Nikon FA Film Camera FA User Manual download pdf (Page 16)

SELECTING THE SHOOTING MODE

The Nikon FA offers four shooting modes: three automatic

exposure modes, including P (programmed), S (shutter-priority),

and A (aperture-priority), in addition to M (manual) mode.

Moreover, the FA utilizes an automatic multi-pattern metering

system in all three automatic modes to ensure correct exposure

even in difficult lighting situations In this system, light is

individually measured from five separate areas of the focusing

screen and then analyzed by the camera's microcomputer,

giving you the automatically corrected exposure without the

need for manual exposure compensation In the manua mode,

regular centerweighted metering is always n operation Just

center the main subject in the viewfinder to get correct

exposure. Selection of centerweighted metering is also possible

in all automatic modes by depressing the metering control

button (refer to page 40 for more information). The metering

system in use also depends on which lens is mounted on the

camera (see page 18).

Each shooting mode has its own advantages as explained

below. Choose your desired mode and set the shooting mode

selector to the appropriate click-stop. Intermediate settings

cannot be used According to the shooting mode you select, you

must also set the shutter speed and/or aperture which will then

be displayed in the viewfinder.

P (Programmed)

The optimum combination of shutter speed and aperture is

automatically set by the FA's microcomputer, depending upon

scene brightness, film speed, and lens focal length in use For

short lenses (less than 135mm), the FA uses a normal program

to ensure correct exposure. But with telephotos of 135mm or

longer, the camera automatically switches to a special

highspeed program to reduce the possibility of camera shake

caused by slow shutter speeds The P mode not only greatly

simplifies operation but also lets you concentrate on picture

composition, making it desirable for fast-breaking action when

there isn't time to think.

S (Shutter Priority)

You set the shutter speed manually and the FA's

microcomputer automatically selects the matching aperture.

This mode is good for stopping fast action and required when

motion is an important factor in your pictures, such as in sports

photography

A (Aperture-Priority)

Select the lens aperture first; then the FA’s microcomputer

selects the matching shutter speed for you. This mode is

recommended when the rendition of depth must be controlled

exactly. For instance, you may want to blur out the background

in portraiture or make everything come out sharp in scenic

photography.

M (Manual)

You set both the shutter speed and aperture manually

according to the desired effect. Necessary exposure information

is shown in the viewfinder With this mode, it's possible to create

intentional over- or underexposed photos It's also good under

specie shooting situations. Time exposures at the B setting or

mechanical release at M250 are performed n the manual mode.

Flash photography with flash units other than Nikon dedicated

flash units should also be performed in this mode.

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