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    Nikon INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

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    ~------------------ CONTENTS ------------------~ FOREWORD ........ ... .... . .. ... . .. . ......... 3 NOMENCLATURE ... ........ .... ... . .. ... 4-6 BASIC OPERATION ...... 7-15 MOUNTING THE LENS ....................... . . .............. 7 INSTALLING BATTERIES ................ . ...... . .. . 8 CHECKING BATTERY POWER .......... .. . . .. . ..... ...

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    ~-------- FOREWORD --------~ Thank you for purchasing this Nikon product. We hope you enjoy the Nikon N4004s , and we ' re sure it will make photography a bigger part of your life . For the first time ever , we are incorporat· ing Nikon's exclusive Decision Master System , a complete system that integrates camera and lens computers to gi ...

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    NOMENCLATURE Focusing ring Distance scale window Focal length scale Aperture indexes Aperture ring Meter coupling ridge Flash head Self · timer indicator LED AEL (Auto Exposure Lock) button Aperture coupling lever Handgrip Battery ohamber Minimum aperture lever AF coupling Tripod socket 4 Lens (AF Zoom·Nikkor 35 - 70mm fl3.3 - 4 . 5) Distance sca ...

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    [[QJ] Eyepiece cover DK -5 Flash lock - release buttons Shutter speed dial Dial lock - release button Shutter release button Accessory shoe Film rewind button Camera strap eyelet Camera strap eyelet Self-timer button Frame counter Film plane indicator Film rewind lever Film cartridge confirmation window Film advance indicator Camera back Aperture d ...

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    Inside Viewfinder 12mm · dia. central area Clear matte field Focus brackets Focus indicator LED Exposure indicator LEOs Flash ready·light Film sprocket Film take·up spool Film pressure plate Viewfinder eyepiece Film rewind fork OX contacts Film cartridge chamber Film pressure roller Shutter curtains Film leader index Film guide rails Battery cha ...

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    BASIC OPERATION------------------ MOUNTING THE LENS Twist lens counterclockwise until it securely clicks into place. •••••••••••••••••••••••• • The N4004s is designed for use with AF Nikkor lenses , except AF - Nikkor BOmm f/2 . B , 200mm f/3 . 5 IF - ED , and Autofocus Converter TC - 16ITC - 16A. F ...

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    INSTALLING BATTERIES 3 Open the battery chamber lid by sliding the lock release. 8 In stall four fresh AA - type batteries Close the battery chamber lid . with "+ " and " - " ends positioned as shown inside the battery chamber . •••••••••••••••••••••••• • Batteries with a "+ ...

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    CHECKING BATTERY POWER 6 ~----------- Expo s ure indicator LED( s ) light s up or blink s if power is s ufficient, and s tay s on appro x. 8 s ec . after you take your finger off the button. Lightly press shutter release button and check viewfinder exposure indi - cator LED(s) to make sure battery power is sufficient. •••••••••• ...

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    LOADING FILM 7 Slide down camera back lock release Insert film cartridge . to open camera back . 10 • ••••••••••••••••••••••• • Use on l y OX - coded fi lm . • Usable film speed range for OX-coded film is ISO 25 to 5000 . • All non -O X- coded films are automatica ll y set to · ISO 100 . • Av ...

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    Check to make sure film is positioned properly, with no slack . Close camera back and confirm lock - release snaps closed . Fully depress shutter release button to automatically advance film to frame "1 . " Observe film advance indicator rota- tion to confirm proper film installation and transport . 1 1 ...

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    BASIC SHOOTING The Nikon N4004s offers both aut o and manua l focusing . It a l so gives you three a uto exposure modes- program auto , aperture - priority auto , shutter-priority auto-plus manual exposure control. The following instructions are for autofocus shooting in program auto expos u re mode with a n AF Nikko r lens . Program mode is the ea ...

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    16 Position the viewfinder focus brackets on the main sub j ect. Light l y press the s h utter release button . Confirm the green focus indicator LED . and the red e x po s ure indicator L ED 0 light up . ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••? ...

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    •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• : Flash shooting with built·in TTL flash : • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1. Push flash lock release buttons to release built-in flash. 3 . Wait a few seconds for ready- l ...

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    REWINDING FILM T he film advance stops auto- matically at the end of the ro l l. Then , the self - t i mer indicator LED li ght s up f or a few s econds and the shutter lock s . ••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • If you do n ot r ewind the film w he n • • you co m e t o th e en d of th e ro l ...

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    FOCUS ,---- ----------------------------------------- AUTOFOCUS In autofocus mode , the shutter cannot be Taking Pictures with an Off· Center Main Subject re l eased unti l the subject is correc t ly focused , a n d once in focus , t he foc us is locked as long as the s hutter release button rema i ns lightly pressed . 2. Confirm the focu s indica ...

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    Autofocusing with AF Illuminator II existing light is insufficient lor autolocus operation: 1. Mount Nikon Autolocus Speed light S8·24/S8·23/S8-22/ S8-20 on the accessory shoe 01 the N4004s. 2. Lightly press the shutter release button. 3. The speed light 's AF illuminator lights up to start autofocus operation. For details , see speedlight i ...

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    MANUAL FOCUS WITH ELECTRONIC FOCUSING CONFIRMATION 1. Set focus mode selector to M (manual). If the lens in use has an A - M switch, set the switch to M. 2. Look inside vewfinder and center the focus brackets on the main subject. 4 . Keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed , watch the focus indicator LED in the viewfinder and rotate the ...

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    MANUAL FOCUS USING CLEAR MATTE FIELD 1. Set the focus mode selector to M (manua l ). 2 . Foc us subject using the c l ear matte fie l d. 1 9 ...

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    SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS Autofocus operation and electronic fo cusing con firmati on depend u pon the general lighting of the scene , sub je ct contrast and details, and other technical po ints . Under certain con dit i on s , the au tomat ic fo cusing sys tem /elec troni c focusing confirmation ma y experience difficulty . In the se ci rc um s ...

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    3 ) Sub j ec t with no v~rtical lines Turn the camera sideways to focu s, or focus manua ll y. You may also se lect autofocus, then focus on another subject with vertical lines located at the same distance . In the fo ll owing situations, ignore focu s-in dicator LED and focus manually using the c l ear matte field. 1) When shooting the following : ...

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    EXPOSURE---------------------------------- ---- -- - Exposu re control consists of two parts-aperture control and shutter speed control. The aperture works basically the same way as the iris of the human eye and controls the amount of light passing through the lens. The shutter, located in the camera body, varies the amount of light admitted to the ...

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    PROGRAM AUTO EXPOSURE MODE Program auto is the easiest exposure mode to use, since it controls both aperture and shutter operation. The microcomputer in the N4004s automatically sets the best combination of shutter speed and lens aperture, and matches these with the correct dual program (normal or high speed) for the lens in use. Normal program is ...

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    SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO EXPOSURE MODE This mode lets you choose shutter speeds m a n ually, so you ca n freeze th e ac t io n wi th s h arp, c l ear out lin es usi n g fast shutter speeds, or create mo t ion effects by choosi ng s l ower shutte r speeds . T he microco m pute r in the N4004s au t omatica ll y se l ects the correct aperture t o ma t ch ...

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    3 . Look inside viewfinder and lightly press the shutter release button . 4. When the exposure indicator LED lights up, fully depress the shutter release button . If exposure indicator LED 0 does not light up: + li ghts up " Select a higher shutter speed lights up" Select a slower shutter speed , or use built·in flash or speedlight + /- ...

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    APER T URE-PRIORITY EXPOSURE MODE The microcomputer in the N4004s automatically se l ects the correct shutter speed to match the aperture you set. This is the recommended mode when depth of field is your prime consideration. To create softer, less distinct backgrounds , as in portraitures , use wider apertures . For overall sharp, clear pictures , ...

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    3. Look inside viewfinder and lightly press shutter release button . 4. When the exposure indicator LED light s up , fully depress the s hutter release button . ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • ...

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    MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE In manual exposure mode , both shutter ,----------------, speed and aperture can be set manually according to the desired effect. Use fast shutter speeds to stop the action , slower speeds to create motion effects or less distinct outlines . Manually setting the exposure mode also lets you control depth of field, either by soft ...

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    4. Rotate either s hutter spee d dial or aperture dial until exposure i ndicator LED lights up . 5 . Fully depress the shutter release button . •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • + or - LED lights up in the following cases' : + Overexposure warnin ...

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    EXPOSURE METERING SYSTEM Advanced Automatic Exposure Control wit . h Nikon ' s Exclusive Multi-Sensor Metering System The automatic exposure control system of the N4004s uses Nikon 's exclusive new light metering system featuring a multi sensor that ensures correct automatic operation in program , shutter-priority and aperture-priority mo ...

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    ~~~ Activate Built-in Rec~mmen~ed: YES Flash (~r optional --~ev 5peedhght 5B-24 , f--- not? 5B-23 , 5B-22 , 5B-20 etc.) NO Activate Built-in Flash (or optional 5B-23, 5B-22 , 5B-20 etc'> Balanced Fill-Flash Automatic TTl Flash Multi- 5ensor Auto Exposure Metering Centerweighted Metering o In manual exposu re mode or when the AEL button is u ...

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    Multi·Sensor Vs. Centerweighted Metering In scenes with both very bright and very dark areas, these two metering systems produce va ryin g results . For examp l e: 1. Scene containing the sun or with high reflectivity I f a scene contai n s highlight s, s uch as the su n, snow or bright reflections, centerweighted metering renders the main subject ...

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    Outdoor backlit subject Front - lit subject Centerwe i ghted metering Centerwe i ghted metering 33 ...

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    4. Small dark subjects against a bright background A subject significantly smaller than anyone of the multi -s ensor areas may not be recognized and integrated into the automatic exposure eva luation . For s uch subjects, we recommend you use either the AEL or manual exposure control for center- weighted metering . 34 Centerweighted metering (w/AEL ...

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    5 . Sunset scenes When you want to emphasize a drama t ic sunset, but don ' t want the Decision M aster System t o li gh t en t he scene for dark fore · ground subject, use the AEL or manual exposure contro l for centerweighted metering. Centerweighted metering 35 ...

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    Centerweighted Metering for Special Exposure Situations AEl (Auto Exposure lock) Button 1. Center main subject inside viewfinder or move in closer. 3. While lightly pressing shutter release button, depress the AEL button and hold it in . 36 2. Lightly press shutter release button . 4. Recompose and shoot. ...

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    Manual Exposure Mode 1. Center main subject inside viewfinder , and lightly press the shutter release button. 2. Adjust the shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure . 3. Confirm the exposure indicator LED lights up . 4. Recompose and shoot. 37 ...

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    Balanced Fill-Flash Photography with Multi·Sensor Metering System Other automatic fill -fl ash systems do not consider background lighting . Although they often result in we ll exposed subjects, the background may be terribly washed out or dark . The N4004s Decision Ma s ter System uses special mu l ti-sensor light metering to eva lu a te such con ...

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    Here 's how it works . In program , aperture- priority or shutter - priority auto ex po s ure mode , metering system of the N4004s automatically detects situations which benefit from balanced fill-fla sh and activates the blinking viewfinder ready - light indication to recommend you use the camera's built-in flash or an accessory Nikon sp ...

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    FLASHPHOTOGRAPHY ------ ---- ---------------------- When ex i st ing l ig ht is in s uffi c ient for normal s hooting or when s hooting a dar k s ubj ec t against a bright ba ckgro und (i.e ., s ubje ct positioned against a br igh t window), the ready - light indicator LED in s ide the v ie wfinder blinks to indicate you should u se th e bui lt - i ...

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    shutter speed dial is set at from 1/125 to 1/2000 sec. , the shutter is automatically set to 11100 sec. , and if set below 1/60 sec ., the shutter operates at the speed set. To perform TTL auto flash photography, set the camera 's aperture dial to the correct aperture for flash - to-subject distance and depth of field . Usable ape r tures/ s h ...

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    FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY USING EXTERNAL SPEEDLIGHT The accessory shoe of the N4004s enab l es you to directly mount Nikon dedicated electronic flash (speedlights). Nikon Speedlights S8 -2 4 , S8 -23, S8 -22, S8 - 20 , S8 - 15 , S8 -16 8 or S8 - 18 , enable you to use programmed TTL auto mode in program or s hutter - priority auto exposure mode . In apertu ...

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    The following instructions are for programmed TTL auto and TTL au to flash shooting only . •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • Usable film s peed range for TTL fla s h photography is ISO 25 to 400 .* Ready - light blinks when film s peed is beyond ISO 400 . • T ...

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    SHUTTER SPEED-FLASH MODE COMBINATIONS FOR EACH EXPOSURE MODE Aperture Shutter Exposure mode S hu tter diat speed Auto fl as h m o de diat s e tting Program auto S A 1 / 100' Shutter - prlOlity 1/ 125- 1/ 2000 1/100' Pro gram med TTL auto auto S (auto aperture se tting ) B . 1 - 1/ 60 as s et Aperture - pllollty 1.4 - 32 A 1/ 100' TTL ...

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    SELF·TIMER-------- -- ------------------------ ------ 1 . Compose picture and confirm focus and exposure . 3. To cancel self · timer after activating, press button again. 2 . Press self·timer button . Self · timer indicator LED starts blinking and shutter is released after approx . 10 sec . For final two seconds , the LED lights up . • •• ...

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    CAMERA CARE TIPS----------------- 1. Never touch the reflex mirror. focusing screen or AF contacts . Remove dust with a blower brush. 7. Clean the viewfinder eyepiece with a soft , clean clot h. Do not use alcohol. 46 2. Never touch the shutter curtains . 8. Clean glass surfaces such as the lens with a blower brush ; avoid using lens tissue as much ...

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    4. Do not leave the camera in an excessively hot p l ace . 9. Do not lubricate the camera. 5 . If the camera is exposed to rain or mist, or after shooting near the sea , wipe with a clean , soft cloth . 10. Store the camera in a cool, dry place away from naphthalene or camphor (moth repe ll ents). In a humid environment , store the camera inside a ...

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    NOTES ON BATTERIES ---------------- 1. When not using the camera for a long period , remove batteries . 4. Do not throw used batteries into a fire . 48 2. Battery power falls off in extremely cold temperatures-make sure bat· teries are new and keep the camera body wrapped in something warm . 5. If the battery chamber is contaminated by battery lea ...

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    LENSES -- ------------ -- ------------ ---- -- ----------- Nikon N4004s is designed for autofocus photography with AF Nikkor lenses (except AF - Nikkor lenses for F3AF) . To take full advantage of N4004s convenience, it is recommended that you should use AF Nikkor lenses . However, the following len ses can be used with the Nikon N4004s for manual ...

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    Lens Compatibility Focusing Exposure Control Autolocus Manual w/electronic M anual Program S hutt er- priority Aperture-priority Manual fo cusing con firmation auto au to auto AF N ikkor le nses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (except AF N ikkor l enses for F3AF) AI-P Nik kor l ens x Ll.l) 0 0 0 0 0 AI-type Nikkor le n ses x Ll.l ) 0 Series E lenses x 0 0 Retle l( N ...

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    ACCESSORY COMPATIBILITY - -- -- - - -- ---- The following accessories cannot be used with the Nikon N4004s. * Cords that connect to sync termina l * Accessories that connect to remote terminal * Cable releases * Neckstrap AN-1 (leather) * Others: . PF-1-3, PH-3, P8-2 , PK-1-3 , PN-1, K-2 , 8R-2 Accessories exclusively designed for other cameras - I ...

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    EXPOSUREVALUE(EV)---------------------- -------- Exposure consists of shutter control and aperture control. The N4004s olfers a range of speeds from 1/2000 second to 1 second , with each setting twice as fast as the next slower speed. Faster speeds allow less light to pass; slower speeds admit more light . Aperture control enables you to vary the l ...

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    EV chart with 50 mm fl1 . 4 lens ASA / I SO 12 ASA / ISO 25 I ASA / ISO 50 ASA / ISO 100 ASA / ISO 200 ASA/ I SO 400 AS A / I SO 800 AS A / I SO 1600 ASA / I SO 3200 ~ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 4 15 1 6 17 18 1 9 f / 1.4 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/ 125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 2 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/ 60 1/125 1/ 250 1/500 1/1000 1/2 ...

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    GLOSSARY------------------ ------ ---------- ---- ---- AEL (Auto Exposure Lock): AEL is recommended for shooting small dark subjects against a bright background or for shooting dramatic sunset scenes. When AEL is used in program , shutter- priority or aperture-priority auto exposure mode, camera auto- matically switches to centerweighted metering. ...

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    Guide numbers: The number given to a flashbulb or electronic speedlight unit to indicate its power. A guide number may be quoted in meters or feet, and depends on the speed of the film being used . Quoted guide numbers assume a relatively efficient reflector surrounding the flash source, in an average -s ized room. ISO: The international standard f ...

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    SPECIFICATIONS------------------ Type of camera Picture format Lens mount Lens Focus modes Autofocus Autofocus detection system Autofocus detection range Autofocus actuation method Autofocus lock Focusing confinnation 56 Integral-motor a utofo cus 35mm single- len s reflex with built-in TTL flash 24 mm x 36 mm (standard 35 mm film format) Nikon bay ...

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    Shutte r speeds Step less speeds from 1/2000 to 1 sec . on program auto and aperture-priority a uto ; lithium niobate oscillator - con - trolled di sc rete s peed s from 11 2 000 to 1 sec . on s hutter - pr i ority auto and manu a l; e lectronic a lly controlled long e x po s ure at B setting Viewfinder Fi x ed eyelevel pentaprism type : 0 . 8 x ma ...

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    Flash synchronization Flash indicat i on Autofocus flash photography Power source 58 Automatically set to 1/100sec. in program auto or aperture - priority auto mode , or when shutter is set to 1I125sec . or faster in s hutter - priority auto or manual mode ; if shutter speed is set to 8 , or 1/60sec . or s lower in s hutter - priority auto or manua ...

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    VIEWFINDER INFORMATION-------------- Exposure mode Program auto I Shutter · priority auto I Aperture · priority auto Manual . Iights up In focus Focus ind i cator LED . blinks Autofocus impossible . disappears Rear/front focus (shutter does not lock In manual focusing) O lights up Correct exposure O blinks Camera shake I - I Camera shake - warnin ...

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    No reproduction in any form of this manua l , in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews) , may be made without written authorization from NI KO N CORPORAT I O N . NIKON CORPORATION Nikon FUJI BLDG . , 2-3, MARUNOUCH I 3-C H OME , CH I YODA-KU, TOKYO 100 , JAPAN PHONE : 81-3-2 1 4 -53 11 TELEX : J22601 (NIKON) F ...

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