Nikon F5 User Manual

Instruction Manual

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FOREWORD

Thank you for choosing the Nikon F5 for your photography.
Designed with a combination of strong and reliable construc­tion, plus today’s newest and most advanced technology, the
F5 35mm SLR and the Nikon system will provide you with the
opportunity to advance your picture-taking capability.

The Nikon F5 has been designed and built to meet the needs of
demanding professionals, for sports, photojournalism, scientific,
industrial, forensic and nearly every other professional use of
photography, as well as high-quality personal photography.

The F5 features Nikon’s F system bayonet lens mount, and
offers its highest level of performance and features, with D-type
Nikkor lenses. Performance and operation of available features
will vary when used with Nikon lenses other than D-type Nikkor.
Refer to the chart in “LENS” section for details.

The F5 features an all-metal, die-cast chassis, a moisture- and
dust-resistant metal exterior cover, and the world’s first self­diagnostic, self-adjusting, high-performance shutter — to
provide truly reliable performance.

To design the F5, Nikon invented many new features, surpass­ing all others previously available. The F5 will provide you with
the most advanced performance for its fast motor drive with
Focus Tracking and Lock-On™, new 1,005-sensor Nikon 3D
Color Matrix Meter, variable Center-Weighted Meter, Spot Meter
selectable with five points, Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash,
near-silent Cs film advance mode and more. Available options
include the near-silent Nikon AF-S Silent Wave Motor Lens,
Multi-Control Back, and more.

Nikon, the long-standing leader in professional quality photo­graphic equipment, offers the F5’s leading-edge technology to
meet the demanding needs of today’s photography.

Because the F5 includes so many new and innovative features,
you should thoroughly read the instruction material provided.
Experiment, enjoy — your personal experience will provide you
with the ultimate education.

You’ll also want to inquire about unique Nikon accessories
designed for the F5. These include the Multi-Control Back, the
personal computer link system, AF-Nikkor interchangeable
optics, the Nikon close-up system, remote control system and
much more.

We hope that you enjoy using your new Nikon F5, and thank
you again for choosing Nikon.

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Special new features:

• Nikon’s exclusive new cross-ranged, five-area autofo­cus sensor (Multi-CAM1300) system covers a wider
area than any system before it in both the horizontal
and vertical ranges in the viewfinder.

• Choice of two modes for Nikon’s exclusive five-area
autofocus operation—Dynamic AF for moving subjects,
and fixed Single Area AF.

• Five focus areas are selectable, and the focus bracket
turns from grey to black to indicate the selected focus
area (with standard EC-B type focusing screen).

• Exclusive new powerful motors and CPU enable a high­speed film advance of up to 8 frames per second (fps)
even with automatic Focus Tracking operation.

• Exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering using a new 1,005­pixel RGB sensor to read a scene’s color as well as
brightness and contrast.

• Flexible Center-Weighted Meter enables sensing area
size to be changed (with Custom Setting).

• Spot Metering changes the meter’s sensing area to
correspond to the manually selected focus area.

• Self-diagnostic double-bladed shutter that’s tested to
150,000 cycles, featuring Nikon’s exclusive shutter
monitor.

• AF start button activates AF independently of the shut­ter release button (with Custom Setting).

• 1/300 High-Speed Flash Sync (with Custom Setting;
1/250 sec. at normal setting).

• Menu of 24 Custom Settings for added versatility.

• Fortified aluminum-alloy die-cast body covered by
durable aluminum housing, titanium viewfinder housing
and easy-to-grip, slip-proof rubber-reinforced surface
finish.

Your Nikon F5 is fully guaranteed against any
manufacturing defects for three full years
from the date of purchase. During this period,
repairs or adjustments will be made free of
charge only upon presentation of the Nikon
Worldwide Service Warranty Card to any of
the Nikon service facilities listed. Contact an
authorized Nikon dealer or service center for
more details.

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NOTES

Have Nikon spot check your camera regularly

Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced
at an authorized dealer or service center, at least once
every two years.

Using your camera correctly

The F5 camera’s performance has been optimized for
use with Nikon brand accessories. Accessories from
other manufacturers may not meet Nikon’s criteria for
specifications, and nonconforming accessories could
damage the F5’s components. Nikon cannot guarantee
the F5’s performance when it is used with other than
Nikon brand accessories.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Reference tag

Reference tag on the edge of the right­hand pages corresponds to the sections
described in “How this instruction manual
is organized”.

Index

Use alphabetically listed index on pages
162 and 163 to check your desired page
number.

Glossary

Refer to alphabetically listed “Glossary”
on pages 155 to 161 to get definitions on
various terms used in this manual.

How this instruction manual is organized

Before You Begin

Preparation

Basic Operation

General Functions

Describes information required before you start using
your camera.

Describes preparation of camera, loading of batteries
and film before taking pictures.

Introduces basic shooting using the most basic
settings.

Explains photography fundamentals with the F5
including film advance mode, focus area, focus
mode, metering system and exposure mode.

P.2

-P.15

P.16

-P.24

P.25

-P.34

P.35

-P.56

Advanced P.57
Operation -P.94

Controls in Detail

Flash Photography

Miscellaneous

Presents advanced F5 applications for obtaining vari­ous photographic effects

Describes the F5’s various features in detail, points to
be checked and other pertinent items.

Introduces various flash photography methods using
an optional Nikon Speedlight.

Lists lens, accessories, tips on camera and battery
care, and other miscellaneous information.

P.95

-P.107

P.108

-P.126

P.127

-P.168

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CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN.............................................................2-15

FOREWORD..........................................................................2-3

NOTES .....................................................................................4

ABOUT THIS MANUAL .............................................................5

CONTENTS ...........................................................................6-7

NOMENCLATURE ...............................................................8-13

LCD panels........................................................................12

Viewfinder ..........................................................................13

HOW TO OPERATE COMMAND DIALS ............................14-15

PREPARATION...................................................................16-24

MOUNTING LENS .............................................................17-18

Removing lens ...................................................................18

INSTALLING BATTERIES........................................................19

CHECKING BATTERY POWER...............................................20

LOADING FILM..................................................................21-24

BASIC OPERATION ............................................................25-34

RELEASING SHUTTER/COMPOSING THE PICTURE........26-27

BASIC SHOOTING ............................................................28-34

About Two-Button Reset ...................................................34

GENERAL FUNCTIONS........................................................35-56

FILM ADVANCE MODE .....................................................36-37

Single-Frame Shooting ......................................................36

Continuous Shooting .........................................................37

FOCUS AREA....................................................................38-40

Selecting Focus Area....................................................38-39

Selecting AF Area Mode ....................................................40

FOCUS MODE...................................................................41-48

Autofocus.....................................................................41-45

Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority ..........................42-43

Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority ...............44-45

Manual Focus...............................................................45-48

Manual focus with Electronic Rangefinder.................46-47

Manual focus using clear matte field...............................48

EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM......................................49-51

3D Color Matrix Metering ...............................................49

Center-Weighted Metering .............................................50

Spot Metering ................................................................50

Setting Metering System....................................................51

EXPOSURE MODE ............................................................52-56

Selecting Exposure Mode.............................................52-55

Setting Exposure Mode .....................................................56

ADVANCED OPERATION.....................................................57-94

SHOOTING IN EACH EXPOSURE MODE ..........................58-67

Operation in Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode........58-60

Operation in Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode......61-63

Operation in Manual Exposure Mode............................64-67

FLEXIBLE PROGRAM........................................................68-69

FOCUS LOCK—To take off-center subjects ......................70-71

AE/AF LOCK .....................................................................72-73

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION...........................................74-81

To Obtain Meter Reading for a Particular Subject in

Manual Exposure Mode............................................75-76

Exposure Compensation Function ................................77-78

Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing ...................79-81

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SELF-TIMER......................................................................82-83

LONG TIME EXPOSURE....................................................84-85

MULTIPLE EXPOSURE......................................................86-87

CUSTOM SETTING ...........................................................88-94

To Make a Custom Setting ................................................91

CONTROLS IN DETAIL......................................................95-107

VIEWFINDER DIOPTER—To see clearly through viewfinder ....96

ILLUMINATION SWITCH—To view LCD panels in the dark .....96

USING NON-DX-CODED FILM ...............................................97

FILM REWIND CRANK—To rewind film manually...............97-98

MIRROR LOCKUP LEVER—

To lock reflex mirror in up position......................................99

DEPTH-OF FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON ..................................100

ACCESSORY SHOE .............................................................100

SYNC TERMINAL .................................................................101

REMOTE TERMINAL.............................................................101

OPERATION WITH PERSONAL COMPUTER ................102-103

SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SHUTTER SYSTEM...............................104

CHANGING CAMERA BACK ................................................105

CHANGING VIEWFINDERS...................................................106

CHANGING FOCUSING SCREENS ......................................107

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ..................................................108-124

TTL AUTO FLASH—Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash and

Standard TTL Flash ..............................................109-117

Types of TTL Auto Flash ...........................................109-113

Shutter Speed/Aperture for Each Exposure Mode in

TTL Auto Flash .....................................................114-115

Flash shooting distance range in 1/300 TTL

High-Speed Sync.........................................................116

Selecting flash sync mode ...............................................117

TTL Auto Flash Operation .........................................118-119

SLOW SYNC—

To make dark background more visible ....................120-121

REAR-CURTAIN SYNC—

To create a natural-looking stream of light ................122-123

AVAILABLE SPEEDLIGHT AND FLASH FUNCTIONS ....124-125

NOTES ON FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY....................................126

MISCELLANEOUS...........................................................127-168

LENS.............................................................................128-131

ATTACHING NON-AI LENS ..................................................132

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...........................................133-145

SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS IN AF ......................146-147

TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................148-150

CAMERA CARE TIPS ....................................................151-153

NOTES ON BATTERIES........................................................154

GLOSSARY ...................................................................155-161

INDEX............................................................................162-163

SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................164-168

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NOMENCLATURE

Lens release button

Focus mode selector:

S for Single Servo AF (pp. 42-43)
C for Continuous Servo AF (pp. 44-45)
M for Manual focus (pp. 45-48)

Camera back lock release: To open
camera back, lift film rewind knob while
sliding camera back lock release.

Film rewind crank

Film rewind knob

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Mirror lockup lever (p. 99)

Depth-of-field preview button (p. 100)

Power/LCD panel illumination switch: Rotate to

turn camera ON/OFF or illuminate LCD panels. (p. 96)

Sub-Command Dial:

Rotate to set various functions. (p. 15)

Power switch lock release

Shutter release button: To activate

exposure meter and autofocus func-

tion, lightly press; to release shutter,

depress fully; exposure meter automati-

cally switches off after approx. 8 sec.

Metering system selector lock release

Diopter adjustment knob (p. 96)

Metering system selector (p. 51)Multi-Meter Finder DP-30

Sync terminal

Exposure mode (MODE) button (p. 56)

Self-timer indicator LED (pp. 82-83)

Camera strap eyelet

Film advance mode selector
lock release

Film advance mode/self-timer selector

(pp. 36, 82)

Accessory shoe: For Nikon dedicated Speedlights.

Film plane indicator: Exact distance from lens mounting flange to film

plane is 46.5mm.

Exposure compensation (=) button

(p. 77)

Camera strap eyelet

Top LCD panel (p. 12)

AF area mode button (˝) (p. 40)

Multiple exposure (Z) button (p. 86)

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Eyepiece shutter lever: Used to prevent stray light
from entering viewfinder.

Finder release button

Viewfinder eyepiece

AE-L/AF-L (Auto Exposure/Autofocus Lock) button:

Locks auto exposure and focus when pressed and held in.

Alert LED

Film rewind lever (2 „) lock release

Film rewind lever (2 „)

Film cartridge confirmation window

Battery holder release knob

Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure
Bracketing (‚) button (p. 79)

Film speed (°) button (p. 21)

Shutter speed/aperture/focus area lock
(—) button (p. 39, 59, 61)

Flash sync mode (±) button (p. 117)

10

AF start (AF-ON) button: Pressing AF
start button starts autofocus operation.

Main-Command Dial:

Rotate to set various functions. (p. 14)

Film rewind button (1 „)

10-pin remote terminal:

For Personal Computer Connecting

Cord MC-33 or MC-34, Remote

Cord MC-30/MC-20, etc.

Focus area selector (p. 38)

Rear LCD panel (p. 12)

Custom Setting Menu (·) button (p. 91)

AF start (AF-ON) button for vertical shooting:

Pressing AF start button starts autofocus operation
and switches exposure meter on.

Vertical-shooting shutter release button

Lock lever for vertical-shooting shutter

release button

Camera back

Tripod socket

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LCD Panels

Top LCD panel indications

1. Shutter speed lock

2. Shutter speed

3. Multiple exposure

4. Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing

5. Exposure mode

6. Flexible Program

7. Exposure compensation value

8. Aperture lock

9. Aperture

10. Focus area lock

11. Battery level

12. Frame counter

13. Focus area/AF area mode

14. Exposure compensation

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Rear LCD panel indications

15. Film speed/Bracketing information/Custom Setting

16. Film speed setting mode

17. Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing

18. Bracketing bar graphs

19. Flash sync mode

20. Personal computer connection

21. Custom Setting

• At high temperature (60°C/140°F or above), the entire

display turns black, making it hard to read display infor­mation. When the temperature drops, the display can
again be read normally.

• When the temperature drops below freezing, the LCD

response time slows. When the temperature rises, the
display works normally again.

Viewfinder

1. Focus area indicators

2. Exposure level (for Waist-Level Finder DW-30 or 6X High-

Magnification Finder DW-31, in Manual exposure)

3. 12mm-dia. reference circle for Center-Weighted Metering

4. Focus brackets/Spot Metering (4mmø) area

5. Ready-light

6. Focus indicators: / indicates a subject is in focus; blinking

? indicates autofocus is impossible; < and > arrows indi­cate front and rear focus, respectively

7. Aperture direct-readout

8. Focus area indicators

9. Shutter speed lock indicator

10. Aperture lock indicator

11. Exposure mode

12. Exposure compensation

13. Metering system

14. Shutter speed

15. Aperture

16. Electronic analog exposure display

17. Frame counter/exposure compensation value

Lightly pressing the shutter release button turns on the
exposure meter and switches on the viewfinder illuminator.

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HOW TO OPERATE COMMAND DIALS

The F5’s Main- and Sub-Command Dials
are used alone or in combination with
other buttons to select/set various func­tions or modes.

Main-Command Dial

Rotating Main-Command Dial by itself:

• Selecting shutter speed in Shutter­Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode.
See page 58 or 64.

• Performing Flexible Program in
Programmed Auto exposure mode. See
page 68.

Rotating Main-Command Dial while pressing various buttons:

• Selecting exposure mode. See page 52.

• Performing exposure compensation.
See page 77.

• Setting/canceling Auto Exposure/Flash
Exposure Bracketing. See page 79.

• Setting/canceling multiple exposure.
See pages 86-87.

• Selecting AF area mode. See page 40.

• Selecting Custom Setting menu. See
page 91.

• Selecting auto film speed setting or
manually selecting film speed. See
pages 21 and 97.

• Selecting flash sync mode. See page

117.

• Locking shutter speed. See page 59.

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Sub-Command Dial

Rotating Sub-Command Dial by itself:

• Selecting aperture in Aperture-Priority
Auto or Manual exposure mode. See
pages 61 or 64-66.

* Aperture can also be set on the lens’

aperture ring (except for G-type Nikkor
lens). Aperture can only be set on the
lens’ aperture ring with non-CPU lens.

Rotating Sub-Command Dial while
pressing various buttons:

• Setting number of exposure and
compensation value in the Auto
Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing.
See pages 79-81.

• Selecting and making a Custom Setting.
See page 91.

• Locking aperture. See page 59.

Focus Area Selector

Pressing one of the focus area selector
arrows changes the focus area in the
corresponding direction. See pages 38-

39.

‚ and · Buttons

Pressing ‚ and · buttons simulta­neously for more than two seconds resets
various functions to the initial settings.
See page 34.

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PREPARATION

This section shows you how to prepare the camera for shooting—
e.g., how to mount lens, load film. Whether you are a beginner or a
seasoned photographer, you should master this section before
proceeding further.

MOUNTING LENS

Remove camera body cap and front

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and rear lens caps.

• When mounting/removing lens,
make sure that the camera’s
power is turned off and avoid direct
sunlight.

• For Nikon lens compatibility, see
pages 128-131.

• To mount non-AI lens, see page

132.
Some non-AI lens cannot be

Position lens in the camera’s bayo-

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net mount so that the mounting
indexes on lens and camera body are
aligned. Taking care not to press the lens
release button, twist lens counterclock­wise until it locks into place.

G-type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens

• The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from
camera body. Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not need to be set
to minimum (largest f-number).

• CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Nikkor lens have an aperture ring. Set the
lens aperture to its minimum and lock. When the lens is not set to its minimum
aperture setting and the power switch is turned on in Programmed Auto or
Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode, ƒEE blinks in the LCD panel and
viewfinder.

attached. For more details, see
page 131.

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Removing Lens

Minimum aperture:

Set lens to its minimum aperture when
using CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type.
The largest f-number of aperture on the
lens’ aperture index is the lens’ minimum
aperture.

• Aperture setting operations are performed
using the Sub-Command Dial on the
camera body. Do not move the lens’ aper­ture once it is set to its minimum aperture.

• Aperture can also be set with the lens’
aperture ring in Aperture-Priority Auto or
Manual exposure mode when using CPU
Nikkor lens other than G-type. In this case,
aperture can only be verified through aper­ture direct-readout.

• When G-type Nikkor lens is attached,
aperture does not need to be set to mini­mum unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses with
aperture ring.

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Push and hold lens release button and
turn lens clockwise.

When lens is detached from
camera for a long time

Make sure to attach the supplied
body cap or optional body cap
BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be
attached to the F5 camera body.)

INSTALLING BATTERIES

Before installing batteries:

• Make sure the power switch is set

at OFF position.

• Use AA-type alkaline or lithium

batteries, or optional Ni-MH
Battery Unit MN-30 with the F5.

• When installing/replacing batteries,

always read “NOTES ON BATTER­IES”, page 154.

Pull out and turn battery holder

1

release knob as shown. 2

Remove battery holder MS-30.

Install eight AA-type batteries with

3

the “+” and “–” terminals positioned

as shown inside the holder.

CAUTION: When carrying the battery holder MS-30 removed from the camera
body, remove its batteries or install it in a case to avoid possible short-circuit
caused by contacts with other metal objects.

Return battery holder MS-30 to

4

battery chamber. 5

Turn battery holder release knob
clockwise until it stops.

• To install Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30,
follow steps 1-2 and 4-5.

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CHECKING BATTERY POWER

Rotate power switch to ON position while pressing the lock release, and confirm that
the full battery mark appears in the top LCD panel, indicating sufficient battery power.
The battery mark and exposure indications automatically turn off after 8 sec.

Sufficient battery power.

N

Batteries are nearing exhaustion. Have a
fresh set ready.

M

M

About exposure meter

You can check battery power
anytime by lightly pressing the shut­ter release button. This also activates
the exposure meter, so that the LCD
panel and viewfinder LCD show
aperture/shutter speed indications,
and autofocus operation starts
(unless camera is set for manual
focusing). The exposure indications
and battery mark stay on for approx.
8 sec. after you take your finger off
the shutter release button, then
automatically turn off.

If M blinks, batteries are almost
exhausted. Rotate power switch to OFF
and replace batteries with a fresh set.

An exhausted battery can temporarily regain normal battery level after a pause.
When the installed batteries are exhausted but the sufficient battery power indica­tion N is shown in the LCD panel, battery level may quickly become low after
shutter release and the camera does not function normally. To resume normal
operation, replace the batteries with new ones.

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If no indication/mark appears, batteries
are completely exhausted or improperly
installed. Replace.

c

matic switch-off after 4 sec., 16 sec.
or 32 sec. as desired, use Custom
Setting #15. For details, see page

89.

To set the
meter for auto-

LOADING FILM

Auto film speed setting with DX-coded
film is explained in this section.

• The usable film speed range for DX­coded film is ISO 25 to 5000.

• For non-DX coded film, see page 97.

• IX240 film cartridge cannot be used with
the F5.

Confirm whether s for DX-coded

1

film is shown on the rear LCD panel.

If not, rotate Main-Command Dial while
pressing the ° button so s appears
on the LCD panel.

When film speed is set manually and
DX-coded film is loaded, the manu­ally set film speed becomes effec­tive.

While sliding camera back lock

2

release, lift the film rewind knob. The

camera back will pop open.

• To avoid fogging of film (especially
high-ISO film), do not load/unload
film in direct sunlight.

• Do not touch the shutter curtains
with your finger or with film leader.

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Insert film cartridge.

3

22

Pull film leader across to red film

4

index mark. 5

Check to ensure film is properly
positioned with no slack, then gently

close camera back until it locks.

Fully depress shutter release button

6

to advance film to frame #1.

• If non-DX-coded film or film with an
unacceptable DX code is loaded, the
Err in the top and rear LCD panel and
viewfinder, a and s marks in the rear
LCD panel blink and the shutter locks.
Set ISO speed manually (see page 97).

To check if the film is loaded prop­erly before closing the camera back,
hold the film leader with your finger
and fully depress shutter release
button. Film winds up and you can
confirm if the film leader is properly
wound to the film spool.

c

advance the film automatically when
the camera back is closed and the
power is on. For details, see Custom
Setting #8, page 89.

The camera can
be set to

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Confirm frame counter shows 1 on

7

the top LCD panel and viewfinder.
The rear LCD panel shows automatically
set film speed.

E appears and Err blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder,
and alert LED blinks if film is incorrectly positioned. Open camera

back and reload film properly.

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BASIC OPERATION

This section features the settings for most common picture-taking
situations when using the standard Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 and a
D-type Nikkor lens (including AF-S and AF-I). The shooting modes
explained in this section cover most of your shooting situations.
Shooting modes/functions explained in this section are as follows:

Film advance mode Single frame
AF area mode Single Area AF*
Focus area Center*
AF mode Single Servo Autofocus
Exposure metering 3D Color Matrix Metering
Exposure mode Programmed Auto*
Lens attached D-type Nikkor

* Can be set using the Two-Button Reset. See page 34.

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RELEASING SHUTTER/COMPOSING PICTURE

Lightly pressing shutter release
button

Lightly press shutter release button to
start autofocus operation and switch the
exposure meter on.
Indications inside the viewfinder and LCD
turn on. They remain on for approximately
8 seconds after you take your finger off
the shutter release button, then automati­cally turn off.

c

desired, use Custom Setting #15. For details, see page 89.

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To set the meter for automatic switch­off after 4 sec., 16 sec. or 32 sec. as

AF start button

Autofocus can be set not to start when
the shutter release button is lightly
pressed using Custom Setting #4. To
start autofocus in this case, press the AF
start button. To release the shutter, fully
depress shutter release button while
pressing the AF start button.
Also, use AF start button when it is diffi­cult to focus on the subject by lightly
pressing the shutter release button.

Fully depressing shutter release
button

Fully depress the shutter release button to
release shutter.
Depress the shutter release button slowly.
Depressing the shutter release button
abruptly may result in camera shake.

c

Custom Setting #4. For details, see page 88.

To deactivate autofocus when shutter
release button is lightly pressed, use

Hold camera properly

Stand with one foot forward a half step to balance your body.
Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand. Use your left
hand to cradle the camera with your elbow propped against
your body for support, as you look through the viewfinder. Use
your right index finger to press the shutter release button. A
vertical-shooting shutter release button is also provided for
smoother shutter release in vertical-format shooting. To use the
vertical-shooting shutter release button, turn the lock lever for
vertical-shooting shutter release button to • position to release
the lock. At other times, keep the shutter release button locked
by setting the lock to Ò.

Notes

• Do not block the lens with your hair or hand.

• When taking a picture without looking through the
viewfinder, make sure nothing (such as your camera
strap) is between your camera and the subject.

• Do not block the flash or AF-assist illuminator LED during
flash photography.

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BASIC SHOOTING

Make sure that the lens’ aperture is

1

set to its minimum position when

using CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type.

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Set the film advance mode selector

2

to Í for Single-frame shooting.

Set the focus mode selector to Í for

3

Single Servo AF.

Select Single Area AF mode by rotating the Main-Command Dial while pressing

4

the AF area mode (˝) button.

• The selected focus area of the top LCD displays only g.

• Focus bracket also appears in the viewfinder.

While pressing lock release, set the

5

metering system selector to q for

3D Color Matrix Metering.

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Select Programmed Auto exposure mode by rotating the

6

Main-Command Dial while pressing the exposure mode

(MODE) button so ¡ appears in the top LCD panel and P in the
viewfinder.

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Compose picture.

7

Position the focus brackets on your main subject by pressing
the focus area selector.

• You can change the focus brackets position as long as the
exposure meter is on.
When the exposure meter is off, lightly press the shutter
release button before selecting the focus area.

Slide film images may be partially cropped by the mount.
Also, the edges of negative film are partially cropped by
most labs.