Nikon D50 User Manual

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Table of Contents
For Your Safety.............................................................................................. ii
Notices ........................................................................................................... iv
Introduction.................................................................................................... 1
Getting to Know the Camera....................................................................... 2
First Steps ...................................................................................................... 7
Attaching a Lens ........................................................................................... 7
Charging and Inserting the Battery................................................................ 8
Basic Setup ................................................................................................... 10
Inserting Memory Cards................................................................................ 11
Adjusting Viewfi nder Focus........................................................................... 13
Tutorial: Photography and Playback ............................................................ 14
Taking Photographs in
Mode................................................................. 14
Digital Vari-Programs ................................................................................... 19
Choosing a Shooting Mode.......................................................................... 21
Using the Self-timer or Remote Control...................................................... 22
Basic Playback ............................................................................................... 24
Reference........................................................................................................ 25
Using Camera Menus.................................................................................... 26
Reference: More on Photography ................................................................ 30
Image Quality and Size................................................................................. 30
Image Quality ............................................................................................... 31
Image Size .................................................................................................... 32
Choosing the Focus Area.............................................................................. 33
Manual Focus ................................................................................................ 35
Flash Sync Mode............................................................................................ 36
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)......................................................................... 39
P, S, A, and M Modes .................................................................................... 40
Choosing an Exposure Mode......................................................................... 40
P: Programmed Auto..................................................................................... 42
S: Shutter-Priority Auto.................................................................................. 43
A: Aperture-Priority Auto .............................................................................. 44
M: Manual.................................................................................................... 45
Exposure Compensation (P, S, A, and M Modes Only).................................... 47
Optimizing Images ........................................................................................ 48
White Balance............................................................................................... 49
Restoring Default Settings ........................................................................... 50
Reference: More on Playback........................................................................ 51
Viewing Photographs ................................................................................... 51
Protecting Photographs from Deletion....................................................... 56
Deleting Individual Photographs................................................................. 57
Viewing Photographs on TV ........................................................................ 58

Nikon D50 Specifications

General

Megapixel	6.1 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor format	DX
Image stabilizer	-
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, NEF, RAW
Maximum image resolution	3008 x 2000 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	23.7 x 15.6 mm
Still image resolution(s)	3008 x 2000 2256 x 1496 1504 x 1000
Optical zoom	- x
Mounting type	Bayonet
Lens mount interface	Nikon F
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	200, 1600
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	1600
ISO sensitivity (min)	200
Light exposure correction	±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	20 s
Flash modes	Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (wide)	- m
Flash exposure lock	Yes
Magnification	0.75 x
Viewfinder type	Optical
HDMI	No
USB version	2.0
Eye relief	8 mm
Scene modes	Children, Close-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effects	Vivid
White balance	Auto, Manual
Playback modes	Rotation, Slideshow, Zoom
Self-timer delay	2, 20 s
Diopter adjustment (D-D)	-1.6 - 0.5
HD type	Not supported
Maximum video resolution	- pixels
Memory slots	1
Compatible memory cards	SD
Display diagonal	2 \
Display resolution (numeric)	130000 pixels
Power source type	Battery
Battery type	EN-EL3
Product color	Black

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	76 mm
Width	133 mm
Height	102 mm
Weight	540 g