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    Nikon N 55 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

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    Introduction • Thank you for purchasing the Nikon N55-a camera that is sure to make photography a bigger part of your life . Get to know yo ur N55 camera, and be sure to read th is manual thoroughly before using it. We recommend that you keep this manual handy. Supplied accessories Body cap (P . 19) Accessory shoe cover • Remove this cover when ...

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    • Take trial shots Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations. • Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years . • Using your camera correctly The Nikon N55 's performance has ...

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    Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............................................................ . ............... 2-11 Introdu c t i on ........ . .. .. .. .. .. . ..... .... . .. .. .... ...... ... .... . ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... . ... . .... .... .. .... . .. ... .. .. ... .... 2-3 Nomencl at ur e .......... . .... .. . .. ... . ... . .. ..... .... .. ...

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    rexPOSUR~ODE .............................................................................. 53= ~ Auto - Multi Progr am ... . ..................................... . .. ......... ........... . ....... . ..................... 54 -55 Shutt er- Priorit y Auto Ex posure Mod e ........ .... ..... . ................ . .. .... ....... . ... .. ....... . . ...

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    Nomenclature Focus mode selector (PP. 46-47) Lens release button (P. 19) Auto Exposure Bracketing (Po 66) / Multiple Exposure (P o 69) / Film rewind button (P. 72) Flash lock-release (P o 80) / Flash sync mode button (P. 78) Camera strap eyelet t:X[)osure mode dial Accessory shoe (Po 91) LCD Focus area button 6 Built-in Speedlight (P o 40n6) Self-t ...

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    Viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup (P. 73) Camera back lock release lever (P . 20) Film confirmation window (P. 21) Data Back (00 model only) (P .2 2/ 44) Tripod socket Diopter adjustment lever (P. 73) I I Command Dial I • Illustration shown is the N55 00 model. The camera back of the N55 non-OD model differs from the 00 model. • QD model only: ...

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    LCD PanelNiewfinder Display • LCD panel Auto E x posure Bracketing (P . 66) Shutter s peed Aperture 1 ,-,,-,,-, " I t .- • .-. 1 0000 fo.o Multiple Exposure Self - timer (P. 42) (P. 69) '@~~ lillti ~ ~ AUT ~ __ [t:' t:,) Battery power SLOW @: [] ~ + L'.L' (P. 17) II III I Frame counter (P . 21) / Exposure Compensation F ...

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    • Viewfinder display Focus area (focus brack e ts) (P. 30 / 48) Focus indicator (P . 31 / 46) Focus area Shutter speed I Center Partial Meter i ng area (p . 60) i Flash ready-light (P . 41n7) / Flash recommended indication (P. 80) Exposure Compensation (P. 64) Electronic analog exposure (P . 61) / Exposure Compensation value Aperture 9 I ...

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    Available Exposure Modes The exposure mode dial of the Nikon N55 can be divided into two sections. One is the user - controlled exposure mode with Auto - Multi Program , Shutter- Priority Auto , Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure modes , where the photographer can determine various exposure factors . The other section is point-and-shoot expo ...

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    • Po i nt - and-shoot exposure mode 8: AUTO mode (P . 28) Camera automatically controls all the exposure settings . Suitable for taking pictures right away . ~ : Portrait mode (P . 37) Use this mode to take portraits. The background is b l urred to accentuate your main subject. rJ: Landscape mode (P . 37) Use this mode to take pictures of distant ...

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    Start Shooting Immediately 1 Open the batt e ry chamber and install batteries while the camera ' s power is off (page 16). ~ # ~ # ~ cj> " ~ ~ 2 Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page 18) . 3 Open the camera back and install the film (page 20) . • When the camera back is closed , the film is automatically advanced and the ...

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    5 Hold the camera proper ly , compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button (page 30). 6 Confirm focus indicator. appears without blinking and slowly depress the shutter release button (page 32). 7 Film starts to rewind automatically when it reaches the end of the roll (page 33) . • Make sure E is blinking in the LCD pane ...

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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 (QD model only) • About shutter release button 15 ...

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    Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. 1 Turn the power swit c h off and open t he battery ch a mber cover by slid i ng the battery c h amber cover lock release lever toward indica t ed directio n . • When ...

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    Check points • We recommend that you take spare batteries with you , especially when travelling . • For the number of film rolls that can be shot with fresh batteries, see page 114. 3 Turn the power switch on and confirm battery power with the ,.jiJ indication. ~ appears : Sufficient battery power . CjIJ appears : ...... . /",. . Batterie ...

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    MountLens ~~------------ Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera b o dy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 1 CPU contacts of CPU Nikkor lens Check the lens type. CD G-type Nikkor lens CD G-type Nikkor lens, without aperture ring ® CPU Nikkor lens other than G-ty ...

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    3 With G-type Nikkor lens Position lens in the camera 's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist lens anticlockwise until it locks into place . (Be ~ure not to touch the lens release button.) With CPU Nikkor lens with aperture ring (other than G-type) Position lens in the camera 's bayone ...

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    load Film --~-------- Turn the power switch on and load O X-coded fi l m. With O X-coded film, f ilm speed will be set automatically (IS O 25 - 5000) . When the camera back is closed , the film automatically advances and the number of availab le exposures is displayed in the LCD panel. ..................................................... 1 Turn t ...

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    3 Gently close t he camera back until the camera back snaps closed . -~ :(,5 F5.6 @ BE u 3 [m J 2) • The film automatically advances to final frame with blinking 0 , 0 _ , 0 __ , 0 ___ as indicated in LCD panel. • When the film has completed set up , a shutter sound is let out but no picture has been taken. • LCD Panel indicates number of exp ...

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    Set Date and Time (QD model only) This camera a ll ows you t o imprint Y ear/Month/ D ay, D ay/H o ur/ M inute (24- ho ur c lo ck) , Month/ D aylYear or D ay/ M onthlYear on your p icture in any ex pos ure mode . (For imprinting date/time, see page 44.) ..................................................... • Adjust i ng date and time (E x ample : ...

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    • Changing battery for imprinting 1 Open camera back, remove the battery chamber cover for imprinting by removing the screw using a screwdriver. 2 Remove the used battery and insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with EEl side facing up. Attach the battery chamber cover by reinserting the screw . • Use a pointed object to remove the battery . ...

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    About Shutter Release Button ~-- Lightly pressing the shutter release button and ho l ding it halfway down activates the camera 's exposure meter and pressing it all the way down releases the shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ligh t ly pr ess the shu tt er r ele a ...

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    BASIC OPERATION 1 This section features the settings for most common picture-taking situations using AUTO mode (8) to enable easy operation even for beginners. Shooting modes / functions explained in this section are as follows : Lens attached G- type AF Nikkor (P. 18) Focus mode AF (autofocus) (P . 26) Focus ar ea Dynamic AF Mode with Closest- Sub ...

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    Set Focus Mode to AF -------I Set focus mode to A F (autofocus) . (See page 46 for details . ) ..................................................... Turn the power switch on and set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus) . • Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position . • T o focus , light ly press the shutter rel ...

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    • Situations where autofocus may not work as expected Autofocus may not work as expected in the following situations. In such situations , focus manually using the clear matte field (page 47) or focus on a different subject located at the same distance , use focus lock (page 52) then recompose . Low-contrast scenes For example , where the subject ...

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    Set Exposure Mode to 8 When the exposure mode is set to 8 , the camera automatically controls all the exposure settings . · ................................................... . Set exposure mode t o 8. -~ I i'S F S.6 @ B ~ [36i ./ 2J • When the shutter release button is lightly pressed , shutter speed and aperture are indicated in the LCD ...

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    • About exposure mode F o ur ex posu re mod es besid es 8 and fiv e Vari - Program modes are availabl e with this ca m e ra . Utili z ing the ch a racteristic s of each ex posure mode , effective re sults can be achie v ed with va rious t y p es of subjects o r shooting s i tu a tio n s. A nd the five Vari - Prog r am modes en a bl e yo u to easi ...

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    Hold Camera and Focus ~-~ Lightly pressing t he shutter release button automatica ll y focuses the camera o n the subject and when the subject is in focus , causes . to appear in the viewfinder . ... . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... . . . . . . . . . 1 H old the camera properly. • Keep your elbow propp ...

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    • When shutter release button is lightly pressed, the camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as follows : • appears: Subject is in focus . , l/ -/ ___ blinks : Unab le to focus using autofocus . I' • Wi t h dark subjects , the camera's AF-Assist Il l uminator (page 50 ) is automatically activated to guide ...

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    Release Shutter- ------ Confirm that. (in - focus indicator) appears in the viewfinder , then slowly , fully depress the shutter release button. With a moving subject , Continuous Servo AF (page 46) activates and camera continuously focuses on the subject. ..................................................... 1 Confirm indications in the viewfinder ...

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    3 Film s t arts to rew i nd automatically when the last shot is taken . ~ 0_ -- 1 @ dE"3 .- ( Il V 2J · 0 _ __ is displayed during film rewind . 4 Confirm that film is completely rewound , then remove film cartr i dge. <1l Ic S FS.6 @ B ---- 1£"3 e E l I ) v -------- • Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows blinki ...

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    34 About Metering Systems and Exposure ............................ 1 ................................... . Metering systems and exposure are important factors for taking pictures. Knowing the characteristics of each factor helps you widen your photographic expression . • Metering Systems As the proper combination of shutter speed and aperture fo ...

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    ,.. .................... ............. BASIC OPERATION 2 This section describes the following basic operations: • Shooting with Vari-Program • Using Built-In Speedlight • Self-Timer Operation • Imprinting DatefTime (QD model only) 35 ...

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    Shooting with Vari-Program --- Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from Portrait, Landscape, Close- Up, Sports Continuous or Night Portrait mode-designed for specific picture- taking situations and photographic images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . 1 Set the exposure mo ...

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    ~ ...:!.... : Portrait mode Use this mode whenever you are taking pictures of people. I t creates a blurred background to accentuate your main subject. • 85mm to 200mm telephoto l enses with large maximum apertures are recommended. • D ista n ci ng the main subject and t he background emphasizes the effect. r:J: Landscape mode Use this mode whe ...

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    Shooting with Vari-Program-continued ~: Close - Up mode Use this mode w h en you are taking pictures up close . It creates a b l urred background to accentuate your main subject. Usefu l in tak i ng close-ups of subjects such as flowers or insects . • Dynamic A F Mode and center focus area are automatically se l ected (page 48) . • In some shoo ...

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    ~ : Ni ght Portrait mode Use this mode for subjects with an even i ng or ni ght background . Night Portrait mode captures all the lighting in the scene , including the foreground subject and background. • Use 0 Landscape mode for twilight or nighttime scene without foreground subject. • Use of ISO 400 or faster film speed is recommended . • T ...

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    Using Built-In Speedlight :------ When the subject is dark or backlit and the shutter release button is lightly pressed , the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up in 8 or Vari-Program (except in rJ or ~ Q ). Fully depress the shutter release button to take pictures with the Speedlight. ..................................................... 1 Wh ...

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    2 Confirm ~ in viewfinder , then compose , focus and take the pi cture with flash by f ully dep re ssing t he shutter release button . • The shutter cannot be released unless ~ appears without blinking in the viewf i nder . • ~ blinks in the viewfinder appro x. 3 sec . after full flash output. If this happens , undere x posure may have occurred ...

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    Self-Timer- Operation -~~~-- You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph or reduce camera shake . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1 Press @ (self-timer) button and confirm that ~ appears on the LCD panel. Check points • Use a tripod or place the camera on a ...

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    2 Compose picture , f ocus by lightly pressing the shutter release button and fully depress the shutter release button. • Self-timer shooting cannot be performed unless the camera's shutter can be re l eased (i.e . when subject cannot be brought into focus with autofocus). • Once the self-timer is activated , the s h utter will release in ...

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    Imprinting Datef-T-ime (QD model only) You can imprint the following date information on your picture : Year/Month/Day, Day /Hour/Minute, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year. See page 22 to set date and time . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1 Push MODE button to select available imp ...

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    t ~ ~ ~ ~ ,.. ....... T ........ "11 ~ FOCUS OPERATION ~ .... ..6...A This section features detailed ~ A descriptions of focusing operations. ~ • Focus mode ~ ~A • Focus area ! • AF-Assist Illuminator ~ • Focus lock ~ ~A ~ ! ~ ~A ~ ~~ 45 ...

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    Focus Mode Two focus modes, autofocus usi ng the Auto-Servo AF (Sing le S ervo AF and Continuous Servo AF) and Manual focus , are available with this camera. · ................................................... . • Autofocus • Auto - Servo AF • With the focus mode selector set to AF , lightly pressing the shutter release button automaticall ...

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    • Manual focus • Set the focus mode se l ector to M . Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on the c l ear matte fie ld in the viewfinder . The shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in focus and regardless of the focus indicator status. • Use Manual focus in situations wher ...

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    Focus Area This camera's three focus areas cover a wide frame area, and you can select among them, depending on the subject's position in the frame or your desired composition. When the focus mode is set to AF (page 46), you can select either Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority , where the camera automatically selects the focus ...

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    • Dynamic AF Mo de w i th Closest - Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority automatically maintains focus on the subject located closest to any of three focus areas and focus is l ocked once it is achieved . If the subject moves from the selected focus area , the camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the d ...

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    AF-Assist Illuminator When the subject is dark and the shutter release button is pressed lightly, the camera 's A F- A ssist Illuminator automatically turns on and enables autofocus operation in a dark environment. •••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••• ...

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    NOTE: Lenses incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator • Lenses with autofocus using the camera 's AF - Assist Illuminator cannot be performed du e to vignetting at a shooting distance less than 1 m. AF Micro 200mm f / 4 IF-ED AF 1B-35mm f / 3 .5- 4 .5 ED AF 2o-35mm fl2 .B IF AF 24-B5mm fl2 . B - 4 IF AF 24-12omm f / 3 .5- 5 .6 IF AF Micro 70- ...

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    Focus Lock Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting whe n you wa n t to capture a su bj ect that's framed outside of the N55's three focus areas. ~ Tip Focus lock is best suited for a photograph where composition is your top priority , and in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 27) . ..........•.................. ...

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    ,.,. ,.,.,.,.,.,. ,.,.,.,.,.,. ,.,. ,.,. ... ,.,. EXPOSURE MODE This section describes how to take pictures in each exposure mode. • Auto-Multi Program • Shutter-Priority Auto • Aperture-Priority Auto • Manual 53 ...

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    Auto-Multi Program P : Aut o -Multi P rogram The camera automatically controls exposure to achieve correct exposure in any shooting situation. For more complex shooting . use Flexible Program (page 55) . Exposure Compensation (page 64) or Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 66) . • P (Auto - Multi Program) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such ...

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    Difference between 8 (AUTO mode) and P (Auto-Multi Program) Although ex posure controls are the same , with Auto - Multi Program, you can select functions such as Flexible Program , E x posure Compensation, Auto Exposure Bracketing , Multiple Exposure (page 69) or Slow Sync flash (page 78) for more flexible shooting . In Auto - Multi Program , howe ...

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    Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode Fast shutter speed 1/ 500 sec. Slow shutter speed 1/4 sec . s : Sh utt e r -P ri o rity Au t o Enables you to manually set the desired shutter speed (30-1/2000 sec.); the camera automatically selects the proper aperture to provide correct exposure . • S (Shutter - Priority Auto) can only be used with a CPU Nikk ...

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    Overe x posure Underexposure Check point 2 Set the shutter speed (30-1/2000 sec.) with the Command Dial. 3 Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot. • When the subject is too dark or too bright , one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD panel. (Over - or underexposure value is indicated with the el ...

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    Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode Sma ll aperture f / 32 Large aperture fl2.8 A : Aperture-Priority Auto E nables yo u to set the d e sire d aperture (lens' mi n imum to maximum) man u ally. The camera automatica ll y selects a shutter s p eed suitab le for correct exp o sure . • A (Aperture - Priority Auto) can only be used with a CPU Ni ...

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    2 3 Overexposure Underexposure S e t the aperture (lens ' minimum to m axi mum) by rotating the Command Dial. Compose picture, confirm focus indica t or. and shoot . • When the subject is too dark or too bright , one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD panel. (Over- or underexposure value is indicated w ...

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    Manual Exposure Mode M : M anual Enables you to set both shutter speed (- - [Time] and 30-1 / 2000 sec . ) and aperture (lens' minimum to maximum) manually . • Non-CPU lenses (page 90) can only be used in Manual exposure mode. ~ Tip With electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder , you can produce various creative effects by adjust ...

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    NOTE: CPU Nikkor lenses other than G - type Al ways set the aperture r ing of a C PU Nikko r l ens (except G- ty p e) t o its mini mu m (largest f-numbe r). W hen the l ens is not set to its minimum aperture setting , F E E blinks in the LC D panel and viewfinder , and the s h utter locks . 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture while checking the el ...

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    Long Time Exposure • Long Time (Time) exposure of more than 30 sec. When the exposure mode dial is set to M (Manual), set the shutter speed indication to - - (next after 30 sec.) to set Long Time (Time) exposure. Depress the shutter release button once to open the shutter , then press the shutter release button again to close the shutter . This f ...

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    " ..... .......................... ..... ..... ADVANCED OPERATION This section features descriptions of operations using this camera 's advanced functions. • Exposure Compensation • Auto Exposure Bracketing • Multiple Exposure 63 ...

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    Exposure Compensation To modify exposure control (i.e. from the ISO standard) , use the Exposure Compensation function . This can be useful when intentionall y achieving under · or overexposure to obtain a specific photographic effect. This camera offers compensation of -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/2 steps. • Exposure Compensation can be set in P , S , A ...

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    NOTE : Setting Exposure Compensation Normally , you should compensate exposure to the + side when the background is brighter than your main subject , or to the - side when the background is darker. 2 Compose picture , confirm focus indicator. and shoot. • To cancel Exposure Compensation, rotate the Command Dial while pressing the ~ button to rese ...

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    Auto Exposure Bracketing Auto Exposure Bracketing allows you to shoot in selected compensated EV values (maximum of ±2 EV) shifting from the automatically set proper exposure (or selected exposure in Manual exposure mode) for three sh o ts each time the shutter is released . • Auto Exposure Bracketing is available in P , S , A and M exposure m o ...

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    • Shutter speed and aperture in P, aperture in S and shutter speed in A and M exposure mode are bracketed . • In any of the exposure modes, both flash output level for the flash illuminated subject and exposure on the background are bracketed when a Speed light is used . • Compensated EV value and bracketing order Compensated EV value Bracket ...

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    Auto Exposure Bracketing-continued 3 Auto Exposure Bracketing is completed and automatically canceled when the th i rd shot i s taken . • lim and ~ in the LCD panel and ~ and the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder disappear when the bracketing is completed . • To cancel the bracketing , rotate the Command Dial whi le pressing ...

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    Multiple Exposure lI1ultiple Exposure consists of two or more exposures of one or more subjects n the same frame . , Multiple Exposure can be set in P, S, A and M exposure modes . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 1 Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the multiple exposure e but ...

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    Multiple Exposure-continued Standard compensation value in multiple exposure Number of exposures Compensation value Exposure Compensation is Two - 1 .0 EV necessary depending on the Three -1.5 EV numbe r of exposures in multiple exposure since more than one Four -2.0 EV image is exposed in the same Eight or nine - 3.0 EV frame. 3 Compose picture, c ...

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    OTHER FUNCTIONS This section describes other useful camera functions and information. • Film rewind • Diopter adjustmenWiewfinder accessories • Available mode combinations 71 ...

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    Film Rewind This section explains mid-roll rewind and what to do if the film does not rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. .. . . ~ 0 _ __ 1 -- E " ~ [ :SJ 1--/ ----J S ~ " Q ~: ~ I II ""' "T c:-. E,,~ 1 : S J V EJ 72 ~ @ ~ @ Mid-roll rewin d • To rewi ...

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    Diopter AdjustmentNiewfinder Accessories -he N55 enables near- or far-sighted p h otographers to adjust the eyepiece li o pter to suit their visio n. V iewfinder access o ries suc h as a n eyepiece ca p o r ~yepiece correction len s can al so be attached. I ) i~~;; r · ;d j ~;;;'~~; . · · · · · · · . · · . · · · · · · · · · ...

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    Available Mode Combinations The following chart lists available modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as a G- or O - type lens is attached . .................................................... . Exposure AF-Asslst Flexible mode Illuminator Program 8 0 - % 0 - Ll - - ~ 0 - ~ 1dI - - ri 0 - p 0 0 S 0 - A 0 - M 0 - Exposure Metering Film advance mode sys ...

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    FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY This section introduces various aspects of flash photography using the built-in Speedlight. • Built - in Speedlight (Matrix Balanced Fill- Flash , Standard TTL Flash)/Ready - light • Flash sync mode features • Using built - in Speedlight 75 ...

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    Built-In SpeedlightlReady-Light • Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes This camera is equipped with a built-in Speed light that provides an angle of coverage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of 12 (ISO 100, m) or 40 (ISO 100, ft .). When the subject is dark or backlit, in 8 or Vari-Program (except in rJ or ~ Ql ) , the built-in Speedlight a ...

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    Standard TTL Flash • Standard TIL Flash is automatically selected when the exposure mode is set to M . In Standard TIL Flash , the main subject is correctly exposed but background exposure is not considered . Standard TIL Flash is useful when you want to highlight the main subject. • Ready-light • ?o FS6 ~ • When using the built-in Speed li ...

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    Flash Sync Mode Features Five flash sync modes can be selected for desired photographic effect dependi ng on the condi t ions w h en using the built-in Speedlight. In rJ and ~ ~ modes , flash is not available even w h en the subject is dark or backlit. ..................................................... Set the flash sync mode by ro t ating the C ...

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    ~ : Red - Eye Reduct i on The Red - Eye Reduction lamp lights for approx . 1 sec. before the flash fires in order to reduce the red - eye effect in photos of people or animals. Red-Eye Reduction can be used in 8 . Vari - Program (except for r:J and .!. ... -r.. ). p . S . A . or M exposure mode . [Ij : Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync R ed-Eye Redu ...

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    Using Built-In Speedlight This section explains how to use the built-in Speed l ight set to desire d flash sync mode w h en a G- or D -type AF Nikkor lens is attache d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . ... . . . 1 In P , S , A or M exposure mode , release the built-in Speedlight by pressing ...

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    • If 0 or ~ .. is set when the built - in Speed light is in the up posit i on , flash is automatically canceled . • Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash is selected in exposure modes other than M and Standard TIL Flash is selected for M ex posure mode. See page 76 for details . • See the table on pages 82 , 83 and 84 for shutter speed and aperture, ava ...

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    Using Built-In Speedlight-continued 3 Confirm ~ a ppears in t he viewfinder , make sure the subject is with in the flash shoot i ng distance range and shoot. • The shutter cannot be released unless ~ appears without blinking in the viewfinder. • ~ in the viewfinder blinks appro x. 3 sec. after full flash output. This may indicate underexposure ...

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    • Flash shooting distance range Flash shooting distance for the built-in Speedlight changes according to the film speed in use and aperture setting. ISO film speed 25 50 100 200 400 800 Flash shooting distance range Guide number (m/ft . ) 6/20 8.5/28 12/40 17/56 24/79 34/12, (m/ft.) - - 1.4 2 2 .8 4 2-8 . 5/6.6-28 - 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 1.4-6/4.6-20 1 ...

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    Using Built-In Speedlight-continued • Available flash sync mode combina t ions Exposu re mAuto Front - Curta i n mode Rash Sync 8 CD © ::l CD © r::l - - ~ CD © ~ Q - - ~ CD - P CD 0 S CD 0 A CD 0 M ® 0 CD: Matrix Balanced F i ll -F l ash ®: Standard TTL flash 0 : Availab le Red - Eye Red-Ey e Reduction R eduction with Slow Sync 0 - 0 - - - 0 ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 85

    With standard color print film Lens Limitations AF 24-85mm 1 / 2 . 8-4 35mm or longer local length ; and at 35mm , 1 . 5m (4.9 fl.) or longer shooting distance ; at 50mm , 1 m (3 . 3 fl . ) or longer shooting distance AF 24-120mm 1 /3. 5-5 . 6 35mm or longer local length ; and at 35mm , 1 m (3.3 fl .) or longer shooting distance AF 28mm 1 / 1.4 1 . ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 86

    86 ( ' ) r - !I.J Basics of the relationship between focus and depth of field are explained in this section . • Depth of field When focusing , depth of field should be considered. Depth of field is the zone of sharpest focus in front of and behind the subject on which the lens is focused. I t varies according to shooting distance, focal len ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 87

    MISCELLANEOUS This section explains miscellaneous information. • Lens compatibility • Usable optional Speedlights • Optional accessories • Camera care • Notes on batteries • Troubleshooting • Glossary • Specifications • Index 87 ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 88

    Lens Compatibility Use a CPU Nikkor lens (except IX-Nikkor) with this camera. G- or D-type AF lenses give you access to all available functions . (This camera is not compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens and autofocus function of the AF-S and AF-I lens.) ..................................................... ~ Focus ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 89

    '1 Metering system automatically switches to Center Partial Metering when the exposure mode is set to Manual . '2 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be attached . '3 This camera is not compatible with the Vibration Reduction function of the VR Nikkor lens . '4 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do not work properl ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 90

    Lens Compatibility-continued When a non-CPU lens is attached Set exposu re mode to M wit h a non-CP U lens . (W h en other modes are selected , shutter cannot be c50 r f- - released.) The camera 's exposure meter canno t be @ used and the aperture ca nn ot be set us i ng the [ 36J Command D ial when using non-C PU lenses . f - - C,,] appea rs ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 91

    Usable Optional Speedlights Usable optional Speedlights and available flash modes are listed in the fo ll owing table. Avai l able modes are listed assuming a CPU lens is attac h ed. · ................................................... . ~ No n- TIL M a nu al Speedl i gh t Au to Flash Flash S8-29*' , S8-28, S8-27 , S8-26 , S8-25 , S8 - 24 , ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 92

    Usable Optional Speedlights-continued Flash photography can be performed us i ng an o ptional Sp eed l ight attache d t o the accessory s h oe of this camera (No n- TTL Auto Flash u sing the optiona l Speedlight 's light sensor) . It is useful in situat i ons such as when the camera ' s b u ilt-in Speed light does not reach the subject. S ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 93

    NOTE : Standby func ti on of optional Speedl i ght Make sure to cancel the standby mode of the optional Speedlight. NOTE: Flash mode with optional Speed light Only A (Non - TTL Auto Flash) and M (Manual Flash) modes are available with the optional Speedlight. P roper f l ash o p eration can n ot be performed when t he flas h mode is se t to TTL Aut ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 94

    Usable Optional Speedlights-continued 5 Confirm ~ appears in the viewfinder , focus and fully depress the shutter release button t o shoot. • ~ in the viewfinder b l inks approx . 3 sec . after fu ll flash output. This may indicate underexposure has occurred. Check the focus distance , aperture or f l ash shooting distance range and shoot again . ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 95

    • Programmed Flash mode When the o p tiona l S peed light is attached with the flash mode set to A (N o n - TT L A uto Flas h) and t he exposure mode dial is set to 8, V a r i- P rogram, P or S, Programmed Flash is p erformed (camera aperture is automati c a ll y c ont rolled a cc ording to t h e fi lm s p eed). • When an optional Speed light i ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 96

    Usable Optional SP . eedlights-continued • Note s on using optional Speed lights • See your Speed light manual for details . • Make sure to cancel the standby mode of the optional Speedlight. • Flash sync speed is 1 / 90 sec . or slower when using an optional Speedlight. • When Red-Eye Reduction or Red - Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is se ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 97

    NOTE: When optional Speed light is attached Turn on the optional Speed light power switch or set the built-in Speedlight to Flash Cancel mode so the built-in Speedlight won 't pop up automatically when an optional Speedlight is attached . When the built - in Speed light automatically pops up in 8 or Vari-Program (except D or ~"" Q ) ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 98

    Optional Accessories A variety of optional accessories , including lens and Speed light is available for the N55. · ................................................... . Eyepiece correct i on lenses • Eyepiece correction lenses enable near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece diopter to suit their vision, and can be attached easi ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 99

    Speedlight S8-28/S8-27 • Speed light S8 - 28 / S8-27 normally uses four AA - type alkaline - manganese batteries with a gu i de number of 36 / 118 (S8-28) and 30 / 98 (S8 - 27) (manual flash , 35mm zoom-head position , ISO 100 , m / ft ., 20 °C / 68 ° F). Optional external power source SO-7 and SO-8A or Power 8racket SK-6A (S8-28 only) can also ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 100

    Camera Care • Cle a n ing camera body Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the camera body and clean it with a soft , clean cloth . After using the camera near seawater , wipe the camera body with a soft , clean cloth slightly moistened with pure water to remove salt , and then dry it with a dry cloth . N E V ER use organi c solvents l ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 101

    • Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant If you do not intend to use the camera fo r a long time , remove the batteries to protect the camera from battery leakage. • In a hum i d e nvironment , store the camera inside a plastic bag with a desiccant to keep out dust , moisture and salt. Note , howev er , that storing leather ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 102

    Notes on Batteries ~ WARNING Do no t le a v e Keep batteri e s out of ch i ld ren 's reach . If someone accidentally swallows batteries, call a doctor immediately. • Use two CR2 - type 3V lithium batteries U se two CR 2-type 3V li thium batteries . • Change the batteries well before the end of their life and prepare spare batteries before ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 103

    Troubleshooting FEE blinks FEE blinks • CPU Nikkor lens other • Set lens to minimum 19 than G-type is not set to aperture . i ts minimum aperture . c.J appears • Batteries are nearing • Have fresh ones ready . 17 exhaustion . c.J blinks • Batteries are just about • Turn the power off and 17 exhausted . replace batteries with newones . 0 ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 104

    Troubleshooting-continued • blinks • Autolocus is not • Focus manually . 47 possible . H : appears H : appears • Overexposure • P mode , use NO lilter. 54 warning (subject is • In S mode , select laster shutter 56 too bright) . speed. • In A mode , select smaller 58 aperture (larger I-number) . (II the warning indication remains after ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 105

    LCD panel I Viewfinder I Cause I Remedy I Page 90 appears 90 appears • Shutter speed faster • Simply release the shutter 79, 82 (when shutter than sync speed is to take a flash picture. speed faster than selected in S or M (Shutter speed 90 sec. is selected) mode . automatically shifts to 1/90 sec.) - ~ blinks • Subject is too dark and • Us ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 106

    Glossary CPU Central P ro c es sin g Unit. The electronic component that controls an electronic product 's functions . AF Nikkor (including G- and D- type AF Nikkor) and AI-P-Nikkor lenses have built-in CPUs . EV E x posure Value : A number representing the available combinations of shutter speeds and apertures that give the same ex posure eff ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 107

    Flash shooting distance range The distance range over which a flash can effectively provide light. Flash shooting distance range is contro ll ed by the amount of flash output available . Each automatic Speed light's f l ash output varies from maximum duration to minimum duration . Close-u p subjects will require lower (to minimum) output, whil ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 108

    Glossary-continued Focus Tracking Enables the camera to analyze the speed of a moving subject according to the focus data detected , and to obtain correct focus by anticipating the subject's position-at the exact moment of exposure . Lock-On™ Autofocus keeps focus firmly on a main subject during Focus Tracking even if some other object momen ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 109

    Slow Sync A flash technique for using the flash at a slow shutter speed . Flash shooting in dim light or at night at a fast shutter speed often results in a flash-illuminated subject against a dark background. Using a slower shutter speed with the flash brings out the background details in the picture. The N55 ' s Slow Sync mode extends the au ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 110

    Specifications Type of camera Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens refle x with electronically controlled focal-plane shutter and built-in Speed light Exposure modes 8:AUTOmode Vari - Program (~: Portrait , r:l : Landscape , .!.: Close - Up , ""~: Sports Continuous , ~ : Night Portrait mode) P: Auto-Multi Program (Flexib le Program p ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 111

    Autofocus TTL phase detection , Nikon Multi-CAMS30 autofocus module with AF-Assist Illuminator (approx . 0 . Sm - 3m or 1 . 6-9 .8 ft.) • Detection range: EV - 1 to EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature) Lens servo A F: Auto - Servo AF : camera automatically chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according to the subject status ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 112

    SpecificationS-continued Shutter Electronically controlled vertical - tr avel focal - plane shutter S hutter speeds • In 8 , :i , D , _or. , ~ ~, ~ , P, A : Automatically set between 30 and 1/ 2000 sec . • In S: 30 to 1/ 2000 sec . (in 1/ 2 steps) • In M: 30 to 1/ 2000 sec. (in 1/ 2 steps), Time Sy nc c o ntact X-contact only ; flash synchron ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 113

    Film loading Easy loading, automatic prewind with built-in motor; film automatically advances to first frame (frame of the maximum number of available exposure) when camera back is closed Film advance • Automatic advance with built-in motor • Continuous shooting possible in .!."Q Sports Continuous mode • Film advance speed: approx. 1.5 f ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 114

    Specifications -c ontinued Battery power In LCD panel , with exposure meter on confirmation • ~ for sufficient power • c:Ai!I indicates batteries are nearing exhaustion • Blinking ':::: C::ii ::::' indicates batteries are just about exhausted .;'" / ........ Usable number of 36 At 20 °C/ 68 ° F At -10 ° C/14 ° F expo ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 115

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  • Nikon 55 - page 116

    Index A E AF-Assist Illuminator .. ..... .. ......................... . . Electronic rangefinder .. .... .... ... .. ... . ..... . ..... 47 . .. ............. . ....... 31 . 41.50 - 51 . 74 . 82 . 94 Exposure Compensation ........... 64 . 74 . 106 Aperture - Priority Auto exposure mode ...... . ... .. .... .. .. 10 . 29.34 . 58 - 59 . 74 . 82 . 84 ...

  • Nikon 55 - page 117

    L 5 Long Time ex posur e (Ti m e) .. ............. 5 7. 62 Self - timer ... . .. . .... . .. . ..... .. .. .. ............. . .. . .42-43 M Shutter - Priority Auto exposure mode ......... . ............. 10 .2 9 . 34 . 55-57 . 74 . 82 . 84 . 95 Manual ex posure mode ......... ... . .. . ...... . ....... . Single Area Mode . ........................ ...

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    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 authorizat i on from N I KON CORPORATION . Nikon NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG . , 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8331, JAPAN Printed in Thailand ... ...

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