Instruction Manual
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... OPERATION 2 35-44 Shooting with Vari-Program 36-39 Using Built- Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 16-17 2. In Speedlight 40-41 Self-Timer Operation 42-43 - Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN 2-11 Introduction ...2-3 Nomenclature...6-7 LCD PanelN iewfinder Display 8-9 Available Exposure Modes 10-11 Start Shooting Immediately 12-13 ~PRcPA~TI 1 s:~1 1. Hold Camera and Focus 30-31 4. Set Date and Time (QD model only 22-23 About Shutter Release Button 24 BASIC OPERATION...
... OPERATION 2 35-44 Shooting with Vari-Program 36-39 Using Built- Install Batteries and Check Battery Power 16-17 2. In Speedlight 40-41 Self-Timer Operation 42-43 - Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN 2-11 Introduction ...2-3 Nomenclature...6-7 LCD PanelN iewfinder Display 8-9 Available Exposure Modes 10-11 Start Shooting Immediately 12-13 ~PRcPA~TI 1 s:~1 1. Hold Camera and Focus 30-31 4. Set Date and Time (QD model only 22-23 About Shutter Release Button 24 BASIC OPERATION...
Instruction Manual
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...-99 Camera Care ...100- 101 Notes on Batteries 102 Troubleshooting 103- 105 Glossary ...106-109 Specifications 110- 114 Index ...116-11 7 5 rexPOSUR~ODE 53=~ Auto-Multi Program 54-55 Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode 56-57 Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode 58-59 Manual Exposure Mode 60-61 Long Time Exposure 62 - L~ADVANCED OPERATION 63-~ 7~ I Exposure Compensation 64-65 Auto Exposure Bracketing 66-68 Multiple Exposure 69-70 I I L OTHER FUNCTIONS 71-7~1 Film Rewind ...72 Diopter AdjustmenWiewfinder Accessories 73 Available Mode...
...-99 Camera Care ...100- 101 Notes on Batteries 102 Troubleshooting 103- 105 Glossary ...106-109 Specifications 110- 114 Index ...116-11 7 5 rexPOSUR~ODE 53=~ Auto-Multi Program 54-55 Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode 56-57 Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode 58-59 Manual Exposure Mode 60-61 Long Time Exposure 62 - L~ADVANCED OPERATION 63-~ 7~ I Exposure Compensation 64-65 Auto Exposure Bracketing 66-68 Multiple Exposure 69-70 I I L OTHER FUNCTIONS 71-7~1 Film Rewind ...72 Diopter AdjustmenWiewfinder Accessories 73 Available Mode...
Instruction Manual
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... battery power. Batteries are exhausted . Replace batteries. (Shutter locks.) Lightly press the shutter release button to activate the exposure meter. • Lightly pressing the shutter release button reactivates the exposure meter and indications in the LCD panel automatically turn off 5 sec. after releasing your finger from the shutter release button. (All indications in the viewfinder turn off.) See page 24 for information on and confirm battery power with the ,.jiJ indication. ~ appears: CjIJ appears: bllnks : . / I \ ...... Have a fresh set ready. (Viewfinder indications...
... battery power. Batteries are exhausted . Replace batteries. (Shutter locks.) Lightly press the shutter release button to activate the exposure meter. • Lightly pressing the shutter release button reactivates the exposure meter and indications in the LCD panel automatically turn off 5 sec. after releasing your finger from the shutter release button. (All indications in the viewfinder turn off.) See page 24 for information on and confirm battery power with the ,.jiJ indication. ~ appears: CjIJ appears: bllnks : . / I \ ...... Have a fresh set ready. (Viewfinder indications...
Instruction Manual
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... sensor is not correctly advanced. Film speed is set automatically between ISO 25 to the red index mark. • When Err and E in the LCD panel and Err in viewfinder blink, film is used with non-OXcoded film . DX mark Check points • Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoors. • You can check the number of developing . Open the camera back again and reload...
... sensor is not correctly advanced. Film speed is set automatically between ISO 25 to the red index mark. • When Err and E in the LCD panel and Err in viewfinder blink, film is used with non-OXcoded film . DX mark Check points • Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoors. • You can check the number of developing . Open the camera back again and reload...
Instruction Manual
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... the data imprint on Batteries", see page 102.) 23 Replace the battery (making sure to remove the battery. Battery life is approx. 3 years. • Changing battery for imprinting 1 Open camera back, remove the battery chamber cover for the camera body. NOTE: Battery requirements for imprinting Imprinting of date/time requires one CR2025 3V lithium battery separate from the batteries required for imprinting by reinserting the screw. • Use a pointed object to set correct date/time after changing battery).
... the data imprint on Batteries", see page 102.) 23 Replace the battery (making sure to remove the battery. Battery life is approx. 3 years. • Changing battery for imprinting 1 Open camera back, remove the battery chamber cover for the camera body. NOTE: Battery requirements for imprinting Imprinting of date/time requires one CR2025 3V lithium battery separate from the batteries required for imprinting by reinserting the screw. • Use a pointed object to set correct date/time after changing battery).
Instruction Manual
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... Metering in all ·th.e.e.x.p.os.u.re..s.et.ti.ng.s Set exposure mode to 8. -~ Ii'S FS.6 @ B~ [36i ./ 2J • When the shutter release button is lightly pressed , shutter speed and aperture are indicated in the N55 uses a five- The microcomputer analyzes data including scene brightness and contrast-and subject distance when you use a G- Set Exposure Mode to 8 When the exposure mode is set to 8 , the camera automatically controls all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode...
... Metering in all ·th.e.e.x.p.os.u.re..s.et.ti.ng.s Set exposure mode to 8. -~ Ii'S FS.6 @ B~ [36i ./ 2J • When the shutter release button is lightly pressed , shutter speed and aperture are indicated in the N55 uses a five- The microcomputer analyzes data including scene brightness and contrast-and subject distance when you use a G- Set Exposure Mode to 8 When the exposure mode is set to 8 , the camera automatically controls all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode...
Instruction Manual
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... with various types of a moving subjects to be sharply focused.This mode is possible witll this mode. ~ Ni~ht Portrait P. 9 Use this mode for operating instructions and details. And the five Vari -Program modes enable you can be taken with an artistically blurred background. p Au t o - M Manual P. 60 Shutter speed and aperture are set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. See each exposure mode, effective results...
... with various types of a moving subjects to be sharply focused.This mode is possible witll this mode. ~ Ni~ht Portrait P. 9 Use this mode for operating instructions and details. And the five Vari -Program modes enable you can be taken with an artistically blurred background. p Au t o - M Manual P. 60 Shutter speed and aperture are set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. See each exposure mode, effective results...
Instruction Manual
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... shutter release button. taking situations and photographic images. .... ... 1 Set the exposure mode dial to suit the selected VariProgram and are automatically determined to the desired Vari-Program, then lightly press the shutter release button . • • Center the focus brackets on your subject (where you the option to focus using autofocus. appears and slowly depress the shutter release button . • Shutter speed and aperture are displayed in the LCD panel and viewfinder...
... shutter release button. taking situations and photographic images. .... ... 1 Set the exposure mode dial to suit the selected VariProgram and are automatically determined to the desired Vari-Program, then lightly press the shutter release button . • • Center the focus brackets on your subject (where you the option to focus using autofocus. appears and slowly depress the shutter release button . • Shutter speed and aperture are displayed in the LCD panel and viewfinder...
Instruction Manual
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... is dark or backlit. • 80mm to 300mm telephoto lenses are automatically selected (page 48). • In some shooting situations, slow shutter speed is automatically activated and the camera continues to focus on the subject without Focus lock (page 52). Use of the lens in use. Also , the shutter is released repeatedly as long as the shutter release button is fully depressed. • Built-in taking pictures up...
... is dark or backlit. • 80mm to 300mm telephoto lenses are automatically selected (page 48). • In some shooting situations, slow shutter speed is automatically activated and the camera continues to focus on the subject without Focus lock (page 52). Use of the lens in use. Also , the shutter is released repeatedly as long as the shutter release button is fully depressed. • Built-in taking pictures up...
Instruction Manual
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... three sec. blinks for data imprinting are IS032-3200. 2 Compose picture, focus and fully depress the shutter release button to select available imprinting displays. (Example: year 2002, January 15, 15:30) Each time you push the MODE button the display changes as white or reddish hues. - 44 Compatible film speeds for approx. Imprinted date/time The illustration at .e.a.n.d.t.im.e 1 Push MODE button to take a picture with the imprinted date/time.
... three sec. blinks for data imprinting are IS032-3200. 2 Compose picture, focus and fully depress the shutter release button to select available imprinting displays. (Example: year 2002, January 15, 15:30) Each time you push the MODE button the display changes as white or reddish hues. - 44 Compatible film speeds for approx. Imprinted date/time The illustration at .e.a.n.d.t.im.e 1 Push MODE button to take a picture with the imprinted date/time.
Instruction Manual
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AF-Assist Illuminator When the subject is dark and the shutter release button is activated . • AF-Assist Illuminator does not turn on and enables autofocus operation in Ll or ~ AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in the following situations: Focus mode is autofocus, AF Nikkor lens (except AF-S and AF-I) is used , subject is dark and center focus area is selected or Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is pressed lightly, the camera 's AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in a dark environment.
AF-Assist Illuminator When the subject is dark and the shutter release button is activated . • AF-Assist Illuminator does not turn on and enables autofocus operation in Ll or ~ AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in the following situations: Focus mode is autofocus, AF Nikkor lens (except AF-S and AF-I) is used , subject is dark and center focus area is selected or Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is pressed lightly, the camera 's AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on in a dark environment.
Instruction Manual
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... dark or backlit, the flash I 59 Overexposure Underexposure 3 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. or underexposure value is too dark or too bright, one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder.) • H :: Select smaller aperture (larger f-number). and shoot. • When the subject is indicated with the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder and LCD panel. (Over- 2 Set the aperture (lens...
... dark or backlit, the flash I 59 Overexposure Underexposure 3 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. or underexposure value is too dark or too bright, one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder.) • H :: Select smaller aperture (larger f-number). and shoot. • When the subject is indicated with the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder and LCD panel. (Over- 2 Set the aperture (lens...
Instruction Manual
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... f-number). When the lens is too dark or backlit, the flash recommended indication ~ blinks in the viewfinder. • Set the shutter speed (- - [Time] and 30-1/2000 sec.) by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the @ aperture button . • The electronic analog display in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the selected exposure (shutter speed and aperture) and the correct exposure. e r8!l8J 2So F'-I [!]~ -1/2 EV 3 ~ Under-1 EV Compose picture, focus and shoot. •...
... f-number). When the lens is too dark or backlit, the flash recommended indication ~ blinks in the viewfinder. • Set the shutter speed (- - [Time] and 30-1/2000 sec.) by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the @ aperture button . • The electronic analog display in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the selected exposure (shutter speed and aperture) and the correct exposure. e r8!l8J 2So F'-I [!]~ -1/2 EV 3 ~ Under-1 EV Compose picture, focus and shoot. •...
Instruction Manual
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... sec. This function is useful for approx. 4 hours with a fresh set the aperture. 3 Compose picture, focus and shoot. • Depressing the shutter release button once opens the shutter and the self-timer lamp flickers slightly during Long Time (Time) exposure. 62 Long Time Exposure • Long Time (Time) exposure of batteries. Depress the shutter release button once to open the shutter, then press the shutter release button again to close the shutter. • Continuous exposure is set to M (Manual), set the shutter speed indication to - - (next after...
... sec. This function is useful for approx. 4 hours with a fresh set the aperture. 3 Compose picture, focus and shoot. • Depressing the shutter release button once opens the shutter and the self-timer lamp flickers slightly during Long Time (Time) exposure. 62 Long Time Exposure • Long Time (Time) exposure of batteries. Depress the shutter release button once to open the shutter, then press the shutter release button again to close the shutter. • Continuous exposure is set to M (Manual), set the shutter speed indication to - - (next after...
Instruction Manual
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... set to its minimum and lock. or slower, the exposure meter cannot be used . '11 With exposure mode set to Manual and shutter speed set to 1190 sec. Set the lens aperture to its minimum aperture setting and the power switch is not compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of f15.6 or faster. '9 Some lenses/accessories cannot be attached. (See page 90.) '1 0 With exposure mode set to Manual. CPU contacts 01 CPU Nikkor lens G-type Nikkor lens D-type Nikkor lens G-type...
... set to its minimum and lock. or slower, the exposure meter cannot be used . '11 With exposure mode set to Manual and shutter speed set to 1190 sec. Set the lens aperture to its minimum aperture setting and the power switch is not compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of f15.6 or faster. '9 Some lenses/accessories cannot be attached. (See page 90.) '1 0 With exposure mode set to Manual. CPU contacts 01 CPU Nikkor lens G-type Nikkor lens D-type Nikkor lens G-type...
Instruction Manual
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... the optional Speedlight according to TTL Auto Flash. NOTE: Flash mode with optional Speed light Only A (Non-TTL Auto Flash) and M (Manual Flash) modes are available with the optional Speedlight. When the optional Speedlight is set to TTL Auto Flash and the shutter release button is lightly pressed, ~ blinks in the viewfinder to warn t hat flash synchronization is set to camera's ISO film speed, aperture and focal length (zoom position). 1' ''' moll 3S mm FS.6 III ISO ICC...
... the optional Speedlight according to TTL Auto Flash. NOTE: Flash mode with optional Speed light Only A (Non-TTL Auto Flash) and M (Manual Flash) modes are available with the optional Speedlight. When the optional Speedlight is set to TTL Auto Flash and the shutter release button is lightly pressed, ~ blinks in the viewfinder to warn t hat flash synchronization is set to camera's ISO film speed, aperture and focal length (zoom position). 1' ''' moll 3S mm FS.6 III ISO ICC...
Instruction Manual
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... E blink E blinks when exposure meter is turned on again, then press two ~ film rewind buttons simultaneously for more than G-type is not set the aperture with lens' aperture ring. • Film is not correctly installed . • Reload film . • Film is not correctly advanced . • Reload film. • Film remains in the • Remove the film camera after film rewind cartridge. is not attached. • Attach CPU lens. replace batteries with new ones and turn the power on FEE blinks F- - blinks • CPU Nikkor lens...
... E blink E blinks when exposure meter is turned on again, then press two ~ film rewind buttons simultaneously for more than G-type is not set the aperture with lens' aperture ring. • Film is not correctly installed . • Reload film . • Film is not correctly advanced . • Reload film. • Film remains in the • Remove the film camera after film rewind cartridge. is not attached. • Attach CPU lens. replace batteries with new ones and turn the power on FEE blinks F- - blinks • CPU Nikkor lens...
Instruction Manual
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... Auto Flash) or M (Manual flash) . I Remedy I • Turn the power off , even with fresh, properly installed batteries. after confirming focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range . 77,82, 83 • Set the optional 93 Speed light to static electricity, the N55's microcomputer may not advance properly. I Page • Simply release the shutter 79, 82 to take a flash picture. (Shutter speed automatically shifts to 1/90 sec.) - ~ blinks • Subject is too dark and • Use...
... Auto Flash) or M (Manual flash) . I Remedy I • Turn the power off , even with fresh, properly installed batteries. after confirming focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range . 77,82, 83 • Set the optional 93 Speed light to static electricity, the N55's microcomputer may not advance properly. I Page • Simply release the shutter 79, 82 to take a flash picture. (Shutter speed automatically shifts to 1/90 sec.) - ~ blinks • Subject is too dark and • Use...
Instruction Manual
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... in Auto-Multi Program. The flash shooting distance range varies with large maximum apertures (smaller f-numbers) are 'fast' lenses that allow the user to continuously vary the focal length without changing focus are called zoom lenses. 107 Flash shooting distance range is calculated from the principal point to use of flash output available. f-number The f-number represents the aperture value and is controlled by the effective aperture opening. Lenses with the aperture, film speed...
... in Auto-Multi Program. The flash shooting distance range varies with large maximum apertures (smaller f-numbers) are 'fast' lenses that allow the user to continuously vary the focal length without changing focus are called zoom lenses. 107 Flash shooting distance range is calculated from the principal point to use of flash output available. f-number The f-number represents the aperture value and is controlled by the effective aperture opening. Lenses with the aperture, film speed...
Instruction Manual
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... rewind available Multiple Exposure Selectable in P, S, A, M LCD panel information Shutter speed , aperture, Exposure Compensation, Exposure Compensation value, Auto Exposure Bracketing, Multiple Exposure, flash sync mode, focus area, battery power, frame counter, self-timer Date/time imprint function (QD model only) Built-in motor; three years (depending upon use of available exposure) when camera back is turned on if no operations are performed; activated by lightly pressing shutter release button after power turned on 113 film automatically advances to 3200 DX-coded film...
... rewind available Multiple Exposure Selectable in P, S, A, M LCD panel information Shutter speed , aperture, Exposure Compensation, Exposure Compensation value, Auto Exposure Bracketing, Multiple Exposure, flash sync mode, focus area, battery power, frame counter, self-timer Date/time imprint function (QD model only) Built-in motor; three years (depending upon use of available exposure) when camera back is turned on if no operations are performed; activated by lightly pressing shutter release button after power turned on 113 film automatically advances to 3200 DX-coded film...