Instruction Manual
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Nikon cannot guarantee the F5's performance when it is used with Nikon brand accessories. Using your camera serviced at an authorized dealer or service center, at least once every two years. 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. Accessories from other than Nikon brand accessories. 4
Nikon cannot guarantee the F5's performance when it is used with Nikon brand accessories. Using your camera serviced at an authorized dealer or service center, at least once every two years. 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. Accessories from other than Nikon brand accessories. 4
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 ...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-CURTAIN SYNC- SELF...
...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 ...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-CURTAIN SYNC- SELF...
Instruction Manual
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..., the area that concentrates 75% of the viewfinder. (6mm-dia. In auto exposure mode, to measure the brightness of the picture's offcenter portion, use the camera's AE-L/AF-L button (see pages 72 and 73). circle within the selected focus area of the meter's sensitivity can be changed to 8mm-dia., 15mm...-dia., 20mm-dia. achieving the best results requires experience. w Center-Weighted Metering e Spot Metering With approximately 75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on a specific area in situations where you want to base exposure on the 12mm-dia.
..., the area that concentrates 75% of the viewfinder. (6mm-dia. In auto exposure mode, to measure the brightness of the picture's offcenter portion, use the camera's AE-L/AF-L button (see pages 72 and 73). circle within the selected focus area of the meter's sensitivity can be changed to 8mm-dia., 15mm...-dia., 20mm-dia. achieving the best results requires experience. w Center-Weighted Metering e Spot Metering With approximately 75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on a specific area in situations where you want to base exposure on the 12mm-dia.
Instruction Manual
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...varying the aperture, you can control the depth of the camera's light meter, as indicated by the camera's microcomputer. When using smaller apertures with Nikon lenses having a built-in use) second, requires the ...F5's microcomputer automatically selects the proper aperture to match the manually set , the easier it is not appropriate for conditions or the specific effect you set shutter speed to create motion effects, choose a slower shutter speed. To achieve a specific creative effect (e.g., intentional blur, intentional under- The higher the corresponding shutter speed to camera...
...varying the aperture, you can control the depth of the camera's light meter, as indicated by the camera's microcomputer. When using smaller apertures with Nikon lenses having a built-in use) second, requires the ...F5's microcomputer automatically selects the proper aperture to match the manually set , the easier it is not appropriate for conditions or the specific effect you set shutter speed to create motion effects, choose a slower shutter speed. To achieve a specific creative effect (e.g., intentional blur, intentional under- The higher the corresponding shutter speed to camera...
Instruction Manual
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... release button is recommended when using AE lock. 1 Position focus brackets on the brightness of detected exposure value using Custom Setting #21. With the F5, pressing the AE-L/AF-L button locks both exposure and focus, but it can be changed even while pressing the AE-L/AF-L button. • ...In this case, focus can be set to lock only focus or exposure by choosing a focus area which corresponds to lock camera's controlled shutter speed and aperture instead of a specific area within the scene, use AE lock. About AE Lock In the auto exposure mode, when you want to lock only...
... release button is recommended when using AE lock. 1 Position focus brackets on the brightness of detected exposure value using Custom Setting #21. With the F5, pressing the AE-L/AF-L button locks both exposure and focus, but it can be changed even while pressing the AE-L/AF-L button. • ...In this case, focus can be set to lock only focus or exposure by choosing a focus area which corresponds to lock camera's controlled shutter speed and aperture instead of a specific area within the scene, use AE lock. About AE Lock In the auto exposure mode, when you want to lock only...
Instruction Manual
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To Obtain Meter Reading for a Particular Subject in Manual Exposure Mode In Manual exposure mode, if you want to set an exposure for a specific brightness value within the scene, switch metering system to Center-Weighted or Spot and use the following method. 1 Center main subject inside viewfinder and/or move in closer until the reference circle for Center-Weighted Metering or Spot Metering is fully covered by the subject. 2 Lightly press shutter release button. 75
To Obtain Meter Reading for a Particular Subject in Manual Exposure Mode In Manual exposure mode, if you want to set an exposure for a specific brightness value within the scene, switch metering system to Center-Weighted or Spot and use the following method. 1 Center main subject inside viewfinder and/or move in closer until the reference circle for Center-Weighted Metering or Spot Metering is fully covered by the subject. 2 Lightly press shutter release button. 75
Instruction Manual
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To set a specific shutter speed, set the Speedlight unit itself for Rear-Curtain Sync. You must set the F5 to Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. • When using the SB-26, SB-25 or SB-24, note that the Rear- Rear-Curtain ...-Curtain Sync is especially effective at a slow shutter speed, Slow Sync is automatically set at the beginning of the exposure. Curtain Sync setting on the camera body is set, the Speedlight fires at the end of the exposure, turning available light into a stream of light that follows the flash-illuminated moving...
To set a specific shutter speed, set the Speedlight unit itself for Rear-Curtain Sync. You must set the F5 to Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. • When using the SB-26, SB-25 or SB-24, note that the Rear- Rear-Curtain ...-Curtain Sync is especially effective at a slow shutter speed, Slow Sync is automatically set at the beginning of the exposure. Curtain Sync setting on the camera body is set, the Speedlight fires at the end of the exposure, turning available light into a stream of light that follows the flash-illuminated moving...
Instruction Manual
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Take time to the pleasure of taking pictures. We've also included a detailed section with technical specifications and a glossary of your camera to give you superior pictures. You'll want to take good care of terms that will help you will add to review this section thoroughly, and you understand the F5 system more fully. Please read them carefully. 127 MISCELLANEOUS The Nikon F5 is a high-performance, precision instrument, designed to ensure the best performance.
Take time to the pleasure of taking pictures. We've also included a detailed section with technical specifications and a glossary of your camera to give you superior pictures. You'll want to take good care of terms that will help you will add to review this section thoroughly, and you understand the F5 system more fully. Please read them carefully. 127 MISCELLANEOUS The Nikon F5 is a high-performance, precision instrument, designed to ensure the best performance.
Instruction Manual
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...camera Picture format Lens mount Lens Focus mode AF area mode Autofocus area Autofocus mode Focus Tracking Autofocus detection system Autofocus detection range Autofocus lock Integral-motor autofocus 35mm singlelens reflex 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Nikon F mount Nikkor and Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount* * With limitations; SPECIFICATIONS...EV20 in 3D Color Matrix and (at ISO 100) Possible once stationary subject is in focus in incre- or camera is pressed or when other AI-type Nikkor lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster Exposure metering Three built...
...camera Picture format Lens mount Lens Focus mode AF area mode Autofocus area Autofocus mode Focus Tracking Autofocus detection system Autofocus detection range Autofocus lock Integral-motor autofocus 35mm singlelens reflex 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Nikon F mount Nikkor and Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount* * With limitations; SPECIFICATIONS...EV20 in 3D Color Matrix and (at ISO 100) Possible once stationary subject is in focus in incre- or camera is pressed or when other AI-type Nikkor lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster Exposure metering Three built...
Instruction Manual
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... x 149 x 79mm or 6.2 x 5.9 x 3.1 inches Weight Approx. 1,210g or 42.7 oz. (without notice. no indication/mark appears when batteries are subject to change without batteries) All specifications apply with fresh batteries used at normal temperature (20˚C or 68°F). So we recommend use of fresh batteries Eight AA-type alkaline batteries...
... x 149 x 79mm or 6.2 x 5.9 x 3.1 inches Weight Approx. 1,210g or 42.7 oz. (without notice. no indication/mark appears when batteries are subject to change without batteries) All specifications apply with fresh batteries used at normal temperature (20˚C or 68°F). So we recommend use of fresh batteries Eight AA-type alkaline batteries...