1. Product DocumentationThe documentation for this product
includes the manuals listed below. Pleasebe sure to read all
instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera. Quick
Start Guide The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of
unpacking and set- ting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your
first photographs, and trans- ferring them to your computer. Guide
to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography (this
manual) provides complete operat- ing instructions for your camera.
Nikon View 5 Reference Manual The Nikon View 5 Reference Manual can
be found in electronic format on the reference CD provided with
your camera. For information on viewing the Reference Manual, see
the Quick Start Guide .CAUTION: Foreign Matter on the CCDNikon
takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from
coming into con-tact with the CCD during production and shipping.
The D100, however, is designed tobe used with interchangeable
lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera whenlenses are
removed or exchanged. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter
mayadhere to the CCD, where it may appear in photographs taken
under certain conditions.To prevent foreign matter from entering
the camera, do not exchange lenses in dustyenvironments. To protect
the camera when no lens is in place, be sure to replace thebody cap
provided with the camera, being careful to first remove all dust
and other foreignmatter that may be adhering to the body cap.Should
foreign matter find its way onto the CCD, clean the CCD as
instructed on pages186187 of this manual, or have the CCD cleaned
by authorized Nikon service person-nel. Photographs affected by the
presence of foreign matter on the CCD can be re-touched using the
clean image options available in some third-party imaging
software.
2. How to Read This ManualFirst, be aware of the warnings,
cautions, and notices on pages iivii. Next, read Overview and
Getting to Know Overview the Camera to familiarize yourself with
the conventions used in this manual and the names Getting to Know
the Camera of camera parts, then set up your camera as de- scribed
in First Steps. First Steps Basic Photography Now you are ready to
take photographs and play them back. Basic Playback Choosing a
Shooting Mode Image Quality and Size Sensitivity (ISO
Equivalency)White Balance Once you have mastered the basics of
digital photography, you can read these sections forImage
Adjustment complete information on when and how to use camera
controls.FocusExposure Flash Photography Self-Timer Mode Read this
chapter for more on thumbnail play- back, playback zoom, and photo
information.More About Playback Refer to these chapters for
information on cam- era menus and custom settings Menu Guide on
connecting your camera to a television or computerConnections and
on optional accessories, camera care, andTechnical Notes
troubleshooting. i
3. For Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or
injury to yourself or to others,read the following safety
precautions in their entirety before using this equip-ment. Keep
these safety instructions where all those who use the product
willread them.The consequences that could result from failure to
observe the precautions listedin this section are indicated by the
following symbol:This icon marks warnings, information that should
be read before us-ing your Nikon product to prevent possible
injury.WARNINGS Do not disassemble Touching the products internal
parts Do not look at the sun through thecould result in injury. In
the event of viewfindera malfunction, the product should be Viewing
the sun or other strong light repaired only by a qualified
technician. source through the viewfinder could Should the product
break open as the cause permanent visual impairment.result of a
fall or other accident, re- Turn off immediately in the event move
the battery and/or AC adapter of malfunctionand then take the
product to a Nikon- Should you notice smoke or an un- authorized
service center for inspec- usual smell coming from the equip-tion.
ment or from the AC adapter (avail-Observe proper precautions when
able separately), unplug the AChandling batteries adapter and
remove the battery im- Batteries may leak or explode if im-
mediately, taking care to avoid burns. properly handled. Observe
the follow- Continued operation could result ining precautions when
handling batter- injury. After removing the battery,ies for use in
this product: take the equipment to a Nikon-autho- Be sure the
product is off before re- rized service center for inspection.
placing the battery. If you are using an Do not use in the presence
of flam-AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. mable gas Use only
batteries approved for use in Do not use electronic equipment in
this equipment. the presence of flammable gas, as this Do not
attempt to insert the battery could result in explosion or fire.
upside down or backwards. Do not short or disassemble the bat- Do
not place strap around neck tery. Placing the camera strap around
your Do not expose the battery to flame or neck could result in
strangulation.to excessive heat. Special care should be taken to
avoid Do not immerse in or expose to water. placing the strap
around the neck of Do not transport or store with metal an infant
or child.objects such as necklaces or hairpins.ii
4. Batteries are prone to leakage whenObserve caution when
operatingfully discharged. To avoid damage to the flashthe product,
be sure to remove the Using the flash close to your subjectsbattery
when no charge remains.eyes could cause temporary visual im- When
the battery is not in use, attach pairment. Particular care should
bethe terminal cover and store in a cool observed if photographing
infants,place. when the flash should be no less than Immediately
after use, or when the one meter (39) from the subject.product is
used on battery power for When using the viewfinderan extended
period, the battery may When operating the diopter adjust-become
hot. Before removing the ment control with your eye to thebattery,
turn the camera off and allow viewfinder, care should be taken
notthe battery to cool. to put your finger in your eye acciden-
Discontinue use immediately should tally.you notice any changes in
the battery,such as discoloration or deformation.Avoid contact with
liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should Use
appropriate cables be taken to avoid injury due to broken When
connecting cables to the input glass and to prevent liquid crystal
from and output jacks, use only the cables the monitor touching the
skin or en- provided or sold by Nikon for the pur- tering the eyes
or mouth. pose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.
Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to
pre- vent infants from putting the battery or other small parts
into their mouths. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become
hot dur- ing use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards
from the camera. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on which the software and
manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD
equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause
hearing loss or damage the equipment.iii
5. Caring for the Camera and BatteryDo not drop CleaningThe
product may malfunction if subjected When cleaning the camera body,
use ato strong shocks or vibration.blower to remove dust and lint,
then wipegently with a soft, dry cloth. After usingKeep dryyour
camera at the beach or seaside, wipeThis product is not waterproof,
and may off any sand or salt using a cloth lightlymalfunction if
immersed in water or ex-dampened with pure water and then dryposed
to high levels of humidity. Rusting your camera thoroughly. In rare
in-of the internal mechanism can cause irrepa-stances, static
electricity produced by arable damage. brush or cloth may cause the
LCD displaysAvoid sudden changes in temperature to light up or
darken. This does not indi-Sudden changes in temperature, such
ascate a malfunction, and the display willoccur when entering or
leaving a heated shortly return to normal.building on a cold day,
can cause conden- When cleaning the lens and mirror, re-sation
inside the device. To prevent con- member that these elements are
easilydensation, place the device in a carrying damaged. Dust and
lint should be gen-case or a plastic bag before exposing it to tly
removed with a blower. When usingsudden changes in temperature.an
aerosol blower, keep the can vertical(tilting the can could result
in liquid beingKeep away from strong magnetic fieldssprayed on the
mirror). If you do get aDo not use or store this device in the
vicin-fingerprint or other stain on the lens,ity of equipment that
generates strongapply a small amount of lens cleaner to
aelectromagnetic radiation or magneticsoft cloth and wipe the lens
carefully.fields. Strong static charges or the mag- See Technical
Notes: Caring for Yournetic fields produced by equipment such
asCamera for information on cleaning theradio transmitters could
interfere with theCCD.monitor, damage data stored on thememory
card, or affect the products inter- Storagenal circuitry. To
prevent mold or mildew, store thecamera in a dry, well-ventilated
area. IfDo not touch the shutter curtainyou will not be using the
product for longThe shutter curtain is extremely thin andperiods,
remove the battery to preventeasily damaged. Under no
circumstancesleakage and store the camera in a plasticshould you
exert pressure on the curtain,bag containing a desiccant. Do not,
how-poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it toever, store the
camera case in a plasticpowerful air currents from a blower.
Thesebag, as this may cause the material to de-actions could
scratch, deform, or tear theteriorate. Note that desiccant
graduallycurtain.loses its capacity to absorb moisture andHandle
all moving parts with care should be replaced at regular
intervals.Do not apply force to the battery-chamber, Do not store
the camera with naphtha orcard-slot, or connector covers. These
parts camphor moth balls, close to equipmentare especially
susceptible to damage. that produces strong magnetic fields, orin
areas subject to extremes of tempera-ture, for example near a space
heater orin a closed vehicle on a hot day.iv
6. To prevent mold or mildew, take the cam- Batteriesera out of
storage at least once a month. When you turn the device on, check
theTurn the camera on and release the shut- battery-level displayed
in the controlter a few times before putting the cam-panel to
determine whether the batteryera away again.needs to be replaced.
The battery needs Store the battery in a cool, dry place.to be
replaced when the battery-level in-Replace the terminal cover
before puttingdicator is flashing.the battery away. Ready a spare
battery and keep it fully charged when taking photographs on
im-Notes on the monitor portant occasions. Depending on your lo-
The monitor may contain a few pixels that cation, you may find it
difficult to pur-are always lit or that do not light. This is chase
replacement batteries on shorta characteristic common to all TFT
LCD notice.monitors and does not indicate a mal- On cold days, the
capacity of batteriesfunction. Images recorded with the prod- tends
to decrease. Be sure the battery isuct will not be affected. fully
charged before taking photographs Images in the monitor may be
difficult to outside in cold weather. Keep a sparesee in a bright
light. battery in a warm place and exchange the Do not apply
pressure to the monitor; this two as necessary. Once warmed, a
coldcould cause damage or malfunction. battery may recover some of
its charge.Dust or lint on the monitor can be re- Should the
battery terminals becomemoved with a blower. Stains can be re-
dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry clothmoved by rubbing the
surface lightly with before use.a soft cloth or chamois leather.
After removing the battery from the cam- Should the monitor break,
care should be era, be sure to replace the terminal cover.taken to
avoid injury due to broken glassand to prevent the liquid crystal
from the Memory cardsmonitor touching the skin or entering the Turn
the power off before inserting or re-eyes or mouth. moving memory
cards. Inserting or re- Replace the monitor cover when trans-moving
cards with the power on couldporting the camera or leaving it unat-
render them unusable.tended.Insert memory cards as shown inTurn the
product off before removing the illustration ator disconnecting the
power source right. InsertingDo not unplug the product or remove
the cards upside downbattery while the product is on, or while im-
or backwards couldages are being recorded or deleted. Forc- damage
the cam-ibly cutting power to the product in these era or the
card.circumstances could result in loss of data orin damage to
product memory or internalcircuitry. To prevent an accidental
interrup-tion of power, avoid carrying the productfrom one location
to another while the ACadapter is connected. v
7. Notices No part of the manuals included with this Nikon will
not be held liable for any dam-product may be reproduced,
transmitted,ages resulting from the use of this prod-transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, uct.or translated into any language
in any While every effort has been made to en-form, by any means,
without Nikonssure that the information in these manu-prior written
permission.als is accurate and complete, we would Nikon reserves
the right to change the appreciate it were you to bring any
errorsspecifications of the hardware and soft- or omissions to the
attention of the Nikonware described in these manuals at any
representative in your area (address pro-time and without prior
notice. vided separately).Notice for customers in the U.S.A.Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference
StatementThis equipment has been tested and foundto comply with the
limits for a Class B digi-tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCCrules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection
against harmful in-terference in a residential installation. This
CAUTIONSequipment generates, uses, and can radi- Modificationsate
radio frequency energy and, if not in- The FCC requires the user to
be notifiedstalled and used in accordance with the in- that any
changes or modifications made tostructions, may cause harmful
interference this device that are not expressly approvedto radio
communications. However, there by Nikon Corporation may void the
usersis no guarantee that interference will not authority to
operate the equipment.occur in a particular installation. If
thisequipment does cause harmful interfer- Interface Cablesence to
radio or television reception, which Use the interface cables sold
or provided bycan be determined by turning the equip- Nikon for
your equipment. Using other in-ment off and on, the user is
encouraged to terface cables may exceed the limits oftry to correct
the interference by one or Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.more of
the following measures: Nikon Inc., Reorient or relocate the
receiving an- 1300 Walt Whitman Road,tenna. Melville, New York
Increase the separation between the 11747-3064, U.S.A.equipment and
receiver. Tel.: 631-547-4200 Connect the equipment into an outlet
ona circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced ra-dio/television technician
for help.vi
8. Notice for customers in CanadaCAUTION ATTENTIONThis class B
digital apparatus meets all re-Cet appareil numrique de la classe B
res-quirements of the Canadian Interference pecte toutes les
exigences du RglementCausing Equipment Regulations.sur le matriel
brouilleur du Canada.Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or
ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that
has been digitally copied or repro-duced by means of a scanner,
digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. Items
prohibited by law from being Cautions on certain copies and
repro-copied or reproducedductionsDo not copy or reproduce paper
money, The government has issued cautions oncoins, securities,
government bonds, or copies or reproductions of securities is-local
government bonds, even if suchsued by private companies (shares,
bills,copies or reproductions are stamped checks, gift
certificates, etc.), commuterSample. passes, or coupon tickets,
except whenThe copying or reproduction of papera minimum of
necessary copies are to bemoney, coins, or securities which are
cir-provided for business use by a company.culated in a foreign
country is prohibited. Also, do not copy or reproduce
passportsissued by the government, licenses issuedUnless the prior
permission of the gov-by public agencies and private groups,
IDernment has been obtained, the copyingcards, and tickets, such as
passes andor reproduction of unused postagemeal coupons.stamps or
post cards issued by the gov-ernment is prohibited. Comply with
copyright noticesThe copying or reproduction of copy-The copying or
reproduction of stampsrighted creative works such as books,issued
by the government and of certifiedmusic, paintings, woodcut prints,
maps,documents stipulated by law is prohib-drawings, movies, and
photographs isited.prohibited except when it is done for per-sonal
use at home or for similar restrictedand non-commercial
use.Trademark InformationApple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS,
Power Macintosh, and PowerBook are registered trademarksof Apple
Computer, Inc. Power Mac, iMac, and iBook are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. IBM andMicrodrive are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft andWindows
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. MMX and Pentium
are trademarks ofIntel Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of
SanDisk Corporation. Lexar Media is a trademarkof Lexar Media
Corporation. Zip is a registered trademark of Iomega Corporation in
the U.S. and othercountries. All other trade names mentioned in
this manual or the other documentation provided withyour Nikon
product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders. vii
9. Table of Contents For Your Safety
...............................................................................................
ii Caring for the Camera and Battery
.................................................................iv
Notices
...........................................................................................................viIntroduction:
Getting Started
.........................................................................
1 Overview: About This Manual
.......................................................................
2 Getting to Know the Camera: Camera Controls and Displays
..................... 4 First Steps: Getting the Camera Ready for
Use ............................................. 14 Step 1Attach
the Camera Strap
...................................................................15
Step 2Insert the Battery
...............................................................................
16 Step 3Choose a Language
..........................................................................
18 Step 4Set the Time and Date
.......................................................................19
Step 5Attach a Lens
....................................................................................
20 Step 6Insert a Memory Card
........................................................................22Tutorial:
Basic Photography and Playback
..................................................... 25 Basic
Photography: Taking Your First Photographs
.....................................26 Step 1Ready the Camera
.............................................................................
27 Step 2Adjust Camera Settings
.....................................................................
28 Step 3Frame a Photograph
..........................................................................30
Step 4Focus
................................................................................................
31 Step 5Check Exposure
.................................................................................
32 Step 6Take the Photograph
.........................................................................34
Basic Playback: Viewing Photographs
...........................................................
35Taking Photographs: The Details
....................................................................
37 The Shooting Menu
........................................................................................39
Choosing a Shooting Mode: Single Frame, Continuous, or Self-Timer
....... 41 Image Quality and Size: Making Effective Use of Memory
.........................43 Image Quality
.................................................................................................
44 Image Size
......................................................................................................
46 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency): Reacting Faster to Light
................................48 White Balance: Keeping Colors
True
.............................................................50
Fine-Tuning White Balance
..............................................................................53
Preset White Balance
......................................................................................
55 Image Adjustment: Shooting Menu Settings
...............................................58 Making Edges More
Distinct: Image Sharpening
.............................................58 Adjusting Contrast:
Tone Compensation
......................................................... 59
Suiting Colors to Your Workflow: Color Mode
................................................60 Controlling
Color: Hue Adjustment
.................................................................
62viii
10. Focus: Controlling How the Camera Focuses
................................................ 63Focus Mode
....................................................................................................63Focus
Area Selection
.......................................................................................
64Autofocus
......................................................................................................
65Manual Focus
.................................................................................................
74Exposure; Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure
................................75Metering
........................................................................................................75Exposure
Mode
..............................................................................................
76Autoexposure Lock
.........................................................................................84Exposure
Compensation
.................................................................................86Bracketing
......................................................................................................87Flash
Photography: Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights
..................... 94Flash Sync Modes
...........................................................................................
96Using the Built-in Speedlight
...........................................................................98Flash
Exposure Compensation
........................................................................102Using
an Optional Speedlight
.........................................................................103Self-Timer
Mode: Delaying Shutter Release
................................................. 108Two-Button
Reset: Restoring Default Settings
.............................................110More About
Playback: Playback Options
.......................................................
111Single-Image Playback
....................................................................................112Photo
Information
..........................................................................................114Viewing
Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback
................................................116Taking a Closer
Look: Playback Zoom
..............................................................118Protecting
Photographs from Deletion
............................................................
119Deleting Individual Photographs
.....................................................................
120Menu Guide: Index to Menu Options
............................................................121Using
Camera Menus: Basic Menu Operations
............................................. 122The Playback Menu:
Managing Images
........................................................
124Deleting Photographs: Delete
.........................................................................124Folder
Options: Folder Designate
....................................................................
126Automated Playback: Slide Show
....................................................................
128Hiding Images During Playback: Hide Image
................................................... 130Ordering
Prints: Print Set
.................................................................................131Controlling
Photo Info: Display Mode
.............................................................134
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11. The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
........................................................ 135
Choosing a Settings Bank: Bank Select
...........................................................135 File
Type and Compression: Image Quality
....................................................... 136
Choosing an Image Size: Resolution
............................................................... 137
Keeping Colors True: White Balance
............................................................... 138
Setting Sensitivity: ISO
....................................................................................139
Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening
............................................. 140 Adjusting
Contrast: Tone Compensation
.........................................................141
Setting Colors Based on Workflow: Color Mode
............................................. 142 Controlling
Color: Hue Adjustment
.................................................................143
Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
............................................144 The Setup Menu:
Camera Setup
....................................................................161
Formatting Memory Cards: Format
.................................................................162
Adjusting Monitor Brightness: LCD Brightness
................................................163 Readying the
CCD for Inspection: Mirror Lock-up
...........................................163 Choosing a Video
Standard: Video Mode
........................................................ 164 Adding
Comments to Photographs: Image Comment
.....................................164Connections: Connecting to
External Devices ...............................................
167 Television Playback: Connecting Your Camera to a Video Device
...............168 Connecting to a Computer: Data Transfer and
Camera Control ................. 169 Software for the D100
....................................................................................
169 Direct USB Connection
...................................................................................172Technical
Notes: Camera Care, Options, and Resources
...............................175 Optional Accessories: Lenses and
Other Accessories ....................................176 Lenses
for the D100
.......................................................................................176
Other Accessories
...........................................................................................180
Approved Memory Cards
................................................................................
183 Caring for Your Camera: Storage and Maintenance
.................................... 184 Storage
..........................................................................................................
184 Cleaning
.........................................................................................................
185 Troubleshooting: Understanding Error Messages and Displays
..................188 Web Resources: On-Line Resources for Nikon
Users ....................................192 Specifications
..................................................................................................193Index
.................................................................................................................
198x
12. OverviewIntroduction 23Getting Started Getting to Know the
Camera413 First StepsThis chapter is divided into the following
sections:Overview 1424Read this section for a description of how
thismanual is organized and for an explanation of thesymbols and
conventions used.Getting to Know the CameraBookmark this section
and refer to it as you readthrough the manual for information on
the namesand functions of camera parts.First StepsThis section
details the steps you will take whenusing your camera for the first
time: inserting thebattery and memory card, attaching a lens and
cam-era strap, and setting the date, time, and language. 1
13. OverviewAbout This ManualThis manual is designed to help
you enjoy taking photographs with the ad-vanced Nikon D100
single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. First-time userswho cant
wait to experience the simplicity and immediacy of digital
photog-IntroductionOverviewraphy can follow the step-by-step
instructions in the Quick Start Guide orread First Steps and
Tutorial in this manual, referring to Getting to Knowthe Camera for
information on the location of camera controls and displays.Once
you have mastered the basics, detailed information on when and
howto use the various camera settings can be found in Taking
Photographs andMenu Guide. Information on what to do with your
pictures once you havefinished shooting is available in
Connections, which describes how to con-nect your camera to a
television, video-cassette recorder, or computer.Principal Features
The D100 is equipped with a large (23.7 15.6 mm/0.9 0.6) CCD
with6.1 million effective pixels capable of producing photographs
in three dif-ferent sizes (3008 2000, 2240 1488, and 1504 1000
pixels). Proven elements of the D1-series 3D digital matrix image
control, includ-ing precise exposure control based on 3D matrix
metering and TTL whitebalance for optimum color temperature
measurements, have been furtherimproved for unerring color
reproduction and smooth tonal transitions. Three color modes,
adapted to sRGB or Adobe color spaces, are availablefor different
work flows. Photographs are stored in a temporary memory buffer
during shooting,allowing up to six photographs (or four RAW images)
to be recorded at arate of approximately three frames per second.
Noise reduction is available to reduce the occurrence of
randomly-spaced,brightly-colored pixels at shutter speeds of around
1/2 s or slower. The D100s built-in Speedlight ensures that you
will never miss the chancefor that perfect shot, even when lighting
is poor. The camera is equipped with an automatic sensitivity
adjustment functionthat helps ensure optimal exposure when correct
exposure can not beachieved at current settings. Twelve-bit output
from the cameras CCD can be saved without modifica-tion as
high-quality RAW data. The optional MB-D100 multi function battery
pack can expand your cameraspotential with voice-memo recording and
a shutter-release button andcommand dials for taking photographs in
vertical (portrait) orientation.2
14. To make it easier to find the information you need, the
following symbols andconventions are used: IntroductionOverviewThis
icon marks cautions, informa- This icon marks tips, additional
in-tion that you should read before use formation you may find
helpfulto prevent damage to your camera.when using your camera.This
icon marks notes, information This icon indicates that more
infor-that you should read before usingmation is available
elsewhere in thisyour camera. manual. This icon marks settings that
can beThis icon marks settings that can be fine-tuned from the
Custom Settingsadjusted using camera menus. menu.Take Test
ShotsBefore taking pictures on important occasions (for example, at
weddings or beforetaking the camera with you on a trip), take a
test shot to ensure that the camera isfunctioning normally. Nikon
will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that mayresult
from product malfunction.Life-Long LearningAs part of Nikons
Life-Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support
andeducation, continually-updated information is available on-line
at the following sites: For users in the U.S.A.:
http://www.nikonusa.com/ For users in Europe:
http://www.nikon-euro.com/ For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle
East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/Visit these sites to
keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers
tofrequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital
imaging and photog-raphy. Additional information may be available
from the Nikon representative in yourarea. See the URL below for
contact information:http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/Replacing This
ManualShould you lose this manual, replacements can be ordered, for
a fee, from any autho-rized Nikon service representative.3
15. Getting to Know the Camera Camera Controls and DisplaysTake
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 readthrough the rest of the manual.IntroductionGetting
to Know the CameraCamera Body567891102113 1412 13 14 1 Eyelet for
camera strap ................. 158 Release terminal
......................... 182 2 Shooting-mode dial lock release ...
419 Shutter-release button ...... 3134, 72 3 Shooting mode dial
...................... 41 10 Exposure compensation () button 4
Accessory shoe ...........................
104.................................................... 86 5
Depth-of-field preview button ...... 7611 Flash sync mode () button
..... 98 6 AF-assist illuminator ..................... 72 12 LCD
illuminator ( ) button (press to Self-timer lamp
........................... 108 illuminate control panel)
............. 155 Red-eye reduction lamp ................ 97Format
( ) button ................... 23 7 Power switch
................................ 27 13 Control panel
................................. 814 Focal plane mark ()
................. 744
16. 15IntroductionGetting to Know the Camera 1716 18 19 20 2115
Built-in Speedlight .................. 94, 98 18 Speedlight lock
release ................. 9816 Sub-command dial
....................... 12 19 Connector cover ......... 168, 172,
19117 Function dial ................................ 12 20 Lens
release button ...................... 21 See also: 21 Focus-mode
selector ..................... 63Exposure mode
.......................... 76Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) .......
48White balance ........................... 50Image quality
............................. 44Image size
................................. 46AF-area mode
............................ 65 The LCD IlluminatorThe control
panel backlight (LCD illuminator) will light when the LCD
illuminator button( ) is pressed, allowing you to confirm camera
settings in the dark. The illuminatorwill remain lit while the
camera exposure meters are active or until the shutter is
re-leased. 5
18. Camera Controls and Displays IntroductionGetting to Know
the Camera42434445 40 4140 Tripod socket43 Diopter adjustment
control ........... 3041 Connectors for MB-D100 ........... 180 44
Battery-chamber cover latch ......... 1642 Metering selector
......................... 75 45 Battery-chamber cover ......... 16,
180 7
19. Getting to Know the CameraControl Panel1IntroductionGetting
to Know the Camera29310 114 125136147 15 168178
20. Camera Controls and DisplaysIntroductionGetting to Know the
Camera 1 Shutter speed ......................... 7980 9 Aperture
...................................... 81 Sensitivity
..................................... 48Bracketing increment
................... 88 Exposure compensation value ....... 86Image
transfer mode indicator .... 173 Flash compensation value
........... 102 10 Custom-settings indicator ........... 146 Number
of shots in bracketing11 Number of exposures remaining ... 27
sequence ...................................... 88 Number of shots
remaining before White balance adjustment ............ 90 memory
buffer fills ....................... 41 2 Battery indicator
........................... 17Remote control mode indicator .. 173
3 Image size .................................... 46 12 White
balance mode .................... 50 4 Image quality
............................... 44 13 Bracketing indicator
..................... 88 5 Flash compensation indicator ..... 102
14 Clock battery indicator ................. 19 6 Exposure
compensation indicator .. 8615 K (appears when memory remains 7
Flexible program indicator ............ 78for over 1,000 exposures)
............. 42 8 Flash sync mode ........................... 96
16 Bracketing progress indicator ....... 8917 Focus area
.............................. 6469The Control Panel DisplayThe
control panel display tends to darken and exhibit slower response
times at hightemperatures. The display will return to normal at
room temperature.9
21. Getting to Know the CameraThe Viewfinder
DisplayIntroductionGetting to Know the Camera 1 22345 67 8 9 1011
12 13 1415 16 No BatteryWhen the battery is totally exhausted or no
battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinderwill dim. This is
normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The viewfinder
displaywill return to normal when a fully-charged battery is
inserted. The Viewfinder DisplayThe focus-area and grid-line
displays in the viewfinder (advanced focusing screen dis-play) tend
to brighten at high temperatures and to darken and exhibit slower
responsetimes at low temperatures. The other displays in the
viewfinder tend darken and ex-hibit slower response times at high
temperatures. All displays will return to normal atroom
temperature.10
22. Camera Controls and Displays IntroductionGetting to Know
the Camera 1 12-mm (0.47) reference circle for 11 Flash-ready
indicator .................... 99 center-weighted metering
............ 75 12 Battery indicator ........................... 17
2 Focus brackets (focus areas) ... 6469 13 Shutter speed
......................... 80, 82 Spot-metering targets
.................. 7514 Aperture ................................
8182 3 Reference grid (displayed when ON is15 Electronic analog
exposure display selected for Custom Setting 19) .. 157
.................................................... 83 4 Focus
indicator ....................... 31, 70Exposure compensation
................ 86 5 Metering
...................................... 75 16 Number of exposures
remaining ... 27 6 Auto-exposure lock ......................
84Number of shots remaining before 7 Exposure mode
............................ 76 memory buffer fills
....................... 41 Exposure compensation value ....... 86 8
Flash compensation indicator ..... 102 Flash exposure compensation
value 9 Exposure compensation indicator ..
86.................................................. 10210 K
(appears when memory remains for over 1,000 exposures)
............. 42 Advanced Focusing Screen DisplayWhen the
background is bright, the active focus area ( 64) is highlighted in
black.When the background is dark, the active focus area is
highlighted briefly in red asneeded to establish contrast with the
background (Vari-Brite focus areas), making iteasier to identify
the selected focus area. The viewfinder is also equipped with
on-demand grid lines. When ON is selected for Custom Setting 19
(Grid Display;157), a reference grid is superimposed over the
display in the viewfinder. This grid is auseful aid when composing
landscape shots or when tilting or shifting a PC Nikkor lens.Owing
to the characteristics of this type of viewfinder display, you may
notice fine linesradiating outwards from the selected focus area,
or that the display in the viewfinderturns red when the selected
focus area is highlighted. These phenomena are normaland do not
indicate a malfunction. 11
23. Getting to Know the CameraThe Command DialsThe main- and
sub-command dials are used alone or in combination withother
controls to adjust a variety of settings.IntroductionGetting to
Know the CameraFlash syncSub-command Bracketing buttonmode button
dialFunction dialExposure compensation buttonFlash
exposurecompensationbuttonMain commanddial Image quality and size+
Set image quality (46)+ Choose an image size ( 47) White balance+
Choose a white balance setting ( 52)Fine-tune white balance (
5354)/mea-+ sure a value for preset white balance (56) Sensitivity
(ISO equivalency)+ Set sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 49)12
24. Camera Controls and DisplaysAF-area modeIntroductionGetting
to Know the Camera Choose a setting for AF-area mode ( +
65)Exposure Choose a combination of aperture and + shutter speed
(exposure mode P78) Choose a shutter speed (exposure mode + S or M;
80) Choose an aperture (exposure mode A or + M; 8182) Set exposure
compensation (when func- + tion dial set to P, S, A, or M; 86)
Activate or cancel bracketing (when func- + tion dial set to P, S,
A, or M;88) Change bracketing settings (when func- + tion dial set
to P, S, A, or M; 88)Flash settings Choose a flash sync mode (when
func- + tion dial set to P, S, A, or M; 98) Set flash compensation
(when function + dial set to P, S, A, or M; 102)13
25. First StepsGetting the Camera Ready for Use Before using
your camera for the first time, complete the following steps: STEP
1Attach the Camera Strap15IntroductionFirst Steps STEP 2Insert the
Battery 1617 To learn more about batteries and alternative power
sources, see: Technical Notes: Optional Accessories
........................ 176183 Caring for the Camera and Battery
............................ ivv STEP 3Choose a Language18 STEP
4Set the Time and Date19 STEP 5Attach a Lens2021 To learn more
about the lenses available for the D100, see: Technical Notes:
Optional Accessories ........................ 176183 STEP 6Insert a
Memory Card 2223 To learn more about compatible memory cards, see:
Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards ................. 183 For
more information on formatting memory cards, see: The Setup Menu:
Formatting Memory Cards .............. 162 14
26. Step 1Attach the Camera Strap 1Attach the camera strap
securely to the two eyelets on the camera body asshown below.
IntroductionFirst StepsThe Monitor CoverA clear plastic cover (the
BM-2 LCD monitor cover) isprovided with the camera to keep the
monitor clean,and to protect the monitor when the camera is not
inuse or when you are transporting the camera. To re-move the
monitor cover, hold the camera firmly and pullthe bottom of the
cover gently outwards as shown atright (1). Once the cover is
unlatched, you can move itslightly away from the monitor (2) and
then remove it as Do not lift bottom of covershown (3). past point
shownTo replace the cover for shooting or storage, insert thetwo
projections on the top of the cover into the match-ing indentations
above the camera monitor (1), thenpress the bottom of the cover
until you hear it click intoplace (2).15
27. 2 First Steps Step 2Insert the Battery Your camera is
powered by a single rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3 lithium-ion battery
(provided).IntroductionFirst Steps 2.1 Charge the battery The
EN-EL3 battery supplied with your camera is not fully charged at
shipment. To maximize shooting time, batteries should be fully
charged before use. The battery will recharge in about two hours
when inserted in the MH-18 quick charger provided with your camera;
instructions for use may be found in the documentation provided
with the charger. 2.2 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off
before inserting or re- moving batteries. 2.3 Open the
battery-chamber cover Slide the battery-chamber cover latch to the
open position ( ; a) and open the battery- b chamber cover (b).a
2.4 Insert the battery pack Insert a fully charged battery with the
con- tacts oriented as shown at right. 2.5 Close the
battery-chamber cover To prevent the battery from being dislodged
during operation, be sure the cover is se- curely latched. 16
28. 2Getting the Camera Ready for Use2.6 Check the battery
levelTurn the camera on and check the battery level in the control
panel orviewfinder. IntroductionFirst StepsIcon*Control
View-StatusNotes Panel finder Battery fully To save power, aperture
and shutter-speed indicators in the control panel and charged all
indicators in viewfinder turn off if no operations are performed
for six seconds Battery partially (auto meter off). Press
shutter-release dischargedbutton halfway to reactivate display. Low
battery Ready a fully-charged spare battery. Shutter-release
disabled. No pictures canBattery exhausted(Flashes) (Flashes)be
taken until battery has been replaced.* No icon displayed when
camera powered by optional AC adapter.Removing the BatteryTo remove
the battery, turn the camera off, open the battery chamber cover as
de-scribed above, and slide the battery out.Camera Off DisplayWhen
the camera is off and the main battery is inserted orthe camera is
powered by an optional EH-5 AC adapter,the control panel will show
only the number of exposuresremaining. If no memory card is
inserted,will bedisplayed.7Auto Meter Off (151)The length of the
auto meter off delay can be adjusted using Custom Setting 7.
17
29. 3 First Steps Step 3Choose a Language Camera menus and
messages can be displayed in your choice of German, English,
French, Japanese, and Spanish.IntroductionFirst Steps
3.13.2PLAYBACK MENUDeleteFolder Designate ND100Slide ShowHide
ImagePrint SetDisplay Mode Turn camera on Display camera menus 3.3
SET UPFormat3.4SET UPFormatLCD BrightnessO LCD BrightnessOMirror
Lock-up OFFMirror Lock-up OFFVideo Output NTSC Video Output
NTSCDateDateLanguageEnLanguageEnImage CommentOFFImage CommentOFF
Display SET UP menuPosition cursor in SET UP menu 3.5 SET
UPFormat3.6SET UPLanguageLCD BrightnessOMirror Lock-up OFFDe
DeutschVideo Output NTSC En EnglishOKDateFr FranaisLanguageEn Image
CommentOFFEs EspaolHighlight Language Display options 3.7 SET
UPLanguage3.8SET UPFormatLCD BrightnessODe DeutschMirror Lock-up
OFFEn EnglishVideo Output NTSCFr Franais DateOKLanguageEnEs
EspaolImage CommentOFF Highlight option Make selection andreturn to
SET UP menu 18
30. 4 Getting the Camera Ready for UseStep 4Set the Time and
DateThe time and date of recording is included with all pictures.
To ensure thatyour pictures are stamped with the correct time and
date, display the setup IntroductionFirst Stepsmenu as described
opposite, then set the time and date as described below.4.1SET
UPFormat 4.2 SET UPDateLCD BrightnessOSETOKMirror Lock-up OFF Y M
DVideo Output NTSC 2002 01 01Date H M SLanguageEn00 15 20Image
CommentOFFHighlight DateDisplay Date menu4.3SET UPDate 4.4 SET
UPDate SETOK SETOK Y M D Y M D2002 01 012002 05 10 H M S H M S00 15
2011 00 00Edit YearSelect next item. Repeat Steps 4.34.4 to set
Month, Day, Hour, Minute,and Second4.5SET UPFormat The camera clock
is less accurate than most battery-powered time-LCD
BrightnessOMirror Lock-up OFF pieces, and should be regularlyVideo
Output NTSCchecked and reset as necessary.DateLanguageEnImage
CommentOFF Save changes to settings and returnto SET UP menuThe
Clock BatteryThe clock-calendar is powered by an independent,
rechargeable power source, which ischarged as necessary when a
charged EN-EL3 battery is installed or the camera is pow-ered by an
optional EH-5 AC adapter. Three days of charging is sufficient to
provideabout five months of back-up power. If theicon in the
control panel flashes,the clock battery is exhausted and the clock
has been reset to 2002.01.01 00:00:00.Set the clock to the correct
date and time as described above.19
31. 5 First Steps Step 5Attach a Lens We recommend that you use
a type G or type D CPU lens to take full advan- tage of the
features your camera offers.IntroductionFirst StepsCPU lenses have
CPU Type G lens Type D lenscontacts 5.1 Turn the camera off Turn
the camera off before attaching or re- moving lenses. 5.2 Attach a
lens Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the
mounting mark on the cam- era body, position the lens in the
cameras bayonet mount. Being careful not to press the lens-release
button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into
place. Protect the Camera from Dirt and Dust Any dust, dirt, or
other foreign matter inside your cam- era could show up as specks
or blotches in your photo- graphs or the viewfinder display. When
no lens is in place, keep the lens mount covered with the BF-1A
body cap supplied with your camera. When exchanging lens or
replacing the body cap, keep the lens mount pointed down. 20
32. 5 Getting the Camera Ready for Use5.3 Lock aperture at the
minimum settingThis step is not necessary if you are using a type G
lens (type G lensesare not equipped with an aperture ring). If you
are using a lens ofIntroductionFirst Stepsanother type, lock
aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number).If you do not
perform this step when using a CPU lens, the aperturedisplays in
the control panel and viewfinder will show a blinkingwhen the
camera is turned on. Photographs can not be taken until youhave
turned the camera off and locked aperture at the highest
f/-num-ber.Detaching the LensBe sure the camera is off when
removing or exchanginglenses. To remove the lens, press and hold
the lens-release button while turning the lens clockwise.Non-CPU
LensesNon-CPU lenses can only be used when the function dial is set
to M (manual exposuremode). In other exposure modes, the shutter
release will be disabled. When a non-CPU lens is attached, the
camera exposure meters will not function, and the aperturedisplays
in the control panel and viewfinder will showto indicate that
aperture canonly be set using the lens aperture ring.For more
information on: 176 Lenses for the D100 21
33. 6 First Steps Step 6Insert a Memory Card In place of film,
your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlash memory cards or IBM
Microdrive cards to store photographs. For a list of approved
memoryIntroductionFirst Steps cards, see Technical Notes: Approved
Memory Cards ( 183). 6.1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off
before inserting or re- moving memory cards. 6.2 Open the card slot
cover Open the card slot cover as shown at right. 2 1 6.3 Insert a
memory card Insert the memory card with the rear label Terminals
Rear toward the monitor, sliding the card in untilDirection of
label it is fully seated in the contacts at the backinsertion of
the slot (1) and the eject button pops up (2). Close the card slot
cover. 2 1 Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory card in the
orientation shown above; do not use force. Do not attempt to insert
cards in an- other orientation, as this could damage the camera or
card. The memory card slot is on a slight angle (see illustra- tion
at right). Match the angle of the memory card slot when inserting
memory cards. 22
34. 6 Getting the Camera Ready for Use6.4 Format the memory
cardMemory cards must be formatted before first use. Note that
formattingmemory cards permanently deletes any data they may
contain. Be sure IntroductionFirst Stepsto copy any photographs and
other data you wish to keep to a com-puter before proceeding (
169).To format the card, turn the camera on and hold the( and
)buttons down simultaneously for approximately two seconds. A
blink-ingwill appear in the shutter-speed display and the frame
countwill blink. Pressing both buttons together a second time will
format thememory card. Press any other button to exit without
formatting.During formatting, the letterswill be appear in the
frame-countdisplay. Do not remove the card or battery or unplug the
AC adapter(available separately) during formatting. When formatting
is complete,the frame-count display will show the number of
photographs that canbe recorded at current settings.No Memory
CardIf no memory card is inserted in the camera when acharged
EN-EL3 battery is inserted or the camera is pow-ered by an AC
adapter,will appear control panelexposure-count display. When the
camera is on andindicators are displayed in the viewfinder, the
exposure-count display in the viewfinder will also show.Format (
162)Memory cards can also be formatted using the Format option in
the setup menu.23
35. 6 First Steps Removing Memory Cards Memory cards may be hot
after use. Observe due caution when removing
memoryIntroductionFirst Steps cards from the camera. Removing
Memory Cards Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when
the camera is off. Before removing the memory card, 1 wait for the
green card access lamp next to the card slot cover to go out and
then turn the camera off. Pressing2 the memory card slot cover
latch, open the card slot cover and press the eject button to
partially eject the card (1). You can then remove the card by hand
(2). DoAccess NOT attempt to remove the card while the access lamp
is lamp on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in loss
of data or in damage to the camera or card. 24
36. Basic Photography Tutorial 2634 Basic Photography and
PlaybackBasic Playback 3536This chapter takes you step-by-step
through theprocess of taking your first photographs and play-ing
them back.Basic PhotographyThis section describes how to use
autofocus andauto multi program autoexposure for simple,
point-and-shoot photography that will produce optimalresults in
most situations.Basic PlaybackRead this section for information on
viewing pho-tographs in the monitor.25
37. Basic PhotographyTaking Your First Photographs There are
six basic steps to taking photographs: STEP 1Ready the
Camera27TutorialBasic Photography To learn more about the battery
level display, see: Introduction: First Steps
.............................................1617 To learn how to
restore settings to their default values, see: Taking Photographs:
Two-Button Reset ...................... 110 Menu Guide: The Custom
Settings Menu ...................144160 STEP 2Adjust Camera
Settings2829 To learn more about the following camera settings,
see: Taking Photographs: Choosing a Shooting Mode ....... 4142
Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size ..............4347
Taking Photographs: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) .......4849
Taking Photographs: White Balance ...........................5057
Taking Photographs: Focus
.........................................6374 Taking Photographs:
Exposure ....................................7593 STEP 3Frame the
Photograph30 To learn how to preview the effects of aperture, see:
Taking Photographs: Exposure
....................................7593 To learn about optional
viewfinder accessories, see: Technical Notes: Optional Accessories
........................180183 STEP 4Focus 31 To learn more about
focus options, see: Taking Photographs: Focus
.........................................6374 STEP 5Check
Exposure32 To learn how to change the composition after setting
exposure, see: Taking Photographs: Exposure
....................................7593 To learn more about flash
photography, see: Taking Photographs: Flash Photography
..................... 94106 STEP 6Take the Photograph 34 To learn
how to delay shutter release, see: Taking Photographs: Self-Timer
Mode ........................108109 26
38. Step 1Ready the Camera 1Before taking photographs, ready
the camera as described below. TutorialBasic Photography1.1 Turn
the camera onThe control panel will turn on and the dis-play in the
viewfinder will light.1.2 Check the battery levelIf the low-battery
icon () appears in thecontrol panel or flashes in the
viewfinder,recharge the battery or replace it with a fully-charged
spare battery before proceeding.1.3 Check the number of exposures
remainingThe exposure-count displays in the controlpanel and
viewfinder show the number ofphotographs that can be taken at
currentsettings. When this number reaches zero,the shutter-speed
display in the control panelwill show a blinking , the
viewfindershutter-speed display, . You will needto delete pictures,
insert a new memory card,or adjust image quality and size settings
be-fore you will be able to take additional pho-tographs.27