Nikon D5100 User Manual

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Technical Notes
Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing
the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter
problems using the camera.
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:
Compatible Lenses
Camera setting Focus Mode Metering
Lens/accessory AF
MF (with electronic
rangefinder)
MF M Other modes
L
M
N
3D Color
AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR
1
✔✔✔✔✔✔— ✔
2
Other type G or D AF NIKKOR
1
— ✔✔✔✔✔— ✔
2
PC-E NIKKOR series — ✔
3
✔✔
3
✔
3
✔
3
— ✔
2
,
3
PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D
4
— ✔
3
✔✔ — ✔ — ✔
2
,
3
AF-S/AF-I teleconverter
5
✔
6
✔
6
✔✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔
2
Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for F3AF) — ✔
7
✔✔ ✔ — ✔✔
2
AI-P NIKKOR — ✔
8
✔✔ ✔ — ✔✔
2
1 Use AF-S or AF-I lenses to get the most from your camera. Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR
lenses.
2 Spot metering meters selected focus point (0 68).
3 Can not be used with shifting or tilting.
4 The camera’s exposure metering and flash control systems may not function as expected when the
lens is shifted and/or tilted or an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used.
5 AF-S or AF-I lens required.
6 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
7 When AF 80–200mm f/2.8, AF 35–70mm f/2.8, AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 (New), or AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5
lenses are zoomed all the way in at the minimum focus distance, the in-focus indicator may be
displayed when the image on the matte screen in the viewfinder is not in focus.
Focus manually until
image in viewfinder is in focus.
8 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
D IX NIKKOR Lenses
IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used.
A Lens f-number
The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens.

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