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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: i The Table of Contents ............ 0 iv i Error Messages........................ 0 228 i The Q&A Index........................ 0 ii i Troubleshooting ..................... 0 224 i The Index ................................
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Q&A Index Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.
Retouching Photographs How do I create retouched copies of photos? How do I remove “red-eye”? How do I make JPEG copies of RAW (NEF) photos? Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to make a single image? Can I create a copy of a photo that looks like a painting? Can I trim movie footage on the camera or save movie stills? Menus and Settings How do I adjust settings in the information display? How do I use the menus? How do I display menus in another language? How do I keep the displays from turning off? How do
Table of Contents Package Contents........................................................................................................................i Q&A Index .................................................................................................................................... ii For Your Safety ........................................................................................................................... x Notices.............................................................
More on Photography (All Modes) 29 Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, and Quiet Release Modes........29 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes ...........................................................................31 Focus ............................................................................................................................................33 Focus Mode..........................................................................................................................
Creating Custom Picture Controls.................................................................................... 90 Sharing Custom Picture Controls ..................................................................................... 92 Live View 93 Framing Photographs in the Monitor ..............................................................................93 Focusing in Live View............................................................................................................
Connections 132 Installing ViewNX 2 .............................................................................................................. 132 Using ViewNX 2 ..................................................................................................................... 134 Copy Pictures to the Computer ...................................................................................... 134 View Pictures .......................................................................................
d: Shooting/Display .............................................................................................................161 d1: Beep...............................................................................................................................161 d2: Viewfinder Grid Display..........................................................................................161 d3: ISO Display .......................................................................................................
Color Outline..................................................................................................................... 189 Color Sketch ...................................................................................................................... 189 Perspective Control ........................................................................................................ 190 Miniature Effect................................................................................................
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 listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using A this Nikon product.
A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns. • 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.
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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.
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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 32 1 14 24 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 25 15 16 27 18 28 19 29 20 30 10 11 13 21 22 23 1 Mode dial ...................................3 2 Live view switch Live view ............................. 93 Movie .................................
1 7 8 9 10 2 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 3 4 5 21 19 20 6 1 Viewfinder eyepiece......... 4, 32 2 Rubber eyecup .......................32 3 G button Menus..........................11, 148 Restoring default settings ............................................53 4 Infrared receiver for ML-L3 remote control (rear) ......... 31 5 Monitor Viewing settings ..................6 Live view ..............................93 Full-frame playback ....... 118 6 Tripod socket 7 Diopter adjustment control................
The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes: P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. • P—Programmed auto (0 56) • S—Shutter-priority auto (0 57) • A—Aperture-priority auto (0 58) • M—Manual (0 59) Special Effects Modes Use special effects during shooting.
The Viewfinder 1 2 3 78 4 5 6 1 Framing grid (displayed when On is selected for Custom Setting d2) ........................ 161 2 Focus points ............................38 3 AF area brackets.............. 17, 21 4 Low battery warning ............20 5 Monochrome indicator (displayed when the Monochrome Picture Control or a Picture Control based on Monochrome is selected) ...............................86 6 “No memory card” indicator ................................................
The Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below. 180° 90° 180° 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.
The Information Display Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display. Press the P button once to view settings, and again to make changes to settings. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. P button 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 2 3 15 4 5 16 17 18 20 19 1 Shooting mode i auto/ j auto (flash off) ..............21 Scene modes ......................
A Hiding Shooting Information To turn the monitor off, press the R 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 information display can be restored by pressing the R button again.
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. M (Y) button E (N) button Mode dial Fn button Command dial Choose a scene (h mode; 0 26). h mode Command dial q mode Command dial Mode P Command dial Mode S or M Command dial Choose a special effect (q mode; 0 111). Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 56). Choose a shutter speed (mode S or M; 0 57, 59).
Choose an aperture (mode A; 0 58). Mode A Choose an aperture (mode M; 0 59). Command dial + E (N) button Mode M Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, A, or %; 0 66). Command dial + E (N) button Mode P, S, A, or % Command dial Choose a flash mode (0 47). + M (Y) button Command dial Adjust flash compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 68).
The role of the Fn button can be selected using Custom Setting f1 (Assign Fn button; 0 165), allowing the following settings to be adjusted by rotating the command dial while keeping the Fn button pressed: + Fn button Image quality/size (0 42) ISO sensitivity (0 49) White balance (0 76) Active D-Lighting (0 69) HDR (0 71) Auto bracketing (0 83) Command dial AF-area mode (0 36, 96) 10
Camera Menus: An Overview Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: D: Playback (0 148) • C: Shooting (0 150) • A: Custom Settings (0 155) • B: Setup (0 167) • N: Retouch (0 178) • m/O: Recent settings or My Menu (defaults • to Recent settings; 0 195) Slider shows position in current menu. Current settings are shown by icons. Menu options Options in current menu.
Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display sub-menu Move cursor down Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. G button 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu.
4 Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. 5 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. 6 Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. 7 Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. 8 Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button.
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. 2 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. An exhausted battery will fully charge in about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
4 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) Mounting mark (camera) Keeping marks (white dots) aligned, position lens on camera, then rotate until lens clicks into place. Mounting mark (lens) Autofocus is available with AF-S lenses.
6 Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. 7 Choose a language and set the camera clock. Use the multi selector and J button to select a language and set the camera clock.
8 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.
A 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. A Formatting Memory Cards If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device, select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instructions to format the card (0 168).
D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 200), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). A Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.
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 P button to view the information display; if the monitor does not turn on, the battery is exhausted and must be recharged.
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes) This section describes how to take photographs in i and j modes, automatic “point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. The information display will appear in the monitor. 2 Select i or j mode.
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. 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 (I) will appear in the viewfinder. In-focus indicator Description I Subject in focus.
A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Focus: press halfway Shoot: press all the way down A 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.
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 dial: Mode dial k Portrait Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones.
p Child Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural. m Sports 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. n Close up 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 h and rotating the command dial until the desired scene appears in the monitor. Mode dial Command dial Monitor o Night Portrait 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. r Night Landscape Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes, including street lighting and neon signs.
t Beach/Snow Capture the brightness of sunlit expanses of water, snow, or sand. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. u Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. The built-in flash and AFassist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. v Dusk/Dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset.
x 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. y Blossom 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. z Autumn Colors Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves.
More on Photography (All Modes) Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, and Quiet Release Modes Choose from the following release modes: Mode Description 8 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.
A 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 photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the memory card access lamp will light (0 22).
Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 210) allow the photographer to be at a distance from the camera when a photo is taken. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select a release mode.
❚❚ Using Optional WR-R10 and WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers (0 210) 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.
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 (0 38) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 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.
A 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 shutterrelease 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.
D The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light AF-assist illuminator automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. Note that d (dynamic-area) and f (3D-tracking) AF-area modes are not available when AF-S is selected for focus mode. Option Description User selects focus point using multi selector (0 38); camera focuses c Single-point AF on subject in selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects.
3 Choose an AF-area mode. Highlight an option and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. A AF-Area Mode AF-area mode selections made in shooting modes other than P, S, A, or M are reset when another shooting mode is selected. A 3D-tracking When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera.
Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF-area modes other than e (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 e (Auto-area AF; 0 36). 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 J to select the center focus point.
2 Lock focus. AF-A and AF-C focus modes: With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q), press the A (L) button (w) to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L icon will be displayed in the viewfinder; 0 63). Focus will remain locked while the A (L) button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release 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 (0 34). 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch. If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M mode switch, slide the switch to M. 2 A-M M/A-M mode switch mode switch 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.
A 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; 0 33). Focus can then be adjusted manually, regardless of the mode selected with the lens. A 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.).
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 (0 244). Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality).
A NEF (RAW) Images Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. White balance bracketing (0 83), high dynamic range (HDR, 0 71), and print date (0 163) 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; 0 209) or ViewNX 2 (available on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD).
Image Size Choose a size for JPEG images: Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) * # Large 6000 × 4000 50.8 × 33.9/20 × 13.3 $ Medium 4496 × 3000 38.1 × 25.4/15.0 × 10 % Small 2992 × 2000 25.3 × 16.9/10 × 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). Image size 1 Place the cursor in the information display.
Using the Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. ❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and g Modes 1 Choose a flash mode (0 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. If the flash does not pop up automatically, DO NOT attempt to raise it by hand. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the flash.
Flash Mode The flash modes available vary with shooting mode: i, k, p, n, s, w, g No Auto Njo Auto+red-eye reduction j Flash off N Nj Njp Np Nt 1 o Auto slow sync+ Njr red-eye reduction Nr j 0 Fill flash N Auto slow sync Flash off P, A Fill flash Red-eye reduction Slow sync+red-eye reduction Slow sync N Nj Nq S, M Fill flash Red-eye reduction Rear-curtain sync Rear-curtain+slow sync Place the cursor in the information display.
A 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. • j (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. Red-eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires, reducing “red-eye.” • j (off): Flash does not fire even when lighting is poor or subject is backlit.
A Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Shutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when the built-in flash is used: Mode Shutter speed Mode Shutter speed 1/200–1/60 s 1/200–30 s S i, k, p, s, w, g, P, A 1 1 1 n, 0 /200– /125 s M /200–30 s, Bulb 1/200–1 s o Shutter speeds as slow as 30 s are available in slow sync, rear curtain + slow sync, and slow sync + red-eye reduction modes.
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)).
A 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. A The Shooting Menu ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the ISO sensitivity settings option in the shooting menu (0 150). A See Also For information on enabling auto ISO sensitivity control in P, S, A, or M modes, see page 154.
Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. D 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 (0 173). Use of a tripod is recommended. Mount the camera on a tripod before shooting begins.
4 Choose the number of intervals. Press 4 or 2 to highlight number of intervals (i.e., the number of times the camera shoots); press 1 or 3 to change. Press 2 to continue. 5 Start shooting. Highlight On and press J (to return to the shooting menu without starting the interval timer, highlight Off and press J). The first 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.
Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below and on page 54 can be restored to default values by holding the G and P 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.
❚❚ Other Settings Option Release mode m, w Other shooting modes Focus point * AE/AF lock hold Shooting modes other than i and j Flexible program P Multiple exposure Multiple exposure mode P, S, A, M Default Continuous H Single frame Center Off Off Off 0 Option Special effects mode g 29 Vividness 38 Outlines ( Orientation 166 Width 3 56 Color Color range Default 0 0 0 114 Landscape Normal 115 Off 3 116 73 * Focus point not displayed if e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode.
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. Programmed auto Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which (0 56) there is little time to adjust camera settings. Shutter-priority auto User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best (0 57) results. Use to freeze or blur motion.
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. 2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
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. Fast shutter speed (1/1600 s) Slow shutter speed (1 s) To take photographs in shutter-priority auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to S. 2 Choose a shutter speed.
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.
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. 2 Choose aperture and shutter speed. Mode dial 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 (0 60).
❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) Select the following shutter speeds for long timeexposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb (A): The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. To Length of exposure: 35 s prevent blur, use a tripod, optional WR-R10 and Aperture: f/25 WR-T10 wireless remote controllers, or an optional MC-DC2 remote cord (0 210).
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 L Matrix metering Center- M weighted metering N 1 Spot metering Description Produces natural results in most situations.
Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using M (Center-weighted metering) and N (Spot metering) to meter exposure; note that autoexposure lock is not available in i or j 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 shutterrelease button halfway to set focus and meter exposure. Check that the in-focus indicator (I) appears in the viewfinder. 2 Lock exposure.
A 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 Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Setting Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 0 56) Shutter speed Aperture The metering method itself can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect.
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 M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) (0 62). Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker.
A The E (N) Button Exposure compensation can also be set by rotating the command dial while keeping the E (N) button pressed. The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display. E (N) button Command dial –0.3 EV +2 EV A Mode M In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change. A Using a Flash When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level.
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 the monitor, press the P button.
A The M (Y) and E (N) Buttons Flash compensation can also be set by rotating the command dial while pressing the M (Y) and E (N) buttons. The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display. M (Y) button –0.3 EV E (N) button Command dial +1 EV A Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; see page 205).
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 L (Matrix metering; 0 62). Active D-Lighting: ! Off 1 Active D-Lighting: Y Auto Place the cursor in the information display.
D 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 Y Auto is equivalent to Q Normal in mode M or when center-weighted or spot metering is used.
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 L (Matrix metering) (0 62; with other metering methods, a setting of v Auto is equivalent to T Normal). It can not be used to record NEF (RAW) images. The flash can not be used while HDR is in effect.
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. “l u” 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. D Framing HDR Photographs The edges of the image may be cropped out.
Multiple Exposure Follow the steps below to record a series of two or three exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures produce colors noticeably superior to those in software-generated photographic overlays created from existing images. ❚❚ Creating a Multiple Exposure Multiple exposures can not be recorded in live view. Exit live view before proceeding.
3 Choose the number of shots. Highlight Number of shots and press 2. The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J. 4 Choose the amount of gain. Highlight Auto gain and press 2. The following options will be displayed. Highlight an option and press J.
❚❚ Interrupting Multiple Exposures To interrupt a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select Off for Multiple exposure > 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.
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: v J I H N G M L 1 Option Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Preset manual Description Automatic white balance adjustment. Recommended in most situations. Use under incandescent lighting.
A The Shooting Menu White balance can be selected using the White balance option in the shooting menu (0 150), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (0 78) or measure a value for preset white balance (0 79). The I Fluorescent option in the White balance menu can be used to select the light source from the bulb types shown at right. A Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions.
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. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options. G button 2 Select a white balance option.
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 Measure and white balance measured by camera (see below). Use photo White balance is copied from photo on memory card (0 82).
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.
D 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; 0 160). The default setting is eight seconds. D 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.
❚❚ 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 G button. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options. Highlight Preset manual and press 2. G button 2 Select Use photo. Highlight Use photo and press 2. 3 Choose Select image.
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 k Description Vary exposure over a series of three photographs.
3 Display bracketing options. Highlight the current bracketing setting and press J. 4 Select a bracketing increment. Highlight a bracketing increment and press J. Choose from values between 0.3 and 2 EV (AE bracketing) or 1 to 3 (WB bracketing), or select ADL (ADL bracketing). 5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. AE bracketing: The camera will vary exposure with each shot. The first shot will be taken at the value currently selected for exposure compensation.
A The Bracketing Progress Indicator During AE bracketing, progress is shown by the bracketing indicator in the information display: • v : Camera ready to take first shot. • w : Camera ready to take second shot. • x : 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 Disabling Bracketing To disable bracketing and resume normal shooting, select OFF in Step 4 on the previous page.
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 subject or type of scene (in other modes, the camera selects a Picture Control automatically).
Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 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. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Set Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2. G button 2 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control and press 2. 3 Adjust settings.
❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Manual adjustments (all Picture Controls) Description Choose from options between –2 and +2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). Quick adjust 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.
A The Picture Control Grid Pressing the X 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 X 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 Control grid, and lines appear parallel to the axes of the grid.
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 G button. Highlight Manage Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2. G button 2 Select Save/edit. Highlight Save/edit and press 2. 3 Select a Picture Control.
6 Name the Picture Control. The text-entry dialog shown at right will be Keyboard displayed. By default, new Picture Controls area are named by adding a two-digit number Name area (assigned automatically) to the name of the 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 J.
Sharing Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX 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.
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. Live view switch 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.
Focusing in Live View Follow the steps below to choose focus and AF-area modes and position the focus point. ❚❚ Choosing a Focus Mode The following focus modes are available in live view (note that full-time–servo AF is not available in g and ( modes): Option Description For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is AF-S Single-servo AF pressed halfway. For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously until shutterAF-F Full-time-servo AF release button is pressed.
❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode In modes other than i, j, and (, the following AF-area modes can be selected in live view (note that subject-tracking AF is not available in %, g, and 3 modes): Option 6 7 8 9 1 Description The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait Face-priority AF subjects. Use for portraits. Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other non-portrait Wide-area AF subjects. Use the multi selector to select the focus point.
❚❚ Choosing the Focus Point The method for selecting the focus point for autofocus varies with the option selected for AF-area mode (0 95). 6 (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).
The Live View Display yu q w e r i o !0 t !1 !2 : Item Description q Shooting mode The mode currently selected with the mode dial. w “No movie” icon 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.
A Live View/Movie Recording Display Options Press the R button to cycle through display options as shown below.
A HDMI When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device, the camera monitor will remain on and the video device will display the view through the lens. If the device supports HDMICEC, select Off for the HDMI > Device control option in the setup menu (0 147) before shooting in live view. D 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 (0 32).
D Using Autofocus in Live View Autofocus is slower in live view and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses.
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. D The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 97) indicates that movies can not be recorded. A Live view switch Before Recording Set aperture before recording in mode A or M. 2 Focus.
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).
Movie Settings Use the Movie settings option in the shooting menu to adjust the following settings. • Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality: Choose from the following options.
• Manual movie settings: Choose On to allow manual adjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when the camera is in mode M. Shutter speed can be set to values as 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 100 and Hi 2 (0 49).
A HDMI and Other Video Devices When the camera is connected to a video device, the device will display the view through the camera lens. If the device supports HDMI-CEC, select Off for the HDMI > Device control option in the setup menu (0 147) before shooting in live view. If 1920 × 1080 60i, 1920 × 1080 50i, 1280 × 720 60p, or 1280 × 720 50p is selected for Frame size/frame rate, the monitor will turn off when the camera is connected to an HDMI video device.
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 118). Press J to start playback. 1 icon Length Current position/total length Volume Movie progress bar Guide The following operations can be performed: To Pause Play Use Description Pause playback. Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/ advance.
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option f Choose start/end point g Save selected frame Description Create a copy from which the opening or closing footage has been removed. Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. 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.
4 Select Choose start/end point. Highlight Choose start/end point and press 2. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; choose whether the current frame will be the starting or end point of the copy and press J. 5 Delete frames. If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or back, rotate the command dial). To switch the current selection from start point (w) to end point (x) A (L) button or vice versa, press A (L).
D Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long. If a copy can not be created 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. A The Retouch Menu Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option in the retouch menu (0 178).
Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: 1 View the movie and choose a frame. Play the movie back as described on page 106; your approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from the movie progress bar. Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy. 2 Display movie edit options. Press the A (L) button to display movie edit options. A (L) button 3 Choose Save selected frame. Highlight Save selected frame and press J. 4 Create a still copy.
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 q and rotating the command dial until the desired option appears in the monitor. Mode dial Command dial Monitor A NEF (RAW) If NEF (RAW)+JPEG is selected for image quality in %, g, (, or 3 mode, only the JPEG images will be recorded (0 42). If NEF (RAW) is selected, fine-quality JPEG photographs will be recorded instead of NEF (RAW) images.
% Night Vision 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 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. g Color Sketch The camera detects and colors outlines for a color sketch effect.
3 Selective Color All colors other than the selected colors are recorded in black and white. The effect can be chosen during live view (0 116). The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended when lighting is poor. 1 Silhouette Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended when lighting is poor. 2 High Key Use with bright scenes to create bright images that seem filled with light. The built-in flash turns off.
Options Available in Live View ❚❚ g 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 J to display the options shown at right (note that the options temporarily clear from the display during autofocus). Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Outlines and press 4 or 2 to change.
❚❚ ( 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. Live view switch 2 Position the focus point. Use the multi selector to position the focus point in the area that will be in focus and then press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (note that the options temporarily clear from the display during autofocus).
❚❚ 3 Selective Color 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 Display options. Press J to display selective color options. 3 Select a color. Selected color Frame an object in the white square in the center of the display and press 1 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).
6 Return to the live view display. Press J 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 K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. K button To Use Description View additional photographs Press 2 to view photographs in order recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse order. View additional photo info Change photo info displayed (0 119). View thumbnails W (Q) See page 123 for more information on the thumbnail display.
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback. Press 1 or 3 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 (0 149). GPS data are only displayed if a GPS unit was used when the photo was taken. 1/ 12 1/ 12 NIKON D5200 LATITUDE LONGITUDE 1/ 250 F11 +1. 0 –1.
❚❚ RGB Histogram 5 6 1 Retouch indicator ...................................................179 2 Protect status ...........................................................126 3 White balance ............................................................ 76 7 1 2 3 4 8 N I KON D5200 1/ 12 4 5 9 6 7 8 9 White balance fine-tuning ................................. 78 Preset manual......................................................... 79 Camera name Histogram (RGB channel).
❚❚ Shooting Data 4 Shooting mode .................................. 21, 24, 55, 111 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 MTR, SPD, AP. EXP. MODE, I SO FOCAL LENGTH LENS AF / VR FLASH TYPE SYNC MODE , N I KON D5200 WHI TE BALANCE COLOR SPACE PI CTURE CTRL QUI CK ADJUST SHARPEN ING CONTRAST BR I GHTNESS SATURAT ION HUE 1/12 : AUTO, A6, M1 NOI SE REDUC. ACT . D–L I GHT.
❚❚ Overview Data 1 2 3 N I KON D5200 1/ 12 4 12 13 5 1/ 250 F11 +1. 0 –1. 3 100 26 25 35mm –1. 3 14 1/ 250 F11 +1. 0 24 100D5200 DSC_0001. JPG 15/04/2012 10 : 02 : 27 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10 9 8 NORMAL 6000x4000 15 23 22 16 17 100 35mm 18 19 21 20 6 7 Frame number/total number of images Protect status........................................................... 126 Camera name Retouch indicator...................................................
Thumbnail Playback To display images in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or 72 images, press the W (Q) button. W (Q) W (Q) X Full-frame playback To Display more images Display fewer images Thumbnail playback Use W (Q) X Highlight images View highlighted image Delete highlighted photo Change protect status of highlighted photo Return to shooting mode 123 X Calendar playback Description Press W (Q) button to increase the number of images displayed.
Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date, press the W (Q) button when 72 images are displayed.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X 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 Zoom in or out View other areas of image Select/zoom in on or out from faces Use Description Press X to zoom in to maximum of approximately 38× (large images), 28× X / W (Q) (medium images) or 19× (small images). Press W (Q) to zoom out.
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, the A (L) button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 168). To protect a photograph: 1 Select an image.
Deleting Photographs To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or the photograph highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O 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.
The Playback Menu 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 Q Selected Delete selected pictures. n Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date. R All Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0 148). ❚❚ Selected: Deleting Selected Photographs 1 Select Delete. To display the menus, press the G button.
❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 1 Choose Select Date. In the delete menu, highlight Select date and press 2. 2 Highlight a date. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a date. To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date, press W (Q). Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures, or press and hold X to view the current picture full screen. Press W (Q) to return to the date list. W (Q) button 3 Select the highlighted date.
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 (0 148). 1 Select Slide show. To display the slide show menu, press the G button and select Slide show in the playback menu. G button 2 Adjust slide show settings. To choose the type of images in the show, select Image type and choose from Still images and movies, Still images only, and Movies only.
3 Start the slide show. Highlight Start in the slide show menu and press J. The following operations can be performed while the slide show is in progress: To Skip back/skip ahead Use Description Press 4 to return to previous frame, 2 to skip to next frame. View additional photo info Change photo info displayed (0 119). Pause/resume slide show Pause show. Press again to resume.
Connections Installing ViewNX 2 Install the supplied software to display and edit photographs and movies that have been copied to your computer. 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. 1 ViewNX 2TM Your Imaging Toolbox Start the computer and insert the installer CD.
4 Exit the installer. Windows Mac OS Click Yes Click OK The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 5 A • Apple QuickTime (Windows only) Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. System Requirements CPU OS RAM Windows • Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series, 1.6 GHz or better • H.264 movies (playback): 3.
Using ViewNX 2 Copy Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed the software on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD (0 132). 1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • 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.
3 Click Start Transfer. 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.
A For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. A 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. D During Transfer Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress.
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 243) 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. D USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the printer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub. 3 Turn the camera on.
Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 Select a picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X button to zoom in on the current frame (0 125; press K to exit zoom). To view six pictures at a time, press the W (Q) button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press X to display the highlighted picture full frame. 2 Display printing options. Press J to display PictBridge printing options. 3 Adjust printing options. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select.
4 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. D 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; 0 163), the date will appear twice. The imprinted date may however be cropped out if the photographs are cropped or printed without a border.
Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 137). G button 2 Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing. • Select date: Print one copy of all the pictures taken on a selected date. • Print (DPOF): Print an existing print order created with the DPOF print order option in the playback menu (0 143).
3 Select pictures or choose a date. If you chose Print select or Print (DPOF) in Step 2, press 4 or 2 to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture full screen, press and hold the X button. To select the current picture for printing, press 1. The picture will be marked with a Z icon and the number of prints will be set to 1; press 1 or 3 to specify the number of prints (up to 99; to deselect the picture, press 3 when the number of prints is 1).
4 Display printing options. Press J to display PictBridge printing options. 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. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.
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 order item in the playback menu. Press the G button and select DPOF print order in the playback menu. Highlight Select/set and press 2 (to remove all photographs from the print order, select G button Deselect all?). 2 Select pictures.
4 Select imprint options. Highlight the following options and press 2 to toggle the highlighted option on or off (to complete the print order without including this information, proceed to Step 5). • Print shooting data: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order. • Print date: Print date of recording on all pictures in print order. 5 Complete the print order. Press J to complete the print order.
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 HighDefinition 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 (0 172) matches that used in the TV.
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. 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 K button.
❚❚ HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu controls output resolution and can be used to enable the camera for remote control from devices that support HDMI-CEC (HighDefinition 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 Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format.
Camera Menus D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab.
Playback Display Options G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the information available in the playback photo information display (0 119). Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option, then press 2 to select the option for the photo information display. A M appears next to selected items; to deselect, highlight and press 2. To return to the playback menu, press J. Image Review G button ➜ D playback menu Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting.
C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab.
Storage Folder G button ➜ C shooting menu Create, rename, or delete folders, or choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored. • Select folder: Choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored. D5200 (default folder) Current folder Other folders (in alphabetical order) • New: Create a new folder and name it as described on page 91. Folder names can be up to five characters long. • Rename: Select a folder from the list and rename it as described on page 91.
Color Space G button ➜ C shooting menu The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose sRGB for photographs that will be printed or used “as is,” with no further modification. Adobe RGB has a wider color gamut and is recommended for images that will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving the camera. A Color Space Color spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values that represent them in a digital image file.
Long Exposure NR G button ➜ C shooting menu If On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog). The time required for processing roughly doubles; during processing, “l m” 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).
❚❚ Auto ISO 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 (0 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).
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences.
The following Custom Settings are available: a a1 a2 a3 a4 b b1 c c1 c2 c3 c4 d d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 e e1 e2 f f1 f2 Custom Setting Reset custom settings Autofocus AF-C priority selection Number of focus points Built-in AF-assist illuminator Rangefinder Exposure EV steps for exposure cntrl Timers/AE lock Shutter-release button AE-L Auto off timers Self-timer Remote on duration (ML-L3) Shooting/display Beep Viewfinder grid display ISO display File number sequence Exposure delay mode Print date Bracketing/flas
a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography (0 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 G Release F Focus Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed. Photos can only be taken once the camera has focused.
a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor. Option On Off AF-assist illuminator Description The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor. AF-assist illumination is only available when both of the following conditions are met: 1. AF-S is selected for focus mode (0 33) or single-servo autofocus is selected when the viewfinder is used in AF-A mode. 2.
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu a4: Rangefinder Choose On to use the exposure indicator to determine whether the camera is correctly focused in manual focus mode (0 40; note that this function is not available in shooting mode M, when the exposure indicator instead shows whether the subject is correctly exposed). Indicator Description Indicator Subject in focus. Focus point is slightly in front of subject. Description Focus point is slightly behind subject. Focus point is well behind subject.
c2: Auto off Timers G button ➜ A 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 information display remain on when no operations are performed (Standby timer). Choose shorter auto-off delays to reduce the drain on the battery.
c4: Remote on Duration (ML-L3) G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how long the camera will wait for a signal from the optional ML-L3 remote control before cancelling the currently selected remote control release mode and restoring the previously selected release mode (0 31). Choose shorter times for longer battery life. This setting applies only during viewfinder photography.
d4: File Number Sequence G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding 1 to the last file number used. This option controls 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.
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu d6: Print Date Choose the date information imprinted on photographs as they are taken. Option Off Description The time and date do not appear on photographs. The date or date and time are imprinted on photographs taken while this option is in b Date and time effect. a Date c Date counter 15 . 04 . 2012 15 . 04 . 2012 10 : 02 New photos are imprinted with a time stamp showing the number of days between the date of shooting and a selected date (see below).
e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash in P, S, A, and M modes. Option 1 TTL Description Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions. Choose a flash level between Full and 1/32 (1/32 of full power). At full power, the built-in flash has a Guide 2 Manual Number of 13/43 (m/ft., ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F).
f: Controls f1: Assign Fn Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Fn button. Fn button Option v w m ! $ & t " a Description Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to select Image quality/size * image quality and size (0 42). Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to select ISO ISO sensitivity * sensitivity (0 49).
f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the A (L) button. Option Description Focus and exposure lock while the A (L) button is B AE/AF lock pressed. C AE lock only Exposure locks while the A (L) button is pressed. Exposure locks when the A (L) button is pressed, E AE lock (Hold) and remains locked until the button is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires. F AF lock only Focus locks while the A (L) button is pressed.
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.
Format Memory Card G button ➜ B Setup menu Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being formatted in other devices. Format the card as described below. D 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 (0 134). 1 Highlight Yes. To exit without formatting the memory card, highlight No and press J. 2 Press J.
Info Display Format G button ➜ B setup menu Choose an information display format (0 6). Formats can be chosen separately for auto, scene, and special effects modes and for P, S, A, and M modes. Classic (0 170) 1 Select a shooting mode option. Highlight AUTO/SCENE/EFFECTS or P/S/A/M and press 2. 2 Select a format and background color. Use the multi selector to highlight a background color for the desired format and press J.
The “Classic” display is shown below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 11 15 16 21 20 19 18 17 10 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 1 Eye-Fi connection indicator............................. 176 2 GPS connection indicator............................. 176 3 Exposure delay mode ........ 162 4 Multiple exposure indicator................................75 5 Print date indicator............. 163 6 Flash control indicator....... 164 Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units ...
Auto Info Display G button ➜ B setup menu If On is selected, the information display will appear after the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; if image review (0 149) 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 P button.
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 Off reference data and the message shown at right will be displayed.
Time Zone and Date G button ➜ B setup menu Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off. Option Description Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set to the time in the new time zone. Time zone Set the camera clock (0 16). Date and time Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed. Date format Daylight saving time Turn daylight saving time on or off.
G button ➜ B setup menu Image Comment Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 209). The comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display (0 121). The following options are available: • Input comment: Input a comment as described on page 91. Comments can be up to 36 characters long.
Accessory Terminal G button ➜ B setup menu Choose the role of the optional accessory connected to the accessory terminal. ❚❚ 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 remote controller is connected to the camera and used with the shutter-release button on a WR-T10 wireless remote controller.
A The h Icon Connection status is shown by the h icon: • h (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 (0 122). • h (flashing): The GPS unit is searching for a signal. Pictures taken while the icon is flashing do not include GPS data. • No icon: No new GPS data have been received from the GPS unit for at least two seconds.
Wireless Mobile Adapter G button ➜ B setup menu Choose whether the camera will establish wireless connections with smart devices when an optional WU-1a wireless mobile adapter (0 210) is attached to the camera USB and A/V connector. Option Enable Disable Description Enable wireless connections to smart devices running the Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility. Disable wireless connections to smart devices. Choose this option in locations where the use of wireless devices is prohibited.
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. G 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.
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: 1 Display retouch options. Highlight the desired item in the retouch menu and press 2. 2 Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J. A 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 (0 42), retouch options apply only to the JPEG copy (Image overlay and NEF (RAW) processing excepted). 3 Select retouch options.
G button ➜ N retouch menu D-Lighting D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before After Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph. Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N retouch menu This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash.
G button ➜ N retouch menu Trim Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. To Use Description Increase size of crop X Press the X button to increase the size of the crop. Reduce size of crop W (Q) Press the W (Q) button to reduce the size of the crop.
Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu Choose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Skylight Warm filter Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less blue. The effect can be previewed in the monitor as shown at right. Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects, giving the copy a “warm” red cast. The effect can be previewed in the monitor.
G button ➜ N retouch menu Color Balance 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 (0 120) giving the distribution of tones in the copy. Increase amount of green Increase amount of blue Create retouched copy Increase amount of amber Increase amount of magenta A Zoom To zoom in on the image displayed in the monitor, press the X button.
G button ➜ N retouch menu Image Overlay 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 (0 42, 44; all options are available).
3 Select the second image. The selected image will appear as Image 1. Highlight Image 2 and press J, then select the second photo as described in Step 2. 4 Adjust gain. Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to select gain from values between 0.1 and 2.0. Repeat for the second image. The default value is 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.
G button ➜ N retouch menu NEF (RAW) Processing Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. 1 Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. 2 Select a photograph. Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button). Press J to select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step.
Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. 1 Select Resize. To resize selected images, press G to display the menus and select Resize in the retouch menu. 2 Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. The options shown at right will be displayed; highlight an option and press J. 3 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press 2.
A Viewing Resized Copies Playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed. A Image Quality Copies created from NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG photos have an image quality (0 42) of JPEG fine; copies created from JPEG photos have the same image quality as the original. Quick Retouch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of enhancement.
G button ➜ N retouch menu Fisheye Create copies that appear to have been taken with a fisheye lens. Press 2 to increase the effect (this also increases the amount that will be cropped out at the edges of the image), 4 to reduce it. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph, or press K to exit to playback without creating a copy. G button ➜ N retouch menu Color Outline Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for painting.
G button ➜ N retouch menu Perspective Control Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from 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 J to copy the photograph, or press K to exit to playback without creating a copy.
Miniature Effect G button ➜ N 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 Choose orientation Press Description W (Q) Press W (Q) to choose orientation of area that is in focus. If area of effect is in wide orientation, press 1 or 3 to position frame showing area of copy that will be in focus.
Selective Color G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color. 1 Select Selective color. Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog. 2 Select a photograph. Highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button). Press J to select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step. 3 Select a color.
5 Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of 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 at the top of the display and repeat Steps 3–5 to select another color.
Side-by-side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if the J button is pressed to display the retouch menu when a copy or original is played back full frame. 1 Select a picture. Select a retouched copy (shown by a N icon) or a photograph that has been retouched in fullframe playback and press J. 2 Select Side-by-side comparison. Highlight Side-by-side comparison in the retouch menu and press J. 3 Compare the copy with the original.
m Recent Settings/O My Menu To display the recent settings menu, press G and select the m (recent settings) tab. G button The recent settings menu lists the 20 most recently used settings, with the most recently-used items first. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. A Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu To remove an item from the recent settings menu, highlight it and press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the selected item.
❚❚ Adding Options to My Menu 1 Select Add items. In My Menu (O), highlight Add items and press 2. 2 Select a menu. Highlight the name of the menu containing the option you wish to add and press 2. 3 Select an item. Highlight the desired menu item and press J. 4 Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press J to add the new item. Repeat steps 1–4 to select additional items.
❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu 1 Select Remove items. In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2. 2 Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. 3 Delete the selected items. Press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press J again to delete the selected items. A Deleting Items in My Menu To delete the item currently highlighted in My Menu, press the O button.
❚❚ Reordering Options in My Menu 1 Select Rank items. In My Menu (O), highlight Rank items and press 2. 2 Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press J. 3 Position the item. Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J. Repeat Steps 2–3 to reposition additional items. 4 Exit to My Menu. Press the G button to return to My Menu.
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.
A Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring.
Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 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.
D 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 redeye 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.
Lens Zoom position Minimum distance without vignetting 250 mm 2.5 m/8 ft 2in. 350 mm 2.0 m/6 ft 7 in. 200 mm 5.0 m/16 ft 5 in. 250 mm 3.0 m/9 ft 10 in. 300 mm 2.5 m/8 ft 2 in. 350–400 mm No vignetting 24 mm 3.0 m/9 ft 10 in. AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200–400mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR 200–400mm f/4G ED VR II PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED * * 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.
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 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. ❚❚ CLS-Compatible Flash Units The camera can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units: Flash unit SB-910 1 SB-900 1 SB-800 SB-700 1 SB-600 SB-400 2 SB-R200 3 ISO 100 34/111 34/111 38/125 28/92 30/98 21/69 10/33 Guide No.
The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units: CLS-compatible flash units SU-800 SB-910 Close-up SB-900 SB-800 SB-700 SB-600 Commander photography SB-R200 SB-400 Single flash i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR 1 i-TTL Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR AA Auto aperture A Non-TTL auto GN Distance-priority manual M Manual RPT Repeating flash Remote flash control i-TTL i-TTL [A:B] Quick wireless flash control AA Auto aperture A Non-TTL auto M Manual RPT Repeating flash i-TTL i
❚❚ Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. Flash unit SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-30, SB-27 2, SB-22S, SB-23, SB-29 3, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-22, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15 SB-21B 3, SB-29S 3 Flash mode SB-50DX 1 A Non-TTL auto z — z — M Manual z z z z G Repeating flash z — — — REAR Rear-curtain sync 4 z z z z 1 Select mode P, S, A, or M, lower built-in flash, and use optional flash unit only.
D 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 other than j, %, and 3, the flash will fire with every shot, even in modes in which the built-in flash can not be used.
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 • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (0 14): Additional EN-EL14 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. EN-EL14a batteries can also be used. • Battery Charger MH-24 (0 14): Recharge EN-EL14a and EN-EL14 batteries.
• Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (0 31): The ML-L3 uses a 3 V CR2025 battery. Remote controls/ wireless remote controller Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right (q), insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber (w). Ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct orientation (r). • 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 wireless remote controller (0 32, 175).
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.
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 (q) and power connector (w) 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. 3 Close the battery-chamber cover.
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-ventilated area.
The Low-Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. 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. ❚❚ “Clean Now” 1 Place the camera base down.
❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown” Choose from the following options: Option Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned each time the camera is 5 Clean at startup turned on. Clean at The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each 6 shutdown time the camera is turned off. Clean at startup & The image sensor is cleaned automatically at startup and at 7 shutdown shutdown. Cleaning off Automatic image sensor cleaning off. 1 Select Clean image sensor in the setup menu.
❚❚ Manual Cleaning If foreign matter can not be removed from the low-pass filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (0 214), 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.
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.
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.
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 period, 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.
• The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in use. Attempting to charge the 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.
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode.
Custom Settings 4 1 2 3 4 x, y, k, p, l, m, z, 0, n, o, r, t, 3, 1, s u, v w % g ( 2, 3 z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z — — — z — z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z — — — — — — — — — — — — — — z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z S, A, i j P M a1: AF-C priority selection z z z z a2: Number of focus points z z z z a3: Built-in AF-assist illumi
Exposure Program (Mode P) The exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph: F (lens focal length) ≤ 55 mm 55 mm < F ≤ 135 mm 135 mm < F f1 f1.4 f2 f2.8 f5.6 f8 f1.4 − f22 Aperture f4 f11 f16 f22 f32 /2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 1/8000 Shutter speed (seconds) 1 The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensitivity; the above graph assumes an ISO sensitivity of ISO 100 equivalent.
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.
Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is pressed halfway: Use A (L) 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 (0 38). Can not select focus point: • e (Auto-area AF; 0 36) is selected: choose another AF-area mode. • Press shutter-release button halfway to start standby timer (0 23). Can not select AF-area mode: Manual focus selected (0 40, 95).
Shooting (P, S, A, M) Shutter-release disabled: • Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to M (0 201). • Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of “Bulb” or “Time” selected in mode M: choose new shutter speed (0 57). Full range of shutter speeds not available: • Flash in use (0 48). • When On is selected for Movie settings > Manual movie settings in the shooting menu, the range of available shutter speed varies with the frame rate (0 104).
Can not change print order: • Memory card is full: delete pictures (0 20, 127). • Memory card is locked (0 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 (0 134, 186). Picture is not displayed on TV: • Choose correct video mode (0 172) or output resolution (0 147). • A/V (0 145) or HDMI (0 146) cable is not correctly connected.
Error Messages This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and monitor. A Warning Icons A flashing d in the monitor or s in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the W (Q) button. Indicator Monitor Lock lens aperture ring at minimum aperture (largest f/-number). Viewfinder Solution 0 B (flashes) Set lens aperture ring to minimum aperture (highest f-number).
Indicator Monitor Viewfinder This memory card cannot be used. Card may be damaged. Insert another card. (/k (flashes) Not available if Eye-Fi card is locked. This card is not formatted. Format the card. (/k (flashes) T (flashes) Card is full j/A/s (flashes) — ● (flashes) Subject is too bright s (flashes) Subject is too dark No Bulb in S mode No Bulb in HDR mode Interval timer shooting — 229 A (flashes) A (flashes) — N (flashes) Solution • Use approved card. • Format card.
Indicator Monitor Viewfinder — N/s (flashes) Flash error s (flashes) 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. O (flashes) — Solution 0 • Use the flash. 45 • Change distance to subject, aperture, flash 48, range, or ISO sensitivity. 49, 58 • Lens focal length is less than 18 mm: use a — longer focal length.
Specifications ❚❚ 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. 1.5× that of lenses with FX format angle of view Effective pixels Effective pixels 24.1 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 24.
Lens Compatible lenses Autofocus is 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 AI-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.
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 ISO 100 – 6400 in steps of 1/3 EV. Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.
Live view Lens servo AF-area mode Autofocus Automatic scene selection Movie Metering Metering method Frame size (pixels) and frame rate • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) • 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) Available in i and j modes TTL exposure metering using main image sensor Matrix •
Supported languages Supported languages Power source Battery AC adapter 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 One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL14 battery EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5A power connector (available separately) Tripod socket 1/4 in.
❚❚ MH-24 battery charger AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A maximum DC 8.4 V/0.9 A Nikon Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 Approx. 1 hour and 30 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-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lens 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.
Lenses This section describes the features available with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lenses. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II. ❚❚ The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.
D Lens Care • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • 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 circular 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.
❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), which reduces blur caused by camera shake, allowing shutter speeds up to 4.0 stops slower than would otherwise be the case (measured at a focal length of 55 mm with a DX-format camera according to Camera and Imaging Products Association [CIPA] standards; effects vary with the photographer and shooting conditions).
A Supplied Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR • 52 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52 • Rear Lens Cap A • • • • Optional Accessories for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.
A A Note on Wide- and Super Wide-Angle Lenses Autofocus may not provide the desired results in situations like those shown below. 1 Objects in the background occupy more of the focus point than the main subject: If the focus point contains both foreground and background objects, the camera may focus on the background and the subject may be out of focus. Example: A far-off portrait subject at some distance from the background 2 The subject contains many fine details.
❚❚ 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 compatibility 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.
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. Image size File size 1 No. of images 1 Buffer capacity 2 Large 37.0 MB 152 6 NEF (RAW)+ JPEG Medium 32.2 MB 173 6 3 fine Small 28.5 MB 192 6 Large 30.9 MB 178 6 NEF (RAW)+ JPEG Medium 28.4 MB 192 6 3 normal Small 26.5 MB 203 6 Large 27.7 MB 196 6 NEF (RAW)+ JPEG Medium 26.6 MB 204 6 basic 3 Small 25.
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.
Index Symbols i (Auto mode) ........................... 3, 21 j (Auto (flash off) mode) ....... 3, 21 k (Portrait) ................................... 3, 24 l (Landscape)............................. 3, 24 p (Child)........................................ 3, 25 m (Sports) ..................................... 3, 25 n (Close up) ................................. 3, 25 h (Scene)............................... 3, 26 o (Night portrait)............................26 r (Night landscape) ......................
Cross screen (Filter effects) .......182 Custom Settings ...........................155 Cyanotype.......................................181 D Date and time.........................16, 173 Date counter ..................................163 Date format .............................16, 173 Daylight saving time............16, 173 DCF version 2.0 ................... 152, 243 Delayed remote (ML-L3) ....... 29, 31 Delete ...............................................127 Delete all images.........................
Monochrome (Set Picture Control) 86 Mounting mark...................... 15, 238 MOV .................................................. 244 Movie quality................................. 103 Movie settings............................... 103 Movie-record button .................. 101 Movies.............................................. 101 Multiple exposure...........................73 My Menu ......................................... 195 N NEF .......................................................
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