Nikon F 100 instruction manual Self-Timer Operation, Composition, Other than

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Changing Camera Back (Data Back MF-29)

•Optional Data Back MF-29 is available for the F100.

Confirm through the film confirmation window that no film is loaded.

1Open the camera back by sliding the camera back lock release lever while pressing the camera back lock release.

2Remove the camera back by tilting it to the right while pressing the camera back release pin.

•Be sure not to touch the camera back contacts, film pressure plate or film pressure roller. If these parts become dirty, it may result in damage to the film or interference with data transmission between the camera back and body.

•To attach the camera back, attach it while pressing the camera back release pin. See the instruction manual of the Data Back MF-29 for details.

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Self-Timer Operation

•You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph. Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the self- timer.

1Set the film advance mode selector to V while pressing the film advance mode selector lock release.

•Self-timer shooting cannot be performed unless the camera’s shutter can be released (i.e. when subject cannot be brought into focus with autofocus in Single Servo AF).

•To shoot in an exposure mode other than Manual, cover the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece cap (page 3) or with your hand before pressing the shutter release button to prevent interference and achieve correct exposure from stray light.

•Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocus mode.

2 Compose picture, focus and fully depress the shutter release button.

	• Once the self-timer is activated, the shutter will release in 10 seconds. The	Composition

	self-timer indicator LED will blink for 8 sec. and then stop blinking for 2
	sec. before the shutter is released.
	• To cancel the self-timer, set the film advance mode selector to a position	Shooting
	other than V.	Shooting
	other than V.

• When buLb is selected in Manual exposure mode, shutter speed is controlled to approx. 1/10 sec.

·16: The time delay of the self-timer can be set to 2, 5, or 20 sec. (page 74).

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Contents Page Supplied accessories NomenclatureAbout LCD illuminator panel LCD/Viewfinder DisplaysLCD panel Viewfinder Display About LCDFilm Command DialsCustom Setting ExposureTake trial shots Using your camera correctlyIntroduction Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularlyContents About This Manual Install Batteries and Check BatteryPower Mount Lens Load FilmBasic Operation Exposure meter Battery power Appears Sufficient battery powerLightly press the shutter release button to activate Incorrect positioning of + and poles may damage the cameraMount Lens When camera is left unattended without lensCheck the lens type Load Film Turn the power switch on, confirm that the filmSpeed setting is set to s, then open the camera Back by sliding the camera back lock release leverRotate 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 Aperture are shown in 1/3 steps Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightlyPressing the shutter release button. Shutter speed Confirm that film is completely rewound, thenMetering System About Metering System and ExposureExposure Lens Compatibility When a non-CPU lens is attachedTypes of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories Type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lensFilm advance mode Rotate the film advance mode selector while pressingFilm advance mode selector lock release to select FilmFocus Area Set focus mode selector to S or C for autofocus operationAutofocus AF start buttonDynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority AF Area ModeRotate AF area mode selector to select AF area mode Autofocus modesFocus Lock Confirm focus indicator / and lock focusAppears when the subject is in focus While keeping the focus locked, recompose and shootLow-contrast scenes Manual focus using Electronic RangefinderManual Focus Patterned subject or sceneMatrix Metering/3D Matrix Metering Center-Weighted MeteringExposure Metering System Spot Metering¡ Programmed Auto Shooting in Each Exposure ModeProgram chart Compose picture, focus and shootShutter-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 Exposure Compensation Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure BracketingWith 1/2 steps With 1/3 stepsWith one steps Composeshoot. picture, confirm focus indicator / Multiple ExposureDiopter Adjustment/LCD Illuminator Long Time ExposureUpward until it clicks into place Changing Focusing ScreensUsing the tweezers, push the front edge of the holder Make sure the screen is in its proper placeComposition Self-Timer OperationOther than Depth of field About Depth of Field and Focus TrackingFocus Tracking Custom Setting Menu/Features of Custom SettingCreating Custom Setting Bracketing orderEasy Exposure Compensation Switching Command Dial operations pagesAuto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing options Film advance in multiple exposureShutter release confirmation with self-timer LED Delay time for auto meter-switch offDelay time for self-timer operation Aperture setting with lens’ aperture ring pagesTwo-Button Reset Canceling Custom SettingTypes of TTL Auto Flash ‹ Rear-Curtain Sync Flash Sync Mode Features¤ Slow Sync › Red-Eye ReductionUsable Optional Speedlights ModeAttach the Speedlight and set the metering system Using the SpeedlightSet the flash sync mode Confirm the flash shooting distance range and shootFocusing operation Combinations of AF FunctionsOptional Accessories Filters Focusing ScreensRight-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-4/Eyepiece Adapter DK-7 LensesData 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 Use fresh batteries at low temperatures TroubleshootingTurn the camera power off when changing batteries Keep batteries out of children’s reachBattery power With new ones BuLb in S modeReduction function When a Speedlight Without Red-Eye Overexposure maySpecifications Equipped Multiple exposure Activated using film advance mode dialSB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26 104 105Time Bulb BatteryAA-type lithium Exposure +20C 68FIndex Custom Setting Menu Nikon Corporation