Nikon D5100 D-5100 25476 Digital Slr Camera Body

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

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Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. 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 who use the product. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

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This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera.

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This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the camera.

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Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used. Help Use the camera’s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. See page 11 for details. 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 Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 x–xv).

Where to Find It Find what you’re looking for from:

i The Table of Contents ............ 0 iv

i Error Messages........................ 0 224

i The Q&A Index........................ 0 ii

i Troubleshooting ..................... 0 220

i The Index ................................ 0 237

X Introduction s Basic Photography z More on Photography (All Modes) t P, S, A, and M Modes x Live View y Recording and Viewing Movies

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% Special Effects

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I More on Playback Q Connections o The Playback Menu i The Shooting Menu L Custom Settings g The Setup Menu u The Retouch Menu w Recent Settings / v My Menu n Technical Notes

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Q&A Index Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.

Taking Photographs i

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Shooting Modes and Framing Options

Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots i? How do I quickly adjust settings for different scenes? Can I use special effects during shooting? Can I choose a shutter speed (mode S)? Can I choose an aperture (mode A)? How do I make long (“time”) exposures (mode M)? How can I record multiple shots as a single photograph? Can I frame photos in the monitor (live view)? Can I shoot movies?

26–29 30–34 115–121 63 64 66 78 99–106 107–109

i Release Modes Can I take photos one at a time or in quick succession? How do I take pictures with the self-timer or a remote control? Can I reduce shutter noise in quiet surroundings?

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i Focus Can I choose how the camera focuses? Can I choose the focus point?

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i Image Quality and Size How do I take pictures for printing at large sizes? How can I get more pictures on the memory card?

47–49

i Exposure Can I make photos brighter or darker? How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights?

70 74, 76

i Using the Flash Can I set the flash to fire automatically when needed? How do I keep the flash from firing? How do I avoid “red-eye”?

Viewing Photographs

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i Playback How do I view photographs on the camera? How do I view more information about a photo? Can I view photos in an automatic slide show? Can I view photos on a TV? Can I protect photos from accidental deletion?

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i Deletion How do I delete unwanted photos?

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Retouching Photographs How do I create retouched copies of photos? How do I remove “red-eye”? How do I make JPEG copies of RAW (NEF) photos? Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to make a single image? Can I create a copy of a photo that looks like a painting? Can I trim movie footage on the camera or save movie stills?

Menus and Settings How do I adjust settings in the information display? How do I use the menus? How do I display menus in another language? How do I keep the displays from turning off? How do I focus the viewfinder? Can I display a framing grid in the monitor? How do I set the camera clock? How do I format memory cards? How do I resto