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FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon F50/F50D 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 F50/F50D comes with SHOOTING IN SIMPLE MODE—SHORTCUT TO GREAT PICTURES, a concise, pocketable guide that explains the easiest way to use the F50/F50D.

CONTENTS
FOREWORD.....................................................................	2
GEHING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA...............................	4-5
BEFORE SHOOTING.....................................	6-12
MOUNTING LENS..........................................................	7-8
INSTALLING BAHERY........................................................	9
LOADING FILM...........................................................	10-11
SEHING CAMERA TO AUTOFOCUS MODE.......................	12
SHOOTING IN ADVANCED MODE........	13-30
AVAILABLE EXPOSURE MODES..................................	14-15
PROGRAM SELECTION GUIDE....................................	16-18
OPERATION IN PROGRAMMED AUTO
EXPOSURE MODE...................................................	19-25
OPERATION IN OTHER EXPOSURE MODES................	26-29
RESET FUNCTION...........................................................	30
OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS.............................	31-37
MEMORY SEHING FUNCTION....................................	32-33
AF MODE SELECTION.....................................................	34
ISO CONFIRMATION/SEHING.........................................	35
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION.....................................	36-37
OTHER CONTROLS.....................................	38-49
SELF-TIMER OPERATION................................................	39
LONG TIME EXPOSURE AT “TIME” SEHING.....................	40
TO SHOOT AN OFF-CENTRE SUBJECT.............................	41

USING AE-L BUnON...................................................	42-43
CASES WHERE AUTOFOCUS IS NOT
ACCEPTABLE...............................................................	44
MANUAL FOCUS............................................................	45
IMPRINTING DATE/TIME (for F50 D only)..................	46-49
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY............................	50-56
USING BUILT-IN FLASH..............................................	51-55
SPEEDLIGHT COMPATIBILITY.........................................	56
MISCELLANEOUS........................................	57-71
LENSES......................................................................	58-59
CAMERA CARE TIPS..................................................	60-61
NOTES ON BAHERIES.....................................................	62
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................	63-66
ABOUT F50/F50D METERING SYSTEM............................	67
LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS.....................	68-70

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Learn the parts of your camera.

LCD panel

Self-timer button

Set/adjust buttons

Shutter release button: Press lightly to activate exposure meter and start AF operation; fully depress to release shutter and take picture.

Menu button

Minimum aperture lock: Slide lever to lock position

Eyepiece cover DK-5: Attach to viewfinder eyepiece to ward off stray light when using the self-timer.

Accessory shoe: For Nikon dedicated Speedlights.

Power switch: Set to OFF when not using your camera.

SIMPLE/ADVANCED dial

Flash lock release

Self-timer LED

Lens mounting index

Lens release button

Focus switch

Focusing ring: Do not turn when the focus switch is set at AF. (For manual focusing, see page 45).

(Optional lens illustrated:

AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-80mm f/4-f/5.6 D)

AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock) button: See pages 42 to 43 for Auto Exposure Lock.

Camera back

Viewfinder eyepiece

Fiim cartridge confirmation window

Camera strap	A
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Camera back
iock reiease
Rewind button		A
Tripod socket
Battery chamber cover

Battery chamber cover iock reiease

Learn how to hold your camera

• 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.

• To hold the camera steady, lean on or against something strong and stable.

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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.

CThis section is for both SIMPLE and ADVANCED modes. )

MOUNTING LENS

Remove the camera body cap caps.and the front and rear lens

2Position 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.

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With a non-CPU lens

When the camera is powered on with a nonCPU lens, Err and S blink in the LCD panel and E r r blinks inside viewfinder. For using a non-CPU lens, see page 58.

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Usable Lenses	When mounting lens—
Use CPU lenses (AF Nikkor lenses and AF-S/AF-I/	• Avoid direct sunlight.
Al-P lenses). Other Nikon and Nikkor lenses (non-	• Make sure the camera's power is off.
CPU lenses) can be mounted, but you have to use	• Do not touch the lens release button.
an external exposure meter, and the only usable
exposure mode is Manual. (See page 58).

AF-S/AF-I/AI-P lenses are for manual focus only.

3Turn the lens aperture ring to its minimum aperture (the largest f- number, 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 i blink in the LCD panel and Err blinks inside viewfinder. With the F50/F50D, all aperture setting operations are performed with the

camera's set/adjust buttons. Do not move the lens aperture ring once it is set to its smallest aperture (largest f-number).

INSTALLING BAHERY

IMake sure the camera’s power is off, then slide the lock release on the battery chamber

cover to open the chamber.

2Insert a 6V lithium pack with “+” and ends positioned as

shown on the inside of the cover. Close the cover by pushing until it clicks.

»Use 6V lithium battery pack (2CR5 or DL245 type). •See page 62 for “NOTES ON BATTERIES”.

3Switch the power ON. Check the LCD panel to see if the

frame counter shows "E" or the frame number appears and no battery mark or '=') appears.

I f b l i n k s ; Battery is nearing exhaustion. Have a fresh one ready.

If Err and '=' blink: Battery is almost exhausted. Switch power OFF and replace battery with fresh one.

If no indication appears on the LCD panel: Battery is completely exhausted or improperly installed. Change the battery.

LOADING FILM

back.

•To avoid fogging film (especially high-ISO film), do not load/unload film in direct sunlight.

* Usable film speed range for DX-coded film is ISO 25 to 5000.

»Opening/closing the camera back resets the frame counter to “E”.

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Make sure the film is properly positioned with no slack and the film	Gently close the camera back
perforations engage the sprockets. (See illustration.)	until the lock release snaps
	closed.
	Film5 automatically advances to
	frame #1.
	• If the frame counter still shows E
	(i.e., if the film does not advance
	to frame #1), with or without
	blinking Err and 0, the film is
	incorrectly positioned. Reload
	film.

•You can confirm the film speed of installed DXcoded film. See page 35.

•With a non-DX-coded film, film speed must be set manually. See page 35.

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SEHING CAMERA TO AUTOFOCUS MODE

Autofocus should be used for most picture-taking situations, including 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.

Regarding the F50/F50D’S autofocus

feature

Your F50/F50D is factory-set to Single Servo AF operation. This means that once your subject is in focus, focus remains locked as long as the shutter release button is lightly pressed. You can recompose the picture, and the subject will remain in focus, provided you maintain the same subject-to-camera distance. (See page 41 for details.) If the subject moves, take your finger off the shutter release button, then lightly press it again to restart autofocus operation.

• In the ADVANCED mode, in addition to Single Servo AF, you can choose Continuous Servo AF which keeps autofocus operation going continuously as long as you keep lightly pressing the shutter release button. (For details, see page 34.) Use Continuous Servo AF for sports and other action photography.

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SHOOTING IN

ADVANCED MODE

This section shows you how to set your desired Program or exposure mode.

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This section is for ADVANCED mode only.

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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

In addition to the four Programs ¡k,in SIMPLE mode— General-Purpose SS, Landscape Portrait S and Close-Up —four more Programs are available in ADVANCED mode: Sport Silhouette H, Night Scene 11 and Motion Effect

The F50/E50D camera’s microcomputer automatically chooses the combination of shutter speed and aperture for a correct exposure.

For features and sample pictures of each Program, see pages 16 to 18.

Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

You manually set the shutter speed and the camera sets the matching lens aperture. To freeze action, use a high shutter speed; to create motion effects, choose a low shutter speed. For more information on ShutterPriority Auto, see pages 26 to 29.

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Aperture-Priority Auto 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.

,Metering System n * , i ,

Thé Programmed, Aperture-Priority and Shutter-^

1 Priority Auto Expos,jùre modes;e|nploy eiifjer 3D, ' jMktrix,'i\iletering or Advanced MatHk|Metefirig, i’ ||

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Manual Exposure Mode

You select both the shutter speed and aperture. This mode lets you experiment with and produce different creative effects (e.g., intentional blur, intentional underor overexposure). For more information on Manual Exposure Mode, see pages 26 to 29.

In Manual exposiire mpde, Centre-Weighted i metering is.dsed. iFor»details about^this meteririg ^ i system, see page.67. ,

PROGRAM SELECTION GUIDE

'■'yj'“' General-Purpose	Landscape Program
ll!i Program	liliili
Suitable for most situations. Use	Use this Program whenever you're
this program if you are not sure	making a picture of a distant scene.
which program is right for your	Don't use flash—the scene may be

subject, or for shooting a variety of too far. subjects without switching

programs.

Portrait Program

Use this Program whenever you are taking pictures of people. It creates an artistically blurred background to accentuate your main subject.

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Close-Up Program

Use this Program when you are taking pictures up close—a flower, an ornamental detail, a butterfly, or if you are copying a picture.

#Sport Program

Use to freeze action. Recommend­ ed for use with Continuous Servo AF (page 34). Do not use flash because it restricts the available shutter speed.

ii"-r,' Silhouette Program

Effective only when the back­ ground is bright and the subject is in shadow or comparatively dark. The result is dramatic with a wideangle lens-28mm or wider— although a telephoto can also be used. Excellent for sunsets or pictures of people against the sky. Do not use flash.

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'' Night Scene Program

Use this Program in the evening 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 lighting in the scene, including the foreground subject which is illuminated by the flash, and the background.

" ' I. Motion Effect Program

Use this Program to express movement. Stationary subjects will come out in sharp images and moving subjects in blurred images. Also suitable for when your subject is moving and you are following along with your camera in a panning motion. The subject will come out relatively sharp, with the background becoming a blurred streak of colors and shades.

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OPERATION IN PROGRAMMED AUTO EXPOSURE MODE

1 Switch power ON and set the camera dial to -L ADVANCED. The LCD shows the last selected

exposure mode/Program. (The original 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.

2 Press the menu button 0 to access the exposure mode menu, then press the button above P(|).

With the Exposure Menu, pressing the menu button activates the Optionai-Function Menu (see page 31). To return the LCD to the Exposure Menu, press the menu button again.

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(Example: Setting Close-Up Program)

3The Program menu contains eight Programs in three screens. Pressing the button above O or O

moves the menu to the following or previous screen. Select and set the desired Program by pressing the button above it.

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For example, set to Close-Up Program: a. Press the button above O.

b. Press the button above iB. Close-Up Program is now set.

If indications on the LCD panel disappear, lightly press the shutter release button to reactivate them.

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yj Look through the viewfinder and position the focus brackets on your	Lightly press the shutter
subject.	release button to activate
	5autofocus operation and the
	exposure meter.

fp	-à	. If blinks in the	1
		LCD panel
o_____		\1The shutter speed set on
	n'	the camera is slow and
		may cause picture blur.
V		See page 23.
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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.

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6 Confirm that • (in-focus indicator), the shutter speed (from 1/2000 to 30 sec.) and an aperture (number with F) appear below the viewfinder screen.

7 Fully depress the shutter release button to take the picture. The film will automatically advance

by one frame.

Shutter speed indication w i t h o u t ’ "should be read as a reciprocal fraction, i.e., "15" stands for 1/15 second, "15’ ’" for 15 seconds.

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Viewfinder Information

0 _ j.; I _ p p ¿1 H I blinks—Overexposure possible
^1 1^	Use a filter such as the Nikon ND filter.

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i. o blinks—Underexposure possible

Use built-in flash or accessory Nikon Speedlight.

V blinks—Flash recommended

Not enough light. Use built-in flash or accessory Nikon Speedlight.

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Shutter speed indication blinks inside viewfinder (and blinks in the LCD panel)—Picture blur possible

The automatically selected shutter speed is slow and picture blur may occur due to camera shake. To reduce the possibility of blur, hold camera very steady, use a tripod or use the built-in flash or an accessory Nikon Speedlight.

• blinks—Unacceptable autofocus condition

Subject characteristics do not allow autofocus operation. Set focus switch to M and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image in the viewfinder appears clear and sharp. (See page 45 for manual focusing.)

For Err indication, see pages 68 to 70.

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Using Built-In Flash

Use the built-in flash not only when the ready-light blinks, but also when your subject is in shadow or backlit.

See pages 51 to 55.

//AUIO Rewind

When the film reaches the end of the roll, auto rewind begins. During rewinding, O and li blink in the LCD panel. After rewind automatically stops, frame counter shows E and 0 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. In this case, replace battery with a fresh one, or wait for the temperature to rise and then press the rewind button.

J	To rewind film at mid-roll: Press the rewind button on the	J
	V camera bottom.

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To change a combination of shutter speed/aperture
In the General-Puqtose Program, you can change the combination of
shutter speed/aperture by pressing the button above T or A. Press
the button above ▼ for faster shutter speed/wider aperture (smaller
f-number); press the button above A for slower shutter speed/
smaller aperture (larger f-number). Pressing and holding the button
down changes the shutter speed/aperture combination rapidly. P*
appears in the LCD panel and appears inside the viewfinder,
indicating the change in shutter speed/aperture.
• The original shutter speed/aperture combination for General­
Purpose Program is recalled when the LCD indication
automatically switches off, when you turn the camera power off,	J
when you switch to SIMPLE mode or when you use flash.

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OPERATION IN OTHER EXPOSURE MODES

Switch camera on and set the dial to ADVANCED. The LCD shows the previously
1 selected exposure mode/Program. (The original factory setting is for General­
Purpose Program.)
• Step 2 explains how to set an exposure mode. If the present exposure mode is what you
want, skip step 2.	i]
Press the menu button to activate the Exposure Mode Menu. To set the exposure
2 mode, press the button above the desired indication.
• With the Exposure Mode Menu, pressing the menu button activates the Optional­
Function Menu (see page 31). To return the LCD to the Exposure Mode Menu, press
the menu button again.	(up) or T
To adjust the shutter speed and/or aperture, press the button above ▲

3 (down) indication.

4Look through the viewfinder and position the focus brackets ( [ ] ) on the main subject. Lightly press the shutter release button to activate autofocus operation and

the exposure meter. Confirm that the in-focus indicator • appears in the viewfinder.

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Shutter-Priority Auto

To change shutter speed rapidly, hold the button down.

Aperture-Priority Auto

To change aperture rapidly, hold the button down.

Manual

To change shutter speed/aperture rapidly, hold the button down.