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Lens Compatibility
Use a CPU Nikkor lens (except IX-Nikkor) with this camera. G- or D-type AF
lenses give you access to all available functions. (This camera is not
compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens and
autofocus function of the AF-S and AF-I lens.)
CPU contacts of CPU
Nikkor lens
D-type Nikkor lens
G-type Nikkor lens
G-type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens (page 19)
• The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from the
camera body. Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not need to be set to
minimum (largest f-number).
• CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Nikkor lens have an aperture ring. Set the lens
aperture to its minimum and lock. When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture
setting and the power switch is turned on,
ƒEE
blinks in the LCD panel and
viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released.
Mode
Focus mode
Exposure mode
Metering system
Manual with
Any mode
Matrix
Autofocus electronic Manual other than
M
Centre
rangefinder
M
3D 5-
5-
Partial*
1
Lens/accessories
segment segment
G-type AF Nikkor,
D-type AF Nikkor*
3
,
R
R
R
R
R
R
—
R
AF-S, AF-I Nikkor
—
R
R
R
R
R
—
R
PC Micro-Nikkor
85mm f/2.8D*
4
—
R
*
5
R
—
R
—
—
R
AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter*
6
—
R
*
7
R
R
R
—
R
R
Non-G or D-type AF
Nikkor (except AF Nikkor
R
R
R
R
R
—
R
R
for F3AF)
AI-P Nikkor
—
R
*
8
R
R
R
—
R
R
AI-S or AI type Nikkor,
Series-E, AI-modified Nikkor
—
R
*
8
R
—
R
*
10
—
—
—
Medical-Nikkor
—
R
R
—
R
*
11
—
—
—
120mm f/4
Reflex-Nikkor
—
—
R
—
R
*
10
—
—
—
PC-Nikkor
—
R
*
5
R
—
R
*
10
—
—
—
AI-S or AI type
—
R
*
7
R
—
R
*
10
—
—
—
Teleconverters
Bellows Focusing
—
R
*
7
R
—
R
*
10
—
—
—
Attachment PB-6*
12
Auto Extension Rings
(PK-11A, PK-12,
—
R
*
7
R
—
R
*
10
—
—
—
PK-13 and PN-11)
CPU Nikk
or*
2
Non-CPU Nikk
or*
9
*1
Metering system automatically switches to Centre Partial Metering when the exposure mode is set to Manual.
*2
IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached.
*3
This camera is not compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens.
*4
The camera’s exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the
lens, or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture.
*5
Without shifting and/or tilting the lens.
*6
Compatible with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor except AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
and AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED.
*7
With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
*8
With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
*9
Some lenses/accessories cannot be attached. (See page 90.)
*10
With exposure mode set to Manual. The exposure meter cannot be used.
*11
With exposure mode set to Manual and shutter speed set to 1/90 sec. or slower, the exposure meter cannot be
used.
*12
Attach the PB-6 vertically. (PB-6 can be set to horizontal position after attaching.)
• AS-15 must be attached in combination with Medical-Nikkor 200mm f/5.6 for the lens to fire the flash.
• Reprocopy Outfit PF-4 can be attached in combination with Camera Holder PA-4.
MISCELLANEOUS
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