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... once every two years. • Using your F75/F75D camera, and be sure to read this manual handy. • Take trial shots Take trial shots before using it is sure to Custom Setting menu number. Supplied accessories Body cap (P. 19) 2 Accessory shoe cover (P. 108...We recommend that you have your camera serviced by other than Nikon brand accessories. Get to know your camera correctly The Nikon F75/F75D's performance has been optimised for use with other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for purchasing the Nikon F75/F75D-a camera that you keep this manual thoroughly...
... once every two years. • Using your F75/F75D camera, and be sure to read this manual handy. • Take trial shots Take trial shots before using it is sure to Custom Setting menu number. Supplied accessories Body cap (P. 19) 2 Accessory shoe cover (P. 108...We recommend that you have your camera serviced by other than Nikon brand accessories. Get to know your camera correctly The Nikon F75/F75D's performance has been optimised for use with other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for purchasing the Nikon F75/F75D-a camera that you keep this manual thoroughly...
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... 2 33-42 Shooting with Vari-Program 34-37 Using Built-In Speedlight 38-39 Self-Timer Operation ...40-41 Imprinting Date/Time (F75D only 42 FOCUS OPERATION 43-52 Focus Mode...44-45 Focus Area Mode ...46-47 Focus Area Selection...48-49 AF-Assist Illuminator...50...In Speedlight 100-101 About Depth of Field...102 MISCELLANEOUS 103-131 Lens Compatibility...104-106 Usable Optional Speedlights 107-111 Optional Accessories 112-113 Camera Care ...114-115 Notes on Batteries ...116 Troubleshooting ...117-120 Glossary...121-123 Specifications ...124-128 Index ...129-130 Custom Setting Menu ...
... 2 33-42 Shooting with Vari-Program 34-37 Using Built-In Speedlight 38-39 Self-Timer Operation ...40-41 Imprinting Date/Time (F75D only 42 FOCUS OPERATION 43-52 Focus Mode...44-45 Focus Area Mode ...46-47 Focus Area Selection...48-49 AF-Assist Illuminator...50...In Speedlight 100-101 About Depth of Field...102 MISCELLANEOUS 103-131 Lens Compatibility...104-106 Usable Optional Speedlights 107-111 Optional Accessories 112-113 Camera Care ...114-115 Notes on Batteries ...116 Troubleshooting ...117-120 Glossary...121-123 Specifications ...124-128 Index ...129-130 Custom Setting Menu ...
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...indicator: Blinks approx. 2 sec. when data is the F75D. Nomenclature Built-in Speedlight (p. 38/90) LCD illuminator button (p. 8) Camera strap eyelet Self-timer/remote control button (p. 40/84)... (p. 14/17) Power switch (p. 16) Remote control sensor (p. 84) Camera strap eyelet Self-timer (p. 40)/AF-Assist Illuminator (p. 50)/ Red-Eye ... (p. 66)/Multiple Exposure (p. 69)/Film rewind button (p. 78) Camera back lock release lever (p. 20) Lens release button (p. 19)... selector (p. 48) AF Area mode selector (p. 46) Data Back (F75D only) (p. 22/42) Film confirmation window (p. 21) Film advance ...
...indicator: Blinks approx. 2 sec. when data is the F75D. Nomenclature Built-in Speedlight (p. 38/90) LCD illuminator button (p. 8) Camera strap eyelet Self-timer/remote control button (p. 40/84)... (p. 14/17) Power switch (p. 16) Remote control sensor (p. 84) Camera strap eyelet Self-timer (p. 40)/AF-Assist Illuminator (p. 50)/ Red-Eye ... (p. 66)/Multiple Exposure (p. 69)/Film rewind button (p. 78) Camera back lock release lever (p. 20) Lens release button (p. 19)... selector (p. 48) AF Area mode selector (p. 46) Data Back (F75D only) (p. 22/42) Film confirmation window (p. 21) Film advance ...
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...Manual exposure modes, where the photographer can be sharply focused. A: Aperture-Priority Auto (p. 58) You set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. s: Portrait mode (p. 35) Use this mode to take pictures of distant daytime or nighttime scenes. The background...pl 11 M: Manual (p. 60) Shutter speed and aperture are possible. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Available Exposure Modes The exposure mode dial of the Nikon F75/F75D can determine various exposure factors. Other settings, such as flowers or insects. f: Close-Up mode (p. 36) Use this mode for taking ...
...Manual exposure modes, where the photographer can be sharply focused. A: Aperture-Priority Auto (p. 58) You set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. s: Portrait mode (p. 35) Use this mode to take pictures of distant daytime or nighttime scenes. The background...pl 11 M: Manual (p. 60) Shutter speed and aperture are possible. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Available Exposure Modes The exposure mode dial of the Nikon F75/F75D can determine various exposure factors. Other settings, such as flowers or insects. f: Close-Up mode (p. 36) Use this mode for taking ...
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Start Shooting Immediately 1 Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the camera's power is emitted, and slowly depress the shutter release button (page 30). 4 Set ...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... / appears without blinking and infocus beep sound is off (page 16). 5 Hold the camera properly, compose frame and focus (page 28) by lightly pressing the shutter release button (page 18).
Start Shooting Immediately 1 Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the camera's power is emitted, and slowly depress the shutter release button (page 30). 4 Set ...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... / appears without blinking and infocus beep sound is off (page 16). 5 Hold the camera properly, compose frame and focus (page 28) by lightly pressing the shutter release button (page 18).
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...abruptly can result in the LCD panel and viewfinder (for information on the subject when the shutter release button is set to AF (autofocus), camera starts to focus on the exposure meter.) 2 Fully depress the shutter release button. • Fully depressing the shutter release button releases shutter and...necessary before you start shooting. • Install batteries and check battery power • Mount lens • Load film • Set date and time (F75D only) www.mynikon.com.pl 15 Make sure to the next frame. from removal of finger). (See page 17 for approx. 5 sec. About ...
...abruptly can result in the LCD panel and viewfinder (for information on the subject when the shutter release button is set to AF (autofocus), camera starts to focus on the exposure meter.) 2 Fully depress the shutter release button. • Fully depressing the shutter release button releases shutter and...necessary before you start shooting. • Install batteries and check battery power • Mount lens • Load film • Set date and time (F75D only) www.mynikon.com.pl 15 Make sure to the next frame. from removal of finger). (See page 17 for approx. 5 sec. About ...
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Sufficient battery power Insufficient battery power Viewfinder LCD panel Camera's meter on Camera's meter off .) M (blinks) m (blinks) m (appears) Batteries are nearing exhaustion. M (appears) m (appears) No indication Batteries are exhausted. Replace batteries. (Shutter locks.) • m in the viewfinder disappears ... battery chamber, then firmly close the battery chamber cover until it locks into place. • Incorrect positioning of ´ and ‰ poles may damage the camera. NOTE: Storing batteries Keep the batteries out of the same brand.
Sufficient battery power Insufficient battery power Viewfinder LCD panel Camera's meter on Camera's meter off .) M (blinks) m (blinks) m (appears) Batteries are nearing exhaustion. M (appears) m (appears) No indication Batteries are exhausted. Replace batteries. (Shutter locks.) • m in the viewfinder disappears ... battery chamber, then firmly close the battery chamber cover until it locks into place. • Incorrect positioning of ´ and ‰ poles may damage the camera. NOTE: Storing batteries Keep the batteries out of the same brand.
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...be released. 3 Detach the lens. • Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be set to its minimum and lock. Check points • Use a G- or D-...for a non-CPU lens. 18 • Position lens in Manual exposure mode). 2 Mount Lens Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. 1 Check the lens type. 2 Turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. • Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens. ...
...be released. 3 Detach the lens. • Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be set to its minimum and lock. Check points • Use a G- or D-...for a non-CPU lens. 18 • Position lens in Manual exposure mode). 2 Mount Lens Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. 1 Check the lens type. 2 Turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. • Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens. ...
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... the film roll may not be loaded properly. • Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is set not to appear (p. 74). When the camera back is closed . • The film automatically advances to the red index mark; if the film leader is not properly aligned to the index mark...the final frame with non-DXcoded film. Do not touch the shutter curtains with your finger or the film leader. 20 3 Gently close the camera back until the camera back snaps closed , the film automatically advances and the number of available exposures is used with no picture has been taken. • When...
... the film roll may not be loaded properly. • Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is set not to appear (p. 74). When the camera back is closed . • The film automatically advances to the red index mark; if the film leader is not properly aligned to the index mark...the final frame with non-DXcoded film. Do not touch the shutter curtains with your finger or the film leader. 20 3 Gently close the camera back until the camera back snaps closed , the film automatically advances and the number of available exposures is used with no picture has been taken. • When...
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Quartz Date power source Batteries in the camera body also power the quartz date. indicator appears in the data imprint LCD panel, the setting is selected. If the date and time data are as .... To set when a AUTO mode is complete. Push SELECT button so section to select one of the date or time displays. 4 Set Date and Time (F75D only) This camera allows you push the ADJUST button, year section moves up to change the blinking numbers and after installing batteries for beginners.
Quartz Date power source Batteries in the camera body also power the quartz date. indicator appears in the data imprint LCD panel, the setting is selected. If the date and time data are as .... To set when a AUTO mode is complete. Push SELECT button so section to select one of the date or time displays. 4 Set Date and Time (F75D only) This camera allows you push the ADJUST button, year section moves up to change the blinking numbers and after installing batteries for beginners.
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... expected Autofocus may not work as a wall or other background. If the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on a different subject located at different distances from the camera For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a person in brightness within the focus brackets located at the...
... expected Autofocus may not work as a wall or other background. If the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on a different subject located at different distances from the camera For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a person in brightness within the focus brackets located at the...
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...to a When the exposure mode is selected in Manual exposure mode. Matrix Metering (page 32) The Matrix Meter employed in the F75/F75D uses a 25-segment sensor to achieve superior metering results even in the scene, including the foreground subject which is illuminated by ...area (page 102), so you determine depth of subjects or shooting situations. Utilising the characteristics of each reference page for general shooting. Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically depending on the subject's brightness-allowing you use a G- This mode captures all exposure modes except...
...to a When the exposure mode is selected in Manual exposure mode. Matrix Metering (page 32) The Matrix Meter employed in the F75/F75D uses a 25-segment sensor to achieve superior metering results even in the scene, including the foreground subject which is illuminated by ...area (page 102), so you determine depth of subjects or shooting situations. Utilising the characteristics of each reference page for general shooting. Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically depending on the subject's brightness-allowing you use a G- This mode captures all exposure modes except...
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...film frame. www.mynikon.com.pl 29 BASIC OPERATION 1 3 Hold Camera and Focus Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject. 1 Hold the camera properly. • Keep your elbow propped against your body for support. • Stand with one foot forward a half ...is in focus, that the subject to any of five focus areas and lightly press the shutter release button. NOTE: Composing frame The F75/F75D's viewfinder frame shows approximately 89% of a negative film are partially cropped by lightly pressing the shutter release button. • Compose ...
...film frame. www.mynikon.com.pl 29 BASIC OPERATION 1 3 Hold Camera and Focus Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject. 1 Hold the camera properly. • Keep your elbow propped against your body for support. • Stand with one foot forward a half ...is in focus, that the subject to any of five focus areas and lightly press the shutter release button. NOTE: Composing frame The F75/F75D's viewfinder frame shows approximately 89% of a negative film are partially cropped by lightly pressing the shutter release button. • Compose ...
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...the film is released, the film automatically advances to appear (p. 74). With a moving subject, Continuous Servo AF (page 44) activates and camera continuously focuses on the subject. 1 Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button. • When the subject is ... / appears and slowly depress the shutter release button. • After the shutter is completely rewound (E and œ are blinking), open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge. ç 2 : Warning indications in the viewfinder can be set not to the next frame...
...the film is released, the film automatically advances to appear (p. 74). With a moving subject, Continuous Servo AF (page 44) activates and camera continuously focuses on the subject. 1 Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button. • When the subject is ... / appears and slowly depress the shutter release button. • After the shutter is completely rewound (E and œ are blinking), open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge. ç 2 : Warning indications in the viewfinder can be set not to the next frame...
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...choose from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film. With the F75/F75D, Matrix Metering is automatically selected when the exposure mode is set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed. The proper combination of shutter speed and ...from Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports or Night Portrait mode-designed for specific picture-taking pictures. or D-type Nikkor lenses, the F75/F75D camera performs 25-segment 3D Matrix Metering by the shutter speed and aperture. With Centre-Weighted Metering, brightness is not uniform. VariProgram gives ...
...choose from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film. With the F75/F75D, Matrix Metering is automatically selected when the exposure mode is set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed. The proper combination of shutter speed and ...from Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports or Night Portrait mode-designed for specific picture-taking pictures. or D-type Nikkor lenses, the F75/F75D camera performs 25-segment 3D Matrix Metering by the shutter speed and aperture. With Centre-Weighted Metering, brightness is not uniform. VariProgram gives ...
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...(page 66) and Multiple Exposure (page 69) cannot be performed in Vari-Program. Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on your main subject. • 85mm to capture the beauty of a distant scene. It creates a blurred background to accentuate your ...subject (where you want the focus) and lightly press the shutter release button. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. BASIC OPERATION 2 Shooting with Vari-Program Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from Portrait, Landscape, CloseUp,...
...(page 66) and Multiple Exposure (page 69) cannot be performed in Vari-Program. Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on your main subject. • 85mm to capture the beauty of a distant scene. It creates a blurred background to accentuate your ...subject (where you want the focus) and lightly press the shutter release button. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. BASIC OPERATION 2 Shooting with Vari-Program Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from Portrait, Landscape, CloseUp,...
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... or insects. • Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority. • In some shooting situations, slow shutter speed is set to avoid camera shake. g:Sports mode Use this mode to accentuate your main subject. Night Portrait mode captures all the lighting in use a tripod. 36 www... selected (page 46) even when the AF Area mode is selected. h: Night Portrait mode Use this mode when you are recommended. To avoid camera shake, use telephoto zoom position. • For more professional uses, Micro-Nikkor lenses are taking close . It uses a fast shutter speed suitable...
... or insects. • Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority. • In some shooting situations, slow shutter speed is set to avoid camera shake. g:Sports mode Use this mode to accentuate your main subject. Night Portrait mode captures all the lighting in use a tripod. 36 www... selected (page 46) even when the AF Area mode is selected. h: Night Portrait mode Use this mode when you are recommended. To avoid camera shake, use telephoto zoom position. • For more professional uses, Micro-Nikkor lenses are taking close . It uses a fast shutter speed suitable...
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... shutter release button is automatically activated to guide autofocus. Check the flash shooting distance range (page 98) and shoot again. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is lightly pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up in a or Vari-Program (except in the viewfinder approx. 3 sec. For ...lightly pressing the shutter release button. after full flash output. Check points • Be sure to take a picture without blinking in the viewfinder (when the camera's meter is used in flash photography using the built-in this section.
... shutter release button is automatically activated to guide autofocus. Check the flash shooting distance range (page 98) and shoot again. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is lightly pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up in a or Vari-Program (except in the viewfinder approx. 3 sec. For ...lightly pressing the shutter release button. after full flash output. Check points • Be sure to take a picture without blinking in the viewfinder (when the camera's meter is used in flash photography using the built-in this section.
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.... before pressing the shutter release button to prevent interference from stray light and achieve correct exposure. • Do not stand in the photograph or reduce camera shake. 1 Press v (self-timer) button and confirm that V appears on the LCD panel. (Or, rotate the Command Dial while pressing the v ...can be set , self-timer activates and the self- delay release for remote control Check points • Use a tripod or place the camera on the LCD panel.) 2 Compose picture, focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button and fully depress the shutter release button. when subject...
.... before pressing the shutter release button to prevent interference from stray light and achieve correct exposure. • Do not stand in the photograph or reduce camera shake. 1 Press v (self-timer) button and confirm that V appears on the LCD panel. (Or, rotate the Command Dial while pressing the v ...can be set , self-timer activates and the self- delay release for remote control Check points • Use a tripod or place the camera on the LCD panel.) 2 Compose picture, focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button and fully depress the shutter release button. when subject...
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... maximum aperture of five focus brackets selected as expected (page 25) or with lenses which do not allow autofocus operation when attached to the F75/F75D (page 104). • When using a lens with the A-M select function, set the switch/ring to M to focus manually. The ... Sports mode is selected, Continuous Servo AF is activated and the camera continuously focuses on the clear matte field in the viewfinder. With a moving . • Single Servo AF Automatically activated when shooting a stationary subject. Also, F75/F75D will continue to focus firmly on a subject, keeping the shutter ...
... maximum aperture of five focus brackets selected as expected (page 25) or with lenses which do not allow autofocus operation when attached to the F75/F75D (page 104). • When using a lens with the A-M select function, set the switch/ring to M to focus manually. The ... Sports mode is selected, Continuous Servo AF is activated and the camera continuously focuses on the clear matte field in the viewfinder. With a moving . • Single Servo AF Automatically activated when shooting a stationary subject. Also, F75/F75D will continue to focus firmly on a subject, keeping the shutter ...