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Eyepiece shutter lever:

Used to prevent stray light

from entering viewfinder.

Finder release button

Alert LED

Film rewind lever (

„

) lock release

Film rewind lever (

„

)

Film cartridge confirmation window

Battery holder release knob

Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure
Bracketing (

‚

) button

(p. 79)

Film speed (

) button

(p. 21)

Shutter speed/aperture/focus area lock
(

—

) button

(p. 39, 59, 61)

Flash sync mode (

) button

(p. 117)

Viewfinder eyepiece

AE-L/AF-L

(Auto Exposure/Autofocus Lock) button:

Locks auto exposure and focus when pressed and held in.

AF start (

AF-ON

) button:

Pressing AF

start button starts autofocus operation.

Main-Command Dial:

Rotate to set various functions. (p. 14)

Film rewind button (

„

)

10-pin remote terminal:

For Personal Computer Connecting

Cord MC-33 or MC-34, Remote

Cord MC-30/MC-20, etc.

Focus area selector

(p. 38)

Rear LCD panel

(p. 12)

Custom Setting Menu (

) button

(p. 91)

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Содержание F5 - F 5 SLR Camera

Страница 1: ...E Instruction Manual P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 1 ...

Страница 2: ...nce To design the F5 Nikon invented many new features surpass ing all others previously available The F5 will provide you with the most advanced performance for its fast motor drive with Focus Tracking and Lock On new 1 005 sensor Nikon 3D Color Matrix Meter variable Center Weighted Meter Spot Meter selectable with five points Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash near silent Cs film advance mode and m...

Страница 3: ...ze to be changed with Custom Setting Spot Metering changes the meter s sensing area to correspond to the manually selected focus area Self diagnostic double bladed shutter that s tested to 150 000 cycles featuring Nikon s exclusive shutter monitor AF start button activates AF independently of the shut ter release button with Custom Setting 1 300 High Speed Flash Sync with Custom Setting 1 250 sec ...

Страница 4: ...our camera correctly The F5 camera s performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand accessories Accessories from other manufacturers may not meet Nikon s criteria for specifications and nonconforming accessories could damage the F5 s components Nikon cannot guarantee the F5 s performance when it is used with other than Nikon brand accessories P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 4 ...

Страница 5: ...Miscellaneous P 127 P 168 How this instruction manual is organized Describes information required before you start using your camera Describes preparation of camera loading of batteries and film before taking pictures Introduces basic shooting using the most basic settings Explains photography fundamentals with the F5 including film advance mode focus area focus mode metering system and exposure m...

Страница 6: ...vo AF with Release Priority 44 45 Manual Focus 45 48 Manual focus with Electronic Rangefinder 46 47 Manual focus using clear matte field 48 EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM 49 51 3D Color Matrix Metering 49 Center Weighted Metering 50 Spot Metering 50 Setting Metering System 51 EXPOSURE MODE 52 56 Selecting Exposure Mode 52 55 Setting Exposure Mode 56 ADVANCED OPERATION 57 94 SHOOTING IN EACH EXPOSURE MOD...

Страница 7: ...S 107 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 108 124 TTL AUTO FLASH Automatic Balanced Fill Flash and Standard TTL Flash 109 117 Types of TTL Auto Flash 109 113 Shutter Speed Aperture for Each Exposure Mode in TTL Auto Flash 114 115 Flash shooting distance range in 1 300 TTL High Speed Sync 116 Selecting flash sync mode 117 TTL Auto Flash Operation 118 119 SLOW SYNC To make dark background more visible 120 121 REAR CU...

Страница 8: ...e button To activate exposure meter and autofocus func tion lightly press to release shutter depress fully exposure meter automati cally switches off after approx 8 sec Sub Command Dial Rotate to set various functions p 15 Power LCD panel illumination switch Rotate to turn camera ON OFF or illuminate LCD panels p 96 Film rewind crank Film rewind knob Power switch lock release Metering system selec...

Страница 9: ...mer selector pp 36 82 Exposure compensation button p 77 Exposure mode MODE button p 56 Top LCD panel p 12 Multiple exposure Z button p 86 Accessory shoe For Nikon dedicated Speedlights Camera strap eyelet Camera strap eyelet Film plane indicator Exact distance from lens mounting flange to film plane is 46 5mm P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 9 ...

Страница 10: ... lock button p 39 59 61 Flash sync mode button p 117 Viewfinder eyepiece AE L AF L Auto Exposure Autofocus Lock button Locks auto exposure and focus when pressed and held in AF start AF ON button Pressing AF start button starts autofocus operation Main Command Dial Rotate to set various functions p 14 Film rewind button 1 10 pin remote terminal For Personal Computer Connecting Cord MC 33 or MC 34 ...

Страница 11: ...on Camera back Lock lever for vertical shooting shutter release button Tripod socket AF start AF ON button for vertical shooting Pressing AF start button starts autofocus operation and switches exposure meter on P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 11 ...

Страница 12: ...ed Bracketing information Custom Setting 16 Film speed setting mode 17 Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing 18 Bracketing bar graphs 19 Flash sync mode 20 Personal computer connection 21 Custom Setting 12 LCD Panels At high temperature 60 C 140 F or above the entire display turns black making it hard to read display infor mation When the temperature drops the display can again be read normally ...

Страница 13: ...tofocus is impossible and arrows indi cate front and rear focus respectively 7 Aperture direct readout 8 Focus area indicators 9 Shutter speed lock indicator 10 Aperture lock indicator 11 Exposure mode 12 Exposure compensation 13 Metering system 14 Shutter speed 15 Aperture 16 Electronic analog exposure display 17 Frame counter exposure compensation value Lightly pressing the shutter release butto...

Страница 14: ... exposure mode See page 68 Selecting exposure mode See page 52 Performing exposure compensation See page 77 Setting canceling Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing See page 79 Setting canceling multiple exposure See pages 86 87 Selecting AF area mode See page 40 Selecting Custom Setting menu See page 91 Selecting auto film speed setting or manually selecting film speed See pages 21 and 97 Select...

Страница 15: ...hile pressing various buttons Setting number of exposure and compensation value in the Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing See pages 79 81 Selecting and making a Custom Setting See page 91 Locking aperture See page 59 Focus Area Selector Pressing one of the focus area selector arrows changes the focus area in the corresponding direction See pages 38 39 and Buttons Pressing and buttons simulta ...

Страница 16: ...on shows you how to prepare the camera for shooting e g how to mount lens load film Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned photographer you should master this section before proceeding further P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 16 ...

Страница 17: ...n AI lens see page 132 Some non AI lens cannot be attached For more details see page 131 G type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens The G type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring aperture should be selected from 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 apertur...

Страница 18: ...e ring in Aperture Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode when using CPU Nikkor lens other than G type In this case aperture can only be verified through aper ture direct readout When G type Nikkor lens is attached aperture does not need to be set to mini mum unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses with aperture ring Push and hold lens release button and turn lens clockwise Removing Lens When lens is detach...

Страница 19: ...l Ni MH Battery Unit MN 30 follow steps 1 2 and 4 5 Before installing batteries Make sure the power switch is set at OFF position Use AA type alkaline or lithium batteries or optional Ni MH Battery Unit MN 30 with the F5 When installing replacing batteries always read NOTES ON BATTER IES page 154 CAUTION When carrying the battery holder MS 30 removed from the camera body remove its batteries or in...

Страница 20: ... the shutter release button then automatically turn off c To set the meter for auto matic switch off after 4 sec 16 sec or 32 sec as desired use Custom Setting 15 For details see page 89 N Sufficient battery power M Batteries are nearing exhaustion Have a fresh set ready M If M blinks batteries are almost exhausted Rotate power switch to OFF and replace batteries with a fresh set If no indication ...

Страница 21: ...D panel If not rotate Main Command Dial while pressing the button so s appears on the LCD panel When film speed is set manually and DX coded film is loaded the manu ally set film speed becomes effec tive 2 While sliding camera back lock release lift the film rewind knob The camera back will pop open To avoid fogging of film especially high ISO film do not load unload film in direct sunlight Do not...

Страница 22: ...Insert film cartridge 4 Pull film leader across to red film index mark 5 Check to ensure film is properly positioned with no slack then gently close camera back until it locks P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 22 ...

Страница 23: ...Set ISO speed manually see page 97 c The camera can be set to advance the film automatically when the camera back is closed and the power is on For details see Custom Setting 8 page 89 To check if the film is loaded prop erly before closing the camera back hold the film leader with your finger and fully depress shutter release button Film winds up and you can confirm if the film leader is properly...

Страница 24: ...and viewfinder The rear LCD panel shows automatically set film speed E appears and Err blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and alert LED blinks if film is incorrectly positioned Open camera back and reload film properly P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 24 ...

Страница 25: ...lained in this section cover most of your shooting situations Shooting modes functions explained in this section are as follows Film advance mode Single frame AF area mode Single Area AF Focus area Center AF mode Single Servo Autofocus Exposure metering 3D Color Matrix Metering Exposure mode Programmed Auto Lens attached D type Nikkor Can be set using the Two Button Reset See page 34 P400 E 02 12 ...

Страница 26: ...tton Fully depress the shutter release button to release shutter Depress the shutter release button slowly Depressing the shutter release button abruptly may result in camera shake AF start button Autofocus can be set not to start when the shutter release button is lightly pressed using Custom Setting 4 To start autofocus in this case press the AF start button To release the shutter fully depress ...

Страница 27: ...or smoother shutter release in vertical format shooting To use the vertical shooting shutter release button turn the lock lever for vertical shooting shutter release button to position to release the lock At other times keep the shutter release button locked by setting the lock to Ò Notes Do not block the lens with your hair or hand When taking a picture without looking through the viewfinder make...

Страница 28: ...ns aperture is set to its minimum position when using CPU Nikkor lens other than G type 3 Set the focus mode selector to Í for Single Servo AF 2 Set the film advance mode selector to Í for Single frame shooting P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 28 ...

Страница 29: ...while pressing the AF area mode button The selected focus area of the top LCD displays only g Focus bracket also appears in the viewfinder 5 While pressing lock release set the metering system selector to q for 3D Color Matrix Metering P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 29 ...

Страница 30: ... is off lightly press the shutter release button before selecting the focus area Slide film images may be partially cropped by the mount Also the edges of negative film are partially cropped by most labs 6 Select Programmed Auto exposure mode by rotating the Main Command Dial while pressing the exposure mode MODE button so appears in the top LCD panel and P in the viewfinder P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 P...

Страница 31: ...one frame and LCD frame counter increases by one Shutter cannot be released when blinks Focus manually See page 146 appears Subject is too close Move away from your subject See page 43 If HI appears in the shut ter speed position Over exposure alert Use Nikon ND filter If Lo appears in the shut ter speed position Under exposure alert Use accessory Nikon Speedlight P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 31 ...

Страница 32: ...page 97 You can rewind film before it reaches the end of the roll in the same manner 10 At the end of the film roll End blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder the alert LED lights and the shut ter can no longer be released Confirm that the film has reached the end of film roll The number of frames on the loaded film roll can be read through the film cartridge confirmation window c Film advance...

Страница 33: ...icient turn the power switch off replace batteries with a fresh set turn power on then press 1 button and turn 2 lever to restart film rewind If you accidentally press 1 button lightly press the shutter release button The film advances one frame without exposure and 1 button pops up To conserve battery power turn off the power switch when you are not using the camera Always remove batteries before...

Страница 34: ...rtain sync Page 117 When using SB 26 SB 25 or SB 24 Speedlight settings will override camera settings Two Button Reset cancels the following modes Flexible Program Canceled Exposure compensation 0 0 Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Canceled Bracketing Multiple Exposure Canceled Custom Setting Initial setting except for menu 0 page 88 Functions on Multi Control Back MF 28 Canceled but data remains Shut...

Страница 35: ...35 GENERAL FUNCTIONS This chapter explains the various modes of the F5 camera s operation Please review it thoroughly P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 35 ...

Страница 36: ...ting With the film advance mode at S fully depressing the shutter release button takes one picture and automatically advances the film by one frame Film advances immediately after the shut ter closes whether you remove your finger from the shutter release button or keep the button depressed To take the next shot lift your finger from the button then fully depress it again Use Single frame shooting...

Страница 37: ...tter speed of 1 250 sec or higher in Manual exposure and Continuous Servo AF modes With shutter speeds slower than 1 250 sec the framing rate becomes progressively slower in proportion to the shutter speed in use Continuous Shooting c In CH and CL modes the shooting speeds can be changed using Custom Setting 9 10 See page 89 Film advance speed using fully charged optional rechargeable Ni MH Batter...

Страница 38: ...or Corresponding focus areas appear in the viewfinder and top LCD panel Arrows on top m and to the right of the viewfinder also indi cate the selected focus area When Spot Metering is selected shifting the focus area also shifts the Spot Metering area accordingly Selecting Focus Area Center Left Top LCD Viewfinder P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 38 ...

Страница 39: ...focus area selec tor to any position while pressing the button x appears above the focus area indication in top LCD panel To release the lock press the focus area selector while pressing the button again so x above the focus area indication disappears from top LCD panel Right Top Bottom P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 39 ...

Страница 40: ...n if the detected subject moves the Dynamic AF operation will automatically shift to the next sensor which detects the subject progressively shifting among the sensors as the subject moves Dynamic AF is capable of follow ing and maintaining accurate focus on moving subjects Viewfinder indication does not change even though the sensor is shifted in Dynamic AF mode When Single Area AF mode is select...

Страница 41: ...any film advance mode Focus Tracking automatically activates when the subject starts moving provided you are not using Single Servo AF mode and the focus has already locked or you are using Continuous Servo AF mode and are pressing the AE L AF L button See page 42 for more details on Single Servo AF with Focus Priority page 44 for Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority c Release Priority can be...

Страница 42: ... of the five focus areas selected in Single Area AF mode If the camera to subject distance changes however you must refocus by lifting your finger from the shutter release button momentarily then lightly pressing the button again With a stationary subject Lightly press shutter release button When the subject is in focus the lens stops moving the in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder and the...

Страница 43: ...released Lens is focused at rear of the subject Lens is focused at front of the subject If blinks in the viewfinder Autofocus is not possible See page 146 With a moving subject Lightly press shutter release button to automatically activate Focus Tracking Confirm appears in the viewfinder then fully depress the shutter release button The shutter release button can in fact be depressed without confi...

Страница 44: ... Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority Set focus mode to C for Continuous Servo AF In Continuous Servo autofocus mode as you lightly press the shutter release button focus detection begins and the lens continues to focus for as long as you keep the shutter release button lightly pressed Since the priority is on shutter release you can fully depress the shutter release button regardless of focu...

Страница 45: ...as an A M switch set the lens switch to M when using an AF S or AF I Nikkor lens set the switch to M or M A with these lens types it is not necessary to change the camera s focus mode selector There are two ways of assuring precise manual focus with the Electronic Rangefinder or with the viewfinder s clear matte field Lens is focused at rear of the subject Lens is focused in front of the subject I...

Страница 46: ...focus with Electronic Rangefinder The Electronic Rangefinder provides you with viewfinder indica tions that show the focus status while you are focusing It works with most Nikon lenses including AF Nikkor when operated manually having a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster For a complete list of usable lenses see Lens Compatibility on pages 128 131 P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 46 ...

Страница 47: ...pear when you turn the focus ring counterclockwise to the limit subject is closer than the distance at which the lens is able to focus Move back from subject 3 Confirm in focus indicator appears then fully depress shutter release button to take the picture For special focusing situations shown on page 146 blinks to indicate that the Electronic Rangefinder does not work correctly Focus with clear m...

Страница 48: ...48 Manual focus using clear matte field Look through viewfinder and rotate lens focusing ring until image on clear matte field appears sharp P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 48 ...

Страница 49: ...nformation sent by the camera s autofocus system indicating whether the main subject is centered is also considered in the computation By analyzing these data the F5 s built in microcomputer is able to provide correct exposure even in extremely complex lighting situations If a non D G type lens is used Matrix Metering is performed Although lens Distance Information is not given 1 005 pixel Matrix ...

Страница 50: ...re frame within the selected focus area of the viewfinder 6mm dia area or approx 3 3 of entire frame with focusing screens other than EC B EC E type Use this meter for highly selective exposure control achieving the best results requires experience w Center Weighted Metering e Spot Metering c In Center Weighted Metering the area that concentrates 75 of the meter s sensitivity can be changed to 8mm...

Страница 51: ...r extension rings The 1 005 pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering automatically switches to Center Weighted Metering and the w symbol appears If Programmed Auto or Shutter Priority Auto is set on the camera the exposure mode also switches automatically to Aperture Priority Auto with F and blinking exposure mode indicator in the top LCD panel and A appears in the viewfinder In this case use Center Weighte...

Страница 52: ... of 1 250 and double the light of 1 1000 sec An aper ture of f 8 admits half the light of f 5 6 and double the light of f 11 If the correct exposure for a scene is 1 500 at f 8 then we can also select 1 250 at f 11 or 1 1000 at f 5 6 and achieve the same exposure results and so on In selecting the exposure control mode you can choose whether you want to set the shutter speed and or lens aperture a...

Страница 53: ...orarily shift an automatically selected shutter speed aperture combi nation and obtain the desired shutter speed aperture while retaining the same or a consistent exposure see pages 68 and 69 Program chart To check shutter speed and aperture values follow the red line to where it intersects the diagonal line This shows the combination of aperture vertical line and shutter speed horizontal line ISO...

Страница 54: ...rmine the shutter speed that is automatically set by the camera s microcomputer When using smaller apertures with correspondingly slower shutter speeds remember that generally any speed below 1 focal length in use second requires the use of a tripod to prevent picture blur due to camera shake The higher the corresponding shutter speed to the aperture you set the easier it is to stop action Adjust ...

Страница 55: ...55 Slow shutter speed Pictures taken at different shutter speeds High shutter speed Large aperture Small aperture Pictures taken at different apertures P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 55 ...

Страница 56: ...s bellows attachment or extension rings Use Aperture Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode Programmed Auto or Shutter Priority Auto exposure mode automatically shifts to Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode with ƒ and the blinking exposure mode indicator in the top LCD panel and A appears in the viewfinder If 3D Color Matrix Metering is set on the camera metering system is also automati cally shif...

Страница 57: ...57 ADVANCED OPERATION This chapter explains advanced photographic techniques and applications P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 57 ...

Страница 58: ...ecting the Shutter Priority Auto mode will cause buLb to blink a warning that the bulb setting cannot be used in Shutter Priority mode SHOOTING IN EACH EXPOSURE MODE Operation in Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode 1 While pressing button rotate Main Command Dial until appears in the top LCD panel and S in the viewfinder When using CPU Nikkor lens other than G type make sure to set lens to its min...

Страница 59: ...ing the button x appears in the top LCD panel and Ò in the viewfinder above the shutter speed indications To release the lock rotate Main Command Dial while pressing the button again or select another exposure mode x and Ò disappear Lock function operates only with lenses having a CPU when the lens is set and locked at its minimum aperture With G type Nikkor lens aperture does not need to set to m...

Страница 60: ...the aperture position Underexposure alert Select a slower shutter speed or use an accessory Nikon Speedlight If ƒEE blinks in the aperture position Lens setting error alert CPU Nikkor lens other than G type is not set to its smallest aperture setting Set lens to its smallest aper ture and lock setting P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 60 ...

Страница 61: ...ng with CPU Nikkor lens other than G type make sure to also set aperture to minimum with Sub Command Dial the reason being that when the lens aperture ring is set to its minimum aperture set with Sub Command Dial will be effective If you regularly set aperture using the lens aperture ring with CPU Nikkor lens other than G type it is recommended that you cancel aperture change by rotating Sub Comma...

Страница 62: ...rm aperture value on lens barrel With lenses having fixed aperture such as Reflex Nikkor lenses Aperture cannot be changed With lenses having no auto diaphragm such as PC Nikkor lenses Switch to Manual exposure mode see pages 64 67 If meter and LCD readout have turned off turn on again by lightly pressing shutter release button c Aperture can be set not to change by rotating Sub Command Dial using...

Страница 63: ...the shutter speed position Overexposure alert Select smaller aperture large f number or use Nikon ND filter If Lo appears in the shutter speed position Underexposure alert Select wider aperture smaller f number or use accessory Nikon Speedlight P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 63 ...

Страница 64: ...e finger from button set shutter speed by rotating the Main Command Dial Shutter speed can be set in 1 3 steps In Manual exposure mode you can set shutter speed to buLb for extended time exposures For details about buLb setting see pages 84 85 c Slowest shutter speed can be changed from 30 sec to as much as 30 minutes using Custom Setting 19 See page 90 P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 64 ...

Страница 65: ...g with CPU Nikkor lens other than G type it is recommended that you cancel aperture change by rotating Sub Command Dial using Custom Setting 22 page 90 x The selected shutter speed aperture can be locked using the lock function to avoid accidental changes of settings To lock the shutter speed aperture rotate the Main Sub Command Dial while pressing the button x appears in the top LCD panel and Ò i...

Страница 66: ...ot and lightly press shut ter release button Adjust aperture and or shutter speed until the electronic analog exposure display shows 0 or your desired amount Examples Over 2EV 2EV 1 3EV 0EV 2 3EV Below 2EV P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 66 ...

Страница 67: ...having no auto diaphragm such as PC Nikkor lenses Lens is stopped down when a smaller aperture larger f number is selected Focus manually with the lens set at maximum aperture Exposure compensation with AF Micro lens When an AF Micro lens is attached to the F5 camera body and exposure is measured with a seperate exposure meter compensation is not necessary when selecting aperture with the Sub Comm...

Страница 68: ... Flexible Program function can also be used with any Nikon Speedlight Note that selectable shutter speeds are limited to those below the sync speed of the Speedlight When perform ing flash photography however you cannot shift to a shutter speed faster than 1 250 sec Changeable to 1 300 sec with Custom Setting 1 Make sure Programmed Auto exposure mode is selected and lightly press the shutter relea...

Страница 69: ...dicate the program has been shifted or changed The shifted program is maintained unless you rotate the Main Command Dial to the previous shutter speed aperture Flexible Program is canceled when you switch the exposure mode to another mode pressing and buttons simul taneously to activate Two Button Reset or turn off the power switch P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 69 ...

Страница 70: ... as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed Focus can be locked from any of the five focus areas selected In Continuous Servo AF mode lock focus using AE L AF L button See page 72 In this case both exposure and focus are simultaneously locked c Both exposure and focus can be set to lock simultaneously when the shut ter release button is lightly pressed using Custom Setting 7 See...

Страница 71: ... of the five focus brackets you can also shoot an off center subject by shift ing the focus to the relevant focus area without changing the composition See page 38 c Autofocus can be deactivated and lens does not start focusing when the shutter release button is lightly pressed using Custom Setting 4 In this case focus can be locked by keeping the AF start button pressed See page 88 P400 E 02 12 2...

Страница 72: ...ly in manual focus mode About AE Lock In the auto exposure mode when you want to control exposure based on the brightness of a specific area within the scene use AE lock With the F5 pressing the AE L AF L button locks both exposure and focus but it can be changed to lock only expo sure or focus using the Custom Setting Center Weighted or Spot Metering is recommended when using AE lock 1 Position f...

Страница 73: ...ator appears in viewfinder Then press and hold the AE L AF L button to lock focus and exposure and continue holding until step 3 is complete 3 While holding AE L AF L button in recompose then fully depress shutter release button to take picture P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 73 ...

Страница 74: ... Matrix may have some difficulty such as a severely backlit scene or one with extremes of contrast we recommend using your camera s other built in meters Center Weighted or Spot Ultimately only you know what the subject or a part of it requires in terms of exposure measurement That s why the F5 camera incorporates three meters plus a variety of exposure compensation systems The photographer s crea...

Страница 75: ...ightness value within the scene switch metering system to Center Weighted or Spot and use the following method 1 Center main subject inside viewfinder and or move in closer until the refer ence circle for Center Weighted Metering or Spot Metering is fully covered by the subject 2 Lightly press shutter release button P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 75 ...

Страница 76: ...osure 4 Recompose the picture and shoot In Single Servo AF mode if recompos ing the picture could change subject to camera distance refocus by briefly removing your finger from shutter release button and lightly pressing it Continuous Servo AF is not recom mended if the subject becomes off centered after recomposing P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 76 ...

Страница 77: ...to reset the control to 0 to resume normal operation If Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing is also set expo sure compensation will be combined compensation values 1 Rotate Main Command Dial while pressing Exposure Compensation button to set desired compensation value and the compensated value will appear in the top LCD panel and viewfinder Without compensation With compensation P400 E 02 12 2...

Страница 78: ...iewfinder stays on to indicate that exposure compensation is on the compensation value disappears from the readout when you remove your finger from button To confirm compensation value in the viewfinder press button again 3 After shooting be sure to reset the amount of compensa tion to 0 0 to resume normal operation P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 78 ...

Страница 79: ...1 EV compensation and the third shot having a compensation of 1 EV 1 Rotate Main Command Dial while pressing the Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing button to select Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing mode z appears in the top and rear LCD panels and blinks in the top LCD panel and the viewfinder while the exposure meter is on c In Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing you can set Custo...

Страница 80: ...rm focus and exposure then fully depress shutter release button With the film advance mode at single frame shooting S fully depress the shutter release button the set number of times to perform bracketing With film advance mode at continuous shooting CH CL or CS fully depress the shutter release button and hold in until the set number of shots has been taken and film advance stops auto matically c...

Страница 81: ... also set Bracketing will be combined with the exposure compensation values Bracketing with varying flash output levels can be performed at the buLb setting If film reaches the end of the roll during shooting rewind load a new roll and fully depress shutter release button to advance film to frame 1 then fully depress shutter release button again to resume operation Bracketing is performed with one...

Страница 82: ...elf timer position 2 Compose picture lightly press shut ter release button and confirm focus and exposure With all auto exposure modes use the eyepiece shutter before starting the self timer to prevent stray light from entering the viewfinder and affecting the exposure P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 82 ...

Страница 83: ...f timer to another position c The self timer duration can be changed to any interval from 2 to 60 sec by using Custom Setting 16 See page 90 In Single Servo AF with Focus Priority self timer operates only when the in focus indicator ˇ appears in the viewfinder Once self timer starts shutter will be released even though subject is out of focus at the time of shutter release Selecting buLb automatic...

Страница 84: ...ries such as Nikon Remote Cord MC 20 or MC 30 Modulite Remote Control Set ML 3 is also recommended 1 Select for Manual exposure mode by rotating Main Command Dial while pressing button c Long Time Exposures from 40 sec to 30 minutes can also be selected using Custom Setting 19 See page 90 Alert LED can be set to blink while Long Time Exposure using Custom Setting 11 See page 89 P400 E 02 12 27 6 4...

Страница 85: ...shutter release button Note that duration of an exposure may depend on the condition of the batteries inside the F5 At low temperatures batteries weaken and continuous shooting time shortens We recommend using lithium batteries or Ni MH Battery Unit and keeping the camera body warm in cold conditions See page 168 for continuous shooting time of the F5 Use of new batteries is recommended when perfo...

Страница 86: ... Z multiple exposure button Z appears in top LCD panel 2 Take first shot by depressing the shutter release button Film will not advance to next frame Z blinks in top LCD panel Multiple exposure consists of two or more exposures of one or more subjects on the same frame P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 86 ...

Страница 87: ... Custom Setting 13 See page 89 To cancel multiple exposure mode in this case rotate the Main Command Dial while pressing Z multiple expo sure button so Z disappears from the top LCD panel To take more than two shots on the same frame rotate Main Command Dial while pressing Z button before taking the second shot while Z is blinking in top LCD panel The shutter can be released on the same frame as m...

Страница 88: ...t to Focus Priority instead simply choose 1 1 2 Single Servo AF The F5 s default setting with Single Servo AF is Focus Priority To set it to Release Priority instead simply choose 2 1 3 Bracketing order At the default setting in bracketing shots are taken in progressive order from no compensation to negative compensation to positive compensation To change the order and take the first shot with neg...

Страница 89: ...s from 3 fps in CL Continuous Low Speed film advance mode select CL5 or CL4 11 Alert LED in buLb exposure To enable alert LED to blink during buLb exposure select 11 1 12 Auto film stop At the default setting film advances until the end of the film roll is reached To stop film advance at frame number 35 or 36 select E35 or E36 13 Multiple exposure Multiple exposure mode is automati cally canceled ...

Страница 90: ...t appear 20 TTL flash sync speed To set the top TTL flash sync speed at 1 300 1 250 1 200 1 160 1 125 1 100 1 80 or 1 60 select 3oo 25o 2oo 16o 125 1oo 8o or 6o 1 300 can be selected only in Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode To select 1 300 set 3oo after selecting flash sync speed of X25o by rotating the Main Command Dial Shutter speed is controlled to 1 250 in Programmed Auto or Apert...

Страница 91: ...ar LCD panel To cancel all Custom Settings press and buttons simultaneously Custom Settings except for 0 are canceled to initial factory settings To cancel each Custom Setting select the setting you want to cancel then select 0 default setting Refer to the following tables for available functions and options and to the Custom Setting s corresponding LCD panel displays of numbers and symbols Note t...

Страница 92: ...keting order 0 3 0 0 3 1 4 Autofocus activated when shutter Activated 4 0 release button is lightly pressed Disabled 4 1 5 AE Lock Detected value 5 0 Controlled value 5 1 6 Direction of Command Dial rotation Default 6 0 Opposite 6 1 7 AE Lock when shutter release Disabled 7 0 button is lightly pressed Activated 7 1 8 Auto film loading when camera Disabled 8 0 back is closed Enabled when power is o...

Страница 93: ...5 frame 36 frame Disabled E35 E36 13 Multiple exposure Canceled after release 13 0 Remains after release 13 1 Default 75 concentration in 12mm dia area 14 0 14 Center Weighted Metering 75 concentration in 8mm dia 12mm dia C 8 C12 15mm dia 20 mm dia Average Custom by PC C15 C20 A PC 15 Time delay for Default 8 sec 15 0 auto meter switch off 4 8 16 32 sec L 4 L 8 L16 L32 16 Self timer duration Defau...

Страница 94: ...1 250 20 0 20 TTL flash sync speed 1 300 1 250 1 200 1 160 3oo 25o 2oo 16o 1 125 1 100 1 80 1 60 125 1oo 8o 6o 21 AE L AF L button Default Double lock 21 0 AE Lock AF Lock Double lock AEL AFL L L 22 Aperture setting via Enabled 22 0 Sub Command Dial Disabled 22 1 23 and focus indicators Displayed 23 0 Not displayed 23 1 24 Auto Exposure Flash Default Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing 24 0 Ex...

Страница 95: ...95 CONTROLS IN DETAIL This chapter explains how to operate the various controls of the F5 P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 95 ...

Страница 96: ...ter adjustment knob and rotate it in either direction until the focused image in 12mm dia circle within the viewfinder appears sharp then push back to lock In dim light rotate Power LCD panel illumination switch toward Œ to illuminate the top and rear LCD panels Power LCD panel illumination switch automatically returns to ON position but LCD panels remain illuminated as long as the camera s meter ...

Страница 97: ...es priority to the manually set ISO number 1 To rewind film manually press the film rewind button 1 then lift the film rewind crank and turn in the direction of arrow until the film leader is rewound completely back into the cartridge Turn the film rewind crank a few times more after the tension is gone Frame counter counts backward when film is rewound manu ally with the meter on Do not press the...

Страница 98: ...98 2 Open camera back and remove film cartridge P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 98 ...

Страница 99: ...lockwise until it stops With the mirror lock up you cannot operate the camera in any Auto Exposure or autofocus mode even though the viewfinder LCD may indicate otherwise Any indication of light in the LCD is a result of spurious light entering through the viewfinder eyepiece When the reflex mirror is locked in the up position make sure not to leave the camera in direct sunlight The sunlight may e...

Страница 100: ...within the depth of field During preview with lenses with meter coupler attaining correct exposure is not possible because exposure must be determined by full aperture metering Use Metering system other than Spot During preview aperture cannot be adjusted and autofocus is not possible Located at the top of the Multi Meter Finder DP 30 the ISO type hot shoe allows direct mounting of a wide range of...

Страница 101: ...nc cords A 10 pin remote terminal is provided for remote operation of the F5 with Personal Computer Connecting Cord MC 33 or MC 34 Remote Cord MC 20 or MC 30 etc For available remote control accessories see page 145 Make sure to keep the supplied cap on when not using the remote terminal P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 101 ...

Страница 102: ... of function settings exposure conditions and shooting information on the F5 Additional Custom Settings are available Various combina tions of settings can be edited and stored Exposure mode Metering system shutter speed or aperture settings can be selected on a personal computer Selection of special shooting modes such as Multiple Exposure Interval Timer Long Time Exposure and simultane ous shoot...

Страница 103: ...information file Deletion of shooting information data files or image data files Display of image data or shooting information data in any of the following three formats 1 Thumbnail Text 2 Text 3 List Fast search of shooting information data image data Printout of shooting information data image data Display of image data in five different resolutions P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 103 ...

Страница 104: ...ent shooting If a malfunction is detected or the shutter curtain fails to oper ate an alert LED blinks and Err blinks in the top LCD panel and in the viewfinder In this case turn the camera power off once then turn it on again If the alert LED and Err in the top LCD panel stop blinking the malfunction is corrected If the alert LED and Err in the top LCD resume blinking turn the camera power off an...

Страница 105: ...a back while pressing the camera back lock release Be sure not to touch the camera back contacts film pressure plate or film pressure roller To attach camera back Attach the camera back while pressing the camera back lock release Optional Data Back MF 27 and Multi Control Back MF 28 are available for the F5 P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 105 ...

Страница 106: ...e viewfinders To attach the finder slide the finder in until it clicks into place Make sure the viewfinder is attached when shooting If the shutter is released without a viewfinder attached stray light may enter through the focusing screen and film may be fogged When removing a viewfinder be careful not to leave smudges or fingerprints Place the detached viewfinder on a soft clean cloth Make sure ...

Страница 107: ...35 136 1 Make sure the camera power is off and remove the finder 2 Insert your fingernail under the rear edge of the screen and lift the focus ing screen out 3 To install a screen simply insert the front edge under the central ridge then push the rear edge down into place When removing a focusing screen be careful not to leave smudges or fingerprints Place the detached finder screen on a soft clea...

Страница 108: ...tem you ll discover the benefits of flash for more picture taking situations than ever Make fill flash a standard part of your photography Brighten dull scenes and erase harsh shadows for beautiful portraits With the F5 system s auto matic operation you can make better flash pictures than ever before There s no other system like it in the world P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 108 ...

Страница 109: ...tomatic in operation does not automatically compensate for complex lighting conditions With Automatic Balanced Fill Flash working together with the 3D Color Matrix or Center Weighted Metering flash output is auto matically compensated to balance the ambient light exposure setting The result is improved overall exposures and a better balance between ambient light and the fill flash The type of TTL ...

Страница 110: ...r Balanced Fill Flash which offers the same flash output control system but without Distance Information is performed Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash can also be performed with the SB 24 and other dedicated Speedlights that do not have the Monitor Pre flash feature Center Weighted Fill Flash This feature can be used with all AF Nikkor lenses Use Center Weighted Metering to determine the ambient e...

Страница 111: ...4 Center Weighted Fill Flash Spot Standard TTL flash 1 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 2 Metering system and exposure mode automatically switch to Center Weighted and Aperture Priority Auto respectively 3 Metering system automatically switches to Center Weigh...

Страница 112: ... Balanced Fill Flash control to perform standard TTL flash operation For standard TTL flash the SB 24 s LCD panel shows ˆ and blinking Ø For details see the SB 24 manual Lens Metering system Exposure mode Programmed and Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Auto Auto Manual D or G type AF Nikkor lens non D G Matrix Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash type AF Nikkor lens except for AF Center Weighted Nik...

Страница 113: ...tomatically switches to Aperture Priority Auto With SB 29 SB 23 SB 22s SB 22 SB 20 SB 21B 1 SB 16B SB 15 SB 14 2 SB 11 2 or SB 140 2 Lens Metering system Exposure mode Programmed and Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Auto Auto Manual D or G type AF Nikkor lens non D G Matrix Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash type AF Nikkor lens except for AF Center Weighted Nikkor for F3AF and AI P Nikkor lens Spo...

Страница 114: ...ly shifts to 1 250 sec as soon as the Speedlight is turned on The manually set shutter speed indication blinks in the LCD panel while the viewfinder shows 25o With optional Speedlight except for a Speedlight for F3 in TTL Auto Flash mode 1 300 TTL High Speed Sync is possible with option available in Custom Setting See page 90 3 Maximum available aperture depends on film speed in use See chart belo...

Страница 115: ...ower shutter speed a smaller aperture is automat ically selected resulting in a shorter shooting distance range c 1 300 TTL High Speed Sync In Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode with an optional Speedlight except for a Speedlight for F3 set to TTL Auto Flash mode and connected to the F5 you can select 1 300 sec TTL High Speed Sync To select 1 300 TTL High Speed Sync select 3oo in Custom...

Страница 116: ...or 8 2 ft The minimum flash shooting distance can be obtained from the Speedlight s flash shooting distance scale or flash shoot ing distance range table provided For film sensitivity other than ISO 100 multiply the following coefficient to the guide number provided ISO number 25 50 200 400 800 Coefficient 0 5 0 71 1 4 2 0 2 8 To select 1 300 TTL High Speed Sync set the camera s exposure mode to S...

Страница 117: ...button rotate Main Command Dial to select desired flash sync mode The flash sync mode changes as in the following sequence Front Curtain Sync Slow Sync Normal Sync Rear Curtain Sync Selecting flash sync mode P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 117 ...

Страница 118: ...hutter release button to confirm exposure indica tion in the LCD readout In autofocus operation also confirm that in focus indicator appears Do not block the flash or AF assist illuminator LED during flash photography In Programmed or Shutter Priority Auto exposure mode if you fail to set CPU Nikkor lens other than G type to minimum aperture ƒEE blinks 5 Confirm exposure and shooting distance Refe...

Страница 119: ...r shooting Flash has fired at maximum output but the light might have been insufficient for correct exposure of subject Confirm shooting distance and if necessary move closer to the subject or select a wider aperture P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 119 ...

Страница 120: ...lash pictures are taken with this rather narrow shutter speed range in dim light the subject will appear bright and well exposed but the background may come out very dark almost black Setting Slow Sync extends the automatic controlled shutter speed range down to 30 sec enabling background details to come out Slow Sync Normal Sync P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 120 ...

Страница 121: ...r for Aperture Priority Auto 2 While pressing the camera s button rotate Main Command Dial until appears in the rear LCD panel Then follow steps 2 6 of TTL Auto Flash Operation on page 118 Use a tripod to prevent camera shake P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 121 ...

Страница 122: ...ated moving subject Since Rear Curtain Sync is especially effective at a slow shutter speed Slow Sync is automatically set at the same time that Rear Curtain Sync is set in Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode To set a specific shutter speed set the F5 to Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode When using the SB 26 SB 25 or SB 24 note that the Rear Curtain Sync setting on ...

Страница 123: ...Set Rear Curtain Sync For a Speedlight other than the SB 26 SB 25 or SB 24 While pressing the camera s button rotate Main Command Dial until appears in the rear LCD panel For SB 26 SB 25 or SB 24 users Set the Speedlight s sync mode selector to REAR position In Programmed Auto or Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode Slow Sync is simultane ously set and appears in the rear LCD panel See your Speedl...

Страница 124: ...S 6 No Yes Yes Via TTL Remote Cord SC 23 Yes Yes Yes SB 11 SB 14 and SB 1404 Via Sensor Remote Cord SC 13 with sensor unit or Sync Cord No Yes Yes SC 11 or SC 15 1 In TTL auto flash mode the F5 performs Automatic Balanced Fill Flash or stan dard TTL flash For details see pages 109 113 2 The difference between SB 21A and SB 21B or between SB 16A and SB 16B is the type of controller attached For det...

Страница 125: ...3 SB 22s SB 22 or SB 20 Yes Yes Yes No SB 16B No Yes Yes No SB 29 or SB 21B No Yes Yes No SB 15 SB 11 SB 14 or SB 140 No Yes Yes No 1 300 TTL High Speed Sync is available using Custom Setting See page 90 Speedlight Manual flash output level FP High Speed Sync 1 300 TTL High Speed Sync compensation SB 28 28DX SB 26 or SB 25 Yes Yes Yes SB 27 Yes No Yes SB 24 Yes No Yes SB 50DX SB 23 SB 22s SB 22 or...

Страница 126: ... not selected AF assist illumina tor does not light For multiple flash photography with the F5 if the electric current in the synchro circuit exceeds a certain level you may not be able to take a second shot Take care that the combined total of the coefficient numbers shown in parenthe ses below for all Speedlights used at any one time does not exceed 20 at 20 C 68 F or 13 at 40 C 104 F SB 50DX 1 ...

Страница 127: ...your camera to ensure the best performance Take time to review this section thoroughly and you will add to the pleasure of taking pictures We ve also included a detailed section with technical specifica tions and a glossary of terms that will help you understand the F5 system more fully Please read them carefully P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 127 ...

Страница 128: ... AI modified Nikkor2 T R5 R Non AI type Nikkor3 T R5 R Medical Nikkor 120mm f 4 T R R Reflex Nikkor T T R PC Nikkor T R6 R D type PC Nikkor T R6 R Teleconverter TC 16A R7 T T AI type Teleconverter T R8 R Bellows Focusing T R8 R Attachment PB 6 PK Series Rings T R8 R R Compatible Y Compatible with conditions T Incompatible 1 This camera is compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR ...

Страница 129: ...ld be selected from camera body 2 F5 camera body must be modified to connect Non AI type Nikkor lenses See page 132 3 The camera s exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shift ing and or tilting the lens or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture 4 Aperture can also be selected via Sub Command Dial 5 By stop down metering Release shutter while pressing ...

Страница 130: ...using T R9 R9 Attachment PB 6 PK Series Rings T R9 R9 1 F5 camera body must be modified to connect Non AI type Nikkor lenses See page 132 2 The camera s exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shift ing and or tilting the lens or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture 3 Distribution of sensor output balance can be changed 4 Spot area selectable with cer...

Страница 131: ...d 1200mm f 11 PC 28mm f 4 Factory Serial No 180900 or below PC 35mm f 2 8 No 851001 to 906200 Reflex 1000mm f 11 No 142361 to 143000 Reflex 2000mm f 11 No 200111 to 200310 ED 180 600mm f 8 No 174041 to 174180 ED 360 1200mm f 11 No 174031 to 174127 200 600mm f 9 5 No 280001 to 300490 The following Nikkor lenses and accessories can be attached under certain conditions Old type Reflex 500mm f 8 Rotat...

Страница 132: ... the lens release button twist lens counterclock wise until it locks into place When mounting an AI lens again make sure to press the meter coupling lever down to its original position To attach a non AI lens the F5 s meter coupling lever must be modified beforehand Contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center for modification After modification follow the instructions for attaching a non ...

Страница 133: ...nder as far as it goes The chart below shows the compatibility of viewfinders and metering systems 3D Color Matrix Center Weighted Spot size Multi Meter Finder DP 30 R R R 4mm ø 1 AE Action Finder DA 30 T 2 R 3 R 4 3 2mm ø 6X High Magnification Finder DW 31 T T R 4 3mm ø Waist Level Finder DW 30 T T R 3mm ø 1 With focusing screens other than EC B EC E Spot size is 6mm dia 2 Five segment Matrix Met...

Страница 134: ...er Waist Level Finder DW 30 Used with the F5 when shooting at a low angle or on a copystand Fold up type viewing hood provided The built in flip up magnifier provides approx 5X magnifica tion at the center of the image for accu rate focusing AE Action Finder DA 30 Perfect for situations where normal view ing is difficult or impossible such as when wearing a helmet or goggles or with the camera enc...

Страница 135: ...ch focusing screen see the instruction manual of the focusing screen Matrix Metering is available only with screens EC B EC E B E J A and L Type B Matte Fresnel field with 12mm dia reference circle and focus brackets Good for general photography Type U Matte Fresnel field with 12mm dia reference circle and focus brackets Suitable with telephoto lenses longer than 200mm Type EC B Fine ground matte ...

Страница 136: ...rism focusing spot and 12mm dia reference circle Good for general photography Type G Clear Fresnel field with extra bright 12mm dia microprism focusing spot for viewing and focusing in poor light Four models G1 G2 G3 G4 available for lenses of different lengths Depth of field preview not available Type A Matte Fresnel field with 5mm dia BriteView split image rangefinder Rapid and accurate focusing...

Страница 137: ...d are useful on bright sunny days With the F5 filter factor need not be considered except for ND 400x and X1 filters and when Spot Metering is selected Compensate exposure 2 3 EV when using ND 400x filter and 1 EV when using X1 filter Note that when special filters available from manufacturers other than Nikon are used autofocus or electronic rangefinder may not operate properly Use circular polar...

Страница 138: ...ck white Deep Y 52 2 1 1 4 1 2 R R R Orange O 56 3 5 1 5 6 2 1 R R R R R R R R R Red R 60 8 3 5 2 1 3 R R R R R R R R R Green Light X 0 2 1 1 7 2 3 R Deep X 1 5 2 1 3 3 5 1 5 6 R Soft Soft 1 1 1 R R R Soft 2 1 1 R R R Polarizing Polar 2 4 2 4 R Special Circular polarizing C PL 1 2 1 2 R R R R R photography ND 2xS 2 1 2 1 R black white ND 4x 4 2 4 2 R and color Neutral density ND 4xS R R ND 8x 8 3 ...

Страница 139: ...nnects 12V external power source to the F5 Multi Control Back MF 28 Multi Control Back MF 28 enables imprinting of any of the following data date time frame number serial upcount number fixed number shutter speed aperture exposure compensation value or any desired letters numbers up to 6 digits inside the frame or up to 22 digits between frames The MF 28 also enables the camera to be used for vari...

Страница 140: ...Repeating Flash Speedlight SB 27 Compact and lightweight Speedlight Fully Automatic Fill Flash including Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Center Weighted Fill Flash When used with a D type lens it also offers 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash Standard TTL flash AF assist illuminator Automatic power zoom coverage from 24mm to 50mm Rear Curtain Sync Flash Built in diffus...

Страница 141: ...Magnification Finder DW 31 or Waist Level Finder DW 30 The SC 24 comes with two TTL multiple flash terminals and one tripod socket It is approx 1 5m 4 9 ft long Personal Computer Links MS Windows 95 Macintosh Photo Secretary AC 1WE or AC 1ME for F5 Nikon Photo Secretary for F5 links the F5 and your MS Windows 95 or Macintosh based personal computer via Personal Computer Connecting Cord MC 33 or MC...

Страница 142: ...hout fear of scratching their glasses Right Angle Viewing Attachment DR 4 Excellent for copy work the DR 4 provides an upright unre versed image for right angle viewing Individual eyesight adjust ments are possible Eyepiece Magnifier DG 2 Provides 2X magnification of the central portion of the finder image with Eyepiece Adapter DK 7 Eyesight adjustment provided Useful for critical focusing in clos...

Страница 143: ...ng Exposure modes usable Aperture Priority Auto or Manual Bellows Attachment PB 6 Mounts between the F5 and the lens for close up and macro photography Lets you vary lens extension at the twist of a knob for reproduction ratios of 1 1 1 to 4 1 with a normally mounted 50mm lens The lens can also be mounted in reverse to provide aberration correction in the extreme close up range The PB 6 has a stop...

Страница 144: ...er Ring BR 2A Fits between camera and lens to enable a lens to be mounted in reverse an inex pensive means of obtaining a relatively high reproduction ratio The BR 2A also increases the working distance for normal or wideangle lenses Focusing Stage PG 2 Simplifies close up focusing when using a tripod mounted F5 P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 144 ...

Страница 145: ...ssories Connecting Cord MC 23 Connects two F5 cameras for simultane ous shutter release Adapter Cord MC 25 Enables the use of Remote Cord MC 12B Radio Control Set MW 2 and Modulite Remote Control Set ML 2 Modulite Remote Control Set ML 3 Provides infrared remote control on three separate channels to enable automatic operation at distances up to 8 meters 26 ft Compact and easy to handle Wireless mu...

Страница 146: ...e same distance then lock the focus and recom pose pages 70 71 To perform autofo cus with Speedlight s AF assist illumina tor use a Nikon AF Speedlight SB 50DX SB 29 SB 28 28DX SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 SB 23 SB 22s SB 22 or SB 20 B Low contrast subject Focus manually with clear matte field or for Single Servo AF focus on another subject at the same distance but with more contrast then lock focus and reco...

Страница 147: ...th clear matte field With an extremely bright object near your subject Use Single Area AF mode and select subject s focus area or focus manually with clear matte field When using a linear polarizing filter or other special filter such as a soft focus filter Focus manually with clear matte field Circular polarizing filter can be used in connection with autofo cus operation P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM P...

Страница 148: ...atteries with a fresh set Err blinks and E appears Err blinks and E appears Locked Film is incorrectly positioned Reload film Err a and s blink Err blinks Locked Non DX coded film or film with unacceptable DX code is loaded Set manually to correct film speed End blinks End blinks Locked Film has reached end of roll Rewind film ƒEE blinks ƒEE blinks Can be released In Programmed Auto or Shutter Pri...

Страница 149: ...in viewfinder Err blinks Err blinks Locked F5 has detected abnormality in the shutter diaphragm Turn camera power off once and on again If the same warnings continue to blink take camera to an authorized Nikon dealer or service center w appears when 3D Color Can be released 3D Color Matrix Metering is set even though attached lens has no CPU Matrix Metering is selected camera automatically resets ...

Страница 150: ...n be released Auto Exposure Flash Exposure Bracketing is selected buLb blinks buLb blinks Locked buLb is set in Shutter Priority Auto exposure mode Set expo sure mode to Manual or set another shutter speed t blinks Can be released Shooting data is full in F5 s memory Download data to your personal computer using the optional Personal Computer Connecting Cord MC 33 or MC 34 and the Photo Secretary ...

Страница 151: ...touch the other lens parts 2 Do not touch the shutter curtains 3 Do not touch the DX contacts Keep them clean with a blower brush 4 Clean the viewfinder eyepiece with a soft clean cloth Do not use alcohol Caution A spray gun type blower may damage the optical glass if used to clean the lens especially if ED glass is used for the front lens element To avoid damage hold the blower upright with its n...

Страница 152: ...In a humid environment store the camera inside a vinyl bag with a desiccant to keep out dust moisture and salt Note however that storing leather cases in vinyl bags may cause the leather to deteriorate 8 Keep the camera away from water or moisture When using the camera near water guard against splashes especially salt water spray 9 Make sure not to drop or bump the camera body lens against a hard ...

Страница 153: ...he same reason film may not advance properly In each of these cases to resume operation simply turn the power off then on again or remove batteries and install them again Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from use of the camera other than as specified in this manual P400 E 02 12 27 6 42 PM Page 153 ...

Страница 154: ...ircuit or heat batteries Do not charge dry cells 6 Do not throw used batteries into a fire 3 If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time remove the batteries 4 Battery power diminishes at extremely low temperatures make sure the batteries you buy are new and wrap the camera body in some thing warm 7 If the battery chamber is contaminated by battery leakage take the camera to an authoriz...

Страница 155: ...er Weighted Fill Flash and Spot Fill Flash 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash and Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash together comprise Automatic Balanced Fill Flash with TTL Multi Sensor Performance varies with the combination of camera body Speedlight and lens used Balanced fill flash operation A flash photography technique that balances flash illumination with the scene s ambient light This autom...

Страница 156: ... sure effect under conditions of similar scene brightness and ISO At ISO 100 the combination of a one second shutter speed and an aperture of f 1 4 is defined as EV1 The camera may be used only within the EV range of the expo sure meter For example with the F5 the exposure metering range is from EV0 to EV20 for 3D Color Matrix Metering and Center Weighted Metering at ISO 100 with an f 1 4 lens Exp...

Страница 157: ...ra sets matching shutter speed for correct exposure Manual User selects both shutter speed and aperture following or ignoring the meter s recommendations to achieve the desired exposure Fill flash A method of flash photography that combines flash illumination and ambient light but does not attempt to balance these two types of illumination Flash output level compensation A control used to adjust a...

Страница 158: ...iority Single Servo AF or Focus Priority Continuous Servo AF Focus Tracking Enables the camera to analyze the speed of the moving subject according to the focus data detected and to obtain correct focus by anticipating the subject s position and driving the lens to that position at the exact moment of exposure f number The numbers on the lens aperture ring and in the camera s LCD that indicate the...

Страница 159: ...ct exposure as follows guide number f stop flash to subject distance Using a selected aperture we can calculate the required flash to subject distance with the formula guide number flash to subject distance f stop Useful for determining the maximum flash to subject distance for flash photography ISO film speed The international standard for representing film sensitivity The higher the number the g...

Страница 160: ...nsor the Speedlight fires a series of scarcely visible pre flashes to enable the camera s computer to pre analyze the scene The TTL Multi Sensor inside the camera body reads the amount of reflected light then the camera s microcomputer determines the area of the TTL sensor to be used for flash output control and adjusts the flash output level The Monitor Pre flashes are visible but not recognizabl...

Страница 161: ...t light exposure measurement and in most cases illuminates a subject somewhat more strongly than with Automatic Balanced Fill Flash making the subject stand out distinctly from the background TTL Through the Lens Most SLR cameras have built in meters which measure light after it has passed through the lens a feature that enables exposure readings to be taken from the actual image about to be recor...

Страница 162: ...154 Camera Care Tips 151 Center Weighted Metering 50 Composing the Picture 26 Continuous Servo AF 44 Continuous Shooting 37 Custom Setting 88 Depth of Field Preview 100 Exposure Metering System 49 Exposure Compensation 74 Exposure Mode 52 Film Loading film 21 Non DX coded film 97 Rewinding film 32 Rewinding film manually 97 Film Advance Mode 36 Flash Photography TTL auto flash 109 Standard TTL fla...

Страница 163: ...in meter reading 75 Mirror Lockup Lever 99 Multiple Exposure 86 Optional Accessories 133 Rear Curtain Sync 122 Remote Terminal 101 Self Timer 82 Shutter Releasing shutter 26 Self diagnostic shutter 104 Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode 58 Single Frame Shooting 36 Single Servo AF 42 Slow Sync 120 Spot Metering 50 Sync Terminal 101 Troubleshooting 148 Two Button Reset 34 Viewfinders 133 Viewfinder...

Страница 164: ...lable in Manual focus mode with AF Nikkor and other AI type Nikkor lenses with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster Exposure metering Three built in exposure meters 3D Color Matrix Center Weighted and Spot Metering range EV0 to EV20 in 3D Color Matrix and at ISO 100 with Center Weighted EV2 to EV 20 in Spot f 1 4 lens Exposure meter Activated by shutter release button or ON OFF AF start button is...

Страница 165: ...ion LCD shows metering system focus indication exposure mode shutter speed aperture electronic analog exposure display frame counter expo sure compensation value and exposure compensation mark exposure level indi cators flash ready light LED aperture direct readout focus indicators and focus area indicators are also shown Top LCD panel Shutter speed aperture exposure information mode AF area mode ...

Страница 166: ... rewind when film rewind button and film rewind crank are used Self timer Electronically controlled 10 sec dura tion Depth of field Provides visual verification of depth preview button of field Reflex mirror Automatic instant return type Camera back Hinged back interchangeable with Nikon Multi Control Back MF 28 or Data Back MF 27 Accessory shoe Standard ISO type hot shoe contact ready light conta...

Страница 167: ...he next shot Test 2 Camera setting Same as test 1 Autofocus operation After lightly pressing the shutter release button for 3 sec autofocus operation covers the full range from infinity to the closest distance and back to infinity three times before each shot After the exposure meter automatically turns off 8 sec the same operation follows without intermis sion for the next shot Test 3 Camera sett...

Страница 168: ...ithout batteries All specifications apply with fresh batteries used at normal temperature 20 C or 68 F Specifications and design are subject to change without notice At 20 C or 68 F At 10 C or 14 F Eight AA type Approx Approx alkaline batteries 5 hours 30 min Eight AA type Approx Approx lithium batteries 8 hours 120 min Optional Ni MH Approx Approx Battery Unit MN 30 4 hours 140 min LR6 AA type al...

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