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...-and-shoot" photography Read these chapters for a complete description of all aspects of camera operation Introduction (pages 1-13) Learn the names of camera parts and ready the camera for more information on Custom Settings and on Photography (pages 30-50) Play with...and explore the creative possibilities of some of the camera's more about camera playback, transferring photographs to advanced. Setup: Shooting, Playback, and Custom Settings (pages 76-100) Read this chapter for use. Reference: More on camera specifications, accessories, and troubleshooting. Technical...
...-and-shoot" photography Read these chapters for a complete description of all aspects of camera operation Introduction (pages 1-13) Learn the names of camera parts and ready the camera for more information on Custom Settings and on Photography (pages 30-50) Play with...and explore the creative possibilities of some of the camera's more about camera playback, transferring photographs to advanced. Setup: Shooting, Playback, and Custom Settings (pages 76-100) Read this chapter for use. Reference: More on camera specifications, accessories, and troubleshooting. Technical...
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Introduction Tutorial Photography and Playback Reference More on Photography More on Playback Setup Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Playback Options: The Playback Menu Custom Settings: The Custom Settings Menu Technical Notes i
Introduction Tutorial Photography and Playback Reference More on Photography More on Playback Setup Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Playback Options: The Playback Menu Custom Settings: The Custom Settings Menu Technical Notes i
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... warnings, information that could cause permanent visual impairment. Do not place strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in injury. In the event of malfunction Should you are indicated by...could result in strangulation. Continued operation could result in explosion or fire. The consequences that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury. Should the product break open as this equipment. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use ...
... warnings, information that could cause permanent visual impairment. Do not place strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in injury. In the event of malfunction Should you are indicated by...could result in strangulation. Continued operation could result in explosion or fire. The consequences that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury. Should the product break open as this equipment. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use ...
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... the product, be sure to maintain compliance with product regulations. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. • Discontinue use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period, the battery may become hot. or store with metal objects such as discoloration...
... the product, be sure to maintain compliance with product regulations. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. • Discontinue use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period, the battery may become hot. or store with metal objects such as discoloration...
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..., movies, and photographs is governed by law from being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other documentation provided with copyright notices the government is - v tered trademarks of the SD Card... Association. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by • Comply with your Nikon...
..., movies, and photographs is governed by law from being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other documentation provided with copyright notices the government is - v tered trademarks of the SD Card... Association. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by • Comply with your Nikon...
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... Introduction...1 Getting to Know the Camera 2 First Steps ...7 Attaching 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 ...
... Introduction...1 Getting to Know the Camera 2 First Steps ...7 Attaching 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 ...
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...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; Viewing Photographs on a Computer 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 ...
...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; Viewing Photographs on a Computer 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 ...
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...camera when no lens is functioning normally. Should foreign matter find its way onto the low-pass filter, clean the low-pass filter as instructed on digital imaging and photography. Life-Long Learning As part of foreign matter on the Low-Pass Filter Nikon...lter can be ordered, for a fee, from any authorized Nikon service representative. Photographs affected by authorized Nikon service personnel. Take Test Shots Before taking the camera with the low-pass filter during production and shipping. The D50, however, is available on-line at weddings or before taking...
...camera when no lens is functioning normally. Should foreign matter find its way onto the low-pass filter, clean the low-pass filter as instructed on digital imaging and photography. Life-Long Learning As part of foreign matter on the Low-Pass Filter Nikon...lter can be ordered, for a fee, from any authorized Nikon service representative. Photographs affected by authorized Nikon service personnel. Take Test Shots Before taking the camera with the low-pass filter during production and shipping. The D50, however, is available on-line at weddings or before taking...
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...Guide: The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking pictures with your purchase of a Nikon D50 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with the lens for illustrative purposes. This icon marks tips, additional information that can be read...manual, see the Quick Start Guide. To make it handy when using camera menus. This manual has been written to the camera. This icon marks settings that may be read before using the camera. This icon indicates that more information is used : This icon marks ...
...Guide: The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking pictures with your purchase of a Nikon D50 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with the lens for illustrative purposes. This icon marks tips, additional information that can be read...manual, see the Quick Start Guide. To make it handy when using camera menus. This manual has been written to the camera. This icon marks settings that may be read before using the camera. This icon indicates that more information is used : This icon marks ...
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...: 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-release Focus-mode selector: button: 17 15, 35 Connector cover USB connector: 60, 63... optional EH-5 AC adapter: 113 2 You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with...
...: 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-release Focus-mode selector: button: 17 15, 35 Connector cover USB connector: 60, 63... optional EH-5 AC adapter: 113 2 You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with...
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Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body (continued) Viewfinder eyepiece: 5, 13, 16 Viewfinder eyepiece cup: 13 (shooting mode) button: 21 [Reset button: 50] (playback) button: 24, 51 (...
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body (continued) Viewfinder eyepiece: 5, 13, 16 Viewfinder eyepiece cup: 13 (shooting mode) button: 21 [Reset button: 50] (playback) button: 24, 51 (...
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Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Control Panel 1 11 2 3 10 4 9 8 5 6 7 1 Shutter speed 40-45 8 Number of exposures remaining ... 14 Exposure compensation value ....... 47 Number of shots remaining Flash compensation value 38 ...
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Control Panel 1 11 2 3 10 4 9 8 5 6 7 1 Shutter speed 40-45 8 Number of exposures remaining ... 14 Exposure compensation value ....... 47 Number of shots remaining Flash compensation value 38 ...
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... turned off with a battery and memory card inserted, the number of exposures remaining will show 1.2 K). Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 3 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 14 15 16 17 1 Reference circle for center-weighted metering 96 2 Focus brackets (focus areas) .... 16, 33 3 "No memory card" ...
... turned off with a battery and memory card inserted, the number of exposures remaining will show 1.2 K). Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 3 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 14 15 16 17 1 Reference circle for center-weighted metering 96 2 Focus brackets (focus areas) .... 16, 33 3 "No memory card" ...
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P: Programmed auto ( 42) S: Shutter-priority auto ( 43) A: Aperture-priority auto ( 44) M: Manual ( 45) Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to Know the Camera The Mode Dial The D50 offers a choice of the following eleven shooting modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these modes for full control over...
P: Programmed auto ( 42) S: Shutter-priority auto ( 43) A: Aperture-priority auto ( 44) M: Manual ( 45) Point-and-Shoot Modes (Digital Vari-Programs) Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to Know the Camera The Mode Dial The D50 offers a choice of the following eleven shooting modes: Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes) Select these modes for full control over...
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...Attach the strap as shown below. 7 Being careful not to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping 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 press the lens-release button, rotate the lens...-clockwise until it clicks into place. 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 lens aligned with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number).
...Attach the strap as shown below. 7 Being careful not to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping 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 press the lens-release button, rotate the lens...-clockwise until it clicks into place. 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 lens aligned with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number).
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Close the battery chamber cover. Removing the Battery Turn the camera off , open the battery chamber cover. 2.2 Insert a fully charged battery as shown at right. Replace the terminal cover when the battery is off before removing the battery. Introduction-First Steps 2 Insert the battery 2.1 After confirming that the camera is not in use. 9
Close the battery chamber cover. Removing the Battery Turn the camera off , open the battery chamber cover. 2.2 Insert a fully charged battery as shown at right. Replace the terminal cover when the battery is off before removing the battery. Introduction-First Steps 2 Insert the battery 2.1 After confirming that the camera is not in use. 9
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... and Date ( 68) Selecting Date in the setup menu displays the menu shown in Step 1. Introduction-First Steps Basic Setup The first time the camera is turned on, the language selection dialog shown in Step 1 will be displayed in Step 4 and press the button to return to the setup menu...
... and Date ( 68) Selecting Date in the setup menu displays the menu shown in Step 1. Introduction-First Steps Basic Setup The first time the camera is turned on, the language selection dialog shown in Step 1 will be displayed in Step 4 and press the button to return to the setup menu...
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.... If the control panel shows the number of data. Introduction-First Steps Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on . Close the memory card slot cover. 1.3 Turn the camera on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Insert a memory card 1.1 Before inserting or removing memory... cards, turn the camera off and open the card slot cover. 1.2 Slide the memory card in as shown ...
.... If the control panel shows the number of data. Introduction-First Steps Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on . Close the memory card slot cover. 1.3 Turn the camera on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Insert a memory card 1.1 Before inserting or removing memory... cards, turn the camera off and open the card slot cover. 1.2 Slide the memory card in as shown ...
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... or remove battery or memory card until formatting is complete. 2.3 Monitor turns off when formatting is off. 2 Turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover. 3 Press the card in a computer. Be sure all photographs and other data they may drop if cards ...are formatted in to eject (ቢ). The card can then be removed by hand (ባ). 12 Formatting Memory Cards Use the camera Format option to format memory cards. Introduction-First Steps 2 Format the memory card Formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data you wish to keep have...
... or remove battery or memory card until formatting is complete. 2.3 Monitor turns off when formatting is off. 2 Turn the camera off and open the memory card slot cover. 3 Press the card in a computer. Be sure all photographs and other data they may drop if cards ...are formatted in to eject (ቢ). The card can then be removed by hand (ባ). 12 Formatting Memory Cards Use the camera Format option to format memory cards. Introduction-First Steps 2 Format the memory card Formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data you wish to keep have...