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Nikon D100 6.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Specifications

  • Image Sensor

    23.7 x 15.6mm RGB CCD (6.31 million total pixels Effective pixels 6.1 million)

  • Lens Mount

    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.

  • LCD monitor/LCD Info

    1.8-in., 120,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with LED backlighting

  • Viewfinder

    Optical-type fixed-eyelevel pentaprism; built-in dioptre adjustment
    Viewfinder Exposure Information:
    Focus indications, Shutter speed, Aperture value, indicator, Exposure compensation, Flash output level compensation, Frame count, etc.

  • Optical Resolution

    3008x2000 maximum optical resolution

  • Color depth

    36 Bit RGB

  • Focal lengh multiplier

    approx. 1.5x

  • Focusing Type

    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)

  • Focus Modes

    1) Single Area AF,
    2) Dynamic AF (Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is available)
    Focus Area: One of five focus areas can be selected
    Focus Lock:Focus is locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or lightly pressing shutter release button in Single Servo AF (S)

  • Sensitivity (ISO equiv film speed)

    200 -1600 in 1/3 steps (can be boosted to higher ISO equivalency)

  • 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

  • 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 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 Compensation

    Exposure can be compensated in +/-5 EV range in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps

  • Auto Bracketing

    Two or three shots, +/- 2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps

  • Shutter type

    Electronic assist shutter

  • Shutter Speed

    30 to 1/4,000 sec. and Bulb

  • Mirror

    N/A

  • Diopter Correction

    Built-in diopter adjustment (2 to +1 m-1)

  • Built-In Flash

    Built-In Speedlight: Manual pop-up type, GN: 11/36 (ISO 100, m/ft.)
    Flash Control: 1) D-TTL (Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash controlled by five-segment TTL Multi Sensor) with built-in 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

  • External Flash Sync

    X-contact only; flash synchronisation up to 1/180 sec.
    Accessory Shoe: Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided
    Sync Terminal: Available in optional hot-shoe adapter AS-15

  • Video Out

    NTSC or PAL (switchable)

  • Interface

    USB Ver. 1.1

  • Burst rate

    3 frames per sec. (up to 6 consecutive shots with JPEG or TIFF format, 4 shots with RAW format),

  • Video mode

    none

  • Audio annotation

    Voice Memo: Available in optional Multi Function Battery Pack

  • Internal Memory/Memory card

    CompactFlash Card (Type I & II), Microdrive, MM MultiMedia Cards and SD Secure Digital Cards ,

  • File Size

    L (3,008 x 2,000); M (2,240 x 1,488), S (1,504 x 1,000)

  • Image modes

    Exif 2.2 file (uncompressed TIFF or compressed JPEG);
    uncompressed
    RAW (12-bit) or compressed RAW (12-bit lossless compression)

  • Self Timer

    Electronically controlled; timer duration: 2, 5, 10 (default), 20 sec.

  • Remote Control

    10-pin remote terminal available in optional Multi-Function Battery Pack MB-D100

  • Depth of Field Preview

    Enabled with depth-of-field preview button

  • Power Source

    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]

  • Dimensions

    5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2" (without Lens)

  • Weight

    14.7 oz. (without battery & Lens)

  • System requirements

    Wndows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP; Mac OS 8.6-9.x

  • Special features

    Three color modes offered for different workflow environments
    On-Demand Grid Lines can be displayed in viewfinder
    vertical shutter release button, Main and Sub Command Dials, AF start button
    Letter Input: Multi selector enables inputting of alphanumeric characters (max. 36)

About Nikon D100 6.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body

Nikon D100 6.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Features

  • Compact and lightweight (weighs approx. 14.7 oz.)
  • 3D Digital Matrix Image Control for precise exposure control, TTL auto white balance, and optimal color accuracy
  • High-performance built-in Speedlight with D-TTL flash control for Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash. Also manual control GN 36 at ISO 100.
  • Three color modes
  • Five-Area Autofocus with Dynamic AF operation, Focus-tracking and Lock-on
  • High-speed image processing provided by new one-chip system LSI
  • On-Demand Grid Lines can be displayed in viewfinder