Nikon Nikon FA, Nikon Nikomat FT manual

Nikon FA, 1983-1989

Modern Classic SLRs Series : Nikon FA - Specifications

Type of camera

Picture format

Lens mount

Lenses

Viewfiner

35mm single-lens reflex

24mm X 36mm (standard 35 mm film format)

Nikon bayonet mount, Maximum aperture index that works with Automatic with AI-S and AI Nikkor lenses

Standard lenses during its official availablity: AI-S Nikkor 50mm F1.2, 50mm F1.4, 50mm F1.8 and with options of more than 60 Nikkor and Nikon Series E lenses available.

Fixed eyelevel pentaprism type; 0.8X magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity; 93° frame coverage; eyepiece shutter provided, Finder diopter: Minus 1+-0.5 dpt

Viewfinder information:

A:Ready-light LED

B:LCD panel; 7-segments, 4-digit

C:ADR aperture f-number in use

D:Shutter Speed in set

E)Exposure compensation mark - will light up when exposure compensation in use

Focusing screen	Interchangeable matte/fresnel focusing screen with central split-image rangefinder spot
	and microprism collar (Nikon Type K2) as standard; two other types of screens
	available optionally (Type B2 and E2). How to change focusing screens: By pulling the
	focusing screen, release latch at the top front of the mirror hox. A special tweezers is
	provided for screens change.
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 switch Meter turned on when shutter release 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	Automatic multi-pattern metering: EV1 to EV16-1/3 at ASA/ISO 100 with
range	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, exposure mode selected via Mode Changeover knob.

Pmode: 'P' mode: With minimum aperture setting of the lens, the the FA automatically selects the optimum combination of shutter speed and lens aperture settings for correct exposure by the pre-arranged program of its microcomputer. Also, the FA's micro-computer activates the High-Speed program automatically via Focal Length (Fmm) signal when a Nikkor, Nikon Series E or any of the AF Nikkor lenses of 135mm or longer are used. Note: High-Speed program operable lenses are Al-S Nikkor, Nikon Series E, AF Nikkor lenses and 'newer' teleconverters for Shutter speed AI-S type.

Smode: 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.

Exposure information

Exposure compensation

Film speed range

Shutter

Shutter speeds

Shutter Release:

Power Switch:

Film advance lever

Amode: Aperture set manually while shutter speed is set automatically and steplessly

Mmode: Both aperture and shutter speed set manually.

Pmode: Viewfinder LCD shows discrete shutter speed closest to automatically selected speed; LCD also shows HI or Lo indication to warn of over- or underexposure or FEE to warn of aperture missetting.

Smode: LCD shows discrete f-number closest to automatically selected aperture or discrete shutter speed closest to automatcally selected speed when manually set shutter speed is improper; LCD also shows HI or Lo to warn of overor underexposure or FEE to warn of aperture missetting; manually set shutter speed always shown via shutter speed indication.

Amode: LCD shows discrete shutter speed closest to automatically selected speed; LCD also shows HI or Lo to warn of over- or underexposure; manually set aperture always shown via ADR window.

Mmode: LCD shows manually set shutter speed preceded by M; -+ indicates correct exposure with + or - indicating over or underexposure; manually set aperture always shown via ADR window.

±2 EV compensation (in one-third increments) possible via dial; red LED exposure compensation mark visible in viewfinder when meter is on.

ASA/ISO 12 to 4000

Electromagnetically controlled vertical travel, metal focal plane shutter with titanium curtains.

Stepless speed from 1 to 1/4000 sec. in automatic exposure modes (except S mode); ceramic-oscillator-controlled discrete speeds from 1 to 1/4000 sec. in S and M modes; mechanically controlled, 1/250 sec. at M250 setting and long exposure at B setting available.

At 1-1/4000 sec dial settings, depressing shutter release button halfway turns power switch on and further depressing turns magnetic release switch on and to release shutter. At 'M' 1/250 sec and 'B' settings, shutter releases mechanically.

Power switch is turned on when shutter release button is depressed halfway; it remains on for approx 16 sec. after finder is lifted off the button. By setting shutter dial to M250 and B, power switch turns off.

Wound in single stroke with 30° stand-off angle and 135° winding angle; doubles as shutter release button lock

Automatic film advance

Possible with optional Motor Drive MD-15 or MD-12

Frame counter

Film rewind

Self timer

Eyepiece shutter

Depth-of-field preview lever

Shutter Speed Ring Lock:

Additive type, self resetting until the frame counter reaches '1'. Shutter fires at 1/250 sec at any shutter speed except 'B'; LCD in the viewfinder displays 'C 250' on P, S and A modes, while 'MC 250' on M mode.

Via folding crank and rewind button in baseplate

Self timer: 8 - 14 sec delayed exposure; mechanical type: can be cancellable after setting.

Prevents stray light from entering viewfinder during unmanned operation

Provides visual verification of depth of field; with lever depressed, centerweighted metering only available (i.e. P and S modes changed into full-aperture center-weighted metering on A mode; A and M modes changed into stopped-down center weighted metering.)

Release by depressing the Shutter Dial Lock release button at the back, just below the Shutter speed dial.

Reflex mirror	Automatic instant-return type
Multiple exposures	Possible via lever
Camera back	Hinged interchangeable type with memo holder; interchangeable with Data Back MF-16
	or MF-12
Data back contacts	Two contacts are provided for the Data Back MF-16 (Earlier MF-12 is not operative
	thru these contacts, you MUST use the cable supplied to plug into the PC terminal).
Handgrip	Detachable type provides comfortable shooting; must be detached when attaching motor
	drive
Accessory shoe	Standard ISO-type contains hot-shoe contact, ready-light contact. TTL flash auto-stop
	signal contact and monitor contact; accepts Nikon SB-15, SB-16B or SB-18 or any
	dedicated Nikon flash units for TTL direct flash output control using camera's SPD
	metering cell.
Sync terminal	Threaded type provided for off-camera or multiple flash photography
Flash synchronization	Speeds of 1/250 sec or slower with electronic f ash: with Nikon dedicated flash unit,
	flash sync automat cal y set to 1/250 sec when camera is set at any automatic exposure
	mode or when shutter speed die s set at 1/500 or higher in manual mode; at slower
	speed on manual, shutter fires at speed set
Flash ready-light	Viewfinder LED lights up when Nikon dedicated flash unit is completely recycled;
	blinks to warn of insufficient light output or improper shulter speed dial or film speed
	setting
Batteries	One 3V lithium battery, two 1.55V s Iver oxide batteries or two 1.5V
	alkaline-manganese batteries. Battery power is supply by MD-15 automatically when
	mounted.
Dimensions	Approx, 142.5mm (W) x 92mm (H) x 64.5rnm (D)
Weight (body only)	Approx 625 g

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