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Nikon F50 User Manual

Nikon F50
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Nikon F50 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Film Format35mm
Lens MountNikon F mount
MeteringMatrix, Center-weighted, Spot
Flash Sync1/90 sec
Shutter Speed30 - 1/2000 sec
ISO Range25 - 5000
FocusAutofocus
Exposure ModesProgram, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual
FlashBuilt-in
TypeSLR

Summary

FOREWORD

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Learn how to hold your camera

Instructions on how to hold the camera for stable shooting to ensure sharp images.

BEFORE SHOOTING

MOUNTING LENS

Usable Lenses

Lists compatible lenses and conditions for non-CPU lenses.

With a non-CPU lens

Information about using non-CPU lenses and associated error indications.

If lens aperture is not set at its minimum setting

Explains the error message displayed when the lens aperture is not set to its minimum.

INSTALLING BATTERY

LOADING FILM

SETTING CAMERA TO AUTOFOCUS MODE

SHOOTING IN ADVANCED MODE

AVAILABLE EXPOSURE MODES

Programmed Auto Exposure Mode

Details on the Programmed Auto mode and its available programs.

Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

Explanation of Shutter-Priority Auto mode for controlling shutter speed.

Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

Explanation of Aperture-Priority Auto mode for controlling aperture.

Manual Exposure Mode

Explanation of Manual mode for full control over exposure settings.

Metering System

Description of metering systems used in different exposure modes.

PROGRAM SELECTION GUIDE

General-Purpose Program

Description of the General-Purpose Program and its uses.

Landscape Program

Description of the Landscape Program for distant scenes.

Portrait Program

Description of the Portrait Program for people photography.

Close-Up Program

Description of the Close-Up Program for macro photography.

Sport Program

Description of the Sport Program for freezing action.

Silhouette Program

Description of the Silhouette Program for high-contrast subjects.

Night Scene Program

Description of the Night Scene Program for low-light conditions.

Motion Effect Program

Description of the Motion Effect Program for expressing movement.

OPERATION IN PROGRAMMED AUTO EXPOSURE MODE

To change a combination of shutter speed/aperture

How to adjust shutter speed and aperture in the General-Purpose Program.

Viewfinder Information

Using Built-In Flash

Auto Rewind

OPERATION IN OTHER EXPOSURE MODES

Shutter-Priority Auto

Details on operating Shutter-Priority Auto mode.

Aperture-Priority Auto

Details on operating Aperture-Priority Auto mode.

Manual

Details on operating Manual exposure mode.

RESET FUNCTION

OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS

MEMORY SETTING FUNCTION

To clear memory

Instructions on how to erase saved memory settings.

AF MODE SELECTION

ISO CONFIRMATION/SETTING

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

OTHER CONTROLS

SELF-TIMER OPERATION

LONG TIME EXPOSURE AT "TIME" SETTING

TO SHOOT AN OFF-CENTRE SUBJECT

USING AE-L BUTTON

CASES WHERE AUTOFOCUS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE

MANUAL FOCUS

SETTING DATE/TIME (for F50 D only)

Imprinting date/time

How to imprint date/time and confirm its presence on the picture.

Replacing lithium battery for imprinting function

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

USING BUILT-IN FLASH

Flash shooting distance range

Table showing flash shooting distance ranges based on ISO and aperture.

Guide for flash shooting distance range in SIMPLE mode (at ISO 100)

Flash shooting distance guides for simple mode.

Using guide number to estimate the maximum shooting distance

Method to estimate shooting distance using guide numbers.

Usable AF Nikkor Lenses with Built-In Flash

SPEEDLIGHT COMPATIBILITY

MISCELLANEOUS

LENSES

Mountable Nikkor lenses

Lists various types of Nikkor lenses that can be mounted on the camera.

Nikkor lens compatibility

CAMERA CARE TIPS

NOTES ON BATTERIES

SPECIFICATIONS

ABOUT THE F50/F50D METERING SYSTEM

LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS

About LCD

Information about the camera's LCD display and its characteristics.

Nikon F50/F50D SHOOTING IN SIMPLE MODE

PREPARING THE CAMERA

CAMERA SETTINGS

TAKING A PICTURE—FOR A GENERAL SUBJECT

TAKING LANDSCAPE, PORTRAIT AND CLOSE-UP PICTURES

WHILE YOU'RE TAKING PICTURES

Using the Built-In Flash

Detailed instructions for using the built-in flash.

WHEN YOU'VE TAKEN A COMPLETE ROLL

Information about the auto rewind process after completing a film roll.

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