Basic Operation | Nikon 3700, 3699, 55 manual

BASIC OPERATION 1

This section features the settings for most common picture-taking situations using AUTO mode (8) to enable easy operation even for beginners.

Shooting modes/functions explained in this section are as follows:

	Lens attached	G-type AF Nikkor (P. 18)
	Focus mode	AF (autofocus) (P. 26)
	Focus area	Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-
	Focus area	Subject Priority' (P. 26)
		Subject Priority' (P. 26)
	Exposure metering system	Five-segment 3D Matrix
		Metering' (P. 28)
	Exposure mode	AUTO mode (8) (P. 28)
	Flash sync mode	Front-Curtain Sync (W (P. 78)

, Automatically set when 8 AUTO mode is selected .

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Nikon 3700, 3699, 55 instruction manual Basic Operation

Contents

Nikon N Body cap P Introduction Take trial shots Using your camera correctlyHave Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Contents 87-1171 75-85 LCD Nomenclature QD model only Data imprint LCD/buttons Year indicatorViewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup P Date/time LCD LCD PanelNiewfinder Display Aperture Viewfinder display Aperture-Priority Auto P Available Exposure Modes Point-and-shoot exposure mode Start Shooting Immediately ~#~ #~cj~~ AUT~E3 Page Preparation Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Check points Type Nikkor lens Check the lens typeCD G-type Nikkor lens CPU Nikkor lens other Detach the lens Pull film leader across to red index mark Load Film--~--------\ OX-coded film Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoorsFilm speed DX mark Set Date and Time QD model only Changing battery for imprinting Viewfinder for approx sec. from About Shutter Release Button~Lightly pressing Fully depressing Basic Operation Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Set Focus Mode to AF For example, building windows Situations where autofocus may not work as expected IiS FS.6 @ Set Exposure Mode to Symbol Exposure mode About exposure modeCharacteristics/Shooting situations Hold the camera properly Hold Camera and Focus~-~ Built-in Speedlight Release Shutter · 0 is displayed during film rewind DE3 Il About Metering Systems and Exposure This section describes the following basic operations Shooting with Vari-Program RJ Landscape mode Portrait mode ~Qj Sports Continuous mode ~ Close- Up mode ~ Night Portrait mode Using Built-InSpeedlight Check points Camera.....shake Page Month/Day/Year Year/ Month/ Day Day/ Hour/ Minute No imprint Focus Operation Automatically activated when shooting a stationary subject Focus ModeAuto-Servo AF About Lock-OnTM Manual focus Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Focus Area When focus mode is set to Autofocus Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-SubjectPriority When focus mode is set to ManualDynamic AF Mode Single Area Mode Approx. O.5-3~ AF-Assist IlluminatorPage Focus Lock When center focus area is selected Exposure Mode Auto-Multi Program Set the exposure mode dial to PPAuto-Multi Program Auto-Multi Program is best.suited for snapshots Difference between 8 Auto mode and P Auto-Multi Program Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shootFlexible Program @combination of shutter speed SShutter-Priority Auto Set the exposure mode dial to STip Fast shutter speed 1/500 sec Overexposure Underexposure Check point AAperture-Priority Auto Set the exposure mode dial to a 80/91 Set the exposure mode dial to M Manual Exposure ModeMManual Center Partial Metering While checking the electronic Set the shutter speed and apertureAnalog exposure display Long Time Time exposure of more than 30 sec Long Time Exposure Advanced Electronic analog exposure Display No compensation Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation cannot be set in 8 or M exposure mode Auto Exposure Bracketing Cancel . -- . Iiiiiiiiiin ..... ---J+Display changes as follows IB S IB IB Compensated EV value and bracketing order 2Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot Auto Exposure Bracketing Multiple Exposure CancelNo display Multiple exposure is not recommended Number of exposures Compensation value Standard compensation value in multiple exposureFirst shot is taken and ~ and frame Other Functions @ film cartridge Film RewindII \Tc ~~r·dj~~~ .·······.··.···········.··········· CD Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Available Subject Priority Available Mode Combinations Flash Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes Built-In SpeedlightlReady-LightMatrix Balanced Fill-Flash Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ?o FS6 ~ Ready-light ~ , P or a exposure mode Flash Sync Mode Features ~ Red- Eye Reduction \1 Flash CancelIj Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync P, S, a or M exposure mode 8 or Vari-Program Except rJ or ~Q Using Built-In Speedlight 8 or Vari-Program except O. ~... or ~ P or a exposure mode «i~ «i~ I~ Available shutter speed Available aperture Available shutter speed and aperture in each exposure mode 3/2.3-9.8 2.1/2.0-6.9 1.5/2.0-4.9 12/40 17/56 24/79 34/12 5/6.6-28 6/4.6-20 2/3.3-14 Usable lenses with built- in Speedlight Available flash sync mode combinationsRed-Eye Slow Sync With color slide film With standard color print film Depth of field Miscellaneous 85mm f/2.80*4 Lens Compatibility Type Nikkor lens Type Nikkor and other CPU Nikkor lens C50 rf When a non-CPU lens is attached Non-TIL Usable Optional SpeedlightsSpeedlight = ..3Smm FS.6 Usable Optional Speedlights 3Smm S.6 Moll 3S mm FS.6 Non-TTL Auto Flash Available flash sync mode with optional Speedlight Programmed Flash mode Usable Optional SP.eedlights Page Eyepiece correction lenses Optional Accessories Soft case CF-62 Speedlight S8-28/S8-27Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 Camera Care Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant Call a doctor immediately If someone accidentally swallows batteriesDo not leave Or service center Tum the power offFilm is not correctly Reload film Installed Appears Blinks Troubleshooting Shoot again after Use SpeedlighlConfirming focus Range Exposure bracketing GlossaryExposure Compensation Page Front-Curtain Sync Focus TrackingGuide number ISO film speed 109 With limitations see chart on Specifications 111 112 113 114 115 Index 10.29 -62 Self-timer Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode 10.29 -57117 118 119 Nikon