Nikon F 100, Instruction Manual

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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 In 1/2 EV steps In one EV steps
Correct exposure Correct exposure Correct exposure
–2/3 EV –1/2 EV –1 EV
Over +2 EV Over +3 EV Over +3 EV
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Exposure
• 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).
Compose picture, focus and shoot. 3
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.
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