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...simple, "point-and-shoot" photography Read these chapters for a complete description of all aspects of camera operation Introduction (pages 1-13) Learn the names of the camera's more about camera playback, transferring photographs to advanced. Setup: Shooting, Playback, and Custom Settings (pages 76-100...More on Photography (pages 30-50) Play with exposure and explore the creative possibilities of some of camera parts and ready the camera for information on camera specifications, accessories, and troubleshooting. About This Manual The topics in this chapter for more ...
...simple, "point-and-shoot" photography Read these chapters for a complete description of all aspects of camera operation Introduction (pages 1-13) Learn the names of the camera's more about camera playback, transferring photographs to advanced. Setup: Shooting, Playback, and Custom Settings (pages 76-100...More on Photography (pages 30-50) Play with exposure and explore the creative possibilities of some of camera parts and ready the camera for information on camera specifications, accessories, and troubleshooting. About This Manual The topics in this chapter for more ...
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Introduction Tutorial Photography and Playback Reference More on Photography More on Playback Setup Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Playback Options: The Playback Menu Custom Settings: The Custom Settings Menu Technical Notes i
Introduction Tutorial Photography and Playback Reference More on Photography More on Playback Setup Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Playback Options: The Playback Menu Custom Settings: The Custom Settings Menu Technical Notes i
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...neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of a fall or other strong light source through the viewfinder could result in injury. Observe the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury. Do not ... the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Continued operation could result from the AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery ...
...neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of a fall or other strong light source through the viewfinder could result in injury. Observe the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury. Do not ... the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Continued operation could result from the AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery ...
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... touching a person or object. 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. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury...meter (39˝) from the subject. To avoid damage to the product, be taken to leakage when fully discharged. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to your eye accidentally. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on battery power for the purpose, to put your finger...
... touching a person or object. 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. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury...meter (39˝) from the subject. To avoid damage to the product, be taken to leakage when fully discharged. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to your eye accidentally. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on battery power for the purpose, to put your finger...
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...money, The government has issued cautions on certain copies and re- postage stamps or post cards issued by • Comply with your Nikon product are be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law is a trademark. The copying or reproduction of the Canadian ...by national and international copyright laws. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for customers in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of Microsoft Corporation. All other trade names mentioned in a ...
...money, The government has issued cautions on certain copies and re- postage stamps or post cards issued by • Comply with your Nikon product are be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law is a trademark. The copying or reproduction of the Canadian ...by national and international copyright laws. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for customers in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of Microsoft Corporation. All other trade names mentioned in a ...
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... Introduction...1 Getting to Know the Camera 2 First Steps ...7 Attaching a Lens 7 Charging and Inserting the Battery 8 Basic Setup 10 Inserting Memory Cards 11 Adjusting Viewfinder Focus 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 ...
... Introduction...1 Getting to Know the Camera 2 First Steps ...7 Attaching a Lens 7 Charging and Inserting the Battery 8 Basic Setup 10 Inserting Memory Cards 11 Adjusting Viewfinder Focus 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 ...
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...Fldr 84 Rotate Tall ...84 Slide Show ...85 Print Set ...86 Small Picture 86 Custom Settings 87 Technical Notes 101 Camera Settings 101 Optional Accessories 104 Caring for the Camera 115 Troubleshooting 120 Appendix ...126 Specifications 129 Index ...136 A two-button reset (page 50) and Custom ...Setting R (Menu Reset; Viewing Photographs on a Computer 59 Printing Photographs 62 Setup...68 Basic Camera Settings 68 Format ...68 CSM/Setup Menu 69 Date ...69 LCD Brightness 69 Video Mode 69 Language (LANG 70 Image Comment 70 USB ...71 ...
...Fldr 84 Rotate Tall ...84 Slide Show ...85 Print Set ...86 Small Picture 86 Custom Settings 87 Technical Notes 101 Camera Settings 101 Optional Accessories 104 Caring for the Camera 115 Troubleshooting 120 Appendix ...126 Specifications 129 Index ...136 A two-button reset (page 50) and Custom ...Setting R (Menu Reset; Viewing Photographs on a Computer 59 Printing Photographs 62 Setup...68 Basic Camera Settings 68 Format ...68 CSM/Setup Menu 69 Date ...69 LCD Brightness 69 Video Mode 69 Language (LANG 70 Image Comment 70 USB ...71 ...
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... cap. viii Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from entering the camera, do not exchange lenses in dusty environments. Should foreign... provided with you on important occasions (for a fee, from the Nikon representative in photographs taken under certain conditions. The D50, however, is available on-line at weddings or before taking pictures on... and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Photographs affected by authorized Nikon service personnel. Nikon will not be available from any authorized...
... cap. viii Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from entering the camera, do not exchange lenses in dusty environments. Should foreign... provided with you on important occasions (for a fee, from the Nikon representative in photographs taken under certain conditions. The D50, however, is available on-line at weddings or before taking pictures on... and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Photographs affected by authorized Nikon service personnel. Nikon will not be available from any authorized...
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... be read before using the camera. This icon marks settings that should be fine-tuned from the camera. • Quick Start Guide: The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of a Nikon D50 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with the lens for more.... See the manual provided with interchangeable lenses. Introduction Introduction Thank you for your purchase of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking pictures with your camera. Focal length scale Mounting index: 7 Zoom ring: 16 CPU contacts: 105 Focus ring: 35 A-M mode switch: 15...
... be read before using the camera. This icon marks settings that should be fine-tuned from the camera. • Quick Start Guide: The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of a Nikon D50 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with the lens for more.... See the manual provided with interchangeable lenses. Introduction Introduction Thank you for your purchase of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking pictures with your camera. Focal length scale Mounting index: 7 Zoom ring: 16 CPU contacts: 105 Focus ring: 35 A-M mode switch: 15...
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...you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Camera Body Accessory shoe: 109 Control panel: 4 AF-assist illuminator: 34 [Self-timer lamp: 22] [Red-eye reduction lamp: 36] ... 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...
...you read through the rest of the manual. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Camera Body Accessory shoe: 109 Control panel: 4 AF-assist illuminator: 34 [Self-timer lamp: 22] [Red-eye reduction lamp: 36] ... 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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... ( 51) Move cursor up Menu navigation ( 28) Display previous page Return to control the display of photo information during playback. Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body (continued) Viewfinder eyepiece: 5, 13, 16 Viewfinder eyepiece cup: 13 (shooting mode) button: 21 [Reset button: 50] (playback) button: 24, 51...
... ( 51) Move cursor up Menu navigation ( 28) Display previous page Return to control the display of photo information during playback. Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body (continued) Viewfinder eyepiece: 5, 13, 16 Viewfinder eyepiece cup: 13 (shooting mode) button: 21 [Reset button: 50] (playback) button: 24, 51...
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Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Control Panel 1 11 2 3 10 4 9 8 5 6 7 1 Shutter speed 40-45 8 Number of exposures remaining ... 14 Exposure compensation value ....... 47 Number of shots remaining Flash compensation value 38 ...
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Control Panel 1 11 2 3 10 4 9 8 5 6 7 1 Shutter speed 40-45 8 Number of exposures remaining ... 14 Exposure compensation value ....... 47 Number of shots remaining Flash compensation value 38 ...
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... If the camera is totally exhausted, the display in the viewfinder will dim. The Viewfinder Display 1 When the battery is turned off with a battery ... 5 Large-Capacity Memory Cards When enough memory remains on the memory card to the nearest hundred (e.g., if there is inserted. Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 3 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 14 15 16 17 1 Reference circle for center-weighted metering 96 2 Focus brackets (focus areas) .... 16, 33 3 "No memory card...
... If the camera is totally exhausted, the display in the viewfinder will dim. The Viewfinder Display 1 When the battery is turned off with a battery ... 5 Large-Capacity Memory Cards When enough memory remains on the memory card to the nearest hundred (e.g., if there is inserted. Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 3 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 14 15 16 17 1 Reference circle for center-weighted metering 96 2 Focus brackets (focus areas) .... 16, 33 3 "No memory card...
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P: Programmed auto ( 42) S: Shutter-priority auto ( 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...
P: Programmed auto ( 42) S: Shutter-priority auto ( 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...
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... Being careful not to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount. Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is removed. 1 Turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. See the lens manual for details. To remove the lens..., press and hold the lensrelease button while turning the lens clockwise. Remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when the lens is off and remove the body cap. Introduction-First Steps First Steps Attaching a Lens Care should be taken to press ...
... Being careful not to prevent dust from the lens. 2 Keeping the mounting index on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount. Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is removed. 1 Turn the camera off when removing or exchanging lenses. See the lens manual for details. To remove the lens..., press and hold the lensrelease button while turning the lens clockwise. Remove the rear lens cap from entering the camera when the lens is off and remove the body cap. Introduction-First Steps First Steps Attaching a Lens Care should be taken to press ...
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Close the battery chamber cover. Removing the Battery Turn the camera off , open the battery chamber cover. 2.2 Insert a fully charged battery as shown at right. Introduction-First Steps 2 Insert the battery 2.1 After confirming that the camera is not in use. 9 Replace the terminal cover when the battery is off before removing the battery.
Close the battery chamber cover. Removing the Battery Turn the camera off , open the battery chamber cover. 2.2 Insert a fully charged battery as shown at right. Introduction-First Steps 2 Insert the battery 2.1 After confirming that the camera is not in use. 9 Replace the terminal cover when the battery is off before removing the battery.
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... Menu ( 68) Selecting Language (LANG) in the setup menu displays the menu shown in Step 3. Introduction-First Steps Basic Setup The first time the camera is turned on, the language selection dialog shown in Step 1 will be displayed in Step 4 and press the button to return to the setup menu...
... Menu ( 68) Selecting Language (LANG) in the setup menu displays the menu shown in Step 3. Introduction-First Steps Basic Setup The first time the camera is turned on, the language selection dialog shown in Step 1 will be displayed in Step 4 and press the button to return to the setup menu...
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...remaining, the card is ready for about a second. If the control panel shows the number of data. When this switch is displayed in the camera. If the message shown at right until it can not be formatted before it clicks into place. Close the memory card slot cover. 1.3 ...Turn the camera on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Insert a memory card 1.1 Before inserting or removing memory cards, turn the camera off and open the card slot cover. 1.2 Slide the memory card in as shown at...
...remaining, the card is ready for about a second. If the control panel shows the number of data. When this switch is displayed in the camera. If the message shown at right until it can not be formatted before it clicks into place. Close the memory card slot cover. 1.3 ...Turn the camera on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately). 1 Insert a memory card 1.1 Before inserting or removing memory cards, turn the camera off and open the card slot cover. 1.2 Slide the memory card in as shown at...
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...is complete. 2.3 Monitor turns off and open the memory card slot cover. 3 Press the card in a computer. Formatting Memory Cards Use the camera Format option to eject (ቢ). The card can then be removed by hand (ባ). 12 Be sure all photographs and other data they may ...drop if cards are formatted in to format memory cards. Begin formatting. Do not turn camera off or remove battery or memory card until formatting is complete. Introduction-First Steps 2 Format the memory card Formatting memory cards permanently deletes all...
...is complete. 2.3 Monitor turns off and open the memory card slot cover. 3 Press the card in a computer. Formatting Memory Cards Use the camera Format option to eject (ቢ). The card can then be removed by hand (ባ). 12 Be sure all photographs and other data they may ...drop if cards are formatted in to format memory cards. Begin formatting. Do not turn camera off or remove battery or memory card until formatting is complete. Introduction-First Steps 2 Format the memory card Formatting memory cards permanently deletes all...