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

Page 2: ...tance scale 10 Depth of field indicators 11 Aperture distance scale index 2 Exposure compensation dial lock Exposure compensation dial 1 3 Exposure compensation dial index lj Exposure compensation button Meter coupling lever f_6 Lens mounting index lJ Lens release button I Infrared focusing index Q 9 Lens aperture ring 1 211 Lens mounting ring 2J Lens focusing ring n ...

Page 3: ... 28 Film rewind fork Film pressure plate ASA ISO film speed dial Film sprocket 3d Film cartridge chamber Data back contacts f4 3 1 Shutter curtains Memo holder JZFilm guide rails Camera back J Viewfinder eyepiece 34 Film rewind button Tripod motor drive coupling socket 35 Motor drive coupling 3 gMotor drive positioning hole Motor drive electrical contacts A r I Battery chamber lid battery clip i e...

Page 4: ...MF 15 54 Exposure information 22 Other Accessories 55 Improper exposure warning information 23 TIPS ON CAMERA CARE 58 Flash ready light information 23 OPTIMUM BATTERY PERFORMANCE 59 How To Determine Shooting Modes 24 SPECIFICATIONS 60 P programmed exposure mode 24 IMPORTANT 63 A automatic exposure mode 28 Manual exposure mode 35 Shutter Release Button 38 Film Advance Lever 39 Frame Counter 39 Audi...

Page 5: ...motor drive and automatic data back And of course with the FG you ve full admission into the comprehensive Nikon System of over sixty interchangeable lenses and a host of accessories and equipment To get the most out of your FG study the instructions in this manual carefully Every basic operation and all controls and features are explained in detail Practise using your FG without film until you ar...

Page 6: ...o 1 SV alkaline manganese batteries into the battery clip making sure each sign is up Caution Keep batteries away from in fants and small children In case a bat tery is accidentally swallowed call a doctor immediately as the material in side the batteries can cause serious problems Slip the battery clip back into the camera body and screw it clock wise tightly in place ...

Page 7: ...ey turn off immediately when you take your finger off the bulton replace the battery ies Note To check battery power set the shutter speed mode selector dial 3 to any setting except M90 and B Grasp the lens by its mounting ring then line up the aperture distance scale index lion the lens and the mounting index 17 on the camera body and twist the lens cou nterclockwise until it cl icks into place M...

Page 8: ...ards the takeup spool 41 and while rotating the rewind knob push It back down to secure the cartridge in place Notes 1 AI135mm film can be used 2 Avoid loading film In direct sunlight If there is no shade available turn your back to the sun and use your own shadow to shield the camera Pull the leader across the camera and insert it into anyone of the slots in the takeup spool ...

Page 9: ...ol and the sprocket 43 Confirm the film is located properly between both guide rails nand that there is no film slack Alternately wind the film advance lever and depress the shutter release button until the perforations on both film edges are securely engaged with the sprocket teeth and the film is advanced properly 9 ...

Page 10: ...Snap the camera back shu1 10 Fold out the film rewind crank 25 and rotate it gently in the direction of the arrow until you leel a slight resistance Then fold the crank back in ...

Page 11: ...s prior to frame 1 as the meter does not funcflon until the counter reaches 1 Up to 1 the 1 60 and 11125 sec LEOs in the viewfinder will blink showing the shutter is automatically set at 1 90 sec Lif t up the ASAIISO film speed dial and rotate it in either direction until the index dot is opposite the film speed in use Make sure the exposu re compensation dial is set at 0 These actions are essenti...

Page 12: ...position during shooting Note T fle Nikon FG camera tlas two more shoaling modes oesldes P Program A Au to and manual For details of st ootlng I tnc e moUes see Jage0 28 v3 1 for A Auto and JdJ8 35 v 37 tor manual il Turn the aperture ring of the lens until the largest fl number IS opposite the aperture index If the aperture IS not set to t111 or larger both warning LEDs in the viewfinder will bli...

Page 13: ...ing the hand grip 5 steadily and your right index finger resting comfortably on the shutter release button position your right thumb between the camera body and the lever Then cradle the camera in the left hand with the thumb and fingers holding the lens focusing ring The camera may be switched from horizontal to vertical format shooting in this position 13 ...

Page 14: ... the central split image rangefinder and turn the focusing ring until the split image becomes whole For rapid focusing and for subjects with indistinct outlines use the micro 14 prism collar and turn the focusing ring until the shim mering image becomes sharp When doing close ups or macrophotography or shooting with telephoto lenses of maximum apertures of approx f 4 5 or smaller the split image s...

Page 15: ...p warning LED 7 Shutter speed LEDs 8 Bottom warning LED 9 Flash ready light 10 Thunderbolt mark Notes 6 7 8 9 10 1 The meter reads the light over the entire focusing screen but is dis tinctly biased toward the central 12mm dia area 2 Frame coverage is approx 92 which means actual photographs will be slightly larger than the finder image 15 ...

Page 16: ...he top or bottom warning LED blinks the available light is too bright or too dim for the meter s range and correct exposure is not possible without adjustment Use either a neutral density filter to reduce the amount of light reaching the film or artificial light to increase the subject s brightness If the LED at 1 30 sec or below lights up shutter speed is too slow and blur may result In this case...

Page 17: ...procket drive so you can rewind the exposed film back into its cartridge Fold out the film rewind crank and turn it gently in the direction of the arrow until you feel an increased tension Give it a few more turns until the tension is gone and the crank turns freely indicating the film leader is rewound completely back into the cartridge 17 ...

Page 18: ...mera back by pulling up the rewind knoll and take out the 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 sh ield the camera 18 ...

Page 19: ...ikkor 28mm f 4 No 180900 or smaller PC Nikkor 35mm f 2 8 No 851001 906200 Zoom Nikkor 180 600mm fl8 ED No 174180 or smaller Zoom Nikkor 200 600mm f 9 5 No 301922 or smaller Zoom Nikkor 360 1200 mm f 11 ED No 174127 or smaller Focusing Unit AU 1 When using the Teleconverter TC 200 TC 201 TC 301 or TC 14A Exposure compensation which is required when using Nikon AI type cameras with lenses having a m...

Page 20: ...tion of shutter speed and aperture value is automatically set by the FG s microcomputer depending upon scene brightness and the film speed in use The electronically controlled shutter speed is stepless between 1 and 1 1000 sec A Auto Used for aperture prlority automatic mode shooting The f stop is set manually and the FG s microcom puter selects the matching electronically controlled shutter speed...

Page 21: ...ctures taken Therefore before rewinding make sure that the selector dial is not in this intermediate position The Nikon FG employs TTL through the Iens center weighted full aperture exposure measurement which measures the amount of light passing through the lens with the aperture fully open thus always assur ing a bright finder image during shooting Exposure measurement emphasis is placed especial...

Page 22: ...onvenient flash shooting 22 Exposure information on P or A on manual Exposure information Blinking LED Steadily lighting LED On P or A a steady LED indicates the shutter speed automatically set Two adjacent LEDs indicate set speed is intermediate between the two On manual a steady LED indicates the shutter speed set manually and the blinking LED s signals the correct speed to match the selected ap...

Page 23: ...long exposure On P A and manual an LED lighting at 1 30 sec or below indicates shutter speed is too slow for hand held shooting and a tripod is necessary to steady the camera or a high speed film or electronic flash should be used Note When using a tripod with a large head use Nikon s tripod adapter to mount the FG otherwise contact between lens barrel and head may make it difficult to operate the...

Page 24: ...special depth of field effects and the FG matches with the correct shutter speed For details on depth of field refer to page 32 On manual both f stop and shutter speed selection are controlled by you giving you the chance to achieve special effects and to grow in your photo graphic skills 24 P programmed exposure mode A new feature with the Nikon FG the P mode not only greatly simplifies operation...

Page 25: ...ter release button halfway to turn on the expo sure meter If the audio warning does not sound exposure is correct just focus and shoot One lighted LED In the viewfinder signals what shutter speed is set Two lighted LEDs Indicate the set shutter speed is intermediate between the two lighted LEDs If the audio warning does sound improper expo sure may result and you must check the LED view finder ind...

Page 26: ...Notes During blank exposure both 1 60 and 1 125 sec LEOs light up 1 If the flstop is not set at fill or a larger flnumber both warning LEOs blink alternately Reset the flstop to its mini mum aperture setting the largest flnumber When using a Nikon Teleconverter TC200 TC300 or TC 14 PK ring or AI converted lens be sure to set the aperture to its mini mum opening since the warning LEOs will not blin...

Page 27: ...e is assured Therefore in cases where more exact shutter speed information is desired A or manual mode is recommended 50mm fll 2 Nikkor No 250525 or smaller 58mm til 2 Noct Nikkor No 175000 or smaller EO 50rv300mm tl4 5 Zoom Nikkor No 179500 or smaller Every AI converted 85mm tll 8 Nikkor Every AI converted 105mm fl4 Micro Nikkor Every AI converted 85rv250mm fl4 Zoom Nikkor 2 On p the following le...

Page 28: ...selection Deeper depth of field or greater focus zone in foreground and back ground around subject is achieved as you stop down the lens to its smaller aperture openings larger f numbers Shallower depth of field softly blurred both in front and behind your main subject results from larger aperture openings smaller flnumbers and emphasizes the main subject 28 A mode operation aperture priority sele...

Page 29: ...y to turn on the expo sure meter If the audio warning does not sound the scene brightness is within the FG s metering range focus and shoot The shutter speed auto matically set is indicated in the viewfinder by either one LED or two LEOs If the audio warning sounds LEOs in the viewfinder will indicate one of the conditions described on the next page 29 ...

Page 30: ...he LED still blinks use a neutral density fi lter or change to a slower speed film Underexposure Rotate to a smaller flnumber If after th is the LED sti ll blinks use an electronic flash or switch from A to B Bulb setting for long expo sures If the LED at 1 30 sec or below lights up 30 after adjustment picture blur may result use a tripod higher speed film or electronic flash Picture blur Rotate t...

Page 31: ...on and produce sharp outlines with a faster shutter speed or to cause an intentional blur by choosing a slower shutter speed To operate the FG as a shutter speed priority automatic camera depress the shutter release button halfway and match the lighted LED with the speed you desire by turning the lens aperture ring 20 Improper exposure is indicated by LEDs and the audio warning system as in apertu...

Page 32: ...h of field be comes shallower and both fore and background will be out of focus thus enabling you to empha size the main subject 32 2 The farther the subject from the camera the deeper the depth of field the closer to the camera the shallower the depth of field 3 Usually background clarity is sharper than that of the foreground thus in shallow depth of field situations you can expect your foregrou...

Page 33: ...Lens set at f 1 4 Lens set at t 16 Only main subject is in focus Most objects near to far are in focus 33 ...

Page 34: ...the f stop shutter speed and film speed indicating the functioning shutter speeds for metering purposes with any film speed aperture combination Careful attention to this chart will assure precise exposure automatically over the complete exposure control and meter range capa bilities of your Nikon FG 34 ASr I O 1 ASA ISO h 1 flS ISCI r O 1 81 ISO 100 j _ I I SA ISO 200 ASi lISO 4 O ASA ISO flOO J ...

Page 35: ...s Exposure is determined by the combination of the shutter speed and f stop aperture opening As the numbers on either the flstop or shutter speed dials increase by one value the amount of light entering the film is reduced by approximately one half For example the amount of light at 1 125 sec is about one half that at 1 60 sec and the amount of light at fl16 is one half that at fl11 Brighter scene...

Page 36: ... are aligned and only one LED lights up steadily If two LEDs are blinking rotate the apertu re ring and or shutter speed dial until one LED lights up steadily or the blinking LEDs come as close as possible to it then make further fine adjustments by rotating the aperture ring so that only one LED lights up steadily 4 If you wish to create intentional under or over exposure set either the aperture ...

Page 37: ...I I Fast shutter speed freeze action f Slow shutter speed intentional blur 37 ...

Page 38: ...lights steadily power is sufficient If the LED s disappears the instant you remove your finger from the button power is weak and you must change batteries If you continue to use 38 the camera in this situation the batteries will be com pletely exhausted when the shutter release button is depressed the shutter curtains will not open and the mirror will be locked in the up position To return the mir...

Page 39: ...finger from the shutter release button while advancmg the film to prevent taking a picture accidentally at the instant the film is advanced To keep track of the number of exposed frames the frame counter is graduated from S Start two frames below 0 to 36 After 1 and starting from 2 every two frames are numbered in white with white indices in between When making blank shots with the shutter speed m...

Page 40: ...bright ness is out of the metering range of 1rv 1 1000 sec which results In over or underexposure or that shutter speed is too slow for hand held shooting 40 Check the viewfinder for LED indications and adjust exposure as on pages 26 rv 27 or 30 rv 31 If you don t want to hear the warning sound simply turn the lever to the OFF position to cover the mark but be sure to check the viewfinder LED befo...

Page 41: ...speed click stops opposite the index dot 5 1 _ ASAI ISO 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_The film s ASAI ISO is indicated on the cartridge itself on the film carton and on the data sheet packed inside This dial can also be used to compensate exposure as in the following example with ASA ISO 1...

Page 42: ... Exposure Compensation 2 white background snow scene 1 white background occupying half of viewing area 1 spotlighted subject black background occupying half of viewing area 2 black background only is shifted corresponding to the compensated amount New shutter speed setting is visible in the viewfinder After taking the picture return the dial to 0 or incorrect exposures will result in ordinary shoo...

Page 43: ... ground are strongly contrasted Keep the button depressed as you press the shutter release button On P both f stop and shutter speed are shifted toward aslower speed and smaller f number by an equivalent of two EVs according to the programmed graph On A shutter speed is shifted two stops e g from 1 250 sec to 1 60 sec On both P and A the new shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder After compe...

Page 44: ...inder then depress the shutter release button After use return the lever to its original position The self timer is cancellable any time before shooting by returning the lever to its original position 44 The film plane indicator e is engraved on the top deck just behind the audio warning lever It indicates the exact position of the film plane inside the camera and is used to measure the exact dist...

Page 45: ...hould be dismounted To do this 1 insert a COin into the slot turn the screw counterclockwise until it loosens 2 then slide it down until it separates from the body To reattach 11 align the grip attachment screw with the inner hole inthe hand grip 2 slip the grip up until it stops then screw clockwise until it becomes tight Reattaching 45 ...

Page 46: ... is the infrared focusing index When shooting with black and white infrared film it is necessary to refocus the lens to compensate for the fact that infrared rays focus at a point slightly in front of visible light To use the index focus on your subject through the viewfinder then look at the lens and take note of the focused distance Finally reset the focus ing ring so that the desired distance i...

Page 47: ...utter speed is 1 60sec or below the shutter will operate at the set speed The Nlkon FG directly accepts the Nlkon S8 18 SB 16B and SB 15 which have an ISO type hot shoe mount and the SB 12 SB 16A and SB 17 via Ine Flash Unit Coupler AS 6 Be sure to check the guide number of the flash unit and set the aperture to match the shooting distance The sync contact of the FG is an X contact only and synchr...

Page 48: ... even with the same ISO type mounting foot may cause abnormalities In shutler speed precIsion or even Oreakage of the Ie cl cuit 48 11 00 00 o When the Nikon FG IS used together with Nikon flash units such as the SB 18 SB 16B SB 15 etc a view finder ready light LED opposite the thunderbolt mark lights up when the flash is fully charged or recycled This way you re easily Informed of flash readiness...

Page 49: ...ia AS 6 coupler provided yes auto manual MD SB 16A Via AS 6 coupler provided yes auto manual MD SB 16B direct provided yes TTL auto manual MD SB 15 direct provided yes TTL auto manual MD SB 11 14 Via SC 13 sensor cord provided yes auto manual SB 12 Via AS 6 coupler provided yes manual SB tO direct provided yes auto manual SB 7E Via AS 2 coupler not provided no auto manual SB E direct provided yes ...

Page 50: ...ccessively changeable by the expan sion and contraction of the bellows Any combination of Nos 1 2 and 3 is possible 50 4 Micro Nikkor 55mm fl2 8 105mm f 2 8 and 200mm fl4 IF When using AI type Micro Nikkor lenses at a shooting magnification range from 1 2 to 1 1 use the Auto Ring PK 13 or Teleconverter TC 201 in the case of the TC 201 usable from infinity to 1 1 magnification with the 55mm f 2 8 u...

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Page 52: ...ose ups GU ide number of 25 ASAI ISO 100 and meters or 41 ASA ISO 25 and feet 5peedlight 58 168 Most versatile direct mounting flash from Nlkon Truly creative bounce flash possible With two flash heads ma in head has zoom settings for 28 35 50 and 85mm lenses and tilts back 90 0 and rotates 270 0 smaller secondary head faces straight ahead to provide a catchllght In the eyes Special MD motor drive...

Page 53: ... taking IS also possible enabling you to follOW a moving subject Without ever taking your eye from he subject To attach remove the FGs hand grip C and engage the tripod socket V of the camera With the attachment screw The MD 14 IS also operable With the Nlkon EM camera providing the same shoot Ing ratio as that for the Nlkon FG The FG also accepts the compact lightweight MD E Motor Drive for 15 fp...

Page 54: ...ck 46 With no sync cord needed Three Imprinting modes are possible year month day up to year 2100 day hour minute or picture counting up to 2000 dis played on the data back in clear LCDs and printed If you choose on the photo in unobtrusive red LED nume ra ls For double duty as a handy clock a quartz timer with alarm function IS Incorporated 54 ...

Page 55: ...lens Lens hoods These are recommended to prevent Side or slanted light from entering the lens and causing ghost Images and flare Four types are available to match various Nlkon Nlkkor lenses snap on screw In telescopIc ralready Incorporated Into the lens and slip on aGe Nikon Filters I Su t n p II1 B I T n 1 9 2 I 1 11 Ill I I O I 5 XJ r 1 1 1 I I 1 I I I I I I T t l I j 1 1 1 I I Ii 1 I I 1 1 I I...

Page 56: ...and the correction lens Rubber eyecup By helping to block stray light from entering the eye piece this Improves the apparent brightness and contrast of the viewfinder image and facilitates focus Ing Attach directly to the viewfinder or eyepiece correction lens frame Eyepiece adapter Used when attaching the Magnifier DG 2 Be sure to 11ft the adapter before opening the camera back 56 ...

Page 57: ...lens and the CF 19D Camera Case Base Portion for use when the Data Back MF 15 IS attached are atso avail able Custom shoulder bags Three types are available CB 1 blue CB 2 green CB3 oelge Neckstrap Available in several colors AN 1 leather AN4Y AN 4B AN 6Y and AN 6W webbed nylon Shutter Release Adapter AR 8 For use with the Cable Release AR2 or Double Cable Release AR 4 Screw into the center of the...

Page 58: ...lean all lens and prism surfaces pe riod ical ly with a blower type brush or lens tissue mOistened with an approved photo lens cleaning liQuid Store you r came ra lenses and ac cessorles In a cool dry place Remove the batteries when the camera or accessories are not to be used for an extended period Avoid touch ing the camerd s Interior su rfaces especia lly the shutter cur talns 31 and film press...

Page 59: ...life is shortened Spare bat teries should therefore be kept available if oper ation in low temperatures is anticipated Continuous use Batteries are drained much more quickly by continuous use than by inter mittent use Storage When not in use the batteries should be removed to prevent damage from leakage To minimize drain during the period of disuse store the batteries in a cool dry place Battery b...

Page 60: ...y A Auto mode Aperture priority type aperture exposure control set manually while shutter speed set automatically and steplessly 60 Manual mode exposure control Viewfinder information Exposure meter Metering range Film speed range Audio warning alarm Exposure compensation dial Both aperture and shutter speed set manually Shutter speed timing controlled by quartz Shutter speed scale with LED displa...

Page 61: ...c microprism collar and matte while set to 1rv1 60sec Fresnel outer field 12 mm dia manually the shutter speed reference circle denotes area will operate as set the flash of center weighted metering ready light lights up when flash Finder O 84X 50mm lens set at is recycled magnification infinity Ready light Incorporated in the viewfinder Film advance Via film winding lever of 1440 Motor drive Elec...

Page 62: ...se Instant return non Iocakble type Detachable type Two 1 55V silver oxide batteries S 76 or SR 44 type two 1 5V alkaline manganese batteries LR 44 type or one 3V lithium battery CR 1 3N type Meter switched on when shutter release button is pressed halfway stays switched on for approx 16 seconds after finger is lifted off button 136 0mm W x 87 5mm H x 54mm D Approx 490g body only Semi soft cases C...

Page 63: ...s capable of full aperture exposure measurement to attach it to the camera follow the directions provided in the Basic Operation section of this instruction manual If the lens is non AI it cannot be mounted on the Nikon FG For further details on usable lenses and their recom mended modes please refer to pages 19 and 27 Note AI conversion of most non AI Nikkor lenses having both an automatic diaphr...

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