141, Welcome screen, 109 White balance, 73

VCR, 59, 121

Video cable (EG-CP14), 59

Video mode, 59, 109, 121

Video output, 137

Viewfinder, 2, 3, 20

Viewing picture, 53

Voice memo, 57

Volume, 52, 57, 118

W button, see Zoom buttons

WAV, 26

Welcome screen, 109, 110

White balance, 73, 79

cloudy, 79 daylight, 79 fluorescent, 79 incandescent, 79 preset, 80 shade, 79 speedlight, 79

Wide angle, see Zoom

Zoom digital, 136 optical, 19 - 20 playback, 55, 135

Zoom buttons

(T) button, 3, 19, 53, 55

(W) button, 3, 19, 53, 55

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COOLPIX 5200, 13311 specifications

The Nikon COOLPIX 5200 is a versatile digital camera that stands out for its user-friendly features and compact design, making it a perfect choice for both photography enthusiasts and casual users. Launched as part of Nikon's storied line of COOLPIX cameras, the 5200 is packed with advanced technologies and specifications that enhance the shooting experience.

At the heart of the COOLPIX 5200 is a 5-megapixel CCD sensor, which delivers impressive image quality and fine detail. This sensor is complemented by a NIKKOR 3x optical zoom lens, providing a focal range equivalent to 38-114mm in 35mm terms. This capability allows for versatility in capturing everything from wide landscapes to close-up portraits. Together with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, the camera performs well in various lighting conditions, enabling users to achieve beautiful results even in low-light environments.

The COOLPIX 5200 offers a range of shooting modes, including Auto, Scene, and Movie modes, allowing users to easily adapt their shooting approach based on the scenario. The scene modes cover a variety of situations, including Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, and more, making it simple for users to capture the perfect shot without extensive knowledge of photography.

In terms of performance, the Nikon COOLPIX 5200 features a 1.5-inch LCD screen, providing a clear and bright display for composing shots and reviewing images. The camera also offers a variety of image editing functions that allow users to enhance their photos right in the camera, including red-eye correction and D-Lighting to improve shadows and highlights.

For connectivity, the COOLPIX 5200 is compatible with various memory card formats, ensuring users can easily store and transfer their images. The camera’s design emphasizes portability; its lightweight body and compact dimensions make it easy to carry along on any journey.

In summary, the Nikon COOLPIX 5200 embodies a blend of compactness, user-friendly features, and advanced imaging technology, making it an excellent choice for those looking to capture their moments with ease and style. Whether for personal use or as a stepping stone into the world of photography, the COOLPIX 5200 promises to deliver a satisfying shooting experience with impressive results.

Contents

Digital Camera Trademark Information Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder For Your Safety Use appropriate cables Iii E5200 Comply with copyright notices Before Taking Important Pictures Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Table of Contents Vii More on PlaybackShooting Menu Playback Menu 109 Setup MenuTechnical Notes Viii Before You Begin First Steps Scene ModeSetup Menu Technical Notes Introduction Lens not extended Parts of the CameraAttaching the Camera Strap USB Shooting Monitor Display in the Monitor Playback Mode Dial Shutter-Release Button Navigating the MenusMulti selector is used to navigate through the camera menus Inserting Batteries Inserting Batteries Replacing Batteries Read Battery WarningsAlternative Power Sources Ensure the cover is closed firmly Insert the memory card Power-on lamp should be offInserting Memory Cards Confirm that the camera is off Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchFormatting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera on Checking the Battery LevelBattery Level Check the battery level in the moni- tor Off When the power-on lamp is Camera isPower-On Lamp Auto Power Off Standby Mode Fied Chinese, or Korean, and press Basic SetupHighlight Yes Highlight D M Y Display Date menu Time Zones Clock BatteryDate not Set Camera Clock Rotate the mode dial to Turn the camera on Select Mode Number of Exposures Remaining Auto Shooting ModeAdvanced Brightness Control LCD Next to the viewfinder will blink. Use Frame the PictureReady the camera Frame your subject Digital Zoom When Lighting Is PoorMonitor or Viewfinder? Focus Focus and ShootTake the picture Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Low BatteryDuring Recording Getting Good Results with Autofocus AF/AE lock Autofocus Button View the Results Full-screen PlaybackPress the button View pictures in the monitor Playback Tip Deleting Your Last Shot Picture type Identifier Extension Image File and Folder Names Assist and Scene Modes Assist and Scene ModesAssist Modes Scene Modes Framing Assist Using the GuidesImage Quality and Image Size Portrait Assist Settings for Assist Modes Landscape Assist Sports Assist Sports Assist Night Portrait Assist Scene mode offers a menu of eleven scenes Scene ModeFollow the steps below Sunset Following scenes are availableParty/Indoor Beach/Snow Night landscape Dusk/Dawn Museum Close up Copy Fireworks showBack light Joining Panorama Pictures Panorama assist Taking Pictures for a Panorama Use a Tripod Full-Screen PlaybackStorage Locations for Panoramas Mode How it works When to use it When Lighting Is Poor Using the Flash Auto with Red-eye Reduction To select the flash modeSelecting Flash Mode While Using Manual Option Flash Mode Selection Taking a Self-Portrait Using the Self-Timer Stopping the Self-Timer Selecting Self-Timer While Using Manual Option Selecting Macro Close-Up Mode While Using Manual Option Easy Close-Ups Macro Close-Up ModeMacro Close-Up Mode Exposure Compensation Selecting Exposure Compensation While Using Manual OptionCancelling Exposure Compensation Controlling Exposure Exposure Compensation Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation TV movie Selects Movie TypesMax. recording time Option Description Memory Memory card Approx 256MB 512MB Mode Auto-focus Mode for Recording Movies Recording Movies Rotate the mode dial toStart recording Control Button Description Viewing Movies Viewing Pictures Full-Screen Playback Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Shooting Information HistogramFolder name File name Images in the Memory Playback Zoom Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Photo Trim Cropping Pictures Description Voice Memos Recording and Playback Storage Tune the television to the video channel Choosing Video ModeViewing Pictures on TV Connect the A/V cable to the televi- sion or VCR Choose Mass storage Before Connecting the CameraPictures transferred using Viewing Pictures on a Computer Choosing a USB Option Connecting the USB Cable Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Pro- fessional Disconnecting the Camera Printing the date and time of recording on pictures How to print Memory cardPrinting Pictures Print them Delete print set and press Print Set More on Playback Print-Order Icon Print SetDifference Between Date Imprint and Date Date PictBridge Use a Reliable Power SourcePrinting via Direct USB Connection Before Printing Dpof printing Option DescriptionPrint selection Print all images Highlight Print selection and press Error Messages Dpof Printing Using the Shooting Menu To Make a Selection from the Shooting Menu To Display the Shooting Menu Image Quality Image ModeOption Format Description Image Quality and Compression Image Quality Setting Image size pixels Print size cm Image Size Fine Image Quality/Size and Number of Exposures Remaining About White Balance White Balance Preset White Balance Spot MeteringMatrix Sure for entire image Shot buffer ContinuousSingle Continuous Continuous Restrictions on Camera Settings Select On or Off and press When the Best Shot Selector BSS is on, the camOff BSS off camera functions normally. default setting Best Shot Selector Normal Image Adjustment Off Image SharpeningHigh Low Approximately equivalent to ISO 64 under normal condi Natural lighting not recommended when using flashSensitivity Select from the following five levels and press WB bracketing Auto BracketingRoughly triples Restrictions on Auto Bracketing When Selecting Auto bracketing Moderate Saturation Control Manual AF Area Mode Focus Area Display Focus area Single AF Auto-focus ModeAuto-focus Mode while Recording Movies Select from the following two options and press Restrictions on Noise Reduction Noise ReductionMemory or on the memory card more than Usual Playback menu contains the following options Using the Playback MenuTo Display the Playback Menu Press Description Slide Show Loop Or on the memory card DeleteDeleting Selected Pictures Erase selected images Delete selected pictures 100 Deleting All Pictures Erase all images Protect Icon ProtectBy pressing 101 Select Auto TransferAll on All off Icon 103 104 Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer Selected image 320×240 Small Pic105 640×480 Marking Selected Pictures for Copy Selected images Copy 107 Print set Digital Print Order Format Marking All Pictures for Copy All images108 Image Copy Setup menu contains the following options Using the Setup Menu109 Image Welcome ScreenNikon Animation Small Pictures and Cropped Copies 111Select an Image 112 DateDate Time Zone 113 London, Casablanca Camera supports the following time zonesGMT + Location GMT Azores Option Description Monitor Monitor Settings Date Date ImprintDate and time 117 Brightness Start-up sound Sound SettingsShutter sound Selector to highlight option 119 To save battery power, the camera will enter standAuto Off Format Memory/Card To Format the Memory Card Language Restore settings to default settings Video ModeReset All Option Description Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged 122 Following settings are affectedResetting File Numbering to Firmware Version Approved Memory Cards Optional Accessories Lock the power connector Connecting the EH-62A AC Adapter Kit124 125 Disconnecting the AC Adapter Kit 126 Caring for Your Camera 127 CleaningAvoid contact with liquid crystal 128 StorageBatteries 129 Error Messages 130 Display Problem Solution 131 132 Transfer Error 133 TroubleshootingElectronically-Controlled Cameras Appears in monitor memory card is locked 134 BSS is On Auto bracketing is set 135 136 Specifications Storage media 137 Design Rule for Camera File System DCF 138Exif Version 139 SymbolsIndex Numerics ISO JPEG, 26 Lamp, green AF, 3, 7, 12, 21 140 Welcome screen, 109 White balance, 73 141 6MA01711-02