Nikon FE2

Full Specifications:
Electronically controlled 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) focal plane shutter camera Any cartridge-type 35mm film 24mmx36mm Nikon bayonet mount; meter coupling lever provided; meter coupling lever release button not provided Electronically controlled vertical-travel, metal-focal-plane shutter with titaniu Shutter: curtains On Auto: stepless speeds from 8 to 1/4000sec. Shutter speeds: On Manual: 16 quartz-controlled speeds from 8 to 1/4000sec. On Mechanical: M250 (1/250sec.); B for long exposure Fixed eyelevel pentaprism type, 0.86X magnification with 50mm lens set at Viewfinder: infinity, 93% frame coverage Interchangeable matte/Fresnel focusing screen with central split-image Focusing screen: rangefinder spot and microprism collar (Nikon Type K2) as standard; two o types of screens available optionally (Type B2 and E2) Shutter speed scale, ADR aperture f-number in use, exposure compensation Viewfinder display: mark, meter needle (black), shutter speed/exposure mode indication needle (green), outside-exposure-range warning mark. Reflex mirror: Automatic instant-return mirror Automatic Maximum Provided Aperture Indexing (AI): Through-the-lens (TTL) center-weighted full aperture exposure measuring Exposure metering: system using a pair of SPD's (silicon photodiode) EV1 to EV18 (f/1.4 at lsec. to f/8 at 1/4000sec. with 50mm f/1.4 lens at Metering range: ASA/ISO 100) Photo diode: Three SPD's for metering, TTL automatic flash output control Film speed range: ASA/ISO 12 to 4000 Exposure Via dial provided; -2EV to +2EY in one-third increments compensation: Exposure memory lock: Via self-timer lever Film-advance lever: Single stroke; 30 stand-off angle and 135 winding angle Automatic film wind: MD11/MD-12 Motor Drive Additive type; automatically resets "S", three frames before "1", when came Frame counter: back is opened;on auto mode, shutter speed is automatically set to 1/250sec frame "1" is reached during blank exposures. Film rewind: Via film rewind crank rotated after rewind button is depressed Self-timer: Mechanical type; approx. l0 sec. exposure delay; setting "cancellable" Aperture coupling: Instant resets maximum aperture, depth-of-field preview button provided Multiple exposure: Via lever On Auto: 1/250sec. On Manual: Sync with electronic fla 1/250sec. or lower Flash sync: only when shutter speed between 1/500sec. and 1/4000 sec., sync with flas at 1/30 or lower Standard ISO type; hot shoe, ready-light, monitor and TTL control contacts Accessory shoe: provided LED visible inside viewfinder; lights up when SB-16B, SB-15 or SB-E Speedlight Unit is fully charged; blinks to warn that the distance between su Ready-light: and SB-16B or SB-15 Speedlight reaches the working limitation of SB-16B SB-15 on TTL mode Interchangeable with MF-l6 or MF-12 Data Back; pops open when the film Camera back: rewind knob is pulled up as camera back is pushed counterclockwise; hinge type; memo holder provided Three types are usable;3V lithium hattery (1 x CR-1/3N type); 2x 1.55Y Power source: silver-oxide battery (S-76 or SR44 type); 2x 1.5V alkaline-manganese batte (LR-44 type) Depressing shutter release button halfway turns on; meter stays on for 16se Exposure meter switch: after finger is lifted off button, then automatically turns off when MD-attached, depressing the MD-12's trigger button halfway turns off approx. seconds later A; Metering: Shutter Battery consumption: In storage: Approx. 4 ohm compensation Approx. 5mA; approx. releasing: Approx. 14mA; Exposure LED lighting: lmA By observing the meter needle movement; shutter locked at battery exhaustio Battery check: unlocked by shutter dial M250/B setting Dimensions: (body Approx. 142.5mm(W) x 90.0mm(H) x 57.5mm(D) only) Weight (body only): Approx. 550g Type of camera: Usable film: Picture format: Lens Mount:
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Nikon FE/FM/FA Series Model(s) - Shared Resources - The MD-11 Motor Drive - Operations
Just in case you have bought a used MD-11 or found a unit from your daddy's old store room. Don't worry, since the motor drive still can fit in your current FM2n, here is some operational procedures that can help you. Courtesy of Shriro Malaysia, who happens to keep an old manual, under the store room. Preparations for Motor Drive Operation
1. Load the MD-11 with the required batteries (1), (2) The MD-11 is powered by eight 1.5V penlight batteries. To load the batteries, first remove the unit's built-in battery clip by turning the coin-slotted locking screw counterclockwise with a coin or something similar until the clip comes loose. Refer to the diagrams provided in the clip, and seat the batteries accordingly. After ensuring that the terminals of the batteries (both + and -) are properly oriented, put the battery clip back into place. Then secure the assembly by retightening the locking screw.
2. Attach the motor drive to the camera (3), (4) Make sure that the MD-11's power switch is turned off. Then seat the camera flush with the motor drive, ensuring that the motor drive's mounting screw directly comes into contact with the camera baseplate's tripod socket. Turn the MD-11's mounting screw drive wheel until the screw is securely locked into the'tripod socket and there is no gap between the motor drive and the camera body.
3. Set the camera to motor-drive operation (5), (6) Turn the camera's shutter release operation mode selector to motor-drive operation by aligning the red line on the selector with the corresponding line on the camera body. Then turn on the motor drive's power switch. Lock through the camera's viewfinder; if any of the LED exposure indicators lights up, the camera and motor drive assembly is ready for operation. All that is required now is to set the MD-11's shooting mode selector to either S or C, determine correct exposure by setting shutter speed and/or lens aperture, then shoot by pressing the motor drive's trigger button. Note that on C the motor drive will keep on firing while the button is pressed.
4. Film rewind (7) & (8) When the roll of film in the camera has been exposed, the MD-11's motor will automatically stop, releasing film tension, with the pilot lamp remaining lit (It flicker once per exposure, stay lit when a roll is finished). Turn the power switch off to prevent unnecessary battery drain. Then, push the rewind slideon the motor drive up. Film rewind is manual and can done even with the MD-11 attached to any of the bodies of FM, FE, FM2, FE2, FA, FM2T and the current FM2n.
WARNING: The MD11 has no auto power swich-off circuitry as with the MD12
(That is what the main difference between MD11 and MD12, you have to turn the power to 'off' to avoid draining of the battery from your camera; secondly, the film advance mechanism on the MD-11 is slightly different from the MD-12, on the 's' (Single) mode, the film will only advancing after you have lift your finger from the shutter release button on the grip. While the MD-12 will immediately advance the film upon tripping the shutter and is ready for the next exposure. Other that, it is minor (Like the delay circuit connecting to the LED pilot lamp behind the MD-12). * Credit: Shriro Malaysia, distributor of Nikon optical products for providing this manual. The
technical team members in Shriro. Mr Poon of Foto Poon in Ipoh for his expertise in the MD-11.
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