Hey, I'm a new owner of a lightly used (4000 pic count) D5200.
Has anyone done any new version firmware installs, specifically with D5200 or DX bodies?
Did it noticeably help?
Was it difficult to do?
Are there any considerable risks involved in doing this type of upgrade?
Does the firmware allow original backups in case things go wrong?
What is your opinion on doing this (good idea or bad idea)?
Thanks for any knowledge you can share.
There is always risk with a firmware update. The big one is a faulty cable or loss of power during the process.
The process is pretty simple however; just be patient.
With Nikon, I know of no way back... so if the new release creates new problems, I am afraid you're stuck with them.
For me... if it is not broken, it doesn't need fixing. Check the changelog on the firmware you are thinking of installing to see if it addresses an issue you are having on your camera. If it does, I'd say do it. My 3300 has an annoying bug that I can't wait to see addressed in an update.
But if it doesn't, why mess with it?