Nikon FAA350NA Shooting characteristics of exposure modes, Camera controls exposure automatically

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Set Metering System and Exposure Mode

Set metering system to ” (Matrix Metering) and exposure mode to ¡ (Programmed Auto).

Set the metering system selector to ” (Matrix Metering) while pressing the metering system selector lock release.

•Matrix Metering indication q appears in the viewfinder.

•The frame is divided into 10 segments in Matrix Metering, and data from each segment is used to determine correct exposure. Use of a D- or G- type AF lens automatically activates 3D Matrix Metering (page 44), which accounts for scene brightness and contrast, as well as subject distance (Distance Information) in order to determine exposure accurately.

Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the exposure mode button ∆ to set the exposure mode to ¡ (Programmed Auto).

•When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, shutter speed and aperture appear in the LCD panel and viewfinder.

 

 

 

Check points

OPERATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three metering systems—the F100 features Matrix, Center-Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and Spot Metering (page 44).

 

 

 

 

Four exposure modes—the F100 features Programmed Auto, Shutter-

BASIC

 

 

 

 

 

Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure modes. Each

 

 

 

exposure mode provides a choice of exposure controls for various

shooting situations. See step 5.2 for a summary of each exposure mode and its reference page for operating instructions and details.

•Shooting characteristics of exposure modes

Symbol

Exposure mode

Shooting characteristics

 

 

 

 

 

Camera controls exposure automatically,

¡

Programmed Auto

while allowing you to make other settings,

 

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such as Flexible Program (page 47) or

 

 

exposure compensation (page 56).

 

 

 

 

 

You set desired shutter speed, and the

™

Shutter-Priority

camera selects the correct aperture.

“Freeze” the motion of a moving subject

Auto P. 48

 

 

using a fast shutter speed or blur the

 

 

subject using a slower speed.

 

 

 

 

 

You set the desired aperture, and the

 

 

camera selects the correct shutter speed.

£

Aperture-Priority

Lets you determine depth of the in-focus

 

Auto P. 50

area, so you can choose whether near or

 

 

far subjects are in sharp focus, or whether

 

 

foreground or background is to be blurred.

 

 

 

 

 

Shutter speed and aperture are set

¢

Manual P. 52

manually. Suitable for situations where it is

difficult to attain the desired effect using

 

 

 

 

other exposure modes.

 

 

 

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Contents Page Nomenclature Supplied accessoriesLCD panel LCD/Viewfinder DisplaysViewfinder Display About LCD illuminator panelCommand Dials Introduction Using your camera correctlyTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularlyContents Set Focus Mode, Focus Area AF Area Mode Mount Lens Install Batteries and Check Battery PowerLoad Film LensBasic Operation Lightly press the shutter release button to activate Battery power Appears Sufficient battery powerExposure meter Incorrect positioning of + and poles may damage the cameraMount Lens When camera is left unattended without lensCheck the lens type Press the shutter release button. Film automatically Load FilmAdvances to the first frame Rotate 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 Camera and Focus Situations where autofocus may not work as expected, seeHold the camera properly Camera shake and shutter speedRemove film cartridge Confirm that film is completely rewound, thenFocus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed Metering System About Metering System and ExposureExposure Photographic expressionWhen a non-CPU lens is attached Lenses give you access to all available functionsTypes of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories Lens CompatibilityFilm Autofocus 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 modesSituations where autofocus may not work as expected Confirm focus indicator / and lock focusFocus Lock Press the shutter release buttonManual Focus Exposure Metering System Compose picture, focus and shoot ¡ Programmed AutoShutter-Priority Auto Shooting in Each Exposure ModeLocking shutter speed Exposure mode ∆ button to select £ Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressingSet the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command Dial £ Aperture-Priority Auto¢ Manual Adjusting the exposure. Long TimeElectronic analog exposure display Exposure factor with AF Micro-Nikkor lensPicture. Set exposure to a mode other than Manual Center-Weighted or Spot MeteringAuto Exposure Lock Metering system selector lock release to selectAuto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing Exposure CompensationWith 1/2 steps With 1/3 stepsWith one steps Multiple Exposure Long Time Exposure Exposure mode button ∆ to select ¢ ManualA tripod is recommended Panel is illuminated in greenUsing the tweezers, push the front edge of the holder Changing Focusing ScreensUpward until it clicks into place Through the viewfinder seeChanging Camera Back Data Back MF-29 Self-Timer OperationDepth of field About Depth of Field and Focus TrackingFocus Tracking Creating Custom Setting Command Dial while pressing the Custom SettingSelect a menu number by rotating the Main Button ·Auto 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 pagesOriginal default settings Two-Button ResetCanceling Custom Setting Press the · and ∆ buttons simultaneously,Types of TTL Auto Flash Accessory Shoe/Sync Terminal/Ready-LightFlash Sync Mode Features Ai-P Nikkor and Î indicates non-CPU Nikkor lenses Usable Optional SpeedlightsSet the exposure mode and confirm shutter speed Aperture Using the SpeedlightSet the flash sync mode Attach the Speedlight and set the metering systemCombinations of AF Functions Optional Accessories Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-4/Eyepiece Focusing ScreensAdapter DK-7 FiltersData Back MF-29 Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4Speedlight SB-80DX Speedlight SB-27Soft case CF-57/CF-58 Accessories connected to 10-pin remote terminalNeckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 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 AA-type lithium BatteryTime Bulb Exposure +20C 68FIndex Custom Setting Menu Nikon Corporation

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