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Nikon D5200 18105mm Kit Creative Photography Scene Modes, kPortrait, lLandscape, The Mode Dial

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

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Creative Photography (Scene Modes)

The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on pages 21–23.

The Mode Dial

The following scenes can be selected with the mode Mode dial dial:

kPortrait

Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth.

lLandscape

Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.

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Nikon D5200 18105mm Kit, D5200 1855mm Kit Bronze Creative Photography Scene Modes, kPortrait, lLandscape, The Mode Dial

Contents

Reference Manual DIGITAL CAMERA0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual Package Contents Viewing Photographs Q&A IndexTaking Photographs Maintenance and Optional Accessories Menus and SettingsRetouching Photographs 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 Recording and Viewing Movies Live ViewSpecial Effects Playback and DeletionCamera Menus Connectionsc Timers/AE Lock View Picturesd2 Viewfinder Grid Display viiiTechnical Notes WARNINGS For Your SafetyAObserve proper precautions when handling batteries AObserve caution when using the flashAObserve proper precautions when handling the charger AAvoid contact with liquid crystalNotices for Customers in Europe NoticesNotice for Customers in Canada The Battery Charger xiiiD5200 CAUTIONSItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionComply with copyright notices Disposing of Data Storage DevicesD Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesD Servicing the Camera and Accessories A Before Taking Important PicturesThe Camera Body IntroductionGetting to Know the Camera Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on A The Power SwitchRotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off D The Microphone and SpeakerThe 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 Monitor1 Shooting mode The Information DisplayPbutton 11 12 13Monitor off RbuttonInformation display The Command Dial Mode M MY button EN button Command dialMode A Mode P, S, A, orAF-area mode 036 Command dialFn button Image quality/sizeCurrent settings are shown by icons Camera Menus An OverviewGbutton Choose from the following menus1 Display the menus Using Camera Menus2 Highlight the icon for the current menu 3 Select a menu5 Highlight a menu item 4 Position the cursor in the selected menu6 Display options 7 Highlight an option3 Insert the battery 2 Charge the batteryFirst Steps 1 Attach the strap5 Attach a lens 4 Insert a memory card available separately7 Turn the camera on 6 Open the monitor8 Choose a language and set the camera clock Move cursor upA Adjusting Viewfinder Focus 9 Focus the viewfinderD Charging the Battery AF area bracketsA The Write Protect Switch A Removing the BatteryWrite-protect switch A Formatting Memory CardsD CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings A The Clock BatteryA Detaching the Lens A The Camera Clock1 Turn the camera on 2 Check the battery level Battery Level and Card CapacityBasic Photography 3 Check the number of exposures remaining“Point-and-Shoot” Photography i and j Modes 2 Select i or j mode1 Turn the camera on 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 inkPortrait Creative Photography Scene ModeslLandscape The Mode DialnClose up pChildmSports oNight Portrait Other ScenesrNight Landscape sParty/IndooruSunset tBeach/SnowvDusk/Dawn wPet PortraityBlossom xCandlelightzAutumn Colors 0Food2 Choose a release mode Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, and Quiet Release Modes1 Press IE/# More on Photography All ModesA Continuous Release Modes A The Memory BufferA Buffer Size A The Shooting Menu2 Select a release mode Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesSelect E Self-timer, Delayed remote 1 Mount the camera on a tripodinformation, see the manual provided with Using Optional WR-R10 and WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllersthe WR-R10/WR-T10 WR-R102 Display focus mode options Focus Mode3 Choose a focus mode FocusD Continuous-servo Autofocus A Predictive Focus TrackingA Getting Good Results with 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 Point Selection 1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e Auto-area AF 0Focus Lock 2 Select the focus pointA The A L Button 2 Lock focus3 Recompose the photograph and shoot Manual Focus 1 Set the lens focus-mode switchThe Electronic Rangefinder 2 FocusA Selecting Manual Focus with the Camera A The Exposure Indicator as RangefinderA Focal Plane Position 46.5mm Focal plane markImage Quality Image Quality and Size2 Display image quality options 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 2 Display image size options Image Size3 Choose an image size 1 Place the cursor in the information displayUsing the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and gModes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, M, and 0Modes 1 Choose a flash mode 0 2 Take pictures2 Display flash mode options Flash Mode3 Choose a flash mode 1 Place the cursor in the information displayMY button Command dialFront-curtain sync i, k, p, s, w, g, P, A 2 Display ISO sensitivity options ISO Sensitivity3 Choose an ISO sensitivity 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 1 Select Interval timer shooting Interval Timer Photography2 Choose a starting time 3 Choose the interval5 Start shooting 4 Choose the number of intervalsSettings Accessible from the Information Display Restoring Default SettingsGbutton PbuttonOther Settings Shutter Speed and Aperture P, S, A, and M ModesShutter speed Aperture2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Mode P Programmed Auto1 Rotate the mode dial to P 1 Rotate the mode dial to S Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto2 Choose a shutter speed 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot1 Rotate the mode dial to A Mode A Aperture-Priority Auto2 Choose an aperture 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot1 Rotate the mode dial to M Mode M Manual2 Choose aperture and shutter speed E N button Command2 Rotate the mode dial to M Long Time-Exposures M Mode Only1 Ready the camera 3 Choose a shutter speed5 Close the shutter 4 Open the shutterMetering Exposure2 Display metering options 3 Choose a metering method1 Meter exposure Autoexposure Lock2 Lock exposure 3 Recompose the photographShutter speed and aperture flexible program Programmed autoShutter-priority auto Shutter speed2 Display exposure compensation options Exposure Compensation3 Choose a value 1 Place the cursor in the information display+2 EV EN button Command dial0.3 EV 2 Display flash compensation options Flash Compensation1 Place the cursor in the information display 3 Choose a value0.3 EV E N button Command dialM Y button Active D-Lighting Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows2 Display Active D-Lighting options 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 2 Display HDR High Dynamic Range options High Dynamic Range HDR1 Place the cursor in the information display 3 Choose an option4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Highlight Multiple exposure mode and press 2 Enable multiple exposure modeMultiple Exposure Creating a Multiple Exposure5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot 3 Choose the number of shots4 Choose the amount of gain The mode dial is rotated to a setting other than P, S, A, or M Interrupting Multiple ExposuresA two-button reset is performed 0 The camera is turned off The battery is exhausted One of the exposures is deleted2 Display white balance options White Balance3 Choose a white balance option 1 Place the cursor in the information displayIhigh temp. mercury-vapor 7200 K color temperatures all figures are approximate1 Display white balance options Fine-Tuning White Balance2 Select a white balance option 3 Fine-tune white balanceMeasuring a Value for Preset White Balance Preset Manual1 Light a reference object 3 Select Measure5 Check the results 4 Measure white balanceD Preset White Balance D Measuring Preset White BalanceA Other Methods for Measuring Preset White Balance A Studio SettingsCopying White Balance from a Photograph 1 Select Preset manual2 Select Use photo 3 Choose Select image2 Place the cursor in the information display Bracketing1 Choose a bracketing option 4 Select a bracketing increment 3 Display bracketing optionsHighlight the current bracketing setting and press J 5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shootv Camera ready to take first shot w Camera ready to take second shot Selecting a Picture Control Picture Controls2 Display Picture Control options 3 Select a Picture ControlModifying Picture Controls 3 Adjust settings1 Display the Picture Control menu 2 Select a Picture ControlPicture Control Settings landscape photographs. Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red OrangeGreen Yellow1 Select Manage Picture Control Creating Custom Picture Controls2 Select Save/edit 4 Edit the selected Picture Control7 Save changes and exit 6 Name the Picture ControlSharing Custom Picture Controls Live View 1 Rotate the live view switchFraming Photographs in the Monitor 2 Position the focus pointChoosing a Focus Mode Focusing in Live View2 Display focus options 3 Choose a focus option1 Place the cursor in the information Choosing an AF-Area Modedisplay 2 Display AF-area modesD Subject Tracking Choosing the Focus PointFocus point Focus point Focus point The Live View Display A Live View/Movie Recording Display Options Hide indicatorsA Automatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector PortraitD The Count Down Display D Shooting in Live View ModeA HDMI Navigation window D Using Autofocus in Live ViewA Manual Focus 3 Start recording Recording Movies1 Rotate the live view switch Live view switchA Taking Photographs During Movie Recording 4 End recordingA Maximum Length D Recording MoviesMovie Settings 2 Choose movie options 1 Select Movie settingsA Using an External Microphone D The Count-Down Displaywill turn off when the camera is connected to an HDMI video device Volume Viewing Movies1icon LengthTrimming Movies Editing Movies1 Display a movie full frame 2 Choose a starting or end point5 Delete frames 4 Select Choose start/end point6 Save the copy Highlight Choose start/end point and pressA The Retouch Menu D Trimming Movies1 View the movie and choose a frame Saving Selected Frames2 Display movie edit options 3 Choose Save selected frameShooting with Special Effects Special EffectsMode dial Command dialMiniature Effect Night VisiongColor Sketch 1Silhouette 3Selective Color2High Key 3Low KeyOptions Available in Live View 2 Adjust optionsgColor Sketch 1 Select live viewMiniature Effect 4 Adjust options3 Display options 5 Return to the live view display2 Display options 3Selective ColorSelect a color Choose the color range6 Return to the live view display Kbutton Playback and DeletionFull-Frame Playback File Information Photo InformationHighlights File informationA Histograms RGB HistogramA Playback Zoom 2 Displayed only if VR lens is attached Shooting Data5 Neutral, Monochrome, and custom Picture Controls 6 Not displayed with monochrome Picture ControlsGPS Data Overview DataCalendar Thumbnail Playbackplayback Press W Q button to increase the number of imagesThumbnail list Calendar PlaybackDate list Thumbnail playbackfaces Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom2 Press the A L button Protecting Photographs from Deletion1 Select an image Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback Deleting Photographs2 Press the O button 3 Press the O button againSelected Deleting Selected Photographs The Playback Menu1 Select Delete 2 Choose Selected1 Choose Select Date Select Date Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date2 Highlight a date 3 Select the highlighted date1 Select Slide show 2 Adjust slide show settingsSlide Shows 3 Start the slide show 1 Start the computer and insert the installer CD Installing ViewNX3 Start the installer Connections5 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive 4 Exit the installerThe following software is installed ViewNXCopy Pictures to the Computer Using ViewNX1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer 2 Start Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNXEditing Movies View PicturesPrinting Pictures 3 Click Start TransferConsult online help for more information on using ViewNX Printing Photographs Connecting the Printer1 Turn the camera off 2 Connect the USB cable 3 Turn the camera onPrinting Pictures One at a Time 3 Adjust printing options1 Select a picture 2 Display printing optionsD 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 4 Display printing options 5 Adjust printing options6 Start printing Press J to display PictBridge printing optionsorder item in the playback menu Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set2 Select pictures 3 Display imprint options5 Complete the print order 4 Select imprint optionsPrint date Print date of recording on all pictures in print order Press J to complete the print orderStandard Definition Devices Viewing Photographs on TV1 Turn the camera off 2 Connect the A/V cable as shown2 Connect the HDMI cable as shown High-Definition Devices3 Tune the device to the HDMI channel 1 Turn the camera offHDMI Options Output ResolutionDevice Control A HDMI-CEC DevicesDThe Playback Menu Managing Images Camera MenusPlayback Folder G buttonImage Review Playback Display OptionsRotate Tall will be displayed in “wide” landscape orientationCThe Shooting Menu Shooting Options Reset Shooting MenuG button Gbutton Cshooting menuAuto Distortion Control Storage FolderGbutton Cshooting menu Color SpaceA Color Space A Nikon SoftwareHigh ISO NR ISO Sensitivity SettingsLong Exposure NR A Maximum Sensitivity/Minimum Shutter Speed Auto ISO Sensitivity controlMaximum sensitivity A Auto ISO Sensitivity ControlFine-Tuning Camera Settings ACustom SettingsCustom Setting groups G buttonThe following Custom Settings are available Reset Custom SettingsSelect Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values Custom Settinga2 Number of Focus Points a Autofocusa1 AF-C Priority Selection a3 Built-in AF-assist Illuminator Gbutton ACustom Settings menu b Exposure c Timers/AE Locka4 Rangefinder b1 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrlc3 Self-Timer c2 Auto off Timersc4 Remote on Duration ML-L3 d Shooting/Displayd1 Beep d2 Viewfinder Grid Displayd4 File Number Sequence d5 Exposure Delay ModeGbutton ACustom Settings menu Gbutton ACustom Settings menuDate Counter d6 Print Datee1 Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash e Bracketing/Flashe2 Auto Bracketing Set Gbutton ACustom Settings menuf1 Assign Fn Button f ControlsGbutton ACustom Settings menu HDR settings P, S, A, and M modes only 0f2 Assign AE-L/AF-L Button f5 Reverse Indicatorsf3 Reverse Dial Rotation f4 Slot Empty Release LockTo display the setup menu, press G and select the Bsetup menu tab BThe Setup Menu Camera SetupThe setup menu contains the following options G buttonMonitor Brightness Format Memory Card1 Highlight Yes 2 Press JInfo Display Format 1 Select a shooting mode option2 Select a format and background color Highlight AUTO/SCENE/EFFECTS or P/S/A/M and pressindicator Note Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposesRelease mode The “Classic” display is shown belowClean sensor and then start Select this option to 2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinderAuto Info Display Image Dust Off Ref Photo3 Acquire Image Dust Off reference data Video ModeFlicker Reduction Language Time Zone and DateGbutton Bsetup menu 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 1 Display retouch options Creating Retouched Copies2 Select a picture 3 Select retouch optionsRed-Eye Correction D-Lightingby yellow border. Press J to cancel zoom will be created if the camera is unable to detect red-eyeMonochrome TrimRotate the command dial to switch between aspect ratios of Change crop aspectGbutton Nretouch menu Filter EffectsGbutton Nretouch menu Color BalanceIncrease amount of green Create retouched copy1 Select Image overlay Image Overlay2 Select the first image Gbutton Nretouch menu3 Select the second image 4 Adjust gain5 Preview the overlay 6 Save the overlayNEF RAW Processing 3 Adjust NEF RAW processing settings1 Select NEF RAW processing 2 Select a photograph1 Select Resize Resize2 Choose a size 3 Choose picturesDistortion Control Quick RetouchStraighten Color Sketch FisheyeColor Outline Perspective Control Cancel Miniature EffectGbutton Nretouch menu Area in focus1 Select Selective color Selective Color3 Select a color 4 Highlight the color range7 Save the edited copy 5 Choose the color range2 Select Side-by-side comparison Side-by-side Comparison3 Compare the copy with the original Highlight Side-by-side comparison in the retouch menu and press JMy Menu mRecent Settings/OMy Menu1 Select Choose tab 2 Select OMy Menu1 Select Add items Adding Options to My Menu2 Select a menu 3 Select an item1 Select Remove items Deleting Options from My Menu2 Select items 3 Delete the selected items1 Select Rank items Reordering Options in My Menu2 Select an item 3 Position the itemCompatible CPU Lenses Technical NotesCompatible Lenses CPU lens CPU contactsType G lens Aperture ringD Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses Compatible Non-CPU LensesLens D The Built-in FlashA Calculating Angle of View D AF-Assist IlluminationLens 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 CLS-Compatible Flash Units The Nikon Creative Lighting System CLSFeature SB-600digital SLR SU-800Auto aperture Non-TTL autoManual Other Flash UnitsFlash mode D Notes on Optional Flash Units Power Other Accessoriessources FiltersStereo Microphone ME-1 0 Platinum Approved Memory CardsSDHC memory cards 2 Insert the EP-5A power connector Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter3 Close the battery-chamber cover 4 Connect the AC adapterCaring for the Camera CleaningStorage Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals2 Select Clean image sensor in the setup menu “Clean Now”3 Select Clean now The Low-Pass Filter1 Select Clean image sensor in the setup menu “Clean at Startup/Shutdown”2 Select Clean at startup/shutdown Highlight Clean at startup/shutdown and press1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter Manual Cleaning3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning 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 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 settings Available SettingsS, A Shooting4 Reset with Reset custom settings 0 1 Reset with Reset shooting menu 0x, y l, mf1.4 − 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 EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery MH-24 battery chargerAF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens Lens constructionD Lens Care The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VRA Using the Built-in Flash Vibration Reduction VRD Vibration Reduction CameraA Optional Accessories A Supplied Accessories52 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52 52 mm screw-on filters LF-1 and LF-4 rear lens capsA Trademark Information Supported StandardsA FreeType License FreeType2 A MIT License HarfBuzzA File Names Memory Card CapacityImage quality Image sizeBattery Life Numerics IndexSymbols Monochrome Exposure bracketingMirror Remote cord TimerSoft Filter effects ToningPage SB2J0111 6MB16611-01