Other thing you should consider is that you cant really exploit this beautiful 24mp sensor without a really good lens

The D5200 with a fast lens is a real dream camera

Was a cheap replacement (compared to a lost lens) and the photographic day was not ruined.2

The lens (18-55mm) is great as well

But, once you attach the correct lens to a DSR, then its magic will come out

A proper lens cleaning kit

love the camera and everything about it just that when i received the camera the lens was damaged a bit

It's a very nice camera the pictures are too clear and the lens is versatile.

No reason to change over to the 60D, this camera takes great video when you put a good lens on it (I used the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 lens set to aperture of 2.8, Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6, and Sigma 18-50

The lens is a bit limiting but is good for the range it was made for.

If you want to get the most out of the sensor you need a great lens, some recommend the prime 1.8 so check that out

I wanted to replace my D300S which lasted me 12 years, The D610 wasn't a good option because I'd have to buy new, expensive FX lens

We use it primarily for sports but have had great luck with portraits with a 50mm lens as well

Great camera and lens set at this price range

A great camera and lens

Great lens

Other reviewer's have mentioned how they didn't like the stock lens, but I have really liked everything that has come out of the camera

Great camera/lens combination for the price.

It is a very precise platform, when attached to the correct lens, where as a P'n'S is not

On the other hand, for about $1,000 for the D5200 and a compatible lens, perhaps most consumers (particularly those who won't be wanting to use various lenses)could do as well with a lower cost, more pocket size camera, while photographers who are used to a larger size camera with controls we can use without looking may find themselves a bit frustrated

Nikon makes some quality cameras and the D5200 has a great balance of photo and video quality for under $1000 with a decent variable or prime lens

In a few words, the D5200 has the best camera sensor you can buy with around 500 box, and with a good lens, you will have a professional quiality kit that dont have very much to envy to the high-end photography cameras.

The 55m lens is great for almost everything so its more than enough for beginners

should be one of the first lenses you get, incredible lens, the nikons 35mm and 50mm dont seem to match its sharpness

I highly recommend this camera and this lens to go with it - 70-300 F4.5-5.6 G ED-INTERNAL FOCUS AF-S VR

Very good camera with a decent zoom lens

I'd strongly recommend a lens hood for the kit lens, and certainly at least one prime lens if you are just beginning with DSLRs.

The lens included is a good starter lens.

My favorite lens to pair it with is the fast 35mm, especially for portraits indoors with natural light

so I didn't need a duplicate lens, but the battery for my D90 does not work with this camera.

but that just cost 100$ and also the extra lens is not all that great

I considered some interchangeable lens cameras like the Sony NEX line

I also like the lens available for the DSLR camaras

I do recommend a longer lens for distance shooting.

If I could do it again, I would probably opt for the VR 18-55 and invest in a nicer telephoto lens

the lens is a nice middle ground for focal lengths (at least for my needs).

At best, the VR 18-55mm might work well as a portrait lens when 'soft' is desired.

For just under $500 for the body you can buy a few prime lenses or a nice zoom lens and a memory card and stay under a grand

The Nikon 55-200mm DX VR is a VERY GOOD lens, you do not want to get it later since you may be paying the full price for a new one

Thankfully Nikon has excellent lens selection.

, i.e. shutter speed with a speed flash will not go faster than 1/250 s, etc

Switched from Canon Rebel DSLR’s to Nikon and glad I made the switch.

It will only auto-focus with the proprietary Nikon AF-S and expensive Nikon AF-1 lenses