Taking Photographs - Nikon D5100 User Manual

Taking Photographs

This section describes how to take photographs in i and j modes, automatic
"point-and-shoot" modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the
camera in response to shooting conditions.
1
Turn the camera on.
Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. The information display will
appear in the monitor.
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2
Select i or j mode.
To shoot where use of a flash is prohibited,
photograph infants, or capture natural lighting
under low light conditions, select auto (flash off )
mode by rotating the mode dial to j.
Otherwise, rotate the mode dial to i (auto).
3
Ready the camera.
When framing photographs in the viewfinder,
hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle
the camera body or lens with your left. Keep
your elbows propped lightly against your torso
for support and place one foot half a pace ahead
of the other to keep your upper body stable.
In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of a tripod is
recommended.
4
Frame the photograph.
Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the
main subject in at least one of the 11 focus
points.
5
Press the shutter-release button halfway.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to
focus. The camera will select the focus points
automatically. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash
may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may
light.
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Mode dial
Focus point