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Nikon D5200 18-55mm Kit Black, 1501, 1507 Flash Compensation, Display flash compensation options

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

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Flash Compensation

Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Choose from values between –3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of 1/3 EV; in general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker.

1Place the cursor in the information display.

If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the P button. Press the P button again to place the cursor in the information display.

Pbutton

Information display

2Display flash compensation options.

Highlight flash compensation in the information display and press J.

3Choose a value.

Highlight a value and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0. Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.

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Nikon D5200 18-55mm Kit Black, D5200 18105mm Kit Flash Compensation, Display flash compensation options, Choose a value

Contents

DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual Package Contents Q&A Index Taking PhotographsViewing Photographs Menus and Settings Maintenance and Optional AccessoriesRetouching Photographs ConnectionsTable of Contents IntroductionBasic Photography More on Photography All Modes P, S, A, and M ModesSingle-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, and Quiet Release Modes Live View Recording and Viewing MoviesSpecial Effects Playback and DeletionConnections Camera Menusc Timers/AE Lock View Picturesviii d2 Viewfinder Grid DisplayTechnical Notes For Your Safety WARNINGSAObserve caution when using the flash AObserve proper precautions when handling batteriesAObserve proper precautions when handling the charger AAvoid contact with liquid crystalNotices Notice for Customers in CanadaNotices for Customers in Europe xiii The Battery ChargerD5200 CAUTIONSNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedComply with copyright notices Disposing of Data Storage DevicesUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories D Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesD Servicing the Camera and Accessories A Before Taking Important PicturesIntroduction Getting to Know the CameraThe Camera Body A The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera onRotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off 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 belowThe Information Display 1 Shooting modePbutton 11 12 13Rbutton Information displayMonitor off The Command Dial MY button EN button Command dial Mode MMode A Mode P, S, A, orCommand dial AF-area mode 036Fn button Image quality/sizeCamera Menus An Overview Current settings are shown by iconsGbutton Choose from the following menusUsing Camera Menus 1 Display the menus2 Highlight the icon for the current menu 3 Select a menu4 Position the cursor in the selected menu 5 Highlight a menu item6 Display options 7 Highlight an option2 Charge the battery 3 Insert the batteryFirst Steps 1 Attach the strap4 Insert a memory card available separately 5 Attach a lens6 Open the monitor 7 Turn the camera on8 Choose a language and set the camera clock Move cursor up9 Focus the viewfinder A Adjusting Viewfinder FocusD Charging the Battery AF area bracketsA Removing the Battery A The Write Protect SwitchWrite-protect switch A Formatting Memory CardsA The Clock Battery D CPU Lenses with Aperture RingsA Detaching the Lens A The Camera ClockBattery Level and Card Capacity 1 Turn the camera on 2 Check the battery levelBasic Photography 3 Check the number of exposures remaining2 Select i or j mode “Point-and-Shoot” Photography i and j Modes1 Turn the camera on 3 Ready the camera6 Check the indicators in the viewfinder 5 Press the shutter-release button halfway7 Shoot Focus press halfway Exposure meters onExposure meters on Zoom inCreative Photography Scene Modes kPortraitlLandscape The Mode DialpChild mSportsnClose up Other Scenes oNight PortraitrNight Landscape sParty/IndoortBeach/Snow uSunsetvDusk/Dawn wPet PortraitxCandlelight yBlossomzAutumn Colors 0FoodSingle-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, and Quiet Release Modes 2 Choose a release mode1 Press IE/# More on Photography All ModesA The Memory Buffer A Continuous Release ModesA Buffer Size A The Shooting MenuSelf-Timer and Remote Control Modes 2 Select a release modeSelect E Self-timer, Delayed remote 1 Mount the camera on a tripodUsing Optional WR-R10 and WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers information, see the manual provided withthe WR-R10/WR-T10 WR-R10Focus Mode 2 Display focus mode options3 Choose a focus mode FocusA Predictive Focus Tracking D Continuous-servo AutofocusA Getting Good Results with Autofocus The focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightnessIn live view or during movie recording AF-Area Mode 2 Display AF-area mode options1 Place the cursor in the information display 3 Choose an AF-area mode 1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e Auto-area AF 0 Focus Point SelectionFocus Lock 2 Select the focus point2 Lock focus 3 Recompose the photograph and shootA The A L Button 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch Manual FocusThe Electronic Rangefinder 2 FocusA The Exposure Indicator as Rangefinder A Selecting Manual Focus with the CameraA Focal Plane Position 46.5mm Focal plane markImage Quality and Size Image Quality2 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 Image Size 2 Display image size options3 Choose an image size 1 Place the cursor in the information displayUsing the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and gModesUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, M, and 0Modes 1 Choose a flash mode 0 2 Take picturesFlash Mode 2 Display flash mode options3 Choose a flash mode 1 Place the cursor in the information displayCommand dial Front-curtain syncMY button i, k, p, s, w, g, P, A ISO Sensitivity 2 Display ISO sensitivity options3 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 Interval Timer Photography 1 Select Interval timer shooting2 Choose a starting time 3 Choose the interval4 Choose the number of intervals 5 Start shootingRestoring Default Settings Settings Accessible from the Information DisplayGbutton PbuttonOther Settings P, S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and ApertureShutter speed ApertureMode P Programmed Auto 1 Rotate the mode dial to P2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto 1 Rotate the mode dial to S2 Choose a shutter speed 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shootMode A Aperture-Priority Auto 1 Rotate the mode dial to A2 Choose an aperture 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shootMode M Manual 1 Rotate the mode dial to M2 Choose aperture and shutter speed E N button CommandLong Time-Exposures M Mode Only 2 Rotate the mode dial to M1 Ready the camera 3 Choose a shutter speed4 Open the shutter 5 Close the shutterExposure Metering2 Display metering options 3 Choose a metering methodAutoexposure Lock 1 Meter exposure2 Lock exposure 3 Recompose the photographProgrammed auto Shutter speed and aperture flexible programShutter-priority auto Shutter speedExposure Compensation 2 Display exposure compensation options3 Choose a value 1 Place the cursor in the information displayEN button Command dial 0.3 EV+2 EV Flash Compensation 2 Display flash compensation options1 Place the cursor in the information display 3 Choose a valueE N button Command dial M Y button0.3 EV Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D-Lighting2 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 High Dynamic Range HDR 2 Display HDR High Dynamic Range options1 Place the cursor in the information display 3 Choose an option4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot 2 Enable multiple exposure mode Highlight Multiple exposure mode and pressMultiple Exposure Creating a Multiple Exposure3 Choose the number of shots 4 Choose the amount of gain5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Interrupting Multiple Exposures The mode dial is rotated to a setting other than P, S, A, or MA two-button reset is performed 0 The camera is turned off The battery is exhausted One of the exposures is deletedWhite Balance 2 Display white balance options3 Choose a white balance option 1 Place the cursor in the information displaycolor temperatures all figures are approximate Ihigh temp. mercury-vapor 7200 KFine-Tuning White Balance 1 Display white balance options2 Select a white balance option 3 Fine-tune white balancePreset Manual Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance1 Light a reference object 3 Select Measure4 Measure white balance 5 Check the resultsD Measuring Preset White Balance D Preset White BalanceA Other Methods for Measuring Preset White Balance A Studio Settings1 Select Preset manual Copying White Balance from a Photograph2 Select Use photo 3 Choose Select imageBracketing 1 Choose a bracketing option2 Place the cursor in the information display 3 Display bracketing options 4 Select a bracketing incrementHighlight 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 Picture Controls Selecting a Picture Control2 Display Picture Control options 3 Select a Picture Control3 Adjust settings Modifying Picture Controls1 Display the Picture Control menu 2 Select a Picture ControlPicture Control Settings Orange landscape photographs. Orange produces more contrast than yellow, redGreen YellowCreating Custom Picture Controls 1 Select Manage Picture Control2 Select Save/edit 4 Edit the selected Picture Control6 Name the Picture Control 7 Save changes and exitSharing Custom Picture Controls 1 Rotate the live view switch Live ViewFraming Photographs in the Monitor 2 Position the focus pointFocusing in Live View Choosing a Focus Mode2 Display focus options 3 Choose a focus optionChoosing an AF-Area Mode 1 Place the cursor in the informationdisplay 2 Display AF-area modesChoosing the Focus Point Focus point Focus point Focus pointD Subject Tracking The Live View Display Hide indicators A Live View/Movie Recording Display OptionsA Automatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector PortraitD Shooting in Live View Mode A HDMID The Count Down Display D Using Autofocus in Live View A Manual FocusNavigation window Recording Movies 3 Start recording1 Rotate the live view switch Live view switch4 End recording A Taking Photographs During Movie RecordingA Maximum Length D Recording MoviesMovie Settings 1 Select Movie settings 2 Choose movie optionsA Using an External Microphone D The Count-Down Displaywill turn off when the camera is connected to an HDMI video device Viewing Movies Volume1icon LengthEditing Movies Trimming Movies1 Display a movie full frame 2 Choose a starting or end point4 Select Choose start/end point 5 Delete frames6 Save the copy Highlight Choose start/end point and pressD Trimming Movies A The Retouch MenuSaving Selected Frames 1 View the movie and choose a frame2 Display movie edit options 3 Choose Save selected frameSpecial Effects Shooting with Special EffectsMode dial Command dialNight Vision gColor SketchMiniature Effect 3Selective Color 1Silhouette2High Key 3Low Key2 Adjust options Options Available in Live ViewgColor Sketch 1 Select live view4 Adjust options Miniature Effect3 Display options 5 Return to the live view display3Selective Color 2 Display optionsSelect a color Choose the color range6 Return to the live view display Playback and Deletion Full-Frame PlaybackKbutton Photo Information File InformationHighlights File informationRGB Histogram A Playback ZoomA Histograms Shooting Data 2 Displayed only if VR lens is attached5 Neutral, Monochrome, and custom Picture Controls 6 Not displayed with monochrome Picture ControlsOverview Data GPS DataThumbnail Playback Calendarplayback Press W Q button to increase the number of imagesCalendar Playback Thumbnail listDate list Thumbnail playbackTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom facesProtecting Photographs from Deletion 1 Select an image2 Press the A L button Deleting Photographs Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback2 Press the O button 3 Press the O button againThe Playback Menu Selected Deleting Selected Photographs1 Select Delete 2 Choose SelectedSelect Date Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 1 Choose Select Date2 Highlight a date 3 Select the highlighted date2 Adjust slide show settings Slide Shows1 Select Slide show 3 Start the slide show Installing ViewNX 1 Start the computer and insert the installer CD3 Start the installer Connections4 Exit the installer 5 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM driveThe following software is installed ViewNXUsing ViewNX Copy Pictures to the Computer1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer 2 Start Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNXView Pictures Editing MoviesPrinting Pictures 3 Click Start TransferConsult online help for more information on using ViewNX Connecting the Printer Printing Photographs1 Turn the camera off 2 Connect the USB cable 3 Turn the camera on3 Adjust printing options Printing Pictures One at a Time1 Select a picture 2 Display printing options4 Start printing D Date ImprintPrinting Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu2 Choose an option 3 Select pictures or choose a date Press W Q again to return to the date selection dialogXbutton View photo full screen 5 Adjust printing options 4 Display printing options6 Start printing Press J to display PictBridge printing optionsCreating a DPOF Print Order Print Set order item in the playback menu2 Select pictures 3 Display imprint options4 Select imprint options 5 Complete the print orderPrint date Print date of recording on all pictures in print order Press J to complete the print orderViewing Photographs on TV Standard Definition Devices1 Turn the camera off 2 Connect the A/V cable as shownHigh-Definition Devices 2 Connect the HDMI cable as shown3 Tune the device to the HDMI channel 1 Turn the camera offOutput Resolution HDMI OptionsDevice Control A HDMI-CEC DevicesCamera Menus DThe Playback Menu Managing ImagesPlayback Folder G buttonPlayback Display Options Image ReviewRotate Tall will be displayed in “wide” landscape orientationReset Shooting Menu CThe Shooting Menu Shooting OptionsG button Gbutton Cshooting menuStorage Folder Auto Distortion ControlColor Space Gbutton Cshooting menuA Color Space A Nikon SoftwareISO Sensitivity Settings Long Exposure NRHigh ISO NR Auto ISO Sensitivity control A Maximum Sensitivity/Minimum Shutter SpeedMaximum sensitivity A Auto ISO Sensitivity ControlACustom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsCustom Setting groups G buttonReset Custom Settings The following Custom Settings are availableSelect Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values Custom Settinga Autofocus a1 AF-C Priority Selectiona2 Number of Focus Points a3 Built-in AF-assist Illuminator Gbutton ACustom Settings menu c Timers/AE Lock b Exposurea4 Rangefinder b1 EV Steps for Exposure Cntrlc2 Auto off Timers c3 Self-Timerd Shooting/Display c4 Remote on Duration ML-L3d1 Beep d2 Viewfinder Grid Displayd5 Exposure Delay Mode d4 File Number SequenceGbutton ACustom Settings menu Gbutton ACustom Settings menud6 Print Date Date Countere Bracketing/Flash e1 Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flashe2 Auto Bracketing Set Gbutton ACustom Settings menuf Controls f1 Assign Fn ButtonGbutton ACustom Settings menu HDR settings P, S, A, and M modes only 0f5 Reverse Indicators f2 Assign AE-L/AF-L Buttonf3 Reverse Dial Rotation f4 Slot Empty Release LockBThe Setup Menu Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the Bsetup menu tabThe setup menu contains the following options G buttonFormat Memory Card Monitor Brightness1 Highlight Yes 2 Press J1 Select a shooting mode option Info Display Format2 Select a format and background color Highlight AUTO/SCENE/EFFECTS or P/S/A/M and pressNote Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes indicatorRelease mode The “Classic” display is shown below2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder Clean sensor and then start Select this option toAuto Info Display Image Dust Off Ref PhotoVideo Mode Flicker Reduction3 Acquire Image Dust Off reference data Time Zone and Date LanguageGbutton Bsetup menu Gbutton Bsetup menuImage Comment Auto Image RotationA Rotate Tall Accessory Terminal Remote Shutter ReleaseEye-Fi Upload Wireless Mobile Adapter Firmware VersionNThe Retouch Menu Creating Retouched CopiesG button Creating Retouched Copies 1 Display retouch options2 Select a picture 3 Select retouch optionsD-Lighting Red-Eye Correctionby yellow border. Press J to cancel zoom will be created if the camera is unable to detect red-eyeTrim MonochromeRotate the command dial to switch between aspect ratios of Change crop aspectFilter Effects Gbutton Nretouch menuColor Balance Gbutton Nretouch menuIncrease amount of green Create retouched copyImage Overlay 1 Select Image overlay2 Select the first image Gbutton Nretouch menu4 Adjust gain 3 Select the second image5 Preview the overlay 6 Save the overlay3 Adjust NEF RAW processing settings NEF RAW Processing1 Select NEF RAW processing 2 Select a photographResize 1 Select Resize2 Choose a size 3 Choose picturesQuick Retouch StraightenDistortion Control Fisheye Color OutlineColor Sketch Perspective Control Miniature Effect CancelGbutton Nretouch menu Area in focusSelective Color 1 Select Selective color3 Select a color 4 Highlight the color range5 Choose the color range 7 Save the edited copySide-by-side Comparison 2 Select Side-by-side comparison3 Compare the copy with the original Highlight Side-by-side comparison in the retouch menu and press JmRecent Settings/OMy Menu My Menu1 Select Choose tab 2 Select OMy MenuAdding Options to My Menu 1 Select Add items2 Select a menu 3 Select an itemDeleting Options from My Menu 1 Select Remove items2 Select items 3 Delete the selected itemsReordering Options in My Menu 1 Select Rank items2 Select an item 3 Position the itemTechnical Notes Compatible LensesCompatible CPU Lenses CPU contacts CPU lensType G lens Aperture ringCompatible Non-CPU Lenses D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU LensesD The Built-in Flash LensD AF-Assist Illumination A Calculating Angle of ViewLens Angle of view 35mm format Angle of view D52001 Remove the accessory shoe cover 2 Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoeOptional Flash Units Speedlights The Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS CLS-Compatible Flash UnitsFeature SB-600SU-800 digital SLRAuto aperture Non-TTL autoOther Flash Units Flash modeManual D Notes on Optional Flash Units Other Accessories Powersources FiltersStereo Microphone ME-1 0 Approved Memory Cards SDHC memory cardsPlatinum Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 2 Insert the EP-5A power connector3 Close the battery-chamber cover 4 Connect the AC adapterCleaning Caring for the CameraStorage Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals“Clean Now” 2 Select Clean image sensor in the setup menu3 Select Clean now The Low-Pass Filter“Clean at Startup/Shutdown” 1 Select Clean image sensor in the setup menu2 Select Clean at startup/shutdown Highlight Clean at startup/shutdown and pressManual Cleaning 1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning 2 Remove the lens7 Clean the filter 8 Turn the camera offUnder no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter 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 Available Settings settingsS, A Shooting1 Reset with Reset shooting menu 0 4 Reset with Reset custom settings 0x, y l, mExposure Program Mode P f1.4 − f22Troubleshooting Battery/DisplayShooting All Modes Can not select focus point Shooting P, S, A, M PlaybackMiscellaneous Error Messages This card is not formatted Nikon-authorized service Unable to start live viewPlease wait for camera to 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 MH-24 battery charger EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion batteryAF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens Lens constructionThe AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR D Lens CareVibration Reduction VR A Using the Built-in FlashD Vibration Reduction CameraA Supplied Accessories A Optional Accessories52 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52 52 mm screw-on filters LF-1 and LF-4 rear lens capsSupported Standards A Trademark InformationA FreeType License FreeType2 A MIT License HarfBuzzMemory Card Capacity A File NamesImage quality Image sizeBattery Life Index SymbolsNumerics Exposure bracketing MirrorMonochrome Timer Remote cordSoft Filter effects ToningPage 6MB16611-01 SB2J0111