Power Sources Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30 is designed for using the Ni-MH rechargeable battery with the F5. Compared to regular AA-type alkaline batteries, the Ni-MH battery is more durable and maintains better performance at low temperatures.
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Ni-MH Battery Charger MH-30 MH-30 is the exclusive charger for Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30. External Power Cord MC-32 Especially recommended when using the F5 for extended studio use, the MC-32 connects 12V external power source to the F5. |
Optional Camera Backs Instruction Manual is available for MF-28 ONLY. - go to the FEATURED Site on FIlm BAck for Nikon F5 for the LINK
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Nikon MF-28 Multi-Control Film Back & MF-27 Data Back |
Multi-Control Back MF-28 Multi-Control Back MF-28 enables imprinting of any of the following data: date, time, frame number, serial number, fixed number, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation value, or any desired letters/numbers up to 6 digits inside the frame or up to 22 digits between frames. The MF-28 also enables the camera to be used for various other advanced functions.
Data Back MF-27
A simpler (cheaper) but far compact alternative to the MF-28, it allows you to imprint
the data desired - year/month/day, month/day/year, day/year/month, day /hour/minute
- or leave the film blank.
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Optional Speedlights - Featured Site on Flash for Nikon F5 |
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Speedlight SB-23/SB-22s SB 23/SB-22s is equipped with an AF-asslst illuminator that enables autofocus even in total darkness. Various types of balanced Fill-Flash photography and other operations possible. Other
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Speedlight SB-27 A Compact and lightweight Speedlight. |
TTL Remote Cord SC-17 Use coiled cord SC- 17 for TTL auto flash operation when using a Speedlight off an F5 fitted with either a Multi-Meter Finder DP-30 or AE Action Finder DA-30. The SC-1 7 provides automatic setting of sync speed and the same ready-iight indicator as if the flash unit were directly mounted on the camera. The SC-1 7 comes with two TTL multiple flash terminals and one tripod socket. It is approx. 1.5m (4.9 ft.) long.
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TTL Remote Cord SC-24 Use the SC-24 for TTL auto flash operation when using a Speedlight off an F5 fitted with either a 6X High-Magnification Finder DW-31 or Waist-Level Finder DW-30. |
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Personal Computer Links MS Windows 95/Mac Photo Secretary AC-1 WE or AC-1 ME for FS Nikon Photo Secretary for F5 links the F5 and your MS Windows 95- or Macintosh-based personal computer via Personal Computer Connecting Cord MC-33 or MC-34. Various F5 operations can be set from your personal computer and shooting data stored on the F5 can be downloaded and manipulated on your personal computer. |
Viewing Accessories
MORE accessories and discussions
Eyepiece Correction Lenses Five lenses - 3, - 2, 0, +1 and +2 diopters - are available. When used with the diopter adjustment dial of the Multi-Meter Finder DP-30, the combined adjustment range will extend from -5 to +4 diopters.
Rubber Eyecup DK-2 The eyecup prevents stray light from entering the viewfinder from the rear and allows eyeglass wearers to use the F5 without fear of scratching their glasses. The DK-2 is also usable with other selective Nikon bodies such as Nikon F3.
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Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-3 Excellent for copy work, the DR-3 provides an upright, unreversed image for right-angle viewing with the DK-7. Individual eyesight adjustments are possible. |
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Eyepiece Magnifier
DG-2 Provides 2X magnification of the central portion of the finder image
with Eyepiece Adapter DK-7. Eyesight adjustment provided. Useful for critical focusing
in close-up photography. Eyepiece Adapter DK-7 Lets you attach the
DR-3 or DG-2 to the Multi-Meter Finder DP-30's eyepiece.
Close-up Accessories
Click on here: MACRO
Photography
with Nikon F5 (with AF-Micro-Nikkor lenses LINK)
Auto Extension Rings Compact and lightweight, Nikon Auto Extension Rings
slide on and off your camera in seconds for a wide range of reproduction ratios.
Models include the PK-11A, 12 and 13. Lens aperture information is relayed via the
PK ring to the camera, resulting in an exposure that is determined by TTL full aperture
metering. Exposure modes usable: Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual.
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Bellows Attachment PB-6 Mounts between the F5 and the lens for close-up and macro photography. Lets you vary lens extension at the twist of a knob, for reproduction ratios of 1:1.1 to 4:1 with a normally mounted 50mm lens. The lens can also be mounted in reverse to provide aberration correction in the extreme close-up range. The PB-6 has a stop-down lever so you can use stop-down metering. Usable exposure modes are Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual. |
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Repro-Copy Outfit PF-4 Enables you to make high-quality photographic copies of photographs, illustrations, drawings and diagrams. |
Remote Control Accessories
Remote Cord MC-20 Enables remote firing of the F5 and setting of long time exposures up to 9 hrs. 59 min. 59 sec. The LCD tells you the exposure time.
Remote Cord MC-30 Enables remote firing with a trigger-lock function.
Connecting Cord MC-23 Connects two F5 cameras for simultaneous shutter release.
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Extension Cord MC-21 Available for 10-pin remote accessories. |
Adapter Cord
MC-25 Enables the use of Remote Cord MC-12B, Radio Control Set MW-2 and Modulite
Remote Control Set ML-2.
Modulite Remote Control Set ML-3 Provides infrared remote control on
three separate channels to arable automatic operation at distances up to 8 meters
(26 ft.). Compact and easy to handle. Wireless multiple flash operation is also possible.
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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 |
MF Zoom-Nikkor Lenses: 25~50mm | 28~45mm | 28~50mm | 28~85mm | 35~70mm | 36~72mm E | 35~85mm | 35~105mm | 35~135mm | 35~200mm | 43~86mm | 50~135mm | 50~300mm | 70~210mm E | 75~150mm E | 80~200mm | 85~250mm | 100~300mm | 180~600mm | 200~400mm | 200~600mm | 360~1200mm | 1200~1700mm
Tele-Converters: TC-1 | TC-2 | TC-200 | TC-201 | TC-300 | TC-301 | TC-14 | TC-14A | TC-14B | TC-14C | TC-14E | TC-16 | TC-16A | TC-20E
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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