DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual The Camera Body Quick Start Guide “Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j) Viewing Photographs Deleting Unwanted Photographs Recording Movies Camera Menus Caring for the Camera Troubleshooting Specifications For Your Safety Notices Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (0 27).
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The Camera Body 18 5 4 3 2 1 6 7 9 10 17 1 AF-assist illuminator Self-timer lamp Red-eye reduction lamp 2 Power switch 3 Shutter-release button 4 E/N button 5 Movie-record button 6 Live view switch 7 Mode dial 8 Built-in flash 8 16 15 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14 M/Y button Eyelets for camera strap Fn button Mounting mark Lens release button s/E button Mirror Lens mount CPU contacts Body cap 3
19 20 21 22 23 24 28 27 31 26 30 25 29 19 Stereo microphone 20 Accessory shoe (for optional flash units) 21 Eye sensor 22 R (information) button 23 Command dial 24 A/L button 25 Connector cover 4 26 27 28 29 30 G button Speaker Focal plane mark (E) USB connector Connector for external microphone 31 Accessory terminal
47 32 33 34 36 35 37 38 39 40 46 48 49 50 45 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 44 43 Viewfinder eyepiece Diopter adjustment control K button P button Multi selector J (OK) button N-Mark (NFC antenna) O button Memory card access lamp Battery-chamber cover latch Battery-chamber cover 42 41 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 51 W/Q button X button Tripod socket Touch-sensitive vari-angle monitor Rubber eyecup HDMI connector cover Memory card slot cover Power connector cover for optional power connector Batt
Quick Start Guide Attach the Camera Strap Charge the Battery If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown below at left, making sure the plug is fully inserted. Insert the battery and plug the charger in.
Open the Monitor Open the monitor as shown. Do not use force. Attach a Lens Mounting mark (camera) Mounting mark (lens) Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into place.
A Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Before using the camera, unlock and extend the lens. Keeping the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q), rotate the zoom ring as shown (w). Retractable lens barrel button Pictures can not be taken when the lens is retracted; if an error message is displayed as a result of the camera having been turned on with the lens retracted, rotate the zoom ring until the message is no longer displayed.
Camera Setup ❚❚ Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet 1 2 3 4 5 Download and install the SnapBridge app. The app is available free from the Nikon website (http://snapbridge.nikon.com), the Apple App Store®, and Google Play™. Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed; press 1 and 3 to highlight a language and press J to select. Press J when the dialog at right is displayed. Pair the camera and the smart device.
6 7 Press J when the dialog at right is displayed. If the camera displays Unable to connect., the display will change after a short pause. Return to Step 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Follow the instructions displayed by the camera and smart device to complete the setup process. ❚❚ Setup from the Camera Menus 1 2 Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed; press 1 and 3 to highlight a language and press J to select. Press G and set the camera clock.
“Point-and-Shoot” Modes (i and j) 1 Viewing Photographs Pressing K displays a picture in the monitor. Rotate the mode dial to i or j. K button 2 3 4 Frame the photograph. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. Smoothly press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. Deleting Unwanted Photographs Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. • Press the O button.
Recording Movies 1 Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Live view switch 2 3 Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. Press the movie-record button to start recording. Movie-record button A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Time remaining Recording indicator 4 5 12 Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Rotate the live view switch to exit live view.
Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. Menu options Options in current menu. Slider shows position in current menu. Current settings are shown by icons. Help icon If the help icon is displayed, you can press the W (Q) button to view help for the currently selected item.
Caring for the Camera ❚❚ Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, turn the camera off and remove the battery. Do not store in locations that: • are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60% • are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios • are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below –10 °C (14 °F) ❚❚ Cleaning Camera Body Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D5600 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. 1.5× that of lenses with FX format angle of view Effective pixels Effective pixels 24.2 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 24.
Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Magnification Eyepoint Diopter adjustment Focusing screen Reflex mirror Lens aperture Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical Approx. 0.82× (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1) 17 mm (–1.0 m–1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens) –1.7 – +0.
Exposure Metering mode Metering method Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) Exposure meter coupling Mode TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor • Matrix metering: 3D color matrix metering II (type G, E, and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) • Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame • Spot metering: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.
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 18 Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 39 focus points (including 9 crosstype sensors), and AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5 – 3 m/1 ft 8 in. – 9 ft 10 in.
Flash Flash-ready indicator Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; blinks after flash is fired at full output Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Nikon CLS supported System (CLS) Sync terminal AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately) White balance White balance Bracketing Bracketing types Live view Lens servo AF-area mode Autofocus Automatic scene selection Movie Metering Metering method Frame size (p
Movie File format Video compression Audio recording format Audio recording device ISO sensitivity Other options Monitor Monitor Playback Playback Interface USB HDMI output Accessory terminal Audio input 20 MOV H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Linear PCM Built-in or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable ISO 100 – 25600 Time-lapse movies 8.1 cm/3.2-in. (3 : 2), approx. 1037k-dot (720 × 480 × 3 = 1,036,800 dots), TFT vari-angle LCD touch screen with 170° viewing angle, approx.
Wireless/Bluetooth Wireless Bluetooth Range (line of sight) NFC Operation Supported languages Supported languages Power source Battery AC adapter Tripod socket Tripod socket • Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g • Operating frequency: 2412 – 2462 MHz (channels 1 – 11) • Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK Communication protocols: Bluetooth Specification Version 4.
❚❚ MH-24 Battery Charger Rated input Rated output Supported batteries Charging time AC 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A maximum DC 8.4 V/0.9 A Nikon EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion batteries Approx. 1 hour and 50 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains Operating temperature 0 °C – 40 °C (+32 °F – 104 °F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 70 × 26 × 97 mm (2.8 × 1.0 × 3.8 in.), excluding plug adapter Weight Approx. 96 g (3.
❚❚ AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR Type Focal length Maximum aperture Lens construction Angle of view Focal length scale Distance information Zoom Focusing Type G AF-P DX lens with built-in CPU and F mount 18 – 55 mm f/3.5 – 5.
❚❚ AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–6.3G ED VR and AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–6.3G ED Type Focal length Maximum aperture Lens construction Angle of view Focal length scale Distance information Zoom Focusing Vibration reduction (AF-P DX NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–6.3G ED VR only) Minimum focus distance Diaphragm blades Diaphragm Aperture range Metering Filter-attachment size Dimensions Weight 24 Type G AF-P DX lens with built-in CPU and F mount 70 – 300 mm f/4.5 – 6.
❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR Type Focal length Maximum aperture Lens construction Type G AF-S DX lens with built-in CPU and F mount 18 – 140 mm f/3.5 – 5.
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For Your Safety To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety” in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. DANGER: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon carries a high risk of death or severe injury. WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could result in death or severe injury.
• Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns, or frostbite. CAUTION • Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources. Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could cause fire.
• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. Cease charging EN-EL14a rechargeable batteries if they do not charge in the specified period of time. Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire. • Prior to disposal, insulate battery terminals with tape. Overheating, rupture, or fire may result should metal objects come into contact with the terminals.
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.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited. • Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company.
D 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.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The permission of the United States government is not required for export to countries other than the following, which as of this writing are subject to embargo or special controls: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria (list subject to change). The use of wireless devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions.
FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
Security Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled: • Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user IDs, passwords, and other personal information. • Unauthorized access: Unauthorized users may gain access to the network and alter data or perform other malicious actions.
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