Nikon F 100 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode, ¡ Programmed Auto, Compose picture, focus and shoot

Shooting in Each Exposure Mode

•¡: Programmed Auto

The camera automatically controls exposure according to the exposure combination in the program chart for exposure that is correct for any shooting situation. For more complex shooting, use Flexible Program, exposure compensation (page 54) or exposure bracketing (page 57).

•Programmed Auto can only be selected when using a CPU lens.

1 Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the exposure mode ∆ button to select ¡.

•When CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to its minimum aperture setting, ƒEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter locks.

•When a non-CPU lens is attached, exposure mode automatically switches to Aperture-Priority Auto. ¡ blinks in the LCD panel and A appears in the viewfinder. Set/confirm aperture with the lens aperture ring since ƒ--appears instead of the aperture value in the LCD panel and viewfinder.

2 Compose picture, focus and shoot.

• When the subject is too dark or bright, one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder or LCD panel.

• H1: Use ND filter.

• Lo: Use Speedlight.

·2: Shutter speed/aperture value displayed in the LCD panel and viewfinder can be set to change in steps of 1/2 or one (page 71).

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NOTE: Flexible Program

In Programmed Auto, by rotating the Main-Command Dial you can change

the combination of shutter speed and aperture while maintaining correct exposure. With this function,

you can shoot in Programmed Auto as though you were shooting in

Shutter-Priority Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto. * appears in the LCD panel when the Flexible Program is used. To cancel the Flexible Program, rotate the Main-Command Dial until * disappears, change the exposure mode, turn the power switch off, or perform Two-Button Reset (page 76).

Program chart

The program chart shows exposure control in Programmed Auto exposure mode.

——With ISO 100, lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g. AF 50mm f/1.4D).

EV range: EV 0-21

Exposure

Aperture

Shutter speed

•There are limitations for minimum and maximum EV depending on the film speed.

•In Matrix Metering, any EV above 161/3 is controlled to EV 161/3 when using ISO 100 film.

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