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  • Page 1 Nikon INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    Supplied accessories Body The N55 QD model is not offered Please inquire with the local Nikon your area. Nikon N55-a camera that is sure to make life. camera, and sure to read Accessory shoe cover • Remove this cover when attaching an...
  • Page 3 Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two • Using your camera correctly The Nikon N55's performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon 's criteria for...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents BEGIN ... 2-11 BEFORE YOU Introduction ..Nomenclature ..PanelN iewfinder Display Available Exposure Modes ... Start Shooting Immediately ... ~PRcPA~TI()~ ...•.. 1. Install Batteries and Check Battery Mount Lens 3. Load Film ... 4. Set Date Time (QD model only) About Shutter...
  • Page 5 rexPOSUR~ODE Auto-Multi Program Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode ... Manual Exposure Mode Long Time Exposure ADVANCED OPERATION ... Exposure Compensation Auto Exposure Bracketing Multiple Exposure ..FUNCTIONS ... OTHER Film Rewind ..Diopter AdjustmenWiewfinder Available Mode Combinations FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ...

  • Page 6: Nomenclature

    Nomenclature Focus mode selector (PP. 46-47) Lens release button (P. 19) Auto Exposure Bracketing 66)/ Multiple Exposure 69)/ Film rewind button (P. 72) Flash lock-release 80)/ Flash sync mode button (P. 78) Camera strap eyelet t:X[)osure mode dial Accessory shoe Focus area button 40n6) Built-in Speedlight...
  • Page 7 (P. Data Back (00 model only) (P.22/44) Tripod socket • Illustration shown is the N55 00 model. The camera back of the N55 non-OD model differs from the 00 model. • QD model only: Data imprint LCD/buttons -~-, fiMD SELECT ADJUST •...

  • Page 8: Lcd Panelniewfinder Display

    LCD PanelNiewfinder Display • LCD panel Shutter speed Self-timer (P. 42) Flash sync mode Focus area (P. 48) • The illustrations are fully labelled for your NOTE: About LCD The LCD panel and viewfinder displays tend to turn darker at high temperatures and have slower response time at low returns to normal,...
  • Page 9 • Viewfinder display Focus area (focus brackets) Focus indicator 31 /46) Focus area Shutter speed 30/48) Center Partial Metering area Flash ready-light Flash recommended indication (P. 80) Exposure Compensation Electronic analog exposure Exposure Compensation value 41n7)/ (P. 61)/ Aperture...

  • Page 10: Available Exposure Modes

    Available Exposure Modes The exposure mode dial of the Nikon N55 can be divided into two sections. is the user-controlled exposure mode with Auto-Multi Program Priority Auto, Aperture-Priority Auto or Manual exposure photographer can determine various exposure point-and-shoot exposure mode in which the camera automatically controls various exposure settings.
  • Page 11 • Point-and-shoot exposure mode AUTO mode Camera automatically controls all the settings. Suitable for taking pictures right : Portrait mode Use this mode to take portraits. The background is blurred to accentuate your main subject. Landscape mode Use this mode to take pictures of distant daytime or nighttime scenes.

  • Page 12: Start Shooting Immediately

    Start Shooting Immediately Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the camera's power is off (page 16). Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page Open the camera back and install the film (page 20) . • When the camera back is closed number of available exposures Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus) (page 26) and...
  • Page 13 Hold the camera lightly pressing the shutter release button (page 30). Confirm focus indicator. appears without blinking and slowly depress the shutter release button (page 32). Film starts to rewind automatically when it reaches the end of the roll (page 33) . •...
  • Page 15 PREPARATION This section introduces the various operations necessary before you start shooting. • Install batteries and check battery power • Mount lens • Load film • Set date and time (QD model only) • About shutter release button...

  • Page 16: Install Batteries And Check Battery Power

    Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries ......Turn the power switch off and open the battery chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover lock release lever toward indicated direction.
  • Page 17 Check points • We recommend that you take spare batteries with you • For the number of film rolls that can be shot with fresh batteries, see page 114. Turn the power switch on and confirm battery power with indication. ,.jiJ appears: Sufficient battery...

  • Page 18: Mountlens

    MountLens Turn the power switch off and mount the lens to the camera body ......CPU contacts of CPU Nikkor lens Check the lens type.
  • Page 19 With G-type Nikkor lens Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are aligned, then twist ~ure place. not to touch the lens release button.) With CPU Nikkor lens with Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on lens and camera body are place.

  • Page 20: Load Film

    load Turn the power switch on and load OX-coded fi lm. With OX-coded film, film speed will be set automatically closed, the film automatically advances and the number of available exposures is displayed in the LCD panel. Turn the power switch the camera back lock release lever and load film •...
  • Page 21 Gently close the camera back until the camera back snaps closed. • The film automatically advances to final frame with blinking indicated in LCD panel. • When the film has completed set been taken. • LCD Panel indicates number of exposures left on film. •...

  • Page 22: Set Date And Time (Qd Model Only)

    Set Date and Time (QD model only) This camera allows you clock), Month/DaylYear or Day/MonthlYear on your picture in any exposure mode. (For imprinting date/time, see page 44.) • Adjusting date and time Push MODE button to select one of the date or time displays.
  • Page 23 • Changing battery for imprinting Open camera back, remove the battery chamber cover for imprinting by removing the screw using a screwdriver. Remove the used battery and insert a new CR2025 3V lithium battery with chamber cover by • Use a pointed object to remove the NOTE: Battery requirements for imprinting Imprinting of date/time requires one CR2025 3V lithium battery separate from the...

  • Page 24: About Shutter Release Button

    About Shutter Release Lightly pressing the shutter release button and holding it halfway down activates the camera's exposure meter and pressing it all the way down releases the shutter ..Lightly press the shutter release button. Before pressing Lightly pressing Fully depress the shutter release button.

  • Page 25: Basic Operation 1

    BASIC OPERATION 1 This section features the settings for most common picture-taking situations using AUTO mode (8) to enable easy operation even for beginners. Shooting modes/functions explained in this section are as Lens attached Focus mode Focus area Exposure metering system Exposure mode Flash sync mode...

  • Page 26: Set Focus Mode To Af

    (autofocus). (See page 46 for details.) • Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position • focus, lightly press the shutter release button (page 24). Closest-Subject Priority 48). area, (AUTO the N55 operation, AF-------I [36J...
  • Page 27 • Situations where autofocus may Autofocus may not work as expected situations, focus manually using the clear matte field (page 47) different subject located then recompose. work as expected the following at the same distance, Low-contrast scenes example, where the subject is wearing clothing the same color as a wall or other background Scenes with subjects within the focus brackets located at different distances from...

  • Page 28: Set Exposure Mode To

    AF Area mode is set to Priority. See page 48 for Matrix Metering (page The Matrix Meter employed in the N55 uses a five- segment sensor to achieve superior metering results even in extremely complex microcomputer analyzes data including scene...
  • Page 29 • About exposure mode Four exposure modes besides with this camera. Utilizing the results can be achieved with various And the five Vari -Program modes exposure controls by simply situations. See each reference page for operating instructions and details. Symbol Exposure mode AUTO Portrait...

  • Page 30: Hold Camera And Focus

    Hold Camera and Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera the subject and when the subject is in ..viewfinder Hold the camera properly. • Keep your elbow propped against your body for •...
  • Page 31 • When shutter release button is lightly pressed, the camera focuses automatically and focus indicator appears or blinks as • appears: Subject is in focus blinks: Unable to focus using • With dark subjects, the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator (page 50) is automatically activated to guide autofocus (except in Check points •...

  • Page 32: Release Shutter

    Release Confirm that. (in-focus indicator) appears in the depress the shutter release button. AF (page 46) activates and camera continuously focuses on the subject. Confirm indications in the viewfinder while lightly pressing the shutter release • When the subject is dark or backlit and shutter release button is lightly the built-in Speed light automatically pops up and starts charging (pages Confirm that...
  • Page 33 Film starts to rewind automatically when the last shot is taken dE"3 is displayed during film rewind · 0 _ __ Confirm that film is completely rewound cartridge. IcS FS.6 ---- 1£"3 -------- • Film is completely rewound when the frame counter shows blinking panel.

  • Page 34: About Metering Systems And Exposure

    The N55's AUTO mode (page Program (page 36) automatically control shutter speed and Program gives you the option to choose from Sports Continuous or...

  • Page 35: Basic Operation 2

    BASIC OPERATION 2 This section describes the following basic operations: • Shooting with Vari-Program • Using Built-In Speedlight • Self-Timer Operation • Imprinting DatefTime (QD model only)
  • Page 36 Shooting with Vari-Program gives you the option to choose from Portrait, Landscape, Close- Up, Sports Continuous or Night Portrait mode-designed for specific picture- taking situations and photographic images ....
  • Page 37 ...:!... 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. • Distanci ng the main subject and the background emphasizes the effect.
  • Page 38 Shooting with Vari-Program-continued Close-Up mode Use this mode when you are taking pictures up close. It creates a blurred background to accentuate your main subject. Useful subjects such as flowers or • Dynamic AF Mode and center focus area are automatically selected (page •...
  • Page 39 Night Portrait mode Use this mode for subjects with an evening or night background. Night Portrait mode captures all the lighting in the scene, including the foreground subject and background. • Landscape mode for twilight or nighttime scene without foreground subject. •...
  • Page 40 Using Built-In When the subject is dark or backlit and the shutter release button is lightly pressed the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up in (except in with the Speedlight. When the subject is dark or backlit button is lightly pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up and starts charging.
  • Page 41 Confirm viewfinder, picture with flash by fully depressing the shutter release button . • The shutter cannot be released unless viewfinder • blinks in the viewfinder underexposure may have occurred (page 83) and shoot • With dark subjects, to guide autofocus.
  • Page 42 Self-Timer- You can use the self-timer when you want to be in the photograph or reduce ....camera shake . Press @ (self-timer) button and confirm that the LCD panel. Check points •...
  • Page 43 Compose picture, 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 timer lamp will blink for 8 released.

  • Page 44: Imprinting Dateftime (Qd Model Only)

    Imprinting Datef-T-ime (QD model only) You can imprint the following date information on your Year/Month/Day, Day/Hour/Minute, page 22 to set date and time .....

  • Page 45: Ffocus Opera Non

    FOCUS OPERATION This section features detailed descriptions of focusing operations. • Focus mode • Focus area • AF-Assist Illuminator • Focus lock ... "11 ..6...A...

  • Page 46: Focus Mode

    (page 9/48) and causes viewfinder. i.e. stationary or moving. However, if the subject starts Focus Tracking (page 108) is activated Also, N55 will selected, nder. to appear in the appears in the viewfinder. moving, Focus Lock is moving.
  • Page 47 Use Manual focus in situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 27) or with lenses which do not allow autofocus operation when attached to the N55 (page • When using a lens with the A-M select function the switch/ring to M to focus...

  • Page 48: Focus Area

    Focus Area This camera's three focus areas cover a wide frame area, and you can select among them, depending on the subject's position in the frame or your desired composition. When the focus mode is set to either Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject automatically selects the focus the desired focus area.
  • Page 49 • Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority automatically maintains focus on the subject located closest to any of three focus areas and focus is locked once it is achieved. If the subject moves from the selected focus focuses on the subject determining the data from the other focus AUTO mode or Vari-Program (except Mode...

  • Page 50: Af-Assist Illuminator

    AF-Assist Illuminator When the subject is dark and the shutter release button is pressed lightly, the camera 's AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on and enables autofocus operation in a dark environment. •••••••••••••••••• .5-3~" Approx. O"M.8ft • NOTE: Continuous use of the AF-Assist Illuminator When the AF-Assist Illuminator is used continuously, illumination is limited temporarily to protect the firing tube.
  • Page 51 NOTE: Lenses incompatible with AF-Assist Illuminator • Lenses with autofocus using the camera's AF-Assist Illuminator cannot be performed to vignetting at a shooting distance less than 1 AF Micro 200mm f/4 IF-ED AF 1B-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ED AF 2o-35mm fl2 .B IF AF 24-B5mm fl2 .B-4 IF AF 24-12omm f/3.5-5.6 IF AF Micro 70-1 Bomm f/4.5-5.6 ED...

  • Page 52: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus lock is useful in autofocus shooting that's framed outside of the N55's three focus areas. Focus lock is best suited for a photograph where composition is your top situations where autofocus may not work as expected (page 27) ...•...•...
  • Page 53 ,.,. ,.,.,.,.,.,. ,.,.,.,.,.,. ,.,. ,.,. ,.,. EXPOSURE MODE This section describes how to take pictures in each exposure mode. • Auto-Multi Program • Shutter-Priority Auto • Aperture-Priority Auto • Manual...

  • Page 54: Auto-Multi Program

    Auto-Multi Program ....... . . NOTE: CPU Nikkor lenses Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum (largest f-number).
  • Page 55 Difference between (AUTO mode) and P (Auto-Multi Program) Although exposure controls are the functions such as Flexible Bracketing, Multiple Exposure (page 69) or Slow Sync flash (page 78) flexible shooting. In Auto-Multi pop up automatically with a dark or backlit subject. Flexible Program 1125 F5.5 136J...

  • Page 56: Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

    Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode Fast shutter speed 1/500 Slow shutter speed • •• • • ••• • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • ••• • •• • • •• • NOTE: CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type Always set the aperture ring of a...
  • Page 57 Overexposure Underexposure Check point • If - - (Long Time exposure) is selected in Manual exposure mode and the exposure mode is changed to Shutter-Priority Auto without cancelling - - shutter locks. To shoot in Shutter-Priority other than - - rotating the Command Dial.

  • Page 58: Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

    Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode Small aperture f/32 Large aperture fl2.8 NOTE: Nikkor lenses other than G -type Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum (largest f-number) When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture blinks in the LCD panel and Aperture-Priority Auto Enables you to set the...
  • Page 59 Overexposure Underexposure Set the aperture maximum) rotating the Command Dial. Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot • When the subject is too dark or too of the following warning indications will appear in the viewfinder and LCD panel. (Over- or underexposure value is indicated with the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder.)

  • Page 60: Manual Exposure Mode

    Manual Exposure Mode ..Center Partial Metering Center Partial Metering places special emphasis on brightness around three focus areas in the center of the viewfinder and is thus useful for basing exposure on the center area of the scene.
  • Page 61 NOTE: CPU Nikkor lenses other than G -type Always set the aperture ring of a (largest f-number). When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture blinks in the panel and r8!l8J F'-I CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) viewfinder, and the shutter Set the shutter speed and aperture while checking the electronic...

  • Page 62: Long Time Exposure

    Long Time Exposure • Long Time (Time) exposure of more than 30 sec. When the exposure mode dial is set to M (Manual), set the shutter speed indication to - - (next after 30 sec.) to set Long Time (Time) exposure. shutter release button once to open the release button again to close the...

  • Page 63: Advanced Operation

    " ADVANCED OPERATION This section features descriptions of operations using this camera's advanced functions. • Exposure Compensation • Auto Exposure Bracketing • Multiple Exposure ..

  • Page 64: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation To modify exposure control (i.e. from the ISO Compensation function overexposure to obtain a specific photographic effect. This camera offers compensation of -2 EV to +2 EV in • Exposure Compensation can be set in Compensate to the + side specific photographic effect.
  • Page 65 NOTE: Setting Exposure Compensation Normally, should compensate exposure to the brighter than your main subject, Check points • The Exposure Compensation cannot be • Once the Exposure Compensation is set in each compensation remains or Vari-Program temporarily cancels the • Exposure Compensation changed •...

  • Page 66: Auto Exposure Bracketing

    Auto Exposure Bracketing Auto Exposure Bracketing allows you to shoot in selected compensated EV values (maximum of ±2 EV) shifting from the automatically set proper exposure (or selected exposure in Manual exposure mode) for three shots each time the shutter is released •...
  • Page 67 • Shutter speed and aperture in P, exposure mode are • In any of the exposure subject exposure on the background used • Compensated EV value and bracketing order Compensated EV value Compose picture, confirm focus indicator. and shoot. • Each time the shutter release button is exposure are performed in...
  • Page 68 Auto Exposure Bracketing-continued Auto Exposure Bracketing is completed and automatically canceled when the third shot is taken • in the LCD panel and the viewfinder disappear when the bracketing is completed • To cancel the bracketing, disappears from the LCD panel. Turning the power switch off does not cancel bracketing.

  • Page 69: Multiple Exposure

    lI1ultiple Exposure consists of two or more exposures of one or more subjects n the same frame...., Multiple Exposure can be set in Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the multiple exposure button so display changes as follows:...
  • Page 70 Multiple Exposure-continued Standard compensation value Number of exposures Three Four Eight or nine Compose picture, confirm focus , - - - - - - . , is canceled film advances and second shot is taken • To take more than two pressing the button again after the first release button and while...

  • Page 71: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS This section describes other useful camera functions and information. • Film rewind • Diopter adjustmenWiewfinder accessories • Available mode combinations...

  • Page 72: Film Rewind

    Film Rewind This section explains mid-roll rewind and what to do if the film does not ........

  • Page 73: Diopter Adjustmenwiewfinder Accessories

    Diopter AdjustmentNiewfinder Accessories -he N55 enables near- or far-sighted photographers to adjust the eyepiece liopter to suit their vision. ~yepiece correction lens )i~~;;r ·;dj ~;;;'~~; Remove the rubber eyecup and slide the diopter adjustment lever while looking through the viewfinder until the focus brackets or other displays in the viewfinder appear sharp.

  • Page 74: Available Mode Combinations

    Available Mode Combinations The following chart lists G- or O-type lens is attached Exposure AF-Asslst mode Illuminator ~1dI Exposure Metering system mode Matrix Matrix ..!'. Matrix Matrix Matrix Matrix Matrix Matrix Matrix Center Partial Dynamic AF Mode with Closest- Subject Priority Dynamic AF Mode Single...

  • Page 75: Flash Photography

    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...

  • Page 76: Built-In Speedlightiready-Light

    Built-In SpeedlightlReady-Light • Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes This camera is equipped with a built-in Speed coverage for a 28mm 100, ft When the subject is dark ~Ql) built-in released, the flash fires to create natural-looking Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash. A or M exposure recommended indication...
  • Page 77 Standard TTL Flash • Standard TIL Flash is automatically selected when the exposure mode is set to Standard TIL Flash, the main subject is correctly exposed but background exposure not considered Standard TIL Flash is useful when you want to highlight the main subject.

  • Page 78: Flash Sync Mode Features

    Flash Sync Mode Features Five flash sync modes can be selected for desired photographic effect depending on the conditions when using the built-in Speedlight. In modes, flash not available even when the subject is dark or backlit. Set the flash sync mode by rotating the Command Dial wh ile pressing the flash sync mode button Front-Curtain Sync (Normal Sync) Set the flash...
  • Page 79 : Red-Eye Reduction The Red-Eye Reduction lamp lights for reduce the red-eye effect in photos of people or animals. Red-Eye Reduction can be used in Vari-Program (except for Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync can be used in Reduction and Slow Sync mode are simultaneously set.

  • Page 80: Using Built-In Speedlight

    Using Built-In Speedlight This section explains how to use the built-in Speed light set to sync mode when a G- or D-type AF Nikkor lens is ....P, S, A or M exposure Speedlight by pressing the...
  • Page 81 • is set when the built-in Speed light is in the up automatically canceled • Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Standard TIL Flash • See the table on pages sync mode in each exposure • In S, A exposure To change the flash sync button to select another flash sync •...
  • Page 82 Using Built-In Speedlight-continued Confirm appears in the with in the flash shooting distance range and shoot. • The shutter cannot viewfinder. • in the viewfinder blinks underexposure has occurred distance range and • When the subject is autofocus. See page •...

  • Page 83: Flash Shooting Distance Range

    • Flash shooting distance range Flash shooting distance film speed in use and aperture ISO film speed Guide number (m/ft.) 6/20 8.5/28 12/40 17/56 24/79 34/12, Aperture value • The maximum flash shooting number by the selected aperture value. Example: When f/2.8 is selected Speedlight, the maximum flash shooting distance 12/2.8...

  • Page 84: Available Flash Sync Mode Combinations

    Using Built-In Speedlight-continued • Available flash sync mode combinations mAuto Front-Curtain Exposure mode Rash r::l ® Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash ®: Standard flash Available ©: Automatically set when selectable.) Unavailable "1 Selectable when built-in "2 Flash is automatically canceled • Usable lenses with built-in 28mm 200mm non-zoom...
  • Page 85 With standard color print film Lens AF 24-85mm 1 /2.8-4 shooting AF 24-120mm 1 /3.5-5.6 AF 28mm 1 /1.4 AF-S 28-70mm 1/2.8 ED 28-80mm 1 /3.5-5.6 AF 28-105mm 1 /3.5-4.5 AF 28-200mm 1 /3.5-5.6 distance AF 35-70mm 1/2.8 AF Micro 70-180mm 1 /4.5-5.6 ED AF-S 80-200mm 1 /2.8 ED...

  • Page 86: About Depth Of Field

    Basics of the relationship between focus and depth of field are explained in this section • Depth of field When focusing depth of field should be considered. Depth of field is the zone of sharpest focus in front of and behind the subject on which the lens is focused.

  • Page 87: Mfscellaneous

    MISCELLANEOUS This section explains miscellaneous information. • Lens compatibility • Usable optional Speedlights • Optional accessories • Camera care • Notes on batteries • Troubleshooting • Glossary • Specifications • Index...

  • Page 88: Lens Compatibility

    Lens Compatibility a CPU Nikkor lens lenses give you access compatible with the Vibration Reduction autofocus function of the AF-S and AF-I lens/accessories G -type Nikkor, o type Nikkor*3 AF-S, AF-I Nikkor PC Micro-Nikkor .>< 85mm f/2.80*4 .>< AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter*6 ::::l c...
  • Page 89 Metering system automatically IX-Nikkor lenses cannot attached. This camera is compatible camera's exposure metering lens, when using an aperture other Without shifting andlor tilting the '6 Compatible with AF-S AF-I With maximum effective aperture of f15.6 With maximum aperture of f15.6 Some lenses/accessories cannot 0 With...
  • Page 90 CAUTION: Nikkor lenses/accessories that cannot be attached to the N55 The following non-CPU Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to the NSS (otherwise camera body or lens may be damaged): • 16A Teleconverter • Non-AI lenses •...

  • Page 91: Usable Optional Speedlights

    S8-140 • An optional Speed light, S8-22s shoe of the N55 without a cord. This accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock which prevents accidental drop when a Speed light with a safety- lock pin (S8-28, attached.
  • Page 92 Usable Optional Speedlights-continued Flash photography can be performed using an optional Speedlight the accessory shoe of this camera Speedlight's light sensor). built-in Speed light does not reach the subject. See your Speedlight manual for details on operation . • Non-TTL Auto Flash using optional Speedlight Attach the optional Speed light to the accessory shoe of the camera.
  • Page 93 NOTE: Standby function of optional Speedlight Make sure to cancel the standby mode of the optional Speedlight. NOTE: Flash mode with optional Only A (Non-TTL Auto Flash) and M (Manual Flash) modes are available with the optional Speedlight. Proper flash operation cannot be performed when mode is to TTL Auto Flash.
  • Page 94 Usable Optional Speedlights-continued Confirm appears in the the shutter release button to shoot. • in the viewfinder blinks underexposure has occurred. Check the focus distance range and shoot again • When the subject is on to guide autofocus (the Speedlight's AF-Assist Illuminator does not turn See page 50 for details.
  • Page 95 • Programmed Flash mode When the optional Speed light is attached with the flash mode set to TTL Auto Flash) and the exposure mode dial is set to S, Programmed Flash is performed (camera aperture controlled according to the fi lm speed). •...
  • Page 96 Usable Optional • Notes on using optional Speed lights • See your Speed light manual for • Make sure to cancel the standby mode of the optional Speedlight. • Flash sync speed is 1/90 • When Red-Eye Reduction or Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is set on a camera attached with an optional Speed lights •...
  • Page 97 (not compatible with 250V or electric contact alignment or switch phase. When flash attachments made by manufacturers other than Nikon are attached, the built-in Speedlight may not pop up all the way (with power switch of the Speed light on or Speedlight is automatically fired in or uneven illumination may result.

  • Page 98: Optional Accessories

    R60 filter. Compensate exposure + 1 EV when using the R60 Note that when special filters available from manufacturers other than Nikon are autofocus or the electronic rangefinder may not operate •...
  • Page 99 Speedlight S8-28/S8-27 • Speed light S8-28/S8-27 normally uses four AA-type alkaline-manganese batteries with a guide number of 118 (S8-28) and 30/98 (S8-27) (manual flash position, 100, m/ft Power 8racket SK-6A (S8-28 only) can also be used compatible with the S8-28/S8-27. Soft case (CF-62) •...

  • Page 100: Camera Care

    Camera Care • Cleaning camera body Use a blower brush to remove dirt and dust from the camera body and clean it with a soft, clean cloth After using the camera near soft, clean cloth slightly moistened with pure water to remove a dry cloth NEVER camera.
  • Page 101 To maintain the built-in Speedlight in peak condition This will enable you to use the flash for many years. Nikon cannot be held responsible for any malfunction resulting from the use of the camera other than as specified in this...

  • Page 102: Notes On Batteries

    Notes on Batteries WARNING • Use two CR2-type 3V lithium batteries Use two CR2-type 3V lithium • Change the batteries well before the end of their life and prepare spare batteries before important photographic • Turn the camera power off when changing batteries Turn the camera power off before changing batteries and insert the batteries with ends positioned correctly.

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    1 sec. to start film rewind again. If this warning appears frequently, contact authorized Nikon dealer service center. • Attach CPU lens. With non-CPU lens, set the exposure mode to M and set the aperture...
  • Page 104 Troubleshooting-continued • blinks appears appears appears appears (in M exposure mode) - blinks blinks • Autolocus is not possible. • Overexposure warning (subject bright). • Underexposure warning (subject dark). • Subject brightness blinks beyond camera's exposure range. • Shutter speed is set (Time) mode.
  • Page 105 • Optional Speed light to TIL Auto Flash • Malfunction detected. electricity, the N55's microcomputer may turn the each of these cases, to resume operation, simply turn again. remove and reinstall the batteries. Remedy Page • Simply release the shutter to take flash picture.

  • Page 106: Glossary

    Shooting the same subject a number of times at a range of different exposures to attain proper exposure. Three shots with metered performed in that order with the N55. Automatic exposure bracketing is performed with varied apertures. Exposure Compensation In a situation such as when your subject is strongly enables you to intentionally compensate the standard exposure value measured by the camera to create a desired effect.
  • Page 107 The flash shooting distance range varies with the Flash sync speed Shutter speed at which the entire film frame is exposed when the flash is fired in flash shooting. The N55's flash sync speed is 1/90 Flexible Program Flexible Program function temporarily shifts an automatically selected shutter...
  • Page 108 100, half that This is the way the N55 operates with the flash sync mode the power of a flash in relation to 12 (ISO we can calculate the required flash-to-subject distance with guide number...
  • Page 109 Using a slower shutter speed with the flash brings out the background details in the picture. The N55's Slow Sync mode extends the automatically controlled shutter speed range down to 30 sec. (in Auto-Multi Portrait mode).

  • Page 110: Specifications

    Landscape, Sports Continuous, Night Portrait mode) Auto-Multi Program (Flexible Shutter-Priority Auto Aperture-Priority Auto Manual film format) (with coupling, Nikon lenses having Nikon F limitations; see chart on page 88. +O.8m- -1.0m- indications, focus area, shutter speed, exposure display/Exposure Compensation flash...
  • Page 111 • Film speed with non-OX-coded film detection, Nikon Multi-CAMS30 autofocus module with (approx. 0.Sm-3m or 1.6-9.8 1 to EV 19 (ISO 100, at normal temperature) camera automatically chooses Single Servo AF or Single Servo AF (focus is locked when the subject is in-focus)
  • Page 112 SpecificationS-continued Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal -plane shutter Shutter speeds • 1/2000 • • Sync contact X-contact ilt-i Speedlight • • Guide longer Flash control Controlled by TTL Sensor • Matrix Balanced (except in Manual exposure mode) • Standard TTL: in Manual exposure mode •...
  • Page 113 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 •...
  • Page 114 Specifications-continued Battery power In LCD confirmation • • c:Ai!I • Blinking':::: Usable number of 36 exposure (24- exposure) film rolls Without per set of two fresh With 3V lithium batteries exposures Autofocus operation using an AF the full before each Tripod socket Dimensions Approx.

  • Page 116: Index

    Index AF-Assist Illuminator ..41.50-51 Aperture-Priority Auto exposure mode .. 10. 29.34. 58-59. 74. 82. 84. Auto Exposure Bracketing ... 28. 37.54-55.62-63.66-68. 70. 74. Autofocus AUTO mode 28. 29. 55. 74. 82. 84. Auto-Multi Program ..29. 34.54-55.74. Auto-Servo AF ...
  • Page 117 Long Time exposure (Time) Manual exposure mode 10.29. 34. 60-62. Manual focus Manual focus with electronic rangefinder .... Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Matrix Metering Maximum aperture Metering system ... 28. 34. 60. Minimum aperture ... 19. 54. Multiple Exposure ...
  • Page 120 (except for brief quotation in reviews) be made without written authorization from NIKON NIKON CORPORATION FUJI BLDG., 2-3, MARUNOUCHI 3-CHOME, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8331, JAPAN this manual, whole critical articles CORPORATION. Nikon Printed in Thailand...

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