If you’re new to digital photography, chances are you’ve resorted to using Auto mode for all subjects and situations. This is fine if you’re trying to get an accurate exposure, however, in order to capture cool effects and freeze fast action you’ll need to venture into more advanced modes.
D5100 Programmer, refer to the D5100 Operation and be up to 15 characters long. Standard text (which is not Installation manual #74-02521-000.) programmable) appears on the first line of the D636A Display and Custom Text appears on the second line. Below is an example of both types of text. Idle Display Zone Display 10.1 10.2 10.3.
Before jumping head first into Aperture priority, Shutter priority or Manual mode, I recommend starting with scene modes.
Here’s a list of the available scene modes on the Nikon D5100…
Scene Modes on the Mode Dial
Scene Modes available with SCENE selected on the Mode Dial
By selecting a scene mode, you’re telling the D5100 exactly what you’re looking at which helps it determine the best settings to use in that specific situation.
Over time, you’ll begin to understand how aperture, shutter speed and ISO work together to capture a sharp and accurately exposed image.
At that point, it would be a good idea to start experimenting with Aperture priority (A on the mode dial) and Shutter priority (S on the mode dial).
As a general guideline, Aperture priority is great for controlling depth of field, like isolating subjects against a blurry background or putting the entire scene into focus. Shutter priority is fantastic for controlling movement, like freezing fast action or capturing the movement of water.
If you’re feeling adventurous and want to begin learning how to shoot with Aperture or Shutter priority, then I encourage you to check out my Cheat Cards for the Nikon D5100. These nifty little cheat sheets will tell you exactly which settings I would start with. My settings are specific to the Nikon D5100 and select Nikon lenses which allows me to provide very detailed settings, improving your odds of capturing a keeper. Sound good? Click here for more info.
If you don’t have a manual handy, I’ve corralled some of the more commonly used functions and settings below.
To enable Center-weighted metering…
To enable Continuous shooting (burst)…
To set a custom white balance…
To enable Night Portrait mode…
To enable Portrait mode, just rotate the mode dial to the icon with a lady wearing a hat.
To enable Portrait Picture Control…
To enable Red-eye Reduction…
To enable Red-eye Correction…
To enable Selective Color…
To enable the Self Timer…
To adjust the Self Timer Delay…
To enable Single-servo AF…
To enable Single-point AF…
To enable Spot metering…
To enable the Time Stamp…
To enable Vivid Picture Control…
Happy shooting! :)
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