Nikon D5100 User Manual

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Manual Focus
Manual focus can be used when you are not using an AF-S or AF-I lens or when
autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 40).
1 Set the lens focus-mode switch.
If the lens is equipped with an M/A-M or A-M mode
switch, slide the switch to M.
2 Focus.
To focus manually, adjust the lens focus ring until the
image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder
is in focus.
Photographs can be taken at any time, even
when the image is not in focus.
A Selecting Manual Focus with the Camera
If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override), manual
focus can also be selected by setting the camera focus mode to MF
(manual focus; 0 39).
Focus can then be adjusted manually,
regardless of the mode selected with the lens.
A-M mode
switch
M/A-M
switch

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