Nikon D5100 Mode D'Emploi

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In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take 
photographs in manual exposure mode:

Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and 
aperture. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial: choose from 
values between 30 s and 

1

/

4,000

s or select “Bulb” or “Time” to hold the shutter 

open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (

0 66). Aperture is selected by 

pressing the 

N (E) button and rotating the command dial: choose from values 

between the minimum and maximum for the lens. Shutter speed and aperture 
are shown in the viewfinder and information display.

N(E) button

A

If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than “Bulb” or “Time” is selected, the 
exposure indicator in the viewfinder (below) and information display shows whether the 
photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings (the display varies 
depending on the options selected for Custom Settings b1, EV steps for exposure cntrl. 
and f5, Reverse indicators; 

0 159, 166). If the limits of the exposure metering system are 

exceeded, the indicator will flash.