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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    F5 35mm SLR and the Nikon system will provide you with the opportunity to advance your picture-taking capability. The Nikon F5 has been designed and built to meet the needs of demanding professionals, for sports, photojournalism, scientific, industrial, forensic and nearly every other professional use of photography, as well as high-quality personal photography.
  • Page 3 (Multi-CAM1300) system covers a wider area than any system before it in both the horizontal and vertical ranges in the viewfinder. • Choice of two modes for Nikon’s exclusive five-area autofocus operation—Dynamic AF for moving subjects, and fixed Single Area AF.

  • Page 4: Notes

    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.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Advanced Presents advanced F5 applications for obtaining vari- Operation ous photographic effects Describes the F5’s various features in detail, points to Controls in Detail be checked and other pertinent items. Introduces various flash photography methods using Flash Photography an optional Nikon Speedlight.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...2-15 FOREWORD...2-3 NOTES ...4 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ...5 CONTENTS ...6-7 NOMENCLATURE ...8-13 LCD panels...12 Viewfinder ...13 HOW TO OPERATE COMMAND DIALS ...14-15 PREPARATION ...16-24 MOUNTING LENS ...17-18 Removing lens ...18 INSTALLING BATTERIES...19 CHECKING BATTERY POWER...20 LOADING FILM...21-24 BASIC OPERATION ...25-34 RELEASING SHUTTER/COMPOSING THE PICTURE...26-27...
  • Page 7 SELF-TIMER...82-83 LONG TIME EXPOSURE...84-85 MULTIPLE EXPOSURE...86-87 CUSTOM SETTING ...88-94 To Make a Custom Setting ...91 CONTROLS IN DETAIL ...95-107 VIEWFINDER DIOPTER—To see clearly through viewfinder ...96 ILLUMINATION SWITCH—To view LCD panels in the dark ...96 USING NON-DX-CODED FILM ...97 FILM REWIND CRANK—To rewind film manually...97-98 MIRROR LOCKUP LEVER—...

  • Page 8: Nomenclature

    NOMENCLATURE Lens release button Mirror lockup lever (p. 99) Depth-of-field preview button (p. 100) Focus mode selector: S for Single Servo AF (pp. 42-43) C for Continuous Servo AF (pp. 44-45) Power/LCD panel illumination switch: Rotate to M for Manual focus (pp. 45-48) turn camera ON/OFF or illuminate LCD panels.
  • Page 9 Top LCD panel (p. 12) (pp. 36, 82) AF area mode button ( ) (p. 40) Accessory shoe: For Nikon dedicated Speedlights. Film plane indicator: Exact distance from lens mounting flange to film plane is 46.5mm. Multiple exposure ( ) button (p. 86)
  • Page 10 Eyepiece shutter lever: Used to prevent stray light from entering viewfinder. Finder release button Alert LED Film rewind lever (2 ) lock release Film rewind lever (2 Film cartridge confirmation window Battery holder release knob Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing ( ) button (p.
  • Page 11 AF start (AF-ON) button for vertical shooting: Vertical-shooting shutter release button Pressing AF start button starts autofocus operation and switches exposure meter on. Lock lever for vertical-shooting shutter release button Camera back Tripod socket...

  • Page 12: Lcd Panels

    LCD Panels Top LCD panel indications 1. Shutter speed lock 2. Shutter speed 3. Multiple exposure 4. Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing 5. Exposure mode 6. Flexible Program 7. Exposure compensation value 8. Aperture lock 9. Aperture 10. Focus area lock 11.

  • Page 13: Viewfinder

    Viewfinder 1. Focus area indicators 2. Exposure level (for Waist-Level Finder DW-30 or 6X High- Magnification Finder DW-31, in Manual exposure) 3. 12mm-dia. reference circle for Center-Weighted Metering 4. Focus brackets/Spot Metering (4mmø) area 5. Ready-light 6. Focus indicators: indicates a subject is in focus; blinking indicates autofocus is impossible;...

  • Page 14: How To Operate Command Dials

    HOW TO OPERATE COMMAND DIALS The F5’s Main- and Sub-Command Dials are used alone or in combination with other buttons to select/set various func- tions or modes. Main-Command Dial Rotating Main-Command Dial by itself: • Selecting shutter speed in Shutter- Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode.
  • Page 15 Sub-Command Dial Rotating Sub-Command Dial by itself: • Selecting aperture in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. See pages 61 or 64-66. * Aperture can also be set on the lens’ aperture ring (except for G-type Nikkor lens). Aperture can only be set on the lens’...

  • Page 16: Preparation

    PREPARATION This section 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.

  • Page 17: Mounting Lens

    • When mounting/removing lens, make sure that the camera’s power is turned off and avoid direct sunlight. • For Nikon lens compatibility, see pages 128-131. • To mount non-AI lens, see page 132. Some non-AI lens cannot be attached. For more details, see page 131.

  • Page 18: Removing Lens

    Push and hold lens release button and turn lens clockwise. When lens is detached from camera for a long time Make sure to attach the supplied body cap or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be attached to the F5 camera body.)

  • Page 19: 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. Install eight AA-type batteries with the “+”...

  • Page 20: Checking Battery Power

    CHECKING BATTERY POWER Rotate power switch to ON position while pressing the lock release, and confirm that the full battery mark appears in the top LCD panel, indicating sufficient battery power. The battery mark and exposure indications automatically turn off after 8 sec. Sufficient battery power.

  • Page 21: Loading Film

    • The usable film speed range for DX- coded film is ISO 25 to 5000. • For non-DX coded film, see page 97. • IX240 film cartridge cannot be used with the F5. Confirm whether for DX-coded film is shown on the rear LCD panel.
  • Page 22 Insert film cartridge. Pull film leader across to red film index mark. Check to ensure film is properly positioned with no slack, then gently close camera back until it locks.
  • Page 23 Fully depress shutter release button to advance film to frame #1. • If non-DX-coded film or film with an unacceptable DX code is loaded, the in the top and rear LCD panel and viewfinder, marks in the rear LCD panel blink and the shutter locks. Set ISO speed manually (see page 97).
  • Page 24 Confirm frame counter shows the top LCD panel and viewfinder. The rear LCD panel shows automatically set film speed. appears and blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder, and alert LED blinks if film is incorrectly positioned. Open camera back and reload film properly.

  • Page 25: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION This section features the settings for most common picture-taking situations when using the standard Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 and a D-type Nikkor lens (including AF-S and AF-I). The shooting modes explained in this section cover most of your shooting situations. Shooting modes/functions explained in this section are as follows: Film advance mode AF area mode...

  • Page 26: Releasing Shutter/Composing The Picture

    RELEASING SHUTTER/COMPOSING PICTURE Lightly pressing shutter release button Lightly press shutter release button to start autofocus operation and switch the exposure meter on. Indications inside the viewfinder and LCD turn on. They remain on for approximately 8 seconds after you take your finger off the shutter release button, then automati- cally turn off.
  • Page 27 Hold camera properly Stand with one foot forward a half step to balance your body. Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand. Use your left hand to cradle the camera with your elbow propped against your body for support, as you look through the viewfinder. Use your right index finger to press the shutter release button.

  • Page 28: Basic Shooting

    BASIC SHOOTING Make sure that the lens’ aperture is set to its minimum position when using CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type. Set the film advance mode selector for Single-frame shooting. Set the focus mode selector to Single Servo AF.
  • Page 29 Select Single Area AF mode by rotating the Main-Command Dial while pressing the AF area mode ( ) button. • The selected focus area of the top LCD displays only • Focus bracket also appears in the viewfinder. 3D Color Matrix Metering. While pressing lock release, set the metering system selector to...
  • Page 30 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. Compose picture. Position the focus brackets on your main subject by pressing the focus area selector.
  • Page 31 Lightly press the shutter release button. appears in the shut- ter speed position—Over- ter speed position— exposure alert: Use Nikon Under-exposure alert: ND filter. Use accessory Nikon Speedlight. Confirm the shutter release button to take the picture. The camera automatically advances the film by one frame, and LCD frame counter increases by one.
  • Page 32 At the end of the film roll, 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.
  • Page 33 • If film rewind does not start, check battery power. See page 20. • If film rewind has stopped at mid- roll, check the battery power. If battery power is insufficient, turn the power switch off, replace batteries with a fresh set, turn power on, then press 1 button and turn 2...

  • Page 34: About Two-Button Reset

    About Two-Button Reset Pressing buttons simultaneously for more than two seconds resets vari- ous modes to their initial settings. Two-Button Reset sets the following modes: Exposure mode Programmed Auto AF area mode Single Area AF Focus area Center Flash sync mode* Front-curtain sync * When using SB-26, SB-25 or SB-24, Speedlight settings will override camera settings.

  • Page 35: General Functions

    GENERAL FUNCTIONS This chapter explains the various modes of the F5 camera’s operation. Please review it thoroughly.

  • Page 36: Film Advance Mode

    FILM ADVANCE MODE There are four automatic film advance modes. To choose a mode, rotate the film advance mode/self-timer selector while pressing the film advance mode selector lock release. Set S for Single-frame shooting, C for Continuous low-speed shooting, for Continuous high-speed shooting or C silent-low-speed shooting.

  • Page 37: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Shots are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter release button fully depressed. You have a choice of shooting speeds: up to approx. 7.4 fps (frames per second) in C up to approx. 3 fps in C mode and approx.

  • Page 38: Focus Area

    Top LCD Viewfinder Center Left Five focus areas are available with the F5. • When Spot Metering is selected, shifting the focus area also To select your desired focus area, press top, bottom, left or shifts the Spot Metering area accordingly.
  • Page 39 Right Focus area can be locked using the lock function. To lock the focus area, select desired focus area, then press the focus area selec- tor to any position while pressing the 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...

  • Page 40: Selecting Af Area Mode

    Selecting AF Area Mode While pressing AF area mode ( ) button, rotate the Main-Command Dial to select Single Area AF or Dynamic AF mode. Dynamic AF is useful when shooting moving subjects without changing the composition, or when it is difficult to predict the position of subjects at the moment of exposure.

  • Page 41: Focus Mode

    FOCUS MODE Autofocus The Nikon F5 has two autofocus modes, Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority and Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority. In either of these modes—and in 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.

  • Page 42: Single Servo Af With Focus-Priority

    Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority For Single Servo AF, set the focus mode to S. Lightly press the shutter release button to activate focus adjust- ment. Because the priority is on correct focus, the shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus. After focus is achieved with a stationary subject, the focus remains locked for as long as the shutter release button is lightly pressed.
  • Page 43 With a moving subject: Lightly press shutter release button to automatically activate Focus Tracking. Confirm viewfinder, then fully depress the shutter release button. (The shutter release button can in fact be depressed without confirm- indication; as soon as the subject comes into focus, the shutter will be released.) Focus Tracking remains activated as long as you keep the shut- ter release button lightly pressed.

  • Page 44: Continuous Servo Af With Release-Priority

    Whenever the subject distance changes due to recomposition or movement of the subject in Continuous Servo AF mode, the F5 will refocus on the subject at the new distance. Lightly press shutter release button to start autofocus operation.

  • Page 45: Manual Focus

    To focus manually when using Nikon lenses that do not have an A/M switch, set the camera’s focus mode selector to M. When using a Nikon lens that has 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;...

  • Page 46: Manual 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).
  • Page 47 While lightly pressing shutter release button, rotate lens focusing ring in the direction indicated by the focus-to-left arrow ( ) or focus-to-right arrow ( ), until arrow disappears and in-focus indicator appears. If focus-to-left arrow ( ) does not disappear when you turn the focus ring counterclockwise to the limit, subject is closer than the distance at which the lens is able to focus.

  • Page 48: Manual Focus Using Clear Matte Field

    Manual focus using clear matte field Look through viewfinder and rotate lens focusing ring until image on clear matte field appears sharp.

  • Page 49: Exposure Metering System

    EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM The Nikon F5 has three types of exposure metering systems–– 3D Color Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted Metering and Spot Metering. 3D Color Matrix Metering (with the Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 This system is ideal for quick operation in any exposure mode.

  • Page 50: Center-Weighted Metering

    Center-Weighted Metering With approximately 75% of the meter’s sensitivity concentrated on the 12mm-dia. circle within the viewfinder and 25% outside this circle, this meter becomes useful in situations where you want to base exposure on a specific area in the scene. In auto exposure mode, to measure the brightness of the picture’s off- center portion, use the camera’s AE-L/AF-L button (see pages 72 and 73).

  • Page 51: Setting Metering System

    Setting Metering System 3D Color Matrix Metering Center-Weighted Metering Rotate the metering system selector while pressing the metering system selector lock release to select your desired symbol— Weighted Metering or for Spot Metering—in the viewfinder. Spot Metering for 3D Color Matrix Metering, for Center- If you are using a lens without CPU, or accessories such as...

  • Page 52: Exposure Mode

    The Nikon F5 camera offers four types of exposure modes: Programmed Auto ( ), Shutter-Priority Auto ( ), Aperture- Priority Auto ( ) and Manual ( ) exposure modes.
  • Page 53 Programmed Auto exposure mode With the F5’s microcomputer choosing the combination of shutter speed and aperture automatically, you can concen- trate on picture composition without worrying about exposure. Note that programmed auto exposure modes operate only with Nikon lenses that have a built-in CPU (AF Nikkor and AI-P Nikkor lenses).

  • Page 54: Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

    See pages 58-59 for Shutter-Priority Auto operation. Note that Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode operates only with Nikon lenses having a built-in CPU (AF Nikkor and AI-P Nikkor lenses). Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode ( ) By varying the aperture, you can control the depth of field.
  • Page 55 Pictures taken at different shutter speeds Pictures taken at different apertures High shutter speed Large aperture Slow shutter speed Small aperture...

  • Page 56: Setting Exposure Mode

    Setting Exposure Mode While pressing button, rotate Main-Command Dial. The exposure mode changes as in the following sequence: Programmed Auto Manual Shutter-Priority Auto Aperture-Priority Auto For users of lenses that have no CPU, or accessories such as bellows attachment or extension rings Use Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode.

  • Page 57: Advanced Operation

    ADVANCED OPERATION This chapter explains advanced photographic techniques and applications.

  • Page 58: Shooting In Each Exposure Mode

    SHOOTING IN EACH EXPOSURE MODE Operation in Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode 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 minimum aperture position (largest f-number).
  • Page 59 Look inside viewfinder, compose and lightly press shutter release button. Confirm the automatically set aperture value. The selected shutter speed can be locked using the lock function to avoid accidental changes of settings. To lock the shutter speed, rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the button.
  • Page 60 Select a higher shutter speed or use a Nikon ND filter. appears in the aperture position—Underexposure alert: Select a slower shutter speed or use an accessory Nikon Speedlight. blinks in the aperture position—Lens setting error alert: CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to its smallest aperture setting.

  • Page 61: Operation In Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

    Operation in Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode While pressing button, rotate Main-Command Dial until appears in the top LCD panel and A in the viewfinder. The selected aperture can be locked using the lock function to avoid acci- dental change of settings. To lock aperture, rotate Sub- Command Dial while pressing the appears in the top LCD panel and above the aperture indications.
  • Page 62 If meter and LCD readout have turned off, turn on again by lightly pressing shutter release button. With lenses having no CPU, aperture value in the LCD panel and viewfinder. Set the aperture manually with lens’ aperture ring. With AI-type lenses including AI-modified Nikkor lenses: Confirm aperture value on lens barrel.
  • Page 63 To take picture, fully depress shutter release button. appears in the shutter speed position— Overexposure alert: Select smaller aperture (large f- number) or use Nikon ND filter. appears in the shutter speed position— Underexposure alert: Select wider aperture (smaller f-...

  • Page 64: Operation In Manual Exposure Mode

    Operation in Manual Exposure Mode While pressing button, rotate Main-Command Dial until appears in the top LCD panel and electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder. Remove finger from button, set shutter speed by rotating the Main-Command Dial. Shutter speed can be set in 1/3 steps. •...
  • Page 65 Set aperture by rotating the Sub-Command Dial. (Lens’ aperture set to its minimum position with CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type.) Aperture can be set in 1/3 steps between lens’ maximum and minimum apertures. • Aperture can also be set by rotating the lens aperture ring (except for G-type Nikkor lens).
  • Page 66 Look into viewfinder, compose shot 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...
  • Page 67 (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-Command Dial.

  • Page 68: Flexible Program

    1/3 EV steps, while maintaining the same or consistent exposure. 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.
  • Page 69 Rotate Main-Command Dial until desired shutter speed or aperture value appears in the viewfinder and top LCD panel. The Flexible Program indicator ( ) appears to indicate 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.

  • Page 70: Focus Lock-To Take Off-Center Subjects

    FOCUS LOCK —To take off-center subjects In Single Servo AF mode, focus remains locked 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.
  • Page 71 Confirm in-focus indicator appears in the viewfinder. 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. Keeping shutter release button lightly pressed, recompose, then fully depress shutter release button to take the picture.

  • Page 72: Ae/Af 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.
  • Page 73 Keeping shutter release button lightly pressed, confirm in- focus indicator 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. While holding AE-L/AF-L button in, recompose, then fully depress shutter release button to take picture.

  • Page 74: Exposure Compensation

    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 creativity is always the final deciding and controlling factor.

  • Page 75: To Obtain Meter Reading For A Particular Subject In Manual Exposure Mode

    To Obtain Meter Reading for a Particular Subject in Manual Exposure Mode In Manual exposure mode, if you want to set an exposure for a specific brightness value within the scene, switch metering system to Center-Weighted or Spot and use the following method. Center main subject inside viewfinder and/or move in closer until the refer- ence circle for Center-Weighted Metering...
  • Page 76 Adjust shutter speed and aperture by rotating the Main- and/or Sub- Command Dials until the electronic analog exposure display shows desired exposure. 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.

  • Page 77: Exposure Compensation Function

    Exposure Compensation Function To modify exposure control (from the ISO standard), use the exposure compensation button. Compensation can be applied from –5EV to +5EV in 1/3 steps. After taking your photographs, be sure to reset the control to “0” to resume normal operation. •...
  • Page 78 Once set, exposure compensation remains fixed until reset. and the compensated value remain on in the top LCD panel. Although the symbol in the viewfinder stays on to indicate that exposure compensation is on, the compensation value disappears from the readout when you remove your finger from button.

  • Page 79: Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing

    Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing In situations where you might find it difficult to obtain a proper exposure, Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing lets you shoot the same subject at two or three different exposures, with a variable exposure compensation degree of 0.3 EV, 0.7 EV or 1 EV.
  • Page 80 While pressing the button, rotate Sub-Command Dial to select your desired number of shots and compensation value from one of the following: Number Compensated of shots EV value 0 and +1/3 0 and –1/3 0 and +2/3 0 and –2/3 0 and +1 0 and –1 0, –1/3 and +1/3...
  • Page 81 • When flash sync speed is selected in Manual exposure mode, shutter speed is not varied in Bracketing. • When the Photo Secretary for F5 is used, Bracketing on the camera body cannot be performed. Perform Bracketing on the Photo Secretary for F5.

  • Page 82: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER While pressing the lock release, set the film advance mode/self-timer selector to (self-timer) position. 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. Compose picture, lightly press shut- ter release button, and confirm focus and exposure.

  • Page 83: Self-Timer

    Fully depress shutter release button. Self-timer LED starts blinking and shutter will be released after 10 sec. During the final two seconds, the LED lights up warning you to get ready for the shot. • To cancel self-timer operation, turn the film advance mode selector/self-timer to another position.

  • Page 84: Long Time Exposure

    To avoid camera shake, which may cause picture blur, use a tripod. Use of remote control accessories, such as Nikon Remote Cord MC-20 or MC-30, Modulite Remote Control Set ML-3 is also recommended.
  • Page 85 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.

  • Page 86: Multiple Exposure

    MULTIPLE EXPOSURE Multiple exposure consists of two or more exposures of one or more subjects on the same frame. Activate multiple exposure by rotat- ing the Main-Command Dial while pressing (multiple exposure) button. appears in top LCD panel. Take first shot by depressing the shutter release button.

  • Page 87: Multiple Exposure

    Take next shot. Multiple exposure is canceled auto- matically and the film advances to the next frame. disappears from the top LCD panel. To take more than two shots on the same frame, rotate Main-Command Dial while pressing button before taking the second shot (while is blinking in top LCD panel).

  • Page 88: Custom Setting

    The functions listed below can be selected with the F5. When the F5 is connected to a personal computer via the optional Personal Computer Connecting Cord MC-33 or MC-34 and optional Photo Secretary for F5, even more Custom Setting choices are available in addition to the following.
  • Page 89 AE Lock when shutter release button is lightly pressed: At the default setting, exposure does not lock when the shutter release button is lightly pressed. To lock exposure when the shutter release button is lightly pressed, select in Custom Setting. Auto film loading when camera back is closed: At the default setting, loaded film is advanced to frame #1 when the camera back is closed and the shutter release button is...
  • Page 90 16 Self-timer duration: At the default setting, shutter is released 10 sec. after the shutter release button is fully depressed. To change the delay time to 2 to 60 sec. in one sec. steps, select , ... or 17 Bracketing in manual exposure mode: At the default setting in Manual Exposure mode, shutter speed shifts with each shot taken when bracketing is performed.

  • Page 91: To Make A Custom 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 that those numbers with 0 at the end represent the F5’s default settings. buttons simultaneously. Custom...
  • Page 92 Number Function Selecting Custom Setting Continuous Servo AF Single Servo AF Bracketing order Autofocus activated when shutter release button is lightly pressed AE Lock Direction of Command Dial rotation AE Lock when shutter release button is lightly pressed Auto film loading when camera back is closed Your option LCD panel...
  • Page 93 Number Function Film advance speed in C Film advance speed in C Alert LED in exposure Auto film stop Multiple exposure Center-Weighted Metering Time delay for auto meter-switch-off Self-timer duration Your option Default (8 fps) 8 fps, 6 fps Default (3 fps) 5 fps, 4 fps, 3 fps Does not blink Blinks...
  • Page 94 Number Function Bracketing in Manual exposure mode Focusing screen compensation Prolonged shutter speed TTL flash sync speed AE-L/AF-L button Aperture setting via Sub-Command Dial focus indicators Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing Your option Default (shifts shutter speed) Shifts shutter speed/aperture combination, shutter speed, aperture, flash output level –2.0 to +2.0 in 0.5EV steps Disabled...

  • Page 95: Controls In Detail

    CONTROLS IN DETAIL This chapter explains how to operate the various controls of the F5.

  • Page 96: Viewfinder Diopter-To See Clearly Through Viewfinder

    VIEWFINDER DIOPTER— through viewfinder With supplied Multi-Meter Finder DP-30, adjusting the finder diopter enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter within a continuous range of from –3 to +1. Pull the diopter adjustment knob and rotate it in either direction until the focused image in 12mm-dia.

  • Page 97: Using Non-Dx-Coded Film

    USING NON-DX CODED FILM With non-DX coded film, rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the (film speed) button to set film’s ISO number in the rear LCD panel. The usable range for manual film speed setting is ISO 6 to 6400 in 1/3 steps. •...
  • Page 98 Open camera back and remove film cartridge.

  • Page 99: Mirror Lockup Lever

    MIRROR LOCKUP LEVER— When using super-telephoto lenses or performing photomicrog- raphy, it is necessary to reduce camera vibration to the absolute minimum. Lock the reflex viewing mirror in the “up” position by rotating the mirror lockup lever counterclockwise until it stops. When the reflex mirror is locked in the up position, make sure not to leave the camera in direct sunlight.

  • Page 100: Depth-Of Field Preview Button

    ACCESSORY SHOE Located at the top of the Multi-Meter Finder DP-30, the ISO- type hot shoe allows direct mounting of a wide range of Nikon dedicated electronic Speedlights, including SB-50DX, SB-29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-23, SB-22s, SB-22, SB-20, SB-18, SB-16B and SB-15.

  • Page 101: Sync Terminal

    SYNC TERMINAL The F5 features a separate sync terminal that accepts all stan- dard PC-type plug-in sync cords. REMOTE TERMINAL 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.

  • Page 102: Operation With Personal Computer

    • Shooting information data on each film roll can be downloaded and stored as a file. * Shooting data of up to 80 rolls of 36-exposure films can be stored in the F5. The storage size can be doubled by increas- ing the memory.
  • Page 103 Filing/editing shooting data • Storage of image data scanned from a scanner as PHOTO- CD format data. • Linkage of each shooting information file with image data. • Editing of each shooting information file. • Deletion of shooting information data files or image data files. •...

  • Page 104: Self-Diagnostic Shutter System

    LCD panel stop blinking, the malfunction is corrected. If the alert LED and in the top LCD resume blinking, turn the camera power off and take it to an authorized Nikon dealer or service center for repair. in the top...

  • Page 105: Changing Camera Back

    CHANGING CAMERA BACK Optional Data Back MF-27 and Multi-Control Back MF-28 are available for the F5. While sliding the camera back lock release, lift film rewind knob. The camera back will pop open. Remove the camera back while pressing the camera back lock release.

  • Page 106: Changing Viewfinders

    CHANGING VIEWFINDERS The Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 is the F5’s standard finder. To remove the finder, turn the camera power off first and push the finder release button toward the finder and, while hold- ing it in, slide the viewfinder away from the lens.

  • Page 107: Changing Focusing Screens

    CHANGING FOCUSING SCREENS In addition to the advanced EC-B-type screen supplied with the F5 camera, 13 other optional interchangeable focusing screens are available for the F5. For a chart listing all interchangeable screens, see pages 135-136. When removing a focusing screen, be careful not to leave smudges or fingerprints.

  • Page 108: Flash Photography

    You can enjoy the excitement of the Nikon F5 camera’s advanced flash technology by using Nikon’s advanced Speedlight such as SB-28 or SB-27. With the F5 system you’ll discover the benefits of flash for more picture-taking situations than ever. Make fill-flash a standard part of your photography.

  • Page 109: Ttl Auto Flash-Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash And Standard Ttl Flash

    The result is improved overall exposures and a better balance between ambient light and the fill-flash. The type of TTL auto flash performed by the F5 depends on the Speedlight and lens combination in use, as well as the metering...
  • Page 110 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash can be performed only with a combination of F5 camera, D- or G-type Nikkor lens and Nikon SB-50DX/SB-28/SB-28DX/SB-27/SB-26/SB-25 AF Speedlight. In this flash mode, just after you depress the shutter release button and before the shutter is activated, the...
  • Page 111 With SB-50DX/SB-28/SB-28DX/SB-27/SB-26/SB-25 Lens D-type AF Nikkor lens, G-type AF Nikkor lens, AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lens Non-D/G-type AF Nikkor lens (except for AF Nikkor for F3AF) and AI-P-Nikkor lens PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D Other lenses (or with accessories) *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.
  • Page 112 With SB-24 Lens D- or G-type AF Nikkor lens, non-D/G- Matrix type AF Nikkor lens (except for AF Nikkor for F3AF) and AI-P-Nikkor lens PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D Other lenses (or with accessories) *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.
  • Page 113 With SB-29, SB-23, SB-22s, SB-22 , SB-20, SB-21B Lens D- or G-type AF Nikkor lens, non-D/G- type AF Nikkor lens (except for AF Nikkor for F3AF) and AI-P-Nikkor lens PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D Other lenses (or with accessories) *1 Although possible with SB-21B, Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash is not recommended. SB-21B is not available in EU countries.

  • Page 114: Shutter Speed/Aperture For Each Exposure Mode In Ttl Auto Flash

    Shutter Speed/Aperture for Each Exposure Mode in TTL Auto Flash Camera’s exposure mode Programmed Auto ( ) 1/250 sec. to 1/60 sec. Manually set as desired from Shutter-Priority Auto ( ) 1/250 sec. to 30 sec. Aperture-Priority Auto ( ) 1/250 sec.
  • Page 115 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 Custom Setting #20 after selecting flash sync speed of by rotating the Main-Command Dial.

  • Page 116: Flash Shooting Distance Range In 1/300 Ttl High-Speed Sync

    Flash shooting distance range in 1/300 TTL High-Speed Sync When 1/300 TTL High-Speed Sync is selected in TTL Auto Flash mode, the guide number of the attached Speedlight (except for a Speedlight for F3) is limited to the values shown in the table below.

  • Page 117: Selecting Flash Sync Mode

    Selecting flash sync mode While pressing the flash sync mode ( ) 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...

  • Page 118: Ttl Auto Flash Operation

    TTL Auto Flash Operation The difference between Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash and stan- dard TTL flash is in whether the flash output level is automati- cally compensated or not. Operation is the same. • Usable film speed range in TTL auto flash is ISO 25 to 1000. Set camera’s metering system and exposure mode, refer- ring to the table on pages 111-113.
  • Page 119 If ready-light blinks for a few seconds after 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.

  • Page 120: Slow Sync

    SLOW SYNC— To make dark background more visible Without Slow Sync, the automatically controlled shutter speed is controlled between 1/250 sec. and 1/60 sec. When flash 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.
  • Page 121 Set camera’s exposure mode to for Aperture-Priority Auto. While pressing the camera’s 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. for Programmed Auto button, rotate Main-...

  • Page 122: Rear-Curtain Sync

    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 the camera body is ignored.
  • Page 123 Speedlight’s instruction manual.) The Rear-Curtain Sync setting on the camera is ignored. Next, follow steps 2-6 for TTL Auto Flash Operation, on page 118. When using a slow shutter speed, mount the F5 on a tripod to prevent camera shake. for Shutter-Priority Auto •...

  • Page 124: Available Speedlight And Flash Functions

    SB-16A SB-11, SB-14 and SB-140 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.
  • Page 125 Nikon Speedlights, combined with the F5 camera, offer various features and functions. The main features and functions are listed below. Speedlight SB-28/28DX, SB-26 or SB-25 SB-27 SB-24 SB-50DX, SB-23, SB-22s, SB-22 or SB-20 SB-16B SB-29 or SB-21B SB-15, SB-11, SB-14 or SB-140...

  • Page 126: Notes On Flash Photography

    • When the center focus area is 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...

  • Page 127: Miscellaneous

    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.

  • Page 128: Lens

    Lens Compatibility Chart With AF Nikkor lenses or some other lenses in combination with the TC-16A autofocus teleconverter, the F5 provides full autofocus operation. Full manual focusing, or manual focusing with the F5’s electronic rangefinder, is available with virtually all Nikon F-mount Nikkor and Nikon lenses.
  • Page 129 Auto 1) G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring. Aperture should 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.
  • Page 130 Metering system Center-Weighted Spot Metering Metering 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.
  • Page 131 The following Nikkor lenses cannot be attached to the F5: • Fisheye 8mm f/8 • Old-type 21mm f/4 • Old-type PC 35mm f/3.5 • Old-type Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 • AF Teleconverter TC-16 • 80mm f/2.8 for F3AF • 200mm f/3.5 for F3AF •...

  • Page 132: Attaching Non-Ai Lens

    ATTACHING NON-AI LENS 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-AI lens. Push the meter coupling lever up while pressing the lever lock release.

  • Page 133: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Interchangeable Viewfinders In addition to the standard Multi-Meter Finder DP-30, the F5 accepts various other interchangeable viewfinders. Available metering systems depend upon the type of viewfinder used. See pages 49-50 for the exposure metering system and instruction manual of each finder for details.
  • Page 134 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.
  • Page 135 Interchangeable Focusing Screens Nikon offers you a choice of 14 inter- changeable focusing screens. The advanced EC-B-type screen is supplied with the F5 as standard equipment. See list of all interchangeable screens. For details on changing focusing screens, see page 107.
  • Page 136 Type M Fine-ground matte field with 5mm- dia. clear spot and cross hair for use in parallax focusing on aerial images, plus millimeter scales for calculating magnification of individual objects or for measuring objects. Brilliant image in dim light. Suitable for close-ups, photomicrography and other high- magnification applications.
  • Page 137 (Neutral Density) filters limit the light entering the camera and 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.
  • Page 138 Film Type Designation Neutral Black & white Skylight L 1BC and color Ultraviolet L 37C Ultraviolet L 39 Light Y 44 Yellow Medium Y 48 Deep Y 52 Black & white Orange O 56 R 60 Light Green Deep Soft 1 Soft Soft 2 Polarizing...
  • Page 139 Power Sources Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 is designed for using the Ni-MH rechargeable battery with the F5. Compared to regular AA-type alkaline batteries, the Ni-MH battery is more durable and maintains better perfor- mance at low temperatures.
  • Page 140 Optional Speedlights Speedlight SB-28 The SB-28 offers a variety of convenient features to enhance your flash photography. • 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.
  • Page 141 TTL Remote Cord SC-17 Use coiled cord SC-17 for TTL auto flash operation when using a Speedlight off an F5 fitted with either a Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 or AE Action Finder DA-30. The SC-17 provides auto- matic setting of sync speed and the same ready-light indication as if the flash unit were directly mounted on the camera.
  • Page 142 DP-30, the combined adjustment range will extend from –5 to –1 Rubber Eyecup DK-2 The eyecup prevents stray light from entering the viewfinder from the rear and allows eyeglass wearers to use the F5 without fear of scratching their glasses. DK-2 DR-4 Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-4 —...
  • Page 143 Exposure modes usable: Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual. PK-13 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.
  • Page 144 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.
  • Page 145 Remote Control Accessories MC-20 MC-30 Remote Cord MC-20 Enables remote firing of the F5 and setting of long time exposures up to 9 hrs. 59 min. 59 sec. The LCD tells you the exposure time. Remote Cord MC-30 Enables remote firing with a trigger-lock function.

  • Page 146: Special Focusing Situations In Af

    (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). is not possible, the clear matte field (page 48) or perform autofocus on another subject located at the same distance.
  • Page 147 In the following situations, ignore in-focus indicator • Subject obscured by an object, such as a fence, in the foreground Use Single Area AF mode and select subject’s focus area (page 38) or focus manually with 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.

  • Page 148: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING LCD panel Viewfinder No indication No indication appears — blinks — blinks and appears blinks and appears Alert LED also blinks blink blinks blinks blinks Alert LED also lights blinks blinks Shutter Cause and remedy Batteries are completely exhausted or improperly installed. Locked Rotate power switch to OFF and replace batteries.
  • Page 149 In this case, aperture can only be confirmed through the aperture direct-readout in viewfinder. F5 has detected abnormality in the shutter diaphragm. Turn camera Locked power off once and on again. If the same warnings continue to blink, take camera to an authorized Nikon dealer or service center.
  • Page 150 Connecting Cord MC-33 or MC-34 and the Photo Secretary for F5. If you continue shooting, the oldest data will be erased one roll at a time. With Photo Secretary for F5, shutter can be set to lock when memory is full.

  • Page 151: Camera Care Tips

    CAMERA CARE TIPS 1. Do not touch the camera’s 2. Do not touch the shutter reflex mirror or focusing curtains. screen. Remove dust with a blower brush. 5. Clean lens surface with a blower brush. To remove dirt and smudges, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moist- ened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner.
  • Page 152 11.Store the camera in a cool, dry place away from naphthalene take it immediately to an or camphor (moth repellent). In a humid environment, store authorized Nikon dealer or the camera inside a vinyl bag with a desiccant to keep out service center.
  • Page 153 In certain cases, due to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, the F5’s microcomputer may turn the camera off. For the 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.

  • Page 154: Notes On Batteries

    — 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 authorized Nikon dealer.

  • Page 155: Glossary

    Balanced fill-flash operation A flash photography technique that balances flash illumination with the scene’s ambient light. This automatic operation utilizes the F5’s Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash System with TTL Multi Sensor and a compatible Nikon TTL Speedlight. Continuous Servo AF Focus detection continues as long as shutter release button is lightly pressed and the reflex mirror is in the viewing position.
  • Page 156 Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash (with Nikon SB-50DX/SB-28/ SB-28DX/SB-27/SB-26/SB-25 Speedlight). DX code Film information code printed on film cartridge. When the F5 is set to its automatic film speed setting mode and DX-coded film is loaded, it senses the film speed (ISO 25 to 5000).
  • Page 157 AE-L/AF-L (Auto Exposure/Autofocus Lock) button or exposure compensation button, or by Auto Exposure Bracketing. In flash photography with a Nikon-dedicated TTL Speedlight, exposure compensation can also be performed by varying the amount of flash output. Camera-originated exposure compensation affects both the foreground subject and the background;...
  • Page 158 Flash sync speed Shutter speed at which the entire film frame is exposed when the flash is fired in flash shooting. The F5’s flash sync speed is 1/250 sec. or slower, changeable to 1/300 sec. with the Custom Setting.
  • Page 159 The flash fires an instant after the front curtain of a focal plane shutter has completed its travel across the film plane. This is the way the F5 operates with the flash sync mode at Normal Sync. (See “Rear-Curtain Sync”.) G-type AF Nikkor lenses G-type AF Nikkor lens has no aperture ring;...
  • Page 160 Matrix Metering system An advanced exposure metering system using a multi-segment sensor and computer. Available in the F5 and other Nikon SLR cameras. 3D Color Matrix Metering: With Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 and D-type Nikkor lenses, 3D Color Matrix Metering is auto- matically activated with the F5.

  • Page 161: Ttl Auto Flash

    Use of a slow shutter speed with Rear-Curtain Sync is particularly effective for illustrat- ing the movement of a stream of light. The F5’s Slow Sync mode extends the automatically controlled shutter speed range (in Programmed Auto and Aperture-Priority Auto) down to 30 sec.

  • Page 162: Index

    INDEX 3D Color Matrix Metering ——————————49 Accessory Shoe —————————————100 AE-L/AF-L Button —————————————72 AF Area Mode Dynamic AF Mode ————————————40 Single Area AF Mode———————————40 Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode ————61 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing ——79 Autofocus —————————————————41 Special focusing situations in AF —————146 Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash ———————109 Basic Shooting ——————————————28 Battery...
  • Page 163 Flexible Program——————————————68 Focus Area ————————————————38 Focus Lock ————————————————70 Focusing Screen —————————————107 Illumination Switch —————————————96 Lens Mounting lens ——————————————17 Removing lens —————————————18 Lens compatibility ———————————128 Non-AI lens ——————————————132 Long Time Exposure ————————————84 Manual Focus ———————————————45 Manual Exposure Mode ——————————64 To obtain meter reading —————————75 Mirror Lockup Lever ————————————99 Multiple Exposure —————————————86 Optional Accessories ———————————133...

  • Page 164: Specifications

    Picture format 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Lens mount Nikon F mount Lens Nikkor and Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount* * With limitations; see pages 128-131. Focus mode Autofocus, and Manual with Electronic Rangefinder AF area mode...
  • Page 165 50mm lens set at infinity; approx. 100% frame coverage; metering system selector, diopter adjustment knob, accessory shoe and eyepiece shutter lever provided; inter- changeable with Nikon AE Action Finder DA-30, 6X High-Magnification Finder DW-31 and Waist-Level Finder DW-30 Eyepoint Approx.
  • Page 166 Electronically controlled; 10 sec. dura- tion Provides visual verification of depth of field Automatic, instant-return type Hinged back; interchangeable with Nikon Multi-Control Back MF-28 or Data Back MF-27 Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact; ready-light contact, TTL flash contact, monitor contact; mount receptacle for SB-28/SB-28DX/SB-27/SB-26/ SB-25’s Posi-Mount System provided...
  • Page 167 TTL Multi Sensor Five-segment TTL Multi Sensor used for TTL auto flash control Automatic Balanced Possible with AF Nikkor lens and Nikon Fill-Flash with TTL Speedlight SB-50DX, SB-29, SB-28/ Multi Sensor 28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-23, SB-22s, SB-22, SB-20, etc.

  • Page 168: Specifications

    Continuous shooting time in Long Time Exposure per set of fresh batteries At 20˚C or 68°F Eight AA-type Approx. alkaline batteries 5 hours Eight AA-type Approx. lithium batteries 8 hours Optional Ni-MH Approx. Battery Unit MN-30 4 hours LR6 (AA-type alkaline) batteries characteristically get extremely weak in low temperatures.
  • Page 170 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8331, JAPAN...

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