Viewfinder | Nikon 25478, D5100 (18-55mm Kit), D5100 1855mm Kit

The Viewfinder

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1	Focus points
2	Focus indicator	19

3Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator

4	Shutter speed	43
5	Aperture (f-number)	43
6	Battery indicator	17

7Bracketing indicator

8“K” (appears when memory remains for over

1,000 exposures)	17
9 Flash-ready indicator	20

10Flexible program indicator

11Exposure indicator

Exposure compensation display Electronic rangefinder

12Flash compensation indicator

13Exposure compensation indicator

14Auto ISO sensitivity indicator

15	Number of exposures remaining	17
	Number of shots remaining before memory
	buffer fills	29
	White balance recording indicator
	Exposure compensation value
	Flash compensation value
	Capture mode indicator
	ISO sensitivity	40
16	Warning indicator	72

DThe Viewfinder

The response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature.

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

Contents

Digital Camera Symbols and Conventions Product DocumentationDigitutor XIntroduction AKeep the sun out of the frame For Your Safety Iii AVC Patent Portfolio License Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesServicing the Camera and Accessories Camera Settings XIntroduction Package Contents Camera Body Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body Power Switch Camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes Mode Dial Monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below Monitor Pbutton Information Display Viewfinder Viewfinder Playback 0 Using Camera MenusCustom Settings 0 Recent settings or My Menu 0 Camera Menus Position the cursor in the selected menu Display the menusHighlight the icon for the current menu Select a menu Highlight an option DPlayback Menu OptionsCShooting Menu Options Display options NRetouch Menu Options ACustom SettingsMRecent Settings/OMy Menu Defaults to mRecent Settings BSetup Menu Options Charging the Battery Charge the batteryInsert the battery Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation Formatting Memory Cards Insert a memory card available separatelyAttach a lens Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation Camera Clock Open the monitorChoose a language and set the camera clock Open the monitor as shown. Do not use force Removing Memory Cards Adjusting Viewfinder FocusRemoving the Battery Focus the viewfinder Write Protect Switch Detaching the LensVibration Reduction Description Battery Level and Card CapacityBattery Level Number of Exposures Remaining Taking Photographs Shutter-Release Button Check the indicators in the viewfinderIn-focus indicator Description Shoot Built-in Flash Using a Zoom LensImage Sensor Cleaning Auto Meter-Off LLandscape KPortrait PChild MSportsNClose up SParty/Indoor Other ScenesONight Portrait RNight Landscape WPet Portrait TBeach/SnowUSunset VDusk/Dawn 0Food XCandlelightYBlossom ZAutumn Colors Photograph will be displayed in the monitor Basic PlaybackPress the K button View additional pictures To display images in contact sheets of four Images displayed Choose from the following release modes Release ModePlace the cursor in the information display Display release-mode options Choose a release mode Memory BufferBuffer Size Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes Select a release modeMount the camera on a tripod Cover the Viewfinder Before Using the Remote ControlUsing the Built-in Flash Self-timer mode can also be selected by pressing Ebutton Focus Mode FocusDisplay focus-mode options Getting Good Results with Autofocus Choose a focus modePredictive Focus Tracking Continuous-servo Autofocus Option Description Single-point AF AF-Area ModeDisplay AF-area mode options Choose an AF-area mode Choose a file type Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Display image quality options Image Size Display image size optionsChoose an image size Choose a flash mode 0 Take pictures Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and gModes Using the Built-in Flash P, S, A, M, and 0Modes Flash modes available vary with shooting mode Flash ModeDisplay flash mode options Choose a flash mode Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Choosing a Flash ModeMode Shutter speed Flash Modes Choose an ISO sensitivity Mode ISO sensitivityISO Sensitivity Display ISO sensitivity options Choose the interval Interval Timer PhotographySelect Interval timer shooting Choose a starting time Start shooting Other SettingsInterrupting Interval Timer Photography Choose the number of intervals Mode Description A, and M ModesShutter Speed and Aperture Take the picture Rotate the live view switchFraming Photographs in the Monitor Focus Choose a focus option Focusing in Live ViewChoosing a Focus Mode Display focus options Display AF-area modes Choosing an AF-Area Mode Subject Tracking Choosing the Focus Point Movie mode Live View Display Description Shooting modeFocus mode AF-area mode Landscape Using Autofocus in Live ViewAutomatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector Portrait Count Down Display Shooting in Live View Mode Movies can be recorded in live view Recording MoviesStart recording End recording Count-Down Display Taking Photographs During Movie RecordingMaximum Length Recording Movies Movie Settings Select Movie settingsChoose movie options 2Icon Viewing MoviesFollowing operations can be performed Use Description Special effects can be used when recording images Shooting with Special Effects1 Icon Night Vision GColor SketchMiniature Effect 3Low Key 3Selective Color1Silhouette 2High Key Options Available in Live View GColor SketchMiniature Effect Press J to display selective color options 3Selective ColorReturn to the live view display Press J to display miniature effect options Select additional colors Choose the color range Windows Mac OS Installing ViewNXStart the computer and insert the installer CD Select a language Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions Start the installerExit the installer Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Confirm that the correct source is Selected Using ViewNXCopy Pictures to the Computer Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer Printing Pictures View PicturesRetouching Photographs Editing Movies IX Nikkor lenses can not be used Compatible CPU LensesIdentifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses IX Nikkor Lenses Filters Other AccessoriesPower Sources Sdhc memory cards Approved Memory CardsMC-DC2 remote cords and GP-1 GPS units , which connect with Terminal Lens CleaningCaring for the Camera Storage Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions Page Page Error Messages Format the card No Bulb in S modeNo Bulb in HDR mode Locked Cool Flash errorRepresentative Autoexposure error Button again Nikon D5100 Digital Camera Specifications Shutter Type Release Release modeSelf-timer Matrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EV Exposure Index Flash modeAccessory shoe Exposure ISO sensitivity Selection Movie Metering Live view Lens servoManual focus MF Automatic scene Temperature Power source BatteryDimensions/weight Weight Dimensions MH-24 battery charger Rated inputEN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery Type Focusing Trademark Information Battery LifePage Page 6MB11511-03

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Focus points

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