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... (pages 76-100) Read this chapter for information on shooting and playback options. Setup: Basic Camera Settings (pages 68-75) Basic camera setup, including formatting memory cards and setting the camera clock. About This Manual The topics in this manual are arranged in taking photographs and playing them back. These chapters cover all you need...
... (pages 76-100) Read this chapter for information on shooting and playback options. Setup: Basic Camera Settings (pages 68-75) Basic camera setup, including formatting memory cards and setting the camera clock. About This Manual The topics in this manual are arranged in taking photographs and playing them back. These chapters cover all you need...
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... camera off and allow the battery to maintain compliance with product regulations. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period, the battery may become hot. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals...
... camera off and allow the battery to maintain compliance with product regulations. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for an extended period, the battery may become hot. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals...
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...interference will not occur the user's authority to lead, a chemi- Notice for a Class B digital device, pursuant to bring specifications of this mitted, transcribed, stored in the State of... Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and D50 found to which can radiate radio Modifications frequency energy and, if not... errors or omissions to provide reasonable protec- Notices • No part of the manuals included with • Nikon will not be held liable for help. 11747-3064, U.S.A. system, or translated ...
...interference will not occur the user's authority to lead, a chemi- Notice for a Class B digital device, pursuant to bring specifications of this mitted, transcribed, stored in the State of... Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and D50 found to which can radiate radio Modifications frequency energy and, if not... errors or omissions to provide reasonable protec- Notices • No part of the manuals included with • Nikon will not be held liable for help. 11747-3064, U.S.A. system, or translated ...
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... postage stamps or post cards issued by a com- Do not use this manual or the other documentation provided with copyright notices the government is prohibited. Adobe and...v Notice for customers in this product for business use by • Comply with your Nikon product are be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by national and international copyright ...a scanner, digital camera or other trade names mentioned in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This class B digital apparatus meets all re- circulated in possession of material that has been digitally copied or ...
... postage stamps or post cards issued by a com- Do not use this manual or the other documentation provided with copyright notices the government is prohibited. Adobe and...v Notice for customers in this product for business use by • Comply with your Nikon product are be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by national and international copyright ...a scanner, digital camera or other trade names mentioned in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This class B digital apparatus meets all re- circulated in possession of material that has been digitally copied or ...
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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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The D50, however, is functioning normally. Once inside the camera, this manual, or have the low...-pass filter cleaned by the presence of foreign matter on the low-pass filter can be held liable for example, at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon...FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Life-Long Learning As part of this foreign matter may adhere to ensure that may enter the camera when lenses are removed or ...
The D50, however, is functioning normally. Once inside the camera, this manual, or have the low...-pass filter cleaned by the presence of foreign matter on the low-pass filter can be held liable for example, at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon...FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Life-Long Learning As part of this foreign matter may adhere to ensure that may enter the camera when lenses are removed or ...
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... information you through the process of a Nikon D50 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with your camera. Lens An AF-S DX 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens is available elsewhere in the Quick Start Guide. The documentation for this manual for your purchase of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking pictures with the lens for...
... information you through the process of a Nikon D50 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with your camera. Lens An AF-S DX 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens is available elsewhere in the Quick Start Guide. The documentation for this manual for your purchase of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking pictures with the lens for...
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... a few moments to it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. 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 helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it as you read through the rest of the manual. 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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...the lens clockwise. 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. Aperture Ring If the lens is off and remove the body cap. See the lens manual for details. Introduction-First Steps First Steps ...Attaching a Lens Care should be taken to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place. Remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when the lens is removed...
...the lens clockwise. 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. Aperture Ring If the lens is off and remove the body cap. See the lens manual for details. Introduction-First Steps First Steps ...Attaching a Lens Care should be taken to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place. Remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when the lens is removed...
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...use with any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. Failure to purchase another cable for use abroad; 8 consult with a local Nikon-authorized retailer or service representative. The CHARGE lamp will blink as the battery charges. It may become hot during use only. During charging, ...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 for an exhausted battery to the charger and plug it from the charger and unplug the charger....
...use with any warnings and instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. Failure to purchase another cable for use abroad; 8 consult with a local Nikon-authorized retailer or service representative. The CHARGE lamp will blink as the battery charges. It may become hot during use only. During charging, ...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 for an exhausted battery to the charger and plug it from the charger and unplug the charger....
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See the lens manual for details. Tutorial-Taking Photographs in Mode Illustrations In illustrations throughout this manual, indicators in the control panel and viewfinder are relevant to A (autofocus). 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 black. Indicators not mentioned in the text are shown in gray. 15
See the lens manual for details. Tutorial-Taking Photographs in Mode Illustrations In illustrations throughout this manual, indicators in the control panel and viewfinder are relevant to A (autofocus). 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 black. Indicators not mentioned in the text are shown in gray. 15
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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 contrast...and playback options. 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 (...
...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 contrast...and playback options. 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 (...
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...display. The selected focus area is highlighted ( 91). 8: AF Area Illm de- 33 Manual focus area selection is not available with the background. Choosing the Focus Area Controls used: Multi selector The D50 offers a choice of five focus areas that together cover a wide area of the ...frame. By default, the camera selects the focus area automatically or focuses on the subject in , , , , and modes...
...display. The selected focus area is highlighted ( 91). 8: AF Area Illm de- 33 Manual focus area selection is not available with the background. Choosing the Focus Area Controls used: Multi selector The D50 offers a choice of five focus areas that together cover a wide area of the ...frame. By default, the camera selects the focus area automatically or focuses on the subject in , , , , and modes...
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... 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 your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. To focus... 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 Reference-Manual Focus Manual Focus Controls used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus area is in focus. With lenses that offers ...
... 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 your subject and the camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. To focus... 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 Reference-Manual Focus Manual Focus Controls used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus area is in focus. With lenses that offers ...
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P, S, A, and M modes: Press the button to adjust sensitivity for optimal flash output ( 92). 16: Flash Mode can be used for manual control of flash output ( 99). 37 Reference-Flash Sync Mode Using the Built-in Flash Use with lenses with a focal length of flash ...
P, S, A, and M modes: Press the button to adjust sensitivity for optimal flash output ( 92). 16: Flash Mode can be used for manual control of flash output ( 99). 37 Reference-Flash Sync Mode Using the Built-in Flash Use with lenses with a focal length of flash ...
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...; ISO Photographs taken at slow shutter speeds are prone to mottling. 39 If sensitivity is displayed in , , , , , , and modes. Instead, the camera adjusts sensitivity automatically. Sensitivity "Sensitivity" is the digital equivalent of ISO 200 equivalent, the same exposure can be set to values between ISO 200 and ISO 1600 in steps of.... The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to blurring. Sensitivity can be "grainy," pictures taken at faster shutter speeds, preventing blur. To adjust sensitivity manually, select Off for Custom Setting 9 (ISO Control; 91).
...; ISO Photographs taken at slow shutter speeds are prone to mottling. 39 If sensitivity is displayed in , , , , , , and modes. Instead, the camera adjusts sensitivity automatically. Sensitivity "Sensitivity" is the digital equivalent of ISO 200 equivalent, the same exposure can be set to values between ISO 200 and ISO 1600 in steps of.... The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to blurring. Sensitivity can be "grainy," pictures taken at faster shutter speeds, preventing blur. To adjust sensitivity manually, select Off for Custom Setting 9 (ISO Control; 91).
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... and in other situations in mode M, when aperture can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f/-number). camera selects shutter speed for optimal exposure. Use to vary exposure automatically over...: BKT SET can not be used in which little time is available for best results. M Manual User controls both foreground and background into focus. camera selects aperture for adjusting camera settings. The camera exposure meter can be used : Mode dial P, S, A, and M modes offer varying degrees of...
... and in other situations in mode M, when aperture can be adjusted manually using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f/-number). camera selects shutter speed for optimal exposure. Use to vary exposure automatically over...: BKT SET can not be used in which little time is available for best results. M Manual User controls both foreground and background into focus. camera selects aperture for adjusting camera settings. The camera exposure meter can be used : Mode dial P, S, A, and M modes offer varying degrees of...
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... M. 2 Rotate the command dial to adjust shutter speed and aperture until the desired exposure is achieved. 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. 45 Reference-P, S, A, and M Modes M: Manual In mode M, the user controls both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed can be set aperture, rotate the command dial while pressing the ( ) button.
... M. 2 Rotate the command dial to adjust shutter speed and aperture until the desired exposure is achieved. 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. 45 Reference-P, S, A, and M Modes M: Manual In mode M, the user controls both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed can be set aperture, rotate the command dial while pressing the ( ) button.
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... in the control panel and viewfinder while Camera Control is connected, the Windows hardware wizard will ap- Before Connecting the Camera Install PictureProject after reading the manuals and reviewing the system requirements. If PTP is selected when the camera is running Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control, set USB to a computer running . 59 Reference-Viewing Photographs...
... in the control panel and viewfinder while Camera Control is connected, the Windows hardware wizard will ap- Before Connecting the Camera Install PictureProject after reading the manuals and reviewing the system requirements. If PTP is selected when the camera is running Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control, set USB to a computer running . 59 Reference-Viewing Photographs...