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... Back, and more . Experiment, enjoy - We hope that you enjoy using your picture-taking capability. your photography. Performance and operation of performance and features, with Nikon lenses other professional use of photography, as well as high-quality personal photography. and dust-resistant metal... advanced technology, the F5 35mm SLR and the Nikon system will provide you with a combination of today's photography. Available options include the near -silent Cs film advance mode and more. Designed with the most advanced performance for the F5. The Nikon F5 has been designed and...
... Back, and more . Experiment, enjoy - We hope that you enjoy using your picture-taking capability. your photography. Performance and operation of performance and features, with Nikon lenses other professional use of photography, as well as high-quality personal photography. and dust-resistant metal... advanced technology, the F5 35mm SLR and the Nikon system will provide you with a combination of today's photography. Available options include the near -silent Cs film advance mode and more. Designed with the most advanced performance for the F5. The Nikon F5 has been designed and...
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... aluminum-alloy die-cast body covered by durable aluminum housing, titanium viewfinder housing and easy-to 150,000 cycles, featuring Nikon's exclusive shutter monitor. • AF start button activates AF independently of the shutter release button (with Custom Setting). ...using a new 1,005pixel RGB sensor to read a scene's color as well as brightness and contrast. • Flexible Center-Weighted Meter enables sensing area size to be made free of charge only upon presentation of the Nikon Worldwide Service Warranty Card to any manufacturing defects for more details. 3 Your Nikon F5...
... aluminum-alloy die-cast body covered by durable aluminum housing, titanium viewfinder housing and easy-to 150,000 cycles, featuring Nikon's exclusive shutter monitor. • AF start button activates AF independently of the shutter release button (with Custom Setting). ...using a new 1,005pixel RGB sensor to read a scene's color as well as brightness and contrast. • Flexible Center-Weighted Meter enables sensing area size to be made free of charge only upon presentation of the Nikon Worldwide Service Warranty Card to any manufacturing defects for more details. 3 Your Nikon F5...
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Accessories from other than Nikon brand accessories. 4 Nikon cannot guarantee the F5's performance when it is used with Nikon brand accessories. 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.
Accessories from other than Nikon brand accessories. 4 Nikon cannot guarantee the F5's performance when it is used with Nikon brand accessories. 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.
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... Describes information required before you start using an optional Nikon Speedlight. P.108 -P.126 Miscellaneous Lists lens, accessories, tips on various terms used in "How this manual. P.25 -P.34 P.35 -P.56 Advanced Operation Presents advanced F5 applications for obtaining vari- How this... metering system and exposure mode. Index Use alphabetically listed index on pages 162 and 163 to check your camera. -P.15 Preparation Describes preparation of camera, loading of the righthand pages corresponds to get definitions on camera and battery care, and other pertinent ...
... Describes information required before you start using an optional Nikon Speedlight. P.108 -P.126 Miscellaneous Lists lens, accessories, tips on various terms used in "How this manual. P.25 -P.34 P.35 -P.56 Advanced Operation Presents advanced F5 applications for obtaining vari- How this... metering system and exposure mode. Index Use alphabetically listed index on pages 162 and 163 to check your camera. -P.15 Preparation Describes preparation of camera, loading of the righthand pages corresponds to get definitions on camera and battery care, and other pertinent ...
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... Focus-Priority 42-43 Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority 44-45 Manual Focus 45-48 Manual focus with Electronic Rangefinder 46-47 Manual focus using clear matte field 48 EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM 49-51 3D Color Matrix Metering 49 Center-Weighted Metering 50 Spot Metering 50 Setting Metering System 51...
... Focus-Priority 42-43 Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority 44-45 Manual Focus 45-48 Manual focus with Electronic Rangefinder 46-47 Manual focus using clear matte field 48 EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM 49-51 3D Color Matrix Metering 49 Center-Weighted Metering 50 Spot Metering 50 Setting Metering System 51...
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... 109-113 Shutter Speed/Aperture for Each Exposure Mode in TTL Auto Flash 114-115 Flash shooting distance range in the dark .....96 USING NON-DX-CODED FILM 97 FILM REWIND CRANK-To rewind film manually 97-98 MIRROR LOCKUP LEVER- To make dark background more visible ... 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 108-124 TTL AUTO FLASH-Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash and Standard TTL ...
... 109-113 Shutter Speed/Aperture for Each Exposure Mode in TTL Auto Flash 114-115 Flash shooting distance range in the dark .....96 USING NON-DX-CODED FILM 97 FILM REWIND CRANK-To rewind film manually 97-98 MIRROR LOCKUP LEVER- To make dark background more visible ... 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 108-124 TTL AUTO FLASH-Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash and Standard TTL ...
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Eyepiece shutter lever: Used to set various functions. (p. 14) Film rewind button (1 „) 10-pin remote terminal: For Personal Computer Connecting Cord MC-33 or MC-34, Remote Cord ...
Eyepiece shutter lever: Used to set various functions. (p. 14) Film rewind button (1 „) 10-pin remote terminal: For Personal Computer Connecting Cord MC-33 or MC-34, Remote Cord ...
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.... See page 40. 14 See page 58 or 64. • Performing Flexible Program in ShutterPriority Auto or Manual exposure mode. and Sub-Command Dials are used alone or in combination with other buttons to select/set various functions or modes. See pages 21 and 97. • Selecting flash sync mode. See...
.... See page 40. 14 See page 58 or 64. • Performing Flexible Program in ShutterPriority Auto or Manual exposure mode. and Sub-Command Dials are used alone or in combination with other buttons to select/set various functions or modes. See pages 21 and 97. • Selecting flash sync mode. See...
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... need to be set to minimum unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses with the lens' aperture ring in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode when using CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type. Push and hold lens release button and turn lens clockwise. 18 When lens is the lens' minimum aperture...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. Removing Lens Minimum aperture: Set lens to its minimum aperture. • Aperture can only be verified through aperture ...
... need to be set to minimum unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses with the lens' aperture ring in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode when using CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type. Push and hold lens release button and turn lens clockwise. 18 When lens is the lens' minimum aperture...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. Removing Lens Minimum aperture: Set lens to its minimum aperture. • Aperture can only be verified through aperture ...
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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 clockwise until it in a case to battery chamber. CAUTION: When carrying the battery holder MS-30 removed from 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. • When installing/replacing batteries, always read "NOTES ON BATTERIES", page 154. 1 Pull out and ... Turn battery holder release knob clockwise until it in a case to battery chamber. CAUTION: When carrying the battery holder MS-30 removed from 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
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...the lock release, 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. An exhausted battery can check battery power anytime by lightly pressing... batteries are exhausted but the sufficient battery power indication N is set . or 32 sec. For details, see page 89. as desired, use Custom Setting #15. CHECKING BATTERY POWER Rotate power switch to OFF and replace batteries with new ones. 20 About exposure meter You can temporarily...
...the lock release, 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. An exhausted battery can check battery power anytime by lightly pressing... batteries are exhausted but the sufficient battery power indication N is set . or 32 sec. For details, see page 89. as desired, use Custom Setting #15. CHECKING BATTERY POWER Rotate power switch to OFF and replace batteries with new ones. 20 About exposure meter You can temporarily...
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... manually set manually and DX-coded film is explained in direct sunlight. • Do not touch the shutter curtains with your finger or with the F5. 1 Confirm whether s for DX- When film speed is set film speed becomes effective. • To avoid fogging of film (especially high-ISO film), do not... rewind knob. The camera back will pop open. If not, rotate Main-Command Dial while pressing the ° button so s appears on the rear LCD panel. coded film is ISO 25 to 5000. • For non-DX coded film, see page 97. • IX240 film cartridge cannot be used with film leader...
... manually set manually and DX-coded film is explained in direct sunlight. • Do not touch the shutter curtains with your finger or with the F5. 1 Confirm whether s for DX- When film speed is set film speed becomes effective. • To avoid fogging of film (especially high-ISO film), do not... rewind knob. The camera back will pop open. If not, rotate Main-Command Dial while pressing the ° button so s appears on the rear LCD panel. coded film is ISO 25 to 5000. • For non-DX coded film, see page 97. • IX240 film cartridge cannot be used with film leader...
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...* Focus area Center* AF mode Single Servo Autofocus Exposure metering 3D Color Matrix Metering Exposure mode Programmed Auto* Lens attached D-type Nikkor * Can be set using the standard Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 and a D-type Nikkor lens (including AF-S and AF-I). See page 34. 25 The shooting modes explained in this...
...* Focus area Center* AF mode Single Servo Autofocus Exposure metering 3D Color Matrix Metering Exposure mode Programmed Auto* Lens attached D-type Nikkor * Can be set using the standard Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 and a D-type Nikkor lens (including AF-S and AF-I). See page 34. 25 The shooting modes explained in this...
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...finger off . Depressing the shutter release button abruptly may result in this case, press the AF start button when it is lightly pressed, use Custom Setting #15. or 32 sec. For details, see page 88. 26 They remain on . AF start when the shutter release... slowly. RELEASING SHUTTER/COMPOSING PICTURE Lightly pressing shutter release button Lightly press shutter release button to start button. Also, use AF start button. To start autofocus in camera shake. Fully depressing shutter release button Fully depress the shutter release button to focus on . c To deactivate autofocus...
...finger off . Depressing the shutter release button abruptly may result in this case, press the AF start button when it is lightly pressed, use Custom Setting #15. or 32 sec. For details, see page 88. 26 They remain on . AF start when the shutter release... slowly. RELEASING SHUTTER/COMPOSING PICTURE Lightly pressing shutter release button Lightly press shutter release button to start button. Also, use AF start button. To start autofocus in camera shake. Fully depressing shutter release button Fully depress the shutter release button to focus on . c To deactivate autofocus...
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...without looking through the viewfinder. A vertical-shooting shutter release button is between your camera and the subject. • Do not block the flash or AF-assist illuminator LED during flash photography. 27 To use the vertical-shooting shutter release button, turn the lock lever for smoother shutter ...by setting the lock to release the lock. Hold camera properly Stand with your right hand. Grasp the camera handgrip with one foot forward a half step to press the shutter release button. Use your left hand to cradle the camera with your right index finger to balance your body...
...without looking through the viewfinder. A vertical-shooting shutter release button is between your camera and the subject. • Do not block the flash or AF-assist illuminator LED during flash photography. 27 To use the vertical-shooting shutter release button, turn the lock lever for smoother shutter ...by setting the lock to release the lock. Hold camera properly Stand with your right hand. Grasp the camera handgrip with one foot forward a half step to press the shutter release button. Use your left hand to cradle the camera with your right index finger to balance your body...
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BASIC SHOOTING 1 Make sure that the lens' aperture is set to its minimum position when using CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type. 2 Set the film advance mode selector to Í for Single-frame shooting. 3 Set the focus mode selector to Í for Single Servo AF. 28
BASIC SHOOTING 1 Make sure that the lens' aperture is set to its minimum position when using CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type. 2 Set the film advance mode selector to Í for Single-frame shooting. 3 Set the focus mode selector to Í for Single Servo AF. 28
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.... See page 43. 31 If HI appears in the shutter speed position- The camera automatically advances the film by one frame, and LCD frame counter increases by one. If Lo appears in the shutter speed position-Overexposure alert: Use Nikon ND filter. See page 146. > appears: Subject is too close. Move away from...
.... See page 43. 31 If HI appears in the shutter speed position- The camera automatically advances the film by one frame, and LCD frame counter increases by one. If Lo appears in the shutter speed position-Overexposure alert: Use Nikon ND filter. See page 146. > appears: Subject is too close. Move away from...
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... same manner. This starts film rewinding automatically. See page 89. 32 c Film advance can be set to stop automatically at the 35th or 36th frame using Custom Setting #12. 10 At the end of the roll in the top LCD panel and viewfinder, the alert LED lights, and the shutter can...
... same manner. This starts film rewinding automatically. See page 89. 32 c Film advance can be set to stop automatically at the 35th or 36th frame using Custom Setting #12. 10 At the end of the roll in the top LCD panel and viewfinder, the alert LED lights, and the shutter can...
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... switch when you accidentally press 1 „ button, lightly press the shutter release button. Always remove batteries before storing a camera to prevent damage due to restart film rewind. • If you are not using the camera. The film advances one frame without exposure and 1 „ button pops up. 12 Confirm "E" is displayed in the...
... switch when you accidentally press 1 „ button, lightly press the shutter release button. Always remove batteries before storing a camera to prevent damage due to restart film rewind. • If you are not using the camera. The film advances one frame without exposure and 1 „ button pops up. 12 Confirm "E" is displayed in the...
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... Area AF Focus area Center Flash sync mode* Front-curtain sync Page 53 Page 40 Page 38 Page 117 * When using SB-26, SB-25 or SB-24, Speedlight settings will override camera settings. Two-Button Reset sets the following modes: Flexible Program Canceled Exposure compensation 0.0 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing Canceled...
... Area AF Focus area Center Flash sync mode* Front-curtain sync Page 53 Page 40 Page 38 Page 117 * When using SB-26, SB-25 or SB-24, Speedlight settings will override camera settings. Two-Button Reset sets the following modes: Flexible Program Canceled Exposure compensation 0.0 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing Canceled...
