D3100 User's Manual
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... the camera beeping? How do I make a single image? Connections How do I set the camera clock? Maintenance and Optional Accessories What memory cards can I use ? What software is available for my camera? What other accessories are available for my camera? Where should I create retouched copies of RAW (NEF) photos? Menus and Settings How...
... the camera beeping? How do I make a single image? Connections How do I set the camera clock? Maintenance and Optional Accessories What memory cards can I use ? What software is available for my camera? What other accessories are available for my camera? Where should I create retouched copies of RAW (NEF) photos? Menus and Settings How...
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......165 Technical Notes 167 Compatible Lenses...167 Compatible CPU Lenses ...167 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 169 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 172 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 173 Other Accessories...176 Approved Memory Cards 177 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 178 Caring for the Camera...179 Storage ...179 Cleaning ...179 The...
......165 Technical Notes 167 Compatible Lenses...167 Compatible CPU Lenses ...167 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 169 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 172 The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS 173 Other Accessories...176 Approved Memory Cards 177 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 178 Caring for the Camera...179 Storage ...179 Cleaning ...179 The...
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.../ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety ...requirements of this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic ...
.../ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety ...requirements of this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic ...
D3100 User's Manual
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... the information you for use to prevent damage to the camera. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that should be read before...
... the information you for use to prevent damage to the camera. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that should be read before...
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... (function) button ...........146 17 Mounting mark 16 18 Lens release button 17 19 Mirror 182 20 Lens mount 63 21 Accessory shoe cover .........172 22 Accessory shoe (for optional flash units 172 23 Accessory terminal 177 24 USB connector Connecting to a computer 116 Connecting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting...
... (function) button ...........146 17 Mounting mark 16 18 Lens release button 17 19 Mirror 182 20 Lens mount 63 21 Accessory shoe cover .........172 22 Accessory shoe (for optional flash units 172 23 Accessory terminal 177 24 USB connector Connecting to a computer 116 Connecting to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Getting...
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... displayed include an additional page of the camera clock. The GP-1 GPS Unit The GP-1 GPS unit (available separately) can be connected to the camera's accessory terminal (0 177) using the cable supplied with GP-1. Option Description Exposure meters turn off automatically when the GP-1 is not displayed do not include GPS...
... displayed include an additional page of the camera clock. The GP-1 GPS Unit The GP-1 GPS unit (available separately) can be connected to the camera's accessory terminal (0 177) using the cable supplied with GP-1. Option Description Exposure meters turn off automatically when the GP-1 is not displayed do not include GPS...
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.... 7 When AF 80-200mm f/2.8, AF 35-70mm f/2.8, AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 (New), or AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lenses are listed below: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory MF (with electronic Auto and scene LM AF rangefinder) MF modes;
.... 7 When AF 80-200mm f/2.8, AF 35-70mm f/2.8, AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 (New), or AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lenses are listed below: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering Lens/accessory MF (with electronic Auto and scene LM AF rangefinder) MF modes;
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Selecting another mode disables the shutter release. Camera setting Focus Mode Metering MF (with the D3100: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm ...series 11A, 12, or 13; P, S, A M L, M, N AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - ✔1 ✔ - ✔2 - PC NIKKOR - ✔4 ✔ - ✔2 - D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can be used in mode M. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens...
Selecting another mode disables the shutter release. Camera setting Focus Mode Metering MF (with the D3100: • TC-16AS AF teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm ...series 11A, 12, or 13; P, S, A M L, M, N AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses - ✔1 ✔ - ✔2 - PC NIKKOR - ✔4 ✔ - ✔2 - D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can be used in mode M. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens...
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... could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units. Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is equipped with a locking pin, ...such as described below. n 172 The accessory shoe is attached. The built-in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for flash units with a safety lock for more information. Optional flash units can be connected...
... could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units. Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is equipped with a locking pin, ...such as described below. n 172 The accessory shoe is attached. The built-in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for flash units with a safety lock for more information. Optional flash units can be connected...
D3100 User's Manual
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...to the lens (for example, from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-24 (0 14): Recharge EN-EL14 batteries. • Power Connector EP-5A, AC Adapter EH-5a: These accessories can not be used with Viewfinder eyepiece correction lenses. filters... makers may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D3100 can be used to the EH-5a or EH-5; Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D3100. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (0 14-15): Additional...
...to the lens (for example, from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives. • Battery Charger MH-24 (0 14): Recharge EN-EL14 batteries. • Power Connector EP-5A, AC Adapter EH-5a: These accessories can not be used with Viewfinder eyepiece correction lenses. filters... makers may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. • The D3100 can be used to the EH-5a or EH-5; Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D3100. • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (0 14-15): Additional...
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Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is not in the D3100. The D3100 is not in use in place. For more details on the connector aligned with the 4 mark on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer. n 177 ... page xiv for use ). compliant. 3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are used are recommended for Accessory terminal accessories MC-DC2 remote cords (0 78) and GP-1 GPS units (0 98), which the card will be used . SD memory cards SDHC memory cards 2 SDXC memory...
Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is not in the D3100. The D3100 is not in use in place. For more details on the connector aligned with the 4 mark on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer. n 177 ... page xiv for use ). compliant. 3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are used are recommended for Accessory terminal accessories MC-DC2 remote cords (0 78) and GP-1 GPS units (0 98), which the card will be used . SD memory cards SDHC memory cards 2 SDXC memory...
D3100 User's Manual
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... or serviced. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other stains, Monitor wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as this could result in locations that: • are poorly ventilated or subject to a soft cloth and...original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in distilled water and dry thoroughly. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is...
... or serviced. Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other stains, Monitor wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as this could result in locations that: • are poorly ventilated or subject to a soft cloth and...original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, and that it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in distilled water and dry thoroughly. D Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is...
D3100 User's Manual
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..., SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fired at full output Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, histogram display, highlights, auto image rotation...
..., SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fired at full output Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Nikon Creative Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, histogram display, highlights, auto image rotation...
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...Nikon will not be held liable for a camera with battery and memory card but without body cap Operating environment Temperature 0-40 °C (+32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for damages that may contain. Interface USB Video output HDMI output Accessory.... 1.6 oz.) with a fully-charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in .) Weight Approx. 450 g/15.9 oz. (camera body only);...
...Nikon will not be held liable for a camera with battery and memory card but without body cap Operating environment Temperature 0-40 °C (+32-104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for damages that may contain. Interface USB Video output HDMI output Accessory.... 1.6 oz.) with a fully-charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in .) Weight Approx. 450 g/15.9 oz. (camera body only);...
D3100 User's Manual
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...; 52 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52 A Optional Accessories • 52 mm screw-on filters • LF-1 and LF-4 rear lens caps • Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0815 • Lens Hood HB-45 (attaches ...
...; 52 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-52 A Optional Accessories • 52 mm screw-on filters • LF-1 and LF-4 rear lens caps • Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0815 • Lens Hood HB-45 (attaches ...
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... II .........79 3D-tracking 58 3D-tracking (11 points) (AF-area mode 58 420-pixel RGB sensor 79 A A/V cable 126, 176 AC adapter 176, 178 Accessories 176 Active D-Lighting 85, 146 Adobe RGB 133 AE lock 80, 146 AE-L 80, 146 AE-L/AF-L 146 AE-L/AF-L button 61, 80, 146 AF...
... II .........79 3D-tracking 58 3D-tracking (11 points) (AF-area mode 58 420-pixel RGB sensor 79 A A/V cable 126, 176 AC adapter 176, 178 Accessories 176 Active D-Lighting 85, 146 Adobe RGB 133 AE lock 80, 146 AE-L 80, 146 AE-L/AF-L 146 AE-L/AF-L button 61, 80, 146 AF...