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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Preparation

    Nomenclature Focus mode selector PP. 36, 43 Depth-of-field preview button P. 64 Lens release button P. 19 Sub-Command Dial P. 6 10-pin remote terminal P. 94 Power switch P. 16 Sync terminal P. 79 Self-timer Shutter release indicator LED P. 67 button P.

  • Page 3: Supplied Accessories

    AE-L/AF-L (Auto Exposure/ Diopter adjustment knob P. 63 Autofocus Lock) button PP. 41, 54 Viewfinder eyepiece AF start (AF-ON) button P. 36 Shutter speed/aperture lock button P. 49/ 51 Main-Command Dial P. 6 Custom Setting button P. 70 Camera back lock Battery holder release knob P.

  • Page 4: Lcd/Viewfinder Display

    P. 53/56 About LCD illuminator panel LCD illuminator panel brightness deteriorates over time, and is not a malfunction. Contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center to replace the illuminator panel (at charge). About LCD • At high temperatures of 60°C (140°F) or above, the display turns black, making it impossible to read.

  • Page 5: Viewfinder Display

    • Viewfinder Display 12mm-dia. reference circle for Center-Weighted Metering area Focus brackets (focus area) P. 37 Spot Metering (4mm ø) area P. 45 Exposure mode P. 46-53 Aperture lock indicator P. 51 Shutter speed lock indicator Exposure compensation P. 49 P.

  • Page 6: Command Dials

    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 Sub-Command button Dial Exposure compensation button Auto Exposure/ Flash Exposure Bracketing button Exposure mode...
  • Page 7 • Locking/unlocking shutter speed* P. 49 • Locking/unlocking aperture* P. 51 • Performing exposure compensation* P. 56 • Setting/canceling Auto Exposure/ Flash Exposure Bracketing P. 57 • Setting number of shots and compensated EV value in Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing P.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 9 • Using your camera correctly The Nikon F100’s performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon’s criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the F100’s components.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 11 Exposure Metering System (Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot) ......44-45 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode..............46-53 Programmed Auto Exposure Mode (Flexible Program, Program Chart)..46-47 Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode .............48-49 Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode ...........50-51 Manual Exposure Mode ................52-53 Auto Exposure Lock ..................54-55 Exposure Compensation ...................56 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing ..........57-59 Multiple Exposure..................60-61 Long Time Exposure..................62...

  • Page 12: About This Manual

    About This Manual BASIC OPERATION P. 15-29 Install Batteries and Check Battery Power P. 16-17 Mount Lens P. 18-19 DX-coded film Load Film P. 20-21 (film speed) DX mark Set Focus Mode, Focus Area and AF Area Mode P. 22-23 Set Metering System and Exposure Mode P.
  • Page 13 Detailed Operation and Notes on Batteries P. 31-67, 88, 94, 98 External power source (P. 88); Notes on Batteries (P. 98) Lens Compatibility (P. 32-33)—CPU Nikkor lens (P. 32)/Non-CPU lens (P. 33) Film (P. 34-35)—Set/Confirm film speed (P. 34)/Mid-roll rewind (P. 34)/In case film does not start rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll (P.

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    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. Shooting modes/functions explained in this section are as follows: Lens attached D-type AF Nikkor...

  • Page 16: Install Batteries And Check Battery Power

    Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Use four 1.5V AA-type alkaline- manganese or lithium batteries. (See page 88 for other power sources.) Turn the power switch off, and turn the battery holder release knob toward ◊ to release the lock. Remove the battery holder and insert batteries with the “+”...

  • Page 17: Check Points

    Check points Keep the batteries out of children’s reach. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. (For “Notes on Batteries”, see page 98.) When replacing batteries, be sure to turn the power switch off and replace all four batteries at the same time. Always use fresh batteries of the same brand.

  • Page 18: Camera Body

    Mount Lens Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. Check the lens type. Å CPU Nikkor lens Í G-type Nikkor lens CPU contacts of CPU lens other than G-type Å CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type (Illustration is D-type Nikkor lens), with aperture ring Í...

  • Page 19: Detaching The Lens

    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.

  • Page 20: Load Film

    Load Film Turn the power switch on, set the DX-coded film camera’s film speed setting to DX (page 34) and load DX-coded film. Film speed will be set automatically (ISO 25-5000). (film speed) Close camera back and press the shutter release button to DX mark advance the film to the first frame.
  • Page 21 Check points See page 34 for changing film speed with DX-coded film or selecting film advance mode. Shutter curtains are very thin. Make sure not to touch the shutter curtains with your finger or film leader. Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoors. Press the shutter release button.

  • Page 22: Set Focus Mode, Focus Area And Af Area Mode

    Set Focus Mode, Focus Area and AF Area Mode 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). •...
  • Page 23 Check points Do not attempt to rotate the lens focus ring manually while the focus mode is set to S or C. With the focus mode set at S (Single Servo AF), shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of focus. See pages 36-43 for details regarding focus mode, focus area and AF area mode.

  • Page 24: Set Metering System And Exposure Mode

    Set Metering System and Exposure Mode 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. •...
  • Page 25 Check points Three metering systems—the F100 features Matrix, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering (page 44). Four exposure modes—the F100 features Programmed Auto, Shutter- Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure modes. Each exposure mode provides a choice of exposure controls for various shooting situations.

  • Page 26: Hold Camera And Focus

    Hold Camera and Focus 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. •...
  • Page 27 Check points Diopter adjustment (page 63) enables you to see more clearly through the viewfinder. To take a picture of a subject outside the focus area, shift the focus area by using the focus area selector (page 37) or use focus lock (page 40).

  • Page 28: Confirm Indications In Viewfinder And Release Shutter

    Confirm Indications in Viewfinder and Release Shutter 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.) •...
  • Page 29 Check points Focus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed in the viewfinder. If any other warning indications appear, see page 46. When you reach the end of the film roll, End blinks in the LCD panel. Press the two film rewind buttons „ simultaneously to rewind film. For mid-roll rewind, see page 34.

  • Page 30: About Metering System And Exposure

    12mm-diameter center circle in the viewfinder. Spot Metering sensitivity is concentrated in a small, selected focus area from five available focus areas. Using D- or G-type Nikkor lenses, the F100 camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by adding distance information to determine correct exposure.

  • Page 31: Detailed Operation

    DETAILED OPERATION This section features detailed descriptions of all camera functions — including lens, film, focus, exposure and other functions.

  • Page 32: Lens Compatibility

    LCD panel and viewfinder; set/confirm aperture using the lens aperture ring. CAUTION: Nikkor lenses/accessories that cannot be attached to the F100 The following Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to the F100 (otherwise camera body or lens may be damaged): •...
  • Page 33 • Types of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories Mode Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Manual with Matrix Center- Autofocus electronic Manual Weighted, 3D 10- rangefinder Spot* segment segment Lens/accessories D-type AF Nikkor* G-type AF Nikkor, — AF-S, AF-I Nikkor PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D* —...

  • Page 34: Film (Film Speed, Mid-Roll Rewind, Film Advance Mode, Etc.)

    Film • Setting and confirming film speed Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the film speed ° button to set film speed in use. • Film speed can be set to s and between ISO 6-6400 in 1/3 steps by rotating the Main-Command Dial.
  • Page 35 • If film does not start to rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll • When battery power is very low, or at low temperatures, film may not start rewinding or film rewind may stop at mid-roll, and o–– and frame number will blink in the LCD panel.

  • Page 36: Autofocus (Single Servo Af, Continuous Servo Af, Af Start Button)

    Autofocus • Set focus mode selector to S or C for autofocus operation. • Set focus mode selector to S (Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority) or C (Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority). Camera continues to focus automatically on the subject when the shutter release button is lightly pressed. S: Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority The shutter can only be released when in focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder (Focus-Priority).

  • Page 37: Focus Area

    Focus Area • 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. Rotate the focus area selector lock release to release the lock, then select desired focus area with the focus area selector.

  • Page 38: Af Area Mode

    AF Area Mode • Autofocus operation lets you select Single Area AF that uses one focus area selected or Dynamic AF that also utilizes the other four focus areas. Rotate AF area mode selector to select AF area mode. • k appears when the Single Area AF is selected and j or J appears when Dynamic AF is selected in the LCD panel.

  • Page 39: Autofocus Modes

    • 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 out- of-focus pictures.

  • Page 40: Focus Lock (Single Servo Af, Continuous Servo Af)

    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). Position the focus area on the subject and lightly press the shutter release button.
  • Page 41 In Continuous Servo AF Confirm focus indicator / then (while keeping shutter release button lightly pressed) press the ‚ button. • Focus is locked as long as the ‚ button is kept pressed, even if you remove your finger from the shutter release button. In Auto Exposure mode, exposure is also locked in this case (page 54).

  • Page 42: Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected

    Situations Where Autofocus May Not Work As Expected • 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. Very dark subject Autofocus is possible when an optional Speedlight with the AF-Assist Illuminator (page 92) is used and center focus brackets are selected as the...

  • Page 43: Manual Focus

    Manual Focus • Focus can be set manually when the focus mode selector is set to M. • Set the focus mode selector to M. Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until a sharp image appears on the clear matte field in the viewfinder.

  • Page 44: Exposure Metering System (Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot)

    Exposure Metering System • Three choices of the metering system are available to suit the lighting for your subject. Rotate the metering system selector while pressing the metering system lock release to select desired metering system. • Certain metering systems cannot be used with some lenses (page 33). •...
  • Page 45 w: Center-Weighted Metering 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. e: Spot Metering Nearly 100% of the meter’s sensitivity is concentrated on the 4mm-dia. area (approx.

  • Page 46: Shooting In Each Exposure Mode

    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).

  • Page 47: Programmed Auto Exposure Mode (Flexible Program, Program Chart)

    NOTE: Flexible Program In Programmed Auto, by rotating the Main-Command Dial you can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture while maintaining correct exposure. With this function, you can shoot in Programmed Auto as though you were shooting in Shutter-Priority Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto.
  • Page 48 Shooting in Each Exposure Mode —continued ™: Shutter-Priority Auto • Enables you to manually set your desired shutter speed (30-1/8000 sec.); the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide correct exposure. With high shutter speeds, you can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject;...
  • Page 49 Locking shutter speed To lock the shutter speed set in step 2, rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the shutter speed/aperture lock button — so shutter speed lock indication ¬ appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder. To release the lock, rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the shutter speed/aperture lock button —...
  • 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.
  • Page 51 Locking aperture To lock aperture set at step 2, rotate the Sub-Command Dial while pressing the shutter speed/aperture lock button — so aperture lock indication ¬ appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder. To release the lock, rotate the Sub-Command Dial while pressing the shutter speed/aperture lock button —...

  • Page 52: Manual Exposure Mode

    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.
  • 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). •...

  • Page 54: Auto Exposure Lock

    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. Rotate the metering system selector while pressing the metering system selector lock release to select Center-Weighted or Spot Metering.

  • Page 55: Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

    3. When the Center-Weighted Metering is selected, exposure at 12mm- diameter circle is locked. • In Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF, focus is also locked simultaneously (page 40). Make sure to confirm focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder. ·...

  • Page 56: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation • 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 Center- Weighted or Spot Metering.

  • Page 57: Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing

    Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing • Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing allow you to shoot in selected compensated EV value (maximum of ±2 EV) shifting from the automatically set proper exposure (selected exposure in Manual exposure mode) for a selected number of shots (maximum of three) each time the shutter is released.
  • Page 58 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing —continued • Rotating the Sub-Command Dial while pressing the Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing button W changes the setting as follows (when compensation value is set in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or one with Custom Setting): 1. With 1/3 steps Number of shots and Electronic analog Shooting order...
  • Page 59 3. With one steps Number of shots and Electronic analog Shooting order compensated EV value exposure display t2F1.0 0, +1.0 y2F1.0 0, –1.0 3F1.0 0, –1.0, +1.0 t3F1.0 +1.0, 0, +2.0 y3F1.0 –1.0, –2.0, 0 Compose picture, focus and shoot. •...

  • Page 60: Multiple Exposure

    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. Rotate and set the film advance mode selector to Z while pressing the film advance mode selector lock release.
  • Page 61 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator / and shoot. • The first shot is taken when the shutter release button is fully depressed. The film does not advance and multiple exposures can be taken from the second shutter release. • The film does not advance and the frame counter does not count up as long as the film advance mode selector is set to Z.

  • Page 62: Long Time Exposure

    Long Time Exposure • 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.) Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the exposure mode button Δ...

  • Page 63: Diopter Adjustment/Lcd Illuminator

    Diopter Adjustment/LCD Illuminator • The finder diopter enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to suit their vision. • Pull up and rotate the diopter adjustment knob while looking through the viewfinder until the focus brackets in the viewfinder appear sharp. The adjustable range of the finder diopter is –3m –1 to +1m...

  • Page 64: Depth-Of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator

    Depth-of-Field Preview/Film Plane Indicator • Depress the depth-of-field preview button to confirm the depth of field through the viewfinder (see page 68). • Pressing the depth-of-field button stops the lens down to the aperture controlled in Programmed Auto or Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode, and down to the aperture selected in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode.

  • Page 65: Changing Focusing Screens

    Changing Focusing Screens • 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. Remove the lens from the camera body and pull the focusing screen release latch outward using the supplied tweezers.

  • Page 66: Changing Camera Back (Data Back Mf-29)

    Changing Camera Back (Data Back MF-29) • Optional Data Back MF-29 is available for the F100. Confirm through the film confirmation window that no film is loaded. Open the camera back by sliding the camera back lock release lever while pressing the camera back lock release.

  • Page 67: Release Button

    Self-Timer Operation • 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 self- timer. Set the film advance mode selector to V while pressing the film advance mode selector lock release.

  • Page 68: About Depth Of Field And Focus Tracking

    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.

  • Page 69: Custom Setting

    CUSTOM SETTING Using the Custom Setting feature, you can create a combination of functions that are different from the initial factory settings. The functions listed in this section can be selected with the F100.

  • Page 70: Menu/Features Of Custom Setting

    Select a menu number by rotating the Main- Command Dial while pressing the Custom Setting button ·. • 22 menus (1 to 22) are available with the F100. While holding the · button, select the desired option number (or character) by rotating the Sub- Command Dial.
  • Page 71 • Menu number and Custom Setting options 1. Automatic film rewind at the end of film roll (page 29) Options: 0: Disabled (initial setting) 1: Enabled At default setting, film rewind is started by pressing the two film rewind buttons „. However, the camera can be set to start film rewind automatically when the end of the film roll is reached.
  • Page 72 Menu/Features of Custom Setting —continued 6. Focus area selection changed to continuously in the same direction (page 37) 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.
  • Page 73 11.Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing options (page 57) Options: AS: Simultaneous activation of Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing (initial setting) AE: Only Auto Exposure Bracketing activated Sb: Only Flash Exposure Bracketing activated At default setting, Auto Exposure and Flash Exposure Bracketing are activated simultaneously.
  • Page 74 Menu/Features of Custom Setting —continued 15.Delay time for auto meter-switch off (page 17) 4 : 4 sec. Options 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.
  • Page 75 Example: When AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-210mm f/4-5.6 is attached and f/8 (two steps from the maximum aperture of f/4) at 70mm is set on the lens, zooming up to 210mm does not change the aperture of f/8 with “0: Aperture value remains” setting. However, when the “1: Aperture step from the lens’ maximum remains”...

  • Page 76: Two-Button Reset

    Two-Button Reset • Two-Button Reset lets you instantly reset specified settings to their original default settings. Press the · and Δ buttons simultaneously, and hold them for more than 2 sec. • The following functions are reset to their original settings: Function Condition Focus area...

  • Page 77: Flash Photography

    FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY You can enjoy the excitement of the Nikon F100’s advanced flash technology by using Nikon’s advanced SB-800, SB-600, SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-28/28DX or SB-27 AF Speedlight. With the F100 system you’ll discover the benefits of flash for more picture-taking situations than ever. Make fill- flash a standard part of your photography.

  • Page 78: Types Of Ttl Auto Flash

    Types of TTL Auto Flash • 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. Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash/3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash (Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor)

  • Page 79: Accessory Shoe/Sync Terminal/Ready-Light

    • An optional Speedlight such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-23 or SB-22s can be attached directly to the accessory shoe of the F100 without a cord. This accessory shoe is equipped with a safety-lock which prevents accidental drop when a Speedlight with a safety-lock pin (SB-800, SB-600, SB-80DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/ 28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25 or SB-22s) is attached.

  • Page 80: Flash Sync Mode Features

    Flash Sync Mode Features • Five flash sync modes are available with the F100. Set the flash sync mode by rotating the Main-Command Dial while pressing the flash sync mode button. ∞: Front-Curtain Sync Set the flash sync mode to Front-Curtain Sync for normal flash photography.

  • Page 81: Red-Eye Reduction

    ‹: 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.) When Rear-Curtain Sync is set in Programmed Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode, Slow Sync is automatically set.

  • Page 82: Usable Optional Speedlights

    Usable Optional Speedlights • The following optional Speedlights are compatible with the F100. In the table, Å indicates D- or G-type Nikkor (except IX-Nikkor/DX-Nikkor), Í indicates an AF Nikkor lens other than D/G-type (except AF Nikkor for F3AF) and Ai-P Nikkor and Î indicates non-CPU Nikkor lenses.
  • Page 83 NOTE: Flash attachments made by manufacturers other than Nikon Use only Nikon Speedlights. Other units may damage the camera’s electrical circuit due to incompatible voltage requirements (not compatible with 250V or higher), electric contact alignment or switch phase.

  • Page 84: Using The Speedlight

    Using the Speedlight • Operation described in this section applies when the SB-800, SB-600, SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26 or SB-25 Speedlight and D- or G-type Nikkor are attached, and Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor is used. Attach the Speedlight and set the metering system. •...

  • Page 85: The Viewfinder

    Set the Speedlight’s flash sync mode selector and check the display in the LCD panel. • With the SB-26 or SB-25, the flash sync mode setting on the Speedlight overrides the setting on the camera body. • With the SB-800, SB-600, SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-28/28DX or SB-27, set the flash sync mode on the camera body since the Speedlight has no flash sync mode selector.

  • Page 86: Combinations Of Af Functions

    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 Suitable shooting situation Single Servo Single Area AF Focus is obtained only at the selected General shooting such as a...

  • Page 87: Miscellaneous

    MISCELLANEOUS The Nikon F100 is a high-performance, precision instrument, designed to deliver superior pictures. You’ll want to take good care of your camera to ensure the best possible performance. Take time to review this section thoroughly, as doing so will add to your picture-taking pleasure.

  • Page 88: Optional Accessories

    Main-Command Dial for vertical shooting. With Multi-Power High Speed Battery Pack MB-15, six 1.5V AA-type alkaline-manganese or lithium batteries can be used to power the F100. (Film advance speed and usable number of film rolls vary depending on the shooting situation. See page 105/106.)
  • Page 89 • Quick Charger MH-15 recharges a discharged Ni-MH battery MN-15 fully in approx. 70 minutes. This product has the same function as the Quick Charger EH-3 for the Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack EN-3 for the Nikon E3/E3s Digital Camera. The MH-15 can also charge the Ni-MH battery EN-4 for Nikon D1 Digital Camera.

  • Page 90: Focusing Screens

    • 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. Supplied with the F100 camera...
  • Page 91 • Filters • Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-in, rear-interchange and slip-in. With the F100, the filter factor need not be considered except for the R60 filter. Compensate exposure +1 EV when using the R60. Note that when special filters available from manufacturers other than Nikon are used, autofocus or the electronic rangefinder may not operate properly.
  • Page 92 Optional Accessories —continued • Data Back MF-29 • 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.
  • Page 93 • The SB-27’s AF-Assist Illuminator enables autofocus operation in a dark environment. • Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 • TTL multi-flash, where a Speedlight to which Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 is attached is fired simultaneously with the Speedlight attached to the F100, can also be used.
  • Page 94 • Accessories connected to 10-pin remote terminal • By attaching the following accessories to the 10-pin remote terminal of the F100, operations such as remote shooting or automatic shooting are possible. • When the 10-pin remote terminal is not in use, make sure to cover it with the supplied cap.
  • Page 95 • 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.

  • Page 96: Camera Care

    Camera Care Do NOT ever use organic solvents like thinner or benzene. It causes fire or health hazard. It damages the camera. WARNING Do not use • Cleaning camera body Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the camera body and clean it with a soft, clean cloth.
  • Page 97 Turn the power on and release the shutter a few times once per month. Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of the camera other than as specified in this manual.

  • Page 98: Notes On Batteries

    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. • Change the batteries well before the end of their life and prepare spare batteries before important photographic occasions.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    If this warning appears frequently, contact authorized Nikon dealer or service center. ƒ-- appears ƒ-- appears • Non-CPU lens is • Attach CPU lens (except 18, 32 attached or lens is not IX/DX-Nikkor).

  • Page 100: Lcd Panel

    Troubleshooting —continued Cause Remedy Page LCD panel Viewfinder HI appears HI appears • Overexposure may • In P mode, use ND filter. 46-51 have occurred. • In S mode, select faster shutter speed. • In A mode, select smaller aperture (larger f- number).
  • Page 101 In certain cases, due to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, the F100’s microcomputer may turn the camera off, even with fresh, properly installed batteries. For the same reason, the film may not advance properly. In each of these cases, to resume operation, simply turn the power off, then turn it on again.

  • Page 102: Specifications

    ¢: 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/2.8D: All functions except autofocus and exposure modes other than Manual possible without shifting and/or tilting the lens •...
  • Page 103 Autofocus TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM1300 autofocus module • Detection range: EV –1 to EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature) Lens servo • Single Servo AF (S), Continuous Servo AF (C), Manual focus (M) • Focus Tracking automatically activated in subject’s status...
  • Page 104 Specifications —continued Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter • In ¡, £: 30 to 1/8000 sec. Shutter speeds • 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;...
  • Page 105 • Automatic advance with built-in motor; S, C, Cs selectable Film advance • Film advance speed (with Continuous Servo AF (C), Manual exposure mode, shutter speed 1/250 sec. or faster, 36- exposure film) S: One frame advance C: Continuous shooting Approx.
  • Page 106 Specifications —continued Exposure meter Auto meter shut-off 6 sec. after power turned on if no operations are performed; activated by lightly pressing shutter release button or pressing AF start button after power is turned on N for sufficient power; M indicates batteries are nearing Battery power exhaustion;...
  • Page 107 Duration of Long Battery AA-type alkaline- AA-type lithium 3V lithium Time (Bulb) Temperature manganese (with MS-13) exposure +20°C (68°F) Approx. 4 hours Approx. 7 hours Approx. 3 hours –10°C (14°F) Approx. 1.5 hours Approx. 5 hours Approx. 2.5 hours Battery AA-type alkaline- AA-type lithium Ni-MH manganese...

  • Page 108: Index

    Index AF area mode......23, 38, 86 Depth of field.........50, 68 AF-Assist Illuminator ....42, 83, 92 Diopter adjustment......63 Aperture-Priority Auto exposure Distance information ....30, 44, 78 mode .........50, 84 D-type Nikkor lens....18-19, 32-33 Auto Exposure Bracketing ....57, 73 DX-coded film .......20, 34 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Dynamic AF mode ....38, 72, 86 Bracketing .........57, 73...
  • Page 109 LCD illuminator......63, 74 Self-timer........67, 74 Long Time Exposure (Bulb)....62 Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode .........48, 84 Single Area AF mode ....23, 38, 86 Single-frame shooting ....21, 35 Manual exposure mode ....52, 62 Single Servo AF......22, 36 Manual focus.........42, 43 Slow Sync flash........80 Manual focus with electronic rangefinder ........33, 43 Spot Metering ......30, 33, 45...

  • Page 110: Custom Setting Menu

    Custom Setting Menu Options Function 0: Disabled (initial setting) Automatic film rewind at the end of film 1: Enabled roll 3: 1/3 steps (initial setting) Change of steps of the exposure values 2: 1/2 steps (shutter speed, aperture, exposure 1: 1 steps compensation or compensated EV value in Bracketing) 0: Initial setting (See pages 58-59.)
  • Page 111 Options Function 0: Disabled (initial setting) Easy Exposure Compensation 1: Enabled 0: Single frame shooting (initial setting) Film advance in multiple exposure 1: Continuous shooting 4 : 4 sec. Delay time for auto meter-switch off 6 : 6 sec. (initial setting) 8 : 8 sec.
  • 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. NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8331, JAPAN...

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