Various Nikon SLR/compact/digital camera models

1. From : Jeanette (Jeanette@question.com)
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Date : 11:09 AM Thursday 27 October, 2005

Hope you can help --I have some extra time on my hands now due to Hurricane Katrina and have been reading this info (MIR - Photography - The Resource Page, what is shutter speed? What is aperture? etc.) Although I have gone over it before many times over, even in textbooks on photography that I have checked out of the library, I feel that this write-up on exposure does an excellent job of explaining the interaction of shutter speed and aperture, and I think I understand it (at least on an elementary level). So, here goes my question--It is stated in the exposure chapter that "virtually all modern cameras have reflective photo cells built in to give you a indication of a recommended proper exposure". You can either trust this meter reading or override it. My camera is a Nikon N65, and, on top of being inexperienced, I'm stupid. So, that being said, would you please explain where would I find my readings--would it be the readings I would get if I set the camera on automatic, and then switch to manual, or is there some simple device that I am overlooking? Using the readings from the automatic setting and then switching to manual works fine outdoors, but the problem indoors is, in the automatic mode, the flash pops up and so you get a reading that (I think) compensates for the light emitted from the flash. In the manual mode indoors, If you use the aperture suggested in automatic mode, it seems you have to use a ridiculously slow shutter speed for the electronic analog thingy (technical term) to balance. For example, if the automatic reading is 60; F 5.3, in manual I get 8; F5.3. I was told by someone that if I use a flash, I can choose my aperture (say, 5.6) and then choose a decent shutter speed (90) and then not care whether the thingy shows balance.

Is this correct? I have experimented, but don't have my results back. I honestly want to progress from being frightened all the time and just using automatic, so any suggestions from you will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help, Jeanette, US.

2. From : Dave (janetanddave@shaw.ca)
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Date : 12:25 AM Thursday 27 October, 2005

Hi I have a Nikon FG and am looking to add more lenses to my collection. However, I am confused as to wether or not, I can use AIS lenses. I know all AI lenses can be used. Your input will be appreciated. Dave

3. From : Jason kok (donbother@nospam.com)
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Date : 03:38 PM Wednesday 26 October, 2005

Ken Aptekar : just click on the header image will lead you to the main site. Click on MF/AF Nikon SLRs, select page 1984-1986. There is a link to ask by mail or download the instruction manual by clicking on the icon for your Nikon F301 (also called Nikon N2000).

4. From : Richard Hepburn (rhephburn3900@rogers.com)
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Date : 04:49 AM Wednesday 26 October, 2005

Looking for an idea as to The cause of a nikonos IV-A, advance lever being stuck? No water was introduced to the camera. Any recomendations for a repair shop/person, would be welcome. I live in toronto, Canada Rhephburn

5. From : Ken Aptekar (ken@kenaptekar.net)
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Date : 04:14 AM Wednesday 26 October, 2005

Anybody have a Nikon F301 Manual lying around? Just picked up a used body to use mainly on a copy stand. Thanks! Ken Aptekar

6. From : newbie (newonslr@noname.com)
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Date : 10:41 AM Tuesday 25 October, 2005

dear mr. rick, thanks for your explanations in the forum, i have picked up a few good tips from you. your admirer...

7. From : rick (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-153.html
Date : 09:05 PM Monday 24 October, 2005

Hi Lorin: The EM camera uses Nikon Series E, Nikkor AI and Nikkor AI-S series lenses. Most autofocus Nikkors will also work, but I would stick with the manual focus lenses. To tell the difference among the various lens series, see the above URL link.

8. From : Nantez (holy_buddha99@hotmail.com)
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Date : 01:35 PM Monday 24 October, 2005

I thnk someone has just explained on the usable lenses with his Nikon F401 ealier, the same applies to the Nikon EM (MF/AF) - minus the older Non AI (MF - manual focus) and Nikkor G-series Nikkor (AF - autofocus). So, it is safe with wide range of lenses (includes 3rd party labels).

9. From : Lorin (cdn_cool_girl@hotmail.com)
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Date : 07:35 AM Monday 24 October, 2005

I was wondering what kind of lenses can I use on my Nikon EM series camera.

10. From : Jerome (Jacko) (jerimie_jacko_nospam@yahoo.com)
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Date : 01:37 AM Sunday 23 October, 2005

Dear Summer: Nikon FG has a ON/OFF lever next to the shuter speed ring. I remember the FG uses auto power off feature to conserve battery power, but still, you need to trun the power to OFF position if you are not using it for a long period of time. This mamalsyain site has a section the FG see:http://mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/emfgfg20/fg/index.htm
The bottom section of that main page even has an intruction manual (PDF) for Nikon FG to download, but I would suggest also read the 5-6 pages the author wrote and compare with the content on the instruction as it has other thnsg not found on the manual. Hope this guide helps.

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