Nikon F 100 LCD/Viewfinder Displays, LCD panel Viewfinder Display, About LCD illuminator panel

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LCD/Viewfinder Displays

•LCD panel

•Viewfinder Display

Shutter speed lock P. 49

Film speed/DX indication

P. 34

Exposure compensation P. 56

Shutter speed/Exposure compensation value

Aperture lock P. 51

Aperture

Custom Setting

P. 70

12mm-dia. reference circle for Center-Weighted Metering area

Auto Exposure/
Flash Exposure	Battery power
Bracketing P. 57	P. 17
Exposure mode	Frame counter
PP. 46-53	P. 21
Flexible Program P. 47	Focus area P. 37
Flash sync mode P. 80	Electronic analog exposure display/Exposure
Flash sync mode P. 80	compensation value display P. 53/56

About LCD illuminator panel

LCD illuminator panel brightness deteriorates over time, and is not a malfunction. Contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center to replace the illuminator panel (at charge).

Focus brackets (focus area) P. 37

Spot Metering (4mm ø) area P. 45

Aperture lock indicator P. 51

Shutter speed lock indicator P. 49

Focus indicators

P. 27

Exposure mode P. 46-53

Exposure compensation P. 56

Flash ready-light P. 79

About LCD

•At high temperatures of 60°C (140°F) or above, the display turns black, making it impossible to read. It returns to normal when the temperature drops to 20°C (68°F).

•At temperatures below freezing, the LCD’s response time slows; when the temperature rises, it returns to normal.

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Metering system P. 44

AE-L (Auto exposure lock) indicator P. 54

Shutter speed

Aperture

Frame counter/ Exposure compensation value P. 21/56

Electronic analog exposure display/Exposure compensation value display P. 53/56

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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 meterWhen camera is left unattended without lens Mount 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 FilmSet 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 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 stepsAbout Metering System and Exposure Metering SystemExposure 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 AutoSet 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 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 placeSelf-Timer Operation CompositionOther than About Depth of Field and Focus Tracking Depth of fieldFocus 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 FiltersWireless 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 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