Nikon Camera D5200 Reference Manual

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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 ( 042, 44; all options 
are available).
 To create an NEF (RAW ) copy, choose an image quality of  NEF...

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3Select the second image.
The selected image will appear as Image 1. Highlight  Image 2 and press  J, 
then select the second phot o as described in Step 2.
4Adjust gain.
Highlight Image 1 or Image 2  and optimize 
exposure for the overlay by pressing  1 or  3 to 
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.
5Preview the overlay.
Press 4 or...

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Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW ) photographs.
1Select NEF (RAW) processing . 
Highlight NEF (RAW) processing  in the retouch 
menu and press  2 to display a picture selection 
dialog listing only NEF (RAW ) images created with 
this camera.
2Select 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 photogra ph and proceed to the 
next step.
3Adjust NEF (RAW) processing...

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Create small copies of selected photographs.
1Select Resize.
To resize selected images, press  G to display 
the menus and select  Resize in the retouch 
menu.
2Choose a size.
Highlight  Choose size  and press 2.
The options shown at right will be displayed; 
highlight an option and press  J.
3Choose 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...

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Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. 
D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit 
subjects.
Press  1 or  3 to choose the amount of enhancement.
 The effect 
can be previewed in the edit display.
 Press  J to copy the 
photograph.
Create a straightened copy of the selected image.
 Press  2 to 
rotate the image clockwise by up  to five degrees in increments 
of approximately 0.25 degrees,  4 to rotate it counterclockwise 
(the effect can be previewed in the edit...

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Create copies that appear to have been taken with a fisheye 
lens.
 Press 2 to 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.
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....

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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.
Perspective ControlG  button ➜Nretouch menu
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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.
Miniature EffectG  button ➜Nretouch menu
ToPressDescription
Choose 
orientation W
 (Q ) Press  W (Q ) to choose orientation of area that is in focus.
Choose area  in focus If area of effect is in wide orientation, press 
1 or 
3  to position frame showing area of copy that 
will be in focus.
If area of effect is...

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Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color.
1Select Selective color .
Highlight Selective color  in the retouch menu 
and press  2 to display a picture selection dialog.
2Select 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.
3Select a color.
Use the multi selector to position the cursor 
over an object and press  A (L ) to select 
the...

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5Choose the color range.
Press 1 or  3 to 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.
6Select 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....