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...; Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that is used with Nikon brand accessories. Get to the accessory shoe. Nikon cannot guarantee the F55/F55D's performance when it . BEFORE YOU BEGIN Introduction • Thank you keep this manual handy. We recommend that you for purchasing the Nikon F55/F55D-a camera that you have your camera correctly The Nikon F55/F55D's performance...
...; Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that is used with Nikon brand accessories. Get to the accessory shoe. Nikon cannot guarantee the F55/F55D's performance when it . BEFORE YOU BEGIN Introduction • Thank you keep this manual handy. We recommend that you for purchasing the Nikon F55/F55D-a camera that you have your camera correctly The Nikon F55/F55D's performance...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 Exposure ... 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 YOU BEGIN...
... 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 Exposure ... 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 YOU BEGIN...
Instruction Manual
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... Exposure Modes The exposure mode dial of the Nikon F55/F55D can determine various exposure factors. Suitable for more details on each exposure mode. • User-controlled exposure mode P: Auto-Multi Program (P. 54) Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically. A: Aperture-Priority Auto (P. 58) You set manually. Continuous shooting is blurred to take portraits...
... Exposure Modes The exposure mode dial of the Nikon F55/F55D can determine various exposure factors. Suitable for more details on each exposure mode. • User-controlled exposure mode P: Auto-Multi Program (P. 54) Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically. A: Aperture-Priority Auto (P. 58) You set manually. Continuous shooting is blurred to take portraits...
Instruction Manual
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... points • Use a G- However, autofocus cannot be used .) 19 2 Mount Lens Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. 2 Turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. • Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens. or D-type AF Nikkor...G-type Nikkor lens The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; Unlike other than G-type (Illustration is turned on , ƒEE blinks in Manual exposure mode). aperture should be released. 3 Detach the lens. • Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the power switch off...
... points • Use a G- However, autofocus cannot be used .) 19 2 Mount Lens Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body. 2 Turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. • Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens. or D-type AF Nikkor...G-type Nikkor lens The G-type Nikkor lens has no aperture ring; Unlike other than G-type (Illustration is turned on , ƒEE blinks in Manual exposure mode). aperture should be released. 3 Detach the lens. • Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the power switch off...
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... set to any Vari-Program (page 36) (except f Close-Up mode), the F55/F55D automatically selects Dynamic AF Mode with subjects within the focus brackets For example, when...Priority for details.) Turn the power switch on a different subject located at different distances from the camera For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a person in the following situations. ... background. BASIC OPERATION 1 NOTE: AF focus mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is in brightness within the focus brackets located at the same distance...
... set to any Vari-Program (page 36) (except f Close-Up mode), the F55/F55D automatically selects Dynamic AF Mode with subjects within the focus brackets For example, when...Priority for details.) Turn the power switch on a different subject located at different distances from the camera For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a person in the following situations. ... background. BASIC OPERATION 1 NOTE: AF focus mode Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is in brightness within the focus brackets located at the same distance...
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...Metering (page 34) The Matrix Meter employed in the F55/F55D uses a five-segment sensor to achieve superior metering ... Reduction with Slow Sync (p. 79) cannot be achieved with Closest-Subject Priority. f Close-Up P. 38 Use this camera. Set exposure mode to a. • When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, shutter speed and aperture are ...mode, effective results can choose whether near or far subjects are set to a, the camera automatically controls all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode (page 60). or D-type Nikkor lens (3D Matrix Metering is blurred to...
...Metering (page 34) The Matrix Meter employed in the F55/F55D uses a five-segment sensor to achieve superior metering ... Reduction with Slow Sync (p. 79) cannot be achieved with Closest-Subject Priority. f Close-Up P. 38 Use this camera. Set exposure mode to a. • When the shutter release button is lightly pressed, shutter speed and aperture are ...mode, effective results can choose whether near or far subjects are set to a, the camera automatically controls all exposure modes except Manual exposure mode (page 60). or D-type Nikkor lens (3D Matrix Metering is blurred to...
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... Metering, data on scene brightness is set both shutter speed and aperture. or D-type Nikkor lenses, the F55/F55D camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by the five-segment Matrix sensor. The F55/F55D's AUTO mode (page 28), Auto-Multi Program (page 54) and Vari-Program (page 36) automatically... control shutter speed and aperture. In Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode (page 56), you can manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter ...
... Metering, data on scene brightness is set both shutter speed and aperture. or D-type Nikkor lenses, the F55/F55D camera performs 3D Matrix Metering by the five-segment Matrix sensor. The F55/F55D's AUTO mode (page 28), Auto-Multi Program (page 54) and Vari-Program (page 36) automatically... control shutter speed and aperture. In Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode (page 56), you can manually set aperture and the camera automatically sets the proper shutter ...
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... 2 Self-Timer Operation You can be in the photograph or reduce camera shake. 1 Press v (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 the selftimer/red-eye reduction lamp lights for 1 sec. Check points • Use a tripod or place the camera on the ...
... 2 Self-Timer Operation You can be in the photograph or reduce camera shake. 1 Press v (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 the selftimer/red-eye reduction lamp lights for 1 sec. Check points • Use a tripod or place the camera on the ...
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... mode is selected, Continuous Servo AF is possible either with / indication in the viewfinder; Also, F55/F55D will continue to M. The Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with any of f/5.6 or faster. Manual focus using a lens with this camera. • Autofocus • With the focus mode selector set to AF, lightly pressing the shutter...
... mode is selected, Continuous Servo AF is possible either with / indication in the viewfinder; Also, F55/F55D will continue to M. The Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with any of f/5.6 or faster. Manual focus using a lens with this camera. • Autofocus • With the focus mode selector set to AF, lightly pressing the shutter...
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... Single Area Mode is automatically selected when the focus mode selector is useful when you want the camera to M (manual). Focus Area This camera's three focus areas cover a wide frame area, and you focus manually using the manual focus. 48 49 When the focus mode is automatically selected. Focus is achieved. When f Close-Up mode...
... Single Area Mode is automatically selected when the focus mode selector is useful when you want the camera to M (manual). Focus Area This camera's three focus areas cover a wide frame area, and you focus manually using the manual focus. 48 49 When the focus mode is automatically selected. Focus is achieved. When f Close-Up mode...
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...Focus lock is useful in each exposure mode. • Auto-Multi Program • Shutter-Priority Auto • Aperture-Priority Auto • Manual 53 To lock focus on a stationary subject which has been moving, remove your top priority, and in situations where autofocus may not work ... Confirm focus indicator /, compose while lightly pressing the shutter release button and shoot. • After you have locked focus, do not change the camera-to-subject distance. 52 EXPOSURE MODE This section describes how to take pictures in autofocus shooting when you want to capture a subject that's framed ...
...Focus lock is useful in each exposure mode. • Auto-Multi Program • Shutter-Priority Auto • Aperture-Priority Auto • Manual 53 To lock focus on a stationary subject which has been moving, remove your top priority, and in situations where autofocus may not work ... Confirm focus indicator /, compose while lightly pressing the shutter release button and shoot. • After you have locked focus, do not change the camera-to-subject distance. 52 EXPOSURE MODE This section describes how to take pictures in autofocus shooting when you want to capture a subject that's framed ...
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...to its minimum (largest f-number). Check point • If -- (Long Time exposure) is selected in the viewfinder and LCD panel. (Over- 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... with the electronic analogue exposure display in the viewfinder when you can freeze the motion of the following warning indications will appear in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is too dark or too bright, one of a fast-moving subject; by rotating the Command Dial...
...to its minimum (largest f-number). Check point • If -- (Long Time exposure) is selected in the viewfinder and LCD panel. (Over- 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... with the electronic analogue exposure display in the viewfinder when you can freeze the motion of the following warning indications will appear in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is too dark or too bright, one of a fast-moving subject; by rotating the Command Dial...
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... as G- Use the Speedlight (page 80/91). 59 EXPOSURE MODE NOTE: CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Always set to its minimum (largest f-number). 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. 1 Set the exposure... its minimum aperture setting, ƒEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter locks. 58 2 Set the aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) manually.
... as G- Use the Speedlight (page 80/91). 59 EXPOSURE MODE NOTE: CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Always set to its minimum (largest f-number). 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. 1 Set the exposure... its minimum aperture setting, ƒEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter locks. 58 2 Set the aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) manually.
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...90) can produce various creative effects by adjusting the exposure. Use the Speedlight (page 80/91). 61 EXPOSURE MODE Camera's exposure meter cannot be used . Manual Exposure Mode M: Manual Enables you to set both shutter speed (-[Time] and 30-1/2000 sec.) and aperture (lens' minimum to Centre...exposure (shutter speed and aperture) and the correct exposure. The electronic analogue exposure display blinks when the subject brightness is beyond the camera's exposure range. (Electronic analogue exposure display is not set the aperture ring of the viewfinder and is too dark or backlit, ...
...90) can produce various creative effects by adjusting the exposure. Use the Speedlight (page 80/91). 61 EXPOSURE MODE Camera's exposure meter cannot be used . Manual Exposure Mode M: Manual Enables you to set both shutter speed (-[Time] and 30-1/2000 sec.) and aperture (lens' minimum to Centre...exposure (shutter speed and aperture) and the correct exposure. The electronic analogue exposure display blinks when the subject brightness is beyond the camera's exposure range. (Electronic analogue exposure display is not set the aperture ring of the viewfinder and is too dark or backlit, ...
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... 2 Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the Q aperture button to set of batteries. Note that continuous exposure time is set to M (Manual), set the shutter speed indication to -- (next after 30 sec.) to set Long Time (Time) exposure. and other indications such as aperture.... • Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 66) cannot be reduced by using this camera's advanced functions. • Exposure Compensation • Auto Exposure Bracketing • Multiple Exposure 63 Tip In Long Time exposure, camera shake can be performed during Long Time (Time) exposure. • -- This ...
... 2 Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the Q aperture button to set of batteries. Note that continuous exposure time is set to M (Manual), set the shutter speed indication to -- (next after 30 sec.) to set Long Time (Time) exposure. and other indications such as aperture.... • Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 66) cannot be reduced by using this camera's advanced functions. • Exposure Compensation • Auto Exposure Bracketing • Multiple Exposure 63 Tip In Long Time exposure, camera shake can be performed during Long Time (Time) exposure. • -- This ...
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... modes, page 80 for using built-in the viewfinder when the Speedlight is fully charged and ready to A (non-TTL Auto Flash) or M (Manual Flash) mode. 76 77 Check the focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again. • When the optional Speedlight is set ...a guide number of coverage for the flash sync modes. Speedlight Built-In Speedlight/Ready-Light • Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes This camera is equipped with a built-in Speedlight that the flash will be used in daylight to reduce shadows on the brightness sensed by the Matrix Metering....
... modes, page 80 for using built-in the viewfinder when the Speedlight is fully charged and ready to A (non-TTL Auto Flash) or M (Manual Flash) mode. 76 77 Check the focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again. • When the optional Speedlight is set ...a guide number of coverage for the flash sync modes. Speedlight Built-In Speedlight/Ready-Light • Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes This camera is equipped with a built-in Speedlight that the flash will be used in daylight to reduce shadows on the brightness sensed by the Matrix Metering....
Instruction Manual
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...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 faster. *8 With maximum aperture of the AF-S and AF-I lens.) CPU Nikkor*2 Mode Focus mode Exposure mode Lens/accessories Manual with Any mode ... in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be attached. (See page 90.) *10 With exposure mode set to Manual. *2 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached in combination with Camera Holder PA-4. R*7 R R R Non-G or D-type AF Nikkor (except AF Nikkor R for the lens to fire the flash. ...
...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 faster. *8 With maximum aperture of the AF-S and AF-I lens.) CPU Nikkor*2 Mode Focus mode Exposure mode Lens/accessories Manual with Any mode ... in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be attached. (See page 90.) *10 With exposure mode set to Manual. *2 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached in combination with Camera Holder PA-4. R*7 R R R Non-G or D-type AF Nikkor (except AF Nikkor R for the lens to fire the flash. ...
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.... ƒ-appears in place 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,...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) Usable Optional Speedlights Usable optional Speedlights and available flash modes are listed in the LCD panel and viewfinder; Speedlight Flash mode Non-TTL Auto Flash Manual...
.... ƒ-appears in place 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,...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) Usable Optional Speedlights Usable optional Speedlights and available flash modes are listed in the LCD panel and viewfinder; Speedlight Flash mode Non-TTL Auto Flash Manual...
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...details. 2 Turn the optional Speedlight on Manual Flash. 3 Compose picture and set aperture so that flash synchronisation is on and set the exposure mode dial to 1/90 sec. In M exposure mode, the shutter speed is useful in situations such as when the camera's built-in the viewfinder when the ...optional Speedlight is fully charged (when the camera meter is not being performed and the optional Speedlight will fire at full output. See your Speedlight manual for details on and set the flash mode to ...
...details. 2 Turn the optional Speedlight on Manual Flash. 3 Compose picture and set aperture so that flash synchronisation is on and set the exposure mode dial to 1/90 sec. In M exposure mode, the shutter speed is useful in situations such as when the camera's built-in the viewfinder when the ...optional Speedlight is fully charged (when the camera meter is not being performed and the optional Speedlight will fire at full output. See your Speedlight manual for details on and set the flash mode to ...
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... manual for details. • Make sure to use the sync terminal. When the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up in Speedlight may not pop up . • Even when an optional Speedlight with AF-Assist Illuminator is attached, the AF-Assist Illuminator of the camera ...Nikon Speedlights. When the built-in Speedlight is automatically fired in Speedlight won't pop up all the way (with Closest-Subject Priority is activated. • Selecting Flash Cancel mode on the camera does not override the operation of the camera body lights up all the way. Other units may damage the camera...
... manual for details. • Make sure to use the sync terminal. When the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up in Speedlight may not pop up . • Even when an optional Speedlight with AF-Assist Illuminator is attached, the AF-Assist Illuminator of the camera ...Nikon Speedlights. When the built-in Speedlight is automatically fired in Speedlight won't pop up all the way (with Closest-Subject Priority is activated. • Selecting Flash Cancel mode on the camera does not override the operation of the camera body lights up all the way. Other units may damage the camera...