Nikon F 100 instruction manual Focus Lock, Confirm focus indicator / and lock focus

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Focus Lock

Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture a subject that’s framed outside of the F100’s five focus areas, and in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 42).

1Position the focus area on the subject and lightly press the shutter release button.

/ appears when the subject is in focus.

2 Confirm focus indicator / and lock focus.

Focus lock is operated differently in Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF.

In Single Servo AF:

Focus is locked as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed.

• Focus can also be locked by pressing the button.

In Continuous Servo AF

Confirm focus indicator / then (while keeping shutter release button lightly pressed) press the button.

Focus is locked as long as the button is kept pressed, even if you remove your finger from the shutter release button. In Auto Exposure mode, exposure is also locked in this case (page 54).

·21: Only focus can be set to lock when button is pressed (page

75).

3 While keeping the focus locked, recompose and shoot.

Focus

After you have locked focus, do not change the camera-to-subject distance. Otherwise, refocus and lock the focus again.

If you keep the shutter release button lightly pressed after releasing the shutter in Single Servo AF, the shutter can be released repeatedly with the same focusing. Similarly, if you keep the button pressed after releasing the shutter, the shutter can be released repeatedly with the same focusing.

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Contents Page Nomenclature Supplied accessoriesLCD panel Viewfinder Display LCD/Viewfinder DisplaysAbout LCD illuminator panel About LCDCustom Setting Command DialsFilm ExposureIntroduction Using your camera correctlyTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularlyContents Power Mount Lens Install Batteries and Check BatteryAbout This Manual Load FilmBasic Operation Lightly press the shutter release button to activate Battery power Appears Sufficient battery powerExposure meter Incorrect positioning of + and poles may damage the cameraWhen camera is left unattended without lens Mount LensCheck the lens type Speed setting is set to s, then open the camera Turn the power switch on, confirm that the filmLoad 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 Pressing the shutter release button. Shutter speed Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightlyAperture are shown in 1/3 steps Confirm that film is completely rewound, thenAbout Metering System and Exposure Metering SystemExposure Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories When a non-CPU lens is attachedLens Compatibility Type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lensFilm advance mode selector lock release to select Rotate the film advance mode selector while pressingFilm advance mode FilmAutofocus Set focus mode selector to S or C for autofocus operationFocus Area AF start buttonRotate AF area mode selector to select AF area mode AF Area ModeDynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Autofocus modesAppears when the subject is in focus Confirm focus indicator / and lock focusFocus Lock While keeping the focus locked, recompose and shootManual Focus Manual focus using Electronic RangefinderLow-contrast scenes Patterned subject or sceneExposure Metering System Center-Weighted MeteringMatrix Metering/3D Matrix Metering Spot MeteringProgram chart Shooting in Each Exposure Mode¡ 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 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing Exposure CompensationWith 1/3 steps With 1/2 stepsWith one steps Multiple Exposure Composeshoot. picture, confirm focus indicator /Long Time Exposure Diopter Adjustment/LCD IlluminatorUsing the tweezers, push the front edge of the holder Changing Focusing ScreensUpward 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 Creating Custom Setting Menu/Features of Custom SettingCustom Setting Bracketing orderAuto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing options Switching Command Dial operations pagesEasy Exposure Compensation Film advance in multiple exposureDelay time for self-timer operation Delay time for auto meter-switch offShutter release confirmation with self-timer LED Aperture setting with lens’ aperture ring pagesCanceling Custom Setting Two-Button ResetTypes of TTL Auto Flash ¤ Slow Sync Flash Sync Mode Features‹ Rear-Curtain Sync › Red-Eye ReductionMode Usable Optional SpeedlightsSet the flash sync mode Using the SpeedlightAttach the Speedlight and set the metering system Confirm the flash shooting distance range and shootCombinations of AF Functions Focusing operationOptional Accessories Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-4/Eyepiece Adapter DK-7 Focusing ScreensFilters 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 Turn the camera power off when changing batteries TroubleshootingUse fresh batteries at low temperatures Keep batteries out of children’s reachReduction function When a Speedlight Without Red-Eye BuLb in S modeBattery power With new ones Overexposure maySpecifications SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26 Multiple exposure Activated using film advance mode dialEquipped 104 105AA-type lithium BatteryTime Bulb Exposure +20C 68FIndex Custom Setting Menu Nikon Corporation