Nikon Nikon FA, Nikon Nikomat FT manual Indoor backlit subjects

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Indoor backlit subjects

If the main subject is indoors in front of a bright window, underexposure may occur even it the subject occupies a large portion of the picture area because the difference in contrast between subject and background is too great for the camera to handle And even with centerweighted metering. the results may not be acceptable when shooting on automatic. The best solution is to switch to the manual mode (in which centerweighted metering is always in operation) and make manual exposure compensation as explained on page 52. As an alternative use an electronic flash to obtain correct exposure for the main subject.

Indoor backlit subject

Automatic Multi-pattern

Centerweighted

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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