BASIC OPERATION continued
MOUNTING THE LENS
Lenses usable with the Nikon FA are Al-S Nikkor, Nikon Series E, Al-Nikkor, most Al-modified, and certain special lenses shown at the right. First line up the aperture/distance index 44 on the lens with the lens mounting index 15 on the camera body. Then twist the lens mounting ring 46 counterclockwise until the lens clicks into place Confirm that the aperture/distance index is exactly at the top.
To remove: While pushing the lens release button lens mounting ring clockwise until the lens comes off
•When changing lenses with him loaded in the camera, be care- ful not to expose the mirror box to direct sunlight.
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Usable Lenses
The following lenses are usable with the Nikon FA: Al-S Nikkor lenses
Nikon Series E lenses
Al Nikkor (including Al-modified Nikkor) lenses
Reflex Nikkor 500mm f/8
PC Nikkor 28mm f/3.5
Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 IF
Ref ex-Nikkor 1000mm f/11 (No.143001 or higher) Ret ex-Nikkor 2000mm f/11 (No.200311 or higher) PC-Nikkor 28mm f/4 (No 180901 or higher)
PC-Nikkor 35mm f/2.8 (No 851000 or lower or No. 906201 or higher)
Zoom-Nikkor 180-600mm f/8 ED (No.174167 or higher) Zoom-Nikkor 200-600mm f/9.5 (No.300491 or higher) Zoom-Nikkor 360-1200mm f/11 ED (No.174088 or higher)
•The last seven lenses having serial numbers not listed
above cannot be mounted on the FA as they hit the cam era's meter coupling lever13 However, they can be used after modification. In addition, Al-modification of most non-AI lenses having a meter coupling shoe 49 is available. Do not attempt to mount older Nikkor lenses which have not been Al-modified, as they might damage the camera. For further information concerning lens modification, please contact your local authorized Nlkon dealer
•The following lenses cannot be used on the FA even if they are modified to have the Al facility:
55mm f/1.2 (No. 184711-970110) 28mm f/3.5 (No. 625611-999999) 35mm U14 (No. 385001-400000)
•If you use lenses other than those manufactured by Nikon, proper performance may not be obtained and they may even damage the camera.