Specifications

NIKON
F100
Four Exposure Modes
◆ Program Auto Exposure mode works with
the 3D Matrix Metering to provide the
quickest, simplest, most-advanced exposure
control. Flexible Program automatically
changes shutter speed and aperture
combinations. When you don’t have time
to make decisions about exposure,
Programmed Auto Exposure takes over.
◆ Aperture-Priority mode is ideal when you
want to explore the uses of depth-of-field.
For shooting portraits or other scenes
where you want a shallow depth-of-field,
try larger apertures. For more depth
sharpness, as in scenic photography, use
smaller apertures.
◆ Use Shutter-Priority mode when you want
to select shutter speeds manually in 1/3 EV
steps—great for stopping action in its
tracks or blurring movement for creative
effect. The F100 automatically selects the
correct aperture in 1/3 EV increments to
match the selected shutter speed. You can
also customize exposure settings in 1/3, 1/2
or 1 EV steps.
◆ Manual mode provides complete control
over exposure. Choose both the shutter
speed and aperture using the F100’s built-in
meters as guides for optimal exposure. The
electronic analog exposure display appears
in the viewfinder and top deck LCD panel.
This shows the exposure deviation from
the metered value.
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Rugged Construction
◆ The F100’s front body and top and bottom covers are made of rugged, armor-like magnesium
alloy that provides the rigidity and strength needed to maintain precise alignment. Critical
surface areas are covered with tough rubber surfaces textured to provide a secure grip and
buffer against impact and harsh environments.
◆ Durable shutter (passed Nikon’s 100,000 cycle test) and strategically placed O-rings guard
against moisture and dust.
◆ Quick-return mirror is specially designed to help reduce mirror bounce and vibration. Coreless
motors and gears are configured in a floating-typ
e design for quiet operation. With rubber-
armored, shock-absorbing construction, these motors work to minimize internal vibration.
Total Exposure Control
Multiple Power Sources
◆ The F100 is powered by 4 AA-type alkaline or lithium batteries. The optional MS-13 Battery
Holder allows the camera to operate with two CR-123A lithium batteries, while the MS-12
holds 2 AA batteries. The optional MB-15 Power Pack accepts 6AA alkaline or lithium batter-
ies as well as the MN-15 NiMH Battery Unit.
Intuitive Operation
◆ The F100 has two Command Dials and a focus area selector to give you access to most fea-
tures. Lock selected controls to prevent inadvertent switching. All controls are easy to operate
and logically positioned for fast, easy operation.
◆ 22 Custom Settings enables you to choose among customized combinations of various func-
tions/modes and two Command Dials provide acc
ess to more versatile functions. Settings
allow you bypass the F100’s defaults and create your own combination of settings. Change
bracketing order, Command Dial functions, AE-L/AF
-L button function, self-timer duration
and more.
AE-L
(Auto Exposure Lock)
The F100 can memorize the metered
exposure value with focus lock. Use
AE-L when you want to change the
composition or emphasize a specific part
of the picture with center-weighted or
spot metering in any automatic exposure
mode. Can also be used without activat-
ing focus lock (using custom settings).
All-Mode
Depth-of-field Preview
When using an AF Nikkor or AI-type
Nikkor lens, the viewfinder image is set
to maximum aperture. Pressing the
depth-of-field preview button stops the
lens down electrically to the aperture
set in any exposure mode. This lets you
examine the zone of sharpest focus
before shooting. Custom Settings allow
changes of ±1/2 or 1 EV steps.
Exposure Compensation
To experiment with varying degrees of
brightness for an image, you can compensate
exposure up to ±5 EV in 1/3 EV increments.
Or you can perform exposure bracketing of
two or three frames in 1/3 to 1 EV steps
with all exposure modes including Manual.
You can select bracketing with over-
exposure or under-exposure only, too. For
flash photography, the flash output level
also varies. Custom Setting allows bracketing
for either background exposure or flash
exposure for flash photography.
Multiple Exposure
Set the film advance to multiple exposure to
take several exposures on the same frame
while the F100 automatically compensates
for the density of the image. Explore your
creative options by taking as many shots on
a frame as you like. (Custom settings enable
continuous multiple exposures).