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Package Contents Confirm that the package contains the following items: BS-1 accessory shoe cover DK-23 rubber eyecup BF-1B body cap D7100 camera EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery (with terminal cover) MH-25 battery charger (AC wall adapter supplied only in countries or regions where required. Shape of power cable depends on country of sale.
Where to Find It Find what you’re looking for from: i The Table of Contents ............ 0 xii i The Q&A Index........................ 0 ii i Menu Options......................... 0 vi i The Index................................. 0 352 i Error Messages........................ 0 332 i Troubleshooting .....................
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 create a copy of a photo that looks like a painting? Can I trim movie footage on the camera or save movie stills? Menus and Settings How do I use the menus? How do I display menus in another language? How do I use the command dials? How do I keep the displays from turning off? How do I focus the viewfind
Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for a quick start with the D7100. 1 Attach the camera strap. Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. 2 Charge (0 22) and insert the battery (0 24). 3 Attach a lens (0 26). Mounting mark (camera) Mounting mark (lens) iv Keeping marks (indicated by white dot) aligned, position lens on camera, then rotate until lens clicks into place.
4 Insert a memory card (0 30). 8GB Front Slot 1 Slot 2 5 Turn the camera on. 6 Frame the photograph (0 37). AF area brackets 7 Focus and shoot (0 37). In-focus indicator 8 View the photograph (0 39). K button A See Also For information on choosing a language and setting the time and date, see page 28. See page 33 for information on adjusting viewfinder focus.
Menu Options D PLAYBACK MENU (0 217) C SHOOTING MENU (0 224) Delete Reset shooting menu Selected Select date All Playback folder D7100 (default) All Current Hide image Select/set Select date Deselect all? Playback display Basic photo info options Focus point Additional photo info None (image only) Highlights RGB histogram Shooting data Overview Copy image(s) Select source Select image(s) Select destination folder Copy image(s)? Image review On Off (default) After delete Show next (default) Show previous
Set Picture Control Manage Picture Control Color space Active D-Lighting 2 HDR (high dynamic range) Auto distortion control Long exposure NR High ISO NR ISO sensitivity settings Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Portrait Landscape Save/edit Rename 1 Delete 1 Load/save sRGB Adobe RGB Auto Extra high High Normal Low Off HDR mode HDR strength On Off On Off High Normal Low Off ISO sensitivity (default) Movie settings (default) A CUSTOM SETTING MENU (0 229) Reset custom settings (default) (default) (def
b Metering/exposure b1 ISO sensitivity 1/3 step step value 1/2 step b2 EV steps for 1/3 step exposure 1/2 step cntrl b3 Easy exposure On (Auto reset) compensation On Off b4 Centerφ 6 mm weighted φ 8 mm area φ 10 mm φ 13 mm Average b5 Fine-tune Yes optimal No exposure (default) (default) (default) (default) (default) c Timers/AE lock c1 ShutterOn release Off (default) button AE-L c2 Standby 4s timer 6s (default) 10 s 30 s 1 min 5 min 10 min 30 min No limit c3 Self-timer Self-timer delay Number of shots I
e Bracketing/flash e1 Flash sync 1/320 s (Auto FP) speed 1/250 s (Auto FP) 1/250 s 1/200 s 1/160 s 1/125 s 1/100 s 1/80 s 1/60 s e2 Flash shutter 1/60 s speed 1/30 s 1/15 s 1/8 s 1/4 s 1/2 s 1s 2s 4s 8s 15 s 30 s e3 Flash cntrl for TTL built-in flash Manual Repeating flash Commander mode e3 Optional TTL flash * Manual e4 Exposure Entire frame comp.
g Movie g3 Assign AE-L/ AF-L button g4 Assign shutter button View photo shooting info AE/AF lock (default) AE lock only AE lock (Hold) AF lock only AF-ON None Take photos (default) Record movies B SETUP MENU (0 261) Format memory card Save user settings Reset user settings Monitor brightness Clean image sensor Lock mirror up for cleaning 1 Image Dust Off ref photo Slot 1 Slot 2 Save to U1 Save to U2 Reset U1 Reset U2 –5 – +5 Clean now Clean at startup/shutdown Start Start Clean sensor and then start Fl
N RETOUCH MENU (0 273) O MY MENU (0 291) D-Lighting Red-eye correction Trim Monochrome Add items Filter effects Color balance Image overlay 1 NEF (RAW) processing Resize Quick retouch Straighten Distortion control Fisheye Color outline Color sketch Perspective control Miniature effect Selective color Edit movie Side-by-side comparison 2 – – – Black-and-white Sepia Cyanotype Skylight Warm filter Red intensifier Green intensifier Blue intensifier Cross screen Soft – – – Remove items * Rank items Choos
Table of Contents Q&A Index .................................................................................................................................... ii Quick Start Guide...................................................................................................................... iv Menu Options ............................................................................................................................ vi For Your Safety ....................................................
Basic Photography and Playback 35 Battery Level and Card Capacity ........................................................................................35 “Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes) ...................................................36 Basic Playback ...........................................................................................................................39 Deleting Unwanted Photographs...................................................................................
Image Recording Options 63 Image Area.................................................................................................................................63 Image Quality and Size..........................................................................................................66 Image Quality........................................................................................................................... 66 Image Size ...........................................................
Flash Photography 119 Using the Built-in Flash....................................................................................................... 119 Flash Mode ............................................................................................................................. 120 Flash Compensation............................................................................................................ 124 FV Lock............................................................................
Special Effects 177 Shooting with Special Effects........................................................................................... 177 % Night Vision...................................................................................................................178 g Color Sketch ................................................................................................................178 i Miniature Effect ..................................................................................
Menu Guide 217 D The Playback Menu: Managing Images ........................................................................... 217 Playback Folder................................................................................................................ 217 Hide Image......................................................................................................................... 218 Playback Display Options......................................................................................
d: Shooting/Display .............................................................................................................238 d1: Beep...............................................................................................................................238 d2: Viewfinder Grid Display..........................................................................................239 d3: ISO Display and Adjustment.................................................................................
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup .......................................................................................... 261 Format Memory Card..................................................................................................... 262 Monitor Brightness ......................................................................................................... 262 Image Dust Off Ref Photo.............................................................................................
Technical Notes 295 Compatible Lenses............................................................................................................... 295 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)................................................................................. 303 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)..................................................................304 Other Accessories.............................................................................................................
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 this A This Nikon product.
A Observe caution when using the flash • Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns. • Using the flash close to the subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject. A Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled.
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. Power Cable At voltages over AC 125 V (U.S.A. only): The power cable must be rated for the voltage in use, be at least AWG no. 18 gauge, and have SVG insulation or better with a NEMA 6P-15 plug rated for AC 250 V 15 A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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. The Camera Body 1 X 8 9 2 10 3 11 12 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Release mode dial..............................................7, 57 Mode dial ................................................................... 6 Mode dial lock release ............................................
The Camera Body (Continued) 1 5 6 X 7 2 3 4 14 8 15 9 16 10 11 17 18 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Built-in flash ..........................................................119 Mirror ............................................................... 61, 315 Meter coupling lever...........................................338 Lens mounting mark............................................. 27 M/Y button Flash mode........................................................119 Flash compensation................
The Camera Body (Continued) 9 1 10 2 3 X 11 4 5 12 6 8 7 13 1 AF-assist illuminator............................................233 Self-timer lamp....................................................... 59 Red-eye reduction lamp ....................................121 2 Sub-command dial....................................... 13, 257 3 Depth-of-field preview button......... 50, 255, 260 4 Fn (function) button .......... 65, 125, 151, 253, 259 5 Battery-chamber cover......................................
The Camera Body (Continued) 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 X 8 9 10 1 Viewfinder eyepiece.............................................. 33 2 Rubber eyecup ....................................................... 60 3 O/Q button Delete .......................................................... 40, 197 Formatting memory cards .............................. 32 4 K button Playback...................................................... 39, 185 5 Monitor Viewing settings ...............................
The Mode Dial The camera offers the modes Mode dial listed below. To choose a mode, press the mode dial lock release and rotate the mode dial. X Mode dial lock release Special Effects Modes (0 177) Use special effects during shooting. P, S, A, and M Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings. • P—Programmed auto (0 48) • S—Shutter-priority auto (0 49) • A—Aperture-priority auto (0 50) • M—Manual (0 51) Auto Modes Select these modes for simple, point-and-shoot photography.
The Release Mode Dial To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting (0 57). Release mode dial lock release X Release mode dial Mode Description S Single frame One photograph is taken each time the shutterrelease button is pressed. CL Continuous low speed The camera takes photographs at a slow rate while the shutter-release button is pressed.
The Control Panel X 1 2 3 4 10 11 5 6 7 12 13 14 15 8 10 11 9 1 Color temperature indicator ............................... 94 2 Shutter speed .................................................. 49, 51 Exposure compensation value ........................... 86 Flash compensation value.................................124 White balance fine-tuning................................... 92 Color temperature .......................................... 89, 94 White balance preset number ......................
The Viewfinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 10 9 27 26 1 Monochrome indicator (displayed in % mode or when the Monochrome Picture Control or a Picture Control based on Monochrome is selected) .............................................................105 2 Special effects mode indicator.........................177 3 AF area brackets...............................................33, 37 4 Focus points .............................................37, 75, 232 AF-area mode ...................................
The Information Display Press the R button to display shutter speed, aperture, the number of exposures remaining, AF-area mode, and other shooting information in the monitor. R button X Shooting mode.................................36, 41, 47, 177 Flexible program indicator .................................. 48 Flash sync indicator .............................................244 Shutter speed ..................................................
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 Auto distortion control.......................................227 “Clock not set” indicator ............................. 29, 265 Interval timer indicator ......................................147 Exposure delay mode .........................................241 FV lock indicator ..................................................125 Flash compensation indicator ..........................124 Flash compensation value......................
❚❚ Changing Settings in the Information Display To change settings for the items listed below, press the P button. Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. P button X 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A Image area............................................................... 63 High ISO noise reduction................................... 228 Active D-Lighting ................................................ 113 HDR (high dynamic range)...........................
The Command Dials The main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings.
❚❚ Scene and Special Effect Modes Choose a scene (h; 0 41). X h mode Main command dial Monitor q mode Main command dial Monitor Choose a special effect mode (q; 0 177). ❚❚ Image Quality and Size Set image quality (0 66). + X (T) button Main command dial Control panel Choose an image size (0 68). + X (T) button Sub-command dial Control panel ❚❚ Autofocus Choose an autofocus mode (0 72). + AF-mode button Main command dial Choose an AF-area mode (0 74).
❚❚ ISO Sensitivity Set ISO sensitivity (0 79). + W (S) button Main command dial Set auto ISO sensitivity control (0 82). Control panel X + W (S) button Sub-command dial Control panel ❚❚ Exposure Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (mode P; 0 48). Mode P Main command dial Control panel Mode S or M Main command dial Control panel Mode A or M Sub-command dial Control panel Choose a shutter speed (mode S or M; 0 49, 51). Choose an aperture (mode A or M; 0 50, 51).
Set exposure compensation (mode P, S, A, M, or % ; 0 86). + E button X Activate or cancel bracketing/ select number of shots in bracketing sequence (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 133). Main command dial Control panel + D button Select bracketing increment (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 134). Main command dial Control panel + D button Sub-command dial Control panel ❚❚ White Balance Choose a white balance option (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 89).
❚❚ Flash Settings Choose a flash mode (0 120). + M (Y) button Main command dial Set flash compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 124).
The P button Use the P button for quick access to a variety of functions during viewfinder and live view photography, movie recording, and playback. X ❚❚ Viewfinder Photography Press P to view links to frequently-used shooting options at the bottom of the information display (0 12). ❚❚ Live View Photography/Movie Recording Press P to display a list of the settings available during live view photography or movie recording (0 157, 164).
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 (0 217) • C: Shooting (0 224) • A: Custom Settings (0 229) X • B: Setup (0 261) • N: Retouch (0 273) • O/m: My Menu or Recent settings (defaults to Recent settings; 0 291) 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 Select highlighted item or display sub-menu X 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 Highlight the icon for the current menu. Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu. 3 Select a menu.
5 Highlight a menu item. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item. 6 Display options. Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item. 7 X Highlight an option. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option. 8 Select the highlighted item. Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit without making a selection, press the G button. Note the following: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available.
First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is powered by an EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-25 battery charger before use. About 2 hours and 35 minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. X 1 Connect the AC power cable. Connect the power cable. The AC adapter plug should be in the position shown at right; do not rotate. 2 Remove the terminal cover. Remove the terminal cover from the battery.
A The AC Wall Adapter Depending on the country or region of purchase, an AC wall adapter may also be supplied with the charger. To use the adapter, insert it into the charger AC inlet (q). Slide the AC wall adapter latch in the direction shown (w) and rotate the adapter 90° to fix it in the position shown (e). Reverse these steps to remove the adapter.
Insert the Battery Before inserting the battery, rotate the power switch to OFF. D Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries. X 1 Open the battery-chamber cover. Unlatch (q) and open (w) the battery-chamber cover. 2 Insert the battery. Insert the battery in the orientation shown (q), using the battery to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted (w).
D The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xxi–xxii and 318–320 of this manual. Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C/32 °F or above 40 °C/104 °F; failure to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Capacity may be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0 °C/32 °F to 15 °C/59 °F and from 45 °C/113 °F to 60 °C/140 °F.
Attach a Lens The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR. Lens mounting mark Focal length scale Focal length mark Lens hood X CPU contacts (0 296) Lens cap Rear lens cap A-M mode switch (0 27, 78) Vibration reduction ON/OFF switch Zoom ring Focus ring ( 0 78, 159) Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. 26 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap.
3 Attach the lens. Mounting mark (camera) Mounting mark (lens) Keeping marks (indicated by white dot) aligned, position lens on camera, then rotate until lens clicks into place. X If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M mode switch, select A (autofocus) or M/A (autofocus with manual override). A Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w).
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. 1 Turn the camera on. A language-selection dialog will be displayed. X 2 Choose a language and set the camera clock. Use the multi selector and J button to select a language and set the camera clock.
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-5B power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 308). Two days of charging will power the clock for about three months. If the camera displays a warning at startup stating that the clock is not set and a B icon flashes in the information display, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset.
Insert a Memory Card The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately; 0 347). To install a memory card, turn the camera off and, holding the card in the orientation shown below, slide it in until it clicks into place. The memory card access lamp will light for a few seconds. Note that the camera has two memory card slots (Slot 1 and Slot 2); if you will be using only one memory card, insert it in Slot 1.
D Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer. Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Format the Memory Card Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being used or formatted in other devices. 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 (0 203). X 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Press the O (Q) and Z (Q) buttons.
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 Turn the camera on. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. 2 X Focus the viewfinder. Rotate the diopter adjustment control until the AF area brackets are in sharp focus.
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sBasic Photography and Playback Battery Level and Card Capacity Before shooting, check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. 1 Turn the camera on. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. The control panel will turn on and the display in the viewfinder will light. 2 s Check the battery level. Check the battery level in the control panel or viewfinder. Control panel Viewfinder Description L — Battery fully charged. K — J — Battery partially discharged. I — H d Low battery.
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes) This section describes how to take photographs in i and j modes, an automatic “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. s 1 Select i or j Mode. To shoot where use of a flash is prohibited, photograph infants, or capture natural lighting under low light, select auto (flash off ) mode by rotating the mode dial to j. Otherwise, rotate the dial to i (auto).
3 Frame the photograph. Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in the AF area brackets. AF area brackets 4 Press the shutter-release button halfway. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. The active focus point will be displayed. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light. 5 s 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 s Shoot: press all the way down A The Standby Timer The viewfinder and the control panel shutter speed and aperture displays will turn off if no operations are performed for about 6 seconds, reducing the drain on the battery.
Basic Playback 1 Press the K button. A photograph will be displayed in the monitor. The memory card containing the picture currently displayed is shown by an icon. K button 2 s View additional pictures. Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2. To view additional information on the current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 187). 1/ 12 1/ 125 F5. 6 NIKON D7100 100 85mm 0, 0 100D7100 DSC_0001.
Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O (Q) 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. The location of the current image is shown by an icon at the bottom left corner of the display. s 2 Delete the photograph. Press the O (Q) button.
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 36–38. ❚❚ h Mode To view the currently selected scene, rotate the mode dial to h and press the R button. To choose another scene, rotate the main command dial.
p Child m Sports Use for snapshots of children. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered, while skin tones remain soft and natural. Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. To take a sequence of shots, select continuous release mode (0 7, 57).
r Night Landscape s Party/Indoor s Reduce noise and unnatural colors when photographing night landscapes, including street lighting and neon signs. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur. Capture the effects of indoor background lighting. Use for parties and other indoor scenes. t Beach/Snow u Sunset Capture the brightness of sunlight expanses of water, snow, or sand. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.
v Dusk/Dawn w Pet Portrait Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. Use for portraits of active pets. The AFassist illuminator turns off. x Candlelight y Blossom For photographs taken by candlelight. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.
z Autumn Colors 0 Food s Captures the brilliant reds and yellows in autumn leaves. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. Use for vivid photographs of food. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur; the flash can also be used (0 119).
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#P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. Mode P S A M Description Programmed auto (0 48): Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings. Shutter-priority auto (0 49): User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion.
P: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure 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. # A Flexible Program In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial while the exposure meters are on (“flexible program”).
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 (1/1600 s) Slow shutter speed (1/6 s) To choose a shutter speed, rotate the main command dial while the exposure meters are on. Shutter speed can be set to “v” or to values between 30 s and 1/8000 s.
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) increase flash range (0 123) and 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.
M: Manual In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set aperture. Shutter speed can be set to “v” or to values between 30 s and 1/8000 s, or the shutter can be held open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (Bulb/A or Time/%, 0 52). Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens. Use the exposure indicators to check exposure.
❚❚ Long Time-Exposures (M Mode Only) # Select the following shutter speeds for long timeexposures of moving lights, the stars, night scenery, or fireworks. • Bulb (A): The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is held down. To prevent blur, use a tripod or an optional wireless remote controller (0 309) or remote cord (0 310). • Time (%): Start the exposure by using the shutterrelease button on the camera or on an optional remote control, remote cord, or wireless remote controller.
3 Choose a shutter speed. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed of Bulb (A) or Time (%). Main command dial Bulb Time 4 # Open the shutter. Bulb: After focusing, press the shutter-release button on the camera or optional WR-1, WR-T10, or MC-DC2 all the way down. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete.
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$User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and U2 positions on the mode dial. Saving User Settings 1 Select a mode. Mode dial Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode. $ 2 Adjust settings.
5 Save user settings. Highlight Save settings and press J to assign the settings selected in Steps 1 and 2 to the mode dial position selected in Step 4. Recalling User Settings Simply rotate the mode dial to U1 to recall the settings assigned to Save to U1, or to U2 to recall the settings assigned to Save to U2. Mode dial $ Resetting User Settings To reset settings for U1 or U2 to default values: 1 Select Reset user settings. Press the G button to display the menus.
kRelease Mode Choosing a Release Mode To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting. Mode Description S Single frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed. CL CH J E MUP Continuous low speed: While shutter-release button is held down, camera takes photographs at frame rate selected for Custom Setting d5 (CL mode shooting speed, 0 58, 239).
Frame Advance Rate The frame rate for continuous shooting (low and high speed) varies with the option chosen for image area (0 63) and, when an NEF (RAW) image quality option is selected, the NEF (RAW) bit depth (0 67). The table below gives the approximate frame rates for a fully-charged EN-EL15 battery, continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, and the remaining settings at default values. Image area DX (24×16) 1.
Self-Timer Mode The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. Before shooting, mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 1 Select self-timer mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to E. Release mode dial 2 Frame the photograph and focus. In single-servo autofocus (0 71), photographs can only be taken if the in-focus (I) indicator appears in the viewfinder. 3 k Start the timer.
A Cover the Viewfinder When taking photos without your eye to the viewfinder, remove the DK-23 rubber eyecup (q) and insert the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap as shown (w). This prevents light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure. Hold the camera firmly when removing the rubber eyecup.
Mirror up Mode Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the mirror is raised. Use of a tripod is recommended. 1 Select mirror up mode. Press the release mode dial lock release and rotate the release mode dial to MUP. Release mode dial 2 Raise the mirror. Frame the picture, focus, and then press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to raise the mirror.
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dImage Recording Options Image Area Choose an image area from DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12). Option a DX (24×16) c 1.3× (18×12) Description Pictures are recorded using a 23.5 × 15.6 mm image area (DX format). Pictures are recorded using a 18.8 × 12.5 mm image area, producing a telephoto effect without the need to change lenses (0 68, 167). The camera can also record more images per second during continuous shooting (0 58). Viewfinder display Photo with DX image area (24×16) d Photo with image area of 1.
Image area can be set using the Image area option in the shooting menu or by pressing a control and rotating a command dial (0 65). ❚❚ The Image Area Menu 1 Select Image area in the shooting menu. Press G to display the menus. Highlight Image area in the shooting menu (0 224) and press 2. G button 2 Adjust settings. Choose an option and press J. d A The Viewfinder Display The viewfinder display for the 1.3× DX crop is shown at right. A c icon is displayed in the viewfinder when the 1.
❚❚ Camera Controls 1 Assign image area selection to a camera control. Select Choose image area as the “press + command dials” option for a camera control in the Custom Settings menu (0 229). Image area selection can be assigned to the Fn button (Custom Setting f2, Assign Fn button, 0 253), the depth-of-field preview button (Custom Setting f3, Assign preview button, 0 255), or the A AE-L/AF-L button (Custom Setting f4, Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 256). 2 Use the selected control to choose an image area.
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 (0 348). Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality). Option d File type Description Raw data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory card.
The following options can be accessed from the shooting menu. Press the G button to display the menus, highlight the desired option and press 2. ❚❚ JPEG Compression Choose the type of compression for JPEG images. Option Description Images are compressed to produce relatively uniform file size. O Size priority P Optimal quality Optimal image quality. File size varies with scene recorded. ❚❚ NEF (RAW) Recording > Type Choose the type of compression for NEF (RAW) images.
Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Choose from # Large, $ Medium, or % Small (note that image size varies depending on the option selected for Image area, 0 63): Option Size (pixels) Print size (cm/in.) * Large 6000 × 4000 50.8 × 33.9/20.0 × 13.3 DX (24×16) Medium 4496 × 3000 38.1 × 25.4/15.0 × 10.0 Small 2992 × 2000 25.3 × 16.9/10.0 × 6.7 Large 4800 × 3200 40.6 × 27.1/16.0 × 10.7 1.3× (18×12) Medium 3600 × 2400 30.5 × 20.3/12.0 × 8.0 Small 2400 × 1600 20.3 × 13.5/ 8.0 × 5.
Using Two Memory Cards When two memory cards are inserted in the camera, you can use the Role played by card in Slot 2 item in the shooting menu to choose the role played by the card in Slot 2.
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NFocus This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder. Focus can be adjusted automatically (see below) or manually (0 78). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 75) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 76). Autofocus To use autofocus, rotate the focus-mode selector to AF.
Autofocus mode can be selected by pressing the AFmode button and rotating the main command dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder or control panel. AF-mode button Main command dial AF-A AF-S AF-C A N Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below.
AF-Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected. • Single-point AF: Select the focus point as described on page 75; the camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus point only. Use with stationary subjects. • Dynamic-area AF: Select the focus point as described on page 75. In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, the camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus points if the subject briefly leaves the selected point.
AF-area mode can be selected by pressing the AF-mode button and rotating the subcommand dial until the desired setting is displayed in the viewfinder or control panel. AF-mode button Control panel N Sub-command dial Viewfinder A 3D-tracking When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera.
Focus Point Selection The camera offers a choice of 51 focus points that can be used to compose photographs with the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame. 1 Rotate the focus selector lock to ●. This allows the multi selector to be used to select the focus point. Focus selector lock 2 Select the focus point. Use the multi selector to select the focus point in the viewfinder while the exposure meters are on. Press J to select the center focus point.
Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus (0 72), focus lock can also be used to recompose the photograph after focusing on another object at the same distance as your original subject. Focus lock is most effective when an option other than autoarea AF is selected for AF-area mode (0 73). 1 Focus.
A Locking Focus with the AF-ON Button If desired, the autofocus can be assigned to a separate button in the Custom Settings menu, in which case focus will lock when the button is pressed and remain locked until the button is pressed again. The shutter can be released at any time regardless of the options selected for Custom Settings a1 (AF-C priority selection, 0 231) and a2 (AF-S priority selection, 0 231), and the in-focus indicator (I) will not be displayed in the viewfinder.
Manual Focus Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF NIKKOR lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 72). • AF lenses: Set the lens focus mode switch (if present) Focus-mode selector and camera focus-mode selector to M. D AF Lenses That Are Not AF-S Lenses Do not use AF lenses with the lens focus mode switch set to M and the camera focus-mode selector set to AF. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the camera or lens.
SISO Sensitivity The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. Choosing Auto allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions. The following options are available: Mode ISO sensitivity % Auto P, S, A, M 100–6400 in steps of 1/3 EV; Hi 0.3 to Hi 2 Other shooting modes Auto; 100–6400 in steps of 1/3 EV; Hi 0.
A Viewing ISO Sensitivity in the Information Display ISO sensitivity is shown in the information display. When Auto is selected, ISO AUTO and the sensitivity chosen by the camera is displayed as shown at right. 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 0.3–Hi 2 The settings Hi 0.3 through Hi 2 correspond to ISO sensitivities 0.
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) If On is selected for ISO sensitivity settings > Auto ISO sensitivity control in the shooting menu, 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). 1 Select Auto ISO sensitivity control for ISO sensitivity settings in the shooting menu. To display the menus, press the G button.
When On is selected, the viewfinder and control panel show ISO-AUTO. When sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user, these indicators flash. Control panel Viewfinder A S Turning Auto ISO Sensitivity Control On or Off You can turn auto ISO sensitivity control on or off by pressing the W (S) button and rotating the subcommand dial. ISO-AUTO is displayed when auto ISO sensitivity control is on.
ZExposure Metering (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Choose how the camera sets exposure in P, S, A, and M modes (in other modes, the camera selects the metering method automatically). Option Description Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations.
Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after using center-weighted metering and spot metering to meter exposure. Note that matrix metering will not produce the desired results. 1 Lock exposure. Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway.
A Metered Area In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 3.5-mm (0.14 in.) circle centered on the selected focus point. In center-weighted metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 8-mm circle in the center of the viewfinder.
Exposure Compensation (P, S, A, M and % Modes Only) 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 83). 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.
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 flash level and exposure, altering the brightness of both the main subject and the background. Custom Setting e4 (Exposure comp. for flash, 0 250) can be used to restrict the effects of exposure compensation to the background only.
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rWhite Balance (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source. In modes other than P, S, A, and M, white balance is set automatically by the camera. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources in P, S, A, and M modes, but other values can be selected if necessary according to the type of source: Option Color temp. * Description White balance is adjusted automatically. For best 3500– results, use type G or D lens.
A The Shooting Menu White balance can also be adjusted using the White balance option in the shooting menu (0 224), which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (0 91) or measure a value for preset white balance (0 95). The Auto option in the White balance menu offers a choice of Normal and Keep warm lighting colors, which preserves the warm colors produced by incandescent lighting, while the I Fluorescent option can be used to select the light source from the bulb types.
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 or by pressing the L (U) button and rotating the sub-command dial. ❚❚ The White Balance Menu 1 Select a white balance option in the shooting menu. To display the menus, press the G button.
3 Press J. Press J to save settings and return to the shooting menu. If white balance has been fine-tuned, an asterisk (“E”) will be displayed in the control panel. ❚❚ The L (U) Button r 92 At settings other than K (Choose color temp.) and L (Preset manual), the L (U) button can be used to fine-tune white balance on the amber (A)– blue (B) axis (0 91; to fine-tune white balance when K or L is selected, use the shooting menu as described on page 91).
A White Balance Fine-Tuning The colors on the fine-tuning axes are relative, not absolute. For example, moving the cursor to B (blue) when a “warm” setting such as J (incandescent) is selected for white balance will make photographs slightly “colder” but will not actually make them blue. A Color Temperature Fine-Tuning When Choose color temp. is selected, you can view the color temperature while fine-tuning white balance.
Choosing a Color Temperature When K (Choose color temp.) is selected for white balance, color temperature can be selected by pressing the L (U) button and rotating the subcommand dial. The color temperature is displayed in the control panel. L (U) button Sub-command dial Control panel r D Choose Color Temperature Note that the desired results will not be obtained with flash or fluorescent lighting. Choose N (Flash) or I (Fluorescent) for these sources.
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. The camera can store up to six values for preset white balance in presets d-1 through d-6.
3 Select a preset. Press the L (U) button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired white balance preset (d-1 to d-6) is displayed in the control panel. L (U) button 4 Sub-command dial Control panel Select direct measurement mode. Release the L (U) button briefly and then press the button until the L icon in the control panel starts to flash. A flashing D will also appear in the viewfinder. The displays will flash for about six seconds. Control panel Viewfinder 5 Measure white balance.
6 Check the results. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, C will flash in the control panel for about six seconds, while the viewfinder will show a flashing a. Control panel Viewfinder If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera may be unable to measure white balance. A flashing b a will appear in the control panel and viewfinder for about six seconds. Press the shutter-release button halfway to return to Step 5 and measure white balance again.
❚❚ Measuring White Balance During Live View (Spot White Balance) In live view, white balance can be measured in a selected area of the frame, eliminating the need to prepare a reference object or change lenses during telephoto photography. 1 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. a button 2 Set white balance to L (Preset manual). Press the L (U) button and rotate the main command dial until L is displayed in the monitor.
5 Position the target over a white or grey area. While D flashes in the display, use the multi selector to position the r over a white or grey area of the subject. 6 Measure white balance. Press J or press the shutter-release button all the way down to measure white balance. The time available to measure white balance is that selected for Custom Setting c4 (Monitor off delay) > Live view (0 238).
❚❚ Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from an existing photograph to a selected preset. 1 Select L (Preset manual) for White balance in the shooting menu. Press the G button and select White balance in the shooting menu. Highlight Preset manual and press 2. G button 2 Select a destination. Highlight the destination preset (d-1 to d-6) and press W (S). W (S) button 3 Choose Select image. Highlight Select image and press 2.
A Choosing a Source Image To view the image highlighted in Step 4 full frame, press and hold the X (T) button. X (T) button To view images in other locations, hold the D button and press 1. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; select the desired card and folder (0 186). D button A Choosing a White Balance Preset Press 1 to highlight the current white balance preset (d-1– d-6) and press 2 to select another preset.
❚❚ Entering a Comment Follow the steps below to enter a descriptive comment of up to thirty-six characters for a selected white balance preset. 1 Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu and press 2. 2 Select a preset. Highlight the desired preset and press W (S). W (S) button 3 Select Edit comment. Highlight Edit comment and press 2. r 4 Edit the comment. Edit the comment as described on page 111.
❚❚ Protecting a White Balance Preset Follow the steps below to protect the selected white balance preset. Protected presets can not be modified and the Fine-tune and Edit comment options can not be used. 1 Select L (Preset manual). Highlight Preset manual in the white balance menu and press 2. 2 Select a preset. Highlight the desired preset and press W (S). W (S) button 3 Select Protect. Highlight Protect and press 2. r 4 Select On.
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JImage Enhancement Picture Controls (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) 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 a choice of preset Picture Controls.
A Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls are created through modifications to existing Picture Controls using the Manage Picture Control option in the shooting menu (0 110). Custom Picture Controls can be saved to a memory card for sharing among other cameras of the same model and compatible software (0 112). A The Picture Control Indicator The current Picture Control is shown in the information display when the R button is pressed.
Modifying Picture Controls Existing preset or custom Picture Controls (0 110) can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. Choose a balanced combination of sharpening, contrast, and saturation using Quick adjust, or make manual adjustments to individual settings. 1 Select a Picture Control. Highlight the desired Picture Control in the Picture Control list (0 105) and press 2. 2 Adjust settings. Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting (0 108) and press 4 or 2 to choose a value.
❚❚ 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 by adjusting sharpening, contrast, and Quick adjust saturation (note that this resets all manual adjustments). For example, choosing positive values for Vivid makes pictures more vivid. Not available with Neutral, Monochrome or custom Picture Controls. Control the sharpness of outlines.
A The Picture Control Grid Pressing the W (S) button in Step 2 on page 107 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 W (S) 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.
Creating Custom Picture Controls The Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls. 1 Select Manage Picture Control in the shooting menu. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Manage Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2. G button 2 Select Save/edit. Highlight Save/edit and press 2. 3 Select a Picture Control.
6 Name the Picture Control. The text-entry dialog shown at right will be Keyboard displayed. By default, new Picture Controls area are named by adding a two-digit number Name area (assigned automatically) to the name of the existing Picture Control; to use the default name, proceed to Step 7. To move the cursor in the name area, hold the W (S) button and press 4 or 2.
Sharing Custom Picture Controls Custom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX 2 or optional software such as Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera, or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in other D7100 cameras and software and then deleted when no longer needed.
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows Active D-Lighting (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Active D-Lighting preserves 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 matrix metering (0 83).
To use Active D-Lighting: 1 Select Active D-Lighting in the shooting menu. To display the menus, press the G button. Highlight Active D-Lighting in the shooting menu and press 2. G button 2 Choose an option. Highlight Y Auto, Z Extra high, P High, Q Normal, R Low, or Off and press J. If Y Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust Active D-Lighting according to shooting conditions (note, however, that the effects may not visible in mode M and when center-weighted or spot metering is used).
High Dynamic Range (HDR) (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Used with high-contrast subjects, High Dynamic Range (HDR) preserves details in highlights and shadows by combining two shots taken at different exposures. HDR is most effective when used with matrix metering (0 83; with other metering methods and a non-CPU lens, a strength of v Auto is equivalent to T Normal). It can not be used to record NEF (RAW) images.
3 Choose the HDR strength. To choose the difference in exposure between the two shots (HDR strength), highlight HDR strength and press 2. Highlight v Auto, c Extra high, S High, T Normal, or U Low and press J. If v Auto is selected, the camera will automatically adjust HDR strength according to shooting conditions. 4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera takes two exposures when the shutterrelease button is pressed all the way down.
D Framing HDR Photographs The edges of the image will be cropped out. The desired results may not be achieved if the camera or subject moves during shooting. Depending on the scene, the effect many not be visible, shadows may appear around bright objects, or halos may appear around dark objects. Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects.
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lFlash Photography Using the Built-in Flash The built-in flash has a Guide Number (GN) 12/39 (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F) and provides coverage for the angle of view of a 16 mm lens. It can be used not only when natural lighting is inadequate but to fill in shadows and backlit subjects or to add a catch light to the subject’s eyes. ❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash: i, k, p, n, o, s, w, and g Modes 1 Choose a flash mode (0 120). 2 Take pictures.
Flash Mode The flash modes available vary with shooting mode: i, k, p, n, s, w, g o Auto+slow sync+ red-eye reduction Auto Auto+red-eye reduction j Fill flash Auto+slow sync j Off 0 Off P, A S, M Fill flash Fill flash Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction Slow sync+red-eye reduction Rear-curtain sync Slow sync Rear curtain+slow sync * * S is displayed when setting is complete.
A Default Flash Modes Default flash modes are shown below. Mode Default i, k, p, n, w, g Auto s Auto+red-eye reduction Mode o 0, P, S, A, M Default Auto+slow sync Fill flash 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 backlit, flash pops up automatically when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required.
A Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash The following shutter speeds are available with the built-in flash. Mode i, P, A, k, p, s, w, g n, 0 o Shutter speed 1/250–1/60 s 1/250–1/125 s 1/250–1 s Mode S M Shutter speed 1/250–30 s 1/250–30 s, A A Flash Control Mode The camera supports the following i-TTL flash control modes: • i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR: Flash emits series of nearly invisible preflashes (monitor preflashes) immediately before main flash.
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 16 200 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 Aperture at ISO equivalent of 400 800 1600 3200 2.8 4 5.6 8 4 5.6 8 11 5.6 8 11 16 8 11 16 22 11 16 22 32 16 22 32 — 22 32 — — 32 — — — 6400 11 16 22 32 — — — — Approximate range m ft 0.7–8.5 2 ft 4 in.–27 ft 11 in. 0.6–6.0 2 ft–19 ft 8 in. 0.6–4.2 2 ft–13 ft 9 in. 0.6–3.0 2 ft–9 ft 10 in. 0.6–2.1 2 ft–6 ft 11 in. 0.6–1.5 2 ft–4 ft 11 in. 0.
Flash Compensation (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3EV to +1EV in increments of 1/3 EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections. Press the M (Y) button and rotate the subcommand dial until the desired value is displayed in the control panel.
FV Lock This feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash output is appropriate to the subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame. Flash output is adjusted automatically for any changes in ISO sensitivity and aperture. To use FV lock: 1 Assign FV lock to the Fn button. Select FV lock for Custom Setting f2 (Assign Fn button > Press, 0 253). 2 Raise the flash.
5 Recompose the photograph. 6 Take the photograph. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. If desired, additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV lock. 7 Release FV lock. Press the Fn button to release FV lock. Confirm that the FV lock icon (e) is no longer displayed in the viewfinder. D Using FV Lock with the Built-in Flash FV lock is only available with the built-in flash when TTL is selected for Custom Setting e3 (Flash cntrl for built-in flash, 0 246).
&Remote Control Photography Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote Control The optional ML-L3 remote control (0 309) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. 1 Select Remote control mode (ML-L3). Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Remote control mode (ML-L3) in the shooting menu and press 2. G button 2 Choose a remote control mode. Highlight one of the following options and press J.
4 Take the photograph. From a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less, aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at either of the infrared receivers on the camera (0 3, 5) and press the ML-L3 shutter-release button. In delayed remote mode, the self-timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released. In quick-response remote mode, the self-timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released.
A Exiting Remote Control Mode Remote control is cancelled automatically if no photograph is taken before the time selected for Custom Setting c5 (Remote on duration (ML-L3), 0 238), Off is selected for Remote control mode (ML-L3), a two-button reset is performed, or shooting options are reset using Reset shooting menu. D Assign Shutter Button If Record movies is selected for Custom Setting g4 (Assign shutter button, 0 260), the ML-L3 can not be used when the live view selector is rotated to 1.
Wireless Remote Controllers When the camera is used with optional WR-1 (0 309) and WR-R10/WR-T10 (0 309) wireless remote controllers, the shutter-release buttons on the WR-1 and WR-T10 perform the same functions as the camera shutter-release button, allowing remote continuous and self-timer photography. WR-1 Wireless Remote Controllers When a WR-1 is connected to the camera accessory terminal, the shutter can be released using another WR-1.
tOther Shooting Options Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the W (S) and E buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The control panel turns off briefly while settings are reset.
t Option Autofocus (live view/movie) Autofocus mode AF-area mode m, r, w, %, g, u, 1, 2, 3, P, S, A, M n, 0 i, j, k, l, p, o, s, t, u, v, x, y, z Focus point 3 Metering AE lock hold Bracketing Picture Control settings 4 Flash compensation Exposure compensation Exposure delay mode Flash mode i, k, p, n, w, g s o 0, P, S, A, M FV lock Multiple exposure Flexible program + NEF (RAW) Special effects mode g Vividness Outlines i Orientation Width u Color Color range Default 0 AF-S 155 Wide-area AF Normal-are
Bracketing (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Bracketing automatically varies exposure, flash level, Active D-Lighting (ADL), or white balance slightly with each shot, “bracketing” the current value.
3 Select a bracketing increment. Pressing the D button and rotate the sub-command dial to choose a bracketing increment. Bracketing increment D button Sub-command dial Control panel The bracketing programs with an increment of 1/3 EV are listed below: Control panel display A No. of shots 3 Bracketing order (EVs) 0/+0.3/+0.7 3 0/–0.7/–0.3 2 0/+0.3 2 0/–0.3 3 0/–0.3/+0.3 5 0/–0.7/–0.3/+0.3/+0.
4 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-byshot according to the bracketing program selected. Modifications to exposure are added to those made with exposure compensation (0 86), making it possible to achieve exposure compensation values of more than 5 EV. While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing progress indicator will be displayed in the control panel. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot.
A Exposure and Flash Bracketing In continuous low speed and continuous high speed release modes, shooting will pause after the number of shots specified in the bracketing program have been taken. Shooting will resume the next time the shutter-release button is pressed.
❚❚ White Balance Bracketing The camera creates multiple copies of each photograph, each with a different white balance. For more information on white balance, see page 89. 1 Select white balance bracketing. Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set. 2 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the D button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence and the order in which they will be taken.
3 Select a white balance increment. Pressing the D button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose from increments of 1 (5 mired; 0 93), 2 (10 mired), or 3 (15 mired). The B value indicates the amount of blue, the A value the amount of amber (0 91). White balance increment D button Sub-command dial Control panel The bracketing programs with an increment of 1 are listed below. Control panel display 4 No.
❚❚ ADL Bracketing The camera varies Active D-Lighting over a series of exposures. For more information on Active D-Lighting, see page 113. 1 Select ADL bracketing. Choose ADL bracketing for Custom Setting e6 Auto bracketing set. 2 Choose the number of shots. Pressing the D button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence.
3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary Active D-Lighting shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing progress indicator will be displayed in the control panel. A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot: if the bracketing program contains two shots, the indicator will change from to , while if the program contains three shots the indicator will change from to to .
Multiple Exposure (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Follow the steps below to record a series of two or three exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures produce colors noticeably superior to those in software-generated photographic overlays created from existing images. ❚❚ Creating a Multiple Exposure Multiple exposures can not be recorded in live view. Exit live view before proceeding.
2 Select a mode. Highlight Multiple exposure mode and press 2. Highlight one of the following and press J. • To take a series of multiple exposures, select 6 On (series). Multiple exposure shooting will continue until you select Off for Multiple exposure mode. • To take one multiple exposure, select On (single photo). Normal shooting will resume automatically after you have created a single multiple exposure. • To exit without creating additional multiple exposures, select Off.
4 Choose the amount of gain. Highlight Auto gain and press 2. The following options will be displayed. Highlight an option and press J. • On: Gain is adjusted according to number of exposures actually recorded (gain for each exposure is set to 1/2 for 2 exposures, 1/3 for 3 exposures, etc.). • Off: Gain is not adjusted when recording multiple exposure. Recommended if background is dark. 5 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
❚❚ Interrupting Multiple Exposures To interrupt a multiple exposure before the specified number of exposures have been taken, select Off for multiple exposure mode. If shooting ends before the specified number of exposures have been taken, a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been recorded to that point. If Auto gain is on, gain will be adjusted to reflect the number of exposures actually recorded.
Interval Timer Photography The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. D Before Shooting Do not select self-timer (E) or MUP release mode when using the interval timer. Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. Before choosing a starting time, select Time zone and date in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date (0 265).
4 Choose the number of intervals and number of shots per interval. Press 4 or 2 to highlight number of intervals or number of shots; press 1 or 3 to change. Press 2 to continue. Number of Number Total intervals of shots/ number of interval shots 5 Start shooting. Highlight On and press J (to return to the shooting menu without starting the interval timer, highlight Off and press J).
A Interval Timer Photography Interval timer photography can not be combined with remote control photography using the optional ML-L3 remote control (0 127), live view photography (0 153), or movie live view (0 161). A Release Mode Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera will take the specified number of shots at each interval. In continuous modes, photographs will be taken at a rate given on page 58.
❚❚ Pausing Interval Timer Photography Interval timer photography can be paused by: • Pressing the J button between intervals • Highlighting Start > Pause in the interval timer menu and pressing J • Turning the camera off and then on again (if desired, the memory card can be replaced while the camera is off ) • Selecting self-timer (E) or MUP release mode To resume shooting: 1 Choose a new starting time. Choose a new starting time as described on page 145. 2 Resume shooting.
Non-CPU Lenses By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to a variety of CPU lens functions when using a non-CPU lens.
The camera can store data for up to nine non-CPU lenses. To enter or edit data for a non-CPU lens: 1 Select Non-CPU lens data. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu and press 2. G button 2 Choose a lens number. Highlight Lens number and press 4 or 2 to choose a lens number between 1 and 9. 3 Enter the focal length and aperture. Highlight Focal length (mm) or Maximum aperture and press 4 or 2 to edit the highlighted item.
To recall lens data when using a non-CPU lens: 1 Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control. Select Choose non-CPU lens number as the “Press + command dials” option for a camera control in the Custom Settings menu. Non-CPU lens number selection can be assigned to the Fn button (Custom Setting f2, Assign Fn button, 0 253), the depth-of-field preview button (Custom Setting f3, Assign preview button, 0 255), or the A AE-L/AF-L button (Custom Setting f4, Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 256).
Using a GPS Unit An optional GP-1 GPS unit can be connected to the camera’s accessory terminal (0 310) using the cable supplied with the GPS unit, allowing information on the camera’s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken. Turn the camera off before connecting the GPS unit; for more information, see the manual provided with the GPS Unit. ❚❚ Setup Menu Options The GPS item in the setup menu contains the options listed below.
xLive View Photography Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. 1 Rotate the live view selector to C (live view photography). D Cover the Viewfinder To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with exposure, remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap before shooting (0 60). 2 Live view selector Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor.
5 Take the picture. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. The monitor will turn off. 6 Exit live view mode. Press the a button to exit live view mode. D Ending Live View Live view ends automatically if the lens is removed. Live view may also end automatically to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits; exit live view when the camera is not in use.
Focusing in Live View To focus using autofocus, rotate the focus-mode selector to AF and follow the steps below to choose autofocus and AF-area modes. For information on focusing manually, see page 159. Focus-mode selector ❚❚ Choosing a Focus Mode The following autofocus modes are available in live view (note that full-time-servo AF is not available in g and i modes): Mode AF-S AF-F Description Single-servo AF: For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
❚❚ Choosing an AF-Area Mode In modes other than i, the following AF-area modes can be selected in live view (note that subject-tracking AF is not available in %, g, and u modes): Mode ! $ % & Description Face-priority AF: Use for portraits.
Using the P Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the P button during live view photography. Highlight items using the multi selector and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item. After choosing the desired setting, press J to exit. Option P button Description Choose from the DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12) image areas (0 63). Image area Image quality Image size Choose image quality (0 66). Choose image size (0 68). Choose a Picture Control (0 105).
The Live View Display: Live View Photography we q r t Item q Time remaining w Autofocus mode e AF-area mode r Focus point t Exposure indicator Description The amount of time remaining before live view ends automatically. Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less. The current autofocus mode. The current AF-area mode. The current focus point. The display varies with the option selected for AF-area mode. Indicates whether the photograph would be under- or overexposed at current settings (mode M only).
The Information Display: Live View Photography To hide or display indicators in the monitor during live view photography, press the R button. Information on Information off Virtual horizon (0 269) Framing guides Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 78), rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus. To magnify the view in the monitor up to about 19× for precise focus, press the X (T) button.
A Non-CPU Lenses When using non-CPU lenses, be sure to enter the focal length and maximum aperture using the Non-CPU lens data option in the setup menu (0 149). Non-CPU lenses can be used only in A and M modes (0 47); aperture can be adjusted using the lens aperture ring.
yMovie Live View Movies can be recorded in live view. 1 Rotate the live view selector to 1 (movie live view). Live view selector 2 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor as it would appear in the actual movie, modified for the effects of exposure. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder. a button A The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 165) indicates that movies can not be recorded.
5 Focus. Frame the opening shot and focus as described in Steps 3 and 4 on pages 153 (for more information on focusing in movie live view, see page 155). Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face-priority AF drops in movie live view.
7 End recording. Press the movie-record button again to end recording. Recording will end automatically when the maximum length is reached, or the memory card is full. A Maximum Length The maximum length for individual movie files is 4 GB (for maximum recording times, see page 169); note that depending on memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 347).
Using the P Button The options listed below can be accessed by pressing the P button before recording begins in movie live view (pressing the P button while recording is in progress has no effect). Highlight items using the multi selector and press 2 to view options for the highlighted item. After choosing P button the desired setting, press J to exit. Option Description Choose from the DX (24×16) and 1.3× (18×12) image areas (0 63). Image area Choose a Picture Control (0 105).
The Live View Display: Movie Live View q ty w e r Item Description Indicates that movies can not be recorded. q “No movie” icon Volume of audio output to headphones. w Headphone volume Microphone sensitivity Microphone sensitivity for movie recording. e Sound level for audio recording. Displayed in red if level is too r Sound level high; adjust microphone sensitivity accordingly. Time remaining The recording time available for movies. t (movie live view) The frame size for movie recording.
The Information Display: Movie Live View To hide or display indicators in the monitor during movie live view, press the R button. Information on Information off Virtual horizon (0 269) Framing guides y A See Also Frame size, microphone sensitivity, and card slot options are also available in the Movie settings menu (0 169). Focus can be adjusted manually as described on page 159.
Image Area Regardless of the option selected for Image area in the shooting menu (0 63), all movies and photographs recorded in movie live view (0 161) have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. Selecting 1.3× (18×12), however, reduces the angle of view and increases the apparent focal length of the lens. A c icon is displayed when 1.3× (18×12) is selected. DX (24×16) 1.
A HDMI If the camera is connected to an HDMI device (0 215), the view through the lens will appear both in the camera monitor and on the HDMI device. Indicators in the monitor and on the HDMI device can be hidden or displayed using the R button. To use live view when the camera is connected to an HDMI-CEC device, select Off for HDMI > Device control in the setup menu (0 216).
Movie Settings Use the Movie settings option in the shooting menu to adjust the following settings. • Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality: Choose from the following options: Frame size/frame rate v/8 w/9 o/1 p/2 q/3 r/4 s/5 Frame size (pixels) Frame rate * 1920 × 1080 1920 × 1080 1920 × 1080 1920 × 1080 1920 × 1080 1280 × 720 1280 × 720 60i 50i 30p 25p 24p 60p 50p Movie quality Maximum length Maximum bit rate (Mbps) (★ high quality/Normal) (★ high quality/Normal) 24/12 20 min./ 29 min.
1 Select Movie settings. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Movie settings in the shooting menu and press 2. G button 2 Choose movie options. Highlight the desired item and press 2, then highlight an option and press J. y D Frame Size and Rate Frame size and rate affects the distribution and amount of noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or bright spots).
Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 185). Press J to start playback. 1 icon Length Current position/total length Movie progress bar Volume Guide The following operations can be performed: To Use Pause Play Rewind/ advance Skip 10 s Skip ahead/ back Adjust volume Trim movie Exit Return to shooting mode Description Pause playback. J Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/ advance.
A The 2 Icon 2 is displayed in full-frame and movie playback if the movie was recorded without sound.
Editing Movies Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills. Option 9 Choose start/end point 4 Save selected frame Description Create a copy from which the opening or closing footage has been removed. Save a selected frame as a JPEG still. Trimming Movies To create trimmed copies of movies: 1 Display a movie full frame.
4 Select Choose start/end point. Highlight Choose start/end point and press J. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; choose whether the current frame will be the starting or end point of the copy and press J. 5 Delete frames. If the desired frame is not currently displayed, press 4 or 2 to advance or rewind (to skip to 10 s ahead or back, rotate the main command dial; to skip to the first or last frame, rotate the sub-command dial).
A Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long. If a copy can not be created at the current playback position, the current position will be displayed in red in Step 5 and no copy will be created. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory card. Copies have the same time and date of creation as the original. A The Retouch Menu Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option in the retouch menu (0 273).
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 171; your approximate position in the movie can be ascertained from the movie progress bar. Press 4 or 2 to rewind or advance and press 3 to pause the movie at the frame you intend to copy. 2 Display movie edit options. Press the P button to display movie edit options. P button 3 Choose Save selected frame. Highlight Save selected frame and press J.
%Special Effects Special effects can be used when recording images. Shooting with Special Effects To view the currently selected special effect mode, rotate the mode dial to q and press the R button. To choose another special effect mode, rotate the main command dial. Mode dial Main command dial Monitor A NEF (RAW) If NEF (RAW) + JPEG is selected for image quality in %, g, i, or u mode, only the JPEG images will be recorded (0 66).
% Night Vision Use under conditions of darkness to record monochrome images at high ISO sensitivities (with some noise in the form of randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines). Manual focus can be used if the camera is unable to focus using autofocus. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended to reduce blur.
u Selective Color All colors other than the selected colors are recorded in black and white. The effect can be chosen during live view (0 182). The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended when lighting is poor. 1 Silhouette Silhouette subjects against bright backgrounds. The built-in flash turns off; use of a tripod is recommended when lighting is poor. 2 High Key Use with bright scenes to create bright images that seem filled with light. The built-in flash turns off.
Options Available in Live View ❚❚ g Color Sketch 1 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. a button 2 Adjust options. Press J to display the options shown at right (note that the options temporarily clear from the display during autofocus). Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Outlines and press 4 or 2 to change.
❚❚ i Miniature Effect 1 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. a button 2 Position the focus point. Use the multi selector to position the focus point in the area that will be in focus and then press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (note that the options temporarily clear from the display during autofocus).
❚❚ u Selective Color 1 Press the a button. The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. a button 2 Display options. Press J to display selective color options. 3 Select a color. Selected color Frame an object in the white square in the center of the display and press 1 to choose the color of the object as one that will remain in the final image (the camera may have difficulty detecting unsaturated colors; choose a saturated color).
6 Return to the live view display. Press J to return to live view. During shooting, only objects of the selected hues will be recorded in color; all others will be recorded in black-and-white. To exit live view, press the a button again. The selected settings will continue in effect and will apply to photographs taken using the viewfinder.
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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 O (Q) button Multi selector Sub-command dial K button G button L (U) button X (T) button W (S) button P button J button Main command dial A Rotate Tall To display “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs in tall orientation, select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (0 222).
To Use 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 (0 187). View photo information View thumbnails Zoom in on photograph Description W (S) See page 193 for more information. X (T) See page 195 for more information.
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 “image only”, shooting data, RGB histograms, highlights, and overview data are only displayed if corresponding option is selected for Playback display options (0 219). GPS data are only displayed if a GPS unit was used when the photo was taken. 1/ 12 1/ 12 NIKON D7100 L A T I T UD E L ONG I T U D E 1/ 125 F5.
❚❚ Highlights 1 Image highlights * 2 Folder number—frame number ............... 225 3 Current channel * 100 -1 Select R, G, B RGB Highlights * Flashing areas indicate highlights (areas that may be overexposed) for the current channel. Hold W (S) button and press 4 or 2 to cycle through channels as follows: RGB (all channels) R (red) G (green) B (blue) W (S) button ❚❚ RGB Histogram 3 White balance .....................................................
A Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed, press X (T). Use the X (T) and W (S) buttons to zoom in and out and scroll the image with the multi selector. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the monitor. A Histograms Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications.
❚❚ Shooting Data 3 Exposure compensation..................................86 M T R, S P D, A P . E X P . MO D E , I S O : , 1 / 4 0 0 0 , F 2. 8 : , H i 0. 3, : + 1. 3, + 5 / 6 F O C A L L E N G T H : 8 5 mm : 85 L EN S / 1. 4 : S / V R- O n A F / VR : B u i l t - i n , C MD F L ASH T YP E : S L OW S Y N C MO D E , : M : T T L , + 3. 0 A : T T L , + 3.
1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO sensitivity control on. 2 Displayed if Custom Setting b5 (Fine-tune optimal exposure, 0 236) has been set to a value other than zero for any metering method. 3 Displayed only if VR lens is attached. 4 Standard, Vivid, Portrait, and Landscape Picture Controls only. 5 Neutral, Monochrome, and custom Picture Controls. 6 Not displayed with monochrome Picture Controls. 7 Monochrome Picture Controls only.
❚❚ Overview Data 1/ 12 –1. 3 NIKON D7100 Hi 0. 3 1/ 4000 F2. 8 + 1. 0 SLOW –1. 3 85mm 1/ 4000 F2. 8 Hi 0. 3 + 1. 0 SLOW 85mm 0, 0 0, 0 100D7100 DSC_0001. JPG 15 / 10/ 2012 10: 02: 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 N OR ORMAL AL 6000x4000 Frame number/total number of images Protect status.................................................... 196 Camera name Retouch indicator............................................ 273 Histogram showing the distribution of tones in the image (0 189).
Thumbnail Playback To display images in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or 72 images, press the W (S) button. W (S) W (S) X (T) X (T) Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback To Use Display more images W (S) Display fewer images X (T) Highlight images View highlighted image Delete highlighted image Change protect status of highlighted image J Retouch photo or trim movie Description Press W (S) to increase the number of images displayed. Press X (T) to reduce the number of images displayed.
Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date, press the W (S) button when 72 images are displayed. Date list W (S) W (S) X (T) X (T) Thumbnail list Full-frame playback Thumbnail playback Calendar playback The operations can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date list or the thumbnail list: To Use Toggle between date W (S)/J list and thumbnail list Exit to thumbnail playback/Zoom in on X (T) highlighted photo • Date list: Highlight date.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the X (T) button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: To Zoom in or out View other areas of image Use Description Press X (T) to zoom in to maximum of approximately 38× (large images in X (T)/ 24 × 16/DX format), 28× (medium W (S) images) or 19× (small images). Press W (S) to zoom out.
Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, the L (U) button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the O (Q) button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 32, 262). To protect a photograph: 1 Select an image.
Deleting Photographs To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O (Q) 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. Note that pictures that are protected or hidden can not be deleted.
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 (0 199). R All Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0 217). If two cards are inserted, you can select the card from which pictures will be deleted.
4 Press J to complete the operation. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. ❚❚ 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 (S). Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures, or press and hold X (T) to view the current picture full screen.
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QConnections Installing ViewNX 2 Install the supplied software to display and ViewNX 2TM edit photographs and movies that have been copied to your computer. Before installing ViewNX 2, confirm that your computer meets the system requirements on page 202. Be sure to use the latest Your Imaging Toolbox version of ViewNX 2, which is available for download from the websites listed on page xxvi, as earlier versions that do not support the D7100 may fail to transfer NEF (RAW) images correctly.
4 Exit the installer. Windows Mac OS Click Yes Click OK The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 5 A Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. System Requirements CPU OS RAM Q 202 • Apple QuickTime (Windows only) Windows • Photos/JPEG movies: Intel Celeron, Pentium 4, or Core series, 1.6 GHz or better • H.264 movies (playback): 3.
Using ViewNX 2 Copy Pictures to the Computer Before proceeding, be sure you have installed the software on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD (0 201). 1 Choose how pictures will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied UC-E6 USB cable and then turn the camera on.
3 Click Start Transfer. At default settings, all the pictures on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Start Transfer 4 Terminate the connection. If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.
A For More Information Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. A Connecting Cables Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface cables. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. Close the connector cover when the connector is not in use. D During Transfer Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress.
Ethernet and Wireless Networks The optional UT-1 communication unit (0 310) requires Wireless Transmitter Utility version 1.4.0 or later (the Wireless Transmitter Utility is supplied with the UT-1; the latest versions of the UT-1 firmware and Wireless Transmitter Utility can be downloaded from the websites listed on page xxvi). When used with the D7100, the UT-1 requires firmware version 1.
D Image Upload When the UT-1 is connected, the P button functions during playback to select pictures for upload in ftp and image transfer modes. Other playback operations that use the P button, such as Side-by-side comparison (0 290), can not be performed even if the camera is not currently connected to a network. These functions can however be accessed by selecting an option other than FTP upload or Image transfer for Connection type.
Printing Photographs Selected JPEG images can be printed on a PictBridge printer (0 346) connected directly to the camera. Connecting the Printer Connect the camera using the supplied UC-E6 USB cable. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect the USB cable. Turn the printer on and 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 printer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub. 3 Turn the camera on.
Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 Select a picture. Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. Press the X (T) button to zoom in on the current frame (0 195; press K to exit zoom). To view six pictures at a time, press the W (S) button. Use the multi selector to highlight pictures, or press X (T) to display the highlighted picture full frame; to view images in other locations when thumbnails are displayed, hold the D button, press 1, and select the desired card and folder as described on page 186.
Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu. Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 208). G button 2 Choose an option. Highlight one of the following options and press 2. • Print select: Select pictures for printing. • Select date: Print one copy of all the pictures taken on a selected date. • Print (DPOF): Print an existing print order created with the DPOF print order option in the playback menu (0 213).
3 Select pictures or choose a date. If you chose Print select or Print (DPOF) in Step 2, press 4 or 2 to scroll through the pictures on the memory card; to view images in other locations, hold the D button, press 1, and select the desired card and folder as described on page 186. To display the current picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button. To select the current picture for printing, 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. Press J to display PictBridge printing options. 5 Adjust printing options. Choose page size, border, and time stamp options as described on page 209 (a warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small for an index print). 6 Start printing. Select Start printing and press J to start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press J.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The DPOF print order 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 DPOF print order item in the playback menu. Press the G button and select DPOF print order in the playback menu. Highlight Select/set and press 2 (to remove all photographs from the print order, select G button Deselect all?). 2 Select pictures.
4 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). • Print shooting data: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order. • Print date: Print date of recording on all pictures in print order. 5 Complete the print order. Press J to complete the print order.
Viewing Photographs on TV The camera can be connected to high-defintion video devices using a HighDefinition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from commercial sources). The cable must have a HDMI mini connector (Type C) for connection to the camera. 1 Turn the camera off. Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable. 2 Connect the HDMI cable as shown.
❚❚ HDMI Options The HDMI option in the setup menu (0 261) controls output resolution and can be used to enable the camera for remote control from devices that support HDMI-CEC (High-Definition 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. G button The playback menu contains the following options: Option Delete Playback folder Hide image Playback display options Copy image(s) 0 198 217 218 219 219 Option Image review After delete Rotate tall Slide show DPOF print order 0 222 222 222 223 213 A See Also Menu defaults are listed on page 324.
G button ➜ D playback menu Hide Image Hide or reveal pictures. Hidden pictures are visible only in the Hide image menu and can only be deleted by formatting the memory card. Option Select/set Description Hide or reveal selected pictures. Select date Selecting this option displays a list of dates. To hide all pictures taken on a date, highlight the date and press 2. Selected dates are marked by a L; to reveal all pictures taken on a selected date, highlight it and press 2.
Playback Display Options G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the information available in the playback photo information display (0 187). Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option, then press 2 to select the option for the photo information display. A L appears next to selected items; to deselect, highlight and press 2. To return to the playback menu, press J. G button ➜ D playback menu Copy Image(s) Copy pictures from one memory card to another.
3 Choose Select image(s). Highlight Select image(s) and press 2. 4 Select the source folder. Highlight the folder containing the images to be copied and press 2. 5 Make the initial selection. Before going on to select or deselect individual images, you can mark all or all protected images in the folder for copying by choosing Select all images or Select protected images. To mark only individually selected images for copying, choose Deselect all before proceeding. 6 Select additional images.
8 Select a destination folder. To enter a folder number, choose Select folder by number, enter the number (0 225), and press J. If the folder with the selected number does not already exist, a new folder will be created. To choose from a list of existing folders, choose Select folder from list, highlight a folder, and press J. 9 Copy the images. Highlight Copy image(s)? and press J. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press J. Press J again to exit when copying is complete.
Image Review G button ➜ D playback menu Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting. If Off is selected, pictures can only be displayed by pressing the K button. After Delete G button ➜ D playback menu Choose the picture displayed after an image is deleted. Option Description Display following picture. If deleted picture was last frame, previous S Show next picture will be displayed. Display previous picture.
G button ➜ D playback menu Slide Show Create a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 217). Hidden images (0 218) are not displayed. Option Start Image type Frame interval Description Start slide show. Choose type of image displayed from Still images and movies, Still images only, and Movies only. Choose how long each picture will be displayed. To start the slide show, highlight Start and press J.
C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab.
Storage Folder G button ➜ C shooting menu Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored. ❚❚ Selecting Folders by Folder Number 1 Choose Select folder by number. Highlight Select folder by number and press 2. The dialog shown at right will be displayed. 2 Choose a folder number. Press 4 or 2 to highlight a digit, press 1 or 3 to change. If a folder with the selected number already exists, a W, X, or Y icon will be displayed to the left of the folder number: • W : Folder is empty.
❚❚ Selecting Folders from a List 1 Choose Select folder from list. Highlight Select folder from list and press 2. 2 Highlight a folder. Press 1 or 3 to highlight a folder. 3 Select the highlighted folder. Press J to select the highlighted folder and return to the shooting menu. Subsequent photographs will be stored in the selected folder.
Color Space G button ➜ C shooting menu The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose sRGB for photographs that will be printed or used “as is,” with no further modification. Adobe RGB has a wider color gamut and is recommended for images that will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving the camera. A Color Space Color spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values that represent them in a digital image file.
Long Exposure NR (Long Exposure Noise Reduction) G button ➜ C shooting menu If On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 1 s will be processed to reduce noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog).
A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings To display the Custom Settings menu, press G and select the A (Custom Settings menu) tab. G button Custom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences.
The following Custom Settings are available: a a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 b b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 c c1 c2 c3 c4 c5 d d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 d8 Custom Setting Reset custom settings Autofocus AF-C priority selection AF-S priority selection Focus tracking with lock-on AF point illumination Focus point wrap-around Number of focus points Built-in AF-assist illuminator Metering/exposure ISO sensitivity step value EV steps for exposure cntrl Easy exposure compensation Center-weighted area Fine-tune optimal exposure Timers/AE l
Reset Custom Settings G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select Yes to restore Custom Settings to their default values (0 325). a: Autofocus a1: AF-C Priority Selection G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When AF-C is selected for viewfinder photography (0 71), this option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority).
a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the subject when AF-C is selected or continuous-servo autofocus is selected when the camera is in AF-A mode for viewfinder photography (0 71). Option C 5 (Long) Description When the distance to the subject changes abruptly, the camera waits for the specified period before adjusting the distance to the subject.
a6: Number of Focus Points G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the number of focus points available for manual focus-point selection. Option Description B 51 points Choose from the 51 focus points shown at right. A 11 points Choose from the 11 focus points shown at right. Use for quick focus-point selection. a7: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when lighting is poor.
b: Metering/Exposure b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Select the increments used when making adjustments to ISO sensitivity. If possible, the current ISO sensitivity setting is maintained when the step value is changed. If the current setting is not available at the new step value, ISO sensitivity will be rounded to the nearest available setting.
b3: Easy Exposure Compensation G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls whether the E button is needed to set exposure compensation (0 86). If On (Auto reset) or On is selected, the 0 at the center of the exposure display will flash even when exposure compensation is set to ±0. Option Description Exposure compensation is set by rotating one of the command dials (see note below).
b4: Center-Weighted Area G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu When calculating exposure, center-weighted metering assigns the greatest weight to a circle in the center of the frame. The diameter (φ ) of this circle can be set to 6, 8, 10, or 13 mm or to the average of the entire frame. Note that the diameter is fixed at 8 mm when a non-CPU lens is used, regardless of the setting selected for Non-CPU lens data in the setup menu (0 149).
c2: Standby timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how long the camera continues to meter exposure when no operations are performed. The shutter-speed and aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder turn off automatically when the timer expires. Choose a shorter standby timer delay for longer battery life. c3: Self-Timer G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay, the number of shots taken, and the interval between shots in self-timer mode (0 59).
c4: Monitor off Delay G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose how long the monitor remains on when no operations are performed during playback (Playback; defaults to 10 s) and image review (Image review; defaults to 4 s), when menus (Menus; defaults to 1 minute) or information (Information display; defaults to 10 s) are displayed, or during live view and movie recording (Live view; defaults to 10 minutes). Choose a shorter monitor-off delay for longer battery life.
d2: Viewfinder Grid Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose On to display on-demand grid lines in the viewfinder (0 9) for reference when composing photographs using the DXformat image area (0 63). d3: ISO Display and Adjustment G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If Show ISO sensitivity or Show ISO/Easy ISO is selected, the control panel will show ISO sensitivity in place of the number of exposures remaining.
d6: Max. Continuous Release G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst in continuous mode can be set to any value between 1 and 100. A The Memory Buffer Regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting d6, shooting will slow when the memory buffer fills (t00). See page 348 for more information on the capacity of the memory buffer.
d8: Information Display G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If Auto (v) is selected, the color of the lettering in the information display (0 10) will automatically change from black to white or white to black to maintain contrast with the background. To always use the same color lettering, select Manual and choose Dark on light (w; black lettering) or Light on dark (x; white lettering). Monitor brightness will automatically be adjusted for maximum contrast with the selected text color.
d12: MB-D15 Battery Type G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu To ensure that the camera functions as expected when the optional MB-D15 battery pack is used with AA batteries, match the option selected in this menu to the type of batteries inserted in the battery pack. There is no need to adjust this option when using EN-EL15 batteries. Option 1 LR6 (AA alkaline) 2 HR6 (AA Ni-MH) 3 FR6 (AA lithium) Description Select when using LR6 alkaline AA batteries. Select when using HR6 Ni-MH AA batteries.
d13: Battery Order G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose whether the battery in the camera or the batteries in the battery pack are used first when an optional MB-D15 battery pack is attached. Note that if the MB-D15 is powered by an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5B power connector, the AC adapter will be used regardless of the option selected. A s icon is displayed in the camera control panel when the batteries in the MB-D15 are in use.
e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Sync Speed G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls flash sync speed. Option Description Auto FP high-speed sync is used when a compatible flash unit is attached (0 305). If the built-in flash or other flash units are used, shutter speed is set 1/320 s to 1/320 s. When the camera shows a shutter speed of 1/320 s in mode P or A, (Auto FP) auto FP high-speed sync will be activated if the actual shutter speed is faster than 1/320 s.
❚❚ Auto FP High-Speed Sync When 1/320 s (Auto FP) or 1/250 s (Auto FP) is selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed, 0 244), the built-in flash can be used at shutter speeds as fast as 1/320 s or 1/250 s, while compatible optional flash units (0 305) can be used at any shutter speed (Auto FP High-Speed Sync).
e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-in Flash G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash. Option 1 2 3 4 Description Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting TTL conditions. Choose the flash level (0 246). The camera does not emit monitor preManual flashes. The flash fires repeatedly while the shutter is open, producing a strobeRepeating flash light effect (0 246).
A The SB-400 When an optional SB-400 flash unit is attached and turned on, Custom Setting e3 changes to Optional flash, allowing the flash control mode for the SB-400 to be selected from TTL and Manual (Repeating flash and Commander mode options are not available). A “Times“ The options available for Repeating flash > Times are determined by flash output.
Follow the steps below to take photographs in commander mode. 1 Adjust settings for the built-in flash. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the built-in flash. Note that output level can not be adjusted in – – mode. 2 Adjust settings for group A. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the flash units in group A. 3 Adjust settings for group B. Choose the flash control mode and output level for the flash units in group B. U 248 4 Select the channel. 5 Press J.
6 Compose the shot. Compose the shot and arrange the flash units as shown below. Note that the maximum distance at which the remote flash units can be placed may vary with shooting conditions. 10 m/33 ft or less 60° or less 30° or less 30° or less 5 m/15 ft or less Wireless remote sensors on flash units should face camera. Camera (built-in flash) 5 m/15 ft or less 60° or less 7 Configure the remote flash units.
A The Flash Sync Mode Display M does not appear in the control panel flash sync mode display when – – is selected for Builtin flash > Mode. A Flash Compensation The flash compensation value selected with the M (Y) button and sub-command dial is added to the flash compensation values selected for the built-in flash, group A, and group B in the Commander mode menu. A Y icon is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder when a flash compensation value other than ±0 is selected for Built-in flash > TTL.
e5: Modeling Flash G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If On is selected when the camera is being used with the built-in flash or an optional CLS-compatible flash unit (0 305), a modeling flash will be emitted when the camera depth-of-field preview button is pressed (0 50). No modeling flash is emitted if Off is selected. e6: Auto Bracketing Set G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the setting or settings bracketed when auto bracketing (0 133) is in effect.
f: Controls G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu f1: OK Button This option determines the role assigned to the J button during viewfinder photography, playback, and live view (regardless of the option selected, pressing J when a movie is displayed full frame starts movie playback). ❚❚ Shooting Mode Role assigned to J button Option J Select center focus point Select center focus point. K Highlight active focus point Highlight the active focus point. Not used None.
f2: Assign Fn Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the Fn button, either by itself (Press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Press + command dials). ❚❚ Press Selecting Press displays the following options: q Option Preview r FV lock Description Press the Fn button to preview depth of field (0 50). Press the Fn button to lock flash value (built-in flash and compatible optional flash units only, 0 125, 305). Press again to cancel FV lock.
9 m n 6 Option Viewfinder grid display Viewfinder virtual horizon MY MENU Access top item in MY MENU K Playback None Description If DX (24×16) is selected for Image area (0 63), the Fn button can be used to display or hide the framing grid in the viewfinder (0 239). Press the Fn button to view a virtual horizon display in the viewfinder. Pressing the Fn button displays “MY MENU” (0 291). Press the Fn button to jump to the top item in “MY MENU.
❚❚ Press + Command Dials Selecting Press + command dials displays the following options: 5 Option Choose image area 1 step spd/ v aperture Choose non- w CPU lens y z number Active D-Lighting HDR (high dynamic range) None Description Press the Fn button and rotate a command dial to choose an image area (0 63).
f4: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the A AE-L/AF-L button, either by itself (Press) or when used in combination with the command dials (Press + command dials). ❚❚ Press Selecting Press displays the following options: Option AE/AF lock Description Focus and exposure lock while the A AE-L/AF-L button is pressed.
f5: Customize Command Dials G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu This option controls the operation of the main and sub-command dials. • Reverse rotation: Reverse the direction of rotation of the command dials when they are used to make adjustments to Exposure compensation and/or Shutter speed/aperture. Highlight options and press 2 to select or deselect, then press J. This setting also applies to the command dials for the MB-D15.
f6: Release Button to Use Dial G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu If Yes is selected, adjustments that are normally made by rotating the command dial while holding a button can instead be made by rotating the command dial after the button is released (setting ends when the button is pressed again, the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or the standby timer expires). The following buttons are affected: the E, M (Y), W (S), X (T), L (U), AF-mode, Z (Q), or D, Fn, preview, and A AE-L/AF-L buttons.
f9: Assign MB-D15 4 Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the function assigned to the A AE-L/AF-L button on the optional MB-D15 battery pack. Option B AE/AF lock C AE lock only E AE lock (Hold) F AF lock only A AF-ON r FV lock G Same as Fn button Description Focus and exposure lock while the MB-D15 A AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Exposure locks while the MB-D15 A AE-L/AF-L button is pressed.
g2: Assign Preview Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the depth-of-field preview button during movie live view. The options available are the same as for Assign Fn button (0 259). g3: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu Choose the role played by the A AE-L/AF-L button during movie live view. The options available are the same as for Assign Fn button (0 259), except that the default setting is AE/AF lock.
B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.
Format Memory Card G button ➜ B setup menu To begin formatting, choose a memory card slot and select Yes. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the card in the selected slot. Before formatting, be sure to make backup copies as required. D During Formatting Do not turn the camera off or remove memory cards during formatting. A Two-Button Format Memory cards can also be formatted by pressing the O (Q) and Z (Q) buttons for more than two seconds (0 32).
Image Dust Off Ref Photo G button ➜ B setup menu Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual). Image Dust Off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. A lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended. When using a zoom lens, zoom all the way in. 1 Choose a start option. Highlight one of the following options and press J.
3 Acquire dust off reference data. Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. The monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is pressed. Note that noise reduction will be performed if the subject is poorly lit, increasing recording times. If the reference object is too bright or too dark, the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data and the message shown at right will be displayed.
G button ➜ B setup menu Time Zone and Date Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off (0 28). Option Description Choose a time zone. The camera clock is automatically set to the time in Time zone the new time zone. Set the camera clock. If the clock is not set, a flashing B icon will appear Date and time in the information display. Date format Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed.
Battery Info G button ➜ B setup menu View information on the battery currently inserted in the camera. Item Charge No. of shots Battery age Description The current battery level expressed as a percentage. The number of times the shutter has been released with the current battery since the battery was last charged. Note that the camera may sometimes release the shutter without recording a photograph, for example when measuring preset white balance. A five-level display showing battery age.
Copyright Information G button ➜ B setup menu Add copyright information to new photographs as they are taken. Copyright information is included in the shooting data shown in the photo information display (0 190) and can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or in Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0 309). The following options are available: • Artist: Enter a photographer name as described on page 111. Photographer names can be up to 36 characters long.
Save/Load Settings G button ➜ B setup menu Select Save settings to save the following settings to the memory card in Slot 1 (0 69; if the card is full, an error will be displayed). Use this option to share settings among D7100 cameras.
G button ➜ B setup menu Virtual Horizon Display a virtual horizon based on information from the camera tilt sensor. If the camera is tilted neither left nor right, the roll reference line will turn green. Each division is equivalent to 5°. Camera level Camera tilted left or right D Tilting the Camera The virtual horizon display is not accurate when the camera is tilted at a sharp angle forward or back. If the camera is unable to measure tilt, the amount of tilt will not be displayed.
G button ➜ B setup menu AF Fine-tune Fine-tune focus for up to 12 lens types. AF tuning is not recommended in most situations and may interfere with normal focus; use only when required. Option AF fine-tune • On: Turn AF tuning on. (On/Off) • Off: Turn AF tuning off. Description Tune AF for the current lens (CPU lenses only). Press 1 or 3 to choose a value between +20 and Saved value –20. Values for up to 12 lens types can be stored. Only one value can be stored for each type of lens.
Wireless Mobile Adapter G button ➜ B setup menu Choose whether the camera will establish wireless connections with smart devices when an optional WU-1a wireless mobile adapter (0 310) is attached to the camera USB connector. Option Enable Disable Description Enable wireless connections to smart devices running the Wireless Mobile Utility. Disable wireless connections to smart devices. Choose this option in locations where the use of wireless devices is prohibited.
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 (if two Eye-Fi cards are inserted, you can choose the card used for upload). 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 options in the retouch menu are used to create trimmed or retouched copies of existing pictures.
Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy: 1 Select an item in the retouch menu. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an item, 2 to select. 2 Select a picture. Highlight a picture and press J (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button; to view images in other locations as described on page 186, hold D and press 1). A Retouch The camera may not be able to display or retouch images created with other devices. 3 Select retouch options.
A Creating Retouched Copies During Playback Retouched copies can also be created during playback. 2 Display picture full frame and press P. 2 Highlight an option and press J. Create retouched copy.
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 Reduce size of crop Increase size of crop Use Description W (S) Press W (S) to reduce the size of the crop. X (T) Press X (T) to increase the size of the crop.
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 (0 189) giving the distribution of tones in the copy. Increase amount of green Create retouched copy Increase amount of blue Increase amount of amber Increase amount of magenta A Zoom To zoom in on the image displayed in the monitor, press X (T).
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 66, 68; all options are available).
4 Adjust gain. Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to select gain from values between 0.1 and 2.0. Repeat for the second image. The default value is 1.0; select 0.5 to halve gain or 2.0 to double it. The effects are visible in the Preview column. 5 Preview the overlay. Press 4 or 2 to place the cursor in the Preview column and press 1 or 3 to highlight 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. Highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X (T) button; to view images in other locations as described on page 186, hold D and press 1).
4 Copy the photograph. Highlight EXE and press J to create a JPEG copy of the selected photograph (to exit without copying the photograph, press the G button). Resize G button ➜ N retouch menu Create small copies of selected photographs. Photographs with an aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (0 163) can not be resized. 1 Select Resize. To resize selected images, press G to display the menus and select Resize in the retouch menu. 2 Choose a destination.
4 Choose pictures. Highlight Select image and press 2. The dialog shown at right will be displayed; highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W (S) button to select or deselect (to view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X (T) button; to view images in other locations as described on page 186, hold D and press 1). Selected pictures are marked by a 8 icon. Press J when the selection is complete. 5 Save the resized copies. A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
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 0.25 degrees, 4 to rotate it counterclockwise (the effect can be previewed in the edit display; note that edges of the image will be trimmed to create a square copy). 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. Press J to copy the photograph. Before After G button ➜ N retouch menu Color Sketch Create a copy of a photograph that resembles a sketch made with colored pencils. Press 1 or 3 to highlight Vividness or Outlines and press 4 or 2 to change.
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. The area that will be in focus in the copy is indicated by a yellow frame. To Choose orientation Press Description W (S) Press W (S) to choose orientation of area that is in focus. If area of effect is in wide orientation, press 1 or 3 to position frame showing area of copy that will be in focus.
Selective Color G button ➜ N retouch menu Create a copy in which only selected hues appear in color. 1 Select Selective color. Highlight Selective color in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog. 2 Select a photograph. Highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame, press and hold the X (T) button; to view images in other locations as described on page 186, hold D and press 1). Press J to select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step.
5 Choose the color range. Press 1 or 3 to increase or decrease the range of similar hues that will be included in the final photograph. Choose from values between 1 and 7; note that higher values may include hues from other colors. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. 6 Select additional colors. To select additional colors, rotate the main command dial to highlight another of the three color boxes at the top of the display and repeat Steps 3–5 to select another color.
Side-by-side Comparison Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available if P button is pressed to display the retouch menu when a copy or original is played back full frame. 1 Select a picture. In full-frame playback, select a retouched copy (shown by a o icon) or a photograph that has been retouched and press P. P button 2 Select Side-by-side comparison. Highlight Side-by-side comparison and press J. 3 Compare the copy with the original.
O My Menu/m Recent Settings To display My Menu, press G and select the O (My Menu) tab. G button The My Menu option can be used to create and edit a customized list of options from the playback, shooting, Custom Settings, setup, and retouch menus for quick access (up to 20 items). If desired, recent settings can be displayed in place of My Menu (0 294). Options can be added, deleted, and reordered as described below. ❚❚ Adding Options to My Menu 1 Select Add items.
5 Add more items. The items currently displayed in My Menu are indicated by a check mark. Items indicated by a V icon can not be selected. Repeat Steps 1–4 to select additional items. ❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu 1 Select Remove items. In My Menu (O), highlight Remove items and press 2. 2 Select items. Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Selected items are indicated by a check mark. 3 Delete the selected items. Press J.
❚❚ Reordering Options in My Menu 1 Select Rank items. In My Menu (O), highlight Rank items and press 2. 2 Select an item. Highlight the item you wish to move and press J. 3 Position the item. Press 1 or 3 to move the item up or down in My Menu and press J. Repeat Steps 2–3 to reposition additional items. 4 Exit to My Menu. Press the G button to return to My Menu.
Recent Settings To display the twenty most recently used settings, select m Recent settings for O My Menu > Choose tab. 1 Select Choose tab. In My Menu (O), highlight Choose tab and press 2. 2 Select m Recent settings. Highlight m Recent settings and press J. The name of the menu will change from “MY MENU” to “RECENT SETTINGS.” Menu items will be added to the top of the recent settings menu as they are used. To view My Menu again, select O My Menu for m Recent settings > Choose tab.
nTechnical Notes Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera. Compatible Lenses Camera setting CPU lenses 1 AF Lens/accessory Type G or D AF NIKKOR 2 ✔ AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR PC-E NIKKOR series — PC Micro 85mm f/2.
11 Range of rotation for AI 80–200mm f/2.8 ED tripod mount is limited by camera body. Filters can not be exchanged while AI 200–400mm f/4 ED is mounted on camera. 12 If maximum aperture is specified using Non-CPU lens data (0 149), aperture value will be displayed in viewfinder and control panel. 13 Can be used only if lens focal length and maximum aperture are specified using Non-CPU lens data (0 149). Use spot or center-weighted metering if desired results are not achieved.
A The AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter The AF-S/AF-I teleconverter can be used with the following AF-S and AF-I lenses: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S VR 70–200mm f/2.8G ED AF-S 80–200mm f/2.8D ED AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/4G ED VR AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED * AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II AF-S VR 200mm f/2G ED AF-S NIKKOR 200–400mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S VR 200–400mm f/4G ED AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S VR 300mm f/2.8G ED AF-S 300mm f/2.
A Lens f-number The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens. A Compatible Non-CPU Lenses When using non-CPU lenses and accessories, rotate the camera mode dial to A or M and set aperture using the lens aperture ring. In other modes, the shutter-release is disabled.
A The Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be used with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 16–300 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 red-eye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m (2 ft) and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses.
When 1.3× (18×12) is selected for Image area, the flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at ranges less than those given below. Lens AF-S DX NIKKOR 10–24mm f/3.5–4.5G ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12–24mm f/4G IF-ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.
D AF-Assist Illumination AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses: • AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED • AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200–400mm f/4G • AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II IF-ED • AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED • AF-S NIKKOR 200–400mm f/4G ED VR II • AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II At ranges under 0.7 m (2 ft 4 in.), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor: • AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm f/2.
A Calculating Angle of View The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D7100 when DX (24×16) is selected for Image area in the shooting menu, in contrast, is 23.5 × 15.6 mm, meaning that the angle of view of a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the D7100 (when 1.3× (18×12) is selected, the size of the area exposed is reduced and the angle of view is reduced by a further 1.3×).
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. 1 Remove the accessory shoe cover. 2 Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe. See the manual provided with the flash unit for details.
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. Refer to the documentation provided with the flash unit for details.
The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units: CLS-compatible flash units SU-800 SB-910 Close-up SB-900 SB-800 SB-700 SB-600 Commander photography SB-R200 SB-400 Single flash i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR 1 i-TTL Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR AA Auto aperture A Non-TTL auto GN Distance-priority manual M Manual RPT Repeating flash Remote flash control i-TTL i-TTL [A:B] Quick wireless flash control AA Auto aperture A Non-TTL auto M Manual RPT Repeating flash i-TTL i
❚❚ Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. Flash unit SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-30, SB-27 2, SB-22S, SB-23, SB-29 3, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24 SB-22, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15 SB-21B 3, SB-29S 3 Flash mode SB-50DX 1 A Non-TTL auto ✔ — ✔ — M Manual ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ G Repeating flash ✔ — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ REAR Rear-curtain sync 4 1 Select mode P, S, A, or M, lower built-in flash, and use optional flash unit only.
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 D7100 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, %, and u, the flash will fire with every shot, even in modes in which the built-in flash can not be used.
Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D7100. Power sources Filters Viewfinder eyepiece accessories n 308 • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15 (0 22, 24): Additional EN-EL15 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-25a/MH-25 (0 22): Recharge EN-EL15 batteries.
• Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package with such advanced editing features as selection control points and an auto retouch brush. • Camera Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from a computer to record movies and photographs and save photographs directly to the computer hard disk. Software Body cap Remote controls/ wireless remote controllers Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the websites listed on page xxvi for the latest information on supported operating systems.
• Communication Unit UT-1 (0 206): When connected to the camera using the USB cable supplied with the camera, the UT-1 can be used to connect to Ethernet networks and upload pictures to an ftp server or control the camera remotely using optional Camera Control Pro 2 software. Note that the UT-1 requires its own power source; use an optional EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery or an LAN adapters EP-5B power connector and EH-5b AC adapter.
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-5B power connector. Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation shown, using the connector to keep the orange battery latch pressed to one side. The latch locks the connector in place when the connector is fully inserted. 3 Close the battery-chamber cover.
Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store the battery in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Image Sensor Cleaning If you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing in photographs, you can clean the sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu. The sensor 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 Select Clean image sensor in the setup menu. Press the G button to display the menus. Highlight Clean image sensor in the setup menu and press 2.
❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown” Choose from the following options: Option 5 Clean at startup 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. Clean at shutdown Clean at startup & 7 The image sensor is cleaned automatically at startup and at shutdown. shutdown Cleaning off Automatic image sensor cleaning off. 6 1 Select Clean at startup/shutdown.
❚❚ Manual Cleaning If foreign matter can not be removed from the image sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (0 313), the sensor can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the sensor 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 image sensor.
5 Raise the mirror. Press the shutter-release button all the way down. The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open, revealing the image sensor. The display in the viewfinder will turn off and the row of dashes in the control panel will flash. 6 Examine the image sensor. Holding the camera so that light falls on the image sensor, examine the sensor for dust or lint. If no foreign objects are present, proceed to Step 8. 7 Clean the sensor.
A Use a Reliable Power Source The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged. If the camera powers off while the mirror is raised, the curtain will close automatically. To prevent damage to the curtain, observe the following precautions: • Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is raised.
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.
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. If the product will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate.
• Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance. • A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new EN-EL15 battery. • Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a spare EN-EL15 battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice.
Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode.
Custom Settings 6 n 322 a1: AF-C priority selection a2: AF-S priority selection a3: Focus tracking with lock-on a4: AF point illumination a5: Focus point wrap-around a6: Number of focus points a7: Built-in AF-assist illuminator b1: ISO sensitivity step value b2: EV steps for exposure cntrl b3: Easy exposure compensation b4: Center-weighted area b5: Fine-tune optimal exposure c1: Shutter-release button AE-L c2: Standby timer c3: Self-timer c4: Monitor off delay c5: Remote on duration (ML-L3) d1: Beep d2: V
k, p, S, A, n, o, i j P M s z z z z z — — z z — Custom Settings 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 l, m, 1, r, t, x, y, 2, u, v w z, 0 % g i u 3 z z z z z z z z — — — — — — — — e1: Flash sync speed e2: Flash shutter speed e3: Flash cntrl for built-in — — z z — — — — — — — — — flash/Optional flash e4: Exposure comp.
Defaults The default settings for the options in the camera menus are listed below. For information on two-button resets, see page 131.
❚❚ Custom Settings Menu Defaults * a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 c1 c2 c3 c4 c5 d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 d8 d9 d10 d11 Option Default AF-C priority selection Release AF-S priority selection Focus Focus tracking with lock-on 3 (Normal) AF point illumination Auto Focus point wrap-around No wrap Number of focus points 51 points Built-in AF-assist illuminator On ISO sensitivity step value 1/3 step EV steps for exposure cntrl 1/3 step Easy exposure compensation Off Center-weighted area ø 8 mm Fine-tune op
❚❚ Setup Menu Defaults Option Save user settings Save to U1 Save to U2 Monitor brightness Clean image sensor Clean at startup/shutdown Flicker reduction Time zone and date Daylight saving time n 326 Default Shooting mode defaults to P 0 Clean at startup & shutdown Auto Off 0 Option Auto image rotation HDMI 55 Output resolution 262 Device control GPS Standby timer 313 Use GPS to set camera clock 264 Wireless mobile adapter Eye-Fi upload 265 Default On 0 265 Auto On 216 Enable Yes Enable Enable 152
Exposure Program (Mode P) The exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph: ISO 100; lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G) Aperture Shutter speed (seconds) The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with ISO sensitivity; the above graph assumes an ISO sensitivity of ISO 100 equivalent. When matrix metering is used, values over 161/3 EV are reduced to 161/3 EV.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Battery/Display The camera is on but does not respond: Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or, if you are using an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
Photos are out of focus: • Rotate focus-mode selector to AF (0 71). • Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus lock (0 76, 78). • The shutter-release button can not be used to focus when AF-ON is assigned as the Press option for Custom Setting f2 (Assign Fn button, 0 253), f3 (Assign preview button, 0 255), f4 (Assign AE-L/AF-L button, 0 256), or f9 (Assign MB-D15 4 button, 0 259). Use the button to which AF-ON is assigned.
Flicker or banding appears during live view or movie recording: Choose an option for Flicker reduction that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply (0 264). Bright bands appear during live view or movie recording: A flashing sign, flash, or other light source with brief duration was used during live view or movie recording. Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available in all modes.
“Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation: • Select On for Rotate tall (0 222). • Photo was taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation (0 265). • Camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken (0 265). • Photo is displayed in image review (0 222). Can not delete picture: • Picture is protected: remove protection (0 196). • Memory card is locked (0 31). Can not retouch picture: Photo can not be further edited with this camera (0 274).
Error Messages This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor. Indicator Control Viewpanel finder B (flashes) Problem Solution 0 Lens aperture ring is not set to Set ring to minimum aperture 27 minimum aperture. (highest f-number). Ready a fully-charged spare H d Low battery. 22 battery. • Battery exhausted. • Recharge or replace battery. • Battery can not be used. • Contact Nikon-authorized service representative.
Indicator Control Viewpanel finder (Exposure indicators and shutter speed or aperture display flash) Problem Subject too bright; photo will be overexposed. Subject too dark; photo will be underexposed. A (flashes) % (flashes) P k (flashes) (flashes) Bulb (A) selected in mode S. Time (%) selected in mode S. Images are being processed. If indicator flashes for 3s after c flash fires, photo may be (flashes) underexposed.
Indicator Monitor No memory card. Control panel This memory card cannot be used. W, Card may be O damaged. (flashes) Insert another card. g W, O (flashes) Memory card is W, locked. Slide lock to X “write” position. (flashes) W, Not available if O Eye-Fi card is locked. (flashes) This card is not [C] formatted. (flashes) Format the card. Clock has been reset — Failed to update flash unit firmware. Flash cannot be — used. Contact a Nikonauthorized service representative. Unable to start live view.
Indicator Monitor Control panel Problem Folder contains no images. — No images on memory card or in folder(s) selected for playback. All images are hidden. — All photos in current folder are hidden. Solution 0 Select folder containing images from Playback folder 30, 217 menu or insert memory card containing images. No images can be played back until another folder has been selected or Hide image 218 used to allow at least one image to be displayed.
Specifications ❚❚ Nikon D7100 Digital Camera Type Type Lens mount Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Nikon DX format; focal length in 35 mm [135] format equivalent to Effective angle of view approx. 1.5× that of lenses with FX format angle of view Effective pixels Effective pixels 24.1 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 24.
Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame coverage Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder • DX (24×16) image area: Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical • 1.3× (18×12) image area: Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical Magnification Approx. 0.94× (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1) Eyepoint 19.5 mm (–1.
Exposure Metering method Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) Exposure meter coupling Mode • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame.
Focus Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (singleservo AF) or by pressing A AE-L/AF-L button Flash Built-in flash i, k, p, n, o, s, w, g: Auto flash with auto pop-up P, S, A, M, 0: Manual pop-up with button release Guide Number Approx.
Movie Frame size (pixels) and • 1920 × 1080; 60i (59.94 fields/s)/ 50i (50 fields/s) * frame rate • 1920 × 1080; 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p • 1280 × 720; 60p, 50p Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, and 23.976 fps respectively; options support both ★high and normal image quality File format MOV Video compression H.
Dimensions/weight Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 135.5 × 106.5 × 76 mm (5.3 × 4.2 × 3.0 in.) Weight Approx. 765 g (1 lb 11.0 oz) with battery and memory card but without body cap; approx. 675 g (1 lb 7.
❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR Lens Type G AF-S DX NIKKOR zoom lens with built-in CPU and F mount for use exclusively with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras Focal length 18–105 mm Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR is for use exclusively with Nikon DX format digital cameras. Superior optical performance and image rendering are ensured by the use of aspherical lens elements and elements made using extra-low dispersion (ED) glass to correct chromatic aberration. A rounded aperture produces soft, esthetically-pleasing blurring of point light sources in out-of-focus areas of the image (bokeh).
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). Camera D5000, D3100, D3000 D5200, D5100, D3200 D700, D7100, D7000, D300 series, D200, D100, D80 D90, D70 series D50 D60, D40 series Zoom position 18 mm 24 mm 18 mm 24 mm Minimum distance without vignetting 2.5 m/8 ft 2 in. 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in. 3.0 m/9 ft 10 in. 1.0 m/3 ft 3 in.
A • • • • Supplied Accessories 67 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-67 Rear Lens Cap Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1018 Bayonet Hood HB-32 (attaches as shown at right) A Optional Accessories • 67 mm screw-on filters • Rear Lens Cap LF-1 or Rear Lens Cap LF-4 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 2.3: The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
Approved Memory Cards The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the camera. Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording. Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used.
Memory Card Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on an 8 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I card at different image quality (0 66), image size (0 68), and image area settings (0 63). ❚❚ DX (24×16) Image Area Image quality NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Lossless compressed, 14-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 12-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed, 14-bit JPEG fine 3 JPEG normal 3 JPEG basic 3 Image size File size 1 No.
A d6—Max. Continuous Release (0 240) The maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst can be set to any amount between 1 and 100.
Battery Life The movie footage or number of shots that can be recorded with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed. In the case of AA batteries, capacity also varies with make and storage conditions; some batteries can not be used. Sample figures for the camera and optional MB-D15 multi-power battery pack are given below.
The following can reduce battery life: • Using the monitor • Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway • Repeated autofocus operations • Taking NEF (RAW) photographs • Slow shutter speeds • Using a GPS unit • Using an Eye-Fi card • Using a wireless remote controller, WU-1a wireless mobile adapter, or UT-1 communication unit • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15 batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean.
Index Symbols n 352 i (Auto mode)................................ 36 j (Auto (flash off) mode) ........... 36 h (Scene)................................... 41 k (Portrait) ....................................... 41 l (Landscape)................................. 41 p (Child)............................................ 42 m (Sports).......................................... 42 n (Close up) ..................................... 42 o (Night portrait)........................... 42 r (Night landscape)...........
Clean image sensor..................... 313 Clock .......................................... 28, 265 Clock battery ....................................29 Cloudy (White balance) ................89 CLS..................................................... 304 Color balance................................. 279 Color outline .................................. 286 Color sketch ................................... 286 Color space..................................... 227 Color temperature ............
ISO sensitivity ........................... 79, 81 ISO sensitivity settings ................. 81 ISO sensitivity step value...........234 i-TTL................................119, 122, 247 J JPEG .................................................... 66 JPEG basic ......................................... 66 JPEG compression.......................... 67 JPEG fine............................................ 66 JPEG normal..................................... 66 L n 354 Modeling flash ......................
S T S (small)..................................... 68, 167 Save selected frame ...........173, 176 Save user settings ...........................55 Save/load settings ....................... 268 Saving camera settings.............. 268 Scene mode ......................................41 Screen tips ...................................... 239 SD memory card ............................30, 32, 69, 347, 348 Select date................... 199, 210, 218 Selective color...............................
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