interval timer (x 140) cannot be executed correctly. · If the camera power switch is turned on after the clock data has been lost, date and time start from 2004, January 1st, 0 hour 0 minute. If date and time are left unset, the clock data will be lost every time the power switch is turned off. For number of film rolls that can be shot with fresh batteries, see page 185. Power source other than 3V lithium batteries Eight AA-type batteries or optional Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries EN-EL4 (with optional Battery Chamber Cover BL-3) can be used to power the F6 with an optional Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40 (x 166) attached. We recommend that you take spare batteries with you, especially when traveling. 17 2. Checking Battery Power Battery power can be checked in the top LCD panel and viewfinder. 1 Turn the power switch on and confirm battery power with the N indication. · If N appears, battery power is sufficient. If any other indication appears, see table on the next page. · When the power switch is turned on, exposure meter turns on. Top LCD panel Viewfinder · Shutter release button operation and exposure meter · Some indicators in the top and rear LCD panels and all indicators in the viewfinder turn off after approx. 8 sec. if the power switch is turned on and no operation is performed (exposure meter off). To reactivate the indicators (exposure meter on), lightly press the shutter release button. · "F6 Nikon" is displayed in the rear LCD panel when exposure meter is off under following conditions: - Film speed: s - AF area mode: g (Single Area AF) - Focus area: center - Exposure mode: ¡ (Programmed Auto) - Exposure compensation: 00 (no compensation) - Auto Exposure Bracketing: no setting - Data imprint: no setting (all off) - Flash sync mode: Front-Curtain Sync CSM c4: It is possible to change the duration before automatic meter switch-off occurs (x 100). 18 Indications and battery status Battery indications and corresponding battery power status are as follows: Viewfinder Top LCD panel (Camera's meter on) (appears) (appears) (appears) (appears) (appears) (appears) Batteries are nearing exhaustion. Have a fresh set ready. Batteries are exhausted. Replace batteries. (Shutter locks and rear LCD panel turns off.) Battery status Basic Operation Sufficient battery power. Battery power has begun to decline. (blinks) (blinks) · Battery life depends on the battery brand and temperatures. Low battery power indication M appears or blinks relatively soon at low temperatures. However, battery power may recover and the indication returns to ~ or N when the temperature returns to normal. Indications when the camera power is off When the power switch is turned off (with batteries installed), only the frame counter is displayed in the top LCD panel. For setting language and date, see pages 34 and 35. · Set language (x 34) for rear LCD panel displays. In addition to English, German, Spanish, French, Chinese (simplified) and Japanese are available. · Set date and time (x 35) for recording/imprinting shooting data (x 112/126) or Interval Timer photography (x 140). 19 3. Mounting a Lens Nikon recommends using a G- or D-type CPU lens to take full advantage of the features the camera offers. CPU Nikkor lenses have CPU contacts G-type Nikkor lens D-type Nikkor lens 1 2 3 Turn the power switch off. · Turn the power switch off before mounting or detaching lenses. Mount the lens to the camera body. · Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on the lens and camera body are aligned, then twist the lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. · Be sure not to touch the lens release button. Lock aperture at the minimum setting. · With a CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type, set the lens to its minimum aperture (smallest f/stop) and lock. When a CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to its smallest aperture setting and the power switch is turned on, EE will blink in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released. · G-type Nikkor lenses have no aperture ring. Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not need to be set to minimum. · Detaching the lens · Turn the power switch off, push and hold the lens release button Å, then turn the lens clockwise Í. 2 1 20 Attaching/detaching the lens · Make sure to turn the power switch off before attaching/detaching the lens. · Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens. When camera is left unattended without a lens Basic Operation 21 If you leave the camera unattended without a lens attached, be sure to attach the supplied body cap (x 4), or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be used.) For details on lens compatibility, see page 38. Non-CPU Nikkor lens With a non-CPU Nikkor lens attached, the aperture indication shows the number of EV steps from the maximum aperture (e.g. 2: two steps from the maximum aperture). However, by specifying the focal length and maximum aperture using "specifying lens data" (x 144), functions available with a CPU lens, such as aperture indication or Color Matrix Metering, can be used. Non-AI lenses cannot be attached without modification; see page 41 before attaching a non-AI lens. 4. Loading Film and Setting Film Advance Mode 1 2 Turn the power switch on and lift the film rewind knob. The camera back will pop open. Insert film and pull film leader out as far as the red index mark. · Film cartridge can be loaded smoothly if inserted from the top. · Make sure to insert the film cartridge all the way in. · Make sure to align the film leader to the red index mark; if the film leader is not properly aligned to the index mark (short of or beyond the mark), film may not load properly. · Hold the film cartridge down to ensure that the film is properly positioned with no slack. 3 Press the film rewind knob down to its original position and gently close camera back until it locks. Film automatically advances to the first frame. · When 1 appears on the top LCD panel, the film has advanced to the first frame. · If Err and E blink in the top LCD panel and viewfinder, and "FILM LOAD ERROR" is displayed in the rear LCD panel, the film is not properly installed. Open the camera back again and reload film. 4 22 Set the film advance mode selector to S (single-frame shooting) while pressing the film advance mode selector lock release. Loading/removing film · When loading film for the first time, remove the shutter curtain's protective cover . · Shutter curtains are very thin. Do not touch the shutter curtains with your finger or the film leader. · Avoid direct sunlight when changing film. Basic Operation 23 Film slack Do not turn the film rewind crank to reduce film slack, because the tip of the film may come off and film will not advance properly. It could also damage the shutter curtain. DX-coded film When the camera's film speed is set to s and DX-coded film is loaded, film speed will be set automatically (ISO 25-5000). When a non-DXcoded film is loaded with the camera film speed set to s, Err blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and "DX ERR" is displayed in the rear LCD panel, and the shutter locks. In this case, set film speed manually (x 44). ISO (film speed) DX mark You can check the number of available exposures on the film roll through the film cartridge confirmation window. Film rewind knob No lock is available for the film rewind knob on this camera. Make sure you do not accidentally open the camera back. For details on film advance mode, see page 45. CSM d1: Camera can be set to advance the film automatically to the first frame by pressing the shutter release button (x 101). 5. Set Focus Mode, AF Area Mode and Focus Area 1 2 3 Set the focus mode selector to S (Single Servo AF). · Make sure the focus mode selector clicks properly into position. Set the AF Area mode selector to g. · In Single Area AF mode, you can select your desired focus area from 11 possible choices (x 52). Rotate the multi-selector lock lever to release the lock and select the center focus area with the multi-selector. · Lightly press the shutter release button and press the multi-selector up/down/right/left to shift the focus area in your desired direction. (Press the center of the multi-selector to select center focus area.) · The selected focus area will be highlighted in the rear LCD panel (in normal and detailed display) and indicated in red in the viewfinder. In normal display 24 Focus mode set to S or C Do not attempt to rotate the lens focus ring manually while the focus mode is set to S or C, unless the lens is an AF-S or AF-I type AF Nikkor and is set to M/A mode. For situations where autofocus may not work as expected, see page 60. Basic Operation Characteristics of AF Area modes AF Area mode Characteristic Focus is obtained at your selected focus area out of 11 possible choices. You designate the primary sensor (the first to detect the subject), then if the detected subject moves, Dynamic AF automatically shifts to the next sensor that detects the subject, following it by shifting among a progression of sensors as the subject moves. A group of neighboring focus areas at the center, top, bottom, left and right areas of the frame can be selected. Group Dynamic AF Mode automatically maintains a focus on the subject located closest to one of the focus areas within a group. Automatically selects one of 11 focus areas in which the closest subject is located. If the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera will automatically focus on the subject using data from the other focus areas. g Single Area AF Mode h Dynamic AF Mode f Group Dynamic AF Mode j Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority For details regarding focus mode, focus area and AF Area mode, see pages 48-61. 25 6. Setting Metering System and Exposure Mode Set metering system to " (3D Color Matrix Metering) and exposure mode to ¡ (Programmed Auto). 1 Set the metering system selector to " (Matrix Metering) while pressing the metering system selector lock release. · The Matrix Metering indication q appears in the viewfinder. · Exposure data from the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, as well as scene brightness, contrast, subject distance (Distance Information) and the scene's colors are accounted for in order to provide an accurate exposure in 3D Color Matrix Metering (x 62). 2 Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the exposure mode button to set the exposure mode to ¡ (Programmed Auto). · When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, the correct shutter speed and aperture--as automatically determined by the camera--appear in the top and rear (in large and detailed display) LCD panel and viewfinder. 26 Metering Systems Since brightness and film sensitivity determine the proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure, measuring subject brightness is very important. The F6 provides three metering systems. With Matrix Metering (x 62), brightness data is detected using the 1,005-pixel Matrix sensor. With Center-Weighted Metering (x 63), brightness is detected in the central area of the viewfinder. With Spot Metering (x 63), sensitivity is concentrated in one of the 11 available focus areas. Exposure Light from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film. Shutter speed and aperture control how much light reaches the film. The correct combination of shutter speed and aperture results in a correct exposure--a result provided by the F6's four exposure modes: Programmed Auto, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual. Characteristics of exposure modes Symbol Exposure mode Programmed Auto P. 64 Shooting situations Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically, while allowing you to make other settings, such as Flexible Program (x 64) or exposure compensation (x 74). You set your desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. Allows you to "freeze" the motion of a moving subject using a fast shutter speed or blur the subject using a slower speed. You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. This lets you determine the depth of the in-focus area (x 164), so you can choose whether near or distant subjects are in sharp focus, or whether foreground or background should be blurred. Shutter speed and aperture are set manually. Long Time Exposure (Bulb) can also be selected. ¡ TM Shutter-Priority Auto P. 66 £ ¢ Aperture-Priority Auto P. 68 Manual P. 70 27 Basic Operation 7. Holding the Camera and Focusing Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject. 1 Hold the camera properly. · Keep your elbow propped against your body for support. · Stand with one foot a half step forward keeping your upper body as still as possible. · Use your right hand to grasp the camera handgrip and your left hand to cradle the lens. 2 Compose your shot. · Center the focus brackets on your subject and lightly press the shutter release button. · Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject (focus brackets flicker momentarily) and when the subject is in focus, / appears in the viewfinder. 28 Camera shake Camera shake is likely to occur when the camera is not held steadily and/or when using a slow shutter speed. In general, you should set the shutter speed faster than `1/focal length of your lens sec. (Example: when using a 50mm lens, set the shutter speed faster than 1/50 sec.) Use of a tripod or VR lens is recommended for shooting at slower shutter speeds. Basic Operation Composing frame The F6's viewfinder frame shows approximately 100% of the image actually exposed on the film frame. Please be aware that most processing labs partially crop the edges of film. Focus indications · Focus indicators appear or blink as follows: / appears: Subject is in focus. < appears: Camera is focused on an area between the camera and the subject. > appears: Camera is focused on an area behind the subject. ? blinks: Unable to focus using autofocus. Diopter adjustment (x 81) enables you to see more clearly through the viewfinder. To take a picture of a subject outside the focus area use focus lock (x 58). In situations where autofocus may not work as expected, x 60. Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40 Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40 (optional, x 166) features a shutter release button for shooting in vertical position. CSM a4: Autofocus detection can be set to start by pressing the AF start button (rather than lightly pressing the shutter release button) (x 95). 29 8. Confirming Indications in Viewfinder and Releasing the Shutter Confirm that / (in-focus indicator) appears in the viewfinder, then slowly, fully depress the shutter release button. 1 Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button. · Shutter speed and aperture are shown in 1/3 EV steps. · If any warning indications appear in the LCD panel or viewfinder, see page 65. 2 Confirm that focus indicator / appears and slowly depress the shutter release button. · After the shutter is released, the film automatically advances to the next frame and the next shot can be taken. 30 For self-timer operation, x 82. For remote control operation, x 171. Focus Tracking When the focus mode selector is set to Single Servo AF (S) (x 48) or Continuous Servo AF (C) (x 48) and the shutter release button is lightly pressed or the AF Start button (x 49) is continuously pressed, the camera will automatically switch to Focus Tracking when a moving subject is detected. Focus Tracking enables the camera to analyze the speed of the moving subject based on the focus detection data. It also obtains the correct focus by anticipating the subject's position--then driving the lens to that position--at the exact moment of exposure. · In Single Servo AF, Focus Tracking is activated with a subject that has been moving in advance to the focus detection, and focus is locked when the subject stops moving and / appears in the viewfinder. · In Continuous Servo AF, the camera continues to track a subject (even a subject that began moving during focus detection) and focus is not locked. Basic Operation Imprinting/recording shooting data With the F6, date, shutter speed, aperture and lens focal length can be imprinted in the frame, between the frames or before the first frame on the film roll. (The data that can be imprinted differs with the position on the film.) The shooting data is also recorded in the camera`s built-in memory. For details on data imprinting, see page 126. For details on recording data, see page 112. CSM b1: Shutter speed and aperture can be changed to display settings in steps of 1/2 or one EV (x 97). 31 9. Rewinding the Film Always make sure that the film has completely rewound before removing the film cartridge. 1 Film starts to rewind automatically after the last shot is taken. · o­­, o­, and then o is displayed in the top LCD panel and viewfinder while the film is rewinding. The frame counter counts down backwards until the rewind is complete. Also, "Rewinding . . ." is displayed in the rear LCD panel. 2 Confirm that E is blinking in the top LCD panel. Then, open the camera back by lifting the film rewind knob and remove the film cartridge. · Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows a blinking E in the top LCD panel and viewfinder, and "REWIND COMPLETED" is displayed in the rear LCD panel. (E appears without blinking in the top LCD panel, and viewfinder indication and "REWIND COMPLETED" display in the rear LCD panel disappear when the exposure meter is off.) Make sure the film is completely rewound (E is blinking or "REWIND COMPLETED" is displayed), then open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge. 32 For mid-roll rewind, x 46. To rewind film manually using the film rewind crank, x 47. Film rewind knob Basic Operation No lock is available for the film rewind knob on this camera. Make sure that the knob is down before rewinding film. Pictures taken on frames beyond the film's indicated number of exposures may be discarded in the process of developing. CSM d2: The F6 can be programmed to not automatically begin film rewind when it reaches the end of a roll (execute film rewind by pressing the film rewind buttons) (x 101). CSM d3: Film leader can be set to remain outside the film cartridge when it is rewound (x 101). CSM d4: Film advance can be changed to stop at the 35th or 36th frame (x 102). 33 Setting Language and Date/Time You can set the language and date/time for various settings in the menu, imprint/record shooting data or perform Interval Timer photography. · Setting language 1 Turn the power switch on and press the MENU button to display menu. 2 Display Language menu. · Press P/{ on multi-selector to select "Language" and > so the available languages are displayed. 3 Select a language. · Press P/{ to select language (English) then press > to set and return to menu display. Available options Deutsch: German English: English Español: Spanish 34 Français: French Chinese (simplified) Japanese · Setting date/time 1 Turn the power switch on and press the MENU button to display menu. 2 Display Date in SET-UP menu. · Press P/{ on multi-selector to select "SET-UP" then press > so the SET-UP menu is displayed. · Press P/{ to select "Date" and > so the date/time setup screen is displayed. 3 Set date and time. · Press P/{ to adjust highlighted year. · Press > to highlight month, day, hour and minute in that order and adjust each with P/{. · Press > after adjusting minute to start the clock and return to SET-UP menu. 35 Basic Operation Setting Language and Date/Time--continued 4 Select date display order. · Press P/{ on multi-selector to select "Date format" then press > so the date display screen is displayed. 5 Set date display order. · Press P/{ to select desired date display order and > to set. · The date display order in the rear LCD panel or in imprinted data (x 126) is changed according to the display order set in this section. 6 Complete the procedure. · Press < to backtrack display by display, or press MENU button to return to the Shooting data display. Internal clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary. 36 Detailed Operation Detailed Operation This section features detailed descriptions of all camera functions--including lens, film, focus, exposure and other functions. 37 Lens Compatibility Use of a Nikon CPU lens (except IX-Nikkor/DX-Nikkor) is recommended with this camera. D or G-type AF lenses provide access to all available functions. · CPU Nikkor Mode Lens/accessories D-type AF Nikkor, G-type AF Nikkor, *1, *2 AF-S Nikkor AF-I Nikkor PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D*3 AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter*5 Non-D/G-type AF Nikkor (except AF Nikkor for F3AF) AI-P Nikkor Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Manual with Matrix Center- Spot Autofocus electronic Manual ¡ TM £ ¢ 3D Color Color Weighted rangefinder R -- R*6 R*7 -- R R*4 R*6 R*7 R*8 R R R R R RRRR ------R RRRR RRRR RRRR R R R -- -- -- -- -- R R R R R R R R R R R R *1 This camera is compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens. *2 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached. DX-Nikkor lenses are designed exclusively for digital SLRs and cannot be used with 35mm (135)-type SLRs. *3 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. *4 When lens is not shifted or tilted. *5 Compatible with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor, except for AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED, AF-S VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED and AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED. Autofocus cannot be used with the AF-S TC-17E II, AF-S TC-20E II and AF-I TC-20E in combination with the AF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G ED, AF-S 300mm f/4D ED, AF-S 500mm f/4D II ED, AF-S 500mm f/4D ED, AF-I 500mm f/4D ED, AF-S 600mm f/4D II ED, AF-S 600mm f/4D ED, AF-I 600mm f/4D ED. *6 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. *7 When AF 80-200mm f/2.8, AF 35-70mm f/2.8, AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 or AF 28-85mm 3.54.5 is used in a telephoto zoom position at close range, image on the clear matte field may not coincide with the focus indication. In this case, focus manually using clear matte field. *8 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 38 · Non-CPU Nikkor Mode Lens/accessories AI-S or AI type Nikkor, Series-E AI-modified Nikkor Non-AI-type Nikkor*5 Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 Reflex-Nikkor*10 PC-Nikkor*10 Teleconverter TC-16A AI-S or AI type Teleconverters Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6 Auto Extension Rings (PK-11A, PK-12, PK-13 and PN-11) Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Manual with Matrix CenterAutofocus electronic Manual ¡ TM £ ¢ 3D Color Color*1 Weighted, Spot*2 rangefinder R*3 -- -- -- -- -- R*14 -- -- -- R*4 R*4 R*4 R -- -- -- R*16 R*16 R*16 R R R R R R -- R R R ----RR ----RR -- -- R*6 R*7 ------ R*9 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- R R -- -- -- -- R*15 R*15 -- -- R R R*8 -- R R*13 R*15 R*15 R*13 R R R R*8 -- R R*13 R*15 R*15 R*13 R ----RR -- -- R*11 R*12 ----RR ----RR ---- R*17 R*7 ----RR *1 Usable by setting focal length and maximum aperture in "specifying lens data" (x 144). Accurate exposure metering cannot be obtained with some lenses even when focal length and maximum aperture are specified. Use Center-Weighted or Spot metering in this case. *2 Exposure is locked to the center focus area. *3 With TC-16A attached and maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. *4 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. *5 With modification (x 41). *6 By stop-down metering. (Release shutter while pressing depth-of-field preview button.) (x 83) *7 By stop-down metering. *8 By stop-down metering. If the aperture is slower than f/4, set "+0.5" with the "b6: Screen comp." in the Custom Setting (x 98). *9 With shutter speed set to 1/125 sec. or slower (exposure meter of the camera cannot be used). *10 Some lenses cannot be attached (x 40). *11 By stop-down metering. Exposure is determined by pre-setting lens aperture. Exposure must be determined before shifting; use AE/AF-L button before shifting. *12 By stop-down metering. Exposure is determined by pre-setting lens aperture. Exposure must be determined before shifting. *13 By stop-down metering. Set to "+0.5" in the "b6: Screen comp." in the Custom Setting (x 98). *14 With maximum aperture of f/3.5 or faster in combination with AI-S, AI or Series-E lens. However, some lenses cannot be used (x 40). *15 Exposure compensation is necessary with some lenses. See the instruction manual of the teleconverter for details. *16 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. *17 By stop-down metering. Exposure is determined by stopping down aperture on the bellows. Exposure must be determined before shooting. 39 Detailed Operation Lens Compatibility--continued · Using a non-CPU Nikkor lens Limitations of non-CPU Nikkor lenses · Set exposure mode to £ (Aperture-Priority Auto) or ¢ (Manual). When other modes are selected, the exposure indication (¡ or TM) in the LCD panel blinks, and exposure mode is automatically set to Aperture-Priority Auto. (£ appears in the viewfinder.) · With AI Nikkor lens, Color Matrix Metering can be used when the focal length and maximum aperture are set by "specifying lens data" (x 144). If Matrix Metering q is selected without specifying the lens data, however, the metering system automatically switches to Center-Weighted w. · With AI Nikkor lens, aperture can be displayed when the maximum aperture is set by "specifying lens data". If the lens data are not specified, however, the aperture indication will show the number of EV steps from the maximum aperture (e.g. 2: two steps from the maximum aperture). · With a non-CPU lens, the aperture cannot be set using the Sub-Command Dial. Set/confirm aperture using the lens aperture ring. Accessories that can be attached under certain conditions · Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6: use Auto Extension Ring (PB-6D is required to make horizontal/vertical change) Double Release AR-10 (with Adapter Cord MC-25) is useful when using the PB-6. Non-CPU lenses/accessories that cannot be attached to the F6 The following Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to the F6 (damage may occur if attachment is attempted): Fisheye 6mm f/5.6, Fisheye 7.5mm f/5.6, Fisheye 8mm f/8, OP 10mm f/5.6, old type 21mm f/4, old type PC 35mm f/3.5, old type Reflax 500mm f/8, old type Reflex 1000mm f/6.3, 80mm f/2.8 for F3AF, 200mm f/3.5 for F3AF, TC-16 Teleconverter for F3AF, K2 Ring, Repro-copy Outfit PF-4 Lenses that cannot be attached to the TC-16A Teleconverter PC-Nikkor, AI-modified Nikkor, AI Micro Nikkor 55mm f/3.5, AI Nikkor 20mm f/2.8, 35mm f/1.4, 400mm f/2.8, 400mm f/3.5, 28mm f/2 (No. 540020 or smaller), 28mm f/2.8 (No. 500000 or smaller), 35mm f/2 (No. 931000 or smaller), 35mm f/2.8 (No. 880000 or smaller), 50mm f/1.4 (No. 398000 or smaller), 50mm f/2 (No. 364000 or smaller) 40 · Using a non-AI lens To attach a Nikon lens that does not have an AI coupling mechanism (lenses made before 1977), the F6`s meter coupling lever must first be modified. Contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center for modification. After modification, follow the instructions for attaching a non-AI lens. AI lens and non-AI lens Meter coupling shoe Meter coupling · AI lenses have a meter coupling ridge and holes on ridge the meter coupling shoe (AF Nikkor lens [except for F3AF], Series-E and Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 do not have a meter coupling shoe). Detailed Operation AI lens Meter coupling shoe No meter coupling ridge Non-AI lens Attaching non-AI lens after modifying the meter coupling lever Meter coupling lever 1 2 Push the meter coupling lever up. Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on the lens and camera body are aligned. Twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. 41 Lens Compatibility--continued Nikkor lenses that can be attached after camera body modification The following Nikkor lenses can be attached after modification of the camera's meter coupling lever: · Non-AI lens · Lenses with Focusing Unit AU-1 (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8 and 1200mm f/11) · PC 28mm f/4 (Factory Serial No. 180900 or smaller) · PC 35mm f/2.8 (No. 906200 or smaller) · Reflex 1000mm f/11 (No. 142361 to 143000) · Reflex 2000mm f/11 (No. 200111 to 200310) · 180-600mm f/8 ED (No. 174041 to 174180) · 360-1200mm f/11 ED (No. 174031 to 174127) · 200-600mm f/9.5 (No. 280001 to 300490) 42 Film · Aligning frame counter and number of frame on the film The frame counter and the number of frame on the film in use can be aligned. Insert film after rotating the camera sprocket with your finger until it stops rotating. · You can rotate the sprocket in either direction. · The frame counter and the number of frame on the film may not align precisely with some films. · Confirming film advance status 1 2 3 Turn the power switch on and lift the film rewind knob. The camera back will pop open. Insert film and press the film rewind knob down. Align the film leader to the index mark and depress the shutter release button. · Depress the shutter release button while aligning the perforations on the film with the projections on the film spool. · Film advances another frame when the camera back is closed. (Release the shutter when "Press rel button" is set in Custom Setting "d1: Film loading", x 101.) · Note that the usable number of frames decreases as you keep depressing the shutter release button to confirm the film advance status. 43 Detailed Operation Film advance status can be confirmed while camera back is opened. Film--continued ·Setting and confirming film speed When using non-DX-coded film or when changing the film speed of DX-coded film to increase or decrease sensitivity, follow the instructions below. Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the film speed ISO button to set film speed for the roll in use. · Film speed can be set to s and between ISO 66400 in 1/3 steps. · When film speed is set to s and DX-coded film is installed, film speed is set automatically between ISO 25 and 5000. · With non-DX-coded film, film speed can be set between ISO 6-6400. · Film speed set on the camera is displayed in the rear LCD panel (in normal and detailed display). (Press the ISO button to confirm film speed in the large display.) Manually set film speed overrides the automatically selected DX-coded film speed, enabling you to easily increase or decrease film sensitivity. CSM d6: When film speed is set to s and non-DX-coded film is loaded, Err blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder and "DX ERR" is displayed in the rear LCD panel after film is advanced to the first frame. This warning indication can be changed to appear when the power switch is turned on and camera back is closed (without advancing film to the first frame) (x 102). 44 ·Selecting film advance mode S (single-frame shooting), CL (continuous low-speed shooting), CH (continuous high-speed shooting), Cs (continuous silent-low-speed shooting), V (self-timer) and M-UP (mirror up) are available for a variety of shooting situations. To select film advance mode, rotate the film advance mode selector while pressing the film advance mode selector lock release. · The following film advance modes are available: Single-frame shooting Fully depressing the shutter release button takes one picture and automatically advances the film by one frame. CL: Continuous low-speed shooting Shots are taken continuously at approx. 2 fps (approx. 4 fps with Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40) as long as you keep the shutter release button fully depressed. CH: Continuous high-speed shooting Shots are taken continuously at approx. 5.5 fps (approx. 8 fps with Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40) as long as you keep the shutter release button fully depressed. Cs: Continuous silent-low-speed shooting Shots are taken continuously at approx. 1 fps (approx. 2 fps with Multi Power Battery Pack MB-40) as long as you keep the shutter release button fully depressed. In this mode, film rewind also slows and produces minimal rewind noise. V: Self-timer Use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph (x 82). M-UP: Mirror up In a situation such as when you want to minimize camera shake, use mirror up photography. Press shutter release button once to raise the mirror, and press again to take photograph (x 84). * Film advance speed is tested using the camera settings of focus mode C, exposure mode ¢, shutter speed 1/250 sec. or faster, at normal temperature of 20°C (68°F), with fresh 3V lithium batteries, for the first to 36th frames of a film. When batteries are exhausted (M appears in the top LCD panel) in S, CH or self-timer mode, film advance speed slows down since film advance automatically switches to start after the camera's mirror retracts. (Normally, film advance begins immediately when the mirror starts to retract.) In this case, battery replacement is recommended. 45 S: Detailed Operation Film--continued ·Film rewinding with button operation To rewind film at mid-roll or when the Custom Setting Menu "d2: Film rewind" (x 101) is set to "Manual", rewind the film according to the following instructions. Open the R1 button cover and press the film rewind R1 ,, button then press the R2 ,, button. · o­­ blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder during film rewind and the frame counter counts backwards until rewind is complete. Also, "Rewinding..." is displayed in the rear LCD panel during film rewind. · Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows a blinking E in the top LCD panel and viewfinder, and "REWIND COMPLETED" is displayed in the rear LCD panel. (E appears without blinking in the top LCD panel, and viewfinder indication and "REWIND COMPLETED" disappear from the rear LCD panel when the exposure meter is off.) Open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. When rewinding film, make sure the film rewind knob is down. · Film cannot be rewound with the film rewind knob in up position. If film does not start to rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll · When battery power is very low, or at low temperatures, film may not start rewinding or film rewind may stop at mid-roll, and o­­ and the frame number will blink in the top LCD panel and viewfinder. In this case, turn the power switch off, change batteries, then turn the power switch on and rewind film again. Or, rewind film manually using film rewind crank (x 47). · When the power switch is turned off during film rewind, film rewind stops. In this case, turn the power switch on and rewind film again. Or, activate film rewind manually using the film rewind crank (x 47). CSM d3: Film can be set to not rewind all the way and leave the film leader out (x 101). 46 ·Rewinding film using the film rewind crank 1 Turn the power switch on, open the R1 button cover and press the R1 ,, button. · Turn the film rewind crank a few times more after the tension is gone. · Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows a blinking E in the top LCD panel and viewfinder, and "REWIND COMPLETED" is displayed in the rear LCD panel. (E appears without blinking in the top LCD panel, and viewfinder indication and "REWIND COMPLETED" display in the rear LCD panel disappear when the exposure meter is off.) Open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. Cautions on manual rewind · Do not press the shutter release button until the film leader is rewound completely back into the cartridge. Doing so could damage the shutter curtain. Film rewind R1 button · If you accidentally press the R1 button during shooting, press the shutter release button. This returns the R1 button to its original position. (The shutter will not open and film is advanced one frame without advancing the frame counter.) Frame counter · The frame counter counts backward when film is rewound manually but the display may not indicate the correct frame number. 47 Detailed Operation 2 Lift the film rewind crank and turn in the direction of the arrow. Autofocus ·Selecting AF Servo Choose from two AF Servo modes--Single Servo AF (Focus-Priority) or Continuous Servo AF (Release-Priority). Set focus mode selector to S (Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority) or C (Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority). · Your selected focus mode, "AF-S" for Single Servo AF or "AF-C" for Continuous Servo AF, is displayed in the rear LCD panel (in normal and detailed displays). S: Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority (AF-S) The shutter can only be released when the in-focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder (Focus-Priority). Once focused on a subject, keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed locks the focus (Focus Lock). When tracking a moving subject, the camera remains focused on the subject as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed (Focus Tracking, x 31) and the focus locks when the subject stops moving. C: Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority (AF-C) Since the priority is on shutter release, you can release the shutter regardless of the focus status (ReleasePriority). Focus is not locked when / appears in the viewfinder and the camera continues to focus on a subject until shutter release. With a moving subject, the camera continuously focuses on a subject as long as you keep the shutter release button lightly pressed (Focus Tracking, x 31). Normal display 48 Manual focus Focus can be performed manually when the focus mode selector is set to M (x 61). AF start button Pressing the AF start button automatically activates autofocus in autofocus operation (as does lightly pressing the shutter release button). CSM a4: Autofocus detection can be set to start by pressing the AF start button (rather than lightly pressing the shutter release button) (x 95). · In this case, you can lock the focus (x 58) by releasing your finger from the AF start button after focus is achieved. CSM c3: AF start and AE/AF-L buttons can be set to operate in the following ways (x 100): · AF start button operates as AE/AF-L button and AE/AF-L button operates as AF start button. · AE/AF-L button operates as AF start button (function of AF start button remains unchanged). · AF start button operates as AE/AF-L button (function of AE/AF-L button remains unchanged). 49 Detailed Operation Autofocus operation on l ...

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