Nikon F 100 instruction manual Types of TTL Auto Flash

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Types of TTL Auto Flash

When an optional Nikon Speedlight is attached and set to TTL mode, the following TTL Auto Flash modes are available depending on the type of lens used.

Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash/3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash

(Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor)

Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor can be performed with a combination of the F100 camera, a CPU lens and the Nikon TTL AF Speedlight. In this flash mode, just after you press the shutter release button and before the shutter is activated, the Speedlight with Monitor Pre-Flash function (SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-28/ 28DX, SB-27, SB-26 and SB-25) will fire a series of imperceptible pre-flashes that are detected by the F100’s five-segment TTL Multi Sensor, then

analyzed for brightness and contrast. Furthermore, when a D- or G-type AF Nikkor lens is attached, it integrates Distance Information from the lens with other exposure control information, automatically compensating the flash output level so that flash output and ambient light are balanced.

With a Speedlight with Monitor Pre-Flash function or the SB-24, you can cancel the Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor to perform Standard TTL Flash. Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash can also be performed with the SB-24 and other dedicated Speedlights that do not have the Monitor Pre-Flash feature. Select a metering system other than Spot Metering with the F100. (The Flash mode automatically switches to Standard TTL flash with Spot Metering.)

Center-Weighted Fill-Flash

Center-Weighted Fill-Flash is performed with a TTL AF Speedlight and non-CPU lens. Since Center-Weighted Metering is used instead of Matrix Metering with a non- CPU lens, flash output and ambient light of the main subject and background are roughly balanced. If a highly reflective object is located within the frame or the background is non-reflective, correct exposure may not be obtained. With a Speedlight with Monitor Pre-Flash function or the SB-24, you can cancel the Center- Weighted Fill-Flash to perform Standard TTL Flash.

Standard TTL Flash

With a Speedlight with Monitor Pre-Flash function or the SB-24, Standard TTL Flash can be performed with any type of lens. With other Speedlights, Standard TTL Flash is automatically set when the camera is set to Manual exposure mode. In Standard TTL Flash, automatic flash output level compensation is not available. This means that, even though the main subject is correctly exposed, the background may not be. (Selecting Spot Metering automatically switches the TTL auto flash mode to Standard TTL Flash.)

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Accessory Shoe/Sync Terminal/Ready-Light

Accessory shoe

• An optional Speedlight such as SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/

Flash

28DX, SB-27, SB-23 or SB-22s can be attached directly to the accessory shoe

 

of the F100 without a cord. This accessory shoe is equipped with a safety-lock which prevents accidental drop when a Speedlight with a safety-lock pin (SB-80DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25 or SB-22s) is attached.

Sync terminal

To use a Speedlight that requires a sync cord, attach one end of the sync cord to the sync terminal.

When a Speedlight such as SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/ 28DX, SB-27, SB-23 or SB-22s is attached to the F100’s accessory shoe and rear-curtain sync is performed, do not attach additional Speedlight via sync terminal.

Ready-light

When using a Speedlight such as the SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-23 or SB-22s, the ready-light lights up when the Speedlight is fully charged and ready to fire.

If the ready-light blinks approx. 3 sec. after full flash output, underexposure may have occurred (when the Speedlight is set to TTL or non-TTL auto flash mode). Check the focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again.

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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