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NIKONOS II
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Summary

CAMERA DESIGN

O-Ring Gaskets

Seal all joints for watertightness up to 160 feet, requiring occasional lubrication.

LOADING THE CAMERA

Opening the Camera

Steps to open the camera by removing the lens and lifting the interior body.

Loading Film

Procedure for inserting film cartridge, aligning spool, and catching perforation for advancement.

Closing the Camera

Reverse procedure to reassemble camera by sliding interior body and attaching lens.

FILM ADVANCEMENT AND SHUTTER RELEASE

Film-Advance Lever

Winds film, cocks shutter, and operates frame counter in two simple lever strokes.

Safety Lock

Prevents accidental exposures and unintended movement of the film advance lever.

FOCUSING

EXPOSURE CONTROL

Setting the Shutter Speed

Adjusting the shutter-speed dial for desired speeds from 1/30 to 1/500 second, plus 'B' and 'R'.

Setting the Aperture

Using the aperture-control knob to adjust diaphragm settings and view depth-of-field.

Depth of Field

Zone of sharpness around the focal plane, affected by focal length, distance, and aperture.

Depth-of-Field Indicator

Red pointers on the distance scale show the near and far limits of sharpness.

FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION

TIPS FOR UNDERWATER PICTURE-TAKING

NIKONOS II FEATURES; SPECIFICATIONS

Frame Counter

Indicates number of frames exposed up to 36; resets automatically when camera is opened.

Camera Body

Three-piece die-cast aluminum alloy construction, sealed by O-rings for water resistance.

NIKONOS II Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeRangefinder
ManufacturerNikon
ModelNIKONOS II
Lens MountNIKONOS bayonet mount
FocusManual
Film Type35mm
FocusingManual
Waterproof Depth50m
Aperture RangeDepends on lens