Nikon fe2 Manuel d'utilisateur

INSTRUCTION MANUALCourtesy of Sandro lerovanteDistributed by WWW.LENSINC.NET

II ir'III B mQ Advance the film with the film advance leverPull out and wind the film advance lever, making sure the perforations on both film ed

BASIC OPERATION —continued40 cameraback.Snap the camera back shut.4 ^ Take p film slack.“ * “ Fold out the film rewind crank ® and rotate it

•4 o Make blank exposures until the framecounter 59 reaches frame “1,”The film advance lever doubles as a shutter release button lock: to unlock the s

BASIC OPERATION —continuedLe.4 e Check battery power.While looking through the viewfinder after switching the exposure meter on, if the black me

4 ^ Set the lens aperture.* Turn the lens aperture ring @ until the desired f-number is opposite the aperture/distance index on the lens. The selec

BASIC OPERATION —continued3 -4P2000100050025060301584212 4 8IQ Compose and focus on the subject.The FE2 is provided with the Type K2 focusing screen a

(A) Split-image focusing(B) Microprism focusing(C) Matte field focusingOut of focusOut of focusIn focusIn focusOut of focusIn focusDistributed by WWW.

BASIC OPERATION —continued^0 n 2000 1000 500 25060301582I1AQ Take the photograph.Look through the viewfinder and depress the shutter release button ha

O A Push the film advance lever backinto place.After the last exposure has been made, the film advance lever won’t move. Then push the film advance le

BASIC OPERATION —continuedOÆ Rewind the film.Fold out the film rewind crank and turn it gently in the direction of thé arrow until you feel an in

NOMENCLATURE1 Shulter speed/mode selector locking button2 Shutter release button3, Shutter release fingerguard 4 Neckstrap eyelet Depth-of-field previ

IMPORTANT!The Nikon FE2 is an Al-type (Automatic Maximum Aperture Indexing) camera which performs full-aperture metering with Al-type lenses

CONTROLSDETAILShutter Speed/Mode Selector Dial SThe Nikon FE2 offers aperture-priority automatic mode operation and manual control of all shutter spe

A (Auto)M250B(Bulb)M250 (Mechanical—1/250 sec.):At this setting, the shutter operates mechanically at 1/250 sec.; this is used when the battery is exh

CONTROLSDETAIL —continued67Exposure indicationsThe exposure indications appearing on the shutter speed/mode scale at the left-hand side of the viewfin

Automatic exposure photography aperture priority shootingWith the FE2 set at A, you select the f/stop and the electronically controlled nnetering circ

CONTROLSDETAIL —continuedPossible picture blurWrOverexposure200°100050025012560301584212Underexposure2000lOOO50025012560301584212When the nneter needl

Manual exposure photographyManual operation allows you to shoot at your choice of any combination of f/stop and sixteen speeds on the camera

CONTROLSDETAIL —‘ContinuedMBShooting on manual1) Turn the shutter speed/mode selector dial to any of sixteen numbered settings or set the f/stop you d

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CONTROLSDETAIL —continuedStop-Down Exposure MeasurementStop-down exposure measurement must be made whenever the aperture ring of the lens

Depth-of-field indicators# Aperture/distance scale index ® Infrared focusing index# Meter coupling shoe'W Meter coupling ridge@ Monitor

EV Range of the CameraThe camera’s meter may be used only within the shutter speed range covered by the exposure value (EV) range of the meter, which

CONTROLS DETAIL —continuedHow to read the EV chartSection A of the chart shows the usable EV range depending on the lens’ maximum aperture in full-ape

EV ChartSection A Working ApertureSection DASA/ISOCorsjoOOoocnoo̻OoOONJOcooOO00oO(T5N0cnN)654321 0-1-276543210-18765432 1 09876543 2 1in9 876543 2111

CONTROLSDETAIL —continuedShutter Release Button iThe shutter release button activates the exposure meter. When the film advance lever is in the flush

pFilm Advance Lever @The film advance lever also functions to lock the shutter release button. The shutter release button lock is released when you mo

CONTROLSDETAIL —continued" S',ASA/ISO Film Speed Dial ®The scale on the ASA/ISO dial has settings for speeds from ASA/ISO 12 to 4000. Two l

Exposure CompensationWhen the overall scene is unusually light or dark in tone or there is a substantial difference in contrast between the main subje

Suggested Applications for Exposure Compensation+ 2 white background, snow scene +1 white background occupying half of viewing area-1 spotlighted subj

CONTROLSDETAIL —continuedTo operate, press the lock button and turn the dial until the desired compensation value click stops opposite the

Memory lock lever iAnother way to make exposure compensation is to use the memory lock lever. When there is a substantial difference

Distance scale (5ì;Focusing ring #Lens mounting ring ®Aperture ringAperture scaleAperture-direct-readout scale #Shutter speed/mode index wMultiple exp

CONTROLSDETAIL —continuedDepth >of-Field Preview LeverWhen a lens with an automatic diaphragm is used, the image in the viewfinder is viewed with t

I иh. ^ =J Jr^. ^. * r&^ '?»' .ÏÏJ\Lens set at f/1.4 Only main subject is in focus.Lens set at f/16Most objects near to far are in f

CONTROLSDETAIL —continuedMultiple Exposure Lever ®A multiple exposure is defined as a picture of different subjectsor two or more shots of the same su

Self-Timer Lever S)This device is useful in taking self-portraits or when you want to include yourself with other people. Set the self-timer

CONTROLSDETAIL —continuedInfrared Focusing IndexWhen you shoot infrared film, note that the plane of sharpest focus is slightly farther away than

CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHYClose-Up PhotographyNikon has a vast array of accessories for entering the exciting world of close-up photography:1) Close-Up Lens

CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY—continuedDuplication Work and PhotomicrographyIn copy work, slide duplication, and photomicrography, you cannot obtain cor

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHYAn electronic flash unit is convenient not only for night and dim- light shooting but also as a supplementary light to fill

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY—continuedThe FE2, provided only with an X-contact for synchronization, synchronizes with the speedlight when the shutter spe

Accessory Shoe erLocated at the top of the pentaprism viewfinder, the hot shoe allows direct mounting of the Nikon Speedlight SB-15, SB-16B, SB-18

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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY—continuedViewfinder Ready-Light IWhen the Nikon FE2 is used together with Nikon Speedlights such as the SB-15, SB-16B, SB-18, SB-20,

Nikon FE2/flash unit combination chartFlash unitConnectionCamera’s ready-light indicationShutter speed automatically switched to 1/250 sec.Usable flas

ACCESSORIESInterchangeable Focusing ScreensThree different types of focusing screens are usable with the Nikon FE2. The Type K2 screen comes with the

Focusing Screen Selector GuideTypeName/styleFeatures^y//À^K2B2Split-image range- finder/microprism systemMatte systemHorizontal and vertical line etc

ACCESSORIEScontinuedElectronic Flash UnitsNikon offers four electronic flash units which mount directly on the camera’s accessory shoe and featur

Motor Drive MD-12The use of a motor drive unit v^ith the FE2 enables automatic film advance when the unit's trigger button is pressed. In additi

ACCESSORIEScontinuedData Back MF-16To keep track of when photos were taken, the FE2 accepts the slim, lightweight Data Back MF-16 which attaches in pl

Anti-Cold Battery Pack DB-2In cold weather, use the Anti-Cold Battery Pack DB-2, which accepts two AA-type batteries, as an alternative power supply t

ACCESSORIEScontinuedRight-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-3Screws onto the viewfinder eyepiece to provide a viewfinder image at a 90° angle to the

FiltersMade of optical glass produced in Nikon’s own glassworks, Nikon filters allow you to balance the light to match your film or to create

FOREWORDCongratulations! You now own the fastest SLR camera on the market today. With a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000 sec., you can halt the mos

ACCESSORIEScontinuedCamera CasesSemi-soft cases, such as the CF-27, CF-28, CF-29 and CF-28A are available. The CF-27 case accommodates the FE2 mounted

TIPS ON BATTERY USE• Keep batteries away from infants and small children. In case a battery is accidentally swallowed, call a doctor immediat

TIPS ON CAMERA CAREAlthough the FE2 is a tough and durable camera, bear in mind that it is a precision optical instrument, and that careless or

Clean metallic parts with a blower brush or with a soft dry cloth.Clean glass surfaces such as the lens or the finder eyepiece with

SPECIFICATIONSType of cameraUsable film: Picture format: Lens mount: Lens available:Shutter:Shutter speedsViewfinder:Viewfinder displayFocusing screen

Exposure compensation dial:Film speed range:Film winding:Frame counter:Film rewind:Depth-of-field preview:Camera back:Tripod socket: Dimensions (body

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BASIC OPERATIONi| Remove the battery clip.Turn the camera upside down and use a coin to unscrew the battery clip lid :65; in a counterclockwise direct

^ Mount the lens.Place the lens on the camera, lining up the aperture/distance index on the lens with the lens mounting index on the camer

BASIC OPERATION —continuedg Install the film cartridgerPosition the film cartridge in the film cartridge chamber (153 with the film leader