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...to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Take Test Shots Before taking the camera with you lose this manual, or have the low-pass... cap. The D50, however, is functioning normally. Nikon will not be available from the Nikon representative in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit...www.europe-nikon.com/support • For users in your area. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may adhere to -date with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are removed ...
...to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Take Test Shots Before taking the camera with you lose this manual, or have the low-pass... cap. The D50, however, is functioning normally. Nikon will not be available from the Nikon representative in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit...www.europe-nikon.com/support • For users in your area. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may adhere to -date with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are removed ...
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... product also includes the manuals listed below. The documentation for illustrative purposes. This icon marks settings that should be adjusted using the camera. Please be fine-tuned 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 interchangeable lenses.
... product also includes the manuals listed below. The documentation for illustrative purposes. This icon marks settings that should be adjusted using the camera. Please be fine-tuned 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 interchangeable lenses.
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... Attach the strap as shown below. 7 Remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when the lens is removed. 1 Turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. Being careful not to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with an aperture...highest f/-number). Aperture Ring If the lens is off and remove the body cap. Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is equipped with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount. Introduction-First Steps First Steps Attaching a Lens Care should be taken to ...
... Attach the strap as shown below. 7 Remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when the lens is removed. 1 Turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. Being careful not to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with an aperture...highest f/-number). Aperture Ring If the lens is off and remove the body cap. Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is equipped with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount. Introduction-First Steps First Steps Attaching a Lens Care should be taken to ...
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... in the active focus area, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the camera body. 35 Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus. Reference-Manual Focus Manual Focus ...or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used : Focus-mode selector ➤ Lens focus ring Manual focus is available for details. With lenses that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manually. See the documentation provided with the lens set the focus-mode selector to M or M/A. To focus...
... in the active focus area, press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the camera body. 35 Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus. Reference-Manual Focus Manual Focus ...or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used : Focus-mode selector ➤ Lens focus ring Manual focus is available for details. With lenses that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manually. See the documentation provided with the lens set the focus-mode selector to M or M/A. To focus...
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... flash has a minimum range of 60 cm (2´), and can be used in Flash Use with lenses with non-CPU lenses is 200 mm) and remove lens hoods to protect the flash. Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) See "Optional Accessories" for details. Choosing a Flash... Accessories" ( 108) for information on the preceding page. If the flash is pressed. See the Appendix for information on the type of macro zoom lenses. After the built-in Speedlight ( 127). P, S, A, and M modes: Press the button to adjust sensitivity for several consecutive shots, the shutter release may ...
... flash has a minimum range of 60 cm (2´), and can be used in Flash Use with lenses with non-CPU lenses is 200 mm) and remove lens hoods to protect the flash. Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) See "Optional Accessories" for details. Choosing a Flash... Accessories" ( 108) for information on the preceding page. If the flash is pressed. See the Appendix for information on the type of macro zoom lenses. After the built-in Speedlight ( 127). P, S, A, and M modes: Press the button to adjust sensitivity for several consecutive shots, the shutter release may ...
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...shutter speed, aperture, and white balance. Lower sensitivity or use flash. Exposure can not be locked using AE lock ( 97). Non-CPU lenses can only be used in mode M, when aperture can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring ... time is available for shutter speed and aperture ( 92). 12: BKT SET can be used . Subject too dark. Mode Description P Programmed auto Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for long time-exposures. If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, one of the increments for adjusting...
...shutter speed, aperture, and white balance. Lower sensitivity or use flash. Exposure can not be locked using AE lock ( 97). Non-CPU lenses can only be used in mode M, when aperture can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring ... time is available for shutter speed and aperture ( 92). 12: BKT SET can be used . Subject too dark. Mode Description P Programmed auto Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for long time-exposures. If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, one of the increments for adjusting...
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... reference images are recorded: Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90 ° Camera rotated 90 ° clockwise counter-clockwise * In continuous mode ( 21), orientation recorded for other photographs taken with CPU lenses. The same reference image can not be rotated ...automatically during playback ( 84) or when viewed in PictureProject or Nikon Capture 4 version 4.3 or later (available separately). * The following orientations are viewed on camera orientation, allowing them to...
... reference images are recorded: Landscape (wide) orientation Camera rotated 90 ° Camera rotated 90 ° clockwise counter-clockwise * In continuous mode ( 21), orientation recorded for other photographs taken with CPU lenses. The same reference image can not be rotated ...automatically during playback ( 84) or when viewed in PictureProject or Nikon Capture 4 version 4.3 or later (available separately). * The following orientations are viewed on camera orientation, allowing them to...
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... area). Produces natural-looking results in almost any situation. Setup Custom Settings Metering Metering is much brighter or darker. Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center. Ensures that main subject will set exposure using the full range of... Center- If a type G and D lens is used with CPU lenses only. Camera meters active focus area only (if Closest Subjct is selected, the camera will be correctly exposed, even when background is available with other CPU lenses. 96 Color matrix metering II is used when matrix metering is selected Spot...
... area). Produces natural-looking results in almost any situation. Setup Custom Settings Metering Metering is much brighter or darker. Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center. Ensures that main subject will set exposure using the full range of... Center- If a type G and D lens is used with CPU lenses only. Camera meters active focus area only (if Closest Subjct is selected, the camera will be correctly exposed, even when background is available with other CPU lenses. 96 Color matrix metering II is used when matrix metering is selected Spot...
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Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of accessories available for broadening the scope of accessory 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 certifi...
Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of accessories available for broadening the scope of accessory 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 certifi...
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... with a "G" on the lens barrel. CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Calculating Picture Angle The size of a 35-mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. Type D lenses are indicated by the D50, in con- CPU lenses can not be identified by the presence of the area exposed by a "D."
... with a "G" on the lens barrel. CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Calculating Picture Angle The size of a 35-mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. Type D lenses are indicated by the D50, in con- CPU lenses can not be identified by the presence of the area exposed by a "D."
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... area. zontal orientation once attached). 106 PN-11) - ✔ 9 ✔ - ✔11 - 1 IX Nikkor lenses can not be used with the D50: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering M (with all AF- tilting the lens, or when an aperture other than 1/125 s, but... camera exposure meter 6 Compatible with AF-I Teleconverter6 ✔ 7 ✔ 7 3 Other AF Nikkor (except lenses for F3AF) ✔8 ✔8 3 AI-P Nikkor - ...
... area. zontal orientation once attached). 106 PN-11) - ✔ 9 ✔ - ✔11 - 1 IX Nikkor lenses can not be used with the D50: Camera setting Focus Mode Metering M (with all AF- tilting the lens, or when an aperture other than 1/125 s, but... camera exposure meter 6 Compatible with AF-I Teleconverter6 ✔ 7 ✔ 7 3 Other AF Nikkor (except lenses for F3AF) ✔8 ✔8 3 AI-P Nikkor - ...
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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˝). Aperture... but only in mode M. Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the following lenses may not be able to focus using the lens aperture ring and the camera exposure meter and TTL flash control can be used ...
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˝). Aperture... but only in mode M. Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the following lenses may not be able to focus using the lens aperture ring and the camera exposure meter and TTL flash control can be used ...
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Using the Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be unable to light the entire subject if the following lenses are not used with any CPU lens with red-eye reduction by preventing the subject from seeing the AF-assist illuminator. Technical Notes-Optional Accessories ...; 1.0 m/3´3˝ 0.6 m/2´ 0.8 m/2´7˝ 0.6 m/2´ 3.0 m/9´10˝ 1.0 m/3´3˝ 0.6 m/2´ 4.0 m/13´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.
Using the Built-in Flash The built-in flash can be unable to light the entire subject if the following lenses are not used with any CPU lens with red-eye reduction by preventing the subject from seeing the AF-assist illuminator. Technical Notes-Optional Accessories ...; 1.0 m/3´3˝ 0.6 m/2´ 0.8 m/2´7˝ 0.6 m/2´ 3.0 m/9´10˝ 1.0 m/3´3˝ 0.6 m/2´ 4.0 m/13´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.
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...only with lens aperture ring. setting when CPU lens is used. 6 Available with CPU AF lenses only (IX Nikkor lenses 3 Use Speedlight controls to select flash mode. Flash for Digital SLR is used. Technical Notes-Optional Accessories 110 The following features are available with SB-800 and...; 3 ✔ 5 SB-800 (Advanced Wireless Lighting) ✔ ✔ ✔ 4 SB-600 ✔ 2 3 SB-600 (Advanced Wireless Lighting) 1 Available only with CPU lenses (IX Nikkor lenses 5 Adjusted automatically according to camera aperture excluded). Otherwise, i-TTL Balanced Fill-
...only with lens aperture ring. setting when CPU lens is used. 6 Available with CPU AF lenses only (IX Nikkor lenses 3 Use Speedlight controls to select flash mode. Flash for Digital SLR is used. Technical Notes-Optional Accessories 110 The following features are available with SB-800 and...; 3 ✔ 5 SB-800 (Advanced Wireless Lighting) ✔ ✔ ✔ 4 SB-600 ✔ 2 3 SB-600 (Advanced Wireless Lighting) 1 Available only with CPU lenses (IX Nikkor lenses 5 Adjusted automatically according to camera aperture excluded). Otherwise, i-TTL Balanced Fill-
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...; Repeating flash ✔ - Auto with red-eye reduction becomes red-eye reduction. • and modes: Front-curtain sync is only available with AF-Micro lenses (60 mm, 105 mm, 200 mm, or 70-180 mm). Red-eye reduction can also be taken. eye reduction, and off or auto front-curtain...-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 lock and no photographs can be used in and modes, the flash fires whenever...
...; Repeating flash ✔ - Auto with red-eye reduction becomes red-eye reduction. • and modes: Front-curtain sync is only available with AF-Micro lenses (60 mm, 105 mm, 200 mm, or 70-180 mm). Red-eye reduction can also be taken. eye reduction, and off or auto front-curtain...-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 lock and no photographs can be used in and modes, the flash fires whenever...
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..., correct exposure may produce incorrect exposure. When an SB-800 or SB-600 is used for about three seconds after a photograph is taken with CPU lenses. With other panels such as diffusion panels, as shown below: Mode P, , , , , , Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent of 200 400 800 1600 4 4.8... section on the camera ( 34). i-TTL and Auto Aperture (AA) flash control are performed by half an f/-stop. In i-TTL mode, use other Speedlights, AF-assist illumination is stopped down by the optional Speedlight. The D50 is not included in the "digital SLR" category in sensitivity...
..., correct exposure may produce incorrect exposure. When an SB-800 or SB-600 is used for about three seconds after a photograph is taken with CPU lenses. With other panels such as diffusion panels, as shown below: Mode P, , , , , , Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent of 200 400 800 1600 4 4.8... section on the camera ( 34). i-TTL and Auto Aperture (AA) flash control are performed by half an f/-stop. In i-TTL mode, use other Speedlights, AF-assist illumination is stopped down by the optional Speedlight. The D50 is not included in the "digital SLR" category in sensitivity...
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...angle to the viewfinder eyepiece, allowing the image in the center of the viewfinder for close-up photography, copying, telephoto lenses, and other tasks that the desired focus can be achieved. ♦DG-2 Magnifier: Magnify the scene displayed in the view- ...the time of writing, the following accessories were available for details. Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for the D50. teries for the F5 camera (with MC-E1), MN-15 batteries for the F100 camera (with a twelve-volt cable for added precision. Body caps ♦BF-1A Body Cap...
...angle to the viewfinder eyepiece, allowing the image in the center of the viewfinder for close-up photography, copying, telephoto lenses, and other tasks that the desired focus can be achieved. ♦DG-2 Magnifier: Magnify the scene displayed in the view- ...the time of writing, the following accessories were available for details. Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for the D50. teries for the F5 camera (with MC-E1), MN-15 batteries for the F100 camera (with a twelve-volt cable for added precision. Body caps ♦BF-1A Body Cap...
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... not use a blower-brush, as lenses or optional Speedlights, should you choose to five years (note that filter be inspected by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Nikon recommends that the camera be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Replace the lens or...precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that fees apply to the down position and the shutter curtain will return to these services). Technical Notes-Caring for the Camera Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D50 is extremely delicate and easily damaged. ...
... not use a blower-brush, as lenses or optional Speedlights, should you choose to five years (note that filter be inspected by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Nikon recommends that the camera be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Replace the lens or...precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that fees apply to the down position and the shutter curtain will return to these services). Technical Notes-Caring for the Camera Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D50 is extremely delicate and easily damaged. ...
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...to subject status • Manual focus (M) 129 auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); Specifications Type Single-lens reflex digital camera with AF coupling and AF contacts) Compatible lenses* Type G or D AF Nikkor Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.8D Other AF Nikkor† AI-P Nikkor Non-CPU All functions supported... (AF-S); total pixels: 6.24 million • 3008 × 2000 (Large) • 2256 × 1496 (Medium) • 1504 × 1000 (Small) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with interchangeable lenses Effective pixels 6.1 million CCD Image size (pixels) 23.7 × 15.6 mm;
...to subject status • Manual focus (M) 129 auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); Specifications Type Single-lens reflex digital camera with AF coupling and AF contacts) Compatible lenses* Type G or D AF Nikkor Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.8D Other AF Nikkor† AI-P Nikkor Non-CPU All functions supported... (AF-S); total pixels: 6.24 million • 3008 × 2000 (Large) • 2256 × 1496 (Medium) • 1504 × 1000 (Small) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with interchangeable lenses Effective pixels 6.1 million CCD Image size (pixels) 23.7 × 15.6 mm;
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...range AF-area mode Focus lock TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (range ...°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 to 8-mm circle in increments of 75%... Metering Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering Matrix 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); manual (M) Exposure compensation -5 - +5 EV in increments of 1/ 3 or ½ EV Bracketing Exposure and/or...
...range AF-area mode Focus lock TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (range ...°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 to 8-mm circle in increments of 75%... Metering Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering Matrix 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); manual (M) Exposure compensation -5 - +5 EV in increments of 1/ 3 or ½ EV Bracketing Exposure and/or...