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    Instruction Manual E
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    new and innovative features, you should thoroughly read the instruction material provided. Experiment, enjoy - your personal experience will provide you with the ultimate education. You'll also want to inquire about unique Nikon accessories designed for the F5. These include the Multi-Control Back
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    to black to indicate the selected focus area (with standard EC-B type focusing screen). • Exclusive new powerful motors and CPU enable a highspeed film advance of up to 8 frames per second (fps) even with automatic Focus Tracking operation. • Exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering using a new 1,005pixel
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    your camera serviced at an authorized dealer or service center, at least once every two years. Using your camera correctly The F5 camera's performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand accessories. Accessories from other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications, and
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    Describes the F5's various features in detail, points to P.95 be checked and other pertinent items. -P.107 Flash Photography Introduces various flash photography methods using an optional Nikon Speedlight. P.108 -P.126 Miscellaneous Lists lens, accessories, tips on camera and battery care
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    2-15 FOREWORD 2-3 NOTES 4 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 5 CONTENTS 6-7 NOMENCLATURE 8-13 LCD panels 12 Viewfinder 13 HOW TO OPERATE COMMAND DIALS 14-15 PREPARATION 16-24 MOUNTING LENS 17-18 Removing lens 18 INSTALLING BATTERIES 19 CHECKING BATTERY POWER 20 LOADING FILM 21-24 BASIC OPERATION 25-34
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    FUNCTIONS ....124-125 NOTES ON FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 126 MISCELLANEOUS 127-168 LENS 128-131 ATTACHING NON-AI LENS 132 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 133-145 SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS IN AF 146-147 TROUBLESHOOTING 148-150 CAMERA CARE TIPS 151-153 NOTES ON BATTERIES 154 GLOSSARY 155-161 INDEX 162-163
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    AF (pp. 44-45) M for Manual focus (pp. 45-48) Camera back lock release: To open camera back, lift film rewind knob while sliding camera back lock release. Film rewind crank Film rewind knob Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 8 Mirror lockup lever (p. 99) Depth-of-field preview button (p. 100) Power/LCD panel
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    56) Exposure compensation (=) button (p. 77) Camera strap eyelet Film advance mode selector lock release Film advance mode/self-timer selector (pp. 36, 82) Accessory shoe: For Nikon dedicated Speedlights. Film plane indicator: Exact distance from lens mounting flange to film plane is 46.5mm. Top
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    button starts autofocus operation. Main-Command Dial: Rotate to set various functions. (p. 14) Film rewind button (1 „) 10-pin remote terminal: For Personal Computer Connecting Cord MC-33 or MC-34, Remote Cord MC-30/MC-20, etc. Focus area selector (p. 38) Rear LCD panel (p. 12) Custom Setting Menu
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    AF start (AF-ON) button for vertical shooting: Pressing AF start button starts autofocus operation and switches exposure meter on. Vertical-shooting shutter release button Lock lever for vertical-shooting shutter release button Camera back Tripod socket 11
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    lock 9. Aperture 10. Focus area lock 11. Battery level 12. Frame counter 13. Focus area/AF area mode 14. Exposure compensation 12 Rear LCD panel indications 15. Film speed/Bracketing information/Custom Setting 16. Film speed setting mode 17. Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing 18. Bracketing
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    Ready-light 6. Focus indicators: / indicates a subject is in focus; blinking ? indicates autofocus is impossible; < and > arrows indicate front and rear focus, respectively 7. Aperture direct-readout 8. Focus area indicators 9. Shutter speed lock indicator 10. Aperture lock indicator 11. Exposure
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    OPERATE COMMAND DIALS The F5's Main- and Sub-Command Dials are used alone or in combination with other buttons to select/set various functions or modes. Rotating Main-Command Dial while pressing various buttons: • Selecting exposure mode. See page 52. • Selecting Custom Setting menu. See page 91
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    aperture ring with non-CPU lens. Rotating Sub-Command Dial while pressing various buttons: • Setting number of exposure and compensation value in the Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing. See pages 79-81. • Selecting and making a Custom Setting. See page 91. Focus Area Selector Pressing one of
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    PREPARATION This section shows you how to prepare the camera for shooting- e.g., how to mount lens, load film. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned photographer, you should master this section before proceeding further. 16
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    camera body. Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not need to be set to minimum (largest f-number). • CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Nikkor lens have an aperture ring. Set the lens aperture to its minimum and lock. When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting and the power
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    the Sub-Command Dial on the camera body. Do not move the lens' aperture once it is set to its minimum aperture. • Aperture can also be set with the lens' aperture ring in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode when using CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type. In this case, aperture can only be
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    BATTERIES Before installing batteries: • Make sure the power switch is set at OFF position. • Use AA-type alkaline or lithium batteries, or optional Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 with the F5. • When installing/replacing batteries, always read "NOTES ON BATTERIES", page 154. 1 Pull out and turn battery
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    camera is set for manual focusing). The exposure indications and battery mark stay on for approx. 8 sec. after you take your finger off the shutter release button, then automatically turn off. c To set the meter for automatic switch-off after 4 sec., 16 sec. or 32 sec. as desired, use Custom Setting
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    F5. 1 Confirm whether s for DX-coded film is shown on the rear LCD panel. If not, rotate Main-Command Dial while pressing the ° button so s appears on the LCD panel. 2 While sliding camera back lock release, lift the film rewind knob. The camera back will pop open. When film speed is set manually
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    3 Insert film cartridge. 4 Pull film leader across to red film index mark. 5 Check to ensure film is properly positioned with no slack, then gently close camera back until it locks. 22
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    finger and fully depress shutter release button. Film winds up and you can confirm if the film leader is properly wound to the film spool. c The camera can be set to advance the film automatically when the camera back is closed and the power is on. For details, see Custom Setting #8, page 89. 23
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    7 Confirm frame counter shows 1 on the top LCD panel and viewfinder. The rear LCD panel shows automatically set film speed. E appears and Err blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder, and alert LED blinks if film is incorrectly positioned. Open camera back and reload film properly. 24
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    this section are as follows: Film advance mode Single frame AF area mode Single Area AF* Focus area Center* AF mode Single Servo Autofocus Exposure metering 3D Color Matrix Metering Exposure mode Programmed Auto* Lens attached D-type Nikkor * Can be set using the Two-Button Reset. See
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    on. Indications inside the viewfinder and LCD turn on. They remain on for approximately 8 seconds after you take your finger off the shutter release button, then automatically turn off. AF start button Autofocus can be set not to start when the shutter release button is lightly pressed using Custom
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    button locked by setting the lock to Ò. Notes • Do not block the lens with your hair or hand. • When taking a picture without looking through the viewfinder, make sure nothing (such as your camera strap) is between your camera and the subject. • Do not block the flash or AF-assist illuminator
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    BASIC SHOOTING 1 Make sure that the lens' aperture is set to its minimum position when using CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type. 2 Set the film advance mode selector to Í for Single-frame shooting. 3 Set the focus mode selector to Í for Single Servo AF. 28
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    4 Select Single Area AF mode by rotating the Main-Command Dial while pressing the AF area mode (˝) button. • The selected focus area of the top LCD displays only g. • Focus bracket also appears in the viewfinder. 5 While pressing lock release, set the metering system selector to q for 3D Color
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    exposure mode (MODE) button so ¡ appears in the top LCD panel and P in the viewfinder. 7 Compose picture. Position the focus brackets on your main subject by pressing the focus area selector. • You can change the focus brackets position as long as the exposure meter is on. When the exposure meter
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    picture. The camera automatically advances the film by one frame, and LCD frame counter increases by one. If HI appears in the shutter speed position-Overexposure alert: Use Nikon ND filter. If Lo appears in the shutter speed position- Under-exposure alert: Use accessory Nikon Speedlight. Shutter
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    counts backward, rewind knob turns and alert LED blinks. • To rewind film manually, see page 97. • You can rewind film before it reaches the end of the roll in the same manner. c Film advance can be set to stop automatically at the 35th or 36th frame using Custom Setting #12. See page 89. 32
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    "E" is displayed in the top LCD panel and viewfinder, and film rewind is complete. 13 Open camera back and remove film cartridge. To conserve battery power, turn off the power switch when you are not using the camera. Always remove batteries before storing a camera to prevent damage due to leaking
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    0.0 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing Canceled Multiple Exposure Canceled Custom Setting Initial setting (except for menu 0, page 88) Functions on Multi-Control Back MF-28 Canceled, but data remains Shutter speed lock Canceled Aperture lock Canceled Focus area lock Canceled
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    GENERAL FUNCTIONS This chapter explains the various modes of the F5 camera's operation. Please review it thoroughly. 35
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    ADVANCE MODE Single-Frame Shooting There are four automatic film advance modes. To choose a mode, rotate the film advance mode/self-timer selector while pressing the film advance mode selector lock release. Set S for Single-frame shooting, CL for Continuous low-speed shooting, CH for Continuous
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    frames per second) in CH mode, use. Film advance speed using fully charged optional rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 is up to approx. 8 fps in CH mode, up to approx. 3 fps in CL mode and approx. 1 fps in CS mode. c In CH and CL modes, the shooting speeds can be changed using Custom Setting
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    available with the F5. To select your desired focus area, press top, bottom, left or right on the focus area selector. Corresponding focus areas appear in the viewfinder and top LCD panel. Arrows on top (m) and to the right (>) of the viewfinder also indicate the selected focus area. • When Spot
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    area can be locked using the lock function. To lock the focus area, select desired focus area, then press the focus area selector to any position while pressing the - button. x appears above the focus area indication in top LCD panel. To release the lock, press the focus area selector while pressing
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    , the Dynamic AF operation will automatically shift to the next sensor which detects the subject, progressively shifting among the sensors as the subject moves; Dynamic AF is capable of following and maintaining accurate focus on moving subjects. • Viewfinder indication does not change even though
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    FOCUS MODE Autofocus The Nikon F5 has two autofocus modes, Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority and Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority. In either of these modes-and in any film advance mode-Focus Tracking automatically activates when the subject starts moving, provided you are not using Single
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    button again. With a stationary subject: Lightly press shutter release button. When the subject is in focus, the lens stops moving, the infocus indicator / appears in the viewfinder, and the focus locks. You can release shutter. If the subject moves before shutter releases, remove your finger from
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    time the shutter is released. > Lens is focused at rear of the subject. < Lens is focused at front of the subject. ? If ? blinks in the viewfinder: Autofocus is not possible. See page 146. c > and < display in viewfinder in Autofocus mode can be canceled using Custom Setting #23. See page 90. 43
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    AF mode, the F5 will refocus on the subject at the new distance. Lightly press shutter release button to start autofocus operation. When the subject is in focus, the camera's autofocus motor (or the built-in motor of an AF-S or AF-I Nikkor lens) stops driving the autofocus lens and / appears in
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    picture. See pages 72-73. To focus manually when using Nikon lenses that do not have an A/M switch, set the camera's focus mode selector to M. When using a Nikon lens that has an A/M switch, set the lens' switch to M; when using an AF-S or AF-I Nikkor lens, set the switch to M or M/A; with these
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    provides you with viewfinder indications that show the focus status while you are focusing. It works with most Nikon lenses (including AF Nikkor when operated manually) having a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. (For a complete list of usable lenses, see Lens Compatibility on pages 128
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    -to-left arrow (>) does not disappear when you turn the focus ring counterclockwise to the limit, subject is closer than the distance at which the lens is able to focus. Move back from subject. 3 Confirm in-focus indicator / appears, then fully depress shutter release button to take the picture
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    Manual focus using clear matte field Look through viewfinder and rotate lens focusing ring until image on clear matte field appears sharp. 48
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    Matrix Sensor, while data on the focused subject's distance is detected and relayed by your Dor G-type AF Nikkor lens. Information sent by the camera's autofocus system indicating whether the main subject is centered is also considered in the computation. By analyzing these data, the F5's built-in
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    meter's sensitivity can be changed to 8mm-dia., 15mm-dia., 20mm-dia. circle or average on entire viewfinder using Custom Setting #14. See page 89. When Spot Metering is selected, shifting focus area also shifts Spot Metering area to corresponding position (with EC-B/EC-E focusing screen only). 50
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    . If you are using a lens without CPU, or accessories such as bellows or extension rings The 1,005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering automatically switches to Center-Weighted Metering and the w symbol appears. (If Programmed Auto or Shutter-Priority Auto is set on the camera, the exposure mode
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    . Shutter speed and lens aperture settings are based on the ISO speed set for the film in use and the operation of the camera's exposure control system. choose whether you want to set the shutter speed and/or lens aperture automatically or manually. The Nikon F5 camera offers four types of exposure
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    Nikon lenses that have a built-in CPU (AF Nikkor and AI-P Nikkor lenses). Programmed Auto exposure mode is used . This shows the combination of aperture (vertical line) and shutter speed (horizontal line). ISO 100 F1 F1.4 F2 F2.8 F4 F5.6 F8 F11 F16 F22 EV -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
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    ). Your selected aperture will determine the shutter speed that is automatically set by the camera's microcomputer. When using smaller apertures with correspondingly slower shutter speeds, remember that, generally, any speed below 1/(focal length in use) second, requires the use of a tripod to
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    Pictures taken at different shutter speeds Pictures taken at different apertures High shutter speed Large aperture Slow shutter speed Small aperture 55
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    ¨ button, rotate Main-Command Dial. The exposure mode changes as in the following sequence: ¡ Programmed Auto ™ Shutter-Priority Auto ¢ Manual £ Aperture-Priority Auto For users of lenses that have no CPU, or accessories such as bellows attachment or extension rings Use Aperture-Priority Auto
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    ADVANCED OPERATION This chapter explains advanced photographic techniques and applications. 57
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    bulb" is set on the camera, selecting the ShutterPriority Auto mode will cause buLb to blink-a warning that the "bulb" setting cannot be used in Shutter-Priority mode. c The direction that the Main-Command Dial is turned to increase/decrease shutter speed can be changed using Custom Setting #6. See
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    LCD panel and Ò in the viewfinder above the shutter speed indications. To release the lock, rotate Main-Command Dial while pressing the - button again, or select another exposure mode. x and Ò disappear. • Lock function operates only with lenses having a CPU, when the lens is set and locked at its
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    position-Lens setting error alert: CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to its smallest aperture setting. Set lens to its smallest aperture, and lock setting. If Lo appears in the aperture position-Underexposure alert: Select a slower shutter speed or use an accessory Nikon Speedlight
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    and viewfinder. Aperture indication changes in 1/3 steps between lens' maximum and minimum apertures. (Available apertures limited to those of lens in use.) • Aperture can also be set by rotating the lens aperture ring (except for G-type Nikkor lens). In this case, ƒ-- blinks in the viewfinder and
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    to Manual exposure mode (see pages 64-67). 3 Look inside viewfinder, compose and lightly press shutter release button. Confirm automatically set shutter speed. c Aperture can be set not to change by rotating Sub-Command Dial using Custom Setting #22. Set aperture by rotating the lens' aperture
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    shutter release button. If HI appears in the shutter speed position- Overexposure alert: Select smaller aperture (large fnumber) or use Nikon ND filter. If Lo appears in the shutter speed position- Underexposure alert: Select wider aperture (smaller fnumber) or use accessory Nikon Speedlight. 63
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    the Main-Command Dial. Shutter speed can be set in 1/3 steps. • In Manual exposure mode, you can set shutter speed to buLb for extended time exposures. For details about buLb setting, see pages 84-85. c Slowest shutter speed can be changed from 30 sec. to as much as 30 minutes using Custom Setting
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    and Ò in the viewfinder above the shutter speed/aperture indications. To release the lock, rotate Main-Command Dial while pressing the - button again, or select another exposure mode. x and Ò disappear. • Lock function operates only with lenses having a CPU, when the lens is set and locked at its
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    4 Look into viewfinder, compose shot and lightly press shutter release button. Adjust aperture and/or shutter speed until the electronic analog exposure display shows "0" or your desired amount. 66 Examples Over +2EV +2EV +1/3EV ±0EV -2/3EV Below -2EV
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    no auto diaphragm such as PCNikkor lenses: Lens is stopped down when a smaller aperture (larger f-number) is selected. Focus manually with the lens set at maximum aperture. Exposure compensation with AF Micro lens When an AF Micro lens is attached to the F5 camera body and exposure is measured with
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    also be used with any Nikon Speedlight. Note that selectable shutter speeds are limited to those below the sync speed of the Speedlight. When performing flash photography, however, you cannot shift to a shutter speed faster than 1/250 sec. (Changeable to 1/300 sec. with Custom Setting.) 1 Make sure
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    2 Rotate Main-Command Dial until desired shutter speed or aperture value appears in the viewfinder and top LCD panel. The Flexible Program indicator (§) appears to indicate the program has been shifted or changed · buttons simultaneously to activate Two-Button Reset or turn off the power switch. 69
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    1 Position focus brackets on subject and lightly press shutter release button to start autofocus operation. With a moving subject, focus cannot be locked. 70 c Both exposure and focus can be set to lock simultaneously when the shutter release button is lightly pressed using Custom Setting #7. See
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    indicator / appears in the viewfinder. 3 Keeping shutter release button lightly pressed, recompose, then fully depress shutter release button to take the picture. c Autofocus can be deactivated and lens does not start focusing when the shutter release button is lightly pressed using Custom Setting
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    can be set to lock camera's controlled shutter speed and aperture instead of detected exposure value using Custom Setting #5. See page 88. Autofocus can be deactivated and lens does not start focusing when the shutter release button is lightly pressed using Custom Setting #4. In this case, focus can
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    2 Keeping shutter release button lightly pressed, confirm infocus indicator / appears in viewfinder. Then press and hold the AE-L/AF-L button to lock focus and exposure-and continue holding until step #3 is complete. 3 While holding AE-L/AF-L button in, recompose, then fully depress shutter release
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    the F5 camera incorporates three meters plus a variety of exposure compensation systems. The photographer's creativity is always the final deciding and controlling factor. To use the various exposure compensation functions, please refer to the following: • Using AE-L/AF-L (Auto Exposure/Autofocus
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    for a Particular Subject in Manual Exposure Mode In Manual exposure mode, if you want to set an exposure for a specific brightness value within the scene, switch metering system to Center-Weighted or Spot and use the following method. 1 Center main subject inside viewfinder and/or move in closer
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    3 Adjust shutter speed and aperture by rotating the Main- and/or SubCommand Dials until the electronic analog exposure display shows desired exposure. 4 Recompose the picture and shoot. • In Single Servo AF mode, if recomposing
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    Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing is also set, expo- sure compensation will be combined compensation values. 1 Rotate Main-Command Dial while pressing = (Exposure Compensation) button to set desired compensation value. = and the compensated value will appear in the top LCD panel and viewfinder
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    2 Once set, exposure compensation remains fixed until reset. = and the compensated value remain on in the top LCD panel. Although the = symbol in the viewfinder stays on to indicate that exposure compensation is on, the compensation value disappears from the readout when you remove your finger from
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    in the top and rear LCD panels and = blinks in the top LCD panel and the viewfinder while the exposure meter is on. c In Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing, you can set Custom Setting #3 to start shooting with negative compensation, no compensation and positive compensation in that order. See
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    hold in until the set number of shots has been taken and film advance stops automatically. c In Manual exposure mode, various factors (flash output level, shutter speed, aperture or shutter speed/aperture combination) within the bracketing operation can be changed using Custom Setting #17. See page
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    made on Multi-Control Back MF-28 have priority over settings on the F5 camera body. • When a prolonged shutter speed (slower than 40 sec.) is selected with a Custom Setting, shutter speed is not varied in Bracketing. • When flash sync speed is selected in Manual exposure mode, shutter speed is
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    SELF-TIMER 1 While pressing the lock release, set the film advance mode/self-timer selector to V (self-timer) position. With all auto exposure modes, use the eyepiece shutter before starting the self-timer to prevent stray light from entering the viewfinder and affecting the exposure. 2 Compose
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    . by using Custom Setting #16. See page 90. 3 Fully depress shutter release button. Self-timer LED starts blinking and shutter will be released after 10 sec. During the final two seconds, the LED lights up warning you to get ready for the shot. • To cancel self-timer operation, turn the film advance
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    control accessories, such as Nikon Remote Cord MC-20 or MC-30, Modulite Remote Control Set ML-3 is also recommended. 1 Select ¢ for Manual exposure mode by rotating MainCommand Dial while pressing ¨ button. c Long Time Exposures from 40 sec. to 30 minutes can also be selected using Custom Setting
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    of an exposure may depend on the condition of the batteries inside the F5. At low temperatures, batteries weaken and continuous shooting time shortens. We recommend using lithium batteries or Ni-MH Battery Unit and keeping the camera body warm in cold conditions. See page 168 for continuous shooting
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    more subjects on the same frame. 1 Activate multiple exposure by rotating the Main-Command Dial while pressing Z (multiple exposure) button. Z appears in top LCD panel. 2 Take first shot by depressing the shutter release button. Film will not advance to next frame. Z blinks in top LCD panel. 86
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    the MF-28 or MF-27 camera back, the data is imprinted only at the first shot. c You can set multiple exposure mode to remain on after taking the second shot using Custom Setting #13. See page 89. To cancel multiple exposure mode in this case, rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing Z (multiple
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    pressed: At the default setting, autofocus is activated and lens starts focusing when the shutter release button is lightly pressed. To deactivate autofocus when the shutter release button is lightly pressed, select 4-1. Use the AF start button to start autofocus in this case. 5 AE Lock: At the
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    is fully depressed once. By selecting 8-1 in Custom Setting, film automatically advances to frame #1 when the camera back is closed after film loading. 9 Film advance speed in CH: To change the film advance speed to 6 fps from 7.4 fps with AA-type alkaline or lithium batteries or 8 fps with Ni-MH
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    aperture by rotating the lens' aperture ring in this case. 23 > and < focus indicators: To stop display of > or < (focused at rear or in front of the subject) in viewfinder in Autofocus mode, select 23-1. 24 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing: At the default setting when bracketing is activated
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    To Make a Custom Setting 1 Select Custom Setting mode by rotating Main-Command Dial while pressing · (Custom Setting Menu) button. 2 Keeping · button pressed, rotate Main-Command Dial further to select your desired function number, then rotate Sub-Command Dial to set your desired option. c appears
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    8 Auto film loading when camera back is closed Your option Custom setting A Custom setting B Release-Priority Focus-Priority Focus-Priority Release-Priority 0, -, + -, 0, + Activated Disabled Detected value Controlled value Default Opposite Disabled Activated Disabled Enabled (when power is on
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    Number Function 9 Film advance speed in CH 10 Film advance speed in CL 11 Alert LED in buLb exposure 12 Auto film stop 13 12mm dia. area) (75% concentration in ) 8mm dia.,12mm dia., 15mm dia., 20 mm dia., Average, Custom (by PC) Default (8 sec.) 4, 8, 16, 32 sec. Default (10 sec.) 2 to 60 sec
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    Number Function 17 Bracketing in Manual exposure mode 18 Focusing screen compensation 19 Prolonged shutter speed 20 TTL flash sync speed 21 AE-L/AF-L button 22 Aperture setting via Sub-Command Dial 23 > and < focus indicators 24 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing Your option
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    CONTROLS IN DETAIL This chapter explains how to operate the various controls of the F5. 95
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    sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter within a continuous range of from -3 to +1. Pull the diopter adjustment knob and rotate it in either direction until the focused image in 12mm-dia. circle within the viewfinder appears sharp, then push back to lock. In dim light, rotate Power/LCD
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    coded film is loaded but manual film speed setting is selected, camera gives priority to the manually set ISO number. 1 To rewind film manually, press the film rewind button 1 „, then lift the film rewind crank and turn in the direction of arrow until the film leader is rewound completely back into
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    2 Open camera back and remove film cartridge. 98
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    in up position When using super-telephoto lenses or performing photomicrography, it is necessary to reduce camera vibration to the absolute you cannot operate the camera in any Auto Exposure or autofocus mode, even though the viewfinder LCD may indicate otherwise. Any indication of light in the
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    DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON ACCESSORY SHOE In Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, depress the depth-of-field preview button to stop the lens down to the aperture set with the Sub-Command Dial. In Programmed Auto or Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode, the lens will be stopped down to
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    sync terminal that accepts all standard PC-type plug-in sync cords. A 10-pin remote terminal is provided for remote operation of the F5 with Personal Computer Connecting Cord MC-33 or MC-34, Remote Cord MC-20 or MC-30, etc. For available remote control accessories, see page 145. • Make sure
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    details, see Photo Secretary for F5 instruction manual. t appears in the rear LCD while data transmission is taking place with a personal computer. For further information, contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center. Remote control functions • Downloading of function settings, exposure
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    of image data scanned from a scanner as PHOTO- CD format data. • Linkage of each shooting information file with image data. • Editing of each shooting information file. • Deletion of shooting information data files or image data files. • Display of image data or shooting information data in any
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    the camera power off once then turn it on again. If the alert LED and Err in the top LCD panel stop blinking, the malfunction is corrected. If the alert LED and Err in the top LCD resume blinking, turn the camera power off and take it to an authorized Nikon dealer or service center for repair
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    CAMERA BACK Optional Data Back MF-27 and Multi-Control Back MF-28 are available for the F5. 1 While sliding the camera back lock release, lift film rewind knob. The camera back will pop open. 2 Remove the camera back while pressing the camera back lock release. • Be sure not to touch the camera
  • Nikon F5 | Instruction Manual - Page 106
    The Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 is the F5's standard finder. To remove the finder, turn the camera power off first and push the finder release button toward the finder and, while holding it in, slide the viewfinder away from the lens. To attach the finder, slide the finder in until it clicks
  • Nikon F5 | Instruction Manual - Page 107
    In addition to the advanced EC-B-type screen supplied with the F5 camera, 13 other optional interchangeable focusing screens are available for the F5. For a chart listing all interchangeable screens, see pages 135-136. 1 Make sure the camera power is off and remove the finder. 2 Insert your
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    enjoy the excitement of the Nikon F5 camera's advanced flash technology by using Nikon's advanced Speedlight such as SB-28 or SB-27. With the F5 system you'll discover the benefits of flash for more picture-taking situations than ever. Make fill-flash a standard part of your photography. Brighten
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    auto is recommended for most flash shooting conditions. With a compatible Nikon TTL Speedlight set for TTL auto flash operation (see chart on page 124 for compatibility), you can choose from either Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash or standard TTL flash. Standard TTL flash, while automatic in operation
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    of F5 camera, D- or G-type Nikkor lens and Nikon SB-50DX/SB-28/SB-28DX/SB-27/SB-26/SB-25 AF Speedlight. In this flash mode, just after you depress the shutter release button and before the shutter is activated, the SB-50DX/SB-28/SB-28DX/ SB-27/SB-26/SB-25 will fire
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    Fill-Flash Standard TTL flash Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*2 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*3 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash*4 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash Standard TTL flash *1 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when using
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    AI-P-Nikkor lens Spot Matrix PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D*1 Center-Weighted Spot Other lenses (or with accessories) Matrix Center-Weighted Spot Programmed and Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure mode Aperture-Priority Auto Manual Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash Standard TTL flash Multi-Sensor
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    Manual Standard TTL flash *1 Although possible with SB-21B, Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash is not recommended. SB-21B is not available in EU countries. *2 Via TTL Remote Cord SC-23. *3 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens
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    83) and lens minimum aperture Manually set as desired With optional Speedlight (except for a Speedlight for F3) in TTL Auto Flash mode, 1/300 TTL High-Speed Sync is possible with option available in Custom Setting. See page 90. 3) Maximum available aperture depends on film speed in use. See chart
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    connected to the F5, you can select 1/300 sec. TTL HighSpeed Sync. To select 1/300 TTL High-Speed Sync, select 3oo in Custom Setting #20 after selecting flash sync speed of X25o by rotating the Main-Command Dial. See page 90. • When 1/300 TTL High-Speed Sync is selected, guide number of the attached
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    Sync: Guide number Flash-to-subject distance = ------- f/stop ISO number 25 50 200 400 800 Coefficient 0.5 0.71 1.4 2.0 2.8 • To select 1/300 TTL High-Speed Sync, set the camera's exposure mode to Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual, then set the TTL flash sync speed to 3oo with the Custom Setting #20
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    Selecting flash sync mode While pressing the flash sync mode (±) button, rotate MainCommand Dial to select desired flash sync mode. The flash sync mode changes as in the following sequence: (¡/£) ⁄ › Front-Curtain Sync (Normal Sync) ¤ Slow Sync (™/¢) ‹ Rear-Curtain Sync 117
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    in the LCD readout. In autofocus operation, also confirm that in-focus indicator (/) appears. • Do not block the flash or AF-assist illuminator LED during flash photography. • In Programmed or Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode, if you fail to set CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type to minimum
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    If ready-light blinks for a few seconds after shooting: Flash has fired at maximum output, but the light might have been insufficient for correct exposure of subject. Confirm shooting distance and, if necessary, move closer to the subject, or select a wider aperture. 119
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    between 1/250 sec. and 1/60 sec. When flash pictures are taken with this rather narrow shutter speed range in dim light, the subject will appear bright and well exposed, but the background may come out very dark, almost black. Setting Slow Sync extends the automatic controlled shutter speed range
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    1 Set camera's exposure mode to ¡ for Programmed Auto or £ for Aperture-Priority Auto. 2 While pressing the camera's ± button, rotate MainCommand Dial until ¤ appears in the rear LCD panel. Then follow steps 2-6 of TTL Auto Flash Operation, on page 118. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake. 121
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    Auto or AperturePriority Auto exposure mode. To set a specific shutter speed, set the F5 to Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. • When using the SB-26, SB-25 or SB-24, note that the Rear- Curtain Sync setting on the camera body is ignored. You must set the Speedlight unit itself for Rear
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    panel. (See your Speedlight's instruction manual.) The Rear-Curtain Sync setting on the camera is ignored. Next, follow steps 2-6 for TTL Auto Flash Operation, on page 118. When using a slow shutter speed, mount the F5 on a tripod to prevent camera shake. • You can use Rear-Curtain Sync in either
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    auto flash mode, the F5 performs Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash or standard TTL flash. manual). 3) Set the F5's exposure mode to Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual. 4) Ultraviolet and infrared photography can be performed in manual flash mode only. : Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash possible. When using
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    Nikon Speedlights, combined with the F5 camera, offer various features and functions. The main features and functions are listed below. Speedlight Autofocus using -140 Manual flash output level compensation Yes Yes Yes No No No No * 1/300 TTL High-Speed Sync is available using Custom Setting. See
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    See Speedlight instruction manual for details. • When the center focus area is not selected, AF-assist illuminator does not light. • For multiple flash photography with the F5, if the electric current in the synchro circuit exceeds a certain level, you may not be able to take a second shot. Take
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    MISCELLANEOUS The Nikon F5 is a high-performance, precision instrument, designed to give you superior pictures. You'll want to take good care of your camera to ensure the best performance. Take time to review this section thoroughly, and you will add to the pleasure of taking pictures. We've also
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    the F5's electronic rangefinder, is available with virtually all Nikon F-mount Nikkor and Nikon lenses. Use the following table as a guide. * Exposure compensation is necessary depending on the focusing screen used. See accompanied "Focusing Screen Selector Chart" for details. Lens/accessory AF
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    ring. Aperture should be selected from camera body. 2) F5 camera body must be modified to connect Non-AI-type Nikkor lenses. See page 132. 3) The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when using an aperture other than the
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    R R Y6) Y6) R Y7) R R8) R8) R9) R9) 1) F5 camera body must be modified to connect Non-AI-type Nikkor lenses. See page 132. 2) The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture
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    • K2 Ring The following Nikkor lenses can be attached after camera body modification (at charge): • Non-AI lens • Lens with Focusing Unit AU-1 (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8 and 1200mm f/11) • PC 28mm f/4 (Factory Serial No. 180900 or below) • PC 35mm f/2.8 (No. 851001 to 906200) • Reflex
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    ATTACHING NON-AI LENS To attach a non-AI lens, the F5's meter coupling lever must be modified beforehand. Contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center for modification. After modification, follow the instructions for attaching a non-AI lens. 1 Push the meter coupling lever up while pressing
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    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Interchangeable Viewfinders In addition to the standard Multi-Meter Finder DP-30, the F5 accepts various other interchangeable viewfinders. Available metering systems depend upon the type of viewfinder used. See pages 49-50 for the exposure metering system and instruction manual
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    , such as when wearing a helmet or goggles, or with the camera encased in a special housing for underwater photography. Rubber hood and rubber plus a rubber eyecup and rubber eyepiece cover. Waist-Level Finder DW-30 Used with the F5 when shooting at a low angle or on a copystand. Fold-up-type
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    the F5, EV level of the focusing screen may require compensation depending upon the focusing screen, lens, or teleconverter attached. To compensate the EV level of a focusing screen, use Custom Function #18. (See page 90.) For required compensation value for each focusing screen, see the instruction
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    with 5mmdia. clear spot and cross hair for use in parallax focusing on aerial images, plus millimeter scales for calculating magnification -bright 12mm-dia. microprism focusing spot for viewing and focusing in poor light. Four models (G1, G2, G3, G4) available for lenses of different lengths. Depth
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    manufacturers other than Nikon are used, autofocus or electronic rangefinder may not operate properly. • Use circular-polarizing filter C-PL instead of polarizing filter Polar. Polarizing filter cannot be used with the F5. • Use NC filter when using the filter to protect the lens. • Moire may occur
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    ( ) = f/stop compensation Film Type Neutral Black & white and color Skylight Ultraviolet Ultraviolet Light Yellow Medium Black & white Deep Orange Red Green Light Deep Soft Polarizing Special Circular-polarizing
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    also enables the camera to be used for various other advanced functions. Data Back MF-27 A compact alternative to the MF-28, it allows you to imprint the data desired - year/month/day, month/day/year, day/year/month, day /hour/minute - or leave the film blank. External Power Cord MC-32 Especially
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    . • Fully Automatic Fill-Flash including Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill- Flash, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Center-Weighted Fill-Flash. When used with a D-type lens, it also offers 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash. • Standard TTL flash • AF-assist illuminator • Automatic power zoom coverage from 24mm
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    -17 for TTL auto flash operation when using a Speedlight off an F5 fitted with either a Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 or AE Action Finder DA-30. The SC-17 provides automatic setting of sync speed and the same ready-light indication as if the flash unit were directly mounted on the camera. The SC-17 comes
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    Viewing Accessories DK-2 Eyepiece Correction Lenses Five lenses - -3, -2, 0, +1 and +2m-1 - are available. When used with the diopter adjustment dial of the Multi-Meter Finder DP-30, the combined adjustment range will extend from -5 to +4m-1. Rubber Eyecup DK-2 The eyecup prevents stray light from
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    PK-13 Auto Extension Rings Compact and lightweight, Nikon Auto Extension Rings slide on and off your camera in seconds for a wide range of reproduction ratios. Models include the PK-11A, 12 and 13. Lens aperture information is relayed via the PK ring to the camera, resulting in an exposure that is
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    between camera and lens to enable a lens to be mounted in reverse; an inexpensive means of obtaining a relatively high reproduction ratio. The BR-2A also increases the working distance for normal or wideangle lenses. Focusing Stage PG-2 Simplifies close-up focusing when using a tripod-mounted F5
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    Available for 10-pin remote accessories. Connecting Cord MC-23 Connects two F5 cameras for simultaneous shutter release. Adapter Cord MC-25 Enables the use of Remote Cord MC-12B, Radio Control Set MW-2 and Modulite Remote Control Set ML-2. Modulite Remote Control Set ML-3 Provides infrared remote
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    on another brighter subject located at the same distance, then lock the focus and recompose (pages 70-71). To perform autofocus with Speedlight's AF-assist illuminator, use a Nikon AF Speedlight (SB-50DX, SB-29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB25, SB-23, SB-22s, SB-22 or SB-20). B. Low-contrast
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    AF mode and select subject's focus area or focus manually with clear matte field. • When using a linear polarizing filter* or other special filter such as a soft-focus filter. Focus manually with clear matte field. * Circular polarizing filter can be used in connection with autofocus operation. 147
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    TROUBLESHOOTING LCD panel Viewfinder Shutter Cause and remedy No indication No indication Locked Batteries are completely exhausted or improperly installed. Rotate power switch to OFF and replace batteries. M appears - Can be released Batteries are nearing exhaustion. Have a fresh set
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    diaphragm. Turn camera power off once and on again. If the same warnings continue to blink, take camera to an authorized Nikon dealer or service center. - w appears when 3D Color Matrix Metering is selected. Can be released 3D Color Matrix Metering is set even though attached lens has no CPU
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    Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing is selected. buLb blinks buLb blinks Locked buLb is set in Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode. Set exposure mode to Manual or set another shutter speed. t blinks Shooting data is full in F5's memory. Download data to your personal computer using the
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    's reflex mirror or focusing screen. Remove dust with a blower brush. 2. Do not touch the shutter curtains. 3. Do not touch the DX contacts. Keep them clean with a blower brush. 4. Clean the viewfinder eyepiece with a soft, clean cloth. Do not use alcohol. 5. Clean lens surface with a blower
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    When using the camera near water, guard against splashes, especially saltwater spray. 9. Make sure not to drop or bump the camera body/lens against a hard surface. Strong shock may cause malfunction. 10.If the camera malfunctions, take it immediately to an authorized Nikon dealer or service center
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    , film may not advance properly. In each of these cases, to resume operation, simply turn the power off, then on again, or remove batteries and install them again. Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from use of the camera other than as specified in this manual. 153
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    you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. 4. Battery power diminishes at extremely low temperatures - make sure the batteries you buy are new, and wrap the camera body in something warm. 5. When replacing batteries, be sure to replace all batteries at the same time
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    of camera body, Speedlight and lens used. Balanced fill-flash operation A flash photography technique that balances flash illumination with the scene's ambient light. This automatic operation utilizes the F5's Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash System with TTL Multi Sensor and a compatible Nikon TTL
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    the subject on which the lens is focused; can be previewed in the F5 and some other Nikon cameras. D-type AF Nikkor lenses AF Nikkor lenses that send Distance Information to the F5's microcomputer. Used for 3D Color Matrix Metering or 3D MultiSensor Balanced Fill-Flash (with Nikon SB-50DX/SB-28/ SB
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    lens aperture. This is done by using AE-L/AF-L (Auto Exposure/Autofocus Lock) button or exposure compensation button, or by Auto Exposure Bracketing. In flash photography with a Nikon-dedicated TTL Speedlight, exposure compensation can also be performed by varying the amount of flash output. Camera
  • Nikon F5 | Instruction Manual - Page 158
    -Priority for autofocus Shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus. For situations when an in-focus subject is important. With the F5 camera body, Focus-Priority is given to Single Servo AF mode while Release-Priority is given to Continuous Servo AF. Using Custom Setting, however, you
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    lenses send Distance Information to the F5's microcomputer. Used for 3D Color Matrix Metering or 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash (with Nikon SB-50DX/ SB-28/SB-28DX/SB-27/SB-26/SB-25 Speedlight). Guide number The guide number indicates the power of a flash in relation to ISO film speed. Guide
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    when you are not concerned with absolute focusing precision. With the F5 camera body, Release-Priority is given to Continuous Servo AF mode while Focus-Priority is given to Single Servo AF. Using Custom Setting, however, you can change the priority to Focus-Priority Continuous Servo AF or Release
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    to be recorded on film, whatever the lens angle of view and regardless of whether a filter is used or not. TTL auto flash The camera's light sensor measures flash illumination, as reflected by the subject on the film and shuts off the flash when measurement indicates a correct exposure. Because the
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    Flash -------109 Basic Shooting 28 Battery Installing batteries 19 Checking battery power ---------20 Notes on batteries -----------154 Camera Care Tips 151 Center-Weighted Metering ---------50 Composing the Picture -----------26 162 Continuous Servo AF 44 Continuous Shooting 37 Custom Setting
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    Switch 96 Lens Mounting lens 17 Removing lens 18 Lens compatibility -----------128 Non-AI lens 132 Long Time Exposure 84 Manual Focus 45 Manual Exposure Mode ----------64 To obtain meter reading ---------75 Mirror Lockup Lever 99 Multiple Exposure 86 Optional Accessories -----------133 Rear
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    SPECIFICATIONS Type of camera Picture format Lens mount Lens Focus mode AF area mode Autofocus area Autofocus mode Focus Tracking Autofocus detection system Autofocus detection range Autofocus lock Integral-motor autofocus 35mm singlelens reflex 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Nikon F
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    - sure bracketing mark, multiple expo- sure mark, shutter speed/aperture/ focus area position lock marks and battery power Rear LCD panel Flash sync, film speed, DX mark, information Custom mark, exposure bracketing indications and personal computer mark LCD panel illumination LCD panel
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    of field Reflex mirror Automatic, instant-return type Camera back Hinged back; interchangeable with Nikon Multi-Control Back MF-28 or Data Back MF-27 Accessory shoe Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact; ready-light contact, TTL flash contact, monitor contact; mount receptacle for SB-28
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    when using an AF Nikkor lens Flash ready-light Speedlight attached: Lights up in red when Nikon dedicated Speedlight is ready to fire, or blinks to warn of insuffi- cient light for correct exposure Number of 36-exposure film rolls per set of fresh batteries Test 1 Camera setting: Using an
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    Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 Battery power N for sufficient power; M confirmation indicates batteries are nearing exhaustion; blinking M indicates batteries are just about exhausted; no indication/mark appears when batteries are completely exhausted or improperly installed Dimensions (WxHxD
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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. K NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8331, JAPAN Printed in
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