Nikon F 100 instruction manual Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AF

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Set Focus Mode, Focus Area and AF Area Mode

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Set the focus mode to S (Single

Servo AF), focus area to center

and AF area mode to g (Single

Area AF).

4. Set the focus mode selector to S (Single Servo AF). 1

Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position.

To focus, lightly press the shutter release button (page 27) or keep pressing the AF start button (page 36).

· 4: Autofocus detection can be set to start by pressing the AF start button only (page 71).

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Rotate the focus area selector lock release and

select center focus area with the focus area selector.

Pressing the focus area selector up/down/right/left shifts the focus area toward the desired direction. Press the focus area selector while the exposure meter is on (page 37).

Selected focus area is indicated in LCD panel and viewfinder (in red in the viewfinder) (page 37).

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Check points

 

OPERATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not attempt to rotate the lens focus ring manually while the focus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mode is set to S or C.

 

 

 

 

 

With the focus mode set at S (Single Servo AF), shutter cannot be

 

BASIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

See pages 36-43 for details regarding focus mode, focus area and AF

 

 

 

 

released when the subject is out of focus.

 

 

 

 

 

area mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See page 42 for situations where autofocus may not work as expected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.3

Rotate the focus area selector lock release to lock

 

 

focus area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.4

Set the AF area mode selector to g (Single Area AF).

 

• Set the AF area mode selector firmly.

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Contents Page Supplied accessories NomenclatureLCD/Viewfinder Displays LCD panel Viewfinder DisplayAbout LCD illuminator panel About LCDCommand Dials Custom SettingFilm ExposureUsing your camera correctly IntroductionTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularlyContents Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Mount LensAbout This Manual Load FilmBasic Operation Battery power Appears Sufficient battery power Lightly press the shutter release button to activateExposure meter Incorrect positioning of + and poles may damage the cameraWhen camera is left unattended without lens Mount LensCheck the lens type Turn the power switch on, confirm that the film Speed setting is set to s, then open the cameraLoad Film Back by sliding the camera back lock release leverSet the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AF Rotate the focus area selector lock releaseSelect center focus area with the focus area selector Shooting characteristics of exposure modes Symbol Exposure mode Shooting characteristicsCamera controls exposure automatically Hold Camera and Focus Hold the camera properlyCamera shake and shutter speed Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly Pressing the shutter release button. Shutter speedAperture are shown in 1/3 steps Confirm that film is completely rewound, thenAbout Metering System and Exposure Metering SystemExposure When a non-CPU lens is attached Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessoriesLens Compatibility Type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lensRotate the film advance mode selector while pressing Film advance mode selector lock release to selectFilm advance mode FilmSet focus mode selector to S or C for autofocus operation AutofocusFocus Area AF start buttonAF Area Mode Rotate AF area mode selector to select AF area modeDynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Autofocus modesConfirm focus indicator / and lock focus Appears when the subject is in focusFocus Lock While keeping the focus locked, recompose and shootManual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Manual FocusLow-contrast scenes Patterned subject or sceneCenter-Weighted Metering Exposure Metering SystemMatrix Metering/3D Matrix Metering Spot MeteringShooting in Each Exposure Mode Program chart¡ Programmed Auto Compose picture, focus and shootSet the shutter speed by rotating the Main-Command Dial Shutter-Priority AutoLocking shutter speed Set the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command Dial £ Aperture-Priority AutoLocking aperture ¢ Manual Electronic analog exposure displayExposure factor with AF Micro-Nikkor lens Flexible Program page 47 in Programmed Auto Exposure mode Aperture adjustment in Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure modeAuto Exposure Lock Exposure Compensation Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure BracketingWith 1/3 steps With 1/2 stepsWith one steps Composeshoot. picture, confirm focus indicator / Multiple ExposureDiopter Adjustment/LCD Illuminator Long Time ExposureChanging Focusing Screens Using the tweezers, push the front edge of the holderUpward until it clicks into place Make sure the screen is in its proper placeSelf-Timer Operation CompositionOther than About Depth of Field and Focus Tracking Depth of fieldFocus Tracking Menu/Features of Custom Setting Creating Custom SettingCustom Setting Bracketing orderSwitching Command Dial operations pages Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing optionsEasy Exposure Compensation Film advance in multiple exposureDelay time for auto meter-switch off Delay time for self-timer operationShutter release confirmation with self-timer LED Aperture setting with lens’ aperture ring pagesTwo-Button Reset Canceling Custom SettingTypes of TTL Auto Flash Flash Sync Mode Features ¤ Slow Sync‹ Rear-Curtain Sync › Red-Eye ReductionUsable Optional Speedlights ModeUsing the Speedlight Set the flash sync modeAttach the Speedlight and set the metering system Confirm the flash shooting distance range and shootFocusing operation Combinations of AF FunctionsOptional Accessories Focusing Screens Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-4/Eyepiece Adapter DK-7Filters LensesWireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 Data Back MF-29 Speedlight SB-27Speedlight SB-80DX Accessories connected to 10-pin remote terminal Soft case CF-57/CF-58Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 Camera Care Troubleshooting Turn the camera power off when changing batteriesUse fresh batteries at low temperatures Keep batteries out of children’s reachBuLb in S mode Reduction function When a Speedlight Without Red-EyeBattery power With new ones Overexposure maySpecifications Multiple exposure Activated using film advance mode dial SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26Equipped 104 105Battery AA-type lithiumTime Bulb Exposure +20C 68FIndex Custom Setting Menu Nikon Corporation