Nikon 55, 3699, 3700 instruction manual Load Film--~, Pull film leader across to red index mark

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load Film--~--------\

Turn the power switch on and load OX-coded fi lm. With OX-coded film, film speed will be set automatically (ISO 25-5000). When the camera back is

closed, the film automatically advances and the number of available

.....................................................exposures is displayed in the LCD panel

1 Turn the power switch on, open the camera back by sliding the camera back lock release lever and load film .

Film cartridge can be loaded smoothly if inserted from the bottom.

Make sure to insert the film cartridge all the way in.

2 Pull film leader across to red index mark.

Make sure to align the film leader to the red index mark; if the film leader is not properly aligned to the index mark (short of or beyond the mark), film may not be loaded properly.

Hold the film cartridge and ensure film is properly positioned with no slack.

NOTE: Loading/removing film

Shutter curtains are very thin . Do not touch the shutter curtains with your finger or the film leader.

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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 LCDYear indicator QD model only Data imprint LCD/buttonsViewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup P 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 markAvoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoors OX-coded filmFilm speed 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 Focus Mode Automatically activated when shooting a stationary subjectAuto-Servo AF About Lock-OnTMManual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Manual focusWhen focus mode is set to Autofocus Focus AreaWhen focus mode is set to Manual Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-SubjectPriorityDynamic AF Mode Single Area ModeAF-Assist Illuminator Approx. O.5-3~Page When center focus area is selected Focus LockExposure Mode Set the exposure mode dial to P Auto-Multi ProgramPAuto-Multi Program Auto-Multi Program is best.suited for snapshotsCompose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot Difference between 8 Auto mode and P Auto-Multi ProgramFlexible Program @combination of shutter speedSet the exposure mode dial to S SShutter-Priority AutoTip Fast shutter speed 1/500 secCheck point Overexposure UnderexposureSet the exposure mode dial to a AAperture-Priority Auto80/91 Manual Exposure Mode Set the exposure mode dial to MMManual 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 Cancel . -- . Iiiiiiiiiin ..... ---J+ Auto Exposure BracketingDisplay changes as follows IB S IB IB2Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot Compensated EV value and bracketing orderAuto Exposure Bracketing Cancel Multiple ExposureNo display 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 Built-In SpeedlightlReady-Light Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modesMatrix Balanced Fill-Flash 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 1.5/2.0-4.9Available flash sync mode combinations Usable lenses with built- in SpeedlightRed-Eye 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 Tum the power off Or service centerFilm is not correctly Reload film Installed Appears BlinksTroubleshooting Use Speedlighl Shoot again afterConfirming focus RangeExposure Compensation GlossaryExposure bracketing Page Focus Tracking Front-Curtain SyncGuide number 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