Nikon 55, 3699, 3700 instruction manual Introduction, Body cap P

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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 your N55 camera, and be sure to read this 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 attaching an optional Speedlight to the accessory shoe.

Eyepiece cap DK-5 (P. 73)

The N55 QD model is not offered in all markets.

Please inquire with the local Nikon distributor about the availability of the QD model in your area.

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Contents Nikon N Introduction Body cap PHave Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Using your camera correctlyTake trial shots Contents 75-85 87-1171Nomenclature LCDViewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup P Year indicatorQD model only Data imprint LCD/buttons Date/time LCDLCD PanelNiewfinder Display Viewfinder display ApertureAvailable Exposure Modes Aperture-Priority Auto PPoint-and-shoot exposure mode ~#~ #~cj~~ Start Shooting ImmediatelyAUT~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 Load Film--~--------\ Pull film leader across to red index markFilm speed Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoorsOX-coded film DX markSet 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 Set Focus Mode to AF Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject PrioritySituations where autofocus may not work as expected For example, building windowsSet Exposure Mode to IiS FS.6 @Characteristics/Shooting situations About exposure modeSymbol Exposure mode Hold Camera and Focus~-~ Hold the camera properlyBuilt-in Speedlight Release Shutter DE3 Il · 0 is displayed during film rewindAbout Metering Systems and Exposure This section describes the following basic operations Shooting with Vari-Program Portrait mode RJ Landscape mode~ Close- Up mode ~Qj Sports Continuous mode~ Night Portrait mode Using Built-InSpeedlight Check points Camera.....shake Page Year/ Month/ Day Day/ Hour/ Minute No imprint Month/Day/YearFocus Operation Auto-Servo AF Focus ModeAutomatically activated when shooting a stationary subject About Lock-OnTMManual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Manual focusWhen focus mode is set to Autofocus Focus AreaDynamic AF Mode When focus mode is set to ManualDynamic AF Mode with Closest-SubjectPriority Single Area ModeAF-Assist Illuminator Approx. O.5-3~Page When center focus area is selected Focus LockExposure Mode PAuto-Multi Program Set the exposure mode dial to PAuto-Multi Program Auto-Multi Program is best.suited for snapshotsFlexible Program Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shootDifference between 8 Auto mode and P Auto-Multi Program @combination of shutter speedTip Set the exposure mode dial to SSShutter-Priority Auto Fast shutter speed 1/500 secCheck point Overexposure UnderexposureSet the exposure mode dial to a AAperture-Priority Auto80/91 MManual Manual Exposure ModeSet the exposure mode dial to M Center Partial MeteringAnalog exposure display Set the shutter speed and apertureWhile checking the electronic Long Time Exposure Long Time Time exposure of more than 30 secAdvanced Exposure Compensation Electronic analog exposure Display No compensationExposure Compensation cannot be set in 8 or M exposure mode Display changes as follows Cancel . -- . Iiiiiiiiiin ..... ---J+Auto Exposure Bracketing IB S IB IB2Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot Compensated EV value and bracketing orderAuto Exposure Bracketing No display CancelMultiple Exposure Multiple exposure is not recommendedFirst 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~~~ .·······.··.···········.··········· Available Mode Combinations CD Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Available Subject PriorityFlash Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Built-In SpeedlightlReady-LightBuilt-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes Matrix Balanced Fill-FlashReady-light ?o FS6 ~Flash Sync Mode Features ~ , P or a exposure modeIj Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync \1 Flash Cancel~ Red- Eye Reduction Using Built-In Speedlight P, S, a or M exposure mode 8 or Vari-Program Except rJ or ~QP or a exposure mode «i~ «i~ I~ 8 or Vari-Program except O. ~... or ~Available shutter speed and aperture in each exposure mode Available shutter speed Available aperture12/40 17/56 24/79 34/12 5/6.6-28 6/4.6-20 2/3.3-14 3/2.3-9.8 2.1/2.0-6.9 1.5/2.0-4.9Red-Eye Available flash sync mode combinationsUsable lenses with built- in Speedlight Slow SyncWith standard color print film With color slide filmDepth of field Miscellaneous Lens Compatibility 85mm f/2.80*4Type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens Type Nikkor lensWhen a non-CPU lens is attached C50 rfSpeedlight Usable Optional SpeedlightsNon-TIL Usable Optional Speedlights = ..3Smm FS.6Moll 3S mm FS.6 3Smm S.6Non-TTL Auto Flash Programmed Flash mode Available flash sync mode with optional SpeedlightUsable Optional SP.eedlights Page Optional Accessories Eyepiece correction lensesNeckstraps/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 Film is not correctly Reload film Installed Tum the power offOr service center Appears BlinksTroubleshooting Confirming focus Use SpeedlighlShoot again after RangeExposure Compensation GlossaryExposure bracketing Page Guide number Focus TrackingFront-Curtain Sync ISO film speed109 Specifications With limitations see chart on111 112 113 114 115 Index 117 Self-timer Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode 10.29 -5710.29 -62 118 119 Nikon