Nikon 28-80MM Instruction 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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    Batteries and Check Battery Power 16-17 2. Mount Lens ...18-19 3. Load Film...20-21 4. Set Date and Time (N75QD only 22 BASIC OPERATION 1 23-31 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
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    Mode 79 Auto Exposure Lock Lenses with Bui lt-In Speed light 100-101 About Depth of Field 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
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    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 Exposure Bracketing (p. 66)/ Multiple Exposure (p. 69)/ Film rewind
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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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    (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~_~'.. _ ~ Beep sound (p. 28
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    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/ N75QD employs the
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    or blur the subject. A:Aperture-Priority Auto (p. 58) You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. Lets you determine depth of the in-focus area. M: Manual (p. 60) Shutter speed and aperture are set manually. Suitable for taking photographs with unique effects
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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 to accentuate your main subject. iii : Landscape mode (p. 35)
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    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 the LCD panel. 4 Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus) (page
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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 sound is emitted, and slowly depress the shutter c release button (page 30). ~ Ii:
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    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 activates the indications in
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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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    u~~~u Sufficient battery power Insufficient battery power Viewfinder LCD panel Camera's meter on Camera's meter off Meaning ~ (appears) No indication No LCD panel and viewfinder. Shutter speed and aperture (F- - when lens is not attached) indications in the LCD panel automatically turn off
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    is D-type Nikkor lens), with aperture ring G-type Nikkor lens The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera body. Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not need to be set to minimum . Check points • Use a G- or D-type AF Nikkor lens to utilise all
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    and mount t he lens to the camera body. • Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens anticlockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch the lens release button.) • With CPU Nikkor lens w ith aperture ring
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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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    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 Exposure mode Flash sync mode Film advance mode Custom setting G-type AF Nikkor (p. 18) AF (autofocus
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    selector to AF (autofocus). • Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position . • To focus, lightly press the 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
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    Autofocus may 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 subject located at the same distance, use focus within the focus brackets located at different distances from the camera For example,
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    when you use a G- or D-type Nikkor 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
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    instructions and details. Symbol Exposure mode A~ AUTO p. 26 ~ :!.. Portrait Portrait p. 7 p Auto - Multi Program p. 54 5 Shutter- Priori ty Auto p. 56 A Apertu re-Priority Auto p. 58 M Manual p. 60 Characteristics/Shooting situations The easiest exposure mode for general shooting. Camera
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    focuses the camera on the subject. 1 Hold the camera properly. 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
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    blinks 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
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    in 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
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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 O-type Nikkor lenses, the N75/ N75QO camera performs 25-segment Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports 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
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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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    gives you the option to choose from Portrait, Landscape, CloseUp, Sports or Night Portrait mode-designed for specific picture-taking situations and . is blinking in the viewfinder, the camera is unable to focus using autofocus. 2 Confirm that focus indicator. appears and slowly depress the shutter
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    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-Program Flexible Program (page 55), Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 66) and Multiple Exposure (page 69) cannot be performed in
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    of self-timer or remote control also helps to avoid camera shake. • Effect is maximized at minimum focusing distance of the lens in use. When using a zoom lens, use telephoto zoom position. • For more professional uses, Micro-Nikkor lenses are recommended . •~ :Sports mode Use this mode to freeze
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    mode Use this mode for subjects with an evening or night background. Night Portrait mode captures all the lighting in the scene, including the foreground subject and background. • Use ~ Landscape mode for twilight or nighttime scene without foreground subject. •
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    the camera's guide number of 12 (ISO 100, m). When a wide-angle lens of less than 28mm focal length is used in flash photography using the built-in Speedlight, the flash may not reach the peripheral area and may resu lt in a dark picture. • Using CPU Nikkor lenses such as a G- or D-type Nikkor lens
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    , then compose, focus and take the • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is automatically activated to guide autofocus. See page 50 for details. • Be sure to remove (or store) the lens hood before flash shooting. • Some lenses have limitations using the built-in Speedlight and may
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    reduce camera shake Manual, cover the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece cap DK-5 (page 82) or with your hand before pressing the shutter release button to prevent interference from stray light and achieve correct exposure. • Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocus
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    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 shutter will release in 10 seconds. The
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    imprinted on the picture. Select no imprint) to cancel data imprint. Compatible film speeds for data imprinting are IS032-3200. 2 Compose picture, focus and fully depress the shutter release button to take a picture with the imprinted date/time. • Data imprint indicator - blinks for approx. two
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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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    Mode Two focus modes, autofocus using the 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
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    the instruction manual of your lens for details. Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to M. The focus can be confirmed with . indication in the viewfinder. The Electronic Rangefinder works with most Nikkor lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated manually) having
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    Mode with Center-Subject Priority, where the camera selects center focus area, or Dynamic AF Mode, where you select the desired focus area. When the focus mode is set to M (manual focu s), you can select either Center Area Mode, where you focus manually using the center foc us area, or Single Area
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    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 selector is set to either
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    re liably provide sharp focus without use of focus lock .(p.a.g.e.5.2 1 Set the AF Area mode selector to fS I:(ll . 11) • Dynamic AF Mode is selected 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
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    or Vari-Program from P, 5 , A or M in auto focus, focus area resets to the center. When exposure 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 is on. Focus area cannot be selected when exposure meter
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    shutter release button is pressed lightly, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on and enables autofocus operation in a dark environment. AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in the following situations: Focus mode is autofocus, AF Nikkor lens is used, subject is dark and
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    lens at a shooting distance within 1.5m (4.9 ft .) at telephoto due to vignetting. AF-S 2B-70mm f/2. B IF-ED at 70mm (usable at approx. 1m [3 .3 ft .] or longer shooting distance at wideang le) • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with I following lenses
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    subject that's framed outside of the N75/N75QO's five focus areas. ~ Tip Focus lock is best suited for a photograph where composition is your top priority, and in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 25) . 1 Position the focus area on the subject and lightly press the shutter
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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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    ) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as G- or D-type Nikkor (page 104). ~ Tip Auto-Multi Program is best suited for snapshots. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to P. NOTE: CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum
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    Exposure (page 69) or Slow Sync flash (page 92) for more flexible shooting. In Auto-Multi Program, however, the built-in Speedlight does not pop up automatically with a dark or backlit subject. 2 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot. • When the subject is too dark or too bright, one
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    . 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 a CPU Nikkor lens such as G- or D-type Nikkor (page 104). ~ Tip
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    2Overexposure • 125 L 0 +2 1 ~I~I~- ~ Underexposure 3 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator . and shoot. • When the subject is too dark or too (Long Time exposure) is selected in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is changed to Shutter-Priority Auto without cancelling - - , - - blinks
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    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 as G- or D-type Nikkor (page 104). • In flash photography, varying
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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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    sec.) and aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) manually. • Non-CPU lenses (page 106) can only be used in Manual exposure mode. ~ Tip Manual exposure mode. • When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached, F- appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder. Set/confirm aperture with the lens aperture ring . Camera
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    Nikkor lenses other than G-type Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum (largest f-number) . When the lens subject brightness is beyond the camera's exposure range. (Electronic exposure display indications: 3 Compose picture, focus and shoot. • If the subject
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    exposure mode dial is set to M (Manual), set the shutter speed indication to - or stars. ~ Tip In Long Time exposure, camera shake can be reduced by using the Self-Timer the aperture. 3 Compose picture, focus and shoot. • Depressing the shutter • Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 66) cannot be
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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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    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 Command Dial while pressing the ID button to reset the compensation value to D.D. In
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    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 Bracketing is useful in selecting one
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    -2 .0, +2.0 ~ 3 : Bracketing order can be set to change from negative EV value to positive EV value (p. 74). 2 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot. • Each time the shutter release button is depressed , correct EV, under EV, and over EV exposure are performed in that order while
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    back on. Electronic analog exposure display (Example: bracketing value 1.0, in A mode) First shot (correct EV) Second shot (under EV) Third shot (over EV) 3 Auto Exposure Bracketing is completed and automatically canceled when the th ird shot is taken. • rn:H and ~ in the LCD panel and ~ and the
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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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    than one image is exposed in the same frame. 3 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot. • The first shot is taken and ~ and frame Dial while pressing the button so ~ disappears from the LCD panel, set Auto Exposure Bracketing, or set the exposure mode to '8' or Vari-Program. Film
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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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    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 achieved in autofocus, during self-timer or two-sec. remote control operation. Th is
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    o. AE-L button (pages 52/80) Options D: Auto Exposure lock only (initial setting) I: AEiAF simultaneous lock c: AF operation only starts by pressing CD button At initial setting, on ly Auto Exposure is locked when the CD button is pressed. However, Auto Exposure and autofocus can be set to be locked
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    activates the LCD illuminator. However, it can be set to be activated with a press of any button . :c.AF-Assist Illuminator activation (page 50) Options 0: Activated (initial setting) I: Disabled Note that AF-Assist Illuminator of the optional Speedlight cannot be turned off with this option. 76
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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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    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°F, with
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    , the exposure metering system automatically changes to CenterWeighted Metering when Auto Exposure lock is performed. However, it can be set to the measured focus area differs with the AF Area mode selected . • When Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority (p. 47) or Dynamic AF Mode with
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    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: When AF
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    until the focus brackets or Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provide a viewfinder diopter lens, remove the rubber eyecup and 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
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    Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. By looking through the viewfinder, the approximate depth of field with the given aperture can be confirmed . Check point Electronic preview function is executed when CPU Nikkor lens is attached. It cannot be performed with non-CPU lenses (p. 106). 83
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    or disappears from the LCD panel. • The remote control cannot be operated unless the camera's shutter can be released (i.e. when subject is not in focus with autofocus). • After the shutter is released , the camera remains ready to receive another signal from the remote control unit for 1 minute
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    Shutter is released when (or two sec. after) the subject is in focus. However, when focus cannot be achieved, 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
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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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    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 0 - Exposure mode "8' .:l iii ~ ~ ~ p S A Auto Exposure Bracketil1ll
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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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    Pre-Flash'2) CPU Nikkor lens other than D/Gtype (except AF Nikkor for F3AF) Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash" (with Monitor Pre-Flash'2) Non-CPU Nikkor lens Standard TIL'3 ' 1 When built-in Speedlight is used and the exposure mode is set to Manual, TTL Auto Flash mode automatically changes
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    , 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 output, underexposure may have occurred. Check the focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range (p. 98) and shoot again. 91
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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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    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 in shooting situations where shutter release is your top priority.) • With some lenses, light from the Red-Eye Reduction lamp may not reach the subject's eyes
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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
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 97
    flash output. This may indicate underexposure has occurred. Check the focus 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
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 98
    aperture setting . ISO film speed Guide number m/ft. Aperture value 25 6/ 20 - 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 50 100 200 400 800 8.5/28 12/39 17/56 24/79 34 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 =
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 99
    • 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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    or shooting distance. NOTE: Using built-in Speedlight • Make sure to remove the lens hood. • The built- in Speed light cannot be used with zoom lenses set to Macro in wideangle. • AF-S 17-35mm fl2 .B ED zoom lens cannot be used with the built-in Speedlight. • Vignetting is reduced with regular
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 101
    fll.4 0.9m (3.0 ft.) or longer shooting distance AF-S 28-70mm 1/2.8 ED 50mm or longer local length; and at SOmm, I .Sm (4.9 ft.) or longer shooUng distance AF 28-80mm fl3.3-S.6G At 28mm, 0.8m (2.6 ft.) or longer shooting distance AF 28-100mm fl3.S-S.6G At 28mm, 2m (6.6 ft.) or longer shooting
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    , 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 shooting distance, focal length and, above all, aperture. Smaller apertures (larger f-numbers) will produce a deeper depth
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 103
    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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    Compatibility Use 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
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    Nikkor except AF-S 17-35mm f12.80 IF-ED, AF-S 24-85mm fI3.5-4.56 IF-ED and AF-S 28-70mm f12.80 IF-ED. *7 With maximum effective aperture of f15.6 or faster *8 With maximum aperture of f15.6 or faster *9 Some lenses/accessories cannot be attached. (See page 106.) *10 With exposure mode set to Manual
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    to the N751N75QD The following non-CPU Nikkor lensesl accessories cannot be attached to the N75/ N75QD (otherwise camera body or lens may be damaged): • TC -16A Teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • 400mm fl4 .5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8 and 1200mm f/ 11 with Focusing Unit AU-1 • Fisheye 6mm fl5.6 , 7.5mm
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 107
    lens is attached. :s::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-28 autofocus can only be used when an AF Micro-Nikkor (60mm, 10Smm, 200mm and 70-180mm) is attached. *6 TTL Auto
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 108
    without a cord. This accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock which prevents accidental drop when a Speedlight with a safetylock pin (SB-80DX, SB-30, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25 or SB-22s) is attached. • Remove accessory shoe cover when attaching an optional Speedlight to the accessory shoe
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 109
    AF, an AF Nikkor lens is attached , the subject is dark and center focus area 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
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 110
    the attached optional Speedlight is not set to TIL Auto Flash. Set the Speedlight flash mode to TIL, or set the camera's exposure mode to 5 , A or M. are using a lens with a maximum aperture smaller than that listed above, the automatically controlled aperture range is from the lens' maximum to
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 111
    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
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 112
    in the camera body] with lens when you need eyepiece correction over -1 .5 to +0.8m-1 that can be adjusted using the N75/ N75QD's diopter adjustment lever. The rubber eyecup cannot be used together with the eyepiece correction lenses. Lenses • A wide variety of AF lenses- wideangle, telephoto, zoom
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 113
    other than Nikon are used, autofocus or the batteries with a guide number of 3S/ 125 (manual flash, 35mm zoom-head position, Auto Flash is possible. Soft case (CF-63) • Camera case CF-63 is available for this camera . The camera body fits inside the case with AF 2S-S0mm f/3.3-5.6G or smaller lens
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 114
    . To remove fingerprints or smudges from the lens' surface, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner. • Do not subject the camera or lens to strong vibration or shock Do not drop the camera body and lens or hit them against a hard surface as this
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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 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 117
    Troubleshooting fEE blinks fEE blinks • CPU Nikkor lens other • Set lens to minimum 19, than G-type is not set to aperture. 105 its minimum aperture. fEE blinks fEE and ~ • Attached Speedlight is • Set the Speedlight flash 110 blink not set at TIL Auto Flash mode to TIL, or set the in '8'
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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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    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!
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 120
    . If the warning indication remains, or this 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 , properly installed batteries. For the same reason, the
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 121
    functions. AF Nikkor (including G- and O-type AF Nikkor) and AI -P-Nikkor lenses have built an aperture of f/1.4 is defined as EV1 . The camera can be used only within the EV range of the exposure from EV1 to EV20 at ISO 100 with an f/1.4 lens. Exposure See the column on page 32. Exposure bracketing
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 122
    without changing focus are called zoom lenses. Focus Tracking Enables the camera to analyse the speed of a moving subject according to the focus data detected, and to obtain correct focus by anticipating the subject's position-at the exact moment of exposure. Lock-OnTM Autofocus keeps focus firmly
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 123
    two kinds of vignetting-natural vignetting caused by the lens, and vignetting that is caused by improper use of accessories such as a lens hood or filter. Metering system See the column on down to 30 sec. (in Auto-Multi Program, Aperture-Priority Auto) or 1 sec. (in t:::I Night Portrait mode). 123
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    Night Portrait mode) P: Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Program possible) S: Shutter-Priority Auto A: Aperture-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 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 125
    phase detection, 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 automatically chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 126
    by pressing flash lock-release button Guide number: 12/39 (at ISO 100, m/ft .); flash coverage: 28mm or longer lens; film speed range: ISO 25 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: ISO
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 127
    amount or other operating conditions); dimensions: approx. 60 x 28 x 7mm or 2.4 x 1.1 x 0.3 in. 0N e ld preview button Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field auto exposure bracketing, multiple exposure, flash sync mode, focus DaylYear and Day/ MonthlYear Camera back Hinged back with
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 128
    ) Approx. 12 (18) Approx. 7 (10) Tripod socket Dimensions (W x H x D) We ig h t (without batteries) Optional exclusive accessories Autofocus operation using an AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G lens, covering the full range from infinity (~) to the closest distance and back to infinity (~) before
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 129
    shooting distance range ........98. 121 ; ::::~b:;~O 9.2 Focus brackets (area) ..........8. 9. 28. 46-49 : Focus Lock 25. 52 :. Focus 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
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    60-62. 88. 97. 99 Manual focus 25. 45 Manual focus with electronic rangefinder .. . 45 s Self-timer 40-41 Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode .......... 10. 27. 32. 56-57.88. 97.99 46-47 Single-frame shooting 79 Single Servo AF 44 Slow Sync flash 92. 99. 123 Spot
  • Nikon 28-80MM | Instruction Manual - Page 131
    . Metered value, under, over (initial setting) Under, metered value, over Focus area illumination '-I .u" .. Automatically illuminated for low light (initial setting) '. Canceled c : Always illuminated 5 Auto Exposure Lock when shutter release button is lightly pressed .u" ' . . . Disabled
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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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