Nikon D50 manual Restoring Default Settings, Controls used button + button, Defaults

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Auto

Auto slow sync

Fill ﬂash 200

Description

Single

Off

JPEG Normal

Center

Restoring Default Settings

Two-Button Reset

Controls used: button + button

The camera settings listed below can be restored

to default values by holding the and but- tons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The monitor will turn off brieﬂy while these settings are reset. Other settings are unaffected.

Reference—Restoring Default Settings

Option

Shooting mode

(21)

Self-timer/

remote control

(22)

Image quality

(31)

Image size (32)

Focus area (33)

Flash sync mode (36)

Mode	,	, ,


	P, S, A, M

	ISO (	39)

Option

Flexible program

( 42)

Exposure

compensation

( 47)

Optimize image

( 48)

White balance

( 49)

AE lock ( 97)

FV lock ( 98)

Custom	6: Flash Level
	12: BKT Set
Settings	(	90)
	(	96)
	(	93)
	13: Metering

Description

Off

Off (0.0)

Normal

Auto

Off

Matrix

Defaults

50See pages 101–103 for more information on default settings.

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Contents Digital Camera About This Manual Setup TutorialReference For Your Safety Do not look at the sun through the view- ﬁnderOr store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins IiiPage Passports issued by the government Quirements of the Canadian InterferenceLocal government bonds, even if such Copies or reproductions are stampedTable of Contents Vii Viewing Photographs on a Computer Printing Photographs101 Viii Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass FilterTake Test Shots Life-Long LearningLens Manual or in the Quick Start GuideMenu Getting to Know the Camera Introduction-Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body Multi selectorPlayback Menu navigationSelf-timer/remote control Control PanelTo Know the Camera Number of shots remainingWhen the battery is totally exhausted, Fully-charged battery is insertedViewﬁnder Display Large-Capacity Memory CardsMode Dial D50 offers a choice of the following eleven shooting modesAdvanced Modes Exposure Modes First Steps Attaching a LensDetaching Lenses Aperture RingCharging and Inserting the Battery Use the supplied EN-EL3 battery and MH-18a quick chargerBattery and Charger Removing the Battery Basic Setup Choosing a Language from the Setup MenuChanging the Time and Date Write Protect Switch Inserting Memory CardsCards, turn the camera off and open the card slot cover Format the memory card Formatting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Adjusting Viewﬁnder Focus Eyepiece cup can be removed when ad- justing viewﬁnder focusTaking Photographs in Mode Tutorial-Taking Photographs in ModeDescription Illustrations Using a Zoom Lens Frame a photograph Hold the camera as shownHolding the Camera Focus and shoot Shutter-Release ButtonBuilt-in Flash Mode Description Digital Vari-ProgramsTutorial-Digital Vari-Programs Landscape Capturing Nature’s Majesty Choosing a Shooting Mode Default Is pressed ContinuousTutorial-Choosing a Shooting Mode Single frameUsing the Self-timer or Remote Control Tutorial-Using the Self-timer or Remote ControlMode Selection Take the photograph Basic Playback Deleting Unwanted PhotographsTutorial-Basic Playback Choose shutter speed and aperture Manually Make photographs brighter or darker orUsing Camera Menus Reference-Using Camera MenusMenus, press the button MenuNavigating the Menus To modify menu settings Making a SelectionMulti selector is used to navigate through the camera menus Display optionsHighlight option Make selection Image Quality and Size High Image qualitySmall LargeImage Quality Following options are availableOption NEF Raw/NEF+JPEGImage Size Image size SizeQual Button File NamesAdvanced Settings Choosing the Focus AreaManual Focus Area Selection AF Area Illm deAF-Assist Illuminator Focus LockManual Focus Selection/Autofocus with Manual PriorityElectronic Range Finder Focal Plane PositionFlash Sync Mode Reference-Flash Sync ModeControls used button + command dial Choosing a Flash Sync Mode Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash Lowering the Built-in FlashControls used and buttons + command dial Flash Compensation P, S, A, and M Modes OnlyFlash Level Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Digital Vari-Program ModesISO Button SensitivityChoosing an Exposure Mode Controls used Mode dialA, and M Modes Reference-P, S, A, and M ModesNumbers WideSlow FastProgrammed Auto Flexible ProgramShutter-Priority Auto Shutter Speed and Camera ShakeAperture-Priority Auto Manual Long Time-Exposures Electronic Analog Exposure DisplayExposure Compensation P, S, A, and M Modes Only At Settings Other than Custom Optimizing ImagesOption Description Current white balance setting is shown in the control panel White BalanceWB Button PhotographsRestoring Default Settings Reference-Restoring Default SettingsDefaults Controls used button + buttonViewing Photographs Single-Image PlaybackReference-Viewing Photographs Photo Information File InformationShooting Data, Highlights Image highlights brightest areas of image areViewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom UseProtecting Photographs from Deletion Reference-Protecting Photographs from DeletionDeleting Individual Photographs Nail list. Note that protected images 56 can not be deletedReference-Deleting Individual Photographs Viewing Photographs on TV Connect the video cable as shown belowReference-Viewing Photographs on TV Use an AC AdapterBefore Connecting the Camera Viewing Photographs on a ComputerOperating system USB option Nikon CaptureConnecting the USB Cable Disconnecting the Camera Windows 2000 ProfessionalWindows Millennium Edition Me Windows 98 Second Edition SEPrinting Photographs Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionReference-Printing Photographs Print SetConnecting the Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time StartSize, Border, and Time Stamp Printing Multiple Pictures Error Messages Printing Selected PhotographsSelecting Photographs for Printing Print Set Highlight Select / SetBasic Camera Settings Setup menu contains the following optionsFormat Formatting Memory CardsCSM/Setup Menu Video ModeAdjust monitor brightness DateLanguage Lang Image CommentChoose from the following languages Setup FoldersSelect Folder Choose the folder in which subsequent images will be storedNew RenameDelete Delete all empty folders on the memory cardFile No. Seq Mirror Lock-upFile Numbering Dust Ref Photo Firmware Ver Image RotationView the current camera ﬁrmware version Image Dust OffShooting Options Optimize ImageOptimize Image Custom See Optimizing Images 48 for more infor- mationColor Mode Tone CompChoose from the following options for color reproduction SaturationHue Adjustment Long Exp. NRSee Image Quality and Size 31 for more information See Image Quality and Size 32 for more informationWhite Balance Preset See White Balance 49 for more infor- mationMeasuring a Value for White Balance ﬁnal photograph and white balance is measured by cameraSetup Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Copying White Balance from a Photograph ISO See Sensitivity ISO Equivalency 39 for more informationPlayback Options Selecting Multiple PicturesDelete Playback FldrRotate Tall Choose fromSlide Show Use DescriptionPrint Set Small PictureSmall Picture Custom Settings Menu ResetMenu Reset Beep Autofocus AF-Area Mode Setup Custom SettingsBeep AutofocusFocus Lock Continuous-Servo AF AF-Area Mode Choose how the camera focuses in autofocus modeNo SD Card? Image ReviewFlash Level AF AssistAF Area Illm ISO ControlISO Control ISO Auto ModeISO Auto EV StepBKT Set Exposure and Flash BracketingNo bracketing performed Ing optimal exposure valueExposure and Flash Bracketing White Balance Bracketing White Balance BracketingMetering MatrixCenter SpotAdjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture Autoexposure LockAE-L/AF-L FV LockFlash Mode AE LockSelf-Timer Monitor OffMeter Off RemoteCamera Settings 101Shooting menu Other settings CSM Camera SettingsTechnical Notes-Camera Settings 103Rotate Tall LCD BrightnessOptional Accessories AccessoriesUse Only Nikon Brand Accessories Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Lenses105 Calculating Picture AngleFocus Mode Lens/accessory106 Following lenses can be used with the D50Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses 107Compatible Non-CPU Lenses AF-Assist Illumination108 Red-Eye ReductionOptional Flash Units Speedlights 109SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights 110 SB-800 SB-600SB-800 Flash mode SB-25, SB-24 SB-29S2 SB-16B, SB-15 111SB-50DX, SB-23 SB-28, SB-26 SB-292, SB-21B2Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent Mode 200 400 800 112Other Accessories 113114 Approved Memory CardsMemory Cards Cleaning Caring for the Camera115 StorageUse a Reliable Power Source Low-Pass FilterRemove the lens and turn the camera on Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter Servicing the Camera and Accessories117 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 118Disconnecting the power source 119Troubleshooting Problem SolutionSelect Detailed for CSM/Setup Menu 120AF-Area Mode set to Closest Subjct Mize Image setting Technical Notes-Troubleshootng121 122 Auto for Sharpening and Tone CompBasic Select Yes for Rotate Tall Age RotationCamera Error Messages and Displays Indicator123 Problem 124125 Set Playback ﬂdr to AllAppendix 126Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Exposure Program Mode P Exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph127 Flash Control 36128 Shutter Speeds Available with Built-in FlashFlash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity Supported StandardsSpeciﬁcations 129130 131 132 EN-EL3 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 133MH-18a Quick Charger 134 AF-S 18-55 mm, f/3.5-5.6G LensBattery Life 135Index 136Technical Notes-Index 137 NORMAL. See Image Quality no SD Card? Optimize Image, 48SB5D0111 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.