Nikon D5100 Manuals

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Nikon D5100 User Manual (365 pages)

Brand: Nikon | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 30.96 MB

Table of Contents
96
For Your Safety
102
Notices
104
Introduction

108
- Getting to Know the Camera
  108
  - The Camera Body
    108
  - The Mode Dial
    110
  - The Monitor
    111
  - The Information Display
    112
  - The Command Dial
    114
  - The Viewfinder
    117
- Camera Menus
  118
  - Using Camera Menus
    119
- First Steps
  121
  - Charge the Battery
    121
  - Insert the Battery
    122
  - Attach a Lens
    124
  - Basic Setup
    126
  - Insert a Memory Card
    128
  - Format the Memory Card
    129
  - Adjust Viewfinder Focus
    130
Basic Photography

132
- Battery Level and Card Capacity
  132
- Point-And-Shoot" Photography (I and J Modes)
  133
- Creative Photography (Scene Modes)
  137
  - The Mode Dial
    137
    
    Portrait
    137
    
    Landscape
    137
    
    Child
    138
    
    Sports
    138
    
    Close up
    138
  - Other Scenes
    139
    
    Night Portrait
    139
    
    Night Landscape
    139
    
    Party/Indoor
    139
    
    Beach/Snow
    140
    
    Sunset
    140
    
    Dusk/Dawn
    140
    
    Pet Portrait
    140
    
    Candlelight
    141
    
    Blossom
    141
    
    Autumn Colors
    141
    
    Food
    141
More on Photography (All Modes)

142
- Release Mode
  142
  - Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes
    144
- Focus
  146
  - Focus Mode
    146
  - AF-Area Mode
    149
  - Focus Point Selection
    150
  - Focus Lock
    151
  - Manual Focus
    152
- Image Quality and Size
  154
  - Image Quality
    154
  - Image Size
    156
- Using the Built-In Flash
  157
  - Flash Mode
    158
- ISO Sensitivity
  161
- Interval Timer Photography
  163
- Restoring Default Settings
  165
P, S, A, and M Modes

168
- Shutter Speed and Aperture
  168
  - Mode P (Programmed Auto)
    169
  - Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)
    170
  - Mode a (Aperture-Priority Auto)
    171
  - Mode M (Manual)
    172
- Exposure
  175
  - Metering
    175
  - Autoexposure Lock
    176
  - Exposure Compensation
    177
  - Flash Compensation
    179
- Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows
  181
  - Active D-Lighting
    181
  - High Dynamic Range (HDR)
    183
- Multiple Exposure
  185
- White Balance
  188
  - Fine-Tuning White Balance
    190
  - Preset Manual
    191
- Bracketing
  195
- Picture Controls
  198
  - Selecting a Picture Control
    198
  - Modifying Picture Controls
    199
  - Creating Custom Picture Controls
    202
  - Sharing Custom Picture Controls
    204
Live View

206
- Framing Photographs in the Monitor
  206
  - Focusing in Live View
    207
Recording and Viewing Movies

214
- Recording Movies
  214
- Viewing Movies
  217
- Editing Movies
  218
  - Trimming Movies
    218
  - Saving Selected Frames
    220
Special Effects

222
- Shooting with Special Effects
  222
  - Night Vision
    223
  - Color Sketch
    223
  - Miniature Effect
    223
  - Selective Color
    224
  - Silhouette
    224
  - High Key
    224
  - Low Key
    224
  - Options Available in Live View
    225
More on Playback

230
- Full-Frame Playback
  230
  - Photo Information
    231
- Thumbnail Playback
  236
- Calendar Playback
  237
- Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
  238
- Protecting Photographs from Deletion
  239
- Deleting Photographs
  240
  - Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback
    240
  - The Playback Menu
    241
- Slide Shows
  243
Connections

244
- Connecting to a Computer
  244
  - Before Connecting the Camera
    244
  - Connecting the Camera
    245
- Printing Photographs
  246
  - Connecting the Printer
    246
  - Printing Pictures One at a Time
    247
  - Start Printing
    248
  - Printing Multiple Pictures
    249
  - Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
    251
- Viewing Photographs on TV
  253
  - Standard Definition Devices
    253
  - High-Definition Devices
    254
Menu Guide

256
- D the Playback Menu: Managing Images
  256
  - Playback Folder
    256
  - Playback Display Options
    257
  - Image Review
    257
  - Rotate Tall
    257
- C the Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
  258
  - Reset Shooting Menu
    259
  - Storage Folder
    259
  - Auto Distortion Control
    260
  - Color Space
    260
  - Long Exposure NR
    261
  - High ISO NR
    261
  - ISO Sensitivity Settings
    262
- A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
  263
  - Reset Custom Settings
    264
  - A: Autofocus
    265
    
    A1: AF-C Priority Selection
    265
    
    A2: Built-In AF-Assist Illuminator
    265
    
    A3: Rangefinder
    266
  - B: Exposure
    266
    
    B1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl
    266
  - C: Timers/Ae Lock
    266
    
    C1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L
    266
    
    C2: Auto off Timers
    267
    
    C3: Self-Timer
    267
    
    C4: Remote on Duration
    268
  - D: Shooting/Display
    268
    
    D1: Beep
    268
    
    D2: ISO Display
    268
    
    D3: File Number Sequence
    269
    
    D4: Exposure Delay Mode
    269
    
    D5: Print Date
    270
  - E: Bracketing/Flash
    271
    
    E1: Flash Cntrl for Built-In Flash
    271
    
    E2: Auto Bracketing Set
    272
  - F: Controls
    272
    
    F1: Assign E/Fn Button
    272
    
    F2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button
    273
    
    F3: Reverse Dial Rotation
    273
    
    F4: Slot Empty Release Lock
    273
    
    F5: Reverse Indicators
    273
- B the Setup Menu: Camera Setup
  274
  - Monitor Brightness
    275
  - Info Display Format
    275
  - Auto Info Display
    277
  - Video Mode
    277
  - Flicker Reduction
    277
  - Time Zone and Date
    277
  - Language
    278
  - Image Comment
    278
  - Auto Image Rotation
    279
  - Image Dust off Ref Photo
    279
  - Gps
    281
  - Eye-Fi Upload
    282
  - Firmware Version
    282
- N the Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
  283
  - Creating Retouched Copies
    284
    
    D-Lighting
    285
    
    Red-Eye Correction
    285
    
    Trim
    286
    
    Monochrome
    286
    
    Filter Effects
    287
    
    Color Balance
    288
    
    Image Overlay
    288
    
    NEF (RAW) Processing
    290
    
    Resize
    291
    
    Quick Retouch
    292
    
    Straighten
    292
    
    Distortion Control
    292
    
    Fisheye
    293
    
    Color Outline
    293
    
    Color Sketch
    293
    
    Perspective Control
    294
    
    Miniature Effect
    295
    
    Selective Color
    296
    
    Side-By-Side Comparison
    298
- Recent Settings/O My Menu
  299
  - My Menu
    299

Nikon D5100 Reference Manual (260 pages)

Brand: Nikon | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 9.98 MB

Table of Contents
6
For Your Safety
12
Notices
14
Introduction

19
- Getting to Know the Camera
  19
  - The Camera Body
    19
  - X Introduction 0
    19
- Caring for the Camera
  20
  - Shooting (All Modes)
    20
  - The Mode Dial
    21
  - The Monitor
    22
  - The Information Display
    23
  - The Command Dial
    25
  - The Viewfinder
    28
- Camera Menus
  29
  - Color Sketch
    29
  - Using Camera Menus
    30
  - Menus
    30
- First Steps
  32
  - Charge the Battery
    32
  - Insert the Battery
    33
  - Attach a Lens
    35
    
    Firmware Version
    35
  - Basic Setup
    37
  - Insert a Memory Card
    39
  - Format the Memory Card
    40
  - Adjust Viewfinder Focus
    41
Basic Photography

43
- Battery Level and Card Capacity
  
  43
- Point-And-Shoot" Photography (I and J Modes)
  44
- Point-And-Shoot" Photography
  44
- Creative Photography (Scene Modes)
  48
  - The Mode Dial
    48
    
    Portrait
    48
    
    Landscape
    48
    
    Child
    49
    
    Sports
    49
    
    Close up
    49
  - Other Scenes
    50
    
    Night Portrait
    50
    
    Night Landscape
    50
    
    Party/Indoor
    50
    
    Beach/Snow
    51
    
    Sunset
    51
    
    Dusk/Dawn
    51
    
    Pet Portrait
    51
    
    Candlelight
    52
    
    Blossom
    52
    
    Autumn Colors
    52
    
    Food
    52
More on Photography (All Modes)

53
- Release Mode
  53
  - Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes
    55
- Focus
  57
  - Focus Mode
    57
  - AF-Area Mode
    60
  - Focus Point Selection
    61
  - Focus Lock
    62
  - Manual Focus
    63
- Image Quality and Size
  65
  - Image Quality
    65
  - Image Size
    67
- Using the Built-In Flash
  68
  - Flash Mode
    69
- ISO Sensitivity
  72
- Interval Timer Photography
  
  74
- Restoring Default Settings
  
  76
P, S, A, and M Modes

79
- Shutter Speed and Aperture
  
  79
- Mode P (Programmed Auto)
  80
  - P (Programmed Auto)
    80
- Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)
  81
- S (Shutter-Priority Auto)
  81
- Mode a (Aperture-Priority Auto)
  82
- Mode M (Manual)
  83
- Exposure
  86
  - Metering
    86
  - Autoexposure Lock
    87
  - Exposure Compensation
    88
  - Flash Compensation
    90
- Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows
  92
  - Active D-Lighting
    92
  - High Dynamic Range (HDR)
    94
- Multiple Exposure
  96
- White Balance
  99
  - Fine-Tuning White Balance
    101
  - Preset Manual
    102
- Bracketing
  106
- Picture Controls
  109
  - Selecting a Picture Control
    109
  - Modifying Picture Controls
    110
  - Creating Custom Picture Controls
    113
  - Sharing Custom Picture Controls
    115
Live View

117
- Framing Photographs in the Monitor
  
  117
- Focusing in Live View
  118
Recording and Viewing Movies

125
- Recording Movies
  125
- Viewing Movies
  128
- Editing Movies
  129
  - Trimming Movies
    129
  - Saving Selected Frames
    131
Special Effects

133
- Shooting with Special Effects
  
  133
- Night Vision
  134
- Color Sketch
  134
- Miniature Effect
  134
- Selective Color
  135
- Silhouette
  135
- High Key
  135
- Low Key
  135
- Options Available in Live View
  136
More on Playback

141
- Full-Frame Playback
  141
  - Photo Information
    142
- Thumbnail Playback
  147
- Calendar Playback
  148
- Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
  149
- Protecting Photographs from Deletion
  150
- Deleting Photographs
  151
  - Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback
    151
  - The Playback Menu
    152
- Slide Shows
  154
Connections

155
- Connecting to a Computer
  155
  - Before Connecting the Camera
    155
  - Connecting the Camera
    156
- Printing Photographs
  157
  - Connecting the Printer
    157
  - Printing Pictures One at a Time
    158
  - Start Printing
    159
  - Printing Multiple Pictures
    160
  - Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
    162
- Viewing Photographs on TV
  
  164
  - Standard Definition Devices
    164
  - High-Definition Devices
    165
Menu Guide

167
- D the Playback Menu: Managing Images
  167
  - Managing Images
    167
  - Playback Folder
    167
  - Playback Display Options
    168
  - Image Review
    168
  - Rotate Tall
    168
- C the Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
  169
  - Reset Shooting Menu
    170
  - Storage Folder
    170
  - Auto Distortion Control
    171
  - Color Space
    171
  - Long Exposure NR
    172
  - High ISO NR
    172
  - ISO Sensitivity Settings
    173
- A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
  174
  - Reset Custom Settings
    175
  - A: Autofocus
    176
    
    A1: AF-C Priority Selection
    176
    
    A2: Built-In AF-Assist Illuminator
    176
    
    A3: Rangefinder
    177
  - B: Exposure
    177
    
    B1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl
    177
  - C: Timers/Ae Lock
    177
    
    C1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L
    177
    
    C2: Auto off Timers
    178
    
    C3: Self-Timer
    178
    
    C4: Remote on Duration
    179
  - D: Shooting/Display
    179
    
    D1: Beep
    179
    
    D2: ISO Display
    179
    
    D3: File Number Sequence
    180
    
    D4: Exposure Delay Mode
    180
    
    D5: Print Date
    181
  - E: Bracketing/Flash
    182
    
    E1: Flash Cntrl for Built-In Flash
    182
    
    E2: Auto Bracketing Set
    183
  - F: Controls
    183
    
    F1: Assign E/Fn Button
    183
    
    F2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button
    184
    
    F3: Reverse Dial Rotation
    184
    
    F4: Slot Empty Release Lock
    184
    
    F5: Reverse Indicators
    184
- B the Setup Menu: Camera Setup
  185
  - Monitor Brightness
    186
  - Info Display Format
    186
  - Auto Info Display
    188
  - Video Mode
    188
  - Flicker Reduction
    188
  - Time Zone and Date
    188
  - Language
    189
  - Image Comment
    189
  - Auto Image Rotation
    190
  - Image Dust off Ref Photo
    190
  - Gps
    192
  - Eye-Fi Upload
    193
  - Firmware Version
    193
- N the Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
  194
- The Retouch Menu
  194
  - Creating Retouched Copies
    195
    
    D-Lighting
    196
    
    Red-Eye Correction
    196
    
    Trim
    197
    
    Monochrome
    197
    
    Filter Effects
    198
    
    Color Balance
    199
    
    Image Overlay
    199
    
    NEF (RAW) Processing
    201
    
    Resize
    202
    
    Quick Retouch
    203
    
    Straighten
    203
    
    Distortion Control
    203
    
    Fisheye
    204
    
    Color Outline
    204
    
    Color Sketch
    204
    
    Perspective Control
    205
    
    Miniature Effect
    206
    
    Selective Color
    207
    
    Side-By-Side Comparison
    209
- Recent Settings/O My Menu
  210
  - My Menu
    210

Nikon D5100 Reference Manual (260 pages)

Nikon D5100: User Guide

Brand: Nikon | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 21.08 MB

Table of Contents
6
For Your Safety
12
Notices
14
Introduction

19
- Getting to Know the Camera
  19
  - The Camera Body
    19
  - The Mode Dial
    21
  - The Monitor
    22
  - The Information Display
    23
  - The Command Dial
    25
  - The Viewfinder
    28
- X Introduction 0
  19
- Camera Menus
  29
  - Using Camera Menus
    30
- First Steps
  32
  - Charge the Battery
    32
  - Insert the Battery
    33
  - Attach a Lens
    35
  - Basic Setup
    37
  - Insert a Memory Card
    39
  - Format the Memory Card
    40
  - Adjust Viewfinder Focus
    41
Basic Photography

43
- Battery Level and Card Capacity
  43
- Point-And-Shoot" Photography (I and J Modes)
  44
- Creative Photography (Scene Modes)
  48
  - The Mode Dial
    48
    
    Portrait
    48
    
    Landscape
    48
    
    Child
    49
    
    Sports
    49
    
    Close up
    49
  - Other Scenes
    50
    
    Night Portrait
    50
    
    Night Landscape
    50
    
    Party/Indoor
    50
    
    Beach/Snow
    51
    
    Sunset
    51
    
    Dusk/Dawn
    51
    
    Pet Portrait
    51
    
    Candlelight
    52
    
    Blossom
    52
    
    Autumn Colors
    52
    
    Food
    52
More on Photography (All Modes)

53
- Release Mode
  53
  - Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes
    55
- Focus
  57
  - Focus Mode
    57
  - AF-Area Mode
    60
  - Focus Point Selection
    61
  - Focus Lock
    62
  - Manual Focus
    63
- Image Quality and Size
  65
  - Image Quality
    65
  - Image Size
    67
- Using the Built-In Flash
  68
  - Flash Mode
    69
- ISO Sensitivity
  72
- Interval Timer Photography
  74
- Restoring Default Settings
  76
P, S, A, and M Modes

79
- Shutter Speed and Aperture
  79
  - Mode P (Programmed Auto)
    80
  - Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)
    81
  - Mode a (Aperture-Priority Auto)
    82
  - Mode M (Manual)
    83
- Exposure
  86
  - Metering
    86
  - Autoexposure Lock
    87
  - Exposure Compensation
    88
  - Flash Compensation
    90
- Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows
  92
  - Active D-Lighting
    92
  - High Dynamic Range (HDR)
    94
- Multiple Exposure
  96
- White Balance
  99
  - Fine-Tuning White Balance
    101
  - Preset Manual
    102
- Bracketing
  106
- Picture Controls
  109
  - Selecting a Picture Control
    109
  - Modifying Picture Controls
    110
  - Creating Custom Picture Controls
    113
  - Sharing Custom Picture Controls
    115
Live View

117
- Framing Photographs in the Monitor
  117
  - Focusing in Live View
    118
Recording and Viewing Movies

125
- Recording Movies
  125
- Viewing Movies
  128
- Editing Movies
  129
  - Trimming Movies
    129
  - Saving Selected Frames
    131
Special Effects

133
- Shooting with Special Effects
  133
  - Night Vision
    134
  - Color Sketch
    134
  - Miniature Effect
    134
  - Selective Color
    135
  - Silhouette
    135
  - High Key
    135
  - Low Key
    135
  - Options Available in Live View
    136
More on Playback

141
- Full-Frame Playback
  141
  - Photo Information
    142
- Thumbnail Playback
  147
- Calendar Playback
  148
- Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
  149
- Protecting Photographs from Deletion
  150
- Deleting Photographs
  151
  - Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback
    151
  - The Playback Menu
    152
- Slide Shows
  154
Connections

155
- Connecting to a Computer
  155
  - Before Connecting the Camera
    155
  - Connecting the Camera
    156
- Q Connections 0
  155
- Printing Photographs
  157
  - Connecting the Printer
    157
  - Printing Pictures One at a Time
    158
  - Start Printing
    159
  - Printing Multiple Pictures
    160
  - Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
    162
- Viewing Photographs on TV
  164
  - Standard Definition Devices
    164
  - High-Definition Devices
    165
Menu Guide

167
- D the Playback Menu: Managing Images
  167
  - Playback Folder
    167
  - Playback Display Options
    168
  - Image Review
    168
  - Rotate Tall
    168
- C the Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
  169
  - Reset Shooting Menu
    170
  - Storage Folder
    170
  - Auto Distortion Control
    171
  - Color Space
    171
  - Long Exposure NR
    172
  - High ISO NR
    172
  - ISO Sensitivity Settings
    173
- A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
  174
  - Reset Custom Settings
    175
  - A: Autofocus
    176
    
    A1: AF-C Priority Selection
    176
    
    A2: Built-In AF-Assist Illuminator
    176
    
    A3: Rangefinder
    177
  - B: Exposure
    177
    
    B1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl
    177
  - C: Timers/Ae Lock
    177
    
    C1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L
    177
    
    C2: Auto off Timers
    178
    
    C3: Self-Timer
    178
    
    C4: Remote on Duration
    179
  - D: Shooting/Display
    179
    
    D1: Beep
    179
    
    D2: ISO Display
    179
    
    D3: File Number Sequence
    180
    
    D4: Exposure Delay Mode
    180
    
    D5: Print Date
    181
  - E: Bracketing/Flash
    182
    
    E1: Flash Cntrl for Built-In Flash
    182
    
    E2: Auto Bracketing Set
    183
  - F: Controls
    183
    
    F1: Assign E/Fn Button
    183
    
    F2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button
    184
    
    F3: Reverse Dial Rotation
    184
    
    F4: Slot Empty Release Lock
    184
    
    F5: Reverse Indicators
    184
- B the Setup Menu: Camera Setup
  185
  - Monitor Brightness
    186
  - Info Display Format
    186
  - Auto Info Display
    188
  - Video Mode
    188
  - Flicker Reduction
    188
  - Time Zone and Date
    188
  - Language
    189
  - Image Comment
    189
  - Auto Image Rotation
    190
  - Image Dust off Ref Photo
    190
  - Gps
    192
  - Eye-Fi Upload
    193
  - Firmware Version
    193
- N the Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
  194
  - Creating Retouched Copies
    195
    
    D-Lighting
    196
    
    Red-Eye Correction
    196
    
    Trim
    197
    
    Monochrome
    197
    
    Filter Effects
    198
    
    Color Balance
    199
    
    Image Overlay
    199
    
    NEF (RAW) Processing
    201
    
    Resize
    202
    
    Quick Retouch
    203
    
    Straighten
    203
    
    Distortion Control
    203
    
    Fisheye
    204
    
    Color Outline
    204
    
    Color Sketch
    204
    
    Perspective Control
    205
    
    Miniature Effect
    206
    
    Selective Color
    207
    
    Side-By-Side Comparison
    209
- Recent Settings/O My Menu
  210
  - My Menu
    210

Nikon D5100 Repair Manual (183 pages)

Brand: Nikon | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 33.73 MB

Table of Contents
2
Disassembly

6
- Warning
  6
- External.appearance
  
  7
  - Rear.cover.unit
    7
  - Front.cover.unit
    11
  - Discharge.of.main.condenser
    14
  - Top.cover.unit
    14
- Rear.cover
  
  16
  - Sd.cover.unit
    16
  - Tft.monitor.unit
    16
  - Eyepiece
    21
  - Rear.sw.fpc.unit
    22
  - Rear.button
    24
  - Sd.access.lamp.window
    24
  - Lock.knob
    25
  - Menu/Information.edit.button
    25
  - Rear.cover
    26
- Top.cover
  
  27
  - Microphone
    27
  - Sb.lock.release.plate
    28
  - Speaker
    29
  - Sb.top.cover
    30
  - Sb.lower.cover.unit
    31
  - Af.assist.lamp.unit
    33
  - Top.cover.fpc.unit
    34
  - Command.dial.unit
    35
  - Exposure.compensation/Movie.record/Information.button
    35
  - Power.dial.unit
    36
  - Mode.dial.unit
    36
  - Hot.shoe
    38
  - Prism.box.unit
    39
  - Screen
    40
  - Super.impose.display.plate
    40
  - Lcd.unit
    41
  - G7.Lens.unit
    41
- Sub-Frame
  
  43
  - Main.condenser
    43
  - Togo.pcb.unit
    44
  - If.cover.unit
    46
  - Battery.box.unit
    47
  - If.pcb.unit
    51
  - SZ-DC/DC.pcb.unit
    54
  - Sub-Frame
    54
  - Bottom.plate.unit
    55
- Front.body
  
  56
  - Image.sensor.unit
    56
  - Shutter.plate.unit
    57
  - Mg.pcb.unit
    62
  - Sq.base.unit
    63
  - Bayonet.mount
    64
  - F-Min.sw/Lens.release.sw
    65
  - Lens.contact.unit
    66
  - Af.sensor.unit
    67
  - Lens.release.button.unit
    67
  - Mirror.unit
    68
Assembly

69
- Front.body
  
  69
  - Mirror.unit
    69
  - Lens.release.button.unit
    70
  - Af.sensor.unit
    70
  - Lens.contact.unit
    71
  - Lens.release.sw/F-Min.sw
    72
  - Bayonet.mount
    74
  - Sq.base.unit
    75
  - Height.adjustment.of.aperture.lever
    76
  - Mg.pcb.unit
    76
  - Shutter.plate.unit
    78
  - Adjustment.of.shutter.curtain.speed
    82
  - Inspection and Adjustment of Flange-Back (Body-Back)
    85
  - Image.sensor.unit
    86
- Sub-Frame
  
  88
  - Bottom.plate.unit
    88
  - Sub-Frame
    89
  - SZ-DC/DC.pcb.unit
    90
  - If.pcb.unit
    91
  - Battery.box.unit
    94
  - If.cover.unit
    97
  - Togo.pcb.unit
    99
  - G7.Lens.unit
    102
  - Lcd.unit
    104
  - Super.impose.display.plate
    105
  - Screen
    105
  - Prism.box.unit
    106
  - Angle.adjustment.of.main.mirror.and.sub-Mirror
    107
  - Main.condenser
    107
  - Inspection.for.ae-CCD.positioning
    109
- Top.cover
  
  111
  - Hot.shoe
    111
  - Mode.dial.unit
    111
  - Power.dial.unit
    113
  - Exposure.compensation/Movie.record./Information.button
    114
  - Command.dial.unit
    114
  - Top.cover.fpc.unit
    115
  - Af.assist.lamp.unit
    117
  - Sb.lower.cover.unit
    118
  - Sb.upper.cover
    121
  - Speaker
    122
  - Sb.lock.release.plate
    122
- Rear.cover
  
  126
  - Menu/Information.edit.button
    128
  - Lock.knob
    128
  - Sd.access.lamp.window
    129
  - Rear.button
    129
  - Rear.sw.fpc.unit
    130
  - Eyepiece
    131
  - Tft.monitor.unit
    133
  - Sd.cover.unit
    138
- External.appearance
  
  139
  - Top.cover.unit
    139
  - Adjustment of Camera Body (Except Imaging)
    141
Inspection.and.adjustment.of.camera.body.(Except.imaging).Required.when.parts.are. Replaced

142

Nikon D5100 User Manual (92 pages)

16.2 Megapixels

Brand: Nikon | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 10.9 MB

Product Documentation
2
Table of Contents
3
For Your Safety
4
Notices
5
Introduction

9
- Package Contents
  9
- X Introduction 0
  9
- Getting to Know the Camera
  10
  - The Mode Dial
    12
  - The Monitor
    13
  - The Information Display
    14
  - The Viewfinder
    15
- Camera Menus
  16
  - Display Options
    18
  - Custom Settings
    19
- First Steps
  20
Basic Photography and Playback 0

25
- Battery Level and Card Capacity
  25
- Taking Photographs
  26
- Creative Photography (Scene Modes)
  29
- Other Scenes
  31
- Basic Playback
  34
More on Photography 0

36
- Release Mode
  36
- Focus
  40
- Image Quality and Size
  43
- Image Size
  44
- Using the Built-In Flash
  45
- Flash Mode
  46
- ISO Sensitivity
  48
- Interval Timer Photography
  49
- P, S, A, and M Modes
  51
Live View/Movies 0

52
- Framing Photographs in the Monitor
  52
- Focusing in Live View
  53
- Recording Movies
  59
- Viewing Movies
  62
- Special Effects 0
  
  63
  - Shooting with Special Effects
    63
  - Options Available in Live View
    66
- Viewnx 2
  
  69
Q Viewnx

69
- Installing Viewnx 2
  69
  - Installation Guide
    70
  - System Requirements
    70
- Using Viewnx 2
  71
Technical Notes 0

73
- Compatible CPU Lenses
  73
- Other Accessories
  74
- Approved Memory Cards
  75
- Caring for the Camera
  76
- Error Messages
  80
- Specifications
  83

Nikon D5100 Reference Manual (91 pages)

Brand: Nikon | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 10.72 MB

Auto Exposure
3
Exposure Compensation
4
Flash Compensation
6
Choose an Option
9
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
10
Fine-Tuning White Balance
17
Preset Manual
18
Selecting a Picture
25
Modifying Picture Controls
26
Save Changes and Exit
26
Creating Custom Picture Controls
29
Sharing Custom Picture Controls
31
Live View
33
Focusing in Live View
34
Choosingan AF-Areamode
35
Recording and Viewing Movies
41
Movie Settings
43
Trimming Movies
45
Saving Selected Frames
47
Options Available
52
In Live View
52
More on Playback
57
Photo Information
58
File Information
58
Connecting the Printer
73
Turn the Camera off
73
Printing Multiple Pictures
76
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
78
Standard Definition Devices
80
High-Definition
81
Output Resolution
82
Device Control
82
Menu Guide
83

Nikon D5100 Manual (71 pages)

The Still Photographer’s Guide to Operation and Image Creation

Brand: Nikon | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 3.48 MB

Table of Contents
4
Contents
4
Introduction
5
MENUS and CUSTOM SETTINGS
9
- Menu Settings
  10
- Custom Settings
  16
- My Menu
  24
Camera Operation
24
- JPEG Vs. NEF (RAW)
  25
- Focusing
  27
  - Using Autofocus
    27
  - Focus Modes
    31
  - Autofocus Area Modes
    32
  - Locking Focus
    33
  - Live View and Movie Focusing
    35
- Release Modes
  35
- Exposure
  37
- Metering Modes
  44
  - Matrix Metering
    45
  - Center-Weighted Metering
    45
  - Spot Metering
    46
  - Manual Metering
    47
  - Exposure Lock
    47
- Histograms
  49
- Exposure Compensation
  51
- Auto Bracketing for Exposure
  52
- Active D-Lighting (ADL)
  52
- High Dynamic Range (HDR)
  53
- White Balance
  54
- Picture Controls
  56
- Flash
  58
- Sensor Cleaning
  59
Composition
60
The Image Taking Process
66
Video - an Introduction
67
Photography Accessories
68
Conclusion
71

Nikon D5100 Reference Manual (86 pages)

Brand: Nikon | Category: Digital Camera | Size: 11.19 MB

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Introduction

Basic Photography

More on Photography (All Modes)

P, S, A, and M Modes

Live View

Recording and Viewing Movies

Special Effects

More on Playback

Connections

Menu Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction

Basic Photography

Battery Level and Card Capacity

More on Photography (All Modes)

Interval Timer Photography

Restoring Default Settings

P, S, A, and M Modes

Shutter Speed and Aperture

Live View

Framing Photographs in the Monitor

Recording and Viewing Movies

Special Effects

Shooting with Special Effects

More on Playback

Connections

Viewing Photographs on TV

Menu Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction

Basic Photography

More on Photography (All Modes)

P, S, A, and M Modes

Live View

Recording and Viewing Movies

Special Effects

More on Playback

Connections

Menu Guide

Table of Contents

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Top.cover

Sub-Frame

Front.body

Assembly

Front.body

Sub-Frame

Top.cover

Rear.cover

External.appearance

Inspection.and.adjustment.of.camera.body.(Except.imaging).Required.when.parts.are. Replaced

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