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Nikon D5100 Experience
Figure 3 - i Button and Information Display
Generally the menu settings and instructions I discuss involve taking full control of the camera
for yourself, which means taking it off Auto, off Programmed Auto, off automatically selected
autofocus points, off Auto ISO. While this may be more challenging at first, these are the
techniques that are necessary to take full advantage of the capabilities of any digital SLR
including the advanced D5100, and will lead to you having more control over your image
making. Hopefully this will inevitably lead to better images!
Getting Started
Batteries
The first thing to do, if you haven't done so already, is to fully charge the battery. The first
couple times you use it, I recommended that you fully drain it through use before you fully
recharge it again. While some claim current batteries don't require this, others claim it prolongs
their life or capacity, so it is best to just do this for a couple cycles to be safe. You will probably
want a second battery, the EN-EL14, so you should get that right away.
At the end of the book I will provide Amazon.com product links to some of these accessories and
items I mention throughout the text, as well as other Photography Accessories, if you wish to
view or purchase them. There is also a full version of this list, with Amazon links, on my blog:
http://blog.dojoklo.com/2011/02/10/gear-accessories-and-books/
Memory Cards
You will also need an SD memory card or two or three. I recommend the SanDisk Extreme
cards or the equivalent in another major brand like Lexar, and at least 8 GB or 16 GB capacity.
Check retailers' ads or websites to see if there are any rebates, which there often are and which
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