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Nikon COOLPIX 5200 User Manual

Nikon COOLPIX 5200
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21
Basic Photography
Step 3–Focus and Shoot
1
Focus
Press the shutter-release button halfway to
set focus and exposure.
Focus and exposure will lock while the shut-
ter-release button is pressed halfway ( 7).
In mode, the camera automatically
selects focus area containing the subject
closest to camera from five focus areas
(default setting in auto shooting mode).
When subject is in focus, the selected AF
area turns green.
2
Take the picture
Press the shutter-release button the rest of
the way down to take the picture.
To prevent blur, press the shutter-release
button down smoothly.
Red ( ) lamp
Green (AF) lamp
Focus indicator
Focus area
When the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway, the green AF (Autofocus) lamp and
the red (flash-ready) lamp are shown as
follows.
Red ( ) lamp
On Flash will fire when picture is taken.
Blinks Flash charging.
Off Flash off or not required.
Green (AF) lamp/
focus area and focus indicator
On:
green/
green
Subject in focus.
Blinks:
green/
red
Camera unable to focus on subject.
Recompose the picture and try
again.

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Nikon COOLPIX 5200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel5.1 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image sensor size1/1.8 \
Maximum image resolution2592 x 1944 pixels
Still image resolution(s)640 x 480, 1024 x 768, 1600 x 1200, 2048 x 1536
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom3 x
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Digital SLRNo
Minimum RAM64 MB
Built-in flashYes
Dimensions (WxDxH)88 x 36.5 x 60 mm
Aperture range (F-F)2.8 - 4.9
Minimum storage drive space60 MB
Minimum system requirementsCD-ROM
Compatible operating systemsWindows 98/Me/2000/XP Mac
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)38 - 114 mm
Focus adjustmentAuto
Normal focusing range0.3 - ∞ m
ISO sensitivity200, 400
Internal memory12 MB
Compatible memory cardssd
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Maximum video resolution640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal1.5 \
USB version2.0
Product colorSilver
Battery typeEN-EL5
Flash modesRed-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Scene modesBacklight, beach, Close-up (macro), dusk, Fireworks, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, party (indoor), Portrait, self-portrait, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
White balanceauto, manual
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth36.5 mm
Width88 mm
Height60 mm
Weight155 g

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