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... 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 Date and ...Time (F55D only 22-23 About Shutter Release Button 24 BASIC OPERATION 1 25-33 1. Hold Camera and Focus 30-31 4. Set Exposure Mode ...
... 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 Date and ...Time (F55D only 22-23 About Shutter Release Button 24 BASIC OPERATION 1 25-33 1. Hold Camera and Focus 30-31 4. Set Exposure Mode ...
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...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 imprinted. 7. The camera back of five 2 6 available displays. 4. M: Month indicator 6. : Data imprint indicator: Blinks approx.... 2 sec. ADJUST button: Push to be adjusted. 3 7 -5. MODE button: Push to select one of the F55 differs from the F55D. ...
...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 imprinted. 7. The camera back of five 2 6 available displays. 4. M: Month indicator 6. : Data imprint indicator: Blinks approx.... 2 sec. ADJUST button: Push to be adjusted. 3 7 -5. MODE button: Push to select one of the F55 differs from the F55D. ...
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... (P. 64) Aperture 9 BEFORE YOU BEGIN LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display • LCD panel Shutter speed Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 66) Aperture Self-timer (P. 42) Multiple Exposure (P. 69) Battery power (P. 17) • Viewfinder display Focus area (focus brackets) (P. 30/48) Flash sync mode (P. 78/80) Frame counter (P. 21)/ Exposure Compensation value (P. 64) Focus area...
... (P. 64) Aperture 9 BEFORE YOU BEGIN LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display • LCD panel Shutter speed Auto Exposure Bracketing (P. 66) Aperture Self-timer (P. 42) Multiple Exposure (P. 69) Battery power (P. 17) • Viewfinder display Focus area (focus brackets) (P. 30/48) Flash sync mode (P. 78/80) Frame counter (P. 21)/ Exposure Compensation value (P. 64) Focus area...
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Start Shooting Immediately 1 Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the camera's power is blinking in the LCD panel. 4 Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus) (page 26) and the exposure mode dial to a (AUTO mode) (... 32). 7 Film starts to rewind automatically when it reaches the end of the roll (page 33). • Make sure E is off (page 16). 5 Hold the camera properly, compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button (page 30). START SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY 2 Attach the lens and turn the power switch...
Start Shooting Immediately 1 Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the camera's power is blinking in the LCD panel. 4 Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus) (page 26) and the exposure mode dial to a (AUTO mode) (... 32). 7 Film starts to rewind automatically when it reaches the end of the roll (page 33). • Make sure E is off (page 16). 5 Hold the camera properly, compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button (page 30). START SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY 2 Attach the lens and turn the power switch...
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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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... turn off when you , especially when travelling. • For the number of ´ and ‰ poles may damage the camera. 16 N appears: M appears: M blinks: Sufficient battery power. Batteries are exhausted. PREPARATION • When replacing batteries, be shot with you release your finger from the shutter release button after releasing your finger from the shutter...
... turn off when you , especially when travelling. • For the number of ´ and ‰ poles may damage the camera. 16 N appears: M appears: M blinks: Sufficient battery power. Batteries are exhausted. PREPARATION • When replacing batteries, be shot with you release your finger from the shutter release button after releasing your finger from the shutter...
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... cover by removing the screw using a screwdriver. 2 Remove the used battery and insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with ´ side facing up from the batteries required for the camera body. Battery life is complete. 22 • Changing battery for imprinting 1 Open camera back, remove the battery chamber cover for imprinting by reinserting the screw. • Use a pointed...
... cover by removing the screw using a screwdriver. 2 Remove the used battery and insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with ´ side facing up from the batteries required for the camera body. Battery life is complete. 22 • Changing battery for imprinting 1 Open camera back, remove the battery chamber cover for imprinting by reinserting the screw. • Use a pointed...
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This function is useful for approx. 4 hours with a fresh set of batteries. Note that continuous exposure time is possible for shooting nighttime scenes or stars. Long Time Exposure • Long Time (Time) exposure of operations using the ... lamp flickers slightly during Long Time (Time) exposure. 62 ADVANCED OPERATION This section features descriptions of more than 30 sec. Tip In Long Time exposure, camera shake can be performed during Long Time (Time) exposure. • -- When the exposure mode dial is set to M (Manual), set the shutter speed indication to...
This function is useful for approx. 4 hours with a fresh set of batteries. Note that continuous exposure time is possible for shooting nighttime scenes or stars. Long Time Exposure • Long Time (Time) exposure of operations using the ... lamp flickers slightly during Long Time (Time) exposure. 62 ADVANCED OPERATION This section features descriptions of more than 30 sec. Tip In Long Time exposure, camera shake can be performed during Long Time (Time) exposure. • -- When the exposure mode dial is set to M (Manual), set the shutter speed indication to...
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... until the focus brackets or other displays in the LCD panel. Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories The F55/F55D enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece dioptre to rewind film again....eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens, make sure the "K DK-16" stamp is blinking, open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. If film does not start to do if the film does ...explains mid-roll rewind and what to rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll • When battery power is very low, or at low temperatures, film may not start rewinding or film rewind ...
... until the focus brackets or other displays in the LCD panel. Dioptre Adjustment/Viewfinder Accessories The F55/F55D enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece dioptre to rewind film again....eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens, make sure the "K DK-16" stamp is blinking, open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. If film does not start to do if the film does ...explains mid-roll rewind and what to rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll • When battery power is very low, or at low temperatures, film may not start rewinding or film rewind ...
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... is focused. 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 the zone of sharpest focus in front of and behind the subject in front of and deeper...
... is focused. 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 the zone of sharpest focus in front of and behind the subject in front of and deeper...
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... • Speedlight SB-28/SB-27 normally uses four AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries with a guide number of -5, -4, -3, -2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2 and +3m-1 (combined dioptre with the SB-28/SB-27. The camera body fits inside the case with the eyepiece correction lenses. Nine optional eyepiece correction...SB-28) and 30 (SB-27) (manual flash, 35mm zoom-head position, ISO 100, m, 20°C). Lenses • A wide variety of optional accessories, including lens and Speedlight is available for the F55/F55D. Filters • Nikon filters can also be considered except for the R60 filter. ...
... • Speedlight SB-28/SB-27 normally uses four AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries with a guide number of -5, -4, -3, -2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2 and +3m-1 (combined dioptre with the SB-28/SB-27. The camera body fits inside the case with the eyepiece correction lenses. Nine optional eyepiece correction...SB-28) and 30 (SB-27) (manual flash, 35mm zoom-head position, ISO 100, m, 20°C). Lenses • A wide variety of optional accessories, including lens and Speedlight is available for the F55/F55D. Filters • Nikon filters can also be considered except for the R60 filter. ...
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...to prevent mould and mildew. After using the camera near a transmitter tower. Do not hold, poke, or blow strongly with a soft, clean cloth. Keep the batteries in a cool, dry place away from the use the camera for many years. Nikon cannot be held responsible for a long period ...of very thin curtains. Avoid using the camera near a heater. • Avoid extreme temperature change An extreme...
...to prevent mould and mildew. After using the camera near a transmitter tower. Do not hold, poke, or blow strongly with a soft, clean cloth. Keep the batteries in a cool, dry place away from the use the camera for many years. Nikon cannot be held responsible for a long period ...of very thin curtains. Avoid using the camera near a heater. • Avoid extreme temperature change An extreme...
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...before important photographic occasions. • Turn the camera power off when changing batteries Turn the camera power off and 17 exhausted. replace batteries with new ones and turn the power on again...batteries into a fire or short circuit batteries Do not throw batteries into a fire. If someone accidentally swallows batteries, call a doctor immediately. Do not leave • Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries. • Change the batteries well before the end of children's reach. If this warning appears frequently, contact authorised Nikon...
...before important photographic occasions. • Turn the camera power off when changing batteries Turn the camera power off and 17 exhausted. replace batteries with new ones and turn the power on again...batteries into a fire or short circuit batteries Do not throw batteries into a fire. If someone accidentally swallows batteries, call a doctor immediately. Do not leave • Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries. • Change the batteries well before the end of children's reach. If this warning appears frequently, contact authorised Nikon...
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...-- (Time) in M exposure is beyond camera's ND filter and when the subject is ...the camera off , then turn the power off , even with fresh, properly installed batteries. ...shutter speed. • In A mode, select larger 58 aperture (smaller f-number). (If the warning indication remains after confirming focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range. 77, 82, 83 • Set the optional 93 Speedlight to static electricity, the F55...batteries. 105 MISCELLANEOUS If the warning indication remains, or this warning appears frequently, contact authorised...
...-- (Time) in M exposure is beyond camera's ND filter and when the subject is ...the camera off , then turn the power off , even with fresh, properly installed batteries. ...shutter speed. • In A mode, select larger 58 aperture (smaller f-number). (If the warning indication remains after confirming focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range. 77, 82, 83 • Set the optional 93 Speedlight to static electricity, the F55...batteries. 105 MISCELLANEOUS If the warning indication remains, or this warning appears frequently, contact authorised...
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...contact (sync contact, ready-light contact, GND), safety lock provided Self-timer Electronically controlled; three years (depending upon use of available exposure) when camera back is closed Film advance • Automatic advance with built-in motor • Continuous shooting possible in g Sports Continuous mode • Film...mode: Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, No Imprint, Month/Day/Year and Day/Month/Year Power source: one 3V CR2025 lithium battery, battery life; leap year adjustment until December 31, 2049 Usable film: ISO 32 to first frame (frame of the maximum number of data ...
...contact (sync contact, ready-light contact, GND), safety lock provided Self-timer Electronically controlled; three years (depending upon use of available exposure) when camera back is closed Film advance • Automatic advance with built-in motor • Continuous shooting possible in g Sports Continuous mode • Film...mode: Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, No Imprint, Month/Day/Year and Day/Month/Year Power source: one 3V CR2025 lithium battery, battery life; leap year adjustment until December 31, 2049 Usable film: ISO 32 to first frame (frame of the maximum number of data ...
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...(∞) 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 used at normal temperature (20°C). or faster. ... AF-Assist Illuminator for sufficient power • M indicates batteries are nearing exhaustion • Blinking M indicates batteries are subject to infinity (∞) before each shot, 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. ...
...(∞) 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 used at normal temperature (20°C). or faster. ... AF-Assist Illuminator for sufficient power • M indicates batteries are nearing exhaustion • Blinking M indicates batteries are subject to infinity (∞) before each shot, 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. ...