Nikon F 100 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing options, Easy Exposure Compensation

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6. Focus area selection changed to continuously in the same direction (page 37)

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

At default setting, the focus area can be selected by pressing the focus area selector in the desired direction. However, it can be set to be changed continuously in the same direction. For example, when the top of the focus area selector is pressed, focus area continues to change from top, bottom, middle and so on. With this option, focus area can be switched to the opposite position without pressing the opposite position on the focus area selector.

7. Auto Exposure Lock when shutter release button is lightly pressed (page 54)

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

At default setting, Auto Exposure Lock can be performed by pressing the ‚ button. However, Auto Exposure can be set to be locked by lightly pressing the shutter release button.

8. Film advance with closing the camera back (when power switch is on) (page 21)

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

At default setting, film advances to the first frame after it is loaded, the camera back is closed and the shutter release button is fully depressed. However, film advance can be set to start when the camera back is closed.

9. Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority in Single Servo AF (page 39)

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

At default setting, Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority (page 39) is activated when Dynamic AF mode is selected in Single Servo AF. However, Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can be set to be disabled in Single Servo AF.

10.Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority in Continuous Servo AF (page 39)

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

At default setting, selecting Dynamic AF in Continuous Servo AF does not activate Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority (page 39). However, Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority can be set to be activated in Continuous Servo AF.

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11.Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing options (page 57)

	Options: AS: Simultaneous activation of Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure	Setting
	AE: Only Auto Exposure Bracketing activated	Setting
	Bracketing (initial setting)
	Sb: Only Flash Exposure Bracketing activated	Custom
	At default setting, Auto Exposure and Flash Exposure Bracketing are	Custom

activated simultaneously. However, only Auto Exposure or Flash Exposure Bracketing can be set to be activated.

12.Switching Command Dial operations (pages 48-53)

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

Unlike the default Command Dial operations, the Sub-Command Dial can be set to select shutter speed (in Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode) and the Main-Command Dial to select aperture (in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode).

13.Easy Exposure Compensation (page 56)

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

When the Easy Exposure Compensation is activated, exposure compensation can be performed, without pressing the ˚ button, by simply rotating the Sub-Command Dial (in Programmed Auto or Shutter- Priority Auto exposure mode) or Main-Command Dial (in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode).

•If the exposure compensation values are set to change in Custom Setting menu 2, up/down to ±5 EV in 1/2 or 1 steps can be set.

•If the Command Dial operations are switched in Custom Setting menu 12, Main- and Sub-Command Dials operate under opposite conditions except in Programmed Auto exposure mode.

14.Film advance in multiple exposure (page 61)

Options: 0: Single frame shooting (initial setting) 1: Continuous shooting

At default setting, the shutter is released once each time the shutter release button is fully depressed in multiple exposure (single frame shooting). However, it can be changed to continuous shooting where the shutter can be continuously released as long as the shutter release button is fully depressed.

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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 cameraMount Lens When camera is left unattended without lensCheck the lens type 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 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 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, thenMetering System About Metering System and ExposureExposure 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 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 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing Exposure CompensationWith 1/2 steps With 1/3 stepsWith one 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 placeComposition Self-Timer OperationOther than Depth of field About Depth of Field and Focus TrackingFocus Tracking 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 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 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