The Nikon D5100 is a great camera that really shocked it's competitors when it was launched. Even now it stands up well against newer and more expensive competitors. So what are Nikon going to do to improve it? 
Well. of course, file size has become the measure of all new cameras recently, particularly since it's sibling, the nikon D800 launched a few months ago offering a massive 36 MegaPixel file size. Whilst many of us probably couldn't tell the difference between between say a 22 MP file and a 36MP file, the new Nikon D5200 will have to step up to at least 24Mp to remain credible in it's class.
Sports photographers are always looking for faster frame rates. Whilst the D5100's 4 frames per second was considered pretty good, Nikon should be looking to double it for the D5200. If this could be married to a faster shutter speed, perhaps up to 1/8000, and they could squeeze in a motor to drive the AF-S lenses, then the D5200 would become the natural back-up camera for Nikon's host of sports photographers.
The tiltable monitor was a really useful innovation when it came out on the D5100. It is especially useful for shooting video. However we could hope the resolution will be improved.Movie makers might ask for improved AF tracking in live view and a higher frame rate - perhaps up to 50 or 60 FPS for better quality.
Currently the D5100 can push ISO to 25,600, which is fine for nearly all requirements, but the new D800 has steamed ahead of the rest by being able to see in almost complete darkness. Consequently the D5200 should be able to offer ISO of 102,400 at least. It is also time to increase the number of autofocus points available from 11 to at least 39 (currently in the D7000) or even 51, the number in the D800.
Although we can program a function button to give direct access to ISO control, perhaps the D5200 will have a set button for it. And perhaps a Depth of Field preview button too. And whilst we are on functionality, theEffects modes could be positioned better within the menu options.
The pop up flash is is fine on the D5100, but, again could perhaps be improved. Including a built in wireless flash control would be a real help for studio work. The viewfinder should also be improved to offer 100% vision.
With the increase in file sizes, storage is always going to be at a premium. An extra memory card slot would enable more flexibility, especially with RAW files. Also the EN-EL14 rechargeable battery must be improved. It is really showing it's age and only lasts for about 300 shots, which really isn't good enough.
Well. of course, file size has become the measure of all new cameras recently, particularly since it's sibling, the nikon D800 launched a few months ago offering a massive 36 MegaPixel file size. Whilst many of us probably couldn't tell the difference between between say a 22 MP file and a 36MP file, the new Nikon D5200 will have to step up to at least 24Mp to remain credible in it's class.
Sports photographers are always looking for faster frame rates. Whilst the D5100's 4 frames per second was considered pretty good, Nikon should be looking to double it for the D5200. If this could be married to a faster shutter speed, perhaps up to 1/8000, and they could squeeze in a motor to drive the AF-S lenses, then the D5200 would become the natural back-up camera for Nikon's host of sports photographers.
The tiltable monitor was a really useful innovation when it came out on the D5100. It is especially useful for shooting video. However we could hope the resolution will be improved.Movie makers might ask for improved AF tracking in live view and a higher frame rate - perhaps up to 50 or 60 FPS for better quality.
Currently the D5100 can push ISO to 25,600, which is fine for nearly all requirements, but the new D800 has steamed ahead of the rest by being able to see in almost complete darkness. Consequently the D5200 should be able to offer ISO of 102,400 at least. It is also time to increase the number of autofocus points available from 11 to at least 39 (currently in the D7000) or even 51, the number in the D800.
Although we can program a function button to give direct access to ISO control, perhaps the D5200 will have a set button for it. And perhaps a Depth of Field preview button too. And whilst we are on functionality, theEffects modes could be positioned better within the menu options.
The pop up flash is is fine on the D5100, but, again could perhaps be improved. Including a built in wireless flash control would be a real help for studio work. The viewfinder should also be improved to offer 100% vision.
With the increase in file sizes, storage is always going to be at a premium. An extra memory card slot would enable more flexibility, especially with RAW files. Also the EN-EL14 rechargeable battery must be improved. It is really showing it's age and only lasts for about 300 shots, which really isn't good enough.
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