Mode M (Manual) - Nikon D5200 User Manual

Mode M (Manual)

In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs
in manual mode:
1
Rotate the mode dial to M.
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
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.
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
59
1
/
4000
Shutter speed
Underexposed by
s or select "Bulb" or "Time" to hold the shutter
E (N) button
Command
1
/ EV
3
Mode dial
Aperture
dial
Overexposed by over 2 EV