Nikon EL2 instruction manual Foreword

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FOREWORD

The Nikon EL2 camera offers the serious photo- grapher the highest standard of quality, performance, convenience and versatility available in an auto 35mm SLR camera. The EL2 is engineered to take the guess- work out of photography with automatic features anyone can learn to use in minutes. To get the most out of your Nikon EL2 camera, study the instruc- tions carefully and practice using the controls before you load any film in the camera. Keep this booklet handy for ready reference until you have mastered its basics, and follow the suggestions for camera care given on page 40. The few moments you spend famil- iarizing yourself with the camera will guarantee you the best results and increase your picture-taking enjoyment many times over.

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Contents Nikon Nomenclature Frame counter Brief Guide to Camera Handling Page Contents Foreword Preparation for USE Installing the BatteryRemoving the Battery Preparation for USE Prior to Shooting Operation of Camera Controls Setting the Film SpeedSetting the Shutter Speed Operation of Camera CON Setting the ApertureFilm-Advance Lever Shutter Release Button Lock Frame CounterOperation of Camera Controls Unloading Film Holding the Camera Operation via Cable Release Shutter Release OperationPage Out of focus Focus Infrared Photography FocusingDepth of Field Depth of Field Page Exposure Measurement MEn j Manual Shutter Speed Selection Exposure MeasurementAmount of light reaching the film plane is deter Metering Range Metering with a bright area in the center will STOP-DOWN Exposure Measurement For automatic diaphragm lenses with no coupling ridge 0T\B4W Exposure Compensation AdjustmentsAuto exposure control at full aperture EV Range of the CameraFull-aperture metering How to read the EV range chartSection C Nikon Flash SynchronizationMirror Lockup Tips on Camera Care Page Changing the Lens Coupling Lever Lock/Release Operation Auto Winder AW-1 AccessoriesPage FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS Page Nippon Kogaku K.K