Nikon Nikon Nikomat FT, Nikon FA manual SHUTTER-PRIORITY Mode

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BASIC OPERATION continued

S (SHUTTER-PRIORITY) MODE

Set the mode selector to S.	2.	Set the lens to it’s minimum
1.	2.	aperture.

Set the shutter speed dial to

3. the desired shutter speed. The numbers on the dial are reciprocals, e.g., 4000 means 1/4000sec. The 250 engraved in red indicates the fastest sync speed for an electronic flash unit. Each setting has a click stop; intermediate settings cannot be used. Use fast shutter speed to freeze motion or use slow speeds to produce a deliberate blur. Note that in the S mode, M250 and B settings cannot be used. (to prevent accidental missetting of the dial, a locking mechanism is provided.)

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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 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 outMemo Holder Frame CounterFilm Advance Lever 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 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 Unmanned Photography Self-TimerEyepiece Shutter Follow this procedureInfrared Photography 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 Drive MD-12 Motor DrivesMotor Drive MD-15 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-3EV Range of the Camera What is EV?EV Chart 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