Nikon fe User Manual

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Setting the Film SpeedAs film sensitivity to light (called “film speed”) varies with film type, adjustment of the camera’s metering cir

OPERATION OF CAMERA CONTROLSSetting the Shutter SpeedThe Nikon FE is set for automatic or manual shutter speed selection via the shutter-

the batteries are exhausted or none are loaded in the camera. The ‘‘M90” setting also serves as a known shutter speed when shootin

OPERATION OF CAMERA CONTROLS-continuedFilm-Advance LeverThe film-advance lever simultaneously advances the film, cocks the shutter and opera

Self-TimerThe built-in self-timer can be used to trip the shutter after a delay of approximately 8—14 seconds. To take a picture us

OPERATION OF CAMERA CONTROLS-continuedMemory LockThe convenient location of the self-timer lever, making for ready finger access, proves advant

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HOLDING THE CAMERACamera shake is one of the most common causes of blurred, unsharp pictures, especially at slow shutter speeds. To prevent

SHUTTER RELEASE OPERATIONCorrect shutter release operation is just as important to obtaining sharp pictures as holding the camera prope

FOCUSINGWhen the FE is used with a Nikkor lens fitted with an automatic diaphragm, focusing is done at fulf aperture. This makes f

NOMENCLATUREShutter-speed dial lockShutter release buttonShutter release fingerguardNeckstrap eyeletReflex mirrorLens mounting flangeLens aperture dir

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FOCUSING—continuedInfrared PhotographyThe plane of sharpest focus for infrared light is slightly further away than Its counterpart for

DEPTH OF FIELDWhen you focus on your subject, you will find that not only is the subject itself in focus but that objects both in

1Depth-of-Field IndicatorsVirtually every Nikkor lens comes with three scales which can be used for determining the depth of field. Th

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EXPOSURE MEASUREMENTThe exposure meter of the Nikon FE is center-weighted. The meter reads the light over the entire focusing screen but favo

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When the shutter-speed dial is set to other than the “AUTO"’ setting, manual shutter speed selection is provided, with exposure

Expo'ilire Con f'olThe amount of light reaching the film plane is determined by a combination of the lens aperture and th

EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT—continuedMetering RangeIf the black meter needle fails to leave the “A" or “M/B” positions during auto (or fa

Distance scaleFocusing ringAperture ringMeter coupling ridgeExposure compensation indexExposure compensation scaleFilm rewind crankFilm rewind knobSaf

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STOP-DOWN EXPOSURE MEA<iUREMENlThe vast selection of lenses available for use with your Nikon FE includes some which are fitted nei

For automatic diaphragm lenses with no coupling ridgeAUTO: Hold in the depth-of-field preview lever to stop- down the lens diaphragm.

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTSSome exposure correction may be necessary when certain types of films are used for copying or photom

EV RANGE OF THE CAMERAhe camera’s meter may be used only within the shutter speed range covered by the exposure value (EV) range of the

EV RANGE OF THE CAMERA—continuedHow to read the EV chartFull-aperture meteringExample: Lens maximum aperture: f/1.4ASA film speed: 100 Working apertu

EV ChartSection BSection A Working ApertureSection DASA3200[4000)1600800400 200(160)100(BO)50(64)25 126 5-432 10-1-2765 43210-187 6 5 432 1098#76 5 4

MULTIPLE EXPOSURESIntentional multiple exposure (two or more exposures on the same frame) for creative effects are easy with the FE. First, ma

FLASH SYNCHRONIZATIONThe Nikon FE is designed to synchronize with electronic flash units at all shutter speeds up to and Including 1 /125 seco

FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION-continuedReady-lightA ready-light is built into the eyepiece of the FE for use with the Nikon Speedlight Unit SB

CONTENTSForeword 5Preparation for use...6Installing the batteries...

TIPS ON CAMERA CARETough and durable though your Nikon FE is, it is a precisionoptical instrument, and careless or rough handling can causeirreparable

MOUNTING AND REMOVING LENSESTo mount a lens fitted with a meter coupling ridge, first make sure that the camera’s meter coupling leve

CHANGING FOCUSING SCREENSThree different types of focusing screens are available for the Nikon FE camera, each designed to meet specific focusi

CHANGING FOCUSING SCREENS—continuedFocusing Screen Selector Guide DescriptionTYPE K: Matte/Fresnel with horizontal rangefinder and microprism.Matte/Fr

Lens/Screen Compatibility ChartLens/screen selectionLens ---------------------------------------------ScreenB EKFisheye6mm f/2.88mm f/2.816mm f/3.5Wid

ACCESSORIESf VwS V ^ •.aui;.•<W' ••MD-12 Motor Drive UnitThe Nikon FE’s own compact motor drive unit. Handsomely finished in black

Camera CasesRecommended for storing camera body with lens attached. Different sizes available to accommodate most Nikkor lenses.Lens Hoo

FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONSType of camera: 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR)Picture format: 24mm x 36mm (35mm film format)Lens mount: Nikon bayonet typeLenses

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mREWORDThe Nikon FE is a compact 35mm single-lens reflex camera with a host of outstanding features. It offers aperture-priority auto

PREPARATION FOR USEInstalling the BatteriesThe Nikon FE’s built-in exposure meter and the electronic shutter control circuits are powere

Loading FilmFirst, open the camera back by sliding its safety lock to the rear and lifting the film rewind knob as far as it wil

PREPARATION FOR USE—continuedPrior to ShootingFold out the film rewind crank, and turn it gently in the direction of the engraved arrow