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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...