Nikon F 100 instruction manual Self-Timer Operation, Composition, Other than

Changing Camera Back (Data Back MF-29)

•Optional Data Back MF-29 is available for the F100.

Confirm through the film confirmation window that no film is loaded.

1Open the camera back by sliding the camera back lock release lever while pressing the camera back lock release.

2Remove the camera back by tilting it to the right while pressing the camera back release pin.

•Be sure not to touch the camera back contacts, film pressure plate or film pressure roller. If these parts become dirty, it may result in damage to the film or interference with data transmission between the camera back and body.

•To attach the camera back, attach it while pressing the camera back release pin. See the instruction manual of the Data Back MF-29 for details.

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Self-Timer Operation

•You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph. Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the self- timer.

1Set the film advance mode selector to V while pressing the film advance mode selector lock release.

•Self-timer shooting cannot be performed unless the camera’s shutter can be released (i.e. when subject cannot be brought into focus with autofocus in Single Servo AF).

•To shoot in an exposure mode other than Manual, cover the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece cap (page 3) or with your hand before pressing the shutter release button to prevent interference and achieve correct exposure from stray light.

•Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocus mode.

2 Compose picture, focus and fully depress the shutter release button.

• Once the self-timer is activated, the shutter will release in 10 seconds. The	Composition
self-timer indicator LED will blink for 8 sec. and then stop blinking for 2
sec. before the shutter is released.
• To cancel the self-timer, set the film advance mode selector to a position	Shooting
other than V.

• When buLb is selected in Manual exposure mode, shutter speed is controlled to approx. 1/10 sec.

·16: The time delay of the self-timer can be set to 2, 5, or 20 sec. (page 74).

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