Introduction

I’ve owned every Nikon digital SLR offered since the Nikon D70 (nearly two dozen different models in all), and few of them made the first impression that the D7200 did. The first time I picked up this camera, its absolutely stunning image quality threw me for a loop. Despite its bulging feature list, the D7200 retains the ease of use that smooths the transition for those new to digital photography. For those just dipping their toes into the digital pond, the experience is warm and inviting. The Nikon D7200 isn’t just a full-featured camera—it’s a tool for the most serious thinking photographer.

Once you’ve confirmed that you made a wise purchase decision, the question comes up, how do I use this thing? All those cool features can ...

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