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... symbols @ Vari -Program (Ps)/film rewind button (pp. 62-67 for Autofocus (pp. 31-37); 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...eyepiece @ Battery chamber cover lock release ® Tripod socket • Used for N70's Command Control Input System. 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 ...
... symbols @ Vari -Program (Ps)/film rewind button (pp. 62-67 for Autofocus (pp. 31-37); 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...eyepiece @ Battery chamber cover lock release ® Tripod socket • Used for N70's Command Control Input System. 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 ...
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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 AreasFilm Speed Setting Mode Area, Film Advance Mode Area, Focus Mode Area, Exposure Mode Area , Metering ...
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 AreasFilm Speed Setting Mode Area, Film Advance Mode Area, Focus Mode Area, Exposure Mode Area , Metering ...
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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
Instruction Manual
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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. Insert the film cartridge by placing the cartridge spindle on the fork at the bottom of the film cartridge chamber. 00 z sf 2 Slide camera back lock release down to ensure film is properly positioned with no slack (see illustration). 17
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. Insert the film cartridge by placing the cartridge spindle on the fork at the bottom of the film cartridge chamber. 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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...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: Wide (,,) Focus mode Single Servo AF (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 ...
...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: Wide (,,) Focus mode Single Servo AF (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 ...
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... Although the viewfinder covers approx. 92% of the image area 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 left hand to press shutter release ...button. 5 Look through the viewfinder. Also, the edges of the actual photograph, a negative film will show you an image ...
... Although the viewfinder covers approx. 92% of the image area 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 left hand to press shutter release ...button. 5 Look through the viewfinder. Also, the edges of the actual photograph, a negative film will show you an image ...
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....B I mark appears. Set lens to camera shake. If shutter speed indication blinks inside viewfinder-picture blur possibility: The automatically selected shutter speed is insufficient, 'I If lo appears in flash or accessory Nikon Speedlight. 23 Use built-in the shutter speed position-Underexposure alert: Use a Nikon Speedlight, higher ISO film or lens with faster aperture...
....B I mark appears. Set lens to camera shake. If shutter speed indication blinks inside viewfinder-picture blur possibility: The automatically selected shutter speed is insufficient, 'I If lo appears in flash or accessory Nikon Speedlight. 23 Use built-in the shutter speed position-Underexposure alert: Use a Nikon Speedlight, higher ISO film or lens with faster aperture...
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REWINDING FILM 7 To take picture, fully depress shutter release button. Erod and Camera automatically advances film by one frame , and LCD frame counter increases by one. 10 ~P}7~: I 1 When filrn reaches its end of roll, film advance stops automatically and shutter locks.
REWINDING FILM 7 To take picture, fully depress shutter release button. Erod and Camera automatically advances film by one frame , and LCD frame counter increases by one. 10 ~P}7~: I 1 When filrn reaches its end of roll, film advance stops automatically and shutter locks.
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During film rewind , 2 Press IN button and Ps button to start film rewind.
During film rewind , 2 Press IN button and Ps button to start film rewind.
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... film speed setting Usable range for manual film speed setting is ISO 6 to set film speed-automatic fil m speed setting for OX-coded film is shown in place of frame counter with a OX-coded film installed) Manual filmspeed setting The N70 ...Film Speed Setting Mode Area and ISO blinks. Make sure IlII is selected, camera gives priority to ISO 5000. FILM SPEED SETTING MODE + + Automatic filmspeed setting (with ISO in the Film Speed Setting Mode Area and ISOIlIl or ISO blinks. Automatic film speed setting for DX-coded films Usable film speed range for OX-coded film and manual film...
... film speed setting Usable range for manual film speed setting is ISO 6 to set film speed-automatic fil m speed setting for OX-coded film is shown in place of frame counter with a OX-coded film installed) Manual filmspeed setting The N70 ...Film Speed Setting Mode Area and ISO blinks. Make sure IlII is selected, camera gives priority to ISO 5000. FILM SPEED SETTING MODE + + Automatic filmspeed setting (with ISO in the Film Speed Setting Mode Area and ISOIlIl or ISO blinks. Automatic film speed setting for DX-coded films Usable film speed range for OX-coded film and manual film...
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... mode set at H~ or ~, camera detects focus every time the shutter is convenient for the next shot. See pages 36 to 37. • After shooting with the film advance mode selector set at m or sf'l , you remove your finger from the prior setting. Moving subject is expected to be in focus •...
... mode set at H~ or ~, camera detects focus every time the shutter is convenient for the next shot. See pages 36 to 37. • After shooting with the film advance mode selector set at m or sf'l , you remove your finger from the prior setting. Moving subject is expected to be in focus •...
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... Vari- If the correct exposure for a scene is controlled by shutter speed and lens aperture. Shutter speed and lens aperture settings are based on . The Nikon N70 camera offers two types of fl11 . The proper combination results in shutter speed either doubles or halves the amount of the... use and the operation of light transmitted . For example, a shutter speed of 1/ 1000 sec. EXPOSURE MODE Light reaching the film is 1/ 500 at f/8 , then we can also select 1/ 250 at f/ 11 or 1/ 1000 at fl5.6 and achieve the same exposure results, and so on the ...
... Vari- If the correct exposure for a scene is controlled by shutter speed and lens aperture. Shutter speed and lens aperture settings are based on . The Nikon N70 camera offers two types of fl11 . The proper combination results in shutter speed either doubles or halves the amount of the... use and the operation of light transmitted . For example, a shutter speed of 1/ 1000 sec. EXPOSURE MODE Light reaching the film is 1/ 500 at f/8 , then we can also select 1/ 250 at f/ 11 or 1/ 1000 at fl5.6 and achieve the same exposure results, and so on the ...
Instruction Manual
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... and confirm "-" appears in the OR window. Remove finger from 1 to memorize another customized setting, the previous settings will be memorized on the camera. While holding IN button, rotate command dial until your desired custom setting number (from IN button. • If you have already customized the ... and selected the same number to 3) appears in the OR window of LCD panel. Program) and flash sync mode set on the N70's microcomputer for the custom settings. +~ To memorize 1 Confirm film advance mode, focus area, focus mode, metering system, exposure mode (including Vari-
... and confirm "-" appears in the OR window. Remove finger from 1 to memorize another customized setting, the previous settings will be memorized on the camera. While holding IN button, rotate command dial until your desired custom setting number (from IN button. • If you have already customized the ... and selected the same number to 3) appears in the OR window of LCD panel. Program) and flash sync mode set on the N70's microcomputer for the custom settings. +~ To memorize 1 Confirm film advance mode, focus area, focus mode, metering system, exposure mode (including Vari-
Instruction Manual
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...• In Single Servo AF mode, self-timer operates only when in LCD panel. To cancel self-timer operation before shooting: Turn the camera's power off. • When using any Auto exposure mode, attach the eyepiece cover (provided) to tell you get ready for eight seconds... + 1 Press self-timer (SETI'::» button and confirm that.::> starts blinking in -focus indicator (e ) appears inside viewfinder. • Regardless of film advance mode setting, continuous shooting is not performed. • At owl b setting, shutter will release after 10 seconds. The shutter will release at around...
...• In Single Servo AF mode, self-timer operates only when in LCD panel. To cancel self-timer operation before shooting: Turn the camera's power off. • When using any Auto exposure mode, attach the eyepiece cover (provided) to tell you get ready for eight seconds... + 1 Press self-timer (SETI'::» button and confirm that.::> starts blinking in -focus indicator (e ) appears inside viewfinder. • Regardless of film advance mode setting, continuous shooting is not performed. • At owl b setting, shutter will release after 10 seconds. The shutter will release at around...
Instruction Manual
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... interval before the ready-light lights up . • Never fire the flash more than AF Nikkor and AI-P-Nikkor), in flash specifications Usable film speed: ISO 25 to the camera's computer. or shorter. or shorter, let the flash rest at 20°C/6SoF Angle or coverage: 2Smm or longer lens 87 Built.... Using 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash with Spot Metering are performed as Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash. FLASH If you continuously fire the flash, the camera's handgrip may impair flash performance.
... interval before the ready-light lights up . • Never fire the flash more than AF Nikkor and AI-P-Nikkor), in flash specifications Usable film speed: ISO 25 to the camera's computer. or shorter. or shorter, let the flash rest at 20°C/6SoF Angle or coverage: 2Smm or longer lens 87 Built.... Using 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash with Spot Metering are performed as Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash. FLASH If you continuously fire the flash, the camera's handgrip may impair flash performance.
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...compensation, press FUNCTION button then SET/ '::> button. • If you set of exposure bracketing shooting with the same degree of the film advance mode setting, fully depress shutter release button three times to down position or turning off the attached Speedlight cancels Flash Exposure Bracketing....three shots. • If film reaches end of roll during shooting, rewind film , load a new roll of film, fully depress shutter release button to advance film to frame 1, then fully depress shutter release button again to resume operation . • Turning the camera's power off, storing the ...
...compensation, press FUNCTION button then SET/ '::> button. • If you set of exposure bracketing shooting with the same degree of the film advance mode setting, fully depress shutter release button three times to down position or turning off the attached Speedlight cancels Flash Exposure Bracketing....three shots. • If film reaches end of roll during shooting, rewind film , load a new roll of film, fully depress shutter release button to advance film to frame 1, then fully depress shutter release button again to resume operation . • Turning the camera's power off, storing the ...
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...; Use only Nikon Speedlights. ISO film speed 25 1 50 1 100 1 200 1 400 1 800 11000 2.8 1 3.3 1 4 14.8 1 5.6 1 6.7 1 7.1 If you are unable to take a second shot, disconnect the master Speedlight from the camera, or tum each fi lm speed in the synchro circuit exceeds a certain level, you may damage the camera's electrical circuits ...time-lag provision or one time does not exceed 20 at 20°C/ 68°F or 13 at once. This also applies when using the N70, if the electric current in Auto-Mu lti Program is from the lens maximum aperture to 1/ 100 sec. or slower. • Avai ...
...; Use only Nikon Speedlights. ISO film speed 25 1 50 1 100 1 200 1 400 1 800 11000 2.8 1 3.3 1 4 14.8 1 5.6 1 6.7 1 7.1 If you are unable to take a second shot, disconnect the master Speedlight from the camera, or tum each fi lm speed in the synchro circuit exceeds a certain level, you may damage the camera's electrical circuits ...time-lag provision or one time does not exceed 20 at 20°C/ 68°F or 13 at once. This also applies when using the N70, if the electric current in Auto-Mu lti Program is from the lens maximum aperture to 1/ 100 sec. or slower. • Avai ...
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In each of the camera other than as specified in this manual. 110 Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of these cases, to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, the N70 camera's microcomputer may not advance properly. In certain cases, due to resume operation, simply tum the power off , even with fresh properly installed batteries. For the same reason, film may tum the camera off , then tum it on again, or remove batteries and install them again.
In each of the camera other than as specified in this manual. 110 Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of these cases, to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, the N70 camera's microcomputer may not advance properly. In certain cases, due to resume operation, simply tum the power off , even with fresh properly installed batteries. For the same reason, film may tum the camera off , then tum it on again, or remove batteries and install them again.
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... of camera Picture format Lens mount Lens Focus modes Autofocus area Autofocus modes Focus Tracking Autofocus detection system Autofocus detection range Autofocus lock Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Nikon F mount Nikkor and Nikon lenses having Nikon F ...sec., after finger leaves button Programmed Auto (Auto-Multi Program and Vari-Program), ShutterPriority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual Camera sets both shutter speed and lens aperture automatically; stays on p. 104 Autofocus, and Manual with a maximum aperture of f/5.6...
... of camera Picture format Lens mount Lens Focus modes Autofocus area Autofocus modes Focus Tracking Autofocus detection system Autofocus detection range Autofocus lock Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Nikon F mount Nikkor and Nikon lenses having Nikon F ...sec., after finger leaves button Programmed Auto (Auto-Multi Program and Vari-Program), ShutterPriority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual Camera sets both shutter speed and lens aperture automatically; stays on p. 104 Autofocus, and Manual with a maximum aperture of f/5.6...