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Table of Contents Q&A Index ...ii For Your Safety ...x Notices...xii Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera 1 The Camera Body ...1 The Mode Dial...3 The Monitor ...4 The Information Display...5 The Command Dial ...7 The Viewfinder...10 Camera Menus...11 Using Camera Menus ...12 First Steps ...14 Charge ...
Table of Contents Q&A Index ...ii For Your Safety ...x Notices...xii Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera 1 The Camera Body ...1 The Mode Dial...3 The Monitor ...4 The Information Display...5 The Command Dial ...7 The Viewfinder...10 Camera Menus...11 Using Camera Menus ...12 First Steps ...14 Charge ...
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... rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. X The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 24 12 25 13 14 15 16 17 26 18 27 19 28 20 22 21 29 23 1 Mode dial 3 2 ... Shutter-release button.........28 7 Power switch 2 8 AF-assist illuminator 41 Self-timer lamp 37 Red-eye reduction lamp ......52 9 Infrared receiver (front) ....... 37 10 Body cap 206 11 CPU contacts 12 Built-in flash 50 13 M (flash mode) button ......... 50 Y (flash compensation) button 73 14 Speaker 110 15 Focal plane...
... rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. X The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 24 12 25 13 14 15 16 17 26 18 27 19 28 20 22 21 29 23 1 Mode dial 3 2 ... Shutter-release button.........28 7 Power switch 2 8 AF-assist illuminator 41 Self-timer lamp 37 Red-eye reduction lamp ......52 9 Infrared receiver (front) ....... 37 10 Body cap 206 11 CPU contacts 12 Built-in flash 50 13 M (flash mode) button ......... 50 Y (flash compensation) button 73 14 Speaker 110 15 Focal plane...
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The Camera Body (Continued) 2 3 4 5 X 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 6 21 22 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 38 2 Rubber eyecup 38 3 G (menu) button .... 11, 149 Two-...
The Camera Body (Continued) 2 3 4 5 X 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 6 21 22 1 Viewfinder eyepiece 38 2 Rubber eyecup 38 3 G (menu) button .... 11, 149 Two-...
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...High-angle shots Frame live view shots with the camera close to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body. Self-portraits Use for normal photography. Failure to the ground. Low-angle shots Frame live view shots while holding the camera over your ...protect the monitor when the camera is recommended for self-portraits in the monitor (0 99). 4 Do not use Fold the monitor against the camera body. The monitor shows a mirror image of what will appear in use, fold it back face down against the camera face out. The Monitor The...
...High-angle shots Frame live view shots with the camera close to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body. Self-portraits Use for normal photography. Failure to the ground. Low-angle shots Frame live view shots while holding the camera over your ...protect the monitor when the camera is recommended for self-portraits in the monitor (0 99). 4 Do not use Fold the monitor against the camera body. The monitor shows a mirror image of what will appear in use, fold it back face down against the camera face out. The Monitor The...
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... (0 45, 106) Zoom ring (0 29) 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with manual override). Slide the A-M mode switch to press...
... (0 45, 106) Zoom ring (0 29) 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with manual override). Slide the A-M mode switch to press...
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... setting (highest f-number). Turn vibration reduction off by sliding the VR switch to OFF. After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. This does not indicate a malfunction; effects vary with an aperture ring (0 198), lock aperture at a focal length of CPU lenses equipped... Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to ON. A Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off or remove the lens...
... setting (highest f-number). Turn vibration reduction off by sliding the VR switch to OFF. After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. This does not indicate a malfunction; effects vary with an aperture ring (0 198), lock aperture at a focal length of CPU lenses equipped... Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to ON. A Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off or remove the lens...
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Otherwise, rotate the dial to j. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject in at right. Focus point 26 In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is recommended. 4 Frame ...the photograph. Mode dial To shoot where use of a tripod is poor; Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with your upper body stable. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one of the 11 focus points. Remove the lens cap and turn...
Otherwise, rotate the dial to j. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject in at right. Focus point 26 In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is recommended. 4 Frame ...the photograph. Mode dial To shoot where use of a tripod is poor; Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with your upper body stable. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one of the 11 focus points. Remove the lens cap and turn...
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... distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of or behind the subject (0 159). Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. confirm focus in focus; A The Exposure Indicator z If desired, the exposure indicator can be selected from the focal plane mark on page 40, the in...
... distance between your subject and the camera, measure from any of or behind the subject (0 159). Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. confirm focus in focus; A The Exposure Indicator z If desired, the exposure indicator can be selected from the focal plane mark on page 40, the in...
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...Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from directly above when the camera is required to connect the camera to the lens (for the D5100. Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is connected to the computer hard disk. See the websites listed on page xv for ...the latest information on supported operating systems. Body cap BF-1B and BF-1A Body Caps: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and lowpass...
...Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from directly above when the camera is required to connect the camera to the lens (for the D5100. Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is connected to the computer hard disk. See the websites listed on page xv for ...the latest information on supported operating systems. Body cap BF-1B and BF-1A Body Caps: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and lowpass...
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...apply pressure, as televisions or radios • are particularly recommended if the camera is inspected or serviced. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it in a cool, dry area with... a cloth lightly body dampened in place. When removing fingerprints and other foreign matter inside the camera may cause ...
...apply pressure, as televisions or radios • are particularly recommended if the camera is inspected or serviced. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it in a cool, dry area with... a cloth lightly body dampened in place. When removing fingerprints and other foreign matter inside the camera may cause ...
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...minutes. Under no lens is in some third-party imaging applications. Replace the lens or body cap. To prevent damage to the curtain, observe the following precautions: • Do not... position and the shutter curtain will close . If the camera powers off . n 213 The D5100, however, is delicate and easily damaged. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may be removed...environments. Do not use a blower-brush, as described above, or have the filter cleaned by Nikon-authorized service personnel. A Use a Reliable Power Source The shutter curtain is designed to the low...
...minutes. Under no lens is in some third-party imaging applications. Replace the lens or body cap. To prevent damage to the curtain, observe the following precautions: • Do not... position and the shutter curtain will close . If the camera powers off . n 213 The D5100, however, is delicate and easily damaged. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may be removed...environments. Do not use a blower-brush, as described above, or have the filter cleaned by Nikon-authorized service personnel. A Use a Reliable Power Source The shutter curtain is designed to the low...
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... camera in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. After using a cloth lightly dampened in a dry, well-ventilated area. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use or store this may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in water or exposed to strong shocks or vibration...
... camera in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. After using a cloth lightly dampened in a dry, well-ventilated area. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use or store this may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in water or exposed to strong shocks or vibration...
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..., Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish Power source Battery AC adapter One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL14 battery EH-5b AC adapter; n 231 Nikon will not be held liable for a camera with battery and memory card but without prior notice. approx. 560 g (1 lb. 3.7 oz.) ...operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in .) Weight Approx. 510 g/1 lb. 2 oz. (camera body only); requires EP-5A power connector (available separately) Tripod socket Tripod socket 1/4 ...
..., Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish Power source Battery AC adapter One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL14 battery EH-5b AC adapter; n 231 Nikon will not be held liable for a camera with battery and memory card but without prior notice. approx. 560 g (1 lb. 3.7 oz.) ...operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in .) Weight Approx. 510 g/1 lb. 2 oz. (camera body only); requires EP-5A power connector (available separately) Tripod socket Tripod socket 1/4 ...
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...-44 Auto-servo AF 39 Available settings 216 B Battery 14, 15 Beep 161 Black-and-white 179 Blue 83, 181 Blue intensifier (Filter effects) .. 180 Body cap 1, 17, 206 Border (PictBridge 141 Bracketing 88, 165 Built-in AF-assist illuminator ..... 41, 158 Bulb 66 Burst 36, 79 C Calendar 130 Calendar playback...
...-44 Auto-servo AF 39 Available settings 216 B Battery 14, 15 Beep 161 Black-and-white 179 Blue 83, 181 Blue intensifier (Filter effects) .. 180 Body cap 1, 17, 206 Border (PictBridge 141 Bracketing 88, 165 Built-in AF-assist illuminator ..... 41, 158 Bulb 66 Burst 36, 79 C Calendar 130 Calendar playback...