Nikon D5200 User manual

Nikon
DIGITAL
CAMERA
User's
Manual

Product
Documentation
Thank you for
your
purchase
of
a Nikon single-lens reflex
(SLR)
digital camera. The
documentation
for
this
product
consists
of
a
User's
Manual (this booklet) and a
Reference
Manual (pdf).
To
get
the
most from your camera, please be sure
to
read all
instructions
thoroughly
and keep
them
where they will be read
by
all
who
use
the
product.
For
information
on
basic
cam~r~operations,
.
see
••·
the
User's
Manual
(this
booklet).
Nlkon
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F~r
..
c~mplete
..
~rodu~t
information!
seethe
Reference
Manual
(available
on
the
supplied reference
GO).
Nlkon.
@
D5
200.
The
Reference
Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader
or
Adobe Acrobat Reader
5.0
or
later, available
for
free
download
from the Adobe website.
1 Start
the
computer
and insert
the
reference
CD.
2 Double-click
the
CD
(Nikon
05200)
icon in Computer
or
My
Computer (Windows)
or
on
the
desktop (Macintosh).
3 Double-click
the
INDEX.pdficon
to
displayalanguage selection screen and click a
language
to
display
the
Reference
Manual.
Camera
Settings
The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.
Help
Use
the camera's on-board help feature for help on menu items and
other
topics.
See
page
63
for details.
Digitutor
"Digitutor': aseries
of"watch
and learn" manuals in movie form,
is
available from the following
website:
http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html
Lt.
ForYour Safet
Before using the camera for
the
first time, read the safety instructions in "For Your Safety"
(OJ
iv-viii).

Confirm
that
the package contains
the
following
items:
D D5200 camera
D
EN-EL
14
rechargeable
Li-ion battery
(with
terminal
cover)
0
UC-£77
USB
cable
D
85-1
accessory
shoe
cover
D
DK-20
rubbereyecup
D
BF-1
Bbodycap
D
MH-24 batterycharger
(plug
D
AN-DC3 strap
adapter
supplied
in
countries
or
regions
where
required;
shape
depends
on
country
of
sale)
D
EG-CP16
audio/video cable D
DK-5
eyepiece cap
(CD
27)
D
ViewNX
2
CD-ROM
D
Reference
CD
(contains the
Reference
Manual)
D
User's
Manual (this booklet) D Warranty
Purchasers
of
the lens kit
option
should confirm
that
the package also includesalens.
Memory
cards aresoldseparately
(CD
75).
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.
Symbols and Conventions
To
make
it
easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions
are
used:
ltlis.lcC>d
:"
fuarks
cautions; information
shoU
.
Idbe
pr~vem~
fJilag~"~<:>
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th
.
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i
camera
.
•.
r~Js
;
iepnmarks
notes; information
thatshould.
0be
camera.
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·iconrnarks references to other pages
in
this manual.
Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera
monitor
are shown in bold.

Table
ofContents
Package Contents
...............................................................................................................................
i
For Your Safety
...................................................................................................................................
iv
Notices
...................................................................................................................................................
v
Introduction 1
Getting
to
Know the Camera
.........................................................................................................
1
The Camera Body
......................................................................................................................
1
The Mode Dial
.............................................................................................................................
3
The Viewfinder
............................................................................................................................
4
The
Monitor
.................................................................................................................................
5
The Information Display
..........................................................................................................
6
First Steps
..............................................................................................................................................
7
Basic
Photography
13
Battery Level and Card Capacity
................................................................................................
13
"Point-and-Shoot"
Photography(~
and®
Modes)
...........................................................
14
Creative Photography (Scene Modes)
.....................................................................................
17
The Mode Dial
..........................................................................................................................
17
Other
Scenes
............................................................................................................................
19
Playback and Deletion
22
Viewing Photographs
...........................................................................................................
22
Display pictures
.......................................................................................................................
22
Deleting Pictures
....................................................................................................................
23
More on Photography (All Modes)
24
Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, and Quiet Release Modes
...............
24
Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes
...................................................................................
26
Focus
....................................................................................................................................................
28
Focus Mode
..............................................................................................................................
28
AF-Area Mode
..........................................................................................................................
30
Focus Point Selection
............................................................................................................
31
Image Quality and
Size
..................................................................................................................
32
Image Quality
...........................................................................................................................
32
Image
Size
.................................................................................................................................
33
Using
the
Built-in
Flash
.................................................................................................................
34
Flash Mode
................................................................................................................................
35
ISO
Sensitivity
...................................................................................................................................
37
Interval Timer Photography
........................................................................................................
38
ii

P,
S,
A,
and M Modes
40
Mode
P
(Programmed Auto)
..............................................................................................
41
ModeS
(Shutter-Priority Auto)
..........................................................................................
41
Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)
.......................................................................................
41
ModeM
(Manual)
....................................................................................................................
41
Exposure Compensation (Mode
P,
5,
A,
and~
Only)
................................................
42
Live
View
43
Framing Photographs in
the
Monitor
.......................................................................................
43
Focusing in Live View
............................................................................................................
44
The Live View Display
............................................................................................................
47
Recording and
Viewing
Movies
51
Recording Movies
............................................................................................................................
51
Movie Settings
.........................................................................................................................
53
Viewing Movies
.................................................................................................................................
55
Special Effects
56
Shooting
with
Special Effects
......................................................................................................
56
Options Available in Live View
...........................................................................................
59
Camera Menus
63
Menu Options
....................................................................................................................................
64
Using Camera Menus
.............................................................................................................
66
ViewNX2
68
Installing ViewNX 2
..........................................................................................................................
68
Using ViewNX 2
................................................................................................................................
70
Copy Pictures
to
the Computer
.........................................................................................
70
View Pictures
............................................................................................................................
71
Technical Notes
72
Compatible Lenses
..........................................................................................................................
72
Compatible
CPU
Lenses
.......................................................................................................
72
Other Accessories
............................................................................................................................
74
Approved Memory Cards
.....................................................................................................
75
Caring for
the
Camera
....................................................................................................................
76
Storage
........................................................................................................................................
76
Cleaning
.....................................................................................................................................
76
Caring
for
the
Camera and Battery: Cautions
........................................................................
77
Caring
for
the
Camera
...........................................................................................................
77
Caring
for
the
Battery
............................................................................................................
78
Error Messages
..................................................................................................................................
80
Specifications
....................................................................................................................................
82
iii

IV
For
Your Sa.fety
To
prevent damage
to
your
Nikon
product
or injury
to
yourself or
to
others, read the following safety precautions in their
entirety before using this
equipment.
Keep these safety instructions where all those
who
use the product will read them.
The consequences
that
could result from failure
to
observe the precautions listed in this section
are
indicated by
the
following symbol:
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II
WARNINGS
6
Keep
the
sun
out
of
the
frame
Keep
the sun well
out
of
the
frame when shooting
backlit subjects. Sunlight focused
into
the camera
when the sun
is
in
or
close
to
the frame could cause a
fire.
6
Do
not
look
at
the
sun
through
the
viewfinder
Viewing
the
sun
or
other
strong
light
source through
the viewfinder could cause permanent visual
impairment.
6
Using
the
viewfinder
diopter
adjustment
control
When operating
the
viewfinder
diopter
adjustment
control
with
your
eye
to
the
viewfinder, care should be
taken
not
to
put
your finger in your eye accidentally.
6
Turn
off
immediately
in
the
event
of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke
or
an unusual smell coming
from the
equipment
or
AC
adapter (available
separately},
unplug
the
AC
adapter and remove
the
battery immediately, taking care
to
avoid burns.
Continued operation could result in injury. After
removing
the
battery, take
the
equipment
to
a Nikon-
authorized service center for inspection.
6
Do
not
use
in
the
presence
of
flammable
gas
Do
not
use
electronic
equipment
in
the
presence
of
flammable gas,
as
this could result in explosion or fire.
6
Keep
out
of
reach
of
children
Failure
to
observethis precaution could result in injury.
In
addition,
note
that
small parts constitute a choking
hazard. Should a child swallow any part
of
this
equipment, consult a physician immediately.
6
Do
not
disassemble
Touching
the
product's internal parts could result in
injury.
In
the
event
of
malfunction,the
product
should
be repaired
only
by a qualified technician. Should
the
product break open
as
the
result
of
a fall or other
accident, remove
the
battery
and/or
AC
adapter and
then take
the
product
to
a Nikon-authorized service
center for inspection.
6
Do
not
place
the
strap
around
the
neck
of
an
infant
or
child
Placing
the
camera strap around
the
neck
of
an
infant
or
child could result in strangulation.
6
Do
not
remain
in
contact
with
the
camera,
battery,
or
charger
for
extended
periods
while
the
devices
are
on
or
in
use
Parts
of
the
device become hot. Leaving
the
device in
direct contact
with
the
skin
for
extended periods may
result in low-temperature burns.
6
Do
not
aim
a
flash
at
the
operator
of
a
motor
vehicle
Failure
to
observe this precaution could result in
accidents.
6
Observe
caution
when
using
the
flash
• Using
the
camera
with
the flash
in
close contact
with
the
skin
or
other
objects could cause burns.
• Using
the
flash close
to
the
subject's
eyes
could
cause
temporary
visual impairment. Particular care
should be observed when photographing infants,
when
the
flash should be
no
less
than one meter
(39 in.)
from
the subject.
&
Avoid
contact
with
liquid
crystal
Should
the
monitor
break, care should be taken
to
avoid
injury
due
to
broken glass and to prevent
the
liquid
crystal from
the
monitor
touching the skin or
entering
the
eyes or mouth.
&
Observe
proper
precautions
when
handling
batteries
Batteries may leak
or
explode
if
improperly handled.
Observe
the
following
precautions when handling
batteries
for
use in this product:
•
Use
only
batteries approved for
use
in this
equipment.
•
Do
not
short
or
disassemble the battery.
•
Be
sure
the
product
is
off
before replacing
the
battery.
If
you are using an
AC
adapter, be sure
it
is
unplugged.
•
Do
not
attempt
to
insert
the
battery upside
down
or
backwards.
•
Do
not
expose the battery
to
flame or
to
excessive
heat.
•
Do
not
immerse in or expose
to
water.
• Replace
the
terminal cover when transporting the
battery. Do
not
transport or store the battery
with
metal objects such
as
necklaces or hairpins.
• Batteriesare prone
to
leakagewhen fullydischarged.
To
avoid damage
to
the product, be sure
to
remove
the
battery
when no charge remains.
• When
the
battery
is
not
in
use,
attach the terminal
cover and store in a cool,
dry
place.
• The
battery
may be
hot
immediately after use
or
when
the
product
has
been used on battery
power
for
an
extended period. Before removing
the
battery
turn
the
camera
off
and allow the battery
to
cool.
• Discontinue
use
immediately should you notice any
changes in
the
battery, such
as
discoloration
or
deformation.

6
Observe
proper
precautions
when
handling
the
charger
•
Keep
dry. Failure
to
observe this precaution could
result in fire
or
electric shock.
• Do
not
short
the
charger terminals. Failure
to
observe this precaution could result in overheating
and damage
to
the charger.
• Dust on
or
nearthe metal parts
of
the plug should be
removed
with
a dry cloth. Continued
use
could
result in fire.
• Do
not
go
near the charger during thunderstorms.
Failure
to
observe this precaution could result in
electric shock.
• Do
not
handle the plug or charger
with
wet
hands.
Failure
to
observe this precaution could result in
electric shock.
Notices
• No part
of
the manuals included
with
this
product
may
be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a
retrieval system,
or
translated
into
any language in any
form, by any means,
without
Nikon's prior
written
permission.
• Nikon reserves
the
right
to
change the specifications
of
the hardware and software described in these manuals
at any
time
and
without
prior notice.
Notice
for
Customers in
Canada
CAUTION
This
Class
Bdigital apparatus complies
with
Canadian
ICES-003.
Notices
for
Customers in Europe
CAUTION
• Do
not
use
with
travel converters
or
adapters
designed
to
convert from one voltage
to
another
or
with
DC-to-AC inverters. Failure
to
observe this
precaution could damage
the
product
or
cause
overheating
or
fire.
6
Use
appropriate
cables
When connecting cables
to
the
input
and
output
jacks,
use
only the cables provided
or
sold by Nikon for the
purpose
to
maintain compliance
with
product
regulations.
&co-ROMs
CO-ROMs
containing software
or
manuals should
not
be played back on audio
CD
equipment. Playing
CO-
ROMs
on
an
audio
CD
player could cause hearing
loss
or
damage the equipment.
• Nikon will
not
be held liable for any damages resulting
from
the
use
of
this product.
• While every effort
has
been made
to
ensure
that
the
information in these manuals
is
accurate and complete,
we
would
appreciate
it
were you
to
bring any errors
or
omissions
to
theattention
of
the
Nikon representative in
your
area
(address provided separately).
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numerique de
Ia
classe
Best
conforme a
Ia
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
RISK
OF
EXPLOSION
IF
BATTERY
IS
REPLACED
BY
AN
INCORRECT
TYPE.
DISPOSE
OF
USED
BATTERIES
ACCORDING
TO
THE
INSTRUCTIONS.
This symbol indicates
that
this product
is
to
be collected separately.
The following applyonly
to
users
in European
countries:
• This
product
is
designated for separate
collection at
an
appropriate collection
point. Do
not
dispose
of
as
household waste.
• For more information, contact the retailer
or
the local
authorities in charge
of
waste management.
This symbol on the battery indicates
that
the
)t
battery
is
to
be collected separately.
The following applyonly
to
users in European •
countries:
• All batteries, whether marked
with
this
symbol or not,
are
designated for separate collection at
an
appropriate collection point. Do
not
dispose
of
as
household waste.
•
For
more information, contact the retailer
or
the
local
authorities in charge
of
waste management.
v

vi
Notices
for
Customers in
the
U.S.A.
The
Battery
Charger
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER-TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
CAREFULLY
FOLLOW
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
For
connection
to
asupply
not
in
the
U.S.A.,
use an attachment plug adapter
of
the
proper configuration for
the
power
outlet
if
needed. This power
unit
is
intended
to
be correctly oriented in a vertical
or
floor
mount
position.
Federal
Communications
Commission
{FCC)
Radio
Frequency
Interference
Statement
This
equipment
has
been tested and
found
to
comply
with
the
limits for a
Class
Bdigital device, pursuant
to
Part
15
of
the
FCC
rules. These limits are designed
to
provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This
equipment
generates,
uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if
not
installed and used in accordance
with
the
instructions,
maycause harmful interference
to
radio communications.
However, there
is
no guarantee
that
interference
will
not
occur in a particular installation.
If
this
equipment
does
cause harmful interference
to
radio
or
television
reception, which
can
be determined by
turning
the
equipment
off
and on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct
the
interference by one or more
of
the
following
measures:
• Reorient
or
relocate
the
receiving antenna.
• Increase
the
separation between
the
equipment
and
receiver.
• Connect
the
equipment
into
an
outlet
on a circuit
different from
that
to
which the receiver
is
connected.
• Consult
the
dealer or
an
experienced radio/television
technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
Nikon
05200
The
FCC
requires
the
user be notified
that
any changes or
modifications made
to
this device
that
are
not
expressly
approved
by
Nikon Corporation may void
the
user's
authority
to
operate
the
equipment.
Interface Cables
Use
the interfacecables sold
or
provided by Nikonforyour
equipment. Using
other
interface cables mayexceed the
limits
of
Class
B
Part
15
of
the
FCC
rules.
Notice
for
Customers
in
the
State
of
California
WARNING:
Handling
the
cord on this
product
may expose
you
to
lead, achemical
known
to
the
State
of
California
to
cause
birth
defects
or
other
reproductive harm.
Wash
hands afterhandling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300
Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York
11747-3064,
U.S.A.
Tel.:
631-547-4200

Notice
Concerning
Prohibition
of
Copying
or
Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession
of
material
that
has
been digitally copied or reproduced by means
of
a scanner,
digital camera, or other device may be punishable
by
law.
•
Items
prohibited
by
law
from
being
copied
or
reproduced
Do
not
copy or reproduce paper money, coins,
securities, government bonds, or local government
bonds, even
if
such
copies or reproductions
are
stamped "Sample:'
The copying or reproduction
of
paper money, coins, or
securities which are circulated in aforeign country
is
prohibited.
Unless the priorpermission
ofthe
government
has
been
obtained, the copying or reproduction
of
unused
postage stamps orpost cards issued by
the
government
is
prohibited.
The copying or reproduction
of
stamps issued bythe
government and
of
certified documents stipulated by
law
is
prohibited.
Disposing
of
DataStorage
Devices
•
Cautions
on
certain
copies
and
reproductions
The
government
has
issued cautions on copies or
reproductions
of
securities issued by private companies
(shares,
bills, checks,
gift
certificates, etc.), commuter
passes,
or coupon tickets, except when a minimum
of
necessary copies
are
to
be provided for business
use
by
acompany.
Also,
do
not
copy or reproduce passports
issued by the government, licenses issued by public
agencies and private groups,
ID
cards, and tickets, such
as
passes
and meal coupons.
•
Comply
with
copyright
notices
The
copying or reproduction
of
copyrighted creative
works such
as
books, music, paintings, woodcuts, prints,
maps, drawings, movies, and photographs
is
governed
by national and international copyrightlaws. Do
not
use
this product for the purpose
of
making illegal copies or
to
infringe copyright laws.
Please
notethatdeleting images orformatting memorycards orother data storage devices does
not
completely
erase
the
original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially
available software, potentially resulting in the malicious
use
of
personal image data. Ensuring the privacy
of
such data
is
the
user's
responsibility.
Before discarding adata storage device or transferring ownership
to
another person, erase all data using commercial
deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill
it
with
images containing no private information (for
example, pictures
of
empty
sky).
Be
sure
to
also replace any pictures selected for preset manual.
Care
should be taken
to
avoid injurywhen physically destroying data storage devices.
AVC
Patent Portfolio
License
THIS
PRODUCT
IS
LICENSED
UNDER
THE
AVC
PATENT
PORTFOLIO
LICENSE
FOR
THE
PERSONAL
AND
NON-COMMERCIAL
USE
OF
A
CONSUMER
TO
{i)
ENCODE
VIDEO
IN
COMPLIANCE
WITH
THE
AVC
STANDARD
("AVC
VIDEO")
AND/OR
{ii)
DECODE
AVC
VIDEO
THAT
WAS
ENCODED
BY
A
CONSUMER
ENGAGED
IN
A
PERSONAL
AND
NON-COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITY
AND/OR
WAS
OBTAINED
FROM
A
VIDEO
PROVIDER
LICENSED
TO
PROVIDE
AVC
VIDEO.
No
LICENSE
IS
GRANTED
OR
SHALL
BE
IMPLIED
FOR
ANY
OTHER
USE.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
MAY
BE
OBTAINED
FROM
MPEG
LA,
L.L.C.
SEE
http://www.mpegla.com
vii

viii
Use
Only
Nikon
Brand
ElectronicAccessories
Nikon cameras are designed
to
the
highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand
electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries,
AC
adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for
use
with
this Nikon
digital
camera are engineered and proven
to
operate
within
the
operational and safety requirements
of
this electronic circuitry.
The
use
of
non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage
the
camera and may void your Nikon
warranty. The use
of
third-party
rechargeable Li-ion batteries
not
bearing the Nikon holographic
seal
shown at
right
could interfere
with
normal operation
of
the
camera
or
result in
the
batteries overheating,
igniting, rupturing,
or
leaking.
For more
information
about
Nikon brand accessories,
contact
a local authorized Nikon dealer.
~
Use
Only
Nikon
Brand
Accessories
Only
Nikon
brand
accessories certified
by
Nikon specifically
for
use
with
your
Nikon
digital
camera are engineered and proven
to
operate
within
its operational and safety
requirements.
THE
USE
OF
NON-NIKON
ACCESSORIES
COULD
DAMAGE
YOUR
CAMERA
AND
MAY
VOID
YOUR
NIKON
WARRANTY.
~
Servicing
the
Camera
and
Accessories
The camera
is
a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends
that
the
camera be inspected
by
the
original retailer
or
a
Nikon-authorized
service representative
once every
one
to
two
years, and
that
it
be
serviced once every three
to
five years (note
that
fees
apply
to
these services). Frequent
inspection
and servicing are particularly
recommended
if
the
camera
is
used professionally. Any accessories regularly used
with
the
camera, such
as
lenses
or
optional
flash units, should be
included
when
the
camera
is
inspected
or
serviced.
Ia
Before
Taking
Important
Pictures
Before
taking
pictures
on
important
occasions (such
as
at
weddings
or before
taking
the
camera
on
a trip), take a test shot
to
ensure
that
the
camera
is
functioning
normally.
Nikon
will
not
be
held
liable
for
damages
or
lost profits
that
may result from
product
malfunction.
B
Life-Long
Learning
As
part
of
Nikon's "Life-Long Learning"
commitment
to
ongoing
product
support
and
education,
continually-updated
information
is
available
on-line
at
the
following
sites:
•
For
users
in
the
U.S.A.:
http://www.nikonusa.com/
•
For
users
in
Europe
and
Africa:
http://www.europe-
nikon.com/support/
•
For
users
in
Asia,
Oceania,
and
the
Middle
East:
http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites
to
keep
up-to-date
with
the
latest
product
information,
tips, answers
to
frequently-asked questions
(FAQs),
and general advice on
digital
imaging
and
photography.
Additional
information
may be available
from
the
Nikon representative in
your
area.
See
the
following
URL
for
contact
information:
http://imaging.nikon.com/

Introduction
Take
afew moments
to
familiarize yourself
with
camera controls and displays.
You
may find
it
helpful
to
bookmarkthis section and refer
to
it
as
you read
through
the
rest
of
the manual.
The Camera Body
Mode dial...................................3
Live view switch
Live view..............................43
Movie....................................
51
lmm
(information)
button
......
.48
QJ/~/g
button
Release
mode
.....................
24
Self-timer.............................
26
Remote control ..................
26
IJ
Eyelets for camera strap
.........
7
l
iB/@
button
Exposure compensation
..
.42
Adjusting aperture
...........
.41
Flash
compensation
• Shutter-release
button
..
15,
16
1{1
Power switch.............................2
IJMovie-record
button
............
51
Infrared receiver for ML-L3
remote control (front)
.......
26
AF-assist
illuminator
Self-timer lamp...................... 26
Red
-eye reduction lamp
......
36
Body cap
CPU
contacts
Built-in flash
..........
..
....
..
.........
34
Speaker
.......
..
..............................2
1m
Focal
plane
mark(-&)
I
~~F~hb~~~:
...................
35,
36
Flash
compensation
Ill
Connector cover
II
Fn
button
Using
the
Fn
button
&J
Mounting
mark.........................8
Lens
release
button
........
.
.....
12
Mirror
Lens
mount
............................... 8
Accessory shoe cover
Accessory shoe (for
optional
flash units)
Stereo microphone
...........
2,
53
Connector for external
microphone
USB
and A/V connector
Connecting
to
a
computer ......................... 70
HDMI mini-pin connector
EJ:l
Accessory terminal................
75
1

2
II
Viewfinder
eyepiece
.........
4,
27
IJ
Rubber
eyecup
......................
27
I
ME~Ue~~~t-~~·····························
63
I Infrared
receiver
for
ML-L3
remote control
(rear)
..........
26
I
Monitor
Viewing settings
...................
6
~~~:r~e~~-~-~~~t;·;~k::::::::::
~;
• Tripod
socket
I
D~:~:r~~~!.~~~-~~-~~···············
1
0
I
~--~~~-~~~:.~.~~~~-~-~~~-~-~-~~-~~-~-
6
I
~~:t;o-n
button
Using
the
~:t
(o-n)
button
Protecting photographs
from deletion
I)
Command
dial
I
[Bp~::~~:k
..............................
22
IJ
®
(OK)
button
.......................
66
I
M~-~~-~:..~~-~~--~~-~~-~~-~~~
....
8,
11
BJ
Multi selector
.........................
66
I
M~-~~-~:..~~~~--~-~-~-~~-~-~-~.:is,
43
I
UiJ
button
Deleting pictures
...............
23
~
The Microphone
and
Speaker
m
Cf{
button
•
Playback
zoom
in
I
Power
connector
cover
for
optional power connector
II
Ba.~~~~~~~-~-~:.~~-~-~~-~-~~-~-~-~h11
liJ
Battery-chamber
cover
....
7,
11
I
E{C?J/?
button
Thumbnails
..................
22,
23
~~=~b-~~~-~~~:.~~~············
63
DJ
Battery latch
........................
7,
11
Do
not
place the microphone or speaker in close proximity
to
magnetic devices. Failure
to
observe this precaution could affect
the
data recorded on the magnetic devices.
• The Power Switch
Rotate the power switch
as
shown
to
turn
the camera on. Rotate the
power
switch
as
shown
to
turn
the camera off.

The Mode Dial
The camera offers achoice
of
the following shooting modes:
P,
S,
A,
and
M
Modes
Select these modes for full control over
camera settings.
• P-Programmed
auto
(rn
40,41)
•
S-
Shutter-priority
auto
{CD
40,
41
)
• A-Aperture-priority
auto
(aJ
40,
41)
•
M-Manual
(CD
40,41)
Auto
Modes
Select these modes for simple, point-and-
shoot photography.
•
00
Auto
(CD
14)
• ®
Auto
(flash
off)
(OJ
14)
Scene
Modes
Special Effects
Modes
Use
special effects
during
shooting.
•
~
Night
vision
(CD
57)
•
~Color
sketch
(CD
57,
59)
•
~
Miniature
effect
(CD
57,
60)
•
~Selective
color
(CD
58,
61)
•
~\Silhouette
(CD
58)
•
WI
High
key
(CD
58)
• •
Low
key
(aJ
58)
The camera automatically optimizes settings
to
suitthe scene selected
with
the
mode
dial.
Match your selection
to
the scene being photographed.
•
-7
Portrait
(OJ
17)
•
~Sports
(rn
18)
•
~Landscape
(aJ
17)
•
~Close
up
(CD
18)
•
·S·
Child
(CD
18)
•
SCENE
Other
scenes
(CD
19)
B
Scene
Auto
Selector (Live
View)
Selecting live view in
~o
or®
mode
enables automatic scene selection ("scene
auto
selector";
CD
48)
when autofocus
is
used.
3

4
The Viewfinder
•
AE
l
m
a
a.
as
Fa.
a
:;,;;;,?.;;;.t~i2
A~18[B
a.Blo
~[1]
•
Framing grid (displayed when
IJ.iJ
Aperture (f-number)
......
.40,
41
On
is
selected for Custom
DJ
Low battery warning
............
13
Setting d2)
ifJ
Bracketing indicator
Focus
points
...........................
31
Number
of
exposures
AF
area brackets
..............
1
0,
14
remaining
...........................
13
Low battery warning
............
13
Number
of
shots remaining
Monochrome indicator before
memory
buffer
(displayed when the fills
.........................................
25
Monochrome
Picture White balance recording
Control or a Picture Control indicator
based on
Monochrome
is
Exposure compensation
selected) value
......................................
42
I
"~~;c::~:~.~.~.:~.~
....................
8
~~~~e~~~i~~~~.~.~~~.~.~~.~.~~···
37
II
Focus
indicator
......................
15
"K" (appears when memory
I
Autoexposure
(AE)
lock remains for over 1000
indicator exposures)
...........................
13
• Shutter speed
..................
40,
41
Flash-ready indicator.
...........
16
m
Flexible program indicator
I
Exposure indicator ................
41
Ex~~;~:;
..
~.~=.~~.~~.~~~.~:
.......
42
Electronic rangefinder
I
Fl~~~i~~:;.~~~~~~~.~
...............
42
I
E~~~:~::o~~=.~~.~~.~~~.~:
......
.42
IJAuto
ISO
sensitivity indicator
m
Warning indicator
Note:
Display shown
with
all indicators
lit
for illustrative purposes.
~
The Viewfinder
The response time and brightness
of
the
viewfinder display may vary
with
temperature.

The Monitor
The
monitor
can
be angled and rotated
as
shown below.
Normal use
Fold the monitoragainst the camera face out.
This position
is
recommended for normal
photography.
Low-angle shots
Frame live view shots
with
the camera close
to
the ground.
High-angle shots
Frame live view shots while holding the camera
over your head.
Self-portraits
Use
for self-portraits in live view. The
monitor
shows a mirror image
of
what
will appear in the
final picture.
~
Using
the
Monitor
Rotate the
monitor
gentlywithin the limits shown.
Do
not
use force.
Failure
to
observe these
precautions could damage the connection between the
monitor
and the camera body.
To
protectthe
monitor
when thecamera
is
not
in
use,
fold
it
backface
down
againstthe camera
body.
II
SeeAiso
See
"Framing Photographs in the
Monitor"
for information on framing photographs in the
monitor
(OJ
43).
5

6
The Information Disl)la}'
Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information
display.
Press
the
~u~
button
once
to
view settings, and again
to
make changes
to
settings. Highlight items using the multi
selector and
press®
to
view options for the highlighted item.
1
21
22 23
2
3 15
16
-+
4
._.
5 17 e
18
~o~
button
24 25 26 27
20 19 34 33 32
31
30 29 28
Shooting
mode
IIJ
Release
mode
.........................
24
BJ
Bracketing increment
~auto/
ID
"Beep" indicator
m
HDR
(High Dynamic Range)
@auto
(flash off)
..............
14
ID
Battery indicator
....................
13
m
Active D-Lighting
Scene
modes
......................
17
ISO
sensitivity
.........................
37
1m
White balance
P,
S,
A,
and M
modes
..........
40
ISO
sensitivity display
..........
37
fD
ISO
sensitivity
.........................
37
Special effects mode
........
56
Auto
ISO
sensitivity indicator
IJ
Exposure compensation
......
42
Aperture (f-number)
......
40,
41
ADL
bracketing amount
fD
Flash
compensation
Aperture display
..............
40,
41
Number
of
exposures
·
~~Flash
mode
..............................
35
Shutter speed
..................
40,
41
remaining
............................
13
m
Metering
Shutter-speed display
....
40,
41
White balance recording
n1
liiil
A
F-a
rea
mode
..................
30,
45
Bracketing indicator indicator
n1
._..
Focus
mode
......................
28,
44
Auto-area
AF
indicator
........
30
"K" (appears when memory
Dl
C
1
liM
Picture ontro
3D-tracking indicator
...........
30
remains for over 1000
Focus
point.............................
31
exposures)
...........................
13
•
Eye-Fi
connection indicator Exposure indicator
................
41
II
GPS
connection indicator Exposure compensation
IJ
Exposure delay mode indicator
...............................
42
IJ
Multiple exposure indicator Bracketing progress
IJ
Print date indicator indicator
...............................
42
I
Flash
control indicator Help icon
Flash
compensation indicator Image quality
.........................
32
for optional flash units Image
size
...............................
33
Note:
Display shown
with
all indicators lit for illustrative purposes.

Always turn the camera
off
before inserting
or
removing batteries
or
memory
cards.
1 Attach the strap.
Attach
the
strap securely to
the
two
eyelets on
the
camera bodyas shown below.
I
":f.
I
2 Charge the battery.
If
a plug adapter
is
supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter
as
shown below at left, making sure
the
plug
is
fully inserted. Insertthe battery
and plug the charger in.
An
exhausted batterywill fully charge in
about
1
hour
and
30
minutes.
---~----------------
3
Insert the battery.
Insert the battery in the orientation shown, using the battery
to
keep the
orange battery latch pressed
to
one side. The latch locks the battery in place
when the battery
is
fully inserted.
Battery latch
7

8
4 Insert a
memory
card (available separately).
Check
to
be sure the card
is
in
the
correct orientation and then slide
the
card
until
it
clicks into place.
5 Attach a lens.
Be
careful
to
prevent dustfrom entering the camera when the lens or
body
cap
is
removed.
mark
(camera)
Mounting
mark
(lens)
Mounting
mark
(lens;
indicated
by
white
dot)
Keeping marks(whitedots) aligned, positionlens oncamera,
then rotate until/ens clicks into place.
Autofocus
is
available
with
AF-S
lenses. When using
A M
autofocus
with
a lens
equipped
with
an
A-M
mode switch,
--.
.-
slide
the
switch
to
A
(if
the
lens has
an
M/A-M
switch, select
(II
ntl))
M/A
for autofocus
with
manual override).
For
information
on
other
lenses
that
can be used
with
the 05200,
see
page
72.
Ifthe lens
has
avibration reduction
(VR)
switch, select
ON
to
reduce the effects
of
vibration.

6 Open
the
monitor.
Open the
monitor
as
shown.
Do
not
use force.
7 Turn
the
camera on.
A language-selection dialog will be displayed.
8 Choose a language and set
the
camera
clock. Move cursor up
Use
the multi selector and ® button
to
select a language and set the camera clock.
® button:select
highlighteditem
Select
highlighted
item
or
display
sub-menu
Move cursor
down
Select language
Select
daylight
saving
time
option
Select timezone
Set time
and
date
(note
that
thecamera
uses
a 24-hourclock)
Selectdate
format
Note:
The language
and
date/time
can
be
changed
at
any
time using the
Language
and
Time
zone
and
date
options in
the setup menu
(OJ
64).
9

10
9
Focus
the
viewfinder.
After removing the lens cap, rotate the
diopter
adjustmentcontrol until the
AF
area
brackets are
in sharp focus. When operating the control
with
your eye
to
the
viewfinder, be careful
not
to
put
your fingers
or
fingernails in your
eye.
ll1
Adjusting Viewfinder
Focus
AF
area brackets
Ifyou
are
unable
to
focus the viewfinder
as
described above, select single-servo autofocus
(AF-S;
CD
28),
single-point
AF
([u];
CD
30),
and the center focus point, and then frame a high-
contrast subject in
the
center focus point and press
the
shutter-release
button
halfway
to
focus the camera. With the camera in focus,
use
the
diopter
adjustment control
to
bring
the
subject into clear focus in the viewfinder.
If
necessary, viewfinder focus can be further
adjusted using optional corrective lenses.
~
During Charging
Do
not
move
the
charger ortouch the battery during charging. Failure
to
observe this
precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing
that
charging
is
complete
when
the
battery
is
only partially charged. Remove and reinsert the battery
to
begin charging again.
~
Charging
the
Battery
Read
and
follow
the warnings
and
cautionsonpages
iv-v
and
77-79
of
this manual.
Charge the
battery indoors at ambient temperatures
of
5
°(-35
oc
(41
°F-95
°F).
Do
not
use
the battery
at ambient temperatures below 0
oC/32
oF
orabove 40
°(/1
04
oF;
failure
to
observe this
precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Capacity may be reduced
and charging times may increase at batterytemperatures from 0
°(/32
oF
to
15
°(/59
oF
and
from
45
oC/113
oF
to
60
oC/140
oF.
The battery will
not
charge
if
its temperature
is
below 0
oc
(32
oF)
orabove 60
oc
(140
°F).
If
the
CHARGE
lampflashes quickly (about eighttimes asecond)
during charging, confirm
that
the temperature
is
in
the
correct range and then unplug the
charger and remove and reinsert the battery.
If
the problem persists,
cease
use
immediately
and take battery and charger
to
your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative.
Do not
attempt
to
charge afully-charged battery. Failure
to
observe this precaution will
result in reduced battery performance.
Use
the charger
with
compatible batteries only. Unplug when
not
in
use.