Nomenclature/Controls, Camera body | Nikon 1799 instruction

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Nikon 1799 instruction manual Nomenclature/Controls, Camera body

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Page Contents 87-148 Introduction Main features of the F6Supplied accessories Body cap Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Using your camera correctlyTake test shots Marks used in this manual Nomenclature/Controls Camera body Camera strap eyelet Exposure compensation button Sub-Command Dial 12-13 Depth-of-field preview buttonMetering system selector 22, 45, 82 Top LCD panel Shutter speed 66, 70 Viewfinder display152 138 Rear LCD panel shooting data displays Rear LCD panel menu displays Film Command Dials and operating buttonsSetting ISO film speed x Exposure Flash Menu operation Multi-selectorFocus area selection Shooting data display Basic Operation Installing Batteries Backup battery When camera’s built-in clock has been resetPower source other than 3V lithium batteries Checking Battery Power Shutter release button operation and exposure meter Indications and battery status Indications when the camera power is offFor setting language and date, see pages 34 Mounting a Lens Turn the power switch offLock aperture at the minimum setting Mount the lens to the camera body Non-CPU Nikkor lens When camera is left unattended without a lensAttaching/detaching the lens For details on lens compatibility, see Loading Film and Setting Film Advance Mode DX-coded film Loading/removing filmFilm slack Film rewind knob Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AF Set the AF Area mode selector to gNormal display Focus mode set to S or C Characteristics of AF Area modesAF Area mode Characteristic Setting Metering System and Exposure Mode Characteristics of exposure modes Symbol Exposure mode Shooting situationsMetering Systems Compose your shot Holding the Camera and FocusingHold the camera properly Keep your elbow propped against your body for support Composing frame Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40Camera shake Focus indicationsPage For self-timer operation, x For remote control operation, x Focus TrackingImprinting/recording shooting data Rewinding the Film Film rewind knob Display Language menu Setting Language and Date/TimeSetting language Select a language Setting date/time Set date and time Set date display order Complete the procedureSelect date display order Internal clock Detailed Operation Lens Compatibility CPU Nikkor Mode Lens/accessories AI-S or AI type Nikkor, Series-E Non-CPU Nikkor Lenses that cannot be attached to the TC-16A Teleconverter Using a non-CPU Nikkor lensAccessories that can be attached under certain conditions Limitations of non-CPU Nikkor lenses AI lens Using a non-AI lensAI lens and non-AI lens Non-AI lens Lens Compatibility Film Aligning frame counter and number of frame on the filmConfirming film advance status Setting and confirming film speed Film Selecting film advance mode Recommended Film rewinding with button operation When rewinding film, make sure the film rewind knob is downWhen battery power is very low, or at low Number will blink in the top LCD panel and viewfinder Rewinding film using the film rewind crank Film rewind R1 buttonFrame counter Selecting AF Servo Priority. Focus is not locked when / appearsAutofocus Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority AF-S Manual focus AF start buttonAutofocus operation on lens Set the AF Area mode selector to a position other than j Selecting focus area Selected focus area is highlighted. f Group Dynamic AF Mode Selecting AF Area mode Rotate AF Area mode selector to select AF Area mode Pattern 2 Center Pattern 1 Center defaultPattern 1 Closest Pattern 2 Closest AF Servo AF Area Mode Rear LCD Focus area Panel Combinations of AF functions Single Servo AF AF-SManual Focusing operation Suitable shooting situation Combinations of AF functions Continuous Servo AF AF-C Focusing operation Single Servo AF Confirm focus indicator / and lock focusFocus lock Continuous Servo AF Recompose while focus is locked and shoot Subject appears smaller than the focus area Subject is dominated by regular geometric patternsFocus zone contains areas of extreme contrast Subject contains many detailed elements Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Manual Focus Exposure Metering System Selecting exposure metering system3D Color Matrix Metering Center-Weighted Metering Spot MeteringFilters that require filter factor Shooting in Each Exposure Mode ¡ Programmed AutoFlexible Program Program chart Aperture F4 Shutter-Priority Auto Changing from Manual to Shutter-Priority Auto Locking shutter speed Disappears in the LCD panel and viewfinder £ Aperture-Priority Auto Locking aperture ¢ Manual Locking shutter speed/aperture Lens aperture ring Electronic analog exposure displayExposure factor with AF Micro-Nikkor lens Non-CPU lens Auto Exposure Lock Locked exposure area in each metering system Auto Exposure Lock in autofocus operation Exposure Compensation Auto Exposure Bracketing Combination of number of shots and compensated EV value Indication Number Bracketing indicator Canceling Auto Exposure Bracketing If the end of the film roll is reached during BracketingAuto Exposure Bracketing and other functions Bracketing indicator in exposure compensation Bracketing indicator during shootingSetting done 1st shot taken 2nd shot taken 3rd shot taken Status EV steps, 3 shots, and + Power source Long Time Exposure Using the diopter adjustment knob Diopter Adjustment/LCD IlluminatorDiopter adjustment LCD illuminator Self-Timer Operation Close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter Film plane indicator Depth-of-field previewWith the given aperture can be confirmed Canceling mirror up mode Mirror Up Photography Changing Focusing Screens Focusing screen compensationMake sure the screen is set properly Self-Diagnostic Shutter System Shooting menu x Custom Setting menu xSetup menu x Non-CPU lens x Display desired item Operation in Menu all menusDisplay desired menu 4Display the desired function Set the function Return to the Shooting data displayMenu display Custom Setting Menu Custom Setting optionsCustom setting option Details on Custom Setting options Default setting in bold type Bank selectRenaming bank Reset CSM Default settings of each option Custom setting option Default Custom setting option Default settingTimers/Lock AE Lock AE-L/AF-L button AE/AF lock A1 AF-C priority A2 AF-S priorityA3 Group dynamic AF A5 Area illum A5-2 Continuous modeA4 AF activation A5-1 Manual focus A6 Area select A8 M/A modeA5-3 When selected A7 Vert. AF-ON 166 B1 EV step 64, 66, 68 B2 Exp. comp. EVB3 Exposure comp B4 Center weight B5 Extend Shtr. SpdB6 Screen comp C2 AE-L/AF-L Setting compensation valueC1 AE Lock Press P/ to select compensation value and to set C4 Auto meter-off C5 Self-timerC3 AF-ON/AE-L 49, 58 10 s D2 Film rewind When Film leader is set to Leave leader outD1 Film loading D3 Film leader D4 Last frame D5 MB-40 CH fpsD6 DX warning D7 Rear panel Darkness of data imprint can be adjusted in five levelsD9 MB-40 Battery D8 Imprint density 136 E1 Flash sync speed 162 Setting flash sync speedSetting shutter speed E2 Slowest speed 162 E3 AA flash mode 155 E4 Modeling flash 151E5 Auto BKT set E6 M mode bkting E7 Bkting orderE8 Auto BKT select F1 Center button F2 Multi selector F3 FUNC. button F4 Command dials F4-1 Rotate directionF4-2 Change Main/Sub F4-3 Aperture setting F5 Buttons & dialsF4-4 Menus status Default setting in bold type Shooting data 112 Setup MenuDetails on setup menu options Date Recording mode and recording data Recording data items 113 Setup Menu Recording Shooting Data Recording only data Aperture and focal length115 Display Shooting data menu in SET-UP menu Setting shooting data recordingSelect Store settings in the Shooting data menu Menu Film data 4Complete the procedureSample of shooting data displays Data is recorded at first exposure in multiple exposure x When shooting data is copied onto a CF Memory card Deleting shooting dataSelect Delete all data Overwrite data default setting Memory full settingSelect Memory full setting Memory full options Setup Menu Recording Shooting Data Resetting ID number or film number Select Film number in the Shooting data menuPress P/ on multi-selector to select Film number and press Displaying shooting data Details on shooting data display Table of shooting data created using Microsoft Excel 124 Copying shooting data to CompactFlash memory cardExample application of shooting data Details on shooting menu options Interval timer 140Shooting Menu Data imprint 126 Imprinting data in-frame Imprinted data Sequential No Position of imprinted data and exampleImprinted data Imprint example Date For notes on imprinting shooting data, see Select In-frame imprint in the Data imprint menu Setting imprinting data in-frameDisplay Data imprint menu in Shooting Menu 4Select data to be imprinted Complete the operation When a user index number is selectedWhen a sequential number is selected 129 Imprinting data between frames Following combinations of shooting data can be imprinted Time Time of shooting is imprintedImprinted shooting data 131 Aperture This position User Index No. + User Index No132 Select data to be imprinted Setting imprint data between framesSelect Between frames imprint in the Data imprint menu 4Complete the operation Imprinting data on frame number Between frames ID number Film number134 To display the Data imprint menu, see steps 1 and 2 in on Setting imprint data for frame numberSelect Data in frame 0 imprint from the Data imprint menu 135 Darkness of imprinted data Special purpose film Processing film with between-frame imprint Imprinting data at low temperaturesFilm advance speed in data imprint shooting 137 Shooting Menu Multiple Exposure Select number of exposures Exposure compensation according to number of exposures 4Compose picture, confirm focus indicator / and shootCanceling multiple exposure 139 Example of interval timer photograph Available options and range Set start day/time and interval Setting interval timerSelect Interval timer display in the Shooting Menu 141 Start interval timer 4Set repeating time and number of shots per operationShots are taken Imprinting data in interval timer photography Camera status/control during interval timer operationCombining interval timer with other functions 143 Available focal lengths and apertures Non-CPU LensAvailable non-CPU lens Zooming with zoom lenses Specifying lens data Specify non-CPU lens data Selecting lens number with button and dial operation Set FV Lock and Lens data in the f3 FUNC. Button x Two-Button Reset Option Default Combination of compensation Exposure Flash Photography 149 TTL Flash Control Creative Lighting SystemCreative Lighting System TTL Balanced Fill-Flash FV Lock Advanced Wireless LightingModeling flash 151 To use FV Lock Auto FP High-Speed Sync Shooting situation Flash mode Exposure areaExposure area in FV Lock AF-Assist for Multi-Area AF Available flash mode with non-CLS supporting Speedlight Non-CLS supporting Speedlight Non-TTL flash modes Accessory shoe Sync terminalReady-light Red-Eye Reduction with Flash sync modeSetting flash sync mode Studio flash system ‹ Rear-Curtain Sync ∞ Front-Curtain Sync¤ Slow Sync › Red-Eye Reduction Usable optional Speedlights Lens ModeUsable optional Speedlights Speedlights compatible with the Creative Lighting System TTL Rear Flash units made by manufacturers other than Nikon 161 Attach the Speedlight and set the metering system Using SpeedlightExposure mode Available aperture Confirm the flash shooting distance range and shoot Set the flash sync mode Set TTL-BLCheck the display in the LCD panel 163 Depth of field Large aperture f/2.8 Miscellaneous 165 Optional Accessories Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-5 Eyepiece correction lens/Eyepiece correction lens DK-17CRubber Eyecup DK-19 Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2/Eyepiece Adapter DK-7 Focusing Screens Type M focusing screen Filters 169 Speedlight SB-800 Speedlight SB-600 Accessories connected to 10-pin remote terminal Camera Care Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant 173 Keep batteries out of reach of children Turn the camera power off when changing batteriesUse fresh batteries at low temperatures Use two lithium batteries 175 Troubleshooting ViewfinderCause Remedy Focus manually177 When a Speedlight without Red Shutter speed is set to buLb in S ModeSelected in S or M mode Underexposure may have Occurred 104 162 156 163 120 159 160 179 LCD illuminator panel Microcomputer of the cameraAbout the LCD 180 Specifications Lens servo Lens apertureAutofocus Focus lock Self-timer Flash sync modeAccessory shoe Shutter speeds Film rewind Interval timerFilm advance Rear LCD panel Exposure meter Power switchBattery power Confirmation Duration Hours of Long Time BulbExposure H x D Weight Custom SettingDimensions Accessories 26, 62, 150 Index24, 48 188 24, 38, 48 189 39, 40 20, 68150, 152 190 104, 153 191 Nikon Corporation