Nikon Nikon FA, Nikon Nikomat FT guide

44Aperture/distance index

45Focusing ring

46Mounting ring

47Infrared focusing index

48Meter coupling ridge

49Meter coupling shoe

50Hot-shoe contact

51Exposure compensation index

52Exposure compensation scale

53Exposure compensation dial

54Film rewind knob

55ASA/ISO film speed index

56ASA/ISO film speed scale

57Film rewind crank

58Camera back locking lever

59Exposure compensation dial locking button

60Ready-light contact

61TTL flash auto-stop signal contact

Depth-of-field indicators 62

Distance scale 63

Aperture scale 64

Aperture ring 65

Aperture-direct-readout (ADR) scale 66

Monitor contact 67

Shooting mode selector 68

Shutter release fingerguard 69

Shutter release button 70

Frame counter 71

Multiple exposure lever 72

Shooting mode index 73

Film advance lever 74

Shutter speed dial 75

Film plane indicator 76

Shutter speed index 77

Accessory shoe 78

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Nikon Nikon FA, Nikon Nikomat FT manual

Contents

Nikon Nomenclature Page Page Contents Foreword Remove the battery clip Insert batteries. Wipe the bat Installing BatteriesBasic Operation Checking Battery Power Mounting the Lens Usable Lenses Al-S Nikkor An Updated Version of Al-Nikkor Lenses Loading Film Page Take up film slack. Fold out Film rewind crank 57 and rotate Film Advance Lever Frame CounterMemo Holder Setting Film Speed Selecting the Shooting Mode ProgrammedShutter Priority Aperture-Priority Usable Shooting Modes/Metering Method Combination Chart Lens or accessory Viewfinder Information Programmed Mode Control button is in the normal outPosition and the red index is not on Top refer to page 40 for more Look through the viewfinder and check the exposure Programmed Exposure Measurement Graph Page SHUTTER-PRIORITY Mode Page Shutter Speed/Aperture Combinations in S mode Page APERTURE-PRIORITY Mode Set the mode selector to a Set the lens to the desired f Look through the viewfinder and check the exposure Manual Mode Set the mode selector to M Set the lens to the desired f M250 and B Settings Holding the Camera Detachable Handgrip Focusing Split-image rangefinder Microprism collar Matte field Split-image focusing Matte field focusing Taking Pictures Unloading Film Rewind the film unfolding Technical INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY Techniques Exposure Metering System Technical INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY Techniques Metering Control Button Outdoor backlit subjects Front-lit subject against dark background Scenes with high reflectivityPage Sunrises and sunsets Indoor backlit subjects Relationship Between Shutter Speed and Aperture Aperture f-numberPage Depth of Field Lens set at f/2 Suggested Applications for Exposure Compensation Exposure CompensationAutomatic Exposure Modes Page Manual Mode Duplication Work and Photomicrography STOP-DOWN Exposure Measurement For Lenses or Accessories Without Automatic DiaphragmsFor Lenses with Automatic Diaphragms Multiple Exposure Photography Self-Timer Unmanned Photography Infrared Photography Follow this procedureEyepiece Shutter Flash Photography Accessory Shoe 78 and Sync Terminal A,M Nikon FA/Speedlight Combination Chart SB-7E CLOSE-UP Photography Accessories Electronic Flash UnitsSpeedlight SB-15 Speedlight SB-16B Motor Drive MD-15 Motor DrivesMotor Drive MD-12 Miscellaneous Data Back MF-16 Interchangeable Focusing Screens To change focusing screens, follow this procedure Focusing Screen Selection Guide Type Name/style Features Filters Lens Hoods Anti-Cold Battery Pack DB-2 Cable Release AR-3Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-3 Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2 EV Chart What is EV?EV Range of the Camera EV chart with 50mm f/1.4 lens Tips on Camera Care Page Tips on Battery USE About the Liquid Crystal Display LCD Specifications Self timer ExposureCompensation Film speed range Accessory shoe DimensionsWeight body only Depth-of-field Nippon Kogaku K.K Nikon FA