Nikon F 100 Autofocus, Focus Area, Set focus mode selector to S or C for autofocus operation

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Autofocus

Set focus mode selector to S or C for autofocus operation.

Set focus mode selector to S (Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority) or C (Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority). Camera continues to focus automatically on the subject when the shutter release button is lightly pressed.

S:Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority

The shutter can only be released when in focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder (Focus-Priority). Once focused on a subject, keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed locks focus (Focus Lock). With a subject that has been moving, the camera continuously focuses on a subject as long as

the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed (Focus Tracking, page 68) and focus locks when the subject stops moving.

C:Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority

Since the priority is on shutter release, you can release the shutter regardless of the focus status (Release-Priority). Focus is not locked when / appears in the viewfinder and the camera continues to focus on a subject until shutter release. With a moving subject, the camera continuously focuses on a subject as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed (Focus Tracking, page 68).

AF start button

Like lightly pressing the shutter release button, pressing the AF start button automatically activates autofocus in autofocus operation.

·4: Autofocus detection can be set to start by pressing the button only (not by lightly pressing the shutter release button) (page 71).

Focus Area

This camera’s five focus areas cover a wide frame area, and you can select among them, depending on the subject’s position in the frame or your desired composition. They reliably provide sharp focus without use of focus lock.

Rotate the focus area selector lock release to release the lock, then select desired focus area with the focus area selector.

• Lightly press the shutter release button and press the focus area selector

 

up/down/right/left to change the focus area toward the corresponding

Focus

direction. Selected focus area is indicated in red in the viewfinder. Selected

 

focus area is also indicated in LCD panel.

• Selected focus area can be locked by rotating the focus area selector lock release to lock position.

• Focus area can also be changed with the optional focusing screen.

· 6: Focus area position can be set to change continuously in the same direction. For example, when the top of the focus area selector is pressed, focus area continues to change from top, bottom, middle and so on. With this option, focus area can be switched to the opposite position without pressing the opposite position on the focus area selector (page 72).

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Contents Page Nomenclature Supplied accessoriesAbout LCD LCD/Viewfinder DisplaysLCD panel Viewfinder Display About LCD illuminator panelExposure Command DialsCustom Setting FilmHave Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Using your camera correctlyIntroduction Take trial shotsContents Load Film Install Batteries and Check BatteryPower Mount Lens About This ManualBasic Operation Incorrect positioning of + and poles may damage the camera Battery power Appears Sufficient battery powerLightly press the shutter release button to activate Exposure meterMount Lens When camera is left unattended without lensCheck the lens type Back by sliding the camera back lock release lever Turn the power switch on, confirm that the filmSpeed setting is set to s, then open the camera Load FilmRotate the focus area selector lock release Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AFSelect center focus area with the focus area selector Symbol Exposure mode Shooting characteristics Shooting characteristics of exposure modesCamera controls exposure automatically Hold the camera properly Hold Camera and FocusCamera shake and shutter speed Confirm that film is completely rewound, then Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightlyPressing the shutter release button. Shutter speed Aperture are shown in 1/3 stepsMetering System About Metering System and ExposureExposure Type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens When a non-CPU lens is attachedTypes of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories Lens CompatibilityFilm Rotate the film advance mode selector while pressingFilm advance mode selector lock release to select Film advance modeAF start button Set focus mode selector to S or C for autofocus operationAutofocus Focus AreaAutofocus modes AF Area ModeRotate AF area mode selector to select AF area mode Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject PriorityWhile keeping the focus locked, recompose and shoot Confirm focus indicator / and lock focusAppears when the subject is in focus Focus LockPatterned subject or scene Manual focus using Electronic RangefinderManual Focus Low-contrast scenesSpot Metering Center-Weighted MeteringExposure Metering System Matrix Metering/3D Matrix MeteringCompose picture, focus and shoot Shooting in Each Exposure ModeProgram chart ¡ Programmed AutoShutter-Priority Auto Set the shutter speed by rotating the Main-Command DialLocking shutter speed £ Aperture-Priority Auto Set the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command DialLocking aperture Electronic analog exposure display ¢ ManualExposure factor with AF Micro-Nikkor lens Aperture adjustment in Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure mode Flexible Program page 47 in Programmed Auto Exposure modeAuto Exposure Lock Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing Exposure CompensationWith 1/2 steps With 1/3 stepsWith one steps Multiple Exposure Composeshoot. picture, confirm focus indicator /Long Time Exposure Diopter Adjustment/LCD IlluminatorMake sure the screen is in its proper place Changing Focusing ScreensUsing the tweezers, push the front edge of the holder Upward until it clicks into placeComposition Self-Timer OperationOther than Depth of field About Depth of Field and Focus TrackingFocus Tracking Bracketing order Menu/Features of Custom SettingCreating Custom Setting Custom SettingFilm advance in multiple exposure Switching Command Dial operations pagesAuto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing options Easy Exposure CompensationAperture setting with lens’ aperture ring pages Delay time for auto meter-switch offDelay time for self-timer operation Shutter release confirmation with self-timer LEDCanceling Custom Setting Two-Button ResetTypes of TTL Auto Flash › Red-Eye Reduction Flash Sync Mode Features¤ Slow Sync ‹ Rear-Curtain SyncMode Usable Optional SpeedlightsConfirm the flash shooting distance range and shoot Using the SpeedlightSet the flash sync mode Attach the Speedlight and set the metering systemCombinations of AF Functions Focusing operationOptional Accessories Lenses Focusing ScreensRight-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-4/Eyepiece Adapter DK-7 FiltersData Back MF-29 Speedlight SB-27 Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4Speedlight SB-80DX Soft case CF-57/CF-58 Accessories connected to 10-pin remote terminalNeckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 Camera Care Keep batteries out of children’s reach TroubleshootingTurn the camera power off when changing batteries Use fresh batteries at low temperaturesOverexposure may BuLb in S modeReduction function When a Speedlight Without Red-Eye Battery power With new onesSpecifications 104 105 Multiple exposure Activated using film advance mode dialSB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26 EquippedExposure +20C 68F BatteryAA-type lithium Time BulbIndex Custom Setting Menu Nikon Corporation