Extreme Low-Light Metering; Time Exposures - Nikon F2AS Photomic Instruction Manual

Extreme Lo
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Light Metering
The meter built into the Nikon F2AS camera is capable
of metering low-light levels requiring slow shutter
speeds of up to 10 seconds. To meter at low-I ight levels,
perform the following: Set the lens' aperture ring to the
desired aperture setting, and the shutter-speed selector
to "B"; then, depress and hold the shutter-speed dial
lock and turn the selector until the center LED exposure
indicator
(0)
illuminates to indicate correct exposure.
Having set the selector, read offthe number on the ex tra-
long exposure scale and set the camera's self-timer for
the indicated value; then, set the T-L fingerguard to "T"
and depress the shutter button to make the exposure.
When performing low-light metering, be sure to block the
entry of stray light into the viewfinder by closing the
eyepiece shutter or by continuously viewing through the
finder. (Refer to accompanying photos for details.)
Time Exposures
The Nikon F2AS Photomic offers time exposure shooting
convenience via built-in controls which enable long
exposures without the need for accessory equipment.
To make an exposure longer than 10 seconds, set the
shutter-speed selector to "B" and turn the T-L finger-
guard to "T" as described in "Extra-long Exposures."
Advance the film and press the shutter-release button to
open the shutter. As long as the fingerguard remains set
to "T," the shutter will remain open. When returning the
fingerguard to the normal center position to close the
shutter, be careful not to move or shake the camera, as
a blurred image may result.
Note: Operation with a Nikon cable release (see page 15) can
also provide for time exposures via the release's built-in locking
function . For operation in these cases, leave the T-L fingerguar d
in the center position and trigger the camera with the sh u[ter
speed dial set to the "B" setting.
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