Nikon MD-12 - User Manual

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Summary

Nomenclature

Foreword

Loading the Batteries

Attaching the Motor Drive

Operation

Single-frame shooting

Fires shutter, advances film, and cocks shutter for one frame.

Continuous shooting

Motor drive triggers shutter and advances film as long as button is pressed.

Film Rewinding

Manual Film Advance

Double;Multiple Exposures

Simultaneous Operation

Time Lapse

Accessories

MC-4 Remote Cord

Provides convenient remote-control triggering circuits for the MD-12.

Pistol Grip Model 2

Screws into tripod socket for support and motor triggering with telephoto lenses.

MT-1 Intervalometer

Precision digital timing unit for slow sequence shooting of experiments or work study programs.

ML-1 Modulite Remote Control Set

Triggers MD-12 equipped camera by remote control at distances up to 60 meters.

MW-1 Radio Control Set

Provides wireless, remote control triggering capability for Nikon FM or FE.

Troubleshooting

Battery Performance

Specifications

Nikon MD-12 Specifications

Battery

battery capacity	Eight 1.5V penlight batteries (AA size, in integral battery chamber)
battery weight	Approx. 410g (without batteries)
battery performance at low temperature	Poor below 0 C

Shooting Specifications

shooting speed	3.5 fgs approx. maximum (at shutter speeds faster than 1/125 sec.)
shooting mode	Single frame (S), Continuous (C)
usable shutter speeds at S setting	FM 1 ~ 1/1000 sec., FE 8 ~ 1/1000 sec., Auto, M90

Weight and Dimensions

weight	Approx. 410g (without batteries)
dimensions without grip	Approx. 144 x 36 x 42mm
dimensions with grip	Approx. 144 x 68.5 x 109.5mm