Nikon 3700, 3699, 55 instruction manual Basic Operation

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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 area	Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-
	Focus area	Subject Priority' (P. 26)
		Subject Priority' (P. 26)
	Exposure metering system	Five-segment 3D Matrix
		Metering' (P. 28)
	Exposure mode	AUTO mode (8) (P. 28)
	Flash sync mode	Front-Curtain Sync (W (P. 78)

, Automatically set when 8 AUTO mode is selected .

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Contents Nikon N Body cap P IntroductionTake trial shots Using your camera correctlyHave Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Contents 87-1171 75-85LCD NomenclatureQD model only Data imprint LCD/buttons Year indicatorViewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup P Date/time LCDLCD 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 Type Nikkor lens Check the lens typeCD G-type Nikkor lens CPU Nikkor lens other Detach the lens Pull film leader across to red index mark Load Film--~--------\OX-coded film Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoorsFilm speed DX markSet Date and Time QD model only Changing battery for imprinting Viewfinder for approx sec. from About Shutter Release Button~Lightly pressing Fully depressing 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 toSymbol Exposure mode About exposure modeCharacteristics/Shooting situations 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 Automatically activated when shooting a stationary subject Focus ModeAuto-Servo AF About Lock-OnTMManual focus Manual focus using Electronic RangefinderFocus Area When focus mode is set to AutofocusDynamic AF Mode with Closest-SubjectPriority When focus mode is set to ManualDynamic AF Mode Single Area ModeApprox. O.5-3~ AF-Assist IlluminatorPage Focus Lock When center focus area is selectedExposure Mode Auto-Multi Program Set the exposure mode dial to PPAuto-Multi Program Auto-Multi Program is best.suited for snapshotsDifference between 8 Auto mode and P Auto-Multi Program Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shootFlexible Program @combination of shutter speedSShutter-Priority Auto Set the exposure mode dial to STip Fast shutter speed 1/500 secOverexposure Underexposure Check pointAAperture-Priority Auto Set the exposure mode dial to a80/91 Set the exposure mode dial to M Manual Exposure ModeMManual Center Partial MeteringWhile checking the electronic Set the shutter speed and apertureAnalog exposure display 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 Auto Exposure Bracketing Cancel . -- . Iiiiiiiiiin ..... ---J+Display changes as follows IB S IB IBCompensated EV value and bracketing order 2Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shootAuto Exposure Bracketing Multiple Exposure CancelNo display Multiple exposure is not recommendedNumber of exposures Compensation value Standard compensation value in multiple exposureFirst shot is taken and ~ and frame Other Functions @ film cartridge Film RewindII \Tc ~~r·dj~~~ .·······.··.···········.··········· CD Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Available Subject Priority Available Mode CombinationsFlash Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes Built-In SpeedlightlReady-LightMatrix Balanced Fill-Flash Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash?o FS6 ~ Ready-light~ , P or a exposure mode Flash Sync Mode Features~ Red- Eye Reduction \1 Flash CancelIj Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync 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 2/3.3-14Usable lenses with built- in Speedlight Available flash sync mode combinationsRed-Eye Slow SyncWith 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 attachedNon-TIL Usable Optional SpeedlightsSpeedlight = ..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 AccessoriesSoft case CF-62 Speedlight S8-28/S8-27Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 Camera Care Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant Call a doctor immediately If someone accidentally swallows batteriesDo not leave Or service center Tum the power offFilm is not correctly Reload film Installed Appears BlinksTroubleshooting Shoot again after Use SpeedlighlConfirming focus RangeExposure bracketing GlossaryExposure Compensation Page Front-Curtain Sync Focus TrackingGuide number ISO film speed109 With limitations see chart on Specifications111 112 113 114 115 Index 10.29 -62 Self-timer Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode 10.29 -57117 118 119 Nikon