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 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.
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 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. 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. Page 63 To take picture, fully depress shutter release button. Remove finger from button, set shutter speed by rotating the Main-Command Dial. Page 65 Set aperture by rotating the Sub-Command Dial.
Page 66 Look into viewfinder, compose shot and lightly press shut- ter release button. 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.
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. The Flexible Program indicator appears to indicate the program has been shifted or changed. Focus can be locked from any of the five focus areas selected. 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. Keeping shutter release button lightly pressed, recompose, then fully depress shutter release button to take the picture. Page 73 Keeping shutter release button lightly pressed, confirm in- focus indicator appears in viewfinder.
Ultimately, only you know what the subject or a part of it requires in terms of exposure measurement. Recompose the picture and shoot. Page 78 Once set, exposure compensation remains fixed until reset. 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.
Perform Bracketing on the Photo Secretary for F5. 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 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. Page Long Time Exposure To avoid camera shake, which may cause picture blur, use a tripod. 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 for continuous shooting time of the F5.
Activate multiple exposure by rotat- ing the Main-Command Dial while pressing multiple exposure button. Take first shot by depressing the shutter release button.
Page Multiple Exposure Take next shot. Multiple exposure is canceled auto- matically and the film advances to the next frame. 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 Custom Setting The functions listed below can be selected with the F5. 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. To change the delay time to 2 to 60 sec.
Pull the diopter adjustment knob and rotate it in either direction until the focused image in 12mm-dia. Page 98 Open camera back and remove film cartridge. When the reflex mirror is locked in the up position, make sure not to leave the camera in direct sunlight. The storage size can be doubled by increas- ing the memory. 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.
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. 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.
For a chart listing all interchangeable screens, see pages When removing a focusing screen, be careful not to leave smudges or fingerprints. Make fill-flash a standard part of your photography. The type of TTL auto flash performed by the F5 depends on the Speedlight and lens combination in use, as well as the metering In this flash mode, just after you depress the shutter release button and before the shutter is activated, the SBB is not available in EU countries.
Operation is the same. Page 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. 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.
Use a tripod to prevent camera shake. The Rear-Curtain Sync setting on the camera is ignored. When using a slow shutter speed, mount the F5 on a tripod to prevent camera shake. For details, see pages Page Nikon Speedlights, combined with the F5 camera, offer various features and functions.
The main features and functions are listed below. Take care that the Please read them carefully. Page Auto 1 G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring. Aperture should be selected from camera body. 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.
Available metering systems depend upon the type of viewfinder used. See pages for the exposure metering system and instruction manual of each finder for details. Fold-up-type viewing hood provided. The built-in flip-up magnifier provides approx. Page 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 Page Type M Fine-ground matte field with 5mm- dia. Brilliant image in dim light. Suitable for close-ups, photomicrography and other high- magnification applications.
Page 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 x and X1 filters and when Spot Metering is selected. Compared to regular AA-type alkaline batteries, the Ni-MH battery is more durable and maintains better perfor- mance at low temperatures. The SC 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 DP, 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. Lets you vary lens extension at the twist of a knob, for reproduction ratios of Page The BR-2A also increases the working distance for normal or wideangle lenses.
The LCD tells you the exposure time. Remote Cord MC Enables remote firing with a trigger-lock function. Locked Rotate power switch to OFF and replace batteries.
Page 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. 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. Do not touch the shutter reflex mirror or focusing curtains.
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