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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS--------------~-------------------------- FOREWORD NOMENCLATURE OPERATION ..MOUNTING THE LENS INSTALLING BADERIES ..CHECKING BADERY POWER LOADING FILM FUNCTION SETIING . . . SHOOTING REWINDING FILM • CONTROLS IN DETAIL ..FILM SPEED DIAL...
  • Page 3 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash in Each Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ... 82 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash ... Rear-Curtain Sync Flash Photography Multiple Flash Photography. LENSES Lens Compatibility Chart ..ACCESSORIES INTERCHANGEABLE VIEWFINDERS INTERCHANGEABLE FOCUSING SCREENS Focusing Screen Selector Guide POWER SOURCES OPTIONAL SPEEDLIGHTS...

  • Page 4: Foreword

    Nikon System the most comprehensive in all 35mm SLR photography. We would like to think that the F4 is not only the fruit of Nikon's commitment to tion, but is also Nikon's joint creation with everyone committed to fine including yourself.

  • Page 5: Nomenclature

    NOMENCLATURE CPU contacts Aperture coupling lever Self-timer indicator Mirror lockup lever Depth-of-field preview button AF-UAE-L simultaneous lock lever AE-L button AF-L button AF coupling Tripod socket Reflex mirror Aperture direct-readout window umination window (body side) Meter coupling lever release button Sync terminal Lens mounting index...
  • Page 6 Film advance mode index Shutter speed dial lock release Viewfinder illuminator switch Finder release lever Camera back lock lever Film speed dial lock release Film rewind crank Film rewind knob Alert LED Shutter speed dial Film rewind lever (R1) Shutter release button Film advance mode selector...
  • Page 7 (R2) lock button Film rewind lever (R2) Film speed dial Camera strap eyelet Film rewind fork contacts Film cartridge chamber Release terminal Shutter curtains Data back contacts Film guide rails Film take-up spool Camera back hinge release Camera strap eyelet Film cartridge confirmation window...
  • Page 8 Multi-Meter Finder DP-20 Accessory shoe Eyepiece shutter lever Viewfinder eyepiece LCD illumination window (finder side) selector Compensation value scale window Shutter speed/metering system index Diopter knob Exposure compensation dial for focusing screens...
  • Page 9 VIEWFINDER INFORMATION (Aperture Direct-Readout) Frame counter Exposure compensation value Body side display ~~--~----------~ Focus brackets Finder side display Aperture S). A(A) ication (M) Iock indicator Metering system Shutter speed Note Focus indicators Flash ready-light signal Exposure compensation This illustration shows all possible display for reference only.
  • Page 10 High Speed Battery Pack MB-21 Grip portion (MB-21G) Battery holder (MS-21) Shutter release button lock lever Bottom portion (MB-21B) Shutter release button Shutter lock index Remote terminal Grip release lever Tripod socket Battery chamber Mounting screw LED indicators Battery selector Guide pin Battery check...
  • Page 11 Battery Pack MB-20 Battery chamber Release lever...
  • Page 12 Lens (AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 Infrared compensation index Focusing ring Distance scale window Depth-of-field indicators Aperture ring Meter coupling CPU contacts Distance/ aperture index Distance scale Minimum aperture lock re scale Aperture-direct-readout scale...

  • Page 13: Operation

    Remove body cap and front and rear lens caps. Twist lens counterclockwise until it securely locks into place, make sure touch lens release button. To remove To remove lens, press and hold lens clockwise. See page 86 Nikon lens compatibility chart. lens release button and turn...

  • Page 14: Installing Baderies

    INSTALLING BATIERIES With High Speed Battery Pack MB-21 Remove grip (MB-21G) by rotating grip Remove battery holder (MS-21) from bottom portion (MB-21B) r--~~~~::--l € release lever counterclockwise (to Install three AA-type alkaline-manganese or NiCd as shown inside battery holder. Install three AA-type alkaline-manga- nese or NiCd...
  • Page 15 Slide battery holder back into base until Attach grip to camera body turn release lever clockwise until it stops. it locks into place. To remove base from camera body, rotate lock screw coun- attach base camera body, align mounting screw and terclockwi using coin.
  • Page 16 With Battery Pack MB-20 Rotate battery pack release lever counterclockwise (to Attach battery pack camera body and e ), remove battery turn release lever clockwise until it stops. pack. Install four AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries with terminals positioned as shown inside battery pack.

  • Page 17: Checking Badery Power

    At temperatures around 20°C (68°F), AA-type alkaline-manga- nese batteries give the highest overall performance, including faster advance rates and a greater number of rolls of film. At lower temperatures, however, the perfor- mance of alkaline-manganese batteries deteriorates. For shooting at low temperatures, it is advised that use NiCd...
  • Page 18 With Battery Pack MB-20 switch camera on: while pressing lock release, turn film advance mode S, CH, selector from (lock) position to - - m If it turns immediately after you remove Next, lightly press the shutter release button and stays on approx.
  • Page 19 If the shutter does not operate and display does not appear in the viewfinder, batteries are exhausted or improperly loaded. • The batteries operate both auto- focus function and camera motor; when operation becomes noticeably slower, change batteries • To conserve battery power when not using the camera, sure...

  • Page 20: Loading Film

    LOADING FILM ~.::I!. " "/ ,,,, With OX-coded film, while pressing lock release, set film speed index at Ox. Usable film speed range for OX-coded film is ISO 25 5000, non-OX-coded film , set appropriate film speed from ISO 6 to 6400, For details on film speed setting, see page...
  • Page 21 During film loading, shutter does operate, helping save on battery power. Additionally, the F4 uses a minimum length film leader, so you can expect to get a full 36 exposures and, often, even more.

  • Page 22: Function Setiing

    FUNCTION SETIING Focus mode: focus mode selector to M (Manual Autofocus) or (Continuous Servo Autofocus). For details focus mode, page Exposure mode: Set exposure mode selector to M (Manual), Programmed Auto), (Programmed Auto), S (Shutter-Priority Auto) or A (Aperture-Priori ty Auto). For details on exposure modes...

  • Page 23: Shooting

    SHOOTING Position viewfinder focus brackets main subject. In the manual focus mode, turn the lens focusing appears sharp and/or electronic ring until the image in viewfin- ) appears. range finder in-focus indicator...
  • Page 24 :IVI In the autofocus mode, position autofocus subject, lightly press shutter release button focus indicator ) appears in the Tracking, the in-focus LED does not appear - see page 37.) Keep your hands the lens focus ring selector is set S or ( ~) does not disappear, the...
  • Page 25 Viewfinder Focusing Screen (B-type screen supplied as standard) Manual focusing is accomplished using either clear matte field (focus until you see sharp age) or the Electronic Rangefinder (focus until in-focus indicator is visible). you choose an optional screen, additional focus and composition aids are available.

  • Page 26: Rewinding Film

    REWINDING FILM Film advance stops automatically at end of roll LED lights up. Power rewind Turn film rewind levers (R1) and (R2) starts film rewinding. During film rewind red LED blinks, frame counter counts backward and rewind knob turns. After film rewind stops automatically, red LED turns off. rewind film before reaching end of roll Releasing the...
  • Page 27 Manual rewind To rewind film manually, pull out film rewind in the direction arrow until the tension rewound completely back into the cartridge. Confirm that the R2 lever has returned to place. lever (R1), lift film rewind crank and gone, indicating the film leader original position;...

  • Page 28: Controls In Detail

    CONTROLS IN D E T A I L - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FILM SPEED DIAL offers two ways to set film speed, depending on OX-Coded Film While pressing the lock release, set the film speed dial to Camera automatically senses film speed (ISO 25 to 5000) of...

  • Page 29: Manual Film Speed Setting

    Manual Film Speed Setting While pressing the lock release, the film 32 40 64 80 scale on dial has numbered dots between each pair numbers tion is locked in 1/3 EV steps. The table settings. speed dial the film's number. settings speeds from 6 to 6400.

  • Page 30: Film Advance Modes

    FILM ADVANCE MODES The F4 has four automatic film advance Single-frame shooting (S) Fully depressing the shutter release button and immediately advances the film by one frame. modes. takes picture, Continuous shooting Shots are button is depressed. Choose CH (Continuous...

  • Page 31: Mode Selection

    With High Speed Battery Pack MB-21 Irames per second 3.4 Ips' 1.0 Ips Continuous Servo Autolocus, with AF Zoom-Nlkkor 35-70mm 1/4.5 lens, new AA-type alkaline-manganese 01 1/250 sec. or laster, at normal term perature. 01 available 'Depends brightness light. Continuous framing rates may vary with Single Servo...

  • Page 32: Focus Modes

    FOCUS MODES advanced autofocus system of the F4 extremely low-light conditions - as Electronic Rangefinder operates for both autofocus and manual focusing. Manual focusing can also be accomplished using the clear matte screen or any optional screen with an optical rangefinder.
  • Page 33 Keeping shutter release button lightly pressed, focusing ring manually and watch inside viewfinder. arrow (rear focus) or arrow (front focus) appears, manually rotate lens focusing ring in the direction until the in-focus indicator arrow does disappear when counterclockwise to the limit, the closest focusing distance subject.

  • Page 34: Manual Focus Using Clear Matte

    Manual Focus Using Clear Matte Field focus mode selector to M (manual). Focus on subject using clear matte field.

  • Page 35: Autofocus

    Autofocus The F4 provides two autofocus modes Autofocus (S) and Continuous Servo Single Servo Autofocus (S) In Single Servo Autofocus mode leased until the subject is in focus; once the focus stays locked for long is lightly pressed. Continuous Servo Autofocus (C)
  • Page 36 Lightly press shutter release button to function. continuous shooting (CH, Single Servo, autofocus operates long shutter release button If the shooting distance changes during mode, remove your finger from the shutter release button then press to start autcJfocus again. start Autofocus Confirm the viewfinder depress with the...

  • Page 37: Focus Tracking

    Focus Tracking When shooting a moving subject, with the focus mode Continuous Servo Autofocus the film Low-Speed Continuous (Cl), Focus Tracking activated ensure focused images. In Focus camera analyzes speed of the moving focus detection data, drives the anticipating the position subject at exposure.
  • Page 38 Lightly press shutter release button start Focus Tracking. Confirm fully depress shutter picture. With Focus focus indicator If the be automatically deactivated and standard continuous focusing Focus Tracking brightness distance. During focus brackets. both arrows ) appear in viewfinder, then release button to take...
  • Page 39 Taking Pictures with Main Subject Off-Center Single Servo Autofocus Confirm in-focus indicator LED appears viewfinder. Position focus brackets on subject and release button. Keeping shutter release button lightly pressed, recom- pose, then fully depress shutter release button. lightly press shutter...
  • Page 40 Continuous Servo Autofocus AF-L (Autofocus Lock) button. 2. Keeping shutter release button lightly focus indicator LED appears, then depress AF-L button and hold Position focus brackets shutter release pressed, confirm With AF-L fully depress on subject and lightly press the button.

  • Page 41: Special Focusing Situations

    (A circular autofocus operation.) (red) and 056 (orange) tronic Rangefinder these filters, focus, whether using the F4's Electronic Range- matte field, the illuminated and have sufficient contrast. indicator appears, manually focus target with lock focus, then recompose. situations are examples...

  • Page 42: Autofocus With Optional Autofocus

    EV minus performance may vary depending on subject de- tail and contrast. dimmest light conditions, use Nikon speed- lights during AF operation, if it is too dark. The Illuminator lights up only in the Single Mount Nikon...
  • Page 43 Freeze Focus optional Nikon Multi-Control Back MF-23 or 250-Exp. Multi-Control Back MF-24, when attached to the offers a Freeze Focus function which automatically fires the shutter when subject enters a preset focus position. This feature especially convenient for manual focus with the F4's Electronic Rangefinder.
  • Page 44 EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEMS The F4 features three types of exposure Matrix, 60/40 Center-Weighted and Spot Metering. When using the Multi-Meter Finder DP-20, the F4's standard finder, you can select either of tems by setting the finder's selector Center-Weighted and ( Spot.
  • Page 45 Metering area the meter's circle in the nder which is outlined effective when subject is the F4's supplied optional AE Action F4's interchangeable viewfinders. Sensitivity of Spot Meteri tiny subjects or techniques, Spot Metering. metered is represented by the approx.
  • Page 46 Metering System Selection the metering system selector either Weighted or Spot Metering, and confirm appears in viewfinder LCD. For available metering system, see page Matrix, Center- respective mark lenses for each Matrix Metering ® •...
  • Page 47 Center-Weighted Metering Spot Metering ® ® • •...

  • Page 48: Exposure Modes

    EXPOSURE MODES The F4 offers Manual (M), two Programmed Shutter-Priority Auto and Aperture-Priority Auto (A) Expo- sure modes. Manual Exposure Mode In the Manual Exposure ture Auto (PH, shutter speeds motion effects or fuuy outlines. mode also lets the background or by creating overall uniform sharpness.
  • Page 49 Set any of click-stopped shutter speeds on 8000 sec.); the lens aperture ring may be mediate f/stops are usable) Adjust aperture and/or shutter speed viewfinder LCD. Electronic Analog Display range IIllr o " ~~Pf~ I" 2.8 2 1.4 • 11 E 5.6 "'~~IIV •...
  • Page 50 With Multi-Meter Finder DP-20 Correct exposure • • 0':' Overexposure • • Underexposure . = • . = • 1-2/3 EV With other finders '-"-'+-/' -"- 1 .'_1... "L- ~:~_:_ _11111 _II1II ,:",, .::J-/.:... '=_' : ... ':..

  • Page 51: Programmed Auto Exposure Modes

    PH Dual Program Chart The EV between the F4's normal and high-speed programs. Follow either shows speed (horizontal operation and is Together with Matrix can only be used with...
  • Page 52 lens to its minimum aperture (largest With Nikkor lenses, lock lens aperture setting. (See lens instruction manual.) I·number). 2. Lightly press ring at its mini- viewfinder. Shutter speed is controlled steplessly second. Controlled aperture value and shutter speed are steplessly selected. 1/2 EV steps.
  • Page 53 Correct exposure. I::, Overexposure; use fi lm with a lower ISO speed or use NDfilter. L'-I Underexposure; use a Nikon speedlight higher ISO speed. Lens is not set to the smallest aperture smallest apertu • Non-CPU lens is used; automatically shifts to A mode.

  • Page 54: Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

    Use fast shutter speed stop action, or create motion effects choos- ing slower shutter speeds. The F4's microcomputer automati- cally selects the correct aperture to match the selected shutter speed. High shutter speed This mode is available...
  • Page 55 Set lens to minimum aperture setting (largest I-number), With Nikkor lenses, lock lens aperture ring at minimum setting, Lightly press shutter release button and confirm exposure, Aperture is controlled steplessly within the aperture range of the lens and indicated EV steps, Rotate shutter speed dial to select desired...
  • Page 56 Underexposure; select slower shutter speed, or speedlight. Lens to the smallest aperture setting. smallest aperture. Non-CPU lens used; automatically shifts With other finders use Nikon ND Nikon Set lens to mode. " 1 (::)" )" 0:=:::: " ':": " __ '...

  • Page 57: Aperture-Priority Auto Exposu Re Mode

    Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode (A) This mode operates with all Nikon lenses. optical system such as Reflex lens, microscope, bellows, etc., F4's microcomputer au tomatically selects correct shutter speed match the aperture you set. recommended mode when depth of field sideration.
  • Page 58 Overexposure; select smaller aperture setting (larger or use Nikon ND lilter. Underexposure; speedlight. " With other finders Correct exposure Overexposure; select smaller aperture setting (larger use Nikon ND li lter. " and conlirm exposure. Underexposure; select larger aperture setting or 1/8000 speedlight. • •...

  • Page 59: Stop-Down Exposure Metering

    For lenses with fixed apertures Because the couple with micrography change using mode: focusing should The F4's exposure measurement speed. stopped down. release button. down. With In M mode: Select before Lock; correct exposure.

  • Page 60: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In Automatic Exposure Modes AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock) Button Center main subject inside viewfinder move in closer. exposure mode to Programmed Auto (S) or Aperture-Priority Auto (A). Lightly press shutter release button, speed and aperture in the viewfinder. (PH, Shutter-Priority and confirm shutter...
  • Page 61 While lightly pressing shutter release button hold in. 5. Recompose and shoot. While exposure is In Single Servo AF mode, refocus lease button function Simultaneous use mended. •• ) and This works button, press AE-L Metering tion automatic. ,:,c 1' _ locked, "EL"...

  • Page 62: Exposure Compensation Dial

    Exposure Compensation Dial Using the exposure compe nsation dial, exposure within the range of ±2EV in 1/3 EV increments. Whi le sliding the lock release, rotate tion dial to desired compensation value. uated in one-third stop increments. stops underexposure, respectively; +1 one and stops overexposure.
  • Page 63 -- -- (In Center-Weighted Metering) Examples: ",' +2EV ±OEV -2/3EV Without compensation +2EV compensation...
  • Page 64 In Manual Exposure Mode Set exposure mode to Manual 2. Center main subject inside viewfinder, lightly press (M). shutter release button. = ). Adjust shutter speed and aperture referring to the viewfinder LCD's Electronic Analog Display.
  • Page 65 Confirm shutter speed and aperture in Recompose and shoot. • viewfinder. = •...

  • Page 66: Auto Exposure Bracketing

    Auto Exposure Bracketing By attaching the optional Nikon Multi-Control Back MF-23 or 250-Exp. Multi-Control Back MF-24 to the F4, you take advantage of auto exposure bracketing to produce a variety of exposures for the same subject, each one suiting specific...
  • Page 67 ;' y -'a\t~~~o;. ~... 2000 4 00 '"'~ + ... "' " <:;+ "'t,. .", The F4 features an electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter which consists of curtains. For Manual and Shutter-Priority Auto any of 16 different shutter speeds...

  • Page 68: Setting

    X Setting "X" setting provides a setting ideal really Nikon speed lights. For assurance during flash shutter speed cause battery drain release button, shift the shutter speed dial to another setting. open. Speedlight synchronization is also possible for dial-selected...

  • Page 69: Depth -Of-Field Preview Budon

    DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON !-'"- " " AF-L • When a lens with an automatic diaphragm is used, the view- finder image is viewed with the lens depressing the depth-of-field preview button, down to aperture set, enabling you to examine field before shooting.

  • Page 70: Meter Coupling Lever

    METER COUPLING LEVER Before mounting non-AI Nikkor lens, meter coupling lever release button and set lever "up" position. Then perform stop-down exposure metering (see page Stop-down exposure metering cannot be performed Metering. sure push meter coupling Spot...

  • Page 71: Mirror Lockup Lever

    MIRROR LOCKUP LEVER highly efficient, tungsten-alloy shutter balancer ed in shutter unit. balancer operates operation overcome vibration normally caused curtain other cameras. When using super-telephoto lenses phy, it is necessary to reduce camera vibration minimum. To lock the reflex viewing mirror in the push in depth-of-field preview button and rotate...

  • Page 72: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER Using the 10-sec. self-timer activates autofocus operation. While pressing the lock release, set selector to self-timer ( position. Compose picture and confirm focus Fully depress shutter release button. Self-timer LED starts blinking. During the final two the LED blinks faster, warning you to get and light meter...

  • Page 73: Multiple Exposure Lever

    MULTIPLE EXPOSURE LEVER As the name indicates, multiple exposures are two or more exposures of one or more subjects on the same Pull the multiple exposure lever toward you and shutter. The film will not advance. Multiple exposure lever is auto- matically reset to the...
  • Page 74 ALTERNATIVE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON A shutter release button is provided at the bottom of the High Speed Battery Pack MB-21. This is convenient vertical-format shooting. When not using the MB-21's shutter release button, the lock lever - so the red index is hidden - to prevent...

  • Page 75: Viewfinder Illuminator Switch

    SYNC TERMINAL A separate sync terminal is provided on standard PC-type plug-in sync cords, and with a Nikon screw-in sync cord. Use this terminal to flash units which do not have the standard ISO VIEWFINDER ILLUMINATOR SWITCH accepts all When...

  • Page 76: Multi-Meter Finder

    MULTI-METER FINDER DP-20 Niko n Multi-Meter Finder DP-20 is the standard finder. remove the finder, push F4's towards find release lever and, while holding in, slide the view- finder, away from lens • Before attaching/detaching make sure the film advance...

  • Page 77: Diopter Adjustment Knob

    Pull the knob and rotate it to either direction image appears sharp, then push back. For this range, Nikon eyepiece correction recommended. Eyepiece Shutter Lever adjust During range from eyepiece shutter which until focused eyepiece and adversely affecting diopters beyond reading.

  • Page 78: Accessory Shoe

    Nikon dedicated speedlight units. at the of the Multi-Meter Finder DP-20, the 180- shoe allows direct mounting of a wide range speedlights, including 88-24, 88-23, 88-15.

  • Page 79: Flash Photography

    Using automatic balanced fi ll-flash, the F4 together with allows the photographer a choice of Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash and Center-Weighted Fill-Flash. SB-24 setting at TIL...

  • Page 80: Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash In Each Exposure Mode

    Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash in Each Exposure Mode Programmed Auto (PH, modes, the 1/250 sec. has priority, but when largest limit (variable according to ISO film gram line fixes the shutter speed at 1/60 controlled between ISO 100) lens aperture. Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash in P Mode (In rear·curtain sync) sync speed of Shutter-Priority Auto (5)
  • Page 81 TIL mode, with camera at 1/60 second, with rear-curtain sync shutter will operate as slowly as 30 seconds, on the background brightness. select a shutter speed 1/250 sec., then turn the flash unit 1/250 sec. throughout. flash photogra- the F4...

  • Page 82: Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash

    Low-Brightness Center-Segment, Average, High-Brightness High-Brightness Weighted. Together with the background exposure metering, the F4's microcomputer chooses one from five flash output levels determined by the combination brightness and degree of contrast. a balanced combinati on of ambient that produces a natural-looking and pleasing effect.
  • Page 83 TTL flash photography for non-TTL flash photography, details on speedlight operation, see the speedlight manual. Nikon 8peedlights. Other units may damage the electrical circuit due to incompatible voltage using special speed light with a time-lag provi-...

  • Page 84: Rear-Curtain Sync Flash Photography

    Rear-Curtain Sync Flash Photography When using the Nikon SB-24, you can synchronize instant just before the rear (second) curtain starts moving. SB-24's flash sync mode selector turn available light into a stream of flash illuminated subject. Rear-curtain is especially effective at slower shutter speeds.

  • Page 85: Multiple Flash Photography

    Multiple Flash Photography number Nikon speedlights can flash photography, each linked to the F4 multi-flash sync cord. The camera body's built-in matically measures and controls be used TIL multiple TIL remote sensor auto- light units.

  • Page 86: Lenses

    Compatible l:::. Compatible as conditions Incompatible Cannot be used with MB-21, lenses for F3AF) some other the F4 provides full autofocus operation. F4's electronic rangefinder, is used with virtually table as a guide. Focusi ng Exposure mode Manual Shutter- Programmed...
  • Page 87 With maxim aperture faster than Autofocus Converter. Incompatible of fl3.5 or slower. With maximum aperture faster than f/5.6. With maximum effective aperture faster With shutter speed set to 1/125 sec. or slower. Flash necessary. Aperture cannot selected. Exposure determined presetting lens must also be determined before...

  • Page 88: Accessories

    Metering system Matrix Finder Multi-Meter Finder DP-20 Action Finder DA-20 6X High-Magnification Finder DW-21 Waist-Level Finder DW-20 the F4 AE Action Finder DA-20 remove Perfect for lever sible, such as finder, slide the finder camera encased raphy. Center-...
  • Page 89 6X High-Magnification Finder DW-21 critical high-magnification close-up graphy. Its sophisticated optical system view of entire image full approx. with a -5 diopter adjustm ent for individual correction, plus rubber eyecup Waist-Level Finder DW-20 For use when the is used at a low angle or on a copystand. FOld-up-type viewing hood provided.

  • Page 90: Interchangeable Focusing Screens

    INTERCHANGEABLE FOCUSING SCREENS Nikon offers you a choice of inter- changeable focusing screens. advanced B-type BriteView screen is supplied with F4 as standard equip- ment. The following is a chart listing interchangeable screens. To remove the focusing screen, first remove...

  • Page 91: Focusing Screen Selector Guide

    Focusing Screen Selector Guide Type B Matte/Fresnel field with reference circles and focus photography, Type Matte/Fresnel field wi reference circ les and focus brackets, Suitable with telephoto lenses longer than Type F Matte/Fresnel field with 5mm-dia, erence ci rctes foc us tenses and telephoto lenses Type C...

  • Page 92: Power Sources

    Nikon AC/OC Converter MA-4 and External Power cord MC-11 Especially recommended when using studio use. Supplies constant 15V OC current MC-11 Cord plugs into the external power terminal of the Nikon External Power Regu lator MB-22. Converter MA-4 via MS-23...

  • Page 93: Optional Speedlights

    TIL more You can select num- TTL Remote Cord SC-23 1/16 light output. Enables the flash 88-14 or 88-140 and an F4 with viewfinder DP-20 or DA-20. moving. This turns 88-24's own LCD. enables autofo- of balanced fi ll-flash...

  • Page 94: Optional Camera Backs

    OPTIONAL CAMERA BACKS Nikon Multi-Control Back MF-23 Multi-Control Back MF-23 enables the imprinting of any of the fol lowing data: date, time, frame number, number, fixed number, shutter speed or aperture and exposure compensation value. Choice of imprint ture, or between frames.
  • Page 95 - year/month/day, day/hour/minute clock), month/day/year day/month/year blank, with no imprint. Nikon 2S0-Exp. Multi-Control Back MF-24 Especially recommended for sports or scientific/industrial applications. The MF-24 allows uninterrupted 250 exposures without changing film. Used 250-Exposure MZ-1 Magazines for loading up to 10m film.

  • Page 96: Viewing Accessories

    Nikon Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-3 Excellent for copy work, the DR-3 provides versed image for right-angle viewing with the eyesight adjustments are possible. accepts...
  • Page 97 Nikon Eyepiece Magnifier OG-2 Provides magnification central portion the finder image with Eyepiece Adapter DK-1. Eyesight adjustment pro- vided. Useful for critical focusing in close-up photography. Nikon Eyepiece Adapter OK-? Lets you attach the DR-3 DG-2 to Multi-Meter Finder DP-20's eyepiece.

  • Page 98: Close-Up Accessories

    CLOSE-UP ACCESSORIES Nikon Auto Extension Rings Compact and lightweight, Nikon Auto and off your camera in seconds a wide tion ratios. Models include the PK-11A, 12 information on lens aperture is relayed camera, e exposure is determined by TIL full metering.
  • Page 99 Nikon High Speed Battery Pack MB-21, use Camera Holder Adapter PA-4 is required. Nikon Macro Adapter Ring BR-2A Fits between the camera and lens to mounted in reverse; an inexpensive tively high reproduction ratio. The BR-2A working distance for normal wideangle lenses.

  • Page 100: Remote Control Accessories

    REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES The following accessories except AR-3 and AR-7 can with Nikon High Speed Battery Pack MB-21 Regulator MB-22. Nikon Remote Cord with Button Release MC-12A For remote control photography to 3m MC-12A has handgrip, trigger release lever that make operation convenient.
  • Page 101 Nikon Pistol Grip Model 2 and Connecting Cord MC-3A Nikon's special pistol grip can be screwed into either camera's tripod socket or the tripod mounting super-telephoto lens to...

  • Page 102: Camera Care Tips

    T I P S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CAMERA CARE 1. Avoid touching the reflex mirror or focusing screen. Remove dust with a blower brush. Clean viewfinder eyepiece with a soft, clean cloth.
  • Page 103 If the camera malfunctions, remove batteries take it immediately an authorized Nikon dealer or service center. Note, however, that storing leather goods a vinyl bag may cause leather to deteriorate.

  • Page 104: Notes On Batteries

    2. Battery power falls extremely environment, make sure the batteries body in something warm. 7. If battery chamber is contaminated by battery leakage, take the camera an authorized Nikon dealer. low temperatures; when shooting in such an fresh, and wrap camera...
  • Page 105 Compared with regular batteries, NiCd batteries provide greater effi- ciencyat temperatures. Before charging NiCd batteries, through read the instructions batteries battery charger. When replacing batteries, be sure replace all batteries same time. Always use fresh batteries of same brand. "+" Batteries with terminal ceeding 6mm in...

  • Page 106: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS- Type of camera Integral-motor reflex Picture format 24mm x 36mm fi lm format) Lens mount Nikon F mount Lenses usable Nikkor lenses, and Nikon F-mount lenses Focus modes Manual focus finder and Autofocus Autofocus phase detection system Nikon advanced...
  • Page 107 Nikon AE Action Finder DA-20, Nikon 6X High-Magnification Finder DW-21 Nikon Viewfinder information By LCD - exposure compensation value, frame metering...
  • Page 108 R1 lever is used Self-timer Electronically posure delay; self-timer operation; cancelable Camera back Hinged back; interchangeable with Nikon Multi-Control Data Back MF-22 Accessory shoe Standard ISO-type ready-light monitor contact Flash synchronization 1/60 to 1/250 mode; in M...
  • Page 109 Checking battery Battery power finder LCD power release button LCD remains after finger battery power turns off immediately after finger removed from if no data appears and shutter operate, batteries are exhausted or improperly Dimensions (WxHxD) With High MB-21: 168.5 (6.6 x 5.4 x 3.0 in.), with MB-20: 168.5...
  • Page 110 The shutter cannot be released while camera back open. with the camera back open, consult a Nikon service facility. Also, sec. or higher; do not set to 11125 sec. or autofocus system is designed based...
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