The Nikon D100 is a digital SLR camera released by Nikon on February 21, 2002. The camera has a 6MP CCD and weighs only 24.7oz. It features many excellent functions and characteristics.
This manual covers the Nikon D100 digital SLR camera, describing its key features such as the 6.1‑effective‑megapixel CCD, 3D Matrix Metering, Five‑Area Autofocus, and built‑in Speedlight with D‑TTL flash control. It also explains how to use the LCD monitor, viewfinder, and various shooting modes.
Additional sections detail power options, battery life, storage media, interface connections, and optional accessories, helping users get the most out of the camera in both still‑photo and basic video capture scenarios.
| Effective Pixels | 6.1 million |
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| CCD Size | 23.7 x 15.6 mm |
| Maximum Image Size | 3008 x 2000 pixels |
| ISO Range | 200‑1600 (expandable) |
| Shutter Speed Range | 30 sec to 1/4000 sec |
| Viewfinder Coverage | Approx. 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.8x |
| LCD Monitor | 1.8‑in., 120,000‑dot TFT |
| Weight (without battery) | Approx. 700 g (24.7 oz) |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 144 × 116 × 80.5 mm |
| Storage Media | CompactFlash Type I/II, IBM MicroDrive |
| Battery | EN‑EL3 7.2 V Li‑ion (≈1600 shots) |
| USB Interface | USB 1.1 |
The battery is rated for approximately 1,600 captures on one charge.
It uses CompactFlash Type I/II cards and can also accept IBM MicroDrive cards.
The viewfinder shows about 95 % of the captured image.
The fastest shutter speed is 1/4,000 second.