D5200 officially announced
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From the specs, I'd guess the market show a drop in D3200 prices. There doesn't really appear to be enough to justify a change from D5100 to the new D5200. I does appear to be a #1 choice for a Nikon newcomer or entry level consumer. Obviously, price will be a determining factor.
I was thinking the same thing. It doesn't seem like enough to justify a new number, does it? Seems like it should have been desginated an "s" model instead of getting a whole new number. But with X-mas just around the corner I'm thinking it was motivated more by a marketing standpoint rather than a technical one.
WhiteLight
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| "At low ISO settings, the D5100 is on a par with the best of the competition, but at the higher ISO settings, it produces some of the best image quality that we've ever seen from an APS-C camera." dpreview.com | talking about the D5100's iso-noise "Sophisticated AF system for the price" dpreview.com | talking about the D5100's auto-focus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[h=3]Reasons to buy the Nikon D5100[/h]
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[h=3]Reasons to buy the Nikon D5200[/h]
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| [h=3]Advantages of the Nikon D5100[/h] | |||||||
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| Larger sensor | APS-C 23.6x15.6mm | vs | APS-C 23.2x15.4mm |
| Almost the same | |
| Slightly larger viewfinder | 0,51x | vs | 0,50x |
| Almost the same |
| [h=3]Advantages of the Nikon D5200[/h] | |||||||
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| Much higher true resolution | 24.1 MP | vs | 16.1 MP |
| Capture around 50% more detail in your photos | |
| Has a built-in focus motor | Yes | vs | No |
| Autofocuses with all autofocus lenses | |
| Shoots faster | 5 fps | vs | 4 fps |
| Around 30% faster continuous shooting |
Just copy pasted from another website...
Saving some people a search through google
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WhiteLight
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I think the in-built focus motor would be the USP of the 5200....
From what I've read, I don't believe the 5200 will have the focus motor. The focus system will require motorized lenses.
"Like its predecessor, the Nikon D5200 accepts Nikon F-mount lenses, but its AF-S lens mount lacks the in-body screw-drive motor needed to provide autofocus on older Nikkor lenses that lack the AF-S or AF-I designation. (You can still use older lenses; you'll just have to focus manually. Some lens types will also have a few limitations with regard to availability of individual focus, metering, and exposure modes.)"
Phillydog1958
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I bought my wife a little, red 3100. She loves it. Nikon is obviously going after a largely untapped, female market that just wants a nice camera that takes great pics. I would venture to say that women buy more point-and-shoot cameras than men, in general. With the exclusion of photo hobbyist and pros, women seem to really enjoy taking pics more than the average guy. My wife will take a pic of almost anything. Some of these female point-and-shoot camera owners are probably willing to upgrade to a cute, little, red Corvette. Oops, I meant to type "DSLR." Most of these entry-level ladies are not interested in learning about aperture and shutter. They want to shoot in auto and still get a really nice shot. Of course, Nikon assumes that some of these ladies will become interested in learning more about photography and will eventually upgrade to a more sophisticated Nikon DSLR. It's a win-win for Nikon. This is why, no matter how low the cost for FX cameras get, the DX cameras will always be around. DX is here to stay. DX allows for upgrades from point-and-shoot to DSLR's.
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WhiteLight
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Hmmm... Interesting.
Some sources state that the 5200 would have the in built focus motor, some state they don't.
Folks will probably have to wait for the official specs to confirm.
The AF system features 39 points, 9 of which are cross-type sensors.
This could also be a good upgrade for faster focussing
Some sources state that the 5200 would have the in built focus motor, some state they don't.
Folks will probably have to wait for the official specs to confirm.
The AF system features 39 points, 9 of which are cross-type sensors.
This could also be a good upgrade for faster focussing
Phillydog1958
Senior Member
Wait until the pink ones come out
. You ain't seen nothing, yet. Eventually, they will make DSLR's in every color in the rainbow.
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AC016
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Red DSLRs have been out for a few years now, it's nothing new. Pentax K30 comes in blue and white. I am not sure the color has an impact on the pictures it takes
WhiteLight
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The official Spec Sheet:
Nikon | Imaging Products | Specifications - Nikon D5200
Nikon | Imaging Products | Specifications - Nikon D5200
Pierro
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. I am not sure the color has an impact on the pictures it takes
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Ahhh, so it doesn't support auto-focus with the older D lenses. I think it's a shame the Nikon has chosen to limit their AF to these lens-types. The reason I started with Nikon back in the '80's was due to their commitment to always backward support their lenses. I realize you can argue that cameras like the D5200 do support these lenses in manual focus mode, it's not quite the same as supporting them in fully auto-focus mode....IMO.
Wait until the pink ones come out
I had a camo painted D3100. I set it down one time, and now I can't find it. :stupid:
madcapmagishion
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Do any of the entry level Nikon's have in body focus motors (other than maybe the D7000?) I know the D3000, D3100, D3200, D5000, D5100 and now evidently the D5200 don't?
The RED body I can live without, ... now that Bronze beauty may be hard to resist!
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AC016
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Do any of the entry level Nikon's have in body focus motors (other than maybe the D7000?) I know the D3000, D3100, D3200, D5000, D5100 and now evidently the D5200 don't?
The RED body I can live without, ... now that Bronze beauty may be hard to resist!
Well, you pretty much covered the entry level line-up with the D3XXX and the D5xxx.... nothing left after that.
such a shame to drop the in camera drive moter, eliminates so many great lower cost used lens, and even still in production lens. Bad enought that they disable the manual focus. So, if you want almost a point and shoot SLR, perfect, otherwise, go for the 7000 or 7200. I would vote for a 7000 over the 5200 still.
Might as well save the money and buy a 3200, same sensor, and also mostly a auto camera.
Might as well save the money and buy a 3200, same sensor, and also mostly a auto camera.
AC016
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What you talkin about Willis?? They did not drop the in-body focus motor because the 5100 never had one. You can't drop something you never had
Disable the manual focus?? What?? Dude, what are you talking about? the 3200 is in no way an Auto camera. it still has the A, P, M and S modes, just like every other Nikon DSLR. 7200?? I am just going to stop there because i have no idea what you are talking about.