206nOther AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D5100.Powersources• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (0 14–15): Additional EN-EL14 batteries areavailable from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives.• Battery Charger MH-24 (0 14): Recharge EN-EL14 batteries.• Power Connector EP-5A, AC Adapter EH-5b: These accessories can be used to power thecamera for extended periods (EH-5a and EH-5 AC adapters can also be used). Apower connector EP-5A is required to connect the camera to the EH-5b, EH-5a,or EH-5; see page 208 for details.Filters• Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus orthe electronic rangefinder.• The D5100 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use C-PL or C-PL IIcircular polarizing filters instead.• NC filters are recommended for protecting the lens.• To prevent ghosting, use of a filter is not recommended when the subject isframed against a bright light, or when a bright light source is in the frame.• Center-weighted metering is recommended with filters with exposure factors(filter factors) over 1 × (Y44, Y48, Y52, O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND2S, ND4, ND4S,ND8, ND8S, ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). See the filter manual for details.Viewfindereyepieceaccessories• DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses: Lenses are available with diopters of –5, –4, –3, –2,0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m–1 when the camera diopter adjustment control is in theneutral position (–1 m –1 ). Use eyepiece correction lenses only if the desiredfocus can not be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control (–1.7 to+0.7 m–1 ). Test eyepiece correction lenses before purchase to ensure that thedesired focus can be achieved. The rubber eyecup can not be used witheyepiece correction lenses.• Magnifier DG-2: The DG-2 magnifies the scene displayed in the center of theviewfinder for greater precision during focusing. Eyepiece adapter required(available separately).• Eyepiece Adapter DK-22: The DK-22 is used when attaching the DG-2 magnifier.• Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-6: The DR-6 attaches at a right angle to theviewfinder eyepiece, allowing the image in the viewfinder to be viewed at rightangles to the lens (for example, from directly above when the camera ishorizontal).Software• Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package offering such features as whitebalance adjustment and color control points.• Camera Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from a computer and savephotographs directly to the computer hard disk.Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software. Most Nikon software offers an autoupdate feature when the computer is connected to the Internet. See the websiteslisted on page xv for the latest information on supported operating systems.Body cap BF-1B and BF-1A Body Caps: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of dust when a lens is not in place.
