Nikon D7100, 13293, 13302, 1513, 1515, D7100 (18105mm Kit), D7100 18105mm Kit, D7100 Body, D7100KIT 160

				Option	Default	0
		Autofocus (live view/movie)

			Autofocus mode		AF-S	155

			AF-area mode

				m, r, w, %, g, u, 1, 2, 3, P, S, A, M	Wide-area AF

				n, 0	Normal-area AF	156

				i, j, k, l, p, o, s, t, u, v, x, y, z	Face-priority AF

		Focus point 3			Center	75
		Metering			Matrix	83

		AE lock hold			Off	76, 84

		Bracketing			Off	133

		Picture Control settings 4			Unmodified	105
		Flash compensation			Off	124

		Exposure compensation			Off	86

		Exposure delay mode			Off	241

		Flash mode

			i, k, p, n, w, g		Auto

			s		Auto+red-eye reduction	120

			o		Auto+slow sync
			o		Auto+slow sync

			0, P, S, A, M		Fill flash

		FV lock			Off	125

		Multiple exposure			Off 5	141
		Flexible program			Off	48

		+ NEF (RAW)			Off	253

		Special effects mode

			g

				Vividness	0	180

t				Outlines	0
				Outlines	0
			i
			i

				Orientation	Landscape	181

				Width	Normal
				Width	Normal

			u

				Color	Off	182

				Color range	3
				Color range	3

1 HDR strength is not reset.

2If interval timer shooting is currently in progress, shooting will end. Starting time, shooting interval, and number of intervals and shots are not reset.

3Focus point not displayed if auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode.

4 Current Picture Control only.

5 If multiple exposure is currently in progress, shooting will end and multiple exposure will be created from exposures recorded to that point. Gain and number of shots are not reset.

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Contents

Page Package Contents Where to Find It XIntroduction sBasic Photography and Playback #P, S, A, and M Modes $User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes Q&A Index Retouching Photographs Menus and Settings Connections Maintenance and Optional Accessories Quick Start Guide 4Insert a memory card (0 30) 5Turn the camera on 6Frame the photograph (0 37) 7Focus and shoot (0 37) 8View the photograph (0 39) Menu Options DPLAYBACK MENU (0 217) CSHOOTING MENU (0 224) ACUSTOM SETTING MENU (0 229) Page Page BSETUP MENU (0261) NRETOUCH MENU (0 273) OMY MENU (0 291) Table of Contents Introduction Basic Photography and Playback P, S, A, and M Modes User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes Release Mode Image Recording Options Focus ISO Sensitivity Exposure White Balance Flash Photography Remote Control Photography Other Shooting Options Live View Photography Movie Live View Special Effects More on Playback Connections Menu Guide Page Page Technical Notes For Your Safety Page Notices Page Page Page XIntroduction Overview Getting to Know the Camera Page The Camera Body (Continued) Page The Mode Dial The Release Mode Dial The Control Panel The Viewfinder The Information Display Page ❚❚Changing Settings in the Information Display The Command Dials ❚❚Scene and Special Effect Modes ❚❚Image Quality and Size ❚❚Autofocus ❚❚ISO Sensitivity ❚❚Exposure ❚❚White Balance ❚❚Flash Settings The Pbutton X❚❚ Viewfinder Photography ❚❚Live View Photography/Movie Recording ❚❚Playback Camera Menus Using Camera Menus 1 Display the menus 2Highlight the icon for the current menu 3Select a menu 4Position the cursor in the selected menu 5Highlight a menu item 6 Display options 7Highlight an option 8Select the highlighted item First Steps Page Insert the Battery OFF 1Open the battery-chambercover 2Insert the battery 3Close the battery-chambercover Page Attach a Lens 1Turn the camera off 2Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap 3Attach the lens A-M M/A-M M/A Basic Setup 1Turn the camera on 2 Choose a language and set the camera clock Page Insert a Memory Card Page Format the Memory Card X1 Turn the camera on 2 Press the O(Q) and Z(Q) buttons 3Press the O(Q) and Z(Q) buttons again Adjust Viewfinder Focus 1 Turn the camera on 2 Focus the viewfinder Page Battery Level and Card Capacity “Point-and-Shoot”Photography (iand jModes) 3Frame the photograph 4 Press the shutter-releasebutton halfway 5Check the indicators in the viewfinder 6Shoot Page Basic Playback Deleting Unwanted Photographs 1Display the photograph 2 Delete the photograph Creative Photography (Scene Modes) pChild nClose Up mSports oNight Portrait rNight Landscape tBeach/Snow sParty/Indoor uSunset vDusk/Dawn xCandlelight wPet Portrait yBlossom zAutumn Colors 0Food Page #P, S, A, and M Modes P: Programmed Auto S: Shutter-PriorityAuto A: Aperture-PriorityAuto M: Manual ❚❚Long Time-Exposures(M Mode Only) 1Ready the camera Delayed remote Quick-response remote 3 Choose a shutter speed 4Open the shutter Bulb Time 5Close the shutter Page $User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes Saving User Settings 1 Select a mode 2Adjust settings Storage folder Recalling User Settings Save to U1 Save to U2 Resetting User Settings 1 Select Reset user settings kRelease Mode Choosing a Release Mode Frame Advance Rate Self-TimerMode Page Mirror up Mode Page dImage Recording Options Image Area ❚❚The Image Area Menu 1 Select Image area in the shooting menu ❚❚Camera Controls 1 Assign image area selection to a camera control Choose image area 2Use the selected control to choose an image area Image Quality and Size ❚❚JPEG Compression ❚❚NEF (RAW) Recording > Type ❚❚NEF (RAW) Recording > NEF (RAW) Bit Depth Image Size Using Two Memory Cards Page NFocus Autofocus Page AF-AreaMode Dynamic-area 9-point dynamic-area 21-point Page Focus Point Selection 1 Rotate the focus selector lock to ● 2Select the focus point Focus Lock 1Focus 2Lock focus focus mode 3Recompose the photograph and shoot Page Manual Focus SISO Sensitivity Page Auto ISO Sensitivity Control (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) menu Select ISO sensitivity settings in the Auto ISO sensitivity control and press ISO-AUTO ZExposure Metering Autoexposure Lock Page Exposure Compensation Page Page White Balance Page Fine-TuningWhite Balance 3Press J ❚❚The L(U) Button Page Choosing a Color Temperature Preset Manual 3Select a preset 4 Select direct measurement mode 5Measure white balance 6Check the results b a ❚❚Measuring White Balance During Live View (Spot White Balance) 1 Press the abutton 2Set white balance to L(Preset manual) r3 Select a preset 5Position the target over a white or grey area 6Measure white balance Monitor off delay ❚❚Copying White Balance from a Photograph 1 Select L(Preset manual) for White balance in the shooting menu White balance 2 Select a destination 3Choose Select image Page ❚❚Entering a Comment 1Select L(Preset manual) 2 Select a preset 3Select Edit comment Edit comment ❚❚Protecting a White Balance Preset 3Select Protect Protect 4Select On Page JImage Enhancement Picture Controls Page Modifying Picture Controls 1Select a Picture Control ❚❚Picture Control Settings Page Creating Custom Picture Controls 1 Select Manage Picture Control in the shooting menu 2Select Save/edit Save/edit 6Name the Picture Control 7 Press X(T) Sharing Custom Picture Controls Copy to camera Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows 1 Select Active D-Lightingin the 2Choose an option Highlight YAuto, ZExtra high High Dynamic Range (HDR) 1 Select HDR (high dynamic range) 2Select a mode •To take a series of HDR photographs, select 6On (series) 3Choose the HDR strength 4Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot On (series) On (single photo) Page Page lFlash Photography Using the Built-inFlash Flash Mode Page Page Page Flash Compensation FV Lock 5Recompose the photograph 6Take the photograph 7Release FV lock Using an Optional ML-L3Remote Control 4Take the photograph Page Wireless Remote Controllers tOther Shooting Options Two-ButtonReset: Restoring Default Settings Page Bracketing 3Select a bracketing increment Page Page ❚❚White Balance Bracketing 1Select white balance bracketing WB bracketing 3Select a white balance increment ❚❚ADL Bracketing 1Select ADL bracketing ADL bracketing 3Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Multiple Exposure Highlight Multiple exposure mode and press •To take a series of multiple exposures, select Multiple exposure mode •To take one multiple exposure, select On •To exit without creating additional multiple exposures, select Off 4Choose the amount of gain Auto gain 5Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot On (single photo) ❚❚Interrupting Multiple Exposures Interval Timer Photography 4Choose the number of intervals and number of shots per interval 5Start shooting Now Choose start time Page ❚❚Pausing Interval Timer Photography Pause 1Choose a new starting time 2Resume shooting Restart Non-CPULenses 1 Select Non-CPUlens data Non-CPU lens data 2Choose a lens number Lens number 1Assign non-CPUlens number selection to a camera control non-CPU lens number 2Use the selected control to choose the lens number Using a GPS Unit xLive View Photography 5Take the picture 6 Exit live view mode Focusing in Live View ❚❚Choosing a Focus Mode ❚❚Choosing an AF-AreaMode Page The Live View Display: Live View Photography The Information Display: Live View Photography Manual Focus Page yMovie Live View 5 Focus 6Start recording 7 End recording 8 Exit live view mode Page The Live View Display: Movie Live View The Information Display: Movie Live View Image Area Page Movie Settings •Frame size/frame rate, Movie quality: Choose from the following options: Destination 1 Select Movie settings 2Choose movie options Viewing Movies Page Editing Movies 4Select Choose start/end point Highlight Choose start/end point and press 5 Delete frames 6Save the copy Save as new file Page Saving Selected Frames 1View the movie and choose a frame 2 Display movie edit options 3Choose Save selected frame Save selected frame %Special Effects Shooting with Special Effects %Night Vision gColor Sketch iMiniature Effect uSelective Color 1Silhouette 2High Key 3Low Key Options Available in Live View ❚❚ gColor Sketch 2Adjust options Vividness Outlines ❚❚ iMiniature Effect 2Position the focus point 3Display options 4Adjust options 5Return to the live view display ❚❚uSelective Color 2Display options 3 Select a color.Selected color 4 Choose the color range 5 Select additional colors 6Return to the live view display Page IMore on Playback Full-FramePlayback Page Photo Information ❚❚File Information ❚❚Highlights ❚❚RGB Histogram Page ❚❚Shooting Data ❚❚ GPS Data ❚❚Overview Data Thumbnail Playback Calendar Playback Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Protecting Photographs from Deletion Deleting Photographs The Playback Menu ❚❚ Selected: Deleting Selected Photographs 1 Choose Selected for the Delete option in the playback menu 2Highlight a picture Select the highlighted picture 4Press Jto complete the operation ❚❚Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date 1Choose Select date 2Highlight a date 3Select the highlighted date Page QConnections Installing ViewNX 4Exit the installer 5Remove the installer CD from the CD-ROMdrive Using ViewNX 3Click Start Transfer 4Terminate the connection View Pictures ❚❚Retouching Photographs ❚❚Editing Movies ❚❚Printing Pictures Print Page Ethernet and Wireless Networks ❚❚Available Modes Page Printing Photographs Printing Pictures One at a Time 1Select a picture 2Display printing options 3Adjust printing options 4 Start printing.Q Printing Multiple Pictures 1 Display the PictBridge menu Print select Print (DPOF) DPOF print order 3Select pictures or choose a date 4Display printing options 5Adjust printing options 6Start printing Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set order Deselect all?) 2 Select pictures 3 Display imprint options 4Select imprint options Print date 5Complete the print order Viewing Photographs on TV ❚❚HDMI Options HDMI Output Resolution MMenu Guide Playback Folder Hide Image Playback Display Options Copy Image(s) 3Choose Select image(s) Select image(s) 4Select the source folder 5Make the initial selection Select all images 8Select a destination folder Select folder from list 9Copy the images Copy image(s) Image Review After Delete Rotate Tall Slide Show CThe Shooting Menu: Shooting Options Reset Shooting Menu Storage Folder File Naming Color Space Auto Distortion Control Long Exposure NR High ISO NR ACustom Settings: Page Reset Custom Settings a: Autofocus a1: AF-CPriority Selection a2: AF-SPriority Selection a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On Gbutton ➜ ACustom Settings menu a4: AF Point Illumination a5: Focus Point Wrap-Around a6: Number of Focus Points a7: Built-in AF-assistIlluminator b: Metering/Exposure b1: ISO Sensitivity Step Value b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl b3: Easy Exposure Compensation Gbutton ➜ ACustom Settings menu b4: Center-WeightedArea b5: Fine-tuneOptimal Exposure c: Timers/AE Lock c1: Shutter-ReleaseButton AE-L c2: Standby timer c3: Self-Timer c4: Monitor off Delay c5: Remote on Duration (ML-L3) Gbutton ➜ ACustom Settings menu d: Shooting/Display d1: Beep d2: Viewfinder Grid Display d3: ISO Display and Adjustment d4: Screen Tips d5: CL Mode Shooting Speed d6: Max. Continuous Release d7: File Number Sequence d8: Information Display d9: LCD Illumination d10: Exposure Delay Mode d11: Flash Warning d12: MB-D15Battery Type d13: Battery Order e: Bracketing/Flash e1: Flash Sync Speed e2: Flash Shutter Speed e3: Flash Cntrl for Built-inFlash ❚❚Commander Mode 1Adjust settings for the built-inflash 2Adjust settings for group A 3Adjust settings for group B 4Select the channel 6Compose the shot 7Configure the remote flash units 8Raise the built-inflash Built-in flash e4: Exposure Comp. for Flash e5: Modeling Flash e6: Auto Bracketing Set e7: Bracketing Order f: Controls f1: OK Button f2: Assign Fn Button Page f3: Assign Preview Button f4: Assign AE-L/AF-LButton f5: Customize Command Dials f6: Release Button to Use Dial f7: Slot Empty Release Lock f8: Reverse Indicators f9: Assign MB-D154Button g: Movie g1: Assign Fn Button g2: Assign Preview Button g3: Assign AE-L/AF-LButton g4: Assign Shutter Button BThe Setup Menu: Camera Setup Format Memory Card Monitor Brightness Image Dust Off Ref Photo Flicker Reduction Time Zone and Date Language Auto Image Rotation Battery Info Image Comment Copyright Information Save/Load Settings Virtual Horizon AF Fine-tune Wireless Mobile Adapter Eye-FiUpload Firmware Version NThe Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies 1Select an item in the retouch menu 2Select a picture 3Select retouch options 4 Create a retouched copy Page D-Lighting Red-EyeCorrection Trim Monochrome Filter Effects Color Balance Image Overlay 4Adjust gain 5Preview the overlay 6Save the overlay NEF (RAW) Processing Resize Quick Retouch Straighten Distortion Control Fisheye Color Outline Color Sketch Perspective Control Miniature Effect Selective Color 5 Choose the color range Select additional colors 7Save the edited copy Side-by-sideComparison OMy Menu/mRecent Settings 5Add more items ❚❚Deleting Options from My Menu 1Select Remove items Remove items 2Select items ❚❚Reordering Options in My Menu 1 Select Rank items Rank items 2Select an item 3Position the item Recent Settings Recent settings OMy Menu Choose tab 1Select Choose tab nTechnical Notes Compatible Lenses Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) ❚❚CLS-CompatibleFlash Units •The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400,and SB-R200: SU-800 Page ❚❚Other Flash Units Page Other Accessories Page Page Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter 1 Ready the camera 2Insert the EP-5Bpower connector 3 Close the battery-chambercover 4Connect the AC adapter Caring for the Camera Image Sensor Cleaning ❚❚“Clean Now” 1 Select Clean image sensor in the setup menu 2Select Clean now Clean now ❚❚“Clean at Startup/Shutdown” 1Select Clean at startup/shutdown Clean image sensor 2Select an option ❚❚Manual Cleaning 1Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter Lock mirror up for cleaning 2Remove the lens 3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning 6 Examine the image sensor 7 Clean the sensor 8Turn the camera off Page Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Page Page Available Settings Page Page Defaults ❚❚Custom Settings Menu Defaults ❚❚Setup Menu Defaults Exposure Program (Mode P) Troubleshooting Page Shooting (P, S, A, M) Playback Miscellaneous Error Messages Page Page Page Specifications Page Page Page Page ❚❚MH-25battery charger ❚❚EN-EL15rechargeable Li-ionbattery ❚❚AF-SDX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6GED VR lens ❚❚Vibration Reduction (VR) Page Page ❚❚Supported Standards DCF Version DPOF Exif version PictBridge Approved Memory Cards Memory Card Capacity Page Battery Life Page Index