This is a Nikon F501F50D camera instruction manual, which introduces the basic use of the camera, including auto focus mode, advanced mode, flash photography, etc.
This manual covers everything you need to start shooting with the Nikon F50/F50D, including mounting lenses, installing the 6 V lithium battery, loading film, and using the built‑in flash. Detailed sections explain the SIMPLE and ADVANCED shooting modes, exposure programs, and how to adjust focus, aperture, and ISO settings.
The specifications section lists the camera’s 35 mm single‑lens‑reflex design, Nikon F mount, integral‑motor autofocus, and a range of exposure modes such as Programmed Auto, Shutter‑Priority Auto, Aperture‑Priority Auto, and Manual. Additional information on battery types, film speed range, and optional functions helps both beginners and experienced photographers get the most out of the camera.
| Camera type | 35mm single‑lens reflex |
|---|---|
| Lens mount | Nikon F mount |
| Picture format | 24mm x 36mm (standard 35mm film format) |
| Focus modes | Autofocus and manual |
| Autofocus system | Integral‑motor autofocus |
| Battery type | 6V lithium pack (2CR5 or DL245) |
| Film speed range | ISO 25‑5000 |
| Exposure modes | Programmed Auto, Shutter‑Priority Auto, Aperture‑Priority Auto, Manual |
Remove the camera body cap and the front and rear lens caps, align the mounting indices, and twist the lens clockwise until it locks into place.
Open the battery chamber, insert a 6 V lithium pack (2CR5 or DL245) with the correct polarity, close the cover and switch the power on.
Open the camera back, insert the film cartridge, and pull the film leader out to the red index mark before closing the back.
The camera offers Programmed Auto, Shutter‑Priority Auto, Aperture‑Priority Auto, and Manual exposure modes, plus several program variations in ADVANCED mode.