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Nikon
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD ............... ...... . ............ 3
NOMENCLATURE
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BASIC OPERATION ......
MOUNTING THE LENS ........................ . .............. 7
INSTALLING BATTERIES ....................... ... . 8
CHECKING BATTERY POWER ..........
LOADING FILM ................................ . ....
BASIC SHOOTING
REWINDING FILM .....................
FOCUS ......
AUTOFOCUS
Taking Pictures with
Autofocusing with
MANUAL
MANUAL
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
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FOCUS WITH ELECTRONIC
FOCUSING CONFIRMATION ..............................
FOCUS USING CLEAR MATTE FIELD
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an
Off-Center Main Subject.. ... 16
AF
Illuminator ..............................
EXPOSURE
Shutter Speed Dial and Aperture Dial
PROGRAM AUTO EXPOSURE MODE . . ........
SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO
EXPOSURE MODE ............................ .
APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO
EXPOSURE MODE
MANUAL
EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM
Advanced Automatic Exposure
Exclusive Multi-Sensor Metering System ... ...30
Centerweighted Metering. .
EXPOSURE MODE
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Multi-Sensor vs.
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Centerweighted Metering for Special Exposure
Situations..............................................
AEL
(Auto Exposure Lock) Button ............................
Manual Exposure Mode . ........
Ba
lanced Fill
Metering System. . ....... 38-39
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHy
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BUILT-IN
Shooting Dark Subjects. . ....... . ........................... 40
Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash Photography
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY USING EXTERNAL
SPEEDLIGHT
SHUTTER SPEED- FLASH MODE COMBI-
NATIONS FOR EACH EXPOSURE MODE ............
READY-LIGHT WARNINGS .......................
SELF-TIMER ... ......... ......
CAMERA CARE TIPS
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NOTES ON BATTERIES ....
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LENSES ......
ACCESSORY COMPATIBILITy .................. .
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EXPOSURE VALUE (EV)
GLOSSARY ......
SPECiFiCATIONS
VIEWFINDER INFORMATION ............................
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FOREWORD
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Thank you for purchasing this Nikon product.
the Nikon N4004s, and we'
bigger part
ing Nikon's exclusive Decision Master System, a complete system
that integrates camera and lens computers to give you automatic
control
N4004s
this manual thoroughly.
from the use of the
Your
Nikon camera requires precise electronic and mechanical matching
between component products
brand lenses and electronic flash units are made to Nikon's factory specifica·
tions and will operate properly and in accordance with the Nikon Limited
Warranty that was provided with your products.
Damage to your Nikon product,
nections, caused
under the
warranty.
of
your life. For the first time ever, we are incorporat·
of
all picture taking operations, and makes the Nikon
an
absolute joy to use.
Get
to
know your N4004s, but before using it, be sure to
Nikon cannot be held responsible for malfunction resulting
by
terms
the use of Non-Nikon brand products,
of
the Nikon Limited Warranty and will void the Nikon
re
sure it will make photography a
Camera
other than as specified in this manual.
-such
as
lenses and electronic flash. Nikon
as
a result of malfunction or improper con-
We
hope you enjoy
is
not covered
read
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NOMENCLATURE
Focusing ring
Lens (AF Zoom·Nikkor 35- 70mm fl3.3 - 4.
5)
Distance scale
Distance scale window
Focal length scale
Aperture indexes
Aperture ring
Meter coupling ridge
Flash head
Self·timer indicator
AEL (Auto Exposure Lock) button
Aperture coupling lever
Handgrip
Battery ohamber
Minimum aperture lever
AF coupling
Tripod socket
LED
4
Distance/local length index line
Zoom ring
Aperture scale
Minimum aperture lock
AF contacts
AF contacts
Lens mounting index
Lens release button
Focus mode selector
Camera back lock release
Lens release pin
Lens mounting flange
Reflex mirror
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Eyepiece cover DK-5
Flash lock-release buttons
Accessory shoe
Camera strap eyelet
Self-timer button
Film plane indicator
Film cartridge confirmation window
Camera back
Shutter speed dial
Dial lock-release button
Shutter release button
Film rewind button
Camera strap eyelet
Frame counter
Film rewind lever
Film advance indicator
Aperture dial
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Inside Viewfinder
12mm·dia. central area
Focus brackets
Focus indicator
Film sprocket
Viewfinder eyepiece
Film rewind fork
OX
contacts
Film cartridge chamber
Shutter curtains
Film guide rails
LED
6
Film take·up spool
Film pressure plate
Clear matte field
Exposure indicator
Flash ready·light
Film pressure roller
Film leader index
Battery chamber lock release
LEOs
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BASIC
OPERATION------------------
MOUNTING THE LENS
Twist lens counterclockwise until
securely clicks into place.
it
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The N4004s is designed for use
with AF Nikkor lenses, except AF-
BOmm
f/2
.B,
200mm
f/3
Nikkor
IF-ED, and Autofocus Converter
TC-16ITC-16A. For limited use of
non-AF Nikkor lenses, see page
49.
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To
remove
Do not push lens release button
except when removing lens.
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Set lens to its smallest aperture
(largest f·number), then turn
minimum aperture lock to lock
position .
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: With the N4004
: setting operations are performed
• using the aperture dial on the
: camera body. Do not move lens'
• aperture ring
: its sma
• I-number).
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s,
all aperture
once
it
is
ll
est aperture (largest
set to
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INSTALLING
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BATTERIES
Open the battery chamber
sliding the lock release.
8
lid
by
In
stall four fresh AA-type batteries Close the battery chamber
"+
"
and
with
shown inside the battery chamber .
"- " ends positioned
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Batteries with a
ceeding
be used. :
"+
6mm
in
diameter cannot •
" terminal
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ex-
as
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:
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lid
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CHECKING BATTERY POWER
6
Lightly press shutter release button
and check viewfinder exposure indi-
cator LED(s) to make sure battery
is
power
sufficient.
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: Battery power can also
: checked by film advance speed, :
• operation speed of autofocus lens •
: or flash recycling time . When :
• these become noticeably slower, •
: change batterie
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be
s.
:
If
from button, batteries need replacement.
:
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: The microcomputer
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: batteries with sufficient power are properly installed.
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• operation, remove batteries and install again. •
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Exposure indicator LED(s) lights up or
blinks if power is sufficient, and stays
on
appro
x.
finger off the button.
LED
goes off appro
x.
2 sec. after finger
is
removed
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in
the N4004s may turn the camera off, even when :
8 sec. after you take your
LED
, and shutter lock
No
Check battery installation
or change batterie
To
start or resume :
s.
s.
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LOADING FILM
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Slide down camera back lock release Insert film cartridge.
to open camera back.
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• Use only OX-coded film.
• Usable film speed range for
OX-coded film is ISO 25 to 5000 .
• All non-O
• Avoid loading/unloading
automatica
sunlight.
X-
coded films are
ll
y set to ·
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ISO
100.
in
direct
Pull
film leader out to
red
index
mark.
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Check to make sure film
properly, with no slack.
is
positioned
Close camera back and confirm lockrelease snaps closed.
Fully depress shutter release button
to automatically advance film to
frame
"1
."
Observe film advance indicator rota-
tion to confirm proper film installation
and transport.
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BASIC SHOOTING
The Nikon N4004s offers both auto
and manual focusing. It also gives
you three auto exposure
program auto, aperture-priority auto,
shutter-priority
exposure control.
The following instructions are for
autofocus shooting
exposu
lens. Program mode
use and most automatic exposure
mode.
For details about other focusing
methods and exposure modes, see
pages 18 to 21 and 24 to
respectively.
auto-plus
re
mode with an AF Nikkor
modes-
manual
in
program auto
is
the easiest to
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Confirm lens is set to smallest
aperture (largest f-number); if
is
incorrectly set, the
lens
shutter release locks and
and - LEOs blink alternately.
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+
Set shutter speed dial
aperture dial to S.
to
A, and
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• •
• When both A and S are set,
: program auto mode
• operation.
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The shutter dial locks at the A or L
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posit
ion,
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locks at the S pos
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them , rotate the shutter or
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aperture dial while pressing the
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dial lock-release button.
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and the aperture dial
it
is
ion.
in
To
release
Set focus mode selector
(autofocus ).
If the lens
set the switch
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•
•
Aim camera at the subject.
in
use has
to
A.
to
A
an
A-M switch,
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Position the viewfinder focus
brackets
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on
the main subject.
• If focus indicato r
see page 20.
• If subject moves and the focusing
distance changes, refocus by
briefly removing finger from
shutter release button and lightly
pressing again to reactivate
autofocus function.
LED
• blink
s,
Lightly press the shutter release
button.
1) 0 blinks Picture blur possibility (shutter speed is 1/30 sec. or
•
• slower). Use tripod to avoid camera shake, or use built·in
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2) + lights up' Overexposure warning. Too
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3) - lights
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4) J blinks Use built·
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* Shutter is locked.
TTL flash or accessory Nikon speedlight to synchronize
shutter speed at 1/100 sec.
use film with lower
up'
Underexposure warning.
accessory Nikon speed light. •
in
TTL flash or accessory Nikon speedlight.
•
Confirm the green focus indicator
LED
. and the red exposure
ISO
indicator
speed.
L
ED
0 light up .
brigh~-very
Too
dark-use
rare condition ;
built'in flash or
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: Flash shooting with built·in TTL flash :
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1.
Push flash lock release
buttons to release built-in flash.
3. Wait a few seconds for ready-
light to come on, then shoot.
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2. Lightly press shutter release
button to turn on the N4004s.
Check to make sure subject is
within proper flash shooting range
for film speed
beyond flash shooting range,
-lig
ready
3 sec. after releasing the shutter.
For details , see page 40.
in
ht
LED
blinks for approx.
use. If subject
Fully depress shutter release button
to take picture. This automatically
advances film by one frame .
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• Upon shutter release, the exposure indicator LED(s) turns off
•
approx. 2 sec. after you remove
your finger from the button.
-I
f camera detects abnormality
during
fi
lm advance (when film
is loaded), the self-timer indi-
LED
cator
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•
seconds. If this happens, set
•
the shutter speed dial to L
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(lock), then proceed as usual.
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lights up for a few
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REWINDING FILM
The film advance stops automatically at the end of the rol
Then, the self-timer indicator
lights up for a few seconds and the
shutter lock s .
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• •
If you do not rewind the film when
•
•
you come to the end of the roll,
•
each time the shutter
•
•
butt
on
is
•
indicator
•
•
seconds to remi
• •
it.
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depressed, the self-timer
LED lights up for a few
nd you
rel
ease
to rewind
l.
LED
While sliding film rewind
the film rewind button.
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•
•
•
•
lever
, push
After rewinding stops (automatic),
confirm film frame counter has
returned to "S".
Open camera back and
cartridge.
remove
film
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FOCUS
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AUTOFOCUS
In
autofocus mode, the shutter cannot
re
leased until the subject
focused, and once
locked as long
button remains lightly pressed.
as
is
correctly
in
focus, the focus
the shutter release
be
Taking Pictures with an Off· Center Main Subject
is
1.
Center the focus brackets
shutter release button .
on
the subject and lightly press the
2. Confirm the focus indicator
up.
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LED
lights
3.
Keeping the shutter release butt
and fully depress the shutter release button.
on
lightly pressed, recompose
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Autofocusing with AF Illuminator
II existing light
1.
Mount Nikon Autolocus Speed light S8·24/S8·23/S8-22/
S8-20
2.
Lightly press the shutter release button.
3.
The speedlight
operation. For details, see speedlight instruction manual.
is
insufficient lor autolocus operation:
on
the accessory shoe
's
AF
illuminator lights up to start autofocus
01
the N4004s.
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MANUAL FOCUS WITH ELECTRONIC FOCUSING CONFIRMATION
1.
Set focus mode selector to M (manual).
If the lens
the switch to
in
use has
M.
an
A-M switch, set
2. Look inside vewfinder and center the
on
focus brackets
the main subject.
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3. Lightly press the shutter release button.
4. Keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed , watch the focus indicator
the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring manually until the focus indicator
LED
lights up.
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LED
in
5. Fully depress the shutter release
button.
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MANUAL FOCUS USING CLEAR MATTE FIELD
1.
Set the focus mode selector to M
).
(manual
2. Focus subject using the clear matte fiel
d.
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SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
Autofocus operation and electronic focusing confirmati
depend upon the general lighting of the scene, subject contrast
and details, and other technical points. Under certain conditi
au
tomatic focusing system/electronic focusing confirmation
the
may experience difficulty.
mend you focus manually using the clear matte f
Focus indicator
subjects:
LED
blin
In
the
ks
or
disappears wi
se circ
umstances, we recom·
th
on
ield
.
the following
on
s,
1)
Very dark subject
Focus manually, or for autofocus, focus
subject located at the
Au
tofocus Speedlighl S8·24, S8·23, S8·22
flash unit can be used.)
2) Low·contrast subject
Focus manually,
located at the
the green focus indicator
or
sa
me distan
for
on
sa
me distance, or use accessory Nikon
autofocus, focus
ce-
but with more contr
LED
appears.
another, brighter
or
S8
-20.
on
another subject
ast-un
(No other
til
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3) Subject with no
Turn
the camera sideways to focu
v~rtical
lines
may also select autofocus, then focus
with
vertical lines located at the same distance.
s,
or focus manually.
on
another subject
You
In
the following situations, ignore focus-indicator
LED
and focus
manually using the clear matte field.
1) When shooting the following :
•
Very
bright subject with shiny surface, such
as
silver or
aluminum .
• Strongly backl
it
subject.
• Scene with subjects located at different distances.
2) When using a polarizing filter. (Circular polarizing filter can
be
used for autofocus operation.)
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EXPOSURE----------------------------------
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Exposure control consists of two
shutter speed control. The aperture works basically the same
way as the iris of the human eye and controls the amount of
light passing through the lens. The shutter, located
camera body, varies the amount of light admitted to the film
opening and closing at different speeds. Together, these two
controls determine the amount of light that strikes the film,
resulting
Using the shutter speed and aperture dials of the N4004s, you
can select three different automatic exposure control modes
and one manual mode.
in
exposure control.
parts-aperture
control and
in
the
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Shutter Speed Dial and Aperture Dial
Always set dials at click-stop
The shutter dial locks at the A or L position, and the aperture
by
dial locks at the S position.
or aperture dial while pressing the dial lock-release button.
Lock shutter releasel
turn off power
Time exposures
ed
iate settings
Interm
Shutter speed
A
1-2000
A
S,I-2000
dial
positions-never
To release them, rotate the shutter
Shutter
Speed
Dial
Shutter speed settings
Aperture
Dial
Aperture
S
S
1.4 - 32
1.4 - 32
dial
Program auto
Shutter-priority auto
Aperture·priority auto
Manual
in-between.
(1-1/2000
Apertu
Exposure
re sett
(t/l.4-32)
mode
sec.)
ings
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PROGRAM AUTO EXPOSURE MODE
Program auto is the easiest exposure mode to use, since it
controls both aperture and shutter operation. The microcomputer
in
the N4004s automatically sets the best combination of
shutter speed and lens aperture, and matches these with the
correct dual program (normal or high speed) for the lens
use. Normal program
is
selected for lenses with focal lengths
shorter than 135mm. High-speed program is selected for lenses
with longer focal lengths to reduce the possibility of blurred
pictures due to subject movement or camera shake. With zoom
lenses, either normal or high-speed program will be selected ,
depending
The
on
the focal length setting.
EV
(Exposure Value) chart demonstrates the difference
between normal and high-speed programs of the N4004s.
it
Follow either colored line to where
intersects a diagonal line.
This shows the combination of aperture (vertical line) and
shutter speed (horizontal line). For example, at a brightness of
EV10, the N4004s selects
f/2.8 lens at
f/1.4 lens at
ISO
100, or f/4 and 1/60 sec. with
ISO
100
.
f/2 .8 and
1/125
sec. with
an
AF
AF
50mm
in
180mm
Dual
program
chart
(Shutter speed)
10
II
12
13
14
15
16
17
I B
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20
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Normal program (with AF 50mm
High-speed program (with AF 180mm
1/1.4
lens at
1/2.8
ISO
lens at
100)
ISO
100)
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SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE
This mode lets you choose shutter speeds manually,
sharp, clear outlin
slower shutter speeds. T
correct aperture to mat
es
usi
ng fast shutter speeds, or create mot
he
microcomputer
ch
the shutter speed you set.
in
so
you
can freeze the action with
ion
the N4004s automatically selects the
At a fast shutter speed
effects by choosing
1. Set aperture dial to S.
24
At a
slow
shutter speed
2. Set shutter speed dial to desir
ed
speed.
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3. Look inside viewfinder and lightly press the shutter release
button.
4. When the exposure indicator
shutter release button.
LED
lights
up,
fully depress the
If exposure indicator
+ lights
+
/-
+
/-
• Shutter is locked.
up
" Select a higher shutter speed
lights
up"
blink
alternately" Set lens to its smallest aperture setting
disappear"
LED
0 does not light up:
Select a slower shutter speed, or use built·in flash or
speedlight
Shutter dial is set to
"8"
; select other position
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APERTURE-PRIORITY
The microcomputer
match the aperture you set. This
your prime consideration.
use wider apertures. For overall sharp, clear pictures, such as scenic photography,
use smaller apertures.
in
the N4004s automatically selects the correct shutter speed to
To
At sm all aperture
EXPOSURE
is
the recommended mode when depth of field
create softer, less distinct backgrounds, as
MODE
At
wide
aper
tur
in
portraitures,
e
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is
1. Set shutter speed dial to A.
2. Set aperture dial to desired f·number.
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3.
Look inside viewfinder and lightly press shutter release button.
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If exposure indicator
•
•
•
o blinks Picture blur possibility (shutter speed
•
•
•
•
•
+ lights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
lights
+
/-
blink alternately'
• Shutter is locked.
up'
up'
LED
Odoes not light up:
slower). Select faster aperture setting (smaller f·number),
or use a tripod to avoid camera shake.
Select slower aperture setting (larger f·number)
Select a faster aperture setting, or use built·in flash or
speedlight.
Set
lens to its smallest aperture setting.
4.
When the exposure indicator
shutter release button.
is
1/30 sec. or
LED
lights up, fully depress the
•
••••••••••••••••••••
•
• If aperture dial
•
lens' aperture range,
•
•
aperture
•
adjusted to minimum or
•
•
maximum setting, which·
•
ever
is
•
•
shutter speed
•
accordingly.
•
•
•
•
•
• •
•••••••••••••••••••••
•
•
is
set beyond
is
automatically
nearest, and correct
is
selected
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE
In
manual exposure mode, both shutter
speed and aperture can be set manually
according to the desired effect. Use fast
shutter speeds to stop the action, slower
speeds to create motion effects or less
distinct outlines. Manually setting the
exposure mode also lets you control
depth of field, either by softening the
background so the main subject of the
picture stands out, or by creating overall
uniform sharpness.
,----------------,
1. Set shutter speed dial to desired speed. 2. Set aperture dial to desired f-number.
3.
With your eye
on
the viewfinder, lightly press the shutter release button.
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4. Rotate either shutter speed dial or aperture dial until exposure indicator
up .
LED
lights
5. Fully depress the shutter release
button.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
•
+or-
LED
lights up
+
Overexposure
+ 0
Overexposure
o Correct
o -
Underexposure
-
Underexposure
'Shutter
•
•
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
does not lock
in
the following
warning
warning
exposure
warning
warning
in
any of these cases.
cases'
:
+ 1
EV-
+ 1/3EV - + 1
-
1/3EV-
+1/3EV
-1
EV-
- 1I3EV
-1EV
EV
•
••••••••••••••••••••
• •
If aperture dial is set be-
•
•
yond lens' aperture range,
•
aperture is automatically
•
• •
• •
• •
•
adjusted
•
maximum setting, which-
•
•
ever
•
•
•
•
•
•
is
nearest.
to
minimum or
•
•
•
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EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM
Advanced
Nikon
Automatic
's
Exclusive
Exposure
Multi-Sensor
Control
Metering
wit
.h
System
Total Light Control
The automatic exposure control system of the N4004s uses
's
exclusive new light metering system featuring a multi
Nikon
sensor that ensures correct automatic operation
shutter-priority and aperture-priority modes. Light is evaluated
froin three separate areas of the picture: left, right and center,
The camera 's microcomputer then classifies the light pattern
into one of several groups and sets the correct exposure.
For scenes with low lighting (below
viewfinder blinks to recommend you use the built-in flash or
accessory speedlight. If you accept this recommendation and
decide to use the flash, the flash will be controlled by the
camera's precise
You
may also ignore the recommendation and choose to take
the picture using available light.
The ready-light also blinks to recommend flash use for bright
scenes (EV10 or higher at
subject (subject
than the background). When the flash is used under these conditions, we call
flash can
ready-light does not blink.
ready-light, and take
30
TIL
(Through The Lens) measuring system.
is
it
"balanced fill-flash." Automatic balanced fill-
be
used at your discretion , even when the viewfinder
ISO
silhouetted and at least approx. 1.5EV
You
an
available-light picture.
EV10)
100) where the sun is behind the
may also ignore the blinking flash
in
, the ready
program,
-lig
ht
in
darker
Multi-Sensor
Light Metering
NO NO
Jud
ged
automatically
by
DeciSion
O
Sy
stem
Photographer's
O
~
f"
Choice
the
an
In
short, just by composing the picture and pressing the shutter
release, the N4004s automatically gives you excellent results,
in
difficult lighting situations which might otherwise require
even
complicated exposure techniques.
Mast
er
~
#Flash~
Recommended:
~¥
NO
YES
E-
------+--------
YES
NO
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Centerweighted Metering
~~~
Rec~mmen~ed:
--~ev
not? 5B-23, 5B-22,
NO
Activate Built-in
YES
Flash
5peedhght 5B-24,
5B-20 etc.)
Activate Built-in
Flash (or optional
5B-23, 5B-22 ,
5B-20
(~r
etc'>
optional
f---
Balanced
Fill-Flash
Automatic
TTl
Flash
Multi-
5ensor Auto
Exposure
Metering
o
In
manual exposu
program, shutter-priority or aperture-priority auto exposure
mode, the camera automatically switches to centerweighted
metering. Centerweighted metering places special emphasis on
brightne
ss
finder, and
re
mode or when the
within the 12mm-diameter central area of the viewis
recommended for creating special effects.
AEL
button is used
in
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Multi·Sensor
In scenes with both very bright and very dark areas, these two
metering systems produce
1.
Scene containing the sun or with high reflectivity
If a scene contains highlight
reflections, centerweighted metering renders the main subject
as a
si
lhouette. With Nikon
however, the light value of darker parts
an
overall well-balanced exposure.
2. Outdoor backlit subject
With centerweighted metering, a backlit subject or scene with
people against a bright
underexposed shot. With multi· sensor metering, however, the
camera automatica
ensure a correct overall exposure.
3.
Front·lit subject against dark background
If a brightly lit off-center subject is positioned against a dark
background, centerweighted metering places too much
emphasis
background
overexposed. Multi-sensor metering, however, automatica
integrates the dark background with the bright subject to
ensure the best overa
Vs.
Centerweighted
va
rying results. For example:
s,
such as the su
's
advanced multi-sensor metering,
sk
y and/or clouds may lead to
ll
y gives more exposure to dark subjects to
on
the dark center of the picture .
is
correctly exposed, the main subject will be
ll
exposure.
Metering
n,
is
evaluated, resulting
So
snow or bright
an
although the
ll
y
32
Scene containing the sun
in
Centerweighted metering
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Outdoor
Centerweighted metering Centerweighted metering
backlit
subject
Front
-lit
subject
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4.
Small
dark
A subject significantly smaller than
subjects
areas may not be recognized and integrated into the automatic
exposure evaluation. For such subjects, we recommend you
use either the AEL or manual exposure control for center-
weighted metering.
against a bright
anyone
background
of the multi-sensor
34
Centerweighted metering (w/AEL button)
Main subject
see page
is
correctly exposed. For details,
36.
Centerweighted metering (w/o AEL button)
Page 35
5.
Sunset
When you want to emphasize a dramat
the Decision Master System to
ground subject, use the
centerweighted metering.
scenes
light
AEL
en the
or manual exposure control for
ic
sunset, but don't want
scene for dark fore·
Centerweighted metering
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Centerweighted Metering
AEl
(Auto Exposure
1.
Center main subject inside viewfinder
or
move
in
closer.
lock)
Button
for
Special
Exposure
2. Lightly press shutter release button.
Situations
3. While lightly pressing shutter release
button, depress the AEL button and
hold it
in
.
36
4.
Recompose and shoot.
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Manual
Exposure
Mode
1.
Center main subject inside viewfinder, and lightly press the
shutter release button.
3.
Confirm the exposure indicator
lights up.
LED
4. Recompose and shoot.
2. Adjust the shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure.
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Balanced Fill-Flash Photography with
Multi·Sensor Metering System
Other automatic fill-flash systems do not consider background
lighting. Although they often result
background may be terribly washed out or dark.
The N4004s Decision Master System uses special multi-sensor
light metering to eva
Fill-Flash."
main subject is we
background exposure. With this system, both the main subject
and the background are correctly exposed, producing a much
more pleasing picture.
To
might otherwise come out dark due to available light conditions,
simply use the Deci sion Master System
fill-flash capability. This system produces balanced
when shooting within the flash's normal operating range.
38
Thi
avail yourself of this feature and brighten a subject which
lu
ate such conditions and perform "Balanced
s means
it
controls the flash exposure so the
ll
exposed, and at the same time controls the
in well
exposed subjects, the
's
automatic balanced
fill-flash
Centerw
Balanced fill-flash
eighted
metering
-
Conventional fill-flash
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Here's how it works.
priority or shutter-priority auto exposure
mode, metering system of the N4004s
automatically detects situations which
benefit from balanced fill-flash and
activates the blinking viewfinder ready-light
indication to recommend you use the
camera's built-in flash or
Nikon speedlight. For automatic balanced
fill-flash, first set the camera
auto exposure mode, then follow these
procedures :
In
program, aperture-
an
accessory
in
program
1.
Push
flash lock-release buttons to
in
release built-
flash .
2.
Lightly press shutter release button to
turn
on
the N4004s.
••••••••••••••••••••••••
Check to make sure the subject is
within proper flash shooting range
for film speed
see pages 40 and
in
use. For details,
41
.
••••••••••••••••••••••••
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
3.
Confirm ready-light comes
shoot.
.,-...
on,
and
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FLASHPHOTOGRAPHY
------
----
----------------------
When existing light is insufficient for normal shooting or when
.,
shooting a dark subject against a bright background (i.e
positioned against a
in
side the viewfinder blinks to indicate you should use the built-
TTL flash or
br
ight window), the ready-light indicator
an
accessory Nikon
speedlight.
subject
BUILT-IN TTL FLASH
The built-in TTL flash of the N4004s performs as follows:
Guide number: 12 (I
Angle of coverage:
Usable lenses :
AF 3Smm
AF 8Smm
AF
AF
AF
AF
AF
AF
•
• Do not use a lens hood ; it could cause s
•
All
flash shooting range.
112
111
24
-SOmm
28-8Smm
3S-
70mm 112.8"
3S-10Smm
70-210mm
80-200mm
'Cannot
35mm local length. Macro locusing is impo
"Cannot
vignetting occurs.
...
Macro locusing is impossibl
....
Cannot
35
mm local lenth because vignetting occurs. Macro locusing is
impossible.
....
Cannot
80mm local length.
lenses above cannot
40
SO
100,
35mm
AF 50mm 1
.8
AF
180mm 1
113.3-4.S
113.S-4
113.S-4.S·"
114-S.6 AF
112.8·....
be used lor
be used at
be use
d near the closest locusing distance (1.5 m) at
be
used lor shooting a subject at
meters)
lens or longer
11.4
AF SOmm
12.8
(local length 35mm or longer)
.S (focal length 3Smm or longer)'
shooting a subject at
50
be
used at locusing distance shorter than the
AF
AF
AF
AF
mm or shorter local length because
e.
111
300mm 1
14
3S-
70mm 113.3-4
3S-135
mm
75-300mm
Micro 55mm 112.8
2m
ss
2m
li
ght vignetting .
.8
.S
113.5-4.S··
114.5-5
.6
or closer at
ible.
or closer at
Shooting
In all exposure modes, with a subject darker than
LED
100
in
, the ready-light
Programmed
shutter-priority
Dark
TTL
auto
Subjects
LED
blinks.
auto
flash
exposure
photography
modes
In programmed TTL auto flash photography, the N4004s auto-
ll
y adjusts the shut1er speed to
matica
11100
the appropriate aperture acco rding to the speed of the film
use (I
SO).
' 11 shutter speed
exposure mod
selected accordingl
is
set
to
S, or to
1160
e,
shutter lires at the speed set, a
y.
sec. or slower
The usable ranges for film speed, aperture and shooting dis-
in
programmed TTL mode are as follow
tance
..
ISO
Aperture 1
Shooting Range
• Ready-light blinks when using lilm with
"When
using a lens with a slower maximum aperture (larger
F-number) than
automatically
the shooting range. (i.e., il maximum aperture is
ISO
100,
is
shocting distances (up
TTL
auto
manual
exposure
In
aperture-priority
adjusts the shutter speed to
th
e numbers listed abov
se
t to the
aperture
flash
photography
modes
2S
I
.4
I
len
s' maximum aperture, thus shortening
is
set to
3.5
to 4.2
m), u
in
auto
mode
11100
100 I 200
so
I
2.8
2
I
Approx. 1.
ISO
speed over 400.
e,
the aperture will be
instead
01 112.8).
se
lilm with a speed
aperture-priority
, the N4004s automatica
sec_
In
manual
EV10
in
program
sec'.
and selects
in
shutter-priority
nd
correct aperture is
s.
4
I
4-4.2m
113
.5 and lilm speed
For longer Ilash
01
auto
mode
ISO
at
ISO
and
400
I
I
400.
and
ll
y
, when
in
5.6
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shutter speed dial
is automatically set to
the shutter operates at the speed set.
photography, set the camera
is
set at from
11100
1/125
to
sec., and
's
aperture dial to the correct
1/2000 sec., the shutter
if
set below 1/60 sec
To
perform TTL auto flash
aperture for flash-to-subject distance and depth of field.
TT
Usable apertures/shooting distance range in
ISO film speed
400
2 -
2.B
4
5.6 4 2.B 2
Q.
0
B
~
11
16
22 16
-
100
200
- - -
2
- - -
2.B
5.6 4 2.B
5.6 4
B
11
11
22 16
The maximum shooti
50 25
2 - -
5.6
B
B 5.6
11
ng
distance
Shooting distance range
- 1.4 - 4.2
2
2.B
4 0.
B
is
estimated by guide
L mode
(m)
4-12
2.B-B.5
2-6
1-3
0.
7-2
6-1
6-1
0.
0.6-0.B
number:
Guide Number (GN)
Full Aperture
i.e.,
f/3.5 lens at
3:5=3.4m
12
ISO
100, Guide Number 12:
Maximum shooting distance
.,
Automatic
In
program, aperture-priority or shutter-priority auto exposure
mode, when shooting a scene with a brightness of
higher (at
se
triple
SEV
, the ready-light
1.
flash or accessory Nikon speedlight for fi
Balanced
ISO
100) where the subject
nsor
is
darker than other areas by more than approx.
LED
Fill-Flash
blinks
to
Photography
in
the central area of the
tell you to use built-in TTL
ll
-in
EV10
lighting.
or
For automatic balanced fill-flash photography, first set the
camera
in
program auto exposure mode so correct aperture
se
is automatically
synchronized camera shutter speed of
lected for the scene's background, using a
1/100
sec. The multisensor meter of the N4004s measures contrast and brightness
for both subject and background , and automatically adjusts
speed light output so you get good overall pictures without
complicated techniques.
.1
.5
.1
Maximum shooting distance for balanced fill-flash
photography
Near a window
Normal outdoor shot
Scene containing the
• For scenes where the
su
n
su
Approx.3m
Approx.2m
Approx. 1.5 m
n, a shining sea or a bright sky covers
a large part of the background, the camera automatically
selects smaller apertures, and becau se the power of the builtin
fla
sh
is limited, the results may
light blinks after shooti
use
an
external speedlight with a larger guide number .
ng,
be
insufficient.
If
the ready-
move closer to the main subject or
• With scenes where the background is extremely bright, the
ready-light may not blink after the
ot, even if the
fla
sh
is
sh
insufficient for correct exposure.
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FLASH
The accessory shoe of the N4004s enables you to directly
mount Nikon dedicated electronic flash (speedlights). Nikon
Speedlights S8
S8-18
program or shutter-priority auto exposure mode.
priority auto or manual mode, you can use
mode.
external speedl
An
external speedlight cannot be used when the builtlight of the N4004s is turned
simultaneously.)
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
• •
•
•
• •
•
•
• •
•
•
•
• •
•
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
PHOTOGRAPHY
-2
4, S8
, enable you to use programmed TTL auto mode
Automatic balanced f
• For details
manual for speedlight.
• U
se
Nikon Speedlights. Other units may damage the
camera's electrical circuit due to incompatible voltage
requirements.
-23, S8-22, S8-20, S8-15, S8-16
ill
ight.
on
speedlight operation, see instruction
-flash is also possible with
on.
USING
(They cannot be used
EXTERNAL
In
aperture-
TTL automatic
8 or
in
in
speed-
SPEEDLIGHT
Nikon N4004s/Speedlight Unit Combination Chart
Nikon Speed
SB
-24'
SB-22'
SB-20'
SB-15
SB
-16B
SB-23'
SB-19
SB-17
SB-16A
SB-l1
SB-14
•
SB-140*'
•
SB-21A121B
•
•
Medical-Nikkor
•
120mm f/41F
•
, Autofocus flash photography
•
"For
•
light
ultraviolet or infrared photography, use manual mode.
Connection
Direct
Direct
Direct
Via
flash unit coupler
AS
-6
Vi
a
SC-13
Remote Cord
Hot
Direct
Vi
SC
Sensor
-S
hoe Adapter
a 3-pin sync cord
-22 (provided)
pOSSible
or
Usable Flash Mode
Programmed TTL auto,
TTL auto, non-TTL auto,
manual
Programm ed TTL auto,
TTL auto, manual
Non-TTL auto
Non-TTL aut
AS-15
Non-TTL auto, manual
Manual
Guide number system
.
o,
manual
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The following instructions are for programmed TTL auto and
TTL
au
to flash shooting only.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
• Usable film speed range for TTL flash photography
ISO 25 to 400
beyond
• The AF illuminator
S8-20 enables the N4004s to perform autofocus
operation even
• For non-TTL auto
external speedlight, set camera to either aperturepriority auto
•
set to program or shutter-priority auto mode, aperture
cannot be set manually, and the shutter locks.
* ISO
25
photography.
.*
Ready-light blinks when film speed is
ISO
400.
on
the S8-2
in
total darkness.
or
manual flash shooting with
or
manual exposure mode. If camera
to 1600 for non-TTL and manual flash
4, S8-
23, S8-22
and
is
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Programmed
In
this mode, the camera automatically selects the correct
programmed aperture for the film speed
1. Set the N4004s to program or shutter-priority auto
exposure mode .
2_
is
Set the speedlight's mode selector to "TTL".
3.
Turn
speedlight on.
4.
Compose and lightly press the shutter release button.
5.
Confirm the following viewfinder information, and shoot.
Focus indicator
Ready-light
TTL
Auto
TTL
LED
LED
Flash
lights up.
Auto
Flash
Photography
in
use.
Lights up (autofocus mode).
Photography
1. Set the N4004s to aperture -priority auto or manual
•
exposure mode.
•
2. Set the speedlight's mode selector to "TTL".
•
3.
Turn
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
speedlight on.
4. Select appropriate aperture referring to speed light's
indication, and set the aperture dial.
5.
Lightly press the shutter release button to turn
6.
Confirm ready-light lights up, and shoot.
on
the camera.
The usable ranges for film speed and aperture
as follows:
ISO
Aperture
25
2.8
50
4
100 200
5.6
in
TTL mode are
8
400
11
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SHUTTER
SPEED-FLASH
MODE
COMBINATIONS FOR EACH EXPOSURE
MODE
mode
auto
-pllollty
Aperture
diat
S
1/
S
1.4 -32
1/ 125-112000 1/ 100'
1 4 -
32
Shutter
A
125-1/2000
B. 1 - 1/
A 1/ 100'
B. 1 -1/
Exposure
Program
Shutter-prlOlity
auto
Aperture
auto
Manual
* Automatically set by camera .
The above chart applies to both built-in TTL flash and external
speedlights.
diat
Shutter
speed
se
1/ 100'
1/100'
as set
60
60
as
tting
set
Auto flas
Pro
gram
(auto
aperture setting
TTL
aut
(man
ual
setting)
med
o
ape
h mo
TTL
rture
de
auto
READY-LIGHT WARNINGS
When using the built-in TTL flash or accessory Nikon speedlights,
the ready-light
when the flash is recycled _ The following ready-light indications
are used for warnings :
Before shooting
J disappears
)
J blinks
J lights up External speedlight not
After shot
LED
in
the viewfinder of the N4004s lights up
-in fl
Recharging (with built
does not lock with external speedlight)
8eyond acceptab
photography (over
S8
-19's camera selector
(EM)'
ash, shutter lock s;
le film speed range for TTL
ISO
400)
is
set to 8 or 8
set to
TTL *
* For details, see page 59.
J blinks Light may be insufficient for correct
(approx. 3 sec.) exposure; confirm shooting distance range
44
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SELF·TIMER--------
--
------------------------
------
1. Compose picture and confirm focus
and exposure.
3.
To
cancel self·timer after activating,
press button again.
2. Press self·timer button. Self·timer indicator
released after approx.
•
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
10
sec. For final two seconds, the
In
program, shutter'priority, or aperture'priority auto exposure
mode, use eyepiece cover DK·5 to prevent stray light from
LED
starts blinking and shutter is
LED
lights up.
o entering the viewfinder.
III
~
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In
self·timer operation, the shutter
To
assure focused image, focus the subject before pressing the self-timer button.
:
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is
released whether subject is
in
focus or not.
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CAMERA
CARE
TIPS-----------------
1. Never touch the reflex mirror. focusing
screen or AF contacts. Remove dust
with a blower brush.
7. Clean the viewfinder eyepiece with a
soft, clean cloth. Do not use alcohol.
46
2. Never touch the shutter curtains.
as
8. Clean glass surfaces such
with a blower brush; avoid using lens
tissue as much
dirt and smudges, use soft cotton
moistened with pure alcohol and wipe
as
possible.
the lens
To
remove
3. Never touch the
clean with blower bru
in
a spiral motion from center to pe-
riphery.
Be
Caution
A spray gun-type blower may damage
the glass if used to clean the lens,
especially when
the front lens element.
damage, hold the blower upright with
its nozzle more than
from the lens surface and keep the
nozzle moving so the stream of air is
not concentrated
OX
-contacts. Keep
sh
.
careful not to leave traces.
ED
glass is used for
To
avoid
30cm
(12
in
.)
in
one spot.
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4. Do not leave the camera
excessively hot place.
9.
Do
not lubricate the camera.
6.
in
an
5. If the camera
mist, or after shooting near the sea,
wipe with a clean, soft cloth.
10.
Store the camera
away from naphthalene or camphor
(moth repe
In
a humid environment, store the
camera inside a vinyl bag with a
is
exposed to rain or
in
a cool, dry place
ll
ents).
If the camera malfunctions, take it
immediately to
dealer or service center.
desiccant to keep out dust, moisture and
salt.
Note, however, that storing the leather
in
a vinyl bag may cause the leather
case
to deteriorate.
an
authorized Nikon
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NOTES ON BATTERIES
----------------
1. When not using the camera for a long
period, remove batteries.
4. Do not throw used batteries into a fire.
48
2.
Battery power falls off
temperatures-make
cold
teries are new and keep the camera
body wrapped
5.
If
the battery chamber is contaminated
by battery leakage, take the camera to
an
authorized Nikon dealer.
in
extremely
sure bat·
in
something warm.
3.
When replacing batteries, be sure to
replace all batteries at the same time.
Always use fresh batteries of the
same brand.
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•
Compared with regular batteries,
• •
NiCd batteries provide greater effi·
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•
ciencyat
•
charging NiCd batteries, throughly
•
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read the instructions for batteries
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and battery charger.
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low temperatures. Before
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LENSES--------------
--
------------
----
--
-----------
Nikon N4004s is designed for autofocus photography with AF
Nikkor lenses (except AF-Nikkor lenses for F3AF).
advantage of N4004s convenience,
should use AF Nikkor lenses.
However, the following lenses can be used with the Nikon
N4004s for manual focusing and manual exposure control.
line with the conditions listed at right.
Mountable non·AF Nikkor lenses
AI
-P Nikkor lenses
All AI-type Nikkor lenses (including AI-8 and AI-modified)
Nikon 8eries E lenses
Reflex Nikkor lenses 500mm
PC-Nikkor lenses 28mm
Medical-Nikkor 120mm
Teleconverters (except TC-16/TC-16A; they cannot
Use
of
other lenses may damage the camera.
1000m
or
No.
2000mm
28mm f/4 (No.
35
mm
or No.
114
it
is recommended that you
f/8
f/11
(No. 142360 or smaller,
143001
or larger)
f/11
(No.
f/3.5
f/2.8 (No. 851000 or smaller,
906201
200311
180901
or larger)
To
or larger)
or larger)
be
take full
mounted)
When mountable non-AF Nikkor lenses are used:
* Exposure indicator
meter, then set the exposure using lens aperture ring and
shutter speed dial. Ignore the aperture set
in
aperture dial.
* If the shutter speed dial
set to 8, the shutter locks.
LEDs
do not appear. U
is
set to L or
* TTL auto flash is possible with built-in TTL flash or accessory
Nikon 8peedlights
(Programmed
speed light, set shutter speed dial to
set the aperture using the lens aperture ring. For speedlight
settings and shoot
tion manual. Except for flash recommendation, ready-light func-
tions
as
normal. Fill-flash cannot
88-24,88-23,88-22,88-20
TT
L auto flash
ing
distance range, see speedlight instruc -
* When using the N4004s with
exposure control is available but automatic focusing
se
external exposure
on
camera's
A,
or the aperture dial
is
not possible.)
1/60
be
controlled automatically.
an AI-P
, 88-15,88-168.
To
sec. or slower, then
Nikkor lens, automatic
use flash or
is
not.
is
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Lens Compatibility
Autolocus
AF
Nikkor lenses
(except
AF
Nikkor lenses for F3AF)
AI-P Nikkor lens
AI-type Nikkor lenses x
Series E lenses x
Retle
l(
Nikkor lenses
PC
-Nikkor lenses.)
Medical-Nikkor 120mm f
Teleconverters
(except T
C-
16/TC-16A)
.)
/4
Focusing
Manual w/electronic
fo
cusing confirmation
Manual
Program Shutt
auto auto auto
Exposure Control
er-
priority Aperture-priority
Manual
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
x
x x
x
x
x
Ll.l)
Ll.l
0
Ll.2)
0
Ll.3)
)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Camera
exposure indicator
exposure using the lens aperture ring and
camera
0
's
exposure meter does not operate and
LED
's
shutter speed dial
0
s do not appear. Set
0
0
1) With maximum aperture of f/5
2) Unless lenses a
re
shifted.
.6
or faster.
3) With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or fast
4) Some lenses cannot be used_
50
er.
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ACCESSORY COMPATIBILITY-
----
- -
--
----
The following accessories cannot be used with the Nikon
N4004s.
* Cords that connect to sync terminal
* Accessories that connect
to
remote terminal
* Cable releases
* Neckstrap
AN-1
(leather)
* Others: .
PF-1-3,
Accessories exclusively designed for other cameras
-
If
directly on the lens mount of the N4004s, exposure indicator
LEDs do not appear. Set aperture using lens aperture ring.
Fi
multi-sensor metering. Use centerweighted metering (AEL
button or manual exposure mode).
PH-3, P8-2 ,
accessories such as close-up attachments are mounted
lters with a large exposure factor may affect the camera 's
PK-1-3
, PN-1,
K-2
, 8R-2
- Programmed TTL auto flash and TTL auto flash, including
automatic balanced fill-flash, are not possible with
S8-11,
S8-14 or
ti
-flash sync cord.
mul
-
PK-1, PK-11
on
AF
Nikkor lenses.
- Polarizing
sure; use a circular polarizing
- Special filters, such
autofoeus or for manual focus with electronic focusing
confirmation.
S8-140-even
, 8R-4 and
fi
lters cannot be used for autofoeus or auto expo-
as
with a TTL remote cord or TTL
K-1
Rings cannot be mounted directly
filter.
soft focus filters, cannot be used for
S8-21
,
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EXPOSUREVALUE(EV)----------------------
--------
Exposure consists of shutter control and aperture control.
The N4004s olfers a range of speeds from 1/2000 second to 1
second, with each setting twice as fast as the next slower speed.
Faster speeds allow less light to pass; slower speeds admit more
light.
Aperture control enables you to vary the lens aperture opening
from large to small, with larger apertures allowing more light to
pass, and sma
Th
e standard aperture settings are
f16,
f22,
For simplicity, shutter/apertu
in
shutter speed from 1/125 to
duces the light by 1/2. Similarly, changing aperture from f4 to
f5.6 reduces the light by 1/2. Each film used has a particular
sensitivity to light, indicated by the
film cartridge.
light value, the camera's Image Ma ster Contro l adjusts the
shutter speed and aperture control so just the right amount of
light reaches the film to produce the correct exposure. That
amount of light
is assigned a number such as EV10,
light, the higher the
52
ll
er apertures allowing less light to pass.
132,
etc.
To
achieve
th~
is
referred to as the Exposure Value or
EV
number.
fl.4
re
gradations are uniform. A change
11250
second, for example, re-
ISO
correct exposure for any particular
EV15,
, f2, f2.
B,
f4,
f5.
number shown
etc. The brighter the
6,
on
EV
fB,
fll,
the
and
Each
EV
aperture combinations. If the correct exposure is
example, a setting of 1/250
The same
The preceding explanation should help you understand the charts
found
details-the
of all calculations and automatically sets the exposure control.
Thi
understanding of photography.
number can
EV
in
different parts of this manual. But don't worry about the
Decision Master System of the N4004s takes care
s information is provided only for your reference and a fuller
be
applied to a variety of shutter and
f4
number would represent both settings.
would produce the same exposure.
11125
f5.
6,
for
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EV chart with 50 mm
fl1
.4 lens
ASA
/ ISO 12
ASA/ISO
25
ASA/ISO
50
ASA/ISO
100
ASA/ISO
200
ASA/ISO
AS
400
A/ISO
AS
800
A/ISO
ASA
1600
/ ISO
I
3200
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
f/
~
1.4 1
2 1
-
2.
8
-
4 1
-
5.6
-
8 1
-
11
-
16
1/2 1/4
1/2
1
1/8
1/15
1/4 1/8
1/2 1/4
1/2
1
1/30 1/60
1/15
1/30 1/60
1/
1/8
1/4 1/8
1/2
1/4
1/2
15
1
8 9
1/
125
1/250
1/125 1/250
1/
30 1/60
1/
15
1/8
1/4
1/2 1/4
1
1/500
1/
1/30
1/60
1/
15 1/30
1(8 1(15
1(8
1(4
1/
2
10
125
11
12
1/1000
1/2000
1/1000
1/500
1/250 1/500
1/125
1/250
1/60
1/125
1/30
1/60
1/
15
1/30 1/60
1/8
1/15 1/30
13
14
1/2000
1/2
1/1
000
1/500
1/1000
1/250 1/500
1(125
1(250
1/
1/60
000
125
15
16
(
1/2000
1/1000 1/2000
1(1000
1/500
1/250
1/500
1/125
1/250
shutter
17
speed)
1/2000
1/
1000
1/500
18
1/2000
1/1000
19
1(2000
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GLOSSARY------------------
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AEL (Auto Exposure Lock): AEL
small dark subjects against a bright background or for shooting
dramatic sunset scenes. When AEL
priority or aperture-priority auto exposure mode, camera automatically switches to centerweighted metering.
AF
illuminator: When existing light
and the camera
S8-22/S8
provides enough subject contrast to enable the N4004s
autofocus system to function as though
Centreweighted metering: In manual mode, or when the
button
is
cally switches to centreweighted metering. This secondary
metering system places special emphasis on brightness within
the 12mm-diameter central area of the viewfinder, making the
N4004s exceptionally versatile for a wide variety of subjects.
Decision Master System: Nikon's exclusive optoelectronic
system integrates camera and lens computers to provide full
automatic control of all camera and lens operations, from autofocus to auto exposure, built-in TTL flash, built-
OX
film setting, film loading and power rewind.
cally carries out such advanced techniques
compensation and balanced fill-flash .
54
is
-2
used
set for autofocus mode, the S8-24/S8-23/
0's AF illuminator turns
in
auto exposure modes, the camera automati-
is
recommended for shooting
is
used
in
program, shutter-
is
below a certain level
on
automatically and
it
were daytime.
in
motor drive,
It
even automati-
as
exposure
AEL
Depth of field: The zone of acceptable sharpness
and behind the subject
field can be increased by using small apertures (large f-numbers)
or short focal-length lenses, or by taking the picture from farther
To
away.
f-numbers), long focal-length lenses, and/or near subjects.
OX-code: Film information code printed
The N4004s automatically senses the film speed (ISO 25 to
5000) of OX-coded film the instant f
EV system: See page
Balanced fill-flash: Subjects lit from behind or near a window
normally appear too dark
you use a flash for fill-in lighting. Although conventional automatic fill-flash system often result
background may be washed out of dark. The Decision Master
System of the N4004s performs balanced fill-flash with the
multi-sensor metering, so both subject and background are
correctly exposed, to produce a well-balanced picture.
f-number: Number which indicates brightness of film plane
image.
32, etc. Changing one step to the next largest number (i.e., from
f11
lower number doubles brightness.
reduce depth of field use large apertures (small
The
f-number series
to
f16)
decreases image brightness
on
which the lens
52
and
53.
in
photographs, so
is
1.4,
is
on
ilm is
loaded.
in
well-exposed subjects, the
2,
2.8,
4,
by
in
focused. Depth of
the film cartridge .
5.6,
1/2; moving to next
front of
it
is recommended
8, 11, 16, 22,
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Guide numbers: The number given to a flashbulb or electronic
speedlight unit to indicate its power. A guide number may be
in
quoted
being used. Quoted guide numbers assume a relatively efficient
reflector surrounding the flash source,
ISO:
(speed with which
arithmetical, with a film speed of
IS0100, and half the speed of
meters or feet, and depends
The international standard for representing film sensitivity
it
reacts to light). The
on
the speed of the film
in
an
average-sized room.
ISO
IS0
200 being twice as fast
IS0400
film.
film speed scale
as
LED: Abbreviation of Light-Emitting Diode. Used to provide
indications inside the camera viewfinder.
Multi-sensor metering: Nikon
on
Drawing
Nikon has incorporated a unique multi-sensor light meter into
the N4004s. The multi sensor provides additional information
to
Decision Master System by dividing the scene into three
areas to instantly and automatically gauge brightness and
contrast. This enables the N4004s
lighting situations, including high-contrast or backlit scenes,
or scenes with a bright sun
its rich experience of auto exposure technology,
's
exclusive metering system.
to
handle all kinds
in
the
picture
.
of
TTL: Abbreviation of Through-The-Lens. Most
have built-in meters which measure light after
through the lens, a feature that enables exposure readings to
be taken from the actual image about to
whatever the lens' angle of view and regardless of whether
a filter is used.
is
TTL auto flash mode:
measures flash light,
shuts off the flash when measurement indicates correct exposure. Because the sensor that controls the flash receives light
through the lens, this mode can
fill-in flash, multiple flash photography, etc. The major advantage
of this mode
ng
setti
is
s that will give correct exposure.
In
this mode, the camera
as
reflected by the subject
be
used for bounce photography,
that you can use a wide range of aperture
SLR
it
has passed
be recorded
's
on
cameras
on
film,
light sensor
the film, and
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SPECIFICATIONS------------------
Type of camera
Picture format
Lens mount
Lens
Focus modes
Autofocus
Autofocus detection
system
Autofocus detection
range
Autofocus actuation
method
Autofocus lock
Focusing confinnation
56
Integral-motor autofocus
lens reflex with built-in TTL flash
24
mm x 36 mm (standard
format)
Nikon bayonet mount
AF Nikkor lenses (except
80mm
f/2.
8,
autofocus converter TC-16/TC-16A),
and non-AF Nikkor lenses (with limitation) available
Autofocus, and manual focus with
focusing confirmation
TTL phase detection system using
Nikon Advanced
Approx.
Single servo
Possible
Available
an
AF Nikkor, mountable Nikkor and
Series E lens with a maximum
aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
200mm f/3.5 IF-ED,
EV
-1
to
in
manual focus mode with
AM
200 sensor
EV17
35mm
35
AF
(at I
mm film
-Nikkor
SO
100
single-
and
)
Exposure metering
Exposure meter switch
Metering range
Exposure modes
Program auto
exposure control
Shutter-priority auto
exposure control
Aperture-priority auto
exposure control.
Manual exposure
control
Shutter
Shutter release
Multi-sensor metering (for ensuring
correct automatic operation
program, shutter-priority and aperture-
priority modes); Centerweighted
exposure measurement (tor manual
exposure mode or when using the
AEL button
or aperture-priority auto exposure
mode)
Activated by lightly pressing shutter
re
lease button ; stays
8 sec. after lifting finger from button
EV1 -EV19
Program auto, shutter-priority auto,
aperture -priority auto and manual
exposure modes
Normal or high-speed programs auto-
matically selected; both shutter speed
and aperture are set automatica lly
Aperture automatically
selected to match manually set
shutter speed
Shutter speed automatically selected
to match manually set aperture
Both aperture and shutter speed are
set manually
Electronically controlled vertical-travel
focal-plane shutter
Electromagnetic
in
program, shutter-priority
at I
SO
100
in
on
for approx.
with f/1.4 lens
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Shutter speeds
Viewfinder
Eyepiece
Focusing
Viewfinder information
Auto
Film
Film
cover
screen
exposure
speed
speed
lock
range
setting Automatically set by D
Step less speeds from 1/2000 to 1 sec.
on
program auto and aperture-priority
auto; lithium niobate oscillator-controlled discrete speeds from
on
1 sec.
manua
exposure at B setting
Fi
magnification with 50mm lens set at
infinity ; 9
Model DK-5 prevents stray light from
entering viewfinder
Nikon new BriteView screen with
central focus brackets for autofocus
operation
Green focus indicator
ing, red exposure indicator
over- and underexposure warning,
and correct exposure; red flash readylight for flash photography
Available via pressing the
while the meter is
metering selec ted when the AEL
button is pressed)
ISO
ISO
(
non-
shutter-priority auto and
l;
electronically controlled long
xed eyelevel pentaprism type: 0.8 x
2%
frame coverage
on
25 to 5000 for DX-coded film
100
is
automatically set for all
DX
-coded films)
11
2000 to
LED
for focus-
LED
shows
AEL
X-
coded film
button
(centreweighted
Film
loading
Film
advance
Frame
counter
Film
rewind
Self-timer
Reflex
mirror
Camera
back
Accessory
Built-in
TTL
shoe
flash
Film automatically advances to frame
1 when shutter release button is de-
pressed once ;
rotates to show that film is loaded and
being advanced properly
Film automatically advances one
frame at appro
shutter is released;
stops automatically at end of film roll
Accumulative type: automatically
reset when camera back is opened
Automatically rewound by builtmotor
Electronically controlled; approx.
exposure delay; blinking
self-timer operation; cance
Automatic, instant-return type
Hinged back;
firmation window and film advance
indicator
Standard ISO-type with hot-shoe
contact, ready-light contact, TTL flash
contact, monitor contact
Guide
and meters); angle of coverage:
5mm
3
TTL auto flash is possible
and shutter-priority auto modes; TTL
auto flash
priority auto and manual modes
fi
lm advance indicator
x.
0.4 seconds when
fi
lm advance
in
LED
indicates
ll
able
fi
lm cartridge con-
nu
mber:
12
(at I
SO
100
, 2
lens or longer; programmed
is
possible
in
in
aperture-
program
10
sec.
0°C
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Flash synchronization
Flash indication
Autofocus flash
photography
Power source
58
Automatically set to 1/100sec.
in
program auto or aperture-priority auto
mode, or when shutter is set
1I125sec. or faster
in
auto or manual mode;
is set to 8, or
1/60sec. or slower in
to
shutter-priority
if
shutter speed
shutter-priority auto or manual mode,
shutter fires at speed set.
Flash ready-light blinks when flash
re
commended (scene darker than
EV10
at I
SO
100,
ss
brightne
100
where the center portion is darker
or a scene with
of
EV10
or higher at I
is
SO
than other areas by more than 1 EV)
and lights up when built
accessory Nikon speedlight
-i
n
TTL
flash or
is
ready
to fire
Pos
sible only with Nikon Autofocus
Speedlight
S8-24, S8-23, S8-22 and
S8-20
Four
AA
-type batteries
Number of 36·exposure film rolls per set of fresh batteries
(approx.)
For Autofocus operat i
range from infinity
(00)
infinity
Batteries
AA
manganese (
Ni
Zinc-carbon
before each shot
-type Alkaline-
Cd (KR-AA)
LR
(S
Dimensions
Weight (body only)
Specifications and design
on
with AF Nikkor
(00)
to the closest distance and back to
06)
UM-
3)
With AF Nikkor
Without flash
at
68°F
50 8
16 15
20
or
50mm
at 14°F at 68°F
1
154(W)x 102(H)x 65.
[6.1
(W) x 4.0(H) x 2.6(
Approx . 650g (22.9 oz.)
s are subject
len
s covering the full
35-70mm
113_3·4_5
111
_8
With 50% flash
at 14°F
20
7
8
5(D)mm
D) in.]
to
change without notice.
5
4
-
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VIEWFINDER
INFORMATION--------------
Exposure mode
. Iights up
Focus indicator LED . blinks Autofocus impossible
. disappears Rear/front focus (shutter does not lock
O lights up Correct exposure
O blinks
+ lights up
Exposure indicator LEOs - lights
Ready·light LED
up
+-
blink
alternately
+O
light up
O-
light up
J blinks
(before shooting)
J disappears
J lights up
J blinks
(after shot)
c=::::J
Shutter
is
locked
Program auto
Camera shake
warning warning
I Shutter·priority auto I Aperture·priority auto
In
focus
I
-
Too
bright for auto exposure Over ( + 1
Too
dark for auto exposure Under ( - -
Lens aperture not set
Camera shake
I
-
-
Flash recommended (when built·in flash
8eyond acceptab
S8·19
is
set
Recharging (shutter does not lock with external speedlight)
External speedlight not set
to
8 or 8 (EM)
le
film speed range for
TTL
I
Recharged
to
TTL
J
In
sufficient light for correct exposure
In
manual focusing)
to
minimum
Over
Under
or
external speedlight
photography (over IS0400)
S8·19
is
set
External speedlight not set
to
8 or 8 (EM)
is
Manual
-
EV
- )
EV)
(+ 1-+ 1/3EV)
(-1I3-
-1
OFF)
to
TTL
EV)
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whole or
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in
in
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