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Miscellaneous

E

Exposure Compensation ...........................................................................................74
Exposure meter ........................................................................................................18
Exposure mode .............................................................................................26, 64-71
EV value ...................................................................................................................65

F

Film advance mode ............................................................................................22, 45
Flash Exposure Bracketing ........................................................................................75
Flash shooting distance range ................................................................................163
Flash sync mode.............................................................................................157, 158
Flexible Program .......................................................................................................64
Focal length, specifying ..........................................................................................144
Focus area......................................................................................................9, 28, 50
Focus brackets ...............................................................................................9, 28, 50
Focusing screens.....................................................................................................168
Focus Lock ...............................................................................................................58
Focus mode ...........................................................................................24, 38, 48, 61
Focus Tracking....................................................................................................31, 48
Front-Curtain Sync..................................................................................................158
FV Lock ..........................................................................................................151, 152

G

Group Dynamic AF Mode .........................................................................................52
G-type Nikkor lens .............................................................................................20, 38

I

Imprinting data between frames ............................................................................130
Imprinting data in-frame ........................................................................................126
Imprinting data on frame  number 0 ......................................................................134
Imprinting shooting data ........................................................................................126
Interval timer ..........................................................................................................140
i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash ..................................................................................150, 159
i-TTL flash control...................................................................................................150

L

Language .................................................................................................................34
LCD illuminator ........................................................................................................81
Lens data ...............................................................................................................144
Long Time exposure (Bulb) .................................................................................70, 80

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Summary of Contents for 4799 - F 6 SLR Camera

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual En ...

Page 2: ...ing the Film 32 33 Setting Language and Date Time 34 36 Detailed Operation 37 86 Lens Compatibility 36 42 CPU Nikkor 38 Non CPU Nikkor 39 Using a non CPU Nikkor lenses 40 Using a non AI lenses 41 42 Film 43 47 Aligning frame counter and number of frame on the film Confirming film advance status 43 Setting and confirming film speed 44 Selecting film advance mode 45 Film rewinding with button operat...

Page 3: ... Menu 90 110 Setup Menu 111 124 Recording Shooting Data 112 124 Shooting Menu 125 143 Imprinting Shooting Data 126 137 Multiple Exposure 138 139 Interval Timer Photography 140 143 Non CPU lens 144 146 Two Button Reset 147 Recorded imprinted exposure compensation flash exposure compensation value 148 Flash Photography 149 163 Creative Lighting System 150 153 Non CLS supporting Speedlight 154 Non TT...

Page 4: ...list displayed on the large sized LCD panel on camera back Custom Settings feature customized combinations of various functions modes and two Command Dials and a multi selector provide access to more versatile functions Various accessory systems including interchangeable lenses When used with an optional Nikon Speedlight that features the Creative Lighting System CLS new levels of flash performanc...

Page 5: ...ates cautions information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera This icon indicates notes information that should be read before using the camera This icon indicates tips additional information that may be helpful when using the camera This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual CSM 00 This icon indicates settings that can be fine tuned ...

Page 6: ...6 Nomenclature Controls Camera body 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 18 16 17 20 21 22 19 23 6 ...

Page 7: ...tor x 48 61 q Function button x 108 146 152 w Tripod socket x 187 e Battery holder release knob x 16 r Accessory shoe x 156 t Eyepiece shutter lever x 81 82 y Film advance mode selector x 22 45 84 u Auto Exposure Bracketing button x 75 Film rewind R2 button x 46 i Command lock button x 67 69 o Film confirmation window x 23 p Rear LCD panel x 10 q MENU button x 11 88 147 w Film speed ISO button x 4...

Page 8: ... 68 70 6 Sync speed x 104 7 Exposure mode x 26 64 71 8 Auto Exposure Bracketing x 75 9 Flexible program x 64 p Exposure compensation x 74 q Battery power x 19 w Exposure compensation value x 74 e Electronic analog exposure display x 71 Exposure compensation value x 74 Auto Exposure Bracketing status x 75 r Frame counter x 22 4 5 3 2 1 7 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 ...

Page 9: ... compensation x 74 5 Auto Exposure Bracketing x 75 6 Auto Exposure Lock x 72 7 Shutter speed lock x 67 8 Aperture lock x 69 9 Focus indicators x 28 29 p Metering system x 26 62 q FV lock x 152 w Exposure mode x 26 64 71 e Sync speed x 104 r Shutter speed x 66 70 80 t Aperture stop x 21 40 y Aperture x 68 70 u Multiple exposure x 138 i Battery power x 19 o Frame counter x 22 Exposure compensation v...

Page 10: ...4 1 5 6 11 Detailed display 5 15 14 10 7 4 16 3 8 18 9 17 6 11 Large display 1 ISO x 44 2 Film speed x 44 3 DX x 23 4 EV steps in Auto Exposure Bracketing x 75 5 Auto Exposure Bracketing x 75 6 Flash sync mode x 157 7 Auto Exposure Bracketing status x 75 8 Multiple exposures x 138 9 Number of shots in multiple exposure x 138 p Data imprint x 128 133 q Custom Setting x 91 w Focus area x 50 e AF ser...

Page 11: ... Shooting menu x 125 Non CPU lens x 144 Language x 34 Press the MENU button if shooting data is displayed to display the MENU The shooting data is displayed by pressing the MENU button again Five types of menu Custom Setting Setup Shooting Non CPU lens and Language are available with the F6 ...

Page 12: ... set various functions and modes Film Setting ISO film speed x 44 Exposure Selecting exposure mode x 26 64 71 Performing Flexible Program in Programmed Auto exposure mode x 64 Setting the shutter speed in Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode 1 x 66 70 Setting the aperture in Aperture Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode 1 x 68 70 Sub Command Dial Main Command Dial ...

Page 13: ...g flash sync mode x 157 1 CSM f4 The shutter speed can be set to change with the Sub Command Dial and the aperture with the Main Command Dial x 109 2 CSM b3 Exposure compensation can be set to be activated with the Main or Sub Command Dial without having to press the exposure compensation button x 97 3 CSM e8 Auto Exposure Bracketing can be set to turn on off with the Main Command Dial while the S...

Page 14: ...t option item or set option such as a number 3 Right Set selection or go to next page 3 Left Cancel selection or go back one page 3 U Center Set or go to next page 3 Shooting data display P Top Display film number or frame data Bottom Display film number or frame data Right Set film number or go back to film number selection display Left Go back to shooting data display or film number selection di...

Page 15: ... advance mode S Single frame x 22 Focus mode S Single Servo AF x 24 AF area mode g Single Area AF x 24 Exposure metering 3D Color Matrix Metering x 26 Exposure mode Programmed Auto x 26 Custom Setting Initial default settings x 90 Shooting modes functions explained in this section are as follows ...

Page 16: ...h off and replace both batteries at the same time Always use fresh batteries of the same brand and type 2Remove the battery holder and insert two 3V lithium batteries with the and ends positioned as marked on the battery holder Incorrect positioning of the batteries and poles may damage the camera 3Return battery holder to the battery chamber and turn the battery holder release knob away from the ...

Page 17: ...mal when any of the F6 s buttons or Command Dial are used In this case set the date and time x 35 The camera functions normally without setting the date and time but shooting data cannot be recorded date and time x 112 or imprinted day hour minute date and time x 126 correctly and interval timer x 140 cannot be executed correctly If the camera power switch is turned on after the clock data has bee...

Page 18: ...llowing conditions Film speed s AF area mode g Single Area AF Focus area center Exposure mode Programmed Auto Exposure compensation 00 no compensation Auto Exposure Bracketing no setting Data imprint no setting all off Flash sync mode Front Curtain Sync 1Turn the power switch on and confirm battery power with the N indication If N appears battery power is sufficient If any other indication appears...

Page 19: ...attery brand and temperatures Low battery power indication M appears or blinks relatively soon at low temperatures However battery power may recover and the indication returns to or N when the temperature returns to normal Indications when the camera power is off When the power switch is turned off with batteries installed only the frame counter is displayed in the top LCD panel For setting langua...

Page 20: ...button 3Lock aperture at the minimum setting With a CPU Nikkor lens other than G type set the lens to its minimum aperture smallest f stop and lock When a CPU Nikkor lens other than G type is not set to its smallest aperture setting and the power switch is turned on ƒEE will blink in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released G type Nikkor lenses have no aperture ring Unli...

Page 21: ... BF 1A BF 1 body cap cannot be used For details on lens compatibility see page 38 Non CPU Nikkor lens With a non CPU Nikkor lens attached the aperture indication shows the number of EV steps from the maximum aperture e g 2 two steps from the maximum aperture However by specifying the focal length and maximum aperture using specifying lens data x 144 functions available with a CPU lens such as aper...

Page 22: ...e mark film may not load properly Hold the film cartridge down to ensure that the film is properly positioned with no slack 3Press the film rewind knob down to its original position and gently close camera back until it locks Film automatically advances to the first frame When 1 appears on the top LCD panel the film has advanced to the first frame If Err and E blink in the top LCD panel and viewfi...

Page 23: ... is loaded film speed will be set automatically ISO 25 5000 When a non DX coded film is loaded with the camera film speed set to s Err blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and DX ERR is displayed in the rear LCD panel and the shutter locks In this case set film speed manually x 44 You can check the number of available exposures on the film roll through the film cartridge confirmation window ...

Page 24: ...ur desired direction Press the center of the multi selector to select center focus area The selected focus area will be highlighted in the rear LCD panel in normal and detailed display and indicated in red in the viewfinder 1Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AF Make sure the focus mode selector clicks properly into position 2Set the AF Area mode selector to g In Single Area AF mode you...

Page 25: ... the first to detect the subject then if the detected subject moves Dynamic AF automatically shifts to the next sensor that detects the subject following it by shifting among a progression of sensors as the subject moves A group of neighboring focus areas at the center top bottom left and right areas of the frame can be selected Group Dynamic AF Mode automatically maintains a focus on the subject ...

Page 26: ...ixel RGB sensor as well as scene brightness contrast subject distance Distance Information and the scene s colors are accounted for in order to provide an accurate exposure in 3D Color Matrix Metering x 62 2Rotate the Main Command Dial while pressing the exposure mode button to set the exposure mode to Programmed Auto When the shutter release button is lightly pressed the correct shutter speed and...

Page 27: ...utter speed and aperture are set manually Long Time Exposure Bulb can also be selected Characteristics of exposure modes Metering Systems Since brightness and film sensitivity determine the proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure measuring subject brightness is very important The F6 provides three metering systems With Matrix Metering x 62 brightness data is detected ...

Page 28: ... step forward keeping your upper body as still as possible Use your right hand to grasp the camera handgrip and your left hand to cradle the lens 2Compose your shot Center the focus brackets on your subject and lightly press the shutter release button Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject focus brackets flicker momentarily and when the subject ...

Page 29: ... of film Focus indications Focus indicators appear or blink as follows appears Subject is in focus appears Camera is focused on an area between the camera and the subject appears Camera is focused on an area behind the subject blinks Unable to focus using autofocus Diopter adjustment x 81 enables you to see more clearly through the viewfinder To take a picture of a subject outside the focus area u...

Page 30: ...ions in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button Shutter speed and aperture are shown in 1 3 EV steps If any warning indications appear in the LCD panel or viewfinder see page 65 2Confirm that focus indicator appears and slowly depress the shutter release button After the shutter is released the film automatically advances to the next frame and the next shot can be taken ...

Page 31: ...gle Servo AF Focus Tracking is activated with a subject that has been moving in advance to the focus detection and focus is locked when the subject stops moving and appears in the viewfinder In Continuous Servo AF the camera continues to track a subject even a subject that began moving during focus detection and focus is not locked Imprinting recording shooting data With the F6 date shutter speed ...

Page 32: ...s blinking in the top LCD panel Then open the camera back by lifting the film rewind knob and remove the film cartridge Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows a blinking E in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and REWIND COMPLETED is displayed in the rear LCD panel E appears without blinking in the top LCD panel and viewfinder indication and REWIND COMPLETED display in the rear LCD ...

Page 33: ...taken on frames beyond the film s indicated number of exposures may be discarded in the process of developing CSM d2 The F6 can be programmed to not automatically begin film rewind when it reaches the end of a roll execute film rewind by pressing the film rewind buttons x 101 CSM d3 Film leader can be set to remain outside the film cartridge when it is rewound x 101 CSM d4 Film advance can be chan...

Page 34: ...2 Display Language menu Press P on multi selector to select Language and so the available languages are displayed 3 Select a language Press P to select language English then press to set and return to menu display Available options Deutsch German Français French English English Chinese simplified Español Spanish Japanese 1 Turn the power switch on and press the MENU button to display menu ...

Page 35: ...press so the SET UP menu is displayed Press P to select Date and so the date time setup screen is displayed 3 Set date and time Basic Operation Setting date time Press P to adjust highlighted year Press to highlight month day hour and minute in that order and adjust each with P Press after adjusting minute to start the clock and return to SET UP menu ...

Page 36: ...rder and to set The date display order in the rear LCD panel or in imprinted data x 126 is changed according to the display order set in this section 6 Complete the procedure Press to backtrack display by display or press MENU button to return to the Shooting data display Setting Language and Date Time continued 4 Select date display order Press P on multi selector to select Date format then press...

Page 37: ...37 Detailed Operation Detailed Operation This section features detailed descriptions of all camera functions including lens film focus exposure and other functions ...

Page 38: ... II AF S TC 20E II and AF I TC 20E in combination with the AF S VR 200 400mm f 4G ED AF S 300mm f 4D ED AF S 500mm f 4D II ED AF S 500mm f 4D ED AF I 500mm f 4D ED AF S 600mm f 4D II ED AF S 600mm f 4D ED AF I 600mm f 4D ED 6 With maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster 7 When AF 80 200mm f 2 8 AF 35 70mm f 2 8 AF 28 85mm f 3 5 4 5 or AF 28 85mm 3 5 4 5 is used in a telephoto zoom position a...

Page 39: ...ermined by pre setting lens aperture Exposure must be determined before shifting 13 By stop down metering Set to 0 5 in the b6 Screen comp in the Custom Setting x 98 14 With maximum aperture of f 3 5 or faster in combination with AI S AI or Series E lens However some lenses cannot be used x 40 15 Exposure compensation is necessary with some lenses See the instruction manual of the teleconverter fo...

Page 40: ...using the Sub Command Dial Set confirm aperture using the lens aperture ring Accessories that can be attached under certain conditions Bellows Focusing Attachment PB 6 use Auto Extension Ring PB 6D is required to make horizontal vertical change Double Release AR 10 with Adapter Cord MC 25 is useful when using the PB 6 Non CPU lenses accessories that cannot be attached to the F6 The following Nikko...

Page 41: ...enses have a meter coupling ridge and holes on the meter coupling shoe AF Nikkor lens except for F3AF Series E and Nikkor 50mm f 1 8 do not have a meter coupling shoe Meter coupling shoe Meter coupling ridge Meter coupling lever AI lens Non AI lens Meter coupling shoe No meter coupling ridge Attaching non AI lens after modifying the meter coupling lever 1Push the meter coupling lever up 2Position ...

Page 42: ...r coupling lever Non AI lens Lenses with Focusing Unit AU 1 400mm f 4 5 600mm f 5 6 800mm f 8 and 1200mm f 11 PC 28mm f 4 Factory Serial No 180900 or smaller PC 35mm f 2 8 No 906200 or smaller Reflex 1000mm f 11 No 142361 to 143000 Reflex 2000mm f 11 No 200111 to 200310 180 600mm f 8 ED No 174041 to 174180 360 1200mm f 11 ED No 174031 to 174127 200 600mm f 9 5 No 280001 to 300490 ...

Page 43: ...not align precisely with some films 1Turn the power switch on and lift the film rewind knob The camera back will pop open 2Insert film and press the film rewind knob down 3Align the film leader to the index mark and depress the shutter release button Depress the shutter release button while aligning the perforations on the film with the projections on the film spool Film advances another frame whe...

Page 44: ...r film is advanced to the first frame This warning indication can be changed to appear when the power switch is turned on and camera back is closed without advancing film to the first frame x 102 Rotate the Main Command Dial while pressing the film speed ISO button to set film speed for the roll in use Film speed can be set to s and between ISO 6 6400 in 1 3 steps When film speed is set to s and D...

Page 45: ...r release button fully depressed Cs Continuous silent low speed shooting Shots are taken continuously at approx 1 fps approx 2 fps with Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 as long as you keep the shutter release button fully depressed In this mode film rewind also slows and produces minimal rewind noise V Self timer Use the self timer when you want to be in the photograph x 82 M UP Mirror up In a situa...

Page 46: ...k x 47 When the power switch is turned off during film rewind film rewind stops In this case turn the power switch on and rewind film again Or activate film rewind manually using the film rewind crank x 47 CSM d3 Film can be set to not rewind all the way and leave the film leader out x 101 Open the R1 button cover and press the film rewind R1 button then press the R2 button o blinks in the top LCD...

Page 47: ...TED display in the rear LCD panel disappear when the exposure meter is off Open the camera back and remove the film cartridge Cautions on manual rewind Do not press the shutter release button until the film leader is rewound completely back into the cartridge Doing so could damage the shutter curtain Film rewind R1 button If you accidentally press the R1 button during shooting press the shutter re...

Page 48: ...sed on a subject keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed locks the focus Focus Lock When tracking a moving subject the camera remains focused on the subject as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed Focus Tracking x 31 and the focus locks when the subject stops moving C Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority AF C Since the priority is on shutter release you can re...

Page 49: ...manual of the lens CSM a4 Autofocus detection can be set to start by pressing the AF start button rather than lightly pressing the shutter release button x 95 In this case you can lock the focus x 58 by releasing your finger from the AF start button after focus is achieved CSM c3 AF start and AE AF L buttons can be set to operate in the following ways x 100 AF start button operates as AE AF L butt...

Page 50: ...ulti selector lock release to release the lock and press the multi selector to select a focus area Select a single focus area in Single Area AF or Dynamic AF modes or a group of focus areas in Group Dynamic AF Mode To change the focus area s lightly press the shutter release button and press the multi selector up down right left in the appropriate direction To select the center focus area s press ...

Page 51: ...s area can also be changed with the optional focusing screen x 168 CSM a5 In manual focus or continuous shooting you can cancel the highlighting of the selected focus area Also you can change the duration of the red focus area display to 0 2 sec or 1 sec x 95 CSM a6 The focus area position can be set to change continuously on the same horizontal or vertical plane This enables the focus area to be ...

Page 52: ...ts to the next sensor that detects the subject and the next shifting among the progression of sensors as the subject moves Dynamic AF thereby follows and maintains accurate focus even on subjects that move irregularly Viewfinder indication does not change as sensoring shifts in Dynamic AF mode Selected focus area is highlighted in the rear LCD panel in normal and detailed displays f Group Dynamic ...

Page 53: ...o AF with Focus Priority the area of the subject in focus is highlighted momentarily in the viewfinder If Focus priority is selected in Custom Setting a1 AF C priority x 94 the area of the subject in focus is also highlighted even in Release Priority All focus areas are highlighted with in the rear LCD panel in normal and detailed displays Focus may not be achieved on the closest subject when a te...

Page 54: ...us area selection Manual Manual Manual center of selected group 2 Automatic 1 The indications in the rear LCD panel in normal or detailed display are examples of when center focus area or focus area group is selected Focus area cannot be selected in Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Pattern of focus areas in Group Dynamic AF is Pattern 1 Center 2 When Pattern 1 Closest or Pattern 2 Clo...

Page 55: ...automatically focuses on the subject based on data from the other focus areas within the selected group Automatically selects the focus area nearest to the closest subject and focus locks once it is achieved If the subject moves from the selected focus area before the focus locks the F6 automatically focuses on the subject based on data from the other focus areas Suitable shooting situation Genera...

Page 56: ...ion Manual Manual Manual center of selected group 2 Automatic 1 The indications in the rear LCD panel in normal or detailed display are examples of when center focus area or focus area group is selected Focus area cannot be selected in Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Pattern of focus areas in Group Dynamic AF is Pattern 1 Center 2 When Pattern 1 Closest or Pattern 2 Closest is select...

Page 57: ...selects the focus area nearest to the closest subject Focus is not locked even once achieved If the subject moves from the selected focus area before the focus locks camera automatically focuses on the subject based on data from the other focus areas Suitable shooting situation Subject moving straight toward or away from the camera such as a racing car or track athlete which can be followed by a s...

Page 58: ...ocus area on the subject and lightly press the shutter release button appears when the subject is in focus 2Confirm focus indicator and lock focus In Single Servo AF Focus remains locked as long as you keep the shutter release button lightly pressed Focus can also be locked by pressing the AE AF L button In Continuous Servo AF Focus is locked as long as the AE AF L button is kept pressed even if y...

Page 59: ... focusing If the subject moves after the focus is locked if the camera to subject distance has changed remove your finger from the shutter release button or AE AF L button to release the lock then refocus and lock the focus again CSM c2 The AE AF L button can be set to lock only the focus x 99 CSM c3 AF start and AE AF L buttons can be set to operate as follows x 100 AF start button operates as AE...

Page 60: ...cts at different distances from the camera Example Subject is inside a cage The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns Example A row of windows in a skyscraper The focus zone contains areas of extreme contrast Example Subject is half in the shade The subject appears smaller than the focus area Example Focus area contains both a foreground subject and distant buildings The subject conta...

Page 61: ...o M The focus can be confirmed with indication in the viewfinder The Electronic Rangefinder works with most Nikkor lenses including AF Nikkors when operated manually having a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster Lightly press the shutter release button and while the meter remains on rotate the lens focusing ring until appears in the viewfinder The shutter can be released anytime Electronic Rangefin...

Page 62: ... the metering system to Center Weighted or Spot when using type U focusing screen optional x 168 62 Exposure Metering System Selecting exposure metering system Taking the infinite variety of possible lighting the F6 is provided with three types of light meters This selection will enable you to handle most lighting conditions Rotate the metering system selector while pressing the metering system lo...

Page 63: ...ed Metering is recommended CSM f3 Function of the FUNC button can be set to Matrix metering Center weighted or Spot metering When the FUNC button is pressed metering system can be temporarily switched to one designated x 108 Center Weighted Metering Center Weighted Metering places special emphasis on brightness within the 12mm diameter circle in the viewfinder so it is useful for basing exposure o...

Page 64: ... while pressing the exposure mode MODE button to select Flexible Program In Programmed Auto by rotating the Main Command Dial you can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture while maintaining correct exposure With this function shooting in Programmed Auto is virtually the same as shooting in Shutter Priority Auto or Aperture Priority Auto appears in the top LCD panel when the Flexible...

Page 65: ...kor lens other than G type is not set to its minimum aperture setting ƒEE blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter locks When a non CPU lens is attached the exposure mode automatically switches to Aperture Priority Auto blinks in the top LCD panel and appears in the viewfinder When the maximum aperture is specified in Non CPU lens data x 144 aperture value is displayed in the top...

Page 66: ...only be selected with a CPU lens 2Set the shutter speed 30 1 8000 sec X by rotating the Main Command Dial 1While pressing the exposure mode MODE button rotate the Main Command Dial to select 3Compose picture focus and shoot Changing from Manual to Shutter Priority Auto If you select a shutter speed of buLb in Manual exposure mode and then select Shutter Priority Auto without changing the shutter s...

Page 67: ...op LCD panel rear LCD panel in detailed or large display and viewfinder In this case aperture can be set to an intermediate value with the aperture ring but the display only shows changes in one EV steps When the maximum aperture is not specified aperture display shows the EV step difference from the maximum aperture i e 2 two steps from maximum aperture set confirm aperture with the lens aperture...

Page 68: ... correct exposure By varying the aperture and thus controlling the depth of field you can sharpen the background and foreground or blur the background In flash photography varying the aperture changes the flash shooting distance x 163 2Set the aperture by rotating the Sub Command Dial 1While pressing the exposure mode MODE button rotate the Main Command Dial to select 3Compose picture focus and sh...

Page 69: ...with the aperture ring but the display only shows changes in one EV steps When the maximum aperture is not specified aperture display shows the EV step difference from the maximum aperture i e 2 two steps from maximum aperture set confirm aperture with the lens aperture ring When the subject is too dark or too bright one of the following warnings will appear in the top and rear LCD panels detailed...

Page 70: ... with the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder Set the shutter speed by rotating the Main Command Dial and the aperture by rotating the Sub Command Dial These functions can be set independently Long Time Exposure Bulb can be selected by setting the shutter speed to buLb x 80 1While pressing the exposure mode MODE button rotate the Main Command Dial to select then compose picture 3C...

Page 71: ...nly shows changes in one EV steps When the maximum aperture is not specified aperture display shows the step difference from the maximum aperture i e 2 two steps from maximum aperture set confirm aperture with the lens aperture ring Exposure factor with AF Micro Nikkor lens When an AF Micro Nikkor lens is attached and you re setting aperture using Sub Command Dial aided by an external exposure met...

Page 72: ...shutter release button then press the AE AF L button Confirm focus indicator appears in the viewfinder When the AE AF L button is pressed AE L appears in the viewfinder 1While pressing the metering system selector lock release rotate the metering system selector to select Center Weighted or Spot Metering Matrix Metering is not recommended since the exposure cannot be properly locked 3While pressin...

Page 73: ...e mode Programmed Auto Flexible Program x 64 Shutter Priority Auto Shutter speed adjustment Aperture Priority Auto Aperture adjustment In any of these three situations controlled shutter speed and or aperture will be displayed Auto Exposure Lock in autofocus operation Focus Lock x 58 is simultaneously activated Confirm in the viewfinder CSM c1 Auto Exposure Lock can be set to be activated by light...

Page 74: ...ng Two Button Reset x 147 Turning the power switch off does not cancel the exposure compensation function To adjust exposure control use the exposure compensation function This can be useful when the subject has pronounced contrast or when bracketing exposure with color slide film where the latitude for a proper exposure is minimal Use Center Weighted or Spot Metering Exposure compensation can be ...

Page 75: ...f the number of shots and compensated EV value 2Compose picture focus and shoot Shutter speed and aperture in Programmed Auto aperture in Shutter Priority Auto and shutter speed in Aperture Priority Auto and Manual exposure mode are shifted In any of the exposure modes Flash Exposure Bracketing in which the TTL Auto Flash level of the lighted main subject is shifted and Auto Exposure Bracketing in...

Page 76: ...nd 0 1 5 1 0 0 5 sides 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 3 step 7 and 0 2 0 1 3 0 7 sides 0 7 1 3 2 0 1 step 7 and 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 sides 1 0 2 0 3 0 1 3 step 5 and 0 0 7 0 3 sides 0 3 0 7 1 2 step 5 and 0 1 0 0 5 sides 0 5 1 0 2 3 step 5 and 0 1 3 0 7 sides 0 7 1 3 1 step 5 and 0 2 0 1 0 sides 1 0 2 0 1 3 step 3 and 0 0 3 0 3 sides 1 2 step 3 and 0 0 5 0 5 sides 2 3 step 3 and 0 0 7 0 7 sides 1 step 3 and 0 1 0 1 0 sid...

Page 77: ...8 Auto BKT selection x 106 the indication appears when selecting the combinations of compensated EV value and the number of shots In this setting the combinations indicated with cannot be selected When the number of shots other than two is selected shot of middle EV value is taken first The following shots are successively taken from negative to positive value Compensated EV value can be set regar...

Page 78: ...o Exposure Bracketing will be performed repeatedly even after the selected number of shots has been reached as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed while the FUNC button is pressed x 108 In S single frame film advance mode if Bracketing burst is selected in the Custom Setting menu f3 FUNC Button Bracketing is performed until the set number of shots has been taken as long as the shutt...

Page 79: ... LCD panel Rear LCD Bracketing panel panel Setting done 1st shot taken 2nd shot taken 3rd shot taken Approx 0 5 sec after the 3rd shot Bracketing indicator in exposure compensation Bracketing indication is shifted according to the exposure compensation value However if the maximum compensation value exceeds the indicator s scale or appears Compensation value 1 3 EV steps 2 3 EV steps 3 shots and 3...

Page 80: ...s open as long as the shutter release button is kept fully depressed Use of a tripod is recommended 1While pressing the exposure mode button MODE rotate the Main Command Dial to select Manual exposure Use the LCD illuminator x 81 to view the LCD panel in the dark 3Compose picture focus and shoot The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is kept fully depressed Use of the optio...

Page 81: ...your eye while rotating the knob Attaching eyepiece correction lenses Before attaching an eyepiece correction lens optional x 167 remove the viewfinder eyepiece DK 17 1 Close the eyepiece shutter and unlock 1 2 Detach the supplied eyepiece from the camera body by rotating it counterclockwise 2 3 Attach the eyepiece correction lens by firmly screwing it in clockwise 4 Open the eyepiece shutter and ...

Page 82: ...e self timer indicator LED will blink for 8 sec then stop blinking 2 sec before the shutter is released Self timer shooting cannot be performed when the camera s shutter cannot be released i e when subject cannot be brought into focus with autofocus in Single Servo AF To cancel the self timer set the film advance mode selector to a position other than V When buLb is selected in Manual exposure mod...

Page 83: ... optional Speedlight SB 800 and SB 600 x 151 To cancel modeling flash turn the Speedlight off or select Off in the Custom Setting e4 Modeling flash x 105 Exposure is locked x 72 simultaneously before stopping the lens down with CPU lens Correct exposure will be obtained by releasing the shutter with the depth of field button pressed Film plane indicator The film plane indicator shows the position ...

Page 84: ...an M UP after releasing the shutter Mirror up mode is canceled by the same operation while the mirror is up however shutter is released automatically and film advances by one frame In the following situations the shutter is automatically released and film advances by one frame but mirror up mode is not canceled Approx 30 sec after mirror is raised Camera power is turned off Cautions in mirror up p...

Page 85: ...dge of the holder upward until it clicks into place Be sure not to touch the reflex mirror or the surfaces of the focusing screens Always use F6 focusing screens focusing screens for other cameras cannot be used Focusing screen compensation No compensation is required with type B or E focusing screens or in Matrix metering With screens other than type B or E the EV level of the focusing screen may...

Page 86: ...tter curtain fails to operate Err blinks in the top LCD panel and in the viewfinder The above warnings are displayed when any malfunction is detected Fully depress the shutter release button once If Err in the top LCD panel and viewfinder stops blinking the malfunction is corrected If Err continues blinking turn the power off and take the camera to an authorized Nikon dealer or service center for ...

Page 87: ... different from the initial factory settings Setup menu x 111 124 Settings such as recording shooting data or date x 35 are in setup menu Shooting menu x 125 143 Imprint shooting data multiple exposure and interval timer settings are selected in shooting menu Details on each menu are described in this section Language x 34 Set language displayed in the rear LCD panel Menu Guide ...

Page 88: ...switch on and press the MENU button to display the menu 2Display desired menu Press P on the multi selector to select the desired menu and press so the menu display appears 3Display desired item 4Display the desired function Press P to select your desired item and to display details of the item sub menu Press P to select your desired function from the sub menu and to display settings of the functi...

Page 89: ... that the selected option is a setting other than default 4 Setting The selected option setting is displayed at the bottom If a submenu is available for the selected option Sub menu is displayed 1 1 3 3 4 1 4 1 4 2 2 2 2 5Set the function Press P to select the desired setting and to set and return to the menu display selected in step 3 6Complete the procedure Press button to backtrack display by d...

Page 90: ...V 97 b3 Exp comp 97 b4 Center weight 98 b5 Shutter spd 98 b6 Screen comp 98 c Timers Lock c1 AE Lock 99 c2 AE L AF L 99 c3 AF ON AE L 100 c4 Auto mtr off 100 c5 Self timer 100 Custom setting option x d Shoot Display d1 Film loading 101 d2 Film rewind 101 d3 Film leader 101 d4 Last frame 102 d5 MB 40 CH fps 102 d6 DX warning 102 d7 Rear panel 103 d8 Imprint den 103 d9 MB 40 Battery 103 e BKT Flash ...

Page 91: ...nk and or numbers 0 to 9 can be assigned to each Custom Setting bank Press P on the multi selector to highlight 00000A and to highlight the first digit Press P to select the desired letter number Press to highlight the second to sixth digits and P to select the desired letter number for each Press after selecting the sixth letter number to set The display returns to the Custom Setting menu Changin...

Page 92: ...nfirmation window Select Yes and press to execute reset Default settings of each option Custom setting option Default setting a Autofocus a1 AF C priority Release fps a2 AF S priority Focus priority a3 Grp dyn AF Pattern 1 Center a4 AF activation Release AF ON a5 Area illum Manual focus On Continuous On When selected 0 2 s a6 Area select No wrap a7 Vert AF ON AF ON a8 M A mode Autofocus off b Mete...

Page 93: ...0 CH fps 8 fps d6 DX warning After film load d7 Rear panel Normal d8 Imprint den 0 d9 MB 40 Battery Alkaline AA e BKT Flash e1 Sync speed 1 250 e2 Slowest speed 1 60 e3 AA flash mode Off e4 Modeling On e5 Auto BKT set AE flash e6 M mode bkting Speed e7 Bkting order MTR Under Over e8 Bkting select Manual select f Controls f1 Center button Center AF area f2 Selector No action f3 FUNC button FV Lock ...

Page 94: ...rops to ensure a correct focus Focus priority Shutter cannot be released unless subject is in focus a2 AF S priority x 48 The default setting for Single Servo AF is focus priority However it can be changed to release priority Options Focus priority Shutter cannot be released unless subject is in focus Release priority Shutter is released when the shutter release button is pressed a3 Group dynamic ...

Page 95: ...ed focus area illuminated in Manual focus Off Selected focus area not illuminated in Manual focus Options On Selected focus area illuminated in continuous shooting Off Selected focus area not illuminated in continuous shooting a4 AF activation x 28 49 Autofocus operation is activated by lightly pressing the shutter release button at the default setting However it can be set to be started only by p...

Page 96: ...B 40 optional can be changed to assume the function of the AE AF L button Options AF ON Operate as AF start button AE AF L Operate as AE AF L button Setting in Custom Setting c2 AE L AF L x 99 becomes effective when AE AF L is selected a8 M A mode x 61 If the AF S lens you are using supports autofocus with manual priority M A you can choose to allow autofocus operation in Manual focus Options Auto...

Page 97: ...ommand Dial and the button by default However it can be set to be selected using only the Sub Command Dial in Programmed Auto and Shutter Priority Auto or using only the Main Command Dial in Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode Options CMD Dial Exposure compensation selected with Command Dial while pressing the button CMD Dial only Exposure compensation selected only with Command Dial If CMD Dial ...

Page 98: ...ec This can be extended down to 30 min Options Off Not extended On Extended b6 Screen comp x 85 168 Exposure value must be compensated depending on focusing screen lens or teleconverter used Options B or E off No compensation Other screen Compensation See the next page for setting compensation value For focusing screen other than B or E type Other screen must be set even when the required compensa...

Page 99: ...sure and focus are locked AE lock only Only exposure is locked AE L hold reset Exposure remains locked until shutter is released exposure meter is off or AE AF L button is pressed again AE lock hold Exposure remains locked until exposure meter is off or AE AF L button is pressed again pressing shutter release button does not release the lock AF lock only Only focus is locked Press on the multi sel...

Page 100: ...posure meter remains on for approx 8 sec if no other operation is performed This duration can be changed to 4 15 or 30 sec Options 4 s 8 s 15 s 30 s c5 Self timer x 82 At the default setting the shutter is released 10 sec after the shutter release button is fully depressed This duration can be changed to 2 5 or 20 sec Options 2 s 5 s 10 s 20 s Note that with longer auto meter off duration batterie...

Page 101: ...t can be set so it does not rewind automatically at the end of the film roll Options Auto Film starts to rewind at the end of film roll Manual Film does not start to rewind film at the end of film roll Press film rewind buttons to start film rewind d3 Film leader x 32 46 Film leader can be set to remain outside the film cartridge when it is rewound Options Rewind leader in Film leader is rewound a...

Page 102: ...8 fps However this can be changed to 7 fps or 6 fps Options 8 fps Maximum film advance speed of 8 fps 7 fps Maximum film advance speed of 7 fps 6 fps Maximum film advance speed of 6 fps d6 DX warning x 23 When film sensitivity is set to s and non DX coded film is loaded a warning appears when film is advanced to the first frame However this can be changed so the warning appears when the power is t...

Page 103: ...9 MB 40 Battery x 19 166 Specify battery type so the battery power indication is displayed correctly when the Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 optional is used Options Alkaline AA AA type alkaline manganese NiMH AA AA type Ni MH Lithium AA AA type lithium Adjusting setting Press on the multi selector after selecting Imprint density Display for setting appears Press P to select darkness and to set No...

Page 104: ... Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode can be changed from 1 60 sec to any of the following settings Options 1 60 1 60 sec 1 30 1 30 sec 1 15 1 15 sec 1 8 1 8 sec 1 4 1 4 sec 1 2 1 2 sec 1 1 sec 2 2 sec 4 4 sec 8 8 sec 15 15 sec 30 30 sec When X shutter speed is selected in Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode the shutter speed is automatically set to the speed set in Fl...

Page 105: ...camera is pressed However this can be changed Options On Modeling flash fired and depth of field preview Off Depth of field preview only e5 Auto BKT set x 75 At the default setting both Auto Exposure Bracketing and Flash Exposure Bracketing are active However this can be changed so that only Auto Exposure Bracketing or Flash Exposure Bracketing is active Options AE flash Auto Exposure Bracketing a...

Page 106: ...t x 75 At the default setting the Main Command Dial is used to select the number of shots and the Sub Command Dial is used to select compensated EV value However these dials can be set to control Bracketing as described below Options Manual select Select number of shots using Main Command Dial and compensated EV value using Sub Command Dial Preset select Turn Bracketing on off using Main Command D...

Page 107: ...lum AF area Pressing center of multi selector illuminates active focus area or focus area group in viewfinder No action Pressing center of multi selector has no effect when camera is in shooting mode f2 Multi selector x 18 28 The multi selector can be used to activate the exposure meters or initiate autofocus as described below Options No action Multi selector does not activate exposure meters or ...

Page 108: ...ting b1 EV step As AE L AF L FUNC button performs same function as AE AF L button Flash off To temporarily disable flash press shutter release button while FUNC button is pressed Bracketing burst While FUNC button is pressed all shots in Auto Exposure or Flash Exposure Bracketing will be taken each time shutter release button is pressed in single frame shooting mode in continuous shooting mode cam...

Page 109: ... operations with command dials in addition to the multi selector f4 1 Rotate direction Options Normal Normal command dial rotation Reverse Reverse rotation of command dials f4 2 Change Main Sub Options Off Main Command Dial controls shutter speed Sub Command Dial controls aperture On Main Command Dial controls aperture Sub Command Dial controls shutter speed When options in the Command dials are c...

Page 110: ...nd dial even after button is released f4 3 Aperture setting Options Sub command dial Aperture can only be adjusted using the Sub Command Dial Aperture ring Aperture can only be adjusted using the lens aperture ring when a non G type CPU lens is attached f4 4 Menus status Options Off Perform menu operations with multi selector On Perform menu operations with multi selector and command dials When On...

Page 111: ...e shooting data without warning or warning is displayed and shutter is locked without overwriting Film number Sets ID number and film number Set year month day hour and minute Date x 35 Set date for recording shooting data x 112 and imprinting shooting data x 126 For details on setting date time see pages 35 36 Options Y M D Date is displayed imprinted in order of year month day M D Y Date is disp...

Page 112: ...ng mode Recorded data Basic Detailed 1 Film sensitivity R R 2 Film number R R 3 ID number R R 4 Frame count number R R 5 Shutter speed R R 6 Aperture R R 7 Selected focal length R R 8 Lens focal length R 9 Maximum aperture R p Metering system R R q Exposure mode R R Recording mode Recorded data Basic Detailed w Flash sync mode R e Exposure compensation value R R r EV difference in Manual R R t Fla...

Page 113: ...on a memory card using the Data Reader MV 1 x 166 4 Frame count number Frame count number displayed in top LCD panel and viewfinder when shots are taken is recorded 5 Shutter speed Shutter speed displayed in top and rear in detailed and large displays LCD panel and viewfinder when shots are taken is recorded 6 Aperture Aperture displayed in top and rear in detailed and large displays LCD panels an...

Page 114: ... exposure compensation value set when shots are taken is recorded See the instruction manual of the Speedlight for details on flash exposure compensation 0 is recorded when no flash exposure compensation is set When exposure compensation x 74 or Flash Exposure Bracketing x 75 is performed in flash photography flash output level is also compensated and recorded as flash exposure compensation value ...

Page 115: ... p Date Date when shots are taken is recorded in year month day month day year or day month year q Time Time when shots are taken is recorded in hour minute Recording only data The items with recording only title the data is not displayed when shooting data appears on rear LCD panel x 122 but the data is recorded in the camera s memory and can be copied onto a memory card x 124 using optional Data...

Page 116: ...P to select Shooting data menu and so the Shooting data menu is displayed Press P to select Basic or Detailed and to set The display returns to Shooting data menu 3Select Store settings in the Shooting data menu Press P to select Data stored and to set Unload the film before setting shooting data Shooting data cannot be set when the film is loaded The shooting data recording cannot be set when sho...

Page 117: ...e shooting data without warning or warning is displayed and shutter is locked without overwriting in Shooting data menu Stop data rec in SET UP menu x 119 Sample of shooting data displays When displaying shooting data in the rear LCD panel x 122 film data and frame data are displayed separately Following data are not displayed but recorded x 124 ID number Flash sync mode EV difference in Manual Ad...

Page 118: ... all the data Press to abort deleting data and return to Shooting data menu After all the data is deleted the display returns to Shooting data menu Press P on multi selector to select Delete and to set 2Select Delete all data 3Complete the procedure Press to backtrack display by display or press MENU button twice to return to the Shooting data display When shooting data is copied onto a CF Memory ...

Page 119: ...is loaded Memory full cannot be set when any shooting data is stored in the camera s memory Delete all shooting data x 118 before setting 2Select Memory full setting Press P to select Overwrite data or Stop data rec and to set The Shooting data menu reappears Press P on multi selector to select Memory full and to set 3Complete the procedure Press to backtrack display by display or press MENU butto...

Page 120: ...res Turn the power switch off once and on again The shutter lock is released and pictures can be taken but no shooting data is recorded Delete all shooting data x 118 The shutter lock is released and pictures can be taken and new shooting data is recorded The shutter lock is released and pictures can be taken when shooting data is copied onto a CompactFlash card using optional Data Reader MV 1 x 1...

Page 121: ...ect Film number in the Shooting data menu Press P on multi selector to select Film number and press 4Complete the procedure Press to backtrack display by display or press MENU button twice to return to the Shooting data display 3Select ID number and film number Four digit number at right is the film number Press P to select highlighted first digit and to set Press P to select numbers for each digi...

Page 122: ...ct frame data to be displayed Press to return to the film data display Press to backtrack display by display or press INFO button to return to the Shooting data display Film data is displayed beginning with the most recent information Press P to select film and to display the frame data of the film Frame data is displayed beginning with the most recent information Press to return to film data and ...

Page 123: ...used e FV Lock used u Multiple exposure executed i Auto Exposure lock used p Date 2005 July 25 q Time 21 09 Displays other than numbers indicate p Matrix metering Center Weighted metering Spot metering q P Programmed Auto S Shutter Priority Auto A Aperture Priority Auto M Manual a TTL TTL i TTL mode used no display flash mode other than TTL used b fi Speedlight used no display Speedlight not used e...

Page 124: ...to a personal computer for further manipulation For details see the Data Reader MV 1 instruction manual Data is copied onto a CF card in CSV Comma Separated Value format and can be used in software such as Microsoft Excel Optional PC Card Adapter EC AD1 or a CF Data Reader is required to transfer data to a personal computer Example application of shooting data Table of shooting data created using ...

Page 125: ...rame Data is imprinted within the frame Between frames Data is imprinted between frames Frame 0 Data is imprinted at frame number 0 Mult exposure x 138 Set number of shots in multiple exposure For details see page 138 139 multiple exposure Select and set the number of shots 2 10 in multiple exposure Interval timer x 140 Controls various interval timer settings For details see page 140 143 interval...

Page 126: ...he frame counter number indicated in the top LCD panel and viewfinder during shooting is imprinted Sequential number A sequential six digit number beginning from the number selected by the user x 129 is imprinted when each shot is taken The number is increased by one for each frame following the first frame This is useful in confirming the total number of frames The number returns to 00 00 00 afte...

Page 127: ...d The imprinted image may be difficult to read against bright colors such as white or reddish hues The imprint example above shows the date and time 2005 July 25 15 30 a fixed number 31202 a frame count number 28 and a sequential number 123 If you change the display order in Date in the SET UP menu x 35 to month day year 7 25 05 is imprinted If you change the display order to day month year 25 7 0...

Page 128: ...SHOOTING MENU Press P on the multi selector to select SHOOTING MENU and press to display the SHOOTING MENU Press P to select Data imprint and so the Data imprint menu is displayed 3Select In frame imprint in the Data imprint menu Press P to select In frame and to set 4Select data to be imprinted Press P to select Date Day and time User Index No Frame count or Sequential No and to set ...

Page 129: ...ed when no number is selected When a sequential number is selected Press P to set highlighted first digit Press to select the second to sixth digit then P to set each The display returns to imprint menu when is pressed after setting the sixth digit With each successive shot the number increases by one and that number is imprinted 00 00 00 is imprinted when no number is selected 5Complete the opera...

Page 130: ...he P mark is imprinted Exposure mode Location of imprinted indicates the exposure mode Programmed Auto no indication Shutter Priority Auto indication at the shutter speed Aperture Priority Auto indication at the aperture Manual indications at both shutter speed and aperture Exposure compensation value Selected exposure compensation value x 74 is imprinted in Programmed Auto Shutter Priority Auto a...

Page 131: ... TC 17E II is used with AF S 300mm f 2 8D ED or AF S 400mm f 2 8D ED focal length is imprinted correctly with AF S 300mm f 2 8D II ED or AF S 400mm f 2 8D II ED Time Time of shooting is imprinted imprinted shooting data Following combinations of shooting data can be imprinted Imprinted item Imprinted data Date Shutter speed aperture exposure mode exposure compensation value date Date and time Shut...

Page 132: ...s on imprinting shooting data see page 136 Shutter speed Aperture Exposure compensation value Data is imprinted at the left side of the frame as illustrated The example shows shutter speed 1 125 sec aperture f 5 6 in Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode 1 exposure compensation 1 3 and date 2 2005 July 25th 1 125 ƒ5 6 in Programmed Auto 125 ƒ5 6 in Shutter Priority Auto 125 ƒ5 6 in Aperture Priorit...

Page 133: ...and time User Index No Frame count Sequential No fi metering mode fi focal length or fi time and to set When Date Date and time Frame count fi metering mode fi focal length or fi time is set the display returns to the Data imprint menu When User Index No or Sequential No is set the display for editing numbers appears To edit the number see step 4 on page 128 4Complete the operation Press to backtrack di...

Page 134: ...ear or day month year of film loading is imprinted If you change the display order to month day year or day month year in Date in the SET UP menu x 36 date is imprinted in that order Position of imprinted data and example Between frames ID number Date Film number Data is imprinted at the left side of frame number 0 as illustrated above In frame Imprinted data Imprint example Date in frame 05007025...

Page 135: ...set 3Select data to be imprinted Press P to select Between frames Date in frame or Film No In frame and to set The display returns to the data imprint menu 4Complete the operation Press to backtrack display by display or press MENU button twice to return to the shooting data display Notes on imprinting data on frame number 0 Data is imprinted when the film is loaded Even if no pictures are taken b...

Page 136: ...n multiple exposure mode x 138 data is imprinted at first exposure Imprinted data may become difficult to read when many backgrounds or subjects are exposed in multiple exposure Using in frame imprint in combination with between frame imprint Some data cannot be imprinted when both in frame and between frame imprint are selected If you cannot select your desired data or imprint is not possible cha...

Page 137: ...ilm advance speed in data imprint shooting When imprinted data other than date date and time or user index number is selected film advance speed tends to slow down even at normal temperatures if CL continuous low speed or CH continuous high speed film advance mode is selected To prevent the slowdown of the film advance speed select either date date and time or user index number only or cancel data...

Page 138: ...s on the rear LCD 2Select Multiple exposure display in the SHOOTING MENU Press P on the multi selector to select SHOOTING MENU and press so the SHOOTING MENU display appears Press P to select Mult exposure and press so the Multiple exposure display appears 3Select number of exposures Press P to select your desired number of exposures from 2 to 10 then press to set When the multiple exposure is set...

Page 139: ...m Two Button Reset x 147 The film will advance to the next frame when the next shot is taken film is not advanced if no shot is taken Multiple exposure is canceled when film is rewound after setting or during multiple exposure Multiple exposure is also canceled if the shutter release button is depressed after pressing the R1 button the shutter curtain will not open and film will advance to the nex...

Page 140: ...to a day during the current one month period Example If day 6 is set on January 7th interval timer starts on February 6th If day 7 15 00 is set on January 7th 16 00 interval timer starts on February 7th 15 00 Example of interval timer photograph Start day time Day 17 16 00 Interval 1 hour 30 minutes 00 second Repeating time five Number of shots in one operation 3 frames 16 00 17 30 19 00 20 30 22 ...

Page 141: ...d press to set Start time Interval display is shown and the current time appears at the bottom 3Set start day time and interval Press P to select the highlighted start day and press to set Press P to select highlighted minute second and the to set Press P to select the highlighted hour interval and press to set Press P to select the highlighted minute second and to set Press to display repeating t...

Page 142: ...e the first shot The indicated number of shots counts down as each shot is taken When one set of shots has been taken the start time for the next shots and the remaining number of repeating time are displayed The operation is repeated as many times as specified and interval timer is canceled when the entire operation is complete Interval timer is canceled when the power is turned off Two Button re...

Page 143: ...ode x 84 each exposure starts approx 0 4 sec after the mirror is up When two or more shots are selected for one operation in single frame shooting or mirror up mode film advance mode automatically changes to CL continuous low speed When combined with Auto Exposure Bracketing x 75 the number of shots in one operation is automatically set to the number of shots selected in Bracketing When Auto Expos...

Page 144: ...system other than Spot Available focal length and aperture Focal lengths 6 8 13 15 16 18 20 24 25 28 35 43 45 50 55 58 70 80 85 86 100 105 135 180 200 300 360 400 500 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 and 4000mm Apertures f 1 2 1 4 1 8 2 2 5 2 8 3 3 3 5 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 3 7 1 8 9 5 11 13 15 16 19 22 Available non CPU lens Non CPU lens data can be specified with AI Nikkor lenses Non AI l...

Page 145: ...sing INFO button to set lens number and return to the Menu display 3Specify non CPU lens data Press P to set focal length Press to highlight Max aperture Press P to set maximum aperture Press to enter the lens data to selected lens number and return to the Menu display 4Complete the operation Press to backtrack display by display or press MENU button twice to return to the shooting data display Wi...

Page 146: ...red lens number With lens number 1 the selected lens number is displayed as L 1 in the rear LCD panel No number is displayed when a CPU lens is attached and when either focal length or maximum aperture is not specified with non CPU lens If an SB 800 or 600 Speedlight is mounted on the camera turn the Speedlight off before pressing the FUNC button since the FV Lock x 151 has priority over the Lens ...

Page 147: ...than two seconds Reset completed is displayed in the rear LCD panel Two Button Reset is complete when normal shooting data is displayed after Reset completed on the rear LCD panel 1 Settings reset to default compensated EV value 1 3 step number of shots 0 If Preset select is set in Custom Setting e8 Auto BKT select compensated EV value 1 3 step number of shots three and off will set 2 Settings res...

Page 148: ...ting A A C Exposure compensation SB compensation AE SB Bracketing A C A B C Exposure compensation SB compensation AE Bracketing A C A B Exposure compensation SB compensation SB Bracketing A A B C Combination of compensation Exposure Flash exposure compensation value 1 compensation value 2 AE SB Bracketing 0 3 C AE Bracketing 0 3 0 3 SB Bracketing 0 3 C Exposure compensation AE SB Bracketing A A C ...

Page 149: ...149 Flash Photography Flash Photography When used with an optional Speedlight featuring the Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS the F6 supports a full range of available options ...

Page 150: ...as of the frame are picked up by the five segment TTL flash control sensor or 1 005 pixel RGB sensor and are analyzed in combination with information from the Matrix Metering system to adjust flash output for natural balance between the main subject and ambient background lighting When a type G or D lens is used distance information is included when calculating flash output Precision of calculatio...

Page 151: ...w the main Speedlight to add to the lighting arrangement See Speedlight instruction manual for details Modeling flash SB 800 SB 600 Speedlights emit a modeling flash when the camera depth of field preview button is pressed This feature can be used with Advanced Wireless Lighting to preview the total lighting effect achieved with multiple flash units Modeling flash can be turned off using Custom Se...

Page 152: ...t If desired additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV Lock To release FV Lock press the FUNC button and confirm that the FV Lock icons are no longer displayed in the viewfinder FV Lock is also released when Exposure meter is off Film rewind is performed Lens is detached Speedlight is turned off Flash mode other than i TTL is selected Flash zoom position is changed Modeling flash is se...

Page 153: ...rea AF The SB 800 SB 600 features AF assist illuminator linked to the F6 focus areas allowing autofocus to be used even at night regardless of the subject s position in the frame AF assist illuminator can be used in all AF Area modes including Single Area AF Dynamic AF Group Dynamic AF and Dynamic AF with Closest Subject Priority If the subject is poorly lit the AF assist illuminator will light au...

Page 154: ...ion from the lens with other exposure control information automatically compensating the flash output level so that flash output and ambient light are balanced 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash With Speedlights that do not have the Monitor Preflash feature or with a non G D type lens or a non CPU lens with non CPU lens data specified Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash without data from the Monitor...

Page 155: ... 80DX or SB 28DX set Custom Setting e3 AA flash mode to Off x 105 With the SB 800 the Speedlight setting overrides the Custom Setting Aperture must be set manually on the Speedlight Distance Priority Manual flash GN In this flash operation the Speedlight controls the light output automatically based on the shooting distance aperture value and ISO sensitivity Enter the shooting distance and you can...

Page 156: ...nd of the sync cord to the sync terminal When performing rear curtain sync with a Speedlight such as SB 800 SB 600 SB 80DX SB 50DX SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 or SB 24 attached to the F6 s accessory shoe do not attach a additional Speedlight via the sync terminal Ready light When using a Speedlight such as the SB 800 SB 600 SB 80DX SB 50DX SB 30 SB 29s 29 SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 SB 23 ...

Page 157: ... mode Studio flash system Rear Curtain Sync cannot be used with a studio flash system since the correct synchronization cannot be obtained 1 Front Curtain Sync is selected automatically in Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode 2 Slow Sync is set simultaneously in Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode Rear Curtain Sync with Slow Sync is indicated as below in the rear LCD p...

Page 158: ...t in Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode Slow Sync is set automatically Red Eye Reduction The Monitor Preflash or Red Eye Reduction lamp lights before the flash fires in order to reduce the red eye effect in photos of people or animals With SB 800 SB 600 SB 80DX SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 or SB 25 only Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Red Eye Reduction and Slow Sync mode are set si...

Page 159: ...e i TTL Balanced Fill Flash 2 R R R R R R R R R R R R Standard TTL 3 R R R R R R Auto Aperture flash R R R R Non TTL Auto flash R R R R Distance Priority manual R R R Manual R R R R R R R R R R R R Auto FP High Speed Sync R R R R R R R R R R R R FV Lock R R R R R R R R R R R R Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator R R 4 R R 4 Repeating flash R R R R R R R R R Rear Curtain Sync R R R R R R R R R R R R Re...

Page 160: ... attached 5 TTL auto flash is possible with TTL Remote Cord SC 23 In A or M flash mode attach SU 2 to SC 13 with SB 11 and SB 14 or attach SU 3 to SC 13 with SB 140 SC 11 or SC 15 can also be used however the ready light does not appear in the viewfinder and the shutter speed does not change automatically 6 Ultraviolet and infrared photography can be performed only when SB 140 is set to M TTL A M ...

Page 161: ... using an optional Speedlight With Medical Nikkor 120mm f 4 set the shutter speed to 1 125 sec or slower Available film speeds for TTL auto flash are ISO 25 to ISO 1000 For Speedlights not compatible with the Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator the AF Assist Illuminator does not emit light under the following conditions Center focus area is not selected in Single Area AF or Dynamic AF mode A group of ...

Page 162: ... sec 2 Bulb 70 1 Shutter speed can be prolonged up to 30 sec in Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync or Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync In Auto FP High Speed Sync shutter speed is controlled at up to 1 8000 sec 2 In Auto FP High Speed Sync shutter speed is controlled at up to 1 8000 sec 3 Flash shooting distance range depends on the ISO speed of the film in use and aperture setting In Aperture Priority Au...

Page 163: ...se button and confirm the in focus indicator and ready light indicator fi appears in the viewfinder 7Confirm the flash shooting distance range and shoot If the ready light blinks approx 3 sec after full flash output underexposure may have occurred Check the focus distance aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again When using a Speedlight make sure to read its instruction manual as we...

Page 164: ... above all aperture Smaller apertures represented by larger f numbers will produce a deeper depth of field where the background and foreground remain sharp larger apertures represented by smaller f numbers will produce a shallower depth of field where the background becomes blurred Similarly a shorter shooting distance or a longer focal length will produce a shallower depth of field and a longer s...

Page 165: ...165 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous This section explains miscellaneous information such as optional accessories camera care notes on batteries specifications or index ...

Page 166: ...wer Battery Pack MB 40 Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4 can be recharged and calibrated using Quick Charger MH 21 Use optional Battery Chamber Cover BL 3 for inserting Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4 into Multi Power Battery Pack MB 40 Quick Charger MH 21 Quick Charger MH 21 fully recharges a discharged Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4 in approx 100 minutes Use with AC 100 240V 50 60Hz Data...

Page 167: ...inder more clearly while preventing your eyes from becoming tired The eyepiece lock of the DK 17 supplied DK 17A or DK 17C is available with the DK 19 Right Angle Viewing Attachment DR 5 Right Angle Viewing Attachment DR 5 provides an upright and unreversed image with right angle viewing The DR 5 allows you to set the reproduction ratio to either 1 1 or 2 1 An adapter ring is required when attachi...

Page 168: ...objects Brilliant image in dim light Suitable for close ups photomicrography and other high magnification applications Matte Fresnel field with central 5mm dia microprism focusing spot and 12mm dia reference circle Good for general photography Matte Fresnel field with 5mm dia BriteView split image rangefinder Rapid accurate focusing for subjects with both straight lines and ill defined contours Su...

Page 169: ...tained with filters that require compensation other than 1 use of Center Weighted metering is recommended For details see the instruction manual of the filter Film Type Designation Filter factor Screw in attachment size mm Rear interchange Slip in mm Daylight Tungsten light 39 46 52 58 62 67 72 77 82 95 122 Bayonet 39 52 Neutral NC 1 R R R R R R R Black white Skylight L 1BC 1 R R R R R and color L...

Page 170: ... focal length The built in wide panel can be used for illuminating angles of 14mm and 17mm An illuminator is included to assist in adjusting settings in the dark The SB 800 accepts four AA batteries five AA batteries when powered by the supplied SD 800 battery pack or SD 6 SD 7 or SD 8A power sources available separately Custom settings are available for fine tuning all aspects of flash operation ...

Page 171: ...able and a beeping sound can be set to repeat each second for the duration of the exposure Extension cord for MC 20 MC 22 MC 23 MC 25 or MC 30 Remote cord with blue yellow and black terminals to connect to a shutter triggering device Remote control operation via sound or signal is available Connects two F6 cameras for simultaneous operation Adapter cord to connect a remote accessory for 2 pin remo...

Page 172: ...with a blower brush Doing so may scratch deform or tear the shutter curtains Avoid strong electric or magnetic fields The camera may not function properly in strong electric or magnetic fields such as near a transmitter tower Avoid using the camera in such locations Store the camera in a cool dry place Store the camera in a cool dry place to prevent mold and mildew Keep it away from naphthalene or...

Page 173: ...humid environment store the camera inside a plastic bag with a desiccant to keep out dust moisture and salt Note however that storing leather cases in vinyl bags may cause the leather to deteriorate Keep the batteries in a cool dry place away from heat or humidity Change the desiccant occasionally since it does not absorb moisture effectively for long periods Leaving the camera unused for a long p...

Page 174: ...a dry cloth before installing Use fresh batteries at low temperatures Battery power diminishes at extremely low temperatures and the camera may not function properly with old batteries Use a fresh set of batteries at low temperatures and alternate them with spare batteries that you keep warm At low temperatures film advance speed decreases and the usable number of film rolls is reduced However bat...

Page 175: ...175 Miscellaneous ...

Page 176: ...nk blinks 176 Cause CPU Nikkor lens other than G type is not set to its minimum aperture Batteries are nearing exhaustion Batteries are just about exhausted Built in clock has been reset EV step difference from the lens maximum aperture is displayed Non CPU lens with maximum aperture not specified is attached Film does not correctly advance Film speed is set to DX and non DX coded film is loaded F...

Page 177: ...ecify maximum aperture of the non CPU lens Aperture will be displayed Reload film Load DX coded film or set the film speed manually Remove the film cartridge Rewind film by pressing the two film rewind buttons or by rotating the film rewind crank Rewind film again by pressing the two film rewind buttons after reloading flesh set of batteries or by rotating the film rewind crank Focus manually Misc...

Page 178: ...CORD SHOOTING DATA TURN CAMERA OFF highlighted Cause Overexposure may have occurred Underexposure may have occurred Subject brightness is beyond camera s exposure range Shutter speed is set to buLb in S mode Non CPU lens is attached or no lens is attached in P or S mode Shutter speed faster than 1 250 sec the highest sync speed is selected in S or M mode Flash has fired at full output and an under...

Page 179: ...h Cancel buLb by selecting a shutter speed of 30 sec or faster or select M mode to perform Long Time Exposure If non CPU lens is attached set the exposure mode to A or M Release the shutter as is to take a flash picture Shutter speed automatically shifts to 1 250 sec With SB 800 SB 600 perform Auto FP High Speed Sync by setting Custom Setting e1 Flash sync speed to 1 250 FP auto Shoot again after ...

Page 180: ...en turn it on again Or remove and reinstall the batteries About the LCD The LCD panel and viewfinder displays tend to turn darker at high temperatures and experience slower response at low temperatures In either case when the temperature returns to normal the displays also return to normal LCD illuminator panel The LCD illuminator panel wears out with time and the brightness of the LCD illuminatio...

Page 181: ...ture of f 5 6 or faster Color Matrix Metering aperture value display etc usable with the lens data specified with AI lens TC 16A Autofocus possible with lens having a maximum aperture of f 3 5 or faster electronic rangefinder not usable except with some lens Non AI lens Can be attached with modification stop down measurement Viewfinder Fixed eye level pentaprism built in diopter adjustment 2 0 to ...

Page 182: ...ns other than G or D type except AF Nikkor for F3AF AI P lens non CPU lens with lens data specified Center Weighted Metering Approx 75 of the meter s sensitivity concentrated on the 12mm dia circle Spot Metering 4mm dia circle approx 1 5 of entire frame shifts according to focus area selected Metering range 3D Color Matrix Metering EV 0 20 Center Weighted Metering EV 0 20 Spot Metering EV 2 20 at ...

Page 183: ...speed range in TTL auto flash ISO 25 1000 Flash sync mode Front Curtain Sync normal sync Red Eye Reduction Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync Ready light Lights up when flash fully charged with Speedlights SB 800 SB 600 SB 80DX SB 50DX SB 30 SB 29s 29 SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 23 etc blinks 3 sec after flash for full output warning Accessory shoe ISO518 hot shoe contact d...

Page 184: ...hutter speed aperture stop information aperture lock aperture Auto Exposure Bracketing exposure built in illuminator mode flexible program exposure compensation electronic analog exposure display battery power exposure compensation value Auto Exposure Bracketing status frame counter Rear LCD panel Shooting display normal detailed large display information Shooting data display film data frame data...

Page 185: ...ation symbol appears when batteries are completely exhausted or improperly installed Usable number of The usable number of film roll is tested under following conditions by 36 exposure film Nikon rolls per set of Test 1 fresh batteries Camera setting Using an AF S VR 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G ED lens Vibration Reduction function on in Continuous Servo AF with film advance mode at S and shutter speed of ...

Page 186: ...each shot The same operation follows for the next shot Duration in hours of Long Time Bulb exposure Temperature At 20 C 68 F At 10 C 14 F Battery 3V lithium Approx 35 Approx 15 AA type alkaline manganese with MB 40 Approx 55 Approx 4 AA type Ni MH with MB 40 Approx 55 Approx 50 AA type lithium with MB 40 Approx 95 Approx 70 Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4 with MB 40 Approx 65 Approx 50 Temperat...

Page 187: ... duration of long time Bulb exposure were tested using the following batteries Usable number of film rolls and duration of long time Bulb exposure may vary depending on shooting conditions 3V lithium CR123A Matsushita Battery Industrial Co Ltd AA type alkaline manganese LR6 Matsushita Battery Industrial Co Ltd AA type Ni MH HR 3UB 2300mAh Sanyo Electric Co Ltd AA type lithium FR6 Fuji Photo Film C...

Page 188: ...Metering 63 Color Matrix Metering 38 62 Command lock 67 69 Continuous high speed shooting CH 45 Continuous low speed shooting CL 45 Continuous Servo AF AF C 48 Continuous shooting 45 Continuous silent low speed shooting Cs 45 CPU Nikkor lens 20 38 Creative Lighting System CLS 150 Custom Setting 90 D Date time setting 35 Date display order 36 Depth of field 164 Diopter adjustment 81 Distance inform...

Page 189: ...Focus brackets 9 28 50 Focusing screens 168 Focus Lock 58 Focus mode 24 38 48 61 Focus Tracking 31 48 Front Curtain Sync 158 FV Lock 151 152 G Group Dynamic AF Mode 52 G type Nikkor lens 20 38 I Imprinting data between frames 130 Imprinting data in frame 126 Imprinting data on frame number 0 134 Imprinting shooting data 126 Interval timer 140 i TTL Balanced Fill Flash 150 159 i TTL flash control 1...

Page 190: ...62 Minimum aperture 20 68 70 Mirror up M UP photography 84 Modeling flash 151 Monitor preflash 150 152 154 Multiple Exposure 138 Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash 154 160 N Non AI lens 41 Non CPU lens 39 40 144 Non TTL Auto flash A 155 P Program chart 65 Programmed Auto 64 R Rear Curtain Sync 158 Ready light 156 Recording shooting data 112 Red Eye Reduction 158 Red Eye Reduction with Slow Sync 158 ...

Page 191: ...de 52 Single frame shooting 45 Single Servo AF AF S 48 Slow Sync flash 158 Spot Metering 63 Standard i TTL flash 150 Standard TTL flash 150 154 Sync shutter speed 104 153 161 T 1 005 pixel RGB sensor 62 3D Color Matrix Metering 38 62 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash 154 160 TTL auto flash 154 160 Two Button Reset 147 V Viewfinder frame coverage 29 ...

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