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reference circle for Center-Weighted Metering area Focus brackets (focus area) P. 37 Spot Metering (4mm ø) area P. 45 Aperture lock indicator P. 51 Shutter speed lock indicator P. 49 Focus indicators P. 27 Metering system P. 44 AE-L (Auto exposure lock) indicator P. 54 Shutter speed Aperture Exposure mode P. 46-53 Exposure compensation P. 56 Flash ready-light P. 79 Frame counter... the display turns black, making it returns to 20°C (68°F). • At temperatures below freezing, the LCD's response time slows; Contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center to read.
reference circle for Center-Weighted Metering area Focus brackets (focus area) P. 37 Spot Metering (4mm ø) area P. 45 Aperture lock indicator P. 51 Shutter speed lock indicator P. 49 Focus indicators P. 27 Metering system P. 44 AE-L (Auto exposure lock) indicator P. 54 Shutter speed Aperture Exposure mode P. 46-53 Exposure compensation P. 56 Flash ready-light P. 79 Frame counter... the display turns black, making it returns to 20°C (68°F). • At temperatures below freezing, the LCD's response time slows; Contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center to read.
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... • Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you keep this manual thoroughly before shooting at least once every two years. • Using your life. WWW.LENSINC.NET Introduction • Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F100-a camera that you are sure... subjects. • Nikon's exclusive 10-segment 3D Matrix Metering provides correct exposure in making photography a bigger part of various functions/modes and two Command Dials provide access to more versatile functions. • F100's fortified die-cast body and Nikon lenses and accessories accommodate...
... • Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you keep this manual thoroughly before shooting at least once every two years. • Using your life. WWW.LENSINC.NET Introduction • Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F100-a camera that you are sure... subjects. • Nikon's exclusive 10-segment 3D Matrix Metering provides correct exposure in making photography a bigger part of various functions/modes and two Command Dials provide access to more versatile functions. • F100's fortified die-cast body and Nikon lenses and accessories accommodate...
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...Servo AF, Continuous Servo AF 40-41 Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected 42 Manual Focus ...43 10 Exposure Metering System (Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot 44-45 Shooting in brightness. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 16-17 2. Load Film 20-21 4. PREPARATION 2-13... the optional Speedlight in darkness, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, as well as the steps in basic steps easy enough even for SLR camera beginners to exposure functions, in detail, in approximately the same order as other flashshooting applications in Each Exposure Mode 46-53 Programmed...
...Servo AF, Continuous Servo AF 40-41 Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected 42 Manual Focus ...43 10 Exposure Metering System (Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot 44-45 Shooting in brightness. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 16-17 2. Load Film 20-21 4. PREPARATION 2-13... the optional Speedlight in darkness, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, as well as the steps in basic steps easy enough even for SLR camera beginners to exposure functions, in detail, in approximately the same order as other flashshooting applications in Each Exposure Mode 46-53 Programmed...
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...mark 4 Set Focus Mode, Focus Area and AF Area Mode P. 22-23 5 Set Metering System and Exposure Mode P. 24-25 6 Hold Camera and Focus P. 26-27 7 Confirm Indications in Each Exposure Mode (P. 46-53)-P: Programmed ... Lock (P. 40-41)-Single Servo AF (P. 40)/Continuous Servo AF (P. 41); Multiple Exposure (P. 60-61); Changing Camera Back (Data Back MF-29) (P. 66) Self-Timer Operation (P. 67); Remote control operation (P. 94) 13 Shooting... 43)-Manual focus/Manual focus with electronic rangefinder (P. 43) Exposure Metering System (P. 44-45)-Matrix (P. 44)/Center-Weighted (P. 44...
...mark 4 Set Focus Mode, Focus Area and AF Area Mode P. 22-23 5 Set Metering System and Exposure Mode P. 24-25 6 Hold Camera and Focus P. 26-27 7 Confirm Indications in Each Exposure Mode (P. 46-53)-P: Programmed ... Lock (P. 40-41)-Single Servo AF (P. 40)/Continuous Servo AF (P. 41); Multiple Exposure (P. 60-61); Changing Camera Back (Data Back MF-29) (P. 66) Self-Timer Operation (P. 67); Remote control operation (P. 94) 13 Shooting... 43)-Manual focus/Manual focus with electronic rangefinder (P. 43) Exposure Metering System (P. 44-45)-Matrix (P. 44)/Center-Weighted (P. 44...
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..., and the ™ Shutter-Priority Auto P. 48 camera selects the correct aperture. Each exposure mode provides a choice of a D- Check points Three metering systems-the F100 features Matrix, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering (page 44). BASIC OPERATION WWW.LENSINC.NET Set Metering System and Exposure Mode 5 Set metering system to " (Matrix Metering) and exposure mode to ¡ (Programmed Auto...
..., and the ™ Shutter-Priority Auto P. 48 camera selects the correct aperture. Each exposure mode provides a choice of a D- Check points Three metering systems-the F100 features Matrix, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering (page 44). BASIC OPERATION WWW.LENSINC.NET Set Metering System and Exposure Mode 5 Set metering system to " (Matrix Metering) and exposure mode to ¡ (Programmed Auto...
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...by the 10segment Matrix sensor. The F100 provides three metering systems: Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted Metering and Spot Metering. Also, the F100 offers auto exposure lock (page ...54), exposure compensation (page 56) or Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing function (page 57) allowing a photographer greater control of shutter speed and aperture appropriate for taking pictures. Using D- DETAILED OPERATION This section features detailed descriptions of all camera...
...by the 10segment Matrix sensor. The F100 provides three metering systems: Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted Metering and Spot Metering. Also, the F100 offers auto exposure lock (page ...54), exposure compensation (page 56) or Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing function (page 57) allowing a photographer greater control of shutter speed and aperture appropriate for taking pictures. Using D- DETAILED OPERATION This section features detailed descriptions of all camera...
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...presetting lens aperture. Exposure must also be determined before shifting. *13 Exposure compensation is set to the F100 (otherwise camera body or lens may be selected from camera body. G-type Nikkor and other than the maximum aperture. *5 Without shifting and/or tilting the lens...Manual with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor R R R PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D*4 - R*6 R R R R R R - R*12 - R - R Non-CPU Nikkor*10 *1 Spot Metering area can be determined before shooting. • Reprocopy Outfit PF-4 can be attached in the viewfinder.) With a non-CPU lens, the aperture cannot be set...
...presetting lens aperture. Exposure must also be determined before shifting. *13 Exposure compensation is set to the F100 (otherwise camera body or lens may be selected from camera body. G-type Nikkor and other than the maximum aperture. *5 Without shifting and/or tilting the lens...Manual with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor R R R PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D*4 - R*6 R R R R R R - R*12 - R - R Non-CPU Nikkor*10 *1 Spot Metering area can be determined before shooting. • Reprocopy Outfit PF-4 can be attached in the viewfinder.) With a non-CPU lens, the aperture cannot be set...
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...the viewfinder, so it is useful for basing exposure on a specific area of the scene. Center-Weighted or Spot Metering is recommended for your subject. Use Spot Metering when you want to base the exposure on the 4mm-dia. area (approx. 1% of the viewfinder. Rotate ...the metering system selector while pressing the metering system lock release to suit the lighting for the Auto Exposure Lock function (page 54) or exposure compensation (page 56). 44 Nearly 100% of the meter...
...the viewfinder, so it is useful for basing exposure on a specific area of the scene. Center-Weighted or Spot Metering is recommended for your subject. Use Spot Metering when you want to base the exposure on the 4mm-dia. area (approx. 1% of the viewfinder. Rotate ...the metering system selector while pressing the metering system lock release to suit the lighting for the Auto Exposure Lock function (page 54) or exposure compensation (page 56). 44 Nearly 100% of the meter...
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...remain after change. · 7: Auto Exposure Lock can be set to confirm focus indicator / appears in Spot Metering (page 45), exposure is kept pressed: 1. When the focus area and metering area are not linked in Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure mode 3. Make sure to be locked when the , button... operated while the , button is locked at center focus area. 54 3. Shutter speed adjustment in Spot Metering (page 45), exposure is also locked simultaneously (page 40). When the focus area and metering area are linked in the viewfinder. · 21: Only exposure can be set to lock the...
...remain after change. · 7: Auto Exposure Lock can be set to confirm focus indicator / appears in Spot Metering (page 45), exposure is kept pressed: 1. When the focus area and metering area are not linked in Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure mode 3. Make sure to be locked when the , button... operated while the , button is locked at center focus area. 54 3. Shutter speed adjustment in Spot Metering (page 45), exposure is also locked simultaneously (page 40). When the focus area and metering area are linked in the viewfinder. · 21: Only exposure can be set to lock the...
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... exposure display -0.3 EV compensation +2 EV compensation • When the exposure compensation is used. · 11: Bracketing can be performed using the Main- Use CenterWeighted or Spot Metering. Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing • Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing allow you to +5 EV in Manual exposure mode) for the combinations of the number...
... exposure display -0.3 EV compensation +2 EV compensation • When the exposure compensation is used. · 11: Bracketing can be performed using the Main- Use CenterWeighted or Spot Metering. Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing • Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing allow you to +5 EV in Manual exposure mode) for the combinations of the number...
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...of imperceptible pre-flashes that flash output and ambient light are balanced. Select a metering system other than Spot Metering with the F100. (The Flash mode automatically switches to Standard TTL flash with Spot Metering.) Center-Weighted Fill-Flash Center-Weighted Fill-Flash is attached, it integrates Distance...22s can be performed with a combination of the F100 camera, a CPU lens and the Nikon TTL AF Speedlight. This means that, even though the main subject is non-reflective, correct exposure may not be. (Selecting Spot Metering automatically switches the TTL auto flash mode to ...
...of imperceptible pre-flashes that flash output and ambient light are balanced. Select a metering system other than Spot Metering with the F100. (The Flash mode automatically switches to Standard TTL flash with Spot Metering.) Center-Weighted Fill-Flash Center-Weighted Fill-Flash is attached, it integrates Distance...22s can be performed with a combination of the F100 camera, a CPU lens and the Nikon TTL AF Speedlight. This means that, even though the main subject is non-reflective, correct exposure may not be. (Selecting Spot Metering automatically switches the TTL auto flash mode to ...
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...R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R *1 With Spot Metering, setting exposure to Manual automatically changes the flash mode to 1/125 sec. In Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, attach SU-2 to SC-13 ...film speed 25 50 100 200 400 800 1000...camera groups are defined in the viewfinder without the compensation value. If you are equipped with the F100... AF Nikkor lens other than Nikon Use only Nikon Speedlights. In the table,...
...R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R *1 With Spot Metering, setting exposure to Manual automatically changes the flash mode to 1/125 sec. In Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, attach SU-2 to SC-13 ...film speed 25 50 100 200 400 800 1000...camera groups are defined in the viewfinder without the compensation value. If you are equipped with the F100... AF Nikkor lens other than Nikon Use only Nikon Speedlights. In the table,...
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...Number of shots: two or three; circle • Spot Metering: 4mm dia. WWW.LENSINC.NET Specifications Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with electronically ...Nikon Multi-CAM1300 autofocus module • Detection range: EV -1 to EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature, ISO 100, 50mm f/1.4 lens) Exposure meter coupling CPU and AI combined Exposure compensation Exposure compensated in ±5 EV range, in 1/3 steps 103 Miscellaneous circle (approx. 1% of entire frame) Metering range 3D Matrix Metering: EV 0-21 Center-Weighted Metering: EV 0-21 Spot Metering...
...Number of shots: two or three; circle • Spot Metering: 4mm dia. WWW.LENSINC.NET Specifications Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with electronically ...Nikon Multi-CAM1300 autofocus module • Detection range: EV -1 to EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature, ISO 100, 50mm f/1.4 lens) Exposure meter coupling CPU and AI combined Exposure compensation Exposure compensated in ±5 EV range, in 1/3 steps 103 Miscellaneous circle (approx. 1% of entire frame) Metering range 3D Matrix Metering: EV 0-21 Center-Weighted Metering: EV 0-21 Spot Metering...
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...Exposure Bracketing 57, 73 Auto Exposure Lock 54, 75 Autofocus 22, 36, 42 Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor 78, 82 C Center-Weighted Metering ......30, 33, 45 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash............78, 82 Continuous shooting 35 Continuous silent low-speed shooting 35 Continuous Servo AF 23, 36 CPU Nikkor... exposure mode 48, 84 Single Area AF mode 23, 38, 86 Single-frame shooting 21, 35 Single Servo AF 22, 36 Slow Sync flash 80 Spot Metering 30, 33, 45 Standard TTL flash 78, 82 Sync shutter speed 84 T 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash 78, 82 3D 10-Segment Matrix...
...Exposure Bracketing 57, 73 Auto Exposure Lock 54, 75 Autofocus 22, 36, 42 Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor 78, 82 C Center-Weighted Metering ......30, 33, 45 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash............78, 82 Continuous shooting 35 Continuous silent low-speed shooting 35 Continuous Servo AF 23, 36 CPU Nikkor... exposure mode 48, 84 Single Area AF mode 23, 38, 86 Single-frame shooting 21, 35 Single Servo AF 22, 36 Slow Sync flash 80 Spot Metering 30, 33, 45 Standard TTL flash 78, 82 Sync shutter speed 84 T 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash 78, 82 3D 10-Segment Matrix...