Flash synchronization

The Nikon F is designed to synchronize correctly at all shutter speeds (except T) with various types of flashbulbs and with electronic flash at speeds up to 1/60 second. To set the camera for flash, lift up and turn the milled synchro-selector ring around the shutter speed dial until the desired marking appears in the selector window. The table on page 27 shows which marking to use, depending on the type of flashbulb and shutter speed used. Photomic-series finders must be removed prior to this step.
When using FP, M or MF class bulbs, select the color of the synchro-selector marking that matches the corresponding colored numbers on the shutter speed dial. The selector should be set at FX for electronic flash. The Nikon Flash Unit BC-7 fits directly over the rewind crank and requires no synchronizing cord. For other flash units, the Nikon flash unit adapter must first be slipped into place over the rewind crank and the synchro cord plugged into the synchro terminal on the edge of the camera.

Note: Electronic flash units having no firing delay can be used at speeds of 1/60 second or slower. For units having firing delay, the shutter speed dial should be set at 1/30 second or slower.
Flashbulbs designated "B" are for use with daylight-type color film.
Flashbulb

Shutter speed

1000

500

250

125

60

30

15

8

4

2

1

B

FP class

O

O

O

O

O

OF

OF

OF

OF

OF

OF

OF

M class

-

-

-

O

O

OF

OF

OF

OF

OF

OF

OF

MF class

-

 

-

-

-

OF

OF

OF

OF

OF

OF

OF

X class

-

-

-

-

FX

FX

FX

FX

FX

FX

FX

FX







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Nikon F - Camera Instruction Manual



Credit: This manual is converted by Mr KH Lye. With permission from Shiro Malaysia.
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