Table of Contents
For Your Safety ii
Caring for the Camera and Battery iv
Notices vi
Introduction: Getting Started 1
Overview: About This Manual 2
Getting to Know the Camera: Camera Controls and Displays 4
First Steps: Getting the Camera Ready for Use 14
Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap 15
Step 2—Insert the Battery 16
Step 3—Choose a Language 18
Step 4—Set the Time and Date 19
Step 5—Attach a Lens 20
Step 6—Insert a Memory Card 22
Tutorial: Basic Photography and Playback 25
Basic Photography: Taking Your First Photographs 26
Step 1—Ready the Camera 27
Step 2—Adjust Camera Settings 28
Step 3—Frame a Photograph 30
Step 4—Focus 31
Step 5—Check Exposure 32
Step 6—Take the Photograph 34
Basic Playback: Viewing Photographs 35
Taking Photographs: The Details 37
The Shooting Menu 39
Choosing a Shooting Mode: Single Frame, Continuous, or Self-Timer 41
Image Quality and Size: Making Effective Use of Memory 43
Image Quality 44
Image Size 46
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency): Reacting Faster to Light 48
White Balance: Keeping Colors True 50
Fine-Tuning White Balance 53
Preset White Balance 55
Image Adjustment: Shooting Menu Settings 58
Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening 58
Adjusting Contrast: Tone Compensation 59
Suiting Colors to Your Workflow: Color Mode 60
Controlling Color: Hue Adjustment 62
Focus: Controlling How the Camera Focuses 63
Focus Mode 63
Focus Area Selection 64
Autofocus 65
Manual Focus 74
Exposure; Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure 75
Metering 75
Exposure Mode 76
Autoexposure Lock 84
Exposure Compensation 86
Bracketing 87
Flash Photography: Using Built-in and Optional Speedlights 94
Flash Sync Modes 96
Using the Built-in Speedlight 98
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Flash Exposure Compensation 102
Using an Optional Speedlight 103
Self-Timer Mode: Delaying Shutter Release 108
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default Settings 110
More About Playback: Playback Options 111
Single-Image Playback 112
Photo Information 114
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback 116
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 118
Protecting Photographs from Deletion 119
Deleting Individual Photographs 120
Menu Guide: Index to Menu Options 121
Using Camera Menus: Basic Menu Operations 122
The Playback Menu: Managing Images 124
Deleting Photographs: Delete 124
Folder Options: Folder Designate 126
Automated Playback: Slide Show 128
Hiding Images During Playback: Hide Image 130
Ordering Prints: Print Set 131
Controlling Photo Info: Display Mode 134
The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options 135
Choosing a Settings Bank: Bank Select 135
File Type and Compression: Image Quality 136
Choosing an Image Size: Resolution 137
Keeping Colors True: White Balance 138
Setting Sensitivity: ISO 139
Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening 140
Adjusting Contrast: Tone Compensation 141
Setting Colors Based on Workflow: Color Mode 142
Controlling Color: Hue Adjustment 143
Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 144
The Setup Menu: Camera Setup 161
Formatting Memory Cards: Format 162
Adjusting Monitor Brightness: LCD Brightness 163
Readying the CCD for Inspection: Mirror Lock-up 163
Choosing a Video Standard: Video Mode 164
Adding Comments to Photographs: Image Comment 164
Connections: Connecting to External Devices 167
Television Playback: Connecting Your Camera to a Video Device 168
Connecting to a Computer: Data Transfer and Camera Control 169
Software for the D100 169
Direct USB Connection 172
Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options, and Resources 175
Optional Accessories: Lenses and Other Accessories 176
Lenses for the D100 176
Other Accessories 180
Approved Memory Cards 183
Caring for Your Camera: Storage and Maintenance 184
Storage 184
Cleaning 185
Troubleshooting: Understanding Error Messages and Displays 188
Web Resources: On-Line Resources for Nikon Users 192
Specifications 193
Index 198 |
