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Nomenclature

Film caftridgechamber cover

Focus mode selector P. 22 lock releaseP. 20

Lens releasebutton
P.18

Camera strap
eyelet
Command Dial
P.45

AF-Assist Illuminator/
Self-timer/Red-Eye
Reductionlamp
PP.40. 59. 63 Shutter releasebutton P. 17

Built-inSpeedlightP.30, Power switch P. 16

Accessories OptionalRemote
ControlUnit ML-L1

Eyepiececap DK-S (page 62)

1 . Transmitter
2. Shutter releasebutton
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Print type lever P. 26 Rubber eyecup DK-11 P. 62

Speedlight lock-releaselever Finder eyepiece P. 62

P.30
Diopter adjustment lever
P.62

Film cartridge
mode dial P.24 chamber cover P. 20

Batterychamber
cover
lockrelease
P.16

LCD panel P. 4 BatterychamberP.16

Hatch cover Tripod socket

Insidethe hatch
Mid-roll rewind/SEl (select)button pp. 38, 53

DATE/T/SeIf -t im er/Rem ote ADJ (adjust)/Flashsync mode button

control button PP.54, 59, 60 PP.53, 64

Exposurecompensation
button P. 51 Language button P. 57

Title button P. 57

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LCDPanelAlieurfinder
Display

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2
HHHH:FH.H
3
fll
4 10
5 11
6 12
1. Shutter speed/date 7. Aperture/date
2. Data recording (page 54) 8. Title (page 57)
3. Battery power (page 17) 9. Language (page 57)
4. Flash sync mode (page 63) 10. Frame counter/exposurecompensatioJr
5. Self-timer(page 59) value (pages 21, 51)
6. Film cartridge(page 21) 11. Exposurecompensation(page 51)
12. Remote control (page 60)

il0TE:AboutLCD
. At high temperaturesof 60"C (140'F) or above, the display turns black, making it
impossibleto read. lt returns to normal when the temperaturedrops to 20"C (68"R.
o At temperaturesbelow freezing,the LCD's response time slows; when the temperature
rises. it returns to normal.

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3
4

1. Exposurecompensation mark 4. Focus indicator (page 27)

(page51)
5. Flash recommended/ready-light
2. Shutter speed (page 30)
3. Aperture 6. Focus brackets (page 27)

' The print type selected in the illustrationabove is

wide-vision (H) (V:H = 9:16 aspect ratio).

' Rotate the print type lever to select print type H,

P or C; the viewfinderdisplay changes
accordingly.

(P)printtype(V:H
Panorama = 1:3aspect
ratio) (C)printtype(V:H
Classic = 2:3aspect
ratio)
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lntroduction
Thankyou for purchasingthe Nikon PRONEAS camera.We are sure that you will
enjoy usingthis cameraand that it will make photographya bigger part of your life.
Beforeusingyour PRONEAS camera,be sure to read this manualthoroughly.Also,
we recommendthat you keep this manualhandy.

I Main featuresof the PRONEAS:

o The Nikon PRONEAS employsthe AdvancedPhoto System,making it
possiblefor you to enjoy both the porlabilityof a compact cameraand the
exciting features offered by an SLR camera.
r The individualexposuremodes are displayedon the exposuremode dial for
one-touchchangingof modes and quick set-up for advancedpicture-taking.
o The PRONEAS's new Auto-ServoAF is so advancedthat it can detect whether
a subject is stationaryor moving,and also detects direction.Accordingto the
detectedinformation,it automaticallychoosesto lock focus or activatefocus
tracking-either way, you're assured autofocusingthat works fast, accurately,
and easily.

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lTake trial shots
Taketrial shots beforeshootingat importantoccasionslike weddingsor
graduations

I Have Nikon spot check your camera regularly

Nikon recommendsthat you have your cameraservicedby an authorizeddealer
or service center at least once every two years.

lUsing your camera correctly

The Nikon PRONEAS's performancehas been optimizedfor use with Nikon
brand accessories.Accessoriesmade by other manufacturersmay not meet
Nikon'scriteriafor specifications,and nonconformingaccessoriescould damage
the PRONEAS's components.Nikon cannot guaranteethe pRONEAS's
pedormancewhen it is used with accessoriesby makersother than Nikon.
The Nikon PRONEAS cameraemploysthe AdvancedPhoto System(lx2a0).
1X240camerasare identifiedby the b symbol.

Advanced Photo System provides the following features:

ffi Film loadingis extremelysimple,and the film statuscan be confirmedvia the

VisualExposureIndicator(VEl).Mid-RollChangeis also possible.
o with lx24ofilmyoudon'thaveto pulloutthefirmreader.
r Fourtypesof VisualExposure Indicators
on thefilmcartridge
enableyouto determine
film
status-unexposed,partially
exposed, fullyexposedor processed.
' Mid-Roll Change (page 39) enables you to rewind film before you reach
the end of the roll,
then use the partially exposed film (used in this camera or another Nikon lX24O camera)
agarn.

ffi Threeprint types are availableon the same film.

' Wide-vision
with9:16aspectratio,panoramawith1:3or classicwith2:3printtypescan
be selected.

(H)printtype
Wide-vision
(9:16aspect
ratio)

(P)printtype(1:3aspect
Panorama ratio) (C)printtype
Classic
(2:3aspectratio)
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I Date/timeand provided short messages can be imprinted
o Messages (asmanyas 30 in up to 12languages),
as wellas thedateandtime,canbe
imprinted
on thepicture.

I For processingand printing lX24Ofilms

Werecommend bringingyourlX24Ofilmcartridge
to a photofinisher
displaying
the
"certifiedPhotofinisher
Mark"signfor processing
andprinting.

ffiD*
CertifiedPhotofinisherMark

certified photofinishers offer the following services

. Threedifferentprint types
Classic(C),wide-vision(H)and panorama(p) types are available.

o Data printing
See page 53.

o Index Prints
Positiveimages of all exposed frames are printed on one sheet.

. NegativeReturnin Cartridge(NRIC)
Your negativesare returned insidethe cartridgefor easy storage.

For furtherdetails,ask your certifiedphotofinisher.

Gontents
The "BASICOPERATION" sectionintroducesbattery,lens,film, focusing,exposureand
shootingin basic steps for easy picture-taking-evenfor SLR camerabeginners.
"DETAILED OPERATION" explainseach functionfrom lens to exposurein detail,in
approximatelythe same order as the steps in the "BASICOPERATION" section.After
becomingfamiliarwith basic shooting,referto the detailedexplanationof each
operation/functionto step up to advancedshootingthat requiresmore advanced
techniques.
"FlashPhotography"introducesflash photogr.aphy usingthe PRONEAS's built-in
Speedlightin the dark,as well as otherflash-shootingsituationsin brightconditions.
Pleaseread this manualthoroughlyand carefullyto get the most out of your Nikon
P R O N E AS .

PRE PARATIO N ... r r r r r r r. r. t r r rr rr | !r rr r. r r r rr r r r r. r rr rr rrr rr r r rr r rr r. r r r rr. r I rr ...2'13

Nomenclature .2-3
LCD PanelA/iewfindeD
r isplay..... ......4-s
lntroduction ....G-7
About Advanced Photo System... .....8-g
About This Manual ...j2-13

BASIC OPERATION rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.rrrrrrr.rrr '1 5-32

1. InstallBatteriesand Check BatteryPower ..16-12

2 , M o u n tL e n s . 18 - 1g
3. Load Film ..,20-21
4. Set Focus Mode Selectorto AF . ...22-29
5. Set ExposureMode Dialto W.. .....24-25
6. SelectPrintType,Hold Cameraand Focus .......26-27
7. ConfirmIndicationsin Viewfinderand ReleaseShutter ...28-29
8 . U s i n gB u i l t - l nS p e e d l i g h t . .......30-31
A b o u tF o c u sa n d E x p o s u r e . . . ......92
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opERATtoN'.....,..,..r..,......'..:i:::,::::':::::.........;]::''
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L e n sC o m p a t i b i l i t y . . . . . . ..........34-36
Fitm........... ..........37_39
FocusMode .......40-41
F o c u sL o c k . . . . . . . . . .....42
Shootingin EachExposureMode......... .43_46
G e n e r a l - P u r p oP s er o g r a m ....................43
Auto-MultiProgram .............44
Shutter-Priority Auto.... ........45
A p e r t u r e - P r i o rA i t uy t o . . . . . . . . . . ..................46
Vari-Pro9ram............... ..........47_48
FlexibleProgram/Exposure MeteringSystem ...............4g
LongTime Exposure(Bulb) .......50
Exposure C o m p e n s a t i o.n. . . . . . . . . . ..................51
P r i n tT y p e .................52
Setting/lmprinting Date/Time .................53_Ss
Setting/lmprinting Language/Tiile............. ...............56_5g
Self-TimerOperation .................Sg
RemoteControlOperation/Time Exposure(optional)................ 60-61
D i o p t eAr d j u s t m e n t / E y e p i eCcaep . . . . . . . . . . . .....................62
FlashPhotography ...............63-67
AvailablM e o d eC o m b i n a t i o n s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......68

M|SGELLANEOUS .rr.r.r,..r..j .....69_81

AboutThisManual
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Install Batteriesand Check
1 Battery Power P. 16-17

P .1 8 - 1 9

Load Film P.20-21

Set Focus Mode Selector to AF P.22-23

Set Exposure Mode Dial to ff P.24-25

Select Print Type, Hold Camera

and Focus P.26-27
Confirm lndications in Viewfinder
and Release Shutter P. 28-29

Using Built-lnSpeedlight
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Noteson Batteries (P.73)

LensCompatibility (P.34-36)*CPU Nikkor lens (P.34)/Non-CPUlens (p. 3S)/

FocalLength Conversion(P.3G)

Fifm (P.37-39)-About lx24a film (P.g7)/Mid-roHrewind (p. 38)/ln case film does not start rewind
or film rewindstops at mid-roll(P.38)/Mid-RollChange(p 3e)

Focus Mode (P.40-41)-Autofocus (P.40)/AF-Assistllluminator(P. 40-411/

Manualfocus P. a1);
Focus Lock {P. 421

Shootingin Each ExposureMode (P.43-46Fftf: Genera]-Purpose Program(P.aS)/P:Auto-Multi

Program(P.aa)lS: Shutter-Priority
Auto (P. 45)/A:Aperture-PriorityAuto 1p.+gl; Vari-program
(P.47-481-z: Portrait(P.481/n:Landscape(P. 48)/!L:Close-Up(P.48)/F,?: Night Scene e+S);
FlexibleProgram/ExpsureMetering System (P.a9); Long Time Exposure(Bulb) (p. 50); Exposure
Compensation(P.51)

PrintType (P.52); Setting/lmprinting Date/Time (P.53-55);Setting/lmprinting Language/Title

(P.56-58);Self-TimerOperation (P.59); Remote Control Operation/TimeExposure (P.G0-81);
DiopterAdjustmenVEyepieceCap (P.62); Available Mode Cornbinations(p. 6S)

Flash Pho t o g r a p h y (P . 6 3 -6 7 )-B u i l t-i n Speedlight and Matr ix Balanced Fill- Flas h ( P. 63) /F l as h
s ync m o d e ( P . 6 3 ) / Usi n g th e b u i l t-i n S p eedlight ( P. 64- 66) /Usable lenses with built- i n Speedl i ght
(P.66)/Flash shooting distance range (P. 67)/Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 (P. 67)

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 InstallBatteries
andCheckBatteryPowe
1 Use two CR2-typelithiumbatteries
with this camera.(1.5VAA-type
batteriescan be used in
combinationwith optionalPower
P a c kM B - 1 1 . )

off the power switch and open the battery chamber

1,1Turn
cover.

. The batteries that power the camera also supply power to the date/time display. Set
the date/time (page 53) after installing batteries for the first time. When changing
batteries, previously set date/time remains in the camera's memory for about five
minutes without the batteries. lf the camera is left without batteries for more than
five minutes, you must reset the date/time.

Insert batterieswith the "@" and "Q" ends positionedas

1,2marked inside the battery chambel then firmly close the
battery chamber coven

r Incorrectpositioningof @ and Q poles may cause damageto the camera.

r Installone batteryto the O side (the side with the spring)first,then insertthe other
battery,pressingdown towww.butkus.us
ensureit is all the way in the chamber.
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I Keepthe batteriesout of the reachof children.lf swallowed,contact a doctor E
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immediately.(For "Notes on Batteries",see page 73.) u,l
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n When replacingbatteries,be sure to turn the power switch off and replaceboth o
batteriesat the same time. Always use fresh batteriesof the same brand. o
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I we recommendthat you take spare batterieswith you, especiallywhen
traveling,sincethe batteriesused may be difficultto obtain in some areas. r0

Turn on the power switch and confirm battery power with

1,3the s: indication.

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Battery power

Lightly press the shutter release button to activate the

1,4exposure meter.

F--
EF
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Lightly pressing the shutter release button reactivates the exposure meter and the
shutter speed and aperture indications in the LCD panel and viewfinder. The
Inotcattons automatically turn off 5 sec. after you release the shutter retease
button.
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 MountLens
Turnthe power switch off and
mountthe lens.Whenattachinga
CPU lens other than lX-Nikkor,set
the lens' apertureto its minimum
setting(largestf-number).

the power switch off and mount lens to the camera

2,1Turn
body.

o Position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on
the lens and the camera body are aligned, then twist the lens counterclockwise until
it locks in place. (Be sure not to touch the lens release button.)
. When the lens is not attached or when a non-CPU lens is attached and the power
switch is turned on, F- - blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter
cannot be released. (r- - appears and the shutter can be released when the
exoosure mode is set to Shutter-Prioritv Auto.)

2,2Detachingthe lens.

. Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the lens clockwise.
. lf you leave the camera unattended without a lens attached, be sure to attach the
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supplied body cap, or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be used.)
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n Use an lX or D-typeAF Nikkor lens in order to utilizeall the functionsof this E
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_ camera.(Seepage 34 for Lens Compatibility.)
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n Make sure to turn the power switch off and avoid direct sunlightwhen o
attaching/detaching the lens. C)
n when attachingthe lens,take care not to pressthe lens releasebutton. o
t0

2,3When attachinga CPU lens other than lX-Nikkor;set the

lens' aperturering to its minimumsetting and lock.

. When the lens' aperturering is not set to its minimum

and the power switch is
turnedon, rf f blinksin the LCD paneland viewfinderand the shuttercannot
be
released.
'Since 1X240film differsin size from 135 film, the
imagesobtainedby the same lens
are also different.(page 36.)

N0TE:MountlX-Nikkorlens
Do not bump the aperture coupling lever
inside the camera's mounting flange against
%'
the rear edge of the lens (lens protector). A
damaged aperture coupling lever could cause .9
the camera to malfunction. Aperture
coupling
lever
 LoadFilm
Turnthe power switch on and load
the film cartridge.When the film
cartridgechambercover is closed,
the film automaticallyadvancesto
the first frame and the film speed is
set automatically(lSO25-10000).

the film status via the Visual ExposureIndicator

3,1Confirm
on the film cartridge.
Unexposed film inside cartridge
Partially exposed film inside
cartridge
Fully exposed but unprocessed
film inside cadridge
Processed film inside cadridge

. Beforeinstallingfilm, confirmthat the VisualExposureIndicatorshows C

(unexposed)or D (partiallyexposed).

the power
switch on, open the film cartridge
3,2Turn
chamber cover by turning the lock release,and then
installthe film cartridge.

o Insed the film cartridge all the way into the cartridge holder on the back of the
cover.

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n Use only 1X240film with the PRONEAS. (Do not use conventional135 film.) k
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I Beforeinstallingfilm, confirmthe film status via the VisualExposureIndicatoron ul
o.
the film cartridge.Partiallyexposedfilm can also be reinstalled.For details,see o
page 39. o
n Checkthe LCD panelto ensurethat the film has been installedcorrecly. U'
n when changingfilm outdoors,avoid exposingthe film cartridgeto direct @
sunlight.

3,3Gently close the film cartridge chamber cover until the

lock releasesnaps closed. The film automatically
advances.

II \ F\.lt

'when d and the number of available frames appear on the LCD panel, the
film has
advanced.
'when f rr and d blink on the LCD panel,
the film is not properly installed or fully
exposed or processed film is installed. Open the film carlridge
cover again
and reload the film properly or load new film. "huro"r
' Film is automatically rewound when
the film reaches the end of the roll. (See page
2s.)

NOTE:
Glosingthe film cartridgechambercover
Using too much force when closing the film cartridge chamber cover
can cause
clamage to the internal mechanism. Make sure to close the cover genily.

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 to AF
SetFocusModeSelector

4 When the focus mode selectoris

set to AF (autofocus),the camera
focuses automatically.

(autofocus).
4,1Set the focus mode selector to AF

. Make sureto turn the focus mode selectoruntil it clicks into oosition.
. To focus, lightly press the shutter releasebutton. (See page 27.)

4,2Situationswhere autofocus may not work as expected:

. Autofocusmay not work as expectedin the followingsituations.In such situations,
focus on a differentsubject located at the same distance, use focus lock, (page 42)
then recompose.
. When you are unable to perform focus lock, set the focus mode selectorto M
(manual)and focus manuallyusingthe clear mattefield.

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n Do not attemptto rotatethe lens' focus ring manuallywith the focus mode set tr
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to AF. IJJ
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n With the focus mode set to AF,the shuttercannot be releasedwhen the subject o
is out of focus. For detailson focus mode, see page 40. I
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o

Low-contrast scenes
Ex.Wherethesubjectis wearing
thesame
color clothing as a wall or other
background.

Patternedsubject or scene
Ex. The windows of a buildino.

Scenes where subjects are located

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at differentdistanceswithin the
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1,-\
t' focus brackets
Ex. When shooting an animal inside a cage
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or a person in a forest.
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D

Scenes in which there is a

pronounceddifferencein brightness
within the focus brackets
Ex.Whenthesunis in the background
and
yourmainsubjectis in shadow.
 SetExposure
ModeDialto tf
With the exposure mode set to ff
(General-Purpose Program),the
cameraautomaticallycontrolsyour
exposure.
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Set the exposure mode dial to tf .

o Shutter speed and aperture appear on the LCD panel when the shutter release
button is lightly pressed.

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n Eightexposuremodes are availablewith this camera.Four types of Vari- tr
Programsenableyou to easilychoose proper exposurecontrolsin various IJJ
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shootingsituations. o
see step 5.2 for the summaryof each exposuremode and each referencepage o
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for the operatinginstructionsand details.
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5,2About exposure mode and type of program

Symbol Exposure mode/ Characteristics/shooting situations
Type of program
AUTO General-Purpose Theeasiest exposure modeforgeneral shooting.Suitablefor
o Program portraits
andothergeneral pictures, or whenyouwantto
P. 43 take pictures first-hand.
Auto-Multi Thecamera controls exposure automatically,whileallowing
P Program youto makeothersettings, suchasFlexible Program or
P.44 exposure compensation.
Shutter-Priority Yousetyourdesired shutterspeed, andthecamera selects
S Auto thecorrectaperture. Youcan"stop"themotionof a moving
P.45 subject witha fastshutterspeedor createblurwitha slower
soeed.
Yousetthedesired aperture, andbasedonthat,thecamera
Aperture-Priority selects thecorrectshutterspeed. Thecamera letsyOu
A Auto determine thedepthof thein-focus area;nearandfar
P.46 subjects canbesharply focused or thebackground canbe
blurred.
Usethisprogram to takeportraits. Witha shallow depthof
z PortraitProgram
P.48 field(in{ocusarea),it creates a blurred background to
accentuate yourmainsubject.
E Landscape Usethisprogram to takepictures of distantscenes.Witna
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n Program deepdepthof field,theoverall landscape willbesharply
o P.48 focused.
(L Usethisprogram pictures.
to takeup-close Witha shalrow
(U
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v Close-UpProgram
P.48 depthof field,yourclose-ups willbetakenwithanartisticallv
blurredbackground.
Night Scene Usethisprogram in theevening 0r at night.Evena verydark
l,l Program subject willbeexposed so it captures thebeauty of allthe
P. 48 lightavailablein yournightscene.
 SelectPrintType,HoldCamera
andFocus

0 H, P and C print types are available.

(Page52.)
Lightlypressingthe shutterrelease
button automaticallyfocusesthe
cameraon the subjectand, when
the subject is in focus, causesO to
appearin the viewfinder.

print type and hold the camera properly.

6,1Select

. H, P or C print types (aspect ratio of 9:16, 1 :3 or 2:3 respectively) can be selected.

Explanations in this section are based on H print type. See page 52 for details on
print types.
r Stand with one foot a half step forward and keep your upper body still. Keep your
elbow propped against your body for support, grasp the camera handgrip with your
right hand and use your left hand to cradle the lens.
. In general, you should set the shutter speed faster than '1lfocal length of your lens'
sec. (Example: when using a 50mm lens, set the shutter speed faster than 1/50 sec.)
Use of a tripod is recommended for shooting at slower shutter speeds.

NOTE:Gomposing trame
The frame coverage of this camera's finder is approximately 87% of the actual
exposed frame on the film. Therefore,the actual exposed frame is somewhat
larger than the image you see through the viewfinder.Also, frame coverage of the
finder is approximately 95% of the actual printed frame. Note that the edges of a
film negativeare partiallycropped by most labs.

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n Diopteradjustment(page62) is availableto enableyou to see throughthe E
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viewfindermore clearly. llJ
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I To take a picture of an off-center subject, use focus lock (page 42). o
n Date/time(page53) and as many as 30 kinds of messagesin up to 12 o
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languages(page56) can be imprintedon your photos (pages 54,57).
o

Compose the frame and focus by lighily pressingthe

0,2shutter release button.

. center the focus brackets on your subject and lighfly press the shutter release
button.The camerafocusesautomaticallyand the focus indicatorappearsor blinks.
o appears:subject is in focus. In some caseswith a movingsubject,o may
not appear when the subject is in focus and O appears
simultaneously with the shutterrelease.
'( appears:Subjectis locatedcloserthan the lens' closestfocusingdistance.
) { blinks: Unableto focus with autofocus.
Whenthe subjectis dark, the camera'sAF-Assistllluminatoris activatedto achieve
correctfocus. For detailson focusing,see page 40.
o To take a picture of a subject outside the focus brackets,use focus lock (page
42).
. In situationswhereautofocusmay not work as expected,see page 22.
 Indications
Confirm inUieurdinder
andRelease
Shutter

7 Confirmthat o (focusindicator)
appearsin the viewfinder,then
releasethe shutterby slowly and
fully depressingthe shutterrelease
button.See page 40 for a moving
subject.

7,1Confirm the indicationsin the viewfinderwhile lightly

pressingthe shutter releasebutton.

. When t (ready-light indication) blinks, use the built-in Speedlight. (See pages 30, 63.)
. lf a warning indication appears in the viewfinder, see page 74.

7,2Confirm that the focus indicatorO appears without

blinkingand slowly and fully Cepressthe shutter release
button.

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r After the shutter is released, the film automatically advances to the next frame and
the next shot can be taken.
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: n Focus,shutterspeed and aperturecan be confirmedin the viewfinder.lf any E
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other indicationsappear,see page 24. ]U
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I When you reachthe end of the film roll,the film startsto rewindautomaticallv. o
n For detailson Mid-rollrewind,see page 38. o
I For self-timeroperationand remotecontrol operation,see pages 59, 60. a
n See page 9 beforeyou have your film processed. o

7,3The film starts to rewind automatically when it reaches the

end of the roll.

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o The frame counter shows the number of
exposure, and o appears in the LCD panel
during film rewind and the frame counter counts backwards until rewind is
comDlete.
' Data is recordedduringfilm rewinding.To ensureproper
recording,do not subject
the camerato shock or vibrationduringrewinding.see also pagei sa, 55 and 5g.
confirm that the film is completeryrewound,then remove
1,4the film cartridge.

AU
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. The film is completely rewound when the

frame counter shows ,,1" and g blinks.
Open the film carlridge chamber cover gently, slide the lever on the film holder
and
remove the film carlridge. lf the shutter release button is depressed while
rewound
film is still in the film cartridge chamber, "d" blinks. Remove the film cartridoe.
. When removing the film cartridge, be careful
not to drop it.

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 UsingBuilt-lnSpeedlight
lf t (ready-lightindication)blinks in
the viewfinderwhen you lightly
pressthe shutterreleasebutton,
use the built-inSpeedlight.

8,1Slide the Speedlightlock-releaseleverto releasethe

Speedlight.

. As soon as the Speedlightis releasedit starts recharging,and when the Speedlight

is readyto fire t appearswithout blinkingin the viewfinder(whenthe camera's
meteris on).
. To close the Speedlight,pressgently until it clicksshut. [o conservepower,keep
the Speedlightclosedwhen it is not in use.)

MatrixBalanced
Fill-Flash
MatrixBalancedFill-Flashenablesproperevaluationof exposurefor the main
subjectand background,and ensuresadequateflashoutput.(Fordetails,see
page 63.)

NOTE: Continuoususeof built-inSpeedlight

Aftercontinuous useof the built-inSpeedlight,
it maystopfiringto protectthe
firingtube.Waitfor a whilebeforeusingtheSpeedlightagain.

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o
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n The built-inSpeedlightoffersan angleof coverageof 24mm lens with a guide tr
numberof 16/52 (1so200,m/ft.)at 1m (3.3ft.) or longershootingdistance. ut
o
n Usinga CPU lens enablesyou to performMatrix BalancedFill-Flashshooting. o
(Fordetails,see page 63.) o
U)
E Be sure to remove(or store)the lens hood beforeflash shooting.
E
I Some zoom lenseshave limitationsregardingSpeedlightuse and vignettingmay
occur.(Fordetails,see page 66.)

Confirm? appears without blinking in viewfinderithen

8,2compose, focus and take the picture.

' t blinksin the viewfinderapprox.3 sec. afterfull flash output.lf this happens,
underexposure may haveoccurred.check the flash shootingdistancerange(page
67) and shoot again.
. Normalsync mode is introducedin this section.Flashwith Red-EyeReduction,
which reducesthe "red-eye"effectwith a personor animal,and slow Sync flash,
which bringsout the backgrounddetails,are also available.For details,see page
63.
' with dark subjects(within0.5m to 3m or 1.6 to 9.8 ft.),the camera'sAF-Assist
llluminator(page40) is automaticallyactivatedto guide autofocus.
 0 sa
Focus, exposure and the metering system are impodant factors in taking pictures.
Knowing the characteristics of each helps you widen your photographic
expression.

G Focus and depth of field

When focusing,depth of field should be considered.Depth of field is the zone of sharpest
focus in front of and behindthe subjecton which the lens is focused.lt variesaccordingto
shootingdistance,focal length and, above all, aperture.Smallerapertures(largerf-numbers)
will produce a deeper depth of field where the backgroundand foregroundbecome sharper;
largerapertures(smallerf-numbers)will produce a shallowerdepth of field where the
backgroundbecomes blurred.

S Exposure
Light from the subject passesthrough the lens and is sensed by the film. Light reachingthe
film is controlledby the shutterspeed and apedure.The propercombinationof shutter
speed and aperturefor subject brightnessand film sensitivityresults in the correct
exDosure.
The PRONEAS's General-PurposeProgram,Auto-Multi Programand Vari-Program
automaticallycontrol shutter speed and aperture.In Shutter-PriorityAuto exposuremode,
you can manuallyset the shutter speed and the camera automaticallysets the proper
aperture.In Aperture-PriorityAuto exposuremode, you can manuallyset apertureand the
camera automaticallysets the proper shutter speed.

# Metering System
As the proper combinationof shutter speed and aperturefor correct exposureis determined
accordingto subject brightnessand film sensitivity,measuringsubject brightnessis very
important.
In general,brightnessinsidethe viewfinderis not uniform.The PRONEAS providesMatrix
Metering.With Matrix Metering,data on scene brightnessis detected by the six-segment
Matrix sensor.
(With lx-Nikkor and D-type AF Nikkor lenses,the PRONEAS camera performs3D Matrix
Metering.See page 49.)

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 DETAILED
OPERATION
This sectionfeaturesdetaileddescriptions
of all camerafunctions-includingfens,
film, focus, exposureand more
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ffUse a CPU lens with this camera. lX-Nikkorand D-type AF Nikkor lenses give
you access to all availablefunctions.

of CPUlens
CPUcontacts D-typeAFNikkor

of CPU lensesand other usablelenses

+i+Types
Mode mode
Focus mode
Exposure Metering
system
Manualwith ff, P, SNA' Matrix
AutofocuselectronicManual Z,I, S?,;fi
rangefinder 3D6- 6-
Lens segment segment
lX-Nikkor
D-typeAFNikkor o o o o o
AF-S,AF-lNikkor
o
x AF-lTeleconverter*1
v
2
=
CL AFNikkor
Non-D-type
(J
(except
AFNikkor o o o o o
forF3AF)
Al-P Nikkor o*2 o a) a

lens
Non-CPU
('\*) o n*2
l\ "

*1 Makesureto setthelens'aperture to itsminimum (rEF-warning

setting. doesnotblinkin theLCDand
vievvfinder.)
*2 Withmaximum of f/5.6or faster.
aperture
"3 Seftheexposure modetoS. Theshutterspeedandapefturecanonlybe setmanually. (Seethenextpage
onusinga non-CPU
fordetails lens.)

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 . Usable exposure modes are limited.
A non-CPU lens can be used only when the exposure mode is set to S (Shutter-
Priority Auto) and the shutter speed and aperture can only be set manually.
With
a non-CPU lens, the exposure meter cannot be activated. r- - appears in place
of the aperture indication in the LCD panel and viewfinder; seVconfirm the
aperture using the lens' aperture ring.

ilOTE:trlikkorlensesthat cannotbe attachedto the pR0ilfEAs (t,

The following Nikkor lensescannot be attached to the PRONEAS (camerabody J

@

or fens may be damaged): z,

. AF TefeconverterTC-16A o
r Non-Al lenses l-

' 400mm f/4.s and 600mm f/5.6 with Focusingunit E,

AU-1 |rl
4-
. Fisheye6mm f/S.6 and FisheyeOp 1Ommt/5.6 o
. ED 180-600mmf/8 (No. 174166or smaller) ct
ut
. ED 360-1200mmfl11 (No. fi41g7 or smaller) J
r 200-600mm 'Ug-| (No. 3004g0 or smaller) S
i-

. 80mm f/3.5,200mm t/g.s and rc-16 Teleconverter ]u

for F3AF tt
. PC 28mm f/4 {No. 180900 or smaller)
, PC 35mm f/Z.B (No. g062AOor smaller)
. Reflex 1000mm f/1 1 (No. 142961to 143000)
. Reflex2000mm f/11 (No. 2AAS10or smalfer)
' Medical 12}mm f/4
' Medical 200mm tl\.6

'When a Nikkorlenswith tripod socket is attachedto the

camera,make sureto
alwayshold the lens insteadof the camerabody.

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LensGompatibiIiU-continued
'' Focal Length Conversion
The framesize of conventional135 film is 24 x 36mm, and an 1X240film frame measures
16.7 x 30.2mm.Because1X240film differsin sizefrom 135 film, imagesobtainedusingthe
same lenswill also differ.

lmageareaof 135film(24x 36mm)

Diaoonal
line
lmageareaof 1X240
film
(16.7
x 30.2mm)

Pictureangleof 135film
Picture
anoleof 1X240film
. The size of one lX24Ofilm frame is approximately0.8 times that of conventional135 film in
diagonalline.Therefore,the focal lengthof 135 format x 0.8 is equalto the focal lengthof the
1X240format, and focal length of lX24Oformat x 1.25 is equal to the focal length of the 135
format,yieldingthe same pictureangle.
. The followingtable shows the approximatefocal lengthof the 1X240and 135 formats: {mm)

1X240(H type) 1 9 20 22 2 4 2 8 30 40 48 5 6 60 68 7 0 84 1 0 81 4 4 1 6 01 8 0
135 2 4 2 5 28 30 ?6 ) 7 . ! 50 60 7 0 85 37.41 0 51 3 51 8 0200 2 2 5

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Film
About 1X240film Visual Exposure Indicators:
C:Unexposed filminsidecartridge
D: Partially
exposed filminside
cartridge
X: Fullyexposed butunprocessed
filminside
cartridoe
Lightlock
000r !:Processedfilm insidecartridoe
Lightlock lrreversible
Processed
doordrive (lPl)
indicator
. Conventional 135 film cannot be used with the PRONEA S.
o 15-, 25- and 40-exposure 1X240films are available.
. The film leader of 1X240film is inside the cartridge and is automatically pulled out
l!
and rewound when the film is loaded. v,
E
. Four types of Visual Exposure Indicators on the film cartridge enable you to o)
determine the film status. Before installing film, confirm that the Visual Exposure
z,
Indicator shows O (unexposed) or D (partially exposed). ct

E
IIJ
EL
NOTE:
lX2'[0film cartridge o
ct
. Do not disassemble or subject to shock or vibration. IIJ

o Do not touch the data disk. Doing so may inhibit proper operation and/or d
d

processrng. UJ
. Do not break the lrreversible Processed lndicator (tPl) on the carlridge, as film er
processing and printing may become impossible. Consult your photofinisher if
the lPl is broken.
. Do not press on the lightlock door drive with a pointed object (e.9., a pen), as
this may damage the camera body or cause the camera to malfunction. This
may also open the door and expose the film.
. Do not attempt to rotate the cartridge spool with a pointed object (e.g., a
screwdriver). This can expose the film, alter the Visual Exposure Indicator (VEl),
or inhibit proper operation and/or processing.
o Do not store the film carlridge:
a) In direct sunlight, near heating devices, appliances or in a hot place.
b) Around dirt or dust.
c) ln hot or humid and moldy environments.
d) Near strong magnetic devices (e.9. motors or transformers).
. Condensation may occur when using a film stored at low temperatures such as
in a refrigerator. lf a film is loaded with condensation, data may not be read
properly and the camera may identify the film as already exposed.
Film-continued
Mid-roll rewind

. To rewind film at mid-roll, press and hold the @ (mid-roll rewind) button for more than 0.5
sec. When the film is completely rewound, I appears and O blinks in the LCD panel. Open
the film cartridge chamber cover and remove the film cartridge. (Page 29.)
. Same as the film rewind at the end of the film roll, data is recorded during film rewinding.

iii,,In case film does not start to rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll

li ,' ,'-

'When battery power is very low, or when the ambient temperatureis low, the film may not
start rewindingor film rewindmay stop at mid-roll,and d and Frr blink in the LCD panel.
In this case, turn off the power switch, change batteries,then turn on the power switch to
rewindthe film again.When film rewindresumes,I r r, EEIM and - - blink and data is not
recordedon the data disk of the film cartridge.

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 Mid-Roll Change

' Mid-Roll Change enables you

to rewind film before you reach the end of the
roll, then
tir rr..:9inthiscamera or another
NikonrX240
camera).
;?l::,::j,:fl1ll^:iryl:9
when partiallvexposed film is installed,the camera
automaticaly
frame immediatelyafter the last exposedframeand "d;;;;";1"#'ii,rito,n"
becomes,""dy,o resumeshooting
from that frame. =
t!
' Before installing paftially
exposed film (page 37), confirm that the Visual z,
Exposure Indicator o
shows D (partially exposed).
' The Mid-Roll Change can performed
be reciprocally with the Nikon pRONEA 600i/6i, the E
Nuvis 160i and this camera. rI|
CL
o
ct
t!

l{0TE:Reloading film =
l4J
r Avoid strong magneticfields such
as near TV sets cl
or speakers when re-installing partially exposed
film. Take special care to avoid re_insialling
near
an optional Speedlight while it is charging. Doing
so may cause the camera to malfunction and
automatically advance the film to the end.
o Film advance stops if any
noise is detected while
the film is advancing to the frame immediatelv
after
the last exposed frame. Turn the power switch
off and turn it on again, or remove and
reload the film cartridge. Film advance resumes.

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 Autofocus

. With the focus mode selectorset to AF, lightly pressingthe shutter releasebutton
in the viewfinder'
automaticallyfocuses the camera on the subject and causes o to appear

shutter release.

rir'AF-Assist llluminator

WiththeSpeedlightdown uP
WiththeSpeedlight
. The AF-Assistllluminatorprovidesthe necessary to
illumination focus on dark sublects'
The cameraactivatesthe AF-Assistllluminatorin the followingconditions'
the subject is
1. when an AF Nikkor lens is attached, the focus mode is set to AF, and
dark.
2. When exposure mode is not set to Landscape'

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 The AF-Assist llluminator is activated automatically and cannot be canceled. lt is
effective
for lenses with a focal length of 22mm to 180mm, and the effective focus distance is
0.5
to 3m ('1.6to 9.8 ft.) with the buitt-in speedtight on, or 0.5 to 2m (1.6 to 6.6 ft.) with
the
Speedlight off.

N0TE:Gontinuous
useof AF-Assistllluminator
Aftercontinuoususe of the AF-Assistllluminator,it may stop emittinglight in orderto
protectthe firingtube. wait for a while beforeusingthe llluminatoragain.

at
()
o
Manualfocus
z,
I
k
E
u,l
o-
cl
ct
tlr
:
llJ
o Set the focus mode selector to M. Look through ct
the viewfinder and rotate the lens
focusing ring until the image appears sharp on the clear matte field in the viewfinder.
The
shutter can be released whether or not the subiect is in focus.
Use Manualfocus in situationswhere autofocus may not work as expected (page 22)or
when a lens other than AF Nikkor(page35) is attached.

Electronic
Lightly pressingthe shutter releasebutton and rotatingthe lens focusing ring activatethe
ElectronicRangefinder to indicatethe focus statusin the viewfinder.When the subiect
wltnlnthe locus bracketsis in focus, o appearsin the viewfinder.In manualfocus,the
shuttercan be releasedanytime.The ElectronicRangefinderworks with most Nikkor
lenses(includinglX-Nikkorsand AF Nikkorswhen operatedmanually)havinga maximum
apertureof f/5.6 or faster.

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I Focus Lock proves useful in autofocus shooting when you want to capture an
off-centersubject. lt is also effective in situationswhere autofocus may not work
as expected (page 22).

I Position the focus brackets on the subject and lightly

I press the shutter release button.

. a appearswhen the subject is in focus. The focus remainslocked as long as you

continueto hold down the shutter releasebutton.
. When you want to lock focus on a stationarysubject that has been moving and
tracked with ContinuousServo AF (changedto Single Servo AF from Continuous
Servo AF), removeyour finger from the shutter releasebutton once and focus again.

, Confirm focus indicator o then (while keeping shutter

L releasebutton lightly pressed) recompose and shoot.

. After you have locked the focus, do not change the camera-to-subjectdistance.lf
you keep the shutter releasebutton lightly pressedafter releasingthe shutter,the
shuttercan be releasedrepeatedlywith the same focusing.
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 in Each Mode
mffi: General-Purpose
Program
This is the simplestexposuremode with this
camera.The cameraautomaticallycontrols
your exposure.This programis recommended
for SLR camerabeginners.

Set the exposuremode dial to ii.

I
al)

v)
o
CL
x
lrl
vl
CJ
o
l!
z,
o
o with the exposure mode set to ff, flash sync mode is automatically
set to Normal CE
trt
sync. Flexible Program, exposure compensation and slow sync flash cannot be al.
o
used. o
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Confirmfocus indicator O and shoot. |rI

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' When the subjectis too dark or too bright,one of the followingwarningindications
appears in the LCD panel or viewfinder.
. i-! i: Use ND filter.
. L l': Use Speedlight.

Difference program)and p (Auto-Multiprogram)

betweenffi (General-Purpose
Although exposurecontrols are the same, with Auto-Multi program, you can select
functionssuch as FlexibleProgram(page49),exposurecompensation(page51)
or Slow Sync flash (page 63) for more flexible shooting.
Shootingin EachExposure
Mode-continued
P: Auto-Multi Program
The cameraautomaticallycontrolsyour
exposureto achievethe correctexposurein
any shootingsituation.For more complex
shooting,use FlexibleProgram(page49) or
exposurecompensation (page51).
For availablemode combinations. see page 68.

Set the exposuremode dial to P.

2 Confirmfocus indicator o and shoot.

. FlexibleProgram,in which the combinationof shutterspeed and aperturecan be
shiftedwhile maintainingthe correctexposure,can be used in Auto-MultiProgram.
(P.4e.)
. When the subjectis too dark or bright,one of the followingwarningindicationswill
appearin the LCD panelor viewfinder:
. fi i: Use ND filter.
. L r : : U s eS p e e d l i g h t .

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S: Shutter-PriorityAuto
Enablesyou to manuallyset the desiredshutter
speed(30-1/2000sec.);the camera
automaticallyselectsthe proper apertureto
providethe correctexposure.With higher
shutterspeeds,you can freezethe motion of a
fast-movingsubject;with slower speeds,you
can create a motion effect.
Foravailablemode combinations.see page 68.

Set the exposure mode dial to S and set the shutter speed
(30-1l2O0Osec.) with the Command Dial.

O IE'tl

2 Confirmfocus indicatoro and shoot.

. When the subjectis too dark or bright,one of the followingwarningindicationswill
appearin the LCD panelor viewfinder:
. fl l: Selecthighershutterspeed. lf the warningindicationpersists,use an ND
filter.
. I r:: Selecta slowershutterspeed.lf the warningindicationpersists,use the
Speedlight.
. Only S mode can be used with a non-CPUlens and the shutterspeedand aperture
can only be set manually.With a non-CPUlens,the exposuremetercannot be
activated.F- - appearsin placeof the apertureindicationin the LCD paneland
viewfinder;set/confirmapertureusingthe lens' apedurering.
o SelectLong Time Exposure[ime or Bulb)by settingthe shutterspeed indicationto
h"i-h (blinking).For detailson Long Time Exposure,see pages50, 61.
Shootingin EachExposure
Mode-conrinued
A: Aperture-PriorityAuto
Enablesyou to manuallyset the desired
aperture.The cameraautomaticallyselectsa
suitableshutterspeed to give you the correct
exposure.By varyingthe aperture,and thus
controllingthe depth of field, you can make the
backgroundand foregroundsharper,or blur the
background.In flash photography,varyingthe
aperturechangesthe flash shootingdistance.
For availablemode combinations. see page 68.

I Set the exposuremode dial to A, then set the aperture

t using the Command Dial.

o E5l
t Gonfirmfocus indicator o in the viewfinderand shoot.
-t . Whenthesubjectis too darkor too bright,oneof thefollowing
warnings
willappear
in the LCD panel or viewfinder:
. fl i: Select a smaller apedure (larger f-number). lf the warning indication persists,
use an ND filter.
. l- x: Select a larger aperture (smaller f-number). lf the warning indication persists,
use the Speedlight.
. To set aperture in Long Time Exposure
fl-ime or Bulb), set the exposure mode dial to
A. For details, see pages 50, 61 .

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_[atPtogram
I Vari-Program
Vari-Program givesyou the option to choose from four differentprograms
designedfor specificpicture-takingsituations.

Shootingwith Vari-program
set the exposuremode dial to the desiredvari-program,
confirmthat focus indicator o appears in the viewfinder.and
shoot.
{tt

v,
o
EL
ll\ FL! x
t!
z,
c)
o E',:l E
r4l
CL
. Thefollowingwarningindicationsappearin the o
LCD panel or viewfinder when the subiect Q
is too dark or bright: r4l
. ll i: Use ND filter.
. L , : : U s eS p e e d l i g h t . tll
ct

il0TE: Vari-Program
e The camera automaticallyselects a slower
shutter speed in cedain situations(in
programsother than Portraitprogram).Use a tripod to avoid
camera shake.
rfr,vari-Program selection

Z.: Portrait Program

Use this programwheneveryou are taking picturesof
people. lt uses a relativelylarge aperture(smallerf-
number)and shallowdepth of field to createa blurred
backgroundwhich accentuatesyour main subject.
RecommendedAF Nikkorlenses:85mm to 200mm
telephotolenseswith largemaximumapertures.

E: Landscape Program
Use this program wheneveryou are taking a picture of ::
a distantscene.lt generallyselectsa smalleraperture
to assuresharplyfocused landscapepictures.
Recommendedlenses:you can use the full rangeof
lenses(wideangleto telephoto)to achievedifferent
effects.

r?: Close-UpProgram
Use this programwhen you are taking picturesup
close.lt usesa largeraperture(smallerf-number)and
a shallow depth of field to create a blurred background
that accentuatesyour main subject.
RecommendedAF Nikkorlenses:AF Micro-Nikkor
lenses.

ifl: Night Scene Program

Use this program in the evening or at night. lt allows
you to capture the beauty of nighttime scenes.
You can also use it with the flash when you want to
include portraits in nightscene composition.
Recommended lenses: you can use the full range of
lenses (wideangle to telephoto) to achieve different
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Fle4llqProgran/Expoqure
Metering
System
I FlexibleProgram
In Auto-MultiProgramor in Vari-Program,by rotatingthe command Dialyou
can changethe combinationof shutterspeedand aperturewhilemaintaining a
correctexposure.with this function,you can shoot in Auto-Multiprogramor
Vari-Programas though shootingin Shutter-Priority
Auto or Aperture-Priority
Auto.
Set the exposure mode dial to P, a, n, ,!?or |,fl,and rotate the
command Dial to select the desired shutter speed/apefture
combination.compose, confirm focus indicator o and shoot. qt

U'
o
a
x
lrJ
z
o

cc
ul
o-
o
r To cancel the Flexible Program, change the exposure mode, turn off the power
switch. or
€
Irl
use the built-in Speedlight (page 63).
tll
o

I Matrix Metering/3DMatrix Metering

MatrixMeteringprovidescorrectexposurecontrol using a six-segmentMatrix
sensor.with lx-Nikkoror D-typeAF Nikkorlenses,3D MatrixMetering
automaticallyactivatesto use scene brightness,scene contrastand subject
distanceinformationto ensureeven more accurateexposurecontrol.

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 (Bulb)
LonqTimeExposure
I This functionis usefulfor shootingnighttimescenesor stars,which require
extendedexposureof more than 30 sec. (Useof a tripod is recommended.)

t Set the exposure mode dial to S and rotate the Command

I Dialto select hxlh.

,-,Lltf ' '

t\
o F5l
. h,lh blinks and the shutter cannnot be released (with CPU lens).

t Set the exposure mode dial to A and rotate the Command

L Dial to select the desired aperture. Compose, focus and
shoot.

o ll':l
. The shutter will be open as long as the shutter releasebutton is kept pressed.(Bulb
exposure)
. When the optional remote control unit (page 60) is used, pressingthe shutter release
button once opens the shutter and pressingagain closes the shutter flime
exposure).
r Continuousexposureof approx. 2 hours is possiblewith a fresh set of lithium
batteries.Note that continuousexposuretime is reduced when shooting in low
temperatures.
. To cancel Long Time Exposure,set the exposuremode dial to S and select a shutter
speedfasterthan 30 sec. (otherthan ;:"lh).

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 Cl11pqlqalon
_EXpqsurc
I To modifyexposurecontrol(i.e.from the lso standard),use the exposure
compensationfunction.This can be usefulwhen the subject has pronounced
contrastor when properexposureis difficultto determine.you can modify
exposurecontrolfrom -2EV to +2EV in 1/z steps (exceptin ff mode).

I compensate exposure by rotating the command Dial

I while pressing the @D button until the desired
compensationvalue appears.
c,
g,
e
CL
x
IJJ

z,
0

E,
|lt
. When the exposure compensation is set, lA o.
appears in the LCD panel and o
viewfinder. The compensation value can be checked by pressing the
@D button. In
o
t4l
flash photography, the flash output level is also compensated.
r Normally, you should compensate exposure
to the + side when the background is
E
|ll
brighter than your main subject, or to the - side when the background is darker. EI

2 compose picture,confirm focus indicatoro and shoot.

. To cancel exposure compensation in p,

s or A exposure mode, rotate the command
Dial while pressing Ine @ button to reset the compensation value to 0. To
cancel
exposure compensation in any of the Vari-Programs, select another exposure
mode.
Turning the camera off does not cancel the exposure compensation function.

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PrintType
I You can selectany one of three print types-wide-vision (H, aspect ratio of
9:16),panorama(P,aspect ratio of 1:3)or classic(C, aspect ratio of 2:3)-at any
time.

I Set the desired print type by turning the print type lever.
T-

()

lt Wide-vision
type
(vertical = 9:16)
vs.horizontal
. The frame insidethe viewfinderchangesaccordingto the selectedprint type.

C) ()

I{ gpe
Panorama G Classic
type
(vertical = .1:3)
vs horizontal (vertical = 2:3)
vs.horizontal
. See "AboutAdvancedPhoto System"on page 8 for samplephotographsof each
print type.

, Compose,confirm focus indicatorO and shoot.

L
NOTE: the printtype
Ghanging
Since the print type lever is located next to the viewfinder,be careful not to poke
yourselfin the eye with your fingeror fingernailwhileturningthe lever.

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I You can imprintthe followingdata informationon your picture(in
any exposure
mode): YearlMonth/ D ay, Hour/M inute (24-hourclock), Month/Daylyear
or
DaylMonthNear.
: Adjustingdate and time

II Turn the power switch off and press the sEL button to
select the item to be adjusted.

, F:18'
g
F
'l EI
G
6

lr.5l b
IL
F
o Each pressof the sEL button changesthe '=
blinkingdisplayin-n" torro*rg ord", .L
year,month,day, hour,and minute. ie!
ct
E
Changingbatteriesanddataimprintingfunction E
H
o
Thebatteries
thatpowerthe cameraarsosupprypowerto the date/timedispray. ET
r
+l
when changing batteries,previousryset date/time remainsin the camera,s
Fq
memory for about five minuteswithout the batteries.lf the camera U
is left without ct
batteriesfor more than five minutes,you must reset the date/time.(lf
the camera is
batteriesfor more than five minutes,the date/time disptay is reset
l-:,1"y,,,1,-?y, to
t-lx!! !t-r.,

Pressthe ADJ buttonto set the correctnumber.Then

tI pressthe sEL buttonuntilthe numberstopsblinking.

fr.5i
' To change the numericalindicationrapidly,
hold the ADJ button d"-"Jr* )."r-*"
numberedin orderfrom 9g to 29. To completethe adjustment,press
the sEL button
so the minute number stops blinking and date display appears.
Setting/lmprinting
Dateffime-continued
',, Takingpictureswith imprinteddate/time

I Turn the power switch off and push the DATE/Tbutton to

I select availableimprintingdisplays.

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. Eachtime you push the DATE/Tbutton,the displaychangesas follows:

i5: I ii
Date(month/day/year
in this Time(hour/minute) Noimprint
case)
. When the DATE/Tbutton is kept pressedfor more than two sec. with a date display,
the displaychangesas follows:

5fl i i l i r I 5H
Year/month/day Month/day/year Day/month/year

. The data displayedon the LCD is fronVbackprintedon the picture 3nfl lIHIlil(data
recording)appearson the LCD panel.
o Date/timeis always backprintedeven when - (no imprint)is selected.lTlllii
does not appearon the LCD panelin this case.

Locationof imprinteddata
Ask your certified photofinisherregardingthe locationof the date/time imprint on
your picturewith H, P and C print types or date/timeimprinton a color slidefilm.

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 Available
typesof date/timedata:
lmprinted data
LCD panel
Front Back
yearlmonth/day yearlmonth/day yearlmonth/day
month/daylyear month/day/year month/daylyear
daylmonth/year daylmonth/year daylmonth/year
hour/minute hour/minute hour/minute
{)
no imprint date/time.
i=
(l)
" Yearlmonth/ day/hour/ minute, month/ day/y ear/hou r/minute or
(s
day/month/year/hour/minute, whicheveris selected before hour/minuteis set will EI
be imprinted. z
o

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llr
o.
o
trl
tu
=J
u.f
o

4 Turn the power switch on, then fully depress the shutter
T release button to take a picture. The selected date/time
will be imprintedon the print.

l'-qn
ll .tl
r Data,such as date/timeor title, is magneticallyrecordedon the
data disk of the film
cartridgeduring film rewind. lf exhaustedbatteriesare used at low temperarures,
data may not be recordedproperly.To avoid this, we recommendnot to rewind film
at low temperaturesor make sure the baitery power is sufficientbefore film rewind.
Setting/l
EprintingLanguage/Title
I The PRONEAS offers imprintingof any of 30 titles on back of the prints in up to
12 languages.
Languagenumber 12 is set at the factory.

I Languagesprovided
LanguaqeN0. Language LanguaqeN0. Languaqe LanquaqeNo, Lanquaqe
01 Danish 05 Italian 10 Spanish
02 Finnish 06 Japanese 11 Swedish
03 French 08 Nonruegian 12 BritishEnolish
o4 German 09 Portuouese 13 American English
* Language
number
07 cannotbeset.

I Tittes provided for British English (language number 12)

Titlenumber Title Titlenumber Title Titlenumber Title
01 Honeymoon 11 Trip 21 Reunion
02 Weddinq 12 I LoveYou 22 Father's
DaV
03 Hanukkah 13 ThankYou 23 Mother's Dav
o4 Graduation 14 Season's Greetinos 24 Baotism
05 Family 15 HappyBirthday 25 St.Valentine's
Dal
06 PartV 16 Conqratulations 26 GoodFridav
07 Holiday 17 MerrvChristmas 27 EasterMondav
08 Anniversarv
of Maniaor 18 Festival 28 HaoovEaster
09 Friends 19 FirstDavof School 29 St.Georqe'sDav
10 SchoolEvent 20 HaoovNewYear 30 MayDavHoliday

I Titlesprovidedfor AmericanEnglish(languagenumber 13)

Titlenumber Tifle Titlenumber Title Iitlenumber Title
01 Party 11 Weddinq 21 NewYear's
02 Birthday 12 Honeymoon zz HappyNewYear
03 HaDDvBirthdav 13 Anniversary ZJ HappyHoliday
04 Family 14 Thanksgiving 24 Father's
Day
05 Friends 15 Season'sGreetinos 25 Mother's
Dav
06 Graduation 16 RoshHashanah 26 IndependenceDa1
07 ThankYou 17 Hanukkah 27 Valentine's
Dav
08 Conoratulations 18 Easter 28 Victoria
Day
09 Trip www.butkus.us
19 Christmas 29 CanadaDav
10 Vacation 20 MerrvChristmas 30 Halloween
Settinglanguageand title

Turn the power switch on. Press the data recording

languagebutton GD and rotate the Command Dial to
select the languageto be recorded.

G)

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6)
E)
CO

. The languageand title can be changedfrom frameto frame.Language Ell

number il cg
(BritishEnglish)and title number - - (no tifle) are set at the factory.
' see the accompanying"List of lmprintedUserTifles"for the titles
in other =
languages. e
r Note that data printing service is availableonly at certified photofinishers. kCE
When 1!
orderingprints,ask if they can handledata printing. CL
e
@
4T

,h Rotatethe Command Dial while pressingthe data rll

ct

recording title button (D to select the tiile number to be

recorded.

I
tii tl
. To cancel, set the title number to - - (no title).

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Setting/l mprinting Language/Title-continued
Fully depressthe shutter releasebutton to take a picture.
3 The selectedtitle in the selected languagewill be
imprintedon the print.

. The selected title number can be confirmed by pressing the QD button, and the
selected language number can be confirmed by pressing the GD button.
. Data, such as date/time or title, is magnetically recorded on the data disk of the film
cartridge during film rewind. lf exhausted batteries are used at low temperatures,
data may not be recorded properly. To avoid this, we recommend not to rewind film
at low temperatures or make sure the battery power is sufficient before film rewind.

N0TE:Gancelinglanguageandtitle numbers
Theselectedlanguageandtitlenumbersremainunless- - (notitle)or another
Notethatturningthe powerswitchoff or changing
numberis selected. the
doesnot cancelthe numbers.
batteries

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 Self-Timer
I You can use the self-timerwhen you want to be in the photograph.Use
a tripod
or place the cameraon a stable surfacebeforeusing the self-timer.

II Press the @ (self-timer)button and confirm that t)

' appears on the LCD panel. (or press the @ button and
rotate the Command Dial until ,Uappears.)

lr.5l
'The self-timercannot.be.operatedunlessthe camera'sshutter o" r"t"r""0 (i-
when subjectcannot be in'focuswith autofocus)(Beiri" to "un
indications.) "r,#i.i;il;il;t'"
' cover the.eyepiece with the.supplied eyeprece cap (page
62) or your hand before
pressing the shutter release buitbn in oi'obr to prevehit"nt"rrlrenie
tiom stru/iight
and achieve the correct exposure.
o Do not stand in front of the lens when
setting the self-timer in the autofocus mode.

compose the picture,focus and fully depressthe shutter

I, release button.

hliti'-,i,ft
o,iri-il'Siti riUN Withbuilt-inSpeedtight
' when the self-timer is activated,
the shutter releases in 10 seconds. The self_
U]:'/j:g:"I:,l?9ygji-"j rglq plilf:.Jer.
g se.c.1nd
ih; ,top;trink*ins
forz sec.
beforethe shutter is rereaseb(and u in th; LCD
;g;;] bi;"li;#'i0';"";j:
Red-EyeReduction(page 63) is set, the self-ilmdr/red-eye fvi:;
reoiction ramp
the same output levelaa the hormai Red-EyeneouCtion'tinit'on'd"ior" lights at
releases. the shutter
' To cancel the self-timer before
self-timer operation, press the (e) button aqain or
rotate the Command Dial while pressing th'e oriion io 5 ffi ;;l5"2p;EL
O tro,n
the LCD
Panel. To cancel the self-timeiouring:seff-iimer operation]turn itiu [o*e,
switch off or press the @ button again.
o When h'Lh is set, shutter speed is
a-utomaticallycontrolled to 1/30 sec.

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Remote Operation/Time
Control (optional)
Exposure
I Use the optionalremotecontrolto releasethe camera'sshutterfrom a distance.
As with self-timeroperation,the remotecontrol can also be used when you want
to be in the photograph,or it can be used simplyas a cablerelease.Use a
tripod or place the cameraon a stable surfacebeforeusingthe remotecontrol.
When the camerais set to Long Time Exposure(Bulb),pressingthe remote
controlunit'sshutterreleasebutton opens and closesthe camera'sshutter
[ime exposure).
I Pressthe tD button and confirm that cU or 9 appears on
I the LCD panel.(Or press the @ button and rotate the
Command Dial until 0U or ll appears.)

. You can select to release the shutter either two sec. after (c{)) or immediately (9)
after the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.
o Once remote control operation is set, the camera remains ready to receive a signal
from the remote control unit for 60 sec. After 60 sec., the remote control mode is
canceled and eU or 9 disappears from the LCD panel.
. Two methods to shoot with autofocus with remote control:
1. Autofocus activated by the signal from remote control:
Shutter is released when (or two sec. after) the subject is in focus. However, when
focus cannot be achieved, it remains in standby mode.
2. Autofocus activated by lightly pressing the shutter release button on the camera
body before remote control operation:
Lightly press the shutter release button on the camera body while the remote
control is standing by to achieve focus. Once focus is achieved, focus is locked
(even though the finger is removed from the shutter release button). Shutter is
released when (or two sec. after) the shutter release signal is received from the
remote control unit.
. The remote control cannot be operated unless the camera's shutter can be released
(i.e. when subject cannot be in focus with autofocus).
. Cover the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece cap (page 62) or your hand before
pressing the shutter release button in order to prevent interJerencefrom stray light
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. After the shutter is released, the camera remains ready to receive a signal from the
60 remote control unit for 20 sec.
, Point the remote control unit toward the camera and press
L
the shutter release button.
iha ehr rilar ralaaoa h, r**an

5m(16ft.)
Approx.

e The shutter is releasedafter the self-timer/red-eyereductionlamp lights

for approx. o
2 sec. in 2 sec. delay mode.When immediatereleaseis selected,the self-timer/red- o
eye reductionlamp lights after shutter release(except shooting with flash).when (.)
o)
Red-EyeReduction(page 63) is set, the self-timer/red-eyereductionlamp lights at o
the same output levelas the normalRed-EyeReductionfunctionbeforethe shutter co)
CE
releasesand the flash fires when the shutter is released.
r To cancel the remote control before remote control operation,press the (E_l =
button I
againor rotatethe command Dialwhile pressingthe o button so -s or Q E
disappearsfrom the LCD panel.To cancelduringremotecontroloperation,turn the t!4
power switch off or press the @ button again. o
o
r The shootingdistancefor remotecontroloperationis within5m (16 ft.) ttf
directlyin -l
front of the camera.To shoot beyond the shooting distance of the remote control,
EI
use the self-timer(page 59). Remotecontrol operationcannot be performedwhen o
the subjecthas extremebacklighting.
o lf the shutter cannot be releasedwith the remote control, change the
battery inside
the remote control unit. ffhe life of the battery inside the remote control is approx.
10 years.)Visitan authorizedNikon dealeror servicecenterto chanoeit.

when the camerais set to Long Time Exposure(Bulb)(page50),the camera

performsTime exposurewith remote control operation.Pressthe remote control
unit'sshutterreleasebuttonto open the camera'sshutterand pressthe shutter
releasebuttonagainto close the shutter.As with Bulb exposure,this functionis
usefulfor shootingnighttimescenesor stars.(Useof a tripod is recommended.)
Self-timer/red-eyereductionlamp lightsslightlyonce every2 sec. duringTime
exoosure.

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I The finderdiopterenablesnear-or far-sightedphotographersto adjustthe
eyepiecediopterto suit their vision.

o Slide the diopter adjustment lever while looking through the viewfinder until the focus
brackets in the viewfinder appear sharp. The adjustable range of the finder diopter is -1 .5
DP. to +0.5 DP. Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provide viewfinder diopter of -5.0
to +3.0 DP.

Usingthe diopteradjustmentlever
NOTE:
Since the diopter adjustment lever is located next to the viewfinder, be careful not to
poke yourself in the eye with your finger or fingernail while sliding the lever.

I Attaching the eyepiece cap or optional eyepiece correction lens

o To attach an eyepiece cap or optional eyepiece correction lens, remove the rubber eyecup
and slide down the eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens. When reattaching the rubber
eyecup, make sure to attach it in the correct direction.

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 ,'
Built-inSpeedtightand MatrixB"
This camera is equipped with a built-in Speedlight that provides an angle
of coverage for a
24mm lens with a guide number of 16 (rSo200, m) or 52 (rso200, ft.).
Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ensures proper exposure of the main subject
and background,
and.provides adequate flash output to enable natural-looking flash photography
lri,itfr CeU
tenst.
In addition to shooting in dim light, the flash can be used in daylight to reduce
shadows on
the main subject or to put catchlights in your subject,s eyes.
' When using a non-CPU lens, standard TTL
flash is the only flash mode available. To
ensure optimum performance, use onlv CpU lenses.

Flash sync mode

Fiveflashsync modes-Normal sync, Red-EyeReduction,Slow Sync and Red-Eye
Reductionwith slow sync, and Flashcancel-are availablewith this camera.

to,: Red-EyeReduction
In order to reduce the red-eye effect in photos of
people or animals, the Red-Eye Reduction lamp lights
for approx. 1 sec. before the flash fires.

tslow'Slow Sync att

(g
l!
Normally, the camera's shutter speed is automaticallv
set between 1/60 to 1/1 25 sec. with flash =
o
photography. However, for shooting nighttime scenes,
Slow Sync uses a slower shutter speed to bring our E
r.lJ
background details using all of the available light. 4
o
a
lrl

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trt
o Red-EyeReductionand Slow Sync can be set simurtaneousry
by serectingtw*. see page
or+.
' Selectable flash sync modes depend on
the exposure mode selected. See page 6g for the
available combinations of flash sync modes and exposure modes.

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FlashPhotography-continued
ffi Usingthe built-inSpeedlight

Releasethe built-in Speedlightby sliding the Speedlight

lock-releaseleve4and set the flash sync mode by
pressingthe @ button.

'b#--
3 i I

a-Ntk;;
. The Speedlight stafts to charge when it is released and t appears in the viewfinder
when Speedlight is fully charged (when the camera's meter is on).
. Pressing the @ button changes the flash sync mode as follows (- line):
Rotating the Command Dial while pressing the @ button changes the mode as
follows(---line):

fr rrlr l
t: Normal Sync
i I
lr
tc,: Red-Eye
Reduction
@: FlashCancel

. t (normalsync)disappearsfrom the LCD panelwhen NormalSync is set and the

@ button is released.
. When the Night Scene Programii is set, Slow Sync flash is automaticallyselected.
(Page68.)
. Pressdown gentlyon the Speedlightto retract.
. FlashCancelcan only be set when the built-inSpeedlightis released.(Retracting
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 NOTE:
FlashSyncModes
' when Red-EyeReductionor Red-EyeReductionwith slow sync is set, the Red-
Eye Reductionlamp lights for approx. 1 sec. before the flash fires. Do not move
the camera or let the subject move until the shutter is released.
' with some lenses,light from the Red-EyeReductionlamp may not reach the
subject'seyes. In some cases, the red-eyeeffect may not be reduced effectively
due to the locationof the main subject.
. With Slow Sync and Red-EyeReductionwith Slow Sync, keep the camera
steady to prevent picture blur since the shutter speed is slow. Use of a tripod is
recommended.

2 set the exposuremode and confirm the shutter speed and

aperture.
o Available shutter speed and aperture in each exposure mode:

Exposure mode Available shutter speeo Available aoerture Page

General-PurposeProgram 43
Auto-MultiProgram Automaticallyset Automatically set 44
Vari-Prooram 47
Shutter-PrioritvAuto 1 / 1 2 5 - 3 0s e c . - t Automaticallyset 45
Apedure-Priority
Auto Automatically set Desiredsetting-z r+o
.1 Theshuttersgeed
shiftsautomatically
to 1/125sec.whentheshutterspeedis fasterthanl/l25
CL
sec.andthe flashis
.2 Theflashshooting fired. GI
distancerangedependson thetSOfilm speedof the film in useandtheaoerture El)
selected.ln Aperlure-Priority
Autoexposuremode,settheapeftureaccordingto theftashshitoting o

distancerangetableonpage67. o
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FlashPhotography-continued
3 Confirm that t appears in the viewfinder and make sure
the subject is within the flash shooting distance range
(page 67).

. t in the viewfinderblinksapprox.3 sec. afterfull flash output.This may indicatethat

underexposurehas occurred. Check the focus distance,apertureor flash shooting
distancerangeand shoot again.
. When the subjectis dimly lit, the AF-Assistllluminatorautomaticallyemits (page40)
to guide autofocus.

Usable lenses with built-in Speedlight

24mm (1m or longer shooting distance), 28mm to 300mm (O.6m/2 ft. or longer
shooting distance) CPU lenses can be used with the built-in Speedlight.
. Vignettingoccurs at the edgesof the frame resultingin underexposure
with the following
AF zoom lenses,which have limitationsin usablefocal lengthor shootingdistance:

Lens Limitations
24-50mm113.3-4.5 24mmfocallengthcannotbeused
24-120mmf/3.5-5.6 24mmfocallengthcannotbeused.50mmfocallengthat 1.5m(4.9ft.)or longer
shootingdistance
or 120mm at 0.8m(2.6ft.)or longer.
28-70mmt13.5-4.5 28mmfocallength at 1m(3.3ft.)or longershooting
distance
28-80mmf/3.5-5.6 28mmfocallengthat 1.2m(3.9ft.)or longershooting distance
28-85mmt13.5-4.5 28mmand35mmfocallengthcannotbeused
28-200mmf/3.5-5.6 28mmand35mmfocallenothcannotbeused
35-70mmf/2.8 35mmfocallengthcannotbeused
f/3.5-4.5
35-135 35mmfocallengthat 2m(6.6ft.)or longershooting distance
70-180mmt|4.5-5.6 70mm focallength
at3morlonger shooting or100mm
distance, at 1m(3.3ft.)orlonger.
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n ' Do not set the zoom lens to Macro in wideangleand always remove
usingthe built-inSpeedtight.
' Followinglenseswith focal length shorter than 300mm cannot
the lens hood when

be used:
AF-s 300mm t/2.8D, AF-t 300mm f/2.8D, AF 28mm f/1.4, AF Zoom 2o-35mmf/2.8D
. Use of lens other than AF Nikkor is not recommended.
r Focal length and picture angle of the 1X240film differ from those
(page 36).
of the 135 format film

ffi Flash shooting distance range

The flash shooting distance changes according to the film speed in use and
aperture setting.

ISO Film Speed zjc' 50 100 200 400 800 Flash shooting
Guide number {m/ft 5 . 5 / 1 8 7.8/26 11/36 5.6/51 22/72 31n42 distance range (m/ft.)
1.4 2 2.8 4 1.4-7.9/4.6-26
1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 1-5.5/3.3-18
1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 o.7-3.5/2.3-13
OO"n"* 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 o.6-2.8/2.O-9.2
2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 o.6-2/2.0-6.6
4 5.6 8 11 16 22 0.6-1.4/2.O-4.6
5.6 8 '11
16 22 32 0.6-1l2.0-3.3
:ti
8 11 16 22 32 o.6-0.7/2.O-2.3
' Theflashshootingdistancerangecanalsobe calculated by dividingtheguidenumberby
theaperturevalueselected.
Example: whenf/2.8is selectedwith ISO200filmusingthiscamera'sbuilt-inSpeedlight,
themaximum flashshootingdistance is:
t:# = approx.5.5mor = approx.18 ft.
fh
;. WirelessSlave Flash ControllerSU-4
OptionalSpeedlightscan be fired simultaneouslywith the built-inSpeedlight
using the wireless slave Flash controller sU-4. see page 70 tor accessories.

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ModeCombinqtioqg
Available
I The followingchart lists availablemodes when an lX-Nikkoror AF Nikkoris
attached.

/;/r Ek/*{ell sd

AI.JTO
o Auto-ServoAF o Matrix @ o
P Auto-ServoAF o o o Matrix o o o o C
S Auto-ServoAF o o Matrix a) o C
A Auto-ServoAF o o Matrix - o o o C
z Auto-ServoAF o o o Matrix o o C
n Auto-ServoAF o o Matrix o o C
{Z Auto-ServoAF o o o Matrix o o C
l,H Auto-ServoAF o r) o Matrix o o o
{ ) ' Can be set.
6). Automaticallyselectedwhen the exposuremode is set. (Can be changed to another
flash sync mode.)
-: Cannotbe set.

r
* AFmodedoesnotswitchto Continuous ServoAF whenAF-Assist
llluminatoremits,Red-Eye
Reduction
lamp
lightsup,or duringself-timeror remlte clntrol operation.
r A non-CPU lens can be used only when the exposuremode is set to S (Shutter-Priority
Auto)and the shutterspeed and the aperturecan only be set manually.With a non-CPU
lens,the exposuremetercannot be activated.r- - appearsin placeof the aperture
indicationin the LCD paneland viewfinder;seVconfirmthe apertureusingthe lens'
aperturering. In S mode, Long Time Exposure(Bulb or Time) can be performed.
o With the built-inSpeedlight,each flashsync mode is controlledwith the MatrixBalanced
I
i
Fill-Flash(page 63); however,StandardTTL Flash performswith non-CPU lenses. L
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MISGELTANEOUS
The NikonPRONEAS is a high-
performance,precisioninstrument,
designedto give you superior
pictures.You'llwant to take good
care of your camerato ensurethe
best performance.Taketime to
reviewthis sectionthoroughly,as
doing so will add to your picture-
taking pleasure.
We'vealso includedinformation
about optionalaccessoriesand a
detailedsectionwith technical
specifications.Pleaseread them
carefully.
 onalAccessories
Two camera cases are available for this camera.
. CS-27: Camera body fits inside case with lX30-60mmf/4-5.6 lens attached.
. CS-28: Camera bodv fits inside case with lX60-180mmf/4.5-5.6 lens attached'

Power Pack MB-11

When Power Pack MB-11 is attached to the bottom of the PRONEAS, four AA-type
alkaline-manganese or lithium batteriescan be used to power the PRONEAS. AA-type
batteriesare widely availablecompared to CR2 batteries,and lithium batteriesenable you
to Shoot more rolls of film and yield stable performancein lower temperatures.

lX-Nikkor3O-60mmf/4-5.6,60-180mmfl4.5-5.6,20-60mmf/3.5-5.6,24-7Ommf/3.5-5.6
and 60-180mmf/4-5.6 lensesare availableexclusivelyfor Nikon PRONEAcameras.Also,
variousAF Nikkor lenses,from 16mm fisheyeto 600mm telephoto,are available.Most AF
Nikkor lensescan be used with this camera.

Nikon offers a range of filters includingthe NC filter for lens protection,and the Circular
PolarizingFilterC-PL for special effects. t

Wireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4

TTL multi-flash,where an optional Speedlightis fired simultaneouslywith the built-in
Speedlight,is possiblewith the WirelessSlave Flash ControllerSU-4.

BracketSK-7 enablesyou to attach a TTL Speedlightunit connected to WirelessSlave

FlashControllerSU-4 next to the PRONEAS.
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 $ cameraCare

n s WARNINGDonotuse
. Cleaning camera body
Do NOT ever use organic solvents like
thinner or benzene.
Theyareflammableandhazardous to your
health,andcancausedamageto the camera.

tl
il
Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the camera body, and clean the body with a
soft, clean cloth. After using the camera near sea water,wipe the camera body with a soft,
cleancloth slightly moistenedwith pure water to remove salt, and then dry it with a dry cloth.
q
o Cleaning mirror and lens
Use a blower brush to removedirt and dust from the mirror or lens. To remove fingerprintsor
smudges,use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistenedwith ethanol (alcohol)or
lens cleaner.
o Do not subiect the camera or lens to strong vibration or shock
Do not drop the camera body and lens or allow them to hit a hard surface as this may
damagethe precisionmechanisms.
r Avoid strong electric or magnetic fields
The camera may not function properly in strong electric or magneticfields such as near a
transmittertower.Avoid using the camera in such locations.
o Store the camera in a cool
Store the camera in a cool, dry place to prevent mold and mildew.
o KeePit away from naphthaleneor camphor (moth repellent),electricalappliancesthat
generatemagneticfields, or excessivelyhot places such as inside a vehicleduring the
summer or near a heater.
. Avoid extreme temperature chanqes
An extremetemperaturechange can cause condensationinside the camera body. When
taking the camera to a very hot place from a very cold place or vice versa, place it inside an
aidight containersuch as a plastic bag and leave it inside a while to expose the camera
graduallyto the temperaturechange.
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r Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant
to protectthe
lf youdo not intendto usethecamerafor a longtime,removethe batteries
camera from battery leakage.
. In a humid environment,store the camera inside a plastic bag with a desiccantto keep out
dust, moistureand salt. Note, however,that storing leathercases in vinyl bags may cause
the leatherto deteriorate.Keep the batteriesin a cool, dry place away from heat or
humidity.
. Changethe desiccant occasionallysince it eventuallyloses its ability to absorb moisture
effectively.
o Leavingthe camera unused for a long period of time may cause mold to grow and result in
malfunction.Turn the power on and releasethe shutter a few times once per month.
o To maintainthe built-inSpeedlightin peak condition,fire it a few times everymonth.This
will enable you to use the flash for many years.

Nikon cannot be held responsiblefor any malfunctionresultingfrom the use of the camera
otherthan as specifiedin this manual.
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I WARNINGS
Keep batteries out of the reach of
children. I

Donotleave
lf batteries are accidentally swallowed, call a
doctor immediately.
I
I
o Use two CR2 lithium batteries N
Changethe batterieswell before the end of their life expectancyand preparespare batteries
beforeimportant picture-takingsituations. i
oTurn the camera off when changing the batteries
Turnthe camera power off before changingthe batteries,and insert the batterieswith Gl and
i
O ends positionedcorrectlv.
r When changing batteries,make sure to use batteriesof the same brand
r Stainson the battery poles may cause poor contact. Wipe the batteries
cloth beforeinstallinc.
and manufacturer.
well with a dry
i
f
r Use fresh batteries at low
Battery power diminishesat extremelylow temperatures,and the camera may not function
properlywith old batteries.Use a fresh set of batteriesat low temperatures,keep spare
batterieswarm, and use them alternatelv.
o Film advancespeed lowers and picture capacity decreasesat low temperatures.
F battery power may be restoredwhen the temperaturereturnsto normal.
However,

Do not throw batteriesinto a fire or short circuit them

Do not throw batteriesinto a fire. Do not shoft, disassemble,heat or charge batteries.

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 . Lens is not set to its . Set lensto minimum
r F Eb l i n k s rEl blinks 19
minimum aperture. aperture.
. Batteries are nearing . Have fresh ones readv. 17
E: appears exhaustion.

. Batteries are exhausted. . Replacethe batterieswith

a: blinks 17
new ones.
o Battery power is low or
ambient temperatureis r Turn the power off and
low. When camera replacethe batterieswith
frr and e: operation becomes too
E r r b l i n k s slow in low temperatures, new ones.Then,turn the 16
blink oower on.
all operationstops and
warning indications
appear.

. Non-CPU lens is attached . Attach CPU lens (including

r-' blinks r" blinks or lens is not attached. lX-Nikkor)correctly.(Or set 18
the exposuremode to S.)
r Film is not correctly
positionedor exposed . Reloadthe film or load
film remainsin the film new film.
cartridgechamber.
. Magnetic noise is . Turn the power switch off
Err and 0 detected when a partially and on. or reloadthe film.
blinkand E r r blinks exposedfilm is loaded. 20
E appears o No data is detected or
fully exposed data is Reload new film
detected when a partially
exposed film is loaded.
r Unusable(damaged)film
Reload new film
is loaded.
. Exposedfilm remainsin
the film cartridge . Removefilm cartridge. 29
chamber.
! blinks . Film is loaded without
batteries (without battery . Turn the power switch on 20
power) and new batteries and reloadthe film.
are loaded afterwards.

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. Turn the power off anq

Err And 0
o Battery power is low or
blink temperatureis too low to
rewindfilm.
r Malfunctiondetecteo
duringfilm rewind.
o Filmcartridgechamber
o Turn the power off and on
cover is opened during
Frr and lliilE film rewinil.
b l i n k ,o r l r r , . Properfilm rewind cannot
lllJllli and O Err blinks
be.performed(low power
blink votrage).
. Numberof exposuresin
the roll is differentfrom
the availablenumberof
exposures.
W
replacethe batterieswith
new ones.Then turn the 16
power on and rewind the
film again.
again.lf film rewindooes
not start again,turn the
power off and replacethe
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batterieswith new ones.
Then,turn the power on
and rewindfilm again.

Ir r blinks E r r b l i n k s o Malfunction detected. r Turn the power switch off

and turn it on again. 17

) { blinks o Autofocusis not possible. o Focusmanually.

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( appears . Subject is too near. . Move away from the
subjectand shoot again. 27
. In S mode, select a faster
shutterspeed. 45
o ln A mode,selecta
H i appears fi i sppssl'5 o Overexposurepossible. smaller.aperture(largerf- 46
numDer).

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r In other exposuremodes, + 3 , 4 4
use an ND filter. 47
ln S mode, select a slower
shutterspeed. 45
In A mode, select a larger
Itr appears L'r appears o Underexposure
possible. aperture(smallerf- 46
number).
rL_ In other exposuremodes, 4 3 , 4 4
use the Speedlight. 47

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. C a n c e lt h e h x l h b y
selecting30 sec. or faster
. Shutter speed is set to shutter speed, or select A
hulb and bul and mode and set the aperture
r'- blink r- - blink hxlh in S mode. with the CommandDialto
perform Long Time
Exoosure.
. Speedlight r Use the built-in
recommended. Speedlight.

t blinksfor . Flash has fired at full . Shoot again after

approx. outout and
3 sec. underexposuremay have
after flash occurred.
. Shutter speed faster than
1/125 sec. is selected r Releasethe shutter as it is
Shutter when the built-in
indication Speedlightis used in S
blinks mode and the shutter
speed is automatically
controlledto 1/125 sec.
confirmingfocus distance,
apertureor flash shooting
distancerange.
to take a picture with flash
with shutter soeed at
1 / 1 2 5s e c .

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camera'smicrocomputermay turn the camera off. This can happen even with fresh,
properlyinstalledbatteries.lt may also keep the film from advancingproperly.In each of
these cases,to resume operation,simply turn the power off and on again, or remove and
reinstallthe batteries.
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I Type of camera Integral-.motor
autofocus,
built-inspeedlight,
electronically
controlled
focalplane
-
I I shutter
AdvancedPhotoSystem (1X240)
single-lens
reflex
f I Exposure modes ff : General-Purpose
Proqram
P: Auto-Multi. ftexibteprogram
II
-l P19O1am possibte)
I I
FI S: Shutter-Prioritv
Auto
I
A: Apefture-Prioritv
Auto
nl Vari-Program
(z: Prirtrait,
l: Landscape,
O: Close-Up,
i-?:NightScene;
Flexible
rt' Program possible)
r
f Printtype
I Print type Threeprinttypesareavailable:
H,p andC
rf I Picture
Picture format
format 1 6 . 7x 3 0 . 2 m m
Lens mount NikonF mount
Lens NikkorandNikonlenseshavingNikonF mount*
. Withlimitations;
seechafton p. 34.
Compatible film 1X240
cartridge
fitm
Viewfinder Fixed-eyelevel
penta-Dach-mirror
type(eyepoint:
approx.
1g mm)
Focusing screen ClearMatteScreen
lV(withfocusbrackets),
fixed
Viewfinder
framecoverace/Approx.
87%(50mmlens)
Print frame coverag-e Approx.95%,withH,P andC printtypes
Finder magnification Approx.
0.72Xto0.79Xwith50mmlenssetat infinitv
Diopter adjustment -1.5 DP.to +0.5DP
Viewfinder Focusindication
(in{ocusindication,
front-focus,
rearfocusandAFimpossible
information yaqingf,rEI warning,f r- -
warning,
aperture),
exposure " exposure warning,
warning,
exp'sure vatuelsfruiieripeeO,
compensati6h.focusbrackets, ti p
trames-,ior
anou pnnrtypes,
frashready-light
(chargedindication,
fulroutputwaining),
flash
recommended
Autofocus ' TTLptrase
detection
AFsystemwithAF-Assist
llluminator
(available
with22nrm
-. Aclvarco g5to3m,approx.
lr^1.9^0,T.ltl91ll3ppr0x 0.5ro2mwitrbuf
oJiri_iri
sp.rorigilt
Dyttgnilypressing
theshutterrelease
button
. Detection
range:EV0 to EV20 (atlS0200,normal
temperature)
}
Lens servo AF:Auto-servoAF:cameraautomaticallychoosessingleservoAFor continuous
servoAFoperation according.to
thesubjectstatus]
i.e.stationaiy
;iffivi;g-
(including
directional
information).
. SingleServoAF:0ncefocused ona subject,
focusis locked
' continuousservoAF:Thecamera contiriuously
focuses ona moving subject
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Focus lock buttonis lightlypressed
Focusis lockedwhentheshutterrelease is in
andsubject
AF
focusin SingleServo
Exposure metering 3D Matrix:with lX-Nikkor,D-typeAFNikkor,AF-SNjkkor,AF-lNikkor
Six-segment
withnon-D-type
Matrix:
Six-selment AFNikkor(exceptAFlensfor F3AF),Al-P
Nikkor
Metering range EV2 to EV21 at lS0200,50mmf/1.4lens
Film speed setting setwithlX-system;
Automatically lS025to 10000
filmspeedrange:
Exposure meter Activatedbyturningon power, lightlypressing button;staysonfor
shutterrelease
5 sec.afteiremovingfingerfrombutton, or 2 sec.(or5 sec.afterflashuse)after
releasingshutter
compensation+2 EVrange,in 1i2steps
Exposure
Shutter controlled
Electronically focal-plane
vertical-travel shutter

Shutter speeds a ln tr, P, A, 2,n,9, i'l: 30to 1/2000 set

sec.automatically
o InS: Bulb,30to 1/2000sec.,Time(withremote controloperation)

Self-timer Electronically
controlled; 10sec.;canbecanceled
timerduration:
Remote control Infrared,
activatedby pressing button;immediate
theshutterrelease release mode
and2 sec.delaymode;operating 5mdirectly
approx.
distance: in frontof the
camera;battery 10years;
life:approx. approx.
dimensions: 60 x27 x 1Omm
(Wx H x D);weight:approx.139includingbattery
Sync contact . Flashsynchronization 25 sec.
upto 1/'1
setto 1/125sec.whenshutterspeedis setfrom1/2000to 1/180
(no external contact) . Automdtically
sec.
Built-inSpeedlight Activated byslidingSpeedlight lever,guidenumber16/52(atlS0200,
lock-release
24mmor longer
m/ft.);flasttcoverage: lS025to lS0800
lens;filmspeedrange:
Flash control byTTLSensor
Controlled
. MatrixBalanced possible
Fill-Flash: withCPUlens
. StandardTTL:non-CPU lens
Flash sync mode Normal, Reduction,
Red-Eye withSlowSync,SlowSync,Flash
Reduction
Red-Eye
Cancel
Flash
recommended or whenflashis recommended
indicationBlinksin lowbrightness
Ready-light o Flash lights(minimum
fullycharged: charging 3-3.5sec.)
time:approx,
o Fulloutputwarning:
blinks(approx.
3 sec.afterflash)
0ne-touch filmautomatically
loading, framewhenfilm
to firstunexposed
advances
Film loading
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advances (filmrewinds
oneframewhenshutteris released
automatically
at theendof a filmroll)
Frame counter in LCDpanel;countback
Digitaldisplay type
Film rewind Filmautomaticallystartsto rewindat theendof thefilmroll;rewindspeedis
approx.
20 s9.c.f9r 40-exposurefilmroll;mid-rollrewindpossible;
autbmatically
advancesto theframeimmediately afterthelastexposed framewhenpartially' T
exposedfilmis loaded tr
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I Data imprint function o Built-inclock24-hour
leapyearadjustment
r Date/time
within+g0seconds
typewithtimingaccuracy
until2029
data,title:magnetically
a month; *
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recorded
. Data.recorded (Frontprint):Year/Month/Day,
Month/Daylyear,
Day/Month/year,
Day/Hour/Minute andNolmprint
(Backprint):-Day/Hour/Minute,
Year/Month/Day,
Month/Day/year
and
Day/Monthffear, 0r oneof datewithhourmiiutewhenNblmprintis selected
30titlesin 12 languages canbebackprinted
. Power: fromthecamerabody,dataremainin memory forapprox.
5 minutes
withoutbatteries
LCD panel Shutterspeed,aperture,
date/time,
flashsyncmode,exposure
compensation,
information frame.counter/compensation
value,
riif warning,
Err warning, jwarning,
r- film
cartridge,
self-timer, power,
battery datarecording,
language/tifle
andremot6.contror
Numberof film rolls Without flash(Withflashfor hatfof ailexposures)
per set of fresh 40-exposure: approx. 30 flq) a! ?q:q (68"F), 17 (7)at-10"C(14.F)
approx.
CR2 batteries 2S-exposure: approx. 4't (19)at 20.C(68.F), 20 (1i)at -10.i (14"h
approx.
* For.autofoc-usogefilon usingan tX-Nikkor30-60mmi/l-S.O tens,cdveriigthe
full rangefroryinfiqiU@)to the ctosestdistanceandbackto infinity@) frith
elpqsuremeteractivatedfor i sec.beforeeachshot,witha shutteisptiedof
1/125sec.
Power source TwoCR2-type lithiumbatteries;
fourM-typealkaline
manganese
or lithium
batteries
withPowerPackMB-l1
Battery power e power;E: indicates
for sufficient batteries
arenearing exhaustion;
confirmation blinking
a: indicates
batteries
areexhausted;
noindication/symbolappears
wnen
batteries
arecompletelyexhaustedor improperly (witlrirxposure'meter
installed on)
Tripod socket 1/4inchdiameter
Dimensions(WxHxDl Approx.
116x 87x 57mm(4.6x 3.4x2.2in.l
Weight(without
batteries)Approx.
3259(11.5oz.)

All specifications
applywhenfreshCR2-typebatteries are usedat normaltemperature
(20"c/68"F).
Specificationsand designare subjectto changewithoutnotice.
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AF-Assistllluminator. .,.....40 F l a s hC a n c e | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63-64
Aperture-PriorityAuto exposure Flashshootingdistancerange...........67
mode ....25,46 Flashsync mode ........63-65
Autofocus. 22,40 FlexibleProgram ..............49
Auto-MultiProgram ...25,44 F o c u sL o c k . . . . . . . . . .............42
Auto-ServoAF............. F o c u sm o d e . . . . . . . . . .22,40-41

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Built-inSpeedlight 30, 63-67 General-Purpose Program.....24-25,43
G u i d en u m b e r . . . . . . . . . . . . 3617,
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Close-UpProgram .....25,48 H
C o n t i n u o uSs e r v oA F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4H0 p r i n tt y p e . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ,2 6 , 5 2
CPU Nikkorlens ..18,34, 63
C p r i n tt y p e . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 , 2 6 ,5 2 I
I n d e xp r i n t ........9
D l X - N i k k o|re n s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. ,. .3.4. .,14 9
Depthof field .......32,46,48 l X 2 4 O film........... ........2O,37
Diopteradjustment ..........62 1X240system ..................8-9
Distanceinformation ........49
D { y p e N i k k o r| e n s . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 23, 4 , 4 9 L h
LandscapeProgram ..25,48
E L o n gT i m eE x p o s u r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. .1. 5 0 ,
Exposure c o m p e n s a t i o.n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1
Exposuremeteringsystem................49 M
Exposuremode.................24-25, 43-46 M a n u afl o c u s . . . . . . . . . ...........41
E y e p i e c ce a p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 MatrixBalancedFill-Flash ...........30, 63
MatrixMetering ..........32,49
M i d - R o lC l hange ..............39
M i d - r o lrl e w i n d .................38
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NightScene Program 25,49
NormalSync flash 30. 63-64

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PortraitProgram ........25,49
P print ype.......... ..9,26,52
Print ype... . . . . . . . . . . . . .286, , 5 2

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Red-EyeReduction ..........63
Red-EyeReductionwith Slow Sync..63
Remotecontrol ...........60-61

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Self-timer.. ......S9
Shutter-PriorityAuto exposure
mode ....25,45
S i n g l eS e r v oA F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0
S l o wS y n cf l a s h. . . . . . . . . ......63
StandardTTL flash... ........63
Syncshutterspeed ..........65

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