Nikon FG Camera FG User Manual

Nikon INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Snap the camera back shu1. 10 Fold out the film rewind crank 25 and rotate it gently in the direction of the arrow until you leel a slight res

To dispose of the first few frames exposed during film loading continue to alternately advance the tilm and depress the shutter release button

While depre ssing the AlP setting lock button (2 . turn the srlutte r speed/mode selector until P is oppos ite [fIe Index The bUilt-In lock

, Turn the lever as far as it will go, uncovering the audio warning mark ("J) ). Fold out the film advance lever to the stand· off position. Wi

While looking through the viewfinder, compose your photo with the main subject in the center to assure correct exposure. Then turn the

5 1 23 4 1. 3mm dia. split-image spot 2. 1 mm-wide microprism collar 3. 12mm dia. area 4. Fine matte/ Fresnel outer field 5. Shutter speed scale 6.

Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway to turn on the exposure meter. When the audio warning does not

After the last exposure, the film advance lever will not move Depress the film rewind button on the camera base plate to disengage the film sp

Open the camera back by pulling up the rewind knoll and take out the film cartridge. Avoid unloading in direct sunlight If there is no

The lenses usable for the Nikon FG are all the AI-type Nikon/Nikkor lenses, including most of the AI con-verted lenses, certain Reflex Nikkor

J Film advance lever .~ Al P setting lock button ~ •.. Shutter speedl mode selector 4 Neckstrap eyelet 5. Hand grip 6 Self-timer lever 7 Reflex mirro

The Nikon FG offers programmed mode operation, aperture'prlority automatic mode operation, and manual control of all shutter speeds from 1

much light as 1/60 sec. Note: When you set the shutter speed/mode selector dial to either M90 or B, the exposure meter does not work and the viewfi

Top warning LED Shutter speed LEDs Bottom warning LED Flash ready-light Red LEDs (light emitting diodes) located opposite the shutter speed scale at t

Possible Possible Shutter speed is overexposure underexposure too slow Improper exposure warning information On P or A, a blinking top warning LED

Correct exposure-whether your photo comes out just right and neither too dark (underexposed) nor too light (overexposed)-depends on two factors i

P mode operation (1) While depressing the AlP setting lock button, turn the selector dial to P (2) Set the f1stop of the lens to its minimum a

Too much light Too little light Shutter speed is too slow i,'loo ,00 125 bO 30 IS 8 • Either upper or lower warning LED blinks. A blinking uppe

Programmed exposure measurement graph The graph represents the optimum combinations of f/stop and shutter speed, for the brightness of an

A-automatic exposure mode With the FG set on A, you select the flstop and the computer matches it with the correct stepless shutter speed. The A

... (2) Set the desired f/stop on the lens. (3) Turn on the audio warning system. (4) While looking through the viewfinder, depress the shutter rel

n Hot-shoe contact Shutter release button ® 21' Accessory shoe Audio warning lever @ 2§ Film rewind crank Frame counter@ 2§ Film rewind knob Fi

Overexposure [ODD 500 250 125 60 Underexposure Picture blur • The lop warning LED blinks to warn of overexposure • The bottom warning LED blinks

Set the desired speed by turning the lens aperture ring. A mode operation-shutter speed priority selection For shooting moving subjects, the FG al

Depth of field Depth of field refers to the clear focus zones in front of and behind the main subject when you focus the lens. With the

Lens set at f/1.4 Lens set at t/16 Only main subject is in focus Most objects near to far are in focus 33

EV Range The FG's meter may be used only within the meter's exposure value (EV) range which determines the possible combinations of

Manual exposure mode Manual operation allows you to shoot at your choice of any combination of the flstops and eleven shutter speeds on the camer

Manual mode operation (1) Set the f/stop you desire or turn the shutter speed/ mode selector dial to any of eleven numbered settings you desire,

I I . ~\ Fast shutter speed (freeze action) , f . '" \ Slow shutter speed (intentional blur) 37

I Depressing the shutter release button halfway switches on the exposure meter for approx 16 sec, even after taking your finger off the

The film advance lever is coaxial with the shutter reo lease button and is specially contoured to fit the thumb, A hinged lever, it fits s

NOMENCLATURE ... 2 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHy ... 47 FOREWORD ... 5 Accessory Shoe ...

To prevent incorrect exposure or blurred photos re-sulting from extreme shooting conditions, the Nikon FG is equipped with an audio warni

The scale on the ASA/ISO dial has numbered settings for speeds from ASA/ISO 12 to 3200. Two dots be-tween each number stand for intermediate

For unusual lighting situations, such as shown in the diagram, the exposure compensation dial allows adjustments to prevent over- or underex

{on ''!, Conveniently operable on P and A, this gives a com-pensation of + 2EV to quickly and easily adjust expo-sure when shooting snow

This provides an approx. 10-sec. exposure delay. Independent of the shutter mechanism, the self-timer can be set either before or after the film

.~ (2) Dismountin~ This not only allows steady shooting but also a secure comfortable fit in your hand. When shooting with ~otor drive, the grip

As a reminder of film type. ASA/ISO speed, and the number 01 exposures on the roll in use, clip off the end of the film carton and insert i

Electronic flashes are convenient not only for night or low-light shooting but also as a supplemental light ;0 fill in shadows in the dayt

t Located at the top of the pentaprism viewfinder, the hot shoe allows direct mounting of the Nlkon Speed-light SB-18, SB-16B, SB-15 or any

Speedlight I Connection I Camera's ready· I Shutter speed automatically I Usable flash light indication switched to 1/90 sec. modes SB-19 direc

As Nikon's selective-exposure 35mm SLR camera, the Nikon FG gives you the choices not only of total-exposure programming but also aperture-pr

For nature lovers, scientists, even general use, close-up photography provides the means to see the world in all its smallest details. The follow

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Designed 10 complement the versatility of the FG. Nlkon has three electronic flash units wh ich mount directly to the camera's acc

fvlade for the Nlkon FG, the MD-14 Motor Drive enables shooting up to 32fps (frames per second) on high speed setting, or 2 fps on low spee

To keep track of when photos were taken. the FG accepts the slim. lightweight Data Back MF-15 which slips on In place of the FG's regu

Filters Nlkon offers a wide selection of Iliters of various sizes arid types to meet the needs of color and black and white photography Thes

Eyepiece correction lenses To corre ct both near- and far-sightedness, nine lenses are available from -5 to + 3 diopter values. These values are d

Semi-soft cases Two types are available the CF-17 for use with stan-dard lenses and the CF-18 for use with the Nikon Series E 36'" 7

• Don I force you r camera s controls-trey are deslgrled to work wi th a mini· r"Y'jlJrn Of oressure • If the camera oody IS exposed to

Caution: Keep batteries away from infants and small children. In case a battery is acci-dentally swallowed, call a doctor immediately as the m

Use a cOin to twist the lid counter -clockwise to unscrew it 6 Wipe battery terminals clean and insert either one 3V lithium battery, two 1.SSV

Type of camera Picture format Lens mount Lenses Electronically controlled 35mm single-lens reflex camera 24mmx 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Nikon

Exposure Approx. + 2EV when exposure Hot-shoe Standard ISO-type accepts compensation compensation button is kept contacts Nikon Speedlight SB-18,

Self·timer Reflex mirror Hand grip Power source Power ON/OFF switch Dimensions Weight Camera cases 62 Lever provided can be set for up to approx. 10

The camera body yo~ purchased is packaged separately from the lens. Before mounting the lens, check if it is capable of Automatic Maximum Apertur

Looking through the viewfinder 33. , depress the shutter release button 37 halfway and confirm that any of the red LEDs (light emitting di

Pull up the film rewind knob 26 as far as It will go and the camera back will pop open . 8 Drop the film cartridge into the film cartridge

Advance the takeup spool slightly with your finger to engage the film's perfo rations with the teeth of the takeup spool and the sprocket