Nikon FG User Manual

Nikon

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

J Film advance lever

Exposure compensation dial lock@

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Al P setting lock button

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•..

Shutter speedl mode selector

Neckstrap eyelet

4

5. Hand grip

6

Self-timer lever

7 Reflex mirror

8 Lens aperture

scale

9 Distance scale

10 Depth-of-field indicators

11 Aperture/distance scale index

Exposure compensation dial 1-

Exposure compensation dial index lj)

Exposure compensation

Meter coupling

Lens

mounting

button~)

lever(f_6~

index

lJ

Lens release button'I§;

focusing index Q9/

Infrared

Lens aperture ring 12

Lens

mounting

ring

(2J;

Lens focusing ring (n

3)

~

11;

2

n Hot-shoe contact

21'

Accessory shoe

2§

Film rewind crank

2§

Film rewind knob

2't

ASAIISO film speed index

28

-Film rewind fork

release button ®

Shutter

Audio warning

Frame

Film plane indicator@

Film takeup spool @

Film pressure plate @

lever @

counter@

)~ASA/ISO

'3d

Film cartridge chamber

3-1 Shutter curtains

JZ Film guide rails

~J

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Viewfinder eyepiece

34

Film rewind button

35

Motor drive coupling

film speed dial

3g Motor drive positioning hole

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Tripod/motor drive

'''' • I

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sprocket @

Film

Data back contacts

Memo

Camera back@

coupling socket @

Motor drive electrical contacts @

Battery chamber lid/battery clip@

(f4

holder @

3

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NOMENCLATURE ...........................

FOREWORD ................................

BASIC

OPERATION .........................

NIKON

AND

FOR

THE

CONTROLS

NIKON

NIKKOR

IN

LENSES

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DETAIL .....................

Shutter Speed! Mode Selector Dial. Exposure Measuring System LED

Viewfinder Indications

Exposure information

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Improper exposure warning information . . Flash ready-light information

How

To

Determine Shooting Modes

P-

programmed exposure mode

A-automatic

exposure mode

Manual exposure mode

Shutter Release Button Film Advance Lever Frame Counter. Audio Warning Lever ASAIISO Film Speed

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DiaL Exposure Compensation Dial Exposure Compensation Button Self-Timer Lever Film Plane Indicator Handgrip Memo Holder

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Infrared Focusing Index

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FLASH

PHOTOGRAPHy

5 Accessory Shoe . 6 Viewfinder Ready-Light.

Nikon

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CLOSE·UP

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ACCESSORIES ............................

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22 Data Back 22 Other Accessories

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Electronic Flash Units Motor Drive

TIPS OPTIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

IMPORTANT ...............................

and Speedlight Combinations

PHOTOGRAPHY ................

MF-15

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CAMERA

BATTERY

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As

Nikon's selective-exposure 35mm the Nikon exposure programming but also aperture-priority automatic exposure as well as full manual control. Compact and lightweight, the such advanced photographic features as sure compensation dial, button and matching electronic flash with TTL measurement, automatic motor drive and automatic data back. And of course with the into the comprehensive Nikon interchangeable lenses and a host of accessories and equipment. study the instructions basic operation and all controls and features are explained in detail. Practise using your film until you are familiar with the simple operating instructions, then keep this manual ready reference. A few minutes now surance of the best future results as you enter the exciting world of selective-exposure photography with the Nikon

FG

gives you the choices not only of total-

FG

an

audio warning system, plus its own

To

FG.

exposure compensation

FG,

you've full admission

get the most out of your

in

this manual carefully. Every

SLR

camera,

additionally offers

System of over sixty

FG

on

is

an

expo-

FG,

without

hand for

your as-

5

U

se a cO

in

to twist the lid counter-

cloc kwi se to unscrew

6

clip,

in

Slip the camera wise tightly

a

Wipe battery terminals clean and

it

insert either one two 1.

SSV

or

two batte ries into the making sure

Caution: Keep batteries away from in-

fants and small children tery

is accidentally swallowed,

doctor

immediately as the material side the batteries can cause serious problems

3V

lithium battery,

silver-oxide batteries ,

1

SV

alkaline manganese

battery

each"

+ " sign is up

In

case a bat

call

battery

clip back into the

body and

in

place.

screw

it clock-

Looking through the view shutter release button any of the red LEDs

(light emitting diodes) light up

steadily or blink continuous ly for

finder

37

halfway and

33

. , depress the

confirm

16

seconds

that

after you have taken your finger off the button. This means battery installation is proper and If

no LEDs light up or if they turn off immediately when

you take yo ur finger off the

power

IS s

ufficient

bulton, replace

the

battery (ies)

Note:

To

check

battery

powe

r,

set the

shutter

speed/

selector dial

3 to any setting except

M90

and

mode

B

Grasp the lens by its mounting ring, then line up

aperture/distance

the the mounting index the lens cou

nterclock

scale index

17 on the ca

lion

mer

the lens and

a bo

dy

and twist

wise until it clicks into place. Make sure the apertur e/d istance scale index is exa ctly orl top To remove, while pushing the lens release button turn the iens

clockwise

18

7

Pull up the film rewind knob far as

It

will go and the

back will pop open .

8

26

as

camera

Drop the film the film the

cartridge

film leader pOints towards the takeup spool the rewind knob push to

secure

Notes:

1)

2) Avoid loading

the

AI135mm

If your

own

film

there is no shade available. turn

back

shadow

cartridge

chamber

.41,

and while rotating

It

cartridge

can

film

to the sun

to shield the

in

be used

In

direct

and

back down

camera

,10.

place

sunlight

use your

into

so

Pull the leader and insert it into slots

across

in

the takeup spool

the

anyone

camera

of the

Advanc e the takeup spool slightly with your finger to engage

th takeu located properly between both guide rails that there is no film slack

e film's perfo rations with t

p spool and the sprocket 43 Confirm the film is

he

tee

th

of the

nand

Alternately wind the film advance lever a the shutter release button until the perforation s on both film edges are securely engaged with the sprocket teeth a

nd the film

is

adva nced properly

nd

depress

9

10

Snap the camera back

shu1.

Fold out the film rewind crank

it

gently

in

the direction of the arrow until you leel a

slight resistance. Then

fold the crank back

25

and rotate

in

To

dispose of the first few frames exposed during film loading continue to alternately advance the tilm and depress the shutter counter shows rotatin

g, and re

Note:

does not funcflon until the

the 1/60 and 11

showing the shutter is automatically set

indicating the film has been loaded

IS

being advanced

load the film

00

not take pictures prior to frame ., 1 .. as the

re

lease button until the

"1

' Check that the rewind knob IS

If

the knob does not rotate.

counter

125

sec

reaches

LEO

s in the viewfinder will blin

at

1/90 sec

'1"

frame

correctly

meter

Up to

"1

Lift up the ASAIISO film speed dial and rotate it either direction until the index dot speed

in dial is set at vate the su

Note: Film speed

,"

k.

use. Make sure the exposure compensation

"0

..

These actions are essential to acti·

camera's

re

of the film being used.

is

printed on the film package and cartridge.

exposure

is

meter

opposite the film

for

correct

expo-

in

11

While depre ssing the AlP setting lock th

e srlutter speed/mode sel ector until P

[fI

e Index The

su

re trlat the dial carmot be ac c identally shifted

en

tram eltrler- the P or A position

Note

: Tfl e Nikon FG

oesldes P (Progra

st-;oot

lng

[JdJ8

"

35,v37

il

bU

m)

"I

tnc:"e moUes ,s

tor

manua

ilt-In locking

ca

mera

tlas two more sh

A (Auto) a

ee

;Jage0

l

mechani

dur

nd manua

button

sms at P and A

ing shooting

l For

28,v3,1 for A (Auto) a

is

oali

(2 . turn

oppos ite

ng

modes

det

ails

Turn the aperture ring numb

er IS

IS

not set to

der

view fin setting

of

nd

of

oppo

site the aperture index,

t111

or larger, both

the lens until the largest fl

If

warning

will blink alternately, warning of

the a

LEDs

pertur

in

improp

e

the

er

,

Turn

the lever

warning mark

as

(

"J)

far

as

it

will go, uncovering the audio

).

off position. With your right hand grasping the hand· grip comfortably your right thumb between the camera body and the

lever. Then cradle the camera thumb and fingers holding the camera may be switched from format shooting

Fold out the film advance lever to the stand·

(5

) steadily and your right index finger resting

on

the shutter release button, position

in

the left hand with the

lens focusing ring The

in

this position

horizontal· to vertical·

13

While looking through the viewfinder, compose your

photo with the main subject correct exposure. Then turn the focusing ring the lens until the subject looks clear. The

in

the center to assure

FG

employs

@ of

the standard Type K focusing screen for all-purpose photography. For precise pinpoint focusing for sub-

jects with distinct contours, use the central split-

image rangefinder and turn the focusing ring until the split image becomes whole . For rapid focusing and for subjects with indistinct outlines, use the micro-

14

prism collar and turn the focusing ring until the shim-

mering image becomes sharp. When doing close-ups

or macrophotography or shooting with telephoto

lenses of maximum apertures of approx.

f/4.5 or

smaller, the split-image spot and microprism collar

are likely to darken. Therefore, use the matte outer

field and turn the focusing ring until the image becomes sharp.

6

1

3mm

dia. split-image spot

1.

2. 1 mm-wide microprism

3.

12mm dia. area

4. Fine matte/

Fresnel outer field

5. Shutter speed scale

6.

Top

warning LED

7.

Shutter speed LEDs

8. Bottom warning LED

9.

Flash ready-light

10.

Thunderbolt mark

23

4

collar

5

Notes:

1)

The

meter entire focusing tinctly biased toward the 12mm dia area.

2)

Frame coverage which means be slightly larger than the finder image

reads the light over the

sc

reen but

is

actu

al photographs will

7

8

9

10

is

dis·

centr

approx 92 %

al

15

button halfway to turn on the exposure meter. When the audio warning does not sound. depress the button

case, the proper shutter speed to by finder Information. available light exposure

filter to reduce the amount of light reaching the film or artificial light to increase the subject's brightness up. tripod to prevent audio warning

Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release

all the way to take the picture .

match

the

LED

Inside the viewfinder. If the warning sounds, check the view-

If

either the top or bottom warning LED blinks, the

is

too bright or too dim for the meter's range and

is

not possible without adjustment. Use either a neutral density

shutter speed

is

too slow and blur may result.

blurred images. When you

will stop

scene brightness It displayed

If the LED at

1/30

sec or below lights In

correct

the exposure, the

this case, use a

In

correct

16

lever to transport the film to the

this

next frame.

Stroke the film advance

After the last exposure, the film advance lever will not move Depress the film rewind button base plate to disengage the film

you can rewind the exposed film back into its

on

the

sprocket

camera

drive so

cartridge

gently increased tension . Give it a tension

.

the film leader cartridge

Fold out the film rewind crank and turn it

in

the direction of the

is

gone and the crank turns freely. indicating

is

.

arrow

until you feel an

few

more turns until the

rewound completely back into the

17

Open the camera back by pulling up the

knoll and take out the film cartridge. Avoid

rewind

unloading

available, turn your back to the s shadow

in

direct sunlight

to shield the camera

If

there

un

18

is

no shade

and use your own

The

lenses usable for the Nikon

Nikon/Nikkor lenses, including most of the

lenses, certain Reflex Nikkor and

verted lenses. Non-AI Nikkor lenses and lenses of other manufacturers which do not have the not

be

forcibly mounted

such

lenses will damage the camera's indexing mechanism. Note that the following lenses cannot

AI-converted AI-converted AI-converted Fisheye Nikkor Fisheye Nikkor lOmm f/5.6 Reflex Reflex PC

Nikkor

PC

Nikkor 35mm f/2.8 (No. 851001"-'906200)

Zoom Nikkor 180,,-,600mm

(No. 174180 or smaller)

Zoom Nikkor 200"-'600mm f/9.5

(No.

Zoom Nikkor 360"-'1200 mm

(No. 174127 or smaller)

Focusing Unit

55mm

f/1.2 (No.

28mm

f/3.5 (No. 625611,,-,999999)

35mm

f/1.4 (No. 385001 "-'400000)

6mm

Nikkor 1000mm Nikkor 2000mm f/11(No. 200310 or smaller)

28mm

f/4 (No. 180900 or smaller)

301922 or smaller)

AU-1

FG

are

all

the AI-type

PC

AI

on

the

FG.

in

addition to non-AI lenses

be

used: '

f/5.6 (all lenses)

OP

f/11

(No. 143000 or smaller)

fl8

f/11

feature must

Attempts to mount

184711

"-'970110)

(all lenses)

ED

AI

con-

Nikkor

When TC·200,

using

TC·201,

the

Teleconverter

TC·301

or

TC·14A

Exposure compensation, which when using Nikon having a maximum aperture faster than f/2 or faster than f/1.8 (when using the not necessary when using the mode.

In actual shutter speed will indicated step. Therefore, before shooting, the shutter speed LED(s) indicates a speed the manual mode, exposure compensation using the See complete details.

ASA/ISO film speed dial

the teleconverter's instruction manual for

AI-type cameras with lenses

the A mode, however, note that the

in

the viewfinder by less than one

slower than 1/250 sec.

is

TC-14A),

FG

in

its P or A

be

faster than that

be

sure that

in

the viewfinder

is

necessary.

required

is

In

19

The

Nikon

FG aperture'prlority automatic mode operation, and manual control

sec,

including M90 and B (Bulb) settings.

desired shooting mode or shutter speed, rotate the

shutter speed setting

at

A and P settings, a locking mechanism

to

prevent accidental shifts of the setting.

the

dial to or from the A or P setting, depress the lock button 2, provided dial

has the

offers programmed mode operation, of

all

shutter speeds from 1 to 1/1000

1m

click·stops opposite the index line. Note that

ode selector dial until the desired

The

follOWing

shutter speed/mode selector

settings

B,

M90, eleven speeds

To

set the

is

provided

To

rotate

20

from 1 to 1/1000 cannot be used.

P

(Programmed)

Used for completely automatic programmed mode shooting. The and aperture microcomputer, depending upon scene brightness

film speed

and the shutter speed

A

(Auto)

Used for aperture'prlority automatic mode shooting. The f/stop puter selects the matching electronically controlled shutter speeds steplessly between 1 and 1/1000 sec. depending on the scene's brightness and the speed

in

sec,

A and P Intermediate settings

optimum combination of shutter speed value

is

automatically set by the FG's

in

use.

The

is

stepless between 1 and 1/1000 sec.

is

set manually and the FG's microcom·

use.

electronically controlled

film

Manual

Used for full manual control of both f/stop and shutter

All of the eleven shutter speeds indicated

speed. the dial are electronically set, by a quartz number shown means one·step change will either halve or double the expo· sure, e.g., a shutter speed of 1/125 sec. lets as

much light

oscillator controlling shutter timing. Each

on

1/2 second, and

the scale

as

a setting of 1/250 sec., and half

With

accuracy assured

is

125

reciprocal, i.e

means 1/125 second. A

in

on

..

twice

as

2

much light

Note:

either viewfinder

M90

At 1/90 sec., and

as

1/60 sec.

When

you set the shutter speed/mode selector dial to

M90 or

B,

the exposure

LEOs don't light.

(1/90

sec.)

meter

does not work and the

this setting, the shutter operates mechanically at

is

used mainly when the battery

drained and other shutter speed modes are not

an

operable, and for flash photography with

elec-

tronic flash.

B

(Bulb)

At

this mechanical setting, the shutter curtains remain open button. B

Note:

somewhere between button main open. will be re-exposed, damaging the pictures taken. Therefore, before rewinding make sure that the selector dial is not intermediate position.

as

long

as

is

used

When

the shutter speed/mode selector dial

(f!,

is

accidentally depressed, the shutter curtains re-

If

the film

you press the shutter release

for

long

time exposures.

1 sec. and M90 and the shutter release

is

rewound

in

this situation, every frame

is

set

in

this

The

Nikon FG employs TTL (through-the-Iens) centerweighted full-aperture exposure measurement which measures the amount of light passing through the lens with the aperture fully open, thus always ing

is

a bright finder image during shooting. Exposure

measurement emphasis

in

brightness page

15),

the

although the meter reads the light over the

is

12

placed especially

mm

dia. central area (refer to

entire focusing screen. Thus, correct exposure assured when shooting with the main subject situated

'$J

in

this central area.

On

both P and A modes, the

FG

employs instan-

taneous stopped-down exposure measurement. This

measurement system sets the optimum combination

of shutter speed and aperture at the actual

second moment of picture taking, assuring accurate

exposures even

instant. A sensitive

if

the light changes at the very last

SPD

(silicon photodiode)

to measure light intensity.

assur-

on

split-

is

used

the

is

21

Top

warning LED

Shutter speed LEDs

Bottom warning LED Flash ready-light

Exposure information

on

P or A

on manual

~~~

=

Blinking

• = Steadily

lighting

LED

Red

LEDs (light emitting diodes) located opposite the shutter speed scale at the right-hand side of the finder light depressed halfway. These function cities-for

su

re

up

when the shutter release button

in

three capa-

exposure information, for improper expo-

warning, and for convenient flash shooting.

22

view-

Exposure

On

P or automatically set. speed

is

a steady

information

A,

a steady

is

intermediate between the two .

LED

indicates the shutter speed

Two

adjacent LEDs indicate set

indicates the shutter speed set manually and the blinking LED(s) signals the correct speed to match the selected aperture.

Notes:

1)

At

M90

and

B,

2) Shutter speed selection

on

manual, intermediate speeds cannot be set.

there is no LEO display.

is

stepless on P and A, however

On

manual,

Possible Possible Shutter speed

overexposure underexposure too slow

is

Flash ready-light

Improper

exposure

warning

information

On

P or

A, ble overexposure filter or change to a slower speed film_ A blinking lower necessitating an setting for lighting at 1/30 sec or below indicates shutter speed is too necessary to steady the camera or a high-speed

or electronic flash should be used.

Note: When using a tripod with a large

tripod

lens

a blinking top warning LED indicates possi-

In

this case, use a neutral density

warning

LED

signals possible underexposure,

electronic flash or a change to the B

long exposure.

On

P,

A and manual,

slow for hand-held shooting and a tripod is

head

adapter

barrel

and

to

mount

head

may

the FG:

make

otherwise

it

difficult

, use Nikon's

contact

to

operate

an

LED

film

between

the lens,

Flash

An

confirm from the viewfinder

ready-light

LED

opposite the thunderbolt mark enables you to

information

flash readiness without removing your eye

(3_3)

,

23

Correct

exposure-whether just right and neither too dark (underexposed) nor too light

(overexposed)-depends lation to your film: light and time. These factors are controlled by f/stop (aperture opening) and shutter speed.

The

FG

offers three different ways (modes) to

photos-P

expose Depending personal requirements, choose three.

On

handled

by pictures matic exposure, f/stop trol, allowing you to create special depth-of-field effects, and the speed. (For On are controlled achieve graphic

is

focus and shoot.

manual, both f/stop and shutter speed selection

special effects and to grow

skills.

(Program), A (Auto) and manual.

on

photographic conditions and your own

P,

exposure measurements are totally

the camera,

FG

matches with the correct shutter

details

on

by

you, giving you the chance to

your photo comes out

on

two factors

anyone

so

all

you do to take perfect

On

A,

selection

depth of field, refer to page 32.)

still enabling auto-

is

under your con-

in

of these

your photo-

24

P-programmed

A new feature with the Nikon greatly simplifies centrate further, gives you greater opportunities to shoot,

re-

especially shots, because no exposure On speed and step microcomputer at the instant of exposure, according to a exposure

completely

in

quickly changing situations or for candid

P,

the optimum combination of step less shutter

scientifically pre-arranged program. Perfect

less f/stop

is

thus assured for every shot.

exposure

FG,

operation, but also lets you con-

on

the P mode not only

picture composition and

calculation

is

determined by the FG's

mode

is

necessary.

P mode operation

(1) While depressing the

AlP

settin g lock button, turn

the selector dial to P

(2)

Set the f1stop of the lens to its minimum apertu opening

(ie,

(3)

Turn

(4)

While looking through the viewfinder, depress the shutter release button halfway to turn

the largest f1number)

on

the audio warning system

on

the exposure meter If

the audio warning does not sound, exposure

correct

-ju

In

the viewfinder signals what shutter speed

Two

st focus and shoot One lighted LED

lighted LEDs Indicate the set shutter speed

intermediate between the two lighted LEDs

If

the audio warning does sound, improper expo-

sure may result and you must check t

re

finder indications (exp lained

on

he

LED view-

th

e following

page) for necessary adjustments

is

set

is

25

Too

much light

• Either A blinking either a nGutral

upper

Too

or

lower

upper

little light

warning

LED

density

means filter

or

speed film A blinking lower LED

light,

use an

long

exposure

electronic

at B setting

flash or

• The LED lights up at 1/30 sec or

Shutter speed

picture

and the

camera,

electronic

blur

flash

is

too

slow

may

change

for

result Use a tripod to

to high speed film, or use an

26

Shutter speed

is

too slow

i

,'loo

,00

125

bO

30

IS

8

LED blinks.

too

much

means

from P to

to a

light;

slower

too

steady

change

switch

below

hand-held shooting

try

little

a

f/stop

is

not set at

or a larger flnumber.

'

000

:Joo

150

11\

00

1

30

15

fl11

During blank exposure both 1/60 and 1/125 sec. LEOs light

Notes:

1)

If the flstop

warning LEOs blink alternately. Reset the flstop to its mum

a Nikon Teleconverter TC200, TC300,

AI-converted lens, be sure to mum warnmg

2)

If

you do

check

firm

correct

3) During blank exposures before the frame "1,"

shutter pictures opera

is

not

set

at

fill

or

a larger flnumber, both

aperture setting (the largest flnumber), When using

opening since the warning LEOs will

not

wish to turn on the audio warning system,

the LEOs

if

any adjustments are necessary

both the 1/60

te

exposure.

is

automatically

before

until"

1 "

in

the viewfinder before shooting to con-

and

1/125

sec

set

"1"

as the exposure

or

set

at

TC

the aperture to its mini-

in

order

counter

. LEOs will light up as the

1/90 sec

meter

14,

PK

not

to assure

00

does

up.

mini-

ring

blink

reaches

not take

not

or

in

Programmed exposure measurement graph

The

graph represents the optimum combinations of f/stop and shutter speed, for the brightness of any scene, which were determined through intensive statistical and empirical studies and fed into the FG's computer brain for its pre-arranged exposure program.

Thus, when actual exposure measurement takes place at the time of shooting, the ideal combination for actual conditions

is

selected and perfect exposure results for every shot. (Graph-green lens.

For lenses with other apertures, the graph

line represents the curve for the f/1.4

read from that particular aperture opening until inter-

in

section with the diagonal line and then downward

Notes:

1)

On

than those indicated sure shutter speed information recommended:

2)

On

as they do not have an aperture coupling device. Use

line, e.g., the black line for the f/4 lens.)

P.

the following lenses will cause slower shutter speeds

is

assured. Therefore,

50mm

fll.2

58mm

til.

EO

50rv300mm tl4.5 Zoom Nikkor(No. 179500

Every AI-converted Every AI-converted 105mm fl4 Micro Nikkor Every AI-converted

p,

the following lenses and accessories cannot be used

in

the viewfinder while

in

cases where more

is

desired, A

Nikkor(No. 250525 or smaller)

2 Noct-Nikkor(No 175000

85mm

tll.8

Nikkor

85rv250mm fl4 Zoom Nikkor

the same

correct

or

manual mode

or

smaller)

expoexact

or

smaller)

or

these lenses on A

All Reflex Nikkors All

PC

Nikkors (when perspective Bellows attachment Extension Ring

3)

On

P.

when using teleconverters maximum apertures available are limited to very slow ones Therefore, A manual mode

4)

On

P.

when using AI-converted lenses ture larger than tl2.8, the metering range for the higher EV values

is

will be reduced down to a maximum

pending on the aperture.

4~·~~~*-~-*~~~

5.6

rc----*,---+-

8

11

manual modes.

is

shifted, use manual mode)

Set K

of

is

recommended.

-of~+--+---f--~

or

f14.5

or

smaller, shutter speeds

--:+-------71~""

AI-converted lenses

22 32

of

maximum aper-

of

two

EVs

of

or

de-

27

A-automatic

With the computer matches speed. The A mode special effects camera posure (aperture-priority selection) Deeper depth of field (or greater focus zone ground around subject) is achieved

the f/numbers). Shallower depth of field (soft

both

from larger aperture openings (smaller flnumbers)

and emphasizes the main

28

FG

on

lens to its sma ller aperture openings (larger

in

front and behind your main subject) results

exposure

set

on

A,

you sel ect the flstop and the

it

with the correct stepless shutter

is

especially useful for creating

in

depth of field while still using the

automatic mode to assure perfect

mode

in

foreground and back-

as

you stop down

subject.

ly

blurred

ex-

A mode

(1) Depress the

operation-aperture-priority

dial until the

AlP

selection

setting lock button and rotate the

"A"

click-stops opposite the index line

...

(

2)

Set the desired f/stop on the lens.

(

3)

Turn

on

(4) While looking through the viewfinder, depress the

the audio warning system.

shutter release button halfway to turn

sure meter. the scene brightness range-focus matically set either one LED or two sounds, the conditions described on the next page.

If

the audio warning does not sound,

is and shoot. The shutter speed auto· is

LEOs

in

within the FG's metering

indicated

the viewfinder will indicate one of

in

LEOs.

on

the viewfinder by

If

the audio warning

the expo·

29

Overexposure

OD

D

500

[

250

125

60

Underexposure Picture

blur

:j

• The

lop

• The bottom warni

warn ing LED blinks to wa

ng LED blinks to warn of under-

rn

of overexposure

exposure

• The LEO lighls up al 1/30 sec . or below

10

warn of

picture blur

In

these cases. to adjust exposure, rotate the lens

ap

erture ri

ng

below until the blink

to a larger or smaller value as Indicated

ing LED disappears and

an

LED(s)

lights up steadily opposite 1/60 sec or faster

•

Overexposure-Rotate this the LED sti

to a larger fin umber If

ll

blin

ks,

use a neutral density filter

or change to a slower speed film

•

Underexposure-Rotate

after th is the LED sti

to a smaller

ll

blinks use

an

electronic

flnumber

or switch from A to B (Bulb) setting for long ex po sures

If the LED at

1/

30 sec or below

li

ghts up

30

after

flash

after adjus tripod , higher speed film or el

• Pictu shutter speed does not

tment

, picture blur may res

re

blur-Rotate to a smaller flnumber. If the

ect

ronic flash

in

crease above 1/30 sec use a tripod to steady the camera. change to a higher speed film or use an electronic flash

Note:

If

the audio warning system is not fumed on

L

EOs

in the viewfinder for im

before shooting

proper

exposure condition s

If

ult-u

se a

check

..

the

Set the desired speed

by

turning the lens

aperture ring.

A mode

operation-shutter

speed priority

selection

For shooting moving subjects, the

you

to

select the shutter speed on A mode to either

FG

freeze the action and produce sharp fa

ster shutter speed, or to cause

by

choosing a slower shutter speed.

FG

as

a shutter-speed priority automatic camera,

an

also enables

outlines with a intentional blur To

operate the

depress the shutter match the

turning the is

as

lighted LED with the speed you desire by

lens aperture ring

indicated by LEDs and the audio warning system

in

aperture-priority selection .

release button halfway and

(2

0,).

Improper exposure

31

Depth of field

Depth of field refers to the clear focus zones of and behind the main subject when you focus the lens. With the FG's aperture-priority automatic expo-

sure, you have

ing

the flstop. The following are important pOints to

remember.

(1)

By

stopping down the aperture to smaller openings

(larger f/numbers), depth of

and not background contrary, by opening up the aperture to larger openings (smaller flnumbers), depth of comes shallower and both fore- and background will size the main subject.

full control over depth of field by vary-

only your main subject but foreground and

will also

be

out of focus, thus enabling

field becomes deeper

be

in

clear focus.

you

in

front

On

field be-

to empha-

32

(2) The farther the subject from the camera, the

deeper the depth of the shallower the depth

(3) Usually, background clarity

the foreground; thus, situations, you can expect your foreground images to

be

(4) The shorter the (5) With Nikkor or Nikon

the

less clear than those behind the subject. the depth of field. is

indicated by pairs of colored lines which correspond to the colors of Therefore, depth-of-field range can the corresponding distance scale.

field; the closer to the camera,

of

field.

is

sharper than that of

in

shallow depth-of-field

focal length of the lens, the deeper

Series E lenses, depth of field

on

the lens

thef/number.

be

obtained by

Lens set at f/1.4 Lens set at t/16

Only main subject is

in

focus

Most

ob

jects near

to

far are

in

focus

33

EV Range

The

FG'

s meter may be used only within the meter's

exposure

value (EV) range which determines the possible combinations of aperture and shutter speed, depending on the film speed

in

use . The chart shows the relationships between the f/stop, shutter speed and film speed. indicating the functioning shutter

----

-ASr",I-O

-ASA..

-flS.\/ISCI

J-.------

1~

---

ISO

"h,--

1\81\ ISO 1

-----I\SA/ISO 2

-----

-----------

- -

r.O-

--

00---

-ASi\lISO

-ASA

------

- - ASA / I

--

----

34

speeds

(for metering purposes) with any film speed/

aperture combination. Careful attention to this chart

will assure precise exposure, automatically, over the

complete exposure control and meter range bilities of your Nikon

----

00---

--

4()O--

ISO

----

flOO--

-

ASA/ISO

.

-----

---

SO

1600

--

---

3':

/OO-

FG

------

---

----

--

------

-

--

---

-

- - - - -

~

-+--

--1

--j--+--

1---+---+---.

--I-

--4-

capa-

.,

-+--

_ I

1

-+__~

Manual

Manual operation allows you to shoot at your choice of sp

s

et varying these combinations, you can achieve not only correct exposure but also such special under- or overexposure, blurred action, etc. Manual is also valuable to develop your photographic instincts and electronic flash other than the Nikon dedicated flash unit is used

exposure

any combination of the

eeds

on

the

shutter speed between numbered settings .) By

skills, and

camera's

is

mode

flstops

dials. (Note that you

additionally

and eleven shutter

recommended

cannot

effects

when an

as

How to select f/stop and shutter speeds

Exposure

sh

numbe increase by one value, the

the film

example, the

one-half that at

fl16

either faster shutter speeds or smaller openings (larger f I which will give the same scenes require the reverse For example, 1/250 sec. at

1/125 sec . at

Shutter speed/aperture combination to give the same exposure.

is

utt

f/8

determined

er

speed and f/stop (aperture opening) As the

rs

on either the

is

reduced by approximately one half. For

amount

is

one-half that at fl11 . Brighter scenes require

is the

1/60 sec., and the amount of light at

same

f111

1/

by the combination of the

flstop

or shutter speed dials

amount

of light entering

of light at 1/125 sec is about

number

s)

or a combination of both

amount

of exposure; darker

as either

.

1000

4

11500

1/500 1/250

5.6

8

sec at

1/125

11

aperture

f15

.6 or

1

/60

16

35

Manual mode operation

(1)

Set the f/stop you desire or turn the shutter speed/

selector dial to any of eleven numbered

mode

ng

s you desire, (Note that you cannot set the

setti dial between indicated settings.)

(2)

While looking through the viewfinder, depress the

release button halfway and check the

shutter lighted LEDs

• The blinking LED(s) indicat

es

the shutter speed selected by the FG's microcomputer to the f /stop you have

set

• The lighted LED indicates the shutter speed ha

ve set

you

If

one LED is blinking,

(3)

to

get the

correct

exposure rotate the aperture ring and/or the shu tter speed dial so that both the blinking LED and the steadily

LED

lighted up

steadily If two LEDs are blinking, rotate the

apertu

ED

L as clo

are aligned and only one LED lights

re

ring and/or shutter speed dial until one

lights up steadily or the blinking LEDs

se

as

possible to it: then make further fine adjustments by rotating the aperture ring so that only one LED lights up steadily

(4)

If

you wish to create intentional under- or over-

exposure, set either the aperture ring or shutter

dial so that your selected shutter speed

speed displayed

that s

in

the viewfinder either above or below

rlected by

the FG,

36

match

come

Notes:

1)

2)

is

Shutter speed

selected by FG's microcomputer

Shutter speed

you have set

At the mechani

not function and no The

audio warning system does not function on manual

cal

settings

of

LEOs are displayed,

M90

Both speeds aligned and only one LED

lights steadily; correct exposure assured

and 8, the meter does

I I .

~

\

, f .

'" \

Fast shutter speed

(freeze action)

Slow shutter speed

(intentional

blur)

37

I

Depressing the shutter release button halfway switches ev caus

Pu shutter To If sufficient remove your finger from the button, power

and you must change batteries

on

en after taking your finger off the button, and

shing the button

check battery power, depress the button halfway .

the viewfinder LED(s) lights steadily, power

the exposure meter for approx

es

the viewfinder LED(s) to light up steadily

If

all

the way down releases the

the LED(s) disappears the instant you

If

you continue to use

16

is

sec,

weak

38

the camera pletely depressed , the shutter curtains will not open and the mirror mirror to its The shutter to accept a standard

is

in

this situation, the batteries will be com-

exhausted when the shutter release button

will be locked

place, switch to the 8 setting. release button

in

the up position

is

cable release.

threaded at the center

To

is

return the

The film advance lever is coaxial with the shutter

reo lease button and is specially contoured to fit the thumb, A hinged lever, body_ It has a

throw

complete stroke or a series of shorter ones

it

fits snugly to the

of 144°, and

is

operated

camera

in

one

After completion of film winding, the lever quick· returns to the

stand·off position when your finger

is

taken off

the lever.

Notes:

1)

At

the

end

of don't film

rewind

2)

Be sure to release your finger from the button accidentall

the roll the lever will

force the lever, Just reJease your finger, depress the

button

!§

~and

rewind

while

advancmg

y at the instant the film is

the film to

not

the film

prevent

advanced

wind

shutter taking a

In this case,

release

pictur

,

To

keep

track

of the

frame

counter

is graduated from S (Start =

frames below 0) to 36.

number

"2," every

white indices

two

frames are numbered

in

between , When making blank shots

of exposed frames, the

After"

1 ," and starting from

in

with the shutter speed/mode selector set at other than M90 and blink until the frame that the shutter will both the normally Don't take reaches " 1 ," The to

"S"

e

when the

B,

the 1/60 and 1/125 sec LEDs will

counter

is

firing at 1 /90 sec Only after " 1 ,"

meter

and viewfinder information work

pictures

frame

camera

reaches"

until the frame

counter

automatically resets

back

is

opened

two

white with

1 ," showing

counter

39

To

prevent incorrect exposure or blurred photos resulting from extreme shooting conditions, the Nikon FG

is equipped with an audio warni

on

P or A modes,

able warning indications. th

e lever as far as it will go, unco vering the audio

wa

rning mark ( "l) ). and de press the shutter release

in

additi on to the visual LED

To

switch the device on, turn

ng

device, oper-

button halfway While the button is depressed, the

warning will sound indicating that sce

audio ness is out of the metering range of 1

re

sults

In

whic h shutter speed is too

over- or underexposure, or that

slow for hand-held shooting

ne

rv

1/1000 sec

bright-

40

Check the viewfinder for LED indications and adjust exposure as

pages 26rv27 or 30rv31

. If you don't

on

want to hear the warning sound, simply turn the lever

OFF position (to cover the

to the

"')

mark) , but be sure to check the viewfinder LED before shooting to confirm

if

Note: The audio

th

e lever set at ON when

ar

e alternately blinking to warn

P

on

warn

ing device does

scene brightness

is

within metering range

top a

of

Improper a

not func

nd

bott

both

tion even with

om warning LEOs

perture

setting

The

scale on the ASA/

for

speeds from ASA/ISO tween each number stand for intermediate settings, such as 64, indicated intermediate settings, up the dial and rotate it until the desired number dot

he

t ASAI to

a given amount of light. The higher the number, the

80, etc_ The 64, 100 and 400 settings are

in

red_ The table gives the speeds for all

representing the film speed) click-stops opposite

index dot

5.1;

ISO

is

a numerical rating of the film's sensitivity

ISO

dial has numbered settings

12

to 3200.

To

set the film speed

Two

dots be-

in

use, lift

(or

_

greater the sensitivity, and vice

ISO

is

indicated on the cartridge itself, on the film carton and on the data sheet packed inside. This

dial can also be used to compensate exposure,

in

the following example: with ASA/ISO 100 film,

as set the dial to 50 to overexpose + 1 step ; to 25 for

+ 2 steps; to 200 for

After compensated shootings, be sure to return the dial to the film's original speed

-1

versa _ The film's ASAI

step; to 400 for

-2

steps.

41

For unusual lighting situations, such as shown diagram, the exposure compensation

in

the

dial allows adjustments to prevent over- or underexposure. Also, the dial can

be

used to intentionally obtain special effects like over- or underexposure, even under normal lighting conditions . Conveniently operable on P and

A.

the dial ranges from + 2EV to

increments

half To

operate, press the lock button 02) and turn the dial

It

click-stops opposite the desired compensation

until value

On

P, each increment causes a corresponding

in

both shutter speed and f/stop (except for

shift when the graph only shutter speed

line becomes horizontal, and then

is

shifted):

-2EV

on

A, shutter speed

in

one·

42

Suggested Applications for Exposure Compensation

+ 2

white

background, snow

scene

+ 1 white background occupying

half

of

viewing area

-1

spotlighted subject, black background occupying half of

viewing area

-2

black background

only

is

shifted, corresponding to the compensated amount. New shutter speed setting viewfinder. After taking the picture, return the

0,

or incorrect exposures will result

ing.

In

addition to the dial, exposures can sated with the exposure compensation button changing the

ASA/ISO setting, and by changing

shutter speed or aperture setting

Note:

At

direction ; - direction

compensation in the - direction ;

ASAIISO

tion is

- direction:

ASAIISO 25: Only 1 step compensation

12

normal. At

is

normal.

At

: Cannot compensate

ASAIISO 3200 : Cannot compensate in the

+ direction is

normal

.

is

visible

in

the

dial to

in

ordinary shoot-

be

compen-

@,

in

the manual mode.

ASAIISO 1600 : Only 1 step

+ direction is normal.

in

the + direction; - direc -

in

the +

by

At

{on

''!,

Conveniently operable pensation of sure subjects, or ground are depressed as you press the shutter On

P, both f/stop and shutter speed are shifted toward

slower speed and smaller f/number by an equivalent

a

of

two A, shutter speed sec speed

+ 2EV to quickly and easily adjust expo-

when shooting snow scenes, sidelit or backlit

in

cases where the main subject and back-

strongly contrasted. Keep the button

EVs,

according to the programmed graph.

to 1/60 sec

is

displayed

on

is

shifted

On

both P and

in

the viewfinder .

P and

A,

this gives a com-

release button.

two

stops, e.g., from 1/250

A,

the new shutter

On

After

compensated

43

This provides Independent can be set either before or after the film

It

can be operated at all modes except the B setting . Slide the lever away from the lens as far as cover the viewfinder eyepiece to prevent stray

an

approx. 10-sec. exposure delay.

of the shutter mechanism, the self-timer

is

advanced.

it

will go,

light from entering through the viewfinder, then depress the shutter to its original position. The self-timer

release button After use, return the lever

is

cancellable any time before shooting by returning the lever to its original position.

44

The film plane indicator ( deck just behind the audio warning

the exact position of the and

is

used to measure the exact distance between

the subject and

film plane, such as

--e-

)

is

engraved

on

lever. It indicates

film plane inside the

in

macrophotog-

the top

camera

raphy. The distance between the film plane and lens

mounting flange

is

exactly 46.5 mm.

.

~

(2)

Dismountin~

Thi

s not only allows steady shooting but also a secure

co

mfortable fit

~

otor

drive, the grip should be dismounted.

(1)

insert

co

unterclockwise until

dow

n until

11)

align the grip

in

the

hand grip , (2) slip the grip up until it stops, then

scr

ew clockwise until it becomes tight.

in

your hand . When shooting with

a COin into the slot , turn the

it

separates from the body.

it

attachment

loosens, (2) then slide it

screw

To

with the inner hole

do this,

screw

reattach,

Reattaching

45

As

a reminder of film type. ASA/ number end of the

01

exposures on the roll

film

carto

n and insert into the memo holder

46

ISO

speed , and the

in

use, clip off the

The red dot located just beside the focusing index on

most lenses shooting with black-and-white infrared necessary to refocus the

fact that infrared rays focus at a point

vi

sible light.

of through the viewfinder, then

th

note of ing ring so that the desired distance

the red

dot.

is

the infrared focusing index. When

lens to compensate for the

To

use the index, focus on your subject

e focused distance. Finally, reset the focu

look at the lens and take

film,

slightly

in

is

aligned with

it

front

s-

is

Electronic flashes are convenient not only for night or

low-light shooting but also as a supplemental light

;0

fill

in

shadows

in

the daytime. When shooting with electronic flashes such as the Nikon Speedlights S8-18,

SB-16B and SB-15, the FG's shutter speed

automatically switched to 1/90sec. on

l1anual

modes when the manual shutter speed

1/125sec.

or above.

If

the manual shutter speed

P,

A and on

1/60sec. or below, the shutter will operate at the set

speed

. The Nlkon

S8-18

, SB-16B and SB-15 which have

FG

directly accepts the Nlkon

an

ISO-type hot-shoe mount, and the SB-12, SB-16A and SB-17 via In

e Flash Unit Coupler AS-6.

guide

number of the flash unit and set the aperture to

Be

sure to check the

match the shooting distance. The sync contact of the FG

is

an speed u

sed

X-contact only and synchronizes at the

of 1/90sec. or slower. Flash bulbs can also be

at the following shutter speed sync ranges:

Sn

..

d

I<J

SDf~~d

I

~1

10001,

")ObV25QT1!125"90

li60 1

S<O',

/30

1

l~

1

/8

14

1:2 1

is is

is

47

11)00

~~o

,00

t

Located hot shoe

light an mounted with page tlon mode, identification light

LED) and auto SWitching to the proper sync speed of

1/90sec with some Ni

Note: Use

same

shutler speed precIsion or even Oreakage

48

at

the top of the pentaprism viewfinder, the

allows direct mounting of the Nlkon Speed-

SB-18,

SB-16B,

SB-15

ISO-type mounting

of the flasn unit, flash output stop

an

Fo

indication

ISO·type mounting foot may cause abnormalities

adapter-see

ur electrical contacts provide synchroniza·

in

of

other

manufacturers

or any electronic flash with

foot

Other flash units may be

the table

of

the TTL flash, and both ready-

the camera's viewfinder (via

kon

dedicated flashes.

flash Units, even with the

on

Sig

nal

of

the

Ie

the next

on

cl(cuit

TTL

.

"

When the Nikon units such finder ready-light

lights up when the flash This way, you're easily Informed of flash readiness without having to take your eye off the viewfinder.

Depending same

an

In

LED

incorrect setting of the

FG

of the

flash unit's instruction

Note: When the

not light up

will

FG

IS

as

the

on

blinks to warn of insufficient flash output,

, For more detailed Information, refer to the

excepl

used together with Nikon flash

SB-18,

SB-16B,

LED

opposite the thunderbolt mark

is

which Nikon flash unit

flash unit or incorrect setting

manual.

camera's

at the

meter

M90

SB-15,

fully charged or recycled.

switch

IS

or

B 5etlll1g

is

ofl, the ready·light

etc ., a view-

attached, the

Speedlight

SB-19 direct SB-18 SB-17 Via AS-6 coupler SB-16A SB-16B direct SB-15 SB-11/14 SB-12 SB-tO direct SB-7E Via AS-2 coupler not provided no SB-E

Connection

I

direct provided

Via

AS-6 coupler

direct provided Via

SC-13

sensor cord

Via

AS-6 coupler provided yes manual

direct provided yes auto

Camera's ready·

light indication

I

provided yes

provided yes auto, manual, MD provided yes auto, manual, MD provided yes TTL, auto, manual, MD

provided yes auto, manual

Shutter speed automatically

switched to

I

yes TTL, manual

yes

1/90 sec. modes

Usable flash

I

auto

TTL, auto, manual, MD

auto, manual

49

For nature lovers, scientists, even general use, closeup

photography provides the means to see the world

in

all

its smallest details.

The

following are available for close-up work at a shorter distance than that of Hie

index engraved

(1) Close-up

No.4T,

lenses-

No.

on

5Tand

the lens: No.

0,

No.

No.1,

6T

lenses; direct mounting;

No.2,

No.

3T,

normal exposure method.

(2) Auto

rings-PK-11, tween lens and camera body; usable only bination with

(3)

Bellows Focusing Attachment aperture

control lever of the PB-6 for stop-down measurement button after turning the PB-6's aperture lever;

on

manual, turn the aperture control of the PB-6 and turn either the flstop or shutter only

the steady correct exposure for (Program) mode cation

is

successively changeable by the expansion and contraction of the Any combination of Nos.

PK-12

and

PK-13;

mount

AI

lenses; normal exposure method.

PB-6-Use

as

follows:

on

A,

release the shutter

dial until

LED

begins to light, indicating

manual mode. Note that P

is

unusable. Shooting magnifi-

bellows.

1,

2,

and 3

is

possible.

be-

in

com-

the

control

50

(4) Micro-Nikkor 55mm fl2.8, 105mm

200mm fl4

(IF)-When

using AI-type Micro-Nikkor

f/2.8

lenses at a shooting magnification range from 1/2 to 1/1, use the Auto TC-201

(in the case of the TC-201, usable from

infinity

to use the of the

1/1

PN-11

200mm f/4 (IF), the Teleconverter TC-301

Ring

PK-13

or Teleconverter

magnification) with the 55mm f/2.8;

with the 105mm f/2.8.

In

the case

recommended for photos with a wide magnification range from infinity to

rings and

teleconverters have automatic aperture

1/1. Because both the auto

coupling devices, they enable automatic exposure control when combined with Micro-Nikkor lenses.

For close-up photography with these accessories,

is

recommended to shoot at A or manual modes since depth of your aperture down greatest area of tial to focus distance between the subject and the the

field

is

generally shallow and you must stop

as

clear focus.

on

the matte field.

film plane indicator.

much

as

possible to get the

In

focusing, it

To

measure the exact

film plane, use

is

essen-

and

is

it

......

53

Designed 10 complement the versatility of the

Nlkon has three electronic flash units which mount directly to the camera's accessory shoe and feature automat ic TTL exposure Al setting of 1/125sec or faster. the switched to soeed for

(through,the,lens) control of the flash

so, With

the camera on

1/90sec -the correct

flash photography. Nothing could be easier.

P,

A or a manual

FG

IS

automatically

synchronization

FG.

5peedlight

Lightweight and easy to operate Choice of TTL or

manual control. GUide number of 20 (ASA/ISO 100

and meter

58·18

s)

or 33 (ASAIISO

25

and feet).

5peedlight

Features special tilt i

flash or shooting close,up

ISO

100

5peedlight

Most versatile direct'mounting flash from Nlkon. Truly

creative bounce flash possible

ma

in head has zoom settings for 28, 35. lenses and tilts back 900 and rotates 270 secondary head faces straight ahead to provide a catchllght allows shooting of 8 consecutive frames at 4 frames per second 100

and meters) or

52

58·15

ng

flash tube module for bounce

s. GUid

and meters)

or

41

e number of

(ASA/ISO 25 and feet) .

58·168

With

two flash heads

50,

In the

eyes Speci

Powerful guide number of 32 (ASA/ISO

52

(ASAIISO

al

MD (m otor drive) setting

25

and feet).

and

0

25

(ASAI

85mm

smaller

.

fvlade

for the Nlkon

enables

shooting up to

h

ig

h speed setting,

uSing

the

FG

S shutter release button as the

FG,

the MD-14 Motor Drive

32fps

(frames

per second) on

or 2 fps on low speed setting,

motor drive trigger and for auto Winding One-frame-at-a-tlme ;:Jlcture

taking

IS

a moving subject Without ever taking your eye

also possib

:he

subject and the

With Ing

ratio as that for the Nlkon

the

compact shooting, as

above

To

attach, remove the

engage the tripod socket V of the

attachment

the Nlkon

screw. The MD-14

EM

camera, providing the same shoot-

lightweight MD-E Motor Drive for

Attachment

le,

enabling you to

follOW

from

FGs

hand grip camera

FG

The

IS

FG

also operable

also

With

accepts

15

fps

and operation are the same

C~

53

To

keep track of when photos were taken. the accepts the slim. lightweight Data Back slips

on

In With are hour/minute,

played

If

you choose. numerals timer with

place of the FG's regular camera back

no sync cord needed Three Imprinting modes

possible year/month/day (up to year 2100), day/

or

on

picture counting (up to 2000); dis-

the data back

on

For double-duty

alarm function

in

the photo

IS

clear LCDs and printed,

in

unobtrusive red

as

a handy clock, a quartz

Incorporated.

MF-15

54

FG

which

46

LED

Filters

Nlkon offers a wide selection of Iliters of various sizes arid types to meet the needs of color and black and white photography These Nlkkor lenses "ront of

Lens

These are recommended to prevent Side or slanted

light

from entering the lens and causing ghost Images and flare Four types are available to match various Nlkon/Nlkkor lenses snap-on screw-In telescopIc

r already I

They are also useful for protecting the

Hie

lens

hoods

ncorporated

filters work best

Into the lens), and slip-on

With

Nlkonl

aGe>

Nikon Filters

I"

Su ...

T"~:~

:

.n

1

'9

.2

I

r

••

1. 1. 1 I I

:.1

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.

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":':1:

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55

Eyepiece

To

co rrect both near- and far-sightedness, nine lenses

a

re

available from values are derived from the dioptry of both the finder and the correction

correction

-5

to + 3 diopter values . These

lens.

lenses

Rubber

By helping to block stray light from entering the eyepiece, this Improves the apparent brightness and contrast of the viewfinder image and Ing correction

Eyepiece

Used when attaching the Magnifier DG-2. Be sure to 11f

t the adapter before opening the

eyecup

Attach directly to the viewfinder or eyepiece

lens

frame

adapter

facilitates focus-

camera

back.

56

Semi-soft

Two

types are available the CF-17 for use with stan-

da

rd lenses and the CF-18 for use with the Nikon Series

E

36'"

Flap

for use with the Zoom-Nlkkor lens and the CF-19D Camera Case Base Portion for use when the Data Back MF-15 IS attached are atso availab

le

72

cases

mm

f

13

_5 or smaller lenses The CF-18A Front-

35"'70mm

f/3.5

Custom

Three types are available. CB3

,oelge

shoulder

bags

CB-1

blue. CB-2, green.

Neckstrap

Available AN-4B, AN-6Y and AN-6W, webbed nylon

Shutter

For

Release

re

in

several colors AN

Release

use with the Cable Release

AR-4

lease button

Screw

Adapter

into the

1,

leather;

AR-8

AR2

or Double Cable

center

of the

AN4Y

shutter

57

• Don I force your t

rey

are des

Of

oressure

lgr

r"Y'jlJrn

cam

era s control

led

to

work with a mini·

• Clean all lens and prism surfaces

s-

periodical or lens tissue mOistened with an approv

ly wi

ed

photo lens

th

a blower·type brush

clea ning liQuid

•

Avoid touchi su

rfaces. especia lly the shutter cur·

talns

ng

31

and film pressu

the

came

re plate 42

rd's Interior

• If the camera oody

or

mist, wipe mOistu

clot~

soft

uSing

the came

take care that you wipe

mOistened wit h pure wator possible traces of sdlt

IS

dnd dry the camera After

ra

58

exposed

re

gently with a

near salt

It

with a cloth

to

to rain

wator,

remove

Store you r

• cessorles the accessories are not to be used for an

extended

camera.

In

a cool, dry place. Remove

batteries when t

period

lenses and

he

camera or

ac·

• Dispose of used batteries properlynever throw fhem Into flro For battery perform ance by brand. facturer's literatur e

-l

refer to manu·

Caution: Keep batteries

and small children. dentally swallowed, call a as the material inside the batteries can serious problems.

New batteries: Between

first use, all batteries exhibit fore,

care newest (and freshest) ones you do this, date battery. Ask your in

interpreting the codes.

should be taken

of

some

manufacture

camera

away

In

case a battery

doctor

manufacturing

some

to

purchase

on the

dealer

possible.

bottom

for

manufacturers

from

infants

is

acci-

immediately

cause

drain. There-

and

the

To

help

stamp

the

of

each

assistance

Temperature: Battery life ratings are based on

operation at around

peratures, battery life is shortened. Spare batteries should therefore be kept available if operation

in

low temperatures is anticipated.

Continuous use: Batteries

more

quickly

mittent

use.

25°C

(77°

F). At other tem-

are

by continuous use than

drained

by

much

inter-

Storage: When not

be removed to prevent To

minimize drain during the period of disuse,

store the batteries

in

use, the batteries should

in

damage

a cool,

from leakage.

dry

place.

Battery brand: Do not use mixed brands of

batteries, nor batteries with different model numbers. Also, avoid mixing new and old batteries since obtained and may occur.

proper

battery

performance

leakage into your

will not be

FG

Polarity: When installing batteries, observe the

voltage polarities carefully. Reversal of positive

(+)

and negative leakage. If leakage should occur, clean carefully

or

take your

(-)

terminals will result

FG

to your dealer.

in

59

Type

of camera Picture format

Lens mount

Lenses

Electronically controlled single-lens reflex camera 24mmx

36mm

(standard

Nikon bayonet mount

Nikkor 50/1.2.

Nikon standard: more than and Nikon available

35mm

film format)

50/14,

Series E 50/1.8 as

Series E lenses

50/1.8.

60 Nikkor

35mm

Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-

travel metal focal-plane

shutter

Shutter speeds Stepless speeds from 1 to

1/1000 sec. on P (Program) and A (Auto) modes: quartz-controlled from 1 to

1/1000 sec. on manual; mechanically controlled, 1/90 sec. at

M90 setting and long exposure at B setting

11

speeds

P (Program) mode Light intensity feed-back type:

exposure control shutter speed and aperture set

A (Auto) mode Aperture priority type: aperture

automatically and steplessly

exposure control set manually while shutter speed

automatically and steplessly

set

60

Manual mode

exposure

control

Viewfinder

information

Exposure meter

Metering range

Film speed range

Audio warning

alarm

Exposure

compensation dial

Both aperture and shutter speed

manually. Shutter speed

set

controlled by quartz

timing Shutter speed scale with LED display, exposure warning signal, ready-light when used

electronic flash

with

TTL center-weighted full-aperture

measurement: meter incorporates one

(SPD)

EV

1 sec. to f/16 at ASA/ISO 100 and with f/1.4 lens) ASA/ISO "Beep-beep" activated when shutter button

shutter speed sec. and below, or above approx. turned off via audio warning

lever

+

increments

silicon photodiode

1 to

EV

18

12rv3200

warning sound

is

pressed halfway if

1/1000 sec.: can be

2EVrv-2EV

(ie.,

fl1.4 at

1/1000 sec. at

50mm

release

is

approx 1/30

in

1/2

Exposure Approx. + 2EV when exposure Hot-shoe

compensation compensation button

is

kept contacts

button depressed as shutter release

is

Viewfinder

Focusing screen

Finder

button Fixed eye level pentaprism type Flash with

meter; approx. 92 % frame dedicated coverage Fixed-type Nikon standard Type K screen; comprised of central selector split-image rangefinder spot, manually 1 /125rv1 /1000sec.; microprism Fresnel outer field;

reference of center-weighted metering O.84X

magnification infinity)

Film advance

Via film winding lever of 144 winding either one continuous stroke or series of shorter strokes possible

depressed

built-in TTL exposure synchronization electronic flash; with the Nikon

collar and

circle denotes area

(50mm

angle; hinged type;

12

lens set

matte/

mm-dia.

at

Ready-light

0

Motor drive Electrical

coupling ical coupler built

Camera back

Frame counter Additive type; automatically

Film rewind

resets to back Manual; film rewind crank rotates after rewind button depressed

is

opened

"s"

when

camera

is

Standard ISO-type

Nikon Speedlight SB-18, SB-16B, SB-15 or other ISO-type Nikon flash unit directly Speeds up to

is

automatically set to

when shutter

while set to

manually, the shutter speed will operate as set; the flash

ready-light lights up when flash

is

Incorporated

with the Motor Drive MD-14

or MD-E

Swings open when film rewind

knob

provided; interchangeable with

the Data Back MF-15

is

recycled

is

pulled up;

contacts

accepts

1/90sec.

flash unit, flash sync

speed/mode

set at

1rv1/60sec.

in

with

1/90sec.

P,

A or

the viewfinder

and mechan-

in

for operation

memo

holder

61

Self·timer

mirror

Reflex Hand grip Power source

ON/OFF

Power

switch

Dimensions

Weight Camera cases

62

Lever provided can be set for

up

to approx. delay; setting cancellable before actual shutter release Instant-return non-Iocakble Detachable type

Two

1.55V silver-oxide batteries (S-76 or SR-44 type), two 1.5V alkaline-manganese batteries

(LR-44 type) or one 3V

battery Meter switched release button halfway; stays switched on for approx. is

lifted off button

136.0mm(W)x

54mm(D) Approx. 490g (body only) Semi-soft cases and 19D

10

sec. exposure

(CR-1

3N

type)

on

when shutter

is

pressed

16

seconds after finger

87.5mm(H)x

CF-17,

type

lithium

18

The camera body

lens. Before mounting the lens, check if Maximum Aperture by

verifying that the lens' aperture ring

ridge as illustrated at the right.

pling If

the lens

yo~

purchased

is

packaged separately from the

it

is

capable of Automatic

Indexing (AI) operation with your camera body

is

fitted with a meter cou-

is

fitted with the meter coupling ridge, it

is

capable of full-aperture exposure measurement; to attach it to the camera, follow the directions provided

manual.

instruction Nikon

FG.

If

For further details

mended modes, please refer to pages

Note: AI-conversion

diaphragm and convenience Nikon dealer.

of

most

meter

coupling

of

Nikkor lens users. Please

in

the lens

the Basic Operation section of this

is

non-AI, it cannot be mounted

on

usable lenses and their recom-

19

is

available

and 27.

at

reasonable cost for the

contact

your local authorized

non-AI Nikkor lenses having both an automatic

prong

on

the

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