Instruction Manual for Nikkormat models including: FT3 Camera, FT3, Camera
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
NOMENCLATURE
Coupling Lever Release
Meter Coupling Lever Cou pies the exposure meter to the lens' auto diaphragm.
Neck Strap Eyelet
Shutter-Speed Index Align with the desired shutter speed.
Self-Timer Trips the shu tter in 8 seconds delay.
ASA Film-Speed Index Adjusts the meter for the speed of the film used.
ASA Film-Speed Scale Range: 12-1600 ASA.
Tripod Socket
Rewind Button Press to rewind the film.
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Lens Mounting Index
Mirror Lock Slide downward to lock the mirror up out of the optical path.
Lens Release Button Unlocks the lens for removing or changing lenses.
Shutter-Speed Lever
ASA Lock
Camera Back Latch Press to open the camera back.
Battery Chamber Houses the silver-oxide battery that powers the meter.
Camera Back Hinged to swing open from the side.
Aperture / Distance Scale Index
Infrared Mark Lines up with the prefocused distance to compensate for shift in focus.
Meter Coupl ing Shoe
Aperture Ring Sets the lens diaphragm to the desired flnumber.
Depth -of· Field Preview Button Press to preview how much background or foreground is in or out of focus'. - - - Flash Terminal Accepts a flash sync cord.
Rewind Crank Fold out to rewind the film.
Meter Wi
Finder Eyepiece Permits comfortable viewing, composing and focu ~
Hot-Shoe C:.o.;:..n;.:..t:"a,cc:.ct:._______________________________--'
Film-Plane Indicator Shows the exact position of the film plane .
Distance Scale Depth-of- Field Scale Color-coded mar kings give depth-of-field at different apertures.
Focusing Ring Easy-to-grip, knurled surface for quick, accurate focusing.
Meter Coupling Ridge Connects to the meter coupling lever.
Shutter-Speed Scale Speeds from 1/1000 to 1
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Shutter Release Button (With screw thread for cable release). Frame Counter Indicates the number of fra me s ex p ~ o= se :. d :. . __________ Film-Advance Lever Advances the film, cocks the shu tter and operates the frame cou n ter. Also switches the built-in exposure meter on or off.
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CONTENTS
Nomenclature . . . ... . . . ....... . .. . . 2
Foreword .. . . . . . . . . . .
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Loading the Camera ...
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Film-Plane Indicator
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Film-Advance Lever .
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Frame Counter. . . . . . . . .
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Film-Speed (ASA) Setting ........... 9
Exposure Con trois . ................. 10
Setting the Shutter Speed. . . . . .
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Setting the Aperture . . ............ . 11
Exposure Measurement ............... 12
Full-Aerture Exposure Measurement .... 12
Turning On the Meter .. . . . .
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Centering the Needle ... ..... . ...... 13
Getting the Right Exposure .. ... . .. .. 14
Stop-Down Exposure Measurement .. . .. 15
Sp ecial Cases .... . . . . . . . . . .... . .. 16
How to Hold the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Focusing ......................... 18
Shutter Release Operation ....... ...... 20 Depth of Field ....... . . . ........... 21
Depth-of-Field Preview Bu tton .. . ... 21 De-pth-of-Field Scale . . . . . . . .. . . .... 22 Self-Timer ........................ 24 Mirror Lock .. . ... . ................ 24 Infrared Photography ................ 25 Silver-Oxide Battery ... . ..... ....... . 25 Flash Synchronization . ... . . ......... . 26 Changing the Lens ... . .............. 27 Accessories ... ...... .. . ........... 28 Lens Hoods ..................... 28 Filters .. . ... .. ................ 28 Finder Eyecup ... . .. . ..... . ...... 29 Eyepiece Correction Lenses . ... . . .... 29
Camera Care ...................... 30 Features/Specifications ............... 31
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FOREWORD
The Nikkormat FT3 offers the high quality performance and durability common to Nikon _cameras, but with the basic simplicity of design that has made the Nikkormat camera popular with amateur and professional alike. Systematically-positioned controls for picturetaking ease, a convenient flash unit mount for simplified flash photography and the extensive possibilities of the Nikon System of Photography further enhance the capabilities of the Nikkormat FT3. To ensure you get the best results from your Nikkormat FT3, read this instruction book carefully and practice using the controls before you load film into the camera. Follow the suggestions on camera care on page 30 and you will receive many years of reliable service.
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LOADING THE CAMERA
Press down the camera back latch on the side of the camera and the hinged back will spring open . Pull up on the rewind knob and drop a film cartridge into the film chamber with the film leader pointing towards the take-up spool. Now, push down the rewind knob to hold the cartridge in place and insert the end of the film leader into anyone of the three slots in the take-up spool. Rotate the take-up spool as shown in the illustration so that the. film passes under the spool with its emulsion side (dull side) facing out. Make sure
that the perforations along the edges of the film mesh with the sprockets. Close the camera by pressing on the back until it snaps into place. Fold out the rewind crank and turn it gently in the direction of the arrow until you can feel a slight tension. This will take up any slack in the film cartridge. Be careful not to exert too much pressure on the rewind crank. Loading exposes the first few inches of the film. To dispose of this exposed film, wind the film advance
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lever and make two blank exposures. Watch the rewind knob to see if it rotates in the direction opposite the arrow while the fUm is being advanced. This will indicate that the fUm has been loaded correctly and is being advanced. The frame counter on top of the camera should now rest at "0". Advance the fUm one more frame and you are ready to take the Hrst picture.
Caution: Do not load the camera in bright sunlight. If no other shade is available, shade the camera from the sun with your body while loading.
To unload, press the rewind button on the camera
baseplate, unfold the rewind crank and turn it with a
con~ta,
gentle pressure in the direction of the arrow.
Avoid uneven or excessively fast rewinding. When no
more tension can be felt and the crank turns loosely,
the fUm has left the sprockets and the camera may be
opened. pull the rewind knob up slightly and the fUm
cartridge will drop out.
The rewind button will pop out again as soon as the
fUm advance lever is stroked.
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LOADING THE CAMERA- continued
Film-Plane Indicator The (~) mark on top of the camera body shows the exact position of the film plane. This is important to
know when measuring the fUm-to-subject distance, especially in close-ups and macrophotography.
Film-Advance Lever The fUm-advance lever simultaneously advances the film, cocks the shutter and operates the frame counter. It also serves as an on-off switch for the exposure meter. Stroke the film-advance lever with the right thumb in a single stroke. A built-in locking device prevents the shutter from being released unless it is fully cocked and the film has been advanced a full frame. The film-advance lever springs back to its original position, with ample clearance for the thumb, after each stroke. However, the meter will remain in the "on" position until the lever is pressed flush against the camera body.
Caution: Be careful not to push the rewind button (on the camera's baseplate) during ftlm advance operation. Should this occur, temporary stoppage of ftlm transport and double exposure of the negative may result.
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Frame Counter The frame counter located on top of the camera works automatically to show how many frames have been exposed. The numbers 20 and 36 are colored red to correspond to the number of frames in a standard 3Smm cartridge. The frame counter stops just past the 36-frame mark and resets itself automatically to "S", two frames before "0", when the camera back is opened for reloading.
1600 with dots between each pair of numbers for intermediate settings such as ASA 64, 80, etc. . Pull up the ASA lock on top of the shutter-speed lever and, while holding the lock up, slide the slotted ASA index pointer until it lines up with the ASA number of the film in use . After releasing the ASA lock, check that the ASA index pointer is securely locked into position.
Film-Speed (ASA)Scale
1620
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3240
64 80 125160 250 320 500640 10001250
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50 100 200 400 800 1600
Film Speed (ASA) Setting
Some films are more sensitive to ligh t than others. A fUm's sensitivity is commonly known as its "spee d," expressed in ASA numbers. In order to work with films of different speeds, the Nikkormat FT3's light-meter circuit must be adjusted for the ASA number of the film used, This is done by means of a slotted index pointer located on the bottom of the shutter-speed ring. The ASA film-speed scale has numbered settings for speeds from ASA 12-
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS
The amount of exposure the fUm receives is determined by a combination of shutter speed and aperture. The larger the lens aperture, the more exposure. Likewise, the slower the shutter speed the greater the exposure. Aperture is expressed in f/numbers with larger numbers representing smaller apertures and vice versa. For example, f/8 gives twice as much exposure as f/11. Shutter speed is expressed in seconds or fractions of a second. The numbers on the Nikkormat shutter-speed scale are reciprocals of the actual speeds (250 represents 1/250 second, etc.). Camera aperture and shutter-speed controls are calculated so that an increase of one f/number compensates for a one-step decrease in shutter speed. For example, 1/250 at f/8 is equivalent to 1/125 at fIll. The table below shows how aperture and shutterspeed are interrelated. All the combinations give the same exposure.
Aperture
Shutter speed (seconds)
f/1.4 1/500
f/2 1/250
f/2 .8 1/125
f/4 1/60
f/5 .6 1/30
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Setting the Shutter Speed
Shutter speeds are controlled by a ring around the base of the bayonet mount rather than the usual dial on top of the camera body. To set the shutter speed, grasp the lever and turn the ring until the desked speed appears next to the indicator dot on the front of the camera body. For added convenience when measuring exposure, the shutter speed in use as well as the next highest and lowest speeds appear in the bottom of the viewfinder, so the shutter speed can be adjusted while observing the exposure meter needle. Click-stopped settings for shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 1 second plus "B" are engraved on the shutterspeed ring. At the "B" (bulb) setting, the shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is depressed.
Setting the Aperture
To preset lens aperture, turn the aperture ring on the ~ens barrel until the desired f/number appears opposite the black indicator line on top of the milled ring; this line also serves as the distance scale index. The aperture diaphragm can be set for in termediate openings between the click-stopped settings for more precise exposure.
Note: Intermediate shutter-speed settings are not recommended except in the 1/250 to 1{1000 second range .
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EXPOSUREMEASUREMENT
The Nikkormat FT3 features a center-weighted, through-the-lens metering system. The exposure meter· reads the ligh t intensity over the en tire focusing screen, but its sensitivity is concentrated on the 12mm diameter spot in the center. This ensures you of perfect exposures in everyday picture-taking situations, while still retaining the selectivity essential for specialized applications or advanced photographic techniques.
Full-Aperture Exposure Measurement When a Nikkor lens fitted with a meter coupling ridge is mounted on the camera, the metering system is cross-coupled to both the camera's shutter speed dial and the lens' aperture diaphragm setting ring. This allows you to continue viewing at full aperture while determining the exposure settings, thus eliminating finder dim-out and minimizing the influence of stray light entering the finder eyepiece.
Turning On the Meter To switch on the Nikkormat FT3's CdS exposure metering circuit, pull out the film advance lever just enough-to uncover the red dot on top of the camera body. When the meter is not in use, press the lever flush against the camera body, since the battery is being drained continuously as long as the lever is in the "on" position.
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A number of different shutter speed-aperture combina- ing range ) varies according to the lens and film speed tions will usually result in the same exposure. The used. For example, with the SOmm f!1.4 lens and a "best" one depends on the results desired . Use fast _ film speed of ASA 100 , it extends from f/1.4 at 1/4 shutter speeds to "freeze" motion or slow ones to second to f!ll at 1/1000 second. create deliberate blur. Small apertures give greater depth of field , large ones let the subject stand out against an ou t-of-focus background (see "Depth of Field," p.21. ). Centering the Needle To determine correct exposure, adjust the aperture and/or shutter speed until the meter needle in the viewfinder IS centered (the - and + marks let you know whether you are under- or overexposing). A second meter needle is conveniently located on top of the camera for use with the camera held at waistlevel or mounted on a tripod. For fine adjustments of le ss than one f!number , use the aperture ring as it permits reliable intermediate settings. Under extremely low light conditions the meter needle may center at the "B" setting on the shutter
speed dial. If so , correct exposure time is 2 seconds. If the needle moves erratically or cannot be centered
even after all possible aperture-shutter speed combinations have been tried, then the light is too bright or dim for the meter's range. Effective range (coupl-
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EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT- continued
Getting the Right Exposure The central part of the focusing screen should always be aimed at the main subject when centering the needle. Otherwise unimportant bright or dark areas may give an exposure reading which is too high or too low, resulting in under- or overexposure. If an off-center composition is desired, first measure the light striking the main subject and set the aperture and shutter speed to center the needle. Then move the camera until the desired composition appears in the viewfinder. For subjects of uniform tonal brightness, a reading may be taken from any part of the subject. However, if the subject is contrasty (sidelighted portraits, for example), measure the light falling on the most important part of the subject in which detail is desired in the final picture. For landscapes including large areas of sky, tilt the camera downward during measurement or fill the center of the finder with the main subject to prevent underexposure of the main subject caused by the bright skylight.
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1. Measuring the bright area in the center of the screen will cause underex posure of the main subject.
2. For correct exposure, first measure the light striking the main subject, then compose and shoot.
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Stop-Down Exposure Measurement With some lenses and accessories, full-aperture exposure measurement is not possible, either because the lens has no au tomatic aperture diaphragm or because the diaphragm will not couple to the meter. In these cases, the stop-down metering method must be used. This means that you must determine the exposure with the lens aperture diaphragm stopped down to the taking aperture. To set the meter for stop-down metering, depress the coupling lever release and push up the meter coupling lever. To avoid accidental damage, make sure you do not use excessive force when raising up the lever. You can now mount the lens or accessory as you would an ordinary lens. The meter is switched on in the usual way.
For automatic diaphragm lenses without a meter coupling ridge, set the desired shutter speed; then, depress the depth-of-field preview button to stop down the lens aperture diaphragm; keeping the button depressed, adjust the aperture ring until the meter needle indicates correct exposure. Be sure to release the preview button before making the exposure. For fixed-aperture lenses, such as Reflex-Nikkor lenses, simply adjust the shu tter speed until the needle is centered.
For bellows units, extension rings .and preset lenses, set the desired shutter speed; then, stop down the lens manually until the needle is centered. Since focusing may be difficult or impossible at small apertures, due to viewfinder darkening, you are advised to focus first at full aperture. Then , stop down the lens to determine the exposure'.
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EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT- continued
Special C Ises Repro-Copying For originals such as photographs which have tonal gradation, exposure is determined in the usual way. In the case of originals having strong contrast and no gradation , such as documents or line drawings, measure brigh tness of the white portion of the original (if the original is predominantly black, a sheet of white paper may be substituted) after decreasing film speed by four marks. Or increase exposure about 1-1/3 stops.
Slide Copying For originals with continuous tone gradations, determine exposure in the usual way by the stop-down method. To copy slides with letters or figures on transparent background, decrease film speed four marks or increase exposure about 1-1/3 stops. In the case of transparent figures or letters on a dark background, either increase film speed five marks or decrease exposure about 1-2/3 stops.
Important: The above are only approximate guidelines. Exact exposure determination .is extremely difficult, especially with color reversal rums. Therefore, it is advisable to make several different exposures for each subject to be sure of getting one that is correct.
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HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA
Steady camera holding is important for best results, since even the slightest camera movement at the moment of exposure can result in an appreciable loss of sharpness, especially at slow shutter speeds. The photographs show the best way to hold the camera for rock-steady picture-taking. Wrap the fingers of the right hand around the camera body so that the index finger rests comfortably on the shutter release button and the thumb fits between the body and film advance lever. This way you can stroke the film-advance without removing your eye from the viewfinder. Cradle the camera in the left hand for additional support, with the left thumb and index finger grasping the focusing ring. The camera may be switched from horizontal to vertical format in this position.
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FOCUSING
Focusing is always done at full aperture with Nikkor lenses. This gives the brigh test possible image on the focusing screen for easy viewing and composing. It also minimizes depth of field so the image snaps in and out of focus distinctly. The Nikkormat FT3 focusing screen consists of a matte Fresnel field with a centra l 3mm¢ sp lit-image range finder spot surrounded by a doughnut-shaped 1mm-wide microprism for rapid , accurate focusing. Look through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until the two halves of the central rangefinder image coincide to form a single, sharp image, or until the image in the microprism appears sharp and crisp. This focusing screen is suitable for subjects with both straight lines and ill-defined contours. However, when used with len ses having a maximum aperture smaller than f/4.5, or in close-up photography, the range finder spot is likely to darken. In this case, focus on the surrounding matte field. The lens can also be pre focused using the distance scale engraved in both feet and meters on the lens barrel. Line up the black indicator line on top of the milled ring opposite the camera-to-subject distance as measured or estimated. Thi s technique is useful for candid shots of elusive subjects when time does not permit through-the-lens focusing.
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Microprism/split-image screen
Out of focus
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SHUTTER RELEASE OPERATIO--N-------------------------------------------
For sharp pictures , correct shutter releasing is just as importan t as steady camera holding. A quick, jabbing movement of the finger on the shutter release button will result in camera movement and blurred pictures. Hold the camera steady as shown previously, relax and squeeze the shutter release with a gentle , even pressure. For long time exposures with the camera moun ted on a tripod, use a cable release. The shutter release button is threaded to accept the Nikon F and Nikkormat cable releases. Caution: When moun ting the camera on a tripod, do not over-screw the tripod thread in to the camera tripod socket as it may damage the camera baseplate.
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DEPTH OF FI ELD
Depth of field refers to a zone extending in front of Depth-ot-Field Preview Button and behind the plane of sharpest focus. Within this The depth-of-field preview button located on top of zone blur (or unsharpness of the image) will be the Nikkormat lets you check depth of field before negligible and everything can be accepted as in sharp - shooting and make desired adjustments. Press the focus. Depth of field extends a greater distance behind button and the lens stops down to the preselected the subject in focus than in front. Depth of field aperture to aliow you to see how much background depends on three factors: focal length of the lens, or foreground is in or out of focus. lens-to-subject distance and taking aperture. The smalier the aperture and the shorter the focal length of the lens, the greater the depth of field (for example, wide angle lenses have more depth of field than telephotos). Also, the closer the subject, the smalier the depth of field. These three factors can be adjusted independently or in combination to give the photographer creative control over the final picture.
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DEPTH OF FI ELD - continued
Depth-of-Field Scale Depth of field can be read from the color-coded scale engraved on the milled ring. The pairs of colored lines correspond to flnumbers of the same color. To find the depth of field at a particular aperture first focus the lens on the subject (or set the lens-to-subject distance on the distance scale). Then check the numbers on the distance scale opposite the colored lines which match the taking aperture of the corresponding color to find the depth of field at that aperture. For example, f/16 on the aperture ring of the 50mm f/l.4 lens is blue. With the lens prefocused at 15 feet (4.5m), the numbers on the distance scale opposite the blue lines show that depth of field extends from 8 feet (2.4m) to infinity (00).
By stopping down the lens only, the depth of field can be increased, as illustrated by the following three photographs:
1. Lens at f/4. Small depth of field with only main subject in focus.
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2. Lens further stopped down to f/8. Larger depth of field.
3. Lens at smallest aperture. Great depth of field with subject, background and foreground in focus.
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SELF-TIMER
The built-in self-timer can be used to trip the shutter in approximately eight seconds delay. To cock the self-timer, turn the lever downward as far as it will go. When the shutter release button is pressed, the timer starts. The self-timer is independent of the shutter mechanism and can be set before or after the shutter is wound. Do not use at "B" setting.
MIRROR LOCK
The reflex mirror can be locked in the "up" position out of the optical path for use with the FisheyeNikkor 6mm f/5.6 and the OP Fisheye-Nikkor lOmm f/5.6, whose rear elements protrude into the camera body and interfere with the movement of the mirror. Simply slide the mirror lock downward and the mirror will remain locked up. To return the mirror to its original focusing and viewing position, slide the lever up again.
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INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY
---In infrared photography, the plane of sharpest focus is slightly more distant than the one produced by visible light and seen by the naked eye through the viewfinder. To compensate for the shift in focus, Nikkor lenses have a red dot or line on the lens barrel near the color-coded depth-of-field index scale on top of the lens. After focusing the image sharply through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring to the left until the red dot lines up with the prefocused distance. For example, in the picture below the SOmm f/1.4 lens has been focused at infinity (00). The focusing ring is turned slightly to the left so that the infinity mark appears in line with the red dot. When lenses having a focal length of SOmm or less are stopped down to f/8 or smaller, no adjustment is necessary: at such small apertures and short focal lengths, lenses have enough depth of field to compensate for the shift in focus.
SilVER-OXIDE BATTERY
The Nikkormat FT3's meter circuit is powered by a single 1.S-volt silver-oxide battery located in the battery chamber on the camera baseplate. When the battery is exhausted, the meter will cease to function all at once. To replace the battery, unscrew the cap over the battery chamber with a coin or similar object. When installing a new battery make sure that the plus (+) side faces out.
Note: If the meter is exposed to bright light at below·freezing temperatures over a long period of time, it may malfunction or cease to operate until the tempe:rature rises again. There· fore, be careful not to leave the meter on for more than three minutes at a time in cold weather.
Caution: Never throw discarded batteries into a fire.
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FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION
The Nikkormat FT3 features an accessory shoe with built-in hot-shoe contact and automatic MX switchover via shutter speed selection to facilitate the use of various light sources. Consult the table below to find out which shutter speeds are acceptable for different types of flashbulbs.
Caution: Flash units without a hot shoe may fire accidentally when being slipped illto place or when a flashbu lb is inserted . Although not recommended, accidental firing may be prevented by covering the hot-shoe contact on the camera body with electrical tape.
Synchronized
Either a bulb- or electronic-type flash 'unit slides over the accessory shoe on top of the pentaprism housing. Due to the built-in hot-shoe contact, the need for a synch cord is eliminated for units with a hot shoe. For units without a hot shoe, use a synch cord and connect the threaded synch terminal on the camera body to the synch socket on the flash unit. To prevent accidental electrical shock, the safety switch in the accessory shoe turns on only when the flash unit is in place. Nikon speedlight units SB-3, SB-4 and SB-5 can be directly attached to the Nikkormat FT3. For mounting the Nikon speedlight unit SB-2 or flash unit BC-7, use of the flash unit coupler AS-2 is necessary. For details, refer to the instruction manual provided with each unit.
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CHANGING THE LENS
To remove the lens from the camera, press the lens release button on the front of the camera body and twist the lens to the right as far as it will go. The lens will come loose and can be lifted out easily~ Mounting lenses fitted with a meter coupling ridge: Before mounting the lens, check that the meter coupling lever on the camera is down; if not, push the lever down into place. Position the lens in the moun t, aligning the moun ting indexes on the lens and camera body. Twist the lens
counterclockwise until it clicks into place. These steps provide for full mounting of the lens, while simultaneously indexing the lens' maximum aperture setting to the camera. Mounting lenses without a meter coupling ridge: Depress the coupling lever release, and push the meter coupling lever up. Then mount the lens and lock into position as explained previously. For operation with lenses not fitted with a meter coupling ridge , stopdown measurement (as described on page 15) is required.
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ACCESSORIES
Lens Hoods The use of a lens hood is recommended at all times to prevent extraneous light from striking the lens surface and causing flare or ghost, and as an added measure of protection against damage to the lens. Nikon lens hoods come in four types, depending on the lens: Screw-In, Snap-On, Slip-On arid Built-In. They are calculated precisely for each focal-length Nikkor lens to provide maximum protection against stray light. To attach or remove the snap-on hood, first depress the spring latch - which is marked with an arrow - and slide it in the direction of the arrow. The hood will also fit directly over a screw-in filter , so both can be used on a lens at the same time . When not in use, the
snap-on hood can be reversed for storage on the lens, and the lens and its hood can be stored together in th_e eveready case.
Filters Nikon filters are made of optical glass, ground and polished so that both surfaces are optically flat and parallel. Nikkor lenses and Nikon filters are made for each other. For best results, use Nikon filters on Nikkor lenses. The filters are available in both screw-in and series mounts, depending on the lens. Except for the R60, no Nikon ftlter requires exposure compensation when used with the Nikkormat FT3.
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When USIng the R60 filter under tungsten light , increase the .exposure by one f.stop more than indicated by the exposure meter.
Note : If yo u w ish to leave a fUt er o n th e le ns to pro tec t it aga in st acc id e n ta l d amage, th e use of th e L37 or L37C filte r is reco mm e nded. If th e le ns is po inted t owa rd th e sun o r toward a very bright light a t night , it is best t o re move any filt er, sin ce light reo fl ee ted fr o m th e filter surface ma y fo rm gh ost im ages o n th e fUm .
Eyepiece Correction Lenses The nine eyepiece co rrection lenses are designed to _ permit nearsighted or farsighted users to view and focus without their glasses. Available in - 2, - 3, - 4 , - 5, 0, +0 .5, +1 , +2 and +3 diopters , each representing the combined dioptry of the lens and the finder. Simply unscrew the finder eyepiece and then screw on the right correction lens.
Finder Eyecup The soft rubber finder eyecup fits directly onto the finder eyepiece to prevent extraneous light from entering the viewfinder.
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CAMERACARE
Good camera care is primarily common sense care. Treat your Nikkormat as you would any valuable precision instrument and it will last a lifetime. Although the Nikkormat is ruggedly constructed to withstand rough handling, it may be damaged by shock, heat, water or misuse. The following are some basic tips for keeping your camera in top condition.
Camera Body Brush the inside of the camera periodically using a soft brush. Do not exert pressure on the shutter curtain as this may damage it. Keep the mirror free from fingerprints and dust.
Lens
Keep the lens surface free from fingerprints and dust as far as possible. Use lens tissue to remove dust, never use cloth or ordinary tissue. If smudges or fingerprints appear, clean them with lens tissue moistened sparingly with alcohol. Remember, even an approved lens cleaner can cause damage if it seeps into the lens mount.
Storage Keep the camera in an eveready case or compartment case wheJl not in use to protect it from dust. Avoid storing the camera in excessively hot, cold or damp places. Always attach a body cap when the camera body is stored separately. Do not leave film in the camera for a long period of time . Never leave the shutter or self-timer cocked if the camera is to be stored overnight or longer.
Keep the camera away from water. Avoid excessive moisture. When using the camera near water, guard against splashes, especially salt-water spray. Never oil any part of the camera. Lubrication should be left to an authorized serviceman. 'Prior to taking a holiday trip or being assigned an important photo job, test your camera by making a few trial exposures. Remember, it takes at least two or three weeks for processing the test film and making any needed repairs or adjustment. Follow this important precaution and you will have pictures to remember.
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FEATURES/ SPECI FICATIONS
Type : 35mm single-lens reflex camera Picture format: 24mm x 36mm (J5mm format) Lens mount: Nikon F bayonet mount Lens: Nikkor 50mm f/2, 50mm f/1.4 or 55mm f/1.2 as standard. More than 50 Nikkor interchangeable lenses are available. Shutter: Metal focal-plane shutter with vertical (downward) movement; speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec., plus B. SynchronIzation: Automatic MX switchover with shutter speed setting. Hot-shoe contact with safety switch and threaded synch terminal. Range of synch: M, FP - 1/1000 -1/250 sec., 1/30 -1 sec.
and B MF - 1/30 -1 sec. and B
X - 1/125 -1 sec. and B Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism; focusing screen consists of matte Fresnel field with central microprism/split-image rangefinder (K-type). Reflex mirror: Instant return mirror; independent mirror lock-up control. Exposure meter: Through-the-lens CdS meter, center-weighted at full aperture. Powered by a single 1.5 V silver-oxide battery. Needle visible in finder and atop the body; plus and. minus markings provided. Couples with both diaphragm and shutter speed dial. Metering range: EV3 - EV17 (e.g., f/1.4, 1/4 sec. f/11, 1/1000 sec. at ASA 100 with 50mm f/1.4 lens); ASA range 12 -1600; aperture coupling range f/1.2 - f/32. Film-advance lever: Single-stroke winding lever with 200 stand-off angle and 1350 winding angle. Lever also serves as meter on-off switch.
Frame counter: Additive type with automatic reset to "S"; two frames before "0". Rewinding: Crank type. Depth-of-field preview: Preview button provided. Weight: 750g (without lens) Dimensions: 148mm x 96mm x 54mm
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