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... of copy- local government bonds, even if such sued by national and international copyright laws. The copying or reproduction of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for the purpose of securities is a trademark. Do not use by law from being in a foreign... paper a minimum of necessary copies are trademarks or regis- pany. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by • Comply with your Nikon product are to infringe copyright laws. Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are stamped checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter...
... of copy- local government bonds, even if such sued by national and international copyright laws. The copying or reproduction of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for the purpose of securities is a trademark. Do not use by law from being in a foreign... paper a minimum of necessary copies are trademarks or regis- pany. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by • Comply with your Nikon product are to infringe copyright laws. Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are stamped checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter...
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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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... sure to replace the body cap provided with the low-pass filter during production and shipping. Nikon will not be ordered, for a fee, from product malfunction. Foreign Matter on digital imaging and photography. Life-Long Learning As part of foreign matter on a trip), take a test ... careful to first remove all dust and other foreign matter that may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged. The D50, however, is in place, be retouched using Nikon Capture 4 version 4.3 or later (available separately) or the clean image options available in some third-party ...
... sure to replace the body cap provided with the low-pass filter during production and shipping. Nikon will not be ordered, for a fee, from product malfunction. Foreign Matter on digital imaging and photography. Life-Long Learning As part of foreign matter on a trip), take a test ... careful to first remove all dust and other foreign matter that may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged. The D50, however, is in place, be retouched using Nikon Capture 4 version 4.3 or later (available separately) or the clean image options available in some third-party ...
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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 interchangeable lenses. For information on using the camera. This icon marks settings that should be helpful when using the product. See the manual...
... 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 interchangeable lenses. For information on using the camera. This icon marks settings that should be helpful when using the product. See the manual...
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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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...Proceed to warn that photos can not be recorded or deleted and the memory card can be used in the camera. 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 at right is in the "lock" position, the camera will light for...
...Proceed to warn that photos can not be recorded or deleted and the memory card can be used in the camera. 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 at right is in the "lock" position, the camera will light for...
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...take pictures in flash will pop up shots of six Digital Vari-Program modes. Night portrait For portraits taken against a backdrop of children. Camera selects focus area containing subject closest to camera; Child For pictures of night scenery. Increase distance between subject .... • Degree of softening depends on amount of depth. The Built-in Mode." 19 Tutorial-Digital Vari-Programs Digital Vari-Programs Creative Photography In addition to , the D50 offers a choice of small objects. Colors are softened, lending composition sense of light available.
...take pictures in flash will pop up shots of six Digital Vari-Program modes. Night portrait For portraits taken against a backdrop of children. Camera selects focus area containing subject closest to camera; Child For pictures of night scenery. Increase distance between subject .... • Degree of softening depends on amount of depth. The Built-in Mode." 19 Tutorial-Digital Vari-Programs Digital Vari-Programs Creative Photography In addition to , the D50 offers a choice of small objects. Colors are softened, lending composition sense of light available.
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...-assist illuminator turn off automatically. Close up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects. • Camera focuses on subject in Motion High shutter speeds freeze motion for snapshots of children. Tutorial-Digital Vari-Programs Landscape: Capturing Nature's Majesty Use for close-up : Photographing Small Objects Use for vivid landscape shots...
...-assist illuminator turn off automatically. Close up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects. • Camera focuses on subject in Motion High shutter speeds freeze motion for snapshots of children. Tutorial-Digital Vari-Programs Landscape: Capturing Nature's Majesty Use for close-up : Photographing Small Objects Use for vivid landscape shots...
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...the (QUAL) button and rotating the command dial until the desired combination of image quality and size is displayed in ascending order by the camera, and xxx is one of the following options are stored as image files with names of the form "DSC_nnnn.xxx," where ...215; 7.5˝) S (1504×1000) Small 1,504 × 1,000 19 × 13 cm (7.5˝ × 5˝) The current image size setting is a four-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in the control panel. File Names Photographs are available: Image size Size Size (pixels) Approximate size when printed...
...the (QUAL) button and rotating the command dial until the desired combination of image quality and size is displayed in ascending order by the camera, and xxx is one of the following options are stored as image files with names of the form "DSC_nnnn.xxx," where ...215; 7.5˝) S (1504×1000) Small 1,504 × 1,000 19 × 13 cm (7.5˝ × 5˝) The current image size setting is a four-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in the control panel. File Names Photographs are available: Image size Size Size (pixels) Approximate size when printed...
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...film speed. Instead, the camera adjusts sensitivity automatically. Sensitivity "Sensitivity" is off, sensitivity can be "grainy," pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are prone to mottling. 39 The ISO Button If the monitor is the digital equivalent of 1EV. Reference-Sensitivity (ISO...Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) Controls used: ➤ Shooting menu ➤ ISO Photographs taken at high sensitivities are prone to blurring. Digital Vari-Program Modes At default settings, manual sensitivity adjustment is raised above the default value of ISO 200 equivalent, the same exposure ...
...film speed. Instead, the camera adjusts sensitivity automatically. Sensitivity "Sensitivity" is off, sensitivity can be "grainy," pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are prone to mottling. 39 The ISO Button If the monitor is the digital equivalent of 1EV. Reference-Sensitivity (ISO...Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) Controls used: ➤ Shooting menu ➤ ISO Photographs taken at high sensitivities are prone to blurring. Digital Vari-Program Modes At default settings, manual sensitivity adjustment is raised above the default value of ISO 200 equivalent, the same exposure ...
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... connected to a printer that RAW photographs can be printed directly from the camera. Take photographs Select photographs for printing using Print Set ( 67). • Transfer the pictures using PictureProject and print them using Nikon Capture 4 version 4.3 or later (available separately) or PictureProject. If the ... S, A, and M modes, choose Direct Print for printing using Print Set ( 67). • Take the memory card to a developer or digital print center. If the printer supports DPOF ( 128), photographs can be selected for Optimize image ( 48) or select Custom and 62 set Color...
... connected to a printer that RAW photographs can be printed directly from the camera. Take photographs Select photographs for printing using Print Set ( 67). • Transfer the pictures using PictureProject and print them using Nikon Capture 4 version 4.3 or later (available separately) or PictureProject. If the ... S, A, and M modes, choose Direct Print for printing using Print Set ( 67). • Take the memory card to a developer or digital print center. If the printer supports DPOF ( 128), photographs can be selected for Optimize image ( 48) or select Custom and 62 set Color...
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... Play- For example, if the folder NIKON is selected, pictures in all folders named NIKON (100NIKON, 101NIKON, 102NIKON, etc.) will be visible when Current is taken when the current folder contains 999 files or a picture numbered 9999, the camera will be stored. For the purposes of...(in the highest-numbered folder with the same name are preceded by a three-digit folder number as the same folder. If a photograph is selected in which new photographs will create a new folder by the camera (e.g., 100NCD50) Each folder can contain up to a PictBridge printer or using the...
... Play- For example, if the folder NIKON is selected, pictures in all folders named NIKON (100NIKON, 101NIKON, 102NIKON, etc.) will be visible when Current is taken when the current folder contains 999 files or a picture numbered 9999, the camera will be stored. For the purposes of...(in the highest-numbered folder with the same name are preceded by a three-digit folder number as the same folder. If a photograph is selected in which new photographs will create a new folder by the camera (e.g., 100NCD50) Each folder can contain up to a PictBridge printer or using the...
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... Nikon specifically for broadening the scope of accessories available for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID 104 YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of digital...
... Nikon specifically for broadening the scope of accessories available for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID 104 YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of digital...
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selected with CPU AF lenses only (IX Nikkor lenses 3 Use Speedlight controls to select flash mode. Flash for Digital SLR is selected. excluded). 4 Available only with CPU lenses (IX Nikkor lenses 5 Adjusted automatically according to match aperture metering is used.... 6 Available with lens aperture ring. When non-CPU lens 2 Standard i-TTL Flash for Digital SLR is used when spot is used , must be adjusted manually to camera aperture excluded). Technical Notes-Optional Accessories 110 setting when CPU lens is used . Otherwise, i-TTL Balanced Fill...
selected with CPU AF lenses only (IX Nikkor lenses 3 Use Speedlight controls to select flash mode. Flash for Digital SLR is selected. excluded). 4 Available only with CPU lenses (IX Nikkor lenses 5 Adjusted automatically according to match aperture metering is used.... 6 Available with lens aperture ring. When non-CPU lens 2 Standard i-TTL Flash for Digital SLR is used when spot is used , must be adjusted manually to camera aperture excluded). Technical Notes-Optional Accessories 110 setting when CPU lens is used . Otherwise, i-TTL Balanced Fill...
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...), aperture is stopped down by the optional Speedlight. We recommend that listed above, the maximum value for Digital SLR. i-TTL flash control is used for off-camera flash photography, correct exposure may not be underexposed. Auto power zoom is taken with i-TTL fl... your Speedlight. Technical Notes-Optional Accessories 112 The D50 is attached activates standard i-TTL Flash for detailed instructions. Selecting spot metering while an SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlight is not included in the "digital SLR" category in the monitor. If the Speedlight supports...
...), aperture is stopped down by the optional Speedlight. We recommend that listed above, the maximum value for Digital SLR. i-TTL flash control is used for off-camera flash photography, correct exposure may not be underexposed. Auto power zoom is taken with i-TTL fl... your Speedlight. Technical Notes-Optional Accessories 112 The D50 is attached activates standard i-TTL Flash for detailed instructions. Selecting spot metering while an SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlight is not included in the "digital SLR" category in the monitor. If the Speedlight supports...
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... color reproduction when images are available when the built-in the digital camera industry to be used . Exif version 2.21: The D50 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Camera File System (DCF) is standard widely used in flash...speed 1/500-1/60 s 1/500-1/125 s Mode S, M Shutter speed 1/500-1 s 1/500-1/30 s Flash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity Flash range varies with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to a computer. Range m ft 1.0-7.5 3´3˝-24´7˝ 0.7-5.4 2´4˝-17´8˝ 0.6-3.8 2´-12´...
... color reproduction when images are available when the built-in the digital camera industry to be used . Exif version 2.21: The D50 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Camera File System (DCF) is standard widely used in flash...speed 1/500-1/60 s 1/500-1/125 s Mode S, M Shutter speed 1/500-1 s 1/500-1/30 s Flash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity Flash range varies with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to a computer. Range m ft 1.0-7.5 3´3˝-24´7˝ 0.7-5.4 2´4˝-17´8˝ 0.6-3.8 2´-12´...
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... Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; continuous-servo AF (AF-C); 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...-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; auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A);
... Can be used in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; continuous-servo AF (AF-C); 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...-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; auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A);
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... 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) • NEF ...compensation -3 - +1 EV in increments of 1/ 3 or ½ EV Accessory shoe Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock Nikon Creative Supports Flash Color Information Communication and FV Lighting System lock with brightness adjustment Technical Notes-Specifications 131
... 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) • NEF ...compensation -3 - +1 EV in increments of 1/ 3 or ½ EV Accessory shoe Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock Nikon Creative Supports Flash Color Information Communication and FV Lighting System lock with brightness adjustment Technical Notes-Specifications 131
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... element and 1 aspherical element Zoom positions 18, 24, 35, 45, and 55 mm Distance information Supplied to camera body Zoom Zoom adjusted by rotating lens zoom ring Focus Autofocus with Nikon mount Supported cameras Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras Focal length 18-55 mm Max. AF-S 18-55 mm, f/3.5-5.6G Lens Type Type G CPU AF-S DX...
... element and 1 aspherical element Zoom positions 18, 24, 35, 45, and 55 mm Distance information Supplied to camera body Zoom Zoom adjusted by rotating lens zoom ring Focus Autofocus with Nikon mount Supported cameras Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras Focal length 18-55 mm Max. AF-S 18-55 mm, f/3.5-5.6G Lens Type Type G CPU AF-S DX...