Flash | Nikon 3699, 3700, 55 manual

FLASH

PHOTOGRAPHY

This section introduces various aspects of flash photography using the built-in Speedlight.

•Built-in Speedlight (Matrix Balanced Fill- Flash, Standard TTL Flash)/Ready-light

•Flash sync mode features

•Using built-in Speedlight

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Nikon 3699, 3700, 55 instruction manual Flash

Contents

Nikon N Body cap P Introduction Using your camera correctly Take trial shotsHave Nikon spot-check your camera regularly Contents 87-1171 75-85 LCD Nomenclature Date/time LCD Year indicatorQD model only Data imprint LCD/buttons Viewfinder eyepiece Rubber eyecup P 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 Check the lens type Type Nikkor lensCD G-type Nikkor lens CPU Nikkor lens other Detach the lens Pull film leader across to red index mark Load Film--~--------\ DX mark Avoid direct sunlight when changing film outdoorsOX-coded film Film speed Set Date and Time QD model only Changing battery for imprinting About Shutter Release Button~ Viewfinder for approx sec. fromLightly 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 About exposure mode Symbol 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 About Lock-OnTM Focus ModeAutomatically activated when shooting a stationary subject Auto-Servo AF Manual focus Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder Focus Area When focus mode is set to Autofocus Single Area Mode When focus mode is set to ManualDynamic AF Mode with Closest-SubjectPriority Dynamic AF Mode Approx. O.5-3~ AF-Assist IlluminatorPage Focus Lock When center focus area is selected Exposure Mode Auto-Multi Program is best.suited for snapshots Set the exposure mode dial to PAuto-Multi Program PAuto-Multi Program @combination of shutter speed Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shootDifference between 8 Auto mode and P Auto-Multi Program Flexible Program Fast shutter speed 1/500 sec Set the exposure mode dial to SSShutter-Priority Auto Tip Overexposure Underexposure Check point AAperture-Priority Auto Set the exposure mode dial to a 80/91 Center Partial Metering Manual Exposure ModeSet the exposure mode dial to M MManual Set the shutter speed and aperture While checking the electronicAnalog 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 IB S IB IB Cancel . -- . Iiiiiiiiiin ..... ---J+Auto Exposure Bracketing Display changes as follows Compensated EV value and bracketing order 2Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot Auto Exposure Bracketing Multiple exposure is not recommended CancelMultiple Exposure No display Standard 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~~~ .·······.··.···········.··········· CD Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Available Subject Priority Available Mode Combinations Flash Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Built-In SpeedlightlReady-LightBuilt-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ?o FS6 ~ Ready-light ~ , P or a exposure mode Flash Sync Mode Features \1 Flash Cancel ~ Red- Eye ReductionIj 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 Slow Sync Available flash sync mode combinationsUsable lenses with built- in Speedlight Red-Eye 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 Usable Optional Speedlights Non-TILSpeedlight = ..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 Speedlight 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 Appears Blinks Tum the power offOr service center Film is not correctly Reload film Installed Troubleshooting Range Use SpeedlighlShoot again after Confirming focus Glossary Exposure bracketingExposure Compensation Page ISO film speed Focus TrackingFront-Curtain Sync Guide number 109 With limitations see chart on Specifications 111 112 113 114 115 Index Self-timer Shutter-Priority Auto exposure mode 10.29 -57 10.29 -62117 118 119 Nikon