Nikon F5

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Nikon F5 SLR Camera
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Type of camera
Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex
Picture format 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format)
Lens mount
Nikon F mount
Lenses usable
Nikkor and Nikon lenses having Nikon F mount (with some limitations)
Focus mode
Autofocus, and Manual with Electronic Rangefinder
AF Area mode
Single Area AF and Dynamic AF selectable
Autofocus area
Five selectable focus areas
Autofocus mode
Single Servo AF with Focus Priority and Continuous Servo AF with Release Priority
Focus Tracking
Automatically activated when subject moves
Autofocus detection system
Nikon Multi-CAM 1300 autofocus module
Autofocus detection range
approx.. EV-1 to EV+19 (at ISO 100)
Autofocus lock
Possible once stationary subject is in focus in Single Servo autofocus: in Continuous Servo autofocus, focus can be locked with AE-L/AF-L button
Electronic rangefinder
Available in Manual focus mode with AF Nikkor and other AI-type Nikkor lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster
Exposure metering
Three built-in exposure meters-3D Color Matrix, Center-Weighted and Spot
Metering range
(at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens): EV 0 to EV 20 in 3D Color Matrix and Center weighted. EV 2 to EV 20 in Spot
Exposure meter ON/OFF
Activated by shutter release button or AF start button is pressed or when other camera controls are operated: turns off after 16 seconds or camera is switched OFF
Exposure mode
Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto and Manual Programmed auto exposure control: Camera sets both shutter speed and lens aperture automatically; Flexible Program possible in increments of 1/3 EV
Programmed auto exposure control
Camera sets both shutter speed and lens aperture automatically; Flexible Program possible in increments of 1/3 EV
Shutter-priority auto exposure control
Aperture automatically selected to match manually set shutter speed
Aperture-priority auto exposure control
Automatically selected shutter speed to match manually set aperture
Manual exposure control
Both aperture and shutter speed are set manually
Exposure compensation
With exposure compensation button;+ 5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto exposure lock
By pressing AE-L/ AF-0L button while meter is on
Multiple exposure
Activated with Multiple Exposure button
Shutter
Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speeds
Lithium niobate oscillator-controlled speeds from 1/8000 to 30 sec. (in 1/3 step); electromagnetically controlled Bulb setting
Viewfinder
Nikon multi-Meter finder DP-30 provided as standard; fixed eyelevel pentaprism high-eyepoint type; 0.75x magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity; approx. 100% frame coverage; metering system selector, diopter adjustment knob, accessory shoe and eyepiece shutter lever provided; interchangeable with Nikon AE Action Finder DA-30, 6x High Magnification Finder DW-31 and Waist-Level Finder DW-30
Eyepoint
Approx. 20.5mm
Eyepiece shutter
Provided
Focusing screen
Nikon advanced EC-B-type screen; interchangeable with 12 other optional screens
Viewfinder Information
LCD shows metering system, focus indication, exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture, electronic analog exposure display, frame counter/exposure compensation value and exposure compensation mark; exposure level indicators, flash ready-light LED, aperture direct-readout, focus indicators and focus area indicators are also shown
Top LCD panel information
Shutter speed, aperture, exposure mode, AF Area mode, focus area, Flexible Program mark, exposure compensation mark, frame counter, exposure compensation value, exposure bracketing mark, multiple exposure, mark, shutter speed/aperture/focus area position lock marks and battery power
Rear LCD panel information
Flash sync, film speed, DX mark, Custom mark, exposure bracketing indications and PC Link mark
LCD panel illumination
LCD panel illuminated by rotating power/LCD panel illumination switch
Film speed range
ISO 25 to 5000 for DX-coded film; ISO 6 to 6400 can be manually set
Film speed setting
At DX position, automatically set to ISO speed of DX-coded film used; manual setting possible (ISO 6 to 6400)
Film loading
Film automatically advances to first frame when shutter release button is depressed once
Film advance
In single-frame shooting mode, film automatically advances one frame when shutter is released; in CH ( Continuous High), CL (Continuous Low) or CS (Continuous Silent) shooting mode, shots are taken as long as shutter release button is depressed; in CH mode, shooting speed is approx. 8fps, in CL mode, shooting speed is approx. 3 fps, and in Cs, approx. 1 fps using Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30; CL mode, shooting speed is approx. 3 fps, and in CS approx. 1 fps using AA-type batteries
Frame counter
Additive type; counts back while film is being rewound
Film rewind
Choice of automatic or manual; automatically rewinds when film rewind button 1 and lever 2 are used; takes approx. 4 sec. with Ni-MH battery unit and 6 sec. with eight AA-type batteries per 36-exposure roll; stops automatically when film is rewound; manual rewind when film rewind button 1 and film rewind crank are used
Self-timer
Electronically controlled; 10 sec. duration; blinking LED indicates self-timer operation; cancelable
Depth-of-field preview button
Provides visual verification of depth of field
Reflex mirror
Automatic, instant-return type
Camera back
Hinged back; interchangeable with Nikon Multi-Control Back MF-28 or Data Back MF-27
Accessory shoe
Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact; ready-light contact, TTL flash contact, monitor contact; mount receptacle for SB-27/SB-26's Posi-Mount System provided
Flash sync control
Slow Sync and Rear Curtain Sync built-in
Flash synchronisation
In Programmed Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto, shutter operates from 1/250 to 1/60 sec. in normal sync, 1/250 to 30 sec. in slow sync; in Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, shutter operates at speed set, or at 1/250 if speed is set between 1/250 and 1/8000 sec.
1/3000 TTL High-Speed Sync can be selected using Custom Setting #20 in Shutter-Priority or Manual exposure mode.
TTL Multi Sensor
Five-segment TTL Multi Sensor used for TTL auto flash control
Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash with TTL Multi Sensor: Possible with AF Nikkor lens and Nikon Speedlight SB-27, SB-26, SB-22, etc.
Monitor Pre-flash
Nikon Speedlight SB-27/SB-26 fires Monitor Pre-flash(es) for TTL Multi Sensor when using an AF Nikkor lens
Flash ready-light
Speedlight attached: Lights up in red when Nikon dedicated Speedlight is ready to fire, or blinks to warn of insufficient light for correct exposure
Power source
Eight AA-type batteries or optional Ni-MH Battery Unit MN-30
Number of 36-exposure film rolls per set of fresh batteries
For autofocus operation using AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 D 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 CH and a shutter speed of 1/250 sec. or faster.
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Approx. 6.2 x 5.9 x 3.1 in.
Weight (without batteries)
Approx. 42.7 oz.
Product Code: 1795

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