Film plane indicator @, Infrared focusing index | Nikon 1412059

Film plane indicator @

The film plane indicator (-e-)is engraved in white on the top deck just behind the shutter speed dial. It indicates the exact position of the film plane inside the camera . Whenever it becomes necessary to measure the exact distance between the subject and film plane, such as in macrophotography, use the film plane indicator . The distance between the film plane and the lens mounting flange ® is exactly 46.5mm.

Infrared focusing index

The red dot beside the focusing index on most lenses is the infrared focusing index. When shooting with black-and-white infrared film, it is necessary to refocus 31 the lens to compensate for the fact that infrared light rays focus at a point slightly in front of visible light. To use the index, first focus on your subject through the viewfinder. Then look at the lens and take note of the focused dis- tance . Finally reset the focusing ring so that the desired distance is aligned with the red dot.

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Nikon 1412059, F3HP instruction manual Film plane indicator @, Infrared focusing index

Contents

Nikon Nomenclature Page Table of Contents Foreword Install the batteries Remove the battery Chamber lid @Replace the battery Chamber lid Check battery power Move the power switch to uncover the red dotTouch the shutter release Button @ lightly Mount the lens onto Camera Install the film cartridgeOpen the camera back Insert the film leader in the takeup spool Make blank exposures Until the frame counter @ shows Close the camera back Take up the film slack Set th~ camera for automatic Operahon.11 Set the ASA film speed Focus on the subject Hold the camera Steady Infocus Inside the viewfinder Set the lens aperture Advance the film Take the picture Rewind the film Push in the rewind button @Rem~ve the film Cartndge.15 Turn the camera off Shutter speed dial Controls in Detail Controls in Detail Stop action Subject motion blur Exposure memory lock button Ill ASA film speed dial @ Exposure compensation dial @ Shutter release button @ Memo holder @ Frame counter @ Film advance lever @ Batteries Multiple exposure lever @l Depth-of-field preview button CD Backup mechanical release lever Controls in Detail For non-AI Nikkor lenses with automatic diaphragms Meter coupling lever Mirror lockup lever Self-timer Eyepiece shutter lever @ Accessory shoe @ Viewfinder illuminator @ Sync terminal @ Infrared focusing index Film plane indicator @ About the Liquid Crystal Display LCD Evrangeofthecamera EV Range of the Camera EV Chart Interchangeable viewfinders Accessories Interchangeable focusing screens Accessories Motor Drive Speedlights Other Accessories Tips on Camera Care Never attempt to disassemble or repair the camera yourself Specifications Frame counter