Nikon D50 Adjusting Viewﬁnder Focus, Eyepiece cup can be removed when ad- justing viewﬁnder focus

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Adjusting Viewﬁnder Focus

Photographs are framed in the viewﬁnder. Before shooting, make sure that the display in the viewﬁnder is in clear focus.

1 Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on.

2 Slide the diopter adjustment control up and down until the focus brackets are in sharp fo- cus. When operating the diopter adjustment control with your eye to the viewﬁnder, be careful not to put your ﬁngers or ﬁngernails in your eye.

Focus brackets

The eyepiece cup can be removed when ad- justing viewﬁnder focus.

Introduction—First Steps

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Contents Digital Camera About This Manual Reference SetupTutorial Do not look at the sun through the view- ﬁnder For Your SafetyIii Or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpinsPage Copies or reproductions are stamped Passports issued by the governmentQuirements of the Canadian Interference Local government bonds, even if suchTable of Contents 101 ViiViewing Photographs on a Computer Printing Photographs Life-Long Learning ViiiForeign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Take Test ShotsMenu LensManual or in the Quick Start Guide Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Getting to Know the CameraMenu navigation Camera BodyMulti selector PlaybackNumber of shots remaining Self-timer/remote controlControl Panel To Know the CameraLarge-Capacity Memory Cards When the battery is totally exhausted,Fully-charged battery is inserted Viewﬁnder DisplayAdvanced Modes Exposure Modes Mode DialD50 offers a choice of the following eleven shooting modes Aperture Ring First StepsAttaching a Lens Detaching LensesBattery and Charger Charging and Inserting the BatteryUse the supplied EN-EL3 battery and MH-18a quick charger Removing the Battery Changing the Time and Date Basic SetupChoosing a Language from the Setup Menu Cards, turn the camera off and open the card slot cover Write Protect SwitchInserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Format the memory cardFormatting Memory Cards Eyepiece cup can be removed when ad- justing viewﬁnder focus Adjusting Viewﬁnder FocusDescription Taking Photographs in ModeTutorial-Taking Photographs in Mode Illustrations Holding the Camera Using a Zoom LensFrame a photograph Hold the camera as shown Shutter-Release Button Focus and shootBuilt-in Flash Tutorial-Digital Vari-Programs Mode DescriptionDigital Vari-Programs Landscape Capturing Nature’s Majesty Single frame Choosing a Shooting ModeDefault Is pressed Continuous Tutorial-Choosing a Shooting ModeMode Selection Using the Self-timer or Remote ControlTutorial-Using the Self-timer or Remote Control Take the photograph Tutorial-Basic Playback Basic PlaybackDeleting Unwanted Photographs Manually Make photographs brighter or darker or Choose shutter speed and apertureMenu Using Camera MenusReference-Using Camera Menus Menus, press the buttonNavigating the Menus Multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus To modify menu settingsMaking a Selection Display optionsHighlight option Make selection Large Image Quality and SizeHigh Image quality SmallNEF Raw/NEF+JPEG Image QualityFollowing options are available OptionFile Names Image SizeImage size Size Qual ButtonAF Area Illm de Advanced SettingsChoosing the Focus Area Manual Focus Area SelectionFocus Lock AF-Assist IlluminatorFocal Plane Position Manual FocusSelection/Autofocus with Manual Priority Electronic Range FinderControls used button + command dial Flash Sync ModeReference-Flash Sync Mode Lowering the Built-in Flash Choosing a Flash Sync ModeUsing the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in FlashFlash Level Controls used and buttons + command dialFlash Compensation P, S, A, and M Modes Only Sensitivity Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyDigital Vari-Program Modes ISO ButtonReference-P, S, A, and M Modes Choosing an Exposure ModeControls used Mode dial A, and M ModesFast NumbersWide SlowFlexible Program Programmed AutoShutter Speed and Camera Shake Shutter-Priority AutoAperture-Priority Auto Manual Electronic Analog Exposure Display Long Time-ExposuresExposure Compensation P, S, A, and M Modes Only Option Description At Settings Other than CustomOptimizing Images Photographs Current white balance setting is shown in the control panelWhite Balance WB ButtonControls used button + button Restoring Default SettingsReference-Restoring Default Settings DefaultsReference-Viewing Photographs Viewing PhotographsSingle-Image Playback Shooting Data, Photo InformationFile Information Image highlights brightest areas of image are HighlightsViewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback Use Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomReference-Protecting Photographs from Deletion Protecting Photographs from DeletionReference-Deleting Individual Photographs Deleting Individual PhotographsNail list. Note that protected images 56 can not be deleted Use an AC Adapter Viewing Photographs on TVConnect the video cable as shown below Reference-Viewing Photographs on TVNikon Capture Before Connecting the CameraViewing Photographs on a Computer Operating system USB optionConnecting the USB Cable Windows 98 Second Edition SE Disconnecting the CameraWindows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition MePrint Set Printing PhotographsPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Reference-Printing PhotographsConnecting the Printer Size, Border, and Time Stamp Printing Pictures One at a TimeStart Printing Multiple Pictures Selecting Photographs for Printing Error MessagesPrinting Selected Photographs Highlight Select / Set Print SetFormatting Memory Cards Basic Camera SettingsSetup menu contains the following options FormatDate CSM/Setup MenuVideo Mode Adjust monitor brightnessChoose from the following languages Language LangImage Comment Choose the folder in which subsequent images will be stored SetupFolders Select FolderDelete all empty folders on the memory card NewRename DeleteFile Numbering File No. SeqMirror Lock-up Dust Ref Photo Image Dust Off Firmware VerImage Rotation View the current camera ﬁrmware versionSee Optimizing Images 48 for more infor- mation Shooting OptionsOptimize Image Optimize Image CustomSaturation Color ModeTone Comp Choose from the following options for color reproductionSee Image Quality and Size 32 for more information Hue AdjustmentLong Exp. NR See Image Quality and Size 31 for more informationﬁnal photograph and white balance is measured by camera White Balance PresetSee White Balance 49 for more infor- mation Measuring a Value for White BalanceSetup Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Copying White Balance from a Photograph See Sensitivity ISO Equivalency 39 for more information ISOSelecting Multiple Pictures Playback OptionsChoose from DeletePlayback Fldr Rotate TallUse Description Slide ShowSmall Picture Print SetSmall Picture Setup Custom Settings Custom SettingsMenu Reset Menu Reset Beep Autofocus AF-Area ModeFocus Lock Continuous-Servo AF BeepAutofocus Choose how the camera focuses in autofocus mode AF-Area ModeAF Assist No SD Card?Image Review Flash LevelMode AF Area IllmISO Control ISO Control ISO AutoEV Step ISO AutoIng optimal exposure value BKT SetExposure and Flash Bracketing No bracketing performedExposure and Flash Bracketing White Balance Bracketing White Balance BracketingSpot MeteringMatrix CenterAutoexposure Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureFV Lock AE-L/AF-LAE Lock Flash ModeRemote Self-TimerMonitor Off Meter Off101 Camera SettingsCamera Settings Shooting menu Other settings CSMLCD Brightness Technical Notes-Camera Settings103 Rotate TallUse Only Nikon Brand Accessories Optional AccessoriesAccessories Calculating Picture Angle Technical Notes-Optional AccessoriesLenses 105Following lenses can be used with the D50 Focus ModeLens/accessory 106AF-Assist Illumination Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses107 Compatible Non-CPU LensesRed-Eye Reduction 108SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights Optional Flash Units Speedlights109 SB-800 110SB-800 SB-600 SB-28, SB-26 SB-292, SB-21B2 Flash mode SB-25, SB-24 SB-29S2 SB-16B, SB-15111 SB-50DX, SB-23112 Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent Mode 200 400 800113 Other AccessoriesMemory Cards 114Approved Memory Cards Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera 115Remove the lens and turn the camera on Use a Reliable Power SourceLow-Pass Filter 117 Cleaning the Low-Pass FilterServicing the Camera and Accessories 118 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions119 Disconnecting the power source120 TroubleshootingProblem Solution Select Detailed for CSM/Setup Menu121 AF-Area Mode set to Closest SubjctMize Image setting Technical Notes-Troubleshootng Age Rotation 122Auto for Sharpening and Tone Comp Basic Select Yes for Rotate Tall123 Camera Error Messages and DisplaysIndicator 124 ProblemSet Playback ﬂdr to All 125Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Appendix126 Flash Control 36 Exposure Program Mode PExposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph 127Supported Standards 128Shutter Speeds Available with Built-in Flash Flash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity129 Speciﬁcations130 131 132 MH-18a Quick Charger EN-EL3 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery133 AF-S 18-55 mm, f/3.5-5.6G Lens 134135 Battery LifeTechnical Notes-Index Index136 NORMAL. See Image Quality no SD Card? Optimize Image, 48 137SB5D0111 6MBA4311-01

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D50 specifications

The Nikon D50 is a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera that was introduced in 2005 and marked a significant step forward in Nikon's consumer DSLR lineup. With its compact design, user-friendly features, and impressive image quality, the D50 became a popular choice among both amateur and enthusiast photographers.

At the heart of the Nikon D50 is a 6.1-megapixel CCD sensor, which produces detailed images with a maximum resolution of 3008 x 2000 pixels. This sensor allows for sharp and vibrant images, even in challenging lighting conditions. The camera supports a wide ISO range from 200 to 1600, providing flexibility for various shooting environments. The capability to shoot at higher ISO settings enables users to capture clearer images in low light without excessive noise.

One of the standout features of the D50 is its 2.0-inch LCD screen, which provides a clear and bright interface for composing shots and reviewing images. While it may seem small by today's standards, it was a significant improvement at the time of its release. Additionally, the camera offers a 5.5 frames-per-second burst mode, which allows photographers to capture fast-moving action, making it suitable for sports and wildlife photography.

The Nikon D50 employs a 3D Color Matrix Metering system, which delivers accurate exposures by analyzing the scene's brightness and color information. This system works in conjunction with the camera's autofocus capabilities, which include a multi-area autofocus system with a range of nine focusing points. This ensures that subjects remain in focus, even when they are off-center.

One of the appealing aspects of the D50 is its compatibility with a vast array of Nikon F-mount lenses. This allows users to explore various photographic styles and techniques, as they can easily switch lenses to suit their needs. The camera also features built-in white balance settings and a range of creative scene modes, making it accessible for novice photographers.

In summary, the Nikon D50 is a well-rounded DSLR that offers a blend of simplicity and advanced features. Its image quality, performance, and compatibility with various lenses make it an attractive choice for those looking to step into the world of digital photography. While newer models have since been released, the D50 remains a testament to Nikon's commitment to providing accessible and powerful photographic tools.