Nikon D5100 Reference Manual

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The Low-Pass Filter
The image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass
filter to prevent moiré.
If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in
photographs, you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the
setup menu.
The filter can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or
cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.
❚❚ “Clean Now”
1 Place the camera base down.
Image sensor cleaning is most effective when
the camera is placed base down as shown at
right.
2 Display the Clean image sensor menu.
Press the G button to display the menus.
Highlight Clean image sensor in the setup
menu (0 167) and press 2.
3 Select Clean now.
Highlight Clean now and press J.
The message shown at right will be displayed
while cleaning is in progress.
G button

Nikon D5100 Specifications

General

Megapixel	16.2 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	16.9 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG
Maximum image resolution	4928 x 3264 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	640 x 424, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080
Optical zoom	- x
Focal length range	- mm
Aperture range (F-F)	-
Camera shutter speed	1 - 1/4000 s
Focus adjustment	Auto
ISO sensitivity	100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2250, 3200, 6400
Flash modes	Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Scene modes	Beach, Candlelight, Dawn, Dusk, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Party (indoor), Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade
Self-timer delay	2, 5, 10, 20 s
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display diagonal	3 \
Display resolution (numeric)	921000 pixels
USB version	2.0
Product color	Black
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 85 %

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	79 mm
Width	128 mm
Height	97 mm
Weight	560 g