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Nikon SLRs Series Instruction Manual

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Modern Classic SLRs Series :
Nikon F -
Camera Instruction Manual
Forewards
The Nikon F offers the quality performance, handling convenience and
versatility you need for truly professional shooting. To get the best results
from your camera, a thorough familiarity with its operation is essential. Study
the instructions carefully and practice using the controls before loading any
film in the camera. Keep this booklet handy for ready reference until you have
mastered its basics. Follow the instructions for camera care givenand your
Nikon F will always be ready for superlative picture-taking situation.
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  • Page 1 Nikon F - Camera Instruction Manual Forewards The Nikon F offers the quality performance, handling convenience and versatility you need for truly professional shooting. To get the best results from your camera, a thorough familiarity with its operation is essential. Study the instructions carefully and practice using the controls before loading any film in the camera.
  • Page 4 2. Black dot For alignment with the black dot on the lens barrel when removing the lens. 3. Lens release button Unlocks the lens for removing or changing lenses. 4. Flash terminal Accepts synchro cord for electronic flash or flash units other than Nikon BC-7.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using the Depth-of-Field Preview Button How to Hold the Camera Focusing Changing the Viewfinder Changing the Focusing Screen Interchangeable Focusing Screens for the Nikon F Focusing Screen Selector Chart Changing the Lens Locking Up the Mirror Flash Synchronization Using Self-Timer...

  • Page 6: Loading The Camera

    Loading the camera Turn the lock on the camera baseplate to the "open" position as shown by the arrow Slide the one-piece baseplate and camera back downward and off. Drop a film cartridge or loaded cassette into the film chamber so that the notched end of the rewind knob engages the cassette or cartridge.

  • Page 8: Frame Counter And Film Load Reminder

    Frame Counter and Film-Load Reminder The frame counter located in the hub of the film-advance lever shows the number of frames which have been exposed. It resets itself automatically to two frames before zero when the camera back is removed. There are red indicators for numbers 0, 20 and 36, and the frame counter stops at the 36 mark.

  • Page 9: Selecting The Shutter Speed

    1/125 second and so forth. At the B (Bulb) setting, the shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is held down. The Nikon F also has a T (Time) setting; at this setting, the shutter will remain open until it is closed...

  • Page 10: Setting The Aperture

    Setting the aperture To preset the lens aperture, turn the knurled aperture ring on the lens barrel until the desired f/number lines up with the black dot in the top center of the milled ring. The diaphragm can also be preset for intermediate apertures between the click-stopped markings.

  • Page 12: Using The Depth-Of-Field Preview Button

    3.Lens at smallest aperture. Creat depth of field with subject, background and foreground in focus. Using the Depth-of-Field Preview Button The depth of field at taking aperture can be seen by depressing the depth-of-field preview button located on the front of the camera. When the button is pressed, the diaphragm closes down to the preselected taking aperture and the exact conditions of taking aperture and allows you to see how much background or foreground is in or out of focus.
  • Page 13 Setting the aperture To preset the lens aperture, turn the knurled aperture ring on the lens barrel until the desired f/number lines up with the black dot in the top center of the milled ring. The diaphragm can also be preset for intermediate apertures between the click-stopped markings.

  • Page 14: How To Hold The Camera

    The camera may be switched from horizontal to vertical format in this position. The Nikon F is the camera which records on film exactly what you see through the viewfinder. The eyepiece permits...
  • Page 15 Turn the focusing ring until the two halves of the rangefinder image coincide to form a single, sharp image. Focusing can also be done by setting the distance scale on the lens barrel for the lensto-subject distance as measured or estimated. This is especially useful when the camera must be prefocused to capture an elusive subject.

  • Page 16: Changing The Viewfinder

    Changing the viewfinder Five interchangeable viewfinders are available for the Nikon F: Eye-Level, Waist-Level, 6X Focusing, Action and Photomic FTN. The Photomic FTN finder incorporates the centerweighted thru-the-lens metering system and couples to shutter speed and aperture controls. With the exception of the Photomic FTN, all viewfinders are interchanged in the same way.

  • Page 17: Changing The Focusing Screen

    To attach a screen, place it in position with the flat side facing down and the Nikon F mark pointing toward the front of the camera. Press the finder release button and the screen will drop into place.

  • Page 18: Interchangeable Focusing Screens For The Nikon F

    Interchangeable Focusing Screens for the Nikon Type A: Matte Fresnel field with 3mm¢circular split-image Type A,L rangefinder spot and 12mm¢ circle. Rapid and accurate focusing. Excellent for general photography. Type L: Same as Type A screen but with split-image rangefinder line at a 45° angle. Best for subjects with horizontal lines.

  • Page 19: Focusing Screen Selector Chart

    Focusing Screen Chart Caution: Sooner or later dust will find its way onto and under the {ocusing screen. Keep its surface clean using a fine dust brush designed for photographic lenses. If fingerprints or greasy marks do get onto the screen, blow gently on the surface and wipe away the marks carefully with photographic lens tissue.
  • Page 20 Type of screen Lens A/L B C D E G1 G2 G3 G4 H1 H2 H3 H4 J K M 6mm f/2.8 Fisheye 8mm f/2.8 20mm f/3.5 24mm f/2.8 28mm f/3.5 Wideangle 28mm f/2 35mm f/2.8 35mm f/2 35mm f/1.4 50mm f/2 Normal 50mm f/1.4...

  • Page 21: Flash Synchronization

    Flash Synchronization To remove the lens from the camera, press down on the lens release button and turn the lens clockwise until the black dot on the lens barrel lines up with the black dot on the front of the camera body. The lens will slip off easily. To mount a different lens, place it in position in the camera's bayonet mount, align the black dots and twist the lens barrel counterclockwise until the lens locks into place with a click.
  • Page 22 Locking up is also necessary for shooting with the Nikon Motor Drive at its top speed of 4 frames per second. Turn the mirror lock knob upward so...
  • Page 23 The selector should be set at FX for electronic flash. The Nikon Flash Unit BC-7 fits directly over the rewind crank and requires no synchronizing cord. For other flash units, the Nikon flash unit...

  • Page 24: Using Self-Timer

    Using self-timer The self-timer trips the shutter at any time delay trom 3 to 10 seconds. It has white indicator dots for 3-, 6- and ]O-second delay and can be set either before or after the shutter is wound. To set the self-timer, turn the lever on the front of the camera body downward for the desired delay.

  • Page 25: Infrared Picture-Taking

    Intentional double exposures can be made with the Nikon F as follows: After making the first exposure, set the A-R ring around the shutter release button to "R"...
  • Page 26 Nikon lens hoods come in four types depending on the lens: Screw-In, Snap-On, Slip-On and Builtln. They are calculated precisely for each focal-length Nikkor lens to provide maximum protection against stray light.
  • Page 27 Accessories-Filters Nikon filters are made of optical glass, ground and polished so that both surfaces are optically flat and parallel. Nikkor lenses and Nikon filters are made for each other. For best results, use Nikon filters on Nikkor lenses. Nikon filters are available in both screw-in and series mounts, depending on the type of lens.

  • Page 28: Eyepiece Correction Lenses

    Note: If you wish to leave a filter on the lens to protect it against accidental damage, the use of the L37 filter is recommended. If the lens is pointed toward the sun or toward a very bright light at ni2rkt, it is best to remove any filter, including the L37, since light reflected from the filter surface may form ghost images on the film.

  • Page 29: Camera Care

    Camera care Good camera care is primarily common sense care. Treat your Nikon F as you would any valuable precision instrument and it will last a lifetime. Although the Nikon F is ruggedly constructed to stand up for years under normal use, it may be damaged by shock, heat, water or misuse.

  • Page 30: Nikon F Features/Specifications

    Single-stroke film-advance lever winds the film, cocks the shutter and operates the frame counter Film-rewind crank folds flat when not in use Detachable camera back is interchangeable with Nikon Motor Drive backs Fixed take-up spool Tripod socket on the baseplate Film-speed reminder dial can be set for color or black-and-white.

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