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FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F501F50D camera. We are sure that you will enjoy using this camera and that it will make photography a bigger part of your life. In addition to this comprehensive instruction manual, the Nikon F501F50D comes with SHOOTING IN SIMPLE MODE-SHORTCUT TO GREAT PICTURES, a concise, pocketable guide that explains the easiest way to use the F501F50D.
CONTENTS FOREWORD .................................................................. 2 GETIING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ........................... 4-5 BEFORE SHOOTING ................................... 6-12 MOUNTING LENS ....................................................... 7-8 INSTALLING BATIERY ................................................... 9 LOADING FILM ........................................................10-11 SETIING CAMERA TO AUTOFOCUS MODE .................. 12 SHOOTING IN ADVANCED MODE .....
Learn the parts of your camera. ~ uillJJ Eyepiece cover DK-5: Attach to viewfinder eyepiece ~ to ward off stray light when using the self-timer. - If . Ar.r.IP.~Sflrv shoe: For Nikon dedicated C:;np r1 i1 ht~ ~--~==~~~~~----~~-- LCD panel r camera. Self-timer button SIMPLE/ADVANCED dial Set/adjust buttons Shutter release button: Press lightly to activate exposure meter and start AF operation; fully depress to release shutter and take picture.
AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock) button: See pages 42 to 43 for Auto Exposure Lock. Camera back Viewfinder eyepiece Film cartridge confirmation window Learn how to hold your camera Camera strap eyelet Camera back lock release Rewind button Tripod socket • Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand . • Use your left hand to cradle the camera with the elbow propped against your body for support, as you look through the viewfinder. • Use your right hand index finger to depress the shutter release button.
BEFORE SHOOTING This section shows you how to prepare the camera for shooting, e.g. , how to mount a lens, install the battery and load film. This section is for both SIMPLE and ADVANCED modes.
MOUNTING LENS ~ , I I/ I .,: 1,-_ _- Err ,~ - 71-' With a non-CPU lens 2 1 Remove the camera body cap and the front and rear lens caps. Position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount so the mounting indices on the lens and the camera body are aligned. Twist the lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. When the camera is powered on with a nonCPU lens, Err and mblink in the LCD panel and E~ ~ blinks inside viewfi nder. For using a non-CPU lens, see page 58.
3 Turn the lens aperture ring to its minimum aperture (the largest fnumber, marked in orange, on AF Nikkor lenses). Then lock the lens aperture at its minimum setting (see lens instruction manual). To remove While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens clockwise. If lens aperture is not set at its minimum setting When the camera is powered on with a lens not set at its minimum aperture setting, Err and ~ blink in the LCD panel and E,.,. blinks inside viewfinder.
INSTALLING BATTERY ... Make sure the camera's power is off, then slide the lock release on the battery chamber cover to open the chamber. 1 J Insert a 6V lithium pack with Switch the power ON. Check 2 "+" and "-" ends positioned as the LCD panel to see if the 3 shown on the inside of the cover. frame counter shows "E" or the Close the cover by pushing until it clicks. - Use 6V lithium battery pack (2CR5 or DL245 type). -See page 62 for "NOTES ON BATTERIES".
LOADING FILM 000000000 Slide the camera back lock release to open the camera back. 1 2 Insert film cartridge. • To avoid fogging film (especially high-ISO film), do not load/unload film in direct sunlight. • Usable film speed range for OX-coded film is ISO 25 to 5000. 10 3 Pull the film leader out to the red index mark. • Opening/closing the camera back resets the frame counter to "E".
4 Make sure the film is properly positioned with no slack and the film perforations engage the sprockets. (See illustration.) • You can confinn the film speed of installed OXcoded film. See page 35. 5 Gently close the camera back until the lock release snaps closed. Film automatically advances to frame #l. • If the frame counter still shows E (i.e., if the film does not advance to frame #1 ), with or without blinking Err and e, the film is incorrectly positioned. Reload film.
SETTING CAMERA TO AUTO FOCUS MODE Regarding the FSO/FSOo's autofocus feature Autofocus should be used for most picture-taking situations, incl uding moving subjects. In general , it is best to leave the focus switch set to AF. • For situations where autofocus is not possible, see page 44. • For manual focusing, see page 45. 12 Your F501F50o is factory-set to Single Servo AF operation.
SHOOTING IN ADVANCED MODE This section shows you how to set your desired Program or exposure mode. C,______T_h_is_s_e_c_t_io_n_i_s_fo_r_A_D_v,_A_N_C__E_D_m__o d_e__O_n_IY_.
AVAILABLE EXPOSURE MODES In the Advanced Operation Mode, you can select any of four exposure modes-Programmed Auto (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), AperturePriority Auto (A)and Manual (M). Programmed Auto Exposure Mode Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode In addition to the four Programs in SIMPLE modeGeneral-Purpose 0 , Landscape a, Portrait!l and Close-Up «'-four more Programs are available in ADV ANCED mode: Sport ~ , Silhouette~, Night Scene and Motion Effect ~.
Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode Manual Exposure Mode You manually set the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed. Smaller apertures make the background and foreground sharper (recommended for landscape pictures) while larger apertures tend to blur the background (recommended for portraits). For more information on Aperture-Priority Auto, see pages 26 to 29. You select both the shutter speed and aperture.
PROGRAM SELECTION GUIDE / 1 / . . .... ' , ; , !Jr' :. \.\~'\ ',' t-f! o AUto:' General-Purpose Program Suitable for most situations. Use this program if you are not sure which program is right for your subject, or for shooting a variety of subjects without switching programs. 16 "" Landscape Program Use this Program whenever you're making a picture of a distant scene. Don't use flash-the scene may be too far. -9' '. Portrait Program ..........
Close-Up Program . !.'7 . Sport Program N~ Silhouette Program :iHI!t." Use this Program when you are taking pictures up c1ose-a flower, an ornamental detail, a butterfly, or if you are copying a picture. Use to freeze action. Recommended for use with Continuous Servo AF (page 34). Do not use flash because it restricts the available shutter speed. Effective only when the background is bright and the subject is in shadow or comparatively dark.
Night Scene Program -,~ Motion Effect Program .dH!i~ Use this Program in the even ing or at night. To capture the beauty of a night scene in available light, such as illuminated monument, traffic lights or neon signs, shoot without flash. As the automatically set shutter speed is rather slow , use a tripod to avoid camera shake. With flash , this Program captures all the li ghting in the scene, including the foreground subject which is illuminated by the flash , and the background.
OPERATION IN PROGRAMMED AUTO EXPOSURE MODE CD ® Cb l 1 o u Q 00 Switch power ON and set the camera dial to ADVANCED. The LCD shows the last selected exposure modeiProgram . (The origi nal factory setting is for General -Purpose Program.) • Steps 2 and 3 explain how to set a Program. If the Program shown is what you want, skip steps 2 and 3. 1 2 Press the menu button CD to access the exposure mode menu, then press the button above P@.
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through the viewfinder and position the focus brackets on your Lightly press the shutter subject. 4 Look 5autofocus release button to activate operation and the exposure meter. p [ II If A blinks in the LCD panel The shu~ter speed set on the camera is slow and may cause picture blur. See page 23. In Single Servo AF mode, if a stationary subject moves, remove your finger from the shutter release button, then lightly press it again to restart autofocus.
Fully depress the shutter release button to take Confirm that. (in-focus indicator), the shutter 7 the picture. The film will automatically advance 6 speed (from 112000 to 30 sec.) and an aperture by one frame. (number with F) appear below the viewfinder screen. Shutter speed indication without ,,' , "should be read as a reciprocal fraction, Le., "15" stands for 1/15 second, "15"" for 15 seconds.
Viewfinder Information 1 · ~ ~: l ~ F22 I . ~ ~ ~ ~F'-: blinks-Overexposure possible Use a filter such as the Nikon ND filter. H: l blinks-Underexposure possible Use built-in flash or accessory Nikon Speedlight. Q ~ blinks-Flash recommended Not enough light. Use built-in flash or accessory Nikon Speedlight.
Auto Rewind Using Built- In Flash When the film reaches the end of the roll, auto rewind begins. During rewinding, ta and ~ blink in the LCD panel. After rewind automatically stops, frame counter shows E and ta blinks for a few seconds. You can then remove film cartridge. • When battery power is very weak, or when the temperature is very low, film may not rewind at the end of roll and Err appears in the LCD panel.
( ......) To change a combination of shutter speed/aperture In the General-Purpose Program, you can change the combination of shutter speed/aperture by pressing the button above '" or .A. Press the button above '" for faster shutter speed/wider aperture (smaller f-number) ; press the button above '" for slower shutter speed/ smaller aperture (larger f-number) . Pressing and holding the button down changes the shutter speed/aperture combination rapidly.
OPERATION IN OTHER EXPOSURE MODES ~ ab Q1) - I.~~I.~ ~ .. - - , - IJPSAt'i 1 Switch camera on and set the dial to ADVANCED. The LCD shows the previously selected exposure modeiProgram. (The original factory setting is for GeneralPurpose Program.) • Step 2 explains how to set an exposure mode. If the present exposure mode is what you want, skip step 2. .Press the menu button to activate the Exposure Mode Menu. To set the exposure mode, press the button above the desired indication.
Shutter-Priority Auto Your selected shutter speed and the automatically set aperture are shown below the viewfinder screen. To change shutter speed rapidly, hold the button down. Aperture-Priority Auto Your selected aperture and the automatically set shutter speed are shown below the viewfinder screen. To change aperture rapidly, hold the button down. To change shutter speed/aperture rapidly, hold the button down.
Using Built-In Flash Use the built-in flash not only when the readylight blinks, but also when your subject is in shadow or backlit. See pages 51 to 55. 5 Fully depress the shutter release button to take a picture. The film automatically advances by one frame. - Shutter speed indication without ,,' , "should be read as a reciprocal fraction, i.e., "15" stands for 1/15 second, "15" H for 15 seconds.
Viewfinder information [• ~ ~! ~ F5.0 [. :25 ~~ o~ H : blinks-Overexposure possible*: Select smaller aperture (l arger f- number) and/or fas ter shutter speed. Or, use a filter such as the Nikon ND fi lter. lo blinks-Underexposure possible*: Select a wider aperture (smaller f-number) .--......_---=-:=-'-'- and/or a slower shutter speed. Or, use the built-in flash or an accessory Nikon [ . ~ ~ q ~ F5. 0 Speedlight. F5.0 ~ blinks-Flash recommendation: Not enough light.
RESET FUNCTION co OOCQo P • T AUTI) I :l ~ ~~) lj To return to the General-Purpose Program (when Memory Function is not set)* Press and hold the menu button for at least two seconds. *With the Memory Function set, pressing and holding the menu button for at least two seconds recalls the memorised exposure mode/Program. (See pages 32 to 33.
OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS The Advanced Operation Mode also offers four Optional Functions: I18J Memory Setting (pages 32 to 33) When Memory is set, you can easily set the desired exposure mode or desired Program by pressing the menu button for at least two seconds. AF AF Mode Selection (page 34) You can switch the AF mode from Single Servo Autofocus to Continuous Servo Autofocus. ISO ISO Confirmation/Setting (page 35) With OX-coded film, you can confirm ISO film speed.
MEMORY SETTING FUNCTION With the Exposure Mode menu, press the menu button to activate the Optional-Function Menu. Press the button above ~. 1 Co ® Q0 W-f~- 3 The symbol for the selected exposure mode or Program is displayed. Press the button above the symbol to have it memorised. 32 Blinking r1BJ appears above the frame counter, indicating that Memory setting mode is activated. To select exposure mode, press the button above the corresponding symbol.
Q] CO> QOcaD ~ F -.- .-- .- .- [- nUtDA'FfSb~ To clear memory While memory is set, rtEl appears in place of l18J in the Optional-Function Menu. Press the button above rtEl. (@ is replaced with 110 and 18 above the frame counter di appears. • Pressing the menu button while IB is blinking above the frame counter returns the LCD to the Exposure Mode Menu. • Releasing the shutter while IB is blinking above the frame counter activates the previously set exposure mode or Program.
AF MODE SELECTION Single Servo AF and Continuous Servo AF The default AF setting is Single Servo AF. In the Single Servo AF mode, once the subject is in focus , you can lock focus by keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed, but be sure to maintain the same subject-to-camera distance. In the Continuous Servo AF mode, autofocus is maintained as long as you continuously lightly press the shutter release button, even if the focus distance changes because either you or your subject moves .
ISO CONFIRMATION/SETTING ItJ
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION By compensating the exposure, you can vary the exposure results to create different versions of the same picture or put creative emphasis on a specific part of the picture. You can compensate exposure from -5 EV to + 5 EV in 1/2 steps.
Press to adjust ~ 6"Q ~ Press to complete ~~;;~~ ;_ ~=:CC2D ~:;~~ setting FI ~ +0.51] With the Exposure Mode Menu, press the menu button to activate the Optional-Function Menu . Press the button above the indication. 1 m Adjust the compensation value by pressing the button above the.A. (up) or (down) indication. + value is for overexposure; - value is 2 for underexposure. To change the value rapidly, hold the button down. T m.
OTHER CONTROLS This section shows you various photographic techniques-how to shoot an off-centre subject, what you should do when autofocus is impossible, how to operate the camera's self-timer, and how to perform a long time exposure. This section is for both SIMPLE and ADVANCED modes.
SELF-TIMER OPERATION Set desired exposure mode or Program, then press the selftimer button. ~ appears in the LCD panel. • To cancel self-timer and make ~ disappear, press the menu button. 1 Look through the viewfinder, lightly press the shutter release button, and confirm focus and exposure. Fully depress the shutter release button to start self-timer operation. The self-timer LED starts blinking and ~ in the LCD panel also blinks. The shutter will release after 10 seconds.
LONG TIME EXPOSURE AT IITIMEII SETTING (ADVANCED mode only) In the Manual Exposure mode, you can set shutter speed to "TIME" to leave the shutter open as long as desired. When performing long time exposure, you must use a tripod to avoid camera shake which may cause picture blur. ,... "f" "f .. 1 i I II TI ME F5.sM I- FS.E. Set exposure mode to Manual and shutter speed to "TIME" (next to "30' , ") for 30 seconds.
TO SHOOT AN OFF-CENTRE SUBJECT In the following procedure, you can take an in-focus picture with an off-centre, stationary subject. However, when shooti ng a moving subject, always position the viewfinder focus brackets on the subject. 1 Position focus brackets on the subject and ljghtly press the shutter release button to activate autofocus operation. Confirm that. (in-focus indicator) appears in the viewfinder. Focus remains locked as long as you keep the shutter release button lightly pressed.
USING AE-L BUTTON When your subject is off-centre or very small against an extremely bright background, your subject may come out too dark (underexposed) in the picture. Or, with a background that is too dark, the subject may be washed out (overexposed). In such situations, to correctly expose your subject in the auto exposure mode, use the AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock) button. Lightly press the shutter release button to activate autofocus operation and the exposure meter. Confirm .
3 Press the AE-L button and hold it. In Single Servo AF mode, if recomposing the picture could change subject-to-camera distance, refocus by briefly removing your finger from the While keeping the AE-L button pressed, recompose the picture, then fully depress the shutter release button. 4 shutter release button and lightly pressing it again (while holding the AE-L button).
CASES WHERE AUTO FOCUS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE Autofocus operation depends on general lighting, subject contrast and detail, and other technical points. In those rare situations where autofocus is not possible, • blinks inside the viewfinder. • Very dark subject Focus manually (page 45). Or for autofocus, focus on another, brighter subject located at the same distance, recompose with the shutter release button lightly pressed, then shoot. You can also use the built-in flash, or an accessory Nikon Speed light.
MANUAL FOCUS Set focus switch to M. If your AF Nikkor lens has an A-M switch, set it to M. 1 through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focus ring until the 2 Look subject appears sharp. For maximum focusing accuracy when using a zoom lens. it is best to focus at the lens' longest focal length setting. Focusing at the shortest focal length setting and then zooming up to the longest focal length setting will magnify any slight imprecision in focusing and could result in unsharp pictures.
SETTING DATEITIME (for F50 0 only) You can imprint date/time-YearlMonthlDay, Day/HourlMinute, MonthlDay/Year, or DaylMonthlYear-Dn your picture. Month indicator Year indicator rPRINT Data imprint indicator Time indicator colon Date/time Year/Month/Day .IUI].]=- SELECT ADJUST • • • Day/Hour/Minute ADJUST button : Push to adjust date/time. 1------1 No imprint display MODE button : Push to select one of the five available displays.
ED SELECT ADJUST • • • g ~g ED SELECT ADJUST o© a Set year. , -t9:r--: -t9~--: Set month. :1 :1 Setting date and time For example, to set March 15, 1994, choose YearlMonthlDay display. (To set date, choose display other than Day/Hour/Minute. With Day/HourlMinute display, only time can be set.) Push SELECT button so year section starts blinking indicating that it can be adjusted. Push ADJUST button to set the year.
r PRINT "-II' ;,-, 4M.,.,.• Imprinted DatelTime ~-, ;, 'jj= ,] SELECT ADJUST ggg • • Imprinting date/time Select your desired display by pushing MODE button and confirm date and time are correctly set. Then fully depress the shutter release button to take picture with imprinted date/time. To confirm whether date/time is imprinted, check to make sure the imprint indicator - blinks for approx. 2 sec., immediately after taking the picture.
Replacing lithium battery for imprinting function 3. Remove used battery. 1. Make sure that film is not loaded, open the camera back. 2. Loosen the silver screw on the inside of the camera back. Remove the battery chamber cover. 4. Insert new battery with "+" terminal facing upward. 5. Replace the battery chamber cover and tighten the screw.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY The thunderbolt symbol (~) inside viewfinder will blink if you need flash to take a picture, for example, in dim light. You can then activate the F50/F50D'S built-in flash and use it. But remember that you can also use flash in bright light to fill in shadows with extra light. This feature, which works with the F50/F50D'S built-in flash or any dedicated Nikon Speed light, is called Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash.
USING BUILT-IN FLASH Notes on using built-in flash • Do not touch the flash when it is firing; normal operation can cause it to heat up. • Never fire the flash more than 20 consecutive times at intervals of 5 sec. or shorter. This may impair flash performance. After each continuous firing, let the flash rest at least 10 minutes before firing again. When you continuously fire the flash , the camera's handgrip may become hot; this is normal.
I- :25 F5.6 Flash shooting distance range ISO film speed Make sure the subject is within the flash shooting distance range and confIrm that the ready-light (~ ) is on. Fully depress the shutter release button to take a shot with flash. After shooting, check the ready-light again . If it blinks for a few seconds after shooting, the light might have been insufficient. ConfIrm shooting distance and, if necessary, move closer to the subject or select a wider aperture. 2 52 ...
Guide for flash shooting distance range in SIMPLE mode (at ISO 100) Using guide number to estimate the maximum shooting distance For outdoor subjects on sunny day 0.6 -1.6m For outdoor subjects on cloudy day or in shadows 0.7 - 2.3m You can also estimate the maximum shooting distance by guide number of built-in flash. Guide number =Maximum shooting distance Lens full aperture For indoor subjects 0.7 - 4.6 m Use the listed range only as a guide for a lens having maximum aperture of f12. 8 or faster.
• In Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, if yo u set the shutter speed at 111 80 ec. or faster, the camera automatically shifts to 111 25 sec. as soon as the built-in flash is acti vated . • In Aperture-Pri ori ty Auto ex posure mode, the shutter speed is fixed at 111 25 sec. fo r fl as h shooting. SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25 or SB-24 users The automatic adjustment functions fo r film speed, aperture and zoom-head pos iti on cannot be used with the F50/F50o camera.
Usable AF Nikkor Lenses with Built-In Flash • Usable non-zoom lenses 3S to 300mm AF Nikkor lens (except AF Micro 200mm f/4D IF-ED, AF 300mm fI2 .S, AF-I 300mm f12.8D IF-ED and AF-S 300mm fI2 .8D IF-ED) • Usable zoom lenses AF 24-S0mm f/3 .3-4.SD* 1 AF 24-120mm f/3 .S-S.6D IF*2 AF 28-70mm f/3.S-4.S * 1 AF 28-70mm f/3.S-4.SD* I AF 28-80mm f/3.S-S.6D* I AF 28-8Smm f/3.S-4.S*3 AF 3S-70mrn f/2 .8*4 AF 3S-70mm f12 .8D*4 AF 3S-70mm f /3.3-4.S AF 3S-80mm f/4-S.6D AF 3S-10Smm f/3.S-4.S IF AF 3S-10Smm f/3.S-4.
ISPEED LIGHT COMPATIBILITY Camera exposure mode P S A M Nikon 8peedlight 88-28, 88-27, 88-26, 88-25, 88-24, 88-23, 88-22 , 88-218*1, 88-20, 88-168 88-140, 88-14, 88-11 (with 8U-2) 88-21A*2, 88-16A*2 TIL auto flash Yes Yes Yes Yes Direct Other flash mode No No Yes Yes Direct TIL auto flash Yes Yes Yes Yes Via 8C-23 Other flash mode No No Yes Yes Via 8C-13 or sync cord with A8-15 TIL auto flash No No No No Other flash mode No No Yes Yes ViaA8-6 Although possible with 58-2
MISCELLANEOUS This section is for both SIMPLE and ADVANCED modes.
LENSES The Nikon F501F50o is designed for autofocus photography with AF Nikkor lenses (except AF-Nikkor lenses made specifically for the Nikon F3AF camera). To take full advantage of the F501F50o camera's features, you should use AF Nikkor lenses. However, the lenses listed on right can be used under the following conditions: When an AF-S, AF-I or AI-P Nikkor lens is used: • Set the focus switch to M and focus by rotating the lens focusing ring*.
Nikkor lens compatibility Focusing Exposure mode Lenses Autofocus Manual P S A M AF Nikkor (except AF-S Nikkor/AF-1Nikkorl AF-Nikkor for F3AF) 0 0 0 0 0 0 AF-S Nikkor/ AF-1Nikkor/ AI-P Nikkor X 0 '2 0 0 0 0 AI- or AI -S type Nikkor (including AI -modified Nikkor) I Reflex Nikkorl Series E ' 1 X 0 '2 X X X 0 '4 Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 (not available in EU countries) X 0 X X X 0 '4 Teleconverters (except TC-16/TC-16A) X 0 '3 X X X 0 '4 Bellows Foc using Attachment P
CAMERA CARE TIPS 1. Do not touch the camera's reflex mirror or focusing screen. Remove dust with a blower brush. 2. Do not touch the shutter curtains. 5. Clean glass surfaces, such as the lens or the eyepiece, with a blower brush; do not use lens tissue, silicon type eyeglass tissue, etc. To remove dirt and smudges, use soft cotton moistened with denatured alcohol and wipe surfaces in a spiral motion from centre to periphery. Do not leave traces. 60 3. Do not touch the DX contacts.
6.Do not lubricate the camera. 7.Do not leave the camera in an excessively hot place. 10. If the camera malfunctions, take it immediately to an authorised Nikon dealer or service centre. 11 . Store the camera in a cool, dry place away from naphthalene or camphor (moth repellent). In a humid environment, store the camera inside a vinyl bag with a desiccant to keep out dust, moisture and salt. Note, however, that storing leather cases in vinyl bags may cause the leather to deteriorate. 8.
NOTES ON BATTERIES 1. Keep batteries out of children's reach . If someone accidentally swallows a battery, call a doctor immediately. 2. Do not disassemble, short circuit or heat batteries. Do not charge batteries. 3. If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery. 5. When replacing a battery, be sure to use a fresh battery. 6. Do not throw used batteries into fire. 7. If the battery chamber is contaminated by battery leakage, take the camera to an authorised Nikon dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS Type of camera Picture format Lens mount Lens Operation mode Focus modes Autofocus mode Integral-motor autofocus 35mm single-lens reflex 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) Nikon F mount AF Nikkor lenses (except AFNikkor SOmm fl2.S, ED 200mm f/3.
Shutter speedl aperture adjustment Pressing the adjust button changes shutter speed or aperture in 1/ 2 step; holding down the adjust button rapidly changes shutter speed or aperture in one step Available by pressing the AE-L Auto exposure button while the exposure meter is lock on Exposure Possible in ADVANCED mode compensation within ±5 EV range in 1/2 steps Exposure metering Matrix Metering (for Programmed Auto, Shutter-Priority Auto, and Aperture-Priority Auto exposure modes) ; Centre-Weighted Metering
Film speed range ISO 25 to 5000 for DX-coded films; ISO 6 to 6400 for non-DXcoded fi lms (for ADVANCED mode) Film speed setting Auto for DX-coded films; manual setting for non-OX-coded films (for ADVANCED mode) Film loading Film automatically advances to frame one when camera back is closed Frame counter Accumulative type (counts down during film rewind); displayed on the LCD panel Film advance Film automatically advances one frame at approx. 1 sec.
Number of 24-exposure (36-exposure) film rolls per fresh battery> at 20'C at -1 O'C Without flash 100 (80) 40 (30) With flash for half of all exposures 20 (15) 13 (10) • For autofocus operation with AF Zoom Nikkor 35-80mm f/4f/5.6 0 lens covering the full range from infinity to the closest distance and back to Infinity before each shot, at 1/125 sec., or faster shutter speed Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight (without battery inside camera body) Optional viewing accessory 66 F50: Approx.
ABOUT THE F50/F50D METERING SYSTEM The Nikon F501F50D has two types of exposure metering systems-Matrix Metering and CentreWeighted Metering. o Matrix Metering Centre-Weighted Metering With D-type AF Nikkor lenses including AF-S/AF-J Nikkor: When you set a Program, or Shutter-Priority Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode, 3D Matrix Metering automatically activates.
LCD PANEUVIEWFINDER INDICATIONS I LCD panel Blinking Symbol Viewfinder Blinking Symbol Err Err Can be released Locked Battery is just about exhausted . Turn the power off and replace battery with new one. .:.- ,- ,- Locked a) Film is not correctly positioned . Reload film. b) Battery is exhausted during film rewind. Turn the power off and replace battery with new one. .:.- ,- ,- Locked Non-OX-coded film or film with unacceptable OX code is loaded.
I Blinking LCD panel Symbol Viewfinder Blinking Symbol • Shutter Cause and Remedy Locked Autofocus is impossible with the subject. Set focus mode switch to M to focus manually by rotating the lens focusing ring. (in P I S I A) HI H: Can be released Overexposure may occur. Lo Lo Can be released Underexposure may occur. Can be released Automatically selected shutter speed is too slow and picture blur may occur.
I LCD panel Blinking Symbol Viewfinder Blinking Symbol ~ Err • TTL (after flash shooting) ,- C ,- ,- Shutter Locked Light might be insufficient. Confirm shooting distance and , if necessary, move closer to the subject or select a wider aperture. Locked Speed light attached is not set at TIL. Set the Speedlight's flash mode to TIL. Or, use AperturePriority Auto or Manual exposure mode.
In certain cases, due to static electricity or poorly loaded batteries, the camera's microcomputer may tum the camera off, even with fresh properly installed battery. For the same reason, film may not advanced properly. In each of these cases, to resume operation, simply tum the power OFF, then tum ON again, or remove battery and install it again.
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SHORTCUT TO GREAT PICTURES Nikon F50/F50o SHOOTING IN SIMPLE MODE Read this Instruction Sheet to learn how to use your F50/F50o camera in the SIMPLE mode. For additional information about how to operate your F50/F50o, please also read the F50/F50o Instruction Manual booklet, after you have become familiar with the SIMPLE mode.
I CAMERA SETTINGS Set lens aperture to minimum setting (f/ 22 , f/ 32 , etc .) and lock the lens aperture . I Set focus switch to AF position . Set selector dial to SIMPLE. TAKING A PICTURE-FOR AGENERAL SUBJECT Confirm the LCD panel shows ri, indicating the General Purpose Program. Look through the viewfinder at the subject you wish to photograph, and lightly press the shutter release button; this activates the autofocus operation and the light meter operation. Confirm the .
I WHILE YOUIRE TAKING PICTURES r If a stationary Using the Built-In Flash The flash can be used when the subject is within 0.6m to 3m when using a film with ISO 100 and the AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-80 mm (/4-(/5.60 lens. subject starts to move Remove your finger from the shutter release button and lightly press again to restart autofocus. If ~ blinks inside the viewfinder, use the built-in flash . Press the flash lock release button.