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USER MANUAL FG NIKON

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Exposure Measuring System. LED Viewfinder Indications. Exposure information. ; Improper exposure warning information. : 23 Flash ready-light information. ne How To Determine Shooting Modes24 P— programmed exposure mode . A—automatic exposure mode Manual exposure mode. Shutter Release Button Film Advance Lever. . Frame Counter. … Audio Warning Lever... ASA/ISO Film Speed Dial. Exposure Compensation Dial. Exposure Compensation Button .… Self Timer Lever. Film Plane Indicator Handgrip… Memo Holder Infrared Foousing Index

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| Exposure compensation buttons

Meter coupling lever

45 Film rewind crank Frame counter

SFim rewind knob Film plane Indicator

SR ASAIISO flm speed index |takeup sol

Lens mounting index Lors rolease button Infrared focusing index

Lens mounting ring ÉD Lens foousing ring

5 Motor give coupling

Motor drive positioning hole )_ Battery onamber licibattery li»

as Nikon's selectire-exposure 35mm SLR camer the Nikon FG gives you the choices not only of tote exposure programming but also aperture-priori automatic exposure as well as full manual contre Compact and lightweight, the FG adiditionally offei such advanced pholographic leatures as an exp: sure compensation dial, an exposure compensatic button and an audio warning system, plus its on matching electronic flash with TTL measuremer automatic motor drive and automatic data bac And of course with the FG, you've full admissic into the comprehensive Nikon System of over six interchangeable lenses and a host of accessori and equipment. To get the most out of your Fi study the instructions in this manual carefully. Eve basic operation and all controls and features à explained in detail. Practise using your FG witho film until you are familiar with the simple operatir instructions, then keep this manual on hand f ready reference. À few minutes now is your a surance of the best future results as you enter tl exciting world of selective-exposure photograpl with the Nikon FG.

e a coin to twist the lid counter: ickwise to unscrew it

88 il wil go and ie camera ckwsll pop open

tteries. Wipe battery terminal clean and insert either one SV lithium battery, two 1.55V siler-oxide batteries, or Mo 1.5V alkaline manganese batteries into the battery clip, making sure each “ +" sign is UP. Caution: Keep batteries away from in- anis and small chidren. In case a bat- tery is accidentally swallowed, call a doctor immediaiely as the material in- side the batteries can cause serious problems.

1 Drop the film cartridge into the film cartridge chamber & so the fim leader points towards the takeup spocl , and while rotating the rewind knob push it back down to secure the carrkige in place. Notes:

5) AI 35mm fim can be used.

2) Avoid loading film in direct sunlight. Il there is no shade available, lun Your back o the sun and use your own shadow 10 Shield the camera

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clip. Slip the battery clip back into the camera body and sorew it glock- wise lightly in place.

* leader inthe takeup spool, Pull the leader across the camera an insert it into any one of the slots in the takeup spaol

Looking through tho viowfinder &, depress the shutter release bution # halfway and contirm that any of the red LEDs (light emitting dicdes) light up steadiy or lirk continuousty for 16 seconds after you have taken your finger off the bution. This means battery installation is proper and power is sufficient. Ino LEDS light up or if they turn off immediately when you take your finger off the button, replace the battery (ies).

Note: To check battery power, set the shutter speed/mode selecter dial to any setting except M0 and B.

Advance the takeup spool siightly with your finger to engage the film's perforations with the teeth of the takeup spool and the sprocket &. Confirm the film is located properly between both guide rails & and that there is no film slack

Grasp the lens by its mounting ‘ing. then line L the aperture/distance scale index #à on the lens ar

the mounting index & on the camera body and he lens counterclockwise until it click into plac: Make sure the aperlure/distance scale index exac!ly on top.

To remove, while pushing the lens release button 1 turn the lens clockwise:

Altemately wind the film advance lever and depres ne shutter release button until the perforations © both film edges are securely engaged with tn sprocket teethand the film is advanced properly.

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e camera back Snep the camera back shut.

'hile depressing the A/P setting lock button @, turn e shutter speed/made selector uniil P is opposite e index. The builtin locking mechanisms at P and À 1sure that the dial cannot be accidentally shifted om either the P or À position during shooting:

ote: The Nikon FG camera has two more shooting modes rsides P (Program): À (Auto) and menual, For details oi ooting at these modes, see pages 28:54 for A (Auto) ana ges 1597 for manual

it genty in the direction of he arrow until you feel a siight resistance. Then fold the crank back in.

4 3 Make blank exposures until "## frame counter 3 shows #1.” To dispose of the first few frames exposed during film loading, continue to alternately advance the film and depress the shutter release button unti the frame counter shows “1.” Check that the rewind knob is rotating, indicating the film has been loadod correctly and is being advanced. If the kncb does not rotate, reloag the film.

Note: Do not take pictures prior 10 frame “1 as the meter does not funation until the counter reaches "1." Up 10 "1," the 1/60 and 1/185 sec. LEDS in the viewlinder will blink, Showing the shutler is autematicali set at 1/60 sec.

Lift up the ASA/ISO film speed dial and rotate it either direction until the index dot is opposite the fi speed in use. Make sure the exposure compensati dial is set at “0.” Tnese actions are essential to ac vate the camera's exposure meter for correct &xe sure of the film being used

Note: Fim speed is printed on the film package and cartride

Tu the aperture ring of 1ne lens until ne largest 1/ number is opposite te aperiure index. If the aperture is not set to f/11 or larger, both warning LEDS in the

viewiinder will blink alternately, warning of improper setting

um the lever as far as it will go, uncovering the audio warning mark (% }.

* Fold out the film advance lever to the stan off position. With your right hand grasping the han grip ® steadily and your right index finger restir Gcomfortably on the shutter release button, positi your right thumb between the camera body and + lever. Then cradie the camera in the left and with it thumb and tingers holding the lens focusing ring. Tr camera may be switched from horizontal. to vertice format shooting in this position,

Q. Sompose and focus on the subje:

rile looking through îhe viewfinder, compose your oto with the main subject in the center to assure rrect exposure. Then turn the focusing ring @ of 2 lens until the subject looks clear. The FG employs 2 standard Typo K focusing soréen for alkpurpose

otography. For precise pinpoint facusing for sub. 48 with distinct contours, use the central split- age rangefinder and tum the focusing ring until the il mage becomes whole. For rapid focusing and subjects with indistinet outlines, use the micro-

Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter releass tton halfway to turn on the exposure meter. Wien the audio warning es not sound, depress the button all the way to take the picture. In this

prism collar and turn the focusing ring until the shim- mering image becomes sharp. When doing close-ups or macrophotography or shooting with telephoto lenses. of maximum aportures of approx, #/4.5 or smaller, the splitimage spot and microprism collar are Ikely to darken. Therefore, use the matte outer fiek and um the focusing ring until the image be- comes sharp.

Siroke the film advance lever lo transport the film to the next frame.

se, the proper shutter speed to match scene brighiness is displayed the LED inside the viewfinder. If the warning sounds, check the view-

der information. If either the top or bottom warning LED blinks, the ailable light is too bright or 100 dim for the meter's range and correct posure is not possible without adjustment. Use either a neutral density er to reduce the amount of light reaching the film or artificial light to :rease the subject's brighiness. If the LED at 1/30 sec. or below lights » shutter speed is oo slow and blur may result. In this case, use a 204 to prevent blurred images. When you correct 1e exposure, the dio warning will stop.

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After ihe last exposure, the film advance lever will not move, Depress the film rewind button on the camera base plate to disengage the fim sprocket drive so you can rewind the exposedfilm backintoits cartridge.

1}The meter reacs the light over the entire focusing screen but IS dis- tncty blased toward the cential 12mMm die. area.

2) Frame coverage is approx 92% which means actual photogrephs will beslighty largerthanihe finder image.

Foii out the fim rewind crank and turn gentiy in the direction cf 1he arrow until you feel < increased tension. Give it a few more turns unil 1 tension is gone and the crank tums freely, indicatir the fim leader is rewound compietely back into tt cartridge.

move the . “ “* Open ine camera back by pulling Up the wind knob and take out the film cartridge. Avoid loading in direct sunlight. If there is no shade railable, turn your back to the sun and use your own 1adow to shield the camera.

e Nikon FG offers programmed mode operation, etture-priority automatic mode operation, and anual control of all shutter speeds from 1 to 11000 c., including M90 and B (Bulb) settings. To set the Sired shooting mode or shutter speed, rotate the uiter speed/mode selector dial until tne desired #ting click-stops opposite the index line. Note that À and P settings, a locking mechanism is provided prevent accidentel shifts of the setting. To rotate 2 dial 10 or from ne A or P setting, depress the lock tton @ provided. The shutter speedimode selector alhes the following settings: B, M90, eleven speeds

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E NIKON FC The lenses usable for the Nikon FG are all the Al-type Nikon! Nikkor lensos, including most of the AI con- verted lenses, certain Reflex Nikkor and PC Nikkor lenses. Non-Al Nikkor lenses and lenses of other manuiacturers which do not have the AI feature must not be forcibly mounted on the FG. Attempts to mount such lenses will damage the camera's indexing mechanism. Note that in addition to non:A lenses, the following lenses cannot be used: Al-converted 55mm f/1.2 (No. 184711970110) Al-converted 28mm f/3.5 (No, 825611 7209998) Al-converted 35mm f/1.4 (No. 386001 400000) Fisheye Nikkor 6 mm f/E.6 (all lenses) Fisheye Nikkor 10mm f/5.6 OP (all lenses) Reflex Nikkor 1000mm {/11 (No. 143000 or smaller) Reîlex Nikkor 2000mm f/11(No. 200310 or smaller) PC Nikkor 28 mm f/4 (No. 180900 or smaller) FC Nikkor 35mm #/2.8 (No. 85100 1906200) Zoom Nikkor 180-v600 mm i/8 ED (No. 174180 or smaller) Zoom Nikkor 2007600 mm 19.5 {No. 301822 or smaller) Zoom Nikkor 3601200 mm f/11 ED (No. 174127 or smaller) Focusing Unit AU-1

When using the Teleconvert. TC-200, TC-201,TC-301 or

TC-14A Exposure compensation, which is required when using Nkon AHtype cameras with lenses having a maximum aperture faster than 4/2 or faster than f/1.8 lwhen using the TC-14A), is not neceeeary when using the FG in its P or À mode, In the À mode, however, note that the actual shutter speed will be faster than that indicated in the viewinder by less than one step. Therefore, before shooting, be sure that the shutter speed LED(s) in the viewfinder indicates a speed slower than 1/250 sec. In the manual mode, exposure compensation usingthe ASA/ISO fim speed dial is necessary. See the teleconverter’s instruction manual for complete details.

from 1 to 1/1000 sec.. À and P. Intermediate settings cannot be used,

Used for completely automatic programmed mode shooting. The optimum combination of shutter speed and aperture value is automatically set by the FG's microsomputer, depending upon scene brighiness andthe film speedin use, The electronically controlled shutter speed is stepléss between 1 and 1/1000 sec. A (Auto)

Used for aperiure-priority automatic mode shooting The fistop is set manually and the FG's microcom- puter selects the matching electronically controlled shutter speeds steplessly between 1 and 1/1000 sec. depending on the scens's brighiness and the film speed in use

Used for full manual control of both f/stop and shulter speed. All of the eleven shutter speeds indicated on the dial are electronically set, with accuracy assured by 3 quartz oscillator controling shutter timing. Each number shown on the scale is reciprocal, le. 2 means 1/2 second, and 125 means 1/125 second. À one-step change will either halve or double the expo- sure, 2.g.. a shutter speed of 1/125 sec. lets in twice as much light as à setting of 1/250 sec., and half as

much light as 1160 sec. Note: When you set the shutter speedimode selector dial to either M90 or B, the exposure méter does noi work and the viewfinder LEDS don't light.

At this setting, the shuïter operates mechanically at 1/90 sec., and is used mainly when the battery is drainod and other shutter speed modes are not operable, and for flash photography with an elec tronic flash.

At this mechanical setting, the shutter curtains remain open as long as you press the shutter release button. Bis used for long time exposures.

Note: When the shutter speed/mone selecior dial is set somewhere between { sec. ano M90 and the shutter release button # is accidentally depressea, the shutter curtains re- main open. If the film is rewound in this situation, every frame will be re-exposed, damaging the pictures taken, Therefore, belore rewinding make sure that the selector dial is not in this intermediate position.

Sy g Sy 1 The Nikon FG employs TTL (through-the-lens) cente weighted {ul-aperture exposure measurement whic measures the amount of lighi passing through tr lens with ne aperture fully open, thus always assu ing a bright finder image during shooting. Exposur measurement emphasis is placed especially on tr brighiness in ne 12mm dia. central area (reter page 15), although the meter reads the light over tr entire focusing screen. Thus, correct exposure assured when shooting with the main subject situate in this central area.

On both P and À modes, the FG employs insta taneous stopped-down exposure measurement. Th measurement system sels the optimum combinatic of shutter speed and aperture at the actual spl secand moment of picture taking, assuring accura exposures even if the light changes at the very la instant. À sensitive SPD (silicon photodiode) is use to measure light intensity

= Top warning LED Shutter speed LEDS Bottom warning LED Flash ready-light

2d LEDs (light emitting diodes) located opoosite the utter speed scale at the right-hand side of the view der light up when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. These function in three capa ies—for exposure information. for improper expo: re warning, and for convenient flash shooting.

>rrect exposure—whether your photo comes out st right and neither too dark (underexposed) nor too ht (overexposed)—depends on iwo factors in re- ion lo your film: light and time, These factors are ntrolled by tistop (aperture opening) and shutter eed. The FG offers ihree different ways (modes) to pose photes—P (Program, À (Auto) and manual 2pending on photagraphic conditions and your own rsonal requirements, choose any one of these ree. On P, exposure measurements are totaly ndled by the camera, so all you do to take perfect :lures is focus and shoot, On À, still enabling auto- atic exposure, f/stop selection is under your con- 1, allowing you to create special deptn-of-field ects, and the FG matches with the correct shutter eed. (For details on depth of field, refer to page 32.) 1 manual, both f/ston and shutter speed selection > controlled by you, gWing you the chance to hieve special effects and to grow in your photo- aphic skills.

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Possible Possible Shutterspeedis on Por A on manual overexposure underexposure 100 slow æ ss EE = Birkin LED É se + = Steadily Li à lighting LED : # 5

Exposure information

On P or À, a steady LED indicates the shutter speed

automatically set. Two adjacent LEDS indicate set

speed is intermediate between the two. On manual,

a steady LED indicates the shutter speed set manually

and the blinking LED(S) signais the correct speed to

match the selected aperture.

+) At M90 and B, there is no LED display.

2) Shutter speëd selection is stepless on P and A; however on manual, intermodiate spocds cannot bo set

Improper exposure wari information On Por 4, a blinking top warning LED indicates possi ble overexposure. In this case, use a neutral density fier or change to a slower speed film. À blinking lower warning LED signals possible underexposure, necessitating an electronic flash or a change to the B setting for long exposure, On P. À and manual, an LED lighting at 1/30 sec. or below indicates shutter speed is too slow for hand-held shooting and a tipod is necessary to sieady the camera or a high-speed film or electronic flash shouldbe used Note: When using a tripod with à large head, use Nkons ipod adaoter 10 mount the FG: otherwise contact belween lens barreï and head may make it diiicuit to operaue Ve lens.

Flash ready-light information

An LED opposite the thunderbalt mark enables you t confirm flash readiness without removing your ey: from the viewfinder

P—programmed exposure mods Anew feature with tho Nikon FG, the P mode not only greaily simplifies operation, but also lets you con- centrate completely on picture composition and? iuther, gives you greater opportunities to shoot, especially in quickly changing Situations or {or candid shots, because no exposure calculation is necessary. On P. the optimum combination of stepless shutter | speed and stepless f/stop is determined by the FGs microcomputer at the instant of exposure, according

io a scientifically pre-arranged program. Perfect

exposure is thus assuredi for every shot. P mode operation

(1) Waile depressing the A/P setting lock button, turn the selector dial 10 P. (2) Set he f{stop of the lens to its minimum aperture opening (.e. the largest t/number). {3) Turnon the audio warning system. (4) While looking through the viewlinder, depress the shuter release button halfway to tur on the expo- , sure meter. If the audio warning does not sound, exposure is correci—just focus and shaat, One lighted LED in the viewinder signals what shutter speed is set. | Tmolighted LEDs indicate the set shutter speed is - _ intermediate between the twolighted LEDS.

NET If the audio warning does sound, improper expc sure may result and you must check the LED viev finder_ indications (explained on îhe followin page) for necessary adjustments.

Shutter speed is too slow

o much light Too little light

Sither upper or lower warning LED blinks:

À blinking upper LED means too much light: try sither a neutral density filer or change to a slower peed film. À biinking lower LED means 100 little ‘ght: use an electronic flash or switch from P to a ong exposure at B setting,

he LED lights up at 1/80 sec. or below.

hutter speed is too siow for hand-held shooting ind picture blur may result. Use à tripod to steady he camera, change to high-speed film, or use an ectronie flash

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—automatic exposure mode

ith the FG set on À, you select the fistop and the mputer matches it with the correct stepless shutler eed. The À mode is especialy useful for creating ecial effects in depth of field while still using ine mera on automatic mode to assure perfect ex. sure (aperture-priority selection), Deeper depth of Id (or greater focus zone in foreground end back- ound around subject) is achieved as YOU stop down 2 lens to its smaller aperture openings (larger umbers). Shallower cepth of field (softly blurred th in front and behind your main subject) results om larger aperture openings (smaller f/numbers) d'emphasizes the main subject.

istop is notset at 1/11 or a larger f/number.

During blank exposure both 1/60 and 1/125 sec.LEDs light up.

1) 1 the fistop is not set at #/11 or à larger #/number, both warning LEDs blink altemately. Reset îhe fstop to its mini- mum aperture setting (the largost Hrumber), When ucing à Milon Teleconverter TC-200, TC 300. or TC-14, PK ing or Al-converted lens, be sure to set the aperture 10 its mini- mum qpéning Since the warning LEDS vill not blink in werning.

2)1f you do not wish to turn on the audio warning System, check the LEDS in the viewtinder before shooting to con- firm if any adjustments are necessary in order lo assure correct exposure.

3) During blank exposures before the irame counter reaches "1," both the 1/60 and :/125 sec. LEDS wi light uo as the shutier is automatically set at 1/90 sec. Do not take pictures before "1" as the exposure meter does not operate unti 1."

Programmed exposure measurement graph The graph represents the optimum combinations of Histop and shutter speed, for the brightness of any scene, which were determined through intensive statistical and empirical studies and ed into the FG's computer brain for its pre-arranged exposure pro- gram. Thus, When actual exposure measurement takes place st the time of shooting, the ideal combi nation for actual conditions is selected and perfect exposure results for every shot.

(Graph— green line represents the curve for the t/1.4

lens. For lenses with other apertures, the graph is

read from that particular aperture opening until inter- section with the diagonal line and then in the same donnward ine, e.g., the black line for the 1/4 lens.)

1) On P the following lenses will cause slower shutier speeds than those indicated in the viewfinder while correct expo- sure is assured. Therefore, in cases where more exact shutter speed information is désired, À or manual mode is recommended’.

50mm 11.2 Nikkor (No. 250525 or smallor)

58mm #/1.2 Noot-Nikkor (No. 175000 or smaller}

ED 50300 mm #/4.5 Zoom Nikkor (No. 179500 or smaller) Every Al-converted 85mm f/1.8 Nikkor

Every Al-converted 105rmm f/4 Micro Nikkor

Every Ak-converted 85v250mm f/4 Zoom Nikkor

2) On P, the following lenses and accessories cannot be used es they do not have an aperture coupling device. Use

these lenses on A or manual modes. All Reflex Nikkors AI PC Nikkors {when persoective is shifted. use manual mode) Bellbws attachment Extension Ring Set K

3) On P. when using teleconverters or Al-converted lenses « maximum apeñures of #45 or smaller, shuttér speec available are limited to very slow ones. Theretore, À « manual mode is recommence.

4) On P. when using Akconverted ienses of maximum ape ture larger than 1/2.8, (ne metering range {or the higher E values will be reduced down to & maximum of wo EVS di pending on the aperture.

A mode operation—aperture-priority selection (1) Depress the A/P setting lock button and rotate the dial uni ne “A” click-stops opposite the index line.

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{2) Set the desired f/stop on the lens.

(8) Turn on the audio warning system.

(4) White looking through the viewlinder, depress the shutter release button halfway to turn on the expo- sure meter. |f the audio warning does not sound, the scene brightness is within îhe FG's metering range — focus and shoot. The shutter speed auto meically set is indicated in the viewlinder by either one LED or iwo LEDS. If the audio warning sounds, LEDs in the viewfnder will indicate one of the conditions described on the next page.

Underexposure Picture blur

he top warning LED blinks to warn of overexposure. he bottom warning LED blinks ta warn of under- xposure.

he LED lights up at 1/30 sec. or below to warn of icture biur.

these cases, lo adjust exposure, rotate the lens >riure ring to 2 larger or smaller value as indicated ow until the blinking LED disappears and an LED(s) 11s up steadiy opposite 1/60 sec. or fasier. Werexposure— Rotate to a larger finumber li after ais the LED still blinks, use a neutral density filter r'change lo a slower speed film. Inderexposure—Rotale to a smaller t/number. If fer this the LED still blinks, use an electronic flash r Switch from À to B (Bulb) setting for long expo- ures. If the LED at 1/30 sec. ar below lights up

3pth of field refers to the clear focus zones in front and behind the main subject when you focus tho

ns. With the FG's aperture-priority automatic expo- ire, you have full control over depth of field by vary-

3 the f/stop. The following are important points to

) Bystopping down the aperture to smaller openings (larger f/numbers), depth of field becomes deeper and not oniy your main subject but foreground and background will also be in clear focus. On the contrary, by opening up the aperiure to larger openings (smaller f/numbers), depth of field be- comes shallower and both fore- and background wil be out of focus, 1hus enabling you to empha- size the main subject

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after adjustment, picture blur may resut—use a tripod, higher speed film or electronic flash

+ Picture blur—Rotate to a smaller f/number. If the shutier speed does not increase above 1/30 sec. use a tripod to steady lhe camera, change to a higher speed film or use an electronic flash

Note: I tho audio warning system is not turned on, check te

LEDs in the viewinder for impraper exposure conditions before shooting.

(2) The farther the subject from the camera, the deeper the depth of field. the closer to the camera, the shallower the depth of field

(3) Usually, background clarity is sharper than that of the foregreund: thus, in shallow depth-of-field situations, you can expect your foreground images to be less clear han those behind the subject.

{4) The shorter the focal length of the lens, the deeper the depih of field.

{5) With Nikkor or Nikon Seïies E lenses, depth of field is indicated by pairs of colored lines on the lens which correspond to the colors of the finumber. Therefore, depth-offield range can be obtained by the corresponding distance scale

[+ Setthe desirad speed by turning the lens aperture ring.

A mode operation shutter speed priority selection

For shooting moving subjects, the FG also enables you to select the shutter speed on À made to aithor freeze the action and produce sharp oullines with a faster shutter speed, or to cause an intentional blur by choosing a slower shutter speed. To operate the FG as a shutter-speed priority automatic camera,

depress the shutter release button haïfway ar match the lighted LED with the speed you desire t turning the lens aperture ring &. Improper exposui is indicated by LEDS and the audio waming syste: as in aperture-priority selection.

Lens set at f/1.4 Only main subject is in focus

Lens set at f/16 Most objects near to far are in focus

Y Range 1e FG's meter may be used only within the meter's posure value (EV) range which determines the rssible combinations of aperture and shutter speed, pending on the film speed in use. The chart shows e relationships betweon the f/stop, shutter speed

speeds (for metering purposes) with any film speed/ aperture combination. Careful attention to this chart will assure precise exposure, automatically, over the complete exposure control and meter range capa- bilities of your Nikon FG.

Manual operation allows you to shoot at your choice of any combination of the flstops and eleven shuiter speeds on the camera's diels. (Note that you cannot set shutter speed between numbered settings.) By Varying these combinations, you can achieve not only correct exposure but also such special effects as under- or overexposure, blurred action, etc. Manual is also valuable 10 develop your photographic instincts and skills, and is additionally recommended when an electronic flash other than the Nikon dedicated flash unit is used.

How to select f/stop and shutter speeds Exposure is determined by the combination of tt shutter speed and f/stop (aperture opening). As tr numbers on either the f/stop or shutter speed dia increase by one value, the amount of light enterir the film is reduced by approximately one half. Fi example, the amount of light at 1/125 sec. is abo one-half that at 1/60 sec., and the amount of light 116 Is one-half tnat at 1/11. Brighier scenes requi eïher faster shutier speeds or smaller apertu openings (larger f/numbers) or a combination of bo which will give the same amount of exposure: darki scenes require the reverse. For example, 1/250 se at F8 is the same as either 1/500 sec. at #56 « 11125se0.atf/11,

Shutter speed/aperture combination to give the same exposure,

Shutter speed ps H/1000|1/500

id fim speed, indicating the functioning shutter ASANGO 14 sa so 2 Le = aSA ISO 50 : ASA/1SO 100 ASA/ISO 200) “ASAIISO 400 ASA/ISO 800 “ASANSO 1500 = aSa/1S0 3200 1 | ve va | ve [ins |120| ve [1712 | v250] 1800 |1/1000| 5 Duels ve ans | 150 | 60 | 120 | 1250| 1600 frc0 a fu [va [ous [uns | ao | 60 |urrzs | 1250| 1500 [171000 Hier anti) 1 | vaua | ve funs [10 | vo | 17125 [250] 17500 [171000 Lie] va [ve fins | vo | neo [vi2s | 1250 [vo firtoce in fuaue fus [ons [oo [re fines [uso nsc fro0) a [azra [ous fans | va0 | v60 |1n25| 17260 | 1500 fico0| 1 [rafale [ras] vo | 160 [vs] 1260| 600 f1n000 nue — sd mode operation Set the f/stop you desire or turn tne shutter speed/ mode selector dial to any of eleven numbered Star seed ie pos selected by aligned and settings you desire. (Note that you cannot set the FG'e mue, only one LED dial between indicated settings.) computer lights steadily; :) While looking through the viewlinder, depress the = correct shutier release button halfway and check he _— a exposure lighted LEDS. reed assured

+ The blinking LED(s) indicates the shutter speed selected by the FG's microcomputer to match ‘he fiStop you have set.

+ The lighted LED indicates the shuiter speed you have set.

) If one LED is blinking, to get the correct exposure rotate the aperture ring and/or the shutter speed dial so that both the blinking LED and the steadily lighted LED are aligned and only one LED lights up steadiW. If to LEDS are biinking, rotate the aperture ring and/or shutter speed dial until one LED lights up steadily or the blinking LEDs come 8 close as possible to it; then make further fine adjustments by rotating the aperture ring so that only one LED lights up steadily.

}1f you wish to create intentional under- or over- exposure, set either the apertute ring or shutter speed dial so that your selected shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder either above or below that selected by the FG.

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1) At the mechanical Settings of M90 and 8, the meter doss not function and no LEDs are displayed.

2) The audio warning system does not function on manual.

NET Fast shutter speed (freeze action)

Slow shutter speed {intentional blur)

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epressing the shutter release button halfway vitches on the exposure meler for approx. 16 sec. ren after taking vour finger off the button, and uses the viewfinder LED(S) to light up steadiiy. ashing the button all the wey down releases the autter.

» check battery power, depress the button hallway. the viewlinder LED(S) lights steadiy, power is ifficient. If the LED(s) disappeats the instant you imove your finger from ihe buiton, power is weak nd you must change batteries. If you continue to use

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udio Warning Lever &

prevent incorrect exposure or blutrad photos. re: lting from extreme shooting conditions, the Nikon 3 is equipped with an audio warning device, oper le on P or A modes, in addition to the visual LED arning indications, To switch the device on, turn 3 léver as far as it will go, uncovering tne audio arning mark ( Y), and depress the shutter release ton halfway. While the button is depressed, the dio warning will sound indicating that scene bright- ss is out of the metering range of 1r° 1/1000 sec. dich results in over- or underexposure, or that utter speed is 100 slow for handheld shooting

the camera in this situation, the batteries will be com- pletely exhausted: when the shutter release button is depressed, the shutier curtains will not open and the mirror will be locked in ihe up position. To return the mirror to its place, switch to the B setting.

The shutter release button is threeded at the center to accepta standard cable release.

The film advance lever is coaxial with the shutter re- lease button and is speciallÿ contoured to fit the thumb. À hinged lever, it fits snugly to the camera body. It has & trow of 144°, and is operated in one complete stroke or a series of shorter ones. After completion of fim winding, the lever quick-returns to the stand-off position when your finger is taken off the lever.

1) At the end of the rall the lever wil not wind. In this case, don't force he lever, just release your finger, depress the film rewind button & and rewind the film

2) 8e sure to release your finger from the shutter release button while aovancing the film ta prevent taking a picture eccidentally at he instant the film is advanced.

To keep track of the number of exposed frames, th frame counter is graduated trom S (Start =tw frames below 0) to 46. After “1,” and starting frer ” every two frames are numbered in white wit white indices in between, When making Elank sho with the shutter speed/mode selector set at othe than M90 and B, the 1/60 and 1/125 sec. LEDS w blink until the frame counter roaches “1, showir ihat the shutter is firing at 1/90 sec. Only after “1 will both the meter and viewtinder information wo normally. Don't take pictures until the frame counte reaches “1.” The frame counter automatically rese to"S" when the camera back is opened

Check the viewfinder for LED indications and adjust exposure as on pages 26-27 or 8081. If you don't want lo hear the warning sound, simply turn {he lever to the OFF position (to cover the % mark), but be sure to check the viewfinder LED before shooting to contirm if scene brightness is within metering range. Note: The oudio warning device does not function even with the lever set at ON when hoïh top and bottom warning LEDs are alternately blinking to warn of improper aperture setting one.

The scale on the ASA/ISO dial has numbered settings tor speeds from ASA/ISO 12 to 8200. Two dots be- iween each number stand for intermediate settings, such as 64, 80, etc. The 64, 100 and 400 settings are indicated in red. The table gives the speeds for all intermediate settings. To set the film speed in use, lift up the dial and rotate it until the desired number (or dot representing the film speed) click-stops opposite the index dot

ASA/ISO is a numerical rating of the film's sensitivity to a given amount of light. The higher the number, the

greater the sensitivity, and vice versa. The film's AS4 ISO is indicated on ‘he cartridge itself, on the fi carton and on the data sheet packed inside.

This dial can also be used to compensate exposur as in ne following example: with ASA/ISO 100 filn set the dial to 50 to overexpose +1 step: to 25 fc +2 steps: to 200 for 1 step: to 400 for —2 step: After compensated shooïings, be sure to return th dial to the flm's original speed

?r unusual lighting situations, such as shown in the agram, the exposure compensation dial allows ljustments to prevent over- or underexposure. AISO, 3 dial can be used to intentionally obtain special ects like over- or underexposure, even under mal lighting conditions. Conveniently operable on and A, the dial ranges from +2EV to —2EV in one If increments.

operate, press the lock button & and turn the dial tilit click-stops opposite the desired compensation lue. On P, each increment causes a corresponding ift in both shutter speed and f/stop (except for 1en the graph line becomes horizontal, and then ly Shutter speed is shifted), on A, shutter speed

is provides an approx. 10-sec. exposure delay. tependent of the shuiter mechanism, the sel-timer n be set either before or after the film is advanced can be operated al all modes except the B setting. de the lever away from the lens as far as it will CO, ver the viewfinder eyepiece to prevent stray light 1m entering through the viewfinder, then depress 2 shutter release button, Aftor use, return the lever its original position. The selftimer is cancellatle y time before shooting by returning tne lever to ts ginal position:

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+2 white background, snow scene

41 white background occupying al of viewing “4 spollighted subject, Black background occupyinghalf of viewing area

only is shifted, corresponding to the compensated amount, New shutier speed setting is visible in the viewfinder, After taking the picture, return the dial to ©, or incorrect exposures will result in ordinary shoot- ing. In addition to the dial, exposures can be compen: sated with the exposure compensation button ® , by changing the ASA/ISO setting, and by changing shutter speed or aperture setting in the manual mode Note: At ASA//SO 25: Only ! step compensation in he + direction: — direction is normal. At ASA/SO 1600: Only 1 sten compensation in the — direction: + direction is normal. At ASA/ISO 12: Cannot compensate in the + direction: — direc- tian is normal. At ASA/ISO 3200: Cannot compensate in the — direction, + direction is normal.

The film plane indicator ( -<- ) is engraved on the top deck just behind the audio waming lever. lt indicates ‘he exact position of the film plane inside the camera and is used to measure the exact distance between the subject and film plane, such as in macrophotog- raphy. The distance between ne film plane ard lens mounting flance is exactly 46.5mm

Conveniently operatle on P and À, this gives a com- pensation of + 2EV to quickly and easily adjust expo- sure when shooting snow scenes, sidelit or backlit subjects, or in cases where the main subject and back: ground are strongly contrasted. Keop the button depressed:as you press the shutter release button On, both fStop and shutter speed are shifted loward a slower speed and smaller f/number by an equivalent of two EVS, according to the programmed graph. On À shutter speed is shifted {wo stops, e.g.. fram 1/250 sec. to 1/60 sec. On both P and A, the new shutter speed is displayed in the viewinder.

This not only allows steady shooting but also a secure comfortable fit in your hand. When shooting with motor drive. the grip should be dismounted. To do this, (1) insert a coin into the slot. turn the screw counterclockwise until it loosens, (2) then slide it doun until it separates from the body. To reattach, (1) align the grip attachmont serew with the inner hole in the hand grip, (2) slip the grip up until it stops, then screw clockwise uni i becomes tight.

; & reminder Of film type, ASA/ISO speed, and the mber of exposures on the roll in use, clip off the d'ofthe film carton and insert into the memoholder.

cated at the top of the pentaprism viewfinder, the + shoe allows direct mounting of the Nikon Speed- ht688, 88-168, SB-15 or any electronic flash with ISO-ype mounting foot. Other tlash units may be aunted with an adapter —see the table on the next ge. Four electrical contacts provide synchroniza- n of the flash unit, flash output stop signal on TTL de, identification of the TTL flash, and both ready- ht indication in the camera's viewtinder (via an D) and auto switching to the proper sync speed of 30sec. with some Nikon dedicated flashes pte: Use of othor manufacturer's flash units, ovon with the me ISO.type mounting foct, may cause abnormalties in utter speed precision or even breakage of the IC circuit.

on most lenses is the Infrared focusing index. When shooting with blackandwhite infrared film, it is necessary to refocus the lens to compensate for the fact that infrared rays focus at & point sligh in front of visible light. To use the index, focus on your subject through the viewtinder, then look at the lens and take note of he focused distance, Finally, reset the focus ing ring so that the desired distance is aligned with the red dot.

When he Nikon FG is used togothor with Nikon flash units such as the 6848, 68-168, SB-15, etc. a view ‘inder ready-ight LED opposite the thunderbolt mark lights up When the flash is fully charged or recycled This way, you're easily informed of flash reaginess without having ta take your eye off 1ne viewfinder Depending on which Nikon flash unit is attached, the same LED blinks to war of insufficient flash output, incorrect setting of the flash Unit or incorrect setting ofthe FG, For more detailed information, refer lo the flash units instruction manual

Not: When (ho cameras meter switch is of, Ihe reaay-Mght wilinot light up except at the M90 or B setting.

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photography provides the means to see the world all its smallest details. The following are available close-up work at a shorter distance than that of index engraved on the lens: Ciose-up lenses— No. 0, No. 1, No. 2, No. ST, No. 4T, No. ST and No. 6T lenses; direct mounting normal exposure method. Auto rings—PK:-11, PK:12 and PK-13: mount be- teen lens and camera body; usable only in com- binetion with AI lenses: normal exposure method Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6—Use the aperture control lever of the PB-6 for stop-down measurement as follows: on À, release the shutter button after turning the PB-6's aperture control lever: on manual, turn the aperture control of the PB-6 and turn either the f/stop or shutter dial until oniÿ the steady LED begins to light, indicating correct exposure for manual mode. Note that P (Program) moce is unusable. Shooting magrifi. cation is successively changeable hy the expan. sion and contraction of the bellows. Any combination of Nos. 1, 2, and 3 is possible.

signed to complement the versatiity of he FG, «on has !hree electronic flash units which mount acily to 1ne camera's accessory shoe and feature ‘omatic TTL (through-the-lens) control of the flash 2osure. Also, With the camera on P. À, or à manual ting of 1H25sec. or faster, the FG is automatically itchod 0 1/90sec.—the correct synchronization ed lor flash photography. Nothing could be easier.

atures special fig flashtube module for bounce shor shooting close-ups. Guide number of 25 (ASA/ 2 100 and meters)or 41 (ASA/ISO 25 end fect)

»st versaille cirect-mounting flash from Nikon, Truly. aïve bounce flash possible with two flash neads: iinheadhas zoom settings for 28, 38, 50, and 85mm ses and tilts back 90° and rotates 270°; smaller soncary head faces straight ahead to provide a ichlight in the eyes. Special MD (motor drive) setting >ws Shocting of 8 consecutive frames at 4 {rames ! Second. Powerful guide number of 32 (ASA/ISO J'and meters) or 82 (ASAIISO 25 and feet).

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{4) Micro-Nikkor 55 mm 1/2.8, 105 mm f/4 and 200mm

fl4 (IF)}—When using Al-type Micro-Nikkor lenses. at a shooïng magnification range from 1/2 lo 1/1, use the Auto Ring PK-13 or Teleconverier TC-209 in the case of the TC-200, usable from infinity to 4/1 magnification} with the 55mm 1/2.8; use the PN:11 with the 105mm {/4. In the cese of the 200mm f/4 (IF), the Teleconverter TC-300 is rec- ammended for photos with a wide magnification range fom Infinity to 1/1. Because both the auto rings and teleconverters have automatic aperture coupling devices, they enable automatic exposure control when combined with Micro-Nikkor lensos. For close-up photography with these accessories, it is recommended to shool at À or manual modes since depth of field is generally shallow and you must stop your aperture down as much as possible to get the greatest area of clear focus. In focusina, it is essen- til to focus on the matte field. To measure the exact distance between the subject and the film plane, use the film plane indicator.

Speedlight SB-18 Lightweight and easy to operate. Choice of TTL or manual control. Guide number of 20 (ASA/ISO 100 and metere) or 33 (ASA/ISO 25 and fee).

NET Made for ihe Nikon FG, the MD-14 Motor Drive enables shooting up to 3.2fos (trames per second) on high speed setling, or 21ps on low speed setting, using the FG's shutter release button as the motor drive trigger and or auto winding. One-frame-at-a-time picture taking is aiso possible, onabling you to follow 2 moving subject without ever taking Your eye tram ine subject. To attach, remove the FG'S hand grip © and engage the tripod socket 4 of the camera win te attachment screw. The MD-14 is also operable vith Ie Nikon EM camera, providing the same shoot- ing ratio as {hat lor the Nikon FG. The FG also accepts 1he compact, lightweïght MD-E Motor Drive for 1.5fps shooting. Attachment and operation are the same &s above

ICCESSORIES—c0 ata Back MF-15 keep track of when photos were taken, the FG

r ET ee emnipie | Filters m | [TP nf ee) ot

cepis the slim, lighiweight Data Back MF-15 which ps on in place of the FG'e rogular camera back & th no sync cord needed. Three imprinting modes e possible: year/menth/day (up to year 2100), day ur/minute, or picture counting (up 10 2000). dis- 1yed on the data back in clear LCDs and printed, you choose, on the photo in unobirusive red LED merals. For double-duty as a handy clock, a quartz er with alarm function is incorporated

yepiece correction lenses » correct both near. and far-Sightedness, nine lenses € available from —5 to +3 diopter velues. These ilues are derived {rom the dioptry of boih the tinder d'the correction lens.

ubber eyecup / heling to block stray light from entering the eye- 2ce, this improves the apparent brighiness and ontrast of the viewfinder image and facilitates focus- 3. Attach directly to the viewfinder or eyepiece *rection lens’ frame.

sed when attaching the Magnifier DG-2. Be sure to the adapter before opening the camera back

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These are recommended 10 prevent side or slanted lght trom entering the lens and causing ghost images and flare. Four types are available to match various Nikon/Nikkor lenses: snap-on, screw-in, telescnpic {aiready incorporated into the lens), and slip-on.

TWo types are available: the CF-17 for use with stan- dardienses andthe CF-18 foruse with the Nikon Series E36v72mmf/3.50r smaller lenses. The CF-18A Front- Flap for use with the Zoom-Nikkor 35 70mm 1/3.5 lens and (he CF-18D Camera Case Base Portion for use wen te Data Back MF-15 is attached are also avai. able.

Custom shoulder hags

Three types are available: CB, blue; CB-2, green: CE-3, beige.

Neckstrap Available in several colors: AN:1, léather: AN-4Y, AN-4B, AN-6Y and AN-6W, webbed nylon.

Shutter Release Adapter AR-8 For use with the Cable Release AR-2 or Double Cable

Release AR-4. Screw into the center cf the shutier release button.

+ Dont lorce your cameras controls ‘hey are designed lo work mil a rie UM of pressure

+ Clean all lens ang prism surlaces perodcaly with a blowertype brush or lens tissus moistered tn an approved pholo lens cleaning liquid.

+ Aid louching he camera intenor Surfaces. espécially the shutier cur- | Faire di and Him presouro pate © |

* Hthe cemera body is exposed 10 rain Of msi, wipe malsture gentiy With à soft cloh and dry le camera. After using the camera noar salt vreter Lake care lat you wipe i with à coin

+ Store your camera. lenses and ac- cessories in a codl, dry place. Remove ne vatleres wrén îne camera ot accessories are not Lo be used for an extended period

+ Dispose of used batteries proper never tro them into lite, For battery perlommance by brand, refer to manu: facturer'siterature, |

Caution: Keep batteries away from Infants and small children. In case a battery is acci- dentally swallowed. call a doctor immediately as the material inside the batteries can cause serious problems.

New batteries: Between manufacturing and ‘irstuse, all batteries exhibit some drain. There: fore, care should be taken to purchase the newest (and fresheot) ons possible. To holp you do this, some manufacturers stamp the date of manufacture on 1he bottom of each battery. Ask your camera dealer for assistance in interpreting the codes

Temperature: Battery life ratings are based on operation at around 25°C (77°F). A olher tem- peratures, battery life is Shortened. Spare bat- feries should therefore be kept available if opet- ation in low temperatures is anticipated. Continuous use: Batteries are drained much more quickly by continuous use than by inter- mittent use.

moisiened with pure water 10 romove possible Lieux D SA,

Storage: When not in use, the batteries should be removed to prevent damage from leakage To minimize crain during the period of disuse, store ie batteries in a cool, dry place

Battery brand: Do not use mixed brands of batteries, nor batteries with different model numbers. Also, avoid mixing new and old bat- teries since proper performance wil not be obtained and battery leakage into your FG | may occur.

Polarity: When insialling batteries, observe îhe voltage polarities carefully. Reversal of positive (+) and negative (—) termirals will resuit in leakage. If leakage Should occur, clean care- iull or take your FG io your dealer.

Electronically controlled 35mm Single-lens reflex camera 24mmx 36mm

{standard 35 mm lilm format) Nikon bayonet mount

Nikkor 50/1.2. 80/1.4, 50/18, Nikon Series E 50/18 as standard, more than 60 Nikkor and Nikon Series E lenses available

Electronically contralled vertical: travel metal focalplane shutter Stepless speeds from 1 10 14000 sec. on P (Program) and A (Auto) modes: 11 speeds quarlz-controlled from 1 to 11000 sec. on manual; mechan-

ically controlled, 1/90 sec. at alarm M90 sotting and long exposure at B setting (Program) mode Light intensity feed-back type: xposure control shutler speed and aperture set automatically and Steplessiy (Auto) mode Aperture priority type: aperture xposure control set manually while shutter speed Exposure

set automatically and steplessiy

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TTL centerweighted fullaperture measurement; meter incorpo- retes one silicon photodiode (SPD)

EV 1 lo EV 18 (1e. 1/1.4 at

1 sec. to f/16 at 1/1000 sec. at ASA/180 100 and with 50mm f/1.4 lens)

ASA/ISO 123200 “Beep-been" warning sound activated when shutter release butlon is pressed halfway if shutter speed is approx. 1/30 sec. and below, or above approx. 1/1000 sec.; can be Lurned off via audio warning lever

+2EVR-2EV in 1/2 increments

Exposure ‘compensation button

Approx. + 2EV when exposure compensation button is kept depressed as shutier release button is depressed

Fixed eyelevel pentaprism type with buit-in TTL exposure meter: aporox. 92 % frame coverage

Fixed-type Nikon standard Type K screen; comprised of central splitimage rangefinder spot, mieroprism collar and matte/ Fresnel outer field: 12mm-dia reference circle denotes area of center-welgnted metering 0.84X (50mm lens set at infinity)

Via film winding lever of 144° winding angle: hinged type: either one continuous strake or series of shorter strokes possible

Adaitive type; automatically resets to “S" when camera back is opened

Manual: film rewind crank rotates after rewind button is depressed

Hot-shoe Standard ISO-type accopts contacts Nikon Speedlight SB-18, 88-18 68-15 or other 150-type Nikon flash unit directly Flash Speeds up lo 1/90sec, with

synchronization electronic flash: with he Nikor dedicated flash urit, flash sync is automatically set to 1/905ec when shutter spsed/mode selector is se at P, À or manually 1/125%:1/1000s0c.: while set to 1v1/60sec. manuëlly, the shutter speed will operate as set; the flash readÿ-lght lights up when flast is recycled

Ready-light Incorporated in the viewfinder Motor drive Electrical contacts and mecha coupling ical coupier buil in for operatic

with the Motor Drive MD-14

or MDE Swings open when film rewind knob is pulled up; memo holde provided: interchangeable with the Data Back MF-15

df-timer Lever provided can be set for up to approx. 10 sec. exposure delay; setting cancellable before aclual shutter release

{8-76 or SR-44 type), two 1.5V alkaline-manganese batteries (LA-44 type) or one 3V lithium battery (CR-1 3N type)

witch release button is pressed halway: stays switched on for approx. 16 seconds afler finger is lifted off button

mensions 126.0mm{W}x 87.5 mm(H}x 54 mm (D)

sight Approx, 4909 (body erily)

imera cases Semi-soft cases CF-17, 18

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The camera body you purchased is peckaged separately from ihe lens. Before mounting the lens, check if it is capable of Automatic Maximum Aperiure Indexing (AI) operation with your camera body by verilying that ne lens” aperture ring is titted with a meter cou: pling ridge as illustrated at tne right

If the lens is fitted with the meler coupling ridge, it is capable of ul-aperture exposure measurement; to aitach it to ne camera. follow the directions provided in the Basic Operation section of this instruction manual. 1 the lens is non-AI, it cannot be mounted on the Nkon FG. For further details on usable lenses and their recom- mended modes, please refer to pages 19 and 27.

Note: Al-conversion of most non A Nikkor lenses having both an automatic diaphragm and meter coupling prong is avalable at reasonable cost for the Convermience of Nikkor lens users. Please contact your local authorired Nikon deaier.