Nikon D100 User's Manual

The Nikon D100 By Moose Peterson / copyright 2006

I didn’t want to like the D100 but that’s not how it’s turned out! As soon as the D100 slipped into my hands and I looked through the viewfinder, I instantly grew fond of this little digital. While the D100 only weighs a mere 24.7oz, it is packed with goodies. I had to wonder with the 6MP CCD and the low price, what the compromise was in the D100 since Nikon doesn’t give you more for less. The compromise is in the one place that makes the most sense, and that’s write times, because it sure ain’t in image quality. The D100 delivers features you won’t find in any other camera. Point blank, the D100 delivers image quality, no mistaking that! Big, Beautiful images!

Disclaimer The information that follows is based on a limited number of body/flash samples. There are simply too many manufacture changes (as warned in the IB) to state for certainly that every feature is going work the same way with every piece of equipment every time in every way. This is an unedited text.

Original Announcement TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the Nikon D100 digital SLR camera, on February 21, 2002. The Nikon D100 was developed to meet the growing demand for a superbly designed compact and lightweight digital SLR of exceptional value. The camera's target users are advanced amateurs and professionals who seek an approachable digital SLR camera that offers superb image quality and performance.

The new Nikon D100 boasts sophisticated digital image control technology, including superb image quality with 6.1 effective megapixels, an improved image-processing algorithm, and an enhanced Auto White Balance system. It inherits exclusive, high-performance Nikon features such as 3D Matrix Metering, Five-Area Autofocus and a built-in Speedlight with D-TTL flash control capability. And of course, it provides full compatibility with more than 40 AF Nikkor lenses for professional optical quality, as well as numerous other accessories including a dedicated Multi Function Battery Pack and a new Nikon Capture 3 software which enables remote control of the camera body as well as reading/adjustment of Nikon ‘NEF’ RAW image file for greater results. All of these features are packed in a stylish, compact and lightweight body for optimum portability. With so many innovations in such a practical design, the Nikon D100 is certain to attract countless new digital SLR users to the world of Nikon digital SLR photography. Note: Specifications, design, product name and standard accessories may differ by country or area.

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.