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- Page 2 NOMENCLATURE Finder mounting clam ps Maximum aperture indicator Shutter-speed dial aperture control contacts Extra-long exposure scale Threaded sync terminal Shutter-speed scale Neckstrap eyelet Mirror lockup lever Lens mounting index Depth-of-field preview button Lens release button Self-timer aperture control coupling Timer index Reflex mirror Timer scale...
- Page 3 F ocusi ng ri ng Aperture/Distance scale index Depth-of-field ind icators Meter coupling prong Distance scale Finder release lever Aperture ring ASA film-speed scale film-speed index ring External "correct exposure" indicator Ready-light contact Shutter-release button T-L fingerguard Film rewind knob Film rewind crank Frame counter ccessory shoe...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Foreword ....Metering range ..24 Preparation for use ..Extreme low-light metering ..Installing the batteries . -
Page 5: Foreword
FOREWORD The Nikon F2SB Photomic camera offers the serious photographer ultimate in quality, performance, con- venience and versatility. At the same time, it is engineer- ed to take the guesswork out of photography with auto- matic features anyone can learn use in minutes. -
Page 6: Preparation For Use
PREPARATION FOR USE Insta ing the Batteries Checking the Batteries exposure meter in Photomic finder is powered camera's film-advance lever serves as the ON-OFF by two high-performance silver-oxide batteries mounted switch for the Photomic finder. Thus, to check battery battery chamber the baseplate of the camera. -
Page 7: Loading The Film
When sat isfied that the film is ard f cartridge or a special Nikon reloadable properly feeding a nd is traveling correctly along the fi cassette into the left-ha chamber... -
Page 8: Prior To Shooting
PREPARATION FOR USE- continued adva ncing e f ilm, check t hat t he rewind crank turns Prior to Shooting the direc ti on opp os ite arrow. nk rotation indi ld out rewind crank nd turn it gentl in the di- that film has bee... -
Page 9: Memo Holder
Setting the Film Speed Memo Holder A special holder is provided on the camera back for con- The camera's exposure meter must be adjusted to the speed of film in use to ensure correct measurement; venient storage of information pertinent to the photo- graphy. -
Page 10: Operation Of Camera Controls
1/80 1/2000 sec. are usable. At the "8" setting, shutter speed remains open as long as the The Nikon F2S8 otom ic camera can be to the de- shutter-release button is depressed. (See "Flash Synchro- ~ired shutter speed either... -
Page 11: Film-Advance Lever
Film-Advance Lever Frame Counter frame counter operates automatically to show film-advance lever simu ltaneously advances the film, many frames have been exposed. When the camera back cocks the shutter and operates the frame counter. It opened for loading, the nter is reset "5"... -
Page 12: T-Lfingerguard
OPERATION OF CAMERA CONTROLS-continued T-L Fingerguard Self-Timer The built-in self-timer can be used to trip the shutter The shutter-release button of the Nikon F2SB Photomic after delay of from to 10 seconds. The numbers camera is fitted with fingerguard that also doubles... -
Page 13: Unloading Film
UNLOADING FILM When the frame counter indicates that the last exposure After open ing the camera back, pu II the rewind knob up has been made, when the film-advance lever as far as it will go and remove the film cartridge. -
Page 14: Holding The Camera
HOLDING THE CAMERA Camera shake one of the most common causes sharp pictures, especially at slow shutter speeds. Learn to hold the camera correctly practice steady shutter squeezing. The photos show the best ways to hold the camera sharp pictures. Wrap the fingers the right hand around... -
Page 15: Shutter Release Operation
(Nikon-mount models AR-2, etc.) to the camera, screw may result blurred ph ot ograph. threaded cab Ie connector onto the mount provided around the button. -
Page 16: Focusing
The Nikon Type K screen comes with the camera as standard equipment. focus, turn focusing ring the lens... - Page 17 foc us of foc us...
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Page 18: I Nfrared Photography
(mounting flange front surface) Note Some optics using Nikon's Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass, as well reflex (catadioptric) lenses do not require refocusing for infrared photography. Refer to individu instruction manuals... -
Page 19: Depth Of Field
DEPTH OF FIELD Depth of field refers zone of acceptable focus ex- tending front of, and behind, plane of sharpest focus. Within this zone, image blur negligible and everything may considered as being in sharp focus. Three factors greatly influence the depth of field focal length... -
Page 20: Depth-Of-Field Indicators
DEPTH OF FIELD-continued Depth-of-Field Indicators Depth of field can be read directly from the distance scale in meters or feet with the aid of the color-coded depth-of-field indicators engraved on the lens barrel. Each pair of colored lines on either side of the central distance scale... - Page 21 Lens Depth of Lens at f/16: Sharp focus extended front of/behind extended encompass n subj ect. the entire foreground and backgrou nd...
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Page 22: Exposure Measurement
To determine the correct exposure with Nikon F2SB: Switch ON meter by moving t he fi lm-adva nce lever the 20° standoff position; with this action, one of the indicators will light, indicating... -
Page 24: Exposure Control
EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT-continued Exposure Control Metering Range amount of light reaching the film plane is deter- If the center "correct exposure" fails to illuminate, even after all possible lens-aperture/shutter-speed com- mined by a combination of the lens aperture and shutter speed. Since the two interrelated, different binations have been... -
Page 25: Extreme Low-Light Metering
Extreme Low-Light Metering Time Exposures Niko~ The meter built into the F2SB camera capable To make an exposure longer than seconds, set of metering low-light levels requiring slow shutter shutter-speed selector "B" and turn the T-L finger- speeds of seconds. To meter low-light levels, guard... -
Page 26: High-Contrast Lighting Situations
EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT-continued High-Contrast Lighting Situations Eyepiece Shutter Operation The camera's Photomic finder fitted with an eyepiece When there are substantial brightness differences shutter for special unmanned shooting situations (e.g., tween the main subject and the background, unimpor- remote control, automated shooting with motor drive tant bright spots or dark spots can adversely... - Page 27 '!::"~ ..- - - - -+- - =-- -- -- -- _______ ---- - f5.6 in the center will • Metering with bright area • correct exposure, f irst measure the main subject; cause underexposure the main subject. then, recompose and shoot.
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Page 28: Stop-Down Exposure Measurement
STOP-DOWN EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT With some Nikkor lenses, full-aperture exposure mea- surement is not possible, either because the lens has no automatic diaphragm, or because the lens does not cou- ple with the finder's meter; with certain accessories, too, lens/finder coupling is not possible, thus, preventing full- aperture measurement. - Page 29 For automatic diaphragm lenses with no coupling prong, su ch as the Zoo m-Ni kkor 200 -600mm f/9.5 lens a er-te lephoto lenses using Niko foc using its, se t he camera to e des ired shu tter speed; t hen, depress d ep th-of-ficld p review b stop-dow...
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Page 30: Exposure Compensation Adjustments
-Y:! ample figure shown, ASA 100 is aligned with the mark to provide the correction required when using the Type C screen with the Nikon F2SB Photomic camera and the Fisheye-Nikkor 8mm f/2.8 lens, as indicated the table. - Page 31 Fisheye Widungle NOfmdl Telephoto Zoom Renex h~=<Ti;,----- TeJcpholo...
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Page 32: Adjustments For Film Compensation
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS-continued Adjustments for Film Compensation Some exposure correction necessary when cer- tain types of films are used for copying or photomicro- graphy applications; the amount correction requ ired, however, will depend on the type of fi and the spe- cific ap plication. -
Page 33: Multiple Exposures
MULTIPLE EXPOSURES MIRROR LOCKUP Intentional multiple exposures for creative effects can The reflex mirror must locked position made with Nikon F2SB Photomic camera. take a when using either the Fish eye-N ikkor 6mm f/5.6 or the mUltiple exposure, perform the following: Make the OP Fisheye-Nikkor lOmm f/5.6... -
Page 34: Flash Synchronization
_ + - I Speedlighl Synchro " nnot be used special adapters are necessary when using the Nikon F2SB Photomic camera with the Flash Unit BC-7 with Speedlight Unit SB-2. Both units mount direct- lyon the camera's accessory shoe and they require no sync cords. -
Page 35: Ready-Light
READY -LIGHT FINDER ILLUMINATOR The camera's Photomic finder has a ready-light built in When shooting under low-light levels, the finder's shut- for use with N ikon Speedlight U nits. This unique feature ter speed and aperture indicators (located just below the provides for greater ease of operation during flash photo- viewfinder image) often are difficult to read. -
Page 36: Tips On Camera Care
TIPS ON CAMERA CARE Good camera care is primarily common-sense care. Treat your Nikon F2SB Photomic camera as you would any other precision optical instrument it will provide you years of trouble-free service. Although ruggedly constructed, your camera may be damaged by... - Page 37 situations, always dry the camera thoroughly (and slowly) at room temperature and, then, store cool, dry location. Remember that failure to dry out the camera may result in the growth fungus lens surfaces- condition that will render your camera useless. •...
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Page 38: Changing The Lens
CHANGING THE LENS To remove the lens from the camera, press the lens re- having different maximum apertures, the meter must be lease button and, holding the button depressed, twist the indexed with the maximum aperture setting of the lens lens to the right as far as it will go The lens will come in use. - Page 39 Maximum Aperture Indicator As the lens' aperture ring is turned the maximum aperture position completion of lens/finder cou- pling indexing, the finder displays lens' maximum aperture via the indicator (see figure below). For ex- ample, a lens with maximum aperture of f/2.8 will cause "2.8"...
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Page 40: Changing The Viewfinder
CHANGING THE VIEWFINDER addition to the F2SB Photomic finder included with the camera, six other interchangeable viewfinders available. To remove the F2SB Photomic finder mount of the other units, press the finder release lever inward rotate toward the front (this action releases mounting... -
Page 41: Changing The Focusing Screen
CHANGING THE FOCUSING SCREEN Nineteen d ifferen t types of focusing screens are avai l- ab le for use with the Nikon F2SB otomic camera, each designed to meet specific focusing requ irements. ikon Type K screen comes with the camera as standard equipment. -
Page 42: Focusing Screen Selector Guide
CHANGING THE FOCUSING SCREEN-continued Focusing Screen Selector Guide Type A: Matte Fresnel field with 3mmq>.circul"r Type H: Clear Fresnel field with microprism focus- split-image rangefinder spot and 12mm¢circle. Rap- ing patter over entire screen area Permits and accurate focusing. Excellent for general rapid focusing on any part of the screen with opti- photogra... -
Page 43: Focusing Screen Selector Chart
Focusing Screen Selector Chart Excellent • • ~'''" ..' : I!... Acceptable FiVleye The image is brilliant from edge to edge, but the central rangefinder, ..micro prism or cross-hair area is J8m~ ..dim. Focus on the surrounding .1i"""... -
Page 44: Accessories
Except for the R60, no Nikon filter requires exposure stray light. compensation when used with the Nikon F2SB Photo- attach or remove the snap-on hood, first depress the mic. When using the R60 filter under tungsten light, spring latch which is marked... - Page 45 Eyepiece Correction Lenses Finder Eyecup The nine eyepiece correction lenses designed soft rubber finder eyecup screws directly onto the permit nearsighted and farsighted users to view and finder eyepiece to prevent extraneous light from enter- focus without their glasses. Available ing the viewfinder.
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Page 46: Features/Specifications
Type of camera: 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) Picture format: 24mm x 36mm (35mm film format) Exposure metering: Through-the-Iens, center-weighted, Lens mount: Nikon F mount (bayonet type) full -aperture measurement employing two silicon photo- Lenses available: Nikkor 50mm f/l.4, f/2 55mm f/l.2... - Page 47 THE NIKON WARRANTY The Nikon Worldwide Service Warranty Registration Card which identifies your F2SB Photomic camera by its· serial number your guarantee camera ·you one. Wh en return this card to a Nikon dis- tributor you will receive your Nikon Worldwide Service...