Nikon FA Instruction Manual

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10BASIC OPERATION continuedMOUNTING THE LENSLenses usable with the Nikon FA are Al-S Nikkor, Nikon SeriesE, Al-Nikkor, most Al-modified, and certain special lenses shownat the right. First line up the aperture/distance index on thelens with the lens mounting index on the camera body. Thentwist the lens mounting ring counterclockwise until the lensclicks into place Confirm that the aperture/distance index isexactly at the top.To remove: While pushing the lens release button , turn thelens mounting ring clockwise until the lens comes off• When changing lenses with him loaded in the camera, be care-ful not to expose the mirror box to direct sunlight.154446Usable LensesThe following lenses are usable with the Nikon FA:Al-S Nikkor lensesNikon Series E lensesAl Nikkor (including Al-modified Nikkor) lensesReflex Nikkor 500mm f/8PC Nikkor 28mm f/3.5Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 IFRef ex-Nikkor 1000mm f/11 (No.143001 or higher)Ret ex-Nikkor 2000mm f/11 (No.200311 or higher)PC-Nikkor 28mm f/4 (No 180901 or higher)PC-Nikkor 35mm f/2.8 (No 851000 or lower or No. 906201or higher)Zoom-Nikkor 180-600mm f/8 ED (No.174167 or higher)Zoom-Nikkor 200-600mm f/9.5 (No.300491 or higher)Zoom-Nikkor 360-1200mm f/11 ED (No.174088 or higher)•The last seven lenses having serial numbers not listedabove cannot be mounted on the FA as they hit the camera's meter coupling lever However, they can be usedafter modification. In addition, Al-modification of most non-AIlenses having a meter coupling shoe is available. Do notattempt to mount older Nikkor lenses which have not beenAl-modified, as they might damage the camera. For furtherinformation concerning lens modification, please contactyour local authorized Nlkon dealer• The following lenses cannot be used on the FA even if theyare modified to have the Al facility:55mm f/1.2 (No. 184711-970110)28mm f/3.5 (No. 625611-999999)35mm U14 (No. 385001-400000)• If you use lenses other than those manufactured by Nikon,proper performance may not be obtained and they mayeven damage the camera.134917