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Nikon MF-23 & MF-24 250 exposures Bulk Film Back -Part VI

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Exposure Delay/Freeze Focus (Focus Priority) Combination

1. Set Exposure Delay and Freeze Focus as desired. Exposure Delay set indicator and Freeze Focus set indicator appear. 2. Shifting the camera shutter speed to 'B' or 'T' cancels the Exposure Delay setting.



3. Cancel the settings. Use FNC button and S/R button. Be sure to cancel the Interval Timer setting before canceling the Long Time Exposure setting.



• To stop the operation before all exposures have been taken, push the S/S button twice. • Depressing shutter release button during intervals will trigger the Long Time Exposure as set, if the subject is in focus. • If subject does not enter the preset focus position within approx. 8 seconds, camera will omit that shooting and resume operation from the next shooting time.

Exposure Delay and Freeze Focus Combinations 1. Set Exposure Delay and Freeze Focus as desired. Exposure Delay set indicator and Freeze Focus set indicator appear. Shifting the camera shutter speed to 'B' or 'T' cancels the Exposure Delay setting.



2. Push S/S button. Long Time Exposures can be performed in freeze focus function for any number of frames set, when the delay time reaches 00:00:00. Exposure Delay set indicator blinks throughout the operation; Long Time Exposure set indicator blinks each time the shutter opens. After all exposures are complete, the operation stop automatically and both Exposure Delay set indicator and Long Time Exposure set indicator stop blinking.



3. Cancel the settings. Use FNC button and SIR button. * Pushing the S/S button while the Exposure Delay set indicator is blinking cancels the Exposure Delay shooting that was set. If subject does not enter the preset focus position within approx. 8sec., shutter cannot be released.

Exposure Delay/Long Time Exposure Combination

1. Set Long Time Exposure function as desired. Long Time Exposure set indicator will appear. Be sure to set Long Time Exposure prior to setting Exposure Delay. 2. Set Exposure Delay. Exposure Delay set indicator will appear. * Shifting camera shutter speed to a setting other than 'B' cancels the Long Time Exposure setting.



3. Push S/S button. Long Time Exposures are performed for as many Ii nes as desired, when the delay time reaches 00.00:00. Exposure Delay set indicator blinks throughout the operation; the Long Time Exposure set indicator blinks each time the shutter opens. After all exposures are complete, the operation automatically stops and both Exposure Delay set indicator and Long Time Exposure set indicator Stop blinking.

4. Cancel the settings. Cancel settings using the FNC and S/R buttons.



• To stop the operation before all exposures have been taken, push the S/S button twice. • Depressing the shutter release button during the operation triggers a Long Time Exposure at the duration set. • If Long Time Exposure is canceled first, 'buLb' appears in the LCD and Exposure Delay is canceled.

Exposure Delay/Freeze Focus (Focus Priority)/Long Time Exposure Combination

1. Set Long Time Exposure function as desired. Long Time Exposure set indicator appears. Be sure to set Long Time Exposure prior to setting exposure Delay. 2. Set Exposure Delay and Freeze Focus. Exposure Delay set indicator and Freeze Focus set indicator appear. * Shifting camera shutter speed to a setting other than 'B' cancels the Long Time Exposure setting.

3. Push S/S button. Long Time Exposures can be performed in freeze focus function for any number of frames set, when the delay time reaches 00:00:00. Exposure Delay set indicator blinks throughout the operation; Long Time Exposure set indicator blinks each time the shutter opens. After all exposures are complete, the operation stop automatically and both Exposure Delay set indicator and Long Time Exposure set indicator stop blinking.



4. Cancel the settings. Cancel settings using the FINIC and S/R buttons. * To stop the operation before all exposures have been taken, push the S/S button twice. • Depressing the shutter release button during the operation triggers a Long Time Exposure at the duration set, if subject is in focus. • If Long Time Exposure is canceled first, 'buLb' appears in the LCD and Exposure Delay is canceled. • If subject does not enter the preset focus position within approx. 8sec., shutter cannot be released.

Long Time Exposure/Freeze Focus (Focus Priority) Combination

1. Set Long Time Exposure and Freeze Focus as desired. Long Time Exposure set indicator and Freeze Focus set indicator appear. Shifting camera shutter speed to a setting other than 'B' cancels the Long Time Exposure setting.



2. Start the operation. Start the operation by depressing the shutter release button. The Long Time Exposure set will blinks throughout Long Time Exposure operation. With shutter release button depressed, when subjects enters the preset focus position, the shutter opens for a Long Time Exposure. Note that shutter will remains open for as long as you hold the shutter release button down. When shooting is complete, the Long Time Exposure set indicator stops blinking.



3. Cancel the settings. Cancel settings using the FNC and S/R buttons. Pushing S/S button while Long Time Exposure set indicator is blinking cancels the Long Time Exposure shooting set.

Auto Exposure Bracketing/Long Time Exposure Combination

In TTL auto flash photography, flash output will be compensated. Without flash, exposures will not be compensated, but you will still be able to take as many shots as the number of frames set.

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)

1. Avoid using the MF-24 at high temperatures (60OC/ 140OF or above),- the entire display turns black, making it hard to read display information. 2. Avoid storing the MF-24 in an excessively hot place such as the trunk of a car parked in the sun: it could shorten the LCD's life. 3. When the temperature drops below freezing, the LCD's response time slows, and improper imprint may occur. When the temperature rises, the display works normally. 4. The MF-24's LCD is of the highest quality.
After seven to ten years of normal use, however, contrast may deteriorate and display information may begin to fade. Should this occur, contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service facility to have the display replaced at a nominal charge.

UNLOADING CASSETTES

When you reach the end of a roll of film, the film advance automatically stops and the camera's alert lights up. Because the last exposed frame is at enter of the camera, however. do not open the MF-24 rear cover immediately. Proceed as follows: With the MB-22, at low temperature (below freezing point), the alert LED at the end of film may not lights up.

1. Set the film advance mode selector to L (Lock), then , while pushing the camera's R1 lock button, pull out the R1 film rewind lever.



2. Push the MF-24's film take-up button entire roll of film onto the take-up cassette. Note: If you push the MF-24's film take-up button without setting the camera's R1 lever. film transport stops and the alert LED lights up. In this case, first set the camera's film advance mode selector to L to turn

3. After the film is completely wound onto the take-up cassette, set the open/close knobs on both supply and take-up sides to "OPEN," then open the rear cover. Pull out the cassette spindle from both cassette chambers and press the cassette eject lever to lift the cassette up far enough so you can grip it easily, then lift out each cassette. (continue pulling cassette spindle until it comes out of the chamber.) If you have inserted the film end too deeply into the spool, it may not come out of the supply cassette. In this case, the camera detects the film tension and automatically stops. The camera's alert LED will then lights up to warn you that the last exposed

It is possible to unload both cassettes before you reach the end of the film. While pushing the camera' R1 lock button, pull out the R1 film rewind lever, the open the rear cover to take out the cassettes. If you feel tension makes it too difficult to rotate the open/close knob, pull out the cassette spindle knob to loosen the film roll. If it is still too tightly wound, rotate the spindle knob inward. Be sure to unload the cassette in a darkroom.

Detach the MF-24

First pull out the plug connected ,! terminal on the grip MF-24G. If a cable release is used, remove it before detaching the MF-24. Next, set the open/close knob on the supply side of the MF-24 to "OPEN" and turn the camera clamp lever clockwise.

BATTERY LIFE WITH MB-21B

Battery life varies with the type of batteries used. The table below shows number of cassettes per set of fresh batteries*:



Note: With film advance mode at CH, shutter speed at 1/250 sec. and an AF-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3~f/4.5 completing one autofocus cycle (from infinity to the closest focus distance and back) for each exposure.

FIRING RATE

The firing rate in continuous shooting mode is 5 fps with C
H (continuous high speed) or 2.5 fps with CL (continuous low speed)*

Note: The above figures are for an AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3~f/4.5 lens, with a shutter speed of 1/250 sec., at 20° C (68 ° F). They may vary according to conditions. With the camera's film advance mode selector at CS, the actual film advance speed will correspond to Continuous Low (CL). * Note: Regardless of the type of batteries used in the MB-21B, the firing rate does not vary.

TIPS ON MF-24 CARE

• Do not use cassettes which have been deformed or damaged through long use: doing so could cause a malfunction such as varying frame intervals or overlapping frames.
• The rear cover is individually adjusted to each MF-24- when you open, detach or replace the cover, be sure to handle with care.
• After loading cassettes, be sure to take up the film slack to prevent overlapping frames or inadequate film advance.
• At low temperatures, film perforations might tear due to fast winding speed. making it impossible to advance the film. Do not expose film (cassettes) to low temperatures for long periods. Load cassettes in the MF-24 immediately before shooting.
• Below freezing point. for Single Servo Autofocus operation, set the film advance mode to S (single-frame shooting) or CL (continuous low speed). For continuous Servo Autofocus operation, continuous shooting is not recommended.
• Do not subject the MF-24 to shock or apply any sort of pressure to the LCD panel.
• Do not use cleaning fluids to clean the MF-24.
• Use the MF-24 at a temperature between - 10
°C (14°F) and +40°C (104°F).
• When the MF-24 is not attached to a camera body, do not put it down (on a desk. etc.) with the front side facing up.

ABOUT BATTERIES

For MB-21- Do not use any battery other than AA-type alkaline- manganese (LR6) or NiCd (KR-AA) batteries.

* When not using the camera for a long period, remove the batteries. * Battery power falls off in extremely low temperatures; when shooting in such an environment, make sure the batteries you use are fresh, and wrap the camera body in something warm. For better performance in low temperatures, use NiCd batteries. * When replacing batteries, be sure to replace all batteries at the same time. Always use fresh batteries of the same brand.

• Do not throw used batteries into a fire.
• If the battery chamber is contaminated by battery leakage, take the camera and MF-24 to an authorized Nikon dealer. For Multi-Control Section If batteries become weak, the Data Imprint function indicator (PRINT) blinks each time the shutter is released. In this case, you can imprint data but imprinted data may appear too light. If the MF-24's LCD begins to blink*, the batteries must be replaced with a fresh set. After replacing batteries, reset data, With the LCD blinking. the MF-24 may not function properly. If you want to continue shooting but do not have new batteries, remove the battery from the MF-24 and shoot without MF-24 functions. *At tempe~atures of - 100C (MoF) or colder, the LCD ma blink, even with new batteries. due to insufficient battery strength. When the temperature rises, batteries will return to normal capacity.

* When using the MF-24's multi-control function are not using it for a long period, be sure to check the LCD. If it resets to the original display (as shown on page 11), this indicates the batteries for the multi-control function are exhausted. Replace with new ones.

• Do not install batteries in strong sunlight or bright illumination.
• Do not dispose of batteries by burning. and do not disassemble batteries. Keep batteries away from infants and small children if a battery is accidentally swallowed, call the doctor immediately, the material inside batteries can cause Serious injury.

SPECIFICATIONS

Usable camera: Nikon F4/F4s - with bottom portion (MB-22B) of Nikon External Power Regulator MB-22 or bottom portion (MB-21B) of Nikon High-Speed Battery Pack MB-21
Film Cassettes: Two Nikon MZ-1 Film Cassettes
Usable film speed: ISO 25 - ISO 3200
Imprint exposure Four steps; automatic adjustment according to manual film speed setting on the camera body; manual adjustment also available
Maximum No. of frames: 250 frames, for single-frame and continuous shooting
Firing Rate: 5.0 fps with C
H (continuous high speed) or 2.5 fps with CL (continuous low speed)* The above figures are for an AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3~f/4.5 lens. with a shutter speed of 1/250sec.. at 20°C (68°F). They may vary according to conditions.
Automatic film take-up stop: Film advance stops automatically when film end comes out of supply cassette spool; if film end fails to come out of spool, camera automatically detects tension and stops automatically - in both cases, the camera's alert LED lights up
Battery check: By pushing battery check button (only for MB-21) on the MB-21: with alkaline-manganese batteries, two lit LED's indicate sufficient battery power, one or no lighting LED warns batteries should be replaced with fresh set; with NiCd batteries, one lit LED (right side) indicates sufficient battery power-, no lit LED warns batteries should be replaced with fresh ones
Power sources: For the MB-21, six AA-type alkaline manganese (LR6) or NiCd (KR-AA) batteries- for the MB-22, Nikon AC/DC Converter MA-4 or other fixed-voltage power supply with output voltage of DC 9V to DC 20V and output current of 3A or higher
Remote control: Possible via Nikon Remote Cord MC-12/MC-12A, Nikon Radio Control Set MW-2, etc.
Rear cover lock mechanism: On the take-up side open/close knob: with the open/close knob set at CLOSE, the rear cover is locked and cannot be opened.
Tripod sockets: Two sockets provided on the front the MF-24
Dimensions: 329.5mm (W) x 98.5mm (H) x 87mrn (D)
Weight: Approx. 1,315g

Multi-Control Section

Data imprint type: 7-segment. 8-digit LED (between frames), 7-segment. 6-digit LED (in frame)
Imprinted data: Between frames: Year/Month/Day. Day/ Hour/ M inute/(second). Fixed Number, Frame Count (additive or subtractive frame counter, as selected). Shutter Speed/Aperture. Exposure Compensation Value In frame.- Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, Day/ Hour/ Minute. Hour/Minute/Second, Frame Count (additive or subtractive frame counter. as selected). Sequence Number, Fixed Number
Imprint area: Between frames: 0.65mm (height) x 9.4mm (width) In frame: 0.7mm (height) x 4.0mm (width)
Data imprint option: By pushing PRN button
Interval Timer function: Intervals can be set for up to 99 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds: up to 99999 shots can be taken between intervals, up to 99999 times.
Long Time Exposure Function: Exposures duration available from 1 to 999 seconds, 1 to 999 function minutes or 1 to 999 hours, with camera's shutter speed set at 'B' (may depend on life of batteries if MB-21 is used)
Freeze Focus (Focus Priority) : Controls shutter release with focus signals from camera (with function camera's focus mode set at M)
Auto Exposure Bracketing function: Up to 19 frames can be taken of the same subject using a variety of exposure (increments of 1/3 to 2 EV between frames. with a maximum compensation range of ±8 EV)
Exposure Delay function: Remaining time before exposure can be set for up to 99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds. takes up to 99999 shots
Daily Alarm function: Alarm can be Set to Sound at a given time every day (hour/minute/second)
Film Alarm function: Alarm sounds when film reaches a preset number of frames
Film Stop function: Locks shutter and sounds alarm when film reaches a preset number of frames
Speedlight charge control: For Interval Timer or Exposure Delay operation. turn on Speedlight (with standby switch) 30 seconds before releasing shutter
Data imprint signal: Transferred by camera body contacts
Power source: Two 1.55V silver-oxide (SR-44 type)
Batteries Life: Approx. 10 months * at 20
°C (68° F) * May vary depending on extent of data imprint use, him speed and functions
Timing accuracy: Within + 30 seconds a month (20
°C/68°F)
Temperature: - 10
°C (14'F)- + 40°C (104°F) for usage. - 20°C WF) - + 55°C
(131
°F) for storage

Note: design are subject to change without notice.

TROUBLE SHOOTING: If Film Advance Stops during Shooting:

(Normally,, alert LED lights up when you reach the end of a roll) If the film advance stops before you reach the end of a roll or preset frame number, check the camera's alert LED and follow the procedures below: When alert LED does not light up - Battery power is insufficient. Detach the MF-24 in a dark room, and replace batteries. Do not pull out the R1 film rewind lever, otherwise a few frames will automatically advance by pressing shutter release button after replacing batteries.

If you pull out R1 film rewind lever:

1. Pull out the plug from the terminal on the bottom portion.
2. Press the camera's shutter release button to release R1 film rewind lever.
3. Set the camera's film advance mode selector to L (lock).
4. And set the film advance mode selector to the desired place again.

When alert LED lights up (LED stays on approx. 16 sec.) Rotation of cassette spindle knobs is disturbed or film is crammed inside. Set the camera's film advance mode selector to L (lock). Then, set it to S and press the shutter release button. If it works normally, continue shooting with the film advance mode selector set as desired. If it does not work, film may be crammed inside. In this case, open the rear cover in a dark room and reload the film cassette and make blank-exposures. Opening the rear cover resets the film counter to "0" in additive-type and to "FUL" in subtractive-type.

For Multi-Control Section

• When batteries start to weaken, the data imprint set indicator (PRINT) will turn off each time the shutter is released to warn that imprinted data may be too light to read. Other functions will continue to operate correctly. When batteries are almost exhausted, all indicators on the LCD panel start blinking. Replace batteries with afresh set (this resets counters to 0) and reset data. If you don't have fresh batteries, remove the old batteries anyway; leaving them in could result in malfunctions.
• If counters or modes are reset when you turn on the MF-24 again, batteries are exhausted. Replace with a fresh set.
• At temperatures of -10°C (14°F) or colder, the LCD may blink, even with new batteries, due to insufficient battery strength. In this case, remove batteries and resume shooting. When the temperature rises, batteries will return to normal capacity.
• Do not install the batteries in strong sunlight or bright illumination.
• Do not dispose of batteries by burning, and do not disassemble batteries.• Keep batteries away from infants and small children. If a battery is accidentally swallowed, call a doctor immediately; the material inside batteries can cause serious injury. The film list for imprint exposure level on the content in this site may include films that are not available as bulk film. For details, consult your photo supplies dealer. To imprint data in following cases, consult one of the Nikon service facilities listed on your "Nikon Worldwide Service Warranty."
• With the camera's film advance mode selector set at CH.
• With the camera's film advance mode selector set at S or CH, when you want to take two or more shots for one shooting in Interval Timer function, two or more shots in Exposure Delay function or use a combination of Interval Timer and Auto Exposure Bracketing functions.

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