Nikon FAA350NA manual Command Dials

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WWW.	Command Dials
WWW.	•The F100’s Main- and Sub-Command Dials are used alone or in
LENSINC.	combination with other buttons to select/set various functions or

	modes.
	ISO film speed	Sub-Command
NET	button	Dial
NET		Exposure
	Auto Exposure/	compensation button
	Auto Exposure/
	Flash Exposure
	Bracketing button	Exposure mode
		Exposure mode
	Flash sync	button
	Flash sync
	mode button
	Custom Setting
	button	Main-
	Shutter	Command Dial
	Shutter

speed/aperture lock button

•Film

• Setting film speed

P. 34

•Exposure

• Selecting exposure mode

PP. 46-53

• Performing Flexible Program in Programmed Auto

exposure mode	P. 47
• Setting shutter speed in Shutter-Priority Auto or
Manual exposure mode*1	P. 48/52
• Setting aperture in Aperture-Priority Auto or
Manual exposure mode*1	P. 50/52

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• Locking/unlocking shutter speed*1

P. 49

• Locking/unlocking aperture*1

P. 51

• Performing exposure compensation*2

	P. 56
• Setting/canceling Auto Exposure/
Flash Exposure Bracketing	P. 57

• Setting number of shots and compensated EV value in Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure

Bracketing

P. 57

•Custom Setting

• Selecting menu number of Custom
Setting	P. 70

• Selecting and making Custom Setting

P. 70

•Flash

• Selecting flash sync mode

P. 80

*1 · 12: Shutter speed can be set to change with the Sub-Command Dial (in Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode) and aperture with the Main- Command Dial (in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode) (page 73).

*2 · 13: Exposure compensation can be set to be performed using the Main- or Sub-Command Dial without pressing the exposure compensation button (page 73).

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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