Flash Photography | Nikon Nikon Nikomat FT, Nikon FA specification

TECHNICAL INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES continued

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

An electronic flash unit is convenient not only for night and dimlight shooting but also as a supplementary light to fill in the shadows in daylight. Daylight fill-in flash is especially effective when shooting outdoor subjects which are backlit or in motion. With a Nikon dedicated flash, such as the SB-15 SB-16B or SB-18, the FA offers fully automatic through-the-lens (TTL) control of the flash exposure. This means that while the shutter is open, a special silicon photodiode (SPD), located at the bottom of the mirror box, reads the light reflected directly off the film and determines the timing to cut off the flash output, ensuring correct exposure.

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Nikon Nikon Nikomat FT, Nikon FA manual Flash Photography

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Nikon Nomenclature Page Page Contents Foreword Installing Batteries Remove the battery clip Insert batteries. Wipe the batBasic Operation Checking Battery Power Usable Lenses Mounting the Lens Al-S Nikkor An Updated Version of Al-Nikkor Lenses Loading Film Page Film rewind crank 57 and rotate Take up film slack. Fold out Frame Counter Film Advance LeverMemo Holder Setting Film Speed Programmed Selecting the Shooting ModeShutter Priority Aperture-Priority Lens or accessory Usable Shooting Modes/Metering Method Combination Chart Viewfinder Information Control button is in the normal out Programmed ModePosition 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 Set the mode selector to a Set the lens to the desired f APERTURE-PRIORITY Mode Look through the viewfinder and check the exposure Set the mode selector to M Set the lens to the desired f Manual Mode M250 and B Settings Holding the Camera Detachable Handgrip Split-image rangefinder Microprism collar Matte field Focusing Matte field focusing Split-image focusing Taking Pictures Unloading Film Rewind the film unfolding Exposure Metering System Technical INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY Techniques Metering Control Button Technical INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY Techniques Outdoor backlit subjects Scenes with high reflectivity Front-lit subject against dark backgroundPage Sunrises and sunsets Indoor backlit subjects Aperture f-number Relationship Between Shutter Speed and AperturePage Depth of Field Lens set at f/2 Exposure Compensation Suggested Applications for Exposure CompensationAutomatic Exposure Modes Page Manual Mode Duplication Work and Photomicrography For Lenses or Accessories Without Automatic Diaphragms STOP-DOWN Exposure MeasurementFor Lenses with Automatic Diaphragms Multiple Exposure Photography Unmanned Photography Self-Timer Follow this procedure Infrared PhotographyEyepiece Shutter Flash Photography Accessory Shoe 78 and Sync Terminal A,M SB-7E Nikon FA/Speedlight Combination Chart CLOSE-UP Photography Electronic Flash Units AccessoriesSpeedlight SB-15 Speedlight SB-16B Motor Drives Motor Drive MD-15Motor Drive MD-12 Data Back MF-16 Miscellaneous To change focusing screens, follow this procedure Interchangeable Focusing Screens Type Name/style Features Focusing Screen Selection Guide Lens Hoods Filters Cable Release AR-3 Anti-Cold Battery Pack DB-2Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-3 Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2 What is EV? EV ChartEV Range of the Camera EV chart with 50mm f/1.4 lens Tips on Camera Care Page About the Liquid Crystal Display LCD Tips on Battery USE Specifications Exposure Self timerCompensation Film speed range Dimensions Accessory shoeWeight body only Depth-of-field Nippon Kogaku K.K Nikon FA