User manual NIKON F75 - INSTRUCTION MANUAL

(En) INSTRUCTION MANUAL En Introduction Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations. · Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorised dealer or service centre at least once every two years. · Using your camera correctly The Nikon F75/F75D's performance has been optimised for use with Nikon brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the F75/F75D's components. Nikon cannot guarantee the F75/F75D's performance when it is used with other than Nikon brand accessories. BEFORE YOU BEGIN 3 · Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F75/F75D--a camera that is sure to make photography a bigger part of your life. Get to know your F75/F75D camera, and be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it. We recommend that you keep this manual handy. · Take trial shots Supplied accessories Body cap (P. 19) Accessory shoe cover (P. 108) Eyepiece cap DK-5 (P. 82) Note: ç 00 ç 00 (numbers from 1 to 12) indicates that the function/mode changes according to Custom Setting menu number. 2 Contents Introduction.........................................................................................................................2-3 Nomenclature .....................................................................................................................6-7 LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display............................................................................................8-9 Available Exposure Modes .............................................................................................10-11 Start Shooting Immediately .........................................................................................12-13 About Shutter Release Button .............................................................................................14 Exposure Compensation ................................................................................................64-65 Auto Exposure Bracketing..............................................................................................66-68 Multiple Exposure ...........................................................................................................69-70 CUSTOM SETTING .....................................................................................71-76 Menu/Features of Custom Setting .................................................................................72-76 PREPARATION ............................................................................................15-22 1. 2. 3. 4. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power ................................................................16-17 Mount Lens ................................................................................................................18-19 Load Film....................................................................................................................20-21 Set Date and Time (F75D only) .......................................................................................22 OTHER FUNCTIONS...................................................................................77-88 Film Rewind .........................................................................................................................78 Film Advance Mode .............................................................................................................79 Auto Exposure Lock .......................................................................................................80-81 Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories........................................................................82 Depth-of-Field Preview ........................................................................................................83 Remote Control Operation (optional) .............................................................................84-87 Available Mode Combinations .............................................................................................88 BASIC OPERATION 1 .................................................................................23-31 1. 2. 3. 4. Set Focus Mode and AF Area Mode .........................................................................24-25 Set Exposure Mode to a .........................................................................................26-27 Hold Camera and Focus ............................................................................................28-29 Release Shutter..........................................................................................................30-31 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY...........................................................................89-101 Built-In Speedlight/Ready-Light .....................................................................................90-91 Flash Sync Mode Features.............................................................................................92-94 Using Built-In Speedlight..............................................................................................95-101 Flash Shooting Distance Range ......................................................................................98 Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations......................................................................99 Usable Lenses with Built-In Speedlight .................................................................100-101 About Depth of Field..........................................................................................................102 About Metering Systems and Exposure ..............................................................................32 BASIC OPERATION 2 .................................................................................33-42 Shooting with Vari-Program ...........................................................................................34-37 Using Built-In Speedlight................................................................................................38-39 Self-Timer Operation ......................................................................................................40-41 Imprinting Date/Time (F75D only) ........................................................................................42 MISCELLANEOUS ..................................................................................103-131 Lens Compatibility......................................................................................................104-106 Usable Optional Speedlights......................................................................................107-111 Optional Accessories..................................................................................................112-113 Camera Care ..............................................................................................................114-115 Notes on Batteries .............................................................................................................116 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................117-120 Glossary......................................................................................................................121-123 Specifications .............................................................................................................124-128 Index ...........................................................................................................................129-130 Custom Setting Menu ........................................................................................................131 FOCUS OPERATION...................................................................................43-52 Focus Mode....................................................................................................................44-45 Focus Area Mode ...........................................................................................................46-47 Focus Area Selection......................................................................................................48-49 AF-Assist Illuminator.......................................................................................................50-51 Focus Lock ..........................................................................................................................52 EXPOSURE MODE......................................................................................53-62 Auto-Multi Program ........................................................................................................54-55 Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode ............................................................................56-57 Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode ..........................................................................58-59 Manual Exposure Mode .................................................................................................60-61 Long Time Exposure ............................................................................................................62 4 5 BEFORE YOU BEGIN BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...................................................................................2-11 ADVANCED OPERATION ...........................................................................63-70 Nomenclature LCD illuminator button (p. 8) Camera strap eyelet Self-timer/remote control button (p. 40/84) LCD panel (p. 8) Dioptre adjustment lever (p. 82) Aperture (p. 61)/Exposure Compensation button (p. 64)/ Film rewind button (p. 78) Shutter release button (p. 14/17) Power switch (p. 16) Remote control sensor (p. 84) Self-timer (p. 40)/AF-Assist Illuminator (p. 50)/ Red-Eye Reduction lamp (p. 93) Depth-of-field preview button (p. 83) Flash lock-release (p. 95)/ Flash sync mode button (p. 92) Auto Exposure Bracketing (p. 66)/Multiple Exposure (p. 69)/Film rewind button (p. 78) Camera back lock release lever (p. 20) Lens release button (p. 19) Focus mode selector (pp. 44-45) Tripod socket Battery chamber cover lock release lever (p. 16) Viewfinder eyepiece Focus Area selector (p. 48) AF Area mode selector (p. 46) Data Back (F75D only) (p. 22/42) Film confirmation window (p. 21) Film advance mode/Custom Setting selector (p. 79/72) * Illustration shown is the F75D. The camera back of the F75 differs from the F75D. Camera strap eyelet Accessory shoe (p. 108) Rubber eyecup (p. 82) Auto exposure lock button (p. 80) Command Dial · F75D only: Data imprint LCD/buttons 1 2 5 6 3 4 7 1. Date/time LCD 2. : Year indicator 3. MODE button: Push to select one of five available displays. 4. SELECT button: Push to select date/time to be adjusted. 5. M: Month indicator 6. : Data imprint indicator: Blinks approx. 2 sec. when data is imprinted. 7. ADJUST button: Push to adjust date/time. ' ­ 6 7 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Built-in Speedlight (p. 38/90) Exposure mode dial (p. 10) LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display Self-timer (p. 40) Shutter speed Beep sound (p. 28) Auto Exposure Bracketing (p. 66) Battery power (p. 17) Exposure Compensation (p. 64) Focus indicator (p. 29/44) Shutter speed Aperture Focus area (p. 48) Multiple Exposure (p. 69) * The illustrations are fully labelled for your reference. Frame counter (p. 21)/Exposure Compensation value (p. 64) Custom Setting (p. 72) Electronic analogue exposure (p. 61)/ Exposure Compensation value display (p. 64) Flash ready-light (p. 39/91)/Flash recommended indication (p. 95) Exposure Compensation (p. 64) Film status (p. 21) Focus area (focus brackets) (p. 28/48) Remote control (p. 84) Aperture Battery power (p. 17) Flash sync mode (p. 92/95) Vari-Brite focus area and warning indications The F75/F75D employs the convenient Vari-Brite Focus Area display system; it enables clear display of the focus brackets at the selected focus area in the viewfinder for easy identification. When the finder image is bright, the focus brackets are displayed in black and when the finder image is dark, the focus brackets are momentarily illuminated in red. Also, when battery power is low or film is not loaded properly, warning indications such as m or are displayed in the viewfinder. * Due to characteristics of the LCD used in the Vari-Brite Focus Area display system, a thin line outside the selected focus area may also be displayed or the entire viewfinder may be illuminated in red under certain conditions. These are not malfunctions. NOTE: About LCD The LCD panel and viewfinder displays tend to turn darker at high temperatures and have slower response time at low temperatures. In either case, when the temperature returns to normal, the displays also return to normal. LCD illuminator button Pressing the j button turns exposure meter on (p. 17), and the LCD panel is illuminated and can be confirmed in the dark. The illumination remains on as long as the exposure meter is on. Illumination turns off after lightly pressing the shutter release button or shutter release. ç 11 : The illuminator can be set to come on when any button is pressed (p. 76). ç 4 : Focus area highlight can be cancelled or can be set to appear in any situation (p. 74). ç 2 : Warning indications in the viewfinder can be set not to appear (p. 74). CAUTION: About viewfinder The viewfinder will be dark without battery power but brightens after installation of fresh batteries. This is not a malfunction. 8 9 BEFORE YOU BEGIN · LCD panel · Viewfinder display 12mm-dia. reference circle for Centre-Weighted Metering area (p. 60) Available Exposure Modes The exposure mode dial of the Nikon F75/F75D can be divided into two sections. One is the user-controlled exposure mode with Auto-Multi Program, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure modes, where the photographer can determine various exposure factors. The other section is the point-and-shoot exposure mode in which the camera automatically controls various exposure settings. See pages 26-27, 35-37, 5462 for more details on each exposure mode. a: AUTO mode (p. 26) Camera automatically controls all the exposure settings. Suitable for taking pictures right away. s: Portrait mode (p. 35) · User-controlled exposure mode P: Auto-Multi Program (p. 54) Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically. Other settings, such as Flexible Program (page 55) or Exposure Compensation (page 64) are possible. Use this mode to take portraits. The background is blurred to accentuate your main subject. d: Landscape mode (p. 35) Use this mode to take pictures of distant daytime or nighttime scenes. The overall landscape will be sharply focused. S: Shutter-Priority Auto (p. 56) You set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. Freeze the motion of a moving subject or blur the subject. f: Close-Up mode (p. 36) Use this mode to take up-close pictures of subjects such as flowers or insects. A: Aperture-Priority Auto (p. 58) You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. Lets you determine depth of the in-focus area. g: Sports mode (p. 36) Use this mode to freeze the motion of fastmoving subjects. M: Manual (p. 60) Shutter speed and aperture are set manually. Suitable for taking photographs with unique effects. h: Night Portrait mode (p. 37) Use this mode for subjects with an evening or night background. 10 11 BEFORE YOU BEGIN · Point-and-shoot exposure mode Start Shooting Immediately battery camera's off (page 16). 1 Open the power ischamber and install batteries while the compose frame and focus (page 28) lightly pressing the 5 Holdbythe camera properly, shutter release button (page 18). 2 Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page 18). focus without blinking and in6 Confirmbutton indicator / appearsslowly depress the shutter focus beep sound is emitted, and release (page 30). 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 displayed in the LCD panel. to rewind 7 Film starts(page 31). automatically when it reaches the end of the roll 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 the exposure mode dial to a (AUTO mode) (page 26). · Make sure oe in the viewfinder and E in the LCD panel are blinking when removing the film cartridge. 12 13 START SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY About Shutter Release Button Lightly pressing the shutter release button and holding it halfway down activates the camera's exposure meter and pressing it all the way down releases the shutter. PREPARATION This section introduces the various operations necessary before you start shooting. 1 Lightly press the shutter release button. · When the focus mode selector is set to AF (autofocus), camera starts to focus on the subject when the shutter release button is lightly pressed (page 28). · Lightly pressing the shutter release button activates the indications in the LCD panel and viewfinder (for approx. 5 sec. from removal of finger). (See page 17 for information on the exposure meter.) Before pressing Lightly pressing 2 Fully depress the shutter release button. · Fully depressing the shutter release button releases shutter and film automatically advances to the next frame. · · · · Install batteries and check battery power Mount lens Load film Set date and time (F75D only) Lightly pressing Fully depressing NOTE: Camera shake Pressing the shutter release button abruptly can result in picture blur. Make sure to press the shutter release button slowly. 14 15 1 1 Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries. Turn the power switch off and open the battery chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover lock release lever toward indicated direction. 3 Turn the power switch on and confirm battery power with the N indication. Sufficient battery power Viewfinder LCD panel Insufficient battery power Meaning Camera's meter on Camera's meter off No indication Sufficient battery power. Batteries are nearing exhaustion. Have a fresh set ready. (Viewfinder indications turn off when exposure meter is off.) Batteries are exhausted. Replace batteries. (Shutter locks.) · When replacing batteries, be sure to turn the power switch off and replace both batteries at the same time. Always use fresh batteries of the same brand. N (appears) M (appears) M (blinks) No indication m (appears) m (blinks) NOTE: Storing batteries Keep the batteries out of children's reach. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. (For "Notes on Batteries", see page 116.) No indication m (appears) 2 Insert batteries with the ´ and ends positioned as marked inside the battery chamber, then firmly close the battery chamber cover. · m in the viewfinder disappears when the power is off. · oe blinks in the viewfinder when the film is not loaded. ç 2 : Warning indications in the viewfinder can be set not to appear (p. 74). Lightly press the shutter release button to activate the exposure meter. Lightly pressing the shutter release button reactivates the exposure meter and indications in the LCD panel and viewfinder. Shutter speed and aperture (-- when lens is not attached) indications in the LCD panel automatically turn off 5 sec. after removing your finger from the shutter release button. (All indications in the viewfinder turn off.) See page 14 for information on the shutter release button. ç 8 : The duration of inactive time before automatic meter switch-off occurs can be set to 3, 10 or 20 sec. (p. 75). · When the power switch is turned off with batteries installed, the frame counter display remains on in the LCD panel 17 · Make sure to firmly close the battery chamber cover until it locks into place. · Incorrect positioning of ´ and poles may damage the camera. Check points · We recommend that you take spare batteries with you, especially when travelling. · For the number of film rolls that can be shot with fresh batteries, see page 128. 16 PREPARATION 2 1 Mount Lens Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. 2 Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. Check the lens type. CPU contacts of CPU Nikkor lens Å G-type Nikkor lens Í CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type ÅG-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring ÍCPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type (Illustration is D-type Nikkor lens), with aperture ring · Position lens 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 lens release button.) · With CPU Nikkor lens with aperture ring (other than G-type), set the lens aperture to its minimum and lock. When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting and the power switch is turned on, EE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released. G-type Nikkor lens The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; aperture should be selected from camera body. Unlike other CPU Nikkor lenses, aperture does not need to be set to minimum. 3 Detach the lens. · Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the lens clockwise to detach the lens. Check points · Use a G- or D-type AF Nikkor lens to utilise all of this camera's functions. · Make sure to turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. · Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens. NOTE: Non-CPU Nikkor lens When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached and the power switch is turned on, -- blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released (except in Manual exposure mode). See page 106 for a non-CPU lens. When camera is left unattended without lens When you leave the camera unattended without a lens attached, be sure to attach the supplied body cap (page 2), or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be used.) 18 19 PREPARATION 3 1 Load Film Turn the power switch on and load DX-coded film. With DX-coded film, film speed will be set automatically (ISO 25-5000). When the camera back is closed, the film automatically advances and the number of available exposures is displayed in the LCD panel. 3 Gently close the camera back until the camera back snaps closed. Turn the power switch on, open the camera back by sliding the camera back lock release lever and load film. · The film automatically advances to the final frame with blinking o, o­, o­­, o­­­ as indicated in the LCD panel, and film rewinds one frame at a time as photos are taken. The LCD panel indicates number of exposures left on film. · When the film has completed set up, a shutter sound is let out but no picture has been taken. · When E appears in the LCD panel, or Err and E in the LCD panel and in the viewfinder blink, film is not properly installed. Open the camera back again and reload film by aligning the film leader to the red index mark. oe blinks in the viewfinder when the film is not loaded. · Pictures taken on frames beyond the indicated number of the exposures for the film roll may be discarded in the process of developing. ç 2 : Warning indications in the viewfinder can be set not to appear (p. 74). · Film cartridge can be loaded smoothly if inserted from the bottom. · Make sure to insert the film cartridge all the way in. 2 Pull film leader across to red index mark. DX-coded film · Make sure to align the film leader to the red index mark; if the film leader is not properly aligned to the index mark (short of or beyond the mark), film may not be loaded properly. · Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly positioned with no slack. With DX-coded film, film speed will be set automatically between ISO 25 to ISO 5000. Film speed is set to ISO 100 with non-DXcoded film. DX-coded film ISO (film speed) DX mark NOTE: Loading/removing film Shutter curtains are very thin. Do not touch the shutter curtains with your finger or the film leader. Check points · Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoors. · You can check the number of available exposures on the film roll and film speed through the film confirmation window. · Infrared films cannot be used with this camera since an infrared sensor is used for the detection of the film frame position. 20 21 PREPARATION 4 1 Set Date and Time (F75D only) This camera allows you to imprint Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute (24-hour clock), Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year on your picture in any exposure mode. (For imprinting date/time, see page 42.) BASIC OPERATION 1 This section features the settings for most common picture-taking situations using AUTO mode (a) to enable easy operation even for beginners. · Adjusting date and time (Example: year 2003, April 1) Push ¨ button to select one of the date or time displays. Push SELECT button so section to be corrected starts blinking. · Date cannot be set in Day/Hour/Minute display. To set date, select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year. · Set the time in Day/Hour/Minute display. 2 Push ADJUST button to change the blinking numbers and after correction, push SELECT button until the numbers stop blinking. · Each time you push the ADJUST button, year section moves up from 98 to 49 (back to 98 after 49). · To change the numerical indication rapidly, hold the ADJUST button down for more than 1 sec. · Push SELECT button until the date/time display stops blinking. When the imprint appears in the data imprint indicator LCD panel, the setting is complete. Shooting modes/functions explained in this section are as follows: Lens attached Focus mode Focus area 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* (p. 26) AUTO mode (a) (p. 26) Front-Curtain Sync (¡/TM)* (p. 92) Single frame (i) (p. 79) Default (initial) settings (p. 72) -- Quartz Date power source Batteries in the camera body also power the quartz date. Set the date and time after installing batteries for the first time. When changing batteries, date and time remain in the quartz date memory up to approx. 30 minutes without batteries. If the date and time data are lost, reset them. Note that the time the data remains in the memory becomes shorter at low temperatures. * Automatically set when a AUTO mode is selected. 22 23 1 1 Set Focus Mode and AF Area Mode · Situations where autofocus may not work as expected Autofocus may not work as expected in the following situations. In such situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 45) or focus on a different subject located at the same distance, use focus lock (page 52) then recompose. Low-contrast scenes For example, where the subject is wearing clothing the same colour as a wall or other background. Set focus mode to AF (autofocus) and AF Area mode to Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority. (See pages 44 and 46 for details.) Turn the power switch on and set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus). · Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position. · To focus, lightly press the shutter release button (page 14). NOTE: AF focus mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is set to AF. Scenes with subjects within the focus brackets located at different distances from the camera For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a person in a forest. 2 Set the AF Area mode selector to S. · When the focus mode is set to AF (p. 36) and AF Area mode selector is set to S (except f CloseUp mode), Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is selected. · Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority automatically focuses on the subject located closest to any of five focus areas (page 46). If the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas. Patterned subject or scene For example, building windows. Scenes with pronounced differences in brightness within the focus brackets For example, when the sun is in the background and the main subject is in shadow. 24 25 BASIC OPERATION 1 2 Set Exposure Mode to a · About exposure mode Four exposure modes besides a and five Vari-Program modes are available with this camera. Utilising the characteristics of each exposure mode, effective results can be achieved with various types of subjects or shooting situations. And the five Vari-Program modes enable you to easily choose proper exposure controls by simply selecting the desired mode for various shooting situations. See each reference page for operating instructions and details. Symbol Exposure mode AUTO p. 26 Portrait p. 35 Landscape p. 35 Close-Up p. 36 Sports p. 36 Night Portrait p. 37 Auto-Multi Program p. 54 Shutter-Priority Auto p. 56 Aperture-Priority Auto p. 58 When the exposure mode is set to a, the camera automatically controls all the exposure settings. Set exposure mode to a. Characteristics/Shooting situations The easiest exposure mode for general shooting. Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically depending on the subject's brightness--allowing you to freely take pictures, concentrating only on the shutter release opportunity. Use this mode to take portraits. The background is blurred to accentuate your main subject. Use this mode to take pictures of distant scenes. The overall landscape will be sharply focused. This mode is also suitable for capturing nighttime or twilight scenes. Use this mode to take up-close pictures of subjects such as flowers or insects. Your close-ups will be taken with an artistically blurred background. Use this mode to take sports pictures. Using a fast shutter speed, it freezes the motion of fast-moving subjects to create exciting action photos. Use this mode for subjects with an evening or night background. This mode captures all lighting in the scene, including the foreground subject which is illuminated by the flash, and the background. Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically, while allowing you to make other settings, such as Flexible Program (page 55) or Exposure Compensation (page 64). You set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. Freeze the motion of a moving subject using a fast shutter speed or blur the subject using a slower speed. You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. Lets you determine depth of the in-focus area (page 102), so you can choose whether near or far subjects are in sharp focus, or whether foreground or background is to be blurred. Shutter speed and aperture are set manually. Suitable for situations where it is difficult to attain the desired effect using other exposure modes. Long Time exposure is possible with this exposure mode. a · When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, shutter speed and aperture are indicated in the LCD panel and viewfinder. · When the exposure mode is set to a, Matrix Metering is automatically selected. Vari-Program s d f g h P S Matrix Metering (page 32) The Matrix Meter employed in the F75/F75D uses a 25-segment sensor to achieve superior metering results even in extremely complex lighting conditions. 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 assure correct exposure. This camera automatically selects Matrix Metering in all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode (page 60). Centre-Weighted Metering is selected in Manual exposure mode. Check point In a mode, Flexible Program (p. 55), Exposure Compensation (p. 64), Auto Exposure Bracketing (p. 66), Multiple Exposure (p. 69), Slow Sync (p. 92), Rear-Curtain Sync (p. 93) and Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync (p. 93) cannot be set. A M Manual p. 60 26 27 BASIC OPERATION 1 3 1 Hold Camera and Focus · Focus indicator appears or blinks as follows: / appears: Subject is in focus. / blinks: Unable to focus using autofocus. · With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator (page 50) is automatically activated to guide autofocus (except in d or g). · Keep your elbow propped against your body for support. · Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still. · Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your left hand to cradle the camera (or lens). ç 1 : In-focus beep sound can be set not to be emitted (p. 74). Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject. Hold the camera properly. Check points · Dioptre adjustment (page 82) enables you to see more clearly through the viewfinder. · To take a picture of a subject outside the focus area, shift the focus area (page 48) or use focus lock (page 52). · In situations where autofocus may not work as expected, see page 25. NOTE: Camera shake Camera shake is likely to occur when the camera is not held steady or with slow shutter speed. The built-in Speedlight automatically fires in dark conditions (where slow shutter speed is required) in a or Vari-Program (except for d and g) with this camera but always remember to hold the camera correctly. 2 Compose frame, centre focus brackets on your subject, and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button. · Compose frame so that the subject to be focused is located closest at any of five focus areas and lightly press the shutter release button. When the Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority (pages 26, 47) is set, camera automatically maintains focus on the subject located closest to any of five focus areas. · Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject and when the subject is in focus, that focus area is highlighted with Vari-Brite display (p. 9), beep sound is emitted and / appears in the viewfinder. Built-in Speedlight When the subject is dark or backlit and the shutter release button is lightly pressed, the builtin Speedlight automatically pops up in a or VariProgram (except in d or g). See page 38 for details. NOTE: Composing frame The F75/F75D's viewfinder frame shows approximately 89% of the image actually exposed on the film frame. Therefore, the actual exposed frame is somewhat larger than the image you see through the viewfinder. Note that the edges of a negative film are partially cropped by most labs. 28 29 BASIC OPERATION 1 4 1 Release Shutter Confirm that / (in-focus indicator) appears in the viewfinder, then slowly, fully depress the shutter release button. With a moving subject, Continuous Servo AF (page 44) activates and camera continuously focuses on the subject. 3 Film starts to rewind automatically when the last shot is taken. Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release button. · o­­­, o­­, o­, and then o is displayed during film rewind. 4 · When the subject is dark or backlit and shutter release button is lightly pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up and starts charging (pages 38, 95). Confirm that film is completely rewound, then remove film cartridge. 2 Confirm that focus indicator / appears and slowly depress the shutter release button. · Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows blinking E in the LCD panel and oe in the viewfinder. (E appears without blinking and oe disappears when the exposure meter is off.) Make sure the film is completely rewound (E and oe are blinking), open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge. ç 2 : Warning indications in the viewfinder can be set not to appear (p. 74). · After the shutter is released, the film automatically advances to the next frame and the next shot can be taken. · When exposures remaining in the film becomes 5 or less, oe appears and W blinks for five sec. in the viewfinder. Check points · If any other warning indications appear, see page 117. · For mid-roll rewind, see page 78. 30 31 BASIC OPERATION 1 C O L U M N About Metering Systems and Exposure Metering systems and exposure are important factors for taking pictures. Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps you widen your photographic expression. BASIC OPERATION 2 This section describes the following basic operations: ·Metering Systems As the proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure is determined according to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuring subject brightness is very important. In general, brightness inside the viewfinder is not uniform. The F75/F75D provides two metering systems: Matrix Metering (page 26) and CentreWeighted Metering (page 60). With Matrix Metering, data on scene brightness is detected by the 25-segment Matrix sensor. Using G- or D-type Nikkor lenses, the F75/F75D camera performs 25-segment 3D Matrix Metering by adding distance information to determine correct exposure. With Centre-Weighted Metering, brightness is detected at the central areas including five focus areas in the viewfinder. With the F75/F75D, Matrix Metering is automatically selected when the exposure mode is set to other than Manual and Centre-Weighted Metering is selected with Manual exposure mode. ·Exposure Light from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film. Light reaching the film is controlled by the shutter speed and aperture. The proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for subject brightness and film sensitivity results in the correct exposure. The F75/F75D's a mode (page 26), Auto-Multi Program (page 54) and VariProgram (page 34) automatically control shutter speed and aperture. VariProgram gives you the option to choose from Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports or Night Portrait mode--designed for specific picture-taking situations and photographic images. In Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode (page 56), you can manually set shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the proper aperture. In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode (page 58), you can manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed. In Manual exposure mode (page 60), you manually set both shutter speed and aperture. C O L U M N · · · · Shooting with Vari-Program Using Built-In Speedlight Self-Timer Operation Imprinting Date/Time (F75D only) 32 33 Shooting with Vari-Program Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from Portrait, Landscape, CloseUp, Sports or Night Portrait mode--designed for specific picture-taking situations and photographic images. s: Portrait mode Use this mode whenever you are taking pictures of people. It creates a blurred background to accentuate your main subject. · 85mm to 200mm telephoto lenses with large maximum apertures are recommended. · Distancing the main subject and the background emphasises the effect. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to the desired Vari-Program, then lightly press the shutter release button. d: Landscape mode · Centre the focus brackets on your subject (where you want the focus) and lightly press the shutter release button. Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject and when the subject is in focus, that focus area is highlighted with Vari-Brite display (p. 9), beep sound is emitted and / appears in the viewfinder. · When / is blinking in the viewfinder, the camera is unable to focus using autofocus. Use this mode whenever you're taking a picture of a distant scene. The overall picture, whether the subject is near or far, is sharply focused. It also allows you to capture the beauty of nighttime or twilight scenes. · Built-in Speedlight does not fire even when the subject is dark or backlit. · In some shooting situations, especially shooting night scenes, slow shutter speed is selected. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. Use of self-timer or remote control also helps to avoid camera shake. · A wide-angle lens is suited to capturing a wide view of the landscape. 2 Confirm that focus indicator / appears and slowly depress the shutter release button. NOTE: Vari-Program · Shutter speed and aperture are automatically determined to suit the selected VariProgram and are displayed in the LCD panel and viewfinder. · When the subject is dark or backlit, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up and fires (except in d or g). Flexible Program (page 55), Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 66) and Multiple Exposure (page 69) cannot be performed in Vari-Program. When using the flash in Vari-Program, available Flash Sync modes differ with each program (page 96). 34 35 BASIC OPERATION 2 Shooting with Vari-Program--continued f: Close-Up mode Use this mode when you are taking pictures up close. It creates a blurred background to accentuate your main subject. Useful in taking close-ups of subjects such as flowers or insects. · Dynamic AF Mode with Centre-Subject Priority and centre focus area are automatically selected (page 46) even when the AF Area mode is set to Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority. · In some shooting situations, slow shutter speed is selected. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. Use of self-timer or remote control also helps to avoid camera shake. · Effect is maximised at minimum focusing distance of the lens in use. When using a zoom lens, use telephoto zoom position. · For more professional uses, Micro-Nikkor lenses are recommended. h: Night Portrait mode Use this mode for subjects with an evening or night background. Night Portrait mode captures all the lighting in the scene, including the foreground subject and background. · Use d Landscape mode for twilight or nighttime scene without foreground subject. · Use of ISO 400 or faster film speed is recommended. · To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. g:Sports mode Use this mode to freeze action. It uses a fast shutter speed suitable for stop-action photography. 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 dark or backlit. · 80mm to 300mm telephoto lenses are recommended. · Continuous shooting is possible when film advance mode is set to ~ continuous (p.79). · Use of ISO 400 or faster film speed is recommended. · A tripod is recommended when using a telephoto lens to avoid camera shake. 36 37 BASIC OPERATION 2 Using Built-In Speedlight When the subject is dark or backlit and the shutter release button is lightly pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up in a or Vari-Program (except in d or g). Fully depress the shutter release button to take pictures with the Speedlight. 2 Confirm in viewfinder, then compose, focus and take the picture with flash by fully depressing the shutter release button. 1 · When the built-in Speedlight is ready to fire, appears without blinking in the viewfinder (when the camera's meter is on). · When you want to take a picture without the flash, close the built-in Speedlight until it clicks shut while lightly pressing the shutter release button. (When the flash is cancelled in this manner, as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed, flash is cancelled for subsequent shots. When you remove your finger from the shutter release button and shutter release button is lightly pressed again, the built-in Speedlight pops up again and flash starts charging.) · To cancel the flash, select the Flash Cancel mode (page 93) before lightly pressing the shutter release button. · The shutter cannot be released unless appears without blinking in the viewfinder. · blinks in the viewfinder approx. 3 sec. after full flash output. If this happens, underexposure may have occurred. Check the flash shooting distance range (page 98) and shoot again. · With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator is automatically activated to guide autofocus. See page 50 for details. NOTE: Continuous use of built-in Speedlight After continuous use of the built-in Speedlight, it may stop firing to protect the firing tube. Wait for a while before using the built-in Speedlight again. Built-in Speedlight and Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash · The built-in Speedlight offers an angle of coverage of 28mm lens with a guide number of 12 (ISO 100, m). When a wide-angle lens of less than 28mm focal length is used in flash photography using the built-in Speedlight, the flash may not reach the peripheral area and may result in a dark picture. · Using CPU Nikkor lenses such as a G- or D-type Nikkor lens enables use of 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash. Analysing the brightness and contrast level derived from Matrix Metering, the 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash ensures proper exposure of the main subject and background, while providing adequate flash output to create natural-looking flash photography. See page 91 for details. Check points · Be sure to remove (or store) the lens hood before flash shooting. · Some lenses have limitations using the built-in Speedlight and may cause vignetting (a shadow may appear within the frame) (page 100). · Normal Front-Curtain Sync flash mode is introduced in this section. Various flash sync modes are also available. For details, see page 92. 38 39 BASIC OPERATION 2 When the subject is dark or backlit and the shutter release button is lightly pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up and starts charging. Self-Timer Operation You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph or reduce camera shake. 2 Compose picture, focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button and fully depress the shutter release button. 1 Press v (self-timer) button and confirm that V appears on the LCD panel. (Or, rotate the Command Dial while pressing the v button until V appears on the LCD panel.) BASIC OPERATION 2 The display changes as follows: No display (cancel) Immediate release for remote control Two-sec. delay release for remote control · Self-timer shooting cannot be performed unless the camera's shutter can be released (i.e. when subject cannot be brought into focus with autofocus). · Once the self-timer is activated, the shutter will release in 10 seconds. The selftimer lamp will blink for 8 sec. and then illuminate for 2 sec. before the shutter is released. During activation of the self-timer, beep sound is emitted. · Self-timer is cancelled after shutter is released. · When Red-Eye Reduction (page 93) is set, self-timer activates and the selftimer/red-eye reduction lamp lights for 1 sec. before the shutter releases at the same output level as the normal Red-Eye Reduction function. · To cancel the self-timer mode or the self-timer during self-timer operation, either turn the power switch off, press the v button until V and c disappear from the LCD panel or rotate the Command Dial while pressing the v button until V and c disappear from the LCD panel. ç 1 : Self-timer beep sound can be set not to be emitted (p. 74). ç 9 : The time delay of the self-timer can be set to 2, 5 or 20 sec. (p. 76). Check points · Use a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface before using the self-timer. · To shoot in an exposure mode other than Manual, cover the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece cap DK-5 (page 82) or with your hand before pressing the shutter release button to prevent interference from stray light and achieve correct exposure. · Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in autofocus mode. 40 41 Imprinting Date/Time (F75D only) You can imprint the following date information on your picture: Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year. See page 22 to set date and time. FOCUS OPERATION This section features detailed descriptions of focusing operations. 1 Push MODE button to select available imprinting displays. (Example: year 2003, April 1, 15:30) Each time you push the MODE button the display changes as follows: Year/Month/Day Day/Hour/Minute No imprint Day/Month/Year Month/Day/Year · The data displayed on the data imprint LCD will be imprinted on the picture. Select -- -- -- (no imprint) to cancel data imprint. Compatible film speeds for data imprinting are ISO32-3200. 2 Compose picture, focus and fully depress the shutter release button to take a picture with the imprinted date/time. · Data imprint indicator blinks for approx. two to three sec. immediately after the shutter is released (when film is loaded). -- · · · · · Focus mode Focus area mode Focus area selection AF-Assist Illuminator Focus lock Imprinted date/time The illustration at right indicates the position of the imprinted date/time on the film. It may be difficult to read against bright colours such as white or reddish hues. 42 43 Focus Mode Two focus modes, autofocus using the Auto-Servo AF (Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF) and Manual focus, are available with the F75/F75D. · Manual focus · Set the focus mode selector to M. Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on the clear matte field in the viewfinder. The shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in focus and regardless of the focus indicator status. · Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 25) or with lenses which do not allow autofocus operation when attached to the F75/F75D (page 104). · When using a lens with the A-M select function, set the switch/ring to M to focus manually. If M/A (autofocus with manual priority) is available with your lens, Manual focus is possible either with the switch/ring set to M or M/A. See the instruction manual of your lens for details. · Autofocus · With the focus mode selector set to AF, lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject at the focus area (page 9/48) and causes / to appear in the viewfinder. · Auto-Servo AF Camera automatically chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according to the subject status, i.e. stationary or moving. · Single Servo AF Automatically activated when shooting a stationary subject. The shutter can be released when the focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder. Once focused on a subject, keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed locks focus (Focus Lock, page 52). However, if the subject starts moving, Focus Lock is deactivated, and the focus mode automatically switches to Continuous Servo AF. · Continuous Servo AF Continuous Servo AF is automatically activated when the subject is moving. The shutter can be released when the focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder; however, focus is not locked and the camera continues to focus on the subject until shutter release. With a moving subject, Focus Tracking (page 122) is activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject. Also, F75/F75D will continue to focus firmly on a main subject with Lock-OnTM. · When g Sports mode is selected, Continuous Servo AF is automatically activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject. Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to M. The focus can be confirmed with / indication in the viewfinder. The Electronic Rangefinder works with most Nikkor lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated manually) having a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. Lightly press the shutter release button and while the meter is on, rotate the lens focusing ring until / appears in the viewfinder. The shutter can be released anytime. The Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with any of five focus brackets selected as the focus area (pages 9/48). About Lock-OnTM Lock-OnTM Autofocus keeps focus firmly on a main subject even if some other object momentarily blocks it in the viewfinder. 44 45 FOCUS OPERATION Focus Area Mode The F75/F75D's five focus areas cover a wide frame area. When the focus mode is set to AF (page 44), you can select either Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority, where the camera automatically selects the focus area, Dynamic AF Mode with Centre-Subject Priority, where the camera selects centre focus area, or Dynamic AF Mode, where you select the desired focus area. When the focus mode is set to M (manual focus), you can select either Centre Area Mode, where you focus manually using the centre focus area, or Single Area Mode, where you focus manually using the selected focus area. · When focus mode is set to Autofocus S: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority automatically maintains focus on the subject located closest to any of five focus areas and focus is locked once it is achieved*. The focus area of the subject is in focus is highlighted with the Vari-Brite display (p. 9). If the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas. D: Dynamic AF Mode with Centre-Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode with Centre-Subject Priority automatically maintains focus on the subject located at centre focus areas and focus is locked once it is achieved*. If the subject moves from the centre focus area, the camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas. Centre focus area is highlighted with the Vari-Brite display (p. 9). A: Dynamic AF Mode Focus is obtained at the selected focus area and focusing is locked (as long as the shutter release button is lightly pressed) once it is achieved*. If the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas. Selected focus area is highlighted with the Vari-Brite display (p. 9). * In Continuous Servo AF, focus is not locked and camera continuously focuses on the subject (see page 44). Tip Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is useful when you want the camera to take automatic control over focus operations, or when shooting a moving subject. Dynamic AF Mode is useful in achieving focus on a particular part of a subject, or when the composition of the photograph is your top priority. Rotate AF Area mode selector to select AF Area mode. · When the focus mode is set to AF (autofocus), Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is selected with the AF Area mode selector set to S (except in f Vari-Program, p. 36), Dynamic AF Mode with Centre-Subject Priority is selected with the AF Area mode selector set to D, and Dynamic AF Mode with the AF Area mode selector set to A. When the focus mode is set to M (manual focus), Centre Area Mode is selected with the AF Area mode selector set to either S or D, and Single Area Mode with the AF Area mode selector set to A. · All five focus areas are displayed in the LCD panel when Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is selected. When a subject is in-focus, focus brackets located at in-focus subject is highlighted momentarily with the Vari-Brite display (p. 9) in the viewfinder. · When focus mode is set to Manual S/D: Centre Area Mode Focus is obtained only at the centre focus area when the AF Area mode selector is set to either S or D and when using the manual focus. Centre focus area is highlighted with the Vari-Brite display (p. 9). A: Single Area Mode Focus is obtained only at the selected focus area when using the manual focus. Selected focus area is highlighted with the Vari-Brite display (p. 9). 46 47 FOCUS OPERATION Focus Area Selection This camera's five focus areas cover a wide frame area, and you can select among them, depending on the subject's position in the frame or your desired composition. They reliably provide sharp focus without use of focus lock (page 52). Check points · When exposure mode is set to a or Vari-Program in autofocus, turning the power switch off and on again resets the focus area to the centre. When exposure mode is set to P, S, A or M, or in manual focus, selected focus area remains. · When exposure mode is changed within a and any of Vari-Program, or changed to a or Vari-Program from P, S, A or M in auto focus, focus area resets to the centre. When exposure mode is changed within P, S, A and M in autofocus, or in manual focus, selected focus area remains. · Select the focus area while exposure meter is on. Focus area cannot be selected when exposure meter is off. 1 Set the AF Area mode selector to A. · Dynamic AF Mode is selected with the focus mode set to autofocus, and Single Area mode is selected with the focus mode set to manual. · Focus Area selector is locked and focus area cannot be selected when AF Area mode other than A is selected. · Lightly press the shutter release button and press the focus area selector up/down/right/ left to change the focus area toward the corresponding direction. Selected focus area is highlighted with the Vari-Brite display (p. 9). Selected focus area is also indicated in the LCD panel. 48 49 FOCUS OPERATION 2 Press the focus area selector to select a focus area. AF-Assist Illuminator When the subject is dark and the shutter release button is pressed lightly, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on and enables autofocus operation in a dark environment. NOTE: Lenses incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator · Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with following lenses at a shooting distance within 1m due to vignetting. AF Micro 200mm f/4 IF-ED AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8 ED AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ED AF 20-35mm f/2.8 IF AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4 IF AF 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 IF AF Micro 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6 ED · Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with following lens at a shooting distance within 1.5m at telephoto due to vignetting. AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8 IF-ED at 70mm (usable at approx. 1m or longer shooting distance at wideangle) Approx. 0.5-3m · AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in the following situations: Focus mode is autofocus, AF Nikkor lens is used, subject is dark and centre focus area is selected or Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is activated. · AF-Assist Illuminator does not turn on in d or g. · Focal length of the usable AF Nikkor lens is 24200mm. · The distance range of the AF-Assist Illuminator is approx. 0.5-3m. Autofocus using the camera's AFAssist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting with some lenses at a shooting distance less than 1m (page 51). · When the optional Speedlight with AF-Assist Illuminator is attached and the conditions for the AF-Assist Illumination are met, the AF-Assist Illuminator of the optional Speedlight automatically turns on. With other optional Speedlights, the camera's Illuminator turns on (page 109). ç 12 : AF-Assist Illuminator can be cancelled (p. 76). NOTE: Continuous use of the AF-Assist Illuminator When the AF-Assist Illuminator is used continuously, illumination is limited temporarily to protect the firing tube. The illumination restarts after a few moments. Also, when the AF-Assist Illuminator is used repeatedly in a short period of time, be careful not to touch the AF-Assist Illuminator lamp because it may become hot. 50 51 FOCUS OPERATION · Autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed with following lenses due to vignetting. AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8 IF-ED AF 80-200mm f/2.8 ED AF VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 ED Focus Lock Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture a subject that's framed outside of the F75/F75D's five focus areas. Tip Focus lock is best suited for a photograph where composition is your top priority, and in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 25). EXPOSURE MODE This section describes how to take pictures in each exposure mode. 1 Position the focus area on the subject and lightly press the shutter release button. (For example, when centre focus area is selected.) · / appears when the subject is in focus and the focus is locked as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed. · Focus lock cannot be used in g. · Focus is not locked with a moving subject. To lock focus on a stationary subject which has been moving, remove your finger from the shutter release button and lightly press the shutter release button again. · · · · Auto-Multi Program Shutter-Priority Auto Aperture-Priority Auto Manual 2 Confirm focus indicator /, compose while lightly pressing the shutter release button and shoot. · After you have locked focus, do not change the camera-to-subject distance.