Nikon Nikon Nikomat FT, Nikon FA manual Mounting the Lens, Usable Lenses

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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.

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Contents Nikon Nomenclature Page Page Contents Foreword Installing Batteries Remove the battery clip Insert batteries. Wipe the batBasic 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 outFrame Counter Film Advance LeverMemo 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 Exposure Compensation Suggested Applications for Exposure CompensationAutomatic Exposure Modes Page Manual Mode Duplication Work and Photomicrography For Lenses or Accessories Without Automatic Diaphragms STOP-DOWN Exposure MeasurementFor Lenses with Automatic Diaphragms Multiple Exposure Photography Unmanned Photography Self-TimerFollow this procedure Infrared PhotographyEyepiece 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 Drives Motor Drive MD-15Motor 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-2What is EV? EV ChartEV 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