Nikon 105mm User Manual

Modern Classic SLRs Series : Nikon F - Camera Instruction ManualForewardsThe Nikon F offers the quality performance, handling convenience and versatil

Setting the apertureTo preset the lens aperture, turn the knurled aperture ring on the lens barrel until the desired f/number lines up with the black

3.Lens at smallest aperture. Creat depth of field with subject, background and foreground in focus.Using the Depth-of-Field Preview ButtonThe depth o

Setting the apertureTo preset the lens aperture, turn the knurled aperture ring on the lens barrel until the desired f/number lines up with the black

How to hold the cameraThe camera must be held correctly for best results, since even the slightest camera shake at the moment of exposure will result

Turn the focusing ring until the two halves of the rangefinder image coincide to form a single, sharp image. Focusing can also be done by setting the

Changing the viewfinderFive interchangeable viewfinders are available for the Nikon F: Eye-Level, Waist-Level, 6X Focusing, Action and Photomic FTN. T

Changing the focusing screenSeventeen different focusing screens are available for the Nikon F to match exactly any focal-length lens or picture-takin

Interchangeable Focusing Screens for the Nikon FType A,LType A: Matte Fresnel field with 3mm¢circular split-image rangefinder spot and 12mm¢ circle. R

Focusing Screen ChartCaution: Sooner or later dust will find its way onto and under the {ocusing screen. Keep its surface clean using a fine dust brus

LensType of screenA/L B C D E G1 G2 G3 G4 H1 H2 H3 H4 J K MFisheye6mm f/2.88mm f/2.8Wideangle20mm f/3.524mm f/2.828mm f/3.528mm f/235mm f/2.835mm f/23

Flash SynchronizationTo remove the lens from the camera, press down on the lens release button and turn the lens clockwise until the black dot on the

Looking up the mirrorThe reflex mirror can be locked in the "up" position out of the optical path for use with the Fisheye-Nikkor 6mm f/5.6

Flash synchronizationThe Nikon F is designed to synchronize correctly at all shutter speeds (except T) with various types of flashbulbs and with elect

Using self-timerThe self-timer trips the shutter at any time delay trom 3 to 10 seconds. It has white indicator dots for 3-, 6- and ]O-second delay an

Infrared picture-takingIn infrared photography, the plane of sharpest image is slightly more distant than the one produced by visible light and seen b

Accessories-Lens HoodsThe use of a lens hood is recommended at all times to prevent extraneous light from striking the lens surface and causing flare

Accessories-FiltersNikon filters are made of optical glass, ground and polished so that both surfaces are optically flat and parallel.Nikkor lenses an

Note: If you wish to leave a filter on the lens to protect it against accidental damage, the use of the L37 filter is recommended.If the lens is point

Camera careGood camera care is primarily common sense care. Treat your Nikon F as you would any valuable precision instrument and it will last a lifet

Nikon F features/ specifications35mm single-lens-reflex camera. Negative size 24 x 36mm (about 1" x 1-1/2")Interchangeable Eye-Level finder

1.Depth-of-field preview button Press to preview how much background or foreground is in or out of focus.2. Black dot For alignment with the black dot

ContentsNomenclatureForewordLoading the CameraUnloadingFrame Counter and Film Load ReminderFilm-Speed Reminder DialFilm-Plane IndicatorFilm-Advance Le

Loading the cameraTurn the lock on the camera baseplate to the "open" position as shown by the arrow Slide the one-piece baseplate and camer

Frame Counter and Film-Load ReminderThe frame counter located in the hub of the film-advance lever shows the number of frames which have been exposed.

Selecting the shutter speedThe numbers on the shutter speed dial stand for fractions of a second. 125 represents 1/125 second and so forth. At the B (