Creativity and flexibility were considered in every aspect of the D5200. It has a 921,000-dot Vari-angle display that lets you shoot from just about any position – hold the camera overhead for a view above a crowd, at ground level for an interesting close-up of a flower, or just enjoy easier video recording and self portraits. For shots that have both very dark and very bright areas, D5200 includes built-in HDR (high-dynamic range). It takes two shots at different exposures and blends them into one amazing image. And an exciting collection of built-in effects and filters opens new possibilities for expression: isolate a single color, explore black & white, posterize, miniaturize – the creative techniques pros spend years mastering are now conveniently at your command.
Introduction
Getting to Know the Camera
Camera Menus: An Overview
First Steps
Basic Photography
Battery Level and Card Capacity
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (Auto and Auto (flash off) Modes)
More on Photography (All Modes)
Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, Remote, and Quiet Release Modes
Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes
Focus
Image Quality and Size
Using the Built-in Flash
ISO Sensitivity
Interval Timer Photography
Restoring Default Settings
P, S, A, and M Modes
Shutter Speed and Aperture
Exposure
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows
Multiple Exposure
White Balance
Bracketing
Picture Controls
Live View
Framing Photographs in the Monitor
Recording and Viewing Movies
Recording Movies
Viewing Movies
Editing Movies
Special Effects
Shooting with Special Effects
Playback and Deletion
Full-Frame Playback
Thumbnail Playback
Calendar Playback
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Protecting Photographs from Deletion
Deleting Photographs
Slide Shows
Connections
Installing ViewNX 2
Using ViewNX 2
Printing Photographs
Viewing Photographs on TV
Camera Menus
The Playback Menu: Managing Images
The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
The Setup Menu: Camera Setup
The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
Recent Settings/My Menu
Technical Notes
Compatible Lenses
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)
Other Accessories
Caring for the Camera
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
Available Settings
Exposure Program (Mode P)
Troubleshooting
Error Messages
Specifications
Memory Card Capacity
Battery Life
Index