Nikon F 100 Menu/Features of Custom Setting, Creating Custom Setting, Bracketing order

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Menu/Features of Custom Setting

•Creating Custom Setting

1Select a menu number by rotating the Main- Command Dial while pressing the Custom Setting button ·.

• 22 menus (1 to 22) are available with the F100.

2 While holding the · button, select the desired option number (or character) by rotating the Sub- Command Dial.

•When you remove your finger from the · button after the desired option number (or character) is displayed in the LCD panel, ç appears in the LCD panel.

•See page 76 for returning all the Custom Settings to their initial factory settings.

•Menu number and Custom Setting options

1. Automatic film rewind at the end of film roll (page 29)

Options: 0: Disabled (initial setting) 1: Enabled

At default setting, film rewind is started by pressing the two film rewind buttons „. However, the camera can be set to start film rewind automatically when the end of the film roll is reached.

2. Change of steps of the exposure values (shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation or compensated EV value in Bracketing) (pages 46-53, 56-59)

Options: 3: 1/3 steps (initial setting) 2: 1/2 steps

1: 1 steps

At default setting, exposures (shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation or compensated EV value in Bracketing) are displayed/selected in 1/3 steps. However, this can be changed to steps of 1/2 or one.

3. Bracketing order (page 58)

Options: 0: Initial setting (see page 58)

1: From negative value to positive value

Bracketing is normally performed in the order of the initial setting (page 58). However, this Bracketing order can be changed to be performed from negative compensation to positive compensation.

4. Autofocus activated when shutter release button lightly pressed (page 36)

Options: 0: Enabled (initial setting) 1: Disabled

At default setting, lightly pressing the shutter release button starts autofocus operation. However, it can be set to be started only by pressing the AF start button.

5. Warning indications with non-DX-coded film (page 21)

Options: 0: After film is advanced to the first frame (initial setting) 1: When the power switch is on

When a non-DX-coded film is loaded and the camera’s film speed is set to s, warning indications appear after the film is advanced to the first frame. However, the indications can be set to appear when the power switch is on.

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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