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CONTENTS FOREWORD 4 NOMENCLATURE 5- 11 BASIC OPERATION 12-25 MOUNTING LENS 13 INSTALLING BATIERIES 14 CHECKING BATIERY POWER 15 LOADING FILM 16- 18 BASIC SHOOTING 19-24 REWINDING FILM 24-25 GENERAL FUNCTIONS 26-71 FILM SPEED SETIING MODE 27 FILM ADVANCE MODE 28 SINGLE-FRAME SHOOTING 28 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING 28 FOCUS AREA 29-30 FOCUS MODE 31-42 AUTOFOCUS 3 1-36 AUTOFOCUS WITH MAIN SUBJECT OFF C ENTER .. .. ..36-37 SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS 38-39 MANUAL FOCUS 40-42 EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM 43-45 SELECTING METERING SYSTEM 43-44 SETTING METERING SYSTEM 45 EXPOSURE MODE 46-...
CONTENTS FOREWORD 4 NOMENCLATURE 5- 11 BASIC OPERATION 12-25 MOUNTING LENS 13 INSTALLING BATIERIES 14 CHECKING BATIERY POWER 15 LOADING FILM 16- 18 BASIC SHOOTING 19-24 REWINDING FILM 24-25 GENERAL FUNCTIONS 26-71 FILM SPEED SETIING MODE 27 FILM ADVANCE MODE 28 SINGLE-FRAME SHOOTING 28 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING 28 FOCUS AREA 29-30 FOCUS MODE 31-42 AUTOFOCUS 3 1-36 AUTOFOCUS WITH MAIN SUBJECT OFF C ENTER .. .. ..36-37 SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS 38-39 MANUAL FOCUS 40-42 EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM 43-45 SELECTING METERING SYSTEM 43-44 SETTING METERING SYSTEM 45 EXPOSURE MODE 46-...
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... FLASH EXPOSURE BRACKETING 94-95 USABLE LENSES WITH BUILT-IN FLASH 96 USING ACCESSORY NIKON SPEEDLIGHTS 97-102 SPEEDLIGHT COMPATIBILITY 97 TYPE OF TIL AUTO FLASH 98-99 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH NIKON SPEEDLIGHTS ......... 100 NOTES ON FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 101 EV CHARTS FOR FLASH PHOTOGRAPHy 102... MiSCELLANEOUS 103-127 LENSES 104-106 ACCESSORY COMPATIBILITY 107 CAMERA CARE TiPS 108-110 NOTES ON BATIERIES 111 SPECIFICATIONS 112-115 ...
... FLASH EXPOSURE BRACKETING 94-95 USABLE LENSES WITH BUILT-IN FLASH 96 USING ACCESSORY NIKON SPEEDLIGHTS 97-102 SPEEDLIGHT COMPATIBILITY 97 TYPE OF TIL AUTO FLASH 98-99 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH NIKON SPEEDLIGHTS ......... 100 NOTES ON FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 101 EV CHARTS FOR FLASH PHOTOGRAPHy 102... MiSCELLANEOUS 103-127 LENSES 104-106 ACCESSORY COMPATIBILITY 107 CAMERA CARE TiPS 108-110 NOTES ON BATIERIES 111 SPECIFICATIONS 112-115 ...
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...advanced flash photography and make better flash pictures than ever before using it is easy to set camera function and shooting mode by just pressing buttons that are color-coordinated with the N70 camera. 4 With the built-in flash , which offers many exciting features, it , be sure... to know your vision into reality with their corresponding images in the large LCD. then tum your N70, but before . Although the N70 offers many advanced functions including 3D MultiSensor Balanced Fill-Flash, you to operate. FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the new Nikon N70 camera.
...advanced flash photography and make better flash pictures than ever before using it is easy to set camera function and shooting mode by just pressing buttons that are color-coordinated with the N70 camera. 4 With the built-in flash , which offers many exciting features, it , be sure... to know your vision into reality with their corresponding images in the large LCD. then tum your N70, but before . Although the N70 offers many advanced functions including 3D MultiSensor Balanced Fill-Flash, you to operate. FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the new Nikon N70 camera.
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NOMENCLATURE Once you know the names of the parts of your new Nikon N70, as well as their functions and the camera's other controls, you will be surprised how simple and logical the N70's operation can be. 5
NOMENCLATURE Once you know the names of the parts of your new Nikon N70, as well as their functions and the camera's other controls, you will be surprised how simple and logical the N70's operation can be. 5
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... focus (pp. 40-42) ® Focus mode selector: AF for N70's Command Control Input System. See pages 10 to film plane is 46....for Vari- Program) @ Focus area button (pp. 29-30) @ LCD panel (p. 8) ® Film cartridge confirmation window @ Camera back lock release @ Eyepiece cover (provided): Prevents stray light from lens mounting flange to II. 7 M for Manual focus (pp.... 40-42) @ Lens release button @ Remote terminal: For optional Nikon Remote Cord MC-12B ® Flash lock-release button ® Camera strap eyelet CD OR call (OUT) button ® Function button (FUNCTION button)...
... focus (pp. 40-42) ® Focus mode selector: AF for N70's Command Control Input System. See pages 10 to film plane is 46....for Vari- Program) @ Focus area button (pp. 29-30) @ LCD panel (p. 8) ® Film cartridge confirmation window @ Camera back lock release @ Eyepiece cover (provided): Prevents stray light from lens mounting flange to II. 7 M for Manual focus (pp.... 40-42) @ Lens release button @ Remote terminal: For optional Nikon Remote Cord MC-12B ® Flash lock-release button ® Camera strap eyelet CD OR call (OUT) button ® Function button (FUNCTION button)...
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...'/Flexible Program @ Focus mode' @ Film advance mode' @ Film speed setting mode' • These symbols displayed in each Area in the Function Zane, are selected with Nikon Command Input Control System. See pages IOta 11. 8
...'/Flexible Program @ Focus mode' @ Film advance mode' @ Film speed setting mode' • These symbols displayed in each Area in the Function Zane, are selected with Nikon Command Input Control System. See pages IOta 11. 8
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...@ Wide Area focus brackets ® 12mm-dia. Blinking . • indicates autofocus is automatically switched off, the illuminator turns off. 9 When the camera's power is turned off or when the exposure meter is impossible. • and . also indicates that a moving subject is in focus. arrows indicate...174; Exposure mode/ Flexible Program @ Shutter speed (jJ) Aperture 1 Electronic analog display @ Flash Output Level Compensation @ Exposure compensation Turning the camera power on or lightly pressing shutter release button to be in focus. • • shows Focus Tracking;
...@ Wide Area focus brackets ® 12mm-dia. Blinking . • indicates autofocus is automatically switched off, the illuminator turns off. 9 When the camera's power is turned off or when the exposure meter is impossible. • and . also indicates that a moving subject is in focus. arrows indicate...174; Exposure mode/ Flexible Program @ Shutter speed (jJ) Aperture 1 Electronic analog display @ Flash Output Level Compensation @ Exposure compensation Turning the camera power on or lightly pressing shutter release button to be in focus. • • shows Focus Tracking;
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Function Zone N70's Command Input Control System Using FUNCTION and SET/~ buttons plus command dial , set desired functions/modes indicated in the following procedure shows the setting of Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode.) 1 Turn on the camera. 4 Remove finger from FUNCTION button, then press SETI~ button. 10 The Function Zone contains eight Function...
Function Zone N70's Command Input Control System Using FUNCTION and SET/~ buttons plus command dial , set desired functions/modes indicated in the following procedure shows the setting of Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode.) 1 Turn on the camera. 4 Remove finger from FUNCTION button, then press SETI~ button. 10 The Function Zone contains eight Function...
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+ 2 Press and hold FUNCTION button. The Function Area indicator appears in the last selected area and the symbol in the area starts blinking. 3 While holding FUNCTION button, rotate command dial until the Function Area indicator appears in the desired area and the symbol in the area blinks. + 5 While holding SETI~ button , rotate command dial until your desired symbol appears. 6 Remove finger from SET/~ button to complete the setting. 11
+ 2 Press and hold FUNCTION button. The Function Area indicator appears in the last selected area and the symbol in the area starts blinking. 3 While holding FUNCTION button, rotate command dial until the Function Area indicator appears in the desired area and the symbol in the area blinks. + 5 While holding SETI~ button , rotate command dial until your desired symbol appears. 6 Remove finger from SET/~ button to complete the setting. 11
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BASIC OPERATION This section shows you how to prepare the camera for shootinge.g., how to mount lens, load film, etc.-as well as how to actually take pictures: Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned photographer, you should master this section before proceeding further. 12
BASIC OPERATION This section shows you how to prepare the camera for shootinge.g., how to mount lens, load film, etc.-as well as how to actually take pictures: Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned photographer, you should master this section before proceeding further. 12
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Taking care not to press lens release button, twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. MOUNTING LENS 2 Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the camera's power is tumed off and avoid direct sunlight. • See page 104 for Nikon lens compatibility chart. 13 To remove Push and hold lens release button and tum lens clockwise. 1 Remove camera body cap and front and rear lens caps. • When mounting/ removing lens, make sure that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are aligned.
Taking care not to press lens release button, twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. MOUNTING LENS 2 Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the camera's power is tumed off and avoid direct sunlight. • See page 104 for Nikon lens compatibility chart. 13 To remove Push and hold lens release button and tum lens clockwise. 1 Remove camera body cap and front and rear lens caps. • When mounting/ removing lens, make sure that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are aligned.
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INSTALLING BATTERIES 2 Insert two CR123A lithium batteries with "+" and "-" ends positioned as illustrated inside the cover. 3 Close the cover by pushing until it clicks. 1 Make sure the power switch is set at OFF position, then open battery chamber cover by sliding the lock release. 14
INSTALLING BATTERIES 2 Insert two CR123A lithium batteries with "+" and "-" ends positioned as illustrated inside the cover. 3 Close the cover by pushing until it clicks. 1 Make sure the power switch is set at OFF position, then open battery chamber cover by sliding the lock release. 14
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... power switch to OFF and replace batteries with a fresh set. LCD panel and viewfinder LCD show aperture/shutter speed indications, and autofocus operation starts (unless camera is released without the flash, With the built-in flash or accessory Speedlight activated, these LCD readouts go off after shutter release, 15
... power switch to OFF and replace batteries with a fresh set. LCD panel and viewfinder LCD show aperture/shutter speed indications, and autofocus operation starts (unless camera is released without the flash, With the built-in flash or accessory Speedlight activated, these LCD readouts go off after shutter release, 15
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LOADING FILM The loading film procedure on pages 16 to 17 shows how to load film with auto film speed setting for OXcoded films. • To avoid fogging film (especially high-ISO film), do not load/ unload film in direct sunlight. • Usable film speed range for OX-coded film is ISO 25 to 5000 . • For non-OX coded film, see p. 27 . 1 Confirm whether OX for OX-coded film is shown on LCD panel. • If not, set auto film speed setting mode by using FUNCTION button, SET/~ button and command dial (see page 27). 16
LOADING FILM The loading film procedure on pages 16 to 17 shows how to load film with auto film speed setting for OXcoded films. • To avoid fogging film (especially high-ISO film), do not load/ unload film in direct sunlight. • Usable film speed range for OX-coded film is ISO 25 to 5000 . • For non-OX coded film, see p. 27 . 1 Confirm whether OX for OX-coded film is shown on LCD panel. • If not, set auto film speed setting mode by using FUNCTION button, SET/~ button and command dial (see page 27). 16
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Insert the film cartridge by placing the cartridge spindle on the fork at the bottom of the film cartridge chamber. Do not touch shutter curtains with your finger or with film leader. 4 Pull film leader out to red index mark. 5 Check to open camera back. 00000000000 3 Install film. 00 z sf 2 Slide camera back lock release down to ensure film is properly positioned with no slack (see illustration). 17
Insert the film cartridge by placing the cartridge spindle on the fork at the bottom of the film cartridge chamber. Do not touch shutter curtains with your finger or with film leader. 4 Pull film leader out to red index mark. 5 Check to open camera back. 00000000000 3 Install film. 00 z sf 2 Slide camera back lock release down to ensure film is properly positioned with no slack (see illustration). 17
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Confirm frame counter shows : and (!) _ symbol appears on LCD panel. • If film is incorrectly positioned, E remains, (!) _ symbol blinks and shutter is locked. Open camera back and reload film properly. • If non-OX-coded film or film with an unacceptab,e OX code is loaded, the Err, ISO and ID3 marks in LCD panel blink and the shutter is locked. 6 Gently close camera back until lock release snaps closed. 7 Fully depress shutter release button to advance film to frame #1 . Set ISO speed manually (see p. 27). 18
Confirm frame counter shows : and (!) _ symbol appears on LCD panel. • If film is incorrectly positioned, E remains, (!) _ symbol blinks and shutter is locked. Open camera back and reload film properly. • If non-OX-coded film or film with an unacceptab,e OX code is loaded, the Err, ISO and ID3 marks in LCD panel blink and the shutter is locked. 6 Gently close camera back until lock release snaps closed. 7 Fully depress shutter release button to advance film to frame #1 . Set ISO speed manually (see p. 27). 18
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Ifyou are using other non-AF Nikkor lenses, use manual focus (see pp. 40-42). If lens has an A-M switch, set switch to AF for most common picture-taking situations when AF Nikkor (including AF-SIAF-I Nikkor) lenses are used: Film advance mode: single-frame shooting [l[] Metering: Matrix Metering !WI Focus Area: Wide [GJ Focus mode: Single Servo AF AF-S Exposure mode: Auto-Multi Program P • IF you are using AI-P-Nikkor lens, use Center-Weighted or Spot Metering (see pp. 43-45), manual focus, and Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual Exposure mode (see pp. 55-57 or 58-60). To ...
Ifyou are using other non-AF Nikkor lenses, use manual focus (see pp. 40-42). If lens has an A-M switch, set switch to AF for most common picture-taking situations when AF Nikkor (including AF-SIAF-I Nikkor) lenses are used: Film advance mode: single-frame shooting [l[] Metering: Matrix Metering !WI Focus Area: Wide [GJ Focus mode: Single Servo AF AF-S Exposure mode: Auto-Multi Program P • IF you are using AI-P-Nikkor lens, use Center-Weighted or Spot Metering (see pp. 43-45), manual focus, and Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual Exposure mode (see pp. 55-57 or 58-60). To ...
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.... + 3 Hold the OUT button and rotate command dial until :J appears in the QR (Quick Recall) window on LCD panel. The camera's settings are automatically reset to factory initial settings (as shown below) for basIc shooting: Film advance mode: Single frame (m) Focus area: ...(AF-S) Metering system: Matrix (fWJ) Exposure mode (including Vari-Program): Auto-Multi Program (P) Flash sync mode Normal (If accessory Nikon Speedlight attached is set at Rear-Curtain Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync will be performed.) Flexible Program setting Cancel Exposure compensation function Cancel All ...
.... + 3 Hold the OUT button and rotate command dial until :J appears in the QR (Quick Recall) window on LCD panel. The camera's settings are automatically reset to factory initial settings (as shown below) for basIc shooting: Film advance mode: Single frame (m) Focus area: ...(AF-S) Metering system: Matrix (fWJ) Exposure mode (including Vari-Program): Auto-Multi Program (P) Flash sync mode Normal (If accessory Nikon Speedlight attached is set at Rear-Curtain Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync will be performed.) Flexible Program setting Cancel Exposure compensation function Cancel All ...
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... of negative film are partially cropped by the mount. Note: The image in a slide film may be partially cropped by most labs. 21 Grasp the camera handgrip with the elbow propped against your body for support, as you see through the viewfinder and position focus brackets on main subject. Use your... actual photograph, a negative film will show you an image larger than what you look th rough the viewfinder. Use your left hand to cradle the camera with your right hand index finger to press shutter release button. 5 Look through the viewfinder. 4 Hold...
... of negative film are partially cropped by the mount. Note: The image in a slide film may be partially cropped by most labs. 21 Grasp the camera handgrip with the elbow propped against your body for support, as you see through the viewfinder and position focus brackets on main subject. Use your... actual photograph, a negative film will show you an image larger than what you look th rough the viewfinder. Use your left hand to cradle the camera with your right hand index finger to press shutter release button. 5 Look through the viewfinder. 4 Hold...