Nikon Camera D7100 Users Manual

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AAperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range 
Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture.
Aperture at ISO equivalent of Approximate range
100 200 400800160032006400m ft 
1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 0.7–8.5 2 ft 4 in.–27 ft 11 in. 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 0.6–6.0 2 ft–19 ft 8 in.
2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 0.6–4.2 2 ft–13 ft 9 in. 4 5.6 8 11162232 0.6–3.0 2ft–9ft 10in.
5.6 8 11 16 22 32 — 0.6–2.1 2 ft–6 ft 11 in. 8 11162232—— 0.6–1.5 2ft–4ft 11in.
11 16 22 32 — — — 0.6–1.1 2 ft–3 ft 7 in.
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Flash Compensation
Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3 EV to +1 EV in increments 
of 1/3EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. 
Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced 
to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections.
Press the  M (Y ) button and rotate the sub-
command dial until the desired value is 
displayed in the control panel.
 In general, 
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FV Lock
This feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed 
without changing the flash leve l and ensuring that flash output is appropriate to the 
subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame.
 Flash 
output is adjusted automatically for an y changes in ISO sensitivity and aperture.
To  u s e  F V  l o c k :
1Assign FV lock to the  Fn button.
Select  FV lock  for Custom Setting f2 ( Assign Fn 
button  > Press , 0 253).
2Raise the flash....

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5Recompose the photograph.
6Ta k e  t h e  p h o t o g r a p h .
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. If desired, 
additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV lock.
7Release FV lock.
Press the  Fn button to release FV lock. Confirm that the FV lock icon ( e) is no 
longer displayed in the viewfinder.
DUsing FV Lock with the Built-in Flash
FV lock is only available wi th the built-in flash when TTL is selected for Custom Setting e3 
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Remote Control Photography
The optional ML-L3 remote control (0309) can be used to reduce camera shake or 
for self-portraits.
1Select  Remote control mode (ML-L3) .
Press the G button to display the menus. 
Highlight  Remote control mode (ML-L3)  in 
the shooting menu and press  2. 
2Choose a remote control mode.
Highlight one of the following options and press  J.
3Frame the photograph.
Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 
Using an Optional ML-L3 Remote...

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4Ta k e  t h e  p h o t o g r a p h .
From a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less, aim the transmitter 
on the ML-L3 at either of the infrared receivers on the 
camera ( 03, 5) and press the  ML-L3 shutter-release 
button.
 In delayed remote mode , the self-timer lamp will 
light for about two seconds before the shutter is released.
 
In quick-response remote mode , the self-timer lamp will 
flash after the shutter has been released.
 In remote mirror-up mode , pressing the 
ML-L3 shutter-release button...

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AExiting Remote Control Mode
Remote control is cancelled automatically if no photograph is taken before the time selected 
for Custom Setting c5 ( Remote on duration (ML-L3) , 0 238),  Off is selected for  Remote 
control mode (ML-L3) , a two-button reset is performed, or shooting options are reset using 
Reset shooting menu .
DAssign Shutter Button
If  Record movies  is selected for Custom Setting g4 ( Assign shutter button, 0 260), the 
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Wireless Remote Controllers
When the camera is used with optional WR-1 (0309) and WR-R10/WR-T10 ( 0309) 
wireless remote controllers, the shutter-release buttons on the WR-1 and WR-T10 
perform the same functions as the camera  shutter-release button, allowing remote 
continuous and self-timer photography.
WR-1 Wireless Remote Controllers
When a WR-1 is connected to the camera accessory terminal, the shutter can be 
released using another WR-1.
WR-R10/WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers
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Other Shooting Options
The camera settings listed below can be restored to 
default values by holding the W (S ) and  E buttons 
down together for more than two seconds (these 
buttons are marked by a green dot).
 The control 
panel turns off briefly  while settings are reset.
Two-Button Reset: Restoring Default 
Settings
OptionDefault0
Image quality JPEG normal 66
Image size Large 68
White balance Auto > Normal 89 Fine tuning A-B: 0, G-M: 0 91
HDR (high dynamic range) Off
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ISO sensitivity...

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Autofocus (live view/movie)Autofocus mode AF-S 155
AF-area mode m , r , w , % , g , u , 1 , 2 , 3 , P,  S,  A , M Wide-area AF
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n , 0 Normal-area AF
i , j , k , l , p , o , s , t , u , v , x , y , z Face-priority AF
Focus point
3Center 75
Metering Matrix 83
AE lock hold Off 76, 84
Bracketing Off 133
Picture Control settings
4Unmodified 105
Flash compensation Off 124
Exposure compensation Off 86
Exposure delay mode Off 241
Flash mode i , k , p , n , w , g Auto
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Auto+red-eye reduction
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