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P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 2 Nomenclature Focus mode selector PP. 36, 43 Lens release button P. 19 Depth-of-field preview button P. 64 Sub-Command Dial P. 6 10-pin remote terminal P. 94 Sync terminal P. 79 Self-timer indicator LED P. 67 Film advance mode selector lock release P. 35 Camera strap eyelet Flash sync mode button P. 80 Film rewind button P. 29 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing button P. 57 Diopter adjustment knob P. 63 Viewfinder eyepiece Shutter speed/aperture lock button P.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 4 LCD/Viewfinder Displays • LCD panel Shutter speed lock P. 49 Film speed/DX indication P. 34 • Viewfinder Display Shutter speed/Exposure compensation value 12mm-dia. reference circle for Center-Weighted Metering area Aperture lock P. 51 Aperture Exposure compensation P. 56 Custom Setting P. 70 Auto Exposure/ Flash Exposure Bracketing P. 57 Battery power P. 17 Exposure mode PP. 46-53 Frame counter P. 21 Focus brackets (focus area) P.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 6 Command Dials • The F100’s Main- and Sub-Command Dials are used alone or in combination with other buttons to select/set various functions or modes. ISO film speed button Sub-Command Dial Exposure compensation button Auto Exposure/ Flash Exposure Bracketing button Exposure mode button Flash sync mode button Custom Setting button MainCommand Dial Shutter speed/aperture lock button • Locking/unlocking shutter speed*1 P. 49 • Locking/unlocking aperture*1 P.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 8 Introduction • Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F100—a camera that you are sure to enjoy in making photography a bigger part of your life. Get to know your F100 camera, and be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it. We recommend that you keep this manual handy.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 10 Contents The “Basic Operation” section introduces battery, lens, film, focusing, exposure and shooting in basic steps easy enough even for SLR camera beginners to take pictures. “Detailed Operation” explains each function, from lens to exposure functions, in detail, in approximately the same order as the steps in the “Basic Operation” section.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 12 About This Manual Detailed Operation and Notes on Batteries P. 31-67, 88, 94, 98 1 Install Batteries and Check Battery Power P. 16-17 External power source (P. 88); Notes on Batteries (P. 98) 2 Mount Lens Lens Compatibility (P. 32-33)—CPU Nikkor lens (P. 32)/Non-CPU lens (P. 33) P. 18-19 Batteries P. 15-29 Lens BASIC OPERATION DX-coded film Load Film P. 20-21 ISO (film speed) Film (P. 34-35)—Set/Confirm film speed (P. 34)/Mid-roll rewind (P.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 14 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.
02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 16 Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 1 Use four 1.5V AA-type alkalinemanganese or lithium batteries. (See page 88 for other power sources.) 1.1 Turn the power switch off, and turn the battery holder release knob toward ◊ to release the lock. 1.2 Remove the battery holder and insert batteries with the “+” and “–” ends positioned as marked on the battery holder. Check points Keep the batteries out of children’s reach. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 18 Mount Lens 2 2.1 Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. Check the lens type. Check points Use D- or G-type AF Nikkor lens to utilize all the functions of this camera. (See page 32 for Lens Compatibility.) Make sure to turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. When attaching the lens, take care not to press the lens release button. Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens. 2.
02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 20 Load Film 3 3.1 Turn the power switch on, set the camera’s film speed setting to DX (page 34) and load DX-coded film. Film speed will be set automatically (ISO 25-5000). Close camera back and press the shutter release button to advance the film to the first frame. Check points DX-coded film ISO (film speed) See page 34 for changing film speed with DX-coded film or selecting film advance mode. Shutter curtains are very thin.
02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 22 Set Focus Mode, Focus Area and AF Area Mode 4 4.1 Set the focus mode to S (Single Servo AF), focus area to center and AF area mode to g (Single Area AF). Set the focus mode selector to S (Single Servo AF). • Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position. • To focus, lightly press the shutter release button (page 27) or keep pressing the AF start button (page 36).
02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 24 Set Metering System and Exposure Mode 5 5.1 Set metering system to ” (Matrix Metering) and exposure mode to ¡ (Programmed Auto). Set the metering system selector to ” (Matrix Metering) while pressing the metering system selector lock release. • Matrix Metering indication q appears in the viewfinder. • The frame is divided into 10 segments in Matrix Metering, and data from each segment is used to determine correct exposure.
02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 26 Hold Camera and Focus 6 6.1 Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject and when the subject is in focus, causes / to appear in the viewfinder. Hold the camera properly. • Keep your elbow propped against your body for support. • Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still. • Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your left hand to cradle the camera (or lens).
02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 28 Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter 7 7.1 Confirm that / (in-focus indicator) appears in the viewfinder, then slowly, fully depress the shutter release button. Camera automatically tracks subject that has been moving. 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 the viewfinder.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 30 About Metering System and Exposure Metering systems and exposure are important factors for taking pictures. Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps you widen your photographic expression. •Metering System As the proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure is determined according to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuring subject brightness is very important. In general, brightness inside the viewfinder is not uniform.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 32 Lens Compatibility • Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories Mode G-type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens When a non-CPU lens is attached Set exposure mode to £ (Aperture-Priority Auto) or ¢ (Manual) and metering system to Center-Weighted or Spot with a non-CPU lens.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 34 Film • Setting and confirming film speed • If film does not start to rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the film speed ° button to set film speed in use. • Mid-roll rewind To rewind film at mid-roll, press the two film rewind buttons „ simultaneously for approx. 1 sec. • Film advance mode Rotate the film advance mode selector while pressing the film advance mode selector lock release to select film advance mode.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 36 Autofocus Focus Area • Set focus mode selector to S or C for autofocus operation. • This camera’s five focus areas cover a wide frame area, and you can select among them, depending on the subject’s position in the frame or your desired composition. They reliably provide sharp focus without use of focus lock.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 38 AF Area Mode • Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority • The Closest Subject Priority AF operation is possible in the Dynamic AF, where the camera automatically selects the focus area with the closest subject. Focus is always achieved at any of the five focus areas so you can avoid outof-focus pictures. • In Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority, focus area indication does not appear in the LCD panel and viewfinder.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 40 Focus Lock • Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want 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). In Continuous Servo AF Confirm focus indicator / then (while keeping shutter release button lightly pressed) press the ‚ button. the focus area on the subject and lightly 1 Position press the shutter release button.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 42 Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected Manual Focus • Autofocus may not work as expected in the following situations. In such situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 43) or focus using the method described. • Focus can be set manually when the focus mode selector is set to M. Very dark subject Low-contrast scenes For example, where the subject is wearing the same color clothing as a wall or other background.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 44 Exposure Metering System • Three choices of the metering system are available to suit the lighting for your subject. w: Center-Weighted Metering Rotate the metering system selector while pressing the metering system lock release to select desired metering system. Center-Weighted Metering places special emphasis on brightness within the 12mm-diameter circle in the viewfinder, so it is useful for basing exposure on a specific area of the scene.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 46 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode • ¡: Programmed Auto The camera automatically controls exposure according to the exposure combination in the program chart for exposure that is correct for any shooting situation. For more complex shooting, use Flexible Program, exposure compensation (page 54) or exposure bracketing (page 57). • Programmed Auto can only be selected when using a CPU lens. the Main-Command Dial while pressing the 1 Rotate exposure mode ∆ button to select ¡.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 48 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode—continued the Main-Command Dial while pressing the 1 Rotate exposure mode ∆ button to select ™. • When CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to its minimum aperture setting, ƒEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and shutter locks. • When a non-CPU lens is attached, exposure mode automatically switches to Aperture-Priority Auto. ™ blinks in the LCD panel and A appears in the viewfinder.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 50 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode—continued • £: Aperture-Priority Auto Enables you to set the desired aperture manually. The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure. By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of field, you can sharpen the background and foreground, or blur the background. In flash photography, varying the aperture changes the flash shooting distance (page 85).
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 52 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode—continued • ¢: Manual Enables you to set both shutter speed and aperture manually. With electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder, you can produce various creative effects by adjusting the exposure. Long Time Exposure (Bulb) can be set in Manual exposure mode. the Main-Command Dial while pressing the exposure 1 Rotate mode ∆ button to select ¢, then compose picture.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 54 Auto Exposure Lock • When you want to control the exposure of a specific area within a scene, measure the exposure on the area with Spot or Center-Weighted Metering, press the ‚ button to lock the exposure, then recompose the picture. Set exposure to a mode other than Manual. the metering system selector while pressing 1 Rotate the metering system selector lock release to select 3.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 56 Exposure Compensation Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing • To modify exposure control (i.e. from the ISO standard), use the exposure compensation function. This can be useful when the subject has pronounced contrast or when bracketing exposure with color slide film (where the latitude of the proper exposure is minimal). Use CenterWeighted or Spot Metering. Exposure compensation can be performed in any exposure mode.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 58 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing—continued 1. With 1/3 steps Number of shots and compensated EV value t2F0.3 t2F0.7 t2F1.0 y2F0.3 y2F0.7 y2F1.0 3F0.3 3F0.7 3F1.0 t3F0.3 t3F0.7 t3F1.0 y3F0.3 y3F0.7 y3F1.0 Electronic analog exposure display Shooting order 0, +0.3 0, +0.7 0, +1.0 0, –0.3 0, –0.7 0, –1.0 0, –0.3, +0.3 0, –0.7, +0.7 0, –1.0, +1.0 +0.3, 0, +0.7 +0.7, 0, +1.3 +1.0, 0, +2.0 –0.3, –0.7, 0 –0.7, –1.3, 0 –1.0, –2.0, 0 2.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 60 Multiple Exposure • Multiple exposure consists of two or more exposures of one or more subjects in the same frame. Multiple exposure can be performed in any of the available exposure modes. and set the film advance mode selector to Z 1 Rotate while pressing the film advance mode selector lock release. Compose picture, confirm focus indicator / and 3 shoot. • The first shot is taken when the shutter release button is fully depressed.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 62 Long Time Exposure Diopter Adjustment/LCD Illuminator • This function is useful for shooting nighttime scenes or stars, which require extended exposure of more than 30 sec. The shutter will be open as long as the shutter release button is kept fully depressed. (Use of a tripod is recommended.) • The finder diopter enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to suit their vision.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 64 Depth-of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator Changing Focusing Screens • Depress the depth-of-field preview button to confirm the depth of field through the viewfinder (see page 68). • In addition to the B-type BriteView screen supplied with the F100 camera, an E-type clear Matte/Fresnel screen with grid is available as an option. This screen is suitable for copying and architectural photography.
Page 66 Changing Camera Back (Data Back MF-29) Self-Timer Operation • Optional Data Back MF-29 is available for the F100. Confirm through the film confirmation window that no film is loaded. • You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph. Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the selftimer. the camera back by sliding the camera back 1 Open lock release lever while pressing the camera back lock release.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 68 About Depth of Field and Focus Tracking This camera is equipped with autofocus where focusing is automatically excuted by the camera. Basics of the relationship between focus and depth of field and Focus Tracking are explained in this section. •Depth of field When focusing, depth of field should be considered. Depth of field is the zone of sharpest focus in front of and behind the subject on which the lens is focused.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 70 Menu/Features of Custom Setting a menu number by rotating the Main1 Select Command Dial while pressing the Custom Setting button ·. • Menu number and Custom Setting options 1. Automatic film rewind at the end of film roll (page 29) Custom Setting • Creating Custom Setting Options: 0: Disabled (initial setting) 1: Enabled At default setting, film rewind is started by pressing the two film rewind buttons „.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 72 Menu/Features of Custom Setting—continued Options: 0: Disabled (initial setting) 1: Enabled At default setting, the focus area can be selected by pressing the focus area selector in the desired direction. However, it can be set to be changed continuously in the same direction. For example, when the top of the focus area selector is pressed, focus area continues to change from top, bottom, middle and so on.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 74 15.Delay time for auto meter-switch off (page 17) Options 4 : 4 sec. 6 : 6 sec. (initial setting) 8 : 8 sec. 16 : 16 sec. At default setting, the exposure meter automatically turns off 6 sec. after turning the power switch on or lightly pressing the shutter release button. However, it can be changed to 4 sec., 8 sec. or 16 sec.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 76 Two-Button Reset • Two-Button Reset lets you instantly reset specified settings to their original default settings. Press the · and ∆ buttons simultaneously, and hold them for more than 2 sec.
02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 78 Types of TTL Auto Flash Accessory Shoe/Sync Terminal/Ready-Light • When an optional Nikon Speedlight is attached and set to TTL mode, the following TTL Auto Flash modes are available depending on the type of lens used.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 80 Flash Sync Mode Features Set the flash sync mode by rotating the Main-Command Dial while pressing the flash sync mode button. ‹: Rear-Curtain Sync The Speedlight fires at the end of the exposure, turning available light into a stream of light that follows the flash-illuminated moving subject. (With SB-26, 25 and 24, set the Speedlight’s sync mode selector to REAR.
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P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 84 Using the Speedlight 1 Attach the Speedlight and set the metering system. the exposure mode and confirm shutter speed 2 Set and aperture. • Set the metering system to Matrix or Center-Weighted Metering. • When using Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync or Slow Sync, set the exposure mode to Programmed Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 86 Combinations of AF Functions The following focusing operations can be executed with combinations of the focus mode and AF Area mode. See also the autofocus modes on page 39. Focus mode AF Area mode Focusing operation I Single Servo AF Single Area AF Focus is obtained only at the selected focus area and focus is locked once focus is achieved.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 88 Optional Accessories • A variety of optional accessories, including power sources, Data Back and Speedlight are available for the F100. • Quick Charger MH-15 • 3V Lithium Battery Holder MS-13 • Multi-Power High Speed Battery Pack MB-15 • Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-15 • Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-15 prevents finder eyepiece from fogging in low temperatures or high humidity and provides clear viewfinder image.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 90 Optional Accessories—continued • The Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-4 lets you see the finder image at right angle to the light entering the lens. • Eyepiece Adapter DK-7 lets you attach the Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-3 or Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2 to the F100. • Focusing Screens • Two focusing screens are available exclusively for the F100. See page 65 for details on changing focusing screens.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 92 Optional Accessories—continued • Data Back MF-29 allows you to imprint the desired data — year/month/day, month/day/year, day/month/year, day/hour/minute — or leave the film blank. See page 66 for details on attaching Data Back MF-29 in place of the camera back. • Speedlight SB-80DX • Speedlight SB-80DX normally uses four AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries with a guide number of 38/125 (manual flash, 35mm zoom-head position, ISO 100, m/ft., 20°C/68°F).
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 94 Optional Accessories—continued • Accessories connected to 10-pin remote terminal • Soft case (CF-57/CF-58) • Two camera cases, CF-57 (for standard lens) and CF-58 (for telephoto lens) are available for this camera. CF-57: Camera body fits inside case with 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D IF or smaller lens attached. CF-58: Camera body fits inside case with 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED or smaller lens attached.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 96 Camera Care Do NOT ever use organic solvents like thinner or benzene. WARNING Do not use It causes fire or health hazard. It damages the camera. • Cleaning camera body Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the camera body and clean it with a soft, clean cloth. After using the camera near seawater, wipe the camera body with a soft, clean cloth slightly moistened with pure water to remove salt, and then dry it with a dry cloth.
02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 98 Notes on Batteries Troubleshooting Keep batteries out of children’s reach. WARNING Do not leave If someone accidentally swallows batteries, call a doctor immediately. • Use four AA-type alkaline-manganese or lithium batteries Two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A or DL123A) can be used with optional 3V Lithium Battery Holder MS-13. With Multi-Power High Speed Battery Pack MB-15, six 1.5V alkaline-manganese or lithium batteries, or Ni-MH battery MN-15 can be used to power the F100.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 100 Troubleshooting—continued Viewfinder HI appears HI appears Lo appears Electronic analog exposure display blinks buLb blinks ¡ or ™ blinks Shutter speed indication blinks 100 Lo appears Cause • Overexposure may have occurred. • Underexposure may have occurred. Electronic • Subject brightness is analog exposure beyond camera’s exposure range. display blinks Remedy Page • In P mode, use ND filter. 46-51 • In S mode, select faster 48 shutter speed.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 102 Specifications Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with electronically controlled focal-plane shutter Exposure modes ¡: ™: £: ¢: Programmed Auto (Flexible Program possible) Shutter-Priority Auto Aperture-Priority Auto Manual Picture format 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts) Lens • D- or G-type AF Nikkor: All functions possible • PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 104 Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Shutter speeds • In ¡, £: 30 to 1/8000 sec. • In ™: 30 to 1/8000 sec. (in 1/3 steps) • In ¢: 30 to 1/8000 sec. (in 1/3 steps), Bulb Sync contact X-contact only; flash synchronization up to 1/250 sec.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 106 Specifications—continued Auto meter shut-off 6 sec.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 108 Index A D L S AF area mode..........................23, 38, 86 Depth of field.................................50, 68 LCD illuminator..............................63, 74 Self-timer.......................................67, 74 AF-Assist Illuminator ...............42, 83, 92 Diopter adjustment..............................63 Long Time Exposure (Bulb).................62 Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode .........................................
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 110 Custom Setting Menu Options 1 Automatic film rewind at the end of film roll 0: Disabled (initial setting) 1: Enabled 2 Change of steps of the exposure values 3: 1/3 steps (initial setting) (shutter speed, aperture, exposure 2: 1/2 steps compensation or compensated EV value in 1: 1 steps Bracketing) Bracketing order 0: Initial setting (See pages 58-59.
P500 (E) 02.12.27 5:48 PM Page 112 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. K NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG.
