NIKON 100ED-QD User Manual

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Instruction Manual (Pages 2-49)
Manuel d’ulilisation (Pages 50-97)
Bedienungsanleitung (Seiten 98-145)
Manual de instrucciones (Páginas 146-193)

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Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Lite Touch Zoom 100ED / Lite
Touch Zoom 100ED QD camera.

Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it
handy until you feel confident using the camera.

Some of the illustrations show the model with the date function.

Your Nikon camera features:

• Compact, light-weight construction with built-in 2.6X zoom lens
from 38 to 100 mm focal length range. ( p. 21)

•A Nikon ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens with low chromatic
aberration (popularly used as lenses for Nikon single-lens reflex
cameras), as well as two high-contrast, high-resolution
aspherical lenses.

• Automatic backlight compensation to automatically fire the
flash when the subject is backlit. ( p. 32)

•A viewfinder eyepiece that will not easily become fogged up
even if you breathe on it. ( p. 17)

Symbols used in this manual

:Indicates items to be checked, such as requirements and

restrictions.
:Indicates notes and cautions you are requested to follow.
:Indicates supplementary descriptions.
: Indicates pages for reference.

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Accessories

(The following item is supplied with this camera.)

Strap

Optional accessories

• Camera case CS-L23
(Remote control unit can be stored in the pocket inside.)

• Remote control unit ML-L1 ( p. 39)

• Remote control unit case CML-L1

Attaching the strap

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Attach the strap as shown
in the illustration.

Put your head
through this
loop.

Adjust the length using the
lug on the strap.

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Table of Contents

To take a picture right away ___________________________ 6

Camera parts _____________________________________ 8-10

Body _________________________________________ 8-9
LCD panel _____________________________________ 10

Indications in the viewfinder __________________________ 11

1 Preparations

Installing a battery __________________________________ 12
Tur ning the camera on_______________________________ 13
Checking the battery power ___________________________ 13
Loading the film ___________________________________ 14

2 Basic Operations

Imprinting the date/time on pictures

(Lite Touch Zoom 100ED QD only) __________________ 16
Adjusting diopter ___________________________________ 17
Holding the camera properly __________________________ 18
Operating the Shutter Release button ___________________ 19
Selecting Regular or Panorama mode

(Lite Touch Zoom 100ED QD only) __________________ 20
Zooming _________________________________________ 21
Shooting _________________________________________ 22
Rewinding the film _________________________________ 24
Removing the film __________________________________ 25

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3 Advanced Operations

When the main subject is not in the center of the picture ____ 26
Difficult-to-focus subjects ____________________________ 28
Close-up photography _______________________________ 29
Flash photography __________________________________ 30

To automatically fire the flash ______________________ 32

To cancel flash operation __________________________ 33

To fire the flash intentionally _______________________ 34

To photograph a person in a night view _______________ 35

To reduce the "Red-eye" effect ______________________ 36
Using the self-timer _________________________________ 38
Using the remote control (optional) ____________________ 39
Shooting a distant view or landscape through a window _____ 40

4 Additional Information

Correcting the date and time

(Lite Touch Zoom 100ED QD only) __________________ 41
Tr oubleshooting____________________________________ 42
Camera care tips ___________________________________ 44
Specifications _____________________________________ 46
For safe handling of the camera _______________________ 48

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To take a picture right away

Quick operation guide

If you wish to use this camera immediately, proceed as follows:
For details see the pages indicated for reference.

Insert a battery. ( p. 12)

1.

Turn the camera on. ( p. 13)

2.

Load film. ( pp. 14, 15)

3.

Select Regular or Panorama mode (Lite Touch

4.

Zoom 100ED QD only). ( p. 20)

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Press the Zoom button and compose your

5.

picture. ( p. 21)

Lightly press the Shutter Release button.

6.

( p. 19)

Check the green LED, then shoot.

7.

( p. 23)

When the end of the film roll is reached,
The film is automatically rewound. ( p. 24)
Remove the film. ( p. 25)

Take some trial shots

Before taking important pictures, it is strongly recommended to
take a few trial shots first to familiarize yourself with the camera
and all of its features.

Nikon cannot be held responsible for malfunctions caused by
using the Lite Touch Zoom 100ED / Lite Touch Zoom 100ED QD in
ways not specified in this manual.

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Camera parts (Body)

Autofocus window

Viewfinder window

Auto Exposure
metering window

Flash ( pp. 30, 31)

MODE/SEL button*

Date/time select
mode ( p. 16)
Date/time setting
mode ( p. 41)

ADJ. button*
( p. 41)

LCD panel ( p. 10)

button

Flash mode ( pp. 30-35)
Infinity Focus mode ( p. 40)

(Mid-roll Rewind) button
( p. 24)

Lens

AF assist illuminator/Red-eye
Reduction lamp ( pp. 36, 37)/
Self-Timer lamp ( p. 38)

Remote-control reception sensor
( p. 39)

Slide cover (power switch)
( p. 13)

Strap slot ( p. 3)

Shutter Release button
( p. 19)

button
Red-eye Reduction ( pp. 36, 37)
Self-Timer ( p. 38)
Remote Control ( p. 39)

* Lite Touch Zoom 100ED QD only

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Green LED
( pp. 11, 23)

Orange LED
( pp. 11, 31)

Viewfinder eyepiece
( p. 11)

Diopter
adjustment dial
( p. 17)

Camera back lock release lever
( p. 14)

Panorama switch* ( p. 20)

Zoom buttons ( p. 21)

Film cartridge confirmation
window

Battery chamber lid
( p. 12)

Tripod socket
( pp. 33, 35, 38, 39)

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Camera parts (continued)

LCD panel

<Lite Touch Zoom 100ED>

Infinity Focus Mode indicator ( p. 40)

Red-eye Reduction indicator
( pp. 36, 37)

Flash Mode indicator ( pp. 30-35) Frame counter ( p. 15)

Self-Timer indicator ( p. 38)
Remote Control indicator ( p. 39)

Low battery power indicator ( p. 13)

<Lite Touch Zoom 100ED QD>

Date recording indicator ( p. 16)

Date/time indicator
( pp. 16, 41)

Flash Mode indicator
( pp. 30-35)

Red-eye Reduction indicator
( pp. 36, 37)

Infinity Focus Mode indicator
( p. 40)

Self-Timer indicator ( p. 38)
Remote Control indicator ( p. 39)

Frame counter ( p. 15)

The illustrations are fully labeled for your reference.

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Low battery power
indicator ( p. 13)

Indications in the viewfinder

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3

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Panorama viewfinder
(Lite Touch Zoom
100ED QD only)

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1Parallax compensation marks ( p. 29)

For close-up shooting at a distance less than 1 m.

2Autofocus frame marks ( p. 22)

Center the main subject to be in focus within this frame.

3Orange LED ( p. 31)

Slowly blinks while the flash is being charged, and lights up
when the flash is ready to fire.

If you press down on the popped-up flash unit, the LED blinks
rapidly as a warning.

4Green LED ( p. 23)

Lights when focus is achieved. It blinks if correct focus cannot
be achieved.

In close-up photography, the LED slowly blinks as a warning if
the subject is closer than approx. 0.75 m in 38mm wide-angle
shooting, or approx. 0.8 m in 100mm telephoto shooting.

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Installing a battery

Battery type

Use one CR123A or DL123A 3V lithium battery in this camera.

Open the battery chamber lid.

1.

While releasing the lock as indicated by the arrow in the illustration
above, open the battery chamber lid.

Install a new battery.

2.

Observe the correct polarities and insert the battery in the direction
shown in the illustration above.

Close the battery chamber lid.

3.

Firmly press the battery chamber lid until it clicks shut.

The built-in clock is reset when the battery is removed. Remember to
set the time and date. (

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p. 41)

Turning the camera on

Open the slide cover.

Once you open the cover in the direction of the arrow, the camera is
turned on, the built-in flash pops up, and the lens extends out to the
wide-angle position.

Slide the cover until it clicks.

When closing the cover, first slide it slightly in to start lens retraction.
When the lens is completely retracted, slowly close the cover.

Checking the battery power

Check the Low Battery Power indicator ( ) on
the LCD panel.

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If “ ” is not indicated, battery power is sufficient.

If “ ” is blinking, or all the indicators on the LCD panel do not
appear, the battery is exhausted. Replace it with a new one.

Always check the battery condition before shooting.

It is recommended to carry spare batteries with you. The batteries may
be difficult to obtain in some areas.

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Loading the film

Tips on 35-mm DX-coded film

Number of frames

DX mark

DX code

Film speed

Use 35-mm DX-coded film with this camera.
For DX-coded film, film speed is automatically set.
Film speeds valid for automatic setting are ISO50, 100, 200, 400, 800,
1600, and 3200.
With a non-DX-coded film, the film speed is automatically set to
ISO100.

When loading/unloading film, be sure not to open the camera back
cover into direct sunlight.

Film recommended

It is recommended to use ISO400 film, which provides good results in
flash photography, and reasonable protection against camera shake.

Open the camera back.

1.

Slide the camera back lock release lever (1), and open the camera
back (2).

Insert a film cartridge.

2.

Film cartridge

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Preparations

Pull the film leader out to the red index mark.

3.

Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly positioned with no
slack.

Close the camera back, and check that the film

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has been correctly loaded.

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Once the camera back is closed, the film automatically advances to the
first frame. Until film loading is complete, “
panel.

When the film has been properly set, “ ” is displayed on the LCD panel.

If the letter “ ” blinks on the LCD panel, film is not properly installed.
Open the camera back again and reload film.

” blinks on the LCD

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Imprinting the date/time on pictures

(Lite Touch Zoom 100ED QD only)

Select the date/time indicator by pressing the
MODE/SEL button.

The year is indicated by the lower two digits, and the time is in the
24-hour cycle. The example in the illustration shows Aug. 1, 2000.

The letter “M” appears to label the month indication, but it is not
imprinted on pictures.

Each time you press the MODE/SEL button, the indicator changes in the
order shown below:

Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year

No printing Day/Hour/Minute

If “ ” is displayed on the LCD panel, the date/time of the shot will be
imprinted on the picture.
Set to “ ” (No printing) if you prefer the date/time not to be
imprinted.

Imprint position of date/time

Imprint position in Panorama
shooting

Imprint position in Regular
shooting

The imprint positions on film are shown in the illustration.

The imprinted date/time may be difficult to recognize if the imprint
position or the subject is:

• White or bright.

• Orange or yellow.

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Adjusting diopter

Turn the diopter adjustment dial.

If the image in the viewfinder is unclear, turn and adjust the diopter
adjustment lever.

Caution:

As you look into the viewfinder and operate the diopter adjustment
dial, make sure not to injure your eye with your finger or fingernail
during adjustment.

About the Antifog Viewfinder

The viewfinder of this camera employs an eyepiece with a special
surface coating which reduces fogging on the eyepiece when you
breathe on it or by vapor from perspiration.

If the antifog viewfinder eyepiece is smeared, gently wipe it with a dry,
soft cloth (e.g. a lens cloth). Avoid wiping with force; otherwise, the
eyepiece may be damaged.

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Holding the camera properly

Hold the camera firmly.

<When holding the camera horizontally>

Prop your elbows against your body and hold the camera with both
hands.

<When holding the camera vertically>

When holding the camera vertically, make sure that the flash is on top as
shown.

Do not block the lens, autofocus window, or flash with your fingers or
hair, or the strap.

Be careful not to press down on the flash unit when it is in the popped
up position.

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Operating the Shutter Release button

Lightly press the button and confirm the green

1.

LED lights up.

When you press the button lightly, the focus and exposure are achieved,
and the green LED lights up.

The focus is locked (Focus lock p. 26) while the Shutter Release
button is depressed lightly.

Fully depress the Shutter Release button to

2.

take the picture.

The flash automatically fires when there is not enough light or the
subject is backlit.

Pressing the Shutter Release button abruptly in one stroke may result in
camera shake. Be sure to slowly press the Shutter Release button.

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Selecting Regular or Panorama mode

(Lite Touch Zoom 100ED QD only)

What’s Panorama mode?

In panorama mode, a portion of the top and bottom part of the frame is
cut exposing an area of approx. 13 × 36 mm and is usually printed in
approx. 89 × 254 mm size.

Select Regular or Panorama mode.

Regular mode Panorama mode

Set the Panorama switch
to the right position.

Regular mode Panorama mode

The date/time can also be printed in Panorama mode. ( p. 16)

When compared with regular-format pictures, extra time and cost may be
required for developing/printing panorama pictures.

Caution:

To prevent possible injury to your eye, hold the camera away from
your face when you operate the Panorama switch.

Set the Panorama switch
to the left position.

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Zooming

Press the Zoom button to compose the picture.

Press the zoom button for telephoto (100 mm) photography or the

zoom button for wide-angle (38 mm) photography.

Remove your finger from the button when the desired image size is
obtained.

When the camera is not operated for more than 2 minutes, the lens
automatically retracts to the

Example of a telephoto photograph

Example of a wide-angle photograph

(wide-angle) position.

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Shooting

This camera employs a highly accurate passive-type autofocus
system, which enables easy focusing and sharp shooting of a
distant view or a subject through a window.

Center the autofocus frame mark on the main

1.

subject.

If the main subject is outside the autofocus frame:

If the main subject is outside the autofocus frame, use the focus lock to
achieve focus. (

Lightly press the Shutter Release button.

2.

p. 26)

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Lighting/blinking of the green LED

When correct focus has been achieved, the green LED lights up.
The green LED blinks either slowly or quickly when the subject is out of
focus.
aSlow blinking indicates the subject is too close.

For correct focus to be achieved, keep the camera away from the
subject for more than the distance shown below:
38mm wide-angle mode: approx. 0.75 m
100mm telephoto mode: approx. 0.8 m.

aQuick blinking indicates that the subject is difficult to focus. Use the

focus lock. (

Slowly press the Shutter Release button all the

3.

way.

If the subject is dark or backlit in Auto Flash mode, the flash fires
automatically.

Pressing the Shutter Release button abruptly in one stroke may result in
camera shake.

When not in use, close the slide cover to save battery power.

p. 26)

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Rewinding the film

Film rewinds automatically.

At the end of the film roll, the film rewinding starts automatically.

While the film is rewinding, the number on the frame counter decreases
one by one. When rewinding is complete, the letter “
approx. 20 seconds, then stops blinking and remains lit.

If rewinding stops midway through the roll because of a dead battery, it
resumes automatically as soon as the battery is replaced.

Do not open the camera back until the letter “ ” starts blinking.

To rewind the film at mid-roll.

Press the (mid-roll rewind) button using the stud
on the strap lug or the point of ball-point pen.

Once rewinding starts, there is no need to keep the button pressed.

” blinks for

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Removing the film

Make sure rewind is complete by checking the

1.

letter “ ” indication.

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Open the camera back and remove the film.

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When the main subject is not in the center of the picture

Focus lock photography

When the subject to be focused is outside the autofocus frame in
the center of the picture, use focus lock, which enables you to
change the picture composition while locking the focus.

Compose the picture.

1.

If the shutter is released in a condition like that in the above example
where the main subject is outside the autofocus frame, the background
is in focus, and the main subject is out of focus. In such situations, use
focus lock to change the picture composition while temporarily locking
the focus on the main subject.

Center the autofocus frame on the main

2.

subject and lightly press the Shutter Release
button.

The green LED lights up when correct focus has been achieved, and the
focus is locked as long as the Shutter Release button is depressed
lightly.

Do not change the camera-to-subject distance

While the green LED lights up, the focus is locked. Do not change the
camera-to-subject distance.

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While depressing the Shutter Release button

3.

lightly, recompose the picture and depress the
Shutter Release button all the way.

Example

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Difficult-to-focus subjects

The following subjects may be difficult to focus.
Use the focus lock ( p. 26) to focus on another subject
equidistant from the camera, then compose the picture to shoot.

L Subjects of low contrast, such as blue sky, or shiny subjects,

such as a shiny car body or water surface.

L Subjects with continuous and repeated patterns.

L Scenes with subjects at different distances within the

autofocus frame.

L Strongly back lit subjects or those having a bright shiny

background.

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Close-up photography

Minimum camera-to-subject distance is apporox. 0.75 m,
or apporox. 0.8 m in Telephoto shooting

If you wish to shoot a subject such as a flower as large as possible in a
picture, you can get as close to the subject as apporox. 0.75 m in Wide­angle setting, or apporox. 0.8 m in Telephoto setting.

By setting the Zoom button to the (telephoto) position, a larger
image can be obtained.

Compose the picture within the parallax

1.

compensation marks.

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Regular Panorama (Lite Touch Zoom

The area marked with in the illustration is included in the picture.

Use the parallax compensation marks when the camera-to-subject
distance is less than 1 m.

Check that the green LED lights up, then shoot.

2.

If the subject is closer than approx. 0.75 m in Wide-angle setting or

0.8 m in Telephoto setting, the green LED slowly blinks as a warning.
Move away from the subject until the green LED lights up.

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Flash photography

Selecting the flash mode

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You can select any of five flash modes by pressing the button.

: Auto Flash ( p. 32)

The flash automatically fires when there is not enough
light, or the subject is backlit.

: Infinity Focus ( p. 40)

For shooting a distant scene or landscape more
sharply.

: Flash Cancel ( p. 33)

To cancel flash operation in lighting conditions where
normally the flash would automatically fire.

: Anytime Flash ( p. 34)

To fire the flash intentionally regardless of the available
light.

: Slow-Sync Flash ( p. 35)

To brighten both the subject and the background at
dusk or in night scenes.

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