Nikon Nikon Nikomat FT, Nikon FA Take up film slack. Fold out, Film rewind crank 57 and rotate

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BASIC OPERATION continued

Take up film slack. Fold out the	Make blank exposure. To dispose of the first few frames exposed during film
6. film rewind crank 57 and rotate	7. loading, continue to alternately ad vance the film and depress the shutter release
gently in the direction of the arrow on	button until the frame counter 71 reaches frame 1. While making blank exposures,
the film rewind knob untill you feel a	check that the rewind knob is rotating, indicating the film has been loaded correctly
slight resistance. Then fold the crank	and is being advanced. If the knob does not rotate, reload the film.
back in.
	•Do not take pictures prior to frame 1, because the meter does not function properly
	and the shutter fires at a fixed speed of 1/250sec. regardless of the shutter speed dial
	setting To indicate blank exposures. the LCD displays C250 when the shooting mode
	selector is set at the P, S, or A position or M C250 at M.

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Contents Nikon Nomenclature Page Page Contents Foreword Remove the battery clip Insert batteries. Wipe the bat Installing BatteriesBasic Operation Checking Battery Power Usable Lenses Mounting the LensAl-S Nikkor An Updated Version of Al-Nikkor Lenses Loading Film Page Film rewind crank 57 and rotate Take up film slack. Fold outFilm Advance Lever Frame CounterMemo Holder Setting Film Speed Programmed Selecting the Shooting ModeShutter Priority Aperture-PriorityLens or accessory Usable Shooting Modes/Metering Method Combination ChartViewfinder Information Control button is in the normal out Programmed ModePosition 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 Set the mode selector to a Set the lens to the desired f APERTURE-PRIORITY ModeLook through the viewfinder and check the exposure Set the mode selector to M Set the lens to the desired f Manual ModeM250 and B Settings Holding the Camera Detachable Handgrip Split-image rangefinder Microprism collar Matte field FocusingMatte field focusing Split-image focusingTaking Pictures Unloading Film Rewind the film unfolding Exposure Metering System Technical INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TechniquesMetering Control Button Technical INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TechniquesOutdoor backlit subjects Scenes with high reflectivity Front-lit subject against dark backgroundPage Sunrises and sunsets Indoor backlit subjects Aperture f-number Relationship Between Shutter Speed and AperturePage Depth of Field Lens set at f/2 Suggested Applications for Exposure Compensation Exposure CompensationAutomatic Exposure Modes Page Manual Mode Duplication Work and Photomicrography STOP-DOWN Exposure Measurement For Lenses or Accessories Without Automatic DiaphragmsFor Lenses with Automatic Diaphragms Multiple Exposure Photography Unmanned Photography Self-TimerInfrared Photography Follow this procedureEyepiece Shutter Flash Photography Accessory Shoe 78 and Sync Terminal A,M SB-7E Nikon FA/Speedlight Combination ChartCLOSE-UP Photography Electronic Flash Units AccessoriesSpeedlight SB-15 Speedlight SB-16BMotor Drive MD-15 Motor DrivesMotor Drive MD-12 Data Back MF-16 MiscellaneousTo change focusing screens, follow this procedure Interchangeable Focusing ScreensType Name/style Features Focusing Screen Selection GuideLens Hoods FiltersCable Release AR-3 Anti-Cold Battery Pack DB-2Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-3 Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2EV Chart What is EV?EV Range of the Camera EV chart with 50mm f/1.4 lens Tips on Camera Care Page About the Liquid Crystal Display LCD Tips on Battery USESpecifications Exposure Self timerCompensation Film speed rangeDimensions Accessory shoeWeight body only Depth-of-fieldNippon Kogaku K.K Nikon FA