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DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
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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
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The Q&A Index........................ 0 ii Troubleshooting..................... 0 224
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The Index ................................ 0 243
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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
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prevent damage to the camera.
This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the
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camera.
This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.
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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)
Reference CD (contains this manual)
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.
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Q&A Index
Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.
Taking Photographs
Shooting Modes and Framing Options
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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
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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
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Can I choose how the camera focuses? 33–34
Can I choose the focus point? 38
Image Quality and Size
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How do I take pictures for printing at large sizes?
How can I get more pictures on the memory card?
Exposure
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Can I make photos brighter or darker? 65
How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? 69–72
Using the Flash
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Can I set the flash to fire automatically when needed?
How do I avoid “red-eye”?
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45–48How do I keep the flash from firing?
Viewing Photographs
Playback
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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
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How do I delete unwanted photos? 127–129
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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
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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?
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Table of Contents
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
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More on Photography (All Modes) 29
Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, and Quiet Release Modes........29
Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes ...........................................................................31
Focus ............................................................................................................................................33
Focus Mode...............................................................................................................................33
AF-Area Mode ..........................................................................................................................36
Focus Point Selection ............................................................................................................38
Focus Lock.................................................................................................................................38
Manual Focus ...........................................................................................................................40
Image Quality and Size ..........................................................................................................42
Image Quality...........................................................................................................................42
Image Size..................................................................................................................................44
Using the Built-in Flash..........................................................................................................45
Flash Mode................................................................................................................................46
ISO Sensitivity............................................................................................................................49
Interval Timer Photography.................................................................................................51
Restoring Default Settings ...................................................................................................53
P, S, A, and M Modes 55
Shutter Speed and Aperture................................................................................................55
Mode P (Programmed Auto) ..............................................................................................56
Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) ..........................................................................................57
Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto).......................................................................................58
Mode M (Manual)....................................................................................................................59
Exposure .....................................................................................................................................62
Metering..................................................................................................................................... 62
Autoexposure Lock ................................................................................................................63
Exposure Compensation......................................................................................................65
Flash Compensation ..............................................................................................................67
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows ...............................................................69
Active D-Lighting....................................................................................................................69
High Dynamic Range (HDR) ................................................................................................71
Multiple Exposure....................................................................................................................73
White Balance ...........................................................................................................................76
Fine-Tuning White Balance .................................................................................................78
Preset Manual...........................................................................................................................79
Bracketing ..................................................................................................................................83
Picture Controls........................................................................................................................86
Selecting a Picture Control..................................................................................................86
Modifying Picture Controls .................................................................................................87
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Creating Custom Picture Controls.................................................................................... 90
Sharing Custom Picture Controls ..................................................................................... 92
Live View 93
Framing Photographs in the Monitor .............................................................................. 93
Focusing in Live View............................................................................................................ 94
The Live View Display............................................................................................................ 97
Recording and Viewing Movies 101
Recording Movies................................................................................................................. 101
Movie Settings.......................................................................................................................103
Viewing Movies ..................................................................................................................... 106
Editing Movies ....................................................................................................................... 107
Trimming Movies..................................................................................................................107
Saving Selected Frames .....................................................................................................110
Special Effects 111
Shooting with Special Effects........................................................................................... 111
% Night Vision...................................................................................................................112
g Color Sketch .................................................................................................................112
( Miniature Effect ...........................................................................................................112
3 Selective Color .............................................................................................................113
1 Silhouette ......................................................................................................................113
2 High Key .........................................................................................................................113
3 Low Key ..........................................................................................................................113
Options Available in Live View ........................................................................................114
Playback and Deletion 118
Full-Frame Playback.............................................................................................................118
Photo Information................................................................................................................119
Thumbnail Playback ............................................................................................................ 123
Calendar Playback ................................................................................................................ 124
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........................................................................... 125
Protecting Photographs from Deletion........................................................................ 126
Deleting Photographs ........................................................................................................ 127
Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback........................................................127
The Playback Menu..............................................................................................................128
Slide Shows............................................................................................................................. 130
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Connections 132
Installing ViewNX 2 .............................................................................................................. 132
Using ViewNX 2 ..................................................................................................................... 134
Copy Pictures to the Computer ...................................................................................... 134
View Pictures ......................................................................................................................... 135
Printing Photographs .......................................................................................................... 137
Connecting the Printer ...................................................................................................... 137
Printing Pictures One at a Time ......................................................................................138
Printing Multiple Pictures ................................................................................................. 140
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set......................................................................... 143
Viewing Photographs on TV ............................................................................................. 145
Standard Definition Devices ............................................................................................ 145
High-Definition Devices .................................................................................................... 146
Camera Menus 148
D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ........................................................................... 148
Playback Folder................................................................................................................ 148
Playback Display Options............................................................................................. 149
Image Review ................................................................................................................... 149
Rotate Tall .......................................................................................................................... 149
C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ............................................................................ 150
Reset Shooting Menu .................................................................................................... 150
Storage Folder.................................................................................................................. 151
Auto Distortion Control ................................................................................................ 151
Color Space........................................................................................................................ 152
Long Exposure NR........................................................................................................... 153
High ISO NR ....................................................................................................................... 153
ISO Sensitivity Settings.................................................................................................. 153
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings ................................................................... 155
Reset Custom Settings................................................................................................... 156
a: Autofocus ........................................................................................................................... 157
a1: AF-C Priority Selection............................................................................................ 157
a2: Number of Focus Points......................................................................................... 157
a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator................................................................................. 158
a4: Rangefinder ................................................................................................................ 159
b: Exposure............................................................................................................................. 159
b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl.................................................................................. 159
c: Timers/AE Lock ................................................................................................................. 159
c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L ................................................................................ 159
c2: Auto off Timers .......................................................................................................... 160
c3: Self-Timer..................................................................................................................... 160
c4: Remote on Duration (ML-L3)................................................................................ 161
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d: Shooting/Display .............................................................................................................161
d1: Beep...............................................................................................................................161
d2: Viewfinder Grid Display..........................................................................................161
d3: ISO Display ..................................................................................................................161
d4: File Number Sequence ...........................................................................................162
d5: Exposure Delay Mode .............................................................................................162
d6: Print Date.....................................................................................................................163
e: Bracketing/Flash...............................................................................................................164
e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash ..................................................................................164
e2: Auto Bracketing Set .................................................................................................164
f: Controls ................................................................................................................................165
f1: Assign Fn Button ........................................................................................................165
f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button .........................................................................................166
f3: Reverse Dial Rotation................................................................................................166
f4: Slot Empty Release Lock..........................................................................................166
f5: Reverse Indicators......................................................................................................166
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup .......................................................................................... 167
Format Memory Card .....................................................................................................168
Monitor Brightness..........................................................................................................168
Info Display Format.........................................................................................................169
Auto Info Display..............................................................................................................171
Image Dust Off Ref Photo .............................................................................................171
Video Mode........................................................................................................................172
Flicker Reduction..............................................................................................................172
Time Zone and Date .......................................................................................................173
Language ............................................................................................................................173
Image Comment ..............................................................................................................174
Auto Image Rotation ......................................................................................................174
Accessory Terminal .........................................................................................................175
Eye-Fi Upload ....................................................................................................................176
Wireless Mobile Adapter ...............................................................................................177
Firmware Version .............................................................................................................177
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ................................................................. 178
Creating Retouched Copies..............................................................................................179
D-Lighting...........................................................................................................................180
Red-Eye Correction..........................................................................................................180
Trim .......................................................................................................................................181
Monochrome..................................................................................................................... 181
Filter Effects........................................................................................................................182
Color Balance.....................................................................................................................183
Image Overlay ...................................................................................................................184
NEF (RAW) Processing ....................................................................................................186
Resize....................................................................................................................................187
Quick Retouch...................................................................................................................188
Straighten ...........................................................................................................................188
Distortion Control............................................................................................................188
Fisheye.................................................................................................................................189
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Color Outline..................................................................................................................... 189
Color Sketch ......................................................................................................................189
Perspective Control ........................................................................................................190
Miniature Effect................................................................................................................ 191
Selective Color.................................................................................................................. 192
Side-by-side Comparison ............................................................................................. 194
m Recent Settings/O My Menu....................................................................................... 195
My Menu ................................................................................................................................. 195
Technical Notes 199
Compatible Lenses...............................................................................................................199
Compatible CPU Lenses .................................................................................................... 199
Compatible Non-CPU Lenses .......................................................................................... 201
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)................................................................................. 204
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) .................................................................205
Other Accessories ................................................................................................................. 209
Approved Memory Cards.................................................................................................. 211
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ........................................................ 212
Caring for the Camera ......................................................................................................... 213
Storage..................................................................................................................................... 213
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 213
The Low-Pass Filter.............................................................................................................. 214
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ............................................................. 218
Caring for the Camera........................................................................................................ 218
Caring for the Battery ......................................................................................................... 219
Available Settings ................................................................................................................. 221
Exposure Program (Mode P)............................................................................................. 223
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 224
Battery/Display ..................................................................................................................... 224
Shooting (All Modes) .......................................................................................................... 224
Shooting (P, S, A, M)........................................................................................................... 226
Playback .................................................................................................................................. 226
Miscellaneous........................................................................................................................ 227
Error Messages....................................................................................................................... 228
Specifications .........................................................................................................................231
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR.......................................................... 237
Memory Card Capacity ....................................................................................................... 241
Battery Life .............................................................................................................................. 242
Index..........................................................................................................................................243
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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
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this Nikon product.
❚❚ WARNINGS
Keep the sun out of the frame
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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
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Viewing the sun or other strong light
source through the viewfinder could
cause permanent visual impairment.
Using the viewfinder diopter adjustment control
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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vehicle
Failure to observe this precaution could
result in accidents.
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Observe caution when using the flash
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• 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
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 this
product 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.
• 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).
ATT EN TI ON
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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/
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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
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21 Lens release button.............. 19
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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
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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
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Shutter-release button
8 Power switch.............................2
9 Movie-record button..........101
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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
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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
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7 Diopter adjustment
control...................................17
8 P (information edit) button
..................................................6
Restoring default settings
............................................53
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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
..........................................15, 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
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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
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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.
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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.
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The Viewfinder
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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
................................................15
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
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remaining ............................20
before memory buffer
fills .........................................30
indicator...............................79
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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.
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D The Viewfinder
The response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature.
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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).
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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.
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Press the P button once to view settings, and again to
Highlight items using the multi
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P button
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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
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GPS connection indicator
8 Exposure delay mode........ 162
9 Multiple exposure
indicator................................75
10 Print date indicator............. 163
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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M (Y) button Command dial
Adjust flash compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 68).
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P, S, A, or M M (Y) button E (N) button Command dial
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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)
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Fn button Command dial
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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)
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• C: Shooting (0 150) • m/O: Recent settings or My Menu (defaults
A: Custom Settings (0 155)
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B: Setup (0 167)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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