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Flash synchronization
The Nikon F is designed to
synchronize correctly at all
shutter speeds (except T)
with various types of
flashbulbs and with
electronic flash at speeds up
to 1/60 second. To set the
camera for flash, lift up and
turn the milled
synchro-selector ring around
the shutter speed dial until
the desired marking appears
in the selector window. The
table on page 27 shows
which marking to use,
depending on the type of
flashbulb and shutter speed
used. Photomic-series
finders must be removed
prior to this step.
When using FP, M or MF
class bulbs, select the color
of the synchro-selector
marking that matches the
corresponding colored
numbers on the shutter
speed dial. The selector
should be set at FX for electronic flash. The Nikon Flash Unit
BC-7 fits directly over the rewind crank and requires no
synchronizing cord. For other flash units, the Nikon flash unit
adapter must first be slipped into place over the rewind crank and
the synchro cord plugged into the synchro terminal on the edge of
the camera.
Note: Electronic flash units having no firing delay can be used at
speeds of 1/60 second or slower. For units having firing delay, the
shutter speed dial should be set at 1/30 second or slower.
Flashbulbs designated "B" are for use with daylight-type color
film.
Flashbulb
Shutter speed
1000 500 250 125 60 30 15 8 4
FP class O O O O O OF OF OF O
F
M class - - - O O OF OF OF O
F
MF class - - - - OF OF OF O
F
X class - - - - FX FX FX FX F
X