Nikon F4 Manuel d'utilisateur

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High Speed Battery Pack MB-21 Grip portion (MB-21G) Battery holder (MS-21) Shutter release button lock lever Bottom portion (MB-21B) Shutter release

REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES The following accessories except AR-3 and AR-7 can be used with Nikon High Speed Battery Pack MB-21 or External Power

Nikon Intervalometer MT-2 For unmanned time-lapse photography or work sampling. Quartz-controlled MT-2 provides either 2 sec. or 16 sec. delay shutter

CAMERA CARE TIPS------------------1. Avoid touching the reflex mirror or focusing screen. Remove dust with a blower brush. 7. Clean the viewfinder e

4. Avoid leaving the camera in an excessively hot place. 9. Do not lubricate the camera. 5. Keep the camera away from water or excessive moisture. W

NOTES ON BATTERIES----------------~ 1. When not using the camera for a long period, remove batteries. )( 6. Do not throw used batteries into a fir

3. Compared with regular batteries, NiCd batteries provide greater effi-ciencyat low temperatures. Before charging NiCd batteries, throughly read the

SPECIFICATIONS-------------------Type of camera Integral-motor 35mm single-lens Exposure metering Matrix Metering (with Multi-Meter reflex Finder DP-

Shutter speeds Lithium niobate oscillator-controlled; controlled from 1/8000 to 30 sec. steplessly in PH, P or A mode; set from 1/8000 to 4 sec. in

Frame counter Two additive types provided - on top of camera and inside viewfinder (LCD) Film rewind Choice of automatic or manual; au-tomatically

Checking battery power Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight (body only) Battery power is sufficient if view-finder LCD appears when shutter release button is l

Battery Pack MB-20 Battery chamber Release lever 11

110 For multiple flash photography using Nikon Speed lights, if the electric current in the sync circuit exceeds a cer-tain level, you may not b

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Lens (AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4) Infrared compensation index Distance/aperture index Focusing ring Distance scale window Distance scale Depth-of-field in

OPERATION-------------------------------------------MOUNTING THE LENS Remove body cap and front and rear lens caps. Twist lens counterclockwise unt

INSTALLING BATIERIES With High Speed Battery Pack MB-21 r--~~~~::--l 2 Remove grip (MB-21G) by rotating grip release lever counterclockwise (to € )

5 Slide battery holder back into base until it locks into place. Attach grip to camera body and turn release lever clockwise until it stops. e To rem

With Battery Pack MB-20 Rotate battery pack release lever counterclockwise (to e ), and remove battery pack. Attach battery pack to camera body and t

At temperatures around 20°C (68°F), AA-type alkaline-manga-nese batteries give the highest overall performance, including faster advance rates and a

With Battery Pack MB-20 To switch camera on: while pressing lock release, turn film advance mode selector from L (lock) position to S, CH, Cl, Cs o

If the shutter does not operate and display does not appear in the viewfinder, batteries are exhausted or improperly loaded. • The batteries opera

CONTENTS--------------~--------------------------FOREWORD ... . ... 4 NOMENCLATURE ... ... . ... 5-

LOADING FILM 1 ~~f~~.::I!. -.. ' ' ~ I , '/~ / () " . , ,,,, "/ : With OX-coded film, while pressing lock release, set

Pull film leader across to red film index mark. Check to ensure film is properly posi-tioned with no slack, and close camera back. Fully depress

FUNCTION SETIING Focus mode: Set focus mode selector to M (Manual Focus), S (Single Servo Autofocus) or C (Continuous Servo Autofocus). For details

SHOOTING Position viewfinder focus brackets on main subject. 2 c ~. ~ \ \ I~' I / In the manual focus mode, turn the lens focusing ring un

2 !~. \ 'I ,;, 'I :IVI r I In the autofocus mode, position autofocus sensor area on subject, lightly press shutter release button and conf

Viewfinder Focusing Screen (B-type screen supplied as standard) Manual focusing is accomplished using either the clear matte field (focus until you

REWINDING FILM Film advance stops automatically at end of roll, and red LED lights up. 26 Power rewind Turn film rewind levers (R1) and (R2), whil

Manual rewind To rewind film manually, pull out film rewind lever (R1), lift film rewind crank and turn it in the direction of the arrow until th

CONTROLS IN DETAIL-----------------FILM SPEED DIAL The F4 offers two ways to set film speed, depending on film in use. OX-Coded Film While pressin

Manual Film Speed Setting While pressing the lock release, set the film speed dial to the film's ISO number. 8 10 16 20 32 40 64 80 125 The s

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 79-85 Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash in Each Exposure Mode. 80-81 Matrix Balanced Fill-F

FILM ADVANCE MODES The F4 has four automatic film advance modes. Single-frame shooting (S) Fully depressing the shutter release button takes one pic

With High Speed With Battery Pack Battery Pack MB-21 MB-20 I CH 5.7 Irames per second 4.0 Ips I CL 3.4 Ips' 3.3 Ips' I Cs 1.0 Ips 0.8 I

FOCUS MODES The advanced autofocus system of the F4 works even under extremely low-light conditions - as low as EV minus 1. The Electronic Rangefinde

3. Keeping shutter release button lightly pressed, rotate lens focusing ring manually and watch focus indicator LEOs inside the viewfinder. elf ~

Manual Focus Using Clear Matte Field 34 1. Set focus mode selector to M (manual). 2. Focus on subject using clear matte field.

Autofocus The F4 provides two autofocus modes - Single Servo Autofocus (S) and Continuous Servo Autofocus (C). Single Servo Autofocus (S) In Single S

3. Lightly press shutter release button to start Autofocus function. -In continuous shooting (CH, Cl , Cs) with the autofocus mode set to Single Ser

Focus Tracking When shooting a moving subject, with the focus mode set to Continuous Servo Autofocus and the film advance mode to Low-Speed Continu

3. Lightly press shutter release button to start Focus Tracking. 38 4. Confirm both arrows (~ ... ) appear in the viewfinder, then fully depress s

Taking Pictures with Main Subject Off-Center Single Servo Autofocus 2. Confirm in-focus indicator LED appears in the viewfinder. 1. Position focus b

4 ---------------FOREWORD--------------~ Thank you for purchasing the F4. We're sure it will make photography more exciting and rewarding than e

Continuous Servo Autofocus Use AF-L (Autofocus Lock) button. 2. Keeping shutter release button lightly pressed, confirm in-focus indicator LED app

- With the AF-L button depressed, focus will be locked even if you remove your finger from the shutter release button. -AF-L button can also be u

Autofocus with Optional Autofocus Speedlights Although the F4's autofocus works at lighting levels as low as EV minus 1, performance may vary dep

Freeze Focus The optional Nikon Multi-Control Back MF-23 or 250-Exp. Multi-Control Back MF-24, when attached to the F4, offers a Freeze Focus functi

EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEMS The F4 features three types of exposure metering systems-Matrix, 60/40 Center-Weighted and Spot Metering. When using the

Sensitivity of Center-Weighted Metering Center-Weighted Metering ( Ce) ) Choose Center-Weighted Metering when you want to base exposure on either A

Metering System Selection Set the metering system selector to either Matrix, Center-Weighted or Spot Metering, and confirm respective mark appears

Center-Weighted Metering Spot Metering ® ® • • 47

EXPOSURE MODES The F4 offers Manual (M), two Programmed Auto (PH, P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S) and Aperture-Priority Auto (A) Expo-sure modes. 48 Ma

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NOMENCLATURE CPU contacts Aperture coupling lever Self-timer indicator LED Mirror lockup lever Depth-of-field preview button AF-UAE-L simultaneous loc

• • 50 With Multi-Meter Finder DP-20 (e) Correct exposure ,-0':' C • I . = • . = • Overexposure by 1-2/3 EV C • !.. : Underexposure by

Programmed Auto Exposure Modes (PH, P) Programmed auto operation is ideal for quick operation and is the simplest method for exposure control. Toget

1. Set lens to its minimum aperture (largest I·number). 52 With AF Nikkor lenses, lock lens aperture ring at its mini-mum setting. (See lens in

With Multi-Meter Finder Correct exposure. F I::, p • Overexposure; use film with a lower ISO speed or use Nikon NDfilter. F L'-I P • Underexp

Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode (S) This mode lets you choose shutter speeds manually. Use a fast shutter speed to stop action, or create motion

1. Set lens to minimum aperture setting (largest I-number), With AF Nikkor lenses, lock lens aperture ring at minimum setting, 3. Lightly press sh

With Multi-Meter Finder sl Correct exposure ( l-l : ) sl Overexposure; select higher shutter speed or use Nikon ND filter. (L ,:, ) sl Underexposure;

Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode (A) This mode operates with all Nikon lenses. When used with any optical system such as Reflex lens, microsco

1. Set lens to desired I-number by rotating lens aperture ring. 2. Lightly press shutter release button and conlirm exposure. 58 Shutter speed is c

Stop-Down Exposure Metering For lenses and other systems without automatic diaphragms When the automatic diaphragm ring does not couple with the met

Film advance mode index Shutter speed dial lock release Viewfinder illuminator switch Finder release lever Camera back lock lever Film speed dial loc

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In Automatic Exposure Modes AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock) Button 60 2. Center main subject inside viewfinder or move in closer. 1. S

4. While lightly pressing shutter release button, press AE-L button and hold in. 5. Recompose and shoot. I-,:,c@ 1' _ _ , ,-, ,-, I - While exp

® Exposure Compensation Dial Using the exposure compensation dial, you can compensate exposure within the range of ±2EV in 1/3 EV increments. Whil

(In Center-Weighted Metering) Examples: ----",' +2EV ±OEV -2/3EV Without compensation +2EV compensation 63

In Manual Exposure Mode 1. Set exposure mode to Manual 2. Center main subject inside viewfinder, and lightly press (M). shutter release button.

• Ce)(:E ) c = • 4. Confirm shutter speed and aperture in the viewfinder. 5. Recompose and shoot. 65

Auto Exposure Bracketing By attaching the optional Nikon Multi-Control Back MF-23 or 250-Exp. Multi-Control Back MF-24 to the F4, you can take adva

SHUTIER SPEED DIAL '=-.5 $ 1~ ;' y -'a\t~~~o;. • ~;f ~\. 2000 ~... S 400%,,/ .,. " I 600 ~ + ... "' .. '"&apo

T Setting On "T," the shutter stays open until the shutter speed dial is rotated to another setting, making the setting ideal for reall

DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON II !-'"-I' ~ /1 , ~ ~ -. j f -~ '" "" • :l~ 0 AF-L :0 • .r r When a lens with an aut

(R2) lock button Film take-up spool Film rewind lever (R2) Camera back hinge release Film speed dial Camera strap eyelet Camera strap eyelet Film c

METER COUPLING LEVER Before mounting a non-AI Nikkor lens, be sure to push the meter coupling lever release button and set the meter coupling lev

MIRROR LOCKUP LEVER A highly efficient, tungsten-alloy shutter balancer is incorporat-ed in the shutter unit. The balancer operates during shutter ope

SELF-TIMER Using the 10-sec. self-timer activates autofocus and light meter operation. 1. While pressing the lock release, set film advance mode

MULTIPLE EXPOSURE LEVER As the name indicates, multiple exposures are two or more exposures of one or more subjects on the same frame. 1. Pull the

ALTERNATIVE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON A shutter release button is provided at the bottom of the High Speed Battery Pack MB-21. This is convenient for v

SYNC TERMINAL A separate sync terminal is provided on the F4. It accepts all standard PC-type plug-in sync cords, and is threaded for use with a Ni

MULTI-METER FINDER DP-20 ~ .,' I Nikon The Multi-Meter Finder DP-20 is the F4's standard finder. 76 To remove the finder, push the view-fi

Diopter Adjustment Knob This knob enables near- or farsighted photographers to adjust eyepiece diopter within a continuous range of from -3 to +1. Pu

Exposure Compensation Dial for Interchangeable Focusing Screens 8ecause the light metering system is incorporated in the finder, it may be necessa

FLASHPHOTOGRAPHV--------------------------------Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash in daylight Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash at night Nikon dedicated electronic

Multi-Meter Finder DP-20 Accessory shoe Eyepiece shutter lever Viewfinder eyepiece LCD illumination window (finder side) 8 M selector Compensation v

Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash in Each Exposure Mode In Programmed Auto (PH, P) modes, the sync speed of In Shutter-Priority Auto (5) mode, you can choose

In Aperture-Priority Auto (A) mode, you select aperture and the camera selecls a suitable sync speed, within a range of 1/60 to 1/250 sec. (at any

Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash With the system set to Matrix, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash is avai lable. Based on a combination of general scene brigh

Standard TTL Flash In this mode, although exposure for the background is metered by each metering system, flash output level is not determined automa

Rear-Curtain Sync Flash Photography When using the Nikon SB-24, you can synchronize the flash to the instant just before the rear (second) curtain

Multiple Flash Photography A number of Nikon speedlights can be used for TIL multiple flash photography, each linked to the F4 via TIL remote or TI

LENSES---------------------------------------------With AF-Nikkor lenses (except AF Nikkor lenses for F3AF) or some other lenses in combination with

1 With maxim um aperture faster than fl3.5, use TC-16A Autofocus Converter. Incompatible with maximum aperture of fl3.5 or slower. 2 With maximu

ACCESSORIES----------------------------------------INTERCHANGEABLE VIEWFINDERS In addition to the standard Multi-Meter Finder DP-20, the F4 accepts v

6X High-Magnification Finder DW-21 For critical high-magnification close-up work and photomicro-graphy. Its sophisticated optical system provides a c

VIEWFINDER INFORMATION ADR (Aperture Direct-Readout) Frame counter Exposure compensation value Body side display [ ~~--~----------~ Focus brackets Fi

INTERCHANGEABLE FOCUSING SCREENS Nikon offers you a choice of 13 inter-changeable focusing screens. The advanced B-type BriteView screen is supplied w

Focusing Screen Selector Guide Type B Type U Type F Type C 8 Matte/Fresnel field with 5mm-dia, an d 12mm-dia, reference circles and focus brackets, G

POWER SOURCES Nikon External Power Regulator MB-22 The MB-22 consists of the grip portion MB-21G, in common with the MB-21, and the bottom portio

OPTIONAL SPEEDLIGHTS Nikon Speedlight SB-24 The powerful 88-24 with built-in AF illuminator provides vari-ous balanced fill-flash capabilities. In a

OPTIONAL CAMERA BACKS Nikon Multi-Control Back MF-23 The Multi-Control Back MF-23 enables the imprinting of any of the following data: date, time,

Nikon Data Back MF-22 A compact alternative to the MF-23. It will either imprint the data desired - year/month/day, day/hour/minute (24-hour clock),

VIEWING ACCESSORIES The F4's standard, supplied Multi-Meter Finder DP-20 accepts the following accessories. Nikon Eyepiece Correction Lenses Fiv

Nikon Eyepiece Magnifier OG-2 Provides 2x magnification of the central portion of the finder image with Eyepiece Adapter DK-1. Eyesight adjustment pr

CLOSE-UP ACCESSORIES Nikon Auto Extension Rings Compact and lightweight, Nikon Auto Extension Rings slide on and off your camera in seconds for a w

Nikon Repro-Copy Outfit PF-4 Enables you to make high-quality photographic copies of photographs, illustrations, drawings or diagrams. 'With Niko