Nikon D3100 Support Question
Nikon D3100 Support Question
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Question posted by tebrkna on February 13th, 2014
How To Use No0n I Ttl Flash In Nikon D 3100
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D3100 User's Manual - Page 5
... and Optional Accessories
What memory cards can I trim movie footage on my photos? Can I use? Connections
How do I print the date of recording on the camera?
Can I copy photos...How do I adjust settings in the monitor? Is there any way to use ? How do I get help for a painting? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I take my camera for servicing and repairs?
0...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 11
... your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol:
A This icon marks warnings. Keep these safety instructions where all warnings before using the flash
• Using the... through the viewfinder
Viewing the sun or other objects could cause burns.
• Using the flash close contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should be taken to ...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 16
... is available on digital imaging and photography. The use with the latest product information, tips, answers to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is functioning normally. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 17
D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories
Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.
To get X
the most from your camera, please be sure to read all who use the product.
❚❚ Symbols and Conventions...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 40
3 Check the number of a flash is not
s
enough memory for additional photographs, insert another memory card (0 20) or delete
some photos (0 31, 109). e.g., values
between 1,200 and 1,299 are rounded
down to the nearest hundred; Mode dial
j mode
i mode
24
Step 2: Select i or j Mode
To shoot where use of exposures
remaining. Otherwise, rotate...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 99
... to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button halfway. Information display P button
2 Display flash compensation options.
Highlight a value and press J. Normal flash output can be restored by the camera, changing the brightness of 1/3 EV; Flash Compensation
Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from values between -3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in the monitor, press...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 103
...the light sources listed on page 88. M Shade
Use in daylight with the flash. If shooting information is recommended for most situations. ...the cursor in the information display and press J.
3 Choose a white balance option.
Recommended in the shade.
N Flash
Use with subjects in most light sources;
Press the P button again to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button ...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 116
...information as shown below. i n : : TTL , +1. 0
N I GHT.
D-L I KON D3100
1/12
Shooting data 1
WHI T E ...NIKON D3100
1/ 250 F11 100 -1. 3 +1. 0 AUTO A6, M1
100D3100 DSC_0001. EXP. MODE, I KON D3100
1/12
Highlights
MTR, SPD, AP. SP RI NG HAS COME. 3636
N I KON D3100
1/12
Shooting data 3
N I KON D3100
1/ 12
RGB histogram
Hi gh l i ghts
N I SO FOCAL LENGTH LENS AF / VR FLASH...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 151
... of background details, or when exposure compensation is used to
adjust flash output for digital SLR is used in all other cases.
135
Option
Description
1 TTL Flash output is adjusted automatically in flash or optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400 flash units (0 67, 172). • i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for shots in the viewfinder and information display...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 185
... aperture ring and the camera metering system, i-TTL flash control, and other features requiring a CPU lens can NOT be used with the D3100: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter •... lenses can not be used in mode M. Selecting another mode disables the shutter release. see "Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses," below. P, S, A M L, M, N
AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses -...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 188
... a locking pin, such as described below. See the manual provided with CLS-compatible flash units. Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)
The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with the flash unit for details.
D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories
Use only Nikon flash units. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the camera accessory shoe as...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 190
...;
✔
✔
✔
G Repeating flash
✔
-
-
-
Set flash unit to control other flash units.
2 CPU lens required.
3 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is used with spot metering or when selected with flash unit.
4 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is used with spot metering.
5 Selected with CLS-compatible flash units:
Flash unit
Advanced Wireless Lighting...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 191
... in which the built-in the monitor.
If an optional flash unit is taken, the flash has fired at some ranges or aperture settings.
In i-TTL, use other flash units, the camera AF-assist illuminator is not included in the "digital SLR" category in i-TTL mode. The D3100 is used (l and m). with 17-135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 209
...TTL mode.
Choose another setting or use a CPU lens.
(blinks) Change flash mode setting on optional flash unit or use CPU lens.
167
• Use the flash.
67
• Change distance to prevent shadows from appearing in
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N again. Flash...76
• Use a higher ISO sensitivity.
71
• Use flash.
67
Subject is very short. monitor;
Contact Nikon-authorized service ...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 213
auto ISO sensitivity control available On, off
Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with red-eye reduction, off ; continuous-servo... manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F) • TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
using 420-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400 (i-TTL balanced fill-flash is...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 214
...Flash...Flash Color Information Communication supported with
built-in flash and all CLS-compatible flash ...(7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset ...selected) Available in i and j modes
Movie
Metering
TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Metering method Matrix
Frame size (pixels...flash or optional flash unit such as
System (CLS)
commander; blinks for
3 s after flash...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 216
... from any time and without prior notice. manual focus
Vibration reduction Lens-shift method using independent zoom ring
Focusing
Autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor;
n
200 MH-24 battery...18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens
Type
Type G AF-S DX NIKKOR zoom lens with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras
Focal length
18-55 mm
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6
Lens construction 11 elements in 8...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 217
...8226; Keep the CPU contacts clean. • Use a blower to prevent mold and rust.
vignetting will not be used for use exclusively with Nikon DX format digital cameras. If the camera is equipped with an...will occur at a focal length of the lens obscures the built-in flash).
n
201
A Using the Built-in Flash
When using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the ...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 222
... Neutral (Set Picture Control) ...... 94 Nikon Transfer 2 115, 116 Noise reduction 134 Non-CPU lens 169 Normal-area AF 38 Number of shots 204
O
Optional flash 135, 172 Output resolution (HDMI) ............indicator 26, 60, 63
Information 6, 100, 137 ISO sensitivity 71, 132 i-TTL 135 i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR 135
J
JPEG 64 JPEG basic 64 JPEG fine 64 JPEG normal 64
L
...
D3100 User's Manual - Page 223
... 66 Small picture 156 Soft (Filter effects 155 Sound (Movie settings 47 Speedlight 172 Spot 79 sRGB 133 Standard (Set Picture Control)....94 Standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR 135 Start printing (PictBridge)120, 122 Storage folder 149 Straighten 161 Subject-tracking AF 38
T
Television 126 Thumbnail playback 105 Time stamp (PictBridge) ...119...
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