EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT: Special Cases
Stop-Down Exposure Measurement
With the following lenses and accessories, full-aperture exposure measurement is not possible, either because the lens has no auto-diaphragm or because the diaphragm will not couple with the meter. Therefore, the stopdown method must be used. This means measuring exposure with the lens-aperture diaphragm stopped down to the taking aperture.
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First, push the coupling pin up into the Photomic finder with a coin or similar object so that f/number 5.6 appears in the maximum aperture indicator window. Mount the lens or lens/accessory setup to the camera and switch on the meter in the usual way. |
Bellows Focusing Attachments,
Extension Rings and Focusing Unit: To determine exposure, select the desired
shutter speed and stop down the lens manually until the two signal lights glow.
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Preset Lenses: Use the same procedure as above for lenses having a preset diaphragm, such as older lenses or special lenses such as PC-Nikkor 35 mm f/2.8 etc. |
Reflex-Nikkor Lenses:
The Reflex-Nikkor 500mm f/8.0, 1000mm f/11 and 2000mm f/11 lenses have no aperture
diaphragm. Adjust the shutter speed until the two signal lights glow.
Note: Since focusing may be difficult
or impossible at small aperture due to image darkening on the screen, first open
the lens to full aperture to focus. Then determine the correct exposure by the stop-down
method.
Repro-Copying, Slide-Copying and Photomicrography
Some exposure correction may be necessary depending on the type of film and the subject or the original slide. The numbers in the table below show the exposure correction in f-stops. Re-adjust either the shutter speed or the lens diaphragm according to the indicated numbers, or reset the film speed. Three marks on the film-speed dial are equivalent to one f-stop. If the table indicates a one-stop increase with a film rated at ASA 100, reset the red arrow opposite the number 50.
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Original/Type of Film |
Repro/Slide Copying |
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B/W/Color |
Letters/Figures on Light Background |
Letters/Figures on Dark Background |
Photomicrography |
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Panchromatic Film for general use |
No Compensation required |
+ 1-1/2 Stop |
- 1/2 Stop |
+ 1 Stop |
Exposure Correction for
Special Lens/Focusing-Screen Combinations
Because the light-transmitting properties of some focusing screens differ from those
of ordinary screens, certain lens/screen combinations require exposure correction
to compensate for the influence of the screen.
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Download a original F2S file in PDF Format (248k) on Screen Exposure Compensation Chart. |
With the Photomic finder,
the method used is to set the film speed (ASA) against the proper compensating mark
engraved on the film-speed index ring.
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For example, when you wish to have a half stop decrease ( - 1/2) for an old Fisheye-Nikkor Auto 6 mm f/2.8 lens with the Type C Screen. If the film speed is ASA 100, lift up the index ring and set the number 100 on the film-speed dial opposite the -1/2 mark. |
Lens Hoods The use of a lens hood is recommended at all times to prevent extraneous light from striking the lens surface and causing flare or ghost, and to protect the lens against damage. Nikon lens hoods come in four types, depending on the lens: screw-in, snap-on, slip-in and built-in. They are calculated precisely for each focal-length Nikkor lens to provide maximum protection against stray light.
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To attach or remove the snap-on lens hood, simply depress the button on either side of the hood. It will also fit directly over a screw-in filter so both can be used on a lens at the same time. |
When not in use, the snap-on hood can be reversed for storage on the lens, and the lens and its hood can be stored together in the eveready case.
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