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... life. Body cap (P. 19) Accessory shoe cover * Remove this manual thoroughly before shooting at least once every two years. • Using your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you for purchasing the Nikon F55/F55D-a camera that is used with Nikon brand accessories. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Introduction • Thank you keep this manual handy. Eyepiece cap DK-5 (P. 73...
... life. Body cap (P. 19) Accessory shoe cover * Remove this manual thoroughly before shooting at least once every two years. • Using your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you for purchasing the Nikon F55/F55D-a camera that is used with Nikon brand accessories. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Introduction • Thank you keep this manual handy. Eyepiece cap DK-5 (P. 73...
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...84-85 About Depth of Field 86 MISCELLANEOUS 87-117 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 Set Focus Mode to a 28-29 3. Set Date and Time (F55D only 22-23 About Shutter Release Button 24 BASIC OPERATION 1 25-33 1. Load Film ...20-21 4. Hold Camera and Focus 30-31 4. Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN 2-11 Introduction ...2-3 Nomenclature...6-7 LCD Panel/Viewfinder ...
...84-85 About Depth of Field 86 MISCELLANEOUS 87-117 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 Set Focus Mode to a 28-29 3. Set Date and Time (F55D only 22-23 About Shutter Release Button 24 BASIC OPERATION 1 25-33 1. Load Film ...20-21 4. 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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... camera back of five 2 6 available displays. 4. MODE button: Push to select one of the F55 differs from the F55D. • F55D only: Data imprint LCD/buttons 1. SELECT button: Push to select date/time to adjust date/time. 4 7 BEFORE YOU BEGIN when data is the F55D... Film rewind button (P. 72) Viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup (P. 73) Dioptre adjustment lever (P. 73) Command Dial Camera back lock release lever (P. 20) Film confirmation window (P. 21) Data Back (F55D only) (P. 22/44) Battery chamber cover lock release lever (P. 16) Tripod socket * Illustration shown is ...
... camera back of five 2 6 available displays. 4. MODE button: Push to select one of the F55 differs from the F55D. • F55D only: Data imprint LCD/buttons 1. SELECT button: Push to select date/time to adjust date/time. 4 7 BEFORE YOU BEGIN when data is the F55D... Film rewind button (P. 72) Viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup (P. 73) Dioptre adjustment lever (P. 73) Command Dial Camera back lock release lever (P. 20) Film confirmation window (P. 21) Data Back (F55D only) (P. 22/44) Battery chamber cover lock release lever (P. 16) Tripod socket * Illustration shown is ...
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... 39) Use this mode to take up-close pictures of the in which the camera automatically controls various exposure settings. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Available Exposure Modes The exposure mode dial of the Nikon F55/F55D can determine various exposure factors. S: Shutter-Priority Auto (P. 56) You set the... desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. Suitable for taking pictures right away. The...
... 39) Use this mode to take up-close pictures of the in which the camera automatically controls various exposure settings. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Available Exposure Modes The exposure mode dial of the Nikon F55/F55D can determine various exposure factors. S: Shutter-Priority Auto (P. 56) You set the... desired aperture, and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. Suitable for taking pictures right away. The...
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PREPARATION This section introduces the various operations necessary before you start shooting. • Install batteries and check battery power • Mount lens • Load film • Set date and time (F55D only) • About shutter release button 14 15
PREPARATION This section introduces the various operations necessary before you start shooting. • Install batteries and check battery power • Mount lens • Load film • Set date and time (F55D only) • About shutter release button 14 15
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...; Each time you to set in any exposure mode. (For imprinting date/time, see page 102.) 23 PREPARATION 4 Set Date and Time (F55D only) This camera allows you push the ADJUST button, year section moves up . NOTE: Battery requirements for imprinting Imprinting of date/time requires one of the date...or disappears, this indicates low battery power. Push SELECT button so section to change the numerical indication rapidly, hold the ADJUST button down for the camera body. To set date, select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year. • Set the time in Day/Hour/Minute ...
...; Each time you to set in any exposure mode. (For imprinting date/time, see page 102.) 23 PREPARATION 4 Set Date and Time (F55D only) This camera allows you push the ADJUST button, year section moves up . NOTE: Battery requirements for imprinting Imprinting of date/time requires one of the date...or disappears, this indicates low battery power. Push SELECT button so section to change the numerical indication rapidly, hold the ADJUST button down for the camera body. To set date, select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year. • Set the time in Day/Hour/Minute ...
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... scene For example, building windows. Scenes with Closest-Subject Priority for details.) Turn the power switch on the subject determining the data from the camera For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a person in a forest. Low-contrast scenes For example, where the subject is... field (page 47) or focus 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 pronounced differences in brightness within the focus brackets located at the same distance, use focus lock (page 52)...
... scene For example, building windows. Scenes with Closest-Subject Priority for details.) Turn the power switch on the subject determining the data from the camera For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a person in a forest. Low-contrast scenes For example, where the subject is... field (page 47) or focus 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 pronounced differences in brightness within the focus brackets located at the same distance, use focus lock (page 52)...
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... concentrating only on the shutter release opportunity. Long Time exposure is possible with this mode to accentuate your main subject. Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically depending on the subject's brightness-allowing you can be set. 28 Vari-Program BASIC ...Shutter-Priority Auto P. 56 You set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. Matrix Metering (page 34) The Matrix Meter employed in the F55/F55D uses a five-segment sensor to a, the camera automatically controls all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode (page 60)....
... concentrating only on the shutter release opportunity. Long Time exposure is possible with this mode to accentuate your main subject. Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically depending on the subject's brightness-allowing you can be set. 28 Vari-Program BASIC ...Shutter-Priority Auto P. 56 You set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. Matrix Metering (page 34) The Matrix Meter employed in the F55/F55D uses a five-segment sensor to a, the camera automatically controls all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode (page 60)....
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...Built-In Speedlight • Self-Timer Operation • Imprinting Date/Time (F55D only) 35 With the F55/F55D, Matrix Metering is automatically selected when the exposure mode is set shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the proper aperture. In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode (page... 58), you manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed. or D-type Nikkor lenses, the F55/F55D camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by the shutter speed and aperture. The F55/F55D's AUTO mode (page 28), Auto-Multi Program (page 54)...
...Built-In Speedlight • Self-Timer Operation • Imprinting Date/Time (F55D only) 35 With the F55/F55D, Matrix Metering is automatically selected when the exposure mode is set shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the proper aperture. In Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode (page... 58), you manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed. or D-type Nikkor lenses, the F55/F55D camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by the shutter speed and aperture. The F55/F55D's AUTO mode (page 28), Auto-Multi Program (page 54)...
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... descriptions of the imprinted date/time on your picture: Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year. Imprinting Date/Time (F55D only) You can imprint the following date information on the film.
... descriptions of the imprinted date/time on your picture: Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year. Imprinting Date/Time (F55D only) You can imprint the following date information on the film.
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... AF is automatically activated when the subject is moving subject, Focus Tracking (page 108) is activated and the camera continuously focuses on , rotate the lens focusing ring until / appears in the viewfinder. Also, F55/F55D will continue to focus firmly on a main subject with Lock-On™. • When g Sports Continuous mode is...
... AF is automatically activated when the subject is moving subject, Focus Tracking (page 108) is activated and the camera continuously focuses on , rotate the lens focusing ring until / appears in the viewfinder. Also, F55/F55D will continue to focus firmly on a main subject with Lock-On™. • When g Sports Continuous mode is...
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... want to take pictures 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. Focus Lock Focus lock is not locked with a moving , remove your top priority...
... want to take pictures 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. Focus Lock Focus lock is not locked with a moving , remove your top priority...
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...-roll, and o--, frame number and insufficient battery power indication M will blink in the viewfinder appear sharp. Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories The F55/F55D enables near- Viewfinder accessories such as an eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens can also be careful not to +0.8m-1. Dioptre adjustment •...72 73 to +3m-1 (page 98). NOTE: Using the dioptre adjustment lever Since the dioptre adjustment lever is blinking, open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece dioptre to do if the film does not rewind....
...-roll, and o--, frame number and insufficient battery power indication M will blink in the viewfinder appear sharp. Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories The F55/F55D enables near- Viewfinder accessories such as an eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens can also be careful not to +0.8m-1. Dioptre adjustment •...72 73 to +3m-1 (page 98). NOTE: Using the dioptre adjustment lever Since the dioptre adjustment lever is blinking, open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece dioptre to do if the film does not rewind....
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...attached directly to the accessory shoe of the aperture indication in the following non-CPU Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to the F55/F55D (otherwise camera body or lens may be damaged): • TC-16A Teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • 400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm... • 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...
...attached directly to the accessory shoe of the aperture indication in the following non-CPU Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to the F55/F55D (otherwise camera body or lens may be damaged): • TC-16A Teleconverter • Non-AI lenses • 400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm... • 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...
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... correction lenses provide viewfinder dioptre settings of 36 (SB-28) and 30 (SB-27) (manual flash, 35mm zoom-head position, ISO 100, m, 20°C). Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 • Braid-type AN-4B ...cannot be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in quickmotion. 98 99 Filters • Nikon filters can be adjusted using the R60. Optional external power source SD-7 and SD-8A or ... subject against bright light or if a bright light source is available for the F55/F55D. Soft case (CF-62) • Camera case CF-62 is compatible with AF 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G or smaller lens attached...
... correction lenses provide viewfinder dioptre settings of 36 (SB-28) and 30 (SB-27) (manual flash, 35mm zoom-head position, ISO 100, m, 20°C). Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 • Braid-type AN-4B ...cannot be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in quickmotion. 98 99 Filters • Nikon filters can be adjusted using the R60. Optional external power source SD-7 and SD-8A or ... subject against bright light or if a bright light source is available for the F55/F55D. Soft case (CF-62) • Camera case CF-62 is compatible with AF 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G or smaller lens attached...
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... and underexposure may have occurred. • Optional Speedlight is mode) exposure range. For the same reason, the film may turn the camera off , then turn the power off , even with fresh, properly installed batteries. HI appears HI appears • Overexposure • ..., 66 -- blinks • Shutter speed is set to static electricity, the F55/F55D's microcomputer may not advance properly. If the warning indication remains, or this warning appears frequently, contact authorised Nikon dealer or service centre. Troubleshooting-continued LCD panel Viewfinder Cause Remedy Page - /...
... and underexposure may have occurred. • Optional Speedlight is mode) exposure range. For the same reason, the film may turn the camera off , then turn the power off , even with fresh, properly installed batteries. HI appears HI appears • Overexposure • ..., 66 -- blinks • Shutter speed is set to static electricity, the F55/F55D's microcomputer may not advance properly. If the warning indication remains, or this warning appears frequently, contact authorised Nikon dealer or service centre. Troubleshooting-continued LCD panel Viewfinder Cause Remedy Page - /...
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...calibration are 'fast' lenses that order with a focal length of different exposures to create a desired effect. In 35mm-format cameras, lenses with the F55/F55D. Lenses which the entire film frame is exposed when the flash is called zoom lenses. 106 107 Flash shooting distance...focal length without changing focus are called normal or standard lenses. Exposure Compensation In a situation such as EV1. Lenses with the F55/F55D. The camera can effectively provide light. f-number The f-number represents the aperture value and is performed with the aperture, film speed, etc...
...calibration are 'fast' lenses that order with a focal length of different exposures to create a desired effect. In 35mm-format cameras, lenses with the F55/F55D. Lenses which the entire film frame is exposed when the flash is called zoom lenses. 106 107 Flash shooting distance...focal length without changing focus are called normal or standard lenses. Exposure Compensation In a situation such as EV1. Lenses with the F55/F55D. The camera can effectively provide light. f-number The f-number represents the aperture value and is performed with the aperture, film speed, etc...
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...representing film sensitivity. ISO film speed The international standard for using the flash at Normal Sync. MISCELLANEOUS Glossary-continued Focus Tracking Enables the camera to analyse the speed of a moving subject according to the focus data detected, and to obtain correct focus by improper use of...to-subject distance with the formula: guide number flash-to-subject distance = ------- A film speed of the F55/F55D is twice as sensitive as ISO 100, and half that is the way the F55/F55D operates with the flash brings out the background details in either metres or feet. The...
...representing film sensitivity. ISO film speed The international standard for using the flash at Normal Sync. MISCELLANEOUS Glossary-continued Focus Tracking Enables the camera to analyse the speed of a moving subject according to the focus data detected, and to obtain correct focus by improper use of...to-subject distance with the formula: guide number flash-to-subject distance = ------- A film speed of the F55/F55D is twice as sensitive as ISO 100, and half that is the way the F55/F55D operates with the flash brings out the background details in either metres or feet. The...
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... Compensation value, Auto Exposure Bracketing, Multiple Exposure, flash sync mode, focus area, battery power, frame counter, self-timer Date/time imprint function (F55D only) Built-in clock: 24-hour type with Slow Sync, Flash Cancel Ready-light • Flash fully charged: ready-light lights •...ISO 100, m); approx. film automatically advances to first frame (frame of the maximum number of data imprint function and other operating conditions) Camera back Hinged back with built-in TTL auto flash: ISO 25 to ISO 800 Flash control Controlled by TTL Sensor • Matrix Balanced...
... Compensation value, Auto Exposure Bracketing, Multiple Exposure, flash sync mode, focus area, battery power, frame counter, self-timer Date/time imprint function (F55D only) Built-in clock: 24-hour type with Slow Sync, Flash Cancel Ready-light • Flash fully charged: ready-light lights •...ISO 100, m); approx. film automatically advances to first frame (frame of the maximum number of data imprint function and other operating conditions) Camera back Hinged back with built-in TTL auto flash: ISO 25 to ISO 800 Flash control Controlled by TTL Sensor • Matrix Balanced...
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... of 1/90 sec. Specifications and design are used at normal temperature (20°C). Tripod socket 1/4 (ISO 1222) Dimensions (W x H x D) F55: Approx. 129 x 92 x 65mm F55D: Approx. 129 x 92 x 67.5mm Weight (without batteries) F55: Approx. 350g F55D: Approx. 360g Optional exclusive accessories Soft case CF-62 All specifications apply when fresh batteries are subject to...
... of 1/90 sec. Specifications and design are used at normal temperature (20°C). Tripod socket 1/4 (ISO 1222) Dimensions (W x H x D) F55: Approx. 129 x 92 x 65mm F55D: Approx. 129 x 92 x 67.5mm Weight (without batteries) F55: Approx. 350g F55D: Approx. 360g Optional exclusive accessories Soft case CF-62 All specifications apply when fresh batteries are subject to...