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NOMENCLATURE O Filmadvancelever @ Shutterspeedscale @ Shutterspeed/modeselectordial @ Framecounter @ Shutterreleasebutton releasebutton lock lever @ Anatomicalgrip ieldindicators @ Depth-of-f @ Lens @ Lensaoertureknob @ Aoertureindex Shutterspeedimodeindex@ Accessory shoe @ Viewfinder @ Neckstrapeyelets@ slot @ Lenspositioning U H U S E N S O TI O T O TTLflashpnoiogiapnv pin @ Lenspositioning Distancescale Cs) Lensfocusingknob @ Distancescaleindex @ Aperturescale €9
@ ASA/ISOfilm soeedindex Viewfinder eyepiecewindow@ Hingedfilm pressureplate @ @ Film rewindknob Filmadvancesprockets@ @ Film rewindcrank Filmtakeupspool @ @ASA/lSOfilm soeeddial @ ASA/lSOfilm speedscale Cameraback release/ @ lock button lt Cameraback lock @ index(reo) Cameraback release @ inde*(white) F i l mg u i d er a i l s(! ^ Cameraback release/ Q! lock mark Pressureplatelockingcatch a9 - Cameraback release/ Q?lock latch Cameraback i@ @ Film rewindfork F i l mc a r l e c h a m b e rd Fl
CONTENTS .2-3 NOMENCLATURE ......... 6 FOREWORD .....7=tltl PREPARATION.... o n d l u b r i c o t i n gt h e O - r i n g s . . . . 8 Exomining The O-ringsond their seoling method . . . '10 .... 12-IIg T I P SO N C A M E R AC A R E ... t14-29 B A S I CO P E R A T I O N.S. . . 30_49 IN DETAIL CONIROLS ShutterSpeed/Mode SelectorDiol. . . . . . . 30 ........30 A(Auto) .....3'l M o n u o l( l l s o t o 4 / ' 1 0 O 0 s e c. , ) B( B u l b ) . R (Rewind) ApertureSetting ........33 T T L M e t e r iSnygs t e m ..
. ....73 N i k o n o sC l o s e - u pO u t f i t ...,60 Woter'seffectsoncolors ........74 A c c e s s o rVyi e M i n d e r. s. . . C o l o or b s o r p t i ounn d e r w o t e. .r. . . . . , . . . 6 0 .....74 OpticoV l i e w f i n d eDr F - 4' !. . . . . Shootingdistonceond ... . .6 ta O p t i c o lV i e w f i n d e rD F - 1 2 . ...74 su b j e cct ont r os t ...6t Opticol Viewfinderfor S h o o t i nwgi t hs u n l i g h t . , . . t h e U W - N i k k 2o 8r m m f / 3 , 5 . ... .... .62 .......
FOREWORD the possiis the world'sonly 35mm underwater A new camerabacklocksystemeliminates The Nikonos-V And a cameracapableof goingto a depthof 50m (160feet) bilityof the cameraback openingaccidently. a n d w r t h s t a n d i npgr e s s u r eo f 6 k g / c m 2( 8 5 l b / i n 2 ) largeshutterreleasebuttonand film advancelever housing.Becauseof its allow you to operatethe Nikonos-Vin the same wrthouta specialunderwater you can use the Nikonosin situations manneras a regular35mm camera.
PREPARATION STOP!READTHISNOTICE BEFORE USINGYOURNIKONOS.V CAMERA. THEO.RINGSEALSMUSTBE EXAMINED ANDLUBRICATED BEFORE USE TOAVOIDDAMAGING THECAMERA. This Nikonos-V usesO-ringsto seal and waterproof perly and may allowwater to enter your camera.To the junctionsbetweenparts.Your Nikonos-V should preventthe accidentaluse of a defectiveO-ring, notbe considered waterproof untilyouhaveexamined alwaysdiscardold rings.
- conlinued - PREPARATION water to enter the camera.While lubricatingeach Examiningand lubricatingthe O'rings O-ring,examineit with your fingertipsfor imper1. To removethe O-rings,exceptthe one aroundthe it will fections.lf an O-ringis properlylubricated, cameraback,graspthe ringbetweenyour thumb glistenand will not have "gobs"of lubricanton it. Pinchyour fingerstogetheras you and forefinger.
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ATION- confinued PREPAR the partswithO-rings, 8. Whenclosingor reattaching be sure that each O-ring seats properly and All four O-ringsmustbe properlyaligned securely. "pinched." a n dn o t The precedinginstructionsmust be performedon O-ringpriorto each dive day each user-serviceable these priorto eachdive.By following and,if possible, procedures and all otherproceduresin this instruction manual.you will be able to enjoy using your for manyyears.
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TIPSON CAMERACARE rinse it in 1. After usingthe cameraunderwater, fresh water with the camera back closed and the lens mounted.Whenthe camera/lens in fresh assemblygets dirty,rinseit thoroughly after usingit in salt water, water.lmmediately in f reshwaterto removeany rinseit thoroughly residue.Otherwise,corrosionmay occur in minuteplaceslikescrewholesor the junctions of parts.
I 9. Store the camera and lens away from high 14.In a humidenvironment, storethe camerain a high humidity,naphthalene, temperatures, and vinylbag with a desiccantto keep away dust, moisture, camphor.lf the camera will not be used for andsalt. more than two weeks, remove the battery or 15.Becausethe framecounterwindowis madeof plastic,do notwipeit withan alcohol-moistened batteries.Do not leavethe batteryor batteries in the batterychamberfor a long time or the cloth. contacts may become contaminated.
BASICOPERATIONS ll t' Removefhe botterY clip +l. Turnthe cameraupsidedown and use a coin to twist the lid counter' clockwiseto unscrewit. in thecircles Note:Thesmallnumbers identifypartsof thecameraas /lstedln URESECIION, theNOMENCLAT ,-' Insfolllhe bottery oJbolteries. lhebotterv 3. :fr3:oce Wipe the battery terminalsclean Slip the batteryclip back into the and insert either one 3V lithium camera body and screw it clocktype),two 1,55V wisetightlyintoplace.
A T' Mountthe lens g . W i t ht h e s i l v e rl e n sf o c u s i n g knob @ positionedverticallyin front of the viewfinder@ (when mountingthe LW-Nikkor lens,hold t h e s i l v e rm o u n t i n gr i n g w i t h . t h e red dot facingup), push the lens firmly into the camera'sbayonet mount.Turnthe lens90oclockwise until the lens positioningpins @ click and lock into oositionin the lenspositioning slots@. Now the camera/lensassemblv is completelywatertight.
- conlinued .-BASIC OPERATIONS E Unlockqnd open v' lhe cometq bqck ao. While depressing the orange button cameraback release/lock @, liftupthe camerabackrelease/ locklatch@, turn it in the direction of the arrow on the camera body (counterclockwise), and alignthe red camera back release/lock mark@on the latchwiththe white camera back releaseindex @ on the camerabody. to Lifl up the film A v' pressureplofe,$, ond inslollthe film corlridge. Swingthe filmpressureplateaway fromthe camerabody.
oThe film pressureplate is attached to the camera body to protect the shuttel curtains from water and other foreign matter when the camera back is open. Because the pressureplate is springloaded, it will automatically return to its original positionwhen you remove your finger. oAny 35mm film cartridgeQ|SS type) availableon the market can be used. oAvoid loading film in direct sunlight. lf there is no shade available,turn your back to the sun and use your own shadow to shield the camera.
f - continued *-BASIC OPERATIONS e Engoge the film's v. peiforqtions with lhe sprockel teelh. Unlocklhe shutfer O z' releosebutfon 5 , Move the shutter release lock "L" Position. Advancethe takeuPsPoolslightlY lever@ outof the with your finger to engage the with the teeth film's perforations of the takeup sPool and the sprockets@. 1B ti Advonce lhe film rlf . with lhe film odvonce levet 1 .
tltl Confirm thol lhe r I r film is properly looded. Refurn fhe film F, l-r prsssute plole lo ils originol posilion. Confirmthat the perforations on both film edgesare securelyengagedwiththe sprocketteeth,that the film is located properlybetweenbothfilm guiderails@, and thatthereis no filmslack. Let the film pressure plate swing g e n t l y b a c k i n t o i t s o r i g i n a lp o s i t i o n and lock under the pressure olate l o c k i n gc a t c h @ .
- continued BASICOPERATIONS Closeond lock iA^ ler ffts cometo bock. Beforeclosingthe cameraback, make sure the red mark on lhe latchis cameraback release/lock aligned with the white camera back releaseindexon the camera body.Thenf irmlyPressthecamera back against the camera bodY (tne camera back release/lock latchwillmoveclockwise). Turnthecamerabackrelease/lock latchclockwiseuntil its red mark clicks into positionoPPositethe red camera back lock index89. The camera back is now locked.
Set lhe shutfer tA tv'speed/mode seleclor diol@ fo "A"(for qulomolic exposure operolionl. Forrapidfilmloading, alignthe "A" on the shuttersoeed/modeselector dial@ with the shutterspeed/ mode index before making blank Untilthef ramecounter exposures. r e a c h e s" 1 , " t h e s h u t t e rw i l l b e automaticallyreleasedat approximately1/1500sec. .Until the frame counter reaches"1," the shutter will also be automatically releasedat approximately 1/ 1500sec.
- continued -BASIC OPERATIONS Moke blonk ia rrI gaposuresuntil a4-' the frome counter showsf rome t"l.t' Continueto dePressthe shutter releasebuttonand wind the film advance lever until the f rame "1." Whilemaking countershows watchthe theseblankexposures, rewindknobto see that it rotates. This indicatesthat the film has and is being bebnloadedcorrectlY advanced. lf the film rewindknob does not loaded rotate,thef ilmis improperly andmustbe loadedagain.
Setthe ASA/ISO 19.film speed. Liftup thef ilmspeeddial@,rotate it in eitherdirectionuntilthe ASA/ ISO film speed is opposite the white ASA/lSOfilm speed index @, then makesurethe dial is fully This seatedat thedesiredoosition. programsthe camera'sexposure Gently depress tn -v' meter so that it may provide a the shulter properexposurefor the speed of releose bulton holfwoy. thefilmin use.
- continued BASICOPERATIONS F ti =l t lJ J halfway. lf batterypower is sufficient,the meterwill stayon for 16sec.after Be sure to check batterYPower you removeyour finger from the button. The meter automaticallY beforeshooting. Pointthe lensat a brightlylit area, turnsoff after16sec. look throughthe viewfindereye- lf the viewfinderLED indicator(s) piece@,andcheckto seethatthe doesnotappear,reloadthe battery lights (or batteries)properlyor replace viewfinderLED indicator(s) it (them)witha f reshone(s).
Aperture Setting Guide (Shooting on land al ASA/ISO 100) Film plane indicator oWhen the aperture is changed, the shutter speedselected by the camera and the depth of field change accordingly. Both affect the look of your photographs. ln underwater photography,aperture selection varies depending upon the shooting situation. For more information, seepage 39 or 45. Do not attempt to rotate the lens aperture knob beyond its limits of travel; forcing it will damagethe lensmechanism.
- continued :*-- BASICOPERATIONS (-UI \\ { t; \ \ii ;t A 3lrt 'sw. $**" v ., -Jl -IJ 3 n Sffi r--r--r J Fromefhe subject ,E -r ' in the viewfinder. Hold lhe comero steody. Manyblurredshotsare causedby improperlyholding the camera The best way to preventcamera blur is to holdthe camerasteady. Basic shootingposture:As you look throughthe viewfinder,use your left hand to cradle the camera, wrapping your f ingers aroundthe lensand proppingyour elbowagainstyour body for support.
I t 26.Tokethe picture. Look through the viewfinder and depress the shutter releasebuttonhalfway.Theshutter speed,determined by thesubject's brightness,is indicatedby the viewfinder LED.lf any LEDshutter speedindicatorbetween1000and 30 lights,gentlydepressthe shutter releasebuttoncompletely. lf eitherthe LED overexoosure or underexposurewarning arrow lights, adjust the lens aperture knob to turn it off.
Igns|c IONS- confinued OPERAT 2O _ Liftup lhe f ilm 28'33lTo",ii'"T5' seleclor diol to "R." 1tt After the last exPosurehas been made,the film advanceleverwill not advancefurtherandthe f rame counterwillindicatethatallf rames havebeenexposed.Youmustthen rewindthe exposedfilm back into its cartridge.To do this, first turn "R" the shutter speed dial to (Rewind)to disengagethe film sorocketdrive. locked Theshutteris automatically "R." whenthedialsetto 28 rewindknob.
Removethe film r?^ll u r I corttidge. Do not removethe filmcartridgein directsunlight. Open the camera back by following the directionsin Step S (tne frame counter will automatically r e t u r nt o " S " ) a n d r e m o v et h ef i l m Thencloseand lockthe cartridge. cameraby following the directions in Step 13. ?t v. Do not store the removed film cartridgein a brightly lit area. cTake the film in for development as soonas posslb/e.
IN DETAIL CONTROLS R(Rewind) B (Bulb) M90 A (Auto) ShutterSpeed/Mode Selecfor A (Auto) automaticmode shooting. Usedfor aperture-priority setthe f/stopfirst;thenthe camera'smicroManually automattc computerselectsthe matchingshutterspeedstepThe Nikonos-Voffers aperture-priority mode ooerationand manualcontrol of all shutter lesslybetween1/30 and 'll1000sec., dependingon '111000sec., includingthe M9O the scenebrightness speedsfrom 1/30 to and the film speedin use.Until "1," ( t l g o s e c .
Manual(tlgOto 1/1000sec.) B (Bulb) Usedfor fullmanualcontrolofbothf/stopandshutter speed.All six shutterspeedsindicated on the dialare availablewith timingaccuracyassuredby a quartz oscillator. Eachnumbershownon the scaleis reciorocal,i.e., 1000means 1/1000second,125 means 1/125second,etc. A one-stepchange will either halveor doublethe exposure;e.9.,a shutterspeed o f 1 / 1 2 5 s e cl e . t si n t w i c ea s m u c hl i g h ta s 1 / 2 5 0 s e c . a n dh a l fa s m u c hl i g h a t s 1/60sec.
"-CONTROLSlN DETAIL-continued ApertureSetting The aperturecontrolsthe amountof light passing throughthe lens.Whenmovingf romonef/stopto the next,the amountof lightis eitherhalvedor doubled. For example,to halvethe amountof light,rotatethe lens apertureknob (in the case of the LW-Nikkor, rotatethe aperturering)until the apertureindex is oppositethe .nextsmalleraperture(indicatedby a largerf-numberon the aperturescale).
TTLMeteringSystem The Nikonos-V usesa (through-the-lens) TTL centerweighted stopped-downmetering system which measuresthe lightpassingthroughthe lensto determinethe correctexposure. Whenthe shutterreleasebuttonis depressedhalfway, activatingthe exposuremeter,the camera'smicrocomputerautomatically selectsthe shutter speed that corresponds to the apertureset, ASA/lSOfilm speedin use,and scenebrightness, and causesthe viewfinder LEDindicators appropriate to light.
lN DETAIl-continued * - CONTROLS Viewfinder r+ allowsyouto placeyour viewfinder Thehigh-eyepoint so that the eye up to 40mm awayf romthe eyepiece, entiref ieldof viewcan be seenwhilewearinga diver's mask,goggles,or safetyglasses.The built-inframe lines indicatethe area of coveragefor the normal 35mm lens,the parallaxcorrectionmarksshouldbe used to frame the subjectwhen shootingat the (ln the closestfocusingdistanceof 0.8m Q.7511).
Shootingin the Aperture-Priority Mode AufomqticExposure mode, 4. Lookthroughthe viewfinder Tousetheaperture-priority automatic exposure andcomposethe subject withinthe framelines. procedures: performthefollowing "A" 1. Set the shuttersoeed/modeselectordial to 5. Unlockthe shutterreleasebuttonand gentlyde(Ruto). pressthe shutterreleasebuttonhalfwaylf anyone 2.
;CONTROLS lN DETA|L-continued Overexposure warning F F t J Underexposurewarning =l iJ J F F = -]J J Shufler-priority outomoficexposure photogrophy ject is too bright).Therefore,set the lens to its aperture(the largestf-number). smallestavailable lf, after that, the arrow is still blinking,eitheruse a neutraldensityfilteror changeto a film with a lowerASA/lSOfilmsoeed.
F lF u shutter,speed u set on dial Correct shutterspeed t J Shootingin fhe MonuolExposure Mode procedures Thefollowing applywhenyouwantto: way to activate the meter. The viewfinderLED oSelectyourown apertureandshutterspeed. indicatorwhich corresponds to the shutterspeed o Use an expbsureother than what the viewfinder you selectedwill light.lf, at the sametime,one or LEDsindicate. two othershutterspeedLEDsblink,the camera's o U s et h e" 8 " ( B u l b ) s e t t i n g .
'=CONTROLSlN DETAIL-continued Underexposurewarning lf the arrowcontinues aperture(a largerf-number). selector to blinkevenwhentheshutterspeed/mode " 1 0 0 0 "( 1 / 1 O 0 O s e a c .n)d t h e l e n si s d i a li s s e t t o set to its smallestaperture(the largestf-number), eitheruse a neutraldensityfilteror changeto a filmwitha lowerASA/lSOfilmspeed.
Howfo selectfhe f/stopond shutlerspeed EVRongeof the Cqmero EV is the abbreviationfor ExposureValue.With is determined Exposure by the combination of shutter ASA/lSO100 film and an f/2.8 lens,the exposure is betweenEV B and speedand aperture.As the numberson eitherthe value rangeof the Nikonos-V ( t / 3 0 s e c .a t t l 2 . Bt o 1 / 1 0 O 0 s eac t. t l 2 D .
;CONTROLS lN DETAll-confinued ShutlerReleoseLockLever@ ShutlerReleoseButfon'€ This convenientlever prevents film wastage and inadvertentbatterydrain causedby accidentalydepressingthe shutterreleasebuttonwhenthe camera is not in use.When storingor carryingthe camera, lockthe shutterreleasebuttonby slidingthe leverto "L" position. Tounlockthe shutterreleasebutton, the "1" position.
I I ASA/ISOFilmSpeed Diol a-q I J Providing ASA/lSOsettingsfrom 25 to 1600,the film speeddial is set by liftingup the knurledring and rotatingit untilthedesiredspeedis oppositethewhite index.Whenthe ring is released,it locksinto place. The dial can be rotated even underwaterwithout watergettinginsidethecamera. The white dots betweenthe numberson the dial representintermediate film speed settings.(See the adjacentchartat page23.).
lN DETAIL-continued CONTROLS Counteri-4, Fromecounrer Frome To accommodateall commerciallyavailabtefilm frame countergoes up to the Nikonos-V cartridges, "S" appearsautomatically as soon as the 36. The "START" cameraback is openedand signifiesthe " "S" and " 1 to position.Thereare two dots between After "1," even numbers indicateblankexposures. are listedand odd numbersare indicatedby dots in between.The most frequentlyused numbers-l2, 20, 24, and 36-are in red.
FilmAdvonce LeverC Exposure Compensotion operatesin Whenthe overallscene is unusuallylightor dark in The film advanceleveron the Nikonos-V differencein contrast the samemanneras thatof a regular35mm camera. tone or there is a substantial To cock the shutterand advancethe film to the next betweenthe main subjectand the background(for untilit stops.
-CONTROLSlN DETA|L-confinued lects). Another method is to move close to the subject ( o r p o s i t i o n i t i n t h e c e n t e r o f t h e v i e w f i n d e r )a n d o b ' t a i n a n e x p o s u r er e a d i n g ;t h e n s e t t h e c o n t r o l sa c c o r d ' ingly and step back (or change the position of the subject in the viewfinder). When you release the s h u t t e r ,t h e r e s u l t w i t h b e a p r o p e r l y e x p o s e d p h o t o grapn.
DepthOf Field Whenyou shootat a certainapertureand focusing Betweenlenses of differentfocal lengths:longer distance,you will find that not onlythe mainsubject focal lengthlenseshave shallowerdepthof field at but also objectswithina certainrangein front and eachf/stop;shorterfocallengthlenseshavedeeper This depthof fieldat eachf/stop. behindit will be sharp in the final photograph. "in-focuszone" is knownas depthof field.
- confinued lN DETAIL ffi'ffifUTROL$ DifferentDepthsOf Field tl22-Deep depthof f ield
Sysfem ComeroBockLockSyslem you shouldneverattemptto loador unload This newly designedsystemallows quick and easy Naturally, the cameraunderwater wherewater or in situations filmloadingin the normal35mmcameraway. To allowthe camera back to be openedor closedin mightget insidethe camera. camera a minimumamountof tirhe,a quick-release back release/locklatch @ is employed.
I n s t e a do f b e i n ga t t a c h e dt o t h e c a m e r ab a c k ,t h e N i k o n o s - Vp' sr e s s u r ep l a t ei s a t t a c h e dt o t h e i n s i d e o f t h e c a m e r aa n d i s h i n g e dT h i ss t y l ep r e s s u r e plate usesa safetycatchto keepthe filmflat,andto protect t h e s h u t t e r c u r t a i n sf r o m a c c i d e n t a sl p l a s h e so r f o r e i g nm a t t e rw h e nt h ec a m e r ab a c ki s o p e n .
I I A standardtripodsocketis locatedin the camera's baseplatef or attachmentof the bracketsfor the 2nd N i k o n oU s n d e r w a t eSrp e e d l i g hSt sB - 1 0 3S, B - 1 0 a S B - 1 0 1A. r e g u l atrr i p o dc a na l s ob e u s e df o rs h o o t i n g o n l a n da t s l o ws h u t t e rs p e e d so r w h e nm a k i n gt i m e EXDOSUTES. www.butkus.
FLASHPHOTOGRAPHYExceptat shallowdepths,a speedlightis a mustwhen lC printedcircuitboard Meteringreflector Shuttercurtain Lightpath 50 shootingunderwaterbecauseit restoresthe subject's naturalcolors.A speedlightis also convenientas a mainlightsourceat nightand in dim lightas well as a supplementallight source to f ill in shadows in daylight.
The Nikonos-V,which has only an X-contact, synchronizes with speedlights when the shutter speed set is 1/90sec. or slower. (Shutter speed sync ranges are shown in the following chart.) oWhenconnectinga specialelectronic flashunit with a provL sionfor time lag, set the shutterspeedat 1/60sec.or slower dependingupon the time lag. oConnectingother manufacturers'flash units may damage the Nikonos-V'slC circuitry. Also, units with a high-voltage sync circuit may adverselyaffect shutterspeed precision.
conlinued FLASHPHOTOGRAPHY- FloshSocket Thef lashsocketis locatedin the camera'sbaseplate justbelowthe anatomical grip.Usea cointo unscrew the f lashsocketcover@. Likethe batterychamber Oncethe cover,it hasan O-ringto makeit watertight. coveris removed,electricalconnectionbetweenthe c a m e r aa n d t h e N i k o n o sS p e e d l i g hStB - 1 0 3S, B - 1 0 2 o r S B - 1 0 1c a n b e m a d ew i t h t h e c o i l e ds y n c c o r d .
L AccessoryShos ts J Viewfinder Reody-Lighf ready-lightis the Nikonos-V's The Nikonos-V'sthunderbolt-shaped Built into the top of the vrewfinder, cornerof theviewfinder accessoryshoe acceptsthe followingaccessories: locatedin the lowerrighthand warningarrow 1 . F o u r o o t i c a lv i e w f i n d e r sD: F - 1 1f o r U W - N i k k o r nextto the LEDunderexposure 1 5 m m f / 2 .
PHOTOGRT'HY-confinued FLASH Comero mefer,shutferspeed, ond reody-light T h e r e l a t i o n s h i pb e t w e e n t h e r e c y c l i n g o f t h e f l a s h unit,the camera's shutter speed, and the ready-light ( i t t f r e f l a s h u n i t p r o v i d e s a r e a d y - l i g h ti n d i c a t i o n ) i s shown below. olf the shutterspeed/modeselectordialis setat "A" or at any shutterspeedsettingfrom 1/1000to 1/125sec.,the shutter speedautomaticallyswllches to 1/90sec.
It tl lr ight Combi notion Chort Nikonos-V/Speedl Underwater ( a l s o u s a b l eo n l a n d ) On land sB-103 Direct YeS T T L im a n u a l sB-102 Direct YeS TTL/auto/manual sB-101 Direct YeS Auto/manual SyncCord+ AS 6 s B - 1 7 / S B - 1 6 4 / 5 8 - 1 2V iaV-Type YeS Auto/manual* SyncCord S 8 . 1 8 / S B .
continued FLASHPHOTOGRAPHYDoylightfill-infloshshooting wheneverany a backlitsubjectmaycome For best results,followthis procedure Whenshootingin daylight, "'1000"blinks " out almostas a silhouetteif the backgroundis cor- of the shutterspeedLEDsf rom 125"to you intenunless flash shooting fill-in daylight during rectlyexposed.lJ,on the otherhand,exposurecoma shot.
EVChort At ASA/lSO100,the exposurerangeof the Nikonos-V 6 f r o mE V 8 ( 1 / 3 0 s e ca. t f / 2 . 8 ) t oE V 1 9( t / t 0 0 0 s e c . attl2D.The rangesat variousfilm speedsare shown rn the chart.For example,the rangeat ASA/lSO100 s in pink,the rangeat ASA/ISO25 is indicatedby bluelines,and the rangeat ASA/ISO400 is indicated by blacklines.The exposurevalue(EV)is a number representing the variouscombinations of apertures and shutterspeedsthat will providethe same exposure.
PHOTOGRAPHY ON UNDERWATER TIPS The resultsyou willobtainwhenshootingunderwater Lens focal length and picture angle depend upon the transparencyof the water, the shootingdepth,whetheror not objectsare floating near your subject,the conditionof the light' and several other factors. To take good underwater of underphotos,you must havea basicknowledge waterphotograPhY. Water'smagnifyingeffects Light is refracted in water, so underwaterobjects 250/olargerand closerthan they seemapproximately actuallyare.
&,'. Focusing lenses The distancescaleson the interchangeable are correctfor on-landuse.When for the Nikonos-V therefore,you must usingthese lensesunderwater, setthedistancescaleto 3/4of theactualor measured if theactual Forexample, distance. camera-to-subject distanceis 1.33m or measuredcamera-to-subject ( + . g t t )t,h ed i s t a n c e s c a l es h o u l db e s e ta t 1 m ( s . g t t ) .
continued PHOTOGRAPHYON UNDERWATER TIPS Woter'seffectson colors The fartheryou descendfrom the water'ssurface, the more the selectivefiltrationand lightabsorption Red is the first colorto of the waterreducevisibility. be absorbed,orangeand yellowfollowclosebehind (referto thechart). '10m(33ft),everything cast. takeson a blue-green At In addition,dependingupon the turbulenceof the water,visibilitymay be reducedeven furtherby silt particlesof planktonin suspension.
I i I Shootingdistanceandsubiectcontrast I I rd I I . I I I II distanceunderThe greaterthe camera-to-subject water,the lessthe subjectcontrast.Smallparticlesof olanktonor dirt that float in the water decreasethe subjectcontrastto such a degreethat, even under to takea sharp it is nextto impossible iOeat conditions, distanceis more photowhen the camera-to-subject than Sm (tOtt).For best results,get as closeto the subjectas possibleandusethe widestanglelensyou that nave.
continued PHOTOGRAPHYI-TIPSON UNDERWATER Comero posilioning For normalshooting,hold the camera horizontally +4). witngoodcontrast(illustration for subjectlighting avoidshootingstraightdown on Wheneverpossible, t h es u b j e c(ti l l u s t r a t i o# n1 ) , t h es u n l i g hwt i l lb e b e h i n d t h ec a m e r ar,e s u l t i nign f l a t ,l o w - c o n t r alsi gt h t i n g . is possibleunderwater.
I II I re Ut re 0l ,t Filmchoice Usingfilmwitha speedof ASA/lSO400or higherwill allowyou to use fastershutterspeeds,therebyminimizingthe effectsof cameramovementas much as possible. When to use a speedlight t(- 1) To restorenaturalcolors to the subiect your Whenshootingcolor film withouta speedlight, photoswill come out bluishbecauseof the selective of water.Usinga speedfiltration and lightabsorption lightwill allow you to capturethe subjectin all its solendor.
PHOTOGRAPHY-CONIINUE -TIPS ON UNDERWATER Floshshootinglips To preventlight from beingscatteredby suspended particlesand then being reflecteddirectlyback into the lens,positionthe flashheadas far awayfrom the lensas possible.lf necessary,removethe flashfrom itsbrackdtand holdit off to the sideand slightlyabove the subject.lf sandis kickedup from the seabed(see Photo i ), wait until it settles before shooting(see Photo2). Finally,rememberthat water absorbsthe too.
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ES- confinued ACCESSORI 'l5mm f /2.8N, Uw-Nikkor 20mm t12.8,ond Uw-Nikkor 28mm f /3.5 Uw-Nikkor Designedexclusivelyfor underwateruse, these UW-Nikkor 20mm 112.8 Lensconstruction: 9 elementsin 7 groups lensescan be usedto a depthoJ 50mm UW-Nikkor 78o(underwater) Pictureangle: (toOtt). The optics are corrected exclusivelyfor Graduatedin metersandf eetf rom0.4m and provideexcellentunder- Distancescale: aberrations underwater ( t .
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c a, n b e u s e d l e n sf o rt h e N i k o n o s - V T h i s t, h es t a n d a r d both on land and underwaterto a depth of 50m (roott) N I C i s a p p l i e dt o i n t e r n a la i r - t o - g l a sssu r f a c e st o m i n i m i z eg h o s t i m a g e sa n d f l a r e a n d e n s u r eh i g h , h e o p t i c a le l e m e n t sa r e s e a l e d r e s o l u t i o inm a g e s T w i t h a w a t e r t i g hftr o n t e l e m e n ta n d t h e l e n s b a r r e l do u n tt o e n s u r e f e a t u r e sa s p e
Nikkor80mmtl{ bothon landand for maximumperformance Designed this mediumtelephotolens can go to a underwater, depthof 50m (160ft) NlC is appliedto internalair-to-glasssllrfacesto m i n i m i z eg h o s ti m a g e sa n d f l a r ea n d p r o d u c eh i g h r e s o l u t i oinm a g e s .
- conlinued ACCESSORIES 28mmt12.8 Lw-Nikkor Designedexclusivelyfor use on land, this lens is not waterproof,and cannotbe subwater-resistant, mergedin water. Usefulfor regularsnapshotsand thislensis idealfor shootingunderharsh landscapes, Suchas in rain or Snow,or while skiing, conditions, boatihg,etc. climbing, mountain All aberrationsare well corrected,so picturesare sharpand have high contrast,even at full aperture.
NikonosClose-UpOutfii varietyof aquaticlife,half Becauseof the incredible photography is in takingclosethe fun of underwater ups.To simplifythe process,use the NikonosCloseUp Outfit. lt consistsof a singleclose-upattachment lens,threefieldf rames,anda f ramesupportbracket. The close-uplensscrewsintothe frontof eitherthe 28mm, 35mm, or 80mm lens(not the Uw-Nikkor 1 5 m mt l 2 . Bo r t h e L w - N i k k o2r8 m mI l 2 . d t o m a g n i f y the image.
r continued ACCESSORIES PfasticFrame Finderfor the W'Nikkor 35mm ll2-5 AccessoryViewfinders and the Nikkor80mm tl4: For exclusiveuse underAccessory viewfindersare availablefor certain w a t e rw i t h t h e W - N i k k o3r 5 m m t 1 2 . 5a n d t h e N i k k o r the f ieldof view B 0 m m f / 4 . M o u n t so n t h e N i k o n o sa c c e s s o r ys h o e . Nikonoslensesto helpyoudetermine rapidly.
s r b o t hu n d e r N i k o no f fe r sa f u l lr a n g eo f a c c e s s o r i ef o w a t e ra n d o n l a n dp i c t u r e - t a k i nwgi t h t h e N i k o n o s - V I na d d i t i otno t h el e n s e sf ,l a s hu n i t so, p t i c avl i e wifn d e r s ( g l a s sa n d p l a s t i c )a, n d c l o s e - u po u t fi t a l r e a d ym e n t i o n e dt,h ef o l l o w i nagc c e s s o r i easr ea v a i l a b l e : r d a p t e rf o r t h e T h i s c o m b i n a t i o nl e n s h o o d / f i l t e a r 0m m f / 4 l
ru continued ACCHSSORIES LenE Sases Threetypesof leatherettelens casesare available lenses.The Lens case cL-51 for the Nikonos-V's acceptsthe Nikkor80mm Il4 lens; the Lens Case 28mm f/3.5or cL-50Aacceptseitherthe UW-Nikkor t h e w - N i k k o r3 5 m m t 1 2 . 5l e n s . F o r t h e L w - N i k k o r both the Lens Case CL-30Sand the 28mm ',12.8, LensPouchNo.61 areavailable. Flexible CameraCase softcameracaseof nylonandleatherette ThisSpecial accepts the Nikonos-Vand either the uw-Nikkor 2 8 m mf / 3 .
G I 'I I v o Batterypower falls off in extremelycold temperaturesand thismay causethe camerato ceaseto o p e r a t e I. n t h i s s i t u a t i o nu, s e n e w b a t t e r i e sa n d protectthe camerabodyfrom the cold.Notethat Oatterypower will be recoveredas soon as the temoerature becomesnormal. o When not usingthe camerafor a long periodof out andstorethemtna cool time,takethe batteries (below20'C), dry place.
lffi.{*s SPECIFICATIONS 35mm controlled Typeof camera:Electronically focalplaneshuttercamera amphibious Construction:Bodymadeof die-cast.aluminum plastic;all jointssealedby alloyand reinforced O-ringgasketsto ensureabsolutewatertightness; cameraableto withstandpressuresup to 6kg/cm2 ( B 5 l b / i n 2 )aa td e p t ho f 5 0 m ( 1 6 0 f t ) film Useablefilm: Standard35mm cartridge{ype Pictureformat: 24mmx36mm (standard35mm f i l mf o r m a t ) Lens mount: Nikonosbayonetmount LensesW : - N i k k o3r5 m mf / 2 .
* : Flash synchronization:X-synconly via flashsocket Camera back: Hingedtype with cameraback 'll9Osec. lockingpin;openedand lockedvia cameraback at or in camera'sbase;synchronizes latchand cameraback releasebutton lock/release S,B - 1 0 2 s p e e d l i g hS t sB - ' 1 0 3 s l o w e rw ; i t hN i k o n o S Pressureplate: Hingedtype,attachedto camera switchesto andSB-101,shutterspeedautomatically selectordialis at body;lockingcatchprovided 1/90sec.
