Nikon D100 User Manual
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torial—Basic Photography
Taking Your First Photographs
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Non-CPU Lenses
Exposure mode P (auto multi program) is only available when the lens mounted on the
camera is a CPU lens. When a non-CPU lens is used,
will flash in the aperture
displays in the control panel and viewfinder and the shutter can not be released. Non-
CPU lenses can only be used in manual exposure mode (exposure mode M).
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.2 Set the shooting mode to single frame (
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Hold the mode-dial lock release down (1)
and turn the shooting mode dial (2) to
(single frame). This sets the camera to take
one photograph each time the shutter-re-
lease button is pressed.
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.3 Set the focus mode to single-servo autofocus (
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Turn the focus-mode selector until it clicks
into place pointing to S (single-servo
autofocus). At this setting, the camera will
automatically focus on the subject in the se-
lected focus area when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway. Pictures can only
be taken when the camera is in focus.
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.4 Choose matrix as the metering method (
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Rotate the metering selector to
(matrix
metering). Matrix metering uses informa-
tion from all areas of the frame to deter-
mine exposure, ensuring optimal results for
the entire frame.
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.5 Set the function dial to P (auto multi program;
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Before shooting, rotate the function dial to
P (auto multi program). At this setting, the
camera will automatically adjust shutter-speed
and aperture according to a built-in expo-
sure program, producing optimal exposure
in most situations.
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