En The Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA
Product Documentation The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera. Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first photographs, and transferring them to your computer. Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides complete operating instructions for your camera.
How to Read This Manual First, be aware of the warnings, cautions, and notices on pages ii–vii. Next, read “Overview” and “Getting to Know the Camera” to familiarize yourself with the conventions used in this manual and the names of camera parts, then set up your camera as described in “First Steps.” Now you are ready to take photographs and play them back.
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.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage 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 place. • Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may become hot. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.
Caring for the Camera and Battery Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device.
• To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again. • Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery away. Notes on the monitor • The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD monitors and does not indicate a malfunction.
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. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Table of Contents For Your Safety ............................................................................................... Caring for the Camera and Battery ................................................................. Notices ........................................................................................................... Introduction: Getting Started ......................................................................... Overview: About This Manual ..................................
Focus: Controlling How the Camera Focuses ................................................ Focus Mode .................................................................................................... Focus Area Selection ....................................................................................... Autofocus ...................................................................................................... Manual Focus ..........................................................................
The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ........................................................ Choosing a Settings Bank: Bank Select ........................................................... File Type and Compression: Image Quality ....................................................... Choosing an Image Size: Resolution ............................................................... Keeping Colors True: White Balance ............................................................... Setting Sensitivity: ISO .
Introduction Overview 2–3 Getting Started Getting to Know the Camera 4–13 First Steps This chapter is divided into the following sections: Overview Read this section for a description of how this manual is organized and for an explanation of the symbols and conventions used. 14–24 Getting to Know the Camera Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the manual for information on the names and functions of camera parts.
Overview About This Manual Introduction—Overview This manual is designed to help you enjoy taking photographs with the advanced Nikon D100 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. First-time users who can’t wait to experience the simplicity and immediacy of digital photography can follow the step-by-step instructions in the Quick Start Guide or read “First Steps” and “Tutorial” in this manual, referring to “Getting to Know the Camera” for information on the location of camera controls and displays.
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using your camera. This icon marks notes, information that you should read before using your camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual. This icon marks settings that can be adjusted using camera menus. This icon marks settings that can be fine-tuned from the Custom Settings menu.
Getting to Know the Camera Camera Controls and Displays 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. Camera Body 5 6 7 8 9 1 10 2 11 3 1 4 12 13 14 1 Eyelet for camera strap ................. 15 8 Release terminal ......................... 182 2 Shooting-mode dial lock release ... 41 9 Shutter-release button .....
15 18 16 19 20 21 15 Built-in Speedlight .................. 94, 98 18 Speedlight lock release ................. 98 16 Sub-command dial ....................... 12 19 Connector cover ......... 168, 172, 191 17 Function dial ................................ 12 See also: Exposure mode .......................... 76 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) ....... 48 White balance ........................... 50 Image quality ............................. 44 Image size .................................
Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body (continued) Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera 30 22 31 32 23 24 33 34 25 35 26 36 27 37 28 38 29 39 22 Viewfinder eyepiece ..................... 30 30 Viewfinder eyepiece cup ............... 30 23 Flash exposure compensation ( ) button ............................... 102 Format ( ) button ................... 23 31 AE/AF lock ( 24 Bracketing ( ) button ................ 88 25 Monitor ( ) button ........... 35, 112 26 MENU ( ) button ........
Camera Controls and Displays 43 44 45 40 41 40 Tripod socket 43 Diopter adjustment control ........... 30 41 Connectors for MB-D100 ........... 180 44 Battery-chamber cover latch ......... 16 42 Metering selector ......................... 75 45 Battery-chamber cover .........
Getting to Know the Camera Control Panel Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera 1 2 9 3 10 4 11 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 16 8 8 17
Camera Controls and Displays 9 Aperture ...................................... 81 Bracketing increment ................... 88 Image transfer mode indicator .... 173 10 Custom-settings indicator ........... 146 2 Battery indicator ........................... 17 11 Number of exposures remaining ... 27 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills ....................... 41 Remote control mode indicator .. 173 3 Image size .................................... 46 12 White balance mode ..............
Getting to Know the Camera The Viewfinder Display Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 12 7 13 14 15 8 9 10 11 16 No Battery When the battery is totally exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder will dim. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The viewfinder display will return to normal when a fully-charged battery is inserted.
Camera Controls and Displays 11 Flash-ready indicator .................... 99 2 Focus brackets (focus areas) ... 64–69 Spot-metering targets .................. 75 13 Shutter speed ......................... 80, 82 3 Reference grid (displayed when ON is selected for Custom Setting 19) .. 157 4 Focus indicator ....................... 31, 70 5 Metering ...................................... 75 6 Auto-exposure lock ...................... 84 7 Exposure mode ............................
Getting to Know the Camera The Command Dials Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera The main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings.
Camera Controls and Displays AF-area mode Choose a setting for AF-area mode ( 65) + Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (exposure mode P 78) + Choose a shutter speed (exposure mode S or M; 80) + Choose an aperture (exposure mode A or 81–82) M; + Set exposure compensation (when function dial set to P, S, A, or M; 86) + Activate or cancel bracketing (when function dial set to P, S, A, or M; 88) + Change bracketing settings (when function dial set to P, S, A, or M; 88) Introduction
First Steps Getting the Camera Ready for Use Before using your camera for the first time, complete the following steps: Introduction—First Steps STEP 1 Attach the Camera Strap STEP 2 Insert the Battery 15 16–17 To learn more about batteries and alternative power sources, see: 176–183 • Technical Notes: Optional Accessories ........................ • Caring for the Camera and Battery ............................
1 Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap The Monitor Cover A clear plastic cover (the BM-2 LCD monitor cover) is provided with the camera to keep the monitor clean, and to protect the monitor when the camera is not in use or when you are transporting the camera. To remove the monitor cover, hold the camera firmly and pull the bottom of the cover gently outwards as shown at right (1). Once the cover is unlatched, you can move it slightly away from the monitor (2) and then remove it as shown (3).
2 First Steps Step 2—Insert the Battery Introduction—First Steps Your camera is powered by a single rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3 lithium-ion battery (provided). 2.1 Charge the battery The EN-EL3 battery supplied with your camera is not fully charged at shipment. To maximize shooting time, batteries should be fully charged before use.
Getting the Camera Ready for Use 2.6 2 Icon* Status Notes — Battery fully charged — Battery partially discharged To save power, aperture and shutterspeed indicators in the control panel and all indicators in viewfinder turn off if no operations are performed for six seconds (auto meter off). Press shutter-release button halfway to reactivate display. Control ViewPanel finder Low battery (Flashes) (Flashes) Battery exhausted Ready a fully-charged spare battery. Shutter-release disabled.
3 First Steps Step 3—Choose a Language Introduction—First Steps Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German, English, French, Japanese, and Spanish. 3.1 3.2 Turn camera on 3.3 3.4 –– O OFF NTSC –– Display SET UP menu 3.5 3.6 NTSC –– En OFF M Highlight Language 3.7 Deutsch English Français Es Español 3.
Getting the Camera Ready for Use 4 Step 4—Set the Time and Date 4.1 4.2 SET UP Format LCD Brightness Mirror Lock-up Video Output Date –– O OFF NTSC –– SET Y M D H M S 00 15 20 Display Date menu 4.4 SET UP Date SET Y M D OK 2002 01 01 SET UP Date SET Y M D H M S 11 00 00 Select next item. Repeat Steps 4.3– 4.4 to set Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second SET UP Format LCD Brightness Mirror Lock-up Video Output Date OK 2002 05 10 H M S 00 15 20 Edit Year 4.
5 First Steps Step 5—Attach a Lens Introduction—First Steps We recommend that you use a type G or type D CPU lens to take full advantage of the features your camera offers. CPU lenses have CPU contacts Type G lens 5.1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before attaching or removing lenses. 5.2 Attach a lens Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in the camera’s bayonet mount.
Getting the Camera Ready for Use 5.3 5 If you do not perform this step when using a CPU lens, the aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder will show a blinking when the camera is turned on. Photographs can not be taken until you have turned the camera off and locked aperture at the highest f/-number. Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lensrelease button while turning the lens clockwise.
6 First Steps Step 6—Insert a Memory Card Introduction—First Steps In place of film, your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlash™ memory cards or IBM Microdrive® cards to store photographs. For a list of approved memory cards, see “Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards” ( 183). 6.1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 6.2 Open the card slot cover Open the card slot cover as shown at right. 2 1 6.
Getting the Camera Ready for Use 6.4 6 To format the card, turn the camera on and hold the ( and ) buttons down simultaneously for approximately two seconds. A blinkwill appear in the shutter-speed display and the frame count ing will blink. Pressing both buttons together a second time will format the memory card. Press any other button to exit without formatting. will be appear in the frame-count During formatting, the letters display.
6 First Steps Memory Cards Introduction—First Steps • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Format memory cards before first use. • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer.
Tutorial Basic Photography 26–34 Basic Photography and Playback Basic Playback 35–36 This chapter takes you step-by-step through the process of taking your first photographs and playing them back. Basic Photography This section describes how to use autofocus and auto multi program autoexposure for simple, “pointand-shoot” photography that will produce optimal results in most situations. Basic Playback Read this section for information on viewing photographs in the monitor.
Basic Photography Taking Your First Photographs There are six basic steps to taking photographs: Tutorial—Basic Photography STEP 1 Ready the Camera 27 To learn more about the battery level display, see: • Introduction: First Steps ............................................. 16–17 To learn how to restore settings to their default values, see: • Taking Photographs: Two-Button Reset ...................... 110 • Menu Guide: The Custom Settings Menu ...................
1 Step 1—Ready the Camera Before taking photographs, ready the camera as described below. Turn the camera on The control panel will turn on and the display in the viewfinder will light. 1.2 Check the battery level If the low-battery icon ( ) appears in the control panel or flashes in the viewfinder, recharge the battery or replace it with a fullycharged spare battery before proceeding. 1.
2 Basic Photography Step 2—Adjust Camera Settings Tutorial—Basic Photography This Tutorial describes how take photographs at default settings. Information on when and how to change settings from their default values is provided in “Taking Photographs” ( 37). 2.1 Restore default settings To restore the settings listed in the table below to their default values, hold down both buttons labeled with a green dot ( and ) for about two seconds (two-button reset; 110).
2 Taking Your First Photographs 2.2 41) 1 Tutorial—Basic Photography Set the shooting mode to single frame ( Hold the mode-dial lock release down (1) and turn the shooting mode dial (2) to (single frame). This sets the camera to take one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed. 2 2.3 Set the focus mode to single-servo autofocus ( Turn the focus-mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to S (single-servo autofocus).
3 Basic Photography Step 3—Frame a Photograph Tutorial—Basic Photography To prevent blurred photographs caused by unsteady hands (camera shake), hold the camera steadily in both hands, with your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. The optional MB-D100 multi function battery pack is equipped with a shutter-release button for taking photographs in portrait (tall) orientation.
4 Taking Your First Photographs Step 4—Focus Viewfinder Display ● ● (flashes) Tutorial—Basic Photography In single-servo AF, the camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus area when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. After centering the focus brackets on your subject, press the shutter-release button halfway and check focus in the viewfinder. If the subject is dark, the AF-assist illuminator will light automatically to assist with the autofocus operation. Meaning Subject in focus.
5 Basic Photography Step 5—Check Exposure Tutorial—Basic Photography With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the shutter-speed and aperture indicators in the viewfinder. If the photo would be under- or over-exposed at current settings, one of the following indicators will appear in either the shutterspeed or aperture display. Indicator Meaning Photo will be overexposed. Use a Neutral Density (ND) filter. Photo will be underexposed.
5 Taking Your First Photographs When Lighting Is Poor the Speedlight a Raise Press the Speedlight lock release. The Speedlight will pop up and begin charging. the flash-sync mode to front-curtain sync b Set Press the button and rotate the main command dial until is displayed in the control panel. the flash-ready indicator in the viewfinder c Check Press the shutter-release button halfway and check the flash-ready indicator in the viewfinder.
6 Basic Photography Step 6—Take the Photograph Tutorial—Basic Photography Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. While the photograph is being recorded to the memory card after shooting, the access lamp next to the card slot cover will light. Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out. Removing the memory card or cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data.
Basic Playback Viewing Photographs To play photographs back, press the will be displayed in the monitor. button. The most recent photograph When the last photograph on the memory card is displayed, you can return to the first photograph by pressing the multi selector down. When the first photograph in memory is displayed, you can view the last photograph by pressing the multi selector up. Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the button.
Basic Playback Tutorial—Basic Playback Take Additional Photographs To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the the shutter-release button halfway. 6—Monitor Off ( button or press 151) The monitor will turn off automatically to save power if no operations are performed for the time specified in Custom Setting 6 (Monitor Off). Press the button again to return to playback mode.
Taking Photographs The Details In “Tutorial: Taking Photographs,” you learned the basic order of operations for taking photographs at the most commonly-used settings. This chapter explains how and when you can adjust camera settings for different shooting conditions.
Taking Photographs The chart below shows the basic order for adjusting settings when taking photographs. Taking Photographs Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos? ➡ Choosing a Shooting Mode ................................................ 41–42 How will I use the photo? ➡ Image Quality and Size ........................................................ ➡ Image Adjustment ..............................................................
The Details The Shooting Menu 1 PLAYBACK MENU Delete Folder Designate Slide Show Hide Image Print Set Display Mode 2 ND100 PLAYBACK MENU Delete Folder Designate Slide Show Hide Image Print Set Display Mode ND100 Press MENU button. Active menu will be displayed in monitor. If menu displayed is shooting menu, go to Step 5.
Taking Photographs 7 8 SHOOTING MENU Image Quality Taking Photographs NEF (Raw) TIFF-RGB JPEG Fine JPEG Normal JPEG Basic OK Highlight option SHOOTING MENU Bank Select Image Quality Resolution White Bal ISO A FINE L A 200 Make selection and return to main menu • To return to the previous menu without making a selection, press the multi selector to the left. • The selection for some options is made from a sub-menu. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to make a selection from a sub-menu.
Choosing a Shooting Mode Single Frame, Continuous, or Self-Timer To choose a shooting mode, press the shooting mode dial lock button and turn the shooting mode dial to the desired setting. The following modes are available: Mode Description Single frame The camera takes one photograph each time the shutter release button is pressed all the way down. Continuous Self-timer Camera records photographs at a rate of about three frames per second* while the shutter-release button is held down.
Choosing a Shooting Mode The Memory Buffer Taking Photographs—Choosing a Shooting Mode The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage of photos during shooting, allowing you to take several photographs in succession without waiting for the images to be transferred to the memory card. The buffer can hold up to six frames (four in RAW mode), or three frames (two RAW images) when noise reduction ( 149) is on.
Image Quality and Size Making Effective Use of Memory File size* NEF** (Raw) RGBTIFF No. of images* Recording time† NEF (Raw) (uncompressed) 9.4 MB 9 66 s (4 frames) Comp. NEF (compressed) †† *** 178 s (4 frames) Large (3,008 × 2,000) 17.3 MB 5 217 s (5 frames) Medium (2,240 × 1,488) 9.5 MB 9 147 s (6 frames) Small (1,504 × 1,000) Fine 4.3 MB 20 67 s (6 frames) Large (3,008 × 2,000) 2.9 MB 28 30 s (6 frames) Medium (2,240 × 1,488) 1.
Image Quality and Size Image Quality Taking Photographs—Image Quality and Size The image quality setting determines the file type and compression ratio used to store photographs. The following options are available: Option Description NEF (Raw) Raw 12-bit data from the CCD are saved directly to the memory card in Nikon Electronic Image Format (NEF). NEF files can only be viewed using the software provided with the camera or Nikon Capture 3 ( 169).
Making Effective Use of Memory Image quality can be set using the function dial, or using the Image Quality option in the shooting menu. SHOOTING MENU Bank Select Image Quality Resolution White Bal ISO The menu shown at right will be displayed. After pressing the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired option, press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the shooting menu.
Image Quality and Size Taking Photographs—Image Quality and Size The Function Dial With the function dial set to QUAL, rotate the main command dial to cycle through image-quality settings as shown below. RAW (NEF*) TIFF (RGB-TIFF) BASIC (JPEG Basic) FINE (JPEG Fine) NORMAL (JPEG Normal) * You cannot choose between uncompressed and compressed NEF modes using the function dial. Use the Image Quality option to choose the NEF mode. Image Size Image size is measured in pixels.
Making Effective Use of Memory The Resolution Menu Highlight Resolution in the shooting menu ( 137) and press the multi selector to the right. SHOOTING MENU Bank Select Image Quality Resolution White Bal ISO The menu shown at right will be displayed. After pressing the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired option, press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the shooting menu.
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) Reacting Faster to Light Taking Photographs—Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) “Sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. Sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 200 and ISO 1600 in steps equivalent to 1/3 EV.
The Function Dial Pictures can only be taken when the function dial is set to P, S, A, or M. When the function dial set to ISO, the shutter release will be disabled. At settings of QUAL, WB, and ISO, ISO can not be selected in the shooting menu. 3—ISO Auto ( 148) When ON is selected for Custom Setting 3 (ISO Auto), the camera will automatically vary sensitivity from the value selected by the user to help ensure optimum exposure.
White Balance Keeping Colors True Taking Photographs—White Balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
The White Bal Menu Highlight White Bal in the shooting menu ( 138) and press the multi selector to the right. SHOOTING MENU Bank Select Image Quality Resolution White Bal ISO The menu shown at right will be displayed. After pressing the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired option, press the multi selector to the right. If Preset is selected, a menu of exposure mode options will be displayed ( 55). In other cases a white-balance fine-tuning dialog ( 53) will be displayed.
White Balance Taking Photographs—White Balance The Function Dial With the function dial set to WB, rotate the main command dial to cycle through white-balance settings as shown below. (Auto) (Incandescent) (Fluorescent) (Direct Sunlight) (Preset) (Shade) (Cloudy) (Flash) The Function Dial Pictures can only be taken when the function dial is set to P, S, A, or M. When the function dial set to ISO, the shutter release will be disabled.
Keeping Colors True Fine-Tuning White Balance Approximate Color Temperature* e Shad ight) (dayl dy Clou ight) (dayl Flash nt t Direc ght Sunli desce t† escen Fluor Incan +3 2,700 K 2,700 K 4,800 K 4,800 K 5,400 K 6,700 K +2 2,800 K 3,000 K 4,900 K 5,000 K 5,600 K 7,100 K +1 2,900 K 3,700 K 5,000 K 5,200 K 5,800 K 7,500 K ±0 3,000 K 4,200 K 5,200 K 5,400 K 6,000 K 8,000 K –1 3,100 K 5,000 K 5,300 K 5,600 K 6,200 K 8,400 K –2 3,200 K 6,500 K 5,400 K 5,800 K
White Balance Taking Photographs—White Balance White balance can be fine-tuned using the function dial, or from the shooting menu. At settings other than ±0, icon appears in the control panel. The White Bal Menu Selecting an option other than Preset in the White Bal menu ( 138) displays the menu shown at right. Press the multi selector up or down to choose a setting, then press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the shooting menu.
Keeping Colors True Preset White Balance Choosing an Exposure Mode Before measuring a value for preset white balance, choose an exposure mode. Highlight Preset In the White Bal menu and press the multi selector to the right to display the menu shown at right. Highlight Exposure mode and press the multi selector to the right.
White Balance Measuring Preset White Balance To measure a value for preset white balance: Rotate the sub-command dial. A flashing will appear in the exposure3 count displays, and the PRE icon in the control panel will flash. I I III II Taking Photographs—White Balance a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in 1 Place the final photograph. the function dial to WB.
Keeping Colors True the reference object so that it fills the 5 Frame viewfinder and press the shutter-release but- If the camera is unable to measure a value for white balance, the shutter-speed/aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder will . Press the shutter-reshow a flashing lease button halfway while this indicator is flashing to return to Step 4. Repeat Steps 4 and 5, taking care to adjust settings to avoid extreme under- or over-exposure.
Image Adjustment Shooting Menu Settings This section describes settings that can only be adjusted from the shooting menu ( 135). Taking Photographs—Image Adjustment Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening When you take a photograph, the camera automatically processes the image to increase the distinction between light and dark areas, making the picture appear sharper. The options in the Image Sharpening menu give you control over the amount of sharpening performed.
Adjusting Contrast: Tone Compensation Option Description Auto (default) Camera automatically optimizes contrast by selecting the appropriate curve. Curve selected varies from image to image. For best results, use a type G or D lens. Normal Camera uses same standard curve for all images. This option is suited to most types of scene, whether dark or bright. Less Contrast This curve produces “softer” images.
Image Adjustment Taking Photographs—Image Adjustment To choose a tone curve, highlight Tone Comp. in the shooting menu and press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown at right will be displayed. After pressing the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired option, press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the shooting menu. SHOOTING MENU ISO 200 Image Sharpening A Tone Comp. A Color Mode I Hue Adjustment 0° SHOOTING MENU Tone Comp.
Shooting Menu Settings The menu shown at right will be displayed. After pressing the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired option, press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the shooting menu. SHOOTING MENU ISO 200 Image Sharpening A Tone Comp.
Image Adjustment Controlling Color: Hue Adjustment Taking Photographs—Image Adjustment Hue can be adjusted in the range about –9 ° to 9 ° in increments of 3 °. If red is taken as the starting color, raising hue above 0 ° (the default setting) would introduce a yellow cast, making colors that would be red at a setting of 0 ° appear increasingly orange. Lowering hue below 0 ° would introduce a blue cast, making colors that would be red at a setting of 0 ° appear increasingly purple.
Focus Controlling How the Camera Focuses This section describes the options that control how your camera focuses: focus mode, focus-area selection, and AF-area mode. Taking Photographs—Focus Focus Mode Focus mode is controlled by the focus mode selector on the front of the camera.
Focus Focus Area Selection Taking Photographs—Focus The D100 offers a choice of five focus areas that together cover a wide area of the frame. Except when closest subject priority ( 67) is in effect, you can select the focus area manually, allowing you to compose your photograph with the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame (to compose a photograph in which the main subject is not in any of the five focus areas, use focus lock; 70).
Controlling How the Camera Focuses Autofocus AF-Area Mode Pressing the shutter-release button halfway initiates autofocus. AF-area mode determines what happens if the subject moves out of the selected focus area while the camera is still focusing. Two options are available: Mode Single-area AF * Dynamic-area AF Description The camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus area only.
Focus Taking Photographs—Focus To select the AF-area mode, set the function dial to [+] and rotate the main command dial. The current AF-area mode is indicated by the focus-area display in the control panel: Single-area AF Dynamic-area AF Predictive Focus Tracking If the camera autofocus system detects that the subject is moving when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway, it will automatically initiate predictive focus tracking.
Controlling How the Camera Focuses 20—Dyn. AF AF-S ( 157) To enable closest-subject priority when dynamic area AF is selected in single-servo AF, select Select AF Area for Custom Setting 20 (Dyn AF AF-S). 21—Dyn. AF AF-C ( 157) To enable closest-subject priority when dynamic area AF is selected in continuous-servo AF, select Select AF Area for Custom Setting 21 (Dyn AF AF-C).
Focus Summary of Autofocus Options Taking Photographs—Focus Focus mode AF-area Closest subject Control panel Active focus mode priority display area Singlearea AF — Shown in viewfinder and control panel Manual Off (default) Shown in viewfinder and control panel Manual On (Custom Setting 20 set to Closest Subject) Not shown Automatic — Shown in viewfinder and control panel Manual Off (default) Shown in viewfinder and control panel Manual On (Custom Setting 21 set to Closest Subject) Not s
Controlling How the Camera Focuses When to use it Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area. Focus Use with static subjects will remain locked while shutter-release button is pressed when time is available to halfway. compose photo. Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area. If subject Use with static subjects moves before camera has focused, camera will focus based when time is available to on information from other focus areas. Focus will remain compose photo.
Focus Focus Lock Taking Photographs—Focus Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, allowing you to focus on a subject that will not be in one of the five focus areas in the final composition. You can also use it when the autofocus system is unable to focus ( 73), by first locking focus on another object at the same distance, then recomposing your photograph with the intended subject in the frame.
Controlling How the Camera Focuses 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If your subject moves, focus again at the new distance. 14—AE-L/AF-L ( 154) The AE-L/AF-L button can be set to lock only focus.
Focus The AF-Assist Illuminator Taking Photographs—Focus The built-in AF assist illuminator enables the camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. To use the illuminator, the camera must be in single-servo AF with an AF-Nikkor lens attached, and the center focus area must be selected or closest subject priority in effect.
Controlling How the Camera Focuses Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the following conditions: The focus area contains objects at different distances from the camera An example would be a subject the same color as the background. Use focus lock ( 70) to focus on another subject at the same distance, then recompose the photo. An example would be a subject inside a cage. Use focus lock ( 70) to focus on another subject at the same distance, then recompose the photo.
Focus Manual Focus Taking Photographs—Focus Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results ( 73). To focus manually, set the focus-mode selector to M and adjust the lens focusing ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus.
Exposure Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure Metering Method Description 3D tensegment matrix/ Ten-segment matrix In ten-segment matrix metering, optimal exposure is determined based on information from ten areas of the frame, each of which is metered independently. 3D ten-segment matrix metering, which is activated automatically whenever a type G or D lens is in place, makes use of information on maximum brightness, contrast, and distance to the subject for still more accurate exposure control.
Exposure Exposure Mode Taking Photographs—Exposure Your choice of exposure mode determines how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure. Four modes are available: auto multi program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), and manual (M). CPU Lenses (All Exposure Modes) If you are using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring, the aperture ring must be set to the minimum aperture (highest f/-number).
Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure P: Auto Multi Program Non-CPU Lenses (Exposure Modes P, S, and A) Non-CPU lenses can only be used in manual exposure mode ( 82), when aperture can be adjusted manually using the lens aperture ring. If another exposure mode is selected when a non-CPU lens is attached, the shutter release will be disabled and a blinking will appear in the aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder.
Exposure To take photographs in auto multi program, simply: Taking Photographs—Exposure 1 Rotate the function dial to P. 2 Frame a photograph and shoot. Exposure Warning If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, one of the following indicators will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder: Indicator Description Subject too bright. Use a Neutral Density (ND) filter or lower sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 48). Subject too dark. Use the flash ( lency).
Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure S: Shutter-Priority Auto Changing from Manual to Shutter-Priority Auto If you select a shutter speed of in manual exposure mode and then turn the function dial to S (shutter-priority auto) without changing the shutter speed, the indicator in the shutter-speed display will flash and the shutter can not be released. Rotate the main command dial to select a different shutter speed before shooting. 4—Long Exp.
Exposure To take photographs in shutter-priority auto: Taking Photographs—Exposure 1 Rotate the function dial to S. the main command dial to choose the 2 Rotate desired shutter speed. 3 Frame a photograph and shoot.
Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure A: Aperture-Priority Auto To take photographs in aperture-priority auto: 1 Rotate the function dial to A. the sub-command dial to choose the 2 Rotate desired aperture. The minimum and maximum values for aperture are determined by the lens currently in use. 3 Frame a photograph and shoot.
Exposure M: Manual Taking Photographs—Exposure In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed can be set to values between 30 s and 1/4,000 s, or the shutter can be held open indefinitely for a long time-exposure ( ). Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens. Using the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder, you can adjust exposure according to shooting conditions and the task at hand.
Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub2 Rotate command dial to set aperture. Check exposure in the electronic analog Frame a photograph and shoot. If shutter speed is set to , the shutter 3 will remain open while the shutter-release button is held down. Exposure Bracketing ( 88) When ON is selected for Custom Setting 3 (ISO Auto; 148), the camera will automatically vary sensitivity to ensure optimum exposure where possible.
Exposure Autoexposure Lock Taking Photographs—Exposure When center-weighted metering is used, an area in the center of the frame is assigned the greatest weight when determining exposure. Similarly, when spot metering is used, exposure is based upon lighting conditions in the currently selected focus area. If your subject is not in the metered area when the picture is taken, exposure will be based on lighting conditions in the background, and your main subject may be under- or over-exposed.
Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose your photograph and 3 Keeping shoot. In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 3-mm (0.12˝) circle centered on the selected focus area. If closest subject priority ( 67) is in effect, the center focus area will be used to set exposure. In center-weighted metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in an 8-mm (0.31˝) circle at the center of the viewfinder.
Exposure Exposure Compensation Taking Photographs—Exposure To obtain the desired results with certain subject compositions, it may be necessary to use exposure compensation to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. As a rule of thumb, positive compensation may be needed when the main subject is darker than the background, negative values when the main subject is brighter than the background.
Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure Bracketing In white balance bracketing, the camera creates multiple images each time the shutter is released, each with a different white balance adjustment ( 50). Only one shot is required to complete the bracketing sequence. White balance bracketing is recommended when shooting under mixed lighting or when you want to experiment with different white balance settings. White balance bracketing is not available at image qualities of NEF (Raw) or Comp. NEF (Raw).
Exposure 1 CSM MENU F11 Bracketing Set AE & Flash AE Only Flash Only WB Bracketing OK the BKT button, rotate the main command dial until BKT is dis2 Pressing played in the control panel. II II II II the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose a brack3 Pressing eting program ( 92). II II II II Taking Photographs—Exposure Exposure and Flash Bracketing Select the type of bracketing to be performed using Custom Setting 11 (BKT Set; 153).
Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure 4 Compose and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program se- II II When exposure or flash bracketing is in effect, II the icons in the control panel and viewfinder will flash. A segment will disappear from the bracketing indicator after each shot. When the unmodified shot is taken, the middle segment will disappear ( / / ).
Exposure 1 CSM MENU F11 Bracketing Set AE & Flash AE Only Flash Only WB Bracketing OK the BKT button, rotate the main command dial until BKT is dis2 Pressing played in the control panel. II II II II the BKT button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose a brack3 Pressing eting program ( 92). II II II II Taking Photographs—Exposure White Balance Bracketing Choose WB Bracketing for Custom Setting 11 (BKT Set; 153). For more information on adjusting custom settings, see “Menu Guide” ( 121).
Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure a photograph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will processed to 4 Compose create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each When white balance bracketing is in effect, the ) will white balance adjustment indicator ( flash. II II II II I I I I I I I I To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until BKT is no longer displayed in the control panel on top of the camera.
Exposure Taking Photographs—Exposure The bracketing programs available depend on the option selected for Custom Setting 11 and, in the cases of exposure and flash bracketing, on the size of the exposure increment selected for Custom Setting 9 (EV Step). Exposure/Flash Bracketing (Custom Setting 11 set to AE & Flash, AE Only, or Flash Only) Custom Setting 9 1/3 Step (default) 1/2 Step 92 Control panel display Number of shots Exposure increment Bracketing order (EVs) 3 ± 1/3 EV 0, –0.3, +0.
Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure Custom Setting 9 Control panel display Exposure increment Bracketing order (EVs) 2 +1/2 EV 0, +0.5 2 +1 EV 0, +1.0 1/2 Step 1 2 +1 /2 EV 0, +1.5 2 +2 EV 0, +2.0 2 –1/2 EV 0, –0.5 2 –1 EV 0, –1.0 2 –11/2 EV 0, –1.5 2 –2 EV 0, –2.
Flash Photography Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights Taking Photographs—Flash Photography The D100 is equipped with a Guide Number 17/56 (ISO 200, m/ft; Guide Number at ISO 100 is 12/39) Speedlight with a flash angle wide enough to cover the field of view of a 20-mm lens. With a CPU lens, the built-in Speedlight supports D-TTL flash control for flash photographs with a natural balance.
D-TTL Flash Control The type of D-TTL flash control available varies with the type of lens used: Flash control for built-in Speedlight 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Based on information from the matrix metering system, flash output is adjusted for a natural balance between the main subject and ambient background lighting. The Speedlight emits a series of nearly invisible preflashes (monitor preflashes) immediately before the main flash.
Flash Photography Flash Sync Modes The D100 supports the following flash sync modes: Taking Photographs—Flash Photography Flash sync mode Flash control This mode is recommended for most situations. In auto multi program and aperture-priority auto modes, shutter speed will Front-curtain sync automatically be set to values between 1/60 s and 1/180 s.
Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights Red-Eye Reduction Studio Flash Systems Rear-curtain sync can not be used with studio flash systems, as the correct synchronization can not be obtained. Flash Sync Modes for Optional Speedlights Front- and rear-curtain sync modes for SB-series 26, 25, and 24 Speedlights is set using the sync mode selector on the optional Speedlight.
Flash Photography Using the Built-in Speedlight Taking Photographs—Flash Photography Follow the steps below to take photographs with the built-in Speedlight and a type G or D lens. enjoy the benefits of 3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, 1 Tochoose matrix or center-weighted metering ( 75). the Speedlight lock release. The built-in 2 Press Speedlight will pop up and begin charging.
Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights low. Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture Auto multi program Set automatically by camera* Set automatically by camera 77 Value chosen by user** 81 1 Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Manual /180 s–30 s † Set automatically by camera* 1 /180 s–30 s, † 79 82 * Shutter speeds are set automatically in the range 1/180 s–1/60 s, or 1/180 s–30 s at flash sync settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, and red-eye reduction with slow sync.
Flash Photography Flash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity Taking Photographs—Flash Photography Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. Aperture at an ISO equivalent of Range 200 250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600 m ft 2 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.6 2–8.5 6´7˝–27´11˝ 2.8 3.2 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.6 6.3 7.1 8 1.4–6 4´7˝–19´8˝ 4 4.5 5 5.6 6.3 7.1 8 9 10 11 1–4.2 3´3˝–13´9˝ 5.6 6.3 7.1 8 9 10 11 13 14 16 0.
Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights Compatible Lenses Lens Restrictions AF-S ED 17–35 mm f/2.8 At 24 mm, can be used at ranges of 0.8 m (2´7˝) or more. AF 20–35 mm f/2.8 AF-S ED 28–70 mm f/2.8 At 20 mm, use at ranges of 1 m (3´3˝) or more. At 28 mm, use at ranges of 2 m (6´7˝) or more. At 35 mm, use at ranges of 0.7 m (2´4˝) or more. The built-in Speedlight can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses.
Flash Photography Flash Exposure Compensation Taking Photographs—Flash Photography Flash exposure compensation is used to increase or reduce flash output from the level chosen by the camera’s flash control system. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections.
Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights Using an Optional Speedlight SB-series 80DX, 50DX, and 28DX Speedlights support D-TTL flash control when mounted on the camera accessory shoe ( 104). D-TTL flash control is not available with other optional Speedlights ( 106).
Flash Photography Taking Photographs—Flash Photography Nikon SB-50DX Speedlight The SB-50DX has a guide number of 32/105 (m/ft, manual mode, 35-mm zoom-head position, ISO 200, 20 °C/68 °F; GN at ISO 100 is 22/72) and is powered by two CR123A (DL123A) three-volt lithium batteries. In addition to auto power zoom, it has a tilt position of +90 ° to –18 °, allowing the flash to be used both for bounce-flash photography and at ranges as close as 30 cm (1´).
Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights Compatible Speedlights The following Speedlights support D-TTL flash control: Speedlight D-TTL1 AA A M REAR Repeat- Rear- Red-eye Auto Non-TTL ing curtain reducaperture auto Manual flash sync tion SB-80DX/SB-28DX ✔ ✔2 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ SB-50DX ✔ — — ✔ — ✔ — 1 Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR is used when spot metering is selected.
Flash Photography Taking Photographs—Flash Photography The following Speedlights can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. If they are set to TTL, the camera shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can be taken.
Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights Notes on Optional Speedlights (Continued) On Speedlights with a built-in AF assist illuminator (SB-series 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 26), the AF-assist illuminator will only light if all of the following conditions are met: focus mode is set to single-servo auto, an AF-Nikkor lens is used, the subject is poorly lit, and the center focus area is selected or dynamic-area AF is used in combination with closest-subject priority.
Self-Timer Mode Delaying Shutter Release The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. To use the self-timer: Taking Photographs—Self-Timer Mode the camera on a tripod (recommended) or place the camera on a 1 Mount stable, level surface. the shooting mode dial lock release and 2 Press rotate the shooting mode dial to select (selftimer mode). the photograph and press the shutter3 Frame release button halfway to focus.
the shutter-release button all the way down to start the self-timer. 4 Press The self-timer lamp (AF-assist illuminator) will start to blink, stopping two To turn the self-timer off before a photograph is taken, turn the mode dial to another setting. Autofocus When autofocus is in effect, the camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed. Do not stand in front of the camera when activating the self-timer.
Two-Button Reset Restoring Default Settings Taking Photographs—Two-Button Reset The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the and buttons down together for more than two seconds (the and buttons are marked with a green dot). Custom Settings are not affected. Option Default Option Default Focus area Center Autoexposure lock Off Bracketing Off Flash sync mode Front-curtain sync Flash compensation ±0.
More About Playback Playback Options This section details the operations that can be performed during playback, including thumbnail playback, playback zoom, and photo information display.
More About Playback Single-Image Playback More About Playback To play photographs back, press the will be displayed in the monitor. button. The most recent photograph 100-1 To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the the shutter-release button halfway.
Playback Options Using the Multi Selector 1—Image Review ( 147) When ON is selected for Image Review (Custom Setting 1), photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor as they are being recorded to the memory card. In single-frame and self-timer modes, photographs are displayed one at a time as they are taken. In continuous shooting mode, display begins when shooting ends, with the first photograph in the current series displayed.
More About Playback Photo Information More About Playback Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in single-image playback. Depending on the option selected for Display Mode in the playback menu ( 134), there are up to six pages of information for each photo. Press the multi-selector left or right to cycle through photo information as follows: Page 1 ↔ Page 2 ↔ Page 3 ↔ Page 4 ↔ (Page 5) ↔ (Page 6) ↔ no info ↔ Page 1. Page 1 1 Voice memo icon .. 180 2 Protect status .......
Playback Options Page 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Page 5 (Histogram) 1 Voice memo icon ............................................. 180 2 Protect status .................................................. 119 3 Histogram showing the distribution of tones in the image. The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels of each brightness in the image.
More About Playback Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback More About Playback By pressing the button and rotating the command dial, you can display images in “contact sheets” of four or nine images.
Playback Options To Press and/or rotate Display menus Press the ( 122). Shutter release/ button to display camera menus To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the button or press the shutter-release button halfway. Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on. The focus selector lock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off.
More About Playback Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom More About Playback Press the button to zoom in on the image displayed in single-image playback or on the image currently selected in thumbnail playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: 100-1 To Cancel/ resume zoom Change zoom ratio Zoom in on a different area of image View other areas of the image Press ( + + Description ) Press to cancel zoom and return to single-image or thumbnail playback.
Playback Options Protecting Photographs from Deletion To protect a photograph: the image in full-frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail 1 Display list. 2 Press the button. The photograph will be marked with a icon. 100-1 To remove protection from the photograph so that it can be deleted, display the photograph in full-frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list and then press the button.
More About Playback Deleting Individual Photographs More About Playback To delete a photograph displayed in single-image playback, or the photograph highlighted in thumbnail playback, press the button. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. the image in full-frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail 1 Display list. 2 Press the button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Menu Guide Index to Menu Options Using Camera Menus 122–123 The Playback Menu 124–134 The Shooting Menu Changes to a variety of camera settings are made with the help of menus that appear in the camera monitor. This chapter covers: Using Camera Menus This section describes basic menu operations. The Playback Menu The playback menu contains options for managing the images stored on memory cards, and for playing pictures back in automated slide shows.
Using Camera Menus Basic Menu Operations Viewing Camera Menus Menu Guide—Using Camera Menus Camera menus can be activated by pressing the MENU button at any time when the camera is on. PLAYBACK MENU Delete Folder Designate Slide Show Hide Image Print Set Display Mode ND100 Choosing a menu When you exit the menus, the camera “remembers” the last menu displayed. This menu is displayed the next time you press the MENU button.
Making a Selection To modify settings for an item in the current menu: 2 SHOOTING MENU Bank Select Image Quality Resolution White Bal ISO A NORM NEF (Raw) TIFF-RGB JPEG Fine JPEG Normal JPEG Basic L A 200 Highlight menu item 3 Highlight option OK Display options 4 SHOOTING MENU Image Quality NEF (Raw) TIFF-RGB JPEG Fine JPEG Normal JPEG Basic SHOOTING MENU Image Quality OK SHOOTING MENU Bank Select Image Quality Resolution White Bal ISO A FINE L A 200 Make selection and return to main men
The Playback Menu Managing Images The playback menu contains the following options: Menu Guide—The Playback Menu PLAYBACK MENU Delete Folder Designate Slide Show Hide Image Print Set Display Mode Option Delete 124–125 Folder Designate 126–127 Slide Show 128–129 ND100 Hide Image 130 Print Set 131–133 Display Mode 134 Deleting Photographs: Delete The Delete menu contains the following options: Option Description Selected Delete selected photographs.
3 NO YES Confirmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, button to select. press • Select NO or press MENU button to exit without deleting images ENTER OK • Select YES to delete selected images (and associated voice memos, if applicable) and return to playback menu Deleting All Photographs: All Selecting All from the delete menu displays the PLAYBACK MENU confirmation dialog shown at right. Select the All Deleting desired option with the multi selector.
The Playback Menu Folder Options: Folder Designate Menu Guide—The Playback Menu The camera stores photographs in folders named nnnND100, where “nnn” is a three-digit folder number. By default, photographs in all folders created with the D100 are visible during playback, while images in folders created by other cameras will not be played back. The Folder Designate menu is used to create new folders with a userspecified folder number and to select the folders from which images will be played back.
Managing Images Choosing a Folder for Playback: Folder Select PLAYBACK MENU Folder Designate Folder Select ND100 All Current OK Option Description ND100 Images in all folders created by the D100 will be visible during playback. All Images in all folders created by cameras that conform to the Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)—all Nikon digital cameras and most other makes of digital camera—will be visible during playback.
The Playback Menu Automated Playback: Slide Show Menu Guide—The Playback Menu Use this option to play images back one after the other in an automated “slide show.” PLAYBACK MENU Slide Show Start Frame Intvl Starting the Slide Show: Start To start the slide show, select Start from the slide-show menu. All photos in the folder or folders selected in the Folder Designate menu ( 126) will be displayed in the order recorded, with a pause between each image.
Managing Images Option Restart Frame Intvl Restart Frame Intvl OK Description Resume slide show. Change length of time each image is displayed. To exit the slide show and return to the playback menu, press the MENU button or press the multi selector to the left. Changing the Display Interval: Frame Intvl Selecting Frame Intvl from the Slide Show menu or the pause menu shown above will display the menu shown at right.
The Playback Menu Hiding Images During Playback: Hide Image Menu Guide—The Playback Menu When creating a slide show or showing photos to PLAYBACK MENU an audience, you may want to use the Hide ImDelete Folder Designate ND100 age option to hide selected images. Hidden imSlide Show ages are visible only in the Hide Image menu.
Managing Images Ordering Prints: Print Set Option OK Cancel Order Description Select photographs for printing. Cancel print order. Taking Pictures for Direct Printing When taking images to be printed without modification, set the Color Mode option in the shooting menu to I (sRGB) or III (sRGB) ( 60, 142). DPOF DPOF is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.
The Playback Menu Modifying the Print Order: OK Menu Guide—The Playback Menu To order prints or modify the current print order, select OK in the print set menu. Photographs in the folder or folders selected in the Folder Designate menu ( 126) will be displayed as small thumbnail images. Images hidden using Hide Image ( 130) will not be displayed.
Managing Images Cancelling the Print Order: Cancel Order NEF Images Photographs taken at an image quality of NEF (Raw) or Comp. NEF (Raw) ( 44) can not be selected in the Print Set menu and can not be printed using this option. NEF images can be printed directly from Nikon Capture 3 ( 170) or saved in another format and printed from a third-party imaging application.
The Playback Menu Controlling Photo Info: Display Mode Menu Guide—The Playback Menu The option selected in the Display Mode option determines whether a histogram and/or highlights are included in the photo-information display ( 114). PLAYBACK MENU Display Mode Image only Histogram Highlights Both OK The following options are available. Option Description Image Only Histogram and highlights are not included in photo-information display.
The Shooting Menu Shooting Options The shooting menu contains two pages of options: Bank Select Image Quality Resolution White Bal ISO A NORM L A 200 SHOOTING MENU ISO 200 Image Sharpening A Tone Comp. A Color Mode I Hue Adjustment 0° Bank Select 135 Image Quality 136 Resolution 137 White Bal 138 ISO 139 Image Sharpening 140 Tone Comp.
The Shooting Menu File Type and Compression: Image Quality Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu The Image Quality menu controls the file type and compression ratio used as photographs are saved to the memory card. The following options are available: SHOOTING MENU Image Quality NEF (Raw) TIFF-RGB JPEG Fine JPEG Normal JPEG Basic OK Option Description NEF (Raw) Raw 12-bit data from the CCD are saved directly to the memory card in Nikon Electronic Image Format (NEF).
Shooting Options Choosing an Image Size: Resolution Option Size (pixels) Large 3,008 × 2,000 Medium 2,240 × 1,488 Small 1,504 × 1,000 SHOOTING MENU Resolution L M S Large Medium Small OK NEF (Raw) and White Balance Bracketing White balance bracketing can not be used with an image quality of NEF (Raw) or Comp. NEF (Raw). Selecting either option cancels white balance bracketing. White balance for NEF (RAW) images can be adjusted using Nikon Capture 3 (available separately; 170).
The Shooting Menu Keeping Colors True: White Balance Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu The White Balance menu allows you to match white balance to the color of the light source. The following options are available: Option Auto Approximate Color Temperature* Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct Sunlight Description Camera measures color temperature and ad4,200–8,000 K justs white balance automatically. For best results, use type G or D lens. Incandescent 3,000 K Use under incandescent lighting.
Shooting Options Setting Sensitivity: ISO HI-1/HI-2 Photos taken at settings of HI-1 and HI-2 will likely contain appreciable amounts of noise. Use only to capture natural lighting under low light conditions or when a fast shutter speed is required to prevent blurring. We recommend that image sharpening ( 140) be turned off at these settings to avoid heightening the effects of noise. Noise can be reduced at shutter speeds of 1/2 s or slower by selecting ON for Custom Setting 4 (Long Exp. NR).
The Shooting Menu Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu When you take a photograph, the camera automatically processes the image to increase the distinction between light and dark areas, making the picture appear sharper. The options in the Image Sharpening menu give you control over the amount of sharpening performed.
Shooting Options Adjusting Contrast: Tone Compensation SHOOTING MENU Tone Comp. Auto Normal Less contrast More contrast Custom OK Option Description Auto (default) Camera automatically optimizes contrast by selecting the appropriate curve. Curve selected varies from image to image. For best results, use a type G or D lens. Normal Camera uses same standard curve for all images. This option is suited to most types of scene, whether dark or bright. Less Contrast This curve produces “softer” images.
The Shooting Menu Setting Colors Based on Workflow: Color Mode Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of color modes. How you choose a color mode depends on how the final photograph will be processed once it leaves the camera. Option SHOOTING MENU Color Mode (sRGB) (AdobeRGB) (sRGB) OK Description I (sRGB) (default) Choose for portrait shots that will be printed or used “as is,” with no further modification. Photographs are adapted to the sRGB color space.
Shooting Options Controlling Color: Hue Adjustment SHOOTING MENU Hue Adjustment 0 OK Hue The RGB color model used in digital photographs reproduces colors using differing amounts of red, green, and blue light. By mixing two colors of light, a variety of different colors can be produced. For example, red combined with a small amount of green light produces orange. If red and green are mixed in equal amounts, yellow results, while a smaller amount of red produces a yellow green.
Custom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Menu Guide—Custom Settings Custom settings are used to fine-tune a variety of CSM MENU camera settings to suit your personal preferences, R MENU Reset creating combinations of settings that differ from 0 Bank Select the factory defaults in effect at the time your cam1 Image Review 2 No CF Card? era was purchased. The CSM (Custom Settings) 3 ISO Auto menu contains six pages of options.
Custom Setting R: Menu Reset Option Default 1 Image Review OFF 2 No CF Card? ON 3 ISO Auto OFF 4 Long Exp. NR OFF 5 File No. Seq. OFF 6 Monitor Off 20 s 7 Auto Meter-Off 6s 8 Self-timer 10 s 9 EV Step 10 Exposure Comp. 11 BKT Set 12 BKT Order 13 Command Dial 1/3 Step [+/–] & CMD Dial Option 14 AE-L/AF-L AE/AF Lock 15 AE Lock AE-L/AF-L Button 16 Illumination Lamp On Switch 17 Focus Area No Wrap 18 AF Area Illum Auto 19 Grid Display OFF 20 Dyn. AF AF-S Select AF Area 21 Dyn.
Custom Settings Custom Setting 0: Bank Select Menu Guide—Custom Settings Custom settings are stored in one of two CSM MENU “banks,” Bank A or Bank B, which are indepenF0 Custom Setting Bank dent of the banks used to store shooting menu settings. Changes to settings in one bank have Bank A OK Bank B no effect on the other. If there is a particular combination of settings you use frequently, you can select Bank A and set the camera to these settings.
Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Setting 1: Image Review CSM MENU F1 Image Review OFF ON OK Option Description OFF (default) Photographs are not automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting. ON When you remove the finger from the shutter-release button after shooting, the photograph or photographs you have taken will be displayed automatically in the monitor ( 112).
Custom Settings Custom Setting 3: ISO Auto Menu Guide—Custom Settings If ON is selected for this option, the camera will automatically adjust sensitivity (ISO equivalency) when optimal exposure can not be achieved at current exposure settings. If sensitivity is set to HI-1 (approximately equivalent to ISO 3200) or HI-2 (approximately equivalent to ISO 6400), this option is automatically set to OFF and can not be adjusted.
Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Setting 4: Long Exp. NR Option OFF (default) ON CSM MENU F4 Long Exposure Noise Reduction OFF OFF ON ON OK Description Noise reduction off; camera functions normally. Noise reduction takes effect at shutter speeds of about 1/2 s or slower. Time required to process images more than doubles. During processing, blinks in shutter-speed and aperture displays. Next photo can be taken when displayed.
Custom Settings Custom Setting 5: File No. Seq. Menu Guide—Custom Settings To ensure that the images in each folder have unique names, the camera assigns each image a file name containing a four digit number, starting from 0001, and adds one to the file number with each shot. Custom Setting 5 controls whether the camera “remembers” the current file number when a new memory card is inserted or the user creates a new folder.
Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Setting 6: Monitor Off CSM MENU F6 Monitor Off Delay 10 20 1 5 10 s s min. min. min. OK Custom Setting 7: Auto Meter-Off This option controls how long the camera continues to meter exposure when no operations are performed. The exposure meter can be set to turn off automatically after approximately four seconds (4 s), six seconds (6 s), eight seconds (8 s), sixteen seconds (16 s), or thirty minutes (30 min.). The default setting is 6 s.
Custom Settings Custom Setting 10: Exposure Comp. Menu Guide—Custom Settings This option controls whether the button is needed to set exposure compensation ( 86). CSM MENU F10 Easy Exposure Compensation OFF [+/–] & CMD Dial OK ON CMD Dial only Option Description [+/–] & CMD Dial Exposure compensation is set by rotating the main command button. (default) dial while pressing the Exposure compensation is set using one of the command dials.
Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Setting 11: BKT Set CSM MENU F11 Bracketing Set AE & Flash AE Only Flash Only WB Bracketing Option AE & Flash (default) OK Description Both exposure and flash level are bracketed. AE Only Only exposure is bracketed. Flash Only Only flash level is bracketed. WB Bracketing White balance is bracketed. Custom Setting 12: BKT Order This option controls the order in which bracketing ( 87) is performed.
Custom Settings Custom Setting 13: Command Dial Menu Guide—Custom Settings By default, the main command dial controls shutter speed (shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes), the sub-command dial aperture (aperture-priority auto and manual exposure modes). These functions can be reversed using Custom Setting 13. The setting selected also applies to the optional MB-D100 multi-function battery pack.
Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Setting 15: AE Lock CSM MENU F15 AE Lock Button OFF AE-L/AF-L Button OK ON + Shutter Button Option Description AE-L/AF-L Button Exposure can only be locked with the AE-L/AF-L button. (default) + Shutter Button Exposure can also be locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. Custom Setting 16: Illumination The control panel backlight (LCD illuminator) lights when the LCD illuminator button is pressed.
Custom Settings Custom Setting 17: Focus Area Menu Guide—Custom Settings By default, the focus-area display is bounded by the four outer focus areas so that, for example, pressing the multi selector up when the top focus area is selected will have no effect. This can be changed so that focus-area selection “wraps around” from top to bottom, bottom to top, right to left, and left to right. Option CSM MENU F17 Focus Area Select OFF No Wrap ON Wrap OK Description No Wrap (default) Wrap-around disabled.
Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Setting 19: Grid Display (On-Demand Grid Lines) CSM MENU F19 Grid lines display in Viewfinder OFF OFF ON ON OK Custom Setting 20: Dyn. AF AF-S This option can be used to enable closest-subject priority when dynamic-area AF is used with singleservo autofocus ( 63). CSM MENU F20 Dynamic AF, Single-Servo OFF Select AF Area OK ON Closest Subject Option Description Select AF Area (default) Closest-subject priority disabled.
Custom Settings Custom Setting 22: AF Assist Menu Guide—Custom Settings This option controls whether the AF-assist illuminator lights to help with the autofocus operation when the subject is poorly lit ( 72). CSM MENU F22 AF Assist Illuminatior ON ON OFF OFF OK Option Description ON (default) AF-assist illuminator lights automatically when subject is poorly lit. OFF AF-assist illuminator off.
Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Setting 24: Anti-shock Option CSM MENU F24 Anti-mirror-shock mode OFF OFF ON ON OK Description OFF (default) The shutter is released when the mirror is raised. ON Exposure is delayed until after the mirror is raised. 159 Menu Guide—Custom Settings Normally, the mirror is raised out of the way of the CCD immediately before the shutter opens to create an exposure.
Custom Settings Custom Setting 25: MB AEL/AFL Btn Menu Guide—Custom Settings This option controls the function performed by the AE-L/AF-L button on the optional MB-D100 multifunction battery pack ( 180), and is only available when the MB-D100 is connected. See the instruction manual provided with the battery pack for details.
The Setup Menu Camera Setup The setup menu contains the following options: Format LCD Brightness Mirror Lock-up Video Output Date –– O OFF NTSC –– SET UP Video Output Date Language Image Comment USB NTSC –– En OFF M Format 162 LCD Brightness 163 Mirror Lock-up 163 Video Output 164 Date 19 Language 18 Image Comment 164 USB 166 Date and Language The Date option is described in “First Steps: Setting the Time and Date” ( guage is described in “First Steps: Choosing a Language” ( 18). 19).
The Setup Menu Formatting Memory Cards: Format Menu Guide—The Setup Menu Memory cards must be formatted before first use. Formatting memory cards is also an effective way of deleting all pictures on the card.
Camera Setup Adjusting Monitor Brightness: LCD Brightness SET UP LCD Brightness OK 0 Readying the CCD for Inspection: Mirror Lock-up This option is used to lock the mirror in the up position so that you can inspect or clean the lowpass filter that protects the CCD. See “Technical Notes: Caring for the Camera and Battery”. Option OFF CCD Cleaning SET UP Mirror Lock-up OFF OFF OK ON CCD Cleaning Description Mirror functions normally. Mirror will be locked in up position when shutter is released.
The Setup Menu Choosing a Video Standard: Video Output Menu Guide—The Setup Menu This option is used to select the standard for video output. Adjust this setting to match the standard used in any video device to which you connect the camera. Option NTSC PAL SET UP Video Output NTSC PAL OK Description Use when connecting the camera to NTSC devices. Use when connecting the camera to PAL devices.
Camera Setup Entering a Comment: Input Comment Keyboard area Use multi selector to highlight letters, press to select SET UP CURSOL SET 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ?@A B C D E F G H I J K LMNOPQ Comment area Comment appears in this area. Press and rotate main command dial to move cursor left or right. To move the cursor in the comment area left or right, press the button and rotate the main command dial.
The Setup Menu Choosing a USB Protocol: USB Menu Guide—The Setup Menu Before connecting the camera to a computer via USB ( 172), you will need to select a USB transfer protocol according to your computer’s operating system and whether you are using Nikon Capture 3 Camera Control or copying pictures to your computer using the transfer function included with the software provided with the camera. USB defaults to Mass Storage.
Connections Television Playback 168 Connecting to External Devices Connecting to a Computer 169–174 Using the EG-D1 video cable (provided), you can display photographs and camera menus on a television screen, or connect the camera to a video cassette recorder and record photographs to video tape. Once you have installed the supplied software, you can connect the camera to a computer via the UCE4 USB cable (provided) and copy photographs to disk for editing, viewing, printing, or long-term storage.
Television Playback Connecting Your Camera to a Video Device Using the EG-D1 video cable provided, you can connect the D100 to a television or VCR for playback or recording. Connections—Television Playback the camera off. Be sure to turn the cam1 Turn era off before connecting or disconnecting the video cable. the cover protecting the camera’s inter2 Open face connectors. 3 Connect the camera to the video device as shown.
Connecting to a Computer Data Transfer and Camera Control Software for the D100 Two applications are available for the D100: the software provided with the camera and Nikon Capture 3 (available separately). Supplied Software Using the software provided with your camera, you can transfer images from the camera or the camera memory card to your computer hard disk. Once transferred, your pictures can be viewed, printed, or saved to removable media for delivery to a photofinisher.
Connecting to a Computer Nikon Capture 3 Connections—Connecting to a Computer Using Nikon Capture 3 (available separately), you can control the camera from your computer. Photographs can be recorded directly to the computer hard disk via a USB connection, or captured into Nikon Capture 3 and processed before being saved to disk. Nikon Capture 3 supports Nikon Electronic Image Format (NEF), allowing you to save photographs taken at image-quality settings of NEF (Raw) or Comp.
Data Transfer and Camera Control System Requirements OS CPU/ Model Macintosh* Pre-installed versions of Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP ProfesMac OS 9.0.4†, 9.1, 9.2, Mac OS X sional, Windows 2000 Professional, (version 10.1.
Connecting to a Computer Direct USB Connection Connections—Connecting to a Computer Before connecting the camera to your computer via the UC-E4 USB cable included with your camera, you must install the supplied software or Nikon Capture 3 (available separately). Installation instructions for the supplied software are provided in the Quick Start Guide. Once you have installed the necessary software, you can connect the camera and computer as detailed below.
Data Transfer and Camera Control the camera on. If installed, the supplied 5 Turn software will start automatically. While it is run- If the Nikon Capture 3 Camera Control component is running, the exposure count displays in the control panel and viewfinder will show . All camera controls function normally, but any shots taken will be recorded to the computer hard disk rather than the camera memory card (Macintosh users will require Nikon Capture 3 version 3.
Connecting to a Computer disconnecting the camera, exit the supplied software or Nikon Cap6 Before ture 3 Camera Control and verify that is no longer displayed in the Connections—Connecting to a Computer control panel or viewfinder. If the USB option in the camera setup menu is set to PTP (see Step 1), you can now turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If Mass Storage is selected, you will first need to remove the camera from the system as described below.
Technical Notes Camera Care, Options, and Resources This chapter covers the following topics: Optional Accessories ( 176–183) A list of the lenses and other accessories available for the D100. Caring for Your Camera ( 184–187) Information on storage and maintenance. Troubleshooting ( 188–191) A list of the error messages displayed by your camera and how to deal with them. Web Resources ( 192) Where to find help on-line. Specifications ( 193–197) Principal specifications for the D100.
Optional Accessories Lenses and Other Accessories Lenses for the D100 Technical Notes—Optional Accessories The D100 is compatible with a variety of AF Nikkor lenses for 35-mm film cameras, including wide-angle, telephoto, zoom, micro, defocus image control (DC), and regular lenses with focal lengths of 14–600 mm ( 179). Note that IX Nikkor CPU lenses can not be used with the D100.
The lenses that can be used with the D100 are listed below. S C Lens/accessory Type G or D AF Nikkor3 AF-S, AF-I Nikkor CPU lenses2 Non-CPU lenses10 1 2 3 4 Exposure mode Focus mode M (with electronic M range finder) P S A M Metering system 3D Tensegment 1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ PC Micro Nikkor 85 mm F2.
Optional Accessories Technical Notes—Optional Accessories For the D100, Nikon recommends CPU lenses, particularly types G and D, as it is only with type G and D lenses that you can use such features as 3D-matrix metering and 3D multi sensor balanced fill flash for digital SLR. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts. Type G lenses are marked with a “G” on the lens barrel, type D lenses with a “D.
Lenses and Other Accessories Picture Angle and Focal Length Approximate focal length (mm) in 35-mm format (modified for picture angle) Picture angle 35-mm film camera 17 20 24 28 35 50 60 85 D100 25.5 30 36 42 52.5 75 90 127.5 35-mm film camera 105 135 180 200 300 400 500 600 270 300 450 600 750 900 D100 157.5 202.5 Calculating Picture Angle The size of the area exposed by a 35-mm camera is 24 × 36 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D100, in contrast, is 15.6 × 23.
Optional Accessories Other Accessories Technical Notes—Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D100. Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details. ■ EN-EL3 Rechargeable Battery Additional rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3 lithium-ion batteries are available from your retailer or local Nikon representative. ■ MB-D100 Multi-Function Battery Pack The MB-D100 takes one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3 lithium-ion batteries or six 1.
Lenses and Other Accessories ■ Nikon SB-80DX Speedlight This high-performance Speedlight has a Guide Number of 53/174 (m/ ft, manual mode, 35-mm zoom-head position, ISO 200, 20 °C/68 °F; GN at ISO 100 is 38/125) and accepts four LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries or SD-7, SD-8A, and SK-6 power sources (all available separately). For bounce-flash or close-up photography, the flash head can be rotated through 90 ° up, 7 ° down, 180 ° left, and 90 ° right.
Optional Accessories Technical Notes—Optional Accessories PC card adapters ■ EC-AD1 PC Card Adapter The EC-AD1 PC card adapter allows Type I CompactFlash™ memory cards to be inserted in PCMCIA card slots. ■ AR-3 Cable release Cable Release The AR-3 can be attached to the camera release terminal to reduce camera shake in situations that demand slow shutter speeds, such as night landscape, astronomical, and close-up photography.
Lenses and Other Accessories ■ Nikon Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D100: Nikon SanDisk CompactFlash™ Lexar Media Microdrive® EC-CF 4, 8, 15, 48, 64, and 96 MB SDCFB 16, 30, 32, 40, 48, 80, 128, 160, 192, 256, and 300 MB SDCFB Ultra 128, 192, and 256 MB 4× USB 8, 16, 32, 48, and 64 MB 8× USB 8, 16, 32, 48, 64, and 80 MB 10× USB 128 and 160 MB 12× USB 256 and 320 MB DSCM 10512 (512 MB) and 11000 (1 GB) Operation is not guaranteed wit
Caring for Your Camera Storage and Maintenance Storage Technical Notes—Caring for Your Camera When the camera will not be used for an extended period, replace the monitor cover, remove the battery, and store the battery in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Cleaning Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly. These elements are made of glass and are easily damaged. Remove Lens, dust and lint with a blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can mirror, and vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid.
Caring for Your Camera The Low-Pass Filter Technical Notes—Caring for Your Camera The charge-coupled device (CCD) that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. Although this filter prevents foreign objects from adhering directly to the CCD, under certain conditions dirt or dust on the filter may appear in photographs.
Storage and Maintenance the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the 6 Turn shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap and disconnect the Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter The low-pass filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. We recommend that the filter only be cleaned by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Should you choose to clean the filter yourself, follow the steps below. 1 Raise the mirror as described in steps 1–4 on the preceding page.
Troubleshooting Understanding Error Messages and Displays Technical Notes—Troubleshooting This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor when there is a problem with the camera. Consult the list below before contacting your retailer or Nikon representative. Shooting Errors If a problem occurs during shooting, indicators will be displayed in the control panel or viewfinder.
Indicator Viewfinder Problem Solution • Choose a higher sensitivity (ISO equivalency) • In exposure mode: P Use the flash Subject too dark; photo will be S Lower shutter speed or underexposed. use the flash A Choose a larger aperture (smaller f/-number) or use the flash 48 78 80 81 Exposure Exposure exceeds limits of If subject too bright, use ND display 83 metering system. filter; if too dark, use the flash.
Troubleshooting Playback Errors Technical Notes—Troubleshooting During playback, error messages are displayed in the monitor. Indicators may also appear in the control panel. Message No card present This card cannot be used Control panel Problem Solution Camera cannot detect Turn camera off and confirm 17, memory card. that card is correctly inserted. 23 • Error accessing memory • Use Nikon-approved card. card. • Check that contacts are clean.
Understanding Error Messages and Displays A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras 191 Technical Notes—Troubleshooting In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the control panel and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge.
Web Resources On-Line Resources for Nikon Users At the time of writing, the following on-line resources were available for users of Nikon digital imaging equipment. Technical Notes—Web Resources For Product Information and Tips • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com • For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support • For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.
Specifications Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lenses Effective pixels 6.1 million CCD 23.7 × 15.6 mm, 12-bit RGB CCD Total pixels: 6.31 million Image size (pixels) Lens mount • 3008 × 2000 (Large) • 1504 × 1000 (Small) • 2240 × 1488 (Medium) Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Compatible lenses Type G or D AF Nikkor All functions supported PC Micro Nikkor 85 mm F2.
Specifications Technical Notes—Specifications Lens servo Instant single-servo AF (S), continuous servo AF (C), manual (M); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in single-servo and continuous-servo AF Autofocus TTL phase detection by means of Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (range approximately 0.
Specifications TTL white balance control with white balance bracketing Built-in Speedlight Pop-up Speedlight with button release Guide number (m/ft) D-TTL 17/56 (ISO 200); 12/39 (ISO 100) Manual 18/59 (ISO 200); 12.7/42 (ISO 100) Illuminating angle Same as 20-mm lens Flash Sync contact X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/180 s Flash control • Automatic balanced fill flash controlled by five-segment TTL multi sensor with single-component IC.
Specifications Self-timer Electronically controlled; duration 2 – 20 s Technical Notes—Specifications Depth-of-field preview button Lens aperture stopped down when button is pressed Monitor 1.8˝, approximately 120,000-dot, low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL External interface USB 1.
Specifications Battery Life Case 1 At room temperature (20 °C/68 °F), approximately 1600 shots can be taken with a fully-charged (1400 mAh) EN-EL3 battery and an AF-S 24–85 mm f/3.5–4.
Index Symbols Index 3D Multi Sensor Balanced FillFlash for Digital SLR, 95 A AF area mode, 65–69 AF assist illuminator, 72 Aperture, 76–93, 107 adjusting, 76–83 lock, 84–85, 154 maximum, 81 minimum, 21, 81, 178 Auto meter off, 157 Autoexposure lock, 84–85 Autofocus, 63–73 dynamic-area AF, 65–69 continuous-servo, 63–69 focus tracking, 66 single-area AF, 65–69 single-servo, 63–69 B Backlight, control panel, 155 BASIC.
J JPEG, 44 M M. See exposure mode, manual; manual focus; Resolution Manual focus, 74 Mass Storage, 166, 172, 174 Memory buffer, 41–42 Memory card, 22–24 approved, 183 formatting, 23, 162 Metering, 75 3D matrix, 75 centerweighted, 75 matrix, 75 spot, 75 ten-segment, 75 Microdrive.
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