Nikon 1683 Film Camera User Manual
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1. Set the lens A M ring to M 25 poems IN ree nee y Viewtinderiviewing amp focusing The conventional way of securing correct focus is to turn the lens focusing ring until the image in the viewfinder appears sharp The K2 focusing screen that comes with the camera as standard equipment has three focusing aids When focusing with the split image turn the ring until the image in the two halves becomes whole With the microprism grid turn the ring until the shimmering image appears sharp With the matte outer field turn the ring until the image appears sharp The split image rangefinder works well for subjects with definite lines contours and boundaries The microprism collar is for focusing on fast moving subjects or those with indistinct lines while the matte outer field is suitable for close ups or when using lenses with a maximum aperture smaller than f 4 5 26 Inside the viewfinder 1 Fine matte Fresnel outer field 2 Microprism collar 3 Split image rangefinder spot 4 12mm diameter reference circle There s another way of securing correct focus Using the dis tance scale on the lens set the focusing ring in accordance with the measured distance Be sure to gauge the distance between the subject and the film plane indicator e 49 Note The FM2 viewfinder covers approx 93 of the image area of the actual photograph so the actual picture comes out larger than the image in the viewfin2. 1 Focus on the main subject with the composition you have in mind 2 Move the camera to center the main subject in the viewfinder see Fig 2 and perform exposure measurement 3 Move the camera back to the position described in 1 with the i exposure setting described in 2 and depress the shutter dca e is 5 6 release button ERIN e AI E e n This way you will be able to obtain correct exposure 5 6 60 24 Fig 2 Correct exposure Duplication work and photomicrography In copy work slide duplication and photomicrography you cannot obtain correct exposure by simply referring to the FM2 s exposure meter display because these types of photography represent unusual contrast situations Exposure compensation is required Shown here is the table of the relationship between specific photo types and proper exposure Since this is meant to be a guide in practice you should make further compensation The exposure compensation values listed below are reference data obtained when general purpose film was used With color reversal film or microfilm for duplication work it is advisable to take additional shots with one stop exposure compensation as these films have very small exposure latitude To avoid vibration you can make the exposure by turning the illumination on and off e t is advisable to use a cable release to avoid camera vibration by experimentation until
3. depending on the type of lens used Lens with automatic diaphragm Determine the correct exposure while pressing the depth of field preview lever 6 then take your finger off the lever and depress the shutter release button Lens without automatic diaphragm PC Nikkor lens First determine the correct exposure by adjusting the shutter speed and aperture Then focus at full aperture Shift the lens so that you get the desired composition Re turn the aperture setting to the preset position and shoot Lens with fixed aperture Reflex Nikkor lens Exposure cannot be changed according to the aperture be cause in this type of lens the aperture is fixed Determine the correct exposure by turning the shutter speed dial If correct exposure is unobtainable use an ND neutral den sity filter or change the illumination to adjust the exposure 23 CONTROLS IN DETAIL continued Exposure measurement in special cases 5 8 The exposure meter of the Nikon FM2 adopts the center weighted exposure measurement system in which approxi mately 60 of the total amount of light is measured by the 12mm diameter circle at the center of the focusing screen When the background of the main subject is too bright and the main subject is not centered within the frame the result is underexposure see Fig 1 When the background is too dark and the main subject is too bright with the same framing as above the result is overexposure To compensate
4. next frame and ready the camera for the next shot Do not apply excessive pres sure in winding the lever You cannot wind the lever when the film is at an end you should then rewind the film 21 Press the film rewind button 4 After the last exposure has been made turn the camera upside down and press the film rewind button so that the ex posed film can be rewound back into its cartridge You don t have to depress the button all the way 22 Rewind the film Lift the film rewind crank and turn it in the direction of the arrow At the end of film rewind you will feel a slight resistance Continue winding one or two more turns until the crank feels lighter this will indicate that the film leader is now fully rewound into the cartridge 2 Remove the film cartridge Push the camera back lock lever in the direction of the arrow as you lift the film rewind crank to open the camera back Take out the film cartridge Avoid unload ing film in direct sunlight ASA ISO 25 ooh g N 4 V 2 4 Put the film advance lever back into place Close the camera back and push the film advance lever into place When you re not using the camera you should set the film advance lever to this position which locks the shutter release button and keeps the exposure indicator lamps in side the viewfinder switched off even if the shutter release button is accidentally pressed Note Even if the exposure indicator lamp is
5. ACCESSORIES Interchangeable focusing screens Three different types of focusing screens are usable with the Nikon FM2 The Type K2 screen comes with the camera as a standard accessory Two optional focusing screens Type B2 matte Fresnel with focusing spot and Type E2 matte Fresnel with focusing spot and etched grid lines are also available for the FM2 to match your particular requirements 36 To change focusing screens follow this procedure Remove the lens from the camera body 2 Slip the small tip of the special tweezers that come with the optional screens under the focusing screen release latch at the top front of the mirror box casting and pull outward to Spring open the holder 3 Take the screen out by grasping the small tab with the tweez ers 4 Carefully position another screen in place with the flat side facing down and the side with the tab facing up 5 Then push the front edge of the holder upward with the tweez ers until it clicks into position Note To avoid getting smudges or fingerprints on the screen s optical surface do not handle the screen with your fingers EUM Focusing Screen Selector Guide Name style Features Suitable for general photography Has microprism collar around the central split image rangefinder spot With PC Nikkor or lenses having a maximum aperature slower than f 4 5 the split image rangefinder or micro prism collar is dim In this case focus on the
6. Black amp white Detp ERR ERIS than the figure indicated by the exposure meter Ri R6 8G se ojo Notes 1 For lens protection the NC filter is recommended 2 When shooting a backlit subject or if there s a bright light source in the frame a ghost image is likely to result from the use of a filter In this case ath black amp whi and color Color you should take the picture without a filter Lens hoods Recommended to prevent extraneous light from striking the lens Nikon s lens hoods come in four styles screw in slip on snap on and collapsible rubber Every lens should be fitted with the lens hood specially designed for it Note however that some lens hoods can be used in common by several lenses 43 ACCESSORIES continued Camera cases Semi soft cases such as the CF 27 CF 28 and CF 29 are available The CF 27 case accommodates the FM2 mounted with a lens smaller than 50mm f 1 4 The CF 28 is for the camera mounted with any lens from 50mm f 1 2 to 105mm f 2 5 When a motor drive is attached to the FM2 use the CF 29 case The soft type CS 16 case is also available Neckstraps Available are the leather neckstrap AN 1 black webbed nylon neckstraps AN 4Y yellow and AN 4B black and wider webbed nylon neckstraps AN 6Y yellow and AN 6W brown Compartment cases A wide selection of six types t
7. locked and will not operate To release the button from its locked position pull out the film advance lever to the standoff position Slight pressure on the shutter release button will then switch on both the ex posure meter and the LED exposure information display inside the viewfinder The meter and the display remain on for approx 30 sec after the finger is removed from the button after which they are automatically switched off to conserve battery power Pressing the shutter release button all the way down releases the shutter When you depress the button touch the finger guard with the tip of your index finger and depress it lightly with smooth even pressure This makes shutter release oper ation smooth and stable With a shutter speed of 1 30 sec or slower it is advisable to attach the camera to a tripod and use a cable release to release the shutter this will prevent camera shake which results in blurred photographs The cable con nector can be screwed into the hole at the center of the shutter release button If the tripod has a large head contact between the lens barrel and the head may make it impossible to turn the lens aperture ring In this case use the special tripod adapter supplied with the camera between the tripod head and the camera body ASAIISO film speed dial The ASA ISO scale on the dial has numbered settings for speeds from ASA ISO 12 to 6400 The dots between each pair of ASA ISO numbers stand for i
8. multiple exposure observe the following 1 Take the first shot Press the shutter release button 2 Pull the multiple exposure lever in the direction of the arrow shown in the photo as you wind the film advance lever fully The frame counter will not advance only the shutter is ready to be released again Although the finger pulling the multiple exposure lever will automatically slip off the lever as the film advance lever is wound multiple exposure operation will have been performed correctly 3 After winding the film advance lever fully take the second shot To take three exposures or more on the same frame repeat the procedures described in 2 and 3 Note In multiple exposure photography the FM2 is designed to reduce film dislocation to the minimum But it may occur due to film curling film Slack or inappropriate film winding CONTROLS IN DETAIL continued rome FILM FOR COLOR SLIDES d 35 36 Memo holder To remind yourself of the film type and number of exposures on the roll of film in use clip off the end of the film package and insert it into the memo holder Of course you can use the memo holder to store anything including your name card 32 Infrared compensation index i When you shoot infrared film note that the plane of sharpest focus is slightly farther away than that in visible light photo graphy As a rule of thumb you can compensate for this shift in focus by referring to the in
9. particular picture taking situation is 1 500 at f 11 then 1 250 at f 16 or 1 1000 at f 8 will give the same exposure It is very convenient to know this interrelation when considering depth of field The following table illustrates the interrelation between shutter speed and aperture Mer A 1 4000 1 2000 1 1000 1 500 1 250 Aperture f number Exposure display The LED exposure indicator lamps can be seen on the right side of the viewfield frame within the viewfinder The shutter speed number and f number in use are also visible The LED exposure display indicates exposure five ways as shown in the table below in accordance with the conditions of each exposure As correct exposure is approached the LED exposure display inside the viewfinder is liable to change rapidly and easily within the very narrow range so it is important to turn the lens aper ture ring and shutter speed dial carefully Although intermediate shutter speeds cannot be used intermediate lens apertures can just turn the aperture ring for fine adjustment Note When the shutter speed dial is set at B bulb the LED exposure display inside the viewfinder is turned off 21 CONTROLS IN DETAIL continued Metering range of exposure meter When there is a proper combination of lens aperture and shutter Speed o lights up indicating correct exposure This sign will not light up when the aperture and shutter speed combination is not suita
10. surrounding matte area Split image range finder microprism system Works well for general photography close up photography and duplication Type K2 Type K work Especially useful for people clear matte screen screen who prefer to focus on the matte Matte system focusing spot at the center of the Screen or when it is inconvenient to Caution Type K2 B2 E2 focusing screens have a notched tab If you use use the split image rangefinder for he Tj B E screen you must make exposure compensation focusing as is the case with telephoto the Type K E Lye us p pe y lenses a Extremely useful in pictorial compo O aeriana and Bw hc of pe matte id vertical line with etched horizontal and vertica NS 4 etched system lines Also useful with PC Nikkor NS E2 EZ lenses 37 ACCESSORIES continued Close up equipment Note Non Al extension rings such as the PK 1 2 3 PN 1 etc cannot be attached to the FM2 The following are some of the accessories you can use for close up photography 1 Close Up Lenses No 0 No 1 No 2 No 3T No 4T No 5T No 6T Since these lenses are attached to the front of the lens in use metering can still be done at full aperture 2 Auto Extension Rings PK 11A 12 and 13 3 Bellows Focusing Attachment PB 6 The Auto Extension Rings and the PB 6 are attached between the lens and camera body If one of the rings is used with an Al lens exposure determination is at full ape
11. the FM2 cannot be used with Nikkor lenses that have not yet been modified to offer the Al facility and with a few special purpose lenses because the FM2 s meter coupling ridge is fixed and the FM2 does not have a mirror lock up mechanism For particulars refer to the table below Lens Reason Remarks Fisheye Nikkor 6mm f 5 6 Requires mirror lock up Not usable Fisheye Nikkor 10mm f 5 6 OP Requires mirror lock up Not usable PC Nikkor 28mm f 4 Serial No 180901 and higher usable PC Nikkor 35mm f 2 8 Serial Nos 851001 to 906200 not usable Serial No lower than 142361 and higher than 143000 usable Reflex Nikkor 1000mm f 11 Reflex Nikkor 2000mm f 11 Hits camera s meter Serial No 200311 and higher usable Zoom Nikkor 200 600mm f 9 5 coupler lever Serial No 300491 and higher usable Zoom Nikkor ED 180 600mm f 8 Serial No 174167 and higher usable Zoom Nikkor ED 360 1200mm f 11 Serial No 174088 and higher usable Focusing Unit AU 1 Not usable Other Nikkor lenses that have not been modified to offer the Al facility Not usable TRITUM reprod Pi opti leso PI LT TN
12. the other eye closed or open 11 BASIC OPERATION continued 4 7 Set the correct exposure First position your main subject at the center i e the Important Intermediate settings of lens aperture but not of shutter 12mm diameter circle of the field of view inside the viewfinder speed are usable Note The meter reads the light over the entire focusing screen but has Then turn the shutter speed dial 6 and or lens aperture ring Ld q a distinct bias on the central 12mm diameter area until the LED lamp for the symbol for correct exposure o lights up 12 2010 TS 4 3b co 63 2641 40 18 Focus on the subject Out of focus In focus by rotating the lens focusing ring 4 The FM2 is provided with the Type K2 fo cusing screen as standard Look through the viewfinder while turning the focusing ring until the two halves of the split image rangefinder coincide perfectly to form a single unbroken image and the image in the microprism grid appears sharp Cor rect focus will then be secured 13 19 Depress the shutter release button Look through the viewfinder and depress the shutter release button In depressing the shutter release button apply light but steady pressure with the ball of your index finger to avoid camera shake that might result in image blur 14 ASIC OPERATION continued 20 Advance the film Wind the film advance lever as far as it will go to transport the film to the
13. 6 44 Interchangeable focusing screens 36 37 Glosasupiequipment erue eremitae orate 38 MOO DEVO MO Pac a s eios re rye chr reor ra 39 nikon speedlights i 2o veo re rur VE On dera 40 Pata RACK ME HIG ovio oca aia ao 41 Anti Cold Battery Pack DB 2 42 Right Angle Viewing Attachment DR 3 42 Eyepiece Magnifier DG 2 0 ooooomomoo o 42 RUDDO r OV OLUD Eire ez rq rur eso v iva maa clave ad 6 e ara gn 42 Eyepiece correction lenses 42 CADIGIRGEIGASO ARO sic vie ra in rm ae t sa vines aire 42 E PEE ETE veste ESO a ere 43 MA O 43 OaITIGIa GASES on ra aa 44 AA RA 44 COMPDAriMentiCASeS 2 ovio lea Seto 44 TIPS ON BATTERY USE 45 TIPS ON CAMERA CARE 46 47 SPECIFICATIONS 48 49 IMPORTANT 33 cscs sas ae consid dh rere PU rre END 50 FOREWORD Thank you for your purchase of the Nikon FM2 and welcome to Nikon s world of photography The Nikon FM2 offers many special features including top shutter speed of 1 4000 sec and flash synchronization speeds as fast as 1 250 sec The FM also incorporates a TTL full aperture metering system and high precision mechanically controlled shutter curtains These features enable full manual operation and mechanical control the FM2 works without batteries at all speeds for a wide range of purposes Whenever you are at home or
14. Nikon Je MES INSTRUCTION MANUAL NOMENCLATURE O Shutter speed ASA ISO film speed ring ADR window 7 Shutter release button ee ee Meter coupling lever 8 Shutter release fingerguard Sync cord terminal 9 Lens mounting index 2 amp Depth of field preview lever Focusing screen release latch Self timer lever Lens release button 22 D Lens mounting flange Reflex mirror 23 Film advance lever Film sprockets 29 Ready light _Serial number 65 0 Viewfinder eyepiece Film takeup spool 26 1 Rewind fork Shutter curtains 3 Film cartridge chamber Film guide pin Film guide rails Film anti curl roller 2 Data back contacts 2 Locking catch 29 Depth of field indicators Lens mounting ring 60 Aperture Focusing index 8 Infrared compensation index 2 Meter coupling shoe 63 Meter coupling ridge Hot shoe contact 85 Ready light contact 6 Accessory shoe Camera back lock lever 88 Film rewind knob Film rewind crank Film plane indicator Motor drive shutter coupling Motor drive coupling 43 Film rewind button Memo holder Distance scale 45 Focusing ring Aperture scale 4 Aperture ring ADR scale 49 Shutter speed index 60 Shutter speed dial 6 Multiple exposure lever 62 Frame counter 63 A
15. SA ISO film speed indicator 64 ASA ISO film speed dial 65 Tripod socket 66 Motor drive electrical contacts 67 Battery chamber lid 68 MADE Ihi ARAN Film pressure plate 69 Camera back 60 3 CONTENTS NOMENCLATURE nnn 2 3 FOREWOBD recreo creo temen E AA 5 BASIC OPERATION eese 6 15 CONTROLS IN DETAIL 16 35 FOTONA ROO NOVO 3 occasion vals dnce er 16 Frame COUMO osos de erica e e n e NACE Y INL ae 16 Shutter felease DUTTON i oionn aaua s 17 ASAIISO film speed dial 18 Shutter speed dial exposure determination 18 25 Setting the shutter speed 18 19 SA aDantulB ea snm oi rta rn London eR 20 Exposure determination 21 Exposure display cmo 21 Metering range of exposure meter 22 Stop down exposure measurement 23 Exposure measurement in special cases 24 Duplication work and photomicrography 25 Viewfinder viewing amp focusing 26 27 Depth of field preview lever 28 30 A ust ro CR xat US Or nc 30 Multiple exposure lever 0 31 MEMO DORER ori 55 05 aio an glee nate ERE 32 Infrared compensation index 32 FiasIY photography ove cepe ne eR 33 35 Ready slght s rores ed xS dcus vss 34 35 ACCESSORIES essere resa Rede ace 3
16. ay damage the camera s circuitry Any damage caused by such use is not covered by the Nikon Warranty Combination Chart of Nikon FM2 and Nikon Speedlights Camera s able flash Speedlight Connection ready light operates modes SB 21A Via AS 6 couple Yes Manual SB 21B Direct Yes Manual 58 24 58 25 58 26 58 28 Direct Yes Auto manual repeating SB 20 SB 22 SB 27 Direct Yes Auto manual SB 19 Direct Yes Auto SB 17 Via AS 6 coupler Yes Auto manual MD SB 16A Via AS 6 coupler Yes Auto manual MD SB 16B Direct Yes Auto manual MD Via SC 11 sync cord No Auto manual SB 11 SB 14 SB 140 Via SC 13 sensor cord Yes Auto manual Via SC 23 TTL remote cord Yes Manual SB 10 Direct Yes Auto manual Via SC 6 sync cord No Manual la AS ith SC SB 6 Niue WinSU 9 No Auto manual Ringlight Unit SR 2 Via sync cord provided No Manual Macro Ringlight Unit Via sync cord provided No Manual SM 2 Via 2 pin sync cord SC 20 Medical Nikkor provided at 120mm f 4 IF Via 3 pin sync cord SC 22 m provided Not available in EU countries With SB 140 usable only for visible light flash photography Flash output is determined by the lens ASA ISO ring setting The focusing ring is coupled to the diaphragm so as the lens is focused the aperture is simultaneously set to provide the correct exposure 35
17. ber the shorter the focal length of the lens the larger the depth of field and vice versa The depth of field at the taking aperture is indicated by the color coded lines having the same color as that of the aperture set and which correspond to the distance scale on the focusing ring The range is indicated by the distance between the lines Shown in the photo is an example of the difference in depth of field with a 50mm f 1 4 lens when using different aperture set tings at a set focusing distance of 2m Control of depth of field enables selective blurring of the background elements of a picture either to let the major subject stand out or for overall sharpness so that all elements in the entire picture field appear sharp This will give your picture its own character thus making it different from other pictures Getting the subject in focus is only one aspect of photography When you take pictures be sure to consider depth of field too Lens set at f 1 4 Lens set at f 16 Only major subject is in focus Most objects near to far are in focus 29 CONTROLS IN DETAIL continued Depth of field preview lever When a lens with an automatic diaphragm is used the image in the viewfinder is viewed with the aperture diaphragm of the lens wide open However pressing the depth of field preview lever will cause the lens to be stopped down to the f number set to enable you to examine depth of field before shooting The image in t
18. ble for correct exposure Also if the combination of aper ture and shutter speed is improper for the brightness of the subject the exposure meter will not give an indication for cor rect exposure even if you vary the neighboring settings within a very narrow range You should try altogether different com binations of aperture and shutter speed If you still fail to obtain an indication for correct exposure then subject brightness is 22 probably beyond the metering range of the exposure meter It is necessary to illuminate the subject or to use an ND neutral density filter to adjust brightness Note that in full aperture measurement the range of brightness that can be measured by the meter varies with the maximum f number of the lens in use as follows With a 50mm f 1 4 lens 1 sec at f 1 4 and 1 4000 sec at f 8 and ASA ISO 100 film the EV range is from EV 1 to EV 18 With a 135mm f 2 8 lens 1 sec at f 2 8 and 1 4000 sec at f 16 and ASA ISO 100 film the EV range is from EV3 to EV20 Stop down exposure measurement This exposure measurement method is used when the dia phragm on the lens does not link with the meter coupling lever on the camera body such as when a non Al lens or an exten Sion ring is mounted on the camera The procedure is as follows 1 Set the ASA ISO number 2 Compose your picture and secure subject focus 3 Press the shutter release button lightly to turn the meter on 4 Perform exposure measurement
19. der Note that the picture comes out trimmed down in the case of mounted slides or service size prints from negatives With AF Nikkor lenses Set the lens A M ring or A M switch to M Split image focusing Microprism grid focusing Matte outer field focusing Out of focus In focus 27 CONTROLS IN DETAIL continued Depth of field preview lever What depth of field is When you focus on your subject at a certain aperture you will find that not only is the subject itself in focus but objects in a certain distance range both in front of and behind it appear sharp Objects increasingly out of this range become in creasingly out of focus This in focus zone is known as depth of field When this zone of sharpness is large the depth of field is said to be deep when it is small the depth of field is said to be shallow The following can be said of depth of field given the same focusing distance 1 The smaller the taking aperture i e the higher the f stop number the deeper the depth of field and the larger the aperture the shallower the depth of field 2 The farther away the subject is from the lens the deeper the depth of field becomes the closer to the lens the shallower the depth of field 3 There s greater depth of field behind the main subject than in front of it 28 Note too that in the case of lenses with different focal lengths but of the same maximum f num
20. der display Focusing screen Mirror 48 35mm single lens reflex SLR focal plane shutter camera Any cartridge type 35mm film 24mmx 36mm Nikon F bayonet mount Vertical travel metal focal plane shutter 1 sec 1 4000 sec B bulb 14 fixed settings in all Set cancel type provided approx 10 sec shutter release delay Eye level type with 93 frame coverage Shutter speed f number and LED exposure display for overexposure correct exposure o and under exposure Split image microprism type Type K2 provided as standard matte type B and matte with horizontal and vertical line etchings E optionally available Quick return type Film advance Automatic film advance Multiple exposure lever Frame counter Film rewind Flash synchronization Ready light Exposure meter Lever provided 30 standoff angle and 135 winding angle Possible with optional Motor Drive MD 12 Provided disengages frame counter for correct count Additive type S 0 36 auto matically resets to S when camera back is opened By crank provided after film rewind button is pressed Built in hot shoe for mounting flash unit sync cord terminal also provided 1 250 sec sync Provided inside the viewfinder TTL center weighted full aperture exposure measuring system using a pair of SPD s silicon photodiodes as photoelectric element measures from EV 1 to EV 18 at ASA ISO 100 and with 50mm f 1 4 lens i e
21. far afield you ll always be ready for great shooting To obtain the best results with your FM2 be sure to keep this instruction manual handy until you ve fully mastered its operation just a few minutes to ensure many years of rewarding photography BASIC OPERATION 4 Remove the battery chamber lid 5 Use a coin to unscrew the lid in a counter clockwise direction 2 Install the battery Wipe the battery terminals clean and insert the batteries making sure that the signs are up Usable batteries are e 3V lithium battery 1 unit 1 55V silver oxide batteries 3 1V 2 units 1 5V alkaline manganese batteries 3V 2 units Caution Keep batteries away from infants and small children In case a battery is accidentally swallowed call a doctor immediately as the material inside the batteries can cause serious problems 3 Put the battery chamber lid back in its place Slip the battery clip back into the camera body baseplate and screw it clockwise tightly into place Note For more information on batteries refer to page 45 4 Pull out the film advance lever to unlock the shutter release button 2 The film advance lever doubles as a shutter release button lock You can un lock the shutter release button by simply pulling out the film advance lever slightly from the flush to the standoff position 5 Press the shutter release button lightly to switch the exposure meter on The s
22. frared compensation index in the form of either a dot or a line near the focusing index on the lens barrel Some lenses including the Reflex Nikkor do not need compensation After focusing the image sharply through the viewfinder check the focused distance and turn the focusing ring to the left until the red infrared compensation index lines up with the prefocused distance Be sure to shoot with appropriate filter such as the R60 etc In this photo the subject to camera distance is set at oo Flash photography A Nikon electronic flash unit will prove very convenient for indoor or nighttime shooting or for use in the daytime as sup plementary lighting The FM2 s built in hot shoe contact 4 enables direct mounting of the Nikon SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 SB 22 SB 20 SB 19 or SB 16B Speedlight requiring no special connecting cords When shooting with a flash unit you should determine the aperture setting that corresponds to the shooting distance after checking the guide number of the electronic flash unit or flashbulb in use Also if the speedlight requires the use of a connecting cord insert the cord into the camera body s sync cord terminal 49 Since the FM2 s hot shoe contact becomes active only when an electronic flash unit is mounted touching it accidentally is harmless The use of flash units not provided with a hot shoe contact is not recommended because accidental firing is likely to occur due to short circuitin
23. g at the contact When using such flash units seal the hot shoe contact on the camera body with vinyl tape or something appropriate to insulate it The FM2 provided only with an X contact for synchronization synchronizes with the speedlight when the shutter speed set is 1 250 sec or slower Old type flash units with metallic leaf spring on mounting portion Synchronization Range Shutter speed sec ER Synchronized aaa Cannot be used Note When using a special electronic flash unit with provision for time lag an electronic flash unit with long flash duration the Medical Nikkor 120mm 1 4 IF or the Nikon Repeating Flash Unit SB 6 at 1 2 or full output adjust shutter speed down to 1 125 sec or slower With flashbulbs set shutter speed at 1 30 sec or slower Not available in EU countries Speedlight M FP and MF Flashbulbs 33 CONTROLS IN DETAIL continued t e 4 M US RA n a e ou C N 3 A UT ae 4 No uh i SAN UY Picture taken by balancing the flash exposure with daylight 34 i T ERU o AS E ad a Ready light When the SB 28 SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 SB 22 SB 20 SB 19 or SB 16B is attached to the FM2 the built in LED ready light tells you when the speedlight is recycled and ready to fire or when the shutter speed is set outside sync range without your having to remove your eye from the viewfinder Before you shoot make sure the ready lig
24. he viewfinder darkens according to the selected f number the smaller the aperture ie the larger the f number the darker the image Components of the picture that appear in focus when the lever is pressed will be in the zone of sharp focus Note Be sure to press the depth of field preview lever fully Also release the lever when you depress the shutter release button 30 Self timer lever 0 This device is useful in self portraits or when taking a picture of yourself with other people Set the self timer by turning the lever as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow shown in the photo This can be done either before or after the film is ad vanced After the self timer has been set press the shutter release button Reflex mirror amp will go up and the self timer will start to operate the shutter is released after a delay of approx 10 sec If you want to cancel self timer operation after the lever has been set move it back to its original position with your finger You can then take the picture the standard way as before However turning the self timer lever when it is already in operation will result in the shutter s being released the moment the lever is back in its original position Except for B bulb the self timer can be used at any shutter speed Multiple exposure lever Taking a picture of different subjects or two or more of the same subject on the same frame means multiple exposure To make a
25. ht is on The moment the shutter is released the speedlight will fire and the ready light will go out If the shutter speed is set between 1 500 sec and 1 4000 sec the ready light will blink when the speedlight is fully charged to warn you that the shutter speed is outside sync range For ready light availability with speedlights other than the SB 28 SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 SB 22 SB 20 SB 19 and SB 16B refer to page 35 Ready Light Status Per Shutter Speed Dial Setting Shutter speed dial setting 1 4000 sec 1 500 sec 1 250 sec 1 sec Speedlight charging complete Blinks Lights up continuously Lights up continuously Speedlight charging incomplete Off Off Off Notes 1 No matter how the shutter speed dial is set the speedlight will fire when the ready light is on the moment the shutter release button is depressed 2 The ready light will function regardless of whether the camera s ex posure meter is on or off 3 When the camera s exposure meter is on the LED exposure display inside the viewfinder shows the exposure condition of the moment regardless of whether or not the flash fires If the shutter speed is set at B the LED exposure display will not be activated Caution For flash photography it is recommended that you use a Nikon dedicated electronic flash unit which operates at a low voltage current Use of any other flash which operates at high voltages m
26. hutter release button activates the exposure meter when lightly pressed The meter itself stays on for approx 30 sec after you have taken your finger off the button a Check battery power Switch the exposure meter on while looking through the viewfinder If one or two of the red LED exposure indicator lamps inside lights up this would mean normal condition Note When the shutter speed dial 6 is on B bulb none of the exposure indicator lamps will light up Be sure to set the dial at another posi tion If none of the exposure indicator lamps light up either the battery is improperly in stalled in which case you should install it properly or battery power is not sufficient in which case you should change the battery 7 Mount the lens onto the camera Place the lens onto the camera lining up the aperture focusing index on the lens with the lens mounting index on the camera body Then twist the lens mounting ring counterclockwise until it clicks into place Confirm that the aperture focusing index is right on top To remove Push the lens release button 2 and turn the lens mounting ring clockwise until the lens comes off Note When changing lenses with film loaded in the camera be careful not to expose the mirror box to direct sunlight 8 Open the camera back 6 Push the camera back lock lever counterclockwise with your index finger while lifting the film rewind knob The camera back will p
27. jw 1 sec at f 1 4 to 1 4000 sec at f 8 Film sensitivity range Power source Exposure meter switch Battery power check Camera back Dimensions W x H x D camera body only Weight camera body only ASA ISO 127 6400 Choice of one 3V lithium battery two 1 55V silver oxide batteries or two 1 5V alkaline manganese batteries Light pressure on shutter release button switches meter on meter stays on for approx 30 sec after finger leaves button then auto matically switches off LED exposure display inside view finder lights up when the exposure meter is switched on if there is sufficient power i e the shutter speed dial should be set anywhere except B Pops open when the film rewind knob as the camera back lock is pushed detachable memo holder provided Approx 142 5mm x 90mm x 60mm or 5 6 x 3 5 x 2 4 in Approx 540g or 19 oz Specifications are subject to change without notice 49 IMPORTANT The Nikon FM2 is an Al type Automatic Maximum Aperture Indexing camera which performs full aperture metering with Al type lenses The aperture rings of these lenses are fitted with meter coupling ridges see illustration Almost all lenses now manufactured by Nikon are the Al type However please confirm whether or not your lens is Al before using it with the FM2 Although almost all Nikkor lenses that have the Nikon F bayonet mount as well as the Nikon Series E lenses can be mounted on the FM2
28. ke blank exposures until the frame counter 5 reaches frame 1 Press the shutter release button and wind the film advance lever until the frame counter reaches frame 1 As you wind the lever confirm that the film rewind knob rotates counterclockwise This indicates the film has been loaded and is being advanced correctly If the knob fails to rotate reload the film cartridge 1 5 Set the ASA ISO film speed Lift the ASA ISO film speed ring and rotate it in either direction until the red ASA ISO film speed indicator is oppo site the ASA ISO film speed indication in use Unless the film speed is set correctly you cannot obtain correct exposure For film speeds not indicated in the ASA ISO film speed dial 65 refer to page 18 16 Hold the camera and point it at the subject Basic holding posture Use your left hand to cradle the camera with your fingers wrapped around the lens and the elbow propped against your body for support as you look through the viewfinder Use your right hand s index finger to depress the shutter release button and your thumb to wind the film advance lever Wrap the other fingers of your right hand around the camera body You can adapt this basic posture to both horizontal and ver tical format shooting To hold the camera steady it is advisable to lean on or against something strong and stable e g a wall Also you can look through the viewfinder with the right or left eye with
29. lit it will automatically be switched off in approx 30 sec and the exposure measuring circuit will simultaneously be cut off CONTROLS IN DETAIL Film advance lever The film advance lever also functions as a lock for the shutter release button The shutter release button is unlocked when the lever is pulled out to the standoff position To advance the film wind the lever to the right all the way until it stops It auto matically returns to the standoff position the moment you take your thumb off it A single completed stroke of the lever ad vances the film by a single frame and simultaneously cocks the shutter Frame counter 5 The additive type frame counter is graduated from S 12 4 up to 36 in even numbers with odd numbers indicated by white dots in between the even numbers Even if there s no film in the camera the frame counter is operative advancing by a single frame every time the film advance lever is fully wound After frame 36 of a 36 exposure roll of film the counter will not oper ate even if you repeatedly press the shutter release button and wind the film advance lever film will be advanced however until the actual end of the film roll The counter is automatically reset to S when the camera back is opened Shutter release button 2 The shutter release button also serves to activate the FM2 s built in exposure meter When the film advance lever is in the flush position the shutter release button is
30. n the FM2 accepts the slim lightweight Data Back MF 16 This back attaches in place of the FM2 s regular camera back with no sync cord required Three imprinting modes are provided year month day day hour minute or picture counting up to 2000 each mode is displayed on the data back in clear LCD numerals and printed by LED s on the photo in unobtrusive red numerals Serving as a handy clock a quartz timer with alarm is incorporated Note The Nikon FM2 also accepts Data Back MF 12 In this case use the cord provided with the data back to connect the socket contact of the MF 12 to the sync terminal of the camera Nikon wr MF 16 41 ACCESSORIES continued Anti Cold Battery Pack DB 2 In cold weather use the Anti Cold Battery Pack DB 2 which accepts two AA type batteries as an alternative power supply to the batteries inside the camera body Simply connect the DB 2 to the camera body then slip the assembly inside your pocket or coat to keep it warm This assures that the camera s metering system will function even in very cold temperatures Right Angle Viewing Attachment DR 3 Screws onto the viewfinder eyepiece 0 to provide a viewfinder image at a 90 angle to the camera s optical axis Very helpful for closeup photography duplication work and photomicrography Eyepiece Magnifier DG 2 Attached to the viewfinder eyepiece this accessory enlarges the image at the center of the viewfinder to assure ever preci
31. ngle frame shooting continuous firing at the maximum rate of 3 2 frames per second is possible i e when the shutter speed set is between 1 125 and 1 4000 sec The motor drive unit proves very convenient when shooting fast moving subjects since the photographer does not have to wind film manually or take his eye off the viewfinder The MD 12 can be mounted onto the FM2 by simply inserting and tightening its built in screw into the tripod socket 65 at the base of the camera body Note that lightly pressing the MD 12 s trigger activates the FM2 s exposure meter Lx 888885858858585858585858585858585858585858585853585858258588 ae Of La 39 ACCESSORIES continued Nikon Speedlights Nikon speedlights are convenient for shooting in dim light or taking backlit portraits as well as for synchro sunlight shooting Various models are available from speedlights for beginners to those for professionals The Nikon SB 28 SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 SB 22 SB 20 SB 19 or SB 16B Speedlight can be directly mounted onto the FM2 s built in hot shoe These speedlights also activate the camera s LED ready light inside the viewfinder which lights up when the flash unit is fully recycled and ready to fire and blinks when the shutter speed set is outside the synchronization range all without having to remove your eye from the viewfinder see page 34 40 Data Back MF 16 To keep track of when photos were take
32. ntermediate settings such as 64 80 etc The illustration above gives the speeds for all inter mediate settings ASA ISO 100 and 400 are indicated in red as they are used quite often ASA ISO is a numerical rating of the film s sensitivity to a given amount of light The higher the number the greater the sensi tivity and vice versa The ASA ISO of your film is indicated on the cartridge itself It is also printed on the film carton and on the data sheet packed inside 18 CONTROLS IN DETAIL continued 9c ASMISI 125 A 20 f Shutter speed dial exposure determination Setting the shutter speed To set the shutter speed turn the shutter speed dial to the right or left until the desired shutter speed number click stops and is aligned with the shutter speed index amp The dial has indications for B bulb and for shutter speeds from 1 to 1 4000 sec The 250 engraved in red indicates the fastest sync speed for an electronic flash unit On B the shutter curtains 2 remain open for as long as the shutter release button is kept depressed 1 is for indicat ing one second 2 for 1 2 sec 60 for 1 60 sec and so on One of the two adjoining numbers excluding B is two times or 1 2 as much as the exposure amount of the other number Note that shutter speeds between printed numbers i e intermediate speeds cannot be used Since you can always confirm the shutter speed number inside the viewfinder you don t have to
33. o choose from ranging from a compact type to a large type which can accommodate large or bulky camera equipment FB 8 FB 11A FB 14 FB 15 FB 16 and FB 17 44 TIPS ON BATTERY USE Keep batteries away from infants and small children In case a battery is accidentally swallowed call a doctor immediately as the material inside the batteries can cause serious problems Battery power falls off in extremely cold temperatures and this may cause the camera s photometeric circuit to mal function In this situation use new batteries and protect the camera body from the cold Note that battery power will be recovered as soon as the temperature becomes normal Should the battery be left in the battery chamber for a long period insufficient contact may occur due to battery leakage Thus it is good practice to periodically clean the battery and the contact section in the battery chamber with a soft cloth If the battery chamber is stained with a leaking battery remove the battery at once and clean the chamber f you re using a pair of batteries change them at the same time never mix new and old batteries When not using the camera for a long period take bat teries out and store them in a cool dry place Never disassemble batteries or discard them in fire When using a pair of batteries make sure they are of the same make Always check battery power before the shooting session because battery power can become e
34. op open Caution Never touch the shutter curtains 9 Install the film cartridge Position the film cartridge in the film cartridge chamber 43 with the film leader pointing towards the takeup spool and push the rewind knob back down to secure it in place Note You can use any of the 35mm film car tridges available on the market It is advisable to handle film in the shade to avoid direct ex posure to sunlight 10 Insert the film leader in the takeup spool Pull the leader across gently and insert it into one of the slots in the film takeup spool Slowly rotate the takeup spool inwards with your thumb making sure the latch in the slot engages the first or sec ond perforation along the side of the film leader 4 4 Wind the film advance lever to advance film onto the takeup spool Wind the film advance lever and depress the shutter release button until the film sprockets 2 engage the perforations on the edges of the film Make sure you wind the lever fully until it comes to a stop BASIC SENE m er Close the camera 1 2 back Close the camera back until it snaps shut making sure that the perforations are perfectly meshed with the sprockets and that the film is set between the film guide rails 10 13 Take up film slack Fold out the film rewind crank and rotate it in the direction of the arrow on the film rewind knob until it stops Then fold the crank back in 4 4 Ma
35. rture because the exposure meter is linked to the automatic diaphragm of the lens As for the PB 6 stop down exposure measurement is necessary because the exposure meter is not linked with the automatic diaphragm of the lens You can change magni fications continuously by extending the bellows Note too that it is possible to use a close up lens ring and the PB 6 all at the same time 4 Micro Nikkor 55mm f 2 8 Micro Nikkor 105mm f 2 8 Micro Nikkor 200mm f 4 AF Micro Nikkor 60mm f 2 8 D AF Micro Nikkor 105mm f 2 8 D and AF Micro Nikkor ED 200mm f 4 D IF lenses These specially designed lenses for close up pho tography offer continuous focusing from infinity down to 1 2 Micro Nikkor lenses or 1 1 lifesize AF Micro Nikkor lenses The closest focused distance of the lenses are 0 25m 0 82 ft 0 23m 0 75 ft 0 41m 1 34 ft 0 219m 0 719 ft 0 314m 1 03 ft and 0 5m 1 64 ft respectively Note that in close up photography the depth of field is generally shallow Thus you should stop down as much as possible in photographing a subject with very little depth Also it is advisable to use the Type K2 s matte outer Close Up Lenses field for focusing or to change focusing screens because it is no easy to focus with the split image or microprism ring 38 Motor Drive MD 12 The use of the MD 12 motor drive unit with the FM2 enables automatic film advance when the unit s trigger button is pressed In addition to si
36. s wet its inter nal precision parts may get rusty Take the camera right away to the nearest authorized Nikon dealer for a checkup which may require repair pay ment When not using the camera for a long time take out the bat teries and store the camera away from high temperature high humidity naphthaline or camphor Caution Please note that the use of a spray gun type blower to clean the lens may cause possible dam age to the glass especially when ED glass is used for the front lens element by suddenly lowering the temperature on the lens surface To avoid damage hold the blower upright keep its nozzle more than 30cm approx 12 inches away from the lens surface and move the LZ nozzle around so that the stream of Clean metallic parts with a Before using the camera it is a air is not concentrated in one spot blower type brush or with a dry good practice to check it thor Soft cloth oughly first If the camera malfunctions take it immediately to an authorized Nikon dealer or service center n a humid environment it is best to store the camera in a vinyl bag with a desiccant to keep away dust moisture and sait Note that storing leather cases in a vinyl bag may cause the leather to deteriorate so exer cise due care 47 SPECIFICATIONS Type of camera Usable film Picture format Lens mount Shutter Shutter speed settings Self timer Viewfinder Viewfin
37. se focusing in closeup photography duplication work and tele photography Rubber eyecup Attached to the finder eyepiece this eyecup excludes strong light and helps prevent eye fatigue Eyepiece correction lenses Accessory lenses that screw onto the viewfinder eyepiece to enable near and farsighted photographers to take pictures with out having to wear eyeglasses Nine models are available offering a choice of the following diopters 5 4 3 2 0 0 5 1 2 and 3 the diopters represent the combined dioptry of the viewfinder and lens and not the dioptry of the eyepiece correction lens only For best results choose the eye 42 piece correction lens most suitable for you only after actually trying out various models at the camera shop Cable Release AR 3 The screw type AR 3 makes for vibration free shutter release DR 3 SOSooo Eyepiece correction lenses DG 2 Rubber eyecup AR 3 Filters f stop compensation J he a Film Type Designation Filter factor Screw in attachment size mm Drop in Rear nterchang Slip in As is shown on the table Nikon filters are broadly divided into Mm c ERR enin 381521 501 62 78 77 8295 2160 Sete ayo the screw in drop in and bayonet type Because the FM2 amd color incorporates a TTL full aperture metering the filter factor can be ignored except in the case of the R60 For example when using the R60 in daylight set the aperture three f stops wider
38. see the shutter speed dial as you turn it Slow shutter speed CONTROLS IN DETAIL continued Setting the aperture The lens aperture determines the amount of light reaching the film plane Generally when you turn the aperture ring one graduation in the direction of the larger numbers the amount is reduced by 1 2 This is what stopping down by one graduation means On the other hand when the aperture ring is turned one graduation in the direction of smaller numbers the amount of light is doubled This is known as opening the aperture by 1 stop The lens aperture ring clicks at the position of the numbers engraved although intermediate lens apertures are usable con tinuously Lens aperture greatly affects depth of field see page 28 With the exception of a few special lenses Nikkor and Nikon Series E lenses enable full aperture light measurement even when the aperture ring is moved These lenses which are said to have an automatic diaphragm stop down to the set aperture only at the instant the shutter release button is depressed Exposure determination The amount of light reaching the film plane is determined by a combination of the shutter speed and the lens aperture A shutter speed of 1 500 sec lets in twice as much light as a set ting of 1 1000 sec and only half as much light as 1 250 sec An aperture setting of f 11 lets in twice as much light as f 16 half as much as f 8 Thus if the correct exposure for a
39. xhausted without warning It is a good idea to have spare batteries on hand during a protracted shooting assignment e In normal use a battery s lifespan is about one year The battery packed with this camera however is for test pur poses only so its lifespan may be shorter than usual TIPS ON CAMERA CARE Although the FM2 is a tough and durable camera bear in mind that is a precision opti cal instrument and that care less or rough handling may damage it Observe the fol lowing tips and the FM2 will always work as perfectly as the day you bought it Don t touch the reflex mirror or the focusing screen to prevent them from getting scratched Remove dust with a blower type brush Do not touch the shutter cur tains Clean glass surfaces such as the lens or the finder eyepiece with a blower type brush avoid using lens tissue as much as possible Gently wipe dirt smudges or fingerprints with soft cotton moistened with a small amount of absolute al cohol using a spiral motion from center to periphery Make Sure you leave no wiping traces Generally the camera does not need lubrication 46 f the camera body is exposed to rain or mist wipe moisture gently with a soft cloth and dry the camera After using the camera near salt water take care that you wipe it with a cloth moistened with pure water to remove possible traces of salt e f the inside of the camera body accidentally get
40. you achievelthe proper results Method of E Subject ren dear siren eio Required accessories Remarks Photographs and Compensation not pictures with necessary continuous gradation For high contrast subjects use of an 1896 Copy work Full aperture or Approx 1 to 2 Micro Nikkor or AF reflectance gray card in determining exposure Documents and stop down stops for black letters Micro Nikkor lens is recommended With the card no exposure drawings of high on white background Cable release compensation is required regardless of whether contrast approx 1 2 to 1 the background is black or white stop for white letters xh on black background ote boe a Approx 1 to 2 stops Micro Nikkor or AF P Unuous gradation 7 e Micro Nikkor lens ide pprox 1 1 2 to duplication Film of documents Stop down 2 1 2 stops for black yore ed When using Nikon Slide Copying Adapter PS 6 and drawings letters on white background duos Blows Coo set the flood lamp 30cm away from its opal plate photographed 0 to approx 1 2 stop for 2 white letters on black Ing Attachment PB 6 background Cable release Generally results come out better with more Photo exposure in photomicrography The compen micrography Prepared specimen Stop down Approx 1 stop Microflex PFX sation value on the left is only a guide determine the compensation value by test shooting more exposure less exposure
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