Nikon F 100 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode, ¡ Programmed Auto, Compose picture, focus and shoot

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Shooting in Each Exposure Mode

•¡: Programmed Auto

The camera automatically controls exposure according to the exposure combination in the program chart for exposure that is correct for any shooting situation. For more complex shooting, use Flexible Program, exposure compensation (page 54) or exposure bracketing (page 57).

•Programmed Auto can only be selected when using a CPU lens.

1 Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the exposure mode ∆ button to select ¡.

•When CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to its minimum aperture setting, ƒEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter locks.

•When a non-CPU lens is attached, exposure mode automatically switches to Aperture-Priority Auto. ¡ blinks in the LCD panel and A appears in the viewfinder. Set/confirm aperture with the lens aperture ring since ƒ--appears instead of the aperture value in the LCD panel and viewfinder.

2 Compose picture, focus and shoot.

• When the subject is too dark or bright, one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder or LCD panel.

• H1: Use ND filter.

• Lo: Use Speedlight.

·2: Shutter speed/aperture value displayed in the LCD panel and viewfinder can be set to change in steps of 1/2 or one (page 71).

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NOTE: Flexible Program

In Programmed Auto, by rotating the Main-Command Dial you can change

the combination of shutter speed and aperture while maintaining correct exposure. With this function,

you can shoot in Programmed Auto as though you were shooting in

Shutter-Priority Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto. * appears in the LCD panel when the Flexible Program is used. To cancel the Flexible Program, rotate the Main-Command Dial until * disappears, change the exposure mode, turn the power switch off, or perform Two-Button Reset (page 76).

Program chart

The program chart shows exposure control in Programmed Auto exposure mode.

——With ISO 100, lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g. AF 50mm f/1.4D).

EV range: EV 0-21

Exposure

Aperture

Shutter speed

•There are limitations for minimum and maximum EV depending on the film speed.

•In Matrix Metering, any EV above 161/3 is controlled to EV 161/3 when using ISO 100 film.

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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