Nikon F 100 Rotate the film advance mode selector while pressing, Film advance mode

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Film

Setting and confirming film speed

Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the film speed ° button to set film speed in use.

Film speed can be set to s and between ISO 6-6400 in 1/3 steps by rotating the Main-Command Dial.

When film speed is set to s and DX-coded film is installed, film speed is automatically set between ISO 25-5000. Film speed can also be set manually with DX-coded film to have an effect of increased or decreased film sensitivity.

Film speed can be set between ISO 6-6400 with non-DX-coded film.

Press the ° button to confirm the film speed set on the camera.

·5: When film speed is set to s and non-DX-coded film is loaded, a, s and Err blink in the LCD panel after film is advanced to the first frame. This warning indication can be changed to appear when the power switch is turned on (page 71).

Mid-roll rewind

To rewind film at mid-roll, press the two film rewind buttons simultaneously for approx. 1 sec.

o––blinks in the LCD panel during film rewind and the frame counter counts backwards until rewind is complete.

Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows blinking “E”. (E appears without blinking when the exposure meter is off.) Open the camera back and remove the film cartridge.

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If film does not start to rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll

When battery power is very low, or at low temperatures, film may not start rewinding or film rewind may stop at mid-roll, and o––and frame number will blink in the LCD panel. In this case, turn the power switch off, change batteries, then turn the power switch on and rewind film again.

Film advance mode

Rotate the film advance mode selector while pressing

Film

the film advance mode selector lock release to select

film advance mode.

 

The following film advance modes are available:

S:Single-frame shooting

Fully depressing the shutter release button takes one picture and automatically advances the film by one frame.

C:Continuous shooting

Shots are taken continuously at the rate of up to approx. 4.5 fps as long as you keep the shutter release button fully depressed.

Cs: Continuous silent-low-speed shooting

Shots are taken continuously at the rate of up to approx. 3 fps as long as you keep the shutter release button fully depressed. Film rewind speed also slows down and there is little rewind noise.

Film advance speed is tested using camera settings of focus mode C, exposure mode ¢, shutter speed 1/250 sec. or faster, aperture other than maximum, at normal temperature of 20°C (68°F), with AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries, for the first to 36th frames of a film.

When the film advance mode selector is set to Z, multiple exposure can be performed (page 60). Also, when it is set to V, self-timer operation can be performed (page 67).

When the batteries are exhausted, film advance speed slows down since film advance automatically switches to start after the mirror is all the way down. (Normally, film advance starts immediately when the mirror starts to go down.) In this case, battery change is recommended.

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Contents Page Supplied accessories NomenclatureAbout LCD illuminator panel LCD/Viewfinder DisplaysLCD panel Viewfinder Display About LCDFilm Command DialsCustom Setting ExposureTake trial shots Using your camera correctlyIntroduction Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularlyContents About This Manual Install Batteries and Check BatteryPower Mount Lens Load FilmBasic Operation Exposure meter Battery power Appears Sufficient battery powerLightly press the shutter release button to activate Incorrect positioning of + and poles may damage the cameraWhen camera is left unattended without lens Mount LensCheck the lens type Load Film Turn the power switch on, confirm that the filmSpeed setting is set to s, then open the camera 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 Aperture are shown in 1/3 steps Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightlyPressing the shutter release button. Shutter speed Confirm that film is completely rewound, thenAbout Metering System and Exposure Metering SystemExposure Lens Compatibility When a non-CPU lens is attachedTypes of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories Type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lensFilm advance mode Rotate the film advance mode selector while pressingFilm advance mode selector lock release to select FilmFocus Area Set focus mode selector to S or C for autofocus operationAutofocus AF start buttonDynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority AF Area ModeRotate AF area mode selector to select AF area mode Autofocus modesFocus Lock Confirm focus indicator / and lock focusAppears when the subject is in focus While keeping the focus locked, recompose and shootLow-contrast scenes Manual focus using Electronic RangefinderManual Focus Patterned subject or sceneMatrix Metering/3D Matrix Metering Center-Weighted MeteringExposure Metering System Spot Metering¡ Programmed Auto Shooting in Each Exposure ModeProgram chart 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 ExposureUpward until it clicks into place Changing Focusing ScreensUsing the tweezers, push the front edge of the holder Make sure the screen is in its proper placeSelf-Timer Operation CompositionOther than About Depth of Field and Focus Tracking Depth of fieldFocus Tracking Custom Setting Menu/Features of Custom SettingCreating Custom Setting Bracketing orderEasy Exposure Compensation Switching Command Dial operations pagesAuto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing options Film advance in multiple exposureShutter release confirmation with self-timer LED Delay time for auto meter-switch offDelay time for self-timer operation Aperture setting with lens’ aperture ring pagesTwo-Button Reset Canceling Custom SettingTypes of TTL Auto Flash ‹ Rear-Curtain Sync Flash Sync Mode Features¤ Slow Sync › Red-Eye ReductionUsable Optional Speedlights ModeAttach the Speedlight and set the metering system Using the SpeedlightSet the flash sync mode Confirm the flash shooting distance range and shootFocusing operation Combinations of AF FunctionsOptional Accessories Filters Focusing ScreensRight-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-4/Eyepiece Adapter DK-7 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 Use fresh batteries at low temperatures TroubleshootingTurn the camera power off when changing batteries Keep batteries out of children’s reachBattery power With new ones BuLb in S modeReduction function When a Speedlight Without Red-Eye Overexposure maySpecifications Equipped Multiple exposure Activated using film advance mode dialSB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26 104 105Time Bulb BatteryAA-type lithium Exposure +20C 68FIndex Custom Setting Menu Nikon Corporation