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Nikon 1511 Creating Custom Picture Controls, Select Manage Picture Control, Select Save/edit

Models: D5200 (18-105mm Kit) D5200 1855mm Kit Bronze D5200

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Creating Custom Picture Controls

The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls.

1Select Manage Picture Control.

To display the menus, press the Gbutton. Highlight Manage Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2.

Gbutton

2Select Save/edit.

Highlight Save/edit and press 2.

3Select a Picture Control.

Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2, or press J to proceed to step 5 to save a copy of the highlighted Picture Control without further modification.

4Edit the selected Picture Control.

See page 88 for more information. To abandon any changes and start over from default settings, press the Obutton. Press J when settings are complete.

5Select a destination.

Highlight a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2.

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Nikon 1511, D5200 Creating Custom Picture Controls, Select Manage Picture Control, Select Save/edit, Select a destination

Contents

Reference Manual DIGITAL CAMERA0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual Package Contents Viewing Photographs Q&A IndexTaking Photographs Connections Menus and SettingsMaintenance and Optional Accessories Retouching PhotographsBasic Photography Table of ContentsIntroduction Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, and Quiet Release Modes More on Photography All ModesP, S, A, and M Modes Playback and Deletion Live ViewRecording and Viewing Movies Special EffectsView Pictures ConnectionsCamera Menus c Timers/AE Lockd2 Viewfinder Grid Display viiiTechnical Notes WARNINGS For Your SafetyAAvoid contact with liquid crystal AObserve caution when using the flashAObserve proper precautions when handling batteries AObserve proper precautions when handling the chargerNotices for Customers in Europe NoticesNotice for Customers in Canada CAUTIONS xiiiThe Battery Charger D5200Disposing of Data Storage Devices Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Comply with copyright noticesA Before Taking Important Pictures Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesD Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories D Servicing the Camera and AccessoriesThe Camera Body IntroductionGetting to Know the Camera D The Microphone and Speaker A The Power SwitchRotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera offThe camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes The Mode DialNote Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes The ViewfinderThe monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below The Monitor11 12 13 The Information Display1 Shooting mode PbuttonMonitor off RbuttonInformation display The Command Dial Mode P, S, A, or MY button EN button Command dialMode M Mode AImage quality/size Command dialAF-area mode 036 Fn buttonChoose from the following menus Camera Menus An OverviewCurrent settings are shown by icons Gbutton3 Select a menu Using Camera Menus1 Display the menus 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu7 Highlight an option 4 Position the cursor in the selected menu5 Highlight a menu item 6 Display options1 Attach the strap 2 Charge the battery3 Insert the battery First Steps5 Attach a lens 4 Insert a memory card available separatelyMove cursor up 6 Open the monitor7 Turn the camera on 8 Choose a language and set the camera clockAF area brackets 9 Focus the viewfinderA Adjusting Viewfinder Focus D Charging the BatteryA Formatting Memory Cards A Removing the BatteryA The Write Protect Switch Write-protect switchA The Camera Clock A The Clock BatteryD CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings A Detaching the Lens3 Check the number of exposures remaining Battery Level and Card Capacity1 Turn the camera on 2 Check the battery level Basic Photography3 Ready the camera 2 Select i or j mode“Point-and-Shoot” Photography i and j Modes 1 Turn the camera on7 Shoot 6 Check the indicators in the viewfinder5 Press the shutter-release button halfway Zoom in Focus press halfwayExposure meters on Exposure meters onThe Mode Dial Creative Photography Scene ModeskPortrait lLandscapenClose up pChildmSports sParty/Indoor Other ScenesoNight Portrait rNight LandscapewPet Portrait tBeach/SnowuSunset vDusk/Dawn0Food xCandlelightyBlossom zAutumn ColorsMore on Photography All Modes Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, and Quiet Release Modes2 Choose a release mode 1 Press IE/#A The Shooting Menu A The Memory BufferA Continuous Release Modes A Buffer Size1 Mount the camera on a tripod Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes2 Select a release mode Select E Self-timer, Delayed remoteWR-R10 Using Optional WR-R10 and WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllersinformation, see the manual provided with the WR-R10/WR-T10Focus Focus Mode2 Display focus mode options 3 Choose a focus modeThe focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness A Predictive Focus TrackingD Continuous-servo Autofocus A Getting Good Results with AutofocusIn live view or during movie recording 1 Place the cursor in the information display AF-Area Mode2 Display AF-area mode options 3 Choose an AF-area mode 2 Select the focus point 1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e Auto-area AF 0Focus Point Selection Focus LockA The A L Button 2 Lock focus3 Recompose the photograph and shoot 2 Focus 1 Set the lens focus-mode switchManual Focus The Electronic Rangefinder46.5mm Focal plane mark A The Exposure Indicator as RangefinderA Selecting Manual Focus with the Camera A Focal Plane Position3 Choose a file type Image Quality and SizeImage Quality 2 Display image quality optionsNEF 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. JPEG copies of NEF RAW images can be created using the NEF RAW processing option in the retouch menu 0 1 Place the cursor in the information display Image Size2 Display image size options 3 Choose an image size1 Choose a flash mode 0 2 Take pictures Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and gModes Using the Built-in Flash P, S, A, M, and 0Modes1 Place the cursor in the information display Flash Mode2 Display flash mode options 3 Choose a flash modeMY button Command dialFront-curtain sync i, k, p, s, w, g, P, A 1 Place the cursor in the information display ISO Sensitivity2 Display ISO sensitivity options 3 Choose an ISO sensitivityFor information on enabling auto ISO sensitivity control in P, S, A, or M modes, see page 154. For information on using the High ISO NR option in the shooting menu to reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities, see page 153. For information on using the Fn button and the command dial to select ISO sensitivity, see page 3 Choose the interval Interval Timer Photography1 Select Interval timer shooting 2 Choose a starting time5 Start shooting 4 Choose the number of intervalsPbutton Restoring Default SettingsSettings Accessible from the Information Display GbuttonOther Settings Aperture P, S, A, and M ModesShutter Speed and Aperture Shutter speed2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Mode P Programmed Auto1 Rotate the mode dial to P 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto1 Rotate the mode dial to S 2 Choose a shutter speed3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Mode A Aperture-Priority Auto1 Rotate the mode dial to A 2 Choose an apertureE N button Command Mode M Manual1 Rotate the mode dial to M 2 Choose aperture and shutter speed3 Choose a shutter speed Long Time-Exposures M Mode Only2 Rotate the mode dial to M 1 Ready the camera5 Close the shutter 4 Open the shutter3 Choose a metering method ExposureMetering 2 Display metering options3 Recompose the photograph Autoexposure Lock1 Meter exposure 2 Lock exposureShutter speed Programmed autoShutter speed and aperture flexible program Shutter-priority auto1 Place the cursor in the information display Exposure Compensation2 Display exposure compensation options 3 Choose a value+2 EV EN button Command dial0.3 EV 3 Choose a value Flash Compensation2 Display flash compensation options 1 Place the cursor in the information display0.3 EV E N button Command dialM Y button 3 Choose an option Preserving Detail in Highlights and ShadowsActive D-Lighting 2 Display Active D-Lighting optionsThe Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu adjusts exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range, while the D-Lighting option in the retouch menu 0 180 brightens shadows in images after shooting 3 Choose an option High Dynamic Range HDR2 Display HDR High Dynamic Range options 1 Place the cursor in the information display4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Creating a Multiple Exposure 2 Enable multiple exposure modeHighlight Multiple exposure mode and press Multiple Exposure5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot 3 Choose the number of shots4 Choose the amount of gain The battery is exhausted One of the exposures is deleted Interrupting Multiple ExposuresThe mode dial is rotated to a setting other than P, S, A, or M A two-button reset is performed 0 The camera is turned off1 Place the cursor in the information display White Balance2 Display white balance options 3 Choose a white balance optionIhigh temp. mercury-vapor 7200 K color temperatures all figures are approximate3 Fine-tune white balance Fine-Tuning White Balance1 Display white balance options 2 Select a white balance option3 Select Measure Preset ManualMeasuring a Value for Preset White Balance 1 Light a reference object5 Check the results 4 Measure white balanceA Studio Settings D Measuring Preset White BalanceD Preset White Balance A Other Methods for Measuring Preset White Balance3 Choose Select image 1 Select Preset manualCopying White Balance from a Photograph 2 Select Use photo2 Place the cursor in the information display Bracketing1 Choose a bracketing option 5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot 3 Display bracketing options4 Select a bracketing increment Highlight the current bracketing setting and press Jv Camera ready to take first shot w Camera ready to take second shot 3 Select a Picture Control Picture ControlsSelecting a Picture Control 2 Display Picture Control options2 Select a Picture Control 3 Adjust settingsModifying Picture Controls 1 Display the Picture Control menuPicture Control Settings Yellow Orangelandscape photographs. Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red Green4 Edit the selected Picture Control Creating Custom Picture Controls1 Select Manage Picture Control 2 Select Save/edit7 Save changes and exit 6 Name the Picture ControlSharing Custom Picture Controls 2 Position the focus point 1 Rotate the live view switchLive View Framing Photographs in the Monitor3 Choose a focus option Focusing in Live ViewChoosing a Focus Mode 2 Display focus options2 Display AF-area modes Choosing an AF-Area Mode1 Place the cursor in the information displayD Subject Tracking Choosing the Focus PointFocus point Focus point Focus point The Live View Display Portrait Hide indicatorsA Live View/Movie Recording Display Options A Automatic Scene Selection Scene Auto SelectorD The Count Down Display D Shooting in Live View ModeA HDMI Navigation window D Using Autofocus in Live ViewA Manual Focus Live view switch Recording Movies3 Start recording 1 Rotate the live view switchD Recording Movies 4 End recordingA Taking Photographs During Movie Recording A Maximum LengthMovie Settings D The Count-Down Display 1 Select Movie settings2 Choose movie options A Using an External Microphonewill turn off when the camera is connected to an HDMI video device Length Viewing MoviesVolume 1icon2 Choose a starting or end point Editing MoviesTrimming Movies 1 Display a movie full frameHighlight Choose start/end point and press 4 Select Choose start/end point5 Delete frames 6 Save the copyA The Retouch Menu D Trimming Movies3 Choose Save selected frame Saving Selected Frames1 View the movie and choose a frame 2 Display movie edit optionsCommand dial Special EffectsShooting with Special Effects Mode dialMiniature Effect Night VisiongColor Sketch 3Low Key 3Selective Color1Silhouette 2High Key1 Select live view 2 Adjust optionsOptions Available in Live View gColor Sketch5 Return to the live view display 4 Adjust optionsMiniature Effect 3 Display optionsChoose the color range 3Selective Color2 Display options Select a color6 Return to the live view display Kbutton Playback and DeletionFull-Frame Playback File information Photo InformationFile Information HighlightsA Histograms RGB HistogramA Playback Zoom 6 Not displayed with monochrome Picture Controls Shooting Data2 Displayed only if VR lens is attached 5 Neutral, Monochrome, and custom Picture ControlsGPS Data Overview DataPress W Q button to increase the number of images Thumbnail PlaybackCalendar playbackThumbnail playback Calendar PlaybackThumbnail list Date listfaces Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom2 Press the A L button Protecting Photographs from Deletion1 Select an image 3 Press the O button again Deleting PhotographsFull-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback 2 Press the O button2 Choose Selected The Playback MenuSelected Deleting Selected Photographs 1 Select Delete3 Select the highlighted date Select Date Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date1 Choose Select Date 2 Highlight a date1 Select Slide show 2 Adjust slide show settingsSlide Shows 3 Start the slide show Connections Installing ViewNX1 Start the computer and insert the installer CD 3 Start the installerViewNX 4 Exit the installer5 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive The following software is installed2 Start Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX Using ViewNXCopy Pictures to the Computer 1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer3 Click Start Transfer View PicturesEditing Movies Printing PicturesConsult online help for more information on using ViewNX 3 Turn the camera on Connecting the PrinterPrinting Photographs 1 Turn the camera off 2 Connect the USB cable2 Display printing options 3 Adjust printing optionsPrinting Pictures One at a Time 1 Select a pictureD Date Imprint 4 Start printing2 Choose an option Printing Multiple Pictures1 Display the PictBridge menu Xbutton View photo full screen 3 Select pictures or choose a datePress W Q again to return to the date selection dialog Press J to display PictBridge printing options 5 Adjust printing options4 Display printing options 6 Start printing3 Display imprint options Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Setorder item in the playback menu 2 Select picturesPress J to complete the print order 4 Select imprint options5 Complete the print order Print date Print date of recording on all pictures in print order2 Connect the A/V cable as shown Viewing Photographs on TVStandard Definition Devices 1 Turn the camera off1 Turn the camera off High-Definition Devices2 Connect the HDMI cable as shown 3 Tune the device to the HDMI channelA HDMI-CEC Devices Output ResolutionHDMI Options Device ControlG button Camera MenusDThe Playback Menu Managing Images Playback Folderwill be displayed in “wide” landscape orientation Playback Display OptionsImage Review Rotate TallGbutton Cshooting menu Reset Shooting MenuCThe Shooting Menu Shooting Options G buttonAuto Distortion Control Storage FolderA Nikon Software Color SpaceGbutton Cshooting menu A Color SpaceHigh ISO NR ISO Sensitivity SettingsLong Exposure NR A Auto ISO Sensitivity Control Auto ISO Sensitivity controlA Maximum Sensitivity/Minimum Shutter Speed Maximum sensitivityG button ACustom SettingsFine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Setting groupsCustom Setting Reset Custom SettingsThe following Custom Settings are available Select Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default valuesa2 Number of Focus Points a Autofocusa1 AF-C Priority Selection a3 Built-in AF-assist Illuminator Gbutton ACustom Settings menu b1 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl c Timers/AE Lockb Exposure a4 Rangefinderc3 Self-Timer c2 Auto off Timersd2 Viewfinder Grid Display d Shooting/Displayc4 Remote on Duration ML-L3 d1 BeepGbutton ACustom Settings menu d5 Exposure Delay Moded4 File Number Sequence Gbutton ACustom Settings menuDate Counter d6 Print DateGbutton ACustom Settings menu e Bracketing/Flashe1 Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash e2 Auto Bracketing SetHDR settings P, S, A, and M modes only 0 f Controlsf1 Assign Fn Button Gbutton ACustom Settings menuf4 Slot Empty Release Lock f5 Reverse Indicatorsf2 Assign AE-L/AF-L Button f3 Reverse Dial RotationG button BThe Setup Menu Camera SetupTo display the setup menu, press G and select the Bsetup menu tab The setup menu contains the following options2 Press J Format Memory CardMonitor Brightness 1 Highlight YesHighlight AUTO/SCENE/EFFECTS or P/S/A/M and press 1 Select a shooting mode optionInfo Display Format 2 Select a format and background colorThe “Classic” display is shown below Note Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposesindicator Release modeImage Dust Off Ref Photo 2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinderClean sensor and then start Select this option to Auto Info Display3 Acquire Image Dust Off reference data Video ModeFlicker Reduction Gbutton Bsetup menu Time Zone and DateLanguage Gbutton Bsetup menuA Rotate Tall Image CommentAuto Image Rotation Remote Shutter Release Accessory TerminalEye-Fi Upload Firmware Version Wireless Mobile AdapterG button NThe Retouch MenuCreating Retouched Copies 3 Select retouch options Creating Retouched Copies1 Display retouch options 2 Select a picturewill be created if the camera is unable to detect red-eye D-LightingRed-Eye Correction by yellow border. Press J to cancel zoomChange crop aspect TrimMonochrome Rotate the command dial to switch between aspect ratios ofGbutton Nretouch menu Filter EffectsCreate retouched copy Color BalanceGbutton Nretouch menu Increase amount of greenGbutton Nretouch menu Image Overlay1 Select Image overlay 2 Select the first image6 Save the overlay 4 Adjust gain3 Select the second image 5 Preview the overlay2 Select a photograph 3 Adjust NEF RAW processing settingsNEF RAW Processing 1 Select NEF RAW processing3 Choose pictures Resize1 Select Resize 2 Choose a sizeDistortion Control Quick RetouchStraighten Color Sketch FisheyeColor Outline Perspective Control Area in focus Miniature EffectCancel Gbutton Nretouch menu4 Highlight the color range Selective Color1 Select Selective color 3 Select a color7 Save the edited copy 5 Choose the color rangeHighlight Side-by-side comparison in the retouch menu and press J Side-by-side Comparison2 Select Side-by-side comparison 3 Compare the copy with the original2 Select OMy Menu mRecent Settings/OMy MenuMy Menu 1 Select Choose tab3 Select an item Adding Options to My Menu1 Select Add items 2 Select a menu3 Delete the selected items Deleting Options from My Menu1 Select Remove items 2 Select items3 Position the item Reordering Options in My Menu1 Select Rank items 2 Select an itemCompatible CPU Lenses Technical NotesCompatible Lenses Aperture ring CPU contactsCPU lens Type G lensD Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses Compatible Non-CPU LensesLens D The Built-in FlashAngle of view 35mm format Angle of view D5200 D AF-Assist IlluminationA Calculating Angle of View LensOptional Flash Units Speedlights 1 Remove the accessory shoe cover2 Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe SB-600 The Nikon Creative Lighting System CLSCLS-Compatible Flash Units FeatureNon-TTL auto SU-800digital SLR Auto apertureManual Other Flash UnitsFlash mode D Notes on Optional Flash Units Filters Other AccessoriesPower sourcesStereo Microphone ME-1 0 Platinum Approved Memory CardsSDHC memory cards 4 Connect the AC adapter Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter2 Insert the EP-5A power connector 3 Close the battery-chamber coverDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals CleaningCaring for the Camera StorageThe Low-Pass Filter “Clean Now”2 Select Clean image sensor in the setup menu 3 Select Clean nowHighlight Clean at startup/shutdown and press “Clean at Startup/Shutdown”1 Select Clean image sensor in the setup menu 2 Select Clean at startup/shutdown2 Remove the lens Manual Cleaning1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter 3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaningUnder no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter 7 Clean the filter8 Turn the camera off Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera and Battery CautionsCaring for the Battery 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 Shooting Available Settingssettings S, Al, m 1 Reset with Reset shooting menu 04 Reset with Reset custom settings 0 x, yf1.4 − f22 Exposure Program Mode PShooting All Modes TroubleshootingBattery/Display Can not select focus point Playback Shooting P, S, A, MMiscellaneous Error Messages This card is not formatted Please wait for camera to Nikon-authorized serviceUnable to start live view Nikon D5200 Digital Camera SpecificationsAutofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses. Autofocus is not 2 EV ISO 25600 equivalent above ISO 6400 auto ISO sensitivity control Autofocus AF Single-servo AF AF-S full-time-servo AF AF-F Arabic, Chinese Simplified and Traditional, Czech, Danish, Dutch Lens construction MH-24 battery chargerEN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lensD Lens Care The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VRCamera Vibration Reduction VRA Using the Built-in Flash D Vibration Reduction52 mm screw-on filters LF-1 and LF-4 rear lens caps A Supplied AccessoriesA Optional Accessories 52 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52A MIT License HarfBuzz Supported StandardsA Trademark Information A FreeType License FreeType2Image size Memory Card CapacityA File Names Image qualityBattery Life Numerics IndexSymbols Monochrome Exposure bracketingMirror Toning TimerRemote cord Soft Filter effectsPage SB2J0111 6MB16611-01