Nikon Nikon FA, Nikon Nikomat FT manual Specifications

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SPECIFICATIONS

Type of camera

35mm single-lens reflex

Picture format

24mm X 36mm (standard 35 mm film

 

format)

Lens mount

Nikon bayonet mount

Lenses

More than 60 Nikkor and Nikon Series

 

E lenses available

Viewfiner

Fixed eyelevel pentaprism type; 0.8X

 

magnification with 50mm lens set at

 

infinity; 93°/0 frame coverage; eye

 

piece shutter provided

Focusing screen

Matte/Fresnel focusing screen with

 

central split-image rangefinder spot

 

and microprism collar (Nikon Type K2

 

screen); two other types of screens

 

available optionally (Type B2 and E2)

Exposure metering

TTL full-aperture exposure

 

measurement; employs two silicon

 

photo diodes (SPD's) with automatic

 

multi-pattern and centerweighted

 

metering methods; selection of

 

metering method via metering control

 

button

 

Automatic multi-pattern metering:

 

Light is individually measured from five

 

separate areas of focusing screen,

 

providing correct automatic exposure,

 

even in difficult lighting situations

 

Centerweighted metering: Major

 

portion of meter's sensitivity

 

concentrated in 12mm dia. center spot

 

of focusing screen

Exposure meter

Meter turned on when shutter release

switch

button is depressed halfway; meter

 

stays on for approx. 16 sec. after

 

finger is lifted off button

Metering range

EV1 to EV20 at ASA/ISO 100 with f/1.4

 

lens

Exposure control range Automatic multi-pattern metering:

 

EV1 to EV16-1/3 at ASA/ISO 100 with

 

50mmf/1.4 lens.

 

Centerweighted metering: EV1 to

 

EV20 at ASA/ISO 100 with 50mmf/1.4

 

lens.

Exposure control

Three automatic exposure modes: P

 

(programmed), S (shutter-priority) and

 

A (aperture-priority); M (manual)

 

exposure mode also provided

 

P mode: Shutter speed and aperture

 

are both set automatically and

 

steplessly; normal program operative

 

with all Al-type lenses. high-speed

 

program operative with Al S Nikkor and

 

Nikon Series E lens of 135mm or

 

longer

 

S mode: Shutter speed set manually

 

while aperture is set automatically and

 

steplessly; shutter speed automatically

 

corrected for correct exposure in case

 

shutter speed you set is improper.

 

A mode: Aperture set manually while

 

shutter speed is set automatically and

 

steplessly

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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 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 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 Speedlight SB-15 AccessoriesElectronic Flash Units 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 HoodsRight-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-3 Anti-Cold Battery Pack DB-2Cable Release AR-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 Compensation Self timerExposure Film speed rangeWeight body only Accessory shoeDimensions Depth-of-fieldNippon Kogaku K.K Nikon FA