Nikon D5100 Reference Manual

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Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.
Q&A Index
Taking Photographs
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Shooting Modes and Framing Options
Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots i? 26–29
How do I quickly adjust settings for different scenes? 30–34
Can I use special effects during shooting? 115–121
Can I choose a shutter speed (mode S)? 63
Can I choose an aperture (mode A)? 64
How do I make long (“time”) exposures (mode M)? 66
How can I record multiple shots as a single photograph? 78
Can I frame photos in the monitor (live view)? 99–106
Can I shoot movies? 107–109
Release Modes
Can I take photos one at a time or in quick succession? 35
How do I take pictures with the self-timer or a remote control? 37
Can I reduce shutter noise in quiet surroundings? 35
Focus
Can I choose how the camera focuses? 39, 42
Can I choose the focus point? 43
Image Quality and Size
How do I take pictures for printing at large sizes?
47–49
How can I get more pictures on the memory card?
Exposure
Can I make photos brighter or darker? 70
How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? 74, 76
Using the Flash
Can I set the flash to fire automatically when needed?
50–53How do I keep the flash from firing?
How do I avoid “red-eye”?
Viewing Photographs
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Playback
How do I view photographs on the camera? 123
How do I view more information about a photo? 124–128
Can I view photos in an automatic slide show? 136
Can I view photos on a TV? 146–148
Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? 132
Deletion
How do I delete unwanted photos? 133–135
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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