Nikon Camcorder D5200 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

Package Contents

Confirm that the package contains the following items:

BS-1 accessory shoe cover

DK-20 rubber eyecup

BF-1B body cap

D5200 camera

EN-EL14 rechargeable

Li-ion battery (with terminal

cover)

MH-24 battery charger (plug

adapter supplied in countries or

regions where required; shape

depends on country of sale)

AN-DC3 strap

UC-E17 USB cable

EG-CP16 audio/video cable

DK-5 eyepiece cap (0 32)

ViewNX 2 CD-ROM

User’s Manual

Reference CD (contains this manual)

Warranty

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?

How do I quickly adjust settings for different scenes?

Can I use special effects during shooting?

21–23

24–28

111–117

Can I adjust shutter speed to freeze or blur motion (mode S)?

Can I adjust aperture to blur backgrounds or bring them into focus

(mode A)?

How do I make long (“time”) exposures (mode M)?

Can I frame photos in the monitor (live view)?

Can I shoot movies?

93–100

101–102

Release Modes

Can I take photos one at a time or in quick succession?

How do I take pictures with the self-timer or a remote control?

Can I reduce shutter noise in quiet surroundings (quiet shutter

release) ?

Focus

Can I choose how the camera focuses?

Can I choose the focus point?

33–34

Image Quality and Size

How do I take pictures for printing at large sizes?

How can I get more pictures on the memory card?

42 –44

Exposure

Can I make photos brighter or darker?

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 keep the flash from firing?

How do I avoid “red-eye”?

45 –48

Viewing Photographs

Playback

How do I view photographs on the camera?

How do I view more information about a photo?

Can I view photos in an automatic slide show?

Can I view photos on a TV?

Can I protect photos from accidental deletion?

Deletion

How do I delete unwanted photos?

127 –129

Retouching Photographs

How do I create retouched copies of photos?

178–19 4

180

How do I remove “red-eye”?

How do I make JPEG copies of RAW (NEF) photos?

Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to make a single image?

Can I create a copy of a photo that looks like a painting?

Can I trim movie footage on the camera or save movie stills?

Menus and Settings

How do I adjust settings in the information display?

11–13

16, 173

160

How do I use the menus?

How do I display menus in another language?

How do I keep the displays from turning off?

How do I focus the viewfinder?

Can I display a framing grid in the monitor?

How do I set the camera clock?

16, 1 73

168

How do I format memory cards?

How do I restore default settings?

Is there any way to stop the camera beeping?

How do I get help for a menu or message?

161

11, 2 28

Connections

How do I copy photos to a computer?

132–136

137–144

How do I print photos?

138, 144,

163

Can I print the date of recording on my photos?

Maintenance and Optional Accessories

What memory cards can I use?

211

199

204

What lenses can I use?

What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use?

What other accessories are available for my camera?

What software is available for my camera?

What do I do with the supplied eyepiece cap?

How do I clean the camera?

209

213

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

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

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

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

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

The Monito r .................................................................................................................................5

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

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

Camera Menus: An Overvie w ..............................................................................................11

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

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

Basic Photography

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/Sno w .................................................................................................................... 27

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

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

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

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

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

z Autumn Color s ............................................................................................................... 28

0 Foo d .................................................................................................................................... 28

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 remote (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.

I (E/#) button

2 Choose a release mode.

Highlight a release mode and press J to return

to the information display. Photographs can be

taken immediately.

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 241.

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

I (E/#) button

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 photograph.

Self-timer mode: Press the shutter-release button

halfway to focus, and then press the button the

rest of the way down. The self-timer lamp will

start to flash and a beep will begin to sound. Two

seconds before the photo is taken, the lamp will

stop flashing and the beeping will become more rapid. The shutter will be

released ten seconds after the timer starts.

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. In delayed remote mode, the self-

timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the

shutter is released. In quick-response remote mode, the self-

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.

❚❚Using Optional WR-R10 and WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers (0 210)

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

the WR-R10/WR-T10.

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

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, it will automatically pop up and fire when

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

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

or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (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

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.

Auto-servo

AF-A

AF-S

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

pressed halfway. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.

For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while shutter-

release 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).

Continuous-

servo AF

AF-C

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. Press the

P button again to place the cursor in the

information display.

P button

Information display

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 return to

shooting mode, press the shutter-release button

halfway.

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 shutter-

release 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.

The focus point contains

areas of sharply contrasting

brightness.

Example: Subject is the same

color as the background.

The focus point contains

objects at different distances

from the camera.

Example: Subject is half in

the shade.

Background objects appear

larger than the subject.

Example: A building is in the

frame behind the subject.

Example: Subject is inside a

cage.

The subject contains many

The subject is dominated by

fine details.

regular geometric patterns.

Example: A field of flowers or

other subjects that are

small or lack variation in

brightness.

Example: Blinds or a row of

windows in a skyscraper.

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 shutter-

release button is pressed halfway. The AF-assist illuminator will not

light:

AF-assist illuminator

• 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)

• If the center focus point is not selected in c (single-point), d (dynamic-area), or f (3D-

tracking) 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 AF-

assist 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.

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

Single-point AF 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

Dynamic-area AF

(9 points)

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).

Dynamic-area AF

(21 points)

•

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).

Dynamic-area AF

(39 points)

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.

Camera automatically detects subject and selects focus point.

3D-tracking

Auto-area AF

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 return 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 3 6).

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. Press J to select the

center focus point.

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. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus

(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. Focus lock is most

effective when an option other than e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode

(0 36).

1 Focus.

Position the subject in the selected focus point

and press the shutter-release button halfway to

initiate focus. Check that the in-focus indicator

(I) appears in the viewfinder.

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;

0 63). Focus will remain locked while the A (L)

button is pressed, even if you later remove your

finger from the shutter-release button.

Shutter-release button

A (L) 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 shutter-

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

above).

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).

A-M

M/A-M

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.

mode switch 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. Photographs can be taken at any time, even

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). After

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. Note that with the subjects listed on

page 34, the in-focus indicator may sometimes be displayed when the subject is not

in focus; confirm focus in the viewfinder before shooting.

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.).

46.5mm

Focal plane mark

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. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger

sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored

on the memory card (0 241).

Image Quality

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

Option File type

NEF (RAW) +

JPEG fine

Description

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

image.

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

JPEG normal JPEG JPEG image.

NEF (RAW) +

JPEG basic

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

NEF card. Settings such as white balance and contrast can be adjusted after

shooting.

NEF (RAW)

JPEG fine

Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 4 (fine quality).

JPEG normal JPEG 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).

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 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.

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)

6000 × 4000

4496 × 3000

2992 × 2000

Print size (cm/in.) ^*

50.8 × 33.9/20 × 13.3

38.1 × 25.4/15.0 × 10

25.3 × 16.9/10 × 6.7

Large

Medium

Small

* 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. Press the

P button again to place the cursor in the

information display.

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 gModes

1 Choose a flash mode (0 4 6).

2 Take pictures.

The flash will pop up as required when the

shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and

fire when a photograph is taken. If the flash does

not pop up automatically, DO NOT attempt to raise it

by hand. Failure to observe this precaution could

damage the flash.

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

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 4 6).

M (Y) button

3 Take pictures.

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.

Flash Mode

The flash modes available vary with shooting mode:

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

No Auto

Njo Auto+red-eye reduction

Flash off

Fill flash

Auto slow sync+

red-eye reduction

Njr

Nr Auto slow sync

Flash off

P, A

Fill flash

Red-eye reduction

Njp Slow sync+red-eye reduction

S, M

Fill flash

Red-eye reduction

Rear-curtain sync

Slow sync

Rear-curtain+slow sync

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 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. Red-eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires,

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-curtain 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

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

¹/200–¹/60 s

¹/200–¹/125 s

¹/200–1 s

Mode

Shutter speed

¹/200–30 s

¹/200–30 s, Bulb

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

n, 0

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

1.4

2.8

5.6

200

2.8

5.6

400

2.8

5.6

800 1600 3200 6400

5.6

—

1.0–8.5

0.7–6.0

0.6–4.2

0.6–3.0

0.6–2.1

0.6–1.5

0.6–1.1

0.6–0.7

3ft 3in.–27ft 11n.

2ft 4in.–19ft 8in.

2ft–13ft 9in.

2ft–9ft 10in.

2ft–6ft 11in.

2ft–4ft 11in.

2ft–3ft 7in.

5.6

—

2ft–2ft 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)). Choosing Auto allows

the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions.

Mode

ISO sensitivity

i, j, %

P, S, A, M

Auto

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. Press the

P button again to place the cursor in the

information display.

P button

Information display

2 Display ISO sensitivity options.

Highlight the current ISO sensitivity in the

information display and press J.

3 Choose an ISO sensitivity.

Highlight an option and press J. To return 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.

G button

2 Choose a starting time.

Choose from the following starting triggers.

•

To start shooting immediately, highlight Now

and press 2. Shooting begins about three

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. Press 4 or 2 to

highlight hours or minutes and press 1 or

3 to change. Press 2 to continue.

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). The first

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. Shooting will continue at the selected

interval until all shots have been taken. Note that because shutter speed and

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. If shooting can not proceed at current settings (for

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.

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). The

information display turns off briefly while settings are

reset.

G button

P button

❚❚Settings Accessible from the Information Display

Option

Default

Option

Default

Image quality

JPEG normal 42 AF-area mode

Image size

Auto bracketing

P, S, A, M

HDR (high dynamic range)

P, S, A, M

Active D-Lighting

P, S, A, M

White balance ¹

P, S, A, M

ISO sensitivity

P, S, A, M

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

Large

Off

Viewfinder

n, x, 0, 1, 2, 3

Single-point AF

Dynamic-area AF

(39 points)

m, w

i, j, k, l, p, o, r, s,

t, u, v, y, z, g, 3, P, S, A, Auto-area AF

Live view/movie

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

y, z

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

3, P, S, A, M

n, 0

Metering

P, S, A, M

Flash mode

i, k, p, n, w, g

Off

Auto

100

Face-priority AF

Wide-area AF

Normal-area AF

Auto

Matrix metering 62

Unmodified ²86

Auto

Auto slow sync

Auto+red-eye

reduction

Fill flash

Focus mode

Viewfinder

Shooting modes other

than %

Live view/movie

AF-A

AF-S

P, S, A, M

Flash compensation

P, S, A, M

Exposure compensation

%, P, S, A, M

Off

1 Fine-tuning reset to zero.

2 Current Picture Control only.

❚❚Other Settings

Option

Release mode

m, w

Other shooting modes

Focus point ^*

AE/AF lock hold

Shooting modes other

than i and j

Flexible program

Multiple exposure

Multiple exposure mode

P, S, A, M

Default

Option

Special effects mode

Default

Continuous H

Single frame

Center

Vividness

Outlines

(

114

115

116

Orientation

Width

Landscape

Normal

Off

166

Color

Off

Color range

Off

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

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

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.

Programmed auto

(0 56)

Shutter-priority auto User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best

(0 57)

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.

Aperture-priority auto

(0 58)

User controls both shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed

to “Bulb” or “Time” for long time-exposures.

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

Fast shutter speed

Slow shutter speed

(1 s)

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

(Remember, the higher the f-number, the

smaller the aperture.)

(¹/1600 s)

Mode P (Programmed Auto)

In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for

optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and

other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed

and aperture. To take photographs in programmed auto:

Mode dial

1 Rotate the mode dial to P.

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. All

Command dial

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.

A See Also

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

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. Use slow

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)

Mode dial

To take photographs in shutter-priority auto:

1 Rotate the mode dial to S.

2 Choose a shutter speed.

Shutter speed is shown in the viewfinder

and information display. Rotate the

command dial to choose the desired shutter

speed from values between 30 s and ¹/4000 s.

Command dial

3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

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. Large apertures

(low f-numbers) reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the

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

details in the background and foreground. Short field depths are generally used in

portraits to blur background details, long field depths in landscape photographs to

bring the foreground and background into focus.

Large aperture (f/5.6)

Small aperture (f/22)

Mode dial

To take photographs in aperture-priority auto:

1 Rotate the mode dial to A.

2 Choose an aperture.

Aperture is shown in the viewfinder and

information display. Rotate the command

dial to choose the desired aperture from

values between the minimum and

maximum for the lens.

Command dial

3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

Mode M (Manual)

In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs

in manual mode:

Mode dial

1 Rotate the mode dial to M.

2 Choose aperture and shutter speed.

Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and

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

values between 30 s and ¹/4000 s or select “Bulb” or “Time” to hold the shutter

open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (0 60). Aperture is selected by

rotating the command dial while keeping the E (N) button pressed: choose

from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens. Shutter speed

and aperture are shown in the viewfinder and information display.

Shutter speed

Aperture

Command

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 time-

exposures of moving lights, the stars, night

scenery, or fireworks.

•

Bulb (A): The shutter remains open while

the shutter-release button is held down. To

prevent blur, use a tripod, optional WR-R10 and

WR-T10 wireless remote controllers, or an

optional MC-DC2 remote cord (0 210). The

shutter-release buttons on the WR-T10 and

MC-DC2 perform the same role as the camera

shutter-release button.

Length of exposure: 35 s

Aperture: f/25

•

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

control (0 210). Start the exposure by pressing the ML-L3 shutter-release button.

The shutter remains open for 30 minutes or until the button is pressed a second

time.

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).

Mode dial

2 Rotate the mode dial to M.

3 Choose a shutter speed.

Rotate the command dial to choose a

shutter speed of Bulb (A). For a shutter

speed of “Time” (&), select a remote control

release mode (0 31) after choosing the

shutter speed.

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. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until

the exposure is complete.

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

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. Shooting ends

automatically after 30 minutes.

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

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

Matrix

metering

Center-

weighted meter for portraits; recommended when using filters with an exposure factor

metering (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

Spot

metering

darker.

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 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.

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 shutter-

release button halfway to set focus and meter

exposure. Check that the in-focus indicator (I)

appears in the viewfinder.

Shutter-release

2 Lock exposure.

button

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).

A (L) button

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.

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

Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 0 56)

Shutter speed

Programmed auto

Shutter-priority auto

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. It is most effective when used with

M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) (0 62). Choose from values

between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of ¹/3 EV. In

general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it

darker.

–1 EV

No exposure compensation

+1 EV

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 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.

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to 0. Exposure

compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off, but is reset if you select

another mode after choosing %.

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

+2 EV

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

¹/3 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. Press the

P button again to place the cursor in the

information display.

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. Flash

compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.

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. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when

photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking

pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. It is most effective when used with

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. Press the

P button again to place the cursor in the

information display.

P button

Information display

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. If

YAuto is selected, the camera will

automatically adjust Active D-Lighting

according to shooting conditions. To return to

shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway.

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

other metering methods, a setting of v Auto is equivalent to T Normal). It can

not be used to record NEF (RAW) images. The flash can not be used while HDR is in

effect.

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. Press the

P button again to place the cursor in the

information display.

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. If

v Auto is selected, the camera will

automatically adjust HDR according to shooting

conditions. To return to shooting mode, press the

shutter-release button halfway.

u will be displayed in the viewfinder.

4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

The camera takes two exposures when the

shutter-release button is pressed all the way

down. “l u” will flash in the viewfinder

while the images are combined; no photographs

can be taken until recording is complete. HDR

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.

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. Multiple exposures produce colors noticeably superior to those in

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.

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 ¹/2 for two

exposures, ¹/3 for three exposures).

•

Off: Gain is not adjusted when recording multiple exposure. Recommended

if background is dark.

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. In self-timer mode, the

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). In other release modes, one photograph will be taken each

time the shutter-release button is pressed; continue shooting until all

exposures have been recorded.

❚❚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. A multiple

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. Note that

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 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

v Auto

Description

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

Shade

Use in daylight under overcast skies.

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. Press the

P button again to place the cursor in the

information display.

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)/

• H (direct sunlight): 5200 K

• N (flash): 5400 K

I (warm-white fluorescent): 3000 K

• I (white fluorescent): 3700 K

• I (cool-white fluorescent): 4200 K

• I (day white fluorescent): 5000 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. White balance is

fine-tuned using the White balance option in the shooting menu.

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

2). The fine-tuning options shown at right

will be displayed. Fine-tuning is not

available with Preset manual white balance.

Coordinates

Adjustment

Increase green

3 Fine-tune white balance.

Use the multi selector to fine-tune white

balance.

Increase

blue

Increase

amber

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.

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. Two

methods are available for setting preset white balance:

Method

Measure

Description

Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photo

and white balance measured by camera (see below).

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

❚❚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

Yes 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. No photograph will be recorded;

white balance can be measured accurately

even when the camera is not in focus.

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. To

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. A message will appear in the

information display and a flashing b a

will appear in the viewfinder for about

eight seconds. Return to Step 4 and

measure white balance again.

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. Choose in situations

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

Each time the shutter is released, the camera creates three images, each with a

bracketing different white balance. Not available with image qualities of NEF (RAW).

ADL Take one photo with Active D-Lighting off, and another at the current Active

bracketing D-Lighting setting.

1 Choose a bracketing option.

After pressing G to display the menus,

highlight Custom Setting e2 (Auto

bracketing set) and press 2.

G button

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. Press the

P button again to place the cursor in the

information display.

P button

Information display

3 Display bracketing options.

Highlight the current bracketing setting and

press J.

4 Select a bracketing increment.

Highlight a bracketing increment and press J.

Choose from values between 0.3 and 2 EV (AE

bracketing) or 1 to 3 (WB bracketing), or select

ADL (ADL bracketing).

5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

AE bracketing: The camera will vary exposure with

each shot. The first shot will be taken at the

value currently selected for exposure compensation. The bracketing increment

will be subtracted from the current value in the second shot and added in the

third shot, “bracketing” the current value. The modified values are reflected in

the values shown for shutter speed and aperture.

WB bracketing: Each shot is processed to create three copies, one at the current

white balance setting, one with increased amber, and one with increased blue.

If there is not enough space available on the

memory card to record three images, the

exposure-count display in the viewfinder will

flash. Shooting can begin when a new memory

card is inserted.

ADL bracketing: The first shot after bracketing is activated is taken with Active

D-Lighting off, the second at the current Active D-Lighting setting (0 69; if

Active D-Lighting is off, the second shot will be taken with Active D-Lighting set

to Auto).

In continuous high-speed and continuous low-speed release modes, shooting will

pause after each bracketing cycle. If the camera is turned off before all shots in the

bracketing sequence have been taken, bracketing will resume from the next shot in

the sequence when the camera is turned on.

A The Bracketing Progress Indicator

During AE bracketing, progress is shown by the bracketing

indicator in the information display:

• v : Camera ready to take first shot.

• w : Camera ready to take second shot.

• x : Camera ready to take third shot.

During ADL bracketing, the setting that will be used for the next

shot is underlined in the information display.

A Disabling Bracketing

To disable bracketing and resume normal shooting, select OFF in Step 4 on the previous

page. To cancel bracketing before all frames have been recorded, rotate the mode dial to a

setting other than P, S, A, or M.

A Exposure Bracketing

The camera modifies exposure by varying shutter speed and aperture (mode P), aperture

(mode S), or shutter speed (modes A and M). If auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled in

modes P, S, and A, the camera will automatically vary ISO sensitivity for optimum exposure

when the limits of the camera exposure system are exceeded; in mode M, the camera will first

use auto ISO sensitivity control to bring exposure as close as possible to the optimum and

then bracket this exposure by varying shutter speed.

A See Also

For information on using the Fn button and the command dial to choose the bracketing

increment, see page 165.

Picture Controls

Nikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing

settings, including sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue, among

compatible devices and software.

Selecting a Picture Control

The camera offers six Picture Controls. In P, S, A, and M modes, you can choose a

Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene (in other modes, the camera

selects a Picture Control automatically).

Option

Description

Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended for most

situations.

Q Standard

Minimal processing for natural results. Choose for photographs that will later

be extensively processed or retouched.

R Neutral

Pictures are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint effect. Choose for photographs

that emphasize primary colors.

S Vivid

T Monochrome Take monochrome photographs.

e Portrait

Process portraits for skin with natural texture and a rounded feel.

f Landscape Produces vibrant landscapes and cityscapes.

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 Picture Control options.

Highlight the current Picture Control and press

3 Select a Picture Control.

Highlight a Picture Control and press J. To

return to the information display, press the

shutter-release button halfway.

Modifying Picture Controls

Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 90) can be modified to suit the scene or

the user’s creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick

adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings.

1 Display the Picture Control menu.

To display the menus, press the G button.

Highlight Set Picture Control in the

shooting menu and press 2.

G button

2 Select a Picture Control.

Highlight the desired Picture Control and

press 2.

3 Adjust settings.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting

and press 4 or 2 to choose a value (0 88).

Repeat this step until all settings have been

adjusted, or select Quick adjust to choose a

preset combination of settings. Default

settings can be restored by pressing the O

button.

4 Save changes and exit.

Press J.

A Modifications to Original Picture Controls

Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings are

indicated by an asterisk (“*”).

❚❚Picture Control Settings

Option

Description

Choose from options between –2 and +2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect

of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments).

For example, choosing positive values for Vivid makes pictures more vivid.

Not available with Neutral, Monochrome, or custom Picture Controls.

Control the sharpness of outlines. Select A to adjust sharpening

Quick adjust

Sharpening automatically according to the type of scene, or choose from values between

0 (no sharpening) and 9 (the higher the value, the greater the sharpening).

Select A to adjust contrast automatically according to the type of scene, or

choose from values between –3 and +3 (choose lower values to prevent

Contrast

highlights in portrait subjects from being “washed out” in direct sunlight,

higher values to preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low-contrast

subjects).

Choose –1 for reduced brightness, +1 for enhanced brightness. Does not

affect exposure.

Brightness

Control the vividness of colors. Select A to adjust saturation automatically

Saturation according to the type of scene, or choose from values between –3 and +3

(lower values reduce saturation and higher values increase it).

Choose negative values (to a minimum of –3) to make reds more purple,

Hue

blues more green, and greens more yellow, positive values (up to +3) to

make reds more orange, greens more blue, and blues more purple.

Filter

Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. Choose

effects

from Off, yellow, orange, red, and green (0 89).

Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs from B&W (black-and-

white), Sepia, Cyanotype (blue-tinted monochrome), Red, Yellow, Green,

Blue Green, Blue, Purple Blue, Red Purple (0 89).

Toning

D “A” (Auto)

Results for auto sharpening, contrast, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of

the subject in the frame.

A Preset Picture Controls Versus Custom Picture Controls

The Picture Controls supplied with the camera are referred to as preset Picture Controls.

Custom Picture Controls are created through modifications to existing Picture Controls using

the Manage Picture Control option in the shooting menu (0 90). Both preset and custom

Picture Controls can be selected in the information display or using the Set Picture Control

option in the shooting menu. In addition, custom Picture Controls can be saved to a

memory card for sharing among other cameras of the same model and compatible software

(0 92).

A The Picture Control Grid

Pressing the X button in Step 3 displays a Picture Control grid

showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Picture Control

in relation to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed

when Monochrome is selected). Release the X button to return to

the Picture Control menu.

The icons for Picture Controls that use auto contrast and saturation

are displayed in green in the Picture Control grid, and lines appear

parallel to the axes of the grid.

A Previous Settings

The line under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu

indicates the previous value for the setting. Use this as a reference

when adjusting settings.

A Custom Picture Controls

The options available with custom picture controls are the same as those on which the

custom picture control was based.

A Filter Effects (Monochrome Only)

The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs.

The following filter effects are available:

Option

Yellow

Description

Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in

Orange landscape photographs. Orange produces more contrast than yellow, red

more contrast than orange.

Green Softens skin tones. Can be used for portraits.

Red

Note that the effects achieved with Filter effects are more pronounced than those

produced by physical glass filters.

A Toning (Monochrome Only)

Pressing 3 when Toning is selected displays saturation options.

Press 4 or 2 to adjust saturation. Saturation control is not available

when B&W (black-and-white) is selected.

Creating Custom Picture Controls

The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom

Picture Controls.

1 Select Manage Picture Control.

To display the menus, press the G button.

Highlight Manage Picture Control in the

shooting menu and press 2.

G button

2 Select Save/edit.

Highlight Save/edit and press 2.

3 Select a Picture Control.

Highlight an existing Picture Control and

press 2, or press J to proceed to step 5 to

save a copy of the highlighted Picture

Control without further modification.

4 Edit the selected Picture Control.

See page 88 for more information. To

abandon any changes and start over from

default settings, press the O button. Press J

when settings are complete.

5 Select a destination.

Highlight a destination for the custom

Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and

press 2.

6 Name the Picture Control.

The text-entry dialog shown at right will be

displayed. By default, new Picture Controls

are named by adding a two-digit number

(assigned automatically) to the name of the

existing Picture Control; to use the default

Keyboard

area

Name area

name, proceed to Step 7. To move the cursor in the name area, rotate the

command dial. To enter a new letter at the current cursor position, use the

multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press

J. To delete the character at the current cursor position, press the O button.

Custom Picture Control names can be up to nineteen characters long. Any

characters after the nineteenth will be deleted.

7 Save changes and exit.

Press X to save changes and exit. The new

Picture Control will appear in the Picture

Control list.

A Manage Picture Control > Rename

Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time

using the Rename option in the Manage Picture

Control menu.

A Manage Picture Control > Delete

The Delete option in the Manage Picture Control

menu can be used to delete selected custom Picture

Controls when they are no longer needed.

A The Original Picture Control Icon

The original preset Picture Control on which the

custom Picture Control is based is indicated by an icon

in the top right corner of the edit display.

Original Picture Control icon

Sharing Custom Picture Controls

Custom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with

ViewNX 2 or optional software such as Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card

and loaded into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can

be copied to the memory card to be used in compatible cameras and software and

then deleted when no longer needed.

To copy custom Picture Controls to or from the

memory card, or to delete custom Picture Controls

from the memory card, highlight Load/Save in the

Manage Picture Control menu and press 2. The

following options will be displayed:

•

Copy to camera: Copy custom Picture Controls from the

memory card to custom Picture Controls C-1

through C-9 on the camera and name them as

desired.

•

Delete from card: Delete selected custom Picture

Controls from the memory card. The confirmation

dialog shown at right will be displayed before a

Picture Control is deleted; to delete the selected

Picture Control, highlight Yes and press J.

Copy to card: Copy a custom Picture Control (C-1

through C-9) from the camera to a selected

destination (1 through 99) on the memory card.

•

A Saving Custom Picture Controls

Up to 99 custom Picture Controls can be stored on the memory card at any one time. The

memory card can only be used to store user-created custom Picture Controls. The preset

Picture Controls supplied with the camera can not be copied to the memory card, renamed,

or deleted.

Live View

Framing Photographs in the Monitor

Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view.

1 Rotate the live view switch.

The mirror will be raised and the view through

the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor.

The subject will no longer be visible in the

viewfinder.

Live view switch

2 Position the focus point.

Position the focus point over your subject as

described on page 96.

Focus point

3 Focus.

Press the shutter-release button halfway. The

focus point will flash green while the camera

focuses. If the camera is able to focus, the focus

point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to focus, the focus point

will flash red (note that pictures can be taken even when the focus point flashes

red; check focus in the monitor before shooting). Except in i and j modes,

exposure can be locked by pressing the A (L) button.

4 Take the picture.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the

way down. The monitor turns off and the

memory card access lamp lights during

recording. Do not remove the battery or memory

card or unplug the optional AC adapter until

Memory card access lamp

recording is complete. When shooting is

complete, the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds or

until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The camera will then return

to live view mode. To exit, rotate the live view switch.

Focusing in Live View

Follow the steps below to choose focus and AF-area modes and position the focus

point.

❚❚Choosing a Focus Mode

The following focus modes are available in live view (note that full-time–servo AF is

not available in g and ( modes):

Option

Description

For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is

pressed halfway.

AF-S Single-servo AF

For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously until shutter-

AF-F Full-time-servo AF release button is pressed. Focus locks when shutter-release

button is pressed halfway.

MF Manual focus

Focus manually (0 100).

1 Place the cursor in the information

display.

Press the P button to place the cursor in the

information display.

P button

2 Display focus options.

Highlight the current focus mode in the

information display and press J.

3 Choose a focus option.

Highlight an option and press J. To return to live

view, press P.

❚❚Choosing an AF-Area Mode

In modes other than i, j, and (, the following AF-area modes can be selected in

live view (note that subject-tracking AF is not available in %, g, and 3 modes):

Option

Description

The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait

subjects. Use for portraits.

Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other non-portrait

subjects. Use the multi selector to select the focus point.

Use for pin-point focus on a selected spot in the frame. A tripod is

recommended.

Face-priority AF

Wide-area AF

Normal-area AF

9 Subject-tracking AF Track a selected subject as it moves through the frame.

1 Place the cursor in the information

display.

Press the P button to place the cursor in the

information display.

P button

2 Display AF-area modes.

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 return to live

view, press P.

❚❚Choosing the Focus Point

The method for selecting the focus point for autofocus

varies with the option selected for AF-area mode

(0 95).

6 (face-priority AF): A double yellow border will be

displayed when the camera detects a portrait subject

(if multiple faces, up to a maximum of 35, are detected,

the camera will focus on the closest subject; to choose

a different subject, use the multi selector). If the

camera can no longer detect the subject (because, for

example, the subject has turned to face away from the

camera), the border will no longer be displayed.

Focus point

7/8 (wide- and normal-area AF): Use the multi selector to

move the focus point anywhere in the frame, or press

J to position the focus point in the center of the

frame.

Focus point

9 (subject-tracking AF): Position the focus point over

your subject and press J. The focus point will track

the selected subject as it moves through the frame. To

end focus tracking, press J a second time.

Focus point

D Subject Tracking

The camera may be unable to track subjects if they move quickly, leave the frame or are

obscured by other objects, change visibly in size, color, or brightness, or are too small, too

large, too bright, too dark, or similar in color or brightness to the background.

The Live View Display

y u

Item

Description

21 , 24,

55,

Shooting mode The mode currently selected with the mode dial.

111

“No movie” icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded.

—

99,

104

The amount of time remaining before live view ends

Time remaining

automatically. Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less.

Microphone

sensitivity

Microphone sensitivity for movie recording.

103

Sound level for audio recording. Displayed in red if level is too

high; adjust microphone sensitivity accordingly.

The current focus mode.

Sound level

Focus mode

AF-area mode

Time remaining

(movie mode)

Movie frame

size

The current AF-area mode.

The recording time remaining in movie mode.

The frame size of movies recorded in movie mode.

101

103

Manual movie

settings

indicator

Displayed when On is selected for Manual movie settings in

mode M.

104

The current focus point. The display varies with the option

selected for AF-area mode (0 95).

Indicates whether the photograph would be under- or over-

exposed at current settings (mode M only).

Focus point

Exposure

indicator

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

A Live View/Movie Recording Display Options

Press the R button to cycle through display options as shown below.

Circled areas indicate edges of movie frame crop

Show photo

indicators

Show movie

indicators (0 101) ^*

Hide indicators^*

Framing grid^*

* A crop showing the area recorded is displayed during movie recording when frame sizes

other than 640 × 424 are selected for Movie settings > Frame size/frame rate in the

shooting menu (0 103; the area outside the movie frame crop is grayed out when movie

indicators are displayed).

A Automatic Scene Selection (Scene Auto Selector)

If live view is selected in i or j mode, the camera will automatically analyze the subject and

select the appropriate shooting mode when autofocus is enabled. The selected mode is

shown in the monitor (0 97).

Portrait

Landscape

Close up

Human portrait subjects

Landscapes and cityscapes

Subjects close to the camera

Night portrait Portrait subjects framed against a dark background

Auto

Auto (flash off)

Subjects suited to i or j mode or that do not fall into the categories

listed above

A Exposure

Depending on the scene, exposure may differ from that which would be obtained when live

view is not used. Metering in live view is adjusted to suit the live view display, producing

photographs with exposure close to what is seen in the monitor. In P, S, A, and % modes,

exposure can be adjusted by 5 EV in increments of ¹/3 EV by rotating the command dial

while keeping the E (N) button pressed (0 65). Note that the effects of values over +3 EV or

under –3 EV can not be previewed in the monitor.

A HDMI

When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device, the camera monitor will remain on

and the video device will display the view through the lens. If the device supports HDMI-

CEC, select Off for the HDMI > Device control option in the setup menu (0 147) before

shooting in live view.

D Shooting in Live View Mode

To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with exposure, remove the

rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap before

shooting (0 32).

Although they will not appear in the final picture, distortion may be visible in the monitor if

the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame. Bright

light sources may leave after-images in the monitor when the camera is panned. Bright

spots may also appear. Flicker and banding visible in the monitor under fluorescent,

mercury vapor, or sodium lamps can be reduced using Flicker reduction (0 172), although

they may still be visible in the final photograph at some shutter speeds. When shooting in

live view mode, avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources. Failure to

observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera’s internal circuitry.

Live view ends automatically if the lens is removed or when the monitor is closed (closing

the monitor does not end live view on televisions or other external displays).

Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits; exit live

view when the camera is not in use. Note that the temperature of the camera’s internal

circuits may rise and noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be

displayed in the following instances (the camera may also become noticeably warm, but this

does not indicate a malfunction):

• The ambient temperature is high

• The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to record movies

• The camera has been used in continuous release mode for extended periods

If live view does not start when you attempt to start live view, wait for the internal circuits to

cool and then try again.

D The Count Down Display

A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0 97; the timer turns

red 5 s before the auto off timer expires (0 160) or if live view is about to end to protect the

internal circuits). Depending on shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately

when live view is selected. Note that although the count down does not appear in the

information display or during playback, live view will still end automatically when the timer

expires.

D Using Autofocus in Live View

Autofocus is slower in live view and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera

focuses. The camera may be unable to focus in the following situations:

• The subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame

• The subject lacks contrast

• The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness, or the

subject is lit by spot lighting or by a neon sign or other light source that changes in

brightness

• Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, sodium-vapor, or similar

lighting

• A cross (star) filter or other special filter is used

• The subject appears smaller than the focus point

• The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e.g., blinds or a row of windows

in a skyscraper)

• The subject is moving

Note that the focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable

to focus.

A Manual Focus

To focus in manual focus mode (0 40), rotate the

lens focus ring until the subject is in focus.

To magnify the view in the monitor up to about 9 ×

for precise focus, press the X button. While the view

through the lens is zoomed in, a navigation window

will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner

of the display. Use the multi selector to scroll to

areas of the frame not visible in the monitor

(available only if 7 (Wide-area AF) or 8 (Normal-

area AF) is selected for AF-area mode), or press

X button

Navigation window

W (Q) to zoom out.

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Recording and Viewing Movies

Recording Movies

Movies can be recorded in live view mode.

1 Rotate the live view switch.

The mirror is raised and the view through the lens is

displayed in the monitor instead of the viewfinder.

D The 0 Icon

A 0 icon (0 97) indicates that movies can not be recorded.

Live view switch

A Before Recording

Set aperture before recording in mode A or M.

2 Focus.

Frame the opening shot and focus as described in Steps 2

and 3 of “Framing Photographs in the Monitor” (0 93; see

also “Focusing in Live View” on pages 0 94 –96). Note that

the number of subjects that can be detected in face-

priority AF drops during movie recording.

3 Start recording.

Press the movie-record button to start recording. A

recording indicator and the time available are displayed in

the monitor. Except in i and j modes, exposure can be

locked by pressing the A (L) button (0 63) or (in modes

P, S, A, and %) altered by up to 3 EV in steps of ¹/3 EV by

pressing the E (N) button and rotating the command dial

(0 65; note that depending on the brightness of the

subject, changes to exposure may have no visible effect).

Movie-record button

Recording indicator

Time remaining

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4 End recording.

Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end

automatically when the maximum length is reached, the memory card is full,

another mode is selected, the lens is removed, or the monitor is closed (closing

the monitor does not end recording on televisions or other external displays).

A Taking Photographs During Movie Recording

To end movie recording, take a photograph, and exit to live view, press the shutter-release

button all the way down and hold it in this position until the shutter is released.

A Maximum Length

The maximum length for individual movie files is 4 GB (for maximum recording times, see

page 103); note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this

length is reached (0 211).

D Recording Movies

Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under

fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an

object moves at high speed through frame (flicker and banding can be reduced using

Flicker reduction; 0 172). Bright light sources may leave after-images when the camera is

panned. Jagged edges, color fringing, moiré, and bright spots may also appear. Bright

bands may appear in some areas of the frame if the subject is briefly illuminated by a flash or

other bright, momentary light source. When recording movies, avoid pointing the camera at

the sun or other strong light sources. Failure to observe this precaution could result in

damage to the camera’s internal circuitry.

The camera can record both video and sound; do not cover the microphone during

recording. Note that the built-in microphone may record lens noise during autofocus and

vibration reduction.

Flash lighting can not be used during movie recording.

Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits; exit live

view when the camera is not in use. Note that the temperature of the camera’s internal

circuits may rise and noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be

displayed in the following instances (the camera may also become noticeably warm, but this

does not indicate a malfunction):

• The ambient temperature is high

• The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to record movies

• The camera has been used in continuous release mode for extended periods

If live view does not start when you attempt to start live view or movie recording, wait for the

internal circuits to cool and then try again.

Matrix metering is used regardless of the metering method selected. Shutter speed and ISO

sensitivity are adjusted automatically unless On is selected for Manual movie settings

(0 104) and the camera is in mode M.

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Movie Settings

Use the Movie settings option in the shooting menu to adjust the following settings.

• Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality: Choose from the following options. The

frame rate depends on the option currently selected for Video mode in the setup

menu (0 172):

Frame size/frame rate

Movie quality

Maximum bit rate (Mbps)

(★ high quality/Normal)

Maximum length

(★ high quality/Normal) ⁴

Frame size (pixels)

Frame rate ¹

L/t

M/u

60i ²

50i ³

N/r 1920 × 1080

O/s

P/k

30p ²

25p ³

24p

24/12

20 min./29 min. 59 s

Q/l

R/o

S/n

T/p

60p ²

50p ³

30p ²

25p ³

1280 × 720

29 min. 59 s/

29 min. 59 s

640 × 424

8/5

1 Listed value. Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and

23.976 fps respectively.

2 Available when NTSC is selected for Video mode (0 172).

3 Available when PAL is selected for Video mode.

4 Movies recorded in miniature effect mode are up to three minutes long when played back.

• Microphone: Turn the built-in or optional ME-1 stereo microphones (0 104, 210)

on or off or adjust microphone sensitivity. Choose Auto sensitivity to adjust

sensitivity automatically, Microphone off to turn sound recording off; to select

microphone sensitivity manually, select Manual sensitivity and choose a

sensitivity.

A The Movie Crop

The movie crop can be viewed during live view by pressing the R button to select the “show

movie indicators”, “hide indicators”, or “framing grid” display (0 98). A smaller crop (shown

by the illustration below at left) is used for movies with a Frame size/frame rate of 1920 ×

1080 60i or 50i; during shooting, this crop is enlarged to fill the monitor as shown below at

right.

1920 × 1080 60i/50i crop

Recording in progress

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• Manual movie settings: Choose On to allow manual

adjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when the

camera is in mode M. Shutter speed can be set to values as

fast as ¹/4000 s; the slowest speed available varies with the

frame rate: ¹/30 s for frame rates of 24p, 25p, and 30p, ¹/50 s for

50i or 50p, and ¹/60 s for 60i or 60p. ISO sensitivity can be set

to values between ISO 200 and Hi 2 (0 49). If shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are

not in these ranges when live view starts, they will automatically be set to

supported values, and remain at these values when live view ends. Note that ISO

sensitivity is fixed at the value selected; the camera does not adjust ISO sensitivity

automatically when On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO

sensitivity control in the shooting menu (0 154).

1 Select Movie settings.

Press the G button to display the menus.

Highlight Movie settings in the shooting

menu and press 2.

G button

2 Choose movie options.

Highlight the desired item and press 2, then

highlight an option and press J.

A Using an External Microphone

The optional ME-1 stereo microphone can be used to reduce noise caused by lens vibration

being recorded during autofocus.

D The Count-Down Display

A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0 97). Depending

on shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when movie recording begins.

Note that regardless of the amount of recording time available, live view will still end

automatically when the timer expires. Wait for the internal circuits to cool before resuming

movie recording.

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A HDMI and Other Video Devices

When the camera is connected to a video device, the device will

display the view through the camera lens. If the device

supports HDMI-CEC, select Off for the HDMI > Device control

option in the setup menu (0 147) before shooting in live view.

If 1920 × 1080 60i, 1920 × 1080 50i, 1280 × 720 60p, or 1280

× 720 50p is selected for Frame size/frame rate, the monitor

will turn off when the camera is connected to an HDMI video device.

A See Also

For information on the indicators displayed in live view, see page 97. For information on

choosing focus and AF-area modes, see page 94. See page 100 for information on focusing

in live view.

105

Viewing Movies

Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 118). Press J to start

playback.

1 icon

Length

Current position/total length

Volume

Movie progress bar

Guide

The following operations can be performed:

Use

Description

Pause

Pause playback.

Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/

advance.

Play

Speed increases with each press, from 2× to 4× to 8× to 16×;

keep pressed to skip to beginning or end of movie (first frame is

indicated by h in top right corner of monitor, last frame by i).

If playback is paused, movie rewinds or advances one frame at

a time; hold for continuous rewind or advance.

Advance/

rewind

Skip 10 s

Rotate the command dial to skip ahead or back 10 s.

Adjust volume

Edit movie

Press X to increase volume, W (Q) to decrease.

X/W (Q)

A (L) To edit movie, press A (L) while movie is paused (0 107).

Return to full-

frame playback

/K Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.

Exittoshooting

mode

Press shutter-release button halfway. Monitor will turn off;

photographs can be taken immediately.

A The 2 Icon

2 is displayed in full-frame and movie playback if the movie was

recorded without sound.

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Editing Movies

Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills.

Option

Description

Create a copy from which the opening or closing footage has

been removed.

f Choose start/end point

g Save selected frame

Save a selected frame as a JPEG still.

To prevent unexpected loss of power during editing, check the battery level before

proceeding.

Trimming Movies

To create trimmed copies of movies:

1 Display a movie full frame.

Press the K button to display pictures full

frame in the monitor and press 4 and 2 to

scroll through pictures until the movie you

wish to edit is displayed.

K button

2 Choose a starting or end point.

Play the movie back as described on page

106, pressing J to start and resume

playback and 3 to pause. Your approximate

position in the movie can be ascertained

from the movie progress bar.

Movie progress bar

3 Display movie edit options.

Press the A (L) button to display movie

edit options.

A (L) button

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4 Select Choose start/end point.

Highlight Choose start/end point and press

The dialog shown at right will be displayed;

choose whether the current frame will be

the starting or end point of the copy and

press J.

5 Delete frames.

If the desired frame is not currently

displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or

rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or back, rotate

the command dial). To switch the current

selection from start point (w) to end point (x)

or vice versa, press A (L).

A (L) button

Once you have selected the start point and/

or end point, press 1. All frames before the

selected start point and after the selected

end point will be removed from the copy.

6 Save the copy.

Highlight one of the following and press J:

•

Save as new file: Save the copy to a new file.

Overwrite existing file: Replace the original

movie file with the edited copy.

Cancel: Return to Step 5.

•

Preview: Preview the copy.

Except in the photo information “image only” page (0 119), edited copies are

indicated by a f icon in full-frame playback.

108

D Trimming Movies

Movies must be at least two seconds long. If a copy can not be created at the current

playback position, the current position will be displayed in red in Step 5 and no copy will be

created. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory

card.

Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original.

A The Retouch Menu

Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option

in the retouch menu (0 178).

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Saving Selected Frames

To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still:

1 View the movie and choose a frame.

Play the movie back as described on page

106; your approximate position in the movie

can be ascertained from the movie progress

bar. Pause the movie at the frame you

intend to copy.

2 Display movie edit options.

Press the A (L) button to display movie

edit options.

A (L) button

3 Choose Save selected frame.

Highlight Save selected frame and press J.

4 Create a still copy.

Press 1 to create a still copy of the current

frame.

5 Save the copy.

Highlight Yes and press J to create a fine-

quality (0 42) JPEG copy of the selected

frame. Except in the photo information

“image only” page (0 119), movie stills are

indicated by a f icon in full-frame playback.

A Save Selected Frame

JPEG movie stills created with the Save selected frame option can not be retouched. JPEG

movie stills lack some categories of photo information (0 119).

110

Special Effects

Special effects can be used when recording images.

Shooting with Special Effects

The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial to q and rotating

the command dial until the desired option appears in the monitor.

Mode dial

Command dial

Monitor

A NEF (RAW)

If NEF (RAW)+JPEG is selected for image quality in %, g, (, or 3 mode, only the JPEG images

will be recorded (0 42). If NEF (RAW) is selected, fine-quality JPEG photographs will be

recorded instead of NEF (RAW) images.

A The 1 Icon

If a 1 icon is displayed in g or ( mode, no pictures will be taken while the shutter-release

button is pressed in continuous high-speed and continuous low-speed release modes.

A The Retouch Menu

The Color sketch (0 189), Miniature effect (0 191), and Selective color (0 192) options in

the retouch menu can be used to apply these effects to existing pictures.

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%Night Vision

Use under conditions of darkness to

record monochrome images at high ISO

sensitivities (with some noise in the form

of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or

lines). Autofocus is available in live view

only; manual focus can be used if the

camera is unable to focus. The built-in

flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use

of a tripod is recommended to reduce blur.

gColor Sketch

The camera detects and colors outlines for

a color sketch effect. Movies shot in this

mode play back like a slide show made up

of a series of stills. The effect can be

chosen during live view (0 114); note that

the display refresh rate drops when live

view is in effect and that the frame rate

drops in continuous release modes.

Autofocus is not available during movie

recording.

(Miniature Effect

Distant subjects appear as miniatures.

Miniature effect movies play back at high

speed, compressing 30 to 45 minutes of

footage shot at 1920 × 1080/30p into a

movie that plays back in about three

minutes. The effect can be chosen during

live view (0 115); note that the display

refresh rate drops when live view is in

effect and that the frame rate drops in

continuous release modes. Sound is not

recorded with movies; autofocus is not

available during movie recording. The

built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn

off; use of a tripod is recommended when

lighting is poor.

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3Selective Color

1Silhouette

2High Key

All colors other than the selected colors

are recorded in black and white. The effect

can be chosen during live view (0 116).

The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod

is recommended when lighting is poor.

Silhouette subjects against bright

backgrounds. The built-in flash turns off;

use of a tripod is recommended when

lighting is poor.

Use with bright scenes to create bright

images that seem filled with light. The

built-in flash turns off.

3Low Key

Use with dark scenes to create dark,

somber images with prominent

highlights. The built-in flash turns off; use

of a tripod is recommended when lighting

is poor.

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Options Available in Live View

❚❚gColor Sketch

1 Select live view.

Rotate the live view switch to raise the mirror and display

the view through the lens in the monitor.

Live view switch

2 Adjust options.

Press J to display the options shown at right

(note that the options temporarily clear from the

display during autofocus). Press 1 or 3 to

highlight Vividness or Outlines and press 4 or

2 to change. Vividness can be increased to make

colors more saturated, or decreased for a washed-out, monochromatic effect,

while outlines can be made thicker or thinner. Increasing the thickness of the

lines also makes colors more saturated. Press J to exit when settings are

complete. To exit live view, rotate the live view switch. The selected settings

will continue in effect and will apply to photographs taken using the

viewfinder.

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❚❚(Miniature Effect

1 Select live view.

Rotate the live view switch to raise the mirror and display

the view through the lens in the monitor.

Live view switch

2 Position the focus point.

Use the multi selector to position the focus point

in the area that will be in focus and then press the

shutter-release button halfway to focus (note

that the options temporarily clear from the

display during autofocus). To temporarily clear

miniature effect options from the display and enlarge the view in the monitor

for precise focus, press X. Press W to restore the miniature effect display.

3 Display options.

Press J to display miniature effect options.

4 Adjust options.

Press 4 or 2 to choose the orientation of the area

that will be in focus and press 1 or 3 to adjust its

width.

5 Return to the live view display.

Press J to return to live view. To exit live view, rotate the live view switch. The

selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs taken

using the viewfinder.

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❚❚3Selective Color

1 Select live view.

Rotate the live view switch to raise the mirror and display

the view through the lens in the monitor.

Live view switch

2 Display options.

Press J to display selective color options.

Selected color

3 Select a color.

Frame an object in the white square in the center

of the display and press 1 to choose the color of

the object as one that will remain in the final

image (the camera may have difficulty detecting

unsaturated colors; choose a saturated color). To

zoom in on the center of the display for more

precise color selection, press X. Press W to zoom out.

Color range

4 Choose the color range.

Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of

similar hues that will be included in the final

image. Choose from values between 1 and 7;

note that higher values may include hues from

other colors.

5 Select additional colors.

To select additional colors, rotate the command

dial to highlight another of the three color boxes

at the top of the display and repeat Steps 3 and 4

to select another color. Repeat for a third color if

desired. To deselect the highlighted color, press

O (To remove all colors, press and hold O. A confirmation dialog will be

displayed; select Yes).

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6 Return to the live view display.

Press J to return to live view. During shooting, only objects of the selected

hues will be recorded in color; all others will be recorded in black-and-white. To

exit live view, rotate the live view switch. The selected settings will continue in

effect and will apply to photographs taken using the viewfinder.

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Playback and Deletion

Full-Frame Playback

To play photographs back, press the K button.

The most recent photograph will be displayed in

the monitor.

K button

Use

Description

View additional

photographs

Press 2 to view photographs in order recorded, 4 to view

photographs in reverse order.

View additional

photo info

Change photo info displayed (0 119).

See page 123 for more information on the thumbnail

display.

View thumbnails

W (Q)

Zoom in on

photograph

See page 125 for more information on playback zoom.

Confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press O again to

delete photo.

Delete images

Change protect

status

To protect image, or to remove protection from protected

image, press A (L) button (0 126).

A (L)

Return to

shooting mode

Press shutter-release button halfway. Monitor will turn off;

photographs can be taken immediately.

Create retouched copy of current photograph (0 178). If

current picture is marked with 1 icon to show that it is a

movie, pressing J starts movie playback (0 106).

Retouch photo or

play movie

118

Photo Information

Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback.

Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note that “image

only”, shooting data, RGB histograms, highlights, and overview data are only

displayed if corresponding option is selected for Playback display options (0 149).

GPS data are only displayed if a GPS unit was used when the photo was taken.

1/ 12

NIKON D5200

1/ 12

LATITUDE

35 36. 371'

LONGITUDE

139 43. 696'

35m

ALTITUDE

TIME(UTC)

15/04/2012

01 15 29

250 F11

1. 0

100

35mm

–

1. 3

AUTO

100 5200

0001. JP

NORMAL

100

5200

0001. JP

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D5200

15 04 2012 10 02 27

6000x4000

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File information

None (image only)

Overview

GPS data

1/12

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250 F11

^MXP.

, I S

100

–

1_m. _m3

O_NCAL LENG

–

18 55

–

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Highlights

D5200

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Highlights

RGB histogram

Shooting data

❚❚File Information

1 2

Protect status........................................................... 126

Retouch indicator................................................... 179

Frame number/total number of images

1/12

File name................................................................... 241

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

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

Time of recording............................................ 16, 173

Date of recording ............................................ 16, 173

Folder name ............................................................. 151

100

5200

0001. JP

2012 10 02 27

600^N0^Ox4^RM000

❚❚Highlights ^*

Protect status........................................................... 126

Retouch indicator................................................... 179

Frame number/total number of images

Image highlights

1 2

1/12

Highlights

* Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed).

119

❚❚RGB Histogram

Retouch indicator ...................................................179

Protect status ...........................................................126

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

White balance fine-tuning ................................. 78

Preset manual......................................................... 79

Camera name

Histogram (RGB channel). In all histograms,

horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, vertical

axis number of pixels.

N I KON D5200

Histogram (red channel)

Histogram (green channel)

Histogram (blue channel)

Frame number/total number of images

A Playback Zoom

To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is

displayed, press X. Use the X and W (Q) buttons to zoom

in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector. The

histogram will be updated to show only the data for the

portion of the image visible in the monitor.

A Histograms

Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in

imaging applications. Some sample histograms are shown below:

If the image contains objects with a wide range of

brightnesses, the distribution of tones will be relatively

even.

If the image is dark, tone distribution will be shifted to the

left.

If the image is bright, tone distribution will be shifted to

the right.

Increasing exposure compensation shifts the distribution of tones to the right, while

decreasing exposure compensation shifts the distribution to the left. Histograms can

provide a rough idea of overall exposure when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to

see photographs in the monitor.

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❚❚Shooting Data

Shooting mode ..................................21 , 24, 55 , 111

ISO sensitivity ¹.......................................................... 49

Exposure compensation........................................ 65

TR SP

1 250 F11

^MXP.

, I S

100

Focal length..............................................................203

Lens data

–

1. 3

OCAL LE

35mm

–

18 55

3. 5 5. 6

–

F^N

–

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

Lens VR (vibration reduction) ²..........................238

Flash type .........................................................164, 204

Commander mode ³

H_MTYPE

Bu i l t i n

SYNC

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TTL-BL

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

Flash control.............................................................164

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

Camera name

HITE B

UTO, A6,

^WO

R SP

RGB

TURE

TRL : ST

DARD

Frame number/total number of images

ADJUST

A^NS_NT

: 0

HA_NRPE

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

White balance fine-tuning................................. 78

Preset manual......................................................... 79

ES_NS

Color space ...............................................................152

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

D5200

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Quick adjust ⁴............................................................. 88

Original Picture Control ⁵....................................... 87

Sharpening ................................................................. 88

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Contrast........................................................................ 88

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Brightness ................................................................... 88

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Saturation ⁶................................................................. 88

Filter effects ⁷.............................................................. 88

Hue ⁶.............................................................................. 88

Toning ⁷........................................................................ 88

High ISO noise reduction.....................................153

Long exposure noise reduction ........................153

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

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Protect status ...........................................................126

Retouch indicator...................................................179

HDR (high dynamic range).................................... 71

Retouch history.......................................................178

Image comment .....................................................174

Metering ...................................................................... 62

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

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

1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on.

2 Displayed only if VR lens is attached.

3 Displayed only if photo was taken using optional flash unit with commander function.

4 Standard, Vivid, Portrait, and Landscape Picture Controls only.

5 Neutral, Monochrome, and custom Picture Controls.

6 Not displayed with monochrome Picture Controls.

7 Monochrome Picture Controls only.

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❚❚Overview Data

N I KON D5200

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12 13 14

100

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35mm

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

ISO sensitivity ¹...........................................................49

Focal length ............................................................. 203

GPS data indicator ................................................. 175

Image comment indicator.................................. 174

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

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

Color space............................................................... 152

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

Frame number/total number of images

Protect status........................................................... 126

Camera name

Retouch indicator................................................... 179

Histogram showing the distribution of tones in

the image (0 120).

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

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

File name................................................................... 241

Time of recording............................................ 16, 173

Date of recording ............................................ 16, 173

Folder name............................................................. 151

Metering.......................................................................62

Shooting mode.................................. 21, 24, 55, 111

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

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

White balance fine-tuning.....................................78

Preset manual.............................................................79

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

Commander mode ²

Exposure compensation.........................................65

1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensitivity auto control on.

2 Displayed only if photo was taken using optional flash unit with commander function.

❚❚GPS Data ^*

Protect status........................................................... 126

Retouch indicator .................................................. 179

Latitude

LATITUDE

35 36. 371'

Longitude

LONGITUDE

139 43. 696'

35m

Altitude

ALTITUDE

15/04/2012

01 15 29

TIME(UTC)

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

Camera name

Frame number/total number of images

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* Data for movies are for start of recording.

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Thumbnail Playback

To display images in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or 72 images, press the W (Q)

button.

W (Q)

Full-frame

playback

Thumbnail playback

Calendar

playback

Use

Description

Display more

images

Press W (Q) button to increase the number of images

displayed.

W (Q)

Press X button to reduce the number of images displayed.

When four images are displayed, press to view highlighted

image full frame.

Display fewer

images

Use multi selector or command dial to highlight images for

full-frame playback, playback zoom (0 125), deletion

(0 127), or protection (0 126).

Highlight images

Viewhighlighted

image

Press J to display the highlighted image full frame.

Delete

highlighted

photo

See page 127 for more information.

Change protect

status of

highlighted

photo

See page 126 for more information.

A (L)

Return to

shooting mode

Press shutter-release button halfway. Monitor will turn off;

photographs can be taken immediately.

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Calendar Playback

To view images taken on a selected date, press the W (Q) button when 72 images are

displayed.

Thumbnail list

W (Q)

Date list

Calendar

Full-frame

playback

Thumbnail playback

playback

The operations can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date list or

the thumbnail list:

Use

Description

Toggle between date

list and thumbnail list

Exit to thumbnail

playback/Zoom in on

highlighted photo

Press W (Q) button in date list to place cursor in

thumbnail list. Press again to return to date list.

W (Q)

•

Date list: Exit to 72-frame playback.

Thumbnail list: Press and hold X button to zoom in on

highlighted picture.

Highlight dates/

Highlight images

•

Date list: Highlight date.

Thumbnail list: Highlight picture.

Toggle full frame

playback

•

Date list: View pictures taken on selected date.

Thumbnail list: View highlighted picture.

Delete highlighted

photo(s)

•

Date list: Delete all pictures taken on selected date.

Thumbnail list: Delete highlighted picture (0 127).

Change protect

status of highlighted

photo

See page 126 for more information.

A (L)

Return to shooting

mode

Press shutter-release button halfway. Monitor will turn

off; photographs can be taken immediately.

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the

image currently highlighted in thumbnail or calendar playback. The following

operations can be performed while zoom is in effect:

Use

Description

Press X to zoom in to maximum of

approximately 38× (large images), 28×

(medium images) or 19× (small

Zoom in or out

X / W (Q)

images). Press W (Q) to zoom out.

While photo is zoomed in, use multi

selector to view areas of image not

visible in monitor. Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly

to other areas of frame. Navigation window is displayed when

zoom ratio is altered; area currently visible in monitor is

indicated by yellow border.

View other

areas of image

Faces (up to 35) detected during zoom

are indicated by white borders in

Select/zoom in

on or out from

faces

navigation window. Press P and use

the multi selector to view other faces,

or press J to zoom in on the currently

selected face. Press P again to return

to normal zoom.

Rotate command dial to view same location in other images at

current zoom ratio. Playback zoom is cancelled when a

movie is displayed.

View other

images

Cancel zoom

Cancel zoom and return to full-frame playback.

See page 126 for more information.

Changeprotect

status

A (L)

Return to

shooting mode

Press shutter-release button halfway. Monitor will turn off;

photographs can be taken immediately.

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Protecting Photographs from Deletion

In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, the A (L) button can be

used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be

deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that

protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 168).

To protect a photograph:

1 Select an image.

Display the image in full-frame playback or playback zoom or highlight it in the

thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback.

Full-frame playback

Thumbnail playback

Calendar playback

2 Press the A (L) button.

The photograph will be marked with a P

icon. To remove protection from the

photograph so that it can be deleted,

display the photograph or highlight it in the

thumbnail list and then press the A (L)

button.

A (L) button

A Removing Protection from All Images

To remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currently selected in the

Playback folder menu (0 148), press the A (L) and O buttons together for about two

seconds during playback.

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Deleting Photographs

To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or the photograph

highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O button. To delete multiple selected

photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the

current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted,

photographs can not be recovered.

Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback

1 Select an image.

Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar

playback.

2 Press the O button.

A confirmation dialog will be displayed.

O button

Full-frame playback

Thumbnail playback

Calendar playback

(thumbnail list)

3 Press the O button again.

To delete the photograph, press the O

button again. To exit without deleting the

photograph, press the K button.

A Calendar Playback

During calendar playback, you can delete all photographs taken on a selected date by

highlighting the date in the date list and pressing the O button (0 124).

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The Playback Menu

The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that

depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion.

Option

Description

Q Selected

Delete selected pictures.

n Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date.

R All

Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0 148).

❚❚Selected: Deleting Selected Photographs

1 Select Delete.

To display the menus, press the G button.

Highlight Delete in the playback menu and

press 2.

G button

2 Choose Selected.

Highlight Selected and press 2.

3 Highlight a picture.

Use the multi selector to highlight a picture

(to view the highlighted picture full screen,

press and hold the X button).

4 Select the highlighted picture.

Press the W (Q) button to select the

highlighted picture. Selected pictures are

marked by a O icon. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to

select additional pictures; to deselect a

picture, highlight it and press W (Q).

W (Q) button

5 Press J to complete the operation.

A confirmation dialog will be displayed;

highlight Yes and press J.

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❚❚Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date

1 Choose Select Date.

In the delete menu, highlight Select date

and press 2.

2 Highlight a date.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight a date.

To view the pictures taken on the

highlighted date, press W (Q). Use the multi

selector to scroll through the pictures, or

press and hold X to view the current picture

full screen. Press W (Q) to return to the date

list.

W (Q) button

3 Select the highlighted date.

Press 2 to select all pictures taken on the

highlighted date. Selected dates are marked

with a M icon. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select

additional dates; to deselect a date,

highlight it and press 2.

4 Press J to complete the operation.

A confirmation dialog will be displayed;

highlight Yes and press J.

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Slide Shows

The Slide show option in the playback menu is used to display a slide show of the

pictures in the current playback folder (0 148).

1 Select Slide show.

To display the slide show menu, press the

G button and select Slide show in the

playback menu.

G button

2 Adjust slide show settings.

To choose the type of images in the show,

select Image type and choose from Still

images and movies, Still images only, and

Movies only.

To choose how long still images are displayed,

select Frame interval and choose from the

options shown at right.

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3 Start the slide show.

Highlight Start in the slide show menu and

press J.

The following operations can be performed while the slide show is in progress:

Use

Description

Press 4 to return to previous frame, 2 to skip

to next frame.

Skip back/skip ahead

View additional photo info

Pause/resume slide show

Change photo info displayed (0 119).

Pause show. Press again to resume.

Press X during movie playback to increase

volume, W (Q) to decrease.

Raise/lower volume

X / W (Q)

Exit to playback mode

End show and return to playback mode.

Press shutter-release button halfway. Monitor

will turn off; photographs can be taken

immediately.

Exit to shooting mode

The dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends.

Select Restart to restart or Exit to return to the playback menu.

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Connections

Installing ViewNX 2

Install the supplied software to display and

edit photographs and movies that have

been copied to your computer. Before

installing ViewNX 2, confirm that your

computer meets the system requirements

on page 133. The latest version of ViewNX 2

is available for download from the websites

listed on page xv.

ViewNX 2^TM

Your Imaging Toolbox

1 Start the computer and insert the installer CD.

Windows

Mac OS

Double-click

icon on desktop

Double-click

Welcome icon

2 Select a language.

q Select region (if required)

If the desired language is not available,

click Region Selection to choose a

different region and then choose the

desired language (region selection is

not available in the European release).

w Select

language

e Click

3 Start the installer.

Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions.

A Installation Guide

For help installing ViewNX 2, click Installation Guide

in Step 3.

Click Install

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4 Exit the installer.

Windows

Mac OS

Click Yes

Click OK

The following software is installed:

• ViewNX 2

• Apple QuickTime (Windows only)

5 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.

A System Requirements

Windows

Mac OS

• Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4,

• Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Core or Xeon series

• H.264 movies (playback): Core Duo 2 GHz or

better; Intel Core i5 or better recommended

when viewing movies with a frame size of

1280×720 or more at a frame rate of 30 fps

or above or movies with a frame size of

1920×1080 or more

or Core series, 1.6 GHz or better

• H.264 movies (playback): 3.0 GHz or better

Pentium D; Intel Core i5 or better

recommended when viewing movies with

a frame size of 1280×720 or more at a

frame rate of 30 fps or above or movies

with a frame size of 1920×1080 or more

• H.264 movies (editing): 2.6 GHz or better

Core 2 Duo

CPU

• H.264 movies (editing): 2.6 GHz or better

Core 2 Duo

Pre-installed versions of Windows 7 Home

Basic/Home Premium/Professional/

Enterprise/Ultimate (64- and 32-bit editions; Service

Pack 1), Windows Vista Home Basic/Home

Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (64-

and 32-bit editions; Service Pack 2), or Windows XP

Home Edition/Professional (32-bit editions only;

Service Pack 3).

Mac OS X version 10.6.8, 10.7.5, or 10.8.2

• Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1 GB or more (2 GB or

more recommended)

• Windows XP: 512 MB or more (2 GB or more

recommended)

RAM

512 MB or more (2 GB or more recommended)

Hard-disk

space

A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk (1 GB or more recommended)

Resolution: 1024×768 pixels (XGA) or more Resolution: 1024×768 pixels (XGA) or more

Monitor (1280×1024 pixels (SXGA) or more recommended)

(1280×1024 pixels (SXGA) or more recommended)

Color: 24-bit color (True Color) or more

Color: 24-bit color (millions of colors) or more

See the websites listed on page xv for the latest information on supported operating systems.

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Using ViewNX 2

Copy Pictures to the Computer

Before proceeding, be sure you have installed the software on the supplied ViewNX 2

CD (0 132).

1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer.

Choose one of the following methods:

•

Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is

inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the

supplied UC-E17 USB cable and then turn the camera on.

A Use a Reliable Power Source

To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera EN-EL14 battery

is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use an EH-5b AC

adapter and EP-5A power connector (available separately).

A USB Hubs

Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB

hub or keyboard.

•

SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can be

inserted directly in the slot.

SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party

suppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card.

2 Start Nikon Transfer 2 component of ViewNX 2.

If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select

Nikon Transfer 2.

A Windows 7

If the following dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 as described below.

1 Under Import pictures and videos, click

Change program. A program selection dialog

will be displayed; select Import File using

Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK.

2 Double-click Import File.

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3 Click Start Transfer.

At default settings, all the pictures on the

memory card will be copied to the computer.

Start Transfer

4 Terminate the connection.

If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect

the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the

appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable

disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the

card reader or card slot.

View Pictures

Pictures are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is

complete.

A Starting ViewNX 2 Manually

• Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on

the desktop.

• Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.

❚❚Retouching Photographs

To crop pictures and perform such tasks as adjusting sharpness

and tone levels, click the Edit button in the ViewNX 2 toolbar.

❚❚Editing Movies

To perform such tasks as trimming unwanted footage from

movies shot with the camera, click the Movie Editor button in

the ViewNX 2 toolbar.

❚❚Printing Pictures

Click the Print button in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. A dialog will be

displayed, allowing you to print pictures on a printer connected

to the computer.

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A For More Information

Consult online help for more information on using

ViewNX 2.

A Connecting Cables

Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface cables. Do not use

force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. Close the connector cover when the

connector is not in use.

D During Transfer

Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress.

A Camera Control Pro 2

Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately; 0 209) can be used to control the camera from a

computer. When Camera Control Pro 2 is used to capture photographs directly to the

computer, a capture mode indicator will be displayed in the viewfinder and information

display.

A Windows

To visit the Nikon website after installing ViewNX 2, select All Programs > Link to Nikon

from the Windows start menu (Internet connection required).

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Printing Photographs

Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 240) connected

directly to the camera.

Connecting the Printer

Connect the camera using the supplied UC-E17 USB cable.

1 Turn the camera off.

2 Connect the USB cable.

Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or

attempt to insert the connectors at an angle.

D USB Hubs

Connect the camera directly to the printer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub.

3 Turn the camera on.

A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor,

followed by a PictBridge playback display.

D Selecting Photographs for Printing

NEF (RAW) photographs (0 42) can not be selected for printing. JPEG copies of NEF (RAW)

images can be created using the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch menu

(0 186).

A Printing Via Direct USB Connection

Be sure the EN-EL14 battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5A

power connector. When taking photographs to be printed via direct USB connection, set

Color space to sRGB (0 152).

A See Also

See page 228 for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing.

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Printing Pictures One at a Time

1 Select a picture.

Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X

button to zoom in on the current frame (0 125; press K to

exit zoom). To view six pictures at a time, press the W (Q)

button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or

press X to display the highlighted picture full frame.

2 Display printing options.

Press J to display PictBridge printing options.

3 Adjust printing options.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select.

Option

Description

Highlight a page size (only sizes supported by the current printer are listed)

Page size and press J to select and exit to the previous menu (to print at the default

page size for the current printer, select Printer default).

No. of Press 1 or 3 to choose number of copies (maximum 99), then press J to

copies select and return to the previous menu.

This option is available only if supported by the printer. Highlight Printer

default (use current printer settings), Print with border (print photo with

white border), or No border and press J to select and exit to the previous

Border

menu.

Highlight Printer default (use current printer settings), Print time stamp

(print times and dates of recording on photos), or No time stamp and press J

to select and exit to the previous menu.

Time

stamp

This option is available only if supported by the printer. To exit without

cropping, highlight No cropping and press J. To crop the current picture,

highlight Crop and press 2.

A crop selection dialog will be displayed; press X to increase the size of the

Cropping

crop, W (Q) to decrease. Position the crop using the multi selector and press

J. Note that print quality may drop if small crops are printed at large sizes.

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4 Start printing.

Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To

cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.

D Date Imprint

If you select Print time stamp in the PictBridge menu when printing photographs

containing date information recorded using Custom Setting d6 (Print date; 0 163), the date

will appear twice. The imprinted date may however be cropped out if the photographs are

cropped or printed without a border.

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Printing Multiple Pictures

1 Display the PictBridge menu.

Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display

(see Step 3 on page 137).

G button

2 Choose an option.

Highlight one of the following options and press 2.

•

Print select: Select pictures for printing.

Select date: Print one copy of all the pictures taken on a

selected date.

•

Print (DPOF): Print an existing print order created with the DPOF print order

option in the playback menu (0 143). The current print order will be

displayed in Step 3.

Index print: To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card,

proceed to Step 4. Note that if the memory card contains more than 256

pictures, only the first 256 images will be printed.

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3 Select pictures or choose a date.

If you chose Print select or Print (DPOF) in Step 2, press 4 or

2 to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To

display the current picture full screen, press and hold the X

button. To select the current picture for printing, press 1.

The picture will be marked with a Z icon and the number

of prints will be set to 1; press 1 or 3 to specify the

number of prints (up to 99; to deselect the picture, press 3

when the number of prints is 1).

X button: View photo full

screen

If you chose Select date in Step 2, press 1 or 3 to highlight a

date and press 2 to toggle the highlighted date on or off.

To view the pictures taken on the selected date, press W

(Q). Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures, or

press and hold X to view the current picture full screen.

Press W (Q) again to return to the date selection dialog.

Xbutton: View highlighted

photo full screen

W (Q) button: View

photos for selected date

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4 Display printing options.

Press J to display PictBridge printing options.

5 Adjust printing options.

Choose page size, border, and time stamp options as described on page 138 (a

warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an index

print).

6 Start printing.

Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To

cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.

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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set

The DPOF print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print

orders” for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF.

1 Choose Select/set for the DPOF print

order item in the playback menu.

Press the G button and select DPOF print

order in the playback menu. Highlight

Select/set and press 2 (to remove all

photographs from the print order, select

G button

Deselect all?).

2 Select pictures.

Press 4 or 2 to scroll through the pictures

on the memory card. To display the current

picture full screen, press and hold the X

button. To select the current picture for

printing, press 1. The picture will be marked

with a Z icon and the number of prints will

be set to 1; press 1 or 3 to specify the

number of prints (up to 99; to deselect the

picture, press 3 when the number of prints

is 1). Continue until all the desired pictures

have been selected.

X button: View photo full screen

3 Display imprint options.

Press J to display data imprint options.

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4 Select imprint options.

Highlight the following options and press 2

to toggle the highlighted option on or off (to

complete the print order without including

this information, proceed to Step 5).

•

Print shooting data: Print shutter speed and

aperture on all pictures in print order.

•

Print date: Print date of recording on all pictures in print order.

5 Complete the print order.

Press J to complete the print order.

D DPOF Print Order

To print the current print order when the camera is connected to a PictBridge printer, select

Print (DPOF) in the PictBridge menu and follow the steps in “Printing Multiple Pictures” to

modify and print the current order (0 140). DPOF print date and shooting data options are

not supported when printing via direct USB connection; to print the date of recording on

photographs in the current print order, use the PictBridge Time stamp option.

The DPOF print order option can not be used if there is not enough space on the memory

card to store the print order.

NEF (RAW) photographs (0 42) can not be selected using this option. JPEG copies of NEF

(RAW) images can be created using the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch menu

(0 186).

Print orders may not print correctly if images are deleted using a computer or other device

after the print order is created.

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Viewing Photographs on TV

The supplied EG-CP16 audio video (A/V) cable can be used to connect the camera to

a television or video recorder for playback or recording. A type C mini-pin High-

Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from third-party

suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices.

Standard Definition Devices

Before connecting the camera to a standard television, confirm that the camera

video standard (0 172) matches that used in the TV.

1 Turn the camera off.

Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A/V cable.

2 Connect the A/V cable as shown.

Audio (red)

Audio (white)

Video (yellow)

Connect to camera

Connect to video device

3 Tune the television to the video channel.

4 Turn the camera on and press the K button.

During playback, images will be displayed on the television screen. Note that

the edges of images may not be displayed.

A Video Mode

If no image is displayed, check that camera is correctly connected and that the option

selected for Video mode (0 172) matches the video standard used in the TV.

A Television Playback

Use of an EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5A power connector (available separately) is

recommended for extended playback.

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High-Definition Devices

The camera can be connected to HDMI devices using a type C mini-pin HDMI cable

(available separately from third-party suppliers).

1 Turn the camera off.

Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable.

2 Connect the HDMI cable as shown.

Connect to camera

Connect to high-definition device

(choose cable with connector for HDMI device)

3 Tune the device to the HDMI channel.

4 Turn the camera on and press the K button.

During playback, images will be displayed on the high-definition television or

monitor screen. Note that the edges of images may not be displayed.

D Close the Connector Cover

Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use. Foreign matter in the

connectors can interfere with data transfer.

A Playback Volume

Volume can be adjusted using television controls; the camera controls can not be used.

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❚❚HDMI Options

The HDMI option in the setup menu controls output resolution and can be used to

enable the camera for remote control from devices that support HDMI-CEC (High-

Definition Multimedia Interface–Consumer Electronics Control, a standard that

allows HDMI devices to be used to control peripherals to which they are connected).

Output Resolution

Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device. If

Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the

appropriate format. Regardless of the option selected, Auto will

be used for movie recording and playback.

Device Control

If On is selected for HDMI >Device control in the setup

menu when the camera is connected to a television that

supports HDMI-CEC and both the camera and television are

on, the display shown at right will appear on the television

and the television remote can be used in place of the

camera multi selector and J button during full-frame

playback and slide shows. If Off is selected, the television remote can not be used to

control the camera.

A HDMI-CEC Devices

When the camera is connected to an HDMI-CEC device, ) will appear in the viewfinder in

place of the number of exposures remaining.

A Device Control

See the television manual for details.

A HDMI and Live View

HDMI displays connected via an HDMI cable can be used for live view and movie recording

(0 99, 105). During movie recording and playback, HDMI output is adjusted according to

the option selected for Movie settings > Frame size/frame rate in the shooting menu

(0 103). Note that some devices may not support the selected setting; in this case, select

1080i (interlaced) for HDMI > Output resolution. Movies may be output at a frame size

smaller than that selected for Frame size/frame rate (0 103).

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Camera Menus

D The Playback Menu: Managing Images

To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab.

G button

The playback menu contains the following options:

Option

Default

—

Current

Delete

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Playback folder

Playback display

options

—

149

Image review

Rotate tall

Slide show

—

149

Still images

and movies

2 s

Image type

130

143

Frame interval

DPOF print order

—

G button ➜ D playback menu

Playback Folder

Choose a folder for playback:

Option

Description

Only photos in the folder currently selected for Storage folder in the shooting

menu (0 151) are displayed during playback. This option is selected automatically

Current when a photo is taken. If a memory card is inserted and this option selected before

photos have been taken, a message stating that the folder contains no images may

be displayed during playback. Select All to begin playback.

All

Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback.

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G button ➜ D playback menu

Playback Display Options

Choose the information available in the playback photo

information display (0 119). Press 1 or 3 to highlight an

option, then press 2 to select the option for the photo

information display. A M appears next to selected items; to

deselect, highlight and press 2. To return to the playback

menu, press J.

G button ➜ D playback menu

Image Review

Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the

monitor immediately after shooting. If Off is selected, pictures

can only be displayed by pressing the K button.

G button ➜ D playback menu

Rotate Tall

Choose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures

for display during playback. Note that because the camera itself

is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting,

images are not rotated automatically during image review.

Option

Description

“Tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures are automatically rotated for display in the

camera monitor. Pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation (0 174)

will be displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation.

Off

“Tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation.

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C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options

To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab.

G button

The shooting menu contains the following options:

Option

Reset shooting menu

Storage folder

Image quality

Image size

Default

—

JPEG normal

Large

Option

Default

150 Release mode

151 m, w

Continuous H

Single frame

Other modes

44 Multiple exposure ¹

White balance

Auto

Multiple exposure mode

Number of shots

Auto gain

Interval timer shooting

Movie settings

Frame size/frame rate ³

Movie quality

Off

Off ²

Cool-white

fluorescent

Standard

—

Off

sRGB

Auto

Off

Normal

Fluorescent

Set Picture Control

Manage Picture Control

Auto distortion control

Color space

151

152

153

—

High quality

Auto sensitivity

Off

103

Active D-Lighting

Microphone

Manual movie settings

HDR (high dynamic range)

Long exposure NR

High ISO NR

ISO sensitivity settings

P, S , A , M

Other modes

Auto ISO sensitivity control

100

Auto

Off

ISO sensitivity

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Reset shooting menu can not be selected while shooting is in progress.

Resetting shooting menu options resets the start time to Now, interval to 1 min., number of times to 1.

Default varies with country of purchase.

Note: Depending on camera settings, some items may be grayed out and unavailable.

For information on the options available in each shooting mode, see page 221.

G button ➜ C shooting menu

Reset Shooting Menu

Select Yes to reset shooting menu settings.

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G button ➜ C shooting menu

Storage Folder

Create, rename, or delete folders, or choose the folder in which subsequent

photographs will be stored.

•

Select folder: Choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored.

Current folder

D5200 (default folder)

Other folders (in alphabetical

order)

•

New: Create a new folder and name it as described on page 91. Folder names can

be up to five characters long.

•

Rename: Select a folder from the list and rename it as described on page 91.

Delete: Delete all empty folders on the memory card.

D Folder Names

On the memory card, folder names are preceded by a three-digit folder number assigned

automatically by the camera (e.g., 100D5200). Each folder can contain up to 999

photographs. During shooting, pictures are stored in the highest-numbered folder with the

selected name. If a photograph is taken when the current folder is full or contains a

photograph numbered 9999, the camera will create a new folder by adding 1 to the current

folder number (e.g., 101D5200). The camera treats folders with the same name but different

folder numbers as the same folder. For example, if the folder NIKON is selected for Storage

folder, photographs in all folders named NIKON (100NIKON, 101NIKON, 102NIKON, etc.) will

be visible when Current is selected for Playback folder (0 148). Renaming changes all

folders with the same name but leaves the folder numbers intact. Selecting Delete deletes

empty numbered folders but leaves other folders with the same name intact.

G button ➜ C shooting menu

Auto Distortion Control

Select On to reduce barrel distortion in photos taken with wide-

angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion in photos

taken with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible in

the viewfinder may be cropped out of the final photograph, and

that the time needed to process photographs before recording

begins may increase). This option does not apply to movies and

is available only with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses

excluded); results are not guaranteed with other lenses.

A Retouch: Distortion Control

For information creating copies of existing photographs with reduced barrel and pin-

cushion distortion, see page 188.

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G button ➜ C shooting menu

Color Space

The color space determines the gamut of colors available for

color reproduction. Choose sRGB for photographs that will be

printed or used “as is,” with no further modification. Adobe RGB

has a wider color gamut and is recommended for images that

will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving the

camera.

A Color Space

Color spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values that

represent them in a digital image file. The sRGB color space is widely used, while the Adobe

RGB color space is typically used in publishing and commercial printing. sRGB is

recommended when taking photographs that will be printed without modification or

viewed in applications that do not support color management, or when taking photographs

that will be printed with ExifPrint, the direct printing option on some household printers, or

kiosk printing or other commercial print services. Adobe RGB photographs can also be

printed using these options, but colors will not be as vivid.

JPEG photographs taken in the Adobe RGB color space are DCF compliant; applications and

printers that support DCF will select the correct color space automatically. If the application

or device does not support DCF, select the appropriate color space manually. For more

information, see the documentation provided with the application or device.

A Nikon Software

ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select the correct

color space when opening photographs created with this camera.

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G button ➜ C shooting menu

Long Exposure NR

If On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower

than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise (bright spots,

randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog). The time required for

processing roughly doubles; during processing, “l m” will flash in the viewfinder

and pictures can not be taken (if the camera is turned off before processing is

complete, the picture will be saved but noise reduction will not be performed).

G button ➜ C shooting menu

High ISO NR

Photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce “noise.”

Option

High

Description

Reduce noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, lines, or fog), particularly in

Normal photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities. Choose the amount of noise reduction

performed from High, Normal, and Low.

Low

Noise reduction is only performed at ISO sensitivities of ISO 1600 and higher. The

amount of noise reduction is less than the amount performed when Low is selected

for High ISO NR.

Off

G button ➜ C shooting menu

ISO Sensitivity Settings

Adjust ISO sensitivity (0 49).

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❚❚Auto ISO Sensitivity control

If Off is chosen for Auto ISO sensitivity control in P, S, A, and M modes, ISO sensitivity

will remain fixed at the value selected by the user (0 49). When On is chosen, ISO

sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at

the value selected by the user (ISO sensitivity is adjusted appropriately when the

flash is used). The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using the

Maximum sensitivity option in the Auto ISO sensitivity control menu (choose

lower values to prevent noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines, but note

that if the ISO sensitivity selected by the user is higher than that chosen for

Maximum sensitivity, the value selected by the user will be used instead; the

minimum value for auto ISO sensitivity is automatically set to ISO 100)). In modes P

and A, sensitivity will only be adjusted if underexposure would result at the shutter

speed selected for Minimum shutter speed (¹/2000–1 s, or Auto; in modes S and M,

sensitivity will be adjusted for optimal exposure at the shutter speed selected by the

user). If Auto (available only with CPU lenses) is selected, the camera will choose the

minimum shutter speed based on the focal length of the lens (auto shutter-speed

selection can be fine-tuned by highlighting Auto and pressing 2 ; for example, faster

values can be used with telephoto lenses to reduce blur). Slower shutter speeds will

be used only if optimum exposure can not be achieved at the ISO sensitivity value

selected for Maximum sensitivity.

When On is selected, the viewfinder shows ISO-AUTO and the

information display ISO-A. These indicators flash when

sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user.

A Maximum Sensitivity/Minimum Shutter Speed

When auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled, the ISO sensitivity

and shutter speed graphics in the information display show the

maximum sensitivity and minimum shutter speed.

Minimum shutter speed

Maximum sensitivity

A Auto ISO Sensitivity Control

Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) is more likely at higher sensitivities. Use

the High ISO NR option in the shooting menu to reduce noise (0 153). Note that ISO

sensitivity may be raised automatically when auto ISO sensitivity control is used in

combination with slow sync flash modes (available with the built-in flash and the optional

flash units listed on page 205), possibly preventing the camera from selecting slow shutter

speeds.

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A Custom Settings:

Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings

menu) tab.

G button

Custom Setting groups

Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings

to suit individual preferences.

Main menu

Reset custom

settings (0 156)

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The following Custom Settings are available:

Custom Setting

Reset custom settings

Default

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Autofocus

a1 AF-C priority selection

a2 Number of focus points

a3 Built-in AF-assist illuminator

a4 Rangefinder

Focus

39 points

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158

159

Off

Exposure

b1 EV steps for exposure cntrl

Timers/AE lock

1/3 step

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c1 Shutter-release button AE-L

c2 Auto off timers

Off

Normal

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160

c3 Self-timer

Self-timer delay: 10 s; number of shots: 1 160

c4 Remote on duration (ML-L3)

1 min

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Shooting/display

d1 Beep

d2 Viewfinder grid display

d3 ISO display

d4 File number sequence

d5 Exposure delay mode

d6 Print date

Low

Off

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162

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Bracketing/flash

e1 Flash cntrl for built-in flash

e2 Auto bracketing set

TTL

AE bracketing

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Controls

f1 Assign Fn button

f2 Assign AE-L/AF-L button

ISO sensitivity

AE/AF lock

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Exposure compensation: U

Shutter speed/aperture: U

Release locked

f3 Reverse dial rotation

166

f4 Slot empty release lock

f5 Reverse indicators

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Note: Depending on camera settings, some items may be grayed out and unavailable. For

information on the options available in each shooting mode, see page 221.

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Reset Custom Settings

Select Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values.

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a: Autofocus

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

a1: AF-C Priority Selection

When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography (0 33), this option controls

whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed

(release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority).

Option

Release

Focus

Description

Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed.

Photos can only be taken once the camera has focused.

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

a2: Number of Focus Points

Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus-point selection.

Option

Description

# 39 points Choose from the 39 focus points shown at right.

Choose from the 11 focus points shown at right. Use for

quick focus-point selection.

A 11 points

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G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

a3: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator

Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist

the focus operation when lighting is poor.

AF-assist illuminator

Option

Description

The AF-assist illuminator lights when lighting is poor. AF-assist illumination is only

available when both of the following conditions are met:

1. AF-S is selected for focus mode (0 33) or single-servo autofocus is selected

when the viewfinder is used in AF-A mode.

2. e (Auto-area AF) is chosen for AF-area mode (0 36), or an option other than

e is chosen and the center focus point is selected.

The AF-assist illuminator does not light to assist the focus operation. The camera

may not be able to focus using autofocus when lighting is poor.

Off

A See Also

See page 35 for information on using the AF-assist illuminator. Information on the shooting

modes in which AF-assist is available may be found on page 221. See page 203 for

restrictions on the lenses that can be used with AF assist.

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G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

a4: Rangefinder

Choose On to use the exposure indicator to determine whether the camera is

correctly focused in manual focus mode (0 40; note that this function is not available

in shooting mode M, when the exposure indicator instead shows whether the subject

is correctly exposed).

Indicator

Description

Indicator

Description

Focus point is slightly

behind subject.

Subject in focus.

Focus point is slightly in

front of subject.

Focus point is well

behind subject.

Camera can not

determine correct

focus.

Focus point is well in

front of subject.

A Using the Electronic Rangefinder

The electronic rangefinder requires a lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. The

desired results may not be achieved in situations in which the camera would be unable to

focus using autofocus (0 34). The electronic rangefinder is not available during live view.

b: Exposure

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl

Select the increments used when making adjustments to

shutter speed, aperture, exposure and flash compensation, and

bracketing.

c: Timers/AE Lock

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L

If On is selected, exposure will lock when the shutter-release

button is pressed halfway.

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G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

c2: Auto off Timers

This option determines how long the monitor remains on if no operations are

performed during menu display and playback (Playback/menus), while

photographs are displayed in the monitor after shooting (Image review), and during

live view (Live view), and how long the standby timer, viewfinder, and information

display remain on when no operations are performed (Standby timer). Choose

shorter auto-off delays to reduce the drain on the battery.

Option

Description (all times are approximate)

Auto off timers are set to the following values:

Playback/menus

20 s

Image review

Live view

5 min.

10 min.

20 min.

Standby timer

4 s

C Short

D Normal

E Long

Short

Normal

Long

4 s

20 s

1 min.

5 min.

8 s

1 min.

Choose separate delays for Playback/menus, Image review, Live view, and

Standby timer. When settings are complete, press J.

F Custom

A Auto off Timers

The monitor and viewfinder will not turn off automatically when the camera is connected to

a computer or printer via USB.

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

c3: Self-Timer

Choose the length of the shutter release delay and the number

of shots taken.

•

Self-timer delay: Choose the length of the shutter-release delay.

Number of shots: Press 1 and 3 to choose the number of shots

taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed (from 1

to 9; if a value other than 1 is selected, shots will be taken at

4 s intervals).

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G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

c4: Remote on Duration (ML-L3)

Choose how long the camera will wait for a signal from the

optional ML-L3 remote control before cancelling the currently

selected remote control release mode and restoring the

previously selected release mode (0 31). Choose shorter times

for longer battery life. This setting applies only during

viewfinder photography.

d: Shooting/Display

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

d1: Beep

Choose the pitch (High or Low) of the beep that sounds when the camera focuses

using single-servo AF (AF-S or when single-servo AF is selected for AF-A; 0 33), when

focus locks in live view, while the release timer is counting down in self-timer and

delayed remote modes (0 31), and when a photograph is taken in quick-response

remote mode (0 31). Select Off to prevent the beep from sounding. Note that a

beep will not sound in quiet-shutter release mode (mode J; 0 29).

The current setting is shown in the information display: 3 is

displayed when the beep is on, 2 when it is off.

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

d2: Viewfinder Grid Display

Choose On to display on-demand grid lines in the viewfinder for

reference when composing photographs (0 4).

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

d3: ISO Display

Select On to display ISO sensitivity in the viewfinder in place of

the number of exposures remaining.

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G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

d4: File Number Sequence

When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding 1 to the last file

number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last

number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new

memory card is inserted in the camera.

Option

Description

When a new folder is created, the memory card formatted, or a new memory card

inserted in the camera, file numbering continues from the last number used or from

On the largest file number in the current folder, whichever is higher. If a photograph is

taken when the current folder contains a photograph numbered 9999, a new folder

will be created automatically and file numbering will begin again from 0001.

File numbering is reset to 0001 when a new folder is created, the memory card is

formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera. Note that a new folder

is created automatically if a photograph is taken when the current folder contains

Off

999 photographs.

Resets the file numbering for On to 0001 and creates a new folder with the next

photograph taken.

Reset

D File Number Sequence

If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photograph

numbered 9999, the shutter-release button will be disabled and no further photographs can

be taken. Choose Reset for Custom Setting d4 (File number sequence) and then either

format the current memory card or insert a new memory card.

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

d5: Exposure Delay Mode

In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur

pictures, select On to delay shutter release until about 1 s after

the shutter-release button is pressed and the mirror is raised.

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G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

d6: Print Date

Choose the date information imprinted on photographs as they are taken.

Option

Off

Description

The time and date do not appear on photographs.

The date or date and time are imprinted on

photographs taken while this option is in

effect.

15.04.2012

Date

1155..0044..22001122 1100::02

Date and time

Date counter

New photos are imprinted with a time stamp showing the number of

days between the date of shooting and a selected date (see below).

At settings other than Off, the selected option is indicated by a

d icon in the information display.

A Print Date

The date is recorded in the order selected for Time zone and date (0 173). The date does

not appear on NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG images and can not be added to or removed

from existing photos. To print the date of recording on photographs taken with print date

off, select Print time stamp in the PictBridge menu (0 138), or select Print date in the

DPOF print order menu to print the date of recording on all pictures in the current DPOF

print order (0 144).

❚❚Date Counter

Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with

the number of days remaining until a future date or the number

of days elapsed since a past date. Use it to track the growth of a

child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding.

02 / 20.04.2012

02 / 24.04.2012

Future date (two days remaining)

Past date (two days elapsed)

Up to three separate dates can be stored in slots 1, 2, and 3. The

first time you use the date counter, you will be prompted to

select a date for slot 1; enter a date using the multi selector and

press J. To change the date or store additional dates, highlight

a slot, press 2, and enter the date. To use the stored date,

highlight the slot and press J.

To choose a date counter format, highlight Display options and

press 2 to display the menu shown at right. Highlight an option

and press J. Press J in the date counter menu when settings

are complete.

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e: Bracketing/Flash

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash

Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash in P, S, A, and M modes.

Option

Description

1 TTL

Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions.

Choose a flash level between Full and 1/32 (¹/32 of full

power). At full power, the built-in flash has a Guide

Number of 13/43 (m/ft., ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F).

Manual

A Manual

A Y icon flashes in the viewfinder and 0 flashes in the

information display when Manual is selected and the flash is raised.

A The SB-400

When an optional SB-400 flash unit is attached and turned on, Flash cntrl for built-in flash

changes to Optional flash, allowing the flash control mode for the SB-400 to be selected

from TTL and Manual.

A Flash Control

The following types of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination

with the built-in flash (0 45) or optional flash units (0 204).

•

i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Information from the 2016-pixel RGB sensor is used to

adjust flash output for a natural balance between the main subject and the background.

Standard i-TTL Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output is adjusted for the main subject; the

brightness of the background is not taken into account. Recommended for shots in which

the main subject is emphasized at the expense of background details, or when exposure

compensation is used.

•

Standard i-TTL flash control is used with spot metering or when selected with the optional

flash unit. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used in all other cases.

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

e2: Auto Bracketing Set

Choose the setting (exposure, white balance, or Active D-Lighting) varied when

bracketing is in effect (P, S, A, and M modes only; 0 83).

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f: Controls

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

f1: Assign Fn Button

Choose the role played by the Fn button.

Fn button

Option

Description

Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to select

image quality and size (0 42).

Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to select ISO

sensitivity (0 49).

Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to select

white balance (P, S, A, and M modes only; 0 76).

Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to select

Active D-Lighting (P, S, A, and M modes only; 0 69).

Image quality/size ^*

ISO sensitivity ^*

White balance ^*

Active D-Lighting ^*

HDR ^*

Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to adjust

HDR settings (P, S, A, and M modes only; 0 71).

If image quality is set to JPEG fine, JPEG normal, or JPEG basic,

“RAW” will appear in the information display and an NEF (RAW) copy

will be recorded with the next picture taken after the Fn button is

pressed. To exit without recording an NEF (RAW) copy, press the Fn

button again. This option has no effect when Night vision, Color

sketch, Miniature effect, or Selective color is selected in special

effects mode.

+NEF (RAW)

Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to choose

Auto bracketing ^*the bracketing increment (exposure and white balance bracketing) or

to turn ADL bracketing on or off (P, S, A, and M modes only; 0 83).

Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to choose an

AF-area mode (0 36).

AF-area mode ^*

Press the Fn button to start live view. To end live view, press the button

again (0 93).

Live view

AE/AF lock

Focus and exposure lock while the Fn button is pressed.

AE lock only

Exposure locks while the Fn button is pressed.

Exposure locks when the Fn button is pressed, and remains locked

until the button is pressed a second time or the standby timer expires.

AE lock (Hold)

AF lock only

AF-ON

Focus locks while the Fn button is pressed.

The Fn button initiates autofocus. The shutter-release button can not

be used to focus.

* Selected option can be viewed in information display by pressing Fn button.

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G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button

Choose the role played by the A (L) button.

Option

Description

Focus and exposure lock while the A (L) button is

pressed.

AE/AF lock

AE lock only Exposure locks while the A (L) button is pressed.

A (L) button

Exposure locks when the A (L) button is pressed,

AE lock (Hold) and remains locked until the button is pressed a

second time or the standby timer expires.

AF lock only Focus locks while the A (L) button is pressed.

The A (L) button initiates autofocus. The shutter-

release button can not be used to focus.

AF-ON

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

f3: Reverse Dial Rotation

Reverse the direction of rotation of the command dial when

they are used to make adjustments to exposure or flash

compensation (Exposure compensation) and/or shutter speed

and aperture (Shutter speed/aperture). Highlight options and

press 2 to select or deselect, then press J.

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

f4: Slot Empty Release Lock

If Release locked is selected, the shutter-release button is only enabled when a

memory card is inserted in the camera. Selecting Enable release allows the shutter

to be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be

recorded (they will however be displayed in the monitor in demo mode).

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

f5: Reverse Indicators

(V) is selected, the exposure indicators in the viewfinder and

information display are displayed with positive values on the left and negative values

on the right. Select

(W) to display negative values on the left and

positive values on the right.

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B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup

To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.

G button

The setup menu contains the following options:

Option

Format memory card

Monitor brightness

Info display format

Default

—

Option

Default

Auto

168 Flicker reduction

168 Time zone and date ²

Daylight saving time

Language ²

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Off

—

173

174

Graphic design

(blue)

Graphic design

(blue)

AUTO/SCENE/EFFECTS

P/S/A/M

Image comment

Auto image rotation

Accessory terminal

169

Auto info display

Clean image sensor

171

Remote shutter release

Take photos

Standby timer/

Enable; Use GPS to

set camera clock/Yes

Enable

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Clean at startup &

GPS

Clean at startup/shutdown

214

shutdown

—

Lock mirror up for cleaning¹

Image Dust Off ref photo

Video mode ²

216

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172

Eye-Fi upload ³

Wireless mobile adapter

Firmware version

176

177

Enable

—

HDMI

Output resolution

Device control

Auto

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1 Not available when battery is low.

2 Default varies with country of purchase.

3 Only available when compatible Eye-Fi memory card is inserted (0 176).

Note: Depending on camera settings, some items may be grayed out and unavailable.

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G button ➜ B Setup menu

Format Memory Card

Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being formatted in other

devices. Format the card as described below.

D Formatting Memory Cards

Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure to copy any

photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (0 134).

1 Highlight Yes.

To exit without formatting the memory card,

highlight No and press J.

2 Press J.

The message at right will be displayed while

the card is formatted. Do not remove the

memory card or remove or disconnect the

power source until formatting is complete.

G button ➜ B setup menu

Monitor Brightness

Press 1 or 3 to choose monitor brightness. Choose higher

values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced

brightness.

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G button ➜ B setup menu

Info Display Format

Choose an information display format (0 6). Formats can be chosen separately for

auto, scene, and special effects modes and for P, S, A, and M modes.

Classic (0 170)

Graphic (0 6)

1 Select a shooting mode option.

Highlight AUTO/SCENE/EFFECTS or P/S/A/M

and press 2.

2 Select a format and background color.

Use the multi selector to highlight a background

color for the desired format and press J.

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The “Classic” display is shown below.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

21 20 19 18

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

35 34 33 32 31 30 29

1 Eye-Fi connection

14 Aperture (f-number) ......58, 59 24 Bracketing increment........... 84

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

15 Exposure indicator................ 59 25 HDR (High Dynamic

2 GPS connection

Exposure compensation

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

Bracketing progress

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

26 Active D-Lighting .................. 69

27 White balance ........................ 76

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

29 Exposure compensation...... 65

30 Flash compensation ............. 67

31 Flash mode ............................. 46

32 Metering.................................. 62

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

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

35 Picture Control ...................... 86

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

3 Exposure delay mode ........ 162

4 Multiple exposure

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

16 “K” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

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

17 Number of exposures

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

5 Print date indicator............. 163

6 Flash control indicator....... 164

Flash compensation indicator

for optional flash units... 208

7 Release mode .........................29

8 “Beep” indicator.................. 161

9 Battery indicator ....................20

10 Help icon.........................11, 228

11 Bracketing indicator .............83

12 Shooting mode

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

White balance recording

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

Capture mode indicator .... 136

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

19 Auto ISO sensitivity

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

20 ADL bracketing amount ..... 85

21 Auto-area AF indicator ........ 36

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

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

22 Image quality......................... 42

23 Image size............................... 44

i auto/

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

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

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

Special effects mode...... 111

13 Shutter speed ..................57, 59

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

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G button ➜ B setup menu

Auto Info Display

If On is selected, the information display will appear after the shutter-release button

is pressed halfway; if image review (0 149) is off, it will also be displayed immediately

after shooting. Choose On if you find yourself frequently referring to the information

display during shooting. If Off is selected, the information display can be viewed by

pressing the P button.

G button ➜ B setup menu

Image Dust Off Ref Photo

Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available

separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual).

Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the

camera. A lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended. When using a

zoom lens, zoom all the way in.

1 Choose a start option.

Highlight one of the following options and press

J. To exit without acquiring image dust off

data, press G.

•

Start: The message shown at right will be

displayed and “rEF” will appear in the

viewfinder.

Clean sensor and then start: Select this option to

clean the image sensor before starting. The

message shown at right will be displayed and

“rEF” will appear in the viewfinder when

cleaning is complete.

D Image Sensor Cleaning

Image Dust Off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed

can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed.

Select Clean sensor and then start only if the Image Dust Off reference data will not

be used with existing photographs.

2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder.

With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well-lit, featureless

white object, frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the

shutter-release button halfway.

In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus

mode, set focus to infinity manually.

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3 Acquire Image Dust Off reference data.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust

Off reference data. The monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is

pressed. Note that noise reduction will be performed if the subject is poorly lit,

increasing recording times.

If the reference object is too bright or too dark,

the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust

Off reference data and the message shown at

right will be displayed. Choose another reference

object and repeat the process from step 1.

D Image Dust Off Reference Data

The same reference data can be used for photographs taken with

different lenses or at different apertures. Reference images can not

be viewed using computer imaging software. A grid pattern is

displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera.

G button ➜ B setup menu

Video Mode

When connecting the camera to a television or VCR, be sure the camera video mode

matches the device video standard (NTSC or PAL).

G button ➜ B setup menu

Flicker Reduction

Reduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor

lighting during live view (0 93) or movie recording (0 101). Choose Auto to allow

the camera to automatically choose the correct frequency, or manually match the

frequency to that of the local AC power supply.

A Flicker Reduction

If Auto fails to produce the desired results and If you are unsure as to the frequency of the

local power supply, test both options and choose the one that produces the best results.

Flicker reduction may not produce the desired results if the subject is very bright, in which

case you should select mode A or M and choose a smaller aperture (higher f-number) before

starting live view. Note that flicker reduction is not available when On is selected for Movie

settings > Manual movie settings (0 104) in mode M.

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G button ➜ B setup menu

Time Zone and Date

Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date

display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off.

Option

Description

Choose a time zone. The camera clock is

automatically set to the time in the new time zone.

Time zone

Set the camera clock (0 16).

Date and time

Date format

Choose the order in which the day, month, and year

are displayed.

Turn daylight saving time on or off. The camera clock

will automatically be advanced or set back one hour.

The default setting is Off.

Daylight

saving time

G button ➜ B setup menu

Language

Choose a language for camera menus and messages.

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G button ➜ B setup menu

Image Comment

Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as

metadata in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 209). The

comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display

(0 121). The following options are available:

•

Input comment: Input a comment as described on page 91. Comments can be up to

36 characters long.

•

Attach comment: Select this option to attach the comment to all

subsequent photographs. Attach comment can be turned

on and off by highlighting it and pressing 2. After choosing

the desired setting, press J to exit.

G button ➜ B setup menu

Auto Image Rotation

Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation,

allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in

ViewNX 2 or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 209). The following orientations

are recorded:

Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90° clockwise

Camera rotated 90°

counterclockwise

Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected. Choose this option when

panning or taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down.

A Rotate Tall

To automatically rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs for display during playback,

select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (0 149).

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G button ➜ B setup menu

Accessory Terminal

Choose the role of the optional accessory connected to the accessory terminal.

❚❚Remote Shutter Release

If Remote shutter release is selected, you can choose whether the shutter-release

button on optional accessory is used for photography or movie recording. Remote

shutter release is available when an optional WR-R10 wireless remote controller is

connected to the camera and used with the shutter-release button on a WR-T10

wireless remote controller. Remote shutter release is also available with optional

MC-DC2 remote cords (0 210).

Option

Description

The shutter-release button on the optional accessory is used to take

photographs.

y Take photos

The shutter-release button on the optional accessory is used for movie

recording. Press the button halfway to start live view or to focus in AF-S

and AF-F modes. Press the button all the way down to start or end

recording. Use the live view switch to end live view.

z Record movies

❚❚GPS

This item is used to adjust settings for optional GPS units (0 210). A GPS unit can be

connected to the camera’s accessory terminal (0 210) using the cable supplied with

the unit, allowing information on the camera’s current position to be recorded when

photographs are taken (turn the camera off before connecting the GPS unit; for more

information, see the GPS unit manual).

The GPS menu contains the options listed below.

•

Standby timer: Choose whether the exposure meters turn off automatically when the

a GPS unit is attached.

Option

Description

Exposure meters turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the

time selected for Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers > Standby timer, 0 160 to

Enable allow the camera time to acquire GPS data, the delay is extended by up to one

minute after exposure meters are activated or the camera is turned on). This

reduces the drain on the battery.

Disable Exposure meters do not turn off while a GPS unit is connected.

•

Position: This item is only available if a GPS unit is connected, when it displays the

current latitude, longitude, altitude, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) as

reported by GPS.

Use GPS to set camera clock: Select Yes to synchronize the camera clock with the time

reported by the GPS device.

A Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

UTC data is provided by the GPS device and is independent of the camera clock.

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A The h Icon

Connection status is shown by the h icon:

• h (static): Camera has established communication with GPS unit.

Photo information for pictures taken while this icon is displayed

include an additional page of GPS data (0 122).

• h (flashing): The GPS unit is searching for a signal. Pictures taken

while the icon is flashing do not include GPS data.

•

No icon: No new GPS data have been received from the GPS unit for

at least two seconds. Pictures taken when the h icon is not

displayed do not include GPS data.

G button ➜ B setup menu

Eye-Fi Upload

This option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from

third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera. Choose Enable to upload

photographs to a preselected destination. Note that pictures will not be uploaded if

signal strength is insufficient.

Observe all local laws concerning wireless devices and choose Disable where

wireless devices are prohibited.

When an Eye-Fi card is inserted, its status is indicated by an icon

in the information display:

• d: Eye-Fi upload disabled.

• e: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no pictures available for

upload.

• f (static): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload.

• f (animated): Eye-Fi upload enabled; uploading data.

• g: Error.

D Eye-Fi Cards

Eye-Fi cards may emit wireless signals when Disable is selected. If a warning is displayed in

the monitor (0 228), turn the camera off and remove the card.

See the manual provided with the Eye-Fi card, and direct any inquiries to the manufacturer.

The camera can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support other Eye-Fi

functions.

A Supported Eye-Fi Cards

As of October 2012, the camera supports 8 GB SDHC Pro X2 Eye-Fi cards. Some cards may

not be available in some countries or regions; consult the manufacturer for more

information. Eye-Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase. Be sure the Eye-Fi card

firmware has been updated to the latest version.

A Using Eye-Fi Cards in Ad Hoc Mode

Additional time may be required when connecting using Eye-Fi cards that support ad hoc

mode. Select longer values for Auto off timers > Standby timer in the setup menu (0 160).

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G button ➜ B setup menu

Wireless Mobile Adapter

Choose whether the camera will establish wireless connections with smart devices

when an optional WU-1a wireless mobile adapter (0 210) is attached to the camera

USB and A/V connector.

Option

Description

Enable wireless connections to smart devices running the Wireless Mobile

Adapter Utility.

Enable

Disable wireless connections to smart devices. Choose this option in

locations where the use of wireless devices is prohibited. Selecting this

option also reduces the drain on the camera battery.

Disable

G button ➜ B setup menu

Firmware Version

View the current camera firmware version.

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N The Retouch Menu:

Creating Retouched Copies

To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab.

G button

The retouch menu is used to create trimmed or retouched copies of the photographs

on the memory card, and is only available when a memory card containing

photographs is inserted in the camera.

Option

D-Lighting

Red-eye correction

Trim

Monochrome

Filter effects

Option

Color sketch

Perspective control

Miniature effect

Selective color

Edit movie

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Resize

Quick retouch

Straighten

Distortion control

Fisheye

(

)

n Color balance

Image overlay ¹

Side-by-side

comparison ²

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Color outline

1 Can only be selected by pressing G button and selecting N tab.

2 Available only if J button is pressed in full-frame playback when a retouched image or

original is displayed.

A Retouching Copies

Most options can be applied to copies created using other retouch options, although with

the exceptions of Image overlay and Edit movie > Choose start/end point, each option

can be applied only once (note that multiple edits may result in loss of detail). Options that

can not be applied to the current image are grayed out and unavailable.

A Image Quality

Except in the case of copies created with Trim, Image overlay, NEF (RAW) processing, and

Resize, copies created from JPEG images are the same size and quality as the original, while

copies created from NEF (RAW) photos are saved as large fine-quality JPEG images. Time

stamps added with Custom Setting d6 (Print Date; 0 163) may however be cropped out or

illegible depending on the retouch options used.

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Creating Retouched Copies

To create a retouched copy:

1 Display retouch options.

Highlight the desired item in the retouch menu

and press 2.

2 Select a picture.

Highlight a picture and press J.

A Retouch

The camera may not be able to display or retouch

images created with other devices. If the image was

recorded at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) +

JPEG (0 42), retouch options apply only to the JPEG

copy (Image overlay and NEF (RAW) processing

excepted).

3 Select retouch options.

For more information, see the section for the

selected item. To exit without creating a

retouched copy, press G.

4 Create a retouched copy.

Press J to create a retouched copy. Except in the

photo information “image only” page (0 119),

retouched copies are indicated by a N icon.

A Creating Retouched Copies During Playback

Retouched copies can also be created during playback.

Display picture full frame and

Highlight an option and

Create retouched copy.

press J.

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G button ➜ N retouch menu

D-Lighting

D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs.

Before

After

Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed.

The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy

the photograph.

G button ➜ N retouch menu

Red-Eye Correction

This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with

photographs taken using the flash. The photograph selected for red-eye correction

can be previewed in the edit display. Confirm the effects of red-eye correction and

create a copy as described in the following table. Note that red-eye correction may

not always produce the expected results and may in very rare circumstances be

applied to portions of the image that are not affected by red-eye; check the preview

thoroughly before proceeding.

Use

Description

Zoom in

Zoom out

Press X button to zoom in, W (Q) button to zoom out. While photo

is zoomed in, use multi selector to view areas of image not visible in

monitor. Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to other areas

of frame. Navigation window is displayed when zoom buttons or

multi selector is pressed; area currently visible in monitor is indicated

by yellow border. Press J to cancel zoom.

W (Q)

View other

areas of image

Cancel zoom

Create copy

If the camera detects red-eye in the selected photograph, a copy will

be created that has been processed to reduce its effects. No copy

will be created if the camera is unable to detect red-eye.

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G button ➜ N retouch menu

Trim

Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The

selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown

in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following

table.

Use

Description

Increase size of crop

Reduce size of crop

Press the X button to increase the size of the crop.

Press the W (Q) button to reduce the size of the crop.

W (Q)

Change crop aspect

ratio

Rotate the command dial to switch between aspect ratios of

3 : 2, 4 : 3, 5 : 4, 1 : 1, and 16 : 9.

Use multi selector to move the crop to another area of the

image.

Move crop

Create copy

Save the current crop as a separate file.

A Trim: Image Quality and Size

Copies created from NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG photos have an

image quality of JPEG fine (0 42); cropped copies created from JPEG

photos have the same image quality as the original. The size of the

copy varies with crop size and aspect ratio and appears at upper left

in the crop display.

A Viewing Cropped Copies

Playback zoom may not be available when cropped copies are displayed.

G button ➜ N retouch menu

Monochrome

Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or

Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome).

Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview

of the selected image; press 1 to increase color

saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a

monochrome copy.

Increase

saturation

Decrease

saturation

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Filter Effects

Choose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described

below, press J to copy the photograph.

Option

Description

Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the

picture less blue. The effect can be previewed in

the monitor as shown at right.

Skylight

Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects, giving

the copy a “warm” red cast. The effect can be

previewed in the monitor.

Warm filter

Red intensifier

Intensify reds (Red intensifier), greens (Green

Green intensifier intensifier), or blues (Blue intensifier). Press 1 to

increase the effect, 3 to decrease.

Blue intensifier

Add starburst effects to light sources.

•

Number of points: Choose from four, six, or eight.

Filter amount: Choose the brightness of the light

sources affected.

Cross screen

•

Filter angle: Choose the angle of the points.

Length of points: Choose the length of points.

Confirm: Preview the effects of the filter as shown

at right. Press X to preview the copy full frame.

Save: Create a retouched copy.

•

Add a soft filter effect. Press 1 or 3 to choose the

filter strength.

Soft

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Color Balance

Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color

balance as shown below. The effect is displayed in the monitor

together with red, green, and blue histograms (0 120) giving

the distribution of tones in the copy.

Increase amount of green

Create retouched copy

Increase amount of

Increase amount of amber

blue

Increase amount of magenta

A Zoom

To zoom in on the image displayed in the monitor, press the X

button. The histogram will be updated to show data only for the

portion of the image displayed in the monitor. While the image is

zoomed in, press the A (L) button to toggle back and forth

between color balance and zoom. When zoom is selected, you can

zoom in and out with the X and W (Q) buttons and scroll the image

with the multi selector.

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G button ➜ N retouch menu

Image Overlay

Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single

picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW

data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in an

imaging application. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size

settings; before creating an overlay, set image quality and size (0 42, 44; all options

are available). To create an NEF (RAW) copy, choose an image quality of NEF (RAW).

1 Select Image overlay.

Highlight Image overlay in the retouch menu

and press 2.

The dialog shown at right will be displayed, with

Image 1 highlighted; press J to display a list of

the NEF (RAW) pictures created with this camera.

2 Select the first image.

Use the multi selector to highlight the first

photograph in the overlay. To view the

highlighted photograph full frame, press and

hold the X button. Press J to select the

highlighted photograph and return to the

preview display.

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3 Select the second image.

The selected image will appear as Image 1. Highlight Image 2 and press J,

then select the second photo as described in Step 2.

4 Adjust gain.

Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize

exposure for the overlay by pressing 1or 3to

select gain from values between 0.1 and 2.0.

Repeat for the second image. The default value is

1.0; select 0.5 to halve gain or 2.0 to double it. The

effects of gain are visible in the Preview column.

5 Preview the overlay.

Press 4or 2to place the cursor in the Preview

column and press 1or 3to highlight Overlay.

Press J to preview the overlay as shown at right

(to save the overlay without displaying a preview,

select Save). To return to Step 4 and select new

photos or adjust gain, press W (Q).

6 Save the overlay.

Press J while the preview is displayed to save the

overlay. After an overlay is created, the resulting

image will be displayed full-frame in the monitor.

D Image Overlay

The overlay has the same photo info (including date of recording, metering, shutter speed,

aperture, shooting mode, exposure compensation, focal length, and image orientation) and

values for white balance and Picture Control as the photograph selected for Image 1.

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NEF (RAW) Processing

Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs.

1 Select NEF (RAW) processing.

Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch

menu and press 2to display a picture selection

dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with

this camera.

2 Select a photograph.

Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph

(to view the highlighted photograph full frame,

press and hold the X button). Press J to select

the highlighted photograph and proceed to the

next step.

3 Adjust NEF (RAW) processing settings.

Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance is not available with

pictures created with multiple exposure or image overlay, and that exposure

compensation can only be set to values between –2 and +2 EV.

Image quality (0 42)

Image size (0 44)

White balance (0 76)

Exposure compensation (0 65)

Picture Control (0 86)

High ISO NR (0 153)

Color space (0 152)

D-Lighting (0 180)

4 Copy the photograph.

Highlight EXE and press J to create a JPEG copy

of the selected photograph. The resulting image

will be displayed full-frame in the monitor. To exit

without copying the photograph, press the G

button.

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Resize

Create small copies of selected photographs.

1 Select Resize.

To resize selected images, press G to display

the menus and select Resize in the retouch

menu.

2 Choose a size.

Highlight Choose size and press 2.

The options shown at right will be displayed;

highlight an option and press J.

3 Choose pictures.

Highlight Select image and press 2.

Highlight pictures using the multi selector

and press the W (Q) button to select or

deselect (to view the highlighted picture full

screen, press and hold the X button).

Selected pictures are marked by a 1 icon.

Press J when the selection is complete.

W (Q) button

4 Save the resized copies.

A confirmation dialog will be displayed.

Highlight Yes and press J to save the resized

copies.

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A Viewing Resized Copies

Playback zoom may not be available when resized copies are displayed.

A Image Quality

Copies created from NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG photos have an image quality (0 42) of

JPEG fine; copies created from JPEG photos have the same image quality as the original.

G button ➜ N retouch menu

Quick Retouch

Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast.

D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit

subjects.

Press 1or 3to choose the amount of enhancement. The effect

can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the

photograph.

G button ➜ N retouch menu

Straighten

Create a straightened copy of the selected image. Press 2to

rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments

of approximately 0.25 degrees, 4to rotate it counterclockwise

(the effect can be previewed in the edit display; note that edges

of the image will be trimmed to create a square copy). Press J

to copy the photograph, or press K to exit to playback without

creating a copy.

G button ➜ N retouch menu

Distortion Control

Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion. Select Auto

to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then

make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select

Manual to reduce distortion manually (note that Auto is not

available with photos taken using auto distortion control; see

page 151). Press 2to reduce barrel distortion, 4to reduce pin-

cushion distortion (the effect can be previewed in the edit display; note that greater

amounts of distortion control result in more of the edges being cropped out). Press

J to copy the photograph, or press K to exit to playback without creating a copy.

D Auto

Auto is for use only with pictures taken with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain

other lenses excluded). Results are not guaranteed with other lenses.

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Fisheye

Create copies that appear to have been taken with a fisheye

lens. Press 2to increase the effect (this also increases the

amount that will be cropped out at the edges of the image), 4

to reduce it. The effect can be previewed in the edit display.

Press J to copy the photograph, or press K to exit to playback

without creating a copy.

G button ➜ N retouch menu

Color Outline

Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for

painting. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press

J to copy the photograph.

Before

After

G button ➜ N retouch menu

Color Sketch

Create a copy of a photograph that resembles a sketch made

with colored pencils. Press 1or 3to highlight Vividness or

Outlines and press 4or 2to change. Vividness can be

increased to make colors more saturated, or decreased for a

washed-out, monochromatic effect, while outlines can be made

thicker or thinner. Thicker outlines make colors more saturated.

The results can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph, or

press K to exit to playback without creating a copy.

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Perspective Control

Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from

the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust

perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control

result in more of the edges being cropped out). The results can

be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the

photograph, or press K to exit to playback without creating a

copy.

Before

After

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Miniature Effect

Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken

from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a

yellow frame.

Press

Description

Choose

orientation

W (Q) Press W (Q) to choose orientation of area that is in focus.

If area of effect is in wide orientation, press 1or

3 to position frame showing area of copy that

will be in focus.

Choose area

in focus

Area in focus

If area of effect is in tall orientation, press 4or 2

to position frame showing area of copy that will

be in focus.

If area of effect is in wide orientation, press 4or 2to choose height.

Choose size

If area of effect is in tall orientation, press 1or 3to choose width.

Preview copy

Cancel

Preview copy.

Exit to full-frame playback without creating copy.

Create copy

Create copy.

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Selective Color

Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color.

1 Select Selective color.

Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu

and press 2to display a picture selection dialog.

2 Select a photograph.

Highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted

photograph full frame, press and hold the X

button). Press J to select the highlighted

photograph and proceed to the next step.

Selected color

3 Select a color.

Use the multi selector to position the cursor

over an object and press A (L) to select

the color of the object as one that will

remain in the final copy (the camera may

have difficulty detecting unsaturated colors;

choose a saturated color). To zoom in on the

picture for precise color selection, press X.

Press W (Q) to zoom out.

A (L) button

Color range

4 Highlight the color range.

Rotate the command dial to highlight the color

range for the selected color.

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5 Choose the color range.

Press 1or 3to increase or decrease the range of

similar hues that will be included in the final

photograph or movie. Choose from values

between 1 and 7; note that higher values may

include hues from other colors. The effect can be

previewed in the edit display.

6 Select additional colors.

To select additional colors, rotate the command

dial to highlight another of the three color boxes

at the top of the display and repeat Steps 3–5 to

select another color. Repeat for a third color if

desired. To deselect the highlighted color, press

O (To remove all colors, press and hold O. A confirmation dialog will be

displayed; select Yes).

7 Save the edited copy.

Press J to copy the photograph.

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Side-by-side Comparison

Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available

if the J button is pressed to display the retouch menu when a copy or original is

played back full frame.

1 Select a picture.

Select a retouched copy (shown by a N icon) or a

photograph that has been retouched in full-

frame playback and press J.

2 Select Side-by-side comparison.

Highlight Side-by-side comparison in the

retouch menu and press J.

Options used to create

3 Compare the copy with the original.

copy

The source image is displayed on the left, the

retouched copy on the right, with the options

used to create the copy listed at the top of the

display. Press 4or 2to switch between the

source image and the retouched copy. To view

the highlighted picture full frame, press and hold

the X button. If the copy was created from two

images using Image overlay, press 1or 3to

view the other source image. If multiple copies

Source Retouched

image copy

exist for the current source image, press 1or 3to view the other copies. To

exit to playback mode, press the K button, or press J to return to playback

with the highlighted image displayed.

D Side-by-side comparison

The source image will not be displayed if the copy was created from a photograph that has

since been deleted or that was protected when the copy was made (0 126).

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m Recent Settings/O My Menu

To display the recent settings menu, press G and select the m (recent settings) tab.

G button

The recent settings menu lists the 20 most recently used

settings, with the most recently-used items first. Press 1or 3to

highlight an option and press 2to select.

A Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu

To remove an item from the recent settings menu, highlight it and

press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O

again to delete the selected item.

My Menu

To access a customized menu of up to 20 options selected from the playback,

shooting, Custom Settings, and setup menus, select O My Menu for m Recent

settings > Choose tab.

1 Select Choose tab.

In the recent settings menu (m), highlight

Choose tab and press 2.

2 Select O My Menu.

Highlight O My Menu and press J. The

name of the menu will change from “RECENT

SETTINGS” to “MY MENU.”

To view recent settings again, select m Recent settings for O My Menu > Choose

tab.

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❚❚Adding Options to My Menu

1 Select Add items.

In My Menu (O), highlight Add items and

press 2.

2 Select a menu.

Highlight the name of the menu containing

the option you wish to add and press 2.

3 Select an item.

Highlight the desired menu item and press

4 Position the new item.

Press 1or 3to move the new item up or

down in My Menu. Press J to add the new

item.

5 Add more items.

The items currently displayed in My Menu

are indicated by a check mark. Items

indicated by a V icon can not be selected.

Repeat steps 1–4 to select additional items.

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❚❚Deleting Options from My Menu

1 Select Remove items.

In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2.

2 Select items.

Highlight items and press 2to select or

deselect. Selected items are indicated by a

check mark.

3 Delete the selected items.

Press J. A confirmation dialog will be

displayed; press J again to delete the

selected items.

A Deleting Items in My Menu

To delete the item currently highlighted in My Menu, press the O button. A confirmation

dialog will be displayed; press O again to remove the selected item from My Menu.

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❚❚Reordering Options in My Menu

1 Select Rank items.

In My Menu (O), highlight Rank items and press 2.

2 Select an item.

Highlight the item you wish to move and

press J.

3 Position the item.

Press 1or 3to move the item up or down

in My Menu and press J. Repeat Steps 2–3

to reposition additional items.

4 Exit to My Menu.

Press the G button to return to My Menu.

G button

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Technical Notes

Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing

the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter

problems using the camera.

Compatible Lenses

Compatible CPU Lenses

This camera supports autofocus with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only. AF-S lenses have

names beginning with AF-S, AF-I lenses names beginning with AF-I. Autofocus is not

supported with other autofocus (AF) lenses. The following table lists the features

available with compatible lenses in viewfinder photography:

Camera setting

Focus

Mode

Metering

MF (with electronic

rangefinder)

Lens/accessory

z³

Other modes 3D Color

AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR¹

—

✔

z²

z^{2, 3}

z²

Other type G or D AF NIKKOR¹

PC-E NIKKOR series

PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D⁴

AF-S/AF-I teleconverter⁵

—

z⁶

—

z³

z⁶

z⁷

z⁸

z³

—

z³

Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for F3AF)

AI-P NIKKOR

—

z²

✔

z²

1 Use AF-S or AF-I lenses to get the most from your camera. Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR

lenses.

2 Spot metering meters selected focus point (0 62).

3 Can not be used with shifting or tilting.

4 The camera’s exposure metering and flash control systems may not function as expected when the

lens is shifted and/or tilted or an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used.

5 AF-S or AF-I lens required.

6 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

7 When AF 80–200mm f/2.8, AF 35–70mm f/2.8, AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 (New), or AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5

lenses are zoomed all the way in at the minimum focus distance, the in-focus indicator may be

displayed when the image on the matte screen in the viewfinder is not in focus. Focus manually until

image in viewfinder is in focus.

8 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

D IX NIKKOR Lenses

IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used.

A Lens f-number

The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens.

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A Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses

CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter

on the lens barrel. Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring.

CPU contacts

Aperture ring

CPU lens

Type G lens

Type D lens

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Compatible Non-CPU Lenses

Non-CPU lenses may only be used when the camera is in mode M. Selecting another

mode disables the shutter release. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens

aperture ring and the camera metering system, i-TTL flash control, and other features

requiring a CPU lens can not be used. Some non-CPU lenses can not be used; see

“Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses,” below.

Camera setting

Focus

Mode

Metering

MF (with electronic

Lens/accessory

—

rangefinder)

Other modes L, M, N

AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses

Medical NIKKOR 120mm f/4

Reflex NIKKOR

PC NIKKOR

AI-type Teleconverter

PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment ⁶

Auto extension rings (PK-series 11A, 12, or 13;

PN-11)

z¹

z²

z^{2, 3}

z²

—

z⁴

z⁵

z¹

—

z¹

z²

—

1 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

2 Exposure indicator can not be used.

3 Can be used at shutter speeds slower than flash sync speed by one step or more.

4 Can not be used with shifting or tilting.

5 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

6 Attach in vertical orientation (can be used in horizontal orientation once attached).

D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses

The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D5200:

• TC-16AS AF teleconverter

• Non-AI lenses

• Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8,

1200mm f/11)

• Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8, OP 10mm f/5.6)

• 2.1cm f/4

• Extension Ring K2

• 180–600mm f/8 ED (serial numbers 174041–174180)

• 360–1200mm f/11 ED (serial numbers 174031–174127)

• 200–600mm f/9.5 (serial numbers 280001–300490)

• AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED, AF Teleconverter TC-16)

• PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or earlier)

• PC 35mm f/2.8 (serial numbers 851001–906200)

• PC 35mm f/3.5 (old type)

• Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 (old type)

• Reflex 1000mm f/11 (serial numbers 142361–143000)

• Reflex 2000mm f/11 (serial numbers 200111–200310)

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D The Built-in Flash

The built-in flash can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 18–300 mm, although in

some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or focal

lengths due to shadows cast by the lens, while lenses that block the subject’s view of the red-

eye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction. Remove lens hoods to prevent

shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m and can not be used in the macro range

of macro zoom lenses. The flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following

lenses at ranges less than those given below:

Lens

Zoom position Minimum distance without vignetting

AF-S DX NIKKOR 10–24mm f/3.5–4.5G ED

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12–24mm f/4G IF-ED

AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR

24 mm

35 mm

24–85 mm

28 mm

35 mm

2.5 m/ 8 ft 2 in.

1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.

No vignetting

1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.

No vignetting

AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–85mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR

AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

28 mm

35 mm

45–55 mm

24 mm

28–35 mm

18 mm

24–70 mm

18 mm

24 mm

18 mm

24–135 mm

24 mm

35–200 mm

35–300 mm

24 mm

28 mm

35 mm

1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in.

1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.

No vignetting

1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.

No vignetting

1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.

No vignetting

3.0 m/ 9 ft 10in.

1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.

2.0 m/ 6 ft 7 in.

No vignetting

1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.

No vignetting

1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.

2.5 m/ 8 ft 2 in.

1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.

No vignetting

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

AF Zoom-Nikkor 18–35mm f/3.5–4.5D IF-ED

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18–70mm f/3.5–4.5G IF-ED

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED

AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED,

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR

AF Zoom-Nikkor 20–35mm f/2.8D IF

AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED

24 mm

35 mm

50–70 mm

24 mm

28–120 mm

24 mm

35 mm

50–70 mm

28 mm

1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.

1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in.

No vignetting

1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.

No vignetting

1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in.

No vignetting

1.5 m/ 4 ft 11 in.

1.0 m/ 3 ft 3 in.

AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8G ED

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED

AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR

AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28–70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

AF-S NIKKOR 28–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR

35 mm

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Lens

Zoom position Minimum distance without vignetting

250 mm

350 mm

200 mm

250 mm

300 mm

350–400 mm

24 mm

2.5 m/8 ft 2in.

2.0 m/6 ft 7 in.

5.0 m/16 ft 5 in.

3.0 m/9 ft 10 in.

2.5 m/8 ft 2 in.

No vignetting

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200–400mm f/4G IF-ED

AF-S NIKKOR 200–400mm f/4G ED VR II

PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED ^*

* When not shifted or tilted.

3.0 m/9 ft 10 in.

When used with the AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED, the flash will be unable to light the

entire subject at all ranges.

D AF-Assist Illumination

AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses:

•

AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED

•

AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 80–200mm f/2.8D IF-ED

AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED

AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200–400mm f/4G IF-ED

AF-S NIKKOR 200–400mm f/4G ED VR II

AF-S NIKKOR 28–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR

AF-S DX NIKKOR 55–300mm f/4.5–5.6G ED VR

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70–200mm f/2.8G IF-ED

AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

At ranges under 1 m (3 ft 3 in.), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and

interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor:

•

AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR

•

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G

IF-ED

AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR

AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28–70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G

AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/4G ED

AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G

AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR

AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR

AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8G ED

•

A Calculating Angle of View

The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed

by the D5200, in contrast, is 23.5 × 15.6 mm, meaning that the angle of view of a 35mm

camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the D5200. The approximate focal length of lenses

for the D5200 in 35mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens

by about 1.5.

Picture size (35mm format)

(36 × 24 mm)

Picture diagonal

Lens

Picture size (D5200)

(23.5 × 15.6 mm)

Angle of view (35mm format)

Angle of view (D5200)

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Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)

The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with

CLS-compatible flash units. Optional flash units can be attached directly to the

camera accessory shoe as described below. The accessory shoe is equipped with a

safety lock for flash units with a locking pin.

1 Remove the accessory shoe cover.

2 Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe.

See the manual provided with the flash unit for details.

The built-in flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is

attached.

A The AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter

When the AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately) is mounted on the camera

accessory shoe, flash accessories can be connected via a sync cable.

D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories

Use only Nikon flash units. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory

shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera

or flash. Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized

service representative for more information.

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The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication

between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography.

Refer to the documentation provided with the flash unit for details.

❚❚CLS-Compatible Flash Units

The camera can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units:

Flash unit

Feature

SB-910 ¹

34/111

48/157

SB-900 ¹

34/111

48/157

SB-800

38/125

53/174

SB-700 ¹

28/92

39/128

SB-600

30/98

42/138

SB-400 ²

21/69

30/98

SB-R200 ³

10/33

14/46

ISO 100

ISO 200

Guide No. ⁴

1 If a color filter is attached to the SB-910, SB-900, or SB-700 when AUTO or N (flash) is selected for white

balance, the camera will automatically detect the filter and adjust white balance appropriately.

2 Wireless flash control is not available with the SB-400.

3 Controlled remotely using optional SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 flash unit or SU-800 wireless

Speedlight commander.

4 m/ft, 20 °C (68 °F), SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, and SB-600 at 35 mm zoom head position; SB-910,

SB-900, and SB-700 with standard illumination.

•

The SU-800 wireless speedlight commander: When mounted on a CLS-compatible

camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander for remote SB-910, SB-900,

SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units in up to three groups. The SU-800

itself is not equipped with a flash.

A Guide Number

To calculate the range of the flash at full power, divide the Guide Number by the aperture.

For example, at ISO 100 the SB-800 has a Guide Number of 38 m or 125 ft (35 mm zoom head

position); its range at an aperture of f/5.6 is 38÷5.6 or about 6.8 meters (or in feet,

125÷5.6=approximately 23 ft 7 in.). For each twofold increase in ISO sensitivity, multiply the

Guide Number by the square root of two (approximately 1.4).

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The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units:

CLS-compatible flash units

SU-800

SB-910

Close-up

SB-900 SB-800 SB-700 SB-600 Commander photography SB-R200 SB-400

i-TTL balanced fill-flash for

digital SLR ¹

Standard i-TTL flash for digital

SLR

—

i-TTL

z ²

AA Auto aperture

Non-TTL auto

GN Distance-priority manual

Manual

RPT Repeating flash

Remote flash control

i-TTL i-TTL

z ³

—

z ⁵

—

z ³

—

z ⁵

—

z⁴

—

[A:B] Quick wireless flash control

AA Auto aperture

—

Non-TTL auto

Manual

RPT Repeating flash

i-TTL i-TTL

[A:B] Quick wireless flash control

AA Auto aperture

—

Non-TTL auto

Manual

RPT Repeating flash

Flash Color Information Communication

AF-assist for multi-area AF

Red-eye reduction

Camera flash mode selection

Camera flash unit firmware update

—

1 Not available with spot metering.

2 Can also be selected with flash unit.

AA/A mode selection performed on flash unit using custom settings. A is selected when a non-CPU lens

is used.

4 Can only be selected with camera (0 164).

5 When a non-CPU lens is used, non-TTL auto (A) is used regardless of mode selected with flash unit.

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❚❚Other Flash Units

The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes.

SB-30, SB-27 ², SB-22S, SB-23, SB-29 ³,

SB-22, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15 SB-21B ³, SB-29S ³

Flash unit

SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28,

SB-26, SB-25, SB-24

Flash mode

SB-50DX ¹

Non-TTL auto

Manual

Repeating flash

—

REAR Rear-curtain sync ⁴

1 Select mode P, S, A, or M, lower built-in flash, and use optional flash unit only.

2 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled. Set flash unit to A (non-TTL auto

flash).

3 Autofocus is available with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm

f/2.8G ED lenses only.

4 Available when camera is used to select flash mode.

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D Notes on Optional Flash Units

Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer

to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D5200 is not included in the

“digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.

If an optional flash unit is attached in shooting modes other than j, %, and 3, the flash will

fire with every shot, even in modes in which the built-in flash can not be used.

i-TTL flash control can be used at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 6400. At values over

6400, the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings. If the

flash-ready indicator flashes for about three seconds after a photograph is taken, the flash

has fired at full power and the photograph may be underexposed.

When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync cable is used for off-camera flash photography, correct

exposure may not be achieved in i-TTL mode. We recommend that you choose spot

metering to select standard i-TTL flash control. Take a test shot and view the results in the

monitor.

In i-TTL, use the flash panel or bounce adapter provided with the flash unit. Do not use other

panels such as diffusion panels, as this may produce incorrect exposure.

If the controls on the optional SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SB-600 flash unit or SU-800

wireless Speedlight commander are used to set flash compensation, Y will appear in the

information display.

The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while the

SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the

following restrictions:

•

SB-910 and SB-900: AF-assist

illumination is available with 17–

135 mm AF lenses, however,

autofocus is available only with the

focus points shown at right.

SB-800, SB-600, and SU-800: AF-assist

illumination is available with 24–

105 mm AF lenses, however,

autofocus is available only with the

focus points shown at right.

SB-700: AF-assist illumination is

available with 24–135 mm AF

lenses, however, autofocus is

available only with the focus points

shown at right.

17–19 mm

24–34 mm

20–105 mm

35–49 mm

24–135 mm

106–135 mm

50–105 mm

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Other Accessories

At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D5200.

•

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (0 14): Additional EN-EL14 batteries are

available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives.

Battery Charger MH-24 (0 14): Recharge EN-EL14 batteries.

Power Connector EP-5A, AC Adapter EH-5b: These accessories can be used to power

the camera for extended periods (EH-5a and EH-5 AC adapters can also be

used). A power connector EP-5A is required to connect the camera to the

EH-5b, EH-5a, or EH-5; see page 212 for details.

•

Power

sources

• Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus

or the electronic rangefinder.

• The D5200 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use C-PL or C-PL II

circular polarizing filters instead.

• NC filters are recommended for protecting the lens.

Filters

• To prevent ghosting, use of a filter is not recommended when the subject is

framed against a bright light, or when a bright light source is in the frame.

• Center-weighted metering is recommended with filters with exposure factors

(filter factors) over 1 × (Y44, Y48, Y52, O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND2S, ND4, ND4S,

ND8, ND8S, ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). See the filter manual for details.

•

DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses: Lenses are available with diopters of –5, –4, –3,

–2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m^–1when the camera diopter adjustment control is

in the neutral position (–1 m^–1). Use eyepiece correction lenses only if the

desired focus can not be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control

(–1.7 to +0.7 m^–1). Test eyepiece correction lenses before purchase to ensure

that the desired focus can be achieved. The rubber eyecup can not be used

with eyepiece correction lenses.

Viewfinder

eyepiece

accessories

•

Magnifier DG-2: The DG-2 magnifies the scene displayed in the center of the

viewfinder for greater precision during focusing. Eyepiece adapter required

(available separately).

•

Eyepiece Adapter DK-22: The DK-22 is used when attaching the DG-2 magnifier.

Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-6: The DR-6 attaches at a right angle to the

viewfinder eyepiece, allowing the image in the viewfinder to be viewed at

right angles to the lens (for example, from directly above when the camera is

horizontal).

•

Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package offering such features as white

balance adjustment and color control points.

Camera Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from a computer to record

movies and photographs and save photographs directly to the computer hard

disk.

Software

Body cap

Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software. Most Nikon software offers an

auto update feature when the computer is connected to the Internet. See the

websites listed on page xv for the latest information on supported operating

systems.

Body Cap BF-1B/Body Cap BF-1A: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen,

and low-pass filter free of dust when a lens is not in place.

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•

Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (0 31): The ML-L3 uses a 3 V CR2025 battery.

Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right (q), insert a fingernail into the

gap and open the battery chamber (w). Ensure that the battery is inserted in

the correct orientation (r).

Wireless Remote Controller WR-R10 ^*/WR-T10: When a WR-R10 wireless remote

controller is attached, the camera can be controlled wirelessly using a WR-T10

wireless remote controller (0 32, 17 5).

Remote

controls/

wireless

remote

•

controller

Insert a fingernail into the gap behind the battery-chamber latch and open the

battery chamber (q). Ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct

orientation (e).

Microphones Stereo Microphone ME-1 (0 104 )^*

The D5200 is equipped with an accessory terminal for

WR-R10 wireless remote controllers (0 175), MC-DC2 remote

cords (0 60), and GP-1 GPS units (0 175), which connect

with the 4mark on the connector aligned with the 2

next to the accessory terminal (close the connector

cover when the terminal is not in use).

Accessory

terminal

accessories

USB and A/V

connector

accessories

•

UC-E17 and UC-E6 USB cables (0 134)

Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a ^*: Supports two-way communication between the

camera and smart devices running the Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility.

* The WR-R10 wireless remote controller can not be attached at the same time as a WU-1a

wireless mobile adapter or ME-1 stereo microphone. Attempting to forcibly attach

accessories can damage the camera or accessory.

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Approved Memory Cards

The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D5200.

Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording.

Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used.

SD memory cards

SDHC memory cards ²

SDXC memory cards ³

SanDisk

Toshiba

4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

64 GB

Panasonic

4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB 48 GB, 64 GB

2 GB ¹

Lexar Media

Platinum II

Professional

Full-HD Video

—

4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

64 GB, 128 GB

—

4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB

—

1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards.

2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC-compliant. The

camera supports UHS-1.

3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are

SDXC-compliant. The camera supports UHS-1.

Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above cards, please

contact the manufacturer.

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Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter

Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter.

1 Ready the camera.

Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w)

covers.

2 Insert the EP-5A power connector.

Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown,

using the connector to keep the orange battery latch

pressed to one side. The latch locks the connector in place

when the connector is fully inserted.

3 Close the battery-chamber cover.

Position the power connector cable so that it passes

through the power connector slot and close the battery-

chamber cover.

4 Connect the AC adapter.

Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and

the EP-5A power cable to the DC socket (r). A P icon is displayed in the

monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.

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Caring for the Camera

Storage

When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and

store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or

mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. Do not store your camera

with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that:

• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%

• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as

televisions or radios

• are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below –10 °C (14 °F)

Cleaning

Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After

Camera

body

using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly

dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly. Important: Dust or other foreign

matter inside the camera may cause damage not covered under warranty.

These glass elements are easily damaged. Remove dust and lint with a blower. If

using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid. To

remove fingerprints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft

cloth and clean with care.

Lens,

mirror, and

viewfinder

Remove dust and lint with a blower. When removing fingerprints and other stains,

wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Do not apply pressure,

as this could result in damage or malfunction.

Monitor

Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.

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 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.

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The Low-Pass Filter

The image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass

filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in

photographs, you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the

setup menu. The filter can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or

cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.

❚❚“Clean Now”

1 Place the camera base down.

Image sensor cleaning is most effective when

the camera is placed base down as shown at

right.

2 Select Clean image sensor in the setup

menu.

Press the G button to display the menus.

Highlight Clean image sensor in the setup

menu (0 167) and press 2.

G button

3 Select Clean now.

Highlight Clean now and press J.

The camera will check the image sensor and then

begin cleaning. 1 flashes in the viewfinder

and other operations can not be performed. Do

not remove or disconnect the power source until

cleaning is complete and the message shown at

right is no longer displayed.

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❚❚“Clean at Startup/Shutdown”

Choose from the following options:

Option

Description

The image sensor is automatically cleaned each time the camera is

turned on.

5 Clean at startup

Clean at

The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each

time the camera is turned off.

shutdown

Clean at startup & The image sensor is cleaned automatically at startup and at

shutdown

shutdown.

Cleaning off

Automatic image sensor cleaning off.

1 Select Clean image sensor in the setup

menu.

Press the G button to display the menus.

Highlight Clean image sensor in the setup

menu (0 167) and press 2.

G button

2 Select Clean at startup/shutdown.

Highlight Clean at startup/shutdown and

press 2.

3 Select an option.

Highlight an option and press J.

D Image Sensor Cleaning

Using camera controls during startup interrupts image sensor cleaning. Image sensor

cleaning may not be performed at startup if the flash is charging.

Cleaning is performed by vibrating the low-pass filter. If dust can not be fully removed using

the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 216) or

consult a Nikon-authorized service representative.

If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning

may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s internal circuitry. Cleaning can be

performed again after a short wait.

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❚❚Manual Cleaning

If foreign matter can not be removed from the low-pass filter using the Clean image

sensor option in the setup menu (0 214), the filter can be cleaned manually as

described below. Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily

damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized

service personnel.

1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter.

A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the low-pass

filter. Turn the camera off and insert a fully-charged EN-EL14 battery or connect

an optional EP-5A power connector and EH-5b AC adapter.

2 Remove the lens.

Turn the camera off and remove the lens.

3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning.

Turn the camera on and press the G

button to display the menus. Highlight Lock

mirror up for cleaning in the setup menu

and press 2(note that this option is not

available at battery levels of H or below).

G button

4 Press J.

The message shown at right will be displayed in the

monitor. To restore normal operation without inspecting

the low-pass filter, turn the camera off.

5 Raise the mirror.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down. The

mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open,

revealing the low-pass filter.

6 Examine the low-pass filter.

Holding the camera so that light falls on the low-pass filter,

examine the filter for dust or lint. If no foreign objects are

present, proceed to Step 8.

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7 Clean the filter.

Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blower. Do

not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the

filter. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only

be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel.

Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the

filter.

8 Turn the camera off.

The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close.

Replace the lens or body cap.

A Use a Reliable Power Source

The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged. If the camera powers off while the mirror

is raised, the curtain will close automatically. To prevent damage to the curtain, observe the

following precautions:

• Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is

raised.

• If the battery runs low while the mirror is raised, a beep will sound and the self-timer lamp

will flash to warn that the shutter curtain will close and the mirror will be lowered after

about two minutes. End cleaning or inspection immediately.

D Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter

Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact

with the low-pass filter during production and shipping. The D5200, however, is designed to

be used with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses

are removed or exchanged. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may adhere to the

low-pass filter, where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions. To

protect the camera when no lens is in place, be sure to replace the body cap provided with

the camera, being careful to first remove all dust and other foreign matter that may be

adhering to the body cap. Avoid exchanging lenses in dusty environments.

Should foreign matter find its way onto the low-pass filter, clean the filter as described

above, or have the filter cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel. Photographs

affected by the presence of foreign matter on the filter can be retouched using Capture NX 2

(available separately; 0 209) or the clean image options available in some third-party

imaging applications.

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Caring for the Camera and Battery:

Cautions

Caring for the Camera

Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.

Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed

to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes in temperature, such as those that occur

when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the

device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before

exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.

Keep away from strong magnetic fields: Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment

that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or

the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the

monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.

Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light

source for an extended period. Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or

produce a white blur effect in photographs.

Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source: Do not unplug the product or

remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted.

Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to

product memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid

carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected.

Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then

wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any

sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly.

The lens and mirror are easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower.

When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid. To remove

fingerprints and other stains from the lens, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth

and wipe the lens carefully.

See “The Low-Pass Filter” (0 214, 216) for information on cleaning the low-pass filter.

Do not touch the shutter curtain: The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged. Under

no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain, poke it with cleaning tools, or

subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. These actions could scratch, deform, or tear

the curtain.

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Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you are

using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent fire. If the product will not be used for an

extended period, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag

containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may

cause the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb

moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals.

To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the

camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away.

Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery

away.

Notes on the monitor: The monitor is constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of

pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these

displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black),

this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.

Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.

Do not apply pressure to the monitor, as this could cause damage or malfunction. Dust or lint

on the monitor can be removed with a blower. Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a

soft cloth or chamois leather. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury

from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering

the eyes and mouth.

Moiré: Moiré is an interference pattern created by the interaction of an image containing a

regular, repeating grid, such as the pattern of weave in cloth or windows in a building, with the

camera image sensor grid. If you notice moiré in your photographs, try changing the distance

to the subject, zooming in and out, or changing the angle between the subject and the

camera.

Caring for the Battery

Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when

handling batteries:

• Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.

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

• Keep the battery terminals clean.

• Turn the product off before replacing the battery.

• Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and replace the terminal

cover. These devices draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the

battery down to the point that it will no longer function. If the battery will not be used for

some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it and storing it in a location

with an ambient temperature of 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F; avoid hot or extremely cold

locations). Repeat this process at least once every six months.

• Turning the camera on and off repeatedly when the battery is fully discharged will shorten

battery life. Batteries that have been fully discharged must be charged before use.

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• The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in use. Attempting to

charge the battery while the internal temperature is elevated will impair battery

performance, and the battery may not charge or charge only partially. Wait for the battery

to cool before charging.

• Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance.

• A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room

temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new EN-EL14 battery.

• Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a

spare EN-EL14 battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be

difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. Note that on cold days, the

capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking

photographs outside in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange

the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.

• Used batteries are a valuable resource; recycle in accord with local regulations.

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Available Settings

The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode.

x, y,

z, 0,

k,p, l, m,

S, A, n,o, r, t,

3,1,

—

u, v w

—

g ( 2, 3

Image quality ²

—

Image size ²

White balance ²

— z

Set Picture Control ²

Auto distortion control

Color space

Active D-Lighting ²

HDR (high dynamic range) ²

Long exposure NR

High ISO NR

ISO sensitivity settings ²

Release mode ²

Multiple exposure ²

Interval timer shooting

Movie settings

Focus mode (viewfinder)

AF-area mode (viewfinder)

Focus mode (live view/movie)

AF-area mode (live view/movie)

AE-L/AF-L button hold

Flexible program

— z

z ³z ³

z ³z ³z ³z ³z ³z ³z ³

—

— z

—

— z

—

z ³

z ³z ³

z ³z ³z ³

z ³

—

z ³

— z

z ³z ³z ³z ³z ³

z ³z ³z ³z ³z ³z ³z ³

—

z ³

—

z ³

—

z ³

—

z ³

—

Metering

Exposure compensation

Bracketing

Flash mode

Flash compensation

z ³— z

— z

—

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x, y,

z, 0,

k,p, l, m,

S, A, n,o, r, t,

3,1,

—

u, v w

g ( 2, 3

a1: AF-C priority selection

a2: Number of focus points

a3: Built-in AF-assist illuminator

a4: Rangefinder

b1: EV steps for exposure cntrl

c1: Shutter-release button AE-L

c2: Auto off timers

c3: Self-timer

c4: Remote on duration (ML-L3)

d1: Beep

d2: Viewfinder grid display

d3: ISO display

d4: File number sequence

d5: Exposure delay mode

d6: Print date

e1: Flash cntrl for built-in flash

e2: Auto bracketing set

f1: Assign Fn button

f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L button

f3: Reverse dial rotation

f4: Slot empty release lock

f5: Reverse indicators

—

— z

—

— z

1 Reset with Reset shooting menu (0 150).

2 Reset with two-button reset (0 53). Individual settings for multiple exposure are

unaffected.

3 Reset when mode dial is rotated to new setting.

4 Reset with Reset custom settings (0 156).

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Exposure Program (Mode P)

The exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph:

F (lens focal length) ≤ 55 mm

55 mm < F ≤ 135 mm

135 mm < F

f1.4

f2.8

f5.6

f11

f16

f22

f32

15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000

Shutter speed (seconds)

The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensitivity; the above graph

assumes an ISO sensitivity of ISO 100 equivalent. When matrix metering is used,

values over 16¹/3 EV are reduced to 16¹/3 EV.

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Troubleshooting

If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below

before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative.

Battery/Display

The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the

camera off. If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or, if you are using

an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter. Note that although any data

currently being recorded will be lost, data that have already been recorded will not be affected

by removing or disconnecting the power source.

Viewfinder is out of focus: Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional eyepiece correction lenses

(0 17, 209).

Displays turn off without warning: Choose longer delays for Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers;

0 160).

Information display does not appear in monitor: Shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If

information display does not appear when you remove your finger from shutter-release

button, confirm that On is selected for Auto info display (0 171) and that battery is charged.

Viewfinder display is unresponsive and dim: The response times and brightness of this display vary

with temperature.

Shooting (All Modes)

Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders.

Shutter-release disabled:

• Memory card is locked, full, or not inserted (0 15, 18, 20).

•

Release locked is selected for Custom Setting f4 (Slot empty release lock; 0 166) and no

memory card is inserted (0 15).

• Built-in flash is charging (0 23).

• Camera is not in focus (0 22).

• CPU lens with aperture ring attached but aperture not locked at highest f-number (0 200).

• Non-CPU lens is attached but camera is not in mode M (0 201).

Only one shot taken each time shutter-release button is pressed in continuous shooting mode: Continuous

shooting is not available if built-in flash fires (0 30 , 45).

Final photo is larger than area shown in viewfinder: Viewfinder horizontal and vertical frame coverage

is approximately 95%.

Photos are out of focus:

• AF-S or AF-I lens is not attached: use AF-S or AF-I lens or focus manually.

• Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus lock (0 34, 38 , 40).

• Camera is in manual focus mode: focus manually (0 40).

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Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is pressed halfway: Use A (L) button to lock focus

when live view is off and AF-C is selected for focus mode or when photographing moving

subjects in AF-A mode (0 38).

Can not select focus point:

• e (Auto-area AF; 0 36) is selected: choose another AF-area mode.

• Press shutter-release button halfway to start standby timer (0 23).

Can not select AF-area mode: Manual focus selected (0 40, 9 5).

Image size can not be changed: An NEF (RAW) option is selected for image quality (0 43).

Camera is slow to record photos: Turn long exposure noise reduction off (0 153).

Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appear in photos:

• Choose lower ISO sensitivity or turn high ISO noise reduction on (0 153).

• Shutter speed is slower than 1 s: use long exposure noise reduction (0 153).

• Turn Active D-Lighting off to avoid heightening the effects of noise (0 70).

No photo taken when remote control shutter-release button is pressed:

• Replace battery in remote control (0 210).

• Choose remote control release mode (0 31).

• Flash is charging (0 23).

• Time selected for Custom Setting c4 (Remote on duration (ML-L3), 0 161) has elapsed.

• Bright light is interfering with ML-L3 remote control.

Beep does not sound:

•

Off is selected for Custom Setting d1 (Beep; 0 161).

• Camera is in quiet shutter-release mode (0 29), or movie is being recorded (0 101).

MF or AF-C is selected as the focus mode or subject moves when AF-A is selected (0 33).

•

Smudges appear in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements. If problem persists, perform

image sensor cleaning (0 214).

Date is not imprinted on photos: An NEF (RAW) option is selected for image quality (0 43, 1 63).

Sound is not recorded with movies: Microphone off is selected for Movie settings > Microphone

(0 103).

Flicker or banding appears during live view or movie recording: Choose an option for Flicker reduction

that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply (0 172).

Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available in all modes.

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Shooting (P, S, A, M)

Shutter-release disabled:

• Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to M (0 201).

• Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of “Bulb” or “Time” selected in mode M: choose

new shutter speed (0 57).

Full range of shutter speeds not available:

• Flash in use (0 48).

• When On is selected for Movie settings > Manual movie settings in the shooting menu,

the range of available shutter speed varies with the frame rate (0 104).

Colors are unnatural:

• Adjust white balance to match light source (0 76).

• Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0 86).

Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0 80).

Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance: Image was not created with D5200 (0 82).

Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image: A (auto) is selected for sharpening, contrast, or

saturation. For consistent results over a series of photos, choose another setting (0 88).

Metering can not be changed: Autoexposure lock is in effect (0 63).

Exposure compensation can not be used: Choose mode P, S, or A (0 55 , 65).

Noise (reddish areas or other artifacts) appears in long time-exposures: Turn long-exposure noise

reduction on (0 153).

Playback

NEF (RAW) image is not played back: Photo was taken at image quality of NEF (RAW)+JPEG (0 43).

Some pictures are not displayed during playback: Select All for Playback folder. Note that Current is

automatically selected after photograph is taken (0 148).

“Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation:

• Select On for Rotate tall (0 149).

• Photo was taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation (0 174).

• Photo is displayed in image review (0 149).

• Camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken (0 174).

Can not delete picture:

• Picture is protected: remove protection (0 126).

• Memory card is locked (0 18).

Can not retouch picture: Photo can not be further edited with this camera (0 178).

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Can not change print order:

• Memory card is full: delete pictures (0 20, 12 7).

• Memory card is locked (0 18).

Can not select photo for printing: Photo is in NEF (RAW) format. Create JPEG copy using NEF (RAW)

processing or transfer to computer and print using supplied software or Capture NX 2 (0 134,

186).

Picture is not displayed on TV:

• Choose correct video mode (0 172) or output resolution (0 147).

• A/V (0 145) or HDMI (0 146) cable is not correctly connected.

Camera does not respond to remote control for HDMI-CEC television:

• Select On for HDMI > Device control in the setup menu (0 147).

• Adjust HDMI-CEC settings for the television as described in documentation provided with

the device.

Can not transfer photos to computer: OS not compatible with camera or transfer software. Use card

reader to copy photos to computer (0 133).

Photos are not displayed in Capture NX 2: Update to latest version (0 209).

Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 does not have desired effect: Image sensor cleaning changes the

position of dust on the low-pass filter. Image Dust Off reference data recorded before image

sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor

cleaning is performed. Image Dust Off reference data recorded after image sensor cleaning is

performed can not be used with photographs taken before image sensor cleaning is

performed (0 171).

Miscellaneous

Date of recording is not correct: Set camera clock (0 16, 173).

Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available at certain combinations of settings

or when no memory card is inserted (0 15, 1 78, 221).

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Error Messages

This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and

monitor.

A Warning Icons

A flashing d in the monitor or s in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message

can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the W (Q) button.

Indicator

Monitor

Viewfinder

Solution

Lock lens aperture ring at

minimum aperture (largest

f/-number).

Set lens aperture ring to minimum aperture

19,

200

(flashes) (highest f-number).

• Attach non-IX NIKKOR lens.

• If non-CPU lens is attached, select mode M.

199

F/s

(flashes)

Lens not attached

Shutter release disabled.

Recharge battery.

d/s

(flashes) battery.

Turn camera off and recharge or replace

2, 14

This battery cannot be used.

Choose battery designated

for use in this camera.

Initialization error. Turn

camera off and then on

again.

Battery level is low.

Complete operation and turn

camera off immediately.

(flashes)

Use Nikon-approved battery.

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d/k Turn camera off, remove and replace battery,

(flashes) and then turn camera on again.

2, 14

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End cleaning and turn camera off and

recharge or replace battery.

—

16,

173

Clock not set

—

Set camera clock.

S/s

(flashes) correctly inserted.

Turn camera off and confirm that card is

No SD card inserted

Memory card is locked.

(

Memory card is locked (write protected). Slide

Slide lock to “write” position. (flashes) card write-protect switch to “write” position.

• Use approved card.

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• Format card. If problem persists, card may

be damaged. Contact Nikon-authorized

service representative.

This memory card cannot be

used. Card may be damaged.

Insert another card.

• Error creating new folder. Delete files or

insert new memory card.

• Insert new memory card.

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(/k

(flashes)

• Eye-Fi card is still emitting wireless signal

after Disable has been selected for Eye-Fi

upload. To terminate wireless transmission,

turn the camera off and remove the card.

176

228

Indicator

Monitor

Viewfinder

Solution

Not available if Eye-Fi card is

locked.

(/k Eye-Fi card is locked (write protected). Slide

(flashes) card write-protect switch to “write” position.

This card is not formatted.

Format the card.

Format card or turn camera off and insert new 15,

(flashes) memory card.

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• Reduce quality or size.

• Delete photographs.

• Insert new memory card.

127

j/A/s

(flashes)

Card is full

●

Camera can not focus using autofocus.

22,

34 , 40

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—

(flashes) Change composition or focus manually.

• Use a lower ISO sensitivity.

• Use commercial ND filter.

• In mode:

Subject is too bright

Subject is too dark

Increase shutter speed

Choose a smaller aperture (higher

f-number)

% Choose another shooting mode

• Use a higher ISO sensitivity.

• Use flash.

• In mode:

(flashes)

Lower shutter speed

Choose a larger aperture (lower

f-number)

(flashes)

No Bulb in S mode

Change shutter speed or select mode M.

57, 59

• Change shutter speed.

• Turn HDR off.

59, 60

No Bulb in HDR mode

(flashes)

Menus and playback are not available while

Interval timer shooting

—

interval timer photography is in progress. Turn 51

camera off.

Flash has fired at full power. Check photo in

monitor; if underexposed, adjust settings and

try again.

—

(flashes)

• Use the flash.

• Change distance to subject, aperture, flash 48,

range, or ISO sensitivity.

49 , 58

• Lens focal length is less than 18 mm: use a

longer focal length.

(flashes) • Optional SB-400 flash unit attached: flash is

in bounce position or focus distance is very

short. Continue shooting; if necessary,

—

N/s

—

increase focus distance to prevent shadows

from appearing in photograph.

Error occurred updating firmware for optional

flash unit. Contact Nikon-authorized service

representative.

Flash error

—

(flashes)

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Indicator

Monitor

Viewfinder

Solution

Release shutter. If error persists or appears

frequently, consult Nikon-authorized service

representative.

Error. Press shutter release

button again.

—

(flashes)

Start-up error. Contact a

Nikon-authorized service

representative.

Consult Nikon-authorized service

representative.

—

Metering error

Unable to start live view.

Please wait for camera to

cool.

Wait for the internal circuits to cool before

resuming live view or movie recording.

99,

102

—

Folder selected for playback contains no

images. Insert another memory card or select

a different folder.

15,

148

Folder contains no images.

Cannot display this file.

Cannot select this file.

—

File can not be played back on camera.

Images created with other devices can not be

retouched.

—

179

Memory card does not contain NEF (RAW)

images for use with NEF (RAW) processing.

Check printer. To resume, select Continue (if

available).

No image for retouching.

Check printer.

—

186

—

Paper is not selected size. Insert paper of

correct size and select Continue.

Clear jam and select Continue.

Insert paper of selected size and select

Continue.

Check paper.

Paper jam.

—

Out of paper.

—

Check ink supply.

Out of ink.

—

Check ink. To resume, select Continue.

Replace ink and select Continue.

—

* See printer manual for more information.

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Specifications

❚❚Nikon D5200 Digital Camera

Type

Lens mount

Single-lens reflex digital camera

Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)

Effective angle of view Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5× that of lenses

with FX format angle of view

Effective pixels

24.1 million

Image sensor

Total pixels

23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor

24.71 million

Dust-reduction System Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional

Capture NX 2 software required)

Storage

Image size (pixels)

• 6000 × 4000 (Large)

• 4496 × 3000 (Medium)

• 2992 × 2000 (Small)

File format

•

NEF (RAW): 14 bit, compressed

JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx.

1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression

•

NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and

JPEG formats

Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected

Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls

Media

File system

SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards

DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order

Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)

2.3, PictBridge

Viewfinder

Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder

Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical

Frame coverage

Magnification

Eyepoint

Diopter adjustment

Focusing screen

Reflex mirror

Lens aperture

Approx. 0.78 × (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m^–1

)

17.9 mm (–1.0 m^–1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)

–1.7–+0.7 m^–1

Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen

Quick return

Instant return, electronically controlled

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Lens

Compatible lenses

Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses. Autofocus is not

available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses

for the F3AF are not supported), and AI-P lenses. Non-CPU lenses can be

used in mode M, but the camera exposure meter will not function.

The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a

maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

Shutter

Type

Speed

Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter

¹/4000 – 30 s in steps of ¹/3 or ¹/2 EV; Bulb; Time (requires optional ML-L3

remote control)

X=¹/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at ¹/200 s or slower

Flash sync speed

Release

Release mode

8 (single frame), ! (continuous L), 9 (continuous H), E (self-timer),

" (delayed remote; ML-L3), # (quick-response remote; ML-L3), J (quiet

shutter release); interval timer photography supported

Up to 3 fps (!) or 5 fps (9) (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed

¹/250 s or faster, and other settings at default values)

Frame advance rate

Self-timer

2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures

Exposure

Metering mode

Metering method

TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor

•

Matrix metering: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color

matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)

Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center

of frame

Spot metering: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on

selected focus point

Range (ISO 100, f/1.4

lens, 20 °C/68 °F)

Exposure meter

coupling

•

Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0–20 EV

Spot metering: 2–20 EV

CPU

Mode

Auto modes (i auto; j auto, flash off ); programmed auto with flexible

program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual

(M); scene modes (kportrait; l landscape; pchild; m sports; n close up; o night

portrait; r night landscape; s party/indoor; t beach/snow; u sunset; vdusk/dawn; w pet

portrait; xcandlelight; y blossom; z autumn colors; 0 food); special effects modes

(% night vision; g color sketch; ( miniature effect; 3 selective color; 1 silhouette; 2 high

key; 3 low key)

Exposure compensation Can be adjusted by –5 – +5 EV in increments of ¹/3 or ¹/2 EV in P, S, A, and

M modes

Bracketing

•

Exposure bracketing: 3 shots in steps of ¹/3 or ¹/2 EV

White balance bracketing: 3 shots in steps of 1

Active D-Lighting bracketing: 2 shots

Exposure lock

Luminosity locked at detected value with A (L) button

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Exposure

ISO sensitivity

(Recommended

Exposure Index)

Active D-Lighting

ISO 100 – 6400 in steps of ¹/3 EV. Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or

2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; auto ISO sensitivity control

available

Auto, extra high, high, normal, low, off

Focus

Autofocus

Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase

detection, 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensor), and AF-assist

illuminator (range approx. 0.5–3 m/1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.)

–1 – +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)

Detection range

Lens servo

•

Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto

AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated

automatically according to subject status

•

Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used

Focus point

AF-area mode

Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points

Single-point AF, 9-, 21-, or 39- point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-

area AF

Focus lock

Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-

servo AF) or by pressing A (L) button

Flash

Built-in flash

i, k, p, n, o, s, w, g: Auto flash with auto pop-up

P, S, A, M, 0: Manual pop-up with button release

Guide Number

Flash control

Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)

TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2016-pixel RGB sensor is available with

built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL

balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted

metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering

Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with

red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with

red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off

–3 – +1 EV in increments of ¹/3 or ¹/2 EV

Flash mode

Flash compensation

Flash-ready indicator Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit is fully charged; flashes

after flash is fired at full output

Accessory shoe

ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock

Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or

System (CLS)

Sync terminal

SB-700 as a master flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color

Information Communication supported with all CLS-compatible flash

units

AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately)

White balance

Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy,

shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine-tuning.

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Live view

Lens servo

•

Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)

Manual focus (MF)

AF-area mode

Autofocus

Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF

Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point

automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)

Available in i and j modes

Automatic scene

selection

Movie

Metering

Metering method

TTL exposure metering using main image sensor

Matrix

Frame size (pixels) and • 1920 × 1080, 60i (59.94 fields/s)/ 50i (50 fields/s)^*, ★ high/normal

frame rate

• 1920 × 1080, 30 p (progressive)/25p/24p, ★ high/normal

• 1280 × 720, 60p/50p, ★ high/normal

• 640 × 424, 30p/25p, ★ high/normal

Frame rates of 30p (actual frame rate 29.97 fps), 60i, and 60p (actual

frame rate 59.94 fps) are available when NTSC is selected for video

mode. 25p, 50i, and 50p are available when PAL is selected for video

mode. Actual frame rate when 24p is selected is 23.976 fps.

MOV

File format

Video compression

H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding

Audio recording format Linear PCM

Audio recording device Built-in or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable

ISO sensitivity

ISO 200–6400; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 25600

equivalent) above ISO 6400

* Sensor output is about 60 or 50 fps.

Monitor

7.5-cm (3-in.), approx. 921k-dot (VGA), vari-angle TFT monitor with 170 °

viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage, and brightness

adjustment

Playback

Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with

playback zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows,

histogram display, highlights, auto image rotation, and image comment

(up to 36 characters)

Interface

USB

Hi-Speed USB

Video output

HDMI output

Accessory terminal

NTSC, PAL

Type C mini-pin HDMI connector

Wireless remote controller: WR-R10 wireless remote controller (available

separately)

Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately)

GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately)

Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm diameter)

Audio input

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Supported languages

Supported languages Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch,

English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian,

Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal and

Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian

Power source

Battery

AC adapter

One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL14 battery

EH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5A power connector (available

separately)

Tripod socket

¹/4 in. (ISO 1222)

Dimensions/weight

Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 129.0 × 98.0 × 78.0 mm (5.1 × 3.9 × 3.1 in.)

Weight

Approx. 555 g (1 lb 3.6 oz) with battery and memory card but without

body cap; approx. 505 g/1 lb 1.8 oz (camera body only)

Operating environment

Temperature

0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)

Humidity

85% or less (no condensation)

• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at the

temperature specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA): 23 3 °C (73.4 5.4 °F).

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this

manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result

from any mistakes that this manual may contain.

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❚❚MH-24 battery charger

Rated input

AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A maximum

Rated output

DC 8.4 V/0.9 A

Supported batteries

Charging time

Nikon Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14

Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25 °C/77 °F

when no charge remains

Operating temperature 0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)

Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 70 × 26 × 97 mm (2.8 × 1.0 × 3.8 in.), excluding plug adapter

Weight

Approx. 89 g (3.1 oz), excluding plug adapter

❚❚EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery

Type

Rated capacity

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

7.4 V/1030 mAh

Operating temperature 0°C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)

Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 38 × 53 × 14 mm (1.5 × 2.1 × 0.6 in.)

Weight

Approx. 48 g (1.7 oz), excluding terminal cover

❚❚AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lens

Type

Type G AF-S DX NIKKOR zoom lens with built-in CPU and F mount for use

exclusively with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras

18–55 mm

Focal length

Maximum aperture

Lens construction

Angle of view

f/3.5–5.6

11 elements in 8 groups (including 1 aspherical element)

76 °–28 ° 50 ´

Focal length scale

Graduated in millimeters (18, 24, 35, 45, 55)

Distance information Output to camera

Zoom

Manual zoom using independent zoom ring

Focusing

Autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor; manual focus

Vibration reduction

Lens-shift method using voice coil motors (VCMs)

Minimum focus distance 0.28 m from focal plane (0 41) at all zoom positions

Diaphragm blades

Diaphragm

7 (rounded diaphragm opening)

Fully automatic

Aperture range

Metering

•

18 mm focal length: f/3.5–22

•

55 mm focal length: f/5.6–36

Full aperture

Filter-attachment size 52 mm (P=0.75 mm)

Dimensions

Approx. 73 mm diameter × 79.5 mm/2.9 × 3.1 in. (distance from camera lens-

mount flange)

Weight

Approx. 265 g (9.3 oz)

Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this

manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result

from any mistakes that this manual may contain.

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The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR

The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S DX NIKKOR

18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR.

Focal length mark

Focal length scale

Lens cap

Mounting mark

CPU contacts (0 200)

Rear lens cap

A-M mode switch (0 15, 40)

Focus ring (0 40, 100)

Vibration reduction switch (0 238)

Zoom ring (0 23)

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR is for use exclusively with Nikon DX

format digital cameras. With this lens, changes to zoom can alter maximum aperture

by up to 1 ¹/3 EV. The camera however automatically takes this into account when

setting exposure, and no modifications to camera settings are required following

adjustments to zoom.

D Lens Care

• Keep the CPU contacts clean.

• Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove smudges and

fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth

or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking

care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers.

• Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.

• The lens hood or NC filters can be used to protect the front lens element.

• Attach the front and rear caps before placing the lens in its flexible pouch.

• When a lens hood is attached, do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the

hood.

• If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location to prevent

mold and rust. Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.

• Keep the lens dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.

• Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from

reinforced plastic.

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❚❚Vibration Reduction (VR)

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR),

which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned,

allowing shutter speeds to be slowed by approximately 3 EV at a focal length of

55 mm (Nikon measurements; effects vary with the user and shooting conditions).

To use vibration reduction, slide the vibration reduction switch

to ON. Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release

button is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of camera shake

on the image in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of

framing the subject and focusing in both autofocus and manual

focus modes. When the camera is panned, vibration reduction

applies only to motion that is not part of the pan (if the camera

is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be

applied only to vertical shake), making it much easier to pan the

camera smoothly in a wide arc.

Vibration reduction can be turned off by sliding the vibration reduction switch to OFF.

Turn vibration reduction off when the camera is securely mounted on a tripod, but

leave it on if the tripod head is not secured or when using a monopod.

D Vibration Reduction

Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect. If power

to the lens is cut while vibration reduction is on, the lens may rattle when shaken. This is not

a malfunction, and can be corrected by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on.

Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in flash is charging. When vibration reduction

is active, the image in the viewfinder may be blurred after the shutter is released. This does

not indicate a malfunction; wait for the image in the viewfinder to stabilize before shooting.

A Using the Built-in Flash

When using the built-in flash, be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0.6 m (2 ft) and

remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens

obscures the built-in flash).

Camera

Minimum distance without vignetting

D7000, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3200, D3100,

D3000, D300 series, D200, D100, D90, D80,

D70 series, D60, D50, D40 series

No vignetting at any focus distance

Because the built-in flash units for the D100 and D70 can only cover the angle of view of a

lens with a focal of 20 mm or more; vignetting will occur at a focal length of 18 mm.

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A Supplied Accessories

• 52 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52

A Optional Accessories

• 52 mm screw-on filters

• LF-1 and LF-4 rear lens caps

• Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0815

•

Lens Hood HB-45 (attaches as shown at right)

A A Note on Wide-Angle Lenses

Autofocus may not provide the desired results with wide– and super-wide–angle lenses in

the following situations:

1 The subject does not fill the focus point.

If the subject does not fill the focus point, the camera may

focus on the background and the subject may be out of focus.

Example: A far-off portrait

subject at some distance

from the background

2 The subject contains many fine details.

The camera may have difficulty focusing on subjects that

contain many fine details or that are lacking in contrast.

Example: A field of flowers

In these cases, use manual focus, or use focus lock to focus on another subject at

the same distance and then recompose the photograph. For more information, see

“Getting Good Results with Autofocus” (0 34).

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❚❚Supported Standards

•

DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) is a standard widely

used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes

of camera.

•

DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows

pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.

Exif version 2.3: The D5200 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital

Still Cameras) version 2.3, a standard in which information stored with

photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output

on Exif-compliant printers.

•

PictBridge: A standard developed through cooperation with the digital camera and

printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without

first transferring them to a computer.

HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for multimedia interfaces

used in consumer electronics and AV devices capable of transmitting audiovisual

data and control signals to HDMI-compliant devices via a single cable connection.

A Trademark Information

Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United

States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered

trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries. PictBridge logo is a trademark. The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of

the SD-3C, LLC. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with

your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

A FreeType License (FreeType2)

A MIT License (HarfBuzz)

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Memory Card Capacity

The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on

a 8 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I card at different image quality and size

settings.

Image quality

Image size

Large

Medium

Small

Large

Medium

Small

Large

Medium

Small

—

Large

Medium

Small

Large

Medium

Small

Large

File size ¹

37.0 MB

32.2 MB

28.5 MB

30.9 MB

28.4 MB

26.5 MB

27.7 MB

26.6 MB

25.6 MB

24.6 MB

12.2 MB

7.4 MB

3.8 MB

6.2 MB

3.7 MB

1.9 MB

3.0 MB

1.9 MB

1.0 MB

No. of images ¹

152

Buffer capacity ²

NEF (RAW)+ JPEG

fine ³

173

192

178

192

203

196

204

210

217

507

853

1600

1000

1600

3200

1900

3200

6000

NEF (RAW)+ JPEG

normal ³

NEF (RAW)+ JPEG

basic ³

NEF (RAW)

JPEG fine

100

JPEG normal

JPEG basic

Medium

Small

1 All figures are approximate. Results will vary with card type, camera settings, and scene recorded.

2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. Drops when long

exposure noise reduction (0 153) or auto distortion control (0 151) is on.

3 Image size applies to JPEG images only. Size of NEF (RAW) images can not be changed. File size is the

total for NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.

A File Names

Photographs are stored as image files with names of the form “DSC_nnnn.xxx,” where nnnn

is a four-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by

the camera, and xxx is one of the following three-letter extensions: “NEF” for NEF images,

“JPG” for JPEG images, or “MOV” for movies. The NEF and JPEG files recorded at a setting of

NEF (RAW)+JPEG have the same file names but different extensions. Copies created with

image overlay (0 184) and movie edit options (0 107) have file names beginning with

“DSC_” ; copies created with the other options in the retouch menu have file names

beginning with “CSC” (e.g., “CSC_0001.JPG”). Images recorded with the Color space option

in the shooting menu set to Adobe RGB (0 152) have names that begin with an underscore

(e.g., “_DSC0001.JPG”).

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Battery Life

The movie footage or number of shots that can be recorded with fully-charged

batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, the interval between

shots, and the length of time menus are displayed. Sample figures for EN-EL14

(1030 mAh) batteries are given below.

•

Photographs, single-frame release mode (CIPA standard ¹): Approximately 500 shots

Photographs, continuous release mode (Nikon standard ²): Approximately 1700 shots

Movies: Approximately 40 minutes of HD footage at 1080/60i and 1080/50i ³

1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F ( 3 °C/5.4 °F) with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm

f/3.5–5.6G VR lens under the following test conditions: lens cycled from infinity

to minimum range and one photograph taken at default settings once every

30 s; after photograph is taken, monitor is turned on for 4 s; tester waits for

standby timer to expire after monitor is turned off; flash fired at full power once

every other shot. Live view not used.

2 Measured at 20 °C/68 °F with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lens

under the following test conditions: vibration reduction off, continuous high-

speed release mode, focus mode set to AF-C, image quality set to JPEG basic,

image size set to M (medium), white balance set to v, ISO sensitivity set to ISO

100, shutter speed ¹/250 s, focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three

times after shutter-release button has been pressed halfway for 3 s; six shots are

then taken in succession and monitor turned on for 4 s and then turned off;

cycle repeated once standby timer has expired.

3 Measured at 23°C/73.4°F ( 3°C/5.4°F) with the camera at default settings and an

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR lens under conditions specified by

the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Individual movies can be

up to 20 minutes in length or 4 GB in size; recording may end before these limits

are reached if the camera temperature rises.

The following can reduce battery life:

• Using the monitor

• Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway

• Repeated autofocus operations

• Taking NEF (RAW) photographs

• Slow shutter speeds

• Using a GP-1 GPS unit

• Using a WU-1a wireless mobile adapter

• Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses

To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL14 batteries:

• Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.

• Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose their charge if left

unused.

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Index

j (red-eye reduction)......... 46, 47

p (slow sync) .................... 46, 47

q (rear-curtain sync)...... 46, 47

Y (Flash compensation) ............ 67

E (Exposure compensation)...... 65

e (AE bracketing)................... 83

f (WB bracketing) ................ 83

g (ADL bracketing) ....................... 83

d (Help)............................................. 11

m (White balance)......................... 76

L (Preset manual) ....................... 79

3 (“Beep” indicator).....................161

I (focus indicator).... 22, 38, 40, 63

N (flash-ready indicator) 4, 23, 208

a (live view) ...........................93, 101

t (Memory buffer).........22, 30, 241

Assign Fn button ...................10, 16 5

Auto (White balance).................... 76

Auto bracketing.....................83, 16 4

Auto distortion control ..............151

Auto flash.......................................... 47

Auto image rotation....................174

Auto info display ..........................171

Auto ISO sensitivity control......154

Auto off timers ..............................160

Auto-area AF (AF-area mode).... 36

Autoexposure lock......................... 63

Autofocus.....................33–39, 94–9 6

Auto-servo AF.................................. 33

Available settings.........................221

Symbols

i (Auto mode)............................3, 21

j (Auto (flash off) mode) .......3, 21

k (Portrait) ...................................3, 24

l (Landscape).............................3, 24

p (Child)........................................3, 25

m (Sports)......................................3, 25

n (Close up) .................................3, 25

h (Scene)...............................3, 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

q (Special effects) ........... 3, 111

% (Night vision) ....................... 3, 112

g (Color sketch) .............3, 112, 114

( (Miniature effect) ......3, 112, 115

3 (Selective color).........3, 113, 116

1 (Silhouette)........................... 3, 113

2 (High key).............................. 3, 113

3 (Low key)............................... 3, 113

P (Programmed auto).........3, 55, 56

S (Shutter-priority auto) ....3 , 55, 57

A (Aperture-priority auto).3, 55, 58

M (Manual) .............................3, 55, 59

U (flexible program) ...................... 56

8 (Single frame) ............................ 29

! (Continuous L)......................... 29

9 (Continuous H)........................ 29

E (Self-timer)............................ 29, 31

" (Delayed remote (ML-L3))... 29,

Battery............................. 14, 209, 236

Beep..................................................161

Bit rate..............................................103

Black-and-white............................181

Blue intensifier (Filter effects) ..182

Body cap..................................... 1, 20 9

Border (PictBridge) ......................138

Bracketing................................83, 16 4

Built-in AF-assist illuminator ..... 35,

158, 203

Numerics

2016-pixel RGB sensor........62 ,164,

232 , 233

3D color matrix metering............ 62

3D-tracking (AF-area mode) 36, 37

A/V cable.........................................145

AC adapter............................ 209, 212

Access lamp...................................... 22

Accessories .....................................209

Accessory terminal ............ 175, 210

Accessory terminal accessories......

210

Built-in flash ............................45, 20 2

Bulb..................................................... 60

Burst............................................. 29, 7 4

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

Add items (My Menu) .................196

ADL bracketing (Auto bracketing

set)..................................................... 83

Adobe RGB .....................................152

AE bracketing (Auto bracketing

set)..................................................... 83

AE lock................................................ 63

AE-L ..................................................... 63

AE-L/AF-L button................39, 63, 166

AF....................................33–39, 94–96

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

AF-A..................................................... 33

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

AF-assist...........................................158

AF-assist illuminator.............35, 203

AF-C............................................33, 157

AF-F..................................................... 94

AF-S.............................................. 33, 94

A-M mode switch..................40, 237

Angle of view.................................203

Aperture .............................. 55, 58, 59

Aperture-priority auto.................. 58

Assign AE-L/AF-L button ...........166

Calendar playback .......................124

Camera Control Pro 2..................209

Capture NX 2..................................209

CEC ....................................................147

Center-weighted metering......... 62

Charger ........................... 14, 209, 236

Choose start/end point..............107

Clean image sensor.....................214

Clock ..........................................16, 17 3

Clock battery.................................... 19

Cloudy (White balance) ............... 76

CLS.....................................................205

Color balance.................................183

Color outline ..................................189

Color sketch ......................... 114, 189

Color space.....................................152

Color temperature ......................... 77

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

Compatible lenses .......................199

Continuous (Release mode)....... 29

Continuous-servo AF ...........33, 157

CPU contacts..................................200

CPU lens....................................19, 19 9

Creative Lighting System ..........205

# (Quick-response remote (ML-L3))

29, 31

J (Quiet shutter release)............ 29

c (Single-point AF) ..................... 36

d (Dynamic-area AF) .................. 36

e (Auto-area AF) .......................... 36

f (3D-tracking)...................... 36, 37

6 (Face-priority AF) ............... 95, 96

7 (Wide-area AF) .................... 95, 96

8 (Normal-area AF)................ 95, 96

9 (Subject-tracking AF) ..... 95, 96

L (Matrix metering)...................... 62

M (Center-weighted metering). 62

N (Spot metering) ......................... 62

o (auto flash) .................... 46, 47

243

Cross screen (Filter effects).......182

Custom Settings...........................155

Cyanotype ......................................181

Flash control ..................................164

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

Flash range....................................... 48

Flash ready indicator .......4, 23, 208

Flash sync speed ...................48, 232

Flexible program............................ 56

Flicker reduction .................102, 172

Fluorescent (White balance)76, 77

Fn button..................................10, 165

f-number...........................55, 58, 199

Focal length ...................................203

Focal length scale ........................237

Focal plane mark............................ 41

Focus.................... 33 –41, 94–96, 100

Focus indicator............22, 38, 40, 63

Focus lock ......................................... 38

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

Focus point....22, 36 , 38 , 40, 95, 96,

157

Focusing screen............................231

Focusing the viewfinder.............. 17

Focus-mode switch .................15, 40

Format..............................................168

Format memory card...........18, 168

Frame interval (Slide show)......130

Frame size/frame rate.................103

Framing grid ...........................98, 161

Front-curtain sync.......................... 47

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

Full-time-servo AF ......................... 94

Image review.................................149

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

Incandescent (White balance) .. 76

Info display format ......................169

In-focus indicator.......22, 38, 40, 63

Information display................ 6, 169

Infrared receiver ............................. 31

Interval timer shooting................ 51

ISO display......................................161

ISO sensitivity.........................49, 153

i-TTL ..................................................164

i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital

SLR...................................................164

Date and time.........................16, 173

Date counter..................................163

Date format.............................16, 173

Daylight saving time............16, 173

DCF version 2.0....................152, 240

Delayed remote (ML-L3)........29 , 31

Delete...............................................127

Delete all images..........................128

Delete current image..................127

Delete selected images .............128

Device control (HDMI)................147

Digital Print Order Format .......140,

143, 240

JPEG .................................................... 42

JPEG basic......................................... 42

JPEG fine............................................ 42

JPEG normal..................................... 42

Diopter adjustment control .......17,

209

Direct sunlight (White balance).76

Distortion control ........................188

D-Lighting ......................................180

DPOF.............................. 140, 143, 240

DPOF print order..........................143

Dynamic-area AF.............................36

Landscape (Set Picture Control) 86

Language.................................16, 173

Large (Image size).......................... 44

Lens............................15, 1 9, 199, 237

Lens focus ring.......................40, 237

Lens mount ..................................1, 41

Lens vibration reduction switch.....

15 , 237

Live view...................................93, 101

Lock mirror up for cleaning......216

Long exposure NR .......................153

Low-angle shots ................................5

Edit movie..............................107, 110

Electronic rangefinder.........40, 159

EV steps for exposure cntrl.......159

Exif version 2.3 .....................152, 240

Exposure........................55, 62, 6 3, 65

Exposure bracketing......................83

Exposure compensation...............65

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

Exposure indicator...................59 , 97

Exposure lock ...................................63

Exposure meters..............................23

Exposure mode................................55

Exposure program.......................223

External microphone.........104, 210

Eye-Fi upload.................................176

GPS.................................122, 175, 210

GPS data..........................................122

GPS unit..................................175, 210

Green intensifier (Filter effects)......

182

Manage Picture Control............... 90

Manual........................................ 40, 59

Manual focus ...................40, 94, 100

Manual movie settings...............104

Matrix metering.............................. 62

Maximum aperture ..............40, 199

Maximum sensitivity...................154

Medium (Image size) .................... 44

Memory buffer......................... 22, 30

Memory card ....... 15, 16 8, 211, 241

Memory card capacity................241

Metering............................................ 62

Microphone....................................103

Miniature effect ...................115, 191

Minimum aperture................. 19, 55

Minimum shutter speed............154

Mirror........................................... 1, 216

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

Monitor.......................5, 9 3, 118, 168

Monitor brightness......................168

Monochrome.................................181

H.264.................................................234

HDMI........................................146, 240

HDMI-CEC .......................................147

HDR (high dynamic range)......... 71

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

Hi (Sensitivity) ................................. 49

High definition.....................146, 240

High Dynamic Range (HDR)....... 71

High ISO NR....................................153

High-angle shots...............................5

Highlights ..............................119, 149

Histogram.................... 120, 149, 183

Face-priority AF ...............................95

File information ............................119

File number sequence................162

Filter effects......................88, 89, 182

Filters................................................209

Fine-tuning white balance ..........78

Firmware version..........................177

Fisheye.............................................189

Flash.............................23 , 45, 46, 204

Flash (White balance)....................76

Flash cntrl for built-in flash.......164

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

Image comment...........................174

Image Dust Off ref photo..........171

Image overlay................................184

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

244

Monochrome (Set Picture Control)

Slot empty release lock..............166

Slow sync .......................................... 47

Small (Image size) .......................... 44

Soft (Filter effects)........................182

Special effects mode...................111

Speedlight ......................................204

Spot metering ................................. 62

sRGB..................................................152

Standard (Set Picture Control)... 86

Standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital

SLR ...................................................164

Standby timer............... 23, 160, 17 5

Start printing (PictBridge)139, 14 2

Storage folder................................151

Straighten .......................................188

Subject-tracking AF....................... 95

Quick retouch................................188

Quick-response remote (ML-L3)29,

Mounting mark......................15, 237

MOV ..................................................241

Movie quality.................................103

Movie settings...............................103

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

Movies..............................................101

Multiple exposure.......................... 73

My Menu .........................................195

Quiet shutter release .................... 29

Rangefinder....................................159

Rank items (My Menu)................198

Rear-curtain sync ........................... 47

Recent settings .............................195

Red intensifier (Filter effects) ...182

Red-eye correction ......................180

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

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

Remote control......................31, 210

Remote cord ...........................60, 210

Remote on duration (ML-L3)....161

Remote shutter release..............175

Remove items (My Menu).........197

Reset ................................ 53, 150, 156

Reset custom settings ................156

Reset shooting menu .................150

Resize................................................187

Retouch menu...............................178

Reverse dial rotation...................166

Reverse indicators........................166

RGB.......................................... 120, 152

RGB Histogram..............................120

Rotate tall........................................149

NEF ...................................................... 42

NEF (RAW)................................42, 186

NEF (RAW) processing................186

Neutral (Set Picture Control)...... 86

Nikon Transfer 2............................134

Non-CPU lens ................................201

Normal-area AF............................... 95

Number of focus points.............157

Number of shots...........................242

Television ........................................145

Thumbnail playback ...................123

Time .................................................... 60

Time stamp (PictBridge) ............138

Time zone.................................16, 173

Time zone and date.....................173

Timer............................................ 31, 5 1

Toning ......................................... 88, 8 9

Trim ...................................................181

Trimming movies .........................107

Type D lens .....................................200

Type G lens .....................................200

Optional flash...................... 164, 204

Output resolution (HDMI).........147

Overview data...............................122

Page size (PictBridge) .................138

Perspective control......................190

Photo information ............. 119, 149

PictBridge.............................. 137, 240

Picture Controls ....................... 86, 87

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

Playback display options...........149

Playback folder..............................148

Playback information........ 119, 149

Playback menu..............................148

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

Portrait (Set Picture Control)...... 86

Power connector................ 209, 212

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

Preset manual (White balance) 76,

Press the shutter-release button

all the way down ................... 22, 23

Press the shutter-release button

halfway...................................... 22, 23

Print (DPOF).......................... 140, 144

Print date.........................................163

Print select......................................140

Printing ............................................137

Programmed auto.......................... 56

Protecting photographs............126

USB cable .............................. 134, 13 7

UTC.......................................... 122, 17 5

Save selected frame ....................110

Scene auto selector....................... 98

Scene mode ..................................... 24

Selective color..................... 116, 192

Self-portrait.........................................5

Self-timer...........................29 , 31, 160

Sensitivity.................................49, 153

Sepia .................................................181

Set Picture Control......................... 87

Setup menu....................................167

Shade (White balance)................. 76

Shooting data................................121

Shooting menu.............................150

Shutter-priority auto..................... 57

Shutter-release button.. 22, 23 , 38,

63, 159

Shutter-release button AE-L.....159

Side-by-side comparison ..........194

Single frame (Release mode)..... 29

Single-point AF (AF-area mode)36

Single-servo AF........................ 33, 94

Size .............................................44, 103

Skylight (Filter effects)................182

Slide show.......................................130

Vibration Reduction.............15, 238

Video mode.......................... 145, 172

Viewfinder........................... 4, 17, 231

Viewfinder eyepiece cap ............. 32

Viewfinder grid display ..............161

ViewNX 2............................... 132, 13 4

Vivid (Set Picture Control)........... 86

Volume................................... 106, 13 1

Warm filter (Filter effects)..........182

WB........................................................ 76

WB bracketing (Auto bracketing

set) ..................................................... 83

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

Wide-area AF ................................... 95

Wireless mobile adapter............210

Wireless remote controller........210

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