Modern Classic SLRs Series : Nikon F5 - Instruction Manual - Part XV

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Optional Accessories

Interchangeable Viewfinders In addition to the standard Multi-Meter Finder DP-30, the F5 accepts various other interchangeable viewfinders. Available metering systems depend upon the type of viewfinder used. To remove the finder, press the finder release button and slide the finder toward you. To attach the finder, slide the finder as far as it goes. You can choose to go to the more specific VIEWFINDER Section in this Nikon F5 Site.

AE Action Finder DA-30 Perfect for situations where normal viewing is difficult or impossible, such as when wearing a helmet or goggles, or with the camera encased in a special housing for underwater photography. Rubber hood and rubber eyepiece cover are provided.

6X High-Magnification Finder DW-31 For critical high-magnification close-up work and photomicrography. Its sophisticated optical system provides a clear, sharp view of the entire image at approx., 6X magnification. Fitted with a -5 to +3 diopter adjustment for individual eyesight correction, plus a rubber eyecup and rubber eyepiece cover.

Walst-Level Finder DW-30 Used with the F5 when shooting at a low angle or on a copystand. Fold-up-type viewing hood provided. The built-in flip-up magnifier provides approx. 5X magnification at the center of the image for accurate focusing.

The chart below shows the compatibility of viewfinders and metering systems.

	3D Color Matrix	Center-Weighted	Spot (size)
Multi-Meter Finder DP-30			(4.0mm *1)
AE Action Finder DA-30	*2	*3	*4 (3.2mm )
6X High-Magnification Finder DW-31			*4 (3.0mm )
Waist-Level Finder DW-30			(3.0mm )

*1) With focusing screens other than EC-B, Spot size is 6mm dia.
*2) Five-segment Matrix Metering is available with AE Action Finder DA-30.
*3) Center Weighted Metering area of 12mm reference circle cannot be changed using Custom Setting. Metering area does not shift with the focus area.
*4) Metering area does not shift with the focus area.

Interchangeable Focusing Screens Nikon offers you a choice of 13 interchangeable focusing Screens. The advanced EC-B-type screen is supplied with the F5 as standard equipment. See list of all interchangeable screens. For details on changing focusing screens, SECTION relates to changing screens.

| Separate Featured Section on Focusing Screens for Nikon F5 |

Note: Focusing screens for F4, F3, F2 or F series CANNOT be interchange or used with the F5. When a Multl-Meter Finder DP-30 or AE Action Finder DA-30, which has built-in exposure sensors, is attached to the F5, EV level of the focusing screen may require compensation depending upon the focusing screen, lens, or Teleconverter attached, To compensate the EV level of a focusing screen, use Custom Function #18.For required compensation value for each focusing Screen, see the instruction manual of the focusing screen. - please also note: Matrix Metering is available only with screens EC-B, B, F, J, A & L type.

Type EC-B	Type B	Type U	Type C

Type EC-B Fine-ground matte field with focus brackets. Good for general photography.
Type B Matte/Fresnel field with 12mm-dia. reference circle and focus brackets. Good for general photography.
Type U Matte/Fresnel field with 12mm-dia. reference circle and focus brackets. Suitable with telephoto lenses longer than 200mm.
Type C Fine-ground matte field with 5mm-dia. clear spot and cross hair. For photomicrography, astropholography and other high-magnification applications that use parallax for focusing on aerial images.

Type M	Type E	Type E	Type A

Type M Fine-ground matte field with 5mmdia. clear spot and cross hair for use in parallax focusing on aerial images, plus millimeter scales for calculating magnification of individual objects or for measuring objects. Brilliant image in dim light. Suitable for close-ups, photomicrography and other high magnification applications
Type E Matte/Fresnel field with 12mm-dia. reference circle, focus brackets and etched horizontal and vertical lines. Ideal for architectural photography.
Type J Matte/Fresnel field with central 5mm-dia, microprism too sing spot and 12mm-dia, reference circle. Good for general photography.
Type A Matte/Fresnel field with 5mm-dia. BriteView, split-image rangefinder. Rapid and accurate focusing for subjects with both straight lines and ill-defined contours. Suitable for general photography.

		Type L Same as Type A but With BriteVew split - image rangefinder line at a 45 degrees angle. Rapid and accurate focusing for subjects with both straight lines and ill-defined contours. Suitable for general photography.
Type L	Type G

Type G Clear Fresnel field with extra-bright 12mm-dia. microprism focusing spot for viewing and focusing in poor light. Four modes (G, G2, G3, G4) available for lenses of different focal lengths. Depth-of-Field preview NOT available.

Filters Nikon filters can be divided into four types: screw-in, drop-in, rear-interchange and slip-in type. There are Nikon filters available for use with color and black-and-white film, color film only, black-and-white film only and for light with a wavelength in the 300nm to 950nm range. Nikon offers such a wide variety because photographic needs vary. For example, a color-temperature converting filter can balance the color temperature of the light and your film. Filters for black-and-white film alter contrasts and tones to suit your purposes. Polarizing filters reduce the amount of light reflected from non-metallic surfaces like glass and water. And ND (Neutral Density) filters limit the light entering the camera and are useful on bright, sunny days.

Note: \With the F5, filter factor reed not be considered except for ND 400x and X1 filters and when Spot Metering is selected. Compensate exposure -2/3 EV when using ND 400x filter and +1 EV when using X1 filter. Note that when special filters available from manufacturers other than Nikon are used, autofocus or electronic rangefinder may not operate properly. <<< --- Nikon Filter / exposure Guide (61k Gif)

* Use circular-polarizing filter C-PIL instead of polarizing filter Polar. Polarizing filter cannot be used with the Nikon F5.
* Use NC filter when using the filter to protect the lens.
* Moire may occur when shooting subject against bright light or if a bright light source is in the frame. Remove the filter before shooting in this case.
* Use Center-Weighted Metering when using a filter with filter factor such as ND Bx or ND 4x, or a filter for black-and-white film. The effect for the 3D Color Matrix Metering may not be fully obtained with these filters.

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Special Application lenses: Micro-Nikkor Lenses - 50mm~55mm -60mm 85mm -105mm 200mm Micro-Zoom 70-180mm Perspective Control (PC) - 28mm 35mm PC-Micro 85mm Dedicated Lenses for Nikon F3AF: AF 80mm f/2.8 | AF 200mm f/3.5 EDIF Depth of Field Control (DC): 105mm 135mm Medical Nikkor: 120mm 200mm Reflex-Nikkor Lenses - 500mm 1000mm 2000mm Others: Noct Nikkor | OP-Nikkor | UV Nikkor 55mm 105mm | Focusing Units | Bellows-Nikkor 105mm 135mm Nikon Series E Lenses: 28mm35mm50mm100mm135mm | E-Series Zoom lenses: 36~72mm75~150mm70~210mm

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Recommended links to understand more technical details related to the Nikkor F-mount and production Serial Number:
http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-153.html by: my friend, Rick Oleson
http://www.zi.ku.dk/personal/lhhansen/photo/fmount.htm by: Hansen, Lars Holst
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/nikonfmount/lens2.htm
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html

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