Nikon Nikon Nikomat FT manual STOP-DOWN Exposure Measurement, For Lenses with Automatic Diaphragms

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STOP-DOWN EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT

Stop-down exposure measurement must be made whenever the aperture ring of the lens doesn't couple with the meter coupling lever ,~ of the camera. After focusing and switching on the meter, follow these procedures:

For Lenses with Automatic Diaphragms

In P, S, or A mode: Push the depth-of-field preview lever all the way down, manually stop the lens down or open it up to your desired f-number, and trip the shutter while holding the lever. Note that, with the lever depressed. metering is automatically switched to centerweighted

In M mode: Hold down the preview lever and turn the shutter speed dial and/or lens aperture ring until the LCD shows -+, indicating correct exposure on manual. Release the preview lever and take the shot.

•If the depth-of-field /ever is pushed down in the P or S mode, the shooting mode is automatically switched to the A mode; also the LCD shows the shutter speed selected by the camera for the aperture in use In the s mode, the shutter speed indication showing the shutter speed set on the dial does not disappear.

For Lenses or Accessories Without Automatic Diaphragms

In A mode only: P and S modes should not be used. Stop the lens down manually until the desired shutter speed appears in the viewfinder Then take the picture.

In M mode: Adjust the shutter speed or aperture until the -+ indi- cation appears above M

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For Fixed-Aperture Lenses, Photomicrography, or Astrophotography

In P, S, or A mode: No adjustment of aperture and shutter

speed is necessary; just take the picture.In M mode: Adjust the shutter speed dial until the LCD shows -+, indicating correct exposure on manual. If correct exposure is unobtainable, use an ND (neutral density) filter or electronic flash unit As a last resort, change to a faster or slower film.

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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 Programmed Selecting the Shooting ModeShutter Priority Aperture-PriorityLens or accessory Usable Shooting Modes/Metering Method Combination ChartViewfinder Information Control button is in the normal out Programmed ModePosition 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 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 Electronic Flash Units AccessoriesSpeedlight SB-15 Speedlight SB-16BMotor 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 FiltersCable Release AR-3 Anti-Cold Battery Pack DB-2Right-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 About the Liquid Crystal Display LCD Tips on Battery USESpecifications Exposure Self timerCompensation Film speed rangeDimensions Accessory shoeWeight body only Depth-of-fieldNippon Kogaku K.K Nikon FA