Specifications |
Type: |
35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) |
Picture format: |
24mm x 36mm (35mm film format) |
Lens mount: |
Nikon bayonet mount |
Lenses available: |
All Nikon F-series lenses; only those lenses with a metering shoe (non-AI, AI, AI-S except 50/1.8) will meter at full aperture. Other F-series lenses (e.g. Series E, AF) can be used in stop-down mode |
Self-timer: |
Can be set for approx.8 sec. delay |
Shutter: |
Metal vertical-travel mechanical focal-plane shutter with speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec. and B; shutter speed selected indicated in the viewfield; shutter release via shutter button or self-timer. All speeds function without battery power |
Flash synchronization: |
X and M flash terminals are provided; X for speedlight unit at speeds of up to 1/125 sec. And M for flashbulbs at all speeds. |
Synchronization range: |
For electronic flash units, 1/125 sec. to 1 sec. plus ìBî; for flashbulbs, 1/1000 sec. to 1 sec. plus B. |
Accessory shoe: |
Optional; attaches behind viewfinder eyepiece. Connection of flash unit to X or M terminal is still required. |
Viewfinder: |
Fixed, non-removable eyelevel pentaprism type with built-in through-the-lens (TTL) exposure meter; shutter speed indicated to the bottom of the viewfield; field coverage is unspecified. |
Focusing screen: |
Fixed; consists of a matte Fresnel field and a central microprism spot. |
Reflex mirror: |
Automatic instant-return mirror. Locking mechanism provided |
Exposure metering: |
Through-the-lens, center-weighted, full-aperture exposure measurement employing CdS meter sensor with Nikkor lenses fitted with meter coupling prong; stop-down metering applies for other lenses; exposure correctly set by matching needle; meter cross-coupled with both lens diaphragm and shutter speed controls, meter powered by one 1.3V mercury (PX625) battery. NOTE: use of substitute alkaline (PX625A) battery will result in metering error which will vary as the battery ages |
Metering range: |
EV 3 to EV 17 with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100; aperture coupling range f/1.2 to f/32 with maximum aperture lenses from f/1.2 to f/5.6; film speed setting ISO 12 to ISO 1600 |
Film winding: |
Settings provided for ASA 12 - 3200. |
Frame counter: |
Additive type; automatically resets to ìS,î two frames before "0," when camera back is opened. (Additive, automatic-resetting type frame counter with "S" and three frames indicated before "1 "). |
Exposure compensation: |
EV +2 - EVñ1 via exposure compensation ring |
Lens diaphragm coupling: |
Built-in meter coupling lever for Nikkor lenses capable of automatic maximum aperture indexing with maximum apertures of from f/1.2 to f/5.6; meter/diaphragm coupling of from f/1.2 to f/32 provided |
Film winding: |
Via single-stroke lever with 135 degrees winding angle and 30 stand-off angle; lever also serves as meter ON/OFF switch and shutter release lock; powered film advance with AW-1 Auto Winder attached; |
Frame counter: |
Shows number of frames exposed (additive type); automatically resets to "S" (two frames before "0") when camera back is opened |
Film rewinding: |
Manual crank type (rewind crank and rewind button) |
Depth-of-field preview: |
Via lever provided on top of camera |
Camera back: |
Hinged, swing-open type; non-removable |
Battery: |
Powered by PX625 1.3V mercuric oxide battery. 1.3V zinc/air battery is also available |
Dimensions: |
148mm x 95mm x 54mm |
Weight: |
765g (body only, approx.) |
