Nikon FAA350NA manual Combinations of AF Functions

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Combinations of AF Functions

The following focusing operations can be executed with combinations of

.

I

AF

 

focus area and focus is locked once

stationary subject.

LENSINC.

 

 

the focus mode and AF Area mode. See also the autofocus modes on

 

page 39.

 

 

 

 

 

Focus mode

AF Area mode

Focusing operation

Suitable shooting situation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single Servo

Single Area AF

Focus is obtained only at the selected

General shooting such as a

NET

 

 

 

focus is achieved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

II

Single Servo

Dynamic AF

Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject

Snapshot where you let the

 

 

AF

Mode with

Priority maintains focus on the subject

camera’s autofocus operation

 

 

 

Closest

located closest to any of five focus

determine the focusing.

 

 

 

Subject Priority

areas and focus is locked once focus

 

 

 

 

 

is achieved. If the subject moves from

 

 

 

 

 

the selected focus area before focus

 

 

 

 

 

lock, camera automatically focuses on

 

 

 

 

 

the subject determining the data from

 

 

 

 

 

the other focus areas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

III

Single Servo

Dynamic AF

Focus is obtained only at the selected

General shooting including a

 

 

AF

 

focus area and focus is locked once it

moving subject where you want

 

 

 

 

is achieved (· 9). If the subject

to expand the range of a regular

 

 

 

 

moves from the selected focus area

snapshot.

 

 

 

 

before focus lock, camera

 

 

 

 

 

automatically focuses on the subject

 

 

 

 

 

determining the data from the other

 

 

 

 

 

focus areas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IV

Continuous

Single Area AF

Focus is obtained only at the selected

Subject moving straight toward

 

 

Servo AF

 

focus area and focus is not locked.

or away from the camera such as

 

 

 

 

 

a racing car or track athlete to

 

 

 

 

 

follow a subject with one focus

 

 

 

 

 

area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V

Continuous

Dynamic AF

If the subject moves from the selected

Irregularly moving subject such

 

 

Servo AF

 

focus area, camera automatically

as a player in a football game

 

 

 

 

focuses on the subject utilizing the

where subject is difficult to follow

 

 

 

 

Focus Tracking and determining the

in one focus area.

 

 

 

 

data from the other focus areas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VI

Continuous

Dynamic AF

Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject

Snapshot of a moving subject

 

 

Servo AF

Mode with

Priority maintains focus on the subject

where you let the camera’s

 

 

 

Closest

located closest to any of five focus

autofocus operation determine

 

 

 

Subject Priority

areas. If the subject moves from the

the focusing.

 

 

 

 

selected focus area, camera

 

 

 

 

 

automatically focuses on the subject

 

 

 

 

 

utilizing the Focus Tracking and

 

 

 

 

 

determining the data from the other

 

 

 

 

 

focus areas (· 10).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MISCELLANEOUS

The Nikon F100 is a high-performance, precision instrument, designed to deliver superior pictures. You’ll want to take good care of your camera to ensure the best possible performance. Take time to review this section thoroughly, as doing so will add to your picture-taking pleasure.

We’ve also included information about

optional accessories and a detailed section with technical specifications. Please read these areas carefully.

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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 cameraCheck the lens type When camera is left unattended without lensMount Lens Advances to the first frame Load FilmPress the shutter release button. Film automatically Select 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 Situations where autofocus may not work as expected, see Hold Camera and FocusHold the camera properly Camera shake and shutter speedFocus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed Confirm that film is completely rewound, thenRemove film cartridge 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 shootLocking shutter speed Shooting in Each Exposure ModeShutter-Priority Auto 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 one steps With 1/3 stepsWith 1/2 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-29Focus Tracking About Depth of Field and Focus TrackingDepth of field 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 Flash Flash 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-27Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 Accessories connected to 10-pin remote terminalSoft case CF-57/CF-58 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 Equipped Multiple exposure Activated using film advance mode dialSB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26 Battery AA-type lithiumTime Bulb Exposure +20C 68FIndex Custom Setting Menu Nikon Corporation