Nikon COOLPIX 5200 User Manual

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The Shooting Menu
Metering
The metering menu offers a choice of three meter-
ing methods for determining how the camera sets
exposure.
Select from the following three options and press
.
Notes on Metering
When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera automatically switches to the setting just
like Center-weighted. The metering target does not appear.
Metering
When Center-weighted or Spot
is selected, the metering target is dis-
played in the center of the monitor.
Press MENU button in (auto shooting) mode to
select Metering ( 74), and then press .
Option Description
Matrix
(default set-
ting)
Compares measurements from multi areas of frame with
library of typical compositions to produce optimal expo-
sure for entire image.
Best choice in most situations.
Center-
weighted
Use for portraits; adjusts exposure according to lighting at
the center of the frame, but still preserves background
details. Can be used with AF/AE lock ( 23) to meter off-
center subjects.
Spot
Camera measures light in area shown by circle in center
of monitor.
Ensures that subject in metering target will be correctly
exposed even when background is much brighter or
darker. Can be used with AF/AE lock ( 23) to meter off-
center subjects.
Spot metering target
Center-weighted
metering target

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