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DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual • Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera. • To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read "For Your Safety" (page xiii). • After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible En place for future reference. - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 2
Nikon camera and lenses are automatically transferred to the device as they are taken. They can even be uploaded effortlessly to cloud storage services .nikon.com), Apple App Store® and Google PlayTM. For the latest information on SnapBridge, visit the Nikon website for your area (0 xxi). D5600 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 3
Upload of photos and thumbnail images to the NIKON IMAGE SPACE cloud service A range of services that enriches your imaging life, including: pictures • Automatic update of camera's date and time info and location info • Receive camera's firmware updates Nikon D5600, AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5. - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 4
and Google Play. Download of the app and any product manuals requires an Internet connection, for which fees may be levied by your phone or Internet service provider. A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in "For Your Safety" (0 xiii-xvi). ii - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 5
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN xxii Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera 1 The Camera Body 1 The Mode Dial 4 The Viewfinder 5 The R (Info) Button 6 The 25 First Steps 26 Attach the Camera Strap 26 Charge the Battery 26 Insert the Battery and a Memory Card 27 Open the Monitor 29 Attach a - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 6
Basic Photography and Playback 47 "Point-and-Shoot" Modes (i and j 47 Basic Playback 56 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 57 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) 58 k Portrait 59 l Landscape 59 p Child 59 m Sports 60 n Close up 60 o Night Portrait 60 r Night - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 7
Options Available in Live View 70 More on Photography 75 Choosing a Release Mode 75 Continuous Shooting (Burst Mode 76 Quiet Shutter Release 78 Self-Timer Mode 79 Focus 82 Focus Mode 82 AF-Area Mode 87 Focus Lock 93 Manual Focus 95 Image Quality and Size 98 Image Quality 98 Image Size - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 8
118 Shutter Speed and Aperture 118 Mode P (Programmed Auto 119 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto 121 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto 122 Mode M (Manual 123 Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only 125 Exposure 128 Metering 128 Autoexposure Lock 130 Exposure Compensation 132 Flash Compensation 134 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 9
Recording and Viewing Movies 164 Recording Movies 164 The P Button 166 Movie Settings 168 Time-Lapse Movies 171 Viewing Movies 176 Editing Movies 178 Trimming Movies 178 Saving Selected Frames 182 Playback and Deletion 184 Full-Frame Playback 184 Thumbnail Playback 185 Calendar - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 10
218 Camera Menus 220 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images 220 Playback Menu Options 220 Playback Folder 221 Playback Display Options 221 Image Review 221 Auto Image Rotation 222 Rotate Tall 222 C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 223 Shooting Menu Options 223 Reset Shooting Menu 225 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 11
in AF-assist Illuminator 237 a4: Rangefinder 237 a5: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode 238 b: Exposure 239 b1 Display 239 c: Timers/AE Lock 239 c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L 239 c2: Auto off Timers 240 242 d3: Viewfinder Grid Display 243 d4: Date Stamp 243 d5: Reverse Indicators 245 e: - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 12
Card 259 Image Comment 260 Copyright Information 261 Time Zone and Date 262 Language 262 Beep Options 263 Touch Controls 263 Monitor 265 Image Dust Off Ref Photo 266 Flicker Reduction 268 Slot Empty Release Lock 268 Location Data 269 Remote Control 270 Airplane Mode 271 Connect - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 13
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 277 Retouch Menu Options 277 Creating Retouched Copies 278 NEF (RAW) Processing 280 Trim 282 Resize 283 D-Lighting 285 Quick Retouch 286 Red-Eye Correction 286 Straighten 287 Distortion Control 287 Perspective Control 288 Fisheye 288 Filter - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 14
Lenses 308 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 315 Other Accessories 321 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 325 Caring for the Camera 327 Storage 327 Cleaning 327 Image Sensor Cleaning 328 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 333 Available Settings 338 Troubleshooting - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 15
Safety" in its entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them. DANGER: the product producing smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery or power source. Continued operation could result in fire, burns or - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 16
around your neck. Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents. • Do not use batteries, chargers, or AC adapters not specifically designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers, and AC adapters designated for use with this product, do not: - Damage, modify - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 17
radio-frequency emissions produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities. • Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not be used for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 18
. Overheating, rupture, or fire may result should metal objects come into contact with the terminals. Recycle or dispose of batteries in accord with local regulations. • If battery liquid comes into contact with a person's skin or clothing, immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 19
). described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. Notice for Customers in Canada CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 20
Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS rules. These limits are D5600 designed to provide reasonable expressly approved by Nikon with the instructions, may cause harmful - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 21
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied • Cautions on certain - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 22
). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual (0 149). Before discarding the camera or transferring ownership to Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 23
://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 24
devices may be prohibited in some countries or regions. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative before using the wireless features of this product outside the , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 25
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_D5600.pdf Notice for Customers in Singapore Trade Name: Model: D5600 This device complies with radio - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 26
Security Although one of the benefits of this product is that it allows others to freely connect for the wireless exchange of data anywhere within its range, the following may occur if security is not enabled: • Data theft: Malicious third-parties may intercept wireless transmissions to steal user - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 27
bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body 67 5 8 4 3 9 18 2 10 1 11 12 13 17 102, 104 12 Mounting mark 30 2 Power switch 33, 39 13 Lens release button 31 3 Shutter-release button 52 14 I/E button 75, 76, 78, 79 4 E/N button - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 28
19 20 21 22 23 24 28 27 31 26 30 25 29 19 Stereo microphone 169 26 G button 42, 115, 220 20 Accessory shoe 27 Speaker (for optional flash units 315 28 Focal plane mark (E 96 21 Eye sensor 8, 265 29 USB connector 211, 214 22 R (information) button.......6, 9, 115 30 Connector for - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 29
cover 218 39 O button 57, 205 49 Memory card slot cover ........27, 28 40 Memory card access lamp .......... 51 50 Power connector cover for 41 Battery-chamber cover optional power connector ...... 325 latch 27, 28, 325 51 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 30
of the following shooting modes. P, S, A, and M Modes: • P-Programmed auto (0 119) • S -Shutter-priority auto (0 121) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 122) • M-Manual (0 123) Scene Modes (0 58) Special Effects Modes (0 65) Auto Modes: • i Auto (0 47) • j Auto (flash off) (0 47) 4 Introduction - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 31
shots remaining before 2 Focus points 50, 90, 236 memory buffer fills 77 3 AF area brackets 41, 49 White balance recording 4 Low battery warning 46 indicator 146 5 Monochrome indicator (displayed Exposure compensation in % mode or when the value 132 Monochrome Picture Control or Flash - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 32
effects mode 65 P, S, A, and M modes 118 2 Shutter speed 118 Shutter-speed display ...... 121, 124 3 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator 130 4 Release mode 75 5 Help icon 349 6 Aperture (f-number 118 Aperture display 122, 124 7 ISO sensitivity 107 ISO sensitivity display....... 107, 229 Auto - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 33
amount 152 14 Exposure delay mode 241 23 Number of exposures 15 Date stamp indicator 243 16 Vibration reduction indicator 32, 232 remaining 46 remains for over 1000 optional flash units 318 exposures 46 18 Battery indicator 46 19 Bracketing indicator 151 Note: Display shown with all - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 34
A Turning the Monitor Off To clear shooting information from the monitor, press the R button or press the shutter-release button halfway. The monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about 8 seconds (for information on choosing how long the monitor stays - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 35
❚❚ Live View and Movie Mode To start live view, rotate the live view switch during viewfinder photography (0 47). You can then press the R button to cycle through display options as shown below. R button Show detailed photo indicators Show movie indicators (0 164) * Show basic photo indicators * - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 36
Item Description 0 q Shooting mode The mode currently selected with 47, 58, the mode dial. 65, 118 w Manual movie settings indicator Displayed when On is selected for Manual movie settings in mode M. 169 The amount of time remaining e Time remaining before live view ends automatically - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 37
i o!0 !1 !2 !3 Item Description 0 i Movie frame size The frame size of movies recorded in movie mode. 168 o Focus mode The current focus mode. 83 !0 AF-area mode The current AF-area mode. 89 !1 "No movie" icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded. - !2 Time remaining (movie - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 38
The P Button To change the settings at the bottom of the information display, press the P button, then highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. You can also change settings by pressing the P P button button during live view. • Image quality (0 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 39
The Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below. 180° 90° Normal use: Fold the monitor against the camera face out. The monitor is normally used in this position. Low-angle shots: Tilt the monitor up to take shots in live view with the camera held low. 180° High-angle shots: Tilt - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 40
could damage the camera or monitor. To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use, fold it back face down against the camera body. Do not lift or carry the camera by the monitor. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera. 14 Introduction - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 41
Using the Touch Screen The touch-sensitive monitor supports the following operations: Flick Flick a finger a short distance left or right across the monitor. Slide Slide a finger over the monitor. Stretch/Pinch Place two fingers - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 42
D The Touch Screen The touch screen responds to static electricity and may not respond when covered with third-party protective films or when touched with fingernails or gloved hands. Do not use excessive force or touch the screen with sharp objects. D Using the Touch Screen The touch screen may not - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 43
Touch-Screen Photography Tap icons in the shooting display to adjust camera settings (note that not all icons will respond to touch-screen operations). During live view, you can also take photographs by tapping the monitor. ❚❚ Viewfinder Photography Use the touch screen to adjust settings in the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 44
Shooting Options To change camera settings (0 12), tap the z icon at the bottom right corner of the display and then tap icons to display options for the corresponding setting. Tap the desired option to select it and return to the previous display. If prompted to choose a value as shown at right, - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 45
note that the touch shutter can not be used to focus when MF- manual focus-is selected for focus mode). For more information on touch focus, The icon will change to 7, indicating that the shutter will no longer be released when you lift your finger from the monitor. The touch shutter remains off (7) - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 46
can be used to focus and take pictures even when the 3 icon is displayed to show that touch shooting options are active. Use the shutter-release button to take photographs in continuous shooting mode (0 76) and during movie recording. Touch shooting options can be used only to take pictures one at - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 47
Scene/Effect Selection In scene and special effects modes (0 58, 65), you can tap the shooting mode icon to choose a scene or effect. Tap x or y to view the different options and tap an icon to select and return to the previous display. Shutter Speed and Aperture In modes S, A, and M, tapping the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 48
Shooting Options In live view, pressing the P button or tapping the z icon in the monitor activates the information display (0 12, 166). Tap a setting to view options and then tap the desired option to select it and return to live view. If prompted to choose a value as shown at right, edit the value - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 49
Viewing Pictures The touch screen can be used for the following playback operations (0 56, 184). View other images Flick left or right to view other images. Scroll rapidly to other images In full frame view, you can touch the bottom of the display to display a frame advance bar, then slide your - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 50
gesture in full-frame playback. Use pinch and stretch to choose the number of images displayed from 4, 12, or 80 frames. Tap the on-screen guide to start movie playback (movies are indicated by a 1 icon). Tap the display to pause or resume, or tap 1 to exit to full-frame playback (note - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 51
Using the Menus The touch screen can be used for the following menu operations. Scroll Slide up or down to scroll. Choose a menu Tap a menu icon to choose a menu. Select options/ adjust settings Tap menu items to display options and tap icons or sliders to change. To exit without changing - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 52
as shown below at left, making sure the plug is fully inserted. Insert the battery and plug the charger in. An exhausted battery will fully charge in about an hour and 50 minutes. Battery charging Charging complete D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xiii-xvi - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 53
power the clock for about a month. If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. Set the clock to the correct time and date. First Steps 27 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 54
16GB ❚❚ Removing the Battery and Memory Cards Removing the Battery To remove the battery, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber cover. Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. Removing Memory Cards After - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 55
Open the Monitor Open the monitor as shown. Do not use force. First Steps 29 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 56
Be careful to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR. Remove the camera body cap Remove the rear lens cap Mounting mark (camera) Align the mounting marks - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 57
camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. A A-M, - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 58
On for Optical VR in the shooting menu (0 232), if the lens supports this option, or by sliding the lens vibration reduction switch to ON, if in the information display when vibration reduction is on. A Retracting Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons To retract the lens when the camera - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 59
Camera Setup ❚❚ Setup from a Smartphone or Tablet Before proceeding, install the SnapBridge app as described inside the front cover and enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet (below, "smart device"). Note that the actual camera and smart device displays may differ from those shown - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 60
and the smart device. • Android devices with NFC support: After checking that NFC is enabled on the smart device support: Press the camera J Connect to Camera button. The camera will wait for a connection; launch the SnapBridge app on the smart device and follow the on-screen instructions - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 61
4 Check the authentication code. After confirming that the camera and smart device display the same six- digit authentication code, follow the steps below to complete pairing (note that the code may not be displayed in Camera some versions of iOS, but you should follow the steps below even - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 62
6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process. To record location data with photographs, select Yes when prompted and enable the location data features both in the SnapBridge - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 63
movies or with NEF/RAW images, and is automatically suspended when the battery level drops to H). Before uploading pictures, place the smart device close to the camera is off. Upload is however automatically suspended when the battery level drops to H. • Resizing pictures for upload: Choose an - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 64
select Set for Connect to smart device in the camera setup menu and follow the instructions on page 34, starting with Step 3. The camera can be paired with up the SnapBridge App • Remote photography: The camera shutter can be released remotely from the smart device using the SnapBridge app. Be sure - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 65
❚❚ Setup from the Camera Menus The camera clock can be set manually. 1 Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. Use the multi selector and J button to navigate the menus. Power switch 1 Up 4 Left J button ( - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 66
G button 3 Set the camera clock. Use the multi selector and J button to set the camera clock. q w Select time zone e Select date format r Select daylight saving time option Set time and date (note that the camera uses a 24-hour clock) The clock can be adjusted at any time using the Time zone - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 67
Focus the Viewfinder After removing the lens cap, rotate the diopter adjustment control until the AF area brackets are in sharp focus. When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye. AF area brackets Viewfinder not in focus - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 68
Tutorial Camera Menus: An Overview Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 220) • C: Shooting (0 223) • A: Custom Settings (0 233) • B: Setup (0 257) • - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 69
Using Camera Menus ❚❚ Menu Controls The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. 1: Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item 4: Cancel and return to previous menu 2: Select highlighted item or display sub-menu 3: Move cursor down A The d (Help) Icon If a d - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 70
❚❚ Navigating the Menus Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. G button 3 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. 4 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 71
J, there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J. • To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway (0 52). Tutorial 45 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 72
Level and Number of Exposures Remaining Press the R button and check the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the information display. Battery level R button Number of exposures remaining Battery Level If the battery is low, a warning will also be displayed in the viewfinder. If the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 73
Basic Photography and Playback "Point-and-Shoot" Modes (i and j) This section describes how to take photographs in i and j modes. i and j are automatic "point-and-shoot" modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions; the only difference - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 74
2 Ready the camera. Viewfinder photography: When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Bring your elbows in against the sides of your chest. Live view: When framing photographs in the monitor, hold the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 75
3 Frame the photograph. Viewfinder photography: Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in the AF area brackets. Live view: At default settings, the camera automatically detects faces and selects the focus point. If no face is detected, the camera will focus on subjects near the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 76
button halfway. Viewfinder photography: Press Focus point the shutter-release button halfway to focus (if the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light). When the focus - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 77
5 Shoot. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the photograph. The memory card access lamp will light and the photograph will be displayed in - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 78
live view is selected in i or j mode, the camera will automatically analyze the subject and select the appropriate shooting mode when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to focus using autofocus. The selected mode is shown in the monitor. c Portrait Human portrait subjects d Landscape - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 79
) The viewfinder display will turn off if no operations are performed for about eight seconds, reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display. The length of time before the standby timer expires automatically can be selected using Custom - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 80
the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed. If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, the flash is charging; remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. When the flash is not in use, return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward till the latch - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 81
(0 80). A HDMI When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device, the video device will display the view through the lens. If the device supports HDMI-CEC, select Off for the HDMI > Device control option in the setup menu (0 219) before shooting in live view. Basic Photography and Playback 55 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 82
the monitor. 2 View additional pictures. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2. K button To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. 56 Basic Photography and Playback - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 83
Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O button. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. 1 Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete. K button 2 Delete the photograph. Press the O button. A - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 84
Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) The camera offers a choice of "scene" modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on page - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 85
k Portrait l Landscape Use for portraits with soft, naturallooking skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth. Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight. A Note The built-in flash - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 86
m Sports Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly. A Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. n Close up Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 87
r Night Landscape Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes, including street lighting and neon signs. A Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. s Party/Indoor Capture the effects of indoor background lighting. Use for parties and other indoor - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 88
u Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. A Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. v Dusk/Dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset. A Note The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. w Pet Portrait - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 89
x Candlelight For photographs taken by candlelight. A Note The built-in flash turns off. y Blossom Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms. A Note The built-in flash turns off. z Autumn Colors Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 90
0 Food Use for vivid photographs of food. A Note For flash photography, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash (0 103). A Preventing Blur Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds. 64 Matching Settings to the Subject or Situation (Scene Mode) - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 91
3 Low Key % Night Vision Use under conditions of darkness to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities. A Note Autofocus is available in live view only; manual focus can be used if the camera is unable to focus. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Special Effects 65 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 92
S Super Vivid Overall saturation and contrast are increased for a more vibrant image. T Pop Overall saturation is increased for a more lively image. U Photo Illustration Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect that can be adjusted in live view (0 70). A Note Movies shot in - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 93
a toy camera. The effect can be adjusted in live view (0 71). ( Miniature Effect Create photos that appear to be pictures of dioramas. Works best when shooting from a high vantage point. Miniature effect movies play back at high speed, compressing about 45 minutes of footage shot at 1920 × 1080 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 94
1 Silhouette Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds. A Note The built-in flash turns off. 2 High Key Use with bright scenes to create bright images that seem filled with light. A Note The built-in flash turns off. 3 Low Key Use with dark scenes to create dark, low-key images with - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 95
and ( Modes Autofocus is not available during movie recording. The live view refresh rate will drop, together with the frame rate for continuous release modes; using autofocus during live view photography will disrupt the preview. A Preventing Blur Use a tripod to prevent blur caused by camera shake - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 96
Options Available in Live View Settings for the selected effect are adjusted in the live view display. ❚❚ U Photo Illustration 1 Select live view. Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. 2 Adjust outline thickness. Press J to display the options - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 97
❚❚ ' Toy Camera Effect 1 Select live view. Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Live view switch 2 Adjust options. Press J to display the options shown at right. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Vignetting and press 4 or 2 to change. Adjust - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 98
❚❚ ( Miniature Effect 1 Select live view. Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. Live view switch 2 Position the focus point. Use the multi selector to position the focus point in the area that will be in focus and then press the shutterrelease - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 99
5 Press J. Press J to exit when settings are complete. To exit live view, rotate the live view switch. ❚❚ 3 Selective Color 1 Select live view. Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. 2 Display options. Press J to display selective color options. - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 100
4 Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final image. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors. Color range 5 Select additional colors. To select additional colors, - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 101
button is pressed (0 76). 9 Continuous H: The camera takes photographs at a fast rate while the shutter-release button is pressed (0 76). J Quiet shutter release: As for single-frame, except that camera noise is reduced (0 78). E Self-timer: Take pictures with the self-timer (0 79). A Choosing - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 102
takes photographs continuously while the shutterrelease button is pressed all the way down. 1 Press the I (E) button. I (E) button 2 Choose a continuous release mode. Highlight ! (Continuous L) or 9 (Continuous H) and press J. 3 Focus. Frame the shot and focus. 4 Take photographs. The camera will - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 103
S or M, when there is no limit on the number of shots that can be taken in a single burst). If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card. A Frame Rate For information on the number of photographs - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 104
camera noise to a minimum. A beep does not sound when the camera focuses. 1 Press the I (E) button. I (E) button 2 Select J (Quiet shutter release). Highlight J (Quiet shutter release) and press J. 3 Take pictures. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot. 78 More on Photography - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 105
Self-Timer Mode The self-timer can be used for self-portraits or group shots that include the photographer. Before proceeding, mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface. 1 Press the I (E) button. I (E) button 2 Select E (Self-timer) mode. Highlight E (Self-timer) and press - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 106
start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released. To stop the timer without taking a photograph, turn the camera off. A Cover the Viewfinder To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from appearing in the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 107
A Using the Built-in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in modes that require the flash to be raised manually, press the M (Y) button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder (0 54). Shooting will be interrupted if the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 108
pressed halfway. At default settings, shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus, but Custom Setting a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 235) can be changed to allow the shutter to be released at any time. MF Manual focus Focus manually (0 95). Note that AF-S and AF-C are available only - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 109
following focus modes are available in live view: Option AF-S Single-servo AF AF-F Full-time-servo AF MF Manual focus Description For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. You can also focus by touching your subject in the monitor, in which case focus - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 110
❚❚ Choosing the Focus Mode Follow the steps below to choose the focus mode. 1 Display focus mode options. Press the P button, then highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press J. P button Viewfinder photography Live view 2 Choose a focus mode. Highlight a focus mode and - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 111
in AF-A mode, the camera gives higher priority to focus response (has a wider focus range) than in AF-S mode, and the shutter may be released before the in-focus indicator (I) is displayed. A The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light automatically - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 112
not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, focus manually (0 95) or use focus lock (0 93) to focus - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 113
selected. The following options are available during viewfinder photography: Option Description For stationary subjects. Focus point is selected c Single-point AF manually; camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only. For non-stationary subjects. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, user - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 114
, remove your finger from the shutterrelease button and recompose the photograph with the subject in the selected focus point. Note that when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera. Consequently 3D-tracking may not - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 115
In modes other than i, j, and (, the following AF-area modes can be selected in live view: Option Description Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects; the selected subject is 6 Facepriority AF indicated by a double yellow border (if multiple - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 116
too bright, too dark, or similar in color or brightness to the background. Note that subject-tracking AF is not available in %, U, ', and 3 modes. A Manual Focus-Point Selection The multi selector can be used to select the focus point. Except in subject-tracking AF, pressing J during focus-point - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 117
❚❚ Choosing the AF-Area Mode Follow the steps below to choose the AF-area mode. 1 Display AF-area mode options. Press the P button, then highlight the current AF-area mode in the information display and press J. P button Viewfinder photography 2 Choose an AF-area mode. Highlight an option and press - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 118
D Using Autofocus in Live View The desired results may not be achieved with teleconverters (0 305). Note that in live view, autofocus is slower and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses. The focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus. The - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 119
than e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AFarea mode (0 87). 1 Focus. Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to initiate focus. Check that the in-focus indicator (I) appears in the viewfinder (viewfinder photography) or that the focus point has - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 120
focus. Focus will remain locked while the A (L) button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Shutter-release button A (L) button AF-S (viewfinder photography) and live view: Focus locks automatically and remain locked until you remove your finger from - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 121
the viewfinder is in focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus. A AF-P Lenses When an AF-P lens (0 305) is used in manual focus mode, the in-focus indicator (I) will flash in the viewfinder (or in live view, the focus point will flash in - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 122
After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus Manual Focus with the Camera If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override) or A/M (autofocus with manual override/AF priority), manual - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 123
A Live View Press the X button to zoom in for precise focus in live view (0 53). X button More on Photography 97 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 124
Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 387). Image - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 125
) Images Selecting NEF (RAW) for Image quality fixes Image size at Large (0 100). White balance bracketing (0 151), high dynamic range (HDR, 0 138), and Date stamp (0 243) are not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG. A Converting NEF (RAW) Images to Other Formats JPEG - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 126
Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from # Large, $ Medium, or % Small: Image size Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) * # Large 6000 × 4000 50.8 × 33.9/20 × 13.3 $ Medium 4496 × 3000 38.1 × 25.4/15.0 × 10 % Small 2992 × 2000 25.3 × 16.9/10 × 6.7 * Approximate size when - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 127
Using the Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. Auto Pop-up Modes In i, k, p, n, o, s, w, S, T, U, and ' modes, the built-in flash automatically pops up - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 128
following flash modes are available: • No (auto): When lighting is poor or the subject is backlit, the flash pops up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. Not available in o mode. • Njo (auto + red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash pops up - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 129
Pop-up Modes In P, S, A, M, and 0 modes, the flash must be raised manually. The flash will not fire if it is not raised. 1 Raise the flash. Press the M (Y) button to raise the flash. M (Y) button 2 Choose a flash mode (P, S, A, and M - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 130
❚❚ Flash Modes The following flash modes are available: • N (fill flash): The flash fires with every shot. • Nj (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. The flash fires with every shot, but before it fires, the red-eye reduction lamp lights to help reduce "red-eye." Not available in 0 mode. • Njp ( - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 131
to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of about 0.6 m (2 ft) and can not be used in the macro range of zoom lenses with a macro function. The shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after it has been used for several consecutive shots. The flash can be used again - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 132
A Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Shutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when the built-in flash is used: Mode i, p, n, s, w, 0, S, T, U, ' k o P, S, A M Shutter speed 1/200-1/60 s 1/200-1/30 s 1/200-1 s 1/200-30 s 1/200-30 s, Bulb, Time A Aperture, Sensitivity, and - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 133
ISO Sensitivity The camera's sensitivity to light can be adjusted according to the amount of light available. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. Choosing Auto allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 134
2 Choose an ISO sensitivity. Highlight an option and press J. 108 More on Photography - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 135
of a tripod is recommended. Mount the camera on a tripod before shooting begins. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the battery is fully charged. 1 Select Interval timer shooting. Highlight Interval timer shooting in the shooting menu and press 2 to display interval timer settings - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 136
press 2. Highlight an option and press J. To start shooting immediately, select Now. To start shooting at a chosen date and time, select Choose start day and start time, then choose the date and time and press J. • To choose the interval between shots: Highlight Interval and press 2. Choose an - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 137
• To choose the number of intervals: Highlight Number of times and press 2. Choose the number of intervals and press J. • To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight Exposure smoothing and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. Selecting On allows the camera to adjust exposure to - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 138
3 Start shooting. Highlight Start and press J. The first shot will be taken at the specified starting time, or after about 3 s if Now was selected for Start options in Step 2. Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken; while shooting is in progress, the memory - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 139
Restart and press J. Starting at a Specified Time For Start options, highlightChoose start day and start time and press 2. Choose a starting date and time and press J. Highlight Restart and press J. ❚❚ Ending Interval Timer Shooting To end interval timer photography and resume normal shooting - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 140
pictures without your eye to the viewfinder (0 80). A Other Settings Settings can not be adjusted during interval timer photography. Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera takes one photograph at each interval; in mode J, camera noise will be reduced. Bracketing (0 151) and high dynamic - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 141
Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below and on page 117 can be restored to default values by holding the G and R buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The G button R button information display turns off briefly while - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 142
Option Default 0 Focus mode Viewfinder Shooting modes other than % AF-A 82 Live view/movie AF-S 83 AF-area mode Viewfinder n, x, 0, 1, 2, 3 Single-point AF m, w i, j, k, l, p, o, r, s, t, u, v, y, z, S, T, U, ', 3, P, S, A, M Dynamic-area AF (39 points) Auto-area AF 87 Live view/ - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 143
❚❚ Other Settings Option NEF (RAW) recording Exposure delay mode Release mode m, w Other shooting modes Focus point AE/AF lock hold Shooting modes other than i and j Flexible program P Special effects mode U Outlines ' Vividness Vignetting ( Orientation Width 3 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 144
or blur motion. User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best results. Use to blur background or bring both A Aperture-priority into focus. User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. M Manual (0 123) User controls both shutter speed and aperture. Set - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 145
Mode P (Programmed Auto) This mode is recommended Mode dial for snapshots or whenever you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. To take pictures in programmed auto mode, - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 146
A Flexible Program In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial ("flexible program"). Rotate the dial right for large apertures (low f-numbers) and fast shutter speeds, left for small apertures (high f-numbers) and slow shutter speeds. - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 147
Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) This mode lets you control shutter speed: choose fast shutter speeds to "freeze" motion, slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects. The camera automatically adjusts aperture for optimal exposure. Fast shutter speeds (e.g., 1/1600 s) freeze - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 148
Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In this mode, you can adjust aperture to control depth of field (the distance in front of and behind the main subject that appears to be in focus). The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed for optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers, e.g. Small - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 149
Mode M (Manual) In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speeds of "Bulb" and "Time" are available for long timeexposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks (0 125). 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. Mode dial P, S, A, and M Modes 123 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 150
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 (right for faster speeds, left for slower). To adjust aperture, keep the E (N) button pressed while rotating the command dial ( - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 151
cord (0 324). • Time (&): Start the exposure using the shutter-release button on the camera or on a remote cord or wireless remote controller prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete, use a fully charged battery. Note that noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 152
dial 2 Choose the shutter speed. Rotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb (A). Command dial 3 Take the photograph. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera, optional wireless remote controller or remote cord all the way down. Take your finger from the shutter - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 153
shutter speed. Rotate the command dial left to choose a shutter speed of "Time" (&). Command dial 3 Open the shutter. After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or a remote cord or wireless remote controller all the way down. 4 Close the shutter. Repeat the operation performed in - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 154
Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure. Method Description Produces natural results in most situations. The L Matrix metering camera meters a wide area of the frame and sets exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and distance. Classic meter for portraits - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 155
2 Choose a metering method. Highlight an option and press J. A Spot Metering If e (Auto-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode during viewfinder photography (0 87), the camera will meter the center focus point. P, S, A, and M Modes 129 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 156
focus point and press the shutterrelease button halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus point, press the A (L) button to lock exposure. Shutter-release button While exposure lock is in effect, an AE-L indicator will - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 157
A Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure: Mode Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Setting Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 0 120) Shutter - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 158
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker (0 358). In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker. It is most effective when used with M (Center-weighted - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 159
Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Except in h and % modes, exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off (in h and % modes, exposure compensation will be reset when another mode is selected or the camera is turned off ). A The Information - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 160
Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 161
can also be accessed from the information display (0 12). A Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; see page 315). The flash compensation selected with the optional flash unit is added to the flash - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 162
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D-Lighting Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 163
2 Choose an option. Highlight an option and press J (0 359). D Active D-Lighting With some subjects, you may notice uneven shading, shadows around bright objects, or halos around dark objects. Active D-Lighting is not available with movies. A "Active D-Lighting" Versus "D-Lighting" Active D-Lighting - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 164
High Dynamic Range (HDR) High Dynamic Range (HDR) combines two exposures to form a single image that captures a wide range of tones from shadows to highlights, even with high-contrast subjects. HDR is most effective when used with L (Matrix metering) (0 128). It can not be used to record NEF (RAW) - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 165
other than 6 Off is selected, u will be displayed in the viewfinder. 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera takes two exposures when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. "l u" will flash in the viewfinder while the images are combined; no photographs can be taken until - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 166
if necessary according to the type of source: Option v Auto J Incandescent I Fluorescent H Direct sunlight N Flash G Cloudy M Shade L Preset manual Description Automatic white balance adjustment. Recommended in most situations. Use under incandescent lighting. Use with the light sources listed on - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 167
2 Choose a white balance option. Highlight an option and press J. A The Shooting Menu White balance can be selected using the White balance option in the shooting menu (0 223), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (0 143) or measure a value for preset white balance (0 145). The I - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 168
A Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 169
option and press 2 (if Fluorescent is selected, highlight the desired lighting type and press 2; note that fine-tuning is not available with Preset manual). 2 Fine-tune white balance. Use the multi selector to fine-tune Coordinates white balance. White balance can be fine-tuned on the amber - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 170
A White Balance Fine-Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a "warm" setting such as J (incandescent) is selected will make photographs slightly "colder" but will not actually make them blue. A Touch Fine-Tuning To fine- - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 171
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options. Highlight Preset manual and press 2. 3 Select Measure. Highlight Measure and press 2. P, S, A, and M Modes 145 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 172
display. 5 Measure white balance. Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. No photograph will be recorded; white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 173
be displayed and a will flash in the viewfinder and the camera will return to shooting mode. To return to shooting mode immediately, press the shutter-release button halfway. If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. A message will appear in the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 174
D Measuring Preset White Balance If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end in the time selected for Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 240). D Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time; the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 175
Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options. Highlight Preset manual and press 2. 2 Select Use photo. Highlight Use photo and press 2. 3 Choose Select image. Highlight Select image and press 2 (to skip the remaining steps and use - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 176
5 Highlight the source image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press and hold the X button. 6 Copy white balance. Press J to set preset white balance to the white balance value for the highlighted photograph. 150 P, S, A, and M Modes - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 177
over a series of three photographs. k AE bracketing Shot 1: Shot 2: exposure Shot 3: exposure unmodified reduced increased Each time the shutter is released, the camera creates m WB bracketing three images, each with a different white balance. Not available with image qualities of NEF (RAW - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 178
2 Display bracketing options. Press the P button, then highlight the current bracketing setting and press J. P button 3 Select a bracketing increment. Highlight a bracketing increment and press J. Choose from values between 0.3 and 2 EV (AE bracketing) or 1 to 3 (WB bracketing), or select ADL (ADL - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 179
; if Active D-Lighting is off, the second shot will be taken with Active D-Lighting set to Auto). In continuous high-speed and continuous low-speed release modes, shooting will pause after each bracketing cycle. If the camera is turned off before all shots in the bracketing sequence have been taken - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 180
A The Bracketing Progress Indicator During AE bracketing, a bar is removed from the bracketing progress indicator with each shot (v > w > x). During ADL bracketing, the setting that will be used for the next shot is underlined in the information display. A Disabling Bracketing To disable bracketing - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 181
Picture Controls Picture Controls are preset combinations of image processing settings that include sharpening, clarity, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue. You can select a Picture Control to match the scene or customize settings to suit your creative intent. Selecting a Picture Control - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 182
1 Display Picture Control options. Press the P button, then highlight the current Picture Control and press J. P button 2 Select a Picture Control. Highlight a Picture Control and press J. Information display A Touch Menu Navigation Picture Controls can also be selected in the shooting menu (0 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 183
can be modified to suit the scene or the user's creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. 1 Select a Picture Control. Highlight Set Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2. Highlight the desired Picture - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 184
may appear around bright objects or halos may appear around dark objects at some settings. Clarity is not applied to movies. Adjust contrast manually or select A to let the camera adjust contrast automatically. Raise or lower brightness without loss of detail in highlights or shadows. Saturation - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 185
, and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. A Switching Between Manual and Auto Press the X button to switch back and forth between manual and auto (A) settings for sharpening, clarity, contrast, and saturation. A Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 186
A Filter Effects (Monochrome Only) The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. The following filter effects are available: Option Y Yellow O Orange R Red G Green Description Enhances contrast. Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 187
Creating Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. 1 Select Manage Picture Control. Highlight Manage Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2. 2 Select Save/edit. Highlight Save/edit and press 2. 3 Select a - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 188
5 Select a destination. Highlight a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2. 6 Name the Picture Control. Name area By default, new Picture Controls are named by adding a two-digit number (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control; to - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 189
A Manage Picture Control > Rename Custom Picture Controls can be renamed at any time using the Rename option in the Manage Picture Control menu. A Manage Picture Control > Delete The Delete option in the Manage Picture Control menu can be used to delete selected custom Picture Controls when they - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 190
Recording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view mode. 1 Rotate the live view switch. The view through the lens will be displayed in the monitor. D The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 11) indicates that movies can not be recorded. A Before Recording If you are using a type E or - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 191
3 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Sound is recorded via the built-in microphone (0 2); be careful not to obstruct the microphone Movie-record button during recording. Except in i and - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 192
in place of exposure compensation if On is selected for Movie settings > Manual movie settings (0 169) in mode M. A Taking Photographs During Movie Recording live view, press the shutter-release button all the way down and hold it in this position until the shutter is released. The touch shutter (0 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 193
movie recording. Matrix metering is used regardless of the metering method selected. Shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are adjusted automatically unless On is selected for Manual movie settings (0 169) and the camera is in mode M. Recording and Viewing Movies 167 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 194
Movie Settings Use the Movie settings option in the shooting menu (0 170) to adjust the following settings. • Frame size/frame rate and Movie quality: The maximum length varies with the options selected. Movie quality Frame size/frame rate 1 Maximum length 2 L 1920×1080; 60p M 1920×1080; 50p N - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 195
or disabled using microphone controls. • Manual movie settings: Choose On to allow manual adjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity in this range when live view starts, it will automatically be set to a supported value, and remain at this value when live view ends. Note that ISO sensitivity - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 196
autofocus. A HDMI When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device, the video device will display the view through the lens. If the device supports HDMI-CEC, select Off for the HDMI > Device control option in the setup menu (0 219) before shooting in live view. 170 Recording and Viewing Movies - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 197
tripod before shooting begins. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, use an optional AC adapter and power connector or a fully-charged battery. To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with photographs and exposure, cover the viewfinder with your hand or other object or attach - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 198
2 Adjust time-lapse movie settings. Choose an interval, total shooting time, and exposure smoothing option. • To choose the interval between frames: Highlight Interval and press 2. • To choose the total shooting time: Choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed (minutes - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 199
• To enable or disable exposure smoothing: Highlight Exposure smoothing and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. Selecting On smooths abrupt changes in exposure in modes other than M (note that exposure smoothing only takes effect in mode M if auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled in the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 200
❚❚ Ending Shooting To end shooting before all the photos are taken, press J between frames or immediately after a frame is recorded. A movie will be created from the frames shot to the point where shooting ended. Note that if the power source is removed or disconnected or the destination memory card - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 201
of the option selected for Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers) > Standby timer. A Image Review The K button can not be used to view pictures while shooting is in progress. A Release Mode Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera will take one shot at each interval. A Opening and Closing - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 202
Current position/ total length Volume 1 a icon Movie progress bar The following operations can be performed: To Use Description Pause Pause playback. Guide Play Advance/ rewind Skip 10 s Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/advance. Speed increases with each press, from - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 203
To Adjust volume Return to full-frame playback Use X/W (Q) K / Description Press X to increase volume, W (Q) to decrease. Press K or 1 to exit to full-frame playback. Recording and Viewing Movies 177 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 204
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option Description f Choose start/end point Create a copy from which unwanted footage has been removed. g Save selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Trimming Movies To create - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 205
3 Select Choose start/end point. Press the P button, then highlight Choose start/end point and press 2. P button 4 Select Start point. To create a copy that begins from the current frame, highlight Start point and press J. The frames before the current frame will be removed when you save the copy in - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 206
5 Confirm the new start point. If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or back, rotate the command dial one stop). 6 Choose the end point. Press A (L) to switch from the start point (w) to the end point (x) selection tool and then - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 207
two seconds long. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original. A Removing Opening or Closing Footage To remove only the opening footage from the movie, proceed to Step 7 without pressing the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 208
Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: 1 Pause the movie on the desired frame. Play the movie back as described on page 176, pressing J to start and resume playback and 3 to pause. Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy. 2 Choose Save selected frame. - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 209
4 Save the copy. Highlight Yes and press J to create a fine-quality (0 98) JPEG copy of the selected frame. A Save Selected Frame JPEG movie stills created with the Save selected frame option can not be retouched. JPEG movie stills lack some categories of photo information (0 188). Recording and - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 210
2 to view photographs in order recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse order. Change photo info displayed (0 188). Press the K button or press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. If current picture is marked with 1 icon to show that it is a movie, pressing J starts movie - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 211
to highlight pictures. View highlighted image Return to shooting mode K / Press J to display the highlighted image full frame. Press the K button or press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. Playback and Deletion 185 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 212
images • Date list: Highlight date. • Thumbnail list: Highlight picture. Toggle full frame playback Return to shooting mode K / • Thumbnail list: View highlighted picture. Press the K button or press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. 186 Playback and Deletion - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 213
The P Button Pressing the P button in full-frame, thumbnail, or calendar playback displays the options listed below. Highlight items and press 2 to view options. • Rating: Rate the current picture (0 201). • Retouch (photographs only): Use the P button options in the retouch menu (0 277) to - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 214
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in fullframe playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note that "image only", shooting data, RGB histograms, highlights, and overview data are only displayed if corresponding option is selected - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 215
12 3 4 11 5 10 6 98 7 1 Protect status 200 7 Image size 100 2 Retouch indicator 279 8 Time of recording...........40, 262 3 Upload marking 203 9 Date of recording ...........40, 262 4 Frame number/total number of 10 Folder name 225 images 11 Rating 201 5 File name 227 6 Image - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 216
number of pixels. 2 Histogram (red channel) 3 Histogram (green channel) 4 Histogram (blue channel) 5 White balance 140 White balance fine-tuning 143 Preset manual 145 A Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X. Use the X and W (Q) buttons to zoom in - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 217
A Histograms Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications. Some sample histograms are shown below: If the image contains objects with a wide range of - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 218
data 10 Camera name 1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on. 2 Displayed only in photos taken with accessories that support this function. 11 12 13 11 White balance 140 12 Color space 230 White balance 13 Picture Control 155 fine-tuning 143 Preset - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 219
14 15 16 17 18 19 14 High ISO noise reduction ... 231 17 Vignette control 231 Long exposure noise 18 Retouch history 277 reduction 230 19 Image comment 260 15 Active D-Lighting 136 16 HDR (high dynamic range 138 20 21 20 Name of photographer *..... 261 21 Copyright holder 261 * - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 220
26 White balance 140 White balance 10 Image size 100 fine-tuning 143 11 File name 227 Preset manual 145 12 Time of recording .......... 40, 262 27 Flash compensation 134 13 Date of recording........... 40, 262 Commander mode 2 246 14 Folder name 225 28 Exposure compensation..... 132 15 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 221
❚❚ Location Data The latitude, longitude, and other location data are supplied by and vary with the GPS or smart device (0 269). In the case of movies, the data give the location at the start of recording. Playback and Deletion 195 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 222
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in fullframe playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: To Zoom in or out View other areas of image Use X / W (Q) Description Press X to zoom in to maximum of approximately - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 223
zoom ratio. Playback zoom is cancelled when a movie is displayed. Cancel zoom and return to full-frame playback. Press the K button or press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode. Playback and Deletion 197 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 224
❚❚ Cropping Photos Follow the steps below to crop photos displayed during playback zoom to the area currently visible in the monitor. 1 Press P. After adjusting zoom and scrolling the photo until only the area you wish to keep is visible in the monitor, press the P button. P button 2 Select Trim. - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 225
❚❚ Face Zoom To zoom in on a face detected by the camera, press the P button in the zoom display and then highlight Face zoom and press J. P button The current subject is indicated by a white frame in the navigation window. Press X or W (Q) to zoom in or out, or use the multi selector to view other - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 226
Protecting Photographs from Deletion Press the A (L) button to protect the current picture from accidental deletion. Protected files are marked with a P icon and can not be deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 227
Rating Pictures Rate pictures or mark them as candidates for later deletion. Ratings can also be viewed in ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D. Rating is not available with protected images. Rating Individual Pictures 1 Select an image. Display or highlight the image. 2 Display playback options. Press the P - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 228
Rating Multiple Pictures Use the Rating option in the playback menu to rate multiple pictures. 1 Select Rating. Highlight Rating in the playback menu and press 2. 2 Rate pictures. Press 4 or 2 to highlight pictures (to view the currently highlighted picture full frame, press and hold the X button) - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 229
Selecting Photos for Upload Follow the steps below to select photos for upload to the smart device before connecting. Movies can not be selected for upload. Selecting Individual Photos 1 Select a photo. Display the photo or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail playback. 2 Display playback - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 230
Selecting Multiple Photos Follow the steps below to change the upload status of multiple photos. 1 Choose Select image(s). In the playback menu, select Select to send to smart device, then highlight Select image(s) and press 2. 2 Select photos. Use the multi selector to highlight photos and press - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 231
Deleting Photographs To delete the current photograph, press the O button. To delete multiple selected photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 232
on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Q Selected n Select date R All Description Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures taken on a selected date (0 207). Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0 221). ❚❚ Selected: Deleting - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 233
Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 1 Select dates. Highlight a date and press 2 to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date. Selected dates are indicated by check marks. Repeat as desired to select additional dates; to deselect a date, highlight it and press 2. 2 Press J to complete - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 234
Slide Shows The Slide show option in the playback menu is used to display a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 221). 1 Select Slide show. Highlight Slide show in the playback menu and press 2. 2 Start the slide show. Highlight Start in the slide show menu and press J. The - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 235
The dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends. Select Restart to restart or Exit to return to the playback menu. Slide Show Options Before starting a slide show, you can use the options in the slide show menu to select the images displayed by type or rating and choose how long each image - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 236
of the ViewNX-i installer from the following website and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. An Internet connection is required. For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ A Capture NX-D Use - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 237
not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. A Use a Reliable Power Source To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged. A Connecting Cables Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface cables. Do not use force or attempt to - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 238
8.1 may display an AutoPlay prompt when the camera is connected. Tap or click the dialog and then tap or click Nikon Transfer 2 to select Nikon Transfer 2. A OS X If Nikon Transfer 2 does not start automatically, confirm that the camera is connected and then launch Image Capture (an application that - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 239
3 Click Start Transfer. Pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Start Transfer 4 Terminate the connection. When transfer is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. A For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX-i. Connections - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 240
option in the retouch menu (0 280). D Date Imprint If you select On for Print date in the PictBridge menu when printing photographs containing date information recorded using Custom Setting d4 (Date stamp; 0 243), the date will appear twice. The imprinted date may however be cropped out if the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 241
3 to highlight an item and press 2 to view options (only options supported by the current printer are listed; to use the default option, select frame photos in white borders. Choose whether to print the times and dates of recordings on photos. This option is listed only when pictures are printed - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 242
the multi selector to scroll through the pictures, or press and hold X to view the current picture full screen. Press W (Q) again to return to the date selection dialog. • Index print: To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card, proceed to Step 3. Note that if the memory - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 243
3 Adjust printer settings. Adjust printer settings as described in Step 2 on page 215. 4 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. Connections 217 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 244
Viewing Pictures on TV The optional High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (0 324) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. Connect to camera Connect to high-definition device (choose - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 245
with the TV Remote If On is selected for HDMI >Device control in the setup menu (0 258) when the camera is connected to a television that supports HDMI-CEC and both the camera and television are on, the television remote can be used in place of the camera multi selector and J button - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 246
Menu Options The playback menu contains the following options: Option Default 0 Delete - 206 Playback folder All 221 Playback display options - 221 Image review On 221 Auto image rotation On 222 Rotate tall On 222 Slide show Image type Frame interval Still images and movies - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 247
a folder for playback: Option Description D5600 Pictures in all folders created with the D5600 will be visible during playback. All Pictures check marks. To return to the playback menu, press J. Image Review G button ➜ D playback menu Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 248
displayed in landscape orientation). Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting, images are not rotated automatically during image review. 222 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 249
C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab. G button Shooting Menu Options The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Default 0 Reset shooting menu - 225 Storage folder - 225 File naming DSC 227 Image - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 250
Release size/frame rate Movie quality Microphone Wind noise reduction Manual movie settings Default 0 Continuous H Single frame 75 1080; 60p Normal Auto sensitivity 168 Off Off * Available only with lenses that support this item. Note: Depending on camera settings, some items may be - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 251
Reset Shooting Menu G button ➜ C shooting menu Select Yes to reset shooting menu settings. Storage Folder G button ➜ C shooting menu Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored. ❚❚ Selecting Folders by Folder Number 1 Choose Select folder by number. Highlight Select folder by - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 252
in the selected folder. D Folder and File Numbers If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 999 pictures or a picture numbered 9999, the shutter-release will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. To continue shooting, create a folder with a number less than 999, or select an - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 253
File Naming G button ➜ C shooting menu Photographs are saved using file names consisting of "DSC_" or, in the case of images that use the Adobe RGB color space (0 230), "_DSC", followed by a four-digit number and a threeletter extension (e.g., "DSC_0001.JPG"). The File naming option is used to - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 254
Auto; in modes S and M, sensitivity will be adjusted for optimal exposure at the shutter speed selected by the user). If Auto (available only with CPU lenses) is selected, the camera will choose the minimum shutter speed based on the focal length of the lens (auto shutter-speed selection can be fine - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 255
When On is selected, the viewfinder shows ISO AUTO and the information display ISO-A. These indicators flash when sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user. A Maximum Sensitivity/Minimum Shutter Speed When auto ISO sensitivity control is enabled, the ISO sensitivity and shutter - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 256
Adobe RGB images require applications, displays, and printers that support color management. A Color Space ViewNX-i and Capture NX-D picture will be saved but noise reduction will not be performed). In continuous release mode, frame rates will slow and while photographs are being processed, the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 257
at the edges of a photograph. Vignette control reduces vignetting for type G, E, and D lenses (PC lenses excluded). Its effects vary from lens to lens and are most noticeable at maximum aperture. 164) or to pictures taken with lenses that support FX format. C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 231 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 258
, see page 287. Optical VR G button ➜ C shooting menu This item is displayed only with lenses that support it. Selecting On enables vibration reduction, which takes effect whenever the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (0 372). Select Off to disable vibration reduction. A The Vibration - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 259
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. Main menu Custom Setting groups Reset custom settings (0 235) A - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 260
points 236 On 237 a4 Rangefinder Off 237 a5 Manual focus ring in AF mode * Enable 238 b ISO display Off 239 c Timers/AE lock c1 Shutter-release button AE-L c2 Auto off timers Off 239 Normal 240 d3 Viewfinder grid display Off 243 d4 Date stamp Off 243 d5 Reverse indicators 245 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 261
speed/aperture: U 256 * Available only with lenses that support this item. Note: Depending on camera settings, release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority). Option G Release F Focus Description Photos can be taken whenever the shutter-release - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 262
a2: Number of Focus Points G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the number of focus points available for manual focuspoint selection. Option # 39 points Description Choose from the 39 focus points shown at right. A 11 points Choose from the 11 focus points shown at - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 263
a4: Rangefinder G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose On to use the exposure indicator to determine whether the camera is correctly focused in manual focus mode (0 95; note that this function is not available in shooting mode M, when the exposure indicator instead shows whether the subject is - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 264
menu This item is displayed only with lenses that support it. Selecting Enable allows the lens focus ring to be used for manual focus when the camera is in autofocus mode; this is known as "autofocus with manual override" (M/A). After pressing the shutter-release button halfway to focus, keep the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 265
➜ A Custom Settings menu Select On to display ISO sensitivity in the viewfinder in place of the number of exposures remaining. c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected, exposure will lock when the shutter - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 266
/menus), while photographs are displayed in the monitor after shooting (Image review), and during live view (Live view), and how long the standby (Standby timer). Choose shorter auto-off delays to reduce the drain on the battery. Option C Short D Normal E Long F Custom Description (all times are - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 267
delay and the number of shots taken. • Self-timer delay: Choose the length of the shutter-release delay. • Number of shots: Press 1 and 3 to choose the number of shots taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed (from 1 to 9; if a value other than 1 is selected, shots will be taken at - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 268
to 0001. D File Number Sequence If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photograph numbered 9999, the shutter-release button will be disabled and no further photographs can be taken. Choose Reset for Custom Setting d2 (File number sequence) and then either - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 269
(see below). At settings other than Off, the selected option is indicated by a d icon in the information display. A Date Stamp The date is recorded in the order selected for Time zone and date (0 262). The imprinted data may be cropped out or rendered illegible in copies created when images are - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 270
selector and press J to exit to the date list. 2 Enter additional dates or edit existing dates. To change a date or enter additional dates, highlight a slot, press 2, and enter a date as described above. 3 Choose a date. Highlight a slot in the date list and press J. 244 A Custom Settings: Fine - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 271
format. Highlight Display options and press 2, then highlight a date format and press J. 5 Exit the date counter menu. Press J to exit the date counter menu. d5: Reverse Indicators G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If (V) is selected, the exposure indicators in the viewfinder and information - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 272
choose the flash mode for the optional flash unit. Option 1 TTL 2 Manual 4 Commander mode Description Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting . Choose a flash level. At full power, the built-in flash has a Guide Number of 12/39 (m/ft., ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F). This option is - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 273
A TTL Flash Control The following types of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination with the built-in flash (0 101) or optional flash units (0 315). • i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 274
Option Optional flash TTL M -- Group A TTL %A M -- Group B Channel Description Choose a flash mode for the master (commander) flash. i-TTL mode. Choose flash compensation from values between +3.0 and -3.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV. Choose the flash level. Only the remote flash units fire; the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 275
Follow the steps below to take photographs in commander mode. 1 Adjust settings for the master flash. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the master flash. Note that output level can not be adjusted in - - mode. 2 Adjust settings for group A. Choose the flash control mode and output - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 276
all the remote flash units on, adjust group settings as desired, and set them to the channel selected in Step 4. See the flash unit instruction manuals for details. 8 Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. After confirming that the camera flash-ready light and the flash-ready lights for all flash - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 277
A Flash Compensation The flash compensation value selected with the M (Y) and E (N) buttons and command dial is added to the flash compensation values selected for the master flash, group A, and group B in the Commander mode menu. A Y icon is displayed in the viewfinder when a flash compensation - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 278
f: Controls f1: Assign Fn Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Fn button. Fn button Option Description v Image quality/size Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the command dial to select image quality and size (0 98). w ISO sensitivity Keeping the Fn - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 279
Option Description Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate the t Auto bracketing command dial to choose the bracketing increment (exposure and white balance bracketing) or to turn ADL bracketing on or off (P, S, A, and M modes only; 0 151). " AF-area mode Keeping the Fn button pressed, rotate - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 280
a second time or the standby timer expires. F AF lock only Focus locks while the A (L) button is pressed. A AF-ON The A (L) button initiates autofocus. The shutter-release button can not be used to focus. 254 A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 281
f3: Assign Touch Fn G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu A touch-sensitive area of the monitor can be used to control the camera after the monitor has turned off automatically. The position of this "touch Fn" area varies with the position of the monitor; the role it plays can be chosen from the options - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 282
Option Description $ HDR Slide a finger over the touch Fn area to adjust HDR (P, S, A, and M modes only; 0 138). Slide a finger over the touch Fn area to choose the t Auto bracketing bracketing increment (exposure and white balance bracketing) or to turn ADL bracketing on or off (P, S, A, - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 283
setup menu contains the following options: Option Default 0 Format memory card - 259 Image comment - 260 Copyright information - 261 Time zone and date 1 Sync with smart device Daylight saving time Language 1 Off 262 Off - 262 Beep options Beep on/off On 263 Pitch Low 263 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 284
settings Current settings Reset connection settings Bluetooth Network connection Paired devices Send while off Eye-Fi upload 3 Default 0 - 330 - 266 Auto 268 Release locked 268 Auto 219 On No - 269 Enable Yes Take photos 270 Same as camera 4 button 270 Disable 271 - 271 Off 272 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 285
Option Conformity marking Firmware version Default 0 - 276 - 276 1 Default varies with country of purchase. 2 Not available when battery is low. 3 Only available when compatible Eye-Fi memory card is inserted. Note: Depending on camera settings, some items may be grayed out and unavailable. - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 286
Image Comment G button ➜ B setup menu Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX-i or Capture NX-D. The comment is also visible on the shooting data page in the photo information display (0 193). The following options are available: • Input - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 287
copyright information is not selected and that the Artist and Copyright fields are blank before lending or transferring the camera to another person. Nikon does not accept liability for any damages or disputes arising from the use of the Copyright information option. B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 288
The camera clock is automatically set to the time in the new time zone. Date and time Set the camera clock (0 40). Choose whether the camera clock is smart device and standard or daylight saving time supplied by the smart device. Date format Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 289
Beep Options G button ➜ B setup menu Beeps sound when the camera focuses, in self-timer mode, and when time-lapse recording ends or touch-screen controls are used. ❚❚ Beep On/Off Select Off (touch controls only) to mute the sounds the camera makes in response to touch-screen controls, or choose - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 290
Info Display Format G button ➜ B setup menu Choose an information display format (0 6). Formats can be chosen separately for auto, scene, and special effects modes and for P, S, A, and M modes. Classic 1 Select a shooting mode option. Highlight AUTO/SCENE/EFFECTS or P/S/A/M and press 2. Graphic - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 291
button ➜ B setup menu If On is selected, the information display will appear after the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If Off is selected, the information display can be viewed by pressing the the viewfinder, but also increases the drain on the battery. B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 265 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 292
Image Dust Off Ref Photo G button ➜ B setup menu Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX-D (for more information, refer to Capture NX-D online help). Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. A lens with a focal length of at - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 293
to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually. 3 Acquire Image Dust Off reference data. Press the shutter-release button the rest of The same reference data can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures. Reference images can not be viewed using - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 294
the 50 and 60 Hz options and choose the one that produces the best results. Flicker reduction may not produce the desired results if the subject is Manual movie settings (0 169) in mode M. Slot Empty Release Lock G button ➜ B setup menu If Release locked is selected, the shutter-release button - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 295
off automatically if no operations are performed for the period specified in Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers, External 0 240), reducing the drain on the battery. If a GP-1 or GPS device GP-1A unit is connected, the unit will remain active for a options set period after the timer expires; to - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 296
menu Choose the functions performed using optional remote cords or wireless remote controllers (0 323, 324). ❚❚ Remote Shutter Release Choose whether the shutter-release button on the optional accessory is used for photography or movie recording. Option y Take photos z Record movies Description - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 297
Airplane Mode G button ➜ B setup menu Select Enable to disable the wireless features of Eye-Fi cards and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections to smart devices. Connections to other devices using a wireless transmitter can only be disabled by removing the transmitter from the camera. Connect to Smart - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 298
Send to Smart Device (Auto) G button ➜ B setup menu If On is selected, new photos will automatically be uploaded to the smart device (if the camera is not currently connected to the smart device, the photos will be marked for upload and uploaded the next time a wireless connection is established). - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 299
Bluetooth G button ➜ B setup menu List paired devices and adjust settings for connection to smart devices. Option Description Network connection Enable or disable Bluetooth. Paired devices View paired devices. Send while off Select Off to suspend wireless transmissions when the camera is - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 300
Custom > Standby timer (0 240) when using an Eye-Fi card. See the manual provided with the Eye-Fi card, and direct any inquiries to the manufacturer. The can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support other Eye-Fi functions. D Airplane Mode (0 271) Enabling airplane mode disables - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 301
appears in the viewfinder, check that the Eye-Fi card firmware is up-to-date; if the error persists after the card firmware has been updated, insert a different normally but you may be unable to change Eye-Fi settings. A Supported Eye-Fi Cards Some cards may not be available in some countries or - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 302
Conformity Marking G button ➜ B setup menu View a selection of the standards with which the camera complies. Firmware Version G button ➜ B setup menu View the current camera firmware version. 276 B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 303
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. G button Retouch Menu Options The options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed or retouched copies of existing pictures. The retouch menu is only displayed when a - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 304
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: 1 Display retouch options. Highlight the desired item in the retouch menu and press 2. 2 Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). A Retouch The camera may not be - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 305
4 Create a retouched copy. Press J to create a retouched copy. Except in the photo information "image only" page (0 188), retouched copies are indicated by a Z icon. A Creating Retouched Copies During Playback To create a retouched copy of the picture currently displayed in fullframe playback (0 184 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 306
NEF (RAW) Processing G button ➜ N retouch menu Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. 1 Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. 2 Select a - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 307
3 Choose settings for the JPEG copy. Adjust the settings listed below. Note that white balance and vignette control are not available with pictures created with image overlay (0 291), and that the effects of exposure compensation may differ from those that might have been expected when the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 308
Trim G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. To Increase size of crop Reduce size of crop Use X W (Q) Description Press the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 309
Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. 1 Select Resize. To resize selected images, highlight Resize in the retouch menu and press 2. 2 Choose a size. Highlight Choose size and press 2. Highlight an option and press J. N The Retouch Menu: Creating - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 310
3 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press 2. Highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W (Q) button to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button). Selected pictures are marked by a 1 icon. Press J when the selection is - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 311
D-Lighting G button ➜ N retouch menu D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before D-Lighting D-Lighting (U Portrait disabled) (M Portrait enabled) Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of correction performed; the effect can be previewed in the edit - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 312
Quick Retouch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Press 4 or 2 to choose the amount of enhancement. Press J to copy the photograph. Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N retouch menu - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 313
fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select Manual to reduce distortion manually (note that Auto is not available with photos taken with type G, E, and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses excluded); results are not guaranteed with other lenses. N The Retouch Menu: Creating - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 314
Perspective Control G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out). Press J to save - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 315
Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Skylight Warm filter Cross screen Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less blue. Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects, - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 316
Monochrome G button ➜ N retouch menu Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome). Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview of the selected image; press 1 to increase color saturation, 3 to decrease. Press J to create a monochrome copy. Increase - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 317
Image Overlay G button ➜ N retouch menu Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in an imaging - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 318
2 Select the first image. Use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display. 3 Select the second image. The selected image - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 319
6 Save the overlay. Press J while the preview is displayed to save the overlay. After an overlay is created, the resulting image will be displayed full-frame in the monitor. D Image Overlay Only NEF (RAW) photographs with the same bit depth can be combined (0 227). The overlay has the same photo - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 320
Photo Illustration G button ➜ N retouch menu Sharpen outlines and simplify coloring for a poster effect. Press 2 or 4 to make outlines thicker or thinner. Press J to save the retouched copy. Before After Color Sketch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy of a photograph that resembles a - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 321
Miniature Effect G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. To Press Description - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 322
Selective Color G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color. 1 Select Selective color. Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press 2. 2 Select a photograph. Highlight a photograph and press J (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 323
4 Highlight the color range. Rotate the command dial to highlight the color range for the selected color. Color range 5 Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 324
Painting G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy which emphasizes detail and color for a painterly effect. Press J to save the retouched copy. Before After Side-by-side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if the retouch menu is - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 325
2 Select Side-by-side comparison. Highlight Side-by-side comparison in the retouch menu and press J. 3 Compare the copy with the original. Options used to create The source image is displayed on the copy left, the retouched copy on the right, with the options used to create the copy listed at - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 326
m Recent Settings/O My Menu Both recent settings, a menu listing the 20 most recently used settings, and My Menu, a custom menu listing up to 20 userselected options, can be accessed by pressing the G button highlighting the last tab in the menu list (either m or O). G button Choosing a Menu Use the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 327
m Recent Settings When m RECENT SETTINGS is selected for Choose tab, the menu lists the 20 most recently used settings, with the most recently-used items first. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. A Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu To remove an item from the recent - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 328
3 Select an item. Highlight the desired menu item and press J. 4 Position the new item. Press 1 or 3 to move the new item up or down in My Menu. Press J to add the new item. Repeat steps 1-4 to select additional items. A Adding Options to My Menu The items currently displayed in My Menu are - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 329
❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu 1 Select Remove items. Highlight Remove items and press 2. 2 Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. 3 Delete the selected items. Press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press J again to - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 330
❚❚ Reordering Options in My Menu 1 Select Rank items. Highlight Rank items and press 2. 2 Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press J. 3 Position the item. Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J. Repeat Steps 2-3 to reposition additional items. 4 Exit to - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 331
an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. Compatible Lenses Compatible CPU Lenses This camera supports autofocus with AF-S, AF-P, and AF-I CPU lenses only. AF-S lenses have names beginning with AF-S, AF-P lenses with AF-P, and AF-I lenses with AF-I. Autofocus is not - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 332
may not be available due to the lens contacting the camera body. 6 Optimal exposure will only be achieved if the lens is 70mm f/2.8, AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 (New), or AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lenses are zoomed all the way in at the minimum focus distance, the manual focus or focus lock. 306 Technical Notes - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 333
pixel RGB sensor to set exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G, E, or D lenses, distance information (3D color matrix metering II; with other CPU lenses, the camera uses color matrix metering II; which does not include 3D distance information). Technical Notes - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 334
release. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring and the camera metering system, i-TTL flash control, and other features requiring a CPU lens can not be used. Some non-CPU lenses MF M modes AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - z1 z z2 - Medical NIKKOR 120mm - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 335
D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D5600: • TC-16A AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11) • Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 336
the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of 18-200 mm and remove the lens hood. AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses: • AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR • AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR • AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 337
At ranges under 1 m (3 ft 3 in.), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor: • AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED • AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/ - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 338
be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens (see the illustration below), while lenses that block the subject's view of the red-eye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. Shadow - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 339
Zoom Minimum distance Lens position without vignetting AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR, 18 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 4 in. AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G 24-55 mm No vignetting AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED 18 mm 1.0 m/ 3 ft 4 in. 24-70 mm No vignetting 18 mm 2.5 m/ 8 ft 3 in. - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 340
in contrast, is 23.5 × 15.6 mm, meaning that the angle of view of a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the D5600. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D5600 in 35mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens by about 1.5. Picture size (35mm format) (36 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 341
Lighting System (CLS) Nikon's advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved fill- flash for digital SLR %A Auto aperture A Non-TTL auto GN Distance-priority manual M Manual RPT Repeating flash Remote flash control i-TTL i-TTL [A:B] Quick wireless flash control %A Auto - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 342
flash control z z z z z-z-- %A/A Auto aperture/ Non-TTL auto M Manual RPT Repeating flash z8 z7 z z z z z-z-- z z z z (0 246). 6 Available only during close-up photography. 7 "A" is used with non-CPU lenses, regardless of mode selected with flash unit. 8 Choice of %A and A depends on the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 343
SB-29S 3 A Non-TTL auto z - z - M Manual z z z z G Repeating flash z - - - REAR Rear automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled. Set flash unit mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikonauthorized service representative for - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 344
manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D5600 is not included in the "digital SLR" category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals on other units, see the manual provided with the flash). When an - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 345
• SB-5000: AF-assist illumination is available with 24-135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is available only with the focus points shown at right. and SB-900: AF-assist illumination is available with 17-135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is available only with the focus points shown at right. - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 346
• SB-700: AF-assist illumination is available with 24-135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is available only with the focus points shown at right. 24-135 mm Depending on the subject is not in focus, or the camera may be unable to focus and the shutter release will be disabled. 320 Technical Notes - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 347
D5600. Power sources • EN-EL14a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (0 26): Additional EN-EL14a batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. EN-EL14 batteries can also be used. • MH-24 Battery B8, B12). See the filter manual for details. Technical Notes 321 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 348
before purchase to ensure that the desired focus can be achieved. The rubber eyecup can not be used with eyepiece correction lenses. • DG-2 Magnifier: The DG-2 magnifies the scene displayed in the center of the viewfinder for greater precision during focusing. Eyepiece adapter required (available - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 349
Body caps Wireless remote controllers Microphones Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the websites listed on page xxi for the latest information on supported operating systems. At default settings, Nikon , allowing the shutter to be released remotely by another WR-1 acting as - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 350
terminal accessories USB cables HDMI cables (0 218) The D5600 is equipped with an accessory terminal for WR-1 and and a type A connector for connection to HDMI devices. ❚❚ Approved Memory Cards The camera supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, including SDHC and SDXC cards compliant with UHS-I. - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 351
a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. 1 Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. 2 Insert the EP-5A power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 352
4 Connect the EH-5b/EH-5c AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and the power cable to the DC socket (r). A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector. 326 Technical Notes - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 353
camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach Camera body or seaside, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 354
Image Sensor Cleaning If you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing in photographs, you can clean the sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The sensor can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 355
. If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0 330) or consult a Nikonauthorized service representative. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 356
(0 328), the sensor can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the sensor be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 Charge the battery. A reliable power source is required when inspecting - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 357
be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the sensor. 8 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body • If the battery runs low while the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 358
the body cap or exchanging lenses in dusty environments. Should foreign matter find its way onto the image sensor, use the image sensor cleaning option as described on page 328. If the problem persists, clean the sensor manually (0 330) or have the sensor cleaned by authorized Nikon service - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 359
white blur effect in photographs. Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source: Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 360
Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then wipe gently storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away. Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before putting the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 361
and cautions on pages xiii-xvi of this manual. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries and chargers: • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. • Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat. • Keep the battery terminals clean. • Turn the product off before - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 362
unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative. • Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging. Failure to observe this precaution could - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 363
and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. Note that on cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather. Keep a spare - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 364
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. Note that some settings may be unavailable depending on the options selected. Shooting menu ISO sensitivity White balance Set Picture Control Active D-Lighting HDR (high dynamic range) Long exposure NR - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 365
Other settings Custom setting menu Metering Bracketing Flash compensation Exposure compensation Flash mode a3: Built-in AF-assist illuminator e1: Flash cntrl for built-in flash/ Optional flash e2: Auto bracketing set l, m, k, r, p, t, n, u, o, v, s, x, 1, P, S, w, y, S, 2, i j A, M 0 z - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 366
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem shutter-release button - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 367
not attached: use AF-S, AF-P, or AF-I lens or focus manually. • Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus lock (0 86, 93, 95). • Camera is in manual focus mode: focus manually (0 95). Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is pressed halfway: Use A (L) button to lock - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 368
select focus point: • e (Auto-area AF; 0 88) is selected: choose another AF-area mode. • Press shutter-release button halfway to start standby timer (0 53). Can not select AF-area mode: Manual focus selected (0 82, 95). AF-assist illuminator does not light: • AF-assist illuminator does not light if - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 369
158). • In % mode, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines may be more noticeable in pictures shot under low light. Can not choose a release mode: Release mode selection is not available when the monitor is off (0 75). Note that the eye sensor may turn the monitor off automatically when you put - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 370
in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements. If problem persists, perform image sensor cleaning (0 328). Date is not imprinted on photos: An NEF (RAW) or to record movies • The camera has been used in continuous release modes for extended periods If live view does not start when you attempt - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 371
: Some options are not available in all modes. Shooting (P, S, A, M) Shutter-release disabled: • Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to M (0 308 use (0 106). • When On is selected for Movie settings > Manual movie settings in the shooting menu, the range of available shutter speed - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 372
source for preset white balance: Image was not created with D5600 (0 149). White balance bracketing unavailable: NEF (RAW) or was taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation (0 222). • Photo is displayed in image review (0 221). • Camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken (0 222). Can - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 373
Can not retouch picture: Photo can not be further edited with this camera (0 279). Can not select photo for printing: Photo is in NEF (RAW) format. Transfer photos to computer and print using Capture NX-D (0 210). NEF (RAW) photos can be saved in JPEG format using NEF (RAW) processing (0 280). - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 374
not connect to wireless printers and other wireless devices: This camera can connect only to devices to which the SnapBridge app has been installed. Miscellaneous Date of recording is not correct: Set camera clock (0 40, 262). Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available at certain - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 375
retractable lens barrel button and rotate the zoom 31 ring to extend the lens. Shutter release disabled. Recharge battery. d/s (flashes) Turn camera off and recharge or replace battery. 26, 27 This battery cannot be used. It does not communicate properly with this camera. To use the camera - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 376
. - End cleaning and turn camera off and recharge or replace 331 battery. Clock not set s (flashes) Set camera clock. 40, 262 No card. 324 • Format card. If problem 259 persists, card may be damaged. Contact Nikon- authorized service representative. • Error creating new folder - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 377
photographs. 205 • Insert new memory card. 27 Camera can not focus using - ● autofocus. Change (flashes) composition or focus 50, 86, 95 manually. • Use a lower ISO sensitivity. 107 • Use commercial ND filter. 321 • In mode: Subject is too bright S Increase shutter speed 121 A Choose - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 378
Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution 0 No "Bulb" in S mode A/s (flashes) Change shutter speed or 121, No "Time" in S mode &/s select mode M. (flashes) 123 No "Bulb" in HDR mode A/s (flashes) • Change shutter speed. 124, No "Time" in HDR mode &/s • Turn HDR off. (flashes) 125 138 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 379
If error Error. Press shutter release button again. persists or appears frequently, consult Nikon-authorized - O service representative. Start-up error. Contact a (flashes) Nikon-authorized service representative. Consult Nikon-authorized service representative. - Metering error Unable to - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 380
Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution 0 Folder selected for playback contains no images. Select Folder contains no images. - folder containing images 27, from Playback folder menu 221 or insert memory card containing images. Cannot display this file. - File can not be played back on - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 381
of selected size and select Continue. -* Check ink supply. - Check ink. To resume, select Continue. -* Out of ink. - Replace ink and select Continue. -* * See printer manual for more information. Technical Notes 355 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 382
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D5600 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Nikon DX format; focal length equivalent to approx. 1.5× that of lenses with FX format angle of view Effective pixels Effective pixels 24 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 383
-S, AF-P, and AF-I lenses. Electronically-controlled vertical-travel supported • !: Up to 3 fps • 9: Up to 5 fps (JPEG and 12-bit NEF/RAW) or 4 fps (14-bit NEF/RAW) Note: Frame rates assume continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, Release - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 384
matrix metering II (type G, E, and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses) • Center-weighted metering: Weight of 75% auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S); aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M); scene modes (k portrait; l landscape; p child; m sports; - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 385
Lens servo Focus point AF-area mode Focus lock Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase tracking activated automatically according to subject status • Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing A (L) button - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 386
up P, S, A, M, 0: Manual pop-up with button release Approx. 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, Nikon CLS supported AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately) Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 387
): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time- servo AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (MF) AF-area mode Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, , and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively; options support both ★ high and normal image quality MOV H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Linear PCM Built-in - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 388
) • Remote cords: MC-DC2 (available separately) • GPS units: GP-1/GP-1A (available separately) Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter); supports optional ME-1 stereo microphones • Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g • Operating frequency: 2412-2462 MHz (channels 1-11) • Authentication: Open - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 389
Supported languages Supported with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 415 g/14.7 oz (camera body only) battery. • Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 390
Rated output DC 8.4 V/0.9 A Supported batteries Nikon EN-EL14a rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time Approx. 1 hour and Nikon reserves the right to change the appearance and specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 391
) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • Exif version 2.3: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.3, a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 392
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nikon Corporation is under license. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. "Made for iPod - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 393
A Conformity Marking The standards with which the camera complies can be viewed using the Conformity marking option in the setup menu (0 276). A FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright © 2012 The FreeType Project (http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. A MIT - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 394
A Certificates 368 Technical Notes - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 395
f/3.5-5.6G VR This retractable lens is for use exclusively with DX format Nikon digital SLR cameras; SLR film cameras and D4-series, D3-series, D5100, D5000, D3200, D3100, D3000 digital SLR cameras are not supported. When using these lenses with a D5500, D5300, or D3300, be sure the camera firmware - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 396
button is kept pressed halfway (or if the AF-ON button is kept pressed); this is known as "autofocus with manual override" (M/A). Autofocus will resume when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (or the AF-ON button is pressed) a second time. Note that touching the focus ring while autofocus - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 397
mounted on the following cameras, the built-in flash may be unable to light the entire subject at ranges less than those given below: Camera D5600/D5500/D5300/D5200/ D3400/D3300 Zoom position 18 mm 24, 35, 45, and 55 mm Minimum distance without vignetting 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. No vignetting Technical - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 398
are measured using FX-format digital cameras, DX-format lenses using DX-format cameras. Zoom lenses are measured at maximum zoom. D Vibration Reduction • When using vibration reduction, press the shutter-release button halfway and wait for the image in the viewfinder to stabilize before pressing - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 399
❚❚ Supplied Accessories • LC-55A 55 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap • Rear Lens Cap ❚❚ Compatible Accessories • 55 mm screw-on filters • LF-4 Rear Lens Cap • CL-0815 Lens Case • HB-N106 Bayonet Hood Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood alignment mark ( ) as shown in Figure q and then - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 400
lens elements) 76° - 28° 50´ Graduated in millimeters (18, 24, 35, 45, 55) Output to camera Manual zoom using independent zoom ring Autofocus controlled by stepping motor; separate focus ring for manual focus Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) 0.25 m (0.9 ft) from focal plane (0 96) at all - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 401
AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR and AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED These lenses are for use exclusively with DX format Nikon digital SLR cameras; SLR film cameras and D4-series, D3-series, D2series, D1-series, D800-series, D700, D610, D600, D300-series, D200, D100, D90, D80, - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 402
supported at all focal lengths. When using this lens, ignore any sections of the camera manual listing autofocus and rangefinder restrictions for lenses focus position; before focusing, turn the camera on or press the shutter-release button to reactivate the standby timer. Users of D5, D810-series, - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 403
are measured using FX-format digital SLR cameras, DX-format lenses using DX-format cameras. Zoom lenses are measured at maximum zoom. D Vibration Reduction • When using vibration reduction, press the shutter-release button halfway and wait for the image in the viewfinder to stabilize before pressing - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 404
❚❚ Supplied Accessories • LC-58 58 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap • Rear Lens Cap ❚❚ Compatible Accessories • 58 mm screw-on filters • LF-4 Rear Lens Cap • CL-1020 Lens Case • HB-77 Bayonet Hood Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood alignment mark ( ) as shown in Figure q and then - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 405
element) 22° 50´ - 5° 20´ Graduated in millimeters (70, 100, 135, 200, 300) Output to camera Manual zoom using independent zoom ring Autofocus controlled by stepping motor; separate focus ring for manual focus Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) 1.1 m (3.7 ft) from focal plane (0 96) at all - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 406
for use exclusively with DX format Nikon digital camera. The parts of the Focusing with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lenses When single-servo AF (AF-S) is selected as the camera shutter-release button pressed halfway after the autofocus operation is complete and manually rotating the - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 407
be unable to light the entire subject at ranges less than those given below: Camera D7200/D7100/D7000/ D300 series/D200/D100 D90/D80/D50 D5600/D5500/D5300/D5200/ D5100/D5000/D3400/D3300/ D3200/D3100/D3000/D70 series/ D60/D40 series Zoom position 18 mm 24-140 mm 18 mm 24 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 408
reduction switch to ON and takes effect whenever the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Vibration reduction reduces blur caused by is active, the image in the viewfinder may jiggle after the shutter is released. This does not indicate a malfunction. • When the camera is panned, vibration - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 409
❚❚ Supplied Accessories • LC-67 67 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap • Rear Lens Cap ❚❚ Compatible Accessories • 67 mm screw-on filters • LF-4 Rear Lens Cap • CL-1018 Flexible Lens Pouch • HB-32 Bayonet Hood Align the lens hood mounting mark (●) with the lens hood alignment mark ( ) as shown in Figure q and - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 410
12 groups (including 1 ED lens element, 1 aspherical lens element) 76° - 11° 30 ´ Graduated in millimeters (18, 24, 35, 50, 70, 140) Output to camera Manual zoom using independent zoom ring Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) System with autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and separate focus ring for - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 411
Lens Care • Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and take the lens to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair. • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 412
the subject may be out of focus, particularly with wideand super wide-angle lenses. Example: A far-off portrait subject at some distance from the background many fine details. Example: A field of flowers In these cases, use manual focus, or use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 413
number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. Drops when long exposure noise reduction (0 230), auto distortion control (0 232), or Date stamp (0 243) is on. Technical Notes 387 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 414
, the interval between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed. Sample figures for EN-EL14a (1230 mAh) batteries are given below. • Photographs, single-frame release mode (CIPA standard 1): Approximately 970 shots • Movies: Approximately 70 minutes at 1080/60p 2 1 Measured at 23 °C/73 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 415
mode with VR lenses • Repeatedly zooming in and out with an AF-P lens. To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL14a batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance. • Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose their - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 416
-priority auto) ....4, 118, 121 A (Aperture-priority auto).4, 118, 122 M (Manual 4, 118, 123 U (flexible program 120 8 (Single frame 75 ! (Continuous 76 9 (Continuous H 75, 76 E (Self-timer 75, 79 J (Quiet shutter release) ......... 75, 78 c (Single-point AF 87 d (Dynamic-area AF 87 e - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 417
servo AF 82 Available settings 338 B Battery 26, 27, 321, 364 Beep options 263 Black-and-white 290 Bluetooth xxii, 273 Body cap 1, 323 Border (PictBridge 215 /end point 178 Clean image sensor 328 Clock 40, 262 Clock battery 27 Cloudy (White balance 140 CLS 315 Color outline 293 Color - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 418
Continuous (Release mode).....75, 76 Continuous-servo AF 82, 235 Copyright 193, 261 CPU contacts 307 CPU lens 305 Creative Lighting System 315 Cropping (PictBridge 215 Cross screen (Filter effects 289 Custom Settings 233 Cyanotype 290 D Date and time 262 Date counter 243, 244 Date format - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 419
Image Dust Off ref photo 266 Image overlay 291 Image quality 98 Image review 221 Image size 100 Incandescent (White balance)..... 140 Info display auto off Manage Picture Control 161 Manual 95, 123 Manual focus 83, 95 Manual focus ring in AF mode.....238 Manual movie settings 169 Matrix - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 420
280 NEF (RAW) recording 227 Neutral (Set Picture Control)........ 155 Nikon Transfer 2 212 No. of copies (PictBridge 215 Non-CPU lens 308 manual (White balance) .. 140, 145 Press the shutter-release button all the way down 51, 52 Press the shutter-release button halfway 50, 52 Print date - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 421
Size 100, 168, 282 Skylight (Filter effects 289 Slide show 208 Slot empty release lock 268 Slow sync 102, 104 Small (Image size 100 SnapBridge i, 33 Thumbnail playback 185 Time 125, 127 Time zone 40, 262 Time zone and date 40, 262 Time-lapse movie 171 Timer 79, 109 Toning 158, 160 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 422
Viewfinder 5, 41, 357 Viewfinder eyepiece cap 80 Viewfinder grid display 243 ViewNX-i 210 Vignette control 231 Vivid (Set Picture Control 155 Volume 177, 208 W Warm filter (Filter effects 289 WB 140 WB bracketing (Auto bracketing set) 151 White balance 140 Wide-area AF 89 Wi-Fi xxii, 272 - Nikon D5600 | Reference Manual - English - Page 423
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DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
En
•
Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
•
To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read
“For Your Safety” (page xiii).
•
After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.