Nikon Nikon FA, Nikon Nikomat FT manual Look through the viewfinder and check the exposure

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Look through the viewfinder and check the exposure

4. information. Depress the shutter release button halfway and you will see the LCD showing the shutter speed (as a reciprocal) selected by the camera to provide correct exposure. Note that a slow shutter speed results in blurred images (techniques for avoiding blurred images are explained on page 46).

Warning Indications

If the LCD shows Hl, this means the scene is too-bright, indicating over exposure may occur. In this case, use a neutral density (ND) filter or change to a slower speed film

If the LCD displays Lo, this means the scene is too dark, indicating under exposure may occur. Use an electronic flash or change to faster film.

If the LCD shows FEE, this means the aperture ring 65 is not set at f/11 or a larger f-number. Reset the lens to its minimum aperture. When using an Al-modified Nikkor lens, a Nikon Teleconverter TC-200, TC-300, or TC-14, or a PK ring this warning will not appear. So, be sure to set the aperture to its minimum. However, even if the aperture is set incorrectly, you can stil get the correct exposure (in most cases), but the programmed aperture will be restricted to the range between the lens maximum aperture and the actual aperture you set on the lens.

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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 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 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 Accessories Electronic Flash UnitsSpeedlight SB-15 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 HoodsAnti-Cold Battery Pack DB-2 Cable Release AR-3Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-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 Self timer ExposureCompensation Film speed rangeAccessory shoe DimensionsWeight body only Depth-of-fieldNippon Kogaku K.K Nikon FA