Nikon 55, 3699, 3700 instruction manual

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Flash shooting distance range

The distance range over which a flash can effectively provide light. Flash shooting distance range is controlled by the amount of flash output available. Each automatic Speedlight'sflash output varies from maximum duration to minimum duration. Close-up subjects will require lower (to minimum) output, while more distant subjects will require more light up to the maximum output.

The flash shooting distance range varies with the aperture, film speed , etc.

Flash sync speed

Shutter speed at which the entire film frame is exposed when the flash is fired in flash shooting. The N55's flash sync speed is 1/90 sec. or slower.

Flexible Program

Flexible Program function temporarily shifts an automatically selected shutter speed/aperture combination while maintaining correct exposure. That is, the desired shutter speed or aperture can be selected in Auto-Multi Program.

f-number	I
The f-number represents the aperture value and is calculated from lens'focal length
divided by the effective aperture opening. The standard numbers for calibration are 1,
1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32, etc.
The smallest f-number is called maximum aperture and the largest f-number is called
minimum aperture. Lenses with large maximum apertures (smaller f-numbers) are 'fast'
lenses that allow photographers to use faster shutter speeds in dim light. Lenses with
smaller maximum apertures (larger f-numbers) allow the use of lower shutter speeds for
available light but are also lighter and smaller than faster lenses. With some zoom
lenses, aperture varies depending on the focal length setting.
Focal length
The distance from the principal point to the focal point. In 35mm-format cameras, lenses
with a focal length of approx. 50mm are called normal or standard lenses. Lenses with a
focal length less than approx. 35mm are called wideangle lenses, and lenses with a focal
length more than approx. 85mm are called telephoto lenses. Lenses which allow the user
to continuously vary the focal length without changing focus are called zoom lenses.

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Contents Nikon N Body cap P IntroductionHave Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Using your camera correctlyTake trial shots Contents 87-1171 75-85LCD NomenclatureDate/time LCD Year indicatorQD model only Data imprint LCD/buttons Viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup PLCD PanelNiewfinder Display Aperture Viewfinder displayAperture-Priority Auto P Available Exposure ModesPoint-and-shoot exposure mode Start Shooting Immediately ~#~ #~cj~~AUT~E3 Page Preparation Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Check points CD G-type Nikkor lens CPU Nikkor lens other Check the lens typeType Nikkor lens Detach the lens Pull film leader across to red index mark Load Film--~--------\DX mark Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoorsOX-coded film Film speedSet Date and Time QD model only Changing battery for imprinting Lightly pressing Fully depressing About Shutter Release Button~Viewfinder for approx sec. from Basic Operation Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Set Focus Mode to AFFor example, building windows Situations where autofocus may not work as expectedIiS FS.6 @ Set Exposure Mode toCharacteristics/Shooting situations About exposure modeSymbol Exposure mode Hold the camera properly Hold Camera and Focus~-~Built-in Speedlight Release Shutter · 0 is displayed during film rewind DE3 IlAbout Metering Systems and Exposure This section describes the following basic operations Shooting with Vari-Program RJ Landscape mode Portrait mode~Qj Sports Continuous mode ~ Close- Up mode~ Night Portrait mode Using Built-InSpeedlight Check points Camera.....shake Page Month/Day/Year Year/ Month/ Day Day/ Hour/ Minute No imprintFocus Operation About Lock-OnTM Focus ModeAutomatically activated when shooting a stationary subject Auto-Servo AFManual focus Manual focus using Electronic RangefinderFocus Area When focus mode is set to AutofocusSingle Area Mode When focus mode is set to ManualDynamic AF Mode with Closest-SubjectPriority Dynamic AF ModeApprox. O.5-3~ AF-Assist IlluminatorPage Focus Lock When center focus area is selectedExposure Mode Auto-Multi Program is best.suited for snapshots Set the exposure mode dial to PAuto-Multi Program PAuto-Multi Program@combination of shutter speed Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shootDifference between 8 Auto mode and P Auto-Multi Program Flexible ProgramFast shutter speed 1/500 sec Set the exposure mode dial to SSShutter-Priority Auto TipOverexposure Underexposure Check pointAAperture-Priority Auto Set the exposure mode dial to a80/91 Center Partial Metering Manual Exposure ModeSet the exposure mode dial to M MManualAnalog exposure display Set the shutter speed and apertureWhile checking the electronic Long Time Time exposure of more than 30 sec Long Time ExposureAdvanced Electronic analog exposure Display No compensation Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation cannot be set in 8 or M exposure mode IB S IB IB Cancel . -- . Iiiiiiiiiin ..... ---J+Auto Exposure Bracketing Display changes as followsCompensated EV value and bracketing order 2Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shootAuto Exposure Bracketing Multiple exposure is not recommended CancelMultiple Exposure No displayFirst shot is taken and ~ and frame Standard compensation value in multiple exposureNumber of exposures Compensation value Other Functions II \Tc Film Rewind@ film cartridge ~~r·dj~~~ .·······.··.···········.··········· CD Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Available Subject Priority Available Mode CombinationsFlash Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Built-In SpeedlightlReady-LightBuilt-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash?o FS6 ~ Ready-light~ , P or a exposure mode Flash Sync Mode FeaturesIj Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync \1 Flash Cancel~ Red- Eye Reduction P, S, a or M exposure mode 8 or Vari-Program Except rJ or ~Q Using Built-In Speedlight8 or Vari-Program except O. ~... or ~ P or a exposure mode «i~ «i~ I~Available shutter speed Available aperture Available shutter speed and aperture in each exposure mode3/2.3-9.8 2.1/2.0-6.9 1.5/2.0-4.9 12/40 17/56 24/79 34/12 5/6.6-28 6/4.6-20 2/3.3-14Slow Sync Available flash sync mode combinationsUsable lenses with built- in Speedlight Red-EyeWith color slide film With standard color print filmDepth of field Miscellaneous 85mm f/2.80*4 Lens CompatibilityType Nikkor lens Type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lensC50 rf When a non-CPU lens is attachedSpeedlight Usable Optional SpeedlightsNon-TIL = ..3Smm FS.6 Usable Optional Speedlights3Smm S.6 Moll 3S mm FS.6Non-TTL Auto Flash Available flash sync mode with optional Speedlight Programmed Flash modeUsable Optional SP.eedlights Page Eyepiece correction lenses Optional AccessoriesNeckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 Speedlight S8-28/S8-27Soft case CF-62 Camera Care Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant Do not leave If someone accidentally swallows batteriesCall a doctor immediately Appears Blinks Tum the power offOr service center Film is not correctly Reload film InstalledTroubleshooting Range Use SpeedlighlShoot again after Confirming focusExposure Compensation GlossaryExposure bracketing Page ISO film speed Focus TrackingFront-Curtain Sync Guide number109 With limitations see chart on Specifications111 112 113 114 115 Index 117 Self-timer Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode 10.29 -5710.29 -62 118 119 Nikon