Nikon Camera D7100 Users Manual

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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.
1Remove the accessory shoe cover.
2Mount 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.
AThe AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter
When the AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately) is mounted on the camera 
accessory shoe, flash accessories can be connected via a sync terminal.
DUse 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. 
						

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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. 
Refer to the documentation provided  with the flash unit for details.
❚❚CLS-Compatible Flash Units
The camera can be used with the  following CLS-compatible flash units:
• The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB- 700, SB-600, SB-400, and SB-R200:
• SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander : When mounted on a CLS-compatible camera, 
the SU-800 can be used as a commander for remote SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, 
SB-700, SB-600, or S B-R200 flash units in up to three groups.
 The SU-800 itself is 
not equipped with a flash.
Flash unit
SB-9101SB-9001SB-800SB-7001SB-600SB-4002SB-R2003Feature
Guide No.
4ISO 100 34/111 34/111 38/125 28/92 30/98 21/69 10/33
ISO 200 48/157 48/157 53/174 39/128 42/138 30/98 14/46
1 If a color filter is attached to  the SB-910, SB-900, or SB-700 when v or N (flash) is selected for white 
balance, the camera will automatically detect th e filter and adjust white balance appropriately.
2 Wireless flash control is not available with the SB-400.
3 Controlled remotely with built- in flash in commander mode or using optional SB-910, SB-900, 
SB-800, or SB-700 flash unit or  SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander.
4 m/ft, 20 °C (68 °F), SB-910, SB-900 , SB-800, SB-700, and SB-600 at 35 mm zoom head position; SB-910, 
SB-900, and SB-700 with standard illumination.
AGuide Number
To calculate the range of the flash at full powe r, divide the Guide Number by the aperture.
 If, 
for example, the flash unit has a Guide Number  of 34 m or 111 ft (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F); its 
range at an aperture of f/5.6 is 34 ÷ 5 .6 or about 6.1 meters (or in feet, 
111 ÷ 5.6 = approximately 19 ft 10 in.).
 For each twofold increase in ISO sensitivity, multiply 
the Guide Number by the square root of two (approximately 1.4). 
						

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The following features are available with CLS-compatible flash units:
1 Not available with spot metering.
2 Can also be selected with flash unit.
3 AA/A mode selection performed on flash unit using custom settings.
 A is selected when a non-CPU 
lens is used.
4 Can only be selected with camera ( 0247).
5 When a non-CPU lens is used, non-TTL auto (A) is used regardless of mode selected with flash unit.
6 Available only in i-TTL, AA,  A, GN, and M flash-control modes.
7 Availalbe only in i-TTL, AA, and A flash-control modes.
CLS-compatible flash units
SB-910
SB-900SB-800SB-700SB-600
SU-800
SB-R200SB-400CommanderClose-up 
photography
Single flashi-TTL i-TTL balanced fill-flash for 
digital SLR1zzzz
———z
Standard i-TTL flash for digital 
SLR z
2z2zz2———
z
AA Auto aperture z
3z3—— — — — —
A Non-TTL auto z3z3—— — — — —
GN Distance-priority manual zzz—— — ——
M Manual zzzz———z
4
RPT Repeating flash zz—— — — — —
Advanced Wireless LightingMaster
Remote flash control
zzz—zz ——
i-TTL i-TTL zzz—— — ——
[A:B] Quick wireless flash control ——z—— z——
AA Auto aperture z
5z5—— — — — —
A Non-TTL auto zz—— — — — —
M Manual zzz—— — ——
RPT Repeating flash zz—— — — — —
Remote
i-TTL i-TTL zzzz——z—
[A:B] Quick wireless flash control zzzz——z—
AA Auto aperture z
5z5—— — — — —
A Non-TTL auto zz—— — — — —
M Manual zzzz——z—
RPT Repeating flash zzzz————
Flash Color Information Communicationzzzz———z
Auto FP High-Speed Sync6zzzz z z z —
FV lock7zzzz z z z z
AF-assist for multi-area AF zzzz z———
Red-eye reduction zzzz———z
Camera modeling illumination zzzz z z z —
Camera flash mode selection ———— — — — z
Camera flash unit firmware update z— z—— — ——
AAuto Aperture/Non-TTL Auto
Unless the focal length and maximum aperture are specified using the  Non-CPU lens data 
option in the setup menu, choosing auto aperture (AA) when a non-CPU lens is attached 
automatically selects non-TTL auto (A).  
						

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❚❚Other Flash Units
The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes.
Flash unitSB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, 
SB-26, SB-25, SB-24SB-50DX1SB-30, SB-272, SB-22S, 
SB-22, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15SB-23, SB-293, 
SB-21B3, SB-29S3Flash mode
A Non-TTL auto ✔— ✔ —
M Manual ✔✔ ✔ ✔
G Repeating flash ✔—— —
REAR Rear-curtain sync
4✔✔ ✔ ✔
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-Nikk or 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60 mm 
f/2.8G ED lenses only.
4 Available when camera is used to select flash mode.
AFlash Control Mode
The information display shows the flash control mode for optional flash units attached to the 
camera accessory shoe as follows:
Flash syncAuto FP ( 0244)
i-TTL
Auto aperture (AA)
Non-TTL auto flash (A)
Distance-priority manual (GN)
Manual
Repeating flash —
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DNotes 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 D7100 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  j, % , and  u, the flash will 
fire with every shot, even in modes in which the built-in flash can not be used.
i-TTL flash control can be used at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 6400.
 At values over 
6400, the desired results may not be achieved  at some ranges or aperture settings.
 If the 
flash-ready indicator flashes for about three se conds 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 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.
The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, an d SB-400 provide red-eye reduction, while the 
SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700,  SB-600, and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the 
following restrictions:
• SB-910 and SB-900 : AF-assist illumination is available 
with 17–135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is 
available only with the focus points shown at 
right.
• SB-800, SB-600, and SU-800 : AF-assist illumination is 
available with 24–105 mm AF lenses, however, 
autofocus is available only with the focus points 
shown at right.
• SB-700 : AF-assist illumination is available with 24–
135 mm AF lenses, however, autofocus is 
available only with the focus points shown at 
right.
In mode  P, the maximum aperture (minimum f-nu mber) is limited according to ISO 
sensitivity, as shown below:
Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent of:
100200400800160032006400
455.67.181011
If the maximum aperture of the lens is smaller than given above, the maximum value for 
aperture will be the maximum aperture of the lens.
17–19 mm 20–105 mm 106–135 mm
24–34 mm 35–49 mm 50–105 mm
24–27 mm 28–135 mm 
						

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Other Accessories
At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D7100.
Power 
sources•
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15  (0 22, 24): Additional EN-EL15 batteries are 
available from local retailers and Nikon-authorized service representatives.
• Battery Charger MH-25  (0 22): Recharge EN-EL15 batteries.
• Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D15 : The MB-D15 is equipped with a shutter-release 
button,  AAE/AF lock button, multi selector, and main- and sub-command 
dials for improved operation when taking photographs in portrait (tall) 
orientation. When attaching the MB-D15, remove the camera MB-D15 contact 
cover.
• Power Connector EP-5B, AC Adapter EH-5b : These accessories can be used to power 
the camera for extended periods (EH-5a and EH-5 AC adapters can also be 
used).
 The EP-5B is required to connect the camera to the EH-5b; see page 311 
for details. Note that when the camera  is used with an MB-D15, the EP-5B must 
be inserted into the MB-D15, not the camera. Do not attempt to use the 
camera with power connectors inserted into both the camera and MB-D15.
Filters •
Filters intended for special-effects photography may interfere with autofocus 
or the electronic rangefinder.
• Use C-PL or C-PL II circular polarizing filters.
 Polar-brand linear polarizing filters 
can not be used.
• Use NC filters to protect the lens.
• 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.
• Center-weighted metering is recommended with filters with exposure factors 
(filter factors) over 1× (Y44, Y48, Y52, O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL/C-PL II, ND2S, ND4, 
ND4S, ND8, ND8S, ND400, A2, A12, B2,  B8, B12). See the filter manual for 
details.
Viewfinder 
eyepiece 
accessories •
DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses : Lenses are available with diopters of –5, –4, –3, 
–2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m
–1 when the camera diopter adjustment control is 
in the neutral position (–1 m–1). Use eyepiece correction lenses only if the 
desired focus can not be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control 
(–2 to +1 m
–1). Test eyepiece correction lenses before purchase to ensure that 
the desired focus can be achieved.
 The rubber eyecup can not be used with 
eyepiece correction lenses.
• Magnifying Eyepiece DK-21M : The DK-21M magnifies the view through the 
viewfinder by approximately 1.17× ( 50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; –1.0 m
–1) for 
greater precision when framing.
• Magnifier DG-2 : The DG-2 magnifies the scene displayed in the center of the 
viewfinder for greater precision during focusing.
 Eyepiece adapter required 
(available separately).
• Eyepiece Adapter DK-22 : The DK-22 is used when attaching the DG-2 magnifier.
• 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 
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Software•
Capture NX 2 : A complete photo editing package with such advanced editing 
features as selection control points and an auto retouch brush.
• Camera Control Pro 2 : Control the camera remotely from a computer to record 
movies and photographs and save photographs directly to the computer hard 
disk.
Note : Use the latest versions of Nikon software; see the websites listed on page 
xxvi for the latest information on supported operating systems.
 At default 
settings, Nikon Message Center 2 will periodically check for updates to Nikon 
software and firmware while you are logged in to an account on the computer 
and the computer is connected to the Internet.
 A message is automatically 
displayed when an update is found.
Body cap Body Cap BF-1B/Body Cap BF-1A
: The body cap keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, 
and image sensor free of dust when a lens is not in place.
Remote 
controls/
wireless 
remote 
controllers •
Wireless Remote Control ML-L3  (0 127): The ML-L3 uses a 3 V CR2025 battery.
Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right ( q), insert a fingernail into the 
gap and open the battery chamber ( w).
 Ensure that the battery is inserted in 
the correct orientation ( r).
• Wireless Remote Controller WR-R10/WR-T10  (0 130): When a WR-R10 wireless remote 
controller is attached, the camera can be controlled wirelessly using a WR-T10 
wireless remote controller. The WR-T10 uses a 3 V CR2032 battery.
Insert a fingernail into the gap behind the battery-chamber latch and open the 
battery chamber ( q). Ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct 
orientation ( e).
• Wireless Remote Controller WR-1  (0 130): WR-1 units are used  in groups of two or 
more, with one functioning as a transmitter and the remaining units acting 
receivers. The receivers are attached to the accessory terminals of one or more 
cameras, allowing the transmitter to be used to release the camera shutters or 
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LAN adapters 
(0 206) •
Communication Unit UT-1  (0 206): When connected to the camera using the USB 
cable supplied with the camera, the UT-1 can be used to connect to Ethernet 
networks and upload pictures to an ftp server or control the camera remotely 
using optional Camera Control Pro 2 software.
 Note that the UT-1 requires its 
own power source; use an optional EN-EL1 5 rechargeable Li-ion battery or an 
EP-5B power connector and EH-5b AC adapter.
• Wireless Transmitter WT-5 : Use in combination with a UT-1 to connect to wireless 
networks.
Use of the UT-1 and WT-5 requires a wireless or Ethernet network and knowledge 
of how to use it. Always use the latest version of the software supplied with the 
devices.
Wireless 
mobile 
adapters Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a
: Supports two-way communication between the 
camera and smart devices running the Wireless Mobile Utility.
Accessory 
terminal 
accessories The D7100 is equipped with 
an accessory terminal for 
WR-1  and  WR-R10 wireless remote controllers  (0 130),  MC-DC2 
remote cords  (0 52) and  GP-1 GPS units  (0 152), which 
connect with the  4 mark on the connector aligned 
with the  2 next to the accessory terminal (close the 
camera connector cover when the terminal is not in 
use).
Microphones Stereo Microphone ME-1
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Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter.
1Ready the camera.
Open the battery-chamber (q) and power 
connector ( w) covers.
2Insert the EP-5B power connector.
Be sure to insert the connector in the orientation 
shown, using the connector to keep the orange 
battery latch pressed to one side.
 The latch locks 
the connector in place when the connector is 
fully inserted.
3Close the battery-chamber cover.
Position the power connector cable so that it 
passes through the power connector slot and 
close the battery-chamber cover.
4Connect the AC adapter.
Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter ( e) and 
the EP-5B power cable to the DC socket ( r).
 When the camera is powered by 
the AC adapter and power connector,  V replaces the  # icon. 
						

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Caring for the Camera
Storage
When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and 
store the battery 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:
• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%
• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as 
televisions or radios
• are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below –10 °C (14 °F)
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals .
Camera 
bodyUse a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
 After 
using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly 
dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly.
 Important : Dust or other foreign 
matter inside the camera may cause damage not covered under warranty .
Lens, 
mirror, and 
viewfinderThese glass elements are easily damaged. Remove dust and lint with a blower. To  
remove fingerprints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft 
cloth and clean with care.
Monitor Remove dust and lint with a blower.
 When removing fingerprints and other stains, 
wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather.
 Do not apply pressure, 
as this could result in damage or malfunction.
DServicing 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 Speedlights, should be in cluded when the camera is inspected or 
serviced.