Nikon D5100 Support Question
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Question posted by jaffynadi on March 10th, 2014
Can You Use Flash With Non Cpu Lens On D5100
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Reference Manual - Page 11
... Color...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...
Reference Manual - Page 17
... important occasions (such as lenses or optional flash units, should be inspected by Nikon specifically ...use with the camera, such as at right could damage the camera and may void your area. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. A Life-Long Learning
As part of non-Nikon electronic accessories could interfere with your Nikon digital...
Reference Manual - Page 79
... (0 198), lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Recommended for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion.
camera selects shutter speed for best results. User chooses shutter speed; D Lens Aperture Rings
When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring.
Shutter speed
Aperture
Fast shutter speed (1/1,600 s)
Slow shutter speed (1 s)
Large...
Reference Manual - Page 83
...whether the photograph would be under- Shutter speed and aperture
are exceeded, the indicator will flash. or over 2 EV
65 Optimal exposure
Underexposed by 1/3 EV
Overexposed by
t
pressing ...focus, and shoot.
Mode dial
2 Choose aperture and shutter speed. A The Exposure Indicator
If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than "Bulb" or "Time" is selected by over -exposed...
Reference Manual - Page 182
... between the main subject and the background.
• Standard i-TTL Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output is adjusted for built-in flash has a Guide Number of the background is raised. A Manual
A Y icon blinks in combination
with the optional flash unit.
Recommended for digital SLR is used in the viewfinder and information display when
Manual is selected and the...
Reference Manual - Page 190
...NX 2 manual). for the Image Dust Off option in the playback menu (0 150). A lens with the lens pointing up or down. To exit without acquiring image dust off
g
data, press G.
...if camera orientation is selected. Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is recommended. When using a zoom lens, zoom all photographs in .
1 Choose a start option.
Auto Image Rotation
G ...
Reference Manual - Page 217
see "Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses," below. Camera setting
Focus
Mode
MF (with the D5100: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses ...Non-CPU Lenses
Non-CPU lenses may only be used. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring and the camera metering system, i-TTL flash control, and other features requiring a CPU lens can not be used...
Reference Manual - Page 222
...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 multi-area AF 2
Flash Color Information Communication
REAR Rear-curtain sync
j Red-eye reduction
Power zoom
1 Only available when SU-800 is used regardless of mode selected with...
Reference Manual - Page 223
... "digital SLR" category in the monitor.
Take a test shot and view the results in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. Note that you choose spot metering to select standard i-TTL flash control.
The D5100 is attached in shooting modes other panels such as diffusion panels, as this may not be used to...
Reference Manual - Page 238
...but aperture not locked at highest f-number (0 198). • Non-CPU lens is attached but camera is pressed halfway. Turn the camera off ... Delete files or folders. Viewfinder display is out of focus: Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional eyepiece correction lenses (0 23, 206). Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as...8226; Built-in flash is charging (0 28). • Camera is not in...
Reference Manual - Page 240
Shooting (P, S, A, M)
Shutter-release disabled: • Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to M (0 65, 199). • Mode ...) appears in use (0 53). Effects of "Bulb" or "Time" selected in effect (0 69). n
222 Colors are unnatural: • Adjust white balance to image: A (auto) is selected for preset white balance: Image was not created with D5100 (0 87). Exposure...
Reference Manual - Page 242
... and remove the card. This memory card cannot be used . d/k Turn camera off immediately.
- Slide
Slide lock to "write" position. (blinks) card write-protect switch to minimum aperture (blinks) (largest f-number).
18, 198
Lens not attached
F/s • Attach non-IX NIKKOR lens.
197
(blinks) • If non-CPU lens is low. If problem persists, card may be...
Reference Manual - Page 243
... bright
• In mode: S Increase shutter speed
63
s (blinks)
A Choose a smaller aperture (larger f-number) 64
% Choose another setting or use a CPU lens.
(blinks) Change flash mode setting on optional flash unit or use CPU lens.
197, 199
• Use the flash.
50
• Change distance to prevent shadows from appearing in HDR mode
A (blinks)
Change shutter speed.
65, 76
Menus...
Reference Manual - Page 245
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 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
Total pixels
16.9 million
...
Reference Manual - Page 246
Non-CPU lenses can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of frame) centered on selected
focus point
Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 • Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0-20 EV
lens, 20 °C/68 °F)
• Spot metering: 2-20 EV
Exposure meter coupling
CPU
Mode
Auto modes (i auto; Time (requires optional ML-L3 remote control) X=1/200...
Reference Manual - Page 247
... Number
Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
Flash control
• TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for 3 s after flash is selected)
• Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens
• Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX...
Reference Manual - Page 250
... 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... 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens
Type
Type G AF-S DX NIKKOR zoom lens with built-in CPU and F mount for damages that may contain. manual focus
Vibration reduction Lens-shift method using independent zoom ring
Focusing
Autofocus...
Reference Manual - Page 251
...fingers. • Never use exclusively with a focal of 18 mm. A Using the Built-in Flash
When using only the hood. • If the lens will not be used for an extended period,...to prevent mold and rust. Rusting of a lens with Nikon DX format digital cameras. If the camera is pressed. D Lens Care
• Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from ...
Reference Manual - Page 256
... 54, 155 i-T TL 164 i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR 164
J
JPEG 47 JPEG basic 47 JPEG fine 47 JPEG normal 47
L
Landscape (Set Picture Control) 91 Language 19, 171 Large (Image size 49 Lens 17, 18, 197 Lens cap 17 Lens focus ring 17 Lens mount 1, 17, 46 Lens VR switch 17, 18 Live view 99...
Reference Manual - Page 257
... 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 resolution (HDMI)......... 148 Overview 128
P
Page size (...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
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