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... read all who use to prevent damage to Find It Find what you're looking for details. See page 11 for from: i The Table of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Where to the camera.
... read all who use to prevent damage to Find It Find what you're looking for details. See page 11 for from: i The Table of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Where to the camera.
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... depends 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 and Japanese...
... depends 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 and Japanese...
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Can I frame photos in the monitor (live view)? Can I use special effects during shooting? i Release Modes Can I choose the focus point? Can I take pictures with the self-timer or a remote control? How do I view photos on a TV? Can I keep the flash from accidental deletion? Can I shoot movies? Can I adjust shutter speed to fire automatically when needed? i Focus Can I make long ("time") exposures (mode M)? i Exposure Can I choose how the camera focuses? i Using the Flash Can I take photos one at large sizes? How do I reduce shutter noise in quick succession? ...
Can I frame photos in the monitor (live view)? Can I use special effects during shooting? i Release Modes Can I choose the focus point? Can I take pictures with the self-timer or a remote control? How do I view photos on a TV? Can I keep the flash from accidental deletion? Can I shoot movies? Can I adjust shutter speed to fire automatically when needed? i Focus Can I make long ("time") exposures (mode M)? i Exposure Can I choose how the camera focuses? i Using the Flash Can I take photos one at large sizes? How do I reduce shutter noise in quick succession? ...
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Menus and Settings How do I use ? How do I adjust settings in the information display? Is there any way to a computer? Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to make JPEG copies of recording on the camera or save movie stills? Can I print the date of RAW (NEF) photos? Can I display menus in the monitor? How do I create a copy of photos? How do I copy photos to stop the camera beeping? Connections How do I restore default settings? What lenses can I do with the supplied eyepiece cap? What do I use the menus? Where should I focus the viewfinder? How do...
Menus and Settings How do I use ? How do I adjust settings in the information display? Is there any way to a computer? Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to make JPEG copies of recording on the camera or save movie stills? Can I print the date of RAW (NEF) photos? Can I display menus in the monitor? How do I create a copy of photos? How do I copy photos to stop the camera beeping? Connections How do I restore default settings? What lenses can I do with the supplied eyepiece cap? What do I use the menus? Where should I focus the viewfinder? How do...
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Table of Contents Package Contents...i Q&A Index ...ii For Your Safety ...x Notices...xii Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera 1 The Camera Body ...1 The Mode Dial...3 The Viewfinder...4 The Monitor ...5 The Information Display...6 The Command Dial ...8 Camera Menus: An Overview 11 Using Camera Menus ...12 First Steps ...14 Basic Photography 20 Battery Level and Card Capacity 20 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 21 Creative Photography (Scene Modes 24 The Mode Dial...24 k Portrait ...24 l Landscape...24 p Child ...25 m Sports ...25 n Close up...25 Other Scenes ...26...
Table of Contents Package Contents...i Q&A Index ...ii For Your Safety ...x Notices...xii Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera 1 The Camera Body ...1 The Mode Dial...3 The Viewfinder...4 The Monitor ...5 The Information Display...6 The Command Dial ...8 Camera Menus: An Overview 11 Using Camera Menus ...12 First Steps ...14 Basic Photography 20 Battery Level and Card Capacity 20 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i and j Modes 21 Creative Photography (Scene Modes 24 The Mode Dial...24 k Portrait ...24 l Landscape...24 p Child ...25 m Sports ...25 n Close up...25 Other Scenes ...26...
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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...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 ISO Sensitivity...49 Interval Timer Photography 51 Restoring Default Settings 53 P, S, A, and M Modes 55 Shutter Speed and Aperture 55 Mode P (Programmed Auto 56 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 57 Mode A (Aperture-...
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...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 ISO Sensitivity...49 Interval Timer Photography 51 Restoring Default Settings 53 P, S, A, and M Modes 55 Shutter Speed and Aperture 55 Mode P (Programmed Auto 56 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 57 Mode A (Aperture-...
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Creating Custom Picture Controls 90 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 92 Live View 93 Framing Photographs in the Monitor 93 Focusing in Live View...94 The Live View Display...97 Recording and Viewing Movies 101 Recording Movies...101 Movie Settings...103 Viewing Movies ...106 Editing Movies ...107 Trimming Movies...107 Saving Selected Frames ...110 Special Effects 111 Shooting with Special Effects 111 % Night Vision...112 g Color Sketch ...112 ( Miniature Effect ...112 3 Selective Color ...113 1 Silhouette ...113 2 High Key ...113 3 Low Key ...113 Options Available in Live View 114...
Creating Custom Picture Controls 90 Sharing Custom Picture Controls 92 Live View 93 Framing Photographs in the Monitor 93 Focusing in Live View...94 The Live View Display...97 Recording and Viewing Movies 101 Recording Movies...101 Movie Settings...103 Viewing Movies ...106 Editing Movies ...107 Trimming Movies...107 Saving Selected Frames ...110 Special Effects 111 Shooting with Special Effects 111 % Night Vision...112 g Color Sketch ...112 ( Miniature Effect ...112 3 Selective Color ...113 1 Silhouette ...113 2 High Key ...113 3 Low Key ...113 Options Available in Live View 114...
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Connections 132 Installing ViewNX 2 ...132 Using ViewNX 2 ...134 Copy Pictures to the Computer 134 View Pictures ...135 Printing Photographs...137 Connecting the Printer ...137 Printing Pictures One at a Time 138 Printing Multiple Pictures 140 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 143 Viewing Photographs on TV 145 Standard Definition Devices 145 High-Definition Devices ...146 Camera Menus 148 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 148 Playback Folder...148 Playback Display Options 149 Image Review ...149 Rotate Tall ...149 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 150 Reset Shooting ...
Connections 132 Installing ViewNX 2 ...132 Using ViewNX 2 ...134 Copy Pictures to the Computer 134 View Pictures ...135 Printing Photographs...137 Connecting the Printer ...137 Printing Pictures One at a Time 138 Printing Multiple Pictures 140 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 143 Viewing Photographs on TV 145 Standard Definition Devices 145 High-Definition Devices ...146 Camera Menus 148 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 148 Playback Folder...148 Playback Display Options 149 Image Review ...149 Rotate Tall ...149 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 150 Reset Shooting ...
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d: Shooting/Display ...161 d1: Beep...161 d2: Viewfinder Grid Display 161 d3: ISO Display ...161 d4: File Number Sequence 162 d5: Exposure Delay Mode 162 d6: Print Date...163 e: Bracketing/Flash...164 e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash 164 e2: Auto Bracketing Set 164 f: Controls ...165 f1: Assign Fn Button ...165 f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 166 f3: Reverse Dial Rotation 166 f4: Slot Empty Release Lock 166 f5: Reverse Indicators...166 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 167 Format Memory Card ...168 Monitor Brightness...168 Info Display Format ...169 Auto Info Display...171 Image Dust Off ...
d: Shooting/Display ...161 d1: Beep...161 d2: Viewfinder Grid Display 161 d3: ISO Display ...161 d4: File Number Sequence 162 d5: Exposure Delay Mode 162 d6: Print Date...163 e: Bracketing/Flash...164 e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash 164 e2: Auto Bracketing Set 164 f: Controls ...165 f1: Assign Fn Button ...165 f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button 166 f3: Reverse Dial Rotation 166 f4: Slot Empty Release Lock 166 f5: Reverse Indicators...166 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 167 Format Memory Card ...168 Monitor Brightness...168 Info Display Format ...169 Auto Info Display...171 Image Dust Off ...
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... 195 My Menu ...195 Technical Notes 199 Compatible Lenses...199 Compatible CPU Lenses ...199 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 201 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 204 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 205 Other Accessories ...209 Approved Memory Cards 211 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 212 Caring for the Camera...213 Storage...
... 195 My Menu ...195 Technical Notes 199 Compatible Lenses...199 Compatible CPU Lenses ...199 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 201 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 204 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 205 Other Accessories ...209 Approved Memory Cards 211 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 212 Caring for the Camera...213 Storage...
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... as the result of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. A Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of ...that could result from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Leaving the device in direct contact with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to observe ...
... as the result of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. A Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of ...that could result from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Leaving the device in direct contact with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to observe ...
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... maintain compliance with wet hands. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could...
... maintain compliance with wet hands. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could...
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... Canadian ICES-003. This symbol indicates that the information in these manuals at any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in charge of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in your area...transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of waste management. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. xii Notice for...
... Canadian ICES-003. This symbol indicates that the information in these manuals at any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in charge of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in your area...transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of waste management. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. xii Notice for...
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...equipment generates, uses, and can be notified that are designed to cause birth defects equipment and receiver. correct the interference by Nikon for Customers in the State of the proper configuration for Customers in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of California the ... measures: WARNING: Handling the cord on a after handling. may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of California to provide D5200 reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in a particular installation. or other interface cables may expose you to lead, a chemical known to...
...equipment generates, uses, and can be notified that are designed to cause birth defects equipment and receiver. correct the interference by Nikon for Customers in the State of the proper configuration for Customers in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of California the ... measures: WARNING: Handling the cord on a after handling. may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of California to provide D5200 reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in a particular installation. or other interface cables may expose you to lead, a chemical known to...
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Deleted files can sometimes be taken to also replace any pictures selected for business use by national and international copyright laws. Care should be recovered from being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as books, music, paintings, woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, ...
Deleted files can sometimes be taken to also replace any pictures selected for business use by national and international copyright laws. Care should be recovered from being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as books, music, paintings, woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, ...
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... proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for damages or lost profits that the camera is functioning normally. Any accessories regularly used professionally.... A Life-Long Learning As part of the camera or result in your area. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are particularly recommended if the camera is used with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked...
... proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for damages or lost profits that the camera is functioning normally. Any accessories regularly used professionally.... A Life-Long Learning As part of the camera or result in your area. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are particularly recommended if the camera is used with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked...
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The Camera Body 14 32 1 24 4 5 25 15 6 16 7 8 5 26 9 17 27 12 10 11 18 28 19 29 20 30 13 22 21 23 1 Mode dial 3 2 Live view switch Live view 93 Movie 101 3 R (information) button... 7, 98 4 I/E/# button Release mode 29 Self-timer 31 Remote control 31 5 Eyelets for camera strap ...... 14 6 E/N button Exposure compensation... 66 Adjusting aperture 59 Flash compensation ......... 68 7 Shutter-release button ...22, 23 8 Power switch 2 9 Movie-record button.......... 101 10 Infrared receiver for ML-L3 remote control (front) .......31 11 AF-assist illuminator...
The Camera Body 14 32 1 24 4 5 25 15 6 16 7 8 5 26 9 17 27 12 10 11 18 28 19 29 20 30 13 22 21 23 1 Mode dial 3 2 Live view switch Live view 93 Movie 101 3 R (information) button... 7, 98 4 I/E/# button Release mode 29 Self-timer 31 Remote control 31 5 Eyelets for camera strap ...... 14 6 E/N button Exposure compensation... 66 Adjusting aperture 59 Flash compensation ......... 68 7 Shutter-release button ...22, 23 8 Power switch 2 9 Movie-record button.......... 101 10 Infrared receiver for ML-L3 remote control (front) .......31 11 AF-assist illuminator...
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A The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to magnetic devices. 1 7 89 10 2 11 12 3 13 4 14 15 5 16 17 18 19 6 21 20 22 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 17 8 P (information edit) button 6 Restoring default settings 53 9 A/L button Using the A (L) button 39, 166 Protecting photographs from ...
A The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to magnetic devices. 1 7 89 10 2 11 12 3 13 4 14 15 5 16 17 18 19 6 21 20 22 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 17 8 P (information edit) button 6 Restoring default settings 53 9 A/L button Using the A (L) button 39, 166 Protecting photographs from ...
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Match your selection to suit the scene selected with the mode dial. 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. • % Night vision (0 112) • g Color sketch (0 112, 114) • ( Miniature effect (0 112, 115) • 3 Selective color (0 113, 116) • 1 Silhouette (0 113) •...
Match your selection to suit the scene selected with the mode dial. 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. • % Night vision (0 112) • g Color sketch (0 112, 114) • ( Miniature effect (0 112, 115) • 3 Selective color (0 113, 116) • 1 Silhouette (0 113) •...
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D The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of shots remaining before memory buffer fills 30 White balance recording indicator 79 Exposure compensation value 65 Flash compensation value 67 ISO sensitivity 49 Capture mode indicator ....136 14 "K" (appears when memory remains for illustrative purposes. The Viewfinder 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 4 5 6 16 17 18 20 21 19 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 ...
D The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of shots remaining before memory buffer fills 30 White balance recording indicator 79 Exposure compensation value 65 Flash compensation value 67 ISO sensitivity 49 Capture mode indicator ....136 14 "K" (appears when memory remains for illustrative purposes. The Viewfinder 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 4 5 6 16 17 18 20 21 19 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 ...