Nikon FAA350NA manual Camera Care

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Camera Care

Do NOT ever use organic solvents like thinner or benzene.

 

It causes fire or health hazard.

WARNING

It damages the camera.

Do not use

 

Cleaning camera body

Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the camera body and clean it with a soft, clean cloth. After using the camera near seawater, wipe the camera body with a soft, clean cloth slightly moistened with pure water to remove salt, and then dry it with a dry cloth.

Cleaning mirror and lens

Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the mirror or lens. To remove fingerprints or smudges from the lens’ surface, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner.

Do not subject the camera or lens to strong vibration or shock

Do not drop the camera body and lens or hit them against a hard surface as this may damage their precision mechanism.

Do not touch the shutter curtains

The shutter is made of very thin curtains. Do not hold, poke, or blow strongly with a blower brush. Doing so may scratch, deform or tear the shutter curtains.

Avoid strong electric or magnetic fields

The camera may not function properly in strong electric or magnetic fields such as near a transmitter tower. Avoid using the camera in such locations.

Store the camera in a cool, dry place

Store the camera in a cool, dry place to prevent mold and mildew.

Keep it away from naphthalene or camphor (moth repellent), electrical appliances that generate magnetic fields or an excessively hot place such as inside a vehicle during the summer or near a heater.

Avoid extreme temperature change

An extreme temperature change can cause condensation inside the camera body. When taking the camera to a very hot place from a very cold place or vice versa, place it inside an airtight container such as a plastic bag and leave it inside a while to expose the camera gradually to the temperature change.

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Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant

If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries to protect the camera from battery leakage.

In a humid environment, store the camera inside a plastic bag with a desiccant to keep out dust, moisture and salt. Note, however, that storing leather cases in vinyl bags may cause the leather to deteriorate. Keep the batteries in a cool, dry place away from heat or humidity.

Change the desiccant occasionally since it does not absorb moisture effectively after a while.

Leaving the camera unused for a long period of time may cause mold to grow and result in malfunction. Turn the power on and release the shutter a few times once per month.

Miscellaneous

Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of the camera other than as specified in this manual.

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Contents Page Nomenclature Supplied accessoriesLCD panel LCD/Viewfinder DisplaysViewfinder Display About LCD illuminator panelCommand Dials Introduction Using your camera correctlyTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularlyContents Set Focus Mode, Focus Area AF Area Mode Mount Lens Install Batteries and Check Battery PowerLoad Film LensBasic Operation Lightly press the shutter release button to activate Battery power Appears Sufficient battery powerExposure meter Incorrect positioning of + and poles may damage the cameraMount Lens When camera is left unattended without lensCheck the lens type Press the shutter release button. Film automatically Load FilmAdvances to the first frame Rotate the focus area selector lock release Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AFSelect center focus area with the focus area selector Symbol Exposure mode Shooting characteristics Shooting characteristics of exposure modesCamera controls exposure automatically Hold Camera and Focus Situations where autofocus may not work as expected, seeHold the camera properly Camera shake and shutter speedRemove film cartridge Confirm that film is completely rewound, thenFocus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed Metering System About Metering System and ExposureExposure Photographic expressionWhen a non-CPU lens is attached Lenses give you access to all available functionsTypes of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories Lens CompatibilityFilm Autofocus Set focus mode selector to S or C for autofocus operationFocus Area AF start buttonRotate AF area mode selector to select AF area mode AF Area ModeDynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Autofocus modesSituations where autofocus may not work as expected Confirm focus indicator / and lock focusFocus Lock Press the shutter release buttonManual Focus Exposure Metering System Compose picture, focus and shoot ¡ Programmed AutoShutter-Priority Auto Shooting in Each Exposure ModeLocking shutter speed Exposure mode ∆ button to select £ Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressingSet the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command Dial £ Aperture-Priority Auto¢ Manual Adjusting the exposure. Long TimeElectronic analog exposure display Exposure factor with AF Micro-Nikkor lensPicture. Set exposure to a mode other than Manual Center-Weighted or Spot MeteringAuto Exposure Lock Metering system selector lock release to selectAuto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing Exposure CompensationWith 1/2 steps With 1/3 stepsWith one steps Multiple Exposure Long Time Exposure Exposure mode button ∆ to select ¢ ManualA tripod is recommended Panel is illuminated in greenUsing the tweezers, push the front edge of the holder Changing Focusing ScreensUpward until it clicks into place Through the viewfinder seeChanging Camera Back Data Back MF-29 Self-Timer OperationDepth of field About Depth of Field and Focus TrackingFocus Tracking Creating Custom Setting Command Dial while pressing the Custom SettingSelect a menu number by rotating the Main Button ·Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing options Switching Command Dial operations pagesEasy Exposure Compensation Film advance in multiple exposureDelay time for self-timer operation Delay time for auto meter-switch offShutter release confirmation with self-timer LED Aperture setting with lens’ aperture ring pagesOriginal default settings Two-Button ResetCanceling Custom Setting Press the · and ∆ buttons simultaneously,Types of TTL Auto Flash Accessory Shoe/Sync Terminal/Ready-LightFlash Sync Mode Features Ai-P Nikkor and Î indicates non-CPU Nikkor lenses Usable Optional SpeedlightsSet the exposure mode and confirm shutter speed Aperture Using the SpeedlightSet the flash sync mode Attach the Speedlight and set the metering systemCombinations of AF Functions Optional Accessories Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-4/Eyepiece Focusing Screens Adapter DK-7 FiltersData Back MF-29 Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4Speedlight SB-80DX Speedlight SB-27Soft case CF-57/CF-58 Accessories connected to 10-pin remote terminalNeckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 Camera Care Turn the camera power off when changing batteries TroubleshootingUse fresh batteries at low temperatures Keep batteries out of children’s reachReduction function When a Speedlight Without Red-Eye BuLb in S modeBattery power With new ones Overexposure maySpecifications SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26 Multiple exposure Activated using film advance mode dialEquipped AA-type lithium BatteryTime Bulb Exposure +20C 68FIndex Custom Setting Menu Nikon Corporation