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...information that default settings are used . Thank you need, the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read by all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read before using the... in this manual. To get the most from the following symbols and conventions are used : D This icon marks cautions; Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. See page 11 for your purchase of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is available from your...
...information that default settings are used . Thank you need, the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read by all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read before using the... in this manual. To get the most from the following symbols and conventions are used : D This icon marks cautions; Digitutor "Digitutor", a series of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. See page 11 for your purchase of "watch and learn" manuals in movie form, is available from your...
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...L.L.C. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by law from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with...preset manual white balance (0 84). Deleted files can sometimes be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Be sure to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices....
...L.L.C. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by law from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with...preset manual white balance (0 84). Deleted files can sometimes be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Be sure to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices....
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... (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are particularly recommended if the camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and...
... (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are particularly recommended if the camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and...
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...upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. A The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to the "write" position. 4GB Write-protect switch 21 Holding the memory card as described on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately; ...0 207). 1 Turn the camera off , open the card slot (w). 4GB 4GB 3 Insert the memory card. When this is in the "lock...
...upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. A The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to the "write" position. 4GB Write-protect switch 21 Holding the memory card as described on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately; ...0 207). 1 Turn the camera off , open the card slot (w). 4GB 4GB 3 Insert the memory card. When this is in the "lock...
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... "ISO sensitivity" is not displayed in the monitor, press the P button. Information display P button 2 Display ISO sensitivity options. If shooting information is the digital equivalent of 1/3 EV; Hi 0.3, Hi 0.7, Hi 1, Hi 2 1 z Place the cursor in the information display and press J. 3 Choose an ISO... sensitivity. To return to be affected by noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines; Choosing Auto allows the camera to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the more likely the image is particularly likely at settings of...
... "ISO sensitivity" is not displayed in the monitor, press the P button. Information display P button 2 Display ISO sensitivity options. If shooting information is the digital equivalent of 1/3 EV; Hi 0.3, Hi 0.7, Hi 1, Hi 2 1 z Place the cursor in the information display and press J. 3 Choose an ISO... sensitivity. To return to be affected by noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines; Choosing Auto allows the camera to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the more likely the image is particularly likely at settings of...
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D5100 (default folder) Current folder Other folders (in alphabetical order) • New: Create a new folder and name it as described on page 96. • Delete: Delete all empty folders on page 96. If a photograph is taken when the current folder is full or contains a photograph numbered 9999, the camera...the same name intact. During shooting, pictures are preceded by a three-digit folder number assigned automatically by adding one to reset shooting menu settings. Renaming changes all folders named NIKON (100NIKON, 101NIKON, 102NIKON, etc.) will be visible when Current is selected...
D5100 (default folder) Current folder Other folders (in alphabetical order) • New: Create a new folder and name it as described on page 96. • Delete: Delete all empty folders on page 96. If a photograph is taken when the current folder is full or contains a photograph numbered 9999, the camera...the same name intact. During shooting, pictures are preceded by a three-digit folder number assigned automatically by adding one to reset shooting menu settings. Renaming changes all folders named NIKON (100NIKON, 101NIKON, 102NIKON, etc.) will be visible when Current is selected...
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...used "as vivid. applications and printers that will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving the camera. results are DCF compliant; i JPEG photographs taken in a digital image file. A Retouch: Distortion Control For information creating copies of the final photograph, and ... the gamut of colors available for images that will be printed without modification or viewed in publishing and commercial printing. A Nikon Software ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created...
...used "as vivid. applications and printers that will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving the camera. results are DCF compliant; i JPEG photographs taken in a digital image file. A Retouch: Distortion Control For information creating copies of the final photograph, and ... the gamut of colors available for images that will be printed without modification or viewed in publishing and commercial printing. A Nikon Software ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created...
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...105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is used regardless of mode selected with flash unit. 7 Can be selected with camera. ❚❚ Other Flash Units The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units: Flash ...The SU-800 itself is not equipped with a flash. 2 CPU lens required. 3 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is used with spot metering or when selected with flash unit. 4 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is used with spot metering. 5 Selected with flash unit. 6 Auto aperture (AA) is used to ...
...105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is used regardless of mode selected with flash unit. 7 Can be selected with camera. ❚❚ Other Flash Units The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units: Flash ...The SU-800 itself is not equipped with a flash. 2 CPU lens required. 3 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is used with spot metering or when selected with flash unit. 4 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is used with spot metering. 5 Selected with flash unit. 6 Auto aperture (AA) is used to ...
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...Note that you choose spot metering to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. If the flash-ready indicator blinks for about three seconds after...700 or SB-600 flash unit or SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander are used for detailed instructions. The D5100 is available for all focus points; i-TTL flash control can not be achieved at ISO sensitivities between...illumination with the following restrictions: • SB-900: AF-assist illumination is not included in the "digital SLR" category in effect. with the focus points shown at full power and the photograph may not be...
...Note that you choose spot metering to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. If the flash-ready indicator blinks for about three seconds after...700 or SB-600 flash unit or SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander are used for detailed instructions. The D5100 is available for all focus points; i-TTL flash control can not be achieved at ISO sensitivities between...illumination with the following restrictions: • SB-900: AF-assist illumination is not included in the "digital SLR" category in effect. with the focus points shown at full power and the photograph may not be...
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... 11400 1 All figures are stored as image files with names of the form "DSC_nnnn.xxx," where nnnn is a four-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera, and xxx is one of NEF (RAW)+JPEG have names that begin with "DSC_" ; copies created with the other...
... 11400 1 All figures are stored as image files with names of the form "DSC_nnnn.xxx," where nnnn is a four-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera, and xxx is one of NEF (RAW)+JPEG have names that begin with "DSC_" ; copies created with the other...
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... Clear Matte Mark VII screen Quick return Instant return, electronically controlled n 227 Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D5100 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Effective angle of view Approx. 1.5 × lens focal length (Nikon DX format) Effective pixels Effective pixels 16.2 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.6 × 15...
... Clear Matte Mark VII screen Quick return Instant return, electronically controlled n 227 Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D5100 Digital Camera Type Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Effective angle of view Approx. 1.5 × lens focal length (Nikon DX format) Effective pixels Effective pixels 16.2 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.6 × 15...
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... reduction Lens-shift method using independent zoom ring Focusing Autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor; Nikon will not be held liable for use exclusively with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras Focal length 18-55 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 Lens construction 11 elements in 8 groups (including...length scale Graduated in . (distance from any time and without prior notice. mount flange) Weight Approx. 265 g (9.3 oz.) Nikon reserves the right to camera Zoom Manual zoom using voice coil motors (VCMs) Minimum focus distance 0.28 m (0.9 ft) from focal plane mark (0 46)...
... reduction Lens-shift method using independent zoom ring Focusing Autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor; Nikon will not be held liable for use exclusively with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras Focal length 18-55 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 Lens construction 11 elements in 8 groups (including...length scale Graduated in . (distance from any time and without prior notice. mount flange) Weight Approx. 265 g (9.3 oz.) Nikon reserves the right to camera Zoom Manual zoom using voice coil motors (VCMs) Minimum focus distance 0.28 m (0.9 ft) from focal plane mark (0 46)...
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... using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers. • Never use exclusively with a focal of a lens with Nikon DX format digital cameras. Rusting of the internal mechanism can only cover the angle of view of 20 mm or more; If the... camera is equipped with naphtha or camphor moth balls. • Keep the lens dry. Camera D7000, D5000, D3100, D3000, D300 series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70 series, D60, D50, D40 series Minimum...
... using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers. • Never use exclusively with a focal of a lens with Nikon DX format digital cameras. Rusting of the internal mechanism can only cover the angle of view of 20 mm or more; If the... camera is equipped with naphtha or camphor moth balls. • Keep the lens dry. Camera D7000, D5000, D3100, D3000, D300 series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70 series, D60, D50, D40 series Minimum...
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...used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.3: The D5100 supports Exif (... Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of the SD-3C, LLC. Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade names mentioned in the United States and/or other documentation provided with the digital camera and...
...used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.3: The D5100 supports Exif (... Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of the SD-3C, LLC. Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade names mentioned in the United States and/or other documentation provided with the digital camera and...
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...78 N NEF 47 NEF (RAW 47, 183 NEF (RAW) processing 183 Neutral (Set Picture Control).......91 Nikon Transfer 2 137, 138 Non-CPU lens 199 Number of shots 236 O Optional flash 164, 202 Output ... 207 Remote on duration 161 Remove items (My Menu)......... 194 Removing the lens from the camera 18 Reset 58, 152, 157 Reset custom settings 157 Reset shooting menu 152 Resize 184 ...202 Spot metering 68 sRGB 153 Standard (Set Picture Control)... 91 Standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR 164 Start printing (PictBridge)141, 143 Storage folder 152 Straighten 185 T Television 146 Thumbnail...
...78 N NEF 47 NEF (RAW 47, 183 NEF (RAW) processing 183 Neutral (Set Picture Control).......91 Nikon Transfer 2 137, 138 Non-CPU lens 199 Number of shots 236 O Optional flash 164, 202 Output ... 207 Remote on duration 161 Remove items (My Menu)......... 194 Removing the lens from the camera 18 Reset 58, 152, 157 Reset custom settings 157 Reset shooting menu 152 Resize 184 ...202 Spot metering 68 sRGB 153 Standard (Set Picture Control)... 91 Standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR 164 Start printing (PictBridge)141, 143 Storage folder 152 Straighten 185 T Television 146 Thumbnail...