Nikon FM Manuel utilisateur
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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NOMENCLATURE
Motor drive shutter couplling
Film rewind button
Motor drive coupling
Tripod socket
Motordriveelectricalcontacts
Battery chamber lid
Memo holder
Shutter Speeed/ASA selector ring
Shutter release button
Shutter release fingerguard
Neckstrap eyelet
Depth-of field preview lever
Self-timer lever
Lens mounting flange
Lens aperture direct readout window
Meter coupling lever
Meter coupling lever release
Sync terminal (cover provided)
Lens mounting index
Lens release button
Reflex mirror
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Focusing distance scale
Focusing ring
Aperture ring
Meter couplling ridge
Aperture/distance scale index
Meter coupling shoe
Depth-of-field indicators
Aperture-direct-read out scale
Film rewind crank
Film rewind knob
Safety lock
Film plane indicator
Hot-sync shoe
Hot-shoe contact
Viewfinder eyepiece
Shutter speed index
Shutter speed selector
Frame counter
ASA film speed window
Meter ON index
Film-advance lever
ASA film speed indx
Multi-exposure button
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Foreword........................................5
Preparation for use.........................................6
Installing the batteries . .........................6
Checking battery power..........................6
Loading film.......................................7
Prior to shooting................................8
Memo holder........................................9
Setting the film speed.......................9
Operation of camera controls........................ 10
Setting the shutter speed.................. 10
Settingtheaperture................................10
Film-advance lever............................. 11
Frame counter................................... 11
Self-timer........................................ 12
Unloading film......................................... 13
Holding the camera..................................14
Shutter release operation...................15
Operation by cable release...................15
CONTENTS
Focusing.....................................................16
Infrared photography.........................18
Film-planeindicator................................18
Depth of field............................................19
Depth-of-field preview lever..............19
Depth-of-field indicators.................20
Exposure measurement...............................22
Determining degree of exposure...........22
Exposure control................................24
Metering range ....................................24
High-contrast lighting.....................25
Stop-down exposure measurement...................26
Exposure compensation adjustment...................27
Multiple exposures.......................................28
Flash synchronization ....................................29
Tips on camera care....................................30
Mounting and removing lenses ....................31
Accessories. .. . . . . . . . .. . . ............................32
Features/Specifications.. ..............................34
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FOREWORD
The Nikon FM is a compact 35mm single-lens re-
flex camera that offers a host of advanced features
amateurphotographersandprofessionals alike will
appreciate.It is designed to accept virtually every
accessory of the Nikon System-the most compre-
hensive ever created for photography-so it can do
virtually everything the top rated SLR’s can do . .
. with that unique precision and reliability which
you have come to associate with Nikon. To get the
most out of this camera, study the instructions in
this manual carefully, as well as those in related
manuals, and practice using the controls—before
loading the camera with film. Keep the manual on
hand for ready reference until you have mastered
operation. The few minutes you spend familiariz-
ing yourself with the camera will guarantee you
the best results and increase your pleasure in tak-
ing pictures many times over.
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PREPARATION FOR USE
Installing the Batteries
The Nikon FM’s built-in exposure meter is powered by two
button-cell type 1.5V silver-oxide batteries. These are
mounted in the battery clip, which forms a single unit with
the battery chamber’s coin-slotted lid, in the camera’s base-
plate. To install the batteries, first unscrew the lid by turning
it counterclockwise, with a coin or something similar, until it
can be freely removed by hand. Then, seat the two batteries
in the battery clip, one on top of the other, making sure that
their respective plus (+) and minus ( - ) indications corre-
spond with similar marks provided in the clip. After seating
the batteries correctly, replace the lid, and secure the con-
nection by turning it clockwise with the coin as far as it will
go. It is advisable to remove the batteries, when the camera
is not to be used for a long period, to prevent battery leakage
within the camera; for additional information on this, refer
to “Tips on Camera Care” on page
Checking Battery Power
To check battery power, move the camera’s film advance le-
ver from the flush to the stand off position by pulling it just
far enough to uncover the red index on top of the camera.
Then, look through the viewfinder. If any of the LED (light
emitting diode) exposure indicators is on, battery power is
sufficient for proper operation. Otherwise, check battery seat-
ing and make adjustments, if necessary. Should the LED dis-
play still fail to light up, change batteries.
Important: When the camera is not in use, make sure
that the film advance lever is positioned flush with the cam-
era body.As the lever doubles as the meter on/off switch, leav-
ing it in the stand-off position will result in the camer4’s bat-
tery being completely drained in just a few days.
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Loading Film
First,openthecamera back by sliding itssafetylock
to the rear and lifting the film rewind knob as far as it will
go. Position the film cartridge or cassette in the film cham-
ber,whichis located ontheleft-hand side, with thefilmleader
aligned along the film guide rails; then, push the rewind knob
to hold the cartridge in place. Pull the film leader out suffi-
ciently for feeding into the film take-up spool, and insert its
end into any of the spool’s slots. Rotate the take-up spool as
shown in the illustration so that the film passes under the
spool with its emulsion
side (dull side) facing out. Make sure that the perforations
along the edges of the film mesh with the sprockets. If neces-
sary, release the shutter by cocking the shutter release button,
and stroke the film advance lever slowly to make sure that the
leader winds smoothly on the spool and that the film edge
perforations engage the film sprocket roller. When you are
certain that the film is being fed properly onto the spool and
traveling correctly along the film guide rails, close the cam-
era back by pressing it until it snaps into place.
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PREPARATION FOR USE - continued
Prior to Shooting
Fold out the film rewind crank, and turn it gently in the di-
rection of the engraved arrow until you feel a slight resis-
tance; this will indicate that any slack in the film cartridge
has been taken up. Then, fold the rewind crank into place.
Advance the film (refer to page 11 for film advance opera-
tion), and make two blank exposures; this will dispose of the
initial portion of the film exposed during loading. As you
advance the film, confirm that the rewind crank turns in the
direction opposite the arrow. This indicates that the film has
been loaded properly and is being advanced.
After advancing the film two frames, check that the frame
counter is at “O”; then, advance the film one more frame to
prepare the camera for taking the first picture.
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Memo Holder
A special holder is provided on the camera back for conve-
nient storage of any relevant information. You can use it, for
instance, to hold the end flap of a film carton to remind you
of the type of film loaded in the camera, theASA film speed
and the total number of exposures available.
Setting the Film Speed
The camera’s exposure meter must be adjusted to the speed of
the film in use to ensure correct measurement. Accordingly,
the camera is provided with anASAfilm speed scale. To make
thenecessaryadjustment,lift the knurledASAfilm speed ring,
and turn it until the triangular red index is aligned with the
ASA value of the film loaded in the camera. The meter is
sensitive across the full range of from ASA 12 to ASA 3200;
there are two dots between each number for intermediateASA
settings, i.e., 64, 80, 125, etc.
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OPERATION OF CAMERA CONTROLS
Setting the Shutter Speed
The Nikon FM’s shutter speed selector is knurled for slip-
free, easier manipulation; the face of the dial is engraved
with the 11 shutter speed settings available: 1 for one sec-
ond, and 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, 125, 250, 500 and 1000 for frac-
tional values of from 1/2 to 1/1000th of a second. A “B”
setting, also engraved, is provided for longer time exposures.
To set the shutter speed, turn the shutter speed selector until
the desired speed is aligned with the shutter speed index.
The speed selected (including “ B”) is shown on the left-
hand side of the viewfinder, too, for instant reference.
Note that the 125 setting is engraved in red; this indicates 1/
125 sec., the fastest shutter speed available for flash syn-
chronization with electronic flash units. (Refer to page 29
for additional information on flash photography.) Also, at
the “B” setting, the shutter remains open for as long as the
shutter release button is kept depressed.
Setting the Aperture
The Nikon FM works best with Nikkor lenses. The aperture
rings of these lenses are knurled for slip-free, easier manipu-
lation.
To set the lens aperture, turn the lens aperture ring until the
desired f/number setting on the lens aperture scale is aligned
with the index mark on the lens; intermediate settings are also
usable, when required.
Note that, with Nikkor lenses provided with an aperturedirect-
readout (ADR) secondary lens aperture scale, the f/number
for the aperture selected appears on the upper portion of the
viewfinder for convenient reference when shooting.
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