Nikon FG - Manual (Page 23)

CONTROLS IN DETAIL —continued
Suggested Applications for Exposure Compensation
+ 2 white background, snow
scene
+1 white background occupying
half cf viewing area
-1
spotlighted subject, black
background occupying half of
viewing area
xposure Compensation Dial <
X unusual lighting situations, such as shown in the
agram, the exposure compensation dial allows
ijustments to prevent over- or underexposure. Also,
e dial can be used to intentionally obtain special
fects like over- or underexposure, even under
trmal lighting conditions. Conveniently operable on
and A, the dial ranges from -i- 2EV to -2EV in one-
ilf increments.
■ operate, press the lock button @ and turn the dial
itil it click-stops opposite the desired compensation
ilue. On P, each increment causes a corresponding
lift in both shutter speed and f/stop (except for
ten the graph line becomes horizontal, and then
ily shutter speed is shifted); on A, shutter speed
-2 black background
only is shifted, corresponding to the compensated
amount. New shutter speed setting is visible in the
viewfinder. After taking the picture, return the dial to
0, or incorrect exposures will result in ordinary shoot­
ing. In addition to the dial, exposures can be compen­
sated with the exposure compensation button ®. by
changing the ASA/ISO setting, and by changing
shutter speed or aperture setting in the manual mode.
Note: At ASA/ISO 25: Only 1 step compensation in the +
direction: - direction is normal. At ASA/ISO 1600: Only 1 step
compensation In the - direction; + direction Is normal At
ASA/ISO 12: Cannot compensate in the + direction: - direc­
tion is normal At ASA/ISO 3200: Cannot compensate in the
— direction: -t- direction is normal
CONTROLS IN DETAIL —'Continued
elf-Timer Lever ?
lis provides an approx. 10-sec. exposure delay,
dependent of the shutter mechanism, the self-timer
in be set either before or after the film is advanced,
can be operated at all modes except the B setting,
de the lever away from the lens as far as it will go.
iver the viewfinder eyepiece to prevent stray light
>m entering through the viewfinder, then depress
3 shutter release button. After use, return the lever
its original position. The seif-timer is cancellabie
ly time before shooting by returning the lever to its
iginal position.
Film Plane Indicator
The film plane indicator ( -®-) is engraved on the top
deck just behind the audio warning lever. It indicates
the exact position of the film plane inside the camera
and is used to measure the exact distance between
the subject and film plane, such as in macrophotog­
raphy. The distance between the film plane and lens
mounting flange is exactly 46.5 mm.
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