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Nikon INSTRUCTION MANUAL[...]
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CONTENTS FOREWORD . . ...... ... . .... . ....... . ......... . . 4 NOMENCLATURE .......................... . .. 5-7 BASIC OPERATION .. . . . .... . ........ . . . . . . . . 8-20 MOUNTING THE LENS ......... . ....... . ...... . .... 8 INSTALLING BATIERIES ...... . ......... . ........... 9 CHECKING BATIERY POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY . .. ....... . .......... 46-64 AUTOMATIC BALANCED FILL-FLASH ...• . .... ... . 46-47 Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ... . .. . .. .......... ... 47 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash . .. ... .. ..... . . ....... 47 USING BUILT - IN TTL FLASH ......•.............. 48 - 61 Notes on selecting aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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4 FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Nikon product. We hope you enjoy the Nikon N5005 , and we ' re sure it will make photography a bigger part of your life. Get to know your N5005, but before using it, be sure to read this manual thoroughly. Nikon cannot be held responsible for malfunction resulting from the use of the camera other than a[...]
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NOMENCLATURE Aperture dial Film rew i nd button Frame counter Dial lock-release button Self-timer indicator LED Shutter release button Shutter speed dial Handgrip AEL (Auto Exposure Lock) button Minimum aperture lock Aperture scale Focusing ring Lens (AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5) Accessory shoe Film plane indicator Self - timer button Flash lo[...]
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Viewfinder eyepiece Film cartridge conf i rmation window Camera strap eyelet Camera back lock release 6 Eyepiece cover DK-5 (pro- vided) : Prevents stray light from entering viewfinder. Film rewind lever Film advance indicator Camera back Battery chamber lid Battery chamber lock release Tripod socket[...]
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Inside viewfinder 12mm - dia . central area Clear matte field Focus brackets Exposure indicator LEOs Focus indicator LED Flash ready-light 7[...]
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BASIC OPERATION MOUNTING THE LENS Twist lens counterclockwise until it secure ly clicks into place . S The N5005 is designed for use with AF Nikkor lenses, except AF- Nikkor SOmm fl2.S, ED 200mm fl3.5 IF, and Autofocus Converter TC-16/TC-16A. For limited use of non-AF Nikkor lenses, see pages 65 to 67. To remove Push l ens release button and turn l[...]
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INSTALLING BATTERIES 1 2 Open the battery chamber lid by sliding the lock release. I nstall four fresh AA-type batteries with "+" ends positioned as shown inside the battery chamber . Batteries with a " +" terminal exceeding 6mm in diameter can- not be used. Close the battery chamber lid. 9[...]
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CHECKING BATIERY POWER To turn the camera power on, rotate the shutter speed dial from L to another set- ting while pressing the dial lock-release button. 10 When not using the camera, be sure to set the shutter dial to L, to turn off power and conserve battery power. ,---------------------~ 2 Lightly press shutter release button and check viewfind[...]
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If LED goes off approx. 2 sec. after finger is removed from button, batteries need replacement. No LED, and shutter locks. Check battery installation or change batteries. During shoo t ing, replace batteries when: a) Film-advance speed, operation speed of autofocus lens or flash recycling time is noticeably slower , or b) Lightly pressing the shutt[...]
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LOADING FILM Slide down camera back l ock release to open camera back. 12 Insert film cartridge. - Use only OX-coded film. - Usable film speed range for OX- coded film is ISO 25 to 5000. - All non-OX-coded films are auto- matica ll y se t to I SO 100. - Avoid loading/un l oading in direct sunlight. 000000000 Pull film leader out to red index mark.[...]
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Check to make sure film is positioned properly , with no slack. Close camera back and confirm lock- release snaps closed . Fully depress shutter release button to automatically advance film to frame "1." Observe film advance indicator rotation to confirm proper film installation and transport. e lf film is not correctly installed , the se[...]
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BASIC SHOOTING The Nikon N5005 offers both auto and manual focusing. It also gives you three auto exposure modes - programmed auto , aperture-priority auto, shutter-prior- ity auto - plus manual exposure control. The following instructions are for auto- focus shooting in programmed auto exposure mode with an AF Nikkor lens . Programmed auto is the [...]
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When both A and S are set, programmed auto mode is in operation. The shutter dial locks at the A or L position, and the aperture dial locks at the S position . To release them , rotate the shutter or aperture dial whi le pressing the dial lock-re l ease button. Set focus mode selector to A (autofocus). If the lens in use has an A-M switch, set the [...]
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Position the viewfinder focus brackets (: :) on the main subject. 16 Lightly press the shutter release button. Confirm the green focus indicator LED . and the red exposure indicator LED 0 light up.[...]
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e lf focus indicator LED . blinks, see pages 26 to 27. e lf subject moves, remove your finger from shutter release button, then lightly press again to start autofocus with focus tracking. e For details about autofocus, see pages 20 to 23. o blinks * ******************* ** ** * **** Picture blur possibility (shutter speed is 1/[focal length] sec . o[...]
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REWINDING FILM The film advance stops automatically at the end of the roll. Then, the self-timer indicator LED blinks for a few seconds and the shutter locks. 18 If you do not rewind the film when you come to the end of the roll, each time the shutter release button is depressed, the self-timer indicator LED blinks for a few sec- onds to remind you[...]
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Open camera back and remove film cartridge . 19[...]
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FOCUS AUTOFOCUS In autofocus mode, the shutter cannot be released until the subject is correctly focused, and once in focus, the focus is locked as long as the shutter release button remains lightly pressed. If sub j ect is moving, focus tracking works au t omatica ll y. The focus tracking system enables the camera to analyze the speed of th e movi[...]
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With a moving subject Lightly pressing the shutter release button with a moving sub- ject will activate the lens for focus tracking. The focus indicator LED . will not appear during focus tracking. Confirm the sub - Ject is in focus on the matte field inside the viewfinder before fully depressing the shutter release button. If subject stops , focus[...]
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Taking pictures with an off-center main subject 1. Center the focus brackets on the subject and lightly press the shutter release button . 2. Confirm the focus indicator LED lights 3. Keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed, recompose and fully depress up. the shutter release button. 22[...]
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Autofocusing with AF illuminator If existing light is insufficient for autofocus operation: 1 . Mount Nikon Autofocus 8peedlight 88-24/88-23/88-22/88-20 on the accessory shoe of the N5005. 2. Lightly press the shutter release button. 3 . The speedlight's AF illuminator lights up to start autofocus operation . For details , see speedlight instr[...]
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MANUAL FOCUS WITH ELECTRONIC FOCUSING CONFIRMA T ION .)/!.~ ...... 'I!l , ""'!!.IIl"ll. '. , .,.. ",,, ." . ..... "" ........•. J .......... ~ ....... ~rlt .. .. ·, ' ... . .. . .,. ". ... . ' ... ' It· ~ ,." l§il . ' r-----------------------~ 1. Set focus mod[...]
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MANUAL FOCUS USING CLEAR MATTE FIELD 1. Set the focus mode selector to M (manual). 2. Focus subject using the clear matte field. 25[...]
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SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS Autofocus operation and electronic ------- focusing confirmation depend upon the general lighting of the scene, subject contrast and details , and other technical points. Under certain conditions, the automatic focusing system/electronic focusing confirmation may experience difficulty. In these circumstances, we recommen[...]
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2) Low-contrast subject Focus manually, or for autofocus, focus on another subject located at the same distance - but with more contrast - until the green focus indi- cator LED appears. 3) Subject with no vertical lines Turn the camera sideways to focus, or focus manually. You may also select autofocus, then focus on another sub- ject with vertical[...]
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EXPOSURE Exposure control consists of two parts - aperture control and shutter speed control. Th e aperture works basically th e same way as the iris of th e human eye and co ntrols th e amount of light passing through the l ens. The shutter, l ocated in the camera body, varies the amount of light admitted to the film by opening and c l osing at di[...]
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PROGRAMMED AUTO EXPOSURE MODE - AUTO MULTI-PROGRAM Auto Multi-Program automatically sets the best combination of shutter speed and lens aperture, making it the easiest exposure mode to use. Because lenses of different focal length handle differently at slow shutter speeds, picture sharpness varies with the shutter speed used. The slowest shutter sp[...]
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SHUTIER-PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE This mode lets you choose shutter speeds manual l y, so you can freeze the action with sharp , clear outlines using fast shutter speeds, or create motion effects by choosing slower shutter speeds. The microcomputer in the N5005 automatically selects the correct aperture to match the shutter speed you set. At a fa[...]
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3. Look inside viewfinder and lightly press the shutter release button . 4. When the exposure indicator LED lights up, fully depress the shutter release button . + lights up · or + 0 light up - lights up · or O - light up Select a higher shutter speed Select a slower shutter speed, or use built-in TIL flash or speedlight + / - blink alternately ?[...]
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APERTURE-PRIORITY EXPOSURE MODE The microcomputer in the N5005 automatically selects the correct shutter speed to match the aperture you set. This is the recommended mode when depth 01 lield is your prime consideration . To create softer, less distinct backgrounds, as in portraitures, [) use wider apertures. For overall sharp , clear picture, such [...]
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3. Look inside viewfinder and lightly press shutter release button. 4. When the exposure indicator LED lights up, lully depress the shutter release button. o blinks + lights up · or + 0 light up - lights up · or O - light up Picture blur possibility (shutter speed is 1/[local length) sec. or s l ower). Select laster aperture setting (smaller I-nu[...]
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MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE In manual exposure mode, both shutter speed and aperture can be set manually according to the desired effect. Use fast shutter speeds to st op the action, slower speeds to create motion effects or less distinct outlines . Manually.setting the exposure mode also lets you control depth of field, either by softening the background[...]
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4. Rotate either shutter speed dial or aperture dial until exposure indicator LED lights up. 5. Fully depress the shutter release button . + or - LED lights up in the following cases': + Overexposure warning +1EV - + 0 Overexposure warning +1/3EV - +1EV o Correct exposure -1/3EV - +1/3EV 0 - Underexposure warning -1EV - -1/3EV Underexposure wa[...]
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Tsetting For long-time exposures, use the T setting. . To avoid camera shake , it is advisable to use a tripod. 1. Set the shutter speed dial to T. 2 . Fully depress the shutter release button then remove finger from the button. After 0.5 sec., exposure begins. 3 . During exposure, the self-timer indicator LED blinks every second. 36 4 . To stop th[...]
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EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM The Nikon N5005 provides two types of exposure metering systems - Matrix Metering and Center - Weighted Metering. MATRIX METERING In auto exposure modes (programmed auto, shutter-priority auto and aperture- priority auto), Matrix Metering is selected . The Matrix Metering sensor determ i nes scene brightness by dividing the[...]
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MATRIX METERING VS . CENTER-WEIGHTED METERING In scenes with both very bright and very dark areas, these two metering systems produce varying results. For example: A. Scene containing the sun or scenes with high reflectivity If a scene containing strong highlights, such as the sun, snow or bright reflections, Center-Weighted Metering renders the ma[...]
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Outdoor backlit subject Front-lit subject J Matr ix Metering Matr ix Mete r ing Cen t er-Weighted Metering Center - Weighted Meter i ng 39[...]
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D . Small , dark subjects against a bright background 40 A s u bject sig ni fica ntl y sma ll er t ha n anyo ne of the five sensor areas may not be recognized and in t egra t ed into the automatic exposure evaluation. For such subjects, we recommend you use either the AEL button or manual expo- sure control for Center-Weighted Metering. Center-Weig[...]
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E. Sunset scenes When you want to emphasize a dramatic sunset, but don't want the Matrix Metering to lighten the scene for dark fore- ground subject, use the AEL button or manual exposure control for Center-Weighted Metering . Matri x Metring Cente r -Weighted Metering 41[...]
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CENTER-WEIGHTED METERING FOR SPECIAL EXPOSURE SITUATIONS AEL (Auto Exposure Lock) button 1. Center main subject inside viewfinder and/or move in closer 2. L ightly press shutter re l ease button. so the 12mm circle is covered by the subject. 3. While lightly pressing shutter release button , depress the AEL button and hold it in. 42 4. Recompose an[...]
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Manual exposure mode 1. Center main subject inside viewfinder and/or move in c l oser so the 12mm circle is covered by the subject. Lightly press the shutter release button. 2. Adjust the shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure. 3. Confirm the exposure indicator LED lights up. 4. Recompose and shoot. • When recomposing may change the subj[...]
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SELF-TIMER 1. Compose picture, lightly press shutter release button, then co nfirm focus and exposure. 44 - In self-timer operation, the shutter is released whether subject is in focus or not. To assure a focused image, focus subject before pressing self-timer button. 2. Press self-timer button to start self-timer operation . For one-shot self-time[...]
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3. Shutter will be re l eased after approx . 10 seconds. For the first seven seconds , self-timer indicator LED blinks; for the final three seconds, the LED lights up , warning you to get ready . For two - shot self-timer operation, the second shot will be taken five seconds after the first. To cancel the self-timer after activating: Press self-tim[...]
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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Generally performed at night or in dim light, flash photography also removes shadows in pictures shot in bright sunlight, result- ing in a more natural, pleasing effect. When existing light is insufficient for normal shooting or when shooting a dark subject against a bright background (i.e., sub- ject positioned against a bright w[...]
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Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash As mentioned on page 37, Matrix Metering is automatically selected in auto exposure mode. In TIL auto flash photogra- phy, the Matrix Meter reads the scene's light levels/light pattern and signals the computer, which then calculates available-light exposure settings. When the shutter is released, the camera's TI[...]
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USING BUI L T-IN TTL FLASH 48 - Do not touch the flash when firing it ; normal operation can make it quite hot. e Never fire the flash more than 20 consecutive times at intervals of 5 sec. or shorter. Firing continuously more than 20 times may impair flash performance. After each major flash s hooting, let the flash rest at least 10 minute s before[...]
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Operation in programmed auto exposure mode 0 , - " I 1 . If subject brightness is insufficient, the viewfinder ready-light blinks to sug- gest that you use a flash. 2. Press both fl ash lock-release buttons. The built-in TIL flash will pop up and automatically turn on . 49[...]
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3. Compose picture and lightly press shutter release button. . 00 not use AEL button in Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash. 50 • For controlled shutter speed/aperture, see table on page 62. 4. Make sure the subject is within the flash shooting distance range . Guide for flash shooting distance range (at ISO 100): For subjects backlit by the sun 0.6m -0.8[...]
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- 5. Confirm ready-light is on, then fully depress shutter release button to take a shot with the flash . • With ready-light off, the flash is charging and shutter remains locked. If ready-light blinks for a few seconds after shooting: The flash has fired at its maximum output and light might be insufficient. Confirm shoo ting distance and, if ne[...]
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Operation in shutter-priority auto exposure mode 52 I 1. If subject brightness is insufficient, the viewfinder ready-light blinks to sug- gest that you use a flash. 2. Press both flash lock-release buttons. The built-in TIL flash will pop up and automatically turn on.[...]
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3. Compose picture and lightly press shutter release button. Confirm exposure indicator LED for background exposure. o lights up Correct exposure + or + 0 light up' Background may be overexposed. Select faster shutter speed - or - 0 light up' Background may be underexposed . Select slower shutter speed . If - remains with a shutter speed [...]
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5 . Confirm ready-light is on, then fully depress shutter release button to take a s hot with the f l ash. 54 • With ready-light off, the flash is charging and shutter remains locked . If ready-light blinks for a few seconds after shooting: The flash has fired at its maximum output and light might be insufficient. Confi rm shooting distance and, [...]
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Operation in aperture-priority auto exposure mode 1. If subject brightness is insufficient , the viewfinder ready-light blinks to sug- gest that you use a flash. 2. Press both flash lock-release buttons. The bui l t-in TIL flash will pop up and automatically turn on. 55[...]
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3. Compose picture and lightly press shutter release button . Conlirm exposure indicator LED lor background exposure. o lights up Correct exposure + or + 0 light up' Background may be overexposed . Select smaller aperture (larger I-number) - or - 0 light up' Background may be underexposed . Select wider aperture (smaller I-number) • Wit[...]
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5. Confirm ready-light is on, then fully depress shutter release button to take a shot with a flash. • With ready-light off, flash is charging and shutter is locked . If ready-light blinks for a few seconds after shooting : The flash has fired at its maximum output and light might be insufficient. Confirm shooting distance and, if necessary, move[...]
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Operation in manual exposure mode 58 1. Press both flash l ock -r el ease buttons. The built-in TIL flash will pop up and automatically turn on. e ln manual exposure mode, the ready-light does not appear to recommend flash use . 2. Look through the viewfinder , center camera on the area where you desire a correct exposure and lightly press the shut[...]
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3 . Conlirm exposure indicator LED. o lights up + lights up + and 0 lights up - and 0 lights up - lights up Correct exposure Background may be overexposed. (Over +1EV) Ba ckground may be overexposed. (+1/3EV - +1EV) Background may be underexposed . (- 1 /3EV - -1EV) Background may be underexposed. (Below -1 EV) Select laster shutter speed and/or sm[...]
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5. Recompose as desired, confirm ready-light is on , then fully depress shutter release button to take a shot with the flash . 60 • With ready - light off, flash is charging and shutter remains locked . If ready-light blinks for a few seconds after shooting : The flash has fired at its maximum output and light might be insufficient. Confirm shoot[...]
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USABLE AF NIKKOR LENSES - All non -Zoom AF Nikkor lenses from 2Smm to 300mm can be used, except AF Nikkor ED 300mm 112.S IF . _ Usable AF zoom lenses are : AF 24-50mm 113.3-114 . 5' AF 2S-70mm 113.5-1/4.5" AF 2S-S5mm 113 . 5-114.5'" AF 35-70mm 112.S···· AF 35-70mm 1/3.3-1/4.5 AF 35-105mm 1/3.5-f/4 .5 AF 35-135mm 113.5-1/4.5?[...]
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BUILT-IN FLASH SPECIFICATIONS Guide number Unit: m (ft.) Angle of coverage ISO film speed 28mm to 300mm 25 I 50 I 100 I 200 I 400 I 800 6 (20) I 8 .5 (28) I 12 (39) I 17 (56) I 24 (79) I 34 (112) Controlled shutter speed/aperture in auto exposure mode Camera ' s exposure mode Controlled shutter speed Controlled aperture If focal length in use [...]
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Controlled maximum aperture in programmed and shutter-priority auto exposure mode: ~ 25 50 100 200 400 800 Lens in use With f/1.4 lens f/2 f/2 . 4 f/2 .8 f/3 . 4 f/4 f/4 . 8 With 1/3.3 lens f/3 .3 1/3 . 3 f/3 .3 1/3.4 f/4 f/4 . 8 With 1/4 .5 lens f/4 .5 1/4 .5 f/4 .5 1/4 .5 f/4 .5 f/4.8 63[...]
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SPEEDLIGHT COMPATIBILITY CHART Speed light ' s flash exposure mode Nikon Speedlight Connect i ng TIL auto Matrix 8alanced Center-Weighted Non-TIL Manual flash '" auto flash '" Fill-Flash' S8 - 24 88-23 S8 - 22 Direct Yes S8 - 20 S8-168 S8 - 15 S8-218 Direct Yes ** ** S8-21 A ····· Via AS - 6 No S8 - 11 Via SC-23 Y[...]
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LENSES Nikon N5005 is designed for autofocus photography with AF Nikkor l enses (excep t AF-Nikkor lenses for F3AF). To take full advantage of the N5005's conveniences, it is r eco mmended that you should use AF Nikkor lenses. Howev er, the following lenses can be used with the Nikon N5005 for manual focusing and manual exposure con trol , i n[...]
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Lens compatibility Focusing Exposure Control Autofocus Manual w/electronic Manual Programmed Shutter - priority Apertur e -priority Manual focusing confirmation auto auto auto AF Nikkor lens es 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (except AF Nikkor len ses for F3AF) AI - P Nikkor lens X 61) 0 0 0 0 0 AI-type Nikkor lenses X 6') 0 Series E lenses X 0 0 Reflex Nikkor [...]
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ACCESSORY COMPATIBILITY The following accessories cannot be used with the Nikon N5005. - Cords that connect to remote terminal - Accessories that connect to sync terminal - Cable releases - Neckstrap AN-1 (leather) - Others: PF-1- PF-3, PH-3, PB-2, PK-1- PK-3, PN-1, K2, BR-2 Accessories exclusively designed for other cameras e lf accessories such a[...]
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CAMERA CARE TIPS 1. Never touch the reflex mirror , focus- ing screen or AF contacts. Remove dust with a blower brush . 7. Clean the viewfinder eyepiece with a soft, clean cloth. Do not use alcohol. 68 2. Never touch the shutter curtains . 8. Clean glass surfaces such as the lens with a blower brush; avoid using lens tissue as much as possible. To [...]
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4. Do not l eave the camera in an excessive ly hot place . 9. Do not lubricate the camera. 5. If the camera is exposed to rain or mist, or after shooting near the sea, wipe with a clean, soft cloth. 10. Store the camera in a cool, dry place away from naphthalene or camphor (moth repellents). In a humid environment, store the camera inside a vinyl b[...]
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11. If camera has not been used for a long time, recycling time of the built- in flash may be longer. To maintain the flash's condenser in peak condi- tion , thereby enabling you to use the flash for many years, fire the flash a few times every month. 70 NOTES ON BATTERIES 1. Keep batteries out of chi ldren 's reach. If swallowed, call a [...]
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3. Battery power falls off in extremely low temperatures - make sure bat- teries are new and keep the camera body wrapped in something warm. 4. When replacing batteries , be sure to replace all batteries at the same time . Always use fresh batteries of the sa me brand . Compared with regular batteries, NiCd batteries provide greater efficiency at l[...]
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SPECIFICATIONS Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single- mode or when using the AEL button in lens reflex with built-in TIL flash au to exposure mode) Picture format 24mm x 36mm (standard 3Smm fi lm Exposure meter Activated by light ly pressing shutter format) switch re l ease button; stays on for approx. Lens mount Nikon bayonet mount 8[...]
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Eyepiece cover Focusing screen Viewfinder information Auto exposure lock Film speed range Film speed setting Film loading Film advance Frame counter Film rewind Model OK-5 prevents stray light from entering viewfinder Nikon BriteView screen with central focus brackets for autofocus operation Green focus indicator LED for focusing, red exposure indi[...]
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Flash indication Autofocus flash photography Flash ready-light blinks when flash is recommended (scene darker than EV 10 at 1 80 100, or a scene with bright - nes s of EV 10 or higher at ISO 100 where the center portion is darker than other areas by more than EV 2) and lights up when built-in TIL flash or accessory Nikon Speed light is ready to fir[...]
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a C[...]
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GLOSSARY AEL (Auto Ex posu r e Lock) AEL is recommended for shooting small dark subjects against a bright background or for shooting dramatic sunset scenes. When AEL is used in auto exposure mode, camera automati- cally switches to Center-Weighted Metering. AF illum i nator When existing light is below a certain level and the camera is set for auto[...]
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Aperture-priority auto: User selects aperture and camera chooses shutter speed for correct exposure. Manual: User select both shutter speed and aperture with the meter's recommendations for correct exposure. Fill - flash A method of flash photography that combines flash illumination and ambient light. Subjects lit from behind or near a window [...]
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TTL Through - The-Lens. Most SLR cameras have built-in meters that measure light after it has passed through the lens , a fea- ture that enables exposure readings to be taken from the actual image about to be recorded on film, whatever the lens' ang le of view and regardless of whether a filter is used. TTL auto flash The camera's light s[...]
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VIEWFINDER INFORMATION Exposure mode Programmed auto I Shutter-priority auto I Aperture-pr i or i ty auto Manual • lights up In focus Focus indicator • blinks Autofocus impossible LED • disappears Rear/front focus (shutter does not lock in manual focusing) o lights up Correct exposure o blinks Camera shake I I Camera shake warning - warning -[...]
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No reproduction In any form of this manual. in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical ar t icles or reviews). may be made withou t written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. NIKON CORPORATION Nikon FUJI BLDG .. 2 - 3. MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME. C H IYODA-KU. TOKYO 1 00. JAPAN PHONE : 81 -3- 3214 - 5311 TELEX: NIKON J22601 FAX: 81-3-32[...]