Nikon Micro-Nikkor 105 User Manual 2

Forewards

The Nikon F offers the quality performance, handling convenience and
versatility you need for truly professional shooting. To get the best results
from your camera, a thorough familiarity with its operation is essential. Study
the instructions carefully and practice using the controls before loading any
film in the camera. Keep this booklet handy for ready reference until you have
mastered its basics. Follow the instructions for camera care givenand your
Nikon F will always be ready for superlative picture-taking situation.

Nomenclature

Modern Classic SLRs Series :

Nikon F - Camera Instruction Manual

1.

Depth-of-field preview button Press to preview how much background or foreground is in
or out of focus.

2. Black dot For alignment with the black dot on the lens barrel when removing the lens.

3. Lens release button Unlocks the lens for removing or changing lenses.

4. Flash terminal Accepts synchro cord for electronic flash or flash units other than Nikon
BC-7.

5. Self-timer Can be set for picture-taking delay up to 10 seconds.

6. Mirror lock knob Locks the mirror up out of the way for use with Fisheye Nikkors.

7. Finder release button For removing the interchangeable viewEinder and focusing screen.

8. Finder eyepiece Permits comfortable viewing of the entire viewfinder screen, even for
eyeglass wearers.

9. Neck strap eyelet

10. Film-speed reminder dial Can be set for color or black-and-white, speeds from ASA
25-1600 as a reminder of the type of film loaded in the camera.

11. Tripod socket Threaded to accept standard tripod screw.

12. Lock For removing and replacing camera back.

13. Frame counter Indicates the number of frames exposed.

14. Film-load reminder Can be set to show whether film loaded is a 20- or 36-exposure roll.

15. Film-advance lever Advances the film, cocks the shutter and operates the frame counter.

16. Shutter release button (With screw thread for cable release).

17. A-R ring Sets for film advance (A) and rewind (R).

18. Synch-selector ring For flash synchronization control. Sets the camera's synchronization
mechanism to match the type of flashbulb and shutter speed.

19. Synch selector Has color-coded markings for setting the correct flash synchronization.

20. Shutter speed dial For setting shutter speed from 1/1000 to 1 second plus B and T.

21. Eye-level pentaprism viewfinder For comfortable, easy viewing, composing and
focusing.

22. Accessory shoe Accepts the Nikon Flash Unit BC-7 or Flash Unit Adapter.

23. Film-rewind crank Handle folds out for smooth, effortless: film rewinding.

24. Flash contact For cordless Flash Unit BC-7.

25. Distance indicator with depth-of-field scale Arrow points to the focused distance on the
distance scale. Color-coded markings give depth of field for different apertures.

26. Focusing ring with distance scale Easy-to-grip, knurled ring for quick, accurate focusing.
Distance scale shows focused distance or can be used to prefocus to a measured or
estimated distance.

27. Aperture indicator dot When lined up with the f/numbers engraved on the aperture ring,
shows the taking aperture at which the exposure will be made.

28. Lens aperture ring Used to set the lens diaphragm at the desired f/number.

29. Slotted couolinq prong For coupling diaphragm to exposure meter.

Contents

Nomenclature
Foreword
Loading the Camera

Unloading
Frame Counter and Film Load Reminder
Film-Speed Reminder Dial
Film-Plane Indicator
Film-Advance Lever

Selecting the Shutter Speed
Setting the Aperture

Aperture and Depth of Field
Using the Depth-of-Field Preview Button

How to Hold the Camera

Focusing

Changing the Viewfinder
Changing the Focusing Screen

Interchangeable Focusing Screens for the Nikon F
Focusing Screen Selector Chart

Changing the Lens
Locking Up the Mirror
Flash Synchronization
Using Self-Timer
Infrared Picture-Taking
Double Exposures
Accessories

Lens Hoods
Filters
Finder Eyecup
Eyepiece Correction Lenses

Camera Care
The Nikon Warranty
Nikon F Features/Specifications

Loading the camera

Turn the lock on the camera baseplate to the "open" position as shown by the arrow Slide
the one-piece baseplate and camera back downward and off.

Drop a film cartridge or loaded cassette into
the film chamber so that the notched end of
the rewind knob engages the cassette or
cartridge. Insert the end of the film leader
into any of the four slots in the take-up
spool.

Unloading

Set the A-R ring around the shutter release button to "A" (Advance) and wind the film so
that it passes under the take-up spool with its emulsion side facing out. Make sure that
the perforations on the film mesh with the sprockets.

Replace the camera back and lock it by turning the lock to the "close" position. Fold out
the rewind crank and turn the rewind knob gently in the direction of the arrow to take up
any slack in the cartridge.

Stroke the film-advance lever to cock the shutter and make two blank exposures (or until
the frame counter on the film-advance fever rests at 1) These blank exposures will
dispose of the portion of film exposed during loading.

Make sure that the rewind
knob rotates in the direction
opposite the arrow when the
film is advanced. This
indicates that the film has been
loaded correctly and is being
advanced.

Set the A-R ring to "R"
(Rewind), unfold the rewind
crank and turn it with a
constant, gentle pressure in the direction of the arrow. Avoid uneven or excessively fast
rewinding. The red dot on the shutter release button rotates while the film is being
rewound and stops when the end of the film has been wound off the sprockets. Then the
camera back may be opened.

Caution: Never load the camera in direct sunlight as this may result in accidental fogging of the flm. To avoid

Frame Counter and Film-Load Reminder

The frame counter located in the hub of the
film-advance lever shows the number of frames
which have been exposed. It resets itself
automatically to two frames before zero when the
camera back is removed. There are red indicators
for numbers 0, 20 and 36, and the frame counter
stops at the 36 mark. The filmload reminder
opposite the frame counter is set manually by
means of an indicator pin to serve as a reminder of
the number of exposures on the film in the camera.

Film-Speed Reminder Dial

The film-speed reminder dial is located on the camera baseplate. It can
be set manually to indicate the type of film (color or blackand-white)
and ASA rating of the film loaded in the camera. "E" represents
empty.

Film-Plane Indicator

The exact position of the film plane can be determined by picturing an imaginary line drawn along
the top edge of the digits which make up the camera serial number. This is important to know
when measuring the film-to-subject distance, especially in close-ups and macrophotography.

Film-Advance Lever

The film-advance lever advances the film, cocks the shutter and operates the frame counter with a
single stroke of 136° or with a series of short strokes. A built-in safety device prevents the shutter
from being ret leased until it is fully cocked. The lever is designed so that it springs back when
released but does not strike the camera body. A 15° angle of clearance allows the thumb to be
inserted for easy, comfortable film advancing. The lever folds flat on top of the camera for storage
in the eveready case.

Selecting the shutter speed

setting, the shutter will remain
open until it is closed
manually by rotating the
shutter speed dial one click
stop in either direction. To set
the shutter speed, turn the
shutter speed dial until the
desired number clicks into
position opposite the black dot
to the left of the shutter speed
dial between the dial and the
viewfinder. The dial is
clickstopped to rotate a full
360° in either direction, before
or after the shutter is cocked.
The shutter release button is
threaded to accept the Nikon
cable release.

In the center of the shutter speed dial beneath a transparent window is a small black dot
which indicates whether or not the shutter is cocked; in the cocked position, the dot lines
up with the shutter speed in use. When the shutter is released, the dot returns to the 7
o'clock position.

A pin on top of the shutter speed dial permits direct coupling with the Photomicseries
finders.

For convenience when using flashhulbs or electronic flash, the shutter speed markings
are color-coded to match the markings on the synchronization selector located under the
transparent window just above the selector ring. For details refer to the chapter on flash
synchronization.

The numbers on the shutter
speed dial stand for fractions
of a second. 125 represents
1/125 second and so forth. At
the B (Bulb) setting, the
shutter remains open as long
as the shutter release button is
held down. The Nikon F also
has a T (Time) setting; at this