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NOMENCLATURE LCD illumination window 12 1 Aperture-direct-readout (ADR) window 2 Shutter speed indication illumination window 3 Neckstrap eyelet 4 Focusing screen holder release latch 5 Depth-of-field preview lever Lens type signal pin 16 6 Handgrip Lens release button 17 7 Handgrip attachment screw 8 Self-timer lever 9 Metering control button Maximum aperture indexing lever 20 10 Aperture coupling lever Reflex mirror 21 11 Lens mounting flange 3 WWW.LENSINC.NET / WWW.CAMERA-FIX.
22 Shutter speed dial locking button 23 Viewfinder eyepiece Film sprockets 35 Film take-up spool 36 Camera back locking catch 37 24 Eyepiece shutter lever 25 Film rewind fork 26 Shutter curtains 27 Film cartridge chamber 28 Film guide pin 29 Film guide rails 30 Data back contacts 31 Motor drive shutter release coupling (for MD-12) 32 Motor drive coupling 33 Film rewind button 34 Memo holder WWW.LENSINC.NET / WWW.CAMERA-FIX.
4 Aperture/distance index 45 Focusing ring 46 Mounting ring 47 Infrared focusing index 48 Meter coupling ridge Aperture ring 65 49 Meter coupling shoe Aperture-direct-readout (ADR) scale 66 50 Hot-shoe contact 51 Exposure compensation index Shooting mode selector 68 52 Exposure compensation scale Shutter release fingerguard 69 53 Exposure compensation dial 54 Film rewind knob 55 ASA/ISO film speed index Multiple exposure lever 72 56 ASA/ISO film speed scale Shooting mode inde
CONTENTS NOMENCLATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 5 FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 38 INSTALLING BATTERIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CHECKING BATTERY POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 MOUNTING THE LENS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FOREWORD Welcome to Nikon’s exciting world of picture-taking ease. To put you in total control, the Nikon FA offers three automatic exposure modes, in addition to full manual override. For fastbreaking events, the programmed mode automatically sets both shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure in any light. Or when action must be stopped or blurred, such as in sports photography, shutter priority lets you choose the shutter speed manually, then the FA automatically sets the aperture to match.
BASIC OPERATION INSTALLING BATTERIES Remove the battery clip. 43 Use a coin to unscrew it in counter clockwise direction 1. Insert batteries. Wipe the battery terminals clean and insert the batteries, making sure that the + signs are up. Useable batteries for the Nikon FA camera are: • One 3V lithium battery • Two 1.55V silver-oxide batteries (3.1V) • Two 1.5V alkaline-manganese batteries (3V) 2. 8 WWW.LENSINC.NET / WWW.CAMERA-FIX.COM Reattach the battery clips.
CHECKING BATTERY POWER Pull out the film advance lever 74 to unlock the shutter release button 70 . The lever doubles as a shutter release button lock. 1. Depress the shutter release button halfway to activate the exposure meter. 2. Check the LCD. Confirm that the LCD (liquid crystal display) is shown at the upper left in the viewfinder. This indicates that battery installation is correct and power is sufficient. If necessary, replace with a new set.
BASIC OPERATION continued MOUNTING THE LENS Lenses usable with the Nikon FA are Al-S Nikkor, Nikon Series E, Al-Nikkor, most Al-modified, and certain special lenses shown at the right. First line up the aperture/distance index 44 on the lens with the lens mounting index 15 on the camera body. Then twist the lens mounting ring 46 counterclockwise until the lens clicks into place Confirm that the aperture/distance index is exactly at the top.
Al-S Nikkor: An Updated Version of Al-Nikkor Lenses In 1977, Nikon introduced Al-Nikkor lenses which feature full aperture metering via Nikon's "Automatic Maximum Aperture Indexing" or "Al" system. Just by mounting an Al lens on the camera, the maximum aperture is automatically indexed into the camera's metering system. All Al-type lenses feature a meter coupling ridge 48 and a meter coupling shoe having two holes (Illust. 1).
BASIC OPERATION continued LOADING FILM Open the camera back 40 While pushing the camera back locking lever 58 counterclockwise, pull up the film rewind knob 54 until the camera back pops open. 1. Insert the film cartridge. Position the cartridge in the film cartridge chamber 27 with the leader pointing towards the takeup spool 36 ; then push the rewind knob back down to secure the cartridge in place. You can use any type of 35mm film on the market.
Engage the film’s perforations with the sprocket teeth. Turn the takeup spool slightly with your thumb, so that the first or second perforation at the bottom edge of the film s engaged with the small tooth at the bottom of the slot in the takeout spool, and the top and bottom perforations mesh securely with the sprockets 35 4. Advance the film by rotating the takeup spool further with your thumb. Make sure the perforations on both film edges are securely engaged with the sprocket teeth.
BASIC OPERATION Take up film slack. Fold out the film rewind crank 57 and rotate gently in the direction of the arrow on the film rewind knob untill you feel a slight resistance. Then fold the crank back in. 6. continued Make blank exposure. To dispose of the first few frames exposed during film loading, continue to alternately ad vance the film and depress the shutter release button until the frame counter 71 reaches frame 1.
Frame Counter The additive type frame counter is graduated from S, two dots, 1, 2, 4— up to 36—in even numbers with odd numbers indicated by white dots in between The frame counter ad" advances a single frame by one complete stroke of the film advance lever. After reaching frame 36 of a 36exposure roll of film m, the counter will not operate. however, film will be advanced until the actual end of the film roll. The frame counter automatically resets to S when the camera back is opened.
BASIC OPERATION continued SETTING FILM SPEED To program the camera to give the correct exposure with a particular film, you must set the camera to the correct film speed Lift up the ASA/ISO film speed ring and rotate it in either direction until the red index dot 55 is opposite the film speed in use. The scale 56 on the ASA/ISO dial has settings from ASA/ISO 12 to 4000 Two lines between each number stand for intermediate settings, such as 64, 80, etc.
SELECTING THE SHOOTING MODE The Nikon FA offers four shooting modes: three automatic exposure modes, including P (programmed), S (shutter-priority), and A (aperture-priority), in addition to M (manual) mode.
BASIC OPERATION continued Usable Shooting Modes/Metering Method Combination Chart Shooting mode Lens or accessory Metering method P S normal high-speed X O O X O X O Al-modified Nikkor O PC-Nikkor A M automatic multi-pattern centerweighted O O O O O O O O O O X O O O O O O X O O O O O O O O O O X O O O X O X X X X O X O Reflex-Nikkor ∆ X ∆ O O X O Medical-Nikkor X X X X O X O Teleconverters TC-201, TC-301, TC-14A and TC-14B X O O O O O O Teleconverter
5 1 2 3 4 Viewfinder Information 1. LCD exposure display. Appears when the exposure meter is turned on to show you the shutter speed or aperture selected by the camera in an automatic exposure mode or the shutter speed you set in the manual mode. Although the shutter speed and/or aperture is controlled steplessly in the automatic exposure modes, intermediate shutter speeds or f-numbers appear in the display as discrete numbers which are closest to actual shutter speeds or f numbers. 2. ADR f-number.
BASIC OPERATION continued P (PROGRAMMED) MODE 1. Set the mode selector to P. Set the lens to it’s minimum aperture (the largest f-number). The shutter speed dial can be set at any position except M250 and B 2. 20 WWW.LENSINC.NET / WWW.CAMERA-FIX.COM Confirm that automatic multipattern metering is in operation by making sure that the metering control button is in the normal “out” position and the red index is not on top (refer to page 40 for more information). 3.
Warning Indications If the LCD shows Hl, this means the scene is too-bright, indicating over exposure may occur. In this case, use a neutral density (ND) filter or change to a slower speed film If the LCD displays Lo, this means the scene is too dark, indicating under exposure may occur. Use an electronic flash or change to faster film. Look through the viewfinder and check the exposure information.
BASIC OPERATION continued Programmed Exposure Measurement Graph In the programmed automatic exposure mode, the FA provides the optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed to match the film speed in use and the brightness of the scene. These combinations were arrived at through intensive research and then fed into the FA's microcomputer to provide a predetermined exposure program.
• The following lenses cannot be used in the P or S mode Zoom-Nikkor 50-300mm f/4 5 ED (older Al type without orange minimum aperture on ADR sea/e) Al modified Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/4 • When using a Nikon Teleconverfer TC 200, TC-300 or TC 14, the shutter speed may vary by approx. one step from that displayed in the view finder. However you will still obtain the correct exposure. • With a teleconverter attached, shutter speeds become slower.
BASIC OPERATION continued S (SHUTTER-PRIORITY) MODE 1. Set the mode selector to S. 2. Set the lens to it’s minimum aperture. 24 WWW.LENSINC.NET / WWW.CAMERA-FIX.COM Set the shutter speed dial to the desired shutter speed. The numbers on the dial are reciprocals, e.g., 4000 means 1/4000sec. The 250 engraved in red indicates the fastest sync speed for an electronic flash unit. Each setting has a click stop; intermediate settings cannot be used.
Confirm that automatic multipattern metering is in operation by making sure that the metering control button is in the normal “out” position and the red index is not on top (refer to page 40 for more information) 4. Look through the viewfinder and check the exposure information. The shutter speed you set is shown at The upper right-hand corner.
BASIC OPERATION continued Warning Indications Shutter Speed/Aperture Combinations in S mode If the LCD shows Hl, this means the scene is too bright, indicating overexposure may occur. In this case, use a neutral density ( ND) filter or change to a slower speed film If the LCD displays Lo, this means the scene is too dark, indicating underexposure may occur.
• The following lenses cannot be used in the P and S modes: Zoom Nikkor 50-300mm f/4 5 ED (older Al-type without orange minimum aperture on ADR scale) Al modified Micro Nikkor 105mm f/4 • In the S mode.
BASIC OPERATION continued A (APERTURE-PRIORITY) MODE 1. Set the mode selector to A. Set the lens to the desired fnumber. Although each number on the lens aperture ring has a click stop, you can also set the ring to intermediate settings. Note that small apertures give greater depth of feild, while large apertures restrict the zone of sharp focus to the main subject. The shutter speed dial can be set at any position except M250 and B 2. 28 WWW.LENSINC.NET / WWW.CAMERA-FIX.
Warning Indications If the LCD shows Hl, this means the scene is too bright and there s no shutter speed to match the aperture you selected. In this case, overexposure may occur. To prevent this, stop the lens down until Hl disappears, if all else fails, attach a neutral density (ND) filter to the lens or change to a slower speed film. Look through the viewfinder and check the exposure information. The aperture you set is shown through the ADR window 1 .
BASIC OPERATION continued M (MANUAL) MODE 1. Set the mode selector to M. Set the lens to the desired fnumber. Although each number on the lens aperture ring has a click stop, you can also set the ring to intermediate settings. 2. 30 WWW.LENSINC.NET / WWW.CAMERA-FIX.COM Set the shutter speed dial to the desired shutter speed. The numbers on the dial are reciprocals, e.g., 4000 means 1/4000sec. The 250 engraved in red indicates the fastest sync speed for an electronic flash unit.
Center your main subject in the viewfinder and check the exposure information. Remember that in the manual mode, centerweighted metering is always in operation regardless of the position of the metering control button. The selected f-number is shown through the ADR window When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, the LCD shows the selected shutter speed preceded by the letter M. 4.
BASIC OPERATION continued HOLDING THE CAMERA Many blurred shots are caused by unsteady holding of the camera. The basic shooting posture is: Hold the camera at eye level while looking through the viewfinder. Cradle it in your hands with the fingers of your eft hand wrapped around the lens barrel and your elbow propped against your body for support Grasp the handgrip 6 , with your right hand and use your index finger to depress the shutter release button and your thumb to wind the 32 WWW.LENSINC.
Detachable Handgrip The FA's handgrip not only allows steady shooting but also fits comfortably in your hand. However, when shooting with a motor drive, you should remove the grip first To do this, insert a coin into the slot, turn the screw 7 counterclock wise until it loosens, then slide the grip down until it separates from the body. WWW.LENSINC.NET / WWW.CAMERA-FIX.COM To reattach.
BASIC OPERATION continued FOCUSING 1. Split-image rangefinder 2. Microprism collar 3. Matte field The FA-comes equipped with Type K2 focusing screen suitable for all-purpose photography. While looking through the viewfinder compose your photo and turn the focusing ring 45 of the lens until the subject looks clear. For precise pinpoint focusing on subjects with distant contours, use the central splitimage rangefinder; turn the focusing ring until the split image becomes whole (A).
(A) Split-image focusing Out of focus Out of focus Out of focus In focus Out of focus In focus (B) Microprism focusing (C) Matte field focusing WWW.LENSINC.NET / WWW.CAMERA-FIX.
BASIC OPERATION continued TAKING PICTURES Trip the shutter by pushing the shutter release button all the way down; apply light but steady pressure with the ball of your index finger to avoid camera shake which might result in blurred Images. The shutter re ease button is threaded in its center to accept a standard cable release for tripping the shutter with the camera mounted on a tripod. 36 WWW.LENSINC.NET / WWW.CAMERA-FIX.
UNLOADING FILM When the film reaches the end of the roll, the film advance lever cannot be wound any further. In this case, rewind and unload the film without forcing the lever using the following procedure. Push the film advance lever back into place to turn off the camera and lock the shutter release button. This action prevents inadvertent shutter release. 1. WWW.LENSINC.NET / WWW.CAMERA-FIX.COM Depress the rewind button 33 on the bottom of the camera.
BASIC OPERATION Rewind the film unfolding the film rewind crank and turning it in the direction of the arrow. When you feel the tension lessen, give it a few more turns until crank turns freely, indicating the film leader is rewound completely back into the cartridge. 3. continued Open the camera back and take out film cartridge. Avoid unloading in direct sunlight. If there is no shade available, turn your back to the sun and use your own shadow to shield the camera. 4. 38 WWW.LENSINC.NET / WWW.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM The Nikon FA employs through-the-lens (TTL) full aperture exposure metering. This means that light passing through the lens is measured at maximum aperture, thus assuring a bright finder image during shooting. Furthermore, to make exposure measurement easier than ever, the Nikon FA features two types of metering methods–automatic multi-pattern and centerweighted.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES Metering Control Button 9 To change from one metering method to the other, the Nikon FA features a metering control button. In its normal "out" position, you cannot see the red index (Fig. 1). In this position, the automatic multi-pattern metering method is automatically operating with the camera set at any of its automatic modes and with an Al type Nikkor lens attached At any time. you can change to centerweighted metering by simply pushing in the button (Fig.
Outdoor backlit subject Comparison of Automatic Multi-Pattern and Centerweighted Metering If you compare the automatic multi-pattern and centerweighted metering systems, meter readings are virtually the same for ordinary front-it subjects or scenes having little difference in contrast between the main subject and the background. However, with scenes containing both very bright and very dark areas, the results are quite different.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES continued Front-lit subject Front-lit subject against dark background If a brightly lit subject is positioned against a dark background, and is not in the center, centerweighted metering places too much emphasis on the dark center of the picture.
Scene containing the sun Scene containing bright reflection Automatic Multi-pattern Automatic Multi-pattern Centerweighted Centerweighted WWW.LENSINC.NET / WWW.CAMERA-FIX.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES continued Sunrise On the other hand, certain subjects are difficult for automatic multi-pattern metering to handle. For example: Sunrises and sunsets Here, you should change to centerweighted metering, especially when you want to emphasize the sun and clouds. With automatic multi-pattern metering, the sky comes out too light.
Indoor backlit subject Indoor backlit subjects If the main subject is indoors in front of a bright window, underexposure may occur even it the subject occupies a large portion of the picture area because the difference in contrast between subject and background is too great for the camera to handle And even with centerweighted metering. the results may not be acceptable when shooting on automatic.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES continued RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SHUTTER SPEED AND APERTURE Shutter Speed (sec.) Aperture (f-number) 1/4000 1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 The amount of light reaching the film plane is determined by a comb nation of shutter speed and lens aperture. A shutter speed of 1/125sec.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES continued DEPTH OF FIELD When you shoot at a certain aperture and focusing distance, you will find that not only the main subject but also objects within a certain range in front of and behind it will be sharp in the final photograph This in focus zone'' is known as depth of field Objects beyond this range become increasingly out of focus. When the zone of sharpness is large, depth of field is deep: when it is small. depth of field is shallow.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES continued EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Suggested Applications for Exposure Compensation +2 White background, snow scene +1 White background occupying half of viewing area -1 Spotlighted subject, black background occupying halt of viewing area -2 Black background In Automatic Exposure Modes If you elect to use centerweighted metering in any of the automatic exposure modes, you can use the exposure compensation dial to obtain the correct exposure for the types of pictu
To operate, press the locking button 59 and turn the dial until the desired compensation value is opposite the red index 51 .As a reminder, a red LED exposure compensation mark (+/-) appears on the right side of the viewfinder as soon as the exposure meter is turned on After use, make sure you reset the dial so that 0 is opposite the index WWW.LENSINC.NET / WWW.CAMERA-FIX.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES In the Manual Mode There are two situations where it is difficult to get the correct exposure on automatic with centerweighted metering. They are (1) a front-lit scene with the main subject off-center and (2) an indoor backlit subject with the main subject either in the center or off-center. Therefore, to get the correct exposure, switch to the manual mode and follow this procedure: 1) For front-lit subjects, just center the main subject. For backlit ones.
Duplication Work and Photomicrography In copy work, s side duplication, and photomicrography, you must make exposure compensation with centerweighted metering, because these types of photography represent unusual contrast situations Some lenses automatically switch the metering method to centerweighted. The table below shows the relationship between specific types of photos and proper exposure.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES continued STOP-DOWN EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT Stop-down exposure measurement must be made whenever the aperture ring of the lens doesn't couple with the meter coupling lever ,~ of the camera.
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY A multiple exposure is created by taking more than one shot on the same frame of film. Follow this procedure: 1) Take the first shot. 2) Push the multiple exposure lever 72 in the direction of the arrow as you wind the film advance lever 74 fully. The film and frame counter 71 will not advance; only the shutter is cocked Although your finger will naturally slip off the lever as the film advance lever is wound, multiple exposure operation will have been performed correctly.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES continued UNMANNED PHOTOGRAPHY To include yourself in your pictures, you can mount the FA on a tripod and use the self-timer to trip the shutter. Or by attaching a motor drive, you can control the FA from a distance with optional remote control accessories or an intervalometer. Self-Timer To set the self-timer, push the self-timer lever 8 down as far as it will go This can be done either before or after the film is advanced.
INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY Eyepiece Shutter When unmanned photography is performed with the FA in one of its automatic exposure modes, stray light entering the eyepiece will affect the meter reading. To prevent this, use the eyepiece shutter Just push the lever up to close the shutter. As a visual reminder that it is in use, the shutter blind is painted red.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY An electronic flash unit is convenient not only for night and dimlight shooting but also as a supplementary light to fill in the shadows in daylight. Daylight fill-in flash is especially effective when shooting outdoor subjects which are backlit or in motion. With a Nikon dedicated flash, such as the SB-15 SB-16B or SB-18, the FA offers fully automatic through-the-lens (TTL) control of the flash exposure.
The FA features an X-sync contact only, allowing electronic flash units to be synchronized at a speed of 1/250sec or slower To prevent mistakes, the camera also offers automatic switchover of the shutter speed for proper synchronization with the SB-15, SB-16B, SB-18, SB-19, etc., as shown in the table on the next page. For creative fill-in flash effects, you can set the speed manually to 1/250sec or below and the shutter fires at the speed set with the speed in use displayed in the viewfinder.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES continued Relationship Between Camera’s Meter, Ready-Light Indication and Shutter Speed Camera’s exposure meter Shooting Shutter Mode speed Selector dial setting P,S,A* M Ready-Light Indication in the Viewfinder When the Nikon FA is used with Nikon Speedlights SB-15, SB16B, SB 18, SB 19, etc, the FA's ready-light LED in the viewfinder lights up when the flash is recycled.
Nikon FA/Speedlight Combination Chart Speedlight Connection Camera’s ready light indication Shutter speed automatically switched to 1/250sec.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES continued CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY For shooting subjects which are located closer than the closest possible focusing distance of the lens, Nikon offers a wide variety of close up equipment as shown below. In close up photography, depth of field is usually quite shallow. Thus, you should stop the lens down as much as possible when photographing a subject having great depth To focus in close-up photography, use the matte portion of the screen.
ACCESSORIES ELECTRONIC FLASH UNITS Designed to complement the versatility of the FA, Nikon has three electronic flash units which mount directly to the camera's accessory shoe and feature automatic TTL (through-the-lens) control of the flash exposure Also, with the camera in one of the automatic exposure modes (P, S and A). or manually set at 1/500sec. or faster, the proper synchronization speed of 1/250 sec is automatically set.
ACCESSORIES continued MOTOR DRIVES Motor Drive MD-15 The use of the Motor Drive MD-15 with the FA enables automatic film advance when the unit's trigger button is pressed. In addition to single frame shooting, continuous firing at the maximum rate of 3.2 frames per second is possible (at 1/125 sec or faster). The MD-15 is very convenient when shooting fast-moving subjects since the photographer does not have to wind film manually or take his eye off the subject.
MISCELLANEOUS Data Back MF-16 To keep track of when photos were taken, the FA accepts the slim, lightweight Data Back MF-16. This back attaches in place of the FA's regular camera back with no sync cord required. Three imprinting modes are provided: year/month/day (up to the year 2100), day/hour/minute, or picture counting (up to 2000): each mode is displayed on the data back in clear LCD numerals and printed by LED's, on the photo in unobtrusive red numerals.
ACCESSORIES continued Interchangeable Focusing Screens Three different types of focusing screens are usable with lhe Nikon FA. The Type K2 screen comes with the camera as a standard accessory. Two optional focusing screens, Type B2 (matte/Fresnei with focusing spot) and Type E2 (matte/Fresnel with focusing spot and etched grid lines) are also available for the FA to match your particular requirements. To change focusing screens, follow this procedure: 1. Remove the lens from the camera body. 2.
Focusing Screen Selection Guide Type Name/style Features Suitable for general photography Has microprism collar around the central split-image rangefinder spot. Split-image rangefinder/ With PC-Nikkor or lensed haveing a maximum aperature slower than microprism system f/4.5, the split-image rangefinder or microprism collar is dim. In this case, focus on the surroundirg matte area. Matte system Horizontal and vertical line etched system Works well for general photography.
ACCESSORIES continued Filter Filter factor Screw-in-type (mm) Drop -in Bayonet designatype mount Daylight Tungsten 39 52 62 72 95 122 160 (Series IX) type tion light Type Filters Nikon filters allow you to balance the light to match your film or to create interesting artistic effects. Nikon filters are divided into the screw-in, drop-in, and bayonet type. With the Nikon FA, the filter factor can be ignored except in the case of the R60.
Anti-Cold Battery Pack DB-2 In cold weather, use the Anti-Cold Battery Pack DB-2, which accepts two AA-type batteries, as an alternative power supply to the batteries inside the camera body Simply connect the DB-2 to the camera body, then slip the assembly inside your pocket or coat to keep it warm. This assures that the camera's metering system will function even in very cold temperatures. Rubber Eyecup Attached to the finder eyepiece, this eyecup excludes stray light and helps prevent eye fatigue.
EV RANGE OF THE CAMERA What is EV? Exposure value (EV) is a number representing the available combinations of shutter speed and aperture that give the same exposure effect when the scene brightness and ASA/ISO remain the same. At ASA/ISO 100, the combination of a one-second shutter speed and an aperture of f/1 4 is defined as EV 1. If the aperture is stopped down by one full f/stop or the shutter' speed is one step faster.
EV chart with 50mm f/1.4 lens ASA/ISO 12 ASA/ISO 25 ASA/ISO 50 ASA/ISO 100 ASA/ISO 200 ASA/ISO 400 ASA/ISO 800 ASA/ISO 1600 ASA/ISO 3200, 4000 EV f/ 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.
TIPS ON CAMERA CARE Although the PA is a tough and durable camera bear in mind that it is a precision optical instrument and that careless or rough handling may damage it. Observe the following tips and the FA will always work as perfectly as the day you bought it. • Before using the camera, it is a good practice to check it thoroughly first. • Never touch the reflex mirror or the focusing screen, to prevent them from becoming scratched. Remove dust with a blower brush.
Caution Please note that the use of a spray gun type blower to clean the lens may cause possible damage to the glass (especially when ED glass is used for the front lens element) by suddenly lowering the temperature on the lens surface. To avoid damage hold the blower upright, keep its nozzle more than 50cm away from the lens surface and move the nozzle around so that the stream of air its not concentrated in one spot. • Clean metalic parts with a blower brush or with a soft dry cloth.
TIPS ON BATTERY USE ABOUT THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) • To keep the LCD in top working order, note the following: • Keep batteries away from infants and small children, In case a battery is accidentally swallowed, call a doctor immediately as the material inside the batteries may be fatal. Battery power falls off in extremely cold temperatures and this may cause the camera to cease to operate. In this situation, use new batteries and protect the camera body from the cold.
SPECIFICATIONS Type of camera Picture format Lens mount Lenses Viewfiner Focusing screen Exposure metering 35mm single-lens reflex 24mm X 36mm (standard 35 mm film format) Nikon bayonet mount More than 60 Nikkor and Nikon Series E lenses available Fixed eyelevel pentaprism type; 0.
SPECIFICATIONS Exposure information continued M mode: Both aperture and shutter speed set manually. P mode: Viewfinder LCD shows discrete shutter speed closest to automatically selected speed; LCD also shows HI or Lo indication to warn of over- or underexposure or FEE to warn of aperture missetting.
Depth-of-field preview lever Reflex mirror Multiple exposures Camera back Data back contacts Handgrip Accessory shoe Sync terminal Flash synchronization Provides visual verification of depth of field; with lever depressed, center weighted metering only available Automatic instant-return type Possible via lever Hinged interchangeable type with memo holder; interchangeable with Data Back MF-16 or MF-12 Two contacts are provided for the Data Back MF-16 Detachable type provides comfortable shooting; must be
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Nikon FA, 1983-1989 Modern Classic SLRs Series : Nikon FA - Specifications Type of camera Picture format Lens mount Lenses Viewfiner 35mm single-lens reflex 24mm X 36mm (standard 35 mm film format) Nikon bayonet mount, Maximum aperture index that works with Automatic with AI-S and AI Nikkor lenses Standard lenses during its official availablity: AI-S Nikkor 50mm F1.2, 50mm F1.4, 50mm F1.8 and with options of more than 60 Nikkor and Nikon Series E lenses available. Fixed eyelevel pentaprism type; 0.
