Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA • Userls Manual
Product Documentation The manuals for this product are divided into two parts. This manual (the User's Manual) takes you through the steps of readying your camera for use, taking pictures, and viewing them. Complete information on such topics as P, 5, A, and Mmodes, playback, copying pictures to a computer, printing pictures, viewing pictures on TV, camera menus, troubleshooting, and optional flash units may be found in the Reference Manual, which is available in pdf format on the supplied reference CD.
For Your Safety Notices mIntroduction Overview Getting to Know the Camera Camera Menus First Steps ii iii 1 2 7 10 r:; Basic Photography and Playback "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (~ and c1) Modes) Creative Photography (Scene Modes) Basic Playback II Guide Mode The Guide Guide Mode Menus 17 22 24 ..
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.
& Observe proper precautions when handling the charger • Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. • Do not short the charger terminals. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger. • Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire. • Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATIENTION Cet appareil numerique de la classe Best conforme norme NMB-003 du Canada. a la Notices for Customers in Europe ------, CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.
Introduction Overview Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. II Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera.
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. The Camera Bod~ 21 ~-12 '="""--13 =-----17 ---:----:----- 26 '-----18 II Mode dial IJ Release-mode selector II IBm (information) button .
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The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes and GUIDE mode: P, S, A, and M Modes (0 52) Select these modes for full control over camera settings. GUIDE Mode (0 27) Take and view pictures and adjust settings with the help of an on-screen guide. • P- Programmed auto • S- Shutter-priority auto • A- Aperture-priority auto • M-Manual Auto Modes Select these modes for simple, point-and-shoot photography.
The Information Dis~ Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display. Press the ~O· button once to view settings, and again to make changes to settings. Highlight items using the multi selector and press ® to view options for the highlighted item. -0' button 15 fijl~~~ 61l1;r~~i:;~f ~@AuTo<£fA+lo Ii+S.O li::.-~ 16 I IJ IJ "~ ~:......::.:,c)...:....:.~t_I_----=--[1..:....
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Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the MENU button. f@J ~~LL--_------' MENU button I Tabs _ Choose from the following menus: • !Qj: Retouch • [B: Playback • 0: Shooting Setup • ~: Recent settings • Y: SETUP MENU Slider shows position in current menu. Current settings are shown by icons. Menu options L...... --I ---, Options in current menu.
Using Camera Menus The multi selector and ® button are used to navigate the camera menus. Move cursor up ~ +_ Cancel and return to previous menu + (~?S @ .. ., <'\ v/ . ® button: select highlighted item Select highlighted item or + display sub-menu \l "----------- + Move cursor down Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press the MENU button to display the menus. il~--- ~ LLa_~--~ MENU button 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu.
PLAYBACK MENU • Delete ;\"( Playback folder ",: Display mode ;~. Image review ',§ Rotate tall " Slide show f) Print set (OPOFl III i~ tv D3100 ~ ON OFF ~ a PLAYBACK MENU Delete (~~ Playback folder ~'l, Display mode ~~; Image review ;~;, Slide show ~ Print set (DPOF) 1M D3100 ~ ON OFf ~ a Note the following: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available.
First Steps Charge the Batter}! The camera is powered by an EN-EL 14 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-24 battery charger before use. About 1 hour and 30 minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. I B The Plug Adapter Depending on the country or region of purchase, a plug adapter may be supplied with the charger. The shape of the adapter varies with the country or region of purchase.
Insert the Batter~ 1 Turn the camera off. • Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries. 2 3 4 Open the battery-chamber cover. Unlatch (CD) and open (@) the battery-chamber cover. Insert the battery. Insert the battery as shown at right. Close the battery-chamber cover. • Removing the Battery To remove the battery, turn the camera off, open the batterychamber cover, and pull the battery out.
Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-SSmm f/3.5-S.6G VR. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. 3 Attach the 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 (G)).
Basic Setu~ A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the time and date. Photographs can not be taken until you have set the time and date. 1 Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. 2 Select a language. Press A or T to highlight the desired language and press Language Cz ce~tina Ok Dansk De Deutsch mEnghsh Es Espanol ®. -- ... ~ (@ Fr Fran~ais Id 3 Indonesia Choose a time zone.
Insert a Memory Card The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately; CJ 55). 1 Turn the camera off. B Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 2 Open the card slot cover. Slide the card slot cover out (CD) and open the card slot (@). 3 Insert the memory card. Holding the memory card as shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place. The memory card access lamp will light for a few seconds.
Format the Memory Card Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being formatted in other devices. Format the card as described below. ~ Formatting Memory Cards Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding. 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Display format options. Press the MENU button to display the menus. t~, Highlight Format memory card in the setup menu and press~.
Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Turn the camera on. 3 Focus the viewfinder. Rotate the diopter adjustment control until the viewfinder display and focus point are in sharp focus.
Basic Photography and Playback "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (~ and \iJ Modes) This section describes how to take photographs in Q (auto) mode, an automatic "point-and-shoot" mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, and in which the flash will fire automatically if the subject is poorly lit. To take photographs with the flash off while leaving the camera in control of other settings, rotate the mode dial to c:1) to select auto (flash off) mode.
3 Check the number of exposures remaining. The information display and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be stored on the memory card (values over 1,000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between 1,200 and 1,299 are shown as 1.2 K). If a warning is displayed stating that there is not enough memory for additional photographs, insert another memory card (l...J 14) or delete some photos (::J 25).
Step 3: Frame the Photo9.@Ph 1 Ready the camera. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Keep your elbO\Ns propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable. Hold the camera as shown at right when framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation. In c1) mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of a tripod is recommended.
S~4:Focus 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The camera will select the focus points automatically. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light. 2 Check the indicators in the viewfinder.
D The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. m Ib Focus: press halfway t Shoot: press all the way down D Auto-Meter Off The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about 8 seconds (auto-meter off), reducing the drain on the battery.
Creative Photography (Scene Modes) The camera offers a choice of "scene" modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on pages 17-21. \ II The Mode Dial The following scenes can be selected with the mode dial: Mode dial Mode :I Portrait [iii Landscape .!. Child ~ Sports ~ Closeup Night portrait [£J II Scene Modes 22 :l.
·1· Child ~ CloseUp Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural. Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges). Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur. ':\ Sports • 1::1 Night Portrait ~~~- Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly.
Basic Playback Photographs are automatically displayed for about 4 s after shooting. If no photograph is displayed in the monitor, the most recent picture can be viewed by pressing the [B button. 1 Press the [B button. A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. 2 View additional pictures. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing ~ or ~ or rotating the command dial. To view additional information on the current photograph press £ and ..... l .~ P 1/25.0 F11 .100 35mm 1i!-1. 3 5+1.
To display images in "contact sheets" of four, nine, or 72 images (thumbnail playback), press the E{~ button. Use the multi selector or command dial to highlight images and press ® to display the highlighted image full frame. Press
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Guide Mode The Guide Guide mode gives access to a variety of frequently-used and useful ~ functions. The top level of the gUide is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to GUIDE. GUIDE ~ (CffiJU ~ .1 i~(m!J.I~ . Battery indicator (0 17) Number of exposures remaining (OJ 18) Shooting mode: A guide mode indicator appears on the shooting mode icon. Choose from the following items: Shoot Take pictures. View/delete View and/or delete pictures. Set up Change camera settings.
Guide Mode Menus To access these menus, highlight Shoot, View/delete, or Set up and press ®. II Shoot Easy operation f:I Advanced operation Auto B GUIDE ~ No flash g Distant subjects Close-ups EI g Sleeping faces GUIDE Adjust aperture. Freeze motion (vehicles) Select a shutter speed.
II View/Delete View single photos Choose adate View multiple photos View aslide show Delete photos II Set Up image quality language Image size Auto off timers Playback folder Beep Print set (DPOF) Date imprint Format memory card Slot empty release lock LCD brightness Movie settings Info background color HDMI Auto info display Flicker reduction Video mode Eye-Fi upload * Time zone and date * B Only available when compatible Eye-Fi memory card is inserted.
The following operations can be performed while the guide is displayed: To Description Use Return to top level of guide Press MENU to turn the monitor on or return to the top level of the guide. Turn monitor on Highlight a menu Press ~ or ~ to highlight a menu. Press .... or T to highlight options in the menus. Press ...., T, ~, or ~ to highlight options in displays like that shown at right. Highlight options Select highlighted menu or option Press (§ to select the highlighted menu or option.
Live View/Movies Framing Photographs in the Monitor Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. 1 Rotate the live view switch. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder. Live view switch ®® Item CD Shooting mode m Audio recording ~ . d' (j) JPI.gnriil_~ (1) ® ® ® v 18s 1 '" [Q®IDWl~~@t-® ~~® m Description The mode currently selected with the mode dial.
2 VJ Choose a focus mode. -_.,.? -c.::;; ~ Press the -D· button and use the multi selector to highlight the current focus mode ~)I. in the monitor. Press ® to display the following options. Highlight an option and press ®. ·IJ· button ~ ~~=---= -- --- - --"- -- Option - _. ---- -- --- -- --_~ Description For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus. For moving subjects.
4 Choose the focus point. Face-priority AF: A double yellow border will be displayed when the camera detects a portrait subject facing the camera (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of 35, are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject; to choose a different subject, press the multi selector up, down, left, or right). Focus point Wide- and normal-area AF: Use the multi selector ~--_·--..
S Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. If] I~J Face-priority AF: The camera sets focus for the face in the double yellow border while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; if the camera can no longer detect the subject (because, for example, the subject has looked away), borders will no longer be displayed. Wide- and normal-area AF: The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus point while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
~ Shooting in Live View Mode To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with exposure, remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK-S eyepiece cap before shooting (.....J 42). Although they will not appear in the final picture, flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame.
Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view mode. 1 Rotate the live view switch. The mirror is raised and the view through the lens is displayed in the monitor instead of the viewfinder. ~ The. Icon A " icon (CD 31) indicates that movies can not be recorded. PI Before Recording Set aperture before recording in mode Aor M. 2 Choose a focus mode. Press the ~D· button and select a focus mode as described in Step 2 of "Framing Photographs in the Monitor" (OJ 32).
5 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording (the camera can record both video and sound; do not cover the microphone on the front of the camera during recording). A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Except in 00 and c1> modes, exposure can be locked by pressing the AE-UAF-L button or (in modes P, 5, and A) altered by up to ±3 EV in steps of 1/3 EV using exposure compensation. Focus can be locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
II Movie Settings Choose movie frame size and sound options. • Frame size (Quality) Option Frame size (pixels) Frame rate (fps) 1920 xl 080; 24 fps 1280x 720; 30 fps 1280x 720; 25 fps 1280 x 720; 24 fps 640 x 424; 24 fps 1920 x 1080 23.976 Maximum length 29.97 1280 x 720 640 x 424 25 10 min. 23.976 • Audio (Sound) . ,,·'''·''__0_._·_.,".,__ , Option I Description OnTRecord monaural sound with movies. Off 1 iSound recording off. Select Movie settings.
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Viewing Movies ® to start Movies are indicated by a ~ icon in full-frame playback (0 24). Press playback. Current position/total length ~,.(iII.nI'Utl)' r I j I.;r. \ f,' , j 'ii> '~; I ... • i '.:' '., (l.~;tl Volume I ! [,,1 Guide The following operations can be performed: To Use Description Pause Pause playback. Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/ advance. Play - Advance/ rewind Adjust volume Edit movie Return to fullframe playback . _ .
More on Photography/ Release Mode Release Mode To choose a release mode, rotate the release-mode selector to the desired setting. Single frame: One photo is taken each time the shutter-release I]] button is pressed. Continuous: The camera records about 3 frames per second while ~ the shutter-release button is pressed. ~ Self-timer: The camera takes a photograph about ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed (042). Use for self-portraits.
Self-Timer Mode The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select self-timer mode. Rotate the release-mode selector to \9. 3 Frame the photograph. D Cover the Viewfinder When taking photos without your eye to the viewfinder, remove the DK-20 rubber eyecup (GD) and insert the supplied DK-S eyepiece cap as shown (@).
Focus This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically or manually (see "Focus Mode," below), and the focus point for automatic or manual focus can be selected using the multi selector. Focus Mode Choose from the following focus modes. Note that AF-S and AF-( are available only in modes P, S, A, and M.
3 Choose a focus mode. Highlight a focus mode and press @). To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. ~ 'W ~ Continuous-servo Autofocus In AF-( mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the camera gives higher priority to focus response (has a wider focus range) than in AF-S mode, and the shutter may be released before the in-focus indicator is displayed.
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. Note that [3D] (3D-tracking (11 points)) is not available when AF-S is selected for focus mode. Description User selects focus point using multi selector; camera focuses on Single-point AF subject in selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects. User selects focus point using multi selector.
Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card. Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality). Option File type Description NEF(RAW)+ Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one fine-quality JPEG JPEG fine image.
Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from the following options: Image size IbJ large Print size (em/in.) * x 3,072 3,456 x 2,304 2,304 x 1,536 x 26/15.4 x 10.2 29.3 x 19.5/11.5 x 7.7 19.5 x 1317.7 x 5.1 4,608 1M] Medium mJ Small * Size (pixels) 39 Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi. Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch=approximately 2.54 cm). 1 Place the cursor in the information display.
Using the Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. II Using the Built-in Flash:~, 7, ·2·, ~, and [l:] Modes 1 Choose a flash mode (OJ 49). 2 Take pictures. The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is taken. If the flash does not pop up automatically, DO NOT attempt to raise it by hand. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the flash.
Flash Mode The flash modes available vary with shooting mode: ~ ~AUTO ~@AUTO ® Auto ~@~~J~ Auto +red-eye reduction LAUTO Off #SLOW ~@ ~@SLOW ~SLOW ~REAR * * Fill flash Red-eye reduction Slow sync+red-eye reduction Auto +slow sync (iJ Off ~ S,M Fill flash p,A ~ Auto +slow sync + red-eye reduction ~@ Red-eye reduction ~REAR Rear-curtain sync Slow sync Rear curtain +slow sync SLOW appears in information display when setting is complete. 1 Place the cursor in the information display.
II Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the previous page may combine one or more of the following settings, as shown by the flash mode icon: • AUTO (auto flash): When lighting is poor or subject is back lit, flash pops up automatically when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. • @ (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. Red-eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires, reducing "red-eye:' • ® (off): Flash does not fire even when lighting is poor or subject is back-lit.
ISO Sensitivity "ISO sensitivity" is the digital equivalent of film speed. Choose from settings that range from a value roughly equivalent to ISO 100 to one roughly equivalent to ISO 3200 in steps equivalent to 1 EV. For special situations, ISO sensitivity can be raised above ISO 3200 by about 1 EV (Hi 1, equivalent to ISO 6400) or 2 EV (Hi 2, equivalent to ISO 12800).
P, S, A, and M Modes P, 5, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. See the Reference Manual (on CD) for more information on each mode. Description ..- ....._----"--_._--_. _.--... _.•.._- .. .. --... _..-_..... ..... Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure (user can rotate command dial to choose from different P i Programmed auto •combinations of shutter speed and aperture that will produce ~ :optimal exposure).
Technical Notes Compatible CPU Lenses This camera supports autofocus with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only. AF-S lenses have names beginning with AF-S, AF-Ilenses names beginning with AF-1. Autofocus is not supported with other autofocus (AF) lenses. The features available with compatible CPU lenses are listed below: Camera setting Focus __ .- .....__ ...._..... .Mode .•...........
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D31 00. Power sources • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (lIJ 10-11): Additional batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-24 (lIJ 10): Recharge EN-EL14 batteries. • Power Connector EP-SA, AC Adapter EH-Sa: These accessories ca n be used to power the camera for extended periods (EH-5 AC adapters can also be used).
Capture NX2: A complete photo editing package offering such features as white balance adjustment and color control points. Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software. Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is connected to the Internet. See the websites listed inside the front cover of this manual for the latest information on supported operating systems.
Caring for the Camera Storagg When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it 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.
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproo( 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 those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device.
Do not touch the shutter curtain: The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged. Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain, poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. These actions could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain. Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent fire.
Batteries: Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries: • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. • Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat. • Keep the battery terminals clean. • Turn the product off before replacing the battery. • Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and replace the terminal cover.
Error Messages This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and monitor. PI Warning Icons A flashing ~ in the monitor or [] in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the ? (E{~) button. Indicator - .. Monitor -.-------.- ..- . .-.- ·--c-- -...---.--.Lock lens aperture ring at minimum aperture (largest f/-number). -----.--,- ,". '--'-'-'-.>'•.,.._..__ ._,"",~ > :Viewfinder Solution .-.'.0---..---.--..
Indicator Monitor This card is not formatted. Format the card. Card is full .Viewfinder (For) (blinks) Fu UO/!1l (blinks) • (blinks) Subject is too bright. H: Subject is too dark. .- No Bulb in Smode. Flash is in TTL mode. Choose another setting or use aCPU lens. L L' bu tb (blinks) ~ (blinks) ~/!1l (blinks) Solution Format card or turn camera off and insert new memory card. • Reduce quality or size. • Delete photographs. • Insert new memory card. Camera can not focus using autofocus.
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Specifications II Nikon 03100 Digital Camera t~1.~ftSIS~i[~~5~f-:-0r~lk:~=-!:~:~-;~~_i-:··~~2~. ~~j=~:2~J~~E=Z:~~~ . ~ . .---c- .,. ...~..~~·:·-·.:0:"-~.--~~ IType Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (withAF contacts) iiensmouni·----· iEffeetfve'i-ngieot'vlew·'Approx. 1.5 x lens focal length (Nikon DXformat) ~",',,,. ~'-'":~="'1i:~~iit~;~.4''-~'--''-~c: -'.c<," . !Effective pixels ..- .-._--._,-----_.-.~_ __~..,_"_-,__.,-""-.:".~ .• _",,,,,--c."',=,c.c·L :";'::-_._"''''':~-~.,--,.•..
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B Battery Life The number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, and how the camera is used. Sample figures for EN-EL 14 (1030 mAh) batteries are given below. • Single-frame release mode (CIPA standard 1): Approximately 550 shots • Continuous release mode (Nikon standard 2): Approximately 2000 shots 1 Measured at 23 °CI73.4 of (±2 °C/3.6 OF) with an AF-S OX NIKKOR 18-55mm f!3.5-5.
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Where to Find It Find what you’re looking for from: i The Table of Contents ➜ 0 iv–viii ➜ 0 ii–iii Find items by function or menu name. i The Q&A Index Know what you want to do but don’t know the function name? Find it from the “question and answer” index. i The Index ➜ 0 205–207 ➜ 0 192–194 Search by key word. i Error Messages If a warning is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here.
Q&A Index 0 Table of Contents 0 iv X Introduction s Basic Photography and Playback ! Guide Mode x Live View y Recording and Viewing Movies k Release Mode z More on Photography (All Modes) t P, S, A, and M Modes I More on Playback Q Connections o The Playback Menu i The Shooting Menu g The Setup Menu u The Retouch Menu w Recent Settings n Technical Notes 0 ii 1 0 23 0 33 0 37 0 45 0 53 0 55 0 73 0 99 0 115 0 129 0 131 0 136 0 151 0 165 0 167 i
Q&A Index Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.
Retouching Photographs How do I create retouched copies of photos? How do I remove “red-eye”? How do I make JPEG copies of RAW (NEF) photos? Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to make a single image? Can I copy a photo to use as a base for a painting? Can I trim movie footage on the camera? Menus and Settings How do I adjust settings in the information display? How do I use the menus? How do I display menus in another language? How do I keep the displays from turning off? How do I focus the viewfinder? Can
Table of Contents Q&A Index .................................................................................................................................... ii For Your Safety .......................................................................................................................... ix Notices.......................................................................................................................................... xi Introduction 1 Overview...............................
Guide Mode 33 The Guide ...................................................................................................................................33 Guide Mode Menus.................................................................................................................34 Live View 37 Framing Photographs in the Monitor ..............................................................................37 Recording and Viewing Movies 45 Recording Movies ....................................
Exposure .....................................................................................................................................79 Metering .................................................................................................................................... 79 Autoexposure Lock................................................................................................................ 80 Exposure Compensation....................................................................
Menu Guide 129 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images............................................................................ 129 Playback Folder................................................................................................................ 129 Display Mode .................................................................................................................... 130 Image Review ...................................................................................................
Small Picture ......................................................................................................................156 Image Overlay ...................................................................................................................158 NEF (RAW) Processing ....................................................................................................160 Quick Retouch.........................................................................................................
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. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using A This this Nikon product.
A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. • Do not short or disassemble the battery. • Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards.
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.
Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
XIntroduction Overview Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product. X ❚❚ Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: D This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera.
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. X The Camera Body 10 21 1 2 3 4 5 22 11 12 6 13 7 14 15 16 8 23 24 25 17 26 9 19 18 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 Mode dial ...................................4 Release-mode selector ...... 5, 53 R (information) button.... 7, 41 E (exposure compensation) button..........................
The Camera Body (Continued) 2 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 3 X 17 4 18 5 19 6 7 20 8 21 23 9 1 Viewfinder eyepiece..............54 2 Rubber eyecup 3 Monitor Viewing settings ...................6 Live view...............................37 Viewing pictures.................30 Full-frame playback ...........99 4 K (playback) button ..... 30, 99 5 G (menu) button .....11, 129 6 W (thumbnail/playback zoom out) button ............ 105 Q (help) button.......................11 7 X (playback zoom in) button .
The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes and g mode: X g Mode (0 33) Take and view pictures and adjust settings with the help of an on-screen guide. P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. • P—Programmed auto (0 74) • S—Shutter-priority auto (0 75) • A—Aperture-priority auto (0 76) • M—Manual (0 77) Auto Modes Select these modes for simple, point-and-shoot photography.
The Release-Mode Selector Use the release-mode selector to choose from the following release modes: 8 Single frame One photo is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. X I Continuous (0 53) The camera records about 3 frames per second while the shutterrelease button is pressed. E Self-timer (0 54) The camera takes a photograph about ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. Use for self-portraits.
The Information Display Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display. Press the P button once to view settings, and again to make changes to settings. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. X P button 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 15 2 3 4 5 6 16 17 1 Shooting mode i auto/ j auto (flash off) .............. 23 Scene modes ...................... 28 Guide mode ........................
A Hiding Shooting Information To turn the monitor off, press the R button. Note that the monitor turns off automatically while the shutter-release button is pressed or if no operations are performed for about 8 s (for information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Auto off timers on page 143). The information display can be restored by pressing the R button again.
The Command Dial The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of settings when shooting information is displayed in the monitor. M button X E button Fn button Mode dial Command dial Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 74). Mode P Command dial Information display Mode S or M Command dial Information display Mode A Command dial Information display Command dial Information display Choose a shutter speed (mode S or M; 0 75, 77).
Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, or A; 0 81). + E button Mode P, S, or A Command dial Information display X Choose a flash mode (0 68). + M button Command dial Information display Adjust flash compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 83).
The Viewfinder X 1 2 3 4 5 10 6 11 7 12 8 9 14 15 13 1 Focus points ........................... 60 2 Focus indicator ................26, 63 3 Autoexposure (AE) lock indicator............................... 80 4 Shutter speed ..................75, 77 5 Aperture (f-number) ......76, 77 6 Battery indicator ................... 23 D 7 Number of exposures remaining ........................... 24 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills .........................................
Camera Menus Most shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the G button. G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 129) • C: Shooting (0 131) • B: Setup (0 136) • • X N: Retouch (0 151) m: Recent settings (0 165) Slider shows position in current menu. Current settings are shown by icons. Menu options Options in current menu.
Using Camera Menus The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus. Move cursor up J button: select highlighted item Cancel and return to previous menu X Select highlighted item or display sub-menu Move cursor down Follow the steps below to navigate the menus. 1 Display the menus. Press the G button to display the menus. G button 2 3 12 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. Select a menu.
4 Position the cursor in the selected menu. Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu. 5 Highlight a menu item. 6 Display options. X Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. 7 Highlight an option. 8 Select the highlighted item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button.
First Steps Charge the Battery X The camera is powered by an EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-24 battery charger before use. About 1 hour and 30 minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. A The Plug Adapter Depending on the country or region of purchase, a plug adapter may be supplied with the charger. The shape of the adapter varies with the country or region of purchase.
Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off. A Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries. 2 X Open the battery-chamber cover. Unlatch (q) and open (w) the battery-chamber cover. w q 3 Insert the battery. Insert the battery as shown at right. 4 Close the battery-chamber cover. A Removing the Battery To remove the battery, turn the camera off, open the batterychamber cover, and pull the battery out.
Attach a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR. Focal length mark X Focal length scale Mounting mark Lens cap CPU contacts (0 168) Rear lens cap Focus ring (0 43, 62) Zoom ring 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap. 3 Attach the lens.
❚❚ Vibration Reduction (VR) AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR), which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned, allowing shutter speeds to be slowed by approximately 3 EV at a focal length of 55 mm (Nikon measurements; effects vary with the user and shooting conditions). To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to ON.
Basic Setup A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Choose a language and set the time and date. Photographs can not be taken until you have set the time and date. X 1 Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. 2 3 Select a language. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired language and press J. Choose a time zone. A time-zone selection dialog will be displayed.
A The Setup Menu Language and date/time settings can be changed at any time using the Language (0 140) and Time zone and date (0 139) options in the setup menu. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EP-5A power connector and EH-5a AC adapter (0 178). Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month.
Insert a Memory Card The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately; 0 177). 1 Turn the camera off. A Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. X 2 Open the card slot cover. Slide the card slot cover out (q) and open the card slot (w). 3 Insert the memory card. 4GB Holding the memory card as shown at right, slide it in until it clicks into place.
Format the Memory Card Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being formatted in other devices. Format the card as described below. D Formatting Memory Cards Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (0 115). 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Display format options. X Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Format memory card in the setup menu and press 2.
Adjust Viewfinder Focus The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder. X 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Turn the camera on. 3 Focus the viewfinder. Rotate the diopter adjustment control until the viewfinder display and focus point are in sharp focus.
sBasic Photography and Playback “Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes) This section describes how to take photographs in i (auto) mode, an automatic “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, and in which the flash will fire automatically if the subject is poorly lit. To take photographs with the flash off while leaving the camera in control of other settings, rotate the mode dial to j to select auto (flash off ) mode.
3 s Check the number of exposures remaining. The information display and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be stored on the memory card (values over 1,000 are rounded down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values between 1,200 and 1,299 are shown as 1.2 K). If a warning is displayed stating that there is not enough memory for additional photographs, insert another memory card (0 20) or delete some photos (0 31, 109).
Step 3: Frame the Photograph 1 Ready the camera. When framing photographs in the viewfinder, hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable. s Hold the camera as shown at right when framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation. In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is poor; use of a tripod is recommended.
Step 4: Focus 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The camera will select the focus points automatically. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light. s 2 Check the indicators in the viewfinder.
A The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Focus: press halfway Shoot: press all the way down A s Auto-Meter Off The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about 8 seconds (auto-meter off ), reducing the drain on the battery.
Creative Photography (Scene Modes) The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing a picture, and shooting as described on pages 23–27.
p Child n Close Up s Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural. Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges). Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur. m Sports o Night Portrait Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly.
Basic Playback Photographs are automatically displayed for about 4 s after shooting. If no photograph is displayed in the monitor, the most recent picture can be viewed by pressing the K button. 1 Press the K button. A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. s K button 2 View additional pictures. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2 or rotating the command dial. To view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 100). 1/ 12 –1. 3 1/ 250 F11 +1.
Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O button. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. 1 Display the photograph. Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page. s 2 Delete the photograph. Press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press the O button again to delete the image and return to playback (to exit without deleting the picture, press K).
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!Guide Mode The Guide Guide mode gives access to a variety of frequently-used and useful functions. The top level of the guide is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to g. ! Battery indicator (0 23) Number of exposures remaining (0 24) Shooting mode: A guide mode indicator appears on the shooting mode icon. Choose from the following items: Shoot Take pictures. View/delete Set up View and/or delete pictures. Change camera settings.
Guide Mode Menus To access these menus, highlight Shoot, View/delete, or Set up and press J. ❚❚ Shoot Easy operation ! 4 5 9 ! 8 9 7 6 " Auto Advanced operation # Soften backgrounds No flash Bring more into focus Distant subjects Freeze motion (people) Close-ups Select a shutter $ Freeze motion (vehicles) speed. Show water flowing Sleeping faces Moving subjects Landscapes Portraits Night portrait Adjust aperture.
❚❚ View/Delete View single photos Choose a date View multiple photos View a slide show Delete photos ❚❚ Set Up Image quality Language Image size Auto off timers Playback folder Beep Print set (DPOF) Date imprint Format memory card Slot empty release lock LCD brightness Movie settings Info background color HDMI Auto info display Flicker reduction Video mode Eye-Fi upload * * Only available when compatible Eye-Fi memory card is inserted (0 150).
The following operations can be performed while the guide is displayed: To Use Return to top level of guide Turn monitor on Description Press G to turn the monitor on or return to the top level of the guide. G button Highlight a menu Press 4 or 2 to highlight a menu. ! Press 1 or 3 to highlight options in the menus. Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to highlight options in displays like that shown at right. Highlight options Select highlighted menu or option J Press J to select the highlighted menu or option.
xLive View Framing Photographs in the Monitor Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. 1 Rotate the live view switch. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder. x Live view switch q w i o !0 Item q Shooting mode Description 0 The mode currently selected with the mode dial. Select i or 23, 28, j for automatic scene selection (autofocus only; 0 41).
2 Choose a focus mode. Press the P button and use the multi selector to highlight the current focus mode in the monitor. Press J to display the following options. Highlight an option and press J. P button Option Description For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release AF-S Single-servo AF button is pressed halfway. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus. For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously during AF-F Full-time servo AF live view and movie recording.
4 Choose the focus point. Face-priority AF: A double yellow border will be displayed when the camera detects a portrait subject facing the camera (if multiple faces, up to a maximum of 35, are detected, the camera will focus on the closest subject; to choose a different subject, press the multi selector up, down, left, or right).
5 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. Face-priority AF: The camera sets focus for the face in the double yellow border while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; if the camera can no longer detect the subject (because, for example, the subject has looked away), borders will no longer be displayed. Wide- and normal-area AF: The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus point while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
6 Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. The monitor will turn off. When shooting is complete, the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for 4 s or until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The camera will then return to live view mode. 7 Exit live view mode. Rotate the live view switch to exit live view mode. x A Live View Display Options Press the R button to cycle through display options as shown below.
A Flicker You may notice flicker or banding in the monitor during live view or when shooting movies under certain types of lighting, such as fluorescent or mercury-vapor lamps. Flicker and banding can be reduced by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply (0 139). A Exposure Depending on the scene, exposure may differ from that which would be obtained when live view is not used.
D Using Autofocus in Live View Autofocus is slower in live view and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera focuses.
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yRecording and Viewing Movies Recording Movies Movies can be recorded in live view mode. 1 Rotate the live view switch. The mirror is raised and the view through the lens is displayed in the monitor instead of the viewfinder. D The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 37) indicates that movies can not be recorded. Live view switch y A Before Recording Set aperture before recording in mode A or M. 2 Choose a focus mode. Press the P button and select a focus mode as described in Step 2 of “Live View“ (0 38).
5 Start recording. Press the movie-record button to start recording (the camera can record both video and sound; do not cover the microphone on the front of the camera during recording). A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. Except in i and j modes, exposure can be locked by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button (0 80) or (in modes P, S, and A) altered by up to ±3 EV in steps of 1/3 EV using exposure compensation (0 81).
❚❚ Movie Settings Choose movie frame size and sound options. • Frame size (Quality) Option 1920×1080; 24 fps 1280× 720; 30 fps 1280× 720; 25 fps 1280× 720; 24 fps 640× 424; 24 fps Frame size (pixels) 1920 × 1080 1280 × 720 Frame rate (fps) 23.976 29.97 25 640 × 424 Maximum length 10 min. 23.976 • Audio (Sound) Option Description On Record monaural sound with movies. Off Sound recording off. 1 Select Movie settings. Press the G button to display the menus.
D Recording Movies Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame (flicker and banding can be reduced by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply; 0 139). Bright light sources may leave after-images when the camera is panned. Jagged edges, false colors, and moiré may also appear.
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 99). Press J to start playback. 1 icon Length Current position/total length Volume Guide The following operations can be performed: To Use Description Pause Play Pause playback. J Advance/ rewind Adjust volume Edit movie Return to fullframe playback X/W A Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/ advance.
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option Description Choose start point Create a copy from which the opening footage has been removed. Choose end point Create a copy from which the ending footage has been removed. Save selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Trimming Movies To create trimmed copies of movies: 1 y Display a movie full frame.
4 Choose an option. To create a copy that includes the current frame and all following frames, highlight Choose start point in the edit movie menu and press J. Select Choose end point create a copy that includes the current frame and all preceding frames. 5 Delete frames. 6 Save the copy. Press 1 to delete all frames before (Choose start point) or after (Choose end point) the current frame. Highlight Yes and press J to save the edited copy.
Saving Selected Frames To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still: 1 View the movie and choose a frame. Play the movie back as described on page 49. Pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy. 2 Display the retouch menu. Press the AE-L/AF-L button to display the retouch menu. AE-L/AF-L button y 3 Choose Save selected frame. 4 Create a still copy. 5 Save the copy. A Highlight Save selected frame and press J. Press 1 to create a still copy of the current frame.
kRelease Mode Choosing a Release Mode To choose a release mode, rotate the release-mode selector to the desired setting. 8 I E J Single frame (0 5) Continuous (0 5) Self-timer (0 54) Quiet shutter release (0 5) Release-mode selector A The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card.
Self-Timer Mode The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. 1 Mount the camera on a tripod. Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Select self-timer mode. 3 Frame the photograph. Rotate the release-mode selector to E. A Cover the Viewfinder When taking photos without your eye to the viewfinder, remove the DK-20 rubber eyecup (q) and insert the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap as shown (w).
zMore on Photography (All Modes) Focus This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically or manually (see “Focus Mode,” below). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 62) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 60). Focus Mode Choose from the following focus modes. Note that AF-S and AF-C are available only in modes P, S, A, and M.
3 Choose a focus mode. Highlight a focus mode and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. D Continuous-servo Autofocus In AF-C mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the camera gives higher priority to focus response (has a wider focus range) than in AF-S mode, and the shutter may be released before the in-focus indicator is displayed.
D The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light AF-assist illuminator automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. Note that f (3D-tracking (11 points)) is not available when AF-S is selected for focus mode. Option c d e f 1 z Description User selects focus point using multi selector (0 60); camera focuses Single-point AF on subject in selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects.
3 Choose an AF-area mode. Highlight one of the following options and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. A AF-Area Mode The AF-area mode used when photographs are framed in the viewfinder can also be selected using the AF-area mode > Viewfinder option in the shooting menu (0 131). AF-area mode selections made in shooting modes other than P, S, A, or M are reset when another shooting mode is selected.
Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF-area modes other than e (Auto-area AF), you can choose from 11 focus points, making it possible to compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame. 1 Choose an AF-area mode other than e (Auto-area AF; 0 58). 2 Select the focus point. Use the multi selector to select the focus point in the viewfinder or information display while the exposure meters are on. Press J to select the center focus point.
2 Lock focus. AF-A and AF-C focus modes: With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q), press the AE-L/AF-L button (w) to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L icon will be displayed in the viewfinder; 0 80). Focus will remain locked while the AE-L/AFL button is pressed, even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button.
Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when you are not using an AF-S or AF-I lens or when autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 56). 1 Set the lens focus-mode switch. If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch, slide the switch to M. 2 A-M switch Focus. To focus manually, adjust the lens focus 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.
❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the 11 focus points). After positioning the subject in the selected focus point, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is displayed.
Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Larger, higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory, meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 187). Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality). Option File type Description NEF (RAW) + NEF/ Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one fine-quality JPEG JPEG fine JPEG image.
3 Choose a file type. Highlight an option and press J. To return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. A NEF (RAW) Images Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG images. Date imprint (0 147) is not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW)+JPEG.
Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from the following options: Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) * # Large 4,608 × 3,072 39 × 26/15.4 × 10.2 $ Medium 3,456× 2,304 29.3 × 19.5/11.5 × 7.7 % Small 2,304 × 1,536 19.5 × 13/7.7 × 5.1 * Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi. Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch (dpi; 1 inch=approximately 2.54 cm). Image size 1 Place the cursor in the information display.
Using the Built-in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects. ❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, and o Modes 1 Choose a flash mode (0 68). 2 Take pictures. The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is taken. If the flash does not pop up automatically, DO NOT attempt to raise it by hand. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the flash.
Flash Mode The flash modes available vary with shooting mode: No NYo j N NY NYp Np Nq * i, k, p, n Auto o NYr Auto+red-eye reduction Off Nr j P, A Fill flash N Red-eye reduction Slow sync+red-eye reduction Slow sync NY Nq Auto+slow sync+ red-eye reduction Auto+slow sync Off S, M Fill flash Red-eye reduction Rear-curtain sync Rear curtain+slow sync * p appears in information display when setting is complete. 1 z Place the cursor in the information display.
A Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the previous page may combine one or more of the following settings, as shown by the flash mode icon: • AUTO (auto flash): When lighting is poor or subject is back lit, flash pops up automatically when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. • Y (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits. Red-eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires, reducing “red-eye.” • j (off): Flash does not fire even when lighting is poor or subject is back-lit.
A Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash Shutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when the built-in flash is used: Mode i, p, n, P, A o Shutter speed 1/200–1/60 s 1/200–1 s Mode k, S M Shutter speed 1/200–30 s 1/200–30 s, bulb A Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture. 100 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 z 70 Aperture at ISO equivalent of 200 400 800 1600 2 2.8 4 5.6 2.8 4 5.6 8 4 5.6 8 11 5.
ISO Sensitivity “ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. Choose from settings that range from a value roughly equivalent to ISO 100 to one roughly equivalent to ISO 3200 in steps equivalent to 1 EV. For special situations, ISO sensitivity can be raised above ISO 3200 by about 1 EV (Hi 1, equivalent to ISO 6400) or 2 EV (Hi 2, equivalent to ISO 12800).
A AUTO If the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or M after AUTO is selected for ISO sensitivity in another mode, the ISO sensitivity last selected in P, S, A, or M mode will be restored. A Hi 1/Hi 2 Pictures taken at these settings are more likely to be subject to noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines). A The Shooting Menu ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the ISO sensitivity settings option in the shooting menu (0 132).
tP, S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Programmed auto Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which (0 74) there is little time to adjust camera settings. Shutter-priority auto User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best (0 75) results. Use to freeze or blur motion.
Mode P (Programmed Auto) In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in programmed auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to P. 2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to “freeze” motion. Fast shutter speed (1/1,600 s) Slow shutter speed (1 s) To take photographs in shutter-priority auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to S. 2 Choose a shutter speed.
Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto) In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Large apertures (low f-numbers) reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject. Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing out details in the background and foreground.
Mode M (Manual) In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in manual exposure mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. 2 Choose aperture and shutter speed. Mode dial Checking the exposure indicator (see below), adjust shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial: choose from values between 30 s and 1/4,000 s or select “bulb” to hold the shutter open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (0 78).
❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) At a shutter speed of “bulb,” the shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. This can be used for long time-exposure photographs of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. A tripod or optional MC-DC2 remote cord (0 177) is recommended to prevent blur. 1 Length of exposure: 35 s Aperture: f/25 Ready the camera. Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, level surface.
Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically). Method Description Produces natural results in most situations.
Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after metering exposure: 1 Set metering to M or N (0 79). L will not produce the desired results. Note that autoexposure lock is not available in i or j mode. 2 Lock exposure. Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway. With the shutterrelease button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus point, press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock focus and exposure.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 79). Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker. –1 EV 1 No exposure compensation +1 EV Place the cursor in the information display.
A The E Button Exposure compensation can also be set by pressing the E button and rotating the command dial. The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display. E button Command dial –0.3 EV +2 EV A Mode M In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change. A Using a Flash When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level.
Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Choose from values between –3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of 1/3 EV; in general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker. 1 Place the cursor in the information display. If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the P button.
A The Y (M) and E Buttons Flash compensation can also be set by rotating the command dial while pressing the Y (M) and E buttons. The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display. Y (M) button –0.3 EV A E button Command dial +1 EV Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, or SB-R200 flash units. The SB-900, SB-800, and SB-600 also allow flash compensation to be set using the controls on the flash unit.
Active D-Lighting When " On is selected, the camera automatically adjusts Active D-Lighting during shooting to preserve details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. It is most effective when used with L Matrix metering (0 79).
D Active D-Lighting Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) may appear in photographs taken with Active D-Lighting. Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects. A “Active D-Lighting” Versus “D-Lighting” The Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu adjusts exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range, while the D-Lighting option in the retouch menu (0 153) optimizes dynamic range in images after shooting.
White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources; in P, S, A, and M modes, other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source: Option v Auto J Incandescent I Fluorescent H Direct sunlight N Flash G Cloudy M Shade L Preset manual 1 Description Automatic white balance adjustment. Recommended in most situations. Use under incandescent lighting.
A The Shooting Menu White balance can be selected using the White balance option in the shooting menu (0 131), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (0 89) or measure a value for preset white balance (0 90). The I Fluorescent option in the White balance menu can be used to select the light source from the bulb types shown at right. A t Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions.
Fine-Tuning White Balance White balance can be “fine tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image. White balance is fine tuned using the White balance option in the shooting menu. 1 Display white balance options. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options. G button 2 Select a white balance option.
Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance: Method Description Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photo Measure and white balance measured by camera (see below). Use photo White balance is copied from photo on memory card (0 93).
When the camera is ready to measure white balance, a flashing D (L) will appear in the viewfinder and information display. 5 Measure white balance. Before the indicators stop flashing, frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. No photograph will be recorded; white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus. 6 Check the results.
D Measuring Preset White Balance If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing, direct measurement mode will end when the exposure meters turn off. The auto meter-off delay can be changed using the Auto off timers option in the setup menu (0 143). The default setting is eight seconds. D Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white balance at a time; the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured.
❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card. 1 2 Select Preset manual. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options. Highlight Preset manual and press 2. G button Select Use photo. Highlight Use photo and press 2. 3 4 Choose Select image.
Picture Controls Nikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings, including sharpening, contrast, brightness, saturation, and hue, among compatible devices and software. Selecting a Picture Control The camera offers six Picture Controls. In P, S, A, and M modes, you can choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene (in other modes, the camera selects a Picture Control automatically).
Modifying Picture Controls Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. 1 Display the Picture Control menu. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Set Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2. G button 2 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control and press 2. 3 4 Adjust settings.
❚❚ Picture Control Settings Option Manual adjustments (all Picture Controls) Description Choose from options between –2 and +2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). Quick adjust For example, choosing positive values for Vivid makes pictures more vivid. Not available with Neutral or Monochrome Picture Controls. Control the sharpness of outlines.
A The Picture Control Grid Pressing the X button in Step 3 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Picture Control in relation to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed when Monochrome is selected). Release the X button to return to the Picture Control menu. The icons for Picture Controls that use auto contrast and saturation are displayed in green in the Picture Control grid, and lines appear parallel to the axes of the grid.
The GP-1 GPS Unit The GP-1 GPS unit (available separately) can be connected to the camera’s accessory terminal (0 177) using the cable supplied with the GP-1, allowing information on the camera’s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken. Turn the camera off before connecting the GP-1; for more information, see the GP-1 manual. ❚❚ Setup Menu Options The GPS item in the setup menu contains the options listed below.
IMore on Playback Full-Frame Playback To play photographs back, press the K button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. K button To Use Description Press 2 to view photographs in order recorded, 4 to view photographs in reverse order. View additional photographs Press 1 or 3 to view information about current photograph (0 100). View photo information View thumbnails W See page 105 for more information on the thumbnail display.
Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback. Press 1 or 3 to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note that shooting data, RGB histograms, and highlights are only displayed if corresponding option is selected for Display mode > Detailed photo info (0 130). GPS data are only displayed if a GP-1 was used when the photo was taken. 1/ 12 1/ 12 NIKON D3100 LATITUDE LONGITUDE 1/ 250 F11 +1. 0 –1. 3 100 ALTITUDE TIME(UTC) 35mm NOI SE REDUC.
❚❚ RGB Histogram * 1 Protect status ......................................................... 108 2 Retouch indicator................................................. 152 3 White balance...........................................................87 5 6 7 1 2 3 8 4 5 White balance fine-tuning................................89 Preset manual .......................................................90 Camera name Histogram (RGB channel).
❚❚ Highlights * 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 3 H i g h l i g ht s N I KON D3100 Protect status..........................................................108 Retouch indicator .................................................152 Image highlights Camera name Frame number/total number of images 1/12 4 5 * Displayed only if Highlights is selected for Display mode > Detailed photo info (0 130). Blinking areas indicate highlights. ❚❚ Shooting Data Page 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 MTR, SPD, AP. EXP.
❚❚ Shooting Data Page 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 WHI T E BALANCE COLOR SPACE PI CTURE CTRL QUI CK ADJUST SHARPEN ING CONTRAST BR I GHTNESS SATURAT ION HUE 4 Color space ............................................................. 133 5 Picture Control .........................................................94 6 Quick adjust 2 ............................................................96 : AUTO, A6, M1 : s RGB : STANDARD :0 :3 : ACT. D-L I GHT. : ACT. D-L I GHT.
❚❚ GPS Data * 1 2 3 LATITUDE 4 LONGITUDE 5 6 ALTITUDE TIME(UTC) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 :N : 35 º 36. 371' :E : 139 º 43. 696' : 35m : 15/04/2010 : 01 : 15 : 29 N I KON D3100 1/12 7 8 Protect status..........................................................108 Retouch indicator .................................................
Thumbnail Playback To display images in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or 72 images, press the W button. W W X X Full-frame playback To Display more images Display fewer images X X Calendar playback Use Description W Press W button to increase the number of images displayed. X Press X button to reduce the number of images displayed. When four images are displayed, press to view highlighted image full frame.
Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date, press the W button when 72 images are displayed. W W Full-frame playback W W Calendar playback Thumbnail playback Press the W button to toggle between the date list and the list of thumbnails for the selected date. Use the multi selector to highlight dates in the date list or to highlight pictures in the thumbnail list.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail or calendar playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: To Use Zoom in or out X/W View other areas of image Select/zoom in on or out from faces P+ View other images Cancel zoom Change protect status Faces (up to 35) detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in navigation window.
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, the L button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 21). To protect a photograph: 1 Select an image.
Deleting Photographs To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or the photograph highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O button. To delete multiple selected photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback Press the O button to delete the current photograph. 1 Select an image.
The Playback Menu The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion. Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures. n Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date. R All Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0 129). ❚❚ Selected: Deleting Selected Photographs 1 Select Delete. To display the menus, press the G button.
❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 1 Choose Select Date. In the delete menu, highlight Select date and press 2. 2 Highlight a date. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a date. To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date, press W. Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures, or press and hold X to view the current picture full screen. Press W to return to the date list. W button 3 4 Select the highlighted date.
Slide Shows The Slide show option in the playback menu is used to display a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 129). 1 Select Slide show. To display the slide show menu, press the G button and select Slide show in the playback menu. G button 2 Select Start. To start the slide show, highlight Start in the slide show menu and press J.
The following operations can be performed while the slide show is in progress: To Use Press 4 to return to previous frame, 2 to skip to next frame. Skip back/skip ahead View additional photo info Pause/resume slide show Exit to playback menu Exit to playback mode Exit to shooting mode Description Change photo info displayed (0 100). J G K Pause show. Press again to resume. See page 129 for more information. End show and return to playback mode. Press shutter-release button halfway.
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QConnections Connecting to a Computer This section describes how to use a UC-E4 USB cable (available separately) to connect the camera to a computer. Before Connecting the Camera Before connecting the camera, install the software on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD. To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera EN-EL14 battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use an EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5A power connector (available separately).
Connecting the Camera Connect the camera using a UC-E4 USB cable (available separately). 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Turn the computer on. Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. 3 Connect the USB cable. Connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. D USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. 4 Turn the camera on. 5 Transfer photographs.
Printing Photographs To print selected JPEG pictures on a PictBridge printer via a direct USB connection, follow the steps below.
D USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the printer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub. A Third-Party USB Cables When using a third-party USB cable to connect the camera to a printer, use a cable about 1.5 m (5 ft.) long with a mini type B connector and attach the smaller of the supplied ferrite cores (the core for USB cables) to the USB cable as shown. 3 5 cm/ 2 in. or less Turn the camera on. A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge playback display.
3 Adjust printing options. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. Option Description Menu of page sizes will be displayed (options not supported by current printer are not listed). Press 1 or Page size 3 to choose page size (to print at default page size for current printer, select Printer default), then press J to select and return to previous menu. No. of copies Menu shown at right will be displayed.
4 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J. D Date Imprint If you select Print time stamp in the PictBridge menu when printing photographs containing date information recorded using Date imprint in the setup menu (0 147), the date will appear twice. The imprinted date may however be cropped out if the photographs are cropped or printed without a border. Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu.
3 Select pictures or choose a date. If you chose Print select or Print (DPOF) in Step 2, use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. To display the current picture full screen, press and hold the X button. To select the current picture for printing, press the W button and press 1. The picture will be marked with a Z icon and the number of prints will be set to 1.
4 Display printing options. 5 Adjust printing options. Press J to display PictBridge printing options. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. Option Page size Border Time stamp 6 Q A Description Menu of page sizes will be displayed (0 119; options not supported by current printer are not listed). Press 1 or 3 to choose page size (to print at default page size for current printer, select Printer default), then press J to select and return to previous menu.
Creating Index Prints To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card, select Index print in Step 2 of “Printing Multiple Pictures” (0 120). Note that if the memory card contains more than 256 pictures, only the first 256 images will be printed. 1 Select Index print. Selecting Index print in the PictBridge menu (0 120) displays the images on the memory card as shown at right. 2 Display printing options. 3 Adjust printing options. Press J to display PictBridge printing options.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set (DPOF) option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF. 1 Choose Select/set for the Print set (DPOF) item in the playback menu. Press the G button and select Print set (DPOF) in the playback menu. Highlight Select/set and press 2 (to remove all photographs from the print order, select Deselect all?). 2 G button Select pictures.
4 5 Select imprint options. Highlight the following options and press 2 to toggle the highlighted option on or off (to complete the print order without including this information, proceed to Step 5). • Data imprint: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order. • Imprint date: Print date of recording on all pictures in print order. Complete the print order. Highlight Done and press J to complete the print order.
Viewing Photographs on TV An EG-D2 audio video (A/V) cable (available separately) can be used to connect the camera to a television or video recorder for playback or recording. A type C mini-pin High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from thirdparty suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices.
A Third-Party A/V Cables When using a third-party A/V cable to connect the camera to a television, use a cable about 1 m (3 ft.) long with two RCA jacks and attach the larger of the supplied ferrite cores (the core for A/V cables) to the A/V cable as shown. Make a loop in the cable 10 cm (3.9 in.) from the end that connects to the camera (q) and attach the ferrite core (w). q w 10 cm/3.9 in.
❚❚ HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu controls output resolution and can be used to enable the camera for remote control from devices that support HDMI-CEC (HighDefinition Multimedia Interface–Consumer Electronics Control, a standard that allows HDMI devices to be used to control peripherals to which they are connected). Output Resolution Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device. If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the appropriate format.
MMenu Guide D The Playback Menu: Managing Images To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab.
Display Mode G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the information available in the playback photo information display (0 100) and the transition between frames during playback. • Detailed photo info: Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option, then press 2 to select the option for the photo information display. A M appears next to selected items; to deselect, highlight and press 2. To return to the playback menu, highlight Done and press J.
C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab. G button The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Reset shooting options Set Picture Control Image quality Image size White balance Fluorescent ISO sensitivity settings P, S, A, M ISO sensitivity Other modes Auto ISO sensitivity Active D-Lighting Auto distortion control Color space Noise reduction Default — Standard JPEG normal Large Auto Cool-white fl.
ISO Sensitivity Settings G button ➜ C shooting menu Adjust ISO sensitivity (0 71). ❚❚ Auto ISO Sensitivity If Off is chosen for Auto ISO sensitivity in P, S, A, and M modes, ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user (0 71). When On is chosen, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value selected by the user (ISO sensitivity is adjusted appropriately when the flash is used).
Auto Distortion Control G button ➜ C shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wideangle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible in the viewfinder may be cropped out of the final photograph, and that the time needed to process photographs before recording begins may increase).
Noise Reduction G button ➜ C shooting menu Select On to reduce noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, lines, or fog), particularly in photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities or shutter speeds slower than 8 s. The time required for processing is roughly equal to the current shutter speed; during processing, “l m” will blink in the viewfinder and photographs can not be taken. Noise reduction will not be performed if the camera is turned off before processing is complete.
Built-in Flash G button ➜ C shooting menu Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash in P, S, A, and M modes. Option 1 TTL Description Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions. Choose a flash level between Full and 1/32 (1/32 of full power). At full power, the built-in flash has a Guide Number of 13/43 (m/ft., ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F). 2 Manual A Manual A Y icon blinks in the viewfinder and information display when Manual is selected and the flash is raised.
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.
LCD Brightness G button ➜ B setup menu Press 1 or 3 to choose monitor brightness. Choose higher values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced brightness. Info Display Format G button ➜ B setup menu Choose from the following two formats for the information display (0 6). Classic (0 138) 1 Select a format. 2 Select a background color. Graphic (0 6) Highlight an option and press 2. Highlight a background color and press J.
The “Classic” display is shown below. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 18 19 20 15 3 4 1 Shooting mode i auto/ j auto (flash off) .............. 23 Scene modes ...................... 28 P, S, A, and M modes........... 73 2 Help icon ............................... 192 3 Flash mode ............................. 68 4 Flash compensation ............. 83 5 Exposure compensation...... 81 6 Image quality......................... 64 7 Image size............................... 66 8 White balance....................
Auto Info Display G button ➜ B setup menu If On is selected, the information display will appear after the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; if image review (0 130) is off, it will also be displayed immediately after shooting. Choose On if you find yourself frequently referring to the information display during shooting. If Off is selected, the information display can be viewed by pressing the P button.
G button ➜ B setup menu Language Choose a language for camera menus and messages. The following options are available: Option Description Czech Danish German English Spanish French Indonesian Image Comment Option Description Italian Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Finnish Option Description Swedish Turkish Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Korean G button ➜ B setup menu Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken.
G button ➜ B setup menu Auto Image Rotation Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation, allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in ViewNX 2 or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 177). The following orientations are recorded: Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90° clockwise Camera rotated 90° counterclockwise Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected.
• Start: The message shown at right will be displayed and “rEF” will appear in the viewfinder. • Clean sensor, then start: Select this option to clean the image sensor before starting. The message shown at right will be displayed and “rEF” will appear in the viewfinder when cleaning is complete. D Image Sensor Cleaning Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed.
Auto off Timers G button ➜ B setup menu This option determines how long the monitor remains on if no operations are performed during menu display and playback (Playback/menus), while photographs are displayed in the monitor after shooting (Image review), and during live view (Live view), and how long the exposure meters, viewfinder, and information display remain on when no operations are performed (Auto meter-off ). Choose shorter auto-off delays to reduce the drain on the battery.
G button ➜ B setup menu Beep If On is selected, a beep will sound when the camera focuses in single-servo AF (AF-S or when shooting stationary subjects in AF-A focus mode), when focus locks in live view, and while the release timer is counting down in self-timer mode (0 54, 55). The beep will not sound when Off is selected. In quiet shutter release mode (mode J; 0 5, 53), this option is not available and a beep will not sound when the camera focuses.
File Number Sequence G button ➜ B setup menu When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera.
G button ➜ B setup menu Buttons Choose the roles played by the Fn and AE-L/AF-L buttons. ❚❚ Fn Button Choose the role played by the Fn button. The item currently selected is shown by a white-on-black icon in the information display. Option Image v quality/size ISO w sensitivity m White balance ! Active D-Lighting Description Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial to select image quality and size (0 64). Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial to select ISO sensitivity (0 71).
G button ➜ B setup menu Slot Empty Release Lock If Release locked is selected, the shutter-release button is only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the camera. Selecting Enable release allows the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be recorded (they will however be displayed in the monitor in demo mode). G button ➜ B setup menu Date Imprint Choose the date information imprinted on photographs as they are taken.
❚❚ Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until a future date or the number of days elapsed since a past date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding. 02 / 20 . 04 . 2010 Future date (two days remaining) 02 / 24 . 04 . 2010 Past date (two days elapsed) Up to three separate dates can be stored in slots 1, 2, and 3.
Storage Folder G button ➜ B setup menu Create, rename, or delete folders, or choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored. • Select folder: Choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored. D3100 (default folder) Current folder Other folders (in alphabetical order) • New: Create a new folder and name it as described below. • Rename: Select a folder from the list and rename it as described below. • Delete: Delete all empty folders on the memory card.
Eye-Fi Upload G button ➜ B setup menu This option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera. Choose Enable to upload photographs to a preselected destination. Note that pictures will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient. Observe all local laws concerning wireless devices and choose Disable where wireless devices are prohibited.
N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab. G button The retouch menu is used to create trimmed or retouched copies of the photographs on the memory card, and is only available when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera.
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: 1 Display retouch options. Highlight the desired item in the retouch menu and press 2. 2 Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J. A Retouch The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices. 3 Select retouch options. For more information, see the section for the selected item. To exit without creating a retouched copy, press G.
G button ➜ N retouch menu D-Lighting D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs. Before After Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph. Red-Eye Correction G button ➜ N retouch menu This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash.
G button ➜ N retouch menu Trim Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table. To Increase size of crop Reduce size of crop Use X W Change crop aspect ratio Rotate the command dial to switch between aspect ratios of 3 : 2, 4 : 3, 5 : 4, 1 : 1, and 16 : 9. Use multi selector to move the crop to another area of the image.
Filter Effects G button ➜ N retouch menu Choose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph. Option Skylight Warm filter Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less blue. The effect can be previewed in the monitor as shown at right. Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects, giving the copy a “warm” red cast. The effect can be previewed in the monitor.
G button ➜ N retouch menu Color Balance Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown below. The effect is displayed in the monitor together with red, green, and blue histograms (0 101) giving the distribution of tones in the copy. Increase amount of green Increase amount of blue Create retouched copy Increase amount of amber Increase amount of magenta A Zoom To zoom in on the image displayed in the monitor, press the X button.
2 Choose the desired size. 3 Choose Select image. 4 Select pictures. Highlight desired size and press J to select and return to the previous menu. Highlight Select image and press 2. Highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W button to select or deselect. Selected pictures are marked by an icon. To view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button. W button 5 Press J to complete the operation. Press J.
G button ➜ N retouch menu Image Overlay Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in an imaging application. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings; before creating an overlay, set image quality and size (0 64, 66; all options are available).
5 6 Select the second photograph. Press 2 to highlight Image 2. Repeat Steps 2–4 to select the second photo. Set gain. Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to set gain for the selected image to values between 0.1 and 2.0. Repeat for the second image. The default value is 1.0; selecting 0.5 cuts gain in half, while selecting 2.0 doubles gain. The effects of gain are visible in the Preview column. 7 Highlight the Preview column. 8 Preview the overlay.
G button ➜ N retouch menu NEF (RAW) Processing Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. 1 Select NEF (RAW) processing. Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. 2 Select a photograph. Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X button). Press J to select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step.
Quick Retouch G button ➜ N retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects. Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of enhancement. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph. Straighten G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a straightened copy of the selected image. Press 2 to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments of approximately 0.
G button ➜ N retouch menu Fisheye Create copies that appear to have been taken with a fisheye lens. Press 2 to increase the effect (this also increases the amount that will be cropped out at the edges of the image), 4 to reduce it. Press J to copy the photograph, or press K to exit to playback without creating a copy. G button ➜ N retouch menu Color Outline Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for painting. The effect can be previewed in the edit display.
Miniature Effect G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point. To Press Description If photo is displayed in wide orientation, press 1 or 3 to position frame showing area of copy that will be in focus. Choose area in focus Area in focus If photo is displayed in tall orientation (0 141), press 4 or 2 to position frame showing area of copy that will be in focus.
Before and After Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if the J button is pressed to display the retouch menu when a copy or original is played back full frame. 1 Select a picture. Select a retouched copy (shown by a N icon) or a photograph that has been retouched in fullframe playback and press J. 2 Select Before and after. Highlight Before and after in the retouch menu and press J. 3 Compare the copy with the original.
m Recent Settings To display the recent settings menu, press G and select the m (recent settings) tab. G button The recent settings menu lists the twenty most recently used settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. A Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu To remove an item from the recent settings menu, highlight it and press the O button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the selected item.
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nTechnical Notes Compatible Lenses Compatible CPU Lenses This camera supports autofocus with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only. AF-S lenses have names beginning with AF-S, AF-I lenses names beginning with AF-I. Autofocus is not supported with other autofocus (AF) lenses.
A Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring.
Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU lenses may only be used when the camera is in mode M. Selecting another mode disables the shutter release. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring and the camera metering system, i-TTL flash control, and other features requiring a CPU lens can not be used. Some non-CPU lenses can not be used; see “Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses,” below.
D The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 18–300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens, while lenses that block the subject’s view of the redeye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses.
Lens Zoom position Minimum distance without vignetting 250 mm 2.5 m/8 ft. 2in. 350 mm 2.0 m/6 ft. 7 in. 200 mm 5.0 m/16 ft. 5 in. 250 mm 3.0 m/9 ft. 10 in. 300 mm 2.5 m/8 ft. 2 in. 350–400 mm No vignetting 24 mm 3.0 m/9 ft. 10 in. AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200–400mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR 200–400mm f/4G ED VR II PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5 ED * * When not shifted or tilted. When used with the AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED, the flash will be unable to light the entire subject at all ranges.
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with CLS-compatible flash units. Optional flash units can be attached directly to the camera accessory shoe as described below. The accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock for flash units with a locking pin, such as the SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400. 1 Remove the accessory shoe cover. 2 Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe.
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography. ❚❚ CLS-Compatible Flash Units The camera can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units: • The SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, and SB-R200: Flash unit Feature SB-900 1 SB-800 SB-600 SB-400 SB-R200 2 34/111 38/125 30/98 21/69 10/33 Guide ISO 100 No.
The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units: Flash unit Advanced Wireless Lighting Commander Remote SB-900 SB-900 SB-900 SB-800 SB-600 SB-400 SB-800 SU-800 1 SB-800 SB-600 SB-R200 Flash mode/feature 2 ✔3 ✔3 ✔4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ i-TTL i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR ✔5 — — ✔6 ✔6 ✔6 — — AA Auto aperture 2 A Non-TTL auto ✔5 — — ✔6 — ✔6 — — GN Distance-priority manual ✔ — — — — — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ M Manual ✔ ✔ ✔7 RPT Repeating flash ✔ — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — AF-assist for multi-area AF 2 ✔ ✔ — ✔ ✔
D Notes on Optional Flash Units Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D3100 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals. If an optional flash unit is attached in shooting modes other than j, the flash will fire with every shot, even in modes in which the built-in flash can not be used (l and m).
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D3100. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (0 14–15): Additional EN-EL14 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-24 (0 14): Recharge EN-EL14 batteries. Power • Power Connector EP-5A, AC Adapter EH-5a: These accessories can be used to power the sources camera for extended periods (EH-5 AC adapters can also be used).
Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package offering such features as white balance adjustment and color control points. Software Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software. Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is connected to the Internet. See the websites listed on page xiv for the latest information on supported operating systems.
Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter. 1 Ready the camera. Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w) covers. 2 Insert the EP-5A power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the correct orientation. 3 Close the battery-chamber cover. Position the power connector cable so that it passes through the power connector slot and close the batterychamber cover. 4 Connect the AC adapter.
Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store it 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.
The Low-Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in photographs, you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The filter can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off. ❚❚ “Clean Now” 1 Place the camera base down.
❚❚ “Clean At” Choose from the following options: Option 5 Startup 6 Shutdown Startup & shutdown 8 Cleaning off 7 1 Description The image sensor is automatically cleaned each time the camera is turned on. The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each time the camera is turned off. The image sensor is cleaned automatically at startup and at shutdown. Automatic image sensor cleaning off. Select Clean at. Display the Clean image sensor menu as described in Step 2 on the previous page.
❚❚ Manual Cleaning If foreign matter can not be removed from the low-pass filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (0 180), the filter can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter. A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the low-pass filter.
7 Clean the filter. Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blower. Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the filter. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. 8 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap.
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 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 those that 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 it away. 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 common to all TFT LCD monitors and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded with the product are unaffected.
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. Defaults can be restored with Reset shooting options (0 131).
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 4 GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC card at different image quality and size settings. Image quality NEF (RAW)+ JPEG fine 3 NEF (RAW) Image size File size 1 No. of images 1 Buffer capacity 2 L 19.8 MB 151 9 — 12.9 MB 226 13 L 6.8 MB 460 100 JPEG fine M 3.9 MB 815 100 S 1.8 MB 1700 100 L 3.4 MB 914 100 JPEG normal M 2.0 MB 1500 100 S 0.9 MB 3300 100 L 1.7 MB 1700 100 JPEG basic M 1.0 MB 3000 100 S 0.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Display Viewfinder is out of focus: Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional eyepiece correction lenses (0 22, 176). Displays turn off without warning: Choose longer delays for Auto off timers (0 143). Information display does not appear in monitor: Shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is pressed halfway: Use AE-L/AF-L button to lock focus when live view is off and AF-C is selected for focus mode or when photographing moving subjects in AF-A mode (0 60). Can not select focus point: • e Auto-area AF selected for AF-area mode > Viewfinder (0 58), or Face-priority AF selected for AF-area mode > Live view/movie (0 38): choose another mode. • Press shutter-release button halfway to turn monitor off or activate exposure meters (0 27).
Shooting (P, S, A, M) Shutter-release disabled: • Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to M (0 169). • Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of “bulb” selected in mode M: choose new shutter speed (0 75). Full range of shutter speeds not available: Flash in use (0 70). Colors are unnatural: • Adjust white balance to match light source (0 87). • Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0 94). Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0 91).
Can not delete picture: • Picture is protected: remove protection (0 108). • Memory card is locked (0 20). Can not retouch picture: Photo can not be further edited with this camera (0 151). Can not change print order: • Memory card is full: delete pictures (0 24, 109). • Memory card is locked (0 20). Can not select photo for printing: Photo is in NEF (RAW) format. Create JPEG copy using NEF (RAW) processing or transfer to computer and print using supplied software or Capture NX 2 (0 115, 160).
Error Messages This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and monitor. A Warning Icons A flashing d in the monitor or s in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the Q (W) button. Indicator Monitor Lock lens aperture ring at minimum aperture (largest f/-number). Lens not attached. n 192 Viewfinder Solution 0 B Set lens aperture ring to minimum aperture (blinks) (largest f-number).
Indicator Monitor This card is not formatted. Format the card. Viewfinder Solution 0 T Format card or turn camera off and insert new 21 (blinks) memory card. • Reduce quality or size. 64 j/A/s • Delete photographs. 31, Card is full (blinks) 109 • Insert new memory card. 20 26, ● Camera can not focus using autofocus. Change — 56, 62 (blinks) composition or focus manually. • Use a lower ISO sensitivity. 71 • Use commercial ND filter. — Subject is too bright.
Indicator Monitor Viewfinder Error. Press shutter release button again. Start-up error. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative. Autoexposure error Unable to start live view. Please wait. O (blinks) Solution Release shutter. If error persists or appears frequently, consult Nikon-authorized service representative. Consult Nikon-authorized service representative. 0 — — Wait for the internal circuits to cool before 42, 48 resuming live view or movie recording.
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D3100 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Effective angle of view Effective pixels Effective pixels Image sensor Image sensor Total pixels Dust-reduction System Storage Image size (pixels) Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF contacts) Approx. 1.5 × lens focal length (Nikon DX format) 14.2 million 23.1 × 15.4 mm CMOS sensor 14.
Lens Compatible lenses • AF-S or AF-I: All functions supported. • Type G or D AF NIKKOR without built-in autofocus motor: All functions except autofocus supported. IX NIKKOR lenses not supported. • Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II. Lenses for F3AF not supported. • Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and some shooting modes. • AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering II.
Exposure ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) Active D-Lighting Focus Autofocus Detection range Lens servo Focus point AF-area mode Focus lock Flash Built-in flash Guide Number Flash control Flash mode ISO 100 – 3200 in steps of 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 6400 equivalent) or to approx.
Flash Flash compensation Flash-ready indicator –3 – +1 EV in increments of 1/3 EV Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-900, SB-800, or SU-800 as System (CLS) commander; Flash Color Information Communication supporte
Interface USB Video output HDMI output Accessory terminal Supported languages Supported languages Power source Battery AC adapter Tripod socket Tripod socket Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Hi-Speed USB NTSC, PAL Type C mini-pin HDMI connector Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately) GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately) Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russi
MH-24 battery charger Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A maximum Rated output DC 8.4 V/0.9 A Supported batteries Nikon rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL14 Charging time Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes when no charge remains Operating temperature 0–40 °C (+32–104 °F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 70 × 26 × 97 mm (2.8 × 1.0 × 3.8 in.), excluding plug adapter Weight Approx. 89 g (3.1 oz.), excluding plug adapter EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity 7.
❚❚ The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR is for use exclusively with Nikon DX format digital cameras. If the camera is equipped with an AF-ON button, vibration reduction will not be activated when the AF-ON button is pressed. A Using the Built-in Flash When using the built-in flash, be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0.6 m (2 ft.) and remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens obscures the built-in flash).
A Supplied Accessories • 52 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52 A • • • • Optional Accessories 52 mm screw-on filters LF-1 and LF-4 rear lens caps Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0815 Lens Hood HB-45 (attaches as shown at right) q w q A A Note on Wide-Angle Lenses Autofocus may not provide the desired results with wide– and super-wide–angle lenses in the following situations: 1 The subject does not fill the focus point.
❚❚ Supported Standards • DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.21: The D3100 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
Battery Life The number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, and how the camera is used. Sample figures for EN-EL14 (1030 mAh) batteries are given below. • Single-frame release mode (CIPA standard 1): Approximately 550 shots • Continuous release mode (Nikon standard 2): Approximately 2000 shots 1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.
Index Symbols i (Auto mode) ................................23 j (Auto (flash off ) mode) ............23 k (Portrait) ........................................28 l (Landscape)..................................28 p (Child).............................................29 m (Sports) ..........................................29 n (Close up) ......................................29 o (Night portrait)............................29 P (Programmed auto) ....................74 S (Shutter-priority auto) ................
Flash mode ....................................... 68 Flash range ....................................... 70 Flash ready indicator............27, 175 Flash sync speed...........................196 Flexible program ............................ 74 Flicker reduction.............42, 48, 139 Fluorescent (White balance) 87, 88 Fn button .................................... 9, 146 f-number ..................................76, 167 Focal length ...................................171 Focal length scale .............
Reset setup options ....................136 Reset shooting options.............. 131 Retouch menu .............................. 151 RGB...........................................101, 133 RGB Histogram.............................. 101 Rotate tall........................................130 S Scene auto selector........................41 Scene mode ......................................28 Self-timer ......................5, 53, 54, 143 Self-timer delay............................. 143 Sensitivity ..........
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Retain this Worldwide Warranty with proof-of-purchase for your records Nikon ONE YEAR WORLDWIDE LIMITED WARRANTY (Excluding the Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) Welcome to the worldwide family of Nikon owners. Your Nikon equipment has been manufactured to the highest quality standards by NIKON CORPORATION, Tokyo, Japan. This warranty entitles the original consumer to worldwide warranty protection in accordance with the terms and conditions.
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NIKON DIGITAL IMAGING liMITED WARRANTY THIS IS YOUR NIKON INC. ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (VALID IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES, ALASKA, HAWAII AND THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS). YOU MUST PRESENT THIS FORM TOGETHER WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND PROOF OF PURCHASE DATE (BILL OF SALE) TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE. This Nikon Digital Imaging Product is warranted by Nikon Inc. to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase.
