Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing In situations where you might find it difficult to obtain a proper exposure, Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing lets you shoot the same subject at two or three different exposures, with variable exposure compensation degree of 0.3 EV, 0.7 EV or 1.0 EV. If you set a compensation degree of 1 EV in a three-step bracket for example, you will take three pictures, the first shot having no compensation, the second shot having a -1 EV compensation and the third shot having a compensation of +1 EV.
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1. Rotate Main-Command Dial while pressing the |
blinks in the top LCD panel and
the viewfinder.  |
In Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing, you can set Custom Setting #3 to start shooting with negative compensation, no compensation and positive compensation in that order. |
2. While pressing the
button, rotate Sub-Command Dial to select your
desired number of shots and compensation value from one of the following:
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3. Compose picture, confirm focus and exposure, then fully depress shutter release button. With the film advance mode at single-frame shooting (S), fully depress the shutter release button the set number of times to perform bracketing. With film advance mode at continuous shooting (CH, CL or Cs), fully depress the shutter release button and hold in until the set number of shots has been taken and film advance stops automatically.
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In Manual exposure mode, various factors (flash output level, shutter speed, aperture or shutter speed/aperture combination) within the bracketing operation can be changed using Custom Setting #17 |
After the set number
of shots has been taken, rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the ( button so 
disappears in the top and rear
LCD panels to cancel Auto exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing. The number of shots
and compensation value disappear when you remove your finger m the button. The set number of shots
and compensation value remain unchanged after Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing
is canceled.
Note:
* In Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing, "he shutter speed and aperture
in Programmed Auto, aperture in Shutter-Priority Auto, shutter speed in Aperture-Priority
Auto and Manual exposure mode are varied. Flash output level is varied in flash photography
with dedicated Nikon Speedlight.
* If exposure compensation function is also set, Bracketing will be combined with
the exposure compensation values.
* Bracketing with varying flash output levels can be performed at the 
setting.
* If film reaches the end of the roll during shooting, rewind, load a new roll and
fully depress shutter release button to advance film to frame 1, then fully depress
shutter release button again to resume operation.
* Bracketing is performed with one frame at a time when the self-timer is set.
* Bracketing settings made on Multi-Control Back MF-28 has priority over settings
on the F5 camera body.
* When a prolonged shutter speed (slower than 40 sec.) is selected with a Custom
Setting, shutter speed is not varied in Bracketing.
* When flash sync speed is selected in Manual exposure mode, shutter speed is not
varied in Bracketing,
* When the Photo Secretary for F5 is used, Bracketing on the camera body cannot be
performed. Perform Bracketing on the Photo Secretary for F5.
Self-Timer 1. While pressing the lock
release, set the film advance mode/self-timer selector to 
(self-timer) position. 2. Compose
picture, lightly pressed the shutter release button, and make an exposure.
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With all auto exposure modes, use the eyepiece shutter before starting the self-timer to prevent stray light from entering the viewfinder and affecting the exposure. |
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3. Fully depress shutter release button. Self-timer LED starts blinking and shutter will be released after 10 sec. During the final two seconds, the LED lights up warning you to get ready for the shot. To cancel self-timer operation, turn the film advance mode selector/self-timer to another position. |
appears in the viewfinder. Once self-timer starts, shutter will be released even
though subject is out of focus at the time of shutter release. |
The self-timer duration can be changed to any interval from 2 to 60 sec. by using Custom Setting #16. |
Long Time Exposure At
setting,
the shutter stays open as long as the shutter release button remains depressed. To
avoid camera shake, which may cause picture blur, use a tripod. Use of remote control
accessories, such as Nikon Remote Cord MC-20 or MC-30 Modulite Remote Control Set
ML-3 is also recommended. |
Long Time Exposures from 40 sec. to 30 minutes can also be selected using Custom Setting #19. |
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1. Select |
for Manual exposure mode by rotating
Main-Command Dial while pressing MODE button. 2. Remove finger from MODE button and rotate Main-Command Dial until
(for Bulb exposure)
appears in the top LCD panel and viewfinder. 3. Fully depress shutter release button.
Hold shutter release button as long as desired. To close the shutter, remove finger
from shutter release button. Note
that duration of an exposure may depend on the condition of the batteries inside
the F5, At low temperatures, batteries weaken and continuous shooting time shortens.
We recommend using lithium batteries or Ni-MH Battery Unit and keeping the camera
body warm in cold conditions. Multiple Exposure Multiple exposure consists of two or more exposures of one or more subjects on the same frame.
1. Activate multiple
exposure by rotating the Main-Command Dial while pressing 
(multiple exposure) button. appears
in top LCD panel. 2. Take first shot by depressing the shutter release button. Film
will not advance to next frame. blinks in top LCD panel.
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3. Take next shot. Multiple exposure is canceled automatically and the film advances to the next frame.
disappears
from the top LCD panel. To
take more than two shots
on the same frame, rotate Main-Command Dial while pressing button before taking the second
shot (while
Is blinking in top LCD panel). The shutter can be released on the same frame as many
times as desired until multiple exposure is canceled To cancel multiple exposure before taking first shot,
rotate Main-Command Dial while pressing button so disappears from the top LCD panel. Multiple exposure cannot
be canceled after taking the first shot. To avoid exposure, cover the lens with a
lens cap and take the second shot.* Note that in multiple exposure operation, exposure compensation will be required depending or subject brightness, background brightness and number of exposure. You must determine the necessary exposure compensation and make adjustment. * When data imprint is selected on the MF-28 or MF-27 camera back, the data is imprinted only at the first shot.
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You can set multiple exposure mode to remain on after taking the second shot using Custom Setting # 13. To cancel multiple exposure mode in this case, rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing |
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http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/nikonfmount/lens2.htm
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