Nikon N4004s Manuel d'utilisateur

Nikon INSTRUCTION MANUAL

LOADING FILM 7 Slide down camera back lock release Insert film cartridge. to open camera back. 10 • ••••••••••••••••••••••• • Use only OX-coded

Check to make sure film is positioned properly, with no slack. Close camera back and confirm lock-release snaps closed. Fully depress shutter rel

BASIC SHOOTING The Nikon N4004s offers both auto and manual focusing. It also gives you three auto exposure modes-program auto, aperture-priority

16 Position the viewfinder focus brackets on the main subject. Lightly press the shutter release button. Confirm the green focus indicator LED. and t

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• : Flash shooting with built·in TTL flash : • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1. Push flash lock rele

REWINDING FILM The film advance stops auto-matically at the end of the roll. Then, the self-timer indicator LED lights up for a few seconds and the

FOCUS,---------------------------------------------AUTOFOCUS In autofocus mode, the shutter cannot be Taking Pictures with an Off· Center Main Subjec

Autofocusing with AF Illuminator II existing light is insufficient lor autolocus operation: 1. Mount Nikon Autolocus Speed light S8·24/S8·23/S8-22/ S8

MANUAL FOCUS WITH ELECTRONIC FOCUSING CONFIRMATION 1. Set focus mode selector to M (manual). If the lens in use has an A-M switch, set the switch to

MANUAL FOCUS USING CLEAR MATTE FIELD 1. Set the focus mode selector to M (manual). 2. Focus subject using the clear matte field. 19

~------------------CONTENTS------------------~ FOREWORD ... ... ... . ... 3 NOMENCLATURE ... ... ... ... . ... 4-6 BASIC

SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS Autofocus operation and electronic focusing confirmation depend upon the general lighting of the scene, subject contr

3) Subject with no v~rtical lines Turn the camera sideways to focus, or focus manually. You may also select autofocus, then focus on another subject

EXPOSURE-----------------------------------------Exposure control consists of two parts-aperture control and shutter speed control. The aperture work

PROGRAM AUTO EXPOSURE MODE Program auto is the easiest exposure mode to use, since it controls both aperture and shutter operation. The microcompute

SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE This mode lets you choose shutter speeds manually, so you can freeze the action with sharp, clear outlines usin

3. Look inside viewfinder and lightly press the shutter release button. 4. When the exposure indicator LED lights up, fully depress the shutter rel

APERTURE-PRIORITY EXPOSURE MODE The microcomputer in the N4004s automatically selects the correct shutter speed to match the aperture you set. This

3. Look inside viewfinder and lightly press shutter release button. 4. When the exposure indicator LED lights up, fully depress the shutter releas

MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE In manual exposure mode, both shutter ,----------------, speed and aperture can be set manually according to the desired effect.

4. Rotate either shutter speed dial or aperture dial until exposure indicator LED lights up . 5. Fully depress the shutter release button. •••••••••

~--------FOREWORD--------~ Thank you for purchasing this Nikon product. We hope you enjoy the Nikon N4004s, and we're sure it will make photogr

EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM Advanced Automatic Exposure Control wit.h Nikon's Exclusive Multi-Sensor Metering System The automatic exposure control

~~~ Activate Built-in Rec~mmen~ed: YES Flash (~r optional --~ev 5peedhght 5B-24, f---not? 5B-23, 5B-22, 5B-20 etc.) NO Activate Built-in Flash (or op

Multi·Sensor Vs. Centerweighted Metering In scenes with both very bright and very dark areas, these two metering systems produce varying results. For

Outdoor backlit subject Front-lit subject Centerweighted metering Centerweighted metering 33

4. Small dark subjects against a bright background A subject significantly smaller than anyone of the multi-sensor areas may not be recognized and i

5. Sunset scenes When you want to emphasize a dramatic sunset, but don't want the Decision Master System to lighten the scene for dark fore·

Centerweighted Metering for Special Exposure Situations AEl (Auto Exposure lock) Button 1. Center main subject inside viewfinder or move in closer. 3

Manual Exposure Mode 1. Center main subject inside viewfinder, and lightly press the shutter release button. 2. Adjust the shutter speed and aperture

Balanced Fill-Flash Photography with Multi·Sensor Metering System Other automatic fill-flash systems do not consider background lighting. Although the

Here's how it works. In program, aperture-priority or shutter-priority auto exposure mode, metering system of the N4004s automatically detects s

NOMENCLATURE Focusing ring Distance scale window Focal length scale Aperture indexes Aperture ring Meter coupling ridge Flash head Self·timer indicato

FLASHPHOTOGRAPHY--------------------------------When existing light is insufficient for normal shooting or when shooting a dark subject against a br

shutter speed dial is set at from 1/125 to 1/2000 sec., the shutter is automatically set to 11100 sec., and if set below 1/60 sec., the shutter operat

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY USING EXTERNAL SPEEDLIGHT The accessory shoe of the N4004s enables you to directly mount Nikon dedicated electronic flash (speedl

The following instructions are for programmed TTL auto and TTL auto flash shooting only. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • Usable film spe

SHUTTER SPEED-FLASH MODE COMBINATIONS FOR EACH EXPOSURE MODE Aperture Shutter Exposure mode Shutter diat speed Auto flash mode diat setting Program

SELF·TIMER----------------------------------------1. Compose picture and confirm focus and exposure. 3. To cancel self·timer after activating, press b

CAMERA CARE TIPS-----------------1. Never touch the reflex mirror. focusing screen or AF contacts. Remove dust with a blower brush. 7. Clean the vi

4. Do not leave the camera in an excessively hot place. 9. Do not lubricate the camera. 5. If the camera is exposed to rain or mist, or after sho

NOTES ON BATTERIES----------------1. When not using the camera for a long period, remove batteries. 4. Do not throw used batteries into a fire. 48 2.

LENSES---------------------------------------------Nikon N4004s is designed for autofocus photography with AF Nikkor lenses (except AF-Nikkor lenses f

[[QJ] Eyepiece cover DK-5 Flash lock-release buttons Shutter speed dial Dial lock-release button Shutter release button Accessory shoe Film rewind but

Lens Compatibility Focusing Exposure Control Autolocus Manual w/electronic Manual Program Shutter-priority Aperture-priority Manual focusing confirm

ACCESSORY COMPATIBILITY------ -------The following accessories cannot be used with the Nikon N4004s. * Cords that connect to sync terminal * Accessor

EXPOSUREVALUE(EV)------------------------------Exposure consists of shutter control and aperture control. The N4004s olfers a range of speeds from 1

EV chart with 50 mm fl1.4 lens ASA/ ISO 12 ASA/ISO 25 I ASA/ISO 50 ASA/ISO 100 ASA/ISO 200 ASA/ISO 400 ASA/ ISO 800 ASA/ ISO 1600 ASA/ ISO 3200 ~ 1

GLOSSARY------------------------------------------AEL (Auto Exposure Lock): AEL is recommended for shooting small dark subjects against a bright backg

Guide numbers: The number given to a flashbulb or electronic speedlight unit to indicate its power. A guide number may be quoted in meters or feet

SPECIFICATIONS------------------Type of camera Picture format Lens mount Lens Focus modes Autofocus Autofocus detection system Autofocus detection ran

Shutter speeds Step less speeds from 1/2000 to 1 sec. on program auto and aperture-priority auto ; lithium niobate oscillator-con-trolled discrete

Flash synchronization Flash indication Autofocus flash photography Power source 58 Automatically set to 1/100sec. in program auto or aperture-priorit

VIEWFINDER INFORMATION--------------Exposure mode Program auto I Shutter·priority auto I Aperture·priority auto Manual . Iights up In focus Focus ind

Inside Viewfinder 12mm·dia. central area Clear matte field Focus brackets Focus indicator LED Exposure indicator LEOs Flash ready·light Film sprocket

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BASIC OPERATION------------------MOUNTING THE LENS Twist lens counterclockwise until it securely clicks into place. •••••••••••••••••••••••• • The N4

INSTALLING BATTERIES 3 Open the battery chamber lid by sliding the lock release. 8 Install four fresh AA-type batteries Close the battery cham

CHECKING BATTERY POWER 6 ~-----------Exposure indicator LED(s) lights up or blinks if power is sufficient, and stays on approx. 8 sec. after you ta