Nikon announces the D5200 digital SLR camera

Building upon the D5100, this camera possesses greatly enhanced optical technologies, including an optimised EXPEED 3 image-processing engine, based on the one built into Nikon's D4 flagship camera.

Created for full-scale photography enthusiasts, the D5200 boasts an image-processing engine that offers superior resolution and image quality with very little noise at high sensitivities, the same quality and more delivered by the EXPEED 3 built into the high-end Nikon D4, D800, D800E, and D600 digital SLR cameras. This model's performance is further enhanced via Nikon's brand new DX-format CMOS sensor with an effective pixel count of approximately 24.1-million pixels. And just like the D5100, the D5200's side-hinged vari-angle monitor gives users shooting flexibility from any angle and the ability to take self-portraits.

Commenting on the launch of D5200, Mr. Takashi Yoshida, Managing Director, Nikon Middle East, said: "As Nikon continues to maintain a leading position in the D-SLR category, we remain committed to providing customers in the Middle East with versatile, high-quality cameras such as the D5200 that can achieve the same performance as other higher-end models. This launch is a testimony to Nikon's continued commitment to our customers in the region."

With the most focus points available in its class - 39 - the D5200 offer fast and reliable focus acquisition and tracking. The Scene Recognition System, which uses the same 2,016-pixel RGB sensor found in high-end Nikon cameras, accurately analyses a scene's brightness and colour information to a new degree, with the benefits clearly reflected when the autofocus, automatic-exposure, i-TTL balanced fill-flash, and auto white-balance functions are used. The camera also sports a broad range of standard sensitivities, from ISO 100 to ISO 6400, with even higher available settings; (Hi 2) is equivalent to approximately ISO 25600.

For aspiring directors or those simply looking for a fun way to express themselves, the D-Movie function supports recording in 1920 × 1080 60i/50i, which means picture-perfect and highly detailed HD movies. In addition, the combination of the Special Effects mode that allows users to apply and adjust custom effects while shooting, with the vari-angle LCD monitor that gives users the freedom to shoot from a wide range of angles, means that original and creative movies, as well as still images, are a button press away.

What's more, the D5200 is the embodiment of convenience, with the camera possessing the ability to connect with smart devices via the Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a (sold separately), or be remotely controlled via the new Wireless Remote Controller WR-R10/WR-T10 (both available separately). When the WU-1a is connected to the camera, images can be transferred to smart devices, such as a smart phone or tablet1. The smart device can also be used to operate the camera remotely. In addition, by connecting the all-new WR-R10 (transceiver) and WR-T10 (transmitter) to the D5200, users can remotely control the camera from greater distances, broader angles and even through obstacles - far superior when compared to infrared remote control. The WR-T10 transmitter can also be used to control multiple cameras at the same time, via multiple WR-R10 receivers.