Nikon D5100 User Manual 2

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to prevent

damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the camera.

This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

Camera Settings

The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.

Help

Use the camera’s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. for details.

Digitutor

“Digitutor”, a series of “watch and learn” manuals in movie form, is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html

See page 11

A For Your Safety

Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 x–xv).

Where to Find It

Find what you’re looking for from:

The Table of Contents ............ 0 iv Error Messages........................ 0 224

i i

The Q&A Index........................ 0 ii Troubleshooting..................... 0 220

i i

The Index ................................ 0 237

Introduction 0 1

Basic Photography 0 25

Q&A Index

Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.

Taking Photographs

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? 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?

How do I avoid “red-eye”?

47–49

50–53How do I keep the flash from firing?

Viewing Photographs

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

Retouching Photographs

How do I create retouched copies of photos? 176–191 How do I remove “red-eye”? 178 How do I make JPEG copies of RAW (NEF) photos? 183 Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to make a single image? 181–182 Can I create a copy of a photo that looks like a painting? 186 Can I trim movie footage on the camera or save movie stills? 111–113

Menus and Settings

How do I adjust settings in the information display? 5–6 How do I use the menus? 11–13 How do I display menus in another language? 19, 171 How do I keep the displays from turning off? 160 How do I focus the viewfinder? 23 Can I display a framing grid in the monitor? 103 How do I set the camera clock? 19, 170 How do I format memory cards? 22 How do I restore default settings? 58, 152, 157 Is there any way to stop the camera beeping? 161 How do I get help for a menu or message? 11, 224

Connections

How do I copy photos to a computer? 137–138 How do I print photos? 139–145

Can I print the date of recording on my photos?

141, 145,

Maintenance and Optional Accessories

What memory cards can I use? 207 What lenses can I use? 197 What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use? 202 What other accessories are available for my camera? What software is available for my camera? What do I do with the supplied eyepiece cap? 38 How do I clean the camera? Where should I take my camera for servicing and repairs?

163

206

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Q&A Index .................................................................................................................................... ii

For Your Safety ........................................................................................................................... x

Notices......................................................................................................................................... xii

Introduction 1

Getting to Know the Camera................................................................................................. 1

The Camera Body ......................................................................................................................1

The Mode Dial.............................................................................................................................3

The Monitor .................................................................................................................................4

The Information Display..........................................................................................................5

The Command Dial ...................................................................................................................7

The Viewfinder......................................................................................................................... 10

Camera Menus..........................................................................................................................11

Using Camera Menus ............................................................................................................ 12

First Steps ...................................................................................................................................14

Charge the Battery ................................................................................................................. 14

Insert the Battery ....................................................................................................................15

Attach a Lens............................................................................................................................ 17

Basic Setup................................................................................................................................ 19

Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................................21

Format the Memory Card ....................................................................................................22

Adjust Viewfinder Focus ......................................................................................................23

Basic Photography 25

Battery Level and Card Capacity ........................................................................................ 25

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes)...................................................26

Creative Photography (Scene Modes) .............................................................................30

The Mode Dial.......................................................................................................................... 30

k Portrait ..............................................................................................................................30

l Landscape........................................................................................................................ 30

p Child .................................................................................................................................. 31

m Sports ................................................................................................................................ 31

n Close up............................................................................................................................ 31

Other Scenes ............................................................................................................................ 32

o Night Portrait..................................................................................................................32

r Night Landscape ...........................................................................................................32

s Party/Indoor....................................................................................................................32

t Beach/Snow .................................................................................................................... 33

u Sunset ............................................................................................................................... 33

v Dusk/Dawn...................................................................................................................... 33

w Pet Portrait....................................................................................................................... 33

x Candlelight........................................................................................................................34

y Blossom.............................................................................................................................34

z Autumn Colors ...............................................................................................................34

0 Food ....................................................................................................................................34

More on Playback 123

Full-Frame Playback.............................................................................................................123

Photo Information................................................................................................................124

Thumbnail Playback ............................................................................................................ 129

Calendar Playback ................................................................................................................ 130

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........................................................................... 131

Protecting Photographs from Deletion........................................................................ 132

Deleting Photographs......................................................................................................... 133

Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback ....................................................... 133

The Playback Menu ............................................................................................................. 134

Slide Shows ............................................................................................................................. 136

Connections 137

Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................................... 137

Before Connecting the Camera ...................................................................................... 137

Connecting the Camera .................................................................................................... 138

Printing Photographs .......................................................................................................... 139

Connecting the Printer ...................................................................................................... 139

Printing Pictures One at a Time ......................................................................................140

Printing Multiple Pictures ................................................................................................. 142

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set......................................................................... 144

Viewing Photographs on TV ............................................................................................. 146

Standard Definition Devices ............................................................................................ 146

High-Definition Devices .................................................................................................... 147

Menu Guide 149

D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ........................................................................... 149

Playback Folder................................................................................................................ 149

Playback Display Options............................................................................................. 150

Image Review ................................................................................................................... 150

Rotate Tall .......................................................................................................................... 150

C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ............................................................................ 151

Reset shooting menu..................................................................................................... 152

Storage Folder.................................................................................................................. 152

Auto Distortion Control ................................................................................................ 153

Color Space........................................................................................................................ 153

Long Exposure NR........................................................................................................... 154

High ISO NR ....................................................................................................................... 154

ISO Sensitivity Settings.................................................................................................. 155

A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings ................................................................... 156

Reset Custom Settings................................................................................................... 157

a: Autofocus ........................................................................................................................... 158

a1: AF-C Priority Selection............................................................................................ 158

a2: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator................................................................................. 158

a3: Rangefinder ................................................................................................................ 159

b: Exposure............................................................................................................................. 159

b1: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl.................................................................................. 159

c: Timers/AE Lock ................................................................................................................. 159

c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L ................................................................................ 159

c2: Auto off Timers .......................................................................................................... 160

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c3: Self-Timer .....................................................................................................................160

c4: Remote on Duration.................................................................................................161

d: Shooting/Display .............................................................................................................161

d1: Beep...............................................................................................................................161

d2: ISO Display ..................................................................................................................161

d3: File Number Sequence ...........................................................................................162

d4: Exposure Delay Mode .............................................................................................162

d5: Print Date.....................................................................................................................163

e: Bracketing/Flash...............................................................................................................164

e1: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash ..................................................................................164

e2: Auto Bracketing Set .................................................................................................165

f: Controls ................................................................................................................................165

f1: Assign E/Fn Button ..................................................................................................165

f2: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button .........................................................................................166

f3: Reverse Dial Rotation................................................................................................166

f4: Slot Empty Release Lock..........................................................................................166

f5: Reverse Indicators......................................................................................................166

B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup .......................................................................................... 167

Monitor Brightness..........................................................................................................168

Info Display Format.........................................................................................................168

Auto Info Display..............................................................................................................170

Video Mode........................................................................................................................170

Flicker Reduction..............................................................................................................170

Time Zone and Date .......................................................................................................170

Language ............................................................................................................................171

Image Comment ..............................................................................................................171

Auto Image Rotation ......................................................................................................172

Image Dust Off Ref Photo .............................................................................................172

GPS ........................................................................................................................................174

Eye-Fi Upload ....................................................................................................................175

Firmware Version .............................................................................................................175

N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ................................................................. 176

Creating Retouched Copies..............................................................................................177

D-Lighting...........................................................................................................................178

Red-Eye Correction..........................................................................................................178

Trim .......................................................................................................................................179

Monochrome..................................................................................................................... 179

Filter Effects........................................................................................................................180

Color Balance.....................................................................................................................181

Image Overlay ...................................................................................................................181

NEF (RAW) Processing ....................................................................................................183

Resize....................................................................................................................................184

Quick Retouch...................................................................................................................185

Straighten ...........................................................................................................................185

Distortion Control............................................................................................................185

Fisheye.................................................................................................................................186

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Color Outline..................................................................................................................... 186

Color Sketch ......................................................................................................................186

Perspective Control ........................................................................................................187

Miniature Effect................................................................................................................ 188

Selective Color.................................................................................................................. 189

Side-by-Side Comparison............................................................................................. 191

m Recent Settings/O My Menu....................................................................................... 192

My Menu ................................................................................................................................. 192

Technical Notes 197

Compatible Lenses...............................................................................................................197

Compatible CPU Lenses .................................................................................................... 197

Compatible Non-CPU Lenses .......................................................................................... 199

Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)................................................................................. 202

The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) .................................................................203

Other Accessories ................................................................................................................. 206

Approved Memory Cards.................................................................................................. 207

Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter ........................................................ 208

Caring for the Camera ......................................................................................................... 209

Storage..................................................................................................................................... 209

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 209

The Low-Pass Filter.............................................................................................................. 210

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions ............................................................. 214

Available Settings ................................................................................................................. 216

Memory Card Capacity ....................................................................................................... 218

Exposure Program (Mode P)............................................................................................. 219

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 220

Display ..................................................................................................................................... 220

Shooting (All Modes) .......................................................................................................... 220

Shooting (P, S, A, M)........................................................................................................... 222

Playback .................................................................................................................................. 223

Miscellaneous........................................................................................................................ 223

Error Messages....................................................................................................................... 224

Specifications .........................................................................................................................227

Battery Life ............................................................................................................................. 236

Index..........................................................................................................................................237

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using

this Nikon product.

❚❚ WARNINGS

Keep the sun out of the frame

Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fire.

Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder

Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.

Using the viewfinder diopter control

When operating the viewfinder diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally.

Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

Do not use in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Keep out of reach of children

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.

Do not disassemble

Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

Do not place the strap around the neck of an

infant or child

Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation.

Observe caution when using the flash

• Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns.

• Using the flash close to the subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Observe proper precautions when handling

batteries

Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:

• Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.

• Do not short or disassemble the battery.

• Be sure the product is off before

replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards.

• Do not expose the batter y to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Replace the terminal cover when

transporting the battery. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To a void damag e to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool, dry place.

• The battery may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

Observe proper precautions when handling the

charger

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not short the charger terminals. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations.

CD-ROMs

CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Notices

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Notices for Customers in Europe

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

ATT EN TI ON

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

DISPOSE OF USED

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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

The Battery Charger

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNIN G: Handling the cord on this product

may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200

D5100

Using other

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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or

reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”

The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.

Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcuts, prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual white balance (0 84). Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.

AVC Patent Portfolio License

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-

COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.

NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE

OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.

SEE http://www.mpegla.com

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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories

Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

A Servicing the Camera and Accessories

The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.

A Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

A Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the following URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/

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Introduction

Getting to Know the Camera

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.

The Camera Body

1 2 3 4 5

8 9

1 Mode dial...................................3

2 Live view switch............99, 107

3 R

(information) button

.........................................6, 103

4 Movie-record button ......... 107

5 E (exposure compensation)

button ...................................71

N (aperture) button .............65

Flash compensation button

................................................73

6 Shutter-release button.........28

7 Power switch.............................2

8 AF-assist illuminator .............41

Self-timer lamp ......................37

Red-eye reduction lamp ......52

9 Infrared receiver (front) ....... 37

10 Body cap................................206

11 CPU contacts

12 Built-in flash............................50

13 M (flash mode) button .........50

Y (flash compensation)

button................................... 73

14 Speaker..................................110

15 Focal plane mark (E)...........46

16 Eyelet for camera strap

17 Microphone..........................107

18 Connector cover

19 E (self-timer) button ...........38

Fn (function) button ...... 9, 165

20 Mounting mark...................... 17

21 Lens release button...............18

22 Mirror.....................................212

23 Lens mount ......................17, 46

24 Accessory shoe cover......... 202

25 Accessory shoe (for optional

flash units)......................... 202

26 Accessory terminal............. 207

27 USB and A/V connector

Connecting to a

computer...........................138

Connecting to a printer

Connecting to a TV.......... 146

HDMI mini-pin connector

29 Connector for external

microphone ......................109

... 139

... 147

The Camera Body (Continued)

3 4

1 Viewfinder eyepiece............. 38

2 Rubber eyecup ...................... 38

3 G (menu) button .... 11, 149

Two-button reset button .... 58

4 Infrared receiver (rear)......... 37

5 Monitor.......................................4

Viewing settings ...................5

Live view .............................. 99

Full-frame playback.........123

6 Tripod socket 7 Diopter adjustment

control.................................. 23

8 P (information edit)

button......................................5

Two-button reset button .... 58

9 A (AE-L/AF-L)

button................... 44, 69, 166

L (protect) button...........132

10 Command dial..........................7

11 K (playback) button..........123

12 Memory card slot cover.......21

13 Multi selector..........................12

14 J (OK) button .......................12

15 X (playback zoom in)

button.................................131

16 Memory card access lamp

.........................................21, 27

17 O (delete) button

Deleting pictures during

playback .............................133

14 15 16

18 Power connector cover for

optional power connector

..............................................208

19 Battery-chamber cover latch

................................................ 15

20 Battery-chamber cover........ 15

21 W (thumbnail/playback

zoom out) button ............129

Q (help) button...................... 11

22 Battery latch........................... 15

A The Power Switch

Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on.

Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off.

The Mode Dial

The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes:

P, S, A, and M Modes

Select these modes for full control over

Auto Modes

Select these modes for simple, pointand-shoot photography.

• i Auto (0 26)

• j Auto (flash off ) (0 26)

Special Effects Modes

Use special effects during shooting.

• % Night vision (0 116)

• g Color sketch

(0 116, 118)

• ( Miniature effect

(0 116, 119)

Scene Modes

The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene selected with the mode dial. Match your selection to the scene being photographed.

• k Portrai t (0 30)

• l Landscape (0 30)

• p Child (0 31)

camera settings.

• P— Programmed auto (0 62)

• S —Shutter-priority auto (0 63)

• A —Aperture-priority auto (0 64)

• M—Manual (0 65)

• 3 Selective color

(0 117, 120)

• 1 Silhouette (0 117)

• 2 High key (0 117)

• 3 Low key (0 117)

• m Sports (0 31)

• n Close up (0 31)

• h: Other scenes (0 32)

A Scene Auto Selector (Live View)

Selecting live view in i or j mode enables automatic scene selection (“scene auto selector”; 0 104) when autofocus is used.

The Monitor

The monitor can be angled and rotated as shown below.

Normal use

Fold the monitor against the camera face out. This position is recommended for normal photography.

Low-angle shots

Frame live view shots with the camera close to the ground.

High-angle shots

Frame live view shots while holding the camera over your head.

Self-portraits

Use for self-portraits in live view. shows a mirror image of what will appear in the final picture.

180°

The monitor

90°

180°

D Using the Monitor

Rotate the monitor gently within the limits shown. Do not use force. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body. To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use, fold it ba ck face d own a gainst t he camer a body.

A See Also

See “Framing Photographs in the Monitor” for information on framing photographs in the monitor (0 99).

The Information Display

Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display. make changes to settings. selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item.

2 3

4 5

Press the P button once to view settings, and again to

Highlight items using the multi

1487 9 10 11 12 13

P button

25 26

27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

16 18 20

1 Shooting mode

i auto/

j auto (flash off) ...............26

Scene modes .......................30

P, S, A , and M modes............61

Special effects mode ...... 115

2 Aperture (f-number) ......64, 65

3 Shutter speed ..................63, 65

4 Shutter-speed display ............6

5 Aperture display ......................6

6 Auto-area AF indicator.........42

3D-tracking indicator............42

Focus point..............................43

7 Manual flash indicator....... 164

Flash compensation indicator

for optional flash units ...205

8 Print date indicator............. 163

9 Auto ISO sensitivity

indicator............................. 155

10 Multiple exposure indicator

................................................79

11 HDR indicator.........................76

12 “Beep” indicator...................161

13 Battery indicator....................25

14 15 Eye-Fi connection

16 Help icon ........................11, 224

17 ADL bracketing amount ..... 90

18 Exposure indicator................ 65

19 Number of exposures

20 “K” (appears when memory

GPS connection indicator

indicator.............................175

Exposure compensation

indicator...............................71

Bracketing progress

indicator...............................90

remaining ............................25

White balance recording

indicator ..............................85

Capture mode indicator ...138

remains for over 1,000

exposures) ........................... 25

...174

23 242221

21 Flash mode..............................51

22 Flash compensation..............72

23 Exposure compensation ......70

24 Picture Control........................91

25 Image quality..........................47

26 Image size................................49

27 White balance.........................81

28 ISO sensitivity .........................54

29 Release mode .........................35

30 Focus mode....................39, 100

31 AF-area mode................42, 101

32 Metering ..................................68

Active D-Lighting

34 Bracketing increment...........89

....................74

A Hiding Shooting Information

To turn the monitor off, press the R button. while the shutter-release button is pressed or if no operations are performed for about 8 s (for information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers, 0 160)). The information display can be restored by pressing the R button again.

Note that the monitor turns off automatically

R button Information display Monitor off

A Rotating the Camera

When the camera is rotated 90 °, shooting information rotates to match camera orientation.

A The Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays

These displays provide visual indications of shutter speed and aperture.

Fast shutter speed, large aperture

(small f-number).

While the mode dial is rotated, this display is replaced by an image of the mode dial.

Slow shutter speed, small aperture

(large f-number).

A See Also

For information on choosing a design for the information display, see Info display format, (0 168). For information on choosing whether information is displayed automatically; see Auto info display (0 170). For information on the indicators displayed in live view, see page

103.

The Command Dial

The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of settings when shooting information is displayed in the monitor.

M button

E button

Fn button

Mode dial

Command dial

Choose a scene (h mode; 0 32).

h mode Command dial Information display

Choose a special effect (q mode; 0 115).

Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 62).

Choose a shutter speed (mode S or M; 0 63, 65).

q mode Command dial Information display

Mode P Command dial Information display

Mode S or M Command dial Information display

Choose an aperture (mode A; 0 64).

Mode A Command dial

Choose an aperture (mode M;

0 65).

Mode M E button Command dial Information display

Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, or A; 0 70).

Mode P, S, or A

Choose a flash mode (0 51).

Adjust flash compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 72).

E button Command dial Information display

M button Command dial Information display

Information display

P, S, A, or M M button E button Command dial Information display

The role of the Fn button can be selected using Custom Setting f1 (Assign E/Fn button; 0 165), allowing the following settings to be adjusted by pressing the Fn (E) button and rotating the command dial:

Fn (E) button Command dial

Release mode (0 35) Image quality/size (0 47)

ISO sensitivity (0 54) White balance (0 81)

Active D-Lighting (0 74) Auto bracketing (0 88)

The Viewfinder

2 3

6 7 84

11 15

1210

1 Focus points..............................................................43

2 Focus indicator ..................................................27, 46

3 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator ........................69

4 Shutter speed ....................................................63, 65

5 Aperture (f-number) ........................................64, 65

6 Battery indicator ......................................................25

7 Bracketing indicator................................................88

8 “K” (appears when memory remains for over

1,000 exposures)...................................................25

9 Flash-ready indicator ..............................................28

10 Flexible program indicator....................................62

11 Exposure indicator...................................................65

Exposure compensation display..........................71

Electronic rangefinder......................................... 159

D The Viewfinder

The response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature.

12 Flash compensation indicator..............................72

13 Exposure compensation indicator...................... 70

14 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator............................. 155

15 Number of exposures remaining ....................... 25

Number of shots remaining before memory

buffer fills.........................................................27, 36

White balance recording indicator .....................85

Exposure compensation value............................. 70

Flash compensation value .................................... 72

Capture mode indicator ......................................138

ISO sensitivity........................................................... 54

16 Warning indicator.................................................224

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Camera Menus

Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. menus, press the G button.

Ta bs

Choose from the following menus:

•

D: Playback (0 149)

• C: Shooting (0 151)

• A: Custom Settings (0 156)

B: Setup (0 167)

•

To view the

•

N: Retouch (0 176)

• m/O: Recent settings or My Menu (defaults to

Recent settings; 0 192)

Slider shows position in current menu.

Current settings are shown by icons.

Menu options

Options in current menu.

G button

If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the Q (W) button. Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the display. Press

Q (W) again to return to the menus.

Q (W) button

Using Camera Menus

The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus.

Move cursor up

J button: select highlighted item

Cancel and return to

previous menu

Select highlighted item or display sub-menu

Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.

Move cursor down

1 Display the menus.

Press the G button to display the menus.

2 Highlight the icon for the current menu.

Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu.

3 Select a menu.

Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.