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...-47 Focus Area Selection 48-49 AF-Assist Illuminator 50-51 Focus Lock 52 EXPOSURE MODE 53-62 Auto-Multi Program 54-55 Shutter- Mount Lens ...18-19 3. Priority Auto Exposure Mode 56-57 Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode 58-59 Manual Exposure Mode 60-61 Long Time Exposure 62 4 ...Load Film...20-21 4. Hold Camera and Focus 28-29 4. Set Date and Time (N75QD only 22 BASIC OPERATION 1 23-31 1. Set Exposure Mode to '8 26-27 3. Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN 2-11 ...
...-47 Focus Area Selection 48-49 AF-Assist Illuminator 50-51 Focus Lock 52 EXPOSURE MODE 53-62 Auto-Multi Program 54-55 Shutter- Mount Lens ...18-19 3. Priority Auto Exposure Mode 56-57 Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode 58-59 Manual Exposure Mode 60-61 Long Time Exposure 62 4 ...Load Film...20-21 4. Hold Camera and Focus 28-29 4. Set Date and Time (N75QD only 22 BASIC OPERATION 1 23-31 1. Set Exposure Mode to '8 26-27 3. Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN 2-11 ...
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... Mode 79 Auto Exposure Lock 80-81 Diopter AdjustmentNiewfind er Accessories 82 Depth-of Field 102 MISCELLANEOUS 103-131 Lens Compatibi lity ...104-106 Usable Optional Speedlights 107-111 Optional Accessories 112-11 3 Camera Care ...114-11 5 Notes on Batteries ...11 6 Troubleshooting ...117-120 Glossary ...121- 123 Specifications ...124-128 Index ...129...
... Mode 79 Auto Exposure Lock 80-81 Diopter AdjustmentNiewfind er Accessories 82 Depth-of Field 102 MISCELLANEOUS 103-131 Lens Compatibi lity ...104-106 Usable Optional Speedlights 107-111 Optional Accessories 112-11 3 Camera Care ...114-11 5 Notes on Batteries ...11 6 Troubleshooting ...117-120 Glossary ...121- 123 Specifications ...124-128 Index ...129...
Instruction Manual
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o~" ~ fl . "---~--' Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page 18). 3 Open the camera back and install the film (page 20). • When the camera back is closed, the film is automatically advanced and the number of available exposures is off (page 16). ~. Start Shooting Immediately 1 ...Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the camera's power is displayed in the LCD panel. 4 Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus) (page 24), AF Area mode to Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority (page 24) and the...
o~" ~ fl . "---~--' Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page 18). 3 Open the camera back and install the film (page 20). • When the camera back is closed, the film is automatically advanced and the number of available exposures is off (page 16). ~. Start Shooting Immediately 1 ...Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the camera's power is displayed in the LCD panel. 4 Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus) (page 24), AF Area mode to Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority (page 24) and the...
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PREPARATION This section introduces the various operations necessary before you start shooting. • Install batteries and check battery power • Mount lens • Load film • Set date and time (N75QD only) 15
PREPARATION This section introduces the various operations necessary before you start shooting. • Install batteries and check battery power • Mount lens • Load film • Set date and time (N75QD only) 15
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3 Turn the power switch on Camera's meter off Meaning ~ (appears) No indication No indication Sufficient battery power. I IB ~ u~~~u Sufficient battery power Insufficient battery power Viewfinder LCD panel Camera's meter on and confirm battery power with the ~ indication. ~ ,--;---F-=_==_ ~~ON .: '.
3 Turn the power switch on Camera's meter off Meaning ~ (appears) No indication No indication Sufficient battery power. I IB ~ u~~~u Sufficient battery power Insufficient battery power Viewfinder LCD panel Camera's meter on and confirm battery power with the ~ indication. ~ ,--;---F-=_==_ ~~ON .: '.
Instruction Manual
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... off when attaching/detaching the lens. • Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens. blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be selected from camera body. Unlike other than G-type G) G-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring ®...lens When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached and the power switch is D-type Nikkor lens), with aperture ring G-type Nikkor lens The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be released (except in Manual exposure mode). or D-type AF Nikkor lens to minimum . CPU contacts of this camera...
... off when attaching/detaching the lens. • Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens. blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be selected from camera body. Unlike other than G-type G) G-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring ®...lens When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached and the power switch is D-type Nikkor lens), with aperture ring G-type Nikkor lens The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be released (except in Manual exposure mode). or D-type AF Nikkor lens to minimum . CPU contacts of this camera...
Instruction Manual
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... aperture ring (other t han G-type) , set to its minimum aperture setting and the power switch is left unattended without lens When you leave the camera unattended without a lens attached , be sure to attach the supplied body cap (page 2), or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be released.... 2 Turn t he power switch off and mount t he lens to the camera body. • Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on , FE E blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be...
... aperture ring (other t han G-type) , set to its minimum aperture setting and the power switch is left unattended without lens When you leave the camera unattended without a lens attached , be sure to attach the supplied body cap (page 2), or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be released.... 2 Turn t he power switch off and mount t he lens to the camera body. • Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on , FE E blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be...
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... mod esIfunct'Ions expIal'ned IOn th IOS sec Ion are as f0 IIows: Lens attached Focus mode Focus an~a Exposure metering system Exposure mode Flash sync mode Film advance mode Custom setting G-type AF Nikkor (p. 18) AF (autofocus) (p. 24) Dynamic AF Mode with ClosestSubject Priority (p. 24) 25-segment 3D Matrix Metering...
... mod esIfunct'Ions expIal'ned IOn th IOS sec Ion are as f0 IIows: Lens attached Focus mode Focus an~a Exposure metering system Exposure mode Flash sync mode Film advance mode Custom setting G-type AF Nikkor (p. 18) AF (autofocus) (p. 24) Dynamic AF Mode with ClosestSubject Priority (p. 24) 25-segment 3D Matrix Metering...
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Set Focus Mode and AF Area Mode Set focus mode to AF (autofocus) and AF Area mode to Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority. (See ...the data from the other focus areas. 24 Close- If the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on the subject located closest to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position . •...; To focus, lightly press the shutter release button (page 14). NOTE: AF focus mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is set to AF. 2 Set the AF Area mode selector to [-]. ...
Set Focus Mode and AF Area Mode Set focus mode to AF (autofocus) and AF Area mode to Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority. (See ...the data from the other focus areas. 24 Close- If the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on the subject located closest to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position . •...; To focus, lightly press the shutter release button (page 14). NOTE: AF focus mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is set to AF. 2 Set the AF Area mode selector to [-]. ...
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...(page 32) The Matrix Meter employed in the N75/ N75QD uses a 25-segment sensor to achieve superior metering results even in the LCD panel and viewfinder. • When the exposure mode is automatically selected . or D-type Nikkor lens (3D Matrix Metering is selected in all ·...)-and makes the calculations necessary to assure correct exposure. Set Exposure Mode to A8° When the exposure mode is set to ~ , the camera automatically controls all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode (page 60). Check point In '8' mode, Flexible Program (p. 55), Exposure Compensation (p. 64),...
...(page 32) The Matrix Meter employed in the N75/ N75QD uses a 25-segment sensor to achieve superior metering results even in the LCD panel and viewfinder. • When the exposure mode is automatically selected . or D-type Nikkor lens (3D Matrix Metering is selected in all ·...)-and makes the calculations necessary to assure correct exposure. Set Exposure Mode to A8° When the exposure mode is set to ~ , the camera automatically controls all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode (page 60). Check point In '8' mode, Flexible Program (p. 55), Exposure Compensation (p. 64),...
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.... • !!'I"iIll!lllll~II!II'''''l!!I!!I!I Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject and when the subject is in the viewfinder. 28 When the Dynamic AF Mode with slow shutter speed. o Lightly pressing the shutter release button ... (pages 26, 47) is set, camera automatically maintains focus on your left hand to cradle the camera (or lens). Hold Camera and EOcus------I 'e!!''--'''. 0 Compose frame so that focus area is highlighted with this camera but always remember to hold the camera correctly. 2 Compose frame, center focus ...
.... • !!'I"iIll!lllll~II!II'''''l!!I!!I!I Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject and when the subject is in the viewfinder. 28 When the Dynamic AF Mode with slow shutter speed. o Lightly pressing the shutter release button ... (pages 26, 47) is set, camera automatically maintains focus on your left hand to cradle the camera (or lens). Hold Camera and EOcus------I 'e!!''--'''. 0 Compose frame so that focus area is highlighted with this camera but always remember to hold the camera correctly. 2 Compose frame, center focus ...
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...set to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuring subject brightness is set shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the proper aperture. or O-type Nikkor lenses, the N75/ N75QO camera performs 25-segment 3D Matrix Metering by adding distance information to choose from the subject passes... through the lens and exposes the film. Light reaching the film is not uniform. The proper combination ...
...set to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuring subject brightness is set shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the proper aperture. or O-type Nikkor lenses, the N75/ N75QO camera performs 25-segment 3D Matrix Metering by adding distance information to choose from the subject passes... through the lens and exposes the film. Light reaching the film is not uniform. The proper combination ...
Instruction Manual
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To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. NOTE: Vari-Program Flexible Program (page 55), Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 66) and Multiple Exposure (page 69) cannot be performed in Vari-.... .~ .x..: Portrait mode Use this mode whenever you 're taking pictures of people. Use of self-timer or remote control also helps to avoid camera shake. • A wide-angle lens is suited to 200mm telephoto lenses with each program (page 96). 35 It creates a blurred background to accentuate your main subject. • 85mm...
To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. NOTE: Vari-Program Flexible Program (page 55), Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 66) and Multiple Exposure (page 69) cannot be performed in Vari-.... .~ .x..: Portrait mode Use this mode whenever you 're taking pictures of people. Use of self-timer or remote control also helps to avoid camera shake. • A wide-angle lens is suited to 200mm telephoto lenses with each program (page 96). 35 It creates a blurred background to accentuate your main subject. • 85mm...
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When using a telephoto lens to avoid camera shake. 36 To avoid camera shake, use . It uses a fast shutter speed suitable for stop-action photography. Useful in Speedlight does not fire even when the subject is dark or backlit. • 80mm to 300mm telephoto lenses are recommended . •~ :Sports mode Use this mode when you are...
When using a telephoto lens to avoid camera shake. 36 To avoid camera shake, use . It uses a fast shutter speed suitable for stop-action photography. Useful in Speedlight does not fire even when the subject is dark or backlit. • 80mm to 300mm telephoto lenses are recommended . •~ :Sports mode Use this mode when you are...
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...remove your finger from Matri x Metering , the 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash ensures proper exposure of 12 (ISO 100, m). or D-type Nikkor lens enables use of less than 28mm focal length is used in flash photography using the built-in Speedlight, the flash may not reach the peripheral....w.it clicks shut while lightly pressing the shutter release button. (When the flash is canceled in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens with a guide number of the main subject and background , whi le providing adequate flash output to take a picture without blinking in the viewfinder...
...remove your finger from Matri x Metering , the 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash ensures proper exposure of 12 (ISO 100, m). or D-type Nikkor lens enables use of less than 28mm focal length is used in flash photography using the built-in Speedlight, the flash may not reach the peripheral....w.it clicks shut while lightly pressing the shutter release button. (When the flash is canceled in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens with a guide number of the main subject and background , whi le providing adequate flash output to take a picture without blinking in the viewfinder...
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after full flash output. If this happens, underexposure may stop firing to guide autofocus. Check points • Be sure to remove (or store) the lens hood before using the built-in Speedlight and may cause vignetting (a shadow may appear within the frame) (page 100). • Normal ... protect t he built-in this section. Check the flash shooting distance range (page 98) and shoot again. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is introduced in Speedlight, it may have occurred. NOTE: Continuous use of built-in Speedlight After continuous use of t he firing...
after full flash output. If this happens, underexposure may stop firing to guide autofocus. Check points • Be sure to remove (or store) the lens hood before using the built-in Speedlight and may cause vignetting (a shadow may appear within the frame) (page 100). • Normal ... protect t he built-in this section. Check the flash shooting distance range (page 98) and shoot again. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is introduced in Speedlight, it may have occurred. NOTE: Continuous use of built-in Speedlight After continuous use of t he firing...
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...want to prevent interference from stray light and achieve correct exposure. • Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in the photograph or reduce camera shake. 1 Press @) (self-timer) button and confirm that 19 appears on the LCD panel. (Or, ...::~ II. . [36) @ The display changes as follows: No display (cancel) I L Immediate release for remote control Check points • Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the self-timer. • To shoot in an exposure mode other than Manual, cover the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece...
...want to prevent interference from stray light and achieve correct exposure. • Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in the photograph or reduce camera shake. 1 Press @) (self-timer) button and confirm that 19 appears on the LCD panel. (Or, ...::~ II. . [36) @ The display changes as follows: No display (cancel) I L Immediate release for remote control Check points • Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the self-timer. • To shoot in an exposure mode other than Manual, cover the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece...
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...a maximum aperture of five focus brackets selected as expected (page 25) or with your lens for details. If M/A (autofocus with manual priority) is available with lenses which do not allow autofocus operation when attached to the N75/ N75QD (page 104). • When using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector ...released whether or not the subject is in focus and regardless of your lens, Manual focus is on, rotate the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on the clear matte field in situations where autofocus may not work as the focus area (pages 9/ 48). 45 ...
...a maximum aperture of five focus brackets selected as expected (page 25) or with your lens for details. If M/A (autofocus with manual priority) is available with lenses which do not allow autofocus operation when attached to the N75/ N75QD (page 104). • When using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector ...released whether or not the subject is in focus and regardless of your lens, Manual focus is on, rotate the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on the clear matte field in situations where autofocus may not work as the focus area (pages 9/ 48). 45 ...
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...dark and the shutter release button is approx. 0.5-3m (1.6-9.8 ft.). AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in a dark environment. Autofocus using the camera 's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be careful not to protect the firing tube. Also , when the AF-Assist Illuminator is used... The distance range of the AF-Assist Illuminator is pressed lightly, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on and enables autofocus operation in the following situations: Focus mode is autofocus, AF Nikkor lens is used continuously, illumination is attached and the conditions for the AF...
...dark and the shutter release button is approx. 0.5-3m (1.6-9.8 ft.). AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in a dark environment. Autofocus using the camera 's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be careful not to protect the firing tube. Also , when the AF-Assist Illuminator is used... The distance range of the AF-Assist Illuminator is pressed lightly, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on and enables autofocus operation in the following situations: Focus mode is autofocus, AF Nikkor lens is used continuously, illumination is attached and the conditions for the AF...
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...-200mm f/2. AF Micro 200mm f/4 IF-ED AF-S 17-35mm fl2.B ED AF 1B-35mm f/3. 5-4.5 ED AF 20-35mm f/2. B IF-ED at 70mm (usable at approx. 1m [3 .3 ft .] or longer shooting distance at wideang le) • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with following lens at telephoto due to vignetting. B ED AF VR...
...-200mm f/2. AF Micro 200mm f/4 IF-ED AF-S 17-35mm fl2.B ED AF 1B-35mm f/3. 5-4.5 ED AF 20-35mm f/2. B IF-ED at 70mm (usable at approx. 1m [3 .3 ft .] or longer shooting distance at wideang le) • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with following lens at telephoto due to vignetting. B ED AF VR...