Nikon D5100 Reference Manual

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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
1
/4,000 s or select “Bulb” or “Time” to hold the shutter
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.
3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
Shutter speed Aperture
Command
dial
N(E) button Command
dial
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 Underexposed by
1
/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
Mode dial

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