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Nikon F2A PHOTOMIC User Manual

Nikon F2A PHOTOMIC
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Nikon F2A PHOTOMIC Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNikon
ModelF2A PHOTOMIC
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Nikon F2A Photomic Camera Nomenclature

Shutter-speed Dial

Dial for setting camera's shutter speed.

Film-Advance Lever

Lever for advancing film and cocking shutter.

Focusing Ring

Ring on the lens for adjusting focus.

Meter Window

Window displaying exposure meter readings.

Depth-of-Field Preview Button

Button to check depth of field at shooting aperture.

Foreword

Preparation for Use

Installing the Batteries

How to insert and secure the camera's power source.

Loading the Film

Step-by-step guide to insert film into the camera.

Setting the Film Speed

Prior to Shooting

Steps to take before the first exposure.

Memo Holder

Feature for storing shooting information.

Operation of Camera Controls

Setting the Shutter Speed

How to adjust the exposure time.

Setting the Aperture

How to adjust the lens's f-stop.

Film-Advance Lever

Function and operation of the film advance mechanism.

Frame Counter

How the frame counter indicates exposed frames.

T-L Fingerguard

Self-Timer

Using the built-in timer for delayed shots.

Unloading Film

Steps to safely remove exposed film.

Holding the Camera

Shutter Release Operation

Technique for pressing the shutter button smoothly.

Operation via Cable Release

Using an accessory cable release.

Focusing

Depth of Field

Infrared Photography

Adjustments for focusing with infrared film.

Film-Plane Indicator

Location on camera body indicating film plane.

Depth-of-Field Preview Button

Button to check depth of field at shooting aperture.

Depth of Field Indicators

Exposure Measurement

Determining Exposure

Using the meter to find correct exposure settings.

Exposure Control

Metering Range

The limits of the camera's light meter.

Extra-long Exposures

Achieving long exposures using self-timer and 'B' setting.

Time Exposures

High-Contrast Lighting Situations

Handling scenes with large brightness differences.

Stop-Down Exposure Measurement

Exposure Compensation Adjustments

Adjustments for Focusing Screens

Correcting exposure based on focusing screen type.

Adjustments for Film Compensation

Multiple Exposures

Technique for taking more than one picture on a frame.

Mirror Lockup

Locking the reflex mirror for specific lens use.

Flash Synchronization

Ready-Light

Indicator for flash unit readiness.

Tips on Camera Care

Changing the Lens

Coupling Lever Lock/Release Operation

Managing the meter coupling lever.

Changing the Viewfinder

Changing the Focusing Screen

Procedure for replacing the focusing screen.

Focusing Screen Selector Guide

Accessories

Lens Hoods

How to use and attach lens hoods.

Filters

Types of filters and their usage.

Eyepiece Correction Lenses

Lenses for users with visual impairments.

Features/Specifications

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