Nikon Clean N50 Slr With Af 35-80 1:4-5.6d Lens - F50
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1. Focusing Exposure mode Lenses Autofocus Manual P 8 AF Nikkor except AF S Nikkor AF l Nikkor AF Nikkor for F3AF O O O 2 AF S Nikkor Al P Nikkor x OL 2 Q Al or Al S type Nikkor including Al modified 4 Nikkor Reflex Nikkor Series E 1 x O x x x O Medical Nikkor 120mm f 4 not available in EU countries x 5 XxX x x Teleconverters g 4 except TC 16 TC 16A x O x x x O Bellows Focusing Attachment PB 6 K ring set K1 K3 K4 and K5 4 Auto Extension Rings x O x x x O PK 11A 12 13 and PN 11 Compatible X Incompatible 1 Some lenses within these types series cannot be attached 3 Manual focus with in focus indicator confirmation is available See page 58 with lenses that have a maximum effective aperture of 1 5 6 2 Manual focus with in focus indicator confirmation is available or faster with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster 4 Camera s exposure meter does not work See page 58 59 Do not touch the 2 Do not touch the camera s reflex mirror shutter curtains or focusing screen Remove dust with a blower brush 5 Clean glass surfaces such as the lens or the eyepiece with a blower brush do not use lens tissue silicon type eyeglass tissue etc To remove dirt and smudges use soft cotton moistened with denatured alcohol and wipe surfaces in a spiral motion from centre to periphery Do n2. Usable zoom lenses AF 24 50mm f 3 3 4 5D 1 AF 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6D IF 2 AF 28 70mm f 3 5 4 5 1 AF 28 70mm f 3 5 4 5D AF 28 80mm f 3 5 5 6D AF 28 85mm f 3 5 4 5 3 AF 35 70mm f 2 8 4 AF 35 70mm f 2 8D 4 Focal length 35mm or longer AF 35 70mm f 3 3 4 5 AF 35 80mm f 4 5 6D AF 35 105mm f 3 5 4 5 IF AF 35 105mm f 3 5 4 5D IF AF 35 135mm f 3 5 4 5 3 AF Micro 70 180mm f 4 5 5 6D ED 5 AF 70 210mm f 4 AF 70 210mm f 4 5 6 AF 70 210mm f 4 5 6D AF 75 300mm f 4 5 5 6 AF 80 200mm f 2 8 ED 6 AF 80 200mm f 2 8D ED 6 AF 80 200mm 4 5 5 60 6 2 Shooting at focal length 35mm within 1m 3 3 ft at 50 within 0 8m 2 6 ft at 70mm or within 0 6m 2 0 ft at 120mm causes vignetting 3 Focal length 35mm or longer At 35mm shooting within 2m 6 6 ft causes vignetting 4 Focal length 50mm or longer 5 Shooting within 1 7m 5 6 ft at a focal length shorter than 85mm or within 0 8m 2 6 ft at 105mm or 135mm causes vignetting 6 Focal length 100mm or longer With zoom lenses do not shoot w hi range indicated by the o ange 55 5 28 5 27 5 26 5 25 TTL auto flash Yes Yes Yes Yes Direct SB 24 SB 23 SB 22 SB 21B Yes Yes Yes EN SB 20 SB 16B Other flash mode No No Yes Ye Yes Direct TTL auto flash Via SC 23 SB 140 SB 14 SB 11 with SU 2 Via SC 13 or sync cord Other flash mode Yes Yes with AS 15 Ni
3. should be read as a reciprocal fraction i e 15 stands for 1 15 second 15 for 15 seconds 22 Viewfinder Information e Hi reg blinks Overexposure possible acf ESUE EM 5 rH Use a filter such as the Nikon ND filter Lo blinks Underexposure possible Use built in flash or accessory Nikon Speedlight 5 blinks Flash recommended Not enough light Use built in flash or accessory Nikon Speedlight Shutter speed indication blinks inside viewfinder and amp blinks in the LCD panel Picture blur possible The automatically selected shutter speed is slow and picture blur may occur due to camera shake To reduce the possibility of blur hold camera very steady use a tripod or use the built in flash or an accessory Nikon Speedlight blinks Unacceptable autofocus condition Subject characteristics do not allow autofocus operation Set focus switch to M and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image in the viewfinder appears clear and sharp See page 45 for manual focusing For Err indication see pages 68 to 70 24 Using Built In Flash Use the built in flash not only when the ready light blinks but also when your subject is in shadow or backlit See pages 51 to 55 Auto Rewind When the film reaches the end of the roll auto rewind begins During rewinding and 4 blink in the LCD panel After rewind automatically stops frame counter shows E and blinks
4. 1 2m 8 11 16 22 32 0 6 0 8m 52 Guide for flash shooting distance range in SIMPLE mode at ISO 100 For outdoor subjects 0 6 1 6m on sunny day For outdoor subjects on 0 7 2 3m cloudy day or in shadows For indoor subjects 0 7 4 6m Use the listed range only as a guide for a lens having maximum aperture of 12 8 or faster With slower lenses the maximum shooting distance will be reduced Using guide number to estimate the maximum shooting distance You can also estimate the maximum shooting distance by guide number of built in flash Guide number Lens full aperture Maximum shooting distance Guide number for each ISO setting m 7 0 100 200 400 800 Shutter Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode if you set the shutter speed at 1 180 sec or faster the camera automatically shifts to 1 125 sec as soon as the built in flash is activated Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode the shutter speed is fixed at 1 125 sec for flash shooting SB 28 SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 or SB 24 users automatic adjustment functions for film speed aperture and zoom head position cannot be used with the F50 F50D camera 54 Usable AF Nikkor Lenses with Built In Flash Usable non zoom lenses 35 to 300mm AF Nikkor lens except AF Micro 200mm f 4D IF ED AF 300mm f 2 8 AF I 300mm f 2 8D IF ED and AF S 300mm f 2 8D IF ED
5. have become familiar For additional information about how to with the SIMPLE mode Set adjust buttons In SIMPLE mode press to set Program Power switch Shutter release button SIMPLE ADVANCED dial Menu button Make sure the power switch is turned Insert 6 volt lithium battery pack 2CR5 off Attach the AF Nikkor lens or Duracell DL245 type G Turn on the power switch and load film Pull the film leader out to the red index matically advances to frame 1 setting f 22 1 32 etc and lock the lens aperture Set focus switch to AF position Set selector dial to SIMPLE TAKING A PICTURE rOR A GENERAL SUBJECT Confirm the LCD panel shows 4 indicating the General Purpose Program Look through the viewfinder at the subject you wish to photograph and lightly press the shutter release button this activates the autofocus operation and the light meter operation Confirm the in focus indicator and O correct exposure indicator appear fully depress the shutter release button to take a picture na TAKING LANDSCAPE PORTRAIT AND CLOSE UP PICTURES To view the Program Menu press the menu button then press the button above the og icon to select the desired Program Take a picture in the same manner as taking a
6. press the menu and self timer buttons for two seconds This will activate the General Purpose Program and cancel Optional Functions OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS The Advanced Operation Mode also offers four Optional Functions f Memory Setting pages 32 to 33 When Memory is set you can easily set the desired exposure mode or desired Program by pressing the menu button for at least two seconds AF AF Mode Selection page 34 You can switch the AF mode from Single Servo Autofocus to Continuous Servo Autofocus 50 ISO Confirmation Setting page 35 With DX coded film you can confirm ISO film speed With non DX coded film you can manually set the ISO film speed number 4 Exposure Compensation pages 36 to 37 You can compensate exposure from 5EV to 5EV in 1 2 steps In SIMPLE mode the Optional Functions you have set will be ignored This section is for ADVANCED mode only 31 MEMORY SETTING FUNCTION P Li cea T A NE eS sty lt tr siz 200 Io With the Exposure Mode Blinking 9 appears above the frame counter indicating that Memory menu press the menu button setting mode is activated To select exposure mode press the button to activate the Optional Function above the corresponding symbol In the example shown above Shutter Menu Press the button above 1 Priority Auto exposure mode is selected The symbol for the selected Memory is set 04 stops blinking and the LCD shows th
7. the Filter automatically selected shutter speed is slow This can cause picture blur due to camera shake Hold the camera steady or use a tripod Or use a built in flash blinks inside viewfinder and amp blinks in the LCD panel Picture blur to blinks Underexposure possible Use the built in flash blinks Unacceptable condition for autofocus Autofocus requires that the subject have some contrast or details to focus upon Make sure the subject conforms You can t focus on the sky a blank wall a very shiny surface a subject which has no details or contrast blinks without flash Flash recommendation This happens when it s dark Use the built in flash Auto Rewind When the film reaches the end of roll it rewinds auto matically After rewinding is completed remove the film When battery power is very weak or when temperature is piis very low film may not rewind at the end of roll will appear To rewind film at mid roll Press the in the LCD panel In this case replace battery with a fresh rewind button on the camera bottom one or wait for the temperature to rise and then press the rewind button
8. to access the exposure mode menu then press the button above P 2 With the Exposure Menu pressing the menu button activates the Optional Function Menu see page 31 To return the LCD to the Exposure Menu press the menu button again 19 Example Setting Close Up Program The Program menu contains eight Programs in For example set to Close Up Program three screens Pressing the button above gt or 3 a Press the button above C moves the menu to the following or previous screen b Press the button above Close Up Program is Select and set the desired Program by pressing the now set button above it 20 Em 7 CN LEE f Look through the viewfinder and position the focus brackets on your Lightly press the shutter subject release button to activate autofocus operation and the exposure meter If amp blinks in the iP 41 Je m M dist In Single Servo AF mode if a stationary subject moves remove your finger from the shutter the camera is slow and release button then lightly press it again to may cause picture blur restart autofocus See page 23 21 Confirm that 6 in focus indicator the shutter speed from 1 2000 to 30 sec and an aperture number with F appear below the viewfinder screen Fully depress the shutter release button to take the picture The film will automatically advance by one frame Shutter speed indication without
9. while holding the AE L button refocus by briefly removing your finger from the 43 CASES WHERE AUTOFOCUS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE Autofocus operation depends on general lighting subject contrast and detail and other technical points In those rare situations where autofocus is not possible 6 blinks inside the viewfinder Very dark subject Focus manually page 45 Or for autofocus focus on another brighter subject located at the same distance recompose with the shutter release button lightly pressed then shoot You can also use the built in flash or an accessory Nikon Speedlight 44 Low contrast subject Focus manually page 45 Or for autofocus focus on another subject at the same distance but with more contrast recompose with the shutter release button lightly pressed then shoot When the focus brackets are positioned on the following subjects scenes ignore in focus indication and focus manually Scenes with subjects located at different distances Bright subjects with a shiny surface such as silver or aluminum Strongly backlit subjects When using a linear polarizing filter or a special filter e g a soft focus filter Circular polarizing filters can be used for autofocus MANUAL FOCUS 6949 wi 12 Set focus switch to M If your AF Nikkor lens has an subject appears sharp A M switch set it to M For maximum focusing accuracy when using
10. Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority Auto Exposure modes employ either 3D Matrix Metering or Advanced Matrix Metering depending on lens type in use Manual Exposure Mode You select both the shutter speed and aperture This mode lets you experiment with and produce different creative effects e g intentional blur intentional under or overexposure For more information on Manual Exposure Mode see pages 26 to 29 In Manual exposure mode Centre Weighted metering is used For details about this metering system see page 67 PROGRAM SELECTION GUIDE 801 General Purpose mi Program Suitable for most situations Use this program if you are not sure which program is right for your subject or for shooting a variety of subjects without switching programs 16 iA Landscape Program Use this Program whenever you re making a picture of a distant scene Don t use flash the scene may be too far Portrait Program Use this Program whenever you are taking pictures of people It creates an artistically blurred background to accentuate your main subject a ttn Close Up Program Use this Program when you are taking pictures up close a flower an ornamental detail a butterfly or if you are copying a picture E Sport Program Use to freeze action Recommend ed for use with Continuous Servo AF page 34 Do not use flash because it restricts the available shutter speed Effective only whe
11. K 9 accessory 66 ABOUT THE F50 F50D METERING SYSTEM The Nikon F50 F50D has two types of exposure metering systems Matrix Metering and Centre Weighted Metering E a Matrix Metering With D type AF Nikkor lenses including AF S AF I Nikkor When you set a Program or Shutter Priority Auto or Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode 3D Matrix Metering automatically activates Even in extremely complex lighting situations the six segment Matrix Meter analyzes scene brightness and contrast automatically adjusting everything to ensure correct exposure In addition the microcomputer built in the D type AF Nikkor lens sends the information about camera to subject distance enabling the camera s microcomputer to perform more precise exposure analysis If non D type AF Nikkor lens or AI P Nikkor lens is used Advanced Matrix Metering is activated although there is no information about camera to subject distance correct exposure is assured e Centre Weighted Metering When you set Manual exposure mode the camera automatically switches to Centre Weighted Metering Centre Weighted Metering places special emphasis on brightness within the 12mm diameter central area of the viewfinder and useful to base exposure on a specific area of the scene 67 LCD PANEL VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS LCD panel Viewfinder Blinking Symbol Blinking Symbol Shutter sues and Remedy IH Can be ralssod Batte
12. Nikon DUE INSTRUCTION MANUAL in i Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F50 F50D camera We are sure that you will enjoy using this camera and that it will make photography a bigger part of your life In addition to this comprehensive instruction manual the Nikon F50 F50D comes with SHOOTING IN SIMPLE MODE SHORTCUT TO GREAT PICTURES a concise pock etable guide that explains the easiest way to use the 50 50 FOREWORD CU TERIS 2 USING AE L BUTTON nennen 42 43 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 4 5 CASES WHERE AUTOFOCUS IS NOT BEFORE SHOOTING 6 12 ores M t 44 MOUNTINGIDENS 7 8 MANUAL FOGUS 45 INSTALLING BATTERY ccccsscrsussecensescerssseseiseavennnvcnssnseczenie 9 IMPRINTING DATE TIME for F50 p only 46 49 10 11 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 50 56 SETTING CAMERA TO AUTOFOCUS MODE 12 USING BUILT IN FLASH enne 51 55 SHOOTING IN ADVANCED MODE 13 30 SPEEDLIGHT COMPATIBILITY nee 56 AVAILABLE EXPOSURE MODES 14 15 MISCELLANEOUS 57 71 PROGRAM SELECTION 16 18 cesa ras gt 58 59 OPERATION IN PROGRAMMED AUTO CAMERA CARE 60 61 EXPOSUBE MODE
13. You can have the LCD replaced at a nominal charge by contacting an authorised Nikon dealer or service facility 70 In certain cases due to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries the camera s microcomputer may turn the camera off even with fresh properly installed battery For the same reason film may not advanced properly In each of these cases to resume operation simply turn the power OFF then turn ON again or remove battery and install it again Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of the camera other than as specified in this manual This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications 71 No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorisation from NIKON CORPORATION Nikon NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG 2 3 MARUNOUCHI 3 CHOME CHIYODA KU TOKYO 100 8331 JAPAN PHONE 81 3 3214 5311 TELEX NIKON J22601 FAX 81 3 3201 5856 Printed in Japan K8A2001101 5392 SHORTCUT TO GREAT PICTURES Nikon F50 F50p SHOOTING IN SIMPLE MODE Read this Instruction Sheet to learn operate your F50 F50p please also how to use your F50 F50p camera read the F50 F50p Instruction Manual the SIMPLE mode booklet after you
14. a focal length setting will magnify any slight zoom lens it is best to focus at the lens longest imprecision in focusing and could result in unsharp focal length setting Focusing at the shortest focal pictures length setting and then zooming up to the longest 45 SETTING DATE TIME for F50 p only You can imprint date time Year Month Day Day Hour Minute Month Day Year or Month indicator Day Month Year on your picture Year indicator Data imprint indicator r PRINT Ls 943 15 Year Month Day 15 16 20 CIID SELECT ADJUST e e e Day Hour Minute Time indicator colon Date time ADJUST button Push to adjust date time No imprint display MEE E MODE button Push to 1 16794 select one of the five available displays SELECT button Push to select date time to be adjusted Month Day Year 15 7399 Day Month Year When the LCD becomes faint replace lithium battery installed in the camera back See page 49 46 SELECT ADJUST 000 sELECT 5 e B 8 Setting date and time For example to set March 15 1994 choose Year Month Day display To set date choose display other than Day Hour Minute With Day Hour Minute display only time can be set Push SELECT button so year section starts blinking indicating that it can be adjusted Push ADJUST button to set the year To change numerical indication To set time to
15. am A appears in the LCD panel and inside the viewfinder indicating that the exposure has been compensated f you want to cancel the exposure compensation before completing the setting press the menu button The LCD panel will return to the Exposure Mode Menu After shooting with compensated exposure make sure to reset the compensation value to 0 0 37 38 OTHER CONTROLS This section shows you various photographic techniques how to shoot an off centre subject what you should do when autofocus is impossible how to operate the camera s self timer and how to perform a long time exposure This section is for both SIMPLE and ADVANCED modes SELF TIMER OPERATION 4 eren P Set desired exposure mode or Program then press the self and confirm focus and exposure timer button appears in the Fully depress the shutter release button to start self timer operation LCD panel The self timer LED starts blinking and in the LCD panel also cancel self timer and blinks The shutter will release after 10 seconds The LED blinks for eight disappear press the menu button seconds then stops blinking to tell you to get ready After the shot self timer operation is automatically deactivated To cancel self timer operation before shooting Turn the camera s power off In Programmed Auto Shutter Priority Auto or eyepiece before setting self timer The DK 5 Aper
16. chamber shown on the inside of the cover cover to open the chamber Close the cover by pushing until it clicks Use 6V lithium battery pack 2CR5 or DL245 type See page 62 for NOTES ON BATTERIES us d a Switch the power ON Check the LCD panel to see if the frame counter shows E or the frame number appears and no battery mark or appears If blinks Battery is nearing exhaustion Have a fresh one ready If Err and blink Battery is almost exhausted Switch power OFF and replace battery with fresh one If no indication appears on the LCD panel Battery is completely exhausted or improperly installed Change the battery LOADING FILM Slide the camera back lock 7 Insert film cartridge Pull the film leader out to the release to open the camera red index mark back To avoid fogging film especially high ISO film Opening closing the camera back resets the do not load unload film in direct sunlight frame counter to E Usable film speed range for DX coded film is ISO 25 to 5000 10 You can confirm the film speed of installed DX Make sure the film is properly positioned with no slack and the film perforations engage the sprockets See illustration coded film See page 35 GENERE C 22 e Dee loooooo00Q000000X l LY ES CLC RA 7225 Gently close the camera back until the lock release snaps closed Film automatically advances to f
17. de within 5 EV range in 1 2 steps Exposure metering Matrix Metering for Programmed Auto Shutter Priority Auto and Aperture Priority Auto exposure modes Centre Weighted Metering for Manual exposure mode Exposure metering EV 1 to EV 20 at ISO 100 with range Exposure meter switch 64 f 1 4 lens Activated by lightly pressing shut ter release button when the LCD panel shows the Exposure Mode menu Program menu Optional Function menu or Optional Function settings stays on for approx 60 sec when the LCD panel shows the Program exposure mode stays on for Shutter Shutter release Shutter speeds Viewfinder Eyepoint Focusing screen Viewfinder information Viewfinder illuminator approx 8 sec with the built in flash off or 15 sec with the built in flash on Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane shutter Electromagnetic 1 2000 sec to 30 sec electro magnetically controlled Time setting is provided for ADVANCED mode Fixed eye level pentaprism type 0 78x magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity approx 90 frame coverage Approx 18mm Fixed Nikon advanced B type BriteView screen with central focus brackets for autofocus operation In focus AF impossible indication correct exposure indicator shutter speed aperture exposure information and exposure compensation indicatior are shown in LCD readout also shows flash recommended ready light Automatically activate
18. e For TIME setting see page 40 27 Fully depress the shutter release button to take a picture The film automatically advances by one frame Shutter speed indication without should be read as a reciprocal fraction i e 15 stands for 1 15 second 15 for 15 seconds Single Servo AF mode if a stationary subject moves remove your finger from the shutter release button then lightly press it again to restart autofocus 28 Using Built In Flash Use the built in flash not only when the ready light blinks but also when your subject is in shadow or backlit See pages 51 to 55 Auto Rewind When the film reaches the end of the roll auto rewind begins During rewinding and 44 blink in the LCD panel After rewind automatically stops frame counter shows E and blinks for a few seconds You can then remove film cartridge When battery power is very weak or when the temperature is very low film may not rewind at the end of roll appears in the LCD panel In this case replace battery with a fresh one or wait for the temperature to rise and then press the rewind button To rewind film at mid roll Press the rewind button at the bottom of the camera 1 25 4 Viewfinder information blinks Overexposure possible Select smaller aperture larger f number and or faster shutter speed Or use a filter such as the Nikon ND filter Lo blinks Underexposure p
19. e battery chamber cover 3 Remove used battery 4 Insert new battery with 5 Replace the battery chamber terminal facing upward cover and tighten the screw 49 50 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY The thunderbolt symbol inside viewfinder will blink if you need flash to take a picture for example in dim light You can then activate the F50 F50D s built in flash and use it But remember that you can also use flash in bright light to fill in shadows with extra light This feature which works with the F50 F50D s built in flash or any dedicated Nikon Speedlight is called Matrix Balanced Fill Flash It operates in all the Programmed exposure modes as well as in the Shutter Priority or Aperture Priority Auto exposure modes automatically assuring a correct and well balanced exposure of both the main subject and the background In the Manual exposure mode Centre Weighted Fill Flash which uses Centre Weighted metering to expose the background applies This section is for both SIMPLE and ADVANCED modes USING BUILT IN FLASH Notes on using built in flash Do not touch the flash when it is firing normal operation can cause it to heat up Never fire the flash more than 20 consecutive times at intervals of 5 sec or shorter This may impair flash performance After each continuous firing let the flash rest at least 10 minutes before firing again When you continuously fire the flash the camera s handgrip may become hot th
20. e exposure exposure mode or Program is mode Program that was set before you activated the Optional displayed Press the button above Function Menu Example illustration shows General Purpose Program the symbol to have it memorised To recall the memorised exposure mode or Program press the menu button for at least two seconds 32 Eis a EE Gi 527 517 SS SEINE ll VAS CERA Fi To clear memory While memory is set a appears in place of l t3 in the Optional Function Menu Press the button above 21 21 is replaced with L 0 and above the frame counter disappears Pressing the menu button while is blinking e Releasing the shutter while f is blinking above above the frame counter returns the LCD to the the frame counter activates the previously set Exposure Mode Menu exposure mode or Program 33 AF MODE SELECTION Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF The default AF setting is Single Servo AF In the Single Servo AF mode once the subject is in focus you can lock focus by keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed but be sure to maintain the same subject to camera distance In the Continuous Servo AF mode autofocus is maintained as long as you continuously lightly press the shutter release button even if the focus distance changes because either you or your subject moves In either AF mode the shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of
21. flash Blinks when using flash is recommended With flash Lights up when built in flash or Nikon dedicated Speedlight is ready to fire blinks after flash shooting to warn of insufficient light for correct exposure 6V lithium battery pack 2CR5 or DL245 type 65 Number of 24 exposure 36 exposure film rolls per fresh For Date Time imprinting function F50D only battery Imprint functions Year Month Day Day Hour Minute No imprint Month Day at 20 C at 10C Year and Day Month Year are selectable 24 hour built in clock Without flash 100 80 40 90 with timing accuracy within 90 seconds a month at normal Vk 20 15 13 10 temperature p Power source One 3V lithium CR2025 battery Battery life Approx three years May vary depending on extent of data For autofocus operation with AF Zoom Nikkor 35 80mm f 4 imprint use and film speed in use 15 6 D lens covering the full range from infinity to the closest distance and back to infinity before each shot at 1 125 sec 1 y With fresh battery at normal temperature 20 C or faster shutter speed j Dimensions F50 Approx 149 x 96 x 70mm Specifications and design are subject to change without notice WxHxD 500 Approx 149 x 96 x 71mm Weight without F50 Approx 580g battery inside 500 Approx 590g including camera body battery for date time imprint function Optional viewing Rubber Eyecup D
22. focus 34 1 sz siz 547 Si SUA With the Exposure Mode Menu press the menu button to activate the Optional Function Menu Press the button above AF gt 44 siz lt 7 FF lt lt For Continuous Servo AF press the button above C for Single Servo AF press the button above S The LCD shows the last selected exposure mode Program AF Mode Selection can be performed regardless of the focus switch position A or M 150 CONFIRMATION SETTING a H eo 9 E aa ue F XC ALS 4 Fatis AF SEA Fa 400 To confirm ISO film speed for DX coded film Usable film speed range of DX coded film is ISO 25 to 5000 With the Exposure Mode Menu press the menu button to activate the Optional Function Menu Press the button above 190 The LCD shows the ISO film speed of the loaded DX coded film To return to the last selected exposure mode Program press the button above 150 With a DX coded film film speed is automatically set on the camera body you cannot adjust an eas Press to adjust E Press to complete setting nes ya p 215067 400 To manually set ISO film speed for DX coded film When using non DX coded film manually set the ISO film speed number Usable film speed range is ISO 6 to 6400 If you have installed non DX coded film and closed the camera back the ISO setting screen is automatically activated on the LCD panel Adjust the film s
23. for a few seconds You can then remove film cartridge When battery power is very weak or when the temperature is very low film may not rewind at the end of roll and appears in the LCD panel In this case replace battery with a fresh one or wait for the temperature to rise and then press the rewind button To rewind film at mid roll Press the rewind button on the camera bottom B Ad C3 O Q 1 iS Car To change combination of shutter speed aperture In the General Purpose Program you can change the combination of shutter speed aperture by pressing the button above V or A Press the button above W for faster shutter speed wider aperture smaller f number press the button above A for slower shutter speed smaller aperture larger f number Pressing and holding the button down changes the shutter speed aperture combination rapidly P appears in the LCD panel and appears inside the viewfinder indicating the change in shutter speed aperture The original shutter speed aperture combination for General Purpose Program is recalled when the LCD indication automatically switches off when you turn the camera power off when you switch to SIMPLE mode or when you use flash 25 OPERATION IN OTHER EXPOSURE MODES selected exposure mode Program The original factory setting is for General Purpose Program Step 2 explains how to set an exposure mode If the presen
24. is is normal Continuous firing will result in a longer interval before the blinks inside the viewfinder when you deem press ready light comes on because it takes the shutter release button to activate the exposure meter longer for the flash to recharge Press the flash lock release to release and activate the built automatically in flash You can use the built in flash anytime regard less of ambient lighting For example if your subject is backlit you can use the built in flash to illuminate your subject and fill in shadows When the built in flash is activated an accessory Speedlight will not fire When using a Speedlight keep the built in flash in the locked down position For usable lenses see page 55 51 Flash shooting distance range ISO film speed Flash shooting 25 50 100 200 400 800 distance range essa Pie S NES 2 8 9 2m 2 281 4 56 2 6 5 2 28 4 56 8 1 4 4 6m distance range and confirm that the ready light is on Fully depress the shutter release button to 9 28 4 56 8 11 1 0 3 3 take a shot with flash After shooting check the ready light again If it blinks 8 for a few seconds after shooting the light might have ra eed dass been insufficient Confirm shooting distance and if necessary move closer to the subject or select a wider 4 5 6 8 11 16 22 0 6 1 6m aperture 5 6 8 11 16 22 32 0 6
25. itch is set at AF For manual focusing see page 45 Minimum aperture lock Slide lever to lock position Optional lens illustrated AF Zoom Nikkor 35 80mm f 4 f 5 6 D AE L Auto Exposure Lock button See pages 42 to 43 for Auto Exposure Lock Camera back Viewfinder eyepiece Film cartridge confirmation window Learn how to hold your camera Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand Use your left hand to cradle the camera with the elbow propped against your body for support as you look through the viewfinder Use your right hand index finger to depress the shutter release button To hold the camera steady lean on or against something strong and stable This will help ensure sharp images Camera strap eyelet Camera back lock release Rewind button Tripod socket Battery chamber cover Battery chamber cover lock release BEFORE SHOOTING This section shows you how to prepare the camera for shooting e g how to mount a lens install the battery and load film This section is for both SIMPLE and ADVANCED modes MOUNTING LENS With a non CPU lens When the camera is powered on with a non lt lt CPU lens Err and blink in Position the lens in the LCD panel and Err camera s bayonet mount so blinks inside viewfinder the mounting indices on the lens For using a non CPU lens _ and the camera body are aligned see page 58 Twist the lens counterclock
26. kon Speedlight Connection SB 21A72 TTL auto flash No No No No UP SB 16A 2 Other flash mode No No Yes Yes 1 Although possible with SB 21B Matrix Balanced Fill Flash and Centre Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Weighted Fill Flash are not recommended for close up photography With the F50 F50D camera use the SB 21B at manual flash exposure mode The difference between SB 21A and SB 21B or between SB 16A and SB 16B is the type of controller attached For details see Speedlight instruction manual Centre Weighted Fill Flash SB 21A and SB 21B are not available in EU countries NR DERE ma e For outdoor subjects on sunny day 1 8 For outdoor subjects cloudy day 5 6 or in shadows For indoor subjects 1 4 56 MISCELLANEOUS This section is for both SIMPLE and ADVANCED modes 57 LENSES Oe ee TS ON a The Nikon F50 F50D is designed for autofocus photography with AF Nikkor lenses except AF Nikkor lenses made specifically for the Nikon F3AF camera To take full advantage of the F50 F50D camera s features you should use AF Nikkor lenses However the lenses listed on right can be used under the following conditions When an AF S AF I or AI P Nikkor lens is used Set the focus switch to M and focus by rotating the lens focusing ring When mountable non CPU Nikkor lenses are used Use an external exposure meter Set expos
27. n the back ground is bright and the subject is in shadow or comparatively dark The result is dramatic with a wideangle lens 28mm or wider although a telephoto can also be used Excellent for sunsets or pictures of people against the sky Do not use flash 17 Night Scene Program Use this Program in the evening or at night To capture the beauty of a night scene in available light such as illuminated monument traffic lights or neon signs shoot without flash As the automatically set shutter speed is rather slow use a tripod to avoid camera shake With flash this Program captures all the lighting in the scene including the foreground subject which is illuminated by the flash and the background 18 Use this Program to express movement Stationary subjects will come out in sharp images and moving subjects in blurred images Also suitable for when your subject is moving and you are following along with your camera in a panning motion The subject will come out relatively sharp with the background becoming a blurred streak of colors and shades OPERATION IN PROGRAMMED AUTO EXPOSURE MODE Na Switch power ON and set the camera dial to ADVANCED The LCD shows the last selected exposure mode Program The original factory setting is for General Purpose Program Steps 2 and 3 explain how to set a Program If the Program shown is what you want skip steps 2 and 3 Press the menu button 1
28. ossible Select a wider aperture smaller f number and or a slower shutter speed Or use the built in flash or an accessory Nikon Speedlight 5 blinks Flash recommendation Not enough light Use the built in flash or an accessory Nikon Speedlight Shutter speed indication blinks and amp blinks in the LCD panel Picture blur possible Automatically selected shutter speed is low and picture blur may occur due to camera shake or subject movement To reduce the possibility of blur hold camera very steady use a tripod or use the built in flash or an accessory Nikon Speedlight Selecting a wider aperture smaller f number results in a faster shutter speed blinks Unacceptable autofocus condition Your subject is inappropriate for autofocus operation Set the focus switch to M and focus manually See page 45 For Err indication see pages 68 to 70 For Shutter Priority Auto and Aperture Priority Auto exposure modes For Aperture Priority Auto exposure mode 29 RESET FUNCTION To return to the General Purpose Program when Memory Function is not set Press and hold the menu button for at least two seconds With the Memory Function set pressing and holding the menu button for at least two seconds recalls the memorised exposure mode Program See pages 32 to 33 30 To reset the camera s mode to the original factory setting Simultaneously
29. ot leave traces 60 3 Do not touch the DX 4 Clean the viewfinder contacts Keep them eyepiece with a soft clean with a blower clean cloth Do not use brush alcohol Caution A spray gun type blower may damage the optical glass if used to clean the lens especially if ED glass is used for the front lens element To avoid damage hold the blower upright with its nozzle more than 30cm from the lens surface and keep the nozzle moving so the stream of air is not concentrated in one spot 6 Do not lubricate the camera 7 Do not leave the 8 Keep the camera away camera in an from water or mois excessively hot place ture When using the camera near water guard against splashes especially salt water spray 9 Make sure not to drop or bump the camera body lens against a hard surface Strong shock may cause malfunction 10 If the camera mal functions take it im mediately to an authorised Nikon dealer or service centre 11 Store the camera in a cool dry place away from naphthalene or camphor moth repellent In a humid environment store the camera inside a vinyl bag with a desiccant to keep out dust moisture and salt Note however that storing leather cases in vinyl bags may cause the leather to deteriorate 12 To maintain the built in flash condenser in peak condition thereby enabling you to use the flash for many years fire the flash a few times eve
30. peed by pressing the button above the A up or down indication To change film speed rapidly hold the button down To complete the setting press the button above 150 The LCD shows the last selected exposure mode Program Until setting is completed the shutter remains locked and the menu button is deactivated f you want to recall the ISO setting screen after completing the setting activate the Optional Function Menu and press the button above 150 35 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION By compensating the exposure you can vary the exposure results to create different versions of the same picture or put creative emphasis on a specific part of the picture You can compensate exposure from 5 EV to 5 EV in 1 2 steps 36 With compensation correctly exposed a 4 1255 Mz SE Zi With the Exposure Mode Menu press the menu button to activate the Optional Function Menu Press the button above the VA indication Press to adjust Press to complete setting Tay ite DL LEN FE z Y MZ 3 lt 0 5 e 125 Adjust the compensation value by pressing the button above the A up or V down indication value is for overexposure value is for underexposure To change the value rapidly hold the button down To complete the setting press the button above EA The LCD shows the last selected exposure mode Program When you set exposure mode or Progr
31. picture with General Purpose Program Once selected each Program remains in effect until you select another Program LANDSCAPE PROGRAM 1 1 1 1 BS aD AB CaS T 4 2 amp Y Jal Uk Ul SCS CAS CAS Cn Mite 71S 4 LT ET To select the General Purpose Program quickly Just press the menu button for at least two seconds WHILE YOU RE TAKING PICTURES Using the Built In Flash The flash can be used when the subject is within 0 6m to 3m when using a film with ISO 100 and the AF Zoom Nikkor 35 80 mm f 4 f 5 6 D lens If a stationary subject starts to move Remove your finger from the shutter release button and lightly press again to restart autofocus If 4 blinks inside the viewfinder use the built in flash Press the flash lock release button Lightly press the shutter release button wait for the to come on in the viewfinder Confirm the in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder then fully depress the shutter release button 1 blinks after shooting for a few seconds this means that the light might be insufficient Check shooting distance and if necessary move closer to subject and take a picture with flash again Viewfinder information d Du H 1 blinks Overexposure possible Use a film with lower ISO or is possible use a Nikon Neutral Density The light is probably dim and
32. precise second Advance the time one minute and ahead of actual time i e if actual time is 12 59 set the time to 13 00 Then push SELECT button so time indicator Set year Set month Set day Setting has been completed 4 lt A 94 3 1 rapidly hold the ADJUST button down Set the month and day in the same manner as for year To complete setting push SELECT button while the day display is blinking The newly adjusted date and the imprint indicator appears without blinking To set time select Day Hour Minute display and set the hour and the minute colon starts blinking When actual time coincides with the time you set push ADJUST button to reset the second to 00 47 Imprinted Date Time e ee el 0 0 22 Imprinting date time Select your desired display by pushing MODE button and confirm date and time are correctly set Then fully depress the shutter release button to take picture with imprinted date time To confirm whether date time is imprinted check to make sure the imprint indicator blinks for approx 2 sec immediately after taking the picture Imprinting date time may be difficult to read against bright colours such as white or reddish colours Day Hour Minute 48 Replacing lithium battery for imprinting function 1 Make sure that film is not 2 Loosen the silver screw on the loaded open the camera back inside of the camera back Remove th
33. rame 1 If the frame counter still shows E i e if the film does not advance to frame 1 with or without blinking and the film is incorrectly positioned Reload film With a non DX coded film film speed must be set manually See page 35 SETTING CAMERA TO AUTOFOCUS MODE Xue 5 Regarding the F50 F50p s autofocus Your 50 50 is factory set to Single Servo operation This means that once your subject is in focus focus remains locked as long as the shutter release button is lightly pressed You can recompose the picture and the subject will remain in focus provided you maintain the same subject to camera distance See page 41 for details If the subject moves take your finger off the shutter release button then lightly press it again to restart autofocus operation the ADVANCED mode in addition to Single Servo AF you can choose Continuous Servo AF which keeps autofocus operation going continuously as long as you keep lightly pressing the shutter release button For details see page 34 Use Continuous Servo AF for sports and other action photography Autofocus should be used for most picture taking situations including moving subjects In general it is best to leave the focus switch set to AF For situations where autofocus is not possible see page 44 For manual focusing see page 45 SHOOTING IN ADVANCED MODE This section show
34. ry is nearing exhaustion Have a fresh one ready Battery is just about exhausted Turn the power off and replace battery with new one E 8 Film is not correctly positioned Reload film err Locked b Battery is exhausted during film rewind Turn the power off and replace battery with new one Non DX coded film or film with unacceptable DX E E Locked code is loaded Switch to ADVANCED mode and set film speed manually Err ibid Lens attached has no CPU or no lens is attached Attach AF Nikkor or AI P lens Can be released Lens attached has no CPU see page 58 or no lens is attached Er Lens is not set to the smallest aperture largest f EU d LL beckon number setting Set lens to the smallest aperture Camera detects a malfunction during film advance cre Locked or film rewind Turn the camera s power off and on again 68 panel Symbol Viewfinder Blinking Symbol Shutter Locked Cause and Remedy Autofocus is impossible with the subject Set focus mode switch to M to focus manually by rotating the lens focusing ring HI Hus Can be released Overexposure may occur in P S amp i Lo amp La Can be released Underexposure may occur in Eo zl is Automatically selected shutter speed is too slow ein icit Can be released and picture blur may occur Use a tripod to avoid Shutter speed camera shake or use b
35. ry month 61 NOTES ON BATTERIES Z oan Efe T 1 Keep batteries out of 2 Do not disassemble 3 If you do not intend to 4 Battery power children s reach If short circuit or heat use the camera for a diminishes at someone accidentally batteries Do not long time remove the extremely low swallows a battery call charge batteries battery temperatures make doctor immediately sure the battery you buy is fresh and wrap the camera body in something warm 5 5 replacing a 6 Do not throw used 7 1f the battery chamber is contaminated by battery battery be sure to use batteries into fire leakage take the camera to an authorised Nikon a fresh battery dealer 62 SPECIFICATIONS Type of camera Picture format Lens mount Lens Operation mode Focus modes Autofocus mode Autofocus detection system Autofocus detection range Autofocus lock Focus tracking Integral motor autofocus 35mm single lens reflex 24mm x 36mm standard 35mm film format Nikon F mount AF Nikkor lenses except AF Nikkor 80mm f 2 8 ED 200mm 1 3 5 IF and autofocus converter TC 16 TC 16A and non AF Nikkor lenses with limitation available SIMPLE and ADVANCED Autofocus and manual Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF Continuous Servo is possible in ADVANCED mode only TTL phase detection system using Nikon advanced AM200 autofocus module Approx EV 1 to EV 19 at ISO 100 Pos
36. s when exposure meter is on Film speed range Film speed setting Film loading Frame counter Film advance Film rewind Self timer Reflex mirror Camera back Accessory shoe ISO 25 to 5000 for DX coded films ISO 6 to 6400 for non DX coded films for ADVANCED mode Auto for DX coded films manual setting for non DX coded films for ADVANCED mode Film automatically advances to frame one when camera back is closed Accumulative type counts down during film rewind displayed on the LCD panel Film automatically advances one frame at approx 1 sec when shutter is released film advance stops automatically at end of film roll Automatic by built in motor at end of film roll manual mid roll rewind possible by pressing rewind button Electronically controlled 10 Sec timer duration Automatic instant return type Hinged back unchangeable Standard ISO type with hot shoe contact ready light contact monitor contact TTL flash contact Built in TTL flash Flash synchro nisation speed Automatic Balanced Fill Flash Flash ready light Power source Guide number 13 meters at ISO 100 20 C angle of coverage 35mm or longer lens 1 125 sec or slower Possible with built in TTL flash or Nikon dedicated Speedlights such as SB 28 SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 SB 23 SB 22 SB 20 and SB 16B Matrix Balanced Fill Flash in Auto exposure modes Centre Weighted Fill Flash in Manual exposure mode Without
37. s you how to set your desired Program or exposure mode This section is for ADVANCED mode only AVAILABLE EXPOSURE MODES In the Advanced Operation Mode you can select any of four exposure modes Programmed Auto P Shutter Priority Auto S Aperture Priority Auto amp and Manual Programmed Auto Exposure Mode In addition to the four Programs in SIMPLE mode General Purpose z Landscape Portrait and Close Up four more Programs are available in ADVANCED mode Sport Silhouette Ei Night Scene and Motion Effect 5 The F50 F50D camera s microcomputer automatically chooses the combination of shutter speed and aperture for a correct exposure For features and sample pictures of each Program see pages 16 to 18 Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode You manually set the shutter speed and the camera sets the matching lens aperture To freeze action use a high shutter speed to create motion effects choose a low shutter speed For more information on Shutter Priority Auto see pages 26 to 29 Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode You manually set the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed Smaller apertures make the background and foreground sharper recommended for landscape pictures while larger apertures tend to blur the background recommended for portraits For more information on Aperture Priority Auto see pages 26 to 29 Metering System The Programmed
38. sible in Single Servo AF mode once a stationary subject is in focus as long as the shutter release button is lightly pressed Automatically activated with a moving subject Exposure modes Programmed Auto exposure control Flexible Program Shutter Priority Auto exposure control Aperture Priority Auto exposure control Manual exposure control Programmed Auto in SIMPLE mode Programmed Auto Shutter Priority Auto Aperture Priority Auto and Manual in ADVANCED mode Both shutter speed and aperture are set in SIMPLE mode General Purpose Program Landscape Program Portrait Program and Close Up Program are available in ADVANCED mode General Purpose Program Landscape Program Portrait Program Close Up Program Sport Program Silhouette Program Night Scene Program and Motion Effect Program are available Possible with General Purpose Program in ADVANCED mode when flash is off Aperture automatically selected to match manually set shutter speed Shutter speed automatically Selected to match manually set aperture Both aperture and shutter speed are set manually 63 Shutter speed aperture adjustment Auto exposure lock Exposure compensation Pressing the adjust button changes shutter speed or aperture in 1 2 step holding down the adjust button rapidly changes shutter speed or aperture in one step Available by pressing the AE L button while the exposure meter is on Possible in ADVANCED mo
39. t exposure mode is what you want skip step 2 xc Press the menu button to activate the Exposure Mode Menu To set the exposure mode press the button above the desired indication if 12122154 With the Exposure Mode Menu pressing the menu button activates the Optional aPS A vV Function Menu see page 31 To return the LCD to the Exposure Mode Menu press 4 the menu button again To adjust the shutter speed and or aperture press the button above A up or V down indication Look through the viewfinder and position the focus brackets on the main subject Lightly press the shutter release button to activate autofocus operation and the exposure meter Confirm that the in focus indicator 6 appears in the viewfinder 26 Shutter Priority Auto thon e i j To change shutter speed rapidly hold the button down IW 7 Y a ia 55 change aperture rapidly hold the button down vem 1105 Fo To change shutter speed aperture rapidly hold the button down Your selected shutter speed and the automatically set aperture are shown below the viewfinder Screen Your selected aperture and the automatically set shutter speed are shown below the viewfinder Screen Your selected shutter speed and aperture are shown along with the exposure indicator below the viewfinder indication amp Correct exposure 42 Overexposure amp amp Underexposur
40. tiunt cernerent 19 25 NOTES ON BATTERIES terror rona 62 OPERATION IN OTHER EXPOSURE MODES 26 29 SPEGIFIGATIONS II niensis tor 63 66 RESBISEUNCTIONT T 30 ABOUT F50 F50D METERING SYSTEM 67 OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS 31 37 LCD PANEL VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS 68 70 MEMORY SETTING FUNCTION 32 33 MODE SELECTION 34 ISO CONFIRMATION SETTING 35 EXPOSURE 36 37 OTHER CONTROLS 38 49 SELF TIMER OPERATION nennen 39 LONG TIME EXPOSURE AT TIME SETTING 40 TO SHOOT AN OFF CENTRE SUBJECT 41 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Learn the parts of your camera Eyepiece cover DK 5 Attach to viewfinder eyepiece 4 to ward off stray light when using the self timer Accessory shoe For Nikon dedicated Speedlights LCD panel Power switch Set to OFF when not using your camera Self timer button SIMPLE ADVANCED dial Set adjust buttons Flash lock release Shutter release button Press lightly to activate exposure meter and start AF operation fully depress to release shutter and take picture Self timer LED Lens mounting index Lens release button Menu button Focus switch Focusing ring Do not turn when the focus sw
41. ture Priority Auto exposure mode attach the prevents stray light from entering the viewfinder eyepiece cover DK 5 provided to the viewfinder and affecting exposure 39 LONG TIME EXPOSURE AT TIME SETTING ADVANCED mode only In the Manual Exposure mode you can set shutter speed to TIME to leave the shutter open as long as desired When performing long time exposure you must use a tripod to avoid camera shake which may cause picture blur Set exposure mode to Manual and shutter speed to TIME next to 30 for 30 seconds Inside the viewfinder appears in place of the shutter speed indication and the exposure indicator disappears Fully depress the shutter release button then remove your finger to start exposure The shutter is released about 0 5 sec after you remove your finger from the shutter release button During exposure the self timer LED blinks After the desired duration lightly press the shutter release button to complete exposure 40 TO SHOOT AN OFF CENTRE SUBJECT In the following procedure you can take an in focus picture with an off centre stationary subject However when shooting a moving subject always position the viewfinder focus brackets on the subject Position focus brackets on the Confirm that 6 in focus While keeping the shutter subject and lightly press the indicator appears in the release button lightly pressed shutter release button to acti
42. uilt in TTL flash or Nikon S indicator Speedlight in P A in ADVANCED mode TI ME Err Locked TIME is set in Shutter Priority Auto exposure mode Set another shutter speed or set exposure mode to Manual without flash Can be released Your subject is too dark Use the built in TTL flash or Nikon Speedlight 69 c LCD panel Viewfinder Blinking Symbol Blinking Symbol Shutter Cause and Remedy Light might be insufficient Confirm shooting after flash Locked distance and if necessary move closer to the shooting subject or select a wider aperture F e i Speedlight attached is not set at TTL Set the TTL t rr Locked Speedlight s flash mode to TTL Or use Aperture in P S Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode About LCD At temperatures between freezing the LCD s response time slows down it goes back to normal when the temperature rises As the temperature rises the LCD turns reddish as the temperature drops the LCD turns bluish These changes do not affect normal use The camera uses a Liquid Crystal Display LCD of the highest quality which under conditions of normal use should provide several years of reliable operation After this period contrast may deteriorate and display information may start to fade
43. ure mode to Manual In other exposure modes shutter is locked Shutter speed indication appears on the LCD panel and inside the viewfinder Set shutter speed by pressing the set adjust button The f number of the aperture set will not be visible in the LCD panel and inside the viewfinder Set the aperture by rotating the lens aperture ring Adjust focus by rotating the lens focusing ring until the subject appears sharp inside the viewfinder Unless your subject is not acceptable for autofocus operation page 44 you can confirm the in focus indicator Centre the focus brackets on the subject and rotate the focusing ring while lightly pressing the shutter release button When the subject is in focus the in focus indicator appears 58 Mountable Nikkor lenses AF Nikkor lenses AF S Nikkor lenses e AF Nikkor lenses e Nikkor lenses e Al type AI S Al and Al modified Nikkor lenses except Fisheye 6mm 1 5 6 and Fisheye OP 10mm f 5 6 180 600mm f 8 No 174166 or smaller 200 600mm f 9 5 No 300490 or smaller 360 1200mm 1 11 No 174087 or smaller Nikon Series E lenses Reflex Nikkor lenses 500mm 1 8 1000mm f 11 No 142360 or smaller No 143001 or larger 2000mm f 11 No 200311 or larger Medical Nikkor 120mm f 4 not available in EU countries Teleconverters except non mountable TC 16 TC 16A Use of other lenses may damage the camera Nikkor lens compatibility
44. vate viewfinder Focus remains locked recompose the picture then fully autofocus operation as long as you keep the shutter depress the shutter release button release button lightly pressed The above procedure is for Single Servo AF mode button will not lock the focus original factory setting If you have set To maintain subject exposure use the AE L Continuous Servo AF mode in Optional Functions Automatic Exposure Lock button See pages 42 see page 34 lightly pressing the shutter release to 43 41 USING AE L BUTTON When your subject is off centre or very small against an extremely bright background your subject may come out too dark underexposed in the picture Or with a background that is too dark the subject may be washed out overexposed In such situations to correctly expose your subject in the auto exposure mode use the AE L Auto Exposure Lock button Lightly press the shutter release button to activate autofocus operation and the exposure meter Confirm in focus indicator and exposure Compose your subject so that the circle in the viewfinder is fully covered by the subject 42 3 Press the AE L button and hold it While keeping the AE L button pressed recompose the picture then fully depress the shutter release button In Single Servo AF mode if recomposing the shutter release button and lightly pressing it again picture could change subject to camera distance
45. wise until it locks into place Remove the camera body cap and the front and rear lens dl RSEN secnm sd Usable Lenses When mounting lens Use CPU lenses AF Nikkor lenses and AF S AF I Avoid direct sunlight lenses Other Nikon and Nikkor lenses non Make sure the camera s power is off CPU lenses can be mounted but you have to use Do not touch the lens release button an external exposure meter and the only usable exposure mode is Manual See page 58 AF S AF I AI P lenses are for manual focus only Turn the lens aperture ring to its minimum aperture the largest f To remove number marked in orange on AF Nikkor lenses Then lock the lens While pressing the lens release aperture at its minimum setting see lens instruction manual button turn the lens clockwise If lens aperture is not set at its minimum setting When the camera is powered on with a lens not set at its minimum aperture setting Err and blink in the LCD panel and Err blinks inside viewfinder With the 50 50 all aperture setting operations are performed with the camera s set adjust buttons Do not move the lens aperture ring once it is set to its smallest aperture largest f number INSTALLING BATTERY Make sure the camera s power Insert a 6V lithium pack with is off then slide the lock and ends positioned as release on the battery
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