Basic Operation

This section features the settings for most common picture-taking situations when using a D-type AF Nikkor lens (including AF-S and AF-I). The shooting modes explained in this section cover most of your shooting situations.

Shooting modes/functions explained in this section are as follows:

Lens attached	D-type AF Nikkor

Film advance mode	Single frame

AF mode	Single Servo AF

Focus area	Center*

AF area mode	Single Area AF

Exposure metering	3D Matrix Metering

Exposure mode	Programmed Auto*

*Can be set using the Two-Button Reset. See page 76.

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Nikon F 100 instruction manual Basic Operation

Contents

Page Supplied accessories Nomenclature LCD/Viewfinder Displays LCD panel Viewfinder DisplayAbout LCD illuminator panel About LCD Command Dials Custom SettingFilm Exposure Using your camera correctly IntroductionTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Contents Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Mount LensAbout This Manual Load Film Basic Operation Battery power Appears Sufficient battery power Lightly press the shutter release button to activateExposure meter Incorrect positioning of + and poles may damage the camera Check the lens type When camera is left unattended without lensMount Lens Turn the power switch on, confirm that the film Speed setting is set to s, then open the cameraLoad Film Back by sliding the camera back lock release lever 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 Camera shake and shutter speed Hold Camera and FocusHold the camera properly Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly Pressing the shutter release button. Shutter speedAperture are shown in 1/3 steps Confirm that film is completely rewound, then Exposure About Metering System and ExposureMetering System When a non-CPU lens is attached Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessoriesLens Compatibility Type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens Rotate the film advance mode selector while pressing Film advance mode selector lock release to selectFilm advance mode Film Set focus mode selector to S or C for autofocus operation AutofocusFocus Area AF start button AF Area Mode Rotate AF area mode selector to select AF area modeDynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Autofocus modes Confirm focus indicator / and lock focus Appears when the subject is in focusFocus Lock While keeping the focus locked, recompose and shoot Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Manual FocusLow-contrast scenes Patterned subject or scene Center-Weighted Metering Exposure Metering SystemMatrix Metering/3D Matrix Metering Spot Metering Shooting in Each Exposure Mode Program chart¡ Programmed Auto Compose picture, focus and shoot Locking shutter speed Set the shutter speed by rotating the Main-Command DialShutter-Priority Auto Locking aperture Set the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command Dial£ Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure factor with AF Micro-Nikkor lens ¢ ManualElectronic analog exposure display Auto Exposure Lock Flexible Program page 47 in Programmed Auto Exposure modeAperture adjustment in Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure mode Exposure Compensation Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing With one steps With 1/3 stepsWith 1/2 steps Composeshoot. picture, confirm focus indicator / Multiple Exposure Diopter Adjustment/LCD Illuminator Long Time Exposure Changing Focusing Screens Using the tweezers, push the front edge of the holderUpward until it clicks into place Make sure the screen is in its proper place Other than Self-Timer OperationComposition Focus Tracking About Depth of Field and Focus TrackingDepth of field Menu/Features of Custom Setting Creating Custom SettingCustom Setting Bracketing order Switching Command Dial operations pages Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing optionsEasy Exposure Compensation Film advance in multiple exposure Delay time for auto meter-switch off Delay time for self-timer operationShutter release confirmation with self-timer LED Aperture setting with lens’ aperture ring pages Two-Button Reset Canceling Custom Setting Types of TTL Auto Flash Flash Sync Mode Features ¤ Slow Sync‹ Rear-Curtain Sync › Red-Eye Reduction Usable Optional Speedlights Mode Using the Speedlight Set the flash sync modeAttach the Speedlight and set the metering system Confirm the flash shooting distance range and shoot Focusing operation Combinations of AF Functions Optional Accessories Focusing Screens Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-4/Eyepiece Adapter DK-7Filters Lenses Speedlight SB-80DX Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4Data Back MF-29 Speedlight SB-27 Neckstraps/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 reach BuLb in S mode Reduction function When a Speedlight Without Red-EyeBattery power With new ones Overexposure may Specifications Multiple exposure Activated using film advance mode dial SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26Equipped 104 105 Battery AA-type lithiumTime Bulb Exposure +20C 68F Index Custom Setting Menu Nikon Corporation