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CONTENTS--------------~-------------------------- FOREWORD .................. . ... . . .............. 4 EXPOSURE MODES ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48-59 NOMENCLATURE ..... ... .... . .. .. . . . .. . .. . .... 5-12 Manual Exposure Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48-50 Programmed Auto Exposure Modes .... .. . . .. .. .. 51-53 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13-27 Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode . . . .. ... . . . . 5
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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 79-85 Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash in Each Exposure Mode. 80-81 Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ......................... 82 Center-Weighted Fill-Flash ............ . . . . . . . . 82-83 Rear-Curtain Sync Flash Photography . .. ... . . ... . ... 84 Multiple Flash Photography. . .............. 85 LENSES .... ............. ..... . . . .. . . ........ 86-87 Lens Compatibility Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 86-87 A
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---------------FOREWORD--------------~ Thank you for purchasing the F4. We're sure it will make photography more exciting and rewarding than ever. With a wealth of exciting new features, the Nikon F4 is designed to be as up to date as you are in your approach to photography. Ultra-fast autofocus, versatile Matrix Metering, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash, an unprecedented fast shutter speed of 1/8000 sec. and flash sync speed of 1/250 sec., top film advance speed of 5.7 fps, are just the beginn
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NOMENCLATURE CPU contacts Aperture direct-readout window Aperture coupling lever LCD illumination window (body side) Meter coupling lever release button Self-timer indicator LED Sync terminal Mirror lockup lever Lens mounting index Depth-of-field preview button AF-UAE-L simultaneous lock lever Lens release button Focus mode selector AE-L button AF-L button Lens release pin AF coupling Meter coupling lever Guide hole Tripod socket Lens mounting flange Reflex mirror 5
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Film advance mode index Shutter speed dial lock release Shutter release button Viewfinder illuminator switch Film advance mode selector Finder release lever Film advance mode selector Camera back lock lever lock release Film speed dial lock release Exposure mode selector Film rewind crank Frame counter Film rewind knob Multiple exposure lever Alert LED Exposure compensation lock lever Shutter speed dial Exposure compensation index Film rewind lever (R1) Exposure compensation dial
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(R2) lock button Film take-up spool Film rewind lever (R2) Camera back hinge release Film speed dial Camera strap eyelet Camera strap eyelet Film cartridge confirmation window Film rewind fork DX contacts Film cartridge chamber Film pressure plate Release terminal Camera back Shutter curtains Film pressure roller Data back contacts Film leader index Film guide rails Film sprocket 7
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Multi-Meter Finder DP-20 Accessory shoe M selector Eyepiece shutter lever Compensation value scale window Viewfinder eyepiece Shutter speed/metering system index Diopter knob LCD illumination window Exposure compensation dial (finder side) for focusing screens 8
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VIEWFINDER INFORMATION ADR (Aperture Direct-Readout) Focus indicators Frame counter Flash ready-light signal Exposure compensation value Exposure compensation indicator Body side display [ Note: This illustration shows all possible display ~~--~----------~ for reference only. During camera use, the actual display will vary, depending on mode. Focus brackets 12mm-dia. reference circle 5mm-dia. reference circle Finder side display P(P) Aperture (PI S). A(A) No indication (S /A/M) No
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High Speed Battery Pack MB-21 Grip portion (MB-21G) Battery holder (MS-21) Shutter release button lock lever Bottom portion (MB-21B) Shutter release button Shutter lock index Remote terminal Grip release lever Tripod socket Battery chamber Mounting screw LED indicators Battery selector Guide pin Battery check button Lock screw 10
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Battery Pack MB-20 Battery chamber Release lever 11
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Lens (AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 ) Infrared compensation index Distance/aperture index Focusing ring Distance scale window Distance scale Depth-of-field indicators Minimum aperture lock Aperture ring re scale Aperture-direct-readout scale Meter coupling CPU contacts 12
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OPERATION------------------------------------------ MOUNTING THE LENS Remove body cap and front and rear lens caps. See page 86 for Nikon lens compatibility chart. Twist lens counterclockwise until it To remove securely locks into place, make sure not To remove lens, press and hold lens release button and turn lens clockwise. to touch lens release button. 13
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INSTALLING BATIERIES With High Speed Battery Pack MB-21 r--~~~~::--l 2 Remove grip (MB-21G) by rotating grip release lever counterclockwise (to € ). Install three AA-type alkaline-manga nese or NiCd batteries with terminals positioned as shown inside grip. Then set the battery selector inside grip to "LR6" for alkaline-manganese batteries, 3 4 or to "Ni-Cd" for NiCd batteries. - When changing batteries, it is not necessary to remove base from camera body. Remove battery holder (MS
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5 Slide battery holder back into base until Attach grip to camera body and turn release lever clockwise until it stops. it locks into place. e To remove base from camera body, rotate lock screw coun e To attach base to camera body, align mounting screw and terclockwise using a coin. guide pin with camera's tripod socket and guide hole, then rotate lock screw clockwise with your fingers. (Do not use a coin, screwdriver etc.) 15
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With Battery Pack MB-20 Rotate battery pack release lever counterclockwise (to e ), and remove battery pack. Install four AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries with terminals positioned as shown inside battery pack. Batteries with a "+" terminal that exceeds 6mm in diameter cannot be used. Attach battery pack to camera body and turn release lever clockwise until it stops. 16
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CHECKING BATIERY POWER With High Speed Battery Pack MB-21 At temperatures around 20°C (68°F), AA-type alkaline-manga - .. ."., nese batteries give the highest (\ ---------.. ( ~ overall performance, including ;I ,.' , faster advance rates and a greater / lRSe-e 5 number of rolls of film. At lower Ni,Cd e . temperatures, however, the perfor mance of alkaline-manganese If only one LED comes on, replace batteries deteriorates. For shooting . ' .... -.~-~,~-~ batteries. at low temp
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With Battery Pack MB-20 @ To switch camera on: while pressing Next, lightly press the shutter release button and confirm viewfinder LCD appears. LCD stays on for approx. 16 sec. after you take your finger off button. This indicates lock release, turn film advance mode sufficient battery power. selector from L (lock) position to S, CH, Cl, Cs or ~ . -- m ' . " If it turns off immediately after you remove your finger from the button, replace batteries. 18
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• The batteries operate both auto focus function and camera motor; when operation becomes noticeably slower, change batteries . • To conserve battery power when not using the camera, be sure to turn film advance mode selector to L. If the shutter does not operate and display does not appear in the viewfinder, batteries are exhausted or improperly loaded. 19
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LOADING FILM 1 ~~f~~.::I!. - .. ' ' ~ I , ' /~ / () " . , ,,,, "/ : With OX-coded film, while pressing lock While sliding camera back lock lever, lift Insert film cartridge, release, set film speed index at Ox. film rewind knob, The camera back will pop open, e Usable film speed range for e Do not touch shutter curtains OX-coded film is ISO 25 to 5000, with your finger or with film - Wi th non-OX-coded film , set to leader. appropriate film speed from ISO e To avoid fogging film (e
