Nikon D100 Digital Camera PDF Detail Specification

Nikon D100 Feature Highlights 6-megapixel high-definition images The excitement begins with the Nikon D100’s new large CCD — equal in size to that of Nikon D1-series professional cameras yet offering even higher definition. The camera features 6.1 million effective pixels which produce ultrahigh-definition 3,008 x 2,000-pixel images. Quality in fact that rivals film printing itself. In addition, the D100’s new one-chip system LSI provides super-fast image processing in a compact and lightweight body capable of handling this rich, high-resolution data, while keeping power consumption to a minimum. Quality digital images – automatically The Nikon D100 makes your introduction to Nikon digital SLR imaging quality easier than ever.

The secret is Nikon’s 3D Digital Matrix Image Control that features a refined image-processing algorithm to ensure astonishingly faithful color reproduction with exceptionally smooth gradations. The three components of this highly effective image-control function are 3D Matrix Metering for precise exposure control, TTL White Balance for precise color temperature determination, and Tone Compensation for optimal contrast whatever the lighting situation. Moreover, the camera’s built-in Speedlight features D- TTL Flash operation to provide advanced flash control. The D100 handles it all automatically.

High-performance Nikon SLR features Those acquainted with Nikon SLRs will find the Nikon D100 controls and operation intuitive. The D100 features the same control system and advanced features of field-proven Nikon SLRs — including the acclaimed Five-Area Autofocus system, 10-segment Matrix Metering sensor and TTL Multi Sensor. And as expected, the camera accepts the full range of AF Nikkor lenses, as well as a variety of Speedlights including the latest SB-80DX. Users will enjoy the same high level of performance and capability that they had expect from a Nikon SLR. It’s the best of Nikon SLR advances made digital. Digital photography that completes your vision Users can fully explore the advantages of digital SLR photography with the Nikon D100 and exclusive Nikon software. Nikon View 5 software (supplied) enables easy transfer and viewing of images — including those taken in Nikon ‘NEF’ RAW file format — on computer.

The new optional Nikon Capture 3 software features versatile image manipulation tools that allow users to fine-tune images. It even lets users control the camera remotely from their computer. Nikon D100 Major Features • 6.1 effective megapixels for 3,008 x 2,000-pixel images • Compact and lightweight (weighs approx. 700g/24.7 oz.) • New CCD sensor is the same size as that of D1-series SLRs (lens magnification factor x1.5) • 3D Digital Matrix Image Control for precise exposure control, adaptive auto white balance, and optimal color accuracy • High-performance built-in Speedlight with D-TTL flash control — offers results equal to Nikon’s field- proven 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash • Three color modes offered for different workflow environments • Five-Area Autofocus with Dynamic AF operation • High-speed image processing provided by new one-chip system LSI • Top shutter speed of 1/4,000 sec. and flash sync speed up to 1/180 sec. • Plug-and-play USB1.1interface for quick computer connection • On-Demand Grid Lines can be displayed in viewfinder • Custom Settings can be selected in the LCD monitor • Compatible with CompactFlash™ cards Type I and Type II including 512MB/1GB IBM MicroDrive™ • Nikon View 5 software (supplied) enables easy transfer and viewing of images on your computer • Optional Nikon Capture 3 software for excellent image management and remote operation • Optional Multi Function Battery Pack MB-D100 accepts six 1.5V LR6 (AA-size alkaline) batteries or one or two Li-ion batteries for extended shooting capability. Features voice memo recording/playback function, vertical shutter release button, Main and Sub Command Dials, AF start button and a 10-pin remote terminal.

D100 Serial Numbers Since the D100 has only been out a very short time, there is no serial number track record established as of yet. The lowest serial number I’ve seen is 2000200, mine is 2000271. D100 Instruction Book The instruction book I received with my D100 had the serial number of 6MBA0111-01. There are very few omissions in the IB, what few there are will be noted. The D100 Body Nikon has never come out and said exactly the construction make up of the D100. It is definitely a combination of metal and polycarbonate, the top cover is metal and the prism and back polycarbonate as well as the base cover. With the camera being so light, I’m assuming the chases is magnesium but wouldn’t swear on it. Since I had a relatively short time to test drive the D100 prior to writing this, I was harder on the D100 than I normally am on my gear just to see what it can withstand. This little body does great, you don’t have to worry about ruggedness no matter what the actual construction materials might be! Because of some physical attributes such as the prism with pop-up flash, conventional cable release socket, lens-metering limitations, some have assumed incorrectly the D100 is a digital N80. This is not the case. The D100 body is a unique design which must have cost Nikon a fortune to put into production! There is a weak point in the D100 construction I feel, one I’ve not personally tested just observed. The CompactFlash door is polycarbonate attached with two, small hinges. Because of the angle you have to use to insert the CF card, I can easily see this door breaking off if you’re wearing gloves, in a hurry, etc.

There are no contacts in the door so if it does break off (not personally tested) you can still continue to shoot (you can shoot with the door open). The LCD monitor on the D100 is located in the dead center of the back of the camera. Originally announced as a 118,000-dot it ended up a 120,000-dot. While it does provide nice, bright images, like the D1 Family, you should not base your color and exposure by what you see on the LCD monitor (you need to take advantage of Display Modes pg.xx). The image zoom feature of the D100 is outstanding though, big improvement over the D1 Family (pg.xx). And Nikon not only made it possible to use a monitor cover (unlike Canon) but finally produced a monitor cover that we can use! The BM-2 is a super clear plastic cover that fits snuggly over the monitor and that comes with the camera when brand new. And the nicest thing, the monitor is basically flush with the camera body! My question about the monitor was/is, is it 100% viewing of the image you capture? This is not stated in any of the specs but from testing it appears to be about 98% and not 100%. This is a bummer with the viewfinder at 95%! D100 Picture Angle The CCD of the D100 is like that of the D1 Family in that there is a net focal length gain of 50% (but the CCD in the D100 is totally new, not the same as I the D1 Family).

The CCD is smaller physically than a 35mm image so it only is capturing the “center” portion of the image projected by the lens at the film plane. This means a 14mm lens on the D100 is equal to a 21mm lens on a 35mm body. This focal length “increase” has some saying that a fullsize CCD is required. I would like to pass on to you an old technique for getting wider shots. This technique started back in the days when either photographers didn’t have available because of money or design, ultrawide lenses. This might help you until the day when a fullsize CCD shows up in a camera. Physically MOVE back! It is amazing how this old technique can be successfully employed shooting digital (unless you’re against a cliff or wall)! D100 Layout The basic layout of the D100 though similar to other Nikon bodies, has some new twists and short falls to get use to. The viewfinder is a pleasant surprise! When you put the D100 up to your eye and you look through the viewfinder, it doesn’t feel like you’re viewing down a tunnel. While the viewfinder magnification for the D100 is the same as the D1 Family (.8x with a 50mm lens) the actual “feel” is quite different! This is true even though we only “see” approximately 95% of the image we’re capturing (in the D1 Family it’s 96%). The viewfinder is bright as well, coming with the B-type Bright View Clear Matte screen II. What’s cool is, like the N80, you can turn on grid lines (pg.xx). The Eyecup and Diopter of the D100 aren’t the greatest design. The eyepiec is the rectangle kind and slips over the viewfinder opening. It attaches by stretching over the viewfinder eyepiece and shrinking back into place. The eyepiece can be uncomfortable depending on your forehead. I personally find it uncomfortable so I switched to the DK-10 eyecup.

The Diopter provides correction of -2 to +1. The problem I find is with the slider you use to adjust the Diopter. I’ve accidentally hit the slider a couple of times now. The problem is there is no zero mark or detent to know where the zero correction is. The + side is at the top of the slider, the minus is at the bottom, but no idea where zero is technically. You are supposed to look through the viewfinder and adjust the Diopter until the lines or AF sensors become dark. Not the best of systems! The ON/OFF switch for the D100 is around the shutter release button. It’s a simple pull/push to turn the D100 on or off. The shutter release itself is where you activate the meter and fire the camera. One of the short comings of the D100 is the play in the shutter release button. Comparing it to the D1 Family, you’ll find you have to push on the release harder and further, especially to actually fire the camera. The D100 in unique in that is has a built-in pop up flash. This flash has limited power and runs off the EN-EL3 battery in the D100. The flash has a guide number of only 56, so it’s works best in my opinion for fill flash. Built-in pop up flash is new to most digital shooters and they don’t realize one major drawback in using them and that’s the lens. Because the pop-up flash is not tall, it doesn’t stand very far above the prism, longer lenses or lens shades literally blocks the light from the flash. When this happens, that lower portion of your photograph will be dark from the lens/shade shadow. This is simply a limitation of the flash. If you want to do real flash photography, you need to use a real flash like the SB-80DX and then you won’t have this problem! Located to the left of the lens barrel and near the handle you will find the DoF button. You can depress this button closing down the aperture to the predetermined setting for viewing.

Power The D100 is powered by a single EN-EL3 7.4V Li-ion Battery or by the optional MB-D100 Battery Pack powered by: 6 AA batteries or 1-2 EN-EL3). The instruction book says you should expect approximately 1600 captures on one charge. Sound a bit fantastic? To be honest with you, I got bored and stopped counting captures, the D100 battery lasts that long! When I first received the D100, I received it with a fully charged battery but no charger, yikes you might say. Well, I just went for it and shot, previewed and played and tested for four days before the charger arrived. The battery indicator after all of that still read “charge sufficient for full operation.” This, even after a whole lot of 30sec exposures testing out the Noise Reduction (CS#4 pg.xx) to boot! Needless to say, I’m impressed! (Good thing since “spare batteries are impossible to get!) The EN-EL3 is charged by the MH-18 charger (yes, new charger with new technology). The operation of this charger is basically the same as the MH-16 (pg.70 TDG) with a couple of changes. There is no refresh button on the MH-18.

These means that whether it needs it or not, you cannot refresh the EN-EL3 3 times prior to use (like required for the EN-4). You still need to follow all other cautions outlined for the MH-16 which includes making sure the battery is cold to the touch and you leave the battery in the charger at least 15 minutes after the green light comes on. MH-19 Multi Charger is available for the D100. EH-5 is the AC charger for the D100. The socket in the D100 for the EH-5 is a different configuration than that for the D1 Family. If you were thinking your could use your Digital Camera Battery for the D1 Family for the D100, can’t do it until a new cable is made just for the D100. The D100 battery indicator acts differently than that in the D1 Family. The actual indicator is located in the top left corner of the LCD panel. When fully charged, the battery symbol is solid black. At some point, the indicator is only 7/8 black (you have approximately ¾ of a charge left), the left most portion of the battery indicator going transparent. This signifies “charge sufficient for full operation.”

The next change in the battery symbol is when only 1/3 of the battery is black. This means the battery is low (less than ¼ charge left). When this occurs, a battery symbol that is 2/3 blank appears in the viewfinder. When the battery is “exhausted” the battery symbol in both the LCD and viewfinder blink. There is a clock battery in the D100. It is charged by either the EN-EL3 or the EH-5 when attached. It states in the IB that 3 days of charging of the clock battery by the EN-EL3 is good for 5 months of operation. If the clock battery should go dead, the date/time resets to the factory default. Unlike the D1 Family clock battery which has a life and must go back to be replaced when dead, it appears this is not the case for the D100. Since I have no way of testing this, we’ll have to have faith in the IB.

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April 25, 2010 | Posted in Digital Camera, Nikon Manual

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