Nikon F 100 instruction manual Specifications

Specifications

Type of camera	Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with
	electronically controlled focal-plane shutter
Exposure modes	¡: Programmed Auto (Flexible Program possible)
	™: Shutter-Priority Auto
	£: Aperture-Priority Auto
	¢: Manual
Picture format	24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format)
Lens mount	Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts)
Lens	• D- or G-type AF Nikkor: All functions possible
	• PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D: All functions except
	autofocus and exposure modes other than Manual possible
	without shifting and/or tilting the lens
	• AF Nikkor other than D/G-type (except AF Nikkor for F3AF):
	All functions except 3D Matrix Metering possible
	• AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D Matrix Metering and
	autofocus possible
	• IX-Nikko: Cannot be used
	• Non-CPU: Usable in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual
	exposure mode, Center-Weighted or Spot Metering
	Electronic Rangefinder usable with lens with maximum
	aperture of f/5.6 or faster
Viewfinder	Fixed eye-level pentaprism, built-in diopter adjustment (–3 to
	+1m–1)
Eyepoint	21mm (at –1.0m–1)
Focusing screen	B-type BriteView clear Matte screen III, interchangeable with
	optional E-type screen with grid
Viewfinder frame	Approx. 96%
coverage
Finder magnification	Approx. 0.70x with 50mm lens set to infinity and –1.0m–1
Viewfinder	Focus indications, metering system, shutter speed lock, AE
information	lock, shutter speed, aperture lock, aperture, exposure mode,
	electronic analog exposure display, exposure compensation,
	frame counter/exposure compensation value, ready-light, five
	sets of focus brackets (area)
Reflex mirror	Automatic, instant-return type
Lens aperture	Instant-return type, with depth-of-field preview button
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Autofocus	TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM1300 autofocus
	module
	• Detection range: EV –1 to EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal
	temperature)
Lens servo	• Single Servo AF (S), Continuous Servo AF (C), Manual
	focus (M)
	• Focus Tracking automatically activated in subject’s status
	in Single Servo AF (S) or Continuous Servo AF (C)
Focus area	One of five focus areas can be selected
AF Area mode	• Single Area AF
	• Dynamic AF (Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject
	Priority is available)
Focus lock	Focus is locked by pressing ‚ button or lightly pressing
	shutter release button in Single Servo AF
Metering system	TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
	Three metering systems selectable (limitations with lens
	used)
	• 3D Matrix Metering
	• Center-Weighted Metering: Approx. 75% of the meter’s
	sensitivity concentrated on the 12mm dia. circle
	• Spot Metering: 4mm dia. circle (approx. 1% of entire
	frame)
Metering range	3D Matrix Metering:	EV 0-21
	Center-Weighted Metering: EV 0-21
	Spot Metering:	EV 3-21
	(at normal temperature, ISO 100, 50mm f/1.4 lens)
Exposure meter coupling	CPU and AI combined
Exposure compensation	Exposure compensated in ±5 EV range, in 1/3 steps
Auto Exposure Lock	Detected exposure value locked by pressing ‚ button
Auto Exposure/Flash	Number of shots: two or three; compensation steps: 1/3,
Exposure Bracketing	1/2, 2/3 or 1 steps
Film speed setting	• DX or manual selectable (manual setting effective over DX
	detected film speed)
	• Film speed range: DX: ISO25-5000, Manual: ISO 6-6400 in
	1/3 steps
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