| Type of camera: 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR),
aperture-priority
automatic Picture format: 35mm (24mm x 36mm frame size) Lens mount: Nikon bayonet type Lenses usable: Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 as standard; other Series E lenses; most Nikkor lenses including AI-types. Non-AI lenses cannot be used. Shutter: Electronically controlled, vertical-travel, metal focal-plane shutter; stepless speeds from 1 sec. to 1/1000 sec. when shutter operation mode selector is set to AUTO; 1/90 sec. mechanical shutter speed when set to M90; B setting also provided for long exposures. Film winding lever provided; completed stroke of 144 degrees simultaneously advances film, cocks shutter, and operates frame counter ; choice of one continuous stroke or series of shorter strokes Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level PentaPrism full-aperture viewing type with built-in TTL exposure meter; shutter speed scale and exposure needle visible inside; ready-light lights up when Speedlight SB-E, SB-15, or SB-16B is in use; center of scales's bracket indicates 1/90 sec.; finder coverage approx. 92 % of picture field; 0.86X magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity. Focusing screen: Fixed-type Nikon "K" screen; comprises matte fresnel field with central split-image rangefinder spot surrounded by microprism ring and 12mm-dia. reference circle which denotes area of center-weighted metering Reflex mirror: Instant-return, non-lockable type Self-timer: Lever provided can be set for approx. 10-sec. exposure delay; setting cancellable before shutter release button is pressed. Exposure measurement: TTL center-weighted exposure metering at full aperture; meter incorporates one silicon photodiode (SPD). Metering range: EV 2 to EV 18 (i.e., f/2 at 1 sec. to f/16 at 1/1000 sec. at ASA/ISO 100 and with 50mm f/1.8 lens) Exposure signal: "Beep-beep" warning sound activated when shutter release button is pressed to finger guard position if matching shutter speed for lens aperture set is below approx. 1/30 sec. or above 1/1000 sec. Exposure compensation: + 2 EV when exposure compensation button is kept depressed as shutter release button is pressed Meter power source: One 3V lithium battery or two 1.55V silver-oxide batteries Meter ON/OFF switch: Meter switched on when shutter release button is pressed; stays switched on for several seconds after finger is lifted off button. Battery power checker: LED lamp lights up to indicate sufficient power availability when power check button is pressed Film speed range: ASA/ISO 25-1600 Frame counter: Shows number of frames exposed, automatically resets to "S" when camera back is opened; automatic operation starts from frame 1 Film rewind: Manual; film rewind crank rotated after film rewind button is depressed Flash synchronization: Built-in ISO-type hot-shoe, automatic flash sync at 1/90 sec. with SB-E, SB-15, or SB-16B or any dedicated Nikon flash units; activates camera's ready-light when flash is ready; with SB-E, ready-light "blinks" to signal incorrect ASA/ISO aperture combination; M90 shutter mode-selector setting used with other electronic flash units, providing flash sync at 1/90 sec Motor drive coupling: Electrical contact and coupler built-in for operation with Motor Drive MD-E Camera back: Swings open when film rewind knob is pulled up; memo holder provided Body finish: Black Dimensions: 135mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 54mm(D) |
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| Type | 35mm focal-plane shutter SLR camera |
| Picture Size | 24 x 36 mm |
| Normal Lens | Canon EX 50mm f/1.8 (3 elements in 2 groups in body's rear lens) |
| Lens Mount | Dedicated screw mount (EX mount for interchangeable front lens element) |
| Shutter | Two-axis, horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter with cloth curtains. X, B, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500 sec. Built-in self-timer. |
| Flash Sync | FP- and X-sync automatic-switching sync contacts with German socket. |
| Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level pentaprism. Microprism rangefinder at center of fresnel matte screen. Condenser lens for an aerial-image finder. 0.9x magnification (EX 50mm), 92% vertical coverage, 94% horizontal coverage. Exposure meter needle, aperture scale, and low-light warning symbol provided. |
| Exposure Control |
CdS cell for TTL stopped-down shutter speed-priority AE and centerweighted averaging metering at center. Manual correction of maximum aperture setting. Metering range at ISO 100 with EX 50mm f/1.8 lens: EV 4.75 - 17. Film speed range from ISO 25 to 800. |
| Film Loading & Advance |
Auto loading after camera back is closed. Advances with camera-top lever's 174 stroke (partial strokes enabled). Ready position at 21. |
| Frame Counter | Counts up. Resets automatically when camera back is opened. |
| Film Rewind | Camera-top crank |
| Power Source | One 1.3 V HD mercury cell |
| Dimensions & Weight |
143 x 92 x 84 mm, 900 g (with EX 50mm f/1.8) |
Type of Camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single lens reflex.
Electronically controlled stepless shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 4 seconds for aperture priority mode, and 1/1000 to 1 second plus “B” for metered manual mode. 
