Meter coupling lever ®
Push
the
meter
coupling
lever
release button @
and
lock
the
meter
coupling
lever in the "up" position before
mounting a
non
-AI Nikkor lens. Then perform stopped-
down
metering
in
the
following
manner
:
For
non-AI Nikkor
lenses
with automatic diaphragms
On
AUTO:
Push in
and
hold the
depth
-of-fie
ld
preview
butt
on
while you
trip
the
shutter.
Caution:
If
the depth-
a/
·
/ield
preview
bullan is
not
depressed
all the
way, the mirror
may
remain in the "up" position.
On
MANUAL:
Select a shutter
speed.
Then hold in
the
preview
button
and
turn
the
aperture
ring
until
the
"-
+"
symbol
appears
in
the
finder. Rel
ea
se
the
preview
button
and
take
the
shot.
For non-AI
lenses
or
accessories
without automatic
diaphragms
On
AUTO:
Stop
the
lens down manually until
the
de-
sired
shutter
speed
appears
in
the
finder. Then
take
the
picture.
On
MANUAL:
Adjust
the
shutter
speed
or
aperture
until
the
"-
+" sign
appears
.
For fixed-aperture reflex lenses. photomicrography.
or astrophotography
On
AUTO:
No
control
is
necessary.
On
MANUAL:
Adjust
the
shutter
speed
dial until the
"-
+"
appears.
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