Nikon Nikon FA, Nikon Nikomat FT manual Frame Counter, Film Advance Lever, Memo Holder

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Frame Counter

The additive type frame counter is graduated from S, two dots, 1, 2, 4— up to 36—in even numbers with odd numbers indicated by white dots in between The frame counter ad" advances a single frame by one complete stroke of the film advance lever. After reaching frame 36 of a 36exposure roll of film m, the counter will not operate. however, film will be advanced until the actual end of the film roll. The frame counter automatically resets to S when the camera back is opened.

Film Advance Lever

To advance the film, wind the lever to the right completely until it stops The lever returns to the standoff position as soon as you take your thumb off the lever. A single complete stroke advances the film one frame and simultaneously cocks the shutter.

•If the lever becomes difficult to oper- ate at the beginning of the roll, this means that' the film is not winding onto the takeup spool properly. In this case, rewind the film immediately and load again

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To remind yourself of the type of film and number of exposures, clip off the end of the film carton and insert it into the memo holder. Of course. you car use the holder to store something else like your name card or a handwritten note

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Contents Nikon Nomenclature Page Page Contents Foreword Basic Operation Installing BatteriesRemove the battery clip Insert batteries. Wipe the bat 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 rotateMemo Holder Frame CounterFilm Advance Lever Setting Film Speed Shutter Priority Selecting the Shooting ModeProgrammed Aperture-PriorityUsable Shooting Modes/Metering Method Combination Chart Lens or accessoryViewfinder Information Position and the red index is not on Programmed ModeControl button is in the normal out 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 Automatic Exposure Modes Exposure CompensationSuggested Applications for Exposure Compensation Page Manual Mode Duplication Work and Photomicrography For Lenses with Automatic Diaphragms For Lenses or Accessories Without Automatic DiaphragmsSTOP-DOWN Exposure Measurement Multiple Exposure Photography Self-Timer Unmanned PhotographyEyepiece Shutter Follow this procedureInfrared Photography Flash Photography Accessory Shoe 78 and Sync Terminal A,M Nikon FA/Speedlight Combination Chart SB-7ECLOSE-UP Photography Speedlight SB-15 AccessoriesElectronic Flash Units Speedlight SB-16BMotor Drive MD-12 Motor DrivesMotor Drive MD-15 Miscellaneous Data Back MF-16Interchangeable Focusing Screens To change focusing screens, follow this procedureFocusing Screen Selection Guide Type Name/style FeaturesFilters Lens HoodsRight-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-3 Anti-Cold Battery Pack DB-2Cable Release AR-3 Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2EV Range of the Camera What is EV?EV Chart EV chart with 50mm f/1.4 lens Tips on Camera Care Page Tips on Battery USE About the Liquid Crystal Display LCDSpecifications Compensation Self timerExposure Film speed rangeWeight body only Accessory shoeDimensions Depth-of-fieldNippon Kogaku K.K Nikon FA