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D5200 Black (Body Only)

Product Number: 1501

An HD-SLR designed to awaken your creative passion. Find exciting new perspectives with an ultra-high resolution Vari-angle display that swivels to nearly any position. Capture your vision in lifelike brilliance with an exceptional 24.1 MP DX-format CMOS sensor, then share it instantly with the optional WU-1a Wireless Adapter. Unleash the artist within.

 
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Overview
  • Transforming everyday sights into images that move us.
  • Showcase your artistryVari-angle display, built-in HDR, special effects and filters
  • Capture life's brilliance24.1 MP DX-format CMOS sensor and renowned NIKKOR lenses
  • Share your creations in an instantOptional WU-1a Wireless Adapter for Wi-Fi photo sharing and camera control
  • Take your vision to videoHigh-quality Full HD (1080p) video recording capabilities
  • Ultra-fast, accurate shooting
  • Simple, intuitive operation
  • Long range remote controlWR-R10/WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers

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Tech Specs
Type Single-lens reflex digital camera
Dust-Off Reference Photo Yes
Movie Maximum recording time 20 minutes at highest quality29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality
Movie File Format MOV
Movie Video Compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Movie Audio recording format Linear PCM
Movie Audio recording device -
Movie HD 1,920x1,080 / 60iHD 1,920x1,080 / 50iHD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fpsHD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fpsHD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fpsHD 1,280x720 / 60 fpsHD 1,280x720 / 50 fpsVGA 640x424 / 30 fpsVGA 640x424 / 25 fpsMetering Method: MatrixISO 100–6400; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400
Movie Audio Built-in microphone, stereoExternal stereo microphone (optional)Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted
Monitor Size 3 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution 921,000 Dots
Monitor Type Wide Viewing AngleVari-angle TFT-LCD
Image Area (pixels) DX-format
(L) 6,000 x 4,000
(M) 4,496 x 3,000
(S) 2,992 x 2,000
Monitor Angle of View 170-degree wide-viewing angle
Monitor Adjustments Brightness, 3 levels
Brightness control using ambient brightness sensor
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator -
Playback Functions Auto Image RotationFull-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar)HighlightsHistogram DisplayImage Comment Movie PlaybackMovie SlideshowPlayback with ZoomSlideshow
In-Camera Image Editing Color BalanceColor OutlineColor SketchD-LightingDistortion ControlEdit MovieFilter EffectsFisheyeImage OverlayMiniature EffectMonochromeNEF (RAW) ProcessingPerspective ControlQuick RetouchRed-Eye CorrectionResizeSelective ColorSide-by-Side ComparisonStraightenTrim
Image Comment Yes
Voice Memo Function -
Interface Accessory Terminal: Remote Cord: MC-DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately)HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connectorHi-speed USBStereo Microphone InputWR-R10 wireless remote controller (available separately)
Wi-Fi Functionality Eye-Fi CompatibleWU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter
GPS GP-1 GPS unitGP-1A GPS unit
File Format Still Images JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) CompressionNEF (RAW): compressed 14 bitNEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats
Save/Load Camera settings -
Total custom Settings 22
My Menu Yes with customization
Recent Settings Yes
Supported Languages ArabicBrazilian PortugueseChinese (Simplified and Traditional)CzechDanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekHindiHungarianIndonesianItalianJapaneseKoreanNorweiganPolishPortugueseRomanianRussianSpanishSwedishThaiTurkishUkrainian
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings Yes
World Time Setting Yes
Battery -
Battery / Batteries EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge) 500 shots (CIPA)
Picture Control LandscapeMonochromeNeutralPortraitStandardUser-customizable SettingsVivid
AC Adapter EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately)
Battery Charger MH-24 Quick Charger
Tripod Socket 1/4 in.
Approx. Dimensions Width: 5.1 in. (129mm)
Height: 3.9 in. (98mm)
Depth: 3.1 in. (78mm)
Approx. Weight (505g)camera body only
Operating Environment 0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)
Supplied Software -
Optional Accessories -
Storage Media SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
Card Slot 1 Secure Digital (SD)
File System Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)PictBridge
Viewfinder Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder
Viewfinder Frame Coverage 95% Horizontal95% Vertical Approx.
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78x Approx.
Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount
Viewfinder Eyepoint 17.9mm
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment -1.7 to +0.7 m¯¹
Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
Interchangeable Focusing Screens -
Reflex Mirror Quick-return type
Lens Aperture Instant-return type
Depth-of-field Control -
Lens Compatibility at a Glance*** AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only
Compatible Lenses Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses.Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported), and AI-P lenses.Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or FasterNon-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but Exposure Meter does not Function; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster
Shutter type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Picture Angle Nikon DX format
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EVBulb
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec.
Slowest Shutter Speed 30 sec.
Flash Sync Speed Up to 1/200 sec.Synchronizes with shutter at 1/200s or slower
Bulb Shutter Setting Yes
Shutter Release Modes Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-3 frames per secondContinuous high-speed [CH] mode; 1-5 frames per secondDelayed remote (ML-L3)Interval timer photography supportedQuick-response remote (ML-L3)Quiet shutter-releaseSelf-timer modeSingle-frame [S] mode
Frame Advance Rate -
Continuous Shooting Options DX-format
CH: Up to 5 frames per second
CL: Up to 1-3 frames per second
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 5 frames per second
Self-timer 2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures Timer duration electronically controlled
Effective Pixels 24.1 million
Exposure Metering System TTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor
Metering Method Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frameMatrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point
Metering Range 0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)2 to 20 EV (spot metering)
Exposure Meter Coupling CPU
Exposure Modes Aperture-Priority (A)Manual (M)Programmed auto with flexible program (P)Shutter-Priority (S)
Special Effects Modes -
Digital Vari-Program Modes -
Shooting Modes -
Scene Modes Autumn ColorsBeach / SnowBlossomCandlelightChildClose-upDusk / DawnFoodLandscapeNight LandscapeNight PortraitParty / IndoorPet PortraitPortraitSportsSunset
Automatic Exposure Scene Modes -
Sensor Size 23.5mm x 15.6mm
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure Bracketing 3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Exposure Lock Yes
Mirror Lock Up Yes
ISO Sensitivity ISO 100 - 6400
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity 100
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity 6400
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity ISO 100 equivalent
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity HI-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options Hi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV Hi-2 (ISO 25600 equivalent)
Image Sensor Format DX
Long Exposure Noise Reduction Yes
High ISO Noise Reduction LowNormalHighOff
Active D-Lighting AutoExtra HighHighNormalLowOff
D-Lighting Bracketing 2 frames using selected value for one frame
Single-point AF Mode Yes
Dynamic AF Mode Number of AF points: 9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D-tracking)
Auto-area AF Mode Yes
Autofocus System Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
Detection Range -1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
Lens Servo Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject statusManual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used
Image Sensor Type CMOS
Focus Point Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points
AF-area mode 9, 21 or 39 point Dynamic-area AFAuto-area AFSingle-point AF3D-tracking (39 points)
Focus Lock Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L buttonFocus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)
Focus Modes Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)Continuous-servo (AF-C)Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie onlyFull-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View onlyManual (M) with electronic rangefinderNormal areaSingle-servo AF (AF-S)Wide area
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points 39
Autofocus Sensitivity -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Autofocus Fine Tune -
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash Bracketing -
Built-in Flash Distance 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Total Pixels 24.71 million
X-Sync Speed 1/200
Top FP High Speed Sync -
Flash Control TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
Flash Sync Modes AutoAuto with red-eye reductionAuto slow syncAuto slow sync with red-eye reductionFill-flashRear-curtain syncRear-curtain with slow syncRed-Eye reductionRed-Eye reduction with slow syncSlow syncOff
Flash Compensation -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash-ready indicator Lights when optional flash unit such as SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, SB-400, SB-R200 is fully charged
Accessory Shoe Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 as a master flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with all CLS-compatible flash units
Flash Sync Terminal Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately)
External Flash Shoe Type -
Dust-reduction system Image sensor cleaningAirflow Control SystemImage Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
External Flash Shoe -
White Balance AutoCloudyDirect SunlightFlashFluorescent (7 types)IncandescentPreset ManualShade
White Balance Bracketing 3 shots in steps of 1
Live View Shooting Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode
Live View Lens servo Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)Manual focus (MF)
Live View AF-area mode Face-priority AFWide-area AFNormal-area AFSubject-tracking AF
Live View Autofocus Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Live View Scene Auto Selector Auto modeAuto (flash off) mode
Movie Metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate -
Accessories
EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

$40.95

 

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MH-24 Quick Charger

$69.95

 

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EH-5b AC Adapter

$118.00


EP-5A Power Supply Connector

$45.95

 

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EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable

$17.95


BF-1B Body Cap

$13.50


BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap

$2.00

 

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CF-DC2 Semi-soft Case

$53.00


ME-1 Stereo Microphone

$179.95


GP-1A GPS Unit

$312.00


GP1-CA90 Accesory cable for GP-1

$56.00


GP-1 CL1 Camera Strap Clip for GP-1 (repl.)

$15.00


ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control (Infrared)

$20.50

 

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MC-DC2 Remote Release Cord (1 meter)

$35.50


WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter

$59.95

 

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DK-22 Eyepiece Adapter for DG-2

$4.50


DG-2 Eyepiece Magnifier

$112.00

 

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DK-20 Rubber Eyecup

$8.00

 

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DK-5 Eyepiece Cap

$3.50

 

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DR-6 Rectangular Right Angle Viewfinder

$265.00


DK-20C -3.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C +2.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00

 

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DK-20C +0.5 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C +3.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C 0.0 Neutral Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C +1.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00

 

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DK-20C -4.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C -5.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


DK-20C -2.0 Correction Eyepiece

$16.00


WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controller (transmitter)

$94.96


AN-DC3 Strap (Bronze)

$22.96

 

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AN-DC3 Strap (Black)

$22.96


AN-DC3 Strap (Red)

$22.96




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Supplied Accessories
 
  • AN-DC3 Strap (Black)
  • AN-DC3 Strap (Bronze)
  • AN-DC3 Strap (Red)
  • BF-1B Body Cap
  • BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap
  • DK-20 Rubber Eyecup
  • DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
  • EG-CP16 Audio Video Cable
  • EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • MH-24 Quick Charger
  • ViewNX 2