Instruction Manual
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...to make photography a bigger part of the QD model in all markets. We recommend that you for purchasing the Nikon N55-a camera that is not offered in your N55 camera, and be sure to read this cover when attaching an optional Speedlight to know your area. 2 Supplied accessories ...Body cap (P. 19) Accessory shoe cover • Remove this manual thoroughly before using it. Get to the accessory shoe. Please inquire with the local Nikon distributor ...
...to make photography a bigger part of the QD model in all markets. We recommend that you for purchasing the Nikon N55-a camera that is not offered in your N55 camera, and be sure to read this cover when attaching an optional Speedlight to know your area. 2 Supplied accessories ...Body cap (P. 19) Accessory shoe cover • Remove this manual thoroughly before using it. Get to the accessory shoe. Please inquire with the local Nikon distributor ...
Instruction Manual
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... AdjustmenWiewfinder Accessories 73 Available Mode Combinations 74 ---_. - 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 - FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 75-85 Built-In SpeedlightiReady-Light... Field 86 "MfsCELLANEOUS 87-1171 Lens Compatibility 88-90 Usable Optional Speedlights 91-97 Optional Accessories 98-99 Camera Care ...100- 101 Notes on Batteries 102 Troubleshooting 103- 105 Glossary ...106-109 Specifications 110- 114 Index ...116-11 7 5
... AdjustmenWiewfinder Accessories 73 Available Mode Combinations 74 ---_. - 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 - FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 75-85 Built-In SpeedlightiReady-Light... Field 86 "MfsCELLANEOUS 87-1171 Lens Compatibility 88-90 Usable Optional Speedlights 91-97 Optional Accessories 98-99 Camera Care ...100- 101 Notes on Batteries 102 Troubleshooting 103- 105 Glossary ...106-109 Specifications 110- 114 Index ...116-11 7 5
Instruction Manual
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... speed and aperture automatically. Freeze the motion of the Nikon N55 can determine various exposure factors. One is point-and-shoot exposure mode in -focus area. s: Shutter-Priority Auto (P. 56) You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed . W "" ",,>ill ...-Priority Auto or Manual exposure modes, where the photographer can be divided into two sections. Other settings, such as Flexible Program (page 55) or Exposure Compensation (page 64) are set manually. T , "'... Lets you determine depth of the in which the camera automatically controls various ...
... speed and aperture automatically. Freeze the motion of the Nikon N55 can determine various exposure factors. One is point-and-shoot exposure mode in -focus area. s: Shutter-Priority Auto (P. 56) You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed . W "" ",,>ill ...-Priority Auto or Manual exposure modes, where the photographer can be divided into two sections. Other settings, such as Flexible Program (page 55) or Exposure Compensation (page 64) are set manually. T , "'... Lets you determine depth of the in which the camera automatically controls various ...
Instruction Manual
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...Nikkor lenses, aperture does not need to be used with aperture ring G-type Nikkor lens The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring ; blinks in Manual exposure mode). CPU contacts of the VR lens does not function (p. 88). • Make sure to turn the power switch off and mount the ...lens to the camera body. MountLens Turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. • Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/ detaching the lens. CD G-type Nikkor ...
...Nikkor lenses, aperture does not need to be used with aperture ring G-type Nikkor lens The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring ; blinks in Manual exposure mode). CPU contacts of the VR lens does not function (p. 88). • Make sure to turn the power switch off and mount the ...lens to the camera body. MountLens Turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. • Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/ detaching the lens. CD G-type Nikkor ...
Instruction Manual
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... to 8 (AUTO mode, page 28) or to any of three focus areas (page 48). NOTE: AF focus mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is set to switch the focus area. Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject... (autofocus) . • Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it unnecessary to AF. If the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas.
... to 8 (AUTO mode, page 28) or to any of three focus areas (page 48). NOTE: AF focus mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is set to switch the focus area. Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject... (autofocus) . • Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it unnecessary to AF. If the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas.
Instruction Manual
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... located at the same distance, use focus lock (page 52) then recompose. In such situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 47) or focus on a different subject located at different distances from the camera For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a person in the following situations. Patterned subject...
... located at the same distance, use focus lock (page 52) then recompose. In such situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 47) or focus on a different subject located at different distances from the camera For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a person in the following situations. Patterned subject...
Instruction Manual
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... assure correct exposure. segment sensor to achieve superior metering results even in the N55 uses a five- Check point In 8 mode, Flexible Program (p. 55), Exposure Compensation (p. 64), Auto Exposure Bracketing (p. 66), Multiple Exposure (p. 69), Slow Sync (p. 78) and Red-Eye Reduction with Closest-Subject...79) cannot be set. 28 Set Exposure Mode to 8 When the exposure mode is set to 8 , the camera automatically controls all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode (page 60). See page 48 for details. The microcomputer analyzes data including scene brightness and contrast-and ...
... assure correct exposure. segment sensor to achieve superior metering results even in the N55 uses a five- Check point In 8 mode, Flexible Program (p. 55), Exposure Compensation (p. 64), Auto Exposure Bracketing (p. 66), Multiple Exposure (p. 69), Slow Sync (p. 78) and Red-Eye Reduction with Closest-Subject...79) cannot be set. 28 Set Exposure Mode to 8 When the exposure mode is set to 8 , the camera automatically controls all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode (page 60). See page 48 for details. The microcomputer analyzes data including scene brightness and contrast-and ...
Instruction Manual
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... your main subject. Using a fast shutter speed . p Au t o - Lets you determine depth of subjects such as Flexible Program (page 55) or Exposure Compensation (page 64) . • About exposure mode Four exposure modes besides 8 and five Vari -Program modes are available with an... flash , and the background. See each exposure mode, effective results can choose whether near or far subjects are set manually. M ulti Program P. 54 Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically, while allowing you to take pictures. Prio rity Auto P. 56 You set the ...
... your main subject. Using a fast shutter speed . p Au t o - Lets you determine depth of subjects such as Flexible Program (page 55) or Exposure Compensation (page 64) . • About exposure mode Four exposure modes besides 8 and five Vari -Program modes are available with an... flash , and the background. See each exposure mode, effective results can choose whether near or far subjects are set manually. M ulti Program P. 54 Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically, while allowing you to take pictures. Prio rity Auto P. 56 You set the ...
Instruction Manual
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... the film. In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode (page 58), you can manually set shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the proper aperture. or O-type Nikkor lenses, the N55 camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by the five-segment Matrix sensor. The proper combination ...subject brightness and film sensitivity results in the viewfinder. In Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode (page 56), you can manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed. Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps you the option to determine correct exposure...
... the film. In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode (page 58), you can manually set shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the proper aperture. or O-type Nikkor lenses, the N55 camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by the five-segment Matrix sensor. The proper combination ...subject brightness and film sensitivity results in the viewfinder. In Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode (page 56), you can manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed. Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps you the option to determine correct exposure...
Instruction Manual
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... stray light and achieve correct exposure. • Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in the photograph or reduce camera shake. 1 Press @ (self-timer) button and confirm that ~ appears on a stable surface before using the self-timer. • To shoot in an ...exposure mode other than Manual, cover the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece cap DK-5 (page 2) or with your hand before pressing the shutter release button to be in autofocus mode...
... stray light and achieve correct exposure. • Do not stand in front of the lens when setting the self-timer in the photograph or reduce camera shake. 1 Press @ (self-timer) button and confirm that ~ appears on a stable surface before using the self-timer. • To shoot in an ...exposure mode other than Manual, cover the eyepiece with the supplied eyepiece cap DK-5 (page 2) or with your hand before pressing the shutter release button to be in autofocus mode...
Instruction Manual
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...object momentarily blocks it in the viewfinder. The shutter can be released when the focus indicator . however, focus is activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject. Focus Mode Two focus modes, autofocus usi ng the Auto-Servo AF (Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo... AF) and Manual focus, are available with Lock-On™ . • When ~ Sports Continuous mode is selected, Continuous Servo AF is automatically activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject. appears in the viewfinder. • Auto...
...object momentarily blocks it in the viewfinder. The shutter can be released when the focus indicator . however, focus is activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject. Focus Mode Two focus modes, autofocus usi ng the Auto-Servo AF (Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo... AF) and Manual focus, are available with Lock-On™ . • When ~ Sports Continuous mode is selected, Continuous Servo AF is automatically activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject. appears in the viewfinder. • Auto...
Instruction Manual
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... or not the subject is possible either with the A-M select function , set to focus manually. If M/A (autofocus with manual priority) is available with most Nikkor lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated manually) having a maximum aperture of three focus brackets selected as expected (page 27) or with... when attached to the N55 (page 88). • When using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to M. indication in the viewfinder. Manual focus using a lens with the switch/ ring set the switch/ring to M to M or M/A. Lightly press the shutter release button and ...
... or not the subject is possible either with the A-M select function , set to focus manually. If M/A (autofocus with manual priority) is available with most Nikkor lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated manually) having a maximum aperture of three focus brackets selected as expected (page 27) or with... when attached to the N55 (page 88). • When using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to M. indication in the viewfinder. Manual focus using a lens with the switch/ ring set the switch/ring to M to M or M/A. Lightly press the shutter release button and ...
Instruction Manual
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... 1] I+---+~[ ~I••---+~E • Confirm selected focus area in the frame or your desired composition. When the focus mode is set to M (manual focus, page 47), Single Area Mode is useful in achieving focus on the subject's position in the LCD panel and viewfinder. 48 In this mode..., you focus manually using the selected focus area. ~ Tip Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority, where the camera automatically selects the focus area, or Dynamic AF Mode, where you select the desired focus ...
... 1] I+---+~[ ~I••---+~E • Confirm selected focus area in the frame or your desired composition. When the focus mode is set to M (manual focus, page 47), Single Area Mode is useful in achieving focus on the subject's position in the LCD panel and viewfinder. 48 In this mode..., you focus manually using the selected focus area. ~ Tip Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority, where the camera automatically selects the focus area, or Dynamic AF Mode, where you select the desired focus ...
Instruction Manual
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...of three focus areas and focus is locked once it is achieved. If the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera automat ically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas. If the subject moves from the selected focus area, ... focus areas. Close-Up mode) is selected, Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority automatically maintains focus on the subject located closest to M (manual). • Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is automatically selected . • Dynamic AF Mode Focus...
...of three focus areas and focus is locked once it is achieved. If the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera automat ically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas. If the subject moves from the selected focus area, ... focus areas. Close-Up mode) is selected, Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority automatically maintains focus on the subject located closest to M (manual). • Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is automatically selected . • Dynamic AF Mode Focus...
Instruction Manual
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EXPOSURE MODE This section describes how to take pictures in each exposure mode. • Auto-Multi Program • Shutter-Priority Auto • Aperture-Priority Auto • Manual 53
EXPOSURE MODE This section describes how to take pictures in each exposure mode. • Auto-Multi Program • Shutter-Priority Auto • Aperture-Priority Auto • Manual 53
Instruction Manual
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Slow shutter speed 1/4 sec. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to manually set the aperture ring of a fast-moving subject; the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide correct exposure. • S (Shutter-Priority Auto) can freeze the motion of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its ...
Slow shutter speed 1/4 sec. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to manually set the aperture ring of a fast-moving subject; the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide correct exposure. • S (Shutter-Priority Auto) can freeze the motion of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its ...
Instruction Manual
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... subject is too dark or too bright, one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD panel. (Over- To shoot in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is changed to I release button. Use the Speedlight (page 80/ 91) . or underexposure value is limited to Shutter-Priority...
... subject is too dark or too bright, one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD panel. (Over- To shoot in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is changed to I release button. Use the Speedlight (page 80/ 91) . or underexposure value is limited to Shutter-Priority...
Instruction Manual
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... changes the flash shooting distance (page 83). ~ Tip By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to maximum) manually. The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure. • A (Aperture-Priority Auto) can sharpen the background and foreground , or blur the background. ....L.a.rg.e.a.pe...
... changes the flash shooting distance (page 83). ~ Tip By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to maximum) manually. The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure. • A (Aperture-Priority Auto) can sharpen the background and foreground , or blur the background. ....L.a.rg.e.a.pe...
Instruction Manual
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I: [J :1 60 Camera's exposure meter cannot be used in Manual exposure mode. ~ Tip With electronic analog exposure display... lens aperture ring. Center Partial Metering Center Partial Metering places special emphasis on the center area of the scene. Manual Exposure Mode M: M anual Enables you to set both shutter speed (- [Time] and 30-1 /2000 sec....) and aperture (lens' minimum to Center Partial from Matrix in Manual exposure mode . • When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is thus useful for details. Long Time exposure T.im.e).c.a.n .b.e ...
I: [J :1 60 Camera's exposure meter cannot be used in Manual exposure mode. ~ Tip With electronic analog exposure display... lens aperture ring. Center Partial Metering Center Partial Metering places special emphasis on the center area of the scene. Manual Exposure Mode M: M anual Enables you to set both shutter speed (- [Time] and 30-1 /2000 sec....) and aperture (lens' minimum to Center Partial from Matrix in Manual exposure mode . • When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is thus useful for details. Long Time exposure T.im.e).c.a.n .b.e ...
Instruction Manual
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... shutter release button again to close the shutter. This function is possible for shooting nighttime scenes or stars. ~ Tip In Long Time exposure, camera shake can be performed during Long Time (Time) exposure. • - - and other indications such as aperture are displayed in the LCD panel...Exposure Bracketing (page 66) cannot be reduced by using the Self-Timer (page 42) and tripod . Note that continuous exposure time is set to M (Manual), set the shutter speed indication to - - (next after 30 sec.) to set Long Time (Time) exposure. Long Time Exposure • Long Time ...
... shutter release button again to close the shutter. This function is possible for shooting nighttime scenes or stars. ~ Tip In Long Time exposure, camera shake can be performed during Long Time (Time) exposure. • - - and other indications such as aperture are displayed in the LCD panel...Exposure Bracketing (page 66) cannot be reduced by using the Self-Timer (page 42) and tripod . Note that continuous exposure time is set to M (Manual), set the shutter speed indication to - - (next after 30 sec.) to set Long Time (Time) exposure. Long Time Exposure • Long Time ...