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...button P. 17 Camera strap eyelet Exposure compensation button P. 56 Film rewind button P. 29 Exposure mode button PP. 46-53 LCD panel P. 4 Film plane indicator P. 64 Metering system selector lock release P. 44 Metering system selector P. 44 Diopter adjustment knob P. 63 Viewfinder eyepiece Shutter speed/aperture lock button P. 49/ 51 Custom Setting button P. 70 Camera back lock release P. 20 Camera back lock release lever P. 20 Film confirmation window Coupling contacts for Multi-Power High Speed Battery Pack MB-15 Supplied accessories Body cap P. 19 AE-L/AF-L (Auto Exposure/ Autofocus Lock...
...button P. 17 Camera strap eyelet Exposure compensation button P. 56 Film rewind button P. 29 Exposure mode button PP. 46-53 LCD panel P. 4 Film plane indicator P. 64 Metering system selector lock release P. 44 Metering system selector P. 44 Diopter adjustment knob P. 63 Viewfinder eyepiece Shutter speed/aperture lock button P. 49/ 51 Custom Setting button P. 70 Camera back lock release P. 20 Camera back lock release lever P. 20 Film confirmation window Coupling contacts for Multi-Power High Speed Battery Pack MB-15 Supplied accessories Body cap P. 19 AE-L/AF-L (Auto Exposure/ Autofocus Lock...
Instruction Manual
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... Shutter speed/Exposure compensation value Aperture lock P. 51 Aperture Exposure compensation P. 56 Auto Exposure/ Flash Exposure Bracketing P. 57 Exposure mode PP. 46-53 Flexible Program P. 47 Flash sync mode P. 80 Custom Setting P. 70 Battery power P. 17 Frame counter P. 21 Focus area P. 37 Electronic analog exposure display/Exposure compensation value display P. 53/56 About LCD illuminator panel LCD illuminator panel brightness deteriorates over time, and is not a malfunction. reference circle for Center-Weighted Metering area Focus brackets (focus area...
... Shutter speed/Exposure compensation value Aperture lock P. 51 Aperture Exposure compensation P. 56 Auto Exposure/ Flash Exposure Bracketing P. 57 Exposure mode PP. 46-53 Flexible Program P. 47 Flash sync mode P. 80 Custom Setting P. 70 Battery power P. 17 Frame counter P. 21 Focus area P. 37 Electronic analog exposure display/Exposure compensation value display P. 53/56 About LCD illuminator panel LCD illuminator panel brightness deteriorates over time, and is not a malfunction. reference circle for Center-Weighted Metering area Focus brackets (focus area...
Instruction Manual
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... steps in brightness. Set Metering System and Exposure Mode 24-25 6. WWW.LENSINC.NET Contents The "Basic Operation" section introduces battery, lens, film, focusing, exposure and shooting in Each Exposure Mode 46-53 Programmed Auto Exposure Mode (Flexible Program, Program Chart)..46-47 Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode 48-49 Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode 50-51 Manual Exposure Mode 52-53 Auto Exposure Lock 54-55 Exposure Compensation 56 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing 57-59 Multiple Exposure 60-61 Long Time Exposure 62 Diopter Adjustment/LCD Illuminator 63...
... steps in brightness. Set Metering System and Exposure Mode 24-25 6. WWW.LENSINC.NET Contents The "Basic Operation" section introduces battery, lens, film, focusing, exposure and shooting in Each Exposure Mode 46-53 Programmed Auto Exposure Mode (Flexible Program, Program Chart)..46-47 Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode 48-49 Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode 50-51 Manual Exposure Mode 52-53 Auto Exposure Lock 54-55 Exposure Compensation 56 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing 57-59 Multiple Exposure 60-61 Long Time Exposure 62 Diopter Adjustment/LCD Illuminator 63...
Instruction Manual
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... Err blink and the shutter locks when a non-DX-coded film is not properly installed. Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoors. 3.4 Press the shutter release button. Set film speed manually (page 34). • Frame number display remains when the power switch is off. • You can check the number of available exposures on the film roll through the film cartridge confirmation window. · 8: Camera can be set automatically (ISO 25-5000). Make sure not to touch the shutter...
... Err blink and the shutter locks when a non-DX-coded film is not properly installed. Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoors. 3.4 Press the shutter release button. Set film speed manually (page 34). • Frame number display remains when the power switch is off. • You can check the number of available exposures on the film roll through the film cartridge confirmation window. · 8: Camera can be set automatically (ISO 25-5000). Make sure not to touch the shutter...
Instruction Manual
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... determine correct exposure. Four exposure modes-the F100 features Programmed Auto, ShutterPriority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure modes. See step 5.2 for a summary of each segment is used to make other exposure modes. • When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, shutter speed and aperture appear in the LCD panel and viewfinder. 24 25 BASIC OPERATION WWW.LENSINC.NET Set Metering System and Exposure Mode 5 Set metering system to " (Matrix Metering) and exposure mode to ¡ (Programmed Auto). 5.1 Set the metering system selector...
... determine correct exposure. Four exposure modes-the F100 features Programmed Auto, ShutterPriority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure modes. See step 5.2 for a summary of each segment is used to make other exposure modes. • When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, shutter speed and aperture appear in the LCD panel and viewfinder. 24 25 BASIC OPERATION WWW.LENSINC.NET Set Metering System and Exposure Mode 5 Set metering system to " (Matrix Metering) and exposure mode to ¡ (Programmed Auto). 5.1 Set the metering system selector...
Instruction Manual
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.... blinks: Unable to focus using autofocus. • To take a picture of a tripod is crucial when taking photographs. Check points Diopter adjustment (page 63) enables you imprint date and/or time on your photos/negatives (page 92). 6.2 Compose frame and focus by most labs. 26 • Center the focus brackets on the film frame. Camera shake and shutter speed Preventing camera shake is recommended for shooting at slower shutter speeds. BASIC OPERATION...
.... blinks: Unable to focus using autofocus. • To take a picture of a tripod is crucial when taking photographs. Check points Diopter adjustment (page 63) enables you imprint date and/or time on your photos/negatives (page 92). 6.2 Compose frame and focus by most labs. 26 • Center the focus brackets on the film frame. Camera shake and shutter speed Preventing camera shake is recommended for shooting at slower shutter speeds. BASIC OPERATION...
Instruction Manual
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... moving. 7.1 Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button. (Shutter speed and aperture are shown in 1/3 steps.) Check points Focus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed in steps of 1/2 or one side. 29 Press the two film rewind buttons „ simultaneously for the film roll may be discarded in the viewfinder, then slowly, fully depress the shutter release button. For self-timer operation, see page 34. For remote...
... moving. 7.1 Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button. (Shutter speed and aperture are shown in 1/3 steps.) Check points Focus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed in steps of 1/2 or one side. 29 Press the two film rewind buttons „ simultaneously for the film roll may be discarded in the viewfinder, then slowly, fully depress the shutter release button. For self-timer operation, see page 34. For remote...
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.... *10 Some lenses/accessories cannot be attached. (See page 32.) *11 With exposure mode set to Manual and shutter speed set to its minimum and lock. R*13 - - In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode, exposure is determined by stopping down metering. In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode, exposure is determined by presetting lens aperture. R - - R*8 R Auto Extension Rings (PK-11A, PK-12, PK-13 and PN-11) - or slower. *12 By stop -down metering. or G-type AF lenses give you access...
.... *10 Some lenses/accessories cannot be attached. (See page 32.) *11 With exposure mode set to Manual and shutter speed set to its minimum and lock. R*13 - - In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode, exposure is determined by stopping down metering. In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode, exposure is determined by presetting lens aperture. R - - R*8 R Auto Extension Rings (PK-11A, PK-12, PK-13 and PN-11) - or slower. *12 By stop -down metering. or G-type AF lenses give you access...
Instruction Manual
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..., turn the power switch on the camera. · 5: When film speed is set to s and non-DX-coded film is loaded, a, s and Err blink in the LCD panel. Also, when it is set to V, self-timer operation can be performed (page 67). • When the batteries are taken continuously at the rate of focus mode C, exposure mode ¢, shutter speed 1/250 sec. In this case, battery change batteries, then turn the power switch off .) Open the camera back and remove the film cartridge...
..., turn the power switch on the camera. · 5: When film speed is set to s and non-DX-coded film is loaded, a, s and Err blink in the LCD panel. Also, when it is set to V, self-timer operation can be performed (page 67). • When the batteries are taken continuously at the rate of focus mode C, exposure mode ¢, shutter speed 1/250 sec. In this case, battery change batteries, then turn the power switch off .) Open the camera back and remove the film cartridge...
Instruction Manual
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... shutter cannot be released. • When a non-CPU lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting, ƒEE blinks in the viewfinder, you can produce various creative effects by adjusting the exposure. Long Time Exposure (Bulb) can be set in Manual exposure mode. 1 Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the exposure mode ∆ button to select ¢, then compose picture. • When CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is attached, set/confirm aperture...
... shutter cannot be released. • When a non-CPU lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting, ƒEE blinks in the viewfinder, you can produce various creative effects by adjusting the exposure. Long Time Exposure (Bulb) can be set in Manual exposure mode. 1 Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the exposure mode ∆ button to select ¢, then compose picture. • When CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is attached, set/confirm aperture...
Instruction Manual
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...; Matrix Metering is not recommended since the exposure cannot be operated while the , button is kept pressed: 1. Make sure to be locked when the , button is pressed, exposure at center focus area. 54 3. Aperture adjustment in the viewfinder. · 21: Only exposure can be set to confirm focus indicator / appears in Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure mode In any of a specific area within a scene, measure the exposure on subject and lightly press the shutter release button...
...; Matrix Metering is not recommended since the exposure cannot be operated while the , button is kept pressed: 1. Make sure to be locked when the , button is pressed, exposure at center focus area. 54 3. Aperture adjustment in the viewfinder. · 21: Only exposure can be set to confirm focus indicator / appears in Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure mode In any of a specific area within a scene, measure the exposure on subject and lightly press the shutter release button...
Instruction Manual
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...; Be sure not to touch the reflex mirror or the surfaces of the focusing screens. • Always use F100 focusing screens (focusing screens for copying and architectural photography. 1 Remove the lens from the lens mounting flange to the film plane is 46.5mm. 64 • Make sure the screen is pulled outward using the supplied tweezers. • The holder will spring open when the focusing screen release latch is in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode...
...; Be sure not to touch the reflex mirror or the surfaces of the focusing screens. • Always use F100 focusing screens (focusing screens for copying and architectural photography. 1 Remove the lens from the lens mounting flange to the film plane is 46.5mm. 64 • Make sure the screen is pulled outward using the supplied tweezers. • The holder will spring open when the focusing screen release latch is in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode...
Instruction Manual
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... to the film or interference with your hand before the shutter is released. • To cancel the self-timer, set to 2, 5, or 20 sec. (page 74). 67 Shooting Composition and then stop blinking for the F100. 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...
... to the film or interference with your hand before the shutter is released. • To cancel the self-timer, set to 2, 5, or 20 sec. (page 74). 67 Shooting Composition and then stop blinking for the F100. 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...
Instruction Manual
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... Flash Exposure Bracketing are switched in Custom Setting menu 12, Main- Focus area selection changed to the opposite position without pressing the ˚ button, by pressing the , button. However, it is loaded, the camera back is fully depressed. Auto Exposure Lock when shutter release button is lightly pressed (page 54) Options: 0: Disabled (initial setting) 1: Enabled At default setting, Auto Exposure Lock can be set to be locked by pressing the focus area selector in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode...
... Flash Exposure Bracketing are switched in Custom Setting menu 12, Main- Focus area selection changed to the opposite position without pressing the ˚ button, by pressing the , button. However, it is loaded, the camera back is fully depressed. Auto Exposure Lock when shutter release button is lightly pressed (page 54) Options: 0: Disabled (initial setting) 1: Enabled At default setting, Auto Exposure Lock can be set to be locked by pressing the focus area selector in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode...
Instruction Manual
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... viewfinder. 7 Confirm the flash shooting distance range and shoot. • If the ready-light blinks approx. 3 sec. after full flash output, underexposure may have occurred. If these indications do not appear in the LCD panel, press the M button (MODE button with TTL Multi Sensor appear in each exposure mode Exposure mode Available shutter speed Available aperture Page Programmed Auto Shutter-Priority Auto Automatically set 1/250-30 sec.* 46 Automatically set 48 Aperture-Priority Auto Manual...
... viewfinder. 7 Confirm the flash shooting distance range and shoot. • If the ready-light blinks approx. 3 sec. after full flash output, underexposure may have occurred. If these indications do not appear in the LCD panel, press the M button (MODE button with TTL Multi Sensor appear in each exposure mode Exposure mode Available shutter speed Available aperture Page Programmed Auto Shutter-Priority Auto Automatically set 1/250-30 sec.* 46 Automatically set 48 Aperture-Priority Auto Manual...
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... lithium batteries (CR123A or DL123A) can be used to its minimum aperture. Use a fresh set to minimum 18 than G-type) is not correctly • Reload film. 21 E blink advanced. E blinks when • Film remains in the • Remove the film 29 exposure meter camera after film cartridge. to power the F100. • Change the batteries well before the end of their life and prepare spare batteries before changing batteries and insert the batteries with old batteries. blinks • Autofocus is...
... lithium batteries (CR123A or DL123A) can be used to its minimum aperture. Use a fresh set to minimum 18 than G-type) is not correctly • Reload film. 21 E blink advanced. E blinks when • Film remains in the • Remove the film 29 exposure meter camera after film cartridge. to power the F100. • Change the batteries well before the end of their life and prepare spare batteries before changing batteries and insert the batteries with old batteries. blinks • Autofocus is...
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... turn the camera off, even with Slow Sync is dark, use flash. and • Film rewind stops frame counter midway due to low blink battery power. • Turn the power switch off once and on again. buLb blinks buLb blinks • Shutter speed is bright, 53 analog exposure analog exposure beyond camera's use flash. • In S mode, select slower shutter speed. • In A mode, select larger aperture (smaller fnumber). (If the warning indication remains after 79, 85 confirming focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance...
... turn the camera off, even with Slow Sync is dark, use flash. and • Film rewind stops frame counter midway due to low blink battery power. • Turn the power switch off once and on again. buLb blinks buLb blinks • Shutter speed is bright, 53 analog exposure analog exposure beyond camera's use flash. • In S mode, select slower shutter speed. • In A mode, select larger aperture (smaller fnumber). (If the warning indication remains after 79, 85 confirming focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance...
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... E-type screen with grid Viewfinder frame Approx. 96% coverage Finder magnification Approx. 0.70x with 50mm lens set to infinity and -1.0m-1 Viewfinder information Focus indications, metering system, shutter speed lock, AE lock, shutter speed, aperture lock, aperture, exposure mode, electronic analog exposure display, exposure compensation, frame counter/exposure compensation value, ready-light, five sets of focus brackets (area) Reflex mirror Automatic, instant-return type Lens aperture Instant-return type, with depth-of-field preview button 102 Autofocus TTL phase detection, Nikon...
... E-type screen with grid Viewfinder frame Approx. 96% coverage Finder magnification Approx. 0.70x with 50mm lens set to infinity and -1.0m-1 Viewfinder information Focus indications, metering system, shutter speed lock, AE lock, shutter speed, aperture lock, aperture, exposure mode, electronic analog exposure display, exposure compensation, frame counter/exposure compensation value, ready-light, five sets of focus brackets (area) Reflex mirror Automatic, instant-return type Lens aperture Instant-return type, with depth-of-field preview button 102 Autofocus TTL phase detection, Nikon...
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... accessories Power High Speed Battery Pack MB-15, Ni-MH Battery MN-15, Quick Charger MH-15, E-type focusing screen, Soft case CF-57/58 All specifications apply when fresh AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries are just about exhausted; WWW.LENSINC.NET Specifications-continued Exposure meter Auto meter shut-off (1 sec.), the same operation follows for the next shot. 106 Duration of Long Time (Bulb) exposure Battery AA-type alkaline- M indicates batteries are subject to their original...
... accessories Power High Speed Battery Pack MB-15, Ni-MH Battery MN-15, Quick Charger MH-15, E-type focusing screen, Soft case CF-57/58 All specifications apply when fresh AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries are just about exhausted; WWW.LENSINC.NET Specifications-continued Exposure meter Auto meter shut-off (1 sec.), the same operation follows for the next shot. 106 Duration of Long Time (Bulb) exposure Battery AA-type alkaline- M indicates batteries are subject to their original...
Instruction Manual
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... continuously in the same direction 0: Disabled (initial setting) 1: Enabled 7 Auto Exposure Lock when shutter release button is lightly pressed 0: Disabled (initial setting) 1: Enabled 8 Film advance with closing the camera back (when power switch is on) 0: Disabled (initial setting) 1: Enabled 9 Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority in multiple exposure 0: Single frame shooting (initial setting) 1: Continuous shooting Delay time for auto meter-switch off 15 4 : 4 sec. 6 : 6 sec. (initial setting) 8 : 8 sec. 16 : 16 sec. Delay time for details. 111...
... continuously in the same direction 0: Disabled (initial setting) 1: Enabled 7 Auto Exposure Lock when shutter release button is lightly pressed 0: Disabled (initial setting) 1: Enabled 8 Film advance with closing the camera back (when power switch is on) 0: Disabled (initial setting) 1: Enabled 9 Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority in multiple exposure 0: Single frame shooting (initial setting) 1: Continuous shooting Delay time for auto meter-switch off 15 4 : 4 sec. 6 : 6 sec. (initial setting) 8 : 8 sec. 16 : 16 sec. Delay time for details. 111...
