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...P. 35 Accessory shoe P. 79 2 Depth-of-field preview button P. 64 Sub-Command Dial P. 6 Power switch P. 16 Shutter release 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 ... 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 ...
...P. 35 Accessory shoe P. 79 2 Depth-of-field preview button P. 64 Sub-Command Dial P. 6 Power switch P. 16 Shutter release 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 ... 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 ...
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Accessories made by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years. • Using your camera serviced by other than Nikon brand accessories. WWW.LENSINC.NET Introduction • Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F100-a camera that you are sure to enjoy in various shooting situations. • Menu of 22 Custom Settings enables...
Accessories made by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years. • Using your camera serviced by other than Nikon brand accessories. WWW.LENSINC.NET Introduction • Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F100-a camera that you are sure to enjoy in various shooting situations. • Menu of 22 Custom Settings enables...
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...101 Specifications 102-107 Index ...108-109 Custom Setting Menu 110-111 11 Set Focus Mode, Focus Area and AF Area Mode 22-23 5. Hold Camera and Focus 26-27 7. Load Film 20-21 4. Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter 28-29 About Metering System and Exposure 30 DETAILED ...function, and start using 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 brightness.
...101 Specifications 102-107 Index ...108-109 Custom Setting Menu 110-111 11 Set Focus Mode, Focus Area and AF Area Mode 22-23 5. Hold Camera and Focus 26-27 7. Load Film 20-21 4. Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter 28-29 About Metering System and Exposure 30 DETAILED ...function, and start using 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 brightness.
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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 Auto Exposure Mode (P. 46-47)/S: Shutter-Priority Auto ...Film Lens Batteries Auto Exposure Lock (P. 54-55); Changing Focusing Screens (P. 65); Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected (P. 42); Changing Camera Back (Data Back MF-29) (P. 66) Self-Timer Operation (P. 67); Depth-of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator (P. 64); Notes on Batteries...
...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 Auto Exposure Mode (P. 46-47)/S: Shutter-Priority Auto ...Film Lens Batteries Auto Exposure Lock (P. 54-55); Changing Focusing Screens (P. 65); Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected (P. 42); Changing Camera Back (Data Back MF-29) (P. 66) Self-Timer Operation (P. 67); Depth-of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator (P. 64); Notes on Batteries...
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...8226; Battery power N appears: Sufficient battery power. M blinks: Batteries are nearing exhaustion. after the power switch is turned on and the camera remains unused. (All the indications in viewfinder turn off.) Lightly press the shutter release button to activate the exposure meter. • Lightly ...For "Notes on the battery holder. • Incorrect positioning of inactive time before automatic meter switch-off 6 sec. poles may damage the camera. 1.3 Return battery holder to battery chamber and turn the power switch off and replace all four batteries at the same time. Have a...
...8226; Battery power N appears: Sufficient battery power. M blinks: Batteries are nearing exhaustion. after the power switch is turned on and the camera remains unused. (All the indications in viewfinder turn off.) Lightly press the shutter release button to activate the exposure meter. • Lightly ...For "Notes on the battery holder. • Incorrect positioning of inactive time before automatic meter switch-off 6 sec. poles may damage the camera. 1.3 Return battery holder to battery chamber and turn the power switch off and replace all four batteries at the same time. Have a...
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...or Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode. Detaching the lens. 22 22 35 28 28 50 m ft 70 85 105 • Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on , ƒEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be sure to press...8482; also blinks in case setting the aperture with aperture ring (other than Gtype), set to turn the lens clockwise Í. CPU contacts of this camera. (See page 32 for Lens Compatibility.) Make sure to its minimum and lock. Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens. 2.3 With CPU Nikkor ...
...or Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode. Detaching the lens. 22 22 35 28 28 50 m ft 70 85 105 • Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on , ƒEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be sure to press...8482; also blinks in case setting the aperture with aperture ring (other than Gtype), set to turn the lens clockwise Í. CPU contacts of this camera. (See page 32 for Lens Compatibility.) Make sure to its minimum and lock. Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens. 2.3 With CPU Nikkor ...
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... when the power switch is off. • You can check the number of available exposures on the LCD panel, the film has advanced to s. Close camera back and press ISO (film speed) the shutter release button to advance the film to the first DX mark frame. 3.1 Turn the power switch on... page 34 if the film speed setting is loaded with DX-coded film or selecting film advance mode. Shutter curtains are very thin. Open the camera back again and reload film. • a, s and Err blink and the shutter locks when a non-DX-coded film is not set to S (singleframe shooting) while...
... when the power switch is off. • You can check the number of available exposures on the LCD panel, the film has advanced to s. Close camera back and press ISO (film speed) the shutter release button to advance the film to the first DX mark frame. 3.1 Turn the power switch on... page 34 if the film speed setting is loaded with DX-coded film or selecting film advance mode. Shutter curtains are very thin. Open the camera back again and reload film. • a, s and Err blink and the shutter locks when a non-DX-coded film is not set to S (singleframe shooting) while...
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...and its reference page for operating instructions and details. • Shooting characteristics of exposure modes Symbol Exposure mode Shooting characteristics Camera controls exposure automatically, ¡ Programmed Auto while allowing you can choose whether near or far subjects are in sharp focus,... Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the exposure mode button ∆ to ¡ (Programmed Auto). Four exposure modes-the F100 features Programmed Auto, ShutterPriority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure modes. You set the exposure mode to set desired shutter speed...
...and its reference page for operating instructions and details. • Shooting characteristics of exposure modes Symbol Exposure mode Shooting characteristics Camera controls exposure automatically, ¡ Programmed Auto while allowing you can choose whether near or far subjects are in sharp focus,... Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the exposure mode button ∆ to ¡ (Programmed Auto). Four exposure modes-the F100 features Programmed Auto, ShutterPriority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure modes. You set the exposure mode to set desired shutter speed...
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...40). • In situations where autofocus may not work as follows. / appears: Subject is in the viewfinder. 6.1 Hold the camera properly. NOTE: Composing frame This camera's viewfinder frame shows approximately 96% of a negative film are partially cropped by most labs. 26 • Center the focus brackets on... your left hand to see page 42. 27 The camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as expected, see more clearly through the viewfinder. Note that the edges of the image ...
...40). • In situations where autofocus may not work as follows. / appears: Subject is in the viewfinder. 6.1 Hold the camera properly. NOTE: Composing frame This camera's viewfinder frame shows approximately 96% of a negative film are partially cropped by most labs. 26 • Center the focus brackets on... your left hand to see page 42. 27 The camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as expected, see more clearly through the viewfinder. Note that the edges of the image ...
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Camera automatically tracks subject that has been moving. 7.1 Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button. (Shutter speed and aperture are shown ... number of a film roll is reached (page 71). 7.4 Confirm that film is completely rewound, then remove film cartridge. • After shutter is off.) Open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge by tilting it to rewind film. Press the two film rewind buttons „ simultaneously to one...
Camera automatically tracks subject that has been moving. 7.1 Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button. (Shutter speed and aperture are shown ... number of a film roll is reached (page 71). 7.4 Confirm that film is completely rewound, then remove film cartridge. • After shutter is off.) Open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge by tilting it to rewind film. Press the two film rewind buttons „ simultaneously to one...
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...page 44. • Exposure Light from five available focus areas. The F100 provides three metering systems: Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted Metering and Spot Metering. or G-type Nikkor lenses, the F100 camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by the 10segment Matrix sensor. DETAILED OPERATION This...exposure compensation (page 56) or Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing function (page 57) allowing a photographer greater control of all camera functions - Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps you widen your photographic expression. •Metering System As the proper combination...
...page 44. • Exposure Light from five available focus areas. The F100 provides three metering systems: Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted Metering and Spot Metering. or G-type Nikkor lenses, the F100 camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by the 10segment Matrix sensor. DETAILED OPERATION This...exposure compensation (page 56) or Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing function (page 57) allowing a photographer greater control of all camera functions - Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps you widen your photographic expression. •Metering System As the proper combination...
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... is determined by stopping down metering. R*12 - R - - R - - Exposure must also be selected from camera body. CAUTION: Nikkor lenses/accessories that cannot be attached to the F100 The following Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be damaged): • TC-16A Teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • 400mm...PC-Nikkor - or G-type AF lenses give you access to its minimum aperture setting and the power switch is set to the F100 (otherwise camera body or lens may be attached to horizontal position after attaching.) *15 By stop -down aperture on , ƒEE blinks...
... is determined by stopping down metering. R*12 - R - - R - - Exposure must also be selected from camera body. CAUTION: Nikkor lenses/accessories that cannot be attached to the F100 The following Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be damaged): • TC-16A Teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • 400mm...PC-Nikkor - or G-type AF lenses give you access to its minimum aperture setting and the power switch is set to the F100 (otherwise camera body or lens may be attached to horizontal position after attaching.) *15 By stop -down aperture on , ƒEE blinks...
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...advanced to go down and there is recommended. 35 Film rewind speed also slows down .) In this case, turn the power switch off .) Open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. 34 • When battery power is turned on and rewind film again. • Film advance mode Rotate the ... it is set to appear when the power switch is very low, or at low temperatures, film may not start after film is tested using camera settings of a film. • When the film advance mode selector is automatically set between ISO 6-6400 with AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries, for approx. 1 ...
...advanced to go down and there is recommended. 35 Film rewind speed also slows down .) In this case, turn the power switch off .) Open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. 34 • When battery power is turned on and rewind film again. • Film advance mode Rotate the ... it is set to appear when the power switch is very low, or at low temperatures, film may not start after film is tested using camera settings of a film. • When the film advance mode selector is automatically set between ISO 6-6400 with AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries, for approx. 1 ...
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...pressing the shutter release button) (page 71). 36 37 Once focused on a subject until shutter release. With a moving , the camera continuously focuses on . Focus • Like lightly pressing the shutter release button, pressing the AF start ∏ button automatically activates autofocus... in the frame or your desired composition. With a subject that has been moving subject, the camera continuously focuses on the subject's position in autofocus operation. · 4: Autofocus detection can be set to focus on a subject, ...
...pressing the shutter release button) (page 71). 36 37 Once focused on a subject until shutter release. With a moving , the camera continuously focuses on . Focus • Like lightly pressing the shutter release button, pressing the AF start ∏ button automatically activates autofocus... in the frame or your desired composition. With a subject that has been moving subject, the camera continuously focuses on the subject's position in autofocus operation. · 4: Autofocus detection can be set to focus on a subject, ...
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... can also be activated in the LCD panel. Servo AF k Appears V Continuous Servo AF Selectable Dynamic AF Not activated in the Dynamic AF, where the camera automatically selects the focus area with the closest subject. This mode is useful for autofocus. WWW.LENSINC.NET AF Area Mode • Autofocus operation lets...
... can also be activated in the LCD panel. Servo AF k Appears V Continuous Servo AF Selectable Dynamic AF Not activated in the Dynamic AF, where the camera automatically selects the focus area with the closest subject. This mode is useful for autofocus. WWW.LENSINC.NET AF Area Mode • Autofocus operation lets...
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... pressed (page 75). 3 While keeping the focus locked, recompose and shoot. • After you have locked focus, do not change the camera-to capture a subject that's framed outside of the F100's five focus areas, and in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 42). 1 Position the focus area on the...
... pressed (page 75). 3 While keeping the focus locked, recompose and shoot. • After you have locked focus, do not change the camera-to capture a subject that's framed outside of the F100's five focus areas, and in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 42). 1 Position the focus area on the...
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... For example, building windows. Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until a sharp image appears on a different subject at the same camera- Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 42) or a lens other background. • Focus on , rotate ...wearing the same color clothing as a wall or other than an AF Nikkor (page 33) is on a different subject located at different distances from the camera For example, when shooting an animal in a cage or a person in a forest. • Focus on the clear matte field in the viewfinder....
... For example, building windows. Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until a sharp image appears on a different subject at the same camera- Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 42) or a lens other background. • Focus on , rotate ...wearing the same color clothing as a wall or other than an AF Nikkor (page 33) is on a different subject located at different distances from the camera For example, when shooting an animal in a cage or a person in a forest. • Focus on the clear matte field in the viewfinder....
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With ISO 100, lens with the lens aperture ring since ƒ-appears instead of the aperture value in the LCD panel and viewfinder. 2 Compose...the Flexible Program is correct for exposure that is used. WWW.LENSINC.NET Shooting in Each Exposure Mode • ¡: Programmed Auto The camera automatically controls exposure according to Aperture-Priority Auto. ¡ blinks in the LCD panel and A appears in the viewfinder. With this function,... to select ¡. • When CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to EV 161/3 when using ISO 100 film. 47 Exposure AF 50mm f/1.4D).
With ISO 100, lens with the lens aperture ring since ƒ-appears instead of the aperture value in the LCD panel and viewfinder. 2 Compose...the Flexible Program is correct for exposure that is used. WWW.LENSINC.NET Shooting in Each Exposure Mode • ¡: Programmed Auto The camera automatically controls exposure according to Aperture-Priority Auto. ¡ blinks in the LCD panel and A appears in the viewfinder. With this function,... to select ¡. • When CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to EV 161/3 when using ISO 100 film. 47 Exposure AF 50mm f/1.4D).
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... while pressing the shutter speed/aperture lock button - If the warning indication still remains on , use ND filter. • Lo: Select a slower shutter speed. the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to change in steps of the aperture value in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and shutter locks. • When a non...
... while pressing the shutter speed/aperture lock button - If the warning indication still remains on , use ND filter. • Lo: Select a slower shutter speed. the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to change in steps of the aperture value in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and shutter locks. • When a non...
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... the Sub-Command Dial. By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of under- or overexposure.) • H1: Select smaller aperture (larger f-number). The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure. Locking aperture To lock aperture set the desired aperture manually. WWW.LENSINC.NET Shooting in Each Exposure...
... the Sub-Command Dial. By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of under- or overexposure.) • H1: Select smaller aperture (larger f-number). The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure. Locking aperture To lock aperture set the desired aperture manually. WWW.LENSINC.NET Shooting in Each Exposure...