Nikon 25476, D5100 (18-55mm Kit), D5100 1855mm Kit, 25478B user manual KPortrait, LLandscape

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Creative Photography (Scene Modes)

The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on pages 0 18–20.

The Mode Dial

The following scenes can be selected with the mode Mode dial dial:

kPortrait

Use for portraits with soft, natural-looking skin tones. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used, background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth.

lLandscape

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.

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Contents Digital Camera Digitutor Symbols and ConventionsProduct Documentation XIntroduction AKeep the sun out of the frame For Your SafetyIii AVC Patent Portfolio License Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Servicing the Camera and Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesCamera Settings Before Taking Important PicturesXIntroduction Package ContentsCamera Body Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body Power SwitchCamera offers a choice of the following shooting modes Mode DialMonitor can be angled and rotated as shown below MonitorPbutton Information DisplayViewfinder ViewfinderCustom Settings 0 Recent settings or My Menu 0 Using Camera MenusCamera Menus Playback 0Highlight the icon for the current menu Display the menusSelect a menu Position the cursor in the selected menuCShooting Menu Options DPlayback Menu OptionsDisplay options Highlight an optionMRecent Settings/OMy Menu Defaults to mRecent Settings ACustom SettingsBSetup Menu Options NRetouch Menu OptionsInsert the battery Charge the batteryCheck to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation Charging the BatteryAttach a lens Insert a memory card available separatelyCheck to be sure the card is in the correct orientation Formatting Memory CardsChoose a language and set the camera clock Open the monitorOpen the monitor as shown. Do not use force Camera ClockRemoving the Battery Adjusting Viewfinder FocusFocus the viewfinder Removing Memory CardsVibration Reduction Write Protect SwitchDetaching the Lens Battery Level Battery Level and Card CapacityNumber of Exposures Remaining DescriptionTaking Photographs In-focus indicator Description Check the indicators in the viewfinderShoot Shutter-Release ButtonImage Sensor Cleaning Using a Zoom LensAuto Meter-Off Built-in FlashLLandscape KPortraitNClose up PChildMSports ONight Portrait Other ScenesRNight Landscape SParty/IndoorUSunset TBeach/SnowVDusk/Dawn WPet PortraitYBlossom XCandlelightZAutumn Colors 0FoodPress the K button Basic PlaybackView additional pictures Photograph will be displayed in the monitorTo display images in contact sheets of four Images displayedPlace the cursor in the information display Release ModeDisplay release-mode options Choose from the following release modesBuffer Size Choose a release modeMemory Buffer Mount the camera on a tripod Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesSelect a release mode Using the Built-in Flash Before Using the Remote ControlSelf-timer mode can also be selected by pressing Ebutton Cover the ViewfinderDisplay focus-mode options Focus ModeFocus Predictive Focus Tracking Choose a focus modeContinuous-servo Autofocus Getting Good Results with AutofocusDisplay AF-area mode options AF-Area ModeChoose an AF-area mode Option Description Single-point AFImage Quality Image Quality and SizeDisplay image quality options Choose a file typeChoose an image size Image SizeDisplay image size options Using the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and gModes Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash P, S, A, M, and 0Modes Choose a flash mode 0 Take picturesDisplay flash mode options Flash ModeChoose a flash mode Flash modes available vary with shooting modeMode Shutter speed Choosing a Flash ModeFlash Modes Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in FlashISO Sensitivity Mode ISO sensitivityDisplay ISO sensitivity options Choose an ISO sensitivitySelect Interval timer shooting Interval Timer PhotographyChoose a starting time Choose the intervalInterrupting Interval Timer Photography Other SettingsChoose the number of intervals Start shootingShutter Speed and Aperture Mode DescriptionA, and M Modes Framing Photographs in the Monitor Rotate the live view switchFocus Take the pictureChoosing a Focus Mode Focusing in Live ViewDisplay focus options Choose a focus optionDisplay AF-area modes Choosing an AF-Area ModeSubject Tracking Choosing the Focus PointFocus mode Live View Display Description Shooting modeAF-area mode Movie modeAutomatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector Using Autofocus in Live ViewPortrait LandscapeCount Down Display Shooting in Live View ModeStart recording Recording MoviesEnd recording Movies can be recorded in live viewMaximum Length Taking Photographs During Movie RecordingRecording Movies Count-Down DisplayChoose movie options Movie SettingsSelect Movie settings Following operations can be performed Viewing MoviesUse Description 2Icon1 Icon Special effects can be used when recording imagesShooting with Special Effects Miniature Effect Night VisionGColor Sketch 1Silhouette 3Selective Color2High Key 3Low KeyMiniature Effect Options Available in Live ViewGColor Sketch Return to the live view display 3Selective ColorPress J to display miniature effect options Press J to display selective color optionsSelect additional colors Choose the color rangeStart the computer and insert the installer CD Installing ViewNXSelect a language Windows Mac OSExit the installer Start the installerRemove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Click Install and follow the on-screen instructionsCopy Pictures to the Computer Using ViewNXChoose how pictures will be copied to the computer Confirm that the correct source is SelectedRetouching Photographs View PicturesEditing Movies Printing PicturesIdentifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses Compatible CPU LensesIX Nikkor Lenses IX Nikkor lenses can not be usedPower Other AccessoriesSources FiltersMC-DC2 remote cords and GP-1 GPS units , which connect with Approved Memory CardsTerminal Sdhc memory cardsCaring for the Camera CleaningStorage LensCaring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Page Page Error Messages No Bulb in HDR mode No Bulb in S modeLocked Format the cardRepresentative Autoexposure error Flash errorButton again CoolNikon D5100 Digital Camera SpecificationsSelf-timer Release Release modeMatrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EV Shutter TypeAccessory shoe Flash modeExposure ISO sensitivity Exposure IndexManual focus MF Live view Lens servoAutomatic scene Selection Movie MeteringDimensions/weight Power source BatteryWeight TemperatureEN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery Type MH-24 battery charger Rated inputFocusing DimensionsTrademark Information Battery LifePage Page 6MB11511-03

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