Nikon D5100 Mode D'Emploi

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i and j Modes)

This section describes how to take photographs in 

i and j modes, automatic 

“point-and-shoot” modes in which the majority of settings are controlled by the 
camera in response to shooting conditions.

Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. The information display will 
appear in the monitor.

i or j mode.

To shoot where use of a flash is prohibited, 
photograph infants, or capture natural lighting 
under low light, select auto (flash off ) mode by 
rotating the mode dial to 

j. Otherwise, rotate 

the dial to 

i (auto).

When framing photographs in the 
viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your 
right hand and cradle the camera 
body or lens with your left. Keep your 
elbows propped lightly against your 
torso for support and place one foot 
half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable. When framing 
photographs in portrait (tall) orientation, hold the camera as shown above at 
right.

In 

j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of a tripod is 

recommended.

Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the 
main subject in at least one of the 11 focus 
points.