7 replies to this topic

[Tom Kauffman]

Does the D5200 have a depth-of-field preview mode. On my old film Nikon I could push a button on the front of the case to see the depth of field in the view finder. Maybe this happens automatically now. I just got my new camera delivered via FedEx and although a bit overwhelmed am having a blast.

[alden]

I think they all do. It should be right next to the lens, or slightly below it, probably on the right-hand side as it is facing the subject. 

[Merco_61]

Unfortunately Nikon believes that camera users below 7XXX level prefers to take a picture and judge DoF on the screen. I don't think it is even assignable through firmware.

[Tom Kauffman]

Thank you guys for the response. My old film camera had the external button, but I don't see anything on my camera.

[Tony892]

Don't think the Nikon D5200 has it.

[K-9]

Depth of Field preview buttons have pretty much become obsolete in the digital age, as you can just fire a test shot at any aperture and quickly check it on your LCD.  Even though I would still rather judge sharpness live in the viewfinder.

 

They were very handy in the film days, as you couldn't see your finished shot until a few days later when you got the prints back from the lab.

[DanielJamesVersace]

I can tell you that the D5100 didn't have it, So i don't believe it would.

[Squibs]

I'm glad you raised this Tom, as this was going to be my next question. I've a D3200. It hasn't a button dedicated to DOF, however I've seen people whilst researching, sliding a  finger nail to a small wedge on the mount ring of the camera body. Absolutely bemused by this action as I've no information on this at all. I suspect it's used with other lenses, but I can't fined anything to support this either.

The d3200 and d5200 are cracking cameras by the way. My cameras' treated like a new born. You know, pampered and carried everywhere.