With precision and speed, the Nikon D7100 offers the ultimate in convenience. Its video recording features are advanced, and it offers superb mobile connectivity. There are several features that combine to make this camera a top choice. A 24.1 MP DX-Format CMOS image sensor, 18-105mm lens and full 1080p HD video capability are among the many hallmarks that make this camera a quality choice.
24.1 MP for Crisp Images
With 24.1megapixels, this camera producesvery high-quality images. It has amazing sharpness and delivers results that will be pleasing to the photo enthusiast. Great resolution gives the user the freedom to make large prints. This is ideal for the photographer who is interested in landscape or portrait photography. It also allows one to capture those tiny details, and provides the opportunity to crop photos without sacrificing the ability to make high quality enlargements.
Quality with a DX-Format CMOS Image Sensor
The DX image sensor format offers picture control options in standard, portrait, neutral and monochrome. With a sensor size of 23.5 mm x 15.6 mm, this camera captures image sizes of (L) 6,000 x 4,000, (M) 4,494 x 3,000 and (S) 2,992 x 2,000. Nikon's adroit DX-Format CMOS system unleashes the power in photography. It allows in-camera image editing and has an eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder. This provides many options for amateur and professional photographers alike.
18-105mm Lens Provides Versatility
18-105mm lens provides the opportunity to capture images at any distance. This camera is compatible with a wide variety of Nikon lenses. It has a Nikon F bayonet mount. Its continuous shooting speed at full resolution is 6 frames per second, and it offers several shutter release modes. Whether one is seeking to capture those panoramic images, take long-range shots, or capture the details of a nearby image, the 18-105mm lenswill get the job done.
Full 1080p HD Video to Capture Memories with Sophistication
The full 1080p HD video allows the dedicated camera enthusiast to capture images in a multitude of creative ways. Smooth slow motion or time-lapse sequences allow the photographer to create professional-quality videos with ease and convenience. The video quality of the D7100 is consistently rated well in user reviews. In addition, this camera is lightweight, which makes it a good, portable option for the filmmaking hobbyist.
With the D7100 digital camera, Nikon has unleashed the ultimate in power and convenience. Its features allow photographers to capture high quality images quickly and with precision. Its superior mobile connectivity allows one to easily transfer images, and its video capability provides more flexibility in capturing moments in motion.
Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 5.3 x 4.2 x 3.0 in. / 135.5 x 106.5 x 76 mm
Features:
- Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor with 24.1 megapixels, that brings out the true potential of the high pixel count through superior optical performance of NIKKOR lenses
- EXPEED 3, a high-performance image-processing engine with superior high-speed capability
- Standard ISO 100 to ISO 6400, range expandable up to ISO 25600 (Hi 2) equivalent, adapting to various lighting conditions
- Fast response; release time lag of approx. 0.052 s and high-speed continuous shooting at a maximum speed of approx. 7 fps
- The 1.3x crop of DX mode, that enables you to get closer to distant subjects, with a frame almost entirely covered by the 51 focus points
- Never miss the moment, with high-speed continuous shooting at 7 fps (in 1.3x crop of DX mode)
- High-performance viewfinder with glass pentaprism, achieving approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.94x magnification ratio
- Viewfinder display that employs organic EL display element for easy-to-see and clear letter display
- Newly employed 8-cm/3.2-in., wide-viewing angle, approx. 1229k-dot LCD monitor with RGBW alignment for ensured visibility even in bright conditions
- Virtual horizon useful for landscape and architectural shooting
- Double SD memory card slots; compatible with SDXC UHS-I and support high-speed data communication
- Energy-saving design that achieves approx. 950 frames (with one EN-EL15 battery, in single-frame mode)
- Compatible with the MB-D15 Multi-Power Battery Pack (optional), that can be comfortably used even for vertical shooting
- Full HD video available up to 1920 x 1080 at 60i/50i. Built-in stereo microphone employed. Multi-area mode Full HD D-Movie with two selective movie formats based on DX and 1.3x crop of DX according to shooting intention button, that enables quick and direct access to convenient functions whether during shooting or playback
- Spot White Balance enables white balance setting during live view shooting
- Special Effects; easily bring a variety of creative expressions to a picture, which can be confirmed real-time during shooting
- Compatible with the multifunctional WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller
- Compatible with WR-R10 (transceiver)/WR-T10 (transmitter) Wireless Remote Controllers (both optional), that can be easily controlled even from a distance
- Remote shooting capability with smart devices. Compatible with the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter (optional) that directly transfers image files to smart devices
- Rapid data transfer to a PC and FTP server is possible with the UT-1 Communication Unit
Specifications:
Type of camera
- Single-lens reflex digital camera
Lens mount
- Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
Effective angle of view
- Nikon DX format; focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent to approx. 1.5x that of lenses with FX-format angle of view
Effective pixels
- 24.1 million
Image sensor
- 23.5 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
Total pixels
- 24.71 million
Dust-reduction system
- Image Sensor Cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 required)
Image size (pixels)
- DX (24x16) image area: 6000 x 4000 [L], 4494 x 3000 [M], 2992 x 2000 [S]
- 1.3x (18x12) image area: 4800 x 3200 [L], 3600 x 2400 [M], 2400 x 1600 [S]
- Photographs with image area of DX (24x16) taken in movie live view: 6000 x 3368 [L], 4496 x 2528 [M], 2992 x 1680
[S]
- Photographs with image area of 1.3x (18x12) taken in movie live view: 4800 x 2696 [L], 3600 x 2024 [M], 2400 x 1344 [S]
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
Storage media
- SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards
Double slot
- Slot 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 system
- DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) 2.3, PictBridge
Viewfinder
- Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
Frame coverage
- Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical
Magnification
- Approx. 0.94x (50 mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, -1.0 m-1)
Eyepoint
- 19.5 mm (-1.0 m-1; from center surface of viewfinder eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment
- -2 to +1 m-1
Focusing screen
- Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)
Reflex mirror
- Quick return
Depth-of-field preview
- Pressing depth-of-field preview button stops lens aperture down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (other modes)
Lens aperture
- Instant return, electronically controlled
Compatible lenses
- Compatible 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 cannot 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 focus point with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster)
Shutter type
- Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed
- 1/8000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb, time, X250
Flash sync speed
- X=1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 s)
Release modes
- S (single frame), CL (continuous low speed), CH (continuous high speed), Q (quiet shutter release), E (self-timer), MUP (mirror up); interval timer photography supported
Approximate frame advance rate
- JPEG and 12-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded with DX (24x16) selected for image area: CL 1 to 6 fps, CH 6 fps
- JPEG and 12-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded with 1.3x (18x12) selected for image area: CL 1 to 6 fps, CH 7 fps
- 14-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded with DX (24x16) selected for image area: CL 1 to 5 fps, CH 5 fps
- 14-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded with 1.3x (18x12) selected for image area: CL 1 to 6 fps, CH 6 fps
Self-timer
- 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s; 1 to 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 metering mode
- TTL exposure metering using 2016-pixel RGB sensor
Metering method
- Matrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color 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)
Metering range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 C/68 F)
- Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV
- Spot metering: 2 to 20 EV
Exposure meter coupling
- Combined CPU and AI
Exposure modes
- Auto modes (i auto; j auto [flash off]); programmed auto with flexible program ( P ); shutter-priority auto ( S ); aperture-priority auto ( A ); manual ( M ); scene modes (k portrait; l landscape; p child; m sports; n close up; o night portrait; r night landscape; s party/indoor; t beach/snow; u sunset; v dusk/dawn; w pet portrait; x candlelight; y blossom; z autumn colors; 0 food); special effects modes (% night vision; gcolor sketch; i miniature effect; u selective color; 1 silhouette; 2 high key; 3 low key); U1 (user settings 1); U2 (user settings 2)
Exposure compensation
- Can be adjusted by -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV in P, S, A and M modes
Exposure bracketing
- 2 to 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV
Exposure lock
- Luminosity locked at detected value with A AE-L/AF-L button
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
- ISO 100 to 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
ADL bracketing
- 2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset values for all frames
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 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 to 3 m/1 ft 8 in. to 9 ft 10 in.)
Detection range
- -2 to +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 modes
- Single-point AF; 9-, 21- or 51-point dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking, auto-area AF
Focus lock
- Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing A AE-L/AF-L button
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 modes
- 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 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash bracketing
- 2 to 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV
Flash-ready indicator
- Lights 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 master 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
- Auto (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 to 10000 K), all with fine-tuning
White balance bracketing
- 2 to 5 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3
Live view modes
- Live view photography (still images), movie live view (movies)
Live view lens servo
- Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)
- Manual focus (M)
AF-area modes
- Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF
Autofocus
- Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected)
Movie metering
- TTL exposure metering using main image sensor
Movie metering method
- Matrix
Frame size (pixels)
- 1920 x 1080; 60i (59.94 fields/s)/50i (50 fields/s)
- 1920 x 1080; 30p (progressive), 25p, and frame rate 24p
- 1280 x 720; 60p, 50p
File format
- MOV
Video compression
- H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding
Audio recording format
- Linear PCM
Audio recording device
- Built-in or external stereo microphone; sensitivity adjustable
Maximum length
- 29 min. 59 s
Monitor
- 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 1229k-dot (VGA; 640 x 480 x 4 = 1,228,800 dots), TFT monitor with approx. 170 degree viewing angle, approx. 100% frame coverage and brightness adjustment
Playback
- Full-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
USB
- Hi-Speed USB
HDMI output
- HDMI 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 output
- Stereo mini-pin jack (3.5-mm diameter)
Supported languages
- Arabic, 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
Battery
- One EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Battery pack
- Optional MB-D15 Multi-Power Battery Pack with one EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery or six AA-size alkaline, Ni-MH or lithium batteries
AC adapter
- EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5B Power Connector (available separately)
Tripod socket
- 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
- Approx. 135.5 x 106.5 x 76 mm/5.3 x 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
- Temperature: 0 to 40 C/32 to 104 F; humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
Lens Features:
- DX-format, high-power 5.8x zoom lens with focal length ranging from 18 to 105mm
- Broad picture angle range approximates the perspective of a 27-157.5mm lens on a 35mm-format film camera or Nikon FX-format digital SLR
- Covers diverse shooting situations from wide-angle landscapes and interiors to portraiture and medium-range sports
- Vibration Reduction assures sharper handheld pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise be possible
- Built-in Silent Wave Motor delivers quiet, swift autofocus with superior accuracy
- High-performance optical system featuring an ED glass element and an aspherical lens element realizes superior image reproduction capability
- The rounded 7-blade diaphragm opening renders out-of-focus elements more naturally
- Leather texture matches Nikon digital SLR's body high-quality exterior design
Lens Specifications:
Focal length
- 18-105mm
Maximum aperture
- f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture
- f/22-38
Lens construction
- 15 elements in 11 groups (with one ED glass element and one aspherical lens element)
Picture angle
- 76 degrees - 15 degrees 20'
Closest focusing distance
- 0.45 m/1.48 ft. (throughout entire zoom range)
Maximum reproduction ratio
- 1/5
No. of diaphragm blades
- 7 (rounded)
Filter/attachment size
- 67mm
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)
- Appproximately 76 x 89 mm/2.9 x 3.5 in.
Weight
- Approximately 420 g/14.8 oz.
