Nikon D5100 (18-55mm Kit) Exposure ISO sensitivity, Exposure Index, Focus Autofocus, Lens servo

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Exposure

 

 

 

ISO sensitivity

ISO 100 – 6400 in steps of 1/3 EV. Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or

 

 

(Recommended

2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; auto ISO sensitivity control

 

Exposure Index)

available

 

Active D-Lighting

Auto, extra high, high, normal, low, off

 

 

 

 

 

 

Focus

 

 

 

Autofocus

Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL 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.)

 

Detection range

–1 – +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)

 

 

Lens servo

• 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

 

 

• Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used

 

Focus point

Can be selected from 11 focus points

 

 

AF-area mode

Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points)

 

 

Focus lock

Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-

 

 

 

servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-Lbutton

 

 

 

 

 

Flash

 

 

 

Built-in flash

i, k, p, n, o, s, w, g: Auto flash with auto pop-up

 

 

 

P, S, A, M, 0: Manual pop-up with button release

 

Guide Number

Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)

 

 

Flash control

• TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for 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)

 

 

• Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens

 

 

• Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX,

 

 

SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S

 

 

• Distance-priority manual: Available with SB-900, SB-800, and SB-700

 

Flash mode

Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with

 

 

 

red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with

 

 

red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off

 

Flash compensation

–3 – +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV

 

 

Flash-ready indicator

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

 

Accessory shoe

ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock

 

 

Nikon Creative Lighting

Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 as

 

 

System (CLS)

a master flash, or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information

 

 

Communication supported with built-in flash and all CLS-compatible

 

 

flash units

n

Sync terminal

AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately)

 

 

 

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Contents Digital Camera Product Documentation Symbols and ConventionsDigitutor 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 CardsDetaching the Lens Write Protect SwitchVibration Reduction 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 KPortraitMSports PChildNClose up 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 modesMemory Buffer Choose a release modeBuffer Size Select a release mode Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesMount the camera on a tripod Using the Built-in Flash Before Using the Remote ControlSelf-timer mode can also be selected by pressing Ebutton Cover the ViewfinderFocus Focus ModeDisplay focus-mode options 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 typeDisplay image size options Image SizeChoose an image size 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 shootingA, and M Modes Mode DescriptionShutter Speed and Aperture 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 DisplaySelect Movie settings Movie SettingsChoose movie options Following operations can be performed Viewing MoviesUse Description 2IconShooting with Special Effects Special effects can be used when recording images1 Icon GColor Sketch Night VisionMiniature Effect 1Silhouette 3Selective Color2High Key 3Low KeyGColor Sketch Options Available in Live ViewMiniature Effect 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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