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..." (0 x-xv). See page 11 for help on -board help feature for details. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are shown in this manual. Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of "watch and learn" manuals in the camera monitor are used : D This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before using..., options, and messages displayed in movie form, is available from the following symbols and conventions are used . To get the most from : i The Table of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera.
..." (0 x-xv). See page 11 for help on -board help feature for details. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are shown in this manual. Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of "watch and learn" manuals in the camera monitor are used : D This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before using..., options, and messages displayed in movie form, is available from the following symbols and conventions are used . To get the most from : i The Table of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera.
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...menus and messages in countries or regions where required; Package Contents Confirm that the package also includes a lens. We apologize for any inconvenience this manual) Warranty Purchasers of sale) AN-DC3 strap UC-E17 USB cable EG-CP16 audio/video cable DK-5 eyepiece cap (0 32) ViewNX 2 CD-...on country of the lens kit option should confirm that the package contains the following items: BS-1 accessory shoe cover DK-20 rubber eyecup D5200 camera BF-1B body cap EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover) MH-24 battery charger (plug adapter supplied in English ...
...menus and messages in countries or regions where required; Package Contents Confirm that the package also includes a lens. We apologize for any inconvenience this manual) Warranty Purchasers of sale) AN-DC3 strap UC-E17 USB cable EG-CP16 audio/video cable DK-5 eyepiece cap (0 32) ViewNX 2 CD-...on country of the lens kit option should confirm that the package contains the following items: BS-1 accessory shoe cover DK-20 rubber eyecup D5200 camera BF-1B body cap EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover) MH-24 battery charger (plug adapter supplied in English ...
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...Timer and Remote Control Modes 31 Focus ...33 Focus Mode...33 AF-Area Mode ...36 Focus Point Selection ...38 Focus Lock ...38 Manual Focus ...40 Image Quality and Size ...42 Image Quality ...42 Image Size...44 Using the Built-in Flash...45 Flash Mode ...46... M Modes 55 Shutter Speed and Aperture 55 Mode P (Programmed Auto 56 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 57 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 58 Mode M (Manual)...59 Exposure ...62 Metering...62 Autoexposure Lock ...63 Exposure Compensation...65 Flash Compensation ...67 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows 69 Active D-Lighting...69 High...
...Timer and Remote Control Modes 31 Focus ...33 Focus Mode...33 AF-Area Mode ...36 Focus Point Selection ...38 Focus Lock ...38 Manual Focus ...40 Image Quality and Size ...42 Image Quality ...42 Image Size...44 Using the Built-in Flash...45 Flash Mode ...46... M Modes 55 Shutter Speed and Aperture 55 Mode P (Programmed Auto 56 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 57 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 58 Mode M (Manual)...59 Exposure ...62 Metering...62 Autoexposure Lock ...63 Exposure Compensation...65 Flash Compensation ...67 Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows 69 Active D-Lighting...69 High...
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... monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Continued use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from one meter (39...
... monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Continued use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period. A CD-ROMs CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from one meter (39...
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... an appropriate collection point. This symbol indicates that this product is to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or... in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages ...
... an appropriate collection point. This symbol indicates that this product is to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or... in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages ...
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... paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual (0 79).
... paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual (0 79).
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... microphone 104 28 USB and A/V connector Connecting to a computer 134 Connecting to a printer 137 Connecting to it as you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to a TV......... 145 29 HDMI mini-pin connector 146 30 Accessory terminal 210 1 Introduction...
... microphone 104 28 USB and A/V connector Connecting to a computer 134 Connecting to a printer 137 Connecting to it as you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to a TV......... 145 29 HDMI mini-pin connector 146 30 Accessory terminal 210 1 Introduction...
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... 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. • % Night vision (0 112) • g Color sketch (0 112, 114) • ( Miniature effect (0 112, 115) • 3 Selective...
... 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. • % Night vision (0 112) • g Color sketch (0 112, 114) • ( Miniature effect (0 112, 115) • 3 Selective...
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...-S lenses. 4 Insert a memory card (available separately). Be careful to A (if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for autofocus with the D5200, see page 199. indicated by white dot) Mounting mark (camera) Mounting mark (lens) Keeping marks (white dots) aligned, position lens on other lenses... lens clicks into place. 5 Attach a lens. If the lens has a vibration reduction (VR) switch, select ON to be used with manual override). For information on camera, then rotate until it clicks into place. Autofocus is removed. 8GB Mounting mark (lens; Check to reduce the...
...-S lenses. 4 Insert a memory card (available separately). Be careful to A (if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for autofocus with the D5200, see page 199. indicated by white dot) Mounting mark (camera) Mounting mark (lens) Keeping marks (white dots) aligned, position lens on other lenses... lens clicks into place. 5 Attach a lens. If the lens has a vibration reduction (VR) switch, select ON to be used with manual override). For information on camera, then rotate until it clicks into place. Autofocus is removed. 8GB Mounting mark (lens; Check to reduce the...
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...at ambient temperatures of this precaution could in very rare instances result in use immediately and take battery and charger to observe this manual. failure to your eye. AF area brackets A Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are in reduced battery performance. D Charging the Battery...-S; 0 33), single-point AF (c; 0 36), and the center focus point, and then frame a highcontrast subject in your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Remove and reinsert the battery to charge a fully-charged battery. Capacity may be careful not to put your eye to the ...
...at ambient temperatures of this precaution could in very rare instances result in use immediately and take battery and charger to observe this manual. failure to your eye. AF area brackets A Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are in reduced battery performance. D Charging the Battery...-S; 0 33), single-point AF (c; 0 36), and the center focus point, and then frame a highcontrast subject in your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Remove and reinsert the battery to charge a fully-charged battery. Capacity may be careful not to put your eye to the ...
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... the ML-L3 remote control. ❚❚ Using Optional WR-R10 and WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers (0 210) When a WR-T10 is used , see the manual provided with WR-R10 WR-T10 the WR-R10/WR-T10. Shooting will only respond to the viewfinder, remove the DK-20 rubber eyecup (q) and...
... the ML-L3 remote control. ❚❚ Using Optional WR-R10 and WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers (0 210) When a WR-T10 is used , see the manual provided with WR-R10 WR-T10 the WR-R10/WR-T10. Shooting will only respond to the viewfinder, remove the DK-20 rubber eyecup (q) and...
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... subject is stationary, continuous-servo autofocus if subject is pressed halfway. Shutter can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 38) or use focus lock to focus to subject and adjust focus as necessary (0 34). Shutter can only be adjusted... mode. If shooting information is pressed halfway. Focus locks when shutter-release button is not displayed in the information display and press J. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 40). 1 Place the cursor in the information display. 2 Display focus mode options. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-...
... subject is stationary, continuous-servo autofocus if subject is pressed halfway. Shutter can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 38) or use focus lock to focus to subject and adjust focus as necessary (0 34). Shutter can only be adjusted... mode. If shooting information is pressed halfway. Focus locks when shutter-release button is not displayed in the information display and press J. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 40). 1 Place the cursor in the information display. 2 Display focus mode options. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-...
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... distance and then recompose the photograph. Example: Subject is inside a cage. A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, focus manually (0 40) or use focus lock (0 38) to focus on another subject at different distances from the camera. This allows the camera to track focus while...
... distance and then recompose the photograph. Example: Subject is inside a cage. A Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under these cases, focus manually (0 40) or use focus lock (0 38) to focus on another subject at different distances from the camera. This allows the camera to track focus while...
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..., see page 94. For information on using the illuminator, use . assist illuminator will not light: • In live view or during movie recording • During manual focus or if live view, see Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 157). Note that the illuminator may become hot when used (0 221) • If...
..., see page 94. For information on using the illuminator, use . assist illuminator will not light: • In live view or during movie recording • During manual focus or if live view, see Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 157). Note that the illuminator may become hot when used (0 221) • If...
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.... Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to select the center focus point. Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame. 1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e (Auto-area...
.... Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to select the center focus point. Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame. 1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e (Auto-area...
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... the subject is not in focus. ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of the 39 focus points). Manual Focus Manual focus can be used to M. After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens... focus ring until the image displayed on page 34, the in the viewfinder before shooting. 40 To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the in focus. confirm focus in -focus indicator may sometimes be selected from any time, even when...
... the subject is not in focus. ❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of the 39 focus points). Manual Focus Manual focus can be used to M. After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens... focus ring until the image displayed on page 34, the in the viewfinder before shooting. 40 To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the in focus. confirm focus in -focus indicator may sometimes be selected from any time, even when...
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...the exposure indicator can be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of the mode selected with manual override), manual focus can then be selected by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 33). The distance between your subject and the camera, ...measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body. Focus can also be adjusted manually, regardless of or...
...the exposure indicator can be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of the mode selected with manual override), manual focus can then be selected by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 33). The distance between your subject and the camera, ...measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body. Focus can also be adjusted manually, regardless of or...
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M Manual (0 59) User controls both foreground and background into focus. Type G lenses are not equipped with different combinations of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode ...
M Manual (0 59) User controls both foreground and background into focus. Type G lenses are not equipped with different combinations of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode ...
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... shown in the viewfinder and information display. Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and aperture. Aperture is selected, the exposure indicator in manual mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to hold the shutter open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (0 60). A The Exposure Indicator If a CPU lens is attached (0 199... flash. To take photographs in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the photograph would be under- Mode dial 2 Choose aperture and shutter speed. Mode M (Manual) In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.
... shown in the viewfinder and information display. Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and aperture. Aperture is selected, the exposure indicator in manual mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to hold the shutter open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (0 60). A The Exposure Indicator If a CPU lens is attached (0 199... flash. To take photographs in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the photograph would be under- Mode dial 2 Choose aperture and shutter speed. Mode M (Manual) In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.
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... the information display. M Shade Use in daylight with the light sources listed on page 77. I Fluorescent Use with subjects in daylight under incandescent lighting. L Preset manual Measure white balance or copy white balance from existing photo (0 79). 1 Place the cursor in most light sources; Highlight an option and press J. If shooting...
... the information display. M Shade Use in daylight with the light sources listed on page 77. I Fluorescent Use with subjects in daylight under incandescent lighting. L Preset manual Measure white balance or copy white balance from existing photo (0 79). 1 Place the cursor in most light sources; Highlight an option and press J. If shooting...