35mm [135] Format SLR Camera F90X
Higher speed, greater accuracy
I Focusing system with Focus Tracking up to 4.1 frames per second (fps) in continuous high shooting mode; Wide-Area/Spot autofocus operates in light as dim as EV minus 1 I Nikons exclusive 3D Matrix Metering using eight-segment Matrix sensor I Matrix, Center-Weighted and Spot exposure metering systems I 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash enables precise flash exposure control, automatically I Slow Sync and Rear-Curtain Sync I Top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec.; normal flash sync up to 1/250 sec. I Built-in motor drive enables film advance up to 4.3 fps. I Vari-Program System includes seven versatile programs for enhanced personal creativity without complex calculations I Auto-Multi Program with Flexible Program capability I Optional Multi-Control Back MF-26 enables Multiple Exposure, All-Mode Exposure Bracketing, Long Time Exposure, Freeze Focus, Interval Timer, and more I Personal computer link capability
Nikon F90 is sold as Nikon N90 in the U.S.

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35mm [135] Format SLR Camera F90X / Nomenclature
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1 Self-timer indicator LED 2 Shutter release button 3 Power switch Focus area button Command input control dial LCD panel Exposure compensation/reset button
9 Accessory shoe ! Metering system button " Film speed/film rewind button # Self-timer button Setting/ISO film speed select dial $ % & ( Film advance mode button Flash sync mode button Exposure mode button Vari-Program button

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Reset button Sync terminal 10-pin remote terminal Lens release button Depth-of-field preview button
; Viewfinder/LCD panel illumination button < = > ? @ Eyepiece shutter lever Viewfinder eyepiece AE-L lever Tripod socket Battery holder lock screw

8 Film rewind button

. AF-L button / Focus mode selector : Camera back lock releases
Body-Integral Motor Drive The F90Xs quiet, body-integral motor drive offers a choice of three firing modessingle, continuous shooting of up to two frames per second (fps), and continuous shooting of up to 4.3 fps. Remote operation is via the cameras 10-pin remote terminal.
Command Input Control Dial Your right thumb will feel instantly at home with this ergonomically designed dial which you can turn without taking your eye off your subject. You can input your choice of exposure mode, shutter speed, exposure meter, flash sync mode, and others with full confidence.
Top Deck LCD Panel The LCD panel on the cameras top deck shows all vital information at a glance. It is illuminated for dim light viewing, keeping you informed of the cameras current settings and operations.
Viewfinder LCD indicator Most of the data displayed on the LCD panel on top of the camera is duplicated in the viewfinders own LCD indicator, which can be illuminated at the press of a button. So your eye need never stray from your subject.
Autofocus Lock This inspired device lets you lock focus in either Continuous or Single Servo shooting, so you can first focus your subject, then re-frame the scene anyway you like to, vertically or horizontally. A small Nikon touch that can lend variety to your picture taking.
Depth-of-field Preview Button This control enables you to preview the depth of field whenever youre using Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure control.
Instant Reset Pressing the reset and exposure compensation/reset button simultaneously for at least one second returns all camera settings automatically to factory-standard settings or, when the optional Nikon Photo Secretary for F90X/F90 (ACPW-E) is used, to your personalised selection of settings.
High-Eyepoint Finder Another Nikon touch everyone will appreciate. It enables you to look at the viewfinder image clearly in comfort, even if youre wearing glasses. The focusing screen is the interchangeable type. Theres a grey eyepiece shutter you can use to prevent light from accidentally coming in through the eyepiece.
Auto Film Operation From film loading to ISO film speed setting, film advance and film rewindall film operations are automatic and mistake-proof. If youre in a hurry to see what youve shot, just rewind at mid-roll.

Manual ISO Film Speed Setting Another opportunity to experiment and really vary your shots. This feature lets you override the otherwise automatic DX coding of the ISO rating of the film in use. You can choose any rating from 6 to 6400a very useful feature for creative applications, such as intentional film speed boosting.
35mm [135] Format SLR Camera F90X / Specifications
Type of camera: Picture format: Lens mount: Lens: Focus modes: Autofocus area: Autofocus mode: Focus Tracking: Autofocus detection system: Autofocus detection range: Autofocus lock:
Electronic rangefinder: Exposure metering: Metering range: (at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens) Exposure meter: Exposure modes: Programmed Auto exposure control: Shutter-Priority Auto exposure control: Aperture-Priority Auto exposure control: Manual exposure control: Vari-Program:
Exposure compensation: Auto exposure lock: Shutter: Shutter release: Shutter speeds:

Viewfinder:

Eyepoint: Eyepiece shutter: Focusing screen: Viewfinder information:

LCD panel information:

Viewfinder/LCD panel illumination: Film speed range: Film speed setting:
Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex 24 36mm [standard 35mm (135) format] Nikon F mount Nikkor and Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount (with some limitations Autofocus, and Manual with Electronic Rangefinder Wide and Spot selectable Single Servo AF with Focus-Priority and Continuous Servo AF with Release-Priority Automatically activated when subject moves Nikon CAM246 autofocus module Approx. EV 1 to 19 (at ISO 100) Possible once stationary subject is in focus in Single Servo AF; in Continuous Servo AF, focus can be locked with AF-L (autofocus lock) button Available in Manual focus mode with AF Nikkor or other AItype Nikkor lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster Three built-in exposure meters Matrix, Center-Weighted and Spot EV 1 to 21 for Matrix and Center-Weighted metering; EV 3 to 21 for Spot metering Activated by lightly pressing shutter release button; stays on for 8 sec., after finger leaves button Programmed Auto (Auto-Multi Program and Vari-Program), Shutter-Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual Camera sets both shutter speed and lens aperture automatically; Flexible Program possible in increments of 1/3 EV for shutter speed or of 1 EV for aperture setting Aperture automatically selected to match manually set shutter speed; shutter speed can be set in 1/3 EV steps Shutter speed automatically selected to match manually set aperture Both aperture and shutter speed are set manually; shutter speed can be set in 1/3 EV steps Seven kinds built in: Portrait Program, Portrait Program with Red-Eye Reduction, Hyperfocal Program, Landscape Program, Silhouette Program, Sport Program, and CloseUp Program; each has its own program line, and specific camera settings such as metering system, focus area, etc., are automatically selected With exposure compensation button; 5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps By sliding AE lock lever while meter is on Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter By motor trigger Lithium niobate oscillator-controlled speeds from 1/8000 to 30 sec. in 1/3 EV steps; electromagnetically controlled Bulb setting is provided Fixed eyelevel pentaprism high-eyepoint type; 0.78 magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity; approx. 92% frame coverage Approx. 19mm Provided Nikon advanced B-type BriteView screen; interchangeable with E-type screen Focus area, focus indications, exposure mode, shutter speed, second mark for shutter speed slower than one second, aperture, electronic analog display, frame counter/exposure compensation value/Vari-Program, Flexible Program mark and exposure compensation mark are all shown in LCD readout; also shows flash recommended/ready light LED Shutter speed, aperture, exposure mode, metering system, focus area, autofocus mark with focus-/release-priority indication, Flexible Program mark, flash sync, film speed, DX mark, exposure compensation mark, frame counter/Vari-Program/exposure compensation value, Custom mark, film advance mode, film loading, film rewind, self-timer, battery power Viewfinder and LCD panel illuminated by pressing button ISO 25 to 5000 for DX-coded film; ISO 6 to 6400 can be manually set At DX position, automatically set to ISO speed of DXcoded film used; manual setting possible

Film loading: Film automatically advances to first frame when shutter release button is depressed once Film advance: In single-frame z shooting mode, film automatically advances one frame when shutter is released; in x (continuous high) or c (continuous low) shooting mode, shots are taken as long as shutter release button is depressed; in x mode, shooting speed is approx. 4.3 fps, and in c approx. 2.0 fps; in Focus Tracking, shooting speed is approx. 4.1 fps Frame counter: Additive type; counts back while film is being rewound Self-timer: Electronically controlled; timer duration selectable from 2 to 30 seconds in one-sec. increments; blinking LED indicates self-timer operation; cancellable Depth-of-field preview button: Provides visual verification of depth of field; can be previewed in Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode Reflex mirror: Automatic, instant-return type Camera back: Hinged back; interchangeable with Nikon Multi-Control Back MF-26 or World Time Data Back MF-25 Accessory shoe: Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact; ready-light contact, TTL flash contact, monitor contact; Mount receptacle for Posi-Mount System is provided Flash sync control: Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync and Red-Eye Reduction functions built-in Flash synchronization: In Programmed Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto, shutter operates from 1/250 to 1/60 sec. in normal sync or 1/250 to 30 sec. in slow sync; in Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, shutter fires at speed set, and when set from 1/250 to 1/8000 sec., shutter is automatically set to 1/250 sec. TTL Multi Sensor: Five-segment multi sensor used for TTL auto flash control Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash Possible when AF or AI-P Nikkor lens is used with with TTL Multi Sensor: Nikon Speedlight SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-23, SB-22s, SB-29, etc. Monitor Pre-flash: Nikon Speedlight SB-28/28DX or SB-27 fires Monitor Preflash(es) for TTL Multi Sensor when AF or AI-P Nikkor lens is used Flash recommended/ready light: No Speedlight attached: Lights up in green when flash is recommended Speedlight attached: Lights up in red when Nikon dedicated Speedlight is ready to fire, or blinks to warn of insufficient light for correct exposure Number of 36-exposure film rolls For autofocus operation using AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm per set of fresh batteries: f/3.5-4.5D lens covering the full range from infinity () to the closest distance and back to infinity () before each shot, in Continuous Servo AF mode with film advance mode at x and a shutter speed of 1/125 sec. or faster.

LR6 (AA-type alkaline)* R6P (AA-type manganese)* KR-AA (AA-type NiCd)* FR6 (AA-type lithium)* CR123A lithium** (with MB-10) At 20C (68F) At 10C (14F) 90 25
*F90X body only or when using MB-10 with standard MS-10 battery holder. **When using MB-10 with optional MS-11 battery holder. Lithium batteries are useful especially when shooting at lower temperatures, however film advance speed may slow down.
Power source: Four 1.5V LR6 (AA-type alkaline), 1.2V KR-AA (AA-type NiCd), 1.5V R6P [AA-type manganese (black type)] or 1.5V FR6 (AA-type lithium) batteries; two 3V CR123A lithium batteries also usable for Multi-Power Vertical Grip MB-10 with MS-11 battery holder attached
* ML-3 cannot be used when FR6 (AA-type lithium) batteries are used.
Battery power confirmation: N for sufficient power; M indicates batteries are nearing exhaustion; blinking M indicates batteries are just about exhausted; no indication/mark appears when batteries are completely exhausted or improperly installed Dimensions (W H D): Approx. 69mm or 6.1 4.2 2.7 in. Weight (without batteries): Approx. 755g or 26.6 oz.
All specifications apply when fresh batteries are used at normal temperature (20C/68F).
Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

2000 Nikon Corporation

NIKON CORPORATION
FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8331, JAPAN

January 2001