Nikon D100 User manual

Nikon D100 Quick Reference Guide
Settings for bullet or multiflash photography
1.
2.
3.
to ‘M’ for Manual mode
1
Number indicates how many
bulb
2
3
Turn camera on
Turn shutter-speed dial to the left
until the display reads ‘Bulb’
Turn the function Dial more pictures you can take.
4. Set focus mode to ‘M’
for Manual mode.
4

Nikon D100 Quick Reference Guide
Settings for bullet or multiflash photography
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Mini USB cable plugs in the
The hex-mount screws in here.
side, under the rubber cover.
The battery pack is in here. The
charger for the battery pack and the
spare battery pack are in the camera
bag.
Turns picture display on and
MENU
Quality, and Resolution.
Shutter speed dial. Also used for
zoom in display mode.
Use to change ISO, Image
Use to VIEW images taken. SCROLL
navigate the MENU.
Hold down while moving the
Shutter Speed Dial to ZOOM in
and out of the selected image.
Use to SELECT image for zoom.
Insert the Compact Flash
**
off. Use up and down arrows to
through images. Use all arrows to
Trash button: Use to delete pictures.
memory card here.
ENTER

Nikon D100 Quick Reference Guide
Settings for regular point-and-shoot photography
1. Hold both the BKT and buttons for 2 seconds to restore camera default settings:
Image quality: JPEG Normal
Image size: Large 3008 x 2000 pixels
Sensitivity: ASA/ISO 200
White Balance: Auto
Single Area Auto-Focus
Center focus area
2. Set focus mode to S
3. Set function dial to P
(camera front) (camera top)
4. Focus on the subject by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
A steady green light in the viewfinder indicates that the subject is in focus.
Take the photo by pressing the shutter-release the rest of the way down.
If the green light in the viewfinder is blinking, the camera is unable to focus
on the subject using autofocus. Switch to manual focus mode.

Nikon D100 Quick Reference Guide
Settings for Shutter-Priority Auto
Description: You choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce
the optimal exposure. Shutter speed can be set to values between 30s and 1/4,000s. ‘Bulb’ shutter speed will
not work in Shutter-Priority Auto.
1. Rotate the function dial to S.
2. Select a shutter speed using the shutter speed dial.
(Upper right, back of camera)
3. Frame and focus the photo, and shoot.
4. If the camera is unable to produce the correct exposure at the selected shutter speed, the display in the
viewfinder will indicate HI (subject too bright) or LO (subject too dark). Adjust the shutter speed accordingly.

Nikon D100 Quick Reference Guide
Settings for Aperture-Priority Auto
Description: You choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce
the optimal exposure.
1. Rotate the function dial to A.
2. Select an aperture using the sub-command dial.
(Upper left, front of camera)
3. Frame and focus the photo, and shoot.
4. If the camera is unable to produce the correct exposure at the selected shutter speed, the display in the
viewfinder will indicate HI (subject too bright) or LO (subject too dark). Adjust the aperture accordingly.

Nikon D100 Quick Reference Guide
Running the D100 with a laptop
1. Set up camera on tripod in desired area.
2. Plug the AC adapter (camera bag, side pouch) into the camera and outlet for power.
3. Plug the USB cable (camera bag, side pounch) into the camera and laptop. The USB port in the camera is under a rubber cover
on the side.
4. Start up the laptop, which should have a green ‘D100’ label on it.
5. Turn the camera on. The laptop will detect the camera and suggest programs to open. Choose ‘cancel’.
6. Open the Nikon Capture Control program. (Shortcut on the desktop). Use this program to control shutter speed, aperture,
etc.
7. Open the Nikon Viewer program. (Shortcut on the desktop). Use this program to view photos as they are taken.
8. Take pictures! All photos are downloaded directly to the ‘My Pictures’ folder, and should be viewable in the Nikon Viewer.