Nikon MD-12 User's Manual
Summary
Upgrade your Nikon FM or FE camera capability with the Motor Drive MD-12 unit. This essential accessory transforms manual film process into reliable single and continuous shooting, making advanced photography techniques easier to execute. The comprehensive guide details everything from mounting procedures and battery loading to optimizing performance across various shooting modes (Continuous/Single Frame). Ideal for photographers seeking maximum versatility and control over their compact cameras' capabilities.
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Nikon Motor Drive MD-12 INSTRUCTION MANUAL www.mynikon.com.pl
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NOMENCLATURE Battery chamber lid Pilot lamp Battery chamber lid Power switch Rewind slide S-C selector lock Tripper button S-C selector Shutter release pin Camera electrical contacts Drive shaft coupl...
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Attachment screw Remote control socket Tripod socket www.mynikon.com.pl
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CONTENTS FOREWORD Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Although supplied as an accessory for the Nikon FM and FE Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . ....
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LOADING THE BATTERIES The MD-12 is powered by eight 1.5V penlight (AA size) batter- positive (+) and negative ( - ) terminals of the batteries are prop- ies which are housed in the unit's battery cham...
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ATTACHING THE MOTOR DRIVE Mounting the MD-12 on your camera is simple; the unit has no gap between the motor drive and the camera body; then been designed such that it can be attached or removed at an...
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will not operate until you make an exposure using the trigger button on the handgrip. If the film has not been advanced prior to its attachment, the motor drive will operate when its power is turned o...
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OPERATION The camera/MD-12 combination operates in virtually the same Single-frame shooting: In this mode, depressing the trigger but- manner as the camera on its own. Please refer to your camera's to...
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Continuous shooting: In this mode, the motor drive will auto- and thus likely to be of little consequence to the average pho- matically trigger the shutter and wind the film for as long as the tograph...
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FILM REWINDING MANUAL FILM ADVANCE When the roll of film in the camera has been fully exposed, the If at any time you wish to manually advance the film without MD-12's motor will automatically stop, r...
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DOUBLE/MULTIPLE EXPOSURES Your camera has a special double/multiple exposure provision On the "C" setting, triggering the release button, while holding built-in in the form of the multi-expo...
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TIME LAPSE Time lapse photography, the taking of a series of photographs With the S-C selector set to "C," if the triggering pulse's dura- over a period of time from a fixed position, is eas...
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ACCESSORIES Remote Cord MC-4 The Remote Cord MC-4 serves two purposes: it can be used singly as a remote cord or in combination with other MC-4 cords for simu Itaneous operation of multiple motor-driv...
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ACCESSORIES - continued Remote Cord MC-10 Pistol Grip Model 2 and Connecting Cord MC-3 With a convenient handgrip and trigger button, the Remote MC- The Pistol Grip Model 2 screws into the tripod sock...
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ACCESSORIES - continued Intervalometer MT-1 and Connecting Cord MC-5 Modulite Remote Control Set ML-1 and Connecting The Nikon MT-1 is a precision digital timing unit for slow se- Cord MC-8 quence sho...
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ACCESSORIES - continued Radio Control Set MOO-1 and Connecting Cord MC-5 Terminal Release M R-2 The MOO-1 provides you with a wireless, remote control trig- Plugging into the remote control socket, th...
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TROBLESHOOTING Your MD-12 has been designed to make motor drive pho- ver at all, do not try to force the controls. Turn the motor tography as simple and trouble-free as possible. However, drive off on...
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BATTERY PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Battery performance varies greatly, depending on its type Camera fitting: Shooting speed: and age, as well as on operating conditions, including tem- Shooting speed:...
Manual Details
| Brand | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Pages | 18 |
| File Size | 403.65 KB |
| Published | June 01, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type and size of batteries does the MD-12 use?
The MD-12 is powered by eight 1.5V penlight (AA size) batteries.
How do I properly load the batteries?
Open the battery chamber lid counterclockwise, insert the batteries following the diagram, and then gently push the lid until it seats correctly. Finally, tighten the locking screw.
What is the approximate shooting speed of the MD-12 at 'S' setting?
At 'S' setting, you can expect to expose roughly 3.5 frames per second using alkaline-manganese batteries.