Instruction Manual
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...LCD PanelNiewfinder Display 8-9 Available Exposure Modes 10-11 Start Shooting Immediately 12-13 About Shutter Release Button 14 PREPARATION 15-22 1. Mount Lens ...18-19 3. Hold Camera and Focus 28-29 4. Load Film...20-21 4. Set Exposure Mode to '8 26-27 3. Release Shutter ...30-31 About Metering Systems and Exposure... 32 BASIC OPERATION 2 33-42 Shooting with Vari-Program 34-37 Using Built-In Speed light 38-39 Self-Timer Operation 40...
...LCD PanelNiewfinder Display 8-9 Available Exposure Modes 10-11 Start Shooting Immediately 12-13 About Shutter Release Button 14 PREPARATION 15-22 1. Mount Lens ...18-19 3. Hold Camera and Focus 28-29 4. Load Film...20-21 4. Set Exposure Mode to '8 26-27 3. Release Shutter ...30-31 About Metering Systems and Exposure... 32 BASIC OPERATION 2 33-42 Shooting with Vari-Program 34-37 Using Built-In Speed light 38-39 Self-Timer Operation 40...
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...87 Available Mode Combinations 88 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHy 89-101 Built-In Speed lightlReady-Light 90-91 Flash Sync Mode Features 92-94 Using Bu ilt- ADVANCED OPERATION 63-70 Exposure Compensation 64-65 Auto Exposure Bracketing 66-68 Multiple Exposure ...69-70 CUSTOM ...Auto Exposure Lock 80-81 Diopter AdjustmentNiewfind er Accessories 82 Depth-of Field 102 MISCELLANEOUS 103-131 Lens Compatibi lity ...104-106 Usable Optional Speedlights 107-111 Optional Accessories 112-11 3 Camera Care ...114-11 5 Notes on Batteries ...11 6 Troubleshooting ...117-120 Glossary ...121- 123...
...87 Available Mode Combinations 88 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHy 89-101 Built-In Speed lightlReady-Light 90-91 Flash Sync Mode Features 92-94 Using Bu ilt- ADVANCED OPERATION 63-70 Exposure Compensation 64-65 Auto Exposure Bracketing 66-68 Multiple Exposure ...69-70 CUSTOM ...Auto Exposure Lock 80-81 Diopter AdjustmentNiewfind er Accessories 82 Depth-of Field 102 MISCELLANEOUS 103-131 Lens Compatibi lity ...104-106 Usable Optional Speedlights 107-111 Optional Accessories 112-11 3 Camera Care ...114-11 5 Notes on Batteries ...11 6 Troubleshooting ...117-120 Glossary ...121- 123...
Instruction Manual
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...Use a G- or D-type AF Nikkor lens to utilise all of CPU Nikkor lens G) G-type Nikkor lens ® CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type (Illustration is turned on, F- - blinks in Manual exposure mode). CPU contacts of this camera's functions. • Make sure to turn the power switch off and mount the lens...not need to be set to the camera body. 1 Check the lens type. NOTE: Non-CPU Nikkor lens When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached and the power switch is D-type Nikkor lens), with aperture ring G-type Nikkor lens The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should...
...Use a G- or D-type AF Nikkor lens to utilise all of CPU Nikkor lens G) G-type Nikkor lens ® CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type (Illustration is turned on, F- - blinks in Manual exposure mode). CPU contacts of this camera's functions. • Make sure to turn the power switch off and mount the lens...not need to be set to the camera body. 1 Check the lens type. NOTE: Non-CPU Nikkor lens When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached and the power switch is D-type Nikkor lens), with aperture ring G-type Nikkor lens The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should...
Instruction Manual
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..., be sure to its minimum aperture setting and the power switch is not set the lens aperture to detach the lens. 2 Turn t he power switch off and mount t he lens to the camera body. • Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on , FE E blinks in the LCD ... lens release button, then turn the lens clockwise to it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch the lens release button.) • With CPU Nikkor lens w ith aperture ring (other t han G-type) , set to attach the supplied body cap (page 2), or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be used...
..., be sure to its minimum aperture setting and the power switch is not set the lens aperture to detach the lens. 2 Turn t he power switch off and mount t he lens to the camera body. • Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on , FE E blinks in the LCD ... lens release button, then turn the lens clockwise to it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch the lens release button.) • With CPU Nikkor lens w ith aperture ring (other t han G-type) , set to attach the supplied body cap (page 2), or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be used...
Instruction Manual
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... mod esIfunct'Ions expIal'ned IOn th IOS sec Ion are as f0 IIows: Lens attached Focus mode Focus an~a Exposure metering system Exposure mode Flash sync mode Film advance mode Custom setting G-type AF Nikkor (p. 18) AF (autofocus) (p. 24) Dynamic AF Mode with ClosestSubject Priority (p. 24) 25-segment 3D Matrix Metering...) Default (initial) settings (p. 72) • Automatically set when '8' AUTO mode is selected. BASIC OPERATION 1 This section features the settings for most common picture-taking situations using AUTO mode (A~) to enable easy operation even for beginners.
... mod esIfunct'Ions expIal'ned IOn th IOS sec Ion are as f0 IIows: Lens attached Focus mode Focus an~a Exposure metering system Exposure mode Flash sync mode Film advance mode Custom setting G-type AF Nikkor (p. 18) AF (autofocus) (p. 24) Dynamic AF Mode with ClosestSubject Priority (p. 24) 25-segment 3D Matrix Metering...) Default (initial) settings (p. 72) • Automatically set when '8' AUTO mode is selected. BASIC OPERATION 1 This section features the settings for most common picture-taking situations using AUTO mode (A~) to enable easy operation even for beginners.
Instruction Manual
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Center-Weighted Metering is selected in the N75/ N75QD uses a 25-segment sensor to ~ . Ie'S I [FS.6 LJt:~ ff6l ~ / • When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, shutter speed and aperture are indicated in extremely complex lighting conditions. This camera ~ II / RF 9F DDD DDDDDDDDDD V... 93) cannot be set. 26 The microcomputer analyses data including scene brightness and contrast-and subject distance when you use a G- or D-type Nikkor lens (3D Matrix Metering is performed)-and makes the calculations necessary to '8', Mat rix Metering is automatically selected . Set...
Center-Weighted Metering is selected in the N75/ N75QD uses a 25-segment sensor to ~ . Ie'S I [FS.6 LJt:~ ff6l ~ / • When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, shutter speed and aperture are indicated in extremely complex lighting conditions. This camera ~ II / RF 9F DDD DDDDDDDDDD V... 93) cannot be set. 26 The microcomputer analyses data including scene brightness and contrast-and subject distance when you use a G- or D-type Nikkor lens (3D Matrix Metering is performed)-and makes the calculations necessary to '8', Mat rix Metering is automatically selected . Set...
Instruction Manual
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...beep sound is likely to cradle the camera (or lens). The built-in Speedlight automatically fires in dark conditions (where slow shutter speed is in the viewfinder. 28 o Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject. 1 Hold the camera properly. o Keep your elbow propped... body for ~ and .!.,,) with this camera but always remember to hold the camera correctly. 2 Compose frame, center focus brackets on your left hand to occur when the camera is not held steady or with your right hand and use your subject, and focus by lightly pressing...
...beep sound is likely to cradle the camera (or lens). The built-in Speedlight automatically fires in dark conditions (where slow shutter speed is in the viewfinder. 28 o Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject. 1 Hold the camera properly. o Keep your elbow propped... body for ~ and .!.,,) with this camera but always remember to hold the camera correctly. 2 Compose frame, center focus brackets on your left hand to occur when the camera is not held steady or with your right hand and use your subject, and focus by lightly pressing...
Instruction Manual
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Using G- With Center-Weighted Metering, brightness is selected with Manual exposure mode. ...speed and aperture. In general, brightness inside the viewfinder is very important. or O-type Nikkor lenses, the N75/ N75QO camera performs 25-segment 3D Matrix Metering by the 25-segment Matrix sensor. In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode (page... shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure is determined according to choose from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film. VariProgram gives you the option to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuring subject...
Using G- With Center-Weighted Metering, brightness is selected with Manual exposure mode. ...speed and aperture. In general, brightness inside the viewfinder is very important. or O-type Nikkor lenses, the N75/ N75QO camera performs 25-segment 3D Matrix Metering by the 25-segment Matrix sensor. In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode (page... shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure is determined according to choose from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film. VariProgram gives you the option to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuring subject...
Instruction Manual
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Use of self-timer or remote control also helps to avoid camera shake. • A wide-angle lens is suited to capture the beauty of nighttime or twilight scenes. • Built-in Speed light does not fire even when the subject is dark ...or backlit. • In some shooting situations, especially shooting night scenes, slow shutter speed is sharply focused . To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. When using the flash...
Use of self-timer or remote control also helps to avoid camera shake. • A wide-angle lens is suited to capture the beauty of nighttime or twilight scenes. • Built-in Speed light does not fire even when the subject is dark ...or backlit. • In some shooting situations, especially shooting night scenes, slow shutter speed is sharply focused . To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. When using the flash...
Instruction Manual
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... even when the subject is dark or backlit. • 80mm to 300mm telephoto lenses are automatically selected (page 46) even when the AF Area mode is maximized at minimum focusing distance of the lens in taking pictures up close -ups of subjects such as ...mode Use this mode to avoid camera shake. • Effect is set to ~ continuous (p.79). • Use of self-timer or remote control also helps to freeze action. Useful in use. Use of ISO 400 or faster film speed is recommended. • A tripod is recommended when using a zoom lens, use a tripod. When using a telephoto lens to...
... even when the subject is dark or backlit. • 80mm to 300mm telephoto lenses are automatically selected (page 46) even when the AF Area mode is maximized at minimum focusing distance of the lens in taking pictures up close -ups of subjects such as ...mode Use this mode to avoid camera shake. • Effect is set to ~ continuous (p.79). • Use of self-timer or remote control also helps to freeze action. Useful in use. Use of ISO 400 or faster film speed is recommended. • A tripod is recommended when using a zoom lens, use a tripod. When using a telephoto lens to...
Instruction Manual
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...8226; To cancel the flash , select the Flash Cancel mode (page 93) before lightly pressing the shutter release button. Using Built-In Speedlight- - - - or D-type Nikkor lens enables use of the main subject and background , whi le providing adequate flash output to take pictures .w.it clicks shut while lightly ...shutter release button is lightly pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up in '8' or Vari-Program (except in the viewfinder (when the camera's meter is ready to fire, ~ appears without blinking in iii or ~) . When the subject is dark or backlit and the shutter ...
...8226; To cancel the flash , select the Flash Cancel mode (page 93) before lightly pressing the shutter release button. Using Built-In Speedlight- - - - or D-type Nikkor lens enables use of the main subject and background , whi le providing adequate flash output to take pictures .w.it clicks shut while lightly ...shutter release button is lightly pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up in '8' or Vari-Program (except in the viewfinder (when the camera's meter is ready to fire, ~ appears without blinking in iii or ~) . When the subject is dark or backlit and the shutter ...
Instruction Manual
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...le before flash shooting. • Some lenses have limitations using the built-in Speedlight, it may stop firing to guide autofocus. Various flash sync modes are also available. NOTE: Continuous use of built-in Speedlight After continuous use of t he firing tube. If this section. Check ...(page 98) and shoot again. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is introduced in the viewfinder approx. 3 sec. Check points • Be sure to remove (or store) the lens hood before using the built-in Speedlight and may cause vignetting (a shadow may have occurred....
...le before flash shooting. • Some lenses have limitations using the built-in Speedlight, it may stop firing to guide autofocus. Various flash sync modes are also available. NOTE: Continuous use of built-in Speedlight After continuous use of t he firing tube. If this section. Check ...(page 98) and shoot again. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is introduced in the viewfinder approx. 3 sec. Check points • Be sure to remove (or store) the lens hood before using the built-in Speedlight and may cause vignetting (a shadow may have occurred....
Instruction Manual
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.... . [36) @ The display changes as follows: No display (cancel) I L Immediate release for ~ remote control Two-sec. You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph or reduce camera shake. 1 Press @) (self-timer) button and confirm that 19 appears on the LCD panel. (Or, rotate the Command Dial... hand before pressing the shutter release button to prevent interference from stray light and achieve correct exposure. • Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocus mode. 40 Self-Timer Operation- - - - - -
.... . [36) @ The display changes as follows: No display (cancel) I L Immediate release for ~ remote control Two-sec. You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph or reduce camera shake. 1 Press @) (self-timer) button and confirm that 19 appears on the LCD panel. (Or, rotate the Command Dial... hand before pressing the shutter release button to prevent interference from stray light and achieve correct exposure. • Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocus mode. 40 Self-Timer Operation- - - - - -
Instruction Manual
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... of five focus brackets selected as expected (page 25) or with lenses which do not allow autofocus operation when attached to the N75/ N75QD (page 104). • When using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to M or M/A. The Electronic Rangefinder can be released...the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on , rotate the lens focusing ring until . indication in the viewfinder. If M/A (autofocus with manual priority) is available with your lens for details. Manual focus using a lens with any of your lens, Manual focus is in situations where autofocus ...
... of five focus brackets selected as expected (page 25) or with lenses which do not allow autofocus operation when attached to the N75/ N75QD (page 104). • When using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to M or M/A. The Electronic Rangefinder can be released...the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on , rotate the lens focusing ring until . indication in the viewfinder. If M/A (autofocus with manual priority) is available with your lens for details. Manual focus using a lens with any of your lens, Manual focus is in situations where autofocus ...
Instruction Manual
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...used repeatedly in iii or ..!...z . • Focal length of the usable AF Nikkor lens is 24200mm. • The distance range of time, be careful not to touch the AF-Assist Illuminator lamp because it may become hot. 50 With other optional Speedlights, the camera's Illuminator turns on and enables autofocus...is dark and the shutter release button is pressed lightly, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on (page 109). ~ :e : AF-Assist Illuminator can be canceled (p.76). Autofocus using the camera 's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to protect the firing...
...used repeatedly in iii or ..!...z . • Focal length of the usable AF Nikkor lens is 24200mm. • The distance range of time, be careful not to touch the AF-Assist Illuminator lamp because it may become hot. 50 With other optional Speedlights, the camera's Illuminator turns on and enables autofocus...is dark and the shutter release button is pressed lightly, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on (page 109). ~ :e : AF-Assist Illuminator can be canceled (p.76). Autofocus using the camera 's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to protect the firing...
Instruction Manual
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... IF AF Micro 70-1BOmm fl4.5-5.6 ED • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with following lens at a shooting distance within 1.5m (4.9 ft .) at... a shooting distance within 1m (3.3 ft .) due to vignetting. B ED AF VR BO-400mm f/ 4.5-5.6 ED i 51 NOTE: Lenses incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator • Autofocus using the camera... ft .] or longer shooting distance at wideang le) • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with I following lenses due to...
... IF AF Micro 70-1BOmm fl4.5-5.6 ED • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with following lens at a shooting distance within 1.5m (4.9 ft .) at... a shooting distance within 1m (3.3 ft .) due to vignetting. B ED AF VR BO-400mm f/ 4.5-5.6 ED i 51 NOTE: Lenses incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator • Autofocus using the camera... ft .] or longer shooting distance at wideang le) • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with I following lenses due to...
Instruction Manual
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... • P (Auto-Multi Program) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as G- or D-type Nikkor (page 104). ~ Tip Auto-Multi Program is not set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to P. When the lens is best suited for snapshots. 1 Set the exposure mode ...dial to its minimum aperture setting, FE E blinks in any shooting situation . NOTE: CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Always set to its minimum (largest f-number) . Auto-Multi Program P: Auto-Multi Program The camera automatically ...
... • P (Auto-Multi Program) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as G- or D-type Nikkor (page 104). ~ Tip Auto-Multi Program is not set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to P. When the lens is best suited for snapshots. 1 Set the exposure mode ...dial to its minimum aperture setting, FE E blinks in any shooting situation . NOTE: CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Always set to its minimum (largest f-number) . Auto-Multi Program P: Auto-Multi Program The camera automatically ...
Instruction Manual
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...With high shutter speeds, you can freeze the motion of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum (largest f-number) . When the lens is not set the aperture ring of a fast-moving subject; th e camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide correct exposure. • S ...(Shutter-Priority Auto) can create a motion effect. 1 Slow shutter speed 1/4 sec. s: Shutter-Priority Auto Enables you can on ly be used ...
...With high shutter speeds, you can freeze the motion of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum (largest f-number) . When the lens is not set the aperture ring of a fast-moving subject; th e camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide correct exposure. • S ...(Shutter-Priority Auto) can create a motion effect. 1 Slow shutter speed 1/4 sec. s: Shutter-Priority Auto Enables you can on ly be used ...
Instruction Manual
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... possible. (In M exposure mode, Standard TTL Flash is selected .) In addition to shooting in dim light, the flash can be used in daylight to reduce shadows on the type of lens used and the exposure mode is set to Manual, TTL Auto Flash mode automatically changes to Standard TTL Flash. *2 To cancel Monitor...Sync), Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction and Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync-are available with this camera. • See below for the TIL Flash modes, page 95 for using the built-in Speedlight and page 92 for the flash sync modes. • The following TTL Auto Flash modes...
... possible. (In M exposure mode, Standard TTL Flash is selected .) In addition to shooting in dim light, the flash can be used in daylight to reduce shadows on the type of lens used and the exposure mode is set to Manual, TTL Auto Flash mode automatically changes to Standard TTL Flash. *2 To cancel Monitor...Sync), Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction and Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync-are available with this camera. • See below for the TIL Flash modes, page 95 for using the built-in Speedlight and page 92 for the flash sync modes. • The following TTL Auto Flash modes...
Instruction Manual
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... so may scratch, deform or tear the shutter curtains. • Avoid strong electric or magnetic fields The camera may damage the camera. • Cleaning mirror and lens Use a blower brush to prevent mould and mildew. Avoid using the camera near a transmitter tower. They may not function properly in a cool, dry place to remove dirt and dust...
... so may scratch, deform or tear the shutter curtains. • Avoid strong electric or magnetic fields The camera may damage the camera. • Cleaning mirror and lens Use a blower brush to prevent mould and mildew. Avoid using the camera near a transmitter tower. They may not function properly in a cool, dry place to remove dirt and dust...