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(Exposure 
indicators and 
shutter speed or  aperture display  flash) Subject too bright; photo will 
be overexposed.
•
Use a lower ISO sensitivity 79
• In shooting mode:
P Use optional ND filter 308
S Increase shutter speed 49
A Choose a smaller aperture 
(higher f-number) 50
% Choose another shooting 
mode 178
Subject too dark; photo will be 
underexposed. •
Use a higher ISO sensitivity 79
• In shooting mode:
P Use flash 119
S Lower shutter speed 49
A Choose a larger aperture 
(lower f-number) 50
A
(flashes) Bulb (
A ) selected in mode 
S . Change shutter speed or select 
mode 
M. 49, 51
%
(flashes) Time (
%) selected in mode  S. Change shutter speed or select 
mode 
M. 49, 51
P
(flashes) k
(flashes) Images are being processed. Wait until processing is 
complete.  —
— c
(flashes) If indicator flashes for 3s after 
flash fires, photo may be 
underexposed. Check photo in monitor; if 
underexposed, adjust settings 
and try again.
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(flashes) j
(flashes) Memory insufficient to record 
further photos at current 
settings, or camera has run out 
of file or folder numbers. •
Reduce quality or size. 66, 68
• Delete photographs. 197
• Insert new memory card. 30
O
(flashes) Camera malfunction. Release shutter.
 If error persists 
or appears frequently, consult 
Nikon-authorized service 
representative. —
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Indicator
ProblemSolution0Monitor
Control panel
No memory card. SCamera cannot detect 
memory card. Turn camera off and confirm 
that card is correctly inserted.
30
This memory card 
cannot be used.
Card may be 
damaged. 
Insert another card. W
, 
O
(flashes) •
Error accessing 
memory card. •
Use Nikon-approved card. 347
• Check that contacts are 
clean.
 If card is damaged, 
contact retailer or Nikon-
authorized service 
representative. —
• Unable to create new 
folder. •
Delete files or insert new 
memory card after copying 
important images to 
computer or other device. 30, 197
g
W
, 
O
(flashes) Camera can not control 
Eye-Fi card. •
Check that Eye-Fi card 
firmware is up to date.  272
• Copy files on Eye-Fi card to 
a computer or other device 
and format card, or insert 
new card. 30, 32, 
203
Memory card is 
locked. Slide lock to 
“write” position. W
, 
X
(flashes) Memory card is locked 
(write protected).
Slide card write-protect 
switch to “write” position. 31
Not available if 
Eye-Fi card is locked. W
, 
O
(flashes) Eye-Fi card is locked 
(write protected).
This card is not 
formatted.
Format the card. [
C ]
(flashes) Memory card has not 
been formatted for use in 
camera. Format memory card or insert 
new memory card.
30, 32
Clock has been reset — Camera clock is not set. Set camera clock. 28, 265
Failed to update 
flash unit firmware. 
Flash cannot be 
used. 
Contact a Nikon-
authorized service 
representative. —
Firmware for flash unit 
mounted on camera was 
not updated correctly. Contact a Nikon-authorized 
service representative.
—
Unable to start live 
view. Please wait. —The internal temperature 
of the camera is high. Wait for the internal circuits 
to cool before resuming live 
view or movie recording. 
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Folder contains no 
images.—No images on memory 
card or in folder(s) 
selected for playback. Select folder containing 
images from 
Playback folder  
menu or insert memory card 
containing images. 30, 217
All images are 
hidden. —All photos in current 
folder are hidden. No images can be played 
back until another folder has 
been selected or 
Hide image 
used to allow at least one 
image to be displayed. 218
Cannot display this 
file. —File has been created or 
modified using a 
computer or different 
make of camera, or file is 
corrupt. File can not be played back 
on camera.
—
Cannot select this 
file. —Selected image can not 
be retouched. Images created with other 
devices can not be 
retouched.
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This movie cannot be 
edited. —The selected movie can 
not be edited. •
Movies created with other 
devices can not be edited. —
• Movies must be at least 
two seconds long. 175
Check printer. — Printer error. Check printer.
 To  r e s u m e ,  
select  Continue  (if available). 208*
Check paper.
—Paper in printer is not of 
selected size. Insert paper of correct size 
and select 
Continue. 208*
Paper jam.
—Paper is jammed in 
printer. Clear jam and select 
Continue
. 208*
Out of paper.
— Printer is out of paper. Insert paper of selected size 
and select 
Continue. 208*
Check ink supply.
—Ink error. Check ink. To resume, select 
Continue . 208*
Out of ink.
— Printer is out of ink. Replace ink and select 
Continue
. 208*
* See printer manual for more information.
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Specifications
❚❚Nikon D7100 Digital Camera
Type
Type Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mountNikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
Effective angle of viewNikon DX format; focal length in 
35 mm [135] format equivalent to 
approx. 1.5× that of lenses with FX format angle of view
Effective pixels
Effective pixels 24.1 million
Image sensor
Image sensor23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
Total pixels24.71 million
Dust-reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional 
Capture NX 2 software required)
Storage
Image size (pixels)•DX (24×16) image area
6000 × 4000 ( #) 4496 × 3000 ( $) 2992 × 2000 ( %)
• 1.3× (18×12) image area
4800 × 3200 ( #) 3600 × 2400 ( $) 2400 × 1600 ( %)
• Photographs with image area of DX (24×16) taken in movie live view
6000 × 3368 ( #) 4496 × 2528 ( $) 2992 × 1680 ( %)
• Photographs with image area of 1.3× (18×12) taken in movie live view
4800 × 2696 ( #) 3600 × 2024 ( $) 2400 × 1344 ( %)
File format •NEF (RAW) : 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed or compressed
• JPEG : JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1 : 4), normal (approx. 
1 : 8), or basic (approx. 1 : 16) compression ( Size priority); Optimal 
quality  compression available
• NEF (RAW) + JPEG : Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW ) and 
JPEG formats
Picture Control System Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, Landscape; selected 
Picture Control can be modified; storage for custom Picture Controls
MediaSD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
Double slotSlot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage 
of copies created using NEF+JPEG; pictures can be copied between 
cards.
File systemDCF (Design Rule for  Camera  File System) 2.0, DPOF ( Digital  Print  Order 
F ormat), Exif ( Exchangeable  Image  File Format for Digital Still Cameras) 
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Viewfinder
ViewfinderEye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame coverageApprox. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
MagnificationApprox. 0.94× (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m–1)
Eyepoint19.5 mm (–1.0 m–1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment–2 – +1 m–1
Focusing screenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II screen with AF area brackets 
(framing grid can be displayed)
Reflex mirrorQuick return
Depth-of-field previewPressing depth-of-field preview bu tton stops lens aperture down to 
value selected by user ( A and  M modes) or by camera (other modes)
Lens aperture Instant return, electronically controlled
Lens
Compatible lensesCompatible with AF NIKKOR lenses,  including type G and D lenses (some 
restrictions apply to PC lenses) and  DX lenses, AI-P NIKKOR lenses, and 
non-CPU AI lenses ( A and  M modes only).
 IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the 
F3AF, and non-AI lenses can not be used.
The electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a 
maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster  (the electronic rangefinder supports 
the center 1 focus point with lenses that have a maximum aperture of 
f/8 or faster).
Shutter
Type Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Speed1/8000 – 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2EV, bulb, time, X250
Flash sync speedX=1/250s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/320s or slower (flash range drops 
at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320s)
Release
Release mode S  (single frame), CL (continuous low speed),  CH (continuous high speed), 
J (quiet shutter-release),  E (self-timer),  M
UP (mirror up); interval timer 
photography supported
Approximate frame 
advance rate •
JPEG and 12-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded with DX (24×16) selected for Image area
C
L: 1–6 fps CH: 6 fps
• JPEG and 12-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded  with 1.3× (18×12) selected for Image 
area
C
L: 1–6 fps CH: 7 fps
• 14-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded with DX (24×16) selected for Image area
C
L: 1–5 fps CH: 5 fps
• 14-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded with  1.3× (18×12) selected for Image area
C
L: 1–6 fps CH: 6 fps
Self-timer2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1–9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 s
Remote control modes 
(ML-L3)Delayed remote, quick-response remote, remote mirror-up
Exposure
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Metering method•Matrix : 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix 
metering II (other CPU lenses); colo r matrix metering available with 
non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data
• Center-weighted : Weight of 75% given to 8 mm circle in center of frame.
 
Diameter of circle can be changed to 6, 10, or 13 mm, or weighting can 
be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 8-mm circle)
• Spot : Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected 
focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 
lens, 20 °C/68 °F) •
Matrix or center-weighted metering : 0 – 20 EV
• Spot metering : 2 – 20 EV
Exposure meter 
coupling Combined CPU and AI
Mode
Auto modes (iauto;  jauto, flash off  ); programmed auto with flexible 
program ( P); shutter-priority auto ( S); aperture-priority auto ( A); manual 
( M ); scene modes ( kportrait;  l landscape;  pchild;  msports;  nclose up;  onight 
portrait;  rnight landscape;  sparty/indoor;  tbeach/snow;  usunset;  vdusk/dawn;  wpet 
portrait;  xcandlelight;  yblossom;  zautumn colors;  0food ); special effects modes 
( % night vision;  gcolor sketch;  iminiature effect;  uselective color;  1silhouette;  2high 
key;  3low key ); U1  (user settings 1 ); U2  (user settings 2 )
Exposure compensationCan be adjusted by –5 – +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2EV in P,  S,  A , and 
M  modes
Exposure bracketing 2 – 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, or 3 EV
Flash bracketing2 – 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, or 3 EV
White balance 
bracketing2 – 5 frames in steps of 1, 2, or 3
ADL bracketing
2  frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset 
values for all frames
Exposure lockLuminosity locked at detected value with  AAE-L /AF-L  button
ISO sensitivity 
(Recommended 
Exposure Index) ISO 100 – 6400 in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV. Can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 
0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400; auto ISO sensitivity 
control available
Active D-Lighting Auto, Extra high , High , Normal , Low , Off
Focus
Autofocus Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500DX autofocus sensor module with TTL 
phase detection, fine-tuning, 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type 
sensors; the center 1 focus point is available at apertures slower than 
f/5.6 and faster than f/8 or at f/ 8), and AF-assist illuminator (range 
approx. 0.5–3m/1ft 8in.–9ft 10in.)
Detection range –2 – +19 EV (ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
Lens servo•Autofocus (AF) : Single-servo AF ( AF-S); continuous-servo AF ( AF-C); auto 
AF-S/AF-C selection ( AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated 
automatically according to subject status
• Manual focus (M) : Electronic rangefinder can be used
Focus point Can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points
AF-area modeSingle-point AF; 9-, 21-, or 51-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, 
auto-area AF
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Focus lockFocus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-
servo AF) or by pressing  AAE-L /AF-L  button
Flash
Built-in flash i, k , p , n , o , s , w , g : Auto flash with auto pop-up
P ,  S,  A , M , 0 : Manual pop-up with button release
Guide Number Approx. 12/39, 12/39 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20 °C/68 °F)
Flash control TTL : i-TTL flash control using 2016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-
in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL 
balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted 
metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
Flash mode Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with 
red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with 
red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; 
Auto FP High-Speed Sync supported
Flash compensation–3 – +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2EV
Flash-ready indicatorLights when built-in flash or optional  flash unit is fully charged; flashes 
after flash is fired at full output
Accessory shoe ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
Nikon Creative Lighting 
System (CLS)•
Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with: 
-SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 as a master flash and SB-600 or 
SB-R200 as remotes, or SU-800 as commander 
- Built-in flash can serve as ma ster flash in commander mode
• Auto FP High-Speed Sync and modeling illumination supported with 
all CLS-compatible flash units except SB-400; Flash Color Information 
Communication and FV lock supported with all CLS-compatible flash 
units
Sync terminal AS-15 sync terminal adapter (available separately)
White balance
White balanceAuto (2 types), incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, 
cloudy, shade, preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored, spot white 
balance measurement available during live view), choose color 
temperature (2500 K–10000 K), all with fine-tuning
Live view
ModesLive view photography (still images), movie live view (movies)
Lens servo•Autofocus (AF) : Single-servo AF ( AF-S); full-time-servo AF ( AF-F)
• Manual focus (M)
AF-area mode Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
AutofocusContrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point 
automatically when face-p riority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Movie
MeteringTTL exposure metering using main image sensor
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*Available only when  1.3× (18×12) is selected for Image area. Sensor output is about 60 or 50 fps.
Frame size (pixels) and 
frame rate •
1920 × 1080; 60i (59.94 fields/s)/ 50i (50 fields/s)*
•1920 × 1080; 30p (progressive), 25p, 24p
• 1280 × 720; 60p, 50p
Actual frame rates for 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, and 24p are 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 
and 23.976 fps respectively; options support both  ★high and normal 
image quality
File format MOV
Video compressionH.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording formatLinear PCM
Audio recording deviceBuilt-in or external stereo mic rophone; sensitivity adjustable
Monitor
Monitor8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 1229 k-dot (VGA; 640 × 480 × 4 = 1,228,800 dots), 
TFT monitor with approx. 170 ° viewing angle, approx. 100% frame 
coverage, and brightness adjustment
Playback
PlaybackFull-frame and thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar) playback with 
playback zoom, movie playback, photo and/or movie slide shows, 
histogram display, highlights, photo information, GPS data display, and 
auto image rotation
Interface
USBHi-Speed USB
HDMI outputHDMI mini connector (Type C)
Accessory terminal Wireless remote controller : WR-1 and WR-R10 (available separately)
Remote cord : MC-DC2 (available separately)
GPS unit : GP-1 (available separately)
Audio input Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter; plug-in power supported)
Audio outputStereo mini-pin jack (3.5 mm diameter)
Supported languages
Supported languagesArabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified  and Traditional), Czech, Danish, 
Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, 
Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, 
Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, 
Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Power source
Battery One rechargeable Li-ion EN-EL15 battery
Battery packOptional MB-D15 multi-power battery pack with one rechargeable 
Nikon EN-EL15 Li-ion battery or six AA alkaline, Ni-MH, or lithium 
batteries
AC adapterEH-5b AC adapter; requires EP-5B power connector (available separately)
Tripod socket
Tripod socket1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
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•Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at the 
temperature specified by the Camera and Imaging Pr oducts Association (CIPA): 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.4 °F).
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications  of the hardware and software described in this 
manual at any time and without prior notice.
 Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result 
from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
❚❚ MH-25 battery charger
❚❚ EN-EL15 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Dimensions/weight
Dimensions (W×H×D)Approx. 135.5 × 106.5 × 76 mm (5.3 × 4.2 × 3.0 in.)
Weight Approx. 765 g (1 lb 11.0 oz) with battery and memory card but without 
body cap; approx. 675 g (1 lb 7.8 oz; camera body only)
Operating environment
Temperature0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Humidity85% or less (no condensation)
Rated input 
(in North America) AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 0.2 A
Rated input
(in other regions)AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.23–0.12 A
Rated output
DC 8.4 V/1.2 A
Supported batteriesNikon Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL15
Charging timeApprox. 2 hours and 35 minutes at an ambient temperature of 
25 °C (77 °F) when no charge remains
Operating temperature0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D)Approx. 91.5 × 33.5 × 71 mm (3.6 × 1.3 × 2.8 in.), excluding projections
Length of power cableApprox. 1.8 m/6 ft (U.S.A. and Canada) or 1.5 m/4.9 ft (other countries)
WeightApprox. 110 g (3.9 oz), excluding power cable and AC wall adapter
TypeRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacity7.0 V/1900 mAh
Operating temperature0 °C–40 °C (+32 °F–104 °F)
Dimensions (W × H × D)Approx. 40 × 56 × 20.5 mm (1.6 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.)
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❚❚AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR lens
Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications  of the hardware and software described in this 
manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result 
from any mistakes that this manual may contain.
Type Type G AF-S DX NIKKOR zoom lens with built-in CPU and F mount for use 
exclusively with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras 
Focal length18–105 mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.6
Lens construction15 elements in 11 groups (including  1 aspherical element and 1 ED glass 
element)
Angle of view 76 ° – 15 ° 20´
Focal length scaleGraduated in millimeters (18, 24, 35, 50, 70, 105)
Distance informationOutput to camera
ZoomManual zoom using independent zoom ring
FocusingNikon Internal  Focusing (IF) system with autofocus controlled by Silent 
Wave Motor; manual focus supported when  A-M  switch is set to  A or  M.
 
Focus can be adjusted by rotating lens focus ring while focus is locked in 
single-servo autofocus.
 Do not use focus ring while camera is focusing.
Vibration reduction Lens-shift method using  voice  coil  motors ( VCMs)
Minimum focus distance 0.45 m (1.5 ft) from focal plane ( 078) at all zoom positions
Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
DiaphragmFully automatic
Aperture range•18 mm focal length : f/3.5–22 •105 mm focal length : f/5.6–38
Metering Full aper ture
Filter-attachment size67 mm (P=0.75 mm)
DimensionsApprox. 76 mm diameter × 89 mm/3.0 × 3.5 in. (distance from camera 
lens-mount flange)
WeightApprox. 420 g (14.8 oz)