NikonN4JD4SINSTRUCTION MANUAL
CHECKING BATTERY POWERExposure indicator LED(s) lights up or blinks if power is sufficient, and stays on approx. 8 sec. after you take your finger off
LOADING FILMSlide down camera back lock release Insert film cartridge, to open camera back.Pull film leader out to red index mark.• Use only D
Check to make sure film is positioned Close camera back and confirm lock- Fully depress shutter release buttonproperly, with no slack.release snaps cl
BASIC SHOOTINGThe Nikon N4004s offers both auto and manual focusing. It also gives you three auto exposure modes— program auto, aperture-priority auto
Position the viewfinder focus brackets on the main subject.Lightiy press the shutter reiease button.Confirm the green focus indicator LED • and
Flash shooting with built-in TTL flash1. Push flash lock release buttons to release built-in flash.2. Lightly press shutter release button to turn on
REWINDING FILMThe film advance stops automatically at the end of the roll. Then, the self-timer indicator LED lights up for a few seconds and the shu
FOCUS------------------------------------------------------------------------------AUTOFOCUSIn autofocus mode, the shutter cannot be Taking Pictures w
Autofocusing with AF IlluminatorIf existing light is insufficient for autofocus operation:1. Mount Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-24/SB-23/SB-22/ SB-20
MANUAL FOCUS WITH ELECTRONIC FOCUSING CONFIRMATION1. Set focus mode selector to M (manual). 2. Look Inside vewfinder and center theIf the lens In use
CONTENTSFOREWORD...3NOMENCLATURE...
MANUAL FOCUS USING CLEAR MATTE FIELD1. Set the focus mode selector to M (manual).2. Focus subject using the clear matte field.19
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONSAutofocus operation and electronic focusing confirmation depend upon the general lighting of the scene, subject contrast an
1 ) Very dark subjectFocus manually, or for autofocus, focus on another, brighter subject located at the same distance, or use accessory Nikon Autofo
3) Subject with no vertical linesTurn the camera sideways to focus, or focus manually. You may also select autofocus, then focus on another subject w
In the following situations, ignore tocus-indicator LED and focus manually using the clear matte field.1) When shooting the following:• Very bright su
EXPOSUREExposure control consists of two parts—aperture control and shutter speed control. The aperture works basically the same way as the iris of th
Shutter Speed Dial and Aperture DialAlways set dials at click-stop positions—never in-between.The shutter dial locks at the A or L position, and the a
PROGRAM AUTO EXPOSURE MODEProgram auto is the easiest exposure mode to use, since it controls both aperture and shutter operation. The microcomputer i
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SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODEThis mode lets you choose shutter speeds manually, so you can freeze the action with sharp, clear outlines using fa
FOREWORDThank you for purchasing this Nikon product. We hope you enjoy the Nikon N4004S, and we’re sure it wiil make photography a bigger part of your
3. Look inside viewfinder and iightiy press the shutter reiease button.shutter reiease button.if exposure indicator LED O does not iight up:+ lights u
The microcomputer in the N4004s automatically selects the correct shutter speed to match the aperture you set. This is the recommended mode when depth
3. Look inside viewfinder and iightly press shutter release button.4. When the exposure indicator LED lights up, fully depress the shutter release but
In manual exposure mode, both shutter speed and aperture can be set manually according to the desired effect. Use fast shutter speeds to stop the acti
4. Rotate either shutter speed dial or aperture dial until exposure indicator LED lights up.5. Fully depress the shutter release button.+ or — LED li
EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM Advanced Automatic Exposure Control with Nikon’s Exciusive Multi-Sensor Metering SystemThe automatic exposure control system
Total Light ControlIn short, Just by composing the picture and pressing the shutter release, the N4004s automatically gives you excellent results, eve
Centerweighted MeteringIn manual exposure mode or when the AEL button is used in program, shutter-priority or aperture-priority auto exposure mode, th
Multi-Sensor Vs. Centerweighted MeteringIn scenes with both very bright and very dark areas, these two metering systems produce varying results. For e
NOMENCLATUREFocusing ringFlash headLens (AF Zoom-Nikkor 35~70mm f/3.3~4.5)Distance scaleDistance scale windowDistance/focal length index lineMUtsei I&
Scene containing the sunCenterweighted metering
Outdoor backlit subjectCenterweighted metering
Front-lit subjectCenterweighted metering33
4. Small dark subjects against a bright backgroundA subject significantly smaller than any one of the multi-sensor areas may not be recognized and in
Multi-sensor meteringc4-Centerweighted metering (w/o AEL button)
5. Sunset scenesWhen you want to emphasize a dramatic sunset, but don’t want the Decision Master System to lighten the scene for dark foreground sub
Centerweighted metering35
Centerweighted Metering for Special Exposure SituationsAEL (Auto Exposure Lock) Button1. Center main subject inside viewfinder 2. Lightiy press shutte
Manual Exposure Mode1. Center main subject inside viewfinder, and lightly press the 2. Adjust the shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure, shu
Balanced Fill-Flash Photography with Multi-Sensor Metering SystemOther automatic fill-flash systems do not consider background lighting. Although they
Flash lock-release buttonsQ
Centerweighted meteringBalanced fill-flashConventional fill-flash
Here’s how it works. In program, aperture- priority or shutter-priority auto exposure mode, metering system of the N4004s automatically detects situat
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHYWhen existing light is insufficient for normal shooting or when shooting a dark subject against a bright background (i.e., subject po
Shooting Dark SubjectsIn all exposure modes, with a subject darker than EV10 at ISO 100, the ready-light LED blinks.Programmed TTL auto flash photogra
shutter speed dial is set at from 1/125 to 1/2000 sec., the shutter is automatically set to 1/100 sec., and if set below 1/60 sec., the shutter operat
Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash PhotographyIn program, aperture-priority or shutter-priority auto exposure mode, when shooting a scene with a brightness
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY USING EXTERNAL SPEEDLIGHTThe accessory shoe of the N4004s enables you to directly mount Nikon dedicated electronic flash (speedlight
The following instructions are for programmed TTL auto and TTL auto flash shooting only.• Usable film speed range for TTL flash photography is ISO 25
Programmed TTL Auto Flash PhotographyIn this mode, the camera automatically selects the correct programmed aperture for the film speed in use.1. Set t
SHUTTER SPEED—FLASH MODE COMBINATIONS FOR EACH EXPOSURE MODEExposure modeAperturedialShutter dialShutterspeedsettingAuto flash modeProgram auto sA1/10
Eyepiece cover DK-5Shutter speed dial
READY-LIGHT WARNINGSWhen using the built-in TTL flash or accessory Nikon speedlights, the ready-light LED in the viewfinder of the N4004s lights up wh
SELF-TIMER1. Compose picture and confirm focus and exposure.2. Press seif-timer button. Self-timer indicator LED starts blinking and shutter is relea
CAMERA CARE TIPS1. Never touch the reflex mirror, focusing screen or AF contacts. Remove dust with a blower brush.3. Never touch the DX-contacts. Kee
4. Do not leave the camera in an excessively hot place.5. If the camera is exposed to rain or mist, or after shooting near the sea, wipe with a clea
NOTES ON BATTERIES1. When not using the camera for a long period, remove batteries.2. Battery power falls off in extremely cold temperatures—make sure
LENSESNikon N4004S is designed for autofocus photography with AF Nikkor lenses (except AF-Nikkor lenses for F3AF). To take full advantage of N4004s co
When mountable non-AF Nikkor lenses are used:* Exposure Indicator LEDs do not appear. Use external exposure meter, then set the exposure using lens a
Lens CompatibilityFocusingExposure ControlAutofocusManual w/electronic focusing confirmationManualProgramautoShutter-priorityautoAperture-priorityauto
ACCESSORY COMPATIBILITYThe following accessories cannot be used with the Nikon N4004S.* Cords that connect to sync terminal* Accessories that connect
» Programmed TTL auto flash and TTL auto flash, Including automatic balanced fill-flash, are not possible with SB-21,SB-11, SB-14 or SB-140—even with
Inside Viewfinder
EXPOSURE VALUE (EV)Exposure consists of shutter control and aperture control.The N4004S offers a range of speeds from 1/2000 second to 1 second, with
Each EV number can be applied to a variety of shutter and aperture combinations. If the correct exposure is 1/125 f5.6, for example, a setting of 1/25
EV chart with 50 mm f/1.4 lens53
GLOSSARYAEL (Auto Exposure Lock): AEL is recommended for shooting small dark subjects against a bright background or for shooting dramatic sunset scen
Depth of field: The zone of acceptable sharpness in front of and behind the subject on which the lens is focused. Depth of field can be increased by u
Guide numbers: The number given to a flashbulb or electronic speedlight unit to indicate Its power. A guide number may be quoted in meters or feet, an
TTL: Abbreviation of Through-The-Lens, Most SLR cameras have built-in meters which measure light after it has passed through the lens, a feature that
SPECIFICATIONSType of cameraPicture formatLens mount LensFocus modesAutofocus Autofocus detection systemAutofocus detection rangeAutofocus actuation m
Exposure meteringExposure meter switchMetering range Exposure modesProgram auto exposure controiShutter-priority auto exposure controiAperture-priorit
Shutter speedsViewfinderEyepiece cover Focusing screenViewfinder informationAuto exposure iockFilm speed range Film speed settingStepless speeds from
BASIC OPERATIONMOUNTING THE LENSTwist lens counterclockwise until it securely clicks into place.To removeDo not push lens release button exce
Film loading Film automatically advances to frame1 when shutter release button is depressed once; film advance indicator rotates to show that film i
Flash synchronizationFlash indicationAutofocus flash photographyPower sourceAutomatically set to 1/100sec. in program auto or aperture-priority auto m
Number of 36-exposure film rolls per set of fresh batteries (approx.)For Autofocus operation with AF Nikkor lens covering the full range from infinity
VIEWFINDER INFORMATIONExposure modeProgram auto | Shutter-priority auto | Aperture-priority auto | ManualFocus Indicator LED• lights upIn focus•blinks
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INSTALLING BATTERIESOpen the battery chamber lid by sliding the lock release.Install four fresh AA-type batteries with “+” and ends positioned as
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