Specifications for Nikon FG, 1982

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Specifications
Nikon FG, 1982

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Type of camera: Electronically controlled 35mm single-lens reflex

Picture format: 24mm x 36mm (35mm film format)

Lens mount: Nikon bayonet mount, Bayonet mount As with all Nikon SLRs, the FG uses the same type of bayonet mount which easily and securely mounts Nikkor and Nikon Series E lenses.

Lenses: Nikkor 50mm f/1.2, 50mm f/1.4, 50mm f/1.8, Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 as standard; more than 60 Nikkor and Nikon Series E lenses available

Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-travel metal focal-plane shutter

Shutter speeds: Stepless speeds 1sec - 1/1000 sec. on P (Programmed) and A (Automatic) modes; 11 speeds l - l/l000 sec. on Manual; mechanically controlled, 1/90sec. at M90 setting and long exposure at B setting

P (Programmed) mode exposure control: Light intensity feedback type; shutter speed and aperture set automatically and steplessly;

A (Automatic) mode exposure control: Aperture priority type; aperture set manually while shutter speed set automatically and steplessly

Manual setting mode exposure control: Both aperture and shutter speed set manually. Shutter speed timing controlled by quartz

Viewfinder information: Shutter speed scale with LED display, exposure warning signal, ready-light when used with speedlight

Exposure meter: TTL center-weighted full-aperture measurement; meter incorporates one silicon photodiode (SPD)

Metering range: EV 1 to EV 18 (i.e., f/1.4 at 1 sec. to f/16 at 1/1000sec. at ASA/ISO 100 and with 50mm f/1.4 lens)

Film speed range: ASA/ISO 12-3200

Audio warning system: "Beep-beep" warning sound activated {when shutter release button is pressed halfway if shutter speed is approx. 1/30 sec. and below, or approx. 1/1000sec. and above; can be turned off via audio warning lever

Exposure compensation dial: +2EV to -2EV by 1/2 increments

Exposure compensation button: Approx. +2EV when button is kept depressed as shutter is released

Viewfinder: Fixed eye level pentaprism type with built-in TTL exposure meter; approx. 92% of the frame coverage

Focusing screen: Fixed-type Nikon K-type clear-matte screen; comprises clear-matte/Fresnel field and central split-image rangefinder spot surrounded by microprism collar and 12 mm-dia. reference circle which denotes area of center-weighted metering

Finder magnification: 0.84X (50mm lens set at infinity)

Film advance: Via hinged type lever; wound by single stroke or series of shorter strokes; 144 degree winding angle

Frame counter: Shows number of frames exposed; automatically resets to "S" when camera back is opened

Film rewind: Via film rewind crank rotated after rewind button is depressed

Hot-shoe contact: Standard ISO-type; accepts SB-15 or other ISO-type Nikon speedlights directly

Flash synchronization: Speeds of up to 1/90 sec. with electronic flash; with SB-15, SB-I0 or SB-E or any dedicated Nikon Speedlight where flash sync speed is automatically set to l/90 sec. when shutter speed/mode selector is set at P, A or 1/125 - 1/l000 sec. setting; while at 1-1/60sec. setting, the shutter will operate at set speed

Ready light: Incorporated in the viewfinder

Motor drive coupling: Electrical contacts and mechanical coupler built in for operation with the Motor Drive MD-14 or MD-E *

Camera back: Swings open when film rewind knob is pulled up; memo holder provided- interchangeable with the MF-15 Data Back

Self timer: Lever provided can be set for up to approx. 10 sec. exposure delay; setting cancelable before actual shutter release

Reflex mirror: Instant-return non-lockable type

Hand grip: Detachable type

Power source: Two 1.55V silver-oxide batteries (S-76 or SR-44 type), two 1.5V alkaline-manganese batteries (LR-44 type) or one 3V lithium battery (CR-I 3N type)

Power ON/OFF switch: Meter switched on when shutter release button is pressed halfway; stays switched on for approx. 16 seconds after finger is lifted off button

Body finish: Chrome and black available

Dimensions: 136mm (W) x 87.5 mm (H) x 54 mm (D) (body only)

Weight: Approx. 490g (body only)

Camera case: Semi-soft camera cases CF-17, 18 and 19D

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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
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Nikon Series E Lenses: 28mm 35mm 50mm 100mm 135mm | E-Series Zoom lenses: 36~72mm 75~150mm 70~210mm

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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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Type of camera:		Electronically controlled 35mm single-lens reflex
Picture format:		24mm x 36mm (35mm film format)
Lens mount:		Nikon bayonet mount, Bayonet mount As with all Nikon SLRs, the FG uses the same type of bayonet mount which easily and securely mounts Nikkor and Nikon Series E lenses.
Lenses:		Nikkor 50mm f/1.2, 50mm f/1.4, 50mm f/1.8, Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 as standard; more than 60 Nikkor and Nikon Series E lenses available
Shutter:		Electronically controlled vertical-travel metal focal-plane shutter
Shutter speeds:		Stepless speeds 1sec - 1/1000 sec. on P (Programmed) and A (Automatic) modes; 11 speeds l - l/l000 sec. on Manual; mechanically controlled, 1/90sec. at M90 setting and long exposure at B setting
P (Programmed) mode exposure control:		Light intensity feedback type; shutter speed and aperture set automatically and steplessly;
A (Automatic) mode exposure control:		Aperture priority type; aperture set manually while shutter speed set automatically and steplessly
Manual setting mode exposure control:		Both aperture and shutter speed set manually. Shutter speed timing controlled by quartz
Viewfinder information:		Shutter speed scale with LED display, exposure warning signal, ready-light when used with speedlight
Exposure meter:		TTL center-weighted full-aperture measurement; meter incorporates one silicon photodiode (SPD)
Metering range:		EV 1 to EV 18 (i.e., f/1.4 at 1 sec. to f/16 at 1/1000sec. at ASA/ISO 100 and with 50mm f/1.4 lens)
Film speed range:		ASA/ISO 12-3200
Audio warning system:		"Beep-beep" warning sound activated {when shutter release button is pressed halfway if shutter speed is approx. 1/30 sec. and below, or approx. 1/1000sec. and above; can be turned off via audio warning lever
Exposure compensation dial:		+2EV to -2EV by 1/2 increments
Exposure compensation button:		Approx. +2EV when button is kept depressed as shutter is released
Viewfinder:		Fixed eye level pentaprism type with built-in TTL exposure meter; approx. 92% of the frame coverage
Focusing screen:		Fixed-type Nikon K-type clear-matte screen; comprises clear-matte/Fresnel field and central split-image rangefinder spot surrounded by microprism collar and 12 mm-dia. reference circle which denotes area of center-weighted metering
Finder magnification:		0.84X (50mm lens set at infinity)
Film advance:		Via hinged type lever; wound by single stroke or series of shorter strokes; 144 degree winding angle
Frame counter:		Shows number of frames exposed; automatically resets to "S" when camera back is opened
Film rewind:		Via film rewind crank rotated after rewind button is depressed
Hot-shoe contact:		Standard ISO-type; accepts SB-15 or other ISO-type Nikon speedlights directly
Flash synchronization:		Speeds of up to 1/90 sec. with electronic flash; with SB-15, SB-I0 or SB-E or any dedicated Nikon Speedlight where flash sync speed is automatically set to l/90 sec. when shutter speed/mode selector is set at P, A or 1/125 - 1/l000 sec. setting; while at 1-1/60sec. setting, the shutter will operate at set speed
Ready light:		Incorporated in the viewfinder
Motor drive coupling:		Electrical contacts and mechanical coupler built in for operation with the Motor Drive MD-14 or MD-E *
Camera back:		Swings open when film rewind knob is pulled up; memo holder provided- interchangeable with the MF-15 Data Back
Self timer:		Lever provided can be set for up to approx. 10 sec. exposure delay; setting cancelable before actual shutter release
Reflex mirror:		Instant-return non-lockable type
Hand grip:		Detachable type
Power source:		Two 1.55V silver-oxide batteries (S-76 or SR-44 type), two 1.5V alkaline-manganese batteries (LR-44 type) or one 3V lithium battery (CR-I 3N type)
Power ON/OFF switch:		Meter switched on when shutter release button is pressed halfway; stays switched on for approx. 16 seconds after finger is lifted off button
Body finish:		Chrome and black available
Dimensions:		136mm (W) x 87.5 mm (H) x 54 mm (D) (body only)
Weight:		Approx. 490g (body only)
Camera case:		Semi-soft camera cases CF-17, 18 and 19D


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