Nikon Nikon Nikomat FT, Nikon FA manual Tips on Battery USE, About the Liquid Crystal Display LCD

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TIPS ON BATTERY USE

Keep batteries away from infants and small children, In case a battery is accidentally swallowed, call a doctor immediately as the material inside the batteries may be fatal.

Battery power falls off in extremely cold temperatures and this may cause the camera to cease to operate. In this situation, use new batteries and protect the camera body from the cold. Note that battery power will be recovered as soon as the temperature becomes normal.

When not using the camera for a long period of time, take the batteries out and store them in a cool (below 20°C), dry place. Should the batteries be left in the battery chamber for a long period of time, insufficient contact may occur due to battery contamination. Thus, it is good practice to periodically clean the batteries and the contact section in the battery chamber with a soft cloth. If the battery chamber is stained by a leaking battery, remove the batteries at once and clean the chamber.

Never mix new and old batteries or batteries of different makes.

Always check battery power before every shooting session. It is a good idea to have spare batteries on hand during a lengthy shooting assignment.

Never disassemble batteries or dispose of them by burning.

ABOUT THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)

To keep the LCD in top working order, note the following:

At high temperatures (over approx. 60°C); the whole surface turns black so that the exposure information cannot be read. However, this situation will return to normal when the temperature drops.

Avoid storing the camera in excessively hot places, such as in a car parked in direct sunlight or inside the trunk. You may shorten the LCD's life by doing so.

When the temperature goes below freezing, the response time decreases as the liquid crystal becomes more viscose.

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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 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 outFilm Advance Lever Frame CounterMemo Holder 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 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 Unmanned Photography Self-TimerInfrared Photography Follow this procedureEyepiece Shutter 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-15 Motor DrivesMotor Drive MD-12 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 Chart What is EV?EV Range of the Camera 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