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... 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 39 P, S, A, and M...
... 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 39 P, S, A, and M...
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Camera Body Accessory shoe: 109 Control panel: 4 AF-assist illuminator: 34 [Self-timer lamp: 22] [Red-eye reduction lamp: 36] (self-timer / remote control) button: 28 [Reset button: 50] (exposure compensation) button: 47 [ Aperture button: 45] [Flash compensation: 38] Accessory shoe cover: 109 Built-in fl...ash: 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...
Camera Body Accessory shoe: 109 Control panel: 4 AF-assist illuminator: 34 [Self-timer lamp: 22] [Red-eye reduction lamp: 36] (self-timer / remote control) button: 28 [Reset button: 50] (exposure compensation) button: 47 [ Aperture button: 45] [Flash compensation: 38] Accessory shoe cover: 109 Built-in fl...ash: 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...
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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 before memory buffer fills 21 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency 39 Preset... 39 indicator 79 Auto sensitivity indicator......... 91, 92 PC mode indicator 59 3 Battery indicator 14 9 "K" (appears when memory remains 4 Flash sync mode 36 for over 1000 exposures 5 5 Image quality 31 10 "Beep" indicator 88 6 Image size 32 11 Aperture (f/-number ...
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 before memory buffer fills 21 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency 39 Preset... 39 indicator 79 Auto sensitivity indicator......... 91, 92 PC mode indicator 59 3 Battery indicator 14 9 "K" (appears when memory remains 4 Flash sync mode 36 for over 1000 exposures 5 5 Image quality 31 10 "Beep" indicator 88 6 Image size 32 11 Aperture (f/-number ...
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...Flash-ready indicator 18 14 Autoexposure (AE) lock 97 15 Electronic analog exposure display.. 46 Exposure compensation 47 16 Auto sensitivity indicator......... 91, 92 17 "K" (appears when memory remains for approximately 1,260 exposures, the exposure count display will be shown in the control panel. 5 Camera... Off Display If the camera is room for over 1000 exposures 5 Large-Capacity Memory Cards When enough memory remains on the memory card to record...
...Flash-ready indicator 18 14 Autoexposure (AE) lock 97 15 Electronic analog exposure display.. 46 Exposure compensation 47 16 Auto sensitivity indicator......... 91, 92 17 "K" (appears when memory remains for approximately 1,260 exposures, the exposure count display will be shown in the control panel. 5 Camera... Off Display If the camera is room for over 1000 exposures 5 Large-Capacity Memory Cards When enough memory remains on the memory card to record...
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... built-in flash will not fire even when lighting is poor. Auto with redeye reduction (see "Reference") Flash fires when lighting is poor Flash off so that it gently downward until is not in use, return it to the closed position by pressing it will pop... up automatically when the shutter-release is pressed halfway. Tutorial-Taking Photographs in Mode The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is required for additional lighting. Subjects outside the range of the flash (0.6-7.5 m/2´-24´7˝) may not ...
... built-in flash will not fire even when lighting is poor. Auto with redeye reduction (see "Reference") Flash fires when lighting is poor Flash off so that it gently downward until is not in use, return it to the closed position by pressing it will pop... up automatically when the shutter-release is pressed halfway. Tutorial-Taking Photographs in Mode The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is required for additional lighting. Subjects outside the range of the flash (0.6-7.5 m/2´-24´7˝) may not ...
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... dial. To take pictures in Flash If additional lighting is required for best results. Increase distance between subject and background or use telephoto lens for correct exposure in , , , and ,modes, the built-in Mode." 19 Tutorial-Digital Vari-Programs Digital Vari-Programs Creative Photography In addition to , the D50 offers a choice of night scenery...
... dial. To take pictures in Flash If additional lighting is required for best results. Increase distance between subject and background or use telephoto lens for correct exposure in , , , and ,modes, the built-in Mode." 19 Tutorial-Digital Vari-Programs Digital Vari-Programs Creative Photography In addition to , the D50 offers a choice of night scenery...
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...to how the picture will be used Choose the focus area or focus manually Take photographs where lighting is poor Let the camera choose shutter speed and aperture Freeze or blur motion Control depth of field Choose shutter speed and aperture manually Make ...Reference Reference This section builds on a Computer Printing Photographs Image Quality: 31 Image Size: 32 Choosing the Focus Area: 33 Manual Focus: 35 Flash Sync Mode: 36 Flash Compensation: 38 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency): 39 Exposure Mode P (Programmed Auto): 42 Exposure Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto): 43 Exposure Mode A...
...to how the picture will be used Choose the focus area or focus manually Take photographs where lighting is poor Let the camera choose shutter speed and aperture Freeze or blur motion Control depth of field Choose shutter speed and aperture manually Make ...Reference Reference This section builds on a Computer Printing Photographs Image Quality: 31 Image Size: 32 Choosing the Focus Area: 33 Manual Focus: 35 Flash Sync Mode: 36 Flash Compensation: 38 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency): 39 Exposure Mode P (Programmed Auto): 42 Exposure Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto): 43 Exposure Mode A...
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...is not displayed, flash will only pop up automatically when shutter-release button is off. : Red-eye reduction Use for portraits. Flash Sync Mode Reference-Flash Sync Mode Controls used: button + command dial Choose a flash sync mode according to capture background lighting at night or under ...low light. Auto slow sync+ red-eye reduction S, M Fill flash Rearcurtain sync REAR: Rear-curtain sync Flash fires just before flash fires, reducing "red-eye." If this icon is released. The current flash mode is pressed....
...is not displayed, flash will only pop up automatically when shutter-release button is off. : Red-eye reduction Use for portraits. Flash Sync Mode Reference-Flash Sync Mode Controls used: button + command dial Choose a flash sync mode according to capture background lighting at night or under ...low light. Auto slow sync+ red-eye reduction S, M Fill flash Rearcurtain sync REAR: Rear-curtain sync Flash fires just before flash fires, reducing "red-eye." If this icon is released. The current flash mode is pressed....
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... for manual control of flash control used again after a short pause. The flash can be used for information on the subject. Reference-Flash Sync Mode Using the Built-in the macro range of 18-300 mm (CPU lenses; The flash has a minimum range of 60 cm (2&#... page. Advanced Settings See "FV Lock" for details. The current flash sync mode is not in the control panel. Lowering the Built-in Flash To save battery power when the flash is displayed in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. See "Optional Accessories...
... for manual control of flash control used again after a short pause. The flash can be used for information on the subject. Reference-Flash Sync Mode Using the Built-in the macro range of 18-300 mm (CPU lenses; The flash has a minimum range of 60 cm (2&#... page. Advanced Settings See "FV Lock" for details. The current flash sync mode is not in the control panel. Lowering the Built-in Flash To save battery power when the flash is displayed in use, press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. See "Optional Accessories...
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... chosen by setting flash compensation to ±0.0. Reference-Flash Sync Mode Flash Compensation (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Controls used: and buttons + command dial Flash compensation can be used to select a value for flash compensation ( 92). Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. 6: Flash Level ( 90) This option can be increased to...
... chosen by setting flash compensation to ±0.0. Reference-Flash Sync Mode Flash Compensation (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Controls used: and buttons + command dial Flash compensation can be used to select a value for flash compensation ( 92). Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. 6: Flash Level ( 90) This option can be increased to...
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...necessary to suit lighting condi- (default) tions. Recommended for white balance ( 79). Dir. Fluorescent Use under incandescent lighting. Cloudy Use in flash or optional Nikon flash units. The current white balance setting is recommended in the control panel. sunlight Use with subjects in the control panel. Auto white balance... is shown in the shade. Option Description Auto White balance automatically adjusted to choose another option if colors seem too cold or warm. Flash Use with the built-in daylight under overcast skies.
...necessary to suit lighting condi- (default) tions. Recommended for white balance ( 79). Dir. Fluorescent Use under incandescent lighting. Cloudy Use in flash or optional Nikon flash units. The current white balance setting is recommended in the control panel. sunlight Use with subjects in the control panel. Auto white balance... is shown in the shade. Option Description Auto White balance automatically adjusted to choose another option if colors seem too cold or warm. Flash Use with the built-in daylight under overcast skies.
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...) Single Self-timer / remote control Off ( 22) Image quality ( 31) JPEG Normal Image size ( 32) L Focus area ( 33) Center Flash sync mode ( 36) , , , Auto P, S, A, M ISO ( 39) Auto slow sync Fill flash 200 Option Flexible program ( ...42) Exposure compensation ( 47) Optimize image ( 48) White balance ( 49) AE lock ( 97) FV lock ( 98) 6: Flash Level ( 90) 12: BKT Set ( 93) 13: Metering ( 96) Description Off Off (0.0) Normal Auto Off Off 0 Off...-Button Reset Controls used: button + button The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by a green dot).
...) Single Self-timer / remote control Off ( 22) Image quality ( 31) JPEG Normal Image size ( 32) L Focus area ( 33) Center Flash sync mode ( 36) , , , Auto P, S, A, M ISO ( 39) Auto slow sync Fill flash 200 Option Flexible program ( ...42) Exposure compensation ( 47) Optimize image ( 48) White balance ( 49) AE lock ( 97) FV lock ( 98) 6: Flash Level ( 90) 12: BKT Set ( 93) 13: Metering ( 96) Description Off Off (0.0) Normal Auto Off Off 0 Off...-Button Reset Controls used: button + button The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by a green dot).
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..............31 3 Folder name 71 ቤ Shooting Data, Page 1 ቢ 1 Protect status...........56 2 Frame number/total number of images 3 Camera name 4 Date of recording.....10 7 Shutter speed ..........40 8 Aperture 40 9 Mode 6 ቤ ቦ ቨ Exposure ቪ ...compensation..........47 ቭ 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...
..............31 3 Folder name 71 ቤ Shooting Data, Page 1 ቢ 1 Protect status...........56 2 Frame number/total number of images 3 Camera name 4 Date of recording.....10 7 Shutter speed ..........40 8 Aperture 40 9 Mode 6 ቤ ቦ ቨ Exposure ቪ ...compensation..........47 ቭ 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...
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... by a twobutton reset; 50) to suit individual preferences. 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 Level 89 To display the following options, select Detailed for a complete list of default settings. Setup Custom Settings 87 See pages 101-103 for the... Area Illm 9 ISO Control 10 ISO Auto 11 EV Step 12 BKT Set 13 Metering 90 14 AE-L/AF-L 91 15 AE 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...
... by a twobutton reset; 50) to suit individual preferences. 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 Level 89 To display the following options, select Detailed for a complete list of default settings. Setup Custom Settings 87 See pages 101-103 for the... Area Illm 9 ISO Control 10 ISO Auto 11 EV Step 12 BKT Set 13 Metering 90 14 AE-L/AF-L 91 15 AE 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...
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Photographs will be displayed in the monitor but will not light when Off is selected or when the camera is pressed (Off). 6: Flash Level Adjust flash level (P, S, A, and M modes only; 38). This option is not available in the monitor after shooting (On, the default option) or only ...
Photographs will be displayed in the monitor but will not light when Off is selected or when the camera is pressed (Off). 6: Flash Level Adjust flash level (P, S, A, and M modes only; 38). This option is not available in the monitor after shooting (On, the default option) or only ...
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... each time shutter is released, "bracketing" current white balance setting. 12: BKT Set In P, S, A, and M modes, the camera offers the following bracketing options: Option Description Off (default) No bracketing performed. The settings available depend on the option selected for Custom...the right. Not available at right will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. Setup Custom Settings 93 Exposure and Flash Bracketing 1 Highlight AE & Flash and press the multi selector to the right. 2 Highlight a bracketing increment and press the multi selector to shooting mode. ...
... each time shutter is released, "bracketing" current white balance setting. 12: BKT Set In P, S, A, and M modes, the camera offers the following bracketing options: Option Description Off (default) No bracketing performed. The settings available depend on the option selected for Custom...the right. Not available at right will appear in the control panel and viewfinder. Setup Custom Settings 93 Exposure and Flash Bracketing 1 Highlight AE & Flash and press the multi selector to the right. 2 Highlight a bracketing increment and press the multi selector to shooting mode. ...
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...amount. 4 Take a series of three photographs. Start After 1st shot After 2nd shot After 3rd shot Series complete Setup Custom Settings Exposure and Flash Bracketing In continuous mode, shooting will be cancelled if the user selects a mode other 94 than P, S, A, or M. Bracketing is not cancelled when ...the camera is turned off or the memory card is complete, select Off for Custom Setting 12. The first photograph will be taken at optimal ...
...amount. 4 Take a series of three photographs. Start After 1st shot After 2nd shot After 3rd shot Series complete Setup Custom Settings Exposure and Flash Bracketing In continuous mode, shooting will be cancelled if the user selects a mode other 94 than P, S, A, or M. Bracketing is not cancelled when ...the camera is turned off or the memory card is complete, select Off for Custom Setting 12. The first photograph will be taken at optimal ...
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AF Lock Only Pressing button locks focus only ( 34). FV Lock Flash level locks when button is pressed and remains locked until button is pressed again ( is pressed again (see below). In P, S, A, and M modes, press the button ...to shooting mode. AE Lock Hold Exposure locks when button until button is pressed 97). and remains locked AF-ON Camera focuses when button is pressed halfway. FV Lock This feature is used to recompose photographs without changing the metered flash value, ensuring that fl...
AF Lock Only Pressing button locks focus only ( 34). FV Lock Flash level locks when button is pressed and remains locked until button is pressed again ( is pressed again (see below). In P, S, A, and M modes, press the button ...to shooting mode. AE Lock Hold Exposure locks when button until button is pressed 97). and remains locked AF-ON Camera focuses when button is pressed halfway. FV Lock This feature is used to recompose photographs without changing the metered flash value, ensuring that fl...
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... default setting of AE-L Button, exposure can be locked at full power, built-in flash has a Guide Number [m/ft] of TLL, the camera adjusts flash level automatically in response to shooting conditions. The built-in the viewfinder. 5 Recompose the photograph and shoot. If +Release ...Custom Settings When shooting is complete, press the AE-L/AF-L button to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will also lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 16: Flash Mode At the default setting of 17/56 [ISO 200] or 12/39 [ISO 100]). If desired,...
... default setting of AE-L Button, exposure can be locked at full power, built-in flash has a Guide Number [m/ft] of TLL, the camera adjusts flash level automatically in response to shooting conditions. The built-in the viewfinder. 5 Recompose the photograph and shoot. If +Release ...Custom Settings When shooting is complete, press the AE-L/AF-L button to determine the appropriate flash level. Flash output will also lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 16: Flash Mode At the default setting of 17/56 [ISO 200] or 12/39 [ISO 100]). If desired,...
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... ✔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 ✔3 ✔3 ✔ 3 ✔3 ✔3 1: Beep ( 88)4 2: Autofocus ( 88)4 ✔✔✔✔ 3: AF-Area ...Optimize Image ( 48)1 ✔✔✔✔ Long Exp. 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 ...
... ✔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 ✔3 ✔3 ✔ 3 ✔3 ✔3 1: Beep ( 88)4 2: Autofocus ( 88)4 ✔✔✔✔ 3: AF-Area ...Optimize Image ( 48)1 ✔✔✔✔ Long Exp. 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 ...
