Nikon D100 Product Manual - Page 41

2 Taking Your First Photographs Tutorial-Basic Photography 2.2 Set the shooting mode to single frame ( 41) Hold the mode-dial lock release down (1) and turn the shooting mode dial (2) to 1 (single frame). This sets the camera to take one photograph each time the shutter-re- 2 lease button is pressed. 2.3 Set the focus mode to single-servo autofocus ( 63) 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 selected focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Pictures can only be taken when the camera is in focus. 2.4 Choose matrix as the metering method ( 75) Rotate the metering selector to (matrix metering). Matrix metering uses information from all areas of the frame to determine exposure, ensuring optimal results for the entire frame. 2.5 Set the function dial to P (auto multi program; 77) 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 exposure program, producing optimal exposure in most situations. 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). 29