Creative Photography (Scene Modes); The Mode Dial; Portrait; Landscape - Nikon D5100 Reference Manual

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 26–29.

The Mode Dial

The following scenes can be selected with the mode
dial:
s
k

Portrait

l

Landscape

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