Nikon FAA350NA manual About Metering System and Exposure, Photographic expression

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About Metering System and Exposure

Metering systems and exposure are important factors for taking pictures.

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As the proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure is

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Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps you widen your

 

photographic expression.

 

•Metering System

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determined according to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuring

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subject brightness is very important.

 

 

In general, brightness inside the viewfinder is not uniform. The F100 provides

 

three metering systems: Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted Metering and Spot

 

Metering. With Matrix Metering, scene brightness data is detected by the 10-

 

segment Matrix sensor. With Center-Weighted Metering, most of the meter’s

 

sensitivity is concentrated on the 12mm-diameter center circle in the viewfinder.

 

Spot Metering sensitivity is concentrated in a small, selected focus area from

 

five available focus areas. Using D- or G-type Nikkor lenses, the F100 camera

 

performs 3D Matrix Metering by adding distance information to determine

 

correct exposure. See page 44.

 

•Exposure

 

Light from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film. Shutter

 

speed and aperture control how much light reaches the film. The combination of

 

shutter speed and aperture appropriate for subject brightness and film

 

sensitivity results in correct exposure—a result provided by the F100’s four

 

exposure modes: Programmed Auto (page 46), Shutter-Priority Auto (page 48),

 

Aperture-Priority Auto (page 50) and Manual (page 52) exposure modes. Also,

 

the F100 offers auto exposure lock (page 54), exposure compensation (page 56)

 

or Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing function (page 57) allowing a

 

photographer greater control of exposure than that afforded by Auto exposure

 

modes.

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DETAILED

OPERATION

This section features detailed descriptions of all camera functions — including lens, film, focus, exposure and other functions.

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Contents Page Supplied accessories NomenclatureLCD/Viewfinder Displays LCD panelViewfinder Display About LCD illuminator panelCommand Dials Using your camera correctly IntroductionTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularlyContents Mount Lens Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Set Focus Mode, Focus Area AF Area ModeLoad Film LensBasic 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 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 Situations where autofocus may not work as expected, see Hold Camera and FocusHold the camera properly Camera shake and shutter speedRemove film cartridge Confirm that film is completely rewound, thenFocus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed About Metering System and Exposure Metering SystemExposure Photographic expressionLenses give you access to all available functions When a non-CPU lens is attachedTypes of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories Lens CompatibilityFilm Set 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 Situations where autofocus may not work as expectedFocus Lock Press the shutter release buttonManual Focus Exposure Metering System ¡ Programmed Auto Compose picture, focus and shootShutter-Priority Auto Shooting in Each Exposure ModeLocking shutter speed Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing Exposure mode ∆ button to select £Set the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command Dial £ Aperture-Priority AutoAdjusting the exposure. Long Time ¢ ManualElectronic analog exposure display Exposure factor with AF Micro-Nikkor lensCenter-Weighted or Spot Metering Picture. Set exposure to a mode other than ManualAuto Exposure Lock Metering system selector lock release to selectExposure Compensation Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure BracketingWith 1/2 steps With 1/3 stepsWith one steps Multiple Exposure Exposure mode button ∆ to select ¢ Manual Long Time ExposureA tripod is recommended Panel is illuminated in greenChanging Focusing Screens Using the tweezers, push the front edge of the holderUpward until it clicks into place Through the viewfinder seeSelf-Timer Operation Changing Camera Back Data Back MF-29Depth of field About Depth of Field and Focus TrackingFocus Tracking Command Dial while pressing the Custom Setting Creating Custom SettingSelect a menu number by rotating the Main Button ·Switching 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 Original default settingsCanceling Custom Setting Press the · and ∆ buttons simultaneously,Accessory Shoe/Sync Terminal/Ready-Light Types of TTL Auto FlashFlash Sync Mode Features Usable Optional Speedlights Ai-P Nikkor and Î indicates non-CPU Nikkor lensesUsing the Speedlight Set the exposure mode and confirm shutter speed ApertureSet the flash sync mode Attach the Speedlight and set the metering systemCombinations of AF Functions Optional Accessories Focusing Screens Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-4/EyepieceAdapter DK-7 FiltersWireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 Data Back MF-29Speedlight SB-80DX Speedlight SB-27Soft 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 SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26 Multiple exposure Activated using film advance mode dialEquipped Battery AA-type lithiumTime Bulb Exposure +20C 68FIndex Custom Setting Menu Nikon Corporation

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