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... personal computer link system, AF-Nikkor interchangeable optics, the Nikon close-up system, remote control system and much more . The Nikon F5 has been designed and built to inquire about unique Nikon accessories designed for choosing Nikon. 2 Available options include the near -silent Cs film advance...forensic and nearly every other than D-type Nikkor. The F5 will provide you with the most advanced technology, the F5 35mm SLR and the Nikon system will provide you with D-type Nikkor lenses. your photography. The F5 features Nikon's F system bayonet lens mount, and offers its ...
... personal computer link system, AF-Nikkor interchangeable optics, the Nikon close-up system, remote control system and much more . The Nikon F5 has been designed and built to inquire about unique Nikon accessories designed for choosing Nikon. 2 Available options include the near -silent Cs film advance...forensic and nearly every other than D-type Nikkor. The F5 will provide you with the most advanced technology, the F5 35mm SLR and the Nikon system will provide you with D-type Nikkor lenses. your photography. The F5 features Nikon's F system bayonet lens mount, and offers its ...
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Accessories from other than Nikon brand accessories. 4 NOTES Have Nikon spot check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera correctly The F5 camera's performance has been optimized for use with other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the F5's components. Using your camera serviced at an authorized dealer or service center, at least once every two years. Nikon cannot guarantee the F5's performance when it is used with Nikon brand accessories.
Accessories from other than Nikon brand accessories. 4 NOTES Have Nikon spot check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera correctly The F5 camera's performance has been optimized for use with other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the F5's components. Using your camera serviced at an authorized dealer or service center, at least once every two years. Nikon cannot guarantee the F5's performance when it is used with Nikon brand accessories.
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...pictures. -P.24 Basic Operation Introduces basic shooting using an optional Nikon Speedlight. P.25 -P.34 P.35 -P.56 Advanced Operation Presents advanced F5 applications for obtaining vari- P.108 -P.126 Miscellaneous Lists lens, accessories, tips on various terms used in this instruction manual is ...P.57 ous photographic effects -P.94 Controls in Detail Describes the F5's various features in "How this manual. Glossary Refer to alphabetically listed "Glossary" on pages 155 to 161 to get definitions on camera and battery care, and other pertinent items. -P.107 Flash ...
...pictures. -P.24 Basic Operation Introduces basic shooting using an optional Nikon Speedlight. P.25 -P.34 P.35 -P.56 Advanced Operation Presents advanced F5 applications for obtaining vari- P.108 -P.126 Miscellaneous Lists lens, accessories, tips on various terms used in this instruction manual is ...P.57 ous photographic effects -P.94 Controls in Detail Describes the F5's various features in "How this manual. Glossary Refer to alphabetically listed "Glossary" on pages 155 to 161 to get definitions on camera and battery care, and other pertinent items. -P.107 Flash ...
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... mirror in up position 99 DEPTH-OF FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON 100 ACCESSORY SHOE 100 SYNC TERMINAL 101 REMOTE TERMINAL 101 OPERATION WITH PERSONAL COMPUTER 102-103 SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SHUTTER SYSTEM 104 CHANGING CAMERA BACK 105 CHANGING VIEWFINDERS 106 CHANGING FOCUSING SCREENS 107 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 108... ON FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 126 MISCELLANEOUS 127-168 LENS 128-131 ATTACHING NON-AI LENS 132 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 133-145 SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS IN AF 146-147 TROUBLESHOOTING 148-150 CAMERA CARE TIPS 151-153 NOTES ON BATTERIES 154 GLOSSARY 155-161 INDEX 162-163 SPECIFICATIONS 164-...
... mirror in up position 99 DEPTH-OF FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON 100 ACCESSORY SHOE 100 SYNC TERMINAL 101 REMOTE TERMINAL 101 OPERATION WITH PERSONAL COMPUTER 102-103 SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SHUTTER SYSTEM 104 CHANGING CAMERA BACK 105 CHANGING VIEWFINDERS 106 CHANGING FOCUSING SCREENS 107 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 108... ON FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 126 MISCELLANEOUS 127-168 LENS 128-131 ATTACHING NON-AI LENS 132 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 133-145 SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS IN AF 146-147 TROUBLESHOOTING 148-150 CAMERA CARE TIPS 151-153 NOTES ON BATTERIES 154 GLOSSARY 155-161 INDEX 162-163 SPECIFICATIONS 164-...
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Top LCD panel (p. 12) AF area mode button (˝) (p. 40) Multiple exposure (Z) button (p. 86) 9 Film plane indicator: Exact distance from lens mounting flange to film plane is 46.5mm. Sync terminal Self-timer indicator LED (pp. 82-83) Camera strap eyelet Exposure mode (MODE) button (p. 56) Exposure compensation (=) button (p. 77) Camera strap eyelet Film advance mode selector lock release Film advance mode/self-timer selector (pp. 36, 82) Accessory shoe: For Nikon dedicated Speedlights.
Top LCD panel (p. 12) AF area mode button (˝) (p. 40) Multiple exposure (Z) button (p. 86) 9 Film plane indicator: Exact distance from lens mounting flange to film plane is 46.5mm. Sync terminal Self-timer indicator LED (pp. 82-83) Camera strap eyelet Exposure mode (MODE) button (p. 56) Exposure compensation (=) button (p. 77) Camera strap eyelet Film advance mode selector lock release Film advance mode/self-timer selector (pp. 36, 82) Accessory shoe: For Nikon dedicated Speedlights.
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Move away from your subject. Under-exposure alert: Use accessory Nikon Speedlight. blinks: Focus manually. Shutter cannot be released when: ? See page 146. > appears: Subject is too close. See page 43. 31 8 Lightly press the shutter ... release button to take the picture. If HI appears in the shutter speed position- If Lo appears in the shutter speed position-Overexposure alert: Use Nikon ND filter. The camera automatically advances the film by one frame, and LCD frame counter increases by one.
Move away from your subject. Under-exposure alert: Use accessory Nikon Speedlight. blinks: Focus manually. Shutter cannot be released when: ? See page 146. > appears: Subject is too close. See page 43. 31 8 Lightly press the shutter ... release button to take the picture. If HI appears in the shutter speed position- If Lo appears in the shutter speed position-Overexposure alert: Use Nikon ND filter. The camera automatically advances the film by one frame, and LCD frame counter increases by one.
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If you are using a lens without CPU, or accessories such as bellows or extension rings The 1,005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering automatically switches to Center-Weighted Metering and the w symbol appears. (If Programmed Auto or Shutter-Priority Auto is set on the camera, the exposure mode also switches automatically to select your...
If you are using a lens without CPU, or accessories such as bellows or extension rings The 1,005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering automatically switches to Center-Weighted Metering and the w symbol appears. (If Programmed Auto or Shutter-Priority Auto is set on the camera, the exposure mode also switches automatically to select your...
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...following sequence: ¡ Programmed Auto ™ Shutter-Priority Auto ¢ Manual £ Aperture-Priority Auto For users of lenses that have no CPU, or accessories such as bellows attachment or extension rings Use Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. Programmed Auto or Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode automatically shifts... ¨ button, rotate Main-Command Dial. The exposure mode changes as in the viewfinder. (If 3D Color Matrix Metering is set on the camera, metering system is also automatically shifted to Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode with ƒ--
...following sequence: ¡ Programmed Auto ™ Shutter-Priority Auto ¢ Manual £ Aperture-Priority Auto For users of lenses that have no CPU, or accessories such as bellows attachment or extension rings Use Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. Programmed Auto or Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode automatically shifts... ¨ button, rotate Main-Command Dial. The exposure mode changes as in the viewfinder. (If 3D Color Matrix Metering is set on the camera, metering system is also automatically shifted to Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode with ƒ--
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If Lo appears in the aperture position-Overexposure alert: Select a higher shutter speed or use an accessory Nikon Speedlight. 60 Set lens to its smallest aperture, and lock setting. If HI appears in the aperture position-Underexposure alert: Select a slower shutter speed or use a Nikon ND filter. If ƒEE blinks in the aperture position-Lens setting error alert: CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to its smallest aperture setting.
If Lo appears in the aperture position-Overexposure alert: Select a higher shutter speed or use an accessory Nikon Speedlight. 60 Set lens to its smallest aperture, and lock setting. If HI appears in the aperture position-Underexposure alert: Select a slower shutter speed or use a Nikon ND filter. If ƒEE blinks in the aperture position-Lens setting error alert: CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to its smallest aperture setting.
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If Lo appears in the shutter speed position- Underexposure alert: Select wider aperture (smaller fnumber) or use Nikon ND filter. Overexposure alert: Select smaller aperture (large fnumber) or use accessory Nikon Speedlight. 63 If HI appears in the shutter speed position- 4 To take picture, fully depress shutter release button.
If Lo appears in the shutter speed position- Underexposure alert: Select wider aperture (smaller fnumber) or use Nikon ND filter. Overexposure alert: Select smaller aperture (large fnumber) or use accessory Nikon Speedlight. 63 If HI appears in the shutter speed position- 4 To take picture, fully depress shutter release button.
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c Long Time Exposures from 40 sec. See page 90. To avoid camera shake, which may cause picture blur, use a tripod. LONG TIME EXPOSURE At buLb setting, the shutter stays open as long as Nikon Remote Cord MC-20 or MC-30, Modulite Remote Control Set ML-3 is also recommended. 1 Select ...162; for Manual exposure mode by rotating MainCommand Dial while pressing ¨ button. Use of remote control accessories, such as the shutter release button remains...
c Long Time Exposures from 40 sec. See page 90. To avoid camera shake, which may cause picture blur, use a tripod. LONG TIME EXPOSURE At buLb setting, the shutter stays open as long as Nikon Remote Cord MC-20 or MC-30, Modulite Remote Control Set ML-3 is also recommended. 1 Select ...162; for Manual exposure mode by rotating MainCommand Dial while pressing ¨ button. Use of remote control accessories, such as the shutter release button remains...
Instruction Manual
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... to the automatically set with the Sub-Command Dial. The viewed image becomes progressively darker as the aperture gets smaller. DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON ACCESSORY SHOE In Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, depress the depth-of-field preview button to stop the lens down to the aperture set... aperture. Those portions of the picture that appear in focus when the button is pressed are within the depth of Nikon dedicated electronic Speedlights, including SB-50DX, SB-29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-23, SB-22s, SB-22...
... to the automatically set with the Sub-Command Dial. The viewed image becomes progressively darker as the aperture gets smaller. DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON ACCESSORY SHOE In Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, depress the depth-of-field preview button to stop the lens down to the aperture set... aperture. Those portions of the picture that appear in focus when the button is pressed are within the depth of Nikon dedicated electronic Speedlights, including SB-50DX, SB-29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-23, SB-22s, SB-22...
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For available remote control accessories, see page 145. • Make sure to keep the supplied cap on when not using the remote terminal. 101 A 10-pin remote terminal is provided for remote operation of the F5 with Personal Computer Connecting Cord MC-33 or MC-34, Remote Cord MC-20 or MC-30, etc. SYNC TERMINAL REMOTE TERMINAL The F5 features a separate sync terminal that accepts all standard PC-type plug-in sync cords.
For available remote control accessories, see page 145. • Make sure to keep the supplied cap on when not using the remote terminal. 101 A 10-pin remote terminal is provided for remote operation of the F5 with Personal Computer Connecting Cord MC-33 or MC-34, Remote Cord MC-20 or MC-30, etc. SYNC TERMINAL REMOTE TERMINAL The F5 features a separate sync terminal that accepts all standard PC-type plug-in sync cords.
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... ˆ and Ø appear for Center-Weighted Fill-Flash. • By pressing the Speedlight's M button (or MODE button with accessories) Metering system 3D Color Matrix Center-Weighted Spot Matrix Center-Weighted Spot Matrix Center-Weighted Spot Matrix Center-Weighted Spot Programmed and Shutter-Priority ...flash Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*2 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*3 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*4 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash Standard TTL flash *1 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when using an aperture ...
... ˆ and Ø appear for Center-Weighted Fill-Flash. • By pressing the Speedlight's M button (or MODE button with accessories) Metering system 3D Color Matrix Center-Weighted Spot Matrix Center-Weighted Spot Matrix Center-Weighted Spot Matrix Center-Weighted Spot Programmed and Shutter-Priority ...flash Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*2 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*3 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*4 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash Standard TTL flash *1 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when using an aperture ...
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... Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*2 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*3 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*4 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash Standard TTL flash *1 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when using an aperture... Ø for F3AF) and AI-P-Nikkor lens Spot Matrix PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D*1 Center-Weighted Spot Other lenses (or with accessories) Matrix Center-Weighted Spot Programmed and Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure mode Aperture-Priority Auto Manual Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Standard TTL flash Multi...
... Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*2 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*3 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*4 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash Standard TTL flash *1 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when using an aperture... Ø for F3AF) and AI-P-Nikkor lens Spot Matrix PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D*1 Center-Weighted Spot Other lenses (or with accessories) Matrix Center-Weighted Spot Programmed and Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure mode Aperture-Priority Auto Manual Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Standard TTL flash Multi...
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...Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*5 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*6 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash Standard TTL flash Manual Standard TTL flash *1 Although possible with accessories) Matrix Center-Weighted Spot Programmed and Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure mode Aperture-Priority Auto Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Standard TTL flash - With...or with SB-21B, Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash is not available in EU countries. *2 Via TTL Remote Cord SC-23. *3 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when using an aperture other ...
...Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*5 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*6 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash Standard TTL flash Manual Standard TTL flash *1 Although possible with accessories) Matrix Center-Weighted Spot Programmed and Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure mode Aperture-Priority Auto Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Standard TTL flash - With...or with SB-21B, Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash is not available in EU countries. *2 Via TTL Remote Cord SC-23. *3 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when using an aperture other ...
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... Nikon F-mount Nikkor and Nikon lenses. See page 132. 4) With TC-16A attached and maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster (lens aperture of f/3.5 or faster). 5) With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 6) Without shifting and/or tilting. 7) With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. Lens/accessory... compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens. 2) AI-modification is available with the F5's electronic rangefinder, is no longer available. 3) F5 camera body must be used . However, some other lenses in combination with the TC-16A. (See TC-16A instruction ...
... Nikon F-mount Nikkor and Nikon lenses. See page 132. 4) With TC-16A attached and maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster (lens aperture of f/3.5 or faster). 5) With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 6) Without shifting and/or tilting. 7) With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. Lens/accessory... compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens. 2) AI-modification is available with the F5's electronic rangefinder, is no longer available. 3) F5 camera body must be used . However, some other lenses in combination with the TC-16A. (See TC-16A instruction ...
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...camera body. 2) F5 camera body must be determined before shifting; Exposure must also be selected via SubCommand Dial. 5) By stop-down metering. (Release shutter while pressing depth-of-field preview button.) 6) By stop -down metering. Exposure must also be modified to 1/125 sec. See page 132. 3) The camera... By stop-down metering. 7) With shutter speed set to connect Non-AI-type Nikkor lenses. Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. Lens/accessory AF-S Nikkor AF-I Nikkor D-type AF Nikkor G-type AF Nikkor1) Non D-type AF Nikkor AI-P Nikkor AI Nikkor AI-modified Nikkor ...
...camera body. 2) F5 camera body must be determined before shifting; Exposure must also be selected via SubCommand Dial. 5) By stop-down metering. (Release shutter while pressing depth-of-field preview button.) 6) By stop -down metering. Exposure must also be modified to 1/125 sec. See page 132. 3) The camera... By stop-down metering. 7) With shutter speed set to connect Non-AI-type Nikkor lenses. Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. Lens/accessory AF-S Nikkor AF-I Nikkor D-type AF Nikkor G-type AF Nikkor1) Non D-type AF Nikkor AI-P Nikkor AI Nikkor AI-modified Nikkor ...
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See page 132. 2) The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, ... may be changed. 4) Spot area selectable with certain conditions. 5) Matrix Metering instead of sensor output balance can be necessary. 130 Lens/accessory AF-S Nikkor AF-I Nikkor D-type AF Nikkor G-type AF Nikkor Non D-type AF Nikkor AI-P Nikkor AI Nikkor AI-modified Nikkor Non...Y6) Y6) R Y7) R R8) R8) R9) R9) Spot Metering R4) R4) R4) R4) R4) R4) R R Y6) Y6) R Y7) R R8) R8) R9) R9) 1) F5 camera body must be modified to connect Non-AI-type Nikkor lenses.
See page 132. 2) The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, ... may be changed. 4) Spot area selectable with certain conditions. 5) Matrix Metering instead of sensor output balance can be necessary. 130 Lens/accessory AF-S Nikkor AF-I Nikkor D-type AF Nikkor G-type AF Nikkor Non D-type AF Nikkor AI-P Nikkor AI Nikkor AI-modified Nikkor Non...Y6) Y6) R Y7) R R8) R8) R9) R9) Spot Metering R4) R4) R4) R4) R4) R4) R R Y6) Y6) R Y7) R R8) R8) R9) R9) 1) F5 camera body must be modified to connect Non-AI-type Nikkor lenses.
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...F5: • Fisheye 8mm f/8 • Old-type 21mm f/4 • Old-type PC 35mm f/3.5 • Old-type Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 • AF Teleconverter TC-16 • 80mm f/2.8 for F3AF • 200mm f/3.5 for F3AF • K2 Ring The following Nikkor lenses can be attached after camera...600mm f/9.5 (No. 280001 to 300490) The following Nikkor lenses and accessories can be attached under certain conditions: • Old-type Reflex 500mm f/8: Rotate tripod mounting collar 90° • Reprocopy Outfit PF-4: Camera Holder Adapter PA-4 is required • Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6: Attachment...
...F5: • Fisheye 8mm f/8 • Old-type 21mm f/4 • Old-type PC 35mm f/3.5 • Old-type Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 • AF Teleconverter TC-16 • 80mm f/2.8 for F3AF • 200mm f/3.5 for F3AF • K2 Ring The following Nikkor lenses can be attached after camera...600mm f/9.5 (No. 280001 to 300490) The following Nikkor lenses and accessories can be attached under certain conditions: • Old-type Reflex 500mm f/8: Rotate tripod mounting collar 90° • Reprocopy Outfit PF-4: Camera Holder Adapter PA-4 is required • Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6: Attachment...