We recommend that you keep handy. Supplied accessories Body cap (P. 19) Accessory shoe cover Eyepiece cap DK-5 (P. 73) * Remove this cover when attaching an optional Speedlight to the accessory shoe. • Take trial shots Take trial shots before shooting at important graduations. • Have Nikon spot-check your camera Nikon recommends that you have your dealer or service centre at least once every two years. • Using your camera correctly The Nikon F55/F55D’s performance has been optimised for use brand accessories. Accessories made by other may not meet Nikon’s criteria for specifications, and nonconforming could damage the F55/F55D’s components. Nikon cannot guarantee the F55/F55D’s performance when it is used with other than Nikon accessories. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Contents BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............................................................................Introduction ...............................................................................................................Nomenclature............................................................................................................LCD Panel/Viewfinder Display ..................................................................................Available Exposure Modes ...................................................................................Start Shooting Immediately ...............................................................................PREPARATION.....................................................................................1. Install Batteries and Check Battery Power.......................................................16-17 2. Mount Lens .......................................................................................................3. Load Film ..........................................................................................................4. Set Date and Time (F55D only) .........................................................................22-23 About Shutter Release Button ...................................................................................24 BASIC OPERATION 1 ..........................................................................25-33 1. Set Focus Mode to AF......................................................................................26-27 2. Set Exposure Mode to a ................................................................................28-29 3. Hold Camera and Focus...................................................................................30-31 4. Release Shutter ................................................................................................32-33 About Metering Systems and Exposure ....................................................................34 BASIC OPERATION 2 ..........................................................................35-44 Shooting with Vari-Program..................................................................................36-39 Using Built-In Speedlight ......................................................................................40-41 Self-Timer Operation.............................................................................................42-43 Imprinting Date/Time (F55D only) ..............................................................................44 FOCUS OPERATION ...........................................................................45-52 Focus Mode ..........................................................................................................46-47 Focus Area ............................................................................................................48-49 AF-Assist Illuminator .............................................................................................50-51 Focus Lock .................................................................................................................52 EXPOSURE MODE ..............................................................................Auto-Multi Program ..............................................................................................Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode...................................................................Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode ................................................................Manual Exposure Mode ........................................................................................Long Time Exposure ..................................................................................................ADVANCED OPERATION ....................................................................Exposure Compensation ......................................................................................Auto Exposure Bracketing ....................................................................................Multiple Exposure .................................................................................................OTHER FUNCTIONS ..........