Nikon 3699, 3700, 55 instruction manual Hold Camera and Focus~-~, Hold the camera properly

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Hold Camera and Focus~-~

Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera

on the subject and when the subject is in focus, causes . to appear in the

...viewfinder..... .............................................

1 Hold the camera properly.

Keep your elbow propped against your body for support.

Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still.

Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your left hand to cradle the camera (or lens).

NOTE: Camera shake

Camera shake is likely to occur when the camera is not held steady or with slow shutter speed. The built-in Speedlight automatically fires in dark conditions (where slow shutter speed is required) in 8' or Vari-Program (except for r:J and ~Q) with this camera but always remember to hold the camera correctly.

2 Compose frame, center focus brackets on your subject, and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button .

• Compose frame so that the subject to be focused is located closest at any of three focus areas and lightly press the shutter release button. When the Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority (pages 26, 48) is set, camera automatically maintains

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focus on the subject located closest to any of three focus areas.

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Contents Nikon N Introduction Body cap PUsing your camera correctly Take trial shotsHave Nikon spot-check your camera regularly 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 Check the lens type Type Nikkor lensCD G-type Nikkor lens CPU Nikkor lens other 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 About Shutter Release Button~ Viewfinder for approx sec. fromLightly pressing Fully depressing 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 @About exposure mode Symbol Exposure modeCharacteristics/Shooting situations 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 MeteringSet the shutter speed and aperture While checking the electronicAnalog exposure display 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 recommendedStandard 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~~~ .·······.··.···········.··········· 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 mode\1 Flash Cancel ~ Red- Eye ReductionIj Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync 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 rfUsable Optional Speedlights Non-TILSpeedlight 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 lensesSpeedlight 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 Film is not correctly Reload film Installed Tum the power offOr service center Appears BlinksTroubleshooting Confirming focus Use SpeedlighlShoot again after RangeGlossary Exposure bracketingExposure Compensation Page Guide number Focus TrackingFront-Curtain Sync ISO film speed109 Specifications With limitations see chart on111 112 113 114 115 Index Self-timer Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode 10.29 -57 10.29 -62117 118 119 Nikon