Nikon F 100 instruction manual Exposure Compensation, Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing

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Exposure Compensation

•To modify exposure control (i.e. from the ISO standard), use the exposure compensation function. This can be useful when the subject has pronounced contrast or when bracketing exposure with color slide film (where the latitude of the proper exposure is minimal). Use Center- Weighted or Spot Metering. Exposure compensation can be performed in any exposure mode.

1 Set exposure compensation by rotating the Main- Command Dial while pressing the ˚ button until the desired compensation value appears (–5 EV to +5 EV in 1/3 steps).

Electronic analog exposure

display

–0.3 EV compensation

+2 EV compensation

•When the exposure compensation is set, = appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder. The compensation value can be checked by pressing the ˚ button.

•Electronic analog exposure display indicates the exposure compensation value and 0 blinks.

•Normally, you should compensate exposure to the + side when the background is brighter than your main subject, or to the – side when the background is darker.

·2: Compensation value can be set to be changed in 1/2 or one steps (page 71).

·13: Exposure compensation can be set to be performed using the Main- or Sub- Command Dial without pressing the exposure compensation button (page 73).

2 Compose picture, focus and shoot.

•To cancel exposure compensation, rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the ˚ button to reset the compensation value to 0.0. Alternately, you can perform Two-Button Reset (page 76). (Turning the power switch off does not cancel the exposure compensation function.)

Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing

•Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing allow you to shoot in selected compensated EV value (maximum of ±2 EV) shifting from the automatically set proper exposure (selected exposure in Manual exposure mode) for a selected number of shots (maximum of three) each time the shutter is released. Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing can be performed in any exposure mode.

1Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing W button so z appears in the LCD panel.

•Shutter speed and aperture in Programmed Auto, aperture in Shutter-Priority Auto and shutter speed in Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure mode differ.

•In any of the exposure modes, Flash Exposure Bracketing (in which the TTL Auto Flash level of the lighted main subject is shifted) and Auto Exposure Bracketing (in which the exposure of a background lighted by ambient light is shifted) are simultaneously performed when a Speedlight is used.

· 11: Bracketing can be set to perform only Auto Exposure Bracketing or Flash

Exposure

Exposure Bracketing where both are normally performed simultaneously (page 73).

 

2 Set the number of shots and compensated EV value by rotating the Sub-Command Dial while pressing the Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing W button.

• See the table on the next page for the combinations of the number of shots and compensated EV value.

·2: Compensation value can be set to change in steps of 1/2 or one (page 71).

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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 cameraCheck the lens type When camera is left unattended without lensMount Lens 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 leverSelect center focus area with the focus area selector Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AFRotate the focus area selector lock release Camera controls exposure automatically Shooting characteristics of exposure modesSymbol Exposure mode Shooting characteristics Camera shake and shutter speed Hold Camera and FocusHold the camera properly 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, thenExposure About Metering System and ExposureMetering System 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 shootLocking shutter speed Set the shutter speed by rotating the Main-Command DialShutter-Priority Auto Locking aperture Set the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command Dial£ Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure factor with AF Micro-Nikkor lens ¢ ManualElectronic analog exposure display Auto Exposure Lock Flexible Program page 47 in Programmed Auto Exposure modeAperture adjustment in Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure mode Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing Exposure CompensationWith one steps With 1/3 stepsWith 1/2 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 placeOther than Self-Timer OperationComposition Focus Tracking About Depth of Field and Focus TrackingDepth of field 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 LensesSpeedlight SB-80DX Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4Data Back MF-29 Speedlight SB-27 Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 Accessories connected to 10-pin remote terminalSoft case CF-57/CF-58 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
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