Mode M (Manual) - Nikon D5100 User Manual

Mode M (Manual)

In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take
photographs in manual exposure mode:
1
Rotate the mode dial to M.
2
Choose aperture and shutter speed.
Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and
aperture. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial: choose from
values between 30 s and
open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (0 66). Aperture is selected by
pressing the N (E) button and rotating the command dial: choose from values
between the minimum and maximum for the lens. Shutter speed and aperture
are shown in the viewfinder and information display.
Shutter speed
Command
dial
3
Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
A
The Exposure Indicator
If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than "Bulb" or "Time" is selected, the
exposure indicator in the viewfinder (below) and information display shows whether the
photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings (the display varies
depending on the options selected for Custom Settings b1, EV steps for exposure cntrl.
and f5, Reverse indicators; 0 159, 166). If the limits of the exposure metering system are
exceeded, the indicator will flash.
Optimal exposure
1
/ s or select "Bulb" or "Time" to hold the shutter
4,000
N(E) button
1
Underexposed by / EV
3
Mode dial
Aperture
Command
dial
Overexposed by over 2 EV
t
65