Nikon N50 User manual

WHILE YOU'RE TAKING PICTURES
Using the Built-In Flash
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The flash can be used
when the subject is within
0.6 to 3m (2.0 to 9.8 feet)
when using a film with
ISO 100 and the AF
Zoom-Nikkor 35-80mm
f/4-f/5.6 D lens.
If 4 blinks inside the viewfinder, use the built-in flash. Press the flash
lock release button. Lightly press the shutter release button, wait for the
4 to come on in the viewfinder. Confirm the • (in-focus indicator)
appears in the viewfinder, then fully depress the shutter release button.
• If 4 blinks after shooting for a few seconds, this means that the light
might be insufficient. Check shooting distance, and if necessary,
move closer to subject and take a picture with flash again.
If a stationary
subject starts to
move
Remove your finger from
the shutter release
button and lightly press
again to restart
autofocus.
Viewfinder information
W H I
hi I blinks—Overexposure
possible
Use a film with lower ISO, or
use a Nikon Neutral Density
Filter.
Lo blinks—Underexposure
possible
Use the built-in flash.
4 blinks (without flash)—
-1,_ " Flash recommendation
This happens when it's dark.
Use the built-in flash.
[ ] blinks inside viewfinder—
Picture blur is possible
The light is probably dim and the
automatically selected shutter speed is
slow. This can cause picture blur due
to camera shake. Hold the camera
steady, or use a tripod. Or, use a built-
in flash.
• blinks—Unacceptable condition
for autofocus
Autofocus requires that the subject
have some contrast or details to focus
upon. Make sure the subject conforms.
You can't focus on the sky, a blank
wall, a very shiny surface, a subject
which has no details or contrast.
WHEN YOU'VE TAKEN A COMPLETE ROLL
Auto Rewind
When the film reaches the end of roll, it rewinds auto¬
matically. After rewinding is completed, remove the film.
•When battery power is very weak, or when temperature is
very low, film may not rewind at the end of roll; Err will appear
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.
To rewind film at mid-roll: Press the
rewind button on the camera bottom.
Shortcut to Great Pictures
Nikon N50 SHOOTING IN SIMPLE MODE
Read this Instruction Sheet to learn operate your N50, please also read the
how to use your N50 camera in the N50 Instruction Manual booklet, after
SIMPLE mode. you have become familiar with the
For additional information about how to SIMPLE mode.
I M a k e sure the power switch is turned Q Insert 6-volt lithium battery pack (2CR5
off. Attach the AF Nikkor lens. Z or Duracell DL245 type).
3 Turn on the power switch and load film. mark and close the camera back. Film auto-
Pull the film leader out to the red index matically advances to frame #1.

Set lens aperture to minimum Set focus switch to AF position. Set selector dial to SIMPLE,
setting (f/22, f/32, etc.) and lock
the lens aperture.
TAKING A PICTURE— f o r a general subject
Confirm the LCD panel shows Si, 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 • (in-focus
indicator) and O (correct exposure indicator) appear; fully depress the shutter release button to
take a picture.
TAKING LANDSCAPE, PORTRAIT AND CLOSE-UP PICTURES
To view the Program Menu, press the menu
button, then press the button above the
icon to select the desired Program. Take a
picture in the same manner as taking a
picture with General Purpose Program.
Once selected, each Program remains in
effect until you select another Program.
To select the General
Purpose Program quickly
Just press the menu button for
at least two seconds.
LANDSCAPE PROGRAM
CLOSE-UP PROGRAM
PORTRAIT PROGRAM
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