Nikon Camera D7100 Users Manual

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3Choose a shutter speed.
While the exposure meters are on, rotate the 
main command dial to choose a shutter 
speed of Bulb (A) or Time ( %).
4Open the shutter.
Bulb : After focusing, press the shutter-releas e button on the camera or optional 
WR-1, WR-T10, or MC-DC2 all the way down.
 Keep the shutter-release button 
pressed until the exposure is complete.
Time : Press the shutter-release button on th e camera or optional remote control, 
remote cord, or wireless remote controller all the way...

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User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes
Assign frequently-used settings to the U1 and  U2 positions on the mode dial.
Saving User Settings
1Select a mode.
Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode.
2Adjust settings.
Make the desired adjustments  to flexible program (mode P), shutter speed 
(modes  S and  M), aperture (modes  A and  M), exposure and flash compensation, 
flash mode, focus point, metering, auto focus and AF-area modes, bracketing, 
and settings in the shooting ( 0224) and Custom Settings (...

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5Save user settings.
Highlight Save settings  and press J to 
assign the settings selected in Steps 1 and 2 
to the mode dial position selected in Step 4.
Recalling User Settings
Simply rotate the mode dial to  U1 to recall the 
settings assigned to  Save to U1, or to U2 to recall 
the settings assigned to  Save to U2.
Resetting User Settings
To reset settings for  U1 or  U2 to default values:
1Select  Reset user settings .
Press the G button to display the menus. 
Highlight  Reset user settings  in...

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Release Mode
To choose a release mode, press the release mode dial lock 
release and turn the release mode dial to the desired setting.
Choosing a Release Mode
ModeDescription
SSingle frame: Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed.
CL
Continuous low speed : While shutter-release button is held down, camera takes 
photographs at frame rate selected for Custom Setting d5 ( CL mode shooting speed, 
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Frame Advance Rate
The frame rate for continuous shooting (low and high speed) varies with the option 
chosen for image area (063) and, when an NEF (RAW ) image quality option is 
selected, the NEF (RAW ) bit depth ( 067).
 The table below gives the approximate 
frame rates for a fully-charged EN-EL15 ba ttery, continuous-servo AF, manual or 
shutter-priority auto expo sure, a shutter speed of 
1/250s or faster, and the remaining 
settings at default values.
Frame rate drops at slow shutter speeds...

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Self-Timer Mode
The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. Before 
shooting, mount the camera  on a tripod or place the camera on a stable, level 
surface.
1Select self-timer mode.
Press the release mode dial lock release and turn 
the release mode dial to  E.
2Frame the photograph and focus.
In single-servo autofocus ( 071), photographs 
can only be taken if the in-focus ( I) indicator 
appears in the viewfinder.
3Start the timer.
Press the shutter-release button all...

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ACover the Viewfinder
When taking photos without your eye to the 
viewfinder, remove the DK-23 rubber eyecup 
( q ) and insert the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap 
as shown ( w).
 This prevents light entering via 
the viewfinder interfering with exposure.
 Hold 
the camera firmly when removing the rubber 
eyecup.
ASee Also
For information on choosing the duration of th e self-timer, the number of shots taken, and 
the interval between shots, see Custom Setting c3 ( Self-timer; 0 237).
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Mirror up Mode
Choose this mode to minimize blurring caused by camera movement when the 
mirror is raised.
 Use of a tripod is recommended.
1Select mirror up mode.
Press the release mode dial lock release and 
rotate the release mode dial to  M
UP.
2Raise the mirror.
Frame the picture, focus, and then press the 
shutter-release button the rest of the way down 
to raise the mirror.
3Ta k e  a  p i c t u r e.
Press the shutter-release button all the way 
down again to take a picture.
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