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Summary of Contents for FA

Page 1: ...FA Nikon INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...e pin Focal length indexing lever Maximum aperture indexing lever Reflex mirror Shutter speed indication illumination window Neckstrap eyelet Focusing screen holder release latch Depth of field preview lever Handgrip Handgrip attachment screw Self timer lever Metering control button Aperture coupling lever Lens mounting flange 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

Page 3: ...et Motor drive electrical contacts with cover Battery clip Viewfinder eyepiece Eyepiece shutter lever Film rewind fork Shutter curtains Film cartridge chamber Film guide pin Film guide rails Data back contacts Motor drive shutter release coupling for MD 12 Motor drive coupling Film rewind button Memo holder 22 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 34 31 33 ...

Page 4: ...hutter speed index Accessory shoe Focusing ring Mounting ring Infrared focusing index Meter coupling ridge Meter coupling shoe Hot shoe contact Exposure compensation index Exposure compensation scale Exposure compensation dial Film rewind knob ASA ISO film speed index ASA ISO film speed scale Film rewind crank Camera back locking lever Exposure compensation dial locking button Ready light contact ...

Page 5: ...sure Modes 50 51 In the Manual Mode 52 Duplication Work and Photomicrography 53 STOP DOWN EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT 54 MULTIPLE EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY 55 UNMANNED PHOTOGRAPHY 56 57 Self Timer 56 Eyepiece Shutter 57 INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY 57 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 58 61 Accessory Shoe and Sync Terminal 59 Ready Light Indication in the Viewfinder 60 Nikon FA Speedlight Combination Chart 61 CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY 62...

Page 6: ...But possibly even more important are the FA s two separate metering methods In Nikon s revolutionary automatic multipattern metering system the brightness from 5 areas of the focusing screen is analyzed by the camera s microcomputer this automatically ensures the correct exposure even in tricky lighting situations without any exposure compensation whatsoever Traditional centerweighted metering is ...

Page 7: ...e the bat tery terminals clean and insert the batteries making sure that the signs are up Useable batteries for the Nikon FA camera are One 3V lithium battery Two 1 55V silver oxide batteries 3 1V Two 1 5V alkaline manganese batteries 3V 2 Reattach the battery clips Slip the clip back into the camera body and screw it tightly into place 3 43 ...

Page 8: ... installation is correct and power is sufficient If necessary replace with a new set With sufficient battery power the LCD stays on for 16sec after you take your finger off the button If the batteries are almost depleted the LCD will turn off immediately when you take your finger off the button In this case replace batteries as soon as possible With exhausted batteries you cannot trip the shutter ...

Page 9: ...o 143001 or higher Ret ex Nikkor 2000mm f 11 No 200311 or higher PC Nikkor 28mm f 4 No 180901 or higher PC Nikkor 35mm f 2 8 No 851000 or lower or No 906201 or higher Zoom Nikkor 180 600mm f 8 ED No 174167 or higher Zoom Nikkor 200 600mm f 9 5 No 300491 or higher Zoom Nikkor 360 1200mm f 11 ED No 174088 or higher The last seven lenses having serial numbers not listed above cannot be mounted on the...

Page 10: ...rs on the front cover on the instruction manual for each lens When used with the Nikon FA in the programmed mode Al S lenses provide either a normal or high speed program depending on the focal length in use in the shutter priority mode they give you uniform exposure control in any lighting situation Nikon Series E lenses also have the same features as Al S Nikkors but do not have a meter coupling...

Page 11: ...idge in the film cartridge chamber with the leader pointing towards the takeup spool then push the rewind knob back down to secure the cartridge in place You can use any type of 35mm film on the market It is advisable to handle film in the shade to avoid direct exposure to sunlight 2 Insert the film leader in the take Pull the leader across the camera and insert it into any one of the slots in the...

Page 12: ...of the slot in the takeout spool and the top and bottom perforations mesh securely with the sprockets 4 Advance the film by rotating the takeup spool further with your thumb Make sure the perforations on both film edges are securely engaged with the sprocket teeth Also confirm that the film is properly seated between both film guide rails and there is no film slack Then close the camera back until...

Page 13: ... shutter release button until the frame counter reaches frame 1 While making blank exposures check that the rewind knob is rotating indicating the film has been loaded correctly and is being advanced If the knob does not rotate reload the film Do not take pictures prior to frame 1 because the meter does not function properly and the shutter fires at a fixed speed of 1 250sec regardless of the shut...

Page 14: ...r To advance the film wind the lever to the right completely until it stops The lever returns to the standoff position as soon as you take your thumb off the lever A single complete stroke advances the film one frame and simultaneously cocks the shutter If the lever becomes difficult to oper ate at the beginning of the roll this means that the film is not winding onto the takeup spool properly In ...

Page 15: ...from ASA ISO 12 to 4000 Two lines between each number stand for intermediate settings such as 64 80 etc The film speed indicated by an ASA ISO number printed on both the film carton and cartridge is a numerical rating of the film s sensitivity to a given amount of light the higher the number the greater the sensitivity and vice versa Make sure that the exposure compensation dial is set at 0 If not...

Page 16: ...e FA s microcomputer depending upon scene brightness film speed and lens focal length in use For short lenses less than 135mm the FA uses a normal program to ensure correct exposure But with telephotos of 135mm or longer the camera automatically switches to a special 9 68 highspeed program to reduce the possibility of camera shake caused by slow shutter speeds The P mode not only greatly simplifie...

Page 17: ...r longer 105mm or shorter 135mm or longer 100mm or shorter X O O O O O O X O O O O O O O X O O O O O O X O O O O O O X O O O O O O X O O O X O X X X X O X O X O O X O X X X X O X O X O O O O O O O X O O O X O X X X O O X O O In operation or possible X Not possible Because Reflex Nikkor have a fixed aperture the shutter speed is shifted according to the aperture just as in the A mode When using any...

Page 18: ...e display as discrete numbers which are closest to actual shutter speeds or f numbers 2 ADR f number Appears in the A or M mode to show you the aperture set on the lens Al S Nikkor Nikon Series E and Al Nikkor including Al modified lenses 3 Shutter speed indication Appears only in the S mode to show you the shutter speed set on the shutter speed dial 4 LED exposure compensation mark Appears when t...

Page 19: ...rture the largest f num ber The shutter speed dial can be set at any position except M250 and B 2 Confirm that automatic multi pattern metering is in opera tion by making sure that the metering control button is in the normal out position and the red index is not on top refer to page 40 for more information 3 ...

Page 20: ...or lens a Nikon Teleconverter TC 200 TC 300 or TC 14 or a PK ring this warning will not appear So be sure to set the aperture to its minimum However even if the aperture is set incorrectly you can stil get the correct exposure in most cases but the programmed aperture will be restricted to the range between the lens maximum aperture and the actual aperture you set on the lens If the LCD shows Hl t...

Page 21: ...FA provides the optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed to match the film speed in use and the brightness of the scene These combinations were arrived at through intensive research and then fed into the FA s microcomputer to provide a predetermined exposure program Thus when actual exposure measurement takes place at the time of shooting the ideal combination on is selected resulting in ...

Page 22: ... displayed in the view finder However you will still obtain the correct exposure With a teleconverter attached shutter speeds become slower Than those indicated by the normal or high speed program line respectively Similarly with an Al modified Nikkor or PK ring attached shutter speeds become slower While the actual shutter speed will be the one indicated by the LCD and correct exposure is assured...

Page 23: ...procals e g 4000 means 1 4000sec The 250 engraved in red indicates the fastest sync speed for an electronic flash unit Each setting has a click stop intermediate settings cannot be used Use fast shutter speed to freeze motion or use slow speeds to produce a deliberate blur Note that in the S mode M250 and B settings cannot be used to prevent accidental missetting of the dial a locking mechanism is...

Page 24: ...e a number preceded by F selected by the camera to match the shutter speed you selected If the LCD shows the shutter speed a number without F this means you cannot obtain the correct exposure at the shutter speed you selected and the camera is overriding your choice by automatically selecting a slower or Faster speed With an Al modified Nikkor lens Nikon Teleconverter TC 200 TC 300 or TC 14 PK rin...

Page 25: ...o bright indicating overexposure may occur In this case use a neutral density ND filter or change to a slower speed film If the LCD displays Lo this means the scene is too dark indicating underexposure may occur In this case use an electronic flash or change to faster film If the LCD shows FEE this means you failed to set the lens to its minimum aperture and the scene is too bright for the apertur...

Page 26: ...r however you will still get the correct exposure In case exact shutter speed information is desired use the A or M mode the lenses are Nikkor 24mm f 2 Nikkor 28mm f 2 Nikkor 35mm f 1 4 Nikkor 35mm f 2 Nikkor 35mm f 2 8 Nikkor 50mm f 1 2 Nikkor 50mm f 1 8 Nikkor 50mm f 2 Nikkor 55mrn f 1 2 Noct Nikkor 58mm f 12 Nikkor 105mm f 2 5 The same thing happens with this lens at aperture between U5 6 and f...

Page 27: ...ate settings Note that small apertures give greater depth of feild while large apertures restrict the zone of sharp focus to the main subject The shutter speed dial can be set at any position except M250 and B 2 Confirm that automatic multi pattern metering is in opera tion by making sure that the metering control button is in the normal out position and the red index is not on top refer to page 4...

Page 28: ...atch the aperture you selected In this case underexposure may occur To prevent this select a wider aperture or if necessary attach an electronic flash As a last resort change to a faster film Warning Indications Look through the viewfinder and check the exposure information The aperture you set is shown through the ADR window When the shutter speed selected by the cam era to obtain correct exposur...

Page 29: ...hutter speed The numbers on the dial are reciprocals e g 4000 means 1 4000sec The 250 engraved in red indicates the fastest sync speed for an electronic flash unit Each setting has a click stop Shutter speeds from 1 to 1 4000sec are electromagnetically controlled while the FA s shutter is mechanicall controlled at M250 and B The shuter speed dial should not be set between click stops Fine adjustme...

Page 30: ...250 and B Settings At M250 and B the FA s shutter is mechanically controlled without the exposure meter being activated or exposure information appearing in the viewfinder At M250 the shutter operates at a mechanical speed of 1 250sec This setting is used when the batteries are depleted and other shutter speeds are not operable It also can be used for flash photography At B the shutter remains ope...

Page 31: ...rt Grasp the handgrip with your right hand and use your index finger to depress the shutter release button and your thumb to wind the 6 film advance lever You can look through the viewfinder with either the right or eft eye while the other eyes opened or closed It s easy to adapt this basic posture to both horizontal and ver tical format shooting To hold the camera steady stand with your feet flat...

Page 32: ...or drive you should remove the grip first To do this insert a coin into the slot turn the screw counterclock wise until it loosens then slide the grip down until it separates from the body To reattach align the grip attachment screw with the inner hole in the handgrip slip the grip up until it stops then screw clockwise until it becomes tight 7 ...

Page 33: ...rapid focusing and for subjects with indistinct outlines use the microprism collar turn the focusing ring until the shimmering image becomes sharp B In close up 45 or microphotography or when using telephoto lenses with max imum apertures of approx f 4 5 or smaller the split image spot and microprism collar are likely to darken Therefore use the matte portion of the screen turn the focusing ring u...

Page 34: ...35 Out of focus Out of focus Out of focus Out of focus A Split image focusing In focus In focus B Microprism focusing C Matte field focusing ...

Page 35: ...he film advance lever is pulled out to standard position b the film advance lever is stroked completely to cock the shutter and c the batteries are in proper working order To release the shutter when the batteries are dead use a mechanical setting of M250 or B When using a tripod be careful not to screw it into the cameras tripod socket too tightly as this might damage the camera Also if the tripo...

Page 36: ...ertent shutter release 1 Depress the rewind button on the bottom of the camera You don t have to apply continuous pressure to the button just press it once 2 33 When the film reaches the end of the roll the film advance lever cannot be wound any further In this case rewind and unload the film without forcing the lever using the following procedure ...

Page 37: ...el the tension lessen give it a few more turns until crank turns freely indicating the film leader is rewound completely back into the cartridge 3 Open the camera back and take out film cartridge Avoid unloading in direct sunlight If there is no shade available turn your back to the sun and use your own shadow to shield the camera 4 ...

Page 38: ...en fed into the FA s micro computer where it is compared with various predetermined metering patterns stored in the memory Only then is the exposure determined thus assuring the correct automatic exposure By just composing the picture and tripping the shutter you can get good results even in difficult lighting situations where experience and complicated exposure compensation techniques would be re...

Page 39: ...ime you can change to centerweighted metering by simply pushing in the button Fig 2 To lock it in position hold on the button as you rotate it clockwise until the red index faces up Fig 3 With the button at the in position metering is always centerweighted To return the button to the normal out position rotate it counterclockwise until the red index disappears Confirm that the button is in the out...

Page 40: ...owever with scenes containing both very bright and very dark areas the results are quite different For example Outdoor backlit subjects A backlit subject or a scene containing people against a bright sky and or clouds may lead to an underexposed shot with centerweighted metering But with automatic multi pattern metering exposure compensation is automatically made giving more exposure to the darker...

Page 41: ...ckground and bright subject to ensure the best overall exposure Scenes with high reflectivity If a scene contains spectral highlights such as the sun itself or bright reflections from water or metallic objects the main subject wilI come out as a silhouette with regular centerweighted metering However with automatic multi pattern metering the light value of the darker parts is also measured resulti...

Page 42: ...43 Automatic Multi pattern Centerweighted Scene containing the sun Automatic Multi pattern Centerweighted Scene containing bright reflection ...

Page 43: ...tering to handle For example Sunrises and sunsets Here you should change to centerweighted metering especially when you want to emphasize the sun and clouds With automatic multi pattern metering the sky comes out too light Similarly whenever you want to make the light source the subject of the picture such as when shooting neon signs at night you should select centerweighted metering ...

Page 44: ... difference in contrast between subject and background is too great for the camera to handle And even with centerweighted metering the results may not be acceptable when shooting on automatic The best solution is to switch to the manual mode in which centerweighted metering is always in operation and make manual exposure compensation as explained on page 52 As an alternative use an electronic flas...

Page 45: ...hutter speed and aperture Each combination produces correct exposure but the effects of the pictures are quite different The best combination will depend on the results you want Fast shutter speeds freeze motion while slow speeds produce a deliberate blur Also small apertures give greater depth of field while large apertures restrict the zone of sharp focus to the main subject Refer to page 48 for...

Page 46: ...47 A fast shutter speed of 1 4000sec stops the water in midair At a slow 1 30sec the water comes out a blur ...

Page 47: ...the main subject than in front of it The depth of field at each aperture is indicated on the lens by a set of color coded lines corresponding to the colors of the f numbers on the aperture ring which are used in conjunction with the distance scale on the focusing ring The range is indicated by the distance between the lines When a lens with an automatic diaphragm is used the image in the viewfinde...

Page 48: ...49 Lens set at f 2 Lens set at f 16 ...

Page 49: ...at before using the exposure compensation dial you must switch to centerweighted metering In automatic multi pattern metering you cannot obtain the necessary amount of compensation The exposure compensation dial is graduated in one third stop increments 1 and 2 indicate one and two stops less exposure whereas 1 and 2 indicate one and two stops additional exposure At ASA ISO 4000 the compensation e...

Page 50: ... desired compensation value is opposite the red index As a reminder a red LED exposure compensation mark appears on the right side of the viewfinder as soon as the exposure meter is turned on After use make sure you reset the dial so that 0 is opposite the index 59 51 ...

Page 51: ... For front lit subjects just center the main subject For backlit ones you should move in close until it fills up the frame When taking a close up meter reading be careful not to cast a shadow with your own body or the camera 2 Depress the shutter release button halfway to turn on the meter and adjust the shutter speed and or aperture for correct exposure 3 Recompose the scene as you like and take ...

Page 52: ...Slide duplication Photo micrography Prepared specimen Stop down Approx 1 stop Microflex PFX Generally results come out better with more exposure in photomicrog raphy The compensation value on the eft is only a guide determine the compensation value by test shooting Compensation not necessary Micro Nikkor 55mm f 2 8 Cable release For high contrast subjects use of an 18 reflectance gray card in dete...

Page 53: ... If the depth of field ever is pushed down in the P or S mode the shooting mode is automatically switched to the A mode also the LCD shows the shutter speed selected by the camera for the aperture in use In the s mode the shutter speed indication showing the shutter speed set on the dial does not disappear For Lenses or Accessories Without Automatic Diaphragms In A mode only P and S modes should n...

Page 54: ...hutter is cocked Although your finger will naturally slip off the lever as the film advance lever is wound multiple exposure operation will have been performed correctly 3 Take the second shot after winding the film advance lever fully To make three or more exposures on the same frame just repeat the same procedure for each additional exposure In multiple exposure photography the M is designed to ...

Page 55: ...n be done either before or after the film is advanced After the self timer has been set press the shutter release button Immediately the reflex mirror will rise and the self timer will start to operate the shutter is then released approx 10 sec Iater If you want to cancel self timer operation after the lever has been set move it back to its original position You can then take pictures in the norma...

Page 56: ...g with black and white infrared film In black and white infrared photography you must use a red filter R60 and refocus the lens to compensate for the fact that infrared light rays focus at a point slightly in front of visible Light For this purpose most lenses have an infrared focusing index a red dot or line beside the distance index as a rule of thumb Follow this procedure 1 Without the red filt...

Page 57: ...ly effective when shooting outdoor subjects which are backlit or in motion With a Nikon dedicated flash such as the SB 15 SB 16B or SB 18 the FA offers fully automatic through the lens TTL control of the flash exposure This means that while the shutter is open a special silicon photodiode SPD located at the bottom of the mirror box reads the light reflected directly off the film and determines the...

Page 58: ... 60 The FA features an X sync contact only allowing electronic flash units to be synchronized at a speed of 1 250sec or slower To prevent mistakes the camera also offers automatic switchover of the shutter speed for proper synchronization with the SB 15 SB 16B SB 18 SB 19 etc as shown in the table on the next page For creative fill in flash effects you can set the speed manually to 1 250sec or bel...

Page 59: ... FA The more detailed information refer to the flash unit s instruction manual Relationship Between Camera s Meter Ready Light Indication and Shutter Speed Shooting Mode Selector P S A All except M250 and B light up 250 1 250 Does not light up M 1 4000 1 500sec light up M250 1 250 Does not light up 1 250 1sec light up as set as set Does not light up P S A M M250 B light up as set Shutter speed dia...

Page 60: ...ual auto MD SB 11 14 SB 12 SB 10 SB 7E SB 6 SB E via SC 11 sync cord via SC 13 sensor cord via AS 6 coupler direct via AS 2 coupler via SC 6 sync cord via AS 2 with SC 9 extention cord w SU 1 direct not provided provided provided provided not provided not provided not provided provided no yes yes yes no no no yes auto manual auto manual manual auto manual auto manual manual auto manual auto Connec...

Page 61: ...he film plane inside the camera The distance between the film plane and the lens mounting flange is exactly 46 5 mm Close Up Equipment Close Up Attachment Lenses Nos 0 1 2 3T 4T 5T 6T These lenses screw into the front of the lens just like filters to magnify the image Exposure metering can still be done at full aperture without compensation Auto Extension Rings PK 11 PK 12 PK 13 These fit between ...

Page 62: ...lose ups Guide number of 25 ASA ISO 100 and meters or 41 ASA ISO 25 and feet Speedlight SB 16B Most versatile direct mounting flash from Nikon Truly creative bounce flash possible with two flash heads main head has zoom settings for 28 35 50 and 85 mm lenses and tilts back 90 and rotates 270 smaller secondary head faces straight ahead to provide a catchlight in the eyes Special MD motor drive sett...

Page 63: ...st moving subjects since the photographer does not have to wind film manually or take his eye off the subject To attach remove the FA s handgrip and engage the tripod socket of the camera with the mounting screw of the motor drive With the MD 15 attached the FA is powered by batteries inside the motor drive Motor Drive MD 12 The FA also accepts the Motor Drive MD 12 for approx 2 7 frames per secon...

Page 64: ...d year month day up to the year 2100 day hour minute or picture counting up to 2000 each mode is displayed on the data back in clear LCD numerals and printed by LED s on the photo in unobtrusive red numerals Serving as a handy clock a quartz timer with alarm is incorporated The Nikon FA a so accepts Data Back MF 12 In this case use the cord provided with the data back to connect the socket contact...

Page 65: ...ocedure 1 Remove the lens from the camera body 2 Slip the small tip of the special tweezers that come with the optional screens under the focusing screen release latch 4 at the top front of the mirror box casting and put outward to spring open the holder 3 Take the screen out by grasping the small tab with the tweezers 4 Carefully position another screen in place with the flat side facing down and...

Page 66: ... surroundirg matte area Works well for general photography close up photography and duplica tion work Especially useful for peo ple who prefer to focus on the matte focusing spot at the center of the screen or when it is inconve nient to use the split image rangefinder for focusing as is the case with telephoto lenses Extremely useful in pictorial compo sition Consists of Type B matte field with e...

Page 67: ...lter Lens Hoods Recommended to prevent extraneous light from striking the lens Nikon s lens hoods come in four styles screw in slip on snap on and collapsible rubber L1BC Skylight For Both Color and Black White Film For Black White Film For Black White Film For Color Film Ultraviolet Ultraviolet Orange Red Soft filters Yellow Light Medium Deep Green Light Deep L37C L39 Y44 Y48 Y52 052 R60 X0 X1 No...

Page 68: ...epiece this accessory enlarges the image at the center of the viewfinder to assure ever precise focusing in close up photography duplication work and tele photography Rubber Eyecup Attached to the finder eyepiece this eyecup excludes stray light and helps prevent eye fatigue Eyepiece Correction Lenses Accessory lenses that screw onto the viewfinder eyepiece s to enable near and farsighted photogra...

Page 69: ...rmines the following in the P mode the usable combinations of aperture and shutter speed in the S mode the usable apertures to match the shutter speed set on the dial and in the A mode the possible shutter speeds to match the aperture set on the lens With ASA ISO 100 film and a 50mm f 1 4 lens the usable EV range is 1 to 20 As you can see from the chart any shutter speed from 1 to 1 4000sec can be...

Page 70: ... 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 2 2 8 4 5 8 8 11 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 f EV ASA ISO 3200 4000 ASA ISO 1600 ASA ISO 800 ASA ISO 400 ASA ISO ...

Page 71: ...en to pre vent them from becoming scratched Remove dust with a blower brush Do not touch the shutter curtains Generally the camera does not need lubrication If the camera body is exposed to rain or mist wipe moisture gently with a soft cloth and dry the camera After using the camera near salt water wipe it with a cloth moistened with pure water to remove possible traces of salt If the inside of th...

Page 72: ... finder eyepiece with a blower brush avoid using lens tissue as mucn as possible Gently wipe dirt smudges or fingerprints with soft cotton moistened with a small amount of absolute alcohol using a spi ral motion from center to periph ery Make sure you leave no wiping traces Caution Please note that the use of a spray gun type blower to clean the lens may cause possible damage to the glass especial...

Page 73: ...to periodically clean the batteries and the contact section in the battery chamber with a soft cloth If the battery chamber is stained by a leaking battery remove the batteries at once and clean the chamber Never mix new and old batteries or batteries of different makes Always check battery power before every shooting session It is a good idea to have spare batteries on hand during a lengthy shoot...

Page 74: ...ons Centerweighted metering Major portion of meter s sensitivity concentrated in 12mm dia center spot of focusing screen Exposure meter Meter turned on when shutter release switch button is depressed halfway meter stays on for approx 16 sec after finger is lifted off button Metering range EV1 to EV20 at ASA ISO 100 with f 1 4 lens Exposure control range Automatic multi pattern metering EV1 to EV16...

Page 75: ...exposure manually set aperture always shown via ADR window Exposure 2 EV compensation in one compensation third increments possible via dial red LED exposure compensation mark visible in viewfinder when meter is on Film speed range ASA ISO 12 to 4000 Shutter Electromagnetically controlled vertical travel metal focal plane shutter with titanium curtains Shutter speeds Stepless speed f rom 1 to 1 40...

Page 76: ...r SB 18 for TTL direct flash output control using camera s SPD metering cell Sync terminal Threaded type provided for off camera or multiple flash photography Flash Speeds of 1 250 sec or slower with synchronization electronic f ash with Nikon dedicated flash unit flash sync automatically set to 1 250 sec when camera is set at any automatic exposure mode or when shutter speed die s set at 1 500 or...

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