NikonN90INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Reset button: Press and hold this button and exposure compensation/ reset button together for instant reset of basic camera settings (p. 20)Exposure m
4. To take the picture, fully depress shutter release button.
VARI-PROGRAMHere’s how you can benefit from the N90’s Vari-Program options for specific picture-taking situations.67
WHAT IS VARI-PROGRAM?Programmed exposure control enables the camera’s computer to automatically adjust both lens aperture and shutter speed for the co
Please note that the effect achieved by using each Vari- Program can be reproduced with the use of other exposure control methods such as Shutter^Prio
Portrait Program (P o)This enables you to take a portrait, with your subject standing out against a blurred background.Portrait Program with Red-Eye R
Sport Program (5 P)Select this program to capture action. Great for sports photography or for shooting a fast-moving subject.Close-Up Program (C u)Per
SELECTING VARI-PROGRAMUse Nikkor lenses with CPU such as AF Nikkor or Al-P- Nikkor lenses and be sure to set lens aperture to the minimum setting.1. S
2. While keeping the Ps button pressed, rotate command dial until it clicks once. Ps appears in place of the blinking exposure mode indication and one
3. Remove your finger from Ps button. The frame counter appears again in the LCD panel but Vari-Program indicator remains in the viewfiner. When Vari-
To confirm selected Vari-Program in the LCD panelPress the Ps button. The selected Vari-Program (Po, r E,HF, Lf?,5i.,5P or L u) is temporarily indicat
10111213149LCD panel indications1. Focus area2. Exposure mode3. Metering system4. Film speed setting mode5. Exposure compensation6. Shutter speed
SHOOTING WITH VARI-PROGRAMPORTRAIT PROGRAMThis program selects the widest aperture possible, thus minimizing depth of field and producing a sharpiy fo
Recommended lensesAF Nikkor lenses. To obtain pronounced blurred background effect, use 85mm to 200mm telephoto lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.
ProcedureYou can follow steps 4-6 of basic shooting procedure on pp.21-24. To make a really good portrait, make sure your subject’seyes are in sharp f
PORTRAIT PROGRAM WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION (with SB-25 exclusively)Using the same exposure control as the Portrait Program, this program adds the benefit
Recommended lensesAF Nikkor lenses. To blur the background, use a telephoto lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or brighter. However, In close-range
ProcedureFor flash shooting procedure, see SB-25’s instruction manual. Fiowever, with Red-Eye Reduction function, note that it is only at the fourth f
HYPERFOCAL PROGRAMAlthough this program does not actually set the hyperfocal distance, it emulates the effects achieved by using very small lens apert
Recommended lenses50mm or wider angle AF Nikkor lenses, or AF Zoom-Nikkor lenses with 50mm or shorter zooming position.Recommended camera settingsMete
Viewfinder indicationw U IS8ob F8.S1. Wide-Area focus brackets 2.12mm-dia. reference circle for Center- Weighted Metering3. 3mm dia. reference circle
ProcedureYou can follow steps 4-6 of basic shooting procedure on pp. 21 -24. If you don’t want to center your main subject, also see pp. 40-43.Hyperto
LANDSCAPE PROGRAMSimilar in concept to the Hyperfocal Program with respect to depth of fieid and overall sharpness.78
Recommended lensesSelect lens according to the desired effect. If you want an expansive view, use a wideangle AF Nikkor lens. If you prefer to emphasi
ProcedureYou can follow steps 4-6 of basic shooting procedure on pp. 21-24.Landscape Program tends to select a slow shutter speed and a smaller apertu
SILHOUETTE PROGRAMA silhouette photograph intentionally underexposes the backlit foreground subject so that it appears nearly black against the bright
Recommended lensesChoose your lens aocording to the desired effect. If you want to picture a dynamic sunset, for example, use a telephoto AF Nikkor to
To make your main subject beautifully silhouetted• There must be a difference (at least 2 EV) in brightness between subject and background.
SPORT PROGRAMThis program is designed to use select shutter speed and aperture combinations that correspond to those of the iong lenses typically used
BASIC OPERATIONThis section shows you how to prepare the camera for shooting— e.g., how to mount iens, load film, etc.—as well as how to actually take
Recommended lensesAF Nikkor lenses. For a more pronounced blurred background effect, use 80mm to 300mm telephoto lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2
Procedure1. Set focus area focus mode to C for Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority.2. Set film advance mode to 3“ or Oil. Continuous shooting is
CLOSE-UP PROGRAMIn close-up photography, various effects can be achieved with different f/stops. A very small aperture increases depth of field and en
Recommended lensesAF Micro-Nikkor lenses or AF Zoom-Nikkor lenses with macro focusing function.Recommended camera settingsMetering system IS) for Matr
ProcedureYou can follow steps 4-6 of basic shooting procedure on pp.21 -24, However, the area you want to appear sharply focusedmay be slightly out of
SPECIAL FUNCTIONSThis chapter explains advanced photographic techniques and applications including exposure compensation methods. It also
EXPOSURE COMPENSATIONExposure compensation is a photographic technique that enables you to vary the final exposure settings from those measured by the
About reflectanceWhen using the Center-Weighted or Spot Meter, always keep in mind that the exposure indicated will assume that the subject’s reflecta
MOUNTING THE LENS2 Position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on iens and camera body are aligned. Taking care
AE-L (AUTO EXPOSURE LOCK) LEVERIn the auto exposure mode, when you want to control exposure based on the brightness of a specific area within the scen
2. Lightly press shutter release button, and confirm shutter speed and aperture in viewfinder.
3. Keep shutter release button lightly pressed, slide AE-L lever and hold it in.• While AE-L lever is held in, beeper does not sound for picture-blur
TO OBTAIN METER READING FOR A PARTICULAR SUBJECT IN MANUAL EXPOSURE MODEIn Manual exposure mode, if you want to set exposure as desired on a p
2. Lightly press shutter release button.
/-! So FS.:3. Adjust shutter speed and aperture until electronic analog display shows desired exposure.4. Reoompose the picture and shoot.In Single Se
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION BUTTONTo modify exposure control (i.e., from the ISO standard) use the exposure compensation button. Compensation from -5EV to +
1. While pressing ^ button, rotate command diai to set desired compensation vaiue. The following display appears in LCD panel and viewfinder.0 symbol
2. Once set, exposure compensation remains fixed until reset. Although the 0 symbol stays on to indicate that exposure compensation is on, the compen
3. After shooting, be sure to reset amount of compensation to "0” to resume normai operation.93
INSTALLING BATTERIES• Make sure the power switch is set at OFF position.• NiCd batteries that have "+" terminals exceeding 6mm in diameter
SELF-TIMER OPERATIONYou have a choice of one-shot or two-shot self-timer operation. In one-shot self-timer mode, duration is variable from 2 sec. to 3
(T• Regardless of film advance mode setting, continuous shooting is not performed (except for two-shot seif-timer operation).' Long time exposure
ONE-SHOT SELF-TIMER1. While pressing Ci) button, rotate command dial until desired timer duration with CS) symbol appears in LCD panel.Timer duration
i?5 f5.53. While pressing 0 button, fully depress shutter release button. Self-timer LED starts blinking and 0 symbol in LCD panel blinks. During the
TWO-SHOT SELF-TIMER1. While pressing (i) button, rotate command dial counterclockwise until ID with symbol (next to 30) appears in LCD panel.2. Compos
3. While pressing ® button, fully depress shutter release button. Self-timer LED and symbol in LCD panel blinks.The shutter is released for the first
TO CONFIRM SHARPNESS BEFORE SHOOTING-Note that when you're using a lens with an automatic diaphragm, which is what most Nikkor lenses have, the v
-DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW BUTTONWhile the depth-of-field preview button is depressed, shutter speed indication disappears and f - - appears in the LCD a
LONG TIME EXPOSURE—USING buib SETTINGAt buL b setting, shutter remains open as long as shutter release button remains depressed.To avoid camera shake,
fMF-26 usersWith the MF-26’s Long Time Exposure function, you can set the N90 for a time exposure as long as 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds.Note
CHECKING BATTERY POWERSlide power switch to ON or «) position, and confirm that a full battery mark appears on LCD panel, indicating sufficient batte
TO USE NON-DX-CODED FILMThe usable range for manual film speed setting is ISO 6 to 6400.While pressing ISO/Oii button, rotate command dial to set film
¡г 5 fS.6ш__( iiШ ____mmif 5 р5.Б□□To check ISO number after film loading, press IS0/q> button.> If non-DX-coded film or film with an unacceptab
INTERCHANGING FOCUSING SCREENSIn addition to the advanced B-type BriteView screen supplied with the N90 camera, the E-type clear Matt/Fresnel screen w
1. Remove the lens.2. Slip the tip of the special tweezers (provided with each screen) under the focusing screen release latch and pull outward to sp
3. Remove the screen by grasping the small tab with the tweezers.4. Carefully position the replacement screen in place, making sure the flash side i
5. Using the tweezers, push the front edge of the holder upward until it clicks into place. An Improperly placed focusing screen results in unreliabl
LENSESYour Nikon N90 uses Nikon’s respected, long-established tripleclaw F-mount for rugged and reliable performance. Crafted from sta
LENS COMPATIBILITY CHARTThe Nikon N90 is designed for autofocus photography with AF Nikkor lenses (except AF-Nikkor lenses for F3 AF). Flowever, most
*7 3D Matrix Metering is selected with D-type AFNikkor lenses and Advanced Matrix Metering is selected with non-D-type lenses.*2 With maximum effectiv
About exposure meterYou can check battery power anytime by lightly pressing the shutter release button. This action activates the exposure meter; the
----------------^--!----------------------------------------^ -^------------——^•The following Nikkor lenses cannot be attached to the N90 (camera
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHYYou can enjoy the excitement of the Nikon N90 camera’s advanced flash technology by using Nikon’s advanced SB-25 AF
NIKON SPEEDLIGHT COMPATIBILITYFU\SH MODES AVAILABLE WITH NIKON SPEEDLIGHTSThe table below shows the available flash modes for each Nikon Speedllght.Sp
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR NIKON SPEEDLIGHTNikon Speedlights, combined with the N90 camera, offer various features and functions, The main features and
TTL AUTO FLASH—automatic balanced fill-flash and standard hl flashTYPE OF TTL AUTO FU\SHTTL auto is recommended for most common flash shooting situati
With SB-25LensMetering systemExposure modeProgrammed and Aperture-Priority Shutter-Priority Auto Auto and ManualAF Nikkor lens (except for AF Nikkor t
With SB-24LensMetering systemExposure modeProgrammed and Shutter-Priority AutoAperture-Priority Auto and ManualD-type AF Nikkor lens, non-D-type AF Ni
With SB-23, SB-22 , SB-20, SB-21 B*1, SB-16B , SB-15, SB-14*2, SB-11*2 or SB-140*2Exposure modeLensMetering systemProgrammed and Shutter-Pri
AUTOMATIC BALANCED FILL-FU\SH WITH TTL MULTI SENSOR—3D MULTI-SENSOR BALANCED FILL-FLASH AND MULTISENSOR BALANCED FILL-FLASH3D Multi-Sensor Balanced F
When the N90 camera and SB-25 are used with a non-D-type AF Nikkor lens, Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, which offers the same flash output control
About electronic beeperWith the power switch set to ')) ,the beeper is on. Two types of sound are emitted: a double-beep which indicates in-focu
CENTER-WEIGHTED/SPOT FILL-FLASHIf you are using a lens without CPU (a lens other than AF Nikkor and Al-P-Nikkor), Center-Weighted Fill-Flash and Spot
STANDARD TTL FLASHIn standard TTL Flash, automatic flash output level compensation is not available. This means that, although the main subject is cor
SHUTTER SPEED/APERTURE FOR EACH EXPOSURE MODE IN TTL AUTO FU\SHWhen setting shutter speed and aperture, refer to the following table.Camera's exp
Reference: Available maximum aperture for each film speedISO film speed2550 100200 400 8001000f/2,8 f/3.3 f/4f/4,8 f/5.6 f/6.7 f/7.1As film speed incr
Note for selecting aperture• Make sure your subject is within flash shooting distance range.• The iarger the aperture (the smailer the f-number) you s
TTL AUTO FU\SH OPERATIONThe difference between Automatic Baianced Fili-Flash andStandard TTL Fiash is in whether the flash output ievei isautomaticail
5. Confirm exposure and shooting distance.Refer to shooting distance bars of SB-25 or SB-24, or fiash shooting distance range tabie of SB-23, SB-22 or
In Auto Multi-Program modeIf H ! appears, background may be overexposed. To give the background a correct exposure, reset to an exposure mode that let
In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure modeIf H t appears, background may be overexposed. To give the background a correct exposure, set a smaller apertur
TO MAKE NIGHT BACKGROUND MORE VISIBLE-When flash pictures are taken at high shutter speeds in dim light, the background may come out dark. To improve
LOADING FILM• To avoid fogging film {especially high-ISO film), do not load/unload film in direct sunlight.> Usable film speed range for DX-coded f
-SLOW SYNC OPERATIONSlow SyncNormal Sync
1. Set camera’s exposure mode to P for Auto Multi-Program or R for Aperture-Priority Auto.2. While pressing the camera’s i button, rotate command dial
TO CREATE NATURAL-LOOKING STREAM OF LIGHT—REAR-CURTAIN SYNCNormally in flash synchronization, the Speedlight fires at the beginning of the exposure. W
1. Set camera’s exposure mode to S for Shutter-Priority Auto or n for Manual exposure mode.2. Set Rear-Curtain Sync.For Speedlight other than SB-25 or
You can use Rear-Curtain Sync in non-TTL auto or manuai flash mode. For non-TTL auto or manual flash mode, refer to your Speedlight manual. Note that
RED-EYE REDUCTION (for use with SB-25 only)When shooting people or animals in dim light using a flash, the subject’s eye may sometimes appear red in c
While pressing the camera’s ffl button, rotate the command dial until appears in camera's LCD readout. Then follow steps 2-6 of TTL Auto Flash Op
To further reduce red-eye• Have the subject look away from the lens, toward a bright light.• When shooting indoors, make the room as bright as possibl
NOTES ON FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY• Use only Nikon Speedlights. Other units may damage the camera's electrical circuits due to incompatible voltage requi
CONTENTSFOREWORD...4NOMENCLATURE...
Confirm whether E53 for DX-coded film is shown on the LCD panel.If not, press and hold ISO button in, then rotate command dial until [33 appears.
• For multiple flash photography using the N90, if the electric current in the syncro circuit exceeds a certain ievei, you may not be able to take a s
EV CHARTS FOR FLASH PHOTOGRAPHYFor your reference, the following charts show shutter speed/aperture combination at each EV in flash photography:(a) A
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MISCELLANEOUSThe Nikon N90 is a high-performance, precision instrument, designed to give you superior pictures. You’ll want to take g
ACCESSORY COMPATIBILITYThe following accessories cannot be used with the Nikon N90camera:PK-1 ,PK-2, PK-3, PN-1, K2 BR-2 RingsBody Cap BF-1Eyepiece Ac
CAMERA CARE TIPS1. Do not touch the camera’s reflex mirror or focusing screen. Remove dust with a blower brush.2. Do not touch the shutter curtains..
3. Do not touch the DX contacts. Keep them clean with a blower brush.4. Clean the viewfinder eyepiece with a soft, clean cloth. Do not use alcohol.Cau
6. Do not lubricate the camera.7. Do not leave the camera in an excessively hot place.10. If the camera malfunctions, take it immediately to an autho
8. Keep the camera away from water or moisture. When using the camera near water, guard against splashes, especially salt water spray.9. Make sure n
fTm A assj1 lODaDQODODay__1.1.___SHaammSlide camera back lock releases together to open camera back.Insert film cartridge.Do not touch the shutter cur
In certain cases, due to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, the N90 camera’s microcomputer may turn the camera off, even with fresh proper
NOTES ON BATTERIESWarning: The voltage specification for AA-type Lithium batteries is different than the voltage specification for Manganese, Alkaiine
1. Keep batteries out of children's reach. If someone accidentally swallows batteries, call a doctor Immediately.2. Do not disassemble, short cir
3. If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries.4. Battery power diminishes at extremely low temperatures—make sure th
SPECIFICATIONSType of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflexPicture format 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format)Lens mount Nikon F
Electronic rangefinderExposure meteringMetering range (at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens) Exposure meterExposure modesProgrammed auto exposure controlShutter
Aperture-priority auto exposure control Manual exposure control Vari-ProgramExposure compensation Auto exposure lockShutterShutter release Shutter spe
ViewfinderEyepoint Eyepiece shutter Focusing screenViewfinder informationLCD panel informationFixed eyelevel pentaprism high- eyepoint type; 0.78X mag
ViewfinderLCD panel illumination Electronic beeperFilm speed range Film speed settingFilm loadingFilm advanceFrame counterViewfinder and LCD panel ill
Self-timerDepth-of-field preview buttonReflex mirror Camera backAccessory shoeElectronically controlled; timer duration selectable from 2 to 30 second
g Gently close camera back until lockreleases snap closed. 7Fully depress shutter release button to advance film to frame #1.• If non-DX-coded film or
Flash sync control Flash synchronizationTTL Multi SensorAutomatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor Monitor PreflashSlow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sy
Flash recommended/ No speedlight attached: Lights up in ready light green when flash is recommendedSpeedlight attached: Lights up in red when Nikon d
Power source Battery power confirmationDimensions (WxHxD) Weight(without batteries)Four AA-type batteries vu/m for sufficient power; indicates batteri
GLOSSARY___________________________Balanced fill-flash operationA technique in flash photography in which flash illumination is controlled to balance
DX codeFilm information code printed on film cartridge. The N90, when set to automatic film speed setting mode, senses the film speed (ISO 25 to 5000)
Exposure controlProgrammed auto: Camera sets both shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure.Shutter-Priority auto: User selects shutter speed an
Flash synchronizationThe timing of the flash so it fires coincident with the operation of the camera's shutter. There are two types of synchroniz
ISO film speedThe international standard for representing film sensitivity. The higher the number, the greater the sensitivity, and vice versa. A film
Release-Priority for autofocusShutter can be released anytime (i.e,, even when subject is not in focus). Convenient so you do not miss an opportunity
BASIC SHOOTINGThis section features the settings for most common picture-taking situations when AF Nikkor' tenses are used:Fiim advance mode: sin
TTL auto flashThe camera’s light sensor measures flash illumination, as reflected by the subject on the film and shuts off the flash when measurement
LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER INDICATIONSLCD panel/Viewfinder□□No indication appears when camera is turned on.Shutter Cause and remedyLocked Battery power is
LCD panel/ViewfinderE) blinksShutter Cause and remedyCan be Matrix meter is set even though lens attached hasreleased no CPU; camera automatically
LCD panel/Viewfinderiìì5Cf-0rs blinks and fr ( !lIti] IQ____m m( H í)Fгг So (H i)p JBIIDebfl!l3 ( I'lC plDlEBr-^ [<» ( ;ilEl I Q------ e s s
LCD panel/Viewfinder ShutterfE E blinks in programmed auto or Locked Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode*Cause and remedyLens is not set to the smaii
LCD panel/Viewfindert lights up in greenShutterCan be releasedCause and remedyUse Nikon SpeedlightABOUT LCD• The N90 uses a Liquid Crystal Display (LC
No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without writ
3 Press • reset button and • 0 button simultaneously for two seconds until P, E), E] and E3 appear in the LCD panel, indicating that the camera settin
Data Link System usersWhen activating Custom Reset with the Nikon AC-1E card’s Customized Settings function, press and hoid the • and • 0 buttons for
MF-26 usersPressing the reset buttons also cancels the MF-26’s following functions:Auto Exposure Bracketing Multiple Exposure Operation Auto Sequence
5 Lightly press shutter release button to start autofocus operation and switch exposure meter on.Confirm that the in-focus indicator • for a stationar
• In-focus indication for stationary subject ► A Focus Tracking (automatically activates)In-focus indication for moving subject A Subject is located c
If shutter speed indicated is 1/(lens focal length) sec. or slower, the picture may come out biurred. To avoid this, hoid camera fi
OPERATION IN SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTOEXPOSURE MODE...56-59OPERATION IN APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTOEXPOSURE M
6 To take picture, fully depress shutter release button.Camera automatically advances film by one frame, and LCD frame counter increases by one.24
REWINDING FILM-i Film advance stops automatically at end of roll with End I and symbol in LCD panel blinking. (Audible beeper sounds if set.)At the en
2 Press Qii button and im button to start film rewind. During film rewind, Q _ appears on LCD panel, and frame counter counts backwards until rewind i
3 After rewind automatically stops, confirm frame counter shows £, and film installation symbol Q blinks for a few seconds.26
4Open camera back and remove film cartridge.To conserve battery power, turn off the power switch when you are not using the oamera. Always remove batt
GENERAL FUNCTIONSThis chapter explains the various modes of the N90 camera’s operation. Please review it thoroughly.27
FILM ADVANCE MODEThere are three automatic film advance modes. To choose a mode, press and hoid the fiim advance mode button and rotate the command di
SINGLE-FRAME SHOOTINGWith the film advance mode at El, fully depressing the shutter release button takes one picture and automatically advances the fi
CONTINUOUS SHOOTINGShots are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter release button fully depressed. You have a choice of shooting speeds:
LONG TIME EXPOSURE—Using bulb setting...98-99TO USE NON-DX-CODED FILM...
EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEMThe Nikon N90 has three type of exposure metering systems- Center-Weighted Metering and Spot Metering,MATRIX METERINGThis syst
Matrix Metering,If a non-D-type lens is used, Advanced Matrix Metering is performed, Although lens' Distance Information is not given, 8- segment
CENTER-WEIGHTED METERINGWith 75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on the 12mm- dia. circle in the viewfinder and 25% outside this circle,
SPOT METERINGNearly 100% of the meter’s sensitivity is concentrated on the 3mm circle in the center of the viewfinder. Use this meter for reaiiy selec
SETTING METERING SYSTEMWhile pressing the metering system (K)button, rotate command dial until the desired symbol—lO for Matrix Metering, [»] for Cent
FOCUSFOCUS AREAThe N90’s autofocus system offers a choice of two focus areas: Wide and Spot.While pressing focus area button, rotate command dial unti
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The Wide-Area focus brackets delineate the focus detecting area in the viewfinder. Subjects of sufficient brightness and detaii can be detected within
AUTOFOCUSThe Nikon N90 has two autofocus modes, Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority and Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority.In either autofocus
{for use with SB-25 only)...124-125NOTES ON FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY...
CautionDo not attempt to turn the lens focusing ring or impede its rotation when the focus mode selector is set to S or C.In addition to AF Nikkor len
Iг5 f5.Bptna( 1}DQ—Single Servo AF with Focus-PriorityFor Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority, set the focus mode to SYou lightly press the shutter re
stationary subject is in _______ focusWith a stationary subject: Lightiy press the shutter release button. When the subject is in focus, the lens stop
Moving subject is expected to be in focusWith a moving subject: Lightly press the shutter release button. Focus Tracking is automatically activated wi
> Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority is convenient for off- center subjects. See pages 40 to 41.• After shooting with the film advance mode selec
IE'S fS.5p « ,(naw( ;iContinuous Servo AF with Release-PriorityUnder some conditions, such as very fast action situations, you may want to take a
stationary subject is in ___ focusWith a stationary subject; Lightiy press the shutter release button to start autofocus operation. When the subject i
Moving suject is expected to be in focusWith a moving subject: Lightly press the shutter release button and Focus Tracking is automatically activated
• As focus is not locked in Continuous Servo AF, to take an off-center subject, use AF-L button. See pages 42 to 43.• With a moving subject, depending
AUTOFOCUS WITH MAIN SUBJECT OFF CENTERIn Single Servo AF modeAs previously noted, in Single Servo autofocus, focus is locked as long as the shutter re
FOREWORDThank you for choosing the new Nikon N90 camera, it’s a high-performance camera that offers today’s newest and most advanced capabilities, aii
2. Confirm in-focus indicator • appears (and In-Focus Signal beeps if set) in viewfinder.
3. Keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed, recompose, then fully depress shutter release button to take picture.41
In Continuous Servo AF modeWith an off-center subject, use AF-L button. In the following procedures, Spot-Area AF demonstration photos are used.
1. Position focus brackets on subject and lightly press shutter release button to start autofocus operation.
2. Keeping shutter release button lightly pressed, confirm infocus indicator # appears in viewfinder. Then press and hoid AF-L button to iock focus.
3. While holding AF-L button in, recompose, then fully depress shutter release button to take picture.43
PP SPTFlUj.• c Tl F TitO( i)SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONSAutofocus operation depends on general lighting, subject contrast and detail, and other techni
In the following situations, ignore in-focus indicator • or• Scene with subject located at different distances. (For example, when shooting a person o
MANUAL FOCUS‘^5 f5.To focus manually, set the focus mode selector to M. (If the lens has an A-M switch, set it to M. If you are using an AF-I Nikkor i
NOMENCLATUREOnce you know the names of the parts of your new Nikon N90, as well as their functions and the camera’s other controis, you will be surpri
Manual focus with Electronic RangefinderThe Electronic Rangefinder enables you to see focus status with the viewfinder indications while you are manua
2. Keeping shutter release button lightly pressed, rotate lens focusing ring in direction indicated by focus-to-left arrow (4) or focus-to-right arro
Manual focus using clear matte fieldLook through viewfinder and rotate lens focusing ring until image on clear matte field appears sharp. .48
EXPOSURE MODELight reaching the film is controlled by shutter speed and lens aperture. The proper combination results in a correct exposure. Shutter s
SELECTING EXPOSURE MODESelecting the exposure control mode means deciding if you want the shutter speed and/or lens aperture to be set automatically o
Programmed auto exposure modes (P/Ps)With the N90’s microcomputer choosing the combination of shutter speed and aperture automaticaiiy, you can concen
Program chart of Auto Multi-ProgramTo check shutter speed and aperture values, follow either the black or red line to where it intersects the diagonal
Shutter-Priority Auto exposure modeYou manually set the shutter speed you want. To freeze the action, use a high shutter speed; to create motion effec
Manual exposure modeManual exposure control allows you to make both aperture and shutter speed settings. For a technically correct exposure, follow th
LCD panel (p. 9)Shutter release button: Toactivate exposure meter and autofocus function, lightly press; to release shutter, depress fully; exposure m
Pictures taken at different shutter speedsHigh shutter speedSlow shutter speed
Pictures taken at different aperturesWide apertureNarrow aperture53
SETTING EXPOSURE MODEIQWhile pressing MODE button, rotate command dial. The exposure mode changes as in the foliowing sequence:P Auto Multi-Programtn
]'I- mOBrai 'V l(^i)im IQ____m|o> <p íгs F- -For users of lenses that have no CPU, or accessories such as bellows attachment or extens
FLEXIBLE PROGRAMIf you want to change the shutter speed/aperture combination of Auto Muiti-Program, use the Flexibie Program function. Flexibie Progra
|q fs)ijJ2. Turn command dial until desired shutter speed or aperture value appears in viewfinder and in LCD panel. The exposure mode indicator (P) b
OPERATION IN SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE1. Set lens to its minimum aperture setting (highest f-number). With AF Nikkor and Al-P Nikkor lenses,
F'-; ( ;)]3. Remove finger from MODE button, and rotate command dial to select desired shutter speed.Shutter speed indication changes one step a
4. Look inside viewfinder, compose and lightly press shutter release button. Confirm the automatically set aperture value.57
If H I appears in the aperture positionwith electronic analogdisplay*—Overexposure alert**: Selecthigher shutter speed or use Nikon NDfilter.1111;-Fif
Eyepiece shutter lever: Used to prevent stray light from entering viewfinderViewfinder/LCD panel illumination button:Press to illuminate viewfinder a
5. To take the picture, fully depress shutter release button.59
OPERATION IN APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE1. While pressing MODE button, rotate command dial until fl appears on LCD panel and viewfinder.• If
If meter has automatically turned off and the LCD panel is off, turn meter on again by lightly pressing shutter release button.With lenses having no C
3. Look inside viewfinder, compose and lightly press shutter release button. Confirm automatically set shutter speed.61
If the selected shutter speed is 1/(focal length) sec. or slower, picture blur may occur*. To avoid this, hold camera very steadily or use a tripod.(Q
OPERATION IN MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE1. While pressing MODE button, rotate command dial until f1 appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder.• If using an AF
(So}Fгг0J3 I I'lIS IQ____^|oo) Fг ¿' (Z12. Remove finger from MODE button, set shutter speed by rotating command dial.• In Manual exposure m
Set aperture by rotating the lens aperture ring.If meter has automatically turned off and LCD readout Is off, turn meter on again by lightly pressing
3. Look into the viewfinder, compose and lightly press shutter release button.Adjust aperture and/or shutter speed until electronic analog display sho
With lenses having no CPU, F- - appears instead of aperture value in LCD panel and viewfinder.With Al-type lenses including Al-modified Nikkor lenses:
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