Instruction Manual
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Set Exposure Mode to '8 26-27 3. Mount Lens ...18-19 3. Release Shutter ...30-31 About Metering Systems and Exposure 32 BASIC OPERATION 2 33-...(N 75QD only 42 FOCUS OPERATION 43-52 Focus Mode 44-45 Focus Area Mode 46-47 Focus Area Selection 48-49 AF-Assist Illuminator 50-51 Focus Lock 52 EXPOSURE MODE 53-62 Auto-Multi Program 54-55 Shutter- Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...-59 Manual Exposure Mode 60-61 Long Time Exposure 62 4 Load Film...20-21 4. Hold Camera and Focus 28-29 4. Set Focus Mode and AF Area Mode 24-25 2. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 16-17 2.
Set Exposure Mode to '8 26-27 3. Mount Lens ...18-19 3. Release Shutter ...30-31 About Metering Systems and Exposure 32 BASIC OPERATION 2 33-...(N 75QD only 42 FOCUS OPERATION 43-52 Focus Mode 44-45 Focus Area Mode 46-47 Focus Area Selection 48-49 AF-Assist Illuminator 50-51 Focus Lock 52 EXPOSURE MODE 53-62 Auto-Multi Program 54-55 Shutter- Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...-59 Manual Exposure Mode 60-61 Long Time Exposure 62 4 Load Film...20-21 4. Hold Camera and Focus 28-29 4. Set Focus Mode and AF Area Mode 24-25 2. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 16-17 2.
Instruction Manual
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o~" ~ fl . "---~--' Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page 18). 3 Open the camera back and install the film (page 20). • When the camera back is closed, the film is automatically advanced and the number of available exposures is off (page 16). ~. """d) ~ fl ...@ '" .. Start Shooting Immediately 1 Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the camera's power is displayed in the LCD panel. 4 Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus) (page 24), AF Area mode to Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority (page 24) and the exposure mode dial to A8' ...
o~" ~ fl . "---~--' Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page 18). 3 Open the camera back and install the film (page 20). • When the camera back is closed, the film is automatically advanced and the number of available exposures is off (page 16). ~. """d) ~ fl ...@ '" .. Start Shooting Immediately 1 Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the camera's power is displayed in the LCD panel. 4 Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus) (page 24), AF Area mode to Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority (page 24) and the exposure mode dial to A8' ...
Instruction Manual
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... exposure mode). CPU contacts of this camera's functions. • Make sure to turn the power switch off and mount the lens to minimum . 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- - Mount Lens Turn the power switch off when attaching...
... exposure mode). CPU contacts of this camera's functions. • Make sure to turn the power switch off and mount the lens to minimum . 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- - Mount Lens Turn the power switch off when attaching...
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' (p.26) AUTO mode...
... 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' (p.26) AUTO mode...
Instruction Manual
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... mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is set to AF. 2 Set the AF Area mode selector to [-]. • When the focus mode is set to AF (p. 36) and AF Area mode selector is selected. • Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority. (See ...the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas. 24 Set Focus Mode and AF Area Mode Set focus mode to AF (autofocus) and AF Area mode to Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority automatically focuses on the...
... mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is set to AF. 2 Set the AF Area mode selector to [-]. • When the focus mode is set to AF (p. 36) and AF Area mode selector is selected. • Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority. (See ...the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas. 24 Set Focus Mode and AF Area Mode Set focus mode to AF (autofocus) and AF Area mode to Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority automatically focuses on the...
Instruction Manual
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When the Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority (pages 26, 47) is set, camera automatically maintains focus on the subject. 1 Hold the camera properly. Hold Camera and EOcus------I ...speed is in the viewfinder. 28 o Keep your elbow propped against your body for ~ and .!.,,) with this camera but always remember to hold the camera correctly. 2 Compose frame, ...release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject located closest to cradle the camera (or lens). o Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on your left hand to...
When the Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority (pages 26, 47) is set, camera automatically maintains focus on the subject. 1 Hold the camera properly. Hold Camera and EOcus------I ...speed is in the viewfinder. 28 o Keep your elbow propped against your body for ~ and .!.,,) with this camera but always remember to hold the camera correctly. 2 Compose frame, ...release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject located closest to cradle the camera (or lens). o Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on your left hand to...
Instruction Manual
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... accentuate your main subject. It creates a blurred background to freeze action. In Sports mode, Continuous Servo AF (page 44) is automatically activated and the camera continues to avoid camera shake. 36 Shooting with Closest-Subject Priority. • In some shooting situations, slow shutter speed is ... self-timer or remote control also helps to avoid camera shake. • Effect is maximized at minimum focusing distance of the lens in Speedlight does not fire even when the subject is dark or backlit. • 80mm to 300mm telephoto lenses are automatically selected (page 46...
... accentuate your main subject. It creates a blurred background to freeze action. In Sports mode, Continuous Servo AF (page 44) is automatically activated and the camera continues to avoid camera shake. 36 Shooting with Closest-Subject Priority. • In some shooting situations, slow shutter speed is ... self-timer or remote control also helps to avoid camera shake. • Effect is maximized at minimum focusing distance of the lens in Speedlight does not fire even when the subject is dark or backlit. • 80mm to 300mm telephoto lenses are automatically selected (page 46...
Instruction Manual
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... frame) (page 100). • Normal Front-Curtain Sync flash mode is automatically activated to guide autofocus. If this section. Check the flash shooting distance range (page 98) and shoot again. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is introduced in Speedlight again. Check points • Be sure to remove (or store...
... frame) (page 100). • Normal Front-Curtain Sync flash mode is automatically activated to guide autofocus. If this section. Check the flash shooting distance range (page 98) and shoot again. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is introduced in Speedlight again. Check points • Be sure to remove (or store...
Instruction Manual
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...the instruction manual of your lens, Manual focus is on the clear matte field in situations where autofocus may not work as ...autofocus operation when attached to the N75/ N75QD (page 104). • When using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to M or M/A. Manual focus using a lens with your lens for details. indication in the viewfinder. If M/A (autofocus...to focus manually. Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on , rotate the lens focusing ring until . The Electronic Rangefinder can be released anytime...
...the instruction manual of your lens, Manual focus is on the clear matte field in situations where autofocus may not work as ...autofocus operation when attached to the N75/ N75QD (page 104). • When using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to M or M/A. Manual focus using a lens with your lens for details. indication in the viewfinder. If M/A (autofocus...to focus manually. Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on , rotate the lens focusing ring until . The Electronic Rangefinder can be released anytime...
Instruction Manual
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... with Closest-Subject Priority is activated . • AF-Assist Illuminator does not turn on and enables autofocus operation in a dark environment. Also , when the AF-Assist Illuminator is pressed lightly, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in iii or ..!...z . • Focal length of the usable AF Nikkor lens is 24200mm. • The distance range of...
... with Closest-Subject Priority is activated . • AF-Assist Illuminator does not turn on and enables autofocus operation in a dark environment. Also , when the AF-Assist Illuminator is pressed lightly, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in iii or ..!...z . • Focal length of the usable AF Nikkor lens is 24200mm. • The distance range of...
Instruction Manual
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... BO-400mm f/ 4.5-5.6 ED i 51 AF Micro 200mm f/4 IF-ED AF-S 17-35mm fl2.B ED AF 1B-35mm f/3. 5-4.5 ED AF 20-35mm f/2. B IF AF 24-B5mm f/2. AF BO-200mm f/2. B IF-ED at 70mm (usable at approx. 1m [3 .3 ft .] or longer shooting distance at wideang le) • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with following lenses at telephoto due to...
... BO-400mm f/ 4.5-5.6 ED i 51 AF Micro 200mm f/4 IF-ED AF-S 17-35mm fl2.B ED AF 1B-35mm f/3. 5-4.5 ED AF 20-35mm f/2. B IF AF 24-B5mm f/2. AF BO-200mm f/2. B IF-ED at 70mm (usable at approx. 1m [3 .3 ft .] or longer shooting distance at wideang le) • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with following lenses at telephoto due to...
Instruction Manual
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Available Mode Combinations The following chart lists available modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as a .G.- .o.r .D.-t.yp.e..le.n.s .is selected. Metering system· Matrix Matrix Matri x Matrix Matrix Matrix Matrix Matrix Matrix Center-Weighted 88 iii ~ ~ ~ p S A M AF-Asslst Illuminator 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 Flexible Program 0 - - Exposure compensation - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Exposure mode "8' .:l iii ~ ~ ~ p S A Auto Exposure Bracketil1ll - - 0 0 0 Multiple exposure - - - 0 0 0 M 0 0 0 : Available -: Unavailable •...
Available Mode Combinations The following chart lists available modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as a .G.- .o.r .D.-t.yp.e..le.n.s .is selected. Metering system· Matrix Matrix Matri x Matrix Matrix Matrix Matrix Matrix Matrix Center-Weighted 88 iii ~ ~ ~ p S A M AF-Asslst Illuminator 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 Flexible Program 0 - - Exposure compensation - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Exposure mode "8' .:l iii ~ ~ ~ p S A Auto Exposure Bracketil1ll - - 0 0 0 Multiple exposure - - - 0 0 0 M 0 0 0 : Available -: Unavailable •...
Instruction Manual
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Built-In SpeedlightlReady-Light • Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes This camera is equipped with a built-in Speedlight that provides an angle of coverage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of lens used. When the shutter is dark or backlit, in '8' or Vari-Program (except in Iij or...-Pre Flash is used in your subject's eyes. or G-type Nikkor lens TTL Auto Flash mode 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash" (with Distance Information and Monitor Pre-Flash'2) CPU Nikkor lens other than D/Gtype (except AF Nikkor for the flash sync modes. • The following TTL Auto Flash...
Built-In SpeedlightlReady-Light • Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes This camera is equipped with a built-in Speedlight that provides an angle of coverage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of lens used. When the shutter is dark or backlit, in '8' or Vari-Program (except in Iij or...-Pre Flash is used in your subject's eyes. or G-type Nikkor lens TTL Auto Flash mode 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash" (with Distance Information and Monitor Pre-Flash'2) CPU Nikkor lens other than D/Gtype (except AF Nikkor for the flash sync modes. • The following TTL Auto Flash...
Instruction Manual
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... built-in Speedlight. With standard color print film Lens Limitations AF 1B-35mm f/3.5-4.5 35mm focal length at 0.7m (2.3 ft.) or longer shooting distance AF 20-35mm 112.B 35mm focallenath at 1.2m (3.9 ft.l or lonaer shootina distance AF 24-B5mm f/2.B-4 35mm or longer focal length' and at 35mm O.Bm (2.6 ft.) or longer shooting distance AF-S 24-B5mm f/3.5-4.5G ED 2Bmm or lonaer...
... built-in Speedlight. With standard color print film Lens Limitations AF 1B-35mm f/3.5-4.5 35mm focal length at 0.7m (2.3 ft.) or longer shooting distance AF 20-35mm 112.B 35mm focallenath at 1.2m (3.9 ft.l or lonaer shootina distance AF 24-B5mm f/2.B-4 35mm or longer focal length' and at 35mm O.Bm (2.6 ft.) or longer shooting distance AF-S 24-B5mm f/3.5-4.5G ED 2Bmm or lonaer...
Instruction Manual
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... AF 28-80mm fl3.3-S.6G At 28mm, 0.8m (2.6 ft.) or longer shooting distance AF 28-100mm fl3.S-S.6G At 28mm, 2m (6.6 ft.) or longer shooting distance AF 28-10Smm 1/3.S-4.S At 28mm, 0.7m (2.3 ft.) or longer shooting distance AF 28-200mm fl3.S-S.6 3Smm or longer local length j AF 3S-70mm fl2 .8 AF Micro...; and at 3Smm, 0.9m (3.0 ft.) or longer shooting distance AF 28mm fll.4 0.9m (3.0 ft.) or longer shooting distance AF-S 28-70mm 1/2.8 ED 50mm or longer local length; With color slide film Lens Limitations AF 18-3Smm 1/3.S-4.S 3Smm local length at 0.9m (3.0 ft.) or longer...
... AF 28-80mm fl3.3-S.6G At 28mm, 0.8m (2.6 ft.) or longer shooting distance AF 28-100mm fl3.S-S.6G At 28mm, 2m (6.6 ft.) or longer shooting distance AF 28-10Smm 1/3.S-4.S At 28mm, 0.7m (2.3 ft.) or longer shooting distance AF 28-200mm fl3.S-S.6 3Smm or longer local length j AF 3S-70mm fl2 .8 AF Micro...; and at 3Smm, 0.9m (3.0 ft.) or longer shooting distance AF 28mm fll.4 0.9m (3.0 ft.) or longer shooting distance AF-S 28-70mm 1/2.8 ED 50mm or longer local length; With color slide film Lens Limitations AF 18-3Smm 1/3.S-4.S 3Smm local length at 0.9m (3.0 ft.) or longer...
Instruction Manual
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... Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6'12 - 0 0 - 0 '11 - - - - 0 - 0'10 - - - 0 '5 0 - 0 '10 - - - 0*7 0 - 0 '10 - - - 0 '7 0 - 0'10 - - - AI-modified Nikkor 0 '8 0 - 0 '10 - - - or D-type AF lenses give you access to all available functions. ~ Lens/accessories Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Manual with this camera. PK-13 and PN-11) 0 '7 0 - 0 '10 - - - 104 Rellex-Nikkor - Auto Extension Rings (PK-11A, PK-12, -
... Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6'12 - 0 0 - 0 '11 - - - - 0 - 0'10 - - - 0 '5 0 - 0 '10 - - - 0*7 0 - 0 '10 - - - 0 '7 0 - 0'10 - - - AI-modified Nikkor 0 '8 0 - 0 '10 - - - or D-type AF lenses give you access to all available functions. ~ Lens/accessories Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Manual with this camera. PK-13 and PN-11) 0 '7 0 - 0 '10 - - - 104 Rellex-Nikkor - Auto Extension Rings (PK-11A, PK-12, -
Instruction Manual
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... • CPU Nikkor lenses other than the maximum aperture. *5 Without shifting andlor tilting the lens. *6 Compatible with AF-Sand AF-I Nikkor except AF-S 17-35mm f12.80 IF-ED, AF-S 24-85mm fI3.5-4.56 IF-ED and AF-S 28-70mm f12.80 IF-ED. *7 With maximum effective aperture of f15.6 or faster *8 With...position after attaching.) • When using an aperture other CPU Nikkor lens (page 19) • The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture shou ld be attached in combination with Camera Holder PA-4. When the lens is not set to its minimum and lock. *1 Metering system ...
... • CPU Nikkor lenses other than the maximum aperture. *5 Without shifting andlor tilting the lens. *6 Compatible with AF-Sand AF-I Nikkor except AF-S 17-35mm f12.80 IF-ED, AF-S 24-85mm fI3.5-4.56 IF-ED and AF-S 28-70mm f12.80 IF-ED. *7 With maximum effective aperture of f15.6 or faster *8 With...position after attaching.) • When using an aperture other CPU Nikkor lens (page 19) • The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture shou ld be attached in combination with Camera Holder PA-4. When the lens is not set to its minimum and lock. *1 Metering system ...
Instruction Manual
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...AF Micro-Nikkor (60mm, 10Smm, 200mm and 70-180mm) is attached. *6 TTL Auto Flash is possible with S8-140. Ultraviolet photography can be performed only when SB-140 is set from camera...Usable opt ional Speedlights and available fl ash modes are listed assuming a CPU lens is attached. :s::Speedlight Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash withm Non-TTL Auto flash Multi... Sensor*1 Manual Repeating Flash Rear- Curtain Sync*2 Red-Eye Reduction*2 SB-80DX, SB-28, SB -28DX 0 SB -27 0 SB -26*3 , SB-25, SB-24 0 SB-50DX...and SB-21B, autofocus can be set to 1160 sec. (or 1/60 sec.
...AF Micro-Nikkor (60mm, 10Smm, 200mm and 70-180mm) is attached. *6 TTL Auto Flash is possible with S8-140. Ultraviolet photography can be performed only when SB-140 is set from camera...Usable opt ional Speedlights and available fl ash modes are listed assuming a CPU lens is attached. :s::Speedlight Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash withm Non-TTL Auto flash Multi... Sensor*1 Manual Repeating Flash Rear- Curtain Sync*2 Red-Eye Reduction*2 SB-80DX, SB-28, SB -28DX 0 SB -27 0 SB -26*3 , SB-25, SB-24 0 SB-50DX...and SB-21B, autofocus can be set to 1160 sec. (or 1/60 sec.
Instruction Manual
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... is overridden). • Notes on using an optional Speedlight. If the camera groups are ISO 25 to AF, an AF Nikkor lens is attached , the subject is dark and center focus area is selected or Dynamic AF Mode with AF-Assist Illuminator, S8-80DX, 50DX, 28/28DX, 27, 26, 25 or 24, is 1/90 sec. o ...Available film speeds for camera group I. With other than TIL auto (non-TIL ...
... is overridden). • Notes on using an optional Speedlight. If the camera groups are ISO 25 to AF, an AF Nikkor lens is attached , the subject is dark and center focus area is selected or Dynamic AF Mode with AF-Assist Illuminator, S8-80DX, 50DX, 28/28DX, 27, 26, 25 or 24, is 1/90 sec. o ...Available film speeds for camera group I. With other than TIL auto (non-TIL ...
Instruction Manual
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If you are using a lens with a maximum aperture smaller than that listed above, the automatically controlled aperture range is stopped down by 1/2 f/ stop. With some optional Speedlights, the Flash Cancel ... panel disappears and attached Speedlight will fire normally. • With SK-6 and SB-24 attached , the AF-Assist Illuminators of the camera body and the Speedlight do not emit light. • In P or 'g' exposure mode, the camera automatically controls the maximum available aperture as follows in relation to the film speed: ISO film...
If you are using a lens with a maximum aperture smaller than that listed above, the automatically controlled aperture range is stopped down by 1/2 f/ stop. With some optional Speedlights, the Flash Cancel ... panel disappears and attached Speedlight will fire normally. • With SK-6 and SB-24 attached , the AF-Assist Illuminators of the camera body and the Speedlight do not emit light. • In P or 'g' exposure mode, the camera automatically controls the maximum available aperture as follows in relation to the film speed: ISO film...