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... a Lens 7 Charging and Inserting the Battery 8 Basic Setup 10 Inserting Memory Cards 11 Adjusting Viewfinder Focus 13 Tutorial: Photography and Playback 14 Taking Photographs in Mode 14 Digital Vari-Programs 19 Choosing a Shooting Mode 21 Using the Self-timer or Remote Control 22 Basic Playback 24 Reference...25 Using Camera Menus 26 Reference: More on Photography 30 Image Quality and Size 30 Image Quality 31 Image Size ...32 Choosing the Focus Area 33 Manual Focus 35 Flash Sync Mode 36 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency...
... a Lens 7 Charging and Inserting the Battery 8 Basic Setup 10 Inserting Memory Cards 11 Adjusting Viewfinder Focus 13 Tutorial: Photography and Playback 14 Taking Photographs in Mode 14 Digital Vari-Programs 19 Choosing a Shooting Mode 21 Using the Self-timer or Remote Control 22 Basic Playback 24 Reference...25 Using Camera Menus 26 Reference: More on Photography 30 Image Quality and Size 30 Image Quality 31 Image Size ...32 Choosing the Focus Area 33 Manual Focus 35 Flash Sync Mode 36 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency...
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... 59 Printing Photographs 62 Setup...68 Basic Camera Settings 68 Format ...68 CSM/Setup Menu 69 Date ...69 LCD Brightness 69 Video Mode 69 Language (LANG 70 Image Comment 70 USB ...71 Folders ...71 File No. vii Seq 73 Mirror Lock-up 73 Dust Ref Photo 74 Firmware Ver 75 Image Rotation 75 Shooting Options 76 Optimize Image 76 Long Exp. NR 78 Image Quality 78 Image Size ...78 White Balance 79 ISO ...82 Playback Options 83 Delete ...84 Playback Fldr...
... 59 Printing Photographs 62 Setup...68 Basic Camera Settings 68 Format ...68 CSM/Setup Menu 69 Date ...69 LCD Brightness 69 Video Mode 69 Language (LANG 70 Image Comment 70 USB ...71 Folders ...71 File No. vii Seq 73 Mirror Lock-up 73 Dust Ref Photo 74 Firmware Ver 75 Image Rotation 75 Shooting Options 76 Optimize Image 76 Long Exp. NR 78 Image Quality 78 Image Size ...78 White Balance 79 ISO ...82 Playback Options 83 Delete ...84 Playback Fldr...
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... from the camera. • Quick Start Guide: The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of a Nikon D50 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with the lens for more information is used : This icon marks cautions, information that may be read before using the PictureProject software provided with your Nikon digital camera. This icon indicates that more information. Focal length scale Mounting index: 7 Zoom ring: 16 CPU contacts: 105 Focus ring: 35 A-M mode switch: 15...
... from the camera. • Quick Start Guide: The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of a Nikon D50 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with the lens for more information is used : This icon marks cautions, information that may be read before using the PictureProject software provided with your Nikon digital camera. This icon indicates that more information. Focal length scale Mounting index: 7 Zoom ring: 16 CPU contacts: 105 Focus ring: 35 A-M mode switch: 15...
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..., the viewfinder focus indicator can be taken at any time, even when the image is in focus. Photographs can be adjusted manually with the lens set the focus-mode selector to M and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (●) is available for details. See the documentation provided with Manual Priority When using a lens that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be used : Focus-mode selector ➤ Lens focus ring Manual focus is displayed...
..., the viewfinder focus indicator can be taken at any time, even when the image is in focus. Photographs can be adjusted manually with the lens set the focus-mode selector to M and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (●) is available for details. See the documentation provided with Manual Priority When using a lens that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be used : Focus-mode selector ➤ Lens focus ring Manual focus is displayed...
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...: Slow sync Shutter speed slows automatically to shooting conditions. Auto slow sync+ red-eye reduction S, M Fill flash Rearcurtain sync The current flash mode is pressed. If this icon is not displayed, flash will only pop up automatically when shutter-release button is displayed after shutter opens. Flash Sync Mode Reference-Flash Sync Mode Controls used: button + command dial Choose a flash sync mode according to capture background lighting at night...
...: Slow sync Shutter speed slows automatically to shooting conditions. Auto slow sync+ red-eye reduction S, M Fill flash Rearcurtain sync The current flash mode is pressed. If this icon is not displayed, flash will only pop up automatically when shutter-release button is displayed after shutter opens. Flash Sync Mode Reference-Flash Sync Mode Controls used: button + command dial Choose a flash sync mode according to capture background lighting at night...
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... M modes: Press the button to raise the built in Flash To save battery power when the flash is 200 mm) and remove lens hoods to protect the flash. Reference-Flash Sync Mode Using the Built-in Speedlight ( 127). After the built-in continuous shooting mode ( 21), only one picture will pop-up as required when the shutterpressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is displayed...
... M modes: Press the button to raise the built in Flash To save battery power when the flash is 200 mm) and remove lens hoods to protect the flash. Reference-Flash Sync Mode Using the Built-in Speedlight ( 127). After the built-in continuous shooting mode ( 21), only one picture will pop-up as required when the shutterpressed halfway, and fire when a photograph is displayed...
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... M Modes Long Time-Exposures At a shutter speed of , the shutter will flash. "EV Step" set to "1/3 Step" Optimal exposure "EV Step" set to prevent loss of ; is displayed instead of power while the shutter is open while the camera shutter-release button is pressed a second time (maximum 30 minutes). Noise can be under - If the limits of under - Nikon recommends using a fully-charged battery or an optional EH-5 AC adapter to...
... M Modes Long Time-Exposures At a shutter speed of , the shutter will flash. "EV Step" set to "1/3 Step" Optimal exposure "EV Step" set to prevent loss of ; is displayed instead of power while the shutter is open while the camera shutter-release button is pressed a second time (maximum 30 minutes). Noise can be under - If the limits of under - Nikon recommends using a fully-charged battery or an optional EH-5 AC adapter to...
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...; 5 Time of recording ....10 10 Focal length 1 6 Metering 96 11 Flash control 36 Shooting Data, Page 2 ቢ 1 Protect status...........56 7 Sharpening 76 2 Frame number/total number of images 8 Tone compensation..77 9 Color mode 77 ቤ ቦ ቨ 3 Image optimization..48 Hue 78 ቪ 4 Sensitivity 10 Saturation 77 ቭ (ISO equivalency)1....39 11 Image comment2.....70 5 White balance .........49 6 Image size 32 Image quality...........31 1 Displayed in red if Custom Setting 10 (ISO Auto) was on images displayed...
...; 5 Time of recording ....10 10 Focal length 1 6 Metering 96 11 Flash control 36 Shooting Data, Page 2 ቢ 1 Protect status...........56 7 Sharpening 76 2 Frame number/total number of images 8 Tone compensation..77 9 Color mode 77 ቤ ቦ ቨ 3 Image optimization..48 Hue 78 ቪ 4 Sensitivity 10 Saturation 77 ቭ (ISO equivalency)1....39 11 Image comment2.....70 5 White balance .........49 6 Image size 32 Image quality...........31 1 Displayed in red if Custom Setting 10 (ISO Auto) was on images displayed...
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... command dial can be used to control size of frame-rotate dial counterclockwise to zoom out, clockwise to zoom in to maximum of image Cancel zoom () Delete photo Protect photo Return to shooting mode Display menus Shutter release / Description Press button to display frame showing area currently zoomed in effect: To Use Change zoom ratio/ navigate to other areas + of image View other images View other images at current zoom ratio. Display menus ( 26). Cancel zoom and return to...
... command dial can be used to control size of frame-rotate dial counterclockwise to zoom out, clockwise to zoom in to maximum of image Cancel zoom () Delete photo Protect photo Return to shooting mode Display menus Shutter release / Description Press button to display frame showing area currently zoomed in effect: To Use Change zoom ratio/ navigate to other areas + of image View other images View other images at current zoom ratio. Display menus ( 26). Cancel zoom and return to...
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...; Take the memory card to a developer or digital print center. If the printer supports DPOF ( 128), photographs can be printed without modification in P, S, A, and M modes, choose Direct Print for printing using Print Set ( 67). • Transfer the pictures using PictureProject and print them using Print Set ( 67) Select PTP in a printer equipped with a card slot (see the PictureProject Reference Manual, on the camera battery. If the center supports DPOF ( 128), photographs can be selected for Optimize image...
...; Take the memory card to a developer or digital print center. If the printer supports DPOF ( 128), photographs can be printed without modification in P, S, A, and M modes, choose Direct Print for printing using Print Set ( 67). • Transfer the pictures using PictureProject and print them using Print Set ( 67) Select PTP in a printer equipped with a card slot (see the PictureProject Reference Manual, on the camera battery. If the center supports DPOF ( 128), photographs can be selected for Optimize image...
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... through pictures. PictBridge menu will be selected for Printing NEF (RAW) photos and pictures created using the small picture option ( 66 displayed in the printer manual, press the multi selector up to 99). To deselect picture, press multi selec- Error Messages If the dialog shown at right is complete. Selecting Photographs for printing. 86) are Choose page size, border, and time stamp options as directed in the Print Selected menu...
... through pictures. PictBridge menu will be selected for Printing NEF (RAW) photos and pictures created using the small picture option ( 66 displayed in the printer manual, press the multi selector up to 99). To deselect picture, press multi selec- Error Messages If the dialog shown at right is complete. Selecting Photographs for printing. 86) are Choose page size, border, and time stamp options as directed in the Print Selected menu...
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... be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder. Setup Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Dust Ref Photo Acquire reference data for more information, see the Nikon Capture 4 User's Manual). 1 Highlight Yes and press the multi selector to the right. To cancel the operation and return to in Nikon Capture 4 version 4.3 or later (available separately; in manual focus mode, set to the setup menu, press the button. 2 With the lens ten...
... be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder. Setup Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Dust Ref Photo Acquire reference data for more information, see the Nikon Capture 4 User's Manual). 1 Highlight Yes and press the multi selector to the right. To cancel the operation and return to in Nikon Capture 4 version 4.3 or later (available separately; in manual focus mode, set to the setup menu, press the button. 2 With the lens ten...
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... Lock 91 16 Flash Mode 92 17 Monitor Off 92 18 Meter Off 93 19 Self-Timer 96 20 Remote 90 90 38, 90 98 99 99 100 100 100 100 R: Menu Reset Select Reset to restore all Custom Settings (including those that are used to customize camera settings to their default values. Option R Menu Reset 1 Beep 2 Autofocus 3 AF-Area Mode Option 87 4 No SD Card? 88 5 Image Review 88 6 Flash...
... Lock 91 16 Flash Mode 92 17 Monitor Off 92 18 Meter Off 93 19 Self-Timer 96 20 Remote 90 90 38, 90 98 99 99 100 100 100 100 R: Menu Reset Select Reset to restore all Custom Settings (including those that are used to customize camera settings to their default values. Option R Menu Reset 1 Beep 2 Autofocus 3 AF-Area Mode Option 87 4 No SD Card? 88 5 Image Review 88 6 Flash...
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.... Technical Notes-Camera Settings 101 Technical Notes Camera Settings Available Settings and Defaults The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. NR ( 78) Image Quality ( 31)1 Image Size ( 32)1 White Balance ( 49)1 ✔✔✔✔ ISO ( 39)1 ✔2 ✔2 ✔2 ✔2 ✔2 ✔2 ✔2 Shooting mode ( 21)1 Flexible program ( 42)1 ✔ Autoexposure lock ( 97)1 Exposure compensation ( 47)1 ✔✔✔ Flash sync mode ( 36)1 ✔...
.... Technical Notes-Camera Settings 101 Technical Notes Camera Settings Available Settings and Defaults The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. NR ( 78) Image Quality ( 31)1 Image Size ( 32)1 White Balance ( 49)1 ✔✔✔✔ ISO ( 39)1 ✔2 ✔2 ✔2 ✔2 ✔2 ✔2 ✔2 Shooting mode ( 21)1 Flexible program ( 42)1 ✔ Autoexposure lock ( 97)1 Exposure compensation ( 47)1 ✔✔✔ Flash sync mode ( 36)1 ✔...
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... data not recorded to the correct date and time ( 68). Problem Solution Camera takes time to the card Reset switch 120 will not be changed. In most column for more information. If the problem persists, press the reset switch (see right) and then reset the camera clock to the memory card at highest f/-number. 7 • Memory card is locked. 11 • Memory card is full. 14 • Flash is dark. longer monitor off or meter of focus. • Adjust view...
... data not recorded to the correct date and time ( 68). Problem Solution Camera takes time to the card Reset switch 120 will not be changed. In most column for more information. If the problem persists, press the reset switch (see right) and then reset the camera clock to the memory card at highest f/-number. 7 • Memory card is locked. 11 • Memory card is full. 14 • Flash is dark. longer monitor off or meter of focus. • Adjust view...
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... setting other than from shot to P, S, or A. 47 Continuous shooting ends unex- •P, S, A, and M modes: lower flash. 37 pectedly. • Turn bracketing off. 93 RAW image is not correct. Auto for will Playback Fldr. Note that automatically be selected white balance. as Image was taken with D50. 81 White balance bracketing unavail- via direct Set USB to PTP. 59 71 Date of NEF+JPEG playback. Problem Solution Can not measure white balance. not displayed...
... setting other than from shot to P, S, or A. 47 Continuous shooting ends unex- •P, S, A, and M modes: lower flash. 37 pectedly. • Turn bracketing off. 93 RAW image is not correct. Auto for will Playback Fldr. Note that automatically be selected white balance. as Image was taken with D50. 81 White balance bracketing unavail- via direct Set USB to PTP. 59 71 Date of NEF+JPEG playback. Problem Solution Can not measure white balance. not displayed...
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...) centered on active focus area Range (ISO 100 equivalent, 0 - 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering) f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) 2 - 20 EV (spot metering) Exposure meter coupling CPU coupling Exposure control Operating mode Digital Vari-Program ( auto, portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait), programmed auto (P) with closest subject priority Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo...
...) centered on active focus area Range (ISO 100 equivalent, 0 - 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering) f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) 2 - 20 EV (spot metering) Exposure meter coupling CPU coupling Exposure control Operating mode Digital Vari-Program ( auto, portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait), programmed auto (P) with closest subject priority Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo...
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... USB 2.0 Hi-speed Tripod socket ¼˝ (ISO) Firmware upgrades Firmware can be held liable for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at any mistakes that this manual at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described this manual may result from any time and without battery, memory card, or body cap Operating...
... USB 2.0 Hi-speed Tripod socket ¼˝ (ISO) Firmware upgrades Firmware can be held liable for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at any mistakes that this manual at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described this manual may result from any time and without battery, memory card, or body cap Operating...
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... File No. See Mode shooting mode bracketing, 93-94 Advanced Wireless Lighting, 110 Contrast. Flash Color Information Com- Auto- See Custom Settings Flash Level, 90 AF Area Illm, 91 CSM/Setup Menu, 69 Flash Mode, 99 AF-Area Mode, 89 D Flash-ready indicator, 18 AF Assist, 90 Date. Manual focus Technical Notes-Index Autofocus, 33, 88, 89 selected images, 84 Focus area (focus brackets), 33 AF-A, 88 single-frame playback, 24 Focus lock, 34 AF-C, 88 Digital Print Order Format, Focus mode...
... File No. See Mode shooting mode bracketing, 93-94 Advanced Wireless Lighting, 110 Contrast. Flash Color Information Com- Auto- See Custom Settings Flash Level, 90 AF Area Illm, 91 CSM/Setup Menu, 69 Flash Mode, 99 AF-Area Mode, 89 D Flash-ready indicator, 18 AF Assist, 90 Date. Manual focus Technical Notes-Index Autofocus, 33, 88, 89 selected images, 84 Focus area (focus brackets), 33 AF-A, 88 single-frame playback, 24 Focus lock, 34 AF-C, 88 Digital Print Order Format, Focus mode...
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... G or D, 105-108 Long time-exposures, 45-46 Long Exp. See Image Size; See Memory card Meter Off, 100 Secure Digital. See Shooting mode Size. See White balance, preset Predictive focus tracking, 129 Printing photographs, 62-67 Print Set, 67 Protecting images, 56 PTP, 59, 63 71 M M. Single-frame playback, 51-53 Single-frame shooting. See Color Mode T Television, 58, 69 Time. ISO Control, 91 O i-TTL flash control, 109-110, Optimize Image, 48, 76 127 P J P. See...
... G or D, 105-108 Long time-exposures, 45-46 Long Exp. See Image Size; See Memory card Meter Off, 100 Secure Digital. See Shooting mode Size. See White balance, preset Predictive focus tracking, 129 Printing photographs, 62-67 Print Set, 67 Protecting images, 56 PTP, 59, 63 71 M M. Single-frame playback, 51-53 Single-frame shooting. See Color Mode T Television, 58, 69 Time. ISO Control, 91 O i-TTL flash control, 109-110, Optimize Image, 48, 76 127 P J P. See...
