Nikon Camera D7100 Users Manual

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4Choose the amount of gain.
Highlight Auto gain  and press  2.
The following options will be displayed.
 
Highlight an option and press  J.
• On: Gain is adjusted according to number 
of exposures actually recorded (gain for 
each exposure is set to 
1/2 for 2 exposures, 1/3 for 3 exposures, etc.).
• Off : Gain is not adjusted when recording multiple exposure.
 Recommended 
if background is dark.
5Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
In continuous high-speed and continuous low-speed 
release modes...

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❚❚Interrupting Multiple Exposures
To interrupt a multiple exposure  before the specified number of 
exposures have been taken, select  Off for multiple exposure 
mode.
 If shooting ends before the specified number of 
exposures have been taken, a multiple exposure will be created 
from the exposures that have been recorded to that point.
 If 
Auto gain  is on, gain will be adjusted to reflect the number of 
exposures actually recorded.
 Note that shooting will end automatically if:
• A two-button...

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Interval Timer Photography
The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals.
1Select Interval timer shooting  in the 
shooting menu.
Press the  G button to display the menus. 
Highlight  Interval timer shooting  in the 
shooting menu and press 2.
2Choose a starting time.
Choose from the following starting triggers.
• To start shooting immediately , highlight Now 
and press  2.
 Shooting begins about 3 s 
after settings are completed; proceed to 
Step 3.
• To choose a...

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4Choose the number of intervals and 
number of shots per interval.
Press 4 or  2 to highlight number of 
intervals or number of shots; press  1 or  3 to 
change.
 Press  2 to continue.
5Start shooting.
Highlight  On and press  J (to return to the 
shooting menu without  starting the interval 
timer, highlight  Off and press  J).
 The first 
series of shots will be  taken at the specified 
starting time, or after about 3 s if  Now was 
selected for  Choose start time  in Step 2.
 Shooting will...

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AInterval Timer Photography
Interval timer photography can not be combined with remote control photography using 
the optional ML-L3 remote control ( 0127), live view photography ( 0153), or movie live 
view ( 0161).
ARelease Mode
Regardless of the release mode selected, the camera will take the specified number of shots 
at each interval.
 In continuous modes, photographs will be taken at a rate given on page 58. 
In  S (single frame) mode, photographs will be taken at the rate chosen for Custom...

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❚❚Pausing Interval Timer Photography
Interval timer photography can be paused by:
• Pressing the  J button between intervals
• Highlighting  Start>Pause  in the interval timer menu and pressing  J
• Turning the camera off and then on again (if desired, the memory card can be 
replaced while the camera is off )
• Selecting self-timer ( E) or  M
UP release mode
To resume shooting:
1Choose a new starting time.
Choose a new starting  time as described on 
page 145.
2Resume shooting.
Highlight  Restart...

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Non-CPU Lenses
By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain 
access to a variety of CPU lens functions when using a non-CPU lens.
 
If the focal length of the lens is known :
• Power zoom can be used with optional S B-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, and SB-600 
flash units
• Lens focal length is listed (with an asterisk) in the playback photo info display
If the maximum aperture of the lens is known :
• The aperture value is displayed in the control panel and...

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The camera can store data for up to nine non-CPU lenses. To enter or edit data for a 
non-CPU lens:
1Select  Non-CPU lens data .
Press the G button to display the menus. 
Highlight  Non-CPU lens data  in the setup 
menu and press  2.
2Choose a lens number.
Highlight  Lens number  and press 4 or  2 to 
choose a lens number between 1 and 9.
3Enter the focal length and aperture.
Highlight  Focal length (mm)  or Maximum 
aperture  and press  4 or  2 to edit the 
highlighted item.
 Focal length can be...

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To recall lens data when using a non-CPU lens:
1Assign non-CPU lens number selection to a camera control.
Select Choose non-CPU lens number  as the “Press + command dials” option 
for a camera control in the Custom Settings menu.
 Non-CPU lens number 
selection can be assigned to the  Fn button (Custom Setting f2,  Assign Fn 
button , 0 253), the depth-of-field previe w button (Custom Setting f3, Assign 
preview button , 0 255), or the  AAE-L /AF-L  button (Custom Setting f4,  Assign 
AE-L/AF-L...

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Using a GPS Unit
An optional GP-1 GPS unit can be connected to the camera’s accessory terminal 
(0 310) using the cable supplied with the  GPS unit, allowing information on the 
camera’s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken.
 Turn the 
camera off before connecting the GPS unit; for more information, see the manual 
provided with the GPS Unit.
❚❚ Setup Menu Options
The  GPS  item in the setup menu contains the options listed below.
• Standby timer : Choose whether the exposure...