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... this chapter for information on shooting and playback options. About This Manual The topics in this manual are arranged in taking photographs and playing them back. Setup: Basic Camera Settings (pages 68-75) Basic camera setup, including formatting memory cards and setting the camera clock. Technical Notes (pages 101-103) Read this chapter for more...
... this chapter for information on shooting and playback options. About This Manual The topics in this manual are arranged in taking photographs and playing them back. Setup: Basic Camera Settings (pages 68-75) Basic camera setup, including formatting memory cards and setting the camera clock. Technical Notes (pages 101-103) Read this chapter for more...
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... CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are prone to leakage when fully discharged. 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. Failure...
... CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are prone to leakage when fully discharged. 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. Failure...
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... Modifications frequency energy and, if not installed and The FCC requires the user to be notified used in these manuals at any changes or modifications made to lead, a chemi- FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE tion against harmful interference in a... equipment has been tested and D50 found to comply with the instructions, that are Tested To Comply With FCC Standards designed to the attention ware described in these Nikon's prior written permission. These limits are not expressly apcommunications. Notice for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Interface Cables...
... Modifications frequency energy and, if not installed and The FCC requires the user to be notified used in these manuals at any changes or modifications made to lead, a chemi- FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE tion against harmful interference in a... equipment has been tested and D50 found to comply with the instructions, that are Tested To Comply With FCC Standards designed to the attention ware described in these Nikon's prior written permission. These limits are not expressly apcommunications. Notice for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Interface Cables...
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...Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other documentation provided with copyright notices the government is ...woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by • Comply with your Nikon product are be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law is - postage stamps or... securities which are trademarks or regis- All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other device may be provided for business use this product for customers...
...Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other documentation provided with copyright notices the government is ...woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by • Comply with your Nikon product are be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law is - postage stamps or... securities which are trademarks or regis- All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other device may be provided for business use this product for customers...
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...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 ...39 P, S, A, and M Modes 40 Choosing an Exposure Mode 40 P: Programmed Auto 42 S: Shutter-Priority Auto 43 A: Aperture-Priority Auto 44 M: Manual ...45 Exposure Compensation (P, S, A, and M Modes Only 47 Optimizing Images 48 White Balance 49 Restoring Default Settings 50 Reference: More on Playback 51 Viewing...
...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 ...39 P, S, A, and M Modes 40 Choosing an Exposure Mode 40 P: Programmed Auto 42 S: Shutter-Priority Auto 43 A: Aperture-Priority Auto 44 M: Manual ...45 Exposure Compensation (P, S, A, and M Modes Only 47 Optimizing Images 48 White Balance 49 Restoring Default Settings 50 Reference: More on Playback 51 Viewing...
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... 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 this manual, or have the low-pass filter cleaned by the presence of foreign matter on the low-pass filter... U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support • For users in your area. To protect the camera when no lens is designed to be sure to the body cap. The D50, however, is in some third-party imaging software. To prevent foreign matter from...
... 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 this manual, or have the low-pass filter cleaned by the presence of foreign matter on the low-pass filter... U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support • For users in your area. To protect the camera when no lens is designed to be sure to the body cap. The D50, however, is in some third-party imaging software. To prevent foreign matter from...
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... computer. • PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD): The PictureProject Reference Manual contains information on viewing the reference manual, see the Quick Start Guide. 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 the lens for...
... computer. • PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD): The PictureProject Reference Manual contains information on viewing the reference manual, see the Quick Start Guide. 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 the lens for...
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... a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Camera Body Accessory shoe: 109 Control panel: 4 AF-assist illuminator: 34 [Self-timer lamp: 22] [... 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...
... a few moments to it as you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Camera Body Accessory shoe: 109 Control panel: 4 AF-assist illuminator: 34 [Self-timer lamp: 22] [... 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...
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... ( 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 camera settings, including shutter speed and aperture...
... ( 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 camera settings, including shutter speed and aperture...
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...on the lens aligned with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is removed. 1 Turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. Introduction-First Steps First Steps Attaching a Lens Care should be taken to press the lens-...the strap as shown below. 7 Aperture Ring If the lens is equipped with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount. See the lens manual for details. To remove the lens, press and hold the lensrelease button while turning the lens clockwise. ...
...on the lens aligned with an aperture ring, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is removed. 1 Turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. Introduction-First Steps First Steps Attaching a Lens Care should be taken to press the lens-...the strap as shown below. 7 Aperture Ring If the lens is equipped with the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount. See the lens manual for details. To remove the lens, press and hold the lensrelease button while turning the lens clockwise. ...
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...to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its performance, or prevent it in. 1.2 Place the battery in the vicinity of this manual, together with the MH-18a and is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. It may become hot during use abroad; 8 consult with a... local Nikon-authorized retailer or service representative. About two hours are required for an exhausted battery to fully charge. 1.3 Charging is for use the battery...
...to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its performance, or prevent it in. 1.2 Place the battery in the vicinity of this manual, together with the MH-18a and is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. It may become hot during use abroad; 8 consult with a... local Nikon-authorized retailer or service representative. About two hours are required for an exhausted battery to fully charge. 1.3 Charging is for use the battery...
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See the lens manual for details. 2 Select mode and adjust camera settings 2.1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2.2 Rotate the focus-mode selector to AF (autofocus). 2.3 Slide the lens A-M mode switch to the explanation in accompanying text are shown in gray. 15 Tutorial-Taking Photographs in Mode Illustrations In illustrations throughout this manual, indicators in the control panel and viewfinder are shown in black. Indicators not mentioned in the text are relevant to A (autofocus).
See the lens manual for details. 2 Select mode and adjust camera settings 2.1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2.2 Rotate the focus-mode selector to AF (autofocus). 2.3 Slide the lens A-M mode switch to the explanation in accompanying text are shown in gray. 15 Tutorial-Taking Photographs in Mode Illustrations In illustrations throughout this manual, indicators in the control panel and viewfinder are shown in black. Indicators not mentioned in the text are relevant to A (autofocus).
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...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 photographs brighter or darker or enhance ... photos under unusual lighting Viewing Photographs Viewing Photographs 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...
...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 photographs brighter or darker or enhance ... photos under unusual lighting Viewing Photographs Viewing Photographs 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...
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...Area Mode controls focus-area selection ( 89). The focus area can also be selected manually to allow photographs to be displayed in the viewfinder, highlighted in the frame. By default, the camera selects the focus area automatically or focuses on the subject in the control panel and view...finder status display. Choosing the Focus Area Controls used: Multi selector The D50 offers a choice of five focus areas that ...
...Area Mode controls focus-area selection ( 89). The focus area can also be selected manually to allow photographs to be displayed in the viewfinder, highlighted in the frame. By default, the camera selects the focus area automatically or focuses on the subject in the control panel and view...finder status display. Choosing the Focus Area Controls used: Multi selector The D50 offers a choice of five focus areas that ...
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...: Focus-mode selector ➤ Lens focus ring Manual focus is available for details. After positioning the subject 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 The Electronic Range Finder If the lens... has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be adjusted manually with the lens set the focus-mode selector to M and rotate ...
...: Focus-mode selector ➤ Lens focus ring Manual focus is available for details. After positioning the subject 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 The Electronic Range Finder If the lens... has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be adjusted manually with the lens set the focus-mode selector to M and rotate ...
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... length when the built-in flash is used in the macro range of flash control used for details. See "Optional Accessories" ( 108) for manual control of 18-300 mm (CPU lenses; Advanced Settings See "FV Lock" for optimal flash output ( 92). 16: Flash Mode can be used in...
... length when the built-in flash is used in the macro range of flash control used for details. See "Optional Accessories" ( 108) for manual control of 18-300 mm (CPU lenses; Advanced Settings See "FV Lock" for optimal flash output ( 92). 16: Flash Mode can be used in...
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Instead, the camera adjusts sensitivity automatically. Digital Vari-Program Modes At default settings, manual sensitivity adjustment is displayed in the control panel. Sensitivity "Sensitivity" is the digital equivalent of 1EV. If sensitivity is off, sensitivity can be achieved at high sensitivities are prone to blurring. To adjust sensitivity manually, select Off for Custom Setting 9 (ISO Control...
Instead, the camera adjusts sensitivity automatically. Digital Vari-Program Modes At default settings, manual sensitivity adjustment is displayed in the control panel. Sensitivity "Sensitivity" is the digital equivalent of 1EV. If sensitivity is off, sensitivity can be achieved at high sensitivities are prone to blurring. To adjust sensitivity manually, select Off for Custom Setting 9 (ISO Control...
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...Manual User controls both foreground and background into focus. Set shutter speed to blur background or bring both shutter speed and aperture. Raise sensitivity or use optional Neutral Density (ND) filter. P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer control over shutter speed and aperture. S Shutter-priority auto User chooses shutter speed; camera...and M modes offer varying degrees of control over a variety of the increments for adjusting camera settings. The camera exposure meter can be used in the control panel and viewfinder: Indicator Description...
...Manual User controls both foreground and background into focus. Set shutter speed to blur background or bring both shutter speed and aperture. Raise sensitivity or use optional Neutral Density (ND) filter. P, S, A, and M Modes P, S, A, and M modes offer control over shutter speed and aperture. S Shutter-priority auto User chooses shutter speed; camera...and M modes offer varying degrees of control over a variety of the increments for adjusting camera settings. The camera exposure meter can be used in the control panel and viewfinder: Indicator Description...
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... (see following page), and continue to choose a shutter speed. Aperture can be set aperture, rotate the command dial while pressing the ( ) button. Reference-P, S, A, and M Modes M: Manual In mode M, the user controls both shutter speed and aperture. To set to values between 30 s and ¼,000 s, or the shutter can be held...
... (see following page), and continue to choose a shutter speed. Aperture can be set aperture, rotate the command dial while pressing the ( ) button. Reference-P, S, A, and M Modes M: Manual In mode M, the user controls both shutter speed and aperture. To set to values between 30 s and ¼,000 s, or the shutter can be held...
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...separate- ly) can be used to the computer, where they can be sure the camera battery is connected, the Windows hardware wizard will ap- Once the camera is running Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control, set USB to the computer operating system: Operating system Windows XP Home Edition ...pear in doubt, charge the battery before reconnecting the camera. Be sure to select Mass Storage before use or use an EH-5 AC adapter (available separately). Before Connecting the Camera Install PictureProject after reading the manuals and reviewing the system requirements. To ensure that data ...
...separate- ly) can be used to the computer, where they can be sure the camera battery is connected, the Windows hardware wizard will ap- Once the camera is running Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control, set USB to the computer operating system: Operating system Windows XP Home Edition ...pear in doubt, charge the battery before reconnecting the camera. Be sure to select Mass Storage before use or use an EH-5 AC adapter (available separately). Before Connecting the Camera Install PictureProject after reading the manuals and reviewing the system requirements. To ensure that data ...