Instruction Manual
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... settings. General Functions Explains photography fundamentals with the F5 including film advance mode, focus area, focus mode, metering system and exposure mode. P.108 -P.126 Miscellaneous Lists lens, accessories, tips on camera and battery care, and other pertinent items. -P.107 Flash ...Photography Introduces various flash photography methods using an optional Nikon Speedlight. ABOUT THIS MANUAL Reference tag Reference tag on the edge of batteries P.16 and film before you start...
... settings. General Functions Explains photography fundamentals with the F5 including film advance mode, focus area, focus mode, metering system and exposure mode. P.108 -P.126 Miscellaneous Lists lens, accessories, tips on camera and battery care, and other pertinent items. -P.107 Flash ...Photography Introduces various flash photography methods using an optional Nikon Speedlight. ABOUT THIS MANUAL Reference tag Reference tag on the edge of batteries P.16 and film before you start...
Instruction Manual
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... 8-13 LCD panels 12 Viewfinder 13 HOW TO OPERATE COMMAND DIALS 14-15 PREPARATION 16-24 MOUNTING LENS 17-18 Removing lens 18 INSTALLING BATTERIES 19 CHECKING BATTERY POWER 20 LOADING FILM 21-24 BASIC OPERATION 25-34 RELEASING SHUTTER/COMPOSING THE PICTURE........26-27 BASIC SHOOTING 28-34 About Two-Button...
... 8-13 LCD panels 12 Viewfinder 13 HOW TO OPERATE COMMAND DIALS 14-15 PREPARATION 16-24 MOUNTING LENS 17-18 Removing lens 18 INSTALLING BATTERIES 19 CHECKING BATTERY POWER 20 LOADING FILM 21-24 BASIC OPERATION 25-34 RELEASING SHUTTER/COMPOSING THE PICTURE........26-27 BASIC SHOOTING 28-34 About Two-Button...
Instruction Manual
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...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 108-124 TTL AUTO FLASH-Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash and ...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 164-168 7 To make dark background more visible 120-121 REAR...
...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 108-124 TTL AUTO FLASH-Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash and ...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 164-168 7 To make dark background more visible 120-121 REAR...
Instruction Manual
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...) Custom Setting Menu (·) button (p. 91) Finder release button Alert LED Film rewind lever (2 „) lock release Film rewind lever (2 „) Film cartridge confirmation window Battery holder release knob Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing (,) button (p. 79) Film speed (°) button (p. 21) Shutter speed/aperture/focus area lock (-) button (p. 39, 59, 61...
...) Custom Setting Menu (·) button (p. 91) Finder release button Alert LED Film rewind lever (2 „) lock release Film rewind lever (2 „) Film cartridge confirmation window Battery holder release knob Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing (,) button (p. 79) Film speed (°) button (p. 21) Shutter speed/aperture/focus area lock (-) button (p. 39, 59, 61...
Instruction Manual
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... slows. Shutter speed 3. Exposure compensation value 8. Flash sync mode 20. When the temperature drops, the display can again be read display information. Shutter speed lock 2. Battery level 12. Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing 18. Personal computer connection 21. Focus area lock 11. Film speed setting mode 17. Exposure mode 6. Aperture 10...
... slows. Shutter speed 3. Exposure compensation value 8. Flash sync mode 20. When the temperature drops, the display can again be read display information. Shutter speed lock 2. Battery level 12. Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing 18. Personal computer connection 21. Focus area lock 11. Film speed setting mode 17. Exposure mode 6. Aperture 10...
Instruction Manual
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... the camera body, remove its batteries or install it stops. • To install Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30, follow steps 1-2 and 4-5. 19 INSTALLING BATTERIES Before installing batteries: • Make sure the power switch is set at OFF position. • Use AA-type alkaline or lithium batteries, or optional Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 with the F5...
... the camera body, remove its batteries or install it stops. • To install Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30, follow steps 1-2 and 4-5. 19 INSTALLING BATTERIES Before installing batteries: • Make sure the power switch is set at OFF position. • Use AA-type alkaline or lithium batteries, or optional Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 with the F5...
Instruction Manual
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..., and confirm that the LCD panel and viewfinder LCD show aperture/shutter speed indications, and autofocus operation starts (unless camera is shown in the top LCD panel, indicating sufficient battery power. Replace. as desired, use Custom Setting #15. The battery mark and exposure indications automatically turn off after 8 sec. The exposure indications and...
..., and confirm that the LCD panel and viewfinder LCD show aperture/shutter speed indications, and autofocus operation starts (unless camera is shown in the top LCD panel, indicating sufficient battery power. Replace. as desired, use Custom Setting #15. The battery mark and exposure indications automatically turn off after 8 sec. The exposure indications and...
Instruction Manual
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... damage due to restart film rewind. • If you are not using the camera. To conserve battery power, turn 2 „ lever to leaking batteries. 33 • If film rewind does not start, check battery power. If battery power is complete. 13 Open camera back and remove film cartridge. The film advances one frame without exposure and...
... damage due to restart film rewind. • If you are not using the camera. To conserve battery power, turn 2 „ lever to leaking batteries. 33 • If film rewind does not start, check battery power. If battery power is complete. 13 Open camera back and remove film cartridge. The film advances one frame without exposure and...
Instruction Manual
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... CL mode and approx. 1 fps in use. c In CH and CL modes, the shooting speeds can be changed using fully charged optional rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 is up to approx. 8 fps in CH mode, up to the shutter speed in CS mode- Film advance speed using Custom Setting... #9, 10. with fresh AA-type alkaline or lithium batteries at normal temperature (20°C or 68°F) and a shutter speed of shooting speeds: up to approx. 7.4 fps (frames per second) in CH mode, up...
... CL mode and approx. 1 fps in use. c In CH and CL modes, the shooting speeds can be changed using fully charged optional rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 is up to approx. 8 fps in CH mode, up to the shutter speed in CS mode- Film advance speed using Custom Setting... #9, 10. with fresh AA-type alkaline or lithium batteries at normal temperature (20°C or 68°F) and a shutter speed of shooting speeds: up to approx. 7.4 fps (frames per second) in CH mode, up...
Instruction Manual
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... an exposure may depend on the condition of new batteries is recommended when performing Long Time Exposure. Use of the batteries inside the F5. At low temperatures, batteries weaken and continuous shooting time shortens. We recommend using lithium batteries or Ni-MH Battery Unit and keeping the camera body warm in top LCD panel and viewfinder. 3 Fully... from shutter release button. To close the shutter, remove finger from ¨ button and rotate MainCommand Dial until buLb (for continuous shooting time of the F5. 85
... an exposure may depend on the condition of new batteries is recommended when performing Long Time Exposure. Use of the batteries inside the F5. At low temperatures, batteries weaken and continuous shooting time shortens. We recommend using lithium batteries or Ni-MH Battery Unit and keeping the camera body warm in top LCD panel and viewfinder. 3 Fully... from shutter release button. To close the shutter, remove finger from ¨ button and rotate MainCommand Dial until buLb (for continuous shooting time of the F5. 85
Instruction Manual
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... average on entire viewfinder or create a custom-size (by Computer Link) diameter, select C 8, C15, C20, A or PC. 15 Time delay for auto meter-switch-off: Camera's meter remains on approximately 8 seconds after film loading. 9 Film advance speed in CH: To change the film advance speed to 6 fps from 7.4 fps with AA...-type alkaline or lithium batteries or 8 fps with Ni-MH Battery Unit in (CH) Continuous High-Speed film advance mode, select CH6. 10 Film advance speed in CL: To change the delay time to...
... average on entire viewfinder or create a custom-size (by Computer Link) diameter, select C 8, C15, C20, A or PC. 15 Time delay for auto meter-switch-off: Camera's meter remains on approximately 8 seconds after film loading. 9 Film advance speed in CH: To change the film advance speed to 6 fps from 7.4 fps with AA...-type alkaline or lithium batteries or 8 fps with Ni-MH Battery Unit in (CH) Continuous High-Speed film advance mode, select CH6. 10 Film advance speed in CL: To change the delay time to...
Instruction Manual
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... using the Ni-MH rechargeable battery with the F5. Compared to be used for extended studio use, the MC-32 connects 12V external power source to 22 digits between frames. The MF-28 also enables the camera to regular AA-type alkaline batteries, the Ni-MH battery is the exclusive charger for ...using the F5 for various other advanced functions. Data Back MF-27 A compact alternative to the MF-28, it...
... using the Ni-MH rechargeable battery with the F5. Compared to be used for extended studio use, the MC-32 connects 12V external power source to 22 digits between frames. The MF-28 also enables the camera to regular AA-type alkaline batteries, the Ni-MH battery is the exclusive charger for ...using the F5 for various other advanced functions. Data Back MF-27 A compact alternative to the MF-28, it...
Instruction Manual
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...is incorrectly positioned. TROUBLESHOOTING LCD panel Viewfinder Shutter Cause and remedy No indication No indication Locked Batteries are nearing exhaustion. Can be released lens is not set to OFF and replace batteries. Err, a and s blink Err blinks Locked Non-DX-coded film or film with...Alert LED also blinks Locked Film is loaded. Reload film. Set manually to the smallest aperture. 148 Have a fresh set . Locked Batteries are just about exhausted. End blinks End blinks Alert LED also lights Locked Film has reached end of roll. Rewind film. ƒ...
...is incorrectly positioned. TROUBLESHOOTING LCD panel Viewfinder Shutter Cause and remedy No indication No indication Locked Batteries are nearing exhaustion. Can be released lens is not set to OFF and replace batteries. Err, a and s blink Err blinks Locked Non-DX-coded film or film with...Alert LED also blinks Locked Film is loaded. Reload film. Set manually to the smallest aperture. 148 Have a fresh set . Locked Batteries are just about exhausted. End blinks End blinks Alert LED also lights Locked Film has reached end of roll. Rewind film. ƒ...
Instruction Manual
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In certain cases, due to resume operation, simply turn the camera off , then on again, or remove batteries and install them again. For the same reason, film may turn the power off . In each of the camera other than as specified in this manual. 153 Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from use of these cases, to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, the F5's microcomputer may not advance properly.
In certain cases, due to resume operation, simply turn the camera off , then on again, or remove batteries and install them again. For the same reason, film may turn the power off . In each of the camera other than as specified in this manual. 153 Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from use of these cases, to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, the F5's microcomputer may not advance properly.
Instruction Manual
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... buy are new, and wrap the camera body in something warm. 5. When replacing batteries, be sure to an authorized Nikon dealer. 154 If the battery chamber is contaminated by battery leakage, take the camera to replace all batteries at extremely low temperatures - NOTES ON BATTERIES 1. Do not charge dry cells. 3. Always use the camera for a long time, remove the...
... buy are new, and wrap the camera body in something warm. 5. When replacing batteries, be sure to an authorized Nikon dealer. 154 If the battery chamber is contaminated by battery leakage, take the camera to replace all batteries at extremely low temperatures - NOTES ON BATTERIES 1. Do not charge dry cells. 3. Always use the camera for a long time, remove the...
Instruction Manual
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... Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing --79 Autofocus 41 Special focusing situations in AF -----146 Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash -------109 Basic Shooting 28 Battery Installing batteries 19 Checking battery power ---------20 Notes on batteries -----------154 Camera Care Tips 151 Center-Weighted Metering ---------50 Composing the Picture -----------26 162 Continuous Servo AF 44 Continuous Shooting 37 Custom Setting...
... Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing --79 Autofocus 41 Special focusing situations in AF -----146 Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash -------109 Basic Shooting 28 Battery Installing batteries 19 Checking battery power ---------20 Notes on batteries -----------154 Camera Care Tips 151 Center-Weighted Metering ---------50 Composing the Picture -----------26 162 Continuous Servo AF 44 Continuous Shooting 37 Custom Setting...
Instruction Manual
Page 165
... Finder DW-31 and Waist-Level Finder DW-30 Approx. 20.5mm Provided Nikon advanced EC-B-type screen; sure bracketing mark, multiple expo- sure mark, shutter speed/aperture/ focus area position lock marks and battery power Rear LCD panel Flash sync, film speed, DX mark, information Custom mark... speeds Viewfinder Eyepoint Eyepiece shutter Focusing screen With exposure compensation button; ±5 EV range, in 1/3 steps); electromagnetically controlled Bulb setting Nikon Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 provided as standard; exposure level indi- ISO 6 to 5000 for DX-coded film;
... Finder DW-31 and Waist-Level Finder DW-30 Approx. 20.5mm Provided Nikon advanced EC-B-type screen; sure bracketing mark, multiple expo- sure mark, shutter speed/aperture/ focus area position lock marks and battery power Rear LCD panel Flash sync, film speed, DX mark, information Custom mark... speeds Viewfinder Eyepoint Eyepiece shutter Focusing screen With exposure compensation button; ±5 EV range, in 1/3 steps); electromagnetically controlled Bulb setting Nikon Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 provided as standard; exposure level indi- ISO 6 to 5000 for DX-coded film;
Instruction Manual
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... is being rewound Choice of field Reflex mirror Automatic, instant-return type Camera back Hinged back; stops automatically when film is released; in Flash synchronization In Programmed Auto or Aperture- interchangeable with Ni-MH Battery Unit and 6 sec. mount receptacle for SB-28/SB-28DX/SB-...or at 1/250 if speed is depressed; tion Depth-of-field Provides visual verification of depth preview button of automatic or manual; with Nikon Multi-Control Back MF-28 or Data Back MF-27 Accessory shoe Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact; dura- in normal sync, ...
... is being rewound Choice of field Reflex mirror Automatic, instant-return type Camera back Hinged back; stops automatically when film is released; in Flash synchronization In Programmed Auto or Aperture- interchangeable with Ni-MH Battery Unit and 6 sec. mount receptacle for SB-28/SB-28DX/SB-...or at 1/250 if speed is depressed; tion Depth-of-field Provides visual verification of depth preview button of automatic or manual; with Nikon Multi-Control Back MF-28 or Data Back MF-27 Accessory shoe Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact; dura- in normal sync, ...
Instruction Manual
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...Flash ready-light Speedlight attached: Lights up in red when Nikon dedicated Speedlight is ready to fire, or blinks to infinity (∞) three times before each shot. Eight AA-type alkaline batteries Eight AA-type lithium batteries Optional Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 At 20˚C or 68°F At.... 250 Approx. 70 Approx. 100 Approx. 60 167 cient light for correct exposure Number of 36-exposure film rolls per set of fresh batteries Test 1 Camera setting: Using an AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED lens, in same setting as test 1 Autofocus operation: After lightly pressing the shutter...
...Flash ready-light Speedlight attached: Lights up in red when Nikon dedicated Speedlight is ready to fire, or blinks to infinity (∞) three times before each shot. Eight AA-type alkaline batteries Eight AA-type lithium batteries Optional Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 At 20˚C or 68°F At.... 250 Approx. 70 Approx. 100 Approx. 60 167 cient light for correct exposure Number of 36-exposure film rolls per set of fresh batteries Test 1 Camera setting: Using an AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED lens, in same setting as test 1 Autofocus operation: After lightly pressing the shutter...
Instruction Manual
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... weak in Long Time Exposure per set of FR6 (AA-type lithium) batteries or Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 for sufficient power; So we recommend use of fresh batteries Eight AA-type alkaline batteries Eight AA-type lithium batteries Optional Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 At 20˚C or 68°F Approx. 5 hours Approx...
... weak in Long Time Exposure per set of FR6 (AA-type lithium) batteries or Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 for sufficient power; So we recommend use of fresh batteries Eight AA-type alkaline batteries Eight AA-type lithium batteries Optional Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 At 20˚C or 68°F Approx. 5 hours Approx...