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2 FOREWORD Thank you for choosing the Nikon F5 for your photography. Designed with a combination of strong and reliable construc- tion, plus today’s newest and most advanced technology, the F5 35mm SLR and the Nikon system will provide you with the opportunity to advance your picture-taking capability.
3 Special new features: • Nikon’s exclusive new cross-ranged, five-area autofo- cus sensor (Multi-CAM1300) system covers a wider area than any system before it in both the horizontal and vertical ranges in the viewfinder.
4 NO TES Have Nikon spot check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced at an authorized dealer or service center, at least once every two years. Using your camera correctly The F5 camera’s performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand accessories.
5 ABOUT THIS MANUAL Reference tag Reference tag on the edge of the right- hand pages corresponds to the sections described in “How this instruction manual is organized”. Index Use alphabetically listed index on pages 162 and 163 to check your desired page number.
6 CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN .............................................................2-15 FOREWORD ..........................................................................2-3 NOTES ................................................................
7 SELF-TIMER ......................................................................82-83 LONG TIME EXPOSURE....................................................84-85 MULTIPLE EXPOSURE ......................................................86-87 CUSTOM SETTING .
8 NOMENCLA TURE Lens release button Focus mode selector: S for Single Servo AF (pp. 42-43) C for Continuous Servo AF (pp. 44-45) M for Manual focus (pp. 45-48) Camera back lock release: To open camera back, lift film rewind knob while sliding camera back lock release.
9 Sync terminal Self-timer indicator LED (pp. 82-83) Film advance mode selector lock release AF area mode button ( ˝ ) ( p. 40) Film advance mode/self-timer selector (pp. 36, 82) Exposure compensation ( = ) button (p. 77) Exposure mode ( MODE ) button (p.
10 Eyepiece shutter lever: Used to prevent stray light from entering viewfinder. Finder release button Alert LED Film rewind lever ( 2 „ ) lock release Film rewind lever ( 2 „ ) Film cartridge confirmation window Battery holder release knob Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing ( ‚ ) button (p.
11 Vertical-shooting shutter release button Camera back Lock lever for vertical-shooting shutter release button Tripod socket AF start ( AF-ON ) button for vertical shooting: Pressing AF start button starts autofocus operation and switches exposure meter on.
Top LCD panel indications 1. Shutter speed lock 2. Shutter speed 3. Multiple exposure 4. Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing 5. Exposure mode 6. Flexible Program 7. Exposure compensation value 8. Aperture lock 9. Aperture 10. Focus area lock 11. Battery level 12.
13 1. Focus area indicators 2. Exposure level (for Waist-Level Finder DW-30 or 6X High- Magnification Finder DW-31, in Manual exposure) 3. 12mm-dia. reference circle for Center-Weighted Metering 4. Focus brackets/Spot Metering (4mmø) area 5. Ready-light 6.
14 HOW TO OPERA TE COMMAND DIALS The F5’s Main- and Sub-Command Dials are used alone or in combination with other buttons to select/set various func- tions or modes. Main-Command Dial Rotating Main-Command Dial by itself: • Selecting shutter speed in Shutter- Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode.
15 Sub-Command Dial Rotating Sub-Command Dial by itself: • Selecting aperture in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode. See pages 61 or 64-66. * Aperture can also be set on the lens’ aperture ring (except for G-type Nikkor lens). Aperture can only be set on the lens’ aperture ring with non-CPU lens.
16 PREP ARA TION This section shows you how to prepare the camera for shooting— e.g., how to mount lens, load film. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned photographer, you should master this section before proceeding further.
17 MOUNTING LENS 1 Remove camera body cap and front and rear lens caps. 2 Position lens in the camera’s bayo- net mount so that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are aligned. Taking care not to press the lens release button, twist lens counterclock- wise until it locks into place.
Minimum aperture: Set lens to its minimum aperture when using CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type. The largest f-number of aperture on the lens’ aperture index is the lens’ minimum aperture. • Aperture setting operations are performed using the Sub-Command Dial on the camera body.
19 INST ALLING BA TTERIES 1 Pull out and turn battery holder release knob as shown. 2 Remove battery holder MS-30. 3 Install eight AA-type batteries with the “+” and “–” terminals positioned as shown inside the holder. 4 Return battery holder MS-30 to battery chamber.
20 CHECKING BA TTERY POWER Rotate power switch to ON position while pressing the lock release, and confirm that the full battery mark appears in the top LCD panel, indicating sufficient battery power. The battery mark and exposure indications automatically turn off after 8 sec.
21 LO ADING FILM Auto film speed setting with DX-coded film is explained in this section. • The usable film speed range for DX- coded film is ISO 25 to 5000. • For non-DX coded film, see page 97. • IX240 film cartridge cannot be used with the F5.
22 3 Insert film cartridge. 4 Pull film leader across to red film index mark. 5 Check to ensure film is properly positioned with no slack, then gently close camera back until it locks.
23 6 Fully depress shutter release button to advance film to frame #1. • If non-DX-coded film or film with an unacceptable DX code is loaded, the Err in the top and rear LCD panel and viewfinder, a and s marks in the rear LCD panel blink and the shutter locks.
24 7 Confirm frame counter shows 1 on the top LCD panel and viewfinder. The rear LCD panel shows automatically set film speed. E appears and Err blinks in the top LCD panel and viewfinder, and alert LED blinks if film is incorrectly positioned. Open camera back and reload film properly.
25 BASIC OPERA TION This section features the settings for most common picture-taking situations when using the standard Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 and a D-type Nikkor lens (including AF-S and AF-I). The shooting modes explained in this section cover most of your shooting situations.
26 RELEASING SHUTTER/COMPOSING PICTURE Lightly pressing shutter release button Lightly press shutter release button to start autofocus operation and switch the exposure meter on.
27 Hold camera properly Stand with one foot forward a half step to balance your body. Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand. Use your left hand to cradle the camera with your elbow propped against your body for support, as you look through the viewfinder.
BASIC SHOO TING 28 1 Make sure that the lens’ aperture is set to its minimum position when using CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type. 3 Set the focus mode selector to Í for Single Servo AF. 2 Set the film advance mode selector to Í for Single-frame shooting.
29 4 Select Single Area AF mode by rotating the Main-Command Dial while pressing the AF area mode ( ˝ ) button. • The selected focus area of the top LCD displays only g . • Focus bracket also appears in the viewfinder. 5 While pressing lock release, set the metering system selector to q for 3D Color Matrix Metering.
30 7 Compose picture. Position the focus brackets on your main subject by pressing the focus area selector. • You can change the focus brackets position as long as the exposure meter is on. When the exposure meter is off, lightly press the shutter release button before selecting the focus area.
31 8 Lightly press the shutter release button. 9 Confirm / appears inside the viewfinder and fully depress the shutter release button to take the picture. The camera automatically advances the film by one frame, and LCD frame counter increases by one.
32 11 To rewind film, first open the film rewind button 1 „ cover and press the film rewind button 1 „ , then turn the film rewind lever 2 „ while pressing the 2 „ lock release. This starts film rewinding automatically. During film rewind, the frame counter counts backward, rewind knob turns and alert LED blinks.
33 12 Confirm “ E ” is displayed in the top LCD panel and viewfinder, and film rewind is complete. 13 Open camera back and remove film cartridge. • If film rewind does not start, check battery power. See page 20. • If film rewind has stopped at mid- roll, check the battery power.
34 About T wo-Button Reset Pressing ‚ and · buttons simultaneously for more than two seconds resets vari- ous modes to their initial settings. Two-Button Reset sets the following modes: Exposure mo.
35 GENERAL FUNCTIONS This chapter explains the various modes of the F5 camera’s operation. Please review it thoroughly. P400 (E) 02.12.27 6:42 PM Page 35.
36 FILM ADV ANCE MODE There are four automatic film advance modes. To choose a mode, rotate the film advance mode/self-timer selector while pressing the film advance mode selector lock release.
37 Shots are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter release button fully depressed. You have a choice of shooting speeds: up to approx. 7.4 fps (frames per second) in C H mode, up to approx.
38 FOCUS AREA Five focus areas are available with the F5. To select your desired focus area, press top, bottom, left or right on the focus area selector. Corresponding focus areas appear in the viewfinder and top LCD panel. Arrows on top ( m ) and to the right ( > ) of the viewfinder also indi- cate the selected focus area.
39 x Focus area can be locked using the lock function. To lock the focus area, select desired focus area, then press the focus area selec- tor to any position while pressing the — button.
40 Selecting AF Area Mode While pressing AF area mode ( ˝ ) button, rotate the Main-Command Dial to select Single Area AF or Dynamic AF mode. Dynamic AF is useful when shooting moving subjects without changing the composition, or when it is difficult to predict the position of subjects at the moment of exposure.
41 Autofocus FOCUS MODE Caution Do not attempt to turn the lens focusing ring or impede its rotation when the focus mode selector is set to Single Servo AF ( S ) or Continuous Servo AF ( C ). The Nikon F5 has two autofocus modes, Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority and Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority.
42 Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority For Single Servo AF, set the focus mode to S . Lightly press the shutter release button to activate focus adjust- ment. Because the priority is on correct focus, the shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus.
43 • Single Servo AF is convenient for off-center subjects. See pages 70-71. • After shooting with the film advance mode selector set at S , you do not have to remove your finger from the shutter release button to take the next shot.
44 Lightly press shutter release button to start autofocus operation. When the subject is in focus, the camera’s autofocus motor (or the built-in motor of an AF-S or AF-I Nikkor lens) stops driving the autofocus lens and / appears in the viewfinder.
45 As focus is not locked in Continuous Servo AF, to take an off-center subject, use AE-L/AF-L button and recompose picture. See pages 72-73. Manual Focus To focus manually when using Nikon lenses that do not have an A/M switch, set the camera’s focus mode selector to M.
46 1 Look through viewfinder and position the selected focus bracket on main subject. Then lightly press shutter release button. You may select any one of the focus brackets. Manual focus with Electronic Rangefinder The Electronic Rangefinder provides you with viewfinder indica- tions that show the focus status while you are focusing.
47 2 While lightly pressing shutter release button, rotate lens focusing ring in the direction indicated by the focus-to-left arrow ( > ) or focus-to-right arrow ( < ), until arrow disappears and in-focus indicator / appears.
48 Manual focus using clear matte field Look through viewfinder and rotate lens focusing ring until image on clear matte field appears sharp. P400 (E) 02.
49 EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM This system is ideal for quick operation in any exposure mode. With D- or G-type AF Nikkor lenses including AF-I or AF-S Nikkor, 3D Color Matrix Metering is automatically activated.
50 With approximately 75% of the meter’s sensitivity concentrated on the 12mm-dia. circle within the viewfinder and 25% outside this circle, this meter becomes useful in situations where you want to base exposure on a specific area in the scene.
51 Setting Metering System Rotate the metering system selector while pressing the metering system selector lock release to select your desired symbol— q for 3D Color Matrix Metering, w for Center- Weighted Metering or e for Spot Metering—in the viewfinder.
52 EXPOSURE MODE Light reaching the film is controlled by shutter speed and lens aperture. The proper combination results in a correct exposure. Shutter speed and lens aperture settings are based on the ISO speed set for the film in use and the operation of the camera’s exposure control system.
53 Programmed Auto exposure mode ( ¡ ) With the F5’s microcomputer choosing the combination of shutter speed and aperture automatically, you can concen- trate on picture composition without worrying about exposure. Note that programmed auto exposure modes operate only with Nikon lenses that have a built-in CPU (AF Nikkor and AI-P Nikkor lenses).
54 Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode ( ™ ) Allows you to manually set your desired shutter speed. To freeze the action, use a high shutter speed; to create motion effects, choose a slower shutter speed. The F5’s microcom- puter automatically selects the proper aperture to match the manually set shutter speed to ensure a correct exposure.
55 Slow shutter speed Pictures taken at different shutter speeds High shutter speed Large aperture Small aperture Pictures taken at different apertures P400 (E) 02.
56 Setting Exposure Mode While pressing ¨ button, rotate Main-Command Dial. The exposure mode changes as in the following sequence: ¡ Programmed Auto ™ Shutter-Priority Auto ¢ Manual £ Aperture-.
57 ADV ANCED OPERA TION This chapter explains advanced photographic techniques and applications. P400 (E) 02.12.27 6:42 PM Page 57.
58 2 Remove finger from ¨ button, and rotate Main- Command Dial to select desired shutter speed. Shutter speed indications change in 1/3 steps between 30 sec. and 1/8000 sec., and flash sync speed of 1/250 sec. ( X25o ). • This operation can be performed only with lenses having a built-in CPU.
59 3 Look inside viewfinder, compose and lightly press shutter release button. Confirm the automatically set aperture value. x The selected shutter speed can be locked using the lock function to avoid accidental changes of settings. To lock the shutter speed, rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the — button.
60 If HI appears in the aperture position—Overexposure alert: Select a higher shutter speed or use a Nikon ND filter. If Lo appears in the aperture position—Underexposure alert: Select a slower shutter speed or use an accessory Nikon Speedlight.
Operation in Aperture-Priority Auto Exposur e Mode 1 While pressing ¨ button, rotate Main-Command Dial until £ appears in the top LCD panel and A in the viewfinder. 2 Remove finger from ¨ button, and rotate Sub- Command Dial to select desired aperture.
62 3 Look inside viewfinder, compose and lightly press shutter release button. Confirm automatically set shutter speed. With lenses having no CPU, ƒ-- blinks instead of aperture value in the LCD panel and viewfinder. Set the aperture manually with lens’ aperture ring.
63 4 To take picture, fully depress shutter release button. If HI appears in the shutter speed position— Overexposure alert: Select smaller aperture (large f- number) or use Nikon ND filter. If Lo appears in the shutter speed position— Underexposure alert: Select wider aperture (smaller f- number) or use accessory Nikon Speedlight.
64 Operation in Manual Exposure Mode 1 While pressing ¨ button, rotate Main-Command Dial until ¢ appears in the top LCD panel and electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder. 2 Remove finger from ¨ button, set shutter speed by rotating the Main-Command Dial.
65 3 Set aperture by rotating the Sub-Command Dial. (Lens’ aperture set to its minimum position with CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type.) Aperture can be set in 1/3 steps between lens’ maximum and minimum apertures. • Aperture can also be set by rotating the lens aperture ring (except for G-type Nikkor lens).
66 4 Look into viewfinder, compose shot and lightly press shut- ter release button. Adjust aperture and/or shutter speed until the electronic analog exposure display shows “ 0 ” or your desired amount. Examples Over +2EV +2EV +1/3EV ±0EV –2/3EV Below –2EV P400 (E) 02.
67 5 Fully depress shutter release button to take the picture. With lenses having no CPU, ƒ-- blinks instead of aperture value in the LCD panel and viewfinder.
68 FLEXIBLE PROGRAM To change the shutter speed/aperture combination in Programmed Auto exposure mode, use the Flexible Program function. Flexible Program lets you temporarily change an auto- matically set shutter speed/aperture combination in 1/3 EV steps, while maintaining the same or consistent exposure.
69 2 Rotate Main-Command Dial until desired shutter speed or aperture value appears in the viewfinder and top LCD panel. The Flexible Program indicator ( § ) appears to indicate the program has been shifted or changed. • The shifted program is maintained unless you rotate the Main- Command Dial to the previous shutter speed/aperture.
70 FOCUS LOCK —T o take off-center subjects 1 Position focus brackets on subject and lightly press shutter release button to start autofocus operation. With a moving subject, focus cannot be locked. In Single Servo AF mode, focus remains locked as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed.
71 3 Keeping shutter release button lightly pressed, recompose, then fully depress shutter release button to take the picture. 2 Confirm in-focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder.
AE/AF LOCK 72 Pressing the AE-L/AF-L button will simultaneously lock both exposure and focus. This function can be used with both Single Area AF or Dynamic AF operation, and with all metering systems used for automatic exposure control functions.
73 2 Keeping shutter release button lightly pressed, confirm in- focus indicator / appears in viewfinder. Then press and hold the AE-L/AF-L button to lock focus and exposure—and continue holding until step #3 is complete. 3 While holding AE-L/AF-L button in, recompose, then fully depress shutter release button to take picture.
EXPOSURE COMPENSA TION 74 Exposure compensation is a photographic technique that enables you to vary the final exposure settings from those measured by the camera’s light meter.
75 T o Obtain Meter Reading for a Particular Subject in Manual Exposure Mode In Manual exposure mode, if you want to set an exposure for a specific brightness value within the scene, switch metering system to Center-Weighted or Spot and use the following method.
76 3 Adjust shutter speed and aperture by rotating the Main- and/or Sub- Command Dials until the electronic analog exposure display shows desired exposure.
77 Exposure Compensation Function To modify exposure control (from the ISO standard), use the exposure compensation button. Compensation can be applied from –5EV to +5EV in 1/3 steps. After taking your photographs, be sure to reset the control to “0” to resume normal operation.
78 2 Once set, exposure compensation remains fixed until reset. = and the compensated value remain on in the top LCD panel. Although the = symbol in the viewfinder stays on to indicate that exposure compensation is on, the compensation value disappears from the readout when you remove your finger from = button.
79 Auto Exposure/Flash Exposur e Bracketing In situations where you might find it difficult to obtain a proper exposure, Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing lets you shoot the same subject at two or three different exposures, with a variable exposure compensation degree of 0.
80 Number Compensated Rear LCD panel of shots EV value Two 0 and +1/3 2F0.3 z @#$ Two 0 and –1/3 2F0.3 z $%^ Two 0 and +2/3 2F0.7 z @#$ Two 0 and –2/3 2F0.7 z $%^ Two 0 and +1 2F1.0 z @#$ Two 0 and –1 2F1.0 z $%^ Three 0, –1/3 and +1/3 3F0.3 z @#$%^ (default) Three 0, –2/3 and +2/3 3F0.
81 4 After the set number of shots has been taken, rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the ‚ button so z disappears in the top and rear LCD panels to cancel Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing. The number of shots and compensation value disappear when you remove your finger from the ‚ button.
82 SELF-TIMER 1 While pressing the lock release, set the film advance mode/self-timer selector to V (self-timer) position. 2 Compose picture, lightly press shut- ter release button, and confirm focus and exposure.
83 3 Fully depress shutter release button. Self-timer LED starts blinking and shutter will be released after 10 sec. During the final two seconds, the LED lights up warning you to get ready for the shot. • To cancel self-timer operation, turn the film advance mode selector/self-timer to another position.
84 LONG TIME EXPOSURE At buLb setting, the shutter stays open as long as the shutter release button remains depressed. To avoid camera shake, which may cause picture blur, use a tripod. Use of remote control accessories, such as Nikon Remote Cord MC-20 or MC-30, Modulite Remote Control Set ML-3 is also recommended.
85 2 Remove finger from ¨ button and rotate Main- Command Dial until buLb (for Bulb exposure) appears in top LCD panel and viewfinder. 3 Fully depress shutter release button. Hold shutter release button as long as desired. To close the shutter, remove finger from shutter release button.
86 MUL TIPLE EXPOSURE 1 Activate multiple exposure by rotat- ing the Main-Command Dial while pressing Z (multiple exposure) button. Z appears in top LCD panel. 2 Take first shot by depressing the shutter release button. Film will not advance to next frame.
87 3 Take next shot. Multiple exposure is canceled auto- matically and the film advances to the next frame. Z disappears from the top LCD panel. • Note that in multiple exposure operation, exposure compensation will be required depending on subject brightness, background brightness and number of expo- sure.
88 Using the Custom Setting feature, you can create a combination of functions that are different from the initial factory settings. The functions listed below can be selected with the F5.
89 7 AE Lock when shutter release button is lightly pressed: At the default setting, exposure does not lock when the shutter release button is lightly pressed. To lock exposure when the shutter release button is lightly pressed, select 7-1 in Custom Setting.
90 16 Self-timer duration: At the default setting, shutter is released 10 sec. after the shutter release button is fully depressed. To change the delay time to 2 to 60 sec.
T o Make a Custom Setting 91 1 Select Custom Setting mode by rotating Main-Command Dial while pressing · (Custom Setting Menu) button. 2 Keeping · button pressed, rotate Main-Command Dial further to select your desired function number, then rotate Sub-Command Dial to set your desired option.
92 Number Function Your option LCD panel 0 Selecting Custom Setting Custom setting A 0-A Custom setting B 0-b 1 Continuous Servo AF Release-Priority 1-0 Focus-Priority 1-1 2 Single Servo AF Focus-Prio.
Number Function Your option LCD panel 9 Film advance speed in C H Default (8 fps) 9-0 8 fps, 6 fps CH8 , CH6 10 Film advance speed in C L Default (3 fps) 10-0 5 fps, 4 fps, 3 fps CL5 , CL4 , CL3 11 Al.
Number Function Your option LCD panel 17 Bracketing in Manual Default (shifts shutter speed) 17-0 exposure mode Shifts shutter speed/aperture combination, 11A , 10A , shutter speed, aperture, flash output level 01A , 00A 18 Focusing screen 0 18-0 compensation –2.
95 CONTROLS IN DET AIL This chapter explains how to operate the various controls of the F5. P400 (E) 02.12.27 6:42 PM Page 95.
VIEWFINDER DIOPTER— T o see c learly through viewfinder ILLUMINA TION SWITCH— T o view LCD panels in the dark 96 With supplied Multi-Meter Finder DP-30, adjusting the finder diopter enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter within a continuous range of from –3 to +1.
FILM REWIND CRANK— T o rewind film manually 97 USING NON-DX CODED FILM With non-DX coded film, rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the ° (film speed) button to set film’s ISO number in the rear LCD panel. The usable range for manual film speed setting is ISO 6 to 6400 in 1/3 steps.
98 2 Open camera back and remove film cartridge. P400 (E) 02.12.27 6:42 PM Page 98.
99 MIRROR LOCKUP LEVER— T o lock reflex mirror in up position When using super-telephoto lenses or performing photomicrog- raphy, it is necessary to reduce camera vibration to the absolute minimum. Lock the reflex viewing mirror in the “up” position by rotating the mirror lockup lever counterclockwise until it stops.
100 DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON In Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, depress the depth-of-field preview button to stop the lens down to the aper- ture set with the Sub-Command Dial. In Programmed Auto or Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode, the lens will be stopped down to the automatically set aperture.
101 SYNC TERMINAL REMO TE TERMINAL The F5 features a separate sync terminal that accepts all stan- dard PC-type plug-in sync cords. A 10-pin remote terminal is provided for remote operation of the F5 with Personal Computer Connecting Cord MC-33 or MC-34, Remote Cord MC-20 or MC-30, etc.
102 OPERA TION WITH PERSONAL COMPUTER When the F5 is connected to a MS ® Windows ® 95- or Macintosh ® - based personal computer via optional Personal Computer Connecting Cord MC-33 or MC-34 and loa.
103 Filing/editing shooting data • Storage of image data scanned from a scanner as PHOTO- CD format data. • Linkage of each shooting information file with image data. • Editing of each shooting information file. • Deletion of shooting information data files or image data files.
104 SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SHUTTER SYSTEM The F5 is equipped with a self-diagnostic shutter that automati- cally controls the shutter speed for each release of the shutter. The self-diagnostic shutter automatically detects inaccuracies in performance and re-adjusts the shutter speed for accuracy for subsequent shooting.
105 CHANGING CAMERA BACK 1 While sliding the camera back lock release, lift film rewind knob. The camera back will pop open. 2 Remove the camera back while pressing the camera back lock release. • Be sure not to touch the camera back contacts, film pressure plate or film pressure roller.
106 CHANGING VIEWFINDERS The Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 is the F5’s standard finder. To remove the finder, turn the camera power off first and push the finder release button toward the finder and, while hold- ing it in, slide the viewfinder away from the lens.
107 CHANGING FOCUSING SCREENS In addition to the advanced EC-B-type screen supplied with the F5 camera, 13 other optional interchangeable focusing screens are available for the F5. For a chart listing all interchangeable screens, see pages 135-136. 1 Make sure the camera power is off and remove the finder.
108 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY You can enjoy the excitement of the Nikon F5 camera’s advanced flash technology by using Nikon’s advanced Speedlight such as SB-28 or SB-27. With the F5 system you’ll discover the benefits of flash for more picture-taking situations than ever.
109 TTL AUTO FLASH— Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash and Standard TTL Flash T ypes of TTL Auto Flash TTL auto is recommended for most flash shooting conditions.
110 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash can be performed only with a combination of F5 camera, D- or G-type Nikkor lens and Nikon SB-50DX/SB-28/SB-28DX/SB-27/SB-26/SB-25 AF Speedlight.
With SB-50DX/SB-28/SB-28DX/SB-27/SB-26/SB-25 111 Lens Metering system Exposure mode Programmed and Aperture-Priority Shutter-Priority Auto Auto Manual D-type AF Nikkor lens, 3D Color Matrix 3D Multi-S.
112 With SB-24 *1 The camera’s exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture. *2 Metering system and exposure mode automatically switch to Center-Weighted and Aperture-Priority Auto, respectively.
113 *1 Although possible with SB-21B, Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash is not recommended. SB-21B is not available in EU countries. *2 Via TTL Remote Cord SC-23. *3 The camera’s exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture.
114 Shutter Speed/Aperture for Each Exposur e Mode in TTL Auto Flash Camera’s exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture Programmed Auto ( ¡ ) 1/250 sec. to 1/60 sec. 1) Shutter-Priority Auto ( ™ ) Manually set as desired from Set lens to its minimum aperture.
115 Note for selecting aperture • Make sure your subject is within flash shooting distance range. • The larger the aperture (the smaller the f-number) you select, the farther the maximum shooting distance, whereas the smaller the aperture (the larger the f- number), the nearer the maximum shooting distance will be.
116 When 1/300 TTL High-Speed Sync is selected in TTL Auto Flash mode, the guide number of the attached Speedlight (except for a Speedlight for F3) is limited to the values shown in the table below.
117 While pressing the flash sync mode ( ± ) button, rotate Main- Command Dial to select desired flash sync mode. The flash sync mode changes as in the following sequence: ( ¡ / £ ) ⁄ ›¤ Front-Curtain Sync Slow Sync ( ™ / ¢ ) (Normal Sync) ‹ Rear-Curtain Sync Selecting flash sync mode P400 (E) 02.
118 TTL Auto Flash Operation The difference between Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash and stan- dard TTL flash is in whether the flash output level is automati- cally compensated or not. Operation is the same. • Usable film speed range in TTL auto flash is ISO 25 to 1000.
119 If ready-light blinks for a few seconds after shooting: Flash has fired at maximum output, but the light might have been insufficient for correct exposure of subject. Confirm shooting distance and, if necessary, move closer to the subject, or select a wider aperture.
120 SLOW SYNC— T o make dark background more visible Without Slow Sync, the automatically controlled shutter speed is controlled between 1/250 sec. and 1/60 sec.
121 1 Set camera’s exposure mode to ¡ for Programmed Auto or £ for Aperture-Priority Auto. 2 While pressing the camera’s ± button, rotate Main- Command Dial until ¤ appears in the rear LCD panel. Then follow steps 2-6 of TTL Auto Flash Operation, on page 118.
122 REAR-CURT AIN SYNC— T o create a natural-looking stream of light Normally in flash synchronization, the Speedlight fires at the beginning of the exposure. When the shutter speed is slow, the result is a streaking light pattern in front of the subject.
123 • You can use Rear-Curtain Sync in either non-TTL auto or manual flash mode. For non-TTL auto or manual flash mode, see your Speedlight manual. Note that in either flash mode, you must use Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode.
124 AV AILABLE SPEEDLIGHT AND FLASH FUNCTIONS The table below shows the available flash modes for each Nikon Speedlight. When using Programmed Auto exposure mode Only TTL auto flash mode can be used.
125 Nikon Speedlights, combined with the F5 camera, offer various features and functions. The main features and functions are listed below. Speedlight Autofocus using Slow Sync Rear-Curtain Sync Repea.
126 NO TES ON FLASH PHO TOGRAPHY • Use only Nikon Speedlights. Other units may damage the camera’s electrical circuits due to incompatible voltage requirements*, electric contact alignment or switch phase.
127 MISCELLANEOUS The Nikon F5 is a high-performance, precision instrument, designed to give you superior pictures. You’ll want to take good care of your camera to ensure the best performance. Take time to review this section thoroughly, and you will add to the pleasure of taking pictures.
128 LENS Lens Compatibility Chart With AF Nikkor lenses or some other lenses in combination with the TC-16A autofocus teleconverter, the F5 provides full autofocus operation. Full manual focusing, or manual focusing with the F5’s electronic rangefinder, is available with virtually all Nikon F-mount Nikkor and Nikon lenses.
129 Exposure mode Lens/accessory Programmed Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Manual Auto Auto Auto AF-S Nikkor RR R 4) R 4) AF-I Nikkor RR R 4) R 4) D-type AF Nikkor RR R 4) R 4) G-type AF Nikkor 1).
130 Metering system Lens/accessory 3D Color Matrix Center-Weighted Spot Metering Metering Metering AF-S Nikkor RR 3) R 4) AF-I Nikkor RR 3) R 4) D-type AF Nikkor RR 3) R 4) G-type AF Nikkor RR 3) R 4).
131 The following Nikkor lenses cannot be attached to the F5: • Fisheye 8mm f/8 • Old-type 21mm f/4 • Old-type PC 35mm f/3.5 • Old-type Reflex 1000mm f/6.
132 A TT ACHING NON-AI LENS 1 Push the meter coupling lever up while pressing the lever lock release. 2 Position lens in the camera’s bayo- net mount so that the mounting indexes on the lens and camera body are aligned. Taking care not to press the lens release button, twist lens counterclock- wise until it locks into place.
133 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Interchangeable Viewfinders In addition to the standard Multi-Meter Finder DP-30, the F5 accepts various other interchangeable viewfinders. Available metering systems depend upon the type of viewfinder used. See pages 49-50 for the exposure metering system and instruction manual of each finder for details.
134 6X High-Magnification Finder DW-31 For critical high-magnification close-up work and photomicrography. Its sophisti- cated optical system provides a clear, sharp view of the entire image at approx. 6X magnification. Fitted with a –5 to +3 diopter adjustment for individual eyesight correction, plus a rubber eyecup and rubber eyepiece cover.
135 Interchangeable Focusing Screens Nikon offers you a choice of 14 inter- changeable focusing screens. The advanced EC-B-type screen is supplied with the F5 as standard equipment. See list of all interchangeable screens. For details on changing focusing screens, see page 107.
136 Type M Fine-ground matte field with 5mm- dia. clear spot and cross hair for use in parallax focusing on aerial images, plus millimeter scales for calculating magnification of individual objects or for measuring objects. Brilliant image in dim light.
137 Filters Nikon filters can be divided into four types: screw-in, drop-in, rear-interchange and slip-in type. As shown in the table on page 138, there are Nikon filters available for use with color and black-and-white film, color film only, black-and-white film only and for light with a wavelength in the 300nm to 950nm range.
( ) = f/stop compensation 138 Film Type Designation Filter factor Screw-in attachment size (mm) Drop-in Rear-interchange Slip-in Daylight Tungsten light 39 52 58 62 72 77 82 95 122 160 Series IX Bayon.
139 Power Sources Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 is designed for using the Ni-MH rechargeable battery with the F5. Compared to regular AA-type alkaline batteries, the Ni-MH battery is more durable and maintains better perfor- mance at low temperatures.
140 Optional Speedlights Speedlight SB-28 The SB-28 offers a variety of convenient features to enhance your flash photography. • Fully Automatic Fill-Flash including Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill- Flash, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, Center-Weighted Fill-Flash.
141 TTL Remote Cord SC-17 Use coiled cord SC-17 for TTL auto flash operation when using a Speedlight off an F5 fitted with either a Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 or AE Action Finder DA-30. The SC-17 provides auto- matic setting of sync speed and the same ready-light indication as if the flash unit were directly mounted on the camera.
142 Viewing Accessories Eyepiece Correction Lenses Five lenses — –3, –2, 0, +1 and +2m –1 — are available. When used with the diopter adjustment dial of the Multi-Meter Finder DP-30, the combined adjustment range will extend from –5 to +4m –1 .
143 Close-Up Accessories Auto Extension Rings Compact and lightweight, Nikon Auto Extension Rings slide on and off your camera in seconds for a wide range of reproduc- tion ratios.
144 Repro-Copy Outfit PF-4 Enables you to make high-quality photo- graphic copies of photographs, illustra- tions, drawings and diagrams. Macro Adapter Ring BR-2A Fits between camera and lens to enable a lens to be mounted in reverse; an inex- pensive means of obtaining a relatively high reproduction ratio.
145 Remote Control Accessories Remote Cord MC-20 Enables remote firing of the F5 and setting of long time exposures up to 9 hrs. 59 min. 59 sec. The LCD tells you the exposure time. Remote Cord MC-30 Enables remote firing with a trigger-lock function.
146 SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUA TIONS IN AF Autofocus operation depends on general lighting, subject contrast and detail, and other technical factors. In rare situations where autofocus (and manual focus w.
147 In the following situations, ignore in-focus indicator / . • Subject obscured by an object, such as a fence, in the foreground Use Single Area AF mode and select subject’s focus area (page 38) or focus manually with clear matte field.
148 TROUBLESHOO TING LCD panel Viewfinder Shutter Cause and remedy No indication No indication Locked Batteries are completely exhausted or improperly installed. Rotate power switch to OFF and replace batteries. M appears — Can be released Batteries are nearing exhaustion.
149 LCD panel Viewfinder Shutter Cause and remedy • With built-in CPU lens in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, lens is not set to the smallest aperture setting. To set aperture with the Sub-Command Dial, set lens to the smallest aperture.
150 LCD panel Viewfinder Shutter Cause and remedy Selected shutter 25o or Custom set In Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, selected speed blinks sync speed appears Can be released shutter speed is faster than 1/250 or selected flash sync speed in Custom Setting.
151 C AMERA CARE TIPS 1. Do not touch the camera’s reflex mirror or focusing screen. Remove dust with a blower brush. 5. Clean lens surface with a blower brush. To remove dirt and smudges, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moist- ened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner.
152 6. Do not lubricate the camera. 10. If the camera malfunctions, take it immediately to an authorized Nikon dealer or service center. 7. Do not leave the camera in an excessively hot place. 11. Store the camera in a cool, dry place away from naphthalene or camphor (moth repellent).
153 In certain cases, due to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, the F5’s microcomputer may turn the camera off. For the same reason, film may not advance properly. In each of these cases, to resume operation, simply turn the power off, then on again, or remove batteries and install them again.
154 1. Keep batteries out of chil- dren’s reach. If someone accidentally swallows a battery, call a doctor imme- diately. 5. When replacing batteries, be sure to replace all batteries at the same time. Always use fresh batteries of the same brand. 2.
155 GLOSSARY AE (Automatic Exposure) lock Used to hold an automatically controlled shutter speed and/or aperture. Recommended when the photographer wants to control an exposure based on a scene’s particular brightness area with Center-Weighted or Spot Metering.
Depth of field The zone of sharpest focus in front of, behind, and around the subject on which the lens is focused; can be previewed in the F5 and some other Nikon cameras. D-type AF Nikkor lenses AF Nikkor lenses that send Distance Information to the F5’s microcomputer.
157 Exposure compensation Exposure compensation for available light is activated by chang- ing the shutter speed and/or lens aperture. This is done by using AE-L/AF-L (Auto Exposure/Autofocus Lock) button or exposure compensation button, or by Auto Exposure Bracketing.
158 Flash synchronization Timing of the flash so it coincides with release of the camera’s shutter. There are two types of synchronization: Front-Curtain Sync, which fires the flash at the start of the exposure, and Rear-Curtain Sync, which fires the flash at the end of the expo- sure.
159 Front-Curtain Sync The flash fires an instant after the front curtain of a focal plane shutter has completed its travel across the film plane. This is the way the F5 operates with the flash sync mode at Normal Sync.
160 Matrix Metering system An advanced exposure metering system using a multi-segment sensor and computer. Available in the F5 and other Nikon SLR cameras. 3D Color Matrix Metering: With Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 and D-type Nikkor lenses, 3D Color Matrix Metering is auto- matically activated with the F5.
161 Single Servo AF Once the subject is in focus, focus is locked. Useful for recom- posing the picture. Slow Sync A flash technique for using the flash at a slow shutter speed. Flash shooting in dim light or at night at a fast shutter speed often results in a flash-illuminated subject against a dark back- ground.
162 INDEX 3D Color Matrix Metering ——————————49 Accessory Shoe —————————————100 AE-L/AF-L Button —————————————72 AF Area Mode Dy.
163 Flexible Program ——————————————68 Focus Area ————————————————38 Focus Lock ————————————————70 Focusing S.
164 SPECIFICA TIONS Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single- lens reflex Picture format 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Lens mount Nikon F mount Lens Nikkor and Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount* * With limitations; see pages 128-131.
165 Exposure With exposure compensation button; compensation ±5 EV range, in 1 / 3 EV steps Auto exposure lock By pressing AE-L/AF-L button while meter is on Multiple exposure Activated with multiple.
166 Film advance In single-frame shooting mode, film automatically advances one frame when shutter is released; in C H (Continuous High) C L (Continuous Low) or C S (Continuous Silent) shooting mode, shots are taken as long as shut- ter release button is depressed; in C H mode, shooting speed is approx.
167 TTL Multi Sensor Five-segment TTL Multi Sensor used for TTL auto flash control Automatic Balanced Possible with AF Nikkor lens and Nikon Fill-Flash with TTL Speedlight SB-50DX, SB-29, SB-28/ Multi Sensor 28DX, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-23, SB-22s, SB-22, SB-20, etc.
168 Continuous shooting time in Long Time Exposure per set of fresh batteries Power source Eight AA-type batteries or optional Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 Battery power N for sufficient power; M confirma.
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