Nikon Camera D5200 Reference Manual

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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 se lecting a mode, framing a picture, 
and shooting as desc ribed on pages 21–23.
The Mode Dial
The following scenes can be selected with the mode 
dial:
kPortrait
Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking 
skin tones.
 If the subject is far from the 
background or a telephoto lens is used,...

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pChild
Use for snapshots of children. Clothing 
and background details are vividly 
rendered, while skin tones remain soft and 
natural.
mSports
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.
nClose up
Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, 
and other small objects (a macro lens can 
be used to focus at ver y close ranges).
 Use 
of a tripod is recommended to prevent 
blur. 

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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
oNight Portrait
Use for a natural balance between the 
main subject and the background in 
portraits taken under low light.
 Use of a 
tripod is recommended to prevent blur.
rNight Landscape
Reduce noise and unna tural colors when 
photographing night landscapes, 
including street lighting and neon signs.
 
The...

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tBeach/Snow
Capture the brightness of sunlit expanses 
of water, snow, or sand.
 The built-in flash 
and AF-assist illuminator turn off.
uSunset
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.
vDusk/Dawn
Preserves the colors seen in the weak 
natural light before dawn or after sunset.
 
The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator 
turn off; use of a tripod is...

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xCandlelight
For photographs taken by candlelight. 
The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod 
is recommended to prevent blur when 
lighting is poor.
yBlossom
Use for fields of flowers, orchards in 
bloom, and other landscapes featuring 
expanses of blossoms.
 The built-in flash 
turns off; use of a tripod is recommended 
to prevent blur when lighting is poor.
zAutumn Colors
Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in 
autumn leaves.
 The built-in flash turns off; 
use of a tripod is recommended...

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More on Photography (All Modes)
Choose from the following release modes:
1Press I (E /# ).
A list of release mode options will be 
displayed.
2Choose a release mode.
Highlight a release mode and press  J to return 
to the information display.
 Photographs can be 
taken immediately.
Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-timer, 
Remote, and Quiet Release Modes
ModeDescription
8Single frame : Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed.
! Continuous L (continuous low speed)
: The...

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A 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 ( 022).
 Depending on the battery level and the number of the images in the 
buffer, recording may take from a few...

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Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes
The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0210) allow the photographer to 
be at a distance from the camera when a photo is taken.
1Mount the camera on a tripod.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place  the camera on a stable, level surface.
2Select a release mode.
Select E (Self-timer ),   (Delayed remote 
(ML-L3) ), or # ( Quick-response remote 
(ML-L3) ) mode ( 029; note that if no 
operations are performed for about a 
minute after a remote control mode...

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❚❚Using Optional WR-R10 an d WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers (0210)
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. For more 
information, see the manual provided with 
the WR-R10/WR-T10.
DBefore Using the ML-L3 Remote Control
Before using the ML-L3 for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery-insulator...

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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).
 The user can also select the focus po int for automatic or manual focus (038) 
or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing ( 038).
Focus Mode
Choose from the following focus modes. Note that  AF-S and  AF-C are available only in 
modes  P,  S,  A , and  M.
1Place the cursor in the information...