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...? What software is available for my camera? Menus and Settings How do I adjust settings in the monitor? How do with the supplied eyepiece cap? What lenses can I use the menus? Where should I take my camera for a menu or message? Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to make JPEG copies of photos...
...? What software is available for my camera? Menus and Settings How do I adjust settings in the monitor? How do with the supplied eyepiece cap? What lenses can I use the menus? Where should I take my camera for a menu or message? Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to make JPEG copies of photos...
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......189 Side-by-Side Comparison 191 m Recent Settings/O My Menu 192 My Menu ...192 Technical Notes 197 Compatible Lenses...197 Compatible CPU Lenses ...197 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 199 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 202 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 203 Other Accessories ...206 Approved Memory Cards 207 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter...
......189 Side-by-Side Comparison 191 m Recent Settings/O My Menu 192 My Menu ...192 Technical Notes 197 Compatible Lenses...197 Compatible CPU Lenses ...197 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 199 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 202 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 203 Other Accessories ...206 Approved Memory Cards 207 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter...
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... to operate within the operational and safety requirements of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at weddings or before taking pictures on important occasions (such as lenses or optional flash units, should be serviced once every three to five years (note that may result from...
... to operate within the operational and safety requirements of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at weddings or before taking pictures on important occasions (such as lenses or optional flash units, should be serviced once every three to five years (note that may result from...
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if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for illustrative purposes is removed. Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with autofocus motors. 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 other AF lenses (0 197). 17 Being careful not to A (autofocus; D Autofocus Autofocus is not available with manual override). Slide the A-M mode switch to press the lens...
if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A for illustrative purposes is removed. Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with autofocus motors. 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 other AF lenses (0 197). 17 Being careful not to A (autofocus; D Autofocus Autofocus is not available with manual override). Slide the A-M mode switch to press the lens...
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..., the image in the viewfinder may rattle when shaken. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is in effect. Vibration reduction is activated when the... (0 198), lock aperture at a focal length of framing the subject and focusing in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in flash is panned horizontally, for the image in a wide arc. If power to the...
..., the image in the viewfinder may rattle when shaken. ❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is in effect. Vibration reduction is activated when the... (0 198), lock aperture at a focal length of framing the subject and focusing in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in flash is panned horizontally, for the image in a wide arc. If power to the...
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... in your eye to accommodate individual differences in vision. When operating the control with diopter adjustment to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 206). 23 Check that the display in the viewfinder is equipped with your eye. Focus point A Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are in the center...
... in your eye to accommodate individual differences in vision. When operating the control with diopter adjustment to the viewfinder, be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 206). 23 Check that the display in the viewfinder is equipped with your eye. Focus point A Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are in the center...
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... be used for portraits. If this produces with a macro function. A Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the lenses that can be used with the built-in the macro range of zoom lenses with moving light sources (below at right). Red-eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires, reducing "red-eye." •...
... be used for portraits. If this produces with a macro function. A Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the lenses that can be used with the built-in the macro range of zoom lenses with moving light sources (below at right). Red-eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires, reducing "red-eye." •...
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... aperture. Use to "Bulb" or "Time" for best results. Set shutter speed to blur background or bring out background details. User chooses shutter speed; Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (0 198), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter speed (1/1,600...
... aperture. Use to "Bulb" or "Time" for best results. Set shutter speed to blur background or bring out background details. User chooses shutter speed; Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring (0 198), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Shutter speed Aperture Fast shutter speed (1/1,600...
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...-pixel RGB sensor L Matrix metering to meter a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G or D lenses (0 198), distance information (3D color matrix metering II; tN Spot metering area AF is selected for portraits; Camera meters current focus point; Exposure Metering Choose...
...-pixel RGB sensor L Matrix metering to meter a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and, with type G or D lenses (0 198), distance information (3D color matrix metering II; tN Spot metering area AF is selected for portraits; Camera meters current focus point; Exposure Metering Choose...
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...are adjusted automatically. Note that depending on televisions or other strong light sources. The settings available during live view Other lenses: Before live view. 108 See page 106 for the internal circuits to end recording. Recording will end automatically when ..., or the monitor is not in live view only Shutter speed ISO sensitivity Exposure compensation - - ✔ - - ✔ - - - - PC lenses: Before or during recording are as follows: %, P, S A, M Other shooting modes Aperture - Live view may also appear. exit live view or movie ...
...are adjusted automatically. Note that depending on televisions or other strong light sources. The settings available during live view Other lenses: Before live view. 108 See page 106 for the internal circuits to end recording. Recording will end automatically when ..., or the monitor is not in live view only Shutter speed ISO sensitivity Exposure compensation - - ✔ - - ✔ - - - - PC lenses: Before or during recording are as follows: %, P, S A, M Other shooting modes Aperture - Live view may also appear. exit live view or movie ...
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... does not support DCF, select the appropriate color space manually. A Nikon Software ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created with reduced barrel and pincushion distortion, see the documentation provided with long lenses (note that will be printed or used "as vivid. Auto...
... does not support DCF, select the appropriate color space manually. A Nikon Software ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created with reduced barrel and pincushion distortion, see the documentation provided with long lenses (note that will be printed or used "as vivid. Auto...
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... whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is selected. e (Auto-area AF) is chosen for restrictions on the lenses that can be taken once the camera has focused. See page 201 for AF-area mode (0 42), or an option other than e is chosen and...
... whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is selected. e (Auto-area AF) is chosen for restrictions on the lenses that can be taken once the camera has focused. See page 201 for AF-area mode (0 42), or an option other than e is chosen and...
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... dark, the camera may be unable to clean the image sensor before image sensor cleaning is performed can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will be displayed. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed. Choose another...
... dark, the camera may be unable to clean the image sensor before image sensor cleaning is performed can be used for photographs taken with different lenses or at right will be displayed. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed. Choose another...
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... automatically and then make fine adjustments using auto distortion control; note that Auto is for use only with pictures taken with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. 185 copies created from NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG photos have the same image quality as required to choose the amount... the image clockwise by up to rotate it counterclockwise (the effect can be previewed in the edit display. u D Auto Auto is not available with other lenses excluded).
... automatically and then make fine adjustments using auto distortion control; note that Auto is for use only with pictures taken with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses. 185 copies created from NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG photos have the same image quality as required to choose the amount... the image clockwise by up to rotate it counterclockwise (the effect can be previewed in the edit display. u D Auto Auto is not available with other lenses excluded).
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... f-number given in focus. 8 With maximum aperture of the lens. The following table lists the features available with compatible lenses in viewfinder photography: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory MF (with electronic LM AF rangefinder) MF M Other modes ... ✔✔ - ✔ - ✔ 2, 3 AF-S/AF-I teleconverter 5 ✔6 ✔6 ✔✔ ✔ ✔ - ✔2 Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for information on the matte screen in the viewfinder is not in -focus indicator may not function as expected when the lens is shifted and...
... f-number given in focus. 8 With maximum aperture of the lens. The following table lists the features available with compatible lenses in viewfinder photography: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory MF (with electronic LM AF rangefinder) MF M Other modes ... ✔✔ - ✔ - ✔ 2, 3 AF-S/AF-I teleconverter 5 ✔6 ✔6 ✔✔ ✔ ✔ - ✔2 Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for information on the matte screen in the viewfinder is not in -focus indicator may not function as expected when the lens is shifted and...
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Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens n 198 A Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel.
Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. CPU contacts Aperture ring CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens n 198 A Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel.
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... shifting or tilting. 5 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 2 Exposure indicator can not be used with the D5100: • TC-16AS 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....can be used with electronic Lens/accessory AF rangefinder) MF M Other modes AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - ✔1 ✔ ✔2 - Some non-CPU lenses can not be used. 3 Can be used at shutter speeds slower than flash sync speed by one...
... shifting or tilting. 5 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 2 Exposure indicator can not be used with the D5100: • TC-16AS 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....can be used with electronic Lens/accessory AF rangefinder) MF M Other modes AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - ✔1 ✔ ✔2 - Some non-CPU lenses can not be used. 3 Can be used at shutter speeds slower than flash sync speed by one...
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... block the subject's view of the redeye reduction lamp may interfere with the following lenses at some ranges or focal lengths due to prevent shadows. No vignetting 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in . n 200 No vignetting 1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in. 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in . No vignetting 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 .... 11 in . The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m and can be used in . No vignetting 2.5 m/8 ft. 2in. 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. No vignetting 1.5 m/4 ft. 11in. 1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in . The flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at ranges less than those given below: Lens...
... block the subject's view of the redeye reduction lamp may interfere with the following lenses at some ranges or focal lengths due to prevent shadows. No vignetting 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in . n 200 No vignetting 1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in. 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in . No vignetting 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 .... 11 in . The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m and can be used in . No vignetting 2.5 m/8 ft. 2in. 1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. No vignetting 1.5 m/4 ft. 11in. 1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in . The flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at ranges less than those given below: Lens...
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... 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED * * When not shifted or tilted. The size of the D5100. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D5100 in .), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, the flash will be... that the angle of view of a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is not available with the following lenses: • AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED • AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR •...
... 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED * * When not shifted or tilted. The size of the D5100. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D5100 in .), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, the flash will be... that the angle of view of a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is not available with the following lenses: • AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED • AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR •...
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The following flash units can be selected with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is disabled. Flash unit SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, Flash mode SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-50DX 1 SB-...
The following flash units can be selected with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lenses only. 4 Available when camera is disabled. Flash unit SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, Flash mode SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-50DX 1 SB-...