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General| Exposure Control | Aperture-priority auto, Manual |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon bayonet mount |
| Shutter Speed | 1 sec to 1/1000 sec, Bulb |
| Metering System | Center-weighted |
| Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level pentaprism |
| Flash Sync | 1/90 sec |
| Battery | Two 1.5V LR44 or SR44 batteries |
| Type | 35mm SLR film camera |
Function and operation of the camera's shutter release button.
How to operate the film advance lever for winding film and cocking the shutter.
Explanation of the additive-type frame counter and its reset mechanism.
Location and purpose of the memo holder for film information.
Details on setting shooting modes and shutter speeds, including automatic and manual options.
Description of the type K clear-matte focusing screen and focusing techniques.
Explains the 12mm-diameter circle, meter needle, and shutter speed scale in the viewfinder.
Details on underexposure, overexposure warning zones, and manual mode LED.
How to use the button to adjust exposure by +2 EV for specific lighting conditions.
Operation of the self-timer for including the photographer in shots.
Indicates the exact position of the film inside the camera for accurate measurements.
A marker on the lens for focusing with infrared film.
How this lever couples with lenses for aperture-priority metering.
Explains how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure and image appearance.
Discusses the zone of sharpness in a photograph and factors affecting it.
Defines Exposure Value (EV) and the camera's metering range.
Guidance on manual exposure compensation for challenging lighting situations.
Advice on exposure compensation for copy work, slide duplication, and photomicrography.
Information on using electronic flash units with the FG-20.
How the ready-light indicates flash recycling status in the viewfinder.
Description of the SB-19 electronic flash unit and its features.
Information on motor drives for continuous shooting and frame-at-a-time photography.
Overview of accessories for close-up photography, including lenses and bellows.
Explanation of Nikon filters for balancing light and creating artistic effects.
Recommended hoods to prevent light entering the lens and causing flare.
Includes correction lenses, rubber eyecup, and adapter for viewfinder enhancement.
An accessory for powering the camera in cold weather using AA batteries.
A screw-in type release for vibration-free shutter operation.
Protective cases designed to fit the FG-20 with specific lenses.
Options for carrying the camera, including leather and nylon straps.
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