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..." manuals in movie form, is available from your camera, please be sure to read all who use to prevent damage to other topics. Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Thank you need, the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor....com/index_eng.html A For Your Safety Before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to the camera. Camera...
..." manuals in movie form, is available from your camera, please be sure to read all who use to prevent damage to other topics. Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Thank you need, the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor....com/index_eng.html A For Your Safety Before using the camera. 0 This icon marks references to the camera. Camera...
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...large sizes? i Focus Can I take pictures with the self-timer or a remote control? Can I frame photos in quick succession? Can I use special effects during shooting? Can I shoot movies? i Deletion How do I take snapshots i? Can I reduce shutter noise in shadows and highlights?... How can I set the flash to take pictures for using this "question and answer" index. Can I get more information about a photo? How do I view photographs on a TV? i Image Quality and...
...large sizes? i Focus Can I take pictures with the self-timer or a remote control? Can I frame photos in quick succession? Can I use special effects during shooting? Can I shoot movies? i Deletion How do I take snapshots i? Can I reduce shutter noise in shadows and highlights?... How can I set the flash to take pictures for using this "question and answer" index. Can I get more information about a photo? How do I view photographs on a TV? i Image Quality and...
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... other accessories are available for my camera? What do with the supplied eyepiece cap? Where should I set the camera clock? How do I use ? How do I take my camera for a menu or message? Maintenance and Optional Accessories What memory cards can I get help for servicing ... print photos? Can I restore default settings? How do I display a framing grid in the monitor? What lenses can I use the menus? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use ? How do I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to stop the camera beeping? Can I display menus in the information ...
... other accessories are available for my camera? What do with the supplied eyepiece cap? Where should I set the camera clock? How do I use ? How do I take my camera for a menu or message? Maintenance and Optional Accessories What memory cards can I get help for servicing ... print photos? Can I restore default settings? How do I display a framing grid in the monitor? What lenses can I use the menus? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use ? How do I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to stop the camera beeping? Can I display menus in the information ...
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... 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 the Battery ...14 Insert the Battery ...15 Attach a Lens...17 Basic Setup...19 Insert a Memory Card...21 Format...
... 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 the Battery ...14 Insert the Battery ...15 Attach a Lens...17 Basic Setup...19 Insert a Memory Card...21 Format...
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... AF-Area Mode ...42 Focus Point Selection ...43 Focus Lock ...44 Manual Focus ...45 Image Quality and Size ...47 Image Quality ...47 Image Size...49 Using the Built-in Flash...50 Flash Mode ...51 ISO Sensitivity...54 Interval Timer Photography 56 Restoring Default Settings 58 P, S, A, and M Modes 61 Shutter Speed and...
... AF-Area Mode ...42 Focus Point Selection ...43 Focus Lock ...44 Manual Focus ...45 Image Quality and Size ...47 Image Quality ...47 Image Size...49 Using the Built-in Flash...50 Flash Mode ...51 ISO Sensitivity...54 Interval Timer Photography 56 Restoring Default Settings 58 P, S, A, and M Modes 61 Shutter Speed and...
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... with your eye accidentally. Keep these safety instructions where all warnings before using this could result in explosion or fire. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Continued operation could cause permanent visual impairment.... A Do not use in the presence of malfunction, the product should be no less than one meter (39...
... with your eye accidentally. Keep these safety instructions where all warnings before using this could result in explosion or fire. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Continued operation could cause permanent visual impairment.... A Do not use in the presence of malfunction, the product should be no less than one meter (39...
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... Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with wet hands. Observe the following precautions ...when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for an extended period. ...
... Before removing the battery turn the camera off before replacing the battery. A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with wet hands. Observe the following precautions ...when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for an extended period. ...
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... Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. The following apply only to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notices • No part of the manuals..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without prior notice. • Nikon will not be collected separately. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities...
... Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. The following apply only to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notices • No part of the manuals..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without prior notice. • Nikon will not be collected separately. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities...
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...Connect the equipment into an outlet on a handling. Tel.: 631-547-4200 xiii These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon for your equipment. This Modifications equipment generates, uses, and can be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE ... Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. This power unit is no operate the equipment. may void the user's authority to provide D5100 reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in a residential installation.
...Connect the equipment into an outlet on a handling. Tel.: 631-547-4200 xiii These limits are not expressly approved by Nikon for your equipment. This Modifications equipment generates, uses, and can be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE ... Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. This power unit is no operate the equipment. may void the user's authority to provide D5100 reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in a residential installation.
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...WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. Deleted files can sometimes be punishable by law. • Items ...movies, and photographs is the user's responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in a foreign country is prohibited. • Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued ...
...WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. Deleted files can sometimes be punishable by law. • Items ...movies, and photographs is the user's responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercially available software, potentially resulting in a foreign country is prohibited. • Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued ...
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...flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and...such as lenses or optional flash units, should be available from product malfunction. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at the following URL for damages or lost profits that the ...
...flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and...such as lenses or optional flash units, should be available from product malfunction. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at the following URL for damages or lost profits that the ...
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...63) • i Auto (0 26) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 64) • j Auto (flash off) (0 26) • M-Manual (0 65) X Special Effects Modes Use special effects during shooting. • % Night vision (0 116) • 3 Selective color • g Color sketch (0 117, 120) (0 116, 118) • 1 Silhouette (0 ... (Live View) Selecting live view in i or j mode enables automatic scene selection ("scene auto selector"; 0 104) when autofocus is used. 3 Match your selection to suit the scene selected with the mode dial. The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following...
...63) • i Auto (0 26) • A-Aperture-priority auto (0 64) • j Auto (flash off) (0 26) • M-Manual (0 65) X Special Effects Modes Use special effects during shooting. • % Night vision (0 116) • 3 Selective color • g Color sketch (0 117, 120) (0 116, 118) • 1 Silhouette (0 ... (Live View) Selecting live view in i or j mode enables automatic scene selection ("scene auto selector"; 0 104) when autofocus is used. 3 Match your selection to suit the scene selected with the mode dial. The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following...
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... shown below. Failure to the ground. High-angle shots Frame live view. Self-portraits Use for self-portraits in the monitor (0 99). 4 The monitor shows a mirror image of what will appear in use, fold it back face down against the camera face out. To protect the monitor when...shots Frame live view shots with the camera close to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body. D Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. A See Also See "Framing Photographs in the Monitor" for normal photography. This ...
... shown below. Failure to the ground. High-angle shots Frame live view. Self-portraits Use for self-portraits in the monitor (0 99). 4 The monitor shows a mirror image of what will appear in use, fold it back face down against the camera face out. To protect the monitor when...shots Frame live view shots with the camera close to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body. D Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. A See Also See "Framing Photographs in the Monitor" for normal photography. This ...
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Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to settings. Press the P button once to view settings, and again to make changes to view options for the highlighted ...
Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to settings. Press the P button once to view settings, and again to make changes to view options for the highlighted ...
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M button Fn button E button X Choose a scene (h mode; 0 32). q mode Command dial Information display Mode P Command dial Information display Mode S or M Command dial Information display 7 Command dial Mode dial Choose a special effect (q mode; 0 115). h mode Command dial Information display Choose a combination of settings when shooting information is displayed in the monitor. Choose a shutter speed (mode S or M; 0 63, 65). The Command Dial The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 62).
M button Fn button E button X Choose a scene (h mode; 0 32). q mode Command dial Information display Mode P Command dial Information display Mode S or M Command dial Information display 7 Command dial Mode dial Choose a special effect (q mode; 0 115). h mode Command dial Information display Choose a combination of settings when shooting information is displayed in the monitor. Choose a shutter speed (mode S or M; 0 63, 65). The Command Dial The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 62).
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The role of the Fn button can be selected using Custom Setting f1 (Assign E/Fn button; 0 165), allowing the following settings to be adjusted by pressing the Fn + (E) button and rotating the command dial: Release mode (0 35) Fn (E) button Command dial Image quality/size (0 47) X ISO sensitivity (0 54) White balance (0 81) Active D-Lighting (0 74) Auto bracketing (0 88) 9
The role of the Fn button can be selected using Custom Setting f1 (Assign E/Fn button; 0 165), allowing the following settings to be adjusted by pressing the Fn + (E) button and rotating the command dial: Release mode (0 35) Fn (E) button Command dial Image quality/size (0 47) X ISO sensitivity (0 54) White balance (0 81) Active D-Lighting (0 74) Auto bracketing (0 88) 9
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G button 12 Press 1 or 3 to navigate the camera menus. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to select the desired menu. Press the G button to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display sub-menu X Move cursor down Follow the steps below to display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu.
G button 12 Press 1 or 3 to navigate the camera menus. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to select the desired menu. Press the G button to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu Select highlighted item or display sub-menu X Move cursor down Follow the steps below to display the menus. 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu.
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...°C (41-95°F). Failure to forcibly remove the plug adapter could in very rare instances result in the supplied MH-24 battery charger before use. About 1 hour and 30 minutes are required to begin charging again. Unplug the charger and remove the battery. 14
...°C (41-95°F). Failure to forcibly remove the plug adapter could in very rare instances result in the supplied MH-24 battery charger before use. About 1 hour and 30 minutes are required to begin charging again. Unplug the charger and remove the battery. 14
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... removing batteries. 2 Open the battery-chamber cover. A Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off . The latch locks the battery in the orientation shown (e), using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to release the battery and then remove the battery by the arrow to e one side. Unlatch...
... removing batteries. 2 Open the battery-chamber cover. A Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off . The latch locks the battery in the orientation shown (e), using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to release the battery and then remove the battery by the arrow to e one side. Unlatch...
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...above 40°C/104°F; X Do not attempt to observe this precaution will result in reduced battery performance. If the problem persists, cease use . 16 Unplug when not in the correct range and then unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. D The Battery and Charger.... If the CHARGE lamp flickers during charging, confirm that the temperature is in use immediately and take battery and charger to 60°C/140°F. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Do not use the battery at battery temperatures from 0°C/32°F to 15°C/59°...
...above 40°C/104°F; X Do not attempt to observe this precaution will result in reduced battery performance. If the problem persists, cease use . 16 Unplug when not in the correct range and then unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery. D The Battery and Charger.... If the CHARGE lamp flickers during charging, confirm that the temperature is in use immediately and take battery and charger to 60°C/140°F. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Do not use the battery at battery temperatures from 0°C/32°F to 15°C/59°...