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Nikon D5200 18-55mm Kit Black, D5200 18105mm Kit, 1501, 1507, 1511 Return to the live view display

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

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Press J to return to live view. During shooting, only objects of the selected hues will be recorded in color; all others will be recorded in black-and-white. To exit live view, rotate the live view switch. The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs taken using the viewfinder.

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Nikon D5200 18-55mm Kit Black, D5200 18105mm Kit, D5200 1855mm Kit Bronze, 1501, 1507, 1511 Return to the live view display

Contents

DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual Package Contents Viewing Photographs Q&A IndexTaking Photographs Retouching Photographs Menus and SettingsMaintenance and Optional Accessories ConnectionsBasic Photography Table of ContentsIntroduction Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, and Quiet Release Modes More on Photography All ModesP, S, A, and M Modes Special Effects Live ViewRecording and Viewing Movies Playback and Deletionc Timers/AE Lock ConnectionsCamera Menus View Picturesviii d2 Viewfinder Grid DisplayTechnical Notes For Your Safety WARNINGSAObserve proper precautions when handling the charger AObserve caution when using the flashAObserve proper precautions when handling batteries AAvoid contact with liquid crystalNotices for Customers in Europe NoticesNotice for Customers in Canada D5200 xiiiThe Battery Charger CAUTIONSComply with copyright notices Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Disposing of Data Storage DevicesD Servicing the Camera and Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesD Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories A Before Taking Important PicturesThe Camera Body IntroductionGetting to Know the Camera Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off A The Power SwitchRotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on D The Microphone and SpeakerThe Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modesThe Viewfinder Note Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposesThe Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown belowPbutton The Information Display1 Shooting mode 11 12 13Monitor off RbuttonInformation display The Command Dial Mode A MY button EN button Command dialMode M Mode P, S, A, orFn button Command dialAF-area mode 036 Image quality/sizeGbutton Camera Menus An OverviewCurrent settings are shown by icons Choose from the following menus2 Highlight the icon for the current menu Using Camera Menus1 Display the menus 3 Select a menu6 Display options 4 Position the cursor in the selected menu5 Highlight a menu item 7 Highlight an optionFirst Steps 2 Charge the battery3 Insert the battery 1 Attach the strap4 Insert a memory card available separately 5 Attach a lens8 Choose a language and set the camera clock 6 Open the monitor7 Turn the camera on Move cursor upD Charging the Battery 9 Focus the viewfinderA Adjusting Viewfinder Focus AF area bracketsWrite-protect switch A Removing the BatteryA The Write Protect Switch A Formatting Memory CardsA Detaching the Lens A The Clock BatteryD CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings A The Camera ClockBasic Photography Battery Level and Card Capacity1 Turn the camera on 2 Check the battery level 3 Check the number of exposures remaining1 Turn the camera on 2 Select i or j mode“Point-and-Shoot” Photography i and j Modes 3 Ready the camera7 Shoot 6 Check the indicators in the viewfinder5 Press the shutter-release button halfway Exposure meters on Focus press halfwayExposure meters on Zoom inlLandscape Creative Photography Scene ModeskPortrait The Mode DialnClose up pChildmSports rNight Landscape Other ScenesoNight Portrait sParty/IndoorvDusk/Dawn tBeach/SnowuSunset wPet PortraitzAutumn Colors xCandlelightyBlossom 0Food1 Press IE/# Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, and Quiet Release Modes2 Choose a release mode More on Photography All ModesA Buffer Size A The Memory BufferA Continuous Release Modes A The Shooting MenuSelect E Self-timer, Delayed remote Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes2 Select a release mode 1 Mount the camera on a tripodthe WR-R10/WR-T10 Using Optional WR-R10 and WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllersinformation, see the manual provided with WR-R103 Choose a focus mode Focus Mode2 Display focus mode options FocusA Getting Good Results with Autofocus A Predictive Focus TrackingD Continuous-servo Autofocus The focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightnessIn 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 Focus Lock 1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e Auto-area AF 0Focus Point Selection 2 Select the focus pointA The A L Button 2 Lock focus3 Recompose the photograph and shoot The Electronic Rangefinder 1 Set the lens focus-mode switchManual Focus 2 FocusA Focal Plane Position A The Exposure Indicator as RangefinderA Selecting Manual Focus with the Camera 46.5mm Focal plane mark2 Display image quality options Image Quality and SizeImage Quality 3 Choose a file typeNEF 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 3 Choose an image size Image Size2 Display image size options 1 Place the cursor in the information displayUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, M, and 0Modes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and gModes 1 Choose a flash mode 0 2 Take pictures3 Choose a flash mode Flash Mode2 Display flash mode options 1 Place the cursor in the information displayMY button Command dialFront-curtain sync i, k, p, s, w, g, P, A 3 Choose an ISO sensitivity ISO Sensitivity2 Display ISO sensitivity options 1 Place the cursor in the information displayFor 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 2 Choose a starting time Interval Timer Photography1 Select Interval timer shooting 3 Choose the interval4 Choose the number of intervals 5 Start shootingGbutton Restoring Default SettingsSettings Accessible from the Information Display PbuttonOther Settings Shutter speed P, S, A, and M ModesShutter Speed and Aperture Aperture2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Mode P Programmed Auto1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Choose a shutter speed Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto1 Rotate the mode dial to S 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot2 Choose an aperture Mode A Aperture-Priority Auto1 Rotate the mode dial to A 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot2 Choose aperture and shutter speed Mode M Manual1 Rotate the mode dial to M E N button Command1 Ready the camera Long Time-Exposures M Mode Only2 Rotate the mode dial to M 3 Choose a shutter speed4 Open the shutter 5 Close the shutter2 Display metering options ExposureMetering 3 Choose a metering method2 Lock exposure Autoexposure Lock1 Meter exposure 3 Recompose the photographShutter-priority auto Programmed autoShutter speed and aperture flexible program Shutter speed3 Choose a value Exposure Compensation2 Display exposure compensation options 1 Place the cursor in the information display+2 EV EN button Command dial0.3 EV 1 Place the cursor in the information display Flash Compensation2 Display flash compensation options 3 Choose a value0.3 EV E N button Command dialM Y button 2 Display Active D-Lighting options Preserving Detail in Highlights and ShadowsActive D-Lighting 3 Choose an optionThe 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 1 Place the cursor in the information display High Dynamic Range HDR2 Display HDR High Dynamic Range options 3 Choose an option4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Multiple Exposure 2 Enable multiple exposure modeHighlight Multiple exposure mode and press Creating a Multiple Exposure5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot 3 Choose the number of shots4 Choose the amount of gain A two-button reset is performed 0 The camera is turned off Interrupting Multiple ExposuresThe mode dial is rotated to a setting other than P, S, A, or M The battery is exhausted One of the exposures is deleted3 Choose a white balance option White Balance2 Display white balance options 1 Place the cursor in the information displaycolor temperatures all figures are approximate Ihigh temp. mercury-vapor 7200 K2 Select a white balance option Fine-Tuning White Balance1 Display white balance options 3 Fine-tune white balance1 Light a reference object Preset ManualMeasuring a Value for Preset White Balance 3 Select Measure4 Measure white balance 5 Check the resultsA Other Methods for Measuring Preset White Balance D Measuring Preset White BalanceD Preset White Balance A Studio Settings2 Select Use photo 1 Select Preset manualCopying White Balance from a Photograph 3 Choose Select image2 Place the cursor in the information display Bracketing1 Choose a bracketing option Highlight the current bracketing setting and press J 3 Display bracketing options4 Select a bracketing increment 5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shootv Camera ready to take first shot w Camera ready to take second shot 2 Display Picture Control options Picture ControlsSelecting a Picture Control 3 Select a Picture Control1 Display the Picture Control menu 3 Adjust settingsModifying Picture Controls 2 Select a Picture ControlPicture Control Settings Green Orangelandscape photographs. Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red Yellow2 Select Save/edit Creating Custom Picture Controls1 Select Manage Picture Control 4 Edit the selected Picture Control6 Name the Picture Control 7 Save changes and exitSharing Custom Picture Controls Framing Photographs in the Monitor 1 Rotate the live view switchLive View 2 Position the focus point2 Display focus options Focusing in Live ViewChoosing a Focus Mode 3 Choose a focus optiondisplay Choosing an AF-Area Mode1 Place the cursor in the information 2 Display AF-area modesD Subject Tracking Choosing the Focus PointFocus point Focus point Focus point The Live View Display A Automatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector Hide indicatorsA Live View/Movie Recording Display Options PortraitD The Count Down Display D Shooting in Live View ModeA HDMI Navigation window D Using Autofocus in Live ViewA Manual Focus 1 Rotate the live view switch Recording Movies3 Start recording Live view switchA Maximum Length 4 End recordingA Taking Photographs During Movie Recording D Recording MoviesMovie Settings A Using an External Microphone 1 Select Movie settings2 Choose movie options D The Count-Down Displaywill turn off when the camera is connected to an HDMI video device 1icon Viewing MoviesVolume Length1 Display a movie full frame Editing MoviesTrimming Movies 2 Choose a starting or end point6 Save the copy 4 Select Choose start/end point5 Delete frames Highlight Choose start/end point and pressD Trimming Movies A The Retouch Menu2 Display movie edit options Saving Selected Frames1 View the movie and choose a frame 3 Choose Save selected frameMode dial Special EffectsShooting with Special Effects Command dialMiniature Effect Night VisiongColor Sketch 2High Key 3Selective Color1Silhouette 3Low KeygColor Sketch 2 Adjust optionsOptions Available in Live View 1 Select live view3 Display options 4 Adjust optionsMiniature Effect 5 Return to the live view displaySelect a color 3Selective Color2 Display options Choose the color range6 Return to the live view display Kbutton Playback and DeletionFull-Frame Playback Highlights Photo InformationFile Information File informationA Histograms RGB HistogramA Playback Zoom 5 Neutral, Monochrome, and custom Picture Controls Shooting Data2 Displayed only if VR lens is attached 6 Not displayed with monochrome Picture ControlsOverview Data GPS Dataplayback Thumbnail PlaybackCalendar Press W Q button to increase the number of imagesDate list Calendar PlaybackThumbnail list Thumbnail playbackTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom faces2 Press the A L button Protecting Photographs from Deletion1 Select an image 2 Press the O button Deleting PhotographsFull-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback 3 Press the O button again1 Select Delete The Playback MenuSelected Deleting Selected Photographs 2 Choose Selected2 Highlight a date Select Date Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date1 Choose Select Date 3 Select the highlighted date1 Select Slide show 2 Adjust slide show settingsSlide Shows 3 Start the slide show 3 Start the installer Installing ViewNX1 Start the computer and insert the installer CD ConnectionsThe following software is installed 4 Exit the installer5 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive ViewNX1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer Using ViewNXCopy Pictures to the Computer 2 Start Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNXPrinting Pictures View PicturesEditing Movies 3 Click Start TransferConsult online help for more information on using ViewNX 1 Turn the camera off 2 Connect the USB cable Connecting the PrinterPrinting Photographs 3 Turn the camera on1 Select a picture 3 Adjust printing optionsPrinting Pictures One at a Time 2 Display printing options4 Start printing D Date Imprint2 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 6 Start printing 5 Adjust printing options4 Display printing options Press J to display PictBridge printing options2 Select pictures Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Setorder item in the playback menu 3 Display imprint optionsPrint date Print date of recording on all pictures in print order 4 Select imprint options5 Complete the print order Press J to complete the print order1 Turn the camera off Viewing Photographs on TVStandard Definition Devices 2 Connect the A/V cable as shown3 Tune the device to the HDMI channel High-Definition Devices2 Connect the HDMI cable as shown 1 Turn the camera offDevice Control Output ResolutionHDMI Options A HDMI-CEC DevicesPlayback Folder Camera MenusDThe Playback Menu Managing Images G buttonRotate Tall Playback Display OptionsImage Review will be displayed in “wide” landscape orientationG button Reset Shooting MenuCThe Shooting Menu Shooting Options Gbutton Cshooting menuStorage Folder Auto Distortion ControlA Color Space Color SpaceGbutton Cshooting menu A Nikon SoftwareHigh ISO NR ISO Sensitivity SettingsLong Exposure NR Maximum sensitivity Auto ISO Sensitivity controlA Maximum Sensitivity/Minimum Shutter Speed A Auto ISO Sensitivity ControlCustom Setting groups ACustom SettingsFine-Tuning Camera Settings G buttonSelect Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values Reset Custom SettingsThe following Custom Settings are available Custom Settinga2 Number of Focus Points a Autofocusa1 AF-C Priority Selection a3 Built-in AF-assist Illuminator Gbutton ACustom Settings menu a4 Rangefinder c Timers/AE Lockb Exposure b1 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrlc2 Auto off Timers c3 Self-Timerd1 Beep d Shooting/Displayc4 Remote on Duration ML-L3 d2 Viewfinder Grid DisplayGbutton ACustom Settings menu d5 Exposure Delay Moded4 File Number Sequence Gbutton ACustom Settings menud6 Print Date Date Countere2 Auto Bracketing Set e Bracketing/Flashe1 Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash Gbutton ACustom Settings menuGbutton ACustom Settings menu f Controlsf1 Assign Fn Button HDR settings P, S, A, and M modes only 0f3 Reverse Dial Rotation f5 Reverse Indicatorsf2 Assign AE-L/AF-L Button f4 Slot Empty Release LockThe setup menu contains the following options BThe Setup Menu Camera SetupTo display the setup menu, press G and select the Bsetup menu tab G button1 Highlight Yes Format Memory CardMonitor Brightness 2 Press J2 Select a format and background color 1 Select a shooting mode optionInfo Display Format Highlight AUTO/SCENE/EFFECTS or P/S/A/M and pressRelease mode Note Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposesindicator The “Classic” display is shown belowAuto Info Display 2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinderClean sensor and then start Select this option to Image Dust Off Ref Photo3 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 Accessory Terminal Remote Shutter ReleaseEye-Fi Upload Wireless Mobile Adapter Firmware VersionG button NThe Retouch MenuCreating Retouched Copies 2 Select a picture Creating Retouched Copies1 Display retouch options 3 Select retouch optionsby yellow border. Press J to cancel zoom D-LightingRed-Eye Correction will be created if the camera is unable to detect red-eyeRotate the command dial to switch between aspect ratios of TrimMonochrome Change crop aspectFilter Effects Gbutton Nretouch menuIncrease amount of green Color BalanceGbutton Nretouch menu Create retouched copy2 Select the first image Image Overlay1 Select Image overlay Gbutton Nretouch menu5 Preview the overlay 4 Adjust gain3 Select the second image 6 Save the overlay1 Select NEF RAW processing 3 Adjust NEF RAW processing settingsNEF RAW Processing 2 Select a photograph2 Choose a size Resize1 Select Resize 3 Choose picturesDistortion Control Quick RetouchStraighten Color Sketch FisheyeColor Outline Perspective Control Gbutton Nretouch menu Miniature EffectCancel Area in focus3 Select a color Selective Color1 Select Selective color 4 Highlight the color range5 Choose the color range 7 Save the edited copy3 Compare the copy with the original Side-by-side Comparison2 Select Side-by-side comparison Highlight Side-by-side comparison in the retouch menu and press J1 Select Choose tab mRecent Settings/OMy MenuMy Menu 2 Select OMy Menu2 Select a menu Adding Options to My Menu1 Select Add items 3 Select an item2 Select items Deleting Options from My Menu1 Select Remove items 3 Delete the selected items2 Select an item Reordering Options in My Menu1 Select Rank items 3 Position the itemCompatible CPU Lenses Technical NotesCompatible Lenses Type G lens CPU contactsCPU lens Aperture ringCompatible Non-CPU Lenses D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU LensesD The Built-in Flash LensLens D AF-Assist IlluminationA Calculating Angle of View Angle of view 35mm format Angle of view D5200Optional Flash Units Speedlights 1 Remove the accessory shoe cover2 Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe Feature The Nikon Creative Lighting System CLSCLS-Compatible Flash Units SB-600Auto aperture SU-800digital SLR Non-TTL autoManual Other Flash UnitsFlash mode D Notes on Optional Flash Units sources Other AccessoriesPower FiltersStereo Microphone ME-1 0 Platinum Approved Memory CardsSDHC memory cards 3 Close the battery-chamber cover Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter2 Insert the EP-5A power connector 4 Connect the AC adapterStorage CleaningCaring for the Camera Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals3 Select Clean now “Clean Now”2 Select Clean image sensor in the setup menu The Low-Pass Filter2 Select Clean at startup/shutdown “Clean at Startup/Shutdown”1 Select Clean image sensor in the setup menu Highlight Clean at startup/shutdown and press3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning Manual Cleaning1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter 2 Remove the lensUnder no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter 7 Clean the filter8 Turn the camera off Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Caring for the CameraCaring 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 S, A Available Settingssettings Shootingx, y 1 Reset with Reset shooting menu 04 Reset with Reset custom settings 0 l, mExposure Program Mode P f1.4 − f22Shooting All Modes TroubleshootingBattery/Display Can not select focus point Shooting P, S, A, M PlaybackMiscellaneous Error Messages This card is not formatted Please wait for camera to Nikon-authorized serviceUnable to start live view Specifications Nikon D5200 Digital CameraAutofocus 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 AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens MH-24 battery chargerEN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery Lens constructionThe AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR D Lens CareD Vibration Reduction Vibration Reduction VRA Using the Built-in Flash Camera52 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52 A Supplied AccessoriesA Optional Accessories 52 mm screw-on filters LF-1 and LF-4 rear lens capsA FreeType License FreeType2 Supported StandardsA Trademark Information A MIT License HarfBuzzImage quality Memory Card CapacityA File Names Image sizeBattery Life Numerics IndexSymbols Monochrome Exposure bracketingMirror Soft Filter effects TimerRemote cord ToningPage 6MB16611-01 SB2J0111