All those Interchangeable Finders for
the Nikon F series professional cameras


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Finders for Nikon F4

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The standard DP-20 (high eyed point at 0.7 magnification) provides the virtually a 100% coverage of the entire picture frame. The DP-20 is the only prism that provide three metering modes in Matrix, center-weighted and spot metering. The Action Finder DA-20 provides two modes in center-weighted and spot metering (Matrix is not possible); while the waist level and 6X magnification finder can only provide Spot metering.

Note: The F4's SPD for TTL flash control and the Spot sensor are incorporated in the Nikon F4's body, this means Spot metering is available with any of the interchangeable viewfinders. The DP-20 multi-meter prism has a pair of matrix sensor locate at each side of the eyepiece to provide matrix metering or center-weighted type. However, the Action Finder is not provided with Matrix metering, only center weighted and spot metering is posssible.

The F4 viewfinder has a full information display that provide key information such as metering pattern used, exposure control mode, shutter speed and exposure compensation scales. A frame counter is also included. Further AE lock indicator, aperture direct readout (ADR) and focus indicators, exposure compensation mark and flash ready light are also provided.

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DP-20

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DW-21

DW-20


Interchangeable Viewfinders for Nikon F4

In addition to the standard Multi-Meter Finder DP-20, the Nikon F4 accepts three other interchangeable viewfinders.

The chart below shows the combination of
viewfinders and metering systems operative.

Finder / Metering system

Matrix

Center-
Weighted

Spot

Multi-Meter Finder DP-20

O

O

O

AE Action Finder DA-20

X

O

O

6X High-Magnification Finder DW-21

X

X

O

Waist-Level Finder DW-20

X

X

O



Multi-Meter Finder DP-20

The standard Finder designed for the Nikon F4 and thus deserve further illustration:
More info available.

AE Action Finder DA-20

Perfect for situations where normal viewing is difficult or impossible, such as when wearing a helmet or goggles, or with the camera encased in a special housing for underwater photography. Rubber hood and rubber eyepiece cover are provided.

6X High-Magniffcation Finder DW-21

For critical high-magnification closeup work and photomicrography. Sophisticated optical system provides clear, sharp view of the entire image at full approx. 6X magnification. Fitted with -5 to +3 diopter adjustment for individual eyesight correction. Rubber eyecup and rubber eyepiece cover included.

Waist-Level Finder DW-20

For use when the Nikon F4 is used at a low angle or on a copystand. Foldup-type viewing hood provided. The built-in flip-up magnifier provides an approx. 5X magnification at the center of the image for accurate focusing.

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* Optical Path for F4.

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Recommended links to understand more technical details related to the Nikkor F-mount and production Serial Number:
http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-153.html by: my friend, Rick Oleson
http://www.zi.ku.dk/personal/lhhansen/photo/fmount.htm by: Hansen, Lars Holst
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/nikonfmount/lens2.htm
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html

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