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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Use the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app to view manuals anytime, anywhere on your smartphone or tablet.

  • Page 2: Product Documentation

    Nikon Manual Viewer 2 Install the Nikon Manual Viewer 2 app on your smartphone or tablet to view Nikon digital camera manuals, anytime, anywhere. Nikon Manual Viewer 2 can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store and Google Play. Download of the app and any product manuals requires an Internet connection, for which fees may be levied by your phone or Internet service provider.

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    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 MH-24 battery charger (plug AN-DC3 strap Li-ion battery (with terminal adapter supplied in countries or cover) regions where required;...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents ..........................i For Your Safety...........................iv Notices ..............................v Introduction 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 Battery Level and Card Capacity....................14 “Point-and-Shoot”...
  • Page 5 P, S, A, and M Modes Mode P (Programmed Auto) ....................43 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) ..................43 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)..................43 Mode M (Manual)........................43 Exposure Compensation (Mode P, S, A, and % Only) ..........44 Live View Framing Photographs in the Monitor..................45 Focusing in Live View ......................46 The Live View Display......................49 Recording and Viewing Movies...

  • Page 6: For Your Safety

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

  • Page 7: Notices

    Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the result in fire. purpose to maintain compliance with product Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms.
  • Page 8 If this equipment does Interface Cables cause harmful interference to radio or television Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 9 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 Cautions on certain copies and reproductions Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, The government has issued cautions on copies or...
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body Mode dial........3 Infrared receiver for ML-L3...
  • Page 12 A/L button X button Viewfinder eyepiece..4, 29 Using the A (L) button Playback zoom in Rubber eyecup ...... 29 Protecting photographs Power connector cover for G button from deletion optional power connector Menus ........65 Command dial Battery-chamber cover latch Infrared receiver for ML-L3 K button ..........7, 11...

  • Page 13: The Mode Dial

    The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes: P, S, A, and M Modes Special Effects Modes Select these modes for full control over Use special effects during shooting. % Night vision (0 59) camera settings. g Color sketch (0 59, 61) P—Programmed auto (0 42, 43) ( Miniature effect (0 59, 62)

  • Page 14: The Viewfinder

    The Viewfinder 11 12 Framing grid (displayed when Aperture (f-number)..42, 43 Flexible program indicator On is selected for Custom Low battery warning.... 14 Exposure indicator ....43 Setting d2) Exposure compensation Bracketing indicator Focus points ......33 display........44 Number of exposures Electronic rangefinder AF area brackets....10, 15 remaining ......

  • Page 15: The Monitor

    The Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below. 180° 90° 180° Normal use Fold the monitor against the camera face out. This position is recommended for normal photography. Low-angle shots Frame live view shots with the camera close to the ground.

  • Page 16: The Information Display

    The Information Display Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display. Press the P button once to view settings, and again to make changes to settings. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. P button 9 10 11 12 Shooting mode...

  • Page 17: First Steps

    First Steps Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards. Attach the strap. Attach the strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below. 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.
  • Page 18 A (if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for autofocus with manual override). For information on other lenses that can be used with the D5200, see page 74. If the lens has a vibration reduction (VR) switch, select ON...
  • Page 19 Open the monitor. Open the monitor as shown. Do not use force. Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons Before using the camera, unlock and extend the zoom ring. Keeping the retractable lens barrel button pressed (q), rotate the zoom ring as shown (w).
  • Page 20 Choose a language and set the camera Move cursor up clock. J button: select Use the multi selector and J button to highlighted item select a language and set the camera clock. Select highlighted item or display sub-menu Move cursor down Select language Select time zone Select date format...
  • Page 21 If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. Do not attempt to charge a fully-charged battery. Failure to observe this precaution will result in reduced battery performance.
  • Page 22 Memory Cards Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer.
  • Page 23 CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 75), lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w).

  • Page 24: Basic Photography

    Basic Photography Battery Level and Card Capacity Before shooting, check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Turn the camera on. Check the battery level. Check the battery level in the information display (if the battery is low, a warning will also be displayed in the viewfinder).

  • Page 25: Point-And-Shoot" Photography (I And J Modes)

    “Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes) This section describes how to take photographs in i and j modes, automatic “point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. Turn the camera on. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on.
  • Page 26 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The active focus point will be displayed. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light. Check the indicators in the viewfinder. Focus point When the focus operation is complete, a beep will sound (a beep may not sound if the subject is...
  • Page 27 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds (the photo will automatically clear from the display Memory card access when the shutter-release button is pressed...
  • Page 28 The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Focus: press halfway Shoot: press all the way down The Standby Timer The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about eight seconds, reducing the drain on the battery.

  • Page 29: Creative Photography (Scene Modes)

    Creative Photography (Scene Modes) The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on pages 15–16. The Mode Dial The following scenes can be selected with the mode Mode dial...
  • Page 30 Child Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural. Sports Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.

  • Page 31: Other Scenes

    Other Scenes The following scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial to h and rotating the command dial until the desired scene appears in the monitor. Mode dial Command dial Monitor Night Portrait Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light.
  • Page 32 Beach/Snow Capture the brightness of sunlit expanses of water, snow, or sand. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. The built-in flash and AF- assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.
  • Page 33 Candlelight For photographs taken by candlelight. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. Blossom Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms. The built-in flash turns off;...

  • Page 34: Playback And Deletion

    Playback and Deletion Photographs are automatically displayed for a few seconds after shooting. If no photograph is displayed in the monitor, the most recent picture can be viewed by pressing the K button. Viewing Photographs Press the K button. A photograph will be displayed in the monitor.

  • Page 35: Deleting Pictures

    ❚❚ Thumbnail Playback Use the multi selector or command dial to highlight images and press J to display the highlighted image full frame. Press X to reduce the number of images displayed. W (Q) button ❚❚ Calendar Playback Press the W (Q) button to toggle between the Thumbnail list date list and the list of thumbnails for the selected date.

  • Page 36: More On Photography (All Modes)

    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.
  • Page 37 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 17).

  • Page 38: Self-Timer And Remote Control Modes

    Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 77) allow the photographer to be at a distance from the camera when a photo is taken. Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. Select a release mode.
  • Page 39 ❚❚ Using Optional WR-R10 and WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers (0 77) 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.

  • Page 40: Focus

    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), and the focus point for automatic or manual focus can be selected using the multi selector.
  • Page 41 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.

  • Page 42: Af-Area Mode

    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 33); camera focuses c Single-point AF on subject in selected focus point only.

  • Page 43: Focus Point Selection

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

  • Page 44: Image Quality And Size

    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.

  • Page 45: Image Size

    Image Size Choose a size for JPEG images (this option is not available for RAW-quality images; 0 34). Image size Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) # Large 6000 × 4000 50.8 × 33.9/20 × 13.3 $ Medium 4496 × 3000 38.1 ×...

  • Page 46: Using The Built-In Flash

    Using the Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. ❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and g Modes Choose a flash mode (0 37). Take pictures.

  • Page 47: Flash Mode

    Flash Mode The flash modes available vary with shooting mode: i, k, p, n, s, w, g Auto Fill flash Auto slow sync+ red-eye reduction Njo Auto+red-eye reduction Flash off Auto slow sync Flash off P, A S, M Fill flash Fill flash Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction...
  • Page 48 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.

  • Page 49: Iso Sensitivity

    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;...

  • Page 50: Interval Timer Photography

    Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. 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, select Time zone and date in the setup menu and check that the camera clock is set correctly (0 66).
  • Page 51 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. Start shooting. Highlight On and press J (to return to the shooting menu without starting the interval timer, highlight Off and press J).

  • Page 52: P, S, A, And M Modes

    P, S, A, and M Modes 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. Programmed auto Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which (0 43) there is little time to adjust camera settings.

  • Page 53: Mode P (Programmed Auto)

    Mode P (Programmed Auto) In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. User can rotate command dial to choose from different combinations of shutter speed and aperture that will produce optimal exposure. Command dial Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter...

  • Page 54: Exposure Compensation (Mode P, S, A, And % Only)

    Exposure Compensation (Mode P, S, A, and % Only) Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of EV.

  • Page 55: Live View

    Live View Framing Photographs in the Monitor Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. 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.

  • Page 56: Focusing In Live View

    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.
  • Page 57 ❚❚ 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 Face-priority AF subjects.
  • Page 58 ❚❚ Choosing the Focus Point The method for selecting the focus point for autofocus varies with the option selected for AF-area mode (0 47). 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;...

  • Page 59: The Live View Display

    The Live View Display Item Description 15, 19, q Shooting mode The mode currently selected with the mode dial. 42, 58 w “No movie” icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded. — The amount of time remaining before live view ends e Time remaining 51, 56 automatically.
  • Page 60 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 Show movie Hide indicators Framing grid indicators indicators (0 53) A crop showing the area recorded is displayed during movie recording when frame sizes other than 640 ×...
  • Page 61 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 29). 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.
  • Page 62 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...

  • Page 63: Recording And Viewing Movies

    Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view mode. Rotate the live view switch. The mirror is raised and the view through the lens is displayed in the monitor instead of the viewfinder. The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 49) indicates that movies can not be recorded.
  • Page 64 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). 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.

  • Page 65: Movie Settings

    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 66): Frame size/frame rate Movie quality...
  • Page 66 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 s; the slowest speed available varies with the 4000 frame rate: s for frame rates of 24p, 25p, and 30p,...

  • Page 67: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 24). Press J to start playback. 1 icon Length Current position/total length Volume Movie progress bar Guide The following operations can be performed: Description Pause Pause playback. Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/ Play advance.

  • Page 68: Special Effects

    S pecial 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...
  • Page 69 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.
  • Page 70 Selective Color All colors other than the selected colors are recorded in black and white. The effect can be chosen during live view (0 63). The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended when lighting is poor. Silhouette Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds.

  • Page 71: Options Available In Live View

    Options Available in Live View ❚❚ g Color Sketch 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 Adjust options. Press J to display the options shown at right (note that the options temporarily clear from the display during autofocus).
  • Page 72 ❚❚ ( Miniature Effect 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 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...
  • Page 73 ❚❚ 3 Selective Color 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 Display options. Press J to display selective color options. Select a color. Selected color Frame an object in the white square in the center of the display and press 1 to choose the color of...
  • Page 74 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.

  • Page 75: Camera Menus

    Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: : Playback : Retouch : Shooting : Recent settings or My Menu (defaults to Recent settings) : Custom Settings : Setup...

  • Page 76: Menu Options

    Menu Options ❚❚ D Playback Menu: Managing Images Delete Image review DPOF print order Playback folder Rotate tall Playback display options Slide show ❚❚ C Shooting Menu: Shooting Options Reset shooting menu Manage Picture Control High ISO NR Storage folder Auto distortion control ISO sensitivity settings Image quality...
  • Page 77 ❚❚ N Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies D-Lighting NEF (RAW) processing Color sketch Red-eye correction Resize Perspective control Trim Quick retouch Miniature effect Monochrome Straighten Selective color Filter effects Distortion control Edit movie Color balance Fisheye Image overlay Color outline ❚❚...

  • Page 78: Using Camera Menus

    Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to Select highlighted item or previous menu display sub-menu Move cursor down Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. Display the menus.
  • Page 79 Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item.

  • Page 80: Viewnx 2

    ViewNX 2 Installing ViewNX 2 Install the supplied software to display and edit ViewNX 2 photographs and movies that have been copied to your computer. Before installing ViewNX 2, confirm that your computer meets the system requirements on page 71. The latest version of ViewNX 2 is available for download from the Your Imaging Toolbox websites listed on page viii.

  • Page 81: System Requirements

    Exit the installer. Windows Mac OS Click Yes Click OK The following software is installed: ViewNX 2 Apple QuickTime (Windows only) Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. System Requirements Windows Mac OS Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Core or Xeon Core series, 1.6 GHz or better series...

  • Page 82: Using Viewnx 2

    If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. 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;...

  • Page 83: View Pictures

    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.

  • Page 84: Technical Notes

    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.
  • Page 85 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...

  • Page 86: Other Accessories

    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.

  • Page 87: Approved Memory Cards

    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.

  • Page 88: Caring For The Camera

    Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. 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).

  • Page 89: Caring For The Camera And Battery: Cautions

    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.

  • Page 90: Caring For The Battery

    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.
  • Page 91 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.

  • Page 92: Error Messages

    (flashes) write-protect switch to “write” position. Use approved card. Format card. If problem persists, card may be This memory card cannot be damaged. Contact Nikon-authorized service used. Card may be damaged. representative. (flashes) Insert another card. Error creating new folder. Delete files or insert new memory card.
  • Page 93 Continue shooting; if necessary, increase focus distance to prevent shadows from appearing in photograph. Error. Press shutter release Release shutter. If error persists or appears frequently, consult Nikon-authorized service representative. button again. Start-up error. Contact a (flashes) Nikon-authorized service Consult Nikon-authorized service representative.

  • Page 94: Specifications

    Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Type Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Lens mount Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5× that of lenses Effective angle of view with FX format angle of view Effective pixels Effective pixels 24.1 million...
  • Page 95 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.
  • Page 96 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.) Detection range –1 –...
  • Page 97 Live view Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) Lens servo Manual focus (MF) Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF AF-area mode Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point Autofocus automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) Available in i and j modes Automatic scene selection...
  • Page 98 • 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.
  • Page 99 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.
  • Page 100 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. FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright ©...
  • Page 101 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.
  • Page 104 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in Singapore SB3K01(11) 6MB23611-01...

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