Nikon FG - Manual (Page 8)

4 O Make blank exposures until the
frame counter 39 shows “1.”
To dispose of the first few frames exposed during film
loading, continue to alternately advance the film and
depress the shutter release button until the frame
counter shows "1." Check that the rewind knob is
rotating, indicating the film has been loaded correctly
and is being advanced. If the knob does not rotate,
reload the film.
Note: Do not lake pictures prior to frame "1" as the meter
does not function until the counter reaches "I." Up to
the 1/60 and 1/125 sec. LEDs in the viewfinder wilt blink,
showing the shutter is aulomatically set at 1/90 sec.
A A Set the ASAIISO film speed
dial 29’.
Lift up the ASA/ISO film speed dial and rotate it
either direction until the index dot is opposite the fil
speed in use. Make sure the exposure compensatii
dial Is set at "0.” These actions are essential to ac
vate the camera’s exposure meter for correct exp
sure of the film being used.
Note: Film speed is printed on the film package and cart ride
•i ^ Ibrn the audio warning lever w
■ ■ ■ to switch it on.
Turn the lever as far as it will go, uncovering the audio
warning mark(’^,/).
1A Hold the camera steady.
Fold out the film advance lever to the stani
off position. With your right hand grasping the ham
grip ® steadily and your right index finger restir
comfortably on the shutter release button, positic
your right thumb between the camera body and th
lever. Then cradle the camera in the left hand with tt
thumb and fingers holding the lens focusing ring. Th
camera may be switched from horizontal- to vertici
format shooting in this position.