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... curtains @ Film cartridge chamber ® Film guide pin @ Film guide rails @ Data back contacts 2 ADR window @ Meter coupling lever @ Sync cord terminal @ Lens mounting index @ Focusing screen release latch @ Lens release button @ Reflex mirror @ Film sprockets ® Serial number ® Film anti-curl roller @ Locking catch @
... curtains @ Film cartridge chamber ® Film guide pin @ Film guide rails @ Data back contacts 2 ADR window @ Meter coupling lever @ Sync cord terminal @ Lens mounting index @ Focusing screen release latch @ Lens release button @ Reflex mirror @ Film sprockets ® Serial number ® Film anti-curl roller @ Locking catch @
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... 31 Memo holder 32 Infrared compensation index 32 Flash photography 33-35 Ready-light 34-35 ACCESSORIES 36-44 Interchangeable focusing screens 36- 37 Close-up equipment 38 Motor Drive MD-12 39 Nikon Speedlights 40 Data Back MF-16 41 Anti -Cold Battery Pack OB·2 42 Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR...
... 31 Memo holder 32 Infrared compensation index 32 Flash photography 33-35 Ready-light 34-35 ACCESSORIES 36-44 Interchangeable focusing screens 36- 37 Close-up equipment 38 Motor Drive MD-12 39 Nikon Speedlights 40 Data Back MF-16 41 Anti -Cold Battery Pack OB·2 42 Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR...
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Then turn the shutter speed dial ® and/or lens aperture ring @ until the LED lamp for the symbol for correct exposure 0 lights up. Intermediate settings of lens aperture but has a distinct bias on the central 12mm-diameter area. 12 Nota: The meter reads the light over the entire focusing screen but not of view inside the viewfinder. -BASIC OPERATION-continued---------- 1l Set the correct exposure. • First, position your main subject at the center (i.e., the 12mm-diameter circle) of the field of shutter speed are usable. Important!
Then turn the shutter speed dial ® and/or lens aperture ring @ until the LED lamp for the symbol for correct exposure 0 lights up. Intermediate settings of lens aperture but has a distinct bias on the central 12mm-diameter area. 12 Nota: The meter reads the light over the entire focusing screen but not of view inside the viewfinder. -BASIC OPERATION-continued---------- 1l Set the correct exposure. • First, position your main subject at the center (i.e., the 12mm-diameter circle) of the field of shutter speed are usable. Important!
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Correct focus will then be secured. 13 Look through the viewfinder while turning the focusing ring until the two halves of the split image rangefinder coincide perfectly to form a single unbroken image and the image in the microprism grid appears sharp. 18 Focus on the subject • by rotating the lens focusing ring 46 • The FM2 is provided with the Type K2 focusing screen as standard.
Correct focus will then be secured. 13 Look through the viewfinder while turning the focusing ring until the two halves of the split image rangefinder coincide perfectly to form a single unbroken image and the image in the microprism grid appears sharp. 18 Focus on the subject • by rotating the lens focusing ring 46 • The FM2 is provided with the Type K2 focusing screen as standard.
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... exposure meter of the focusing screen. mately 60 % of the total amount of light is too bright with the exposure setting described in which approxi- When the background is too dark and the main subject is measured by the 12 mm·diameter circle at the center of the Nikon FM2 adopts the centerweighted...
... exposure meter of the focusing screen. mately 60 % of the total amount of light is too bright with the exposure setting described in which approxi- When the background is too dark and the main subject is measured by the 12 mm·diameter circle at the center of the Nikon FM2 adopts the centerweighted...
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...viewfinder appears sharp. The microprism collar is for focusing on the lens, set the focusing ring in the viewfinder. Microprism colla r 3. The K2 focusing screen that the picture comes out trimmed down in the case of securing correct focus is suitable for subjects with a maximum aperture smaller... between the subject and the film plane indicator-e-@ . Fine mattel Fresnel outer field 2. Note: The FM2 viewfinder covers approx. 93 % of the image area of securing correct focus . With the microprism grid, turn the ring until the shimmering image appears sharp . -CONTROLS IN ...
...viewfinder appears sharp. The microprism collar is for focusing on the lens, set the focusing ring in the viewfinder. Microprism colla r 3. The K2 focusing screen that the picture comes out trimmed down in the case of securing correct focus is suitable for subjects with a maximum aperture smaller... between the subject and the film plane indicator-e-@ . Fine mattel Fresnel outer field 2. Note: The FM2 viewfinder covers approx. 93 % of the image area of securing correct focus . With the microprism grid, turn the ring until the shimmering image appears sharp . -CONTROLS IN ...
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... camera body. 2. To change focusing screens, follow this procedure: 1. Take the screen out by grasping the small tab with the tab facing up. 5. Note: To avoid getting smudges or fingerprints on the screen 's optical surface, do not handle the screen with focusing spot and...4. ACCESSORIES Interchangeable focusing screens Three different types of focusing screens are also available for the FM2 to spring open the holder. 3. The Type K2 screen comes with the Nikon FM2 . Then push the front edge of the holder upward with the optional screens) under the focusing screen release latch ...
... camera body. 2. To change focusing screens, follow this procedure: 1. Take the screen out by grasping the small tab with the tab facing up. 5. Note: To avoid getting smudges or fingerprints on the screen 's optical surface, do not handle the screen with focusing spot and...4. ACCESSORIES Interchangeable focusing screens Three different types of focusing screens are also available for the FM2 to spring open the holder. 3. The Type K2 screen comes with the Nikon FM2 . Then push the front edge of the holder upward with the optional screens) under the focusing screen release latch ...
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... split-image rangefinder spot. Matte system Works well for focusing , as is the case with telephoto lenses. Consists of the screen, or when it is dim. Especially useful for people who prefer to use the Type KlBlEscreen, you must make exposure compensation. 37 Focusing Screen Selector Qulde Type I I Name/style Features Split-image rangefinder...
... split-image rangefinder spot. Matte system Works well for focusing , as is the case with telephoto lenses. Consists of the screen, or when it is dim. Especially useful for people who prefer to use the Type KlBlEscreen, you must make exposure compensation. 37 Focusing Screen Selector Qulde Type I I Name/style Features Split-image rangefinder...
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... following are attached to the front of the accessories you should stop -down to the FM2. These specially designed lenses for focusing (or to the automatic diaphragm of the lenses are attached between the lens and camera body. A C C E S S O RIE S - Auto Extension Rings Close-Up lenses The ... photography. 1) Close-Up Lenses No. 0, No. 1, No. 2, No. 3T, No. 4T, No. 5T, NO. 6T. Thus, you can change focusing screens) because it is no easy to focus with the automatic diaphragm of field is linked to change magnifications continuously by extending the bellows.
... following are attached to the front of the accessories you should stop -down to the FM2. These specially designed lenses for focusing (or to the automatic diaphragm of the lenses are attached between the lens and camera body. A C C E S S O RIE S - Auto Extension Rings Close-Up lenses The ... photography. 1) Close-Up Lenses No. 0, No. 1, No. 2, No. 3T, No. 4T, No. 5T, NO. 6T. Thus, you can change focusing screens) because it is no easy to focus with the automatic diaphragm of field is linked to change magnifications continuously by extending the bellows.
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...glass su rfaces such as possible. Observe the following tips, and the FM2 will always work as perfectly as the day you bought it with a... the camera. Take the camera righ t away to the nea rest authorized Nikon dealer for a checkup which may require repair payment. • When not ... you wipe it . • Don't touch the reflex mirror or the focusing screen to rain or mist, wipe mOistu re gently with pure water to periphery.... fingerprin ts with soft cotton moistened With a small amount of the camera body accidentally gets wet , its internal precision parts may damage it. TIPS ON...
...glass su rfaces such as possible. Observe the following tips, and the FM2 will always work as perfectly as the day you bought it with a... the camera. Take the camera righ t away to the nea rest authorized Nikon dealer for a checkup which may require repair payment. • When not ... you wipe it . • Don't touch the reflex mirror or the focusing screen to rain or mist, wipe mOistu re gently with pure water to periphery.... fingerprin ts with soft cotton moistened With a small amount of the camera body accidentally gets wet , its internal precision parts may damage it. TIPS ON...
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... of camera : Usable film : Picture format: Lens mount: Shutter: Shutter speed settings : Self-timer: Viewfinder : Viewfinder display: Focusing screen : Mirror: 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) focal plane shutter camera Any cartridge-type 35 mm film 24mmx36mm Nikon F bayonet mount Vertical-travel, metal focal plane sh utter 1 sec _"' 1/4000 sec ., B (bulb) ; 14 fixed sett...
... of camera : Usable film : Picture format: Lens mount: Shutter: Shutter speed settings : Self-timer: Viewfinder : Viewfinder display: Focusing screen : Mirror: 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) focal plane shutter camera Any cartridge-type 35 mm film 24mmx36mm Nikon F bayonet mount Vertical-travel, metal focal plane sh utter 1 sec _"' 1/4000 sec ., B (bulb) ; 14 fixed sett...