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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual...

  • Page 2: Product Documentation

    Product Documentation Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. The documentation for this product consists of a User’s Manual (this booklet) and a Reference Manual (pdf ). To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all those who use the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For Your Safety ... ii Notices ...iii Introduction Package Contents ... 1 Getting to Know the Camera ... 2 Camera Menus ... 8 First Steps... 12 Basic Photography and Playback Battery Level and Card Capacity... 17 Taking Photographs ... 18 Creative Photography (Scene Modes) ...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

  • Page 5: Notices

    AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made to ensure that the...
  • Page 6 Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.
  • Page 7 Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
  • Page 8 Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction Package Contents Confirm that the package contains the following items: D5100 digital camera EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover) ViewNX 2 CD User’s Manual (this booklet) Quick Start Guide Purchasers of the lens kit option should confirm that the package also includes a lens.

  • Page 10: Getting To Know The Camera

    Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. The Camera Body Mode dial ...4 Live view switch ...44, 51 R (information) button...
  • Page 11 Viewfinder eyepiece...31 Rubber eyecup ...31 G (menu) button ...8 Two-button reset button Infrared receiver (rear)...30 Monitor ... 5, 14 Viewing settings ...6 Live view...48 Full-frame playback ...26 Tripod socket Diopter adjustment control...15 P (information edit) button ...6 Two-button reset button The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on.

  • Page 12: The Mode Dial

    The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes: Auto Modes (0 18) Select these modes for simple, point- and-shoot photography. • i Auto • j Auto (flash off) Scene Modes The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene selected with the mode dial. Match your selection to the scene being photographed.

  • Page 13: The Monitor

    The Monitor The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below. 180° Normal use Fold the monitor against the camera face out. This position is recommended for normal photography. Low-angle shots Frame live view shots with the camera close to the ground.

  • Page 14: The Information Display

    The Information Display Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display. Press the P button once to view settings, and again to make changes to settings. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. 9 10 11 12 13 Shooting mode i auto/...

  • Page 15: The Viewfinder

    The Viewfinder Focus points Focus indicator ...19 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator Shutter speed ...43 Aperture (f-number) ...43 Battery indicator ...17 Bracketing indicator “K” (appears when memory remains for over 1,000 exposures)...17 Flash-ready indicator ...20 Flexible program indicator Exposure indicator Exposure compensation display Electronic rangefinder The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature.

  • Page 16: Camera Menus

    Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. Tabs Choose from the following menus: • : Playback (0 10) • : Shooting (0 10) • : Custom Settings (0 11) If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the Q (W)
  • Page 17 Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Select a menu. Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu. Position the cursor in the selected menu.

  • Page 18: Display Options

    Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button.

  • Page 19: Custom Settings

    A Custom Settings Reset custom settings Autofocus a1: AF-C priority selection a2: Built-in AF-assist illuminator a3: Rangefinder Exposure b1: EV steps for exposure cntrl. B Setup Menu Options Format memory card Monitor brightness Info display format Auto info display Clean image sensor Lock mirror up for cleaning Video mode N Retouch Menu Options...

  • Page 20: First Steps

    If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative.
  • Page 21 Autofocus is available with AF-S lenses. The lens kit option includes an AF-S lens; for information on other lenses that can be used with the D5100, see page 65. If the lens has a vibration reduction (VR) switch, select ON to reduce the effects of vibration.
  • Page 22 Open the monitor. Open the monitor as shown. Do not use force. Choose a language and set the camera clock. Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed; use the multi selector and J button to select a language and set the camera clock. Select language Select daylight saving time option...
  • Page 23 Focus the viewfinder. Rotate the diopter adjustment control until the viewfinder display and focus point are in sharp focus. When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye. Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are unable to focus the viewfinder as described above, select single-servo autofocus (AF-S;...
  • Page 24 The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the “lock” position, the memory card can not be formatted and photos can not be deleted or recorded (a beep will sound if you attempt to release the shutter).

  • Page 25: Basic Photography And Playback 0

    Basic Photography and Playback Battery Level and Card Capacity Before shooting, turn the camera on and check the battery level and number of exposures remaining in the information display or viewfinder (if the monitor is off, press the P button to view the information display; if the monitor does not turn on, the battery is exhausted and must be recharged).

  • Page 26: Taking Photographs

    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. Turn the camera on. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. The information display will appear in the monitor.
  • Page 27 Check the indicators in the viewfinder. When the focus operation is complete, the selected focus points will be briefly highlighted, a beep will sound (a beep may not sound if the subject is moving), and the in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder. In-focus indicator Subject in focus.
  • Page 28 Auto Meter-Off The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about 8 seconds (auto meter-off ), reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display. The auto meter-off delay can be selected using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers;...

  • Page 29: Creative Photography (Scene Modes)

    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 0 18–20. The Mode Dial The following scenes can be selected with the mode dial:...
  • Page 30 Child Sports Close up Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural. Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.

  • Page 31: Other Scenes

    Other Scenes The following scenes can be selected by rotating the mode dial to h and rotating the command dial until the desired scene appears in the monitor. Mode dial Night Portrait Night Landscape Party/Indoor Command dial Monitor Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light.
  • Page 32 Beach/Snow Sunset Dusk/Dawn Pet Portrait Capture the brightness of sunlit expanses of water, snow, or sand. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. The built-in flash and AF- assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.
  • Page 33 Candlelight Blossom Autumn Colors Food For photographs taken by candlelight. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. Use for fields of flowers, orchards in bloom, and other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms.

  • Page 34: Basic Playback

    To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. K button 1/ 12 1 250 – 1. 3 + 1. 0 AUTO A6, M1 100D5100 DSC_0001. JPG 15/04/2011 10 NIKON D5100 35mm NOR ORMAL AL 4928x3264...
  • Page 35 To display images in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or 72 images (thumbnail playback), press the W button. Use the multi selector or command dial to highlight images and press J to display the highlighted image full frame. Press X to reduce the number of images displayed.

  • Page 36: More On Photography 0

    More on Photography Release Mode Choose from the following release modes: Mode Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed. Continuous: While shutter-release button is held down, camera records up to 4 frames per second. Self-timer: Use self-timer for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake (0 30).
  • Page 37 Choose a release mode. Highlight a release mode and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession;...
  • Page 38 Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes The self-timer and optional ML-L3 remote control (0 67) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. Select a release mode.
  • Page 39 Before Using the Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the clear plastic battery-insulator sheet. Cover the Viewfinder When taking photos without your eye to the viewfinder, remove the DK-20 rubber eyecup (q) and insert the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap as shown (w).

  • Page 40: Focus

    Focus This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus Mode Choose from the following focus modes. Note that AF-S and AF-C are available only in modes P, S, A, and M. Option Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus if subject is Auto-servo stationary, continuous-servo autofocus if subject is moving.
  • Page 41 Choose a focus mode. Highlight a focus mode and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. Predictive Focus Tracking In AF-C mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject moves toward or away from the camera while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 42 AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. Note that d (Dynamic-area AF) and f (3D-tracking (11 points)) are not available when AF-S is selected for focus mode. Option User selects focus point using multi selector; camera focuses on c Single-point AF subject in selected focus point only.

  • Page 43: Image Quality And Size

    Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card.

  • Page 44: Image Size

    Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from the following options: Image size # Large $ Medium % Small * Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi. Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch=approximately 2.54 cm). Place the cursor in the information display.

  • Page 45: Using The Built-In Flash

    Using the Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and g Modes Choose a flash mode (0 38). Take pictures. The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is taken.

  • Page 46: Flash Mode

    Flash Mode The flash modes available vary with shooting mode: i, k, p, n, s, w, g Auto Njo Auto+red-eye reduction P, A Fill flash Red-eye reduction Slow sync+red-eye reduction Slow sync Rear curtain+slow sync * p appears in information display when setting is complete. Place the cursor in the information display.
  • Page 47 Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the previous page may combine one or more of the following settings, as shown by the flash mode icon: • AUTO (auto flash): When lighting is poor or subject is back lit, flash pops up automatically when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required.

  • Page 48: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity “ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures, but the more likely the image is to be affected by noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines;...

  • Page 49: Interval Timer Photography

    Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. Before Shooting Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. To ensure that shooting starts at the desired time, check that the camera clock is set correctly (0 14).
  • Page 50 Choose the number of intervals. Press 4 or 2 to highlight number of intervals (i.e., the number of times the camera shoots); press 1 or 3 to change. Press 2 to continue. Start shooting. Highlight On and press J (to return to the shooting menu without starting the interval timer, highlight Off and press J).

  • Page 51: P, S, A, And M Modes

    P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. See the Reference Manual (on CD) for more information on each mode. Mode Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure (user can rotate command dial to choose from different P Programmed auto combinations of shutter speed and aperture that will produce...

  • Page 52: Live View/Movies 0

    Live View/Movies Framing Photographs in the Monitor Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. Rotate the live view switch. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder.

  • Page 53: Focusing In Live View

    Focusing in Live View Follow the steps below to choose focus and AF-area modes and position the focus point. Choosing a Focus Mode The following focus modes are available in live view: Option Single-servo For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is AF-S pressed halfway.
  • Page 54 Choosing an AF-Area Mode In modes other than i and j, the following AF-area modes can be selected in live view: Option 6 Face-priority AF 7 Wide-area AF 8 Normal-area AF 9 Subject-tracking AF Track a selected subject as it moves through the frame. Place the cursor in the information display.
  • Page 55 Choosing the Focus Point The method for selecting the focus point for autofocus varies with the option selected for AF-area mode (0 46). 6 (face-priority AF): A double yellow border will be displayed when the camera detects a portrait subject facing the camera (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of 35, are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject;...
  • Page 56 The Live View Display Item q Shooting mode w “No movie” icon e Audio recording indicator Indicates whether sound is being recorded with movies. r Time remaining t Focus mode y AF-area mode Time remaining (movie mode) i Movie frame size o Focus point Live View Display Options Press the R button to cycle through display options as shown below.
  • Page 57 Automatic Scene Selection (Scene Auto Selector) If live view is selected in i or j mode, the camera will automatically analyze the subject and select the appropriate shooting mode when autofocus is enabled. The selected mode is shown in the monitor. Human portrait subjects Portrait Landscapes and cityscapes...
  • Page 58 Shooting in Live View Mode To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with exposure, remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap before shooting (0 31). Although they will not appear in the final picture, flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame.

  • Page 59: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view. Rotate the live view switch. The mirror is raised and the view through the lens is displayed in the monitor instead of the viewfinder. The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 48) indicates that movies can not be recorded. Before Recording Set aperture before recording in mode A or M.
  • Page 60 Taking Photographs During Movie Recording To end movie recording, take a photograph, and exit to live view, press the shutter-release button all the way down and hold it in this position until the shutter is released. Maximum Length Each movie file can be up to 4 GB in size and 20 minutes long; note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 67).
  • Page 61 Movie Settings Choose movie quality and sound options. • Movie quality: Choose from the following options. The frame rate depends on the option currently selected for Video mode in the setup menu (0 11): Movie quality Frame size (pixels) Frame rate 30 fps 1920 ×...

  • Page 62: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 26). Press J to start playback. 1 icon Length The following operations can be performed: Pause Play Advance/ rewind Adjust volume Edit movie Return to full- frame playback Exit to shooting mode Display menus...

  • Page 63: Special Effects 0

    Special Effects Special effects can be used when recording images. Shooting with Special Effects The following effects can be selected by rotating the mode dial to q and rotating the command dial until the desired option appears in the monitor. NEF (RAW) If NEF (RAW)+JPEG is selected for image quality in %, g, (, or 3 mode, only the JPEG images will be recorded (0 35).
  • Page 64 Night Vision Color Sketch Miniature Effect Use under conditions of darkness to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities (with some noise in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines). Autofocus is available in live view only; manual focus can be used if the camera is unable to focus.
  • Page 65 Selective Color Silhouette High Key Low Key All colors other than the selected colors are recorded in black and white. The effect can be chosen during live view (0 44). The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended when lighting is poor. Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds.

  • Page 66: Options Available In Live View

    Options Available in Live View g Color Sketch Select live view. Rotate the live view switch to raise the mirror and display the view through the lens in the monitor. Adjust options. Press J to display the options shown at right (note that the options temporarily clear from the display during autofocus).
  • Page 67 Display options. Press J to display miniature effect options. Adjust options. Press 4 or 2 to choose the orientation of the area that will be in focus and press 1 or 3 to adjust its width. Return to the live view display. Press J to return to live view.
  • Page 68 Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final image. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors.

  • Page 69: Q Viewnx

    ViewNX 2 Installing ViewNX 2 Install the supplied software to display and edit photographs and movies that have been copied to your computer. Before installing ViewNX 2, confirm that your computer meets the system requirements on page 62. Start the computer and insert the installer CD. Select a language.

  • Page 70: Installation Guide

    Start the installer. Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions. Installation Guide For help installing ViewNX 2, click Installation Guide in Step 3. Exit the installer. Windows Click Yes The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. System Requirements •...

  • Page 71: Using Viewnx 2

    1 Select Nikon Transfer 2 for Import pictures and videos. Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. Confirm that the correct source is selected.
  • Page 72 Click Start Transfer. At default settings, all the pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Terminate the connection. If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.

  • Page 73: Technical Notes 0

    Technical Notes Compatible CPU Lenses This camera supports autofocus with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only. AF-S lenses have names beginning with AF-S, AF-I lenses names beginning with AF-I. Autofocus is not supported with other autofocus (AF) lenses. The following table lists the features available with compatible lenses in viewfinder photography: Lens/accessory AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR...

  • Page 74: Other Accessories

    • Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D5100 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use C-PL or C-PL II circular polarizing filters instead. • NC filters are recommended for protecting the lens.

  • Page 75: Approved Memory Cards

    Approved Memory Cards The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D5100. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used.

  • Page 76: Caring For The Camera

    Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services).
  • Page 77 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes in temperature, such as those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device.
  • Page 78 Do not touch the shutter curtain: The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged. Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain, poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. These actions could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain.
  • Page 79 Batteries: Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries: • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. • Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat. • Keep the battery terminals clean. •...

  • Page 80: Error Messages

    Memory card is locked (write protected). Slide card write- (blinks) protect switch to “write” position. • Use approved card. • Format card. If problem persists, card may be damaged. Contact Nikon-authorized service representative. • Error creating new folder. Delete files or insert new memory card. (blinks) •...
  • Page 81 Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Not available if Eye-Fi card is (blinks) locked This card is not formatted. (blinks) Format the card. j/A/s Card is full (blinks) — (blinks) Subject is too bright (blinks) Subject is too dark No Bulb in S mode (blinks) No Bulb in HDR mode (blinks)
  • Page 82 Out of ink. * See printer manual for more information. Viewfinder Error occurred updating firmware for optional flash unit. (blinks) Contact Nikon-authorized service representative. Release shutter. If error persists or appears frequently, consult Nikon-authorized service representative. (blinks) Consult Nikon-authorized service representative.

  • Page 83: Specifications

    Nikon D5100 Digital Camera Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Type Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Lens mount Effective angle of view Approx. 1.5 × lens focal length (Nikon DX format) Effective pixels 16.2 million Effective pixels Image sensor Image sensor 23.6 ×...
  • Page 84 Lens Compatible lenses Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses. Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported), and AI-P lenses. Non-CPU lenses can be used in mode M, but the camera exposure meter will not function.
  • Page 85 Auto, extra high, high, normal, low, off Focus Autofocus Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor), and AF- assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5–3 m/1 ft. 8 in.–9 ft. 10 in.) Detection range –1 –...
  • Page 86 White balance White balance Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning. Live view Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (MF) AF-area mode Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF Autofocus...
  • Page 87 • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
  • Page 88 Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
  • Page 89 SD-3C, LLC. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 92 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in Thailand 6MB11511-03...

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