Nikon D7200 DSLR

The Nikon D7200 DSLR was introduced in early 2015 as an intermediate or semi-pro camera because it offers features like all weather sealing, dual SD card slots, faster continuous fps shooting, better controls, top LCD screen to show settings, etc.

The D7200 has a 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, 51 AF points, 6 frames per second, 14-bit RAW format and a standard ISO range of 100 to 25600, expandable from ISO 51200 to 102400.

Nikon D7200 Key Features

  • 24.2MP CMOS sensor with no optical low-pass filter
  • Multi-CAM 3500DX II 51-point AF system, all sensitive to -3EV
  • 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor, used for 3D subject tracking in AF-C
  • ISO 100-25,600, with ISO 51,200 and 102,400 black and white modes
  • 6 fps continuous shooting (7 fps in 1.3x crop mode) with increased buffer depth
  • 1/8000 sec maximum shutter speed
  • 3.2", 1.2M dot RGBW LCD display
  • 1080/60p video (1.3x crop only) with clean output over HDMI and Flat Picture Control
  • Dual SD card slots
  • Wi-Fi with NFC
  • Magnesium alloy weather-sealed body

Nikon D7200 - Some Specifications
Sensor • 24.2 Megapixel CMOS
• DX format: 23.5 x 15.6 mm
A/D converter 12-bit or 14-bit
Image sizes 6000 x 4000 (L), 4496 x 3000 (M), 2992 x 2000 (S)
File Format • NEF (RAW): lossless compressed, compressed 12 or 14 bit
• JPEG: fine (1:4), normal (1:8) or basic (1:16) compression
• NEF (RAW) + JPEG: single image recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG
Shutter Speeds 1/8000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV Bulb, Time, X250
Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 sec.
Exposure Bracketing 9 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Sensitivity • Default: ISO 100 - 25,600
• Boost: ISO 51,200 to 102,400
• Auto ISO Sensitivity
Auto focus • Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
• 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors)
• AF-assist illuminator
Continuous shooting • Up to 6 fps
Dust reduction Self-cleaning sensor unit
Viewfinder Approx. 100% frame coverage
LCD monitor • 3.2" TFT LCD
• 1,228,800 pixels
LCD Live View • Live view photography (still images)
• Movie live view (video)
Storage Media SD (Secure Digital), SDHC and SDXC memory cards
Video output Type C mini-pin HDMI connector
Dimensions 5.4" (135.5 mm) x 4.2" "(106.5 mm) x 3.0" (76 mm)
Weight (w/bat) 23.9 oz. (675 g) - camera body only


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