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
For details about focusing, refer to pp 26
Out of focus
In 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
FILM SPEED SETTING
USING AUTOMATIC FILM SPEED SETTING FOR OX-CODED FILMS
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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
See pp 52
D. Small dark subjects against a bright background
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Matrix Metering Center-Weighted Metering
E. Sunset scenes
EXPOSURE MODE
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
ESc, FS
OPERATION IN SHUTTER PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE
30-15-8-4-2-1-2-4-8-15-30-60-125-250-500-1000-2000
If FEE blinks in the aperture position Lens setting error alert
If HI appears in the aperture position - Overexposure alert
If Lo blinks in the aperture position Underexposure 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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+...0.- +...0
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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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± OEV
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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
LENS COMPATIBILITY CHART
LENS COMPATIBILlTV
X X X X X X X X
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
CLOSE-UP ACCESSORIES
Close-Up Attachment Lenses - No. 0, 1, 2, 3T, 4T, 5T and 6T
Auto Extension Rings
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
Number of film rolls per fresh battery·
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice
At 11125 sec. or faster shutter speed
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