| Type of Camera | Lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera Nikon D100 |
| Effective Pixels | 6.1 million |
| CCD | 23.7 x 15.6mm RGB CCD; 6.31 million total pixels |
| Image Size | L (3,008 x 2,000); M (2,240 x 1,488), S (1,504 x 1,000) |
| Sensitivity | ISO equivalency 200 -1600 in 1/3 steps (can be boosted to higher ISO equivalency) |
| Storage | | System: | Exif 2.2 file (uncompressed TIFF or compressed JPEG);
uncompressed
RAW (12-bit) or compressed RAW (12-bit lossless compression) | | Media: | CompactFlashTM(CF) Card (Type I/II) and 512MB/1GB IBM MicrodriveTM | | Number of frames per 96MB CF card (Image size: L) | | |
| Shooting Modes | | 1) | Single frame shooting (S) mode, | | 2) | Continuous shooting (C) mode: approx. 3 frames per sec. (up to 6 consecutive shots with JPEG or TIFF format, 4 shots with RAW format), | | 3) | Self-timer mode: time duration can be set | |
| White Balance | | 1) | Auto (TTL control using image sensor), | | 2) | Manual (6 settings with fine tuning), | | 3) | Preset | |
| White Balance Bracketing | Captures images at three different white balance settings |
| Colour Modes | 3 modes available |
| Colour Adjustment | +3 to-3 step for each colour setting |
| LCD Monitor | 1.8-in., 120,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with LED backlighting |
| Playback Function | 1 frame; Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments); Magnifying playback; Slide show; Histogram indication; Highlight point display |
| Delete Function | Card format, All frames delete, Selected frames delete |
| Video Output | NTSC or PAL (switchable) |
| Interface | USB 1.1 |
| Viewfinder | Optical-type fixed-eyelevel pentaprism; built-in dioptre adjustment (-2 to +1 m-1); |
| Eyepoint | 24mm (at -1.0 m-1) |
| Focusing Screen | B-type Bright View Clear Matte screen II |
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | Approx. 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens set to infinity and -1.0 m-1 |
| Viewfinder Information | Focus indications, Metering system, AE lock, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of exposures remaining |
| On-Screen Information | Focus brackets, Grid lines, Reference circle for centre-weighted metering area |
| Autofocus | TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (approx. 0.5m to 3m); Detection range: EV -1 to EV 19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20?C) |
| Lens Servo | | 1) | Single Servo AF (S), | | 2) | Continuous Servo AF (C), | | 3) | Manual focus (M) | |
| Focus Area | One of five focus areas can be selected |
| AF Area Mode | | 1) | Single Area AF, | | 2) | Dynamic AF (Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is available) | |
| Focus Lock | Focus is locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or lightly pressing shutter release button in Single Servo AF (S) |
| Compatible Lenses | AF Nikkor, D-type Manual-Focus Nikkor, AI-P Nikkor; Non-CPU is usable in [M] mode (camera's built-in exposure meter does not work); IX-Nikkors cannot be used. |
| Picture Angle | Approx. 1.5x focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent |
| Exposure Metering | Exposure Metering
| 1) | 3D Matrix Metering with 10-segment SPD, | | 2) | Centre-Weighted Metering
(approx. 60% of meter's sensitivity concentrated on the 8mm-dia. circle), | | 3) | Spot Metering (3mm-dia. circle, approx. 2% of entire frame) | |
| Exposure Metering Range | | 1) | Matrix Metering: EV 0-21, | | 2) | Centre-Weighted Metering: EV 0-21, | | 3) | Spot Metering: EV 3-21 (at normal temperature, ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens) | |
| Exposure Modes | | 1) | [P] Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible), | | 2) | [S] Shutter-Priority Auto, | | 3) | [A] Aperture-Priority Auto, | | 4) | [M] Manual | Shutter speed/aperture adjustable in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps; ISO Automatic Control Mode (Custom setting) is available in any exposure mode (P, S, A, M) |
| Exposure Compensation | Exposure can be compensated in ?5 EV range in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps |
| Auto Exposure Lock | Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | Two or three shots, ? 2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps |
| Shutter Speeds | 30 to 1/4,000 sec. and Bulb |
| Sync Contact | X-contact only; flash synchronisation up to 1/180 sec. |
| Flash Control | | 1) | D-TTL Flash (Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash controlled by five-segment TTL Multi Sensor) with built-in Speedlight and external Speedlight such as SB-80DX/ | | 28DX/50DX, three modes available, Sensitivity range: ISO 200 - 1600 equivalent | | 2) | Non-TTL Auto Flash with an external Speedlight | |
| Flash Sync Mode | | 1) | Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), | | 2) | Red-Eye Reduction, | | 3) | Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, | | 4) | Slow Sync, | | 5) | Rear-Curtain Sync | |
| Built-in Speedlight | Manual pop-up type; Guide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, m): 17/12 (D-TTL auto) or 18/12.7 (manual full output); Flash coverage: 20mm or longer lens; Recycling time: approx. 3 sec.; Sensitivity range: ISO 200 - 1600 equivalent |
| Ready-light | Red LED indicator inside the viewfinder |
| Accessory Shoe | Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided |
| Sync Terminal | Available in optional sync terminal adaptor AS-15 |
| Self-timer | Electronically controlled; timer duration: 2, 5, 10 (default), 20 sec. |
| Depth-of-field Preview Button | Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field preview button (Electronically controlled type) |
| Voice Memo | Available in optional Multi-Function Battery Pack MB-D100 |
| Letter Input | Multi selector enables inputting of alphanumeric characters (max. 36) |
| Release Terminal | Available on the shutter release button |
| Remote Control | 10-pin remote terminal available in optional Multi-Function Battery Pack MB-D100 |
| Battery Life | Approx. 1,600 shots can be taken with a fully charged EN-EL3
*As measured with an AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G lens at room temperature (20?C) under standard Nikon test
conditions: M image size, BASIC image quality, continuous shooting mode; continuous-servo autofocus; shutter speed 1 / 250 sec.; shutter-release pressed halfway for three seconds and focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times with each shot; after six shots, monitor turned on for five seconds and then turned off; cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned off. |
| Power Requirements | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3 (7.4V DC), AC Adaptor EH-5 (100-240V AC), Multi-Function Battery Pack MB-D100 [six 1.5V LR6 (AA-size alkaline) or AA-size lithium batteries or one or two Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3] |
| Tripod Socket | 1/4 (ISO1222) |
| Custom Settings | Can be selected on LCD monitor, 26 settings (28 settings with the MB-D100 attached);
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| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 144 x 116 x 80.5mm |
| Weight (without battery) | Approx. 700g |
| Supplied Accessories* | Strap, Body cap, Eyepiece cap, LCD monitor cover, Video cable, USB cable, Rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL3, Quick Charger MH-18, Nikon View 5
CD-ROM
* Supplied accessories may differ in each country or area. |
| Optional Accessories | Multi-Function Battery Pack MB-D100, Li-ion Battery Pack EN-EL3, Multi Charger MH-19, AC Adaptor EH-5, CompactFlash Cards, Speedlight SB-80DX/SB-50DX, "Nikon Capture 3" Software |
