Nikon f2 - Manual (Page 53)

READY-LIGHT FINDER ILLUMINATOR
The camera’s Photomic finder has a ready-light built in
for use with Nikon Speedlight Units. This unique feature
provides for greater ease of operation during flash photo­
graphy, as the photographer need not remove his eye
from the eyepiece to check if the Speedlight unit is ready
for the next exposure; this built-in lamp lets the photo­
grapher know the condition of the flash (either “ready”
when on, or “not ready” when off) at all times even
while viewing. (For additional information, see the in­
struction manual supplied with the Speedlight.)
When shooting under low-light levels, the finder’s shut­
ter speed and aperture indicators (located just below the
viewfinder image) often are difficult to read. To solve
this problem, the Photomic finder is fitted with a finder
illuminator. To operate, slide the illuminator switch at
the top of the finder toward the rear of the camera; with
this action, the shutter speed and aperture settings will
glow red.
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