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USER MANUAL MC-36 NIKON

For Your Safety (1/2)

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the followEn ing safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this equipment will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury. Do not disassemble or modify Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock or product malfunction. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the batteries and take the

product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.

Keep dry Do not handle with wet hands or immerse in or expose to water or rain. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire. Keep out of reach of children This device contains small parts which may pose a choking hazard. Consult a physician immediately if a child swallows any part of this device. Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from this device, remove the battery im-

mediately and take the device to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury.

Do not expose to high temperatures Do not leave the device in a closed vehicle under the sun or in other areas subject to extremely high temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or in damage to the casing or internal parts. Observe precaution when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this device: • Use only batteries listed in this manual. Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types.

For Your Safety (2/2)

• Read and follow all warnings and instructions provided by the manufacturer.

• Do not short or disassemble. • Do not expose to flame or excessive heat. • Do not attempt to insert batteries upside down or backwards. • Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the batteries when leaving the product unattended for prolonged periods or when no charge remains. • Should liquid from the batteries come into contact with skin or clothing, rinse immediately with fresh water.

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.: Federal Communications

Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir- En cuit 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 En expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION: This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION: Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Notice for customers in Europe

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

Parts of the MC-36 (1/3)

Thank you for your purchase of an MC-36 remote cord. The MC-36 is equipped with an interval timer suited to a wide variety of tasks, including astronomical photography. See page 17 for a list of compatible cameras.

Parts of the MC-36 (2/3)

Control Panel* Selection cursor 10–11 En Timer display 10–13, 15 Lock indicator7 Low battery indicator6 “TIMER ACTIVE” indicator 12–13 Speaker on/off indicator 9, 11 “SET” indicator 8, 10–12 “RELEASE” indicator 12–13, 15 Number of shots 9–13 * The illustration inside the front cover shows the control panel with all elements lit. In the other illustrations throughout this manual, elements relevant to the explanation in the accompanying text are shown in black. Indicators not mentioned in the text are shown in gray.

Slide the battery-chamber cover () from the back of the MC-36 and insert two AAA 1.5 V LR03 alkaline batteries (available separately) as shown.

The Low Battery Indicator (

) The low battery indicator () will blink when the batteries are low. Ready spare batteries.

When replacing batteries: 1 Check that the “TIMER ACTIVE” () and “RELEASE” ( ) indicators are not displayed (see right). 2 Turn the camera off and disconnect the MC-36. 3 Remove the batteries. 4 Wait until the control panel has gone out and insert new batteries. When the MC-36 Is Not in Use The MC-36 is not equipped with an off switch. To reduce the drain on the batteries when the MC-36 is not in use, end shooting and check that the “TIMER ACTIVE” (), “SET” (), and “RELEASE” ( ) indicators are not displayed (see right). The drain on the batteries increases when these indicators are flashing.

Parts of the MC-36 (3/3)

The “TIMER ACTIVE,” “SET,” and “RELEASE” Indicators

It means this; do this to turn it off

Timer active (page 13); press TIMER START/STOP button (). Settings can be modified (page SET 8); press SET button (). RELEASE Manual release active (page 15); (TIMER release shutter-release button ACTIVE not (; if button is in HOLD position, flashing) release shutter-release lock).

TIMER ACTIVE Connecting the MC-36

The Illuminator/Lock Button Press the illuminator/lock button () briefly to activate the control panel backlight. The backlight will remain lit for about six seconds; pressing the arrow button () while the backlight is on extends the timer for another six seconds. To lock all controls except the shutter-release () and illuminator/lock buttons, press the illuminator lock button until the lock icon ( ) is displayed in the control panel. To release the lock, press the illuminator/lock button until the lock icon is no longer displayed.

1 Turn the camera off.

2 Check that the “TIMER ACTIVE” () and “REEn LEASE” ( ) indicators are not displayed. 3 Remove the 10-pin terminal cover from the camera. Keeping the mark on the 10-pin connector ( ) aligned with the mark on the camera body, insert the connector as shown and then tighten the locking nut.

Disconnecting the MC-36

After checking that the “TIMER ACTIVE” () and “RELEASE” ( ) indicators are not displayed, turn the camera off and disconnect the MC-36. Replace the 10-pin terminal cover.

Timed Photography (1/7)

The MC-36 functions as:

• An automatic timer (pp. 8–14). Choose the delay (time before shooting starts), exposure time, interval, and number of shots for timed interval photography. Shutter speed can be selected with the camera if desired (pg. 14). • A manual release (pg. 15). Take photographs manually using the shutter-release button on the MC-36. Photographs can be taken manually even when the timer is running.

1. Adjust Camera Settings

1.1 Connect the MC-36 (pg. 7) and turn the camera on. 1.2 Adjust camera settings as follows (see the camera manual for details):

2.1 Press the SET button (). “SET” will flash in the control panel.

Shutter speed Interval timer Focus mode

Bulb Off AF-C (continuous-servo autofocus)* or M (manual) Continuous S (single frame) * Select “release priority” if available.

The MC-36 can be connected to the camera after the timer has been set.

Timed Photography (2/7)

2.2 Adjust the following settings: Option

DELAY LONG INTVL N Description

Delay before shutter is released Exposure time Interval Number of shots Speaker on/off

0 s to 99 hrs 59 min 59 s (in one-second increments)

1 s to 99 hrs 59 min 59 s (in one-second increments) 1 to 399, (unlimited) (on), (off )

Delay, Exposure, and Interval Settings

Timed Photography (3/7)

Setting the Timer Use the arrow button to set the timer.

Delay (time until shooting starts)

En Press left or right to select, up or down to change. The current selection is indicated by the selection cursor ().

Press SET () at any time to complete the operation and display the new settings for the selected item. To view other settings, press the arrow button left or right. The current selection is indicated by the selection cursor (). Press the SET button to edit the current setting as described above.

Timed Photography (4/7)

Exposure time Minute

Timed Photography (5/7)

Setting the Timer To ensure correct operation, choose an interval at En least one second longer than the exposure time. When using autofocus, set the delay to two seconds or more and choose an interval at least two seconds longer than the exposure time to ensure that the camera has time to focus. When using long exposure noise reduction (available with some digital cameras), the interval should be at least twice the exposure time. Intervals of 00:00:00 will automatically be reset to 00:00:01 when the SET button () is pressed to put settings into effect. To set the number of shots to (unlimited), select 1 and press the arrow button () down or select 399 and press the arrow button up.

2.3 After adjusting all settings as desired, press the SET button () to put the new settings into effect. A beep will sound (if the speaker is on) and the “SET” indicator will go out.

The new settings will remain in effect until changed or until the batteries are removed or exhausted.

Press the TIMER START/STOP button (). The timer will start and “TIMER ACTIVE” () will flash in the control panel. Between shots, the control panel will show the time remaining until the next photograph is taken. If the speaker is on, a beep will sound three times at one-second intervals before the shutter opens. While the shutter is open, the control panel will show the time remaining until the shutter closes, and the release lamp and “RELEASE” indicator ( ) will flash at one-second intervals. The number of shots remaining will be updated each time a photograph is taken.

Timed Photography (6/7)

Control Panel Display (Timer Active) Between shots: Time remaining until next shot While shutter is open: Time remaining until shutter closes Number of shots remaining Flashes while shutter is open

Flashes while timer is active

Shooting will end automatically when the seEn lected number of shots has been taken. To end shooting before all photographs have been taken, press the TIMER START/STOP button ().

The Speaker and Release Lamp

The following illustration shows when a beep will sound (●) and the release lamp flash (●) with a delay of 5 s, an exposure time of 4 s, and an interval of 9 s.

Timed Photography (7/7)

Using the Camera to Select Shutter Speed To take photographs at the shutter speed selected with the camera, adjust settings as follows: En Exposure mode M (manual) or S (shutter-priority auto) Shutter speed Any Camera Interval timer Off Focus mode AF-C (continuous-servo autofocus)* or M (manual) Shooting mode S (single frame) Exposure time 0 s Interval Longer than camera shutter speed† * Select “release priority” if available. †When using autofocus, choose an interval at least two seconds longer than the camera shutter speed to allow the camera time to focus. When using long exposure noise reduction (available with some digital cameras), choose an interval at least double the camera shutter speed. MC-36

Before using the timer for extended periods, check that the batteries have enough charge. Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator ( ) flashes in the control panel ().

The MC-36 shutter-release button () functions in much the same way as the camera shutter-release button. 1. Adjust Camera Settings Connect the MC-36 (pg. 7) and turn the camera on. Choose exposure mode, shutter speed, focus mode, and shooting mode as desired. 2. Take Pictures 2.1 Press the MC-36 shutter-release button () halfway and check focus and exposure, then press it the rest of the way down to take a picture. While the shutter is open, a beep will sound at one-second intervals, the “RELEASE“ indicator ( ) will flash, and

the control panel will show the time remaining until the shutter closes.

To keep the shutter-release button fully pressed for bulb photography, slide the button to the HOLD position. Slide it in the opposite direction to release the lock.

2.2 Release the button to end shooting.

The MC-36 shutter-release button can be used when no batteries are inserted. The control panEn el will remain off and no beep will sound.

The shutter-release button can be used to release the shutter manually while the timer is active. Timer count-down (including the controlpanel display, release lamp, and beep) continues during manual release. If a manual release overlaps with an automatic release, the shutter will remain open until both exposure times have expired.

Check the camera battery level and number of exposures remaining before using the MCEn 36 (see the camera manual for details). The timer will continue to operate even when no pictures can be recorded due to low battery, lack or film or memory, or lack of space in the memory buffer (digital cameras only). An AC adapter (available separately) is recommended for longer sessions. Some cameras have an AF activation option that determines whether the camera will focus when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (see the camera manual for details). Enable shutter-release button AF-activation when using the MC-36. Please note that the timer is less accurate than most watches or household clocks. 16

Caring for the MC-36

Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature. Keep away from strong magnetic fields: Strong static charges or the electromagnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could inter fere with the device.

A note on electronically-controlled devices: In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the control panel and the device may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, disconnect the MC-36, remove the batteries, and then replace them once the control panel has turned off. Caution is required when handling the batteries, which may be hot from use. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative.

The control panel: LCD displays tend to darken at high temperatures and exhibit slower response times at low temperatures. This does not indicate a malfunction.

Nikon D3, D2-series, D1-series, D700, D300, D200, and D100 (requires MB-D100 battery pack) digital cameras; Nikon F6, F5,

F100, F90X, F90 En Timer delay 0 s to 99 hrs 59 min 59 s in one-second increments Exposure time 0 s to 99 hrs 59 min 59 s in one-second increments Interval 1 s to 99 hrs 59 min 59 s in one-second increments Number of shots 1 to 399, (unlimited) Power source Two AAA 1.5 V LR03 alkaline batteries Battery life Approximately two months of continuous shooting with a delay of 5 min, an exposure time of 4 min 56 s, and an interval of 5 min. Use of the illuminator will reduce battery life. Operating temperature –20 – +50 °C (–4 – +122 °F) Dimensions Approximately 155 × 40 × 18 mm (6.1 × 1.6 × 0.7 in.), excluding projections Weight Approximately 105 g (3.7 oz), excluding ferrite core Length of cord Approximately 850 mm (33.5 in.) Compatible remote terminal MC-21 extension cord (operation is not guaranteed if two or more MC-21 extension cords are used), MC-35 GPS adapter cord accessories (connects to 10-pin terminal on MC-35) * An MC-26 adapter cord can be used to connect the MC-36 to any camera or accessory with a remote terminal, including motor drives (MD-12 motor drive excluded).

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200

CAUTION : This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing

Equipment Regulations.

1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200

Partes do MC-36 (3/3)

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