Mode M Manual, Choose aperture and shutter speed

Mode M (Manual)

In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in manual mode:

1 Rotate the mode dial to M.

Mode dial

2Choose aperture and shutter speed.

Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial: choose from values between 30 s and 1/4000 s or select “Bulb” or “Time” to hold the shutter open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (0 60). Aperture is selected by rotating the command dial while keeping the E (N) button pressed: choose from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens. Shutter speed and aperture are shown in the viewfinder and information display.

Shutter speed	Aperture
Command	E(N) button Command
dial	dial

3Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

AThe Exposure Indicator

If a CPU lens is attached (0 199) and a shutter speed other than “Bulb” or “Time” is selected, the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings (the display varies depending on the options selected for Custom Settings b1, EV steps for exposure cntrl and f5, Reverse indicators; 0 159, 166). If the limits of the exposure metering or live view exposure control system are exceeded, the indicator will flash.

Optimal exposure

Underexposed by 1/3 EV

Overexposed by over 2 EV

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

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Nikon 1507, D5200, 1501, 1511 Mode M Manual, Choose aperture and shutter speed, Exposure Indicator

Models: D5200 18-55mm Kit Black 13216 1507 D5200 18105mm Kit 1501 1511 1503 D5200 (18-105mm Kit) D5200 1855mm Kit Bronze D5200