Nikon PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED User Manual

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PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED

User's Manual

Printed in Japan

7MA03311-01

Before using this product, please carefully read both these instructions and the camera manual.

Note: This lens does not support D2- or D1-series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series,

D60, D50, D40-series, or D3000 digital SLR cameras or ﬁ lm SLR cameras.

This is a manual focus lens; autofocus is not supported. Manual focus is available re-

gardless of the focus mode selected with the camera.

■ ■ About This Lens

About This Lens

This lens features shift and tilt mechanisms that can be used to control perspective. The

optical axis of the lens can be shifted to reduce the eﬀ ects of perspective when photo-

graphing subjects at an angle or tilted to bring both foreground and background into

focus without stopping down aperture.

Shift

"Shift" shifts the optical axis of the lens away from the center of the frame, allowing

photos to be framed anywhere in the image circle. It can be used to reduce the ef-

fects of perspective when photographing buildings from low angles or to change the

composition without angling or moving the camera.

Camera angled up

Camera pointed straight

Lens shifted with camera still

ahead

pointed straight ahead

Tilt

The optical axis of the lens is normally perpendicular to the focal plane. "Tilt" deliber-

ately angles the optical axis so that objects at diﬀ erent distances from the camera can

be kept in focus without stopping down aperture, reducing depth of ﬁ eld and ensur-

ing that the background remains blurred.

Depth of fi eld

No tilt

Tilt

Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only.

SB6E01(11)

■ ■ For Your Safety

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read "For Your

Safety" in its entirety before using this product.

Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.

A WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could

result in death or severe injury.

A CAUTION: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this icon could

result in injury or property damage.

A WARNING

WARNING

• • Do not disassemble or modify this product.

Do not disassemble or modify this product.

Do not touch internal parts that become exposed as the result of a fall or

other accident.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other injury.

• • Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing smoke,

Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing smoke,

heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the camera power source.

Continued operation could result in ﬁ re, burns or other injury.

• • Keep dry.

Keep dry.

Do not handle with wet hands.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in ﬁ re or electric shock.

• • Do not use this product in the presence of ﬂ ammable dust or gas such as

Do not use this product in the presence of ﬂ ammable dust or gas such as

propane, gasoline or aerosols.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or ﬁ re.

• • Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens or camera.

Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens or camera.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.

• • Keep this product out of reach of children.

Keep this product out of reach of children.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In

addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow

any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention.

• • Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or

Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or

low temperatures.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite.

A CAUTION

CAUTION

• • Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.

Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.

Light focused by the lens is a source of ﬁ re and damage to the product' s internal parts.

• • Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures,

Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures,

for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight.

Failure to observe this precaution could result in ﬁ re or product malfunction.

■ ■ Notice for Customers in Canada

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

!1 !2 !3

■ ■ Attaching and Removing the Lens Cap

Attaching and Removing the Lens Cap

Attaching the Cap

●

Align the lens cap mounting mark (

, q ) and then rotate the cap ( w )

alignment mark (

until it clicks into place ( e ).

Removing the Cap

Keeping the lens cap lock release pressed ( q ), rotate

( w ) and remove ( e ) the lens cap.

The front element of the lens projects past the lens body. Keep

the cap attached to protect the lens when it is not in use.

■ ■ Attaching and Removing the Lens

Attaching and Removing the Lens

You could pinch your ﬁ ngers if you attach the lens with it shifted, tilted, or rotated.

Before attaching the lens, rotate the shift and tilt knobs to center the scales and then

LOCK

slide the tilt lock switch to the

Attaching the Lens

Be careful not to pinch your ﬁ ngers when attaching the lens.

Turn the camera oﬀ and remove the camera body cap.

Remove the rear lens cap.

Keeping the lens mounting mark aligned with the mount-

ing mark on the camera body, position the lens in the

camera's bayonet mount and then rotate the lens coun-

terclockwise until it clicks into place with the lens mounting mark at the top.

■ ■ Parts of the Lens

Parts of the Lens

q Lens cap lock release

w Lens cap

e Lens cap lock mark

r Lens cap alignment mark

t Lens cap mounting mark

y Focus distance indicator

u Depth-of-ﬁ eld indicator

i Focus distance mark

o Focus ring

!0 Tilt scale

!1 Tilt knob

!2 Shift scale

!3 Revolving index

!4 Lens mounting mark

!5 CPU contacts

!6 Shift knob

!7 Rubber lens-mount gasket

!8 Revolving lever

!9 PC revolving lever

@0 Tilt lock knob

@1 Tilt lock switch

Removing the Lens

Be careful not to pinch your ﬁ ngers when removing the lens.

) with the lens cap

Turn the camera oﬀ .

Press the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise.

■ ■ Exposure

Exposure

Although autoexposure will produce optimal results with the lens neither shifted nor

tilted, any subsequent shift or tilt will change exposure. Meter exposure with no shift or tilt

and make adjustments as you shoot.

■ ■ Focusing

Focusing

Focus by rotating the focus ring. The focus distance indicator shows the focus distance when

the tilt scale is centered; check focus in live view whenever possible and be sure to refocus

after adjusting shift or tilt. When using the viewﬁ nder, note that the electronic rangeﬁ nder

does not give accurate results when the lens is shifted or tilted.

Depth of Field

Depth of ﬁ eld can be previewed using the camera's depth-of-ﬁ eld preview feature. A

rough approximation is also provided by the focus distance indicator and by the depth-

of-ﬁ eld indicator to either side of the focus distance mark, but note that these distances

are intended as a guide only and may not be completely accurate. Due to the eﬀ ects

of depth of ﬁ eld and other factors, distant objects may be in focus at focus distances

under ∞.

position.