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Summary of Contents for Photomic FTN Finder

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Page 5: ...inations 6 Shutter speed selector turns in either direction for setting the desired shutter speed 7 Battery chamber cap 8 Coupling pin connects the meter mechanism to the lens diaphragm for full aperture exposure measurement 9 Finder lock lever press to remove or attach the finder 10 Maximum aperture scale check to verify if the meter is set for the maximum aperture of the lens used 11 Clamps for ...

Page 6: ...ith the Photomic FTN Finder 14 Centering the Needle Getting the Right Exposure Measurement by the Stop Down Method 18 Bellows Focusing Attachment Extension Rings and Focusing Unit Preset Lenses Auto Lenses Without Coupling Prong Reflex Nikkor Lenses Exposure Correction 20 Special Lens Focusing Screen Combinations Repro Copying Slide Copying Care and Handling 23 Features Specifications 24 The Nikon...

Page 7: ...accurate thru the Iens exposure meas urement with the Nikon F This instruction booklet has been prepared to help you get the most out of your Photomic FTN Finder For best results read the instructions carefully and keep this booklet handy for ready reference until you have mastered its basic steps Follow the suggestions for care and handling on page 24 and you will get perfect exposures every time...

Page 8: ...e finder If the needle swings to the center circle or beyond the batteries are in good condition The two mercury batteries come installed with the Photomic FTN Finder To replace weak or worn out batteries unscrew the cap over the battery chamber using a coin or key and the batteries will drop out Make sure that the positive side faces out when new batteries are installed Caution Never throw discar...

Page 9: ... loosened by depressing the finder lock lever Mounting the finder on the camera body without a lens is simple Just depress the finder lock lever and press down gently on the finder until it clicks into place To remove the finder depress the finder lock lever and press the finder release button located on the back of the camera The finder will be unlocked and can be lifted out Note When using flash...

Page 10: ...hed to the camera the shutter speed dial on the camera is covered by the finder unit Therefore an auxiliary shutter speed scale is provided on the finder With the FTN Finder in place twist the shutter speed selector right and left until it engages the dial on the camera and the two rotate together ...

Page 11: ...ns is attached or changed by turning the aperture ring of the lens through its entire range With the lens mounted on the camera twist the aperture ring counterclockwise then clockwise as far as it will go This meshes the coupling prong on the lens with the pin on the Photomic FTN Finder and adjusts the meter for the maximum aperture of the lens The adjustment can be verified by checking the maximu...

Page 12: ...that the red triangular index mark on the ring lines up with the number corresponding to the ASA rating of the film loaded in the camera The film speed dial covers a range from ASA 6 to 6400 There are two dots between each pair of numerical marks for intermediate settings such as ASA 64 80 125 etc 40 32 2000 20 2500 16 10 8 ...

Page 13: ...ed line around its circumference will be visible This serves as a warning that the meter is on To turn off the meter depress the top button until the red line is no longer visible and the meter switch on button on the side of the finder pops out Do not leave the meter on for long periods of time unnecessarily since the batteries are being drained as long as it is turned on 13 ...

Page 14: ...ts for example And since measure ment is always done at full aperture with Auto Nikkor lenses the viewfinder image is bright and clear The amount of light reaching the film exposure is determined by a combination of lens aperture and shutter speed Since the two are interrelated dif ferent combinations will give the same amount of exposure For example 1 500 second at f 2 is the same as 1 30 second ...

Page 15: ...nator DL l illuminates the meter needle and shutter speed for easy reading Under extremely low light conditions the meter needle may center at the HB setting on the shutter speed selector If so the correct exposure time is two seconds If the needle centers at T exposure time is four seconds If the needle cannot be centered or still moves erratically after all possible aperture shutter speed combin...

Page 16: ... desired in the final picture For landscapes including large areas of sky tilt the camera downward during measurement or fill the center of the finder with the main subject to prevent overexposure caused by the bright skylight otherwise the main subject will be underexposed 16 Keep Out Stray Light The Photomic FTN Finder is designed to minimize the effect of light entering through the finder eyepi...

Page 17: ...right area in the center of the screen will cause underexposure of the main subject 1 I I Pictu re area rr J 60 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L ______ For correct exposure first measure the light striking the main subject then compose and shoot 17 ...

Page 18: ...h the Photomic FTN meter Therefore the stop down method must be used This means measuring exposure with the lens aperture diaphragm stopped down to the taking aperture With the Photomic FTN finder the meter coupling pin must first be pushed up into the finder so that the red index on the maximum aperture scale springs to f 5 6 Mount the lens or lens accessory setup to the camera and switch on the ...

Page 19: ...Zoom Nikkor Auto 200 600mm f 9 5 have an auto diaphragm but no coupling prong Use the depth of field preview button to stop down the lens until the needle is centered Reflex Nikkor Lenses The Reflex Nikkor 500mm f 8 IOOOmm fill and 2000mm f 11 lenses have no aperture diaphragm Adjust the shutter speed until the needle is ceniered Note Since focusing may be difficult or impossible at small aperture...

Page 20: ...perture settings when the proper mark on the ASA scale index ring is set opposite the film speed dial If exposure correction is required line up the proper marking opposite the number corresponding to the film speed For example the table indicates a half stop decrease 1 2 for the 135mm f 3 5 lens with Type C screen If the film speed is ASA 100 line up the number 100 on the film speed dial opposite...

Page 21: ...m l l 2 0 0 8Smm IlLS 1 2 1 2 1 2 10Smm 1 2 S 0 1 2 1 2 13Smm 1 3 S 112 1 2 0 112 13Smm 1 2 S 1 2 1 2 180mm 1 2 8 112 12 112 1 2 0 1 2 Telephoto 200mm1l4 1 1 11 2 1 300mmI 4 S 112 1 2 t1 2 11 1 400mm1l4S 600mm I S 6 800mm 1 8 1200mm l 1 I 43 86 mmf 3 S 112 112 SO 300mm 1 4 S Zoo m 80 200mm 1 4 S 1 2 11 2 1 2 8S 2S0mm1 4 200 600mm 119 5 GN 45mm1 2 8 Micro P 55mm 113 5 o 3JIlKj PC J5mm 112 8 0 Bello...

Page 22: ...method To copy slides with letters or figures on a transparent background decrease the film speed four marks or open up the lens about 1 1 3 stops In the case of transparent figures or letters on a dark background either increase the film speed five marks or stop down the lens about 1 2 3 stops Important The above are only approximate guidelines Exact exposure determination is ex tremely difficult...

Page 23: ...and dust particles on the prism surface Brush away grit or dust with a soft brush or use a rubber syringe Do not use cloth or ordinary tissue If smudges or fingermarks persist use tissue with a professionally recommended lens cleaner very sparingly Wipe with a circular motion and gentle pressure Even an approved cleaner can cause damage if it seeps into the prism mount To insure that the exposure ...

Page 24: ...t 24 ASA 6 6400 EV 2 17 at ASA 100 1 2 sec at f 1 4 1 1000 sec at f 11 with SOmm f 1 4 Center weighted full aperture measurement f 1 2 f 32 1 1 1000 sec B 2 sec and T 4 sec Shutter speed is visible in the finder f 1 2 f S 6 Visible in the finder and in the window on top of the prism housing Provided Battery can also be checked by depressing the switch off button further than its off position 2 mer...

Page 25: ...ributor you will receive your Nikon Worldwide Service Warranty Certificate which entitles you to a one year warranty anywhere throughout the world subject to the conditions listed in the certificate Only a franchised Nikon dealer can provide you with a Nikon Warranty Registration Card We cannot guarantee any camera or lens sold to you by an unauthorized dealer without a Warranty Registration Card ...

Page 26: ... Milto NIPPON KOGAKU K K Printed in Japan 72 7 CO 16 ...

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