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...'s performance when it . Eyepiece cap DK-5 (P. 73) 2 3 We recommend that you have your camera serviced by other than Nikon brand accessories. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Introduction • Thank you for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the F55/F55D's components. Body cap (P. 19) Accessory shoe cover * Remove this cover when attaching an optional Speedlight to...
...'s performance when it . Eyepiece cap DK-5 (P. 73) 2 3 We recommend that you have your camera serviced by other than Nikon brand accessories. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Introduction • Thank you for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the F55/F55D's components. Body cap (P. 19) Accessory shoe cover * Remove this cover when attaching an optional Speedlight to...
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...-117 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 ...116-117 5 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Hold Camera and Focus 30-31 4. Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN 2-11 Introduction ...2-3 Nomenclature...6-7 LCD Panel/Viewfinder...
...-117 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 ...116-117 5 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Hold Camera and Focus 30-31 4. Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN 2-11 Introduction ...2-3 Nomenclature...6-7 LCD Panel/Viewfinder...
Instruction Manual
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...Centre Partial Metering, brightness is detected by the five-segment Matrix sensor. The proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for specific picturetaking situations and photographic images. VariProgram gives you the option to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuring subject brightness is ... film is not uniform. Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps you can manually set shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the proper aperture. The F55/F55D's AUTO mode (page 28), Auto-Multi Program (page 54) and Vari-Program (page 36) automatically control...
...Centre Partial Metering, brightness is detected by the five-segment Matrix sensor. The proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for specific picturetaking situations and photographic images. VariProgram gives you the option to subject brightness and film sensitivity, measuring subject brightness is ... film is not uniform. Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps you can manually set shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the proper aperture. The F55/F55D's AUTO mode (page 28), Auto-Multi Program (page 54) and Vari-Program (page 36) automatically control...
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...It creates a blurred background to accentuate your subject (where you want the focus) and lightly press the shutter release button. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. s: Portrait mode Use this mode whenever you're taking pictures of a distant scene. The overall picture, whether...Vari-Program Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from Portrait, Landscape, CloseUp, Sports Continuous or Night Portrait mode-designed for specific picturetaking situations and photographic images. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to the desired Vari-Program, then lightly press the shutter release button...
...It creates a blurred background to accentuate your subject (where you want the focus) and lightly press the shutter release button. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod. s: Portrait mode Use this mode whenever you're taking pictures of a distant scene. The overall picture, whether...Vari-Program Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from Portrait, Landscape, CloseUp, Sports Continuous or Night Portrait mode-designed for specific picturetaking situations and photographic images. 1 Set the exposure mode dial to the desired Vari-Program, then lightly press the shutter release button...
Instruction Manual
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... while pressing the ∆ button to reset the compensation value to brighten, and the - Tip Compensate to the + side to 0.0. This camera offers compensation of -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/2 steps. • Exposure Compensation can be checked by rotating the Command Dial while pressing ... A exposure mode, compensation remains in 1/2 steps). • When the Exposure Compensation is brighter than your main subject, or to obtain specific photographic effect. from the ISO standard), use the Exposure Compensation function. This can be set in Vari-Program is cancelled when exposure mode ...
... while pressing the ∆ button to reset the compensation value to brighten, and the - Tip Compensate to the + side to 0.0. This camera offers compensation of -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/2 steps. • Exposure Compensation can be checked by rotating the Command Dial while pressing ... A exposure mode, compensation remains in 1/2 steps). • When the Exposure Compensation is brighter than your main subject, or to obtain specific photographic effect. from the ISO standard), use the Exposure Compensation function. This can be set in Vari-Program is cancelled when exposure mode ...
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...field should be shallower in front of and deeper behind the subject on batteries • Troubleshooting • Glossary • Specifications • Index 87 larger apertures (smaller f-numbers) will produce a deeper depth of field where the background and foreground ... U M N 86 MISCELLANEOUS This section explains miscellaneous information. • Lens compatibility • Usable optional Speedlights • Optional accessories • Camera care • Notes on which the lens is the zone of sharpest focus in focus. Depth of field is focused. Similarly, shorter shooting...
...field should be shallower in front of and deeper behind the subject on batteries • Troubleshooting • Glossary • Specifications • Index 87 larger apertures (smaller f-numbers) will produce a deeper depth of field where the background and foreground ... U M N 86 MISCELLANEOUS This section explains miscellaneous information. • Lens compatibility • Usable optional Speedlights • Optional accessories • Camera care • Notes on which the lens is the zone of sharpest focus in focus. Depth of field is focused. Similarly, shorter shooting...
Instruction Manual
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...return type Lens aperture Instant-return type 110 Autofocus TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module with non-DX-coded film 111 MISCELLANEOUS Specifications Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with electronically controlled focal-plane shutter and built-in ... ¢: Manual Picture format 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF Nikkor other than G- Viewfinder Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach-mirror type, built-in -focus) • Continuous Servo AF (camera continues to focus on page 88. number of shots...
...return type Lens aperture Instant-return type 110 Autofocus TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module with non-DX-coded film 111 MISCELLANEOUS Specifications Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex with electronically controlled focal-plane shutter and built-in ... ¢: Manual Picture format 24 x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF Nikkor other than G- Viewfinder Fixed-eyelevel penta-Dach-mirror type, built-in -focus) • Continuous Servo AF (camera continues to focus on page 88. number of shots...
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MISCELLANEOUS Specifications-continued Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Shutter speeds • In a, s, ..., Red-Eye Reduction with built-in motor; three years (depending upon use of available exposure) when camera back is closed Film advance • Automatic advance with built-in motor • Continuous shooting possible ... up to first frame (frame of the maximum number of data imprint function and other operating conditions) Camera back Hinged back with timing accuracy within ±90 seconds a month; Built-in Speedlight • ...
MISCELLANEOUS Specifications-continued Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Shutter speeds • In a, s, ..., Red-Eye Reduction with built-in motor; three years (depending upon use of available exposure) when camera back is closed Film advance • Automatic advance with built-in motor • Continuous shooting possible ... up to first frame (frame of the maximum number of data imprint function and other operating conditions) Camera back Hinged back with timing accuracy within ±90 seconds a month; Built-in Speedlight • ...
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... from infinity (∞) to the closest distance and back to change without batteries) F55: Approx. 350g F55D: Approx. 360g Optional exclusive accessories Soft case CF-62 All specifications apply when fresh batteries are subject to infinity (∞) before each shot, with ...a shutter speed of 1/90 sec. MISCELLANEOUS 114 115 or faster. Tripod socket 1/4 (ISO 1222) Dimensions (W x H x D) F55: Approx. 129 x 92 x 65mm F55D...
... from infinity (∞) to the closest distance and back to change without batteries) F55: Approx. 350g F55D: Approx. 360g Optional exclusive accessories Soft case CF-62 All specifications apply when fresh batteries are subject to infinity (∞) before each shot, with ...a shutter speed of 1/90 sec. MISCELLANEOUS 114 115 or faster. Tripod socket 1/4 (ISO 1222) Dimensions (W x H x D) F55: Approx. 129 x 92 x 65mm F55D...