Nikon Nikon FA, Nikon Nikomat FT manual

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Engage the film’s perforations

4. with the sprocket teeth. Turn the takeup spool slightly with your thumb, so that the first or second perforation at the bottom edge of the film s engaged with the small tooth at the bottom of the slot in the takeout spool, and the top and bottom perforations mesh securely with the sprockets 35

Advance the film by rotating the takeup spool further with your thumb. Make

2. sure the perforations on both film edges are securely engaged with the sprocket teeth. Also confirm that the film is properly seated between both film guide rails 29 and there is no film slack Then close the camera back until it snaps shut.

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Contents Nikon Nomenclature Page Page Contents Foreword Installing Batteries Remove the battery clip Insert batteries. Wipe the batBasic Operation Checking Battery Power Mounting the Lens Usable LensesAl-S Nikkor An Updated Version of Al-Nikkor Lenses Loading Film Page Take up film slack. Fold out Film rewind crank 57 and rotateFrame Counter Film Advance LeverMemo Holder Setting Film Speed Selecting the Shooting Mode ProgrammedShutter Priority Aperture-PriorityUsable Shooting Modes/Metering Method Combination Chart Lens or accessoryViewfinder Information Programmed Mode Control button is in the normal outPosition and the red index is not on Top refer to page 40 for moreLook through the viewfinder and check the exposure Programmed Exposure Measurement Graph Page SHUTTER-PRIORITY Mode Page Shutter Speed/Aperture Combinations in S mode Page APERTURE-PRIORITY Mode Set the mode selector to a Set the lens to the desired fLook through the viewfinder and check the exposure Manual Mode Set the mode selector to M Set the lens to the desired fM250 and B Settings Holding the Camera Detachable Handgrip Focusing Split-image rangefinder Microprism collar Matte fieldSplit-image focusing Matte field focusingTaking Pictures Unloading Film Rewind the film unfolding Technical INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY Techniques Exposure Metering SystemTechnical INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY Techniques Metering Control ButtonOutdoor backlit subjects Front-lit subject against dark background Scenes with high reflectivityPage Sunrises and sunsets Indoor backlit subjects Relationship Between Shutter Speed and Aperture Aperture f-numberPage Depth of Field Lens set at f/2 Exposure Compensation Suggested Applications for Exposure CompensationAutomatic Exposure Modes Page Manual Mode Duplication Work and Photomicrography For Lenses or Accessories Without Automatic Diaphragms STOP-DOWN Exposure MeasurementFor Lenses with Automatic Diaphragms Multiple Exposure Photography Self-Timer Unmanned PhotographyFollow this procedure Infrared PhotographyEyepiece Shutter Flash Photography Accessory Shoe 78 and Sync Terminal A,M Nikon FA/Speedlight Combination Chart SB-7ECLOSE-UP Photography Accessories Electronic Flash UnitsSpeedlight SB-15 Speedlight SB-16BMotor Drives Motor Drive MD-15Motor Drive MD-12 Miscellaneous Data Back MF-16Interchangeable Focusing Screens To change focusing screens, follow this procedureFocusing Screen Selection Guide Type Name/style FeaturesFilters Lens HoodsAnti-Cold Battery Pack DB-2 Cable Release AR-3Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-3 Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2What is EV? EV ChartEV Range of the Camera EV chart with 50mm f/1.4 lens Tips on Camera Care Page Tips on Battery USE About the Liquid Crystal Display LCDSpecifications Self timer ExposureCompensation Film speed rangeAccessory shoe DimensionsWeight body only Depth-of-fieldNippon Kogaku K.K Nikon FA