Nikon Nikon FA, Nikon Nikomat FT manual Accessory Shoe 78 and Sync Terminal

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The accessory shoe of the FA allows direct mounting of the Nikon Speedlight SB-15, SB-16B, SB-18, SB-19 or other electronic flash with an ISO-type mounting foot. Other flash units may be mounted with a flash unit coupler (see table on page 61). Four electrica contacts 59 60 61 67 in the shoe provide the following: proper synchronization of the flash unit, automatic flash output stop, identification of a TTL flash unit, and both ready-light indication in the camera's viewfinder (via and LED) and autoswitching to the proper sync speed of 1/250sec. with Nikon dedicated flash units.

To use flashbulbs or an electronic flash unit without a hot- shoe contact, use the camera's sync terminal. The FA's sync terminal with a protective screw-in cover, accepts all standard plug-in PC cords It is also threaded for use with a Nikon screw-in PC cord.

The FA features an X-sync contact only, allowing electronic flash units to be synchronized at a speed of 1/250sec or slower To prevent mistakes, the camera also offers automatic switchover of the shutter speed for proper synchronization with the SB-15, SB-16B, SB-18, SB-19, etc., as shown in the table on the next page. For creative fill-in flash effects, you can set the speed manually to 1/250sec or below and the shutter fires at the speed set with the speed in use displayed in the viewfinder.

Flashhulbs can also be used at the following shutter speed sync ranges.

Shutter speed 1/4000 1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250 1/125 1/60 1/30-1 M250 B (sec.)

Speedlight

M, FP and MF

Flashbulbs

Synchronized

Cannot be use

The use of other manufacturers' flash units, even with the same ISO-type mounting foot, may cause abnormalities to the IC circuitry. Units having a high voltage synchro circuit may also affect shutter speed precision.

When using a special electronic flash unit that has provision for time lag, adjust the shutter speed down to 1/125 sec. or slower according to the time lag.

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Contents Nikon Nomenclature Page Page Contents Foreword Remove the battery clip Insert batteries. Wipe the bat Installing BatteriesBasic Operation 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 rotateFilm Advance Lever Frame CounterMemo Holder Setting Film Speed Shutter Priority Selecting the Shooting ModeProgrammed Aperture-PriorityUsable Shooting Modes/Metering Method Combination Chart Lens or accessoryViewfinder Information Position and the red index is not on Programmed ModeControl button is in the normal out 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 Suggested Applications for Exposure Compensation Exposure CompensationAutomatic Exposure Modes Page Manual Mode Duplication Work and Photomicrography STOP-DOWN Exposure Measurement For Lenses or Accessories Without Automatic DiaphragmsFor Lenses with Automatic Diaphragms Multiple Exposure Photography Self-Timer Unmanned PhotographyInfrared Photography Follow this procedureEyepiece Shutter Flash Photography Accessory Shoe 78 and Sync Terminal A,M Nikon FA/Speedlight Combination Chart SB-7ECLOSE-UP Photography Speedlight SB-15 AccessoriesElectronic Flash Units Speedlight SB-16BMotor Drive MD-15 Motor DrivesMotor Drive MD-12 Miscellaneous Data Back MF-16Interchangeable Focusing Screens To change focusing screens, follow this procedureFocusing Screen Selection Guide Type Name/style FeaturesFilters Lens HoodsRight-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-3 Anti-Cold Battery Pack DB-2Cable Release AR-3 Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2EV Chart What is EV?EV Range of the Camera EV chart with 50mm f/1.4 lens Tips on Camera Care Page Tips on Battery USE About the Liquid Crystal Display LCDSpecifications Compensation Self timerExposure Film speed rangeWeight body only Accessory shoeDimensions Depth-of-fieldNippon Kogaku K.K Nikon FA