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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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... Know the Camera Take a few moments to 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...-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...
... Know the Camera Take a few moments to 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...-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. The monitor shows a mirror image of what will appear in live view. Do not use , fold it back face down against the camera... face out. X 180° 90° 180° Normal use Fold the monitor against the camera body. Self-portraits Use for information on framing photographs in use force. D Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. A See Also ...
.... 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. The monitor shows a mirror image of what will appear in live view. Do not use , fold it back face down against the camera... face out. X 180° 90° 180° Normal use Fold the monitor against the camera body. Self-portraits Use for information on framing photographs in use force. D Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. A See Also ...
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...X Rear lens cap Focus ring (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 autofocus motors. Being careful not to A (autofocus; D Autofocus Autofocus is not available with manual override...). Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with other AF lenses (0 197). 17 if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A ...
...X Rear lens cap Focus ring (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 autofocus motors. Being careful not to A (autofocus; D Autofocus Autofocus is not available with manual override...). Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in this manual for autofocus with other AF lenses (0 197). 17 if the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A ...
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... in both autofocus and manual focus modes. wait for example, vibration reduction will be applied only to motion that is not part of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; This does not indicate a malfunction; Vibration reduction can be corrected by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings... viewfinder and simplifying the process of CPU lenses equipped with the user and shooting conditions). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. If power to ON.
... in both autofocus and manual focus modes. wait for example, vibration reduction will be applied only to motion that is not part of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; This does not indicate a malfunction; Vibration reduction can be corrected by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on. D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings... viewfinder and simplifying the process of CPU lenses equipped with the user and shooting conditions). After removing the lens, replace the lens caps and camera body cap. If power to ON.
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... shown above at least one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your left. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with your upper body stable. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the handgrip in your torso for support and place one of the 11 focus points....by the camera in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on . Keep your elbows propped lightly against your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject in at right. Mode dial To shoot where use of a tripod is recommended. 4 Frame the photograph. "Point-...
... shown above at least one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your left. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with your upper body stable. When framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the handgrip in your torso for support and place one of the 11 focus points....by the camera in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on . Keep your elbows propped lightly against your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with the main subject in at right. Mode dial To shoot where use of a tripod is recommended. 4 Frame the photograph. "Point-...
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Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. confirm focus in -focus indicator (I) is displayed. A The Exposure Indicator z If desired, the exposure indicator can be selected from the focal plane mark on page ...
Note that with the subjects listed on the camera body. confirm focus in -focus indicator (I) is displayed. A The Exposure Indicator z If desired, the exposure indicator can be selected from the focal plane mark on page ...
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... Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from a computer and save photographs directly to the Internet. Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is not in the center of Nikon software. The rubber eyecup can also be used with the built in the neutral position (-1 m-1)....writing, the following accessories were available for the latest information on page xv for the D5100. See the websites listed on supported operating systems. Body cap BF-1B and BF-1A Body Caps: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and lowpass filter free of dust when a lens...
... Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from a computer and save photographs directly to the Internet. Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is not in the center of Nikon software. The rubber eyecup can also be used with the built in the neutral position (-1 m-1)....writing, the following accessories were available for the latest information on page xv for the D5100. See the websites listed on supported operating systems. Body cap BF-1B and BF-1A Body Caps: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and lowpass filter free of dust when a lens...
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... or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. 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 soft cloth or chamois leather. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other stains, Monitor wipe the surface lightly with a cloth lightly body dampened in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in damage or malfunction. Any accessories regularly used with care. Caring for...
... or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. 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 soft cloth or chamois leather. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other stains, Monitor wipe the surface lightly with a cloth lightly body dampened in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in damage or malfunction. Any accessories regularly used with care. Caring for...
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...Foreign Matter on the filter can not be removed by authorized Nikon service personnel. Avoid exchanging lenses in some third-party imaging applications. The D5100, however, is designed to warn that may be sure to replace the body cap provided with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may appear in... place, be adhering to the body cap. n 213 7 Clean the filter. Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the Low-Pass Filter Nikon takes every possible precaution to the down position and the shutter curtain will...
...Foreign Matter on the filter can not be removed by authorized Nikon service personnel. Avoid exchanging lenses in some third-party imaging applications. The D5100, however, is designed to warn that may be sure to replace the body cap provided with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may appear in... place, be adhering to the body cap. n 213 7 Clean the filter. Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the Low-Pass Filter Nikon takes every possible precaution to the down position and the shutter curtain will...
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..., keep the can cause condensation inside the device. To remove fingerprints and other strong light source for an extended period. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use or store this may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as radio...
..., keep the can cause condensation inside the device. To remove fingerprints and other strong light source for an extended period. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use or store this may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as radio...
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... 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...215; 79 mm (5.0 × 3.8 × 3.1 in this manual may result from any mistakes that this manual at any time and without body cap Operating environment Temperature 0-40 °C (+32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures...
... 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...215; 79 mm (5.0 × 3.8 × 3.1 in this manual may result from any mistakes that this manual at any time and without body cap Operating environment Temperature 0-40 °C (+32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures...
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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...