Nikon F 100 instruction manual Command Dials, Film, Exposure, Custom Setting, Flash

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Command Dials

•The F100’s Main- and Sub-Command Dials are used alone or in combination with other buttons to select/set various functions or modes.

ISO film speed	Sub-Command
button	Dial
	Exposure
Auto Exposure/	compensation button
Flash Exposure
Bracketing button	Exposure mode
	Exposure mode
Flash sync	button
Flash sync
mode button
Custom Setting
button	Main-
Shutter	Command Dial
Shutter
speed/aperture
lock button

•Film

• Setting film speed

P. 34

•Exposure

• Selecting exposure mode

PP. 46-53

• Performing Flexible Program in Programmed Auto

exposure mode	P. 47
• Setting shutter speed in Shutter-Priority Auto or
Manual exposure mode*1	P. 48/52
• Setting aperture in Aperture-Priority Auto or
Manual exposure mode*1	P. 50/52

• Locking/unlocking shutter speed*1

P. 49

• Locking/unlocking aperture*1

P. 51

• Performing exposure compensation*2

	P. 56
• Setting/canceling Auto Exposure/
Flash Exposure Bracketing	P. 57

• Setting number of shots and compensated EV value in Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure

Bracketing

P. 57

•Custom Setting

• Selecting menu number of Custom
Setting	P. 70

• Selecting and making Custom Setting

P. 70

•Flash

• Selecting flash sync mode

P. 80

*1 · 12: Shutter speed can be set to change with the Sub-Command Dial (in Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode) and aperture with the Main- Command Dial (in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode) (page 73).

*2 · 13: Exposure compensation can be set to be performed using the Main- or Sub-Command Dial without pressing the exposure compensation button (page 73).

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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 cameraMount Lens When camera is left unattended without 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 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 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, thenMetering System About Metering System and ExposureExposure 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 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 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 placeComposition Self-Timer OperationOther than Depth of field About Depth of Field and Focus TrackingFocus 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 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 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