Nikon 3699, 3700, 55 Take trial shots, Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly

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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 been optimized for use with Nikon brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the N55's components. Nikon cannot guarantee the N55's performance when it is used with other than Nikon brand accessories.

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Contents Nikon N Body cap P IntroductionUsing your camera correctly Take trial shotsHave Nikon spot-check your camera regularly 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 Check the lens type Type Nikkor lensCD G-type Nikkor lens CPU Nikkor lens other 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 About Shutter Release Button~ Viewfinder for approx sec. fromLightly 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 toAbout exposure mode Symbol 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 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 MManualSet the shutter speed and aperture While checking the electronicAnalog 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 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 displayStandard compensation value in multiple exposure Number of exposures Compensation valueFirst shot is taken and ~ and frame Other Functions Film Rewind @ film cartridgeII \Tc ~~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 Features\1 Flash Cancel ~ Red- Eye ReductionIj 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 2/3.3-14Slow 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 attachedUsable Optional Speedlights Non-TILSpeedlight = ..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 AccessoriesSpeedlight S8-28/S8-27 Soft case CF-62Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 Camera Care Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant If someone accidentally swallows batteries Call a doctor immediatelyDo not leave Appears Blinks Tum the power offOr service center Film is not correctly Reload film InstalledTroubleshooting Range Use SpeedlighlShoot again after Confirming focusGlossary Exposure bracketingExposure Compensation Page ISO film speed Focus TrackingFront-Curtain Sync Guide number109 With limitations see chart on Specifications111 112 113 114 115 Index Self-timer Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode 10.29 -57 10.29 -62117 118 119 Nikon