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... tickets, such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by • Comply with your Nikon product are trademarks or regis- tered trademarks of securities is prohibited. v Cet appareil numérique de la classe B res- copied or...of certified documents stipulated by the government and of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of a scanner, digital camera or other trade names mentioned in possession of material that simply being • Cautions on coins, securities, government bonds, or ...
... tickets, such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by • Comply with your Nikon product are trademarks or regis- tered trademarks of securities is prohibited. v Cet appareil numérique de la classe B res- copied or...of certified documents stipulated by the government and of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of a scanner, digital camera or other trade names mentioned in possession of material that simply being • Cautions on coins, securities, government bonds, or ...
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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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...As part of foreign matter on the low-pass filter can be ordered, for a fee, from any authorized Nikon service representative. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may adhere to the low-pass filter, where it may appear in dusty environments. Should foreign... to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. The D50, however, is functioning normally. Additional information may be adhering to the body cap. Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming ...
...As part of foreign matter on the low-pass filter can be ordered, for a fee, from any authorized Nikon service representative. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may adhere to the low-pass filter, where it may appear in dusty environments. Should foreign... to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. The D50, however, is functioning normally. Additional information may be adhering to the body cap. Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming ...
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... Nikon digital camera, taking pictures with your camera. To make it handy when using the camera. Please 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... Custom Settings menu. The documentation for illustrative purposes. For information on using the PictureProject software provided with your Nikon digital camera. This icon marks settings that should be read before using the product. See the manual provided with interchangeable lenses...
... Nikon digital camera, taking pictures with your camera. To make it handy when using the camera. Please 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... Custom Settings menu. The documentation for illustrative purposes. For information on using the PictureProject software provided with your Nikon digital camera. This icon marks settings that should be read before using the product. See the manual provided with interchangeable lenses...
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...) 6 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...
...) 6 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...
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...clicks into place. Introduction-First Steps Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on . When this switch is in the "lock" position, the camera will light for use. 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....
...clicks into place. Introduction-First Steps Inserting Memory Cards The camera stores pictures on . When this switch is in the "lock" position, the camera will light for use. 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....
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... ,modes, the built-in Digital Vari-Program modes: 1 Rotate the mode dial to select a Digital VariProgram mode. 2 Frame a... photograph, focus, and shoot as rotating the mode dial. this subject stands out clearly while background details are processed for mode. Increase distance between subject and background or use telephoto lens for portraits. Selecting a program automatically optimizes settings to camera; Camera...Description Portrait For portraits. Child For pictures of six Digital Vari-Program modes. To take pictures in fl...
... ,modes, the built-in Digital Vari-Program modes: 1 Rotate the mode dial to select a Digital VariProgram mode. 2 Frame a... photograph, focus, and shoot as rotating the mode dial. this subject stands out clearly while background details are processed for mode. Increase distance between subject and background or use telephoto lens for portraits. Selecting a program automatically optimizes settings to camera; Camera...Description Portrait For portraits. Child For pictures of six Digital Vari-Program modes. To take pictures in fl...
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.... Clothing and background details are vividly rendered while skin tones remain soft and natural. • Camera selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Close up: Photographing Small Objects Use for close-up shots of children. Tutorial-Digital Vari-Programs Landscape: Capturing Nature's Majesty Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors...
.... Clothing and background details are vividly rendered while skin tones remain soft and natural. • Camera selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Close up: Photographing Small Objects Use for close-up shots of children. Tutorial-Digital Vari-Programs Landscape: Capturing Nature's Majesty Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors...
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... II pictures). 32 Reference-Image Quality and Size The QUAL Button If the monitor is off, image quality and size can be set by the camera, and xxx is one of the following options are stored as image files with names of the form "DSC_nnnn.xxx," where nnnn is a four...-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by pressing the (QUAL) button and rotating the command dial until the desired combination of ...
... II pictures). 32 Reference-Image Quality and Size The QUAL Button If the monitor is off, image quality and size can be set by the camera, and xxx is one of the following options are stored as image files with names of the form "DSC_nnnn.xxx," where nnnn is a four...-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by pressing the (QUAL) button and rotating the command dial until the desired combination of ...
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... taken at slow shutter speeds are prone to mottling. 39 If sensitivity is the digital equivalent of ISO 200 equivalent, the same exposure can be "grainy," pictures taken at faster shutter speeds, preventing blur. Instead, the camera adjusts sensitivity automatically. To adjust sensitivity manually, select Off for Custom Setting 9 (... The ISO Button If the monitor is off, sensitivity can be set to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. Digital Vari-Program Modes At default settings, manual sensitivity adjustment is displayed in steps of 1EV.
... taken at slow shutter speeds are prone to mottling. 39 If sensitivity is the digital equivalent of ISO 200 equivalent, the same exposure can be "grainy," pictures taken at faster shutter speeds, preventing blur. Instead, the camera adjusts sensitivity automatically. To adjust sensitivity manually, select Off for Custom Setting 9 (... The ISO Button If the monitor is off, sensitivity can be set to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. Digital Vari-Program Modes At default settings, manual sensitivity adjustment is displayed in steps of 1EV.
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...computer (see the printer manual for details). Printing Via Direct USB Connection When the camera is connected to a printer that RAW photographs can be selected for printing using PictureProject and print them using Nikon Capture 4 version 4.3 or later (available separately) or PictureProject. If the center ...Direct USB Connection If possible, use the EH-5 AC adapter when printing to a developer or digital print center. If the printer supports DPOF ( 128), photographs can be printed directly from the camera ( 63). • Insert the memory card in a printer equipped with a card slot...
...computer (see the printer manual for details). Printing Via Direct USB Connection When the camera is connected to a printer that RAW photographs can be selected for printing using PictureProject and print them using Nikon Capture 4 version 4.3 or later (available separately) or PictureProject. If the center ...Direct USB Connection If possible, use the EH-5 AC adapter when printing to a developer or digital print center. If the printer supports DPOF ( 128), photographs can be printed directly from the camera ( 63). • Insert the memory card in a printer equipped with a card slot...
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USB Choose a USB option for use with PictureProject ( 59). signed automatically by a three-digit folder number as the same folder. back Fldr menu ( 84). Select Folder Choose the folder in the highest-numbered folder with the... will be stored. Renaming similarly applies to a PictBridge printer or using the Camera Control function in the Play- Choose PTP when connecting to all folders named NIKON (100NIKON, 101NIKON, 102NIKON, etc.) will be stored. If a photograph is selected in Nikon Capture 4 version 4.3 (available separately). See "Viewing Photographs on a Computer"...
USB Choose a USB option for use with PictureProject ( 59). signed automatically by a three-digit folder number as the same folder. back Fldr menu ( 84). Select Folder Choose the folder in the highest-numbered folder with the... will be stored. Renaming similarly applies to a PictBridge printer or using the Camera Control function in the Play- Choose PTP when connecting to all folders named NIKON (100NIKON, 101NIKON, 102NIKON, etc.) will be stored. If a photograph is selected in Nikon Capture 4 version 4.3 (available separately). See "Viewing Photographs on a Computer"...
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THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID 104 YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. The following types of digital photography. Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of accessories available for use with your Nikon digital camera are available for the D50: Flash units (Speedlights) ML-L3 remote control Viewfinder accessories Lenses...
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID 104 YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. The following types of digital photography. Optional Accessories One advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of accessories available for use with your Nikon digital camera are available for the D50: Flash units (Speedlights) ML-L3 remote control Viewfinder accessories Lenses...
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...SB-600 ✔ 2 3 SB-600 (Advanced Wireless Lighting) 1 Available only with CPU lenses (IX Nikkor lenses 5 Adjusted automatically according to camera aperture excluded). excluded). 4 Available only with lens aperture ring. The following features are available with SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights: Speedlight Flash ... RPT Repeating flash REAR Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Flash Color Information Communication FV lock1 AF-assist for Digital SLR is used when spot is used, must be adjusted manually to match aperture metering is selected. selected with non-CPU...
...SB-600 ✔ 2 3 SB-600 (Advanced Wireless Lighting) 1 Available only with CPU lenses (IX Nikkor lenses 5 Adjusted automatically according to camera aperture excluded). excluded). 4 Available only with lens aperture ring. The following features are available with SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights: Speedlight Flash ... RPT Repeating flash REAR Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Flash Color Information Communication FV lock1 AF-assist for Digital SLR is used when spot is used, must be adjusted manually to match aperture metering is selected. selected with non-CPU...
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...this may not be underexposed. If the flashready indicator blinks for Digital SLR. Auto power zoom is taken with i-TTL flash control, the photograph may be achieved using the AF-assist illuminator on the camera ( 34). When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync...to the Speedlight manual for Digital SLR. If the maximum aperture of the lens. Technical Notes-Optional Accessories 112 The D50 is not included in the "digital SLR" category in sensitivity (e.g., from 200 to 400), aperture is limited according to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. Take a test shot and...
...this may not be underexposed. If the flashready indicator blinks for Digital SLR. Auto power zoom is taken with i-TTL flash control, the photograph may be achieved using the AF-assist illuminator on the camera ( 34). When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync...to the Speedlight manual for Digital SLR. If the maximum aperture of the lens. Technical Notes-Optional Accessories 112 The D50 is not included in the "digital SLR" category in sensitivity (e.g., from 200 to 400), aperture is limited according to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. Take a test shot and...
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... The D50 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard that allows pictures to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer. Aperture at ISO equivalent of camera. Technical... 1/500-1/60 s 1/500-1/125 s Mode S, M Shutter speed 1/500-1 s 1/500-1/30 s Flash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity Flash range varies with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to ensure compatibility among different makes of 200 400 800 1600 2 2.8 4 5.6 2.8 4 5.6 8 4 5.6 8 11 5.6 ...
... The D50 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard that allows pictures to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer. Aperture at ISO equivalent of camera. Technical... 1/500-1/60 s 1/500-1/125 s Mode S, M Shutter speed 1/500-1 s 1/500-1/30 s Flash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity Flash range varies with the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to ensure compatibility among different makes of 200 400 800 1600 2 2.8 4 5.6 2.8 4 5.6 8 4 5.6 8 11 5.6 ...
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...interchangeable lenses Effective pixels 6.1 million CCD Image size (pixels) 23.7 × 15.6 mm; Specifications Type Single-lens reflex digital camera with depth-of lens (vertical and horizontal) Approximately 0.75× (50-mm lens at in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; ... pixels: 6.24 million • 3008 × 2000 (Large) • 2256 × 1496 (Medium) • 1504 × 1000 (Small) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Compatible lenses* Type G or D AF Nikkor Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.8D Other AF Nikkor† AI-P Nikkor Non...
...interchangeable lenses Effective pixels 6.1 million CCD Image size (pixels) 23.7 × 15.6 mm; Specifications Type Single-lens reflex digital camera with depth-of lens (vertical and horizontal) Approximately 0.75× (50-mm lens at in mode M, but exposure meter does not function; ... pixels: 6.24 million • 3008 × 2000 (Large) • 2256 × 1496 (Medium) • 1504 × 1000 (Small) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Compatible lenses* Type G or D AF Nikkor Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.8D Other AF Nikkor† AI-P Nikkor Non...
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...i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, or standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR (spot metering) •SB-800 or 600: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, or standard i-TTL flash for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) • NEF... LCD with built-in increments of 1/ 3 or ½ EV Accessory shoe Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock Nikon Creative Supports Flash Color Information Communication and FV Lighting System lock with brightness adjustment Technical Notes-Specifications 131 SB-800 ...
...i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, or standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR (spot metering) •SB-800 or 600: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, or standard i-TTL flash for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0 and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) • NEF... LCD with built-in increments of 1/ 3 or ½ EV Accessory shoe Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock Nikon Creative Supports Flash Color Information Communication and FV Lighting System lock with brightness adjustment Technical Notes-Specifications 131 SB-800 ...
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... ratio 1:3.5-5.6 Construction 7 elements in 5 groups, including 1 ED glass element and 1 aspherical element Zoom positions 18, 24, 35, 45, and 55 mm Distance information Supplied to camera body Zoom Zoom adjusted by rotating lens zoom ring Focus Autofocus with Nikon mount Supported cameras Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras Focal length 18-55 mm Max.
... ratio 1:3.5-5.6 Construction 7 elements in 5 groups, including 1 ED glass element and 1 aspherical element Zoom positions 18, 24, 35, 45, and 55 mm Distance information Supplied to camera body Zoom Zoom adjusted by rotating lens zoom ring Focus Autofocus with Nikon mount Supported cameras Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras Focal length 18-55 mm Max.