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The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please

be 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 , see the Reference Manual Quick Start Guide .

Product Documentation

CAUTION: Foreign Matter on the CCD

Nikon 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 to

be used with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when

lenses are removed or exchanged. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may

adhere 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 dusty

environments. To protect the camera when no lens is in place, be sure to replace the

body cap provided with the camera, being careful to first remove all dust and other foreign

matter that may be adhering to the body cap.

Should foreign matter find its way onto the CCD, clean the CCD as instructed on pages

186–187 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.

How to Read This Manual

First, be aware of the warnings, cautions, and notices on pages ii–vii.

Overview

Getting to Know the Camera

First Steps

Basic Photography

Basic Playback

Choosing a Shooting Mode

Image Quality and Size

Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)

White Balance

Focus

Exposure

Flash Photography

Self-Timer Mode

More About Playback

Menu Guide

Connections

Technical Notes

Image Adjustment

Next, read “Overview” and “Getting to Know

the Camera” to familiarize yourself with the

conventions used in this manual and the names

of camera parts, then set up your camera as de-

scribed in “First Steps.”

Now you are ready to take photographs and

play them back.

Once you have mastered the basics of digital

photography, you can read these sections for

complete information on when and how to use

camera controls.

Read this chapter for more on thumbnail play-

back, playback zoom, and photo information.

Refer to these chapters for information on cam-

era menus and custom settings…

…on connecting your camera to a television or

computer…

…and on optional accessories, camera care, and

troubleshooting.

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,

read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip-

ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will

read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed

in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

WARNINGS

Do not look at the sun through the

viewfinder

Viewing the sun or other strong light

source through the viewfinder could

cause permanent visual impairment.

Turn off immediately in the event

of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an un-

usual smell coming from the equip-

ment or from the AC adapter (avail-

able separately), unplug the AC

adapter and remove the battery im-

mediately, taking care to avoid burns.

Continued operation could result in

injury. After removing the battery,

take the equipment to a Nikon-autho-

rized service center for inspection.

Do not use in the presence of flam-

mable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in

the presence of flammable gas, as this

could result in explosion or fire.

Do not place strap around neck

Placing the camera strap around your

neck could result in strangulation.

Special care should be taken to avoid

placing the strap around the neck of

an infant or child.

Do not disassemble

Touching the product’s internal parts

could result in injury. In the event of

a malfunction, the product should be

repaired only by a qualified technician.

Should the product break open as the

result of a fall or other accident, re-

move the battery and/or AC adapter

and then take the product to a Nikon-

authorized service center for inspec-

tion.

Observe proper precautions when

handling batteries

Batteries may leak or explode if im-

properly handled. Observe the follow-

ing precautions when handling batter-

ies for use in this product:

• Be sure the product is off before re-

placing the battery. If you are using an

AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only batteries approved for use in

this equipment.

• Do not attempt to insert the battery

upside down or backwards.

• Do not short or disassemble the bat-

tery.

• Do not expose the battery to flame or

to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Do not transport or store with metal

objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

For Your Safety

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before us-

ing your Nikon product to prevent possible injury.

Do not drop

The product may malfunction if subjected

to strong shocks or vibration.

Keep dry

This product is not waterproof, and may

malfunction if immersed in water or ex-

posed to high levels of humidity. Rusting

of the internal mechanism can cause irrepa-

rable damage.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature

Sudden changes in temperature, such as

occur when entering or leaving a heated

building on a cold day, can cause conden-

sation inside the device. To prevent con-

densation, place the device in a carrying

case or a plastic bag before exposing it to

sudden changes in temperature.

Keep away from strong magnetic fields

Do not use or store this device in the vicin-

ity of equipment that generates strong

electromagnetic radiation or magnetic

fields. Strong static charges or the mag-

netic fields produced by equipment such as

radio transmitters could interfere with the

monitor, damage data stored on the

memory card, or affect the product’s inter-

nal circuitry.

Do not touch the shutter curtain

The shutter curtain is extremely thin and

easily damaged. Under no circumstances

should you exert pressure on the curtain,

poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to

powerful air currents from a blower. These

actions could scratch, deform, or tear the

curtain.

Handle all moving parts with care

Do not apply force to the battery-chamber,

card-slot, or connector covers. These parts

are especially susceptible to damage.

Cleaning

• When cleaning the camera body, use a

blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe

gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using

your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe

off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly

dampened with pure water and then dry

your camera thoroughly. In rare in-

stances, static electricity produced by a

brush or cloth may cause the LCD displays

to light up or darken. This does not indi-

cate a malfunction, and the display will

shortly return to normal.

• When cleaning the lens and mirror, re-

member that these elements are easily

damaged. Dust and lint should be gen-

tly removed with a blower. When using

an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical

(tilting the can could result in liquid being

sprayed on the mirror). If you do get a

fingerprint or other stain on the lens,

apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a

soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully.

• See “Technical Notes: Caring for Your

Camera” for information on cleaning the

CCD.

Storage

• To prevent mold or mildew, store the

camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If

you will not be using the product for long

periods, remove the battery to prevent

leakage and store the camera in a plastic

bag containing a desiccant. Do not, how-

ever, store the camera case in a plastic

bag, as this may cause the material to de-

teriorate. Note that desiccant gradually

loses its capacity to absorb moisture and

should be replaced at regular intervals.

• Do not store the camera with naphtha or

camphor moth balls, close to equipment

that produces strong magnetic fields, or

in areas subject to extremes of tempera-

ture, for example near a space heater or

in a closed vehicle on a hot day.

Caring for the Camera and Battery

viii

Table of Contents

For Your Safety ............................................................................................... ii

Caring for the Camera and Battery ................................................................. iv

Notices ........................................................................................................... vi

Introduction: 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 1—Attach the Camera Strap ................................................................... 15

Step 2—Insert the Battery ............................................................................... 16

Step 3—Choose a Language .......................................................................... 18

Step 4—Set the Time and Date ....................................................................... 19

Step 5—Attach a Lens .................................................................................... 20

Step 6—Insert a Memory Card........................................................................ 22

Tutorial: Basic Photography and Playback ..................................................... 25

Basic Photography: Taking Your First Photographs ..................................... 26

Step 1—Ready the Camera ............................................................................. 27

Step 2—Adjust Camera Settings ..................................................................... 28

Step 3—Frame a Photograph .......................................................................... 30

Step 4—Focus ................................................................................................ 31

Step 5—Check Exposure................................................................................. 32

Step 6—Take the Photograph ......................................................................... 34

Basic Playback: Viewing Photographs ........................................................... 35

Taking 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 ................................................................. 62

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 ..................................... 164

Connections: 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 ................................................................................... 172

Technical 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 .................................................................................................. 193

Index ................................................................................................................. 198

First Steps

14–24

Overview

2–3

Getting to Know the

Camera

4–13

This chapter is divided into the following sections:

Overview

Read this section for a description of how this

manual is organized and for an explanation of the

symbols and conventions used.

Getting to Know the Camera

Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read

through the manual for information on the names

and functions of camera parts.

First Steps

This section details the steps you will take when

using your camera for the first time: inserting the

battery and memory card, attaching a lens and cam-

era strap, and setting the date, time, and language.

Introduction

Getting Started

Introduction—Overview

Overview

About This Manual

This manual is designed to help you enjoy taking photographs with the ad-

vanced Nikon D100 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. First-time users

who can’t wait to experience the simplicity and immediacy of digital photog-

raphy can follow the step-by-step instructions in the Quick Start Guide or

read “First Steps” and “Tutorial” in this manual, referring to “Getting to Know

the Camera” for information on the location of camera controls and displays.

Once you have mastered the basics, detailed information on when and how

to use the various camera settings can be found in “Taking Photographs” and

“Menu Guide.” Information on what to do with your pictures once you have

finished 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 with

6.1 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 white

balance for optimum color temperature measurements, have been further

improved for unerring color reproduction and smooth tonal transitions.

• Three color modes, adapted to sRGB or Adobe color spaces, are available

for 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 a

rate 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

1/2s or slower.

• The D100’s built-in Speedlight ensures that you will never miss the chance

for that perfect shot, even when lighting is poor.

• The camera is equipped with an automatic sensitivity adjustment function

that helps ensure optimal exposure when correct exposure can not be

achieved at current settings.

• Twelve-bit output from the camera’s CCD can be saved without modifica-

tion as high-quality RAW data.

• The optional MB-D100 multi function battery pack can expand your camera’s

potential with voice-memo recording and a shutter-release button and

command dials for taking photographs in vertical (portrait) orientation.

Introduction—Overview

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and

conventions are used:

Take Test Shots

Before taking pictures on important occasions (for example, at weddings or before

taking the camera with you on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is

functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may

result from product malfunction.

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and

education, 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 to

frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photog-

raphy. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your

area. See the URL below for contact information:

http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/

Replacing This Manual

Should you lose this manual, replacements can be ordered, for a fee, from any autho-

rized Nikon service representative.

This icon marks cautions, informa-

tion that you should read before use

to prevent damage to your camera.

This icon marks tips, additional in-

formation you may find helpful

when using your camera.

This icon marks notes, information

that you should read before using

your camera.

This icon indicates that more infor-

mation is available elsewhere in this

manual.

This icon marks settings that can be

adjusted using camera menus.

This icon marks settings that can be

fine-tuned from the Custom Settings

menu.

Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera

Getting to Know the Camera

Camera Controls and Displays

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays.

You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read

through the rest of the manual.

Camera Body

1 Eyelet for camera strap ................. 15

2 Shooting-mode dial lock release ... 41

3 Shooting mode dial ...................... 41

4 Accessory shoe ........................... 104

5 Depth-of-field preview button ...... 76

6 AF-assist illuminator ..................... 72

Self-timer lamp ........................... 108

Red-eye reduction lamp ................ 97

7 Power switch ................................ 27

8 Release terminal ......................... 182

9 Shutter-release button ...... 31–34, 72

10 Exposure compensation ( ) button

.................................................... 86

11 Flash sync mode ( ) button ..... 98

12 LCD illuminator ( ) button (press to

illuminate control panel) ............. 155

Format ( ) button ................... 23

13 Control panel ................................. 8

14 Focal plane mark ( ) ................. 74

Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera

16 18

15 Built-in Speedlight .................. 94, 98

16 Sub-command dial ....................... 12

17 Function dial ................................ 12

See also:

Exposure mode .......................... 76

Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) ....... 48

White balance ........................... 50

Image quality ............................. 44

Image size ................................. 46

AF-area mode ............................ 65

18 Speedlight lock release ................. 98

19 Connector cover ......... 168, 172, 191

20 Lens release button ...................... 21

21 Focus-mode selector ..................... 63

The LCD Illuminator

The control panel backlight (LCD illuminator) will light when the LCD illuminator button

( ) is pressed, allowing you to confirm camera settings in the dark. The illuminator

will remain lit while the camera exposure meters are active or until the shutter is re-

leased.

Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera

Getting to Know the Camera

Camera Body (continued)

22 Viewfinder eyepiece ..................... 30

23 Flash exposure compensation

( ) button ............................... 102

Format ( ) button ................... 23

24 Bracketing ( ) button ................ 88

25 Monitor ( ) button ........... 35, 112

26 MENU ( ) button ............. 39, 122

27 Thumbnail ( ) button .............. 116

28 Protect ( ) button ................... 119

29 ENTER ( ) button ............. 40, 125

Playback zoom ( ) button .......... 118

30 Viewfinder eyepiece cup............... 30

31 AE/AF lock ( ) button .. 70, 84, 154

32 Main command dial ..................... 12

33 Memory card slot cover ................ 22

34 Multi selector ........... 35, 39, 64, 114

35 Focus area lock switch .................. 64

36 Memory card slot cover latch ........ 22

37 Memory card access lamp ............ 34

38 Delete ( ) button .............. 35, 120

39 Monitor .................................. 15, 35

Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera

40 Tripod socket

41 Connectors for MB-D100 ........... 180

42 Metering selector ......................... 75

43 Diopter adjustment control........... 30

44 Battery-chamber cover latch ......... 16

45 Battery-chamber cover ......... 16, 180

Camera Controls and Displays

Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera

Control Panel

Getting to Know the Camera

Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera

Camera Controls and Displays

1 Shutter speed ......................... 79–80

Sensitivity ..................................... 48

Exposure compensation value ....... 86

Flash compensation value ........... 102

Number of shots in bracketing

sequence ...................................... 88

White balance adjustment ............ 90

2 Battery indicator ........................... 17

3 Image size .................................... 46

4 Image quality ............................... 44

5 Flash compensation indicator ..... 102

Exposure compensation indicator ..

7 Flexible program indicator ............ 78

8 Flash sync mode ........................... 96

9 Aperture ...................................... 81

Bracketing increment ................... 88

Image transfer mode indicator .... 173

10 Custom-settings indicator........... 146

11 Number of exposures remaining ... 27

Number of shots remaining before

memory buffer fills ....................... 41

Remote control mode indicator .. 173

12 White balance mode .................... 50

13 Bracketing indicator ..................... 88

14 Clock battery indicator ................. 19

15 “K” (appears when memory remains

for over 1,000 exposures) ............. 42

16 Bracketing progress indicator ....... 89

17 Focus area .............................. 64–69

The Control Panel Display

The control panel display tends to darken and exhibit slower response times at high

temperatures. The display will return to normal at room temperature.

Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera

Getting to Know the Camera

The Viewfinder Display

No Battery

When the battery is totally exhausted or no battery is inserted, the display in the viewfinder

will dim. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The viewfinder display

will return to normal when a fully-charged battery is inserted.

The Viewfinder Display

The 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 response

times 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 at

room temperature.

4 5 6 87 9 10 11

1615141312

Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera

Camera Controls and Displays

1 12-mm (0.47˝) reference circle for

center-weighted metering ............ 75

2 Focus brackets (focus areas) ... 64–69

Spot-metering targets .................. 75

Reference grid (displayed when ON is

selected for Custom Setting 19) ..

157

4 Focus indicator ....................... 31, 70

5 Metering ...................................... 75

6 Auto-exposure lock ...................... 84

7 Exposure mode ............................ 76

8 Flash compensation indicator ..... 102

Exposure compensation indicator ..

10 “K” (appears when memory remains

for over 1,000 exposures) ............. 42

11 Flash-ready indicator .................... 99

12 Battery indicator ........................... 17

13 Shutter speed ......................... 80, 82

14 Aperture ................................ 81–82

15 Electronic analog exposure display

.................................................... 83

Exposure compensation ................ 86

16 Number of exposures remaining ... 27

Number of shots remaining before

memory buffer fills ....................... 41

Exposure compensation value....... 86

Flash exposure compensation value

.................................................. 102

Advanced Focusing Screen Display

When 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 as

needed to establish contrast with the background (“Vari-Brite” focus areas), making it

easier to identify the selected focus area. The viewfinder is also equipped with on-

demand grid lines. When is selected for Custom Setting 19 (ON Grid Display;

157), a reference grid is superimposed over the display in the viewfinder. This grid is a

useful 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 lines

radiating outwards from the selected focus area, or that the display in the viewfinder

turns red when the selected focus area is highlighted. These phenomena are normal

and do not indicate a malfunction.

Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera

Getting to Know the Camera

The Command Dials

The main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with

other controls to adjust a variety of settings.

Image quality and size

Choose an image size ( 47)

Set image quality ( 46)

White balance

Fine-tune white balance ( 53–54)/mea-

sure a value for preset white balance (

56)

Choose a white balance setting ( 52)

Sensitivity (ISO equivalency)

Set sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 49)

Flash sync

mode button

Function dial

Sub-command

dial

Exposure

compensation

button

Main command

dial

Bracketing button

Flash exposure

compensation

button

Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera

Camera Controls and Displays

AF-area mode

Choose a setting for AF-area mode (

65)

Flash settings

Set flash compensation (when function

dial set to P S, , A M, or ; 102)

Choose a flash sync mode (when func-

tion dial set to , or P, , S A M; 98)

Exposure

+Set exposure compensation (when func-

tion dial set to P, S, ; 86)A, or M

+Activate or cancel bracketing (when func-

tion dial set to , or P, , S A M; 88)

+Change bracketing settings (when func-

tion dial set to , or P, , S A M; 88)

+Choose a combination of aperture and

shutter speed (exposure mode P 78)

+Choose a shutter speed (exposure mode

S M or ; 80)

+Choose an aperture (exposure mode A or

M; 81–82)

Introduction—First Steps

Insert the Battery 16–17STEP 2

Choose a Language 18STEP 3

Set the Time and Date 19STEP 4

First Steps Getting the Camera Ready for Use

Before using your camera for the first time, complete the following steps:

Attach the Camera Strap 15STEP 1

Attach a Lens 20–21STEP 5

Insert a Memory Card 22–23STEP 6

To learn more about batteries and alternative power sources, see:

• Technical Notes: Optional Accessories ........................ 176–183

• Caring for the Camera and Battery ............................ iv–v

To learn more about the lenses available for the D100, see:

• Technical Notes: Optional Accessories ........................ 176–183

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

Introduction—First Steps

Step 2—Insert the Battery

Your camera is powered by a single rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3 lithium-ion

battery (provided).

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-

chamber cover (b).

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.

First Steps

Introduction—First Steps

Removing the Battery

To remove the battery, turn the camera off, open the battery chamber cover as de-

scribed above, and slide the battery out.

Camera Off Display

When the camera is off and the main battery is inserted or

the camera is powered by an optional EH-5 AC adapter,

the control panel will show only the number of exposures

maining. If no memory card is inserted,

will be

displayed.

7—Auto Meter Off ( 151)

The length of the auto meter off delay can be adjusted using Custom Setting 7.

Getting the Camera Ready for Use

2 .6 Check the battery level

Turn the camera on and check the battery level in the control panel or

viewfinder.

NotesStatus

View-

finder

Control

Panel

To save power, aperture and shutter-

speed indicators in the control panel and

all indicators in viewfinder turn off if no

operations are performed for six seconds

(auto meter off). Press shutter-release

button halfway to reactivate display.

—Battery fully

charged

Battery partially

discharged

—

Battery exhausted

(Flashes)

Shutter-release disabled. No pictures can

be taken until battery has been replaced.

* No icon displayed when camera powered by optional AC adapter.

(Flashes)

Ready a fully-charged spare battery.Low battery

Icon

Introduction—First Steps

Step 3—Choose a Language

Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German,

English, French, Japanese, and Spanish.

First Steps

Display SET UP menu

Format

LCD Brightness

Mirror Lock-up

Video Output

Date

Language

Image Comment

– –

OFF

NTSC

– –

OFF

SET UP

3.3

Position cursor in SET UP menu

Format

LCD Brightness

Mirror Lock-up

Video Output

Date

Language

Image Comment

– –

OFF

NTSC

– –

OFF

SET UP

3.4

Highlight Language

Format

LCD Brightness

Mirror Lock-up

Video Output

Date

Language

Image Comment

– –

OFF

NTSC

– –

OFF

SET UP

3.5

Display options

日本語

Language

English

Deutsch

Français

Español

SET UP

3.6

Highlight option

Language

English

Deutsch

Français

Español

SET UP

3.7

Make selection and

return to SET UP menu

Format

LCD Brightness

Mirror Lock-up

Video Output

Date

Language

Image Comment

– –

OFF

NTSC

– –

OFF

SET UP

3.8

Display camera menus

Delete

Folder Designate

Slide Show

Hide Image

Print Set

Display Mode

PLAYBACK MENU

ND100

3.2

Turn camera on

3.1

Introduction—First Steps

Step 4—Set the Time and Date

The time and date of recording is included with all pictures. To ensure that

your pictures are stamped with the correct time and date, display the setup

menu as described opposite, then set the time and date as described below.

Save changes to settings and return

to SET UP menu

Format

LCD Brightness

Mirror Lock-up

Video Output

Date

Language

Image Comment

– –

OFF

NTSC

– –

OFF

SET UP

4.5

The Clock Battery

The clock-calendar is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is

charged 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 provide

about five months of back-up power. If the icon 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.

Getting the Camera Ready for Use

Edit Year

2002 01

00 15

SET OK

Date

Y M

H M

SET UP

4.3

Select next item. Repeat Steps 4.3–

4.4 to set onth, ay, our, inute,M D H M

and econdS

2002 05 10

11 00 00

SET OK

Y M

H M

Date

SET UP

4.4

Highlight Date

Format

LCD Brightness

Mirror Lock-up

Video Output

Date

Language

Image Comment

– –

OFF

NTSC

– –

OFF

SET UP

4.1

Display menuDate

2002 01

00 15

SET OK

Date

Y M

H M

SET UP

4.2

• The camera clock is less accurate

than most battery-powered time-

pieces, and should be regularly

checked and reset as necessary.

Introduction—First Steps

First Steps

Step 5—Attach 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.

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 camera’s

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.

Type D lens

ype G lensCPU lenses have CPU

contacts

Introduction—First Steps

Getting the Camera Ready for Use

5 .3 Lock aperture at the minimum setting

This step is not necessary if you are using a type G lens (type G lenses

are not equipped with an aperture ring). If you are using a lens of

another type, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number).

If you do not perform this step when using a CPU lens, the aperture

displays in the control panel and viewfinder will show a blinking

when the camera is turned on. Photographs can not be taken until you

have turned the camera off and locked aperture at the highest f/-num-

ber.

Detaching the Lens

Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging

lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-

release button while turning the lens clockwise.

Non-CPU Lenses

Non-CPU lenses can only be used when the function dial is set to M (manual exposure

mode). 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 aperture

displays in the control panel and viewfinder will show to indicate that aperture can

only be set using the lens aperture ring.

For more information on:

176 Lenses for the D100

Introduction—First Steps

First Steps

Step 6—Insert 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 memory

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.

6 .3 Insert a memory card

Insert the memory card with the rear label

toward the monitor, sliding the card in until

it is fully seated in the contacts at the back

of the slot (1) and the eject button pops up

(2). Close the card slot cover.

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.

Direction of

insertion

Rear

label

Terminals

Introduction—First Steps

Getting the Camera Ready for Use

6 .4 Format the memory card

Memory cards must be formatted before first use. Note that formatting

memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure

to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a 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-

ing will appear in the shutter-speed display and the frame count

will blink. Pressing both buttons together a second time will format the

memory card. Press any other button to exit without formatting.

During formatting, the letters will be appear in the frame-count

display. 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 can

be recorded at current settings.

No Memory Card

If no memory card is inserted in the camera when a

charged EN-EL3 battery is inserted or the camera is pow-

ered by an AC adapter, will appear control panel

exposure-count display. When the camera is on and

indicators 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.

Introduction—First Steps

Removing Memory Cards

Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory

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,

wait for the green card access lamp next to the card slot

cover to go out and then turn the camera off. Pressing

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). Do

NOT attempt to remove the card while the access lamp is

on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in

loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

First Steps

Access

lamp

This chapter takes you step-by-step through the

process of taking your first photographs and play-

ing them back.

Basic Photography

This section describes how to use autofocus and

auto multi program autoexposure for simple, “point-

and-shoot” photography that will produce optimal

results in most situations.

Basic Playback

Read this section for information on viewing pho-

tographs in the monitor.

Tutorial

Basic Photography and Playback

Basic Photography

26–34

Basic Playback

35–36

Tutorial—Basic Photography

Adjust Camera Settings 28–29STEP 2

Ready the Camera 27STEP 1

There are six basic steps to taking photographs:

Basic Photography Taking Your First Photographs

Frame the Photograph 30STEP 3

Focus 31STEP 4

Check Exposure 32STEP 5

Take the Photograph 34STEP 6

To learn more about the battery level display, see:

• Introduction: First Steps ............................................. 16–17

To learn how to restore settings to their default values, see:

• Taking Photographs: Two-Button Reset ...................... 110

• Menu Guide: The Custom Settings Menu................... 144–160

To learn more about the following camera settings, see:

• Taking Photographs: Choosing a Shooting Mode ....... 41–42

• Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size .............. 43–47

• Taking Photographs: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) ....... 48–49

• Taking Photographs: White Balance ........................... 50–57

• Taking Photographs: Focus ......................................... 63–74

• Taking Photographs: Exposure .................................... 75–93

To learn how to preview the effects of aperture, see:

• Taking Photographs: Exposure .................................... 75–93

To learn about optional viewfinder accessories, see:

• Technical Notes: Optional Accessories ........................ 180–183

To learn more about focus options, see:

• Taking Photographs: Focus ......................................... 63–74

To learn how to change the composition after setting exposure, see:

• Taking Photographs: Exposure .................................... 75–93

To learn more about flash photography, see:

• Taking Photographs: Flash Photography ..................... 94–106

To learn how to delay shutter release, see:

• Taking Photographs: Self-Timer Mode ........................ 108–109

Tutorial—Basic Photography

Step 1—Ready the Camera

Before taking photographs, ready the camera as described below.

1 .1 Turn the camera on

The control panel will turn on and the dis-

play in the viewfinder will light.

1 .2 Check the battery level

If the low-battery icon ( ) appears in the

control 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 remaining

The exposure-count displays in the control

panel and viewfinder show the number of

photographs that can be taken at current

settings. When this number reaches zero,

the shutter-speed display in the control panel

will show a blinking , the viewfinder

shutter-speed display, . You will need

to 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.

Tutorial—Basic Photography

Taking Your First Photographs

Non-CPU Lenses

Exposure mode (auto multi program) is only available when the lens mounted on theP

camera is a CPU lens. When a non-CPU lens is used, will flash in the aperture

displays in the control panel and viewfinder and the shutter can not be released. Non-

CPU lenses can only be used in manual exposure mode (exposure mode M).

2 .2 Set the shooting mode to single frame ( 41)

Hold the mode-dial lock release down (1)

and turn the shooting mode dial (2) to

(single frame). This sets the camera to take

one photograph each time the shutter-re-

lease button is pressed.

2 .3 Set the focus mode to single-servo autofocus ( 63)

Turn the focus-mode selector until it clicks

into place pointing to S (single-servo

autofocus). At this setting, the camera will

automatically focus on the subject in the se-

lected focus area when the shutter-release

button is pressed halfway. Pictures can only

be taken when the camera is in focus.

2 .4 Choose matrix as the metering method ( 75)

Rotate the metering selector to (matrix

metering). Matrix metering uses informa-

tion from all areas of the frame to deter-

mine exposure, ensuring optimal results for

the entire frame.

2 .5 Set the function dial to (auto multi program; 77)P

Before shooting, rotate the function dial to

P (auto multi program). At this setting, the

camera will automatically adjust

shutter-speed

and aperture according to a built-in expo-

sure program, producing optimal exposure

in most situations.

Tutorial—Basic Photography

Basic Photography

3Step 3—Frame a Photograph

To prevent blurred photographs caused by unsteady hands (camera shake),

hold the camera steadily in both hands, with your elbows propped lightly

against your torso for support. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and

cradle the camera body or lens with your left.

The recommended stance for taking photographs is with one foot a half pace

in front of the other and your upper body stable.

Using the Diopter Control

When operating the diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be

taken to avoid accidentally putting your fingers or fingernails in your eye.

Viewfinder Focus

The viewfinder is equipped with diopter adjustment to

accommodate individual differences in vision. To adjust

viewfinder focus, slide the diopter adjustment control

up and down until the focus brackets in the viewfinder

are in sharp focus. If necessary, you can remove the

rubber viewfinder eyepiece cup when adjusting diopter;

when replacing the cup, the lettered face should be

down.

Diopter can be adjusted in the range –2 m –1 to +1 m–1. Corrective lenses (available

separately; 180) allow diopters of –5 m–1 to +3 m–1. The rubber viewfinder eyepiece

cup must be removed when using diopter adjustment lenses.

The optional MB-D100

multi function battery

pack is equipped with a

shutter-release button for

taking photographs in

portrait (tall) orientation.

Tutorial—Basic Photography

Step 4—Focus

In single-servo AF, the camera focuses on the sub-

ject in the selected focus area when the shutter-

release button is pressed halfway. After centering

the focus brackets on your subject, press the shut-

ter-release button halfway and check focus in the

viewfinder. If the subject is dark, the AF-assist il-

luminator will light automatically to assist with the autofocus operation.

The Function Dial

Pictures can only be taken when the function dial is set to . At otherP S A, , , or M

settings, the shutter release will be disabled.

Viewfinder Frame Coverage

Approximately 95% of the image exposed on the CCD is visible through the viewfinder.

The view through the viewfinder shows slightly less than appears in the final photo-

graph.

Viewfinder Display Meaning

●Subject in focus.

●

(flashes)

Camera unable to focus on subject in focus brackets using

autofocus.

If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 74), or

use focus lock to focus on another subject at the same distance, then recom-

pose your photograph ( 64). To focus on an off-center subject, use focus

lock ( 70) or select the focus area containing your subject using the multi

selector.

Taking Your First Photographs

Tutorial—Basic Photography

5Step 5—Check Exposure

With the shutter-release button pressed halfway,

check the shutter-speed and aperture indicators

in the viewfinder. If the photo would be under- or

over-exposed at current settings, one of the fol-

lowing indicators will appear in either the shutter-

speed or aperture display.

Indicator Meaning

Photo will be overexposed. Use a Neutral Density (ND) filter.

Shutter Speed and Camera Shake

To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, the shutter speed should be faster than

the inverse of the focal length of the lens, in seconds (for example, if a lens has a focal

length of 50 mm, shutter speed should be faster than 1

50 s). Use of a tripod is recom-

mended when shooting at slower shutter speeds. To prevent blur, try raising the built-

in Speedlight (see following page) or increasing sensitivity ( 48).

3—ISO Auto ( 148)

When ON is selected for Custom Setting 3 (ISO Auto), the camera will automatically

vary sensitivity from the value selected by the user to help ensure optimum exposure.

9—EV Step ( 151)

By default, shutter speed and aperture are shown in increments equivalent to 1/3EV.

Using Custom Setting 9, you can change the increment to 1/2EV.

Basic Photography

Photo will be underexposed. Use the built-in Speedlight (see opposite)

or choose a higher sensitivity (ISO equivalency).

Tutorial—Basic Photography

Taking Your First Photographs

When Lighting Is Poor

When lighting is poor, shutter speed slows and photographs may be blurred. At shut-

ter speeds slower than 1

60 s, you can use the built-in Speedlight to prevent blur. A flash

can also be used to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects ( 94). To use

the built-in Speedlight:

aRaise the Speedlight

Press the Speedlight lock release. The Speedlight will

pop up and begin charging.

bSet the flash-sync mode to front-curtain sync

Press the button and rotate the main command dial until is displayed in the

control panel.

cCheck the flash-ready indicator in the viewfinder

Press the shutter-release button halfway and check

the flash-ready indicator in the viewfinder. When

the built-in Speedlight is raised, photographs can only

be taken when the flash-ready indicator is displayed.

If the flash-ready indicator is not displayed, remove

your finger briefly from the shutter-release button

and try again.

When the Speedlight Is Not in Use

To save battery power when the Speedlight is not in use, return it to the closed position

by pressing it lightly downward until you hear the latch click into place.

Tutorial—Basic Photography

Basic Photography

6Step 6—Take the Photograph

Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest

of the way down.

While the photograph is being recorded to the

memory card after shooting, the access lamp next

to the card slot cover will light. Do not eject the

memory card, turn the camera off, or remove or

disconnect the power source until the lamp has

gone out. Removing the memory card or cutting

power in these circumstances could result in loss

of data.

Do Not Photograph Strong Light Sources

Avoid taking pictures with the camera focused on the sun or other strong light source.

Intense light may cause deterioration in the charge-coupled device (CCD) that the cam-

era uses in place of film. It may also produce a white blur effect in the final photograph.

1—Image Review ( 147)

Photographs can be displayed at any time during or after recording by pressing the

button. When is selected for (Custom Setting 1), photographs areON Image Review

automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting.

Tutorial—Basic Playback

To play photographs back, press the button. The most recent photograph

will be displayed in the monitor.

Viewing Additional Photographs

To page through photographs in the order recorded, press the multi selector

down. Press the multi selector up to view photographs in reverse order. To

scroll rapidly through the images on the memory card, press and hold the up

or down buttons on the multi selector.

When the last photograph on the memory card is displayed, you can return to

the first photograph by pressing the multi selector down. When the first

photograph in memory is displayed, you can view the last photograph by

pressing the multi selector up.

Deleting Unwanted Photographs

To delete the photograph currently

displayed in the monitor, press the

button. A confirmation dialog will be

displayed. Press the multi selector

down to highlight , then press YES

to delete the image and return to play-

back. To exit without deleting the

picture, highlight NO and press .

Basic Playback Viewing Photographs

100-1

ENTER

YES

Delete?

Delete ( 124)

To delete multiple images, use the option in the playback menu.Delete

Tutorial—Basic Playback

Basic Playback

6—Monitor Off ( 151)

The monitor will turn off automatically to save power if no operations are performed

for the time specified in Custom Setting 6 ( ). Press the Monitor Off button again to

return to playback mode.

Take Additional Photographs

To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the button or press

the shutter-release button halfway.

In “Tutorial: Taking Photographs,” you learned the

basic order of operations for taking photographs at

the most commonly-used settings. This chapter

explains how and when you can adjust camera set-

tings for different shooting conditions.

Taking

Photographs

The Details

Choosing a

Shooting Mode

41–42

Image Quality and

Size

43–47

Sensitivity (ISO

Equivalency)

48–49

White Balance

50–57

Image Adjustment

58–62

Focus

63–74

Exposure

75–93

Flash Photography

94–107

Self-Timer Mode

108–109

Two-Button Reset

110

Taking Photographs

The chart below shows the basic order for adjusting settings when taking

photographs.

Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos?

➡ Choosing a Shooting Mode ................................................ 41–42

How will I use the photo?

➡ Image Quality and Size ........................................................ 43–47

➡ Image Adjustment .............................................................. 58–62

What lighting is available?

➡ Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) ................................................. 48–49

➡ White Balance ..................................................................... 50–57

What is my subject, and how will I compose the photograph?

➡ Focus .................................................................................. 63–74

How important is background lighting to my photograph?

➡ Exposure: Metering ............................................................. 75

Is my subject very bright, very dark, or high contrast?

➡ Exposure: Exposure Compensation ...................................... 86

➡ Exposure: Bracketing ........................................................... 87–93

What is my priority for this subject, shutter speed or aperture?

➡ Exposure: Exposure Mode ................................................... 76–83

Will I need the flash?

➡ Flash Photography .............................................................. 94–107

Do I need to delay shutter release?

➡ Self-Timer Mode ................................................................. 108–109

The Details

Taking Photographs

The Shooting Menu

Changes to some camera settings (shooting mode, focus, metering, exposure

mode, exposure compensation, flash sync mode, and flash exposure com-

pensation) are made using the buttons and dials on the camera body. Others

(image sharpening, tone compensation, color mode, and hue adjustment) are

made from the shooting menu, while still others (image quality and size, sen-

sitivity, and white balance) can be made either from the shooting menu or

using the buttons and dials on the camera body. To make a selection from the

shooting menu:

Highlight to select shooting menu

Bank Select

Image Quality

Resolution

White Bal

ISO

NORM

200

SHOOTING MENU

Press MENU button. Active menu will

be displayed in monitor. If menu dis-

played is shooting menu, go to Step 5.

Delete

Folder Designate

Slide Show

Hide Image

Print Set

Display Mode

ND100

PLAYBACK MENU

If other menu is displayed, press

multi selector left until icon at left of

menu is highlighted

Delete

Folder Designate

Slide Show

Hide Image

Print Set

Display Mode

PLAYBACK MENU

ND100

Position cursor in shooting menu

Bank Select

Image Quality

Resolution

White Bal

ISO

NORM

200

SHOOTING MENU

Highlight menu item. Current selec-

tion for item is displayed to right of

menu.

Bank Select

Image Quality

Resolution

White Bal

ISO

NORM

200

SHOOTING MENU

Display options

Image Quality

NEF (Raw)

TIFF-RGB

JPEG Fine

JPEG Normal

JPEG Basic

SHOOTING MENU

Taking Photographs

Image Quality

NEF (Raw)

TIFF-RGB

JPEG Fine

JPEG Normal

JPEG Basic

SHOOTING MENU

Bank Select

Image Quality

Resolution

White Bal

ISO

FINE

200

SHOOTING MENU

Highlight option Make selection and

return to main menu

• To return to the previous menu without making a selection, press the multi

selector to the left.

• The selection for some options is made from a sub-menu. Repeat steps 7

and 8 to make a selection from a sub-menu.

• The , , , op-Bank Select Image Quality Resolution White Bal, and ISO

tions are not available when the function dial is set to QUAL, WB, or ISO.

• Some menu items are not available while images are being recorded to the

memory card.

• The button performs the same function as pressing the multi selector

to the right. In some cases, a selection can only be made using the

button.

Exiting the Menus

To exit the menus, press the button (if a menu option is highlighted, press

the button twice). You can also exit the menus by pressing the but-

ton to turn the monitor off or by turning the camera off. To exit the menus

and focus the camera for the next shot, press the shutter-release button half-

way.

Using the Multi Selector

The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on. The focus selector

lock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off.

Taking Photographs—Choosing a Shooting Mode

Choosing a Shooting Mode

Single Frame, Continuous, or Self-Timer

Your choice of shooting mode determines how the camera takes photographs:

one at a time, in a continuous sequence, or with a delay after the shutter-

release button is pressed.

To choose a shooting mode, press the shooting

mode dial lock button and turn the shooting mode

dial to the desired setting. The following modes

are available:

Mode Description

Single frame

The camera takes one photograph each time the shutter release

button is pressed all the way down.

Continuous

Camera records photographs at a rate of about three frames per

second * while the shutter-release button is held down. Up to six

frames (four frames in RAW mode) can be recorded before tempo-

rary memory buffer ( 42) fills. When noise reduction ( 149) is

on, memory buffer holds up to three photographs (two photographs

in RAW mode). Additional photographs can be taken as soon as

enough memory is available in buffer. This setting can be used to

capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, or to photograph

a subject that is moving unpredictably.

Self-timer

Use the self-timer to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or to

appear in photographs you take yourself ( 108).

* Average obtained at 20 C (68 F) with manual focus, manual exposure, a shutter° °

speed of 1/250 s or faster, and memory remaining in the buffer.

Buffer Size

During shooting, or while the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway, the number of images that can be stored

in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the

exposure-count displays in the control panel and

viewfinder.

Choosing a Shooting Mode

Taking Photographs—Choosing a Shooting Mode

The Memory Buffer

The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage of photos during

shooting, allowing you to take several photographs in succession without waiting for

the images to be transferred to the memory card. The buffer can hold up to six frames

(four in RAW mode), or three frames (two RAW images) when noise reduction ( 149)

is on. When the buffer is full, the shutter will be disabled until enough data have been

transferred to the memory card to make room for another photograph. In continuous

mode, you can continue to take photographs as long as the shutter-release button is

held down, although the rate at which photographs are taken will drop once the buffer

has filled.

While photographs are recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the

memory card slot will light. Depending on the number of the images in the buffer,

recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes. Do not turn the camera off,

remove the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source until the access

lamp has gone out. If the camera is turned off while data remain in the buffer, only the

image currently being transferred to the memory card will be saved. All other images in

the buffer will be lost. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the

shutter release will be disabled and all images will be transferred to the memory card.

Large-Capacity Memory Cards

When enough memory remains on the memory card to

record a thousand or more pictures at current settings,

the number of exposures remaining will be shown in

thousands, rounded down to the nearest hundred (e.g.,

if there is room for approximately 1,260 exposures, the

exposure count display will show 1.2 K).

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of exposures remaining shown in the exposure count displays in the con-

trol panel and viewfinder is only an approximation. The number of compressed NEF or

JPEG images that can be stored on a memory card depends on the subject and compo-

sition of each photograph. In general, the more detailed the image, the larger the

resulting file and the fewer the images that can be stored.

Making Effective Use of Memory

Taking Photographs—Image Quality and Size

Image quality can be set using the function dial, or using the Image Quality

option in the shooting menu.

The Image Quality Menu

Highlight Image Quality in the shooting menu

( 136) and press the multi selector to the right.

Selecting NEF (Raw) from the image quality menu

displays the menu of NEF mode options shown at

right. Highlight the desired NEF mode and press

the multi selector to the right.

RAW

Image Quality

NEF Mode

NEF (Raw)

Comp. NEF (Raw)

SHOOTING MENU

Bank Select

Image Quality

Resolution

White Bal

ISO

NORM

200

SHOOTING MENU

The menu shown at right will be displayed. After

pressing the multi selector up or down to high-

light the desired option, press the multi selector

to the right to put your choice into effect and re-

turn to the shooting menu.

Image Quality

NEF (Raw)

TIFF-RGB

JPEG Fine

JPEG Normal

JPEG Basic

SHOOTING MENU

The Function Dial

Pictures can only be taken when the function dial is set to , or . When theP, , S A M

function dial set to , the shutter release will be disabled. At settings of QUAL

QUAL, WB,

and ISO

, Image Quality can not be selected in the shooting menu.

NEF (Raw) and White Balance Bracketing

White balance bracketing can not be used with an image quality of

NEF (Raw)

Comp.

NEF (Raw)

. Selecting either option cancels white balance bracketing. White balance for

NEF (RAW) images can be adjusted using Nikon Capture 3 (available separately;

170

Image Quality and Size

Taking Photographs—Image Quality and Size

The Function Dial

With the function dial set to QUAL, rotate the main command dial to cycle

through image-quality settings as shown below.

* You cannot choose between uncompressed and compressed NEF modes using the

function dial. Use the Image Quality option to choose the NEF mode.

Image Size

Image size is measured in pixels. Smaller sizes produce smaller files, making

them suited to distribution via e-mail or inclusion in web pages. Conversely,

the larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed without

becoming noticeably “grainy.” Choose image size according to the space

available on the memory card and the task at hand.

TIFF

(RGB-TIFF)

NORMAL

(JPEG Normal)

BASIC

(JPEG Basic)

RAW

(NEF*)

FINE

(JPEG Fine)

Option

Large

Medium

Small

Size (pixels)

3,008 2,000×

2,240 1,488×

1,504 1,000×

Size when printed at 200 dpi (approx.)

38 25 cm (15˝ 10˝)× ×

28 × ×19 cm (11˝ 7.5˝)

19 5˝)× 13 cm (7.5˝ ×

Making Effective Use of Memory

Taking Photographs—Image Quality and Size

Image size can be set using the function dial, or using the Resolution option

in the shooting menu. Image size can not be adjusted when image quality is

set to . When opened in Nikon View 5 orNEF (Raw) or Comp. NEF (Raw)

Nikon Capture 3, NEF images are 3,008 × 2,000 pixels in size.

The Resolution Menu

Highlight Resolution in the shooting menu (

137) and press the multi selector to the right.

The Function Dial

Pictures can only be taken when the function dial is set to , or . When theP, , S A M

function dial set to , the shutter release will be disabled. At settings of QUAL

QUAL, WB,

and ISO

, Resolution can not be selected in the shooting menu.

Bank Select

Image Quality

Resolution

White Bal

ISO

NORM

200

SHOOTING MENU

Resolution

Large

Medium

Small

SHOOTING MENU

The menu shown at right will be displayed. After

pressing the multi selector up or down to high-

light the desired option, press the multi selector

to the right to put your choice into effect and re-

turn to the shooting menu.

The Function Dial

With the function dial set to QUAL, rotate the sub-command dial to cycle

through image-size settings as shown below.

L S

Taking Photographs—Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)

Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)

Reacting Faster to Light

“Sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the sensitivity,

the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or

smaller apertures.

Sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 200 and ISO

1600 in steps equivalent to 1

/3EV. Higher values of HI-1 (approximately equiva-

lent to ISO 3200) and HI-2 (approximately equivalent to ISO 6400) are also

available for situations in which high sensitivity is a priority. Sensitivity can be

adjusted using the function dial, or using the option in the shootingISO

menu.

The ISO Menu

Highlight ISO in the shooting menu ( 139) and

press the multi selector to the right.

HI-1/HI-2

The higher the sensitivity, the more likely pictures are to be subject to “noise” in the

form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels. Photos taken at settings of HI-1 and

HI-2 will likely contain appreciable amounts of noise. Use only to capture natural light-

ing under low light conditions or when a fast shutter speed is required to prevent

blurring. We recommend that image sharpening ( 58) be turned off at these settings

to avoid heightening the effects of noise.

Bank Select

Image Quality

Resolution

White Bal

ISO

NORM

200

SHOOTING MENU

ISO

200

250

320

400

SHOOTING MENU

The menu shown at right will be displayed. After

pressing the multi selector up or down to high-

light the desired option, press the multi selector

to the right to put your choice into effect and re-

turn to the shooting menu.

Taking Photographs—Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)

The Function Dial

Pictures can only be taken when the function dial is set to P S A M, , , or . When the

function dial set to ISO, the shutter release will be disabled. At settings of

QUAL, WB,

and ISO

, ISO can not be selected in the shooting menu.

3—ISO Auto ( 148)

When ON is selected for Custom Setting 3 (ISO Auto), the camera will automatically

vary sensitivity from the value selected by the user to help ensure optimum exposure.

Sensitivity can not be set to HI-1 HI-2 ON or while ISO Auto is on, and can not be

selected for is when ISO is set to ISO Auto HI-1 HI-2 ISOor . If a flash is used when

Auto is on, ISO will be fixed at the value selected by the user.

The Function Dial

With the function dial set to ISO, rotate the main command dial to cycle

through sensitivity settings as shown below.

Taking Photographs—White Balance

Auto 4,200–8,000 K

Camera measures color temperature and ad-

justs white balance automatically. For best

results, use type G or D lens.

Fluorescent 4,200 K Use under fluorescent lighting.

White Balance

Keeping Colors True

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light

source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light

source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the

shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Unlike the film used in

film cameras, digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing infor-

mation from the camera’s image sensor (CCD) according to the color of the

light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural coloration, choose

a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. The

following options are available:

Direct Sunlight 5,200 K Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.

Flash 5,400 K Use with Nikon Speedlights, including the

built-in Speedlight.

Option

Approximate

Color

Temperature*

Description

Cloudy 6,000 K Use in daylight under overcast skies.

Shade 8,000 K Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.

Preset —

Use to match white balance to the light

source when shooting under mixed light-

ing or lighting with a strong color cast.

Incandescent 3,000 K Use under incandescent lighting.

Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If you are un-

able to achieve the desired results, choose a white balance option from the

table above or use preset white balance. In auto and preset modes, the cam-

era uses “through-the-lens” (TTL) white balance measurement to ensure that

white balance is set correctly even when the camera and subject are under

different lighting.

Taking Photographs—White Balance

Bank Select

Image Quality

Resolution

White Bal

ISO

NORM

200

SHOOTING MENU

Speedlights Connected via a Sync Cable

When the AS-15 accessory shoe adapter is used to connect optional Speedlights via a

sync cable, the camera may not be able to set white balance appropriately in A (auto)

mode. Set white balance to (flash) and use fine tuning to adjust white balance, or

use preset white balance.

Color Temperature

The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color

temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, defined with refer-

ence to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in

the same wavelengths. While light sources with a color temperature in the neighbor-

hood of 5,000–5,500 K appear white, light sources with a lower color temperature,°

such as incandescent light bulbs, appear slightly yellow or red. Light sources with a

higher color temperature appear tinged with blue.

White Bal

Auto

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Direct Sunlight

SHOOTING MENU

The menu shown at right will be displayed. After

pressing the multi selector up or down to high-

light the desired option, press the multi selector

to the right. If Preset is selected, a menu of ex-

posure mode options will be displayed ( 55). In

other cases a white-balance fine-tuning dialog (

53) will be displayed. Pressing the multi selector

to the right in the fine-tuning dialog sets a value

for fine tuning and puts your selection into effect.

The White Bal Menu

Highlight White Bal in the shooting menu (

138) and press the multi selector to the right.

White balance can be chosen using the function

dial, or using the White Bal option in the shoot-

ing menu. The current white-balance setting is

indicated by an icon in the control panel.

Taking Photographs—White Balance

White Balance

The Function Dial

With the function dial set to , rotate the main command dial to cycleWB

through white-balance settings as shown below.

The Function Dial

Pictures can only be taken when the function dial is set to P S A M, , , or . When the

function dial set to , the shutter release will be disabled. At settings of ISO

QUAL, WB,

and ISO

, can not be selected in the shooting menu.White Bal

“Mired”

Any given change in color temperature produces a greater difference in color at low

color temperatures than it would at higher color temperatures. For example, at a color

temperature of 6000 K, a change of 100 K produces almost no change in color, while a

change of the same amount at 3000 K would produce a large difference in color. Mired,

calculated by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 10 6, is a measure of

color temperature that takes such variation into account, and as such is the unit used in

color-temperature compensation filters.

(Fluorescent)(Incandescent) (Direct Sunlight)

(Cloudy)(Preset) (Shade) (Flash)

(Auto)

4000 K – 3000 K = 1000 K

Change in Color Temp.

7000 K – 6000 K = 1000 K

83 mired

Mired

23 mired

Taking Photographs—White Balance

Keeping Colors True

Fine-Tuning White Balance

At settings other than PRE (preset), white balance

can be “fine tuned” to compensate for variations

in the color of the light source or to introduce a

deliberate “warm” or “cold” cast into an image.

Higher settings can be used to lend images a blu-

ish tinge or to compensate for light sources with

a yellow or red cast, while lowering white balance can make photographs

appear slightly more yellow or red or compensate for light sources with a blue

cast. Adjustments can be made in the range +3 to –3 in increments of one.

In Auto mode, each increment is equivalent to about 10 mired. At other

settings, white balance is adjusted as shown below:

(daylight)

Incandescent

Fluorescent

†

Cloudy

Flash

Sunlight

Direct

(daylight)

Shade

Approximate Color Temperature*

6,700 K2,700 K 2,700 K 4,800 K 4,800 K 5,400 K+3

7,100 K2,800 K 3,000 K 4,900 K 5,000 K 5,600 K+2

7,500 K2,900 K 3,700 K 5,000 K 5,200 K 5,800 K+1

8,000 K3,000 K 4,200 K 5,200 K 5,400 K 6,000 K±0

8,400 K3,100 K 5,000 K 5,300 K 5,600 K 6,200 K–1

8,800 K3,200 K 6,500 K 5,400 K 5,800 K 6,400 K–2

9,200 K3,300 K 7,200 K 5,600 K 6,000 K 6,600 K–3

* The camera color temperature setting may differ from the value for color temperature

measured with a photo color meter.

† The size of the increments for Fluorescent reflects the wide variations in color tem-

perature among the many different types of fluorescent light source, ranging from

low-temperature stadium lighting to high-temperature mercury-vapor lamps.

Taking Photographs—White Balance

Keeping Colors True

Preset White Balance

Preset white balance is used to adjust white balance when shooting under

mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast.

Choosing an Exposure Mode

Before measuring a value for preset white balance,

choose an exposure mode. Highlight Preset In

the White Bal menu and press the multi selector

to the right to display the menu shown at right.

White Bal

WB Preset

Done

Exposure mode

SHOOTING MENU

WB Preset

Exposure mode

SHOOTING MENU

White Bal

WB Preset

Done

Exposure mode

SHOOTING MENU

Choose the exposure mode you will use when

measuring a value for white balance from P (auto

multi program), S (shutter-priority auto), A (aper-

ture-priority auto), or (manual), and press theM

multi selector to the right.

Highlight Done and press the multi selector to

the right to return to the shooting menu.

Manual Exposure Mode

To ensure accurate white balance, the amount of light entering the camera is increased.

In exposure mode , use the electronic analog exposure display to set exposure.M

WB Preset

White Bal

Done

Exposure mode

SHOOTING MENU

Highlight Exposure Mode and press the multi se-

lector to the right.

Taking Photographs—Exposure

Exposure

Bracketing Set

F11

CSM MENU

AE & Flash

AE Only

Flash Only

WB Bracketing

Exposure and Flash Bracketing

1Select the type of bracketing to be performed

using Custom Setting 11 (BKT Set; 153).

Choose AE & Flash to vary both exposure and

flash level (the default setting), to varyAE Only

only exposure, or to vary only flashFlash Only

level. For more information on adjusting cus-

tom settings, see “Menu Guide” ( 121).

2Pressing the button, rotate the main command dial until is dis-BKT BKT

played in the control panel.

3Pressing the button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose a brack-BKT

eting program ( 92).

Continuous Shooting Mode

In continuous shooting mode, shooting will pause after the number of shots specified

in the bracketing program have been taken. Shooting will resume the next time the

shutter-release button is pressed.

Resuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing

If the memory card fills before all shots in the sequence have been taken, shooting can

be resumed from the next shot in the sequence after the memory card has been re-

placed or shots have been deleted to make room on the memory card. If the camera is

turned off before all shots in the sequence have been taken, bracketing will resume

from the next shot in the sequence when the camera is turned on.

Taking Photographs—Exposure

Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure

4Compose a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure

and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program se-

lected. Modifications to exposure and flash level are added to those made

with exposure compensation ( 86) and flash exposure compensation (

102).

When exposure or flash bracketing is in effect,

the icons in the control panel and viewfinder

will flash. A segment will disappear from the

bracketing indicator after each shot. When the

unmodified shot is taken, the middle segment

will disappear (

/ /

). The right seg-

ment will disappear when a shot with negative

modification is taken ( ), the left segment when a shot with positive

modification is taken ( ). Bracketing begins again when all shots in the

sequence are taken.

To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command

dial until is no longer displayed in the control panel on top of theBKT

camera. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracket-

ing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two-

button reset ( 110), although in this case the bracketing program will

not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.

Exposure Bracketing

When or AE & Flash AE Only is selected for Custom Setting 11, the camera will

modify exposure by varying shutter speed and/or aperture. What settings are affected

depends on the exposure mode:

Exposure mode Camera sets exposure by varying

Programmed auto Shutter speed and aperture

Aperture

Aperture-priority auto Shutter speed

Manual Shutter speed

Shutter-priority auto

The modified values for shutter speed and aperture are displayed during shooting.

Taking Photographs—Exposure

Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure

4Compose a photograph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will processed to

create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each

copy will have a different white balance. Modifications to white balance

are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine-

tuning ( 53).

When white balance bracketing is in effect, the

white balance adjustment indicator ( ) will

flash.

To cancel bracketing, press the BKT button and rotate the main command

dial until is no longer displayed in the control panel on top of theBKT

camera. The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracket-

ing is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two-

button reset ( 110), although in this case the bracketing program will

not be restored the next time bracketing is activated.

NEF (Raw) and White Balance Bracketing

White balance bracketing can not be used with an image quality of

NEF (Raw)

Comp.

NEF (Raw)

. Selecting either option cancels white balance bracketing. White balance for

NEF (RAW) images can be adjusted using Nikon Capture 3 (available separately;

170

Resuming White Balance Bracketing

If there is not enough memory remaining on the memory

card to record all shots in a white-balance bracketing

sequence, the shutter-speed display will show ,

the number of exposures remaining will blink, and the

shutter release will be disabled.

If the camera is turned off while the camera before all

photographs in a white-balance bracketing sequence

have been recorded, the camera will power off only af-

ter all photographs in the sequence have been recorded.

III

Taking Photographs—Exposure

Exposure

The bracketing programs available depend on the option selected for Custom

Setting 11 and, in the cases of exposure and flash bracketing, on the size of

the exposure increment selected for Custom Setting 9 (EV Step).

Exposure/Flash Bracketing

(Custom Setting 11 set to , or AE & Flash, AE Only Flash Only)

0, –0.3, +0.33 ±1/3EV

0, –0.7, +0.73 ±2/3EV

0, –1.0, +1.0

3±

1 EV

0, –1.3, +1.33 1±1

/3EV

0, –1.7, +1.73 +12

/3EV

Bracketing

order (EVs)

Number

of shots

Exposure

increment

0, –2.0, +2.0

3±

2 EV 0, +0.32 +1/3EV

0, +0.72 +2/3EV

0, +1.02 +1 EV

0, +1.32 +11

/3EV

0, +1.72 +12

/3EV

0, +2.02 +2 EV

0, –0.32 –1/3EV

0, –0.72 –2/3EV

0, –1.02 –1 EV

0, –1.32 –1 1

/3EV

0, –1.72 –1 2

/3EV

0, –2.02 –2 EV

0, –1.0, +1.0

3±

1 EV

0, –1.5, +1.53 1±1

/2EV

0, –2.0, +2.0

3±

2 EV

0, –0.5, +0.53 ±1/2EV

Custom Setting 9

1/3 Step

(default)

1/2 Step

Control panel

display

Taking Photographs—Flash Photography

The D100 is equipped with a Guide Number 17/56 (ISO 200, m/ft; Guide

Number at ISO 100 is 12/39) Speedlight with a flash angle wide enough to

cover the field of view of a 20-mm lens. With a CPU lens, the built-in Speed-

light supports D-TTL flash control for flash photographs with a natural bal-

ance. The built-in Speedlight can be used not only when natural lighting is

inadequate, but to fill in shadows and backlit subjects or to add a catch light

to your subject’s eyes.

Flash Photography

Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights

Flash Angle

While the built-in Speedlight can cover the field of view of a 20-mm lens, it may not be

able to light the entire subject with some lenses or at some aperture settings.

ISO Auto

If a Speedlight is used when Custom Setting 3 ( ) is on, sensitivity (ISO equiva-ISO Auto

lency) will be fixed at the value selected by the user.

Using an Optional Speedlight

If an optional Speedlight is used with spot metering, Standard TTL flash for digital SLR

will be used. If the built-in Speedlight is raised when an optional Speedlight other than

the SB-50DX is attached, the optional Speedlight will not fire. If an SB-50DX is set to

manual in the bounce flash position, both the built-in Speedlight and the SB-50DX will

fire.

Taking Photographs—Flash Photography

Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights

Red-Eye Reduction

Depending on the lens used and the position of your subject, the AF-assist illuminator

(red-eye reduction lamp) may not be visible to your subject, with the result that red-eye

reduction may not have the desired effect.

Studio Flash Systems

Rear-curtain sync can not be used with studio flash systems, as the correct synchroniza-

tion can not be obtained.

Flash Sync Modes for Optional Speedlights

Front- and rear-curtain sync modes for SB-series 26, 25, and 24 Speedlights is set using

the sync mode selector on the optional Speedlight. If red-eye reduction or slow-sync

with red-eye reduction is selected with an SB-series 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, or 26 Speed-

light attached, the Speedlight red-eye reduction lamp will be used.

Flash Photography

Taking Photographs—Flash Photography

Red-eye

reduction

with slow sync

Red-eye

reduction

Rear-

curtain

sync

Front-

curtain

sync

Slow

sync

Using the Built-in Speedlight

Follow the steps below to take photographs with the built-in Speedlight and

a type G or D lens.

1To enjoy the benefits of 3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR,

choose matrix or center-weighted metering ( 75).

2Press the Speedlight lock release. The built-in

Speedlight will pop up and begin charging.

3 Press the button and rotate the main command dial until the desired

flash sync mode is selected in the control panel.

1Red-eye reduction with slow sync is available only in auto multi program and aper-

ture-priority auto exposure modes. In shutter-priority auto and manual exposure

modes, (red-eye reduction) will be selected when you release the button.

2Slow sync is available only in auto multi program and aperture-priority auto expo-

sure modes. In shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes, (front-cur-

tain sync) will be selected when you release the button.

3In auto multi program and aperture-priority auto exposure modes, flash-sync mode

will be set to (slow rear-curtain sync) when you release the button.

Taking Photographs—Flash Photography

Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights

When the Speedlight Is Not in Use

To save battery power when the Speedlight is not in use, return it to the closed position

by pressing it lightly downward until you hear the latch click into place.

4 Choose an exposure mode ( 76). Note that if manual exposure is se-

lected, standard TTL flash for digital SLR will be used.

5Set shutter speed and aperture. The values that can be chosen for shutter

speed and aperture when the built-in Speedlight is raised are shown be-

low.

Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture

Auto multi program 77Set automatically by camera *

Shutter-priority auto 79

1/180 s–30 s†

Set automatically

by camera

Aperture-priority auto 81Set automatically by camera *

Manual 82

1/180 s–30 s, †

Value chosen by

user**

* Shutter speeds are set automatically in the range 1/180 s–1/60 s, or 1/180 s–30 s at

flash sync settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, and red-eye reduction with

slow sync.

† Speeds faster than 1/180 s will be reduced to 1/180 s while the built-in Speedlight is

raised. The viewfinder shutter-speed display will show the modified value; the

original value will blink on and off in the control panel display.

** Flash range varies with aperture. When setting aperture in aperture-priority auto

and manual exposure modes, consult the table of flash ranges on the following

page.

6Check that the flash-ready indicator appears in

the viewfinder. If the built-in Speedlight is

raised, photographs can only be taken when

the flash-ready lamp is displayed.

7Compose your photograph, making sure that your subject is within range

of the flash ( 100), then focus and shoot. If the flash-ready light blinks

for about three seconds after the photograph is taken, the flash has fired

at full output and the photograph may be underexposed. Check the re-

sults in the monitor. If the photograph is underexposed, adjust settings

and try again.

Shooting Options

Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu

139

Setting Sensitivity: ISO

The ISO menu controls sensitivity, the digital

equivalent of film speed. Options range from ISO

200 (roughly equivalent to a film speed of ISO 200)

to ISO 1600 (ISO 1600 equivalent) in steps equiva-

lent to 1/3EV. Higher values of HI-1 (approximately

equivalent to ISO 3200) and HI-2 (approximately

equivalent to ISO 6400) are also available for situ-

ations in which high sensitivity is a priority. HI-1

and HI-2 are not available when ON is selected for Custom Setting 3 (ISO

Auto).

ISO

200

250

320

400

SHOOTING MENU

HI-1/HI-2

Photos taken at settings of will likely contain appreciable amounts ofHI-1 HI-2 and

noise. Use only to capture natural lighting under low light conditions or when a fast

shutter speed is required to prevent blurring. We recommend that image sharpening

( 140) be turned off at these settings to avoid heightening the effects of noise. Noise

can be reduced at shutter speeds of 1/2s or slower by selecting for Custom Setting 4ON

(Long Exp. NR).

For more information on:

48 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency)

The Shooting Menu

Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu

140

Image Sharpening

Auto

Normal

Low

High

None

SHOOTING MENU

Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening

When you take a photograph, the camera auto-

matically processes the image to increase the dis-

tinction between light and dark areas, making the

picture appear sharper. The options in the Image

Sharpening menu give you control over the

amount of sharpening performed.

Option Description

The camera automatically adjusts sharpening according to the

subject and how other camera settings are adjusted. Amount

of sharpening performed varies from shot to shot. For best

results, use a type G or D lens.

(default)

Auto

Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all im-

ages.

Normal

Sharpening performed, but edges are not sharpened as much

as they are in Normal mode.

Low

Images processed for increased sharpness.High

No sharpening performed.None

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