Nikon D5200 User Guide

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product.

Where to Find It

Find what you’re looking for from:

The Table of Contents ............ 0

i i

The Q&A Index........................ 0 ii Troubleshooting..................... 0 224

i i

The Index ................................ 0 246

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to

prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the

camera.

This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in bold.

iv Error Messages........................ 0 228

Camera Settings

The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.

Help

Use the camera’s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. See page 11 for details.

Digitutor

“Digitutor”, a series of “watch and learn” manuals in movie form, is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html

A For Your Safety

Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 x–xv).

Package Contents

Confirm that the package contains the following items:

BS-1 accessory shoe cover

DK-20 rubber eyecup

D5200 camera

EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover)

UC-E17 USB cable EG-CP16 audio/video cable DK-5 eyepiece cap (0 32)

ViewNX 2 CD-ROM User’s Manual

MH-24 battery charger (plug

adapter supplied in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale)

Warr anty

BF-1B body cap

AN-DC3 strap

Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the package also includes a lens. Memory cards are sold separately (0 211). Cameras purchased in Japan display menus and messages in English and Japanese only; other languages are not supported.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Q&A Index

Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.

Taking Photographs

Shooting Modes and Framing Options

Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? 21–23 How do I quickly adjust settings for different scenes? 24–28 Can I use special effects during shooting? 111–117 Can I adjust shutter speed to freeze or blur motion (mode S)? 57 Can I adjust aperture to blur backgrounds or bring them into focus

(mode A)? How do I make long (“time”) exposures (mode M)? 60 Can I frame photos in the monitor (live view)? 93–100 Can I shoot movies? 101–102

Release Modes

Can I take photos one at a time or in quick succession? 29 How do I take pictures with the self-timer or a remote control? 31 Can I reduce shutter noise in quiet surroundings (quiet shutter

release) ?

Focus

Can I choose how the camera focuses? 33–34 Can I choose the focus point? 38

Image Quality and Size

How do I take pictures for printing at large sizes? How can I get more pictures on the memory card?

Exposure

Can I make photos brighter or darker? 65 How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? 69–72

Using the Flash

Can I set the flash to fire automatically when needed?

How do I avoid “red-eye”?

42–44

45–48How do I keep the flash from firing?

Viewing Photographs

Playback

How do I view photographs on the camera? 118 How do I view more information about a photo? 119–122 Can I view photos in an automatic slide show? 130 Can I view photos on a TV? 145–147 Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? 126

Deletion

How do I delete unwanted photos? 127–129

Retouching Photographs

How do I create retouched copies of photos? 178–194 How do I remove “red-eye”? 180 How do I make JPEG copies of RAW (NEF) photos? 186 Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to make a single image? 184–185 Can I create a copy of a photo that looks like a painting? 189 Can I trim movie footage on the camera or save movie stills? 107–110

Menus and Settings

How do I adjust settings in the information display? 6 How do I use the menus? 11–13 How do I display menus in another language? 16, 173 How do I keep the displays from turning off? 160 How do I focus the viewfinder? 17 Can I display a framing grid in the monitor? 98 How do I set the camera clock? 16, 173 How do I format memory cards? 168 How do I restore default settings? 53 Is there any way to stop the camera beeping? 161 How do I get help for a menu or message? 11, 228

Connections

How do I copy photos to a computer? 132–136 How do I print photos? 137–144

Can I print the date of recording on my photos?

Maintenance and Optional Accessories

What memory cards can I use? 211 What lenses can I use? 199 What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use? 204 What other accessories are available for my camera? What software is available for my camera? What do I do with the supplied eyepiece cap? 32 How do I clean the camera? Where should I take my camera for servicing and repairs?

138, 144,

163

209

213

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Package Contents........................................................................................................................i

Q&A Index .................................................................................................................................... ii

For Your Safety ........................................................................................................................... x

Notices......................................................................................................................................... xii

Introduction 1

Getting to Know the Camera................................................................................................. 1

The Camera Body ......................................................................................................................1

The Mode Dial.............................................................................................................................3

The Viewfinder............................................................................................................................4

The Monitor .................................................................................................................................5

The Information Display..........................................................................................................6

The Command Dial ...................................................................................................................8

Camera Menus: An Overview ..............................................................................................11

Using Camera Menus ............................................................................................................ 12

First Steps ...................................................................................................................................14

Basic Photography 20

Battery Level and Card Capacity ........................................................................................ 20

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes)...................................................21

Creative Photography (Scene Modes) .............................................................................24

The Mode Dial.......................................................................................................................... 24

k Portrait ..............................................................................................................................24

l Landscape........................................................................................................................ 24

p Child .................................................................................................................................. 25

m Sports ................................................................................................................................ 25

n Close up............................................................................................................................ 25

Other Scenes ............................................................................................................................ 26

o Night Portrait..................................................................................................................26

r Night Landscape ...........................................................................................................26

s Party/Indoor....................................................................................................................26

t Beach/Snow .................................................................................................................... 27

u Sunset ............................................................................................................................... 27

v Dusk/Dawn...................................................................................................................... 27

w Pet Portrait ...................................................................................................................... 27

x Candlelight ....................................................................................................................... 28

y Blossom ............................................................................................................................ 28

z Autumn Colors ............................................................................................................... 28

0 Food.................................................................................................................................... 28

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using

this Nikon product.

❚❚ WARNINGS

Keep the sun out of the frame

Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fire.

Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder

Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.

Using the viewfinder diopter adjustment control

When operating the viewfinder diopter adjustment control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally.

Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

Do not use in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Keep out of reach of children

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this equipment, consult a physician immediately.

Do not disassemble

Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

Do not place the strap around the neck of an

infant or child

Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation.

Do not remain in contact with the camera,

battery, or charger for extended periods while the devices are on or in use

Parts of the device become hot. Leaving the device in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in lowtemperature burns.

Do not aim a flash at the operator of a motor

vehicle

Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.

Observe caution when using the flash

• Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns.

• Using the flash close to the subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Observe proper precautions when handling

batteries

Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:

• Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.

• Do not short or disassemble the battery.

• Be sure the product is off before

replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards.

• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Replace the terminal cover when

transporting the battery. transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To a v oid damag e to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, dry place.

Do not

• The battery may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period.

Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

Observe proper precautions when handling the

charger

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not short the charger terminals. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations.

CD-ROMs

CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Notices

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Notices for Customers in Europe

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• Separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

DISPOSE OF USED

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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

The Battery Charger

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNI NG: Handling the cord on this product

may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200

D5200

Using other

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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or

reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”

The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.

Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual (0 79). Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.

AVC Patent Portfolio License

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-

COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.

NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE

OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.

SEE http://www.mpegla.com

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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories

Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

D Servicing the Camera and Accessories

The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.

A Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

A Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Afric a: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the following URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/

Introduction

Getting to Know the Camera

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.

The Camera Body

22 23

5 17

21 Lens release button.............. 19

.......31

22 Mirror .....................................216

23 Lens mount.......................15, 41

24 Accessory shoe cover......... 204

25 Accessory shoe (for optional

flash units).........................204

26 Stereo microphone.........2, 103

27 Connector for external

microphone

28 USB and A/V connector

Connecting to a

computer.......................134

Connecting to a printer

..........................................137

Connecting to a TV ......... 145

29 HDMI mini-pin connector

..............................................146

30 Accessory terminal .............210

........................104

4 5 6

7 8 9

1 Mode dial...................................3

2 Live view switch

Live view ............................. 93

Movie .................................101

3 R (information) button 4 I/E/# button

Release mode

Self-timer ............................ 31

Remote control.................. 31

5 Eyelets for camera strap ......14

6 E/N button

Exposure compensation

Adjusting aperture ........... 59

Flash compensation......... 68

Shutter-release button

8 Power switch.............................2

9 Movie-record button..........101

... 7, 98

......................29

... 66

...22, 23

10 Infrared receiver for ML-L3

remote control (front)

11 AF-assist illuminator............. 35

Self-timer lamp ......................31

Red-eye reduction lamp......47

12 Body cap 13 CPU contacts

14 Built-in flash............................45

15 Speaker ............................. 2, 106

16 Focal plane mark (E) ...........41

17 M/ Y button

Flash mode...................46, 47

Flash compensation..........68

18 Connector cover 19 Fn button

Using the Fn button

...................................10, 165

20 Mounting mark......................15

3 4

1 Viewfinder eyepiece.........4, 32

2 Rubber eyecup.......................32

3 G button

Menus..........................11, 148

Restoring default settings

............................................53

4 Infrared receiver for ML-L3

remote control (rear)

5 Monitor

Viewing settings ..................6

Live view..............................93

Full-frame playback ....... 118

6 Tripod s ocke t 7 Diopter adjustment

control...................................17

8 P (information edit) button

..................................................6

Restoring default settings

............................................53

.........31

8 9

9 A/L button

Using the A (L) button

................................... 39, 166

Protecting photographs

from deletion................ 126

10 Command dial ..........................8

11 K button

Playback............................118

12 J (OK) button....................... 12

13 Memory card slot cover

..........................................14, 18

14 Multi selector ......................... 12

15 Memory card access lamp

..........................................22, 93

16 O button

Deleting pictures during

playback.........................127

17 X button

Playback zoom in............ 125

11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18

19 20

18 Power connector cover for

optional power connector

..............................................212

19 Battery-chamber cover latch

......................................... 14, 18

20 Battery-chamber cover

......................................... 14, 18

21 W/Q button

Thumbnails.......................123

Playback zoom out .........125

Help ......................................11

22 Battery latch .................... 14, 18

D The Microphone and Speaker

Do not place the microphone or speaker in close proximity to magnetic devices. Failure to observe this precaution could affect the data recorded on the magnetic devices.

A The Power Switch

Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on.

Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off.

The Mode Dial

The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes:

P, S, A, and M Modes

Select these modes for full control over camera settings.

• P— Programmed auto (0 56)

• S —Shutter-priority auto (0 57)

• A —Aperture-priority auto (0 58)

• M—Manual (0 59)

Auto Modes

Select these modes for simple, point-andshoot photography.

• i Auto (0 21)

• j Auto (flash off ) (0 21)

Scene Modes

The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene selected with the mode dial. Match your selection to the scene being photographed.

• k Portrait (0 24)

• l Landscape (0 24)

• p Child (0 25)

Special Effects Modes

Use special effects during shooting.

• % Night vision (0 112)

• g Color sketch (0 112, 114)

• ( Miniature effect (0 112, 115)

• 3 Selective color (0 113, 116)

• 1 Silhouette (0 113)

• 2 High key (0 113)

• 3 Low key (0 113)

• m Sports (0 25)

• n Close up (0 25)

• h Other scenes (0 26)

A Scene Auto Selector (Live View)

Selecting live view in i or j mode enables automatic scene selection (“scene auto selector”; 0 98) when autofocus is used.

The Viewfinder

4 5 6

1 Framing grid (displayed when

On is selected for Custom

Setting d2) ........................ 161

2 Focus points............................38

3 AF area brackets..............17, 21

4 Low battery warning ............20

5 Monochrome indicator

(displayed when the Monochrome Picture Control or a Picture Control based on Monochrome is

selected) ...............................86

6 “No memory card” indicator

................................................14

7 Focus indicator ................22, 40

8 Autoexposure (AE) lock

indicator................................63

9 Shutter speed ..................57, 59

10 Aperture (f-number)...... 58, 59

11 Low battery warning............ 20

12 Bracketing indicator............. 83

13 Number of exposures

Number of shots remaining

White balance recording

Exposure compensation value

Flash compensation

ISO sensitivity.........................49

Capture mode indicator ....136

14 “K” (appears when memory

remaining ............................20

before memory buffer

fills .........................................30

indicator...............................79

................................................65

value......................................67

remains for over 1000

exposures) ........................... 20

15 Flash-ready indicator ............23

16 Flexible program

indicator................................56

17 Exposure indicator.................59

Exposure compensation

display...................................66

Electronic rangefinder....... 159

18 Flash compensation

indicator................................67

19 Exposure compensation

indicator................................65

20 Auto ISO sensitivity

indicator.............................154

21 Warning indicator............... 228

Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.

11 12 1491710 1513

1816

2120

D The Viewfinder

The response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature.

The Monitor

The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below.

180°

Normal use

Fold the monitor against the camera face out. This position is recommended for normal photography.

Low-angle shots

Frame live view shots with the camera close to the ground.

High-angle shots

Frame live view shots while holding the camera over your head.

Self-portraits

Use for self-portraits in live view. shows a mirror image of what will appear in the final picture.

The monitor

90°

180°

D Using the Monitor

Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. Do not use force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body. To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use, fold it ba ck face d own a gainst t he camer a body.

A See Also

See “Framing Photographs in the Monitor” for information on framing photographs in the monitor (0 93).

The Information Display

Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display. make changes to settings. selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item.

Press the P button once to view settings, and again to

Highlight items using the multi

1376 8 9 10 11 12 14

P button

4 5

1 Shooting mode

i auto/

j auto (flash off) ..............21

Scene modes ......................24

P, S, A, and M modes...........55

Special effects mode...... 111

2 Aperture (f-number) ......58, 59

Aperture display .............58, 59

3 Shutter speed ..................57, 59

Shutter-speed display ...57, 59

4 Bracketing indicator..............83

5 Auto-area AF indicator.........36

3D-tracking indicator............36

Focus point..............................38

6 Eye-Fi connection

indicator............................. 176

GPS connection indicator

8 Exposure delay mode........ 162

9 Multiple exposure

indicator................................75

10 Print date indicator............. 163

.. 176

11 Flash control indicator .......164

12 Release mode......................... 29

13 “Beep” indicator ..................161

14 Battery indicator ................... 20

15 ISO sensitivity......................... 49

16 ADL bracketing amount ...... 84

17 Number of exposures

18 “K” (appears when memory

16 17

34223323322431253026292728

Flash compensation indicator

for optional flash units ...208

ISO sensitivity

display ......................... 49, 154

Auto ISO sensitivity

indicator.............................154

remaining ............................ 20

White balance recording

indicator............................... 79

Capture mode indicator.... 136

remains for over 1000

exposures)........................... 20

19 Exposure indicator................59

Exposure compensation

indicator...............................66

Bracketing progress

indicator...............................85

20 Help icon ...............................228

21 Image quality ......................... 42

22 Image size ...............................44

23 Bracketing increment...........84

24 HDR (High Dynamic

Range)...................................71

25 Active D-Lighting.................. 69

26 White balance ........................76

27 ISO sensitivity......................... 49

28 Exposure compensation...... 65

29 Flash compensation ............. 67

30 Flash mode ............................. 46

31 Metering.................................. 62

32 AF-area mode.................. 36, 95

33 Focus mode ..................... 33, 94

34 Picture Control....................... 86

Note: Display shown with all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.

A Hiding Shooting Information

To turn the monitor off, press the R button. while the shutter-release button is pressed or if no operations are performed for about 8 s (for information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Auto off timers on page

160). The information display can be restored by pressing the R button again.

R button Information display Monitor off

Note that the monitor turns off automatically

A See Also

For information on choosing a design for the information display, see Info display format (0 169). For information on choosing whether information is displayed when the shutterrelease button is pressed, see Auto info display (0 171). For information on the indicators displayed in live view, see page 97. For information on available settings, see page 221.

The Command Dial

The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of settings when shooting information is displayed in the monitor.

M (Y) button

Fn button

Choose a scene (h mode; 0 26).

Choose a special effect (q mode; 0 111).

Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 56).

E (N) button

Mode dial

Command dial

h mode Command dial

q mode Command dial

Choose a shutter speed (mode S or M; 0 57, 59).

Mode P Command dial

Mode S or M Command dial

Choose an aperture (mode A; 0 58).

Choose an aperture (mode M; 0 59).

Mode M E (N) button Command dial

Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, A, or %; 0 66).

Mode P, S, A, or %E (N) button Command dial

Choose a flash mode (0 47).

Mode A Command dial

M (Y) button Command dial

Adjust flash compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 68).

P, S, A, or M M (Y) button E (N) button Command dial

The role of the Fn button can be selected using Custom Setting f1 (Assign Fn button; 0 165), allowing the following settings to be adjusted by rotating the command dial while keeping the Fn button pressed:

Image quality/size (0 42) ISO sensitivity (0 49)

White balance (076) Active D-Lighting (0 69)

HDR (0 71) Auto bracketing (0 83)

AF-area mode (0 36, 96)

Fn button Command dial

Camera Menus: An Overview

Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. menus, press the G button.

Ta bs

Choose from the following menus:

D: Playback (0 148) • N: Retouch (0 178)

•

• C: Shooting (0 150) • m/O: Recent settings or My Menu (defaults

A: Custom Settings (0 155)

•

B: Setup (0 167)

•

To view the

G button

to Recent settings; 0 195)

Slider shows position in current menu.

Current settings are shown by icons.

Menu options

Options in current menu.

If a d icon appears at the bottom left corner of the monitor, a description of the currently selected option or menu can be displayed by pressing the W (Q) button. Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the display. Press W (Q) again to return to the menus.

W (Q) button

Using Camera Menus

The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus.

Move cursor up

J button: select highlighted item

Cancel and return to

previous menu

Move cursor down

Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.

Select highlighted item or display sub-menu

1 Display the menus.

Press the G button to display the menus.

G button

2 Highlight the icon for the current menu.

Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu.

3 Select a menu.

Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.

4 Position the cursor in the selected menu.

Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu.

5 Highlight a menu item.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item.

6 Display options.

Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item.

7 Highlight an option.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option.

8 Select the highlighted item.

Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button.

Note the following:

• Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available.

• While pressing 2 generally has the same effect as pressing J, there are some

cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J.

• To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button

halfway (0 23).

First Steps

Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards.

1 Attach the strap.

Attach the strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below.

2 Charge the battery.

If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown below at left, making sure the plug is fully inserted. and plug the charger in. and 30 minutes.

An exhausted battery will fully charge in about 1 hour

Insert the battery

Battery charging

Charging complete

3 Insert the battery and memory card.

Insert the battery in the orientation shown, using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. when the battery is fully inserted.

Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.

The latch locks the battery in place

Battery latch

4 Attach a lens.

Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed.

Mounting mark (lens;

indicated by white dot)

Mounting mark

(camera)

Mounting mark (lens)

Autofocus is available with AF-S lenses. autofocus with a lens equipped with an A-M mode switch, slide the switch to A (if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for autofocus with manual override). on other lenses that can be used with the D5200, see page 199.

If the lens has a vibration reduction (VR) switch, select ON to reduce the effects of vibration (0 240).

Keeping marks (white dots) aligned, position lens on

camera, then rotate until lens clicks into place.

When using

For information

5 Open the monitor.

Open the monitor as shown. Do not use force.

6 Turn the camera on.

A language-selection dialog will be displayed.

7 Choose a language and set the camera

clock.

Use the multi selector and J button to select a language and set the camera clock.

qwe

Select language Select time zone Select date format

rt Note: The language and

Select daylight saving

time option

Set time and date

(note that the camera

uses a 24-hour clock)

Move cursor up

J button: select highlighted item

Select highlighted item or display sub-menu

Move cursor down

date/time can be changed at any time using the

Language and Tim e zone and date options in

the setup menu (0 173).

A Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

Before using the camera, unlock and extend the zoom ring. Keeping the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q), rotate the zoom ring as shown (w).

Pictures can not be taken when the lens is retracted; if an error message is displayed as a result of the camera having been turned on with the lens retracted, rotate the zoom ring until the message is no longer displayed.

Retractable lens barrel

button

8 Focus the viewfinder.

After removing the lens cap, rotate the diopter adjustment control until the AF area brackets are in sharp focus. your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye.

A Adjusting Viewfinder Focus

If you are unable to focus the viewfinder as described above, select single-servo autofocus (AF-S; 0 33), single-point AF (c; 0 36), and the center focus point, and then frame a highcontrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera. subject into clear focus in the viewfinder. If necessary, viewfinder focus can be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses.

D During Charging

Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. Failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged. Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging again.

D Charging the Battery

Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages x–xi and 218–220 of this manual. Charge

the battery indoors at ambient temperatures of 5 °C–35 °C (41 °F–95 °F). Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C/32 °F or above 40 °C/104 °F; failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0 °C/32 °F to 15 °C/ 59 °F and from 45 °C/113 °F to 60 °C/140 °F. The battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F). If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly (about eight times a second) during charging, confirm that the temperature is in the correct range and then unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative.

Do not attempt to charge a fully-charged battery. Failure to observe this precaution will result in reduced battery performance.

Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug when not in use.

When operating the control with

AF area brackets

With the camera in focus, use the diopter adjustment control to bring the

A Removing the Battery

To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand.

A Formatting Memory Cards

If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device, select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instructions to format the card (0 168). Note that this permanently deletes any data the card may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding.

D Memory Cards

• Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.

• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

• Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.

• Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this precaution could damage

the card.

• Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.

• Do not format memory cards in a computer.

A Removing Memory Cards

After confirming that the memory card access lamp is off, turn the camera off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in to eject it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w).

A The Write Protect Switch

SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the “lock” position, the memory card can not be formatted and photos can not be deleted or recorded (a beep will sound if you attempt to release the shutter). card, slide the switch to the “write” position.

To unlock the memory

Write-protect switch

D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings

In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 200), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number).

A Detaching the Lens

Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap.

A Retracting Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons

To retract the lens when the camera is not in use, hold the retractable lens barrel button (q) and rotate the zoom ring to the “L” (lock) position as shown (w). Retract the lens before removing it from the camera, and be careful not to press the retractable lens barrel button when attaching or removing the lens.

A The Camera Clock

The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary.

A The Clock Battery

The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EP-5A power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 212). Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month. If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the clock to the correct time and date.

Basic Photography

Battery Level and Card Capacity

Before shooting, check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Check the battery level.

Check the battery level in the information display (if the battery is low, a warning will also be displayed in the viewfinder). off, press the P button to view the information display; if the monitor does not turn on, the battery is exhausted and must be recharged.

Information display Viewfinder Description

L K

H d

(flashes)

— Battery fully charged. — Battery partially discharged.

(flashes)

If the monitor is

Low battery. Ready fully-charged spare battery or prepare to charge battery.

Battery exhausted; shutter release disabled. exchange battery.

Charge or

3 Check the number of exposures remaining.

The information display and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings (values over 1000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between 1200 and 1299 are shown as 1.2 K). warning is displayed stating that there is not enough memory for additional photographs, insert another memory card (0 14) or delete some photos (0 127).

If a

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes)

This section describes how to take photographs in i and j modes, automatic “point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions.

1 Turn the camera on.

Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. The information display will appear in the monitor.

2 Select i or j mode.

To shoot where use of a flash is prohibited, photograph infants, or capture natural lighting under low light, select auto (flash off) mode by rotating the mode dial to j. the dial to i (auto).

Otherwise, rotate

3 Ready the camera.

When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable. orientation, hold the camera as shown at right.

In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of a tripod is recommended.

When framing photographs in portrait (tall)

Keep your

4 Frame the photograph.

Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in the AF area brackets.

Mode dial

AF area brackets

5 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to

The active focus point will be displayed. If

focus. the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light.

6 Check the indicators in the viewfinder.

When the focus operation is complete, a beep will sound (a beep may not sound if the subject is moving) and the in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder.

In-focus indicator Description

I Subject in focus.

I (flashes)

While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory buffer (“t”; 0 30) will be displayed in the viewfinder.

Camera unable to focus using autofocus. See page 34.

7 Shoot.

Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds (the photo will automatically clear from the display when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway).

or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.

Do not eject the memory card or remove

The memory card access

In-focus indicator

ocus point

Buffer

capacit y

Memory card access

lamp

A Image Sensor Cleaning

The camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image sensor to remove dust when the camera is turned on or off (0 214).

A The Shutter-Release Button

The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. release button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

Focus: press halfway Shoot: press all the way down

The camera focuses when the shutter-

A The Standby Timer

The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about eight seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display. The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 160).

Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Exposure meters on

A The Built-in Flash

If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in i mode, the built-in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (0 45). If the flash is raised, photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed. If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, the flash is charging; remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again.

To save battery power when the flash is not in use, return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks into place.

A Using a Zoom Lens

Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in, shorter focal lengths to zoom out). If the lens is equipped with a retractable lens barrel button (0 16), press and hold the button while rotating the zoom ring until the lens is released and a warning message is no longer displayed, and then adjust zoom using the zoom ring.

Zoom in

Zoom ring

Zoom out

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 dial:

kPortra it

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

Mode dial

If the subject is far from the

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.

pChild

mSports

nClose up

Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural.

Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly. flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.

Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges). of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur.

The built-in

Use

Other Scenes

The following scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial to h and rotating the command dial until the desired scene appears in the monitor.

Mode dial Command dial Monitor

oNight Portrait

Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light. tripod is recommended to prevent blur.

rNight Landscape

Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes, including street lighting and neon signs. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur.

Use of a

sParty/Indoor

Capture the effects of indoor background lighting. scenes.

Use for parties and other indoor

tBeach/Snow

uSunset

vDusk/Dawn

Capture the brightness of sunlit expanses of water, snow, or sand. and AF-assist illuminator turn off.

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.

The built-in flash and AF-

The built-in flash

wPet Portrai t

Use for portraits of active pets. The AFassist illuminator turns off.

xCandlelight

yBlossom

zAutumn Colors

For photographs taken by candlelight. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.

Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms. turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.

Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves. use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.

The built-in flash turns off;

The built-in flash

0Food

Use for vivid photographs of food. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur; the built-in flash can also be used (0 45).

More on Photography (All Modes)

Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, and Quiet Release Modes

Choose from the following release modes:

Mode Description

Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed.

Continuous L (continuous low speed): The camera takes photographs at about 3 frames per

second (fps) while the shutter-release button is pressed. Continuous H (continuous high speed): The camera takes photographs at about 5 fps while

the shutter-release button is pressed. Self-timer: Use self-timer for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake

(0 31). Delayed remote (ML-L3): Shutter is released 2 s after shutter-release button on optional

ML-L3 (0 210) remote control is pressed (0 31). Quick-response re mote (ML-L3): Shutter is released when shutter-release button on optional

ML-L3 (0 210) remote control is pressed (0 31). Quiet shutter release: As for single frame, except that mirror does not click back into place while shutter-release button is fully pressed, allowing user to control timing of click

made by mirror, which is also quieter than in single frame mode. Also, beep does not sound when camera focuses, keeping noise to a minimum in quiet surroundings.

1 Press I (E/#).

A list of release mode options will be displayed.

2 Choose a release mode.

Highlight a release mode and press J to return to the information display. taken immediately.

Photographs can be

I (E/#) button

A The Memory Buffer

The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession; note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full.

While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the memory card access lamp will light (0 22). Depending on the battery level and the number of the images in the buffer, recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes. Do not remove the memory

card or remove or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone out. If the camera

is switched off while data remain in the buffer, the power will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been recorded. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card.

A Continuous Release Modes

Continuous release modes can not be used with the built-in flash; rotate the mode dial to j (0 21) or turn the flash off (0 45–47). For information on the number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst, see page 244.

A Buffer Size

The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the viewfinder exposure-count display while the shutter-release button is pressed. The illustration shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about 17 pictures.

A The Shooting Menu

The release mode can also be selected using the Release mode option in the shooting menu (0 150).

Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes

The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 210) allow the photographer to be at a distance from the camera when a photo is taken.

1 Mount the camera on a tripod.

Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface.

2 Select a release mode.

Select E (Self-timer), " (Delayed remote (ML-L3)), or # (Quick-response remote (ML-L3)) mode (0 29; note that if no

operations are performed for about a minute after a remote control mode is selected, the camera will automatically return to single frame, continuous, or quiet shutter-release mode).

3 Frame the photograph.

Remote control mode: Check focus by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

No photograph will be taken even if the button is pressed all the way down.

4 Take the ph o t o graph.

Self-timer mode: Press the shutter-release button

halfway to focus, and then press the button the rest of the way down. start to flash and a beep will begin to sound. seconds before the photo is taken, the lamp will stop flashing and the beeping will become more rapid. released ten seconds after the timer starts.

The self-timer lamp will

I (E/#) button

Two

The shutter will be

Remote control mode: From a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at either of the infrared receivers on the camera (0 1, 2) and press the ML-L3 shutter-release button. timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released. timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released.

Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released. Turning the camera off cancels self-timer and remote control release modes and restores single frame, continuous, or quiet shutter-release mode.

In delayed remote mode, the self-

In quick-response remote mode, the self-

❚❚ Using Optional WR-R10 and WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers (0210)

When a WR-T10 is used in combination with a WR-R10, the shutter-release button on the WR-T10 performs the same functions as the camera shutter-release button, allowing wireless remote control continuous and self-timer photography. For more information, see the manual provided with

WR-R10 WR-T10

the WR-R10/WR-T10.

D Before Using the ML-L3 Remote Control

Before using the ML-L3 for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery-insulator sheet.

D Remote Control Photography

In quick-response (ML-L3) or delayed remote (ML-L3) release mode, the camera responds only to the shutter-release button on the ML-L3 remote control. Choose a different release mode when using WR-R10/WR-T10 wireless remote controllers.

A Cover the Viewfinder

When taking photos without your eye to the viewfinder, remove the DK-20 rubber eyecup (q) and insert the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap as shown (w). This prevents light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure. Hold the camera firmly when removing the rubber eyecup.

DK-20 rubber eyecup DK-5 eyepiece cap

q w

D Using the Built-in Flash

Before taking a photograph with the flash in P, S, A, M, or 0 mode, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder (0 23). Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised while a remote control mode is in effect or after the self-timer has started. If the flash is required, the camera will only respond to the ML-L3 shutter-release button once the flash has charged. In auto, scene, and special effects modes in which the flash pops up automatically, the flash will begin charging when a remote control mode is selected; once the flash is charged, i t wi ll a uto mat icall y po p up and fire w hen required.

In flash modes that support red-eye reduction, the red-eye reduction lamp will light for about one second before the shutter is released in quick-response remote mode. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for two seconds, followed by the red-eye reduction lamp which lights for one second before the shutter is released.

A See Also

For information on choosing the duration of the self-timer and the number of shots taken, see Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer; 0 160). For information on choosing how long the camera will wait for a signal from the remote, see Custom Setting c4 (Remote on duration (ML-L3); 0 161). For information on controlling the beeps that sound when the self-timer and remote control are used, see Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0 161).

Focus

This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. below). or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 38).

The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 38)

Focus Mode

Choose from the following focus modes. Note that AF-S and AF-C are available only in modes P, S, A, and M.

Option Description

Auto-servo

AF-A

Single-servo AFFor stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is

AF-S

Continuous-

AF-C

servo AF

MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 40).

1 Place the cursor in the information display.

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

Focus can be adjusted automatically or manually (see “Focus Mode,”

Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus if subject is stationary, continuous-servo autofocus if subject is moving. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.

pressed halfway. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus. For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. If subject moves, camera will engage predictive focus tracking to predict final distance to subject and adjust focus as necessary (0 34). At default settings, shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus (0 157).

Press the

2 Display focus mode options.

Highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press J.

3 Choose a focus mode.

Highlight a focus mode and press J. To re tur n to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

P button Information display

A Predictive Focus Tracking

In AF-C mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward the camera while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. This allows the camera to track focus while attempting to predict where the subject will be when the shutter is released.

D Continuous-servo Autofocus

When Focus is selected for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection; 0 157) and the camera is in AF-C mode or continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the camera gives higher priority to focus response (has a wider focus range) than in AF-S mode, and the shutter may be released before the in-focus indicator is displayed.

A Getting Good Results with Autofocus

Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, focus manually (0 40) or use focus lock (0 38) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph.

There is little or no contrast between the subject and the background.

Example: Subject is the same color as the background.

The focus point contains objects at different distances from the camera.

Example: Subject is inside a cage.

The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns.

Example: Blinds or a row of windows in a skyscraper.

The focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness.

Example: Subject is half in the shade.

Background objects appear larger than the subject.

Example: A building is in the frame behind the subject.

The subject contains many fine details.

Example: A field of flowers or other subjects that are small or lack variation in brightness.

D The AF-Assist Illuminator

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. The AF-assist illuminator will not light:

• In live view or during movie recording

• During manual focus or if live view is off and continuous-servo

autofocus is selected (AF-C selected for focus mode, or continuous-servo AF selected in AF-A focus mode)

• When f (3D-tracking) is selected for AF area mode (0 36)

• If a focus point other than the center focus point is chosen when c (single-point AF) or

d (dynamic-area AF) is selected for AF area mode (0 36, 38)

• In shooting modes in which the AF-assist illuminator can not be used (0 221)

• If Off has been selected for Custom Setting a3 (Built-in AF-assist illuminator; 0 158)

The illuminator has a range of about 0.5–3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of 18–200 mm and remove the lens hood. The AFassist illuminator will turn off automatically to protect the lamp after a period of continuous use. Normal function will resume after a brief pause. Note that the illuminator may become hot when used multiple times in quick succession.

AF-assist illuminator

A See Also

For information on the focus modes available in live view, see page 94. For information on using release priority in continuous-servo AF, see Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 157). Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0 161) can be used to turn the beep speaker on or off.

AF-Area Mode

Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. Note that d (dynamic-area) and f (3D-tracking) AF-area modes are not available when AF-S is selected for focus mode.

Option Description

User selects focus point using multi selector (0 38); camera focuses

c Single-point AF

Dynamic-area AF

(9 points)

Dynamic-area AF

(21 points)

Dynamic-area AF

(39 points)

f 3D-tracking

e Auto-area AF Camera automatically detects subject and selects focus point.

on subject in selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point using multi selector (0 38), but camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points if subject briefly leaves selected point. The number of focus points varies with the mode selected:

• 9-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when there is time to compose the photograph or when photographing subjects that are moving predictably (e.g., runners or race cars on a track).

• 21-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when photographing subjects that are moving unpredictably (e.g., players at a football game).

• 39-point dynamic-area AF: Choose when photographing subjects that are moving quickly and can not be easily framed in the viewfinder (e.g., birds).

In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user selects focus point using multi selector (0 38). If subject moves after camera has focused, camera uses 3D-tracking to select new focus point and keep focus locked on original subject while shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Use to quickly compose pictures with subjects that are moving erratically from side to side (e.g., tennis players). If subject leaves viewfinder, remove your finger from shutter-release button and recompose photograph with subject in selected focus point.

1 Place 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.

P button Information display

2 Display AF-area mode options.

Highlight the current AF-area mode in the information display and press J.

3 Choose an AF-area mode.

Highlight an option and press J. To re t u rn to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

A AF-Area Mode

AF-area mode selections made in shooting modes other than P, S, A, or M are reset when another shooting mode is selected.

A 3D-tracking

When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera. Consequently 3D-tracking may not produce the desired results with subjects that are the same color as the background.

A See Also

For information on the AF-area modes available in live view, see page 95. For information on using the Fn button and the command dial to select an AF-area mode, see page 165.

Focus Point Selection

In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF-area modes other than e (Auto-area AF), you can choose from 39 focus points, making it possible to compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame.

1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e

(Auto-area AF;

0 36).

2 Select the focus point.

Use the multi selector to select the focus point in the viewfinder or information display while the exposure meters are on. center focus point.

Press J to select the

Focus point

Focus Lock

Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing in AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C focus modes (0 33), making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition. (0 34), focus lock can also be used to recompose the photograph after focusing on another object at the same distance as your original subject. effective when an option other than e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode (0 36).

If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus

Focus lock is most

1 Focus.

Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to initiate focus. (I) appears in the viewfinder.

Check that the in-focus indicator

2 Lock focus.

AF-A and AF-C focus modes: With the shutter-release

button pressed halfway (q), press the A (L) button (w) to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L icon will be displayed in the viewfinder;

Focus will remain locked while the A (L)

0 63). button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button.

AF-S focus mode: Focus will lock automatically when the in-focus indicator appears, and remain locked until you remove your finger from the shutterrelease button. above).

Focus can also be locked by pressing the A (L) button (see

Shutter-release button

A (L) button

3 Recompose the photograph and shoot.

Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway (AF-S) or keep the A (L) button pressed, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting.

Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect.

If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance.

A The A (L) Button

Custom Setting f2 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button; 0 166) controls the behavior of the A (L) button.

Manual Focus

Manual focus can be used when you are not using an AF-S or AF-I lens or when autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 34).

1 Set the lens focus-mode switch.

If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M mode switch, slide the switch to M.

A-M

mode switch

M/A-M

mode switch

2 Focus.

To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. when the image is not in focus.

❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder

If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the 39 focus points). positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is displayed. page 34, the in-focus indicator may sometimes be displayed when the subject is not in focus; confirm focus in the viewfinder before shooting.

Photographs can be taken at any time, even

After

Note that with the subjects listed on

A Selecting Manual Focus with the Camera

If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override), manual focus can also be selected by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus; 0 33). Focus can then be adjusted manually, regardless of the mode selected with the lens.

A Focal Plane Position

To determine the distance between your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body. The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm (1.83 in.).

46.5 mm

Focal plane mar

A The Exposure Indicator as Rangefinder

If desired, the exposure indicator can be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of or behind the subject (0 159).

Image Quality and Size

Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 244).

Image Quality

Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality).

Option File type Description

NEF (RAW) +

JPEG fine NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal NEF (RAW) +

JPEG basic

NEF (RAW) NEF

JPEG fine JPEG normal Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 8 (normal quality).

JPEG basic Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 16 (basic quality).

Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one fine-quality JPEG image.

NEF/

Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one normal-quality

JPEG

JPEG image. Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one basic-quality JPEG image. Raw 14-bit data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card. Settings such as white balance and contrast can be adjusted after shooting. Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 4 (fine quality).

JPEG

1 Place the cursor in the information display.

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

Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger

Press the

2 Display image quality options.

Highlight the current image quality in the information display and press J.

3 Choose a file type.

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

P button Information display

A NEF (RAW) Images

Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. White balance bracketing (0 83), high dynamic range (HDR, 0 71), and print date (0 163) are not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG.

NEF (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 (0 186).

A NEF (RAW) + JPEG

When photographs taken at NEF (RAW) + JPEG are viewed on the camera, only the JPEG image will be displayed. When photographs taken at these settings are deleted, both NEF and JPEG images will be deleted.

A The Shooting Menu

Image quality can also be adjusted using the Image quality option in the shooting menu (0 150).

A The Fn Button

Image quality and size can also be adjusted by rotating the command dial while keeping the Fn button pressed (0 165).

Image Size

Choose a size for JPEG images:

Image size Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.)

# Large 6000 × 4000 50.8 × 33.9/20 × 13.3 $ Medium 4496 × 3000 38.1 × 25.4/15.0 × 10 % Small 2992 × 2000 25.3 × 16.9/10 × 6.7

* Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi. Print size in inches equals image size in pixels

divided by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch =approximately 2.54 cm).

1 Place the cursor in the information display.

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

Press the

P button Information display

2 Display image size options.

Highlight the current image size in the information display and press J.

3 Choose an image size.

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

A The Shooting Menu

Image size can also be adjusted using the Image size option in the shooting menu (0 150).

A The Fn Button

Image quality and size can also be adjusted by rotating the command dial while keeping the Fn button pressed (0 165).

Using the Built-in Flash

The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects.

❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and g Modes

1 Choose a flash mode (0 46).

2 Take pic tures.

The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is taken.

not pop up automatically, by hand. damage the flash.

Failure to observe this precaution could

DO NOT attempt to raise it

❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash: P, S, A, M, and 0 Modes

1 Raise the flash.

Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash.

2 Choose a flash mode (P, S, A, and M modes

only; 0 46).

If the flash does

3 Take pic tures.

The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken.

A Lowering the Built-in Flash

To save power when the flash is not in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place.

M (Y) button

Flash Mode

The flash modes available vary with shooting mode:

i, k, p, n, s, w, g o 0

No Auto

Njo Auto +red-eye reduction

j Flash off Nr Auto slow sync

P, A S, M

N Fill flash N Fill flash

Nj Red-eye reduction Nj Red-eye reduction

Njp Slow sync+ red-eye reduction Nq Rear-curtain sync

Np Slow sync

Nt Rear-curtain +slow sync

Njr

Auto slow sync + red-eye reduction

j Flash off

1 Place the cursor in the information display.

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

Press the

P button Information display

N Fill flash

2 Display flash mode options.

Highlight the current flash mode in the information display and press J.

3 Choose a flash mode.

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

A Flash Modes

The flash modes listed on the previous page may combine one or more of the following settings, as shown by the flash mode icon:

• AUTO (auto flash): When lighting is poor or subject is backlit, flash pops up automatically when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required.

• j (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. reducing “red-eye.”

• j (off ): Flash does not fire even when lighting is poor or subject is backlit.

• SLOW (slow sync): Shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night

or under low light. Use to include background lighting in portraits.

• REAR (rear-curt ain sync): Flash fires just before shutter closes, creating a stream of light behind moving light sources (below at right). If this icon is not displayed, flash will fire as the shutter opens (front-curtain sync; the effect this produces with moving light sources is shown below at left).

Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync

Red-eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires,

A Choosing a Flash Mode

The flash mode can also be selected by rotating the command dial while keeping the

M (Y) button pressed (0 9; in P, S, A, M, and 0 modes, raise the

flash before using the M (Y) button to choose the flash mode).

M (Y) button Command dial Information display

A The Built-in Flash

For information on the lenses that can be used with the built-in flash, see page 202. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can not be used in the macro range of zoom lenses with a macro function.

The shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after it has been used for several consecutive shots. The flash can be used again after a short pause.

A Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash

Shutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when the built-in flash is used:

Mode Shutter speed Mode Shutter speed

i, k, p, s, w, g, P, A

n, 0

/200–1/60 s S

/200–1/125 s M

/200–1 s

/200–30 s

/200–30 s, Bulb

Shutter speeds as slow as 30 s are available in slow sync, rear curtain + slow sync, and slow sync + red-eye reduction modes.

A Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range

Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture.

Aperture at ISO equivalent of Approximate range

100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 m ft

1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 1.0–8.5 3ft 3in.–27ft 11n. 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 0.7–6.0 2 ft 4 in.–19 ft 8in.

2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 0.6–4.2 2ft–13ft 9in. 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 32 0.6–3.0 2ft–9 ft 10in.

5.6 8 11 16 22 32 — 0.6–2.1 2ft–6 ft 11in. 8 11162232—— 0.6–1.5 2ft–4ft 11in.

11 16 22 32 — — — 0.6–1.1 2ft–3ft 7in. 16 22 32 — — — — 0.6–0.7 2ft–2 ft 4in.

ISO Sensitivity

“ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the more likely the image is to be affected by noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines; noise is particularly likely at settings between Hi 0.3 (equivalent to ISO 8000) and Hi 2 (equivalent to ISO 25600)). the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions.

Mode ISO sensitivity

i, j, % Auto

P, S, A, M 100–6400 in steps of 1/3 EV; Hi 0.3, Hi 0.7, Hi 1, Hi 2

Other shooting modes Auto; 100–6400 in steps of 1/3 EV; Hi 0.3, Hi 0.7, Hi 1, Hi 2

1 Place the cursor in the information display.

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

Press the

P button Information display

2 Display ISO sensitivity options.

Highlight the current ISO sensitivity in the information display and press J.

Choosing Auto allows

3 Choose an ISO sensitivity.

Highlight an option and press J. To re t u rn to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

A Auto

If the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or M after Auto is selected for ISO sensitivity in another mode, the ISO sensitivity last selected in P, S, A, or M mode will be restored.

A The Shooting Menu

ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the ISO sensitivity settings option in the shooting menu (0 150).

A See Also

For 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 165.

Interval Timer Photography

The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals.

D Before Shooting

Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. To ensure that shooting starts at the desired time, check that the camera clock is set correctly (0 173).

Use of a tripod is recommended. Mount the camera on a tripod before shooting begins. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5A power connector.

1 Select Interval timer shooting.

Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Interval timer shooting in the shooting menu and press 2.

2 Choose a starting time.

Choose from the following starting triggers.

• To start shooting immediately, highlight Now

and press 2. seconds after settings are completed; proceed to Step 3.

• To choose a starting time, highlight Start time

and press 2 to display the start time options shown at right. highlight hours or minutes and press 1 or 3 to change.

Shooting begins about three

Press 4 or 2 to

Press 2 to continue.

G button

3 Choose the interval.

Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours, minutes, or seconds and press 1 or 3 to choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed.

Press 2 to continue.

4 Choose the number of intervals.

Press 4 or 2 to highlight number of intervals (i.e., the number of times the camera shoots); press 1 or 3 to change. Press 2 to continue.

5 Start shooting.

Highlight On and press J (to return to the shooting menu without starting the interval timer, highlight Off and press J). series of shots will be taken at the specified starting time, or after about 3 s if Now was selected for Choose start time in Step 2. interval until all shots have been taken. the time needed to record the image to the memory card may vary from shot to shot, intervals may be skipped if the camera is still in the process of recording the previous interval. example, if a shutter speed of “Bulb” is currently selected in shooting mode M or the start time is in less than a minute), a warning will be displayed in the monitor.

If shooting can not proceed at current settings (for

The first

Shooting will continue at the selected

Note that because shutter speed and

A Cover the Viewfinder

To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure, remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap (0 32).

A Other Settings

Settings can not be adjusted during interval timer photography. Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera takes one photograph at each interval; in mode J, camera noise will be reduced. Bracketing (0 83), multiple exposure (0 73), and high dynamic range (HDR; 0 71) can not be used.

A Interrupting Interval Timer Photography

To interrupt interval timer shooting, turn the camera off or rotate the mode dial to a new setting. Returning the monitor to the storage position does not interrupt interval timer shooting.

Restoring Default Settings

The camera settings listed below and on page 54 can be restored to default values by holding the G and P buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). information display turns off briefly while settings are reset.

❚❚ Settings Accessible from the Information Display

Option Default 0

Image quality JPEG normal 42 Image size Large 44 Auto bracketing

P, S, A, M Off 83

HDR (high dynamic range)

P, S, A, M Off 71

Active D-Lighting

P, S, A, M Auto 69

White balance

P, S, A, M Auto 76

ISO sensitivity

P, S, A, M 100

k, l, p, m, n, o, r, s, t, u, v, w, x, y, z, 0, g, (,

3, 1, 2, 3

Picture Control settings

P, S, A, M Unmodified286

Focus mode

Viewfinder

Shooting modes other than %

Live view/movie AF-S 94

Auto

AF-A 33

The

Option Default 0

AF-area mode

Viewfinder

n, x, 0, 1, 2, 3 Single-point AF

m, w

i, j, k, l, p, o, r, s, t, u, v, y, z, g, 3, P, S, A, MAuto-area AF

Live view/movie

k, l, p, o, s, t, u, v, x, y, z

3, P, S, A, M

n, 0 Normal-area AF

Metering

P, S, A, M Matrix metering 62

Flash mode

i, k, p, n, w, g Auto o Auto slow sync

P, S, A, M Fill flash

Flash compensation

P, S, A, M Off 67

Exposure compensation

%, P, S, A, M Off 65

1 Fine-tuning reset to zero. 2 Current Picture Control only.

G button P button

Dynamic-area AF

(39 points)

Face-priority AF

Wide -area A F

Auto+red-eye

reduc tion

95m, r, w, %, g, 3, 1, 2,

❚❚ Other Settings

Option Default 0

Release mode

m, w Continuous H

Other shooting modes Single frame Focus point AE/AF lock hold

Shooting modes other

than i and j Flexible program

P Off 56

Multiple exposure

Multiple exposure mode

P, S, A, M Off 73

* Focus point not displayed if e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode.

Center 3 8

Off 166

Special effects mode

Vividness 0 Outlines 0

(

Orientation Landscape Width Normal

Color Off Color range 3

Option Default 0

114

115

116

P, S, A, and M Modes

Shutter Speed and Aperture

P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture:

Mode Description

Programmed auto

(0 56)

Shutter-priority auto

(0 57)

Aperture-prior ity auto

(0 58)

Manual (0 59)

D Lens Aperture Rings

When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0 200), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring.

A Shutter Speed and Aperture

The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture. Fast shutter speeds and large apertures freeze moving objects and soften background details, while slow shutter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring out background details.

Shutter speed Aperture

Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings. User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion. User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus. User controls both shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed to “Bulb” or “Time” for long time-exposures.

Fast shutter speed

(

/1600 s)

Slow shutter speed

(1 s)

Large aperture (f/5.6) Small aperture (f/22)

(Remember, the higher the f-number, the

smaller the aperture.)

Mode P (Programmed Auto)

In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.

To take photographs in programmed auto:

This mode is recommended for snapshots and

1 Rotate the mode dial to P.

Mode dial

2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

A Flexible Program

In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial (“flexible program”). Rotate the dial to the right for large apertures (low f-numbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion. Rotate the dial to the left for small apertures (high f-numbers) that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion. combinations produce the same exposure. While flexible program is in effect, a U (R) indicator appears in the viewfinder and information display. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off.

All

A See Also

See page 223 for information on the built-in exposure program.

Command dial

Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)

In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion.

Fast shutter speed (1/1600 s) Slow shutter speed (1 s)

To take photographs in shutter-priority auto:

Use slow

1 Rotate the mode dial to S.

2 Choose a shutter speed.

Shutter speed is shown in the viewfinder and information display. command dial to choose the desired shutter speed from values between 30 s and

Rotate the

/4000 s.

3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

Mode dial

Command dial

Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)

In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. (low f-numbers) reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject. details in the background and foreground. portraits to blur background details, long field depths in landscape photographs to bring the foreground and background into focus.

To take photographs in aperture-priority auto:

Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing out

Short field depths are generally used in

Large aperture (f/5.6) Small aperture (f/22)

Large apertures

1 Rotate the mode dial to A.

2 Choose an aperture.

Aperture is shown in the viewfinder and information display. dial to choose the desired aperture from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens.

Rotate the command

3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

Mode dial

Command dial

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

2 Choose aperture and shutter speed.

Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and aperture. values between 30 s and open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (0 60). rotating the command dial while keeping the E (N) button pressed: choose from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens. and aperture are shown in the viewfinder and information display.

Command

Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial: choose from

Shutter speed Aperture

dial

/4000 s or select “Bulb” or “Time” to hold the shutter

Aperture is selected by

Shutter speed

E (N) button Command

dial

3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

A The 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

❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only)

Select the following shutter speeds for long timeexposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks.

• Bulb (A): The shutter remains open while

The

Length of exposure: 35 s

Aperture: f/25

the shutter-release button is held down. prevent blur, use a tripod, optional WR-R10 and WR-T10 wireless remote controllers, or an optional MC-DC2 remote cord (0 210). shutter-release buttons on the WR-T10 and MC-DC2 perform the same role as the camera shutter-release button.

• Time (&): Requires an optional ML-L3 remote

control (0 210). The shutter remains open for 30 minutes or until the button is pressed a second time.

Start the exposure by pressing the ML-L3 shutter-release button.

1 Ready the camera.

Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure, remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap (0 32). To prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete, use a fully charged EN-EL14 battery or an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5A power connector. Note that noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be present in long exposures; before shooting, choose On for Long exposure NR in the shooting menu (0 153).

2 Rotate the mode dial to M.

3 Choose a shutter speed.

Rotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb (A). speed of “Time” (&), select a remote control release mode (0 31) after choosing the shutter speed.

For a shutter

Mode dial

Command dial

4 Open the shutter.

Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or optional

remote cord all the way down. the exposure is complete.

Time: Press the ML-L3 shutter-release button all the way down.

Keep the shutter-release button pressed until

5 Close the shutter.

Bulb: Take your finger off the shutter-release button.

Time: Press the ML-L3 shutter-release button all the way down.

automatically after 30 minutes.

Shooting ends

Exposure

Metering

Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically).

Method Description

Produces natural results in most situations. Camera uses 2016-pixel RGB sensor

Matrix

metering

Centerweight ed

metering

Spot

metering

1 Place the cursor in the information display.

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

to meter a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G or D lenses (0 200), distance information (3D color matrix metering II; with other CPU lenses, the camera uses color matrix metering II; which does not include 3D distance information). Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area. Classic meter for portraits; recommended when using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×. Camera meters current focus point; use to meter off-center subjects (if e Auto- area AF is selected for AF-area mode during viewfinder photography as described on page 36, camera will meter center focus point). Ensures that subject will be correctly exposed, even when background is much brighter or darker.

Press the

2 Display metering options.

Highlight the current metering method in the information display and press J.

3 Choose a metering method.

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

P button Information display

Autoexposure Lock

Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using M (Center-weighted metering) and N (Spot metering) to meter exposure; note that autoexposure lock is

not available in i or j mode.

1 Meter exposure.

Position the subject in the center of the frame (center-weighted metering) or the selected focus point (spot metering) and press the shutterrelease button halfway to set focus and meter exposure. appears in the viewfinder.

Check that the in-focus indicator (I)

2 Lock exposure.

With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q) and the subject positioned in the focus point, press the A (L) button (w) to lock exposure.

A Autoexposure Lock

If On is selected for Custom Setting c1 (Shutter-release button AE-L; 0 159), exposure will lock when the shutter-

release button is pressed halfway. For information on changing the role of the AE-L/AF-L button, see Custom Setting f2 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button; 0 166).

While exposure lock is in effect, an AE-L indicator will appear in the viewfinder.

3 Recompose the photograph.

Keeping the A (L) button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot.

Shutter-release

button

A (L) button

A Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture

While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure:

Mode Setting

Programmed auto Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 0 56)

Shutter-priority auto Shutter speed

Aperture-priority auto Aperture

The metering method itself can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect.

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) (0 62). between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker.

–1 EV No exposure compensation +1 EV

It is most effective when used with

Choose from values

/3 EV. In

1 Place the cursor in the information display.

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

Press the

P button Information display

2 Display exposure compensation options.

Highlight exposure compensation in the information display and press J.

3 Choose a value.

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

No rma l expos ure can be res tored b y setting exposure compensation to ±0. compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off, but is reset if you select another mode after choosing %.

Exposure

A The E (N) Button

Exposure compensation can also be set by rotating the command dial while keeping the E (N) button pressed. The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display.

E (N) button Command dial

–0.3 EV + 2EV

A Mode M

In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change.

A Using a Flash

When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level.

A See Also

For information on choosing the size of the increments available for exposure compensation, see Custom Setting b1 (EV steps for exposure cntrl, 0 159). For information on automatically varying exposure over a series of shots, see page 83.

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

/3 EV; in general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values

make it darker.

1 Place the cursor in the information display.

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

Press the

P button Information display

2 Display flash compensation options.

Highlight flash compensation in the information display and press J.

3 Choose 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. compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.

Flash

A The 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

A Optional 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.

A See 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).

Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows

Active D-Lighting

Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. L (Matrix metering; 0 62).

Active D-Lighting: ! Off Active D-Lighting: Y Auto

1 Place the cursor in the information display.

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

Use for high contrast scenes, for example when

It is most effective when used with

Press the

2 Display Active D-Lighting options.

Highlight Active D-Lighting in the information display and press J.

3 Choose an option.

Highlight YAuto, Z Extra high, P High, Q Normal, R Low, or ! Off and press J. Y Auto is selected, the camera will

automatically adjust Active D-Lighting according to shooting conditions. shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

To re t u rn to

P button Information display

D Active D-Lighting

Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in photographs taken with Active D-Lighting. Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects. Active D-Lighting can not be used at ISO sensitivities of Hi 0.3 or above. A setting of Y Auto is equivalent to Q Normal in mode M or when center-weighted or spot metering is used.

A “Active D-Lighting” Versus “D-Lighting”

The 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.

A The Shooting Menu

Active D-Lighting can also be adjusted using the Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu (0 150).

A See Also

For information on automatically varying Active D-Lighting over a series of shots, see page

83. For information on using the Fn button and command dial to select an Active D-Lighting option, see page 165.

High Dynamic Range (HDR)

High Dynamic Range (HDR) combines two exposures to form a single image that captures a wide range of tones from shadows to highlights, even with high-contrast subjects. other metering methods, a setting of v Auto is equivalent to T Normal). not be used to record NEF (RAW) images. effect.

HDR is most effective when used with L (Matrix metering) (0 62; with

It can

The flash can not be used while HDR is in

First exposure (darker) Second exposure (brighter) Combined HDR image

1 Place the cursor in the information display.

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

Press the

P button Information display

2 Display HDR (High Dynamic Range)

options.

Highlight HDR (High Dynamic Range) in the information display and press J.

3 Choose an option.

Highlight v Auto, 2 Extra high, S High, T Normal, U Low, or 6 Off and press J. v Auto is selected, the camera will

automatically adjust HDR according to shooting conditions. shutter-release button halfway.

u will be displayed in the viewfinder.

To return to shooting mode, press the

4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. while the images are combined; no photographs can be taken until recording is complete. turns off automatically after the photograph is taken; to turn off HDR before shooting, rotate the mode dial to a setting other than P, S, A, or M.

“lu” will flash in the viewfinder

HDR

D Framing HDR Photographs

The edges of the image may be cropped out. The desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject move during shooting. Depending on the scene, the effect many not be visible, shadows may appear around bright objects, or halos may appear around dark objects. Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects.

A The Shooting Menu

HDR (High Dynamic Range) can also be adjusted using the HDR (High Dynamic Range) option in the shooting menu (0 150).

A See Also

For information on using the Fn button and command dial to select an HDR option, see page

165.

Multiple Exposure

Follow the steps below to record a series of two or three exposures in a single photograph. software-generated photographic overlays created from existing images.

❚❚ Creating a Multiple Exposure

Multiple exposures can not be recorded in live view. Exit live view before proceeding. Note that at default settings, shooting will end and a multiple exposure will be recorded automatically if no operations are performed for about 30 s.

A Extended Recording Times

For an interval between exposures of more than 30 s, extend the meter-off delay Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers) > Standby timer (0 160). The maximum interval between exposures is about 30 s longer than the option selected for Custom Setting c2. If no operations are performed for approximately 30 s after the monitor has turned off during playback or menu operations, shooting will end and a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point.

1 Select Multiple exposure.

Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Multiple exposure in the shooting menu and press 2.

Multiple exposures produce colors noticeably superior to those in

G button

2 Enable multiple exposure mode.

Highlight Multiple exposure mode and press 2.

The options shown at right will be displayed. Highlight On and press J.

3 Choose the number of shots.

Highlight Number of shots and press 2.

The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of exposures that will be combined to form a single photograph and press J.

4 Choose the amount of gain.

Highlight Auto gain and press 2.

The following options will be displayed. Highlight an option and press J.

• On: Gain is adjusted according to number of exposures actually recorded (gain for each exposure is set to exposures,

• Off: Gain is not adjusted when recording multiple exposure. if background is dark.

/3 for three exposures).

/2 for two

Recommended

5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

In continuous high-speed and continuous low-speed release modes (0 29), the camera records all exposures in a single burst; shooting will pause after each multiple exposure. camera will automatically record the number of exposures selected in Step 3, regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer) > Number of shots (0 160). time the shutter-release button is pressed; continue shooting until all exposures have been recorded.

In other release modes, one photograph will be taken each

In self-timer mode, the

❚❚ Interrupting Multiple Exposures

To interrupt a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select Off for Multiple exposure > Multiple exposure mode in the shooting menu. exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point.

If Auto gain is on, gain will be adjusted to reflect the number of exposures actually recorded. shooting will end automatically if:

• The mode dial is rotated to a setting other than P, S, A, or M

• A two-button reset is performed (0 53)

• The camera is turned off

• The battery is exhausted

• One of the exposures is deleted

A multiple

Note that

A The Multiple Exposure Indicator

Progress is shown by the multiple exposure indicator in the information display.

• $ (on): Camera ready to record new multiple exposure. Press the

shutter-release button all the way down to begin shooting.

• $ (flashes): Shooting in progress.

D Multiple Exposures

Do not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure.

The information listed in the playback photo information display (including metering, exposure, shooting mode, focal length, date of recording and camera orientation) is for the first shot in the multiple exposure.

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

Auto Automatic white balance adjustment. Recommended in most situations.

Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting.

Fluorescent Use with the light sources listed on page 77.

Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.

Flash Use with the flash.

Cloudy Use in daylight under overcast skies.

Shade Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.

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

1 Place the cursor in the information display.

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

Press the

P button Information display

2 Display white balance options.

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

3 Choose a white balance option.

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

A The Shooting Menu

White balance can be selected using the White balance option in the shooting menu (0 150), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (0 78) or measure a value for preset white balance (0 79).

The I Fluorescent option in the White balance menu can be used to select the light source from the bulb types shown at right.

A Color Temperature

The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths. While light sources with a color temperature in the neighborhood of 5000– 5500 K appear white, light sources with a lower color temperature, such as incandescent light bulbs, appear slightly yellow or red. Light sources with a higher color temperature appear tinged with blue. The camera white balance options are adapted to the following color temperatures (all figures are approximate):

• I (sodium-vapor lamps): 2700 K

• J (incandescent)/

I (warm-white fluorescent): 3000 K

• I (white fluorescent): 3700 K

• I (cool-white fluorescent): 4200 K

• I (day white fluorescent): 5000 K

• H (direct sunlight): 5200 K

• N (flash): 5400 K

• G (cloudy): 6000 K

• I (daylight fluorescent): 6500 K

• I (high temp. mercury-vapor): 7200 K

• M (shade): 8000 K

A The Fn Button

For information on automatically varying white balance settings over a series of shots, see page 83. For information on using the Fn button and the command dial to select a white balance option, see page 165.

Fine-Tuning White Balance

White balance can be “fine-tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image. fine-tuned using the White balance option in the shooting menu.

White balance is

1 Display white balance options.

To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options.

G button

2 Select a white balance option.

Highlight an option other than Preset manual and press 2 (if Fluorescent is

selected, highlight a lighting type and press

The fine-tuning options shown at right

2). will be displayed. available with Preset manual white balance.

Fine-tuning is not

Coordinates

Adjustmen

3 Fine-tune white balance.

Use the multi selector to fine-tune white balance.

Increase green

Increase

blue

Increase magenta

A White Balance Fine-Tuning

The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a “warm” setting such as J (incandescent) is selected will make photographs slightly “colder” but will not actually make them blue.

4 Save changes and exit.

Press J.

Increase amber

Preset Manual

Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. methods are available for setting preset white balance:

Method Description

Measure

Use photo White balance is copied from photo on memory card (0 82).

Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photo and white balance measured by camera (see below).

Two

❚❚ Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance

1 Light a reference object.

Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph.

2 Display white balance options.

To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options.

Highlight Preset manual and press

G button

3 Select Measure.

Highlight Measure and press 2. The menu shown at right will be displayed; highlight Ye s and press J.

The message shown at right will be displayed before the camera enters preset measurement mode.

When the camera is ready to measure white balance, a flashing D (L) will appear in the viewfinder and information display.

4 Measure white balance.

Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus.

No photograph will be recorded;

5 Check the results.

If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, the message shown at right will be displayed and a will flash in the viewfinder for about eight seconds before the camera returns to shooting mode. return to shooting mode immediately, press the shutter-release button halfway.

If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. information display and a flashing ba will appear in the viewfinder for about eight seconds. measure white balance again.

A message will appear in the

Return to Step 4 and

D Measuring Preset White Balance

If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the time selected for Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 160). The default setting is eight seconds.

D Preset White Balance

The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time; the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured. Note that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when measuring white balance; when shooting in mode M, adjust exposure so that the exposure indicator shows ±0 (0 59).

A Other Methods for Measuring Preset White Balance

To enter preset measurement mode (see above) after selecting preset white balance in the information display (0 76), press J for a few seconds. If white balance has been assigned to the Fn button (0 165), white balance preset measurement mode can be activated by keeping the Fn button pressed for a few seconds after selecting preset white balance with the Fn button and command dial.

A Studio Settings

In studio settings, a standard gray panel can be used as a reference object when measuring preset white balance.

❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph

Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card.

1 Select Preset manual.

To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options.

Highlight Preset manual and press

G button

2 Select Use photo.

Highlight Use photo and press 2.

3 Choose Select image.

Highlight Select image and press 2 (to skip the remaining steps and use the image last selected for preset white balance, select This image).

4 Choose a folder.

Highlight the folder containing the source image and press 2.

5 Highlight the source image.

To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold the X button.

6 Copy white balance.

Press J to set preset white balance to the white balance value for the highlighted photograph.

Bracketing

Bracketing automatically varies exposure, white balance, or Active D-Lighting (ADL) settings slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value. in which it is difficult to set exposure or white balance and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot, or to experiment with different settings for the same subject.

Option Description

Vary exposure over a series of three photographs.

bracketing

Shot 1: unmodified Shot 2: exposure reduced Shot 3: exposure increased

bracketing ADL

bracketing

Each time the shutter is released, the camera creates three images, each with a different white balance. Take one photo with Active D-Lighting off, and another at the current Active D-Lighting setting.

Not available with image qualities of NEF (RAW).

1 Choose a bracketing option.

After pressing G to display the menus, highlight Custom Setting e2 (Auto bracketing set) and press 2.

Choose in situations

The options shown at right will be displayed. Highlight the desired bracketing type and press J.

2 Place the cursor in the information display.

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

Press the

G button

P button Information display

Nikon D5200 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Package Contents

Q&A Index

Table of Contents

For Your Safety

Notices

Introduction

Getting to Know the Camera

The Camera Body

The Mode Dial

The Viewfinder

The Monitor

The Information Display

The Command Dial

Camera Menus: An Overview

Using Camera Menus

First Steps

Basic Photography

Battery Level and Card Capacity

Creative Photography (Scene Modes)

The Mode Dial

kPortra it

lLandscape

pChild

mSports

nClose up

Other Scenes

oNight Portrait

rNight Landscape

sParty/Indoor

tBeach/Snow

uSunset

vDusk/Dawn

wPet Portrai t

xCandlelight

yBlossom

zAutumn Colors

0Food

More on Photography (All Modes)

Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, and Quiet Release Modes

Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes

Focus

Focus Mode

AF-Area Mode

Focus Point Selection

Focus Lock

Manual Focus

Image Quality and Size

Image Quality

Image Size

Using the Built-in Flash

Flash Mode

ISO Sensitivity

Interval Timer Photography

Restoring Default Settings

P, S, A, and M Modes

Shutter Speed and Aperture

Mode P (Programmed Auto)

Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)

Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)

Mode M (Manual)

Exposure

Metering

Autoexposure Lock

Exposure Compensation

Flash Compensation

Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows

Active D-Lighting

High Dynamic Range (HDR)

Multiple Exposure

White Balance

Fine-Tuning White Balance

Preset Manual

Bracketing