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Nikon Nikkormat FT - direct scan User manual
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- English
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SPECIFICATIONS
The Nikkormat FT is supplied with Nikkor
Auto 5O mm F/l .4 or F 12lens as standard
equipment. These lenses have automatic
diaphragms.
NIKKORMAT MODEL FT
Film to be used: Standard 35 mm film in daylight cartridges available
in 36 and 20 exposure loads. Each frame measures
24 x 36 mm.
Viewfinder: Eye-level type using roof prism. Eyepiece accepts ac'
cessory angle-finder as well as eye-correction lenses.
Finder scrsen : Circular micro-prism spot in center (dia.:4mm) sur-
rounded by a mat ring to 12 mm dia. Remaining area
is Fresnel lens. Screen field covers 92o,to of the actual
picture field. \
Mirror: Automatic return following exposure. Can be locked
in the up position.
Shutter: Double focal plane type. The shutter curtains, made
1 of metal, run vertically. Shutter speeds, from B,
to 1'/10O0 sec., are graduated equidistant.
A one stroke lever wind of 155' advances the film
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Exposure meter: Built-in. Couples to shutter speed ancl aperture dia.
phragm. Read by a pointer needle either in the view-
finder or in the separate window on the top of the
camera.
Sensitivity range : ASA 12-1.600
Coupling range: Ll4;L/1000sec. at ASA lOO rvith
F/1.4 lens.
l'4ercury battery 1.3V is used.
The meter is automatically switched on by moving
the shutter winding lever away from the body, to
the ready advance position.
The CdS cells incorporated on the right and left side
of the finder eyepiece, are each provided with a front
mounted condenser lens !n a shielded tube. They
measure only the light corning t?rrough the camera
lens, and minimize tho influence of back light enter-
ing through the eyepiece frorn behind the camera.
Depth of field While being pressed, closes dovrn the diaphragm to
preview button: the pre-selected aperture.
Flash M-contact and X.contact provided with automatic
synchronization : time lag adjustment. Synchronizes to X-contact and
speed-light flash at the shutter speed of 1/125 sec.
or slower.
Self-timer: Built-in. Starts by depressing the shutter release
button.
Exposure counter: Autornatically returns to S (Start) with the camera
back opened.
Dimensions: 146 mrn (width) x 95 mm (heieht)x 33 mm (thickness) UI!mr)
x 73 rnm .(shoulder height)
Weight: 745 g -n6I6zUI 5View original page 5Page 26 · Read text
SELF.TIMER
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The self-timer is a device which delays The use of a tripod or similar support
the action of the shutter after the shut- is necessary when a shutter speed of
ter release button is depressed. lt is 1'3O or slower is used.
necessary if the photographer wishes A cable release screwed into the shutter
to be in the picture. release button will help to avoid jarring
To set the self-timer. move the lever the camera at the moment of exposure.
down (35') until it stops. When measuring exposure in direct sun-
To start the timer, depress the shutter light coming from behind the camera,'
release button. The shutter will auto- cover the finder eyepiece with hand,
matically be released af ter about 8 to protect it from the influence of this
seconds. intense light. This is especially needed
The self -timer can be set bef ore or when the lens is stopped down to a
after winding the shutter. great extent.
It should not be used at the " B " set-
ting.
When the timer once starts, it cannot
be stopped.
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FOCUSING IN
LOCKING UP THE MIRROR INFRA.RED PHOTOGRAPHY
When taking infra-red pictures, an extra
focusing adiustment must be made.
The subject should be focused as for
normal photography; the distance be'
tween the camera and the subject
should then be noted from the focusing
ring and the ring rotated so that this
distance is brought to the red dot
engraved on the depth'of'field scale.
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The mirror in the camera can be lock'
ed in the " up " position bY Pushing
downward on the milled catch found
on the right side of the camera front
esc utcheon.
Pushing upward on the milled catch
returns the mirror to the normal operat'
ing position.
The " mirror-up " position is convenient,
when using the camera for a sequence
of copy work, photomicrography, etc., Film Plane Indicator and is used wherever it is necesjary
to reduce residual vibration to an abso- The marking -9 found on the camera lute minimum. top indicates the position of the film
plane. lt is used in close-up photography
for measuring an exact distance from
camera to subject.
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FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION
or electronic flash can be used provided
the unit is equipped with a standard PC
flash cord tip.
The red rr M " socket on the side of the
camera should be used with all M or
FP class flash bulbs.
The black " X " socket is a zero delay
socket and is used for electronic flash
and F-class bulbs.
Be sure you plug into the correct
socket.
The use of a flash is necessary for The shutter speed range which will taking pictures in low light levels. permit positive synchronization with
To attach a flash unit onto the camera. each class of flash bulbs or electronic
first unscrew the finder eyepiece pro. flash is shown below. Shutter speeds
tecting glass and insert the L.shaped for. positive synchronization with an
accessory shoe. electronic flash are from 1,'125 sec. to
Replace the eyepiece glass and tighten. 1 sec. (engraved in black on the shutter
A regular flash unit (e.g. Nikon BC.6) speed scale of the camera).
Camera Shutter Speeds Contact Type Bulb '-
!o9ket 60 30158 4)2'llg
M o o o ol OlOrOlO M
FP oro o oi CIC O O
F CC OC ooog x Electronic flash otc oo cro oio
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Compensated by flash
To determine the correct exposure when
using flash, refer to the Guide Number
(:F-number x subject distance) which
will be furnished with the instructions
accompanying the flash unit and'or the
particular flash bulbs.
Even in bright daylight, the use of a
flash is sometimes quite eftective as an
auxiliary light source, to compensate
for a great difierence in brightness be-
tween the subject and the background.
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STOP.DOWN MEASUREMENT OF EXPOSURE
Exposure measurement which is made
with the diaphragm stopped Cown to
the taking aperture is applied to the
following cases :
1) When using Nikkor lenses with the non- 1.4 lines up with the speed (ASA) of
automatic diaphragm and without the the fllm being used. Then, move the
meter coupling prong (f or example, coupling pin until it clicks opposite
105 mm Fi4) ; the red dot found on the top right of
First, move the actuator as it is being the camera front. Thenr set either
depressed, which moves the max. the shutter speed and/or the lens
aperture adiusting scale, until the diaphragm so that the needle in the
small red dot adjacent to the numeral viewflnder or on the camera top comes
to the center.
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MICRO.NIKKOR AUTO tikkormat
xposure Type of fllm increase
Black-and-white 2 steps
ght color I step lnupro. reversal r_ Engage the
coupling pin to
For photomicrogra-
phy, the microscope
adapter f or the Nikon
F or the Nikon Micro-
flex can be used.
When using Micro-Nikkor Auto 55 mm F/3.5 with the coupling prong
for 1:9-1:2 reproduction ratios, the full-aperture measuring method
is used. However, since the aperture diaphragm in this lens is de-
signed to automatically open more for close-ups, it is necessary to
reset the diaphragm one half or one stop smaller (see the table) after
the exposure setting is made by the use of the meter. oFf In addition to the full-aperture measuring method the stop-down
method can also be employed with the coupling prong not engaged to
the pin. The above resetting of the ciiaphragm is not then necessary, but the red dot adjacent to 1.4 on the max. aperture scale is to be 4oYYz
set to the film speed (ASA). When taking picture of rather dark subjects, it is preferable to use the f ull-aperture measuring method. oeI With the M-Ring attached for reproduction ratio between 112 and IiI,
only the stop-down measuring method should be used. =oz
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LENS HOOD
The use of a lens hood
is recommended at all
times, especially when
the lens is turned to- Snap-on Lens Hood
ward the light, or where Snap-on hoods combine " slip-on " speed and " screw-in " security.
there is stray light By depressing the buttons (one located on eithei'side of the hood), the
presen t. hood is attached or detached. The hood will also fit directly over a
Two types of lens hood screw-in filter, permitting use of both units with the lens at one time.
are available for Nikkor The hood can also be " stored " in reverse position cn the lens.
lenses: snap-on and
screw.i n. Screw-in Lens Hood
Screw-in hoods can be used with screw-in filters or Series filters.
However, screw-in filters are recommended, because the hood in
combination with Series filters may not always give satisf actory
results with wideangle lenses, owing to possible vignetting.
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ACCESSORIES
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Close-up Attachment Lenses Bellows Focusing Attachment Allow focusing as close as up to about 26cm Perm its continous elongation of the lens'to' with 50mm lerrs. No. 0, No..1 and No' 2 are camera distance for close-ups and macrophoto' ring a va ilab le. graphy up to 3.5 x with 5O mm lens. BR-2 for attaching the lens in reversed position. Extension Ring Model Ez Inserted between lens and camera, it elongates Nikkor 135 mm F/4
the lens.to-camera distance f or close distance Exclusively used on the Bellows for photography photograPhY. from infinity to 1 x repro. ratio. For attaching
Extension Ring Set K BR1-tube is required.
Consisting of 5 Oitrerent rings used individually Slide-copy AdaPter gives or combined for close'ups up to l xrepro. ratio' Attached 6nto the front of the Bellows, it in er;at convenience in copying color slides or
iraking slides from negative color film.
Reprocopy Outfit
Consisting of bracket, Post and table clamp or carrying case which serves as a base plate. Con-
veniently used for reprocopy and close-ups.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Clean the outside of the camera using first
a brush and then soft cloth.
2. Dust and sand which enter while the camera
is opened or the lens is detached, should be
removed occasionally using of a brush or
hand blower.
3. Dust, finger prints, water drops, etc. will not
only affect the contrast of the image, but
also, if left f or a long time, will corrode
the lens surface.
4. Do not wipe the lens surface too often with-
out any need. lf need arises, flrst remove
dust using a brush and thereafter wipe it
using washed-out cotton cloth or lens tissue,
soaked with a bit of alcohol.
5. The camera should be stored at a place free
from dust and moisture,
6. lf the camera is dropped in water, bring it
immediately to a service shop for repair.
In case of salt water, the camera should
once be immersed in fresh-water and then
sent for repair.
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