Introduction, Body cap P | Nikon 55, 3699, 3700 specification

Introduction

•Thank you for purchasing the Nikon N55-a camera that is sure to make photography a bigger part of your life.

Get to know your N55 camera, and be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it. We recommend that you keep this manual handy.

Supplied accessories

Body cap (P. 19)

Accessory shoe cover

•Remove this cover when attaching an optional Speedlight to the accessory shoe.

Eyepiece cap DK-5 (P. 73)

The N55 QD model is not offered in all markets.

Please inquire with the local Nikon distributor about the availability of the QD model in your area.

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Nikon 55, 3699, 3700 instruction manual Introduction, Body cap P

Contents

Nikon N Introduction Body cap P Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Using your camera correctlyTake trial shots Contents 75-85 87-1171 Nomenclature LCD Viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup P Year indicatorQD model only Data imprint LCD/buttons Date/time LCD LCD PanelNiewfinder Display Viewfinder display Aperture Available Exposure Modes Aperture-Priority Auto P Point-and-shoot exposure mode ~#~ #~cj~~ Start Shooting Immediately AUT~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 mark Film speed Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoorsOX-coded film DX mark Set 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 Priority Situations where autofocus may not work as expected For example, building windows Set Exposure Mode to IiS FS.6 @ Characteristics/Shooting situations About exposure modeSymbol Exposure mode Hold Camera and Focus~-~ Hold the camera properly Built-in Speedlight Release Shutter DE3 Il · 0 is displayed during film rewind About 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/Year Focus Operation Auto-Servo AF Focus ModeAutomatically activated when shooting a stationary subject About Lock-OnTM Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Manual focus When focus mode is set to Autofocus Focus Area Dynamic AF Mode When focus mode is set to ManualDynamic AF Mode with Closest-SubjectPriority Single Area Mode AF-Assist Illuminator Approx. O.5-3~Page When center focus area is selected Focus Lock Exposure Mode PAuto-Multi Program Set the exposure mode dial to PAuto-Multi Program Auto-Multi Program is best.suited for snapshots Flexible Program Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shootDifference between 8 Auto mode and P Auto-Multi Program @combination of shutter speed Tip Set the exposure mode dial to SSShutter-Priority Auto Fast shutter speed 1/500 sec Check point Overexposure Underexposure Set the exposure mode dial to a AAperture-Priority Auto 80/91 MManual Manual Exposure ModeSet the exposure mode dial to M Center Partial Metering Analog exposure display Set the shutter speed and apertureWhile checking the electronic Long Time Exposure Long Time Time exposure of more than 30 sec Advanced Exposure Compensation Electronic analog exposure Display No compensation Exposure Compensation cannot be set in 8 or M exposure mode Display changes as follows Cancel . -- . Iiiiiiiiiin ..... ---J+Auto Exposure Bracketing IB S IB IB 2Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot Compensated EV value and bracketing order Auto Exposure Bracketing No display CancelMultiple Exposure Multiple exposure is not recommended First 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 Priority Flash Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Built-In SpeedlightlReady-LightBuilt-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Ready-light ?o FS6 ~ Flash Sync Mode Features ~ , P or a exposure mode Ij 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 ~Q P 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 aperture 12/40 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 1.5/2.0-4.9 Red-Eye Available flash sync mode combinationsUsable lenses with built- in Speedlight Slow Sync With standard color print film With color slide film Depth of field Miscellaneous Lens Compatibility 85mm f/2.80*4 Type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens Type Nikkor lens When a non-CPU lens is attached C50 rf Speedlight Usable Optional SpeedlightsNon-TIL Usable Optional Speedlights = ..3Smm FS.6 Moll 3S mm FS.6 3Smm S.6 Non-TTL Auto Flash Programmed Flash mode Available flash sync mode with optional Speedlight Usable Optional SP.eedlights Page Optional Accessories Eyepiece correction lenses Neckstraps/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 Film is not correctly Reload film Installed Tum the power offOr service center Appears Blinks Troubleshooting Confirming focus Use SpeedlighlShoot again after Range Exposure Compensation GlossaryExposure bracketing Page Guide number Focus TrackingFront-Curtain Sync ISO film speed 109 Specifications With limitations see chart on 111 112 113 114 115 Index 117 Self-timer Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode 10.29 -5710.29 -62 118 119 Nikon