Menus (contd.)
The D5200's custom settings are split into six alphabetical color coded categories, this makes it easier to remember a specific option and quicker to enter the custom settings menu at the correct position. You can still scroll through all custom settings options as one big menu if you wish. Note that on this menu an asterisk (*) next to a custom setting means that it has been changed to something other than the camera default. A green superscript one (¹) indicates the default setting.
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When you hit the first page of the custom function menu, you see an overview of the categories so that you can jump quickly to the correct section (autofocus, metering etc.) |
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Custom Settings Menu (a: Autofocus)
| Option | Values / Actions | Notes |
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| a1 AF-C priority selection | Release ¹ Focus |
Defines if camera must have focus lock before shutter release. |
| a2 Number of focus points | 39 11 |
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| a3 Built-in AF-assist illuminator | On Off |
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| a3 Rangefinder | On Off |
Activates manual focus assist rangefinder |
Custom Settings Menu (b: Metering / exposure)
| Option | Values / Actions | Notes |
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| b1 EV steps for exposure ctl. | 1/3 step ¹ 1/2 step |
Set the steps used for selection of ISO sensitivity. |
Custom Settings Menu (c: Timers / AE Lock)
| Option | Values / Actions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| c1 Shutter-release butt. AE-L | On Off ¹ |
Define lock AE during shutter release half-press. |
| c2 Auto off timers | Short Long Normal Custom Image review Live view Playback/menus Auto meter-off |
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| c3 Self-timer delay | Self timer delay Number of shots |
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| c4 Remote on duration (ML-L3) | 1 min 5min 10 min 15 min |
Defines the length of time the camera will wait for a signal from the remote before cancelling remote control mode. |
Custom Settings Menu (d: Shooting / display)
| Option | Values / Actions | Notes |
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| d1 Beep | Off Low ¹ High |
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| d2 Viewfinder grid display | On Off |
Gridlines display in the viewfinder |
| d3 ISO display | On Off |
ISO display in the viewfinder |
| d4 File Number Sequence | On ¹ Off Reset |
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| d5 Exposure delay mode | Off ¹ On |
Shutter release is delayed 1.0 sec to avoid vibration. |
| d6 Print date | Off ¹ Date Date and time Date counter |
Custom Settings Menu (e: Bracketing / flash)
| Option | Values / Actions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| e3 Flash cntrl for built-in flash | TTL ¹ Manual |
Set the mode for the built-in flash. |
| e5 Auto bracketing set | AE bracketing ¹ WB bracketing ADL bracketing |
Custom Settings Menu (f: Controls)
| Option | Values / Actions | Notes |
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| f1 Assign Fn button | Image quality/size ISO sensitivity White Balance Active D-Lighting HDR mode +NEF (RAW) Auto Bracketing AF area mode Live view AE/AF lock AE lock only AE lock (hold) AF lock only AF-ON |
Define the function of the Fn button (front of the camera below the DOF preview button) |
| f5 Assign AE-L/AF-L button | AE/AF lock AE lock only AF lock only AE lock (Hold) AF-ON |
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| f1 Reverse dial rotation | Exposure compensation Shutter speed/aperture |
Changes direction of rotation of the control dial |
| f8 Slot empty release lock | Release locked ¹ Enable release |
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| f9 Reverse indicators | + ---- 0 ---- - ¹ - ---- 0 ---- + |








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