Nikon MD-4 User's Manual
Summary
Elevate your photographic workflow with the Nikon MD-4 Motor Drive, a professional accessory designed for advanced camera operation. This manual provides comprehensive guides on basic setup, intricate controls (including Single and Continuous firing modes), battery management, and optimal performance tips. Ideal for dedicated photographers who require reliable frame advance and film rewind capabilities in demanding shooting scenarios.
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Nikon Motor Drive MD-4 INSTRUCTION MANUAL www.mynikon.com.pl
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NOMENCLATURE (1) Battery check button LED indicators (9) (2) Counter setting dial Auto rewind-stop terminals (10) (3) Frame counter setting index Rewind slide 1 lock button (11) (4) Frame counter Rewi...
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Mounting screw (20) (18) Anatomical grip Attachment wheel (21) Automatic film rewind fork (22) External power terminal (23) Remote terminal (24) (19) Maganize back terminal Battery clip release catch ...
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CONTENTS FOREWORD NOMENCLATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Congratulations. You now own the MD4 Motor FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Drive, an accessory designed ...
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BASIC OPERATION 1.Unscrew the camera's motor 2.Remove the motor drive's bat- 3.Store the cover in the drive coupling cover. tery clip(13). compartment (16) provided. First make sure the camera's Slide...
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BASIC OPERATION continued 4.Load the batteries. 5.Install the battery clip. 6.Check the battery power. Install 8 AA-type penlight bat- Put the clip back in the bat- Push the battery check button (1) t...
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BASIC OPERATION continued 7.Attach the motor drive to the camera body. 8.Load the camera with film. Make sure the S-C mode selector (15) of the Load film into the camera in the normal way. motor drive...
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BASIC OPERATION continued 9.Set the frame counter (4) to 10.Set the S-C mode selector 11.Take the picture(s). the orange dot. (15). Turn the counter setting dial Lift up and set the S-C mode Depress t...
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BASIC OPERATION continued 12.Rewind the film automati- 13.Remove the film cartridge. 14.Turn the S-C mode selector cally. to the L-setting. When the film reaches the end Unload the camera in the norma...
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CONTROLS IN DETAIL Anatomical Grip (18) S-C Mode Selector (15) Concentric with the trigger button for easy The MD-4 features a new anatomical grip to permit access, this dial sets the motor drive for ...
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CONTROLS IN DETAIL continued At “C” (Continuous) At “L” (Loc) As long as you hold the trigger button down, shots The trigger button is locked and the motor drive will be taken rapidly in succession. A...
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CONTROLS IN DETAIL continued Trigger Button (14) Frame Counter (4) The MD-4's trigger button, because it is an elec- A subtractive-type frame counter is built into tromagnetic release, operates in exa...
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CONTROLS IN DETAIL continued frames in commercially-available cartridges. You Note: If you rewind the film before the frame counter reaches can also shoot short bursts by setting the counter "O,&...
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CONTROLS IN DETAIL continued Rewind Slides 1 (R1) and 2(R2) (5) If you were using the frame counter, it moves from "O" to the orange dot position as soon as When one LED lights up to signal ...
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CONTROLS IN DETAIL continued * Possible when shutter speed is 1/125 sec. or above and the mirror is locked in the “up” position. Table 1 (frame/sec.) Power source Shutter speed AA penlight AA penlight...
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CONTROLS IN DETAIL continued Battery Check Button(1) and LED Indicators(9) Electrical Terminals The MD-4 is provided with three separate electri- To check battery power, depress the battery check cal ...
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ACCESSORIES Power Accessories MN-2 Ni Ct Battery Unit and MH-2 Quick Charger Optional battery unit and companion charger for the fastest firing rate. Also recommended when using the MD-4 under extreme...
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ACCESSORIES continued Convenient Accessories MF-6 Camera Back Attached to the F3 in place of the standard camera back, the MF-6 provides automatic film rewind- stop with the film leader left outside t...
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ACCESSORIES continued Remote Control Accessories MC-12 Remote Control with Button Release For remote control up to 3 meters away, the MC-12 has a handgrip and trigger release button for convenient ope...
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ACCESSORIES continued ML-1 Modulite Remote Control Set and MC-B Con- necting Cord Utilizes modulated light to control up to two motor-driven cameras automatically. Compact and easy to handle. Can be u...
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ACCESSORIES continued Simultaneous and Time Lag Shooting Accessories MC-4 Remote Cord With plus and minus banana plugs, the MC-4 Cord can be used to fire up to three motor-driven F3s simultaneously. F...
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SPECIFICATIONS Camera fitting Nikon F3 Number of 36-exp. Guaranteed firing rate: approx. Shooting modes Choice of single-frame (S) or continu- rolls per fresh battery 60 with all types of batteries; o...
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OPTIMUM BATTERY PERFORMANCE 1. New batteries: Between manufacturing and first use, all batteries exhibit some drain. Therefore, care should be taken to purchase the newest (and freshest) ones possible...
Manual Details
| Brand | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Pages | 23 |
| File Size | 505.73 KB |
| Published | June 01, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if my batteries are loaded correctly and sufficient?
If both LEDs on the battery check button illuminate, the batteries are correct and sufficient. If only one glows, replace them; no lights mean incorrect loading or dead batteries.
What should I do with used batteries for safety and longevity?
Do not dispose of batteries by burning or disassembly. When storing, remove them entirely to prevent leakage damage. Keep them in a cool, dry place.
How does the MD-4 advance film when set to "S" mode?
At 'S' (Single), the film advances as soon as the picture is taken, suitable for multiple exposures.
Is it safe to remove and reattach the motor drive unit?
No. Never detach the motor drive from the camera while loaded with film and batteries, or the motor might start accidentally.