Nikon Digital Camera 25472 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

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Q&A Index

Table of Contents

X^Introduction

s^{Basic Photography and Playback}

Guide Mode

x^{Live View}

y^{Recording and Viewing Movies}

k^{Release Mode}

z^{More on Photography (All Modes)}

t^{P, S, A, and M Modes}

I^{More on Playback}

Q^Connections

o^{The Playback Menu}

i^{The Shooting Menu}

g^{The Setup Menu}

u^{The Retouch Menu}

w^{Recent Settings}

0 115

0 129

0 131

0 136

0 151

0 165

0 167

n^{Technical Notes}

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Q&A Index

Find what you’re looking for using this “question and answer” index.

Taking Photographs

Shooting Modes and Framing Options

Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots?

How do I use the g position on the mode dial?

Can I choose a shutter speed (mode S)?

Can I choose an aperture (mode A)?

23–27

33–36

How do I make long (“time”) exposures (mode M)?

Can I frame photos in the monitor?

Can I shoot movies?

37–43

45–46

Release Modes

Can I take photos one at a time or in quick succession?

How do I take pictures with the self-timer?

5, 53

Can I reduce shutter noise in quiet surroundings?

Focus

Can I choose how the camera focuses?

Can I choose the focus point?

55–56

Image Quality and Size

How do I take pictures for printing at large sizes?

How can I get more pictures on the memory card?

64–66

Exposure

Can I make photos brighter or darker?

How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights?

85–86

Using the Flash

Can I set the flash to fire automatically when needed?

How do I keep the flash from firing?

How do I avoid “red-eye”?

67–70

Viewing Photographs

Playback

How do I view photographs on the camera?

How do I view more information about a photo?

Can I view photos in an automatic slide show?

Can I view photos on a TV?

30, 99

100–104

112

126–128

108

Can I protect photos from accidental deletion?

Deletion

How do I delete unwanted photos?

31, 109–111

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Retouching Photographs

How do I create retouched copies of photos?

151–164

153

How do I remove “red-eye”?

How do I make JPEG copies of RAW (NEF) photos?

Can I overlay two NEF (RAW) photos to make a single image?

Can I copy a photo to use as a base for a painting?

Can I trim movie footage on the camera?

160

158–159

162

50–52

Menus and Settings

How do I adjust settings in the information display?

6–7

11–13

18, 140

143

How do I use the menus?

How do I display menus in another language?

How do I keep the displays from turning off?

How do I focus the viewfinder?

Can I display a framing grid in the monitor?

How do I set the camera clock?

How do I format memory cards?

18, 139

How do I restore default settings?

Is there any way to stop the camera beeping?

How do I get help for a menu or message?

131, 136

144

11, 192

Connections

How do I copy photos to a computer?

115–116

117–125

How do I print photos?

119, 125,

147

Can I print the date of recording on my photos?

Maintenance and Optional Accessories

What memory cards can I use?

177

167

172

What lenses can I use?

What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use?

What other accessories are available for my camera?

What software is available for my camera?

What do I do with the supplied eyepiece cap?

How do I clean the camera?

176

179

Where should I take my camera for servicing and repairs?

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Table of Contents

Q&A Index .................................................................................................................................... ii

For Your Safety .......................................................................................................................... ix

Notices.......................................................................................................................................... xi

Introduction

Overview....................................................................................................................................... 1

Getting to Know the Camera................................................................................................. 2

The Camera Body ......................................................................................................................2

The Mode Dial.............................................................................................................................4

The Release-Mode Selector ...................................................................................................5

The Information Display..........................................................................................................6

The Command Dial ...................................................................................................................8

The Viewfinder......................................................................................................................... 10

Camera Menus..........................................................................................................................11

Using Camera Menus ............................................................................................................ 12

First Steps ...................................................................................................................................14

Charge the Battery................................................................................................................. 14

Insert the Battery .................................................................................................................... 15

Attach a Lens............................................................................................................................ 16

Basic Setup................................................................................................................................ 18

Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................................ 20

Format the Memory Card .................................................................................................... 21

Adjust Viewfinder Focus ...................................................................................................... 22

Basic Photography and Playback

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes)...................................................23

Step 1: Turn the Camera On................................................................................................ 23

Step 2: Select i or j Mode ............................................................................................... 24

Step 3: Frame the Photograph .......................................................................................... 25

Step 4: Focus ............................................................................................................................ 26

Step 5: Shoot ............................................................................................................................ 26

Creative Photography (Scene Modes) .............................................................................28

k Portrait .................................................................................................................................. 28

l Landscape.............................................................................................................................. 28

p Child...................................................................................................................................... 29

m Sports .................................................................................................................................... 29

n Close Up ................................................................................................................................. 29

o Night Portrait ......................................................................................................................... 29

Basic Playback...........................................................................................................................30

Deleting Unwanted Photographs .................................................................................... 31

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Guide Mode

The Guide ...................................................................................................................................33

Guide Mode Menus.................................................................................................................34

Live View

Framing Photographs in the Monitor ..............................................................................37

Recording and Viewing Movies

Recording Movies....................................................................................................................45

Viewing Movies ........................................................................................................................49

Editing Movies ..........................................................................................................................50

Trimming Movies ....................................................................................................................50

Saving Selected Frames........................................................................................................52

Release Mode

Choosing a Release Mode ....................................................................................................53

Self-Timer Mode.......................................................................................................................54

More on Playback

Full-Frame Playback................................................................................................................99

Photo Information................................................................................................................100

Thumbnail Playback ............................................................................................................ 105

Calendar Playback................................................................................................................ 106

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........................................................................... 107

Protecting Photographs from Deletion........................................................................ 108

Deleting Photographs ........................................................................................................ 109

Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback........................................................109

The Playback Menu..............................................................................................................110

Slide Shows............................................................................................................................. 112

Connections

115

Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................................... 115

Before Connecting the Camera.......................................................................................115

Connecting the Camera.....................................................................................................116

Printing Photographs.......................................................................................................... 117

Connecting the Printer.......................................................................................................117

Printing Pictures One at a Time.......................................................................................118

Printing Multiple Pictures..................................................................................................120

Creating Index Prints...........................................................................................................123

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set .........................................................................124

Viewing Photographs on TV............................................................................................. 126

Standard Definition Devices.............................................................................................126

High-Definition Devices.....................................................................................................127

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Menu Guide

129

D The Playback Menu: Managing Images............................................................................ 129

Playback Folder................................................................................................................ 129

Display Mode .................................................................................................................... 130

Image Review ................................................................................................................... 130

Rotate Tall .......................................................................................................................... 130

C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options............................................................................. 131

Reset Shooting Options................................................................................................ 131

ISO Sensitivity Settings.................................................................................................. 132

Auto Distortion Control ................................................................................................ 133

Color Space........................................................................................................................ 133

Noise Reduction............................................................................................................... 134

AF-Assist ............................................................................................................................. 134

Built-in Flash...................................................................................................................... 135

B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup .......................................................................................... 136

Reset Setup Options....................................................................................................... 136

LCD Brightness................................................................................................................. 137

Info Display Format ........................................................................................................ 137

Auto Info Display............................................................................................................. 139

Video Mode ....................................................................................................................... 139

Flicker Reduction............................................................................................................. 139

Time Zone and Date....................................................................................................... 139

Language ........................................................................................................................... 140

Image Comment.............................................................................................................. 140

Auto Image Rotation...................................................................................................... 141

Dust off Ref Photo........................................................................................................... 141

Auto off Timers................................................................................................................. 143

Self-Timer Delay............................................................................................................... 143

Beep ..................................................................................................................................... 144

Rangefinder....................................................................................................................... 144

File Number Sequence.................................................................................................. 145

Buttons................................................................................................................................ 146

Slot Empty Release Lock ............................................................................................... 147

Date Imprint...................................................................................................................... 147

Storage Folder.................................................................................................................. 149

Eye-Fi Upload.................................................................................................................... 150

Firmware Version............................................................................................................. 150

N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies ................................................................. 151

Creating Retouched Copies ............................................................................................. 152

D-Lighting.......................................................................................................................... 153

Red-Eye Correction......................................................................................................... 153

Trim ...................................................................................................................................... 154

Monochrome .................................................................................................................... 154

Filter Effects....................................................................................................................... 155

Color Balance.................................................................................................................... 156

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Small Picture......................................................................................................................156

Image Overlay ...................................................................................................................158

NEF (RAW) Processing ....................................................................................................160

Quick Retouch...................................................................................................................161

Straighten...........................................................................................................................161

Distortion Control............................................................................................................161

Fisheye.................................................................................................................................162

Color Outline .....................................................................................................................162

Perspective Control.........................................................................................................162

Miniature Effect ................................................................................................................163

Before and After ...............................................................................................................164

m Recent Settings................................................................................................................. 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 Low-Pass Filter ..............................................................................................................180

Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions............................................................. 184

Available Settings................................................................................................................. 186

Memory Card Capacity ....................................................................................................... 187

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 188

Display......................................................................................................................................188

Shooting (All Modes)...........................................................................................................188

Shooting (P, S, A, M) ...........................................................................................................190

Playback...................................................................................................................................190

Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................................191

Error Messages....................................................................................................................... 192

Specifications......................................................................................................................... 195

Battery Life..............................................................................................................................204

Index.......................................................................................................................................... 205

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For Your Safety

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 equipment. 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:

This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using

this Nikon product.

❚❚WARNINGS

Keep the sun out of the frame

Do not disassemble

Keep the sun well out of the frame when

shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight

focused into the camera when the sun is

in or close to the frame could cause a fire.

Touching the product’s internal parts

could result in injury. In the event of

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, remove

the battery and/or AC adapter and then

take the product to a Nikon-authorized

service center for inspection.

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.

Using the viewfinder diopter control

Do not place the strap around the neck of an

infant or child

Placing the camera strap around the neck

of an infant or child could result in

strangulation.

When operating the viewfinder diopter

control with your eye to the viewfinder,

care should be taken not to put your

finger in your eye accidentally.

Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual

smell coming from the equipment or AC

adapter (available separately), unplug

the AC adapter and remove the battery

immediately, taking care to avoid burns.

Continued operation could result in

injury. After removing the battery, take

the equipment to a Nikon-authorized

service center for inspection.

Observe caution when using the flash

• Using the camera with the flash in close

contact with the skin or other objects

could cause burns.

• Using the flash close to the subject’s

eyes could cause temporary visual

impairment. Particular care should be

observed when photographing infants,

when the flash should be no less than

one meter (39 in.) from the subject.

Do not use in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the

presence of flammable gas, as this could

result in explosion or fire.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be

taken to avoid injury due to broken glass

and to prevent the liquid crystal from the

monitor touching the skin or entering

the eyes or mouth.

Keep out of reach of children

Failure to observe this precaution could

result in injury.

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Observe proper precautions when handling

batteries

Observe proper precautions when handling the

charger

Batteries may leak or explode if

improperly handled. Observe the

following precautions when handling

batteries for use in this product:

• Use only batteries approved for use in

this equipment.

• Do not short or disassemble the battery.

• Be sure the product is off before

replacing the battery. If you are using

an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Do not attempt to insert the battery

upside down or backwards.

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in fire or electric

shock.

• Do not short the charger terminals.

Failure to observe this precaution could

result in overheating and damage to

the charger.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the

plug should be removed with a dry

cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not go near the charger during

thunderstorms. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in electric

shock.

• Do not expose the battery to flame or to

excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Replace the terminal cover when

transporting the battery. Do not

transport or store the battery with

metal objects such as necklaces or

hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when

fully discharged. To avoid damage to

the product, be sure to remove the

battery when no charge remains.

• When the battery is not in use, attach

the terminal cover and store in a cool,

dry place.

• The battery may be hot immediately

after use or when the product has been

used on battery power for an extended

period. Before removing the battery

turn the camera off and allow the

battery to cool.

• Discontinue use immediately should

you notice any changes in the battery,

such as discoloration or deformation.

• Do not handle the plug or charger with

wet hands. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in electric

shock.

• Do not use with travel converters or

adapters designed to convert from one

voltage to another or with DC-to-AC

inverters. Failure to observe this

precaution could damage the product

or cause overheating or fire.

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and

output jacks, use only the cables

provided or sold by Nikon for the

purpose to maintain compliance with

product regulations.

CD-ROMs

CD-ROMs containing software or

manuals should not be played back on

audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs

on an audio CD player could cause

hearing loss or damage the equipment.

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Notices

• No part of the manuals included with this

product may be reproduced, transmitted,

transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or

translated into any language in any form,

by any means, without Nikon’s prior

written permission.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any

damages resulting from the use of this

product.

• While every effort has been made to

ensure that the information in these

manuals is accurate and complete, we

would appreciate it were you to bring any

errors or omissions to the attention of the

Nikon representative in your area (address

provided separately).

• Nikon reserves the right to change the

specifications of the hardware and

software described in these manuals at

any time and without prior notice.

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAUTION

ATTENTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est

conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Notices for Customers in Europe

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED

BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that this

product is to be collected sepa-

rately.

This symbol on the battery indi-

cates that the battery is to be col-

lected separately.

The following apply only to users in

European countries:

• This product is designated for separate

collection at an appropriate collection

point. Do not dispose of as household

waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer

or the local authorities in charge of waste

management.

The following apply only to users in

European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this

symbol or not, are designated for separate

collection at an appropriate collection

point. Do not dispose of as household

waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer

or the local authorities in charge of waste

management.

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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

The Battery Charger

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY

FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper

configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly

oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

These limits are designed to provide

D3100

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user be notified that any

changes or modifications made to this device

that are not expressly approved by Nikon

Corporation may void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by

Nikon for your equipment. Using other

interface cables may exceed the limits of

Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for Customers in the State of California

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product

may expose you to lead, a chemical known to

the State of California to cause birth defects

or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after

handling.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/television technician for help.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville,

New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.

Tel.: 631-547-4200

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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced

by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or

reproduced

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on

copies or reproductions of securities issued

by private companies (shares, bills, checks,

gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or

coupon tickets, except when a minimum of

necessary copies are to be provided for

business use by a company. Also, do not

copy or reproduce passports issued by the

government, licenses issued by public

agencies and private groups, ID cards, and

tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

Do not copy or reproduce paper money,

coins, securities, government bonds, or

local government bonds, even if such

copies or reproductions are stamped

“Sample.”

The copying or reproduction of paper

money, coins, or securities which are

circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.

Unless the prior permission of the

government has been obtained, the

copying or reproduction of unused postage

stamps or post cards issued by the

government is prohibited.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted

creative works such as books, music,

paintings, woodcuts, prints, maps,

drawings, movies, and photographs is

governed by national and international

the purpose of making illegal copies or to

infringe copyright laws.

The copying or reproduction of stamps

issued by the government and of certified

documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices

does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered

from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in

the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s

responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all

data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it

with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to

also replace any pictures selected for preset manual white balance (0 90). Care should be

taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices.

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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry.

Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash

accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are

engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this

electronic circuitry.

The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may

void your Nikon warranty. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not

bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with normal

operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

AVC Patent Portfolio License

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-

COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC

VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND

NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC

VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE

OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE http://www.mpegla.com

A Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the

camera 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.

A 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 and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: 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 photography.

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

following URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/

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Introduction

Overview

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. To get X

the most from your camera, please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and

keep them where they will be read by all who use the product.

❚❚Symbols and Conventions

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

conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions; information that should be read before use to

prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes; information that should be read before using the

camera.

This icon marks references to other pages in this manual.

D Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories

Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital

camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety

requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR

NIKON WARRANTY.

D Servicing the Camera and Accessories

The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. 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 it be serviced once every three to five years (note that

fees apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly

recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with the

camera, such as lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is

inspected or serviced.

A Camera Settings

The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used.

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Getting to Know the Camera

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.

The Camera Body

1 Mode dial...................................4 9 CPU contacts

Release-mode selector ...... 5,53 10 Built-in flash............................ 67 20 Lens mount .............................63

3 R (information) button.... 7, 41 11 M (flash mode) button ......... 67 21 Accessory shoe cover .........172

19 Mirror......................................182

Y (flash compensation)

button................................... 84

N (aperture) button............. 77 12 Focal plane mark (E)........... 63

4 E (exposure compensation)

22 Accessory shoe (for optional

flash units) .........................172

23 Accessory terminal..............177

24 USB connector

button................................... 82

Flash compensation button

................................................ 84

5 Shutter-release button ........ 27

6 Power switch.............................3

7 AF-assist illuminator............. 57

Self-timer lamp...................... 54

Red-eye reduction lamp ..... 69

8 Body cap

13 Eyelet for camera strap

14 Microphone ............................ 46

15 Connector cover

16 Fn (function) button ...........146

17 Mounting mark...................... 16

18 Lens release button .............. 17

Connecting to a

computer............................116

Connecting to a printer ...117

25 HDMI mini-pin connector...127

26 A/V connector ......................126

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The Camera Body (Continued)

1 Viewfinder eyepiece..............54 8 P (information edit)

18 Memory card access lamp

......................................... 20, 26

19 Speaker.................................... 49

20 Power connector cover for

optional power connector

button......................................6

2 Rubber eyecup

9 Tripod socket

3 Monitor

Viewing settings ...................6 10 Diopter adjustment

Live view...............................37

Viewing pictures.................30

Full-frame playback ...........99

4 K (playback) button .....30, 99

control .................................. 22

11 A (AE-L/AF-L)

..............................................178

button.......................... 61, 146 21 Battery-chamber cover latch

L (protect) button .......... 108 ................................................ 15

5 G (menu) button .....11, 129 12 Command dial ..........................8 22 Battery-chamber cover........ 15

6 W (thumbnail/playback

zoom out) button............ 105

Q (help) button.......................11

7 X (playback zoom in)

13 Live view switch ..............37, 45 23 O (delete) button

Deleting pictures................ 31

14 Movie-record button............ 46

15 Memory card slot cover....... 20

16 Multi selector ......................... 12

17 J (OK) button....................... 12

Deleting pictures during

playback .............................109

button ................................ 107

A The Power Switch

Rotate the power switch as shown to turn

the camera on.

Rotate the power switch as shown to turn

the camera off.

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The Mode Dial

The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes and

g mode:

P, S, A, and M Modes

Select these modes for full

control over camera settings.

•

P—Programmed auto (0 74)

S —Shutter-priority auto (0 75)

A—Aperture-priority auto (0 76)

M—Manual (0 77)

g Mode (0 33)

Take and view pictures and adjust settings with the

help of an on-screen guide.

Auto Modes

Select these modes for simple, point-and-shoot

photography.

• i Auto (0 23)

• j Auto (flash off) (0 23)

Scene Modes

The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene selected with the mode dial.

Match your selection to the scene being photographed.

• k Portrait (0 28)

• l Landscape (0 28)

• p Child (0 29)

• m Sports (0 29)

• n Close up (0 29)

• o Night portrait (0 29)

A Scene Auto Selector (Live View)

Selecting live view in i or j mode enables automatic scene selection (“scene auto

selector”; 0 41) when autofocus is used.

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The Release-Mode Selector

Use the release-mode selector to choose from the following

release modes:

8 Single frame

One photo is taken each time the shutter-release button is

pressed.

I Continuous (0 53)

The camera records about 3 frames per second while the shutter-

release button is pressed.

E Self-timer (0 54)

The camera takes a photograph about ten seconds after the

shutter-release button is pressed. Use for self-portraits.

J Quiet shutter release

As for single frame, except that the camera makes no sound after

shooting and that a beep does not sound when the camera

focuses, keeping noise to a minimum in quiet surroundings.

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The Information Display

Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information

display. Press the P button once to view settings, and again to

make changes to settings. Highlight items using the multi

selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item.

P button

10 11 12 13 14

18 19

1 Shooting mode

10 Auto ISO sensitivity

20 Flash mode ............................. 68

21 Flash compensation ............. 83

22 Exposure compensation...... 81

23 Image quality......................... 64

24 Image size............................... 66

25 White balance........................ 87

26 ISO sensitivity......................... 71

27 Focus mode ......................38, 55

28 AF-area mode ........................ 58

29 Metering.................................. 79

30 Active D-Lighting................... 85

31 Movie frame size ................... 47

i auto/

indicator .............................132

11 Picture Control .......................94

12 Release mode.....................5, 53

13 “Beep” indicator...................144

14 Battery indicator....................23

15 GPS connection indicator.....98

16 Help icon................................192

17 Exposure indicator ................77

Exposure compensation

indicator ...............................82

Electronic rangefinder........144

18 Number of exposures

remaining ............................24

19 “K” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

j auto (flash off) .............. 23

Scene modes ...................... 28

Guide mode ........................ 33

P, S, A, and M modes........... 73

2 Aperture (f-number) ......76, 77

3 Shutter speed ..................75, 77

4 Shutter-speed display.............7

5 Aperture display.......................7

6 Auto-area AF indicator ........ 58

3D-tracking indicator........... 58

Focus point............................. 60

7 Eye-Fi connection

indicator............................. 150

8 Date imprint indicator ....... 147

9 Manual flash indicator....... 135

Flash compensation indicator

for optional flash units ... 175

exposures)............................24

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A Hiding Shooting Information

To turn the monitor off, press the R button. Note that the monitor turns off automatically

while the shutter-release button is pressed or if no operations are performed for about 8 s

(for information on choosing how long the monitor stays on, see Auto off timers on page

143). The information display can be restored by pressing the R button again.

R button

Information display

Monitor off

A Rotating the Camera

When the camera is rotated 90 °, shooting information rotates to

match camera orientation.

A The Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays

These displays provide visual indications of shutter speed and aperture.

Fast shutter speed, large aperture

(small f-number).

Slow shutter speed, small aperture

(large f-number).

While the mode dial is rotated, this display is replaced by an image of the mode dial.

A See Also

For information on choosing a design for the information display, see Info display format,

(0 137). For information on choosing whether information is displayed when the shutter-

release button is pressed; see Auto info display (0 139).

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The Command Dial

The command dial can be used with other controls to adjust a variety of settings

when shooting information is displayed in the monitor.

M button

E button

Fn button

Mode dial

Command dial

Choose a combination of

aperture and shutter speed

(mode P; 0 74).

Mode P

Mode S or M

Mode A

Command dial

Information display

Choose a shutter speed

(mode S or M; 0 75, 77).

Choose an aperture

(mode A; 0 76).

Choose an

aperture

(mode M;

0 77).

Mode M

E button

Command dial

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Set exposure

compensation

(mode P, S, or A;

0 81).

E button

Command dial

Information display

Mode P, S, or A

Choose a flash mode (0 68).

M button

Adjust flash compensation (mode P, S, A, or M; 0 83).

P, S, A, or M

M button

E button

Command dial

Information display

The role of the Fn button can be selected using the

Buttons > Fn button option in the setup menu

(0 146), allowing the following settings to be

adjusted by pressing the Fn button and rotating the

command dial:

Fn button

Command dial

Image quality/size (064)

ISO sensitivity (071)

White balance (087)

Active D-Lighting (085)

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The Viewfinder

2 3

12 14

1 Focus points ........................... 60 7 Number of exposures

9 Flash-ready indicator............27

10 Flexible program

indicator ...............................74

11 Exposure indicator ................77

Exposure compensation

display...................................82

Electronic rangefinder..........63

12 Flash compensation

indicator ...............................83

13 Exposure compensation

indicator ...............................81

14 Auto ISO sensitivity

remaining ........................... 24

Number of shots remaining

before memory buffer

fills ......................................... 53

White balance recording

indicator............................... 90

Exposure compensation value

................................................ 81

Flash compensation

2 Focus indicator ................26, 63

3 Autoexposure (AE) lock

indicator............................... 80

4 Shutter speed ..................75, 77

5 Aperture (f-number) ......76, 77

6 Battery indicator ................... 23

value...................................... 83

ISO sensitivity......................... 71

8 “K” (appears when memory

remains for over 1000

indicator .............................132

15 Warning indicator................192

exposures) ........................... 24

D The Viewfinder

The response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature.

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Camera Menus

Most shooting, playback, and setup options can

be accessed from the camera menus. To view the

menus, press the G button.

G button

Tabs

Choose from the following menus:

• D: Playback (0 129)

• C: Shooting (0 131)

• B: Setup (0 136)

• N: Retouch (0 151)

• m: Recent settings (0 165)

Slider shows position in current menu.

Current settings are shown by icons.

Menu options

Options in current menu.

If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the

monitor, help can be displayed by pressing the Q (W)

button. A description of the currently selected option or

menu will be displayed while the button is pressed. Press

1 or 3 to scroll through the display.

Q (W) button

A Guide Mode

To display the on-screen guide, rotate the mode dial to g (0 33).

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Using Camera Menus

The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus.

Move cursor up

J button: select highlighted item

Select highlighted item or

Cancel and return to

previous menu

display sub-menu

Move cursor down

Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.

1 Display the menus.

Press the G button to display the menus.

G button

2 Highlight the icon for the current menu.

Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current

menu.

3 Select a menu.

Press 1 or 3 to select the desired menu.

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4 Position the cursor in the selected menu.

Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected

menu.

5 Highlight a menu item.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item.

6 Display options.

Press 2 to display options for the selected menu

item.

7 Highlight an option.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option.

8 Select the highlighted item.

Press J to select the highlighted item. To exit

without making a selection, press the G

button.

Note the following:

• Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available.

• While pressing 2 generally has the same effect as pressing J, there are some

cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J.

• To exit the menus and return to shooting mode, press the shutter-release button

halfway (0 27).

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First Steps

Charge the Battery

The camera is powered by an EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied). To

maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-24 battery charger

before use. About 1 hour and 30 minutes are required to fully recharge the battery

when no charge remains.

A The Plug Adapter

Depending on the country or region of purchase, a plug adapter may

be supplied with the charger. The shape of the adapter varies with

the country or region of purchase. If a plug adapter is supplied, raise

the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown at right, making

sure the plug is fully inserted. Attempting to forcibly remove the

plug adapter could damage the product.

1 Remove the terminal cover.

Remove the terminal cover from the battery.

2 Insert the battery.

Insert the battery as shown in the illustration on the

charger.

D Charging the Battery

Charge the battery indoors at ambient temperatures between

5–35°C (41–95°F). The battery will not charge if its

temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 60 °C (140 °F).

3 Plug the charger in.

The CHARGE lamp will blink while the battery charges.

D During Charging

Do not move the charger or touch the battery during charging.

Failure to observe this precaution could in very rare instances

result in the charger showing that charging is complete when

the battery is only partially charged. Remove and reinsert the

battery to begin charging again.

Battery Charging

charging complete

4 Remove the battery when charging is complete.

Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Unplug the charger

and remove the battery.

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Insert the Battery

1 Turn the camera off.

A Inserting and Removing Batteries

Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries.

2 Open the battery-chamber cover.

Unlatch (q) and open (w) the battery-chamber cover.

3 Insert the battery.

Insert the battery as shown at right.

4 Close the battery-chamber cover.

A Removing the Battery

To remove the battery, turn the camera off, open the battery-

chamber cover, and pull the battery out.

D The Battery and Charger

Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ix–x and 184–185 of this manual. Do not

use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C/32°F or above 40°C/104°F; failure to

observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance. Capacity may

be reduced and charging times may increase at battery temperatures from 0°C/32°F to

15°C/59°F and from 45°C/113°F to 60°C/140°F. If the CHARGE lamp flickers during charging,

confirm that the temperature is in the correct range and then unplug the charger and

remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists, cease use immediately and take

battery and charger to your retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative.

Do not attempt to charge a fully-charged battery. Failure to observe this precaution will

result in reduced battery performance.

Use the charger with compatible batteries only. Unplug when not in use.

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Attach a Lens

Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is

removed. The lens generally used in this manual for illustrative purposes is an AF-S

DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR.

Focal length mark

Focal length scale

Lens cap

Mounting mark

CPU contacts (0 168)

Rear lens cap

A-M switch (see below)

Focus ring (0 43, 62)

VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 17)

Zoom ring

1 Turn the camera off.

2 Remove the rear lens cap and the

camera body cap.

3 Attach the lens.

Keeping the mounting mark on the

lens aligned with the mounting mark

on the camera body, position the lens

in the camera’s bayonet mount (q).

Being careful not to press the lens-

release button, rotate the lens

counter-clockwise until it clicks into

place (w).

Slide the A-M switch to A (autofocus; if

the lens has an M/A-M switch, select M/A

for autofocus with manual override).

D Autofocus

Autofocus is supported with only AF-S and AF-I lenses, which are equipped with autofocus

motors. Autofocus is not available with other AF lenses (0 167).

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❚❚Vibration Reduction (VR)

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR),

which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned,

allowing shutter speeds to be slowed by approximately 3 EV at a focal length of

55 mm (Nikon measurements; effects vary with the user and shooting conditions).

To use vibration reduction, slide the VR switch to ON. Vibration

reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway, reducing the effects of camera shake on the

image in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of framing

the subject and focusing in both autofocus and manual focus

modes. When the camera is panned, vibration reduction applies

only to motion that is not part of the pan (if the camera is

panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction will be

applied only to vertical shake), making it much easier to pan the

camera smoothly in a wide arc.

Vibration reduction can be turned off by sliding the VR switch to OFF. Turn vibration

reduction off when the camera is securely mounted on a tripod, but leave it on if the

tripod head is not secured or when using a monopod.

A 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 (q) while

turning the lens clockwise (w). After removing the lens, replace the

lens caps and camera body cap.

D CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings

In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring (0 168), lock aperture at the

minimum setting (highest f-number).

D Vibration Reduction

Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect. If power

to the lens is cut while vibration reduction is on, the lens may rattle when shaken. This is not

a malfunction, and can be corrected by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on.

Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in flash is charging. When vibration reduction

is active, the image in the viewfinder may be blurred after the shutter is released. This does

not indicate a malfunction.

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Basic Setup

A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on.

Choose a language and set the time and date. Photographs can not be taken until

you have set the time and date.

1 Turn the camera on.

A language-selection dialog will be displayed.

2 Select a language.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired language

and press J.

3 Choose a time zone.

A time-zone selection dialog will be displayed.

Press 4 or 2 to highlight the local time zone (the

UTC field shows the difference between the

selected time zone and Coordinated Universal

Time, or UTC, in hours) and press J.

4 Choose a date format.

Press 1 or 3 to choose the order in which the

year, month, and day will be displayed. Press J

to proceed to the next step.

5 Turn daylight saving time on or off.

Daylight saving time options will be displayed.

Daylight saving time is off by default; if daylight

saving time is in effect in the local time zone,

press 1 to highlight On and press J.

6 Set the date and time.

The dialog shown at right will be displayed.

Press 4 or 2 to select an item, 1 or 3 to change.

Press J to set the clock and exit to shooting

mode.

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A The Setup Menu

Language and date/time settings can be changed at any time using the Language (0 140)

and Time zone and date (0 139) options in the setup menu.

A The Clock Battery

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

charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an

optional EP-5A power connector and EH-5a AC adapter (0 178). Three days of charging will

power the clock for about a month. If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed

when the camera is turned on, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset.

Set the clock to the correct time and date.

A The Camera Clock

The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Check the clock

regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary.

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Insert a Memory Card

The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately;

0 177).

1 Turn the camera off.

A Inserting and Removing Memory Cards

Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards.

2 Open the card slot cover.

Slide the card slot cover out (q) and open the

card slot (w).

3 Insert the memory card.

Holding the memory card as shown at right, slide

it in until it clicks into place. The memory card

access lamp will light for a few seconds. Close

the memory card slot cover.

Front

D Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting memory cards upside down or backwards

could damage the camera or the card. Check to be

sure the card is in the correct orientation.

Access lamp

If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera or the card

has been formatted in another device, format the card as described on page 21.

A Removing Memory Cards

After confirming that the access lamp is off, turn the camera

off, open the memory card slot cover, and press the card in

to eject it (q). The card can then be removed by hand (w).

A The Write Protect Switch

Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to

G B

prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the

“lock” position, the memory card can not be formatted and

photos can not be deleted or recorded (a beep will sound if

you attempt to release the shutter). To unlock the memory

card, slide the switch to the “write” position.

Write-protect switch

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Format the Memory Card

Memory cards must be formatted before first use or after being formatted in other

devices. Format the card as described below.

D Formatting Memory Cards

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 computer before proceeding (0 115).

1 Turn the camera on.

2 Display format options.

Press the G button to display the menus.

Highlight Format memory card in the setup

menu and press 2. For more information on

using the menus, see page 11.

G button

3 Highlight Yes.

To exit without formatting the memory card,

highlight No and press J.

4 Press J.

The message at right will be displayed while

the card is formatted. Do not remove the

memory card or remove or disconnect the

power source until formatting is complete.

D Memory Cards

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

from the camera.

• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory

cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source

during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the

camera or card.

• Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.

• Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this precaution could damage

the card.

• Do not expose to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.

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Adjust Viewfinder Focus

The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual

differences in vision. Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before

framing pictures in the viewfinder.

1 Remove the lens cap.

2 Turn the camera on.

3 Focus the viewfinder.

Rotate the diopter adjustment control until the

viewfinder display and focus point are in sharp

focus. When operating the control with your eye

to the viewfinder, be careful not to put your

fingers or fingernails in your eye.

Focus point

A Adjusting Viewfinder Focus

If you are unable to focus the viewfinder as described above, select single-servo autofocus

(AF-S; 0 55), single-point AF (c; 0 58), and the center focus point (0 60), and then frame a

high-contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway

to focus the camera. With the camera in focus, use the diopter adjustment control to bring

the subject into clear focus in the viewfinder. If necessary, viewfinder focus can be further

adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 176).

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Basic Photography and Playback

“Point-and-Shoot” Photography

(i and j Modes)

This section describes how to take photographs in i (auto) mode, an

automatic “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of settings

are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, and

in which the flash will fire automatically if the subject is poorly lit. To

take photographs with the flash off while leaving the camera in

control of other settings, rotate the mode dial to j to select auto (flash off) mode.

Step 1: Turn the Camera On

1 Turn the camera on.

Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. The information display will

appear in the monitor.

2 Check the battery level.

Check the battery level in the information

display or the viewfinder (if the monitor is off,

press the P button to view the information

display; if the monitor does not turn on, the

battery is exhausted and must be recharged).

Information display Viewfinder

Description

—

Battery fully charged.

Battery partially discharged.

Low battery. Ready fully-charged spare battery or

prepare to charge battery.

(blinks)

Battery exhausted; shutter release disabled. Charge or

(blinks) exchange battery.

A Image Sensor Cleaning

The camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image sensor to remove dust when the

camera is turned on or off (0 180).

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3 Check the number of exposures

remaining.

The information display and viewfinder show the

number of photographs that can be stored on

the memory card (values over 1,000 are rounded

down to the nearest hundred; e.g., values

between 1,200 and 1,299 are shown as 1.2 K). If a

warning is displayed stating that there is not

enough memory for additional photographs,

insert another memory card (0 20) or delete

some photos (0 31, 109).

Step 2: Select i or j Mode

To shoot where use of a flash is prohibited,

photograph infants, or capture natural lighting under

low light conditions, rotate the mode dial to j.

Otherwise, rotate the mode dial to i.

Mode dial

j mode

i mode

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Step 3: Frame the Photograph

1 Ready the camera.

When framing photographs in the viewfinder,

hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle

the camera body or lens with your left. Keep

your elbows propped lightly against your torso

for support and place one foot half a pace ahead

of the other to keep your upper body stable.

Hold the camera as shown at right when framing

photographs in portrait (tall) orientation.

In j mode, shutter speeds slow when lighting is

poor; use of a tripod is recommended.

2 Frame the photograph.

Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the

main subject in at least one of the 11 focus

points.

Focus point

Zoom ring

A Using a Zoom Lens

Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a

larger area of the frame, or zoom out to increase the area

visible in the final photograph (select longer focal lengths

on the lens focal length scale to zoom in, shorter focal

lengths to zoom out).

Zoom in

A The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR Lens

In the case of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR,

changes to zoom can alter maximum aperture by up to

1¹/3 EV. The camera however automatically takes this into

account when setting exposure, and no modifications to

camera settings are required following adjustments to

zoom.

Zoom out

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Step 4: Focus

1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to

focus. The camera will select the focus points

automatically. If the subject is poorly lit, the flash

may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may

light.

2 Check the indicators in the viewfinder.

When the focus operation is complete, the

selected focus points will be briefly highlighted,

a beep will sound (a beep may not sound if the

subject is moving), and the in-focus indicator (I)

will appear in the viewfinder.

In-focus indicator

Description

Subject in focus.

Camera unable to focus using

autofocus. See page 56.

In-focus

indicator

Buffer

capacity

I (blinks)

While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the number of exposures

that can be stored in the memory buffer (“t”; 0 53) will be displayed in the

viewfinder.

Step 5: Shoot

Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down to release the shutter and record the

photograph. The access lamp next to the memory

card slot cover will light and the photograph will be

displayed in the monitor for a few seconds (the photo

will automatically clear from the display when the

shutter-release button is pressed halfway). Do not

eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the

power source until the lamp has gone out and recording

is complete.

Access lamp

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A The Shutter-Release Button

The camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. The camera focuses when the shutter-

release button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph, press the shutter-release button

the rest of the way down.

Focus: press halfway

Shoot: press all the way down

A Auto-Meter Off

The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about

8 seconds (auto-meter off), reducing the drain on the battery. Press the shutter-release

button halfway to reactivate the display. The auto-meter off delay can be selected using the

Auto off timers option in the setup menu (0 143).

8 s

Exposure meters on

Exposure meters off

Exposure meters on

A The Built-in Flash

If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in i mode, the

built-in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter-release

button is pressed halfway. If the flash is raised, photographs can only

be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed. If the flash-

ready indicator is not displayed, the flash is charging; remove your

finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again.

To save battery power when the flash is not in use, return it to its

closed position by pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks

into place.

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Creative Photography (Scene Modes)

The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes. Choosing a scene

mode automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene,

making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode, framing

a picture, and shooting as described on pages 23–27.

❚❚The Mode Dial

The following scenes can be selected with the mode

dial:

Mode dial

Mode

Portrait

Landscape

Child

Sports

Close up

Night portrait

❚❚Scene Modes

k Portrait

l Landscape

Use for portraits with soft, natural-

looking skin tones. If the subject is far

Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight.

The built-in flash and AF-assist

from the background or a telephoto lens illuminator turn off; use of a tripod is

is used, background details will be

softened to lend the composition a

sense of depth.

recommended to prevent blur when

lighting is poor.

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p Child

n Close Up

Use for snapshots of children. Clothing

and background details are vividly

rendered, while skin tones remain soft

and natural.

Use for close-up shots of flowers, insects,

and other small objects (a macro lens can

be used to focus at very close ranges).

Use of a tripod is recommended to

prevent blur.

m Sports

o Night Portrait

Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for

dynamic sports shots in which the main

subject stands out clearly. The built-in

flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.

To take a sequence of shots, select

continuous release mode (0 5, 53).

Use for a natural balance between the

main subject and the background in

portraits taken under low light. Use of a

tripod is recommended to prevent blur.

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Basic Playback

Photographs are automatically displayed for about 4 s after shooting. If no

photograph is displayed in the monitor, the most recent picture can be viewed by

pressing the K button.

1 Press the K button.

A photograph will be displayed in the

monitor.

K button

2 View additional pictures.

Additional pictures can be displayed by

pressing 4 or 2 or rotating the command

dial.

To view additional information on the

current photograph, press 1 and 3 (0 100).

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To end playback and return to shooting

mode, press the shutter-release button

halfway.

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Deleting Unwanted Photographs

To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the O button.

Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted.

1 Display the photograph.

Display the photograph you wish to delete

as described on the preceding page.

2 Delete the photograph.

Press the O button. A confirmation dialog

will be displayed; press the O button again to

delete the image and return to playback (to

exit without deleting the picture, press K).

O button

A Delete

To delete selected images (0 110), all images taken on a selected date (0 111), or all images

in the current playback folder (0 129), use the Delete option in the playback menu.

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Guide Mode

The Guide

Guide mode gives access to a variety of frequently-used and useful

functions. The top level of the guide is displayed when the mode dial

is rotated to g.

Battery indicator (0 23)

Number of exposures remaining (0 24)

Shooting mode: A guide mode indicator appears on the

shooting mode icon.

Choose from the following items:

Shoot

View/delete

Set up

Take pictures.

View and/or delete pictures. Change camera settings.

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Guide Mode Menus

To access these menus, highlight Shoot, View/delete, or Set up and press J.

❚❚Shoot

Easy operation

Advanced operation

Auto

Soften backgrounds

Adjust aperture.

No flash

Bring more into focus

Freeze motion (people)

Freeze motion (vehicles)

Show water flowing

Distant subjects

Close-ups

Select a shutter

speed.

Sleeping faces

Moving subjects

Landscapes

Portraits

Use a timer/quiet shutter

Single frame

Continuous

Night portrait

10-second self-timer

Quiet shutter release

“Start Shooting”

To start shooting, highlight Start shooting and press 2. The options shown below

at right will be displayed.

Highlight an option and press

• Use the viewfinder

• Use live view

• Shoot movies

“More Settings”

If More settings is displayed, you can highlight this option and

press 2 to access the following settings (the settings available

vary with the shooting option selected):

• Set Picture Control

• Flash compensation

• Release mode

• Exposure comp.

• Flash mode

• ISO sensitivity

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❚❚View/Delete

View single photos

Choose a date

Delete photos

View multiple photos

View a slide show

❚❚Set Up

Image quality

Changes to Image quality,

Image size, LCD

brightness, Info

Language

Image size

Auto off timers

Beep

Playback folder

Print set (DPOF)

Format memory card

LCD brightness

Info background color

Auto info display

Video mode

background color, Auto

info display, Auto off

timers, Beep, Date

imprint, and Movie

settings only apply in

guide mode and are not

reflected in other shooting

modes.

Date imprint

Slot empty release lock

Movie settings

HDMI

Flicker reduction

Eye-Fi upload ^*

* Only available when

compatible Eye-Fi memory

card is inserted (0 150).

Time zone and date

A Guide Mode

Guide mode is reset to Easy operation > Auto when the mode dial is rotated to another

setting or the camera is turned off.

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The following operations can be performed while the guide is displayed:

Use

Description

Return to top

level of guide

Press G to turn the monitor on or return to the top level of

the guide.

Turn monitor

G button

Highlight a

Press 4 or 2 to highlight a menu.

Press 1 or 3 to highlight options in the menus.

Press 1, 3, 4, or 2 to highlight

options in displays like that shown at

right.

Highlight

options

Select

highlighted

menu or option

Press J to select the highlighted menu or option.

Press 4 to return to the previous display.

To cancel and return to the previous

display from displays like that shown

at right, highlight & and press J.

Return to

display

If a d icon is displayed at the

bottom left corner of the monitor,

help can be displayed by pressing

the Q (W) button. A description of

the currently selected option will be

displayed while the button is

pressed. Press 1 or 3 to scroll

through the display.

View help

d (help) icon

Q (W) button

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Live View

Framing Photographs in the Monitor

Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view.

1 Rotate the live view switch.

The mirror will be raised and the view

through the lens will be displayed in the

camera monitor. The subject will no longer

be visible in the viewfinder.

Live view switch

Item

Description

The mode currently selected with the mode dial. Select i or 23,28,

Shooting mode

j for automatic scene selection (autofocus only; 0 41).

Audio recording

indicator

Indicates whether sound is being recorded with movies.

“No movie” icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded.

The amount of time remaining before live view ends

Time remaining

automatically. Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less.

Focus mode

AF-area mode

The current focus mode.

The current AF-area mode.

The current focus point. The display varies with the option

selected for AF-area mode (0 38).

Focus point

Time remaining

(movie mode)

The recording time remaining in movie mode.

Movie frame size The frame size of movies recorded in movie mode.

Self-timer

Displayed in self-timer release mode.

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2 Choose a focus mode.

Press the P button and use the multi

selector to highlight the current focus mode

in the monitor. Press J to display the

following options. Highlight an option and

press J.

P button

Option

Description

For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release

button is pressed halfway. Shutter can only be released if

camera is able to focus.

AF-S Single-servo AF

For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously during

AF-F Full-time servo AF live view and movie recording. Shutter can only be released

if camera is able to focus.

Focus manually (0 43).

MF Manual focus

The description in Steps 3, 4, and 5 assumes that AF-S or AF-F is selected. If MF is

selected, proceed to Step 6 after focusing manually.

3 Choose an AF-area mode.

AF-area mode can be selected in all shooting

modes except i and j. Highlight the

current AF-area mode in the monitor. Press

J to display the following options.

Highlight an option and press J.

Mode

Description

The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait

subjects facing the camera. Use for portraits.

Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other non-portrait

subjects. Use the multi selector to select the focus point.

Use for pin-point focus on a selected spot in the frame. A

tripod is recommended.

8 Face-priority AF

9 Wide-area AF

! Normal-area AF

" Subject-tracking AF Track a selected subject as it moves through the frame.

Press the P button again to return to live view.

A Live View AF-Area Mode

The AF-area modes for live view can also be

chosen using the AF-area mode > Live view/

movie option in the shooting menu.

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4 Choose the focus point.

Face-priority AF: A double yellow border will be

displayed when the camera detects a portrait

subject facing the camera (if multiple faces,

up to a maximum of 35, are detected, the

camera will focus on the closest subject; to

choose a different subject, press the multi

selector up, down, left, or right).

Focus point

Wide- and normal-area AF: Use the multi selector

to move the focus point to any point in the

frame, or press J to position the focus point

in the center of the frame.

Focus point

Subject-tracking AF: Position the focus point

over your subject and press J. The focus

point will track the selected subject as it

moves through the frame.

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5 Focus.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.

Face-priority AF: The camera sets focus for the face in the

double yellow border while the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway; if the camera can no longer detect the

subject (because, for example, the subject has looked

away), borders will no longer be displayed.

Wide- and normal-area AF: The camera focuses on the subject

in the selected focus point while the shutter-release

button is pressed halfway.

Subject-tracking AF: The camera focuses on the current

subject. To end tracking, press J.

D Subject Tracking

The camera may be unable to track subjects if they are small,

moving quickly, or a similar color to the background, or if both

the subject and the background are very bright or very dark,

the brightness and color of the subject or background varies

greatly, the subject leaves the frame, or the subject visibly

changes size.

The focus point will blink green while the camera focuses. If the camera is able

to focus, the focus point will be displayed in green; if the camera is unable to

focus, the focus point will blink red. Note that pictures can be taken even when

the focus point blinks red. Check focus in the monitor before shooting. Except

in i and j modes, exposure can be locked by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button

(0 80). Focus can be locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

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6 Take the picture.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down

to shoot. The monitor will turn off. When shooting is

complete, the photograph will be displayed in the monitor

for 4 s or until the shutter-release button is pressed

halfway. The camera will then return to live view mode.

7 Exit live view mode.

Rotate the live view switch to exit live view mode.

A Live View Display Options

Press the R button to cycle through display options as shown below.

Show indicators

Hide indicators

Framing grid

A Automatic Scene Selection (Scene Auto Selector)

If live view is selected in i or j mode, the camera will automatically

analyze the subject and select the appropriate shooting mode when

autofocus is enabled. The selected mode is shown in the monitor.

Portrait

Landscape

Close up

Human portrait subjects

Landscapes and cityscapes

Subjects close to the camera

Portrait subjects framed against a dark

background

Night portrait

Auto

Auto (flash off)

Subjects suited to i or j mode or that do not

fall into the categories listed above

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A Flicker

You may notice flicker or banding in the monitor during live view or when shooting movies

under certain types of lighting, such as fluorescent or mercury-vapor lamps. Flicker and

banding can be reduced by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the

frequency of the local AC power supply (0 139).

A Exposure Compensation

In P, S, and A modes, exposure can be adjusted by 5 EV in increments of ¹/3 EV (0 81). Note

that the effects of values over +3 EV or under –3 EV can not be previewed in the monitor.

A HDMI

When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device, the

camera monitor will turn off and the video device will display

the view through the lens as shown at right. Movies can not be

recorded and photographs can not be taken in live view while

the camera is connected to an HDMI-CEC device.

D Shooting in Live View Mode

To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with exposure, remove the

rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap before

shooting (0 54).

Although they will not appear in the final picture, flicker, banding, or distortion may be

visible in the monitor under fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is

panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame. Bright light sources

may leave after-images in the monitor when the camera is panned. When shooting in live

view mode, avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources. Failure to

observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera’s internal circuitry.

Live view ends automatically if the lens is removed.

Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits; exit live

view when the camera is not use. Note that the temperature of the camera’s internal circuits

may rise and noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be displayed in

the following instances (the camera may also become noticeably warm, but this does not

indicate a malfunction):

• The ambient temperature is high

• The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to record movies

• The camera has been used in continuous release mode for extended periods

If a warning is displayed when you attempt to start live view, wait for the internal circuits to

cool and then try again.

D The Count Down Display

A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically (0 37; the timer

turns red 5 s before the auto-off timer expires or if live view is about to end to protect the

internal circuits). Depending on shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately

when live view is selected. Note that although the count down does not appear in the

information display or during playback, live view will still end automatically when the timer

expires.

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D Using Autofocus in Live View

Autofocus is slower in live view and the monitor may brighten or darken while the camera

focuses. The camera may be unable to focus in the following situations:

• The subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame

• The subject lacks contrast

• The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness, or the

subject is lit by spot lighting or by a neon sign or other light source that changes in

brightness

• Flicker or banding appears under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, sodium-vapor, or similar

lighting

• A cross (star) filter or other special filter is used

• The subject appears smaller than the focus point

• The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e.g., blinds or a row of windows

in a skyscraper)

• The subject is moving

Note that the focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable

to focus.

A Manual Focus

To focus in manual focus mode (0 62), rotate the

lens focus ring until the subject is in focus.

To magnify the view in the monitor up to about 6.8 ×

for precise focus, press the X button. While the view

through the lens is zoomed in, a navigation window

will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner

of the display. Use the multi selector to scroll to

areas of the frame not visible in the monitor

(available only if Wide-area AF or Normal-area AF is

selected for AF-area mode), or press W to zoom

X button

Navigation window

out.

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Recording and Viewing Movies

Recording Movies

Movies can be recorded in live view mode.

1 Rotate the live view switch.

The mirror is raised and the view through the

lens is displayed in the monitor instead of

the viewfinder.

D The 0 Icon

A 0 icon (0 37) indicates that movies can not

be recorded.

Live view switch

A Before Recording

Set aperture before recording in mode A or M.

2 Choose a focus mode.

Press the P button and select a focus mode

as described in Step 2 of “Live View“ (0 38).

A Camera Noise

The camera may record lens noise during

autofocus or vibration reduction.

P button

3 Choose an AF-area mode.

See Step 3 on page 38 for more information.

4 Focus.

Frame the opening shot and focus as

described in Steps 4 and 5 of “Live View”

(0 39–40). Note that the number of

subjects that can be detected in face-priority

AF drops during movie recording.

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5 Start recording.

Press the movie-record button to start recording (the

camera can record both video and sound; do not cover the

microphone on the front of the camera during recording).

A recording indicator and the time available are displayed

in the monitor. Except in i and j modes, exposure can

be locked by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button (0 80) or (in

modes P, S, and A) altered by up to 3 EV in steps of ¹/3 EV

using exposure compensation (0 81). Focus can be

locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

Movie record button

Recording indicator

Time remaining

6 End recording.

Press the movie-record button again to end recording.

Recording will end automatically when the maximum

length is reached, or the memory card is full.

A Taking Photographs During Movie Recording

To take a photograph during movie recording, press the shutter-release button all the

way down and hold it in this position until the shutter is released.

A Maximum Length

Each movie file can be up to 4 GB in size and 10 minutes long; note that depending on

memory card write speed, shooting may end before this length is reached (0 177).

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❚❚Movie Settings

Choose movie frame size and sound options.

• Frame size (Quality)

Option

Frame size (pixels)

Frame rate (fps)

23.976

29.97

Maximum length

1920×1080; 24 fps

1280× 720; 30 fps

1280× 720; 25 fps

1280× 720; 24 fps

640× 424; 24 fps

1920 × 1080

1280 × 720

640 × 424

10 min.

23.976

• Audio (Sound)

Option

Description

On Record monaural sound with movies.

Off Sound recording off.

1 Select Movie settings.

Press the G button to display the menus.

Highlight Movie settings in the shooting

menu and press 2.

G button

2 Choose frame size and sound

recording options.

To choose a frame size, highlight Quality

and press 2, then highlight an option and

press J. To turn sound recording on or off,

highlight Sound and press 2, then highlight

an option and press J.

A Movie Settings > Quality

The 1280 × 720; 30 fps, 1280 × 720; 25 fps, and 1280 × 720; 24 fps options have different

frame rates.

•

1280 × 720; 30 fps: Suitable for display on NTSC devices

1280 × 720; 25 fps: Suitable for display on PAL devices

1280 × 720; 24 fps: The normal recording rate for movies and cartoons

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D Recording Movies

Flicker, banding, or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under

fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an

object moves at high speed through frame (flicker and banding can be reduced by choosing

a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply;

0 139). Bright light sources may leave after-images when the camera is panned. Jagged

edges, false colors, and moiré may also appear. When recording movies, avoid pointing the

camera at the sun or other strong light sources. Failure to observe this precaution could

result in damage to the camera’s internal circuitry.

Recording ends automatically if the lens is removed.

Live view may end automatically to prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits; exit live

view when the camera is not use. Note that the temperature of the camera’s internal circuits

may rise and noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, or fog) may be displayed in

the following instances (the camera may also become noticeably warm, but this does not

indicate a malfunction):

• The ambient temperature is high

• The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to record movies

• The camera has been used in continuous release mode for extended periods

If a warning is displayed when you attempt to start live view or movie recording, wait for the

internal circuits to cool and then try again.

Matrix metering is used regardless of the metering method selected. Shutter speed and ISO

sensitivity are adjusted automatically.

D The Count-Down Display

A count down will be displayed in red 30 s before movie recording ends automatically

(0 37). Depending on shooting conditions, the timer may appear immediately when movie

recording begins. Note that regardless of the amount of recording time available, live view

will still end automatically when the timer expires. Wait for the internal circuits to cool

before resuming movie recording.

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Viewing Movies

Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 99). Press J to start

playback.

1 icon

Length

Current position/total length

Volume

Guide

The following operations can be performed:

Use

Description

Pause

Pause playback.

Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind/

advance.

Play

Speed doubles with each press, from 2×

to 4× to 8× to 16×; keep pressed to skip

Advance/

rewind

to beginning or end of movie. If playback is paused, movie

rewinds or advances one frame at a time; keep pressed for

continuous rewind or advance.

Adjust volume

Edit movie

X/W

Press X to increase volume, W to decrease.

To edit movie, press AE-L/AF-L while movie is paused (0 50).

Return to full-

frame playback

/K Press 1 or K to exit to full-frame playback.

Exittoshooting

mode

Press shutter-release button halfway. Monitor will turn off;

photographs can be taken immediately.

Display menus

See page 129 for more information.

A The 2 Icon

2 is displayed in full-frame and movie playback if the movie was recorded without sound.

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Editing Movies

Trim footage to create edited copies of movies or save selected frames as JPEG stills.

Option

Description

Choose start point Create a copy from which the opening footage has been removed.

Choose end point Create a copy from which the ending footage has been removed.

Save selected frame Save a selected frame as a JPEG still.

Trimming Movies

To create trimmed copies of movies:

1 Display a movie full frame.

Press the K button to display pictures full

frame in the monitor and press 4 and 2 to

scroll through pictures until the movie you

wish to edit is displayed.

K button

2 Choose a starting or end point.

Play the movie back as described on page

49, pressing J to start and resume playback

and 3 to pause. If you intend to trim the

opening footage from the copy, pause on

the first frame you wish to keep; if you will be

trimming the ending footage from the copy, pause on the last frame you wish

to keep.

A Starting and Ending Frames

The starting frame is shown by a d icon, the final

frame by a e icon.

3 Display the retouch menu.

Press the AE-L/AF-L button to display the

retouch menu.

AE-L/AF-L button

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4 Choose an option.

To create a copy that includes the current

frame and all following frames, highlight

Choose start point in the edit movie menu

and press J. Select Choose end point

create a copy that includes the current frame

and all preceding frames.

5 Delete frames.

Press 1 to delete all frames before (Choose

start point) or after (Choose end point) the

current frame.

6 Save the copy.

Highlight Yes and press J to save the edited

copy. If necessary, the copy can be trimmed

as described above to remove additional

footage. Edited copies are indicated by a f

icon in full-frame playback.

D Trimming Movies

Movies must be at least two seconds long. If a copy can not be created at the current

playback position, the current position will be displayed in red in Step 5 and no copy will be

created. The copy will not be saved if there is insufficient space available on the memory

card.

To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly, use a fully-charged battery when

editing movies.

A The Retouch Menu

Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option

in the retouch menu (0 151).

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Saving Selected Frames

To save a copy of a selected frame as a JPEG still:

1 View the movie and choose a frame.

Play the movie back as described on page

49. Pause the movie at the frame you intend

to copy.

2 Display the retouch menu.

Press the AE-L/AF-L button to display the

retouch menu.

AE-L/AF-L button

3 Choose Save selected frame.

Highlight Save selected frame and press J.

4 Create a still copy.

Press 1 to create a still copy of the current

frame.

5 Save the copy.

Highlight Yes and press J to create a JPEG

copy of the selected frame. Movie stills are

indicated by a f icon in full-frame playback.

A Save Selected Frame

JPEG movie stills created with the Save selected frame option can not be retouched. JPEG

movie stills lack some categories of photo information (0 100).

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Release Mode

Choosing a Release Mode

To choose a release mode, rotate the release-mode selector to the desired setting.

Single frame (0 5)

Continuous (0 5)

Self-timer (0 54)

Quiet shutter release (0 5)

Release-mode selector

A The Memory Buffer

The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to

continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. Up to 100 photographs

can be taken in succession; note, however, that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full.

While photographs are being 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 remove the memory card or

remove or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone out. If the camera is

switched off while data remain in the buffer, the power will not turn off until all images in the

buffer have been recorded. If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the

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

A Continuous Release Mode

Continuous release mode (I) can not be used with the built-in flash; rotate the mode dial to

j (0 24) or turn the flash off (0 67–69). For information on the number of photographs

that can be taken in a single burst, see page 187.

A Buffer Size

The approximate number of images that can be stored in the

memory buffer at current settings is shown in the viewfinder

exposure-count display while the shutter-release button is pressed. The illustration shows

the display when space remains in the buffer for about 24 pictures.

A Auto Image Rotation

The camera orientation recorded for the first shot applies to all images in the same burst,

even if the camera is rotated during shooting. See “Auto Image Rotation” (0 141).

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Self-Timer Mode

The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits.

1 Mount the camera on a tripod.

Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface.

2 Select self-timer mode.

Rotate the release-mode selector to E.

3 Frame the photograph.

A Cover the Viewfinder

When taking photos without your eye to

the viewfinder, remove the DK-20 rubber

eyecup (q) and insert the supplied DK-5

eyepiece cap as shown (w). This

prevents light entering via the

DK-20 rubber eyecup

DK-5 eyepiece cap

viewfinder interfering with exposure.

Hold the camera firmly when removing

the rubber eyecup.

4 Take the photograph.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus,

and then press the button the rest of the way

down to start the self-timer (note that the timer

will not start if the camera is unable to focus or in

other situations in which the shutter can not be

released). The self-timer lamp will start to blink and a beep will begin to sound.

Two seconds before the photograph is taken, the self-timer lamp will stop

blinking and the beeping will become more rapid. The shutter will be released

ten seconds after the timer starts. To cancel the timer, turn the camera off.

D Using the Built-in Flash

Before taking a photograph with the flash in P, S, A, or M modes, press the M button to raise

the flash and wait for the M indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder (0 27). Shooting will

be interrupted if the flash is raised after the timer has started.

A See Also

The length of the self-timer delay can be selected using the Self-timer delay option in the

setup menu (0 143).

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More on Playback

Full-Frame Playback

To play photographs back, press the K button.

The most recent photograph will be displayed in

the monitor.

K button

Use

Description

View additional

photographs

Press 2to view photographs in order recorded, 4to view

photographs in reverse order.

View photo

information

Press 1or 3to view information about current photograph

(0100).

See page 105 for more information on the thumbnail

display.

View thumbnails

Zoom in on

photograph

See page 107 for more information on playback zoom.

Confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press O again to

delete photo.

To protect image, or to remove protection from protected

Delete images

Change protect

status

L (A)

image, press

(A) button (0108).

Return to

shooting mode

Press shutter-release button halfway. Monitor will turn off;

photographs can be taken immediately.

Display menus

See page 129 for more information.

Create retouched copy of current photograph (0151). If

current picture is marked with 1 icon to show that it is a

movie, pressing J starts movie playback (049).

Retouch photo or

play movie

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Photo Information

Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full-frame playback.

Press 1or 3to cycle through photo information as shown below. Note that

shooting data, RGB histograms, and highlights are only displayed if corresponding

option is selected for Display mode > Detailed photo info (0130). GPS data are

only displayed if a GP-1 was used when the photo was taken.

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Protect status..........................................................108

Retouch indicator .................................................152

Frame number/total number of images

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File name.................................................................... 65

Image quality ........................................................... 64

Image size.................................................................. 66

Time of recording.................................................... 18

Date of recording.................................................... 18

Folder name............................................................149

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Protect status......................................................... 108

Retouch indicator................................................. 152

White balance...........................................................87

White balance fine-tuning................................89

Preset manual .......................................................90

Camera name

Histogram (RGB channel). In all histograms,

horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, vertical

axis number of pixels.

Histogram (red channel)

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Histogram (green channel)

Histogram (blue channel)

Frame number/total number of images

* Displayed only if RGB histogram is selected for Display mode > Detailed photo info

(0130).

A Playback Zoom

To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is

displayed, press X. Use the X and W buttons to zoom in

and out and scroll the image with the multi selector. The

histogram will be updated to show only the data for the

portion of the image visible in the monitor.

A Histograms

Camera histograms are intended as a guide only and may differ from those displayed in

imaging applications. Some sample histograms are shown below:

If the image contains objects with a wide range of

brightnesses, the distribution of tones will be relatively

even.

If the image is dark, tone distribution will be shifted to the

left.

If the image is bright, tone distribution will be shifted to

the right.

Increasing exposure compensation shifts the distribution of tones to the right, while

decreasing exposure compensation shifts the distribution to the left. Histograms can

provide a rough idea of overall exposure when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to

see photographs in the monitor.

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❚❚Highlights ^*

Protect status..........................................................108

Retouch indicator .................................................152

Image highlights

Camera name

Frame number/total number of images

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Blinking areas indicate highlights.

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Shooting mode.......................................... 23, 28, 73

ISO sensitivity ²......................................................... 71

Exposure compensation....................................... 81

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Focal length ............................................................171

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Lens VR (vibration reduction) ³........................... 17

Flash type....................................................... 135, 172

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Flash control ...........................................................135

Flash compensation............................................... 83

Camera name

Protect status ......................................................... 108

Retouch indicator................................................. 152

Metering .....................................................................79

Shutter speed.....................................................75, 77

Aperture...............................................................76, 77

Frame number/total number of images

1 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode > Detailed photo info (0130).

2 Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensitivity auto control on.

3 Displayed only if VR lens is attached.

4 Displayed only if photo was taken using optional flash unit with commander function.

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Color space ............................................................. 133

Picture Control .........................................................94

Quick adjust ²............................................................96

Original Picture Control ³......................................94

Sharpening ................................................................96

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Saturation ⁴................................................................96

Filter effects ⁵.............................................................96

Hue ⁴.............................................................................96

Toning ⁵.......................................................................96

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Protect status..........................................................108

Retouch indicator..................................................152

Frame number/total number of images

White balance........................................................... 87

White balance fine-tuning ............................... 89

Preset manual ....................................................... 90

1 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode > Detailed photo info (0130).

2 Standard, Vivid, Portrait, and Landscape Picture Controls only.

3 Neutral and Monochrome Picture Controls.

4 Not displayed with monochrome Picture Controls.

5 Monochrome Picture Controls only.

❚❚Shooting Data Page 3 ¹

Protect status......................................................... 108

Retouch indicator................................................. 152

Noise reduction..................................................... 134

Active D-Lighting ²..................................................85

Retouch history..................................................... 151

Image comment ................................................... 140

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2 AUTO is displayed if photo was taken with Active D-Lighting on.

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❚❚GPS Data ^*

Protect status..........................................................108

Retouch indicator .................................................152

Latitude

LATITUDE

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Longitude

LONGITUDE

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Frame number/total number of images

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are for start of recording.

❚❚Overview Data

Histogram showing the distribution of tones in

the image (0101).

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Focal length ............................................................171

GPS data indicator.................................................. 98

Image comment indicator.................................140

Flash mode................................................................ 68

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Frame number/total number of images

Metering..................................................................... 79

Shooting mode.......................................... 23, 28, 73

Shutter speed.................................................... 75, 77

Aperture.............................................................. 76, 77

Protect status ......................................................... 108

Camera name

Retouch indicator................................................. 152

1 Displayed in red if photo was taken with ISO sensitivity auto control on.

2 Displayed only if photo was taken using optional flash unit with commander function.

File name.................................................................... 65

Image quality ........................................................... 64

Image size.................................................................. 66

Time of recording.................................................... 18

Date of recording.................................................... 18

Folder name............................................................149

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White balance fine-tuning ............................... 89

Preset manual....................................................... 90

Color space..............................................................133

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Active D-Lighting ^*..................................................85

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Thumbnail Playback

To display images in “contact sheets” of four, nine, or 72 images, press the W button.

Calendar

playback

Full-frame

playback

Thumbnail playback

Use

Description

Display more

images

Press W button to increase the number of images displayed.

Press X button to reduce the number of images displayed.

When four images are displayed, press to view highlighted

image full frame.

Display fewer

images

Use multi selector or command dial to highlight images for

full-frame playback, playback zoom (0107), deletion

(0109), or protection (0108).

Highlight images

View highlighted

image

Delete

highlighted

photo

Press J to display the highlighted image full frame.

See page 109 for more information.

Change protect

status of

highlighted

photo

L (A)

See page 108 for more information.

Return to

shooting mode

Press shutter-release button halfway. Monitor will turn off;

photographs can be taken immediately.

Display menus

See page 129 for more information.

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Calendar Playback

To view images taken on a selected date, press the W button when 72 images are

displayed.

Full-frame

playback

Calendar

playback

Thumbnail playback

Press the W button to toggle between the date list

and the list of thumbnails for the selected date. Use

the multi selector to highlight dates in the date list

or to highlight pictures in the thumbnail list.

Thumbnail list

Date list

The operations can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date list or

the thumbnail list:

Use

Description

Toggle between date

list and thumbnail list

Exit to thumbnail

playback/Zoom in on

highlighted photo

Press W button in date list to place cursor in thumbnail

list. Press again to return to date list.

•

Date list: Exit to 72-frame playback.

Thumbnail list: Press and hold X button to zoom in on

highlighted picture.

Highlight dates/

Highlight images

•

Date list: Highlight date.

Thumbnail list: Highlight picture.

Toggle full frame

playback

Delete highlighted

photo(s)

•

Date list: View first picture taken on selected date.

Thumbnail list: View highlighted picture.

Date list: Delete all pictures taken on selected date.

Thumbnail list: Delete highlighted picture (0109).

Change protect

status of highlighted

photo

L (A)

See page 108 for more information.

Return to shooting

mode

Press shutter-release button halfway. Monitor will turn

off; photographs can be taken immediately.

Display menus

See page 129 for more information.

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the

image currently highlighted in thumbnail or calendar playback. The following

operations can be performed while zoom is in effect:

Use

Description

Press X to zoom in to maximum of

approximately 27× (large images), 20 ×

(medium images) or 14× (small

Zoom in or out

X / W

images). Press W to zoom out. While

photo is zoomed in, use multi selector

to view areas of image not visible in

monitor. Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to other

areas of frame. Navigation window is displayed when zoom

ratio is altered; area currently visible in monitor is indicated by

yellow border.

View other

areas of image

Faces (up to 35) detected during zoom

are indicated by white borders in

navigation window. Press P and 1or

3to zoom in or out; press P and 4or

2to view other faces.

P+

Select/zoom in

on or out from

faces

View other

images

Rotate command dial to view same location in other images at

current zoom ratio.

Cancel zoom

Changeprotect

status

Cancel zoom and return to full-frame playback.

See page 108 for more information.

L (A)

Return to

shooting mode

Press shutter-release button halfway. Monitor will turn off;

photographs can be taken immediately.

Display menus

See page 129 for more information.

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Protecting Photographs from Deletion

In full-frame, zoom, thumbnail, and calendar playback, the L button can be used to

protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted

using the O button or the Delete option in the playback menu. Note that protected

images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (021).

To protect a photograph:

1 Select an image.

Display the image in full-frame playback or playback zoom or highlight it in the

thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback.

Full-frame playback

Thumbnail playback

Calendar playback

2 Press the L (A) button.

The photograph will be marked with a P

icon. To remove protection from the

photograph so that it can be deleted, display

the photograph or highlight it in the

thumbnail list and then press the L (A)

button.

L (A) button

A Removing Protection from All Images

To remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currently selected in the

Playback folder menu, press the L (A) and O buttons together for about two seconds

during playback.

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Deleting Photographs

To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or the photograph

highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the O button. To delete multiple selected

photographs, all photographs taken on a selected date, or all photographs in the

current playback folder, use the Delete option in the playback menu. Once deleted,

photographs can not be recovered.

Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback

Press the O button to delete the current photograph.

1 Select an image.

Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar

playback.

2 Press the O button.

A confirmation dialog will be displayed.

O button

Full-frame playback

Thumbnail playback

Calendar playback

(thumbnail list)

3 Press the O button again.

To delete the photograph, press the O

button again. To exit without deleting the

photograph, press the K button.

A Calendar Playback

During calendar playback, you can delete all photographs taken on a selected date by

highlighting the date in the date list and pressing the O button (0106).

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The Playback Menu

The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. Note that

depending on the number of images, some time may be required for deletion.

Option

Description

Q Selected

Delete selected pictures.

n Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date.

R All

Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback (0129).

❚❚Selected: Deleting Selected Photographs

1 Select Delete.

To display the menus, press the G button.

Highlight Delete in the playback menu and

press 2.

G button

2 Choose Selected.

Highlight Selected and press 2.

3 Highlight a picture.

Use the multi selector to highlight a picture

(to view the highlighted picture full screen,

press and hold the X button).

4 Select the highlighted picture.

Press the W button to select the

highlighted picture. Selected pictures are

marked by a O icon. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to

select additional pictures; to deselect a

picture, highlight it and press W.

W button

5 Press J to complete the operation.

A confirmation dialog will be displayed;

highlight Yes and press J.

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❚❚Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date

1 Choose Select Date.

In the delete menu, highlight Select date

and press 2.

2 Highlight a date.

Press 1or 3to highlight a date.

To view the pictures taken on the

highlighted date, press W. Use the multi

selector to scroll through the pictures, or

press and hold X to view the current picture

full screen. Press W to return to the date

list.

W button

3 Select the highlighted date.

Press 2to select all pictures taken on the

highlighted date. Selected dates are marked

with a M icon. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select

additional dates; to deselect a date,

highlight it and press 2.

4 Press J to complete the operation.

A confirmation dialog will be displayed;

highlight Yes and press J.

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Slide Shows

The Slide show option in the playback menu is used to display a slide show of the

pictures in the current playback folder (0129).

1 Select Slide show.

To display the slide show menu, press the

G button and select Slide show in the

playback menu.

G button

2 Select Start.

To start the slide show, highlight Start in the

slide show menu and press J.

A Choosing a Frame Interval and Transition Effect

To choose how long each picture will be

displayed, select Frame interval and choose

from the options shown at right before selecting

Start to start the slide show.

To choose the transition between frames, select Transition effects and choose from

the following options:

•

Zoom/fade: Frames fade into one another with a zoom effect.

Cube: This transition takes the form of a rotating cube with the current picture on

one face and the next picture on another.

•

None: No transition between frames.

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The following operations can be performed while the slide show is in progress:

Use

Description

Press 4to return to previous frame, 2to skip

to next frame.

Skip back/skip ahead

View additional photo info

Change photo info displayed (0100).

Pause/resume slide show

Exit to playback menu

Exit to playback mode

Pause show. Press again to resume.

See page 129 for more information.

End show and return to playback mode.

Press shutter-release button halfway. Monitor

will turn off; photographs can be taken

immediately.

Exit to shooting mode

The dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends.

Select Restart to restart or Exit to return to the playback menu.

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Connections

Connecting to a Computer

This section describes how to use a UC-E4 USB cable (available separately) to connect

the camera to a computer.

Before Connecting the Camera

Before connecting the camera, install the software on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD. To

ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera EN-EL14 battery is

fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use an EH-5a AC adapter

and EP-5A power connector (available separately).

❚❚Supplied Software

ViewNX 2 includes a “Nikon Transfer 2” function for copying pictures from the camera

to the computer, where ViewNX 2 can be used to view and print selected images or

to edit photographs and movies. For more information, see ViewNX 2 online help.

❚❚Supported Operating Systems

The supplied software can be used with computers running the following operating

systems:

•

Windows: Windows 7 (Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/

Ultimate), Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/

Enterprise/Ultimate) and Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Home Edition/Professional).

ViewNX 2 runs as a 32-bit application in 64-bit editions of Windows 7 and Windows

Vista.

•

Macintosh: Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6.4)

See the websites listed on page xiv for the latest information on supported operating

systems.

A Connecting Cables

Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface cables. Do not use

force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. Close the connector cover when the

connector is not in use.

D During Transfer

Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress.

A Windows

To visit the Nikon website after installing ViewNX 2, select All Programs > Link to Nikon

from the Windows start menu (Internet connection required).

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Connecting the Camera

Connect the camera using a UC-E4 USB cable (available separately).

1 Turn the camera off.

2 Turn the computer on.

Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up.

3 Connect the USB cable.

Connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or attempt to insert the

connectors at an angle.

D USB Hubs

Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub

or keyboard.

4 Turn the camera on.

5 Transfer photographs.

After following the on-screen instructions to

start Nikon Transfer 2, click the Start Transfer

button to transfer photographs (for more

information on using Nikon Transfer 2, start

ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 and select

ViewNX 2 Help from the Help menu).

Start Transfer button

6 Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable when transfer ends.

Nikon Transfer 2 will close automatically when transfer is complete.

A Third-Party USB Cables

When using a third-party USB cable to connect the

camera to a computer, use a cable about 1.5 m (5 ft.)

long with a mini type B connector and attach the

5 cm/

smaller of the supplied ferrite cores (the core for USB

2 in. or less

cables) to the USB cable as shown.

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Printing Photographs

To print selected JPEG pictures on a PictBridge printer via a direct USB connection,

follow the steps below.

Take photographs

Select photographs for printing using Print set (DPOF)

(0124)

Connect camera to printer (see below)

Print photographs one at a

Print multiple photographs

Create index prints

time (0118)

(0120)

(0123)

Disconnect USB cable

A Printing Via Direct USB Connection

Be sure the EN-EL14 battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5A

power connector. When taking photographs to be printed via direct USB connection, set

Color space to sRGB (0133).

Connecting the Printer

Connect the camera using a UC-E4 USB cable (available separately).

1 Turn the camera off.

2 Connect the USB cable.

Turn the printer on and connect the USB cable as shown. Do not use force or

attempt to insert the connectors at an angle.

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D USB Hubs

Connect the camera directly to the printer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub.

A Third-Party USB Cables

When using a third-party USB cable to connect

the camera to a printer, use a cable about 1.5 m

(5 ft.) long with a mini type B connector and

attach the smaller of the supplied ferrite cores

5 cm/

(the core for USB cables) to the USB cable as

2 in. or less

shown.

3 Turn the camera on.

A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge

playback display.

Printing Pictures One at a Time

1 Select a picture.

Press 4or 2to view additional pictures, or press

1or 3to view photo information (0100). Press

the X button to zoom in on the current frame

(0107; press K to exit zoom). To view six

pictures at a time, press the W button. Use the

multi selector to highlight pictures, or press X to

display the highlighted picture full frame.

2 Display printing options.

Press J to display PictBridge printing options.

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3 Adjust printing options.

Press 1or 3to highlight an option and press 2to select.

Option

Description

Menu of page sizes will be displayed (options not

supported by current printer are not listed). Press 1or

Page size 3to choose page size (to print at default page size for

current printer, select Printer default), then press J to

select and return to previous menu.

Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press 1or 3to

choose number of copies (maximum 99), then press J

to select and return to previous menu.

No. of

copies

This option is available only if supported by current

printer. Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press 1

or 3to choose print style from Printer default (print

Border using current printer settings), Print with border (print

photo with white border), or No border, then press J

to select and return to previous menu. Only options

supported by current printer will be displayed.

Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press 1or 3to

choose Printer default (print using current printer

settings), Print time stamp (print time and date of

recording on photo), or No time stamp, then press J to

Time

stamp

select and return to previous menu.

This option is available only with printers that support

cropping. Menu shown at right will be displayed. To exit

without cropping picture, highlight No cropping and

press J. To crop picture, highlight Crop and press 2.

Cropping

If Crop is selected, dialog shown at right will be

displayed. Press X to increase size of crop, W to

decrease. Choose position of crop using multi selector

and press J. Note that print quality may drop if small

crops are printed at large sizes.

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4 Start printing.

Select Start printing and press J to start

printing. To cancel before all copies have been

printed, press J.

D Date Imprint

If you select Print time stamp in the PictBridge menu when printing photographs

containing date information recorded using Date imprint in the setup menu (0147), the

date will appear twice. The imprinted date may however be cropped out if the photographs

are cropped or printed without a border.

Printing Multiple Pictures

1 Display the PictBridge menu.

Press the G button in the PictBridge

playback display (see Step 3 on page 118).

G button

2 Choose an option.

Highlight one of the following options and

press 2.

•

Print select: Select pictures for printing.

•

Select date: Print one copy of all the pictures

taken on a selected date.

•

Print (DPOF): Print an existing print order created with the Print set (DPOF)

option in the playback menu (0124). The current print order will be

displayed in Step 3.

To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card, select Index

print. See page 123 for more information.

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3 Select pictures or choose a date.

If you chose Print select or Print (DPOF) in

Step 2, use the multi selector to scroll through

the pictures on the memory card. To display

the current picture full screen, press and

hold the X button. To select the current

picture for printing, press the W button and

press 1. The picture will be marked with a

Z icon and the number of prints will be set

to 1. Keeping the W button pressed, press

1or 3to specify the number of prints (up to

99; to deselect the picture, press 3when the

number of prints is 1). Continue until all the

desired pictures have been selected.

W + 13: Choose number of copies

D Selecting Photographs for Printing

NEF (RAW) photographs (064) can not be

selected for printing. JPEG copies of NEF (RAW)

images can be created using the NEF (RAW)

processing option in the retouch menu

(0160).

X button: View photo full screen

If you chose Select date in Step 2, press 1or 3

to highlight a date and press 2to toggle the

highlighted date on or off. To view the

pictures taken on the selected date, press

W. Use the multi selector to scroll through

the pictures, or press and hold X to view the

current picture full screen. Press W again to

return to the date selection dialog.

W button: View

photos for selected

date

X button: View

highlighted photo

full screen

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4 Display printing options.

Press J to display PictBridge printing

options.

5 Adjust printing options.

Press 1or 3to highlight an option and press 2to select.

Option

Description

Menu of page sizes will be displayed (0119; options not supported by current

Page printer are not listed). Press 1or 3to choose page size (to print at default page

size size for current printer, select Printer default), then press J to select and return

to previous menu.

Menu of border options will be displayed (0119; options not supported by

current printer are not listed). Press 1or 3to choose print style from Printer

Border default (print at current printer settings), Print with border (print photo with

white border), or No border, then press J to select and return to previous

menu.

Menu of time stamp options will be displayed (0119). Press 1or 3to choose

Time Printer default (print at current printer settings), Print time stamp (print time

stamp and date of recording on photo), or No time stamp, then press J to select and

return to previous menu.

6 Start printing.

Select Start printing and press J to start

printing. To cancel before all copies have

been printed, press J.

A Errors

See page 192 for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing.

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Creating Index Prints

To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card, select Index print

in Step 2 of “Printing Multiple Pictures” (0120). Note that if the memory card

contains more than 256 pictures, only the first 256 images will be printed.

1 Select Index print.

Selecting Index print in the PictBridge menu

(0120) displays the images on the memory card

as shown at right.

2 Display printing options.

Press J to display PictBridge printing options.

3 Adjust printing options.

Choose page size, border, and time stamp options as described on page 122 (a

warning will be displayed if the selected page size is too small).

4 Start printing.

Select Start printing and press J to start

printing. To cancel before all copies have been

printed, press J.

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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set

The Print set (DPOF) option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print

orders” for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF.

1 Choose Select/set for the Print set

(DPOF) item in the playback menu.

Press the G button and select Print set

(DPOF) in the playback menu. Highlight

Select/set and press 2(to remove all

photographs from the print order, select

G button

Deselect all?).

2 Select pictures.

Use the multi selector to scroll through the

pictures on the memory card. To display the

current picture in full screen, press and hold

the X button. To select the current picture

for printing, press the W button and press

1. The picture will be marked with a Z icon

and the number of prints will be set to 1.

Keeping the W button pressed, press 1or

3to specify the number of prints (up to 99;

to deselect the picture, press 3when the

number of prints is 1). Continue until all the

desired pictures have been selected.

W + 13: Choose number of copies

X button: View photo full screen

3 Display imprint options.

Press J to display data imprint options.

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4 Select imprint options.

Highlight the following options and press 2

to toggle the highlighted option on or off (to

complete the print order without including

this information, proceed to Step 5).

•

Data imprint: Print shutter speed and

aperture on all pictures in print order.

•

Imprint date: Print date of recording on all pictures in print order.

5 Complete the print order.

Highlight Done and press J to complete

the print order.

D Print Set (DPOF)

To print the current print order when the camera is connected to a PictBridge printer, select

Print (DPOF) in the PictBridge menu and follow the steps in “Printing Multiple Pictures” to

modify and print the current order (0120). DPOF date and data imprint options are not

supported when printing via direct USB connection; to print the date of recording on

photographs in the current print order, use the PictBridge Time stamp option.

The Print set (DPOF) option can not be used if there is not enough space on the memory

card to store the print order.

NEF (RAW) photographs (064) can not be selected using this option. JPEG copies of NEF

(RAW) images can be created using the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch menu

(0160).

Print orders may not print correctly if images are deleted using a computer or other device

after the print order is created.

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Viewing Photographs on TV

An EG-D2 audio video (A/V) cable (available separately) can be used to connect the

camera to a television or video recorder for playback or recording. A type C mini-pin

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from third-

party suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices.

Standard Definition Devices

Before connecting the camera to a standard television, confirm that the camera

video standard (0139) matches that used in the TV.

1 Turn the camera off.

Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A/V cable.

2 Connect the A/V cable as shown.

Connect to

video device

Audio (white)

Video (yellow)

Connect to

camera

3 Tune the television to the video channel.

4 Turn the camera on and press the K button.

During playback, images will be displayed both in the camera monitor and on

the television screen. Note that the edges of images may not be displayed.

A Video Mode

If no image is displayed, check that camera is correctly connected and that the option

selected for Video mode (0139) matches the video standard used in the TV.

A Television Playback

Use of an EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5A power connector (available separately) is

recommended for extended playback.

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A Third-Party A/V Cables

When using a third-party A/V cable to

connect the camera to a television, use a

cable about 1 m (3 ft.) long with two RCA jacks

and attach the larger of the supplied ferrite

cores (the core for A/V cables) to the A/V cable

as shown. Make a loop in the cable 10 cm

(3.9 in.) from the end that connects to the

camera (q) and attach the ferrite core (w).

10 cm/3.9 in. or less

High-Definition Devices

The camera can be connected to HDMI devices using a type C mini-pin HDMI cable

(available separately from third-party suppliers).

1 Turn the camera off.

Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable.

2 Connect the HDMI cable as shown.

Connect to

camera

Connect to high-definition device

(choose cable with connector for

HDMI device)

3 Tune the device to the HDMI channel.

4 Turn the camera on and press the K button.

During playback, images will be displayed on the high-definition television or

monitor screen; the camera monitor will remain off.

D Close the Connector Cover

Close the connector cover when the connectors are not in use. Foreign matter in the

connectors can interfere with data transfer.

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❚❚HDMI Options

The HDMI option in the setup menu controls output resolution and can be used to

enable the camera for remote control from devices that support HDMI-CEC (High-

Definition Multimedia Interface–Consumer Electronics Control, a standard that

allows HDMI devices to be used to control peripherals to which they are connected).

Output Resolution

Choose the format for images output to the HDMI device. If

Auto is selected, the camera will automatically select the

appropriate format.

Device Control

If On is selected for HDMI >Device control in the setup

menu when the camera is connected to a television that

supports HDMI-CEC and both the camera and television are

on, the display shown at right will appear on the television

and the television remote can be used in place of the

camera multi selector and J button during full-frame

playback and slide shows. If Off is selected, the television remote can not be used to

control the camera.

A HDMI-CEC Devices

When the camera is connected to an HDMI-CEC device, ) will appear in the viewfinder in

place of the number of exposures remaining.

A Device Control

See the television manual for details.

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Menu Guide

D The Playback Menu: Managing Images

To display the playback menu, press G and select the D (playback menu) tab.

G button

The playback menu contains the following options:

Option

Default 0

110 Rotate tall

Current 129 Slide show

Option

Default 0

Delete

—

Off

—

130

112

124

Playback folder

Display mode

—

Frame interval

2 s

Zoom/

fade

—

Detailed photo info

—

130

Transition effects

Print set (DPOF)

Transition effects

Image review

Slide in

G button ➜ D playback menu

Playback Folder

Choose a folder for playback:

Option

Description

Only photos in the folder currently selected for Storage folder in the setup menu

(0149) are displayed during playback. This option is selected automatically when

Current a photo is taken. If a memory card is inserted and this option selected before

photos have been taken, a message stating that the folder contains no images will

be displayed during playback. Select All to begin playback.

All

Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback.

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G button ➜ D playback menu

Display Mode

Choose the information available in the playback photo information display (0100)

and the transition between frames during playback.

•

Detailed photo info: Press 1or 3to highlight an option, then

press 2to select the option for the photo information

display. A M appears next to selected items; to deselect,

highlight and press 2. To return to the playback menu,

highlight Done and press J.

•

Transition effects: Choose from Slide in (each frame is pushed out of the display by

the following frame), Zoom/fade (frames fade into one another with a zoom

effect), and None (no transition between frames).

G button ➜ D playback menu

Image Review

Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the

monitor immediately after shooting. If Off is selected, pictures

can only be displayed by pressing the K button.

G button ➜ D playback menu

Rotate Tall

Choose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures

for display during playback. Note that because the camera itself

is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting,

images are not rotated automatically during image review.

Option

Description

“Tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures are automatically rotated for display in the

camera monitor. Pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation (0141)

will be displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation.

Off

“Tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation.

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C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options

To display the shooting menu, press G and select the C (shooting menu) tab.

G button

The shooting menu contains the following options:

Option

Reset shooting options

Set Picture Control

Image quality

Image size

White balance

Default

—

Standard

JPEG normal

Large

Option

Default

131 AF-area mode

Single-point AF

Dynamic-area AF 58

Auto-area AF

Viewfinder m

Other modes

Auto

Cool-white fl.

k, l, p, o

m, P, S, A, M

Face-priority AF

Live view/

movie

Fluorescent

ISO sensitivity settings

Wide-area AF

Normal-area AF

P, S , A , M

100

Auto

Off

AF-assist

Metering

134

ISO

sensitivity

Other modes

Matrix

Auto ISO sensitivity

Active D-Lighting

Auto distortion control

Color space

132 Movie settings

133

133 Built-in flash

134

Quality

Sound

1920×1080; 24 fps

TTL

sRGB

135

Noise reduction

G button ➜ C shooting menu

Reset Shooting Options

Select Yes to reset shooting menu settings.

A Reset Shooting Options

Selecting Yes for Reset shooting options also restores Picture Control settings to their

default values (095) and resets the following:

Option

Focus point ^*

Flexible program

AE-L/AF-L button hold

Focus mode

Default

Center

Off

Option

Default

60 Flash mode

Auto front-curtain

i, k, p, n

146

sync

Auto slow sync

Front curtain sync

Off

P, S, A, M

Viewfinder

Live view/movie

Auto-servo AF 55

Single-servo AF 38

Exposure compensation

Flash compensation

Off

* Not displayed if e (Auto-area AF) is

selected for AF-area mode > Viewfinder.

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G button ➜ C shooting menu

ISO Sensitivity Settings

Adjust ISO sensitivity (071).

❚❚Auto ISO Sensitivity

If Off is chosen for Auto ISO sensitivity in P, S, A, and M modes,

ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user

(071). When On is chosen, ISO sensitivity will automatically be

adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value

selected by the user (ISO sensitivity is adjusted appropriately

when the flash is used). The maximum value for auto ISO

sensitivity can be selected using the Max. sensitivity option in the Auto ISO

sensitivity menu (choose lower values to prevent noise (randomly-spaced bright

pixels, fog, or lines); the minimum value for auto ISO sensitivity is automatically set to

ISO 100). In modes P and A, sensitivity will only be adjusted if underexposure would

result at the shutter speed selected for Min. shutter spd (¹/2000–1 s; in modes S and M,

sensitivity will be adjusted for optimal exposure at the shutter speed selected by the

user). Slower shutter speeds will be used only if optimum exposure can not be

achieved at the ISO sensitivity value selected for Max. sensitivity. If the ISO

sensitivity selected by the user is higher than the value selected for Max. sensitivity,

the value selected for Max. sensitivity will be used instead.

When On is selected, the viewfinder shows ISO-AUTO and the

information display ISO-A. These indictors blink when sensitivity

is altered from the value selected by the user.

A Auto ISO Sensitivity Control

Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) is more likely at higher sensitivities. Use

the Noise reduction option in the shooting menu to reduce noise (0134). Note that ISO

sensitivity may be raised automatically when auto ISO sensitivity control is used in

combination with slow sync flash modes (available with the built-in flash and SB-900,

SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400 flash units), possibly preventing the camera from selecting slow

shutter speeds.

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G button ➜ C shooting menu

Auto Distortion Control

Select On to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wide-

angle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when

shooting with long lenses (note that the edges of the area

visible in the viewfinder may be cropped out of the final

photograph, and that the time needed to process photographs

before recording begins may increase). This option is available

only with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses excluded); results

are not guaranteed with other lenses.

A Retouch: Distortion Control

For information creating copies of existing photographs with reduced barrel and pin-

cushion distortion, see page 161.

G button ➜ C shooting menu

Color Space

The color space determines the gamut of colors available for

color reproduction. Choose sRGB for photographs that will be

printed or used “as is,” with no further modification. Adobe RGB

has a wider color gamut and is recommended for images that

will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving the

camera.

A Color Space

Color spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values that

represent them in a digital image file. The sRGB color space is widely used, while the Adobe

RGB color space is typically used in publishing and commercial printing. sRGB is

recommended when taking photographs that will be printed without modification or

viewed in applications that do not support color management, or when taking photographs

that will be printed with ExifPrint, the direct printing option on some household printers, or

kiosk printing or other commercial print services. Adobe RGB photographs can also be

printed using these options, but colors will not be as vivid.

JPEG photographs taken in the Adobe RGB color space are DCF compliant; applications and

printers that support DCF will select the correct color space automatically. If the application

or device does not support DCF, select the appropriate color space manually. For more

information, see the documentation provided with the application or device.

A Nikon Software

ViewNX 2 (supplied) and Capture NX 2 (available separately) automatically select the correct

color space when opening photographs created with this camera.

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G button ➜ C shooting menu

Noise Reduction

Select On to reduce noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, lines,

or fog), particularly in photographs taken at high ISO

sensitivities or shutter speeds slower than 8 s. The time required

for processing is roughly equal to the current shutter speed;

during processing, “l m” will blink in the viewfinder and

photographs can not be taken. Noise reduction will not be

performed if the camera is turned off before processing is

complete.

If Off is selected, noise reduction will only be performed at high ISO sensitivities; the

amount of noise reduction is less than that performed when On is selected.

G button ➜ C shooting menu

AF-Assist

If On is selected and lighting is poor when photographs are

framed in the viewfinder, the built-in AF-assist illuminator

(057) will light to assist the focus operation in single-servo AF

(AF-S selected for focus mode, or single-servo AF selected in AF-A

focus mode) when e Auto-area AF is selected for AF-area

mode > Viewfinder or when c Single-point AF,

AF-assist illuminator

d Dynamic-area AF, or f 3D-tracking (11 points) is

selected and the center focus point is used. If Off is selected, the

AF-assist illuminator will not light to assist the focus operation. The camera may not

be able to focus using autofocus when lighting is poor.

A See Also

See page 171 for restrictions on the lenses that can be used with AF assist. See page 186 for

the shooting modes in which the AF-assist illuminator can be used.

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G button ➜ C shooting menu

Built-in Flash

Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash in P, S, A, and M modes.

Option

Description

1 TTL

Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions.

Choose a flash level between Full and 1/32 (¹/32 of full

power). At full power, the built-in flash has a Guide

Number of 13/43 (m/ft., ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F).

Manual

A Manual

A Y icon blinks in the viewfinder and information display when

Manual is selected and the flash is raised.

A The SB-400

When an optional SB-400 flash unit is attached and turned on, Built-

in flash changes to Optional flash, allowing the flash control mode

for the SB-400 to be selected from TTL and Manual.

A Flash Control

The following types of flash control are supported when a CPU lens is used in combination

with the built-in flash or optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400 flash units (067, 172).

•

i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Information from the 420-pixel RGB sensor is used to

adjust flash output for a natural balance between the main subject and the background.

Standard i-TTL Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output is adjusted for the main subject; the

brightness of the background is not taken into account. Recommended for shots in which

the main subject is emphasized at the expense of background details, or when exposure

compensation is used.

•

Standard i-TTL flash control is used with spot metering or when selected with the optional

flash unit. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used in all other cases.

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B The Setup Menu: Camera Setup

To display the setup menu, press G and select the B (setup menu) tab.

G button

The setup menu contains the following options:

Option

Default

—

Option

Default

—

Normal

10 s

Reset setup options

Format memory card

LCD brightness

136 Auto image rotation

21 Dust Off ref photo

137 Auto off timers

141

143

144

145

Graphic; Background

color: Green

Self-timer delay

Info display format

137

Beep

Auto info display

Clean image sensor

Clean at

Mirror lock-up ¹

Video mode ²

139

Rangefinder

File number sequence

Buttons

Fn button

AE-L/AF-L button

AE lock

Slot empty release lock

Date imprint

Storage folder

GPS

Auto meter-off

Eye-Fi upload ³

Firmware version

Off

Startup & shutdown 180

—

182

139

ISO sensitivity

AE/AF lock

Off

Release locked

Off

146

147

149

HDMI

Output resolution

Device control

Flicker reduction ²

Time zone and date ²

Daylight saving time

Language ²

Auto

—

128

139

—

Off

—

139

140

Enable

—

150

Image comment

1 Not available when battery is low.

2 Default varies with country of purchase.

3 Only available when compatible Eye-Fi memory card is inserted (0150).

G button ➜ B setup menu

Reset Setup Options

Select Yes to reset setup menu all settings except Video mode, Flicker reduction,

Time zone and date, Language, and Storage folder to the defaults listed above.

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G button ➜ B setup menu

LCD Brightness

Press 1or 3to choose monitor brightness. Choose higher

values for increased brightness, lower values for reduced

brightness.

G button ➜ B setup menu

Info Display Format

Choose from the following two formats for the information display (06).

Classic (0138)

Graphic (06)

1 Select a format.

Highlight an option and press 2.

2 Select a background color.

Highlight a background color and press J.

Choose from blue, black, or orange (Classic) or

green, black, or brown (Graphic).

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The “Classic” display is shown below.

16 17

19 20 21

23 24 2526 27 28

1 Shooting mode

12 Metering ..................................79 20 Aperture (f-number) ......76, 77

13 Active D-Lighting ..................85 21 Date imprint indicator .......147

14 Movie frame size....................47 22 Release mode..................... 5, 53

i auto/

j auto (flash off) .............. 23

Scene modes ...................... 28

15 GPS connection

indicator ...............................98

16 Auto ISO sensitivity

23 Auto-area AF indicator ........ 58

3D-tracking indicator........... 58

Focus point ............................. 60

P, S, A, and M modes........... 73

2 Help icon............................... 192

3 Flash mode ............................. 68

4 Flash compensation ............. 83

5 Exposure compensation...... 81

6 Image quality......................... 64

indicator .............................132 24 Eye-Fi connection

indicator.............................150

17 Manual flash indicator........135

Flash compensation indicator 25 Battery indicator.................... 23

for optional flash units....175

26 “Beep” indicator ..................144

27 Number of exposures

7 Image size............................... 66 18 Shutter speed.................. 75, 77

8 White balance........................ 87 19 Exposure indicator ................77

remaining ............................ 24

Exposure compensation

indicator ...............................82

Electronic rangefinder........144

9 ISO sensitivity........................ 71

10 Focus mode......................38, 55

11 AF-area mode ..................38, 58

28 Picture Control ...................... 94

A Rotating the Camera

When the camera is rotated 90 °, shooting information rotates to match

camera orientation.

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G button ➜ B setup menu

Auto Info Display

If On is selected, the information display will appear after the shutter-release button

is pressed halfway; if image review (0130) is off, it will also be displayed immediately

after shooting. Choose On if you find yourself frequently referring to the information

display during shooting. If Off is selected, the information display can be viewed by

pressing the P button.

G button ➜ B setup menu

Video Mode

When connecting the camera to a television or VCR, be sure the camera video mode

matches the device video standard (NTSC or PAL).

G button ➜ B setup menu

Flicker Reduction

Reduce flicker and banding when shooting under fluorescent or mercury-vapor

lighting during live view or movie recording. Choose a frequency which matches

that of the local AC power supply.

A Flicker Reduction

If you are unsure as to the frequency of the local power supply, test both options and choose

the one that produces the best results. Flicker reduction may not produce the desired results

if the subject is very bright, in which case you should select mode A or M and choose a smaller

aperture (larger f-number).

G button ➜ B setup menu

Time Zone and Date

Change time zones, set the camera clock, choose the date

display order, and turn daylight saving time on or off.

Option

Description

Choose a time zone. The camera clock is

automatically set to the time in the new time zone.

Time zone

Date and time Set the camera clock (018).

Choose the order in which the day, month, and year

are displayed.

Date format

Turn daylight saving time on or off. The camera clock

will automatically be advanced or set back one hour.

The default setting is Off.

Daylight

saving time

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G button ➜ B setup menu

Language

Choose a language for camera menus and messages. The following options are

available:

Option

Description

Czech

Danish

Option

Description

Italian

Dutch

Option

Description

Swedish

Turkish

German

English

Spanish

French

Norwegian

Polish

Portuguese

Russian

Finnish

Traditional

Chinese

Simplified

Chinese

Japanese

Indonesian

Korean

G button ➜ B setup menu

Image Comment

Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed as

metadata in ViewNX 2 (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0177). The

comment is also visible on the third shooting data page in the photo information

display (0103).

•

Done: Save changes and return to the setup menu.

Input comment: Input a comment as described on page 149. Comments can be up to

36 characters long.

•

Attach comment: Select this option to attach the comment to all

subsequent photographs. Attach comment can be turned

on and off by highlighting it and pressing 2.

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G button ➜ B setup menu

Auto Image Rotation

Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation,

allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in

ViewNX 2 or Capture NX 2 (available separately; 0177). The following orientations

are recorded:

Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90° clockwise

Camera rotated 90°

counterclockwise

Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected. Choose this option when

panning or taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down.

D Auto Image Rotation

In continuous release mode (05, 53), the orientation recorded for the first shot applies to all

photographs in the same burst, even if camera orientation is changed during shooting.

A Rotate Tall

To automatically rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) photographs for display during playback,

select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (0130).

G button ➜ B setup menu

Dust off Ref Photo

Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available

separately; for more information, see the Capture NX 2 manual).

Dust off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. A

lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm is recommended. When using a zoom lens,

zoom all the way in.

1 Choose a start option.

Highlight one of the following options and press

J. To exit without acquiring image dust off

data, press G.

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•

Start: The message shown at right will be

displayed and “rEF” will appear in the

viewfinder.

Clean sensor, then start: Select this option to clean

the image sensor before starting. The

message shown at right will be displayed and

“rEF” will appear in the viewfinder when

cleaning is complete.

D Image Sensor Cleaning

Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor cleaning is performed can not

be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is performed. Select

Clean sensor, then start only if the dust off reference data will not be used with

existing photographs.

2 Frame a featureless white object in the viewfinder.

With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well-lit, featureless

white object, frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the

shutter-release button halfway.

In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus

mode, set focus to infinity manually.

3 Acquire dust off reference data.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust

Off reference data. The monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is

pressed. Note that noise reduction will be performed if the subject is poorly lit,

increasing recording times.

If the reference object is too bright or too dark,

the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust

Off reference data and the message shown at

right will be displayed. Choose another reference

object and repeat the process from step 1.

D Image Dust Off Reference Data

The same reference data can be used for photographs

taken with different lenses or at different apertures.

Reference images can not be viewed using computer

imaging software. A grid pattern is displayed when

reference images are viewed on the camera.

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G button ➜ B setup menu

Auto off Timers

This option determines how long the monitor remains on if no operations are

performed during menu display and playback (Playback/menus), while

photographs are displayed in the monitor after shooting (Image review), and during

live view (Live view), and how long the exposure meters, viewfinder, and information

display remain on when no operations are performed (Auto meter-off). Choose

shorter auto-off delays to reduce the drain on the battery.

Option

Description (all times are approximate)

Auto-off timers are set to the following values:

Playback/menus

Image review

Live view

30 s

Auto meter-off

C Short

D Normal

E Long

Short

Normal

Long

8 s

12 s

20 s

4 s

20 s

4 s

8 s

1 min.

3 min.

Make separate adjustments to the Playback/menus, Image review, Live view,

F Custom and Auto meter-off timers. When settings are complete, highlight Done and

press J.

A Auto off Timers

The monitor and viewfinder will not turn off automatically when the camera is connected to

a computer or printer via USB.

G button ➜ B setup menu

Self-Timer Delay

Choose the length of the shutter release delay in self-timer

mode (054).

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G button ➜ B setup menu

Beep

If On is selected, a beep will sound when the camera focuses in

single-servo AF (AF-S or when shooting stationary subjects in

AF-A focus mode), when focus locks in live view, and while the

release timer is counting down in self-timer mode (054, 55).

The beep will not sound when Off is selected. In quiet shutter

release mode (mode J; 05, 53), this option is not available and

a beep will not sound when the camera focuses.

The current setting is shown in the information display: 3 is

displayed when the beep is on, 2 when it is off.

G button ➜ B setup menu

Rangefinder

Choose On to use the exposure indicator to determine whether the camera is

correctly focused in manual focus mode (062; note that this function is not available

in shooting mode M, when the exposure indicator instead shows whether the subject

is correctly exposed).

Indicator

Description

Indicator

Description

Focus point is slightly

behind subject.

Camera in focus.

Focus point is slightly in

front of subject.

Focus point is well

behind subject.

Camera can not

determine correct

focus.

Focus point is well in

front of subject.

A Using the Electronic Rangefinder

The electronic rangefinder requires a lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. The

desired results may not be achieved in situations in which the camera would be unable to

focus using autofocus (056). The electronic rangefinder is not available during live view.

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G button ➜ B setup menu

File Number Sequence

When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file

number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last

number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new

memory card is inserted in the camera.

Option

Description

When a new folder is created, the memory card formatted, or a new memory card

inserted in the camera, file numbering continues from the last number used or

from the largest file number in the current folder, whichever is higher. If a

photograph is taken when the current folder contains a photograph numbered

9999, a new folder will be created automatically and file numbering will begin

again from 0001.

File numbering is reset to 0001 when a new folder is created, the memory card is

formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera. Note that a new

folder is created automatically if a photograph is taken when the current folder

contains 999 photographs.

Off

Resets the file numbering for On to 0001 and creates a new folder with the next

photograph taken.

K Reset

D File Number Sequence

If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains either 999 photographs or a photograph

numbered 9999, the shutter-release button will be disabled and no further photographs can

be taken. Choose Reset for File number sequence and then either format the current

memory card or insert a new memory card.

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G button ➜ B setup menu

Buttons

Choose the roles played by the Fn and AE-L/AF-L buttons.

❚❚Fn Button

Choose the role played by the Fn button. The item currently

selected is shown by a white-on-black icon in the information

display.

Option

Description

Image

Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial

quality/size to select image quality and size (064).

ISO Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial

sensitivity to select ISO sensitivity (071).

Fn button

Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial

to select white balance (P, S, A, and M modes only;

087).

Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial

to select an Active D-Lighting option (P, S, A, and M

modes only; 085).

White

balance

Active

D-Lighting

❚❚AE-L/AF-L Button

Choose the role played by the AE-L/AF-L button.

Option

Description

Focus and exposure lock while the AE-L/AF-L

button is pressed.

AE/AF lock

Exposure locks while the AE-L/AF-L button is

pressed.

AF lock only Focus locks while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed.

AE lock only

AE-L/AF-L button

Exposure locks when the AE-L/AF-L button is

AE lock

(hold)

pressed, and remains locked until the button is

pressed a second time or the exposure meters

turn off.

The AE-L/AF-L button initiates autofocus. The

shutter-release button can not be used to focus

except when AF-F is selected in live view or

during movie recording.

A AF-ON

❚❚AE Lock

At the default setting of Off, exposure only locks when the

AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. If On is selected, exposure will also

lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

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G button ➜ B setup menu

Slot Empty Release Lock

If Release locked is selected, the shutter-release button is only enabled when a

memory card is inserted in the camera. Selecting Enable release allows the shutter

to be released when no memory card is inserted, although no pictures will be

recorded (they will however be displayed in the monitor in demo mode).

G button ➜ B setup menu

Date Imprint

Choose the date information imprinted on photographs as they are taken.

Option

Off

Description

The time and date do not appear on photographs.

15.04.2010

a Date

The date or date and time are imprinted on

photographs taken while this option is in effect.

1155..0044..22001100 1100::02

b Date and time

c Date counter

New photos are imprinted with a time stamp showing the number of

days between the date of shooting and a selected date (0148).

At settings other than Off, the selected option is indicated by a

d icon in the information display.

A Date Imprint

The date is recorded in the order selected in the Time zone and date menu (0139). Date

information is not imprinted on photographs taken in NEF (RAW) format and can not be

added to or removed from existing pictures. To print the date of recording on photographs

taken with date imprint off, select Time stamp in the PictBridge menu (0119, 122), or select

Imprint date in the Print set (DPOF) menu to print the date of recording on all pictures in

the current DPOF print order (0125).

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❚❚Date Counter

Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with

the number of days remaining until a future date or the number

of days elapsed since a past date. Use it to track the growth of a

child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding.

02 / 20.04.2010

02 / 24.04.2010

Future date (two days remaining)

Past date (two days elapsed)

Up to three separate dates can be stored in slots 1, 2, and 3. The

first time you use the date counter, you will be prompted to

select a date for slot 1; enter a date using the multi selector and

press J. To change the date or store additional dates, highlight

a slot, press 2, and enter the date. To use the stored date,

highlight the slot and press J.

To choose a date counter format, highlight Display options and

press 2to display the menu shown at right. Highlight an option

and press J. Highlight Done in the date counter menu and

press J when settings are complete.

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G button ➜ B setup menu

Storage Folder

Create, rename, or delete folders, or choose the folder in which subsequent

photographs will be stored.

•

Select folder: Choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored.

Current folder

D3100 (default folder)

Other folders (in alphabetical

order)

•

New: Create a new folder and name it as described below.

Rename: Select a folder from the list and rename it as described below.

Delete: Delete all empty folders on the memory card.

❚❚Naming and Renaming Folders

Folder names can be up to five characters long. To

move the cursor in the name area, rotate the

command dial. To enter a new letter at the current

cursor position, use the multi selector to highlight the

desired character in the keyboard area and press J.

Keyboard

area

Name area

To delete the character at the current cursor position, press the O button. Press the X

button to save changes and return to the setup menu, or press G to exit without

creating a new folder or changing the folder name.

D Folder Names

On the memory card, folder names are preceded by a three-digit folder number assigned

automatically by the camera (e.g., 100D3100). Each folder can contain up to 999

photographs. During shooting, pictures are stored in the highest-numbered folder with the

selected name. If a photograph is taken when the current folder is full or contains a

photograph numbered 9999, the camera will create a new folder by adding one to the

current folder number (e.g., 101D3100). The camera treats folders with the same name but

different folder numbers as the same folder. For example, if the folder NIKON is selected for

Storage folder, photographs in all folders named NIKON (100NIKON, 101NIKON, 102NIKON,

etc.) will be visible when Current is selected for Playback folder (0129). Renaming

changes all folders with the same name but leaves the folder numbers intact. Selecting

Delete deletes empty numbered folders but leaves other folders with the same name intact.

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G button ➜ B setup menu

Eye-Fi Upload

This option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from

third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera. Choose Enable to upload

photographs to a preselected destination. Note that pictures will not be uploaded if

signal strength is insufficient.

Observe all local laws concerning wireless devices and choose Disable where

wireless devices are prohibited.

When an Eye-Fi card is inserted, its status is indicated by an icon

in the information display:

• 6: Eye-Fi upload disabled.

• 7: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no pictures available for upload.

• 8 (static): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload.

• 8 (animated): Eye-Fi upload enabled; uploading data.

• !: Error.

D Eye-Fi Cards

Eye-Fi cards may emit wireless signals when Disable is selected. If a warning is displayed in

the monitor (0192), turn the camera off and remove the card.

See the manual provided with the Eye-Fi card, and direct any inquiries to the manufacturer.

The camera can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support other Eye-Fi

functions.

A Supported Eye-Fi Cards

As of June 2010, the following cards can be used: 2 GB SD Eye-Fi cards in the Share, Home,

and Explore product categories, 4 GB SDHC Eye-Fi cards in the Anniversary, Share Video,

Explore Video, and Connect X2 product categories, and 8 GB SDHC cards in the Pro X2 and

Explore X2 product categories. Eye-Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase. Be

sure the Eye-Fi card firmware has been updated to the latest version.

G button ➜ B setup menu

Firmware Version

View the current camera firmware version.

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N The Retouch Menu:

Creating Retouched Copies

To display the retouch menu, press G and select the N (retouch menu) tab.

G button

The retouch menu is used to create trimmed or retouched copies of the photographs

on the memory card, and is only available when a memory card containing

photographs is inserted in the camera.

Option

D-Lighting

Red-eye correction

Trim

Monochrome

Filter effects

Option

Small picture

Image overlay ¹

NEF (RAW) processing 160

Quick retouch

Straighten

Option

Fisheye

Color outline

Perspective control

Miniature effect

Edit movie

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154

155

156

158

)

162

163

161

n Color balance

(

Distortion control

161 p Before and after ²

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1 Can only be selected by pressing G button and selecting N tab.

2 Available only if J button is pressed in full-frame playback when a retouched image or

original is displayed.

A Retouching Copies

With the exceptions of Image overlay and Edit movie > Choose start point/Choose end

point, each effect can be applied once (note that multiple edits may result in loss of detail).

Options that can not be applied to the current image are grayed out and unavailable.

A Image Quality

Except in the case of copies created with Trim, Small picture, Image overlay, and NEF

(RAW) processing, copies created from JPEG images are the same size and quality as the

original, while copies created from NEF (RAW) photos are saved as large fine-quality JPEG

images. Time stamps added with Date Imprint (0147) may however be cropped out or

illegible depending on the retouch options used.

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Creating Retouched Copies

To create a retouched copy:

1 Display retouch options.

Highlight the desired item in the retouch menu

and press 2.

2 Select a picture.

Highlight a picture and press J.

A Retouch

The camera may not be able to display or retouch

images created with other devices.

3 Select retouch options.

For more information, see the section for the

selected item. To exit without creating a

retouched copy, press G.

A Monitor off Delay

The monitor will turn off and the menu will close without a retouched copy being

created if no operations are performed for about 12 s; if desired, the delay can be

extended by choosing Long for Auto off timers in the setup menu.

4 Create a retouched copy.

Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched

copies are indicated by a N icon.

A Creating Retouched Copies During Playback

Retouched copies can also be created during playback.

Display picture full frame and

Highlight an option and

Create retouched copy.

press J.

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G button ➜ N retouch menu

D-Lighting

D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs.

Before

After

Press 1or 3to choose the amount of correction performed.

The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy

the photograph.

G button ➜ N retouch menu

Red-Eye Correction

This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and

is available only with photographs taken using the flash. The

photograph selected for red-eye correction is previewed as

shown at right. Confirm the effects of red-eye correction and

create a copy as described in the following table. Note that

red-eye correction may not always produce the expected results

and may in very rare circumstances be applied to portions of the image that are not

affected by red-eye; check the preview thoroughly before proceeding.

Use

Description

Zoom in

Press X button to zoom in, W button to zoom

out. While photo is zoomed in, use multi

selector to view areas of image not visible in

monitor. Keep multi selector pressed to scroll

rapidly to other areas of frame. Navigation

window is displayed when zoom buttons or

multi selector is pressed; area currently visible

in monitor is indicated by yellow border. Press J to cancel zoom.

Zoom out

View other

areas of image

Cancel zoom

Create copy

If the camera detects red-eye in the selected photograph, a copy will

be created that has been processed to reduce its effects. No copy will

be created if the camera is unable to detect red-eye.

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G button ➜ N retouch menu

Trim

Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The

selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown

in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following

table.

Use

Description

Increase size of crop

Reduce size of crop

Press the X button to increase the size of the crop.

Press the W button to reduce the size of the crop.

Change crop aspect

ratio

Rotate the command dial to switch between aspect ratios of

3 : 2, 4 : 3, 5 : 4, 1 : 1, and 16 : 9.

Use multi selector to move the crop to another area of the

image.

Move crop

Create copy

Save the current crop as a separate file.

D Trim: Image Quality and Size

Copies created from NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine photos have an image quality of

JPEG fine (064); copies created from JPEG photos have the same image quality as the

original. The size of the copy varies with crop size and aspect ratio.

Aspect ratio

3 : 2

4 : 3

5 : 4

1 : 1

Possible sizes

3,840 × 2,560, 3,200 × 2,128, 2,560 × 1,704, 1,920 × 1,280, 1,280 × 856, 960 × 640, 640 × 424

3,840 × 2,880, 3,200 × 2,400, 2,560 × 1,920, 1,920 × 1,440, 1,280 × 960, 960 × 720, 640 × 480

3,600 × 2,880, 2,992 × 2,400, 2,400 × 1,920, 1,808 × 1,440, 1,200 × 960, 896 × 720, 608 × 480

2,880 × 2,880, 2,400 × 2,400, 1,920 × 1,920, 1,440 × 1,440, 960 × 960, 720 × 720, 480 × 480

3,840 × 2,160, 3,200 × 1,800, 2,560 × 1,440, 1,920 × 1,080, 1,280 × 720, 960 × 536, 640 × 360

16 : 9

G button ➜ N retouch menu

Monochrome

Copy photographs in Black-and-white, Sepia, or

Cyanotype (blue and white monochrome).

Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview

of the selected image; press 1to increase color

saturation, 3to decrease. Press J to create a

monochrome copy.

Increase

saturation

Decrease

saturation

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G button ➜ N retouch menu

Filter Effects

Choose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described

below, press J to copy the photograph.

Option

Description

Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the

picture less blue. The effect can be previewed in

the monitor as shown at right.

Skylight

Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects, giving

the copy a “warm” red cast. The effect can be

previewed in the monitor.

Warm filter

Red intensifier

Intensify reds (Red intensifier), greens (Green

Green intensifier intensifier), or blues (Blue intensifier). Press 1to

increase the effect, 3to decrease.

Blue intensifier

Add starburst effects to light sources.

•

Number of points: Choose from four, six, or eight.

Filter amount: Choose the brightness of the light

sources affected.

Cross screen

•

Filter angle: Choose the angle of the points.

Length of points: Choose the length of points.

Confirm: Preview the effects of the filter as shown

at right. Press X to preview the copy full frame.

Save: Create a retouched copy.

•

Add a soft filter effect. Press 1or 3to choose the

filter strength.

Soft

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G button ➜ N retouch menu

Color Balance

Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color

balance as shown below. The effect is displayed in the monitor

together with red, green, and blue histograms (0101) giving

the distribution of tones in the copy.

Increase amount of green

Create retouched copy

Increase amount of

blue

amber

Increase amount of magenta

A Zoom

To zoom in on the image displayed in the monitor, press the X

button. The histogram will be updated to show data only for the

portion of the image displayed in the monitor. While the image is

zoomed in, press the L (A) button to toggle back and forth

between color balance and zoom. When zoom is selected, you can

zoom in and out with the X and W buttons and scroll the image with

the multi selector.

G button ➜ N retouch menu

Small Picture

Create small copies of pictures. The following sizes are available:

Option

Description

0 640×480

1 320×240

2 160×120

Suited to television playback.

Suited to display on Web pages.

Suitable for e-mail.

To create small copies of multiple selected pictures, press G, select Small picture

in the retouch menu tab, and then follow the steps below.

1 Select Choose size.

Highlight Choose size and press 2.

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2 Choose the desired size.

Highlight desired size and press J to select

and return to the previous menu.

3 Choose Select image.

Highlight Select image and press 2.

4 Select pictures.

Highlight pictures using the multi selector

and press the W button to select or

deselect. Selected pictures are marked by an

icon. To view the highlighted photograph

full frame, press and hold the X button.

W button

5 Press J to complete the operation.

Press J. A confirmation dialog will be

displayed; highlight Yes and press J to copy

pictures at the selected size and return to

playback. To exit without creating copies,

highlight No and press J, or press G to

exit to the retouch menu.

A Viewing Small Pictures

Small pictures are indicated by a gray border. Playback zoom is not available when small

pictures are displayed. Note that because small copies do not have the same aspect ratio as

the original, the edges of the copy will be cropped out on its longest dimension.

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G button ➜ N retouch menu

Image Overlay

Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single

picture that is saved separately from the originals; the results, which make use of RAW

data from the camera image sensor, are noticeably better than overlays created in an

imaging application. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size

settings; before creating an overlay, set image quality and size (064, 66; all options

are available). To create an NEF (RAW) copy, choose an image quality of NEF (RAW).

1 Select Image overlay.

Highlight Image overlay in the retouch menu

and press 2. The dialog shown at right will be

displayed, with Image 1 highlighted.

2 Display NEF (RAW) images.

Press J to display a picture selection dialog

listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this

camera.

3 Highlight a photograph.

Use the multi selector to highlight the first

photograph in the overlay. To view the

highlighted photograph full frame, press and

hold the X button.

4 Select the highlighted photograph.

Press J to select the highlighted photograph

and return to the preview display. The selected

image will appear as Image 1.

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5 Select the second photograph.

Press 2to highlight Image 2. Repeat Steps 2–4

to select the second photo.

6 Set gain.

Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize

exposure for the overlay by pressing 1or 3to

set gain for the selected image to values

between 0.1 and 2.0. Repeat for the second

image. The default value is 1.0; selecting 0.5 cuts

gain in half, while selecting 2.0 doubles gain. The

effects of gain are visible in the Preview column.

7 Highlight the Preview column.

Press 4or 2to highlight the Preview column.

8 Preview the overlay.

Press 1or 3to highlight Overlay and press J

(to save the overlay without displaying a

preview, highlight Save and press J). To return

to Step 6 and select new photos or adjust gain,

press W.

9 Save the overlay.

Press J while the preview is displayed to save

the overlay. After an overlay is created, the

resulting image will be displayed full-frame in

the monitor.

D Image Overlay

The overlay has the same photo info (including date of recording, metering, shutter speed,

aperture, shooting mode, exposure compensation, focal length, and image orientation) and

values for white balance and Picture Control as the photograph selected for Image 1.

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G button ➜ N retouch menu

NEF (RAW) Processing

Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs.

1 Select NEF (RAW) processing.

Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch

menu and press 2to display a picture selection

dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created

with this camera.

2 Select a photograph.

Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph

(to view the highlighted photograph full frame,

press and hold the X button). Press J to select

the highlighted photograph and proceed to the

next step.

3 Adjust NEF (RAW) processing settings.

Choose image quality (064), image size (066), white balance (087),

exposure compensation (081), and a Picture Control (094) for the JPEG copy.

Color space (0133) and noise reduction (0134) are set to the values currently

selected in shooting mode. Note that white balance is not available with

pictures created with image overlay, and that exposure compensation can only

be set to values between –2 and +2 EV.

Image quality

Image size

White balance

Exposure compensation

Picture Control

4 Copy the photograph.

Highlight EXE and press J to create a JPEG copy

of the selected photograph. The resulting image

will be displayed full-frame in the monitor. To

exit without copying the photograph, press the

G button.

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G button ➜ N retouch menu

Quick Retouch

Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast.

D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit

subjects.

Press 1or 3to choose the amount of enhancement. The effect

can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the

photograph.

G button ➜ N retouch menu

Straighten

Create a straightened copy of the selected image. Press 2to

rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments

of approximately 0.25 degrees, 4to rotate it counterclockwise

(note that edges of the image will be trimmed to create a square

copy). Press J to copy the photograph, or press K to exit to

playback without creating a copy.

G button ➜ N retouch menu

Distortion Control

Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion. Select Auto

to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then

make fine adjustments using the multi selector, or select

Manual to reduce distortion manually (note that Auto is not

available with photos taken using auto distortion control; see

page 133). Press 2to reduce barrel distortion, 4to reduce pin-

cushion distortion (note that greater amounts of distortion

control result in more of the edges being cropped out). Press J to copy the

photograph, or press K to exit to playback without creating a copy.

D Auto

Auto is for use only with pictures taken with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain

other lenses excluded). Results are not guaranteed with other lenses.

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Fisheye

Create copies that appear to have been taken with a fisheye

lens. Press 2to increase the effect (this also increases the

amount that will be cropped out at the edges of the image), 4

to reduce it. Press J to copy the photograph, or press K to exit

to playback without creating a copy.

G button ➜ N retouch menu

Color Outline

Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for

painting. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press

J to copy the photograph.

Before

After

G button ➜ N retouch menu

Perspective Control

Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from

the base of a tall object. Use the multi selector to adjust

perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control

result in more of the edges being cropped out). Press J to copy

the photograph, or press K to exit to playback without creating

a copy.

Before

After

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G button ➜ N retouch menu

Miniature Effect

Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama. Works best with photos taken

from a high vantage point.

Press

Description

If photo is displayed in wide orientation, press

1or 3 to position frame showing area of copy

that will be in focus.

Choose area

in focus

Area in focus

If photo is displayed in tall orientation (0141),

press 4or 2 to position frame showing area of

copy that will be in focus.

Preview copy

Cancel

Create copy

Preview copy.

Exit to full-frame playback without creating copy.

Create copy.

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Before and After

Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. This option is only available

if the J button is pressed to display the retouch menu when a copy or original is

played back full frame.

1 Select a picture.

Select a retouched copy (shown by a N icon) or a

photograph that has been retouched in full-

frame playback and press J.

2 Select Before and after.

Highlight Before and after in the retouch menu

and press J.

Options used to create

3 Compare the copy with the original.

copy

The source image is displayed on the left, the

retouched copy on the right, with the options

used to create the copy listed at the top of the

display. Press 4or 2to switch between the

source image and the retouched copy. To view

the highlighted picture full frame, press and hold

the X button. If the copy was created from two

images using Image overlay, press 1or 3to

view the other source image. If multiple copies

Source Retouched

image copy

exist for the current source image, press 1or 3to view the other copies. To

exit to playback mode, press the K button, or press J to return to playback

with the highlighted image displayed.

D Before-and-After Comparisons

The source image will not be displayed if the copy was created from a photograph that has

since been deleted or that was protected when the copy was made (0108).

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m Recent Settings

To display the recent settings menu, press G and select the m (recent settings) tab.

G button

The recent settings menu lists the twenty most recently used

settings. Press 1or 3to highlight an option and press 2to

select.

A Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu

To remove an item from the recent settings menu, highlight it and press the O button. A

confirmation dialog will be displayed; press O again to delete the selected item.

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Technical Notes

Compatible Lenses

Compatible CPU Lenses

This camera supports autofocus with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only. AF-S lenses have

names beginning with AF-S, AF-I lenses names beginning with AF-I. Autofocus is not

supported with other autofocus (AF) lenses. The features available with compatible

CPU lenses are listed below:

Camera setting

Focus

Mode

Metering

MF (with electronic

rangefinder)

Auto and scene

modes; P, S, A

Lens/accessory

✔

3D Color

AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR¹

✔

—

✔

Other type G or D AF NIKKOR¹

PC-E NIKKOR series

PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D⁴

AF-S/AF-I teleconverter⁵

—

2, 3

✔

—

✔

—

✔

Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for F3AF)

AI-P NIKKOR

—

✔

1 Use AF-S or AF-I lenses to get the most from your camera. Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR

lenses.

2 Spot metering meters selected focus point (079).

3 Can not be used with shifting or tilting.

4 The camera’s exposure metering and flash control systems may not function as expected when the

lens is shifted and/or tilted or an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used.

5 AF-S or AF-I lens required.

6 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

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 zoomed all the way in at the minimum focus distance, the in-focus indicator may be

displayed when the image on the matte screen in the viewfinder is not in focus. Focus manually until

image in viewfinder is in focus.

8 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

D IX NIKKOR Lenses

IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used.

A Lens f-number

The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens.

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A Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses

CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter

on the lens barrel. Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring.

CPU contacts

Aperture ring

CPU lens

Type G lens

Type D lens

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Compatible Non-CPU Lenses

Non-CPU lenses may only be used when the camera is in mode M. Selecting another

mode disables the shutter release. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens

aperture ring and the camera metering system, i-TTL flash control, and other features

requiring a CPU lens can not be used. Some non-CPU lenses can not be used; see

“Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses,” below.

Camera setting

Focus

Mode

Auto and scene

MF modes; P, S, A

Metering

MF (with electronic

rangefinder)

Lens/accessory

✔

L, M, N

—

AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses

Medical NIKKOR 120mm f/4

Reflex NIKKOR

—

✔

—

2, 3

✔

—

✔

PC NIKKOR

AI-type Teleconverter

✔

—

PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment ⁶

Auto extension rings (PK-series 11A, 12, or 13;

PN-11)

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

1 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

2 Exposure indicator can not be used.

3 Can be used at shutter speeds slower than flash sync speed by one step or more.

4 Can not be used with shifting or tilting.

5 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

6 Attach in vertical orientation (can be used in horizontal orientation once attached).

D Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses

The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D3100:

• TC-16AS AF teleconverter

• Non-AI lenses

• Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8,

1200mm f/11)

• Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8, OP 10mm f/5.6)

• 2.1cm f/4

• Extension Ring K2

• 180–600mm f/8 ED (serial numbers 174041–174180)

• 360–1200mm f/11 ED (serial numbers 174031–174127)

• 200–600mm f/9.5 (serial numbers 280001–300490)

• AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED, AF Teleconverter TC-16)

• PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or earlier)

• PC 35mm f/2.8 (serial numbers 851001–906200)

• PC 35mm f/3.5 (old type)

• Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 (old type)

• Reflex 1000mm f/11 (serial numbers 142361–143000)

• Reflex 2000mm f/11 (serial numbers 200111–200310)

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D The Built-in Flash

The built-in flash can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 18–300 mm, although in

some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or focal

lengths due to shadows cast by the lens, while lenses that block the subject’s view of the red-

eye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction. Remove lens hoods to prevent

shadows. The flash has a minimum range of 0.6 m and can not be used in the macro range

of macro zoom lenses. The flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following

lenses at ranges less than those given below:

Lens

Zoom position Minimum distance without vignetting

AF-S DX NIKKOR 10–24mm f/3.5–4.5G ED

24 mm

20 mm

24 mm

28 mm

35 mm

24–85 mm

24 mm

28 mm

35 mm

28 mm

35 mm

45–55 mm

24 mm

28–35 mm

18 mm

24–70 mm

18 mm

24 mm

18 mm

24–135 mm

24 mm

35–200 mm

24 mm

2.5 m/8 ft. 2in.

3.0 m/9 ft. 10 in.

1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in.

1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in.

1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in.

No vignetting

2.0 m/6 ft. 7 in.

1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in.

No vignetting

1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in.

1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in.

No vignetting

1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in.

No vignetting

1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in.

No vignetting

2.5 m/8 ft. 2in.

1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in.

No vignetting

1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in.

No vignetting

2.5 m/8 ft. 2in.

1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in.

No vignetting

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12–24mm f/4G IF-ED

AF-S 16–35mm f/4G VR

AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–85mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR

AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

AF Zoom-Nikkor 18–35mm f/3.5–4.5D IF-ED

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18–70mm f/3.5–4.5G IF-ED

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED

AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED,

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II

AF Zoom-Nikkor 20–35mm f/2.8D IF

AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED

28 mm

35 mm

24 mm

35 mm

50 mm

70 mm

1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in.

1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in.

1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in.

No vignetting

AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8G ED

24 mm

28–120 mm

24 mm

28 mm

35 mm

1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in.

No vignetting

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED

AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR

2.5 m/8 ft. 2in.

1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in.

1.0 m/3 ft. 3 in.

1.5 m/4 ft. 11 in.

No vignetting

AF-S NIKKOR 28–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR

35 mm

50–70 mm

AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28–70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

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Lens

Zoom position Minimum distance without vignetting

250 mm

350 mm

200 mm

250 mm

300 mm

350–400 mm

24 mm

2.5 m/8 ft. 2in.

2.0 m/6 ft. 7 in.

5.0 m/16 ft. 5 in.

3.0 m/9 ft. 10 in.

2.5 m/8 ft. 2 in.

No vignetting

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200–400mm f/4G IF-ED

AF-S NIKKOR 200–400mm f/4G ED VR II

PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5 ED ^*

* When not shifted or tilted.

3.0 m/9 ft. 10 in.

When used with the AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED, the flash will be unable to light the

entire subject at all ranges.

D AF-Assist Illumination

AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses:

•

AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED

•

AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 80–200mm f/2.8D IF-ED

AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200–400mm f/4G IF-ED

AF-S NIKKOR 200–400mm f/4G ED VR II

AF-S NIKKOR 28–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR

AF-S DX NIKKOR 55–300mm f/4.5–5.6G ED VR

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70–200mm f/2.8G IF-ED

AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

At ranges under 1 m (3 ft. 3 in.), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and

interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor:

•

AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR

AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II

AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8G ED

•

AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G

IF-ED

•

AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR

AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28–70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G

AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

A Calculating Angle of View

The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed by

the D3100, in contrast, is 23.1 × 15.4 mm, meaning that the angle of view of a 35mm camera is

approximately 1.5 times that of the D3100. The approximate focal length of lenses for the D3100

in 35mm format can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens by about 1.5.

Picture size (35mm format)

(36 × 24 mm)

Picture diagonal

Lens

Picture size (D3100)

(23.1 × 15.4 mm)

Angle of view (35mm format)

Angle of view (D3100)

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Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)

The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with

CLS-compatible flash units. Optional flash units can be attached directly to the

camera accessory shoe as described below. The accessory shoe is equipped with a

safety lock for flash units with a locking pin, such as the SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and

SB-400.

1 Remove the accessory shoe cover.

2 Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe.

See the manual provided with the flash unit for details.

The built-in flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is

attached.

A The AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter

When the AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately) is mounted on the camera

accessory shoe, flash accessories can be connected via a sync cable.

D Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories

Use only Nikon flash units. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory

shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera

or flash. Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section, contact a Nikon-authorized

service representative for more information.

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The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication

between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography.

❚❚CLS-Compatible Flash Units

The camera can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash units:

•

The SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, and SB-R200:

Flash unit

Feature

Guide

No. ³

SB-900 ¹

34/111

48/157

SB-800

38/125

53/174

SB-600

30/98

42/138

SB-400

21/69

30/98

SB-R200 ²

10/33

14/46

ISO 100

ISO 200

1 If a color filter is attached to the SB-900 when AUTO or N (flash) is selected for white balance, the

camera will automatically detect the filter and adjust white balance appropriately.

2 Controlled remotely using optional SB-900 or SB-800 flash unit or SU-800 wireless Speedlight

commander.

3 m/ft., 20 °C (68 °F), SB-900, SB-800 and SB-600 at 35 mm zoom head position; SB-900 with standard

illumination.

•

The SU-800 wireless speedlight commander: When mounted on a CLS-compatible

camera, the SU-800 can be used as a commander for remote SB-900, SB-800,

SB-600, or SB-R200 flash units in up to three groups. The SU-800 itself is not

equipped with a flash.

A Guide Number

To calculate the range of the flash at full power, divide the Guide Number by the aperture.

For example, at ISO 100 the SB-800 has a Guide Number of 38 m or 125 ft. (35 mm zoom head

position); its range at an aperture of f/5.6 is 38÷5.6 or about 6.8 meters (or in feet,

125÷5.6=approximately 23 ft. 7 in.). For each twofold increase in ISO sensitivity, multiply

the Guide Number by the square root of two (approximately 1.4).

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The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units:

Flash unit

Advanced Wireless Lighting

Commander Remote

SB-900

SB-800 SB-600 SB-400 SB-800 SU-800 ¹SB-800 SB-600 SB-R200

SB-900

Flash mode/feature

i-TTL i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR ²

AA Auto aperture ²

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

Non-TTL auto

GN Distance-priority manual

Manual

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

RPT Repeating flash

✔

—

✔

AF-assist for multi-area AF ²

Flash Color Information Communication

REAR Rear-curtain sync

—

✔

—

✔

Red-eye reduction

—

Power zoom

Auto ISO sensitivity control (0132)

1 Only available when SU-800 is used to control other flash units.

2 CPU lens required.

3 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is used with spot metering or when selected with flash unit.

4 Standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR is used with spot metering.

5 Selected with flash unit.

6 Auto aperture (AA) is used regardless of mode selected with flash unit.

7 Can be selected with camera.

❚❚Other Flash Units

The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes.

SB-30, SB-27 ², SB-22S,

SB-23, SB-29 ³,

Flash unit

SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28,

SB-26, SB-25, SB-24

Flash mode

SB-50DX ¹

SB-22, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15 SB-21B ³, SB-29S ³

Non-TTL auto

Manual

Repeating flash

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

REAR Rear-curtain sync ⁴

1 Select mode P, S, A, or M, lower built-in flash, and use optional flash unit only.

2 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled. Set flash unit to A (non-TTL auto

flash).

3 Autofocus is available with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm

f/2.8G ED lenses only.

4 Available when camera is used to select flash mode.

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D Notes on Optional Flash Units

Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the flash unit supports CLS, refer

to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The D3100 is not included in the

“digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX manuals.

If an optional flash unit is attached in shooting modes other than j, the flash will fire with

every shot, even in modes in which the built-in flash can not be used (l and m).

i-TTL flash control can be used at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 3200. At values over

3200, the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings. If the

flash-ready indicator blinks for about three seconds after a photograph is taken, the flash has

fired at full power and the photograph may be underexposed.

When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync cable is used for off-camera flash photography, correct

exposure may not be achieved in i-TTL mode. We recommend that you choose spot

metering to select standard i-TTL flash control. Take a test shot and view the results in the

monitor.

In i-TTL, use the flash panel or bounce adapter provided with the flash unit. Do not use other

panels such as diffusion panels, as this may produce incorrect exposure.

If the controls on the optional SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, or SU-800 flash unit are used to set

flash compensation, Y will appear in the information display.

The SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while the SB-900, SB-800,

SB-600, and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions:

•

SB-900: AF-assist illumination is available for all focus

points; with 17–135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus

is available only with the focus points shown at right.

17–105 mm

24–34 mm

106–135 mm

35–105 mm

•

SB-800, SB-600 and SU-800: With 24–105 mm AF lenses, AF-

assist illumination is available only with the focus points

shown at right.

With other flash units, the camera AF-assist illuminator is

used for AF-assist illumination and red-eye reduction.

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Other Accessories

At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D3100.

•

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (014–15): Additional EN-EL14 batteries are

available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives.

Battery Charger MH-24 (014): Recharge EN-EL14 batteries.

Power Connector EP-5A, AC Adapter EH-5a: These accessories can be used to power the

camera for extended periods (EH-5 AC adapters can also be used). A power

connector EP-5A is required to connect the camera to the EH-5a or EH-5; see

page 178 for details.

•

Power

sources

USB cable USB Cable UC-E4: Connect the camera to a computer or printer.

A/V cable Audio Video Cable EG-D2: Connect the camera to a TV.

• Use Nikon filters; filters manufactured by other makers may interfere with

autofocus or the electronic rangefinder.

• The D3100 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use the C-PL circular

polarizing filter instead.

• NC filters are recommended for protecting the lens.

• To prevent ghosting, use of a filter is not recommended when the subject is

Filters

framed against a bright light, or when a bright light source is in the frame.

• Center-weighted metering is recommended with filters with exposure factors

(filter factors) over 1 × (Y44, Y48, Y52, O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND2S, ND4, ND4S,

ND8, ND8S, ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). See the filter manual for details.

•

DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses: Lenses are available with diopters of –5, –4, –3, –2,

0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m^–1when the camera diopter adjustment control is in the

neutral position (–1 m^–1). Use eyepiece correction lenses only if the desired

focus can not be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control (–1.7 to

+0.5 m^–1). Test eyepiece correction lenses before purchase to ensure that the

desired focus can be achieved. The rubber eyecup can not be used with

eyepiece correction lenses.

Viewfinder

eyepiece

accessories

•

Magnifier DG-2: The DG-2 magnifies the scene displayed in the center of the

viewfinder for greater precision during focusing. Eyepiece adapter required

(available separately).

•

Eyepiece Adapter DK-22: The DK-22 is used when attaching the DG-2 magnifier.

Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-6: The DR-6 attaches at a right angle to the

viewfinder eyepiece, allowing the image in the viewfinder to be viewed at right

angles to the lens (for example, from directly above when the camera is

horizontal).

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Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package offering such features as white

balance adjustment and color control points.

Software

Body cap

Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software. Most Nikon software offers an auto

update feature when the computer is connected to the Internet. See the websites

listed on page xiv for the latest information on supported operating systems.

BF-1B and BF-1A Body Caps: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-

pass filter free of dust when a lens is not in place.

The D3100 is equipped with an accessory terminal for

MC-DC2 remote cords (078) and GP-1 GPS units (098), which

connect with the 4mark on the connector aligned with

the 2next to the accessory terminal (close the

connector cover when the terminal is not in use).

Accessory

terminal

accessories

Approved Memory Cards

The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D3100.

Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie recording.

Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds are used.

SD memory cards

SDHC memory cards ²

4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB

4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

SDXC memory cards ³

SanDisk

Toshiba

64 GB

Panasonic

Lexar Media

Platinum II

Professional

4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 48 GB, 64 GB

512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB ¹

4 GB, 8 GB

—

4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

1 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used support 2 GB cards.

2 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDHC-

compliant.

3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDXC-

compliant.

Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above cards, please

contact the manufacturer.

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Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter

Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter.

1 Ready the camera.

Open the battery-chamber (q) and power connector (w)

covers.

2 Insert the EP-5A power connector.

Be sure to insert the connector in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber cover.

Position the power connector cable so that it passes

through the power connector slot and close the battery-

chamber cover.

4 Connect the AC adapter.

Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and

the EP-5A power cable to the DC socket (r). A P icon is displayed in the

monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.

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Caring for the Camera

Storage

When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and

store it in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or

mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. Do not store your camera

with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that:

• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%

• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as

televisions or radios

• are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below –10 °C (14 °F)

Cleaning

Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After

Camera

body

using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly

dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly. Important: Dust or other foreign

matter inside the camera may cause damage not covered under warranty.

These glass elements are easily damaged. Remove dust and lint with a blower. If

using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid. To

remove fingerprints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft

cloth and clean with care.

Lens,

mirror, and

viewfinder

Remove dust and lint with a blower. When removing fingerprints and other stains,

wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Do not apply pressure,

as this could result in damage or malfunction.

Monitor

Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.

D Servicing the Camera and Accessories

The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the

camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative once

every one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees

apply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if

the camera is used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as

lenses or optional flash units, should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced.

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The Low-Pass Filter

The image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass

filter to prevent moiré. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in

photographs, you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the

setup menu. The filter can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option, or

cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.

❚❚“Clean Now”

1 Place the camera base down.

Image sensor cleaning is most effective when

the camera is placed base down as shown at

right.

2 Display the Clean image sensor menu.

Press the G button to display the menus.

Highlight Clean image sensor in the setup

menu (0136) and press 2.

G button

3 Select Clean now.

Highlight Clean now and press J.

The message shown at right will be displayed

while cleaning is in progress.

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❚❚“Clean At”

Choose from the following options:

Option

Description

The image sensor is automatically cleaned each time the camera is

turned on.

5 Startup

The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each

time the camera is turned off.

6 Shutdown

Startup &

The image sensor is cleaned automatically at startup and at

shutdown.

shutdown

Cleaning off

Automatic image sensor cleaning off.

1 Select Clean at.

Display the Clean image sensor menu as

described in Step 2 on the previous page.

Highlight Clean at and press 2.

2 Select an option.

Highlight an option and press J.

D Image Sensor Cleaning

Using camera controls interrupts image sensor cleaning. Image sensor cleaning may not be

performed at startup if the flash is charging.

Cleaning is performed by vibrating the low-pass filter. If dust can not be fully removed using

the options in the Clean image sensor menu, clean the image sensor manually (0182) or

consult a Nikon-authorized service representative.

If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, image sensor cleaning

may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s internal circuitry. Cleaning can be

performed again after a short wait.

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❚❚Manual Cleaning

If foreign matter can not be removed from the low-pass filter using the Clean image

sensor option in the setup menu (0180), the filter can be cleaned manually as

described below. Note, however, that the filter is extremely delicate and easily

damaged. Nikon recommends that the filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized

service personnel.

1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter.

A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the low-pass

filter. Turn the camera off and insert a fully-charged EN-EL14 battery or connect

an optional EP-5A power connector and EH-5a AC adapter.

2 Remove the lens.

Turn the camera off and remove the lens.

3 Select Mirror lock-up.

Turn the camera on and press the G

button to display the menus. Highlight

Mirror lock-up in the setup menu and press

2(note that this option is not available at

battery levels of H or below).

G button

4 Press J.

The message shown at right will be displayed in the

monitor. To restore normal operation without inspecting

the low-pass filter, turn the camera off.

5 Raise the mirror.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down. The

mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open,

revealing the low-pass filter.

6 Examine the low-pass filter.

Holding the camera so that light falls on the low-pass filter,

examine the filter for dust or lint. If no foreign objects are

present, proceed to Step 8.

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7 Clean the filter.

Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blower. Do

not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the

filter. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only

be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel.

Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the

filter.

8 Turn the camera off.

The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close.

Replace the lens or body cap.

A Use a Reliable Power Source

The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged. If the camera powers off while the mirror

is raised, the curtain will close automatically. To prevent damage to the curtain, observe the

following precautions:

• Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is

raised.

• If the battery runs low while the mirror is raised, a beep will sound and the self-timer lamp

will blink to warn that the shutter curtain will close and the mirror will be lowered after

about two minutes. End cleaning or inspection immediately.

D Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter

Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact

with the low-pass filter during production and shipping. The D3100, 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

low-pass filter, where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions. 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. Avoid exchanging lenses in dusty environments.

Should foreign matter find its way onto the low-pass filter, clean the filter as described

above, or have the filter cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel. Photographs

affected by the presence of foreign matter on the filter can be retouched using Capture NX 2

(available separately; 0177) or the clean image options available in some third-party

imaging applications.

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Caring for the Camera and Battery:

Cautions

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 exposed

to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes in temperature, such as those that occur

when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the

device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or 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 vicinity of equipment

that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or

the magnetic 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 internal circuitry.

Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light

source for an extended period. Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or

produce a white blur effect in photographs.

Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source: Do not unplug the product or

remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted.

Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to

product memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid

carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected.

Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove dust and lint, then

wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any

sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly.

The lens and mirror are easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower.

When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid. To remove

fingerprints and other stains from the lens, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth

and wipe the lens carefully.

See “The Low-Pass Filter” (0180, 182) for information on cleaning the low-pass filter.

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.

Storage: To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you are

using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to prevent fire. If the product will not be used for an

extended period, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag

containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may

cause the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb

moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals.

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To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the

camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away.

Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery

away.

Notes on the monitor: The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light.

This is common to all TFT LCD monitors and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded

with the product are unaffected.

Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.

Do not apply pressure to the monitor, as this could cause damage or malfunction. Dust or lint

on the monitor can be removed with a blower. Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a

soft cloth or chamois leather. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury

from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering

the eyes and mouth.

Moiré: Moiré is an interference pattern created by the interaction of an image containing a

regular, repeating grid, such as the pattern of weave in cloth or windows in a building, with the

camera image sensor grid. If you notice moiré in your photographs, try changing the distance

to the subject, zooming in and out, or changing the angle between the subject and the

camera.

Batteries: Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following

precautions when handling batteries:

• Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.

• Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat.

• Keep the battery terminals clean.

• Turn the product off before replacing the battery.

• Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and replace the terminal

cover. These devices draw minute amounts of charge even when off and could draw the

battery down to the point that it will no longer function. If the battery will not be used for

some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it and storing it in a location

with an ambient temperature of 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F; avoid hot or extremely cold

locations). Repeat this process at least once every six months.

• The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in use. Attempting to

charge the battery while the internal temperature is elevated will impair battery

performance, and the battery may not charge or charge only partially. Wait for the battery

to cool before charging.

• Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance.

• A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge when used at room

temperature indicates that it requires replacement. Purchase a new EN-EL14 battery.

• Charge the battery before use. When taking photographs on important occasions, ready a

spare EN-EL14 battery and keep it fully charged. Depending on your location, it may be

difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. Note that on cold days, the

capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking

photographs outside in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange

the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.

• Used batteries are a valuable resource; recycle in accord with local regulations.

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Available Settings

The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. Defaults can

be restored with Reset shooting options (0131).

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

Set Picture Control

Image quality

Image size

✔

—

✔

—

✔

White balance

ISO sensitivity settings

Active D-Lighting

Auto distortion control

Color space

Noise reduction

Viewfinder

Live view/movie

✔

AF-area mode

—

✔

— ✔ ¹

✔

—

✔

AF-assist

Metering

Movie settings

Built-in flash/Optional flash

AE-L/AF-L button hold

Focus mode

Flexible program

Exposure compensation

Flash mode

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

— ✔ ¹— ✔ ¹— ✔ ¹

✔

Flash compensation

—

1 Reset when mode dial is rotated to new setting.

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Memory Card Capacity

The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on

a 4 GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC card at different image quality and size settings.

Image quality

NEF (RAW)+

JPEG fine ³

NEF (RAW)

Image size

File size ¹

No. of images ¹

Buffer capacity ²

19.8 MB

151

—

12.9 MB

6.8 MB

3.9 MB

1.8 MB

3.4 MB

2.0 MB

0.9 MB

1.7 MB

1.0 MB

0.5 MB

226

460

815

1700

914

1500

3300

1700

3000

6000

100

JPEG fine

JPEG normal

JPEG basic

1 All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded.

2 Maximum number of exposures that can be stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. Drops when noise

reduction (0134) is on.

3 Image size applies to JPEG images only. Size of NEF (RAW) images can not be changed. File size is the

total for NEF (RAW) and JPEG images.

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Troubleshooting

If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below

before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative.

Display

Viewfinder is out of focus: Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional eyepiece correction lenses

(022, 176).

Displays turn off without warning: Choose longer delays for Auto off timers (0143).

Information display does not appear in monitor: Shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If

information display does not appear when you remove your finger from shutter-release

button, confirm that On is selected for Auto info display (0139) and that battery is charged.

Camera does not respond to controls: See “A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras,” below.

Viewfinder display is unresponsive and dim: The response times and brightness of this display vary

with temperature.

A A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras

In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera

may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static

charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, taking care to avoid burns, and

turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter (available separately), disconnect

and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again. If the problem persists after

removing the battery from the camera, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service

representative.

Shooting (All Modes)

Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders.

Shutter-release disabled:

• Memory card is locked, full, or not inserted (020, 24).

• Built-in flash is charging (027).

• Camera is not in focus (026).

• CPU lens with aperture ring attached but aperture not locked at highest f-number (0168).

• Non-CPU lens is attached but camera is not in mode M (0169).

Final photo is larger than area shown in viewfinder: Viewfinder horizontal and vertical frame coverage

is approximately 95%.

Photos are out of focus:

• AF-S or AF-I lens is not attached: use AF-S or AF-I lens or focus manually.

• Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus lock (060, 62).

• Camera is in manual focus mode: focus manually (062).

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Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is pressed halfway: Use AE-L/AF-L button to lock focus

when live view is off and AF-C is selected for focus mode or when photographing moving

subjects in AF-A mode (060).

Can not select focus point:

• e Auto-area AF selected for AF-area mode > Viewfinder (058), or Face-priority AF

selected for AF-area mode > Live view/movie (038): choose another mode.

• Press shutter-release button halfway to turn monitor off or activate exposure meters (027).

Subject-tracking AF not available: Select a non-monochrome Picture Control (094).

Can not select AF-area mode: Manual focus selected (038, 55).

Image size can not be changed: Image quality set to NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine (065).

Camera is slow to record photos: Turn noise reduction off (0134).

Noise (randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appear in photos:

• Choose lower ISO sensitivity or turn noise reduction on (0134).

• Shutter speed is slower than 8 s: use noise reduction (0134).

Smudges appear in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements. If problem persists, perform

image sensor cleaning (0180).

Date is not imprinted on photos: Image quality set to NEF (RAW) or NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine (065,

147).

Sound is not recorded with movies: Off is selected for Movie settings > Sound (047).

Flicker or banding appears during live view or movie recording: Choose an option for Flicker reduction

that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply (0139).

Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available in all modes.

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Shooting (P, S, A, M)

Shutter-release disabled:

• Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to M (0169).

• Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of “bulb” selected in mode M: choose new shutter

speed (075).

Full range of shutter speeds not available: Flash in use (070).

Colors are unnatural:

• Adjust white balance to match light source (087).

• Adjust Set Picture Control settings (094).

Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (091).

Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance: Image was not created with D3100 (093).

Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image: A (auto) is selected for sharpening, contrast, or

saturation. For consistent results over a series of photos, choose another setting (096).

Can not adjust contrast and brightness for selected Picture Control: Active D-Lighting is on. Turn Active

D-Lighting off before adjusting contrast or brightness (085, 96).

Metering can not be changed: Autoexposure lock is in effect (080).

Exposure compensation can not be used: Choose mode P, S, or A (073, 81).

Only one shot taken each time shutter-release button is pressed in continuous shooting mode: Lower built-in

flash (053, 67).

Noise (reddish areas or other artifacts) appears in long time-exposures: Turn noise reduction on (0134).

Playback

Flashing areas, shooting data, or graphs appear on images: Press 1or 3to choose photo information

displayed, or change settings for Display mode (0100, 130).

NEF (RAW) image is not played back: Photo was taken at image quality of NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine

(065).

Some pictures are not displayed during playback: Select All for Playback folder. Note that Current is

automatically selected after photograph is taken (0129).

“Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation:

• Select On for Rotate tall (0130).

• Photo was taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation (0141).

• Camera orientation was changed while shutter-release button was pressed in continuous

release mode or camera was pointed up or down when photo was taken (053).

• Photo is displayed in image review (0130).

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Can not delete picture:

• Picture is protected: remove protection (0108).

• Memory card is locked (020).

Can not retouch picture: Photo can not be further edited with this camera (0151).

Can not change print order:

• Memory card is full: delete pictures (024, 109).

• Memory card is locked (020).

Can not select photo for printing: Photo is in NEF (RAW) format. Create JPEG copy using NEF (RAW)

processing or transfer to computer and print using supplied software or Capture NX 2 (0115,

160).

Picture is not displayed on TV:

• Choose correct video mode (0139) or output resolution (0128).

• A/V (0126) or HDMI (0127) cable is not correctly connected.

Can not transfer photos to computer: OS not compatible with camera or transfer software. Use card

reader to copy photos to computer (0115).

NEF (RAW) photos not displayed in Capture NX 2: Update to latest version (0177).

Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 does not have desired effect: Image sensor cleaning changes the

position of dust on the low-pass filter. Dust off reference data recorded before image sensor

cleaning is performed can not be used with photographs taken after image sensor cleaning is

performed. Dust off reference data recorded after image sensor cleaning is performed can not

be used with photographs taken before image sensor cleaning is performed (0142).

Miscellaneous

Date of recording is not correct: Set camera clock (018, 139).

Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available at certain combinations of settings

or when no memory card is inserted (020, 151, 186).

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Error Messages

This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and

monitor.

A Warning Icons

A flashing d in the monitor or s in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message

can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the Q (W) button.

Indicator

Monitor

Viewfinder

Solution

Lock lens aperture ring

at minimum aperture

(largest f/-number).

Set lens aperture ring to minimum aperture

17,

168

(blinks) (largest f-number).

• Attach non-IX NIKKOR lens.

• If non-CPU lens is attached, select mode M.

F/s

(blinks)

167

Lens not attached.

Shutter release disabled.

Recharge battery.

Turn camera off and recharge or replace battery. 14, 15

This battery cannot be used.

Choose battery designated

for use in this camera.

Initialization error. Turn

camera off and then on

again.

Battery level is low.

Complete operation and turn

camera off immediately.

(blinks)

Use Nikon-approved battery.

176

3, 15

183

Turn camera off, remove and replace battery, and

then turn camera on again.

End cleaning and turn camera off and recharge or

replace battery.

—

18,

139

Clock not set.

Set camera clock.

S/s Turn camera off and confirm that card is correctly

(blinks) inserted.

No SD card inserted.

Memory card is locked.

Slide lock to “write” position.

Memory card is locked (write protected). Slide

card write-protect switch to “write” position.

• Use approved card.

(

(blinks)

177

• Format card. If problem persists, card may be

damaged. Contact Nikon-authorized service

representative.

This memory card cannot be

used. Card may be damaged.

Insert another card.

• Error creating new folder. Delete files or insert

new memory card.

• Insert new memory card.

31,

109

(/k

(blinks)

• Eye-Fi card is still emitting wireless signal after 150

Disable has been selected for Eye-Fi upload.

To terminate wireless transmission, turn the

camera off and remove the card.

Not available if Eye-Fi card is

locked.

Eye-Fi card is locked (write protected). Slide card

write-protect switch to “write” position.

(/k

(blinks)

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Indicator

Monitor

This card is not formatted.

Format the card.

Viewfinder

Solution

Format card or turn camera off and insert new

(blinks) memory card.

• Reduce quality or size.

j/A/s • Delete photographs.

(blinks)

31,

109

Card is full

• Insert new memory card.

●

Camera can not focus using autofocus. Change

26,

56, 62

—

(blinks) composition or focus manually.

• Use a lower ISO sensitivity.

• Use commercial ND filter.

Subject is too bright.

Subject is too dark.

• In mode:

S Increase shutter speed

A Choose a smaller aperture (larger f-number)

• Use a higher ISO sensitivity.

• Use flash.

• In mode:

S Lower shutter speed

A Choose a larger aperture (smaller f-number)

Change shutter speed or select manual exposure

No Bulb in S mode.

75, 77

(blinks) mode.

Flash has fired at full power. Check photo in

—

monitor; if underexposed, adjust settings and try

again.

—

(blinks)

Flash is in TTL mode. Choose

another setting or use a CPU

lens.

Change flash mode setting on optional flash unit

or use CPU lens.

167

• Use the flash.

• Change distance to subject, aperture, flash

range, or ISO sensitivity.

• Lens focal length is less than 18 mm: use a

longer focal length.

70,

71, 76

—

N/s

—

(blinks) • Optional SB-400 flash unit attached: flash is in

bounce position or focus distance is very short.

Continue shooting; if necessary, increase focus

distance to prevent shadows from appearing in

photograph.

—

Error occurred updating firmware for optional

flash unit. Contact Nikon-authorized service

representative.

Flash error

—

(blinks)

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Indicator

Monitor

Viewfinder

Solution

Release shutter. If error persists or appears

frequently, consult Nikon-authorized service

representative.

Error. Press shutter release

button again.

—

(blinks)

Start-up error. Contact a

Nikon-authorized service

representative.

Consult Nikon-authorized service representative.

—

Autoexposure error

Unable to start live view.

Please wait.

Wait for the internal circuits to cool before

resuming live view or movie recording.

Folder selected for playback contains no images.

Insert another memory card or select a different

folder.

—

42, 48

20,

129

Folder contains no images.

Cannot display this file.

Cannot select this file.

File has been created or modified using a

computer or different make of camera, or file is

corrupt.

Memory card does not contain NEF (RAW) images

for use with NEF (RAW) processing.

Check printer. To resume, select Continue (if

available).

Paper is not selected size. Insert paper of correct

size and select Continue.

Clear jam and select Continue.

—

152

160

No image for retouching.

Check printer.

—

Check paper.

—

Paper jam.

—

Out of paper.

Check ink supply.

Out of ink.

Insert paper of selected size and select Continue.

Check ink. To resume, select Continue.

Replace ink and select Continue.

* See printer manual for more information.

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Specifications

❚❚Nikon D3100 Digital Camera

Type

Lens mount

Single-lens reflex digital camera

Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)

Effective angle of view Approx. 1.5 × lens focal length (Nikon DX format)

Effective pixels

14.2 million

Image sensor

Total pixels

23.1 × 15.4 mm CMOS sensor

14.8 million

Dust-reduction System Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional

Capture NX 2 software required)

Storage

Image size (pixels)

• 4,608 × 3,072 (L)

• 3,456 × 2,304 (M)

• 2,304 × 1,536 (S)

File format

•

NEF (RAW)

JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx.

1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression

•

NEF (RAW)+JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and

JPEG formats

Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected

Picture Control can be modified

Media

File system

SD (Secure Digital), SDHC, and SDXC memory cards

DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order

Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still

Cameras), PictBridge

Viewfinder

Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder

Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical

Frame coverage

Magnification

Eyepoint

Diopter adjustment

Focusing screen

Reflex mirror

Lens aperture

Approx. 0.8 × (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m^–1

)

18 mm (–1.0 m^–1

–1.7–+0.5 m^–1

)

Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen

Quick return

Instant return, electronically controlled

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Lens

Compatible lenses

•

AF-S or AF-I: All functions supported.

Type G or D AF NIKKOR without built-in autofocus motor: All functions except

autofocus supported. IX NIKKOR lenses not supported.

Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color

matrix metering II. Lenses for F3AF not supported.

Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and some

shooting modes.

AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color

matrix metering II.

Non-CPU: Autofocus not supported. Can be used in mode M, but

exposure meter does not function.

•

Electronic rangefinder can be used if lens has a maximum aperture of

f/5.6 or faster.

Shutter

Type

Speed

Flash sync speed

Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter

¹/4000 – 30 s in steps of ¹/3 EV, bulb

X=¹/200 s; synchronizes with shutter at ¹/200 s or slower

Release

Release mode

8 (single frame), I (continuous), E (self-timer), J (quiet shutter

release)

Frame advance rate

Self-timer

Up to 3 fps (manual focus, mode M or S, shutter speed ¹/250 s or faster, and

other settings at default values)

2 s, 10 s

Exposure

Metering

TTL exposure metering using 420-pixel RGB sensor

Metering method

•

Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix

metering II (other CPU lenses)

•

Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame

Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected

focus point

Range (ISO 100, f/1.4

lens, 20 °C/68 °F)

Exposure meter

coupling

•

Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0–20 EV

Spot metering: 2–20 EV

CPU

Mode

Auto modes (i auto; j auto (flash off)); scene modes (k portrait;

l landscape; p child; m sports; n close up; o night portrait);

programmed auto with flexible program (P); shutter-priority auto (S);

aperture-priority auto (A); manual (M)

Exposure compensation –5 – +5 EV in increments of ¹/3 EV

Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

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Exposure

ISO sensitivity

(Recommended

Exposure Index)

Active D-Lighting

ISO 100 – 3200 in steps of 1 EV; can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO

3200 (ISO 6400 equivalent) or to approx. 2 EV above ISO 3200 (ISO 12800

equivalent); auto ISO sensitivity control available

On, off

Focus

Autofocus

Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase

detection, 11 focus points (including one cross-type sensor), and AF-

assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5–3 m/1 ft. 8 in.–9 ft. 10 in.)

–1 – +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)

Detection range

Lens servo

•

Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto

AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated

automatically according to subject status

•

Manual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used

Focus point

AF-area mode

Focus lock

Can be selected from 11 focus points

Single-point AF, dynamic-area AF, auto-area AF, 3D-tracking (11 points)

Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-

servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button

Flash

Built-in flash

i, k, p, n, o: Auto flash with auto pop-up

P, S, A, M: Manual pop-up with button release

Guide Number

Flash control

Approx. 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)

•

TTL: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR

using 420-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-900,

SB-800, SB-600, or SB-400 (i-TTL balanced fill-flash is available when

matrix or center-weighted metering is selected)

•

Auto aperture: Available with SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens

Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX,

SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S

•

Distance-priority manual: Available with SB-900 and SB-800

Flash mode

• i, k, p, n: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, off; fill-flash and red-

eye reduction available with optional flash units

• o: Auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, off; slow

sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional

flash units

• l, m: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional flash

units

•

P, A: Fill-flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with

red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction

•

S, M: Fill-flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction

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Flash

Flash compensation

–3 – +1 EV in increments of ¹/3 EV

Flash-ready indicator Lights when built-in flash or optional flash unit such as SB-900, SB-800,

SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks for

3 s after flash 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 SB-900, SB-800, or SU-800 as

System (CLS)

Sync terminal

commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with

built-in flash and all CLS-compatible flash units

AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately)

White balance

Auto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy,

shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning.

Live view

Lens servo

•

Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time servo AF (AF-F)

Manual focus (MF)

AF-area mode

Autofocus

Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF

Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point

automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)

Available in i and j modes

Automatic scene

selection

Movie

Metering

Metering method

TTL exposure metering using main image sensor

Matrix

Frame size (pixels) and • 1,920 × 1,080 (24p); 24 fps

• 1,280 × 720 (30p); 30 fps

(29.97 fps)

frame rate

(23.976 fps)

• 1,280 × 720 (25p); 25 fps

• 640 × 424 (24p); 24 fps

(23.976 fps)

• 1,280 × 720 (24p); 24 fps

(23.976 fps)

File format

MOV

Video compression

H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding

Audio recording format Linear PCM

Audio recording device Built-in monaural microphone

Monitor

7.5-cm/3-in., approx. 230k-dot TFT LCD with brightness adjustment

Playback

Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with

playback zoom, movie playback, slide show, histogram display,

highlights, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36

characters)

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Interface

USB

Hi-Speed USB

Video output

HDMI output

Accessory terminal

NTSC, PAL

Type C mini-pin HDMI connector

Remote cord: MC-DC2 (available separately)

GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately)

Supported languages

Supported languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English,

Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean,

Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

Power source

Battery

One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL14 battery

AC adapter

EH-5a AC adapter; requires EP-5A power connector (available separately)

Tripod socket

¹/4 in. (ISO 1222)

Dimensions/weight

Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx.124 × 96 × 74.5 mm (4.9 × 3.8 × 2.9 in.)

Weight

Approx. 450 g/15.9 oz. (camera body only); approx. 500 g (1 lb. 1.6 oz.)

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 a camera 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 this

manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result

from any mistakes that this manual may contain.

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MH-24 battery charger

Rated input

Rated output

AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A maximum

DC 8.4 V/0.9 A

Supported batteries

Charging time

Nikon rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL14

Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes when no charge remains

Operating temperature 0–40 °C (+32–104 °F)

Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 70 × 26 × 97 mm (2.8 × 1.0 × 3.8 in.), excluding plug adapter

Weight

Approx. 89 g (3.1 oz.), excluding plug adapter

EN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery

Type

Rated capacity

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

7.4 V/1030 mAh

Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 38 × 53 × 14 mm (1.5 × 2.1 × 0.6 in.)

Weight Approx. 48 g (1.7 oz.), excluding terminal cover

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lens

Type

Type G AF-S DX NIKKOR zoom lens with built-in CPU and F mount for use

exclusively with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras

Focal length

18–55 mm

Maximum aperture

Lens construction

Angle of view

f/3.5–5.6

11 elements in 8 groups (including 1 aspherical element)

76 °–28 ° 50 ´

Graduated in millimeters (18, 24, 35, 45, 55)

Focal length scale

Distance information Output to camera

Zoom

Manual zoom using independent zoom ring

Focusing

Autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor; manual focus

Vibration reduction

Lens-shift method using voice coil motors (VCMs)

Minimum focus distance 0.28 m (0.9 ft) from focal plane mark (063) at all zoom positions

Diaphragm blades

7 (rounded diaphragm opening)

Diaphragm

Fully automatic

Aperture range

Metering

•

18 mm focal length: f/3.5–22

•

55 mm focal length: f/5.6–36

Full aperture

Filter-attachment size 52 mm (P=0.75 mm)

Dimensions

Approx. 73 mm diameter × 79.5 mm/2.9 × 3.1 in. (distance from camera lens-

mount flange)

Weight

Approx. 265 g (9.3 oz.)

Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this

manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from

any mistakes that this manual may contain.

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❚❚The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR is for use exclusively with Nikon DX

format digital cameras. If the camera is equipped with an AF-ON button, vibration

reduction will not be activated when the AF-ON button is pressed.

A Using the Built-in Flash

When using the built-in flash, be sure the subject is at a range of at least 0.6 m (2 ft.) and

remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens

obscures the built-in flash).

Camera

Minimum distance without vignetting

D5000, D3000, D300 series, D200, D100, D90,

D80, D70 series, D60, D50, D40 series

No vignetting at any focus distance

Because the built-in flash units for the D100 and D70 can only cover the angle of view of a

lens with a focal of 20 mm or more; vignetting will occur at a focal length of 18 mm.

D Lens Care

• Keep the CPU contacts clean.

• Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces. To remove smudges and

fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth

or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking

care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers.

• Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.

• The lens hood or NC filters can be used to protect the front lens element.

• Attach the front and rear caps before placing the lens in its flexible pouch.

• When a lens hood is attached, do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the

hood.

• If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location to prevent

mold and rust. Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.

• Keep the lens dry. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.

• Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from

reinforced plastic.

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A Supplied Accessories

• 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 as shown at right)

A A Note on Wide-Angle Lenses

Autofocus may not provide the desired results with wide– and super-wide–angle lenses in

the following situations:

1 The subject does not fill the focus point.

If the subject does not fill the focus point, the camera may

focus on the background and the subject may be out of focus.

Example: A far-off portrait

subject at some distance

from the background

2 The subject contains many fine details.

The camera may have difficulty focusing on subjects that

contain many fine details or that are lacking in contrast.

Example: A field of flowers

In these cases, use manual focus, or use focus lock to focus on another subject at

the same distance and then recompose the photograph. For more information, see

“Getting Good Results with Autofocus” (056).

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❚❚Supported Standards

•

DCF Version 2.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) is a standard widely

used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes

of camera.

•

DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows

pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.

Exif version 2.21: The D3100 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for

Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard in which information stored with

photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output

on Exif-compliant printers.

•

PictBridge: A standard developed through cooperation with the digital camera and

printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without

first transferring them to a computer.

HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for multimedia interfaces

used in consumer electronics and AV devices capable of transmitting audiovisual

data and control signals to HDMI-compliant devices via a single cable connection.

Trademark Information

Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States

and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered

trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries. PictBridge logo is a trademark. The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of the

SD-3C, LLC. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trade names mentioned in this manual

or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective holders.

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Battery Life

The number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batteries varies with the

condition of the battery, temperature, and how the camera is used. Sample figures

for EN-EL14 (1030 mAh) batteries are given below.

•

Single-frame release mode (CIPA standard ¹): Approximately 550 shots

Continuous release mode (Nikon standard ²): Approximately 2000 shots

1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F ( 2 °C/3.6 °F) with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm

f/3.5–5.6G VR lens under the following test conditions: lens cycled from infinity

to minimum range and one photograph taken at default settings once every

30 s; after photograph is taken, monitor is turned on for 4 s; tester waits for

exposure meters to turn off after monitor is turned off; flash fired at full power

once every other shot. Live view not used.

2 Measured at 20 °C/68 °F with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lens

under the following test conditions: vibration reduction off, continuous release

mode, focus mode set to AF-C, image quality set to JPEG basic, image size set to

M (medium), white balance set to v, ISO sensitivity set to ISO 100, shutter

speed ¹/250 s, focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times after

shutter-release button has been pressed halfway for 3 s; six shots are then taken

in succession and monitor turned on for 4 s and then turned off; cycle repeated

once exposure meters have turned off.

The following can reduce battery life:

• Using the monitor

• Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway

• Repeated autofocus operations

• Taking NEF (RAW) photographs

• Slow shutter speeds

• Using a GP-1 GPS unit

• Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses

To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL14 batteries:

• Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.

• Use batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose their charge if left

unused.

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Index

AF-area mode............................38, 58

AF-assist...........................57, 134, 171

A-M switch..................................16, 62

Amber .......................................89, 156

Angle of view.................................171

Aperture......................................73, 76

Aperture-priority auto ................. 76

Attaching the lens ......................... 16

Auto (White balance).................... 87

Auto distortion control ..............133

Auto flash.......................................... 69

Auto image rotation....................141

Auto info display ..........................139

Auto ISO sensitivity .....................132

Auto meter-off .......................27, 143

Auto off timers..............................143

Auto-area AF (AF-area mode).... 58

Autofocus................................... 55–61

Auto-servo AF ................................. 55

Available settings.........................186

Continuous-servo AF.................... 55

CPU contacts .................................168

CPU lens ...................................17, 167

Creative Lighting System ..........173

Cross screen (Filter effects).......155

Cyanotype ......................................154

Symbols

i (Auto mode) ................................23

j (Auto (flash off) mode) ............23

k (Portrait) ........................................28

l (Landscape)..................................28

p (Child).............................................29

m (Sports) ..........................................29

n (Close up)......................................29

o (Night portrait)............................29

P (Programmed auto) ....................74

S (Shutter-priority auto)................75

A (Aperture-priority auto).............76

M (Manual) .........................................77

g (Guide).....................................33

U (flexible program).......................74

m (White balance) .........................87

L (Preset manual) .......................90

8 (Single frame)........................5, 53

I (Continuous)..........................5, 53

E (Self-timer)...............5, 53, 54, 143

J (Quiet shutter release)........5, 53

c (Single-point AF) ......................58

d (Dynamic-area AF)...................58

e (Auto-area AF)...........................58

f (3D-tracking (11 points) ) ......58

L (Matrix) ..........................................79

M (Center-weighted).....................79

N (Spot)..............................................79

Y (Flash compensation).............83

E (Exposure compensation).......81

d (Help)..............................................11

I (focus indicator) ...........26, 60, 63

N (flash-ready indicator)...............27

3 (“Beep” indicator).....................144

Date and time.........................18, 139

Date counter.........................147, 148

Date format.............................18, 139

Date imprint...................................147

Daylight saving time............18, 139

DCF version 2.0....................133, 203

Delete........................................31, 109

Delete all images..........................110

Delete current image...........31, 109

Delete selected images .............110

Device control (HDMI)................128

Digital Print Order Format .......117,

120, 124, 203

Diopter adjustment control ...... 22,

176

Battery...................................14, 15, 23

Beep..................................................144

Before and after............................164

Black-and-white............................154

Blue ............................................89, 156

Blue intensifier (Filter effects)..155

Body cap...............................2, 16, 177

Border (PictBridge) .............119, 122

Built-in flash ...................................135

Burst.................................................... 53

Buttons ............................................146

Direct sunlight (White balance) 87

Display mode.................................130

Distortion control ........................161

D-Lighting ......................................153

DPOF.....................117, 120, 124, 203

Dust Off ref photo........................141

Dynamic-area AF............................ 58

Edit movie.................................. 50, 52

Exif version 2.21...................133, 203

Exposure...............................73, 80, 81

Exposure compensation.............. 81

Exposure indicator......................... 77

Exposure lock .................................. 80

Exposure meters....................27, 143

Exposure mode............................... 73

Eye-Fi upload.................................150

Calendar ..........................................106

Calendar playback .......................106

CEC ....................................................128

Center-weighted ............................ 79

Charging a battery......................... 14

Clean image sensor.....................180

Clock..........................................18, 139

Clock battery ................................... 19

Cloudy (White balance) ............... 87

CLS.....................................................173

Color balance.................................156

Color outline..................................162

Color space.....................................133

Color temperature......................... 88

Compatible lens ...........................167

Computer........................................115

Connecting a GPS to the camera...

98, 177

Numerics

3D color matrix metering II .........79

3D-tracking .......................................58

3D-tracking (11 points) (AF-area

mode)................................................58

420-pixel RGB sensor.....................79

Face-priority AF .............................. 38

File information ............................100

File number sequence................145

Filter effects.............................96, 155

Fine-tuning white balance ......... 89

Firmware version..........................150

Fisheye.............................................162

Flash.............................27, 67, 68, 172

Flash (White balance)................... 87

Flash compensation...................... 83

Flash control ..................................135

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.................................................. 55–61

Continuous (Release mode)...5, 53

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Flash mode....................................... 68

Flash range ....................................... 70

Flash ready indicator............27, 175

Flash sync speed...........................196

Flexible program ............................ 74

Flicker reduction.............42, 48, 139

Fluorescent (White balance)87, 88

Fn button .................................... 9, 146

f-number ..................................76, 167

Focal length ...................................171

Focal length scale .......................... 16

Focal plane mark ............................ 63

Focus............................................55–63

Focus indicator.................. 26, 60, 63

Focus lock ......................................... 60

Focus mode............................... 38, 55

Focus point........... 25, 38, 58, 60, 63

Focusing screen............................195

Focusing the viewfinder.............. 22

Focus-mode switch ................ 16, 62

Format................................................ 21

Format memory card.................... 21

Frame interval (Slide show)......112

Front-curtain sync.......................... 69

Full-frame playback....................... 99

Full-time servo AF.......................... 38

Information ......................6, 100, 137

ISO sensitivity .........................71, 132

i-TTL...................................................135

i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital

SLR ...................................................135

NEF (RAW)................................64, 160

NEF (RAW) processing................160

Neutral (Set Picture Control)...... 94

Nikon Transfer 2.................. 115, 116

Noise reduction ............................134

Non-CPU lens.................................169

Normal-area AF............................... 38

Number of shots...........................204

JPEG .................................................... 64

JPEG basic......................................... 64

JPEG fine............................................ 64

JPEG normal..................................... 64

Optional flash ...................... 135, 172

Output resolution (HDMI).........128

Overview data...............................104

Landscape (Set Picture Control) 94

Language .................................18, 140

Large (Image size).......................... 66

LCD....................................................137

LCD brightness..............................137

Lens.....................................16, 17, 167

Lens cap............................................. 16

Lens focus ring ................................ 16

Lens mount ...........................2, 16, 63

Lens VR switch.......................... 16, 17

Live view..................................... 37, 45

Live view switch....................... 37, 45

Live view/movie ............................. 38

Page size (PictBridge) ....... 119, 122

Perspective control......................162

Photo info ............................. 100, 130

PictBridge.............................. 117, 203

Picture Controls ....................... 94, 95

Playback ..................................... 30, 99

Playback folder..............................129

Playback information........ 100, 130

Playback menu..............................129

Playback zoom..............................107

Portrait (Set Picture Control)...... 94

Preset manual (White balance) 87,

GP-1............................................98, 177

GPS .............................................98, 104

GPS data ..........................................104

Green.........................................89, 156

Green intensifier (Filter effects)......

155

Press the shutter-release button

all the way down ................... 26, 27

Press the shutter-release button

halfway...................................... 26, 27

Print (DPOF)....................................120

Print select......................................120

Print set (DPOF).............................124

Printing ............................................117

Programmed auto.......................... 74

Protecting photographs............108

Magenta ...................................89, 156

Manual ........................................ 62, 77

Manual focus ............................ 43, 62

Matrix ................................................. 79

Max. sensitivity..............................132

Maximum aperture ....................... 63

Medium (Image size) .................... 66

Memory buffer......................... 26, 53

Memory card ................ 20, 177, 187

Memory card capacity................187

Metering............................................ 79

Min. shutter spd............................132

Miniature effect ............................163

Minimum aperture ................. 17, 73

Mirror........................................... 2, 182

Mirror lock-up................................182

Monitor....................................... 37, 99

Monochrome.................................154

Monochrome (Set Picture Control)

Guide mode ..................................... 33

H.264.................................................198

HDMI....................................... 127, 203

HDMI-CEC .......................................128

Help..................................................... 11

Hi (Sensitivity) .......................... 71, 72

High definition.................... 127, 203

Highlights ............................. 102, 130

Histogram ............................. 101, 130

Quality (Movie settings)............... 47

Quick retouch................................161

Rangefinder....................................144

Rear lens cap.................................... 16

Rear-curtain sync ........................... 69

Recent settings .............................165

Red intensifier (Filter effects) ...155

Red-eye correction ......................153

Red-eye reduction ......................... 69

Release mode ..............................5, 53

Release-mode selector.............5, 53

Remote cord ...........................78, 177

Removing the lens from the

Image comment...........................140

Image overlay................................158

Image quality................................... 64

Image review .................................130

Image size......................................... 66

Incandescent (White balance)... 87

Index print ......................................123

Info display format.......................137

In-focus indicator ............. 26, 60, 63

Mounting index.............................. 16

MOV .................................................... 65

Movie settings................................. 47

Movie-record button .................... 46

Movies................................................ 45

NEF ...................................................... 64

camera.............................................. 17

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Reset setup options ....................136

Reset shooting options..............131

Retouch menu ..............................151

RGB...........................................101, 133

RGB Histogram..............................101

Rotate tall........................................130

Trim ...................................................154

Type D lens.....................................168

Type G lens.....................................168

USB...........................................116, 117

USB cable ..................... 116, 117, 176

UTC......................................18, 98, 104

Scene auto selector........................41

Scene mode ......................................28

Self-timer ......................5, 53, 54, 143

Self-timer delay.............................143

Sensitivity ................................71, 132

Sepia.................................................154

Set Picture Control..........................95

Setup menu ...................................136

Shade (White balance)..................87

Shooting data.......................102, 103

Shooting menu.............................131

Shutter-priority auto......................75

Shutter-release button...26, 27, 60,

Vibration Reduction...................... 17

Video mode....................................139

Viewfinder ........................10, 22, 195

Viewfinder eyepiece ..................... 54

Viewfinder eyepiece cap ............. 54

ViewNX 2.........................................115

Vivid (Set Picture Control)........... 94

Warm filter (Filter effects)..........155

WB ....................................................... 87

White balance ................................. 87

Wide-area AF ................................... 38

Single frame (Release mode).5, 53

Single-point AF (AF-area mode)58

Single-servo AF.........................38, 55

Size................................................47, 66

Skylight (Filter effects)................155

Slide show ......................................112

Slot empty release lock..............147

Slow sync ...........................................69

Small (Image size)...........................66

Small picture..................................156

Soft (Filter effects)........................155

Sound (Movie settings).................47

Speedlight ......................................172

Spot......................................................79

sRGB..................................................133

Standard (Set Picture Control)....94

Standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital

SLR...................................................135

Start printing (PictBridge)120, 122

Storage folder................................149

Straighten.......................................161

Subject-tracking AF........................38

Television ........................................126

Thumbnail playback ...................105

Time stamp (PictBridge)...119, 122

Time zone ................................18, 139

Time zone and date..............18, 139

Timer....................................................54

Toning ..........................................96, 97

Transition effects (Display mode)..

130

Transition effects (Slide show).112

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