A hidden gem in the D7200’s custom settings is . Go to ISO Sensitivity Settings -> Auto ISO Sensitivity Control: ON . Set your Minimum Shutter Speed to "Auto." The Mastery Hack: In the Auto ISO menu, you can select "Faster" or "Slower" relative to the focal length. If you are shooting with a 70-200mm lens, setting this to "Faster" ensures the camera automatically boosts ISO to keep your shutter speed high enough to counteract hand-shake. It turns the D7200 into a set-and-forget machine.
A common topic in any comprehensive D7200 PDF is the buffer depth. Unlike the D7100, which suffered from a small buffer, the D7200 allows for up to 18-27 14-bit lossless compressed RAW files in a single burst.
The camera uses color information from the 2016-pixel RGB metering sensor to track a moving subject across the frame. Perfect for erratic erratic movement, like birds in flight. 3. The Custom Settings Menu: Optimal Configurations
: Choose a primary focus point. If the subject briefly leaves that point, the surrounding points take over tracking. Use 9 points for predictable moving subjects (like runners) and 51 points for erratic movement (like birds in flight).
Use the book’s recommendations to configure your "U1" and "U2" user settings for quick access to your favorite shooting modes.
Separating the autofocus trigger from the shutter button prevents the camera from refocusing every time you take a picture. Go to the . Assign the AE-L/AF-L button to AF-ON . Switch your focus mode to AF-C (Continuous AF).
: Inherited from professional Nikon bodies.