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Nikon D5200 + NIKKOR 18-55 VR II

1. Color Space Color spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values that represent them in a digital image file The sRGB color space is widely used while the Adobe RGB color space is typically used in publishing and commercial printing sRGB is recommended when taking photographs that will be printed without modification or viewed in applications that do not support color management or when taking photographs that will be printed with ExifPrint the direct printing option on some household printers or kiosk printing or other commercial print services Adobe RGB photographs can also be printed using these options but colors will not be as vivid JPEG photographs taken in the Adobe RGB color space are DCF compliant applications and printers that support DCF will select the correct color space automatically If the application or device does not support DCF select the appropriate color space manually For more information see the documentation provided with the application or device Nikon Software ViewNX 2 supplied and Capture NX 2 available separately automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created with this camera 152 Long Exposure NR MENU button gt shooting menu If On is selected photographs taken at shutter speeds slower 1 than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise bright spots eee randomly spaced bright pixels or fog The time required for p
2. 4 A button Set exposure compensation mode P S A or PA CO 66 Choose a flash mode Q 47 Adjust flash compensation CMF j ash mode 5 A button CEN 4 button Command dial The role of the Fn button can be selected using Custom f Setting f1 Assign Fn button 165 allowing the L following settings to be adjusted by rotating the command dial while keeping the Fn button pressed Fn button Command dial Image quality size Q 42 we S0 sensitivity A 49 1 0 x j Image Ai White balance A 76 Active D Lighting A 69 White palais ji Active D Lighting HDR A 71 Auto bracketing A 83 HOR high dynamic aA Auto bracketing AF area mode A 36 96 J prt ties 10 11 Camera Menus An Overview Most shooting playback and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus To view the menus press the MENU button Tabs Choose from the following menus e gt Playback 2 148 e r Retouch 178 O Shooting M 150 E Recent settings or My Menu defaults Custom Settings 2 155 to Recent settings M 195 t Setup Q 167 SETUP MENU rr ma Format memory card _ I Monitor brightness Slider shows position in current menu Info display format Auto info display _ mage Dust O
3. Rotate command dial to view same location in other images at View other lt gt h current zoom ratio Playback zoom is cancelled when a images RIS ae movie is displayed Cancel zoom Q gt Cancel zoom and return to full frame playback Change protect JSP it Om See page 126 for more information status Return to Press shutter release button halfway Monitor will turn off shooting mode photographs can be taken immediately pe Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full frame zoom thumbnail and calendar playback the set O n button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion Protected files can not be deleted using the f button or the Delete option in the playback menu Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted M 168 To protect a photograph 1 Select an image Display the image in full frame playback or playback zoom or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback ma 4 Ka Sun Mor Tue Wed Thu Fr sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 A 13 144 Be is 7 18 19 20 21 fi A 23 AA A A A E 29 30 BH 3 Boom Calendar playback 100D5200 DSC_O 0 2012 10 00 04 6006 ull frame playback 2 Press the Om button The photograph will be marked with a le icon To remove protection from the photograph so that it can be deleted display the photograph or highlight it in the thumbnail
4. NORM OFF OFF SA AUTO 100 ESD AF A fm E 00 ma 00 a00 CijSet Information display a DFF OFF gA AUTO 100 rasp mm ma 00 a00 Image size GiBack Image size Medium CA 4 7 MB 1 7 GJBack MOK SHOOTING MENU Reset shooting menu Storage folder Image quality Image size White balance El Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Auto distortion control 44 Using the Built in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects BE Using the Built in Flash a Ea X a and Modes 1 Choose a flash mode M 46 2 Take pictures The flash will pop up as required when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and fire when a photograph is taken Ifthe flash does not pop up automatically DO NOT attempt to raise it by hand Failure to observe this precaution could damage the flash EE Using the Built in Flash P A M and t1 Modes 1 Raise the flash Press the 5 button to raise the flash 2 Choose a flash mode P S A and M modes only Q 46 3 Take pictures The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken Lowering the Built in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place 45 Flash Mode The flash modes available vary with shooting mode a 2 2 0 4 3 tf auto Auto Oo p AuTo Auto slowsync 4
5. ss sss s 83 164 Auto distortion control 151 Auto flashuri 47 Auto image rotatiOn eee 174 Auto info display cscsecsseseeees 171 Auto ISO sensitivity control 154 Auto off TIMES esesssseesseseesssseeresee 160 Auto area AF AF area mode 36 Autoexposure 1OCK ceeseeseeseseees 63 AUtTOFOCUS ccescseeeeeees 33 39 94 96 Auto servo AF eesesesesseseeceseeeeeees 33 Available SettingS ccsscsscecseees 221 B Battery 14 209 236 BEED iniii 161 Bit rate ie eed eee 103 Black and white cssseseseseees 181 Blue intensifier Filter effects 182 Body Cap vsintacccituedenareneacs 1 209 Border PictBridge sssssececee 138 Bracketing sssssecssssscecssecsees 83 164 Built in AF assist illuminator 35 158 203 Built in flash ou eseseseeeeeee 45 202 BUID Jpeeere ercer eer onie Rete tr Penne pi nr 60 BUTS iceemetakeakieecekedetas 29 74 C Calendar playback ccsessesseees 124 Camera Control Pro 2 ce00e 209 Capture NX 2 sisssssssssssiessranssestaassaiens 209 CEG SEEE E 147 Center weighted metering 62 Charger sesessssesseeseeeesees 14 209 236 Choose start end point 107 Clean image Sensor csscseceees 214 CHOC K reer E 16 173 Clock battery sesessssecseesseeees 19 Cloudy White balance 76 CID cles umigndsenainnmnaucinnuats 205 Color balance eesessssesseseseseees 183 Color o
6. and i buttons The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS see page 205 The SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 and SB 600 also allow flash compensation to be set using the controls on the flash unit The flash compensation selected with the optional flash unit is added to the flash compensation selected with the camera See Also For information on choosing the size of the increments available for flash compensation see Custom Setting b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl A 159 68 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D Lighting Active D Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows creating photographs with natural contrast Use for high contrast scenes for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day It is most effective when used with Matrix metering M 62 Active D Lighting OFF Off Active D Lighting amp A Auto 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the amp button Press the lt button again to place the cursor in the information display W button Information display 2 Display Active D Lighting options Highlight Act
7. seeseseceessscessscrsssccssesessseesssscosssesrsseess 76 White balance fine tuning ssssserssssserssssseessss 78 Preset ManUal essessseesseessessseesseesssessccsseessscesseosseessee 79 H Flash COMPENSATION sssssssssssssssrsssseressssressesrsssenessss 67 Commander mode 26 Exposure COMPeNSATION ssssesesesssecscecesecssecscers 65 1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensitivity auto control on 2 Displayed only if photo was taken using optional flash unit with commander function HE GPS Data 1 2 m E rea 3 LATITUDE N gt 35 36 371 4 LONGITUDE FECE 5 r ALTITUDE 35m 6 TIME UTC 15 04 2012 01 15 29 SEN A Eh A 7 IKON D5200 8 Protect statUS ssesseseseesessesessesessossesssesessesossesses Retouch indicator B Latitude Longitude 5 Altitude 6 Coordinated Universal Time UTC Camera name 8 Frame number total number of images Data for movies are for start of recording 122 Thumbnail Playback To display images in contact sheets of four nine or 72 images press the S button Full frame Thumbnail playback Calendar playback playback To Description Display more Press Q amp button to increase the number of images images displayed Press amp button to reduce the number of images displayed When four images are displayed press to view highlighted image full frame Use multi selector or command
8. 159 Exif version 2 3 csssseesssseees 152 240 EXDOSUl Css aciimnns 55 62 63 65 Exposure bracketing 83 Exposure compensation 65 Exposure delay mod 004 162 Exposure indicator 59 97 Exposure lOCkK cssssssssssssecsssscseeees 63 Exposure MetefS sessesssesssessessees 23 Exposure MOde s sssesessserssssersssees 55 Exposure prograM sessesssessessess 223 External microphone 104 210 Eye Fi upload sssessssersssseesssseesss 176 F Face priority AF sssssessesssesssessessses 95 File information ssssssesseesessseoresssse 119 File number sequence 162 Filter CfFECtS esececseees 88 89 182 Filter S iisisti 209 Fine tuning white balance 78 Firmware versSiOn sesssessseeseessess 177 FISHEYE 7 cudiviunciisiaamincuuned 189 Flashin 23 45 46 204 Flash White balance 06 76 Flash cntrl for built in flash 164 Flash CoMpensatiON ecscseseee 67 Flash control uu eeesesesssseeeeseeseees 164 Flash OCC otarescsie wien taiatieineitnarcice 46 Flash FANGE esssessecsesessssecscsecseescees 48 Flash ready indicator 4 23 208 Flash Sync speed csseceeeees 48 232 Flexible program ssssssssesessseeeees 56 Flicker reduction 0 102 172 Fluorescent White balance 76 77 Fn button siecssiccacstassctesscacasavercect 10 165 F NUMDET ou eeescseeseseesesseees 55 58 199 F
9. Low battery Ready fully charged spare battery or CE prepare to charge battery CE C Battery exhausted shutter release disabled Charge or flashes flashes exchange battery 3 Check the number of exposures remaining The information display and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred e g values between 1200 and 1299 are shown as 1 2 K Ifa warning is displayed stating that there is not enough memory for additional photographs insert another memory card M 15 or delete some photos M 127 20 21 Point and Shoot Photography amp and Modes This section describes how to take photographs in and modes automatic point and shoot modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions 2 1 Turn the camera on Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on The information display will appear in the monitor 2 Select amp or mode To shoot where use of a flash is prohibited photograph infants or capture natural lighting under low light select auto flash off mode by rotating the mode dial to Otherwise rotate the dial to G auto 3 Ready the camera When framing photographs in the viewfinder hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left Keep your elbows propped lightly against yo
10. SB R200 2 Guide Number To calculate the range of the flash at full power divide the Guide Number by the aperture For example at ISO 100 the SB 800 has a Guide Number of 38 m or 125 ft 35 mm zoom head position its range at an aperture of f 5 6 is 38 5 6 or about 6 8 meters or in feet 125 5 6 approximately 23 ft 7 in For each twofold increase in ISO sensitivity multiply the Guide Number by the square root of two approximately 1 4 205 The following features are available with CLS compatible flash units CLS compatible flash units SB 910 Close up SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 SB 600 Commander photography i TTL balanced fill flash for are eee ie 3 SLR MA Autoapertue WP a a A Non TTL auto Be Werle eee eee ieee ee ea eam Laat A Ses a S 2 Ea a RPT Repeating flash MW MW gt Remote flash control ae Rae ea ee E FE a 2 2 OZ ee ee a dR i ee E S AA Auto aperture E ES E a A Non TTLauto a a a ee N Q M Mawl Jv PM TM J G RPT Repeatingflash MW MP gt oj mim TM TM Mw IV a ee e E E a S AA Autoaperture WP J afe A Noni auto ee ee eS D M MOINES IE I v RET Repeating ashy VAJAN p S ee Flash Color Information Communication a ae ee ee ee ee AF assist for multi area AF a Red eye reduction Ra EZ Ua ER Camera flash mode selection Real at el ae ee ee ee Camera flash unitfirmwareupdate
11. s0 57 59 display ssssssssssssessersss1s 49 154 P Bracketing increment 84 Shutter speed display 57 59 Auto ISO sensitivity ZY HDR High Dynamic 4 Bracketing indicato 83 INdICAtOT 0 esseesseecneeeneene 154 H REELLT S O 71 Auto area AF indicator 36 16 ADL bracketing amount 84 25 Active D Lighting 0 69 3D tracking indicator 36 EJ Number of exposures BJ White balance nesses 76 Focus point vassacusansxvsavncwiawcdeunes 38 remaining E E E 20 ISO sensitivity ES 49 k Eye Fi connection White balance recording 2 Exposure compensation 65 ING CACO eA 176 INd CAtOT eee ee 79 EX Flash compensation v 67 GPS connection indicator 176 Capture mode indicator 136 EJ S ONE T E 46 8 Exposure delay mode 162 K appears when memory El Metering ccecsssssssssescnssesees 62 a Multiple exposure remains for over 1000 32 er 36 95 APLC CATON ec2scevssazscsencssavszeevease 75 OX POSULES seistes 7 aaa GL Print date indicatov 163 gt D m Picture Control esses 86 Note Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes Hiding Shooting Information To turn the monitor off press the Bf button Note that the monitor turns off automatically while the shutter release button is pressed or if no operations are performed for about 8 s for information on choosing how long the monitor stays on see Auto off timers on page 160 The info
12. 10100 1 0 k 2 face priority AF A double yellow border will be displayed when the camera detects a portrait subject if multiple faces up to a maximum of 35 are detected the camera will focus on the closest subject to choose a different subject use the multi selector If the camera can no longer detect the subject because for Focus point example the subject has turned to face away from the camera the border will no longer be displayed fwoe oat Wide and normal area AF Use the multi selector to PIR PESEE OES A CISD A CONORM move the focus point anywhere in the frame or press to position the focus point in the center of the frame 44 subject tracking AF Position the focus point over your subject and press The focus point will track the selected subject as it moves through the frame To end focus tracking press K a second time Foii point vV Subject Tracking The camera may be unable to track subjects if they move quickly leave the frame or are obscured by other objects change visibly in size color or brightness or are too small too large too bright too dark or similar in color or brightness to the background 97 The Live View Displa Ve 5 oA S B Item Shooting mode No movie icon Time remaining Microphone sensitivity Sound level Focus mode AF area mode Time remaining movie mode Movie frame size Manual movie settings
13. White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources in P S A and M modes other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source Option Description AUTO Auto Automatic white balance adjustment Recommended in most situations z Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting mm Fluorescent Use with the light sources listed on page 77 Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight 4 Flash Use with the flash Cloudy Use in daylight under overcast skies fix Shade Use in daylight with subjects in the shade PRE Preset manual Measure white balance or copy white balance from existing photo M 79 If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the amp button Press the lt button again to place the cursor in the information display qW button Highlight the current white balance setting in the information display and press Highlight an option and press 68 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway Place the cursor in the information display NORM OFF OFF A AUTO 100 FISD AF A Cmi i Information display Display white balance options NORM OFF OFF AFA tm E White balance Choose a white balance option White balance Fluorescent ae AUTO A a f amp PRE _ i GJBack
14. cccceseeee 134 Connecting to a printer ee A re 137 Connecting toa TV 145 HDMI mini pin connector P E TT 146 EX Accessory terminal 210 ae 10 PEN n A WG Viewfinder eyepiece 4 32 1 O n button Power connector cover for BR Rubber eyecup nn ecessssessseeen 32 Using the zt O m button optional power connector MENU butono R auau 32100 B oarnein 212 MENUS veeseeseessscssccecceeeee 11 148 Protecting photographs Battery chamber cover latch Restoring default settings from deletion 0 126 8 000000000000000000000 14 18 PET T 53 K Command dial ssesen8 Battery chamber cover N Infrared receiver for ML L3 Plbutton jj PEIN Uess 14 18 K remote control rear 31 Playback c cssssscecseessseeees 118 Q button Monitor KEJ OK Dutton essesssenee 12 Thumbnails sccccssssseeeeee 123 Viewing Settings scceceee 6 Memory card slot cover Playback zoom out 125 LIVE VIQW woceecssssecscsssseccessseecss 08 TN exeeeeesee ee 15 18 FLGUO casvssaseseunrstentaunteaseerttadess 11 Full frame playback 118 Multi selector escescssssessessees 12 22 Battery latch uu ese 14 18 IJ Tripod socket Memory card access lamp MB Diopter adjustment O B eesse 22 93 CONTIO sesssssscsscsecseessesseneenee 17 t button q information edit button Deleting pictures during A E EA A A E 6 Playback sseceeeseeeee 127 Restoring default settin
15. ee earn nnn ne ene ae 149 EB The Shooting Menu Shooting Options sccscssesessesssssscsssesscesssssssacsessesesessessseseesesees 150 Reset shooting IMGT ssuienaanoniii sr PA AE Rt 150 WOE a8 0 a a aA E E A A EOT OOE 151 Auto Distortion Control e sssesseesssessseeessesssesssseesseesseessserosseesseeoseosseeosseesseessseosssressee 151 coloro E a E E ETE A EEEE 152 Long Exp s re NR icecetec sees cctecsescrarretsrets tee entvaieernern ranean aE EAEEREN an 153 ROMEON aa E EA E 153 50 Sensitivity Setn Scarais EEE ee 153 Custom Settings Fine Tuning Camera Settings s sssssscsecsecsessessessessssssessessssesseeseeaeeseeses 155 Reset Custom SettingsS s esessesesesserseesressorsesseeseroseosersresresseoseoseosseseroseosersressesscrseeseess 156 AUO CU S starter crsipano is nescccinwssasthcan aun taensdel aiden varia earannrnenstiine 157 a1 AF C Priority Selection cssssssecsssssscsssesssssccsssecsssececssseesssecessessesesecesseesesesscess 157 a2 NUMber Of FOCUS POINTS ccsssssssssssssessssecsssscsessssecsssscsecssscsssscsesessecsesscseesceecseess 157 a3 Built in AF assist Illuminator sesessseessseesseesssesssseesseesseessseessseesseeosseosseenseessseossse 158 ad Range nnde inae A E A R 159 O EO U Ga e E E A EEA 159 b1 EV Steps for Exposure CHUM cssscstestssasionssusssontseieavensedsdoasvnnsdeaiwsdstensysinbensvadesonibeienss 159 C Ua AE LOCE neen a dere etree 159 c1 Shutter Rel
16. wi v wv v v AP NIKKOR v wvv v viv 1 Use AF S or AF I lenses to get the most from your camera Vibration Reduction VR supported with VR lenses 2 Spot metering meters selected focus point M 62 09 Can not be used with shifting or tilting The camera s exposure metering and flash control systems may not function as expected when the lens is shifted and or tilted or an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used AF S or AF I lens required With maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster When AF 80 200mm f 2 8 AF 35 70mm f 2 8 AF 28 85mm f 3 5 4 5 New or AF 28 85mm f 3 5 4 5 lenses are zoomed all the way in at the minimum focus distance the in focus indicator may be displayed when the image on the matte screen in the viewfinder is not in focus Focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus 8 With maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster aS NO UI V IX NIKKOR Lenses IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used Lens f number The f number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens 199 Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts type Gand D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring CPU contacts Aperture ring DEET ill i Frai il t se g un oF bos g 11 9b 32 CPU lens a Type G lens Type D lens 200 201 Compatible Non CPU Lenses
17. 165 f1 Assign Fn Button MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Fn button Option QUAL Image quality size ISO 1S0 sensitivity WB White balance EF Active D Lighting HDR HDR RAW NEF RAW BKT Auto bracketing AF area mode Live view Ka AE AF lock Ma AE lock only Ra AE lock Hold Na AF lock only VG AF ON Fn button Description Keeping the Fn button pressed rotate the command dial to select image quality and size M 42 Keeping the Fn button pressed rotate the command dial to select ISO sensitivity A 49 Keeping the Fn button pressed rotate the command dial to select white balance P S A and M modes only M 76 Keeping the Fn button pressed rotate the command dial to select Active D Lighting P S A and M modes only M 69 Keeping the Fn button pressed rotate the command dial to adjust HDR settings P S A and M modes only Q 71 If image quality is set to JPEG fine JPEG normal or JPEG basic RAW will appear in the information display and an NEF RAW copy will be recorded with the next picture taken after the Fn button is pressed To exit without recording an NEF RAW copy press the Fn button again This option has no effect when Night vision Color sketch Miniature effect or Selective color is selected in special effects mode Keeping the Fn button pressed rotate the command dial to choose the bracketing increment e
18. Add items PLAYBACK MENU SHOOTING MENU CUSTOM SETTING MENU SETUP MENU RETOUCH MENU Add items SHOOTING MENU N Reset shooting menu Storage folder wv Image quality White balance Set Picture Control OKOL Choose position gt lA Image size m Image quality NORM ISO sensitivity 100 2Number of focus points AF39 os Te a OK LOLS Add items SHOOTING MENU N Reset shooting menu Storage folder wv Image quality v Image size White balance Set Picture Control OK LOLS 196 EE Deleting Options from My Menu 1 Select Remove items In My Menu highlight Remove items and press P 2 Select items lemot Highlight items and press to select or O Image quality i i O ISO sensitivity deselect Selected items are indicated by a O Number of focus points check mark Eaa OK 10 4 A Delete selected item Yes Cancel Deleting Items in My Menu To delete the item currently highlighted in My Menu press the f button A confirmation 3 Delete the selected items Press 68 A confirmation dialog will be displayed press again to delete the selected items dialog will be displayed press t again to remove the selected item from My Menu 197 EE Reordering Options in My Menu 1 Select Rank items In My Menu highlight Rank items and press P 2 Select an item Highlight the item you wish to move and press 6 3 Position the item Press Aor VW to move the item up or down
19. Cannot select this file No image for retouching Check printer Check paper Paper jam Out of paper Check ink supply Out of ink gt aD flashes Release shutter If error persists or appears frequently consult Nikon authorized service representative Consult Nikon authorized service representative Wait for the internal circuits to cool before resuming live view or movie recording Folder selected for playback contains no images Insert another memory card or select a different folder File can not be played back on camera Images created with other devices can not be retouched Memory card does not contain NEF RAW images for use with NEF RAW processing Check printer To resume select Continue if available Paper is not selected size Insert paper of correct size and select Continue Clear jam and select Continue Insert paper of selected size and select Continue Check ink To resume select Continue Replace ink and select Continue See printer manual for more information 99 102 lS 148 230 Specifications BE Nikon D5200 Digital Camera Type Type Single lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount with AF contacts Effective angle of view Nikon DX format focal length equivalent to approx 1 5x that of lenses with FX format angle of view Effective pixels Effective pixels 24 1 million Image sensor Image sensor 23 5 X 15 6 mm CMOS
20. F mount BD Mode dialusan 3 Live view switch Live VIQW esesessesessesesessesese 93 MOVIE cececcesssssssseseseseees 101 JEJ information button 7 98 i T O button Release Mode wu cesses 29 Self tiMEer esssesssseseseessessessee 31 Remote control 31 5 Eyelets for camera strap 14 4 button Exposure compensation 66 Adjusting aperture 59 Flash compensation 68 Shutter release button 22 23 8 Power SWItCH sessescssessessesseeees 2 2 Movie record button 101 Infrared receiver for ML L3 la remote control front 31 AF assist illuminator 35 Self timer lamp uu 31 Red eye reduction lamp 47 KF Body cap 13 CPU contacts Built in flash c csccsecsesseeseee 45 BED Speaker cesicctacstesiestetnts 2 106 KJ Focal plane mark e 41 VA button Flash Mode s000 46 47 Flash compensation 68 KJ Connector cover Fn button Using the Fn button PEE EN PE edna 10 165 PJ Mounting mark esses 15 21 Lens release button 19 22 MirTOF c sessessecsessecsessessessecseceees 216 23 LENS MOUN tae ssessessessesseeee 15 41 Accessory shoe cover 204 Accessory shoe for optional K flash UNITS eseseeseeeeee 204 EJ Stereo microphone 2 103 Connector for external MICFOPNONE ecssecceeeseees 104 USB and A V connector Connecting to a COMPUTET
21. Non CPU lenses may only be used when the camera is in mode M Selecting another mode disables the shutter release Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring and the camera metering system i TTL flash control and other features requiring a CPU lens can not be used Some non CPU lenses can not be used see Incompatible Accessories and Non CPU Lenses below Camera setting Focus Mode Metering MF with electronic Lens accessory rangefinder Other modes 6 CJ Al Al modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses Vive Medical NIKKOR 120mm f 4 KA yt Reflex NIKKOR a E PC NIKKOR ve a Al type Teleconverter HpaI PB 6 Bellows Focusing Attachment 6 OoOo vY jvj Auto extension rings PK series 11A 12 or 13 p ele PN 11 1 With maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster 2 Exposure indicator can not be used 3 Can be used at shutter speeds slower than flash sync speed by one step or more 4 Can not be used with shifting or tilting 5 With maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster 6 Attach in vertical orientation can be used in horizontal orientation once attached V Incompatible Accessories and Non CPU Lenses The following accessories and non CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D5200 TC 16AS AF teleconverter Non Al lenses Lenses that require the AU 1 focusing unit 400mm f 4 5 600mm f 5 6 800mm f 8 1200mm f 11 Fisheye 6mm f 5 6 7 5mm f 5 6 8mm f 8 OP 10mm f 5 6 2 1c
22. scene auto selector A 98 when autofocus is used The Viewfinder fo 0000000 ooooo0o0o00000 11 12 13 14 15 4 00000000000 AA 7 ETTA a SS j i A niihiin AA 24 AUTOUL 1 0 5 4 DRRREE 6 JIBIN a QO lt mWeeKT s00 m NK A unune Bed Ed WI LO Ye c Framing grid displayed when J Aperture f number 58 59 E Flash ready indicator 23 On is selected for Custom f Low battery warning 20 E Flexible program Setting GZ sveccssrsesesercorneass 161 12 Bracketing indicator 83 Indicator eee 56 2 FOCUS POINTS ssssssessssesssseesseee 38 Number of exposures TWA Exposure indicator 59 3 AF area brackets 17 21 FEMAINING cesccsssessssseessseeeee 20 Exposure compensation Low battery warning 20 Number of shots remaining PI cacrtteceecerrmnmencats 66 Monochrome indicator before memory buffer Electronic rangefinder 159 displayed when the SEET A 30 Flash compensation Monochrome Picture White balance recording NGNCALON onssa 67 Control or a Picture Control MACAO eienenn 79 Exposure compensation based on Monochrome is Exposure compensation value aXe et 0 ae 65 selected ecsecsecsescsessessesecseees SG E a 65 Auto ISO sensitivity No memory card indicator Flash compensation INdICAtOT esssesessseesssssessss000e 154 E E ere ee 15 value ssssssvsssvssssssssssssrsse
23. viewfinder remove the DK 20 rubber eyecup and insert the supplied DK 5 eyepiece cap as shown This prevents light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure Hold the camera firmly when removing the rubber eyecup V Using the Built in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in P S A M or t1 mode press the 4 button to raise the flash and wait for the indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder M 23 Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised while a remote control mode is in effect or after the self timer has started If the flash is required the camera will only respond to the ML L3 shutter release button once the flash has charged In auto scene and special effects modes in which the flash pops up automatically the flash will begin charging when a remote control mode is selected once the flash is charged it will automatically pop up and fire when required In flash modes that support red eye reduction the red eye reduction lamp will light for about one second before the shutter is released in quick response remote mode In delayed remote mode the self timer lamp will light for two seconds followed by the red eye reduction lamp which lights for one second before the shutter is released See Also For information on choosing the duration of the self timer and the number of shots taken see Custom Setting c3 Self timer N 160 For information on choosing how long the camera will
24. 12 4 Position the cursor in the selected menu Press to position the cursor in the selected menu 5 Highlight a menu item Press A or W to highlight a menu item 6 Display options Press to display options for the selected menu item 7 Highlight an option Press A or W to highlight an option 8 Select the highlighted item Press to select the highlighted item To exit without making a selection press the MENU button Note the following Rotate tall I PLAYBACK MENU Playback folder Playback display options Image review E Rotate tall El Slide show DPOF print order P PLAYBACK MENU Delete Playback folder Playback display options Image review ON zi Slide show DPOF print order all Rotate tall T A Vv e Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available e While pressing generally has the same effect as pressing 6 there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing 68 e To exit the menus and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway CQ 23 13 First Steps Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards 1 Attach the strap Attach the strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below o A 2 O 2 Charge the battery If a plug adapter is supplied raise the wall plug and connect
25. 164 Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units 208 Release Mode wu 29 BE Beep indicator 161 BE Battery indicator a 20 BU Help cor esesiczsscessiransce 11 228 K Bracketing indicator 83 Shooting mode auto auto flash off 0 21 SCENE modes sscessecseeeees 24 P S A and M mode 55 Special effects mode 111 13 Shutter speed uu 57 59 a and 28 m 00 a 00 21 20 19 Pem 58 59 59 Aperture f number Exposure indicator 0 Exposure compensation INdICAtOT eee 65 Bracketing progress INdICAtOT eesesseesssessesesesseessesse 85 K appears when memory remains for over 1000 EXPOSUIES scccssssscssseeceeees 20 iV Number of exposures remaining ceesecteeceeeeseeees 20 White balance recording MAICON soniarus 79 Capture mode indicator 136 BEY 1S0 sensitivity esses 49 Auto ISO sensitivity k MCICALON ssssccsssenssavedverenvenvors 154 PXJ ADL bracketing amount 85 Auto area AF indicator 36 3D tracking indicator 36 FOCUS POINL csesesesseseseseeees 38 EZ Image quality 42 BEY Wage sizesis 44 ees 7 TEE AUTO Fog OFF uto AF FA ahann anit 15 3200 1 0k 16 18 17 Bracketing increment 84 a HDR High Dynamic Range 71 PJ Active D Lighting ns 69 White balance uu 76 EE ISO sensitivity 49 EJ Exposure compensation 65 EJ Fla
26. 172 Time Zone and Date MENU button gt setup menu Change time zones set the camera clock choose the date Time zone and date s g Time zone display order and turn daylight saving time on or off Date and time Date format Daylight saving time London Casablanca UTC 0 15 04 2012 10 00 00 Option Description Choose a time zone The camera clock is Time zone automatically set to the time in the new time zone Time zone London Casablanca UTC 0 15 04 2012 10 00 04 OK 10 Set the camera clock M 16 Time zone and date Date and time Y M D H MS Date and time gt 12904015 1 08 008 00 Choose the order in which the day month and year Time zone and date Date f are displayed sacl Date format Y M D Year Month Day M D Y Month Day Year D W Y Day Month Year Turn daylight saving time on or off The camera clock Time zone and date i ena will automatically be advanced or set back one hour ees Daylight The default setting is Off N saving time Language MENU button gt setup menu Choose a language for camera menus and messages 173 Image Comment MENU button gt setup menu Add acomment to new photographs as they are taken Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX 2 supplied or Capture NX 2 available separately Q 209 The comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display M 121 The following options are available e Input comment Input a comment a
27. 31 Self Timer and Remote Control Modes The self timer and optional ML L3 remote control M 210 allow the photographer to be at a distance from the camera when a photo is taken Mount the camera ona tripod Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable level surface 2 Select a release mode Release mode N Self timer Select Self timer 2s Delayed remote J ML L3 or 6 Quick response remote Ole ML L3 mode M 29 note that if no DO EEE operations are performed for about a PE minute after a remote control mode is J 9 6 button selected the camera will automatically return to single frame continuous or quiet shutter release mode 3 Frame the photograph Remote control mode Check focus by pressing the shutter release button halfway No photograph will be taken even if the button is pressed all the way down 4 Take the photograph Self timer mode Press the shutter release button halfway to focus and then press the button the cael rest of the way down The self timer lamp will a J V start to flash and a beep will begin to sound Two seconds before the photo is taken the lamp will stop flashing and the beeping will become more rapid The shutter will be released ten seconds after the timer starts Remote control mode From a distance of 5 m 16 ft or less aim the transmitter on the ML L3 at either of the infrared receivers on the cam
28. A th re AF i P S A M i 9 0 9 0 1 Y SHOO O Normal are a Hi Metering Picture Control settings PSAM Matrix metering 62 PSAM Unmodified 86 Flash mode Focus mode Viewfinder Auto slow sync t 1 lal Z ES w Eq FS M 38 Shooting modes other Auto red eye 46 reduction than fas Flash compensation PSAM w Exposure compensation A PSAN oF 1 Fine tuning reset to zero 2 Current Picture Control only EE Other Settings Option Release mode 2 va x Y Focus point AE AF lock hold Shooting modes other than amp and Flexible program Multiple exposure Multiple exposure mode P S A M Other shooting modes Single frame O oa i H Continuous 29 Center m ja Option Default c Special effects mode ij Vividness f o o Outines o e fi Landscape Width im oO 116 115 Focus point not displayed if Auto area AF is selected for AF area mode 54 Bn P S A and M Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture P S A and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture Mode Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings Shutter priority auto User chooses shutter speed camera selects aperture for best m 57 results Use to freeze
29. Cleaning off V Image Sensor Cleaning Using camera controls during startup interrupts image sensor cleaning Image sensor cleaning may not be performed at startup if the flash is charging Cleaning is performed by vibrating the low pass filter If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu clean the image sensor manually QJ 216 or consult a Nikon authorized service representative If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera s internal circuitry Cleaning can be performed again after a short wait BE Manual Cleaning If foreign matter can not be removed from the low pass filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu M 214 the filter can be cleaned manually as described below Note however that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon authorized service personnel 1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the low pass filter Turn the camera off and insert a fully charged EN EL14 battery or connect an optional EP 5A power connector and EH 5b AC adapter 2 Remove the lens Turn the camera off and remove the lens 3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning Lock mirror up for cleaning Turn the camera on and press the MENU button to display the menus
30. Highlight Lock mirror up for cleaning in the setup menu and press gt note that this option is not available at battery levels of C or below MEN button 4 Press k The message shown at right will be displayed in the Ma hada e x pressed the mirror lifts and monitor To restore normal operation without inspecting shutter opens the low pass filter turn the camera off cl ORA 5 Raise the mirror Press the shutter release button all the way down The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open revealing the low pass filter 6 Examine the low pass filter Holding the camera so that light falls on the low pass filter examine the filter for dust or lint If no foreign objects are present proceed to Step 8 216 7 Clean the filter Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blower Do not use a blower brush as the bristles could damage the filter Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon authorized service personnel Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter 8 Turn the camera off The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close Replace the lens or body cap Use a Reliable Power Source The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged If the camera powers off while the mirror is raised the curtain will close automatically To prevent damage to the curtain observe the following p
31. Image highlights EE RGB Histogram l Retouch indicator weesscssssssesccccsssssseccecsssesessesecsseeeeees 179 B Protect status cccecccssccsssssscsssecscsssccsssssecssssecsessseceenees 126 White balance esssessesssessesssesessssesscessesseoseessesseossesserss 76 White balance fine tuning s ssssssesssssesrssseesess 78 Preset ManUal ssssesssessesssessessseseeeseessesssessessessessees 79 Camera name Histogram RGB channel In all histograms horizontal axis gives pixel brightness vertical axis number of pixels 6l Histogram red channel Histogram green channel 8 Histogram blue channel 9 Frame number total number of images IKON D5200 Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed press amp Use the amp and amp amp buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the monitor Sa Histograms Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications Some sample histograms are shown below If the image contains objects with a wide range of brightnesses the distribution of tones will be relatively even If the image is dark tone distribution will be shifted to the left If the image is bright tone distribution will be shifted to the right Increasing exposure compensation shifts the distributi
32. JPG NORMAL 15 04 2012 10 02 27 1216000x4000 File information Ig None image only NIKON D5200 LATITUDE oN WAPI E q a gt A A DERE mete w4 LONGITUDE ee 139 43 696 NEL ALTITUD 35m E TIME UTC MA NIKON D5200 GPS data 5 P 1 250 F11 100 35mm i529 4 1 3 11 0 4 COMMENT j TEAUTO A6 M1 sRGB KSD FAUTO 100D5200 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2012 10 02 27 6000x4000 Overview EEAUTO A6 M1 MTR SPD AP 6 1 250 F11 EXP MODE ISO P 100 4 J FOCAL LENGTH 35 mm 718 55 3 5 5 6 A VR On Built in 4 TTL BL 1 0 NIKON 5200 Highlights RGB histogram EE File Information Protect status se ssessesssesssessessessseesroseossesseesseseossess 126 2 Retouch indicator wecssssessssssssessssssssssssssssessssssseeessen 179 Frame number total number of images File NAME ssssssssssssssssssseossssesssotesssstossstesssooessnotosssteesne 241 B Image quality ssssssssssscsssssssssessscsssssssssseessssssssssssseeees 42 6l mage S ZE a csssscsescossscsscrssscsssersssosersssscssersnsoseersnssoseeraee 44 Time of recording s sssssssssrssssssssssssssssssssrsssees 16 173 rr iia Protect SUA UWS vecscxctescdsestacsnstererecnatvess ERE aE ari 126 2 Retouch indicator escssssesssssssssssssssssessssssssessssseeessee 179 Highlights Flashing areas indicate highlights areas that may be overexposed 119 Frame number total number of images
33. Monitor Resolution 1024768 pixels XGA or more 12801024 pixels SXGA or more recommended Color 24 bit color millions of colors or more See the websites listed on page xv for the latest information on supported operating systems 133 Using ViewNX 2 Copy Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding be sure you have installed the software on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD M 132 1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer Choose one of the following methods e Direct USB connection Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied UC E17 USB cable and then turn the camera on Use a Reliable Power Source To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted be sure the camera EN EL14 battery is fully charged If in doubt charge the battery before use or use an EH 5b AC adapter and EP 5A power connector available separately USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the computer do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard e SD card slot If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot the card can be inserted directly in the slot e SD card reader Connect a card reader available separately from third party suppliers to the computer and insert the memory card 2 Start Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNxX 2 Ifa message is displayed prompting you to choose a program select Nikon Transfer 2
34. Windows 7 If the following dialog is displayed select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below Under Import pictures and videos click Change program A program selection dialog will be displayed select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK gt Te 2 Double click Import File 134 135 3 Click Start Transfer So At default settings all the pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer Start Transfer 4 Terminate the connection If the camera is connected to the computer turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable If you are using a card reader or card slot choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot View Pictures Pictures are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete Starting ViewNX 2 Manually e Windows Double click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop e Mac OS Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock EE Retouching Photographs To crop pictures and perform such tasks as adjusting sharpness and tone levels click the Edit button in the ViewNX 2 toolbar m e ie Browser GeoTaq Edit ransfa EE Editing Movies To perform such tasks as trimming unwanted footage from movies shot with the camera click the Movie Editor button in the ViewNX 2 toolbar EE Printing Pictures Click the Print button in
35. and no memory card is inserted M 15 e Built in flash is charging A 23 e Camera is not in focus M 22 e CPU lens with aperture ring attached but aperture not locked at highest f number M 200 e Non CPU lens is attached but camera is not in mode M M 201 Only one shot taken each time shutter release button is pressed in continuous shooting mode Continuous shooting is not available if built in flash fires M 30 45 Final photo is larger than area shown in viewfinder Viewfinder horizontal and vertical frame coverage is approximately 95 Photos are out of focus e AF S or AF I lens is not attached use AF S or AF I lens or focus manually e Camera unable to focus using autofocus use manual focus or focus lock A 34 38 40 e Camera is in manual focus mode focus manually Q 40 224 225 Focus does not lock when shutter release button is pressed halfway Use ift O n button to lock focus when live view is off and AF C is selected for focus mode or when photographing moving subjects in AF A mode M 38 Can not select focus point e Auto area AF M 36 is selected choose another AF area mode e Press shutter release button halfway to start standby timer M 23 Can not select AF area mode Manual focus selected M 40 95 Image size can not be changed An NEF RAW option is selected for image quality M 43 Camera is slow to record photos Turn long exposure noise reduction off M 153 Noise bright sp
36. cecscscseseeseeees 122 P Page size PictBridge 06 138 Perspective CONTIOL ccscceceeee 190 Photo information 119 149 PICEBIA GE sisssisescasessvavensievenis 137 240 Picture Controls cseeeeeees 86 87 Playback diana scatsenateentaatiencia 118 Playback display option 149 Playback foldet c csssssssseseseeeees 148 Playback information 119 149 Playback M NU sessecesseeseseesees 148 Playback ZOOM essssesssseseeseeesees 125 Portrait Set Picture Control 86 Power Connector eseese 209 212 Power SWItCh ssseesseesseesseersseesseesseeess 2 Preset manual White balance 76 79 Press the shutter release button all the way GOWN 22 23 Press the shutter release button Hal EWAY sssvsissssessscoscrsuarsseseitontscens 22 23 Print DPOF csscsssesseeees 140 144 Print datei 163 Print select s essssesessserssseerssserssssees 140 PriNtING ssiissssiesitisiseisinrenissesess 137 Programmed AULO c ssscseeseeeeees 56 Protecting photographs 126 Q Quick FETOUCH seseseseseseesesesesessesese 188 Quick response remote ML L3 29 31 Quiet shutter release uu 29 R RANGEPINGEL ecsessesseeseeseeseseceees 159 Rank items My Menu 06 198 Rear curtain SYNC esesseessesssessesssess 47 Recent settings ss ssessessessseessesseos 195 Red intensifier Filter effects 182 Red eye correction s sssesss
37. in My Menu and press Repeat Steps 2 3 to reposition additional items 4 Exit to My Menu Press the MENU button to return to My Menu MENU button Rank items Image size Image quality ISO sensitivity a2Number of focus points AF39 ASelect items Rank items gt Image size Image quality ISO sensitivity T a Number of focus points MY MENU Number of focus points Image size Image quality ORIN Add items IF Remove items Rank items P Choose tab oO NORM 100 AF39 AF39 NORM 100 ite 198 Technical Notes Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories cleaning and storing the camera and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera Compatible Lenses Compatible CPU Lenses This camera supports autofocus with AF S and AF I CPU lenses only AF S lenses have names beginning with AF S AF I lenses names beginning with AF I Autofocus is not supported with other autofocus AF lenses The following table lists the features available with compatible lenses in viewfinder a Camera setting Focus Metering 2 PES ea Lens accessory rangefinder Other modes 3D Color AF S AF I NIKKOR v v vvv v v Other type G or D AF NIKKOR Y Wlv Y v v PC E NIKKOR series v ve e de PC Micro 85mm f 2 8D ee Zee A ee v v AF S AF I teleconverter ve vw Yy wv vj v Other AF NIKKOR except lenses for F3AF I
38. indicator Focus point Exposure indicator N a T 1050008 539 Lo Om 2 i Description The mode currently selected with the mode dial Indicates that movies can not be recorded The amount of time remaining before live view ends automatically Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less Microphone sensitivity for movie recording Sound level for audio recording Displayed in red if level is too high adjust microphone sensitivity accordingly The current focus mode The current AF area mode The recording time remaining in movie mode The frame size of movies recorded in movie mode Displayed when On is selected for Manual movie settings in mode M The current focus point The display varies with the option selected for AF area mode M 95 Indicates whether the photograph would be under or over exposed at current settings mode M only a Note Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes 21 24 55 111 99 104 103 96 59 Live View Movie Recording Display Options Press the EJ button to cycle through display options as shown below Circled areas indicate edges of movie frame crop AF S fice SOF A ESD CD A EINORM wma 1125 F5 6 0100 Om 0 125 F5 6 0100 1 0 Show photo Show movie Hide indicators Framing grid indicators indicators CQ 101 Ao A crop showing the area recorde
39. number of shots 1 c4 d dt Beee i2 Viewfinder grid display 161 d3 4 Flenumbersequene w d5 Exposuredelaymode o g ds Print date of e e Bracketing flash e1 164 e2 Auto bracketing set 164 f Controls f ISO sensitivity 165 2 AE AF lock 166 Exposure compensation O f4 Slot empty release lock Release locked 166 f5 Reverse indicators a AT AT eo 166 Note Depending on camera settings some items may be grayed out and unavailable For information on the options available in each shooting mode see page 221 Reset Custom Settings MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Select Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values Reset custom settings 156 157 a Autofocus a1 AF C Priority Selection MENU button gt Custom Settings menu When AF C is selected for viewfinder photography CH 33 this option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter release button is pressed release priority or only when the camera is in focus focus priority Option Description Release Photos can be taken whenever the shutter release button is pressed EE Focus Photos can only be taken once the camera has focused a2 Number of Focus Points MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus point selection Option Description AF39 39points Choose from the 39 focus points shown at right ae oo0o0
40. pictures select On to delay shutter release until about 1 s after i the shutter release button is pressed and the mirror is raised mf 162 163 d6 Print Date MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose the date information imprinted on photographs as they are taken Option Description Off The time and date do not appear on photographs DATE Date The date or date and time are imprinted on 15 04 2012 photographs taken while this option is in DAIE Date and time effect 16 04 2012 10 02 New photos are imprinted with a time stamp showing the number of Date counter days between the date of shooting and a selected date see below At settings other than Off the selected option is indicated by a icon in the information display Print Date The date is recorded in the order selected for Time zone and date M 173 The date does not appear on NEF RAW or NEF RAW JPEG images and can not be added to or removed from existing photos To print the date of recording on photographs taken with print date off select Print time stamp in the PictBridge menu M 138 or select Print date in the DPOF print order menu to print the date of recording on all pictures in the current DPOF print order 1 144 EE Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until a future date or the number of days elapsed since a past date Use it to track the growth of a child or
41. see Custom Setting b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl N 159 For information on automatically varying exposure over a series of shots see page 83 66 Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background Choose from values between 3 EV darker and 1 EV brighter in increments of 1 3 EV in general positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in l w the monitor press the amp button Pressthe 125 gt button again to place the cursor in the eh information display eS NORM OFF OFF mA AUTO 100 EISD AF A ai 5 im 00 2 00 W button Information display 2 Display flash compensation options Highlight flash compensation in the information display and press W NORM OFF OFF si A auto 109 ee AF A E Flash compensation argo ac 3 Choose a value Highlight a value and press 68 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway i 7 30 40 F lefa am OK O Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to 0 Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off 67 The and 4 Buttons Flash compensation can also be set by rotating the command dial while pressing the
42. zoom in on the center of the display for more precise color selection press amp Press R to zoom out a LAD GaReset Adast oe 125 F5 6 alo 100 1 0 k 4 Choose the color range Press A or W to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final image Choose from values between 1 and 7 note that higher values may include hues from other colors 5 Select additional colors z To select additional colors rotate the command dial to highlight another of the three color boxes at the top of the display and repeat Steps 3 and 4 to select another color Repeat for a third color if desired To deselect the highlighted color press Color range OA a LD ma t abs EReset SS oK nr 1125 F5 6 alo100 1 0 x Races Aone OK Years 1125 F5 6 a100 1 0 To remove all colors press and hold t A confirmation dialog will be displayed select Yes 116 117 6 Return to the live view display Press 8 to return to live view During shooting only objects of the selected hues will be recorded in color all others will be recorded in black and white To exit live view rotate the live view switch The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs taken using the viewfinder Playback and Deletion Full Frame Playback To play photographs back press the gt button The most
43. 167 Format Memory Card aose aosa E 168 Montor BNONTNCSS ssaa NEOR 168 HATO DIS PAY Formatear A A N 169 Auto No D Playe en E E ENE 171 image DUST OF REE PNOO kieren a R A A cxvevessbeatabes 171 Vaco ModE EE A AOSS 172 FICKER RCOUCTION monier A N 172 Tume Z OMS AIAG Date aese A 173 EAN GU AG Eora EA A AA A 173 HMAC COMMING i sarin a eee aia 174 PUTO Image Rotation weceseevsesces cctestasrscnceescphersteecattacesiehes tana me anaoctet oaeateastae mien stetieteemneette 174 Accessory Terminal oenn cash eaccecsceges cuss eats testes a visas oneness ose ttn eas 175 Eye Fi UO IO AG soo ET wanes aioe ae 176 Wireless Mobile Adaptel ssiscasvasscsaciscaniensmswsssnnceseiminnleeiiiectaomnamniecantisrerntaiionns 177 PI Wale VETS ON erste os su reaicie secant sats teehee echoes lad lite eerste ate 177 c The Retouch Menu Creating Retouched Copies s ssssssssessessessessessessessessssssessesnceseeseeseenes 178 Creating Retouched CODIGS onnan a a A aennacdinatiaianioncn 179 BE Wie lahi gio aea arene ert gece ee anne ee Pere ene errs 180 REO EVYE CONECO Mis sasycncasczss seat ssutcarcenss Seon detveraceranbvesevavienstasnnvascaseeaneaaisbateasbevecianaleanaevtont 180 ERT an epee E E E re et ee eee tere et meres Cerner T ernie eee ener 181 MONGOCHON Geseri E A evant E 181 Fiter ERECTO iari EASE AE abe lonsSaanseaweselctaniens 182 Color Balance Soron Aa 183 mage OV CRAY 25 ces aa S 184 NEF RAV PROCESSING annn E A E E A E E A 186 OSI ZO s A A ene ae hola fo
44. 2 A complete photo editing package offering such features as white balance adjustment and color control points e Camera Control Pro 2 Control the camera remotely from a computer to record movies and photographs and save photographs directly to the computer hard disk Note Use the latest versions of Nikon software Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is connected to the Internet See the websites listed on page xv for the latest information on supported operating systems Body Cap BF 1B Body Cap BF 1A The body cap keeps the mirror viewfinder screen and low pass filter free of dust when a lens is not in place e Wireless Remote Control ML L3 M 31 The ML L3 uses a 3 V CR2025 battery Pressing the battery chamber latch to the right insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber Ensure that the battery is inserted in Remote l ee the correct orientation relee e Wireless Remote Controller WR R10 WR T10 When a WR R10 wireless remote controller is attached the camera can be controlled wirelessly using a WR T10 remote wireless remote controller M 32 175 controller Insert a fingernail into the gap behind the battery chamber latch and open the battery chamber Ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct orientation 8 Microphones Stereo Microphone ME 1 M 104 The D5200 is equipped with an accessory terminal for WR R10 wireless remote control
45. 217 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Caring for the Camera Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration Keep dry This product is not waterproof and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor damage data stored on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an extended period Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in photographs Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or d
46. 3 113 P Programmed auto 3 55 56 S Shutter priority auto 3 55 57 A Aperture priority auto 3 55 58 M Manual cccccesesesseeeeees 3 55 59 flexible program sssseesseees 56 S Single frame ssssesssssssssss 29 L Continuous L sssssseessssssees 29 H CONTINUOUS H ssssssssseessssssees 29 Self timMer wees 29 31 2s Delayed remote ML L3 29 31 amp Quick response remote ML L3 29 31 Quiet shutter release 29 t1 Single point AF csesecseeee 36 ta Dynamic area AF 36 m Auto area AF on eeecsecseseesees 36 3D 3D tracking cscecseeee 36 37 8 Face priority AF 0 95 96 we Wide area AF cesses 95 96 ba Normal area AF 95 96 46 Subject tracking AF 95 96 Matrix Metering 62 Center weighted metering 62 CJ Spot metering uu eeeeeseceseeseees 62 AUTO auto flash seesseeee 46 47 red eye reduction 46 47 SLOW SIOW SYNC ecsessecseeeees 46 47 REAR rear curtain sync 46 47 Flash compensation 67 se eae compensation 65 H AE bracketing 83 i WB bracketing 0 83 ADL bracketing csecseeeeee 83 aD aes 11 WB White balance cessesecceees 76 PRE Preset manual ccsesceeseees 79 D Beep indicator 161 focus indicator 22 38 40 63 4 flash ready indica
47. 68 F YW 1 4 1 8 1 16 Manual A Eii4 icon flashes in the viewfinder and BH flashes in the information display when Manual is selected and the flash is raised OFF OFF A AUTO 100 5 4 00 4 ijSet g5 F5 6 The SB 400 When an optional SB 400 flash unit is attached and turned on Flash cntrl for built in flash changes to Optional flash allowing the flash control mode for the SB 400 to be selected from TTL and Manual Flash Control The following types of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination with the built in flash M 45 or optional flash units M 204 e i TTL Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR Information from the 2016 pixel RGB sensor is used to adjust flash output for a natural balance between the main subject and the background e Standard i TTL Fill Flash for Digital SLR Flash output is adjusted for the main subject the brightness of the background is not taken into account Recommended for shots in which the main subject is emphasized at the expense of background details or when exposure compensation is used Standard i TTL flash control is used with spot metering or when selected with the optional flash unit i TTL balanced fill flash for digital SLR is used in all other cases e2 Auto Bracketing Set MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose the setting exposure white balance or Active D Lighting varied when bracketing is in effect P S A and M modes only M 83 164
48. Highlight Manage Picture Control in the shooting menu and press P Select Save edit Highlight Save edit and press P Select a Picture Control Highlight an existing Picture Control and press or press to proceed to step 5 to save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification Edit the selected Picture Control See page 88 for more information To abandon any changes and start over from default settings press the t button Press when settings are complete Select a destination Highlight a destination for the custom Picture Control C 1 through C 9 and press gt MENU button SHOOTING MENU Reset shooting menu Storage folder Image quality Image size w White balance Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Auto distortion control Manage Picture Control 5 Save edit Load save Manage Picture Control Choose Picture Control a FISD Standard FNL Neutral ERMC Monochrome EPT Portrait EALS Landscape Grid GAdjust caf Quick adjust Sharpening Contrast Brightness Saturation Hue Q i terry OK O Manage Picture Control Save as a ERCI Unused gt ERC Unused FIG3 Unused FIC4 Unused ECS Unused FIC6 Unused FIC7 Unused 90 6 Name the Picture Control Rename The text entry dialog shown at right will be displayed By default new Picture Controls are named by adding a two digit number assigned automatically tothe name ofthe amp cia el
49. Highlight Preset manual and press gt Select Use photo Highlight Use photo and press P Choose Select image Highlight Select image and press gt to skip the remaining steps and use the image last selected for preset white balance select This image Choose a folder Highlight the folder containing the source image and press P Highlight the source image To view the highlighted image full frame press and hold the amp button Copy white balance Press to set preset white balance to the white balance value for the highlighted photograph MENU button White balance PRE Preset manual a White balance A Preset manual Measure Use photo gt White balance Use photo i This image Select image gt White balance Select image D5200 NIKON O OSAKA TOKYO White balance Select image a C101NIKON 82 83 Bracketing Bracketing automatically varies exposure white balance or Active D Lighting ADL settings slightly with each shot bracketing the current value Choose in situations in which it is difficult to set exposure or white balance and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot or to experiment with different settings for the same subject Option Description Vary exposure over a series of three photographs AE bracketing Shot 1 unmodified Shot 2 exposure reduced Shot 3 exposure increased WB Each time the shutter is
50. K incandescent 4 flash 5400 K i Warm white fluorescent 3000 K amp cloudy 6000 K mt white fluorescent 3700 K mt daylight fluorescent 6500 K Ns WA i mt cool white fluorescent 4200 K me high temp mercury vapor 7200 K mt day white fluorescent 5000 K fix shade 8000 K The Fn Button For information on automatically varying white balance settings over a series of shots see page 83 For information on using the Fn button and the command dial to select a white balance option see page 165 Fine Tuning White Balance White balance can be fine tuned to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image White balance is fine tuned using the White balance option in the shooting menu 1 Display white balance options EEL r eset shooting menu To display the menus press the MENU button Storage folder 0520 a Image quality NORM Highlight White balance in the shooting T image size l z menu and press gt to display white balance E Set Picture Control FSD js Manage Picture Control options Auto distortion control OFF MENU button 2 Select a white balance option White balance Auto Highlight an option other than Preset manual and press gt if Fluorescent is selected highlight a lighting type and press gt The fine tuning options shown at right will be displayed Fine tuning is not Coord
51. M 89 Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs from B amp W black and Toning white Sepia Cyanotype blue tinted monochrome Red Yellow Green Kjuo woipouow AjUO woiypouow uou s uawjsnipe jenuew Blue Green Blue Purple Blue Red Purple M 89 V A Auto Results for auto sharpening contrast and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame Preset Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera are referred to as preset Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls are created through modifications to existing Picture Controls using the Manage Picture Control option in the shooting menu M 90 Both preset and custom Picture Controls can be selected in the information display or using the Set Picture Control option in the shooting menu In addition custom Picture Controls can be saved to a memory card for sharing among other cameras of the same model and compatible software C4 92 88 89 The Picture Control Grid Pressing the amp button in Step 3 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Picture Control in relation to the other Picture Controls only contrast is displayed when Monochrome is selected Release the amp button to return to the Picture Control menu The icons for Picture Controls that use auto contrast and saturation are displayed in green in the Picture Contro
52. NC filters are recommended for protecting the lens e To prevent ghosting use of a filter is not recommended when the subject is framed against a bright light or when a bright light source is in the frame e Center weighted metering is recommended with filters with exposure factors filter factors over 1 x Y44 Y48 Y52 056 R60 XO X1 C PL ND2S ND4 ND4S ND8 ND8S ND400 A2 A12 B2 B8 B12 See the filter manual for details e DK 20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses Lenses are available with diopters of 5 4 3 2 0 0 5 1 2 and 3 m when the camera diopter adjustment control is in the neutral position 1 m t Use eyepiece correction lenses only if the desired focus can not be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control 1 7 to 0 7 m Test eyepiece correction lenses before purchase to ensure that the desired focus can be achieved The rubber eyecup can not be used with eyepiece correction lenses e Magnifier DG 2 The DG 2 magnifies the scene displayed in the center of the viewfinder for greater precision during focusing Eyepiece adapter required available separately e Eyepiece Adapter DK 22 The DK 22 is used when attaching the DG 2 magnifier e Right Angle Viewing Attachment DR 6 The DR 6 attaches at a right angle to the viewfinder eyepiece allowing the image in the viewfinder to be viewed at right angles to the lens for example from directly above when the camera is horizontal e Capture NX
53. NIKKOR 24mm f 3 5D ED 3 0 m 9 ft 10 in When not shifted or tilted When used with the AF S NIKKOR 14 24mm f 2 8G ED the flash will be unable to light the entire subject at all ranges V AF Assist Illumination AF assist illumination is not available with the following lenses e AF S NIKKOR 14 24mm f 2 8G ED e AF S Zoom Nikkor 80 200mm f 2 8D IF ED AF S NIKKOR 28 300mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR AF S VR Nikkor 200mm f 2G IF ED AF S DX NIKKOR 55 300mm f 4 5 5 6G ED VR AF S NIKKOR 200mm f 2G ED VR II AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 70 200mm f 2 8G IF ED AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 200 400mm f 4G IF ED AF S NIKKOR 70 200mm f 2 8G ED VR II AF S NIKKOR 200 400mm f 4G ED VR II At ranges under 1 m 3 ft 3 in the following lenses may block the AF assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor AF S NIKKOR 16 35mm f 4G ED VR AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G AF S Zoom Nikkor 17 35mm f 2 8D IF ED IF ED AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 17 55mm f 2 8G IF ED AF S NIKKOR 24 120mm f 4G ED VR AF S DX NIKKOR 18 105mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR AF S Zoom Nikkor 28 70mm f 2 8D IF ED AF S DX VR Zoom Nikkor 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6G IF ED AF S NIKKOR 35mm f 1 4G AF S DX NIKKOR 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR II AF S NIKKOR 70 200mm f 4G ED AF S DX NIKKOR 18 300mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR AF S NIKKOR 85mm f 1 4G AF S NIKKOR 24 70mm f 2 8G ED AF S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f 2 8G IF ED Calculating Angle of View The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 x 24mm The size of the a
54. S DX Zoom Nikkor 17 55mm f 2 8G IF ED 35mm 1 0m 3ft 3in 45 55 mm No vignetting 24mm 1 0m 3 ft 3in 28 35 mm No vignetting 18mm 1 0m 3 ft 3 in 24 70 mm No vignetting 18mm 3 0 m 9 ft 10in 24mm 1 0m 3 ft 3in 18mm 2 0m 6ft 7 in 24 135 mm No vignetting AF S DX VR Zoom Nikkor 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6G IF ED 24mm 1 0m 3ft 3in AF S DX NIKKOR 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR II 35 200 mm No vignetting AF S DX NIKKOR 18 300mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR 35 300 mm 1 0m 3 ft 3 in 24mm 2 5m 8ft 2in AF Zoom Nikkor 20 35mm f 2 8D IF 28 mm 1 0m 3ft 3in 35mm No vignetting AF S NIKKOR 24mm f 1 4G ED 24mm 1 0m 3 ft 3 in 35mm 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in 50 70 mm No vignetting 24mm 1 0m 3 ft 3in 28 120 mm No vignetting AF S NIKKOR 24 120mm f 4G ED VR 24mm 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in 35mm 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in 50 70 mm No vignetting 28 mm 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in 35mm 1 0m 3 ft 3in AF S Zoom Nikkor 17 35mm f 2 8D IF ED AF Zoom Nikkor 18 35mm f 3 5 4 5D IF ED AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 18 70mm f 3 5 4 5G IF ED AF S DX NIKKOR 18 105mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 18 135mm f 3 5 5 6G IF ED AF S NIKKOR 24 70mm f 2 8G ED AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G IF ED AF S Zoom Nikkor 28 70mm f 2 8D IF ED AF S NIKKOR 28 300mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR 202 Lens Minimum distance without vignetting AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 200 400mm f 4G IF ED 2 5m 8ft 2in 2 0m 6ft 7in 5 0 m 16 ft 5 in AF S NIKKOR 200 400mm f 4G ED VR II on 2 5m 8 ft 2in 350 400 mm No vignetting PC E
55. The Camera BOOY nissin nia aa raara ENEE 1 ARS PUNO AS TON A E E E A A EE E EA 3 The VOW INGLY cicien ipei Ser E a a aaran Ein 4 Tre MOr WOME saara EA E 5 The Information Display sesseesssseesssseesssesssseesssseesnsseesnseronseesosseesssseeosseresseerosseesssserssssersssee 6 Te Command 1 AN cca pce caceyeecucors vecstosasn tvscea es AEO 8 Camera Menus An OVErVICW cccssscssssssssssssscssecssecssssscssscsssssssesssssssssssssssesssesssssseseseseeeees 11 Jang camera Meni eee eecerar ner ene Meer ner N 12 PSC SU aca sac szceass cranes E A estate nsmrenie snes 14 Basic Photography 20 Battery Level and Card Capacity uu csssssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssssssssesssesesecsssssesessesesssscsesseees 20 Point and Shoot Photography and MOdeS c scsesssessessesseessessesssssseeseesesees 21 Creative Photography Scene Modes csssssssssssssscsssesessssssecsssssssecsssssecsssssessesssesecsees 24 VS TNO NOMA AA A AEA EE EE OTE 24 LPO a a E cbse tectaaeeasessntensoitascttoemeeneateeets 24 Bi a S CNS E EN O O S E E E E T E E E E E 24 Ae PEE E A E oni E E budsianst esenninianntees 25 A DON an E eee eer eee eens 25 a COSE Uieir i a EA EEEN 25 ONE SC SINGS oirnn e ENEAS EE nents 26 MORE OU I a a A O O 26 AE Landscape serea ORAS 26 OE o T E A A ee A 26 PE Bay SOW EEE E T A E A T E A 27 P E E EE S AE A A N O er A N A E eee 27 o AIUDA g PAEAN E E E E meen eee 27 EE PONG osna in E E O 27 eA Eao SE a e E E E
56. all folders named NIKON 100NIKON 101NIKON 102NIKON etc will be visible when Current is selected for Playback folder V 148 Renaming changes all folders with the same name but leaves the folder numbers intact Selecting Delete deletes empty numbered folders but leaves other folders with the same name intact Auto Distortion Control MENU button gt shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wide Emuna angle lenses and to reduce pin cushion distortion in photos taken with long lenses note that the edges of the area visible in the viewfinder may be cropped out of the final photograph and that the time needed to process photographs before recording begins may increase This option does not apply to movies and is available only with type G and D lenses PC fisheye and certain other lenses excluded results are not guaranteed with other lenses Retouch Distortion Control For information creating copies of existing photographs with reduced barrel and pin cushion distortion see page 188 151 Color Space MENU button gt shooting menu The color space determines the gamut of colors available for Color space color reproduction Choose sRGB for photographs that willbe printed or used as is with no further modification Adobe RGB Wi lt has a wider color gamut and is recommended for images that Adobe RGB will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving the camera
57. and exit to the previous menu to print at the default page size for the current printer select Printer default Press A or W to choose number of copies maximum 99 then press to select and return to the previous menu This option is available only if supported by the printer Highlight Printer default use current printer settings Print with border print photo with white border or No border and press to select and exit to the previous menu Highlight Printer default use current printer settings Print time stamp print times and dates of recording on photos or No time stamp and press 6 to select and exit to the previous menu This option is available only if supported by the printer To exit without cropping highlight No cropping and press To crop the current picture highlight Crop and press gt A crop selection dialog will be displayed press amp to increase the size of the crop QE to decrease Position the crop using the multi selector and press Note that print quality may drop if small crops are printed at large sizes 138 4 start printing Select Start printing and press to start printing To cancel before all copies have been printed press 68 V Date Imprint If you select Print time stamp in the PictBridge menu when printing photographs containing date information recorded using Custom Setting d6 Print date M 163 the date will appear twice The imprinted date may however be cropped out
58. are displayed in wide landscape orientation 149 The Shooting Menu Shooting Options To display the shooting menu press MENU and select the shooting menu tab SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU Reset shooting menu Reset shooting menu Btorage folder Storage folder Image quality i Image quality Image size Image size White balance r White balance E Set Picture Control A El Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Manage Picture Control Auto distortion control Auto distortion control MENU button The shooting menu contains the following options Option Defaut E opon Det Reset shooting menu 150 Release mode Storage folder OOOO S 151 iw Continuous H 56 Image quality JPEGnormal 42 Image size 44 Multiple exposure White balance 76 i Fluorescent 77 fluorescent Set Picture Control Standard 86 Manage Picture Control 90 Movie settings Auto distortion control 151 Color space sRGB 152 High quality Active Lighting 69 HDR high dynamic range 71 Long exposure NR 153 High ISO NR Normal 153 ISO sensitivity settings 103 100 gan y m ners e Auto ISO satiny control 1 Reset shooting menu can not be selected while shooting is in progress 2 Resetting shooting menu options resets the start time to Now interval to 1 min number of times to 1 3 Default varies with country of purchase Note Depending on camera settings some items may be grayed o
59. button A confirmation dialog will be displayed press again to delete the selected item My Menu To access a customized menu of up to 20 options selected from the playback shooting Custom Settings and setup menus select My Menu for E Recent settings gt Choose tab 1 Select Choose tab a RECENT SETTINGS i i Image quality ORM In the recent settings menu highlight Image size o ISO sensitivity settings Choose tab and press P Release mode E 7 2 Select f My Menu Choose tab Highlight My Menu and press 6 The name of the menu will change from RECENT SETTINGS to MY MENU g P_RECENTSETTINGS O To view recent settings again select E Recent settings for My Menu gt Choose tab EE Adding Options to My Menu 1 Select Add items In My Menu 3 highlight Add items and press gt Select a menu Highlight the name of the menu containing the option you wish to add and press P Select an item Highlight the desired menu item and press QW Position the new item Press A or V to move the new item up or down in My Menu Press 6 to add the new item Add more items The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark Items indicated by a N icon can not be selected Repeat steps 1 4 to select additional items MY MENU ic Image quality NORM ISO sensitivity 100 2Number of focus points AF39 Add items Remove items Rank items Choose tab 9
60. by a neon sign or other light source that changes in brightness Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent mercury vapor sodium vapor or similar lighting A cross star filter or other special filter is used The subject appears smaller than the focus point The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns e g blinds or a row of windows in a skyscraper The subject is moving Note that the focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode M 40 rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus To magnify the view in the monitor up to about 9 x for precise focus press the amp button While the view through the lens is zoomed in a navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display Use the multi selector to scroll to i areas of the frame not visible in the monitor WPA available only if fn Wide area AF or ka Normal area AF is selected for AF area mode or press Qe to zoom out Q button Navigation window 100 Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view mode 1 Rotate the live view switch The mirror is raised and the view through the lens is displayed in the monitor instead of the viewfinder V The Icon A icon 97 indicates that movies can not be recorded Live view switch Before Recording Set a
61. dial Z x S eke KY iy 2 Framea photograph focus and shoot Flexible Program In mode P different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial flexible program Rotate the dial to the right for large apertures low f numbers that a ase blur background details or fast shutter speeds that NORM E OFF OFF SRA AUTO 100 freeze motion Rotate the dial to the left for small 5 EE apertures high f numbers that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion All combinations produce the same exposure While flexible program is in effect a f P3 indicator appears in the viewfinder and information display To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings rotate the command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed choose another mode or turn the camera off See Also See page 223 for information on the built in exposure program 56 57 Mode S Shutter Priority Auto In shutter priority auto you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects fast shutter speeds to freeze motion ad Fast shutter speed 1600 s Slow shutter speed 1 s To take photographs in shutter priority auto 1 Rotate the mode dial to S Mode dial 2 Choose a shutter speed Sh
62. for a few seconds the photo will automatically clear from the display when the shutter release button is pressed lamp halfway Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete Image Sensor Cleaning The camera vibrates the low pass filter covering the image sensor to remove dust when the camera is turned on or off Q 214 22 23 The Shutter Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter release button The camera focuses when the shutter release button is pressed halfway To take the photograph press the shutter release button the rest of the way down x AS gt Focus press halfway Shoot press all the way down The Standby Timer The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about eight seconds reducing the drain on the battery Press the shutter release button halfway to reactivate the display The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 Auto off timers M 160 0 IMK EE o gt e gt gt 25 F55 a igi Exposure meters on Exposure meters off N Exposure meters on The Built in Flash If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in mode the built in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter release button is pressed halfway M 45 If the flash is raised photographs can only be taken
63. for cleaning El Lock mirror up for cleaning Image Dust Off ref photo Image Dust Off ref photo Video mode Video mode MENU button The setup menu contains the following options Option Option Default Format memory card Flicker reduction 172 Monitor brightness Time zone and date 2 Info display format AUTO SCENE EFFECTS a P S A M Graphic design Auto info display Clean image sensor Standby timer Enable Use GPS to set camera clock Yes Auto image rotation Accessory terminal Device control on 1 Not available when battery is low 2 Default varies with country of purchase 3 Only available when compatible Eye Fi memory card is inserted M 176 Note Depending on camera settings some items may be grayed out and unavailable 167 Format Memory Card MENU button gt 9 Setup menu Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being formatted in other devices Format the card as described below V Formatting Memory Cards Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding M 134 1 Highlight Yes To exit without formatting the memory card All images on memory f card will be deleted highlight No and press 6 OK 2 Press The message at right will be displayed while the card is formatted Do not remove the memory card or remove or di
64. if the photographs are cropped or printed without a border 139 Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu Press the MENU button in the PictBridge playback display see Step 3 on page 137 2 Choose an option z Highlight one of the following options and press P lt e Print select Select pictures for printing y e Select date Print one copy of all the pictures taken on a selected date e Print DPOF Print an existing print order created with the DPOF print order option in the playback menu QI 143 The current print order will be displayed in Step 3 e Index print To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card proceed to Step 4 Note that if the memory card contains more than 256 pictures only the first 256 images will be printed 140 3 Select pictures or choose a date If you chose Print select or Print DPOF in Step 2 press lt or gt to scroll through the pictures on the memory card To display the current picture full screen press and hold the amp button To select the current picture for printing press A The picture will be marked with a amp icon and the number of prints will be set to 1 press A or F to specify the number of prints up to 99 to deselect the picture press V when the number of prints is 1 Q button View photo full screen If you chose Select date in Step 2 press A or W to highlight a z date and press gt to toggle the highlig
65. is panned vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of the pan if the camera is panned horizontally for example vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake making it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc Vibration reduction can be turned off by sliding the vibration reduction switch to OFF Turn vibration reduction off when the camera is securely mounted on a tripod but leave it on if the tripod head is not secured or when using a monopod V Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect If power to the lens is cut while vibration reduction is on the lens may rattle when shaken This is not a malfunction and can be corrected by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on Vibration reduction is disabled while the built in flash is charging When vibration reduction is active the image in the viewfinder may be blurred after the shutter is released This does not indicate a malfunction wait for the image in the viewfinder to stabilize before shooting Using the Built in Flash When using the built in flash be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0 6 m 2 ft and remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built in flash Camera Minimum distance without vignetting D7000 D5200 D5100 D5000 D3200 D3100 D3000 D300 series D200 D100 D90 D80 No vignett
66. listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol A This icon marks warnings To prevent possible injury read all warnings before using this Nikon product EE WARNINGS Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fire ZN Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment Using the viewfinder diopter adjustment control When operating the viewfinder diopter adjustment control with your eye to the viewfinder care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally Z Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter available separately unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the battery take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection ZN Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire ZAN Keep out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury In addition note that small parts constitute a chokin
67. of ae similar hues that will be included in the final photograph or movie Choose from values between 1 and 7 note that higher values may include hues from other colors The effect can be previewed in the edit display 6 Select additional colors To select additional colors rotate the command dial to highlight another of the three color boxes _ g CLS at the top of the display and repeat Steps 3 5 to S_ Y select another color Repeat for a third color if ral a desired To deselect the highlighted color press t To remove all colors press and hold t A confirmation dialog will be displayed select Yes GaReset Adjust Save 7 Save the edited copy Press to copy the photograph 193 Side by side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs This option is only available if the button is pressed to display the retouch menu when a copy or original is played back full frame 1 Selecta picture Select a retouched copy shown by a r icon ora photograph that has been retouched in full frame playback and press 68 2 Select Side by side comparison RETOUCH MENU Highlight Side by side comparison in the clr etch retouch menu and press Al Perspective control Selective color Cancel 3 Compare the copy with the original Options used tocreate The source image is displayed on the left the copy retouched copy on the right with the options Sees teas used t
68. off use of a tripod is recommended when lighting is poor Use with bright scenes to create bright images that seem filled with light The built in flash turns off Use with dark scenes to create dark somber images with prominent highlights The built in flash turns off use of a tripod is recommended when lighting iS poor Options Available in Live View BEES Color Sketch 1 Select live view Rotate the live view switch to raise the mirror and display the view through the lens in the monitor Live view switch 2 Adjust options Press to display the options shown at right note that the options temporarily clear from the display during autofocus Press A or W to highlight Vividness or Outlines and press lt or gt to change Vividness can be increased to make colors more saturated or decreased for a washed out monochromatic effect while outlines can be made thicker or thinner Increasing the thickness of the lines also makes colors more saturated Press 8 to exit when settings are complete To exit live view rotate the live view switch The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs taken using the viewfinder Vividness SPT yDone 125 F5 6 0100 1 0 k 115 BE Miniature Effect 1 Select live view Rotate the live view switch to raise the mirror and display the view through the lens in the monitor Position the focus point Use the multi se
69. on for 4 s tester waits for standby timer to expire after monitor is turned off flash fired at full power once every other shot Live view not used 2 Measured at 20 C 68 F with an AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G VR lens under the following test conditions vibration reduction off continuous high speed release mode focus mode set to AF C image quality set to JPEG basic image size set to M medium white balance set to AUTO ISO sensitivity set to ISO 100 shutter speed 250 s focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times after shutter release button has been pressed halfway for 3 s six shots are then taken in succession and monitor turned on for 4 s and then turned off cycle repeated once standby timer has expired 3 Measured at 23 C 73 4 F 3 C 5 4 F with the camera at default settings and an AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR lens under conditions specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association CIPA Individual movies can be up to 20 minutes in length or 4 GB in size recording may end before these limits are reached if the camera temperature rises The following can reduce battery life e Using the monitor e Keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway e Repeated autofocus operations e Taking NEF RAW photographs e Slow shutter speeds e Using a GP 1 GPS unit e Using a WU 1a wireless mobile adapter e Using VR vibration reduction mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the
70. on the television screen Note that the edges of images may not be displayed Video Mode If no image is displayed check that camera is correctly connected and that the option selected for Video mode M 172 matches the video standard used in the TV Television Playback Use of an EH 5b AC adapter and EP 5A power connector available separately is recommended for extended playback 145 High Definition Devices The camera can be connected to HDMI devices using a type C mini pin HDMI cable available separately from third party suppliers 1 Turn the camera off Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable 2 Connect the HDMI cable as shown ad Ox gt al m Connect to camera Connect to high definition device choose cable with connector for HDMI device 3 Tune the device to the HDMI channel 4 Turn the camera on and press the gt button During playback images will be displayed on the high definition television or monitor screen Note that the edges of images may not be displayed Close the Connector Cover Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use Foreign matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer Playback Volume Volume can be adjusted using television controls the camera controls can not be used 146 147 EE HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu controls output resolution and can be used to enable the camera for
71. or blur motion POR User chooses aperture camera selects shutter speed for best Aperture priority auto 58 results Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus User controls both shutter speed and aperture Set shutter speed M Manual QQ 59 n a Sah p p p to Bulb or Time for long time exposures V Lens Aperture Rings When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring M 200 lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture highest f number Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture Fast shutter speeds and large apertures freeze moving objects and soften background details while slow shutter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring out background details Programmed auto A 56 S Shutter speed Aperture Fast sh utter speed Slow shutter speed Large aperture f 5 6 Small aperture f 22 1 16005 15s Remember the higher the f number the smaller the aperture 55 Mode P Programmed Auto In this mode the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture To take photographs in programmed auto 1 Rotate the mode dial to P Mode
72. or the camera is turned on This reduces the drain on the battery Disable Exposure meters do not turn off while a GPS unit is connected e Position This item is only available if a GPS unit is connected when it displays the current latitude longitude altitude and Coordinated Universal Time UTC as reported by GPS e Use GPS to set camera clock Select Yes to synchronize the camera clock with the time reported by the GPS device Coordinated Universal Time UTC UTC data is provided by the GPS device and is independent of the camera clock 175 The Icon Connection status is shown by the icon static Camera has established communication with GPS unit Photo information for pictures taken while this icon is displayed include an additional page of GPS data M 122 w Nee flashing The GPS unit is searching for a signal Pictures taken Eos 1 0 while the icon is flashing do not include GPS data NORM OFF OFF mA AUTO 100 No icon No new GPS data have been received from the GPS unit for Pesani e at least two seconds Pictures taken when the icon is not displayed do not include GPS data Eye Fi Upload MENU button gt setup menu This option is displayed only when an Eye Fi memory card available separately from third party suppliers is inserted in the camera Choose Enable to upload photographs to a preselected destination Note that pictures will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient Obser
73. or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders FreeType License FreeType2 Portions of this software are copyright 2012 The FreeType Project http www freetype org All rights reserved MIT License HarfBuzz Portions of this software are copyright 2012 The HarfBuzz Project http www freedesktop org wiki Software HarfBuzz All rights reserved 240 Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 8 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS I card at different image quality and size settings eC ee I 6 saat ee seers ei ___ Medium 204 NEF RAW OMB JPEG fine 100 CO OV OV OV OV OV OV OV OV W On 100 100 JPEG normal 100 100 Large 100 JPEG basic 100 100 1 All figures are approximate Results will vary with card type camera settings and scene recorded 2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100 Drops when long exposure noise reduction M 153 or auto distortion control QI 151 is on 3 Image size applies to JPEG images only Size of NEF RAW images can not be changed File size is the total for NEF RAW and JPEG images File Names Photographs are stored as image files with names of the form DSC_nnnn xxx where nnnn is a four digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera and xx
74. other release modes one photograph will be taken each time the shutter release button is pressed continue shooting until all exposures have been recorded 74 75 BE Interrupting Multiple Exposures To interrupt a multiple exposure before the specified number of RRIUREEIEE Multiple exposure mode exposures have been taken select Off for Multiple exposure gt Multiple exposure mode in the shooting menu A multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point If Auto gain is on gain will be adjusted to reflect the number of exposures actually recorded Note that shooting will end automatically if e The mode dial is rotated to a setting other than P S A or M e A two button reset is performed M 53 e The camera is turned off e The battery is exhausted e One of the exposures is deleted The Multiple Exposure Indicator Progress is shown by the multiple exposure indicator in the information display on Camera ready to record new multiple exposure Press the shutter release button all the way down to begin shooting flashes Shooting in progress AF A f V Multiple Exposures Do not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure The information listed in the playback photo information display including metering exposure shooting mode focal length date of recording and camera orientation is for the first shot in the multiple exposure
75. printer do not connect the cable via a USB hub 3 Turn the camera on A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor followed by a PictBridge playback display PictBridge V Selecting Photographs for Printing NEF RAW photographs M 42 can not be selected for printing JPEG copies of NEF RAW images can be created using the NEF RAW processing option in the retouch menu M 186 Printing Via Direct USB Connection Be sure the EN EL14 battery is fully charged or use an optional EH 5b AC adapter and EP 5A power connector When taking photographs to be printed via direct USB connection set Color space to sRGB 1 152 See Also See page 228 for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing 137 Printing Pictures One ata Time 1 Selecta picture Press lt or P to view additional pictures Press the amp button to zoom in on the current frame M 125 press gt to exit zoom To view six pictures at a time press the E button Use the multi selector to highlight pictures or press amp to display the highlighted picture full frame 2 Display printing options Press to display PictBridge printing options 3 Adjust printing options Press A or W to highlight an option and press gt to select Option Page size No of copies Border Time stamp Cropping Description Highlight a page size only sizes supported by the current printer are listed and press X to select
76. recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor gt button To Ue Description View additional Press gt to view photographs in order recorded 4 to view photographs photographs in reverse order View additional ph toliio lt Change photo info displayed M 119 Vewthumbnai Qm See page 123 for more information on the thumbnail display Zoom in on photograph See page 125 for more information on playback zoom Confirmation dialog will be displayed Press t again to delete photo Change protect AEL To protect image or to remove protection from protected AE L status image press art O n button M 126 Delete images ne Return to shooting mode Press shutter release button halfway Monitor will turn off photographs can be taken immediately Create retouched copy of current photograph M 178 If current picture is marked with icon to show that it is a movie pressing starts movie playback QI 106 Retouch photo or play movie 118 Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full frame playback Press A or W to cycle through photo information as shown below Note that image only shooting data RGB histograms highlights and overview data are only displayed if corresponding option is selected for Playback display options M 149 GPS data are only displayed if a GPS unit was used when the photo was taken AN S 100D5200 DSC_0001
77. reduce shutter noise in quiet surroundings quiet shutter release amp Focus Can choose how the camera focuses Can I choose the focus point amp Image Quality and Size How do take pictures for printing at large sizes How can get more pictures on the memory card Gp Exposure Can make photos brighter or darker How do preserve details in shadows and highlights E Using the Flash Can I set the flash to fire automatically when needed How do I keep the flash from firing How do avoid red eye Viewing Photographs amp Playback How do I view photographs on the camera How do I view more information about a photo Can I view photos in an automatic slide show Can I view photos on a TV Can I protect photos from accidental deletion Deletion How do I delete unwanted photos AR 21 23 24 28 111 117 57 58 60 93 100 101 102 29 31 29 33 34 38 42 44 65 69 72 45 48 LO 118 119 122 130 145 147 126 127 129 Retouching Photographs How do create retouched copies of photos How do I remove red eye How do I make JPEG copies of RAW NEF photos Can overlay two NEF RAW photos to make a single image Can create a copy of a photo that looks like a painting Can trim movie footage on the camera or save movie stills How do adjust settings in the information display How do use the menus How do display menus in
78. released the camera creates three images each with a bracketing different white balance Not available with image qualities of NEF RAW 5 ADL Take one photo with Active D Lighting off and another at the current Active bracketing D Lighting setting 1 Choosea bracketing option oa l After pressing MENU to display the menus eal ee highlight Custom Setting e2 Auto 3Reverse dal rotation bracketing set and press gt aie MENU button The options shown at right will be displayed Auto bracketing set Highlight the desired bracketing type and B press 6 LAE AE bracketing 0 WB WB bracketing e ADL bracketing 2 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the amp button Press the q button again to place the cursor in the information display 1 0 x J OFF OFF A AUTO 100 DAFA fm 4 00 lt button Information display 3 Display bracketing options Highlight the current bracketing setting and press 6 quat HDR ADL we 1so NORM OFF A AUTO 100 ESD AF A aa 00 a 00 Auto bracketing GidBack 4 Selecta bracketing increment Auto bracketing Highlight a bracketing increment and press 6 AE bracketing Choose from values between 0 3 and 2 EV AE ag OFF ESN aco a bracketing or 1 to 3 WB bracketing or select ee ee ADL ADL bracketing GdBack MOK 5 Framea photograph focus and shoot AE bracketing The camera
79. remote control from devices that support HDMI CEC High Definition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control a standard that allows HDMI devices to be used to control peripherals to which they are connected Output Resolution Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device If HDMI Output resolution Auto is selected the camera will automatically select the appropriate format Regardless of the option selected Auto will a be used for movie recording and playback 720p progressive 1080p progressive 10801 interlaced Device Control If On is selected for HDMI gt Device control in the setup menu when the camera is connected to a television that supports HDMI CEC and both the camera and television are on the display shown at right will appear on the television and the television remote can be used in place of the camera multi selector and button during full frame playback and slide shows If Off is selected the television remote can not be used to control the camera Slide show HDMI CEC Devices When the camera is connected to an HDMI CEC device FE will appear in the viewfinder in place of the number of exposures remaining Device Control See the television manual for details HDMI and Live View HDMI displays connected via an HDMI cable can be used for live view and movie recording 41 99 105 During movie recording and playback HDMI output is adjusted according to the optio
80. restoring the FHT previously selected release mode M 31 Choose shorter times for longer battery life This setting applies only during viewfinder photography d Shooting Display d1 Beep MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose the pitch High or Low of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses using single servo AF AF S or when single servo AF is selected for AF A A 33 when focus locks in live view while the release timer is counting down in self timer and delayed remote modes M 31 and when a photograph is taken in quick response remote mode M 31 Select Off to prevent the beep from sounding Note that a beep will not sound in quiet shutter release mode mode G M 29 The current setting is shown in the information display is displayed when the beep is on when it is off NORM OFF OFF A AUTO 100 ESD AF A fm E m 00 00 CigSet d2 Viewfinder Grid Display MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose On to display on demand grid lines in the viewfinder for BEZIEN reference when composing photographs M 4 d3 ISO Display MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Select On to display ISO sensitivity in the viewfinder in place of EESNED the number of exposures remaining d4 File Number Sequence MENU button gt Custom Settings menu When a photograph is taken the camera names the file by adding 1 to the last file number used This option contr
81. selected Picture Control note that this resets all manual adjustments For example choosing positive values for Vivid makes pictures more vivid Not available with Neutral Monochrome or custom Picture Controls Control the sharpness of outlines Select A to adjust sharpening ae according to the type of scene or choose from values between no sharpening and 9 the higher the value the greater the sharpening a A to adjust contrast automatically according to the type of scene or choose from values between 3 and 3 choose lower values to prevent highlights in portrait subjects from being washed out in direct sunlight Quick adjust higher values to preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low contrast subjects Choose 1 for reduced brightness 1 for enhanced brightness Does not affect exposure Control the vividness of colors Select A to adjust saturation automatically according to the type of scene or choose from values between 3 and 3 lower values reduce saturation and higher values increase it Choose negative values to a minimum of 3 to make reds more purple blues more green and greens more yellow positive values up to 3 to s101 u0 34N D1q V sjuawjsn pe hli R Brightness s u wzsnfpe jenuew make reds more orange greens more blue and blues more purple Filter Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs Choose effects from Off yellow orange red and green
82. sensitivity option in the Auto ISO sensitivity control menu choose lower values to prevent noise randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines but note that if the ISO sensitivity selected by the user is higher than that chosen for Maximum sensitivity the value selected by the user will be used instead the minimum value for auto ISO sensitivity is automatically set to ISO 100 In modes P and A sensitivity will only be adjusted if underexposure would result at the shutter speed selected for Minimum shutter speed 2000 1 s or Auto in modes S and M sensitivity will be adjusted for optimal exposure at the shutter speed selected by the user If Auto available only with CPU lenses is selected the camera will choose the minimum shutter speed based on the focal length of the lens auto shutter speed selection can be fine tuned by highlighting Auto and pressing gt for example faster values can be used with telephoto lenses to reduce blur Slower shutter speeds will be used only if optimum exposure can not be achieved at the ISO sensitivity value selected for Maximum sensitivity When On is selected the viewfinder shows ISO AUTO and the information display ISO A These indicators flash when sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user FISD AF A Ime Ec ISO F eg F320 wl Maximum Sensitivity Minimum Shutter Speed When auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed graphics in t
83. settings right will be displayed Choose another reference and try again object and repeat the process from step 1 V Image Dust Off Reference Data The same reference data can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures Reference images can not be viewed using computer imaging software A grid pattern is displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera Video Mode MENU button gt setup menu When connecting the camera to a television or VCR be sure the camera video mode matches the device video standard NTSC or PAL Flicker Reduction MENU button gt setup menu Reduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury vapor lighting during live view M 93 or movie recording M 101 Choose Auto to allow the camera to automatically choose the correct frequency or manually match the frequency to that of the local AC power supply Flicker Reduction If Auto fails to produce the desired results and If you are unsure as to the frequency of the local power supply test both options and choose the one that produces the best results Flicker reduction may not produce the desired results if the subject is very bright in which case you should select mode A or Mand choose a smaller aperture higher f number before starting live view Note that flicker reduction is not available when On is selected for Movie settings gt Manual movie settings V 104 in mode M
84. the ViewNX 2 toolbar A dialog will be displayed allowing you to print pictures on a printer connected to the computer eS eee For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2 Connecting Cables Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface cables Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle Close the connector cover when the connector is not in use m During Transfer Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress Camera Control Pro 2 Camera Control Pro 2 available separately 209 can be used to control the camera from a computer When Camera Control Pro 2 is used to capture photographs directly to the computer a capture mode indicator will be displayed in the viewfinder and information display Windows To visit the Nikon website after installing ViewNX 2 select All Programs gt Link to Nikon from the Windows start menu Internet connection required 136 Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer M 240 connected directly to the camera Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied UC E17 USB cable 1 Turn the camera off 2 Connect the USB cable Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the
85. to latest version M 209 Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 does not have desired effect Image sensor cleaning changes the position of dust on the low pass filter Image Dust Off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed Image Dust Off reference data recorded after image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken before image sensor cleaning is performed 1 171 Miscellaneous Date of recording is not correct Set camera clock 1 16 173 Menu item can not be selected Some options are not available at certain combinations of settings or when no memory card is inserted M 15 178 221 Error Messages This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and monitor Warning Icons A flashing in the monitor or in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the amp amp button Indicator Monitor Lock lens aperture ring at minimum aperture largest f number me e Ifnon CPU lens is mad select mode M Shutter release disabled E Turn camera off and recharge or replace This battery cannot be used Choose battery designated for use in this camera Initialization error Turn camera off and then on again Battery level is low Complete operation and turn camera off immediately Set lens ap
86. while shutter release button is pressed halfway Use to quickly compose pictures with subjects that are moving erratically from side to side e g tennis players If subject leaves viewfinder remove your finger from shutter release button and recompose photograph with subject in selected focus point Camera automatically detects subject and selects focus point Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the amp button Press the lt button again to place the cursor in the information display Display AF area mode options Highlight the current AF area mode in the information display and press 6 1 0 x 3 OFF OFF A AUTO 100 EISD AF A Cmi i amp button Information display 37 3 Choose an AF area mode Highlight an option and press 68 To return to See shooting mode press the shutter release button hg EN 29 x21 ot halfway GO ied FD TELE OK LOIN AF Area Mode AF area mode selections made in shooting modes other than P S A or Mare reset when another shooting mode is selected 3D tracking When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera Consequently 3D tracking may not produce the desired results with subjects that are the same color as the background See Also For information on the AF area modes available in live view see pag
87. will vary exposure with each shot The first shot will be taken at the value currently selected for exposure compensation The bracketing increment will be subtracted from the current value in the second shot and added in the third shot bracketing the current value The modified values are reflected in the values shown for shutter speed and aperture WB bracketing Each shot is processed to create three copies one at the current white balance setting one with increased amber and one with increased blue If there is not enough space available on the memory card to record three images the exposure count display in the viewfinder will flash Shooting can begin when a new memory card is inserted ADL bracketing The first shot after bracketing is activated is taken with Active D Lighting off the second at the current Active D Lighting setting M 69 if Active D Lighting is off the second shot will be taken with Active D Lighting set to Auto In continuous high speed and continuous low speed release modes shooting will pause after each bracketing cycle If the camera is turned off before all shots in the bracketing sequence have been taken bracketing will resume from the next shot in the sequence when the camera is turned on 84 85 The Bracketing Progress Indicator During AE bracketing progress is shown by the bracketing indicator in the information display e 2 Camera ready to take first shot e Camera re
88. 00000000 AF11 11 points Choose from the 11 focus points shown at right Use for Gee quick focus point selection Go i a3 Built in AF assist Illuminator MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose whether the built in AF assist illuminator lights to assist AF assist illuminator the focus operation when lighting is poor Option Description The AF assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor AF assist illumination is only available when both of the following conditions are met On 1 AF S is selected for focus mode M 33 or single servo autofocus is selected when the viewfinder is used in AF A mode 2 a Auto area AF is chosen for AF area mode M 36 or an option other than ma is chosen and the center focus point is selected Off The AF assist illuminator does not light to assist the focus operation The camera may not be able to focus using autofocus when lighting is poor See Also See page 35 for information on using the AF assist illuminator Information on the shooting modes in which AF assist is available may be found on page 221 See page 203 for restrictions on the lenses that can be used with AF assist 158 a4 Rangefinder MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose On to use the exposure indicator to determine whether the camera is correctly focused in manual focus mode M 40 note that this function is not available in shooting mode M when the exposure indicator i
89. 25 Use for snapshots of children Clothing and background details are vividly rendered while skin tones remain soft and natural Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off Use for close up shots of flowers insects and other small objects a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur Other Scenes The following scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial to SCENE and rotating the command dial until the desired scene appears in the monitor Night landscape SCENE Command dial Monitor Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes including street lighting and neon signs The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur Capture the effects of indoor background lighting Use for parties and other indoor scenes 26 27 28 Beach Snow Capture the brightness of sunlit expanses of water snow or sand The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off use of a tripod is re
90. 3 Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative Battery Display The camera is on but does not respond Wait for recording to end If the problem persists turn the camera off If the camera does not turn off remove and reinsert the battery or if you are using an AC adapter disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter Note that although any data currently being recorded will be lost data that have already been recorded will not be affected by removing or disconnecting the power source Viewfinder is out of focus Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional eyepiece correction lenses 17 209 Displays turn off without warning Choose longer delays for Custom Setting c2 Auto off timers LO 160 Information display does not appear in monitor Shutter release button is pressed halfway If information display does not appear when you remove your finger from shutter release button confirm that On is selected for Auto info display Q 171 and that battery is charged Viewfinder display is unresponsive and dim The response times and brightness of this display vary with temperature Shooting All Modes Camera takes time to turn on Delete files or folders Shutter release disabled e Memory card is locked full or not inserted 15 18 20 e Release locked is selected for Custom Setting f4 Slot empty release lock A 166
91. 3 E4 1 0 5 MEAUTO AG M1 sRGB 100D5200 DSC_0001 JP 15 04 2012 10 02 27 10 9 iso KKOO 35mm GPS FSD AUTO 11 8 7 Frame number total number of images B Protect StALUS ssssssccssssssscessssessrsssssssersssessersssssseesase 126 FE Camera name Retouch indicatOr sssssssssssssssrsssssrsssssresssrsssssrsssn 179 k Histogram showing the distribution of tones in the image 120 6l IMAGE QUALITY eesscssssssesssssssssssssssssssesssssssssesssessssssees 42 images e reene aeessiate eases 44 FIE NaM arsenom a a a 241 E Time of FECOPING eesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssssees 16 173 Date of recording ss esssesssssseesssssessssserssssseesss 16 173 11 Folder NaMe ssssssssssssssessssteesssseesssseessssesssstesssttesssses 151 12 Meteri scssi 62 Shooting MOde ssssssssssssssesssseessssesss 21 24 55 111 Shutter speen auiii 57 59 Apert l E sesssmdnncas ae nen ener naana 58 59 ISO sensitivity uussnnmnssninonnssnmacsnsssa 49 Focal length csssssscccssssssssssscsscesssssssersssossrssssessersnse 203 18 GPS data indicator weccscscssssssssesssssssssssssssescsssseeees 175 Image comment indicator eeseceseseeeeeeeees 174 20 Active D Lighting osessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssesessseses 69 21 Picture Control vcsssssssesssssssssssssesssssssssssssssessseesssseeenn 86 22 Color SDa e iaa A 152 Flash MOdeE ssssssssssssassesesesessiatversseestotasnsassnressnesisinaanrnes 46 LY White balanCe
92. 35 mm AF lenses however 00000000000 000457900 D autofocus is available only with the 17 19 mm 20 105 mm 106 135 mm focus points shown at right SB 800 SB 600 and SU 800 AF assist illumination is available with 24 o ooo ooo 0o00 105 mm AF lenses however Q o autofocus is available only with the 24 34 mm 35 49 mm 50 105 mm focus points shown at right SB 700 AF assist illumination is o available with 24 135 mm AF 00000000000 lenses however autofocus is D available only with the focus points 24 135 mm shown at right 208 Other Accessories At the time of writing the following accessories were available for the D5200 Power sources Filters Viewfinder eyepiece accessories Software Body cap 209 e Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL14 A 14 Additional EN EL14 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon authorized service representatives e Battery Charger MH 24 14 Recharge EN EL14 batteries e Power Connector EP 5A AC Adapter EH 5b These accessories can be used to power the camera for extended periods EH 5a and EH 5 AC adapters can also be used A power connector EP 5A is required to connect the camera to the EH 5b EH 5a or EH 5 see page 212 for details e Filters intended for special effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder e The D5200 can not be used with linear polarizing filters Use C PL or C PL Il circular polarizing filters instead e
93. 4 Copy Pictures to the Computer eeseessesssseesseesseessseessseesseeosessserosseesseesseosserosseesseessseesss 134 VOW a Lead 0 oan etree ene aine Ee aa a a 135 Printing Photographi ssssninieierirn nnii AEE 137 Connecting the Printer sesessssessseesssessseessseesseesneeonseessseeosseesseessseosserosseesseessseossseossersseesss 137 Printing Pictures One at a Time esesessesesessessesssosecseeoserseroresserseossesecsseoserseroseoseoseossessees 138 Printing Multiple Pictures sesessssessseesssessseessseesseesssesssseesseessseesseeosseeosseesseeseeosserosseroseesss 140 Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set seseesesessseessseesseesssessseeosseesseessseossseossersseesss 143 Viewing Photographs ON TV esesssessesseessesseessesseeseesseesseosesnsesseessesseoseensceseeoseosseecoseesseosee 145 Standard Definition Devices s ssseessseesssseesssseessseeessserosseesssseeossserssseresseerosseeosssersssseess 145 High Definition Devices e sesesssssesssseesssseesssseesnseeessseeosseeoosseesssserossereosserosseeoosserossserssss 146 Camera Menus 148 gt The Playback Menu Managing Images s sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssesssssssssssssssssasseessseaees 148 Playpack Folda siccnarnrenpia a a RR 148 Playback Display Options e sssesssessseesssessseessseesseeoseossseosseessseossesoseeosseessesoserossersseess 149 ADA Ea ome AY i E nen irene reir erie ner cen E ey eee N rn errr eee ee 149 Rotate F
94. 80 30 p progressive 25p 24p high normal e 1280 x 720 60p 50p high normal e 640 x 424 30p 25p high normal Frame rates of 30p actual frame rate 29 97 fps 60i and 60p actual frame rate 59 94 fps are available when NTSC is selected for video mode 25p 50i and 50p are available when PAL is selected for video mode Actual frame rate when 24p is selected is 23 976 fps MOV H 264 MPEG 4 Advanced Video Coding Linear PCM Built in or external stereo microphone sensitivity adjustable ISO 200 6400 can also be set to approx 0 3 0 7 1 or 2 EV ISO 25600 equivalent above ISO 6400 Sensor output is about 60 or 50 fps Monitor Monitor Playback Playback Interface USB Video output HDMI output Accessory terminal Audio input 7 5 cm 3 in approx 921k dot VGA vari angle TFT monitor with 170 viewing angle approx 100 frame coverage and brightness adjustment Full frame and thumbnail 4 9 or 72 images or calendar playback with playback zoom movie playback photo and or movie slide shows histogram display highlights auto image rotation and image comment up to 36 characters Hi Speed USB NTSC PAL Type C mini pin HDMI connector Wireless remote controller WR R10 wireless remote controller available separately Remote cord MC DC2 available separately GPS unit GP 1 available separately Stereo mini pin jack 3 5mm diameter 234 235 Supported languages Supportedla
95. A AEN E E A E tris teresa tsnaxtoaeapteedeiessctoe es 83 PICTUS CORNOS raa EEE E E E erase eae ernie 86 Selecting a Picture Control seinien asieran eanna EEE 86 Modifying Picture CONtKOIS sessssecesessessssecsssscsssecsesssscssssssscsssecsessssucassscsesscsecsssecseesees 87 Creating Custom Picture CONTKOIS cssscecsssecscsssecsssscsssesessssecsssessessseesssecssseseesssecsesees 90 Sharing Custom Picture Controls ccsssesecsssecsssesecsssecssssscsssecsssesscssseesssecssseseeseseesssees 92 Live View 93 Framing Photographs in the Monitor seesssesssessesseessesseesseessesseesscoseeseeoseessesseesserseesseess 93 Focusing in Live Vie Worsten EAE 94 The Live Vew DISDIAY aepurnamieiinna n 97 Recording and Viewing Movies 101 Recording MOVIES sess sess scacshavataislonseisesdssia estes adediccdesevanoussstavueciwonsistatoitadadsvonstwnssinettoneeuncintens 101 Movie Sotin re ent net nen ren ns IO re ne Ogee rere ee eee arer ere ee ees 103 TSUN Ty VOW NS ccs cations n See sn sesaa covet csaeues O AENA 106 Editing MOV ES soshcseierscaseicetonsstctcvoncctesstesasatoveanadecmsateetsdnctentatucesesiusadebeitedusacdiasuasieecasenstiens 107 TIMANG MOVI OS ienie a R icieadtecteeaneroscss 107 Saving Selected FraMes u cssscsssssscsssecsssssscsssecsssesscsssecsssssscesseesesssecsesesacssseesesecsesessesessces 110 Special Effects 111 Shooting with Special EffectS sseesseesssessseesseesseesseesseesseceseees
96. Can also be set to approx 0 3 0 7 1 or 2 EV ISO 25600 equivalent above ISO 6400 auto ISO sensitivity control available Auto extra high high normal low off Nikon Multi CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection 39 focus points including 9 cross type sensor and AF assist illuminator range approx 0 5 3 m 1 ft 8 in 9 ft 10 in 1 19 EV ISO 100 20 C 68 F e Autofocus AF Single servo AF AF S continuous servo AF AF C auto AF S AF C selection AF A predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status e Manual focus MF Electronic rangefinder can be used Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points Single point AF 9 21 or 39 point dynamic area AF 3D tracking auto area AF Focus can be locked by pressing shutter release button halfway single AE L servo AF or by pressing ari Om button AUTO oy 1 a 4 2 D X 9 5 Auto flash with auto pop up P S A M t1 Manual pop up with button release Approx 12 39 13 43 with manual flash m ft ISO 100 20 C 68 F TTL i TTL flash control using 2016 pixel RGB sensor is available with built in flash and SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 SB 600 or SB 400 i TTL balanced fill flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center weighted metering standard i TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering Auto auto with red eye reduction auto slow sync auto slow sync with red eye reduction fill fl
97. F GJBack MOK k JA Focal plane mark If desired the exposure indicator can be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of or behind the subject M 159 Image Quality and Size Together image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card Larger higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card M 241 Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio image quality Option Description NEF RAW Two images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one fine quality JPEG JPEG fine image NEF RAW NEF Two images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one normal quality JPEG normal JPEG JPEG image NEF RAW Two images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one basic quality JPEG basic JPEG image Raw 14 bit data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory NEF RAW NEF card Settings such as white balance and contrast can be adjusted after shooting JPEG basic JPEG fine Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 4 fine quality JPEG normal JPEG Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 8 normal quality Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 16 basic quality 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displaye
98. F AF area mode 36 Single servo AF ccsessssesseseeseees 33 94 SIZE ae E E 44 103 Skylight Filter effects 182 Slide SHOW eseseseeesesesesseeeeeseseeees 130 Slot empty release lock 166 DIOW SYNC soninmiewineneumnntinae 47 Small Image SIZE ecsesesceeseeeees 44 Soft Filter effects 182 Special effects MOdE ccesee 111 Speedlight uu eesesessessesecssecseens 204 Spot metering ss sssessssesssesssessssesseess 62 SRGB siina 152 Standard Set Picture Control 86 Standard i TTL fill flash for digital SLE ae AE 164 Standby timer 23 160 175 Start printing PictBridge 139 142 Storage FOICES sesssesessecseeseeseees 151 Straighten sssessssessssesesssesrssseesssseesss 188 Subject tracking AF 95 T Television csessesessssssessssecssesssecsees 145 Thumbnail playback 00 123 TVG seeeetcee acres eae anes 60 Time stamp PictBridge 138 TIME ZONES scssceinaeseesstennsdenstnanes 16 173 Time zone and date 00 173 TNE eee eee ere ere ner ee 31 51 TONING hiisi 88 89 Adige rere rere ere ea 181 Trimming MOVIES eeeeeeseeeeeeee 107 Type D lenS sssssssssesssseesssessessserssssees 200 Type Glens sssessssesssseeesssescsssserssseres 200 U USB CdD les iccsonsciouwmen 134 137 ONG eanceed anes 122 175 V Vibration Reduction 15 238 Video MOAE eesesseeseeeesees 145 172 VIOWFINGE N Q ceecesessessesee
99. F C focus modes With the shutter release Shutter release button button pressed halfway press the t O n E button to lock both focus and exposure an AE L icon will be displayed in the viewfinder m 63 Focus will remain locked while the ft O n button is pressed even if you later remove your finger from the shutter release button Het O n button Ca ERT ein AF S focus mode Focus will lock automatically when the in focus indicator appears and remain locked until you remove your finger from the shutter release button Focus can also be locked by pressing the t O n button see above 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep the shutter release button pressed halfway AF S or keep the it O n button pressed v allowing several photographs in succession to be oe taken at the same focus setting Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect If the subject moves focus again at the new distance The t Om Button Custom Setting f2 Assign AE L AF L button M 166 controls the behavior of the ifi O n button Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when you are not using an AF S or AF I lens or when autofocus does not produce the desired results M 34 1 Set the lens focus mode switch A M M A M If the lens is equipped with an A M or M A M mode mode switch mode switch swit
100. Fillflash 4 AUTO Auto red eye reduction SLOW red eye reduction o Flahoff AUTO Autoslowsync Flash off PA S M 4 Fill flash 4 Fill flash Red eye reduction Red eye reduction Z sLOW Slow sync red eye reduction SREAR Rear curtain sync ZSLOW Slowsync 4 BLOW Rear curtain slow sync 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the amp button Press the lt button again to place the cursor in the information display OFF OFF iA AUTO i00 FSD AF A i re i 0 0 t 00 GipSet amp button Information display 2 Display flash mode options Highlight the current flash mode in the information display and press NORM OFF OFF etAAUTO 100 ESD AF A i mem 0 0 t 00 iJBack Flash mod 3 Choose a flash mode Flash mode Highlight a mode and press 68 To return to Slow sync red eye shooting mode press the shutter release button p so Eo halfway Fi sfa am OK O 46 47 Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the previous page may combine one or more of the following settings as shown by the flash mode icon AUTO auto flash When lighting is poor or subject is backlit flash pops up automatically when shutter release button is pressed halfway and fires as required red eye reduction Use for portraits Red eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires reducing red eye off Flash does not fire
101. GE overlay csssssssessecssseecsseees 184 IMAGE quality ou ceesessscecseeeeeeeees 42 Image FEVIOW scscsssssssscsssrseeenees 149 MAJE S120 viaccess eceettemeretaes 44 Incandescent White balance 76 Info display format c scsseee 169 In focus indicator 22 38 40 63 Information display 6 169 Infrared receiver oo esesssessesecseeseees 31 Interval timer shooting 0 51 ISO display s sssseessseessseeessssessseseessse 161 ISO sensitivity ss esss00000000 49 153 ee A E rene vat eer ren enemy 164 i TTL balanced fill flash for digital SCR aae 164 J JPEG siisii aeneis 42 JPEG DaSiC rininis 42 JPEG MING vss satscsvssustetevanievavivnvisaicataies 42 JPEG NOrMadl un ceesssssessceessesssecseeess 42 L Landscape Set Picture Control 86 Language seesssessesseessesssesssess 16 173 Large Image size esscecseeseeee 44 OTIS ccssescccetsevstncseavees 15 19 199 237 LENS FOCUS FING esssseecsesesee 40 237 Lens MOUNT sicscscicscsscccscsciesconnceiests 1 41 Lens vibration reduction switch 15 237 Live vieW seesssessessseosressesssess 93 101 Lock mirror up for cleaning 216 Long exposure NR ue eeeeeeeeeee 153 Low angle SHOTS ecsccsessesecseeseseeees 5 M Manage Picture Control 90 Manual scccssssesssssecsssessseeesees 40 59 Manual fOCUS csesee0e 40 94 100 Manual movie setting5S 104 Matrix Meterin
102. HARGE lamp flashes quickly about eight times a second during charging confirm that the temperature is in the correct range and then unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery If the problem persists cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon authorized service representative Do not attempt to charge a fully charged battery Failure to observe this precaution will result in reduced battery performance Use the charger with compatible batteries only Unplug when not in use Removing the Battery To remove the battery turn the camera off and open the battery chamber cover Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand Formatting Memory Cards If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the D lla camera or if the card has been formatted in another device Monitor brightness select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the on screen instructions to format the card M 168 Note am that this permanently deletes any data the card may contain Image Dust Off ref photo Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to doo keep to a computer before proceeding V Memory Cards e Memory cards may be hot after use Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards Do not remove memory cards from the
103. J Color balance Image overlay NEF RAW processing 2 Selecta picture Color balance Highlight a picture and press moma Retouch The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices If the image was recorded at image quality settings of NEF RAW JPEG 1 42 retouch options apply only to the JPEG copy Image overlay and NEF RAW processing excepted 3 Select retouch options For more information see the section for the selected item To exit without creating a retouched copy press MENU 4 Create a retouched copy Press to create a retouched copy Except in the photo information image only page M 119 retouched copies are indicated by a r4 icon Creating Retouched Copies During Playback Retouched copies can also be created during playback RETOUCH MENU Ey D Lighting W Trim gt Cm Monochrome Q Filter effects amp gt Color balance OK Cancel Display picture full frame and Highlight an option and Create retouched copy press press 179 D Lighting MENU button gt cA retouch menu D Lighting brightens shadows making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs Before After Press A or W to choose the amount of correction performed D Lighting The effect can be previewed in the edit display Press to copy ve a the photograph lt Cancel A o OK NEN Red Eye Correction MENU button gt cf retouch men
104. M 93 The Information Display Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display Press the amp button once to view settings and again to make changes to settings Highlight items using the multi selector and press 8 to view options for the highlighted item lt button 1 6 7 8 910 111213 14 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 l als zy al nz TRE als 3 15 6 S15 dB 16 ti hte SENN 199 97a 5 Saletan ailin gapga ci enia Ot QUAL E 1 8 NORM OFF ills EAA AUTO 100 ESD AF A GH 00 a 00 NORM Mss ey TO FSD AF A m im 00a 00 Ks GipSet image auplity KaDBahk 20 19 34 Shooting mode Flash control indicator 164 Exposure indicator 0 59 auto Flash compensation indicator Exposure compensation auto flash off 21 for optional flash units 208 indicator oo cessescecsesseeseeeee 66 Scene modes ccsesseeseesees 24 12 Release MOC rieccccccccsssssssssseees 29 Bracketing progress P S A and M mode 55 13 Beep indicator 161 indicator sesesseseeseseeseeseeeees 85 Special effects mode 111 Battery indicator 20 B Help icon siissjsccrassenisicenees 228 ia Aperture f number 58 59 ISO sensitivity 49 P Image quality esse 42 Aperture display 58 59 ISO sensitivity PJ Image size o esssssssssssessene 44 Shutter speed
105. M Mode Only Select the following shutter speeds for long time exposures of moving lights the stars night scenery or fireworks Bulb u amp amp The shutter remains open while the shutter release button is held down To prevent blur use a tripod optional WR R10 and Length of exposure 35 s WR T10 wireless remote controllers or an Aperture f 25 optional MC DC2 remote cord M 210 The shutter release buttons on the WR T10 and MC DC2 perform the same role as the camera shutter release button Time Requires an optional ML L3 remote control M 210 Start the exposure by pressing the ML L3 shutter release button The shutter remains open for 30 minutes or until the button is pressed a second time 1 Ready the camera Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable level surface To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK 5 eyepiece cap M 32 To prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete use a fully charged EN EL14 battery or an optional EH 5b AC adapter and EP 5A power connector Note that noise bright spots randomly spaced bright pixels or fog may be present in long exposures before shooting choose On for Long exposure NR in the shooting menu M 153 Rotate the mode dial to M Mode dial ZEF Choose a shutter speed Rotate the command dial to choose a shutt
106. MOK 76 7 The Shooting Menu White balance can be selected using the White balance option in SHOOTING MENU the shooting menu M 150 which also can be used to fine tune Reset shooting menu Storage folder D5200 white balance M 78 or measure a value for preset white balance ma 79 Set Picture Control ESD Manage Picture Control Auto distortion control OFF The Fluorescent option in the White balance menu can be used Fluorescent to select the light source from the bulb types shown at right eg 3 2 Warm white fluorescent 3 3 White fluorescent 4 Cool white fluorescent 0K 35 Day white fluorescent gt 6 Daylight fluorescent gt 7 High temp mercury vapor Adjust Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths While light sources with a color temperature in the neighborhood of 5000 5500 K appear white light sources with a lower color temperature such as incandescent light bulbs appear slightly yellow or red Light sources with a higher color temperature appear tinged with blue The camera white balance options are adapted to the following color temperatures all figures are approximate SOdium vapor lamps 2700 K e direct sunlight 5200
107. NU button gt setup menu Choose whether the camera will establish wireless connections with smart devices when an optional WU 1a wireless mobile adapter M 210 is attached to the camera USB and A V connector Description Enable wireless connections to smart devices running the Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility Disable wireless connections to smart devices Choose this option in Disable locations where the use of wireless devices is prohibited Selecting this option also reduces the drain on the camera battery Firmware Version MENU button gt setup menu View the current camera firmware version Option Enable 177 c The Retouch Menu Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu press MENU and select the r retouch menu tab RETOUCH MENU RETOUCH MENU ic gt g Dtighting Red eye correction Red eye correction Trim Monochrome wi Filter effects Color balance amp Color balance Image overlay Image overlay P NEF RAW processing NEF RAW processing MENU button The retouch menu is used to create trimmed or retouched copies of the photographs on the memory card and is only available when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera Option RA Option aa Option aa EF D Lighting 180 NEF RAW processing 186 amp Color sketch 189 Red eye correction 180 Em Resize 187 Perspective control 190 X Trim 181 C8 Quick retouch 188 6 Miniature effec
108. Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA D200 Reference Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single lens reflex SLR digital camera To get the most from your camera please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product Where to Find It Find what you re looking for from amp The Table of Contents m iv Q Error Messages Q The Q amp A Index m ii Q Troubleshooting m 243 Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols and conventions are used V This icon marks cautions information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera This icon marks notes information that should be read before using the camera LE This icon marks references to other pages in this manual Menu items options and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in bold Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used Help Use the camera s on board help feature for help on menu items and other topics See page 11 for details Digitutor Digitutor a series of watch and learn manuals in movie form is available from the following website http www nikondigitutor com index_eng html A For Your Safet Before using the camera for the first time read the safety instructions in For Your Safety CO x xv Package Contents Confirm that the pac
109. Nikon brand electronic accessories including chargers batteries AC adapters and flash accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry The use of non Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty The use of third party rechargeable Li ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating igniting rupturing or leaking For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a local authorized Nikon dealer V Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements THE USE OF NON NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY V Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon authorized service representative once every one to two years and that it be serviced once every three to five years note that fees apply to these services Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professi
110. S 1 200 30 s 200 125 S 1 200 30 s Bulb 200 1 S Shutter speeds as slow as 30 s are available in slow sync rear curtain slow sync and slow sync red eye reduction modes Aperture Sensitivity and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity ISO equivalency and aperture Aperture at ISO equivalent of Approximate range CHE AK AK 1600 200 wom ra 2 28 a 56 8 1085 Sit 3in 27ftTIn 2 28 4 56 8 1 16 0760 2ftdin 197eBin 28 a s6 8 n 16 2 06 42 2f 137t9in 456 8 11 16 22 32 06 30 2fe 9feT0in se 8 e 2 2 osa arefe s n 6 22 32 oss ofa Tin n We 22 32 06 11 aft aie7in 16 22 32 06 07 2ftafeain 48 49 ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity is the digital equivalent of film speed The higher the ISO sensitivity the less light needed to make an exposure allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures but the more likely the image is to be affected by noise randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines noise is particularly likely at settings between Hi 0 3 equivalent to ISO 8000 and Hi 2 equivalent to ISO 25600 Choosing Auto allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions Mode ISO sensitivity a O Auto P S A M 100 6400 in steps of 3 EV Hi 0 3 Hi 0 7 Hi 1 Hi 2 Other shooting modes Auto 100 6400 in steps of 3 EV Hi 0 3 Hi 0 7 Hi 1 Hi 2 1 Place the cursor in th
111. The preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera can not be copied to the memory card renamed or deleted 92 Live View Framing Photographs in the Monitor Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view 1 Rotate the live view switch The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder 2 Position the focus point Position the focus point over your subject as described on page 96 Focus point 3 Focus Press the shutter release button halfway The y focus point will flash green while the camera focuses If the camera is able to focus the focus point will be displayed in green if the camera is unable to focus the focus point will flash red note that pictures can be taken even when the focus point flashes AUTO red check focus in the monitor before shooting Except in amp and modes AE L exposure can be locked by pressing the ari Omm button 4 Take the picture Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down The monitor turns off and the memory card access lamp lights during recording Do not remove the battery or memory card or unplug the optional AC adapter until Memory card access lamp recording is complete When shooting is complete the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds or until the shutter release button is pressed halfway T
112. Y W 1 Not available with spot metering 2 Can also be selected with flash unit 3 AA A mode selection performed on flash unit using custom settings Ais selected when a non CPU lens is used 4 Can only be selected with camera M 164 SB R200 SB 400 Y SISI 5 When a non CPU lens is used non TTL auto A is used regardless of mode selected with flash unit 206 207 EE Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non TTL auto and manual modes SB 80DX SB 28DX SB 28 SB 30 SB 272 SB 22S SB 23 SB 293 Flash mode SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 SB 50DX 1 SB 22 SB 20 SB 16B SB 15 SB 21B SB 29S3 Y a Nomao MM M Manual 7 Repeatingflsh W REAR Rear curtain sync A Y A A 1 Select mode P S A or M lower built in flash and use optional flash unit only 2 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter release is disabled Set flash unit to A non TTL auto flash 3 Autofocus is available with AF S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f 2 8G IF ED and AF S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f 2 8G ED lenses only 4 Available when camera is used to select flash mode Notes on Optional Flash Units Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions If the flash unit supports CLS refer to the section on CLS compatible digital SLR cameras The D5200 is not included in the digital SLR category in the SB 80DX SB 28DX and SB 50DX manuals If an optional flash unit is attached in shooting modes ot
113. a aok existing Picture Control to use the default name proceed to Step 7 To move the cursor in the name area rotate the command dial To enter a new letter at the current cursor position use the multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press To delete the character at the current cursor position press the button Keyboard area Name area Custom Picture Control names can be up to nineteen characters long Any characters after the nineteenth will be deleted 7 Save changes and exit Press amp to save changes and exit The new Set Pre con Picture Control will appear in the Picture E EN Neutra i EVI Vivid Control list EMC Monochrome EPT Portrait FAILS Landscape ECI VIVID 02 0k Grid GAdjust Manage Picture Control gt Rename Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time Manage Picture Control using the Rename option in the Manage Picture 5 Control menu Site Rename Delete Load save Manage Picture Control gt Delete The Delete option in the Manage Picture Control Manage Picture Control menu can be used to delete selected custom Picture Controls when they are no longer needed SSM Rename Load save The Original Picture Control Icon The original preset Picture Control on which the Original Picture Control icon custom Picture Control is based is indicated by an icon in the top right corner of the edit display VIVID 02 aj Sharpening Contrast Bright
114. a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section contact a Nikon authorized service representative for more information 204 The Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS Nikon s advanced Creative Lighting System CLS offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography Refer to the documentation provided with the flash unit for details EE CLS Compatible Flash Units The camera can be used with the following CLS compatible flash units Feature co SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 SB 600 SB 400 2 Guide No 4 34 111 28 92 30 98 21 69 ai ae aver ane 1 33 174 97138 A2738 ae 1 Ifa color filter is attached to the SB 910 SB 900 or SB 700 when AUTO or 4 flash is selected for white balance the camera will automatically detect the filter and adjust white balance appropriately 2 Wireless flash control is not available with the SB 400 3 Controlled remotely using optional SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 or SB 700 flash unit or SU 800 wireless Speedlight commander 4 m ft 20 C 68 F SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 and SB 600 at 35 mm zoom head position SB 910 SB 900 and SB 700 with standard illumination e The SU 800 wireless speedlight commander When mounted on a CLS compatible camera the SU 800 can be used as a commander for remote SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 SB 600 or SB R200 flash units in up to three groups The SU 800 itself is not equipped with a flash
115. ady to take second shot e Camera ready to take third shot During ADL bracketing the setting that will be used for the next shot is underlined in the information display A AUTO 100 2 00a 00 ijSet Disabling Bracketing To disable bracketing and resume normal shooting select OFF in Step 4 on the previous page To cancel bracketing before all frames have been recorded rotate the mode dial to a setting other than P S A or M Exposure Bracketing The camera modifies exposure by varying shutter speed and aperture mode P aperture mode S or shutter speed modes A and M If auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled in modes P S and A the camera will automatically vary ISO sensitivity for optimum exposure when the limits of the camera exposure system are exceeded in mode M the camera will first use auto ISO sensitivity control to bring exposure as close as possible to the optimum and then bracket this exposure by varying shutter speed See Also For information on using the Fn button and the command dial to choose the bracketing increment see page 165 Picture Controls Nikon s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings including sharpening contrast brightness saturation and hue among compatible devices and software Selecting a Picture Control The camera offers six Picture Controls In P S A and M modes you can choose a Picture Control according to the subj
116. al ees 187 GUCK ROT OUI Isc cs tec 8 car n seee ce avabeca cuca O 188 SaN a Weeerererere treet cere tere ON 188 DISTOPEIOM CONTO horiari e a O OS 188 FERVO E A A E 189 Or TN a ce tc accra cases cect ene eet ns eect peste 189 6 0 es lt i a pen ne ee ee ene ne ere ee eer ee 189 Perspective CON ING cuxcascaanctanrnivetnaraduenntamenamenatianchinumennaannen 190 Miniature ENEC Earns E Ea eee ec dsteee 191 selec uve COl eiaa cece eee 192 Side by side Comparison sesseesseesssesserossersseeosseoosnrosserssseossneosreesseessseossnrossnrosserssseoss 194 Recent Settings E My MENU scerna NOE 195 MY NENU naa E E A tices eecceunenes 195 Technical Notes 199 Eolien iile sa B geen ee 199 Compatible CPU Lenses sceussesssasissucisosiecesvesscdovousevebatiessuvansesovevivsssisavetsvaveciecnsevestccssorssandetes 199 Compatible NON CPU Lenses se sseesseessesssesseesseessecsseesseesscessceseeosersseosseoseeoneesseessersseesse 201 Optional Flash Units Speedlights ssesesesssesseeseessesssessesssesseesscsseeseeoseeseesseessessesssesse 204 The Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS s ssseesssessseessseesseessseessessseeosseesseessseessee 205 OMET PCCCS SOS aranin OTE 209 Approved Memory CardS ssseesseesesessseesssessseeosseesseesseosseeosseesseessserosseesseosserosseesseessseesss 211 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter se essseessseesseesssesseeosseesseeesseessseesss 212 Caring FOV the CAINS es czseis cessss
117. another language How do keep the displays from turning off Q and Settings How do focus the viewfinder Can display a framing grid in the monitor How do I set the camera clock How do I format memory cards How do restore default settings Is there any way to stop the camera beeping How do get help for a menu or message Connections How do I copy photos to a computer How do I print photos Can print the date of recording on my photos Maintenance and Optional Accessories What memory cards can use What lenses can I use What optional flash units Speedlights can use What other accessories are available for my camera What software is available for my camera What do do with the supplied eyepiece cap How do I clean the camera Where should take my camera for servicing and repairs A 178 194 180 186 184 185 189 107 110 AR 6 11 13 16 173 160 17 98 16 173 168 53 161 11 228 AR 132 136 137 144 138 144 163 LO 211 199 204 209 32 213 Table of Contents PaA ISON SEV casssccscapanzsssccatavdntndebea vase causeheaiassctbacnsioavecaleowdianssiavcrsanhsseauedersiduomeataderensleated i ELEL aE o E E A EI AAT A E AE E A E A ii F r Your SAP siirsin er E Er RE iA ARESE NEE EEEE E i X ES E E o A EN O A E E xii Introduction 1 G tting TO Know the CaMePa cssssssssssssssssssssescssssssescscsssssseescsescsessssesesesesesesesseseseseseaeesees 1
118. aphs are being recorded to the memory card the memory card access lamp will light M 22 Depending on the battery level and the number of the images in the buffer recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone out If the camera is switched off while data remain in the buffer the power will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been recorded If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card Continuous Release Modes Continuous release modes can not be used with the built in flash rotate the mode dial to M 21 or turn the flash off V 45 47 For information on the number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst see page 241 Buffer Size The approximate number of images that can be stored in the i25 5 Ci memory buffer at current settings is shown in the viewfinder exposure count display while the shutter release button is pressed The illustration shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about 17 pictures The Shooting Menu The release mode can also be selected using the Release mode SHOOTING MENU Col option in the shooting menu 150 NE ELTA HDR high dynamic range OFF Long exposure NR OFF E High ISO NR NORM E iso sensitivity settings Multiple exposure OFF 30
119. ard To display the current Pi Kem Few picture full screen press and hold the amp fe LA A Ng button To select the current picture for printing press A The picture will be marked with a amp icon and the number of prints will be set to 1 press A or W to specify the number of prints up to 99 to deselect the picture press W when the number of prints is 1 Continue until all the desired pictures have been selected Set Zoom OK LOLA I DPOF print order DSC_0001 JPG 15 04 2012 10 00 04 Q button View photo full screen 3 Display imprint options DPOF print order Select set Press to display data imprint options z O Print date O gt 143 4 Select imprint options ss DPOF print order Select set Highlight the following options and press gt to toggle the highlighted option on or off to complete the print order without including 0 fines this information proceed to Step 5 e Print shooting data Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order e Print date Print date of recording on all pictures in print order 5 Complete the print order Press to complete the print order V DPOF Print Order To print the current print order when the camera is connected to a PictBridge printer select Print DPOF in the PictBridge menu and follow the steps in Printing Multiple Pictures to modify and print the current order Q 140 DPOF print date and shooting da
120. ash red eye reduction slow sync slow sync with red eye reduction rear curtain with slow sync rear curtain sync off 3 1 EV in increments of 3 or 2 EV Lights when built in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged flashes after flash is fired at full output ISO 518 hot shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 or SB 700 as a master flash or SU 800 as commander Flash Color Information Communication supported with all CLS compatible flash units AS 15 sync terminal adapter available separately Auto incandescent fluorescent 7 types direct sunlight flash cloudy shade preset manual all except preset manual with fine tuning Live view Lens servo AF area mode Autofocus Automatic scene selection Movie Metering Metering method Frame size pixels and frame rate File format Video compression Audio recording format Audio recording device ISO sensitivity e Autofocus AF Single servo AF AF S full time servo AF AF F e Manual focus MF Face priority AF wide area AF normal area AF subject tracking AF Contrast detect AF anywhere in frame camera selects focus point automatically when face priority AF or subject tracking AF is selected AUTO Available in amp and modes TTL exposure metering using main image sensor Matrix e 1920 x 1080 60i 59 94 fields s 50i 50 fields s x high normal e 1920 x 10
121. at startup shutdown 9N The camera will check the image sensor and then begin cleaning 554 flashes in the viewfinder and other operations can not be performed Do not remove or disconnect the power source until cleaning is complete and the message shown at right is no longer displayed 214 215 EE Clean at Startup Shutdown Choose from the following options Option Description The im nsor i i i i N Clean at startup e image sensor is automatically cleaned each time the camera is turned on F Clean at The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each shutdown time the camera is turned off SN Clean at startup amp The image sensor is cleaned automatically at startup and at shutdown shutdown Cleaning off Automatic image sensor cleaning off 1 Select Clean image sensor in the setup E ormat memory car menu A Monitor brightness Info display format Press the MENU button to display the menus E e a ean image sensor Highlight Clean image sensor in the setup E Lock mirror up for cleaning Image Dust Off ref ph menu M 167 and press P D SRE e a MENU button 2 Select Clean at startup shutdown Clean image sensor Highlight Clean at startup shutdown and press p Clean now Clean at startup shutdown 9N 3 Select an option Clean image sensor Clean at startup shutdown Highlight an option and press ON Clean at startup FF Clean at shutdown 8 Clean at startup amp shutdown
122. available with AF S and AF I lenses Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses AF lenses IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported and Al P lenses Non CPU lenses can be used in mode M but the camera exposure meter will not function The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane shutter 1 4000 30 s in steps of 1 3 or 1 2 EV Bulb Time requires optional ML L3 remote control X 200 s synchronizes with shutter at 200 s or slower Release Release mode Frame advance rate Self timer S single frame L continuous L 24H continuous H self timer 2s delayed remote ML L3 quick response remote ML L3 8 quiet shutter release interval timer photography supported Up to 3 fps L or 5 fps H manual focus mode M or S shutter speed 1 250 s or faster and other settings at default values 25 55 10 s 20s 1 9 exposures Exposure TTL exposure metering using 2016 pixel RGB sensor Metering mode Metering method Range ISO 100 f 1 4 lens 20 C 68 F Exposure meter coupling Mode Exposure compensation Bracketing Exposure lock e Matrix metering 3D color matrix metering II type G and D lenses color matrix metering II other CPU lenses e Center weighted metering Weight of 75 given to 8 mm circle in center of frame e Spot metering Me
123. camera turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded deleted or copied to a computer Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects Do not bend drop or subject to strong physical shocks Do not apply force to the card casing Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card Do not expose to water heat high levels of humidity or direct sunlight Do not format memory cards in a computer Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off turn the camera off open the memory card slot cover and press the card in to eject it D The card can then be removed by hand The Write Protect Switch SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data When this switch is in the lock position the memory card can not be formatted and photos can not be deleted or recorded a beep will sound if Write protect switch you attempt to release the shutter To unlock the memory card slide the switch to the write position l vLOCK 18 19 V CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring 200 lock aperture at the minimum setting highest f number Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removi
124. ch slide the switch to M 2 Focus To focus manually adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus Photographs can be taken at any time even when the image is not in focus EE The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus the focus point can be selected from any of the 39 focus points After positioning the subject in the selected focus point press the shutter release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in focus indicator is displayed Note that with the subjects listed on page 34 the in focus indicator may sometimes be displayed when the subject is not in focus confirm focus in the viewfinder before shooting 40 41 Selecting Manual Focus with the Camera If the lens supports M A autofocus with manual override manual focus can also be selected by setting the camera focus mode to MF manual focus M 33 Focus can then be adjusted manually regardless of the mode selected with the lens Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between your subject and the camera measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46 5 mm 1 83 in The Exposure Indicator as Rangefinder Focus mode Manual focus PEE AF C
125. ckets Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are unable to focus the viewfinder as described above select single servo autofocus AF S Q 33 single point AF C2 A 36 and the center focus point and then frame a high contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter release button halfway to focus the camera With the camera in focus use the diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus in the viewfinder If necessary viewfinder focus can be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses vV During Charging Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging Failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging again V Charging the Battery Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x xi and 218 220 of this manual Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures of 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0 C 32 F to 15 C 59 F and from 45 C 113 F to 60 C 140 F The battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 C 32 F or above 60 C 140 F If the C
126. commended to prevent blur when lighting is poor i Dusk Dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor Use for portraits of active pets The AF assist illuminator turns off 6 Candlelight For photographs taken by candlelight The built in flash turns off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor Use for fields of flowers orchards in bloom and other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms The built in flash turns off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves The built in flash turns off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor Use for vivid photographs of food Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur the built in flash can also be used M 45 28 More on Photography All Modes Single Frame Continuous Self timer Remote and Quiet Release Modes Choose from the following release modes Mode Description LS Single frame Camera takes one photograph each time shutter release button is pressed Continuous L continuous low speed The camera takes photographs at about 3 frames per second fps while the shutter release button is pressed Continuous H continuous high speed The came
127. count down the days until a birthday or wedding 02 24 04 2012 Past date two days elapsed EB 4 02 20 04 2012 Future date two days remaining Up to three separate dates can be stored in slots 1 2 and 3 The first time you use the date counter you will be prompted to select a date for slot 1 enter a date using the multi selector and press 68 To change the date or store additional dates highlight a slot press gt and enter the date To use the stored date highlight the slot and press To choose a date counter format highlight Display options and press gt to display the menu shown at right Highlight an option and press 68 Press 6X in the date counter menu when settings are complete d6Print date Date counter Display options K 22 04 2012 ma 7 15 04 2012 d6Print date Choose date ka ME 22 04 2012 h amann azze d6Print date Display options Khs Number of days Years and days Years months and days a e Bracketing Flash e1 Flash Cntrl for Built in Flash MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose the flash mode for the built in flash in P S A and M modes Option Description TIL TTL Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions Choose a flash level between Full and 1 32 32 of full ces e power At full power the built in flash has a Guide o o fui Ss M Manual Number of 13 43 m ft ISO 100 20 C
128. cular motion taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens The lens hood or NC filters can be used to protect the front lens element Attach the front and rear caps before placing the lens in its flexible pouch When a lens hood is attached do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the hood If the lens will not be used for an extended period store it in a cool dry location to prevent mold and rust Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls Keep the lens dry Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from reinforced plastic EE Vibration Reduction VR AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G VR lenses support vibration reduction VR which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned allowing shutter speeds to be slowed by approximately 3 EV at a focal length of 55 mm Nikon measurements effects vary with the user and shooting conditions To use vibration reduction slide the vibration reduction switch Y to ON Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter release button is pressed halfway reducing the effects of camera shake on the image in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of framing the subject and focusing in both autofocus and manual focus modes When the camera
129. d in the monitor press the amp button Press the lt button again to place the cursor in the information display ma 00 00 iSet W button Information display 2 Display image quality options Highlight the current image quality in the information display and press mg OFF OFF SA AUTO 100 FAF A ma 00 a00 Image quality Gi Back 3 Choosea file type Image quality Highlight an option and press 68 To return to NEF RAW shooting mode press the shutter release button 36 NB RAM RAI RAMS AEEITN halfway 224 FINE NORM BASIC GJBack MOK 42 43 NEF RAW Images Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF RAW images White balance bracketing M 83 high dynamic range HDR 1 71 and print date M 163 are not available at image quality settings of NEF RAW or NEF RAW JPEG NEF RAW images can be viewed on the camera or using software such as Capture NX 2 available separately 209 or ViewNX 2 available on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD JPEG copies of NEF RAW images can be created using the NEF RAW processing option in the retouch menu M 186 NEF RAW JPEG When photographs taken at NEF RAW JPEG are viewed on the camera only the JPEG image will be displayed When photographs taken at these settings are deleted both NEF and JPEG images will be deleted The Shooting Menu Image quality can also be adjusted using the Image qual
130. d is displayed during movie recording when frame sizes other than 640 x 424 are selected for Movie settings gt Frame size frame rate in the shooting menu M 103 the area outside the movie frame crop is grayed out when movie indicators are displayed Automatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector If live view is selected in amp or mode the camera will automatically analyze the subject and select the appropriate shooting mode when autofocus is enabled The selected mode is shown in the monitor Q 97 Portrait Human portrait subjects Landscapes and cityscapes Closeup Subjects close to the camera Night portrait Portrait subjects framed against a dark background AUTO Subjects suited to amp or mode or that do not fall into the categories Auto flash off listed above Exposure Depending on the scene exposure may differ from that which would be obtained when live view is not used Metering in live view is adjusted to suit the live view display producing photographs with exposure close to what is seen in the monitor In P S A and 44 modes exposure can be adjusted by 5 EV in increments of 3 EV by rotating the command dial while keeping the i button pressed M 65 Note that the effects of values over 3 EV or under 3 EV can not be previewed in the monitor 3e ce B he D lt T 98 99 HDMI When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device the camera moni
131. dial to highlight images for full frame playback playback zoom M 125 deletion QQ 127 or protection M 126 Display fewer images Highlight images View highlighted image Delete highlighted T See page 127 for more information photo Change protect lt Press X to display the highlighted image full frame status of highlighted See page 126 for more information photo Return to Press shutter release button halfway Monitor will turn off shooting mode photographs can be taken immediately 123 Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date press the amp amp button when 72 images are displayed Thumbnail list Date list Full frame Thumbnail playback Calendar playback playback The operations can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date list or the thumbnail list To Description Toggle between date Press Q1 button in date list to place cursor in Qe list and thumbnail list thumbnail list Press again to return to date list Exit to thumbnail e Date list Exit to 72 frame playback playback Zoom in on Q e Thumbnail list Press and hold amp button to zoom in on highlighted photo highlighted picture Highlight dates e Date list Highlight date Highlight images e Thumbnail list Highlight picture Toggle full frame e Date list View pictures taken on selected date playback e Thumbnail list View highlighted picture Del
132. e 1 highlighted press to display a list of Image Image2 Preview the NEF RAW pictures created with this camera EI l Ei Overla m a OK Malcrat 2 Select the first image neon Use the multi selector to highlight the first 510005200 photograph in the overlay To view the i Why es o highlighted photograph full frame press and T 2 id hold the amp button Press 8 to select the aoon ENG highlighted photograph and return to the preview display 184 3 Select the second image The selected image will appear as Image 1 Highlight Image 2 and press 69 then select the second photo as described in Step 2 4 Adjust gain image overlay Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize el a ENN exposure for the overlay by pressing A or W to ae iid select gain from values between 0 1 and 2 0 E E Repeat for the second image The default value is pg ae 1 0 select 0 5 to halve gain or 2 0 to double it The effects of gain are visible in the Preview column 5 Preview the overlay TEZ Press lt or P to place the cursor in the Preview J column and press A or W to highlight Overlay i Ei Press to preview the overlay as shown at right T ha to save the overlay without displaying a preview ogc select Save To return to Step 4 and select new photos or adjust gain press amp amp 7 6 Save the overlay Press k while the preview is displayed to save the overlay After an overlay is created the resulting image will b
133. e 95 For information on using the Fn button and the command dial to select an AF area mode see page 165 Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF area modes other than Auto area AF you can choose from 39 focus points making it possible to compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame 1 Choose an AF area mode other than m AF area mode Auto area AF m 36 ee Y a SE GJBack MOK 2 Select the focus point Use the multi selector to select the focus point in the viewfinder or information display while the exposure meters are on Press to select the center focus point ESD AF A 0 amp amp ma 00 a 00 CijSet Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing in AF A AF S and AF C focus modes M 33 making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be ina focus point in the final composition If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus 34 focus lock can also be used to recompose the photograph after focusing on another object at the same distance as your original subject Focus lock is most effective when an option other than Auto area AF is selected for AF area mode CO 36 1 Focus Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter release button halfway to initiate focus Check that the in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder 38 2 Lock focus AF A and A
134. e SDHC compliant The camera supports UHS 1 3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDXC compliant The camera supports UHS 1 a A i Other cards have not been tested For more details on the above cards please contact the manufacturer Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter 1 Ready the camera Open the battery chamber and power connector covers 2 Insert the EP 5A power connector Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side The latch locks the connector in place when the connector is fully inserted NY RL GA N 3 Close the battery chamber cover Position the power connector cable so that it passes through the power connector slot and close the battery chamber cover 4 connect the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter 3 and the EP 5A power cable to the DC socket A icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector 212 Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period remove the battery and store it in a cool dry area with the terminal cover in place To prevent mold or mildew store the camera in a dry well v
135. e battery while the internal temperature is elevated will impair battery performance and the battery may not charge or charge only partially Wait for the battery to cool before charging Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement Purchase a new EN EL14 battery Charge the battery before use When taking photographs on important occasions ready a spare EN EL14 battery and keep it fully charged Depending on your location it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice Note that on cold days the capacity of batteries tends to decrease Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge Used batteries are a valuable resource recycle in accord with local regulations 220 Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode 6 3 amp t ARN am a aM 2 mi A imagequalty CW WW y 7 White balance SetPicureContel j EEEE Auto distortion control v gCos CW WW g AciveDlighting SS o HH 2 HOR high dynamicrange Ww o M ZlongeoureNR WWW WOW HW Moson wvvvv v VO Sosenstiviyseins y VW
136. e displayed full frame in the monitor vV Image Overlay The overlay has the same photo info including date of recording metering shutter speed aperture shooting mode exposure compensation focal length and image orientation and values for white balance and Picture Control as the photograph selected for Image 1 185 NEF RAW Processing MENU button gt r4 retouch menu Create JPEG copies of NEF RAW photographs 1 Select NEF RAW processing ee MENU Highlight NEF RAW processing in the retouch 7 Redeye conection menu and press gt to display a picture selection t Monochrome dialog listing only NEF RAW images created with D aE this camera A 2 Selecta photograph NEF RAW processing Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph ee to view the highlighted photograph full frame f press and hold the amp button Press to select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the ml next step 3 Adjust NEF RAW processing settings Adjust the settings listed below Note that white balance is not available with pictures created with multiple exposure or image overlay and that exposure compensation can only be set to values between 2 and 2 EV NEF RAW processing Image quality Image size Q 44 l White balance Q 76 Exposure compensation Q 65 Picture Control 1 86 High ISO NR 153 NEF RAW processing Color space D Lighting QV 180 EE L A OK 0 4 Copy t
137. e information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the 4 button Press the lt button again to place the cursor in the information display W OFF OFF A FISD AF A Cmi amp button Information display 2 Display ISO sensitivity options Highlight the current ISO sensitivity in the information display and press ESD AF A ma 00200 ISO sensitivity GidBack 3 Choose an ISO sensitivity Highlight an option and press 68 To return to ISO sensitivity i 100 125 shooting mode press the shutter release button ee ee halfway a 640 800 1000 1250 GJBack MOK Auto If the mode dial is rotated to P S A or M after Auto is selected for ISO sensitivity in another mode the ISO sensitivity last selected in P S A or M mode will be restored The Shooting Menu ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the ISO sensitivity SHOOTING MENU A k E RGB settings option in the shooting menu 150 KEEA n HDR high dynamic range OFF Long exposure NR OFF mi High ISO NR NORM LUH ISO sensitivity settings Release mode Multiple exposure See Also For information on enabling auto ISO sensitivity control in P S A or M modes see page 154 For information on using the High ISO NR option in the shooting menu to reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities see page 153 For information on using the Fn button and the command dial to select ISO sensitivity s
138. e interaction of an image containing a regular repeating grid such as the pattern of weave in cloth or windows in a building with the camera image sensor grid If you notice moir in your photographs try changing the distance to the subject Zooming in and out or changing the angle between the subject and the camera Caring for the Battery Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries e Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment e Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat e Keep the battery terminals clean e Turn the product off before replacing the battery e Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and replace the terminal cover These devices draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point that it will no longer function If the battery will not be used for some time insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it and storing it in a location with an ambient temperature of 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F avoid hot or extremely cold locations Repeat this process at least once every six months e Turning the camera on and off repeatedly when the battery is fully discharged will shorten battery life Batteries that have been fully discharged must be charged before use The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in use Attempting to charge th
139. e maximum length for individual movie files is 4 GB for maximum recording times see page 103 note that depending on memory card write speed shooting may end before this length is reached 1 211 V Recording Movies Flicker banding or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame flicker and banding can be reduced using Flicker reduction N 172 Bright light sources may leave after images when the camera is panned Jagged edges color fringing moir and bright spots may also appear Bright bands may appear in some areas of the frame if the subject is briefly illuminated by a flash or other bright momentary light source When recording movies avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera s internal circuitry The camera can record both video and sound do not cover the microphone during recording Note that the built in microphone may record lens noise during autofocus and vibration reduction Flash lighting can not be used during movie recording Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera s internal circuits exit live view when the camera is not in use Note that the temperature of the camera s internal circuits may rise and noise bright spots randomly spaced br
140. ease Button AE L sesessssessseesssessseessseesseessseessseessseesseeoseeosserossersseesss 159 c2 Auto Of TIME S aminan erena AE R 160 C5 SELF a E E A E E E AEE E E 160 c4 Remote on Duration ML L3 sseessesssesssesesesseesseesseesseoseesseesseessessesneeoseesseesseesse 161 vii viii dI o peer rear mnt ee EVR a A nT ae Te eS o 161 2 Viewfinder Grid Display cscssssssssssssssssssscssssssscsssecsssssecsssscsesessecssssseessseesssees 161 GIS SO DIS ay aiee te sate caa ents aeue aeons sans tetera meee ease 161 d4 File Number SEQUENCE ccsssssssssscsssssscsesssssssscsesssscesessssssescsssesscsesesssseacacaceseacacs 162 ds Exposure Delay Mode siiu e E EANO 162 0 oe ea digi BY E ee E E ee ere 163 ee Bracke tng aS Nens a tee te siete dias eaead ce eg cal aoe hase aes 164 e1 Flash Crtrl for Built in Flash ou essssssscssssssecsssecsecsssscesssssscessecsssecsecsssscsscesees 164 OZ AUTO Bracketing SOC i ssccsccsszsnscecnsnui casseetescessensesavorin A E 164 Te COMMONS sasctinaiesetnuaiss TEN untae venanietenaes 165 TP ASSIOI EM BUON danen AO 165 T2ASSIQMAE L Ar L BUNLOR ss enccnad a arise aaa 166 f3 Reverse Dial Rotation csssssssssssssssecsssscsessssscsssscsecsssessssecssssssecsssecsssscsecsssecseesees 166 f4 Slot Empty Release LOCK ssssessssssssssssessssecssssssesssscsssessessssecsesscsecassecseessseesees 166 5 REVETSE ICICATONS arnan a T AN EAA 166 T The Setup Menu Camera Sep cninn A OAN
141. eceseeeseeesseesseeoseeoseeoseeesees 111 Night ViSiON ssessssssssrssnsssessosisssseresnissssitssevsrsuseeeitsnavenevinsisisaitinesieneiesvniddnnsskenieissssssrtai 112 BO ON I n A EE AANE 112 RPE Miniature EIS CU esnan waseeiasauelbisieetteccs asacn ees 112 P elective Color gene eet enna ae T ene 113 PAGS aT i 1 nee Ree arene eee Tera A P E A A ener ene a A ee 113 lO SEM IY E OV a cance ates tatrcane eas E E A ON A 113 LON TC e E EE eases 113 Options Available in Live View es sssessesssessseesseesseessorsseosseoseessessseoseessserssersseossroseesseess 114 Playback and Deletion 118 F l Frame Play Dac Kenian EEEE 118 PHOTO MIOMA Ol iesssronsnson ruanan A RO pantees 119 Thumbnail Playback casee ERER 123 Calendar PIA ACK sex eecorressinsvararerustenrresinstriuan sere eninrea eanetenenneennacs 124 Taking a Closer Look Playback ZOOM csssssssssssssssssssesscssssssssesssssessssssecsssssescsesesessees 125 Protecting Photographs from Deletion cceesessssssscsesesecsesessesesesessessseessseseeseseseees 126 Deleting Photographs ou cssssssssssssscsssssesssssscssscscsssessesesescsesessssesesesesesessseeseseacseseseeseseees 127 Full Frame Thumbnail and Calendar Playback ccsscsssssssssessssecscsssecssssessseeees 127 TIS Playback Ment swsssunannsacsinmiraninak eai n a RRON 128 MIES RONE a E A AEN A A A EAN 130 yvi Connections 132 Mstalling VIEWNA 2 suissa aan REN 132 USINO VICWNA 2 siiin riena EEEE EAA Ei 13
142. ect or type of scene in other modes the camera selects a Picture Control automatically Option Description ESD Standard situations INL Neutral j be extensively processed or retouched mV Vivi EVI Vivid that emphasize primary colors MC Monochrome Take monochrome photographs Standard processing for balanced results Recommended for most Minimal processing for natural results Choose for photographs that will later Pictures are enhanced for a vivid photoprint effect Choose for photographs PT Portrait Process portraits for skin with natural texture and a rounded feel ALS Landscape Produces vibrant landscapes and cityscapes 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the amp button Press the lt button again to place the cursor in the information display lt button 2 Display Picture Control options Highlight the current Picture Control and press QW 3 Select a Picture Control Highlight a Picture Control and press 68 To return to the information display press the shutter release button halfway NORM OFF OFF A AUTO 100 EISD AF A Cmi a 00 00 gt We Information display ow c OFF OFF A AUTO 100 F A e ma 00 a00 Set Picture Control GidBack Set Picture Control Vivid aS FNL EMC BPT EALS Ls Fl SF Taamm MOK 86 87 Modifying Picture Controls Existi
143. ed DK 5 eyepiece cap 1 32 Other Settings Settings can not be adjusted during interval timer photography Regardless of the release mode selected the camera takes one photograph at each interval in mode 8 camera noise will be reduced Bracketing M 83 multiple exposure QI 73 and high dynamic range HDR amp 71 can not be used Interrupting Interval Timer Photography To interrupt interval timer shooting turn the camera off or rotate the mode dial to a new setting Returning the monitor to the storage position does not interrupt interval timer shooting 52 53 Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below and on page 54 can be restored to default values by holding the MENU and gt buttons down together for more than two seconds these buttons are marked by a green dot The information display turns off briefly while settings are reset MENU button lt amp button EE Settings Accessible from the Information Display Option Image quality AF area mode Image size Viewfinder Auto bracketing 9 tf A Single point AF ints Option Default E P S A M Off s Dynamic area AF HDR high dynamic range 39 points P S A M a O X lal 2 Bi m 8 Active D Lighting 76 2 im 9 6 5 A PSA Auto area AF PS A M O Mto M White balance Live view movie Z a 2 Fa 3X 6 ia s Ne P S A M ag Face priority AF ISO sensitivity A E n WAFS
144. ee page 165 50 51 Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals V Before Shooting Before beginning interval timer photography take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor To ensure that shooting starts at the desired time check that the camera clock is set correctly M 173 Use of a tripod is recommended Mount the camera on a tripod before shooting begins To ensure that shooting is not interrupted be sure the battery is fully charged or use an optional EH 5b AC adapter and EP 5A power connector 1 Select Interval timer shooting SHOOTING MENU l Interval timer shooting OFF Press the MENU button to display the menus Mowesetings Highlight Interval timer shooting in the shooting menu and press P ge N E MENU button 2 Choose asta rting time CIETE Choose from the following starting triggers e To start shooting immediately highlight Now and press Shooting begins about three 4 E Start time amp 00 01 00 seconds after settings are completed p proceed to Step 3 e Tochooseastarting time highlight Start time Interval timer shooting gt Start time and press to display the start time options shown at right Press lt or P gt to highlight hours or minutes and press A or ar 01 to change Press to continue om gt 00 00 A 00 1 3 Choose the
145. el distortion lt to reduce pin cushion distortion the effect can be previewed in the edit display note that greater amounts of distortion control result in more of the edges being cropped out Press to copy the photograph or press gt to exit to playback without creating a copy V Auto Auto is for use only with pictures taken with type G and D lenses PC fisheye and certain other lenses excluded Results are not guaranteed with other lenses 188 Fisheye MENU button gt r4 retouch menu Create copies that appear to have been taken with a fisheye lens Press to increase the effect this also increases the amount that will be cropped out at the edges of the image lt to reduce it The effect can be previewed in the edit display Press to copy the photograph or press gt to exit to playback without creating a copy Color Outline MENU button gt r retouch menu Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for painting The effect can be previewed in the edit display Press to copy the photograph jut Before After Color Sketch MENU button gt r retouch menu Create a copy of a photograph that resembles a sketch made Color sketch with colored pencils Press A or W to highlight Vividness or Outlines and press lt or gt to change Vividness can be increased to make colors more saturated or decreased for a washed out monochromatic effect while outline
146. eleted Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry To prevent an accidental interruption of power avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected Cleaning When cleaning the camera body use a blower to gently remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or seaside wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly The lens and mirror are easily damaged Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower When using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid To remove fingerprints and other stains from the lens apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully See The Low Pass Filter M 214 216 for information on cleaning the low pass filter Do not touch the shutter curtain The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain poke it with cleaning tools or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower These actions could scratch deform or tear the curtain 219 Storage To prevent mold or mildew store the camera in a dry well ventilated area If you are using an AC adapter unplug the adapter to prevent fire If the product will not be used for an extended p
147. entilated area Do not store your camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that e are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 e are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios e are exposed to temperatures above 50 C 122 F or below 10 C 14 F Cleaning Use a blower to remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After Camera using the camera at the beach or seaside wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly body dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly Important Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not covered under warranty These glass elements are easily damaged Remove dust and lint with a blower If using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid To remove fingerprints and other stains apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and clean with care Remove dust and lint with a blower When removing fingerprints and other stains Monitor wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather Do not apply pressure as this could result in damage or malfunction Lens mirror and viewfinder Do not use alcohol thinner or other volatile chemicals V Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon authorized
148. enu Choose from the following filter effects After adjusting filter effects as described below press to copy the photograph Option Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter making the Skylight picture less blue The effect can be previewed in the monitor as shown at right Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects giving Warm filter the copy a warm red cast The effect can be previewed in the monitor Red intensifier Intensify reds Red intensifier greens Green Green intensifier intensifier or blues Blue intensifier Press A to increase the effect W to decrease Blue intensifier Add starburst effects to light sources e Number of points Choose from four six or eight e Filter amount Choose the brightness of the light j_ e sources affected Cross screen e Filter angle Choose the angle of the points e Length of points Choose the length of points e Confirm Preview the effects of the filter as shown at right Press amp to preview the copy full frame e Save Create a retouched copy DE Soft Add a soft filter effect Press A or W to choose the ve ve filter strength PE e Verein OK 10 4 Cancel G Zoom OK KENG 182 Color Balance MENU button gt r4 retouch menu Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown below The effect is displayed in the monitor together with red green and blue histograms M 120 giv
149. enu The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options Note that depending on the number of images some time may be required for deletion Option Description nom Selected Delete selected pictures Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date ALL All Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback M 148 EE Selected Deleting Selected Photographs 1 Select Delete Bere OAKEY To display the menus press the MENU button 7 Playback folder 3 Playback display options Highlight Delete in the playback menu and y Image review Rotate tall press PB E Side show DPOF print order MENU button 2 Choose Selected g Det Highlight Selected and press P Select date ALL All 3 Highlight a picture ss Delete Selected Use the multi selector to highlight a picture C10005200 to view the highlighted picture full screen press and hold the amp button 4 Select the highlighted picture ZT Selected Press the Q1 button to select the JOR Enosa highlighted picture Selected pictures are marked by a i icon Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select additional pictures to deselect a a SS picture highlight it and press Q 7 ahr rel eat 5 Press to complete the operation A confirmation dialog will be displayed highlight Yes and press Q Koj 1 lt E 3 Deo Wi KA aiar Ca A 128 129 EE Select Date Deleting Photographs Ta
150. enu bes 3Built in AF assist illuminator ON a4Rangefinder OFF c1Shutter release button AE L OFF c2Auto off timers NORM P 3Self timer a AUTOTOCUS c Timers AE lock a AF C priority selection ES b Exposure a2Number of focus points AF39 33Built in AF assist illuminator ON c Timers AE lock 24Rangefinder OFF b1EV steps for exposure cntrl 1 3 d Shooting display c2Auto off timers Bracketing flash P 3Selftimer f Controls d Shooting display c4Remote on duration ML L3 1m Beep d2Viewfinder grid display d3IS0 display Reset custom settings Reset CUS tom d4File number sequence a5Exposure delay mode settings CO 156 d6Print date Flash cntrl for built in flash Bracketing flash c4Remote on duration ML L3 d1Beep d2Viewfinder grid display 43 SO display d4File number sequence a5Exposure delay mode OFF d6Print date OFF e1Flash cntrl for built in flash TTLS f Controls Auto bracketing set AE K 2Assign AE L AF Lbutton iy f3Reverse dial rotation 4Slot empty release lock LOCK 5Reverse indicators 0 155 The following Custom Settings are available Custom Setting Default oo Reset custom settings 156 a Autofocus al AF C priority selection Focus 157 a2 Number of focus points 39 points 157 a3 Built in AF assist illuminator On 158 a4 Rangefinder Off 159 b Exposure b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl 1 3 step 159 c Timers AE lock c1 2 Normal 3 Self timer delay 10 s
151. er speed of Bulb ti 2 For a shutter speed of Time select a remote control P S7 a wih ao i release mode M 31 after choosing the NG BS Sea shutter speed Command dial 60 61 4 Open the shutter Bulb After focusing press the shutter release button on the camera or optional remote cord all the way down Keep the shutter release button pressed until the exposure is complete Time Press the ML L3 shutter release button all the way down 5 Close the shutter Bulb Take your finger off the shutter release button Time Press the ML L3 shutter release button all the way down Shooting ends automatically after 30 minutes Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P S A and M modes in other modes the camera selects the metering method automatically Method Matrix metering Center weighted metering Spot metering Description Produces natural results in most situations Camera uses 2016 pixel RGB sensor to meter a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to tone distribution color composition and with type G or D lenses M 200 distance information 3D color matrix metering II with other CPU lenses the camera uses color matrix metering Il which does not include 3D distance information Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area Classic meter for portraits recommended when using filters with an exposure factor filter factor
152. era M 1 2 and press the ML L3 shutter release button In delayed remote mode the self timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released In quick response remote mode the self timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released Turning the camera off cancels self timer and remote control release modes and restores single frame continuous or quiet shutter release mode EE Using Optional WR R10 and WR T10 Wireless Remote Controllers O 210 When a WR T10 is used in combination with a WR R10 the shutter release button on the WR T10 performs the same functions as the camera shutter release button allowing wireless remote control continuous and self timer photography For more information see the manual provided with the WR R10 WR T10 V Before Using the ML L3 Remote Control Before using the ML L3 for the first time remove the clear plastic battery insulator sheet Remote Control Photography In quick response ML L3 or delayed remote ML L3 release mode the camera responds only to the shutter release button on the ML L3 remote control Choose a different release mode when using WR R10 WR T10 wireless remote controllers Cover the Viewfinder When taking photos without your eye to the DK 20 rubber eyecup DK 5 eyepiece cap
153. eriod remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant Do not however store the camera case in a plastic bag as this may cause the material to deteriorate Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals To prevent mold or mildew take the camera out of storage at least once a month Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away Store the battery in a cool dry place Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery away Notes on the monitor The monitor is constructed with extremely high precision at least 99 99 of pixels are effective with no more than 0 01 being missing or defective Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit white red blue or green or always off black this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light Do not apply pressure to the monitor as this could cause damage or malfunction Dust or lint on the monitor can be removed with a blower Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes and mouth Moir Moir is an interference pattern created by th
154. erture ring to minimum aperture flashes highest f number a 0 ine re Use Nikon approved battery 209 Turn camera off remove and replace battery flashes and then turn camera on again End cleaning and turn camera off and recharge or replace battery flashes correctly inserted Memory card is locked ta Memory card is locked write protected Slide 18 Slide lock to write position flashes card write protect switch to write position e Use approved card 211 e Format card If problem persists card may 168 be damaged Contact Nikon authorized service representative This memory card cannot be e Error creating new folder Delete files or 127 used Card may be damaged insert new memory card Insert another card e Insert new memory card 15 e Eye Fi card is still emitting wireless signal 176 after Disable has been selected for Eye Fi upload To terminate wireless transmission turn the camera off and remove the card 228 Indicator Not available if Eye Fi cardis d r Eye Fi card is locked write protected Slide AN locked flashes card write protect switch to write position 19 This card is not formatted Far Format card or turn camera off and insertnew 15 mauga Reduce quality or size 42 Card is full e Delete photographs 127 flashes e Insert new memory card 15 Camera can not focus using autofocus 22 e Use a lower ISO sensitivity 49 e Use com
155. es Shooting P S A M Shutter release disabled e Non CPU lens is attached rotate camera mode dial to M M 201 e Mode dial rotated to after shutter speed of Bulb or Time selected in mode M choose new shutter speed M 57 Full range of shutter speeds not available e Flash in use M 48 e When On is selected for Movie settings gt Manual movie settings in the shooting menu the range of available shutter speed varies with the frame rate M 104 Colors are unnatural e Adjust white balance to match light source M 76 e Adjust Set Picture Control settings M 86 Can not measure white balance Subject is too dark or too bright M 80 Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance Image was not created with D5200 M 82 Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image A auto is selected for sharpening contrast or saturation For consistent results over a series of photos choose another setting M 88 Metering can not be changed Autoexposure lock is in effect M 63 Exposure compensation can not be used Choose mode P S or A M 55 65 Noise reddish areas or other artifacts appears in long time exposures Turn long exposure noise reduction on M 153 Playback NEF RAW image is not played back Photo was taken at image quality of NEF RAW JPEG CO 43 Some pictures are not displayed during playback Select All for Playback folder Note that Current is automatically
156. es 4 17 231 Viewfinder eyepiece cap 32 Viewfinder grid display 161 VieWwNX 2 scinsssestacsatnesienedaniosins 132 134 Vivid Set Picture Control 86 VOIUMG puniesiawicniwmuuiun 106 131 Ww Warm filter Filter effects 182 MG reee Ein 76 WB bracketing Auto bracketing SCl E 83 White balanCe sssesssersssesessseeesss 76 Wide area AF uu ccssssssecsssecssesssecseens 95 Wireless mobile adapter 210 Wireless remote controller 210 No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION NIKON CORPORATION S B2J01 11 2012 Nikon Corporation 6MB16611 01
157. escasceseacstesats anvasitaniaivnaedvoniaavesastetatorastatandsaaiteonnitadiaitaidaoens 213 C8 foo nee E AT are ee en ee ere ee ee een ee 213 FA ANIA A ceases vaca AE FE TA E AEA E E A EAT 213 TRE LOW Pass FICO erie eaaa a E EE E 214 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions sss sssseesssessssessseessseessseessseesssesssseosss 218 caning TOR the Camel doerien 218 Canino TOP Ue Batty eressesniannia n a aA 219 PN AMANO S etin a E E E EENE E 221 Exposure Program Mode P sseessesseessesssessesssesseesecssesssessesssesseessesseesscossrssesseesseeseesseess 223 MON FS OCU arar T A NE AE EON 224 Bao DED V a tree tonne tre ere rnr ees err re erent or ner nner ar eer wer eres 224 SNOOTING All MORES aiseee nerien earna aE AAA EE 224 SHOOTING P Sy A Mearan a a A ee 226 POY OOCK arenis E A E OEO 226 UTES eia OU a 227 ESL ESEE CS AE O E AA A AN A E A ceases 228 EEO aE EAA A E 231 The AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm 3 5 5 6G VR sssssssesesssssseserssssssseeesssssseeesssssseeeesss 237 Memory Crd Capacity suvereni na EAE 241 Battery LE creen a AEA E E EE 242 ALS IET E AE I N E EN A A E A E 243 For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
158. eseesseosseosesssesseeseesseeseess 55 Mode P Programmed Auto ss esesessssessseesseessseessseesseesnseosseesseesnseessseesseroseeosserosseesseessseessee 56 Mode S Shutter Priority Auto sesessssessseesseessseessseesseesssessseeosseesserosseosseeossersseessseossseossee 57 Mode A Aperture Priority AUtO ssseessseesssessseessseesseesnsessseessseeosseesseesuseosserosseesseessseesse 58 Mode M Manual es esesessseesssesssessseeesseesseessseessseesseeonseossseosseesseesnseessseesseesseeosserosseesseesseessse 59 ADD U E EE EE E E EIE ON A A EE E E A EI tone AE ET 62 KCO 9 eo a i a ete eer 62 Autoexposure LocK ssronunsnicssiisa a 63 Exposure Compensation s esseseesesseesessessesseneesesscosesseseesroseosesseoseoseseesreseosesseosesreneeseesreseeses 65 Flash CompensatioNcuisciassssnei teisei iE raea si Ria 67 Preserving Detail in Highlights and ShadOWsS ssesseessessesseessesseesseosersseosesssesseessessess 69 AEN eD E I e E A neemee nee 69 High Dynamic Range HDR csssssscssssscsssssssssssssesscsssecsssessssssecsssescsesecessesscsesecesseeseaes 71 Muppe POS carts E E TE EE 73 White Balance sseessessssesssesssesssessseosseosseosseosseosseessessseeoseeosseossesssesssessseossessseesseosseosseesseesseesseees 76 Fine Tuning White Balante cscscscsscscscscecsssscsssscssassececsscesassecassecassecssassecassecssasssces 78 FMS U I AEM E S E E A EE E cca atts eaer ond sarees 79 By CS EIN Cy E
159. ete highlighted e Date list Delete all pictures taken on selected date photo s e Thumbnail list Delete highlighted picture 127 Change protect status of highlighted photo See page 126 for more information Press shutter release button halfway Monitor will turn off photographs can be taken immediately Return to shooting mode 124 125 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Press the amp button to zoom in on the image displayed in full frame playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail or calendar playback The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect To Ue Description Press amp to zoom in to maximum of approximately 38 x large images 28 x Zoom in or out amp Q1 medium images or 19x small images Press SS to zoom out While photo is zoomed in use multi selector to view areas of image not D visible in monitor Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly View other i to other areas of frame Navigation window is displayed when areas of image zoom ratio is altered area currently visible in monitor is indicated by yellow border Faces up to 35 detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in Select zoom in navigation window Press lt amp and use on or out from the multi selector to view other faces faces or press to zoom in on the currently selected face Press again to return to normal zoom
160. ev 7 gt Mutipeegoswe wvv H 7 7 Focus mode Viewinde Ss WWW v y v HO ewe 7 Focus mode ive view movie VV V V VW WOO A o AF area mode lve view movie V V V2 WWW v gt ZACLAFLbutonhold WV Flexibleprogram e e eE Ziering E E EE Exposure compensation WW i M Bracketing aie Flashmode SOW e E e Flash compensation WW 221 AX 2a ah VV IOV VV OV cane 23 Built in AF assistilluminator WW V V aa Rangefinder wvv v vv d d2 Viewfinder grid display d d 1 5 Wo sn 3 ISO display da Filenumbersequnee Ss WV v vy VV d6 Printdate WW e1 Flash ent forbule in flash e2 Auto bracketing set Y f1 Assign Fn button V iv V iv V iv f Assign fn button PANA APU BURON My sbu LN fB Reversedialrotation WW v Reset with Reset shooting menu 150 2 Reset with two button reset M 53 Individual settings for multiple exposure are unaffected 3 Reset when mode dial is rotated to new setting 4 Reset with Reset custom settings M 156 UNNS _ 222 Exposure Program Mode P The exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph F lens focal length lt 55mm 55mm lt F lt 135mm 135 mm lt F TAN ES ANER The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensitivity the above graph assumes an ISO sensitivity of ISO 100 equivalent When matrix metering is used values over 161 3 EV are reduced to 161 3 EV 22
161. even when lighting is poor or subject is backlit SLOW slow sync Shutter soeed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light Use to include background lighting in portraits REAR rear curtain sync Flash fires just before shutter closes creating a stream of light behind moving light sources below at right If this icon is not displayed flash will fire as the shutter opens front curtain sync the effect this produces with moving light sources is shown below at left Front curtain sync Rear curtain sync Choosing a Flash Mode The flash mode can also be selected by rotating the command dial while keeping the 4 button pressed M 9 in P 3 oe S A M and ftf modes raise the A OV S i a ce 00 flash before using the 4 ma 2e button to choose the flash mode The Built in Flash For information on the lenses that can be used with the built in flash see page 202 Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows The flash has a minimum range of 0 6 m 2 ft and can not be used in the macro range of zoom lenses with a macro function The shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after it has been used for several consecutive shots The flash can be used again after a short pause Shutter Speeds Available with the Built in Flash Shutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when the built in flash is used Shutter speed Shutter speed a 4 2 X W O PA 200 60
162. exposures in a single photograph Multiple exposures produce colors noticeably superior to those in software generated photographic overlays created from existing images EE Creating a Multiple Exposure Multiple exposures can not be recorded in live view Exit live view before proceeding Note that at default settings shooting will end and a multiple exposure will be recorded automatically if no operations are performed for about 30 s Extended Recording Times For an interval between exposures of more than 30 s extend the meter off delay Custom Setting c2 Auto off timers gt Standby timer M 160 The maximum interval between exposures is about 30 s longer than the option selected for Custom Setting c2 If no operations are performed for approximately 30 s after the monitor has turned off during playback or menu operations shooting will end and a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point 1 Select Multiple exposure Press the MENU button to display the menus Highlight Multiple exposure in the shooting menu and press gt MENU button 2 Enable multiple exposure mode Highlight Multiple exposure mode and press gt The options shown at right will be displayed Highlight On and press 6 SHOOTING MENU Color space sRGB Active D Lighting aA HDR high dynamic range OFF Long exposure NR OFF i High ISO NR NORM E iso sensitivity settings Release mode E 2 M
163. ff ref photo Video mode al E Clean image sensor 7 Bl Lock mirror up for cleaning Current settings are shown by icons Menu options Options in current menu QO Ifa icon appears at the bottom left corner of the Format memory card monitor a description of the currently selected option or ay Format the memory card All images and other data on the card menu can be displayed by pressing the QE button will be deleted Press A or W to scroll through the display Press te again to return to the menus Qe 2 button Using Camera Menus The multi selector and button are used to navigate the camera menus Move cursor up Move cursor down button select highlighted item i Cancel and return to Select highlighted item or previous menu display sub menu Follow the steps below to navigate the menus 1 Display the menus Press the MENU button to display the menus 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu 3 Select a menu Press A or to select the desired menu MENU button SETUP MENU gt a Format memory card Monitor brightness fo display format uto info display I Clean image sensor E Lock mirror up for cleaning Image Dust Off ref photo Video mode PLAYBACK MENU elete Playback folder Playback display options Image review Rotate tall Slide show DPOF print order
164. focus Focus manually M 40 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the amp button Press the lt button again to place the cursor in the information display OFF OFF iA AUTO 100 AF A fm a 001a 00 GigSet W button Information display 2 Display focus mode options Highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press ua NORM OFF OFF SSA AUTO 100 AS a EH 2 00 a00 ocus mode GiBack 3 Choose a focus mode Highlight a focus mode and press 68 To return to ara shooting mode press the shutter release button Pe an ESEA halfway F Tla a OK O Predictive Focus Tracking In AF C mode or when continuous servo autofocus is selected in AF A mode the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward the camera while the shutter release button is pressed halfway This allows the camera to track focus while attempting to predict where the subject will be when the shutter is released V Continuous servo Autofocus When Focus is selected for Custom Setting a1 AF C priority selection Q 157 and the camera is in AF C mode or continuous servo autofocus is selected in AF A mode the camera gives higher priority to focus response has a wider focus range than in AF S mode and the shutter may be released before the in focus indicator is displayed Getting Good Results with Autofocus Auto
165. focus does not perform well under the conditions listed below The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions or the in focus indicator may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus In these cases focus manually M 40 or use focus lock M 38 to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph between the subjectandthe PS gt areas of sharply contrasting background es im brightness Example Subject isthesame Y5 S Example Subject is half in color as the background Li the shade The focus point contains objects at different distances from the camera Background objects appear larger than the subject Example A building is in the frame behind the subject Example Subject is inside a cage The subject contains many The subject is dominated by Oe fine details regular geometric patterns a gt Example A field of flowers or naan Example Blinds or a row of af other subjects that are windows in a skyscraper r F 4 small or lack variation in p brightness There is little or no contrast The focus point contains 34 35 V The AF Assist Illuminator If the subjec
166. formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user s responsibility Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information for example pictures of empty sky Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual M 79 Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO i ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE http www mpegla com Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry Only
167. g ccesssececscseeeeees 62 Maximum aperture 40 199 Maximum sensitivity 154 Medium Image size scceeee 44 Memory buffer 22 30 Memory card 15 168 211 241 Memory card capacity 241 Metering seessessessseoseessesssosseessessees 62 MiCrophone se ssseesseessesseesssersseee 103 Miniature effect uu 115 191 Minimum aperture e0 19 55 Minimum shutter speed 154 Mit ON cesinta 1 216 MOE Cal scivsscsusssdsetndmtomuuncnaned 3 WONTON wesscccnscticcassactss 5 93 118 168 Monitor brightness 168 MONOCHIOME c ssssesssseessseeseeeesees 181 244 245 Monochrome Set Picture Control 86 Mounting Mark 15 237 MOV sinasin 241 Movie quality ssssssseesssssessssesssssees 103 Movie settings esessessessseessessess 103 Movie record button 0 101 MOVIES fcc eeceetectccmnees 101 Multiple xPOSure cseeseceseeees 73 My MenU events ececeeceetseescacettatiurece 195 N NEF saaaniiietnrienaechantans 42 NEF RAW vsscsisicasssssosaesssoanater 42 186 NEF RAW processing s es 186 Neutral Set Picture Control 86 Nikon Transfer 2 cscseeeeeeesees 134 NOn CPU lens ou ee eseeseseseeseeeenees 201 Normal area AF u cssesecsseeeeseeees 95 Number of focus points 157 Number of ShOts ccseseseeesees 242 0 Optional flash sees 164 204 Output resolution HDMIl 147 Overview Cat
168. g hazard Should a child swallow any part of this equipment consult a physician immediately Do not disassemble Touching the product s internal parts could result in injury In the event of malfunction the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident remove the battery and or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation AN Do not remain in contact with the camera battery or charger for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the device become hot Leaving the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low temperature burns Do not aim a flash at the operator of a motor vehicle Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents Observe caution when using the flash e Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns e Using the flash close to the subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment Particular care should be observed when photographing infants when the flash should be no less than one meter 39 in from the subject Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break care shou
169. gs VA Q button ee ee ETE 53 Playback zoom in 125 V The Microphone and Speaker Do not place the microphone or speaker in close proximity to magnetic devices Failure to observe this precaution could affect the data recorded on the magnetic devices The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to turn Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on the camera off The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes P S A and M Modes Special Effects Modes Select these modes for full control over Use special effects during shooting camera settings Night vision 2 112 e P Programmed auto M 56 ES Color sketch A 112 114 e Shutter priority auto Q 57 Miniature effect V 112 115 e A Aperture priority auto N 58 Selective color V 113 116 e M Manual 2 59 A Silhouette M 113 High key M 113 W Low key M 113 Auto Modes Select these modes for simple point and shoot photography e Auto A 21 e Auto flash off 2 21 Scene Modes The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene selected with the mode dial Match your selection to the scene being photographed Z Portrait 1 24 e amp Sports A 25 Landscape M 24 e amp Close up CQ 25 amp Child M 25 e SCENE Other scenes A 26 Scene Auto Selector Live View Selecting live view in amp or mode enables automatic scene selection
170. he camera will then return to live view mode To exit rotate the live view switch 93 Focusing in Live View Follow the steps below to choose focus and AF area modes and position the focus point EE Choosing a Focus Mode The following focus modes are available in live view note that full time servo AF is not available in amp and amp modes Option Description For stationary subjects Focus locks when shutter release button is pressed halfway For moving subjects Camera focuses continuously until shutter AF F Full time servo AF release button is pressed Focus locks when shutter release button is pressed halfway MF Manual focus Focus manually M 100 AF S Single servo AF 1 Place the cursor in the information display Image quality Press the button to place the cursor in the Miri Oo oF oF mA AUTO 100 e A ESD AF S 2 0 0 00 information display EBak OK ET Se x 1125 F5 6 0100 1 0k button 2 Display focus options P Highlight the current focus mode in the Dj F F d information display and press T one ala a aee agea a B 00 00 Ci Back gt e 125 F5 6 100 1 0 3 Choose a focus option Focus mode Highlight an option and press 6 To return to live Full tme servo AF view press MAIN AF F Ba Fb lera a OK LOL 94 EE Choosing an AF Area Mode AUTO In modes other than amp and amp the foll
171. he folder contains no images may be displayed during playback Select All to begin playback All Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback 148 Playback Display Options MENU button gt gt playback menu Choose the information available in the playback photo p Payback display options information display 41119 Press A or to highlight an mmm option then press to select the option for the photo E information display A M appears next to selected items to O Shooting data O Overview deselect highlight and press To return to the playback menu press 8 Image Review MENU button gt playback menu Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the Image review monitor immediately after shooting If Off is selected pictures can only be displayed by pressing the gt button Rotate Tall MENU button gt playback menu Choose whether to rotate tall portrait orientation pictures Ea for display during playback Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting images are not rotated automatically during image review Option Description Tall portrait orientation pictures are automatically rotated for display in the On camera monitor Pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation Q 174 will be displayed in wide landscape orientation Off Tall portrait orientation pictures
172. he information display show the maximum sensitivity and minimum shutter speed Maximum sensitivity Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Noise randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines is more likely at higher sensitivities Use the High ISO NR option in the shooting menu to reduce noise M 153 Note that ISO sensitivity may be raised automatically when auto ISO sensitivity control is used in combination with slow sync flash modes available with the built in flash and the optional flash units listed on page 205 possibly preventing the camera from selecting slow shutter speeds 154 Custom Settings Fine Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu press MENU and select the Custom Settings menu tab CUSTOM SETTING MENU CUSTOM SETTING MENU Reset custom settings Reset custom settings Autofocus a Autofocus Exposure b Exposure Timers AE lock c Timers AE lock Shooting display d Shooting display Bracketing flash Bracketing flash Controls f Controls MENU button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings Custom Setting groups to suit individual preferences a Autofocus a1AF C priority selection pasg 32Number of focus points AF39 s3Built in AF assist illuminator ON 4Rangefinder OFF b1EV steps for exposure cntrl 1 3 c1Shutter release button AE L OFF c2Auto off timers NORM P 3Self timer b Exposure a AF C priority selection E 3 Number of focus points AF39 Main m
173. he photograph Highlight EXE and press to create a JPEG copy of the selected photograph The resulting image will be displayed full frame in the monitor To exit without copying the photograph press the MENU button 186 Resize MENU button gt r retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs 1 Select Resize ees NEN To resize selected images press MENU to display Quick retouch Straighten the menus and select Resize in the retouch T ona IZ Fisheye menu El Color outline Color sketch Perspective control 2 Choose a size Resize Highlight Choose size and press gt Select image C Choose size 2 5m gt The options shown at right will be displayed 5 highlight an option and press oon 2 5m 1920x1280 2 5 M 11m 1280x 856 1 1 M 6m 960x 640 0 6 M 03m 640x 424 0 3 M 0 1M 320x 216 0 1M 3 Choose pictures Resize Highlight Select image and press gt Select image Choose size Highlight pictures using the multi selector Resize A Select image and press the Q button to select or ATE 10005200 deselect to view the highlighted picture full 7 screen press and hold the amp button Selected pictures are marked by a Em icon Press when the selection is complete Qm button 4 Save the resized copies A confirmation dialog will be displayed Create resized copy Highlight Yes and press to save the resized copies 187 Viewing Resized C
174. her than PA and 4 the flash will fire with every shot even in modes in which the built in flash can not be used i TTL flash control can be used at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 6400 At values over 6400 the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings If the flash ready indicator flashes for about three seconds after a photograph is taken the flash has fired at full power and the photograph may be underexposed When an SC series 17 28 or 29 sync cable is used for off camera flash photography correct exposure may not be achieved in i TTL mode We recommend that you choose spot metering to select standard i TTL flash control Take a test shot and view the results in the monitor In i TTL use the flash panel or bounce adapter provided with the flash unit Do not use other panels such as diffusion panels as this may produce incorrect exposure If the controls on the optional SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 or SB 600 flash unit or SU 800 wireless Speedlight commander are used to set flash compensation will appear in the information display The SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 SB 600 and SB 400 provide red eye reduction while the SB 910 SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 SB 600 and SU 800 provide AF assist illumination with the following restrictions e SB 910 and SB 900 AF assist O F 00000000000 o00gooo000 illumination is available with 17 opoooooo0ooool ooooo0oo0o0oo00000 000 ooo 000 1
175. hoose how the focus point for autofocus is selected Note that CJ dynamic area and 3D 3D tracking AF area modes are not available when AF S is selected for focus mode 1 ba 9 t1721 1739 3D m Option Single point AF Dynamic area AF 9 points Dynamic area AF 21 points Dynamic area AF 39 points 3D tracking Auto area AF Description User selects focus point using multi selector M 38 camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only Use with stationary subjects In AF A and AF C focus modes user selects focus point using multi selector M 38 but camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points if subject briefly leaves selected point The number of focus points varies with the mode selected e 9 point dynamic area AF Choose when there is time to compose the photograph or when photographing subjects that are moving predictably e g runners or race cars on a track e 21 point dynamic area AF Choose when photographing subjects that are moving unpredictably e g players at a football game e 39 point dynamic area AF Choose when photographing subjects that are moving quickly and can not be easily framed in the viewfinder e g birds In AF A and AF C focus modes user selects focus point using multi selector M 38 If subject moves after camera has focused camera uses 3D tracking to select new focus point and keep focus locked on original subject
176. hted date on or off a To view the pictures taken on the selected date press 88 Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures or press and hold amp to view the current picture full screen Press Q1 again to return to the date selection dialog Q button View highlighted photo full screen Qm button View photos for selected date 141 4 Display printing options az Press 6 to display PictBridge printing options AA 5 Adjust printing options Choose page size border and time stamp options as described on page 138 a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an index print 6 Start printing z Select Start printing and press to start printing To Q gt cancel before all copies have been printed press 68 y 142 Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set The DPOF print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital print orders for PictBridge compatible printers and devices that support DPOF 1 Choose Select set for the DPOF print gs DPOF print order order item in the playback menu Press the MENU button and select DPOF print order in the playback menu Highlight Deselect all Select set and press to remove all photographs from the print order select MENU button Deselect all 2 Select pictures gy Pot rint orde elect se Press lt or P to scroll through the pictures 10005200 024 014 on the memory c
177. ight pixels or fog may be displayed in the following instances the camera may also become noticeably warm but this does not indicate a malfunction e The ambient temperature is high e The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to record movies e The camera has been used in continuous release mode for extended periods If live view does not start when you attempt to start live view or movie recording wait for the internal circuits to cool and then try again Matrix metering is used regardless of the metering method selected Shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are adjusted automatically unless On is selected for Manual movie settings 1 104 and the camera is in mode M 102 Movie Settings Use the Movie settings option in the shooting menu to adjust the following settings e Frame size frame rate Movie quality Choose from the following options The frame rate depends on the option currently selected for Video mode in the setup menu M 172 Moviequality 4 mum enoth Maximum bit rate Pene e high quality Normal 4 1 Frame size Frame size pixels Framerate rate Framerate high Pene e _ eT 1920 x 1080 me ei 1080 Ey 1080 5 1080 fag ee 24 12 20 min 29 min 59 s T a E 720 Xx 720 yy aa 1280x 720 x 720 720 by 720 by ous 29 min 59 s 640 x 424 t ha a 29 min 59 1 Listed value Actual frame rates for 60p 50p 30p 25p and 24p are 59 94 50 29 97 25 and 23 976 fps
178. ility among different makes of camera DPOF Digital Print Order Format DPOF is an industry wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card Exif version 2 3 The D5200 supports Exif Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras version 2 3 a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif compliant printers PictBridge A standard developed through cooperation with the digital camera and printer industries allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without first transferring them to a computer HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for multimedia interfaces used in consumer electronics and AV devices capable of transmitting audiovisual data and control signals to HDMI compliant devices via a single cable connection Trademark Information Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries PictBridge logo is a trademark The SD SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of the SD 3C LLC HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Homi All other trade names mentioned in this manual
179. in 80 81 V Measuring Preset White Balance If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing direct measurement mode will end in the time selected for Custom Setting c2 Auto off timers A 160 The default setting is eight seconds V Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured Note that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when measuring white balance when shooting in mode M adjust exposure so that the exposure indicator shows 0 M 59 Other Methods for Measuring Preset White Balance To enter preset measurement mode see above after selecting preset white balance in the information display 1 76 press for a few seconds If white balance has been assigned to the Fn button M 165 white balance preset measurement mode can be activated by keeping the Fn button pressed for a few seconds after selecting preset white balance with the Fn button and command dial Studio Settings In studio settings a standard gray panel can be used as a reference object when measuring preset white balance EE Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card 1 Select Preset manual To display the menus press the MENU button Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press to display white balance options
180. inates available with Preset manual white balance Adjustment 3 Fine tune white balance Increase green Use the multi selector to fine tune white balance Increase Kan Increase blue Ne A amber Increase magenta White Balance Fine Tuning The colors on the fine tuning axes are relative not absolute For example moving the cursor to B blue when a warm setting such as incandescent is selected will make photographs slightly colder but will not actually make them blue 4 Save changes and exit Press 6 78 79 Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast Two methods are available for setting preset white balance Method Description Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photo and white balance measured by camera see below Use photo White balance is copied from photo on memory card M 82 Measure EE Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance 1 Light a reference object Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph 2 Display white balance options White balance A PRE Preset manual To display the menus press the MENU button Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press to display white balance options Highlight Preset manual and press gt MENU butto
181. ing the distribution of tones in the copy Increase amount of green l i K Create retouched copy ncrease amount o ee Increase amount of amber blue ve 7s Increase amount of magenta Zoom To zoom in on the image displayed in the monitor press the amp button The histogram will be updated to show data only for the portion of the image displayed in the monitor While the image is zoomed in press the at O n button to toggle back and forth between color balance and zoom When zoom is selected you can zoom in and out with the amp and amp amp buttons and scroll the image with the multi selector 183 Image Overlay MENU button gt cA retouch menu Image overlay combines two existing NEF RAW photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals the results which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor are noticeably better than overlays created in an imaging application The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings before creating an overlay set image quality and size M 42 44 all options are available To create an NEF RAW copy choose an image quality of NEF RAW 1 Select Image overlay TOUCHE i Lighting Highlight Image overlay in the retouch menu S Redeye correction and press gt Monochrome Lal Filter effects E Color balance P NEF RAW processing RAW The dialog shown at right will be displayed with image overlay Imag
182. ing at any focus distance D70 series D60 D50 D40 series Because the built in flash units for the D100 and D70 can only cover the angle of view of a lens with a focal of 20 mm or more vignetting will occur at a focal length of 18 mm 238 Supplied Accessories e 52mm Snap on Front Lens Cap LC 52 Optional Accessories e 52mm screw on filters e LF 1 and LF 4 rear lens caps e Flexible Lens Pouch CL 0815 e Lens Hood HB 45 attaches as shown at right A Note on Wide Angle Lenses Autofocus may not provide the desired results with wide and super wide angle lenses in the following situations 1 The subject does not fill the focus point If the subject does not fill the focus point the camera may focus on the background and the subject may be out of focus ail da Example A far off portrait subject at some distance from the background 2 The subject contains many fine details The camera may have difficulty focusing on subjects that contain many fine details or that are lacking in contrast Example A field of flowers In these cases use Manual focus or use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph For more information see Getting Good Results with Autofocus M 34 239 EE Supported Standards DCF Version 2 0 The Design Rule for Camera File Systems DCF is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatib
183. interval mane shooting Press lt or P to highlight hours minutes or mmi seconds and press A or W to choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated oe shutter speed Press to continue p el Or 4 Choose the number of intervals Interval timer shooting Number of times Press lt or P to highlight number of ae intervals i e the number of times the OP camera shoots press A or W to change OUa Press to continue p eel 5 Start shooting renal mer snootng Highlight On and press to return to the a o shooting menu without starting the interval timer highlight Off and press 6 amp 8 The first Toe 003 series of shots will be taken at the specified starting time or after about 3 s if Now was selected for Choose start time in Step 2 Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken Note that because shutter speed and the time needed to record the image to the memory card may vary from shot to shot intervals may be skipped if the camera is still in the process of recording the previous interval If shooting can not proceed at current settings for example if a shutter speed of Bulb is currently selected in shooting mode M or the start time is in less than a minute a warning will be displayed in the monitor Cover the Viewfinder To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the suppli
184. ity option x SHOOTING MENU z Reset shooting menu in the shooting menu QI 150 Storage folder D5200 4 Image size White balance AUTO E Set Picture Control ESD Manage Picture Control Auto distortion control OFF The Fn Button Image quality and size can also be adjusted by rotating the command dial while keeping the Fn button pressed M 165 Image Size Choose a size for JPEG images Image size Size pixels Print size cm in Large 6000 x 4000 50 8 x 33 9 20 x 13 3 M Medium 4496 x 3000 38 1 X 25 4 15 0 x 10 E Small 2992 x 2000 25 3 x 16 9 10 x 6 7 Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch dpi 1 inch approximately 2 54 cm 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the amp button Press the lt button again to place the cursor in the information display q button 2 Display image size options Highlight the current image size in the information display and press 3 Choose an image size Highlight an option and press 68 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway The Shooting Menu Image size can also be adjusted using the Image size option in the shooting menu M 150 The Fn Button Image quality and size can also be adjusted by rotating the command dial while keeping the Fn button pressed M 165
185. ium 4 or Core series 1 6 GHz or better e H 264 movies playback 3 0 GHz or better Pentium D Intel Core i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with a frame size of 1280720 or more ata frame rate of 30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920x1080 or more e H 264 movies editing 2 6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo Pre installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic Home Premium Professional Enterprise Ultimate 64 and 32 bit editions Service Pack 1 Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate 64 and 32 bit editions Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Home Edition Professional 32 bit editions only Service Pack 3 e Windows 7 Windows Vista 1 GB or more 2 GB or more recommended e Windows XP 512 MB or more 2 GB or more recommended RAM Hard disk Mac 0S e Photos JPEG movies Intel Core or Xeon series e H 264 movies playback Core Duo 2 GHz or better Intel Core i5 or better recommended when viewing movies with a frame size of 1280x720 or more at a frame rate of 30 fps or above or movies with a frame size of 1920x1080 or more e H 264 movies editing 2 6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo Mac OS X version 10 6 8 10 7 5 or 10 8 2 512 MB or more 2 GB or more recommended A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk 1 GB or more recommended space Resolution 1024768 pixels XGA or more 12801024 pixels SXGA or more recommended Color 24 bit color True Color or more
186. ive D Lighting in the information display and press NORM OFF OF UTO 100 ESD AF A E 400 a00 Active D Lighting GiBack 3 Choose an option Active D Lighting Highlight amp amp A Auto amp H Extra high H High Extra high amp N Normal 4 L Low or OFF Off and press If mH iN Ti mil OFF Ex A Auto is selected the camera will automatically adjust Active D Lighting according to shooting conditions To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway GJBack MOK V Active D Lighting Noise randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines may appear in photographs taken with Active D Lighting Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects Active D Lighting can not be used at ISO sensitivities of Hi 0 3 or above A setting of amp A Auto is equivalent to N Normal in mode M or when center weighted or spot metering is used Active D Lighting Versus D Lighting The Active D Lighting option in the shooting menu adjusts exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range while the D Lighting option in the retouch menu M 180 brightens shadows in images after shooting The Shooting Menu Active D Lighting can also be adjusted using the Active D Lighting P SHOOTING MENU A Col GB option in the shooting menu M 150 HDR high dynamic range OFF Long exposure NR OFF High ISO NR NORM ISO sensitivity settings Release mode E Multiple exposure OFF See Al
187. kage contains the following items _ BS 1 accessory shoe cover _ DK 20 rubber eyecup _ BF 1B body cap C EN EL14 rechargeable _ MH 24 battery charger plug AN DC3 strap Li ion battery with terminal adapter supplied in countries or cover regions where required shape depends on country of sale _ UC E17 USB cable C ViewNX 2 CD ROM _ Reference CD contains this manual C User s Manual Warranty Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the package also includes a lens Memory cards are sold separately 41211 Cameras purchased in Japan display menus and messages in English and Japanese only other languages are not supported We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause Q amp A Index Find what you re looking for using this question and answer index Taking Photographs amp Shooting Modes and Framing Options Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots How do quickly adjust settings for different scenes Can use special effects during shooting Can adjust shutter speed to freeze or blur motion mode S Can adjust aperture to blur backgrounds or bring them into focus mode A How do I make long time exposures mode M Can frame photos in the monitor live view Can I shoot movies E Release Modes Can I take photos one at a time or in quick succession How do I take pictures with the self timer or a remote control Can I
188. ken on a Selected Date 1 Choose Select Date In the delete menu highlight Select date and press gt 2 Highlight a date Press A or W to highlight a date To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date press Q1 Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures or press and hold amp to view the current picture full screen Press Q1 to return to the date list 3 Select the highlighted date Press to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date Selected dates are marked with aM icon Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select additional dates to deselect a date highlight it and press gt 4 Press to complete the operation A confirmation dialog will be displayed highlight Yes and press Qe 2 button moe Selected Select date gt ALL All Select date O 15 04 2012 O 16 04 2012 LF J O 18 04 2012 ese ey igri OK 10 4 Select date 15 04 2012 510005200 Select date in M 15 04 2012 QO 16 04 2012 O 18 04 2012 QLL OK LOLA Delete all images taken on selected date Ys o No Slide Shows The Slide show option in the playback menu is used to display a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder m 148 1 Select Slide show ETE To display the slide show menu press the a ae MENU button and select Slide show in the Image review playback menu 1 EE g DPOF print order MENU button 2 Adjust slide sho
189. l grid and lines appear parallel to the axes of the grid Previous Settings The line under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting Use this as a reference when adjusting settings Custom Picture Controls The options available with custom picture controls are the same as those on which the custom picture control was based Filter Effects Monochrome Only The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs The following filter effects are available Option Description Y Enhances contrast Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in 0 landscape photographs Orange produces more contrast than yellow red R Red more contrast than orange G Softens skin tones Can be used for portraits Note that the effects achieved with Filter effects are more pronounced than those produced by physical glass filters Toning Monochrome Only Pressing W when Toning is selected displays saturation options Monochrome Press lt or gt to adjust saturation Saturation control is not available amp pelea ontras when B amp W black and white is selected Brightness Filter effects Sepia 4 QL i aeaa OK 10 Creating Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls 1 Select Manage Picture Control To display the menus press the MENU button
190. ld be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product e Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment e Do not short or disassemble the battery e Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery If you are using an AC adapter be sure it is unplugged e Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards e Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat e Do not immerse in or expose to water e Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins e Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged To avoid damage to the product be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains e When the battery is not in use attach the terminal cover and store in a cool dry place e The battery may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool e Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery such as discoloration or deformation N Observe proper
191. lector to position the focus point in the area that will be in focus and then press the AL Se shutter release button halfway to focus note FAU that the options temporarily clear from the display during autofocus To temporarily clear miniature effect options from the display and enlarge the view in the monitor for precise focus press amp Press Q1 to restore the miniature effect display Display options Press 8 to display miniature effect options Adjust options Press lt or P to choose the orientation of the area that will be in focus and press A or W to adjust its width Return to the live view display Press to return to live view To exit live view rotate the live view switch The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs taken using the viewfinder EE Z Selective Color 1 Select live view yer Rotate the live view switch to raise the mirror and display the view through the lens in the monitor 2 Display options Press to display selective color options Live view switch zig N a Sar 4 CE AXA ATi Sea OK 1125 F5 6 awio100 1 0 3 Select a color Frame an object in the white square in the center of the display and press A to choose the color of the object as one that will remain in the final image the camera may have difficulty detecting unsaturated colors choose a saturated color To
192. lers 1 175 MC DQ2 remote cords 1 60 and GP 1 GPS units A 175 which connect with the lt mark on the connector aligned with the gt n De next to the accessory terminal close the connector G cover when the terminal is not in use USBandA V UC E17 and UC E6 USB cables N 134 connector e Wireless Mobile Adapter WU 1a Supports two way communication between the accessories camera and smart devices running the Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility Accessory terminal accessories The WR R10 wireless remote controller can not be attached at the same time as a WU 1a wireless mobile adapter or ME 1 stereo microphone Attempting to forcibly attach accessories can damage the camera or accessory 210 211 Approved Memory Cards The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D5200 Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used SD memory cards SDHC memory cards 2 SDXC memory cards clades 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB Toshiba Panasonic gt GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 24 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB Lexar Media 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB Full HD Video a 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards 2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used ar
193. list and then press the ar O n ei bun button Removing Protection from All Images To remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currently selected in the Playback folder menu M 148 press the f Om and i buttons together for about two seconds during playback 126 Deleting Photographs To delete the photograph displayed in full frame playback or the photograph highlighted in the thumbnail list press the 1 button To delete multiple selected photographs all photographs taken on a selected date or all photographs in the current playback folder use the Delete option in the playback menu Once deleted photographs can not be recovered Full Frame Thumbnail and Calendar Playback 1 Select an image Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback 2 Press the button A confirmation dialog will be displayed i Delete l 8 Delete Yes EE 2A Cancel a2 Cancel SA 3 4 O BSP 3 ull frame playback Thumbnail playback Calendar playback thumbnail list Zoom 3 Press the f button again To delete the photograph press the 1 button again To exit without deleting the photograph press the gt button Calendar Playback During calendar playback you can delete all photographs taken on a selected date by highlighting the date in the date list and pressing the T button M 124 127 The Playback M
194. lter attachment size 52 mm P 0 75 mm Dimensions Approx 73 mm diameter x 79 5 mm 2 9 x 3 1 in distance from camera lens mount flange Weight Approx 265 g 9 3 oz Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain 236 237 The AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G VR The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G VR gt N Focal length mark s Mounting mark d g A CPU contacts Q 200 m Rear lens cap i l N A M mode switch CO 15 40 Focus ring 140 100 N Vibration reduction switch Q 238 Zoom ring Q 23 The AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G VR is for use exclusively with Nikon DX format digital cameras With this lens changes to zoom can alter maximum aperture by up to 1 1 3 EV The camera however automatically takes this into account when setting exposure and no modifications to camera settings are required following adjustments to zoom Lens Care e Keep the CPU contacts clean e Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces To remove smudges and fingerprints apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft clean cotton cloth or lens cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a cir
195. ly adjust HDR according to shooting e conditions To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway J rar will be displayed in the viewfinder 25 F55 4 Framea photograph focus and shoot The camera takes two exposures when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down wan Har will flash in the viewfinder while the images are combined no photographs can be taken until recording is complete HDR turns off automatically after the photograph is taken to turn off HDR before shooting rotate the mode dial to a setting other than P S A or M V Framing HDR Photographs The edges of the image may be cropped out The desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject move during shooting Depending on the scene the effect many not be visible shadows may appear around bright objects or halos may appear around dark objects Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects The Shooting Menu HDR High Dynamic Range can also be adjusted using the HDR SHOOTING MENU Color space Active D Lighting HDR high dynamic range OFF Long exposure NR High ISO NR E iso sensitivity settings Release mode Multiple exposure High Dynamic Range option in the shooting menu M 150 al See Also For information on using the Fn button and command dial to select an HDR option see page 165 72 73 Multiple Exposure Follow the steps below to record a series of two or three
196. m f 4 Extension Ring K2 180 600mm f 8 ED serial numbers 174041 174180 360 1200mm f 11 ED serial numbers 174031 174127 200 600mm f 9 5 serial numbers 280001 300490 AF lenses for the F3AF AF 80mm f 2 8 AF 200mm f 3 5 ED AF Teleconverter TC 16 PC 28mm f 4 serial number 180900 or earlier PC 35mm f 2 8 serial numbers 851001 906200 PC 35mm f 3 5 old type Reflex 1000mm f 6 3 old type Reflex 1000mm f 11 serial numbers 142361 143000 Reflex 2000mm f 11 serial numbers 2001 11 2003 10 V The Built in Flash The built in flash can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 18 300 mm although in some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens while lenses that block the subject s view of the red eye reduction lamp may interfere with red eye reduction Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows The flash has a minimum range of 0 6 m and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses The flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at ranges less than those given below Lens Zoom position Minimum distance without vignetting AF S DX NIKKOR 10 24mm f 3 5 4 5G ED 24mm 2 5m 8ft 2 in AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 12 24mm f 4G IF ED 24mm 1 0m 3 ft 3in AF S NIKKOR 16 35mm f 4G ED VR 35mm 1 0m 3 ft 3in AF S DX NIKKOR 16 85mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR 24 85 mm No vignetting 28 mm 1 0m 3 ft 3in 35mm No vignetting 28 mm 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in AF
197. me Approx 1 hour and 30 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F when no charge remains Operating temperature O C 40 C 32 F 104 F Dimensions W x H x D Approx 70 x 26 x 97 mm 2 8 x 1 0 x 3 8 in excluding plug adapter Weight Approx 89 g 3 1 oz excluding plug adapter EE EN EL14 rechargeable Li ion battery Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated capacity 7 4V 1030 mAh Operating temperature O C 40 C 32 F 104 F Dimensions W x Hx D Approx 38 x 53 x 14mm 1 5 x 2 1 x 0 6 in Weight Approx 48 g 1 7 oz excluding terminal cover EE AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm 3 5 5 6G VR lens Type Type G AF S DX NIKKOR zoom lens with built in CPU and F mount for use exclusively with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras Focal length 18 55 mm Maximum aperture f 3 5 5 6 Lens construction 11 elements in 8 groups including 1 aspherical element Angle of view 76 28 50 Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters 18 24 35 45 55 Distance information Output to camera Zoom Manual zoom using independent zoom ring Focusing Autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor manual focus Vibration reduction Lens shift method using voice coil motors VCMs Minimum focus distance 0 28 m from focal plane M 41 at all zoom positions Diaphragm blades 7 rounded diaphragm opening Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range e 18mm focal length f 3 5 22 e 55mm focal length f 5 6 36 Metering Full aperture Fi
198. mercial ND filter 209 e In mode Subject is too bright S Increase shutter speed 57 A Choose a smaller aperture higher 58 f number Choose another shooting mode 3 flashes Use a higher ISO sensitivity 49 Use flash 45 BES In mode e stoniealy S Lower shutter speed 57 A Choose a larger aperture lower 58 f number flashes Kerk be e Change shutter speed 59 60 NO BUDIN nenmoue flashes e Turn HDR off 71 Menus and playback are not available while Interval timer shooting interval timer photography isin progress Turn 51 camera Off Flash has fired at full power Check photo in ae monitor if underexposed adjust settings and try again Use the flash Change distance to subject aperture flash range or ISO sensitivity Lens focal length is less than 18 mm use a 4 longer focal length flashes Optional SB 400 flash unit attached flash is in bounce position or focus distance is very short Continue shooting if necessary increase focus distance to prevent shadows from appearing in photograph Error occurred updating firmware for optional flash unit Contact Nikon authorized service representative Flash error flashes 229 Indicator Monitor Error Press shutter release button again Start up error Contact a Nikon authorized service representative Metering error Unable to start live view Please wait for camera to cool Folder contains no images Cannot display this file
199. most from rechargeable Nikon EN EL14 batteries e Keep the battery contacts clean Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance e Use batteries immediately after charging Batteries will lose their charge if left unused 242 243 Symbols 6 AUTO MOE esessessessessesseees 3 21 Auto flash off mode 3 21 e Portrait sesessessssessssssseessssscrses 3 24 LANASCAPA essessssecseeecseens 3 24 E Child sesseseseesssssessercesssesesseccess 3 25 S SPOris esinunnsiusnn 3 25 WB Close Up ssssssessesesssssseeroressssss 3 25 SCENE SCONE sssisssssssesiessosssvosavenne 3 26 Pi Night portrait esses 26 Night landscape seceecee 26 X Party indoor ecsesssseseeseesseesees 26 9B Beach SNOW ssssssssssessssesssssssscess 27 ZB SUNSEet eeeseesseessseseseesssesssessrersseee 27 Dusk dawn sesssesssssssssesssesesscess 27 sg Pet portrait ese ssseeeseseessseceesecee 27 Candlelight csesssecseeseesseeees 28 B BIOSSOM cccescssessssssessssessssseeseees 28 AUTUMN colors sessssessesseeees 28 H Food cisaicdaiiticirenennineties 28 EFFECTS Special effects 3 111 Night vision ssseceeseeees 3 112 EX Color sketch 3 112 114 i Miniature effect 3 112 115 Selective color 3 113 116 A Silhouette 3 113 Mij High K y sscsscscsscescecseees 3 113 LOW key ssssscsscsssecscsesssees
200. mote controller is connected to the camera and used with the shutter release button on a WR T10 wireless remote controller Remote shutter release is also available with optional MC DC2 remote cords QI 210 Option Description The shutter release button on the optional accessory is used to take photographs The shutter release button on the optional accessory is used for movie recording Press the button halfway to start live view or to focus in AF S and AF F modes Press the button all the way down to start or end recording Use the live view switch to end live view Take photos M Record movies EE GPS This item is used to adjust settings for optional GPS units M 210 A GPS unit can be connected to the camera s accessory terminal M 210 using the cable supplied with the unit allowing information on the camera s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken turn the camera off before connecting the GPS unit for more information see the GPS unit manual The GPS menu contains the options listed below e Standby timer Choose whether the exposure meters turn off automatically when the a GPS unit is attached Option Description Exposure meters turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the time selected for Custom Setting c2 Auto off timers gt Standby timer 160 to Enable allow the camera time to acquire GPS data the delay is extended by up to one minute after exposure meters are activated
201. n 3 Select Measure Highlight Measure and press gt The menu aT shown at right will be displayed highlight presotdata Yes and press 6 The message shown at right will be displayed before the camera enters preset Take photo of white or gray measurement mode object filing viewfinder under lighting for shooting When the camera is ready to measure white balance a flashing F amp PRE will appear in the viewfinder and information display 4 Measure white balance Before the indicators stop flashing frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter release button all the way down No photograph will be recorded white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus 5 Check the results If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance the message shown at right will be displayed and fi will flash in the viewfinder for about eight seconds before the camera returns to shooting mode To return to shooting mode immediately press the shutter release button halfway If lighting is too dark or too bright the camera may be unable to measure white balance A message will appear in the information display and a flashing na iad will appear in the viewfinder for about eight seconds Return to Step 4 and measure white balance again o OFF OFF A PRE 10 ESD AF A m va Data acquired Unable to measure preset white balance Please try aga
202. n selected for Movie settings gt Frame size frame rate in the shooting menu M 103 Note that some devices may not support the selected setting in this case select 1080i interlaced for HDMI gt Output resolution Movies may be output at a frame size smaller than that selected for Frame size frame rate M 103 Camera Menus gt The Playback Menu Managing Images To display the playback menu press MENU and select the gt playback menu tab MENU button PLAYBACK MENU Delete e Playback folder Playback display options Image review Rotate tall Slide show DPOF print order The playback menu contains the following options Option Delete Playback folder Playback display options Image review Rotate tall Slide show Image type Default M 128 Current 148 149 149 149 Still images 130 and movies Frame interval DPOF print order fa PLAYBACK MENU Delete Playback folder Playback display options Image review E Rotate tall El Slide show DPOF print order T Playback Folder MENU button gt playback menu Choose a folder for playback Option Description Only photos in the folder currently selected for Storage folder in the shooting menu M 151 are displayed during playback This option is selected automatically Current when a photo is taken If a memory card is inserted and this option selected before photos have been taken a message stating that t
203. ness Saturation Hue Q i Eaa OK 10 4 Sharing Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNxX 2 or optional software such as Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in compatible cameras and software and then deleted when no longer needed To copy custom Picture Controls to or from the Manage Picture Control memory card or to delete custom Picture Controls a from the memory card highlight Load Save in the seinen Manage Picture Control menu and press The following options will be displayed e Copy to camera Copy custom Picture Controls from the memory card to custom Picture Controls C 1 through C 9 on the camera and name them as desired e Delete from card Delete selected custom Picture Controls from the memory card The confirmation P Delete itr onto dialog shown at right will be displayed before a ilar Picture Control is deleted to delete the selected Picture Control highlight Yes and press e Copy to card Copy a custom Picture Control C 1 through C 9 from the camera to a selected destination 1 through 99 on the memory card Saving Custom Picture Controls Up to 99 custom Picture Controls can be stored on the memory card at any one time The memory card can only be used to store user created custom Picture Controls
204. ng or exchanging lenses To remove the lens press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise After removing the lens replace the lens caps and camera body cap The Camera Clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an independent rechargeable power source which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EP 5A power connector and EH 5b AC adapter M 212 Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month Ifa message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset Set the clock to the correct time and date Basic Photography Battery Level and Card Capacity Before shooting check the battery level and number of exposures remaining 1 Turn the camera on 2 Check the battery level Check the battery level in the information display if the battery is low a warning will also be displayed in the viewfinder If the monitor is off press the amp button to view the information display if the monitor does not turn on the battery is exhausted and must be recharged Information display Description T _ Battery fully charged Cm _ Battery partially discharged
205. ng preset or custom Picture Controls M 90 can be modified to suit the scene or the user s creative intent Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust or make manual adjustments to individual settings 1 Display the Picture Control menu _ IAE eset shooting menu To display the menus press the MENU button Storage folder mage quality Highlight Set Picture Control InN the T Image size i r White balance shooting menu and press gt ise Penre Control Manage Picture Control Auto distortion control MENU button 2 Select a Picture Control a EE Highlight the desired Picture Control and E ENL Neutral ERMC Monochrome EPT Portrait EALS Landscape press gt Grid GAdjust 3 Adjust settings Press A or W to highlight the desired setting A and press lt or gt to choose a value M 88 oo Repeat this step until all settings have been adjusted or select Quick adjust to choose a preset combination of settings Default Saturation Hue settings can be restored by pressing the 1 button Q i AE OK OS 4 Save changes and exit Press 6 Modifications to Original Picture Controls Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings are Set Picture Control indicated by an asterisk pay ESD Standard EALS Landscape Grid GAdjust EE Picture Control Settings Option Description Choose from options between 2 and 2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the
206. nguages Arabic Chinese Simplified and Traditional Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Hindi Hungarian Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Portuguese Portugal and Brazil Romanian Russian Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish Ukrainian Power source Battery One rechargeable Li ion EN EL14 battery AC adapter EH 5b AC adapter requires EP 5A power connector available separately Tripod socket Tripod socket 1 4 in ISO 1222 Dimensions weight Dimensions W x H x D Approx 129 0 x 98 0 x 78 0 mm 5 1 x 3 9 x 3 1 in Weight Approx 555 g 1 Ib 3 6 oz with battery and memory card but without body cap approx 505 g 1 Ib 1 8 oz camera body only Operating environment Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Humidity 85 or less no condensation e Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with a fully charged battery operating at the temperature specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association CIPA 23 3 C 73 4 5 4 F e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain EE MH 24 battery charger Rated input AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2 A maximum Rated output DC 8 4 V 0 9 A Supported batteries Nikon Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL14 Charging ti
207. nsrssnsses O7 EX Warning indicator 228 Focus indicator 22 40 ISO sensitivity E 49 fa Autoexposure AE lock Capture mode indicator 136 HUG CATOM ssissasscacssvavasssesseebassens 63 Gy K appears when memory BE Shutter speed ese 57 59 remains for over 1000 EXPOSUIES cecsesesseseseeseseeees 20 Note Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes V The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature The Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below Normal use Fold the monitor against the camera face out This position is recommended for normal photography Low angle shots Frame live view shots with the camera close to the ground High angle shots Frame live view shots while holding the camera over your head Self portraits Use for self portraits in live view The monitor shows a mirror image of what will appear in the final picture V Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown Do not use force Failure to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use fold it back face down against the camera body See Also See Framing Photographs in the Monitor for information on framing photographs in the monitor
208. nstead shows whether the subject is correctly exposed Indicator Indicator Description Description Focus point is slightly behind subject Focus pointis slightly in front of subject Focus point is well behind subject Focus point is well in front of subject Using the Electronic Rangefinder The electronic rangefinder requires a lens with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster The desired results may not be achieved in situations in which the camera would be unable to focus using autofocus M 34 The electronic rangefinder is not available during live view b Exposure b1 EV Steps for Exposure Cntr MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Select the increments used when making adjustments to p1EV steps for exposure cntrl shutter speed aperture exposure and flash compensation and 5 bracketing 1 2 step 159 c Timers AE Lock c1 Shutter Release Button AE L MENU button gt Custom Settings menu If On is selected exposure will lock when the shutter release c1Shutter release button AE L button is pressed halfway c2 Auto off Timers MENU button gt Custom Settings menu This option determines how long the monitor remains on if no operations are performed during menu display and playback Playback menus while photographs are displayed in the monitor after shooting Image review and during live view Live view and how long the standby timer viewfinder and informati
209. o create the copy listed at the top of the display Press lt or to switch between the source image and the retouched copy To view the highlighted picture full frame press and hold the amp button If the copy was created from two Source Retouched images using Image overlay press A or F to image copy view the other source image If multiple copies exist for the current source image press A or W to view the other copies To exit to playback mode press the gt button or press to return to playback with the highlighted image displayed V Side by side comparison The source image will not be displayed if the copy was created from a photograph that has since been deleted or that was protected when the copy was made M 126 194 195 Recent Settings My Menu To display the recent settings menu press MENU and select the recent settings tab RECENT SETTINGS RECENT SETTINGS Image quality Image quality Image size Image size ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity settings Release mode Release mode ES Choose tab k Choose tab MENU button The recent settings menu lists the 20 most recently used eee ENES i j mage qualit settings with the most recently used items first Press Aor Y to magesize highlight an option and press P to select T Aare zi Choose tab E Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu To remove an item from the recent settings menu highlight it and press the f
210. ocal length cesscssssesscsessesseees 203 Focal length scale ccesssseees 237 Focal plane Mark 41 FOCUS sississsesseresevars 33 41 94 96 100 Focus indicatot 22 38 40 63 FOCUS LOCK sssteses cescotssetascaasssicnssvecnste 38 FOCUS MOE eesesssseseseseseeseeeee 33 94 Focus point 22 36 38 40 95 96 157 FOCUSING SCIEOM scsscscecececseeseees 231 Focusing the viewfindev 17 Focus Mode SWitch ec000 15 40 PONV E E 168 Format memory card 18 168 Frame interval Slide show 130 Frame size frame rate 103 Framing grid essesseceeeeeeeees 98 161 Front curtain SynC s essessesseesssesseo 47 Full frame playback 118 Full time servo AF sesssssessssesssssees 94 G GPS 122 175 210 GPS data 122 GPS Nitasmisscnienenn 175 210 Green intensifier Filter effects 182 H H264 n 234 HDM lisinin 146 240 HDMI CEC ss csssctsszusshesessssecvccnsecesueists 147 HDR high dynamic range 71 PICID oxctenctetvicateisnaiineimeneee 11 Hi Sensitivity ssseesssesssessseesse10 49 High definition 146 240 High Dynamic Range HDR 71 High ISO NR ssssssssssssssssscessesssssseeeee 153 High angle SHOTtS ssecscseseseeeeees 5 Highlights csesseceeeseesees 119 149 Histogram ccesssseseeeee 120 149 183 IMAGE cCoMMent sessesssessessesss 174 Image Dust Off ref photo 171 IMA
211. ols whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created the memory card is formatted or a new memory card is inserted in the camera Option Description When a new folder is created the memory card formatted or anew memory card inserted in the camera file numbering continues from the last number used or from On _ the largest file number in the current folder whichever is higher If a photograph is taken when the current folder contains a photograph numbered 9999 a new folder will be created automatically and file numbering will begin again from 0001 File numbering is reset to 0001 when a new folder is created the memory card is formatted or anew memory card is inserted in the camera Note that a new folder Or is created automatically if a photograph is taken when the current folder contains 999 photographs Resets the file numbering for On to 0001 and creates a new folder with the next Reset photograph taken V File Number Sequence If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photograph numbered 9999 the shutter release button will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken Choose Reset for Custom Setting d4 File number sequence and then either format the current memory card or insert anew memory card d5 Exposure Delay Mode MENU button gt Custom Settings menu In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur a5Exposure delay mode
212. on M 238 6 Open the monitor Open the monitor as shown Do not use force 7 Turn the camera on A language selection dialog will be displayed 8 Choosea language and set the camera clock Use the multi selector and button to select a language and set the camera clock O Move cursor up button select highlighted item Selecthighlighted item or display sub menu Move cursor down Language e tina Dansk 2 Time zone Deutsch Espa ol EXAnvika Francais Indonesia Select language London Casablanca 15 04 2012 10 00 00 OK Ie Select time zone UTC 0 Time zone and date O Time zone and date Date and time Daylight saving time YMD HMS 11200415 fm 108008 00 Set time and date note that the camera uses a 24 hour clock Select daylight saving time option 3 Time zone and date Date format Y M D Year Month Day W D Y Month Day Year D M Y Day Month Year 0K Select date format Note The language and date time can be changed at any time using the Language and Time zone and date options in the setup menu LH 173 16 17 9 Focus the viewfinder After removing the lens cap rotate the diopter adjustment control until the AF area brackets are in sharp focus When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye q AF area bra
213. on display remain on when no operations are performed Standby timer Choose shorter auto off delays to reduce the drain on the battery Option Description all times are approximate Auto off timers are set to the IOR OWING values SHORT Short Playback menus __Imagereview Liveview sarvia NRU Normal Shoe LONG Long Normal Choose separate delays for Playback menus Image review Live view and OF Custom Standby timer When settings are complete press Auto off Timers The monitor and viewfinder will not turn off automatically when the camera is connected to a computer or printer via USB c3 Self Timer MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay andthe number Raa of shots taken Self timer delay Number of shots e Self timer delay Choose the length of the shutter release delay RES Self timer delay 2s 2s 5s 5s lls 10s 0K Ms 20 s e Number of shots Press A and W to choose the number of shots c3Selftimer taken each time the shutter release button is pressed from1 iiiki to 9 if a value other than 1 is selected shots will be taken at 4 s intervals 160 161 c4 Remote on Duration ML L3 MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose how long the camera will wait for a signal from the c4Remote on duration ML L3 optional ML L3 remote control before cancelling the currently ci C selected remote control release mode and
214. on of tones to the right while decreasing exposure compensation shifts the distribution to the left Histograms can provide a rough idea of overall exposure when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see photographs in the monitor 120 121 EE Shooting Data ZW SHOOTING MOE essesssssseeeeseeseeees 21 24 55 111 ISO sensitivity ee esseestessesssessesseecsessecseeeseeseessee 49 EEES E Exposure COMPENSATION uu sceessssssesssssesssssseeesssseeeen 65 4 P ius 6 Focal length usssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssee 203 g scout Lens data 5 iR FOCUS MORE weeeessssssesssseetessectnseeetenseettnseeeenete 33 94 o Ai 0 Lens VR vibration reduction 2 00 ees 238 Flas Oly De sacageeaiuncnereun mannan 164 204 Commander mode 12 Flash MOE vssssssssesseessseesseessessssesssesssecssecssneessecssecesees 46 Flash CONTO aatssevanaimertahasnentnneanennns 164 Flash compensation ses essessseesssesssosseessesesseessecsssees 67 14 HITE BALANCE AUTO A6 M1 Camera name 15 SRGB 12 18 HIE ASIST ao Frame number total number of images 19 CONTRAST 14 VV NICS ALAIN CC E E T 76 21 SATURATION A e fine tUnINg ssseesseesssrssrersrresreee reset manualis 6 Color spale en ne en one 152 16 Picture COntrOl sssssesssssesssessssreesssrrssssrressrresserresssrns 86 IVA Quick adjust asscscssssssssssssveiciressseasesasaar sosvsssasviscrereisss 88 Original Picture Control gt ssessessssessssssesersssss
215. onally Any accessories regularly used with the camera such as lenses or optional flash units should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support and education continually updated information is available on line at the following sites e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe and Africa http www europe nikon com support e For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East http www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area See the following URL for contact information http imaging nikon com XV Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual The Camera Body Nikon
216. opies Playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed Image Quality Copies created from NEF RAW or NEF RAW JPEG photos have an image quality M 42 of JPEG fine copies created from JPEG photos have the same image quality as the original Quick Retouch MENU button gt r retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast Quick retouch D Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects Press A or W to choose the amount of enhancement The effect can be previewed in the edit display Press to copy the Cancel Zoom MSave photograph Straighten MENU button gt r retouch menu Create a straightened copy of the selected image Press to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments of approximately 0 25 degrees lt q to rotate it counterclockwise the effect can be previewed in the edit display note that edges of the image will be trimmed to create a square copy Press to copy the photograph or press gt to exit to playback without creating a copy Distortion Control MENU button gt r retouch menu Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector or select Manual to reduce distortion manually note that Auto is not available with photos taken using auto distortion control see page 151 Press to reduce barr
217. orientation press lt or P to choose height Choose size If area of effect is in tall orientation press A or V to choose width Preview copy Preview copy Cancel J Exit to full frame playback without creating copy Create copy Create copy 191 Selective Color MENU button gt r retouch menu Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color 1 Select Selective color ____RETOUCH MENU Miniature effect Wi Selective color o Edit movie N Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press gt to display a picture selection dialog eee N OD a Select a photograph Selective color Highlight a photograph to view the highlighted C1000520 photograph full frame press and hold the amp button Press to select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step Select a color Use the multi selector to position the cursor over an object and press art O n to select the color of the object as one that will remain in the final copy the camera may have difficulty detecting unsaturated colors GaReset FR OK NEN choose a saturated color Tozoominonthe 1 on butto AF L picture for precise color selection press amp Press Q amp to zoom out Highlight the color range Color range Rotate the command dial to highlight the color range for the selected color 192 5 Choose the color range OlI Press A or to increase or decrease the range
218. ots randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines appear in photos e Choose lower ISO sensitivity or turn high ISO noise reduction on M 153 e Shutter speed is slower than 1 s use long exposure noise reduction M 153 e Turn Active D Lighting off to avoid heightening the effects of noise N 70 No photo taken when remote control shutter release button is pressed e Replace battery in remote control QI 210 e Choose remote control release mode M 31 e Flash is charging 1 23 e Time selected for Custom Setting c4 Remote on duration ML L3 161 has elapsed Bright light is interfering with ML L3 remote control Beep does not sound e Off is selected for Custom Setting d1 Beep M 161 e Camera is in quiet shutter release mode M 29 or movie is being recorded M 101 e MF or AF Cis selected as the focus mode or subject moves when AF A is selected M 33 Smudges appear in photographs Clean front and rear lens elements If problem persists perform image sensor cleaning 214 Date is not imprinted on photos An NEF RAW option is selected for image quality M 43 163 Sound is not recorded with movies Microphone off is selected for Movie settings gt Microphone CQ 103 Flicker or banding appears during live view or movie recording Choose an option for Flicker reduction that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply 172 Menu item can not be selected Some options are not available in all mod
219. ough the camera lens If the device supports HDMI CEC select Off for the HDMI gt Device control option in the setup menu M 147 before shooting in live view If 1920 x 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 50i 1280 x 720 60p or 1280 x 720 50p is selected for Frame size frame rate the monitor will turn off when the camera is connected to an HDMI video device See Also For information on the indicators displayed in live view see page 97 For information on choosing focus and AF area modes see page 94 See page 100 for information on focusing in live view Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a icon in full frame playback M 118 Press to start playback MB icon Length Current es ask aE Gm LO ETEN E lt 10005200 E 0013 MOV 15 04 2012 11 03 48 Movie progress bar Guide The following operations can be performed To Ue Description Pause gt Pause playback Pla Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind y advance Speed increases with each press from 2x to 4x to 8x to 16x keep pressed to skip to beginning or end of movie first frame is Advance on is indicated by P in top right corner of monitor last frame by W rewind f If playback is paused movie rewinds or advances one frame at a time hold for continuous rewind or advance Skip 10 s Rotate the command dial to skip ahead or back 10s Adjust volume Press amp to increase volume E to decrease Edit m
220. over 1x Camera meters current focus point use to meter off center subjects if f Auto area AF is selected for AF area mode during viewfinder photography as described on page 36 camera will meter center focus point Ensures that subject will be correctly exposed even when background is much brighter or darker 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the amp button Press the lt button again to place the cursor in the information display 2 Display metering options Highlight the current metering method in the information display and press 3 Choosea metering method NORM OFF OFF A AUTO 100 ASD AF A m m 00 a00 ae GijSet W button Information display Metering Highlight an option and press 68 To return to Spot metering shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway Fi e F Ta am MOK 62 Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using Center weighted metering and G Spot metering to meter exposure note that autoexposure lock is AUTO not available in or mode 1 Meter exposure Position the subject in the center of the frame center weighted metering or the selected focus point spot metering and press the shutter release button halfway to set focus and meter exposure Check that the in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder 2 Lock ex
221. ovie To edit movie press t Om while movie is paused Z 107 Return to full fame playback gt Press A or D to exit to full frame playback Exit to shooting Press shutter release button halfway Monitor will turn off mode g photographs can be taken immediately The Icon N is displayed in full frame and movie playback if the movie was recorded without sound 10005200 te 0013 MOV 15 04 2012 11 03 48 106 Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills Option Description Create a copy from which the opening or closing footage has been removed R Save selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still MN Choose start end point To prevent unexpected loss of power during editing check the battery level before proceeding Trimming Movies To create trimmed copies of movies 1 Display a movie full frame Press the gt button to display pictures full frame in the monitor and press lt and P to scroll through pictures until the movie you wish to edit is displayed T 19005200 gt button 2 Choosea starting or end point Play the movie back as described on page 106 pressing to start and resume playback and to pause Your approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from the movie progress bar 3 Display movie edit options Press the it O n button to display movie EMN edit options 1 Save
222. owing AF area modes can be selected in live view note that subject tracking AF is not available in 2A 5 and 4 modes Option Description The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects Use for portraits z3 Use for hand held shots of landscapes and other non portrait ki Wide area AF subjects Use the multi selector to ies the focus ain Use for pin point focus on a selected spot in the frame A tripod is recommended 46 Subject tracking AF Track a selected subject as it moves through the frame 9 Face priority AF vot Normal area AF 1 Place the cursor in the information display Press the lt amp button to place the cursor in the information display Image quality NORM OFF OFF SA AUTO 100 ESD AF S 2 B 0 0 a 00 MEROKO Co SS L G 125 F5 6 100 1 0k W button 2 Display AF area modes p Highlight the current AF area mode in the O d AF area mode information display and press OR et a g ESD sae E3 00 a 00 1 Back mok _ w125 F5 6 100 1 0k 3 Choose an AF area mode AF area mode Highlight an option and press To return to live Nomlaee it view press Bb TAS gt ig l Bid GJBack MOK EE Choosing the Focus Point The method for selecting the focus point for autofocus P varies with the option selected for AF area mode Oy a 95 AF aan gt 00 2 00 12 _ GidBack 0K10 Gam
223. perature of the camera s internal circuits may rise and noise bright spots randomly spaced bright pixels or fog may be displayed in the following instances the camera may also become noticeably warm but this does not indicate a malfunction e The ambient temperature is high e The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to record movies e The camera has been used in continuous release mode for extended periods If live view does not start when you attempt to start live view wait for the internal circuits to cool and then try again V The Count Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically QQ 97 the timer turns red 5 s before the auto off timer expires 1 160 or if live view is about to end to protect the internal circuits Depending on shooting conditions the timer may appear immediately when live view is selected Note that although the count down does not appear in the information display or during playback live view will still end automatically when the timer expires V Using Autofocus in Live View Autofocus is slower in live view and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses The camera may be unable to focus in the following situations The subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame The subject lacks contrast The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness or the subject is lit by spot lighting or
224. perture before recording in mode A or M 2 Focus Frame the opening shot and focus as described in Steps 2 and 3 of Framing Photographs in the Monitor M 93 see also Focusing in Live View on pages M 94 96 Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face priority AF drops during movie recording 3 Start recording Press the movie record button to start recording A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor Except in and modes exposure can be locked by pressing the art O m button M 63 or in modes P S A and HA altered by up to 3 EV in steps of 3EV by Movie record button pressing the E button and rotating the command dial Recording indicater M 65 note that depending on the brightness of the subject changes to exposure may have no visible effect V125 F5 6 Time remaining 101 4 End recording Press the movie record button again to end recording Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached the memory card is full another mode is selected the lens is removed or the monitor is closed closing the monitor does not end recording on televisions or other external displays Taking Photographs During Movie Recording To end movie recording take a photograph and exit to live view press the shutter release button all the way down and hold it in this position until the shutter is released Maximum Length Th
225. posure Shutter release With the shutter release button pressed halfway and button the subject positioned in the focus point press the art O n button to lock exposure Autoexposure Lock If On is selected for Custom Setting c1 Shutter release button AE L M 159 exposure will lock when the shutter release button is pressed halfway For information on changing the role of the AE L AF L button see Custom Setting f2 Assign AE L AF L button 1 166 t Om button AF L While exposure lock is in effect an AE L indicator will DOE appear in the viewfinder 3 Recompose the photograph Keeping the t O n button pressed recompose the photograph and shoot Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure Mode Setting Programmed auto Shutter speed and aperture flexible program MA 56 Shutter priority auto Shutter speed Aperture priority auto Aperture The metering method itself can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect 64 Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera making pictures brighter or darker It is most effective when used with Center weighted metering or C Spot metering M 62 Choose from values between 5 EV underexposure and 5 EV overexposure in increments of 3 EV In general posi
226. precautions when handling the charger e Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock e Do not short the charger terminals Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger e Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire e Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock e Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock e Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC to AC inverters Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire N Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations N CD ROMs CD ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment xi xii Notices e No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without Nikon s prior written permis
227. r speed Checking the exposure indicator see below adjust shutter speed and aperture Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial choose from values between 30 s and 1 4000 s or select Bulb or Time to hold the shutter open indefinitely for a long time exposure M 60 Aperture is selected by rotating the command dial while keeping the amp button pressed choose from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens Shutter speed and aperture are shown in the viewfinder and information display Shutter speed Aperture i J om mvs iH 3 E f x Leekes Qasteen te 1 0 NORM OFF OFF A AUTO 100 ESD AF A E3 ma 00 a00 GigSet E4 button Command HOE E dial Command dial 3 Framea photograph focus and shoot The Exposure Indicator If a CPU lens is attached M 199 and a shutter speed other than Bulb or Time is selected the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the photograph would be under or over exposed at current settings the display varies depending on the options selected for Custom Settings b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl and f5 Reverse indicators A 159 166 If the limits of the exposure metering or live view exposure control system are exceeded the indicator will flash Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1 3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV 0 0 en dtp EE Long Time Exposures
228. ra takes photographs at about 5 fps while the shutter release button is pressed Self timer Use self timer for self portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake 31 Delayed remote ML L3 Shutter is released 2 s after shutter release button on optional ML L3 QO 210 remote control is pressed M 31 Quick response remote ML L3 Shutter is released when shutter release button on optional ML L3 210 remote control is pressed M 31 Quiet shutter release As for single frame except that mirror does not click back into place while shutter release button is fully pressed allowing user to control timing of click made by mirror which is also quieter than in single frame mode Also beep does not sound when camera focuses keeping noise to a minimum in quiet surroundings L 1 Press Sy 4 A Fi mod A list of release mode options will be ee 8 displayed _ ae a BH Oils _ Ses i2 i o F efla am OK 0 2 Choose a release mode Highlight a release mode and press to return ae to the information display Photographs can be Eie ELIE taken immediately f2 gt EE E OK O 29 The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession note however that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full While photogr
229. re E A ee eee een ree 28 BO O e tess ca aeautoennas eventos ance ae nao eguaetveticetaae 28 GS Autumn COMOMS sassssascssssssassucsscnsssnessnsnnseseisaibeshcsnsnseessves uesnouedvonsshoedsasenosscnveebossesewsebeboabons 28 DVO E E E E TA ANE EE A EAE E E E 28 More on Photography All Modes 29 Single Frame Continuous Self timer Remote and Quiet Release Mode 29 Self Timer and Remote Control Modes csssssssssssessssessssscssssssssessssessssessssessseseeseeees 31 POCUS gerne nce ree mmr EE A nr nnn E E errr er renter 33 FOCUS MOOO aes cases cat cae cs a eiea Ea e a ae estate detec cette tees tess 33 PEP SIONS EE N E A S E ese E E ee 36 FOCUS Point SelectioN xisccstcsscesssctsscesasotvssuscssacontsnetsessireadesserteveantetecestasmanriseeanesnaniuwsarteniasae 38 PO LOCE oa EE E ee ec ae 38 Manual FOCUS mrien si ea a eia iiaii a 40 mage Oualty and SIZ saienisi REO 42 Image QUAY is 42 Aan ere age 4 E A E EA A EEEO AE N E A EEA T 44 Using the Built in Flash sescsssecosstesvasususessbessacusasachonseudevasasvensedavsviatanntossadaeatatatobencetseaenssbenseaiavins 45 Fosa MOC oeii rre E EE E A E ee een er eer 46 EDR EAE A T E E A E A E A A E 49 mterval Timer Photography ssssssessannennann 51 Restoring Default Settings e sssesesesseessseesseesseesseossesssessseeseceeceseceveceseeosseesseesseessronseosseessee 53 P S A and M Modes 55 Shutter Speed and ApertUre e ssesssesseessesseessesssesseesecsseessessessseoseessc
230. rea exposed by the D5200 in contrast is 23 5 x 15 6 mm meaning that the angle of view of a 35mm camera is approximately 1 5 times that of the D5200 The approximate focal length of lenses for the D5200 in 35mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens by about 1 5 Picture size 35mm format 36 x 24mm Picture diagonal Picture size D5200 23 5 x 15 6 mm Angle of view 35mm format Angle of view D5200 203 Optional Flash Units Speedlights The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS and can be used with CLS compatible flash units Optional flash units can be attached directly to the camera accessory shoe as described below The accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock for flash units with a locking pin 1 Remove the accessory shoe cover 2 Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe See the manual provided with the flash unit for details The built in flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is attached The AS 15 Sync Terminal Adapter When the AS 15 sync terminal adapter available separately is mounted on the camera accessory shoe flash accessories can be connected via a sync cable V Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash Before using
231. recautions e Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is raised If the battery runs low while the mirror is raised a beep will sound and the self timer lamp will flash to warn that the shutter curtain will close and the mirror will be lowered after about two minutes End cleaning or inspection immediately V Foreign Matter on the Low Pass Filter Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the low pass filter during production and shipping The D5200 however is designed to be used with interchangeable lenses and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged Once inside the camera this foreign matter may adhere to the low pass filter where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions To protect the camera when no lens is in place be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera being careful to first remove all dust and other foreign matter that may be adhering to the body cap Avoid exchanging lenses in dusty environments Should foreign matter find its way onto the low pass filter clean the filter as described above or have the filter cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the filter can be retouched using Capture NX 2 available separately A 209 or the clean image options available in some third party imaging applications
232. respectively 2 Available when NTSC is selected for Video mode M 172 3 Available when PAL is selected for Video mode 4 Movies recorded in miniature effect mode are up to three minutes long when played back e Microphone Turn the built in or optional ME 1 stereo microphones M 104 210 on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity Choose Auto sensitivity to adjust sensitivity automatically Microphone off to turn sound recording off to select microphone sensitivity manually select Manual sensitivity and choose a sensitivity The Movie Crop The movie crop can be viewed during live view by pressing the fi button to select the show movie indicators hide indicators or framing grid display M 98 A smaller crop shown by the illustration below at left is used for movies with a Frame size frame rate of 1920 x 1080 60i or 50i during shooting this crop is enlarged to fill the monitor as shown below at 1920 x 1080 60i 50i crop Recording in progress 103 e Manual movie settings Choose On to allow manual Movie settings A Manual movie settings adjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when the camera is in mode M Shutter speed can be set to values as On 3 fast as 1 4000 s the slowest speed available varies with the frame rate 1 30 s for frame rates of 24p 25p and 30p 1 50 s for 50i or 50p and 1 60 s for 60i or 60p ISO sensitivity can be set to values between ISO 200 and Hi 2 M 49 If shutter
233. rmation display can be restored by pressing the iM button again OFF OFF A AUTO 100 A amp ma 00 00 CijSet MA button Information display Monitor off See Also For information on choosing a design for the information display see Info display format M 169 For information on choosing whether information is displayed when the shutter release button is pressed see Auto info display N 171 For information on the indicators displayed in live view see page 97 For information on available settings see page 221 The Command Dial The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of settings when shooting information is displayed in the monitor EA button 7 A button AUTO Mode dial Fn button Choose a scene SCENE mode M 26 ef a z Night landscape SCENE SCENE mode Choose a special effect EFFECTS mode M 111 aR ara Color sketch EFFECTS o KS P haa erens yy A w 9 N 2 lt p ye EFFECTS mode Command dial Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed mode P 56 Choose a shutter speed mode S or M M 57 59 1 0 x OFF OFF SSA AUTO 100 AFA 6 4 CijSet eS Mode SorM Command dial Choose an aperture mode A 58 Choose an aperture mode M m 59
234. rocessing roughly doubles during processing iat mr will flash in the viewfinder and pictures can not be taken if the camera is turned off before processing is complete the picture will be saved but noise reduction will not be performed High ISO NR MENU button gt shooting menu Photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce noise Option Description High Reduce noise randomly spaced bright pixels lines or fog particularly in Normal photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities Choose the amount of noise reduction Low performed from High Normal and Low Noise reduction is only performed at ISO sensitivities of ISO 1600 and higher The Off amount of noise reduction is less than the amount performed when Low is selected for High ISO NR ISO Sensitivity Settings MENU button gt shooting menu Adjust ISO sensitivity M 49 ISO sensitivity settings a ISO sensitivity 100 gt Auto ISO sensitivity control OFF 153 BE Auto IS0 Sensitivity control If Off is chosen for Auto ISO sensitivity control in P S A and M modes ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user M 49 When On is chosen ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value selected by the user ISO sensitivity is adjusted appropriately when the flash is used The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using the Maximum
235. s reproduced The government has issued cautions on Do not copy or reproduce paper money copies or reproductions of securities issued coins securities government bonds or by private companies shares bills checks local government bonds even if such gift certificates etc commuter passes or copies or reproductions are stamped coupon tickets except when a minimum of Sample necessary copies are to be provided for business use by acompany Also do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and Unless the prior permission of the tickets such as passes and meal coupons government has been obtained the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited The copying or reproduction of paper money coins or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcuts prints maps The copying or reproduction of stamps drawings movies and photographs is issued by the government and of certified governed by national and international documents stipulated by law is prohibited copyright laws Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or
236. s canbe made aii thicker or thinner Thicker outlines make colors more saturated The results can be previewed in the edit display Press to copy the photograph or press gt to exit to playback without creating a copy PENGE CQ PAele OK SENT 189 Perspective Control MENU button gt c4 retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from Perspective control the base of a tall object Use the multi selector to adjust perspective note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out The results can be previewed in the edit display Press to copy the photograph or press gt to exit to playback without creating a copy Before j After 190 Miniature Effect MENU button gt r retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame To Description Choose i Q1 Press Qe to choose orientation of area that is in focus orientation If area of effect is in wide orientation press A or V to position frame showing area of copy that will be in focus Choose area in focus If area of effect is in tall orientation press lt or gt to position frame showing area of copy that will be in focus Cancel G Confirm OK NEI If area of effect is in wide
237. s described on page 91 Comments can be up to 36 characters long e Attach comment Select this option to attach the comment to all Image comment subsequent photographs Attach comment can be turned on and off by highlighting it and pressing After choosing the desired setting press to exit Auto Image Rotation MENU button gt setup menu Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in ViewNX 2 or Capture NX 2 available separately Q 209 The following orientations are recorded Landscape wide orientation Camera rotated 90 clockwise Camera rotated 90 counterclockwise Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected Choose this option when panning or taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down Rotate Tall To automatically rotate tall portrait orientation photographs for display during playback select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu M 149 174 Accessory Terminal MENU button gt setup menu Choose the role of the optional accessory connected to the accessory terminal EE Remote Shutter Release If Remote shutter release is selected you can choose whether the shutter release button on optional accessory is used for photography or movie recording Remote shutter release is available when an optional WR R10 wireless re
238. sconnect the power source until formatting is complete Monitor Brightness MENU button gt setup menu Press A or W to choose monitor brightness Choose higher Monitor brightness values for increased brightness lower values for reduced i brightness a 3 43 168 169 Info Display Format MENU button gt setup menu Choose an information display format M 6 Formats can be chosen separately for auto scene and special effects modes and for P S A and M modes NORM OFF OFF RA AUTO 100 FISD AF A f e3 ma 00 amp 00 NORM OFF OFF A AUTO 100 FISD AFA al m 00 00 GDSet Gipset Classic A 170 Graphic 1 6 1 Selecta shooting mode option Info display format Highlight AUTO SCENE EFFECTS or P S A M AUTO SCENE EFFECTS Ea and press gt a P S A M gt 2 Select a format and background color ae Use the multi selector to highlight a background color for the desired format and press 6X The Classic display is shown below 12345 6 ee Pete eee reese EAE ONE 5 P125 5 6 elle Freed OFF auro Sete nen 789 D waa OFF OFF A AUTO 100 ASD _AF A 35 34 33 Eye Fi connection INGICATOM c ccesesesseseseeseees 176 GPS connection ia INGICATOM c cscssesesseseeeseeees 176 JEJ Exposure delay mode 162 Multiple exposure 4 INGICATON ee eeeesceseeeeeeseseees 75 WE Print date indicator 163 Flash control indicator
239. selected after photograph is taken M 148 Tall portrait orientation photos are displayed in wide landscape orientation e Select On for Rotate tall M 149 e Photo was taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation M 174 e Photo is displayed in image review M 149 e Camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken Q 174 Can not delete picture e Picture is protected remove protection M 126 e Memory card is locked M 18 Can not retouch picture Photo can not be further edited with this camera M 178 226 227 Can not change print order e Memory card is full delete pictures M 20 127 e Memory card is locked M 18 Can not select photo for printing Photo is in NEF RAW format Create JPEG copy using NEF RAW processing or transfer to computer and print using supplied software or Capture NX 2 M 134 186 Picture is not displayed on TV e Choose correct video mode M 172 or output resolution Q 147 e A V 145 or HDMI M 146 cable is not correctly connected Camera does not respond to remote control for HDMI CEC television e Select On for HDMI gt Device control in the setup menu 147 e Adjust HDMI CEC settings for the television as described in documentation provided with the device Can not transfer photos to computer OS not compatible with camera or transfer software Use card reader to copy photos to computer M 133 Photos are not displayed in Capture NX 2 Update
240. selected frame Cancel Het O n button 107 4 Select Choose start end point Highlight Choose start end point and press an gt RQ Save selected frame Cancel The dialog shown at right will be displayed choose whether the current frame will be Are you selecting the current frame as the start point or as the end point the starting or end point of the copy and cree press End point Cancel 5 Delete frames iavaletmiaey If the desired frame is not currently ee displayed press lt or to advance or rewind to skip to 10 s ahead or back rotate the command dial To switch the current selection from start point to end point F 4 Om button or vice versa press ift O n Once you have selected the start point and or end point press A All frames before the selected start point and after the selected end point will be removed from the copy 6 Save the copy Highlight one of the following and press 68 AETAT e Save as new file Save the copy to a new file apal e Overwrite existing file Replace the original movie file with the edited copy e Cancel Return to Step 5 e Preview Preview the copy Cancel Preview Except in the photo information image only page M 119 edited copies are indicated by a icon in full frame playback 108 109 vV Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long If a copy can not be crea
241. sensor Total pixels 24 71 million Dust reduction System Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data optional Capture NX 2 software required Storage Image size pixels e 6000 x 4000 Large e 4496 x 3000 Medium e 2992 x 2000 Small File format e NEF RAW 14 bit compressed e JPEG JPEG Baseline compliant with fine approx 1 4 normal approx 1 8 or basic approx 1 16 compression e NEF RAW JPEG Single photograph recorded in both NEF RAW and JPEG formats Picture Control System Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape selected Picture Control can be modified storage for custom Picture Controls Media SD Secure Digital and UHS I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards File system DCF Design Rule for Camera File System 2 0 DPOF Digital Print Order Format Exif Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras 2 3 PictBridge Viewfinder Viewfinder Eye level pentamirror single lens reflex viewfinder Frame coverage Approx 95 horizontal and 95 vertical Magnification Approx 0 78 x 50 mm f 1 4 lens at infinity 1 0 m7 Eyepoint 17 9 mm 1 0 m from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens Diopter adjustment 1 7 0 7 m Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen Reflex mirror Quick return Lens aperture Instant return electronically controlled 231 Lens Compatible lenses Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Autofocus is
242. service representative once every one to two years and that it be serviced once every three to five years note that fees apply to these services Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally Any accessories regularly used with the camera such as lenses or optional flash units should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced 213 The Low Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera s picture element is fitted with a low pass filter to prevent moir If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in photographs you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu The filter can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off HE Clean Now 1 Place the camera base down Image sensor cleaning is most effective when the camera is placed base down as shown at right SETUP MENU Format memory card Monitor brightness Info display format Auto info display Clean image sensor E Lock mirror up for cleaning Image Dust Off ref photo P Video mode 2 Select Clean image sensor in the setup menu Press the MENU button to display the menus Highlight Clean image sensor in the setup menu M 167 and press gt MENU button 3 Select Clean now Clean image sensor Highlight Clean now and press W Clean
243. sh compensation 67 EJ Flash mode ssssesseensseen 46 EJ Metering cise cscctasceszcctsctton 62 EE AF area MOdE se 00000 36 95 FOCUS mode ssessesseeseeese 33 94 35 Picture Control c essesseseeeee 86 Note Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes 170 Auto Info Display MENU button gt setup menu If On is selected the information display will appear after the shutter release button is pressed halfway if image review M 149 is off it will also be displayed immediately after shooting Choose On if you find yourself frequently referring to the information display during shooting If Off is selected the information display can be viewed by pressing the amp button Image Dust Off Ref Photo MENU button gt setup menu Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 available separately for more information see the Capture NX 2 manual Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera A lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended When using a zoom lens zoom all the way in 1 Choose a start option Image Dust Off ref photo Highlight one of the following options and press To exit without acquiring image dust off 7 EN data press MENU Q gt Clean sensor and then start e Start The message shown at right will be displayed and rEF will appear in the EOE Vi ewf i n d er feat
244. sion e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected sepa rately The following apply only to usersin EEEE European countries e This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management e Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product e While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area address provided separately ATTENTION Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada This symbol on the battery indi cates that the battery is to be col lected separately The following apply only to users in European countries e All batteries whether marked with this symbol or no
245. so For information on automatically varying Active D Lighting over a series of shots see page 83 For information on using the Fn button and command dial to select an Active D Lighting option see page 165 70 71 High Dynamic Range HDR High Dynamic Range HDR combines two exposures to form a single image that captures a wide range of tones from shadows to highlights even with high contrast subjects HDR is most effective when used with amp Matrix metering M 62 with other metering methods a setting of AUTO Auto is equivalent to NORM Normal It can not be used to record NEF RAW images The flash can not be used while HDR is in effect ams First exposure darker Second exposure brighter Combined HDR image 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the amp button Press the lt button again to place the cursor in the information display NORM OFF OFF iA AUTO 100 ESD AFA E ma 00 a00 GipSet W button Information display 2 Display HDR High Dynamic Range options Highlight HDR High Dynamic Range in the information display and press NORM aCe a to i0 ESD AF A me g 200 200 HDR high dynamic range i Back 3 Choose an option Highlight AUTO Auto HIGH Extra high HIGH High oe NORM Normal LOW Low or OFF Off and press If ree et Wt ow AUTO Auto is selected the camera will ie automatical
246. speed and ISO sensitivity are not in these ranges when live view starts they will automatically be set to supported values and remain at these values when live view ends Note that ISO sensitivity is fixed at the value selected the camera does not adjust ISO sensitivity automatically when On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings gt Auto ISO sensitivity control in the shooting menu 1 154 1 Select Movie settings So Press the MENU button to display the menus Highlight Movie settings in the shooting menu and press gt ge eN E MENU button 2 Choose movie options Movie settings Highlight the desired item and press then highlight an option and press 6 Frame sze framerate E Movie quality HIGH Microphone DA Manual movie settings OFF Using an External Microphone The optional ME 1 stereo microphone can be used to reduce noise caused by lens vibration being recorded during autofocus V The Count Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically 21 97 Depending on shooting conditions the timer may appear immediately when movie recording begins Note that regardless of the amount of recording time available live view will still end automatically when the timer expires Wait for the internal circuits to cool before resuming movie recording 104 105 HDMI and Other Video Devices When the camera is connected to a video device the device will display the view thr
247. sseesseee 180 Red eye reduction c cscsseseeesees 47 Release Mode nsessseseesseeesseseessesssesse 29 Remote COntrol uu cesses 31 210 Remote cord sssesessessessserssesses 60 210 Remote on duration ML L3 161 Remote shutter release 175 Remove items My Menu 197 Rese aan 53 150 156 Reset custom settings 00 156 Reset shooting Menu 06 150 RESIZE oerien tiasana 187 Retouch MenU eessseesssessesseesssesee 178 Reverse dial rotation ss s 166 Reverse indicatorS ssesseeeseesse 166 RGB oiriin 120 152 RGB Histogram sesssessseesssesssesssses 120 Rotate tall eeeseesseesesessessessserssessess 149 S Save selected frame ss esessse 110 Scene auto SelECtOM cesses 98 Scene MOG ssesesesessesseesssesressesssessess 24 Selective Color esssssesesessees 116 192 Self portrait ceesesessesseseseseeseseeseees 5 Self tIMEL ee esessesseeesesseees 29 31 160 SONISILIVILY secsesceeascoessticdeestevectacss 49 153 SEPIA aeee eeenies 181 Set Picture Control 87 Setup NIG ciccsssscsssscecessinesessseccsonnes 167 Shade White balance 76 SHOOTING data csessecsssesseeecseens 121 SHOOTING MEenU ssssessssesessseessseesess 150 Shutter priority AUTO 57 Shutter release button 22 23 38 63 159 Shutter release button AE L 159 Side by side comparison 194 Single frame Release mode 29 Single point A
248. ssssssss 87 r HI 1S0 NORM N 18 Sah DEMING sscaeests css castaeienvtadtoenatstneiandneateniervendeots 88 Go N 19 Contrast 88 f AS asana WARM FILTER 20 Brightness ssssseesssna Mosca camacsteaeceenieaniened 88 eae CONE SACU AOI aariaa 88 l Filter effects 7 essssssssesssessessrssssssssssessecersessssssesseeeeee 88 ea UE eects eerie 88 san TSA TONNO nesne eun AE 88 a High ISO noise reductiOn ss sssssessssrsssssrsssssesesn 153 Long exposure noise reduction s sssssessseesss 153 Protect SQUUG veer crccerntttereernenererseeenenis 126 9 S i i a B A a ms Active D Lighting ceessssssssssssssssssssssssssesssssssessssessssees 69 2 aeea re 25 HDR high dynamic range sssssesssssseeecssssseesessssees 71 SI od 0 jean eee ence ne ee eee ner ere a E7 59 26 Retouch history vessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssseeessssees 178 ApErtUe nsssssssssssssrtsestststsreseststststtsotetstststsnsrestnenes 58 59 IMAGE COMMENT vavsssssecssrssssseeresssseeeetnssneeesensssteee 174 NAO WM BWN Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on Displayed only if VR lens is attached Displayed only if photo was taken using optional flash unit with commander function Standard Vivid Portrait and Landscape Picture Controls only Neutral Monochrome and custom Picture Controls Not displayed with monochrome Picture Controls Monochrome Picture Controls only Hi Overview Data ig SED P 1 250 F11 H4 1
249. t are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management Notices for Customers in the U S A The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U S A use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try
250. t 191 L Monochrome 181 fm Straighten 188 Selective color 192 Q Filter effects 182 9 Distortion control 188 WW Edit movie 107 sof Color balance 183 amp Fisheye 189 Side by side 194 Gah Image overlay 184 4 Color outline 189 comparison 2 1 Can only be selected by pressing MENU button and selecting r tab 2 Available only if button is pressed in full frame playback when a retouched image or Original is displayed Retouching Copies Most options can be applied to copies created using other retouch options although with the exceptions of Image overlay and Edit movie gt Choose start end point each option can be applied only once note that multiple edits may result in loss of detail Options that can not be applied to the current image are grayed out and unavailable Image Quality Except in the case of copies created with Trim Image overlay NEF RAW processing and Resize copies created from JPEG images are the same size and quality as the original while copies created from NEF RAW photos are saved as large fine quality JPEG images Time stamps added with Custom Setting d6 Print Date 163 may however be cropped out or illegible depending on the retouch options used 178 Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy 1 Display retouch options RETOUCH MENU i s Lighting Highlight the desired item in the retouch menu 7 Red eye conection rim and press gt Monochrome I Filter effects L
251. t is poorly lit the AF assist illuminator will light AF assist illuminator automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter release button is pressed halfway The AF assist illuminator will not Jm light In live view or during movie recording During manual focus or if live view is off and continuous servo lt A autofocus is selected AF C selected for focus mode or M Z continuous servo AF selected in AF A focus mode If the center focus point is not selected in 11 single point t dynamic area or 3D 3D tracking AF area mode 36 38 In shooting modes in which the AF assist illuminator can not be used QU 221 If Off has been selected for Custom Setting a3 Built in AF assist illuminator M 158 The illuminator has a range of about 0 5 3 0 m 1 ft 8 in 9 ft 10 in when using the illuminator use a lens with a focal length of 18 200 mm and remove the lens hood The AF assist illuminator will turn off automatically to protect the lamp after a period of continuous use Normal function will resume after a brief pause Note that the illuminator may become hot when used multiple times in quick succession See Also For information on the focus modes available in live view see page 94 For information on using release priority in continuous servo AF see Custom Setting a1 AF C priority selection 157 Custom Setting d1 Beep M 161 can be used to turn the beep speaker on or Off AF Area Mode C
252. ta options are not supported when printing via direct USB connection to print the date of recording on photographs in the current print order use the PictBridge Time stamp option The DPOF print order option can not be used if there is not enough space on the memory card to store the print order NEF RAW photographs M 42 can not be selected using this option JPEG copies of NEF RAW images can be created using the NEF RAW processing option in the retouch menu QO 186 Print orders may not print correctly if images are deleted using a computer or other device after the print order is created 144 Viewing Photographs on TV The supplied EG CP16 audio video A V cable can be used to connect the camera to a television or video recorder for playback or recording A type C mini pin High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI cable available separately from third party suppliers can be used to connect the camera to high definition video devices Standard Definition Devices Before connecting the camera to a standard television confirm that the camera video standard M 172 matches that used in the TV 1 Turn the camera off Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A V cable 2 Connect the A V cable as shown Audio red o i Connect to video device 3 Tune the television to the video channel 4 Turn the camera on and press the gt button During playback images will be displayed
253. te a cropped copy as described in the following table coon OH OK SIV To Description Increase size of crop Q Press the amp button to increase the size of the crop Reduce size of crop Press the S8 button to reduce the size of the crop TERG Rotate the command dial to switch between aspect ratios of 7 3 2 4 3 5 4 1 1 and 16 9 Change crop aspect ratio i Use multi selector to move the crop to another area of the Move crop image A Create copy gt Save the current crop as a separate file y Trim Image Quality and Size Copies created from NEF RAW or NEF RAW JPEG photos have an BQ Aspect image quality of JPEG fine 42 cropped copies created from JPEG sae photos have the same image quality as the original The size of the copy varies with crop size and aspect ratio and appears at upper left in the crop display oo OGE MsSave Viewing Cropped Copies Playback zoom may not be available when cropped copies are displayed Monochrome MENU button gt r4 retouch menu Copy photographs in Black and white Sepia or Monochrome Cyanotype blue and white monochrome m Sepia Cyanotype Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview Increase of the selected image press A to increase color saturation saturation V to decrease Press to create a 45 monochrome copy a gt Decrease Darker Qlighter MSave saturation Filter Effects MENU button gt r4 retouch m
254. ted at the current playback position the current position will be displayed in red in Step 5 and no copy will be created The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original The Retouch Menu Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option RETOUCH MENU Miniature effect Wi Selective color o Edit movie SY in the retouch menu M 178 aN a Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still 1 View the movie and choose a frame regen ancient Play the movie back as described on page MA 106 your approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from the movie progress f bar Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy 2 Display movie edit options Press the at O n button to display movie Edit movie edit options 5 J R Save selected frame EEE EL O n button 3 Choose Save selected frame Highlight Save selected frame and press 6 ana I Choose start end point Q Save selected frame gt PE 4 Create a still copy A Press A to create a still copy of the current frame 5 Save the copy Highlight Yes and press to create a fine quality QQ 42 JPEG copy of the selected frame Except in the photo information image only page M 119 movie stills are indicated by a Micon in full frame playback Save Selected Frame JPEG movie s
255. ter Before installing ViewNX 2 confirm that your computer meets the system requirements on page 133 The latest version of ViewNX 2 is available for download from the websites listed on page xv AA E gt s e gt an oa oe SP Your Imaging Toolbox 1 Start the computer and insert the installer CD 2 Selecta language If the desired language is not available click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language region selection is not available in the European release Start the installer Mac 0S Double click icon on desktop Windows Double click Welcome icon 1 Select region if required Welcome to the world of Nikon digital phi Please select your language from th sg be 2 Select a language E click Next Region Selection Click Install and follow the on screen instructions Installation Guide For help installing ViewNX 2 click Installation Guide in Step 3 Click Install 132 4 Exit the installer Windows Te irstatation is complete sit OK to wt instal Center Click Yes The following software is installed e ViewNX 2 Mac 0S Nikon The installation is complete Is it OK to exit Install Center oa maram Click OK Nikon e Apple QuickTime Windows only 5 Remove the installer CD from the CD ROM drive System Requirements e Photos JPEG movies Intel Celeron Pent
256. ters 3 5 mm circle about 2 5 of frame centered on selected focus point e Matrix or center weighted metering 0 20 EV e Spot metering 2 20 EV CPU AUTO Auto modes amp auto auto flash off programmed auto with flexible program P shutter priority auto S aperture priority auto A manual M scene modes portrait lal landscape amp child amp sports close up Fa night portrait E night landscape X party indoor 8 beach snow amp sunset i dusk dawn pet portrait candlelight amp blossom autumn colors f food special effects modes 2A night vision E color sketch miniature effect 2 selective color 2 silhouette Hil high key We low key Can be adjusted by 5 5 EV in increments of 3 or 2 EV in P S A and M modes e Exposure bracketing 3 shots in steps of 3 or 2 EV e White balance bracketing 3 shots in steps of 1 e Active D Lighting bracketing 2 shots Luminosity locked at detected value with ii Omm button oo 232 233 Exposure ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index Active D Lighting Focus Autofocus Detection range Lens servo Focus point AF area mode Focus lock Flash Built in flash Guide Number Flash control Flash mode Flash compensation Flash ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS Sync terminal White balance White balance ISO 100 6400 in steps of 3 EV
257. the camera is unable to focus The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off use of a tripod is recommended to reduce blur The camera detects and colors outlines for a color sketch effect Movies shot in this mode play back like a slide show made up of aseries of stills The effect can be chosen during live view M 114 note that the display refresh rate drops when live view is in effect and that the frame rate drops in continuous release modes Autofocus is not available during movie recording Distant subjects appear as miniatures Miniature effect movies play back at high speed compressing 30 to 45 minutes of footage shot at 1920 x 1080 30p into a movie that plays back in about three minutes The effect can be chosen during live view M 115 note that the display refresh rate drops when live view is in effect and that the frame rate drops in continuous release modes Sound is not recorded with movies autofocus is not available during movie recording The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off use of a tripod is recommended when lighting is poor 112 113 O Selective Color L ra a i Low Key i J All colors other than the selected colors are recorded in black and white The effect can be chosen during live view QO 116 The built in flash turns off use of a tripod is recommended when lighting is poor Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds The built in flash turns
258. the plug adapter as shown below at left making sure the plug is fully inserted Insert the battery and plug the charger in An exhausted battery will fully charge in about 1 hour and 30 minutes Battery charging Charging complete 3 Insert the battery Insert the battery in the orientation shown using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted Battery latch 15 4 insert a memory card available separately Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation and then slide the card until it clicks into place oN Attach a lens Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed Mounting mark lens indicated by white dot e X w ounting mark Keeping marks white dots aligned position lens on camera camera then rotate until lens clicks into place Mounting mark lens Autofocus is available with AF S lenses When using autofocus with a lens equipped with an A M mode switch slide the switch to A if the lens has an M A M switch select M A for autofocus with manual override For information on other lenses that can be used with the D5200 see page 199 If the lens has a vibration reduction VR switch select ON to reduce the effects of vibrati
259. tills created with the Save selected frame option can not be retouched JPEG movie stills lack some categories of photo information M 119 110 111 Special Effects Special effects can be used when recording images Shooting with Special Effects The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial to EFFECTS and rotating the command dial until the desired option appears in the monitor I O J LF EE E a E nea Color sketch m EFFECTS Monitor oom N Mode dial Command dial NEF RAW If NEF RAW JPEG is selected for image quality in 44 5 or mode only the JPEG images will be recorded M 42 If NEF RAW is selected fine quality JPEG photographs will be recorded instead of NEF RAW images The amp Icon If a icon is displayed in S or mode no pictures will be taken while the shutter release button is pressed in continuous high speed and continuous low speed release modes The Retouch Menu The Color sketch M 189 Miniature effect V 191 and Selective color M 192 options in the retouch menu can be used to apply these effects to existing pictures Night Vision eS Color Sketch Use under conditions of darkness to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities with some noise in the form of randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines Autofocus is available in live view only manual focus can be used if
260. tive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker 1 EV No exposure compensation 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the amp button Press the lt button again to place the cursor in the information display W button Information display 2 Display exposure compensation options Highlight exposure compensation in the information display and press NORM OFF OFF A AUT ESD AF A aa Exposure compensation 3 Choose a value Highlight a value and press 68 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway F lfa a OK O Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to 0 Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off but is reset if you select another mode after choosing HA 65 The 4 Button Exposure compensation can also be set by rotating the command dial while keeping the 4 button pressed The selected value is shown ern eee in the viewfinder and information C A al display Mode M In mode M exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator shutter speed and aperture do not change Using a Flash When a flash is used exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level See Also For information on choosing the size of the increments available for exposure compensation
261. to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet ona circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help FC Nikon D5200 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 U S A Tel 631 547 4200 XIV Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law e Items prohibited by law from being copied or e Cautions on certain copies and reproduction
262. tor 4 23 208 live view ssessessesseesecseeees 93 101 Memory buffer 22 30 241 Numerics 2016 pixel RGB sensot 62 164 232 233 3D color matrix metering 62 3D tracking AF area mode 36 37 A A V cable nsssessssesssseerssseesssesessseessssse 145 AC adapter c esesesseseseeseees 209 212 Access LAM Dssirimieumasnwnmuiee 22 ACCESSOTIES sssssssssssssserssassneerares 209 Accessory terminal 175 210 Accessory terminal accessories 210 Active D Lighting sssseessseerssseess 69 Add items My Menu 000 196 ADL bracketing Auto bracketing OU TE E 83 Adobe RGB sss sessseessseesesssessseessssse 152 AE bracketing Auto bracketing Set nce oe ere et 83 AE IOC cimuwsinueusninnnwamives 63 AED neta nuiee 63 AE L AF L button 39 63 166 PAP cesta seietetbacestaeetd atta 33 39 94 96 AF area brackets ccscscseeees 17 21 PREP erect Goatees eee 33 AF area MOE c ssssecsscseseseeees 36 95 PUPHOSSISG osetia 158 AF assist illuminatot 35 203 PAP HC E EE 33 157 PAPE A E 94 PAM Die sap teeta cates iets levceteeceeseeces 33 94 A M mode switch sse00 40 237 Angle Of ViQW cccessssecsssssscsseeeeees 203 Aperture a sssiesessecssisestseavactans 55 58 59 Aperture priority auto 58 Assign AE L AF L button 166 Assign Fn DUTTON 10 165 Auto White balance 76 Auto bracketing
263. tor will remain on and the video device will display the view through the lens If the device supports HDMI CEC select Off for the HDMI gt Device control option in the setup menu M 147 before shooting in live view V Shooting in Live View Mode To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with exposure remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK 5 eyepiece cap before shooting M 32 Although they will not appear in the final picture distortion may be visible in the monitor if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame Bright light sources may leave after images in the monitor when the camera is panned Bright spots may also appear Flicker and banding visible in the monitor under fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium lamps can be reduced using Flicker reduction Q 172 although they may still be visible in the final photograph at some shutter speeds When shooting in live view mode avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera s internal circuitry Live view ends automatically if the lens is removed or when the monitor is closed closing the monitor does not end live view on televisions or other external displays Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera s internal circuits exit live view when the camera is not in use Note that the tem
264. u Reverse the direction of rotation of the command dial when f3Reverse dial rotation they are used to make adjustments to exposure or flash a compensation Exposure compensation and or shutter speed and aperture Shutter speed aperture Highlight options and E Shutter speed aperture press gt to select or deselect then press 68 f4 Slot Empty Release Lock MENU button gt Custom Settings menu If Release locked is selected the shutter release button is only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the camera Selecting Enable release allows the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted although no pictures will be recorded they will however be displayed in the monitor in demo mode f5 Reverse Indicators MENU button gt Custom Settings menu If etc c ec ete 07 is selected the exposure indicators in the viewfinder and information display are displayed with positive values on the left and negative values onthe right Select mgris e 0 2 es ats O to display negative values on the left and positive values on the right AF ON 166 The Setup Menu Camera Setup To display the setup menu press MENU and select the setup menu tab SETUP MENU SETUP MENU ic ic Format memory card Format memory card Monitor brightness Monitor brightness nfo display format i Info display format Auto info display Auto info display Clean image sensor zi Clean image sensor Lock mirror up
265. u This option is used to correct red eye caused by the flash and is available only with photographs taken using the flash The photograph selected for red eye correction can be previewed in the edit display Confirm the effects of red eye correction and create a copy as described in the following table Note that red eye correction may not always produce the expected results and may in very rare circumstances be applied to portions of the image that are not affected by red eye check the preview thoroughly before proceeding To Use Description gt Press amp button to zoom in amp amp button to zoom out While photo Zoom out amp is Zoomed in use multi selector to view areas of image not visible in View other monitor Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to other areas of frame Navigation window is displayed when zoom buttons or multi selector is pressed area currently visible in monitor is indicated O gt by yellow border Press K to cancel zoom areas of image Cancel zoom If the camera detects red eye in the selected photograph a copy will be created that has been processed to reduce its effects No copy Create copy will be created if the camera is unable to detect red eye 180 181 Trim MENU button gt r4 retouch menu Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph The 94384012560 JI SAspect selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown 7 in yellow crea
266. ultiple exposure OFF Multiple exposure a Multiple exposure mode OFF gt Number of shots 2 Auto gain ON Multiple exposure A Multiple exposure mode On 3 Choose the number of shots Multiple exposure Highlight Number of shots and press P Multiple exposure mode ON Number of shots 2 gt Auto gain ON The dialog shown at right will be displayed Multiple exposure 5 Number of shots Press A or W to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press 4 Choose the amount of gain Multiple exposure Highlight Auto gain and press gt Multiple exposure mode ON Number of shots 2 Auto gain ON gt The following options will be displayed Muile oars Highlight an option and press ae e On Gain is adjusted according to number O o O of exposures actually recorded gain for each exposure is set to 1 2 for two exposures 1 3 for three exposures e Off Gain is not adjusted when recording multiple exposure Recommended if background is dark 5 Framea photograph focus and shoot In continuous high speed and continuous low speed release modes M 29 the camera records all exposures in a single burst shooting will pause after each multiple exposure In self timer mode the camera will automatically record the number of exposures selected in Step 3 regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 Self timer gt Number of shots 1 160 In
267. ur torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable When framing photographs in portrait tall orientation hold the camera as shown at right In mode shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor use of a tripod is recommended 4 Frame the photograph Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in the AF area brackets AF area brackets 5 Press the shutter release button halfway Press the shutter release button halfway to focus The active focus point will be displayed If the subject is poorly lit the flash may pop up and the AF assist illuminator may light Gl 6 Check the indicators in the viewfinder Focus point When the focus operation is complete a beep will sound a beep may not sound if the subject is moving and the in focus indicator will appear in the viewfinder In focus indicator Description Subject in focus Camera unable to focus using autofocus See page 34 In focus Buffer indicator capacity flashes While the shutter release button is pressed halfway the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory buffer M 30 will be displayed in the viewfinder 7 Shoot Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor
268. ureless white object 10 cm from lens e Clean sensor and then start Select this option to Focus will be set to infinity clean the image sensor before starting The message shown at right will be displayed and rEF will appear in the viewfinder when cleaning is complete vV Image Sensor Cleaning Image Dust Off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed Select Clean sensor and then start only if the Image Dust Off reference data will not be used with existing photographs 2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder With the lens about ten centimeters four inches from a well lit featureless white object frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter release button halfway In autofocus mode focus will automatically be set to infinity in manual focus mode set focus to infinity manually 171 3 Acquire Image Dust Off reference data Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data The monitor turns off when the shutter release button is pressed Note that noise reduction will be performed if the subject is poorly lit increasing recording times If the reference object is too bright or too dark the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust EEIEIE Off reference data and the message shown at appropiate ange exposure
269. ut and unavailable For information on the options available in each shooting mode see page 221 Reset Shooting Menu MENU button gt shooting menu Select Yes to reset shooting menu settings 150 Storage Folder MENU button gt 3 shooting menu Create rename or delete folders or choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored e Select folder Choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored Storage folder Select folder A Current folder D5200 default folder Other folders in alphabetical order e New Create a new folder and name it as described on page 91 Folder names can be up to five characters long e Rename Select a folder from the list and rename it as described on page 91 e Delete Delete all empty folders on the memory card V Folder Names On the memory card folder names are preceded by a three digit folder number assigned automatically by the camera e g 100D5200 Each folder can contain up to 999 photographs During shooting pictures are stored in the highest numbered folder with the selected name If a photograph is taken when the current folder is full or contains a photograph numbered 9999 the camera will create a new folder by adding 1 to the current folder number e g 101D5200 The camera treats folders with the same name but different folder numbers as the same folder For example if the folder NIKON is selected for Storage folder photographs in
270. utline ue eeseseeseseeseeeeees 189 Color sketch eesesecseeseseees 114 189 Color SO ACO ssissssncuncctieianienss 152 Color temperature uuu ccecsesecseees 77 Command ial eeeesesseseeseseeeeees 8 Compatible lenses cesses 199 Continuous Release mode 29 Continuous servo AF 33 157 CPU CONTACTS i csccssstertecctctsetiecce 200 CPU TES occecisttaesiensaeenetmst 19 199 Creative Lighting System 205 Cross screen Filter effects 182 CUSTOM Settings sssscsscscsceceeees 155 CYANO Pe scsscasnaccacececins 181 D Date and tiMe ccc 16 173 Date COUNVEs sincdeoaacdain 163 Date format csssessseseeseesees 16 173 Daylight saving time 16 173 DCF Version 2 0 cscecsecee 152 240 Delayed remote ML L3 29 31 Delete ssesscssssscsssssssesscssensessseeaes 127 Delete all IMAGES ceesesseceeees 128 Delete current IMAGE 127 Delete selected images 128 Device control HDMI 147 Digital Print Order Format 140 143 240 Diopter adjustment control 17 209 Direct sunlight White balance 76 Distortion control sseeseseeees 188 D Lighting ssiri 180 DPOF ssssseessssseesssssseeese 140 143 240 DPOF print Order csecseeseeeees 143 Dynamic area AF uu eesesesseceeseeees 36 E Edit MOVIC winccmonmucnes 107 110 Electronic rangefindetv 40 159 EV steps for exposure cntrl
271. utter speed is shown in the viewfinder and information display Rotate the command dial to choose the desired shutter speed from values between 30 s and 1 40005 3 Framea photograph focus and shoot Mode A Aperture Priority Auto In aperture priority auto you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure Large apertures low f numbers reduce depth of field blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject Small apertures high f numbers increase depth of field bringing out details in the background and foreground Short field depths are generally used in portraits to blur background details long field depths in landscape photographs to bring the foreground and background into focus Large aperture f 5 6 Small aperture f 22 To take photographs in aperture priority auto 1 Rotate the mode dial to A Mode dial E 2 Choose an aperture Aperture is shown in the viewfinder and information display Rotate the command dial to choose the desired aperture from NORM OFF OFF A AUTO 100 values between the minimum and aS dh eh EEE maximum for the lens Command dial 3 Framea photograph focus and shoot 58 59 Mode M Manual In manual mode you control both shutter speed and aperture To take photographs in manual mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to M Mode dial 2 Choose aperture and shutte
272. ve all local laws concerning wireless devices and choose Disable where wireless devices are prohibited When an Eye Fi card is inserted its status is indicated by anicon pa Jos in the information display S Eye Fi upload disabled Eye Fi upload enabled but no pictures available for e 0 NORM oO OFF OFF SA AUTO 100 upload FISD AF A im E5 e static Eye Fi upload enabled waiting to begin upload animated Eye Fi upload enabled uploading data Error e EN TA V Eye Fi Cards Eye Fi cards may emit wireless signals when Disable is selected If a warning is displayed in the monitor M 228 turn the camera off and remove the card See the manual provided with the Eye Fi card and direct any inquiries to the manufacturer The camera can be used to turn Eye Fi cards on and off but may not support other Eye Fi functions Supported Eye Fi Cards As of October 2012 the camera supports 8 GB SDHC Pro X2 Eye Fi cards Some cards may not be available in some countries or regions consult the manufacturer for more information Eye Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase Be sure the Eye Fi card firmware has been updated to the latest version Using Eye Fi Cards in Ad Hoc Mode Additional time may be required when connecting using Eye Fi cards that support ad hoc mode Select longer values for Auto off timers gt Standby timer in the setup menu M 160 176 Wireless Mobile Adapter ME
273. w settings To choose the type of images in the show Slide show select Image type and choose from Still Hti images and movies Still images only and movies Movies only m Movies only To choose how long still images are displayed z Slide show select Frame interval and choose from the ee options shown at right 5s 10s 130 131 3 Start the slide show g Sideshow Highlight Start in the slide show menu and press Image type oR Frame interval 2s The following operations can be performed while the slide show is in progress To Description A Press lt q to return to previous frame to skip Skip back skip ahead to next frame v View additional photo info Change photo info displayed M 119 Pause resume slide show gt Pause show Press again to resume Press amp during movie playback to increase volume 1 to decrease Exit to playback mode _ Endshowand return to playback mode Press shutter release button halfway Monitor will turn off photographs can be taken immediately Raise lower volume Q Qe Exit to shooting mode The dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends Select Restart to restart or Exit to return to the playback menu gt Restart 10K 2s Frame interval E Exit Connections Installing ViewNX 2 Install the supplied software to display and edit photographs and movies that have been copied to your compu
274. wait for a signal from the remote see Custom Setting c4 Remote on duration ML L3 N 161 For information on controlling the beeps that sound when the self timer and remote control are used see Custom Setting d1 Beep 161 32 Focus This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder Focus can be adjusted automatically or manually see Focus Mode below The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus M 38 or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing M 38 Focus Mode Choose from the following focus modes Note that AF S and AF C are available only in modes P S A and M Option Description Camera automatically selects single servo autofocus if subject is Auto servo ere AF A AF stationary continuous servo autofocus if subject is moving Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus Single servo For stationary subjects Focus locks when shutter release button is AF S i i AF pressed halfway Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus For moving subjects Camera focuses continuously while shutter release button is pressed halfway If subject moves camera will engage Continuous as i ao AF C servo AF predictive focus tracking to predict final distance to subject and adjust focus as necessary M 34 At default settings shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus M 157 MF Manual
275. when the flash ready indicator is displayed If the flash ready indicator is not displayed the flash is charging remove your finger briefly from the shutter release button and try again To save battery power when the flash is not in use return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks into place Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in shorter focal lengths to zoom out Zoom out Creative Photography Scene Modes The camera offers a choice of scene modes Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode framing a picture and shooting as described on pages 21 23 The Mode Dial The following scenes can be selected with the mode Mode dial dial LOR Pag Zz Portrait Use for portraits with soft natural looking skin tones If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor 24
276. x is one of the following three letter extensions NEF for NEF images JPG for JPEG images or MOV for movies The NEF and JPEG files recorded at a setting of NEF RAW JPEG have the same file names but different extensions Copies created with image overlay M 184 and movie edit options M 107 have file names beginning with DSC_ copies created with the other options in the retouch menu have file names beginning with CSC e g CSC_0001 JPG Images recorded with the Color space option in the shooting menu set to Adobe RGB M 152 have names that begin with an underscore e g _DSCO001 JPG 241 Battery Life The movie footage or number of shots that can be recorded with fully charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery temperature the interval between shots and the length of time menus are displayed Sample figures for EN EL14 1030 mAh batteries are given below e Photographs single frame release mode CIPA standard Approximately 500 shots e Photographs continuous release mode Nikon standard 2 Approximately 1700 shots e Movies Approximately 40 minutes of HD footage at 1080 60i and 1080 50i 1 Measured at 23 C 73 4 F 3 C 5 4 F with an AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G VR lens under the following test conditions lens cycled from infinity to minimum range and one photograph taken at default settings once every 30 s after photograph is taken monitor is turned
277. xposure and white balance bracketing or to turn ADL bracketing on or off P S A and M modes only M 83 Keeping the Fn button pressed rotate the command dial to choose an AF area mode M 36 Press the Fn button to start live view To end live view press the button again M 93 Focus and exposure lock while the Fn button is pressed Exposure locks while the Fn button is pressed Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed and remains locked until the button is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires Focus locks while the Fn button is pressed The Fn button initiates autofocus The shutter release button can not be used to focus Selected option can be viewed in information display by pressing Fn button f2 Assign AE L AF L Button MENU button gt Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the it O n button Option Description AE L A Aa AE AF lock Focus and exposure lock while the ari O m button is pressed Ma AElockonly Exposure locks while the t O n button is pressed Exposure locks when the t O n button is pressed art O n button Aa AE lock Hold and remains locked until the button is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires fa AFlockonly Focus locks while the t On button is pressed The art O n button initiates autofocus The shutter release button can not be used to focus f3 Reverse Dial Rotation MENU button gt Custom Settings men

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