Nikon F 100 Introduction, Take trial shots, Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly

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Introduction

•Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F100—a camera that you are sure to enjoy in making photography a bigger part of your life.

Get to know your F100 camera, and be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it. We recommend that you keep this manual handy.

Main features of the F100:

•Nikon’s exclusive new cross-ranged, five-area Multi-CAM1300 autofocus sensor system achieves superior performance in high- speed continuous shooting, and Dynamic AF, which also utilizes five-area autofocusing, enables sharp focus on irregularly moving subjects.

•Nikon’s exclusive 10-segment 3D Matrix Metering provides correct exposure in various shooting situations.

•Menu of 22 Custom Settings enables you to choose among customized combinations of various functions/modes and two Command Dials provide access to more versatile functions.

•F100’s fortified die-cast body and Nikon lenses and accessories accommodate various photographic situations.

•Take trial shots

Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations.

•Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly

Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years.

•Using your camera correctly

The Nikon F100’s performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon’s criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the F100’s components. Nikon cannot guarantee the F100’s performance when it is used with other than Nikon brand accessories.

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·00 (numbers from 1 to 22): indicates that the function/mode changes according to Custom Setting menu number.

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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 cameraCheck the lens type When camera is left unattended without lensMount Lens 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 leverSelect center focus area with the focus area selector Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AFRotate the focus area selector lock release Camera controls exposure automatically Shooting characteristics of exposure modesSymbol Exposure mode Shooting characteristics Camera shake and shutter speed Hold Camera and FocusHold the camera properly 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, thenExposure About Metering System and ExposureMetering System 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 shootLocking shutter speed Set the shutter speed by rotating the Main-Command DialShutter-Priority Auto Locking aperture Set the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command Dial£ Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure factor with AF Micro-Nikkor lens ¢ ManualElectronic analog exposure display Auto Exposure Lock Flexible Program page 47 in Programmed Auto Exposure modeAperture adjustment in Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure mode Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing Exposure CompensationWith one steps With 1/3 stepsWith 1/2 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 placeOther than Self-Timer OperationComposition Focus Tracking About Depth of Field and Focus TrackingDepth of field 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 LensesSpeedlight SB-80DX Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4Data Back MF-29 Speedlight SB-27 Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 Accessories connected to 10-pin remote terminalSoft case CF-57/CF-58 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