Review on Find the Best Deal on Nikon D5200 24.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR NIKKOR Zoom Lens (Bronze) (Discontinued by Manufacturer) by Robert Wood

Bought after repair. Basically looks and works like new. 1515 shutter clicks, hardly used. The difference in price compared to the new one makes this camera a good deal for those on a tight budget. I bought this as a backup body. With limited use at the moment this is a wonderful camera. Its main advantage is that it is very light and large enough to carry. If you carry around a DSLR all day, this is an important consideration. Especially if you have an extra lens or two. This is really important if you value an extra body to avoid changing lenses in messy environments or in fast-moving situations. I chose this case over the newer D5300 because I don't need GPS capabilities. If I need Wi-Fi, I can get it with a Wi-Fi adapter or a Wi-Fi card. Both items cost a lot less than upgrading to the next model. All other updates don't matter between models (for my use case). The only thing I really use that I've missed more than I could ever have imagined is the pop-up screen. Shoot high, shoot low, shoot with a smaller/lower/lightweight tripod, this adjustable screen is incredibly handy. Easy on my back, keeps me out of the dirt for the most part, and improves visibility in bright conditions. I really missed that when I switched from the D5100 to the D7100. The specs of this camera are covered in many other reviews, so all I can say is that I'm not disappointed with the images it captures, even compared to the D7100. I really wish the D5200 could use older lenses that required a screw-on autofocus system in the camera body (the D7100 can do that). This body only uses AF-S lenses for autofocus. Older lenses can be mounted on this camera, but they will NOT autofocus. Nikon continues to make good AF-S lenses that work with this type of camera, so this might just be the only camera you'll ever need. Edit: I would also like to add an accessories list, which I always get when I buy a camera. If you are new to DSLR photography, this is the function and protection of your investment: 1. Good multi-coated UV filter. This protects the lens glass from accidental bumps, from that piece of sand you overlook while cleaning an accidental fingerprint and other dirt, and from playing around with it. It also helps reduce haze. They should be on the lens from day one to protect the front element from the unforgiving environment (and Baby Cake will cover your hands if you're taking close-ups on your first birthday!). I was doubly grateful that I followed this advice. myself. The lens survived, the filter didn't. It was a cheap replacement (compared to the lost lens) and didn't ruin the photographic day.2. Good quality SD card. Or two. I like the 32GB Sandisk Extreme 111. They're fast and I haven't had a single problem so far. 3.Spare battery. I've had luck with fully decoded non-Nikon.4 versions. Case/bag for carrying and storage.5. Screen saver for LCD.6. The right lens cleaning set. There are a million other things you can use in your new hobby, but these 6 are really important to the health and well-being of your beautiful camera.