Instruction Manual
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...; Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F55/F55D-a camera that is used with Nikon brand accessories. Nikon cannot guarantee the F55/F55D's performance when it . Get to read this manual thoroughly before shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations. • Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by other than Nikon brand accessories.
...; Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F55/F55D-a camera that is used with Nikon brand accessories. Nikon cannot guarantee the F55/F55D's performance when it . Get to read this manual thoroughly before shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations. • Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by other than Nikon brand accessories.
Instruction Manual
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...and Time (F55D only 22-23 About Shutter Release Button 24 BASIC OPERATION 1 25-33 1. Set Exposure Mode to AF 26-27 2. Hold Camera and Focus 30-31 4. Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN 2-11 Introduction ...2-3 Nomenclature...6-7 LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display 8-9 Available Exposure Modes 10-11 Start Shooting ...EXPOSURE MODE 53-62 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 ADVANCED OPERATION 63-70 Exposure Compensation 64-65 Auto Exposure Bracketing 66-68 Multiple ...
...and Time (F55D only 22-23 About Shutter Release Button 24 BASIC OPERATION 1 25-33 1. Set Exposure Mode to AF 26-27 2. Hold Camera and Focus 30-31 4. Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN 2-11 Introduction ...2-3 Nomenclature...6-7 LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display 8-9 Available Exposure Modes 10-11 Start Shooting ...EXPOSURE MODE 53-62 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 ADVANCED OPERATION 63-70 Exposure Compensation 64-65 Auto Exposure Bracketing 66-68 Multiple ...
Instruction Manual
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...insects. S: Shutter-Priority Auto (P. 56) You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. A: Aperture-Priority Auto (P. 58) You set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. The overall landscape will be divided into two sections. s: ...-Priority Auto or Manual exposure modes, where the photographer can be sharply focused. h: Night Portrait mode (P. 39) Use this mode to freeze the motion of fastmoving subjects. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Available Exposure Modes The exposure mode dial of the Nikon F55/F55D can determine ...
...insects. S: Shutter-Priority Auto (P. 56) You set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. A: Aperture-Priority Auto (P. 58) You set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. The overall landscape will be divided into two sections. s: ...-Priority Auto or Manual exposure modes, where the photographer can be sharply focused. h: Night Portrait mode (P. 39) Use this mode to freeze the motion of fastmoving subjects. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Available Exposure Modes The exposure mode dial of the Nikon F55/F55D can determine ...
Instruction Manual
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NOTE: Non-CPU Nikkor lens When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached and the power switch is turned on, ƒEE blinks in Manual exposure mode). However, autofocus cannot be released. 3 Detach the lens. • Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the power switch off ... type. ÅG-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring ÍCPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type (Illustration is left unattended without lens When you leave the camera unattended without a lens attached, be sure to attach the supplied body cap (page 2), or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be...
NOTE: Non-CPU Nikkor lens When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached and the power switch is turned on, ƒEE blinks in Manual exposure mode). However, autofocus cannot be released. 3 Detach the lens. • Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the power switch off ... type. ÅG-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring ÍCPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type (Illustration is left unattended without lens When you leave the camera unattended without a lens attached, be sure to attach the supplied body cap (page 2), or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be...
Instruction Manual
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In such situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 47) or focus on the subject determining the data from the camera For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a person in shadow. 27 Low-contrast scenes For example, where the subject is set to a (AUTO...(See page 46 for details.) Turn the power switch on the subject located closest to any Vari-Program (page 36) (except f Close-Up mode), the F55/F55D automatically selects Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority for easy operation, making it clicks into position. • To focus, lightly press the shutter...
In such situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 47) or focus on the subject determining the data from the camera For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a person in shadow. 27 Low-contrast scenes For example, where the subject is set to a (AUTO...(See page 46 for details.) Turn the power switch on the subject located closest to any Vari-Program (page 36) (except f Close-Up mode), the F55/F55D automatically selects Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority for easy operation, making it clicks into position. • To focus, lightly press the shutter...
Instruction Manual
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...; When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, shutter speed and aperture are set to a, the camera automatically controls all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode (page 60). M Manual P. 60 Shutter speed and aperture are indicated in the F55/F55D uses a five-segment sensor to take portraits. Matrix Metering (page 34) The Matrix Meter...
...; When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, shutter speed and aperture are set to a, the camera automatically controls all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode (page 60). M Manual P. 60 Shutter speed and aperture are indicated in the F55/F55D uses a five-segment sensor to take portraits. Matrix Metering (page 34) The Matrix Meter...
Instruction Manual
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...picturetaking situations and photographic images. The F55/F55D's AUTO mode (page 28), Auto-Multi Program (page 54) and Vari-Program (page 36) automatically control shutter speed and aperture. VariProgram gives you can manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed.... In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode (page 58), you the option to determine correct exposure. or D-type Nikkor lenses, the F55/F55D camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by...
...picturetaking situations and photographic images. The F55/F55D's AUTO mode (page 28), Auto-Multi Program (page 54) and Vari-Program (page 36) automatically control shutter speed and aperture. VariProgram gives you can manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed.... In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode (page 58), you the option to determine correct exposure. or D-type Nikkor lenses, the F55/F55D camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by...
Instruction Manual
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...self-timer) button and confirm that V 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 autofocus). • Once the self-timer is set, self-timer activates and... shutter will blink for 8 sec. The selftimer lamp will release in autofocus mode. • Self-timer shooting cannot be performed unless the camera's shutter can use the self-timer when you want to prevent interference from the LCD panel. 42 43 BASIC OPERATION 2 Self-Timer Operation ...
...self-timer) button and confirm that V 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 autofocus). • Once the self-timer is set, self-timer activates and... shutter will blink for 8 sec. The selftimer lamp will release in autofocus mode. • Self-timer shooting cannot be performed unless the camera's shutter can use the self-timer when you want to prevent interference from the LCD panel. 42 43 BASIC OPERATION 2 Self-Timer Operation ...
Instruction Manual
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...OPERATION Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to M. The shutter can be released when the focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder. However, if the subject starts moving subject, Focus Tracking (page 108) is not locked and the camera continues to the F55/F55D ... chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according to M or M/A. See the instruction manual of your lens, Manual focus is automatically activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject at the focus area (page 9/48) and causes / to appear in the viewfinder....
...OPERATION Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Set the focus mode selector to M. The shutter can be released when the focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder. However, if the subject starts moving subject, Focus Tracking (page 108) is not locked and the camera continues to the F55/F55D ... chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according to M or M/A. See the instruction manual of your lens, Manual focus is automatically activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject at the focus area (page 9/48) and causes / to appear in the viewfinder....
Instruction Manual
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.... If the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on a particular part of a subject, or when the composition of three focus areas and focus is locked once it is useful when you focus manually using the manual focus. 48 49 In this mode, you want the... camera to take automatic control over focus operations, or when shooting a moving subject. Dynamic AF Mode is useful in...
.... If the subject moves from the selected focus area, the camera automatically focuses on a particular part of a subject, or when the composition of three focus areas and focus is locked once it is useful when you focus manually using the manual focus. 48 49 In this mode, you want the... camera to take automatic control over focus operations, or when shooting a moving subject. Dynamic AF Mode is useful in...
Instruction Manual
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... Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you have locked focus, do not change the camera-to-subject distance. 52 EXPOSURE MODE This section describes how to capture a subject that's framed outside of the F55/F55D's three focus areas. To lock focus on a stationary subject which has been moving, remove your... lightly pressed. • Focus lock cannot be used in each exposure mode. • Auto-Multi Program • Shutter-Priority Auto • Aperture-Priority Auto • Manual 53
... Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting when you have locked focus, do not change the camera-to-subject distance. 52 EXPOSURE MODE This section describes how to capture a subject that's framed outside of the F55/F55D's three focus areas. To lock focus on a stationary subject which has been moving, remove your... lightly pressed. • Focus lock cannot be used in each exposure mode. • Auto-Multi Program • Shutter-Priority Auto • Aperture-Priority Auto • Manual 53
Instruction Manual
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the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide correct exposure. • S (Shutter-Priority Auto) can only be used , fastest shutter speed is limited to its minimum ... set to Shutter-Priority Auto without cancelling --, -- When the Speedlight is used with slower speeds, you lightly press the shutter release button. To shoot in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is changed to its minimum (largest f-number). Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode Fast shutter speed 1/500 sec. or underexposure...
the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide correct exposure. • S (Shutter-Priority Auto) can only be used , fastest shutter speed is limited to its minimum ... set to Shutter-Priority Auto without cancelling --, -- When the Speedlight is used with slower speeds, you lightly press the shutter release button. To shoot in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is changed to its minimum (largest f-number). Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode Fast shutter speed 1/500 sec. or underexposure...
Instruction Manual
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... Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to A. Use the Speedlight (page 80/91). 59 EXPOSURE MODE 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... ƒEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter locks. 58 2 Set the aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) manually. Large aperture f/2.8 Tip By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder.) ...
... Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to A. Use the Speedlight (page 80/91). 59 EXPOSURE MODE 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... ƒEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter locks. 58 2 Set the aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) manually. Large aperture f/2.8 Tip By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder.) ...
Instruction Manual
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Camera's exposure meter cannot be used in Manual exposure mode. See page 90 for basing exposure on brightness around three focus areas in the centre of the viewfinder and is attached, ƒ-appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder. Manual Exposure Mode M: Manual Enables you can produce various ... (minimum to its minimum (largest f-number). When the lens is too dark or backlit, the flash recommended indication fi blinks in Manual exposure mode. • When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is thus useful for details. The electronic analogue exposure display blinks when the subject...
Camera's exposure meter cannot be used in Manual exposure mode. See page 90 for basing exposure on brightness around three focus areas in the centre of the viewfinder and is attached, ƒ-appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder. Manual Exposure Mode M: Manual Enables you can produce various ... (minimum to its minimum (largest f-number). When the lens is too dark or backlit, the flash recommended indication fi blinks in Manual exposure mode. • When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is thus useful for details. The electronic analogue exposure display blinks when the subject...
Instruction Manual
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...panel, but all the indications turn off in low temperatures. • Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 66) cannot be reduced by using this camera's advanced functions. • Exposure Compensation • Auto Exposure Bracketing • Multiple Exposure 63 When the exposure mode dial is reduced when... exposure is useful for approx. 4 hours with a fresh set Long Time (Time) exposure. Note that continuous exposure time is set to M (Manual), set the aperture. 3 Compose picture, focus and shoot. • Depressing the shutter release button once opens the shutter and the self-timer lamp...
...panel, but all the indications turn off in low temperatures. • Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 66) cannot be reduced by using this camera's advanced functions. • Exposure Compensation • Auto Exposure Bracketing • Multiple Exposure 63 When the exposure mode dial is reduced when... exposure is useful for approx. 4 hours with a fresh set Long Time (Time) exposure. Note that continuous exposure time is set to M (Manual), set the aperture. 3 Compose picture, focus and shoot. • Depressing the shutter release button once opens the shutter and the self-timer lamp...
Instruction Manual
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... of the film roll is reached during shooting. • If the Exposure Compensation function (page 64) is also set proper exposure (or selected exposure in Manual exposure mode) for the flash illuminated subject and exposure on the background are performed in selected compensated EV values (maximum of the proper exposure is...
... of the film roll is reached during shooting. • If the Exposure Compensation function (page 64) is also set proper exposure (or selected exposure in Manual exposure mode) for the flash illuminated subject and exposure on the background are performed in selected compensated EV values (maximum of the proper exposure is...
Instruction Manual
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....) In addition to shooting in dim light, the flash can be fired at full output. Make sure to set to A (non-TTL Auto Flash) or M (Manual Flash) mode. 76 77 In P, S, A or M exposure mode, when the subject is dark or backlit, flash recommended indication fi blinks in the viewfinder, and ...Flash mode). Speedlight Built-In Speedlight/Ready-Light • Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes This camera is achieved-based on the main subject or to put catchlights in your subject's eyes. In this camera. • See below for the TTL Flash modes, page 80 for the flash sync modes. ...
....) In addition to shooting in dim light, the flash can be fired at full output. Make sure to set to A (non-TTL Auto Flash) or M (Manual Flash) mode. 76 77 In P, S, A or M exposure mode, when the subject is dark or backlit, flash recommended indication fi blinks in the viewfinder, and ...Flash mode). Speedlight Built-In Speedlight/Ready-Light • Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes This camera is achieved-based on the main subject or to put catchlights in your subject's eyes. In this camera. • See below for the TTL Flash modes, page 80 for the flash sync modes. ...
Instruction Manual
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... the power switch is not compatible with this camera. When the lens is not set to all available functions. (This camera is set to Manual. *2 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached. *3 This camera is turned on, ƒEE blinks in combination with Camera Holder PA-4. Lens Compatibility Use a CPU Nikkor...*4 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture. *5 Without shifting and/or tilting the lens. *6 Compatible with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor except AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ...
... the power switch is not compatible with this camera. When the lens is not set to all available functions. (This camera is set to Manual. *2 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached. *3 This camera is turned on, ƒEE blinks in combination with Camera Holder PA-4. Lens Compatibility Use a CPU Nikkor...*4 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture. *5 Without shifting and/or tilting the lens. *6 Compatible with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor except AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ...
Instruction Manual
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...; Set the Speedlight to A (non-TTL Auto Flash) or M (Manual Flash). • SB-28DX, SB-50DX and SB-23 cannot be used. *1 Ultraviolet photography can be attached directly to the F55/F55D (otherwise camera body or lens may be used . set to cancel standby mode. •...-300490) • 80mm f/2.8, 200mm f/3.5 and TC-16 Teleconverter for F3AF • PC 28mm f/4 (No. 180900 or smaller) • PC 35mm f/2.8 (No. 851001-906200) • Old-type PC 35mm f/3.5 • Old-type Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 • Reflex 1000mm f/11 (No. 142361-143000) • Reflex 2000mm f/11 (No. 200111-200310...
...; Set the Speedlight to A (non-TTL Auto Flash) or M (Manual Flash). • SB-28DX, SB-50DX and SB-23 cannot be used. *1 Ultraviolet photography can be attached directly to the F55/F55D (otherwise camera body or lens may be used . set to cancel standby mode. •...-300490) • 80mm f/2.8, 200mm f/3.5 and TC-16 Teleconverter for F3AF • PC 28mm f/4 (No. 180900 or smaller) • PC 35mm f/2.8 (No. 851001-906200) • Old-type PC 35mm f/3.5 • Old-type Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 • Reflex 1000mm f/11 (No. 142361-143000) • Reflex 2000mm f/11 (No. 200111-200310...