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Nikon Nikomat Elw Instruction Manual

Nikon Nikomat Elw Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 ·INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 The Nikon Worldwide Service Warranty Registration Card, which identifies your Nikomat ELW by its serial number, is your guarantee that the camera you buy is new one. When you return this card to a Nikon distributor you will receive your Nikon Worldwide Service Warranty Certificate, which entitles...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..Setting the aperture ... . NIKON AUTO WINDER AW-l ..Holding e ca mera ..

  • Page 4: Nomenclature

    NOMENCLATURE Front (ELW body only) r - - - - - - - - - - - - Depth-of-field preview button . - - - - - - - -Mirror (do not touch the surface) Meter uplin Lens-release bu tton ASA film-speed sett ing ring...
  • Page 5 NOM ENCLATURE (With 50 mm Fl.4 lens installed) . . . - - - - - - - - - - - - Hot-shoe contact Shutter speed indi 1 , ..- - - - - - - - - - - Meter coupling Film-advance lever /...
  • Page 6 Back . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Film chamber . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Film holding fork r - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 7 NIKON AUTO WINDER AW-l ;;;;;::: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Coupl er...

  • Page 8: Features

    The meter, coupled film after releasing the shutter-release button. with any Ni kkor interchangeable lens with Nikon bayonet mounting system, can an auto matic exposure control camera perform not only at full aperture also with aperture-priority automatic electro...
  • Page 9 11. All parts, including built-in battery 10. To avoid accidental or improper operation, checker, hot shoe, synch terminal with screw the following safety locks have been provided Refer to the nomenclature page for the loca- connector, etc., have been designed with con- venience in mind.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Single lens Reflex Camera Picture area ......24 mm x 36 mm Film used ........ Various types of 35 film Lens mount ......Nikon bayonet mount Viewfinder ....... Eye-level pentaprism type Viewfinder screen ....Split micro system (K type)
  • Page 11 135°, clearance ang le 30° Automatic winding of approx. 2 frames/sec. is possible by the use the Nikon Auto Winder AW-l Frame counter ....... Additive, automatic resetting Self-timer ..

  • Page 13: Basic Operations

    The Nikomat ELW is an aperture-priority elec- tronic automatic exposure camera, handling is very easy. Before using this camera, read this section on "Basic Operations" care- fully familiarize yourself thoroughly with the camera. This will insure you obtain the best resul For more detailed explanations on manual...

  • Page 14: Battery Care

    BATTERY CARE Install ing the battery Eith er a 6-volt silver-oxide or alka line-manganese Wh en inserting the battery, sure to align the negative (+ positive terminals cor- battery is used to power both the exposure meter rectly as shown underneath battery cham-...

  • Page 15: Battery Test

    Battery test battery should checked when: battery is install ed. A camera about to used after a long period storage. is suspected that the battery has been depl eted after a lo ng period Press battery check button the back camera.

  • Page 16: Replacing The Battery

    BATTERY CARE-Continued Replacing the battery When the battery check lamp does not glow when Open the battery chamber lid. pressi ng battery check button, replace t he the camera upsid e down, and pu sh t he battery with o ne. battery chamb er lid battery will roll...

  • Page 17: Notes On Battery Care

    Notes Battery Care Preve nting unnecessary harge Wipe both battery terminals with a soft and cloth or paper before inserting it into the camera. prevent unnecessary discharge, film- The battery may conduct poorly due to the leakage advance lever and the shutter-release button lock battery fluid, etc.

  • Page 18: Mounting The Lens

    MOUNTING THE LENS Maximum aperture indicator To mount lens, first push the camera's meter order to measure light at full aperture with coupling to the right as far as it will lenses different maximum apertures, the lens diaphragm at f/5 insert the lens into Nikomat ELW's...

  • Page 19: Removing The Lens

    REMOVING THE LENS Maximum aperture scale remove the lens from camera, press lens-release button tw ist lens to the above adjustment can be nfirm look- as far as will e lens will come loose and ing at the maximum aperture scale the ring lifted...

  • Page 20: Attaching & Remo Ving Th E Nikon Au To

    ATTACHING & REMOVING THE NIKON AUTO WINDER AW-1 attach the AW-1 remove the AW-1 Align the spindle of the coupling portion of the Before removing the Auto Winder AW-l, be sure Auto Winder AW-l with the slot of the coupling to turn the power switch off first.

  • Page 21: General Steps Of Picture-Taking

    GENERAL STEPS OF PICTURE-TAKING Loading a film ..........Setting t he film speed ....... Setting the shutter speed dial ..... Winding the film ..........Frame counter ..

  • Page 22: Loading A Film

    GENERAL STEPS OF PICTURE-TAKING Loading a film Drop a film magaz ine into the film chamber (1) To open the camera back, slide the safety lock with the film leader pointing toward the take- backward and lift up the film rewind knob as spool.
  • Page 23 knob and turn it gently in the direction of the Make two blank exposures to dispose of the first few inches of film which were exposed during arrow until you feel a slight resistance. This takes up any slack in the film cartridge.

  • Page 24: Setting The Asa Film Speed

    GENERAL STEPS OF PICTURE-TAKING-Continued Setting the ASA film speed Setting shutter-speed dial at A (Auto) The ASA film-speed dial has a scale calibrated shutter-speed dial sets the Nikomat from 25 to 1600 with two dots between either automatic or manual exposure control.

  • Page 25: Winding The Film

    Winding the film When advancing the film manually, keep the film- When film being advanced automa tically by advance lever pulled out at a 30° clearance angle k:ft AW-l turn shutter button lock so that the red dot visible while pictures (counterclockwise) until it comes to a stop so being...

  • Page 26: Blank Exposure

    GENERAL STEPS OF PICTURE-TAKING-Continued Blank exposure Frame counter The blank exposure is to release the shutter dispos- The 36-frame counter automatically shows many frames have been exposed. It is calibrated in ing of the first few inches of film which were posed during loading, not to take...

  • Page 27: Setting The Aperture Ring

    Setting the aperture ring Guide to aperture setting using automatic exposure When shooting with the camera set at A(Auto), control once the film speed (ASA) dial is set, the only ex- (Outdoor picture taking in daytime) posure control you must do is set the len.

  • Page 28: Holding The Camera

    GEN E STEPS OF PICTU RE-T AKI NG Continued Holding the camera Focusing Steady camera holding is important since even the Focusing always done at full aperture with Nikkor lenses (auto). This gives the brightest slightest camera shake at the moment of exposure possible...

  • Page 29: Viewfinder Frame Coverage

    (view- finder frame coverage) is approx. 92%. plan- ning shot, you can include more than actually appears the viewfinder. Eyepiece correction lenses Nikon eyepiece correction lenses are availab'le for near-sighted and far-sighted users to assist in sharper focusing. Refer Page...

  • Page 30: Releasing The Shutter

    GENERAL STEPS OF PICTURE-TAKING-Continued Releasing the shutter Cautions: When the shutter button is released, an exposure is 1. When using a tripod, a cable release should be used. made on the film. It is important when snapping The cable release should be pressed gently. the shutter not to cause...

  • Page 31: Rewinding And Unloading Film

    Rewinding unloading film Unfold the rewind crank and turn it with When the frame counter indicates that the last exposure has been made when the lm-advance constant, gent le pressure in direction lever can no longer be stroked *, the roll film arrow until...

  • Page 32: Pho Tograph Y Of Auto Mati C Ex Posure Co Ntrol

    GENERAL STEPS OF PICTURE -TAKING- Continu ed Photography with Automatic Exposure Contro e f low chart below shows the basic cture- taking of auto matic ex posure co ntro with the Nikomat ELW. Compose Co nfirm Aperture black needle Apertu re-priority Shooting system a correct...
  • Page 33 You can obtain a picture of correct exposure by ..simply snapping the shutter. can obtain a picture of correct exposure; only that shutter speed slow, you are advised to obtain a faster shutter speed changing the aperture or to secure camera with...

  • Page 34: Reminder Checklist

    Before you start shooting, double-check to make Set the ASA fi lm-speed dial correct speed of film loaded in the camera. sure you have done the follow ing: Mounted lens correct ly and adjusted the 1) I nstalled the battery in the battery chamber correctly.

  • Page 35: Applied Operations

    hoped "that you have understood basic ELW for taking operations of the Nikkormat pictures with automatic exposure control in the foregoing section. This second section should studied to expand your knowledge on applied operations of photography. APPLI ED OPERATIONS...

  • Page 36: Ttl Exposure Meter

    TTL EXPOSURE METER Center-weighted exposure meter To turn on exposure meter When the film is manually advanced, exposure exposure meter adopts the TTL center-weight- meter is turned on by pulling the film-advance light metering system. lever to uncover the red dot (an angle of about The meter reads...
  • Page 37 Caution Also note that if the black needle indicates A or To prevent battery drain, keep both the film-advance (the warning zones) - i.e. the subject bright lever and the shutter-release button in the locked position or too dark, change the aperture to keep away the to switch off the meter whenever the camera is not in use black needle...

  • Page 38: Ev Range Chart

    TTL EXPOSURE METER-Continued Operable shutter speed Extreme-high or low light situations black needle remains in "A" or "B" after all camera's meter may be used only within the possible aperture settings have been tried, then the shutter speed range covered the exposure value available...
  • Page 39 reproduction (twice life-size) the effective f/num- • Auto exposure control at full aperture example, with f/1.4 lens and ASA 100 film, is f/5.6. When used at f/8, the effective the ELW's automatic shutter will function down f/number is f/22. When pictures are taken under minimal light...
  • Page 40 TTL EXPOSURE METER-Continued • How to read the EV range chart Full-aperture metering chart indicates the EV (for ASA 100) vs. The metering range is determined by bars shutter speed range. (Section A), number range appropriate To determine the shutter speed range, note that scale...
  • Page 41 E V Range Chart Section Section 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/500 1/1000 15 16 20 21 22 - - - - - - -- - - - - xposure value for ASA 1.4--1 2---1 2.8------t Section...

  • Page 42: Exposure Control

    EXPOSURE CONTROL shutter speed dial and the This automatically controlls shutter speed, and black needle (exposure metering needle) in the manu al shutter speeds ra nge f ro 1/1000 viewfinder will indicate the correct shutter speed. sec., plus e orange numbers on dial The shutter speed...

  • Page 43: Manual Exposure Control

    make manual control, press the shutter speed Manual exposure control Manual expos ure is used in ow ing situa- dial lock in the center of the shutter speed dial, tions: turn the dial and align the desired shutter speed graduation to the indicator mark In manual en a...

  • Page 44: Lens Aperture Diaphragm

    Lens aperture diaphragm Depth-of-field preview button The Nikomat ELW can be used with Nikkor The depth-of-field preview button lets you check interchangeable lens with a Nikon F bayonet the depth of field before shooting to make mount. Except the reflex...

  • Page 45: Stop-Down Exposure Measurement

    Stop-down exposure measurement turn the aperture ring until the black needle is in the shutter-speed scale (Take note the meter's Full-aperture exposure measurement is not possi- EV range). ble with the following lenses accessories. With manual override: Use the same procedure as either beca use the lenses nave no...

  • Page 46: Compensation Of Exposure

    COMPENSATION OF EXPOSURE exposure, reset the green needle to numb Due to special lighting conditions, or in situations higher or lower than the number indicated by high contrast such as occur in repro-copying, black needl the shutter-speed scale. may not be desirable take the picture as is.

  • Page 47: How To Use Memory Lock

    How to Use Memory Lock First place subject in central part of the landscapes including expanSe of sky, tilt viewfinder, or better still, if the subject accessi- the camera downward during measurement ble, move in on it to make a close-up reading lock the reading prevent underexposure...

  • Page 48: Repro-Copy In G, Slid E-Copy Ing And Photomi Crography

    COMPENSATION OF EXPOSURE Continued Repro-copying, slide-copy photom icrography Some exposure compensation may be necessary steps. Readjust the shutter speed according to the depending on the type of film and t he subject, or numbers indicated or reset the fi lm speed T hree slide.

  • Page 49: Depth Of Field

    DEPTH OF FIELD Depth of field refers to a zone within which blur (or lack definition) will be negligible and everything can be accepted as being sharp focus. Depth of field extends a greater distance behind the subject focus than front.

  • Page 50: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER exposure meter measures brightness The built-in self-timer, usable both automatic manual-override shutter-speed settings, allows subject immediately before the shutter released When the shutter released with the viewfinder delayed exposures of approximately sec. activates when the lever is turned downward eyepiece uncovered, light may enter through...

  • Page 51: Mirror Lock

    MIRROR LOCK INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY The reflex mirror must be locked in the up In infrared photograph ane of foc us position when the battery is replaced, during slightly fart her than o ne produ ced by visible microsco photography, where even minu- ight an...

  • Page 52: Flash Synchronization

    A5-2 Either a bulb speedlight flash unit slides over the accessory shoe on top of the pentaprism necessary. To use the Nikon 5peedlight 58-5 (Grip type), connect synch cord 5C-5 attached housing. For units with shoe, the accesso shoe...
  • Page 53 Remember that the camera's auto exposure con- trol works only with constant light sources such as sunlight or photo floods and not with an instan- Caution Flash units without a hot shoe may fire taneous source such as a flashbulb or electronic accidentally when being slipped into place or when a flash.

  • Page 55: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES...

  • Page 56: Nikon Auto Winder Aw-L

    NIKON AUTO WINDER AW-l The Auto Winder AW-l is installed on the Nikomat ELW and makes possible the automatic film winding by frame, which speed is approx. 0.5 sec./frame, by pressing the shutter button alone. This accessory, which is small...

  • Page 57: Filters

    FIL TERS Nikkor lenses and Nikon filters are compatible Screw·in mount Series attachment size Code Type with each other, Therefore, for best results, mount (mmq,) Nikon filters, which made of optical glass, 39 52 ground and polished so that both...

  • Page 58: Lens Food

    When not in use, snap-o hood can be reversed protect lens against damage Nikon lens hoods for sto rage on lens, the lens its hood come in four types depending on the lens: be stored together in the eveready case.

  • Page 59: Other Accessories

    F3.5 mounted) eyecup fitted on to eyepiece frame. The In addition these accessories, most of the ac- combined unit is then screwed into the origina Nikon F2 are available for cessory group for the position use. your Nikomat ELW.

  • Page 60: Camera Care Cautions

    Good camera care common-sense care. Treat Storage your Nikomat ELW as you would valuable Keep the camera in an eveready or compartment precision instrument. Although ruggedly construc- case when not in use protect it from dust. ted to stand the rigors normal use, it may still...
  • Page 62 (Nikon) NIPPON KOGAKU K.K. No reproduction in any form of this booklet, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviewsl, may be made without written authorization from the publishers. Printed in Japan (77.3.Al L·4...

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