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1. Connect to choose cable with connector for camera HDMI device 3 Tune the device to the HDMI channel 4 Turn the camera on and press the gt button During playback images will be displayed on the high definition television or monitor screen the camera monitor will remain off 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 127 EE 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 HDMI Auto is selected the camera will automatically select the ponani an j Y appropriate format 480p zie OTOS 576p 576p progressive 720p 720p progressive 1080i 1080i interlaced Device Control If On is selected for HDMI gt 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 8 button during full frame playback and slide s
2. Replace ink and select Continue me Memory card does not contain NEF RAW images See printer manual for more information Specifications EE Nikon D3100 Digital Camera Type Type Single lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount with AF contacts Effective angle of view Approx 1 5 x lens focal length Nikon DX format Effective pixels Effective pixels 14 2 million Image sensor Image sensor 23 1 x 15 4 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 14 8 million Dust reduction System Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data optional Capture NX 2 software required Storage Image size pixels e 4608 x 3 072 L e 3 456 x 2 304 M e 2 304 x 1 536 S File format e NEF RAW e JPEG JPEG Baseline compliant with fine approx 1 4 normal approx 1 8 or basic approx 1 16 compression e 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 SD Secure Digital SDHC and SDXC memory cards File system 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 Viewfinder Eye level pentamirror single lens reflex viewfinder Frame coverage Approx 95 horizontal and 95 vertical Magnification Approx 0 8 x 50 mm f 1
3. 3 100 1 125 5 6 ara Image quality Information display button 2 Display ISO sensitivity options ISO sensitivity Highlight the current ISO sensitivity in the i information display and press 3 Choose an ISO sensitivity Highlight an option and press 8 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway 71 72 AUTO If the mode dial is rotated to P S A or M after AUTO is selected for ISO sensitivity in another mode the ISO sensitivity last selected in P S A or M mode will be restored Hi 1 Hi 2 Pictures taken at these settings are more likely to be subject to noise randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines The Shooting Menu ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the ISO sensitivity SHOOTING MENU settings option in the shooting menu M 132 1 Reset shooting options Set Picture Control Image quality Image size 8 White balance ISO sensitivity settings Active D Lighting ON See Also For information on enabling auto ISO sensitivity control in P S A or M modes see page 132 For information on using the Noise reduction option in the shooting menu to reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities see page 134 For information on using the Fn button and the command dial to select ISO sensitivity see page 146 P S A and M Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture P S A and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter sp
4. 4 Save changes and exit Press 6 89 Preset Manual Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast Two methods are available for setting preset white balance Method Description Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photo and white balance measured by camera see below Use photo White balance is copied from photo on memory card M 93 Measure EE Measuring a Value for Preset White Balance 1 Light a reference object Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph 2 Display white balance options White balance To display the menus press the MENU button Oe Highlight White balance in the shooting s menu and press gt to display white balance a Goudy e s aqe options 2L PRE Preset manua gt MENU button 3 Select Preset manual White balance Highlight Preset manual and press gt O nna Use photo 4 Select Measure Highlight Measure and press The menu Overwrite existing shown at right will be displayed highlight Yes and press preset data The message shown at right will be displayed before the camera enters preset TESTE GHISE measurement mode gray obiect filling viewfinder under lighting for shooting 90 When the camera is ready to measure
5. ssssesssseeeessoeeessssessssssssssssnssssssnsreee 71 3 9 1 250 F11 E Exposure cComMpensation s sssesssessesseesserssessesssee 81 5 es 6 Focal length sssssssssssrsssssrssssssssssesassssrssoresssscasssseass 171 j Lens data 2 k Focus mode R senna siennennnennenne 38 55 11 Lens VR vibration reduction 3 17 R RES o 135 172 Teen Commander mode 1b a 10 Fash OOO Ss actin Seana ctoseceeceececscetncctes eles eto saes 68 1 Protect status A 108 E Flash control aessessseeseseeesenetstsenetnenenetnenein 135 Retouch indicator scsccaiissssicsseanssccenasenicsseesateetssiecass 152 sesh COMPS M SAMO sisenedes ee amera name Shutter speeds sey BE Frame number total number of images PAD EN TUNG s ssscwevasssencraasasosvinaasincntataansonaaaatieanieracons 76 77 1 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode gt Detailed photo info M 130 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 102 EE Shooting Data Page 2 Go fo oe 133 Picture CONMIGO pccanaimaniannnrenininannniaee 94 3 AUTO AG M1 A K a adjust E TA EEEE ES EEE 96 5 STANDARD riginal petite CONUION A sranani 94 7 SHARPEN Ae E lt i Sharpening ssencsssmsssssioiesianiniiina 96 9 BRIGHTNESS ACT D LIGHT 8 COMRIASE sentecciniiennanentinnsindunannin ess 96 10 SATURATION 0 11 HUE o Brightness ie Saa
6. to scroll through the display Qs button Guide Mode To display the on screen guide rotate the mode dial to GUIDE 33 11 Using Camera Menus The multi selector and button are used to navigate the camera menus Move cursor up button select highlighted item Cancel and return to sete highlighted item or previous menu gt display sub menu Move cursor down Follow the steps below to navigate the menus 1 Display the menus Press the MENU button to display the menus 2 Highlight the icon for the current menu 5 SETUP MENU Press lt to highlight the icon for the current ot menu CD brightness C4 Info display format a Auto info display Clean image sensor Mirror lock up 3 Select a menu Delete Press A or to select the desired menu PLE RCTOTEE Display mode Image review Rotate tall Slide show Print set DPOF ck folder de y mo pisPlay gt iew pa mage it itl otate ta slide 5 print se 12 4 Position the cursor in the selected menu is PLAYBACK MENU cs Delete o E Press to position the cursor in the selected vet aa menu Display mode i C4 Image review a Rotate tall Slide show Print set DPOF 5 Highlight a menu item m PLAYBACK MENU a HER Press A or W to highlight a menu item Plavba folder Display mode 4 mage review Rotate tall Slide show Print set DPOF 6 Display options Press to displ
7. 125 55 6 Se 940 p button E display Monitor off Rotating the Camera When the camera is rotated 90 shooting information rotates to P SHE A SoA S One d match camera orientation E 0 0 aun NORM iso AUTON AF A ao EON wo AUTO mm a0 The Shutter Speed and Aperture Displays These displays provide visual indications of shutter speed and aperture Fast shutter speed large aperture GA gt Slow shutter speed small aperture small f number 5 large f number While the mode dial is rotated this display is replaced by an image of the mode dial See Also For information on choosing a design for the information display see Info display format M 137 For information on choosing whether information is displayed when the shutter release button is pressed see Auto info display M 139 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 5 button Fn button 4 button Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed mode P M 74 00 G4 0 0 iar kd Set 940 Command dial Information display Choose a shutter speed mode S or M M 75 77 Choose an aperture mode A CH 76 Choose an aperture mode M M 77 FSD Dios NORM LLL T wa AUTO 100 D 1 125 F5 6 ar
8. 2000 1 s in modes Sand 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 P Gs BD an VORU information display IS0 A These indictors blink when sensitivity PN eNO is altered from the value selected by the user C E TEE 40 0G DE 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 M 134 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 Auto Distortion Control MENU button gt O shooting menu Select On to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wide EA 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
9. 7 Set Picture Control aj Image quality NORM The Fn Button S Image size White balance AUTO Image quality and size can also be adjusted by pressing the Fn button ISO sensitivity settings and rotating the command dial M 146 Active D Lighting on 66 Using the Built in Flash The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects BE Using the Built in Flash a amp and iZ Modes 1 Choose a flash mode 1 68 2 Take pictures The flash will pop up as required when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and fire when a photograph is taken Ifthe flash does not pop up automatically DO NoT attempt to raise it by hand Failure to observe this precaution could damage the flash EE Using the Built in Flash P S A and M Modes 1 Raise the flash Press the 4 button to raise the flash 2 Choose a flash mode M 68 3 Take pictures The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken Lowering the Built in Flash To save power when the flash is not in use press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place 67 68 Flash Mode The flash modes available vary with shooting mode AUTO amp CS O 4 ZAUTO Auto S AUTO Auto red eye reduction Off PA 5 Fill flash Red eye reduction Z sLOW Slow sync red eye reduction 4sLOw Slow sync SREAR Rear curtain slow sync is AUTO Auto slow
10. Lock lens aperture ring at minimum aperture largest f number aren ee F e Attach non IX NIKKOR lens blinks e If non CPU lens is attached select mode M Shutter release disabled Recharge battery This battery cannot be used FEE Setlens aperture ring to minimum aperture blinks largest f number i Turn camera off and recharge or replace battery 14 15 Choose battery designated qm Use Nikon approved battery for use in this camera blinks Initialization error Turn Turn camera off remove and replace battery and camera off and then on call then turn camera on again Battery level is low Complete operation and turn camera off immediately a K Turn camera off and confirm that card is correctly a Memory card is locked Memory card is locked write protected Slide blink End cleaning and turn camera off and recharge or replace battery Slide lock to write position card write protect switch to write position e Use approved card 177 e Format card If problem persists card may be 21 damaged Contact Nikon authorized service representative Error creating new folder Delete files orinsert 31 new memory card 109 Insert new memory card 20 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 Ficardis Z E Eye
11. 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 184 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 a
12. 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 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 ZN Keep out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury Do not disassemble 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 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 Z Observe caution when using the flash e Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns e Using the flash close to the subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment Particular care should be observed when photographing infa
13. ViewNX 2 runs as a 32 bit application in 64 bit editions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista e 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 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 V During Transfer Do not turn the camera off or disconnect the USB cable while transfer is in progress Windows To visit the Nikon website after installing ViewNX 2 select All Programs gt Link to Nikon from the Windows start menu Internet connection required 115 Connecting the Camera Connect the camera using a UC E4 USB cable available separately 1 Turn the camera off 2 Turnthe 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 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 con After following the on screen instructions to e r e e e start Nikon Transfer 2 click the Start Transfer button to transfer photographs for more information on using Nikon Tr
14. 00 00 mim 0 0 G4 0 0 BEEE Information display button 2 Display Active D Lighting options Active D Lighting Highlight Active D Lighting in the information display and press W 3 Choose an option Active D Lighting Highlight ON On or OFF Off and press 68 To Rees Co return to shooting mode press the shutter a release button halfway 85 I Active D Lighting Noise randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines may appear in photographs taken with Active D Lighting Uneven shading may be visible with some subjects Active D Lighting Versus D Lighting The Active D Lighting option in the shooting menu adjusts exposure before shooting to optimize the dynamic range while the D Lighting option in the retouch menu M 153 optimizes dynamic range in images after shooting The Shooting Menu Active D Lighting can also be adjusted using the Active D Lighting F SHOOTING MENU option in the shooting menu QI 131 A Reset shooting options Set Picture Control ESD Image quality 4 Image size amp White balance ISO sensitivity settings 2H Active D Lighting ON See Also For information on using the Fn button and command dial to turn Active D Lighting on and off see page 146 86 White Balance White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources in P S A and M modes other values can b
15. Image SIZE essesseseeeeeeesees 66 Small VCC we cisess cctes cusreeerersneesnss 156 Soft Filter effects ssssssee sss 155 Sound Movie settings 47 Speedlight sss ssseeessssesssseerssserssseee 172 SPON eee 79 SROB eE 133 Standard Set Picture Control 94 Standard i TTL fill flash for digital SUR egetei 135 Start printing PictBridge 120 122 Storage FOIAES essesssseeseeseeseesees 149 Straighten ssssesssseeessssessseeeesssersssees 161 Subject tracking AF ssssessesssessse 38 T Television ccsssessecsssecsssecsecssseesesees 126 Thumbnail playback 0 105 Time stamp PictBridge 119 122 Time ZONE nssessessesssesseosressseesee 18 139 Time zone and date 18 139 TME depen mea eterar are ne re e 54 TONING eisista 96 97 Transition effects Display mode 130 Transition effects Slide show 112 Aaa a E EEE E E 154 Type DGS sssesssssessssssseressssseesssssee 168 Type GIONS ssesesssssessssssersssessersssseeee 168 U USB n 116 117 USB cable wu 116 117 176 TC veicsetis vencesicranielensadintacvcues 18 98 104 V Vibration Reduction 17 Video MOde sesessesesesesessesesesseses 139 Viewfinder ou eee 10 22 195 Viewfinder eyepiece eesseeeee 54 Viewfinder eyepiece cap 54 ViewNX 2 essssssessssesessesersessessesessrsess 115 Vivid Set Picture Control 94 W Warm filter Filter effects 155
16. P S A and M modes 73 Battery indicator 23 BEY White balance ceases 87 BE Aperture f number 76 77 3 GPS connection indicator 98 PY ISO sensitivity 71 JEJ Shutter speed nnn 75 11 E Help ICON ste csersanesatehes 192 FOCUS MOE veeeeccssccccccceeeees 38 55 Shutter speed display 7 EJ Exposure indicator 77 BEY AF area mode w sssssssesesen 58 BE Aperture display 7 H Exposure compensation 29 Metering enemies 79 Auto area AF indicator 58 Tae ec 0 assssssessesssessessresreress 82 EX Active D Lighting nnn 85 3D tracking indicator oe Electronic rangefinder 144 EXD Movie frame size ssssssesse 47 FOCUS Polt csccsssascascceccioissiesess 60 k Number of exposures yy Eye Fi connection EMANN o sssssssssssssssssssseesees 24 K Indicator sssssseesssssssseseessss 150 K appears when memory IFJ Date imprint indicator 147 remains for over 1000 Manual flash indicator 135 i eXpOSUreS ssesesersosssesssseceee 24 Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units 175 Hiding Shooting Information To turn the monitor off press the BJ 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 M button again FSD E DP oun NORM
17. Select set gt Deselect all 2 Select pictures x Print set DPOF Select set Use the multi selector to scroll through the F Fis _ pictures on the memory card To display the D Brine current picture in full screen press and hold Pian A 4 the amp button To select the current picture EPET EAE a for printing press the 9 button and press A The picture will be marked with a amp icon and the number of prints will be set to 1 Keeping the 9i button pressed press A or to specify the number of prints up to 99 to deselect the picture press W when the number of prints is 1 Continue until all the desired pictures have been selected DSC_0001 JPG 15 04 2010 10 02 27 3 Display imprint options x Print set DPOF Press to display data imprint options pelotoi O Data imprint O Imprint date 124 4 Select imprint options ex Print set DPOF Highlight the following options and press gt amu to toggle the highlighted option on or off to Done complete the print order without including Pata imprint gt et this information proceed to Step 5 e Dataimprint Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order e Imprint date Print date of recording on all pictures in print order 5 Complete the print order a Print set DPOF Highlight Done and press to complete ek the print order Z M Data imprint M Imprint date V Print Set DPOF To print the current
18. UTC UTC data is provided by the GPS device and is independent of the camera clock The AN Icon Connection status is shown by the icon B e G8 static Camera has established communication with GP 1 Photo information for pictures taken while this icon is displayed a AF A include an additional page of GPS data M 104 flashing The GP 1 is searching for a signal Pictures taken while the icon is flashing do not include GPS data No icon No new GPS data have been received from the GP 1 for at least two seconds Pictures taken when the icon is not displayed do not include GPS data soley 98 More on Playback Full Frame Playback To play photographs back press the gt button The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor 15 04 2010 11 03 49 cl button To Ue Description View additional Press to view photographs in order recorded 4 to view photographs photographs in reverse order View photo Press A or W to view information about current photograph lt gt information g CQ 100 View thumbnails on See page 105 for more information on the thumbnail display Zoom in on photograph See page 107 for more information on playback zoom pelete mess a Confirmation dialog will be displayed Press again to delete photo Change protect Om To protect image or to remove protection from protected status u image press Om t button I 108 Return to Press shutter release button half
19. aecscccsuerteaaraenian iene ee 96 Filter effects gt ccsisassctseactsssesecsensstdectuseutccodentecectnisawsascise 96 g PE PSE A E eee 96 Ea 1 a E E AEA 96 eZ Retouch INdICATOS ssssssssssscsssssssssesseccsssssseseessesees 152 12 Camera name White balance ccecssssssesssesssessessseessesssesseesseesseesses 87 13 Frame number total number of images White balance fine tuning ss s sssssssesssssesssssse 89 Preset manual ccsssssssssessssessesecesecsssecneseeneees 90 1 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode gt Detailed photo info M 130 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 EE Shooting Data Page 3 12 E PIOLEC Statt iussrsisisissriaosisiesoriaieitaroidiaidasnsindisiais 108 Retouch indicator sesessmensnanmiansenas 152 NOI SE REDUC At 150 NORM N RE pee cancun EE NEEE cat nea eae 134 D LIGHTING Active D Lighting 2 ccesccssssssssssssssssssssesssssssseeessssses 85 CVANOTYPE S Retouch HIStOLY ssesssssssssssssssssesesssssssssseeesssssssssssees 151 NG eee 6 Image coMMent esseesseessessessecsresseoseessesssossesseesses 140 Camera name 8 Frame number total number of images 1 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode gt Detailed photo info M 130 2 AUTO is displayed if photo was taken with Active D Lighting on 1
20. amp A 940 If a 2 icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor help can be displayed by pressing the 9 button A description of the currently selected option will be displayed while the button is Back 940 View help pressed Press A or to scroll help icon through the display Th rode Choose the flash mode Different lighting effects are available The steps involved and the options available differ depending on the mode Q amp S button 36 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 OJQ 0 O a E 0 AF S IEI ONEINORNEE A 18s a noanoos O OIRA tig AY i B erat oer i m Le y _ A D a S an 1 125 F56 sssAUTO 940 Item Description aa Shooting mode The mode currently selected with the mode dial Select amp or 23 28 J for automatic scene selection autofocus only M 41 73 Audio recording D Indicates whether sound is being recorded with movies 47 indicator 3 No movie icon Indicates that movies can not be recorded 45 Time remaining The amount of time remaining before live view ends 42 automatically Displaye
21. and aperture Aperture at ISO equivalent of Range 100 200 400 soo 1600 320 m f 1 4 2 8 4 5 6 28 4 56 8 1085 3ft3in 27ft1n 2 28 a 56 8 0760 2ft4in t9ft8in 28 4 56 8 u 1 06 42 aft 13 8 in 4 56 1 2ft 9ft 10in 56 8 11 16 22 32 062 2ft 6ft Tin s un 6 22 32 06 15 aftmaft Tin m 2 32 oen ahn fe oor attain ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity is the digital equivalent of film speed Choose from settings that range from a value roughly equivalent to ISO 100 to one roughly equivalent to ISO 3200 in steps equivalent to 1 EV For special situations ISO sensitivity can be raised above ISO 3200 by about 1 EV Hi 1 equivalent to ISO 6400 or 2 EV Hi 2 equivalent to ISO 12800 Auto and scene modes also offer an AUTO option which allows the camera to set ISO sensitivity automatically in response to lighting conditions AUTO is selected automatically in G and modes The higher the ISO sensitivity the less light needed to make an exposure allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures although note that pictures may be affected by noise in the form of randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the button Press the amp button again to place the cursor in the information display He aua NORM we AUTO
22. and shoot 76 Mode M Manual In manual exposure mode you control both shutter speed and aperture To take photographs in manual exposure mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to M Mode dial 2 Choose aperture and shutter speed Checking the exposure indicator see below adjust shutter speed and aperture Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial choose from values between 30 s and 4 000s or select bulb to hold the shutter open indefinitely for a long time exposure M 78 Aperture is selected by pressing the H button and rotating the command dial choose from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens Shutter speed and aperture are shown in the viewfinder and information display Shutter speed Aperture ESD amp D oua Fp Ea 2 aup NORM Command EEN 4 button Command dial dial 3 Framea photograph focus and shoot The Exposure Indicator If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than bulb is selected the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the photograph would be under or over exposed at current settings the illustrations below show the display in the viewfinder If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded the indicator will flash Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1 3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV 0 0 ee atm 7 78 EE Long Time Exposures M Mode Only At
23. battery to cool e Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery such as discoloration or deformation ZN Observe proper precautions when handling the charger e Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock e Do not short the charger terminals Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating and damage to the charger e Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire e Do not go near the charger during thunderstorms Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock e Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock e 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 AN 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 Notices e No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced tra
24. card Settings such as white balance and contrast can be adjusted ona computer after shooting JPEG fine Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 4 fine quality JPEG normal JPEG Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 8 normal quality JPEG basic Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 16 basic quality 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the button Press the amp button again to place the cursor in the information display FISD E DP aua NORM Image quality soit 125 65 60 ea HA 00 E 00 mim 0 0 G4 00 Information display gt button 2 Display image quality options oe Highlight the current image quality in the information display and press aot EHON HA 0 0 E 00 mim 3 Choosea file type Image quality RAW F Highlight an option and press 68 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button 232 aa halfway NEF RAW Images Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF RAW or NEF RAW JPEG images Date imprint M 147 is not available at image quality settings of NEF RAW or NEF RAW JPEG NEF RAW images can be viewed on the camera or using software such as Capture NX 2 available separately Q 177 or ViewNX 2 available on the supplied ViewNX 2 CD JPEG copies of NEF RAW images can be created u
25. cesses 161 D Lighting sesssecestesctaceacsncvsesstecstectecs 153 DPOF eisai 117 120 124 203 Dust Off ref DAOtO ee eeeeseeees 141 Dynamic area AF essccscessecessenee 58 E Edit MOVIEC ccccescsseceeseseeeeees 50 52 Exif version 2 21 essecssseeees 133 203 EX DOSING is ssiscscsstarenincatasetenses 73 80 81 Exposure compensation 81 Exposure INCICAtON scsececeeees 77 Exposure lOCk wu csssessssssesseseesceeeees 80 Exposure Meters 27 143 Exposure MOE ccsscssessesesseeeeees 73 Eye Fi UplOa s sscssssssesensenccacees 150 F Face priority AF ssssssesseessssessseessees 38 Ferrite Core cscscsesee 116 118 127 File information eeseesesseeseeseees 100 File number sequence 0 145 Filter CfFECtS essesssseeseesesnees 96 155 Fine tuning white balance 89 Firmware VEFSION cecececeeseeeeeeees 150 Fis Neyens 162 FlaSh ssesssseesssseesssssersse 27 67 68 172 Flash White balance ss sss 87 Flash compensation cse0 83 205 Flash control uu eseeeseseseeseeseeeees 135 In focus indicator 26 60 63 N Flash INOS ai cminminsirnmanannass 68 Information ceseceseeeees 6 100 137 Flash range saciseniteranommantonuns 70 ISO sensitivity 0 eeeseeseeeeseees 71 132 ee 64 Flash ready indicatov 27 175 Pt ES 135 NEF RAW ssssessesseesseeseesses 64 160 Flash SYNC SPCOC ssssssscsssse
26. digital camera or other device may be punishable by law e Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced 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 The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited Disposing of Data Storage Devices 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 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
27. 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 SHORT Short Playback menus Imagereview Liveview Auto meter off VOR Normal Shor as LONG Long Normal Make separate adjustments to the Playback menus Image review Live view GZ Custom and Auto meter off timers When settings are complete highlight Done and press 68 Auto off Timers The monitor and viewfinder will not turn off automatically when the camera is connected to a computer or printer via USB Self Timer Delay MENU button gt setup menu Choose the length of the shutter release delay in self timer Self timer delay mode M 54 y 2s 25 S15 10 s OK 143 Beep MENU button gt Y setup menu 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 M 54 55 The beep will not sound when Off is selected In quiet shutter release mode mode M 5 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 is dis
28. 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 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 D while turning the lens clockwise After removing the lens replace the lens caps and camera body cap CPU Lenses with Aperture Rings In the case of CPU lenses equipped with an aperture ring M 168 lock aperture at the minimum setting highest f number M 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 17 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 18 Turn the camera on A language selection dialog will be displayed Select a language Press A or W to highlight the desired language and press 6 Choose
29. will be visible when Current is selected for Playback folder N 129 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 149 Eye Fi Upload MENU button gt setup menu 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 g in the information display Eye Fi upload disabled i j 1 125 EDLG AEA Eye Fi upload enabled but no pictures available for upload static Eye Fi upload enabled waiting to begin upload animated Eye Fi upload enabled uploading data A Error e e o o a V Eye Fi Cards Eye Fi cards may emit wireless signals when Disable is selected If a warning is displayed in the monitor M 192 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 Supported Eye Fi Cards As of June 2
30. 177 187 Print set DPOF stseesteseeessttameraccoies 124 e EEEO 198 Memory card Capacity 87 OIEI sissantina ty Pe tree 127 203 Metern sss Jo POJrAMNEN Oanig li 7 lt 6 er 128 Min shutter spd 132 Protecting pnOtegrap Ns T08 FG o E 11 Miniature effect uu eesecseeeseees 163 Q Hi Sensitivity ss 1100011 71 72 Minimum aperture 006 V7 D3 High definition s 127 203 MirrOresesssssssssssssssssssssnssssene 2 182 Quality Movie settings 47 Highlights eccsscsssccescesenee 102 130 Mirror loCK Up cseccsssssssesssesseceneeeee 182 QUICK retouch ssssssssssssssssssersssess 161 Histogram esesssessessesssesssesseo 101 130 MONITO siinsiseirirersssiirisisssriies 37 99 R l MOnoOcChrOMe sssessssseessssseesssesssscees 154 Monochrome Set Picture Control Rangefinder ssssssseesssseerssssseeesee 144 IMAGE COMMEnt ceesesscsseneseesssenneees 140 94 Rear lens CAD issouwuotrousntiousn 16 Image overlay vesessssssssscssssssssssssseee 158 Mounting Index q6 REAF CULTAIM SYNC sssssssssssssssrserserse 69 Image QUAitY cesses 64 MOV naninira 65 Recent settings s s sssssesssesererens 165 IMAGE revieW nssssssssssssessesssrsssrreres 130 Movie settings eeessssssssssssssessessee 47 Red intensifier Filter effects 155 IMAQE S ZE wiweetndtata ncaa 66 Movie record button sssssssssssss 46 Red eye Correction sssessssssssesesere 153 Incandescent White balance 87 MOVIES esssssssesssessecsseesssc
31. 192 for information on what to do if an error occurs during printing 122 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 M 120 Note that if the memory card contains more than 256 pictures only the first 256 images will be printed 1 Select Index print Index print Selecting Index print in the PictBridge menu 1 120 displays the images on the memory card as shown at right OKPrint 2 Display printing options a Setup Press to display PictBridge printing options Page size A 1 Q gt Border Time stamp V 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 to start printing To cancel before all copies have been printed press 123 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 MENU button and select Print set DPOF in the playback menu Highlight Select set and press to remove all photographs from the print order select ENU button Deselect all ea Print set DPOF
32. 4 lens at infinity 1 0 m Eyepoint 18 mm 1 0 m from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens Diopter adjustment 1 7 0 5 m Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen Reflex mirror Quick return Lens aperture Instant return electronically controlled 195 Lens Compatible lenses Shutter Type Speed Flash sync speed Release Release mode Frame advance rate Self timer Exposure Metering Metering method Range ISO 100 f 1 4 lens 20 C 68 F Exposure meter coupling Mode e AF S or AF I All functions supported e Type Gor D AF NIKKOR without built in autofocus motor All functions except autofocus supported IX NIKKOR lenses not supported e Other AF NIKKOR All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering Il Lenses for F3AF not supported e Type D PCNIKKOR All functions supported except autofocus and some shooting modes e Al P NIKKOR All functions supported except autofocus and 3D color matrix metering Il e 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 Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane shutter 1 4000 30 s in steps of 3 EV bulb X 200 s synchronizes with shutter at 200 s or slower Ls single frame Si continuous self timer R quiet shutter release Up to 3 f
33. 4 to araa A select additional pictures to deselect a EREE i picture highlight it and press Qa Q button 5 Press to complete the operation A confirmation dialog will be displayed T Delete highlight Yes and press 68 z No 110 EE Select Date Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 1 Choose Select Date mx Delete In the delete menu highlight Select date Som Selected AN prea ALL All 2 Highlight a date a Selectdate Press A or W to highlight a date 0 18 04 2010 Ee Confirm OKOK To view the pictures taken on the Va PE highlighted date press 9 Use the multi peel _ selector to scroll through the pictures or Way Sig press and hold amp to view the current picture full screen Press S to return to the date list Qe button 3 Select the highlighted date Select date Press to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date Selected dates are marked Z O 18 04 2010 KES with a M icon Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select additional dates to deselect a date a Confirm highlight it and press gt 4 Press to complete the operation A confirmation dialog will be displayed T Delete all images taken on highlight Yes and press x selected date Yes 111 112 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 m 129 1 Select Slide show To display the slide show menu pres
34. 79 Charging a battery sess 14 Clean image SENSO 180 CIOGK sicinnmGuiumensuannens 18 139 Clock battery ss sssessssseessseessseseessee 19 Cloudy White balance 87 CS anincienieatiiuiiemecaen 173 Color Dalance ccccscssecssesseeess 156 Color outline ssctscssaresaneacrteicsneunseenes 162 Color SPACC se sccseisccosscsorssvesossesoseseeses 133 Color temperature 88 Compatible lens ue eeseseeees 167 COMPUTED aninciunenaninietenicn 115 Connecting a GPS to the camera 98 177 Continuous Release mode 5 53 CONtINUOUS SErVO AF uu esseseeeeee 55 CPU CONTACTS uu eeececesssceseseeeeseees 168 CPU len S cintawamannnmacinn 17 167 Creative Lighting System 173 Cross screen Filter effects 155 Cyanotype sssssssssessesssesssseesssseresseees 154 D Date and tiMe cccececeees 18 139 Date Counter sssssssessesssessee 147 148 Date format ccecsssessseseeseees 18 139 Date IMPEINE nc conwiniieweneunann 147 Daylight saving time 18 139 DCF Version 2 0 133 203 DElELe siistisi 31 109 Delete all IMAGES cscsesecseeees 110 Delete current image 31 109 Delete selected images 110 Device control HDMIl 128 Digital Print Order Format 117 120 124 203 Diopter adjustment control 22 176 Direct sunlight White balance 87 Display MOCEC ssssscseccseseeseeees 130 Distortion control
35. Body cap i pass filter free of dust when a lens is not in place The D3100 is equipped with an accessory terminal for A MC DC2 remote cords A 78 and GP 1 GPS units A 98 which Q ccessory i R terminal Connect with the lt mark on the connector aligned with carora the next to the accessory terminal close the Al Ce connector cover when the terminal is not in use 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 SDXC memory cards 3 SanDisk 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 64GB Toshiba 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB 4 GB 8 GB Professional 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 SD compliant 3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are SDXC compliant gt DP XC Other cards have not been tested For more details on the above cards please contact the manufacturer 177 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapte
36. Control and OEM Neutral press gt a FMC Monochrome EPT Portrait ILS Landscape fe CQ Grid GAdjust 3 Adjust settings Vivid Press amp or W to highlight the desired setting 0 ee and press lt or gt to choose a value M 96 Sen z Repeat this step until all settings have been Saturation a adjusted or select Quick adjust to choose a a Grid OWK GReset preset combination of settings Default settings can be restored by pressing the button 4 Save changes and exit Press 6 Modifications to Original Picture Controls Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings are Set Picture Control indicated by an asterisk cA o Standard E Vivid EPT Portrait FILS Landscape 2 Grid Adjust 95 96 EE Picture Control Settings Option Description Choose from options between 2 and 2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control note that this resets all manual adjustments For example choosing positive values for Vivid makes pictures more vivid Not available with Neutral or Monochrome Picture Controls Control the sharpness of outlines Select A to adjust sharpening Sharpening ce oe according to the type of scene or choose from values between Quick adjust no sharpening and 9 the higher the value the greater the sharpening aie A to adjust contrast automatically according to the type of scene or choose from values between 3 and 3 choose lower v
37. Fi card is locked write protected Slide card locked blinks write protect switch to write position This memory card cannot be used Card may be damaged Insert another card L av le rer blinks 20 Indicator This card is not formatted Ear Format card or turn camera off and insert new 21 Format the card blinks memory card e Reduce quality or size 64 Fut G e Delete photographs 31 Card is full blinks 109 e Insert new memory card 20 Camera can not focus using autofocus Change 26 E se e Usea lower ISO sensitivity 71 e Use commercial ND filter Subject is too bright In mode S Increase shutter speed 75 A Choose a smaller aperture larger f number 76 Use a higher ISO sensitivity 71 Use flash 67 Subject is too dark In mode S Lower shutter speed 75 AChoose a larger aperture smaller f number 76 No Bulb in S mode tus a Change shutter speed or select manual exposure 75 77 blinks mode i Flash has fired at full power Check photo in monitor if underexposed adjust settings and try again Flash is in TTL mode Choose res another setting or use a CPU lens Change flash mode setting on optional flash unit or use CPU lens Use the flash Change distance to subject aperture flash range or ISO sensitivity Lens focal length is less than 18 mm use a 4 2 longer focal length blinks Optional SB 400 flash unit attached flash is in bounce positio
38. NY Bide caesarean eeu 87 White balance ue scesscsssseeeees 87 Wide area AF wcescscscsssscscseseeees 38 207 Nikon No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION NIKON CORPORATION SB1G04 11 2010 Nikon Corporation 6MB0921 1 04
39. 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 VR Zoom Nikkor 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G IF ED AF S NIKKOR 28 300mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR AF S Zoom Nikkor 28 70mm f 2 8D IF ED 170 Lens Minimum distance without vignetting AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 200 400mm f 4G IF ED 2 5m 8ft 2in 2 0m 6ft 7in 5 0 m 16 ft 5 in AF S NIKKOR 200 400mm f 4G ED VR II O 2 5m 8ft 2in 350 400 mm No vignetting PC E NIKKOR 24mm f 3 5D ED 3 0 m 9 ft 10 in When not shifted or tilted 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 AF Assist Illumination AF assist illumination is not available with the following lenses e AF S NIKKOR 14 24mm f 2 8G ED e AF S Zoom Nikkor 80 200mm f 2 8D IF ED AF S NIKKOR 28 300mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR e AF S VR Nikkor 200mm f 2G IF ED AF S DX NIKKOR 55 300mm f 4 5 5 6G ED VR e AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 200 400mm f 4G IF ED AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 70 200mm f 2 8G IF ED e AF S NIKKOR 200 400mm f 4G ED VR II 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 VR Zoom Nikkor 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 17 55mm f 2 8G IF ED IF ED AF S DX NIKKOR 18 105mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR AF S NIKKOR 24 120
40. PAPHOSSUS Us cssssiestsseexezenctectzs 57 134 171 A M SWItCH ccssssssssesessessseseens 16 62 AMDE a veovcavsienvsarcursemcaisinatienns 89 156 Angle Of ViCW ccssssssessssseeseseesees 171 Aperture eeesessessessessessessersessessessess 73 76 Aperture priority auto 76 Attaching the lens ss ssseessseeesssee 16 Auto White balance 87 Auto distortion control 133 A to TAS A iisensaaneanioancntantiasn 69 Auto image rotation 141 Auto info display scecseceeees 139 Auto ISO sensitivity s 0 0000 132 Auto meter Off cece 27 143 Auto Off timers ceseesesseseesesseseeee 143 Auto area AF AF area mode 58 PUEOTOCUS cusses viscavinitnricecsaversnies 55 61 Auto servo AF uu cecsssssectssseeeeeees 55 Available SettingS ssececseceees 186 B BOG Y aicamcnie tients 14 15 23 DECDiununucnmneudminumamedan 144 Before and after cscessscessesseees 164 Black and white csseseeseeees 154 PIMC nina 89 156 Blue intensifier Filter effects 155 Body CoP iccactecassutavaitratenesinrse 2 16 177 Border PictBridge 119 122 Built in flash oe eesesseeseeeeeeseees 135 PS cs epecs i ceesce eect cteente testo teehee 53 BUTTONS seteanceceseteseiccete ash escwcae seen isau 146 C Calendal ninisi 106 Calendar playback csssseseees 106 GEC sn schanenisassavandssdeenavndehssedvensvasehievenees 128 Center weighted cscsseseseeees
41. Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the filter can be retouched using Capture NX 2 available separately Q 177 or the clean image options available in some third party imaging applications 183 B U 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 b
42. a retouched copy press MENU CE OKSave 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 to create a retouched copy Retouched copies are indicated by a icon csc NORMAL 100D3100 z 15 04 2010 10 0 14608x3072 Creating Retouched Copies During Playback Retouched copies can also be created during playback Fy D Lighting Trim Monochrome Q Filter effects Joh ie fa Small picture 15 04 2010 10 02 27 C 4608x3072 2 Coyle ie BD Cancel OK Save Display picture full frame and Highlight an option and Create retouched copy press press 152 D Lighting MENU button gt gh retouch menu D Lighting brightens shadows making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs Before Press A or W to choose the amount of correction performed D Lighting The effect can be previewed in the edit display Press to copy Ip Pr 5 the photograph aon a my r C Normal n A CEMEC TI Red Eye Correction MENU button gt gh retouch menu 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 a
43. a time zone A time zone selection dialog will be displayed Press lt or P 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 Choose a date format Press A or W to choose the order in which the year month and day will be displayed Press to proceed to the next step 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 A to highlight On and press Set the date and time The dialog shown at right will be displayed Press lt or P to select an item A or VW to change Press to set the clock and exit to shooting mode Language Cz e tina Dk Dansk De Deutsch Es Espanol Fr Francais Id Indonesia Time zone London Casablanca UTC 0 Time zone and date Date format YMD Year Month Day WD Y Month Day Year Day Month Year OK Time zone and date Daylight saving time On Time zone and date Date and time The Setup Menu Language and date time settings can be changed at any time using the Language M 140 and Time zone and date M 139 options in the setup menu 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 opt
44. 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 HE 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 MENU button to display the menus Highlight Clean image sensor in the setup menu M 136 and press gt a ZOE 3 Select Clean now Highlight Clean now and press W SETUP MENU Reset setup options Format memory card LCD brightness Info display format Auto info display Clean image sensor Mirror lock up Clean image sensor Y Clean now The message shown at right will be displayed while cleaning is in progress 180 Clean at Cleaning image sensor EE Clean At Choose from the following options Option Description N Startup The image sensor is automatically cleaned each time the camera is turned on F Shutdown The image sensor is automatically cleaned during shutdown each time the camera is turned off aon Startup amp The image sensor is cleaned automatically at startup and at OFF shutdown shutdown Cleaning off Automatic image sensor cleaning off 1 Select Clean at Clean image sensor Display the Clean image sensor menu as gt desc
45. balance at a time the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured Note that exposure is automatically increased by 1 EV when measuring white balance when shooting in mode M adjust exposure so that the exposure indicator shows 0 M 77 Other Methods for Measuring Preset White Balance To enter preset measurement mode see above after selecting preset white balance in the information display M 87 press for a few seconds If white balance has been assigned to the Fn button M 146 and preset white balance selected by pressing the Fn button and rotating the command dial the camera will also enter preset measurement mode if the Fn button is pressed for a few seconds Studio Settings In studio settings a standard gray panel can be used as a reference object when measuring preset white balance EE Copying White Balance from a Photograph Follow the steps below to copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card 1 Select Preset manual To display the menus press the MENU button Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press to display white balance options Highlight Preset manual and press gt Select Use photo Highlight Use photo and press P Choose Select image Highlight Select image and press gt to skip the remaining steps and use the image last selected for preset white balance select This image Choose a folder Highlight the folder containing the
46. 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 J 7 EEE 02 24 04 2010 Past date two days elapsed Future date two days remaining 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 6 amp 8 To change the date or store additional dates highlight a slot press gt and enter the date To use the stored date highlight the slot and press To choose a date counter format highlight Display options and press to display the menu shown at right Highlight an option and press Highlight Done in the date counter menu and press k when settings are complete Date imprint Date counter Done Choose date Display options 22 04 2010 a 07 15 04 2010 Date imprint Choose date y EE 22 04 2010 OK OSet OKOK Date imprint Display options 4 Number of days 0K Years and days Years months and days Storage Folder MENU button gt setup menu Create rename or delete folders or choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored e Select folder Choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored Storage folder Select folder Current folder D3100 default folder Other folders in alphabetical order e New Create
47. detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in navigation window Press amp and A or Select zoom in on or out from faces V to zoom in or out press and lt 4 or gt to view other faces View other Rotate command dial to view same location in other images at images current Zoom ratio Cancel zoom Cancel zoom and return to full frame playback Change protect gep O n 1 See page 108 for more information status Return to v Press shutter release button halfway Monitor will turn off shooting mode EN photographs can be taken immediately Display menus MENU See page 129 for more information 107 Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full frame Zoom thumbnail and calendar playback the O n button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion Protected files can not be deleted using the tf button or the Delete option in the playback menu Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted M 21 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 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 1 A ae 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 0624 25 26 27 28 29 30 lt e3 E4 f C Zoom AON 10003100 DSC_0001 JPG 0 27 46 15 04 2010 10 02 Full frame playback Thumbnail playback 2 Press the On button The photograph will be marked with a e
48. 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet ona circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help FC Nikon D3100 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 Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 U S A Tel 631 547 4200 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
49. e For users in Europe and Africa http www europe nikon com support e 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 Introduction Overview Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single lens reflex SLR digital camera To get 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 EE Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols and conventions are used V 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 CH This icon marks references to other pages in this manual M 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 M Servicing the Camera
50. 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 M 64 66 all options are available To create an NEF RAW copy choose an image quality of NEF RAW 1 Select Image overlay Image overlay Highlight Image overlay in the retouch menu image 1 Image 2 Preview and press The dialog shown at right will be ra displayed with Image 1 highlighted H Zoom select 2 Display NEF RAW images Image overlay Press 8 to display a picture selection dialog ay listing only NEF RAW images created with this camera a0 Zoom on 3 Highlight a photograph Image overlay Use the multi selector to highlight the first maged photograph in the overlay To view the highlighted photograph full frame press and hold the amp button TET es 4 Select the highlighted photograph Press to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display The selected image will appear as Image 1 O Zoom WSelect 158 5 Select the second photograph Image overlay Press to highlight Image 2 Repeat Steps 2 4 Image 1 Image 2 Preview id i to select the second photo 1 0 RE C Zoom OkSelect 6 Set gain Image overlay Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize Image 1 Image 2 Preview exposure for the overlay by pressing A or V to id i d set gain for the selected
51. international copyright laws Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws 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 M 90 Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices xiii XIV 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
52. mode Lower built in flash M 53 67 Noise reddish areas or other artifacts appears in long time exposures Turn noise reduction on M 134 Playback Flashing areas shooting data or graphs appear on images Press A or W to choose photo information displayed or change settings for Display mode M 100 130 NEF RAW image is not played back Photo was taken at image quality of NEF RAW JPEG fine 2 65 Some pictures are not displayed during playback Select All for Playback folder Note that Current is automatically selected after photograph is taken M 129 Tall portrait orientation photos are displayed in wide landscape orientation e Select On for Rotate tall 1 130 e Photo was taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation V 141 e 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 M 53 e Photo is displayed in image review M 130 Can not delete picture e Picture is protected remove protection M 108 e Memory card is locked M 20 Can not retouch picture Photo can not be further edited with this camera M 151 Can not change print order e Memory card is full delete pictures QI 24 109 e Memory card is locked M 20 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 soft
53. of the lens 167 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 a Type G lens Type D lens 168 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 Metering MF with electronic Auto E scene Lens accessory rangefinder modes P S A o 0o Al Al modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses y Cs v Medical NIKKOR 120mm f 4 eee ee Reflex NIKKOR a oo e oe e PC NIKKOR 4 v p e Al type Teleconverter I II 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 orienta
54. pressing lt or P or rotating the command dial To view additional information on the current photograph press A and W M 100 To end playback and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway 30 gt button 100D3100 DSC_0012 JPG 15 04 2010 11 03 49 4608x3072 2 LION 100D3100 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2010 10 02 27 4608x3072 ps AXO 10003100 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2010 10 02 27 4608x3072 a 12 NIKON D3100 Pas Q4 LD Mb i P 1 250 F11 100 35mm G4 1 3 Ha 1 0 5 COMMENT I GPS UBAUTO Conn M1 sRGB KASD FAUTO 100D3100 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2010 10 02 27 4608x3072 Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor press the tf 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 t button A confirmation dialog will be displayed press the t button again to delete the image and return to playback to exit without deleting the picture press gt Delete 10003100 DSC_000 i NORMAL 15 04 2010 10 02 2 4608x3072 Cancel CEE 100D3100 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2010 10 02 27 4608x3072 To delete selected images 1 110 all images taken on a selected date M 111 or all images in the current playback folder CO 129 use the
55. source image and press P Highlight the source image To view the highlighted image full frame press and hold the amp button Copy white balance Press to set preset white balance to the white balance value for the highlighted photograph White balance ra Incandescent gt x Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash 2 Cloudy f Shade PRE Preset manual gt l White balance ry Preset manual _ Measure White balance ry Use photo This image Select image gt White balance ry Select image D3100 OSAKA TOKYO White balance ry Select image A a 1 n Wace AFE Se iw a j s 7 mag i ee a x T y pa S i H f f Picture Controls Nikon s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings including sharpening contrast brightness saturation and hue among compatible devices and software Selecting a Picture Control The camera offers six Picture Controls In P S A and M modes you can choose a Picture Control according to the subject or type of scene in other modes the camera selects a Picture Control automatically Option Description IS Standard standard processing for balanced results Recommended for most situations Minimal processing for natural results Choose for photographs that will later be extensively processed or retouched Pictures are enhanced for a vivid photoprint effect Choose for photographs that emphasize prima
56. 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 Retouch Distortion Control For information on creating copies of existing photographs with reduced barrel and pin cushion distortion see page 161 Color Space MENU button gt shooting menu The color space determines the gamut of colors available for Color space color reproduction Choose sRGB for photographs that willbe gy printed or used as is with no further modification Adobe RGB has a wider color gamut and is recommended for images that Adobe Adobe RGB will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving the camera 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
57. to 4x to 8x to 16x keep pressed to skip ae ae 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 Que Press amp to increase volume 8 to decrease Edit movie To edit movie press AE L AF L while movie is paused 1 50 Return to full Advance rewind Press A or P to exit to full frame playback frame playback gt Exit to shooting v Press shutter release button halfway Monitor will turn off mode g photographs can be taken immediately Display menus MENU See page 129 for more information The N Icon N is displayed in full frame and movie playback if the movie was recorded without sound 49 50 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 gt button to display pictures full frame in the monitor and press lt and P to scroll through pictures until the movie you l wish to edit is displayed 10003100 sca nov 15 04 2010 12 50 00 2 Choosea starting or end point Play the
58. to be col lected separately The following apply only to users in European countries e 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 e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management xi xii 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 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 occurina particular installation If this equipment
59. 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 Using the Built in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in P S A or M modes press the button to raise the flash and wait for the indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder Q 27 Shooting will be interrupted if the flash is raised after the timer has started See Also The length of the self timer delay can be selected using the Self timer delay option in the setup menu M 143 54 More on Photography All Modes Focus This section describes the focus options available when photographs are framed in the viewfinder Focus can be adjusted automatically or manually see Focus Mode below The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus M 62 or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing M 60 Focus Mode Choose from the following focus modes Note that AF S and AF C are available only in modes P S A and M Option Description Camera automatically selects single servo autofocus if subject is Auto servo ee AF A AF stationary continuous servo autofocus if subject is moving Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus Single servo For stationary subjects Foc
60. 010 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 Firmware Version MENU button gt setup menu View the current camera firmware version 150 K The Retouch Menu Creating Retouched Copies To display the retouch menu press MENU and select the gh retouch menu tab gt RETOUCH MENU gt RETOUCH MENU e D Lighting s Asli D Lighting pal Red eye correction F Red eye correction Trim Trim a Monochrome al Filter effects Color balance Color balance E Small picture E Small picture MENU 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 Aa Option aa Option aa EF D Lighting 153 Em Small picture 156 K Fisheye 162 Red eye correction 153 Gah Image overlay 158 LY Coloroutline 162 X Trim 154 NEF RAW processing 160 Perspective control 162 Monochrome 154 C Quick retouch 161 6 Miniature effect 163 Q Filter effects 155 f m Straighten 161 Edit movie 50 sel Color balance 156 9 Distortion cont
61. 03 104 EE GPS Data n N N 5 36 371 139 43 696 35 lt og A Q 35m 15 04 2010 01 15 29 A a D3100 i Protect StatUS ccccesccscssssssssssssssssssessssssssssssssssssseseees 108 2 Retouch indicator wascssssssssssssssssssssssssssseesssssssseeen 152 E Latitude Longitude Altitude 6l Coordinated Universal Time UTC Camera name 8 Frame number total number of images Displayed only if GPS device was used when picture was recorded M 98 data for movies are for start of recording Hi Overview Data Frame number total number of images 2 Protect SACU S crectcscstsatsaencceateniwhebakeknnen Camera name Retouch indicator scecscssecssscssesssesssesssessecssessseesses Histogram showing the distribution of tones in the image 1 101 ISO sensitivity Lamssmenniesresnnneonneoni 71 Focal length ssssssesssessssssssesesoressseseusrssavororesosrassssrrss 171 8 GPS data indicator ccesccsssssssssssssssssssssssssssesessssssssees 98 E Image comment indicator sssesessesesseeesseerssee 140 Fash Mod sgusannenn son r nR 68 g Flash COMPENSATION u ssesssssessssssssssesssssesssseessseeeen 83 Commander mode 12 Exposure comMpensation s ssessessessessesseesessessesse 81 KE Metensis nnr 79 Shooting MOde s sssssssssesssssssresssreserrsseress 23 28 73 15 Shutter Speed sssssssssssessssssrssssssrrssssrrsssseressse 75 77 16 Aperte suiii di 76 77 1 Displayed in red i
62. 08 31 109 111 Retouching Photographs How do create retouched copies of photos How do remove red eye How do I make JPEG copies of RAW NEF photos Can overlay two NEF RAW photos to make a single image Can copy a photo to use as a base for a painting Can trim movie footage on the camera How do adjust settings in the information display How do use the menus Can display a framing grid in the monitor How do set the camera clock How do format memory cards How do restore default settings Is there any way to stop the camera beeping How do get help for a menu or message Connections How do copy photos to a computer How do print photos Can print the date of recording on my photos Maintenance and Optional Accessories What memory cards can use What lenses can use What optional flash units Speedlights can use What other accessories are available for my camera What software is available for my camera What do do with the supplied eyepiece cap How do I clean the camera Where should take my camera for servicing and repairs A 151 164 153 160 158 159 162 50 52 LO 6 7 11 13 18 140 143 22 41 18 139 21 131 136 144 11 192 Menus and Settings Y How do display menus in another language How do I keep the displays from turning off How do focus the viewfinder A 115 116 117 125 119 125 147 AR 177 167 1
63. 5 176 Other Accessories At the time of writing the following accessories were available for the D3100 e Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL14 14 15 Additional EN EL14 batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon authorized service representatives e Battery Charger MH 24 1 14 Recharge EN EL14 batteries e 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 USB cable USB Cable UC E4 Connect the camera to a computer or printer AN cable Audio Video Cable EG D2 Connect the camera to a TV e Filters intended for special effects photography may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder e The D3100 can not be used with linear polarizing filters Use C PL or C PL II circular polarizing filters instead e NC filters are recommended for protecting the lens e To prevent ghosting use of a filter is not recommended when the subject is framed against a bright light or when a bright light source is in the frame e Center weighted metering is recommended with filters with exposure factors filter factors over 1 x Y44 Y48 Y52 O56 R60 XO X1 C PL ND2S ND4 ND4S ND8 ND8S ND400 A2 A12 B2 B8 B12 See the filter manual for details e DK 20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses Lenses are available with diop
64. 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 Live View Display Options Press the fi button to cycle through display options as shown below uma 1125 F5 6 siS3AUTO 940 1125 F5 6 siS3AUTO 940 1125 F56 sS3AUTO 940 Show indicators Hide indicators Framing grid to Automatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector AUTO If live view is selected in amp or amp mode the camera will automatically 4 soro AF S Eer 0NCENORM CE A 050006 analyze the subject and select the appropriate shooting mode when autofocus is enabled The selected mode is shown in the monitor Portrait Human portrait subjects uma D gt Landscape Landscapes and cityscapes TE TTT Closeup Subjects close to the camera Night portrait Portrait subjects framed against a dark background Subjects suited to amp or mode or that do not Auto flash off fall into the categories listed above AUTOY C 41 42 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 bandin
65. 7 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 M 139 Menu item can not be selected Some options are not available in all modes 189 190 Shooting P S A M Shutter release disabled e Non CPU lens is attached rotate camera mode dial to M 1 169 e Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of bulb selected in mode M choose new shutter speed M 75 Full range of shutter speeds not available Flash in use M 70 Colors are unnatural e Adjust white balance to match light source M 87 e Adjust Set Picture Control settings M 94 Can not measure white balance Subject is too dark or too bright A 91 Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance Image was not created with D3100 M 93 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 M 96 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 M 85 96 Metering can not be changed Autoexposure lock is in effect V 80 Exposure compensation can not be used Choose mode P S or A CH 73 81 Only one shot taken each time shutter release button is pressed in continuous shooting
66. 7 OK button cesceccccccccscscrson 12 The Power Switch Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera on The Camera Body Continued KEJ Speaker susson 49 Power connector cover for optional power connector 2 Battery chamber cover 15 delete button Deleting pictures 0 31 Deleting pictures during playback wu csesesseeseeseeeees 109 Rotate the power switch as shown to turn the camera off The Mode Dial The camera offers a choice of the following shooting modes and GUIDE mode P S A and M Modes Select these modes for full control over camera settings e P Programmed auto LL 74 GUIDE Mode 4 33 e Shutter priority auto 1 75 Take and view pictures and adjust settings with the e A Aperture priority auto M 76 help of an on screen guide e M Manual 1 77 Auto Modes Select these modes for simple point and shoot photography e Auto M 23 e Auto flash off 2 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 Portrait 1 28 e amp Sports M 29 Landscape M 28 e amp Close up M 29 amp Child M 29 e Z Night portrait M 29 Scene Auto Selector Live View Selecting live view in amp or mode enables automatic scene selection scene auto selector N 41 when autofocus is used The Release Mo
67. 7 200 K mt day white fluorescent 5 000 K amp shade 8 000 K The Fn Button For information on using the Fn button and the command dial for white balance see page 146 88 Fine Tuning White Balance White balance can be fine tuned to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image White balance is fine tuned using the White balance option in the shooting menu 1 Display white balance options SHOOTING MENU To display the menus press the MENU button y Highlight White balance in the shooting i quality w menu and press gt to display white balance CJffWhite balance UO ISO sensitivity settings options E Active D Lighting on 2 Select a white balance option White balance Highlight an option other than Preset manual and press gt if Fluorescent is selected highlight a lighting type and press gt The fine tuning options shown at right will be displayed Fine tuning is not available with Preset manual white balance Adjustment 3 Fine tune white balance Increase green Use the multi selector to fine tune white Increase balance amber Increase magenta White Balance Fine Tuning The colors on the fine tuning axes are relative not absolute For example moving the cursor to B blue when a warm setting such as incandescent is selected will make photographs slightly colder but will not actually make them blue
68. 72 176 54 179 Table of Contents OB WA ON eases erst ban ten cceatus ce E E A E ii FOr VO aE Ya E E ix 7 NOT so scotch E AI cate dope csc ates ecteae E EO xi Introduction 1 VETVE Wenas enea EE A EENE E EEEE 1 G tting TO KNOW the CaMePa csscsssssssssssssssscsescssssesessscsessssesesesescsesessesesesesesesssseseaeseseaeesess 2 The Camera BOOY ercsi E NEA 2 The Mode Di lhresecnireneneron iar oR aren anaemic 4 The Release Mode Selector sssssscsssssscsssscsssesscsssecsssescsesscsesecsssecscsesecsesecsesescsesecacsesscaes 5 The Information Display ccsscsssssssssssssssssssecsssscssssssessssesssssssscsssecsessssecsssecsesacsecsssscseessseaees 6 The Commana Dlalessriisnisminaka enrerrtenet Run reser anette aerate Saree 8 The Viewnnide esmenes T 10 Camera Ment S osyisiiiassiisnerinia uaina adadad anaia aiie 11 ua aE a IONE ar E E a eee eer 12 PSE TOD sea a T A A A 14 Charge the Battery sssesssessssessseesseessseessseesseesseessseeosseesseeesseesssessseeosseeoseeonseosssrossersseessseessee 14 Dorene Ba a a T 15 AC TA E a e E EE AAT E E A E E TE A 16 UNO acces E ses vavactaasuchssnaraesttecetessegssoustnccee eecesas esacneseaae 18 Insert a Memory C AIG sse ssseesseesesesssseesseesseessserosseesseesseosseeosseesserosseosssrosseesseesssesossrosseressees 20 Formatthe Memory Card ssromrscssnoneranaeiran iie E A 21 Adjust Viewfinder FOCUS cssesssssssesssessssecsessssesssscsssscsessssucsssscsuc
69. 8 To turn sound recording on or off highlight Sound and press P then highlight an option and press 6 Movie Settings gt Quality The 1280 x 720 30 fps 1280 x 720 25 fps and 1280 x 720 24 fps options have different frame rates e 1280 x 720 30 fps Suitable for display on NTSC devices e 1280 x 720 25 fps Suitable for display on PAL devices e 1280 x 720 24 fps The normal recording rate for movies and cartoons 47 48 V 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 M 139 Bright light sources may leave after images when the camera is panned Jagged edges false colors and moir 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 dis
70. Delete option in the playback menu 31 32 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 GUIDE Battery indicator M 23 GUIDE MODE r Shoot View Set up Number of exposures remaining M 24 delete E3940 Shooting mode A guide mode indicator appears on the shooting mode icon Choose from the following items View delete Take pictures View and or delete pictures Change camera settings Shoot rAd View delete am A Set up mra Easy operation View single photos Image quality N ORM Advanced operation View multiple photos Image size Choose a date Playback folder D3100 Use a timer quiet shutter View a slide show Print set DPOF 4 Delete photos Format memorycard Back ER 940 Back EA1940 2 Back ER 940 33 34 Guide Mode Menus To access these menus highlight Shoot View delete or Set up and press 68 GUIDE MODE GUIDE MODE om Shoot Easy operation DR A OF A Advanced operation eS mR eS zB Shoot View Set up Shoot View Set up Use a timer quiet shutter elete elete R 940 Y R 940 Y Back R 940 EE Shoot Easy operation Advanced operation Ea Auto Soften backgrounds m k Adjust aperture No flash Bring more into focus Distant subjects Freeze motion people s Select a sh
71. Description Tall portrait orientation pictures are automatically rotated for display in the On camera monitor Pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation Q 141 will be displayed in wide landscape orientation Off Tall portrait orientation pictures are displayed in wide landscape orientation 130 The Shooting Menu Shooting Options To display the shooting menu press MENU and select the 8 shooting menu tab SHOOTING MENU gt SHOOTING MENU Reset shooting options Pe mReset shooting options Eas i et Picture Control ko Set Picture Control ESD Image quality NORM x Image quality NORM Image size Image size 8 White balance AUTO 8 White balance AUTO ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity settings Active D Lighting ON Vv Active D Lighting ON MENU button The shooting menu contains the following options Option Default E option Default E Reset shooting options 131 AF area mode Set Picture Control 94 amp Single point AF mage quality 64 sa Image size Large 66 White balance 87 Fluorescent Cool whitefl 88 38 ISO sensitivity settings amp Normal area AF AF assist 134 Metering Matrix 79 Movie settings Built in flash 19201080 24 fps Color space Noise reduction Reset Shooting Options MENU button gt shooting menu Select Yes to reset shooting menu settings Reset Shooting Options Se
72. E E 109 Full Frame Thumbnail and Calendar PlaybaCK sesessssesseesssessseessseesseeesseesssessss 109 The Playback MenU sssesssereseseesssecossserssseeessserosseccossreessseressseoosseeossserossreessserossecossserssssee 110 Mde S DONE eoe E E NE ON TA E OTO ETNE 112 Connections 115 CONNECTING to COmpPUtET sosunun 115 Before Connecting the CaMera sssesssseesssseesssseessseeesseesosseesssserossseesseeeosseeosssersssseeossee 115 Connecting the CamMera sseesesessseessseesseesssesssseesseesseeosseeosseesseroneeosseeosseesseeoseeossseesseesseesss 116 Printing PROOI ADRS assaia staan nesta aaeleaniss 117 Connecting the Printer xs iccsctscstdsssaversaaracenscasssvixeousnontavaxesoneavavonsesseest raean N Eins riru saisie 117 Pining Pictures One at a TIMOG cseczceczsestecstcucasstececestecnsnentebsfestteenssexdetusseteeenesneiesieeeete 118 Printing Multiple PiCtUreS ssseesseesssesssseesseesseessseessseesseesneeosseessseeosseesseesnsesssseosseesseessseesss 120 FS UNC ex PINI anren a a A 123 Creating a DPOF Print Order Print Set ses sssessseesssessssessseesseesnseessseesseeseessseeosseesseess 124 Viewing Photographs on TV sacesesessstevcscsassonrassseseavanelanedccsassensarnsnvansuieestonusansolatusdiedenieleanins 126 Standard Definition DeViCeS ssessesesssseesssssseeesssssesesssseessssseresssseessssesereossseessssssresssseeees 126 High Definition Devices s ssssessssseessseessseesssseessssces
73. F lenses The features available with compatible CPU lenses are listed below Camera setting Focus Metering se ten tc Auto and scene Lens accessory rangefinder modes P S A 3D Color AF S AF NIKKOR v v wW v vvv Other type G or D AF NIKKOR VY W wv W v v PC E NIKKOR series A ve y e vve PC Micro 85mm f 2 80 eO v w v e AF S AF I teleconverter v y W Yy a a Other AF NIKKOR except lenses for F3AF Ww W Y WI v v AP NIKKOR cE ve wl y vi 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 M 79 Ww 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 IX NIKKOR Lenses IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used Lens f number The f number given in lens names is the maximum aperture
74. Find what you re looking for using this question and answer index Taking Photographs Q Shooting Modes and Framing Options Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots How do use the GUIDE position on the mode dial Can I choose a shutter speed mode Can I choose an aperture mode A How do I make long time exposures mode M Can Iframe photos in the monitor Can I shoot movies Q Release Modes Can I take photos one at a time or in quick succession How do I take pictures with the self timer Can I reduce shutter noise in quiet surroundings Focus Can I choose how the camera focuses Can I choose the focus point Q Image Quality and Size How do take pictures for printing at large sizes How can get more pictures on the memory card Exposure Can make photos brighter or darker How do preserve details in shadows and highlights Using the Flash Can I set the flash to fire automatically when needed How do keep the flash from firing How do avoid red eye 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 Can I protect photos from accidental deletion Deletion How do I delete unwanted photos 23 27 33 36 75 76 78 37 43 45 46 5 53 54 55 56 60 64 66 81 85 86 67 70 AR 30 99 100 104 112 126 128 1
75. 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 Nikon Software ViewNxX 2 supplied and Capture NX 2 available separately automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created with this camera 133 134 Noise Reduction MENU button gt shooting menu Select On to reduce noise randomly spaced bright pixels lines Noise reduction or fog Noise reduction takes effect at all ISO sensitivities butis gy most noticeable at higher values The time required for processing at shutter soeeds slower than about 8 s or when the camera s internal temperature is elevated and ISO sensitivity is high is roughly equal to the current shutter speed during processing uaki ar will blink in the viewfinder and photographs can not be taken Noise reduction will not be cy 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 AF Assist MENU button gt shooting menu If On is selected and lighting is poor when photographs are AF assist i
76. Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA D3100 Reference Manual Where to Find It Find what you re looking for from The Table of Contents M iv viii Find items by function or menu name Eeg The Q amp A index M ii iii Know what you want to do but don t know the function name Find it from the question and answer index The Index m 205 207 Search by key word Error Messages 1192 194 If a warning is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor find the solution here Troubleshooting m 188 191 Camera behaving unexpectedly Find the solution here A For Your Safet Before using the camera for the first time read the safety instructions in For Your Safety CO ix xiv Help Use the camera s on board help feature for help on menu items and other topics See page 11 for details Digitutor Digitutor a series of watch and learn manuals in movie form is available from the following website http www nikondigitutor com index_eng html Q amp A Index Table of Contents Introduction Basic Photography and Playback Guide Mode Live View E Recording and Viewing Movies Release Mode fe More on Photography All Modes P S A and M Modes B More on Playback Connections ca The Playback Menu e The Shooting Menu The Setup Menu The Retouch Menu Recent Settings Technical Notes D3100 CL 45 O 99 ea Q amp A Index n
77. Press to increase the effect this also increases the amount that will be cropped out at the edges of the image lt to reduce it Press k to copy the photograph or press gt to exit are to playback without creating a copy Color Outline MENU button gt gh retouch menu Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for Color outline Smal painting The effect can be previewed in the edit display Press ea AL to copy the photograph Before Perspective Control MENU button gt gh retouch menu Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from E 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 8 to copy Save lin the photograph or press to exit to playback without creating S a copy Cancel OK Save Before After 162 Miniature Effect MENU button gt g retouch menu Create a copy that appears to be a photo of a diorama Works best with photos taken from a high vantage point To Description Miniature effect If photo is displayed in wide orientation press Aor V to position frame showing area of copy that will be in focus Choose area in focus If photo is displayed in tall orientation A 141 press lt or gt to position frame showing area of copy that will be in focus NCancel C Confirm GK Save Pr
78. T D LIGHT AUTO _ RETOUCH 2 1 250 F11 P 100 Shooting data 1 Shooting data 2 Protect StatUS siecscssscsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssen 108 B Retouch indicator s ssssessssssssssrrsssressrsssressrrsrreees 152 Frame number total number of images File NAMe sssesssssssesesesssessseesseesrtasstesstessresstesstessteesressss 65 E Image quality ssssessssesessssesssressstessstessvesssrenssressorenses 64 E mage SA ZO saannin 66 Time Of FECOPING cecessssssssssssssssssssssssseesssssesssssesssees 18 8 Date Of recording weesesssssssssssssssssssesssssssssssesssssesssesen 18 eS Folder NaMe a sossssiscesssiasenisaasssseavanvestanssvaacndtewesteae 149 BE RGB Histogram a Protect Status ccsssssssssssscsssssesssssssssssssessscssesssseees 108 Retouch indicator a ssssssessssssssessssssssesssssssescsssssesees 152 White Dalat G anicacindncnnmnnsniniminnwans 87 White balance fine tuning cesses 89 Preset Manual sadiariennsnnmnnessnanninnimnne 90 Camera name Histogram RGB channel In all histograms horizontal axis gives pixel brightness vertical axis number of pixels Histogram red channel Histogram green channel 8 Histogram blue channel Frame number total number of images Displayed only if RGB histogram is selected for Display mode gt Detailed photo info QQ 130 Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed press amp Use the amp and 9
79. UON esskan 84 KH Focal plane mark 63 13 Eyelet for camera strap Microphone ssssssssssssssessssssse 46 Connector cover K Fn function button 146 Mounting mark 16 18 Lens release button 17 19 MiP ssesssssncscecestecenceettate 182 BU Lens mount ssssssssssssseseseesesee 63 21 Accessory shoe cover 172 Accessory shoe for optional 5 flash units esses 172 FEJ Accessory terminal 177 yr USB connector Connecting toa COMMDUUE fcsertrccrecasiecietn 116 Connecting to a printer 117 F HDMI mini pin connector 127 EJ AV connector eeessessesnseenee 126 10 11 lt information edit MG Viewfinder eyepiece 54 li 2 Rubber eyecup UttON sessesesseseseseesesesessesesenesse 6 Monitor IE Tripod socket Viewing settings cecseeeeee 6 Diopter adjustment Live VIQW ecsesscsessssessssecseesees 37 controli 22 Viewing pictures 30 art AE L AF L Full frame playback 99 DUTTON eeeeeseeseseeeees 61 146 gt playback button 30 99 O n protect button 108 WE MENU menu button 11 129 BJ Command dial 8 QE thumbnail playback KEJ Live view Switch 37 45 zoom out button 105 EEI Movie record button 46 help DUTTON eee 11 15 Memory card slot cover 20 Jei playback zoom in Multi selector ssssssssssssssseen 12 BUTTON scssasesicasasicesecesnsstnits 10
80. 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 M 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 172 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 EE CLS Compatible Flash Units The camera can be used with the following CLS compatible flash units e The SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 SB 400 and SB R200 Feature SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 SB 400 Guide 34 111 11 38 125 25 30 98 21 69 Boao aens j sa i ans 3086 1 fa color filter is attached to the SB 900 when AUTO or 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 e The SU 800 wireless speedlight commander When m
81. a monochrome copy lt S 5 crm A Decrease Darker Lighter OKSave saturation 154 Filter Effects MENU button gt gh retouch menu Choose from the following filter effects After adjusting filter effects as described below press to copy the photograph Option Skylight Warm filter Red intensifier Green intensifier Blue intensifier Cross screen Soft Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter making the Skylight picture less blue The effect can be previewed in E ee the monitor as shown at right K g TAN i Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects giving y the copy a warm red cast The effect can be A rO previewed in the monitor oe CPSave Red intensifier Intensify reds Red intensifier greens Green J AN intensifier or blues Blue intensifier Press A to 9 increase the effect V to decrease P3 Darker Lighter OKSave Add starburst effects to light sources e Number of points Choose from four six or eight e Filter amount Choose the brightness of the light sources affected e Filter angle Choose the angle of the points Cross screen Number of points e Length of points Choose the length of points o i e Confirm Preview the effects of the filter as shown a i A Dancel Zo0m WOK at right Press amp to preview the copy full frame mes Save Create a retouched copy Add a soft filter effect Press A or W to choose the filter stren
82. a Ai E m le eA L Mode M 4 button Command dial k Information display Exposure comp ua NORM m we AUTO so 100 AF A i Set exposure compensation mode PS or A LH 81 125 5 6 aot EHON UEIS al on SS A Mode PS or A 4 button Command dial Information display Choose a flash mode M 68 Command dial Information display Cs MAAA 00 ior Set 940 P S A or M button H button Command dial Information display The role of the Fn button can be selected using the Buttons gt Fn button option in the setup menu CO 146 allowing the following settings to be adjusted by pressing the Fn button and rotating the command dial ISO sensitivity CA 71 ox OM E 100 1 125 F5 6 AFA Image quality size A 64 Image quality size ail wes AUTO M White balance A 87 Active D Lighting A 85 10 The Viewfinder pa Jogo on SO D OA AA G O OF ELE tihunis Bd BBA Ot JE Focus points ssiccessitssrecinase 60 JEJ Focus indicator 26 63 Autoexposure AE lock k ICI CATON anini 80 Shutter speed ou 75 77 IE Aperture f number 76 77 WJ Battery indicator a 23 The Viewfinder The response time and brightness of the viewfinder display may vary with temperature pea 5 IA Number of exposures remaini
83. a new folder and name it as described below e Rename Select a folder from the list and rename it as described below e Delete Delete all empty folders on the memory card EE Naming and Renaming Folders Folder names can be up to five characters long To pname move the cursor in the name area rotate the e E Keyboard command dial To enter a new letter at the current e area cursor position use the multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press 6 To delete the character at the current cursor position press the f button Press the amp button to save changes and return to the setup menu or press MENU to exit without creating a new folder or changing the folder name Name area E Cursor GHinput CAJOK 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 101 NIKON 102NIKON etc
84. a shutter speed of bulb the shutter remains open while the shutter release button is held down This can be used for long time exposure photographs of moving lights the stars night scenery or fireworks A tripod or optional MC DC2 remote cord M 177 is recommended to prevent Length of exposure 35 s blur Aperture f 25 1 Ready the camera Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable level surface To prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete use a fully charged EN EL14 battery or an optional EH 5a AC adapter and EP 5A power connector Note that noise randomly spaced bright pixels or fog may be present in long exposures before shooting choose On for the Noise reduction option in the shooting menu CO 134 2 Rotate the mode dial to M Mode dial VA So x sA ah 3 Choose a shutter speed Rotate the command dial until Bulb u amp x appears in the viewfinder or information display 4 Open the shutter After focusing press the shutter release button all the way down Keep the shutter release button pressed until the exposure is complete 5 Close the shutter Take your finger off the shutter release button Self timer Mode In self timer mode a shutter speed of Bulb is equivalent to approximately 10 s Exposure Metering Choose how the camera sets exposure in P S A and M modes in other modes the camera selects the metering method
85. a tenes esecanassiudarstesaan tense teastaniearensntatunceaaieons 45 Viewing MOVIES sscccsccscecsssscssessesscscessssscscsssscacesessacacesessacacesessassceceasacacessesacacessasacseesescacees 49 E AMOY goss E O E E E NEEN 50 Timinin MOViE sani A S 50 Saving Selected FraMeS ss ssssessseesseessseessseesserssseosserossersseessseessseesseroseeosserosseesseroseeossseessee 52 Release Mode 53 Choosing a Release MOE sssssssssssssessssssssssesessssescsescsescssssesesescsesesssessesescaescseeseseseseseaees 53 se Timer MOIE oriee aa EN TE EEE 54 More on Photography All Modes 55 EEE A A NEEN OE N IA A A A A A A A O A ee 55 FOGUS MOGO rn a E E A EES 55 AFArea IVI OCS iranin E EA T 58 FOCUS Foint SCIOCEION aroan a Ra 60 FOCUS LOCE ar a E E AEO OOE OAE 60 Mantal FOCUS rrna a E E 62 image Quality and SIZE sraton ias a REE 64 image OUa sasa E ENE 64 image eua E R nae eee rer 66 Using the Buil im Flash srsniennenea nnna 67 PSO o E A A E 68 SS N V E E E ececte 71 P S A and M Modes 73 Shutter Speed and ApertUre ssesssesseessesseessesssesseesscoseesseosesssesseesseeseesseossessesssesseeseesseeseess 73 Mode P Programmed Auto cccsscsssesssssssssssececssssssssessesssecscsesecsssecsesssecsssecscssscssseesenees 74 Mode S Shutter Priority Auto sesessseessseesssessseessseesseeoseeosseeosseesseronseosseeosseroseesseeossseossee 75 Mode A Aperture Priority AutO ss esseesssessseessseesseesssessssessseeossees
86. ack menu M 130 Dust off Ref Photo MENU button gt Y setup menu 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 Dust Off ref photo Highlight one of the following options and press To exit without acquiring image dust off a y data press MENU Clean sensor then start 141 e Start The message shown at right will be displayed and rEF will appear in the Take photo of bright featureless white object e Clean sensor then start Select this option to clean Sr dig the image sensor before starting The message shown at right will be displayed and rEF will appear in the viewfinder when cleaning is complete M 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 pr
87. al 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 MENU button to display the menus Highlight Mirror lock up in the setup menu and press gt note that this option is not available at battery levels of Cai or below MENU button 4 Press The message shown at right will be displayed in the When shutter button is i pressed the mirror lifts monitor To restore normal operation without inspecting and shutter opens To lower mirror turn the low pass filter turn the camera off 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 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 Use a Relia
88. 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 Date Imprint MENU button gt setup menu Choose the date information imprinted on photographs as they are taken Option Description Off The time and date do not appear on photographs mle Data The date or date and time are imprinted on peace TEO Date and time photographs taken while this option is in effect 15 04 2010 10 02 New photos are imprinted with a time stamp showing the number of HNE IRA Date counter days between the date of shooting and a selected date M 148 At settings other than Off the selected option is indicated by a B TE icon in the information display E 100 1 125 55 6 A Date Imprint The date is recorded in the order selected in the Time zone and date menu M 139 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 M 119 122 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 M 125 147 148 EE 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
89. alues to prevent highlights in portrait subjects from being washed out in direct sunlight higher values to preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low contrast subjects Not available if Active D Lighting M 85 is on reset if Active D Lighting is activated after value is changed Choose 1 for reduced brightness 1 for enhanced brightness Does not Brightness affect exposure Not available if Active D Lighting M 85 is on reset if Active s101 u0 34N D1q V s u wzsnfpe jenuew D Lighting is activated after value is changed Control the vividness of colors Select A to adjust saturation automatically according to the type of scene or choose from values between 3 and 3 lower values reduce saturation and higher values increase it Choose negative values to a minimum of 3 to make reds more purple blues more green and greens more yellow positive values up to 3 to make reds more orange greens more blue and blues more purple sjuawsn pe jenuey Filter Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs Choose effects from Off the default setting yellow orange red and green M 97 Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs from B amp W black and Toning white Sepia Cyanotype blue tinted monochrome Red Yellow Green Blue Green Blue Purple Blue Red Purple M 97 Kjuo awWosYyOUOW AjUO woiypouow uou sjuawijsnipe jenuew A Auto Results for auto con
90. 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 Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used 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 JE Mode ial sanscustersauincsinrane 4 2 Release mode selector 5 53 JEJ M information button 7 41 i E4 exposure compensation DUON ssaa 82 aperture button 77 Flash compensation button ene ee A E AE 84 IE Shutter release button 27 Power SWITCH eescssesesssseseesees 3 I AF assist illuminato 57 Self timer laMPp cceccecseees 54 Red eye reduction lamp 69 BE Body cap IEJ CPU contacts J Built in flash sess 67 4 flash mode button 67 flash compensation D
91. 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 Awww mpegla com 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 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 e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com
92. and slow sync with red eye reduction available with optional flash units e W lt Fill flash and red eye reduction available with optional flash units e PA Fill flash rear curtain with slow sync slow sync slow sync with red eye reduction red eye reduction e S M Fill flash rear curtain sync red eye reduction 197 Flash Flash compensation Flash ready indicator Accessory shoe Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS Sync terminal White balance White balance 3 1 EV in increments of 3 EV Lights when built in flash or optional flash unit such as SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 or SB 400 is fully charged blinks for 3 s after flash is fired at full output ISO 518 hot shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB 900 SB 800 or SU 800 as commander Flash Color Information Communication supported with built in flash and all CLS compatible flash units AS 15 sync terminal adapter available separately Auto incandescent fluorescent 7 types direct sunlight flash cloudy shade preset manual all except preset manual with fine tuning Live view Lens servo AF area mode Autofocus Automatic scene selection Movie Metering Metering method Frame size pixels and frame rate File format Video compression Audio recording format Audio recording device Monitor Monitor Playback 198 e Autofocus AF Single servo AF AF S full time se
93. ansfer 2 start ViewNxX 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 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 smaller of the supplied ferrite cores the core for USB cables to the USB cable as shown 116 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 Q 124 Connect camera to printer see below Print multiple photographs Q 120 Create index prints CO 123 Print photographs one ata time 1 118 Disconnect USB cable 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 M 133 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 u
94. are taken Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX 2 supplied or Capture NX 2 available separately Q 177 The comment is also visible on the third shooting data page in the photo information display M 103 e Done Save changes and return to the setup menu e Input comment Inout a comment as described on page 149 Comments can be up to 36 characters long e Attach comment Select this option to attach the comment to all Image comment subsequent photographs Attach comment can be turned on and off by highlighting it and pressing gt Done Input comment M Attachcomment_ gt Set 2 140 Auto Image Rotation MENU button gt setup menu Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in ViewNxX 2 or Capture NX 2 available separately Q 177 The following orientations are recorded 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 V Auto Image Rotation In continuous release mode M 5 53 the orientation recorded for the first shot applies to all photographs in the same burst even if camera orientation is changed during shooting Rotate Tall To automatically rotate tall portrait orientation photographs for display during playback select On for the Rotate tall option in the playb
95. arging 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 Y 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 CHARGE 60 CHARGE Sot battery to begin charging again O yO 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 14 Insert the Battery 1 Turn the camera off Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries 2 Open the battery chamber cover Unlatch and open the battery chamber cover 3 Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown at right 4 Close the battery chamber cover Removing the Battery To remove the battery turn the camera off open the battery chamber cover and pull the battery out I 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 te
96. artially Wait for the battery to cool before charging e Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance e Amarked 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 e 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 e Used batteries are a valuable resource recycle in accord with local regulations 185 186 Available Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode Defaults can be restored with Reset shooting options M 131 SO 2 la ee x e e Ps aA Set Picture Control SS eet akaRaArs 7 7 7 mae Besien SS WV gp ktveDiighing i huodiurmonl v WY 7 AAL 7 Noise reduction 4 4 Ae A A Y 7 Deveno TTT e y y AAA AAAA AA mem ey 7 Binta e y Ewo y 7 srame CW WY 2 feien ee Ee Exposure compensation aa eS eS eS me ACACA ame WI WI WY Flash compensati
97. assucsssscsessssucsessssecasescneeees 22 Basic Photography and Playback 23 Point and Shoot Photography amp ANd Modes s sesssssssesssssssssssseseeecereseresseesss 23 Step 1 Turn the Canera Ofisesiserireriioro niani neinna a EEA 23 Step 2 Select or MOE ssesscrrerrrsrrssesesesesesesessssssussnsnsssssesssssssrsrersrsrerrrererrrerererrees 24 Step 3 Frame the Photograph csssssssssessssssecsssssscsssecsssssscsssecsssecscsssecsssecseseseesssecsesees 25 OPA FOCUS iuuriniirpnid ed ei ra Eai AEEA eee eeepc 26 SOE DAS ENO OU EAN EE TAE P AE EA O A E TA A A A 26 Creative Photography Scene Modes sssesssessessseesseesssesssessseosseosseosseosseosssossessseesseees 28 LPO a E E A AE A 28 QI E e A E S 28 SE ING EE NAE A A E S A 29 O E E E E E T N EE 29 ROSS KOEIE ANO IE EA T A ENNE IE TAEAE A A A IE 29 S Nane PONTI a tavavahe ec Gusasinae esas voces taate onsen ee naa 29 BSI AY AC a seu cates cu cccrenysssscizescxzce O A eeeaeanoenmnaeen 30 Deleting Unwanted Photographs cssssssssssssssesessssssscsssessssssscsssecsssesscssseessseenssessesees 31 Guide Mode 33 The GU AO sra E N E AEE ATER Guide Mode MenUS es ssessesssessssssessscssesseeosesssesseoseesseossesseesecosceseeoseesseoseossroseossesseeseeoseeseeose Live View Framing Photographs in the Monitor sseessssssesssesseeseesserssessesssesseesecosersseoseesseoseossrsseos 37 Recording and Viewing Movies 45 Recording MOVIE osisss
98. asure a value for preset white balance ae aN NORM O SHOOTING MENU o T m 90 mage size Oo 8 B Reset shooting options White balance AUTO ISO sensitivity settings Active D Lighting ON The Fluorescent option in the White balance menu can be used White balance to select the light source from the bulb types shown at right Fluorescent 3 1 Sodium vapor lamps 3K 2 Warm white fl 3K 3 White fluorescent j E Cool white fl gt 5 Day white fluorescent 6 Daylight fluorescent v Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths While light sources with a color temperature in the neighborhood of 5 000 5 500 K appear white light sources with a lower color temperature such as incandescent light bulbs appear slightly yellow or red Light sources with a higher color temperature appear tinged with blue The camera white balance options are adapted to the following color temperatures F sodium vapor lamps 2 700 K direct sunlight 5 200 K incandescent 4 flash 5 400 K warm white fl 3 000 K cloudy 6 000 K mw NIZA ZIS mt white fluorescent 3 700 K mt daylight fluorescent 6 500 K cool white fl 4 200 K mercury vapor lamps
99. ator automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter release button is pressed halfway The AF assist illuminator will not light In live view or during movie recording During manual focus or if live view is off and continuous servo autofocus is selected AF C selected for focus mode or continuous servo AF selected in AF A focus mode If the center focus point is not selected in 11 Single point AF 3 Dynamic area AF or 3D 3D tracking 11 points AF area mode M 58 60 In shooting modes in which the AF assist illuminator can not be used M 186 If Off has been selected for the AF assist option in the shooting menu M 134 The illuminator has a range of about 0 5 3 0 m 1 ft 8 in 9 ft 10 in when using the illuminator use a lens with a focal length of 18 200 mm and remove the lens hood The AF assist illuminator will turn off automatically to protect the lamp after a period of continuous use Normal function will resume after a brief pause Note that the illuminator may become hot when used multiple times in quick succession The Beep Speaker The Beep option in the setup menu A 144 can be used to turn the beep speaker on or off 57 AF Area Mode Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected Note that 3D 3D tracking 11 points is not available when AF S is selected for focus mode Option Description User selects focus point using multi selector M 60 camera focuses on subject in
100. automatically Method Description Produces natural results in most situations Camera uses 420 pixel RGB sensor to meter a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to tone Matrix distribution color composition and with type G or D lenses M 168 distance information 3D color matrix metering ll with other CPU lenses the camera uses color matrix metering II which does not include 3D distance information Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area Classic nter eee i i meter for portraits recommended when using filters with an exposure factor weighted filter factor over 1x Camera meters current focus point use to meter off center subjects if i Auto Spot area AF is selected for AF area mode during viewfinder photography as described on page 58 camera will meter center focus point Ensures that subject will be correctly exposed even when background is much brighter or darker 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the button Press the amp button again to place the cursor in the information display Image quality El D ua NORM 7 0 0 E4 0 0 Information display button 2 Display metering options Metering Highlight the current metering method in the information display and press 3 Choosea metering method Highlight an option and press 68 To return to shooting mo
101. ay options for the selected menu item 7 Highlight an option Press A or W to highlight an option 8 Select the highlighted item Press to select the highlighted item To exit without making a selection press the MENU button Note the following e Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available e While pressing generally has the same effect as pressing there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing 68 e To exit the menus and return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway C4 27 13 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 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 V Ch
102. ble 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 e 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 M 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
103. 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 meagan NIKON D3100 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 101 EE Highlights 12 i Protect StatUS ccccccccccscssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssseseees 108 2 Retouch indicator visessssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssssssseseen 152 Bi Image highlights Camera name 5 Frame number total number of images Displayed only if Highlights is selected for Display mode gt Detailed photo info 1 130 Blinking areas indicate highlights EE Shooting Data Page 1 1 2 TN Shooting MOE esssssssssssssseesseessssessseesseees 23 28 73 K ISO sensitivity 2
104. cus using autofocus use manual focus or focus lock 2 60 62 e Camera is in manual focus mode focus manually M 62 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 C1 60 Can not select focus point e Auto area AF selected for AF area mode gt Viewfinder M 58 or Face priority AF selected for AF area mode gt Live view movie M 38 choose another mode e Press shutter release button halfway to turn monitor off or activate exposure meters M 27 Subject tracking AF not available Select a non monochrome Picture Control M 94 Can not select AF area mode Manual focus selected M 38 55 Image size can not be changed Image quality set to NEF RAW or NEF RAW JPEG fine M 65 Camera is slow to record photos Turn noise reduction off QQ 134 Noise randomly spaced bright pixels fog or lines appear in photos e Choose lower ISO sensitivity or turn noise reduction on 1 134 e Shutter speed is slower than 8 s use noise reduction M 134 Smudges appear in photographs Clean front and rear lens elements If problem persists perform image sensor cleaning C1 180 Date is not imprinted on photos Image quality set to NEF RAW or NEF RAW JPEG fine 21 65 147 Sound is not recorded with movies Off is selected for Movie settings gt Sound M 4
105. d if shooting will end in 30 s or less 5 Focus mode The current focus mode 38 6 AF areamode The current AF area mode 38 The current focus point The display varies with the option Grous p lnt selected for AF area mode CH 38 ae m Movie frame size a7 D Selftimer 54 37 2 Choose a focus mode 7 Focus mode Press the button and use the multi selector to highlight the current focus mode in the monitor Press to display the so BON Ha 0 0 00 mim following options Highlight an optionand press button Option Description For stationary subjects Focus locks when shutter release button is pressed halfway For moving subjects Camera focuses continuously during live view and movie recording MF Manual focus Focus manually M 43 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 AF S Single servo AF AF F Full time servo AF 3 Choose an AF area mode AF area mode AF area mode can be selected in all shooting modes except and Highlight the current AF area mode in the monitor Press to display the following options Highlight an option and press ADL EHON 0 0 B 0 0 mim 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 selec
106. de press the shutter release button halfway 79 Autoexposure Lock Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after metering exposure 1 Set metering to or Q M 79 will not produce the desired results Note that autoexposure lock is not available in amp or mode 2 Lock exposure Position the subject in the selected focus point and press button the shutter release button halfway With the shutter release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus point press the AE L AF L button to lock focus and exposure While exposure lock is in effect an AE L indicator will appear in the viewfinder 3 Recompose the photograph Keeping the AE L AF L button pressed recompose the photograph and shoot The Shooting Menu SHOOTING MENU Metering can also be adjusted using the Metering option in the Auto distortion control OFF Color space sRGB shooting menu M 131 T Noise reduction T o G4 AF area mode a Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture AF assist ON While exposure lock is in effect the following settings can be veers I adjusted without altering the metered value for exposure Mode Setting Programmed auto Shutter speed and aperture flexible program A 74 Shutter priority auto Shutter speed Aperture priority auto Aperture The metering method itself can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect See Also If On is selected for Buttons gt AE lock in the setup m
107. de Selector Use the release mode selector to choose from the following release modes H e g ea E Single frame One photo is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed J Continuous M 53 The camera records about 3 frames per second while the shutter release button is pressed Self timer M 54 The camera takes a photograph about ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Use for self portraits R 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 The Information Display Camera settings can be viewed and adjusted in the information display Press the lt amp button once to view settings and again to make changes to settings Highlight items using the multi selector and press 8 to view options for the highlighted item Image quality 16 17 18 19 Shooting mode Auto ISO sensitivity KJ Flash mode uu ssessecceeseeseeseees 68 a auto E MAICA aoiseanna 132 21 Flash compensation 83 auto flash Off 23 RJ Picture Control esses 94 FF Exposure compensation 81 SCENE MOAES ssis 28 H Release mode sssssssssene 5 53 BEY Image quality cssessesssse 64 Guide MOE secccsseeeceesees 33 fe Beep indicator 144 IMAGE SIZE easessseescsssseecesssseeseen 66
108. disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions or the in focus indicator may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus In these cases focus manually M 62 or use focus lock 56 M 60 to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph There is little or no contrast between the subject and the background Example Subject is the same color as the background The focus point contains objects at different distances from the camera Example Subject is inside a cage The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns Example Blinds or a row of windows in a skyscraper The focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness Example Subject is half in the shade Background objects appear larger than the subject Example A building is in the frame behind the subject The subject contains many gt fine details q Example A field of flowers or other subjects that are small or lack variation in brightness The AF Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit the AF assist illuminator will light AF assist illumin
109. e press A or W to view the other copies To exit to playback mode press the gt button or press to return to playback with the highlighted image displayed M 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 M 108 164 Recent Settings To display the recent settings menu press MENU and select the recent settings tab Go RECENT SETTINGS Co RECENT SETTINGS Image quality FINE Agiimage quality fie Image size F Image size ISO sensitivity settings IN 5 ISO sensitivity settings Noise reduction OFF A Noise reduction OFF a aa a2 MENU button The recent settings menu lists the twenty most recently used GS RECENT SETTINGS i iahli j FINE settings Press A or W to highlight an option and press to eee select ISO sensitivity settings amp 4 Noise reduction OFF Removing Items from the Recent Settings Menu To remove an item from the recent settings menu highlight it and press the t button A confirmation dialog will be displayed press f again to delete the selected item 165 166 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 A
110. e Commie gi eanna E Auto Image Rotation eesesessessesserssessesseessessesseoseoseessroseoseesseosesseessessesseoseoneessroseoseessesses Dust Off Ref Photo essesseseeessseeesseesssseesssseesssseeosseeenseeeosseeosseeossseesssseesssereoseeeosseerssseesssseess AOO TINNEIS eara N A Slot Empty Release LOCK u csssssssssssessssecsssesscsesecsssesscsesecsssesecssseesssecscseseesssecsesesscass Date TIA ennaa Storage Folde seesnan a n Barnet ne ene Serer ens ree eee ee Eye Fi Ita d enman A Bldgs oe Yoro ersun E een ee EE K The Retouch Menu Creating Retouched Copies Creating Retouched COPie nsss aa REA DETS aiia E E E E E E E A E Red Eye COM SCLIN eaan nenn E sate tories tees N eases E E E E ees MONOGAMIO O S pr T A A E I EOE OOE ONN Per ENEC orra a A esate liane IO Balan O serri oaa EEE E EA vii viii Small PICUNG aenaran AE T 156 mage OVO Iy r N A 158 NEF RAW PrOCEesSsSiN g secussssessscscesneasccssscscusceusaucbsoicsancsancouevscsvhectdescasttestawadeanenssvetinbecadives 160 Quick Retou sssrini rexeeencegncyepsaancrsnesouceaseoveesevartaennnseeeqeaeemtaienntsreesieee 161 r a anaes cect a EA E EA E 161 Distortion Conlara RE A 161 FAO VO EA E A EE EE E 162 COT U a A enero one anareaaes 162 Perspective Contolera E NE 162 Miniature EffOCt uu escssesssessessssessssssssssssecsssecsecsssecsssscsessesecsssncsecsssucsesscsessssecassncseesssneass 163 Before INC Afe vicrcssivassisiescctasovevtonrscadcheivavest
111. e access lamp is off turn the camera off open the memory card slot cover and press the card in to eject it D The card can then be removed by hand The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to 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 Write protect switch you attempt to release the shutter To unlock the memory card slide the switch to the write position 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 m 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 M 115 1 Turn the camera on 2 Display format options Press the MENU button to display the menus Highlight Format memory card in the setup menu and press For more information on using the menus see page 11 5 SETUP MENU e Reset setup options LCD brightness 0 4 Info display format Auto info display ON Clean image sensor Mirror lock up MENU button 3 Highlight Yes To exit without formatting the memory card E will highlight No and press 68 aia 4 Press The message at right will be d
112. e adjusted using the Image quality option FF SHOOTING MENU in the shooting menu M 131 cy Reset shooting options j Set Picture Control esj Image quality NORM 4 Image size White balance AUTO ISO sensitivity settings Active D Lighting ON The Fn Button Image quality and size can also be adjusted by pressing the Fn button and rotating the command dial M 146 65 Image Size Image size is measured in pixels Choose from the following options Image size Print size cm in Large 39 x 26 15 4 x 10 2 vl Medium 29 3 x 19 5 11 5 x 7 7 E Small 19 5 x 13 7 7 x 5 1 Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi Print size in inches equals image size in pixels divided by printer resolution in dots per inch dpi 1 inch approximately 2 54 cm 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the lt amp button Press the amp button again to place the cursor in the information display Image quality Information display button a 2 Display image size options Highlight the current image size in the information display and press 0 0 0 0 mim 3 Choose an image size Highlight an option and press 68 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway The Shooting Menu Image size can also be adjusted using the Image size option inthe R SHOOTING MENU shooting menu M 131 ra Reset shooting options
113. e camera is equipped with an AF ON button vibration reduction will not be activated when the AF ON button is pressed 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 D7000 D5100 D5000 D3100 D3000 D300 series D200 D100 D90 D80 D70 series No vignetting at any focus distance D60 D50 D40 series 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 Lens Care e Keep the CPU contacts clean e 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 peri
114. e of crop Press the 9 button to reduce the size of the crop Change crop aspect f Rotate the command dial to switch between aspect ratios of ratio RAT 3 2 4 3 5 4 1 1 and 16 9 Use multi selector to move the crop to another area of the Move crop p image Create copy Save the current crop as a separate file M Trim Image Quality and Size Copies created from NEF RAW or NEF RAW JPEG fine photos have an image quality of JPEG fine M 64 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 Possible sizes 3 2 3 840 x 2 560 3 200 x 2 128 2 560 x 1 704 1 920 x 1 280 1 280 x 856 960 x 640 640 x 424 3 3 840 x 2 880 3 200 x 2 400 2 560 x 1 920 1 920 x 1 440 1 280 x 960 960 x 720 640 x 480 4 3 600 x 2 880 2 992 x 2 400 2 400 x 1 920 1 808 x 1 440 1 200 x 960 896 x 720 608 x 480 1 2 880 x 2 880 2 400 x 2 400 1 920 x 1 920 1 440 x 1 440 960 x 960 720 x 720 480 x 480 16 9 3 840 x 2 160 3 200 x 1 800 2 560 x 1 440 1 920 x 1 080 1 280 x 720 960 x 536 640 x 360 4 5 1 Monochrome MENU button gt gh retouch menu Copy photographs in Black and white Sepia or Monochrome Cyanotype blue and white monochrome Sepia Cyanotype 2 Selecting Sepia or Cyanotype displays a preview Increase of the selected image press A to increase color saturation saturation W to decrease Press to create a a
115. e selected if necessary according to the type of source Option Description AUTO Auto Automatic white balance adjustment Recommended in most situations Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting mm Fluorescent Use with the light sources listed on page 88 Direct sunlight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight amp Flash Use with the flash Cloudy Use in daylight under overcast skies amp Shade Use in daylight with subjects in the shade PRE Preset manual Measure white balance or copy white balance from existing photo M 90 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the button Press the amp button again to place the cursor in the information display EISD El D aun NORM am we AUTO Image quality gt 00l 00 O H4 00 4 00 ma Set Information display amp button 2 Display white balance options White balance Highlight the current white balance setting in the information display and press 6 aot ERON Ha 0 0 0 0 aa 3 Choose a white balance option White balance Highlight an option and press To return to emu aro shooting mode press the shutter release button a om halfway l 87 The Shooting Menu White balance can be selected using the White balance option in the shooting menu M 131 which also can be used to fine tune Set Picture Control ESD white balance M 89 or me
116. ect image A Choose size 156 2 Choose the desired size Small picture Highlight desired size and press to select doose sie and return to the previous menu Sa O 320x240 OK Cm 160x120 3 Choose Select image Small picture Highlight Select image and press P Select image 17 Choose size Small picture Select image 4 Select pictures Highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the 9 button to select or deselect Selected pictures are marked by an icon To view the highlighted photograph full frame press and hold the amp button QE button 6 i v K 5 Press to complete the operation Press A confirmation dialog will be ea mal displayed highlight Yes and press 68 to copy Z 1 image pictures at the selected size and return to playback To exit without creating copies highlight No and press 8 or press MENU to exit to the retouch menu 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 157 Image Overlay MENU button gt gh retouch menu 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
117. ecting the A V cable 2 Connect the A V cable as shown Connect to video device Connect to camera 3 Tune the television to the video channel 4 Turn the camera on and press the gt 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 Video Mode If no image is displayed check that camera is correctly connected and that the option selected for Video mode M 139 matches the video standard used in the TV Television Playback Use of an EH 5a AC adapter and EP 5A power connector available separately is recommended for extended playback 126 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 10 cm 3 9 in or less 3 9 in from the end that connects to the camera and attach the ferrite core 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 high definition device
118. ection dialog dite TA Spee Back Q Zoom Ok Set Confirm OKOK Q button View highlighted photo full screen DSC_0001 JPG 15 04 2010 10 02 27 121 4 Display printing options a Setup Press 6 to display PictBridge printing Eee options x Page size Border Time stamp 5 Adjust printing options Press A or W to highlight an option and press gt to select Option Description Menu of page sizes will be displayed 119 options not supported by current Page printer are not listed Press A or W to choose page size to print at default page size size for current printer select Printer default then press to select and return to previous menu Menu of border options will be displayed Q 119 options not supported by current printer are not listed Press A or W to 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 to select and return to previous menu Menu of time stamp options will be displayed M 119 Press A or W to 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 to select and return to previous menu 6 Start printing Select Start printing and press to start printing To cancel before all copies have been printed press Errors See page
119. ed 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 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 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 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 Zoom out 1 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 25 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 lt ii 2 Check the indicators in the viewfinder When the focus operation is complete the selected focus p
120. eed and aperture Mode Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings Shutter priority auto User chooses shutter speed camera selects aperture for best CO 75 results Use to freeze or blur motion User chooses aperture camera selects shutter speed for best results Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus User controls both shutter speed and aperture Set shutter soeed to bulb for long time exposures Programmed auto LH 74 Aperture priority auto CO 76 M Manual CO 77 Lens Aperture Rings When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring M 168 lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture highest f number Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture Fast shutter speeds and large apertures freeze moving objects and soften background details while slow shutter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring out background details Shutter speed Aperture Td e gum I ajl Fai JI Fast shutter speed Slow sh utter speed Large aperture f 5 6 Small aperture f 22 1 600 1s Remember the higher the f number the smaller the aperture 73 Mode P Programmed Auto In thi
121. eeds to freeze motion Fast shutter speed 1 600s To take photographs in shutter priority auto 1 Rotate the mode dial to S 2 Choose a shutter speed Shutter speed is shown in the viewfinder and information display Rotate the command dial to choose the desired shutter speed from values between 30 s and 1 40008 3 Framea photograph focus and shoot Slow shutter speed 1 s EOMER 2 aua NORM 75 Mode A Aperture Priority Auto In aperture priority auto you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure Large apertures low f numbers reduce depth of field blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject Small apertures high f numbers increase depth of field bringing out details in the background and foreground Short field depths are generally used in portraits to blur background details long field depths in landscape photographs to bring the foreground and background into focus Large aperture f 5 6 Small aperture f 22 To take photographs in aperture priority auto 1 Rotate the mode dial to A Mode dial 2 Choose an aperture Aperture is shown in the viewfinder and information display Rotate the command dial to choose the desired aperture from S ini NRI values between the minimum and maximum for the lens Command dial gua 3 Framea photograph focus
122. elete the photograph press the 1 button again To exit without deleting the photograph press the gt button 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 1 button M 106 109 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 nom Selected Delete selected pictures Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date ALL All Delete all pictures in the folder currently selected for playback 1 129 EE Selected Deleting Selected Photographs 1 Select Delete To display the menus press the MENU button PLAYBACK MENU fi Playback folder D3100 a J j j j Display mode Highlight Delete in the playback menu and 7 press gt S Rotate tall OFF Slide show Print set DPOF 4 MENU button 2 Choose Selected Delete Highlight Selected and press P A Select date lt ALL All z 3 Highlight a picture ra Delete Use the multi selector to highlight a picture p to view the highlighted picture full screen press and hold the amp button 4 Select the highlighted picture a Delete Press the amp button to select the pale highlighted picture Selected pictures are gt Bey pe bis marked by a tT icon Repeat steps 3 and
123. enu M 146 exposure will lock when the shutter release button is pressed halfway For information on changing the role of the AE L AF L button see Buttons gt AE L AF L button 80 Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera making pictures brighter or darker It is most effective when used with center weighted or spot metering M 79 Choose from values between 5 EV underexposure and 5 EV overexposure in increments of 3 EV In general positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker 1 EV No exposure compensation 1 EV 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the lt amp button Press the amp button again to place the cursor in the information display Image quality o N 100 1 125 F5 6 AA not GAON 2 0 0 E 00 00 iar BSet Information display gt button 2 Display exposure compensation options Exposure comp Highlight exposure compensation in the information display and press 3 Choose a value Highlight a value and press 68 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to 0 Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off 81 The 4 Button Exposure compensation can also be
124. ep the AE L AF L button pressed allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect If the subject moves focus again at the new distance The AE L AF L Button The Buttons gt AE L AF L button option in the setup menu M 146 controls the behavior of the AE L AF L button 61 Manual Focus Manual focus can be used when you are not using an AF S or AF I lens or when autofocus does not produce the desired results M 56 1 Set the lens focus mode switch M A M If the lens is equipped with an A M or M A M switch A M switch switch slide the switch to M 2 Focus To focus manually adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus Photographs can be taken at any time even when the image is not in focus Selecting Manual Focus with the Camera If the lens supports M A autofocus with manual override MF TE priority manual focus can also be selected by setting the camera Manual focus pome AF A focus mode to MF manual focus M 55 Focus can then be adjusted W AF S manually regardless of the mode selected with the lens a 62 EE The Electronic Rangefinder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus the focu
125. er speed 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 e Using the monitor e Keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway e Repeated autofocus operations e Taking NEF RAW photographs e Slow shutter speeds e Using a GP 1 GPS unit e Using VR vibration reduction mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN EL14 batteries e Keep the battery contacts clean Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance e Use batteries immediately after charging Batteries will lose their charge if left unused 204 Symbols O AUTO MOE ou essesssessseesseeseesseeeee 23 Auto flash off mode 23 Z Portrait eeemeerenees emer eere erereecrrte 28 LANGSCADE sscissssscasscssncoessanscanveee 28 E CH ssesssesscesidestensdycosteonsensensconsconss 29 S Sports aici ence aees 29 Y Close UP sscscssscessssdessassevsasescdanviens 29 Isl Night portrait esses 29 P Programmed auto cseeeee 74 S Shutter priority auto 75 A Aperture priority auto 76 M Manual ssssssssesssseessseesesseessseessssse 77 GUIDE Guide essesesesssssssssssssseeee 33 flexible program sssessee
126. era 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 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 e Memory card is locked full or not inserted CO 20 24 e Built in flash is charging 27 e Camera is not in focus M 26 e CPU lens with aperture ring attached but aperture not locked at highest f number M 168 e Non CPU lens is attached but camera is not in mode M M 169 Final photo is larger than area shown in viewfinder Viewfinder horizontal and vertical frame coverage is approximately 95 Photos are out of focus e AF S or AF I lens is not attached use AF S or AF I lens or focus manually e Camera unable to fo
127. es will be displayed during playback Select All to begin playback All Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback 129 Display Mode MENU button gt playback menu Choose the information available in the playback photo information display G1 100 and the transition between frames during playback e Detailed photo info Press A or W to highlight an option then m Display mode Detailed photo info press to select the option for the photo information D display AM appears next to selected items to deselect Sarees san highlight and press To return to the playback menu RGB histogram 4 o Data highlight Done and press 68 a e 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 Image Review MENU button gt 1 playback menu Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the Image review monitor immediately after shooting If Off is selected pictures can only be displayed by pressing the gt button Rotate Tall MENU button gt playback menu Choose whether to rotate tall portrait orientation pictures Rotate tall 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
128. ess 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 Q Exoosure settings are not Off reference data and the message shown at shee right will be displayed Choose another reference settings and try again object and repeat the process from step 1 M Image Dust Off Reference Data The same reference data can be used for photographs NDFe a taken with different lenses or at different apertures m n imaging software A grid pattern is displayed when oe ee ee reference images are viewed on the camera Image Dust Off ref photo 100D3100 DSC_0013 NDF 15 04 2010 10 02 27 E it El ii Reference images can not be viewed using computer na ana E E 142 Auto off Timers MENU button gt setup menu 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
129. essesssees 196 i TTL balanced fill flash for digital NEF RAW Processing sss 160 Flexible program ssssssssessesseeeee 74 Sl ONEEN T eee 135 Neutral Set Picture Control 94 Flicker reduction 42 48 139 J Nikon Transfer PAREEN 11 5 116 Fluorescent White balance 87 88 ay Noise reduction uu essessesseeseeeeeees 134 Fn DUTTON coesssssssssssctnssese 9 146 JPEG ee ee 64 NOM CPU le sersrsrrsrnersrnesesrn 169 FMUMDEL esssssssssestneteee 76 167 JPEG Basic csesssssinsvssinevstetesee g4 Normal area AP essen 38 Focal length waacwiniansnuanccate 171 JPEG fineness 64 Number of Shots sssssssvssvsssrssss s 204 Focal length scale ssssessssseesssseesss 16 JPEG NOfMal ssssessssesssesessssessseesrssse 64 0 Focal plane Mark ceseseseeeeees 63 L ee FOCUS E E 55 63 i Optional flash 135 172 Focus indicator 26 60 63 Landscape Set Picture Control 94 Output resolution HDM 128 Focus IOC essessessssessssesessessessssesesessess 60 LANQUAGE osssessssssseeerrersssssersssree 18 140 Overview data sssssssssssseeeeeeen 104 FOCUS MOda sits saree ccetrsetstercerersts 38 55 Large Image SIZE essen 66 P Focus point 25 38 58 60 63 EE E ASANI E on EA A Z Nma FOCUSING SCrEENn cecssscsssssssssssssssseees 195 LCD brightness cecsssccssscsssecesenees 137 Page size PictBridge 119 122 Focusing the viewfinder D Eis aceianmenan 16 17 167 Perspective COMtKOI arene 162 Focu
130. essing the shutter release button halfway Recording indicator 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 Taking Photographs During Movie Recording To end movie recording take a photograph and exit to live view press the shutter release button all the way down and hold it in this position until the shutter is released 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 M 177 HE Movie Settings Choose movie frame size and sound options e Frame size Quality Option Maximum length 1920x 1080 24 fps 1280x 720 30 fps 1280x 720 25 fps 1280 x 720 10 min 1280x 720 24 fps 23 976 640x 424 24 fps e Audio Sound Option Description On Record monaural sound with movies Off Sound recording off 1 Select Movie settings Press the MENU button to display the menus Highlight Movie settings in the shooting menu and press P r EBAL a ry Auto distortion control OFF Color space SRGB Noise reduction ON al AF area mode 8 AF assist Metering i Movie settings 1 aS MENU button 2 Choose frame size and sound Movie settings recording options To choose a frame size highlight Quality and press then highlight an option and press 6
131. esults 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 E4 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 une restrictions e B 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 105mm 106 135 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 24 34mm 35 105mm used for AF assist illumination and red eye reduction 17
132. eturn 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 2s Frame interval Transition effects m Exit 113 114 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 EE Supplied Software ViewNxX 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 EE Supported Operating Systems The supplied software can be used with computers running the following operating systems e 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
133. eview copy amp Preview copy Cancel Exit to full frame playback without creating copy Create copy Create copy 163 Before and After Compare retouched copies to the original photographs This option is only available if the button is pressed to display the retouch menu when a copy or original is played back full frame 1 Selecta picture Select a retouched copy shown by a kJ icon ora photograph that has been retouched in full frame playback and press 6 2 Select Before and after Highlight Before and after in the retouch menu and press 6 3 Compare the copy with the original 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 lt or to switch between the source image and the retouched copy To view the highlighted picture full frame press and hold the amp button If the copy was created from two images using Image overlay press A or V to view the other source image If multiple copies 10003100 CSC_0013 IPG NORMAL 15 04 2010 10 02 27 4608x3072 fa Straighten Distortion control KH Fisheye C Color outline A Perspective control t Miniature effect m5 Before and after OWL 2 Cancel Options used to create copy Before dhd after Monochrome DSC_0 01 JPG CSC_OO B JPG NORMA NORMAL ON Source Retouched image copy exist for the current source imag
134. f photo was taken with ISO sensitivity auto control on 2 Displayed only if photo was taken using optional flash unit with commander function Picture CONTHOL cccccsssccsssecssssecssssccssseccsssecssssccsssecenses 18 Active D Lighting seccsssssssssssssssssssssseesssseesssees KE File NaAMe s ssssssssssssstsssseesstessstessstessstsssotesstessstessstessns 65 20 Image quality o ecsessccsssssssseeccsssssseescsssssseeecssssssseeeees 64 21 Image Sesenta e 66 Time of recording sss sssssersssssesssssseesssseesssssersssssee 18 Date of recording ssssesessseessssseesssseessssssessssseeessssee 18 Folder NAME vessessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssssssssseesssen 149 White balance ssssssssssiissssesisssesisissanisisissisesssenisrssseses 87 White balance fine tuning ssssssessssserssssseees 89 Preset NAIA sopassdecescssssie edatccpusucietessdaseoroesieacsbes 90 26 Color S DAC O sacs sic ieetereeeentliensianes 133 AUTO is displayed if photo was taken with Active D Lighting on Thumbnail Playback To display images in contact sheets of four nine or 72 images press the 9 button Calendar playback Thumbnail playback playback To Display fewer Dis pray oe ea Press 9H button to increase the number of images displayed images eee image full frame View highlighted image Press X to display the highlighted image full frame Delete highlighted See page 109 for more information photo Chan
135. g can be reduced by choosing a Flicker reduction option that matches the frequency of the local AC power supply 139 Exposure Depending on the scene exposure may differ from that which would be obtained when live view is not used Metering in live view is adjusted to suit the live view display producing photographs with exposure close to what is seen in the monitor In P S and A modes exposure can be adjusted by 5 EV in increments of 3 EV 21 81 Note that the effects of values over 3 EV or under 3 EV can not be previewed in the monitor 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 m 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 M 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 ca
136. ge Auto off timers Beep Date imprint Slot empty release lock Movie settings HDMI Flicker reduction Eye Fi upload Only available when compatible Eye Fi memory card is inserted M 150 Delete photos Changes to Image quality Image size LCD brightness Info 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 Guide mode is reset to Easy operation gt Auto when the mode dial is rotated to another setting or the camera is turned off 35 The following operations can be performed while the guide is displayed To Description Return to top level of guide Press MENU to turn the monitor on or return to the top level of the guide Turn monitor on Higangota Press lt or P to highlight a menu menu o Press A or W to highlight options in the menus Highlight Press A V lt or P to highlight Flash mode l options in displays like that shown at iy options The built in flash 0 right f pops up if needed B Move WOK amp 8 940 Select highlighted GR Press 6 to select the highlighted menu or option menu or option Press lt q to return to the previous display Return to To cancel and return to the previous HeT previous display from displays like that shown display at right highlight 9 and press 68 Exit without changing settings EE wero Move OKOK
137. ge protect Ue Description Gimin Press button to reduce the number of images displayed Q When four images are displayed press to view highlighted Use multi selector or command dial to highlight images for Highlight images full frame playback playback zoom M 107 deletion Q 109 or protection M 108 i status of highlighted See page 108 for more information photo E Return to Press shutter release button halfway Monitor will turn off shooting mode photographs can be taken immediately Display menus MENU See page 129 for more information 105 Calendar Playback To view images taken on a selected date press the 9 button when 72 images are displayed Je g Full frame Calendar playback Thumbnail playback playback Press the S button to toggle between the date list Thumbnail list and the list of thumbnails for the selected date Use ET the multi selector to highlight dates in the date list or to highlight pictures in the thumbnail list ea Zoom Date list The operations can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date list or the thumbnail list To Ue Description Toggle between date OS Press 91 button in date list to place cursor in thumbnail list and thumbnail list list Press again to return to date list Exit to thumbnail e Date list Exit to 72 frame playback playback Zoom in on e Thumbnail list Press and hold amp button to zoom in on highli
138. ghted photo highlighted picture Highlight dates Date list Highlight date Highlight images lt Thumbnail list Highlight picture Toggle full frame Date list View first picture taken on selected date playback lt Thumbnail list View highlighted picture Delete a Date list Delete all pictures taken on selected date photo s Thumbnail list Delete highlighted picture M 109 Change protect status of highlighted photo See page 108 for more information Press shutter release button halfway Monitor will turn off photographs can be taken immediately Return to shooting mode Display menus MENU See page 129 for more information 106 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Press the amp 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 To Ue Description Press to zoom in to maximum of approximately 27 x large images 20 x Zoom in or out Q ee medium images or 14x small images Press 8 amp 2 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
139. gth w NCancel C Zoom Ok Save 155 Color Balance MENU button gt g retouch menu 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 M 101 giving the distribution of tones in the copy D Cancel OKSave Increase amount of green Create retouched copy Increase amount of blue NE Increase amount of A amber Increase amount of magenta Zoom To zoom in on the image displayed in the monitor press the amp A portion of the image displayed in the monitor While the image is AE L between color balance and zoom When zoom is selected you can sk zoom in and out with the amp and buttons and scroll the image with CeDCancel_ Save button The histogram will be updated to show data only for the i Aii A zoomed in press the O n a1 button to toggle back and forth fae a E N the multi selector Small Picture MENU button gt gh retouch menu Create small copies of pictures The following sizes are available Option Description mi 640x480 Suited to television playback Lm 320x240 Suited to display on Web pages Lm 160x120 Suitable for e mail To create small copies of multiple selected pictures press MENU select Small picture in the retouch menu tab and then follow the steps below 1 Select Choose size Small picture Highlight Choose size and press gt Sel
140. h 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 EE Other Flash Units The following flash units can be used in non TTL auto and manual modes SB 80DX SB 28DX SB 28 SB 30 SB 272 SB 225 SB 23 SB 293 mode ee 26 a 25 SB 24 ae 50DX aaa 22 SB 20 es 16B SB 15 SB 21B SB 29S3 Non TTL auto Manual VY E E E E E O E REAR Rear curtain sync 7 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 174 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 the flash will fire with every shot even in modes in which the built in flash can not be used ll and amp i TTL flash control can be used at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 3200 At values over 3200 the desired r
141. hows If Off is selected the television remote can not be used to control the camera Play Slide show HDMI CEC Devices When the camera is connected to an HDMI CEC device FEE will appear in the viewfinder in place of the number of exposures remaining Device Control See the television manual for details 128 Menu Guide gt The Playback Menu Managing Images To display the playback menu press MENU and select the P playback menu tab PLAYBACK MENU gt PLAYBACK MENU a Playback folder Playback folder Display mode Display mode A Image review ON G4 Image review Rotate tall Rotate tall Slide show Slide show Print set DPOF E Print set DPOF MENU button The playback menu contains the following options Rotate tall Slide show Frame interval 2s Transition effects L Om fade Print set DPOF Delete Playback folder Current Display mode Oe Detailed photo info EE Transition effects Image review Playback Folder MENU button gt gt playback menu Choose a folder for playback 110 130 Option Description Only photos in the folder currently selected for Storage folder in the setup menu M 149 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 imag
142. ic display is shown below Shooting mode a auto auto flash off 0 23 SCENE modes ecsesseeseesees 28 P S A and M mode 73 JEJ Help icon ssesssssssssesseene 192 JEJ Flash mode csssssssnsense 68 Flash compensation 83 5 Exposure compensation 81 WJ Image quality esse 64 IMAGE S ZE sssssesscssssssseesessssees 66 BE White balance 87 BE ISO sensitivity essen 71 J Focus Mode escsssesseesee 38 55 11 AF area mode s 38 58 Rotating the Camera When the camera is rotated 90 camera orientation 16 17 19 20 21 6 18 a SS ISO A pat T22 23 2 24 25 l 27 12 Metering seesessssssssssessnessse 79 E Aperture f number 76 77 KE Active D Lighting sssse 85 A Date imprint indicator 147 Movie frame SIZ cec000 47 22 Release MOE scsecee 5 53 GPS connection Auto area AF indicator 58 A indicator sesessessesessecseeseees 98 3D tracking indicator 58 Auto ISO sensitivity FOCUS POM T eneiesuvanis 60 K indicator ssessssssessssseesssseesss 132 PZJ Eye Fi connection v4 Manual flash indicator 135 k indicator e sesessessesseseesesee 150 Flash compensation indicator 25 Battery indicator sss 23 for optional flash units 175 FYJ Beep indicator 144 K Shutter speed essen 75 77 Number of exposures Exposure indica
143. image to values x 1 5 OE between 0 1 and 2 0 Repeat for the second Zoom Select 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 Image overlay Press lt or P to highlight the Preview column ye ME baa Bio C Zoom OKOK 8 Preview the overlay Image overlay Press A or W to highlight Overlay and press wey to save the overlay without displaying a J a preview highlight Save and press 68 To return A to Step 6 and select new photos or adjust gain z Bpak Save press Qa 9 save the overlay Press 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 F 10003100 DSC_0013 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2010 11 39 32 14608x3072 m 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 1 159 NEF RAW Processing MENU button gt gh retouch menu Create JPEG copies of NEF RAW photographs 1 Select NEF RAW processing NEF RAW processing Highlight NEF RAW processing in the retouch menu and press gt to display a picture selection Z gt fay eis eF dialog listing only NEF RAW i
144. ional EP 5A power connector and EH 5a AC adapter M 178 Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month Ifa 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 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 19 20 Insert a Memory Card The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital SD memory cards available separately 0177 1 Turn the camera off 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 and open the card slot 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 V Inserting Memory Cards Inserting memory cards upside down or backwards Access lamp could damage the camera or the card Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation 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 Removing Memory Cards After confirming that th
145. isplayed while the card is formatted Do not remove the Z memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until formatting is complete M Memory Cards e 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 21 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 poi
146. l icon To remove protection from the photograph so that it can be deleted display the photograph or highlight it in the SY eae rds AE L wv 15 04 2010 10 02 27 4608x3072 thumbnail list and then press the O n it On 4 button ey button 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 O n it and 7 buttons together for about two seconds during playback 108 Deleting Photographs To delete the photograph displayed in full frame playback or the photograph highlighted in the thumbnail list press the 7 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 1 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 button A confirmation dialog will be displayed 4 4 TN 1 Delete i MOLOG EDES m GiYes g ce Cancel Cancel 25 26 Cancel AER S amp S 3 4 J 100D3100 DSC_0001 JPG 4608x3072 15 04 2010 10 02 27 Qs E G C Zoom Full frame playback Thumbnail playback Calendar playback thumbnail list 3 Press the tf button again To d
147. lecting Yes for Reset shooting options also restores Picture Control settings to their default values M 95 and resets the following Default Option Default Focus point 60 Flash mode Focus mode 55 Single servo AF 38 Exposure compensation Not displayed if i Auto area AF is Flash compensation selected for AF area mode gt Viewfinder 131 132 ISO Sensitivity Settings MENU button gt shooting menu Adjust ISO sensitivity CO 71 ISO sensitivity settings Pe SO sensitivity 100 gt Auto ISO sensitivity OFF BE Auto ISO Sensitivity If Off is chosen for Auto ISO sensitivity in P S A and M modes ISO sensitivity settings ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user ei iia 71 When On is chosen ISO sensitivity will automatically be Auto ISO sensitivity FON gt Max sensitivity 3200 adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value Min shutter spd 1 30 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
148. lluminator framed in the viewfinder the built in AF assist illuminator M 57 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 Auto area AF is selected for AF area mode gt Viewfinder or when 11 Single point AF t2 Dynamic area AF or 3D 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 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 Built in Flash MENU button gt shooting menu Choose the flash mode for the built in flash in P S A and M modes Option Description TIL TTL Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions Choose a flash level between Full and 1 32 32 of full Built in flash power At full power the built in flash has a Guide a Ws Manual Number of 13 43 m ft ISO 100 20 C 68 F TA 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 32 Manual A Ei icon blinks in the viewfinder and information display when NORM QUAL Manual is selected and the flash is raised race ar 100 Wi SO M125 5 6 i e5 Fo The SB 400 When an optional SB 400 flash unit is attached and turned
149. lowing options and press seo a A A To return to shooting mode press the SO ei shutter release button halfway 3D AF Area Mode The AF area mode used when photographs are framed in the a SHOOTING MENU viewfinder can also be selected using the AF area mode gt Auto distortion control OFF j Viewfinder option in the shooting menu QI 131 AF area mode T i i selections made in shooting modes other than P S A or M are reset K amp AF area mode S AF assist ON when another shooting mode is selected Metering a l amp Movie settings a 3D tracking 11 Points When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera Consequently 3D tracking may not produce the desired results with subjects that are the same color as the background 59 Focus Point Selection In manual focus mode or when autofocus is combined with AF area modes other than Auto area AF you can choose from 11 focus points making it possible to compose photographs with the main subject almost anywhere in the frame 1 Choose an AF area mode other than m AF area mode Single point AF 0 Auto area AF 58 ye s mm 30 2 Select the focus point Use the multi selector to select the focus point in the viewfinder or information display while the exposure meters are on Press to select the center focus point ASD E D oun NORM ER we AUTO F
150. lur 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 N 180 182 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
151. mages created O gt ey RD 4 yer with this camera Zoom OROK 2 Selecta photograph NEF RAW processing Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph to view the highlighted photograph full frame d BOP ian LE press and hold the amp button Press to select ey ey yer the highlighted photograph and proceed to the TMT eS next step 3 Adjust NEF RAW processing settings Choose image quality M 64 image size M 66 white balance 1 87 exposure compensation M 81 and a Picture Control M 94 for the JPEG copy Color space M 133 and noise reduction M 134 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 NEF RAW processing Image quality Image quality _ Image size White balance Exposure compensation Picture Control 4 Copy the photograph Highlight EXE and press 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 z 10003100 o 001 PG NORUAL MENU button 160 Quick Retouch MENU button gt g retouch menu Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast Quick retouch D Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects Press A or W to choose the amount of enha
152. mand dial sensitivity to select ISO sensitivity M 71 Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial WB White to select white balance P S A and M modes only balance m 87 Active Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial Et a A D Lighting to select an Active D Lighting option P S A and M modes only 1 85 EE 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 Exposure locks while the AE L AF L button is fa AE AF lock m AE lock only presse AE L AF L button W AF lockonly Focus locks while the AE L AF L button is pressed Exposure locks when the AE L AF L button is AE lock pressed and remains locked until the button is AERD hold 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 ED AF AER AEON except when AF F is selected in live view or during movie recording EE AE Lock At the default setting of Off exposure only locks when the Buttons AE lock AE L AF L button is pressed If On is selected exposure will also lock when the shutter release button is pressed halfway 146 Slot Empty Release Lock MENU button gt Y setup menu If Release locked is selected the shutter release button is only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the camera Selecting Enable release
153. mation M 100 Release Mode Choosing a Release Mode To choose a release mode rotate the release mode selector to the desired setting E Single frame 5 Continuous A 5 X Self timer M 54 GQ Quiet shutter release 1A 5 Release mode selector 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 Continuous Release Mode Continuous release mode Ql can not be used with the built in flash rotate the mode dial to M 24 or turn the flash off A 67 69 For information on the number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst see page 187 Buffer Size The app
154. mbering continues from the last number used or from the largest file number in the current folder whichever is higher Ifa an 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 off 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 Resets the file numbering for On to 0001 and creates a new folder with the next RESET nee photograph taken 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 anew memory card 145 Buttons MENU button gt Y setup menu Choose the roles played by the Fn and AE L AF L buttons EE 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 QUAL Image Press the Fn button and rotate the command dial quality size to select image quality and size Q 64 Fn button S0 ISO Press the Fn button and rotate the com
155. mera 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 e The ambient temperature is high e The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to record movies e 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 The Count Down Display A count down will be displayed 30 s before live view ends automatically Q 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 m Using Autofocus in Live View Autofocus is slower in live view and the m
156. mm f 4G ED VR AF S DX VR Zoom Nikkor 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6G IF ED AF S Zoom Nikkor 28 70mm f 2 8D IF ED AF S DX NIKKOR 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR II AF S NIKKOR 85mm f 1 4G AF S NIKKOR 24 70mm f 2 8G ED AF S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f 2 8G IF ED Calculating Angle of View The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 x 24 mm The size of the area exposed by the D3100 in contrast is 23 1 x 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 x 24mm Picture diagonal Picture size D3100 23 1 x 15 4 mm Angle of view 35mm format Angle of view D3100 171 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 The AS 15 Sync Terminal Adapter
157. movie back as described on page 49 pressing 4 to start and resume playback and 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 Starting and Ending Frames The starting frame is shown by a P icon the final frame by a P icon 3 Display the retouch menu Edit movie Press the AE L AF L button to display the retouch menu A i 2 Choose end point Q Save selected frame fa NCancel AE L AF L button 4 Choose an option Edit movie To create a copy that includes the current ME Choose start point OD frame and all following frames highlight a I Choose end point Q Save selected frame Choose start point in the edit movie menu and press Select Choose end point TI create a copy that includes the current frame and all preceding frames 5 Delete frames 18 meresseozezee Press A to delete all frames before Choose r start point or after Choose end point the current frame 6 Save the copy Highlight Yes and press 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 icon in full frame playback V Trimming Movies Movies must be at least two seconds long If a copy can not be created at the current playback positi
158. mperatures 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 15 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 Mounting mark i CPU contacts Q 168 Rear lens cap es A M switch see below VR vibration reduction switch Q 17 Focus ring LO 43 62 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 mo
159. n The setup menu contains the following options Option fait jE Auto image rotation O 141 Dust Off ref photo eT Auto off timers Normal 143 Self timer delay 143 Beep o Rangefinder 144 File number sequence 145 Buttons 146 146 ISO sensitivity AE L AF L button AE AF lock off HDMI Time zone and date 2 GPS 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 M 150 Reset Setup Options MENU button gt setup menu 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 136 LCD Brightness MENU button gt Y setup menu Press A or W to choose monitor brightness Choose higher LCD brightness values for increased brightness lower values for reduced brightness Info Display Format MENU button gt setup menu Choose from the following two formats for the information display 6 IE Programmed auto 1125 F5 6 Fs o 0 0 0 0 Classic Q 138 1 Select a format Info display format Highlight an option and press gt mm Classic Graphic 2 Selecta background color Info display format Highlight a background color and press Choose from blue black or orange Classic or Z HGE a green black or brown Graphic V 137 138 The Class
160. n 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 error flash unit Contact Nikon authorized service representative 193 194 Indicator Monitor Error Press shutter release button again Start up error Contact a Nikon authorized service representative Autoexposure error Unable to start live view Please wait for camera to cool Folder contains no images Cannot display this file Cannot select this file No image for retouching Check printer Check paper Paper jam Out of paper Check ink supply Out of ink Viewfinder LH Release shutter If error persists or appears frequently consult Nikon authorized service representative Consult Nikon authorized service representative Wait for the internal circuits to cool before i 42 48 resuming live view or movie recording Folder selected for playback contains no images Insert another memory card or select a different oe 129 folder File has been created or modified using a computer or different make of camera or file is 152 corrupt 160 for use with NEF RAW processing Check printer To resume select Continue if Paper is not selected size Insert paper of correct Insert paper of selected size and select Continue Check ink To resume select Continue
161. ncement The effect can be previewed in the edit display Press to copy the CDCancel_C amp IZoom_OW Save photograph Straighten MENU button gt gh retouch menu Create a straightened copy of the selected image Press gt to rotate the image clockwise by up to five degrees in increments of approximately 0 25 degrees q to rotate it counterclockwise note that edges of the image will be trimmed to create a square copy Press to copy the photograph or press gt to exit to playback without creating a copy Distortion Control MENU button gt g retouch menu 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 to reduce barrel distortion lt to reduce pin cushion distortion note that greater amounts of distortion control result in more of the edges being cropped out Press k to copy the photograph or press gt to exit to playback without creating a copy iV 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 161 Fisheye MENU button gt gh retouch menu Create copies that appear to have been taken with a fisheye lens
162. nd mouth Moir Moir 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 moir 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 e Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment e Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat e Keep the battery terminals clean e Turn the product off before replacing the battery e 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 e 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 p
163. ng Number of shots remaining before memory buffer TANS E E E anes 53 White balance recording indicator cssessesesseseeseeseeees 90 Exposure compensation value PE AAEE EE TAA 81 Flash compensation VAlUe sssseesssssessssseersssssessssssees 83 ISO SENSITIVITY eeeceeseeees 71 K appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 14 Flash ready indicator Flexible program indicator sactecccacdcesecesnsscerisice Flash compensation INGICATON sesesseseeseeseseesees Exposure compensation indicator e eseeseseeseeseeeesees Auto ISO sensitivity INGICATON ssesesseseeseeseeeesees Warning indicatot Camera Menus Most shooting playback and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus To view the menus press the MENU button MENU button Tabs Choose from the following menus e gt Playback ZO 129 e Kf Retouch 151 Shooting M 131 S Recent settings M 165 e T Setup Z 136 Slider shows position in current menu Format memory card LCD brightness Info display format Current settings are shown by icons Menu options Options in current menu ka Ifa 2 icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the Va Cees monitor help can be displayed by pressing the Qt rae me settings to button A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed Press A or
164. ng 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 f 3 5 5 6 Lens construction 11 elements in 8 groups including 1 aspherical element Angle of view 76 28 50 Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters 18 24 35 45 55 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 from focal plane at all zoom positions Diaphragm blades 7 rounded diaphragm opening Diaphragm Fully automatic Aperture range e 18mm focal length f 3 5 22 e 55mm focal length f 5 6 36 Metering Full aperture Filter attachment size 52 mm P 0 75 mm Dimensions Approx 73 mm diameter x 79 5 mm 2 9 x 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 EE 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 th
165. nsmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without Nikon s prior written permission e 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 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 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 The following apply only tousersin EEEE European countries e This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management e Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product e 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 ATTENTION Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada This symbol on the battery indi cates that the battery is
166. nt Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are unable to focus the viewfinder as described above select single servo autofocus AF S A 55 single point AF lt N 58 and the center focus point M 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 I 176 22 S Basic Photography and Playback Point and Shoot Photography a and Modes This section describes how to take photographs in 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 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 OA E350 y s Check the battery level in the information display or the viewfinder if the monitor is off C 125 75 6 os press the lt amp button to view the information display if the monitor does not
167. nts when the flash should be no less than one meter 39 in from the subject 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 N Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product e Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment e Do not short or disassemble the battery e Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery If you are using an AC adapter be sure it is unplugged e Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards e Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat e Do not immerse in or expose to water e Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins e Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged To avoid damage to the product be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains e When the battery is not in use attach the terminal cover and store in a cool dry place e 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
168. ocus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing in AF A AF S and AF C focus modes M 55 making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus point in the final composition If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus M 56 you can also focus on another subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to recompose the photograph Focus lock is most effective when an option other than Auto area AF is selected for AF area mode M 58 1 Focus Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter release button halfway to initiate focus Check that the in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder 60 2 Lock focus AF A and AF C focus modes With the shutter release Shutter release button button pressed halfway press the AE L AF L button to lock both focus and exposure an AE L icon will be displayed in the viewfinder M 80 Focus will remain locked while the AE L AF L button is pressed even if you later remove your finger from the shutter release button AF S focus mode Focus will lock automatically when the in focus indicator appears and remain locked until you remove your finger from the shutter release button Focus can also be locked by pressing the AE L AF L button see above 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep the shutter release button pressed halfway AF S or ke
169. od 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 201 Supplied Accessories e 52mm Snap on Front Lens Cap LC 52 Optional Accessories e 52mm screw on filters e LF 1 and LF 4 rear lens caps e Flexible Lens Pouch CL 0815 e Lens Hood HB 45 attaches as shown at right 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 J a oe q sro cle siting ie Example A far off portrait subject at some distance from the background g OKO S eh My a l pae N 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 P RY dee R Pipe A a T a st t 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
170. oints will be briefly highlighted a beep will sound a beep may not sound if the subject is moving and the in focus indicator will appear in the viewfinder In focus indicator Description Subject in focus Camera unable to focus using autofocus See page 56 In focus Buffer indicator capacity blinks While the shutter release button is pressed halfway the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory buffer Q 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 A photograph The access lamp next to the memory G card slot cover will light and the photograph will be rc displayed in the monitor for a few seconds the photo will automatically clear from the display when the Access lamp 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 a NORMAL 4608x3072 26 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 aN N lt gt Focus press halfway Shoot press all the way down Auto Meter Off The viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations a
171. on 4 4 v4 v 1 Reset when mode dial is rotated to new setting 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 Imagesze Flesket _No ofimages Buffer capacity NEF RAW Wew SSB 100 PEG fine 100 100 100 JPEG normal 2 0 MB 100 100 17MB 100 JPEG basic 100 100 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 CO 134 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 187 188 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 M 22 176 Displays turn off without warning Choose longer delays for Auto off timers V 143 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 V 139 and that battery is charged Cam
172. on Built Optional flash in flash changes to Optional flash allowing the flash control mode amp for the SB 400 to be selected from TTL and Manual M Manual 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 1 67 172 e 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 e 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 135 T The Setup Menu Camera Setup To display the setup menu press MENU and select the setup menu tab SETUP MENU Q SETUP MENU Reset setup options sli Reset setup options ormat memory card m Format memory card CD brightness LCD brightness Info display format a Info display format a Auto info display a Auto info display Clean image sensor we Clean image sensor Mirror lock up Mirror lock up MENU butto
173. on 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 The Retouch Menu Movies can also be edited using the Edit movie option RETOUCH MENU in the retouch menu M 151 Straighten Distortion control Fisheye 4 Color outline Perspective control Miniature effect 51 52 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 Edit movie Press the AE L AF L button to display the LW Ch d point retouch menu ie ATANA B CEA AE L AF L button 3 Choose Save selected frame Edit movie Highlight Save selected frame and press Xf Choose start point J Choose end point Save selected frame Cancel 4 Create a still copy Press A to create a still copy of the current frame 5 Save the copy Highlight Yes and press to create a JPEG copy of the selected frame Movie stills are indicated by a Micon in full frame playback 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 infor
174. on to 0 Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off 83 84 The A 4 and 4 Buttons Flash compensation can also be set by rotating the command dial while pressing the Ei4 4 and 4 buttons The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display ma 03 Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with optional SB 900 SB 800 SB 600 SB 400 or SB R200 flash units The SB 900 SB 800 and SB 600 also allow flash compensation to be set using the controls on the flash unit The flash compensation selected with the optional flash unit is added to the flash compensation selected with the camera Active D Lighting When ON On is selected the camera automatically adjusts Active D Lighting during shooting to preserve details in highlights and shadows creating photographs with natural contrast Use for high contrast scenes for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day It is most effective when used with amp Matrix metering QO 79 Active D Lighting OFF Off Active D Lighting ON On 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the button Press the amp button again to place the cursor in the information display FISD HD aya NORM Image quality 100 AF A m 125 55 6 not BON
175. onitor 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 Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode M 62 rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus To magnify the view in the monitor up to about 6 8 X for precise focus press the amp 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 9 amp 2 to zoom out Q button Navigation window 43 44 Recording and Viewing Movies Reco
176. or 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 e 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 e Manual focus MF Electronic rangefinder can be used 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 AUTO oy a 2 amp amp is Auto flash with auto pop up P S A M Manual pop up with button release Approx 12 39 13 43 with manual flash m ft ISO 100 20 C 68 F e 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 e Auto aperture Available with SB 900 SB 800 and CPU lens e Non TTL auto Supported flash units include SB 900 SB 800 SB 80DX SB 28DX SB 28 SB 27 and SB 22S e Distance priority manual Available with SB 900 and SB 800 e a 2 amp amp Auto auto with red eye reduction off fill flash and red eye reduction available with optional flash units e g Auto slow sync auto slow sync with red eye reduction off slow sync
177. os 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 203 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 e Single frame release mode CIPA standard Approximately 550 shots e 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 AUTO ISO sensitivity set to ISO 100 shutt
178. ost costs E aeons eect a se eee 190 DVIPS GEN cAI ON Src icacuacauiecaaSssucenausoessesessesenctscncosmetorsanevanestnceacysanessavcaneeestansansnantnceredntsaetetntaeaney 191 Error MessagesS s seeseseesesessessssessssesossesesessesssreseoseseoneseososossssossssesessosessosessoresroresesresesresesseses 192 PECCATO ae A E E E 195 Pare UE E 204 DIN EE EA E E E E E A E A 205 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 A This icon marks warnings To prevent possible injury read all warnings before using this Nikon product EE WARNINGS Keep the sun out of the frame 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 ZN 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 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 Z
179. ounted 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 SB R200 2 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 4 173 The following features are available with CLS compatible flash units Advanced Wireless Lighting Commander Remote SB 900 Ln 900 SB 900 Flash mode feature SB 800 SB 600 SB 400 T R200 Y i TTL i TTL balanced fill flash for digital SLR 2 Perper ale be E M ere as ee E E EE a aim se et pe ee ee wma O a 7 rRe Ww AF assist for multi area AF 2 Pw w w vw Flash Color Information Communication v KA aEMReararaingne V v v v v v v v Redeyeredution v v v v oN Powerzoom I a el e e BUTOSO SENSIEIVItY Control ATA E ee ES SE 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 flas
180. ower connector available separately Tripod socket Tripod socket 1 4 in ISO 1222 Dimensions weight Dimensions W x H x D Approx 124 x 96 x 74 5 mm 4 9 x 3 8 x 2 9 in Weight Approx 505 g 1 Ib 1 8 oz with battery and memory card but without body cap approx 455 g 1 Ib camera body only Operating environment Temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Humidity Less than 85 no condensation e Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with a fully charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 C 68 F e 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 199 200 MH 24 battery charger Rated input AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2 A maximum Rated output DC 8 4 V 0 9A Supported batteries Nikon rechargeable Li ion battery EN EL14 Charging time Approx 1 hour and 30 minutes when no charge remains Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions W x H x D Approx 70 x 26 x 97 mm 2 8 x 1 0 x 3 8 in excluding plug adapter Weight Approx 89 g 3 1 oz excluding plug adapter EN EL14 rechargeable Li ion battery Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated capacity 7 4V 1030 mAh Dimensions W x H x D Approx 38 x 53 x 14 mm 1 5 x 2 1 x 0 6 in Weight Approx 48 g 1 7 oz excludi
181. page 123 for more information 120 3 Select pictures or choose a date If you chose Print select or Print DPOF in Print select Step 2 use the multi selector to scroll through 024 ey o the pictures on the memory card To display By Fem Fina the current picture full screen press and Be re 5 6 v amp OSet Zoom OKOK hold the amp button To select the current picture for printing press the 2 button and press A The picture will be marked with a amp icon and the number of prints will be set to 1 Keeping the 9 button pressed press A or F to specify the number of prints up to 99 to deselect the picture press V when the number of prints is 1 Continue until all the desired pictures have been selected V Selecting Photographs for Printing NEF RAW photographs M 64 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 160 If you chose Select date in Step 2 press A or V Select date to highlight a date and press to toggle the TEEARU o 16 04 2010 REM oO 18 04 2010 highlighted date on or off To view the pictures taken on the selected date press QET Use the multi selector to scroll through the pictures or press and hold amp to view the E button View parerea mam e current picture full screen Press 9 again to photos for selected Meman return to the date sel
182. played Press amp to increase size of crop 9 to decrease Choose position of crop using multi selector and press 6 Note that print quality may drop if small crops are printed at large sizes JX 5 0 OKOK 119 4 start printing Pa Select Start printing and press to start printing To cancel before all copies have been 7 printed press 6 eat OK Cancel 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 M 147 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 MENU button in the PictBridge playback display see Step 3 on page 118 ANTEN 100D3100 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 4608x3072 15 04 2010 10 02 27 COA MENU button 2 Choose an option PictBridge Highlight one of the following options and press gt A Select date Print DPOF Index print e Print select Select pictures for printing e Select date Print one copy of all the pictures taken on a selected date e Print DPOF Print an existing print order created with the Print set DPOF option in the playback menu M 124 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
183. played in the following instances the camera may also become noticeably warm but this does not indicate a malfunction e The ambient temperature is high e The camera has been used for extended periods in live view or to record movies e 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 The Count Down Display A count down will be displayed in red 30 s before movie recording ends automatically M 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 Viewing Movies Movies are indicated by a icon in full frame playback M 99 Press to start playback MR icon Length Current position total length Ca GD 10003100 DSC_0013 MOV 15 04 2010 12 50 00 CHIE DC Volume Guide The following operations can be performed To Ue Description Pause Pause playback a ox Play Resume playback when movie is paused or during rewind advance Speed doubles with each press from 2x
184. played when the beep is on when it is off solu 125 F5 6 cz Rangefinder MENU button gt Y setup menu Choose On to use the exposure indicator to determine whether the camera is correctly focused in manual focus mode M 62 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 Focus point is slightly in Focus point is well front of subject behind subject Camera in focus Camera can not determine correct focus Focus point is well in front of subject 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 M 56 The electronic rangefinder is not available during live view 144 File Number Sequence MENU button gt setup menu 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 anew memory card inserted in the camera file nu
185. pported by current printer are not listed Press A or 3 5x5 in Page size W to choose page size to print at default page size for in current printer select Printer default then press to select and return to previous menu No of copies Menu shown at right will be displayed Press A or VW to choose number of copies maximum 99 then press 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 A or W to 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 No border to select and return to previous menu Only options supported by current printer will be displayed Border Time stamp Menu shown at right will be displayed Press A or VW to choose Printer default print using current printer Time eee La ie a settings Print time stamp print time and date of Cece aaa OW P recording on photo or No time stamp then press 0 to BENTTE select and return to previous menu Cropping This option is available only with printers that support cropping Menu shown at right will be displayed To exit Ee z without cropping picture highlight No cropping and l press To crop picture highlight Crop and press gt Wb Cropping If Crop is selected dialog shown at right will be a Cropping dis
186. 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 M 120 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 M 64 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 CQ 160 Print orders may not print correctly if images are deleted using a computer or other device after the print order is created 125 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 M 139 matches that used in the TV 1 Turn the camera off Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconn
187. ps manual focus mode M or S shutter speed 250 s or faster and other settings at default values 25 105 TTL exposure metering using 420 pixel RGB sensor e Matrix 3D color matrix metering II type G and D lenses color matrix metering II other CPU lenses e Center weighted Weight of 75 given to 8 mm circle in center of frame e Spot Meters 3 5 mm circle about 2 5 of frame centered on selected focus point e Matrix or center weighted metering 0 20 EV e Spot metering 2 20 EV CPU AUTO Auto modes auto auto flash off scene modes portrait landscape amp child amp sports amp close up si night portrait programmed auto with flexible program P shutter priority auto aperture priority auto A manual M Exposure compensation 5 5 EV in increments of 3 EV Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value with AE L AF L button Exposure ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index Active D Lighting Focus Autofocus Detection range Lens servo Focus point AF area mode Focus lock Flash Built in flash Guide Number Flash control Flash mode 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 Nikon Multi CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection 11 focus points including one cross type sens
188. r 1 Ready the camera Open the battery chamber and power connector 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 3 and the EP 5A power cable to the DC socket A icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector 178 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 e are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 e are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios e 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 using the camera at the beach or seaside wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly body dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly Important Dus
189. rding 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 lOr The 0 Icon A icon 37 indicates that movies can not be recorded Live view switch Before Recording Set aperture before recording in mode A or M 2 Choose a focus mode Press the lt button and select a focus mode as described in Step 2 of Live View M 38 o so KON 00 00 iim Camera Noise The camera may record lens noise during q button autofocus or vibration reduction 3 Choose an AF area mode 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 M 39 40 Note that the number of subjects that can be detected in face priority AF drops during movie recording 45 5 46 Start recording Tm 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 m and modes exposure can Movie record button be locked by pressing the AE L AF L button M 80 or in modes P S and A altered by up to 3 EV in steps of 3 EV using exposure compensation M 81 Focus can be locked by pr
190. re 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 M 143 il 4G Exposure meters on The Built in Flash If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in 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 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 2 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 EE The Mode Dial The following scenes can be selected with the mode Mode dial dial Mode Portrait Landscape Child Sports Close up Night portrait EE Scene Modes Be Ke sf Key Bl Ing KA Portrait hs Di vem Hr Dy Des Use for portraits
191. re 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 24mm 2 5m 8 ft 2in 20 mm 3 0 m 9 ft 10 in 24mm 1 0m 3 ft 3 in 28 mm 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in 35mm 1 0m 3 ft 3 in AF S DX NIKKOR 16 85mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR 24 85 mm No vignetting 24mm 2 0 m 6 ft 7 in AF S Zoom Nikkor 17 35mm f 2 8D IF ED 28 mm 1 0m 3 ft 3 in 35mm No vignetting 28 mm 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 17 55mm f 2 8G IF ED 35mm 1 0m 3 ft 3 in 45 55 mm No vignetting 24mm 1 0m 3 ft 3 in 28 35 mm No vignetting 18mm 1 0m 3 ft 3 in 24 70 mm No vignetting 18mm 2 5m 8 ft 2in 24mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in 18mm 1 0m 3 ft 3 in 24 135 mm No vignetting AF S DX VR Zoom Nikkor 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6G IF ED 24mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in AF S DX NIKKOR 18 200mm f 3 5 5 6G ED VR II 35 200 mm No vignetting 24mm 2 5m 8 ft 2in AF Zoom Nikkor 20 35mm f 2 8D IF 28 mm 1 0 m 3 ft 3 in 35mm No vignetting AF S NIKKOR 24mm f 1 4G ED 24mm 1 0m 3 ft 3 in 35mm 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in AF S NIKKOR 24 70mm f 2 8G ED 50mm 1 0m 3 ft 3 in 70mm No vignetting 24mm 1 0m 3 ft 3 in 28 120 mm No vignetting AF S NIKKOR 24 120mm f 4G ED VR 24mm 2 5m 8 ft 2in 28 mm 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in 35mm 1 0m 3 ft 3 in 35mm 1 5 m 4 ft 11 in 50 70 mm No vignetting AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 12 24mm f 4G IF ED AF S NIKKOR 16 35mm f 4G ED VR AF Zoom Nikkor 18 35mm f 3 5 4 5D IF ED AF S DX Zoom
192. ribed in Step 2 on the previous page a Clean now Highlight Clean at and press gt Clean at 2 Select an option Clean image sensor Highlight an option and press 6 SE Y ON Startup 0FF Shutdown OA Startup amp shutdown OK Cleaning off m 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 182 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 181 182 EE Manual Cleaning If foreign matter can not be removed from the low pass filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu M 180 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 option
193. rol 161 m O Before and after 2 164 1 Can only be selected by pressing MENU button and selecting amp 4 tab 2 Available only if button is pressed in full frame playback when a retouched image or original is displayed Retouching Copies With the exceptions of Image overlay and Edit movie gt 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 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 M 147 may however be cropped out or illegible depending on the retouch options used 151 Creating Retouched Copies To create a retouched copy 1 Display retouch options i RETOUCH MENU Highlight the desired item in the retouch menu ae Trim and press gt Monochrome Filter effects E Small picture 2 Selecta picture Color balance Highlight a picture and press Retouch E The camera may not be able to display or retouch BS 5 images created with other devices Zoom OK 3 Select retouch options For more information see the section for the selected item To exit without creating
194. roximate number of images that can be stored in the s s6 Cr 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 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 M 141 53 Self Timer Mode The self timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self portraits T Mount the camera ona 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 3 Frame the photograph Cover the Viewfinder When taking photos without youreyeto DK 20 rubber eyecup DK 5 eyepiece cap the viewfinder remove the DK 20 rubber eyecup and insert the supplied DK 5 eyepiece cap as shown This prevents light entering via the 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
195. rvo AF AF F e Manual focus MF 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 amp and modes TTL exposure metering using main image sensor Matrix e 1 920 x 1 080 24p 24 fps e 1 280 x 720 30p 30 fps 23 976 fps 29 97 fps e 1 280 x 720 25p 25 fps e 1 280 x 720 24p 24 fps e 640 x 424 24p 24 fps 23 976 fps 23 976 fps MOV H 264 MPEG 4 Advanced Video Coding Linear PCM Built in monaural microphone 7 5 cm 3 in approx 230k dot TFT LCD with 100 frame coverage and brightness adjustment 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 Interface USB Hi Speed USB Video output NTSC PAL HDMI output Type C mini pin HDMI connector Accessory terminal 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 p
196. ry colors MC Monochrome Take monochrome photographs PT Portrait Process portraits for skin with natural texture and a rounded feel LS Landscape Produces vibrant landscapes and cityscapes ENL Neutral IVI Vivid 1 Display Picture Controls To display the menus press the MENU button Highlight Set Picture Control in the LL i SHOOTING MENU a i shooting options Bi ae quality NORM al Image size shooting menu and press to display a list White balance AUTO ISO sensitivity settings of Picture Controls E Active D Lighting oF MENU button 2 Choose a Picture Control Set Picture Control Highlight an option and press 0 een EWI Vivid OK FNC Monochrome EPT Portrait ELS Landscape Grid Adjust 94 Modifying Picture Controls Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the user s creative intent Choose a balanced combination of settings Sharpening using Quick adjust or make manual adjustments to individual ae rigntness settings Saturation Hue B Grid QHOK Reset 1 Display the Picture Control menu E SHOOTING MENU To display the menus press the MENU button Set Picture Control TE Highlight Set Picture Control in the pg eaa Non P 4 mage size shooting menu and press P White balance AUTO ISO sensitivity settings Active D Lighting OFF MENU button 2 Select a Picture Control Set Picture Control Highlight the desired Picture
197. s mode the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture To take photographs in programmed auto 1 Rotate the mode dial to P Mode dial Flexible Program In mode P different combinations of shutter speed AD E D aua NORM and aperture can be selected by rotating the E yp we AUTO E 100 command dial flexible program Rotate the dial igen i to the right for large apertures low f numbers that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that 3 7 00A 00 freeze motion Rotate the dial to the left for small 2 940 apertures high f numbers that increase depth of Command dial sen field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion All combinations produce the same exposure While flexible program is in effect a amp P5 indicator appears in the viewfinder and information display To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings rotate the command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed choose another mode or turn the camera off 74 Mode S Shutter Priority Auto In shutter priority auto you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects fast shutter sp
198. s mode SWITCH s 16 62 LENS CaP q6 Photo info sssssssssssssssssrssssreen 100 130 FO Malinen nirna nnota 21 Lens FOCUS FING sssssssssesssssserrressssseeeee 16 PICUB NOG Eassa 117 203 Format memory card eeesssssssssssseee 21 Lens mount 2 16 63 Picture Controls wee 94 95 Frame interval Slide show 112 Lens VR SWITCH esecsecccescccccscccceece 16 17 Playback sssssssssseeessssesssssssssssssss 30 99 FrOnt CUrtain SYMC sssrnsessnense 69 ENS Oeics cecastenceaas 37 45 Playback Folder 129 Full frame playback esesseseeee 99 Live View SWitCh nessscssasesnseee 37 45 Playback information 100 130 Full time servo AF wees 38 Live VieW MOVIE waresetenenentene 38 Playback MEM ween 123 Playback ZOOM nssssessssssseressssseeess 107 SO Me Portrait Set Picture Control 94 CP 98 177 Magenta vss 89 156 Preset manual White balance 87 OP a 98 104 Manual n 62 77 90 GPS Cd te eetenttartncnwauiiawen 104 Manual fOCUS cccccccosceccceeee 43 62 Press the shutter release button BICC aonn 69156 Mati ssrin 79 all the way down sss ADA Green intensifier Filter effects Max SensitiVity usessesssensee Da ee clean 155 Maximum aperture sssini 63 halfway E EE 26 27 Guide mode necsssneenssoneeseeneenees 33 Medium Image size sessssss 66 Print DPOF esessssssrntnssnenensn 120 H Memory buffer sessssssseuesnee 26 53 Print Sele Ctesi 120 ee Memory card crasscsceue 20
199. s point can be selected from any of the 11 focus points After positioning the subject in the selected focus point press the shutter release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in focus indicator is displayed Note that with the subjects listed on page 56 the in focus indicator may sometimes be displayed when the subject is not in focus confirm focus in the viewfinder before shooting Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between your subject and the camera measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46 5 mm 1 83 in Focal plane mark The Exposure Indicator If desired the exposure indicator can be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of or behind the subject M 144 63 64 Image Quality and Size Together image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card Larger higher quality images can be printed at larger sizes but also require more memory meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card M 187 Image Quality Choose a file format and compression ratio image quality Option Description NEF RAW NEF Two images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one fine quality JPEG JPEGfine JPEG image Raw 12 bit data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory NEF RAW NEF
200. s the MENU button and select Slide show in the playback menu ZH MENU button 2 Select Start To start the slide show highlight Start in the slide show menu and press W 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 gt PLAYBACK MENU e Delete Playback folder Display mode G4 Image review ON 85 Rotate tall OFF Slide show Print set DPOF 4 ga Slide show Start Frame interval 2s Transition effects Pause OK a Slide show Frame interval 3s 35 5s 55 ils 10 s To choose the transition between frames select Transition effects and choose from the following options e Zoom fade Frames fade into one another with a zoom effect e Cube This transition takes the form of a rotating cube with the current picture on one face and the next picture on another e None No transition between frames The following operations can be performed while the slide show is in progress To o Use Description Press lt q to return to previous frame P to ski Skip back skip ahead pone p p View additional photo info Change photo info displayed M 100 Pause resume slide show Pause show Press again to resume Exit to playback menu MENU See page 129 for more information Exit to playback mode End show and r
201. se a smaller aperture larger f number Time Zone and Date MENU button gt setup menu Change time zones set the camera clock choose the date Time zone and date j j j j Time zone display order and turn daylight saving time on or off oie z er Date format D M Y Option Description Daylight saving time OFF Choose a time zone The camera clock is London Casablanca Time zone eee UTC 0 automatically set to the time in the new time zone RE Date and time Set the camera clock M 18 Choose the order in which the day month and year are displayed Turn daylight saving time on or off The camera clock will automatically be advanced or set back one hour The default setting is Off Date format Daylight saving time 139 Language MENU button gt setup menu Choose a language for camera menus and messages The following options are available Option Description Option Description Option Description Cz e tina Czech It Italiano Italian Sv Svenska Swedish Dk Dansk Danish NI Nederlands Dutch Tr T rk e Turkish De Deutsch German No Norsk Norwegian Traditional En English English PI Polski Polish me EN He Chinese Es Espanol Spanish Pt Portugu s Portuguese o pa Simplified fa ALA Fr Francais French Ru Pycckun Russian Chinese Id Indonesia Indonesian Fi Suomi Finnish A Api Japanese et 2 Korean Image Comment MENU button gt setup menu Add a comment to new photographs as they
202. se force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle 117 USB Hubs Connect the camera directly to the printer do not connect the cable via a USB hub 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 the core for USB cables to the USB cable as shown 3 Turn the camera on A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor followed by a PictBridge playback display PictBridge 10003100 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2010 10 02 27 4608x3072 Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 Selecta picture Press lt or P to view additional pictures or press A or F to view photo information M 100 Press the amp button to zoom in on the current frame 107 press F to exit zoom To view six TOD TSC OU Pe RL pictures at a time press the 9 button Use the multi selector to highlight pictures or press amp to display the highlighted picture full frame a 2 Display printing options a Setup Press to display PictBridge printing options ee No of copies Border Time stamp E Cropping 118 3 Adjust printing options Press A or W to highlight an option and press gt to select Option Description Page size Menu of page sizes will be displayed options not Printer default OK su
203. seeees 74 WB White balance cccececeeees 87 PRE Preset manual cecseee 90 E Single frame essecssecseeees 5 53 Ty CONTINUOUS uu eseessesseeseesseeee 5 53 Self timer s 0 5 53 54 143 8 Quiet shutter release 5 53 t1 Single point AF esses 58 Et Dynamic area AF 58 m Auto area AF ecsecsesecsssecseens 58 3D 3D tracking 11 points 58 Matrix sessssssssccsssesteossacsserssbarssbastecs 79 Center weighted cscce 79 US SOD scssccacanisnstensccccriaeisiccaaansbneee 79 Flash compensation 83 Exposure compensation 81 GIGI aesteccceateintyeneloncne antes 11 focus indicator 26 60 63 4 flash ready indicator 27 D Beep indicator 144 Numerics 3D color matrix metering Il 79 3D tracking cecsscscsscscsscessscesecaees 58 3D tracking 11 points AF area MODE onenn nano RE 58 420 pixel RGB SENSOTF c secseseeees 79 A A V Cable sseasasvessssasevneswassivesss 126 176 AC Adapter eecesesseseseeseees 176 178 PCCOSSOUNGS sensesoesessessesorersressesssees 176 Active D Lighting 00 85 146 Adobe RGB sicuwcuiaveumiiune 133 AE IOGK sutsiitoctinmiestenmates 80 146 PEA steatitian vai ainnndeiileen 80 146 AELA F Li enmamatwinaniatwin 146 AE L AF L button 61 80 146 FE section aetna 55 61 AF area MOE ccesecsesesseseeeeees 38 58
204. seeoseeosserosseesseessseessee 76 Mod M Ma alsensrssur na 77 DDO U dence ee een eae ee eee ee ee ee ee een AS 79 cide ge E nett wane E E E eer ert A E 79 POTO SOS UI LOCK cesacostse seca cetera eee eee ee eta 80 EXO OSUPEC ON MOSS AU OM eari n a E aE e E 81 Belo Se a7 Ole gic UON a aE e AEE SEEE i 83 Active D Lighting wrssessssssercessessssdenssssvevenesedsvsnsavesededeuseeavevssavevevensasesavenensdenssstsasesensuesstsessossedeebeis 85 WaR Balan a a E E tee pee meet ees 87 Fine Tuning White BalanCe sesessssessseesseessseessseesseesseeosseeosseessseesseeosseosseeosseesseesneeesseeessees 89 PES NaN MO AN A E N E A E A A A 90 PICANTE CONU O lE araa S 94 Selecting a Picture Control e esesessssessseessseesssessseeosseesseesseosseeosseesseessseosserossersseeonseossseesse 94 Modifying Picture CONtrols sscsssssssssscssssssssessscsssssscsecsssnsssssecsessessscsssassessecseensesseeseess 95 Ug 5 cane cao oera ene en ore ret re ere re nner A rene eee 98 More on Playback 99 F ll Frame Playback essensa iran 99 Photo Diormnmat Onions tn ran cate tanec armen eee tte rr eee 100 MPM INA PlayDac Kssr arasaxesien nannies 105 Calendar PIAVDAGK eseun ONE eae 106 Taking a Closer Look Playback ZOOM essesssesssesssessseesseesseesseessesssesssesssessseosseesseesseess 107 Protecting Photographs from Deletion sssesssessseesseesseesseesseessecsseeesseesseesseesseesssessss 108 DELNO FNO OOI 01g S air E E E
205. selected focus point only Use with stationary subjects In AF A and AF C focus modes user selects focus point manually M 60 but camera will focus based on information from surrounding focus lt 2 Dynamic area AF points if subject briefly leaves selected point Use with erratically moving subjects In AF S focus mode user selects focus point manually 60 camera focuses on subject in selected focus point only Auto area AF Camera automatically detects subject and selects focus point In AF A and AF C focus modes user selects focus point using multi selector M 60 If subject moves after camera has focused camera uses 3D 3D tracking tracking to select new focus point and keep focus locked on original 11 points subject while shutter release button is pressed halfway If subject leaves viewfinder remove your finger from shutter release button and recompose photograph with subject in selected focus point 1 Single point AF 3D 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the button Press the amp button again to place the cursor in the information display Image quality HA 0 0 E4 0 0 Information display button 2 Display AF area mode options AF area mode Highlight the current AF area mode in the information display and press not FAON 00 00 iim 58 3 Choose an AF area mode Af area mode Highlight one of the fol
206. set by pressing the E4 button and rotating the command dial The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display Mode M In mode M exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator shutter speed and aperture do not change Using a Flash When a flash is used exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level 82 Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background Choose from values between 3 EV darker and 1 EV brighter in increments of 1 3 EV in general positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the button Press the amp button again to place the cursor in the information display FISD HD aya NORM Image quality 100 D 1 125 F5 6 EA 4 00A 00 Ha 0 0 4 0 0 i080 x 2 Sa Information display button 2 Display flash compensation options Flash compensation am OM Highlight flash compensation in the information 100 display and press mm so FAON a 0 0 o tg 3 Choose a value Highlight a value and press 68 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensati
207. sing the NEF RAW processing option in the retouch menu I 160 NEF RAW JPEG Fine When photographs taken at NEF RAW JPEG fine are viewed on the camera only the JPEG image will be displayed When photographs taken at these settings are deleted both NEF and JPEG images will be deleted File Names Photographs are stored as image files with names of the form DSC_nnnn xxx where nnnn is a four digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera and xxx is one of the following three letter extensions NEF for NEF images JPG for JPEG images or MOV for movies The NEF and JPEG files recorded at a setting of NEF RAW JPEG fine have the same file names but different extensions Small copies created with the small picture option in the retouch menu have file names beginning with SSC_ and ending with the extension JPG e g SSC_0001 JPG copies created with the movie edit options M 50 have file names beginning with DSC_ and ending with the extension MOV trimmed copies e g DSC_0001 MOV or JPG JPEG stills copies created with the other options in the retouch menu have file names beginning with CSC e g CSC_0001 JPG Images recorded with the Color space option in the shooting menu set to Adobe RGB M 133 have names that begin with an underscore e g DSC0001 JPG The Shooting Menu Image quality can also b
208. snsoustsonssesccvisctiasistviaranancioaanstecnertenteeteanints 164 al Recent seting cusna TEO acetone accents 165 Technical Notes 167 Compatible LenSeS eesseessessessessessesseesceseeseeseesseseeeessessessesseeseoseeseeneessseseeeesseoseeseeseeseeseess 167 Compatible CPU LENSES snos 167 Compatible Non CPU Lense ssessseessesseesseessesssessecsneesscesscesssesseossesseessecsseesseesseesseesseess 169 Optional Flash Units Speedlights es sssessesseessesseessesseesseossessesssesseeseeoseessesseossesseessee 172 The Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS sssessssessseessseesseesssessseeosseesseessessseeossees 173 Other ACCESSOTIES orinar ra E ERATE 176 Approved Memory Cards scsasszcsssssssieasnsssansasasenecsascansvonsncandnsstedsnsicseasensoncavensenicacnieseesetiebeees 177 Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adaptef ssse ssseesseesssessssessseeosseesseesssesssee 178 E E E E EE E A A T 179 AOGE E ee ee 179 NG AU MIND E 179 TRO LOW P ASS FITO crion ER 180 Caring for the Camera and Battery CautionS ss ssseessseesssessssessseessserosseessseessseossees 184 Availabe eO ea E EA E 186 Memory Card Capacity aneen E A E 187 Troubleshooting es ssesssesseessesseessesseessesseessceseessessseoseoseessceseeoseeseesscoseesseossesseoseesseeseesseossesseos 188 NS VL Y ee A E E ee 188 Shooting AI MOQGS J essnisenonmeiin an anne aden 188 Shooting P SA M Sener on nr Pere pre Te Seer oe re 190 EY NG I sashes ect ca nv
209. sscssecssseesseesee 45 Red eye reduction rscssssessssseeenen 69 Index print eee 123 Release MOE ssssssssssssssssssssesesese 5 33 Info display format 137 Release mode selector 5 53 206 Remote cord eesesssesseeeseeees 78 177 Removing the lens from the ate EE EE EE 17 Reset setup Options sessessesseessese 136 Reset shooting option 131 Retouch MANU sssssessssersssseesssseesss 151 RGB wicnomicditeoreetumneen 101 133 RGB HistogramM ssessessseesssesssersse 101 Rotate tall sseessseesssssessssseessseessse 130 S Scene auto selector s sssserssseesss 41 Scene Mode ssessssessssesesssseerssserssseessss 28 Self timMer ssesesssseoesssseee 5 53 54 143 Self timer delay scscsecsseceeeees 143 Sensitivity snscdssacusss cecsseoncetsecanss 71 132 SOI el essiens 154 Set Picture CONtHrOl seseseeeees 95 Setup MENU ssessesssesssessesseesseessessess 136 Shade White balance 87 Shooting data secs 102 103 SHOOTING MENU ccssseseseeseeeeeees 131 Shutter priority AUTO cece 75 Shutter release button 26 27 60 80 Single frame Release mode 5 53 Single point AF AF area mode 58 Single servo AF sssesseseeseeeeees 38 55 DZS ea seisctsster dace lads nain 47 66 Skylight Filter effects 155 Slide SHOW a esesssecesseesecsscssesceeesees 112 Slot empty release lock 147 SIOW SYNC a cnatiiearannnincvend 69 Small
210. sseeesseesoseesosseeossseeossseessserosseeossseessssee 127 vi Menu Guide 129 gt The Playback Menu Managing Mages sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessessssessssesseassseaseneeees FA ACK OIG Mi ccraceats carves cercurca cesarean geese eee Display MOOC aesae n E O Mage TRC corsare oe aeace cane tececetecscenstscecseeeyce tigen tineee a E E E Kora e UM cree cece tcc eee cetaceans mc ae cece E EE The Shooting Menu Shooting Options c scsscecsecessessessssesssssssessssssseesssssscssesssacsseseeaesees RESET SHOOTING OPTIONS j ceaswcsssesssessraanevssssnsrvorcnasevessaanandsetanevdaycasvoovbeanversantuosenanviovsstetners ISO Sensitivity SCUMINGS sss 2 cast cae essere erccese cet oer eceteret tence nineteen Auto Distortion Control cessessscsssecsscecssssccecscscsscucsecssescsecsecscseesssscsecscseesceeeseenceeenees SO T E A A E A E EE Noise REQUCHON cscri EA a RA AEA a E E E UST 9 f 1 re ne nee revere acer ver The Setup Menu Camera Setup c ccccscssscsssssesssssssesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssesssssssess RESET SetuP OPUON Sunsari aia ERE E TS VOM TINGS eoa a E E A O R info Display Format sns2ssci0scesancsnvassvatonencoscdiosusdeanensanvostualsouestovactivestdeanenesavaiteisiersanevrsdiies AULO nfo DISDIAY ssrenienmnparnnan a A i WACO ModE sssinieraa rA RRE A A OEE Flicker Red ctiONrasesnnenennnsnn u Time Zone and Bo 1c ssssmnisssrensnen n in IB aT E LU 0 EE EIA TAAIE AE AA S A NAIN ENO Mag
211. sync red eye reduction ZAUTO Auto slow sync Off S M 5 Fill flash Red eye reduction SREAR Rear curtain sync SLOW appears in information display when setting is complete 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the button Press the amp button again to place the cursor in the information display Fis E D oua NORM 0 0 G4 00 2 Set Image quality ot BRON ina ey HA 0 0 E4 0 0 Information display 2 Display flash mode options Highlight the current flash mode in the information display and press Choose a flash mode Highlight a mode and press 68 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway lt gt button Flash mode aua NORM we AUTO 100 AF A wel so HON Flash mode 4 Ax 5 r EE A REAR i080 ex Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the previous page may combine one or more of the following settings as shown by the flash mode icon AUTO auto flash When lighting is poor or subject is back lit flash pops up automatically when shutter release button is pressed halfway and fires as required red eye reduction Use for portraits Red eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires reducing red eye off Flash does not fire even when lighting is poor or subject is back lit SLOW slow sync Shutter soeed slows automatically to cap
212. t 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 Remove dust and lint with a blower When removing fingerprints and other stains Monitor wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather Do not apply pressure as this could result in damage or malfunction Lens mirror and viewfinder Do not use alcohol thinner or other volatile chemicals Y 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 179 The Low Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera s picture element is fitted with a low pass filter to prevent moir If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is
213. t 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 To Description Zoom in Press amp button to zoom in amp 4 button to zoom rer out While photo is zoomed in use multi Zoom out 9E selector to view areas of image not visible in monitor Keep multi selector pressed to scroll d View other rapidly to other areas of frame Navigation j areas of image window is displayed when zoom buttons or mam 2 multi selector is pressed area currently visible in monitor is indicated by yellow border Press to cancel zoom 7 O Cancel zoom Al If the camera detects red eye in the selected photograph a copy will a Create copy be created that has been processed to reduce its effects No copy will be created if the camera is unable to detect red eye oe 153 Trim MENU button gt gh retouch menu Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph The M4 2560x1704 selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow create a cropped copy as described in the following table JE KSave To Description o CG Increase size of crop amp Press the amp button to increase the size of the crop Reduce siz
214. ters of 5 4 3 2 0 0 5 1 2 and 3 m t when the camera diopter adjustment control is in the neutral position 1 m 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 Test eyepiece correction lenses before purchase to ensure that the desired focus can be achieved The rubber eyecup can not be used with Viewfinder eyepiece correction lenses eyepiece Magnifier DG 2 The DG 2 magnifies the scene displayed in the center of the accessories viewfinder for greater precision during focusing Eyepiece adapter required available separately e Eyepiece Adapter DK 22 The DK 22 is used when attaching the DG 2 magnifier e 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 Power sources Filters Capture NX 2 A complete photo editing package offering such features as white balance adjustment and color control points Software 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
215. the shutter release button halfway to focus y Face priority AF The camera sets focus for the face in the A eoma double yellow border while the shutter release button is IA g pressed halfway if the camera can no longer detect the a H subject because for example the subject has looked B ae fe F dma A KE away borders will no longer be displayed oT ECE Wide and normal area AF The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus point while the shutter release button is pressed halfway ee 1125 F56 Subject tracking AF The camera focuses on the current subject To end tracking press m 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 AUTO in and modes exposure can be locked by pressing the AE L AF L button 80 Focus can be locked by pressing the shutter release button halfway
216. tion can be used in horizontal orientation once attached mM Incompatible Accessories and Non CPU Lenses The following accessories and non CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D3100 e TC 16AS AF teleconverter e Non Al lenses e Lenses that require the AU 1 focusing unit 400mm f 4 5 600mm f 5 6 800mm f 8 1200mm f 11 e Fisheye 6mm f 5 6 7 5mm f 5 6 8mm f 8 OP 10mm f 5 6 e 2 1cm f 4 e Extension Ring K2 e 180 600mm f 8 ED serial numbers 174041 174180 e 360 1200mm f 11 ED serial numbers 174031 174127 e 200 600mm f 9 5 serial numbers 280001 300490 e AF lenses for the F3AF AF 80mm f 2 8 AF 200mm f 3 5 ED AF Teleconverter TC 16 e PC 28mm f 4 serial number 180900 or earlier e PC 35mm f 2 8 serial numbers 851001 906200 e PC 35mm f 3 5 old type e Reflex 1000mm f 6 3 old type e Reflex 1000mm f 11 serial numbers 142361 143000 e Reflex 2000mm f 11 serial numbers 200111 200310 169 M 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 enti
217. tor 0 77 FEMA siresiiaiirasssi 24 Exposure compensation 28 Picture Control ssssssessssssseee 94 INAICATOT vacsassasessescoieasveerseens 82 Electronic rangefinder 144 shooting information rotates to match IA Programmed auto 14000 F5 6 ISO A Ei agpo S0 A BA Baisiai FOcow AA 00 E 00 Auto Info Display MENU button gt Y setup menu If On is selected the information display will appear after the shutter release button is pressed halfway if image review M 130 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 amp button Video Mode MENU button gt setup menu When connecting the camera to a television or VCR be sure the camera video mode matches the device video standard NTSC or PAL Flicker Reduction MENU button gt setup menu 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 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 Mand choo
218. tor to select the focus point Use for pin point focus on a selected spot in the frame A tripod is recommended 4 Subject tracking AF Track a selected subject as it moves through the frame 9 Face priority AF ice Wide area AF w Normal area AF Press the lt amp button again to return to live view Live View AF Area Mode The AF area modes for live view can also be m SHOOTING MENU chosen using the AF area mode gt Live view Auto distortion control OFF Color space sRGB movie option in the shooting menu MA Noise reduction ON SI AF area mode S Af assist ON Metering Movie settings 38 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 Wide and normal area AF Use the multi selector to move the focus point to any point in the frame or press 8 to position the focus point in the center of the frame Subject tracking AF Position the focus point over your subject and press 6 The focus point will track the selected subject as it moves through the frame AF S TEE ON CC NORM CE A 52050008 gt ps Focus point coh al 4 125 F56 9 400 940 Focus point 39 40 5 Focus Press
219. trast and saturation vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame The Picture Control Grid Pressing the amp button in Step 3 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Picture Control in relation to the other Picture Controls only contrast is displayed when Monochrome is selected Release the amp button to return to the Picture Control menu The icons for Picture Controls that use auto contrast and saturation are displayed in green in the Picture Control grid and lines appear parallel to the axes of the grid Previous Settings The line under the value display in the Picture Control setting menu indicates the previous value for the setting Use this as a reference when adjusting settings Filter Effects Monochrome Only The options in this menu simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs The following filter effects are available Option Description Y Enhances contrast Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in 0 landscape photographs Orange produces more contrast than yellow red R Red more contrast than orange G Softens skin tones Can be used for portraits Note that the effects achieved with Filter effects are more pronounced than those produced by physical glass filters Toning Monochrome Only Pressing W when Toning is selected displays saturation options Monochrome Press lt or gt to adjust saturation Sa
220. turation control is not available CEGE ee Contrast when B amp W black and white is selected Santee Filter effects i Sepia 4 sas O Grid ONOK Reset 97 The GP 1 GPS Unit The GP 1 GPS unit available separately can be connected to the camera s accessory terminal M 177 using the cable supplied with the GP 1 allowing information on the camera s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken Turn the camera off before connecting the GP 1 for more information see the GP 1 manual EE Setup Menu Options The GPS item in the setup menu contains the options listed below e Auto meter off Choose whether the exposure meters turn off automatically when the GP 1 is attached Option Description Exposure meters turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the time selected for Auto off timers in the setup menu M 143 to allow the camera Enable time to acquire GPS data the delay is extended by up to one minute after exposure meters are activated or the camera is turned on This reduces the drain on the battery Disable Exposure meters do not turn off while the GP 1 is connected e Position This item is only available if the GP 1 is connected Position when it displays the current latitude longitude altitude and Latitude N 35 36 147 Coordinated Universal Time UTC as reported by the GP 1 T pene 490 tude m Heading 0 00 UTC 15 04 2010 01 25 24 Coordinated Universal Time
221. ture background lighting at night or under low light Use to include background lighting in portraits REAR rear curtain sync Flash fires just before shutter closes creating a stream of light behind moving light sources below at right If this icon is not displayed flash will fire as the shutter opens front curtain sync the effect this produces with moving light sources is shown below at left Front curtain sync Choosing a Flash Mode The flash mode can also be selected by pressing the button and rotating the command dial in P S A and M modes raise the flash before G using the button to choose the A i flash mode button Command dial Information display The Built in Flash For information on the lenses that can be used with the built in flash see page 170 Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows The flash has a minimum range of 0 6 m 2 ft and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses The shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after it has been used for several consecutive shots The flash can be used again after a short pause 69 70 Shutter Speeds Available with the Built in Flash Shutter speed is restricted to the following ranges when the built in flash is used Shutter speed Shutter speed O 2 PA 200 60 S 200 30 s 1 200 1 30 S 200 30 s bulb 200 1 S Aperture Sensitivity and Flash Range Flash range varies with sensitivity ISO equivalency
222. turn on the battery is exhausted and must be recharged Information display Description IT _ Battery fully charged Cm Battery partially discharged Low battery Ready fully charged spare battery or E prepare to charge battery Ca CE Battery exhausted shutter release disabled Charge or blinks blinks exchange battery 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 C1 180 23 3 Check the number of exposures IA EISD ED ay NORM 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 Ifa warning is displayed stating that there is not enough memory for additional photographs insert another memory card M 20 or delete some photos M 31 109 mec ce ea Foe Step 2 Select a or 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 AUTO Otherwise rotate the mode dial to a Se B 24 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 propp
223. unt Being careful not to press the lens release button rotate the lens counter clockwise until it clicks into place 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 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 M 167 16 EE 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
224. us locks when shutter release button is AF S AF pressed halfway Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus For moving subjects Camera focuses continuously while shutter Continuous AF C servo AF release button is pressed halfway Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus MF Manual focus Focus manually 4 62 1 Place the cursor in the information display If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor press the button Press the amp button again to place the cursor in the information display FASD BH 2D aya NORM Image quality avaL NORN ws AUTO 150 100 AF A mm E 100 D 1125 e56 en aot EHON H4 0 0 00 mim Information display button 2 Display focus mode options Focus mode Highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press 55 3 Choose a focus mode Focus mode Continuous servo AF 2 rhe O AFA Highlight a focus mode and press 68 To return to shooting mode press the shutter release button halfway ai AF S Continuous servo Autofocus In AF C mode or when continuous servo autofocus is selected in AF A mode the camera gives higher priority to focus response has a wider focus range than in AF S mode and the shutter may be released before the in focus indicator is displayed Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below The shutter release may be
225. utter CA Close ups Freeze motion vehicles speed j CA Sleeping faces Show water flowing Moving subjects Use a timer quiet shutter Fa Landscapes s Single frame Portraits LJ Continuous Night portrait X 10 second self timer Q Quiet shutter release Start Shooting To start shooting highlight Start shooting and press gt The options shown below at right will be displayed Auto Start shooting Ba Highlight an option and press 68 IER The camera is now in Auto i mode Simply press the shutter Usa the vicars e Use the viewfinder fee ony conan Use live view sii Use live view Shoot movies i Shoot movies viore SETTINGS Back R 940 Back 2 940 More Settings E Auto mm If More settings is displayed you can highlight this option and IEA The camera is now in Auto merece Dress gt to access the following settings the settings available button to take pictures in almost any conditions vary with the shooting option selected es e Set Picture Control e Exposure comp More settings gt ak Flash compensation e Flash mode e Release mode e ISO sensitivity BE View Delete View single photos View multiple photos HE Set Up Image quality Image size Playback folder Print set DPOF Format memory card LCD brightness Info background color Auto info display Video mode Time zone and date Guide Mode Choose a date View a slide show Langua
226. ware or Capture NX 2 M 115 160 Picture is not displayed on TV e Choose correct video mode M 139 or output resolution M 128 e A V Q 126 or HDMI M 127 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 M 115 NEF RAW photos not displayed in Capture NX 2 Update to latest version QI 177 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 1 142 Miscellaneous Date of recording is not correct Set camera clock LI 18 139 Menu item can not be selected Some options are not available at certain combinations of settings or when no memory card is inserted M 20 151 186 191 Error Messages This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and monitor Warning Icons A flashing in the monitor or lJ in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the Q amp button B U 192 Indicator Monitor
227. way Monitor will turn off photographs can be taken immediately ae shooting mode Display menus MENU See page 129 for more information Create retouched copy of current photograph M 151 If current picture is marked with icon to show that it is a movie pressing starts movie playback M 49 Retouch photo or play movie 99 Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in full frame playback Press A or W to 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 gt Detailed photo info M 130 GPS data are only displayed if a GP 1 was used when the photo was taken 100 NIKON D3100 1 12 p ya P 1 250 F11 S100 35mm Gi4 1 3 Bid 1 0 COMMENT GPS IEAUTO A6 M1 sRGB SSD GAUTO 100D3100 DSC_0001 JPG NORMAL 15 04 2010 10 02 27 E1 4608x3072 Overview data A S 100D3100 DSC_0001 JPG 15 04 2010 10 02 27 NORMAL 4608x3072 EEAUTO A6 H1 RGB histogram Highlights EE File Information LATITUDE N 35 36 371 LONGITUDE E 7139 43 696 ALTITUD E 35m ee CONMENT SPRING HAS CONE S P ai RING HAS COME 3636 SH SEO soa S RES NIKON D3100 KO pm ei AUTO A6 M1 H SRGB N ae STANDARD rb SHARPENING 3 A VR On CONTRAST ACT D LIGHT a OE ger Pot He 10 HUE q NOISE REDUC HI 1S0 NORM AC
228. white balance a flashing Ff PRE will appear in the viewfinder and information display Measure white balance Before the indicators stop flashing frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter release button all the way down No photograph will be recorded white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus Check the results Ifthe camera was able to measure a value for white balance the message shown at right will be displayed and fi will flash in the viewfinder for about eight seconds before the camera returns to shooting mode To return to shooting mode immediately press the shutter release button halfway If lighting is too dark or too bright the camera may be unable to measure white balance A message will appear in the information display and a flashing na iad will appear in the viewfinder for about eight seconds Return to Step 4 and measure white balance again Data acquired ety Unable to measure preset white balance Please try again 91 92 m Measuring Preset White Balance If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing direct measurement mode will end when the exposure meters turn off The auto meter off delay can be changed using the Auto off timers option in the setup menu M 143 The default setting is eight seconds Preset White Balance The camera can store only one value for preset white
229. with Autofocus M 56 202 EE Supported Standards e 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 log
230. with soft natural Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight looking skin tones If the subject is far 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 recommended to prevent blur when softened to lend the composition a lighting is poor sense of depth 28 Use for snapshots of children Clothing and background details are vividly rendered while skin tones remain soft and natural 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 M 5 53 close Up 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 Di Night Portrait 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 29 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 P button 1 Press the gt button A photograph will be displayed in the monitor 2 View additional pictures Additional pictures can be displayed by

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