User manual NIKON MD-4 MOTOR DRIVE

[. . . ] Even though the MD4 is extremely easy to use, you should still familiarize yourself with its basic operation as presented in the first section. For more detailed explanations and special picturetaking situations, refer to the sections CONTROLS IN DETAIL and ACCESSORIES. A few minutes wisely invested now will pay off in years of rewarding photographic experiences. Distributed by WWW. LENSINC. NET 4 BASIC OPERATION 1. Unscrew the camera's motor drive coupling cover. Then turn the camera upside down and use a coin to unscrew the cover. Remove the motor drive's battery clipG). [. . . ] This will advance the film to the next unexposed frame without adding another shot to the multiple exposure just completed. Caution: Do nat hold down the backup mechanical release lever while shooting on Continuous, as the shutter will not open properly. At "L" (Loc) The trigger button is locked and the motor drive will not operate. However, by turning on the camera's power switch, you can use the shutter release button to trip the shutter and advance the film manually just as if the MD-4 were not attached. Distributed by WWW. LENSINC. NET 11 CONTROLS IN DETAIL continued Trigger Button (14) The MD-4's trigger button, because it is an electromagnetic release, operates in exactly the same manner as the camera's shutter release button. When depressed halfway, it turns on the meter and activates the LCD exposure information in the viewfinder. If the button is not touched again, the meter will turn itself off automatically after 16 sec. With the MD-4 attached, it makes no difference whether the camera's power switch is turned on or not. In fact, you might find it easier to leave the switch in the OFF position and control the camera's meter entirely with the trigger button. Frame Counter (4) A subtractive-type frame counter is built into the MD-4. At this setting, the counter is disengaged and the motor drive stops automatically when the film tension increases at the end of the roll. However, in below-freezing temperatures, film becomes brittle and easy to break. Therefore, to prevent the film from being accidentally torn, set the frame counter to the number of fraEr es on the roll. When the counter reaches "0, " the motor drive automatically shuts off before the film is damaged. To set the counter, turn the counter setting dial to the right until the desired number is aligned with the white index (3). 36, 24, 20, and 12 are in red corresponding to the number of 12 Distributed by WWW. LENSINC. NET CONTROLS IN DETAIL continued frames in commercially-available cartridges. You can also shoot short bursts by setting the counter to the number you want (Fig. When the counter reaches "O, " the motor drive stops and one LED lights up (Fig. To reset the frame counter for another burst, first turn the counter setting dial to the orange dot and the LED will go out (Fig. Before resetting the counter, make sure to check the camera's frame counter to determine whether there are enough exposures left on the roll for the next burst. Note: If you rewind the film before the frame counter reaches "O, " the counter will not reset properly to the orange dot. Therefore, before starting to shoot your next roll of film, make sure to reset the counter to the desired setting. In cold climate, be careful not to overestimote the number of frames remaining on a roll of film since thismayresultin the motor pulling the Rlm offthe supplyspool or damaging its perforated edges. R may be a good practice to set the frame counter to one less than the number af frames remaining on a roll of film. roll, set the frame caunter to 35. Distributed by WWW. LENSINC. NET 13 CONTROLS IN DETAIL continued Rewind Slides 1 (R1) and 2(R2) (5) When one LED lights up to signal that the film is at an end, you must rewind the film. To simplify this operation, the MD-4 features completely automatic film rewinding. If both LED's light up, the power is sufficient to provide the fastest firing rates. [. . . ] Continuous use: Batteries are drained much more quickly by continuous use than by intermittent use. Storage: When not in use, the batteries should be removed to prevent damage from leakage. To minimize drain during the period of disuse, store the batteries in a cool, dry place. Battery brands: Do not use mixed brands of batteries, nor batteries with different model numbers. [. . . ]