a: AUTO mode (P. 28)

Camera automatically controls all the exposure settings. Suitable for taking pictures right away.
s: Portrait mode (P. 37) User-controlled exposure mode P: Auto-Multi Program (P. 54)
Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically. Other settings, such as Flexible Program (page 55) or Exposure Compensation (page 64) are possible. Use this mode to take portraits. The background is blurred to accentuate your main subject.
d: Landscape mode (P. 37)
Use this mode to take pictures of distant daytime or nighttime scenes. The overall landscape will be sharply focused.
S: Shutter-Priority Auto (P. 56)
You set desired shutter speed, and the camera selects the correct aperture. Freeze the motion of a moving subject or blur the subject.

f: Close-Up mode (P. 38)

Use this mode to take up-close pictures of subjects such as flowers or insects.
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.
g: Sports Continuous mode (P. 38) Use this mode to freeze the motion of fastmoving subjects. Continuous shooting is also possible with this mode. h: Night Portrait mode (P. 39) Use this mode for subjects with an evening or night background.

M: Manual (P. 60)

Shutter speed and aperture are set manually. Suitable for taking photographs with unique effects.
Point-and-shoot exposure mode

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Start Shooting Immediately
Open the battery chamber and install batteries while the cameras power is off (page 16).
Hold the camera properly, compose frame and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button (page 30).
Attach the lens and turn the power switch on (page 18).
Open the camera back and install the film (page 20).
When the camera back is closed, the film is automatically advanced and the number of available exposures is displayed in the LCD panel.
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).
Make sure E is blinking in the LCD panel when removing the film cartridge.
Set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus) (page 26) and the exposure mode dial to a (AUTO mode) (page 28).

Use a G- or D-type AF Nikkor lens to utilise all of this cameras functions. However, autofocus cannot be used with AF-S and AF-I lenses, and the Vibration Reduction function of the VR lens does not function (p. 88). Make sure to turn the power switch off when attaching/detaching the lens. Avoid direct sunlight when attaching/detaching the lens.

Detach the lens.

Push and hold the lens release button, then turn the lens clockwise to detach the lens.
NOTE: Non-CPU Nikkor lens
When a non-CPU Nikkor lens is attached and the power switch is turned on, -- 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 unattended without lens
When you leave the camera unattended without a lens attached, be sure to attach the supplied body cap (page 2), or optional body cap BF-1A. (BF-1 body cap cannot be used.)

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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.
Gently close the camera back until the camera back snaps closed.
Turn the power switch on, open the camera back by sliding the camera back lock release lever and load film.
The film automatically advances to final frame with blinking o, o, o, o as indicated in LCD panel. When the film has completed set up, a shutter sound is let out but no picture has been taken. LCD Panel indicates number of exposures left on film. Film rewinds one frame at a time as photos are taken. When E appears in the LCD panel, film is not properly installed. Open the camera back again and reload film by aligning the film leader to the red index mark. When Err and E in the LCD panel and Err in viewfinder blink, film is not correctly advanced. Open the camera back again and reload film. Pictures taken on frames beyond the indicated number of the exposures for the film roll may be discarded in the process of developing.

Set focus mode to AF (autofocus). (See page 46 for details.)
Turn the power switch on and set the focus mode selector to AF (autofocus).
Make sure to turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into position. To focus, lightly press the shutter release button (page 24).

NOTE: AF focus mode

Do not rotate the lens focusing ring manually when the focus mode selector is set to AF.
Scenes with subjects within the focus brackets located at different distances from the camera
For example, when photographing an animal in a cage or a person in a forest.
Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority
Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority automatically focuses on the subject located closest to any of three focus areas (page 48). 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 the exposure mode is set to a (AUTO mode, page 28) or to any Vari-Program (page 36) (except f Close-Up mode), the F55/F55D automatically selects Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority for easy operation, making it unnecessary to switch the focus area.
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 subject is in shadow.

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Set Exposure Mode to a

About exposure mode

Four exposure modes besides a and five Vari-Program modes are available with this camera. Utilising the characteristics of each exposure mode, effective results can be achieved with various types of subjects or shooting situations. And the five Vari-Program modes enable you to easily choose proper exposure controls by simply selecting the desired mode for various shooting situations. See each reference page for operating instructions and details.

Symbol Exposure mode

AUTO P. 28 Portrait P. 37 Landscape P. 37 Close-Up P. 38
When the exposure mode is set to a, the camera automatically controls all the exposure settings.

Set exposure mode to a.

Characteristics/Shooting situations
The easiest exposure mode for general shooting. Camera controls shutter speed and aperture automatically depending on the subjects brightnessallowing 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. Use this mode to take up-close pictures of subjects such as flowers or insects. Your close-ups will be taken with an artistically blurred background. Use this mode to take sports pictures. Using a fast shutter speed, it freezes the motion

Lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject and when the subject is in focus, causes / to appear in the viewfinder.
Hold the camera properly.
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.
Keep your elbow propped against your body for support. Stand with one foot forward a half step and keep your upper body still. Grasp the camera handgrip with your right hand and use your left hand to cradle the camera (or lens).
Camera shake is likely to occur when the camera is not held steady or with slow shutter speed. The built-in Speedlight automatically fires in dark conditions (where slow shutter speed is required) in a or Vari-Program (except for d and g) with this camera but always remember to hold the camera correctly.

Built-in Speedlight

When the subject is dark or backlit and the shutter release button is lightly pressed, the builtin Speedlight automatically pops up in a or VariProgram (except in d or g). See page 40 for details.
Compose frame, centre focus brackets on your subject, and focus by lightly pressing the shutter release button.

NOTE: Composing frame

This cameras viewfinder frame shows approximately 89% of the image actually exposed on the film frame. Therefore, the actual exposed frame is somewhat larger than the image you see through the viewfinder. Note that the edges of a negative film are partially cropped by most labs.
Compose frame so that the subject to be focused is located closest at any of three focus areas and lightly press the shutter release button. When the Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority (pages 26, 48) is set, camera automatically maintains focus on the subject located closest to any of three focus areas.

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Release Shutter
Confirm that / (in-focus indicator) appears in the viewfinder, then slowly, fully depress the shutter release button. With a moving subject, Continuous Servo AF (page 46) activates and camera continuously focuses on the subject.

h: 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. Use d Landscape mode for twilight or nighttime scene without foreground subject. Use of ISO 400 or faster film speed is recommended. To avoid camera shake, use a tripod.
g: Sports Continuous mode
Use this mode to freeze action. It uses a fast shutter 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 lenses are recommended. Use of ISO 400 or faster film speed is recommended. A tripod is recommended when using a telephoto lens to avoid camera shake.

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Using Built-In Speedlight
When the subject is dark or backlit and the shutter release button is lightly pressed, the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up in a or Vari-Program (except in d or g). Fully depress the shutter release button to take pictures with the Speedlight.
Confirm in viewfinder, then compose, focus and take the picture with flash by fully depressing the shutter release button.
When the built-in Speedlight is ready to fire, appears without blinking in the viewfinder (when the cameras meter is on). When you want to take a picture without the flash, close the built-in Speedlight until it clicks shut while lightly pressing the shutter release button. (When the flash is cancelled in this manner, as long as the shutter release button is kept lightly pressed, flash is cancelled for subsequent shots. When you remove your finger from the shutter release button and shutter release button is lightly pressed again, the built-in Speedlight pops up again and flash starts charging.) To cancel the flash, select the Flash Cancel mode (page 79) before lightly pressing the shutter release button.
The shutter cannot be released unless appears without blinking in the viewfinder. blinks in the viewfinder approx. 3 sec. after full flash output. If this happens, underexposure may have occurred. Check the flash shooting distance range (page 83) and shoot again. With dark subjects, the cameras AF-Assist Illuminator is automatically activated to guide autofocus. See page 50 for details.
NOTE: Continuous use of built-in Speedlight

Autofocus

With the focus mode selector set to AF, lightly pressing the shutter release button automatically focuses the camera on the subject at the focus area (page 9/48) and causes / to appear in the viewfinder.

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 Automatically activated when shooting a stationary subject. The shutter can be released when the focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder. Once focused on a subject, keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed locks focus (Focus Lock, page 52). However, if the subject starts moving, Focus Lock is deactivated, and the focus mode automatically switches to Continuous Servo AF. Continuous Servo AF Continuous Servo AF is automatically activated when the subject is moving. The shutter can be released when the focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder; however, focus is not locked and the camera continues to focus on the subject until shutter release. With a moving subject, Focus Tracking (page 108) is activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject. Also, F55/F55D will continue to focus firmly on a main subject with Lock-On. When g Sports Continuous mode is selected, Continuous Servo AF is automatically activated and the camera continuously focuses on the subject.
Manual focus using Electronic Rangefinder
Set the focus mode selector to M. The focus can be confirmed with / indication in the viewfinder. The Electronic Rangefinder works with most Nikkor lenses (including AF Nikkors when operated manually) having a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. Lightly press the shutter release button and while the meter is on, rotate the lens focusing ring until / appears in the viewfinder. The shutter can be released anytime. The Electronic Rangefinder can be activated with any of three focus brackets selected as the focus area (page 9/49).

About Lock-On

Set the exposure mode dial to S.

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Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
A: Aperture-Priority Auto
Enables you to set the desired aperture (lens minimum to maximum) manually. The camera automatically selects a shutter speed suitable for correct exposure.
A (Aperture-Priority Auto) can only be used with a CPU Nikkor lens such as G- or D-type Nikkor (page 88). In flash photography, varying the aperture changes the flash shooting distance (page 83).
Set the aperture (lens minimum to maximum) by rotating the Command Dial.

Small aperture f/32

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). If the warning indication remains on, use the Speedlight. If the subject is too dark or backlit, the flash recommended indication blinks in the viewfinder when you lightly press the shutter release button. Use the Speedlight (page 80/91).
By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the depth of field (page 86), you can sharpen the background and foreground, or blur the background. Large aperture f/2.8 Overexposure
Set the exposure mode dial to A.

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Manual Exposure Mode

M: Manual

Enables you to set both shutter speed (-[Time] and 30-1/2000 sec.) and aperture (lens minimum to maximum) manually.
Non-CPU lenses (page 90) can only be used in Manual exposure mode.
With electronic analogue exposure display in the viewfinder, you can produce various creative effects by adjusting the exposure. Long Time exposure (Time) can be set in Manual exposure mode.
Set 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 speed and aperture) and the correct exposure. The electronic analogue exposure display blinks when the subject brightness is beyond the cameras exposure range. (Electronic analogue exposure display is not available with Long Time exposure.) The following examples show electronic analogue exposure display indications:

Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the multiple exposure button so Z appears in the LCD panel. The display changes as follows:
Auto Exposure Bracketing cannot be performed in a and Vari-Program. Auto Exposure Bracketing and Multiple Exposure (page 69) cannot be set simultaneously. Auto Exposure Bracketing and Long Time exposure (page 62) cannot be set simultaneously.

Cancel (no display)

Z appears in the LCD panel when the Multiple Exposure is set.
Rotate the Command Dial while pressing the button to set the necessary Exposure Compensation.
Test shooting is recommended since the compensation actually required varies depending on the shooting situation. When the background is completely dark and subjects do not overlap, no compensation is necessary for each shot. In some cases, frames may shift slightly in multiple exposure. In particular, film advance becomes unstable at the beginning and near the end of a film roll so multiple exposure is not recommended. 69

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Multiple Exposurecontinued
Standard compensation value in multiple exposure
Number of exposures Two Three Four Eight or nine Compensation value 1.0 EV 1.5 EV 2.0 EV 3.0 EV Exposure Compensation is necessary depending on the number of exposures in multiple exposure since more than one image is exposed in the same frame.
The first shot is taken and Z and frame counter blink in the LCD panel when the shutter release button is fully depressed. The frame counter in the LCD panel does not count down and the film does not advance, and multiple exposures can be taken from the second shutter release. The multiple exposure is cancelled, film advances and Z disappears from the LCD panel when the second shot is taken. To take more than two shots on the same frame, rotate the Command Dial while pressing the button again after the first shot is taken by depressing the shutter release button and while Z is blinking so Z appears without blinking. Repeat this operation as many times as you wish to continue taking pictures on the same frame. To cancel multiple exposure, rotate the Command Dial while pressing the button so Z disappears from the LCD panel or set the exposure mode to a or Vari-Program. Film is advanced and frame counter counts down when the multiple exposure is cancelled before or during multiple exposure operation.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

This section describes other useful camera functions and information.
Film rewind Dioptre adjustment/Viewfinder accessories Available mode combinations
Multiple Exposure cannot be performed in the a or Vari-Program. Multiple Exposure and Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 66) cannot be set simultaneously.

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

Mid-roll rewind

To rewind film at mid-roll, press the two film rewind buttons simultaneously for approx. 1 sec. o, o, o and then o appear in the LCD panel during film rewind and the frame counter counts backwards until rewind is complete. Film is completely rewound when a blinking E shows in the frame counter. (E appears without blinking when the exposure meter is off.) Make sure E is blinking, open the camera back and remove the film cartridge.

Dioptre adjustment

Remove the rubber eyecup and slide the dioptre adjustment lever while looking through the viewfinder until the focus brackets or other displays in the viewfinder appear sharp. Attach the rubber eyecup again after adjustment. The adjustable range of the finder dioptre is 1.5m-1 to +0.8m-1. Nine optional eyepiece correction lenses provide a viewfinder dioptre range of 5m-1 to +3m-1 (page 98).
NOTE: Using the dioptre adjustment lever
If film does not start to rewind or film rewind stops at mid-roll
When battery power is very low, or at low temperatures, film may not start rewinding or film rewind may stop at mid-roll, and o, frame number and insufficient battery power indication M will blink in the LCD panel. In this case, turn the power switch off, change batteries, then turn the power switch on and press the two film rewind buttons simultaneously for approx. 1 sec. to rewind film again.
Since the dioptre adjustment lever is located next to the viewfinder, be careful not to poke yourself in the eye with your finger or fingernail while sliding the lever.
Attaching viewfinder accessories
To attach an eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens, remove the rubber eyecup and slide down the eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens. To reattach the rubber eyecup after removing the eyepiece cap or eyepiece correction lens, make sure the K DK-16 stamp is at the bottom.

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Available Mode Combinations
The following chart lists available modes when a CPU Nikkor lens such as a G- or D-type lens is attached.
Exposure mode AF-Assist Illuminator R R R R R R R R Metering system Matrix Matrix Matrix Matrix Matrix Matrix Matrix Matrix Matrix Centre Partial Flexible Program R Film advance mode Single frame Single frame Single frame Single frame Continuous* Single frame Single frame Single frame Single frame Single frame Exposure compensation R R R R R R R R Auto Exposure Bracketing R R R R Focus mode AF R R R R R R R R (Centre) R R R R R R MF R R R R R R R R R R Multiple exposure R R R R

Exposure mode

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
This section introduces various aspects of flash photography using the built-in Speedlight.
Built-in Speedlight (Matrix Balanced FillFlash, Standard TTL Flash)/Ready-light Flash sync mode features Using built-in Speedlight
: Dynamic AF Mode with ClosestSubject Priority : Dynamic AF Mode : 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

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Built-In Speedlight/Ready-Light
Built-in Speedlight and TTL Flash modes
This camera is equipped with a built-in Speedlight that provides an angle of coverage for a 28mm lens with a guide number of 12 (ISO 100, m). When the subject is dark or backlit, in a or Vari-Program (except in d or g), the built-in Speedlight automatically pops up. When the shutter is released, the flash fires to create natural-looking flash photography utilising Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash. In P, S, A or M exposure mode, when the subject is dark or backlit, flash recommended indication blinks in the viewfinder, and the Speedlight pops up when the Speedlight lock-release button is pressed and the Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash is possible. (In M exposure mode, Standard TTL Flash is selected.) In addition to shooting in dim light, the flash can be used in daylight to reduce shadows on the main subject or to put catchlights in your subjects eyes. Four flash sync modesFront-Curtain Sync (Normal Sync), Slow Sync, RedEye Reduction and Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Syncare available with this camera.
See below for the TTL Flash modes, page 80 for using the built-in Speedlight and page 78 for the flash sync modes. Standard TTL Flash Standard TTL Flash is automatically selected when the exposure mode is set to M. In Standard TTL Flash, the main subject is correctly exposed but background exposure is not considered. Standard TTL Flash is useful when you want to highlight the main subject.
When using the built-in Speedlight or an optional Speedlight (p. 91), the ready-light appears in the viewfinder when the Speedlight is fully charged and ready to fire. If the ready-light blinks approx. 3 sec. after full flash output, underexposure may have occurred (when using built-in Speedlight or optional Speedlight set to non-TTL Auto Flash mode). Check the focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again. When the optional Speedlight is set to TTL and the shutter release button is lightly pressed, the ready-light in the viewfinder blinks to indicate that the flash will be fired at full output. Make sure to set the optional Speedlight to A (non-TTL Auto Flash) or M (Manual Flash) mode.

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.
* One EV change in the film speed changes aperture by one EV. If the film speed of the film in use is an intermediate value of the film speed indicated in the table, the aperture changes accordingly. If the controlled aperture is darker than maximum aperture, maximum aperture of the attached lens is selected. See Non-TTL Auto Flash using optional Speedlight on page 92 for the operation other than setting the aperture.

Non-TTL Auto Flash

In Non-TTL Auto Flash shooting, light output automatically changes to match the flash-to-subject distance, but the light is measured by the light sensor on the optional Speedlight instead of being measured through the lens. Compared to TTL Auto Flash of the built-in Speedlight, where the light is measured through the lens, the control of the flash output level is somewhat less accurate.
Available flash sync mode with optional Speedlight
Exposure mode Front-Curtain Sync R R R R R R R R R R Red-Eye Reduction R R R R R R R R R R Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync R Slow Sync R Flash Cancel

a s d* f g* h P S A M

* Built-in Speedlight is always set to Flash Cancel when d or g is selected but flash shooting becomes possible with optional Speedlight. However, turning the optional Speedlight power off activates Flash Cancel mode.
in the viewfinder blinks approx. 3 sec. after full flash output. This may indicate underexposure has occurred. Check the focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range and shoot again. When the subject is dark, the cameras AF-Assist Illuminator automatically turns on to guide autofocus (the Speedlights AF-Assist Illuminator does not turn on). See page 50 for details.

ISO film speed Aperture

50 2.8

200 5.6

800 11

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Notes on using optional Speedlights
See your Speedlight manual for details. Make sure to cancel the standby mode of the optional Speedlight. Flash sync speed is 1/90 sec. or slower when using an optional Speedlight. When Red-Eye Reduction or Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync is set on a camera attached with an optional Speedlight, the Red-Eye Reduction lamp of the camera body lights up. Even when an optional Speedlight with AF-Assist Illuminator is attached, the AF-Assist Illuminator of the camera body emits light when the focus mode is set to AF an AF , Nikkor lens is attached, the subject is dark and centre focus area is selected or Dynamic AF Mode with Closest-Subject Priority is activated. Selecting Flash Cancel mode on the camera does not override the operation of the optional Speedlight. Flash exposure compensation is not performed with the optional Speedlight. With the SB-26, 25 or 24, Speedlight performs Front-Curtain Sync even if Rear-Curtain Sync is set on Speedlight (Speedlight setting is overridden). With the SB-26, 25 or 24, 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.

Soft case (CF-62)

Camera case CF-62 is available for this camera. The camera body fits inside the case with AF 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G or smaller lens attached.
Neckstraps/Handstrap AH-4

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Braid-type AN-4B (black) and AN-4Y (yellow), wide braid-type AN-6Y (yellow) and AN-6W (burgundy) neckstraps are available. Handstrap AH-4 helps you hold the camera firmly and easily, and shoot in quickmotion.

Lenses

A wide variety of AF lenseswideangle, telephoto, zoom, Micro or DC (Defocus image Control)is available for the F55/F55D.

Filters

Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in and rear-interchange. With the F55/F55D, the filter factor 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 when using the filter to protect the lens. Moir may occur when shooting a subject against bright light or if a bright light source is in the frame. In this case, remove the filter before shooting.

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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 seawater, wipe the camera body with a soft, clean cloth slightly moistened with pure water to remove salt, and then dry it with a dry cloth. NEVER use organic solvents like thinner or benzene. They may damage the camera.
Remove the batteries and store the camera with a desiccant
If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries to protect the camera from battery leakage. In a humid environment, store the camera inside a plastic bag with a desiccant to keep out dust, moisture and salt. Note, however, that storing leather cases in vinyl bags may cause the leather to deteriorate. Keep the batteries in a cool, dry place away from heat or humidity. Change the desiccant occasionally since it does not absorb moisture effectively after a while. Leaving the camera unused for a long period of time may cause mould to grow and result in malfunction. Turn the power on and release the shutter a few times once per month. To maintain the built-in Speedlight in peak condition, fire it a few times every month. This will enable you to use the flash for many years.

90 appears (when shutter speed faster than 1/90 sec. is selected)

90 appears

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 has fired at full output and underexposure may have occurred. Optional Speedlight is set to TTL Auto Flash
Simply release the shutter 79, 82 to take a flash picture. (Shutter speed automatically shifts to 1/90 sec.) Use Speedlight.

blinks

55, 57, 59, 61, 76, 80 77, 82, 83

Lo appears

Underexposure warning (subject is too dark).
Set the optional Speedlight to A (Non-TTL Auto Flash) or M (Manual flash). Turn the power off once and then on again. If the warning indication remains, or this warning appears frequently, contact authorised Nikon dealer or service centre.
Err blinks # or % blinks Subject brightness is beyond cameras (in M exposure exposure range. mode)

Err blinks

Malfunction detected.
Shutter speed is set to -- (Time) in S mode. Auto Exposure Bracketing is set during Long Time exposure.
Cancel the -- by selecting 30 56, 62 sec. or faster shutter speed, or select M mode to perform Long Time Exposure. Select shutter speed other than 62, 66 -- to cancel Long Time exposure, or cancel Auto Exposure Bracketing.
In certain cases, due to static electricity, the F55/F55Ds microcomputer may turn the camera off, even with fresh, properly installed batteries. For the same reason, the film may not advance properly. In each of these cases, to resume operation, simply turn the power off, then turn it on again. Or, remove and reinstall the batteries.
blinks for 3 sec. after flash
Shoot again after confirming focus distance, aperture or flash shooting distance range.

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Glossary
CPU Central Processing Unit. The electronic component that controls an electronic products functions. AF Nikkor (including G- and D-type AF Nikkor) and AI-P-Nikkor lenses have built-in CPUs. EV Exposure Value: A number representing the available combinations of shutter speeds and apertures that give the same exposure effect under conditions of similar scene brightness and ISO. At ISO 100, the combination of a one-second shutter speed and an aperture of f/1.4 is defined as EV1. The camera can be used only within the EV range of the exposure meter. For example, with the F55/F55D, the exposure metering range is from EV1 to EV20 at ISO 100 with an f/1.4 lens. Exposure bracketing Shooting the same subject a number of times at a range of different exposures to attain proper exposure. Three shots with metered EV, under EV, and over EV exposure are performed in that order with the F55/F55D. Automatic exposure bracketing is performed with varied shutter speeds and/or apertures. Exposure Compensation In a situation such as when your subject is strongly backlit, exposure compensation enables you to intentionally compensate the standard exposure value measured by the camera to create a desired effect. Exposure compensation of 2 EV to +2 EV in 1/2 steps is available with the F55/F55D. Flash shooting distance range The distance range over which a flash can effectively provide light. Flash shooting distance range is controlled by the amount of flash output available. Each automatic Speedlights flash output varies from maximum duration to minimum duration. Close-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/F55Ds flash sync speed is 1/90 sec. or slower.