Nikon FAA350NA User Manual

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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 self-
timer.
1
Set the film advance mode selector to while
pressing the film advance mode selector lock release.
• Self-timer shooting cannot be performed unless the camera’s shutter can
be released (i.e. when subject cannot be brought into focus with autofocus
in Single Servo AF).
• To shoot in an exposure mode other than Manual, cover the eyepiece with
the supplied eyepiece cap (page 3) or with your hand before pressing the
shutter release button to prevent interference and achieve correct exposure
from stray light.
• Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocus
mode.
1
Open the camera back by sliding the camera back
lock release lever while pressing the camera back
lock release.
2
Remove the camera back by tilting it to the right while
pressing the camera back release pin.
• Be sure not to touch the camera back contacts, film pressure plate or film
pressure roller. If these parts become dirty, it may result in damage to the
film or interference with data transmission between the camera back and
body.
• To attach the camera back, attach it while pressing the camera back
release pin. See the instruction manual of the Data Back MF-29 for details.
2
Compose picture, focus and fully depress the shutter
release button.
• Once the self-timer is activated, the shutter will release in 10 seconds. The
self-timer indicator LED will blink for 8 sec. and then stop blinking for 2
sec. before the shutter is released.
• To cancel the self-timer, set the film advance mode selector to a position
other than V.
• When buLb is selected in Manual exposure mode, shutter speed is
controlled to approx. 1/10 sec.
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The time delay of the self-timer can be set to 2, 5, or 20 sec. 
(page 74).
Shooting
Composition
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