Nikon D100

Nikon D100
Type:	DX format -DSLR
Lens connection :	Nikon F bayonet , autofocus (no Ai Nikkor without CPU)
Image sensor :	RGB CCD chip
Sensor size:	23.6mm × 15.8mm, CCD sensor
Resolution :	effective 6.1 megapixels
Image size:	3,008 × 2000 (L) - 1,504 × 1000 (S) - 2,240 × 1,488 (M)
Pixel pitch (µm) :	7.8
Format factor :	1.5x (suitable for DX Nikkor )
File formats :	RAW / NEF , TIFF , JPEG
Exposure index :	200–1,600, with sensitivity gain 3200 and 6400
Reception readiness :	1.6 seconds
Release delay :	0.1 seconds (including average focus time: 0.6 seconds)
Viewfinder :	Optical pentaprism finder
Field of view :	approx. 95%
Enlargement:	approx. 0.8 times with 50 mm lens, focus setting to infinity and –1.0 dpt
Viewfinder display:	BriteView focusing screen B (Mark II) with exposed autofocus measuring fields, grating can be faded in and out
Screen :	Low temperature polysilicon TFT display
Size:	1.8 inches (4.6 cm)
Resolution:	120,000
Operating modes:	Program , time and shutter priority , manual control (P, S, A, M)
Frame rate :	3 frames / s
Auto focus (AF) :	TTL phase detection with Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module
AF points:	5 measuring fields, measuring field preselection possible
AF measuring range:	-1 to 19 EV (equivalent to ISO 100 at room temperature)
AF modes:	Measuring field preselection, dynamic measuring field activation (optionally with priority of the shortest recording distance)
Exposure metering :	3D matrix measurement over 10 measurement fields, center-weighted integral measurement, spot measurement
Measuring range:	0-21 EV (center-weighted and 3D color matrix metering) 3-21 EV (spot metering)
Correction :	± 5 in 1/3 steps
Closure :	Electronically controlled, vertical focal plane shutter in the image plane
Shutter speed :	30–1 / 4,000 s, long exposure B ( bulb )
Lightning :	built-in
Guide number :	Manual: 12.7 (ISO 100) D-TTL: 12 (ISO 100)
Flash control:	automatic fill-in flash, control by 5-segment TTL multi-sensor with separate control unit. Automatic flash without TTL control. Automatic flash control with aperture adjustment.
Lightning connection :	only X contact
Synchronization :	Synchronization time up to 1/180 of a second, synchronization to the first shutter curtain (normal), slow synchronization with reduction of the red-eye effect, slow synchronization, synchronization to the second shutter curtain
Exposure compensation :	Between –3 and +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
Flash functions:	Flash on, flash off, auto flash, red-eye prevention function, fill flash, slow sync
Color space :	sRGB (portrait); Adobe1998; sRGB (landscape)
White balance :	Automatic white balance and white balance adjustable for different lighting conditions: 6 presets with fine tuning, as well as manual
Storage media :	Compact Flash I / II and Microdrive
Data interface :	USB 1.1
Video interface:	PAL or NTSC selectable
Power supply:	Lithium-ion battery Nikon EN-EL3, mains adapter EH-5 and when using the multifunctional battery pack MB-D100 (accessory) 2 x EN-EL3 or with a special adapter 6 batteries (rechargeable batteries) type AA
Casing:	plastic
Dimensions:	144 mm × 116 mm × 81 mm
Weight:	730 g (without lens)

The D100 is a digital SLR camera from the Japanese manufacturer Nikon , which was launched in July 2002. The manufacturer aimed them at professional and amateur photographers.

technical features

The camera has a 6 megapixel image sensor in DX format . It also has u. a. via an integrated flip-up flash, a dimming button , a mirror lock-up and a cable release connection .

The focusing screen has an overlaid grid line network, interchangeable screens are offered by third-party manufacturers. The exposure metering does not work if a CPU Nikkor ( Ai-P , AF , AF-D , AF-S , AF-G ) is not attached.

One accessory is the battery handle MB-D100 , which has a portrait format shutter release and two additional dials. The handle takes 2 rechargeable batteries of the type EN-EL3 or six mignon cells. It also offers a 10-pole connection socket for electronic remote triggering.

equipment

For the camera types with DX sensors, Nikon offers different lenses in the special lens series DX-Nikkor as well as from other manufacturers, from fisheye to telephoto zoom as well as macro lenses .

history

Technically, the camera is based on the analog Nikon F80 model . It doesn't look like a camera with a particularly tough metal housing. The camera was the manufacturer's first digital SLR camera that was intended for semi-professional use.

Web links

Commons : Nikon D100  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Test of the D100 at digitalkamera.de
• Review of the Nikon D100 at DPReview (English)

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