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The Low-Pass Filter
The image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass 
filter to prevent moiré.
 If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in 
photographs, you can clean the filter using the  Clean image sensor option in the 
setup menu.
 The filter can be cleaned at any time using the  Clean now option, or 
cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.
❚❚ “Clean Now”
1Place the camera base down.
Image sensor cleaning is most effective when 
the camera is placed base down as shown at 
right.
2Select  Clean image sensor  in the setup 
menu.
Press the  G button to display the menus. 
Highlight  Clean image sensor  in the setup 
menu ( 0167) and press  2.
3Select  Clean now .
Highlight Clean now  and press J.
The camera will check the image sensor and then 
begin cleaning.
 1  flashes in the viewfinder 
and other operations can not be performed.
 Do 
not remove or disconnect the power source until 
cleaning is complete and the message shown at 
right is no longer displayed.
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❚❚“Clean at Startup/Shutdown”
Choose from the following options:
1Select  Clean image sensor  in the setup 
menu.
Press the  G button to display the menus. 
Highlight  Clean image sensor  in the setup 
menu ( 0167) and press  2.
2Select  Clean at startup/shutdown .
Highlight Clean at startup/shutdown  and 
press 2.
3Select an option.
Highlight an option and press  J.
OptionDescription
5 Clean at startup The image sensor is automatically cleaned each time the camera is 
turned on.
6 Clean at 
shutdown The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each 
time the camera is turned off.
7 Clean at startup & 
shutdown The image sensor is cleaned automatically at startup and at 
shutdown.
Cleaning off Automatic image sensor cleaning off.
DImage Sensor Cleaning
Using camera controls during startup interrupts image sensor cleaning.
 Image sensor 
cleaning may not be performed at startup if the flash is charging.
Cleaning is performed by vibrating the low-pass filter.
 If dust can not be fully removed using 
the options in the  Clean image sensor  menu, clean the image sensor manually ( 0216) or 
consult a Nikon-authorized service representative.
If image sensor cleaning is performed severa l times in succession, image sensor cleaning 
may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s internal circuitry.
 Cleaning can be 
performed again after a short wait.
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❚❚Manual Cleaning
If foreign matter can not be removed from the low-pass filter using the  Clean image 
sensor  option in the setup menu ( 0214), the filter can be cleaned manually as 
described below.
 Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily 
damaged.
 Nikon recommends that the filter be  cleaned only by Nikon-authorized 
service personnel.
1Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter.
A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the low-pass 
filter.
 Turn the camera off and insert a fully-charged EN-EL14 battery or connect 
an optional EP-5A power connector and EH-5b AC adapter.
2Remove the lens.
Turn the camera off and remove the lens.
3Select  Lock mirror up for cleaning .
Turn the camera on and press the  G 
button to display the menus.
 Highlight  Lock 
mirror up for cleaning  in the setup menu 
and press  2 (note that this option is not 
available at battery levels of  H or below).
4Press  J.
The message shown at right  will be displayed in the 
monitor.
 To restore normal operation without inspecting 
the low-pass filter, turn the camera off.
5Raise the mirror.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down. The 
mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open, 
revealing the low-pass filter.
6Examine the low-pass filter.
Holding the camera so that light falls on the low-pass filter, 
examine the filter for dust or lint.
 If no foreign objects are 
present, proceed to Step 8.
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7Clean the filter.
Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blower. Do 
not use a blower-brush, as th e bristles could damage the 
filter.
 Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only 
be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel.
 
Under no circumstances shou ld you touch or wipe the 
filter.
8Tur n th e  came ra of f.
The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. 
Replace the lens or body cap.
AUse a Reliable Power Source
The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged.
 If the camera powers off while the mirror 
is raised, the curtain wi ll close automatically.
 To prevent damage to the curtain, observe the 
following precautions:
• Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is 
raised.
• If the battery runs low while the mirror is ra ised, a beep will sound and the self-timer lamp 
will flash to warn that the shutter curtain will close and the mirror will be lowered after 
about two minutes.
 End cleaning or inspection immediately.
DForeign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter
Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact 
with the low-pass filter during production and shipping.
 The D5200, however, is designed to 
be used with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses 
are removed or exchanged.
 Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may adhere to the 
low-pass filter, where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions.
 To  
protect the camera when no lens is in place, be sure to replace the body cap provided with 
the camera, being careful to first remove all dust and other foreign matter that may be 
adhering to the body cap.
 Avoid exchanging lenses in dusty environments.
Should foreign matter find its way onto the low-pass filter, clean the filter as described 
above, or have the filter cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel.
 Photographs 
affected by the presence of foreign matter on the filter can be retouched using Capture NX 2 
(available separately;  0209) or the clean image options available in some third-party 
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Caring for the Camera and Battery: 
Cautions
Caring for the Camera
Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjec ted to strong shocks or vibration.
Keep dry : This product is not waterproof, and may ma lfunction if immersed in water or exposed 
to high levels of humidity.
 Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature : Sudden changes in temperature, such as those that occur 
when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the 
device.
 To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before 
exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields : Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment 
that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
 Strong static charges or 
the magnetic fields produced by equipment such  as radio transmitters could interfere with the 
monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.
Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun : Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light 
source for an extended period.
 Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or 
produce a white blur effect in photographs.
Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source : Do not unplug the product or 
remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted.
 
Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances co uld result in loss of data or in damage to 
product memory or internal circuitry.
 To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid 
carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected.
Cleaning : When cleaning the camera body, use a blow er to gently remove dust and lint, then 
wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
 After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any 
sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in  pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly.
The lens and mirror are easily damaged.
 Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower. 
When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid. To  r e m o v e  
fingerprints and other stains from the lens, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth 
and wipe the lens carefully.
See “The Low-Pass Filter” ( 0214, 216) for information on cleaning the low-pass filter.
Do not touch the shutter curtain : The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged.
 Under 
no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain, poke it with cleaning tools, or 
subject it to powerful air currents from a blower.
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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.
 Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may 
cause the material to deteriorate.
 Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb 
moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals.
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month.
 Turn the 
camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
 Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery 
away.
Notes on the monitor : The monitor is constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of 
pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective.
 Hence while these 
displays may contain pixels that are always lit (whi te, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), 
this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.
Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.
Do not apply pressure to the monitor, as  this could cause damage or malfunction.
 Dust or lint 
on the monitor can be removed with a blower.
 Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a 
soft cloth or chamois leather.
 Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury 
from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering 
the eyes and mouth.
Moiré : Moiré is an interference pattern created by the interaction of an image containing a 
regular, repeating grid, such as the pattern of we ave in cloth or windows in a building, with the 
camera image sensor grid.
 If you notice moiré in your photographs, try changing the distance 
to the subject, zooming in and out, or changing the angle between the subject and the 
camera.
Caring for the Battery
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when 
handling batteries:
• Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.
• Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat.
• Keep the battery terminals clean.
• Turn the product off before replacing the battery.
• Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and replace the terminal 
cover.
 These devices draw minute amounts of char ge even when off and could draw the 
battery down to the point that it will no longer function.
 If the battery will not be used for 
some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat  before removing it and storing it in a location 
with an ambient temperature of 15 °C to 25 °C  (59 °F to 77 °F; avoid hot or extremely cold 
locations).
 Repeat this process at least once every six months.
• Turning the camera on and off repeatedly when  the battery is fully discharged will shorten 
battery life.
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•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.
• Continuing to charge the battery after it is  fully charged can impair battery performance.
• A marked drop in the time a fully charged ba ttery retains its charge when used at room 
temperature indicates that it requires replacement.
 Purchase a new EN-EL14 battery.
• Charge the battery before use.
 When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a 
spare EN-EL14 battery and  keep it fully charged.
 Depending on your location, it may be 
difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice.
 Note that on cold days, the 
capacity of batteries tends to decrease.
 Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking 
photographs outside in cold weather.
 Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange 
the two as necessary.
 Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
• Used batteries are a valuable resource; recycle in accord with local regulations. 
						

							
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Available Settings
The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode.
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Image quality2zzz z z z zzzz z
Image size2zzz z z z zzzz z
White balance2—— zz — — ———— —
Set Picture Control2—— zz — — ———— —
Auto distortion control zzz z z z zzzz z
Color space zzz z z z zzzz z
Active D-Lighting
2—— zz — — ———— —
HDR (high dynamic range)2—— zz — — ———— —
Long exposure NR zzz z z z z—zz z
High ISO NR zzz z z z z—zz z
ISO sensitivity settings
2—— zz z z z —zz z
Release mode2z3z3zzz3z3z3z3z3z3z3
Multiple exposure2—— zz — — ———— —
Interval timer shooting zzz z z z zzzz z
Movie settings zzz z z z zzzz z
Other settings
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Focus mode (viewfinder)zzz z z z z—zz z
AF-area mode (viewfinder)
z3z3zzz3z3z3—z3—z3
Focus mode (live view/movie) zzz z z z zzzz z
AF-area mode (live view/movie) — — zz
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AE-L/AF-L button hold — —zzz3z3z3z3z3z3z3
Flexible program — —z— — — ———— —
Metering — — zz— — ———— —
Exposure compensation — — zz———
z3—— —
Bracketing — — zz— — ———— —
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Custom Settings
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a1: AF-C priority selectionzzzz z zzzzzz
a2: Number of focus points zzzz z zzzzzz
a3: Built-in AF-assist illuminator zzz z z———z— z
a4: Rangefinder zzzz z zzzzzz
b1: EV steps for exposure cntrl zzzz z zzzzzz
c1: Shutter-release button AE-L zzzz z zzzzzz
c2: Auto off timers zzzz z zzzzzz
c3: Self-timer zzzz z zzzzzz
c4: Remote on duration (ML-L3) zzzz z zzzzzz
d1: Beep zzzz z zzzzzz
d2: Viewfinder grid display zzzz z zzzzzz
d3: ISO display zzzz z zzzzzz
d4: File number sequence zzzz z zzzzzz
d5: Exposure delay mode zzzz z zzzzzz
d6: Print date zzzz z zzzzzz
e1: Flash cntrl for built-in flash — — zz— — ———— —
e2: Auto bracketing set — — zz— — ———— —
f1: Assign Fn button zzzz z zzzzzz
f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L button zzzz z zzzzzz
f3: Reverse dial rotation zzzz z zzzzzz
f4: Slot empty release lock zzzz z zzzzzz
f5: Reverse indicators zzzz z zzzzzz
1 Reset with  Reset shooting menu  (0 150).
2 Reset with two-button reset ( 053).
 Individual settings for multiple exposure are 
unaffected.
3 Reset when mode dial is rotated to new setting.
4 Reset with  Reset custom settings  (0 156).
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Exposure Program (Mode P)
The exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph:
The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensitivity; the above graph 
assumes an ISO sensitivity of ISO 100 equivalent.
 When matrix metering is used, 
values over 161/3EV are reduced to 161/3EV.
f1
f1.4
f2
f2.8
f4
f5.6
f8
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f16
f22
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1/15 1/301/601/125 1/2501/5001/1000 1/20001/40001/80001/8
1/4
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f1.4  f22
 F (lens focal length)
≤55 mm
 55 mm < F ≤135 mm
 135 mm