Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product F/41F Nikon
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Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/41F Nikon INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
NOMENCLATURE DATA button LED read Power socket Power cord connection mark Focusing lamp R t flash Film speed/aperture index Sync cord connection mark re scale Sync socket LAMP button R istance index 2.
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CONTENTS----------------- NOMENCLATURE . .. . . . . .. . . .. . .................... 2-3 FOREWORD .... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ..... .. . ..... ...... 4 OPERATION .... ......... . ...... . . . .. . . . . . ...... . 5-18 MOUNTING THE LENS ..........
OPERATION--------------------------------------------- MOUNTING THE LENS Position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount, lining up the black dot on the lens with the lens mounting index on the camera . Grasp the lens barrel and twist it counterclockwise until the lens clicks into place.
-OPERATION-continued----------------------- CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY The Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 accepts either AC or DC power units , allowing the lens to be used indoors or out. • DC Power Unit LD-2 This battery unit holds eight 1.5V AA-type penlight batteries.
• AC Power Unit LA-2 Before using the AC unit , make sure the voltage s elector is set for the proper voltage. The unit has separate settings for 220 and 240 volts. Insert a small coin in the slot and turn the screw so the slot points to the proper setting (220 or 240) .
-OPERATION-continued----------------------- 8 CONNECTING THE SYNC CORD Two separate sync cords are supplied with the lens. Select the cord best suited to your type of camera . • 2-Pin Sync Cord SC-20 The 2-pin sync cord is for use with all Nikon and Nikkor- mat cameras, except the Nikon F-301 / N2000 ~ FG , FG-20 and EM.
• 3-Pin Sync Cord SC-22 The 3-pin sync cord can be used with all Nikon and Nikkormat cameras having standard ISO-type hot shoe. When the SC-22 is used with the Nikon F3-series*, FA, FE2, FE, FM2, F-.
-OPERATION-continued----------------------- 1 ·· 1 .- 1 ·· 1 ·· 1 ·· 1 800 400 200 100 50 2~ 10 SETTING THE ASAjlSO FILM SPEED The f l ash output of the ringlight varies according to the setting of the ASA/ I SO ring . To get correct exposure with the ring li ght flash, you must first adjust the AS A/ ISO ring for the film in use.
SETTING THE SHUTTER SPEED DIAL The shutter speed setting n ecessa ry for proper flash synchronization depends on the type of sync cord used , the film speed set on the lens ASA/ISO ring and the • With 2-pin Sync Cord SC-20 ~ F3 · Series FA , FE2, (via AS·4 or FM2 (with FE ASA/ISO AS-7) 1/250 sec.
- OPERATION-continued ----------- - ----------- 12 READY - LIGHT INDI C ATION After the power supp l y is switched on, a red LED ready-light, built into the top of the lens barrel, lights up as soon as the ringlight is ready to fire.
FOCUSING/DETERMINING THE EXPOSURE This lens focuses in the same way as other Nikon/Nikkor lenses do . Therefore , if the reproduction ratio is less important to you, simply turn the focusing ring until the subject appears sharp in the viewfinder.
- OPERATION - continued ------------------------ 14 SET T ING T H E R EPRODUCTION RATIO To set the reproduction ratio between 1/11 X and 1 X, simply turn the focusing ring until the desired reproduc- tion ratio on the white scale clicks into place. If you want to shoot at magnifications between O.
• Prime Lens Only • With 2X Close-Up Attachment Lens Reproduc- Focused m Depth of field tion ratio distance (ft) mm (in.) 1/11X 1.6 + 25.4 ! + 1.0001 (5.25) -24.4 - 0.961 1/8X 1.2 +17.9!+0.7051 (3.94) -17.3 -0.681 1/6X 0.95 + 13.2! +0.5201 (3.12) - 12.
-OPERATION-continued----------------------- 16 IMPRINTING THE REPRODUCTION RATIO The OAT A button on the side of the lens barrel determines whether or not data will be displayed in the viewfinder and imprinted on the film. When the OAT A button is pushed once, it remains in the down or ON position.
STOP-DOWN EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT Although the lens has a built-in ringlight for shooting, you can take pictures without it. In this case, use the stop-down method for exposure measurement.
-OPERATION-continued----------------------- FOCUSING LAMP If the ambient li ght is dim, push the LAMP button to illuminate the subject for focusing. After removi n g your finger from the button, the lamp stays on for 16 seconds, then turns off automatically to conserve power.
RECOMMENDED FOCUSING SCREENS------------- Various interchangeable focusing sc reens are ava ilable for F3- and F2-series cameras to su it any type of lens or pic- ture-taking situation. Those which are recommended for use with your lens are listed below.
CAUTIONS--------- 1 . Due to the e l ectrical characteristics of the Medical- Nikkor's ringlight flash and focusing lamp, this lens should not be used in an explosive environment (i.e., an oxygen-enriched atmosphere) or in close proximity to highly combustible materials (i.
ABOUT GROUNDING------ • Before connecting or disconnecting the ground cord, make sure the LA-2's AC plug is not con - nected to a wall outlet . • With an outlet having a ground terminal, connect the ground cord securely to the ground terminal.
SPECIFICATIONS--------------------- Focallength Maximum aperture Lens construction Picture angle Distance scale Aperture scale Diaphragm Reproduction ratio Data imprinting Flash illumination 22 120mm (at 1/11 X) f/4 Prime lens: 9 elements in 6 groups; 2X attachment lens : 2 elements in 1 group 20°30' Graduated in meters from 1.
DC Power Unit LD-2 (with 8 AA-type batteries) Recycling times Number of flashes Film Manganese Alkaline- Manganese Alkaline- speed manganese manganese batteries batteries batteries batteries ASA/ISO Approx . Approx. Approx . Approx. 25 12 sec. 9 sec. 50 90 ASA/ISO Approx.
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