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Mikoit INSTRUCTION MANUAL
lOMENCLATURE •Hm advance lever lONTENTS------------------)MENCLATURE.......................................................2 »REWORD...............................................................5 »SIC OPERATION...................................................6 KON AND NIKKOR LENSES >R THE NIKON FG............................................... 19 »NTROLS IN DETAIL........................................... 20 Shutter Speed/Mode Selector Dial...................20 Exposure Measuring System................
Shutter release button ■^Hot-shoe contact Audio warning lever \g) Accessory shoe Frame counter '^Film rewind crank Film plane Indicator y^Film rewind knob Film takeup spool ASA/ISO fHm speed index ^ Rim pressure plate Rim rewind fork Film sprocket SaSA/ISO film speed dial Data back contacts ^ Film cartridge chamber 01^'ShuUer curtains Memo holder i^Film guide rails Camera back •^'Viewfinder e/eplece :^Fllm rewind button Tripod/motor drive coupling socket Motor drive electrical contacts
ASIC OPERATION Remove the battery “ clip « . A Install the battery or batteries. A Replace the battery clip. e a coin to twist the lid counter- wipe battery terminals clean and Slip the battery clip back into the )ckwise to unscrew it. insert either one 3V lithium battery,camera body and screw it clock two 1.55V silver-oxide batteries, wise tightly in place. or two 1.5V alkaline manganese batteries into the battery olip, making sure eaoh " h- " sign is up.
e Mount the lens. ^ Check the battery powe:. Grasp the lens by its mounting ring, then line u Looking through the viewfinder #, depress the shutter release button % halfway and confirm that the aperture/distance scale index ii on the lens an any of the red LEDs (light emitting diodes) light up the mounting index (S- on the camera body and twii steadily or blink continuously for 16 seconds after the lens counterclockwise until it clicks into placi you have taken your finger off the button.
lASIC OPERATION —continued Close the camera back. 4 A Take up the film slack. Snap the camera back shut. Fold out the film rewind crank ® and rotate it gently in the direction of the arrow until you feel a slight resistance. Then fold the crank back in. ASIC OPERATION —continued i|fi Set the lens f/stop to its minimum aperture opening 'hile depressing the A/P setting lock button®, turn (i.e., the largest f/number). le Set the shutter speed/mode selector to P.
4 O Make blank exposures until the frame counter 39 shows “1.” A A Set the ASAIISO film speed dial 29’. To dispose of the first few frames exposed during filmLift up the ASA/ISO film speed dial and rotate it loading, continue to alternately advance the film and either direction until the index dot is opposite the fil depress the shutter release button until the frame speed in use. Make sure the exposure compensatii counter shows "1." Check that the rewind knob is dial Is set at "0.
lASIC OPERATION —continued Q Compose and focus on the subject. lile looking through the viewfinder, compose your prism collar and turn the focusing ring until the shim oto with the main subject in the center to assure mering image becomes sharp. When doing close-ups rrect exposure. Then turn the focusing ring ® of or macrophotography or shooting with telephoto 5 lens until the subject looks clear. The FG employslenses of maximum apertures of approx, f/4.
5—5 12 3 4 1.3mm dia. split-image spot 2.1 mm-wide microprism collar 3.12 mm dia. area 4. Fine matte/Fresnel outer field 5. Shutter speed scale 6. Top warning LED 7. Shutter speed LEDs 8. Bottom warning LED 9. Flash ready-light 10. Thunderbolt mark Notes; 1) The meter reads the light over the entire focusing screen but is dis tinctly biased toward 12mm dia. area. 2) Frame coverage is the approx. centra! 92% which means actual photographs will be slightly larger than the finder image.
(ASIC OPERATION —continued Remove the film cartridge. open the camera back by pulling up the iwind knob and take out the film cartridge. Avoid tioading in direct sunlight. If there is no shade /ailable, turn your back to the sun and use your own ladow to shield the camera. CONTROLS IN DETAIL from 1 to 1/1000 sec.. A and P. Intermediate settings cannot be used. P (Programmed) Used for completely automatic programmed mode shooting.
NIKOH AND NIKKOR LENSES FOR THE NIKON FC The lenses usable for the Nikon FG are all the Al-type When using the Teleconverter Nikon/NIkkor lenses, including most of the Al con TC-200,TC-201,TC-301 or verted lenses, certain Reflex Nikkor and PC Nikkor TC-14A lenses. Non-AI Nikkor lenses and lenses of other manufacturers which do not have the Al feature must Exposure compensation, which is required not be forcibly mounted on the FG.
CONTROLS IN DETAIL —continued Exposure information on P or A on manual Top warning LED iij.= Blinking LED • = Steadily lighting LED Shutter speed LEDs Bottom warning LED Flash ready-light ED Viewfinder Indications Exposure information )d LEDs (light emilting diodes) located opposite theOn P or A, a steady LED indicates the shutter speed automatically set. Two adjacent LEDs indicate set letter speed scale at the right-hand side of the viewspeed is intermediate between the two.
Possible Possible Shutter speed is overexposure underexposure too slow Improper exposure warning information Flash ready-light Flash ready-light information An LED opposite the thunderbolt mark enables you ti confirm flash readiness without removing your eyi On P or A. a blinking top warning LED indicates possi ble overexposure. In this case, use a neutral densityfrom the viewfinder . filter or change to a slower speed film.
CONTROLS IN DETAIL »continued o much light Too little light Shutter speed is too slow Either upper or lower warning LED blinks. \ blinking upper LED means too much light: try iither a neutral density filter or change to a slower speed film. A blinking lower LED means too little ight: use an electronic flash or switch from P to a ong exposure at B setting. The LED lights up at 1 /30 sec. or below. Bhutter speed is too slow for hand-held shooting ind picture blur may result.
Programmed exposure measurement graph The graph represents the optimum combinations of f/stop and shutter speed, for the brightness of any scene, which were determined through intensive statistical and empirical studies and fed into the FG's computer brain for its pre-arranged exposure pro 3) gram.
lONTROLS IN DETAIL —continued srexposure Underexposure Picture blur he lop warning LED blinks to warn of overexposure,after adjustment, picture blur may result—use a he bottom warning LED blinks to warn of under- tripod, higher speed film or electronic flash. • Picture blur—Rotate to a smaller f/number. If the ■xposure. he LED lights up at 1/30 sec. or below to warn of shutter speed does not increase above 1/30 sec., lictureblur. use a tripod to steady the camera, change to a higher s.
— S e t the desired speed by turning the lens • aperture ring. A mode operation—shutter speed priority selection For shooting moving subjects, the FG also enables you to select the shutter speed on A mode to either freeze the action and produce sharp outlines with a faster shutter speed, or to cause an intentional blur by choosing a slower shutter speed. To operate the FG as a shutter-speed priority automatic camera. Lens set at f/1.
CONTROLS IN DETAIL —continued 1/ Range le FG's meter may be used only within the meter's speeds (for metering purposes) with any film speed/ aperture combination. Careful attention to this chart rposure vaiue (EV) range which determines the jssibie combinations of aperture and shutter speed,wili assure precise exposure, automaticaliy, over the »pending on the fiim speed in use.
How to select f/stop and shutter speeds Exposure is determined by the combination of th shutter speed and f/stop (aperture opening). As th numbers on either the f/stop or shutter speed dia increase by one value, the amount of light enterir the film is reduced by approximately one half. Fc example, the amount of light at f/125 sec. is aboi one-half that at 1/60 sec., and the amount of light: t/16 Is one-half that at f/11.
CONTROLS IN DETAIL —continued ihutter Release Button ^ «pressing the shutter release button halfway the camera in this situation, the batteries will be com witches on the exposure meter for approx. 16 sec., pletely exhausted: when the shutter release button is /en after taking your finger off the button, and depressed, the shutter curtains will not open and the auses the viewfinder LED(s) to light up steadily, mirror will be locked in the up position.
~ilm Advance Lever < Frame Counter 39 The film advance lever is coaxial with the shutter re To keep track of the number of exposed frames, th frame counter is graduated from S (Start = tw lease button and is specially contoured to fit the thumb. A hinged lever, it fits snugly to the camera frames below 0) to 36. After “1," and starting fror body. It has a throw of 144*. and is operated in one “2," every two frames are numbered in white wit white indices in between.
CONTROLS IN DETAIL —continued Suggested Applications for Exposure Compensation + 2 white background, snow scene +1 white background occupying half cf viewing area -1 spotlighted subject, black background occupying half of viewing area -2 black background xposure Compensation Dial < only is shifted, corresponding to the compensated amount. New shutter speed setting is visible in the X unusual lighting situations, such as shown in theviewfinder.
con xposure Compensation Button < Conveniently operable on P and A, this gives a com pensation of + 2EV to quickly and easily adjust expo sure when shooting snow scenes, sidelit or backlit subjects, or in cases where the main subject and back ground are strongly contrasted. Keep the button depressed as you press the shutter release button. On P, both f/stop and shutter speed are shifted toward a slower speed and smaller f/number by an equivalent of two EVs, according to the programmed graph. On A.
^NTROLS IN DETAIL —continued lemo Holder 45 infrared Focusing Index 1} > a reminder of film type, ASA/ISO speed, and the The red dot located Just beside the focusing index imber of exposures on the roli in use, clip off the on most lenses is the infrared focusing index. When id of the film carton and insert into the memo holder.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Electronic flashes are convenient not only for night or low-light shooting but also as a supplemental light to fill in shadows in the daytime. When shooting with electronic flashes such as the Nikon Speedlights SB-18, SB-16B and SB-15, the FG's shutter speed is automatically switched to 1/90 sec. on P. A and on manual modes when the manual shutter speed is l/125sec. or above. If the manual shutter speed is 1/60sec. or below, the shutter will operate at the set speed.
;lose-up photography ir nature lovers, scientists, even generai use, ciose(4) Micro-Nikkor 55 mm f/2.8, 105 mm f/4 and 200 mm photography provides the means to see the world f/4 (IF)—When using Al-type Micro-Nikkor lenses all its smallest details.
Motor Drive MD-14 Made for ihe Nikon FG, the MD-14 Motor Drive enables shooting up to 3.2fps (frames per second) on high speed setting, or 2fps on low speed setting, using the FG's shutter release button as the motor drive trigger and for auto winding. One-frame-at-a-time picture taking is also possible, enabling you to follow a moving subject without ever taking your eye from the subject. To attach, remove the FG's hand grip ® and engage the tripod socket @ of the camera with the attachment screw.
kCCESSORIES —continued•ata Back MF-15 I keep track of when photos were taken, the FG ;cepts the slim, lightweight Data Back MF-15 which ps on in place of the FG's regular camera back Sil th no sync cord needed. Three imprinting modes e possible: year/month/day (up to year 2100), day/ )ur/minute, or picture counting (up to 2000): disayed on the data back in clear LCDs and printed, you choose, on the photo in unobtrusive red LED imerals.
other Accessories Nikon Fitters ■I'* Filters Nikon offers a wide selection of filters of various sizes and types to meet the needs of color and black-andwhite photography. These filters work best with Nikon/ Nikkor lenses. They are also useful for protecting the front of the lens. $aiinte's Lens hoods These are recommended to prevent side or slanted light from entering the lens and causing ghost images and flare.
TIPS ON СДМЕЙА CARE ► Don't lorce your camera’s cortfrols— they are designed lowork with a mini’ mum oi pressure. • Clean all lens and prism surfaces periodjcally with a blower-lype brush or lens tissue moistened with an approved pholo lens cieanmg fiquid, • If the camera body is exposed to rain Or mist, wipe moisture gently with a soft cfoth and dry the caVnera, After using the camera near sail water, take care that you wipe ¡1 with a cloth moistened with pure waler to remove possible traces of salt.
) OPTIMUM BATTERY PERFORMANCE Storage; When not in use, the batteries should and small children. In case a battery is acci be removed to prevent damage from leakage. dentally swallowed, call a doctor immediately To minimlie drain during the period of disuse, as the material inside the batteries can cause store the batteries in a cool, dry place. Battery brand; Do not use mixed brands of serious problems.
PECIFICATIONS —continued ilf-timer ¡flex mirror ind grip iwer source >wer ON/OFF witch mens ions sight imera cases Lever provided can be set lor up to approx. 10 sec. exposure delay; setting cancellable before actual shutter release Instant-return non-locakble type Detachable type Two 1.55V silver-oxide batteries (S-76 or SR-44 type), two 1.
IMPORTANT The camera body you purchased is packaged separately from the lens. Before mounting the lens, check if it is capable of Automat io Maximum Aperture Indexing (Al) operation with your camera body by verifying that the lens' aperture ring is fitted with a meter cou pling ridge as illustrated at the right.
