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1. Frame the photograph Remote control mode Check focus by pressing the shutter release button halfway No photograph will be taken even if the button is pressed all the way down Take the photograph Self timer mode Press the shutter release button halfway to focus and then press the button the rest of the way down The self timer lamp will start to blink and a beep will begin to sound Two seconds before the photo is taken the lamp will stop blinking and the beeping will become more rapid The shutter will be released ten seconds after the timer starts Remote control mode From a distance of 5 m 16 ft or less aim the transmitter on the ML L3 at either of the infrared receivers on the camera M 2 3 and press the ML L3 shutter release button In delayed remote mode the self timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released In qguick response remote mode the self timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released Note that the timer may not start or a photograph may not be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released Turning the camera off cancels self timer and remote control release modes and restores single frame continuous or quiet shutter release mode 30 M Before Using the Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time remove the clear plastic battery insulator sheet Cove
2. e All batteries whether marked with this symbol or collection at an appropriate collection point Do not are designated for separate collection at an not dispose of as household waste appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as e For more information contact the retailer or the household waste local authorities in charge of waste management For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user s responsibility Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information for example pictures of empty sky Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual white balance Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices AVC Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO i ENC
3. 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 M 14 Use of a tripod is recommended Mount the camera on a tripod before shooting begins To ensure that shooting is not interrupted be sure the battery is fully charged or use an optional EH 5b AC adapter and EP 5A power connector 1 Select Interval timer shooting neem Press the MENU button to display the menus Highlight Interval timer shooting in the shooting menu and press P h A eN O hu J MENU button 2 Choose a starting time Interval timer shooting Choose from the following starting triggers a e To start shooting immediately highlight Now and press gt Shooting begins about 3 s after settings are completed proceed to A Step 3 e Tochooseastarting time highlight Start time Interval timer shotin and press gt to display the start time a eim T options shown at right Press lt or P to highlight hours or minutes and press A or 1 to change Press to continue OP Bea gt Tos amp 00 01 00 iB 001 10 00 Move Set OP 0 05 0 01 00 01 10 00 Move Set 3 Choose the interval CoE Press lt or P to highlight hours minutes or j seconds and press A or W to choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed
4. The Count Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically N 48 the timer turns red 5 s before the auto off timer expires or if live view is about to end to protect the internal circuits Depending on shooting conditions the timer may appear immediately when live view is selected Note that although the count down does not appear in the information display or during playback live view will still end automatically when the timer expires 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 A The Icon A icon 48 indicates that movies can not be recorded Live view switch Before Recording Set aperture before recording in mode A or M 2 Focus Frame the opening shot and focus as described in Steps 2 and 3 of Framing Photographs in the Monitor M 44 see also Focusing in Live View on pages M 45 47 Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face priority AF drops during movie recording 3 Start recording Press the movie record button to start recording the camera can record both video and sound do not cover the microphone on the front of the camera during recording A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor Except in and modes exposure can Movie record butt
5. Options Available in Live View BEES 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 ee cae Live view switch 2 Adjust options Press k to display the options shown at right note that the options temporarily clear from the display during autofocus Press A or W to Mie highlight Vividness or Outlines and press lt or gt to change Vividness can be increased to make colors more saturated or decreased for a washed out monochromatic effect while outlines can be made thicker or thinner Increasing the thickness of the lines also makes colors more saturated Press 8 to exit when settings are complete 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 BH Miniature Effect Outlines 1 Select live view Rotate the live view switch to raise the mirror and display the view through the lens in the monitor 2 Position the focus point a Use the multi selector to position the focus point ae ee in the area that will be in focus and then press the shutter release button halfway to focus note that the options temporarily clear from the display during autofocus To temporarily clear miniature effect options from the display and enlarge the view in the monitor for precise focus press amp Press to restore the mi
6. Playback Menu Options Delete Image review Slide show Playback folder Rotate tall DPOF print order Playback display options BE O Shooting Menu Options Reset shooting menu Manage Picture Control High ISO NR Storage folder Auto distortion control ISO sensitivity settings Image quality Color space Release mode Image size Active D Lighting Multiple exposure White balance HDR high dynamic range Movie settings Set Picture Control Long exposure NR Interval timer shooting 10 Hl J 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 EE Y Setup Menu Options Format memory card Monitor brightness Info display format Auto info display Clean image sensor Lock mirror up for cleaning Video mode EE 4 Retouch Menu Options D Lighting Red eye correction Trim Monochrome Filter effects Color balance Image overlay Timers AE lock c1 Shutter release button AE L c2 Auto off timers c3 Self timer c4 Remote on duration Shooting display d1 Beep d2 ISO display d3 File number sequence d4 Exposure delay mode d5 Print date HDMI Flicker reduction Time zone and date Language Image comment Auto image rotation Image Dust Off ref photo NEF RAW processing Resize Quick retouch Straighten Distortion control Fisheye Color outline Bracketing flash e1 Flash cntrl
7. Filters camera for extended periods EH 5a and EH 5 AC adapters can also be used A power connector EP 5A is required to connect the camera to the EH 5b EH 5a or EH 5 Filters intended for special effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder The D5100 can not be used with linear polarizing filters Use C PL or C PL Il circular polarizing filters instead e NC filters are recommended for protecting the lens e To prevent ghosting use of a filter is not recommended when the subject is Viewfinder eyepiece accessories Software framed against a bright light or when a bright light source is in the frame Center weighted metering is recommended with filters with exposure factors filter factors over 1 x Y44 Y48 Y52 O56 R60 XO X1 C PL ND2S ND4 ND4S ND8 ND8S ND400 A2 A12 B2 B8 B12 See the filter manual for details DK 20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses Lenses are available with diopters of 5 4 3 2 0 0 5 1 2 and 3 m when the camera diopter adjustment control is in the neutral position 1 m Use eyepiece correction lenses only if the desired focus can not be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control 1 7 to 0 7 m Test eyepiece correction lenses before purchase to ensure that the desired focus can be achieved The rubber eyecup can not be used with eyepiece correction lenses Magnifier DG 2 The DG 2 magnifies the scene displayed in the cen
8. SLOW slow sync Shutter speed slows automatically to capture background lighting at night or under low light Use to include background lighting in portraits REAR rear curtain sync Flash fires just before shutter closes creating a stream of light behind moving light sources below at right If this icon is not displayed flash will fire as the shutter opens front curtain sync the effect this produces with moving light sources is shown below at left Front curtain sync Choosing a Flash Mode The flash mode can also be selected by pressing the button and rotating the command dial in P S A M and f modes raise the flash before using the button to choose the flash mode button Command dial Information display The Built in Flash For information on the lenses that can be used with the built in flash see the Reference Manual on CD Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows The flash has a minimum range of 0 6 m 2 ft and can not be used in the macro range of zoom lenses with a macro function The shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after it has been used for several consecutive shots The flash can be used again after a short pause Shutter Speeds Available with the Built in Flash Shutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when the built in flash is used Shutter speed Shutter speed er A W S PA 200 60 S 200 30 s 200 125 S 200 30 s Bulb 200 1 S AUTO y
9. 44 note that the display refresh rate drops when live view is in effect and that the frame rate drops in continuous release mode Autofocus is not available during movie recording Distant subjects appear as miniatures Miniature effect movies play back at high speed compressing 30 to 45 minutes of i footage shot at 1920 x 1080 30 fps into a movie that plays back in about 3 minutes fa The effect can be chosen during live view M 58 note that the display refresh rate drops when live view is in effect and that the frame rate drops in continuous release mode Sound is not recorded with movies autofocus is not available during movie recording The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off use of a tripod is recommended when lighting is poor O Selective Color All colors other than the selected colors are recorded in black and white The effect can be chosen during live view I 44 The built in flash turns off use of a tripod is recommended when lighting is poor an om r a A Silhouette backgrounds The built in flash turns off use of a tripod is recommended when lighting is poor High Key Use with bright scenes to create bright images that seem filled with light The built in flash turns off EFFECTS Use with dark scenes to create dark somber images with prominent highlights The built in flash turns off use of a tripod is recommended when lighting iS poor 57
10. 8 2 Spot metering meters selected focus point AF 28 85mm f 3 5 4 5 New or AF 28 85mm 3 Can not be used with shifting or tilting f 3 5 4 5 lenses are zoomed all the way in at the 4 The camera s exposure metering and flash minimum focus distance the in focus indicator control systems may not function as expected may be displayed when the image on the matte when the lens is shifted and or tilted or an screen in the viewfinder is not in focus Focus aperture other than the maximum aperture is manually until image in viewfinder is in focus used 8 With maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster 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 ae ring CPU lens B Type G lens Type D lens 1X NIKKOR Lenses IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used Lens f number The f number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens 65 66 Other Accessories At the time of writing the following accessories were available for the D5100 Power Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL14 M 12 Additional EN EL14 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon authorized service representatives e Battery Charger MH 24 M 12 Recharge EN EL14 batteries e Power Connector EP 5A AC Adapter EH 5b These accessories can be used to power the sources
11. DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U S A use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television techn
12. O 39 40 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 Mode ISO sensitivity a AUTO P S A M 100 6400 in steps of 1 3 EV Hi 0 3 Hi 0 7 Hi 1 Hi 2 Other shooting modes AUTO 100 6400 in steps of 1 3 EV Hi 0 3 Hi 0 7 Hi 1 Hi 2 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the button Press the amp button again to place the cursor in the information display Image quality auat ioa D we AUTO iso 100 E AF A ADL BRA 0 0 G4 00 EXSD er OFF Information display button 2 Display ISO sensitivity options ISO sensitivity Highlight the current ISO sensitivity in the information display and press DL ER ADL amp 0 0 0 0 EASD ext OFF 3 Choose an ISO sensitivity Highlight an option and press 68 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals
13. Power connector cover for J Rubber eyecup us s ssss s 31 O n protect button optional power connector MENU menu button 8 K Command dial 23 43 55 K Battery chamber cover latch a Two button reset button 11 gt playback button 26 EJ Battery chamber cover Infrared receiver rear 30 12 Memory card slot cover 13 QET thumbnail playback Monitor sssesscssssssescsessssseess 5 14 BEY Multi selector s ssssssssesessesesess 8 ZOOM OUt UttON ss s 27 Viewing Settings vv 6 OK button ceseccecccccsssssssssssees 8 help button sssssssssssssssssesss 8 Live V eW sesser 48 Q playback zoom in BP Battery latch sssessee 12 15 Full frame playback 26 DU HON i testeetenniaacs 27 IJ Tripod socket Memory card access lamp Diopter adjustment P ls 13 19 44 K COMO naasian 15 EWA delete button lt information edit Deleting pictures during DUTTON nenoras 6 DlaybacK c sesssecsessseeseessee 27 Two button reset button The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to turn Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on the camera off The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes P S A and M Modes M 43 Select these modes for full control over Auto Modes M 18 camera settings Select these modes for simple point e P Programmed auto and shoot photography e S Shutter pr
14. Press to continue mo gt Or 10 05 83 00 01 00 00 1 10 00 lt Move Set 41 42 4 Choose the number of intervals Interval timer shooting Number of times a Press lt or P to highlight number of intervals i e the number of times the camera shoots press A or W to change Press to continue Move Set 5 Start shooti ng Interval timer shooting Highlight On and press to return to the ole shooting menu without starting the interval timer highlight Off and press 68 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 Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken Note that because shutter speed and the time needed to record the image to the memory card may vary from shot to shot the interval between a shot being recorded and the start of the next shot may vary lt Move Set Cover the Viewfinder To prevent light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK 5 eyepiece cap 31 Other Settings Settings can not be adjusted during interval timer photography Regardless of the release mode selected the camera takes one photograph at each interval in mode 8 camera noise will be reduced Bracketing multiple exposure and high dynamic range can not be used Interrupti
15. at right is displayed follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2 1 Select Nikon Transfer 2 for Import pictures and videos Under Import pictures and videos click Change program A program selection dialog will be displayed select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK 2 Double click Import File 2 Confirm that the correct source is fa a selected oe a Confirm that the camera or removable disk appears as a device button in the Source panel of the Nikon Transfer 2 Options area aa Device button 63 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 Step 2 View Pictures Pictures are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete Starting ViewNX 2 Manually e Windows Double click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop e Mac OS Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock EE Retouching Photographs To crop pictures and perform such tasks as adjusting sharpness and tone levels click the Edit button in the View
16. 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 OO N OO RAN JE Mode ili siisiinceiiienctuss 4 BJ Body cap ccsssseesseenseen 1 16 P Lens release button 16 BR Live view switch ssssee 44 51 BBY CPU contacts sssssseensseen 65 P Mirror BE M information button 6 48 BJ Built in flash sss 20 37 EJ Lens mount Movie record button 51 flash mode button 39 Accessory shoe cover exposure compensation flash compensation Accessory shoe for optional button button A flash units aperture button 43 Speaker 26 Accessory terminal 67 Flash compensation button 15 Focal plane mark e USB and A V connector 6 Shutter release button 18 19 16 Eyelet for camera strap 1 28 HDMI mini pin connector Power SWItCH scccssssecccsssseeceseene 3 Microphone secsssssseeceesees 51 53 Connector for external AF assist illuminator KJ Connector cover a MICFOPNONE essssssssesssseesseeen 67 Self timer laMP cceseceeee 30 self timer button 31 Red eye reduction lamp 39 i Fn function button IE Infrared receiver front 30 EX Mounting Mark 13 The Camera Body Continued Z aS U 22 E Viewfinder eyepiece 31 ift AE L AF L button 51 H
17. could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use fold it back face down against the camera body See Also See Framing Photographs in the Monitor for information on framing photographs in the monitor M 44 The Information Display Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display Press the lt amp button once to view settings and again to make changes to settings Highlight items using the multi selector and press 8 to view options for the highlighted item i i caer 14 Fig DE ISO A GED gt ED dh ean H NORM Image quality so 100 1 12556 AF A LSI nuhun d m FEE EE a po o aad 1 m 16 17 18 19 20 Shooting mode KI HDR indicator FJ Flash mode uu esses 38 auto KF Beep indicator FF Flash compensation auto flash off 18 HE Battery indicator sess 17 EE Exposure compensation SCENE MORES orssrsessseeneeen 21 GPS connection indicator Picture Control P S A and M modes 43 KH Eye Fi connection indicator ERY Image quallity esesses 35 Special effects mode BEF Help icon ssssssssssesessesessesesesses 72 IMAGE S ZE wessssssssssssseessssseesen 36 BE Aperture f number 1 ADL bracketing amount White balance JEJ Shutter speed pa Exposure indicator EE ISO sensitivity esses 40 Smite a allay Exposure compensation EX Re
18. display Image quality auat Ca we AUTO iso 100 AF A A 00 E 00 EISD sr OF set Information display button 2 Display focus mode options Focus mode Highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press 32 3 Choose a focus mode ae Continuous servo AF Highlight a focus mode and press 68 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway 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 Continuous servo Autofocus When Focus is selected for Custom Setting a1 AF C priority selection and the camera is in AF C mode or continuous servo autofocus is selected in AF A mode the camera gives higher priority to focus response has a wider focus range than in AF S mode and the shutter may be released before the in focus indicator is displayed Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions or the in focus indicator may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep allowing
19. e Spot metering 2 20 EV CPU AUTO Auto modes auto auto flash off programmed auto with flexible program P shutter priority auto S aperture priority auto A manual M scene modes portrait la landscape amp child sports amp close up B4 night portrait E night landscape X party indoor 8 beach snow amp sunset i dusk dawn 99 pet portrait candlelight amp blossom autumn colors f food special effects modes 2A night vision E color sketch miniature effect 4 selective color 2 silhouette i high key Mid low key 5 5 EV in increments of 3 or 2 EV e Exposure bracketing 3 frames in steps of 3 or 2 EV e White balance bracketing 3 frames in steps of 1 e Active D Lighting bracketing 2 frames Luminosity locked at detected value with AE L AF L button oo Exposure ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index Active D Lighting Focus Autofocus Detection range Lens servo Focus point AF area mode Focus lock Flash Built in flash Guide Number Flash control Flash mode Flash compensation Flash ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS Sync terminal ISO 100 6400 in steps of 3 EV Can also be set to approx 0 3 0 7 1 or 2 EV ISO 25600 equivalent above ISO 6400 auto ISO sensitivity control available Auto extra high high normal low off Nikon Multi CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL
20. for built in flash e2 Auto bracketing set Controls f1 Assign Fn button f2 Assign AE L AF L button f3 Reverse dial rotation f4 Slot empty release lock f5 Reverse indicators GPS Eye Fi upload Firmware version Only available when compatible Eye Fi memory card is inserted Color sketch Perspective control Miniature effect Selective color Edit movie EE E Recent Settings My Menu Defaults to Recent Settings For More Information Information on individual menu options is available using the camera s on board help M 8 and in the Reference Manual on the supplied reference CD for information on viewing the Reference Manual see the inside front cover of this booklet 11 First Steps Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries or memory cards 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 Battery Charging charging complete Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures of 5 35 C 41 95 F Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance Capacity may be reduced and charging tim
21. for retouching Check printer Check paper Paper jam Out of paper Check ink supply Out of ink Solution Error occurred updating firmware for optional flash unit Contact Nikon authorized service representative Release shutter If error persists or appears frequently consult Nikon authorized service representative ee a blinks Consult Nikon authorized service representative Wait for the internal circuits to cool before resuming live view or movie recording Folder selected for playback contains no images Insert Pe another memory card or select a different folder File has been created or modified using a computer or different make of camera or file is corrupt Memory card does not contain NEF RAW images for use Ea NEF RAW processing _ Check printer To resume select Continue if available Paper is not selected size Insert paper of correct size and select Continue _ Clear jam and select Continue _ Insert paper of selected size and select Continue Checkink To resume select Continue Replace ink and select Continue See printer manual for more information Specifications BE 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 x lens focal length Nikon DX format Effective pixels Effective pixels 16 2 million Image sensor Image sens
22. gone out and recording is complete NORMAL 4928x3264 The Shutter Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter release button The camera focuses when the shutter release button is pressed halfway To take the photograph press the shutter release button the rest of the way down ON N lt n Focus press halfway Shoot press all the way down 19 20 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 Q 11 8s HEE BZT gt m gt y Exposure meters on Exposure meters off Ca The Built in Flash If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in amp mode the built in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter release button is pressed halfway If the flash is raised photographs can only be taken when the flash ready indicator is displayed If the flash ready indicator is not displayed the flash is charging remove your finger briefly from the shutter release button and try again To save battery power when the flash is not in use return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks into place Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subj
23. malfunction the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident remove the battery and or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection A Do not place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation Z Observe caution when using the flash e Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns e Using the flash close to the subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment Particular care should be observed when photographing infants when the flash should be no less than one meter 39 in from the subject A Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product e Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment e Do not short or disassemble the battery e Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery If you are using an AC adapter be sure it is unplugged e Do not attempt to insert the bat
24. prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens or body cap is removed Keeping marks aligned position lens on camera then rotate until lens clicks into place Autofocus is available with AF S lenses The lens kit option includes an AF S lens for information on other lenses that can be used with the D5100 see page 65 If the lens has a vibration reduction VR switch select ON to reduce the effects of vibration CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring M 65 lock aperture at the minimum setting highest f number 13 5 Open the monitor Open the monitor as shown Do not use force Ce SS 6 Choosea language and set the camera clock Turn the camera on A language selection dialog will be displayed use the multi selector and button to select a language and set the camera clock Move cursor up 4 button select highlighted item A Select highlighted item or display sub menu Language LANG 3 Time zone and date e tina Date format Dansk 5 Deutsch Espanol Fransais London Casablanca Indonesia UTC O 01 01 2011 00 00 00 Y M D Year Month Day MW D Y Month Day Year Italiano OKLO Select language Select time zone Select date format Time zone and date Daylight saving time 5 Time zone and date Date and time Note The language and date time can be changed at any time using the Langu
25. speeds Using a GP 1 GPS unit Using VR vibration reduction mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN EL14 batteries e Keep the battery contacts clean Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance e Use batteries immediately after charging Batteries will lose their charge if left unused Trademark Information Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries PictBridge logo is a trademark The SD SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of the SD 3C LLC HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders 81 82 Nikon No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION CE NIKON CORPORATION Printed in Thailand 2011 Nikon Corporation 6MB11511 03
26. 1 10 5 8 or Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Home Edition 10 6 7 Professional Service Pack 3 Allinstalled programs run as 32 bit applications in 64 bit editions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista e Windows 7 Windows Vista 1 GB or more 2 GB or more recommended 512 MB or more 2 GB or more recommended e Windows XP 512 MB or more 2 GB or more recommended Hard disk space A minimum of 500 MB available on the startup disk 1 GB or more recommended Resolution 1024768 pixels XGA or more 12801024 pixels SXGA or more recommended Color 24 bit color millions of colors or more Resolution 1024768 pixels XGA or more 12801024 Monitor pixels SXGA or more recommended Color 24 bit color True Color or more 62 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 e 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 e SD card slot If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot the card can be inserted directly in the slot e SD card reader Connect a card reader available separately from third party suppliers to the computer and insert the memory card Ifa message is displayed prompting you to choose a program select Nikon Transfer 2 Windows 7 If the dialog shown
27. Approx 48 g 1 7 oz excluding terminal cover AF S DX NIKKOR 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 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 1 aspherical element Angle of view 76 28 50 Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters 18 24 35 45 55 Distance information Output to camera Zoom Manual zoom using independent zoom ring Focusing Autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor manual focus Vibration reduction Lens shift method using voice coil motors VCMs Minimum focus distance 0 28 m 0 9 ft from focal plane at all zoom positions Diaphragm blades 7 rounded diaphragm opening Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range e 18mm focal length f 3 5 22 e 55mm focal length f 5 6 36 Metering Full aperture Filter attachment size 52 mm P 0 75 mm Dimensions Approx 73 mm diameter x 79 5 mm 2 9 x 3 1 in distance from camera lens mount flange Weight Approx 265 g 9 3 oz Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain Battery Life The number of shots that can be taken with fully charged batteries varies with the condition of the
28. EH 5b AC adapter requires EP 5A power connector available separately Tripod socket Tripod socket 1 4 in ISO 1222 Dimensions weight Dimensions W x H x D Approx 128 x 97 x 79 mm 5 0 x 3 8 x 3 1 in Weight Approx 560 g 1 Ib 3 7 oz with battery and memory card but without body cap approx 510 g 1 Ib 2 oz camera body only Operating environment Temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Humidity Less than 85 no condensation e Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with a fully charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 C 68 F e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain 79 80 MH 24 battery charger Rated input AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2A maximum Rated output DC 8 4 V 0 9A 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 x H x D Approx 70 x 26 x 97 mm 2 8 x 1 0 x 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 4V 1030 mAh Dimensions W x H x D Approx 38 x 53 x 14 mm 1 5 x 2 1 x 0 6 in Weight
29. Frame the photograph Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in at least one of the 11 focus points Focus point 5 Press the shutter release button halfway Press the shutter release button halfway to 2s focus The camera will select the focus points automatically If the subject is poorly lit the flash may pop up and the AF assist illuminator may light 18 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 will appear in the viewfinder In focus indicator Description In focus Buffer Subject in focus ae n Camera unable to focus using Aae APAE blinks autofocus See page 33 While the shutter release button is pressed halfway the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory buffer Q 29 will be displayed in the viewfinder 7 Shoot Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph The access lamp next to the memory card slot cover will light and the v photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds the photo will automatically clear Access lamp from the display when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has
30. NxX 2 toolbar m to Edit Browser GeoTa ranst EE Editing Movies To perform such tasks as trimming unwanted footage from movies shot with the camera click the Movie Editor button in the ViewNxX 2 toolbar EE Printing Pictures Click the Print button in the ViewNX 2 toolbar A dialog will be displayed allowing you to print pictures on a printer connected to the computer For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2 64 Technical 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 The following table lists the features available with compatible lenses in viewfinder photography Camerasetting Focus Mode Metering MF with electronic Lens accessory oo Other modes 3D Color AF S AF I NIKKOR v v wvv v v v Other type G or D AF NIKKOR v Vivi Vv v v PC E NIKKOR series A a ve v yve PC Micro 85mm f 2 8D ww Ww wi v AF S AF I teleconverter v A Y ee Other AF NIKKOR except lenses for F3AF Vv Yv v v v ALP NIKKOR ve vv vy v 1 Use AF S or AF I lenses to get the most from your 5 AF S or AF I lens required camera Vibration Reduction VR supported 6 With maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster with VR lenses 7 When AF 80 200mm f 2 8 AF 35 70mm f 2
31. ODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE http www mpegla com Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including chargers batteries AC adapters and flash accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry The use of non Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty The use of third party rechargeable Li ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating igniting rupturing or leaking For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a local authorized Nikon dealer Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punisha
32. OOLSG DIGITAL CAMERA D9100 User s Manual Product Documentation Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single lens reflex SLR digital camera The documentation for this product consists of a User s Manual this booklet and a Reference Manual pdf To get the most from your camera please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all those who use the product For information on basic camera operations see the User s Manual this booklet For complete product information see the Reference Manual available on the supplied reference CD The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later available for free download from the Adobe website 1 Start the computer and insert the reference CD 2 Double click the CD Nikon D5100 icon in Computer or My Computer Windows or on the desktop Macintosh 3 Double click the INDEX pdf icon to display a language selection screen and clicka language to display the Reference Manual Additional information on camera menus and other topics can be found using the camera s on board help system as described on page 8 of this guide Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols and conventions are used vV This icon marks cautions information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera This icon marks
33. age and Time zone and date options in the setup menu 11 S E 71110415 10800800 Select daylight saving Set time and date time option The Camera Clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary 14 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 Focus point Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are unable to focus the viewfinder as described above select single servo autofocus AF S Q 32 single point AF C2 N 34 and the center focus point and then frame a high contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter release button halfway to focus the camera With the camera in focus use the diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus in the viewfinder If necessary viewfinder focus can be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses Removing the Battery To remove the battery turn the camera off and open the battery chamber cover Press the battery latch in the direction shown by the arrow to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand Removing Memory Cards After confirming that the access lamp is off turn the camera off open th
34. 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 Do not store your camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that e are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 e are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios e are exposed to temperatures above 50 C 122 F or below 10 C 14 F Cleaning Use a blower to remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After Camera using the camera at the beach or seaside wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly body dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly Important Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not covered under warranty These glass elements are easily damaged Remove dust and lint with a blower If using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid To remove fingerprints and other stains apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and clean with care Remove dust and lint with a blower When removing fingerprints and other stains Monitor wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather Do not apply pressure as this could result in damage or malfunction Lens mirror and viewfinder Do not use alcohol thinner or other volatile chemicals m Servicing the Camera and A
35. avoid hot or extremely cold locations Repeat this process at least once every six months e Turning the camera on and off repeatedly when the battery is fully discharged will shorten battery life Batteries that have been fully discharged must be charged before use e The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in use Attempting to charge the battery while the internal temperature is elevated will impair battery performance and the battery may not charge or charge only partially Wait for the battery to cool before charging e Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance e Use the charger with compatible batteries only Unplug when not in use e Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging Failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances result in the charger showing that charging is complete when the battery is only partially charged Remove and reinsert the battery to begin charging again e Amarked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement Purchase a new EN EL14 battery e Charge the battery before use When taking photographs on important occasions ready a spare EN EL14 battery and keep it fully charged Depending on your location it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice Note that on cold days the capacity of batteries te
36. battery and then blinks turn camera on again E 2 Turn camera off and confirm that card is correctly No SD card inserted blinks inserted Memory card is locked La Memory card is locked write protected Slide card write Slide lock to write position blinks protect switch to write position e Use approved card e Format card If problem persists card may be damaged Contact Nikon authorized service representative e Error creating new folder Delete files or insert new memory card e Insert new memory card e Eye Fi card is still emitting wireless signal after Disable has been selected for Eye Fi upload To terminate wireless transmission turn the camera off and remove the card This memory card cannot be used Card may be damaged Insert another card Indicator Monitor Solution Not available if Eye Ficardis 4 E Eye Fi card is locked write protected Slide card write locked blinks protect switch to write position This card is not formatted Far Format card or turn camera off and insert new memory Format the card blinks card e Reduce quality or size e Delete photographs e Insert new memory card Camera can not focus using autofocus Change 7 composition or focus manually e Usea lower ISO sensitivity e Use commercial ND filter e In mode S Increase shutter speed A Choose a smaller aperture larger f number blinks Choose another shooting mod
37. battery temperature and how the camera is used Sample figures for EN EL14 1030 mAh batteries are given below e Single frame release mode CIPA standard Approximately 660 shots e 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 6G VR lens under the following test conditions lens cycled from infinity to minimum range and one photograph taken at default settings once every 30 s after photograph is taken monitor is turned on for 4 s tester waits for exposure meters to turn off after monitor is turned off flash fired at full power once every other shot Live view not used Measured at 20 C 68 F with an AF S DX NIKKOR 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6G VR lens under the following test conditions vibration reduction off continuous release mode focus mode set to AF C image quality set to JPEG basic image size set to M medium white balance set to AUTO ISO sensitivity set to ISO 100 shutter speed 1 250 s focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times after shutter release button has been pressed halfway for 3 s six shots are then taken in succession and monitor turned on for 4 s and then turned off cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned off The following can reduce battery life Using the monitor Keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway Repeated autofocus operations Taking NEF RAW photographs Slow shutter
38. be stored on the PEN memory card values over 1 000 are rounded down to A ETARE the nearest hundred e g values between 1 200 and 1 299 are shown as 1 2 K If a warning is displayed stating that there is not enough memory for additional photographs insert another memory card M 13 or delete some photos M 26 a SOA PNB an MOR svrofiid OOA 00 set 827 30 Ce i a FA Un M 125 F5 6 17 Taking Photographs This section describes how to take photographs in G and modes automatic ooint 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 2 Select amp or mode To shoot where use of a flash is prohibited Mode dial photograph infants or capture natural lighting under low light conditions select auto flash off mode by rotating the mode dial to AUTO Otherwise rotate the mode dial to auto 3 Ready the camera When framing photographs in the viewfinder hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable In mode shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor use of a tripod is recommended 4
39. ble by law e Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money coins securities government bonds or local government bonds even if such copies or reproductions are stamped Sample The copying or reproduction of paper money coins or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited e Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons e Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcuts prints maps drawings movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to in
40. caps and camera body cap Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect If power to the lens is cut while vibration reduction is on the lens may rattle when shaken This is not a malfunction and can be corrected by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on Vibration reduction is disabled while the built in flash is charging When vibration reduction is active the image in the viewfinder may be blurred after the shutter is released This does not indicate a malfunction wait for the image in the viewfinder to stabilize before shooting S Basic 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 lt button to view the information display if the monitor does not turn on the battery is exhausted and must be recharged EE Battery Level Information display Description ER _ Battery fully charged Battery partially discharged en Low battery Ready fully Ca charged spare battery or LEF prepare to charge battery Battery exhausted shutter release disabled Charge or exchange battery CE blinks blinks EE Number of Exposures Remaining L The information display and viewfinder show the w SOA DD on NOR number of photographs that can
41. ccessories 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 be serviced once every three to five years note that fees apply to these services Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally Any accessories regularly used with the camera such as lenses or optional flash units should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced 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 To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters co
42. desired language is not available click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the iita er siren aa A l g i 2 Select AA desired language the Region language Selection button is notavailable inthe smessu Ee Click European release Next 61 3 Start the installer 5 Nikon Click Install and follow the on screen instructions Installation Guide secant For help installing ViewNX 2 click Installation Guide in en Step 3 Click Install 4 Exit the installer Windows Mac 0S The installation is complete Is it OK to exit Install Center Nikon aN Yi No Click Yes O SUSEN Click OK The following software is installed e ViewNX 2 e Apple QuickTime Windows only 5 Remove the installer CD from the CD ROM drive System Requirements Windows Mac 0S e Photos JPEG movies PowerPC G4 1 GHz or e Photos JPEG movies Intel Celeron Pentium 4 or Core better G5 Intel Core or Xeon series series 1 6 GHz or better e H 264 movies playback PowerPC G5 e H 264 movies playback 3 0 GHz or better Pentium D Dual or Core Duo 2 GHz or better e H 264 movies editing 2 6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo e H 264 movies editing 2 6 GHz or better Core 2 Duo Pre installed versions of Windows 7 Home Basic Home Premium Professional Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 1 Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate Mac OS X version 10 4 1
43. displayed by pressing lt or P or rotating the command dial 10005100 DSC_0001 JPG 15 04 2011 10 02 27 4928x3264 To view additional information on the current photograph press A and V 10005100 D jan NORMAL 15 04 2011 1 134928x3264 0 F11 100 35mm g4 1 3 Ma 1 0 TEAUTO A6 M1 sRGB KASD ERAUTO 100D5100 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2011_ 10 02 27 E 4928x3264 To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway 26 To display images in contact sheets of four nine or 72 images thumbnail playback press the 9 button Use the multi selector or command dial to highlight images and press 6 to display the highlighted image full frame Press amp to reduce the number of images displayed m CC x qH qz ae SSN fp 5 iit T N 3 JPG NORHAL y 4928x3264 1 Full frame Calendar playback Thumbnail playback playback To view images taken on a selected date Thumbnail list calendar playback press the 9 button when 72 images are displayed Press the 9 button to toggle between the date list and the list of thumbnails for the selected date Use the multi selector to highlight dates in the date list or to highlight pictures in the thumbnail list Press amp when the cursor is in the date list to return to 72 frame playback To delete the photograph currently displayed in full frame playback or highlighted in thumbnail playback or the thu
44. e e Use a higher ISO sensitivity e Use flash e In mode S Lower shutter speed A Choose a larger aperture smaller f number Fu t o el ay Card is full blinks Subject is too bright Subject is too dark No Bulb in S mode Change shutter speed or select manual exposure mode No Bulb in HDR mode blinks Menus and playback are not available while interval timer Interval timer shooting b bh Bal Dal 6 Dal Change shutter speed photography is in progress Turn camera off Flash has fired at full power Check photo in monitor if underexposed adjust settings and try again Flash is in TTL mode Choose another setting or use a CPU lens blinks Change flash mode setting on optional flash unit or use CPU lens e Use the flash e Change distance to subject aperture flash range or ISO sensitivity e Lens focal length is less than 18 mm use a longer focal length e Optional SB 400 flash unit attached flash is in bounce position or focus distance is very short Continue shooting if necessary increase focus distance to prevent shadows from appearing in photograph 73 74 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 Folder contains no images Cannot display this file Cannot select this file No image
45. e damage or malfunction Dust or lint on the monitor can be removed with a blower Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes and mouth Moir Moir is an interference pattern created by the interaction of an image containing a regular repeating grid such as the pattern of weave in cloth or windows in a building with the camera image sensor grid If you notice moir in your photographs try changing the distance to the subject zooming in and out or changing the angle between the subject and the camera Batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries e Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment e Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat e Keep the battery terminals clean e Turn the product off before replacing the battery e Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and replace the terminal cover These devices draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the battery down to the point that it will no longer function If the battery will not be used for some time insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it and storing it in a location with an ambient temperature of 15 to 25 C 59 to 77 F
46. e memory card slot cover and press the card in to eject it D The card can then be removed by hand V Memory Cards e Memory cards may be hot after use Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera Do not remove memory cards from the camera turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded deleted or copied to a computer Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects Do not bend drop or subject to strong physical shocks Do not apply force to the card casing Failure to observe this precaution could damage the card Do not expose to water heat high levels of humidity or direct sunlight 15 16 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 Write protect switch you attempt to release the shutter To unlock the memory card slide the switch to the write position Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses To remove the lens press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise After removing the lens replace the lens
47. ect so that it fills a larger area of the frame or zoom out to increase the area visible in the final photograph select longer focal lengths on the lens focal length scale to zoom in shorter focal lengths to zoom out ae 1 Exposure meters on Image Sensor Cleaning The camera vibrates the low pass filter covering the image sensor to remove dust when the camera is turned on or off Zoom out 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 M 18 20 The Mode Dial The following scenes can be selected with the mode Mode dial dial S o A Portrait e Use for portraits with soft natural looking A eee skin tones If the subject is far from the Sii aa background or a telephoto lens is used Zep background details will be softened to A Pag lend the composition a sense of depth wae ag Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor 21 Use for snapshots of children Clothing and background details are vividly rendered while skin tones remain soft and natural Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports
48. ed information is available on line at the following sites e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe and Africa http www europe nikon com support e For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East http www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area See the following URL for contact information http imaging nikon com Introduction Package Contents Confirm that the package contains the following items BS 1 accessory DK 5 shoe cover eyepiece cap _ DK 20 rubber eyecup _ AN DC3 strap _ BF 1B body cap _ UC E6 USB cable _ EN EL14 rechargeable Li ion MH 24 battery charger plug EG CP14 audio video A V battery with terminal cover adapter supplied in countries or cable regions where required shape depends on country of sale _ ViewNX 2 CD _ Reference CD l User s Manual this booklet Warranty Quick Start Guide Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the package also includes a lens Memory cards are sold separately Attaching the Strap Attach the strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera
49. ed item or display sub Cancel and return to previous menu 4a any Move cursor down Follow the steps below to navigate the menus 1 Display the menus Press the MENU button to display the menus 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu Press lt to highlight the icon for the current menu 3 Select a menu PLAYBACK MENU Press A or W to select the desired menu 4 Position the cursor in the selected menu E AAK MEN elete Press to position the cursor in the selected S Playback folder Playback display options menu A Image review Rotate tall E Slide show DPOF print order 5 Highlight a menu item pg PLAYBACK MEN Press A or W to highlight a menu item Playback folder Playback display options Image review Rotate tall E Slide show DPOF print order 4 g N 6 ff 6 Display options js Rotate tal Press to display options for the selected menu item 7 Highlight an option Press A or W to highlight an option 8 Select the highlighted item Press to select the highlighted item To exit without making a selection press the MENU button Note the following e Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available e While pressing gt generally has the same effect as pressing there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing e To exit the menus and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway C1 19 BE gt
50. epiece cap before shooting M 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 Bright light sources may leave after images when the camera is panned Bright spots may also appear When shooting in live view mode avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera s internal circuitry Live view ends automatically if the lens is removed or when the monitor is closed closing the monitor does not end live view on televisions or other external displays Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera s internal circuits exit live view when the camera is not in use Note that the temperature of the camera s internal circuits may rise and noise bright spots randomly spaced bright pixels or fog may be displayed in the following instances the camera may also become noticeably warm but this does not indicate a malfunction e The ambient temperature is high e The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to record movies e The camera has been used in continuous release mode for extended periods If a warning is displayed when you attempt to start live view wait for the internal circuits to cool and then try again
51. ering using main image sensor Matrix e 1 920 x 1 080 30 p 25 p 24 p high normal e 1 280 x 720 30 p 25 p 24 p high normal e 640 x 424 30 p 25 p high normal A frame rate of 30 p actual frame rate 29 97 fps is available when NTSC is selected for video mode 25 p is available when PAL is selected for video mode Actual frame rate when 24 p is selected is 23 976 fps MOV H 264 MPEG 4 Advanced Video Coding Linear PCM Built in monaural or external stereo microphone sensitivity adjustable 7 5 cm 3 in approx 921k dot VGA vari angle low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with 170 viewing angle approx 100 frame coverage and brightness adjustment Full frame and thumbnail 4 9 or 72 images or calendar playback with playback zoom movie playback slide show histogram display highlights auto image rotation and image comment up to 36 characters Interface USB Hi Speed USB Video output NTSC PAL HDMI output Type C mini pin HDMI connector Accessory terminal Remote cord MC DC2 available separately GPS unit GP 1 available separately Audio input Stereo mini pin jack 3 5mm diameter Supported languages Supported languages Arabic Chinese Simplified and Traditional Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Indonesian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish Power source Battery One rechargeable Li ion EN EL14 battery AC adapter
52. es may increase at battery temperatures from 0 C 32 F to 15 C 59 F and from 45 C 113 F to 60 C 140 F The battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 C 32 F or above 60 C 140 F If the CHARGE lamp flickers during charging confirm that the temperature is in the correct range and then unplug the charger and remove and reinsert the battery If the problem persists cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon authorized service representative 2 Insert the battery Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation Use battery to press orange battery latch to one side Latch clicks into place when battery is fully inserted 12 3 Inserta memory card available separately Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation Formatting Memory Cards If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the e conn o Format memory card camera or if the card has been formatted in another device Sioa tor ERIE select Format memory card in the setup menu and follow the 7 Ipaama on screen instructions to format the card M 11 Note that this Clean image sensor E Lock mirror up for cleaning permanently deletes any data the card may contain Be sure to Video mode copy any photographs and other data you wish to keeptoa B computer before proceeding 4 Attach a lens Be careful to
53. es on portrait subjects facing the camera Use for portraits Use for hand held shots of landscapes and other non portrait 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 recommended 4 Subject tracking AF Track a selected subject as it moves through the frame Face priority AF ine Wide area AF i w Normal area AF 1 Place the cursor in the information Image quality display Press the amp button to place the cursor in the information display ae qW button 2 Display AF area modes AF area mode Highlight the current AF area mode in the information display and press 3 Choose an AF area mode Normal area AF Highlight an option and press To return ras to live view press lt B 46 EE Choosing the Focus Point The method for selecting the focus point for autofocus varies with the option selected for AF area mode M 46 2 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 on ne a aN subject to choose a different subject use the multi ee selector iot Now wide and normal area AF Use the multi selector to move the focus point anywhere in the frame or press to position the focus point in the cente
54. fringe copyright laws vi M Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements THE USE OF NON NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon authorized service representative once every one to two years and that it be serviced once every three to five years note that fees apply to these services Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally Any accessories regularly used with the camera such as lenses or optional flash units should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support and education continually updat
55. he optional AC adapter until Memory card access lamp recording is complete When shooting is complete the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds or until the shutter release button is pressed halfway The camera will then return to live view mode To exit rotate the live view switch 44 Focusing in Live View Follow the steps below to choose focus and AF area modes and position the focus point EE Choosing a Focus Mode The following focus modes are available in live view Option Description AF S Single servo For stationary subjects Focus locks when shutter release button is AF pressed halfway AE F Full time For moving subjects Camera focuses continuously during live view and servo AF movie recording Focus manually For information on manual focus see the Reference MF Manual focus Manual on CD 1 Place the cursor in the information display Press the lt amp button to place the cursor in the information display ADL 0 0 0 0 ESD lt button 2 Display focus options Focus mode Highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press 3 Choose a focus option Highlight an option and press To return to live view press lt 45 EE Choosing an AF Area Mode AUTO In modes other than and the following AF area modes can be selected in live view Option Description The camera automatically detects and focus
56. ht for one second before the shutter is released The Button Self timer mode can also be selected by pressing the button X button 31 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 Description Auto servo AF A AF Single servo AF ic Continuous OT cervo AF AF S MF Manual focus Camera automatically selects single servo autofocus if subject is stationary continuous servo autofocus if subject is moving Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus For stationary subjects Focus locks when shutter release button is pressed halfway Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus For moving subjects Camera focuses continuously while shutter release button is pressed halfway If subject moves camera will engage predictive focus tracking to predict final distance to subject and adjust focus as necessary At default settings shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus Focus using the lens focus ring if the lens is equipped with an M A M or A M mode switch slide the switch to M before focusing 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the button Press the amp button again to place the cursor in the information
57. ician for help FC Nikon D5100 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 U S A Tel 631 547 4200 Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme Canadian ICES 003 a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS This symbol indicates that this product is This symbol on the battery indicates that to be collected separately the battery is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in The following apply only to users in European countries European countries e This product is designated for separate
58. ie quality Microphone 53 54 Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a icon in full frame playback M 26 Press to start playback MB icon Length Current position total length I Ok 10005100 D 30fps 15 04 2011 _ 16 30 58 41920x1080 Ga Volume Guide The following operations can be performed To Ue Description Pause Pause playback Play Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind advance Speed doubles with each press from 2x to 4x to 8x to 16x keep pressed to skip C E w to beginning or end of movie first frame is indicated by P icon in top right corner of monitor last frame by If playback is paused movie rewinds or advances one frame at a time keep pressed for continuous rewind or advance Adjust volume 4 Qm Press amp to increase volume 8 amp 2 to decrease Edit movie To edit movie press AE L AF L while movie is paused Return to full Advance rewind O gt Press A or P to exit to full frame playback frame playback a Exit to shooting v Press shutter release button halfway Monitor will turn off mode E N photographs can be taken immediately Display menus MENU See page 8 for more information The N Icon N is displayed in full frame and movie playback if the movie was recorded without sound 100D5100 DSC_001 15 04 2011 16 30 5 Special Effects Special effects can be used when recording images Shoot
59. ilar hues that will be included in the final a image Choose from values between 1 and 7 note that higher values may include hues from other colors Reset 1 125 F56 as3AUTO 827 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 To deselect the highlighted color press t or press and hold T to remove all colors 6 Return to the live view display Press 8 to return to live view During shooting only objects of the selected hues will be recorded in color all others will be recorded in black and white 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 EFFECTS 60 ViewNX 2 Installing ViewNX 2 Install the supplied software to display and edit photographs and movies that have p been copied to your computer Before Ss installing ViewNX 2 confirm that your e PAIN lt lt j ae Oe gt on computer meets the system requirements sae VY ss BO wa on page 62 Your Imaging Toolbox 1 Start the computer and insert the installer CD Windows Mac 0S WARA 2 Double click icon on desktop t Nikon V Welcome Double click Welcome icon y 2 Selectala nguage Select region if required If the
60. ime remaining in movie mode Ecce areas indicate edges of movie frame crop 1125 F5 6 alt0AUTO 827 1125 F5 6 alt0AUTO 827 1125 F5 6 alt0AUTO 827 Show indicators Hide indicators Framing grid A A crop showing the area recorded is displayed during movie recording when frame sizes other than 640 x 424 are selected for Movie settings gt Movie quality in the shooting menu M 53 the area outside the movie frame crop is grayed out during recording Automatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector If live view is selected in amp or mode the camera will automatically nno S AFS IBE A ISDE A CINORM keom analyze the subject and select the appropriate shooting mode when autofocus is enabled The selected mode is shown in the monitor Portrait Human portrait subjects z D Landscape Landscapes and cityscapes TETEE TTIE Closeup Subjects close to the camera Night portrait Portrait subjects framed against a dark background AUTO Subjects suited to amp or mode or that do not Auto flash off fall into the categories listed above Flicker You may notice flicker or banding in the monitor during live view or when shooting movies under certain types of lighting such as fluorescent or mercury vapor lamps Flicker and banding can be reduced by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply 11 Exposure Depending on the scene exposure may differ from
61. ing with Special Effects The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial to EFFECTS and rotating the command dial until the desired option appears in the monitor Hes Z de Mode dial Command dial Monitor NEF RAW If NEF RAW JPEG is selected for image quality in 44 amp S or mode only the JPEG images will be recorded M 35 If NEF RAW is selected fine quality JPEG photographs will be recorded instead of NEF RAW images The amp Icon If a x icon is displayed in S or mode no pictures will be taken while the shutter release button is pressed in continuous release mode EFFECTS The Retouch Menu The Color sketch Miniature effect and Selective color options in the retouch menu M 11 can be used to apply these effects to existing pictures 55 Night Vision LS Color Sketch EFFECTS 56 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 The camera detects and colors outlines for a color sketch effect Movies shot in this mode play back like a slide show made up of a series of stills The effect can be chosen during live view M
62. iority auto e Auto e A Aperture priority auto e Auto flash off e M Manual e Special Effects Modes Sy Use special effects during shooting e PA Nightvision V 56 e Selective color e E Color sketch QO 57 59 CQ 56 58 e Silhouette A 57 e W4 Miniature effect e ft High key 57 m 56 58 e W Low key M 57 Scene Modes The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene selected with the mode dial Match your selection to the scene being photographed Portrait 1 21 e amp Sports A 22 Landscape M 21 e amp Close up M 22 amp Child MA 22 e SCENE Other scenes M 23 Scene Auto Selector Live View Selecting live view in amp or mode enables automatic scene selection scene auto selector N 49 when autofocus is used The Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below Ss BoD Og I M i Soar 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 V Using the Monitor Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown Do not use force Failure to observe these precautions
63. lease mode ss uusus 28 BE Aperture display indicator FOCUS MOGE ssssssssessesssses 32 45 Auto area AF indicator 34 Bracketing progress indicator EXD AF area mode nesses 34 46 3D tracking indicator 34 Focus point J Manual flash indicator Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units BE Print date indicator IE Auto ISO sensitivity indicator K Multiple exposure indicator Number of exposures 32 Metering remaANiNG sieri 17 33 Active D Lighting mai d Bracketing increment indicator Capture mode indicator K appears when memory remains for over 1 000 EXPOSUIES cccscsesssesseseeseees 17 The Viewfinder OBE BBG FE 8 Suiits Hea anole o oo 2 1 Focus points 12 Flash compensation indicator 2 FOCUS indicato aivescasesavsiaeesioisesivtecnecansereinaceseaeantss 19 13 Exposure compensation indicator JEJ Autoexposure AE lock indicator Auto ISO sensitivity indicator Shutter speed sessnserrinrinonoa 43 Number of exposures remaining s sssssssssssseesss 17 BE Aperture f number osc 43 Number of shots remaining before memory 6l Battery indicator v vccsscscssssssssssssscscsssssssssssssssessseeeeee 17 buffer fills scxccssteceacceessateessacescotencetesetvteonseusaeseaecen 29 Bracketing indicator White balance recording indicator K appears when memory remains for over Exposure compensation value 1 000 EXpOSUTES sssssssssssssts1sstsststrstestssrsrrssrsnr
64. mbnail list press the T button A g Cancel confirmation dialog will be displayed press AE the button again to delete the image and button return to playback to exit without deleting the picture press gt Delete To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway For More Information See the Reference Manual available in pdf format on the supplied reference CD for complete information on P S A and M modes playback printing pictures viewing pictures on TV camera menus troubleshooting and optional flash units For information on viewing the Reference Manual see the inside front cover of this booklet 2 More on Photography Release Mode Choose from the following release modes Mode Description Single frame Camera takes one photograph each time shutter release button is pressed 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 30 Delayed remote Shutter is released 2 s after shutter release button on optional ML L3 remote control is pressed M 30 Quick response remote Shutter is released when shutter release button on optional ML L3 remote control is pressed M 30 Quiet shutter release As for single frame except that mirror does not click back into place a while shutter release button is full
65. n is a four digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera and xxx is one of the following three letter extensions NEF for NEF images JPG for JPEG images or MOV for movies The NEF and JPEG files recorded at a setting of NEF RAW JPEG have the same file names but different extensions Using the Built in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects BE Using the Built in Flash a Ea X a and Modes 1 Choose a flash mode M 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 Ifthe flash does not pop up automatically DO NOT attempt to raise it by hand Failure to observe this precaution could damage the flash EE Using the Built in Flash P S A M and Modes 1 Raise the flash Press the 4 button to raise the flash 2 Choose a flash mode P S A and M modes only M 38 3 Take pictures button The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken Lowering the Built in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place 37 Flash Mode The flash modes available vary with shooting mode a ix Z v i ES t AUTO Auto L AUTO Auto slow sync 4 Fill flash 4 AUTO Auto red eye reductio
66. n SLOW red eye reduction D off AUTO Auto slow sync D Off PA S M amp filfashh 4 Fill flash Red eye reduction LO Red eye reduction Z Q s_LOw Slow sync red eye reduction SREAR _ Rear curtain sync SLOW Slowsync SREAR Rear curtain slow sync SLOW appears in information display when setting is complete 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the button Press the amp button again to place the cursor in the information display Image quality D WEE oun a V125 5 6 AD 0 0 G4 00 ESD O Ds Information display button 2 Display flash mode options Highlight the current flash mode in the information display and press 400 4 00 ESD 3 Choose a flash mode Highlight a mode and press 68 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway 38 so 100 B AF A ma ADL ERA ekt OFF 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 red eye reduction Use for portraits Red eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires reducing red eye off Flash does not fire even when lighting is poor or subject is back lit
67. n the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor Use for portraits of active pets The AF assist illuminator turns off 24 6 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 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 m d 4 J j a es i EM m a mz et ho OF y n 5 Ma A4 r gt b l E r p a E Autumn Colors Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves The built in flash turns off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor Use for vivid photographs of food Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur _ the flash can also be used M 37 a 25 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 P button 1 Press the M button 12 12 A photograph will be displayed in the monitor a 10005100 DSC_0012 JPG 15 04 2011 11 03 49 34928x3264 2 View additional pictures Additional pictures can be
68. nd damage to the charger e Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire Notices e No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without Nikon s prior written permission e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice Notices for Customers in the U S A The Battery Charger e Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock e Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock e Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC to AC inverters Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire e Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product e While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area address provided separately IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
69. nds to decrease Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge e Used batteries are a valuable resource recycle in accord with local regulations 71 72 Error Messages This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and monitor Warning Icons A flashing in the monitor or b in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the Q amp button Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Solution Lock lens aperture rin ae f a ne p g FEE Set lens aperture ring to minimum aperture largest at minimum aperture largest f number blinks f number fancioeatiached F 2 e Attach non IX NIKKOR lens blinks e If non CPU lens is attached select mode M inks Shutter release disabled Turn camera off and recharge or replace battery Recharge battery e This battery cannot be used blinks Choose battery designated Use Nikon approved battery for use in this camera Initialization error Turn camera off and then on again Battery level is low P End cleaning and turn camera off and recharge or replace Complete operation and turn i battery camera off immediately Clock not set Set camera clock ca E r Turn camera off remove and replace
70. ng Interval Timer Photography To interrupt interval timer shooting turn the camera off or rotate the mode dial to a new setting Returning the monitor to the storage position does not interrupt interval timer shooting 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 combinations of shutter soeed and aperture that will produce optimal exposure Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings _ User rotates command dial to choose shutter speed camera S Shutter priority auto selects aperture for best results Use to freeze or blur motion User rotates command dial to choose aperture camera selects a A Aperture priority auto shutter speed for best results Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus User rotates command dial to choose shutter speed presses M Manual 4 button and rotates command dial to choose aperture Set shutter speed to Bulb or Time for long time exposures P Programmed auto Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture Fast shutter speeds and large apertures free
71. niature effect display 58 3 Display options Press to display miniature effect options 4 Adjust options Press lt or P to choose the orientation of the area that will be in focus and press A or W to adjust its width 5 Return to the live view display es i Vo 1 125 F5 6 V125 F5 6 us SE Vo alt0AUTO 827 Press k 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 HE Z Selective Color 1 Select live view Rotate the live view switch to raise the mirror and display the view through the lens in the monitor 2 Display options Press to display selective color options 3 Select a color Frame an object in the white square in the center of the display and press A to choose the color of the object as one that will remain in the final image the camera may have difficulty detecting unsaturated colors choose a saturated color To zoom in on the center of the display for more precise color selection press amp Press Q to zoom out GReset 1125 F5 6 mE eo j OANA Done alSSAUTO 827 1125 F5 6 jo Reset OAdjust Done alt0AUTO 827 EFFECTS 59 4 Choose the color range Color range Press A or to increase or decrease the range of Qnn am _ sim
72. notes information that should be read before using the camera RA This icon marks references to other pages in this manual Digitutor Digitutor a series of watch and learn manuals in movie form is available from the following website http www nikondigitutor com index_eng html A For Your Safet Before using the camera for the first time read the safety instructions in For Your Safety aan eve UN SAIS V a E si povsxay po vsosaeeet eacaacna cosa eg eccton AE ii ALAE Cal A nvr emer Pete rf env ee Eo en eT O AW ORR N errr Tamer iil Introduction Package Contente usoaren E e n E A E Getting to Know the Camera seusnosionnnsssuriiiseiiiaii soirassa Eaa aED ASEE I E Camera MENUS sosisini iaie ienei aiaia eater teense Gta atait desata iar ierbii iaiia FEV e KE SA EE EE S E TE E AE E SET Basic Photography and Playback Battery Level and Card Capacity sisisurisninieniniiinnn Taking Photograph S ssssserninreniniso n an R Creative Photography Scene Modes ssss ssssesssseessserssseessesessseesseseosssesseseosseensssessssessssessseessssessses EEE Fel E PE PEA AAA E E EAT E A A I A este et O ET fe More on Photography Poea e MOE o E A S 28 FOCUS eiee E A E AEA E EEA E E R 32 Image Quality and SIZE sasipe onnisti ia a a E AEEA e SEEE EEE Eaei 35 USING the Butin Flash ssis anaE EE E 37 SO SENSITIV nees E S 40 Interval Timer Photography ess ssssessssesssseessseessseesssseessseessseensseeosseensssessseeosseses
73. o area AF Description User selects focus point using multi selector camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only Use with stationary subjects In AF A and AF C focus modes user selects focus point using multi selector but camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points if subject briefly leaves selected point Use with erratically moving subjects In AF A and AF C focus modes user selects focus point using multi selector If subject moves after camera has focused camera uses 3D tracking to select new focus point and keep focus locked on original subject while shutter release button is pressed halfway If subject leaves viewfinder remove your finger from shutter release button and recompose photograph with subject in selected focus point Camera automatically detects subject and selects focus point 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the amp button Press the amp button again to place the cursor in the information display DGD own ns Image quality ou ET we AUTO s0 so 100 7 B 125 F5 6 AF A eet m ADL GRA E lt 0 0 0 0 SSD ext OFF Information display button 2 Display AF area mode options Highlight the current AF area mode in the information display and press ADL ERA 0 0 0 0 ESD ext OFF 3 Choose an AF area mode seach Highlight an AF area mode and pres
74. of recording time available live view will still end automatically when the timer expires Wait for the internal circuits to cool before resuming movie recording EE Movie Settings Choose movie quality and sound options e Movie quality Choose from the following options The frame rate depends on the option currently selected for Video mode in the setup menu M 11 Movie quality Qualit Bit rate Maximum Frame size pixels y high normal quality length 30 fps 1920x1080 25 fps 18 Mbps 10 Mbps 24 24fps ee 1280x 720 gt os high normal 10 Mbps 6 Mbps 20 min 4 24 24fps 8 Mbps 5 Mbps 30 peed 640 x 424 55 25 fps 3 4 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Available when NTSC is selected Ei Video mode 2 Not output to televisions or other external displays during recording 3 Available when PAL is selected for Video mode 4 Movies recorded in miniature effect mode are up to 3 minutes long when played back e Microphone Selecting Microphone off turns sound recording off selecting any other option turns recording on and sets the built in microphone or optional ME 1 stereo microphone M 67 to the selected sensitivity 1 Select Movie settings HOTS HEN Press the MENU button to display the menus at Interval timer shootin MEE Highlight Movie settings in the shooting menu and press P MENU button 2 Choose movie options Movie settings Highlight the desired item and press then highlight an option and press 68 Mov
75. on be locked by pressing the AE L AF L button or in modes P S A and PA altered by up to 3 EV in steps of 3 EV using exposure compensation Note that the built in microphone may record lens noise during autofocus and vibration reduction Recording indicator Time remaining 4 End recording Press the movie record button again to end recording Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached the memory card is full another mode is selected the lens is removed or the monitor is closed closing the monitor does not end recording on televisions or other external displays 51 52 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 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 M 67 Movies recorded in miniature effect mode are up to three minutes long when played back V Recording Movies Flicker banding or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame flicker and banding can be reduced by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of
76. or 23 6 X 15 6 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 16 9 million Dust reduction System Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data optional Capture NX 2 software required Storage Image size pixels e 4 928 x 3 264 L e 3 696 x 2 448 M e 2 464 x 1 632 S File format e NEF RAW 14 bit compressed e JPEG JPEG Baseline compliant with fine approx 1 4 normal approx 1 8 or basic approx 1 16 compression e NEF RAW JPEG Single photograph recorded in both NEF RAW and JPEG formats Picture Control System Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape selected Picture Control can be modified storage for custom Picture Controls Media SD Secure Digital SDHC and SDXC memory cards File system DCF Design Rule for Camera File System 2 0 DPOF Digital Print Order Format Exif 2 3 Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras PictBridge Viewfinder Viewfinder Eye level pentamirror single lens reflex viewfinder Frame coverage Approx 95 horizontal and 95 vertical Magnification Approx 0 78 x 50 mm f 1 4 lens at infinity 1 0 m7 Eyepoint 17 9 mm 1 0 m from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens Diopter adjustment 1 7 0 7 m Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen Reflex mirror Quick return Lens aperture Instant return electronically controlled 75 B U 76 Lens Compatible lenses Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Relea
77. phase detection 11 focus points including one cross type sensor and AF assist illuminator range approx 0 5 3 m 1 ft 8 in 9 ft 10 in 1 19 EV ISO 100 20 C 68 F e Autofocus AF Single servo AF AF S continuous servo AF AF C auto AF S AF C selection AF A predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject status e Manual focus MF Electronic rangefinder can be used Can be selected from 11 focus points Single point AF dynamic area AF auto area AF 3D tracking 11 points Focus can be locked by pressing shutter release button halfway single servo AF or by pressing AE L AF L button AUTO oy a 2 2 Y Fa X 9 5 Auto flash with auto pop up P S A M t1 Manual pop up with button release Approx 12 39 13 43 with manual flash m ft ISO 100 20 C 68 F e TTL i TTL balanced fill flash and standard i TTL flash for digital SLR using 420 pixel RGB sensor are available with built in flash and SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 SB 600 or SB 400 i TTL balanced fill flash is available when matrix or center weighted metering is selected e Auto aperture Available with SB 900 SB 800 and CPU lens e Non TTL auto Supported flash units include SB 900 SB 800 SB 80DX SB 28DX SB 28 SB 27 and SB 22S e Distance priority manual Available with SB 900 SB 800 and SB 700 Auto auto with red eye reduction auto slow sync auto slow sync with red eye reduction fill flash red eye reduction slow
78. play Eset Information display button 2 Display image quality options Highlight the current image quality in the information display and press 3 Choosea file type Image quality Highlight an option and press 68 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway 35 Image Size Image size is measured in pixels Choose from the following options Image size Print size cm in Large 41 7 X 27 6 16 4 x 11 4 MI Medium 31 3 x 20 7 12 3 x 8 2 S Small 20 9 x 13 8 8 2 x 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 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the button Press the amp button again to place the cursor in the information display i NORM Image quality Qual PD ow wD 125 5 6 ADL BRA 0 0 4 0 0 ESD sr OFF O D Information display button 2 Display image size options Highlight the current image size in the i information display and press W AFA ADL ERA 0 0 G4 00 ESD sexr OFF 3 Choose an image size Highlight an option and press 68 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway File Names Photographs are stored as image files with names of the form DSC_nnnn xxx where nnn
79. r of the frame 4 subject tracking AF Position the focus point over your subject and press The focus point will track the selected subject as it moves through the frame To end focus tracking press K a second time Focus point V Subject Tracking The camera may be unable to track subjects if they move quickly leave the frame or are obscured by other objects change visibly in size color or brightness or are too small too large too bright too dark or similar in color or brightness to the background 47 48 The Live View Display ar E N Eroe D 12185 CLD tp Sa pa 1 125 F5 6 SSAUTO 827 Item Description The mode currently selected with the mode dial Select a or for automatic scene selection autofocus only 49 2 No movie icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded Audio recording indicator The amount of time remaining before live view ends automatically Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less 5 Focus mode The current focus mode 6 AF areamode The current AF area mode Time remaining movie mode Movie frame size The frame size of movies recorded in movie mode 53 The current focus point The display varies with the option lt gt torus ipaint selected for AF area mode me Live View Display Options Press the i button to cycle through display options as shown below AUTO 1 Shooting mode Time remaining The recording t
80. r the Viewfinder When taking photos without your eye to the Dk 20 rubber eyecup DK 5 eyepiece cap viewfinder remove the DK 20 rubber eyecup and insert the supplied DK 5 eyepiece cap as shown This prevents light entering via eee the viewfinder interfering with exposure Hold N the camera firmly when removing the rubber ON eyecup A i Using the Built in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in P S A M or t1 modes press the button to raise the flash and wait for the indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder 1 20 Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised while a remote control mode is in effect or after the self timer has started If the flash is required the camera will only respond to the ML L3 shutter release button once the flash has charged In auto or scene modes in which the flash pops up automatically the flash will begin charging when a remote control mode is selected once the flash is charged it will automatically pop up and fire when required Note that only one photograph will be taken when the flash fires regardless of the number of exposures selected for Custom Setting c3 Self timer In flash modes that support red eye reduction the red eye reduction lamp will light for about one second before the shutter is released in quick response remote mode In delayed remote mode the self timer lamp will light for two seconds followed by the red eye reduction lamp which lig
81. rded during autofocus The D5100 is equipped with an accessory terminal for MC DC2 remote cords and GP 1 GPS units which connect with the lt mark on the connector aligned with the gt next to the accessory terminal close the connector cover when the terminal is not in use Microphones Accessory terminal accessories Approved Memory Cards The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D5100 Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used SD memory cards SDHC memory cards 2 SDXC memory cards SanDisk 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB Toshiba 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 24 GB Panasonic 1 GB 2GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB Lexar Media 4 GB 8 GB Platinum Il 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB Professional 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards 2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC compliant The camera supports UHS 1 3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are S2 sz SDXC compliant The camera supports UHS 1 XC XC I Other cards have not been tested For more details on the above cards please contact the manufacturer 67 68 Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for
82. s To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway 34 Single point AF 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 Settings such as white balance and contrast can be adjusted ona ve computer after shooting JPEG fine Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 4 fine quality JPEG normal JPEG Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 8 normal quality JPEG basic Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 16 basic quality ol NEF RAW Two images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one fine quality JPEG JPEG fine image NEF RAW NEF Two images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one normal quality JPEGnormal JPEG JPEG image NEF RAW Two images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one basic quality JPEG basic JPEG image 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the button Press the amp button again to place the cursor in the information dis
83. s Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone out If the camera is switched off while data remain in the buffer the power will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been recorded If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card Buffer Size The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the viewfinder exposure count display while the shutter release button is pressed The illustration shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about 27 pictures Auto Image Rotation The camera orientation recorded for the first shot applies to all images in the same burst even if the camera is rotated during shooting 29 Self Timer and Remote Control Modes The self timer and optional ML L3 remote control M 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 Select a release mode Release mode Select self timer amp 2s delayed remote or amp quick a response remote mode M 28 note that if no operations jus are performed for about a minute after a remote control mode is selected the camera will automatically return to single frame continuous or quiet shutter release mode
84. s section are indicated by the following symbol This icon marks warnings To prevent possible injury read all warnings before using this Nikon product HE WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fire A Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment A Using the viewfinder diopter control When operating the viewfinder diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally A Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter available separately unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the battery take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection ZA Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire A Keep out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury A Do not disassemble Touching the product s internal parts could result in injury In the event of
85. se Release mode Frame advance rate Self timer Exposure Metering Metering method Range ISO 100 f 1 4 lens 20 C 68 F Exposure meter coupling Mode Exposure compensation Bracketing Exposure lock 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 Al 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 Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane shutter 1 4000 30 s in steps of 3 or 1 2 EV Bulb Time requires optional ML L3 remote control X 200 s synchronizes with shutter at 200 s or slower S single frame Si continuous self timer amp 2s delayed remote 8 quick response remote quiet shutter release Up to 4 fps manual focus mode M or S shutter speed 250 s or faster and other settings at default values 2s 5s 10 s 20s 1 9 exposures TTL exposure metering using 420 pixel RGB sensor e Matrix 3D color matrix metering II type G and D lenses color matrix metering II other CPU lenses e Center weighted Weight of 75 given to 8 mm circle in center of frame e Spot Meters 3 5 mm circle about 2 5 of frame centered on selected focus point e Matrix or center weighted metering 0 20 EV
86. sessrss 17 Flash compensation value BE F ash ready indicator s icininamammiianinnannon 20 tle mone aeaio POS SUNS UN DY ose zs cease iiien 40 KJ Flexible program indicator ee BIJ Warning indicator ssssssessssessseenssessesnssssese 72 Exposure indicator Exposure compensation display Electronic rangefinder m The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature Camera Menus Most shooting playback and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus To view the menus press the MENU button MENU button Tabs Choose from the following menus e gt Playback QO 10 oY Setup 2 11 e O Shooting A 10 c Retouch Q 11 Custom Settings Q 11 E Recent settings or My Menu A 11 eo aronitarbRighines Slider shows position in current menu A Current settings are shown by icons Menu options Options in current menu Ifa icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the P Format memory card monitor help can be displayed by pressing the 9 Format the memory car Images and other data on the car button Press A or W to scroll through the display Press will be deleted 9 amp 2 again to return to the menus 9E button Using Camera Menus The multi selector and button are used to navigate the camera menus Move cursor up 4 button select highlighted item Select highlight
87. shots in which the main subject stands out clearly The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off 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 22 Other Scenes The following scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial to SCENE and rotating the command dial until the desired scene appears in the monitor QUAL CD Night landscape l Oset ZSEE 827 Monitor Command dial 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 Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes including street lighting and neon signs The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur a Capture the effects of indoor background w y lighting Use for parties and other indoor ie scenes 23 28 Beach Snow Capture the brightness of sunlit expanses of water snow or sand The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises The built in flash and AF assist illuminator turn off use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor au Dusk Dawn Preserves the colors seen i
88. sseessseessseeosseeosseessseessse 41 Pan AM MOE aa E E A A E A E E 43 Live View Movies Framing Photographs in the MOnItOr essesssssessssesssseessseeesseeesseeesseeesseeesseeesseeeoseceoseeeoseeeosseeesseeesseee 44 Recording MOVIES sy msascnacionwarexaauuiantadunn NTN ETORTEN A 51 YATE Tee AALLON e EEES E E enn cre AEEA 54 RA Special Effects EFFECTS Shooting with Special Effects sessesesssesesssssessssseessssseesssscessssssesrssseeenssseenssseerssseseosssserssssterosssseesesss 55 ViewNX 2 Installing VieWNX 2ossossnssasnursiii nnna RTS 61 Using ViewNX 2 sessesssesseossessesssessessesssesseossessessresreosessreoneoseosseoseosersseossosseoscossossrosersseoseossnesreoseossesreeseossee 63 Technical Notes Compatible CPU LenSeS ssessseesssesssessecsseeesscessessseesseesssesseesseeoseeesseosseosseosecesscesscesseooseesseesssessssesseesseesss 65 Oter Acessar CS narraire nE NEEE EA EOE 66 caning forthe Came asni E A E A 68 Error Messages sicas aeee srs eea eE aea EESE aE EERE PEETS ETARE ERa 72 Specihicati 0 lt emer een a ar N T T E ee eer eee 75 A 28 For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in thi
89. sync slow sync with red eye reduction rear curtain with slow sync rear curtain sync off 3 1 EV in increments of 3 or 2 EV Lights when built in flash or optional flash unit such as SB 900 SB 800 SB 700 SB 600 or SB 400 is fully charged blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output ISO 518 hot shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB 900 SB 800 or SB 700 as a master flash or SU 800 as commander Flash Color Information Communication supported with built in flash and all CLS compatible flash units A AS 15 sync terminal adapter available separately 7 78 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 File format Video compression Audio recording format Audio recording device Monitor Monitor Playback Playback Auto incandescent fluorescent 7 types direct sunlight flash cloudy shade preset manual all except preset manual with fine tuning e Autofocus AF Single servo AF AF S full time servo AF AF F e Manual focus MF Face priority AF wide area AF normal area AF subject tracking AF Contrast detect AF anywhere in frame camera selects focus point automatically when face priority AF or subject tracking AF is selected AUTO Available in and amp modes TTL exposure met
90. ter of the viewfinder for greater precision during focusing Eyepiece adapter required available separately Eyepiece Adapter DK 22 The DK 22 is used when attaching the DG 2 magnifier Right Angle Viewing Attachment DR 6 The DR 6 attaches at a right angle to the viewfinder eyepiece allowing the image in the viewfinder to be viewed at right angles to the lens for example from directly above when the camera is horizontal Capture NX 2 A complete photo editing package offering such features as white balance adjustment and color control points Camera Control Pro 2 Control the camera remotely from a computer and save photographs directly to the computer hard disk Note Use the latest versions of Nikon software Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is connected to the Internet See the websites listed on page vi for the latest information on supported operating systems Body cap BF 1B and BF 1A Body Caps The body cap keeps the mirror viewfinder screen and low pass filter free of dust when a lens is not in place ML L3 wireless remote control M 30 The ML L3 uses a 3 V CR2025 battery Remote controls Pressing the battery chamber latch to the right insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber Ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct orientation ME 1 stereo microphone Record stereo sound while reducing the noise caused by lens vibration being reco
91. tery upside down or backwards e Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat e Do not immerse in or expose to water e Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins e Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged To avoid damage to the product be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains e When the battery is not in use attach the terminal cover and store in a cool dry place e The battery may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool e Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery such as discoloration or deformation A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations Z CD ROMs CD ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment A Observe proper precautions when handling the charger e Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock e Do not short the charger terminals Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating a
92. that which would be obtained when live view is not used Metering in live view is adjusted to suit the live view display producing photographs with exposure close to what is seen in the monitor In P S A and 44 modes exposure can be adjusted by 5 EV in increments of 3 EV Note that the effects of values over 3 EV or under 3 EV can not be previewed in the monitor M Using Autofocus in Live View Autofocus is slower in live view and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses The camera may be unable to focus in the following situations The subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame The subject lacks contrast The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness or the subject is lit by spot lighting or by a neon sign or other light source that changes in brightness Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent mercury vapor sodium vapor or similar lighting A cross star filter or other special filter is used The subject appears smaller than the focus point The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns e g blinds or a row of windows in a skyscraper The subject is moving Note that the focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus 49 50 V 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 ey
93. the local AC power supply M 11 Bright light sources may leave after images when the camera is panned Jagged edges color fringing moir and bright spots may also appear When recording movies avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera s internal circuitry Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera s internal circuits exit live view when the camera is not in use Note that the temperature of the camera s internal circuits may rise and noise bright spots randomly spaced bright pixels or fog may be displayed in the following instances the camera may also become noticeably warm but this does not indicate a malfunction e The ambient temperature is high e The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to record movies e The camera has been used in continuous release mode for extended periods If a warning is displayed when you attempt to start live view or movie recording wait for the internal circuits to cool and then try again Matrix metering is used regardless of the metering method selected Shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are adjusted automatically The Count Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before movie recording ends automatically M 48 Depending on shooting conditions the timer may appear immediately when movie recording begins Note that regardless of the amount
94. the low pass filter 69 70 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 If the product will not be used for an extended period remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant Do not however store the camera case in a plastic bag as this may cause the material to deteriorate Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals To prevent mold or mildew take the camera out of storage at least once a month Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away Store the battery in a cool dry place Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery away Notes on the monitor The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light This is common to all TFT LCD monitors and does not indicate a malfunction Images recorded with the product are unaffected Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light Do not apply pressure to the monitor as this could caus
95. the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus In these cases focus manually or use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph There is little or no contrast The focus point contains between the subject and the background Example Subject is the same color as the background The focus point contains objects at different distances from the camera Example Subject is inside a cage The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns Example Blinds or a row of windows in a skyscraper areas of sharply contrasting brightness Example Subject is half in the shade Background objects appear a larger than the subject Example A building is in the frame behind the subject The subject contains many fine details Example A field of flowers or j other subjects that are small or lack variation in brightness 33 AF Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected Note that J Dynamic area AF and 3D 3D tracking 11 points are not available when AF S is selected for focus mode Option 1 Single point AF ta Dynamic area AF 3D tracking Bo OD 41 points Aut
96. uld interfere with the monitor damage data stored on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an extended period Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in photographs Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry To prevent an accidental interruption of power avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected Cleaning When cleaning the camera body use a blower to gently remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or seaside wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly The lens and mirror are easily damaged Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower When using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid To remove fingerprints and other stains from the lens apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully See the Reference Manual on CD for information on cleaning
97. y pressed allowing user to control timing of click made by mirror which is also quieter than in single frame mode Also beep does not sound when camera focuses keeping noise to a minimum in quiet surroundings 0 Nn un 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the lt amp button Press the amp button again to place the cursor in the information display PD own jat Image quality ou CE WB we AUTO so 100 7 FS 125 5 6 AF A eet ADL ERA 0 0 G4 0 0 ESD sr OFF Information display button 2 Display release mode options Release mode Highlight the current release mode in the information display and press DL ADL EHA 0 0 0 0 ESD ext OFF 28 3 Choose a release mode face rae Highlight a release mode and press To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway 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 While photographs are being recorded to the memory card the access lamp next to the memory card slot will light Depending on the number of the images in the buffer recording may take from a few seconds to a few minute
98. ze moving objects and soften background details while slow shutter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring out background details Shutter speed Aperture imc Er 37 Fast sh utter speed Slow sh utter speed Large aperture f 5 6 Small aperture f 22 1 600S 15s Remember the higher the f number the smaller the aperture 43 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 2 Position the focus point Position the focus point over your subject as Focus described on page 47 point 3 Focus Press the shutter release button halfway The focus point will blink green while the camera focuses If the camera is able to focus the focus point will be displayed in green if the camera is unable to focus the focus point will blink red note that pictures can be taken even when the focus point blinks red check focus in the monitor before shooting Except in and modes exposure can be locked by pressing the AE L AF L button 4 Take the picture Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down The monitor turns off and the memory card access lamp lights during recording Do not remove the battery or memory Cai card or unplug t

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