Nikon N5005 Flash synchronization, Number, ISO film speed, Matrix Metering system

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Aperture-priority auto: User selects aperture and camera chooses shutter speed for correct exposure.

Manual: User select both shutter speed and aperture with the meter'srecommendations for correct exposure.

Fill-flash

A method of flash photography that combines flash illumination and ambient light.

Subjects lit from behind or near a window normally appear too dark in photographs, so it is recommended you use a flash for fill-in lighting.

(See "Balanced fill-flash.")

Flash synchronization

The timing of the flash so it fires coincident with the operation of the camera'sshutter.

f-number

Number that indicates brightness of film plane image. Increasing/decreasing f-number is equivalent to opening/stop- ping down lens aperture. The f-number series is 1.4, 2, 2.S, 4, 5.6, S, 11, 16, 22, 32, etc. Changing one step to the next larger number (Le., from 1111 to 1116) decreases image brightness by 1/2; moving to nearest lower number doubles the brightness.

Guide number

The number given to a flash bulb or electronic flash unit to indicate its power. A guide number may be quoted in meters or feet, and depends on the speed of the film being used. Guide numbers quoted assuming a relatively efficient reflector surrounds the flash source, e.g., an average-sized room.

ISO film speed

The international standard for representing fi lm sensitivity (speed with which it reacts to light). The higher the number, the greater the sensitivity, and vice versa. A film speed of ISO 200 is twice as fast as ISO 100, and half the speed of ISO 400 film.

LED

Light-Emitting Diode. For the N5005, used to provide indica- tions inside the viewfinder and self-timer indication.

Matrix Metering system

An advanced camera light metering system using a multi- segment sensor and computer; available Nikon SLR models F-401x1N5005, F-601/N6006, F-601 M/N6000, F4, F-S01s/NSOOSs and F-S01/NSOOS. A basic version is used with the Nikon F-401/N4004 and F-401s/N4004s models. Matrix Metering is an exclusive Nikon feature.

SLR

Single Lens Reflex. A type of camera in which you look through the camera'slens as you view through the camera finder. Other camera functions, such as light metering and flash control, also operate through the camera's lens.

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Contents Nikon Contents Operation in programmed Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Center-Weighted Fill-FlashOperation in shutter-priority Auto exposure mode Foreword Lens AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 NomenclaturePage Inside viewfinder On AF Nikkor lenses. Then lock lens Aperture at its minimum settingBasic Operation Installing Batteries Checking Batiery Power Page Loading Film Page Basic Shooting Page Page Lights up · Underexposure warning + lights up · Overexposure warningRewinding Film Open camera back and remove film cartridge Focus AutofocusWith a moving subject Taking pictures with an off-center main subject Autofocusing with AF illuminator §\il Manual Focus with Electronic Focusing ConfirmationManual Focus Using Clear Matte Field Very dark subject Special Focusing SituationsSubject with no vertical lines Low-contrast subjectShutter Speed Dial and Aperture Dial ExposureShutter Speed Dial Aperture DialAuto MULTI-PROGRAM Auto Multi-Program chartSHUTIER-PRIORITY Auto Exposure Mode Light up Flash or speedlight + lights up· orMlNIIIl.Q APERTURE-PRIORITY Exposure ModeLight up Manual Exposure Mode Correct exposure + Overexposure warning +1EVUnderexposure warning Underexposure warning 1EVTsetting Matrix Metering Exposure Metering SystemScene containing the sun Matrix Metering VS. CENTER-WEIGHTED MeteringScene containing the sun or scenes with high reflectivity Outdoor backlit subjectOutdoor backlit subject Front-lit subject Matrix Metering Center-Weighted MeteringSmall, dark subjects against a bright background Sunset scenes AEL Auto Exposure Lock button CENTER-WEIGHTED Metering for Special Exposure SituationsManual exposure mode Focus subject before pressing self-timer button SELF-TIMERTo cancel the self-timer after activating Press self-timer Automatic Balanced FILL-FLASH Flash PhotographyMatrix Balanced Fill-Flash Center-Weighted Fill-FlashShutter-priority auto exposure mode Using BUILT-IN TTL FlashAperture-priority auto and manual exposure mode Operation in programmed auto exposure mode Guide for flash shooting distance range at ISO If ready-light blinks for a few seconds after shooting Operation in shutter-priority auto exposure mode For indoor subjects 7m-4.3m 2.3 ft.-14.1 ft At 1/30 sec If ready-light blinks for a few seconds after shooting Operation in aperture-priority Auto exposure mode1239 With ready-light off, flash is charging and shutter is Operation in manual exposure mode For controlled shutter speed, see the table on If ready-light blinks for a few seconds after shooting Usable AF Nikkor Lenses Guide number BUILT-IN Flash SpecificationsIf focal length in use is 60mm or shorter If focal length in use is longer than 60mm100 Speed lights flash exposure mode Nikon Speedlight Speedlight Compatibility ChartTIL auto Non-TIL Guide Number SystemLenses When mountable non-AF Nikkor lenses are usedLens compatibility Focusing Exposure ControlAccessory Compatibility Never touch the shutter curtains Camera Care TipsPage Few times every month Replace all batteries at the same time Specifications Page With AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 Page Glossary Number Flash synchronizationISO film speed Matrix Metering systemTTL auto flash TTLViewfinder Information Exposure indicator LEOs without flash Ready-light LEDNikon Corporation Nikon