Nikon F5 User Manual

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Reference tag
Reference tag on the edge of the right-
hand pages corresponds to the sections
described in “How this instruction manual
is organized”.
Index
Use alphabetically listed index on pages
162 and 163 to check your desired page
number.
Glossary
Refer to alphabetically listed “Glossary”
on pages 155 to 161 to get definitions on
various terms used in this manual.
Before You Begin
P.2
-P.15
Preparation
P.16
-P.24
Basic Operation
P.25
-P.34
General Functions
P.35
-P.56
Advanced P.57
Operation -P.94
Controls in Detail
P.95
-P.107
Flash Photography
P.108
-P.126
Miscellaneous
P.127
-P.168
How this instruction manual is organized
Describes information required before you start using
your camera.
Describes preparation of camera, loading of batteries
and film before taking pictures.
Introduces basic shooting using the most basic
settings.
Explains photography fundamentals with the F5
including film advance mode, focus area, focus
mode, metering system and exposure mode.
Presents advanced F5 applications for obtaining vari-
ous photographic effects
Describes the F5’s various features in detail, points to
be checked and other pertinent items.
Introduces various flash photography methods using
an optional Nikon Speedlight.
Lists lens, accessories, tips on camera and battery
care, and other miscellaneous information.
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Nikon F5 Specifications

General

Lens Mount	Nikon F mount
Film Format	35mm
Shutter Speed	30 to 1/8000 sec. (in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV), Bulb
Exposure Modes	Programmed Auto, Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto, Manual
Metering Modes	3D Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted Metering, Spot Metering
Focus Modes	Single Servo AF (S), Continuous Servo AF (C), Manual (M)
Focus Points	5
Flash Sync Speed	1/250 sec
Continuous Shooting Speed	8 fps
Film Advance	Automatic
Viewfinder Coverage	Approx. 100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.75x
Battery	8x AA batteries
Weight	1210g (without battery)
ISO Range	ISO 6 to 6400 (with DX coding), ISO 6 to 6400 (manual setting)