INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Nikon
FILM ADVANCE MODE SETTING
CONTENTS
ACCESSORIES
BASIC OPERATION
FOREWORD
MISCELLANEOUS
NOMENCLATURE
LCD panel See page Power switch Self-timer indicator LED
Focusing ring
Camera strap eyelet Lens mounting index Lens release button
Viewfinder eyepiece
Battery chamber cover lock
AE Auto Exposure lock lever See
Camera back
Command input control dial
Film speed ISO button/Film speed setting mode DX/M button
Self-timer ~ button/Rear-Curtain sync button
Command dial Can be rotated
Command dial/shift button functions
In the following cases, command dial can be used by itself
LCD panel indications
2-i-l-t--11
15 16
Viewfinder indications
BASIC OPERATION
MOUNTING THE LENS
To remove
INSTALLING BATTERY
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CHECKING BATTERY POWER
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LOADING FILM
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camera back
Do not touch shutter curtains with your finger or with film leader
Slide camera back lock release to open
Pull film leader out to red index mark
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BASIC SHOOTING
For flash photography
In focus
For details about focusing, refer to pp 26
Out of focus
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If shutter speed indicator blinks - Picture blur alert
If FEE blinks in the aperture position - Lens setting error alert
If HI appears in the shutter speed position - Overexposure 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
If Err, 150 symbol and OX symbol are blinking
MANUAL FILM SPEED SETIING
Film speed setting display changes as follows
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FILM ADVANCE MODE SETTING
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B. Microprism focusing
FOCUSING
A. Split-image focusing
C. Matte-field focusing
A. Split-image focusing B. Microprism focusing
c. Matte-field focusing
EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEMS
CENTER-WEIGHTED METERING
EXPOSURE
MATRIX METERING
METERING SYSTEM SETTING
C. Front-lit subject against dark background
A. Scene containing the sun or scenes with high reflectivity
B. Outdoor backlit subject
Scene containing the sun
Outdoor backlit subject
Front-lit subject
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See pp 52
D. Small dark subjects against a bright background
E. Sunset scenes
Matrix Metering Center-Weighted Metering
EXPOSURE MODE
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EXPOSURE MODE SETTING
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PROGRAMMED PM and P AUTO
Auto Multi-Program Chart ISO
Program Charts
Operation in programmed auto exposure mode
Normal 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
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OPERATION IN APERTURE PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE
If shutter speed indicator blinks - Picture blur alert
If HI appears in the shutter speed position Overexposure alert
If Lo blinks in the shutter speed position Underexposure alert
3. Confirm shutter speed
MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE
OPERATION IN MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE
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+...0.- +...0
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TO GET EXPOSURE METER READING FOR A MAIN SUBJECT OFF CENTER
BULB SETTING
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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
AE AUTO EXPOSURE LOCK LEVER
4. Recompose and shoot
from - 1 to +1 EV in 1/3 steps Confirm the direction of
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION BUTTON
Electronic analog display with indications
Compensation value from -5 to +5 EV in 1/3 steps
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AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING
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With film advance mode set at S
With film advance mode set at CL or CH
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SELF-TIMER OPERATION
ONE-SHOT SELF-TIMER
TWO-SHOT SELF-TIMER
ACCESSORIES
X X X X X X X X
LENS COMPATIBILITY CHART
LENS COMPATIBILlTV
e Non-AI lenses e Fisheye 6mm f15.6 e Fisheye OP 10mm
88-2488-23 88-2288-20
OPTIONAL SPEEDLIGHTS
Nikon Speedlights S8-24/S8-23/S8-22/S8-20
ACCESSORIES
Auto Extension Rings
CLOSE-UP ACCESSORIES
Close-Up Attachment Lenses - No. 0, 1, 2, 3T, 4T, 5T and 6T
0.71m 2 .B4 tt
Nikon Bellows Attachment PB-6
Eyepiece correction lenses
VIEWING ACCESSORIES
Note on Close-Up Photography
Eyepiece Magnifier OG-2
Filters
OTHER ACCESSORIES
Lens Hoods
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Nikon Filters
Two types are available the CF-45 for use with AF Zoom
Semi-Soft camera Cases
Neckstraps
Nikkor 35-70mm 1/3.3-1/4.5 or smaller lens, and the CF-46 for
MISCELLANEOUS
CAMERA CARE TIPS
4. Do not leave camera in a hot place 9. Do not lubricate the camera
NOTES ON BATTERIES
the receiver
Type of camera
SPECIFICATIONS
Shutter speeds
Manual exposure
Self-timer
Focusing screen
Film speed setting
Accessory shoe
At 11125 sec. or faster shutter speed
Number of film rolls per fresh battery·
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice
Depth of field
Center-Weighted metering
Balanced fill-flash operation
OX code
f-number
Fill-flash
Flash synchronization
Guide number
TTL auto flash
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WARNING INDICATIONS
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Shutter
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Cause and remedy
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When you press film rewind button to rewind film
IF Err BLINKS ON THE LCD PANEL During film advance