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Nikon 13311, COOLPIX 5200 , Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation

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Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggest-

ed by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0

EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure).

Selecting Exposure Compensation While Using Manual Option

When AF area mode ( 91) is set to Manual ( 93) and focus area selection

guide is displayed on the monitor, press to hide focus area selection guide and press

( ) to use the exposure compensation.

Cancelling Exposure Compensation

To cancel exposure compensation, select a value of 0. In (auto shooting) mode, a

selected value remains even if the camera is turned off. In another shooting mode, ex-

posure compensation returns to the default value for the selected mode when the cam-

era is turned off or the mode dial is rotated.

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is not available when (fireworks show) ( 38) is selected in

the scene mode.

Display exposure compensation menu. Highlight desired value.

Exit menu. icon and a value for expo-

sure compensation are displayed in mon-

itor at settings other than 0 (to exit

without changing setting, wait two sec-

onds without pressing any buttons).

Contents

Main Page i For Your Safety ii iii Notice for customers in the State of California Notices Notice for customers in the U.S.A. E5200 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interfer- ence Statement iv Notice for customers in Canada Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction T HE USE OF NON- N Table of Contents vii More on Playback.............................................................................. 53 The Shooting Menu........................................................................... 73 The Playback Menu ........................................................................... 96 viii The Setup Menu .............................................................................. 109 Technical Notes................................................................................ 123 Introduction 2 Before You Begin Parts of the Camera Attaching the Camera Strap Lens not extended Page The Monitor START 6 The Mode Dial Navigating the Menus The Shutter-Release Button First Steps Inserting Batteries 1 2 3 Inserting Memory Cards 1 2 3 4 Page Checking the Battery Level Battery Level 1 2 13 When the power-on lamp is The camera is On On Blinking In standby mode Off Off Basic Setup Page Page Basic Photography Step 1Select Mode 1 2 Page Step 2Frame the Picture 1 2 Page Step 3Focus and Shoot 1 2 Page Page Step 4View the Results (Full-screen Playback) 1 2 Page 26 Copy Scene Mode Assist and Scene Modes Framing Assist Portrait Assist Page Landscape Assist Sports Assist Night Portrait Assist Scene Mode Page Page Page Page Page Taking Pictures for a Panorama Page More on Photography When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash 43 To select the flash mode: Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-Timer 45 46 Easy Close-Ups: Macro Close-Up Mode 47 Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation Page Movies Selects Movie Types Page Recording Movies 1 2 Viewing Movies More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera Viewing Pictures: Full-Screen Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Histogram 55 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Use the (T) button to zoom in on still images dis- played in full-screen playback. Cropping Pictures 57 Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Page Viewing Pictures on TV 1 2 3 4 5 Viewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the Camera Page Connecting the USB Cable Disconnecting the Camera Printing Pictures Print Set 66 Page Printing via Direct USB Connection 1 2 3 70 Page Page 73 The Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu In (auto) modes, the following settings can be adjusted from the shooting menu: Page Image Mode Image Quality Page Image Size Page White Balance About White Balance Preset White Balance Metering Continuous Page Best Shot Selector Image Adjustment Image Sharpening Sensitivity Auto Bracketing Page Saturation Control AF Area Mode Page 93 Using Manual Option Focus area can be specified from the selectable area in the screen. Auto-focus Mode Noise Reduction 96 The Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options: To Display the Playback Menu: Slide Show Page Delete Deleting Selected Pictures (Erase selected images) 100 Deleting All Pictures (Erase all images) Delete all pictures stored in the memory or on the memory card. Protect Auto Transfer Page Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer (Selected image) 105 Small Pic. Copy Page 108 Marking All Pictures for Copy (All images) 109 The Setup Menu To exit menu dialog, rotate the mode dial to other than SET UP. Using the Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options: To Display the Setup Menu The setup menu can be displayed by rotating the mode dial to . Welcome Screen Page Date Date Time Zone Page Page Monitor Settings Date Imprint Brightness Sound Settings Auto Off Format Memory/Card Language USB Video Mode Reset All 122 The following settings are affected: Firmware Version Technical Notes Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards Connecting the EH-62A AC Adapter Kit 1 2 3 4 126 Caring for Your Camera Page Page 129 Error Messages Page Page Page 133 Troubleshooting Page Page Specifications Page Page Index 139 Symbols Numerics A 140 I J L M 141 V W Z