Instruction Manual
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We are sure that explains the easiest way to use the F501F50D. 2 FOREWORD Thank you will make photography a bigger part of your life. In addition to this camera and that it will enjoy using this comprehensive instruction manual, the Nikon F501F50D comes with SHOOTING IN SIMPLE MODE-SHORTCUT TO GREAT PICTURES, a concise, pocketable guide that you for purchasing the Nikon F501F50D camera.
We are sure that explains the easiest way to use the F501F50D. 2 FOREWORD Thank you will make photography a bigger part of your life. In addition to this camera and that it will enjoy using this comprehensive instruction manual, the Nikon F501F50D comes with SHOOTING IN SIMPLE MODE-SHORTCUT TO GREAT PICTURES, a concise, pocketable guide that you for purchasing the Nikon F501F50D camera.
Instruction Manual
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...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 ...IN OTHER EXPOSURE MODES 26-29 RESET FUNCTION 30 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS 31-37 MEMORY SETIING FUNCTION 32-33 AF MODE SELECTION 34 ISO CONFIRMATION/SETIING 35 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 36-37 OTHER CONTROLS 38-49 SELF-TIMER ...SUBJECT 41 USING AE-L BUTION 42-43 CASES WHERE AUTO FOCUS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE 44 MANUAL FOCUS 45 IMPRINTING DATEITIME (for F50D only 46-49 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 50-56 USING BUILT-IN FLASH 51-55 SPEEDLIGHT COMPATIBILITY 56...
...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 ...IN OTHER EXPOSURE MODES 26-29 RESET FUNCTION 30 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS 31-37 MEMORY SETIING FUNCTION 32-33 AF MODE SELECTION 34 ISO CONFIRMATION/SETIING 35 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 36-37 OTHER CONTROLS 38-49 SELF-TIMER ...SUBJECT 41 USING AE-L BUTION 42-43 CASES WHERE AUTO FOCUS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE 44 MANUAL FOCUS 45 IMPRINTING DATEITIME (for F50D only 46-49 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 50-56 USING BUILT-IN FLASH 51-55 SPEEDLIGHT COMPATIBILITY 56...
Instruction Manual
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...buttons Shutter release button: Press lightly to release shutter and take picture. If . Learn the parts ofyour camera. shoe: For Nikon dedicated r camera. fully depress to activate exposure meter and start AF operation; SIMPLE/ADVANCED dial Flash lock release Self-timer LED Lens index Lens release button Focus switch Minimum ...Menu button ~ uillJJ Ar.r.IP.~Sflrv C:;np r1 i1 ht~ Eyepiece cover DK-5:Attach to viewfinder eyepiece ~ to lock position (Optional lens illustrated: AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-80mm f/4-f/5.6 0) 4 Focusing ring: Do not turn when the focus switch is set at...
...buttons Shutter release button: Press lightly to release shutter and take picture. If . Learn the parts ofyour camera. shoe: For Nikon dedicated r camera. fully depress to activate exposure meter and start AF operation; SIMPLE/ADVANCED dial Flash lock release Self-timer LED Lens index Lens release button Focus switch Minimum ...Menu button ~ uillJJ Ar.r.IP.~Sflrv C:;np r1 i1 ht~ Eyepiece cover DK-5:Attach to viewfinder eyepiece ~ to lock position (Optional lens illustrated: AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-80mm f/4-f/5.6 0) 4 Focusing ring: Do not turn when the focus switch is set at...
Instruction Manual
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... place. Other Nikon and Nikkor lenses (nonCPU lenses) can be mounted, but you have to use an external exposure meter, and the only usable exposure mode is Manual. (See page 58). • AF-SIAF-IIAI-P lenses are aligned. CPU lens, Err and mblink in the camera's bayonet mount... so the mounting indices on with a non- MOUNTING LENS ~ , I I/ I / AI-P lenses). Usable Lenses Use CPU lenses (AF Nikkor lenses and AF-S/AF-I .,:1,-_ _- With a non...
... place. Other Nikon and Nikkor lenses (nonCPU lenses) can be mounted, but you have to use an external exposure meter, and the only usable exposure mode is Manual. (See page 58). • AF-SIAF-IIAI-P lenses are aligned. CPU lens, Err and mblink in the camera's bayonet mount... so the mounting indices on with a non- MOUNTING LENS ~ , I I/ I / AI-P lenses). Usable Lenses Use CPU lenses (AF Nikkor lenses and AF-S/AF-I .,:1,-_ _- With a non...
Instruction Manual
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.../adjust buttons. Do not move the lens aperture ring once it is set at its minimum setting When the camera is not set to its smallest aperture (largest f-number). 8 3 Turn the lens aperture ring to its minimum aperture (the largest fnumber, marked in the LCD ... and E,.,. To remove While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens clockwise. Then lock the lens aperture at its minimum setting (see lens instruction manual). blinks inside viewfinder. If lens aperture is powered on...
.../adjust buttons. Do not move the lens aperture ring once it is set at its minimum setting When the camera is not set to its smallest aperture (largest f-number). 8 3 Turn the lens aperture ring to its minimum aperture (the largest fnumber, marked in the LCD ... and E,.,. To remove While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens clockwise. Then lock the lens aperture at its minimum setting (see lens instruction manual). blinks inside viewfinder. If lens aperture is powered on...
Instruction Manual
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4 Make sure the film is incorrectly positioned. Reload film. • You can confinn the film speed of installed OXcoded film. See page 35. • With a non-OX-coded film, film speed must be set manually. See page 35. 11 Film automatically advances to frame #l. • If the frame counter still shows E (i.e., if the film does not advance to frame #1 ), with or without blinking Err and e , the film is properly positioned with no slack and the film perforations engage the sprockets. (See illustration.) 5 Gently close the camera back until the lock release snaps closed.
4 Make sure the film is incorrectly positioned. Reload film. • You can confinn the film speed of installed OXcoded film. See page 35. • With a non-OX-coded film, film speed must be set manually. See page 35. 11 Film automatically advances to frame #l. • If the frame counter still shows E (i.e., if the film does not advance to frame #1 ), with or without blinking Err and e , the film is properly positioned with no slack and the film perforations engage the sprockets. (See illustration.) 5 Gently close the camera back until the lock release snaps closed.
Instruction Manual
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...button, then lightly press it is best to leave the focus switch set to AF. • For situations where autofocus is not possible, see page 44. • For manual focusing, see page 34.) Use Continuous Servo AF for sports and other action photography. In general , it again to restart autofocus ...continuously as long as the shutter release button is factory-set to Single Servo AF operation. You can recompose the picture, and the subject will remain in focus, provided you maintain the same subject-to-camera distance. (See page 41 for most picture-taking situations, incl uding moving ...
...button, then lightly press it is best to leave the focus switch set to AF. • For situations where autofocus is not possible, see page 44. • For manual focusing, see page 34.) Use Continuous Servo AF for sports and other action photography. In general , it again to restart autofocus ...continuously as long as the shutter release button is factory-set to Single Servo AF operation. You can recompose the picture, and the subject will remain in focus, provided you maintain the same subject-to-camera distance. (See page 41 for most picture-taking situations, incl uding moving ...
Instruction Manual
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...For features and sample pictures of each Program, see pages 26 to 18. Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode You manually set the shutter speed and the camera sets the matching lens aperture. General-Purpose 0 , Landscape a, Portrait!l and Close-Up «'-four more... information on ShutterPriority Auto, see pages 16 to 29. 14 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). Programmed Auto Exposure Mode In addition to create motion effects, choose a...
...For features and sample pictures of each Program, see pages 26 to 18. Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode You manually set the shutter speed and the camera sets the matching lens aperture. General-Purpose 0 , Landscape a, Portrait!l and Close-Up «'-four more... information on ShutterPriority Auto, see pages 16 to 29. 14 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). Programmed Auto Exposure Mode In addition to create motion effects, choose a...
Instruction Manual
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... while larger apertures tend to 29. Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode You manually set the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed. In Manual exposure mode, Centre-Weighted metering is used. Manual Exposure Mode You select both the shutter speed and aperture. This mode ...Metering System The Programmed, Aperture-Priority and ShutterPriority Auto Exposure modes employ either 3D Matrix Metering or Advanced Matrix Metering, depending on Manual Exposure Mode, see page 67. 15 or overexposure). For more information on Aperture-Priority Auto, see pages 26 to 29. ...
... while larger apertures tend to 29. Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode You manually set the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed. In Manual exposure mode, Centre-Weighted metering is used. Manual Exposure Mode You select both the shutter speed and aperture. This mode ...Metering System The Programmed, Aperture-Priority and ShutterPriority Auto Exposure modes employ either 3D Matrix Metering or Advanced Matrix Metering, depending on Manual Exposure Mode, see page 67. 15 or overexposure). For more information on Aperture-Priority Auto, see pages 26 to 29. ...
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. ~ blinks-Flash recommended Not enough ...l ~ F22 H : blinks-Overexposure possible Use a filter such as the Nikon ND filter. Set focus switch to M and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image in flash or... accessory Nikon Speedlight. I . ~ ~ ~ ~F'-: l Q blinks-Underexposure possible Use built-in flash or an accessory Nikon Speedlight. • blinks-Unacceptable autofocus condition Subject characteristics do...
...To reduce the possibility of blur, hold camera very steady, use a tripod or use the built-in flash or accessory Nikon Speedlight. ~ blinks-Flash recommended Not enough ...l ~ F22 H : blinks-Overexposure possible Use a filter such as the Nikon ND filter. Set focus switch to M and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image in flash or... accessory Nikon Speedlight. I . ~ ~ ~ ~F'-: l Q blinks-Underexposure possible Use built-in flash or an accessory Nikon Speedlight. • blinks-Unacceptable autofocus condition Subject characteristics do...
Instruction Manual
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...-Flash recommendation: Not enough light. Shutter speed indication blinks (and A blinks in flash or an accessory Nikon SpeedJight. To reduce the possibility of blur, hold camera very steady, use a tripod or use the built-in the LCD panel)-Picture blur possible**: Automatically selected..., use a filter such as the Nikon ND fi lter. [ . :2 5 ~~ o~ lo blinks-Underexposure possible*: Select a wider aperture (smaller f-number) q_~--F-5=-.:=0'--'- Set the focus switch to M and foc us manually. (See page 45.) For Err indicati on, see pages 68 to camera shake or subject movement. Selecting a ...
...-Flash recommendation: Not enough light. Shutter speed indication blinks (and A blinks in flash or an accessory Nikon SpeedJight. To reduce the possibility of blur, hold camera very steady, use a tripod or use the built-in the LCD panel)-Picture blur possible**: Automatically selected..., use a filter such as the Nikon ND fi lter. [ . :2 5 ~~ o~ lo blinks-Underexposure possible*: Select a wider aperture (smaller f-number) q_~--F-5=-.:=0'--'- Set the focus switch to M and foc us manually. (See page 45.) For Err indicati on, see pages 68 to camera shake or subject movement. Selecting a ...
Instruction Manual
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ISO ISO Confirmation/Setting (page 35) With OX-coded film, you can switch the AF mode from -5EV to +5EV in 112 steps. C,______T_h_i_s_s_e_c_tio__n _is_f_o_r_A_D_V_A_N__C_E_D_m__o_d_e_O_n_IY_"______) 31 With non-OX-coded film, you can manually set will be ignored. In SIMPLE mode, the Optional Functions you have set the ISO film speed number...
ISO ISO Confirmation/Setting (page 35) With OX-coded film, you can switch the AF mode from -5EV to +5EV in 112 steps. C,______T_h_i_s_s_e_c_tio__n _is_f_o_r_A_D_V_A_N__C_E_D_m__o_d_e_O_n_IY_"______) 31 With non-OX-coded film, you can manually set will be ignored. In SIMPLE mode, the Optional Functions you have set the ISO film speed number...
Instruction Manual
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after you must use a tripod to avoid camera shake which may cause picture blur. ,... "f" 1 "f .. " appears in place of the shutter speed indication and the exposure indicator disappears. 2 Fully depress the shutter release button ..., the self-timer LED blinks. 3 After the desired duration, lightly press the shutter release button to "30' , ") for 30 seconds. FS.E. 1 Set exposure mode to Manual and shutter speed to "TIME" (next to complete exposure. 40 When performing long time exposure, you remove your finger to leave the shutter open as...
after you must use a tripod to avoid camera shake which may cause picture blur. ,... "f" 1 "f .. " appears in place of the shutter speed indication and the exposure indicator disappears. 2 Fully depress the shutter release button ..., the self-timer LED blinks. 3 After the desired duration, lightly press the shutter release button to "30' , ") for 30 seconds. FS.E. 1 Set exposure mode to Manual and shutter speed to "TIME" (next to complete exposure. 40 When performing long time exposure, you remove your finger to leave the shutter open as...
Instruction Manual
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... same distance, recompose with the shutter release button lightly pressed, then shoot. Or for autofocus.) 44 indication and focus manually: • Scenes with subjects located at different distances • Bright subjects with the shutter release button lightly pressed, ...special filter, e.g., a softfocus filter. (Circular polarizing filters can also use the built-in flash, or an accessory Nikon Speedlight. • Low-contrast subject Focus manually (page 45). When the focus brackets are positioned on general lighting, subject contrast and detail, and other technical points...
... same distance, recompose with the shutter release button lightly pressed, then shoot. Or for autofocus.) 44 indication and focus manually: • Scenes with subjects located at different distances • Bright subjects with the shutter release button lightly pressed, ...special filter, e.g., a softfocus filter. (Circular polarizing filters can also use the built-in flash, or an accessory Nikon Speedlight. • Low-contrast subject Focus manually (page 45). When the focus brackets are positioned on general lighting, subject contrast and detail, and other technical points...
Instruction Manual
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If your AF Nikkor lens has an A-M switch, set it is best to the longest focal length setting will magnify any slight imprecision in focusing and could result in unsharp pictures. 45 MANUAL FOCUS 1 Set focus switch to M. 2 Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focus ring until the subject appears sharp. Focusing at the shortest focal length setting and then zooming up to focus at the lens' longest focal length setting. For maximum focusing accuracy when using a zoom lens. it to M.
If your AF Nikkor lens has an A-M switch, set it is best to the longest focal length setting will magnify any slight imprecision in focusing and could result in unsharp pictures. 45 MANUAL FOCUS 1 Set focus switch to M. 2 Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focus ring until the subject appears sharp. Focusing at the shortest focal length setting and then zooming up to focus at the lens' longest focal length setting. For maximum focusing accuracy when using a zoom lens. it to M.
Instruction Manual
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...Weighted metering to expose the background, applies. It operates in all the Programmed exposure modes, as well as in shadows with the F50/F50D'S built-in flash and use flash in bright light to take a picture, for both the main subject and the background. But ...Priority or Aperture-Priority Auto exposure modes, automatically assuring a correct and well-balanced exposure of both SIMPLE and ADVANCED modes. 50 In the Manual exposure mode, Centre-Weighted Fill-Flash, which works with extra light. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY The thunderbolt symbol (~) inside viewfinder will blink if you...
...Weighted metering to expose the background, applies. It operates in all the Programmed exposure modes, as well as in shadows with the F50/F50D'S built-in flash and use flash in bright light to take a picture, for both the main subject and the background. But ...Priority or Aperture-Priority Auto exposure modes, automatically assuring a correct and well-balanced exposure of both SIMPLE and ADVANCED modes. 50 In the Manual exposure mode, Centre-Weighted Fill-Flash, which works with extra light. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY The thunderbolt symbol (~) inside viewfinder will blink if you...
Instruction Manual
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SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25 or SB-24 users The automatic adjustment functions fo r film speed, aperture and zoom-head pos iti on cannot be used with the F50/F50o camera. 54 as soon as h shooting. fo r fl as the built-in flash is acti vated. • In Aperture-Pri ori ty Auto ex posure mode, the shutter speed is fixed at 111 80 ec. • In Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, if yo u set the shutter speed at 111 25 sec. or faster, the camera automatically shifts to 111 25 sec.
SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25 or SB-24 users The automatic adjustment functions fo r film speed, aperture and zoom-head pos iti on cannot be used with the F50/F50o camera. 54 as soon as h shooting. fo r fl as the built-in flash is acti vated. • In Aperture-Pri ori ty Auto ex posure mode, the shutter speed is fixed at 111 80 ec. • In Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, if yo u set the shutter speed at 111 25 sec. or faster, the camera automatically shifts to 111 25 sec.
Instruction Manual
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...Although possible with 58-218, Matrix 8alanced Fill-Flash and CentreWeighted Fill-Flash are not recommended for close-up photography, With the F50lF50D camera, use the 58-218 at manual flash exposure mode, *2 The difference between 58-21A and 58-218, or between 58-16A and 58-168, is the type...No No No ViaA8-6 No No Yes Yes c::J :Matrix 8alanced Fill-Flash c::J :Centre-Weighted Fill-Flash Controlled aperture in SIMPLE mode with an accessory Nikon Speedlight (at ISO 100) For outdoor subjects on sunny day f/ 8 For outdoor subjects on cloudy day or in shadows f/ 5,6 For indoor subjects f/ 4...
...Although possible with 58-218, Matrix 8alanced Fill-Flash and CentreWeighted Fill-Flash are not recommended for close-up photography, With the F50lF50D camera, use the 58-218 at manual flash exposure mode, *2 The difference between 58-21A and 58-218, or between 58-16A and 58-168, is the type...No No No ViaA8-6 No No Yes Yes c::J :Matrix 8alanced Fill-Flash c::J :Centre-Weighted Fill-Flash Controlled aperture in SIMPLE mode with an accessory Nikon Speedlight (at ISO 100) For outdoor subjects on sunny day f/ 8 For outdoor subjects on cloudy day or in shadows f/ 5,6 For indoor subjects f/ 4...