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... TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 4-5 BEFORE SHOOTING 6-12 MOUNTING LENS 7-8 INSTALLING BATIERY 9 LOADING FILM 10-11 SETIING CAMERA TO AUTOFOCUS MODE 12... SHOOTING IN ADVANCED MODE .....13-30 AVAILABLE EXPOSURE MODES 14-15 PROGRAM SELECTION GUIDE 16-18 OPERATION IN PROGRAMMED AUTO EXPOSURE MODE 19-25 OPERATION IN OTHER EXPOSURE MODES 26-29 RESET FUNCTION 30 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS 31-37 MEMORY SETIING FUNCTION 32-33 AF... (for F50D only 46-49 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 50-56 USING BUILT-IN FLASH 51-55 SPEEDLIGHT COMPATIBILITY 56 MISCELLANEOUS 57-71 LENSES 58-59 CAMERA CARE TIPS...
... TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 4-5 BEFORE SHOOTING 6-12 MOUNTING LENS 7-8 INSTALLING BATIERY 9 LOADING FILM 10-11 SETIING CAMERA TO AUTOFOCUS MODE 12... SHOOTING IN ADVANCED MODE .....13-30 AVAILABLE EXPOSURE MODES 14-15 PROGRAM SELECTION GUIDE 16-18 OPERATION IN PROGRAMMED AUTO EXPOSURE MODE 19-25 OPERATION IN OTHER EXPOSURE MODES 26-29 RESET FUNCTION 30 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS 31-37 MEMORY SETIING FUNCTION 32-33 AF... (for F50D only 46-49 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 50-56 USING BUILT-IN FLASH 51-55 SPEEDLIGHT COMPATIBILITY 56 MISCELLANEOUS 57-71 LENSES 58-59 CAMERA CARE TIPS...
Instruction Manual
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...-Nikkor 35-80mm f/4-f/5.6 0) 4 Focusing ring: Do not turn when the focus switch is set at AF. (For manual focusing , see page 45). If . shoe: For Nikon dedicated r camera. SIMPLE/ADVANCED dial Flash lock release Self-timer LED Lens index Lens release button Focus switch Minimum aperture lock: Slide lever to release shutter and take picture...
...-Nikkor 35-80mm f/4-f/5.6 0) 4 Focusing ring: Do not turn when the focus switch is set at AF. (For manual focusing , see page 45). If . shoe: For Nikon dedicated r camera. SIMPLE/ADVANCED dial Flash lock release Self-timer LED Lens index Lens release button Focus switch Minimum aperture lock: Slide lever to release shutter and take picture...
Instruction Manual
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BEFORE SHOOTING This section shows you how to mount a lens, install the battery and load film. This section is for shooting, e.g. , how to prepare the camera for both SIMPLE and ADVANCED modes. 6
BEFORE SHOOTING This section shows you how to mount a lens, install the battery and load film. This section is for shooting, e.g. , how to prepare the camera for both SIMPLE and ADVANCED modes. 6
Instruction Manual
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...indices on with a non- Err ,~ - 71-' 1 Remove the camera body cap and the front and rear lens caps. 2 Position the lens in the LCD panel and E~ ~ blinks inside viewfi nder. Other Nikon and Nikkor lenses (nonCPU lenses) can be mounted, but you have ...AF Nikkor lenses and AF-S/AF-I .,:1,-_ _- Twist the lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. When mounting lens- • Avoid direct sunlight. • Make sure the camera's power is Manual. (See page 58). • AF-SIAF-IIAI-P lenses are aligned. With a non-CPU lens When the camera is powered on the lens and the camera...
...indices on with a non- Err ,~ - 71-' 1 Remove the camera body cap and the front and rear lens caps. 2 Position the lens in the LCD panel and E~ ~ blinks inside viewfi nder. Other Nikon and Nikkor lenses (nonCPU lenses) can be mounted, but you have ...AF Nikkor lenses and AF-S/AF-I .,:1,-_ _- Twist the lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. When mounting lens- • Avoid direct sunlight. • Make sure the camera's power is Manual. (See page 58). • AF-SIAF-IIAI-P lenses are aligned. With a non-CPU lens When the camera is powered on the lens and the camera...
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...and ~ blink in orange, on with the camera's set at its smallest aperture (largest f-number). 8 Do not move the lens aperture ring once it is powered on AF Nikkor lenses). If lens aperture is not set at its minimum setting When the camera is set to its minimum aperture (the ...largest fnumber, marked in the LCD panel and E,.,. blinks inside viewfinder. 3 Turn the lens aperture ring to its minimum setting (see lens instruction manual)....
...and ~ blink in orange, on with the camera's set at its smallest aperture (largest f-number). 8 Do not move the lens aperture ring once it is powered on AF Nikkor lenses). If lens aperture is not set at its minimum setting When the camera is set to its minimum aperture (the ...largest fnumber, marked in the LCD panel and E,.,. blinks inside viewfinder. 3 Turn the lens aperture ring to its minimum setting (see lens instruction manual)....
Instruction Manual
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The FSOJFSOD camera's microcomputer automatically chooses the combination of four exposure modes-Programmed Auto (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), AperturePriority Auto (A)and Manual (M). to the four Programs in m ADVANCED mode: ... more information on ShutterPriority Auto, see pages 16 to 29. 14 Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode You manually set the shutter speed and the camera sets the matching lens aperture. For features and sample pictures of each Program, see pages 26 to 18. For more Programs are available in SIMPLE mode- AVAILABLE...
The FSOJFSOD camera's microcomputer automatically chooses the combination of four exposure modes-Programmed Auto (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), AperturePriority Auto (A)and Manual (M). to the four Programs in m ADVANCED mode: ... more information on ShutterPriority Auto, see pages 16 to 29. 14 Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode You manually set the shutter speed and the camera sets the matching lens aperture. For features and sample pictures of each Program, see pages 26 to 18. For more Programs are available in SIMPLE mode- AVAILABLE...
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...3D Matrix Metering or Advanced Matrix Metering, depending on Aperture-Priority Auto, see pages 26 to 29. For more information on lens type in use. For details about this metering system, see pages 26 to blur the background (recommended for landscape pictures) while... larger apertures tend to 29. or overexposure). Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode You manually set the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed. Smaller apertures make the background and foreground sharper (recommended for portraits). For more information on Manual ...
...3D Matrix Metering or Advanced Matrix Metering, depending on Aperture-Priority Auto, see pages 26 to 29. For more information on lens type in use. For details about this metering system, see pages 26 to blur the background (recommended for landscape pictures) while... larger apertures tend to 29. or overexposure). Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode You manually set the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed. Smaller apertures make the background and foreground sharper (recommended for portraits). For more information on Manual ...
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... up c1ose-a flower, an ornamental detail, a butterfly, or if you are copying a picture. .!. .'7 Sport Program :iHI!t." Use to freeze action. Excellent for use with a wideangle lens-28mm or wideralthough a telephoto can also be used. Do not use flash because it restricts the available shutter speed. N~ Silhouette Program Effective only when the...
... up c1ose-a flower, an ornamental detail, a butterfly, or if you are copying a picture. .!. .'7 Sport Program :iHI!t." Use to freeze action. Excellent for use with a wideangle lens-28mm or wideralthough a telephoto can also be used. Do not use flash because it restricts the available shutter speed. N~ Silhouette Program Effective only when the...
Instruction Manual
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To reduce the possibility of blur, hold camera very steady, use a tripod or use the built-in flash or accessory Nikon Speedlight. Use built-in flash or an accessory Nikon Speedlight. • blinks-Unacceptable autofocus condition Subject characteristics do not allow autofocus operation. Shutter speed ... shutter speed is slow and picture blur may occur due to 70. 23 Set focus switch to M and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image in flash or accessory Nikon Speedlight. ~ blinks-Flash recommended Not enough light. I . ~ ~ ~ ~F'-: l Q blinks-Underexposure possible Use built...
To reduce the possibility of blur, hold camera very steady, use a tripod or use the built-in flash or accessory Nikon Speedlight. Use built-in flash or an accessory Nikon Speedlight. • blinks-Unacceptable autofocus condition Subject characteristics do not allow autofocus operation. Shutter speed ... shutter speed is slow and picture blur may occur due to 70. 23 Set focus switch to M and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image in flash or accessory Nikon Speedlight. ~ blinks-Flash recommended Not enough light. I . ~ ~ ~ ~F'-: l Q blinks-Underexposure possible Use built...
Instruction Manual
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MANUAL FOCUS 1 Set focus switch to focus at the shortest focal length setting and then zooming up to M. 2 Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focus ring until the subject appears sharp. it to the longest focal length setting will magnify any slight imprecision in focusing and could result in unsharp pictures. 45 For maximum focusing accuracy when using a zoom lens. Focusing at the lens' longest focal length setting. If your AF Nikkor lens has an A-M switch, set it is best to M.
MANUAL FOCUS 1 Set focus switch to focus at the shortest focal length setting and then zooming up to M. 2 Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focus ring until the subject appears sharp. it to the longest focal length setting will magnify any slight imprecision in focusing and could result in unsharp pictures. 45 For maximum focusing accuracy when using a zoom lens. Focusing at the lens' longest focal length setting. If your AF Nikkor lens has an A-M switch, set it is best to M.
Instruction Manual
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... shooting distance by guide number of built-in shadows 0.7 - 2.3m For indoor subjects 0.7 - 4.6 m Use the listed range only as a guide for a lens having maximum aperture of f12. 8 or faster. With slower lenses, the maximum shooting distance will be reduced. Guide for flash shooting distance range in SIMPLE... mode (at ISO 100) For outdoor subjects on sunny day 0.6 -1.6m For outdoor subjects on cloudy day or in flash. Guide number Lens full aperture =Maximum shooting distance Guide number for each ISO setting (m) ISO film speed 25 50 100 200 400 800 6.5 9.2 13 18.4 26...
... shooting distance by guide number of built-in shadows 0.7 - 2.3m For indoor subjects 0.7 - 4.6 m Use the listed range only as a guide for a lens having maximum aperture of f12. 8 or faster. With slower lenses, the maximum shooting distance will be reduced. Guide for flash shooting distance range in SIMPLE... mode (at ISO 100) For outdoor subjects on sunny day 0.6 -1.6m For outdoor subjects on cloudy day or in flash. Guide number Lens full aperture =Maximum shooting distance Guide number for each ISO setting (m) ISO film speed 25 50 100 200 400 800 6.5 9.2 13 18.4 26...
Instruction Manual
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... I AF 28-8Smm f/3.S-4.S*3 AF 3S-70mrn f/2 .8*4 AF 3S-70mm f12 .8D*4 AF 3S-70mm f /3.3-4.S AF 3S-80mm f/4-S.6D AF 3S-10Smm f/3.S-4.S IF AF 3S-10Smm f/3.S-4.SD IF AF 3S-13Smm f/3.S-4.5*3 AF Micro 70-1S0mm f/4.S-S .6D ED*5 AF 70-210mm f/4 AF 70-21Omm f/4-S .6 AF 70-21Omm f/4-S .6D AF 7S-300rnm f /4.S-S.6 AF 80-200mm fI2 .S ED *6 AF 80-200mm f/2.SD ED*6 AF 80-200mm f/4.S-S .6D*6 *1 Focal length 35mm or...
... I AF 28-8Smm f/3.S-4.S*3 AF 3S-70mrn f/2 .8*4 AF 3S-70mm f12 .8D*4 AF 3S-70mm f /3.3-4.S AF 3S-80mm f/4-S.6D AF 3S-10Smm f/3.S-4.S IF AF 3S-10Smm f/3.S-4.SD IF AF 3S-13Smm f/3.S-4.5*3 AF Micro 70-1S0mm f/4.S-S .6D ED*5 AF 70-210mm f/4 AF 70-21Omm f/4-S .6 AF 70-21Omm f/4-S .6D AF 7S-300rnm f /4.S-S.6 AF 80-200mm fI2 .S ED *6 AF 80-200mm f/2.SD ED*6 AF 80-200mm f/4.S-S .6D*6 *1 Focal length 35mm or...
Instruction Manual
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... panel and inside the viewfinder. Set the aperture by rotating the lens aperture ring. • Adjust focus by rotating the lens focusing ring *. Mountable Nikkor lenses • AF Nikkor lenses • AF-S Nikkor lenses • AF-I or AI-P Nikkor lens is not acceptable for the Nikon F3AF camera). appears. However, the lenses listed on the subject, and rotate...
... panel and inside the viewfinder. Set the aperture by rotating the lens aperture ring. • Adjust focus by rotating the lens focusing ring *. Mountable Nikkor lenses • AF Nikkor lenses • AF-S Nikkor lenses • AF-I or AI-P Nikkor lens is not acceptable for the Nikon F3AF camera). appears. However, the lenses listed on the subject, and rotate...
Instruction Manual
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... types/series cannot be attached. Nikkor lens compatibility Lenses Focusing Exposure mode Autofocus Manual P S A M AF Nikkor (except AF-S Nikkor/AF-1Nikkorl AF-Nikkor for F3AF) 0 AF-S Nikkor/ AF-1Nikkor/ AI-P Nikkor X AI- or... AI -S type Nikkor (including AI -modified Nikkor) I Reflex Nikkorl Series E ' 1 X Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 (not available in -focus indicator confirmation is available with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5. 6 or faster. *4 Camera...
... types/series cannot be attached. Nikkor lens compatibility Lenses Focusing Exposure mode Autofocus Manual P S A M AF Nikkor (except AF-S Nikkor/AF-1Nikkorl AF-Nikkor for F3AF) 0 AF-S Nikkor/ AF-1Nikkor/ AI-P Nikkor X AI- or... AI -S type Nikkor (including AI -modified Nikkor) I Reflex Nikkorl Series E ' 1 X Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 (not available in -focus indicator confirmation is available with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5. 6 or faster. *4 Camera...
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...the stream of air is used to clean the lens, especially if ED glass is not concentrated in a spiral motion from centre to periphery. Do not touch the camera's reflex mirror or focusing screen. To remove dirt and smudges, use lens tissue, silicon type eyeglass tissue, etc. Clean... glass surfaces, such as the lens or the eyepiece, with a soft, clean cloth. Keep them clean with...
...the stream of air is used to clean the lens, especially if ED glass is not concentrated in a spiral motion from centre to periphery. Do not touch the camera's reflex mirror or focusing screen. To remove dirt and smudges, use lens tissue, silicon type eyeglass tissue, etc. Clean... glass surfaces, such as the lens or the eyepiece, with a soft, clean cloth. Keep them clean with...
Instruction Manual
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...moisture and salt. 6.Do not lubricate the camera. 7.Do not leave the camera in an excessively hot place. 8.Keep the camera away from naphthalene or camphor (moth repellent). If the camera mal functions, take it immediately to an authorised Nikon dealer or service centre. 11 .Store the camera in a cool, dry place away from ... malfunction. 10. Note, however, that storing leather cases in peak condition, thereby enabling you to deteriorate. 12. In a humid environment, store the camera inside a vinyl bag with a desiccant to drop or bump the camera body/lens against a hard surface.
...moisture and salt. 6.Do not lubricate the camera. 7.Do not leave the camera in an excessively hot place. 8.Keep the camera away from naphthalene or camphor (moth repellent). If the camera mal functions, take it immediately to an authorised Nikon dealer or service centre. 11 .Store the camera in a cool, dry place away from ... malfunction. 10. Note, however, that storing leather cases in peak condition, thereby enabling you to deteriorate. 12. In a humid environment, store the camera inside a vinyl bag with a desiccant to drop or bump the camera body/lens against a hard surface.
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... mode, GeneralPurpose Program, Landscape Program , Portrait Program and Close-Up Program are set manually 63 SPECIFICATIONS Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex Picture format 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Lens mount Nikon F mount Lens AF Nikkor lenses (except AF- Nikkor SOmm fl2.S, ED 200mm f/3.5 IF, and autofocus converter TC-16!fC-16A), and non...
... mode, GeneralPurpose Program, Landscape Program , Portrait Program and Close-Up Program are set manually 63 SPECIFICATIONS Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex Picture format 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Lens mount Nikon F mount Lens AF Nikkor lenses (except AF- Nikkor SOmm fl2.S, ED 200mm f/3.5 IF, and autofocus converter TC-16!fC-16A), and non...
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...provided (for ADVANCED mode) Fixed eye-level pentaprism type; 0.78x magnification with central focus brackets for autofocus operation In-focus/AF-impossible indication, correct exposure indicator, shutter speed, aperture, exposure information and exposure compensation indicatior are shown in LCD readout;...controlled vertical travel focal-plane shutter Electromagnetic 1/ 2000 sec. approx. 90% frame coverage Approx. 18mm Fixed Nikon advanced B-type BriteView screen with 50mm lens set at ISO 100 with the built-in 1/2 steps Exposure metering Matrix Metering (for Manual exposure mode ...
...provided (for ADVANCED mode) Fixed eye-level pentaprism type; 0.78x magnification with central focus brackets for autofocus operation In-focus/AF-impossible indication, correct exposure indicator, shutter speed, aperture, exposure information and exposure compensation indicatior are shown in LCD readout;...controlled vertical travel focal-plane shutter Electromagnetic 1/ 2000 sec. approx. 90% frame coverage Approx. 18mm Fixed Nikon advanced B-type BriteView screen with 50mm lens set at ISO 100 with the built-in 1/2 steps Exposure metering Matrix Metering (for Manual exposure mode ...
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..., SB-23, SB-22, SB-20, and SB-16B; sec.timer duration Reflex mirror Automatic, instant-return type Camera back Hinged back; unchangeable Accessory shoe Standard ISO-type with built-in flash or Nikon dedicated Speedlight is released; or slower Possible with hot-shoe contact, ready- blinks after flash shooting to fire... for non-DX- coded fi lms (for ADVANCED mode) Film speed setting Auto for DX-coded films; when shutter is ready to warn of coverage: 35mm or longer lens 1/ 125 sec. film advance stops automatically at ISO 100, 20'C );
..., SB-23, SB-22, SB-20, and SB-16B; sec.timer duration Reflex mirror Automatic, instant-return type Camera back Hinged back; unchangeable Accessory shoe Standard ISO-type with built-in flash or Nikon dedicated Speedlight is released; or slower Possible with hot-shoe contact, ready- blinks after flash shooting to fire... for non-DX- coded fi lms (for ADVANCED mode) Film speed setting Auto for DX-coded films; when shutter is ready to warn of coverage: 35mm or longer lens 1/ 125 sec. film advance stops automatically at ISO 100, 20'C );
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... selectable; 24-hour built-in use and film speed in clock with AF Zoom Nikkor 35-80mm f/4- With fresh battery at -1 O'C 40 ... imprint function) Optional viewing Rubber Eyecup DK-9 accessory For Date/Time imprinting function (F50D only) Imprint functions Year/ Month/ Day, Day/ Hour/ Minute, No imprint,... at 20'C 100 (80) at normal temperature (20"C). f/5.6 0 lens covering the full range from infinity to the closest distance and back to change...without F50: Approx. 580g battery inside F50o: Approx. 590g (including camera body) battery for half of all exposures 20 (15) 13 ...
... selectable; 24-hour built-in use and film speed in clock with AF Zoom Nikkor 35-80mm f/4- With fresh battery at -1 O'C 40 ... imprint function) Optional viewing Rubber Eyecup DK-9 accessory For Date/Time imprinting function (F50D only) Imprint functions Year/ Month/ Day, Day/ Hour/ Minute, No imprint,... at 20'C 100 (80) at normal temperature (20"C). f/5.6 0 lens covering the full range from infinity to the closest distance and back to change...without F50: Approx. 580g battery inside F50o: Approx. 590g (including camera body) battery for half of all exposures 20 (15) 13 ...