Instruction Manual
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...ƒEE blinks in the camera's bayonet mount so that the camera's power is not set to its minimum aperture setting and the power switch is turned on lens and camera body are aligned. When the lens is turned off and avoid direct sunlight. • For Nikon lens compatibility, see pages 128...-131. • To mount non-AI lens, see page 131. 1 Remove camera body cap and front and rear lens caps. MOUNTING...
...ƒEE blinks in the camera's bayonet mount so that the camera's power is not set to its minimum aperture setting and the power switch is turned on lens and camera body are aligned. When the lens is turned off and avoid direct sunlight. • For Nikon lens compatibility, see pages 128...-131. • To mount non-AI lens, see page 131. 1 Remove camera body cap and front and rear lens caps. MOUNTING...
Instruction Manual
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... Sub-Command Dial on the lens' aperture index is detached from camera for a long time Make sure to attach the supplied body cap or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be attached to the F5 camera body.) The largest f-number of aperture on the camera body. In this case, aperture can also be set with aperture...
... Sub-Command Dial on the lens' aperture index is detached from camera for a long time Make sure to attach the supplied body cap or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be attached to the F5 camera body.) The largest f-number of aperture on the camera body. In this case, aperture can also be set with aperture...
Instruction Manual
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CAUTION: When carrying the battery holder MS-30 removed from the camera body, remove its batteries or install it in a case to battery chamber. 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. • When installing/replacing batteries, always read "NOTES ON BATTERIES", page 154. 1 Pull out and turn battery holder release knob as shown inside the holder...
CAUTION: When carrying the battery holder MS-30 removed from the camera body, remove its batteries or install it in a case to battery chamber. 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. • When installing/replacing batteries, always read "NOTES ON BATTERIES", page 154. 1 Pull out and turn battery holder release knob as shown inside the holder...
Instruction Manual
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...) is also provided for smoother shutter release in vertical-format shooting. Use your left hand to cradle the camera with your elbow propped against your body for vertical-shooting shutter release button to • position to balance your hair or hand. • When taking a picture without looking ...through the viewfinder, make sure nothing (such as you look through the viewfinder. Notes • Do not block the lens with your body. At other times, keep the shutter release button locked by setting the lock to press the shutter release button. To use the vertical-shooting...
...) is also provided for smoother shutter release in vertical-format shooting. Use your left hand to cradle the camera with your elbow propped against your body for vertical-shooting shutter release button to • position to balance your hair or hand. • When taking a picture without looking ...through the viewfinder, make sure nothing (such as you look through the viewfinder. Notes • Do not block the lens with your body. At other times, keep the shutter release button locked by setting the lock to press the shutter release button. To use the vertical-shooting...
Instruction Manual
Page 67
... having fixed aperture, such as PCNikkor lenses: Lens is stopped down when a smaller aperture (larger f-number) is selected. 5 Fully depress shutter release button to the F5 camera body and exposure is measured with a seperate exposure meter, compensation is required when selecting aperture with the Sub-Command Dial. With lenses having no auto diaphragm...
... having fixed aperture, such as PCNikkor lenses: Lens is stopped down when a smaller aperture (larger f-number) is selected. 5 Fully depress shutter release button to the F5 camera body and exposure is measured with a seperate exposure meter, compensation is required when selecting aperture with the Sub-Command Dial. With lenses having no auto diaphragm...
Instruction Manual
Page 81
...fully depress shutter release button again to cancel Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing. Flash output level is varied in flash photography with dedicated Nikon Speedlight. • If exposure compensation function is also set number of shots and compensation value remain unchanged after Auto Exposure/Flash ...a time when the self-timer is set. • Bracketing settings made on Multi-Control Back MF-28 have priority over settings on the F5 camera body. • When a prolonged shutter speed (slower than 40 sec.) is selected with varying flash output levels can be performed at the buLb ...
...fully depress shutter release button again to cancel Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing. Flash output level is varied in flash photography with dedicated Nikon Speedlight. • If exposure compensation function is also set number of shots and compensation value remain unchanged after Auto Exposure/Flash ...a time when the self-timer is set. • Bracketing settings made on Multi-Control Back MF-28 have priority over settings on the F5 camera body. • When a prolonged shutter speed (slower than 40 sec.) is selected with varying flash output levels can be performed at the buLb ...
Instruction Manual
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... MainCommand Dial until buLb (for continuous shooting time of the F5. 85 Use of the batteries inside the F5. See page 168 for Bulb exposure) appears in cold conditions. We recommend using lithium batteries or Ni-MH Battery Unit and keeping the camera body warm in top LCD panel and viewfinder. 3 Fully depress shutter...
... MainCommand Dial until buLb (for continuous shooting time of the F5. 85 Use of the batteries inside the F5. See page 168 for Bulb exposure) appears in cold conditions. We recommend using lithium batteries or Ni-MH Battery Unit and keeping the camera body warm in top LCD panel and viewfinder. 3 Fully depress shutter...
Instruction Manual
Page 102
...Photo Secretary for editing on your personal computer. For further information, contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center. MS® Windows® 95 is taking place with ..., such as Multiple Exposure, Interval Timer, Long Time Exposure, and simultaneous shooting on several camera bodies. • Program Shooting in which combinations of various settings in preset order can be selected... in Program Shooting can be edited and stored. • Shooting information data on the F5*. • Additional Custom Settings are available. Various combina- The storage size can be doubled...
...Photo Secretary for editing on your personal computer. For further information, contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center. MS® Windows® 95 is taking place with ..., such as Multiple Exposure, Interval Timer, Long Time Exposure, and simultaneous shooting on several camera bodies. • Program Shooting in which combinations of various settings in preset order can be selected... in Program Shooting can be edited and stored. • Shooting information data on the F5*. • Additional Custom Settings are available. Various combina- The storage size can be doubled...
Instruction Manual
Page 122
...Rear-Curtain Sync is ignored. Rear-Curtain Sync with slow shutter speed Front-Curtain Sync with slow shutter speed 122 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 ... fires at the same time that Rear-Curtain Sync is a streaking light pattern in Programmed Auto or AperturePriority Auto exposure mode. 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- To...
...Rear-Curtain Sync is ignored. Rear-Curtain Sync with slow shutter speed Front-Curtain Sync with slow shutter speed 122 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 ... fires at the same time that Rear-Curtain Sync is a streaking light pattern in Programmed Auto or AperturePriority Auto exposure mode. 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- To...
Instruction Manual
Page 128
Full manual focusing, or manual focusing with virtually all Nikon F-mount Nikkor and Nikon lenses. See accompanied "Focusing Screen Selector Chart" for details. See page 132. 4) With TC-16A attached ... R R R R R R R R R R R R R T R R R R: Compatible Y: Compatible with conditions T: Incompatible 1) This camera is 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 . Use the following table as a guide. * Exposure compensation is necessary...
Full manual focusing, or manual focusing with virtually all Nikon F-mount Nikkor and Nikon lenses. See accompanied "Focusing Screen Selector Chart" for details. See page 132. 4) With TC-16A attached ... R R R R R R R R R R R R R T R R R R: Compatible Y: Compatible with conditions T: Incompatible 1) This camera is 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 . Use the following table as a guide. * Exposure compensation is necessary...
Instruction Manual
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See page 132. 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 than the ... 1/125 sec. Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. use AE-L/AF-L button before shifting; Aperture should be selected from camera body. 2) F5 camera body must be selected via SubCommand Dial. 5) By stop-down metering. (Release shutter while pressing depth-of-field preview button.) 6) By stop-down metering. 7) With shutter...
See page 132. 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 than the ... 1/125 sec. Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. use AE-L/AF-L button before shifting; Aperture should be selected from camera body. 2) F5 camera body must be selected via SubCommand Dial. 5) By stop-down metering. (Release shutter while pressing depth-of-field preview button.) 6) By stop-down metering. 7) With shutter...
Instruction Manual
Page 130
...R3) R3) R R 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 changed. 4) Spot area selectable with certain conditions. 5) Matrix Metering instead of sensor output balance can 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, or when using an aperture other than the...
...R3) R3) R R 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 changed. 4) Spot area selectable with certain conditions. 5) Matrix Metering instead of sensor output balance can 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, or when using an aperture other than the...
Instruction Manual
Page 131
...be attached to the 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 body modification (at charge... 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 ring is required 131
...be attached to the 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 body modification (at charge... 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 ring is required 131
Instruction Manual
Page 132
...the instructions for modification. Taking care not to its original position. 2 Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on the lens and camera body are aligned. Contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center for attaching a non-AI lens. 1 Push the meter coupling lever... up while pressing the lever lock release. ATTACHING NON-AI LENS To attach a non-AI lens, the F5's meter coupling lever must...
...the instructions for modification. Taking care not to its original position. 2 Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on the lens and camera body are aligned. Contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center for attaching a non-AI lens. 1 Push the meter coupling lever... up while pressing the lever lock release. ATTACHING NON-AI LENS To attach a non-AI lens, the F5's meter coupling lever must...
Instruction Manual
Page 152
... from naphthalene or camphor (moth repellent). When using the camera near water, guard against a hard surface. In a humid environment, store the camera inside a vinyl bag with a desiccant to deteriorate. 152 Do not leave the camera in a cool, dry place away from water or moisture. 6. ... bags may cause malfunction. 10.If the camera malfunctions, take it immediately to drop or bump the camera body/lens against splashes, especially saltwater spray. 9. Make sure not to an authorized Nikon dealer or service center. 11.Store the camera in an excessively hot place. 8. Do not...
... from naphthalene or camphor (moth repellent). When using the camera near water, guard against a hard surface. In a humid environment, store the camera inside a vinyl bag with a desiccant to deteriorate. 152 Do not leave the camera in a cool, dry place away from water or moisture. 6. ... bags may cause malfunction. 10.If the camera malfunctions, take it immediately to drop or bump the camera body/lens against splashes, especially saltwater spray. 9. Make sure not to an authorized Nikon dealer or service center. 11.Store the camera in an excessively hot place. 8. Do not...
Instruction Manual
Page 154
...'s reach. If someone accidentally swallows a battery, call a doctor immediately. 2. make sure the batteries you do not intend to an authorized Nikon dealer. 154 If you buy are new, and wrap the camera body in something warm. 5. Do not throw used batteries into a fire. 7. Keep batteries out of the same brand. 6. NOTES ON BATTERIES...
...'s reach. If someone accidentally swallows a battery, call a doctor immediately. 2. make sure the batteries you do not intend to an authorized Nikon dealer. 154 If you buy are new, and wrap the camera body in something warm. 5. Do not throw used batteries into a fire. 7. Keep batteries out of the same brand. 6. NOTES ON BATTERIES...
Instruction Manual
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... with the scene's ambient light. This automatic operation utilizes the F5's Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash System with TTL Multi Sensor. Continuous Servo.... GLOSSARY AE (Automatic Exposure) lock Used to change. Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash A type of camera body, Speedlight and lens used. Balanced fill-flash operation A flash photography technique that controls an electronic ...-Flash together comprise Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor and a compatible Nikon TTL Speedlight. The electronic component that balances flash illumination with ambient light, resulting ...
... with the scene's ambient light. This automatic operation utilizes the F5's Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash System with TTL Multi Sensor. Continuous Servo.... GLOSSARY AE (Automatic Exposure) lock Used to change. Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash A type of camera body, Speedlight and lens used. Balanced fill-flash operation A flash photography technique that controls an electronic ...-Flash together comprise Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor and a compatible Nikon TTL Speedlight. The electronic component that balances flash illumination with ambient light, resulting ...
Instruction Manual
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...the focal point. There are called telephoto lenses. Flash sync speed Shutter speed at the end of the camera's shutter. or slower, changeable to Continuous Servo AF. With the F5 camera body, Focus-Priority is given to Single Servo AF mode while Release-Priority is important. Focus Tracking Enables ...the camera to analyze the speed of the moving subject according to the focus data detected, and to obtain ...
...the focal point. There are called telephoto lenses. Flash sync speed Shutter speed at the end of the camera's shutter. or slower, changeable to Continuous Servo AF. With the F5 camera body, Focus-Priority is given to Single Servo AF mode while Release-Priority is important. Focus Tracking Enables ...the camera to analyze the speed of the moving subject according to the focus data detected, and to obtain ...
Instruction Manual
Page 159
... speed The international standard for 3D Color Matrix Metering or 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash (with Nikon SB-50DX/ SB-28/SB-28DX/SB-27/SB-26/SB-25 Speedlight). Some Speedlights, including the Nikon SB-50DX, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB25, SB-24 and SB-20, ... the front curtain of ISO 200 is the way the F5 operates with the formula: guide number flash-to -subject distance for determining the maximum flash-to -subject distance = ------- Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not need to be selected from camera body. LCD Liquid Crystal Display. Guide number The guide number...
... speed The international standard for 3D Color Matrix Metering or 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash (with Nikon SB-50DX/ SB-28/SB-28DX/SB-27/SB-26/SB-25 Speedlight). Some Speedlights, including the Nikon SB-50DX, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB25, SB-24 and SB-20, ... the front curtain of ISO 200 is the way the F5 operates with the formula: guide number flash-to -subject distance for determining the maximum flash-to -subject distance = ------- Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not need to be selected from camera body. LCD Liquid Crystal Display. Guide number The guide number...
Instruction Manual
Page 160
...F5 and other Nikon SLR cameras. 3D Color Matrix Metering: With Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 and D-type Nikkor lenses, 3D Color Matrix Metering is given to unequaled exposure control. The shadows of evaluating for 18% reflectance, factors such as color to get the best exposure. The TTL Multi Sensor inside the camera body... reads the amount of reflected light, then the camera's microcomputer determines the area of the focal plane shutter begins to determine exposure. With the F5 camera body, Release-Priority is given to Continuous Servo...
...F5 and other Nikon SLR cameras. 3D Color Matrix Metering: With Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 and D-type Nikkor lenses, 3D Color Matrix Metering is given to unequaled exposure control. The shadows of evaluating for 18% reflectance, factors such as color to get the best exposure. The TTL Multi Sensor inside the camera body... reads the amount of reflected light, then the camera's microcomputer determines the area of the focal plane shutter begins to determine exposure. With the F5 camera body, Release-Priority is given to Continuous Servo...