Nikon 3699, 3700, 55 instruction manual Usable Optional SP.eedlights

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•Notes on using optional Speed lights

•See your Speed light manual for details.

•Make sure to cancel the standby mode of the optional Speedlight.

•Flash sync speed is 1/90 sec. or slower when using an optional Speedlight.

•When Red-Eye Reduction or Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is set on a camera

attached with an optional Speed light, the Red-Eye Reduction lamp of the camera body lights up.

•Even when an optional Speed light with AF-Assist Illuminator is attached, the AF-Assist Illuminator of the camera body emits light when the focus mode is set to AF, an AF Nikkor lens is attached, the subject is dark and center focus area is selected or Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is activated.

•Selecting Flash Cancel mode on the camera does not override the operation of the optional Speedlight.

•Flash exposure compensation is not performed with the optional Speed light.

•With the S8-26, 25 or 24, Speed light performs Front-Curtain Sync even if Rear-Curtain Sync is set on Speedlight (Speedlight setting is overridden).

•With the S8-26, 25 or 24, when Slow Sync is set on the camera body in ~, Slow Sync Flash is not performed and the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/90 sec.

•Use the optional Accessory Shoe Adaptor AS-15 to use the sync terminal.

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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 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 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 markAvoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoors OX-coded filmFilm speed 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 1.5/2.0-4.9Available 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 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 Tum the power off Or service centerFilm is not correctly Reload film Installed Appears BlinksTroubleshooting Use Speedlighl Shoot again afterConfirming focus RangeGlossary Exposure bracketingExposure Compensation Page Focus Tracking Front-Curtain SyncGuide number 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