Nikon 50DX Instruction Manual - Page 2
Foreword, Tips on Using the Speedlight
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Foreword • Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Speedlight SB-50DX. Get to know your SB-50DX, and be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it. Main features of the SB-50DX: • The SB-50DX is a high-performance Speedlight having a guide number of 22/72 (at 35mm zoom-head position, ISO 100, m/ft., 20°C/68°F). According to the camera/lens used with the SB-50DX, you can perform various types of TTL auto flash (p. 25) and Manual flash (p. 31). When used with Nikon digital SLR cameras, D-TTL auto flash can be performed. • Automatic power zoom continuously changes the zoom-head position from 24mm to 50mm according to the lens' focal length (incompatible with some lenses, see p. 16). The built-in wide-flash adapter increases the angle of coverage to match a 14mm lens (p. 17). • Flash head tilts up to 90° or down to -18°, enabling bounce-flash photography (p. 40) or close-up photography (p. 43). • When used with a camera having a built-in Speedlight, both the SB-50DX and the camera's built-in Speedlight fire simultaneously (p. 42, 54) for double-flash photography. A diffuser (p. 42) is provided to diffuse light for bounce-flash photography with the double flash. • Wireless multiple flash photography (p. 48) is also possible. • The supplied Infrared Filter SW-9IR enables you to use the SB-50DX as an infrared remote commander (p. 53). • For operation in dim light, an illuminator for the LCD panel is provided (p. 8) and light condensing paint is applied to characters and symbols on the backside (p. 7). * The Nikon N90s, N90, N70, N8008/N8008s, PRONEA 6i, N6006, N6000, N60, N50 N5005 and N4004/N4004s are sold exclusively in the U.S.A. * The Nikon N80-series and N65-series are sold exclusively in the U.S.A., Central and South America. * The Nikon N2020 and N2000 are sold exclusively in the U.S.A. and Canada. 2 Tips on Using the Speedlight • Take trial shots Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations. • Have Nikon spot-check your Speedlight regularly Nikon recommends that you have your Speedlight serviced by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years. • Using your Speedlight correctly The Nikon Speedlight SB-50DX's performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand cameras/accessories (including lenses). Cameras/accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications, and nonconforming cameras/ accessories could damage the SB-50DX's components. Nikon cannot guarantee the SB-50DX's performance when it is used with non-Nikon brand products. • Supplied accessories Soft Case SS-50 Infrared Filter SW-9IR (p. 53) 3
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