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Nikon 1501, D5200 18105mm Kit, D5200 (18-105mm Kit) M Y button, E N button Command dial, 0.3 EV

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

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AThe M (Y) and E (N) Buttons

Flash compensation can also be set by rotating the command dial while pressing the M(Y) and E(N) buttons. The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display.

M (Y) button

E(N) button Command dial

–0.3 EV

+1 EV

AOptional Flash Units

Flash compensation is also available with optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; see page 205). The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, and SB-600 also allow flash compensation to be set using the controls on the flash unit. The flash compensation selected with the optional flash unit is added to the flash compensation selected with the camera.

ASee Also

For information on choosing the size of the increments available for flash compensation, see Custom Setting b1 (EV steps for exposure cntrl, 0 159).

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Contents

Reference Manual DIGITAL CAMERA0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual Package Contents Taking Photographs Q&A IndexViewing Photographs Maintenance and Optional Accessories Menus and SettingsRetouching Photographs ConnectionsIntroduction Table of ContentsBasic Photography P, S, A, and M Modes More on Photography All ModesSingle-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, and Quiet Release 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 crystalNotice for Customers in Canada NoticesNotices for Customers in Europe 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 PicturesGetting to Know the Camera IntroductionThe Camera Body 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 13Information display RbuttonMonitor off 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 camera5 Press the shutter-release button halfway 6 Check the indicators in the viewfinder7 Shoot Exposure meters on Focus press halfwayExposure meters on Zoom inkPortrait Creative Photography Scene ModeslLandscape The Mode DialmSports pChildnClose up 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 2 Display AF-area mode options AF-Area Mode1 Place the cursor in the information display 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 point3 Recompose the photograph and shoot 2 Lock focusA The A L Button 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 displayFront-curtain sync Command dialMY button 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 Aperture1 Rotate the mode dial to P Mode P Programmed Auto2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot 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 display0.3 EV EN button Command dial+2 EV 2 Display flash compensation options Flash Compensation1 Place the cursor in the information display 3 Choose a valueM Y button E N button Command dial0.3 EV 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 Exposure4 Choose the amount of gain 3 Choose the number of shots5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot 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 image1 Choose a bracketing option Bracketing2 Place the cursor in the information display 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 modesFocus point Focus point Focus point Choosing the Focus PointD Subject Tracking The Live View Display A Live View/Movie Recording Display Options Hide indicatorsA Automatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector PortraitA HDMI D Shooting in Live View ModeD The Count Down Display A Manual Focus D Using Autofocus in Live ViewNavigation window 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 dialgColor Sketch Night VisionMiniature Effect 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 Full-Frame Playback Playback and DeletionKbutton File Information Photo InformationHighlights File informationA Playback Zoom RGB HistogramA Histograms 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 Zoom1 Select an image Protecting Photographs from Deletion2 Press the A L button 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 dateSlide Shows 2 Adjust slide show settings1 Select Slide show 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 printing1 Display the PictBridge menu Printing Multiple Pictures2 Choose an option Press W Q again to return to the date selection dialog 3 Select pictures or choose a dateXbutton View photo full screen 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 SoftwareLong Exposure NR ISO Sensitivity SettingsHigh ISO 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 Settinga1 AF-C Priority Selection a Autofocusa2 Number of Focus Points 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 PhotoFlicker Reduction Video Mode3 Acquire Image Dust Off reference data Language Time Zone and DateGbutton Bsetup menu Gbutton Bsetup menuAuto Image Rotation Image CommentA Rotate Tall Remote Shutter Release Accessory TerminalEye-Fi Upload Firmware Version Wireless Mobile AdapterCreating Retouched Copies NThe Retouch MenuG button 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 picturesStraighten Quick RetouchDistortion Control Color Outline FisheyeColor Sketch 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 Lenses Technical NotesCompatible CPU 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 D52002 Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe 1 Remove the accessory shoe coverOptional Flash Units Speedlights CLS-Compatible Flash Units The Nikon Creative Lighting System CLSFeature SB-600digital SLR SU-800Auto aperture Non-TTL autoFlash mode Other Flash UnitsManual D Notes on Optional Flash Units Power Other Accessoriessources FiltersStereo Microphone ME-1 0 SDHC memory cards Approved Memory CardsPlatinum 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 lens8 Turn the camera off 7 Clean the filterUnder no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter 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 PBattery/Display TroubleshootingShooting All Modes Can not select focus point Playback Shooting P, S, A, MMiscellaneous Error Messages This card is not formatted Unable to start live view Nikon-authorized servicePlease wait for camera to 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 Symbols IndexNumerics Mirror Exposure bracketingMonochrome Remote cord TimerSoft Filter effects ToningPage SB2J0111 6MB16611-01