Nikon 1722NCP Instruction Manual

Nikon 1722NCP - N 75 SLR Camera Manual

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    Nikon 75 75QD INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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    • Thank you for purchasing the Nikon N75/N75QD-a camera that is sure to 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 it. We recommend that you keep this manual handy. Supplied accessories Body cap
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    occasions like weddings or 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 The Nikon N75/ N75QO's performance has been optimized for
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    1. Set Focus Mode and AF Area Mode 24-25 2. Set Exposure Mode to '8 26-27 3. Hold Camera and Focus 28-29 4. Release Shutter ...30-31 About Metering Systems and Exposure 32 BASIC OPERATION 2 33-42 57 Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode 58-59 Manual Exposure Mode 60-61 Long Time Exposure 62 4
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    102 MISCELLANEOUS 103-131 Lens Compatibi lity ...104-106 Usable Optional Speedlights 107-111 Optional Accessories 112-11 3 Camera Care ...114-11 5 Notes on Batteries ...11 6 Troubleshooting ...117-120 Glossary ...121- 123 Specifications ...124-128 Index ...129-130 Custom Setting Menu ...131 5
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    Nomenclature Built-in Speed light (p. 38/90) Aperture (p . 61 )/Exposure Compensation button (p. 64)/ Film rewind button (p. 78) Camera strap eyelet Self-timer (p. 40)/AF-Assist Illuminator (p. 50)/ Red -Eye Reduction lamp (p. 93) Flash lock-release (p. 95)/ Flash sync mode button (p. 92) Auto
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    I Exposure mode dial (p. 10) ~ I Film advance mode/ Custom Setting selector (p. 79n2) * Illustration shown is the N75QD. The camera back of the N75 differs from the N75QD. • N75QD only: Data imprint LCD/buttons QUARTZ DATE 1 5 2 -~~~- 6 : ----ED 9 filIDlj SELECT ADJUST 0+-7 1. Date/time LCD 2.
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    LCD PanelNiewfinder Display • LCD panel Self-timer (p. 40) Shutter speed Auto Exposure Bracketing (p. 66) Flash sync mode (p. 92/ 95) Focus area (p. 48) Remote control (p. 84) Apertur e r. Fr. r. ~.~. ooe.o @~: ~. ,~' ~~'- +. m0t.{-0. r. g I' SRLEOAWR ~[]~ :: I]]:: ~~i+iI i[ll~_~'.. _ ~
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    • Viewfinder display p 12mm-fdoiraC. reenfteerre-nWceeigchirtcelde ~ z Battery power (p. 17) Film status r 6~0) ~ .... I Focus area (focus brackets) (p. 28/48) Electronic analog exposure (p. 61)/ Exposure Compensation value display (p. 64) Vari-Brite focus area and warning indications The N75/
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    Auto-Multi Program, 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 settings. See pages 26-27, 35
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    • Point-and-shoot exposure mode A~: AUTO mode (p. 26) Camera automatically controls all the exposure settings. Suitable for taking pictures right away. 2: Portrait mode (p. 35) Use this mode to take portraits. The background is blurred
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    16). ~. o~" ~ fl . """d) ~ fl ~"d) < 2 " @ '" .. "---~--' Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page 18). 3 Open the camera back and install the film (page 20). • When the camera back is closed, the film is automatically advanced and the number of available exposures is displayed in
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    5 Hold the camera properly, compose frame and focus (page 28) by lightly pressing the shutter release button (page 18). .~.. .c~.. ~ i! 6 §c::I Confirm focus indicator. appears without blinking and infocus beep
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    th.e.s.h.u.tte.r 1 Lightly press the shutter release button. Before pressing Lightly pressing • When the focus mode selector is set to AF (autofocus), camera starts to focus on the subject when the shutter release button is lightly pressed (page 28). • Lightly pressing the shutter release button
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    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) 15
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    cover. e • Make sure to firmly close the battery chamber cover until it locks into place. • Incorrect positioning of EB and poles may damage the camera. Check points • We recommend that you take spare batteries with you , especially when travelling . • For the number of film rolls that can be shot
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    the ~ indication. ~ ,--;---F-=_==_ ~~ON .: '. I IB ~ u~~~u Sufficient battery power Insufficient battery power Viewfinder LCD panel Camera's meter on Camera's meter off Meaning ~ (appears) No indication No indication Sufficient battery power.
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    minimum . Check points • Use a G- or D-type AF Nikkor lens to utilise all of this camera's functions. • Make sure to turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. • Avoid direct , and the shutter cannot be released (except in Manual exposure mode). See page 106 for a non-CPU lens. 18
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    3 Detach the lens. • Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the lens clockwise to detach the lens. When camera is left unattended without lens When you leave the camera unattended without a lens attached , be sure to attach the supplied body cap (page 2), or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF
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    Turn the power switch on and load OX-coded film . With OX-coded film, film speed will be set automatically (ISO 25-5000). When the camera back is closed, the film automatically advances and the number of available exposures is displayed in the LCD panel. 1 Turn the power switch on, open
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    E appears in the LCD panel, or Err and E in the LCD panel and 8_ in the viewfinder blink, film is not properly installed . Open the camera back again and reload fi lm by aligning the film leader to the red index mark. 8 blinks in the viewfinder when the film is not
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    stops blinking. When the imprint indicator - appears in the data imprint LCD panel , the setting is complete. Quartz Date power source Batteries in the camera body also power the quartz date. Set the date and t ime after installing batteries for the first time. When changing batteries, date and time
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    BASIC OPERATION 1 This section features the settings for most common picture-taking situations using AUTO mode (A~) to enable easy operation even for beginners. Sh00t'Ing mod esIfunct'Ions expIal'ned IOn th IOS sec Ion are as f0 IIows: Lens attached Focus mode Focus an~a Exposure metering system
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    shutter release button (page 14). NOTE: AF focus mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is set to AF. 2 Set the AF Area mode selector to selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas.
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    not work as expected in the following situations. In such situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 45) or focus on a different with subjects within the focus brackets located at different distances from the camera For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a person
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    lens (3D Matrix Metering is performed)-and makes the calculations necessary to assure correct exposure. This camera ~ II / RF 9F DDD DDDDDDDDDD V II ~ automatically selects Matrix Metering in all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode (page 60). Center-Weighted Metering is selected in
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    mode for various shooti ng situations . See each reference page for operating instructions and details. Symbol Exposure mode A~ AUTO p. 26 ~ :!.. Portrait p. p. 58 M Manual p. 60 Characteristics/Shooting situations The easiest exposure mode for general shooting. Camera controls shutter speed
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    . o Keep your elbow propped against your body for support. o Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still. o Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your left hand to cradle the camera (or lens). NOTE: Camera shake Camera shake is likely to occur when the
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    as follows: "/r,• appears: Subject is in focus. , 1/ blinks: Unable to focus using autofocus. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator (page 50) is automatically activated to guide autofocus (except in iii or .!....:.). t!!11lillJ : : In-focus beep sound can be set not to be emitted
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    the viewfinder, then slowly, fu lly depress the shutter re lease button . With a moving subject, Continuous Servo AF (page 44) activates and camera continuously focuses on the subject. 1 Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button. • When the subject is
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    . (f appears without blinking and disappears when the exposure meter is off.) Make sure the film is completely rewound (E and a are blinking), open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge. oo.millJ 2 : Warning indications in the viewfinder can be set not to appear (p. 74
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    or Night Portrait mode-designed for specific picture-taking situations and photographic images. In Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode (page 56), you can manually set shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the proper aperture. In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode (page 58), you can
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    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)
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    on your subject (where you want the focus) and lightly press the shutter release button. Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject and when the subject is in focus, that focus area is highlighted with Vari-Bright display (p. 9), beep sound is emitted
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    or backlit. • In some shooting situations, especially shooting night scenes, slow shutter speed is selected. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. Use of self-timer or remote control also helps to avoid camera shake. • A wide-angle lens is suited to capturing a wide view of the landscape. NOTE: Vari
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    action. It uses a fast shutter speed suitable for stop-action photography. In Sports mode, Continuous Servo AF (page 44) is automatically activated and the camera continues to focus on the subject without Focus lock (page 52). • Built-in Speedlight does not fire even when the subject is dark or
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    and background. • Use ~ Landscape mode for twilight or nighttime scene without foreground subject. • Use of ISO 400 or faster film speed is recommended. • To avoid camera shake, use a tripod . 37
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    Speedlight is ready to fire, ~ appears without blinking in the viewfinder (when the camera's meter is on). • When you want to take a picture without the flash • The built-in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens with a guide number of 12 (ISO 100, m). When a wide-angle lens of less than
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    may have occurred. Check the flash shooting distance range (page 98) and shoot again. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is automatically activated to guide autofocus. See page 50 for details. NOTE: Continuous use of built-in Speedlight After continuous use of t he built
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    ~ remote control Two-sec. delay release for remote control Check points • Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the self-timer. • To shoot in an exposure mode other than Manual, cover the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece cap DK-5 (page 82) or with your hand before
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    by lightly pressing the shutter release button and fully depress the shutter release button. N • Self-timer shooting cannot be performed unless the camera's shutter can be I released (i.e. when subject cannot be brought into focus with autofocus). 15 • Once the self-timer is activated, the
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    Imprinting Date/Time (N7SQD only) You can imprint the following date information on your picture: Year/ Month/ Day, Day/ Hour/ Minute, Month/ DaylYear or Day/ MonthlYear. See page 22 to set date and time 1 Push MODE button to select available imprinting displays. (Example: year 2003, April 1,
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    FOCUS OPERATION This section features detailed descriptions of focusing operations. • Focus mode • Focus area mode • AF-Assist Illuminator • Focus lock
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    Auto-Servo AF (Sing le Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF) and Manual focus, are available with the N75/N75QO. • Autofocus • With the focus mode selector set to AF, lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject at the focus area (page 9/ 48) and causes
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    , set the switch/ring to M to focus manually. If M/A (autofocus with manual priority) is available with your lens, Manual focus is possible either with the switch/ring set to M or M/A. See the instruction manual of your lens for details. Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode
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    using the center foc us area, or Single Area Mode, where you focus manually using the selected focus area. ~ Tip Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is useful when you want the camera to take automatic control over focus operations, or when shooting a moving subject. Dynamic AF
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    area is highlighted with the Vari-Bright display (p. 9). • In Continuous Servo AF, focus is not locked and camera continuously focuses on the subject (see page 44) . • When focus mode is set to Manual [-)1[ . ): Center Area Mode Focus is obtained on ly at the center focus area when the AF Area mode
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    Focus Area Selection This camera's five focus areas cover a wide frame area, and you with the focus [3 mode set to autofocus, and Single Area mode is selected with the focus mode set to manual. • Focus Area selector is locked and focus area cannot be selected when AF Area mode other than Ec)3
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    center. When exposure mode is set to P, 5 , A or M , or in manual focus, selected focus area remains. • When exposure mode is changed within '8' and any mode is changed within P, 5 , A and M in autofocus, or in manual focus, selected focus area remains . • Select the focus area while exposure meter
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    of the usable AF Nikkor lens is 24200mm. • The distance range of the AF-Assist Illuminator is approx. 0.5-3m (1.6-9.8 ft.). Autofocus using the camera 's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting with some lenses at a shooting distance less than 1m (page 51). • When the optional
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    5-4.5 ED AF 20-35mm f/2. B IF AF 24-B5mm f/2. B-4 IF AF 24-120mm f/ 3.5-5.6 IF AF Micro 70-1BOmm fl4.5-5.6 ED • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with following lens at a shooting distance within 1.5m (4.9 ft .) at telephoto due to vignetting. AF-S 2B-70mm
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    release button again. 2 Confirm focus indicator e, compose while lightly pressing the shutter release button and shoot. • After you have locked focus, do not change the camera-to-subject distance. 52
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    EXPOSURE MODE This section describes how to take pictures in each exposure mode. • Auto-Multi Program • Shutter-Priority Auto • Aperture-Priority Auto • Manual
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    Auto-Multi Program P: Auto-Multi Program The camera automatically controls exposure to achieve correct exposure in any shooting situation . For more complex shooting , use Flexible Program (page 55) , Exposure Compensation (page 64) or
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    Difference between '8' (AUTO mode) and P (Auto-Multi Program) Although exposure controls are the same, with Auto-Mu lti Program , you can select functions such as Flexible Program, Exposure Compensation , Auto Exposure Bracketing, Multiple Exposure (page 69) or Slow Sync flash (page 92) for more
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    Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode Fast shutter speed 1/500 sec. s: Shutter-Priority Auto Enables you to manually set the desi red shutter speed (30-1/2 000 sec.); th e camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide correct exposure. • S (Shutter-Priority Auto) can on ly be used with
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    when you lightly press the shutter ~ release button . Use the Speedlight (pages 95/ 107). Check point • If - - (Long Time exposure) is selected in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is changed to Shutter-Priority Auto without cancelling - - , - - blinks and the shutter locks. To shoot in
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    Auto Exposure Mode Small aperture f/ 32 A: Aperture-Priority Auto Enables you to set the desired aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) manually. The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure. • A (Aperture-Priority Auto) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such
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    2 Set the aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) by rotating the Command Dial. • H: FS.5 '~I: I~ 1~Overexposure • ~ 0 FS.5 ~ Underexposure 3 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot. • When the subject is too dark or too bright, one of the following warning indications will appear in
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    to M. • Metering system automatically switches to Center-Weighted from Matrix in Manual exposure mode. • When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached, F- LCD panel and viewfinder. Set/confirm aperture with the lens aperture ring . Camera's exposure meter cannot be used . See page 106 for details. Center
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    shutter speed and aperture) and the correct exposure. The electronic analog exposure display blinks when the subject brightness is beyond the camera's exposure range. (Electronic analog exposure display is not available with Long Time exposure.) The following examples show electronic analog exposure
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    more than 30 sec. When the exposure mode dial is set to M (Manual), set the shutter speed indication to - - (next after 30 sec.) function is useful for shooting nighttime scenes or stars. ~ Tip In Long Time exposure, camera shake can be reduced by using the Self-Timer (page 40) or Remote Control (
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    ADVANCED OPERATION This section features descriptions of operations using the N75/N75QD's advanced functions. • Exposure Compensation • Auto Exposure Bracketing • Multiple Exposure
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    use the Exposure Compensation function. This can be useful when intentionally achieving underor overexposure to obtain a specific photographic effect. This camera offers compensation of -3 EV to +3 EV in 1/2 steps. • Exposure Compensation can be set in P, S, A and Vari-Program . ~ Tip Compensate
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    NOTE: Setting Exposure Compensation Normally, you should compensate exposure to the + side when the background is brighter than your main subject, or to the - side when the background is darker. 2 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot. • To cancel Exposure Compensation, rotate the
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    you to shoot in selected compensated EV values (maximum of ±2 EV) shifting from the automatic'ally set proper exposure (or selected exposure in Manual exposure mode) for three shots each time the shutter is released . • Auto Exposure Bracketing is avai lable in P, 5 , A and M exposure modes. ~ Tip
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    • When the bracketing value is set (and wh ile the exposure meter is on), Iil:tj appears and IB blinks in the LCD panel , and IB and electronic analog exposure e display blink in the viewfinder. • Bracketing value can be confirmed by pressing the button. • Shutter speed and aperture in P, aperture
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    Auto Exposure Bracketing-continued • If the Exposure Compensation function (page 64) is also set, bracketing will be 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). • If the end of the film
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    Multiple Exposure Multiple Exposure consists of two or more exposures of one or more subjects in the same frame. • Multiple Exposure can be set in P, S, A and M exposure modes. 1 Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the multiple exposure " button so ~ appears in the LCD panel. The display
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    Multiple Exposure-continued Standard compensation value in multiple exposure Number of exposures Two Three Four Eight or nine Compensation value -1 .0 EV -1.5 EV -2.0 EV -3.0 EV Exposure Compensation is necessary depending on the number of exposures in multiple exposure since more than one image
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    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.
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    Menu/Features of Custom Setting • Creating Custom Setting 1 Set the Custom Setting selector to CSM and select a menu number by rotating the Command Dial. 2 • 12 menus ( 1to 12) are available. Select the desired option number by pressing the ID button. • The option number changes as you press the If)
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    • Cancelling Custom Setting aSet the Custom Setting selector to CSM and press the and ~ buttons simultaneously for more than two sec . • All the Custom Settings are canceled and reset to their initial factory settings. 00J,'ililll disappears from the LCD panel. • Each Custom Setting can be canceled
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    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 28, 41 , 84) Options: D: Activated (initial setting) :: Disabled At initial setting , beep sound is emitted when focus is
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    5. Auto Exposure Lock when shutter release button is lightly pressed (page 80) Z Options: D: Disabled (initial setting) E I: Activated bJ At initial setting, Auto Exposure Lock can be performed by pressing the CD button. However, Auto Exposure can be set to be locked by light ly pressing t he
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    Menu/Features of Custom Setting-continued 9. Self-timer duration (page 40) Options 2 : 2 sec. :a : 10 sec. (initial setting) 5 : 5 sec. 20 : 20 sec. :a.Standby duration for the remote control operation (page 84) Options : : 1 min. (initial setting) 5 : 5 min. :a : 10 min. : :'LCD illuminates
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS This section describes other useful camera functions and information. • Film rewind • Film advance mode • Diopter adjustment • Viewfinder accessories • Available mode combinations
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    LCD panel and 8 in the viewfinder. (E appears without blinking and 8 disappears when the exposure meter is off.) Make sure E and 8 are blinking , open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge. If film does not start to rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll • When battery
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    as you keep the shutter release button fully pressed. Continuous shooting cannot be performed in flash photography. Film advance speed is tested using camera settings of focus mode M, exposure mode M, shutter speed 1/ 125 sec. or faster, aperture other than maximum, at normal temperature of 20°C/68
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    Auto Exposure Lock When you want to control the exposure of a specific area within a scene, measure the exposure on that area and press the f:1D button to lock the exposure, then recompose the picture. This function is useful when there is a pronounced difference between the brightness of an area
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    2 While keeping the CD button pressed, recompose, focus and shoot. ~ 5 : Auto Exposure Lock can be set to be activated by lightly pressing the shutter release button (p. 75). ~ 6 : Auto Exposure Lock and Autofocus lock can be set to be activated simultaneously by pressing the 00 button (p. 75). NOTE
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    slide down the eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens. • To reattach the rubber eyecup after removing the DK-5 or eyepiece correction lens, make sure the "Nikon DK-16" stamp is at the bottom. 82
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    Field Preview Electronic preview function is available with this camera. Depress the depthof-field preview button to confirm Auto exposure mode, and down to the aperture selected in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. By looking through the viewfinder, the approximate depth of field with
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    immediately after (~) or two sec. after (~) the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed. • Once remote control operation is set, the camera remains ready to receive a signal from the remote control unit for 1 min. If no signal is sent for 1 min., the remote control mode is
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    , it remains in standby mode. 2. Autofocus activated by lightly pressing shutter release button on the camera body before remote control operation: Lightly press the shutter release button on the camera body while the remote control is standing by to achieve focus. Once focus is achieved, focus
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    interference from st ray light and achieve correct exposure. • The shooting distance for remote control operation is within 5m directly in front of the camera. To shoot beyond the shooting distance of the remote control, use the self-timer (page 40). Remote control operation cannot be performed when
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    • Changing battery inside the remote control unit ~s::; ~s:::; 1 While keeping the battery holder release lever pressed as the arrow on the remote control unit .. ~: indicates to release the lock, pull out the battery holder from the remote control unit. 2 Remove the used battery. 3 Insert
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    Available Mode Combinations The following chart lists available modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as a .G.- .o.r .D.-t.yp.e..le.n.s .is.a.t.ta.c.he.d Exposure mode "8' .~ J:. iii ~ ~ ~ p S A M AF-Asslst Illuminator 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 Flexible Program 0 - - Exposure compensation - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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    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
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    in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes This camera is equipped with a built-in Speedlight that provides an angle of coverage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of 12/39 (ISO 100 used and the exposure mode is set to Manual, TTL Auto Flash mode automatically changes to Standard TTL Flash. *2 To cancel
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    , without the Distance Information added to the 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fi ll -Flash, can be performed with a combination of the I N75/ N75QD camera and CPU Nikkor lens other than DI G-type. 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash together with Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash is called Automatic
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    the flash sync mode button O . EJ /0 :Front-Curtain Sync (Normal Sync) Set the flash sync mode to Front-Curtain Sync for normal flash photography. The camera's shutter speed is automatically set between 1/60-1 / 90 sec. for flash photography in 'g' or Z , and to 1/90 sec. in ~ , P or A exposure mode
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    button . • If iii or .!....:. is set when the built-in Speedlight is in the up position , flash is automatically canceled. • To cancel Flash Cancel, turn camera power off, change the exposure mode or turn attached optional Speedlight on. 93
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    Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is selected, the Red-Eye Reduction lamp lights for approx. 1 sec. before the flash fires. Do not move the camera or let the subject move until the shutter is released . (Red-Eye Reduction is not recommended in shooting situations where shutter release is your top
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    8 is displayed in the LCD panel ; in r::J , ~ is displayed. • When the Speedlight is ready to fire , ~ appears without blinking in the viewfinder (when the camera 's meter is on). • Press the Speedlight down gently until it clicks into place to retract it. 2 Set the flash sync mode by rotating the
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    Using Built-In Speedlight-continued • If IiiiiiI or ~ is set when the built-in Speedlight is in the up position , flash is automatically canceled. • Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash is selected in exposure modes other than M and Standard TTL Flash is selected for M exposure mode. See page 91 for
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    distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again. • When the subject is dark, the AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on to guide autofocus. See page 50 for details. • Available shutter speed and aperture in each exposure mode • In Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction or
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    8m/2.0-2 .6 ft . • The maximum flash shooting distance can also be calculated by dividing the guide number by the selected aperture value. Example: When f/2.8 is selected with ISO 100 film using the camera's built-in = Speedlight, the maximum flash shooting distance will be: 12/2.8 approx. 4.2m or
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    • Available flash sync mode combinations Exposure mode mAutoFlash Front-Curtain Sync Red-Eye Reduction ~ CD © 0 .~ .!: CD © 0 iii - - - ,'r., CD © 0 ~ - - - I::l CD - - p CD 0 0 S CD 0 0 A CD 0 0 M Exposure mode ® Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Slow Sync
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    Using Built-In Speedlight-continued • Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight 28mm to 200mm non-zoom CPU Nikkor lenses, AF 300mm f/4 ED and AF-S 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
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    With color slide film Lens Limitations AF 18-3Smm 1/3.S-4.S 3Smm local length at 0.9m (3.0 ft.) or longer shooting distance AF 20-3Smm 1/2.8 3Smm local length at 2m (6.6 ft.) or longer shooting distance AF 24-8Smm 1/2.8-4 3Smm or longer local length; and at 3Smm, 1m (3.3 ft.) or longer
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    Basics of the relationship between focus and depth of field are explained in this section . • Depth of field When focusing , depth of field should be considered . Depth of field is the zone of sharpest focus in front of and behind the subject on which the lens is focused . It varies according to
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    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 03
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    a CPU Nikkor lens (except IX-Nikkor) with this camera. G- or D-type AF lenses give you access to all available functions. ~ Lens/accessories Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Manual with Any mode Autolocus electronic Manual other than rangelinder M M Matrix Center- 3025- 25
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    Manual. *2 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached. *3 This camera is compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens. *4 The camera Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture shou ld be selected from the camera body. Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not need to be set
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    When a non-CPU lens is attached Set exposure mode to M with a non-CPU lens. (When other modes are selected , shutter cannot be 1(, released .) The camera's exposure meter cannot be Ie'S Lf- - '\ used and the aperture cannot be set using the Command Dial when using non-CPU lenses. F- appears in
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    Speedlight Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash withm Non-TTL Auto flash Multi Sensor*1 Manual Repeating Flash Rear- Curtain Sync*2 Red-Eye Reduction*2 SB-80DX, SB to Standard TTL Flash (page 91). *2 Can be set from camera. *3 Wireless Slave Flash can be performed. Shutter speed is automatically
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    Usable Optional Speedlights-continued • Accessory shoe • An optional Speedlight, f.e. SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-23 or SB-22s can be attached directly to the accessory shoe of the N75/N75QD without a cord. This accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock which prevents
  • Nikon 1722NCP | Instruction Manual - Page 109
    is selected or Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is activated. With other optional Speedlights, the AF-Assist Illuminator on the camera emits light. o Set the exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual to take flash pictures with flash mode other than TIL auto (non-TIL auto or
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    's exposure mode to 5 , A or M. • When the attached optional Speed light is turned on while Flash Cancel mode is selected on the camera, the Flash Cancel indication in the LCD panel disappears and attached Speedlight will fire flash . With some optional Speedlights, the Flash Cancel indication does
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    the Speedlight may not pop up all the way. NOTE: Flash attachments made by manufacturers other than Nikon Use only Nikon Speedlights. Other units may damage the camera's electrical circuit due to incompatible voltage requirements (not compatible with 250V or higher), electric contact alignment or
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    also be used when you want to be in the photograph. You can also use the remote control instead of a cable release to reduce camera shake. Eyepiece correction lenses • Eyepiece correction lenses enable near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to suit their vision , and can
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    . Note that when special filters available from manufacturers other than Nikon are used, autofocus or the electronic rangefinder may not operate with a guide number of 22/ 72 (manual flash, 35mm zoom-head position, ISO 100, m/ft. , 20°C/6S0F). When used with the N75/N75QD camera, flash photography
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    with pure water to remove salt, and then dry it with a dry cloth. NEVER use organic solvents like t hinner or benzene. They may damage the camera. • Cleaning mirror and lens Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the mirror or lens. To remove fingerprints or smudges from the lens
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    occasionally since it does not absorb moisture effectively after a while. • Leaving the camera unused for a long period of time may cause mould to grow and result in . Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of the camera other than as specified in this manual. 115
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    batteries well with a dry cloth before installing. • Use fresh batteries at low temperatures Battery power diminishes at extremely low temperatures and the camera may not function properly with old batteries. Use a fresh set of batteries at low temperatures, keep spare batteries warm , and use them
  • Nikon 1722NCP | Instruction Manual - Page 117
    Troubleshooting Auto Flash mode to TIL, or set the in '8' ,Vari-Program or camera's exposure P mode. mode to S, A or M. ~ appears CAiI appears w power on again. If this warning appears frequently, contact i authorized Nikon dealer or service center. :Ii f - - blinks f- - blinks • Non-CPU
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    Troubleshooting-continued E appears Err and E blink E blinks when exposure meter is turned on blinks • Film remains in the • Remove the film cartridge. 31 camera after film rewind is complete. • blinks • Autofocus is not • Focus manually. 29 possible. H : appears • Overexposure • In P mode,
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    LCD panel - IViewfinderl Cause I Remedy I Page 4 or • blinks • Subject brightness is • When the subject is bright, use 61 (in M exposure beyond camera's NO filter and when the subject mode) exposure range. is dar!
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    Troubleshooting- continued LCD panel I Viewfinder I Cause - ~ blinks • Flash has fired at full warning appears frequently, contact authorized Nikon dealer or service center. In certain cases, due to static electricity, the N75/N75QD's microcomputer may turn the camera off, even with fresh ,
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    one-second shutter speed and an aperture of f/1.4 is defined as EV1 . The camera can be used only within the EV range of the exposure meter. For example, Timing of the flash so it coincides with release of _lliI the camera's shutter. There are two types of synchronization: Front-Curtain Sync,
  • Nikon 1722NCP | Instruction Manual - Page 122
    distance from the principal point to the focal point. In 35mm-format cameras, lenses with a focal length of approx. 50mm are called normal (See "Rear-Curtain Sync".) Guide number The guide number indicates the power of a flash in relation to ISO film speed. The guide number of the built-in
  • Nikon 1722NCP | Instruction Manual - Page 123
    ISO film speed The international standard for representing film sensitivity. The higher the number, the greater the sensitivity, and vice versa. A film speed of ISO 200 is twice as sensitive as ISO 100, and half that of ISO 400 film . Vignetting Progressively diminished illumination on the film
  • Nikon 1722NCP | Instruction Manual - Page 124
    Specifications Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with electronically Priority Auto M: Manual Picture format 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling, AF contacts) Lens Nikkor and Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount" •
  • Nikon 1722NCP | Instruction Manual - Page 125
    Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-Assist Illuminator (approx. 0.5m-3m [1.6-9 .8 ft.]) • Detection range: EV -1 to EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature) Lens servo AF: Auto-Servo AF: camera Center-Weighted Metering: automatically selected with Manual exposure mode • Spot Metering: in
  • Nikon 1722NCP | Instruction Manual - Page 126
    activated • In P, S, A, M : Activated by pressing flash lock-release button Guide number: 12/39 (at ISO 100, m/ft .); flash coverage: 28mm or longer and CPU Nikkor lens other than O/G-type (except in Manual exposure mode) • Standard TTL: in Manual exposure mode • Film speed range in TTL auto flash
  • Nikon 1722NCP | Instruction Manual - Page 127
    film: ISO 32 to 3200 DX-coded film Display mode: Year/ Month/ Day, Day/ Hour/ Minute, No Imprint, Month/ DaylYear and Day/ MonthlYear Camera back Hinged back with film confirmation window N75QD: data imprint LCD panel/buttons Power source Two 3V CR2 lithium batteries Power switch Power ON and
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    SpecificationS-continued Battery power confirmation In LCD panel and viewfinder, with exposure meter on LCD panel Viewfinder
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    mode 24. 44-45. 88. 104 Focus Tracking 44. 122 Front-Curtain Sync 39. 92. 94. 99. 109. 122 G G-type Nikkor lens 18. 104-105 Guide number 38. 90. 98. 122 129
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    exposure mode 10. 27. 32. 60-62. 88. 97. 99 Manual focus 25. 45 Manual focus with electronic rangefinder .. . 45 Matrix Metering 26. 32 Maximum aperture 58. 60. 110 Metering system 26. 32. 60. 88. 104 Minimum aperture ... 19. 54.
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    Custom Setting Menu Function ,, Beep sound Options .u" ' . . . Activated (initial setting) Disabled 2 ... Warning indications in the viewfinder u" .. Displayed (initial setting) Dff :I Bracketing order "....u . Metered value, under, over (initial setting) Under, metered value, over Focus
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    No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION . Nikon NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU , TOKYO 100-8331 , JAPAN Printed in
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