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A Observe proper precautions when handling the charger • Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. • Do not short the charger terminals. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger. • Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire. • Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
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XIntroduction X Package Contents Confirm that the package contains the following items: BS-1 accessory shoe cover DK-20 rubber eyecup BF-1B body cap D5100 digital camera EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover) MH-24 battery charger (plug adapter supplied in countries or regions where required; shape depends on country of sale) ViewNX 2 CD User’s Manual (this booklet) Quick Start Guide Reference CD Warranty DK-5 eyepiece cap AN-DC3 strap UC-E6 USB cable EG-CP14 audio/video (A/V) ca
Getting to Know the Camera X Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body 24 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 25 13 14 15 7 16 8 9 17 18 19 10 26 27 28 20 11 22 21 29 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 Mode dial ...................................4 Live view switch ..............44, 51 R (information) button.... 6, 48 Movie-record button............
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 2 7 8 9 10 X 11 12 3 4 13 14 15 16 17 5 18 19 21 6 20 22 1 Viewfinder eyepiece..............31 2 Rubber eyecup .......................31 3 G (menu) button ................8 Two-button reset button 4 Infrared receiver (rear)..........30 5 Monitor ............................... 5, 14 Viewing settings ...................6 Live view...............................48 Full-frame playback ...........26 6 Tripod socket 7 Diopter adjustment control.........................
The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes: X Auto Modes (0 18) Select these modes for simple, pointand-shoot photography. • i Auto • j Auto (flash off) P, S, A, and M Modes (0 43) Select these modes for full control over camera settings. • P—Programmed auto • S—Shutter-priority auto • A—Aperture-priority auto • M—Manual Special Effects Modes Use special effects during shooting.
The Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below. X 180° 90° 180° Normal use Fold the monitor against the camera face out. This position is recommended for normal photography. Low-angle shots Frame live view shots with the camera close to the ground. High-angle shots Frame live view shots while holding the camera over your head. Self-portraits Use for self-portraits in live view. The monitor shows a mirror image of what will appear in the final picture.
The Information Display X Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display. Press the P button once to view settings, and again to make changes to settings. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. P button 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 15 2 3 4 5 6 16 17 18 1 Shooting mode i auto/ j auto (flash off) .............. 18 Scene modes ...................... 21 P, S, A, and M modes...........
The Viewfinder X 1 2 3 4 10 5 6 11 7 12 8 9 14 15 16 13 Focus points Focus indicator .........................................................19 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator Shutter speed ...........................................................43 Aperture (f-number) ...............................................43 Battery indicator ......................................................17 Bracketing indicator “K” (appears when memory remains for over 1,000 exposures).....................
Camera Menus X Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 10) • C: Shooting (0 10) • A: Custom Settings (0 11) • • • B: Setup (0 11) N: Retouch (0 11) m/O: Recent settings or My Menu (0 11) Slider shows position in current menu. Current settings are shown by icons. Menu options Options in current menu.
Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. X G button 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. 4 Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. 5 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item.
6 Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. X 7 Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. 8 Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button. Note the following: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available. • While pressing 2 generally has the same effect as pressing J, there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J.
❚❚ A Custom Settings Reset custom settings Autofocus a1: AF-C priority selection a2: Built-in AF-assist illuminator a3: Rangefinder Exposure b1: EV steps for exposure cntrl.
First Steps Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards. X 1 Charge the battery. If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown below at left, making sure the plug is fully inserted. Insert the battery and plug the charger in. An exhausted battery will fully charge in about an hour and thirty minutes.
3 Insert a memory card (available separately). Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation. 4GB X A Formatting Memory Cards If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or if the card has been formatted in another device, select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the on-screen instructions to format the card (0 11). Note that this permanently deletes any data the card may contain.
5 Open the monitor. Open the monitor as shown. Do not use force. X 6 Choose a language and set the camera clock. Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed; use the multi selector and J button to select a language and set the camera clock.
7 Focus the viewfinder. Rotate the diopter adjustment control until the viewfinder display and focus point are in sharp focus. When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye.
X The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the “lock” position, the memory card can not be formatted and photos can not be deleted or recorded (a beep will sound if you attempt to release the shutter). To unlock the memory card, slide the switch to the “write” position. 4GB A Write-protect switch A Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses.
sBasic Photography and Playback Battery Level and Card Capacity Before shooting, turn the camera on and check the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the information display or viewfinder (if the monitor is off, press the P button to view the information display; if the monitor does not turn on, the battery is exhausted and must be recharged). s ❚❚ Battery Level Information display L K H H (blinks) Viewfinder Description — Battery fully charged. Battery partially — discharged. Low battery.
Taking Photographs This section describes how to take photographs in i and j modes, automatic “point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. The information display will appear in the monitor. s 2 Select i or j mode.
6 Check the indicators in the viewfinder. When the focus operation is complete, the selected focus points will be briefly highlighted, a beep will sound (a beep may not sound if the subject is moving), and the in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder. In-focus indicator Description I Subject in focus. Camera unable to focus using I (blinks) autofocus. See page 33.
A Auto Meter-Off The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about 8 seconds (auto meter-off ), reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display. The auto meter-off delay can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers; 0 11).
Creative Photography (Scene Modes) The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on pages 0 18–20. The Mode Dial The following scenes can be selected with the mode dial: Mode dial s k Portrait Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones.
p Child Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural. s m Sports Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. n Close up Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges). Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur.
Other Scenes The following scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial to h and rotating the command dial until the desired scene appears in the monitor. Mode dial Command dial Monitor s o Night Portrait Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur. r Night Landscape Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes, including street lighting and neon signs.
t Beach/Snow Capture the brightness of sunlit expanses of water, snow, or sand. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. s u Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. The built-in flash and AFassist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. v Dusk/Dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset.
x Candlelight For photographs taken by candlelight. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. s y Blossom Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. z Autumn Colors Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves.
Basic Playback Photographs are automatically displayed for a few seconds after shooting. If no photograph is displayed in the monitor, the most recent picture can be viewed by pressing the K button. 1 Press the K button. A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. s K button 2 View additional pictures. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2 or rotating the command dial. To view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3. 1/ 12 –1. 3 1/ 250 F11 +1.
To display images in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or 72 images (thumbnail playback), press the W button. Use the multi selector or command dial to highlight images and press J to display the highlighted image full frame. Press X to reduce the number of W button images displayed. W W W W s X Full-frame playback X X Thumbnail playback To view images taken on a selected date (calendar playback), press the W button when 72 images are displayed.
z More on Photography Release Mode Choose from the following release modes: Mode Description 8 I Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed. E z " # J 1 Continuous: While shutter-release button is held down, camera records up to 4 frames per second. Self-timer: Use self-timer for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake (0 30).
3 Choose a release mode. Highlight a release mode and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. A The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession; note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full.
Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 67) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select a release mode.
D Before Using the Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery-insulator sheet. A Cover the Viewfinder When taking photos without your eye to the viewfinder, remove the DK-20 rubber eyecup (q) and insert the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap as shown (w). This prevents light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure. Hold the camera firmly when removing the rubber eyecup.
Focus This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus Mode Choose from the following focus modes. Note that AF-S and AF-C are available only in modes P, S, A, and M. Option AF-A AF-S z AF-C MF 1 Description Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus if subject is Auto-servo stationary, continuous-servo autofocus if subject is moving. Shutter can AF only be released if camera is able to focus. Single-servo For stationary subjects.
3 Choose a focus mode. Highlight a focus mode and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. A Predictive Focus Tracking In AF-C mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward or away from the camera while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. This allows the camera to track focus while attempting to predict where the subject will be when the shutter is released.
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. Note that d (Dynamic-area AF) and f (3D-tracking (11 points)) are not available when AF-S is selected for focus mode. Option z Description User selects focus point using multi selector; camera focuses on c Single-point AF subject in selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects.
Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card. Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality). Option Description Raw 14-bit data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory NEF (RAW) NEF card.
Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from the following options: Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) * # Large 4,928 × 3,264 41.7 × 27.6/16.4 × 11.4 $ Medium 3,696× 2,448 31.3 × 20.7/12.3 × 8.2 % Small 2,464 × 1,632 20.9 × 13.8/8.2 × 5.4 * Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi. Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch=approximately 2.54 cm). Image size 1 Place the cursor in the information display.
Using the Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. ❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and g Modes 1 Choose a flash mode (0 38). 2 Take pictures. The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is taken. If the flash does not pop up automatically, DO NOT attempt to raise it by hand. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the flash.
Flash Mode The flash modes available vary with shooting mode: i, k, p, n, s, w, g No Auto Njo Auto+red-eye reduction j Off z o Auto+slow sync+ Njr red-eye reduction Nr j N 0 Fill flash Auto+slow sync Off P, A S, M N Fill flash N Fill flash Nj Red-eye reduction Nj Red-eye reduction Njp Slow sync+red-eye reduction Nq Rear-curtain sync Np Slow sync Nq * Rear curtain+slow sync * p appears in information display when setting is complete. 1 Place the cursor in the information display.
A Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the previous page may combine one or more of the following settings, as shown by the flash mode icon: • AUTO (auto flash): When lighting is poor or subject is back lit, flash pops up automatically when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. • j (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. Red-eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires, reducing “red-eye.” • j (off): Flash does not fire even when lighting is poor or subject is back-lit.
ISO Sensitivity “ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the more likely the image is to be affected by noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines; noise is particularly likely at settings of Hi 0.3–Hi 2). Choosing Auto allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions.
Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. D Before Shooting Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. To ensure that shooting starts at the desired time, check that the camera clock is set correctly (0 14). Use of a tripod is recommended. Mount the camera on a tripod before shooting begins.
4 Choose the number of intervals. Press 4 or 2 to highlight number of intervals (i.e., the number of times the camera shoots); press 1 or 3 to change. Press 2 to continue. 5 Start shooting. Highlight On and press J (to return to the shooting menu without starting the interval timer, highlight Off and press J). The first series of shots will be taken at the specified starting time, or after about 3 s if Now was selected for Choose start time in Step 2.
P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. See the Reference Manual (on CD) for more information on each mode. Mode Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure (user can rotate command dial to choose from different Programmed auto combinations of shutter speed and aperture that will produce optimal exposure).
x Live View/Movies Framing Photographs in the Monitor Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. 1 Rotate the live view switch. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder. Live view switch 2 Position the focus point. Position the focus point over your subject as described on page 47. x 3 Focus point Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway.
Focusing in Live View Follow the steps below to choose focus and AF-area modes and position the focus point. ❚❚ Choosing a Focus Mode The following focus modes are available in live view: Option Single-servo AF-S AF Full-timeAF-F servo AF Description For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously during live view and movie recording. Focus manually.
❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode In modes other than i and j, the following AF-area modes can be selected in live view: Option Description The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait subjects 6 Face-priority AF facing the camera. Use for portraits. Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other non-portrait 7 Wide-area AF subjects. Use the multi selector to select the focus point. Use for pin-point focus on a selected spot in the frame. A tripod is 8 Normal-area AF recommended.
❚❚ Choosing the Focus Point The method for selecting the focus point for autofocus varies with the option selected for AF-area mode (0 46). 6 (face-priority AF): A double yellow border will be displayed when the camera detects a portrait subject facing the camera (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of 35, are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject; to choose a different subject, use the multi selector).
A The Live View Display t y q w e r u i o Description 0 The mode currently selected with the mode dial. Select i Shooting mode 4 or j for automatic scene selection (autofocus only; 0 49). “No movie” icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded. 51 Audio recording indicator Indicates whether sound is being recorded with movies. 51 The amount of time remaining before live view ends Time remaining 50, 52 automatically. Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less. Focus mode The current focus mode.
A Automatic Scene Selection (Scene Auto Selector) If live view is selected in i or j mode, the camera will automatically analyze the subject and select the appropriate shooting mode when autofocus is enabled. The selected mode is shown in the monitor.
D Shooting in Live View Mode To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with exposure, remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap before shooting (0 31). Although they will not appear in the final picture, flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame.
Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view. 1 Rotate the live view switch. The mirror is raised and the view through the lens is displayed in the monitor instead of the viewfinder. D The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 48) indicates that movies can not be recorded. A Live view switch Before Recording Set aperture before recording in mode A or M. 2 Focus.
A Taking Photographs During Movie Recording To end movie recording, take a photograph, and exit to live view, press the shutter-release button all the way down and hold it in this position until the shutter is released. A Maximum Length Each movie file can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 minutes long; note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 67). Movies recorded in miniature effect mode are up to three minutes long when played back.
❚❚ Movie Settings Choose movie quality and sound options. • Movie quality: Choose from the following options. The frame rate depends on the option currently selected for Video mode in the setup menu (0 11): r s k l o m n p 1 2 3 4 Movie quality Frame size (pixels) Frame rate 30 fps 1, 2 1920 × 1080 25 fps 2, 3 24 fps 30 fps 1 1280 × 720 25 fps 3 24 fps 30 fps 1 640 × 424 25 fps 3 Bit rate (high/normal quality) Quality Maximum length 18 Mbps/10 Mbps ★ high/normal 10 Mbps/6 Mbps 20 min.
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 26). Press J to start playback. 1 icon Length Current position/total length Volume Guide The following operations can be performed: To Use Description Pause Play x Pause playback. J Advance/ rewind Adjust volume Edit movie Return to fullframe playback X/W A /K Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback. Press shutter-release button halfway. Monitor will turn off; photographs can be taken immediately.
%Special Effects Special effects can be used when recording images. Shooting with Special Effects The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial to q and rotating the command dial until the desired option appears in the monitor. Mode dial Command dial Monitor A NEF (RAW) If NEF (RAW)+JPEG is selected for image quality in %, g, (, or 3 mode, only the JPEG images will be recorded (0 35).
% Night Vision Use under conditions of darkness to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities (with some noise in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines). Autofocus is available in live view only; manual focus can be used if the camera is unable to focus. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to reduce blur. g Color Sketch The camera detects and colors outlines for a color sketch effect.
3 Selective Color All colors other than the selected colors are recorded in black and white. The effect can be chosen during live view (0 44). The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended when lighting is poor. 1 Silhouette Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended when lighting is poor. 2 High Key Use with bright scenes to create bright images that seem filled with light. The built-in flash turns off.
Options Available in Live View ❚❚ g Color Sketch 1 Select live view. Rotate the live view switch to raise the mirror and display the view through the lens in the monitor. Live view switch 2 Adjust options. Press J to display the options shown at right (note that the options temporarily clear from the display during autofocus). Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Outlines and press 4 or 2 to change.
3 Display options. Press J to display miniature effect options. 4 Adjust options. Press 4 or 2 to choose the orientation of the area that will be in focus and press 1 or 3 to adjust its width. 5 Return to the live view display. Press J to return to live view. To exit live view, rotate the live view switch. The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs taken using the viewfinder. ❚❚ 3 Selective Color 1 Select live view.
4 Choose the color range. Color range Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final image. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors. 5 Select additional colors. To select additional colors, rotate the command dial to highlight another of the three color boxes at the top of the display and repeat Steps 3 and 4 to select another color. Repeat for a third color if desired.
QViewNX 2 Installing ViewNX 2 Install the supplied software to display and edit photographs and movies that have been copied to your computer. Before installing ViewNX 2, confirm that your computer meets the system requirements on page 62. 1 ViewNX 2TM Your Imaging Toolbox Start the computer and insert the installer CD. Windows Mac OS Double-click icon on desktop Double-click Welcome icon 2 Select a language.
3 Start the installer. Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions. A Installation Guide For help installing ViewNX 2, click Installation Guide in Step 3. 4 Exit the installer. Windows Mac OS Click Yes The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 5 A Click Install Click OK • Apple QuickTime (Windows only) Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive.
Using ViewNX 2 Step 1—Copy Pictures to the Computer 1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied UC-E6 USB cable and then turn the camera on. • SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can be inserted directly in the slot.
3 Click Start Transfer. At default settings, all the pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Click Start Transfer 4 Terminate the connection. If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.
nTechnical Notes Compatible CPU Lenses This camera supports autofocus with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only. AF-S lenses have names beginning with AF-S, AF-I lenses names beginning with AF-I. Autofocus is not supported with other autofocus (AF) lenses.
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D5100. Power sources Filters Viewfinder eyepiece accessories Software n Body cap 66 • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (0 12): Additional EN-EL14 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-24 (0 12): Recharge EN-EL14 batteries.
ML-L3 wireless remote control (0 30): The ML-L3 uses a 3 V CR2025 battery. Remote controls Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right (q), insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber (w). Ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct orientation (r). ME-1 stereo microphone: Record stereo sound while reducing the noise caused by Microphones lens vibration being recorded during autofocus.
Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes in temperature, such as those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device.
Do not touch the shutter curtain: The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged. Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain, poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. These actions could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain. Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent fire.
Batteries: Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries: • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. • Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat. • Keep the battery terminals clean. • Turn the product off before replacing the battery. • Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and replace the terminal cover.
Error Messages This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and monitor. A Warning Icons A flashing d in the monitor or s in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the Q (W) button. Indicator Monitor Lock lens aperture ring at minimum aperture (largest f/-number) Lens not attached n 72 Viewfinder Solution B Set lens aperture ring to minimum aperture (largest (blinks) f-number).
Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution Not available if Eye-Fi card is (/k Eye-Fi card is locked (write protected). Slide card writelocked (blinks) protect switch to “write” position. This card is not formatted. T Format card or turn camera off and insert new memory Format the card. (blinks) card. • Reduce quality or size. j/A/s Card is full • Delete photographs. (blinks) • Insert new memory card. ● Camera can not focus using autofocus. Change — (blinks) composition or focus manually.
Indicator Monitor Flash error Error. Press shutter release button again. Start-up error. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative. Autoexposure error Unable to start live view. Please wait for camera to cool. Viewfinder Solution s Error occurred updating firmware for optional flash unit. (blinks) Contact Nikon-authorized service representative. Release shutter. If error persists or appears frequently, consult Nikon-authorized service representative.
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D5100 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Effective pixels Effective pixels Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-reduction System Storage Image size (pixels) Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Approx. 1.5 × lens focal length (Nikon DX format) 16.2 million 23.6 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor 16.
Lens Compatible lenses Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses. Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported), and AI-P lenses. Non-CPU lenses can be used in mode M, but the camera exposure meter will not function. The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
Exposure ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) Active D-Lighting Focus Autofocus Detection range Lens servo Focus point AF-area mode Focus lock ISO 100 – 6400 in steps of 1/3 EV. Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.
White balance White balance Live view Lens servo AF-area mode Autofocus Automatic scene selection Movie Metering Metering method Frame size (pixels) and frame rate Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning.
Interface USB Video output HDMI output Accessory terminal Audio input Supported languages Supported languages Power source Battery AC adapter Tripod socket Tripod socket Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Hi-Speed USB NTSC, PAL Type C mini-pin HDMI connector Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately) GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately) Stereo mini-pin jack (3.
MH-24 battery charger Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2A maximum Rated output DC 8.4 V/0.9 A Supported batteries Nikon rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL14 Charging time Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes when no charge remains Operating temperature 0–40 °C (+32–104 °F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 70 × 26 × 97 mm (2.8 × 1.0 × 3.8 in.), excluding plug adapter Weight Approx. 89 g (3.1 oz.), excluding plug adapter EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity 7.
A Battery Life The number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, and how the camera is used. Sample figures for EN-EL14 (1030 mAh) batteries are given below. • Single-frame release mode (CIPA standard 1): Approximately 660 shots • Continuous release mode (Nikon standard 2): Approximately 2200 shots 1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.
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