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DIGITAL CAMERA

The Guide to Digital Photographywith the

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The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed bbe sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from y

Quick Start GuideThe Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of unpating up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first photograpferring them to your computer.

Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides cing instructions for your camera.

Nikon View Reference Manual

The Nikon View Reference Manual can be found in electronreference CD provided with your camera. For information oReference Manual , see the Quick Start Guide .

Product Documentation

CAUTION: Foreign Matter on the CCDNikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from cotact with the CCD during production and shipping. The D100, however,be used with interchangeable lenses and foreign matter may enter the

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How to Read This Manual

First, be aware of the warnings, cautions, and notices on pages iivii.

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Next, read Overview and Getting to Knowthe Camera to familiarize yourself with theconventions used in this manual and the namesof camera parts, then set up your camera as de-

scribed in First Steps.

Now you are ready to take photographs andplay them back.

Once you have mastered the basics of digitalphotography, you can read these sections forcomplete information on when and how to usecamera controls.

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To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourselfread the following safety precautions in their entirety before usinment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use theread them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precin this section are indicated by the following symbol:

WARNINGSDo not look at the sun through theviewfinderViewing the sun or other strong lightsource through the viewfinder couldcause permanent visual impairment.

Turn off immediately in the eventof malfunctionShould you notice smoke or an un-usual smell coming from the equip-ment or from the AC adapter (avail-able separately), unplug the ACadapter and remove the battery im-mediately, taking care to avoid burns.Continued operation could result ininjury. After removing the battery,take the equipment to a Nikon-autho-rized service center for inspection.

Do not use in the presence of flam-

Do not disassembTouching the prod

could result in inja malfunction, therepaired only by a Should the producresult of a fall or move the battery and then take the p

authorized serviction.

Observe proper prhandling batteriesBatteries may leaproperly handled.

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For Your Safety

This icon marks warnings, information that should be reing your Nikon product to prevent possible injury.

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Batteries are prone to leakage when

fully discharged. To avoid damage tothe product, be sure to remove thebattery when no charge remains.

When the battery is not in use, attachthe terminal cover and store in a coolplace.

Immediately after use, or when theproduct is used on battery power foran extended period, the battery maybecome hot. Before removing thebattery, turn the camera off and allowthe battery to cool.

Discontinue use immediately shouldyou notice any changes in the battery,such as discoloration or deformation.

Use appropriate cablesWhen connecting cables to the inputand output jacks, use only the cablesprovided or sold by Nikon for the pur-pose, to maintain compliance withproduct regulations.

Keep out of reach of childrenParticular care should be taken to pre-vent infants from putting the batteryor other small parts into their mouths.

Removing memory cardsMemory cards may become hot dur-ing use. Observe due caution whenremoving memory cards from thecamera.

Observe caution w

the flashUsing the flash cloeyes could cause tepairment. Particuobserved if photowhen the flash shouone meter (39) fro

When using the viWhen operating thment control withviewfinder, care shto put your finger intally.

Avoid contact withShould the monitorbe taken to avoid inglass and to preventthe monitor touchitering the eyes or m

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Do not drop

The product may malfunction if subjectedto strong shocks or vibration.

Keep dryThis product is not waterproof, and maymalfunction if immersed in water or ex-posed to high levels of humidity. Rusting

of the internal mechanism can cause irrepa-rable damage.

Avoid sudden changes in temperatureSudden changes in temperature, such asoccur when entering or leaving a heatedbuilding on a cold day, can cause conden-sation inside the device. To prevent con-densation, place the device in a carryingcase or a plastic bag before exposing it tosudden changes in temperature.

Keep away from strong magnetic fieldsDo not use or store this device in the vicin-ity of equipment that generates strongelectromagnetic radiation or magneticfields. Strong static charges or the mag-netic fields produced by equipment such asradio transmitters could interfere with themonitor, damage data stored on thememory card, or affect the products inter-

nal circuitry.Do not touch the shutter curtainThe shutter curtain is extremely thin andeasily damaged. Under no circumstancesshould you exert pressure on the curtain,

Cleaning

When cleaning the cablower to remove dustgently with a soft, dryyour camera at the beaoff any sand or salt udampened with pure wyour camera thoroustances, static electribrush or cloth may cauto light up or darken. cate a malfunction, ashortly return to norm

When cleaning the lemember that these eldamaged. Dust and ltly removed with a blan aerosol blower, ke(tilting the can could rsprayed on the mirrofingerprint or other

apply a small amount soft cloth and wipe th See Technical Note

Camera for informatCCD.

Storage

To prevent mold or camera in a dry, wellyou will not be using tperiods, remove the leakage and store the b g t i i g d i

Caring for the Camera and Battery

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To prevent mold or mildew, take the cam-

era out of storage at least once a month.Turn the camera on and release the shut-ter a few times before putting the cam-era away again.

Store the battery in a cool, dry place.Replace the terminal cover before puttingthe battery away.

Notes on the monitor The monitor may contain a few pixels that

are always lit or that do not light. This isa characteristic common to all TFT LCDmonitors and does not indicate a mal-function. Images recorded with the prod-

uct will not be affected. Images in the monitor may be difficult tosee in a bright light.

Do not apply pressure to the monitor; thiscould cause damage or malfunction.Dust or lint on the monitor can be re-moved with a blower. Stains can be re-moved by rubbing the surface lightly witha soft cloth or chamois leather.

Should the monitor break, care should betaken to avoid injury due to broken glassand to prevent the liquid crystal from themonitor touching the skin or entering the

eyes or mouth. Replace the monitor cover when trans-porting the camera or leaving it unat-tended.

Turn the product off before removing

Batteries

When you turn the devbattery-level displaypanel to determine whneeds to be replaced. Tto be replaced when thdicator is flashing.

Ready a spare batterycharged when taking phportant occasions. Depcation, you may find chase replacement bnotice.

On cold days, the captends to decrease. Be fully charged before taoutside in cold weathbattery in a warm placetwo as necessary. Oncbattery may recover so

Should the battery te

dirty, wipe them off witbefore use. After removing the batt

era, be sure to replace t

Memory cards Turn the power off befo

moving memory cardmoving cards with thrender them unusable.

I n s e r t m e m o r ycards as shown inth ill t ti t

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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 anyform, by any means, without Nikonsprior written permission.

Nikon reserves the right to change thespecifications of the hardware and soft-ware described in these manuals at anytime and without prior notice.

Notices

Nikon will not be held

ages resulting from thuct. While every effort ha

sure that the informatals is accurate and coappreciate it were youor omissions to the akon representative inprovided separately)

Notice for customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission(FCC) Radio Frequency InterferenceStatementThis equipment has been tested and foundto comply with the limits for a Class B digi-tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCrules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful in-terference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radi-ate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the in-structions, may cause harmful interferenceto radio communications. However, thereis no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interfer-ence to radio or television reception, whichcan be determined by turning the equip-ment off and on, the user is encouraged totry to correct the interference by one or

CAUTIONSModifications

The FCC requires the

that any changes or modthis device that are not by Nikon Corporation authority to operate the

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables

Nikon for your equipmterface cables may exClass B Part 15 of the

Notice for customers California

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Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTIONThis class B digital apparatus meets all re-quirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.

ATTENTIONCet appareil numrique pecte toutes les exigencsur le matriel brouilleu

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally coduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punis Items prohibited by law from being

copied or reproducedDo not copy or reproduce paper money,coins, securities, government bonds, or

local government bonds, even if suchcopies or reproductions are stampedSample.The copying or reproduction of papermoney, coins, or securities which are cir-culated in a foreign country is prohibited.

Unless the prior permission of the gov-ernment has been obtained, the copyingor reproduction of unused postagestamps or post cards issued by the gov-ernment is prohibited.The copying or reproduction of stampsissued by the government and of certifieddocuments stipulated by law is prohib-ited.

Cautions on certain copductionsThe government has icopies or reproductio

sued by private compachecks, gift certificatepasses, or coupon ticka minimum of necessaprovided for business Also, do not copy or reissued by the governmby public agencies andcards, and tickets, sumeal coupons.

Comply with copyrighThe copying or repro

righted creative workmusic, paintings, woodrawings, movies, angoverned by nationalcopyright laws. Do n

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Table of Contents

For Your Safety ....................................................................................

Caring for the Camera and Battery ......................................................Notices .................................................................................................Introduction: Getting Started ....................................................................Overview: About This Manual .............................................................Getting to Know the Camera: Camera Controls and Displays .............First Steps: Getting the Camera Ready for Use....................................

Step 1Attach the Camera Strap ........................................................Step 2Insert the Battery ....................................................................Step 3Choose a Language ...............................................................Step 4Set the Time and Date ............................................................Step 5Attach a Lens .........................................................................Step 6Insert a Memory Card ............................................................

Tutorial: Basic Photography and Playback ..............................................Basic Photography: Taking Your First Photographs ............................Step 1Ready the Camera ..................................................................Step 2Adjust Camera Settings .........................................................Step 3Frame a Photograph ...............................................................Step 4Focus ......................................................................................

Step 5Check Exposure .....................................................................Step 6Take the Photograph ..............................................................Basic Playback: Viewing Photographs .................................................

Taking Photographs: The Details ..............................................................The Shooting Menu ..............................................................................

Choosing a Shooting Mode: Single Frame, Continuous, or Self-Timer

Image Quality and Size: Making Effective Use of Memory ...............Image Quality .......................................................................................Image Size ............................................................................................

Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency): Reacting Faster to Light ....................White Balance: Keeping Colors True ...................................................

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Focus: Controlling How the Camera Focuses ........................................

Focus Mode ............................................................................................Focus Area Selection .............................................................................Autofocus ..............................................................................................Manual Focus ........................................................................................

Exposure; Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure ........................Metering ................................................................................................

Exposure Mode .....................................................................................Autoexposure Lock ...............................................................................Exposure Compensation .......................................................................Bracketing ..............................................................................................

Flash Photography: Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights ..............Flash Sync Modes .................................................................................Using the Built-in Speedlight ................................................................Flash Exposure Compensation .............................................................Using an Optional Speedlight ...............................................................

Self-Timer Mode: Delaying Shutter Release .........................................Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings ......................................

More About Playback: Playback Options..................................................Single-Image Playback .........................................................................Photo Information .................................................................................Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ..................................Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom .................................................Protecting Photographs from Deletion .................................................Deleting Individual Photographs ..........................................................

Menu Guide: Index to Menu Options ........................................................Using Camera Menus: Basic Menu Operations .....................................The Playback Menu: Managing Images ................................................

Deleting Photographs: Delete ............................................................Folder Options: Folder Designate .......................................................A d Pl b k Slid Sh

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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 ......................................................................Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening ............................Adjusting Contrast:

Tone Compensation ..........................................Setting Colors Based on Workflow: Color Mode ...........................Controlling Color: Hue Adjustment ...................................................

Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings ...................................The Setup Menu: Camera Setup ...........................................................

Formatting Memory Cards: Format ..................................................Adjusting Monitor Brightness: LCD Brightness .............................Readying the CCD for Inspection: Mirror Lock-up ........................Choosing a Video Standard: Video Mode ........................................Adding Comments to Photographs: Image Comment ...................Choosing a USB Protocol: USB ........................................................

Connections: Connecting to External Devices .........................................Television Playback: Connecting Your Camera to a Video Device .....Connecting to a Computer: Data Transfer and Camera Control ..........

Software for the D100 ..........................................................................Direct USB Connection .......................................................................

Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options, and Resources ........................Optional Accessories: Lenses and Other Accessories ..........................

Lenses for the D100 .............................................................................Other Accessories ................................................................................Approved Memory Cards ....................................................................

Caring for Your Camera: Storage and Maintenance ............................Storage .................................................................................................Cl i

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First

Over

GettCam

This chapter is divided into the following sections:

Overview Read this section for a description of how thismanual is organized and for an explanation of thesymbols and conventions used.

Getting to Know the CameraBookmark this section and refer to it as you readthrough the manual for information on the namesand functions of camera parts.

First Steps

This section details the steps you will take whenusing your camera for the first time: inserting thebattery and memory card, attaching a lens and cam-era strap, and setting the date, time, and language.

IntroductionGetting Started

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I n t r o d u c t i o n O v e r v i e w

Overview Abo

This manual is designed to help you enjoy taking photographs

vanced Nikon D100 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. who cant wait to experience the simplicity and immediacy of draphy can follow the step-by-step instructions in the Quiread First Steps and Tutorial in this manual, referring to Gettthe Camera for information on the location of camera controls aOnce you have mastered the basics, detailed information on whto use the various camera settings can be found in Taking PhotoMenu Guide. Information on what to do with your pictures onfinished shooting is available in Connections, which describenect your camera to a television, video-cassette recorder, or com

Principal Features The D100 is equipped with a large (23.7 15.6 mm/0.9

6.1 million effective pixels capable of producing photographferent sizes (3008 2000, 2240 1488, and 1504 10

Proven elements of the D1-series 3D digital matrix image cing precise exposure control based on 3D matrix metering a

balance for optimum color temperature measurements, have improved for unerring color reproduction and smooth tonal

Three color modes, adapted to sRGB or Adobe color spacesfor different work flows.

Photographs are stored in a temporary memory buffer duriallowing up to six photographs (or four RAW images) to be rate of approximately three frames per second.

Noise reduction is available to reduce the occurrence of randbrightly-colored pixels at shutter speeds of around 1 / 2 s

The D100s built-in Speedlight ensures that you will never m

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To make it easier to find the information you need, the following

conventions are used:

Take Test ShotsBefore taking pictures on important occasions (for example, at wedditaking the camera with you on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that thfunctioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost presult from product malfunction.

Life-Long LearningAs part of Nikons Life-Long Learning commitment to ongoing produeducation, continually-updated information is available on-line at the fo For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/

This icon marks cautions, informa-tion that you should read before useto prevent damage to your camera.

This icon marks tiformation you mwhen using your c

This icon marks notes, informationthat you should read before usingyour camera.

This icon indicatemation is availablemanual.

This icon marks settings that can beadjusted using camera menus.

This icon marks sefine-tuned from the

menu.

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IntroductionGettingtoKnow the Camera

Getting to Know the CameraCamera Controls

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls

You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to ithrough the rest of the manual.

Camera Body

4

3

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1 Eyelet for camera strap ................. 15 8 Release terminal ..

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15 Built-in Speedlight .................. 94, 9816 Sub-command dial ....................... 1217 Function dial ................................ 12

See also:

Exposure mode .......................... 76Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) ....... 48White balance ........................... 50Image quality ............................. 44Image size ................................. 46AF-area mode ............................ 65

18 Speedlight lock rele19 Connector cover .....20 Lens release button21 Focus-mode selecto

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Getting to Know the Camera

Camera Body (continued)

24

25

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27

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22 Viewfinder eyepiece ..................... 3023 Flash exposure compensation

( ) button ............................... 102Format ( ) button ................... 23

24 Bracketing ( ) button ................ 8825 Monitor ( ) button ........... 35, 112

26 MENU ( ) button ............. 39, 12227 Thumbnail ( ) button .............. 11628 Protect ( ) button ................... 11929 ENTER ( ) button 40 125

30 Viewfinder eyepiec31 AE/AF lock ( ) 32 Main command dia33 Memory card slot c34 Multi selector .......35 Focus area lock sw36 Memory card slot c37 Memory card acces38 Delete ( ) button

Camera Cont

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40

41

40 Tripod socket41 Connectors for MB-D100 ........... 18042 Metering selector ......................... 75

43 Diopter adjustment 44 Battery-chamber co45 Battery-chamber co

Camera Cont


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Control Panel

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Camera Cont

1 Shutter speed ......................... 7980Sensitivity ..................................... 48Exposure compensation value ....... 86Flash compensation value ........... 102Number of shots in bracketing

sequence ...................................... 88White balance adjustment ............ 90

2 Battery indicator ........................... 173 Image size .................................... 464 Image quality ............................... 44

5 Flash compensation indicator ..... 1026 Exposure compensation indicator .. 867 Flexible program indicator ............ 788 Flash sync mode ........................... 96

9 Aperture ................Bracketing incremeImage transfer mod

10 Custom-settings ind11 Number of exposure

Number of shots remmemory buffer fillsRemote control mod

12 White balance mode13 Bracketing indicato

14 Clock battery indica15 K (appears when

for over 1,000 expo16 Bracketing progress17 Focus area ..............


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The Viewfinder Display

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Camera Cont

1 12-mm (0.47) reference circle forcenter-weighted metering ............ 75

2 Focus brackets (focus areas) ... 6469Spot-metering targets .................. 75

3 Reference grid (displayed when ON isselected for Custom Setting 19) .. 157

4 Focus indicator ....................... 31, 705 Metering ...................................... 756 Auto-exposure lock ...................... 847 Exposure mode ............................ 768 Flash compensation indicator ..... 1029 Exposure compensation indicator .. 86

10 K (appears when memory remainsfor over 1,000 exposures) ............. 42

11 Flash-ready indicato12 Battery indicator ....13 Shutter speed .........14 Aperture ................

15 Electronic analog ex...............................

Exposure compensa16 Number of exposure

Number of shots remmemory buffer fillsExposure compensaFlash exposure com...............................

Advanced Focusing Screen DisplayWhen the background is bright the active focus area ( 64) is highlig


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The Command Dials

The main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combother controls to adjust a variety of settings.

+

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Image quality and size

Choose an image size ( 47)

Set image quality ( 46)

+

White balance

Choose a white balance setting ( 52)

Flash syncmode button

Function dial

Sub-commanddial

Exposure

compensationbutton

Main commanddial

Bracke

Flash expcompensabutton

Camera Cont

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+

AF-area mode

Choose a setting for AF-area mode (65)

Exposure

+ Set exposure compensation (when func-tion dial set to P, S, A, or M; 86)

+ Activate or cancel bracketing (when func-tion dial set to P, S, A, or M; 88)

+ Change bracketing settings (when func-tion dial set to P, S, A, or M; 88)

+ Choose a combination of aperture andshutter speed (exposure mode P 78

+ Choose a shutter speed (exposure modeS or M; 80)

+ Choose an aperture (exposure mode AM; 8182)

First Steps

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IntroductionFirst Steps

Insert the BatterySTEP 2

Choose a LanguageSTEP 3

Set the Time and DateSTEP 4

First StepsGetting the Camera R

Before using your camera for the first time, complete the follow

Attach the Camera StrapSTEP 1

Attach a LensSTEP 5

Insert a Memory CardSTEP 6

To learn more about batteries and alternative power sou Technical Notes: Optional Accessories ....................... Caring for the Camera and Battery ............................

To learn more about the lenses available for the D100, s Technical Notes: Optional Accessories .......................

To learn more about compatible memory cards, see: Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards .................For more information on formatting memory cards, see

The Setup Menu: Formatting Memory Cards ..............

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Step 1Attach the Camera StrapAttach the camera strap securely to the two eyelets on the cameshown below.

The Monitor CoverA clear plastic cover (the BM-2 LCD monitor cover) isprovided with the camera to keep the monitor clean,and to protect the monitor when the camera is not inuse or when you are transporting the camera. To re-move the monitor cover, hold the camera firmly and pull

the bottom of the cover gently outwards as shown atright (1). Once the cover is unlatched, you can move itslightly away from the monitor (2) and then remove it asshown (3).

Do not lpas

First Steps2

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Step 2Insert the BatteryYour camera is powered by a single rechargeable Nikon EN-Ebattery (provided).

2 .1 Charge the batteryThe EN-EL3 battery supplied with your camera is not fshipment. To maximize shooting time, batteries should be

before use. The battery will recharge in about two hours win the MH-18 quick charger provided with your camera; iuse may be found in the documentation provided with th

2 .2 Turn the camera offTurn the camera off before inserting or re-

moving batteries.

2 .3 Open the battery-chamber coverSlide the battery-chamber cover latch to theopen position ( ; a) and open the battery-chamber cover (b).

2 .4 Insert the battery packInsert a fully charged battery with the con-tacts oriented as shown at right.

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Getting the Camer

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Removing the BatteryTo remove the battery, turn the camera off, open the battery chamber scribed above, and slide the battery out.

2 .6 Check the battery levelTurn the camera on and check the battery level in the conviewfinder.

NoteStatusView-finder

ControlPanel

To save power, apertuspeed indicators in the call indicators in viewfinoperations are performe(auto meter off). Presbutton halfway to reacti

Battery fullycharged

Battery partiallydischarged

Battery exhausted(Flashes)Shutter-release disabledbe taken until battery ha

* No icon displayed when camera powered by optional AC adapt

(Flashes)

Ready a fully-charged sLow battery

Icon *

First Steps3

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Step 3Choose a LanguageCamera menus and messages can be displayed in your choiceEnglish, French, Japanese, and Spanish.

Display SET UP menu

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Step 4Set the Time and DateThe time and date of recording is included with all pictures. Toyour pictures are stamped with the correct time and date, displamenu as described opposite, then set the time and date as describ

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First Steps5

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Step 5Attach a LensWe recommend that you use a type G or type D CPU lens to taktage of the features your camera offers.

5 .1 Turn the camera offTurn the camera off before attaching or re-moving lenses.

5.2 Attach a lens

Keeping the mounting mark on the lensaligned with the mounting mark on the cam-era body, position the lens in the camerasbayonet mount. Being careful not to pressthe lens-release button, rotate the lens

counter-clockwise until it clicks into place.

Type G lensCPU lenses have CPUcontacts

5

Getting the Camer

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5 .3 Lock aperture at the minimum settingThis step is not necessary if you are using a type G lens (are not equipped with an aperture ring). If you are usianother type, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest

If you do not perform this step when using a CPU lens, displays in the control panel and viewfinder will show when the camera is turned on. Photographs can not be takhave turned the camera off and locked aperture at the highber.

Detaching the LensBe sure the camera is off when removing or exchanginglenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-release button while turning the lens clockwise.

First Steps6

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Step 6Insert a Memory CardIn place of film, your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlashor IBM Microdrive cards to store photographs. For a list of appcards, see Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards ( 18

6 .1 Turn the camera offTurn the camera off before inserting or re-

moving memory cards.

6 .2 Open the card slot coverOpen the card slot cover as shown at right.

6 .3 Insert a memory cardInsert the memory card with the rear labeltoward the monitor, sliding the card in untilit is fully seated in the contacts at the backof the slot (1) and the eject button pops up(2). Close the card slot cover.

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Term

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Getting the Camer

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6 .4 Format the memory cardMemory cards must be formatted before first use. Notmemory cards permanently deletes any data they may conto copy any photographs and other data you wish to keeputer before proceeding ( 169).

To format the card, turn the camera on and hold the

buttons down simultaneously for approximately two secoing will appear in the shutter-speed display and thewill blink. Pressing both buttons together a second time wmemory card. Press any other button to exit without form

During formatting, the letters will be appear in the

display. Do not remove the card or battery or unplug th(available separately) during formatting . When formattthe frame-count display will show the number of photograbe recorded at current settings.

No Memory Card

First Steps6

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Memory Cards Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when remo

cards from the camera. Format memory cards before first use. Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not re

cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnesource during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, computer. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of dage to the camera or card.

Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects. Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this precauti

age the card. Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.

Do not expose to water, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.

Removing Memory CardsMemory cards can be removed without loss of data whenthe camera is off. Before removing the memory card,wait for the green card access lamp next to the card slotcover to go out and then turn the camera off. Pressingthe memory card slot cover latch, open the card slotcover and press the eject button to partially eject thecard (1). You can then remove the card by hand (2). DoNOT attempt to remove the card while the access lamp ison . Failure to observe this precaution could result inloss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

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This chapter takes you step-by-step through theprocess of taking your first photographs and play-ing them back.

Basic Photography This section describes how to use autofocus andauto multi program autoexposure for simple, point-

and-shoot photography that will produce optimalresults in most situations.

Basic PlaybackRead this section for information on viewing pho-tographs in the monitor.

Tutorial Basic Photography and Playback

Basic

Basic

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Adjust Camera SettingsSTEP 2

Ready the CameraSTEP 1

There are six basic steps to taking photographs:

Taking Your First

Frame the PhotographSTEP 3

FocusSTEP 4

Check ExposureSTEP 5

To learn more about the battery level display, see: Introduction: First Steps .............................................To learn how to restore settings to their default values, Taking Photographs: Two-Button Reset ...................... Menu Guide: The Custom Settings Menu...................

To learn more about the following camera settings, see Taking Photographs: Choosing a Shooting Mode ....... Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size .............. Taking Photographs: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) ... Taking Photographs: White Balance ........................... Taking Photographs: Focus ......................................... Taking Photographs: Exposure ....................................

To learn how to preview the effects of aperture, see:

Taking Photographs: Exposure ....................................To learn about optional viewfinder accessories, see: Technical Notes: Optional Accessories .......................

To learn more about focus options, see:

Taking Photographs: Focus .........................................

To learn how to change the composition after setting ex Taking Photographs: Exposure ....................................

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Step 1Ready the Camera

Before taking photographs, ready the camera as described below1 .1 Turn the camera on

The control panel will turn on and the dis-play in the viewfinder will light.

1 .2 Check the battery levelIf the low-battery icon ( ) appears in thecontrol panel or flashes in the viewfinder,recharge the battery or replace it with a fully-charged spare battery before proceeding.

1 .3 Check the number of exposures remainingThe exposure-count displays in the controlpanel and viewfinder show the number ofphotographs that can be taken at currentsettings. When this number reaches zero,the shutter-speed display in the control panelwill show a blinking , the viewfindershutter-speed display, . You will need

to delete pictures, insert a new memory card,or adjust image quality and size settings be-fore you will be able to take additional pho-tographs.

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Step 2Adjust Camera Settings

This Tutorial describes how take photographs at default settings.on when and how to change settings from their default values isTaking Photographs ( 37).

2 .1 Restore default settingsTo restore the settings listed in the table be-

low to their default values, hold down bothbuttons labeled with a green dot ( and) for about two seconds (two-button re-

set; 110). The display in the control panelwill turn off briefly when settings are reset.

2

L

(Large)

Default

(SingleArea AF)

A(Auto)

200

NORM(JPEG

Normal)

Image size

Option

AF-areamode

Whitebalance

Sensitivity

Imagequality

Images are 3,008 2,000 pixels in

Description

Pressing shutter-release button halfwfocus at distance to subject in selecarea.

White balance is adjusted automaticalural colors under most types of light

Sensitivity (the digital equivalent of is set to a value roughly equivalent to

Pictures are compressed for a balanceimage quality and file size that is ideashots.

CenterFoc s area Camera foc ses on s bject in center fo

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2 .2 Set the shooting mode to single frame ( 41)Hold the mode-dial lock release down (1)and turn the shooting mode dial (2) to(single frame). This sets the camera to takeone photograph each time the shutter-re-lease button is pressed.

2.3 Set the focus mode to single-servo autofocus ( 63)

Turn the focus-mode selector until it clicksinto place pointing to S (single-servoautofocus). At this setting, the camera willautomatically focus on the subject in the se-lected focus area when the shutter-release

button is pressed halfway. Pictures can onlybe taken when the camera is in focus.

2 .4 Choose matrix as the metering method ( 75)Rotate the metering selector to (matrixmetering). Matrix metering uses informa-

tion from all areas of the frame to deter-mine exposure, ensuring optimal results forthe entire frame.

2 .5 Set the function dial to P (auto multi program; 77Before shooting, rotate the function dial to

P (auto multi program). At this setting, thecamera will automatically adjust shutter-speedand aperture according to a built-in expo-sure program, producing optimal exposure

1

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Step 3Frame a Photograph

To prevent blurred photographs caused by unsteady hands (cahold the camera steadily in both hands, with your elbows proagainst your torso for support. Hold the handgrip in your rigcradle the camera body or lens with your left.

The recommended stance for taking photographs is with one fooin front of the other and your upper body stable.

Using the Diopter ControlWhen operating the diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder, ctaken to avoid accidentally putting your fingers or fingernails in your e

Viewfinder FocusThe viewfinder is equipped with diopter adjustment to

The optional MB-D1multi function batterpack is equipped with shutter-release button fortaking photographs iportrait (tall) orientation

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Step 4Focus

In single-servo AF, the camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. After centeringthe focus brackets on your subject, press the shut-ter-release button halfway and check focus in theviewfinder. If the subject is dark, the AF-assist il-luminator will light automatically to assist with the autofocus op

Viewfinder Display Meaning Subject in focus.

(flashes)

Camera unable to focus on subject in focus autofocus.

If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focuuse focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance, tpose your photograph ( 64). To focus on an off-center subjelock ( 70) or select the focus area containing your subject usselector.

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Step 5Check Exposure

With the shutter-release button pressed halfway,check the shutter-speed and aperture indicatorsin the viewfinder. If the photo would be under- orover-exposed at current settings, one of the fol-lowing indicators will appear in either the shutter-speed or aperture display.

Indicator Meaning

Photo will be overexposed. Use a Neutral Density (ND

Shutter Speed and Camera ShakeTo prevent blurring caused by camera shake, the shutter speed should the inverse of the focal length of the lens, in seconds (for example, if a llength of 50 mm, shutter speed should be faster than 1 / 50 s). Use mended hen shooting at slo er sh tter speeds To pre ent bl r tr rai

Photo will be underexposed. Use the built-in Speedlighor choose a higher sensitivity (ISO equivalency).

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When Lighting Is Poor

When lighting is poor, shutter speed slows and photographs may be blurter speeds slower than 1 / 60 s, you can use the built-in Speedlight to prevcan also be used to fill in (illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects (the built-in Speedlight:

a Raise the SpeedlightPress the Speedlight lock release. The Speedlight willpop up and begin charging.

b Set the flash-sync mode to front-curtain syncPress the button and rotate the main command dial until is dicontrol panel.

c Check the flash-ready indicator in the viewfinderPress the shutter-release button halfway and checkthe flash-ready indicator in the viewfinder. Whenthe built-in Speedlight is raised, photographs can onlybe taken when the flash-ready indicator is displayed.If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, removeyour finger briefly from the shutter-release buttonand try again.

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Step 6Take the Photograph

Smoothly press the shutter-release button the restof the way down.

While the photograph is being recorded to thememory card after shooting, the access lamp nextto the card slot cover will light. Do not eject thememory 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 lossof data.

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To play photographs back, press the button. The most recent will be displayed in the monitor.

Viewing Additional PhotographsTo page through photographs in the order recorded, press the mudown. Press the multi selector up to view photographs in rever

scroll rapidly through the images on the memory card, press andor down buttons on the multi selector.

When the last photograph on the memory card is displayed, you cthe first photograph by pressing the multi selector down. Whphotograph in memory is displayed, you can view the last ph

pressing the multi selector up.Deleting Unwanted PhotographsTo delete the photograph currentlydisplayed in the monitor, press thebutton. A confirmation dialog will be

displayed. Press the multi selectordown to highlight YES, then pressto delete the image and return to play-back. To exit without deleting the

NO

YE

De

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Take Additional PhotographsTo end playback and return to shooting mode, press the butthe shutter-release button halfway.

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In Tutorial: Taking Photographs, you learned the

basic order of operations for taking photographs atthe most commonly-used settings. This chapterexplains how and when you can adjust camera set-tings for different shooting conditions.

Taking

PhotographsThe Details

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TakingPhotographs

The chart below shows the basic order for adjusting settings photographs.

Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos? Choosing a Shooting Mode ................................................

How will I use the photo? Image Quality and Size ........................................................ Image Adjustment ..............................................................

What lighting is available? Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) ............................................. White Balance .....................................................................

What is my subject, and how will I compose the photograph? Focus ..................................................................................

How important is background lighting to my photograph? Exposure: Metering .............................................................

Is my subject very bright, very dark, or high contrast? Exposure: Exposure Compensation ..................................... Exposure: Bracketing ...........................................................

What is my priority for this subject, shutter speed or aperture? Exposure: Exposure Mode ...................................................

Will I need the flash? Flash Photography ..............................................................

Do I need to delay shutter release?

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The Shooting Menu

Changes to some camera settings (shooting mode, focus, meterinmode, exposure compensation, flash sync mode, and flash exppensation) are made using the buttons and dials on the camera bo(image sharpening, tone compensation, color mode, and hue adjumade from the shooting menu, while still others (image quality asitivity, and white balance) can be made either from the shooti

using the buttons and dials on the camera body. To make a selectishooting menu:

Highlight to select shooting menu

Bank SelectImage QualityResolutionWhite BalISO

ANORM

A200

L

SHOOTING MENU3

Press MENU button. Active menu willbe displayed in monitor. If menu dis-played is shooting menu, go to Step 5.

1DeleteFolder DesignateSlide ShowHide ImagePrint SetDisplay Mode

ND100

PLAYBACK MENU

If other menu is dispmulti selector left until

menu is high

2DeleFoldSlideHidePrintDisp

PLA

Position cursor in sh

BankImagResoWhitISO

SHO4

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7

OK

Image Quality

NEF (Raw)TIFF-RGBJPEG FineJPEG NormalJPEG Basic

SHOOTING MENU 8BanImaResWhISO

SH

Highlight option Make selection

return to mai To return to the previous menu without making a selection, pr

selector to the left. The selection for some options is made from a sub-menu. R

and 8 to make a selection from a sub-menu.

The Bank Select , Image Quality , Resolution , White tions are not available when the function dial is set to Q Some menu items are not available while images are being rec

memory card. The button performs the same function as pressing the m

to the right. In some cases, a selection can only be made ubutton.

Exiting the MenusTo exit the menus, press the button (if a menu option is highthe button twice). You can also exit the menus by pressington to turn the monitor off or by turning the camera off. To exand focus the camera for the next shot, press the shutter-release bway.

Choosing a Shooting ModeSingle Frame, Continuous, o

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Your choice of shooting mode determines how the camera takes phone at a time, in a continuous sequence, or with a delay after trelease button is pressed.

To choose a shooting mode, press the shootingmode dial lock button and turn the shooting modedial to the desired setting. The following modesare available:

Mode Description

Single frameThe camera takes one photograph each time the shbutton is pressed all the way down.

Continuous

Camera records photographs at a rate of about thresecond * while the shutter-release button is held doframes (four frames in RAW mode) can be recorded rary memory buffer ( 42) fills. When noise reducon, memory buffer holds up to three photographs (two in RAW mode). Additional photographs can be tak

enough memory is available in buffer. This setting capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, or ta subject that is moving unpredictably.

Self-timerUse the self-timer to reduce blurring caused by cameappear in photographs you take yourself ( 108).

* Average obtained at 20 C (68 F) with manual focus, manual exspeed of 1 / 250 s or faster, and memory remaining in the buffer.

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TakingPhotographsChoosinga ShootingM

ode

The Memory Buffer

The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage of shooting, allowing you to take several photographs in succession withothe images to be transferred to the memory card. The buffer can hold up(four in RAW mode), or three frames (two RAW images) when noise redis on. When the buffer is full, the shutter will be disabled until enough dtransferred to the memory card to make room for another photograph. I

mode, you can continue to take photographs as long as the shutter-releheld down, although the rate at which photographs are taken will drop onhas filled.While photographs are recorded to the memory card, the access lammemory card slot will light. Depending on the number of the imagerecording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes. Do not t

remove the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source ulamp has gone out . If the camera is turned off while data remain in theimage currently being transferred to the memory card will be saved.the buffer will be lost . If the battery is exhausted while images remain shutter release will be disabled and all images will be transferred to the

Large-Capacity Memory CardsWhen enough memory remains on the memory card torecord a thousand or more pictures at current settings,the number of exposures remaining will be shown inthousands, rounded down to the nearest hundred (e.g.,if there is room for approximately 1,260 exposures, theexposure count display will show 1.2 K).

Number of Exposures Remaining

Image Quality and SizeMaking Effective Us

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Together, image quality and size determine how much space egraph occupies on the memory card. This in turn determines thber of photographs that can be stored. For an understanding various size and quality options affect the number of images stored, view the following table, which shows the approximateimages that can be stored on a 96 MB card at different combinatiity and size.

Comp. NEF (compressed)

Medium (2,240 1,488)

Small (1,504 1,000)

Large (3,008 2,000)

Medium (2,240 1,488)

Small (1,504 1,000)

Fine

JPEG

Large (3,008 2,000)

Medium (2,240 1,488)

Small (1,504 1000)

Normal

Large (3,008 2,000)Basic Medium (2,240 1,488)

Small (1,504 1,000)

NEF**(Raw)

Large (3,008

2,000)RGB-TIFF

NEF (Raw) (uncompressed)

Filesize *

17.3 MB

9.5 MB

4.3 MB

2.9 MB

1.6 MB

770 KB

1.5 MB

850 KB

410 KB

770 KB440 KB

220 KB

9.4 MB

No. ofimages *

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20

28

50

106

55

97

198

106181

349

9

5

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Option Description

TIFF-RGB Images are saved in uncompressed TIFF-RGB at a col

bits per channel (24-bit color).

JPEG Fine Images are saved in JPEG format at a compression 1 :4.

JPEG Normal Images are saved in JPEG format at a compression 1 : 8 .

JPEG Basic Images are saved in JPEG format at a compression 1 :16.

Image QualityThe image quality setting determines the file type and compressito store photographs. The following options are available:

NEF (Raw)

Raw 12-bit data from the CCD are saved directly card in Nikon Electronic Image Format (NEF). N

viewed in Nikon View or Nikon Capture 3 ( 169). are available: NEF (Raw)

In this mode, NEF images are not compressed, reneeded to process images before they are saved tcard but increasing file size.

Comp. NEF (Raw)In this mode, NEF images are compressed using less algorithm that reduces file size by approximapercent without affecting image quality. More timprocess images before they are saved to the memo

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Image quality can be set using the function dial, or using theoption in the shooting menu.

The Image Quality MenuHighlight Image Quality in the shooting menu( 136) and press the multi selector to the right.

Selecting NEF (Raw) from the image quality menudisplays the menu of NEF mode options shown atright. Highlight the desired NEF mode and pressthe multi selector to the right.

RAWRAW

ImagNE

SHO

BankImagResoWhitISO

SHO

The menu shown at right will be displayed. Afterpressing the multi selector up or down to high-

light the desired option, press the multi selectorto the right to put your choice into effect and re-turn to the shooting menu.

ImagSHO

Image Quality and Size

Th F i Di l

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TakingPhotographsImage Quality andSize

The Function Dial With the function dial set to QUAL, rotate the main commathrough image-quality settings as shown below.

* You cannot choose between uncompressed and compressed NEF mofunction dial. Use the Image Quality option to choose the NEF m

Image SizeImage size is measured in pixels. Smaller sizes produce smallethem suited to distribution via e-mail or inclusion in web pagesthe larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be prin

becoming noticeably grainy. Choose image size accordingavailable on the memory card and the task at hand.

TIFF

(RGB-TIFF)

NORMAL

(JPEG NormaBASIC

(JPEG Basic)

RAW

(NEF*)

Option Size (pixels) Size when printed at 200 dpi (

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Image size can be set using the function dial, or using the Rin the shooting menu. Image size can not be adjusted when imaset to NEF (Raw) or Comp. NEF (Raw) . When opened inNikon Capture 3, NEF images are 3,008 2,000 pixels in siz

The Resolution MenuHighlight Resolution in the shooting menu (137) and press the multi selector to the right.

BankImagResoWhitISO

SHO

LMS

RSHOThe menu shown at right will be displayed. Afterpressing the multi selector up or down to high-


The Function Dial With the function dial set to QUAL, rotate the sub-commanthrough image-size settings as shown below.

Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)Reacting

Sensitivity is the digital equivalent of film speed The higher

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TakingPhotographsSensitivity (ISOEquivalency)

Sensitivity is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higherthe less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shuttsmaller apertures.

Sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO1600 in steps equivalent to 1 / 3 EV. Higher values of HI-1 (applent to ISO 3200) and HI-2 (approximately equivalent to ISOavailable for situations in which high sensitivity is a priority. Seadjusted using the function dial, or using the ISO optionmenu.

The ISO MenuHighlight ISO in the shooting menu ( 139) andpress the multi selector to the right.

BanImaResWhISO

SH

ISOSHThe menu shown at right will be displayed. Afterpressing the multi selector up or down to high-


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The Function Dial

The Function Dial With the function dial set to ISO, rotate the main commanthrough sensitivity settings as shown below.

White BalanceKeep

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the colo

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TakingPhotographsWhite Balance Auto 4,2008,000 K

Camera measures color tem justs white balance automresults, use type G or D len

Fluorescent 4,200 K Use under fluorescent ligh

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the colosource. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the colosource, with the result that white objects appear white whethershade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Unlike thfilm cameras, digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by promation from the cameras image sensor (CCD) according to thlight source. This is known as white balance. For natural colo

a white balance setting that matches the light source before shfollowing options are available:

Direct Sunlight 5,200 K Use with subjects lit by di

Flash 5,400 K Use with Nikon Speedligbuilt-in Speedlight.

OptionApproximate

ColorTemperature *

Descripti

Cloudy 6,000 K Use in daylight under ove

Shade 8,000 K Use in daylight with subje

Preset Use to match white balasource when shooting uning or lighting with a stro

Incandescent 3,000 K Use under incandescent li

White balance can be chosen using the function

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BankImagResoWhitISO

SHO

Speedlights Connected via a Sync CableWhen the AS-15 accessory shoe adapter is used to connect optional Spesync cable, the camera may not be able to set white balance appropriatemode. Set white balance to (flash) and use fine tuning to adjust whi

WSHOThe menu shown at right will be displayed. After

pressing the multi selector up or down to high-light the desired option, press the multi selectorto the right. If Preset is selected, a menu of ex-posure mode options will be displayed ( 55). In

other cases a white-balance fine-tuning dialog (53) will be displayed. Pressing the multi selectorto the right in the fine-tuning dialog sets a valuefor fine tuning and puts your selection into effect.

The White Bal MenuHighlight White Bal in the shooting menu (

138) and press the multi selector to the right.

White balance can be chosen using the functiondial, or using the White Bal option in the shoot-ing menu. The current white-balance setting isindicated by an icon in the control panel.

White Balance

The Function Dial

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TakingPhotographsWhite Balance

The Function Dial With the function dial set to WB , rotate the main commanthrough white-balance settings as shown below.

The Function DialPictures can only be taken when the function dial is set to P , S ,function dial set to ISO , the shutter release will be disabled. At settinand ISO , White Bal can not be selected in the shooting menu.

MiredAny given change in color temperature produces a greater difference

(Fluorescent)(Incandescent)

(Cloudy)(Preset) (Shade)

(Auto)

Ke

Fine-Tuning White Balance

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Fine Tuning White BalanceAt settings other than PRE (preset), white balancecan be fine tuned to compensate for variationsin the color of the light source or to introduce adeliberate warm or cold cast into an image.Higher settings can be used to lend images a blu-ish tinge or to compensate for light sources with

a yellow or red cast, while lowering white balance can make pappear slightly more yellow or red or compensate for light sourcecast. Adjustments can be made in the range +3 to 3 in incremeIn Auto mode, each increment is equivalent to about 10 miresettings, white balance is adjusted as shown below:

I n c a n d e s c e n t

F l u o r e s c e n t

F l a s h

S u n l i g h t

D i r e c t

( d a y

l i g h t )

Approximate Color Temperature

2,700 K 2,700 K 4,800 K 4,800 K 5,400+3

2,800 K 3,000 K 4,900 K 5,000 K 5,600+2

2,900 K 3,700 K 5,000 K 5,200 K 5,800+1

3,000 K 4,200 K 5,200 K 5,400 K 6,000

03,100 K 5,000 K 5,300 K 5,600 K 6,2001

3,200 K 6,500 K 5,400 K 5,800 K 6,4002

White Balance

White balance can be fine-tuned using the func-

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gtion dial, or from the shooting menu. At settingsother than 0, icon appears in the controlpanel.

The White Bal MenuSelecting an option other than Preset in the White

Bal menu ( 138) displays the menu shown atright. Press the multi selector up or down tochoose a setting, then press the multi selector tothe right to put your choice into effect and returnto the shooting menu.

The Function Dial With the function dial set to WB , rotate the sub-command di

W

SH

Ke

Preset White Balance

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Preset white balance is used to adjust white balance when shomixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong c

Choosing an Exposure ModeBefore measuring a value for preset white balance,choose an exposure mode. Highlight Preset Inthe White Bal menu and press the multi selectorto the right to display the menu shown at right.

WSHO

WB PEx

SHO

WSHO

Choose the exposure mode you will use whenmeasuring a value for white balance from P (automulti program), S (shutter-priority auto), A (aper-ture-priority auto), or M (manual), and press themulti selector to the right.

Highlight Done and press the multi selector tothe right to return to the shooting menu.

W

SHOHighlight Exposure mode and press the multi se-

lector to the right.

White Balance

Measuring Preset White Balance

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To measure a value for preset white balance:

1 Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that wthe final photograph.

2 Set the function dial to WB . If preset white balance is notthe main command dial until PRE appears in the control p

II

I II

I

3 Rotate the sub-command dial. A flashing will appear incount displays, and the PRE icon in the control panel will

4 The camera will be set to the exposure mode chosen in theExposure mode menu; adjust focus, exposure, and flash that settings that would result in extreme under- or over-exprevent the camera from measuring a value for white balstudio lighting, use an 18% diffusion panel to make the refe

Ke

5 Frame the reference object so that it fills the

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viewfinder and press the shutter-release but-ton all the way down to measure a value forwhite balance (the shutter will be released, butno photograph will be taken). If the camera isable to measure a value for white balance, theletters will flash for two seconds in the

control panel shutter-speed display, and theviewfinder shutter-speed display will show aflashing . The new value will be recordedwhen the shutter-release button is pressed half-way or when the exposure meter turns off (autometer off; 151). Until white balance is mea-sured again, this value will be used in all subsequent photograa setting of Preset (PRE).

If the camera is unable to measure a value forwhite balance, the shutter-speed/aperture dis-plays in the control panel and viewfinder willshow a flashing . Press the shutter-re-lease button halfway while this indicator isflashing to return to Step 4. Repeat Steps 4and 5, taking care to adjust settings to avoidextreme under- or over-exposure.

If white balance is not measured before the exposure meters tumatically, the camera will revert to the last measured preset wsetting. To set a new value for white balance, repeat Steps 3

Image AdjustmentShooting

This section describes settings that can only be adjusted from( 135)

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ISOImaTonColHue

SHTo choose an image sharpening option, highlightImage Sharpening in the shooting menu and

press the multi selector to the right.

menu ( 135).

Making Edges More Distinct: Image SharpeninWhen you take a photograph, the camera automatically processto increase the distinction between light and dark areas, makingappear sharper. The options in the Image Sharpening m

trol over the amount of sharpening performed.

Option Description

The camera automatically adjusts sharpening asubject and how other camera settings are adjuof sharpening performed varies from shot toresults, use a type G or D lens.

(default)Auto

Camera performs same standard level of sharpeages.Normal

Sharpening performed, but edges are not sharpas they are in Normal mode.Low

Images processed for increased sharpness.High

No sharpening performed.None

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As photographs are saved to the memory card, they are processethe distribution of tones in the image, enhancing contrast. Tonetion is performed by means of tone curves that define the relattween the distribution of tones in the original image and the coresult. The options in the Tone Comp. menu give you controf tone curve used.

Option Description

Camera uses same standard curve for all imagessuited to most types of scene, whether dark or b

This curve produces softer images. If you portrait in direct sunlight, this option can be ubright areas of the image from being washed o

Choose this curve to preserve detail when takinglandscapes and other low-contrast subjects.If you have Nikon Capture 3 * ( 170), you cantone curve and download it to the camera.select this user-defined curve. If no curve has bed to the camera, this option is equivalent to

Normal

LessContrast

MoreContrast

Custom

Camera automatically optimizes contrast by sepropriate curve. Curve selected varies from imFor best results, use a type G or D lens.(default)

Auto

* User-defined custom curves can be downloaded to the D100 using the trol function in Nikon Capture 3 version 3.0 or later (Windows) or Niversion 3.5 or later (Macintosh).

Image Adjustment

SHTo choose a tone curve, highlight Tone Comp. inthe shooting menu and press the multi selector to

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ISOImaTonColHue

TonSH

the shooting menu and press the multi selector tothe right.

The menu shown at right will be displayed. Afterpressing the multi selector up or down to high-light the desired option, press the multi selectorto the right to put your choice into effect and re-turn to the shooting menu.

Suiting Colors to Your Workflow: Color ModeYour Nikon digital camera offers a choice of color modes, whthe gamut of colors available for color reproduction. How you cmode depends on how the final photograph will be processed othe camera.

Option Description

I (sRGB)(default)

Choose for portrait shots that will be printed owith no further modification. Photographs are

sRGB color space.Photographs taken at this setting are adaptedRGB color space. This color space is capablwider gamut of colors than sRGB making it theII (Adobe RGB)

Shooti

SHOTo choose a color mode, highlight Color Mode inthe shooting menu and press the multi selector to

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ISOImagToneColoHue

ColoSHO

the shooting menu and press the multi selector tothe right.

The menu shown at right will be displayed. Afterpressing the multi selector up or down to high-light the desired option, press the multi selectorto the right to put your choice into effect and re-turn to the shooting menu.

Nikon Capture 3

When photographs created with the D100 are opened in Nikon Capture 3priate color space will be selected automatically.

Choosing a Color ModePhotographs taken in Mode II include an embedded ICC profile, ensurin

rect color-space settings can be selected automatically when the images Adobe Photoshop or in other applications that support color managemdocumentation provided with the application for details). Together with itsthis makes Mode II an excellent choice for images that will be retouched

Image Adjustment

Controlling Color: Hue Adjustment Hue can be adjusted in the range about 9 to 9 in increm

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Hue can be adjusted in the range about 9 to 9 in incremis taken as the starting color, raising hue above 0 (the defaintroduce a yellow cast, making colors that would be red at a sappear increasingly orange. Lowering hue below 0 wouldcast, making colors that would be red at a setting of 0 apurple.

To choose a hue adjustment, highlight Hue Ad- justment in the shooting menu and press themulti selector to the right. ISO

ImaTonColHue

SH

HueSHThe dialog shown at right will be displayed. After

pressing the multi selector up or down to select avalue for hue, press the multi selector to the rightto put your choice into effect and return to theshooting menu.

Hue

FocusControlling How the Cam

This section describes the options that control how your cameracus mode focus-area selection and AF-area mode

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cus mode, focus area selection, and AF area mode.

Focus ModeFocus mode is controlled by the focus mode se-lector on the front of the camera. You can choosefrom two autofocus (AF) modes, in which the cam-

era focuses automatically when the shutter-releasebutton is pressed halfway, and one manual focusmode, in which focus must be adjusted manuallyusing the focusing ring on the lens:

Mode Description

C

Continuous-servo AF

The camera adjusts focus continuously while the shutteton is pressed halfway. If your subject moves, focus wto compensate ( predictive focus tracking ; 66). be taken whether or not the camera is in focus ( re

The camera does not focus automatically; focus mus

SSingle-servo

AF

The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is way. Focus locks when the in-focus indicator ( ) apfinder, and remains locked until you remove your fishutter-release button ( focus lock ). The shutter canwhen the in-focus indicator is displayed ( focus prio

ject was moving when the shutter-release button was p

way, the camera will track the subject until focusing is the shutter can be released ( predictive focus trackinsubject stops moving before the shutter is released, the cator will appear in the viewfinder and focus will lock a

Focus

Focus Area SelectionThe D100 offers a choice of five focus areas that together cove

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TakingPhotographsFocus

The D100 offers a choice of five focus areas that together coveof the frame. Except when closest subject priority ( 67) is in select the focus area manually, allowing you to compose yourwith the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame a photograph in which the main subject is not in any of the fiveuse focus lock; 70).

To select the focus area, rotate the focus selector lock switch tlock. The multi selector can then be used to select the focus alected focus area will be displayed in the viewfinder, highlightedessary to establish contrast with the background (Vari-Brite fo11). The selected focus area is also shown in the control panel

Playback

If you rotate the focus selection lock switch to the locked positioing the focus area, the selected focus area will not change evmulti selector is pressed.

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Focus

To select the AF-area mode, set the function dial to [+] ancommand dial. The current AF-area mode is indicated by the f

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TakingPhotographsFocus Single-area AF Dynamic-area

y

play in the control panel:

Predictive Focus TrackingIf the camera autofocus system detects that the subject is moving wherelease button is pressed halfway, it will automatically initiate predictive

Controlling How the

Closest Subject Priority (Dynamic Area AF)Dynamic-area AF can be combined with closest subject prio

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option is in effect, the focus area can not be selected manually, anarea indicators are shown in the viewfinder or control panel. camera automatically chooses the focus area containing the subjethe camera and focuses on this subject when the shutter-releaspressed halfway. Note that the camera may be unable to select thecontaining the subject closest to the camera when a telephoto lenyour subject is poorly lit. Single-area AF is recommended in th

Focus

Summary of Autofocus Options

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Focusmode

AF-areamode

Closest subjectpriority

Control paneldisplay

Active focarea

On (CustomSetting 20 set toClosest Subject )

Not show

AF-S

Single-area AF

Shown viewfindercontrol pa

On (Custom

Setting 21 set toClosest Subject ) Not show

Off (default)Shown

viewfindercontrol pa

Dynamic-area AF

Single-area AF

Shown viewfindercontrol pa

AF-C

Off (default)Shown

viewfindercontrol pa

Dynamic-area AF

Controlling How the

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WhHow it works

Use whsubject

ject to caunsure pear in

As above, except that camera focuses on subject in focusarea containing subject closest to camera.

Use wiwhen ticompos

Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area. Focuswill remain locked while shutter-release button is pressedhalfway.

Use witing subknow yoclosest

As above, except that camera focuses on subject in focusarea containing subject closest to camera.

Use witmoving

Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area. Whileshutter-release button is pressed halfway, camera trackssubject as it moves from one focus area to the next.

Use witmovingfrom yo

Camera continues to focus on subject in selected focusarea while shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Use wiwhen ticompos

Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area. If subjectmoves before camera has focused, camera will focus basedon information from other focus areas. Focus will remainlocked while shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Focus

Focus LockFocus lock can be used to change the composition after focus

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you to focus on a subject that will not be in one of the five focufinal composition. You can also use it when the autofocus systemfocus ( 73), by first locking focus on another object at the sthen recomposing your photograph with the intended subject in

In single-servo AF, focus locks automatically when the in-focu

appears in the viewfinder. In continuous-servo AF, focus must beally using the AE-L/AF-L button. To recompose a photograplock:

1 Position the subject in the selected focus areaand press the shutter-release button halfway

to initiate focus.

2 Check that the in-focus indicator ( ) appearsin the viewfinder.

Single-servo AF Focus will lock automatically when the in-fo-cus indicator appears, and remain locked untilyou remove your finger from the shutter-releasebutton. Focus can also be locked by pressingthe AE-L/AF-L button (see below).

Continuous-servo AF Press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock both focusand exposure Focus will remain locked while

Controlling How the

3 Recompose the photograph and shoot.

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In single-servo AF, focus will remain locked between shots as lonthe shutter-release button pressed halfway, allowing you to take stographs in succession at the same focus setting. Focus will also rebetween shots as long as the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed.

Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject wlock is in effect. If your subject moves, focus again at the new d

Focus

The AF-Assist IlluminatorThe built-in AF assist illuminator enables the camera to focus e

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subject is poorly lit. To use the illuminator, the camera must be iAF with an AF-Nikkor lens attached, and the center focus arelected or closest subject priority in effect. If these conditions arsubject is poorly lit, the illuminator will light automatically to assisoperation when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

For the AF-assist illuminator to function correctly, the lens mulength of 24200 mm and the subject must be in range of theWith most lenses, the illuminator has a range of about 0.53 mWith the following lenses, the illuminator can not be used at ran1 m (33): AF Micro ED 200 mm f/4 AF-S ED 1735 mm f/2.8 AF ED 1835 mm f/3.54.5 AF 2035 mm f/2.8

AF 2485 mm f/2 AF 24120 mm f/ AF-S ED 2870 m AF Micro ED 70

The built-in illuminator will not light when used with the AF an200 mm f/2.8 and AF VR ED 80400 mm f/4.55.0.

If an optional SB-series 80DX, 50DX, 28DX, 28, 27, 26, 25, oris used, the cameras built-in AF-assist illuminator will turn off alight illuminator will be used instead With other Speedlights

Controlling How the

Getting Good Results with AutofocusAutofocus does not perform well under the following condition

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The focus areacontains objects at different distancesfrom the camera

An example would be acage. Use focus lock ( another subject at the samrecompose the photo.

There is little or nocontrast betweenthe subject and the background

An example would be a subject the samecolor as the background. Use focus lock( 70) to focus on another subject at thesame distance, then recompose the photo.

The focus areacontains areas of

sharply contrast-ing brightness

An example would be a sin the shade. Use manua

T h e s u b j e c t i sdominated by reg-u la r geomet r ic

patterns

An example would be a row of windowsin a skyscraper. Use manual focus ( 74).

Focus

Manual FocusManual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofo

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A M Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority

Nikkor lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desire73). To focus manually, set the focus-mode selector to M afocusing ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in tis in focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when not in focus.

The Electronic Range Finder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 orfaster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be usedto confirm whether the subject in the selectedfocus area is in focus. After positioning your sub-

ject in the active focus area, press the shutter-re-lease button halfway and rotate the lens focusingring until the in-focus indicator ( ) is displayed.

ExposureControlling How the Camera Sets

MeteringThe metering method determines how the cam-

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era sets exposure. Before shooting, rotate the me-tering selector to choose a method suited to thecomposition and lighting conditions and confirmyour selection in the viewfinder. Three methodsare available (the type of metering performed mayvary with the lens used):

Matrix metering will not produce the desired results with autoex( 84) or exposure compensation ( 86), but is recommended i

Method Description

Center-

weighted

The camera meters the entire frame but assigns the greto an area in the center of the frame 8 mm (0.31) in the 12-mm/0.47 circle in the center of the viewfinder when metering your subject at this setting).

Spot

The camera meters a circle 3 mm (0.12) in diameter ccurrent focus area and occupying approximately two pframe. When closest subject priority ( 67) is in efffocus area will be used. Otherwise metering is linked focus area, allowing you to meter off-center subjects.

3D ten-segment

matrix/ Ten-segmentmatrix

In ten-segment matrix metering , optimal exposure is don information from ten areas of the frame, each of whiindependently. 3D ten-segment matrix metering ,

automatically whenever a type G or D lens is in placeinformation on maximum brightness, contrast, and disubject for still more accurate exposure control.

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Exposure

Exposure ModeYour choice of exposure mode determines how the camera sets s

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TakingPhotographsExposure

CPU Lenses (All Exposure Modes)If you are using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring, the aperturset

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