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With all the recent advances in 35mrn Single Lens Reflex technology, it's now possible to take better close-up pictures than you ever imagined. What once was "difficult" is now automatic ...what was thought "impossible" now takes just a few minutes! Nikon is at the forefront of a succession of important technological advancesin 35mm SLR autofocus cameras, lenses, speedlights and accessorieswhich puts great photography within everyone's reach. By using advanced computer techniques, Nikon equipment takes care of the complex and tedious calculations so you can concentrate on creative ideas.
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Nikon leads the way A world leader in ultra-high technology, Nikon designs and manufactures equipment which produces some of the world's most important photo, optical and electronic instruments. It is the company's long experience in the development of ultra-high technology products which gives Nikon that important edge. And it is Nikon:s leadership in developing the world's most professional 35mm cameras, such as the famous Nikon F series, and Nikon's close working relationship with professional photographers all over the world, which enables Nikon to understand so well just how great photographs are made. This combination of high-performance equipment plus experience in photography makes a difference you can appreciate when you choose Nikon.
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Depth of Field This refers to the area of acceptable sharpness, both in front of and behind the focused subject. In close-up work, depth of field is extremely shallow, and it changes in relation to the RR and the lens aperture used. The higher the RR and the wider the aperture is open, the shallower the depth of field. Lower RRs and smaller apertures increase depth of field. The depth-of-field preview system of many Nikon SLRs lets you see this effect. Reversing the Lens In general photography, the subject is usually far from the lens while the film is relatively close. As we get closer to the subject, the ratio of distance to subject vs, distance from film to lens changes, affecting performance. When shooting with a lens not specifically designed for close-up work at higher magnification, you can improve lens performance by using a reversing ring to reverse-mount the lens. Nikon offers the BR series of rings, as well as other accessories to use when the lens is reversed. Free Working Distance This refers to the distance from the front of the lens to the subject. As you focus closer this distance becomes progressively shorte;, and can hamper lighting the subject. Very close focusing can make live subjects nervous and uncooperative; using longer focal length lenses can be the solution. Nikon offers a wide selection of lenses and accessories that allow you to control the distance to the subject. Camera Shake When making close-ups, even slight vibrations can reduce image sharpness. For most close-up work, you'll want to use a tripod or some other device to brace your camera system. We also recommend using a Nikon cable release or electronic release wire for the sharpest results.
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AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor l05mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED With these exceptional lenses, designed for superior performance from infinity to lifesize 1:1, focusing is fast, accurate and consistent. Choose a Nikon autofocus SLR and get fast, sure automatic operation. Specifications
AF Micro-Nikkor Lens construction Picture angle Distance scale 60mm f/2.80 AF Micro-Nikkor
Choose continuous autofocus, single-servo, focus tracking, or freeze focus operation and you'll appreciate how pictures you thought were impossible are now easy to make ...in light as dim as EV minus l...with the Nikon F4, Nikon F90Xand other models! Manual focusing, too, is smooth and precise; large knurled rubber rings help make the image "snap" into focus. A focus range limiter also helps speed the focusing operation. Whether it's an optical focusing system or Nikon's Electronic Rangefinder that you are using, you'll be impressed with the performance of these lenses.
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9 elements in 8 groups 23 degrees 20 minutes Graduated in metres and feet from 0.314m (1 tt.) to infinity (00) 1: 10 to 1: 1 (life-size) Provided
13 elements in 8 groups 12 degrees 20 minutes Graduated in metres and feet/inches from 0.5m (1-5/8 ft.) to infinity (00) 1:10 to 1:1 (life-size) Provided
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70mm dia.x74.5mm extension from lens 75mm dia.x104.5mm extension from flange; 82.8mm long (overall) lens flange; 113mm long (overall) 455g 555g
Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4 IF Without the need for any special attachment, these close-up lenses enable continuous operation from infinity to a magnification of 1:2 (1/2 life-size). To achieve life-size (1:1) attach the compatible close-up accessory extension ring. With the 200mm lens you can also use the Nikon TC-301 Teleconverter for 1:1 photography. A minimum aperture of f/32, with continuously variable settings for optimum exposure control, gives you wide control over depth of field. Superb optical design assures high performance from infinity to the maximum reproduction ratio.
Medical- Nikkor 120mm f/4 IF Although originally designed as a specialpurpose lens for medical, dental, scientific and industrial applications, this lens, which focuses continuously from 1:11 to life-size 1:1, can be easily used for personal photography. Add its specially designed close-up lens element to the front of the lens and you can focus from O.8Xto 2X magnification. Your Nikon SLR's available light exposure control system is compatible, and flash photography is automatic using the built-in ring-light which provides virtually shadowless illumination. A built-in focusing light helps viewing composition in very dim lighting conditions. Data imprint of the reproduction ratio is also possible. Power supply for the builtin flash is portable DC battery power.
Macro function of AF Zoom-Nikkor lenses All AF Zoom- ikkor lenses focus from infinity to close-up, using each lens' macro focus capability. With most lenses, it's not necessary to set any special switches for macro; you can continuously focus the lens from infinity to close-up. It's fast and easy, and compatible with both manual and automatic focusing operation. Depending on the lens, the macro range may be as close as about 1:3 (1/3 life-size). Each lens' built-in computer works together with the computers in the camera and speedlight for full exposure control, enabling the use of Nikon's established Matrix Metering system and Matrix Balanced TIL Fill-Flash control.
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6 elements in 5 groups Graduated in metres and feet/inches from 0.25m (9-13/16 in.) to infinity (00); with PK-13 ring, from 0225m (8-13/15 in.) to 0249m (9-13/16 in.) Infinity to 1:2 for lens only; 1:2 to 1: 1 for lens with PK-13
10 elements in 9 groups 23 degrees 20 minutes Graduated in metres and feet/inches from OA1m (1.34 ft.) to infinity (00); with PN-11 ring, from 0.37m (1.2 It) to OA93m (1.617 ft.) Infinity to 1:2 for lens only; 1:2 to 1:0.88 for lens with PN-11 Fully automatic; f/2.8 to f/32
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182mm (with PN-11 at 1X); 247mm (at 0.5X) 0.38m (with PN-11 at 1X); OA1m (at 0.5X) 52mm 66.5mm dia.x84.5mm extension from lens flange; 91.5mm long (overall) 515g
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Close-up Attachment Lenses Used singly or in combination, close-up attachment lenses are an easy, convenient and economical way to get into close-up work. You can use them together with your normal, zoom or telephoto lenses to focus within a fixed close-up range. The attachment lenses screw directly onto the front of your lens, just like a filter, and allow you to focus closer. Because they mount on the front of your lens, all of your camera's automatic functions such as light metering and autofocus operation are maintained. Made with high-quality Nikon optical glass and using Nikon Integrated Coating, these lenses provide crisp and sharp performance.
Close-up attachment lenses are numbered from 0 to or. Numbers 0, 1 and 2 are for use with lenses with a focal length up to 55mm. Numbers from 3T to or are two-element achromats and are for telephoto lenses. In general, the higher the number of the close-up lens, the closer you can focus, so the longer the focal length of the lens in use, the greater the magnification possible.
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Nikon extension rings, offered in a variety of sizes, can be used singly or in combination to vary the reproduction ratio. Depending on whether they are used singly or in combination determines if full-aperture or stopped-down aperture control will be in operation. Either way, control is throughthe-lens and automatically compensates for the lens extension. Operation is possible with both Manual and Aperture-Priority Auto exposure control modes. Focusing is manual only.
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Repro-copy Outfit PF-4 This is an easy-to-use and very stable copy stand assembly, with fittings designed specifically for ikon equipment. Cable Release AR-7 This double cable release provides the PB-6 with semi-automatic diaphragm control, even when the lens is used in the reversed postion.
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TI1.. Macro Speedlight SB-21B Proper lighting is critical to achieve the best close-up images. Designed specifically for close-up photography, this compact batteryoperated unit features dual-rotatable flash tubes, enabling you to select flat front lighting or selected relief lighting. Nikon's advanced electronics assure consistent exposure control with variable output. A built-in focus illuminator aids manual focusing. Further enhancement to lighting is possible using secondary lighting and reflector systems. Because exposure control can be completely automatic, use of such devices is simple and requires no special calculations. This unit is ideally suited for use with all Micro-Nikkor lenses, but is particularly useful with AF Micro-Nikkor lenses. Used together with these lenses and any Nikon AF SLR, operation is fast and convenient.
Note: The UR-3Adapter is required when using the AF Micro-Nikkor 600101 f/2.8D with the SB-2IB.
This high-performance speedlight features a wide selection of controls, including nonTIL automatic, strobe effect, variable power manual, and fully automatic TIL control with flash compensation possible. Used offcamera with the accessory SC-17TIL control cord, it enables you to creatively position the flash for optimum lighting control. A special terminal on the SB-26 and the SC-17 cord allows use of up to five SB-26 units with SC-1Sand SC-19 extension cords and AS-IO TIL Multi-Flash Adapter to create multi-lighting effects. Operation remains automatic, with TIL control through the camera's computer control system. Wireless Slave Flash control with the SB-26 adds flexibility to off-camera lighting. TIL Balanced Fill-Flash Using the Nikon F4, F90X, F70, F-601 or F50 together with the SB-26 and accessory cord system, you can achieve dramatic results-such as excellent balance between foreground and background lighting-in your close-up photography.
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Easily the most convenient and inexpensive way to begin taking close-ups is with Nikon's attachment lenses. Polished to Nikon's world-famous standards of optical precision, they slip on to the lens without hampering automatic functions. With this combination, reproduction ratio is possible up to 1:2.7 with the zoom lens' macro function. Rapid, precise autofocus is assured by the cross-type autofocus sensor, and automatically correct exposure is secured by the multi-sensor light meter.
Camera settings Focusing: Single-Servo Autofocus Exposure metering: 3D Matrix Exposure mode: Auto-Multi Program
If you want to concentrate on close-up creativity-without bothering with focusing or exposure calculations-this is the combination for you. Nikon's advanced electronics technology takes care of everything for sharply focused, well exposed shots-you just point and shoot. The advanced focusing system is the result of Nikon's integration of electronic sensors, high-speed microcomputers, and a super-
responsive body-mounted coreless motor. Nikon's exclusive Matrix Metering System assures accurate exposure, despite the difficult lighting of many close-up situations. And with the AF Micro-Nikkors, continuous autofocus is possible up to 1:1 reproduction, even in light as low as EV-l.
Camera settings Focusing: Single-Servo Autofocus Exposure metering: Matrix (F4), 3D Matrix (F90X/F70) Exposure mode: Programmed Auto (F4), AutoMulti Program (F90X/F70)
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Combine ikon' advanced SLRs and AF Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU, plus Nikon's latest fla h accessories, and demanding technique become simple. With Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash using any of the latest ikon peedlights, background and TTL flash expo ure levels are adjusted, brightening harsh hadows and intensifying subject detail. Flash exposure can also be manually selected from + 1 to -3 EV to allow for your personal creativity. And rotating the Speed light' zoom-bounce-rotating flash head to point the light where you want it will let you vary the flash area coverage to light your subject to best advantage. The TTL Remote Cord enables you to create your own original lighting effects with offcamera automatic TTL flash control.
Camera settings Focu ing: Single-Servo Autofocus Exposure metering: Matrix CF4),3D Matrix (F90X/FlO) Exposure mode: Programmed Auto CF4),AutoMulti Program (F9OX/F70) SPeedlig/zt setting Mode setting: ITL
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For selective metering of tiny subjects or for advanced manual metering techniques, the F4's Spot Metering system precisely measures an area represented by the Smmdiameter circle in the centre of the viewfinder. To vary photo composition, e.g., placing your subject off-centre, the F41ets you lock the auto exposure and autofocus at the same time. With the F4's interchangeable DW-21 6X High-Magnification Finder, you can critically preview everything in the frame, at a magnification of six times lifesize. For situations where it is difficult to compose your picture by looking through the viewfinder normally, use the WaistLevel Finder DW-20 which gives you a 5X magnification. Spot Metering is also available with the Nikon F90X, F70 and F-601.
Camera settings Focusing: Single-Servo Autofocus Exposure metering: Spot Exposure mode: Aperture-Priority Auto
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In order not to frighten live close-up subjects, like small animals or insects, it is advantageous not only to use a lens with a long working distance, such as the 105mrn, but also to use Freeze Focus. With this feature, available with the Multi-Control Back MF-26 for the F90X, or the MF-23/24 for the F4, all you do is preset a manually focused position, depress the shutter button, and then, when your subject enters that focus plane, the shutter automatically fires. Freeze Focus is also convenient for manual focusing with the camera's Electronic Rangefinder, and works well in remotecontrol photography, in which case the remote cord activates the light meter and ensures correct electronic operation.
Camera settings Focusing: Manual Exposure metering: Matrix (F4), CentreWeighted (F90X) Exposure mode: Aperture-Priority Auto Speedligi,/ setting Flash mode: TIL
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This combination not only gives you a life-size 1:1 reproduction ratio, it does so without changing the 71cm minimum focusing distance available with the 200mrn Micro-Nikkor. With this long working distance, you have space to experiment with various lighting set-ups. TIL multiple flash photography will give your close-ups creative lighting, and with Nikon equipment it is simplicity itself. Several speedlights are linked to the camera via TIL remote or TIL multi-flash sync cords. The camera body's built-in sensor automatically measures and controls flash levels from all units, for perfect lighting every time. Remember: the longer the focal length, the shallower the depth of field. Therefore, to obtain sufficient depth, choose a relatively small aperture, and use the depth-of-field preview button to see just how much background and foreground will be in sharp focus in your actual shot.
Camera settings Focusing: Manual Exposure metering: Matrix (F4), CentreWeighted (F90X) Exposure mode: Aperture-Priority Auto Speedlight setting Flash mode: TIL
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By attaching ikon's SB-21B to the lens with the provided 52mm adapter ring, you can take flawless macro photography. Either try TIL automatic exposure control, enabling you to remove distracting shadows automatically or manually allowing you to experiment with the three levels of flash output using the two flash units on the speedlight, for greater creativity.
Camera settings Focusing: Manual Exposure metering: Matrix CF4),CentreWeighted (F90X) Expo ure mode: Aperture-Priority Auto SPeedlight setting F1ash mode: TfL
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Reversing an asymmetric lens will rearrange the lens' optical corrections and enable you to get fairly good definition in extreme close-ups such as this reproduction ratio of 1.6:1. Use the macro adapter ring to reverse-mount the lens onto the camera
body. Because the focusing ring cannot be used with a reverse-mounted lens, focusing is done by moving the camera body and lens back and forth. Therefore, first decide on your reproduction ratio, then mount the camera on the Focusing Stage PG-2 for-the greatest degree of stability and security to facilitate sharp focusing.
Camera settings Focusing: Manual Exposure mode: Manual
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With the Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6, you can mount the lens on the camera and achieve considerable magnification. But use the BR-5 Macro Adapter and the reproduction ratio grows to a very impressive llX. Focusing is brighter, thanks to the full-aperture viewing mechanism. And the PB-6 has a stop-down lever so you can use stop-down metering. Usable exposure modes are Aperture-Priority Auto (A) and Manual (M). The double cable release enables one-handed shutter release operation and automatic diaphragm control.
Camera settings Focusing: Manual Exposure metering: Centre-Weighted Exposure mode: Aperture-Priority Auto Speedlight setting Flash mode: TIL
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If this is your first time taking close-up photographs, Nikon offers you an inexpensive and easy way to start-the Auto Extension Rings. These rings couple directly with the automatic diaphragm of Nikkor lenses and the camera's exposure meter. This combination puts together all three auto extension lings to give a maximum reproduction ratio of 1X; in all, there are seven different combinations for seven different reproduction ratios. Exposure metering is automatically taken care of in the Aperture-Priority Auto (A) mode, or, of course, you can select Manual (M) exposure to express your own creativity. Focusing is always manual.
Camera settings Focusing: Manual Exposure metering: Centre-Weighted Exposure mode: Aperture-Priority Auto
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A series of close-up shots of the same subject but each with a different exposure can add great dramatic interest to your close-up portfolio. Nikon makes this technique of auto bracketing easy with the combination of Multi-Control Back MF-23 and the Nikon F4, or MF-26 and F90X, that lets you shoot up to 19 continuous frames to suit your various needs and tastes. You can also choose the Long Time Exposure option which enables shooting at any duration from 1 second up to an amazing 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. Yet another sophisticated technique that Nikon makes simple is taking a series of close-ups over a period of time using the Interval Timer on the MF-23 or MF-26. Simply key in the commands-e.g., start time, interval time, number of shots each time, and number of intervals-and let the camera do the rest. Data imprinting is also possible for each shot, logging exact times for future reference.
Camera settings [or Auto Bracketing Focusing: Continuous-Servo Autofocus Exposure metering: Matrix (F4), 3D Matrix (F90X) Exposure mode: Aperture-Priority Auto Camera settings for Long Time Exposure Focusing: Single-Servo Autofocus Exposure metering: Matrix (F4), 3D Matrix (F90X) Exposure mode: Shutter-Priority Auto
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Rear-curtain synchronisation is a special technique which automatically triggers the flash an instant before the rear (second) curtain begins to close. With close-up subjects which are in movement, this turns available light into a stream of light which seems to trail the flash-illuminated subject. Rear-Curtain Sync, which sounds very complicated, is easy to accomplish with the SB-26 Speedlight. Since this visual effect is especially effective at a slow shutter speed, Slow Sync is automatically set when RearCurtain Sync is set in P or A mode. However, to set a desired shutter speed, set the camera to S or M mode. The SB-26 offers yet another advanced feature: strobe effect, in which the speedlight emits up to 24 flashes per second, with flash output level and flash intervals all pre-selected. The photo is a double exposure using rear-curtain sync and repeating flash. Rear-Curtain Sync
Camera settings Focusing: Single-Servo Autofocus Exposure metering: Matrix (F4), 3D Matrix (F9OX) Exposure mode: Aperture-Priority Auto Speedlight settings Flash mode: TIL Curtain setting: Rear
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Camera settings Focusing: Manual Exposure metering: Matrix (F4), 3D Matrix (F9OX) Exposure mode: Manual Speedlight setting Flash mode: Repeating
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