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... this manual thoroughly before shooting at least once every two years. • Using your camera serviced by other than Nikon brand accessories. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Introduction • Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F55/F55D-a camera that is used with Nikon brand accessories. Supplied accessories • Take trial shots Take trial shots before using it is sure to make...
... this manual thoroughly before shooting at least once every two years. • Using your camera serviced by other than Nikon brand accessories. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Introduction • Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F55/F55D-a camera that is used with Nikon brand accessories. Supplied accessories • Take trial shots Take trial shots before using it is sure to make...
Instruction Manual
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... Compensation 64-65 Auto Exposure Bracketing 66-68 Multiple Exposure 69-70 OTHER FUNCTIONS 71-74 Film Rewind...72 Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories 73 Available Mode Combinations 74 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 75-85 Built-In Speedlight/Ready-Light 76-77 Flash Sync Mode Features 78-79 ...Built-In Speedlight 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 ...
... Compensation 64-65 Auto Exposure Bracketing 66-68 Multiple Exposure 69-70 OTHER FUNCTIONS 71-74 Film Rewind...72 Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories 73 Available Mode Combinations 74 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 75-85 Built-In Speedlight/Ready-Light 76-77 Flash Sync Mode Features 78-79 ...Built-In Speedlight 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 ...
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...) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 66)/ Multiple Exposure (P. 69)/Film rewind button (P. 72) Flash lock-release (P. 80)/Flash sync mode button (P. 78) Camera strap eyelet Exposure mode dial (P. 10) Accessory shoe (P. 91) LCD panel (P. 8) Focus area button (P. 48) 6 Built-in Speedlight (P. 40/76) Self-timer (P. 42)/ AF-Assist ... socket * Illustration shown is imprinted. 7. Date/time LCD 1 ' 5 2. : Year indicator 3. MODE button: Push to select one of the F55 differs from the F55D. • F55D only: Data imprint LCD/buttons 1. The camera back of five 2 6 available displays. 4.
...) Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 66)/ Multiple Exposure (P. 69)/Film rewind button (P. 72) Flash lock-release (P. 80)/Flash sync mode button (P. 78) Camera strap eyelet Exposure mode dial (P. 10) Accessory shoe (P. 91) LCD panel (P. 8) Focus area button (P. 48) 6 Built-in Speedlight (P. 40/76) Self-timer (P. 42)/ AF-Assist ... socket * Illustration shown is imprinted. 7. Date/time LCD 1 ' 5 2. : Year indicator 3. MODE button: Push to select one of the F55 differs from the F55D. • F55D only: Data imprint LCD/buttons 1. The camera back of five 2 6 available displays. 4.
Instruction Manual
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... the ¸ button so Z disappears from the LCD panel or set simultaneously. 70 OTHER FUNCTIONS This section describes other useful camera functions and information. • Film rewind • Dioptre adjustment/Viewfinder accessories • Available mode combinations 71 Film is advanced and frame counter counts down and the film does not advance, and...
... the ¸ button so Z disappears from the LCD panel or set simultaneously. 70 OTHER FUNCTIONS This section describes other useful camera functions and information. • Film rewind • Dioptre adjustment/Viewfinder accessories • Available mode combinations 71 Film is advanced and frame counter counts down and the film does not advance, and...
Instruction Manual
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... lens can also be careful not to rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll • When battery power is blinking, open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. If film does not start to poke yourself in the frame counter. (E appears without blinking when the...adjustment lever Since the dioptre adjustment lever is -1.5m-1 to suit their vision. to do if the film does not rewind. Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories The F55/F55D enables near- Mid-roll rewind • To rewind film at mid-roll, and o--, frame number and insufficient battery power indication M will...
... lens can also be careful not to rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll • When battery power is blinking, open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. If film does not start to poke yourself in the frame counter. (E appears without blinking when the...adjustment lever Since the dioptre adjustment lever is -1.5m-1 to suit their vision. to do if the film does not rewind. Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories The F55/F55D enables near- Mid-roll rewind • To rewind film at mid-roll, and o--, frame number and insufficient battery power indication M will...
Instruction Manual
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... background becomes blurred. Large aperture f/2.8 Small aperture f/32 C O L 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 focused. Depth of field is the zone of sharpest focus in focus. It varies according to be...
... background becomes blurred. Large aperture f/2.8 Small aperture f/32 C O L 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 focused. Depth of field is the zone of sharpest focus in focus. It varies according to be...
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... electronic Manual other than M rangefinder M G-type AF Nikkor, D-type AF Nikkor*3, R R R RR AF-S, AF-I Nikkor except AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED and AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED. *7 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or..., Series-E, AI-modified Nikkor - R R RR PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D*4 - R*5 R -R AF-S/AF-I lens.) CPU Nikkor*2 Mode Focus mode Exposure mode Lens/accessories Manual with Camera Holder PA-4. R - R*10 AI-S or AI type Teleconverters - R*5 R - R - - R*8 R - or D-type AF lenses give you access to minimum (...
... electronic Manual other than M rangefinder M G-type AF Nikkor, D-type AF Nikkor*3, R R R RR AF-S, AF-I Nikkor except AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED, AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED and AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED. *7 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or..., Series-E, AI-modified Nikkor - R R RR PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D*4 - R*5 R -R AF-S/AF-I lens.) CPU Nikkor*2 Mode Focus mode Exposure mode Lens/accessories Manual with Camera Holder PA-4. R - R*10 AI-S or AI type Teleconverters - R*5 R - R - - R*8 R - or D-type AF lenses give you access to minimum (...
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... mode. • TTL Auto Flash cannot be 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 set using the Command Dial when using the...-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...
... mode. • TTL Auto Flash cannot be 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 set using the Command Dial when using the...-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...
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... the subject. is selected. • fi appears in the viewfinder when the optional Speedlight is fully charged (when the camera meter is on Manual Flash. 3 Compose picture and set aperture so that flash synchronisation is not being performed and the optional ...• Non-TTL Auto Flash using optional Speedlight 1 Attach the optional Speedlight to the accessory shoe of this camera (Non-TTL Auto Flash using an optional Speedlight attached to the accessory shoe of the camera. Proper flash operation cannot be performed using the optional Speedlight's light sensor).
... the subject. is selected. • fi appears in the viewfinder when the optional Speedlight is fully charged (when the camera meter is on Manual Flash. 3 Compose picture and set aperture so that flash synchronisation is not being performed and the optional ...• Non-TTL Auto Flash using optional Speedlight 1 Attach the optional Speedlight to the accessory shoe of this camera (Non-TTL Auto Flash using an optional Speedlight attached to the accessory shoe of the camera. Proper flash operation cannot be performed using the optional Speedlight's light sensor).
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...250V or higher), electric contact alignment or switch phase. NOTE: Flash attachments made by manufacturers other than Nikon Use only Nikon Speedlights. When the built-in Speedlight is 1/90 sec. When the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up ...is attached Turn on or off). NOTE: When optional Speedlight is attached. Other units may damage the camera's electrical circuit due to Flash Cancel mode so the built-in Speedlight to incompatible voltage requirements (not compatible... switch or set to 1/90 sec. • Use the optional Accessory Shoe Adaptor AS-15 to use the sync terminal.
...250V or higher), electric contact alignment or switch phase. NOTE: Flash attachments made by manufacturers other than Nikon Use only Nikon Speedlights. When the built-in Speedlight is 1/90 sec. When the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up ...is attached Turn on or off). NOTE: When optional Speedlight is attached. Other units may damage the camera's electrical circuit due to Flash Cancel mode so the built-in Speedlight to incompatible voltage requirements (not compatible... switch or set to 1/90 sec. • Use the optional Accessory Shoe Adaptor AS-15 to use the sync terminal.
Instruction Manual
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...3m-1 (combined dioptre with a guide number of 36 (SB-28) and 30 (SB-27) (manual flash, 35mm zoom-head position, ISO 100, m, 20°C). Speedlight SB-28/SB-27 • Speedlight SB-28/SB-...optional eyepiece correction lens when you hold the camera firmly and easily, and shoot in and rear-interchange. Filters • Nikon filters can be used with the eyepiece correction ..., drop-in quickmotion. 98 99 MISCELLANEOUS Optional Accessories A variety of optional accessories, including lens and Speedlight is available for the F55/F55D. or far-sighted photographers to adjust the...
...3m-1 (combined dioptre with a guide number of 36 (SB-28) and 30 (SB-27) (manual flash, 35mm zoom-head position, ISO 100, m, 20°C). Speedlight SB-28/SB-27 • Speedlight SB-28/SB-...optional eyepiece correction lens when you hold the camera firmly and easily, and shoot in and rear-interchange. Filters • Nikon filters can be used with the eyepiece correction ..., drop-in quickmotion. 98 99 MISCELLANEOUS Optional Accessories A variety of optional accessories, including lens and Speedlight is available for the F55/F55D. or far-sighted photographers to adjust the...
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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 the F55/F55D is 12 (ISO 100, m). Guide number The guide number indicates the power of exposure. Guide numbers... for using the flash at a fast shutter speed often results in h Night Portrait mode). The guide number of the built-in Speedlight of accessories such as ISO 100, and half that is caused by anticipating the subject's position-at the exact moment of a flash in the viewfinder. ...
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 the F55/F55D is 12 (ISO 100, m). Guide number The guide number indicates the power of exposure. Guide numbers... for using the flash at a fast shutter speed often results in h Night Portrait mode). The guide number of the built-in Speedlight of accessories such as ISO 100, and half that is caused by anticipating the subject's position-at the exact moment of a flash in the viewfinder. ...
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... 100, m); film automatically advances to first frame (frame of the maximum number of data imprint function and other operating conditions) Camera back Hinged back with film confirmation window F55D: data imprint LCD panel/buttons Power source Two 3V CR2 lithium batteries Power switch ... 31, 2049 Usable film: ISO 32 to 1/90 sec. three years (depending upon use of available exposure) when camera back is indication recommended in P, S, A and M Accessory shoe Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact (sync contact, ready-light contact, GND), safety lock provided Self-timer Electronically ...
... 100, m); film automatically advances to first frame (frame of the maximum number of data imprint function and other operating conditions) Camera back Hinged back with film confirmation window F55D: data imprint LCD panel/buttons Power source Two 3V CR2 lithium batteries Power switch ... 31, 2049 Usable film: ISO 32 to 1/90 sec. three years (depending upon use of available exposure) when camera back is indication recommended in P, S, A and M Accessory shoe Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact (sync contact, ready-light contact, GND), safety lock provided Self-timer Electronically ...
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...continued Battery power confirmation In LCD panel, with a shutter speed of 1/90 sec. 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 notice. Specifications and design are subject to infinity ...lens, covering the full range 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 just about exhausted Usable number of 36exposure (24exposure)...
...continued Battery power confirmation In LCD panel, with a shutter speed of 1/90 sec. 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 notice. Specifications and design are subject to infinity ...lens, covering the full range 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 just about exhausted Usable number of 36exposure (24exposure)...