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Nikon D5200 (18-105mm Kit), D5200 18105mm Kit, 1501 White Balance, Display white balance options

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

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White Balance

White Balance

White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; in P, S, A, and M modes, other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source:

Option	Description
v Auto	Automatic white balance adjustment. Recommended in most situations.

JIncandescent Use under incandescent lighting.

IFluorescent Use with the light sources listed on page 77. H Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.

N	Flash	Use with the flash.
G	Cloudy	Use in daylight under overcast skies.
M	Shade	Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.

LPreset manual Measure white balance or copy white balance from existing photo (0 79).

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 white balance options.

Highlight the current white balance setting in the information display and press J.

3Choose a white balance option.

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

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Nikon D5200 (18-105mm Kit), D5200 18105mm Kit White Balance, Display white balance options, Choose a white balance option

Contents

Reference Manual DIGITAL CAMERA0 This icon marks references to other pages in this manual Package Contents Q&A Index Taking PhotographsViewing Photographs Maintenance and Optional Accessories Menus and SettingsRetouching 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 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 Notice for Customers in CanadaNotices 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 PicturesIntroduction Getting to Know the CameraThe 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 MonitorPbutton The Information Display11 12 13 34 33 32 31 30 29Rbutton Information displayMonitor off The Command Dial EN button MY button EN button Command dialEN button MY buttonFn button Command dialImage quality/size ISO sensitivityCurrent 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 remaining1 Turn the camera on “Point-and-Shoot” Photography i and j Modes2 Select i or j mode 3 Ready the camera6 Check the indicators in the viewfinder 5 Press the shutter-release button halfway7 Shoot Exposure meters on Focus press halfwayExposure meters on Zoom inkPortrait Creative Photography Scene ModeslLandscape The Mode DialpChild mSportsnClose up oNight Portrait Other ScenesrNight Landscape sParty/IndooruSunset tBeach/SnowvDusk/Dawn wPet PortraityBlossom xCandlelightzAutumn Colors 0Food1 Press IE/# Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, and Quiet Release Modes2 Choose a release mode More on Photography All ModesA Continuous Release Modes A The Memory BufferA Buffer Size A The Shooting MenuSelect E Self-timer, Delayed remote Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes1 Mount the camera on a tripod 2 Select a release modeinformation, see the manual provided with Using Optional WR-R10 and WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllersthe WR-R10/WR-T10 WR-R10Focus Mode Focus1 Place the cursor in the information display 2 Display focus mode optionsD 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 AF-Area Mode 2 Display AF-area mode options1 Place the cursor in the information display 3 Choose an AF-area mode Focus Lock Focus Point Selection1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e Auto-area AF 0 2 Select the focus point2 Lock focus 3 Recompose the photograph and shootA 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 displayCommand dial Front-curtain syncMY 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 ApertureMode P Programmed Auto 1 Rotate the mode dial to P2 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 Command1 Ready the camera Long Time-Exposures M Mode Only2 Rotate the mode dial to M 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 displayEN button Command dial 0.3 EV+2 EV 2 Display flash compensation options Flash Compensation1 Place the cursor in the information display 3 Choose a valueE N button Command dial M Y button0.3 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 Multiple Exposure 2 Enable multiple exposure modeCreating a Multiple Exposure 1 Select Multiple exposure3 Choose the number of shots 4 Choose the amount of gain5 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 imageBracketing 1 Choose a bracketing option2 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 modesChoosing the Focus Point Focus point Focus point 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 D Using Autofocus in Live View A Manual FocusNavigation 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 EffectsCommand dial Mode dialNight Vision gColor SketchMiniature 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 Playback and Deletion Full-Frame PlaybackKbutton File Information Photo InformationHighlights File informationRGB Histogram A Playback ZoomA 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 ZoomProtecting Photographs from Deletion 1 Select an image2 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 date2 Adjust slide show settings Slide Shows1 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 printingPrinting 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 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 SoftwareISO Sensitivity Settings Long Exposure NRHigh 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 Settinga Autofocus a1 AF-C Priority Selectiona2 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 Displayd5 Exposure Delay Mode d4 File Number SequenceGbutton 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 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 pressindicator Note Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposesThe “Classic” display is shown below 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Clean sensor and then start Select this option to 2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinderAuto Info Display Image Dust Off Ref PhotoVideo Mode Flicker Reduction3 Acquire Image Dust Off reference data Language Time Zone and DateGbutton Bsetup menu Gbutton Bsetup menuImage Comment Auto Image RotationA Rotate Tall Remote Shutter Release Accessory TerminalEye-Fi Upload Firmware Version Wireless Mobile AdapterNThe Retouch Menu Creating Retouched CopiesG 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 picturesQuick Retouch StraightenDistortion Control Fisheye Color OutlineColor 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 itemTechnical Notes Compatible LensesCompatible 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 D52001 Remove the accessory shoe cover 2 Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoeOptional Flash Units Speedlights CLS-Compatible Flash Units The Nikon Creative Lighting System CLSFeature SB-600digital SLR SU-800Auto aperture Non-TTL autoOther Flash Units Flash modeManual D Notes on Optional Flash Units Power Other Accessoriessources FiltersStereo Microphone ME-1 0 Approved Memory Cards SDHC 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 lens7 Clean the filter 8 Turn the camera offUnder 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 PTroubleshooting Battery/DisplayShooting All Modes Can not select focus point Playback Shooting P, S, A, MMiscellaneous Error Messages This card is not formatted Nikon-authorized service Unable to start live viewPlease 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 Index SymbolsNumerics Exposure bracketing MirrorMonochrome Remote cord TimerSoft Filter effects ToningPage SB2J0111 6MB16611-01