Nikon Nikon Nikomat FT, Nikon FA manual Setting Film Speed

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BASIC OPERATION continued

SETTING FILM SPEED

To program the camera to give the correct exposure with a particular film, you must set the camera to the correct film speed

Lift up the ASA/ISO film speed ring and rotate it in either direction until the red index dot 55 is opposite the film speed in use. The scale 56 on the ASA/ISO dial has settings from ASA/ISO 12 to 4000 Two lines between each number stand for intermediate settings, such as 64, 80, etc.

The film speed, indicated by an ASA/ISO number printed on both the film carton and cartridge, is a numerical rating of the film's sensitivity to a given amount of light: the higher the number, the greater the sensitivity, and vice versa.

Make sure that the exposure compensation dial 53 is set at 0. If not, turn the dial until the 0 click stops opposite the red index line 51 while depressing the exposure compensation dial locking button 59 .

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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 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 outFrame Counter Film Advance LeverMemo Holder Setting Film Speed Aperture-Priority Selecting the Shooting ModeProgrammed Shutter PriorityLens or accessory Usable Shooting Modes/Metering Method Combination ChartViewfinder Information Top refer to page 40 for more Programmed ModeControl button is in the normal out Position and the red index is not onLook 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 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 Unmanned Photography Self-TimerFollow this procedure Infrared PhotographyEyepiece Shutter Flash Photography Accessory Shoe 78 and Sync Terminal A,M SB-7E Nikon FA/Speedlight Combination ChartCLOSE-UP Photography Speedlight SB-16B AccessoriesElectronic Flash Units Speedlight SB-15Motor Drives Motor Drive MD-15Motor 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 FiltersEyepiece Magnifier DG-2 Anti-Cold Battery Pack DB-2Cable Release AR-3 Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-3What is EV? EV ChartEV 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 Film speed range Self timerExposure CompensationDepth-of-field Accessory shoeDimensions Weight body onlyNippon Kogaku K.K Nikon FA