Nikon F4S, F4 Body Only instruction manual Foreword --------------~

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Thank you for purchasing the F4. We'resure it will make photography more exciting and rewarding than ever.

With a wealth of exciting new features, the Nikon F4 is designed to be as up to date as you are in your approach to photography. Ultra-fast autofocus, versatile Matrix Metering, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, an unprecedented fast shutter speed of 1/ 8000 sec. and flash sync speed of 1/250 sec. , top film advance speed of 5.7 fps, are just the beginning of what you'll discover in this ergonomically designed camera. At the same time, the F4 retains compatibility with virtually all Nikon lenses present and past, and a great many of the accessories and attachments that make the Nikon System the most comprehensive in all 35mm SLR photography.

We would like to think that the F4 is not only the fruit of Nikon'scommitment to perfec- tion, but is also Nikon's joint creation with everyone committed to fine photography, including yourself.

Get to know your F4, but before using it, be sure to read this manual thoroughly.

-For F4 series cameras, Nikon offers two versions - Nikon F4s with High Speed Battery Pack MB-21 containing six M-type batteries, and Nikon F4 with Battery Pack MB-20 containing four M-type batteries.

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Contents Nikon CONTENTS--------------~ Lenses Foreword --------------~ Nomenclature Page Page Multi-Meter Finder DP-20 Body side display Finder side displayHigh Speed Battery Pack MB-21 Battery Pack MB-20 Lens AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 Mounting the Lens To removeInstalling Batieries With High Speed Battery Pack MB-21Page With Battery Pack MB-20 Checking Batiery Power LRSe-eCl, Cs or ~ Page ~~f~~.I!.~ Loading FilmFully depress shutter release button film Exposure mode Focus modeFilm advance mode Shooting ~ \ \~. \II IVI r Page Power rewind Rewinding FilmManual rewind Film Speed Dial OX-Coded FilmManual Film Speed Setting Single-frame shooting S Continuous shooting CH, CL, CsMode Selection Focus Modes Manual Focus with Electronic RangefinderPage Manual Focus Using Clear Matte Field Single Servo Autofocus S AutofocusContinuous Servo Autofocus C Page Focus Tracking Page Taking Pictures with Main Subject Off-Center Single Servo AutofocusContinuous Servo Autofocus Special Focusing Situations Autofocus with Optional Autofocus Speedlights Freeze Focus Exposure Metering Systems Matrix MeteringCenter-Weighted Metering Ce Spot Metering eMetering System Selection Matrix MeteringCenter-Weighted Metering Spot Metering Manual Exposure Mode Exposure Modes~~Pf~ +1.....-t /C Dual Program Chart e.g., 50mm f/1 .4 , ISO Programmed Auto Exposure Modes PH, PPage With Multi-Meter Finder With other findersShutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode S Page LeG Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode a With Multi-Meter Finder Correct exposure For lenses and other systems without automatic diaphragms Stop-Down Exposure MeteringFor lenses with fixed apertures Automatic Exposure Modes AE-L Auto Exposure Lock Button@ ,,--,,I Exposure Compensation Dial Center-Weighted Metering Examples Manual Exposure Mode Ce E c Auto Exposure Bracketing Setting Shutier Speed DialSetting DEPTH-OF-FIELD Preview Button AF-LMeter Coupling Lever Mirror Lockup Lever SELF-TIMER Multiple Exposure Lever Alternative Shutter Release Button Viewfinder Illuminator Switch Sync TerminalNikon MULTI-METER Finder DP-20Diopter Adjustment Knob Eyepiece Shutter LeverAccessory Shoe Flashphotographv Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash in Each Exposure Mode Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash in a Mode Center-Weighted Fill-Flash Matrix Balanced Fill-FlashStandard TTL Flash Rear-Curtain Sync Flash Photography Multiple Flash Photography Lens Compatibility Chart LensesPage Interchangeable Viewfinders AE Action Finder DA-20Waist-Level Finder DW-20 6X High-Magnification Finder DW-21DW-21 DW-20 Interchangeable Focusing Screens Focusing Screen Selector Guide Type EPower Sources Nikon External Power Regulator MB-22Nikon Multi-Power High-Speed Battery Pack MB-23 Nikon AC/OC Converter MA-4 and External Power cord MC-11Optional Speedlights Optional Camera Backs Nikon Multi-Control Back MF-23Nikon Data Back MF-22 Nikon 2S0-Exp. Multi-Control Back MF-24Viewing Accessories Nikon Eyepiece Correction LensesNikon Rubber Eyecup DK-2 Nikon Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-3Nikon Eyepiece Magnifier OG-2 Nikon Eyepiece Adapter OK-?Nikon Auto Extension Rings Nikon Bellows Attachment PB-6Nikon Repro-Copy Outfit PF-4 Nikon Focusing Stage PG-2Nikon Macro Adapter Ring BR- 2A Remote Control Accessories Nikon Modulite Remote Control Set ML-2Nikon Remote Cord with Button Release MC-12A Nikon Remote Cord MC-4ANikon Pistol Grip Model 2 and Connecting Cord MC-3A Nikon Connecting Cords MC-17 and MC-17SNikon Intervalometer MT-2 Nikon Cable Release AR-3 and Double Cable Release AR-7Camera Care Tips Page 104 Page Autofocus Multiple exposure Via leverFocusing screen Film speed settingEyepoint Film speed rangeNumber of 3S-exposure film rolls per set of fresh baHeries BatteriesPage Sec. or higher do not set to 11125 sec. or slower 110 Nikon