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FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS
Type of camera:
35mm single-lens reflex (SLR)
Picture format::
24mm x 36mm (35mm film)
Lens mount::
Nikon F mount (bayonet type)
Lenses available: Nikkor 50mm f/1.4, f/1.8 or 50mm f/1.2 as
standard; more than 50 interchangeable Nikkor lenses in all
Viewing system:
Fixed eye-level pentaprism viewfinder with
approx. 93% frame coverage; shutter speed selected indi-
cated in the viewfinder; lens aperture setting indicated in the
viewfinder when lens in use is fitted with a meter coupling
ridge and an aperturedirect-readout lens aperture scale; matte
Fresnel focusing screen with central split-image rangefinder
spot and microprism ring (similar to Nikon Type K screen)
Exposure metering:
Through-the-lens, center-weighted, full
aperture exposure measurement with Nikkor lenses fitted with
meter coupling ridge; stop-down exposure measurement ap-
plies for other lenses; exposure correctly set by adjusting
shutter speed and/or lens aperture until correct exposure in-
dicator LED lights up; meter cross-coupled with both lens
diaphragm and shutter speed controls; metering range EV 1
to EV 1 8 (i.e., f/1.4,1 sec. ~ f/16,1/1000 sec.) with 50mm f/
1.4 lens at ASA 100; built-in meter coupling lever can be
locked up, enabling use with both Al-type and non-AI-type
Nikkor lenses; ASA range 12 ~ 3200; aperture coupling range
f/1.2 ~
f/32; meter powered by two 1.5 silver-oxide batteries
Shutter:
Vertical-travel focal-plane shutter with speeds from
1 to 1/1000 sec., plus “B”
Reflex mirror:
Automatic instant-return type
Self-timer:
Can be set for approx. 8 ~ 14 sec. delay; setting
“cancellable”
Film advance lever:
Single-stroke type; 30
°
stand-off posi-
tion switches meter on (flush position switches meter off);
135
°
winding angle
Frame counter:
Additive type; automatically resets to “S.” two
frames before “0,” when camera back is opened
Flash synchronization:
Built-in ISO-type hot-shoe contact with
safety switch for synchronization with electronic flash units
at speeds up to 1/125 sec.;sync terminal provided
Film rewind:
Manual crank-type
Camera back:
Hinged, swing-open type; removable; memo
holder provided
Dimensions:
Approx. 142mm x 89.5mm x 60.5mm
Weight:
Approx. 590g (body only)
