Lightweight DX-format agility with a 24-megapixel image sensor unit
designed without an optical low-pass filter
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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 × 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 (24×16) image area: 6000 × 4000 [L], 4496 × 3000 [M], 2992 × 2000 [S] • 1.3× (18×12)
image area: 4800 × 3200 [L], 3600 × 2400 [M], 2400 × 1600 [S] • Photographs with image
area of DX (24×16) taken in movie live view: 6000 × 3368 [L], 4496 × 2528 [M], 2992 × 1680
[S] • Photographs with image area of 1.3× (18×12) taken in movie live view: 4800 × 2696 [L],
3600 × 2024 [M], 2400 × 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), C
L
(continuous low speed), C
H
(continuous high speed), Q
(quiet shutter-
release),
E
(self-timer), M
UP
(mirror up); interval timer photography supported
Approximate frame
• JPEG and 12-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded with DX (24×16) selected for image area:
advance rate
C
L
1 to 6 fps, C
H
6 fps • JPEG and 12-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded with 1.3× (18×12)
selected for image area: C
L
1 to 6 fps, C
H
7 fps • 14-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded with DX
(24×16) selected for image area: C
L
1 to 5 fps, C
H
5 fps • 14-bit NEF (RAW) images recorded
with 1.3× (18×12) selected for image area: C
L
1 to 6 fps, C
H
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 Delayed remote, quick-response remote, remote mirror-up
(ML-L3)
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
• Matrix or center-weighted metering: 0 to 20 EV
(ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F)
• 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;
g
color 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
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
(Recommended Exposure Index)
(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
• Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with: SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 or SB-700 as
Lighting System (CLS)
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 × 1080; 60i (59.94 fields/s)/50i (50 fields/s)* • 1920 × 1080; 30p (progressive), 25p,
and frame rate
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
H
high and normal image quality
*Available only when 1.3× (18×12) is selected for image area; sensor output is about 60 or 50 fps
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 × 480 × 4 = 1,228,800 dots), TFT monitor with
approx. 170° 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 × 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 Temperature: 0 to 40°C/32 to 104°F; humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied accessories
EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-25 Battery Charger, DK-5 Eyepiece Cap, DK-23
(may differ by country or area)
Rubber Eyecup, UC-E6 USB Cable, AN-DC1 BK Camera Strap, BF-1B Body Cap, BS-1
Accessory Shoe Cover, ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
• The SD, SDHC and SDXC logos are trademark of the SD Card Association.
• PictBridge is a trademark.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
• Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
• Images in viewfinders, on LCDs and monitors shown in this brochure are
simulated.
Nikon Digital SLR Camera D7100 Specifications
Printed in Holland Code No. 6CE13030 (1302/A)K
