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P400 (E) 02.12.27 6:42 PM Page 1 Instruction Manual E P400 (E) 02.12.27 6:42 PM Page 2 FOREWORD Thank you for choosing the Nikon F5 for your photography. To design the F5, Nikon invented many new features, surpass- Designed with a combination of strong and reliable construc- ing all others previously available. The F5 will provide you with tion, plus today’s newest and most advanced technology, the the most advanced performance for its fast motor drive with F5 35mm SLR and the Nikon system will provide you with the Focus Tracking and Lock-On™, new 1,005-sensor Nikon 3D opportunity to advance your picture-taking capability. Color Matrix Meter, variable Center-Weighted Meter, Spot Meter selectable with five points, Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, The Nikon F5 has been designed and built to meet the needs of near-silent Cs film advance mode and more. Available options demanding professionals, for sports, photojournalism, scientific, include the near-silent Nikon AF-S Silent Wave Motor Lens, industrial, forensic and nearly every other professional use of Multi-Control Back, and more. photography, as well as high-quality personal photography. Nikon, the long-standing leader in professional quality photo- The F5 features Nikon’s F system bayonet lens mount, and graphic equipment, offers the F5’s leading-edge technology to offers its highest level of performance and features, with D-type meet the demanding needs of today’s photography. Nikkor lenses. Performance and operation of available features will vary when used with Nikon lenses other than D-type Nikkor. Because the F5 includes so many new and innovative features, Refer to the chart in “LENS” section for details. you should thoroughly read the instruction material provided. Experiment, enjoy — your personal experience will provide you The F5 features an all-metal, die-cast chassis, a moisture- and with the ultimate education. dust-resistant metal exterior cover, and the world’s first self- diagnostic, self-adjusting, high-performance shutter — to You’ll also want to inquire about unique Nikon accessories provide truly reliable performance. designed for the F5. These include the Multi-Control Back, the personal computer link system, AF-Nikkor interchangeable optics, the Nikon close-up system, remote control system and much more. We hope that you enjoy using your new Nikon F5, and thank you again for choosing Nikon. 2 P400 (E) 02.12.27 6:42 PM Page 3 Special new features: • Nikon’s exclusive new cross-ranged, five-area autofo- • Self-diagnostic double-bladed shutter that’s tested to cus sensor (Multi-CAM1300) system covers a wider 150,000 cycles, featuring Nikon’s exclusive shutter area than any system before it in both the horizontal monitor. and vertical ranges in the viewfinder. • AF start button activates AF independently of the shut- • Choice of two modes for Nikon’s exclusive five-area ter release button (with Custom Setting). autofocus operation—Dynamic AF for moving subjects, • 1/300 High-Speed Flash Sync (with Custom Setting; and fixed Single Area AF. 1/250 sec. at normal setting). • Five focus areas are selectable, and the focus bracket • Menu of 24 Custom Settings for added versatility. turns from grey to black to indicate the selected focus • Fortified aluminum-alloy die-cast body covered by area (with standard EC-B type focusing screen). durable aluminum housing, titanium viewfinder housing • Exclusive new powerful motors and CPU enable a high- and easy-to-grip, slip-proof rubber-reinforced surface speed film advance of up to 8 frames per second (fps) finish. even with automatic Focus Tracking operation. • Exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering using a new 1,005- pixel RGB sensor to read a scene’s color as well as Your Nikon F5 is fully guaranteed against any brightness and contrast. manufacturing defects for three full years • Flexible Center-Weighted Meter enables sensing area from the date of purchase. During this period, size to be changed (with Custom Setting). repairs or adjustments will be made free of • Spot Metering changes the meter’s sensing area to charge only upon presentation of the Nikon correspond to the manually selected focus area. Worldwide Service Warranty Card to any of the Nikon service facilities listed. Contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service center for more details. 3 P400 (E) 02.12.27 6:42 PM Page 4 NOTES Have Nikon spot check your camera regularly Using your camera correctly Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced The F5 camera’s performance has been optimized for at an authorized dealer or service center, at least once use with Nikon brand accessories. Accessories from every two years. other manufacturers may not meet Nikon’s criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the F5’s components. Nikon cannot guarantee the F5’s performance when it is used with other than Nikon brand accessories. 4 P400 (E) 02.12.27 6:42 PM Page 5 ABOUT THIS MANUAL How this instruction manual is organized Reference tag Describes information required before you start using Reference tag on the edge of the right- Before You Begin P.2 hand pages corresponds to the sections your camera. -P.15 described in “How this instruction manual is organized”. Describes preparation of camera, loading of batteries Preparation P.16 Index and film before taking pictures. -P.24 Use alphabetically listed index on pages 162 and 163 to check your desired page Introduces basic shooting using the most basic number. Basic Operation P.25 settings. -P.34 Glossary Refer to alphabetically listed “Glossary” Explains photography fundamentals with the F5 P.35 on pages 155 to 161 to get definitions on General Functions including film advance mode, focus area, focus various terms used in this manual. mode, metering system and exposure mode. -P.56 Advanced Presents advanced F5 applications for obtaining vari- P.57 Operation ous photographic effects -P.94 Describes the F5’s various features in detail, points to Controls in Detail P.95 be checked and other pertinent items. -P.107 Introduces various flash photography methods using Flash Photography P.108 an optional Nikon Speedlight. -P.126 Lists lens, accessories, tips on camera and battery Miscellaneous P.127 care, and other miscellaneous information. -P.168 5 P400 (E) 02.12.27 6:42 PM Page 6 CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN.............................................................2-15 FOCUS MODE...................................................................41-48 FOREWORD..........................................................................2-3 Autofocus.....................................................................41-45 NOTES .....................................................................................4 Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority ..........................42-43 ABOUT THIS MANUAL .............................................................5 Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority ...............44-45 CONTENTS ...........................................................................6-7 Manual Focus...............................................................45-48 NOMENCLATURE ...............................................................8-13 Manual focus with Electronic Rangefinder.................46-47 LCD panels........................................................................12 Manual focus using clear matte field...............................48 Viewfinder..........................................................................13 EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM......................................49-51 HOW TO OPERATE COMMAND DIALS ............................14-15 3D Color Matrix Metering ...............................................49 Center-Weighted Metering .............................................50 PREPARATION...................................................................16-24 Spot Metering ................................................................50 MOUNTING LENS .............................................................17-18 Setting Metering System....................................................51 Removing lens ...................................................................18 EXPOSURE MODE ............................................................52-56 INSTALLING BATTERIES........................................................19 Selecting Exposure Mode.............................................52-55 CHECKING BATTERY POWER...............................................20 Setting Exposure Mode .....................................................56 LOADING FILM..................................................................21-24 ADVANCED OPERATION.....................................................57-94 BASIC OPERATION ............................................................25-34 SHOOTING IN EACH EXPOSURE MODE ..........................58-67 RELEASING SHUTTER/COMPOSING THE PICTURE........26-27 Operation in Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode........58-60 BASIC SHOOTING ............................................................28-34 Operation in Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode......61-63 About Two-Button Reset ...................................................34 Operation in Manual Exposure Mode............................64-67 FLEXIBLE PROGRAM........................................................68-69 GENERAL FUNCTIONS........................................................35-56 FOCUS LOCK—To take off-center subjects ......................70-71 FILM ADVANCE MODE .....................................................36-37