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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TAKING PICTURE WITH TYPE OF TTL AUTO FLASH ........106-107 BASIC SHOOTING ..............19-24 EXPOSURE MODE ...........55-57 IMPRINTED DATE/TIME ..........90 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH NIKON SPEEDLIGHTS ..108 REWINDING FILM ..............24-25 OPERATION IN MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE....58-60 ADJUSTING DATE/TIME ............91 NOTES ON FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY .......109 GENERAL FUNCTIONS ...........26-71...

  • Page 3: Foreword

    Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, you will enjoy advanced flash photography and make better flash pictures than ever before. Once you know the names of the parts of your new Nikon Get to know your F70/F70 camera, but before using it, be sure to read this manual F70/F70 , as well as their functions and the camera’s other...
  • Page 4 !i Shutter release button Manual focus (pp. 40-42) 3 Lens release button !o Power switch 4 Remote terminal: For optional Nikon Remote Cord MC- @p Vari-Program symbols @q Vari-Program (Ps)/film rewind button (pp. 62-67 for Vari- 5 Flash lock-release button...
  • Page 5 !e Flash Output Level Compensation shows Focus Tracking; also * These symbols displayed in each Area in the Function Zone, are selected with Nikon Command Input !r Exposure compensation indicates that a moving subject is Control System. See pages 10 to 11.
  • Page 6 Function Zone F70/F70 's Command Input Control System Using FUNCTION and SET/ buttons plus command dial, set desired functions/modes indicated in LCD panel Function Turn on the camera. Press and hold FUNCTION button. The Function Area While holding FUNCTION button, rotate command dial...

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    Remove camera body cap and front and rear lens caps. • When mounting/removing lens, make sure that the camera's power is turned off and avoid direct sunlight. • See page 112 for Nikon lens compatibility chart.

  • Page 8: Installing Batteries Checking Battery Power

    INSTALLING BATTERIES CHECKING BATTERY POWER Insert two CR123A lithium batteries Close the cover by pushing until it Slide power switch to ON position, and confirm that a full with "+" and "–" ends positioned as clicks. About exposure meter battery mark ( ) appears on LCD panel, indicating illustrated inside the cover.

  • Page 9: Loading Film

    LOADING FILM The loading film procedure on pages 16 to 17 shows how to load film with auto film speed setting for DX- coded films. • To avoid fogging film (especially high-ISO film), do not load/unload film in direct sunlight. •...

  • Page 10: Basic Shooting

    BASIC SHOOTING This section features the settings for most common picture-taking situations when AF Nikkor (including AF-S/AF-I Nikkor) lenses are used: Film advance mode: single-frame shooting Metering: Matrix Metering Focus Area: Wide Focus mode: Single Servo AF Exposure mode: Auto-Multi Program •...
  • Page 11 (including Vari-Program): Auto-Multi Program ( ) • Metering system pp. 43-45 Flash sync mode Normal (If accessory Nikon Although the viewfinder covers approx. 92% of the • Exposure mode pp. 46-60 Speedlight attached is set at image area of the actual photograph, a negative film will •...
  • Page 12 Use position–––Lens setting error alert: Nikon ND or similar filter. a Nikon Speedlight, higher ISO film or Lens is not set to smallest aperture lens with faster aperture, whichever is setting, so shutter is locked. Set lens to suitable.

  • Page 13: Rewinding Film

    REWINDING FILM To take picture, fully depress shutter release button. When film reaches its end of roll, film advance stops Press IN button and Ps button to start film rewind. During After rewind automatically stops, confirm the frame Camera automatically advances film by one frame, and automatically and shutter locks.

  • Page 14: General Functions

    (with a DX-coded film installed) GENERAL FUNCTIONS Manual film speed setting This chapter explains the various modes of the F70/F70 camera’s operation. Please review it thoroughly. The F70/F70D offers two ways to set film speed—automatic Mode Area and blinks. Then hold SET/ button...

  • Page 15: Film Advance Mode

    • For subjects of equal brightness: the closer one will be automatically switched over to single-frame shooting ( ). In When built-in flash is activated or accessory Nikon depressed. To take the next shot, lift your finger from the focused.

  • Page 16: Focus Mode

    • If you set focus mode selector to AF with a non-AF Nikkor lens, blinks in LCD panel, telling you to set The Nikon F70/F70D has two autofocus modes, focus-priority manual focus mode. Single Servo AF and release-priority Continuous Servo AF.
  • Page 17 • Single Servo AF is convenient for off-centre subjects. See pages 36 to 37. • After shooting with the film advance mode selector set , you do not have to remove your finger from shutter release button for the next shot. Slightly lift your finger from the button (but maintaining the button in the half-depressed position) then fully depress it to release the shutter again.
  • Page 18 • As focus is not locked in Continuous Servo AF, to take an off-centre subject, select Single Servo AF. (Pages 36 to 37). • With a moving subject, depending on subject status and lens in use, slightly out-of-focus pictures may result.

  • Page 19: Autofocus With Main Subject Off Centre

    AUTOFOCUS WITH MAIN SUBJECT OFF CENTRE As previously noted, in Single Servo autofocus, focus is locked as long as shutter release button is kept lightly pressed. Use this feature for off-centre subjects. • If there is substantial difference of brightness between subject and background, switch to Centre-Weighted or Spot Metering and use AE-L button.

  • Page 20: Special Focusing Situations

    (pp. 36-37). Or, use a Nikon AF (pp. 36-37). Focus manually with clear matte field. Speedlight (SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-23, SB-22s, SB-22 or SB-20) to perform autofocus with Speedlight’s...

  • Page 21: Manual Focus

    The Electronic Rangefinder enables you to see focus status with the viewfinder indications while you are rotating the lens focusing ring. It works with most Nikon lenses (including AF Nikkor when operated manually) which have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. (For a complete list of usable lenses, see LENS COMPATIBILITY CHART on p.

  • Page 22: Exposure Metering System

    (pages 46 to 60). With D-type Nikkor lenses (including AF-S/ centred is also considered in the computation. By analyzing these data, the F70/F70D’s built-in microcomputer is able to AF-I Nikkor lenses), 3D Matrix Metering is automatically provide correct exposure even in extremely complex lighting activated.

  • Page 23: Setting Metering System

    SETTING METERING SYSTEM The Nikon F70/F70 has three type of exposure metering blinks. Then hold SET/ button and rotate systems–– Matrix Metering, Centre-Weighted Metering and command dial to set desired symbol. Set for Matrix Centre-Weighted Metering Spot Metering Spot Metering.

  • Page 24: Exposure Mode

    One change in shutter speed either doubles or halves Priority Auto ( ), and Manual ( ) exposure modes. Nikon lenses that have a built-in CPU (AF Nikkor and AI-P the amount of light transmitted. For example, a shutter speed Nikkor lenses).
  • Page 25 LCD and modify the recommended exposure Note that Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode operates only settings. with Nikon lenses that have a built-in CPU (AF Nikkor and AI-P For Manual exposure operation, see pages 58 to 60 Nikkor lenses).

  • Page 26: Setting Exposure Mode

    Progam option, when the built-in flash pops up/returns to down-position, when an accessory Nikon Speedlight is turned To activate Vari-Program, use Ps button. For details, see page 62. off, when QR number is recalled, or when camera power is turned off.

  • Page 27: Operation In Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

    OPERATION IN SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE Set lens to its minimum aperture Hold FUNCTION button and rotate command dial until the Function Area indicator Remove finger from SET/ button, and rotate command Look inside viewfinder, compose and lightly press shutter setting (highest f-number).

  • Page 28: Operation In Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

    Select higher shutter speed or Select slower shutter speed, or use use Nikon ND filter. built-in flash or accessory Nikon Speedlight. To take a picture, fully depress Hold FUNCTION button and rotate command dial until the Remove finger from SET/ button and set lens to desired f- shutter release button.
  • Page 29 With lenses having no auto diaphragm such as PC- very steady, use a tripod or use the built-in flash or an Nikkor lenses: Switch to Manual exposure mode (pages accessory Nikon Speedlight. Selecting a wider aperture If green mark appears––Flash photography 58 to 60).

  • Page 30: Operation In Manual Exposure Mode

    Over +1EV +1EV +1/3EV release button. Electronic analog display blinks when the shutter speed/ aperture set on the camera is beyond the metering range of the ±0EV -2/3EV Below -1EV F70/F70...

  • Page 31: Using Vari-Program

    's Auto-Multi Program is designed to coordinate exposure by changing shutter speed. the selection of shutter speed and aperture for average The F70/F70D's Vari-Program control offers eight programs: With lenses having no auto diaphragm such as PC- situations. It guides the exposure control system into using...

  • Page 32: Setting Vari-Program

    SETTING VARI-PROGRAM Use Nikkor lenses with CPU such as AF Nikkor or AI-P- When Vari-Program is set, camera settings are automatically To cancel Vari-Program Nikkor lenses and be sure to set lens aperture to the reset as follows: While pressing Ps button and rotate command dial until Vari- minimum setting.

  • Page 33: Vari-Program Selection Guide

    VARI-PROGRAM SELECTION GUIDE Close-Up Program Portrait Program Hyperfocal Program Landscape Program Use this Program when you are taking pictures up close—a Use this Program whenever you are taking pictures of people. It Use this Program when photographing landscapes and other Use this Program whenever you're making a picture of a distant flower, an ornamental detail, a butterfly, or if you are copying a creates an artistically blurred background to accentuate your...
  • Page 34 Sport Program Silhouette Program Night Scene Program Motion Effect Program Use to freeze the action. Recommended for use with Effective only when the background is bright and the subject is Use this Program in the evening or at night. Use this Program to express movement. Stationary subjects Continuous Servo AF (page 34).

  • Page 35: Flash Sync Mode

    FLASH SYNC MODE For flash photography with the built-in flash, the F70/F70 offers five flash sync Normal Sync Red-Eye Reduction Slow Sync Rear-Curtain Sync modes. Hold FUNCTION button and rotate command dial until the Function Area For most flash-shooting situations.

  • Page 36: Qr (Quick Recall) Function

    QR (QUICK RECALL) FUNCTION Settings for film advance mode, focus area, focus mode, memorised on the F70/F70 's microcomputer for easy recall. About No. 0 metering system, exposure mode (including Vari-Program), Four numbers are provided: 0 for the permanent default flash sync mode and exposure compensation function can be settings;...

  • Page 37: Special Functions

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Exposure compensation is a photographic technique that enables you to vary the final exposure settings from those measured by the camera’s light meter. Nikon’s 3D Matrix Metering employs methods of exposure calculation that automatically apply exposure compensation, depending upon SPECIAL FUNCTIONS scene brightness and contrast, and distance information.

  • Page 38: Auto Exposure Lock Function With Ae-L Button

    AUTO EXPOSURE LOCK FUNCTION WITH AE-L BUTTON In the auto exposure mode, when you want to control exposure based on the brightness of a specific area within the scene, use Auto Exposure Lock function. For Auto Exposure Lock function, it is recommended that you should switch the metering system to Centre-Weighted or Spot.

  • Page 39: To Obtain Meter Reading For Aparticular Subject In Manual Exposure Mode

    TO OBTAIN METER READING FOR A PARTICULAR SUBJECT IN MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE In Manual exposure mode, if you want to set exposure as desired on a particular subject, switch metering system to Centre-Weighted or Spot and use the following method. Lightly press shutter release button.

  • Page 40: Exposure Compensation Function

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION FUNCTION To modify exposure control (i.e., from the ISO standard) use the exposure compensation function. You can modify exposure control from -5EV to +5EV in steps is possible. In flash photography, flash output level is also compensated. After taking your photographs, be sure to reset the control to "0"...

  • Page 41: All Mode Exposure Bracketing

    ALL MODE EXPOSURE BRACKETING In situations where you might find it difficult to obtain a proper First shot is taken. Second shot is taken. Third shot is taken. exposure, All Mode Exposure Bracketing lets you shoot the same subject at three different exposures, with a varying exposure compensation degree of 0.3 EV, 0.5 EV, 0.7 EV or 1 If you set a compensation degree of 0.5 EV, for example, you will take three pictures, the first shot having a -0.5 EV...

  • Page 42: Long Time Exposure Using Setting

    To avoid camera shake, which may cause picture blur, use a In Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode, aperture will tripod. Use of remote control accessories such as Nikon vary. Remote Cord MC-12B, Modulite Remote Control Set ML-2, In Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual exposure mode, etc.

  • Page 43: Self-Timer Operation

    SELF-TIMER OPERATION • When using any Auto exposure mode, attach the eyepiece cover (provided) to the viewfinder eyepiece before setting self-timer. The eyepiece cover prevents Fully depress shutter release button. The self-timer LED Press self-timer (SET/ ) button and confirm that starts stray light from entering viewfinder and affecting blinking in LCD panel.

  • Page 44: Panorama-Size Shooting (For Use With F70 D Only)

    PANORAMA-SIZE SHOOTING (for use with F70 only) IMPORTANT NOTES ON PANORAMA PICTURES In some cases, your local film processing lab may not be able 1) If an entire roll consists of panorama-size pictures, be If your photo shop can only process either panorama- or In a panorama picture, only the middle portion of each to handle the printing of panorama-size pictures.

  • Page 45: Taking Panorama Pictures

    IMPRINTING DATE/TIME (for use with F70 only) TAKING PANORAMA PICTURES MODE SELECT ADJUST You can imprint Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, Month/ Available displays Day/Year or Day/Month/Year on your picture. To select display and/or adjust date/time, use buttons on the camera back. QUARTZ D...

  • Page 46: Taking Picture With Imprinted Date/Time

    TAKING PICTURE WITH IMPRINTED DATE/TIME ADJUSTING DATE AND TIME Position of imprinted date/time Push MODE button to choose Push SELECT button so year Push ADJUST button to set the desired display. To set date, choose section starts blinking indicating that year.

  • Page 47: Replacing Battery For Imprinting Function

    "fill-flash." With the F70/F70 's built-in flash or any dedicated Nikon Speedlight, you can perform advanced fill-flash technique, Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi-Sensor. This assures a correct and well-balanced exposure of both the main subject and the background.

  • Page 48: Using Built-In Flash

    5 sec. or shorter. This may impair flash Balanced Fill-Flash. Flash output is properly compensated to mode, the F70/F70D's built-in flash performs 3D Multi-Sensor performance. If you fire the flash 20 consecutive times produce a natural fill-flash effect.

  • Page 49: Built-In Flash Operation

    BUILT-IN FLASH OPERATION Press the flash lock-release to Set metering system to Matrix ( ) and set exposure mode as desired. Then set Compose and lightly press shutter release button. Confirm that ready-light (red ) Make sure the subject is within the release and activate the built-in flash shooting distance range (page flash sync mode as desired.(See page 68).

  • Page 50: Flash Shooting Distance Range

    FLASH SHOOTING DISTANCE RANGE SHUTTER SPEED/APERTURE FOR EACH EXPOSURE MODE When setting shutter speed and aperture, refer to the following table. ISO film speed Camera's exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture Flash shooting distance range Guide number Automatically controlled from 1/125 sec. Set lens to its minimum aperture.

  • Page 51: Flash-Illuminated Subject Brighter Or Darker

    –3 EV to +1 EV in steps. • Flash Output Level Compensation can be set only when the built-in flash is activated or when attached Nikon Speedlight is turned on. To complete setting, remove your finger from SET/ After shooting, be sure to reset amount of compensation Activate the built-in flash or turn on the attached Nikon button.

  • Page 52: Flash Exposure Bracketing

    +0.5 EV. • Flash Exposure Bracketing can be set only when the built-in flash is activated or when attached Nikon Speedlight is turned Remove your finger from SET/ button to complete setting. • When using Flash Exposure Bracketing with Exposure After three shots are taken, Flash Exposure Bracketing is automatically canceled.

  • Page 53: Usable Lenses With Built-In Flash

    USING ACCESSORY NIKON SPEEDLIGHTS USABLE LENSES WITH BUILT-IN FLASH SPEEDLIGHT COMPATIBILITY The table below shows the available flash modes for each Nikon Speedlight. Usable AF Nikkor lenses (including D-type Usable non-AF Nikkor lenses When using Programmed lenses) • AI-type (including AI-S and AI-modified) 28mm to 200mm...

  • Page 54: Type Of Ttl Auto Flash

    TYPE OF TTL AUTO FLASH With the Nikon Speedlight set for TTL auto flash (see chart on page 105 for compatibility), Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash (including 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and Centre-Weighted Fill-Flash/Spot Fill-Flash) or Standard TTL Flash is performed.

  • Page 55: What You Can Do With Nikon Speedlights

    • For multiple flash photography using the F70/F70 , if the The main features and functions are listed below. • Use only Nikon Speedlights. Other units may damage the electric current in the synchro circuit exceeds a certain level, camera’s electrical circuits due to incompatible voltage you may not be able to take a second shot after taking the requirements*, electric contact alignment or switch phase.

  • Page 56: Ev Charts For Flash Photography

    (a) Auto-Multi Program (b) Shutter-Priority Auto MISCELLANEOUS (c) Aperture-Priority Auto The Nikon F70/F70 is a high-performance, precision instrument, designed to give you superior pictures. You’ll want to take good care of your camera to ensure the best performance. Take time to review this section thoroughly, and you will add to the pleasure of 30"...

  • Page 57: Lenses

    R *2 PK-12, PK-13 and PN-11) *15 Stop-down exposure measurement will be performed. *16 PK-1, PK-2, PK-3 and PN-1 Rings cannot be attached to the F70/F70 camera. PK-11 Ring cannot R Compatible be attached to AF Nikkor lenses. Those rings may damage CPU contacts. Use PK-11A for AF Nikkor X Incompatible lenses instead of PK-11.

  • Page 58: Accessory Compatibility

    • AF Teleconverter TC-16A 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill- • Linear polarizing filters are not compatible with the viewing * Can be modified, at nominal charge, for use with the F70/F70 . Contact an authorised Nikon Flash. D-type AF Nikkor lenses are system used in Nikon autofocus cameras.

  • Page 59: Camera Care Tips

    (moth repellent). In a humid flash condenser in peak moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner. Wipe in a authorised Nikon dealer or environment, store the camera inside a vinyl bag with a condition, fire the flash a circular motion from centre to outer edge, taking care not to service centre.

  • Page 60: Notes On Batteries

    Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of the camera other than as specified in this manual. 5. When replacing batteries, 6.

  • Page 61: Specifications

    EV -1 to EV 20 for Matrix and Program, Close-Up Program, Sport BriteView screen III; fixed Lens Nikkor and Nikon lenses having (at ISO 100 with Centre-Weighted metering; EV 3 to Program, Silhouette Program, Night Viewfinder information Focus area, focus indications, Nikon F mount* f/1.4 lens)
  • Page 62 Approx. 25 (30) Approx. 20 (25) of all exposures Dimensions (WxHxD) F70: Approx. 151 x 103 x 70mm * At shutter speeds of 1/250 sec. or higher in Built-in TTL flash Guide number: 14m (at ISO 100); : Approx. 151 x 103 x 71mm the Manual exposure and Manual focus flash coverage: 28mm or longer lens;...

  • Page 63: Lcd Panel/Viewfinder Indications

    Speedlight flash mode to TTL, or set the An exposed DX-coded film left in the film cartridge Locked. blinks in the LCD panel. Locked. panel* when accessory Nikon camera's exposure to a mode other than chamber. Remove film cartridge. Speedlight is used. Programmed Auto.
  • Page 64 Programmed Auto or Can be released. very steady, use a tripod or use the built-in flash or Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure mode. an accessory Nikon Speedlight. Selecting a wider blinks in Auto exposure mode. Can be released. Overexposure possible.
  • Page 65 Spot. ABOUT LCD Your subject is too dark. Use built-in flash or Nikon • The F70/F70 uses a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) of the • At high temperatures of 60˚C or above, the display turns Green lights up inside the viewfinder.

  • Page 66: Glossary

    Exposure bracketing exposure modes. (See "Exposure bracketing".) maintaining correct exposure. Nikkor lenses that send to the F70/F70D’s microcomputer the Shooting the same subject at a range of different exposures. Distance Information used for 3D Matrix Metering or 3D Multi- The F70/F70D camera provides All Mode Exposure Bracketing...
  • Page 67 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32, etc., and each change results in A method of flash photography which combines flash the flash is fired in flash shooting. The F70/F70D’s flash sync a doubling or halving of the amount of light transmitted by the...
  • Page 68 With built-in flash or dedicated Nikon TTL Speedlight, the When F70/F70 camera is used with D-type AF Nikkor lenses, background. Using a slower shutter speed with the flash brings F70/F70D camera performs Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash and 3D Matrix Metering will be performed.
  • Page 69 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorisation from NIKON CORPORATION. NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8331, JAPAN...

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