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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

The following chart lists available modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as a
G- or D-type lens is attached.

Exposure

AF-Assist

Flexible Exposure

Auto

Exposure

Multiple

mode

Illuminator

Program compensation

Bracketing

exposure

—

: Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-

Subject Priority

: Dynamic AF Mode

: Single Area Mode

* Single frame with use of built-in

Speedlight.

: Available

: Automatically set when the exposure

mode is selected. (Other mode also
selectable.)

—: Unavailable

Exposure

Metering Film

advance

Focus mode

mode

system

mode

Matrix

Single frame

Matrix

Single frame

Matrix

Single frame

Matrix

Single frame

(Centre)

Matrix

Continuous*

Matrix

Single frame

Matrix

Single frame

Matrix

Single frame

Matrix

Single frame

Centre Partial

Single frame

Available Mode Combinations

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Summary of Contents for F55

Page 1: ...En INSTRUCTION MANUAL En F55 E 03 4 15 7 51 PM Page 1 http www mynikon com pl ...

Page 2: ...viced by an authorised dealer or service centre at least once every two years Using your camera correctly The Nikon F55 F55D s performance has been optimised for use with Nikon brand accessories Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon s criteria for specifications and nonconforming accessories could damage the F55 F55D s components Nikon cannot guarantee the F55 F55D s performan...

Page 3: ...52 Contents EXPOSURE MODE 53 62 Auto Multi Program 54 55 Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode 56 57 Aperture Priority Auto Exposure Mode 58 59 Manual Exposure Mode 60 61 Long Time Exposure 62 ADVANCED OPERATION 63 70 Exposure Compensation 64 65 Auto Exposure Bracketing 66 68 Multiple Exposure 69 70 OTHER FUNCTIONS 71 74 Film Rewind 72 Dioptre Adjustment Viewfinder Accessories 73 Available Mode Comb...

Page 4: ...ilm confirmation window P 21 Self timer P 42 AF Assist Illuminator P 50 Red Eye Reduction lamp P 79 Viewfinder eyepiece Aperture P 61 Exposure Compensation button P 64 Film rewind button P 72 Data Back F55D only P 22 44 Rubber eyecup P 73 Nomenclature Self timer button P 42 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 F55D only Data imprint LCD buttons 1 Date time LCD 2 Year indicator 3 MODE button Push to select one of five av...

Page 5: ...ronic analogue exposure P 61 Exposure Compensation value display P 64 Focus indicator P 31 46 Shutter speed Exposure Compensation P 64 Auto Exposure Bracketing P 66 Focus area P 48 The illustrations are fully labelled for your reference LCD Panel Viewfinder Display Focus area P 48 NOTE About LCD The LCD panel and viewfinder displays tend to turn darker at high temperatures and have slower response...

Page 6: ...on of a moving subject or blur the subject A Aperture Priority Auto P 58 You set the desired aperture and the camera selects the correct shutter speed Lets you determine depth of the in focus area M Manual P 60 Shutter speed and aperture are set manually Suitable for taking photographs with unique effects a AUTO mode P 28 Camera automatically controls all the exposure settings Suitable for taking ...

Page 7: ...ed in the LCD panel 4Set the focus mode selector to AF autofocus page 26 and the exposure mode dial to a AUTO mode page 28 5Hold the camera properly compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button page 30 6Confirm focus indicator appears without blinking and slowly depress the shutter release button page 32 7Film starts to rewind automatically when it reaches the end of the ...

Page 8: ...ection introduces the various operations necessary before you start shooting Install batteries and check battery power Mount lens Load film Set date and time F55D only About shutter release button F55 E 03 4 15 7 51 PM Page 14 ...

Page 9: ...n the LCD panel and viewfinder Shutter speed and aperture ƒ when lens is not attached indications in the LCD panel automatically turn off 5 sec after releasing your finger from the shutter release button All indications in the viewfinder turn off See page 24 for information on the shutter release button Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Use two CR2 type 3V lithium batteries NOTE Storing ba...

Page 10: ...s in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released Mount Lens Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body NOTE Non CPU Nikkor lens When a non CPU Nikkor lens is attached and the power switch is turned on ƒ blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter cannot be released except in Manual exposure mode See page 90 for a non CPU lens When camera is left ...

Page 11: ... film leader Load Film Turn the power switch on and load DX coded film With DX coded film film speed will be set automatically ISO 25 5000 When the camera back is closed the film automatically advances and the number of available exposures is displayed in the LCD panel DX coded film With DX coded film film speed will be set automatically between ISO 25 to ISO 5000 Film speed is set to ISO 100 with...

Page 12: ... power Replace the battery making sure to set correct date time after changing battery 1Open camera back remove the battery chamber cover for imprinting by removing the screw using a screwdriver Changing battery for imprinting 2Remove the used battery and insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with side facing up Attach the battery chamber cover by reinserting the screw NOTE Storing batteries Keep...

Page 13: ... button 2Fully depress the shutter release button NOTE Camera shake Pressing the shutter release button abruptly can result in picture blur Make sure to press the shutter release button slowly Automatically set when a AUTO mode is selected Before pressing Lightly pressing Lightly pressing Fully depressing When the focus mode selector is set to AF autofocus camera starts to focus on the subject whe...

Page 14: ...ng it unnecessary to switch the focus area Situations where autofocus may not work as expected Low contrast scenes For example where the subject is wearing clothing the same colour as a wall or other background Patterned subject or scene For example building windows Scenes with pronounced differences in brightness within the focus brackets For example when the sun is in the background and the main...

Page 15: ...e automatically depending on the subject s brightness allowing you to freely take pictures concentrating only on the shutter release opportunity Use this mode to take portraits The background is blurred to accentuate your main subject Use this mode to take pictures of distant scenes The overall landscape will be sharply focused This mode is also suitable for capturing nighttime or twilight scenes ...

Page 16: ...d the built in Speedlight automatically pops up in a or Vari Program except in d or g See page 40 for details Check points Dioptre adjustment page 73 enables you to see more clearly through the viewfinder To take a picture of a subject outside the focus area shift the focus area page 48 or use focus lock page 52 In situations where autofocus may not work as expected see page 27 When shutter releas...

Page 17: ...counter shows blinking E in the LCD panel E appears without blinking when the exposure meter is off Make sure the film is completely rewound E is blinking in the LCD panel open the camera back away from sunlight and remove the film cartridge Check points If any other warning indications appear see page 103 For mid roll rewind see page 72 After the shutter is released the film automatically advance...

Page 18: ...ightness is detected at the central areas including three focus areas in the viewfinder With the F55 F55D Matrix Metering is automatically selected when the exposure mode is set to other than Manual and Centre Partial Metering is selected with Manual exposure mode Exposure Light from the subject passes through the lens and exposes the film Light reaching the film is controlled by the shutter speed...

Page 19: ...page 84 s Portrait mode Use this mode whenever you are taking pictures of people It creates a blurred background to accentuate your main subject 85mm to 200mm telephoto lenses with large maximum apertures are recommended Distancing the main subject and the background emphasises the effect d Landscape mode Use this mode whenever you re taking a picture of a distant scene The overall picture whether...

Page 20: ...ter speed suitable for stop action photography In Sports Continuous mode Continuous Servo AF page 46 is automatically activated and the camera continues to focus on the subject without Focus lock page 52 Also the shutter is released repeatedly as long as the shutter release button is fully depressed Built in Speedlight does not fire even when the subject is dark or backlit 80mm to 300mm telephoto ...

Page 21: ...n flash photography using the built in Speedlight the flash may not reach the peripheral area and may result in a dark picture Using CPU Nikkor lenses such as a G or D type Nikkor lens enables use of Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Analysing the brightness and contrast level derived from Matrix Metering the Matrix Balanced Fill Flash ensures proper exposure of the main subject and background while prov...

Page 22: ...ture focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button and fully depress the shutter release button Self timer shooting cannot be performed unless the camera s shutter can be released i e when subject cannot be brought into focus with autofocus Once the self timer is activated the shutter will release in 10 seconds The self timer lamp will blink for 8 sec and then illuminate for 2 sec before th...

Page 23: ...th Day Day Hour Minute No imprint The data displayed on the data imprint LCD will be imprinted on the picture Select no imprint to cancel data imprint Compatible film speeds for data imprinting are ISO32 3200 Day Month Year Month Day Year Data imprint indicator blinks for approx two to three sec immediately after the shutter is released when film is loaded QUARTZ DATE Imprinted date time The illus...

Page 24: ...s selected Continuous Servo AF is automatically activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject Manual focus Set the focus mode selector to M Look through the viewfinder and rotate the lens focusing ring until the image appears sharp on the clear matte field in the viewfinder The shutter can be released whether or not the subject is in focus and regardless of the focus indicator statu...

Page 25: ...Priority is automatically selected Dynamic AF Mode Focus is obtained at the selected focus area and focusing is locked as long as the shutter release button is lightly pressed once it is achieved If the subject moves from the selected focus area the camera automatically focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus areas When f Close Up mode is selected Dynamic AF Mode and centr...

Page 26: ...urn on in d or g Focal length of the usable AF Nikkor lens is 24 200mm The distance range of the AF Assist Illuminator is approx 0 5 3m Autofocus using the camera s AF Assist Illuminator cannot be performed due to vignetting with some lenses at a shooting distance less than 1m page 51 Even when the optional Speedlight with AF Assist Illuminator is attached the camera s Illuminator turns on page 94...

Page 27: ...us and the focus is locked as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed Focus lock cannot be used in g Focus is not locked with a moving subject To lock focus on a stationary subject which has been moving remove your finger from the shutter release button and lightly press the shutter release button again 2Confirm focus indicator compose while lightly pressing the shutter release ...

Page 28: ...tiple Exposure page 69 or Slow Sync flash page 78 for more flexible shooting In Auto Multi Program however the built in Speedlight does not pop up automatically with a dark or backlit subject 2Compose picture confirm focus indicator and shoot When the subject is too dark or too bright one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD panel HI Use ND filter optional Lo ...

Page 29: ...ue exposure display in the viewfinder HI Select higher shutter speed If the warning indication still remains on use an ND filter optional Lo Select slower shutter speed If the warning indication still remains on use the Speedlight When the Speedlight is used fastest shutter speed is limited to 1 90 sec If the subject is too dark or backlit the flash recommended indication ﬁ blinks in the viewfinde...

Page 30: ...dicator and shoot When the subject is too dark or too bright one of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD panel Over or underexposure value is indicated with the electronic analogue exposure display in the viewfinder HI Select smaller aperture larger f number If the warning indication remains on use an ND filter optional Lo Select larger aperture smaller f number ...

Page 31: ...locks 2Set the shutter speed and aperture while checking the electronic analogue exposure display in the viewfinder Set the shutter speed Time and 30 1 2000 sec by rotating the Command Dial and aperture minimum to maximum by rotating the Command Dial while pressing the Q aperture button The electronic analogue display in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the selected exposure shutter...

Page 32: ...shutter speed indication to 2Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the Q aperture button to set the aperture 3Compose picture focus and shoot Depressing the shutter release button once opens the shutter and the self timer lamp flickers slightly during Long Time Time exposure and other indications such as aperture are displayed in the LCD panel but all the indications turn off in the viewfinder Pr...

Page 33: ...No compensation 0 5 EV compensation 0 5 EV compensation Over 1 0 EV compensation Under 1 0 EV compensation NOTE Setting Exposure Compensation Normally you should compensate exposure to the side when the background is brighter than your main subject or to the side when the background is darker 2Compose picture confirm focus indicator and shoot To cancel Exposure Compensation rotate the Command Dial...

Page 34: ...as follows When the bracketing value is set and while the exposure meter is on z appears and blinks in the LCD panel and and electronic analogue exposure display blink in the viewfinder Bracketing value can be confirmed by pressing the button Each time the shutter release button is depressed correct EV under EV and over EV exposure are performed in that order while the blinking electronic analogue...

Page 35: ...ERATION Multiple Exposure consists of two or more exposures of one or more subjects in the same frame Multiple Exposure can be set in P S A and M exposure modes 1Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the multiple exposure button so Z appears in the LCD panel The display changes as follows 2Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the button to set the necessary Exposure Compensation Cancel no displ...

Page 36: ...in multiple exposure Exposure Compensation is necessary depending on the number of exposures in multiple exposure since more than one image is exposed in the same frame Number of exposures Compensation value Two 1 0 EV Three 1 5 EV Four 2 0 EV Eight or nine 3 0 EV Check points Multiple Exposure cannot be performed in the a or Vari Program Multiple Exposure and Auto Exposure Bracketing page 66 cann...

Page 37: ... again Dioptre Adjustment Viewfinder Accessories The F55 F55D enables near or far sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece dioptre to suit their vision Viewfinder accessories such as an eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens can also be attached Dioptre adjustment Remove the rubber eyecup and slide the dioptre adjustment lever while looking through the viewfinder until the focus brackets or ...

Page 38: ... h R R P R R R R R S R R R R A R R R R M R R R Å Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Í Dynamic AF Mode Î Single Area Mode Single frame with use of built in Speedlight R Available Automatically set when the exposure mode is selected Other mode also selectable Unavailable Exposure Metering Film advance Focus mode mode system mode AF MF Å Í Î a Matrix Single frame R R s Matrix Single frame ...

Page 39: ...ilt in Speedlight and page 78 for the flash sync modes Matrix Balanced Fill Flash is automatically set in a Vari Program P S or A exposure mode In this flash mode a well balanced exposure of the main subject subject in focus and the background is achieved based on the brightness sensed by the Matrix Metering Ready light When using the built in Speedlight or an optional Speedlight p 91 the ready li...

Page 40: ...et when the built in Speedlight is in the up position Set the Flash Cancel before lightly pressing the shutter release button If d or g is set when the built in Speedlight is in the up position flash is automatically cancelled NOTE Flash Sync Modes In Front Curtain Sync shutter speed shifts automatically to 1 90 sec when the shutter speed is set to faster than 1 90 sec in S or M exposure mode When...

Page 41: ...elled Matrix Balanced Fill Flash is selected in exposure modes other than M and Standard TTL Flash is selected for M exposure mode See page 76 for details See the table on pages 82 83 and 84 for shutter speed and aperture available sync mode in each exposure mode In P S A or M exposure mode selected flash sync mode remains once it is set To change the flash sync mode rotate the Command Dial while ...

Page 42: ...the focus distance aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again When the subject is dark the AF Assist Illuminator automatically turns on to guide autofocus See page 50 for details Using Built In Speedlight continued 3Confirm ﬁ appears in the viewfinder make sure the subject is within the flash shooting distance range and shoot Available shutter speed and aperture in each exposure mod...

Page 43: ...r focal length and at 35mm 1 5m or longer shooting distance AF 28mm f 1 4 2m or longer shooting distance AF S 28 70mm f 2 8 ED 70mm focal length AF 28 70mm f 3 5 4 5 AF 28 80mm f 3 3 5 6G At 28mm 1m or longer shooting distance AF 28 80mm f 3 5 5 6 At 28mm 1 5m or longer shooting distance AF 28 100mm f 3 5 5 6G 35mm or longer focal length and at 35mm 1m or longer shooting distance AF 28 105mm f 3 5...

Page 44: ...bject on which the lens is focused It varies according to shooting distance focal length and above all aperture Smaller apertures larger f numbers will produce a deeper depth of field where the background and foreground become sharper larger apertures smaller f numbers will produce a shallower depth of field where the background becomes blurred Similarly shorter shooting distance or longer focal l...

Page 45: ...kor Series E AI modified Nikkor R 8 R R 10 Medical Nikkor R R R 11 120mm f 4 Reflex Nikkor R R 10 PC Nikkor R 5 R R 10 AI S or AI type R 7 R R 10 Teleconverters Bellows Focusing R 7 R R 10 Attachment PB 6 12 Auto Extension Rings PK 11A PK 12 R 7 R R 10 PK 13 and PN 11 CPU Nikkor 2 Non CPU Nikkor 9 1 Metering system automatically switches to Centre Partial Metering when the exposure mode is set to ...

Page 46: ...f 2 8 No 851001 906200 Old type PC 35mm f 3 5 Old type Reflex 1000mm f 6 3 Reflex 1000mm f 11 No 142361 143000 Reflex 2000mm f 11 No 200111 200310 Usable Optional Speedlights Usable optional Speedlights and available flash modes are listed in the following table Available modes are listed assuming a CPU lens is attached Flash mode Non TTL Manual Speedlight Auto Flash Flash SB 80DX SB 30 SB 28 SB 2...

Page 47: ...posure mode the shutter speed is automatically set to 1 90 sec when a shutter speed faster than 1 90 sec is selected ﬁ appears in the viewfinder when the optional Speedlight is fully charged when the camera meter is on NOTE Standby function of optional Speedlight Make sure to cancel the standby mode of the optional Speedlight NOTE Flash mode with optional Speedlight Only A Non TTL Auto Flash and M...

Page 48: ...nd the exposure mode dial is set to a Vari Program P or S Programmed Flash is performed camera aperture is automatically controlled according to the film speed When an optional Speedlight is attached and the camera power switch is turned on the camera automatically selects the aperture according to the film speed Set the aperture on the Speedlight according to the aperture indicated on the camera ...

Page 49: ...4 when Slow Sync is set on the camera body in h Slow Sync Flash is not performed and the shutter speed is automatically set to 1 90 sec Use the optional Accessory Shoe Adaptor AS 15 to use the sync terminal NOTE When optional Speedlight is attached Turn on the optional Speedlight power switch or set the built in Speedlight to Flash Cancel mode so the built in Speedlight won t pop up automatically ...

Page 50: ...actor need not be considered except for the R60 filter Compensate exposure 1 EV when using the R60 Note that when special filters available from manufacturers other than Nikon are used autofocus or the electronic rangefinder may not operate properly Use circular polarising filter C PL instead of polarising filter Polar The linear polarising filter cannot be used with the F55 F55D Use NC filter whe...

Page 51: ...an excessively hot place such as inside a vehicle during the summer or near a heater Avoid extreme temperature change An extreme temperature change can cause condensation inside the camera body When taking the camera to a very hot place from a very cold place or vice versa place it inside an airtight container such as a plastic bag and leave it inside a while to expose the camera gradually to the ...

Page 52: ...s out of children s reach If someone accidentally swallows batteries call a doctor immediately Notes on Batteries Troubleshooting LCD panel Viewfinder ƒEE blinks ƒEE blinks M appears M blinks o M and frame counter blink ƒ blinks ƒ blinks E appears Err and E blink Err blinks E blinks when exposure meter is turned on Cause CPU Nikkor lens other than G type is not set to its minimum aperture Batterie...

Page 53: ...lect shutter speed other than to cancel Long Time exposure or cancel Auto Exposure Bracketing LCD panel Viewfinder 90 appears 90 appears when shutter speed faster than 1 90 sec is selected ﬁ blinks ﬁ blinks for 3 sec after flash ﬁ blinks Err blinks Err blinks Cause Shutter speed faster than sync speed is selected in S or M mode Subject is too dark and flash is recommended in P S A or M mode Flash ...

Page 54: ...ose up subjects will require lower to minimum output while more distant subjects will require more light up to the maximum output The flash shooting distance range varies with the aperture film speed etc Flash sync speed Shutter speed at which the entire film frame is exposed when the flash is fired in flash shooting The F55 F55D s flash sync speed is 1 90 sec or slower Flexible Program Flexible P...

Page 55: ...ired flash to subject distance with the formula guide number flash to subject distance f stop Useful for determining the maximum flash to subject distance for flash photography ISO film speed The international standard for representing film sensitivity The higher the number the greater the sensitivity and vice versa A film speed of ISO 200 is twice as sensitive as ISO 100 and half that of ISO 400 ...

Page 56: ...n range EV 1 to EV 19 ISO 100 at normal temperature Lens servo AF Auto Servo AF camera automatically chooses Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF operation according to the subject status i e stationary or moving Single Servo AF focus is locked when the subject is in focus Continuous Servo AF camera continues to focus on a moving subject Focus Tracking with Lock On automatically activated by sub...

Page 57: ...ided Self timer Electronically controlled timer duration 10 sec Film loading Easy loading automatic prewind with built in motor film automatically advances to first frame frame of the maximum number of available exposure when camera back is closed Film advance Automatic advance with built in motor Continuous shooting possible in g Sports Continuous mode Film advance speed approx 1 5 fps fresh batt...

Page 58: ... to the closest distance and back to infinity before each shot with a shutter speed of 1 90 sec or faster Tripod socket 1 4 ISO 1222 Dimensions F55 Approx 129 x 92 x 65mm W x H x D F55D Approx 129 x 92 x 67 5mm Weight F55 Approx 350g without batteries F55D Approx 360g Optional exclusive Soft case CF 62 accessories All specifications apply when fresh batteries are used at normal temperature 20 C Sp...

Page 59: ...3 107 Flash sync mode 78 79 81 84 95 Flexible Program 55 74 107 Focus brackets area 8 9 30 48 49 Focus Lock 27 52 Focus mode 26 46 47 74 88 Focus Tracking 46 108 Front Curtain Sync 41 78 84 95 108 G G type Nikkor lens 18 88 Guide number 40 76 83 108 L Long Time exposure Time 57 62 M Manual exposure mode 10 29 34 60 62 74 82 84 95 Manual focus 27 47 Manual focus with electronic rangefinder 47 Matri...

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