Nikon D5200 Reference Manual - Page 76

Mode M (Manual) In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in manual mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial 2 Choose aperture and shutter speed. Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial: choose from values between 30 s and 1/4000 s or select "Bulb" or "Time" to hold the shutter open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (0 60). Aperture is selected by rotating the command dial while keeping the E (N) button pressed: choose from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens. Shutter speed and aperture are shown in the viewfinder and information display. Shutter speed Aperture Command dial E (N) button Command dial 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. A The Exposure Indicator If a CPU lens is attached (0 199) and a shutter speed other than "Bulb" or "Time" is selected, the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings (the display varies depending on the options selected for Custom Settings b1, EV steps for exposure cntrl and f5, Reverse indicators; 0 159, 166). If the limits of the exposure metering or live view exposure control system are exceeded, the indicator will flash. Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV 59