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Nikon D50 manual Tutorial, Reference, Setup

Models: D50

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Introduction
Tutorial	Photography and Playback
Reference	More on Photography
	More on Playback
Setup	Basic Camera Settings:
	The Setup Menu
	Shooting Options:
	The Shooting Menu
	Playback Options:
	The Playback Menu
	Custom Settings:
	The Custom Settings Menu
Technical Notes

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Nikon D50 manual Tutorial, Reference, Setup

Contents

Digital Camera About This Manual Setup TutorialReference 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 Vii Viewing Photographs on a Computer Printing Photographs101 Life-Long Learning ViiiForeign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Take Test ShotsLens Manual or in the Quick Start GuideMenu 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 DisplayMode Dial D50 offers a choice of the following eleven shooting modesAdvanced Modes Exposure Modes Aperture Ring First StepsAttaching a Lens Detaching LensesCharging 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 Eyepiece cup can be removed when ad- justing viewﬁnder focus Adjusting 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 Shutter-Release Button Focus and shootBuilt-in Flash Mode Description Digital Vari-ProgramsTutorial-Digital Vari-Programs Landscape Capturing Nature’s Majesty Single frame Choosing a Shooting ModeDefault Is pressed Continuous Tutorial-Choosing a Shooting ModeUsing 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 Manually Make photographs brighter or darker or Choose shutter speed and apertureMenu Using Camera MenusReference-Using Camera Menus Menus, press the buttonNavigating the Menus To modify menu settings Making a SelectionMulti selector is used to navigate through the camera menus 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 FinderFlash Sync Mode Reference-Flash Sync ModeControls used button + command dial Lowering the Built-in Flash Choosing a Flash Sync ModeUsing the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in FlashControls used and buttons + command dial Flash Compensation P, S, A, and M Modes OnlyFlash Level 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 Controls used button + command dialAt Settings Other than Custom Optimizing ImagesOption Description Photographs Current white balance setting is shown in the control panelWhite Balance WB ButtonControls used button + button Restoring Default SettingsReference-Restoring Default Settings DefaultsViewing Photographs Single-Image PlaybackReference-Viewing Photographs Photo Information File InformationShooting Data, 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 DeletionDeleting Individual Photographs Nail list. Note that protected images 56 can not be deletedReference-Deleting Individual Photographs 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 Printing Pictures One at a Time StartSize, Border, and Time Stamp Printing Multiple Pictures Error Messages Printing Selected PhotographsSelecting Photographs for Printing Highlight Select / Set Print SetFormatting Memory Cards Basic Camera SettingsSetup menu contains the following options FormatDate CSM/Setup MenuVideo Mode Adjust monitor brightnessLanguage Lang Image CommentChoose from the following languages Choose the folder in which subsequent images will be stored SetupFolders Select FolderDelete all empty folders on the memory card NewRename DeleteFile No. Seq Mirror Lock-upFile Numbering 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 ShowPrint Set Small PictureSmall Picture Setup Custom Settings Custom SettingsMenu Reset Menu Reset Beep Autofocus AF-Area ModeBeep AutofocusFocus Lock Continuous-Servo AF 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 SetupWhite 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 TallOptional Accessories AccessoriesUse Only Nikon Brand Accessories 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 108Optional Flash Units Speedlights 109SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights 110 SB-800 SB-600SB-800 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 Accessories114 Approved Memory CardsMemory Cards Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera 115Use a Reliable Power Source Low-Pass FilterRemove the lens and turn the camera on Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter Servicing the Camera and Accessories117 118 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions119 Disconnecting the power source120 TroubleshootingProblem Solution Select Detailed for CSM/Setup MenuAF-Area Mode set to Closest Subjct Mize Image setting Technical Notes-Troubleshootng121 Age Rotation 122Auto for Sharpening and Tone Comp Basic Select Yes for Rotate TallCamera Error Messages and Displays Indicator123 124 ProblemSet Playback ﬂdr to All 125Appendix 126Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size 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 EN-EL3 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 133MH-18a Quick Charger AF-S 18-55 mm, f/3.5-5.6G Lens 134135 Battery LifeIndex 136Technical Notes-Index NORMAL. See Image Quality no SD Card? Optimize Image, 48 1376MBA4211-02