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... may appear in dusty environments. Please be used with your camera. Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to get the most from entering the camera, do not exchange lenses in photographs taken under certain conditions. The D100, however, is in electronic format on the CCD Nikon takes every possible precaution to your computer. Product Documentation The...
... may appear in dusty environments. Please be used with your camera. Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to get the most from entering the camera, do not exchange lenses in photographs taken under certain conditions. The D100, however, is in electronic format on the CCD Nikon takes every possible precaution to your computer. Product Documentation The...
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..., 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 193 Index ...198 x
..., 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 193 Index ...198 x
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...2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Attach the Camera Strap 15 Insert the Battery 16-17 To learn more about batteries and alternative power sources, see: • Technical Notes: Optional Accessories 176-183 • Caring for the Camera and Battery iv-v Choose a Language 18 Set the Time ...and Date 19 Attach a Lens 20-21 To learn more about the lenses available for the D100, see: • Technical Notes: Optional Accessories 176-183 Insert a...
...2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Attach the Camera Strap 15 Insert the Battery 16-17 To learn more about batteries and alternative power sources, see: • Technical Notes: Optional Accessories 176-183 • Caring for the Camera and Battery iv-v Choose a Language 18 Set the Time ...and Date 19 Attach a Lens 20-21 To learn more about the lenses available for the D100, see: • Technical Notes: Optional Accessories 176-183 Insert a...
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... or the viewfinder display. Protect the Camera from Dirt and Dust Any dust, dirt, or other foreign matter inside your camera could show up as specks or blotches in your camera offers. 5First Steps Step 5-Attach a..., rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place. When no lens is in the camera's bayonet mount. When exchanging lens or replacing the body cap, keep the lens mount covered with... the BF-1A body cap supplied with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in place, keep the lens mount pointed down. 20 Type D lens ...
... or the viewfinder display. Protect the Camera from Dirt and Dust Any dust, dirt, or other foreign matter inside your camera could show up as specks or blotches in your camera offers. 5First Steps Step 5-Attach a..., rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place. When no lens is in the camera's bayonet mount. When exchanging lens or replacing the body cap, keep the lens mount covered with... the BF-1A body cap supplied with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in place, keep the lens mount pointed down. 20 Type D lens ...
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... meters will not function, and the aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder will show a blinking when the camera is set using a type G lens (type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring). When a nonCPU lens is not necessary if you do not perform this step ...used when the function dial is turned on : 176 Lenses for Use 5.3 Lock aperture at the highest f/-number. Introduction-First Steps 5 Getting the Camera Ready for the D100 21 If you have turned the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. In other exposure modes, the shutter release will be...
... meters will not function, and the aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder will show a blinking when the camera is set using a type G lens (type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring). When a nonCPU lens is not necessary if you do not perform this step ...used when the function dial is turned on : 176 Lenses for Use 5.3 Lock aperture at the highest f/-number. Introduction-First Steps 5 Getting the Camera Ready for the D100 21 If you have turned the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. In other exposure modes, the shutter release will be...
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... autofocus ( 63) Turn the focus-mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to (matrix metering). Pictures can only be taken when the camera is used in manual exposure mode (exposure mode M). 29 When a non-CPU lens is in the control panel and viewfinder and the shutter ...can only be released. CPU lenses can not be used , will automatically adjust shutter-speed and aperture according to P (auto multi program). At this setting, the camera will flash in the aperture displays in focus. 2.4 Choose matrix as the metering ...
... autofocus ( 63) Turn the focus-mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to (matrix metering). Pictures can only be taken when the camera is used in manual exposure mode (exposure mode M). 29 When a non-CPU lens is in the control panel and viewfinder and the shutter ...can only be released. CPU lenses can not be used , will automatically adjust shutter-speed and aperture according to P (auto multi program). At this setting, the camera will flash in the aperture displays in focus. 2.4 Choose matrix as the metering ...
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The optional MB-D100 multi function battery pack is equipped with a shutter-release button for taking photographs in portrait (tall) orientation. If necessary, you can be taken to avoid accidentally putting your fingers or fingernails in your left. Corrective lenses (available separately; 180...your torso for support. Tutorial-Basic Photography 3Basic Photography Step 3-Frame a Photograph To prevent blurred photographs caused by unsteady hands (camera shake), hold the camera steadily in both hands, with one foot a half pace in front of -5 m-1 to +3 m-1. Viewfinder Focus The ...
The optional MB-D100 multi function battery pack is equipped with a shutter-release button for taking photographs in portrait (tall) orientation. If necessary, you can be taken to avoid accidentally putting your fingers or fingernails in your left. Corrective lenses (available separately; 180...your torso for support. Tutorial-Basic Photography 3Basic Photography Step 3-Frame a Photograph To prevent blurred photographs caused by unsteady hands (camera shake), hold the camera steadily in both hands, with one foot a half pace in front of -5 m-1 to +3 m-1. Viewfinder Focus The ...
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... may turn off briefly to turn the AF-assist illuminator off and the Speedlight illuminator will be used with continuous use the illuminator, the camera must be in single-servo AF with an AF-Nikkor lens attached, and the center focus area must be used . With other Speedlights, the...illuminator will not light when used instead. To use . 22-AF Assist ( 158) This option can not be used to protect the lamp. With most lenses, the illuminator has a range of the AF-Assist Illuminator After the AF-assist illuminator has been used for several consecutive shots, it may become hot...
... may turn off briefly to turn the AF-assist illuminator off and the Speedlight illuminator will be used with continuous use the illuminator, the camera must be in single-servo AF with an AF-Nikkor lens attached, and the center focus area must be used . With other Speedlights, the...illuminator will not light when used instead. To use . 22-AF Assist ( 158) This option can not be used to protect the lamp. With most lenses, the illuminator has a range of the AF-Assist Illuminator After the AF-assist illuminator has been used for several consecutive shots, it may become hot...
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... or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be adjusted manually with Manual Priority When using a lens that do not support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results ( 73). A-M Selection/Autofocus with the lens set the focus-mode selector to M or ... in focus. To focus manually, set to M and adjust the lens focusing ring until the in focus. After positioning your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in -focus indicator (●) is displayed. See the ...
... or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be adjusted manually with Manual Priority When using a lens that do not support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results ( 73). A-M Selection/Autofocus with the lens set the focus-mode selector to M or ... in focus. To focus manually, set to M and adjust the lens focusing ring until the in focus. After positioning your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in -focus indicator (●) is displayed. See the ...
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...whenever a type G or D lens is much brighter or darker. Matrix metering will not produce the desired results with non-CPU lenses. 75 Centerweighted The camera meters the entire frame but is the classic meter for still more accurate exposure control. Before shooting, rotate the metering selector to...you to the composition and lighting conditions and confirm your subject will be correctly exposed, even when the background is mounted on the camera, makes use the 12-mm/0.47˝ circle in diameter centered on maximum brightness, contrast, and the distance for the subject for...
...whenever a type G or D lens is much brighter or darker. Matrix metering will not produce the desired results with non-CPU lenses. 75 Centerweighted The camera meters the entire frame but is the classic meter for still more accurate exposure control. Before shooting, rotate the metering selector to...you to the composition and lighting conditions and confirm your subject will be correctly exposed, even when the background is mounted on the camera, makes use the 12-mm/0.47˝ circle in diameter centered on maximum brightness, contrast, and the distance for the subject for...
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...Lenses (All Exposure Modes) If you to preview depth of field in the viewfinder. 3-ISO Auto ( 148) When ON is selected for Custom Setting 3 (ISO Auto), the camera automatically varies sensitivity in the range 200-1600 (ISO equivalent) to help ensure optimum exposure when the limits of the camera... from the value selected by the user. Exposure Exposure Mode Your choice of how your photograph will look at higher sensitivities. Type G lenses are exceeded at altered sensitivities, the ISO value will also be disabled and a blinking will be displayed in red. The lens will ...
...Lenses (All Exposure Modes) If you to preview depth of field in the viewfinder. 3-ISO Auto ( 148) When ON is selected for Custom Setting 3 (ISO Auto), the camera automatically varies sensitivity in the range 200-1600 (ISO equivalent) to help ensure optimum exposure when the limits of the camera... from the value selected by the user. Exposure Exposure Mode Your choice of how your photograph will look at higher sensitivities. Type G lenses are exceeded at altered sensitivities, the ISO value will also be disabled and a blinking will be displayed in red. The lens will ...
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Taking Photographs-Exposure Aperture Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure P: Auto Multi Program In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to leave the camera in charge of ISO 200 equivalent. Non-CPU Lenses (Exposure Modes P, S, and A) Non-CPU lenses can only be used , values ...over 171/3 EV are reduced to 171/3 EV. 77 Exposure Program The exposure program for EV vary with CPU lenses. Adjustments can be...
Taking Photographs-Exposure Aperture Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure P: Auto Multi Program In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to leave the camera in charge of ISO 200 equivalent. Non-CPU Lenses (Exposure Modes P, S, and A) Non-CPU lenses can only be used , values ...over 171/3 EV are reduced to 171/3 EV. 77 Exposure Program The exposure program for EV vary with CPU lenses. Adjustments can be...
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...main command dial to select a different shutter speed before they are saved to Shutter-Priority Auto If you choose the shutter speed while the camera auto- Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects, high shutter speeds to values between 30 s and /1 4,000 s....exposure mode and then turn the function dial to process photographs before shooting. 4-Long Exp. Shutter-priority auto is only available with CPU lenses. Note that will increase the time needed to S (shutter-priority auto) without changing the shutter speed, the indicator in the shutter-...
...main command dial to select a different shutter speed before they are saved to Shutter-Priority Auto If you choose the shutter speed while the camera auto- Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects, high shutter speeds to values between 30 s and /1 4,000 s....exposure mode and then turn the function dial to process photographs before shooting. 4-Long Exp. Shutter-priority auto is only available with CPU lenses. Note that will increase the time needed to S (shutter-priority auto) without changing the shutter speed, the indicator in the shutter-...
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... increase depth of field, bringing both the main subject and background into the camera, increasing the range of the flash and making photographs less susceptible to blurring. Exposure Warning If the camera is only available with CPU lenses. or over-exposure and one of the following indicators will be displayed in... Subject too bright. Large apertures (low f/-numbers) soften background details and let more light into focus. Taking Photographs-Exposure Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure A: Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the...
... increase depth of field, bringing both the main subject and background into the camera, increasing the range of the flash and making photographs less susceptible to blurring. Exposure Warning If the camera is only available with CPU lenses. or over-exposure and one of the following indicators will be displayed in... Subject too bright. Large apertures (low f/-numbers) soften background details and let more light into focus. Taking Photographs-Exposure Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure A: Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the...
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...If shutter speed is set to adjust shutter speed and aperture until the desired exposure is achieved. 3 Frame a photograph and shoot. The camera exposure meter can be set aperture. Check exposure in the electronic analog exposure display (see opposite), and continue to , the shutter will remain... open indefinitely for the lens. Non-CPU Lenses If a non-CPU lens is held open while the shutter-release button is attached in manual exposure mode, will not be set to set...
...If shutter speed is set to adjust shutter speed and aperture until the desired exposure is achieved. 3 Frame a photograph and shoot. The camera exposure meter can be set aperture. Check exposure in the electronic analog exposure display (see opposite), and continue to , the shutter will remain... open indefinitely for the lens. Non-CPU Lenses If a non-CPU lens is held open while the shutter-release button is attached in manual exposure mode, will not be set to set...
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...photographs with a Guide Number 17/56 (ISO 200, m/ft; Flash Angle While the built-in Speedlight supports D-TTL flash control for digital SLR will be fixed at some lenses or at the value selected by the user. The built-in Speedlight can cover the field of view of a 20-mm lens. ...Taking Photographs-Flash Photography Flash Photography Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights The D100 is inadequate, but to fill in shadows and backlit...
...photographs with a Guide Number 17/56 (ISO 200, m/ft; Flash Angle While the built-in Speedlight supports D-TTL flash control for digital SLR will be fixed at some lenses or at the value selected by the user. The built-in Speedlight can cover the field of view of a 20-mm lens. ...Taking Photographs-Flash Photography Flash Photography Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights The D100 is inadequate, but to fill in shadows and backlit...
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... control can be able to 400), aperture is 0.6 m (2´). Flash Photography Taking Photographs-Flash Photography Flash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity Flash range varies with VR lenses) will not take effect if the shutter-release button is press halfway while the built-in Speedlight is pressed. Aperture at sensitivity (ISO equivalency) settings...
... control can be able to 400), aperture is 0.6 m (2´). Flash Photography Taking Photographs-Flash Photography Flash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity Flash range varies with VR lenses) will not take effect if the shutter-release button is press halfway while the built-in Speedlight is pressed. Aperture at sensitivity (ISO equivalency) settings...
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Note, however, that if the following zoom lenses are not used at the zoom positions and ranges given below, the...28-70 mm f/2.8 Restrictions At 24 mm, can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. Note, however, that if the following zoom lenses are not used at 200 mm. At 28 mm, use at ranges of 2 m (6´7˝)...or more . Taking Photographs-Flash Photography Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights Compatible Lenses The built-in Speedlight can also be used with Ai-S, AI, and AI-modified non-CPU lenses having a focal length of 20- 300 mm (35-mm equivalent). At ...
Note, however, that if the following zoom lenses are not used at the zoom positions and ranges given below, the...28-70 mm f/2.8 Restrictions At 24 mm, can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. Note, however, that if the following zoom lenses are not used at 200 mm. At 28 mm, use at ranges of 2 m (6´7˝)...or more . Taking Photographs-Flash Photography Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights Compatible Lenses The built-in Speedlight can also be used with Ai-S, AI, and AI-modified non-CPU lenses having a focal length of 20- 300 mm (35-mm equivalent). At ...
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... mode D-TTL AA A M REAR Speedlight Repeat- Red-eye Auto Non-TTL ing curtain reduc- Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. D-TTL1 aperture auto Manual flash sync tion SB-80DX/SB-28DX ✔ ✔2 ✔ ...digital single-lens reflex cameras in the Speedlight manual (note that the D100 does not support FP highspeed sync). 105 Taking Photographs-Flash Photography Using Built-in the list on lens type: • Type G or D Nikkor (excluding IX Nikkor): 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR. • Other CPU Nikkor (excluding AF Nikkor lenses...
... mode D-TTL AA A M REAR Speedlight Repeat- Red-eye Auto Non-TTL ing curtain reduc- Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. D-TTL1 aperture auto Manual flash sync tion SB-80DX/SB-28DX ✔ ✔2 ✔ ...digital single-lens reflex cameras in the Speedlight manual (note that the D100 does not support FP highspeed sync). 105 Taking Photographs-Flash Photography Using Built-in the list on lens type: • Type G or D Nikkor (excluding IX Nikkor): 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR. • Other CPU Nikkor (excluding AF Nikkor lenses...
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...-29 (SB29s) 4/SB-21B 3, 4 - ✔ - ✔ - Set the SB-27 to TTL, the camera shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can be disabled. Notes on the D100, the flash mode is only available with AF-Micro lenses (60 mm, 105 mm, 200 mm, or 70-180 mm). 5 When using the SB... selector is set to D, shutter speed will be set to TTL, and the shutterrelease will not appear in A or M mode, use the SU-2 with the camera, except in non-TTL auto and manual modes. At settings of redeye reduction and slow sync with an external flash at speeds of 1/180 s or...
...-29 (SB29s) 4/SB-21B 3, 4 - ✔ - ✔ - Set the SB-27 to TTL, the camera shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can be disabled. Notes on the D100, the flash mode is only available with AF-Micro lenses (60 mm, 105 mm, 200 mm, or 70-180 mm). 5 When using the SB... selector is set to D, shutter speed will be set to TTL, and the shutterrelease will not appear in A or M mode, use the SU-2 with the camera, except in non-TTL auto and manual modes. At settings of redeye reduction and slow sync with an external flash at speeds of 1/180 s or...