Nikon 55 Using Built-In Speedlight, P, S, a or M exposure mode 8 or Vari-Program Except rJ or ~Q

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Using Built-In Speedlight

This section explains how to use the built-in Speed light set to desired flash

sync mode when a G- or D-type AF Nikkor lens is attached.

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1 In P, S, A or M exposure mode, release the built-in Speedlight by pressing the 0 flash lock-release button. In 8 or Vari-Program (except in rJ or ~~), when the subject is dark or backlit and the shutter release button is lightly pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up.

In P, S, A or M exposure mode	In 8 or Vari-Program
	(except rJ or ~Q)

•When the subject is dark or backlit and shutter release button is lightly pressed, the flash recommended indication ~ blinks in the viewfinder in P, S, A or M exposure mode. To use built-in Speedlight, press the 0 flash lock-release button.

•In 8, 1" or .:r" AUTO ~ is displayed in the LCD panel; in ~, ~~6~ ~ is displayed.

•When the Speedlight is ready to fire, ~ appears without blinking in the viewfinder (when the camera's meter is on).

•Press the Speedlight down gently until it clicks into place to retract it.

2 Set the flash sync mode by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the 0 flash sync button.

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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-Flash Ready-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