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- Page 1 NIKON F2AS Photomic INSTRUCTION MANUAL WWW.LENSINC.NET...
- Page 2 N O M E N C L A T U R E Extra-long exposure scale EE aperture control contacts Shutter Speeed dial Coupling lever release T-L fingerguard Threaded sync terminal Shutter-speed scale Neckstrap eyelet Mirror lockup lever Depth-of field preview button Lens mounting index Self-timer Lens release button...
- Page 3 Aperture/distance scale index Depth of field indicators Distance scale Focusing ring Aperture ring Meter coupling shoe Aperture direct readout scale Aperture ring Meter couplling ridge EE servo coupling post ASA film-speed scale Finder release lever Shutter-release button Film rewind knob Frame counter Accessory shoe Film-advance lever...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
C O N T E N T S Foreword................5 Metering range ............24 Preparation for use............6 Extreme low-light metering.........25 Installing the batteries ..........6 Time exposure............25 Checking the batteries ........6 Eyepiece shutter operation........26 Loading the film..........7 High-contrast lighting..........26 Prior to shooting..........8 Stop-down exposure measurement........28 Memo holder............9 Exposure compensation adjustment......30 Setting the film speed..........9... -
Page 5: Foreword
At the same time, it is engineered to take the guess- work out of photography with automatic features anyone can learn to use in minutes. To get the most out of your Nikon F2AS Photomic, study the instructions carefully and practice using the controls before you load any film in the camera. -
Page 6: Preparation For Use
PREPARATION FOR USE Installing the Batteries Checking the Batteries The exposure meter in the Photomic finder is powered by The camera’s film-advance lever serves as the ON-OFF switch two high-performance silver-oxide batteries mounted in the for the Photomic finder. To check battery power, perform the battery chamber in the baseplate of the camera. -
Page 7: Loading The Film
O/C tridge or a special Nikon reloadable cassette into the left- key to its normal storage position. (Also, see “Tips on Cam- hand film chamber with the film leader aligned along the era Care”... -
Page 8: Prior To Shooting
PREPARATION FOR USE - continued Prior to Shooting After advancing the film two frames to dispose of the initial portion of the leader, the frame counter at the upper right of the camera will indicate “O”; now, advance the film one more Fold out the rewind crank and turn it gently in the direction frame to prepare the camera for taking the first exposure. -
Page 9: Memo Holder
Memo Holder Setting the Film Speed A special holder is provided on the camera back for conve- The camera’s exposure meter must be adjusted to the speed of nient storage of information pertinent to the photography. A the film in use to ensure correct measurement; thus, a film- piece of paper or the end-flap torn from the film carton can speed scale (ASA graduations) and an index ring are provided be inserted to serve as a reminder of the film type, film speed... -
Page 10: Operation Of Camera Controls
(See “Flash Synchronization” on page 34 The Nikon F2AS Photomic camera can be set to the desired for additional information on flash photography.) shutter speed either before or after the shutter is wound. -
Page 11: Film-Advance Lever
Film-Advance Lever Frame Counter The film-advance lever simultaneously advances the film, The frame counter operates automatically to show how many cocks the shutter and operates the frame counter. It also frames have been exposed. When the camera back is opened switches on the exposure meter in the Photomic finder. -
Page 12: Self-Timer
OPERATION OF CAMERA CONTROLS - continued T-L Fingerguard Self-Timer The shutter-release button of the Nikon F2AS Photomic The built-in self-timer can be used to trip the shutter after a camera is fitted with a fingerguard that also doubles as the delay of from 2 to 10 seconds. -
Page 13: Unloading Film
UNLOADING FILM When the frame counter indicates that the last exposure has After opening the camera back, pull the rewind knob up as far been made, or when the film-advance lever can no longer be as it will go and remove the film cartridge. Note that as the stroked, the roll of film has been fully exposed and it should film advance lever is stroked for the next exposure, the re- be removed. -
Page 14: Holding The Camera
HOLDING THE CAMERA Camera shake is one of the most common causes of unsharp pictures, especially at slow shutter speeds. Learn to hold the “mere correctly and practice steady shutter squeezing. The photos show the best ways to hold the camera for sharp pic- tures. -
Page 15: Shutter Release Operation
To cause camera movement and may result in a blurred photo- attach the cable release (Nikon-mount models AR-2, etc.) to graph. the camera, screw the threaded cable connector onto the mount provided around the button. -
Page 16: Focusing
It also minimizes depth of field so that the image snaps in and out of focus distinctly. The Nikon Type K screen comes with the camera as standard equipment. To focus, turn the focusing ring on the lens until the two halves of the rangefinder image coincide to form a single, crisp image;... - Page 17 In focus Out of focus WWW.LENSINC.NET...
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Page 18: Infrared Photography
Note: Some new optics using Nikon’s Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass, as well as reflex (catadioptric) lenses, do not require refocus- ing for infrared photography. Refer to individual lens instruction manuals for details. -
Page 19: Depth Of Field
DEPTH OF FIELD Depth of field refers to the zone of acceptable focus extend- ing in front of, and behind, the plane of sharpest focus. Within this zone, image blur is negligible and everything may be considered as being in sharp focus. Three factors greatly in- fluence the depth of field: the focal length of the lens in use, the camera-to-subject distance, and the taking aperture. -
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-offield indicators engraved on the lens barrel. Each pair of colored lines on either side of the central distance scale index line corresponds to f/numbers of the same color on the aperture scale. - Page 21 Lens at f/16:Sharp focus is Lens at f/8:Depth of field extended to encompass the extended in front of/be- entire foreground and hind the main subject. background WWW.LENSINC.NET...
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Page 22: Exposure Measurement
EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT The exposure meter of the F2AS Photomic finder utilizes Determining Exposure Nikon’s through-the-lens center-weighted exposure measure- ment at full aperture. The meter reads the light over the en- The finder has three LED exposure indicators visible within tire focusing screen but favors the central 1 2mm-diameter the viewfield (“+”... - Page 23 WWW.LENSINC.NET...
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Page 24: Exposure Control
EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT - continued Exposure Control Metering Range The amount of light reaching the film plane is determined by If the center “correct exposure” LED fails to illuminate, even a combination of the lens aperture and the shutter speed. Since after all possible lens-aperture/shutter-speed combinations the two are interrelated, different combinations will give the have been tried, then the available light is too bright or too... -
Page 25: Extreme Low-Light Metering
When performing low-light metering, be sure to block the Note: Operation with a Nikon cable release (see page 15) can also entry of stray light into the viewfinder by closing the eye- provide for time exposures via the release’s built-in locking func- piece shutter or by continuously viewing through the finder. -
Page 26: Eyepiece Shutter Operation
EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT - continued Eyepiece Shutter Operation H igh-Contrast Lighting S ituations The camera’s Photomic finder is fitted with an eyepiece shut- When there are substantial brightness differences between the ter for special unmanned shooting situations (e.g., remote main subject and the background, unimportant bright spots or control, automated shooting with motor drive and aperture dark spots can adversely influence the finder reading, and thus control unit) requiring protection against the entry of stray... - Page 27 • For correct exposure, first measure the main subject; then, • Metering with a bright area in the center will cause recompose and shoot. underexposure of the main subject. WWW.LENSINC.NET...
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Page 28: Stop-Down Exposure Measurement
STOP-DOWN EPOSURE MEASUREMENT With some Nikkor lenses, full-aperture exposure measurement is not possible, either because the lens has no automatic dia- phragm, or because the lens does not couplewith the finder’s meter;with certain accessories, too, lens/finder coupling is not possible, thus, preventing fullaperture measurement. However, the camera’s Photomic meter can still be used for exposure measurement via the stop-down method. - Page 29 For fixed-aperture lenses, such as Reflex-Nikkor lenses, simply adjust the shutter-speed selector until the center LED indicator comes on. For convenience, shutter speeds can be set at intermediate settings in the 1/80 sec. to 1/2000 sec. speed range for precise exposures. If the meter indicates con- tinuous overexposure, use a neutral density filter or slower film.
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Page 30: Exposure Compensation Adjustment
ASA 100 is aligned with the—1/2 mark to pro- vide the correction required when using the Type C screen with the Nikon F2AS Photomic camera and the Fisheye- Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 lens, as indicated in the table. (When “O”... - Page 31 Screens Lens 6mm F2.8 -1/2 -1/2 -1/2 Fisheye 8mm F2.8 -1/2 -1/2 -1/2 16mm F3.5 -1/2 13mm F5.6 -1/2 15mm F5.6 -1/2 18mm F4 -11/2 -1/2 20mm F4 +1/2 24mm F2 Wideangle 24mm F2.8 +1/2 +1/2 +1/2 +1/2 28mm F2 +1/2 +1/2 28mm F2.8...
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Page 32: Adjustment For Film Compensation
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT-continued Ad justments for Film Compensation Some exposure correction may be necessary when certain types of films are used for copying or photomicrography ap- plications; the amount of correction required, however, will depend on the type of film and the specific application. The following table lists the exposure corrections in Estops re- quired for various film/shooting requirements. -
Page 33: Multiple Exposures
Ilntentional multiple exposures for creative effects can be The reflex mirror must be locked up when using either the made with the N ikon F2AS Photomic camera. To take a Fisheye-Nikkor 6mm f/5.6 or the OP Fisheye-Nikkor 10mm multiple exposure, perform the following: Make the initral f/5.6 lenses, since their rear elements protrude into the cam-... -
Page 34: Flash Synchronization
No special adapters are necessary when using the Nikon F2AS Photomic camera with the Flash Unit BC-7 or with the Speed- light Unit SB-2 or SB-5. For other Nikon flash units with ISO- type hot-shoe contacts, mounting on the camera is via the Flash Unit Coupler AS-1;... -
Page 35: Ready-Light
The camera’s Photomic finder has a ready-light built in I for When shooting under low-light levels, the finder’s shutter use with Nikon Speedlight Units. This unique feature pro- speed indicator (located just below the viewfinder image) is vides for greater ease of operation during flash photo|graphy, often difficult to read. -
Page 36: Tips On Camera Care
TIPS ON CAMERA CARE Good camera care is primarily common-sense care. Treat your Nikon F2AS Photomic camera as you would any other precision optical instrument and it will provide you years of trouble-free service. Although ruggedly constructed, your camera may be damaged by shock, heat, water or misuse. By observing the fol- lowing tips, you will be assured of the longest possible service life. - Page 37 the camera thoroughly (and slowly) at room temperature and, then, store in a cool, dry location. Remember that failure to dry out the camera may result in the growth of fungus on lens surfaces—a 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 body, press the lens re- steps provide for full mounting of the lens, while simulta- lease button and, holding the button depressed, twist the lens neously indexing the lens’maximum aperture setting to the clockwise as far as it will go. -
Page 39: Coupling Lever Lock/Release Operation
Coupling Lever Lock/Release Operation The camera’s Photomic finder is fitted with a meter Cou- pling lever that provides for coupling between the finder’s metering circuit and the lens’ meter coupling ridge. When the camera body is used with lenses offering automatic maxi- mum aperture indexing, the lever remains in the normal po- sition. -
Page 40: Changing The Viewfinder
CHANGING THE VIEWFINDER In addition to the F2AS Photomic finder included with the camera, four other interchangeable viewfinders are available. To remove the F2AS Photom ic finder to mount one of the other units, press the finder release lever inward and rotate toward the front (this action releases the mounting clamps);... -
Page 41: Changing The Focusing Screen
CHANGING THE FOCUSING SCREEN Nineteen different types of focusing screens are available for use with the Nikon F2AS Photomic camera, each designed to meet specific focusing requirements. The Nikon Type K screen comes with the camera as standard equipment. To change the focusing screen, first remove the finder as Described on the preceding page. -
Page 42: Focusing Screen Selector Guide
CHANGING THE FOCUSING SCREEN-continued Focusing Screen Selector Guide Type A L Type H: Clear Fresnel field with microprism focusing pattern over Type A: Matte Fresnel field with 3mm~circular split- the entire screen area. Permits rapid focusing on any part of the screen imagerangefinderspotand 12mm~circle. -
Page 43: Focusing Screen Selector Chart
Focusing Screen Screens Lens 6mm F2.8 8mm F2.8 Fisheye Selector Chart 16mm F3.5 13mm F5.6 15mm F5.6 = Excellent 18mm F4 20mm F4 = Acceptable 24mm F2 Wideangle 24mm F2.8 The image is brilliant from 28mm F2 28mm F2.8 edge to edge, but the cen- 28mm F3.5 35mm F1.4 tral rangefinder, micro-... -
Page 44: Accessories
Control Attachment DS-l 2 brings the F2 user the con- flare or ghost, and to protect the lens against damage. Nikon venience of automatic aperture control. With the DS-12, the... - Page 45 Nikkor eyepiece to prevent extraneous light from entering the lenses and Nikon filters are made for each other. For best viewfinder. results, use Nikon filters on Nikkor lenses. The filters are...
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Page 46: Features/Specifications
Satin-chrome and semi-gloss black Focusing screen: Matte Fresnel field with central splitimage Weight: 840g (body only) rangefinder surrounded by microprism ring; 12mm diameter refer- Dimensions: 152.5mm x 102mm x 64.5mm ence circle defines area of meter center-weighting; Nikon Type K screen WWW.LENSINC.NET...