Nikon F100 Instruction Manual page 53

• Set the shutter speed by rotating the Main-Command Dial and the aperture
by rotating the Sub-Command Dial. These functions can be set
independently.
• Long Time exposure (Bulb) can be set by setting the shutter speed to buLb
(page 62).
• When the shutter speed is set to 1/250 sec., the shutter can be released
with the camera back open.
• The shutter speed and aperture can be locked (pages 49 and 51).
· 12: Shutter speed can be set to change with the Sub-Command Dial
and aperture with the Main-Command Dial (page 73).
· 2: Shutter speed/aperture value displayed in the LCD panel and
viewfinder can be set to change in steps of 1/2 or one (page 71).
Electronic analog exposure display
The following examples show electronic analog exposure display
indications.
The electronic analog exposure display blinks when the subject
brightness is beyond camera's exposure range.
In 1/3 EV steps
Correct exposure
–2/3 EV
Over +2 EV
3 Compose picture, focus and shoot.
Exposure factor with AF Micro-Nikkor lens
When an AF Micro-Nikkor lens is attached and you're setting aperture
using Sub-Command Dial aided by an external exposure meter, you
do not need to take the exposure factor into consideration. Exposure
compensation is required only when setting aperture using the lens
aperture ring.
In 1/2 EV steps
Correct exposure
–1/2 EV
Over +3 EV
In one EV steps
Correct exposure
–1 EV
Over +3 EV
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