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  • Page 1 Nikon 75 75QD INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    Introduction • Thank you for purchasing the Nikon N75/N75QD-a camera that make photography a bigger part of your life. Get to know your N75/N75QD camera, and be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using handy. Supplied accessories Body cap (P. 19)
  • Page 3 Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions graduations. • Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years. • Using your camera correctly...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN ... Introduction Nomenclature ..LCD PanelNiewfinder Display ... Available Exposure Modes .. Start Shooting Immediately ... About Shutter Release Button PREPARATION Install Batteries Check Battery Mount Lens ..Load Film Date Time (N75QD only) BASIC OPERATION 1 ...
  • Page 5 ADVANCED OPERATION ... Exposure Compensation Auto Exposure Bracketing Multiple Exposure CUSTOM SETTING ... Menu/ Features of Custom Setting OTHER FUNCTIONS ... 77-88 Film Rewind ..Film Advance Mode ..Auto Exposure Lock Diopter AdjustmentNiewfind er Depth-of-Field Preview Remote Control Operation (optional) ...

  • Page 6: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature Built-in Speed light 38/90) Aperture )/Exposure Compensation button 64)/ Film rewind button Self-timer 40)/AF-Assist Illuminator Red -Eye Reduction lamp (p. 93) (p. 50)/ Flash sync mode button Auto Exposure Bracketing Exposure (p. 69)/ Camera strap eyelet Flash lock-release (p. 95)/ (p.
  • Page 7 -~~~- SELECT ADJUST filIDlj ----ED Film advance mode/ N75QD. The camera back of the N75 differs from the Date/time LCD Year indicator MODE button: Push to select one of five available displays. SELECT button: Push to select date/time adjusted. 5. M Month indicator 6.

  • Page 8: Lcd Panelniewfinder Display

    LCD PanelNiewfinder Display • LCD panel Self-timer Shutter speed Auto Exposure Bracketing Flash sync mode (p. 92/ Focus area (p. Multiple Exposure The illustrations are fully labelled for your NOTE: About The LCD panel and viewfinder displays tend to turn darker at high temperatures and have slower response time at low returns to normal the displays also return to normal.
  • Page 9 Film status Electronic analog exposure Compensation value display (p. 64) Vari-Brite focus area and warning indications N75/ N75QD employs the enables clear display of the focus brackets at the selected focus viewfinder for easy identification. When the finder image is are displayed in black and when the finder image momentarily illuminated in red.

  • Page 10: Available Exposure Modes

    Available Exposure Modes The exposure mode dial of the Nikon sections. One is the user-controlled exposure mode with Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure modes, where the photographer can determine various exposure factors. The other section is the point-and-shoot exposure mode in wh ich the camera automatically controls various exposure 62 for more details on each exposure mode .
  • Page 11 • Point-and-shoot AUTO mode (p. Camera automatically settings. Suitable for taking pictures right Portrait mode Use this mode to take is blurred to accentuate your main subject. iii: Landscape mode (p. 35) Use this mode to take pictures of distant daytime or nighttime scenes.

  • Page 12: Start Shooting Immediately

    Start Shooting Immediately Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the camera's power is off (page 16). " Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page 18). Open the camera back and install the film (page 20) . •...
  • Page 13 Hold the camera properly, compose frame and focus (page 28) by lightly pressing the shutter release button (page 18). Confirm focus indicator. appears without blinking and in- focus beep sound is emitted release button (page Film starts to rewind automatically when it reaches the end of the roll (page 31) .

  • Page 14: About Shutter Release Button

    About Shutter Release Button Lightly pressing the shutter release button and holding activates the camera's exposure meter and pressing it releases the shutter ....Lightly press the shutter release button. Before pressing Lightly pressing Fully depress the shutter release button.

  • Page 15: Preparation

    PREPARATION This section introduces the various operations necessary before you start shooting. • Install batteries and check battery power • Mount lens • Load film • Set date and time (N75QD only)

  • Page 16: Install Batteries And Check Battery Power

    Install Batteries and Check Battery Power ..... . Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries . Turn the power switch off and open the battery chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover lock release lever toward indicated direction.
  • Page 17 Turn the power switch on and confirm battery power with indication. ,--;- ~~ON Viewfinder LCD panel Camera's meter indication (appears) <O!l (appears) (appears) /.". C]!] ... I \ ... ,. I \ ... (blinks) (blinks) viewfinder disappears when • CAil •...

  • Page 18: Mount Lens

    Mount Lens Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body ..... . . Check the lens CPU contacts of CPU Nikkor lens G-type Nikkor...
  • Page 19 Turn he power switch off and mount body. • Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are place. (Be sure not to touch the lens release button.) • With Nikkor lens w ith aperture ring (other aperture to it...

  • Page 20: Load Film

    load Turn the power switch on and load OX-coded film speed will be set automatically (ISO closed, the fi lm automatically advances and the number of available exposures is displayed in the Turn the power switch the camera back lock release lever and load film. ------ •...
  • Page 21 Gently close the camera back until the camera back snaps closed. • The fi lm automatically advances to the final frame with blinking as indicated in the LCD panel taken. The LCD panel indicates number of exposures left on film •...

  • Page 22: Set Date And Time (N75Qd Only)

    Set Date and This camera allows you to imprint clock), Month/Day/Year mode. (For imprinting date/time, see page 42.) • Adjusting date and time (Example: year 2003, April Push button Push SELECT button so section to be corrected starts blinking. Push ADJUST button to change the blinking numbers and after correction, push SELECT button until Quartz Date power source Batteries in the camera body also power the quartz...

  • Page 23: Basic Operation 1

    OPERATION 1 This section features the settings for most common picture-taking situations using (A~) AUTO mode even for beginners. Ing mo es unc Ions Lens attached Focus mode an~a Focus Exposure metering system Exposure mode Flash sync mode Film advance mode Custom setting •...

  • Page 24: Set Focus Mode And Af Area Mode

    Set Focus Mode and AF Area Mode Set focus mode to AF (autofocus) and AF Area mode to Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority. Turn the power switch on and (autofocus). NOTE: AF focus mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is set to Set the AF Area (See pages 44 and 46 for detai ls.)
  • Page 25 • Situations where autofocus may not work as expected Autofocus may not work as expected in the following situations. situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 45) or focus on a different subject located then recompose. at the same distance, use focus Low-contrast scenes example, where the subject is wearing clothing the...

  • Page 26: Set Exposure Mode To '8

    Multiple Exposure 93) and Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync the camera automatically controls all Ie'S [FS.6 LJt:~ '8', Mat rix Metering N75/ N75QD uses a conditions. (3D Matrix exposure. This camera (p. 55), Exposure Compensation (p. (p. 69), Slow Sync 93) cannot be set.

  • Page 27: Long Time Exposure (Time)

    • About exposure mode Four exposure modes besides with this camera. Utilising results can be ach ieved with various types of subjects or shooting And the five Vari-Program modes enable you to easily exposure controls by simply selecting the desired mode for various shooti ng situations See each reference page for operating instructions and Symbol...

  • Page 28: Hold Camera And Focus

    Hold Camera and Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject. Hold the camera properly. NOTE: Camera shake Camera shake is likely to occur when the camera is not held steady or with slow shutter speed. The built-in Speed light automatically fires in dark conditions (where slow shutter speed is required) in camera but always remember to hold the camera Compose...
  • Page 29 Speed light automatically pops up in Program (except in details. NOTE: Composing frame The N75/N75QD's viewfinder frame shows approximately 89 exposed on the film frame. Therefore, than the image you see through the are partially cropped by most follows: focus.

  • Page 30: Release Shutter

    Release Shutter Confirm that (in-focus indicator) appears in the viewfinder, then slowly, fu lly depress the shutter lease button AF (page 44) activates and camera continuously focuses on the subject. Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button. •...
  • Page 31 Film starts to rewind automatically when the last shot taken. ItUTJ§::~ • 0 __ Confirm that film is completely rewound, then remove film cartridge. FS.6 "'1" • Film is completely rewound panel the viewfinder. (f appears without when the exposure blinking), open the cartridge.

  • Page 32: About Metering Systems And Exposure

    The provides metering systems: Weighted Metering brightness is detected by the 25-segment Matrix Nikkor lenses, the N75/ by adding distance information to determine correct exposure. Metering Center-Weighted Metering, including five focus areas in the Metering...

  • Page 33: Basic Operation 2

    BASIC OPERATION 2 This section describes the following basic operations: • Shooting with Vari-Program • Using Built-In Speedlight • Self-Timer Operation • Imprinting OatelTime (N75QO only)
  • Page 34 Shooting with Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from Portrait, Sports or Night Portrait mode-designed for specific picture-taking situations and photographic images ....Set the exposure mode dial to the desired then lightly press the shutter release button.
  • Page 35 ..x..: Portrait mode Use this mode whenever you are taking pictures of people. It creates a blurred background to accentuate your main subject. • 85mm to 200mm telephoto lenses with large maximum apertures are recommended • Distancing the main subject and the background emphasises the effect.

  • Page 36: Close-Up Mode

    Shooting with Vari-Program-continued Close-Up mode Use this mode when you are taking pictures up close. It creates a blurred background to accentuate your main subject. Useful in taking close-ups of subjects such as flowers or insects. • Dynamic AF Mode with Center-Subject Priority and center focus area are automatically 46) even when the AF Area mode is set to Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority.
  • Page 37 Night Portrait mode Use this mode for subjects with an evening or night background. Night Portrait lighting in the scene, including the foreground subject and background. • Landscape mode scene without foreground subject. • of ISO 400 or faster film speed is recommended.
  • Page 38 Using Built-In When the subject is dark or backlit and the shutter release button is lightly pressed, the bui lt-in Speed light automatically pops up in (except in Fully depress the shutter release button to take pictures with the Speedlight. When the subject is dark or backlit and the shutter release button is lightly automatically pops up and starts charging...
  • Page 39 Confirm viewfinder, picture with flash by fully depressing the shutter release button • FS.b • shutter cannot viewfinder. • blinks the viewfinder underexposure (page 98) and shoot • With dark subjects, to guide autofocus. NOTE: Continuous use of built-in Speedlight After continuous use of t he built-in Speed tube.
  • Page 40 Self-Timer can use the self-timer when ..camera shake . Press (self-timer) button and confirm that the LCD panel. button until appears on the The display changes as follows: ~ remote control Check points •...
  • Page 41 Compose picture, release button and fully depress the shutter release button. • Self-timer shooting cannot be performed unless the camera's shutter can be released (i.e. when subject cannot be brought into focus with • Once the self-timer is timer lamp will blink for 8 released.

  • Page 42: Imprinting Dateitime (N 75Qd Only)

    Imprinting Date/Time (N7SQD only) imprint the following date information on your Year/ Month/ Day, Day/ Hour/ Minute, Month/ page 22 to set date and time ......

  • Page 43: Focus Operation

    FOCUS OPERATION This section features detailed descriptions of focusing operations. • Focus mode • Focus area mode • AF-Assist Illuminator • Focus lock...

  • Page 44: Focus Mode

    52). However, if the subject starts when Focus Tracking (page 122) is activated and the camera Also, N75/ N75QO selected, Continuous Servo AF is automatically activated viewfinder. (Sing le Servo AF and N75/N75QO.

  • Page 45: Manual Focus

    M or M/A. See the instruction manual of your lens for The focus can be confirmed with 9/ 48). . Look through the N75/ N75QD (page 104). focus is possible either with the details. indication in faster.

  • Page 46: Focus Area Mode

    Focus Area Mode N75/ N75QD's five focus areas cover a wide frame mode is set to (page 44) Closest-Subject Priority, where the camera automatically selects the focus area, Dynamic AF Mode with Center-Subject selects center focus area, or focus area.
  • Page 47 • When focus mode is set to Autofocus Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority automatically maintains focus on the subject located closest to any of five focus areas and focus is locked once it is achieved'.

  • Page 48: Focus Area Selection

    Focus Area Selection This camera's five focus areas cover a wide frame among them, depending on the subject's position in the frame or your composition They re liably provide sharp focus without use of focus lock (page 52) ..
  • Page 49 Check points • When exposure mode is set to switch off and on again resets the focus area to the set to or in manual focus, selected focus area remains. • When exposure mode is changed within or Vari-Program from When exposure mode is changed within focus, selected focus area remains •...

  • Page 50: Af-Assist Illuminator

    AF-Assist Illuminator When the subject is dark and the shutter release button is pressed lightly, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator operation in a dark environment. NOTE: Continuous use of the AF-Assist Illuminator When the AF-Assist Illuminator is used to protect the firing tube. The illumination restarts after a few moments. Also the AF-Assist Illuminator is used repeatedly in a short period of touch the AF-Assist Illuminator lamp because it may become hot.
  • Page 51 NOTE: Lenses incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with following lenses at a shooting distance within 1 m (3.3 ft .) due to AF Micro 200mm f/4 IF-ED AF-S 17-35mm fl2.B f/3. 5-4.5 ED 1B-35mm 20-35mm...

  • Page 52: Focus Area Mode

    Focus Lock Focus lock is useful that's framed outside of the N75/N75QO's five focus areas. Focus lock best suited situations where autofocus • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...

  • Page 53: Exposure Mode

    EXPOSURE MODE This section describes how to take pictures in each exposure mode. • Auto- Multi Program • Shutter-Priority Auto • Aperture-Priority Auto • Manual...

  • Page 54: Auto-Multi Program

    Auto-Multi Program ....NOTE: CPU Nikkor lenses Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum (largest f-number) When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture blinks in the LCD panel and Auto-Multi Program...
  • Page 55 Difference between (AUTO mode) and P (Auto-Multi Program) Although exposure controls are the functions such as Flexible Bracketing, Multiple Exposure (page 69) or Slow Sync flash (page 92) for more flexible shooting. In Auto-Multi pop up automatically with a dark or backlit subject. Flexible Program By rotating Command Dial in Auto-Multi Program,...

  • Page 56: Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

    Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode Fast shutter speed 1/500 ......Slow shutter speed 4 sec NOTE: CPU Nikkor lenses other than G -type Always set the aperture ring of a (largest f-number)
  • Page 57 • +~I~ Overexposure • ~I~I~- Underexposure Check point • If - - (Long Time exposure) is selected in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is changed to Shutter-Priority Auto without cancelling - - shutter locks. To shoot in other than - - by rotating the Command Dial. Set the shutter speed sec.) with the Command Dial.

  • Page 58: Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

    Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode Small aperture Large aperture NOTE: CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum (largest f-number). When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture blinks in the LCD panel and Aperture-Priority Auto Enables you to set the desired aperture (lens'...
  • Page 59 • FS.5 '~I: Overexposure FS.5 • Underexposure Set the aperture maximum) by rotating the Command Dial. Compose picture, indicator. and shoot. • When the subject is too dark or too bright, one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD underexposure value is indicated electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder.)

  • Page 60: Manual Exposure Mode

    Manual Exposure Mode ..... Center-Weighted Metering Center-Weighted Metering places special emphasis on brightness within the 12mm-diameter circle in the viewfinder and is thus useful for basing exposure on a specific area of the scene.
  • Page 61 NOTE: CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum (largest f-number) When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter Set the shutter speed and aperture...

  • Page 62: Long Time Exposure

    Long Time Exposure • Long Time (Time) exposure of more than 30 When the exposure mode dial is set to M indication to - - (next after 30 the shutter release button once to open the shutter, then press the shutter release button again to close the nighttime scenes or stars.

  • Page 63: Advanced Operation

    ADVANCED OPERATION This section features descriptions of operations using the N75/N75QD's advanced functions. • Exposure Compensation • Auto Exposure Bracketing • Multiple Exposure...

  • Page 64: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation To modify exposure control Compensation function. This or overexposure to obtain a specific photographic compensation of • Exposure Compensation Compensate to the side to ....the specific photographic effect you desire Electronic analog exposure display...
  • Page 65 NOTE: Setting Exposure Compensation Normally, you should compensate exposure to the + side when the background is brighter than your main subject, Check points • The Exposure Compensation cannot be set in • Once the Exposure Compensation is set in each compensation remains in that exposure mode.

  • Page 66: Auto Exposure Bracketing

    Auto Exposure Bracketing Auto Exposure Bracketing allows you to shoot in selected compensated EV values (maximum of ±2 exposure (or selected exposure in each time the shutter is released • Auto Exposure Bracketing is avai lable in Bracketing useful in selecting exposures after processing the film...
  • Page 67 • When the bracketing appears and IB blinks display blink in the • Bracketing value can • Shutter speed and exposure mode are bracketed • In of the exposure subject and exposure used • Compensated EV value and bracketing order Compensated EV value I .U Bracketing order...
  • Page 68 Auto Exposure Bracketing-continued • If the Exposure Compensation function (page 64) is also combined with the Exposure Compensation values. It is useful to perform Bracketing with a compensated value of over +2 EV or under -2 EV (maximum of ±S EV). •...

  • Page 69: Multiple Exposure

    Multiple Exposure Multiple Exposure consists in the same frame... • Multiple Exposure can be set in Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the multiple exposure " button so display changes as follows: Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the set the necessary Exposure Compensation.
  • Page 70 Multiple Exposure-continued Standard compensation value in multiple exposure Number of exposures Three Four Eight nine Compose picture, is canceled film advances second shot is taken • take more than two pressing the button release button and while this operation as many times frame •...
  • Page 71 CUSTOM SEnlNG Using the Custom Setting feature, you can create a combination of functions that is different from the initial factory settings. The functions listed in this section can be selected with the N75/N75QD.

  • Page 72: Custom Setting

    Menu/Features of Custom Setting • Creating Custom Setting Set the Custom Setting selector to CSM and select a menu number by rotating the Command Dial. • 12 menus ( 1 to 12) are Select the desired option number by pressing the •...
  • Page 73 • Cancelling Custom Setting Set the Custom Setting selector to CSM and press the buttons simultaneously for more than two sec . • All the Custom Settings are canceled and reset to their initial factory disappears from the LCD panel. •...
  • Page 74 Menu/Features of Custom Setting-continued • Menu number and Custom Setting options • Refer also to the Custom Setting Menu table at the end of this instruction manual. Beep sound (pages Options: Activated (initial setting) Disabled At initial setting beep sound is emitted when focus is achieved in during self-timer or two-sec.
  • Page 75 Auto Exposure Lock when shutter release button is lightly pressed (page 80) Options: Disabled (initial setting) Activated At initial setting, Auto Exposure Lock can be performed by pressing the However, Auto Exposure can be set to be locked by light ly pressing t he shutter release button.
  • Page 76 Menu/Features of Custom Setting-continued Self-timer duration (page 40) Options : 2 sec. sec. :a.Standby duration for the Options min. 5 min. min. : :'LCD illuminates by pressing any function button (page 8) Options Disabled Activated At initial setting, pressing the set to activated :c.AF-Assist...

  • Page 77: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS This section describes other useful camera functions and information. • Film rewind • Film advance mode • Diopter adjustment • Viewfinder accessories • Available mode combinations...

  • Page 78: Film Rewind

    Film Rewind This section explains mid-roll rewind and what to do if the film does not ....rewind ... Mid-roll rewind •...

  • Page 79: Film Advance Mode

    Film Advance Mode Two film advance modes, single-frame and continuous shooting are available ....with the N75/N75QD (]]: Single-frame shooting Fully pressing the shutter advances the film by one...

  • Page 80: Auto Exposure Lock

    Auto Exposure Lock When want to control measure the exposure exposure, then recompose the pronounced difference between the brightness of exposure on and area Manual. Position focus area on subject and lightly press the shutter release button, then press the indicator.
  • Page 81 While keeping the shoot. Auto Exposure Lock can be set to shutter release button (p. Auto Exposure Lock and simultaneously by pressing NOTE: When operation with When option 2 in the Custom Setting menu 6 is locked by pressing the the Custom Setting menu Auto Exposure Lock by lightly pressing the shutter release button.

  • Page 82: Diopter Adjustmentniewfinder Accessories

    Diopter AdjustmentNiewfinder Accessories The N75/N75QD enables eyepiece diopter to suit eyepiece cap eyepiece · ..Diopter adjustment • Remove the rubber eyecup and slide through the viewfinder until the appear sharp. Attach the rubber eyecup again after adjustment. •...

  • Page 83: Depth-Of-Field Preview

    Depth-of-Field Preview Electronic preview function of-field preview button to confirm the depth of (see page 102) ..... . . Check point Electronic preview function is executed when CPU be performed...

  • Page 84: Remote Control Operation (Optional)

    Remote Control Operation (optional) Use the optional remote c distance. s with self-t w hen y u want to be in the p hotograph instead of a cab le release to reduce camera shake. · ..NOTE: Before using the remote control When using the remote control for the first sheet placed on the battery inside the remote control unit that is set when •...
  • Page 85 Focusing in remote control operation Two methods to shoot with autofocus with remote control: 1. Autofocus ivated by signal from remote control: Shutter is released when (or two focus cannot be achieved, Autofocus activated by lightly pressing shutter release button on the camera body before remote control Lightly press the shutter release button on the camera body while the remote...
  • Page 86 Remote Control Operation (optional)-continued Check points • Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the remote control • When you are taking pictures but not looking through the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece cap DK-5 (page 82) pressing the shutter release button to prevent interference from achieve correct exposure.
  • Page 87 • Changing battery inside s:::; s::; NOTE: Storing batteries Keep batteries out of children 's reach. If immediately. (For "Notes on Batteries", see page 116.) he remote control unit Wh ile keeping the battery release lever pressed as the arrow on the remote control unit indicates to release the out the battery holder from the...

  • Page 88: Available Mode Combinations

    Available Mode Combinations The following chart lists available modes ... . or D-type lens is attached Exposure mode "8' .J:. Exposure mode Auto Exposure Bracketil1ll "8' : Available Unavailable • Automatically set when the exposure when...

  • Page 89: Flash Photography

    FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY This section introduces various aspects of flash photography using the built-in Speedlight. • Built-in Speedlight (Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor, Standard TIL Flash)/Ready-light • Flash sync mode features • Using built-in Speed light...

  • Page 90: Built-In Speedlightlready-Light

    Built-In SpeedlightlReady-Light • Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash This camera is equipped with a built-in Speedlight that provides an angle of coverage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of When the subject is dark or the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up. When the shutter is released, the flash fires to create natural-looking flash photography utilising Multi-Sensor...

  • Page 91: Ready-Light

    Speedlight will fire a series of imperceptible pre- flashes that are detected by the N75/N75QD's five- segment TIL Multi brightness and contrast. Furthermore, it integrates -Flash enables flash photography in very difficult...

  • Page 92: Flash Sync Mode Features

    Flash Sync Mode Features Five flash sync modes can be selected for desired photographic effect depending the conditions when using the built-in Speedlight. In modes, flash is not avai lable even when the subject is dark Set the flash sync mode by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the flash sync mode button EJ /0 Front-Curtain Sync (Normal Sync)

  • Page 93: Red-Eye Reduction

    /b:J [;;J Rear-Curtain Sync Rear-Curtain Sync can be used in mode. Normally, the Speed light fires at the end of the exposure, turning available light into follows the flash- illuminated moving subject. When Rear- Curtain Sync is automatically set. (With an optional Speed light set the Speed light's sync mode selector to REAR.)
  • Page 94 Flash Sync Mode FeatureS-continued NOTE: Flash Sync Modes • In Front- and Rear-Curtain when the shutter speed is set to faster than this case, 30 is displayed in the LCD panel and the viewfinder. • When Red-Eye Reduction or Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is Red-Eye Reduction lamp lights for move the camera or let the subject move until the shutter is released Reduction is not recommended in shooting situations where shutter release is your...

  • Page 95: Using Built-In Speedlight

    Using Built-In Speedlight This section explains how to use the built-in Speedlight set to desired sync mode when a G- or O-type AF Nikkor lens is attached ......P, S, A or M exposure Speed light by pressing the...
  • Page 96 Using Built-In Speedlight-continued IiiiiiI • If is set when the built-in Speedlight is in the up position automatically canceled • Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Standard TTL Flash details. • See the table on pages sync mode in each • In exposure change the flash button to...
  • Page 97 Confi appears in the within the flash shooting distance range and shoot. • ::I~ FS.6 • shutter cannot be released viewfinder. • in the viewfinder underexposure has distance range and shoot • When the subject autofocus. See page • Available shutter speed and aperture in •...

  • Page 98: Flash Shooting Distance Range

    Using Built-In Speedlight-continued • Flash shooting distance range Flash shooting distance film speed in and aperture setting ISO film speed Guide number m/ft. 6/20 8.5/28 12/39 17/56 24/79 Aperture value • The maximum flash shooting number by the selected Example: When f/2.8 Speed light,...

  • Page 99: Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations

    • Available flash sync mode combinations Exposure mode ..!: ,'r., I::l Red-Eye Reduction Exposure mode with Slow Sync ..!: .!-. "" I::l MUlti-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash ®: Standard flash Available ©: Automatically set when selectable.) Unavailable "1 Selectable when built-in "2 Flash is automatically canceled...

  • Page 100: Usable Lenses With Built-In Speedlight

    Using Built-In Speedlight-continued • Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight 28mm to 200mm non-zoom CPU Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED lenses can be used with the built-in Speedlight. Vignetting occurs at the edges of the frame resulting in underexposure with the following lenses, which have limitations in usable focal NOTE: Using built-in Speedlight...
  • Page 101 With color slide film Lens 18-3Smm /3.S-4.S 3Smm 20-3Smm /2.8 3Smm 24-8Smm /2.8-4 3Smm or AF-S 24-8Smm /3.S-4.SG 28mm or AF-S VR 24-120mm 3Smm or /3.S-S.6G distance 24-120mm 1/3.S-S.6 3Smm 28mm fll.4 0.9m /2.8 AF-S 28-70mm 50mm or 28-80mm fl3.3-S.6G 28-100mm fl3.S-S.6G 28-10Smm /3.S-4.S...

  • Page 102: About Depth Of Field

    Basics of the relationship between focus and depth of field are explained in this section • Depth of field When focusing depth of field of sharpest focus in front of focused varies according to shooting distance, focal length and, above aperture.

  • Page 103: Miscellaneous

    MISCELLANEOUS This section explains miscellaneous information. • Lens compatibility • Usable optional Speed lights • Optional accessories • Camera care • Notes on batteries • Troubleshooting • Glossary • Specifications • Index • Custom Setting menu...

  • Page 104: Lens Compatibility

    Lens Compatibility CPU Nikkor lens lenses give you access ....Autolocus Lens/accessories G-type AF Nikkor, O -type AF Nikkor'3, AF-S, AF-I Nikkor PC Micro-Nikkor 8Smm 112.80'4 :,,;...
  • Page 105 Metering system automatically switches Manual. IX-Nikkor lenses cannot attached. This camera is compatible with camera's exposure metering lens, when using an aperture other Without shifting andlor tilting the Compatible with AF-S AF-I Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm f12.80 IF-ED. *7 With maximum effective aperture of f15.6 or With maximum aperture of f15.6 or faster Some...
  • Page 106 LCD panel and viewfinder; using lens aperture ring CAUTION: Nikkor lenses/accessories that cannot be attached to The following non-CPU N75/ N75QD (otherwise camera • TC -16A Teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • 400mm fl4 .5, 600mm...

  • Page 107: Usable Optional Speedlights

    Usable Optional Speedlights Usable opt ional Speedlights and following table. Available ....... :s:: Automatic Balanced...
  • Page 108 Flash Cancel • An optional Speedlight, SB-30, SB-28/28DX, be attached directly to the accessory N75/N75QD without a cord. This accessory shoe is equipped with accidental drop when lock pin (SB-80DX, SB-30, SB-26, SB-25 or SB-22s) is attached • Remove accessory shoe optional Speed light to the accessory shoe.
  • Page 109 • Notes on using optional Speedlights See your Speedlight manual for the Speedlight with Flash sync speed is 1/90 Available film speeds for TIL Auto Flash are ISO 25 to ISO When Red-Eye Reduction or Red -Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is set on a camera attached with the Speed light with Red-Eye Reduction function lamp of the Speedlight lights up.
  • Page 110 Usable Optional Speedlights-continued • FE E in the LCD panel released when the exposure mode is optional Speedlight is not set to TIL Auto Flash. Set the Speedlight flash or set the camera's exposure mode to • When the attached optional Speed light is turned on while Flash Cancel mode is selected on the camera, attached Speed light will fire flash...
  • Page 111 (not compatible with 250V or electric contact alignment or switch manufacturers other than Nikon are all the way (with power switch of the Speedlight on or off). When the bu ilt-in Speedlight is automatically fired in or uneven illumination may result.

  • Page 112: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories A variety of optional accessories, including power source available for the N75/N75QD. • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Battery Pack MB-18 • With Battery Pack MB-18, batteries be used to power the the usable number of film rolls increases temperatures. (Film advance speed...
  • Page 113 (burgundy) neckstraps • Handstrap AH-4 helps motion. into three types: screw-in, when using the R60 available from manufacturers other than Nikon are used, instead of polarising filter N75/ N75QD. remove the filter before uses four AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries with a...
  • Page 114 Camera Care • Cleaning camera body Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the camera body and clean it with a soft, clean cloth After using the camera near soft, clean cloth slightly moistened with pure water to remove a dry cloth.
  • Page 115 To maintain the built-in Speed light in peak condition This will enable you to use the flash for many years. Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of the camera other than as specified in this manual.

  • Page 116: Notes On Batteries

    Notes on Batteries WARNING • Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries Use two CR2-type 3V lithium • Change the batteries well before the end of their life and prepare spare batteries before important photographic • Turn the camera power off when changing batteries Turn the camera power off before changing batteries and insert the batteries with ends positioned •...
  • Page 117 If this warning appears frequently, contact authorized Nikon dealer service center. • Attach CPU lens. With non-CPU lens, exposure mode to M and set aperture with lens' aperture...
  • Page 118 Troubleshooting-continued appears blinks 0_ blinks and E blink E blinks when blinks exposure meter is turned on • blinks appears appears appears lo appears • Film is not correctly • Reload film. installed. • Film is not correctly • Reload film advanced.
  • Page 119 LCD panel Viewfinderl • blinks exposure mode) blinks - blinks appears appears (when shutter speed faster than sec. 1/90 selected) blinks Cause • Subject brightness is • When the beyond camera's NO filter exposure range. dar!<, electronic analog exposure display the Speedlight •...
  • Page 120 • Flash fired full output and underexposure may flash have occu rred. • Malfunction detected. blinks static electricity, the N75/N75QD's microcomputer may turn properly installed each of these cases, on again remove Remedy • Shoot again after confirming focus distance,...

  • Page 121: Glossary

    Glossary Central Processing Unit. electronic component that controls an electronic product's AF Nikkor (including G- and O -type AF Nikkor) AI-P-Nikkor lenses have built-in Depth of Field column on page 102. Exposure Value: A number representing available combinations of shutter apertures that give...
  • Page 122 Glossary-continued Flexible Program Flexible Program function temporarily shifts an automatically selected shutter speedl combination while maintaining correct That the desired shutter speed or aperture can be selected Auto-Multi Program. f-number f-number represents the aperture value and is calculated from lens' focal length effective aperture opening.
  • Page 123 film speed The international standard for representing film sensitivity. The higher the number, sensitivity, vice versa. A film twice as sensitive as 100, 400 film Metering system column on page Rear-Curtain Sync Flash fires an instant before the curtain of the focal plane shutter When slow shutter speeds are...

  • Page 124: Specifications

    Night Portrait mode) Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Shutter-Priority Auto Manual 36mm (standard 35mm film format) (with coupling, Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount" limitations; see chart on page penta-Dach-mirror +O.8m- .0m- Clear Matte Screen with O.68-0.60x with 50mm lens set to...

  • Page 125: Single Servo Af

    25-seg Center-Weighted Spot normal Exposure meter coupling Exposure compensation Exposure 'l.") Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with (approx. 0.5m-3m to EV 19 Auto-Servo camera automatically chooses Single Servo operation according to the subject status, moving Single Servo (focus is...
  • Page 126 SpecificationS-continued Auto Exposure Bracketing Bracketing steps: 0.5, Film speed setting • Automatically • Film with non-OX-coded Shutter Electronical ly control led Shutter speeds • • • Sync cont X-contact only; Built-in Speedlight • • Guide longer lens; film Flash control Controlled •...
  • Page 127 Electronically Self-timer Infrared, Remote control (optional) release mode and 2-sec. delay mode; operating directly battery operating x 0.3 Depth-of-field Stop-down preview button electronically controlled Film loading Easy loading, automatically advances to first of available exposure) when camera Film advance • Automatic advance with built-in motor •...
  • Page 128 With flash and AF-Assist 3V lithium batteries Illuminator exposures Autofocus operation using the full range before Tripod socket Dimensions N75: N750D:Approx. 131 Weight N75: (without batteries) N750D:Approx. Optional exclusive Battery Pack MB-18, Soft accessories All specifications apply when Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 129: Index

    Index AF-Assist Illuminator ..29. 39.50-51.88.97. Aperture-Priority Auto exposure ..10.27.32.58-59. 88. 97.99 Auto Exposure Bracketing 35. 54-55. 62. 66-68. 70. Autofocus ..Automatic Balanced Fill -Flash with TIL Multi Sensor AUTO mode .26.27. 55. 88.97. Auto-Multi Program ..

  • Page 130: Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash

    Index-continued Long Time exposure (Time) Manual exposure mode ......10. 27. 32. 60-62. Manual focus ..... Manual focus with electronic rangefinder ....Matrix Metering ...

  • Page 131: Custom Setting Menu

    Custom Setting Menu Function Beep sound Warning indications Bracketing order Focus area illumination ' - I Auto Exposure Lock when release button is lightly pressed AE-L button Metering system in the Auto Exposure lock Time delay for auto meter-switch-off Self-timer duration Standby duration for the remote control operation '1.1...
  • Page 132 No reproduction in form of this or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI CHIYODA-KU TOKYO 100-8331 manual, in whole Nikon 3-CHOME,...

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