Nikon F 100 Using the Speedlight, Attach the Speedlight and set the metering system

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Using the Speedlight

•Operation described in this section applies when the SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26 or SB-25 Speedlight and D- or G-type Nikkor are attached, and Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor is used.

1Attach the Speedlight and set the metering system.

•Set the metering system to Matrix or Center-Weighted Metering.

2Set the exposure mode and confirm shutter speed and aperture.

•When using Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync or Slow Sync, set the exposure mode to Programmed Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto.

•Available shutter speed and aperture in each exposure mode

Exposure mode

Available shutter speed

Available aperture

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Programmed Auto

Automatically set

Automatically set

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Shutter-Priority Auto

1/250-30 sec.*

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Aperture-Priority Auto

Automatically set

Desired setting

50

 

 

 

Manual

1/250-30 sec.*, Bulb

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*Shutter speed changes automatically to 1/250 sec. when the shutter speed is set to 1/250 sec. or faster as soon as the attached optional Speedlight is turned on.

3 Set the flash sync mode.

• Red-Eye Reduction and Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync can only be set with the SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-28/28DX, SB-27 and SB-26.

• With the SB-26 and SB-25, Front- and Rear-Curtain Sync settings on the Speedlight override the setting on the camera body.

4 Set the power switch of the Speedlight to ON (or STBY) and set the flash mode selector (MODE button on the SB-80DX/SB-50DX/SB-28/28DX) for TTL auto flash mode.

•Set TTL with the SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-28/28DX, SB-26 or SB-25 and AUTO with SB-27.

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Set the Speedlight’s flash sync mode selector and

 

check the display in the LCD panel.

 

 

• With the SB-26 or SB-25, the flash sync mode setting on the Speedlight

 

 

overrides the setting on the camera body.

 

 

• With the SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-28/28DX or SB-27, set the flash sync

 

 

mode on the camera body since the Speedlight has no flash sync mode

 

 

selector.

 

 

• Confirm that the indicators ˆ and ø for Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash

 

 

with TTL Multi Sensor appear in the LCD panel. If these indications do not

Flash

 

appear in the LCD panel, press the M button (MODE button with SB-80DX/

 

 

 

SB-50DX/SB-28/28DX) until ˆ and ø appear.

 

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Compose picture, focus and confirm the indication in

 

 

the viewfinder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•Lightly press the shutter release button and confirm the ready-light fi appears in the viewfinder.

7 Confirm the flash shooting distance range and shoot.

• If the ready-light blinks approx. 3 sec. after full flash output, underexposure may have occurred. Check the focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again.

• When using a Speedlight, make sure to read its instruction manual as well.

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Contents Page Nomenclature Supplied accessoriesAbout LCD LCD/Viewfinder DisplaysLCD panel Viewfinder Display About LCD illuminator panelExposure Command DialsCustom Setting FilmHave Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Using your camera correctlyIntroduction Take trial shotsContents Load Film Install Batteries and Check BatteryPower Mount Lens About This ManualBasic Operation Incorrect positioning of + and poles may damage the camera Battery power Appears Sufficient battery powerLightly press the shutter release button to activate Exposure meterMount Lens When camera is left unattended without lensCheck the lens type Back by sliding the camera back lock release lever Turn the power switch on, confirm that the filmSpeed setting is set to s, then open the camera Load FilmRotate 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 that film is completely rewound, then Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightlyPressing the shutter release button. Shutter speed Aperture are shown in 1/3 stepsMetering System About Metering System and ExposureExposure Type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens When a non-CPU lens is attachedTypes of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories Lens CompatibilityFilm Rotate the film advance mode selector while pressingFilm advance mode selector lock release to select Film advance modeAF start button Set focus mode selector to S or C for autofocus operationAutofocus Focus AreaAutofocus modes AF Area ModeRotate AF area mode selector to select AF area mode Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject PriorityWhile keeping the focus locked, recompose and shoot Confirm focus indicator / and lock focusAppears when the subject is in focus Focus LockPatterned subject or scene Manual focus using Electronic RangefinderManual Focus Low-contrast scenesSpot Metering Center-Weighted MeteringExposure Metering System Matrix Metering/3D Matrix MeteringCompose picture, focus and shoot Shooting in Each Exposure ModeProgram chart ¡ Programmed AutoShutter-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 IlluminatorMake sure the screen is in its proper place Changing Focusing ScreensUsing the tweezers, push the front edge of the holder Upward until it clicks into placeComposition Self-Timer OperationOther than Depth of field About Depth of Field and Focus TrackingFocus Tracking Bracketing order Menu/Features of Custom SettingCreating Custom Setting Custom SettingFilm advance in multiple exposure Switching Command Dial operations pagesAuto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing options Easy Exposure CompensationAperture setting with lens’ aperture ring pages Delay time for auto meter-switch offDelay time for self-timer operation Shutter release confirmation with self-timer LEDCanceling Custom Setting Two-Button ResetTypes of TTL Auto Flash › Red-Eye Reduction Flash Sync Mode Features¤ Slow Sync ‹ Rear-Curtain SyncMode Usable Optional SpeedlightsConfirm the flash shooting distance range and shoot Using the SpeedlightSet the flash sync mode Attach the Speedlight and set the metering systemCombinations of AF Functions Focusing operationOptional Accessories Lenses Focusing ScreensRight-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-4/Eyepiece Adapter DK-7 FiltersData 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 Keep batteries out of children’s reach TroubleshootingTurn the camera power off when changing batteries Use fresh batteries at low temperaturesOverexposure may BuLb in S modeReduction function When a Speedlight Without Red-Eye Battery power With new onesSpecifications 104 105 Multiple exposure Activated using film advance mode dialSB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26 EquippedExposure +20C 68F BatteryAA-type lithium Time BulbIndex Custom Setting Menu Nikon Corporation
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