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Nikon MD-12 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Motor Drive Nikon MD-12 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET...
  • Page 2 NOMENCLATURE Battery chamber lid Pilot lamp Power switch Battery chamber lid Rewind slide S-C selector lock Tripper button S-C selector Shutter release pin Camera electrical Drive shaft coupling contacts Rewind button Attachment thumb extension wheels Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET...
  • Page 3 Attachment screw Remote control socket Tripod socket Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Loading the batteries ......5 compact cameras, the MD-12 was, in fact, a major feature in Attaching the motor drive .

  • Page 5: Loading The Batteries

    LOADING THE BATTERIES The MD-12 is powered by eight 1.5V penlight (AA size) batter- positive (+) and negative ( - ) terminals of the batteries are prop- ies which are housed in the unit's battery chamber. To load or erly positioned. If the batteries are loaded incorrectly, not only replace batteries, turn the coinslotted locking screw on the bat- will they be depleted—the motor drive could also be damaged.

  • Page 6: Attaching The Motor Drive

    When the MD-12 is mounted on an FM camera (Serial No. be- Before attaching the MD-12, make sure that its power switch is low 3,000,000) *, the camera's mode selector switch around the turned off.
  • Page 7 S-C selector on the handgrip. *The serial number appears on back of the camera body just below the film advance lever. Nikon FM Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET...

  • Page 8: Operation

    The usable shutter speed ton. After releasing your finger from the button, the meter will range when the MD-12 is set at "S" is from 1 second to 1/1000 remain on for approx. 50 seconds giving you enough time to set second with the FM.

  • Page 9: Continuous Shooting

    The usable shutter speed range when the MD-12 is set at "C" is from 1/2 second to 1/1000 second with the FM. With the FE, in addition to the automatic setting (AUTO), you can set any of the marked speeds including M90.

  • Page 10: Film Rewinding

    If at any time you wish to manually advance the film without MD-12's motor will automatically stop, releasing film tension, removing the MD-12 from the camera, turn off the motor drive's with the pilot lamp remaining lit. Turn the power switch off to power switch after it has finished advancing the film from the prevent unnecessary battery drain.

  • Page 11: Double/Multiple Exposures

    "blank" exposure. The camera is then ready for multi-exposure button or lever, with your left hand, before you the next shot. remove your finger from the trigger button. Otherwise, the film will be advanced. Nikon FE Nikon FM Distributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET...

  • Page 12: Time Lapse

    Addition- and 0.25 sec. is advisable for the majority of time lapse situa- ally, the S-C selector on the MD-12 provides you with the op- tions. The variable trigger pulse duration found on some inter- tion of taking single photographs or shooting in bursts.

  • Page 13: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Remote Cord MC-4 The Remote Cord MC-4 serves two purposes: it can be used singly as a remote cord or in combination with other MC-4 cords for simu Itaneous operation of multiple motor-driven cameras. One end of the MC-4 features a plug for connection into the camera's remote control socket while the other end has plus and minus banana-type plugs.

  • Page 14: Remote Cord Mc-10

    The Pistol Grip Model 2 screws into the tripod socket of the 10 Cord can be used to fire the MD-12 remotely at up to a dis- lens or motor drive to serve both as a means of support and tance of 3 meters (10 feet).

  • Page 15: Intervalometer Mt-1 And Connecting Cord Mc-5

    MT-1 control panel. socket is by the MC-8 cord supplied with the set. Note: When the MC-5 cord is connected to the MD-12's remote control Note: When the MC-8 cord is connected to the MD-1 2's remote con- socket, the camera's meter is switched on as soon as you turn on the trol socket, the camera's meter is switched on as soon as you turn on the motor drive's power switch.

  • Page 16: Radio Control Set Moo-1 And Connecting Cord Mc-5

    The set can operate up to three cameras, either simultaneously camera in the vertical position. It also allows the MD-12 to be or individually, at ranges up to 0.7km. Battery powered, the...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROBLESHOOTING Your MD-12 has been designed to make motor drive pho- ver at all, do not try to force the controls. Turn the motor tography as simple and trouble-free as possible. However, drive off once more and simply remove the motor drive from should you operate the camera incorrectly or without clearly the camera.

  • Page 18: Battery Performance

    Meter switch: Trigger button also acts as meter "on" switch and automatically goes "off" approx. 50 seconds later Remote control: Possible; uses standard Nikon 3pin connector. Power source: Eight 1.5V penlight batteries (AA size, in integral battery chamber) Weight: Dimensions: Approx.

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