d4: File Number Sequence

Gbutton ACustom Settings menu

When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding 1 to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera.

Option

Description

 

When a new folder is created, the memory card formatted, or a new memory card

 

inserted in the camera, file numbering continues from the last number used or from

On

the largest file number in the current folder, whichever is higher. If a photograph is

 

taken when the current folder contains a photograph numbered 9999, a new folder

 

will be created automatically and file numbering will begin again from 0001.

 

 

 

File numbering is reset to 0001 when a new folder is created, the memory card is

Off

formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera. Note that a new folder

is created automatically if a photograph is taken when the current folder contains

 

 

999 photographs.

 

 

Reset

Resets the file numbering for On to 0001 and creates a new folder with the next

 

photograph taken.

DFile Number Sequence

If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photograph numbered 9999, the shutter-release button will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. Choose Reset for Custom Setting d4 (File number sequence) and then either format the current memory card or insert a new memory card.

d5: Exposure Delay Mode

Gbutton ACustom Settings menu

In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur pictures, select On to delay shutter release until about 1 s after the shutter-release button is pressed and the mirror is raised.

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D5200 18-55mm Kit Black, 13216, 1507, D5200 18105mm Kit, 1501 specifications

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