Nikon COOLPIX 5200 User Manual

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Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggest-
ed by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0
EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure).
Selecting Exposure Compensation While Using Manual Option
When AF area mode ( 91) is set to Manual ( 93) and focus area selection
guide is displayed on the monitor, press to hide focus area selection guide and press
( ) to use the exposure compensation.
Cancelling Exposure Compensation
To cancel exposure compensation, select a value of 0. In (auto shooting) mode, a
selected value remains even if the camera is turned off. In another shooting mode, ex-
posure compensation returns to the default value for the selected mode when the cam-
era is turned off or the mode dial is rotated.
Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is not available when (fireworks show) ( 38) is selected in
the scene mode.
Display exposure compensation menu. Highlight desired value.
Exit menu. icon and a value for expo-
sure compensation are displayed in mon-
itor at settings other than 0 (to exit
without changing setting, wait two sec-
onds without pressing any buttons).

Nikon COOLPIX 5200 Specifications

General

Megapixel	5.1 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image sensor size	1/1.8 \
Maximum image resolution	2592 x 1944 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	640 x 480, 1024 x 768, 1600 x 1200, 2048 x 1536
Digital zoom	4 x
Optical zoom	3 x
Interface	USB 2.0
Digital SLR	No
Minimum RAM	64 MB
Built-in flash	Yes
Dimensions (WxDxH)	88 x 36.5 x 60 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	2.8 - 4.9
Minimum storage drive space	60 MB
Minimum system requirements	CD-ROM
Compatible operating systems	Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Mac
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	38 - 114 mm
Focus adjustment	Auto
Normal focusing range	0.3 - ∞ m
ISO sensitivity	200, 400
Internal memory	12 MB
Compatible memory cards	sd
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Maximum video resolution	640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal	1.5 \
USB version	2.0
Product color	Silver
Battery type	EN-EL5
Flash modes	Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Scene modes	Backlight, beach, Close-up (macro), dusk, Fireworks, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, party (indoor), Portrait, self-portrait, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
White balance	auto, manual

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	36.5 mm
Width	88 mm
Height	60 mm
Weight	155 g