Nikon D7100 User manual

Lightweight DX-format agility with a 24-megapixel image sensor unit
designed without an optical low-pass filter
ACT ON YOUR INSTINCTS
Type of camera Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
Effective angle of view Nikon DX format; focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent to approx. 1.5x that of lenses
with FX-format angle of view
Effective pixels 24.1 million
Image sensor 23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
Total pixels 24.71 million
Dust-reduction system Image Sensor Cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 required)
Image size (pixels) • DX (24×16) image area: 6000 × 4000 [L], 4496 × 3000 [M], 2992 × 2000 [S] • 1.3× (18×12)
image area: 48 00 × 3200 [L], 3600 × 2400 [M], 2400 × 1600 [S] • Photographs with image
area of DX (24×16) taken in movie live view: 6000 × 3368 [L], 4496 × 2528 [M], 2992 × 1680
[S] • Photographs with image area of 1.3× (18×12) taken in movie live view: 4800 × 2696 [L],
360 0 × 2024 [M], 2400 × 1344 [S]
File format • NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed or compressed • JPEG: JPEG-Baseline
compliant with ne (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8) or basic (approx. 1:16) compression
(Size priorit y); Optimal quality compression available • 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
modied; storage for custom Picture Controls
Storage media SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
Double slot Slot 2 can be used for over ow or backup storage or for separate storage of copies created
using NEF+JPEG; pictures can be copied between cards
File system DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif
(Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge
View nder Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reex viewnder
Frame coverage Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
Magnication Approx. 0.94x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at innity, -1.0 m-1)
Eyepoint 19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center sur face of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment -2 to +1 m-1
Focusing screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be
displayed)
Reex mirror Quick return
Depth-of-eld preview Pressing depth-of-eld preview button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user (A
and M modes) or by camera (other modes)
Lens aperture Inst ant return, electronically controlled
Compatible lenses Compatible with AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G and D lenses (some restrictions apply
to PC lenses) and DX lenses, AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and non-CPU AI lenses (Aand Mmodes
only); IX-NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used
The electronic rangender can be used with lenses that have a ma ximum aperture of f/5.6
or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the center focus point with lenses that have a
maximum aperture of f/8 or faster)
Shutter type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shut ter speed 1/800 0 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time, X250
Flash sync speed X=1/250 s; sy nchronizes with shutter at 1/320 s or slower (ash range drops at speeds
bet ween 1/250 and 1/320 s)
Release modes S(single frame), CL(continuous low speed), CH(continuous high speed), Q(quiet shutter-
release), E(self-timer), MUP (mirror up); interval timer photography supported
Approximate frame • JPEG and 12-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded with DX (24×16) selected for image area:
advance rate CL1 to 6 fps, CH 6 fps • JPEG and 12-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded with 1.3× (18×12)
selected for image area: CL1 to 6 fps, CH 7 fps • 14-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded with DX
(24×16) selected for image area: CL1 to 5 fps, CH 5 fps • 14-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded
with 1.3× (18×12) selected for image area: CL1 to 6 fps, CH6 fps
Self-timer 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 9 exposures at inter vals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 s
Remote control modes Delayed remote, quick-response remote, remote mirror-up
(M L-L3 )
Exposure metering mode TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor
Metering method • Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other
CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data
• Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-mm circle in center of frame; diameter of
circle can be changed to 6, 10, or 13 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire
frame (non-CPU lenses use 8-mm circle)
• Spot: Meters 3.5-mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on
center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Metering range • Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV
(ISO 100, f/1.4 le ns, 20°C/68° F) • Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
Exposure meter coupling Combined CPU and AI
Exposure modes Auto modes (iauto; j auto [ash off]); programmed auto with exible program ( P );
shut ter-priority auto ( S ); aperture-priority auto ( A ); manual ( M ); scene modes
(kportrait; llandscape; pchild; msports; nclose up; onight por trait; rnight
landscape; s part y/indoor; t beach/snow; usunset; v dusk/dawn; wpet portrait;
xcandlelight; y blossom; zautumn colors; 0food); special effects modes (%night vision;
gcolor sketch; iminiature effect; uselective color; 1silhouette; 2high key; 3low
key); U1 (user settings 1); U2 (user settings 2)
Exposure compensation Can be adjusted by -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in P, S, Aand Mmodes
Exposure bracketing 2 to 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV
Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value with A AE-L/AF-L button
ISO sensitivity ISO 100 to 6400 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 or 2 EV
(Reco mmended Ex posure Inde x) (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; auto ISO sensitivity control available
Active D- Lighting Auto, extra high, high, normal, low, off
ADL bracketing 2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset values for all frames
Autofocus Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection,
fine-tuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors; the center point is available at
aper tures slower than f/5.6 and faster than f/8 or at f/8), and AF-assist illuminator (range
approx. 0.5 to 3 m/1 ft 8 in. to 9 ft 10 in.)
Detection range -2 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-ser vo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C
selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject
status • Manual focus (M): Electronic rangender can be used
Focus point Can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points
AF-area modes Single-point AF; 9 -, 21- or 51-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF
Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button half way (single-servo AF) or by
pressing A AE-L/AF-L but ton
Built-in ash i, k, p, n, o, s, w, g: Auto ash with auto pop-up
P, S, A, M, 0: Manual pop-up with but ton release
Guide number Approx. 12/39, 12/39 with manual ash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)
Flash control TTL: i-TTL ash control using 2016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in ash and
SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600 or SB-400; i-TTL balanced ll-ash for digital SLR
is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL ash for digital SLR with
spot metering
Flash modes Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction,
fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with
slow sync, rear-cur tain sync, off; Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported
Flash compensation -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash bracketing 2 to 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV
Flash-ready indicator Lights when built-in ash or optional ash unit is fully charged; ashes af ter ash is red at
full output
Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative • Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with: SB -910, SB-90 0, SB-800 or SB-700 as
Lighting System (CLS) a master ash and SB-600 or SB-R200 as remotes or SU-800 as commander; built-in ash
can serve as master flash in commander mode
• Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with all CLS-compatible
ash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information Communication and FV lock supported
with all CLS-compatible ash units
Sync terminal AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter (available separately)
White balance Auto (2 types), incandescent, uorescent (7 ty pes), direct sunlight, ash, cloudy, shade,
preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, Spot White Balance measurement available
during live view), choose color temperature (2500 K to 10000 K), all with ne-tuning
White balance bracketing 2 to 5 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3
Live view modes Live view photography (still images), movie live view (movies)
Live view lens servo • Autofocus (AF): Single-ser vo AF (AF-S); full-time-ser vo AF (AF-F) • Manual focus (M)
AF-area modes Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF any where in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when
face-priorit y AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Movie metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Movie metering method Matrix
Frame size (pixels) • 1920 × 1080; 60i (59.94 elds/s)/50i (50 elds/s)* • 1920 × 1080; 30p (progressive), 25p,
and frame rate 24p • 1280 × 720; 60p, 50p
Actu al frame rate s for 60p, 50p, 30 p, 25p and 24p are 59.9 4, 50, 29.97, 25 and 23.976 fps res pectively; options suppo rt both
Hhigh and nor mal image quali ty
*Available on ly when 1.3× (18×12) is selected for ima ge area; senso r out put is about 60 or 50 fps
File format MOV
Video compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format Linear PCM
Audio recording device Built-in or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
Maximum length 29 min. 59 s
Monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 1229k-dot (VGA; 640 × 480 × 4 = 1,228,80 0 dots), TFT monitor with
approx. 170° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage and brightness adjustment
Playback Full-frame and thumbnail (4, 9 or 72 images or calendar) playback with playback zoom, movie
playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, histogram display, highlights, photo information,
GPS data display and auto image rotation
USB Hi-Speed USB
HDMI output HDMI mini connector (Type C)
Accessory terminal Wireless remote controller: WR -1 and WR-R10 (available separately), Remote cord: MC-DC2
(available separately), GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately)
Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Audio output Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
Supported languages Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplied and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish,
French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Nor wegian,
Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish,
Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Battery One EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Battery pack Optional MB-D15 Multi-Power Battery Pack with one EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
or six AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH or lithium bat teries
AC adapter EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately)
Tripod socket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 135.5 × 106.5 × 76 mm/5.3 × 4.2 × 3.0 in.
Weight Approx. 765 g/1 lb 11.0 oz with bat ter y and memory card but without body cap; approx. 675 g/
1 lb 7.8 oz (camera body only)
Operating environment Temperature: 0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F; humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied accessories EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-25 Battery Charger, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-23
(may dif fer by country or area) Rubber Eyecup, UC-E6 USB Cable, AN-DC1 BK Camera Strap, BF-1B Body Cap, BS-1
Accessory Shoe Cover, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
• The SD, SDHC and SDXC logos are trademark of the SD Card Association.
• PictBridge is a trademar k.
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trademarks or registered trademar ks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
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their respective companies.
• Images in viewnders, on LCDs and monitors shown in this brochure are
simulated.
Nikon Digital SLR Camera D7100 Specifications
Printed in Holland Code No. 6CE13030 (1302/A)K

• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR
• Image quality: RAW (NEF)
• Exposure: [M] mode, 1/500 second, f/11
• White balance: Direct sunlight
• Sensitivity: ISO 100
• Picture Control: Standard
©Koji Nakano

Take advantage of the agility and high-performance features built into the compact and lightweight DX-format body of the
D7100. Enjoy the kind of breathtaking, high-resolution images that are only possible when the EXPEED 3 image-processing
engine is paired with a powerful CMOS image sensor unit that’s designed without an optical low-pass filter. Now you can
have all the mobility, resolution and power you need to close in on your target and capture it exquisitely — all yours, via the
Nikon DX format. The D7100 is ready to go wherever inspiration calls you. Your hunt for spectacular images starts here.
THE POWER AND AGILITY TO LEAP FORWARD
• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR
• Image quality: RAW (NEF)
• Exposure: [M] mode, 1/180 second, f/8
• White balance: Direct sunlight
• Sensitivity: ISO 100
• Picture Control: Landscape
©Koji Nakano

With Nikon’s newly
developed Advanced
Multi-CAM 3500DX
autofocus sensor module
featuring a high density
of 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type
sensors), the D7100 can focus sharply
on some of the most elusive of subjects.
This AF system also achieves a wider AF
detection range down to -2 EV* and faster
initial detection, just like that of the D4. The
center cross-type sensor is compatible with
f/8, which means that you can autofocus
on distant subjects even with an effective
aperture of f/8 when a 2.0x teleconverter is
attached to a telephoto NIKKOR lens with a
maximum aperture of f/4.
In addition to the regular DX-format size,
that enables shooting at an angle of view
equivalent to approx. 1.5x*1lens focal
length, the D7100 also has a 1.3× crop
of DX option, which instantly provides
an angle of view equivalent to approx.
2.0x*1lens focal length, while delivering a
sufficient image resolution of approx. 15.4
effective megapixels. In this mode, the 51
focus points cover almost the entire frame,
realizing extremely high capturing power.
Add to this approx. 7-fps continuous
shooting*2, and you can see how the
D7100 captures fast and erratic subjects
with greater efficiency.
*1 When converted to 35mm format.
*2 In 1.3× crop of DX mode with JPEG/12-bit NEF (RAW).
The optical viewfinder,
that features clear viewing
with approx. 100% frame
coverage and magnification
ratio of 0.94x*, supports
comfortable and precise composition.
The high-intensity, high-contrast, energy-
saving organic EL display element, newly
employed for the viewfinder information
display beneath the image area, also
contributes to the excellent visibility. The
response of the display in low-temperature
conditions has been further improved.
Thanks to its new RGBW alignment, the
newly employed, large, high-resolution
LCD monitor features improved brightness.
Combined with the integrated glass-and-
panel structure*, it greatly enhances
visibility, even under bright conditions.
*Equivalent to that utilized in the D4, D800 series and D600.
In order to maximize the high resolution
realized by its high pixel count, the D7100’s
image sensor unit does not integrate an
optical low-pass filter (OLPF)*. This system
successfully brings out NIKKOR lenses’
sharp rendering performance to make
full use of the 24.1-megapixel resolution
achieved with the Nikon DX-format CMOS
sensor, delivering stunning reproduction of
details with depth.
Nikon’s exclusive image-processing
engine EXPEED 3 handles multiple tasks
at ultra-fast speeds while maintaining high
precision in order to maximize the potential
of 24.1 megapixels in stills and movies.
The result: superior color reproduction, rich
tonal gradation and high image quality at
high ISO.
The D7100 is capable of clear and
exquisite image quality across ISO 100
to 6400, which can go up to Hi 2, an ISO
25600 equivalent. The camera’s intelligent
noise-reduction system delivers smooth,
saturated color without sacrificing fine
detail, even with low-contrast subjects, in
both stills and movies.
Spot White Balance allows you to easily
acquire preset manual data by choosing a
specific area of the scene during live view.
Pinpoint white balance setting is realized
according to your subject or a part of it in
the monitor. This eliminates the need to
use a gray card or change lenses, even
when employing super-telephoto lenses.
This comes in handy when shooting in
mixed-lighting situations like stadium
sports events.
Exquisite Full HD video quality
Using an image sensor unit with 24.1 effective
megapixels, designed without an optical low-
pass filter, and employing the EXPEED 3 image-
processing engine, the D7100 records Full HD
video with exquisite detail reproduction. Your
cinematic potential is expanded further with
D-SLR shooting advantages such as the wide
range of interchangeable NIKKOR lenses. For the
smoothest recordings of fast-moving subjects,
use 1280 × 720 at 60p, or try the movie image
area based on 1.3× crop of DX with 1920 × 1080
at either 60i or 50i. The D7100 also has a built-in
stereo microphone. The file size is compressed
in H.264/MPEG-4 AVC format, providing you
with a maximum recording time of 29 min. 59 s
for a single clip*.
*20 min. with Hhigh image quality.
Multi-area mode Full HD D-Movie with movie image
area based on 1.3× crop of DX
The D7100 offers you two movie image areas:
one based on the DX format and the other on
the 1.3× crop of DX. Using the 1.3× crop of DX
delivers an angle of view equivalent to approx.
2.0x* lens focal length — an amazing amount of
reach to the subject. Also helped by the agility
of the compact, lightweight DX-format system,
you can boldly get closer to even smaller, more
distant subjects.
*When converted to 35mm format. Movie image area based on 1.3× crop of DX
DX-based movie format
DX format
1.3× crop of DX
GET MORE INTIMATE WITH YOUR SUBJECT WITH FULL HD D-MOVIE
1. Compact and lightweight body, lighter than the
D7000, adopts durable magnesium alloy and
superior weather and dust sealing
2. High-speed, highly precise sequential control
mechanism
The driving mechanism, that powers aperture
and mirror independently, enables continuous
shooting of up to approx. 7 fps*1, 2, a release
time lag of 0.052 s*1and smooth, quiet live
view photography. Incorporating a mirror
balancer has contributed to a more stable
viewfinder image during high-speed continuous
shooting.
*1 Based on CIPA Guidelines.
*2 In 1.3× crop of DX mode with JPEG/12-bit NEF (RAW).
3. Highly accurate and durable shutter unit that
achieves shutter speeds up to 1/8000 s and tested
over 150,000 cycles on a fully assembled camera
4. Your shortcut to frequently used settings: the
convenient Pbutton [NEW]
When viewing playback images
or in viewfinder or live view
shooting, the new Pbutton
always gives you direct access to frequently
used functions.
5. Built-in flash with a commander function supports
Advanced Wireless Lighting
6. Double SD card slots compatible with UHS-I
The D7100’s double SD card slots compatible
with the SDXC UHS-I standard support
smooth handling of the shooting data.
7. MB-D15 Multi-Power Battery Pack (optional)
[NEW]
Supports EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery or AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH or lithium
batteries.
8. Advanced multifunctional, WR-1 Wireless Remote
Controller (optional) [NEW]
The WR-1 (transceiver) is an advanced
multifunctional remote controller that
allows you to view the status of or change
settings*1of the D7100. Utilizing radio
waves, the communication range between
WR-1 units is up to 120 m/394 ft*2. Fifteen
channels are available. You can not only
remotely control a camera with a WR-1
(used as a receiver) attached by operation of
another WR-1 (used as a transmitter)*3, but
also perform simultaneous or synchronized
release of shutters on several cameras using
the WR-1*4. Furthermore, there is a wide
variety of options for remote shooting, which
includes dividing remote cameras into groups
and controlling each group separately, and
Interval Timer Photography. Remote shooting
by combining the WR-1 with WR-R10/
WR-T10 is also possible*3.
*1 Functions limited.
*2 Approximate range at height of about 1.2 m/4 ft; varies with
weather conditions and presence or absence of obstacles.
*3 This requires pairing of the WR-1, WR-R10 and WR-T10 units in
use. Maximum number of controllers that can be paired: 20 (WR-1)
or 64 (WR-R10).
*4 Only a camera with a ten-pin remote terminal can be employed as
a master camera for Synchronized Release.
RELIABILITY BEYOND ITS CLASS CONCENTRATED IN A COMPACT, LIGHTWEIGHT DX-FORMAT SYSTEM
24.1
MEGAPIXELS
WITHOUT
olpf
EXQUISITE DETAIL
REPRODUCTION WITH
SUPERIOR CLARITY
CAPTURING POWER TO LOCK
ON TO YOUR SUBJECT
+
51
AF POINTS
High-density 51-point AF system that
widely covers the frame
Glass pentaprism optical viewfinder
realizing approx. 100% frame coverage
Exquisite detail reproduction thanks to
24.1 effective megapixels and an image
sensor unit designed without an optical
low-pass filter [NEW]
ISO sensitivity expandable to ISO 25600
equivalent with superior noise reduction
Spot White Balance that measures
white balance during live view [NEW]
High-performance EXPEED 3
image-processing engine
The 1.3× crop of DX lets you get closer to
distant subjects and achieves fast continuous
shooting of up to approx. 7 fps [NEW]
Newly employed, wide-viewing-angle,
8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 1229k-dot, LCD
monitor with an RGBW alignment for
enhanced visibility [NEW]
*50mm f/1.4 lens at innity, -1.0 m-1.
Other features:
Optional ME-1 Stereo Microphone compatibility/External headphone connector/Flicker reduction
function/In-camera movie editing functions/Uncompressed HDMI output of movie live view data
1 2 5 6
*An optical low-pass lter sacrices a slight degree of resolution,
while reducing false color and moiré.
1.3
×
CROP OF DX
MB-D15 Multi-Power Battery
Pack attached to the D7100
WR-1 Wireless Remote
Controller attached to the D7100
Other features:
Active D-Lighting/HDR (High Dynamic
Range)/Picture Control
*ISO 100, 20˚C/68˚F.