Nikon
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BASIC OPERATION
CONTENTS
ACCESSORIES
FILM ADVANCE MODE SETTING
MISCELLANEOUS
FOREWORD
Camera strap eyelet Lens mounting index Lens release button
LCD panel See page Power switch Self-timer indicator LED
Focusing ring
NOMENCLATURE
Camera back
Battery chamber cover lock
AE Auto Exposure lock lever See
Viewfinder eyepiece
Command dial Can be rotated
Film speed ISO button/Film speed setting mode DX/M button
Self-timer ~ button/Rear-Curtain sync button
Command input control dial
In the following cases, command dial can be used by itself
Command dial/shift button functions
Viewfinder indications
2-i-l-t--11
15 16
LCD panel indications
BASIC OPERATION
To remove
MOUNTING THE LENS
INSTALLING BATTERY
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CHECKING BATTERY POWER
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LOADING FILM
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Pull film leader out to red index mark
Do not touch shutter curtains with your finger or with film leader
Slide camera back lock release to open
camera back
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For flash photography
BASIC SHOOTING
In focus
For details about focusing, refer to pp 26
Out of focus
If HI appears in the shutter speed position - Overexposure alert
If shutter speed indicator blinks - Picture blur alert
If FEE blinks in the aperture position - Lens setting error alert
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REWINDING FILM
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Open camera back and remove film cartridge
CONTROLS IN DETAIL PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES
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FILM SPEED SETTING
USING AUTOMATIC FILM SPEED SETTING FOR OX-CODED FILMS
MANUAL FILM SPEED SETIING
If Err, 150 symbol and OX symbol are blinking
Film speed setting display changes as follows
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FILM ADVANCE MODE SETTING
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C. Matte-field focusing
FOCUSING
A. Split-image focusing
B. Microprism focusing
c. Matte-field focusing
A. Split-image focusing B. Microprism focusing
MATRIX METERING
CENTER-WEIGHTED METERING
EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEMS
METERING SYSTEM SETTING
Scene containing the sun
A. Scene containing the sun or scenes with high reflectivity
B. Outdoor backlit subject
C. Front-lit subject against dark background
Front-lit subject
Outdoor backlit subject
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D. Small dark subjects against a bright background
Matrix Metering Center-Weighted Metering
E. Sunset scenes
EXPOSURE MODE
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EXPOSURE MODE SETTING
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PROGRAMMED PM and P AUTO
Normal Program Chart ISO
Program Charts
Operation in programmed auto exposure mode
Auto Multi-Program Chart ISO
FLEXIBLE PROGRAM
SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE
30-15-8-4-2-1-2-4-8-15-30-60-125-250-500-1000-2000
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OPERATION IN SHUTTER PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE
If Lo blinks in the aperture position Underexposure alert
If FEE blinks in the aperture position Lens setting error alert
If HI appears in the aperture position - Overexposure alert
APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE
OPERATION IN APERTURE PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE
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3. Confirm shutter speed
If HI appears in the shutter speed position Overexposure alert
If Lo blinks in the shutter speed position Underexposure alert
If shutter speed indicator blinks - Picture blur alert
OPERATION IN MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE
MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE
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TO GET EXPOSURE METER READING FOR A MAIN SUBJECT OFF CENTER
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BULB SETTING
AE AUTO EXPOSURE LOCK LEVER
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
4. Recompose and shoot
Compensation value from -5 to +5 EV in 1/3 steps
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION BUTTON
Electronic analog display with indications
from - 1 to +1 EV in 1/3 steps Confirm the direction of
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AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING
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With film advance mode set at CL or CH
With film advance mode set at S
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ONE-SHOT SELF-TIMER
SELF-TIMER OPERATION
TWO-SHOT SELF-TIMER
ACCESSORIES
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LENS COMPATIBILITY CHART
LENS COMPATIBILlTV
e Non-AI lenses e Fisheye 6mm f15.6 e Fisheye OP 10mm
ACCESSORIES
OPTIONAL SPEEDLIGHTS
Nikon Speedlights S8-24/S8-23/S8-22/S8-20
88-2488-23 88-2288-20
Auto Extension Rings
CLOSE-UP ACCESSORIES
Close-Up Attachment Lenses - No. 0, 1, 2, 3T, 4T, 5T and 6T
Nikon Bellows Attachment PB-6
0.71m 2 .B4 tt
Eyepiece Magnifier OG-2
VIEWING ACCESSORIES
Note on Close-Up Photography
Eyepiece correction lenses
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OTHER ACCESSORIES
Lens Hoods
Filters
Nikon Filters
Nikkor 35-70mm 1/3.3-1/4.5 or smaller lens, and the CF-46 for
Semi-Soft camera Cases
Neckstraps
Two types are available the CF-45 for use with AF Zoom
MISCELLANEOUS
CAMERA CARE TIPS
4. Do not leave camera in a hot place 9. Do not lubricate the camera
the receiver
NOTES ON BATTERIES
Manual exposure
SPECIFICATIONS
Shutter speeds
Type of camera
Accessory shoe
Focusing screen
Film speed setting
Self-timer
At 11125 sec. or faster shutter speed
Number of film rolls per fresh battery·
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice
OX code
Center-Weighted metering
Balanced fill-flash operation
Depth of field
Guide number
Fill-flash
Flash synchronization
f-number
TTL auto flash
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WARNING INDICATIONS
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Cause and remedy
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Shutter
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IF Err BLINKS ON THE LCD PANEL During film advance
When you press film rewind button to rewind film