L-ENREGISTREUR DE DONNEES MV-1 - Data Logger NIKON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL L-ENREGISTREUR DE DONNEES MV-1 NIKON

Introduction 3
Notices 4
Nomenclature. 5
Precautions. 6-7
Basic operation 8-16
1. Connecting to camera and inserting memory card .8-9
2. Transferring shooting data in the camera to memory card for storage. 10-11
3. Transferring shooting data in the memory card to PC for storage 12-13
4. Opening shooting data (text file) using spreadsheet software 14-16
Details of Shooting Data. 17-19
Setting and Changing Recording Mode with the F5/F100 20-23
Approved Memory Cards 24
Blinking Error Lamp (red) 25
Specifications. 25

Marks used in this manual

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• Personal computer is abbreviated as "PC" in this manual.

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Data Reader MV-1. Please read this document completely to use the MV-1 correctly and enjoy its full capabilities. After reading, please keep this manual available so you can refer to it again when needed.

The data reader MV-1 offers the following features:

• Transfer shooting data stored in the Nikon F6, F5 and F100 to a memory card set in the MV-1 and store.
• Data can be transferred from the memory card to a personal computer (PC).
• Using the memory card and a PC, recording mode of the F5 and F100 can be set and changed.

Record setting with the F6 and F100

• It is necessary to set the camera to record shooting data. (Default setting is no recording.) With the F6, setting is possible with the camera, while with the F100, the MV-1 and a PC are needed (20).

Using shooting data with a PC

• Data is stored to the memory card as a CSV (comma-separated value) format text file, so it can be easily viewed and manipulated using a spreadsheet application such as Microsoft® Excel.
• Transferring data stored in the memory card to a PC requires additional equipment such as the PC Card Adapter EC-AD1, commercial PC card adapter for memory cards, or memory card reader (Data Reader MV-1 cannot be connected to a personal computer).
• With the MV-1, CompactFlash™ card is used to copy shooting data stored in the F6. For a list of approved memory cards, see "Approved Memory Cards" on page 24.

Accessories

Please verify that the following accessories have been included with this product.

CompactFlashTM memory card (8 8)

Case

Notice for customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Radio Frequency Interference Statement

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

ATTENTION

- Do not subject the MV-1 to strong shocks

Do not drop or otherwise hit the MV-1. This can cause malfunctions.

- Protect it from water

Take care to protect the MV-1 from water. If water gets inside the case, it may lead to corrosion. This can be expensive to repair, and in severe cases it may be impossible to repair at all.

- Avoid sudden temperature changes

If you expose the MV-1 to a sudden temperature change (for example, taking it from the cold outdoors into a warm house, or vice-versa), water drops may form on the inside and outside of the case, and can cause damage. Place the MV-1 in a plastic bag or other container in advance and allow it to adjust to the new temperature before using it.

- Do not use near strong electromagnetic waves or magnetic fields

In places where strong electromagnetic waves or fields exist, such as near television broadcasting towers, or where strong static electricity is present, recorded data may be corrupted or deleted, and the MV-1 may not function normally.

- Always turn camera power off before connecting the MV-1

Always turn camera power off before connecting the MV-1 to the camera, or disconnecting it.

- Maintain sufficient battery power

Be sure to use the MV-1 with a reasonable level of power in the camera batteries. Check your camera instruction manual for information on how to check battery power.

Caring for the MV-1

Use a blower to remove most of the dust and dirt, then wipe gently with a clean, soft cloth.

- Store the MV-1 in a cool, dry place

Store the MV-1 in a cool, dry place to prevent mold and malfunctions.

Keep it away from naphthalene or camphor (moth repellent), electric appliances that generate magnetic fields or any excessively hot place such as inside a vehicle during the summer or near a heater.

- Static electricity may interfere with normal operation

While rare, there are cases where an external electrostatic field can affect the operation of the electronic circuitry, preventing the MV-1 from operating normally. If this occurs, disconnect the MV-1 from the camera and then reconnect it.

- Avoid operation while access lamp (green) is on

When the access lamp is on (blinking or continuous), do not perform any of the following operations, as they may corrupt the files or folders stored on the memory card, or the shooting data in the camera itself. It is possible to damage the memory card as well.

Prohibited operation when the access lamp is on (blinking or steady):

Removing or inserting a memory card; attaching/detaching plug to the 10-pin terminal; removing or installing camera batteries; rewinding film; releasing shutter.

The memory card and the plug may be inserted or removed freely while the error lamp is on, however.

- Timestamp for files and folders

• With F6: The timestamp on folders and shooting data files in the F6 is based on data received from the internal F6 clock when the start button of the MV-1 is pressed. The timestamp is applied to every folder and file produced in the memory card with one operation.
• With F5 and F100: Folders and files in the F5 and F100 use a fixed timestamp for shooting data "Sep. 1, 2004, 00 hours, 00 minutes and 00 sec."
• Folders and files other than shooting data (fileds such as nikon_DR, modeset, modelist or files automatically created in those folders) use a fixed timestamp of "Sep. 1, 2004, 00 hours, 00 minutes and 00 sec." with any camera.

- Other precautions

• The MV-1 cannot be used with cameras other than the F6, F5 or F100, even if they do have 10-pin terminals (for example, the F90/F90X, D2H or D100+MB-D100).
• The MV-1 does not offer a function to transfer data to a PC.
• Once written to the memory card in the MV-1, shooting data cannot be transferred back to the camera, or displayed by the camera.

(Illustrations show the F6)

1 Confirm film is not loaded in the camera (E is displayed in the frame counter) and battery power is sufficient.

• If shooting data stored in the camera is too large and/or data remains in the memory card, data transfer from the camera to the memory card will take a long time. Change batteries for new ones when necessary.

See camera's instruction manual for battery power confirmation.

2 Turn the camera power off.

3 Remove the cap on the 10-pin terminal, insert the MV-1 plug so that the mark on the plug aligns with the index mark · on the camera terminal, then rotate in the direction shown to lock it in place.

• The position of the 10-pin terminal may vary depending on your camera model. Refer to your camera's instruction manual for details.
  The Extension Cord MC-21 cannot be used.

4 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot.

• Supplied memory card has been formatted in FAT file system (13) and can be used as it is.
• Hold the memory card so that the label is on the same side as the MV-1 start button, and insert it pins-first into the memory card slot.
• Use a memory card in which no data remains.
  Refer to the list of supported memory card types on p. 24 for more information.

Insert a memory card straight and in the right direction.

• Do not push a memory card bent or in the wrong direction. This may cause damage to the MV-1 or memory card.

Record setting with the F6 and F100

• It is necessary to set the camera to record shooting data. (Default setting is no recording.) With the F6, setting is possible with the camera, while with the F100, the MV-1 and a PC are needed (20).

Use a memory card in which no data remains

• If previous shooting data remains in a memory card, it may take a long time to transfer data from a camera. Refer to "If access lamp keeps blinking for a long time" (11).

1 Turn on the camera power.

• Confirm film is not loaded in the camera (E is displayed in the frame counter) and battery power is sufficient (8 8).

2 Press start button of the MV-1 for at least one second.

• The MV-1 access lamp will blink as it communicates with the camera.
• Folders (13) will be automatically created in the memory card to store shooting data. Shooting data recorded in the camera will be transferred here for storage.
• If data transfer completes normally, shooting data in the camera is deleted, and the access lamp will change from blinking to continuous for about six seconds, then go off. Blinking of access lamp may continue for a long time (11).
• If the error lamp (red) blinks, it indicates a fault has been detected. In this case, by referring to "Blinking Error Lamp" (25), turn off camera power, make sure access lamp turns off, replace memory card if necessary, then repeat the above procedure from step 1.

For F5 and F100 users (setting and changing recording mode)

Besides transferring shooting data, "modelist" and "modeset" folders are created on the memory card each time the start button of the MV-1 is pressed. When the start button is pressed, the recording mode of the F5 or F100 is set/changed after transferring shooting data if certain files in the modelist folder are placed in the modeset folder beforehand. With the F100, this operation is required at the beginning since shooting data is set not to be recorded at the default setting (20-23).

3 Confirm access lamp is off, turn the camera power off, remove the memory card and disconnect the MV-1 (11).

If shooting data is transferred/stored while film is loaded in camera

• If shooting data is transferred while film is loaded in the camera, processing will be as below. With the F5 and F100, shooting data is retained in the camera even after transfer, so we recommend transferring data with no film loaded.

F6	• Shooting data in the camera other than the current film data will be transferred. • Shooting data in the camera other than the current film data will be deleted (shooting data for the current film will be left untouched).
F5	• Shooting data in the camera other than the current film data will be transferred. • No shooting data in the camera including the data of the current film in use will be deleted.
F100	• All shooting data in the camera including the data of the current film in use will be transferred. • No shooting data in the camera including the data of the current film in use will be deleted.

If access lamp keeps blinking for a long time

In any of the following cases, make sure the access lamp is off before turning the power off.

• The MV-1 checks the files on the memory card while transferring shooting data. If the memory card already holds many shooting data (files), it could take a long time to store data (several dozen minutes for hundreds of files, or even several hours for thousands of files). To avoid this problem, transfer shooting data from the memory card to the PC hard disk, and delete it from the memory card when no longer needed (12).
• When large amounts of shooting data are recorded in the camera, even if no data (file) remains in the memory card, the access lamp may blink for several minutes.
• The F5 is set to always record shooting data regardless of current camera settings, so even if the MV-1 is being connected for the first time it will automatically transfer recorded shooting data to the memory card. This may cause blinking of the access lamp for several minutes.

Disconnecting from camera

1. Confirm access lamp is off and turn off camera power.
2. Rotate the MV-1 plug in the opposite direction from that used to connect it, and then pull the plug out straight when it is sufficiently loose.

Removing memory cards

• If the MV-1 is connected to the camera;

• Confirm that the access lamp is off.

• Turn off camera power and remove the memory card by holding it with your fingers.
• If the MV-1 is not connected to the camera, the memory card can be removed with your fingers without any additional procedure.

(Illustrations show Windows XP Home Edition/Professional operating system.)

1 Connect the memory card to the PC.

• Connect the memory card using the Card Adapter EC-AD1 (sold separately), commercial PC card adapter for memory cards, or memory card reader. When connection is completed, memory card will appear on the PC as a removable disk.
  Refer to the instruction manuals for your PC, PC card adapter or memory card reader when connecting the memory card, as details may vary.
• With Windows 95, it may be impossible to recognize the memory card. Refer to your PC instruction manual for additional information.

Save the "nikon_DR" folder to the PC.

• To prevent deleting "nikon_dr" folder saved in the PC by overwriting, change the name of the folder.
  Refer to your PC instruction manual for details on how to save the shooting data for your particular PC and operating system.

3 Delete the shooting data from the memory card.

• If the shooting data is no longer needed, delete it from the memory card so that you can store the next batch of shooting data on the card.
  Refer to the instruction manuals for your specific PC and operating system for information on deleting files and folders, as details may vary.
• Shooting data can also be deleted by formatting the memory card (13).

Names of memory cards connected to a PC

• Depending on your specific PC and operating system, the name assigned to the connected memory card may vary. Common names are "UNTITLED (E:)" and "NO_NAME".

Shooting data folders and files on memory card

• The folders and files used to store the shooting data on the memory card (10) have the following structure (example shown is for the F6):

For shooting data storage
For setting/changing recording mode of F5/F100

:modelist
:modeset

For details on these folders (21).

• The camera model (F6, F5, F100) is automatically detected, and the camera model folder name automatically set.
• The camera ID folder name identifies the same model type.

The camera ID folder name is "IDxxx" where "xxx" is one of the following:

F6: The ID number of the camera (000~999)
F5: "255" (fixed) (Changed ID number of the camera if the camera ID number has been changed using the AC-1WE or AC-1ME Photo Secretary for F5*.)

• Photo Secretary for F5 is no longer available.

F100: Three underbars (fixed)

• If there are 8,192 shooting data files in the camera ID folder, a new camera ID folder of the same name followed by "xx" (where xx is a number from 01 to 99) will be created, and new shooting data files stored in that folder.
• The shooting data file names are displayed as "nxxxxxx.txt" where xxxx is a numeral from 00001 to 09999, and indicates the film number. If a file name already exists in the folder it will not be rewritten, but the new file will instead have "_xxxx" appended to it, where xxxx is a numeral from 0001 to 9999.

Memory card formatting (initialization)

• Memory cards should be formatted by a PC using FAT12, FAT16 or FAT32 file systems (The MV-1 cannot format memory cards). The file system will vary with your specific PC and operating system. Refer to the corresponding instruction manuals for details.

Shooting data is saved as a CSV text file for each film. This text file can be easily opened and manipulated with spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft® Excel.

Text data (example using the F6)

The shooting data for each film is saved as the text data shown here.

Film speed,Film number,Camera ID

50,2,000

Frame number,Shutter speed,Aperture,Focal length,Lens maximum aperture,Metering system,Exposure mode,Flash sync mode,Exposure compensation value,EV difference in Manual,Flash exposure compensation value,Speedlight setting,Multiple exposure,Lock,Vibration Reduction,Date(yy/mm/dd),Time 01,125,F4,4B(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Color matrix,M,Front curtain sync,+1.7,+0.3,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:01 02,250,F4.2,60(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Color matrix,M,Front curtain sync,+1.7,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:02 03,640,F13,62(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Spot,P,Front curtain sync,0.0,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:04 04,640,F7.1,62(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Spot,P,Front curtain sync,-1.0,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:04 05,250,F18,52(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Center weighted,S,Front curtain sync,-1.0,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:04 06,640,F2.8,300,F2.8,Center weighted,A,Front curtain sync,+0.3,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:07 07,800,F2.8,300,F2.8,Center weighted,A,Front curtain sync,+0.3,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:17 08,500,F4,600,F4,Center weighted,M,Front curtain sync,+0.3,+0.8,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:19 09,500,F5.6,600,F4,Center weighted,M,Front curtain sync,+o.3,-o.2,o.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 2I ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 ,F4 F4 ,F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4 F4

Using spreadsheet software to make a table (example using the F6) If the shooting data file is opened in a spreadsheet application such as Microsoft® Excel, it can be converted for readability very easily.

A41
1	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I
1	Film speed	Film number	Camera ID
2	50	2	000
3	Frame number	Shutter speed	Aperture	Focal length	Lens maximum aperture	Metering system	Exposure mode	Flash sync mode	Exposure compensation value
4	01	125	F4	48(28-70)	F3.5-F4.5	Color matrix	M	Front curtain sync	+1.7
5	02	250	F4.2	60(28-70)	F3.5-F4.5	Color matrix	M	Front curtain sync	+1.7
6	03	640	F13	62(28-70)	F3.5-F4.5	Spot	P	Front curtain sync	0.0
7	04	640	F7.1	62(28-70)	F3.5-F4.5	Spot	P	Front curtain sync	-1.0
8	05	250	F18	52(28-70)	F3.5-F4.5	Center weighted	S	Front curtain sync	-1.0
9	06	640	F2.8	300	F2.8	Center weighted	A	Front curtain sync	+0.3
10	07	800	F2.8	300	F2.8	Center weighted	A	Front curtain sync	+0.3
11	08	500	F4	600	F4	Center weighted	M	Front curtain sync	+0.3
12	09	500	F5.6	600	F4	Center weighted	M	Front curtain sync	+0.3
13	10	320	F2.8	50	F1.4	Matrix	A	Front curtain sync	+0.3
14	11	60	F5.6	50	F1.4	Matrix	A	Front curtain sync	+0.3
15	12	250	F4	180	F2.8	Matrix	A	Front curtain sync	0.0
16	13	125	F2.8	180	F2.8	Spot	M	Front curtain sync	0.0
17	14	125	F5.6	180	F2.8	Spot	M	Front curtain sync	0.0
18	15	125	F14	55(28-70)	F3.5-F4.5	Spot	S	Front curtain sync	0.0
19	16	160	F10	55(28-70)	F3.5-F4.5	Spot	S	Front curtain sync	+0.7
20	17	160	F14	70(28-70)	F3.5-F4.5	Spot	S	Front curtain sync	+0.7
21	18	80	F10	70(28-70)	F3.5-F4.5	Color matrix	S	Front curtain sync	+0.7
22	19	80	F16	70(28-70)	F3.5-F4.5	Color matrix	S	Front curtain sync	+0.7
23	20	80	F18	70(28-70)	F3.5-F4.5	Color matrix	S	Front curtain sync	-1.0
24	21	500	F11	52(28-70)	F3.5-F4.5	Color matrix	P	Front curtain sync	-1.0
25	22	200	F7.1	52(28-70)	F3.5-F4.5	Color matrix	P	Front curtain sync	-1.0
26	23	1250	F16	52(28-70)	F3.5-F4.5	Color matrix	P	Front curtain sync	-2.0
27	24	200	F6.3	52(28-70)	F3.5-F4.5	Color matrix	P	Front curtain sync	+1.3

• For details on converting your data, refer to the instruction manual for your spreadsheet application software.

Example of making a table using Excel 2000

1 Start Microsoft Excel, and choose 'Open file' from file menu.

2 Set file to 'Text', and choose file to be imported, and click 'Open'.

3 Choose the file type 'Delimited—Characters such as commas or tabs separate each field'. Confirming '1' is selected for 'Start import at row' and 'Windows (ANSI) is selected for 'File origin', click 'Next.'

4. Opening shooting data (text file) using spreadsheet software

4 Select 'Comma' as 'Delimiters' (cancel other checks), confirm 'Treat consecutive delimiters as one' is not checked, {'none'} is selected for 'Text qualifier', and click 'Next.'

5 Select all the columns except for the date column and set 'Column data format' to 'Text'.

6 Highlight the date column and set 'Column data format' to 'Date', then click 'Finish'.

Import is finished

• If desired, change the date display order of the date column. Make adjustments to column width and character size for easy viewing.

Details of Shooting Data

In the text file stored in the PC, data is recorded according to the camera and selected recording mode as shown below. Data is displayed in English.

• Shooting data and support by various camera recording modes

□ indicates data recorded on each film. □ indicates data recorded on each film frame. Notes
1: For metering system, flash sync mode, speedlight setting, multiple exposure, AE lock and VR function, refer to record data item on page 19.
2: With the F5, Date (year/month/day), Time (hour/minute/second) and imprinted characters are recorded when using Multi-Control Back MF-28. Do not use comma for imprinted characters.
3: Lens aperture, focal length and maximum aperture are recorded only when using a CPU lens. (With the F6, even with non-CPU lens, data can be recorded if the lens data is specified. For details, refer to the F6 instruction manual.)
4: In Time setting, hour/minute/second is recorded with the F5, and hour/minute with the F6.
5: In multiple exposure with the F6/F100, the data is recorded for first exposure only regardless of the number of exposures. With the F5, although the number of data is decreased, up to 15 exposure data can be recorded (from the second exposure, data would be the same as "A"). However, for the first exposure, "multiple exposure" is not indicated.

Camera data record capacity

Record capacity (number of films whose shooting data can be recorded by each camera) differs with the camera and recording mode.
For details on recording modes, refer to instruction manual (F6) or this manual (F5/F100).

Camera	Recording mode	Record capacity (36-exposure film)
F6	Basic	Approx. 57 rolls
	Detailed	Approx. 31 rolls
F5	A	Approx. 78 rolls
	B	Approx. 36 (78*) rolls
	C	Approx. 12 (78*) rolls
	D	Approx. 10 (39*) rolls
F100	Basic	Approx. 70 rolls
	Detailed	Approx. 30 rolls

• Numbers in parentheses can be obtained when using the MF-28.
  When using the additional memory, record capacity for the F5 would be approximately double. In multiple exposure using the F5, the number of films would be less.
  Examples of recorded data (focal length and maximum aperture using a CPU zoom lens)
  Using 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5 lens at 35mm zoom setting

		F6		F5A to D	F100
		Basic	Detailed		Basic	Detailed
Focal length	Focal length at the time of exposure	○	○	○	○	○
	Zoom range	—	○	—	—	○
	Example	35	35 (24-50)	35	35	35 (24-50)
Lens maximum aperture	Maximum aperture at the time of exposure	—	—	○	—	—
	Maximum aperture within zoom range	—	○	—	—	○
	Example	none	F3.3-F4.5	F3.8	none	F3.3-F4.5

Recorded data items

Mode	Recorded item
Metering system	Color matrix
	Matrix
	Center weighted
	Spot
Flash sync mode*1	Front curtain sync
	Slow sync
	Rear curtain sync
	Red eye reduction
Speedlight setting	None
	TTL auto flash*2
	non-TTL auto flash*3
	Optional speedlight
	Multiple flash
	FP sync
	FV lock
Multiple exposure	None
	Multiple exposure
Lock (AE lock)	AE unlock
	AE lock
Vibration Reduction	VR off
	VR on

is for the F100 only.

is for the F6 only.

1 In Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, both "Red eye reduction" and "Slow sync" are recorded.
2 Includes i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash, Standard i-TTL Flash, 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, Multi-Sensor Balanced-Fill Flash, Center-Weighted Fill-Flash and Standard TTL Flash.
*3 With the F6, "non-TTL auto flash" is always recorded when the TTL auto flash is not executed (even when a Nikon Speedlight is not used). "Optional speedlight" is also recorded when Nikon Speedlight is used.

Setting and Changing Recording Mode with the F5/F100

(Illustrations show the F100 camera and Windows XP Home Edition/Professional operating system.)

1 Connect the memory card, in which "modelist" and "modeset" folders are created, to the PC.

• For details on creating folders and files, see page 10.
• For details on connecting the memory card to the PC, see page 12.

2 Open the 'modelist' folder in the mounted memory card removable disk and open the 'f5' or 'f100' camera model folder, depending on your specific camera.

3 Select desired recording mode file from camera model folder 'f5' or 'f100', and copy or transfer it in the modeset folder.

For details on recording mode file setting, refer to the chart on page 22.

4 Remove the memory card from the PC.

• The memory card may be removed differently depending on your specific PC, operating system, PC card adapter and memory card reader. Refer to the respective instruction manuals for more information.

Insert the memory card into the MV-1 attached the camera (8) and set recording mode on the camera.

• Follow the same procedure as transfer/saveshooting data on memory card (10).
• When the recording mode is properly set on camera, the recording mode file moved in the "modeset" folder is deleted automatically.

Folders and files that are created automatically

• The folders and files automatically created in the memory card by the MV-1 are as shown below.

For shooting data storage

nikon_dr For details on shooting data storage folders (3 13).

For setting/changing recording mode of F5/F100

• If the MV-1 with memory card is attached to the camera and the start button is pressed, "modelist" folder, camera model folder ("f5" or "f100") and recording mode file are overwritten each time. "modeset" folder is created only when it is not present.
• Do not set/change recording mode while files besides the files in "modelist" folder are present in the "modeset" folder.

If recording mode set/change is done with a film loaded in the camera

With the F5

Error indication will not appear, however, recording mode set/change is available from the next film.

With the F100

Error lamp blinks rapidly (25), recording mode cannot be set or changed. Rewind the film in the camera, remove it, then press the start button of the MV-1 for approximately one second.

Recording mode file

F5:

Priority	Recording mode file	Recording mode	Overwriting data	Warning lamp
1	f5_a_del_display.mod	A	Yes	Displayed
2	f5_b_del_display.mod	B	Yes	Displayed
3	f5_c_del_display.mod	C	Yes	Displayed
4	f5_d_del_display.mod	D	Yes	Displayed
5	f5_a_del.notdisplay.mod	A	Yes	Not displayed
6	f5_b_del.notdisplay.mod	B	Yes	Not displayed
7	f5_c_del.notdisplay.mod	C	Yes	Not displayed
8	f5_d_del.notdisplay.mod	D	Yes	Not displayed
9	f5_a_stop_display.mod	A	No/Stop recording	Displayed
10	f5_b_stop_display.mod	B	No/Stop recording	Displayed
11	f5_c_stop_display.mod	C	No/Stop recording	Displayed
12	f5_d_stop_display.mod	D	No/Stop recording	Displayed
13	f5_a_stop.notdisplay.mod	A	No/Stop recording	Not displayed
14	f5_b_stop.notdisplay.mod	B	No/Stop recording	Not displayed
15	f5_c_stop.notdisplay.mod	C	No/Stop recording	Not displayed
16	f5_d_stop.notdisplay.mod	D	No/Stop recording	Not displayed

F100:

Priority	Recording mode file	Record yes/no	Recording mode	Overwriting data
1	f100.simple_del.mod	Yes	Basic	Yes
2	f100_detail_del.mod	Yes	Detailed	Yes
3	f100simple_stop.mod	Yes	Basic	No/stop recording
4	f100_detail_stop.mod	Yes	Detailed	No/stop recording
5	f100.not_memo.mod	No	—	—

Priority

If more than one recording mode file is copied or transferred to the 'modeset' folder, the recording mode with the higher priority will be used.

• If recording mode files for both F5 and F100 exist in the 'modeset' folder, only the recording mode for the camera being used will be effective.

Record yes/no (F100 only)

Set whether shooting data is recorded or not. (The F5 is always set to record.)

Recording mode

Set the shooting data items to be recorded.

• The shooting data items used will vary with the camera. For details on data items for each recording mode, see page 17.

Overwriting data

If the film quantity exceeds the storable shooting data limit (18), you can specify whether data will be deleted from the oldest first, or no new shooting data will be recorded.

• With the F100, if the setting is to stop recording new data, and the film quantity exceeds the storable shooting data limit, the shutter button will be locked. In this case, take the following actions:

Turn the power switch off and then back on again to release the shutter lock. You will be able to take the next shot, but new shooting data will not be recorded.

• The F5 can continue to shoot photographs even though shooting data recording is halted.
• With either F5 or F100, store the shooting data to the memory card. If you remove the film from the camera and store the shooting data, shooting data in the camera will be deleted and it will be possible to record new shooting data.

Warning lamp (F5 only)

You can set whether or not a warning lamp lights on the rear panel (the PC link mark

will flash) when the film quantity exceeds the storable shooting data limit.

Approved Memory Cards

• In addition to the included CompactFlash card, the following Type I CompactFlash cards are also supported. Type II CompactFlash cards and Microdrives cannot be used.

SanDisk:

SDCFB series 16MB, 32MB, 48MB, 80MB, 128MB, 160MB, 192MB, 256MB, 384MB, 512MB, 1 GB

SDCFH series 128MB, 192MB, 256MB, 384MB, 512MB

Lexar Media:

4x USB series 16MB, 32MB, 48MB, 64MB

8x USB series 16MB, 32MB, 48MB, 64MB

10x USB series 160MB

12x USB series 64MB, 128MB, 192MB

16x USB series 192MB, 256MB, 320MB, 512MB, 640MB

24x USB series 256MB, 512MB

24x WA USB series 256MB, 512MB

40x WA USB series 256MB, 512MB, 2 GB

Hitachi (Renesas Technology):

CompactFlash HB28 C8x series 64MB, 80MB

CompactFlash HB28C016C6 (16MB)

CompactFlash HB28D032C6 (32MB)

• Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of memory card. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.

Blinking Error Lamp (red)

• Repeat operation from step 1 on page 10 after the following remedies.

Blinks slow (once a second): Communication error with camera

Cause	Remedy	Page
Camera power is off	Turn camera power on	10
Shutter is released during communication with camera	Do not release shutter during communication	7
Plug is loose	Attach plug properly	8

Blinks fast (4 times a second): Memory card error

Cause	Remedy	Page
Writing error	Insert new card	8
Card is not properly inserted into the slot	Insert card properly	8
Card's available memory is insufficient	Insert new (empty) card	9
Card is not formatted correctly	Insert correctly formatted card	13
With F100, a film in use is loaded when setting/changing recording data	Remove the film in use	21

• The memory card and the plug may be inserted or removed freely while the error lamp is on.

Specifications

Power	Supplied by camera
Dimensions (WxHxD)	Approx. 78 x 25 x 109mm or 3.1 x 1.0 x 4.3 in.
Cable length	Approx. 400mm or 15.7 in.
Weight	Approx. 100g or 3.5 oz. (main unit only, excluding memory card)
Operating conditions	Temperature: 0-40°C or 32-104°F, humidity: under 85%

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

• CompactFlash™ is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
• Microsoft®, Microsoft® Excel and Windows® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Microdrive is a trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and/or other countries.
• Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Teilebezeichnung 29

Frame number,Shutter speed,Aperture,focal length,Lens maximum aperture,Metering system,Exposure mode,Flash sync mode,Exposure compensation value,EV difference in Manual,Flash exposure compensation value,Speedlight setting,Multiple exposure,Lock,Vibration Reduction,Date(yy/mm/dd),Time 01,125,F4,48(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Color matrix,M,Front curtain sync,+1.7,+0.3,0,0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:01 02,250,F4,2,60(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Color matrix,M,Front curtain sync,+1.7,0.0,0,0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:02 03,640,F3,62(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Spot,P,Front curtain sync,0.0,0.0,0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:04 04,640,F7.1,62(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Spot,P,Front curtain sync,-1.0,0.0,0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:04 05,250,F18,52(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Center weighted,S,Front curtain sync,-1.0,0.0,0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:04 06,640,F2.8,300,F2.8,Center weighted,A,Front curtain sync,+0.3,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:07 07,800,F2.8,300,F2.8,Center weighted,A,Front curtain sync,+0.3,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:17 08,500,F4,600,F4,Center weighted,M,Front curtain sync,+0.3,+0.8,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:19 09,500,F5.6,600,F4,Center weighted,M,Front curtain sync,+0.3,-0.2,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:19 10,320,F2.8,5O,F1.4,Matrix,A,Front curtain sync,+o3.0,O.O,O non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:11 11,6O,F5.6,OLO.F4.Matrix,A,Front curtain sync,+o3.0,O.O,O non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,1O:11 12,25O,F4.18O,F2.8,Matrix,A,Front curtain sync,o.o,O.O,O non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2O:O/25/2O:1O

4. Opening shooting data (text file) using spreadsheet software

Serie 12x USB:64MB,128MB,192MB

Serie 16x USB: 192MB, 256MB, 320MB, 512MB, 640MB

Serie 24x USB: 256MB, 512MB

Serie 24x WA USB: 256MB, 512MB

Serie 40x WA USB:256MB,512MB,2GB

Hitachi (Renesas Technology):

Serie CompactFlash HB28 C8x: 64MB, 80MB

CompactFlash HB28C016C6 (16MB)

CompactFlash HB28D032C6 (32MB)

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Frame number,Shutter speed,Aperture,Focal length,Lens maximum aperture,Metering system,Exposure mode,Flash sync mode,Exposure compensation value,EV difference in Manual,Flash exposure compensation value,Speedlight setting,Multiple exposure,Lock,Vibration Reduction,Date(yy/mm/dd),Time 01,125,F4,4B(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Color matrix,M,Front curtain sync,+1.7,+0.3,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:01 02,250,F4.2,60(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Color matrix,M,Front curtain sync,+1.7,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:02 03,640,F13,62(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Spot,P,Front curtain sync,0.0,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:04 04,640,F7.1,62(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Spot,P,Front curtain sync,-1.0,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:04 05,250,F18,52(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Center weighted,S,Front curtain sync,-1.0,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:04 06,640,F2.8,300,F2.8,Center weighted,A,Front curtain sync,+0.3,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:07 07,800,F2.8,300,F2.8,Center weighted,A,Front curtain sync,+0.3,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:17 08,500,F4,600,F4,Center weighted,M,Front curtain sync,+0.3,+0.8,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:19 09,500,F5.6,600,F4,Center weighted,M,Front curtain sync,+o.3,-o.2,o.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 2I ,F4 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8 ,F8

Série 12x USB:64MB,128MB,192MB

Série 16x USB: 192MB, 256MB, 320MB, 512MB, 640MB

Série 24x USB: 256MB, 512MB

Série 24x WA USB: 256MB, 512MB

Série 40x WA USB:256MB,512MB,2GB

Hitachi (Renesas Technology):

Frame number,Shutter speed,Aperture,Focal length,Lens maximum aperture,Metering system,Exposure mode,Flash sync mode,Exposure compensation
value, EV difference in Manual,Flash exposure compensation value, Speedlight setting, Multiple exposure, Lock, Vibration Reduction, Date(yy/mm/dd), Time
01,125,F4,48(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Color matrix,M,Front curtain sync,+1.7,+0.3,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:01
02,250,F4.2,60(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Color matrix,M,Front curtain sync,+1.7,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:02
03,640,F13,62(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Spot,P,Front curtain sync,0.0,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:04
04,640,F7.1,62(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Spot,P,Front curtain sync,-1.0,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:04
05,250,F18,52(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Center weighted,S,Front curtain sync,-1.0,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:04
06,640,F2.8,300,F2.8,Center weighted,A,Front curtainl sync,+0.3,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:07
07,800,F2.8,300,F2.8,Center weighted,A,Front curtain sync,+0.3,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:07
08,500,F4,600,F4,Center weighted,M,Front curtainl sync,+0.3,+0.8,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:10
09,500,F5.6,600,F4,Center weighted,M,Front curtain sync,+0.3,-0.2,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:10
10,320,F2.8,50,F1.4,Matrix,A,Front curtain sync,+0.3,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:11
11,60,F5.6,50,F1.4,Matrix,A,Front curtainl sync,+0.3,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:11
12,250,F4,180,F2.8,Matrix,A,Front curtain sync,0,0,0,0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:12

Hitachi (Renesas Technology):

Serie CompactFlash HB28 C8x: 64MB, 80MB

CompactFlash HB28C016C6 (16MB)

CompactFlash HB28D032C6 (32MB)

Frame number,Shutter speed,Aperture,Focal length,Lens maximum aperture,Metering system,Exposure mode,Flash sync mode,Exposure compensation value,EV difference in Manual,Flash exposure compensation value,Speedlight setting,Multiple exposure,Lock,Vibration Reduction,Date(yy/mm/dd),Time 01,125,F4,4B(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Color matrix,M,Front curtain sync,+1.7,+0.3,0,0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:01 02,250,F4.2,60(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Color matrix,M,Front curtain sync,+1.7,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:02 03,640,F13,62(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Spot,P,Front curtain sync,0.0,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:04 04,640,F7.1,62(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Spot,P,Front curtain sync,-1.0,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:04 05,250,F18,52(28-70),F3.5-F4.5,Center weighted,S,Front curtain sync,-1.0,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:04 06,640,F2.8,300,F2.8,Center weighted,A,Front curtain sync,+0.3,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:07 07,800,F2.8,300,F2.8,Center weighted,A,Front curtain sync,+0.3,0.0,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:07 08,500,F4,600,F4,Center weighted,M,Front curtain sync,+0.3,+0.8,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:10 99,500,F5.6,600,F4,Center weighted,M,Front curtain sync,+0.3,-0.2,0.0,non-TTL auto flash,None,AE Unlock,VR off,2005/07/25,10:10 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O 1O

Serie 40x WA USB:256MB,512MB,2GB

Hitachi (Renesas Technology):

Serie CompactFlash HB28 C8x: 64MB, 80MB

CompactFlash HB28C016C6 (16MB)

CompactFlash HB28D032C6 (32MB)

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