Nikon PhotomicF Tn Finder, Instruction Manual

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Page 5: ...ombinations 6 Shutter speed selector turns in either direction for setting the desired shutter speed 7 Battery chamber cap 8 Coupling pin connects the meter mechanism to the lens diaphragm for fullaperture exposure mea surement 9 Finder lock lever press to remove or attach the finder 10 Maximum aperture scale check to verffy if the meter is set for the maximum aperture of the lens used 11 Clamps f...

Page 6: ...omic FTN Finder 14 Centering the Needle Getting the Right Exposure Measurement by the Stop Down Method 18 Bellows Focusing Attachment Extension Rings and Focusing Unit Preset Lenses Auto Lenses Without Coupling Prong Reflex Nikkor Lenses Exposure Correction 20 Special Lens Focusimg Screen Combinations Repro Copyimg Slide Copying Care and Handling 23 Feature s Specifications 24 The Nikon Warranty 2...

Page 7: ...e thru the lens exposure mea surement with the Nikon F This instruction booklet has been prepared to help you get the most out of your Photomic FTN Finder For best results read the instructions carefully and keep this booklet handy for ready reference until you have mastered its basic steps Follow the suggestions for care and handling on page 24 and you will get per fect exposures every time FOREW...

Page 8: ...e fmder If the needle swings to the center circle or beyond the batteries are in good condition The two mercury batteries come installed with the Photomic FTN Finder To replace weak or worn out batteries unscrew the cap over the battery cham ber using a coin or key and the batteries will drop out Make sure that the posi tive side faces out when new batteries are installed Caution Never throw disca...

Page 9: ...r lock lever Mounting the frnder on the camera body without a lens is simple Just depress the finder lock lever and press down gently on the finder until it clicks into place To remove the finder depress the finder lock lever and press the finder release button located on the back of the camera The finder will be unlocked amd can be lifted out Note When using flash be sure to set the camera for fl...

Page 10: ...d dial on the camera is covered by the finder unit Therefore an auxiliary shut ter speed scale is provided on the finder With the FTN Finderim place twist the shutter speed selector right and left until it engages the dial on the camera and the two rotate together ATTACHING THE PHOTOMIC FTn FINDER ...

Page 11: ...he lens is attached or changed by turning the aperture ring of the lens through its entire range With the lens mounted on the camera twist the aperture ring counter clockwise then clockwise as far as it will go This meshes the coupling prong on the lens with the pin on the Photomic FTN Finder and adjusts the meter for the maximum aperture of the lens The adjustment can be verffied by checking the ...

Page 12: ...ar index mark on the ring lines up with the number corresponding to the ASA rating of the film loaded in the camera The film speed dial covers a range from ASA 6 to 6400 There are two dots between each pair of numeri cal marks for intermediate settings such as ASA 64 80 125 etc ATTACHING THE PHOTOMIC FTn FINDER ...

Page 13: ... red line around its circumference will be visible This serves as a warning that the meter is on To turn off the meter depress the top button until the red line is no longer visible and the meter switch on button on the side of the finder pops out Do not leave the meter on for long periods of time unnecessar ily since the batteries are being drained as long as it is turned on ...

Page 14: ... of light reaching the film exposure is detemmined by a combination of lens aperture and shutter speed Since the two are inter related different combinations will give the same amount of exposure For example 1 500 second at f 2 is the same as 1 30 second at f 8 The choice of aperture and shutter speed depends on the results de sired Choose a fast shutter speed to freeze motion a slow one to create...

Page 15: ...lluminates the meter needle and shutter speed for easy reading Under extremely low light conditions the meter needle may center at the B setting on the shutter speed selector If so the correct exposure time is two seconds If the needle centers at T exposure time is four seconds If the needle cannot be centered or stiU moves erraticaUy after all possible aperture shutter speed combinations have bee...

Page 16: ...the finder with the main subject to prevent overexposure caused by the bright skylight otherwise the main subject will be underexposed Keep Out Stray Light The Photomic FTN Finder is designed to minimize the effect of light entering through the finder eyepiece under normal picture taking conditions However in the following situations the use of a finder eyocup is recommended to insure complete exc...

Page 17: ...17 Measuring the bright area in the center of the screen will cause underexposure of the main subject For correct exposure first measure the light striking the main subject then compose and shoot ...

Page 18: ...e the stopdown method must be used This means measuring exposure with the lens aperture diaphragm stopped down to the taking aperture With the Photomic FTN finder the meter coupling pin must first be pushed up into the finder so that the red index on the maximum aperture scale springs to f 5 6 Mount the lens or lens accessory setup to the camera and switch on the meter in the usual way MEASUREMENT...

Page 19: ...the Zoom Nikkor Auto 200 600mm f 9 5 have an auto diaphragm but no coupling prong Use the depth of field preview button to stop down the lens until the needle iS centered Reflex Nikkor Lenses The Reflex Nikkor 500mm f 8 lOOOmm f 11 and 2000mm f ll lenses have no aperture diaphragm Adjust the shutter speed until the nee Ue is centered Note Since focusing may be difficult or impossible at smaU apert...

Page 20: ...e proper mark on the ASA scale index ring is set opposite the film speed dial If exposure correction is required line up the proper marking opposite the number corresponding to the film speed For example the table indicates a half stop decrease 1 2 for the 135mm f 3 5 lens with Type C screen If the film speed is ASA 100 1ine up the number 100 on the film speed dial opposite 1 2 mark When no exposu...

Page 21: ...0 0 0 0 1 2 1 2 0 0 135mm f 3 5 0 0 1 2 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 135mm f 2 8 0 0 1 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 180mm f 2 8 0 0 1 2 1 2 0 1 2 1 2 0 0 0 Telephoto 200mm f 4 0 0 1 2 1 2 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 300mm f 4 5 0 0 1 2 1 2 0 1 1 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 400mm f 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 400mm f 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 600mm f 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 800mm f 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1200mm f 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43 86mm f 3 6 0 0 0 1 2 1 2 0 0 0 Zoom 5...

Page 22: ...wn method To copy slides with letters or figures on a transparent background decrease the film speed four marks or open up the lens about 1 1 3 stops In the case of transparent figures or letters on a dark background either increase the film speed five marks or stop down the lens about 1 2 3 stops Important The above are only approximate guidelines Exact exposure determination is extremely difficu...

Page 23: ...cles on the prism surface Brush away grit or dust with a soft brush or use a rubber syringe Do not use cloth or ordinary tissue If smudges or fingermarks persist use tissue with a professionally recommended lens cleaner very sparingly Wipe with a circular motion and gentle pressure Even an approved cleaner can cause damage if it seeps into the prism mount To insure that the exposure meter will ope...

Page 24: ...upling range 1 1 1000 see B 2 see and T 4 see Shutter speed is visible in the finder Maximum aperture scale range f 1 2 f 5 6 Meter needle Visible in the finder and in e window on top of the prism housing Meter switch battery check Provided Battery can also be checked by depressing the switch off button further than its off position Battery 2 mercury batteries 1 3V each Weight 275g 9 5 oz PHOTOMIC...

Page 25: ... receive your Nikon Worldwide Service Warranty Certificate which entitles you to a one year warranty anywhere throughout the world subject to the conditions listed in the certificate Only a franchised Nikon dealer can provide you with a Nikon Warranty Registration Card We cannot guarantee any camera or lens sold to you by an unauthorized dealer without a Warranty Registration Card since it may be ...