Nikon 1666 - FM 3A SLR Camera Support and Manuals
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Instruction Manual - Page 5
... in Detail 23
Shutter-Speed Dial 24 Film-Advance Lever 25 Manual Film-Speed Setting 26 Exposure-Compensation Indicator 27 Frame Counter 29 Depth of Field ... 36 Self-Timer Photography 37 Multiple-Exposure Photography 38
5 Additional Information 39
Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting 40 Depth of Field 41 Light-Metering Methods 41 Lens Compatibility 42 Optional Accessories 44 Changing the...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
...the viewfinder is shown white in the viewfinder. Camera Parts (Continued)
Viewfinder indications
7Exposure compensation indicator (red)... not move. 5 Aperture indication
The current lens aperture setting is actually transparent and you perform exposure compensation. (Remember...meter of this camera employs a center-weighted metering system. In Manual mode, it is indicated. 6 Ready light ( p. 32)...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
... foreground and
definition
background
• In manual exposure shooting, you can freeze a moving subject by using a high shutter speed, or you can obtain the desired effect in your desired result. ( p.18)
Full aperture settings
For an out-of-focus background or foreground
Intermediate aperture settings
Narrow aperture settings
For a distant view that For sharp...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... , or if no film is loaded, the exposure-compensation indicator and the ready light blink alternately as a warning.
Setting the Film Speed (DX-Coded Film)
Tips
When using non-DXcoded film, set the film speed manually.
Turn the ring in the direction of frames, and the ISO film speed in the film confirmation window...
Instruction Manual - Page 20
... the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting, you to continue shooting.
1 Set the shutter-speed dial to a position other than "A."
2 Pull out the film-advance lever.
... Shooting: Manual Exposure Mode
Tips
• In this mode, you can manually select both the shutter speed and the aperture setting as the shutter and aperture control, remain...
Instruction Manual - Page 23
Shutter-Speed Dial p. 24 Film-Advance Lever p. 25 Manual Film-Speed Setting p. 26 Exposure-Compensation Indicator p. 27 Frame Counter p. 29 Depth of Field Preview Lever p. 29 Film-Plane Indicator p. 30 Accessory Shoe and Sync-Cord Terminal p. 30
Controls in Detail
To use the camera skillfully, you need to understand its functions and features.
Instruction Manual - Page 24
... use a tripod, and instead of battery power may choose from among the following shooting modes:
A (Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure mode) Once you set both the shutter speed and aperture manually to create various creative photographic effects. ( p.20)
B (Bulb mode) In this function when shooting scenes that require extended exposure (e.g., night time stars...
Instruction Manual - Page 26
... speed
• Pull and rotate the film-speed setting ring and set manually in the range of ISO 12 to obtain
special effects when developing. ... Manual Film-Speed Setting
Tips
Set the film speed manually in the following cases: 1) When using non-DX-coded film. 2) To intentionally change the light sensitivity of the film-speed index • The...
Instruction Manual - Page 32
...replace the speedlight flash batteries with
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the full-flash output of rear lighting or a bright background.
Applicable speedlight and shooting situation
Speedlight model
Valid shooting modes
TTL flash
Non-TTL (external) auto flash
Manual...case, shoot
1
B
again after checking the focus distance, aperture set between 1/500 and 1/4000 second. A
4000
2000 1000
500
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Instruction Manual - Page 34
... mode switch of 1 to 1/250 second. ... The following example shows the Nikon SB-27 Speedlight attached to A. Set to the camera. Lightly press the shutter-release button and check the ready light.
34 For details, refer to the manual for TTL auto flash are ISO 12 to ISO 1000. • The flash-sync...
Instruction Manual - Page 42
...the camera or if you have an aperture setting other than full aperture. Note, however, that the exposure-meter indication will not work.
*2: Only manual exposure is enabled and is usable with this...metering
IX lenses G-type lenses
no
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*1: When using the PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D, only manual exposure can be used . Lens Compatibility
Any of the following lenses can be used with shutter speeds...
Instruction Manual - Page 44
...attached to sound a buzzer at the left . • The catch-light effect (to reflect part of flash on eyes) and the diffuser (to soften the flash) allow additional effects for the...that enables TTL light metering, external
automatic light metering, and manual flash firing. • The mounting position of the light-emission block can be set to the camera, use lens. • The minimum shooting ...
Instruction Manual - Page 50
... as desired, maintaining the exposure setting (AE lock is automatically adjusted...manual film winding, initial film advancing is measured with the AE button).
The bar code contains information on the foreground subject and having an out-of the camera from its highlights to shadowed portions. B Blank exposure
With a camera with the subject for . D DX code
The bar code on a specific...
Instruction Manual - Page 52
...actual aperture setting for shooting is indicated in units of GN (ISO 100, m).
Aperture value (f) = Guide number (GN) / Shooting distance (meters). With manual exposure, ...specific wavelength (color). As the aperture is kept fully open, the view in which batteries would have to be warmed.
O Overexposure
A state in the viewfinder is too great when compared with full aperture. M Manual...
Instruction Manual - Page 54
...to the + side not possible with ISO 12, and that to the - Specifications
Type of camera 35mm single-lens reflex with electronically and mechanically controlled focal-plane ...36mm
Lens mount Nikon F mount
Shutter Vertical-travel, metal focal-plane shutter
Shutter-speed settings A (aperture-priority auto): 8 to 1/4000 sec., electronic stepless control (indications are 1 to 1/4000) Manual: Bulb, 1...
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