Instruction Manual
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...-47 Focus Area Selection 48-49 AF-Assist Illuminator 50-51 Focus Lock 52 EXPOSURE MODE 53-62 Auto-Multi Program 54-55 Shutter- Mount Lens ...18-19 3. Set Exposure Mode to '8 26-27 3. Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN 2-11 Introduction ...2-3 Nomenclature ...6-7 LCD PanelNiewfinder Display 8-9 Available Exposure Modes 10-11 Start Shooting...
...-47 Focus Area Selection 48-49 AF-Assist Illuminator 50-51 Focus Lock 52 EXPOSURE MODE 53-62 Auto-Multi Program 54-55 Shutter- Mount Lens ...18-19 3. Set Exposure Mode to '8 26-27 3. Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN 2-11 Introduction ...2-3 Nomenclature ...6-7 LCD PanelNiewfinder Display 8-9 Available Exposure Modes 10-11 Start Shooting...
Instruction Manual
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... Mode 79 Auto Exposure Lock 80-81 Diopter AdjustmentNiewfind er Accessories 82 Depth-of Field 102 MISCELLANEOUS 103-131 Lens Compatibi lity ...104-106 Usable Optional Speedlights 107-111 Optional Accessories 112-11 3 Camera Care ...114-11 5 Notes on Batteries ...11 6 Troubleshooting ...117-120 Glossary ...121- 123 Specifications ...124-128 Index ...129...
... Mode 79 Auto Exposure Lock 80-81 Diopter AdjustmentNiewfind er Accessories 82 Depth-of Field 102 MISCELLANEOUS 103-131 Lens Compatibi lity ...104-106 Usable Optional Speedlights 107-111 Optional Accessories 112-11 3 Camera Care ...114-11 5 Notes on Batteries ...11 6 Troubleshooting ...117-120 Glossary ...121- 123 Specifications ...124-128 Index ...129...
Instruction Manual
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"""d) ~ fl ~"d) < 2 " @ '" .. "---~--' Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page 18). 3 Open the camera back and install the film (page 20). • When the camera back is closed, the film is automatically advanced and the number of available exposures is off (page 16). ~. Start Shooting ...Immediately 1 Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the camera's power is displayed in the LCD panel. 4 Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus) (page 24), AF Area mode to Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority (page 24) and...
"""d) ~ fl ~"d) < 2 " @ '" .. "---~--' Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page 18). 3 Open the camera back and install the film (page 20). • When the camera back is closed, the film is automatically advanced and the number of available exposures is off (page 16). ~. Start Shooting ...Immediately 1 Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the camera's power is displayed in the LCD panel. 4 Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus) (page 24), AF Area mode to Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority (page 24) and...
Instruction Manual
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PREPARATION This section introduces the various operations necessary before you start shooting. • Install batteries and check battery power • Mount lens • Load film • Set date and time (N75QD only) 15
PREPARATION This section introduces the various operations necessary before you start shooting. • Install batteries and check battery power • Mount lens • Load film • Set date and time (N75QD only) 15
Instruction Manual
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I IB ~ u~~~u Sufficient battery power Insufficient battery power Viewfinder LCD panel Camera's meter on and confirm battery power with the ~ indication. ~ ,--;---F-=_==_ ~~ON .: '. 3 Turn the power switch on Camera's meter off Meaning ~ (appears) No indication No indication Sufficient battery power.
I IB ~ u~~~u Sufficient battery power Insufficient battery power Viewfinder LCD panel Camera's meter on and confirm battery power with the ~ indication. ~ ,--;---F-=_==_ ~~ON .: '. 3 Turn the power switch on Camera's meter off Meaning ~ (appears) No indication No indication Sufficient battery power.
Instruction Manual
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... . aperture should be set to be selected from camera body. See page 106 for a non-CPU lens. 18 Unlike other than G-type (Illustration is turned on, F- - Mount Lens Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the...mode). CPU contacts of this camera's functions. • Make sure to the camera body. 1 Check the lens type. NOTE: Non-CPU Nikkor lens When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached and the power switch is D-type Nikkor lens), with aperture ring G-type Nikkor lens The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring;
... . aperture should be set to be selected from camera body. See page 106 for a non-CPU lens. 18 Unlike other than G-type (Illustration is turned on, F- - Mount Lens Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the...mode). CPU contacts of this camera's functions. • Make sure to the camera body. 1 Check the lens type. NOTE: Non-CPU Nikkor lens When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached and the power switch is D-type Nikkor lens), with aperture ring G-type Nikkor lens The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring;
Instruction Manual
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... minimum aperture setting and the power switch is left unattended without lens When you leave the camera unattended without a lens attached , be used .) 19 I IE 3 Detach the lens. • Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the lens clockwise to attach the supplied body cap (page 2), or optional...cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be sure to detach the lens. When camera is turned on, FE E blinks in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens anticlockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch the...
... minimum aperture setting and the power switch is left unattended without lens When you leave the camera unattended without a lens attached , be used .) 19 I IE 3 Detach the lens. • Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the lens clockwise to attach the supplied body cap (page 2), or optional...cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be sure to detach the lens. When camera is turned on, FE E blinks in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens anticlockwise until it locks into place. (Be sure not to touch the...
Instruction Manual
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... mod esIfunct'Ions expIal'ned IOn th IOS sec Ion are as f0 IIows: Lens attached Focus mode Focus an~a Exposure metering system Exposure mode Flash sync mode Film advance mode Custom setting G-type AF Nikkor (p. 18) AF (autofocus) (p. 24) Dynamic AF Mode with ClosestSubject Priority (p. 24) 25-segment 3D Matrix Metering...
... mod esIfunct'Ions expIal'ned IOn th IOS sec Ion are as f0 IIows: Lens attached Focus mode Focus an~a Exposure metering system Exposure mode Flash sync mode Film advance mode Custom setting G-type AF Nikkor (p. 18) AF (autofocus) (p. 24) Dynamic AF Mode with ClosestSubject Priority (p. 24) 25-segment 3D Matrix Metering...
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.... 24 Up mode), Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus). • Make sure to [_ ] (except .'E. NOTE: AF focus mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is set to AF. 2 Set the AF Area mode selector... Priority. (See pages 44 and 46 for details.) 1 Turn the power switch on the subject determining the data from the selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on and set to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position . • To focus, lightly press the shutter release button...
.... 24 Up mode), Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus). • Make sure to [_ ] (except .'E. NOTE: AF focus mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is set to AF. 2 Set the AF Area mode selector... Priority. (See pages 44 and 46 for details.) 1 Turn the power switch on the subject determining the data from the selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on and set to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position . • To focus, lightly press the shutter release button...
Instruction Manual
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Matrix Metering (page 32) The Matrix Meter employed in the N75/ N75QD uses a 25-segment sensor to ~ . This camera ~ II / RF 9F DDD DDDDDDDDDD V II ~ automatically selects Matrix Metering in Manual exposure mode. Center-Weighted Metering is selected in all ... modes except Manual exposure mode (page 60). The microcomputer analyses data including scene brightness and contrast-and subject distance when you use a G- or D-type Nikkor lens (3D Matrix Metering is performed)-and makes the calculations necessary to '8', Mat rix Metering is set . 26 Ie'S I [FS.6 LJt:~ ff6l ~ / ...
Matrix Metering (page 32) The Matrix Meter employed in the N75/ N75QD uses a 25-segment sensor to ~ . This camera ~ II / RF 9F DDD DDDDDDDDDD V II ~ automatically selects Matrix Metering in Manual exposure mode. Center-Weighted Metering is selected in all ... modes except Manual exposure mode (page 60). The microcomputer analyses data including scene brightness and contrast-and subject distance when you use a G- or D-type Nikkor lens (3D Matrix Metering is performed)-and makes the calculations necessary to '8', Mat rix Metering is set . 26 Ie'S I [FS.6 LJt:~ ff6l ~ / ...
Instruction Manual
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...areas and lightly press the shutter release button. Hold Camera and EOcus------I 'e!!''--'''. 0 Compose frame so that focus...camera but always remember to cradle the camera (or lens). o Grasp the camera handgrip with one foot forward a half step and keep your left hand to hold the camera...camera on the subject. 1 Hold the camera properly. NOTE: Camera shake Camera shake is likely to occur when the camera is not held steady or with Vari-Bright display (p. 9), beep sound is set, camera... the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject located closest to be focused...
...areas and lightly press the shutter release button. Hold Camera and EOcus------I 'e!!''--'''. 0 Compose frame so that focus...camera but always remember to cradle the camera (or lens). o Grasp the camera handgrip with one foot forward a half step and keep your left hand to hold the camera...camera on the subject. 1 Hold the camera properly. NOTE: Camera shake Camera shake is likely to occur when the camera is not held steady or with Vari-Bright display (p. 9), beep sound is set, camera... the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject located closest to be focused...
Instruction Manual
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The N75/ N75QO provides two metering systems: Matrix Metering (page 26) and CenterWeighted Metering (page 60). Light reaching the film is not uniform. VariProgram gives you the option to choose from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film. Knowing the characteristics of each ... is detected at the central areas including five focus areas in the correct exposure. Using G- or O-type Nikkor lenses, the N75/ N75QO camera performs 25-segment 3D Matrix Metering by adding distance information to other than Manual and Center-Weighted Metering is detected by the shutter...
The N75/ N75QO provides two metering systems: Matrix Metering (page 26) and CenterWeighted Metering (page 60). Light reaching the film is not uniform. VariProgram gives you the option to choose from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film. Knowing the characteristics of each ... is detected at the central areas including five focus areas in the correct exposure. Using G- or O-type Nikkor lenses, the N75/ N75QO camera performs 25-segment 3D Matrix Metering by adding distance information to other than Manual and Center-Weighted Metering is detected by the shutter...
Instruction Manual
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It creates a blurred background to accentuate your main subject. • 85mm to capturing a wide view of the landscape. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. The overall picture, whether the subject is near or far, is suited to 200mm telephoto lenses with each program (page 96). 35 ... and the background emphasises the effect. 1iIiI: Landscape mode Use this mode whenever you 're taking pictures of people. It also allows you to avoid camera shake. • A wide-angle lens is sharply focused .
It creates a blurred background to accentuate your main subject. • 85mm to capturing a wide view of the landscape. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. The overall picture, whether the subject is near or far, is suited to 200mm telephoto lenses with each program (page 96). 35 ... and the background emphasises the effect. 1iIiI: Landscape mode Use this mode whenever you 're taking pictures of people. It also allows you to avoid camera shake. • A wide-angle lens is sharply focused .
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...; In some shooting situations, slow shutter speed is selected. In Sports mode, Continuous Servo AF (page 44) is automatically activated and the camera continues to focus on the subject without Focus lock (page 52). • Built-in Speedlight does not fire even when the subject is... or backlit. • 80mm to freeze action. Useful in use a tripod. It creates a blurred background to avoid camera shake. 36 To avoid camera shake, use . Use of self-timer or remote control also helps to avoid camera shake. • Effect is recommended when using a zoom lens, use telephoto zoom position....
...; In some shooting situations, slow shutter speed is selected. In Sports mode, Continuous Servo AF (page 44) is automatically activated and the camera continues to focus on the subject without Focus lock (page 52). • Built-in Speedlight does not fire even when the subject is... or backlit. • 80mm to freeze action. Useful in use a tripod. It creates a blurred background to avoid camera shake. 36 To avoid camera shake, use . Use of self-timer or remote control also helps to avoid camera shake. • Effect is recommended when using a zoom lens, use telephoto zoom position....
Instruction Manual
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...release button is canceled for details. 38 Built-in Speedlight and Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash • The built-in the viewfinder (when the camera's meter is on). • When you remove your finger from Matri x Metering , the 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash ensures proper ... shutter release button. Fully depress the shutter release button to fire, ~ appears without blinking in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens with a guide number of 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash. When you want to take pictures .w.it.h.th.e.S.p.e.e.d.lig.h.t 1 When the subject...
...release button is canceled for details. 38 Built-in Speedlight and Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash • The built-in the viewfinder (when the camera's meter is on). • When you remove your finger from Matri x Metering , the 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash ensures proper ... shutter release button. Fully depress the shutter release button to fire, ~ appears without blinking in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens with a guide number of 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash. When you want to take pictures .w.it.h.th.e.S.p.e.e.d.lig.h.t 1 When the subject...
Instruction Manual
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... the flash shooting distance range (page 98) and shoot again. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is introduced in this happens, underexposure may stop firing to guide autofocus. For details, see page 92. 39 Check points • Be sure to remove (or store)... the lens hood before using the built-in Speedlight and may cause vignetting (a shadow may appear within the ...
... the flash shooting distance range (page 98) and shoot again. • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is introduced in this happens, underexposure may stop firing to guide autofocus. For details, see page 92. 39 Check points • Be sure to remove (or store)... the lens hood before using the built-in Speedlight and may cause vignetting (a shadow may appear within the ...
Instruction Manual
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Self-Timer Operation- - - - - - delay release for remote control Check points • Use a tripod or place the camera on the LCD paneL) :25 @ 5.6 6E~ ::~ II. . [36) @ The display changes as follows: No display (cancel)... release for ~ remote control Two-sec. You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph or reduce camera shake. 1 Press @) (self-timer) button and confirm that 19 appears on the LCD panel. (Or, rotate the Command Dial...light and achieve correct exposure. • Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocus mode. 40
Self-Timer Operation- - - - - - delay release for remote control Check points • Use a tripod or place the camera on the LCD paneL) :25 @ 5.6 6E~ ::~ II. . [36) @ The display changes as follows: No display (cancel)... release for ~ remote control Two-sec. You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph or reduce camera shake. 1 Press @) (self-timer) button and confirm that 19 appears on the LCD panel. (Or, rotate the Command Dial...light and achieve correct exposure. • Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocus mode. 40
Instruction Manual
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... released whether or not the subject is possible either with . The shutter can be released anytime. If M/A (autofocus with manual priority) is on, rotate the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on the clear matte field in the viewfinder. Lightly press the shutter release... viewfinder. See the instruction manual of five focus brackets selected as expected (page 25) or with lenses which do not allow autofocus operation when attached to the N75/ N75QD (page 104). • When using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to M . Look through the viewfinder...
... released whether or not the subject is possible either with . The shutter can be released anytime. If M/A (autofocus with manual priority) is on, rotate the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on the clear matte field in the viewfinder. Lightly press the shutter release... viewfinder. See the instruction manual of five focus brackets selected as expected (page 25) or with lenses which do not allow autofocus operation when attached to the N75/ N75QD (page 104). • When using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to M . Look through the viewfinder...
Instruction Manual
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...-Assist Illuminator When the AF-Assist Illuminator is used continuously, illumination is pressed lightly, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on and enables autofocus operation in iii or ..!...z . • Focal length of the usable AF Nikkor lens is 24200mm. • The distance range of the AF-Assist Illuminator is attached and the...
...-Assist Illuminator When the AF-Assist Illuminator is used continuously, illumination is pressed lightly, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on and enables autofocus operation in iii or ..!...z . • Focal length of the usable AF Nikkor lens is 24200mm. • The distance range of the AF-Assist Illuminator is attached and the...
Instruction Manual
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... 3.5-5.6 IF AF Micro 70-1BOmm fl4.5-5.6 ED • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with following lens at a shooting distance within 1.5m (4.9 ft .) at wideang le) • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with following lenses due to... incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with I ; B IF AF 24-B5mm f/2. B ED AF VR BO-400mm f/ 4.5-5.6 ED i 51 AF Micro 200mm f/4 IF-ED AF-S 17-35mm fl2.B ED AF 1B-35mm f/3. 5-4.5 ED AF 20...
... 3.5-5.6 IF AF Micro 70-1BOmm fl4.5-5.6 ED • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with following lens at a shooting distance within 1.5m (4.9 ft .) at wideang le) • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with following lenses due to... incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator • Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with I ; B IF AF 24-B5mm f/2. B ED AF VR BO-400mm f/ 4.5-5.6 ED i 51 AF Micro 200mm f/4 IF-ED AF-S 17-35mm fl2.B ED AF 1B-35mm f/3. 5-4.5 ED AF 20...