Nikon D50 Bedienungsanleitung

EnThe Nikon Guide to Digital Photographywith theDIGITAL CAMERA

viii Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass FilterNikon takes every possible precaution to pre vent foreign matter from com ing into con tact with the low-pas

90Custom SettingsSetup4: No SD Card?At the default setting of Release Locked, the shutter-release button is only enabled when a memory card is inserte

91Setup Custom Settings8: AF Area IllmAt the default setting of Auto, the active focus area will be highlighted in red in the viewfi nder as needed to

92Custom SettingsSetupSelecting On displays the menu shown at right. In P, A, , , , , , , and modes, the user can choose a maximum shutter sp

93Setup Custom Settings12: BKT SetIn P, S, A, and M modes, the camera offers the following bracketing options:Option DescriptionOff (default) No bra

94Custom SettingsSetup4 Take a series of three photographs. The fi rst photograph will be taken at optimal exposure, the second will be underexposed b

95Setup Custom Settings1 Highlight WB Bracketing and press the multi selector to the right.2 Highlight a bracketing increment and press the multi sel

96Custom SettingsSetupOption DescriptionMatrix (default)Camera meters wide area of frame and instantly sets exposure based on composition, distance, s

97Setup Custom Settings1 Rotate the mode dial to P, S, or A and select center-weight ed or spot metering (exposure lock has no effect in mode M).2 Pos

98Custom SettingsSetupOption DescriptionAE/AF Lock(default)Pressing button locks both focus ( 34) and exposure ( 97).AE Lock Only Pressing button l

99Setup Custom Settings4 Confi rm that the fl ash-ready indicator is displayed in the viewfi nder and press the AE-L/AF-L button. The built-in fl ash w

1Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D50 single-lens refl ex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. This manual has been written to help

100Custom SettingsSetup17: Monitor OffChoose how long the monitor will remain on when no operations are performed. The default setting is 20 s.18: Me

101Technical Notes—Camera SettingsCamera SettingsAvailable Settings and DefaultsThe following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mo

102Technical Notes—Camera SettingsThe following defaults are restored when a two-button reset is performed:PSAMShooting menuOptimize Image ( 48)— Nor

103Technical Notes—Camera SettingsFactory defaults for other menu options are listed below. These settings are not affected by two-button resets or C

104Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesOptional AccessoriesOne advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of accessories available for broad

105Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesLensesCPU lenses (particularly type G and D lenses) are recommended for use with the D50 (note that IX Nikkor C

106Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesThe following lenses can be used with the D50:Camera settingLens/accessoryFocus Mode MeteringAFM (withelectroni

107Technical Notes—Optional Accessories Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU LensesThe following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with t

108Technical Notes—Optional Accessories Using the Built-in FlashThe built-in fl ash can be used with any CPU lens with a focal length of 18–300 mm. No

109Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesOptional Flash Units (Speedlights)When used with a compatible Speedlight such as the SB-800 or SB-600 (availabl

2Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraTake a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and dis-plays. You may fi nd it helpful to boo

110Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesThe following features are available with SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights:SpeedlightFlash mode/feature SB-800SB-8

111Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesThe following Speedlights can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. If they are set to TTL, the camera shu

112Technical Notes—Optional Accessories Notes on Optional SpeedlightsRefer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the Speedlight supp

113Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesOther AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D50. Contact your re

114Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesFilters •Nikon fi lters can be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in, and rear-interchange. Use Nikon fi l

115Technical Notes—Caring for the CameraStorageWhen the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery, and store the battery in a

116Technical Notes—Caring for the CameraThe Low-Pass FilterThe image sensor that acts as the cam era’s picture element is fi tted with a low-pass fi lte

117Technical Notes—Caring for the CameraCleaning the Low-Pass FilterThe low-pass fi lter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recom-mends t

118Technical Notes—Caring for the CameraCaring for the Camera and Battery: CautionsDo not dropThe product may malfunction if sub ject ed to strong sho

119Technical Notes—Caring for the Cameraa des ic cant. Do not, how ev er, store the cam era case in a plas tic bag, as this may cause the ma te ri al

3Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body (continued) (AE / AF lock) button: 34, 97, 98Command dial: 43–45, 51–55Memory card slot cover:

120Technical Notes—TroubleshootngIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-lems below before consulting your retailer

121Technical Notes—TroubleshootngProblem SolutionShutter release is disabled (con-tinued).• Camera is not in focus.• Non-CPU lens: camera not in M mod

122Technical Notes—TroubleshootngProblem SolutionCan not measure white balance. Subject is too dark or too bright. 80Image can not be selected as sour

123Technical Notes—TroubleshootngCamera Error Messages and DisplaysThis section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfi nder,

124Technical Notes—TroubleshootngIndicatorProblem SolutionControl panelView-fi nderSubject too dark; photo will be underexposed.• Choose higher sensiti

125Technical Notes—TroubleshootngIndicatorProblem SolutionMonitorControl panelNO CARD PRESENTCamera cannot detect memory card.Turn camera off and con

126Technical Notes—AppendixAppendixMemory Card Capacity and Image Quality/SizeThe following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be

127Technical Notes—AppendixExposure Program (Mode P)The exposure program for mode P is shown in the fol low ing graph: F (lens focal length) 울 55 m

128Technical Notes—AppendixShutter Speeds Available with Built-in FlashThe following shutter speeds are available when the built-in fl ash is used.Mode

129Technical Notes—Specifi cationsSpecifi cationsType Single-lens refl ex digital camera with interchangeable lensesCCD 23.7 × 15.6 mm; total pixels: 6.2

4Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera1821201912141517132216Control Panel1234567811109 1 Shutter speed ...40–45Exposure comp

130Technical Notes—Specifi cationsAutofocusDetection range –1 – +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20 °C/68 °F)AF-area mode Single-area AF, dynamic-area AF, dynami

131Technical Notes—Specifi cationsStorageMedia SD (Secure Digital) memory cardsFile system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0

132Technical Notes—Specifi cationsVideo output Can be selected from NTSC and PALExternal interface USB 2.0 Hi-speedTripod socket ¼˝ (ISO)Power source •

133Technical Notes—Specifi cationsEN-EL3a Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryType Rechargeable lithium-ion batteryWeight Approximately 80 g (2.8 oz), excluding

134Technical Notes—Specifi cationsAF-S 18–55 mm, f/3.5–5.6G LensType Type G CPU AF-S DX Nikkor zoom lens with Nikon mountAttachment diameter 52 mm (P=

135Technical Notes—Specifi cations Battery LifeThe number of shots that can be taken with a fully-charged EN-EL3a battery (1500 mAh) varies with the co

136Technical Notes—IndexIndexSymbols. See Exposure compensa-tion. See Flash compensation. See Flash ready indicator. See FV lock, , , , , .

137Technical Notes—IndexISO Control, 91i-TTL fl ash control, 109–110, 127JJPEG, 31LL. See Image sizeLanguage. See Language (LANG)Language (LANG), 70L

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5Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera Large-Capacity Memory CardsWhen enough mem o ry re mains on the memory card to record a thou sand or more pic

6Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraThe Mode DialThe D50 offers a choice of the following eleven shooting modes:Advanced Modes (Exposure Modes)Sel

7Introduction—First Steps Attaching the Camera StrapAttach the strap as shown below. Detaching LensesBe sure the camera is off when removing or exchan

8Introduction—First StepsCharging and Inserting the BatteryUse the supplied EN-EL3a battery and MH-18a quick charger.1 Charge the battery1.1 Connect t

9Introduction—First Steps2 Insert the battery2.1 After confi rming that the camera is off, open the battery chamber cover.2.2 Insert a fully charged b

About This ManualThe topics in this manual are arranged in order from easy to advanced.These chapters cover all you need to know for simple, “point-an

10Introduction—First StepsBasic SetupThe fi rst time the camera is turned on, the language selection dialog shown in Step 1 will be displayed in the mo

11Introduction—First StepsInserting Memory CardsThe camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately).1 Insert a memor

12Introduction—First Steps2 Format the memory cardFormatting memory cards permanently deletes all photographs and other data they may contain. Be sur

13Introduction—First StepsAdjusting Viewfi nder FocusPhotographs are framed in the viewfi nder. Before shooting, make sure that the display in the view

14Tutorial—Taking Photographs in ModeThis section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automat-ic, “point-and-shoot” mode in which th

15Tutorial—Taking Photographs in Mode2 Select mode and adjust camera settings IllustrationsIn illustrations throughout this manual, indicators in

16Tutorial—Taking Photographs in Mode3 Frame a photograph3.1 Hold the camera as shown. Holding the CameraHold the handgrip in your right hand and cr

17Tutorial—Taking Photographs in Mode4 Focus and shoot4.1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera will automatically select the focus

18Tutorial—Taking Photographs in Mode The Built-in FlashIf additional lighting is required for correct exposure in mode, the built-in fl ash will po

19Tutorial—Digital Vari-ProgramsDigital Vari-ProgramsCreative PhotographyIn addition to , the D50 offers a choice of six Digital Vari-Program modes.

iSetupReferenceIntroductionTutorialMore on PhotographyMore on PlaybackBasic Camera Settings:The Setup MenuShooting Options:The Shooting MenuPlayback O

20Tutorial—Digital Vari-Programs Landscape: Capturing Nature’s MajestyUse for vivid landscape shots that enhance out-lines, colors, and contrast in su

21Tutorial—Choosing a Shooting ModeShooting mode determines how the camera takes pho to graphs: one at a time or continuously while the shutter-releas

22Tutorial—Using the Self-timer or Remote ControlThe self-timer or optional ML-L3 remote control can be used for photo-graphs in which you wish to app

23Tutorial—Using the Self-timer or Remote Control5 Take the photograph.Self-timer: Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the self

24Tutorial—Basic PlaybackPhotographs are displayed automatically after shooting. If no photograph is displayed in the monitor, the most recent pictur

25ReferenceThis section builds on the Tutorial to cover more advanced shooting and playback options.Adjust image quality and size according to how the

26Reference—Using Camera MenusMost shooting, playback, and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. To view the menus, press the button

27Reference—Using Camera Menus: Press multi selector up or down: Press multi selector rightNavigating the MenusTo make changes to a menu item, fi rst

28Reference—Using Camera MenusMaking a SelectionThe multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus.To modify menu settings:Move cursor up

29Reference—Using Camera Menus• Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available.• When formatting memory cards and in other cases in

iiTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to oth-ers, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using t

30Reference—Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and SizeTogether, image quality and size determine how much space each pho to -graph occupies on the m

31Reference—Image Quality and SizeThe following options are available:Option Format DescriptionNEF (Raw)(RAW)NEFRaw data from image sensor are saved i

32Reference—Image Quality and SizeImage SizeThe following options are available:Image size Size Size (pixels) Approximate size when printed at 200 dp

33Reference—Choosing the Focus Area2 Press the multi selector left, right, up, or down to select the focus area. The se lect ed focus area will be di

34Reference—Choosing the Focus Area Focus LockFocus lock can be used to focus on a subject that will not be in one of the fi ve focus areas in the fi na

35Reference—Manual Focus The Electronic Range FinderIf the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster, the viewfi nder fo cus indicator can be used

36Reference—Flash Sync ModeFlash Sync ModeChoose a fl ash sync mode according to shooting conditions. The current fl ash mode is displayed in the contr

37Reference—Flash Sync ModeChoosing a Flash Sync ModePress the button and rotate the command dial. The current fl ash sync mode is displayed in the

38Reference—Flash Sync ModeFlash Compensation (P, S, A, and M Modes Only)Controls used: and buttons + command dialFlash compensation can be used t

39Reference—Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)Photographs taken at slow shutter speeds are prone to blurring. If sensitiv-ity

iiior store with metal objects such as neck lac es or hair pins.• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the prod u

40Reference—P, S, A, and M ModesP, S, A, and M modes offer varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture.Mode DescriptionPProgrammed auto

41Reference—P, S, A, and M Modes ExposureExposure controls the brightness of photographs. The same exposure can be achieved with different combinatio

42Reference—P, S, A, and M ModesP: Programmed AutoIn this mode, the camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal ex-posure. This mode is recomm

43Reference—P, S, A, and M ModesS: Shutter-Priority AutoIn mode S, you choose the shutter speed while the camera au to mat i cal ly selects the apertu

44Reference—P, S, A, and M ModesA: Aperture-Priority AutoIn mode A, you choose the aperture while the camera controls shutter speed for optimal exposu

45Reference—P, S, A, and M ModesM: ManualIn mode M, the user controls both shutter speed and aperture. Shut ter speed can be set to values between 30

46Reference—P, S, A, and M Modes Long Time-ExposuresAt a shutter speed of , the shutter will remain open while the camera shutter-release but ton is

47Reference—P, S, A, and M ModesExposure Compensation (P, S, and A Modes Only)Controls used: button + command dialTo obtain the desired results wit

48Reference—P, S, A, and M ModesThe options in the Optimize Image menu control sharpening, contrast, saturation, and hue.Option DescriptionNNormal(def

49Reference—P, S, A, and M ModesWhite balance ensures that colors appear natural regardless of the color of the light source. Auto white balance is r

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50Reference—Restoring Default SettingsThe camera settings listed below can be re stored to default values by holding the and but- tons down togethe

51Reference—Viewing PhotographsPhotographs can be viewed in the monitor one at a time (“single-image playback”) or in “contact sheets” of up to nine i

52Reference—Viewing PhotographsPhoto InformationPhoto in for ma tion is su per im posed on images displayed in single-im age play back. Press the mul

53Reference—Viewing Photographs햲 햴햲 햳햴Highlights 1 Protect status... 56 2 Image high lights (brig

54Reference—Viewing PhotographsViewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail PlaybackTo display images in “con tact sheets” of four or nine images, press the b

55Reference—Viewing PhotographsTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPress the button to zoom in on the im age displayed in single-image playback or o

56Reference—Protecting Photographs from DeletionIn full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the button can be used to protect pho to graphs from ac

57Reference—Deleting Individual PhotographsTo delete a photograph displayed in single-image playback, or the pho- to graph highlighted in thumbnail p

58Reference—Viewing Photographs on TVThe supplied video cable can be used to connect the camera to a tele vi sion or VCR for playback or recording.Vie

59Reference—Viewing Photographs on a Computer Nikon Capture 4Nikon Capture 4 Version 4.3 or later (available separate-ly) can be used to control the c

vNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro-duce

60Reference—Viewing Photographs on a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable1 Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up.3 Turn the camera on. If Mas

61Reference—Viewing Photographs on a ComputerMacintoshDrag the camera volume (“NIKON D50”) into the Trash.Disconnecting the CameraIf PTP is selected f

62Reference—Printing PhotographsTake photographsPhotographs can be printed by any of the following methods:• Connect the camera to a printer and prin

63Reference—Printing PhotographsConnecting the Printer1 Set the USB option in the setup menu to PTP ( 71).2 Turn the printer on.3 Turn the camera off

64Reference—Printing PhotographsOption DescriptionStart PrintingPrint selected picture. To cancel and return to PictBridge playback dis-play before a

65Reference—Printing PhotographsOption DescriptionCroppingMenu shown at right will be displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight Crop (

66Reference—Printing PhotographsPrinting Selected PhotographsChoosing Print Select in the PictBridge menu (see above) displays the menu shown in Step

67Reference—Printing PhotographsPrint SetThe Print Set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-compatible

68Basic Camera Settings: The Setup MenuSetupSetupThe setup menu contains the following options.OptionFormat 68CSM/Setup Menu 69Date 69LCD Brightness 6

69Basic Camera Settings: The Setup MenuSetupCSM/Setup MenuChoose Simple to display only basic options in the Custom Settings ( 87) and setup menus

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70Basic Camera Settings: The Setup MenuSetupLanguage (LANG)Choose from the following languages:Image CommentAdd brief text com ments to photographs as

71Basic Camera Settings: The Setup MenuSetupUSBChoose a USB option for connection to a com-puter or PictBridge printer. Choose PTP when connecting t

72Basic Camera Settings: The Setup MenuSetupNewCreate a folder with a new name as described in “Naming Folders,” be-low.RenameRename an existing folde

73Basic Camera Settings: The Setup MenuSetupFile No. Seq.Choose how the camera names fi les.• Off (default): File numbering is reset to 0001 when a n

74Basic Camera Settings: The Setup MenuSetupDust Ref PhotoAcquire reference data for the Image Dust Off function in Nikon Capture 4 Version 4.3 or lat

75Basic Camera Settings: The Setup MenuSetup Image Dust OffDust Ref Photo is only available with CPU lenses. A lens with a focal length of at least 5

76Setup Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting OptionsThe Shooting MenuAdjustments to shooting options are made from the shooting menu ( 26).Opti

77Setup Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuTone Comp.Choose the amount of contrast. The default set-ting is Auto; a setting of Custom is available to

78Setup Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuHue AdjustmentHue can be adjusted from the default setting of 0 ° in in cre ments of 3 °. Taking red as an

79Setup Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuWhite BalanceSee “White Balance” ( 49) for more infor-mation.White Balance > PresetPreset white balan

viiA two-button reset (page 50) and Custom Setting R (Menu Reset; page 87) can be used to restore factory default settings.Viewing Photographs on a Co

80Setup Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu3 Press the shutter-release button halfway to return to shooting mode.4 Press the (WB) button until a bli

81Setup Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuCopying White Balance from a PhotographSelecting a new source photograph overwrites any white balance value

82Setup Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuISOSee “Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)” ( 39) for more information.

83Setup Playback Options: The Playback MenuPlayback OptionsThe Playback MenuAdjustments to playback options are made from the playback menu ( 26). No

84Setup Playback Options: The Playback MenuDeleteChoose from:Option DescriptionSelected Delete selected photos.All Delete all photos.Note that photogr

85Setup Playback Options: The Playback MenuSlide ShowView photographs in an automated slide show (see “Playback Fldr” for information on choosing the

86Setup Playback Options: The Playback MenuPrint SetChoose Select/Set to select photographs for printing on a PictBridge printer or DPOF-compat-ible

87Setup Custom SettingsCustom Settings are used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences.Custom SettingsThe Custom Settings MenuOpt

88Custom SettingsSetup2: AutofocusChoose from:1: BeepAt the default setting of On, a beep will sound while the release timer is running in self-timer

89Setup Custom SettingsOption DescriptionSingle Area 1User selects focus area manually ( 33); camera focuses on subject in selected focus area only.