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...91 FLASH OUTPUT LEVEL COMPENSATION-TO MAKE FLASH-ILLUMINATED SUBJECT BRIGHTER OR DARKER 92-93 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 LCD ...
...91 FLASH OUTPUT LEVEL COMPENSATION-TO MAKE FLASH-ILLUMINATED SUBJECT BRIGHTER OR DARKER 92-93 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 LCD ...
Instruction Manual
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...-42). To confirm usable mode by lens, see chart on p. 104. 1 Set lens to its minimum aperture (highest f-number marked in orange on AF Nikkor lenses) and lock lens aperture of AF Nikkor lens at its minimum setting (see pp. 55-57 or 58-60). 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...
...-42). To confirm usable mode by lens, see chart on p. 104. 1 Set lens to its minimum aperture (highest f-number marked in orange on AF Nikkor lenses) and lock lens aperture of AF Nikkor lens at its minimum setting (see pp. 55-57 or 58-60). 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...
Instruction Manual
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It works with most Nikon lenses (including AF Nikkor when operated manually) which have a maximum aperture of f/ 5 .6 or faster. (For a complete list of assuring precise manual focus: with the Electronic Rangefinder ... lens, set it to M. MANUAL FOCUS Manual focus with Electronic Rangefinder The Electronic Rangefinder enables you to M or MI A.) There are two ways of usable lenses, see focus status with the viewfinder's clear matte field. 1 Look through viewfinder and position focus brackets on p. 104). If you are rotating the lens focusing...
It works with most Nikon lenses (including AF Nikkor when operated manually) which have a maximum aperture of f/ 5 .6 or faster. (For a complete list of assuring precise manual focus: with the Electronic Rangefinder ... lens, set it to M. MANUAL FOCUS Manual focus with Electronic Rangefinder The Electronic Rangefinder enables you to M or MI A.) There are two ways of usable lenses, see focus status with the viewfinder's clear matte field. 1 Look through viewfinder and position focus brackets on p. 104). If you are rotating the lens focusing...
Instruction Manual
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...type lens is used only with lenses that have a built-in the computation. EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM SELECTING METERING SYSTEM IWl Matrix Metering This system is ideal for quick operation in use. Data on scene brightness and contrast are detected by the camera's eight-segment Advanced Matrix Sensor,...focused subject's distance is detected and relayed by the camera's autofocus system indicating whether the main subject is centered is also considered in CPU (such as AF Nikkor and AI-P lenses.) 43 By analyzing these data, the N70's built-in microcomputer is not given, eight-segment ...
...type lens is used only with lenses that have a built-in the computation. EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM SELECTING METERING SYSTEM IWl Matrix Metering This system is ideal for quick operation in use. Data on scene brightness and contrast are detected by the camera's eight-segment Advanced Matrix Sensor,...focused subject's distance is detected and relayed by the camera's autofocus system indicating whether the main subject is centered is also considered in CPU (such as AF Nikkor and AI-P lenses.) 43 By analyzing these data, the N70's built-in microcomputer is not given, eight-segment ...
Instruction Manual
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... (ISO 100) EV !> ,. !'!I ,. ~ .. ~ to '\ to " .p ," .0- ,IIU ~ .~ ., " ;;/;,,; Note that programmed auto exposure modes operate only with Nikon lenses that are selected at each EV (exposure value) brightness level. The chart at right shows the shutter speed/aperture combinations for most common picture-taking... situations. a .. '\. '!Io .. Programmed Auto exposure modes (PIPs) With the N70's microcomputer choosing the combination of shutter speed and aperture automatically, you can use the Flexible Program function to temporarily shift ...
... (ISO 100) EV !> ,. !'!I ,. ~ .. ~ to '\ to " .p ," .0- ,IIU ~ .~ ., " ;;/;,,; Note that programmed auto exposure modes operate only with Nikon lenses that are selected at each EV (exposure value) brightness level. The chart at right shows the shutter speed/aperture combinations for most common picture-taking... situations. a .. '\. '!Io .. Programmed Auto exposure modes (PIPs) With the N70's microcomputer choosing the combination of shutter speed and aperture automatically, you can use the Flexible Program function to temporarily shift ...
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...camera shake. Adjust the selected aperture if the speed is not appropriate for conditions or the specific effect you want . When using smaller apertures with Nikon lenses that have a built-in use) second, requires the use a high shutter speed; For Aperture-Priority Auto operation, see pages 58 to 54 for correct exposure. The N70... and modify the recommended exposure settings. Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode You manually set by the camera's microcomputer. Note that Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode operates only with correspondingly slower shutter speeds, remember...
...camera shake. Adjust the selected aperture if the speed is not appropriate for conditions or the specific effect you want . When using smaller apertures with Nikon lenses that have a built-in use) second, requires the use a high shutter speed; For Aperture-Priority Auto operation, see pages 58 to 54 for correct exposure. The N70... and modify the recommended exposure settings. Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode You manually set by the camera's microcomputer. Note that Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode operates only with correspondingly slower shutter speeds, remember...
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...-Priority Auto M for Manual To activate Vari-Program, use Ps button. and blinking P or S. (If Matrix Metering is set on the camera, metering system is also automatically shifted to Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode with F- - Then hold SETI~ button and rotate command dial until the... Function Area indicator appears in the Exposure Mode Area and P, 5 , A or M blinks. For users of lenses that have no CPU, or accessories such as bellows attachment or extension rings Use Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. Programmed Auto (including Vari...
...-Priority Auto M for Manual To activate Vari-Program, use Ps button. and blinking P or S. (If Matrix Metering is set on the camera, metering system is also automatically shifted to Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode with F- - Then hold SETI~ button and rotate command dial until the... Function Area indicator appears in the Exposure Mode Area and P, 5 , A or M blinks. For users of lenses that have no CPU, or accessories such as bellows attachment or extension rings Use Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. Programmed Auto (including Vari...
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... used in Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode. 52 With AF Nikkor and AI-P Nikkor lenses, lock lens aperture at minimum setting (refer to lens instruction manual). 2 Hold FUNCTION button and rotate command dial until 5 appears on the camera, selecting the Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode will cause bulb to its minimum aperture...
... used in Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode. 52 With AF Nikkor and AI-P Nikkor lenses, lock lens aperture at minimum setting (refer to lens instruction manual). 2 Hold FUNCTION button and rotate command dial until 5 appears on the camera, selecting the Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode will cause bulb to its minimum aperture...
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... and viewfinder as follows: F :'o..: Fe Fe.S Fo.: FS.5 Fa F :: F :O F2e F32 (Available apertures limited to desired fnumber by rotating lens aperture ring . Also , with zoom lenses, the maximum aperture for different focal length settings appears in the viewfinder.
... and viewfinder as follows: F :'o..: Fe Fe.S Fo.: FS.5 Fa F :: F :O F2e F32 (Available apertures limited to desired fnumber by rotating lens aperture ring . Also , with zoom lenses, the maximum aperture for different focal length settings appears in the viewfinder.
Instruction Manual
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...release button. Confirm automatically set shutter speed. 4 To take the picture, fully depress shutter release button . 56 With lenses having fixed aperture, such as PCNikkor lenses: Switch to Manual exposure mode (pages 58 to 60). 3 Look inside viewfinder, compose and lightly press shutter release ...button. With lenses having no CPU, F - - With lenses having no auto diaphragm such as ReflexNikkor lenses: Aperture cannot be changed. If meter has automatically tumed off and LCD panel is off, turn meter...
...release button. Confirm automatically set shutter speed. 4 To take the picture, fully depress shutter release button . 56 With lenses having fixed aperture, such as PCNikkor lenses: Switch to Manual exposure mode (pages 58 to 60). 3 Look inside viewfinder, compose and lightly press shutter release ...button. With lenses having no CPU, F - - With lenses having no auto diaphragm such as ReflexNikkor lenses: Aperture cannot be changed. If meter has automatically tumed off and LCD panel is off, turn meter...
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Adjust exposure by changing shutter speed. With AI-type lenses including AI-modified Nikkor lenses: Confirm aperture value on lens barrel. With lenses having fixed aperture, such as PCNikkor lenses: Lens is stopped down when a smaller aperture (larger f-number) is selected. Focus manually with the lens set at maximum aperture. 4 To take the picture, fully...
Adjust exposure by changing shutter speed. With AI-type lenses including AI-modified Nikkor lenses: Confirm aperture value on lens barrel. With lenses having fixed aperture, such as PCNikkor lenses: Lens is stopped down when a smaller aperture (larger f-number) is selected. Focus manually with the lens set at maximum aperture. 4 To take the picture, fully...
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...sync mode to the minimum setting. If an accessory Speedlight other than the SB-28/SB-27ISB-26 is set, camera settings are automatically reset as AF Nikkor or AI-PNikkor lenses and be performed without canceling Slow Sync. While holding Ps button, rotate command dial until Ps appears in the ..., without Red-Eye Reduction. 62 Press Vari-Program (Ps) button and confirm exposure mode symbol (P , S, R or tI) starts blinking. SETTING VARI-PROGRAM + Use Nikkor lenses with CPU such as follows: Metering system fWI Matrix' Focus area [j] Wide', or 0 Spot with built-in the LCD panel.
...sync mode to the minimum setting. If an accessory Speedlight other than the SB-28/SB-27ISB-26 is set, camera settings are automatically reset as AF Nikkor or AI-PNikkor lenses and be performed without canceling Slow Sync. While holding Ps button, rotate command dial until Ps appears in the ..., without Red-Eye Reduction. 62 Press Vari-Program (Ps) button and confirm exposure mode symbol (P , S, R or tI) starts blinking. SETTING VARI-PROGRAM + Use Nikkor lenses with CPU such as follows: Metering system fWI Matrix' Focus area [j] Wide', or 0 Spot with built-in the LCD panel.
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...your main subject. It creates an artistically blurred background to assure both subject and background in focus. Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: 50mm or wider angle lenses. 64 VARI-PROGRAM SELECTION GUIDE I:t'l Portrait Program Use this Program when photographing landscapes and other subjects that encompass great ...depth. The effect becomes more pronounced if there is an interesting foreground within the scene. To avoid camera shake, use 85mm to 200mm telephoto lenses. ~ Hyperfocal Program Use this Program whenever you are taking pictures of people. Recommended AF Nikkor...
...your main subject. It creates an artistically blurred background to assure both subject and background in focus. Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: 50mm or wider angle lenses. 64 VARI-PROGRAM SELECTION GUIDE I:t'l Portrait Program Use this Program when photographing landscapes and other subjects that encompass great ...depth. The effect becomes more pronounced if there is an interesting foreground within the scene. To avoid camera shake, use 85mm to 200mm telephoto lenses. ~ Hyperfocal Program Use this Program whenever you are taking pictures of people. Recommended AF Nikkor...
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...Do not use flash because it restricts the available shutter speed. Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: Choose your lens according to produce effectively silhouetted pictures. Do not use flash. To avoid camera shake, use with dark foreground silhouette or pictures of people against the sky. ...The result is in shadow or comparatively dark. I~ I Sport Program Use to 300mm telephoto lenses. Recommended for sunsets with Continuous Servo AF (...
...Do not use flash because it restricts the available shutter speed. Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: Choose your lens according to produce effectively silhouetted pictures. Do not use flash. To avoid camera shake, use with dark foreground silhouette or pictures of people against the sky. ...The result is in shadow or comparatively dark. I~ I Sport Program Use to 300mm telephoto lenses. Recommended for sunsets with Continuous Servo AF (...
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...neon signs, shoot without flash. The subject will come out relatively sharp, with your camera in a panning motion. Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: For a more pronounced blurred background effect, use a tripod to 300mm telephoto lenses. 67 To capture the beauty of colors and shades. I ~I ~ Motion Effect ... effect. As the automatically set shutter speed is rather slow, use 80mm to avoid camera shake. With flash, this Program in the evening or at night. Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: Select lens according to express movement. I Night Scene Program Use this Program captures ...
...neon signs, shoot without flash. The subject will come out relatively sharp, with your camera in a panning motion. Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: For a more pronounced blurred background effect, use a tripod to 300mm telephoto lenses. 67 To capture the beauty of colors and shades. I ~I ~ Motion Effect ... effect. As the automatically set shutter speed is rather slow, use 80mm to avoid camera shake. With flash, this Program in the evening or at night. Recommended AF Nikkor lenses: Select lens according to express movement. I Night Scene Program Use this Program captures ...
Instruction Manual
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...subject only was sent to recharge automatically. • When the built-in flash is firing; If you continuously fire the flash, the camera's handgrip may impair flash performance. CENTER-WEIGHTED/SPOT FILL- When you fire the flash 20 consecutive times at greatly different distances. FLASH If...lens without CPU (a lens other than 20 consecutive times at intervals of 5 sec. Built-in the locked down position. • For usable lenses with Spot Metering are using a Speedlight, keep the built-in flash in flash specifications Usable film speed: ISO 25 to ISO SOO Guide number:...
...subject only was sent to recharge automatically. • When the built-in flash is firing; If you continuously fire the flash, the camera's handgrip may impair flash performance. CENTER-WEIGHTED/SPOT FILL- When you fire the flash 20 consecutive times at greatly different distances. FLASH If...lens without CPU (a lens other than 20 consecutive times at intervals of 5 sec. Built-in the locked down position. • For usable lenses with Spot Metering are using a Speedlight, keep the built-in flash in flash specifications Usable film speed: ISO 25 to ISO SOO Guide number:...
Instruction Manual
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... BUILT-IN FLASH Usable AF Nikkor lenses (including D-type lenses) • 2Smm to 200mm non-zoom lenses except 200mm fl2 • AI or AI-S 25-50mm f4 at 40mm or longer focallength*1 • AI-S 2S-S5mm f/3.5-4.5 at 35mm or longer focal length ...; AF 75-300mm fl4.5-5.6 • AF SO-200mm f/2.S • AF SO-200mm fl4.5-5.6 Usable non-AF Nikkor lenses • AI-type (including AI-S and AI-modified) 2Smm to 300mm non-zoom AF Nikkor lenses (AF Nikkor 2Smm f/1 .4 cannot be used when shooting a subject within the macro range (indicated by the orange line...
... BUILT-IN FLASH Usable AF Nikkor lenses (including D-type lenses) • 2Smm to 200mm non-zoom lenses except 200mm fl2 • AI or AI-S 25-50mm f4 at 40mm or longer focallength*1 • AI-S 2S-S5mm f/3.5-4.5 at 35mm or longer focal length ...; AF 75-300mm fl4.5-5.6 • AF SO-200mm f/2.S • AF SO-200mm fl4.5-5.6 Usable non-AF Nikkor lenses • AI-type (including AI-S and AI-modified) 2Smm to 300mm non-zoom AF Nikkor lenses (AF Nikkor 2Smm f/1 .4 cannot be used when shooting a subject within the macro range (indicated by the orange line...
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... Non-O-type AF Nikkor lens (except AF-Nikkor lens for F3AF)/ AI-P-Nikkor lens Other lenses (or with accessories) AF Nikkor lens (except AFNikkor lens for F3AF)/ AI -PNikkor lens Other lenses (or with accessories) AF Nikkor lens (except AFNikkor lens for compatibility), Automatic Balanced Fill-... - Center-Weighted Fill-Flash/ Spot Fill -Flash Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash - TYPE OF TTL AUTO FLASH With the Nikon Speedlight set for TIL auto flash (see charron page 97 for F3AF)/ AI-PNikkor lens Other lenses (or with accessories) 98 Camera exposure mode I Programmed Shutter-
... Non-O-type AF Nikkor lens (except AF-Nikkor lens for F3AF)/ AI-P-Nikkor lens Other lenses (or with accessories) AF Nikkor lens (except AFNikkor lens for F3AF)/ AI -PNikkor lens Other lenses (or with accessories) AF Nikkor lens (except AFNikkor lens for compatibility), Automatic Balanced Fill-... - Center-Weighted Fill-Flash/ Spot Fill -Flash Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash - TYPE OF TTL AUTO FLASH With the Nikon Speedlight set for TIL auto flash (see charron page 97 for F3AF)/ AI-PNikkor lens Other lenses (or with accessories) 98 Camera exposure mode I Programmed Shutter-
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Take time to review this section thoroughly, and you superior pictures. We 've also included information about Nikkor lenses and a detailed section with technical specifications. Please read them carefully. 1/1 103 You 'll want to take good care of taking pictures. MISCELLANEOUS The Nikon N70 is a high-performance, precision instrument, designed to give you will add to the pleasure of your camera to ensure the best performance.
Take time to review this section thoroughly, and you superior pictures. We 've also included information about Nikkor lenses and a detailed section with technical specifications. Please read them carefully. 1/1 103 You 'll want to take good care of taking pictures. MISCELLANEOUS The Nikon N70 is a high-performance, precision instrument, designed to give you will add to the pleasure of your camera to ensure the best performance.