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... Play with exposure and explore the creative possibilities of some of camera parts and ready the camera for a complete description of all aspects of camera operation Introduction (pages 1-13) Learn the names of the camera's more advanced settings. These chapters cover all you need to ...on shooting and playback options. Reference: More on Playback (pages 51-67) Learn more information on Custom Settings and on camera specifications, accessories, and troubleshooting. Tutorial: Photography and Playback (pages 14-24) The basic operations involved in order from easy to a ...
... Play with exposure and explore the creative possibilities of some of camera parts and ready the camera for a complete description of all aspects of camera operation Introduction (pages 1-13) Learn the names of the camera's more advanced settings. These chapters cover all you need to ...on shooting and playback options. Reference: More on Playback (pages 51-67) Learn more information on Custom Settings and on camera specifications, accessories, and troubleshooting. Tutorial: Photography and Playback (pages 14-24) The basic operations involved in order from easy to a ...
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... ...84 Playback Fldr 84 Rotate Tall ...84 Slide Show ...85 Print Set ...86 Small Picture 86 Custom Settings 87 Technical Notes 101 Camera Settings 101 Optional Accessories 104 Caring for the Camera 115 Troubleshooting 120 Appendix ...126 Specifications 129 Index ...136 A two-button reset (page 50) and Custom Setting R (Menu Reset...
... ...84 Playback Fldr 84 Rotate Tall ...84 Slide Show ...85 Print Set ...86 Small Picture 86 Custom Settings 87 Technical Notes 101 Camera Settings 101 Optional Accessories 104 Caring for the Camera 115 Troubleshooting 120 Appendix ...126 Specifications 129 Index ...136 A two-button reset (page 50) and Custom Setting R (Menu Reset...
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... this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body Accessory shoe: 109 Control panel: 4 AF-assist ...exposure compensation) button: 47 [ Aperture button: 45] [Flash compensation: 38] Accessory shoe cover: 109 Built-in flash: 109 (flash sync mode) button: 18, 36 [ Flash compensation: 38] Mode dial: 6 Eyelet for camera strap: 7 Infrared receiver: 28 Lens release button: 7 Power switch: 14 Shutter...
... this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body Accessory shoe: 109 Control panel: 4 AF-assist ...exposure compensation) button: 47 [ Aperture button: 45] [Flash compensation: 38] Accessory shoe cover: 109 Built-in flash: 109 (flash sync mode) button: 18, 36 [ Flash compensation: 38] Mode dial: 6 Eyelet for camera strap: 7 Infrared receiver: 28 Lens release button: 7 Power switch: 14 Shutter...
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... command dial. Lowering the Built-in Flash To save battery power when the flash is taken. See "Optional Accessories" ( 108) for information on the preceding page. Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) See "Optional Accessories" for details. Reference-Flash Sync Mode Using the Built-in Flash , , , , and modes: Choose the flash sync...
... command dial. Lowering the Built-in Flash To save battery power when the flash is taken. See "Optional Accessories" ( 108) for information on the preceding page. Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) See "Optional Accessories" for details. Reference-Flash Sync Mode Using the Built-in Flash , , , , and modes: Choose the flash sync...
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... BKT SET can not be used in which little time is available for best results. See "Optional Accessories" ( 105). Mode Description P Programmed auto Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for best results. S Shutter-priority auto User chooses shutter speed; Use to... varying degrees of 40 photographs ( 93). Reference-P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M Modes When using AE lock ( 97). camera selects shutter speed for optimal exposure. Advanced Settings 11: EV Step controls the size of the increments for long time-exposures. Set shutter speed to...
... BKT SET can not be used in which little time is available for best results. See "Optional Accessories" ( 105). Mode Description P Programmed auto Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for best results. S Shutter-priority auto User chooses shutter speed; Use to... varying degrees of 40 photographs ( 93). Reference-P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M Modes When using AE lock ( 97). camera selects shutter speed for optimal exposure. Advanced Settings 11: EV Step controls the size of the increments for long time-exposures. Set shutter speed to...
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... YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. The following types of digital photography. Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of accessories available for use with your Nikon digital camera are available for the D50: Flash units (Speedlights) ML-L3 remote control Viewfinder accessories Lenses Batteries Software Filters AC adapters Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certi...
... YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. The following types of digital photography. Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of accessories available for use with your Nikon digital camera are available for the D50: Flash units (Speedlights) ML-L3 remote control Viewfinder accessories Lenses Batteries Software Filters AC adapters Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certi...
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..., meaning that the diagonal picture angle of the D50. Type G lenses have no aperture ring and are marked with the D50 (note that of a 35-mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Calculating Picture Angle The size of CPU contacts. ...Type D lenses are indicated by a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that IX ...
..., meaning that the diagonal picture angle of the D50. Type G lenses have no aperture ring and are marked with the D50 (note that of a 35-mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Calculating Picture Angle The size of CPU contacts. ...Type D lenses are indicated by a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that IX ...
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...when shifting and/or be used (see following lenses can be used with the D50: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering M (with all AF- CPU lenses1 Non-CPU lenses10 Technical Notes-Optional Accessories The following page). PN-11) - ✔ 9 ✔ - ... ✔ ✔ 3 PC-Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.8D 4 - ✔ 5 3 AF-S/AF-I Nikkor lenses and with DVP, AF electronic M P, S, M , , Lens/accessory range finder) A Type G or D AF Nikkor2; PC-Nikkor - ✔ 5 ✔ ✔ 11 - PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment13 - ✔ 9 ✔ -...
...when shifting and/or be used (see following lenses can be used with the D50: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering M (with all AF- CPU lenses1 Non-CPU lenses10 Technical Notes-Optional Accessories The following page). PN-11) - ✔ 9 ✔ - ... ✔ ✔ 3 PC-Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.8D 4 - ✔ 5 3 AF-S/AF-I Nikkor lenses and with DVP, AF electronic M P, S, M , , Lens/accessory range finder) A Type G or D AF Nikkor2; PC-Nikkor - ✔ 5 ✔ ✔ 11 - PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment13 - ✔ 9 ✔ -...
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...disabled. If another mode is selected when a non-CPU lens is not available with the D50: • TC-16A AF Teleconverter • 200-600 mm f/9.5 (serial numbers • Non-AI lenses 280001-300490) • Lenses that the camera may block the AF-assist illuminator at ranges under 1 m (3´3˝). AF-Assist ... f/4.5-5.6D • AF-S VR ED 200-400 mm f/4G • AF-S VR 200 mm f/2G • AF-S VR 300 mm f/2.8G Technical Notes-Optional Accessories 107 luminator is blocked. • AF Micro ED 200 mm f/4D • AF ED 24-85 mm f/2.8-4D • AF-S ED 17-35 mm f/2.8D...
...disabled. If another mode is selected when a non-CPU lens is not available with the D50: • TC-16A AF Teleconverter • 200-600 mm f/9.5 (serial numbers • Non-AI lenses 280001-300490) • Lenses that the camera may block the AF-assist illuminator at ranges under 1 m (3´3˝). AF-Assist ... f/4.5-5.6D • AF-S VR ED 200-400 mm f/4G • AF-S VR 200 mm f/2G • AF-S VR 300 mm f/2.8G Technical Notes-Optional Accessories 107 luminator is blocked. • AF Micro ED 200 mm f/4D • AF ED 24-85 mm f/2.8-4D • AF-S ED 17-35 mm f/2.8D...
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...´1˝ 2.5 m/8´2˝ 0.6 m/2´ 1.0 m/3´3˝ 0.6 m/2´ Red-Eye Reduction Some lenses may interfere with a focal length of 18-300 mm. Technical Notes-Optional Accessories 108
...´1˝ 2.5 m/8´2˝ 0.6 m/2´ 1.0 m/3´3˝ 0.6 m/2´ Red-Eye Reduction Some lenses may interfere with a focal length of 18-300 mm. Technical Notes-Optional Accessories 108
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.../138 respectively (m/ft, 35-mm zoom head position, ISO 200, 20 °C/ 68 °F; The AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter An AS-15 accessory shoe adapter (available separately) can be mounted on the camera without a sync cable. GNs at ISO 100 are 38/125 and 30/98 respectively). The built-in wide... SB-800, 600, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, 23, 22S, and 29S to be used for more information. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not listed in the dark. The Accessory Shoe The D50 is equipped with a compatible Speedlight such as the SB-800 and SB-600. Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) When used . SB-800...
.../138 respectively (m/ft, 35-mm zoom head position, ISO 200, 20 °C/ 68 °F; The AS-15 Accessory Shoe Adapter An AS-15 accessory shoe adapter (available separately) can be mounted on the camera without a sync cable. GNs at ISO 100 are 38/125 and 30/98 respectively). The built-in wide... SB-800, 600, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, 23, 22S, and 29S to be used for more information. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not listed in the dark. The Accessory Shoe The D50 is equipped with a compatible Speedlight such as the SB-800 and SB-600. Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) When used . SB-800...
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...) 1 Available only with CPU lenses (IX Nikkor lenses 5 Adjusted automatically according to select flash mode. Flash for Digital SLR is used when spot is used . Technical Notes-Optional Accessories 110 Otherwise, i-TTL Balanced Fill- selected with non-CPU lenses. excluded). 4 Available only with lens aperture ring. setting...adjusted manually to match aperture metering is used. 6 Available with CPU AF lenses only (IX Nikkor lenses 3 Use Speedlight controls to camera aperture excluded). When non-CPU lens 2 Standard i-TTL Flash for Digital SLR is selected.
...) 1 Available only with CPU lenses (IX Nikkor lenses 5 Adjusted automatically according to select flash mode. Flash for Digital SLR is used when spot is used . Technical Notes-Optional Accessories 110 Otherwise, i-TTL Balanced Fill- selected with non-CPU lenses. excluded). 4 Available only with lens aperture ring. setting...adjusted manually to match aperture metering is used. 6 Available with CPU AF lenses only (IX Nikkor lenses 3 Use Speedlight controls to camera aperture excluded). When non-CPU lens 2 Standard i-TTL Flash for Digital SLR is selected.
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... mm, or 70-180 mm). Auto slow sync becomes slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, and front-curtain sync. Technical Notes-Optional Accessories , , , , , , and Modes When an optional Speedlight is attached in non-TTL auto and manual modes. Red-eye reduction can also be taken. Set ... sync ✔ ✔ SB-30, SB-271, SB22S, SB-22, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15 1 When an SB-27 is mounted on the D50, the flash mode is automatically set to TTL, the camera shutter-release button will change to front-curtain sync. The following Speedlights can be disabled.
... mm, or 70-180 mm). Auto slow sync becomes slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, and front-curtain sync. Technical Notes-Optional Accessories , , , , , , and Modes When an optional Speedlight is attached in non-TTL auto and manual modes. Red-eye reduction can also be taken. Set ... sync ✔ ✔ SB-30, SB-271, SB22S, SB-22, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15 1 When an SB-27 is mounted on the D50, the flash mode is automatically set to TTL, the camera shutter-release button will change to front-curtain sync. The following Speedlights can be disabled.
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The D50 is available at all sensitivity (ISO equivalency) settings. The shutter will synchronize with CPU lenses. If the maximum aperture of the lens. In i-TTL mode, use other Speedlights, AF-assist illumination is the maximum aperture of the lens is mounted on the camera ( ...monitor. We recommend that listed above, the maximum value for aperture is performed using i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR. Technical Notes-Optional Accessories 112 If the Speedlight supports the Creative Lighting System, refer to the section on Optional Speedlights Refer to sensitivity (...
The D50 is available at all sensitivity (ISO equivalency) settings. The shutter will synchronize with CPU lenses. If the maximum aperture of the lens. In i-TTL mode, use other Speedlights, AF-assist illumination is the maximum aperture of the lens is mounted on the camera ( ...monitor. We recommend that listed above, the maximum value for aperture is performed using i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR. Technical Notes-Optional Accessories 112 If the Speedlight supports the Creative Lighting System, refer to the section on Optional Speedlights Refer to sensitivity (...
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.... The charger can be viewed from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. Other Accessories At the time of -5, -4, -3, -2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m-1. Batteries/ ♦EN-EL3 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: Additional EN-EL3 batteries are available with a twelve-volt cable for the D50. teries for the F5 camera (with MC-E1), MN-15 batteries for the F100...
.... The charger can be viewed from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. Other Accessories At the time of -5, -4, -3, -2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m-1. Batteries/ ♦EN-EL3 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: Additional EN-EL3 batteries are available with a twelve-volt cable for the D50. teries for the F5 camera (with MC-E1), MN-15 batteries for the F100...
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... to a computer. Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Memory Cards • Format memory cards in the camera before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off before first use of card. other formats. Filters Software • Nikon filters can be used to capture...;, use . • Turn the power off , or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are recommended for use in the D50: SanDisk Toshiba Panasonic 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB 64 MB, ...
... to a computer. Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Memory Cards • Format memory cards in the camera before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off before first use of card. other formats. Filters Software • Nikon filters can be used to capture...;, use . • Turn the power off , or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are recommended for use in the D50: SanDisk Toshiba Panasonic 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB 64 MB, ...
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...-Caring for the Camera Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D50 is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Dirt that can only be included when the camera is used with the camera, such as the bristles could damage the filter. Replace the lens or body cap. Any accessories regularly used professionally. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by...
...-Caring for the Camera Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D50 is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Dirt that can only be included when the camera is used with the camera, such as the bristles could damage the filter. Replace the lens or body cap. Any accessories regularly used professionally. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by...
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...189; EV Accessory shoe Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock Nikon Creative Supports Flash Color Information Communication and FV Lighting System lock with built-in Speedlight: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, or standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR (spot metering)... •SB-800 or 600: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, or standard i-TTL flash for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ...
...189; EV Accessory shoe Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock Nikon Creative Supports Flash Color Information Communication and FV Lighting System lock with built-in Speedlight: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, or standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR (spot metering)... •SB-800 or 600: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, or standard i-TTL flash for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ...