Nikon Fantasea FD-50N User Manual download pdf (Page 15)

Recommended Initial Camera Settings:

• Set D-50 on M (Manual) Exposure Mode

o This is to keep the built-in flash from trying to pop up in

low ambient light.

o The Auto Exposure Modes are not always appropriate for

underwater photography.

• Set camera to AF focus mode

• Use menu option to set camera for Focus Priority Release mode.

• Set Camera to Single Advance Mode

• Choose Matrix light meter. This will provide the most sophisticated light

meter for evaluating complicated and fast changing ambient light conditions.

o The Matrix meter in the D-50 is a 1,005 sensor RGB light

meter, insuring the most accurate evaluation of the ambient

light.

• Set ISO to desired sensitivity setting. Use ISO 200 for the least amount of

noise (digital grain), when possible.

• Set personal preferences by using camera menus.

Using External Strobes:

Compatible Strobes include any that can use the standard Nikonos five pin TTL sync.

These strobes will have to be used in the Manual Flash Exposure mode.

• Nikon Speedlights, such as the SB-600 and SB-800 can be used with the D-

50 in the iTTL Auto Flash Exposure mode.

• Connect the strobe sync cord to housing's bulkhead sync port. On the side of

the housing port notice a simple alignment indicator [dot] The 5 pin cord

contains a small channel [groove] between two of the female pins of the

cord. You must insert the cord into the port so the groove is aligned with the

indicator of the housing. This assures proper alignment. Hold firmly in place

while fastening locking screw. Tighten the collar to secure the cord in place.

• The O-ring on the end of the sync cord should be inspected, cleaned and

lubricated in the same way the port O-ring was treated.

• Using different arms are and tray systems can be accommodated by

attaching to the shoes on the top of the FD-50N’s handles, or by attaching to

the base tray tripod mount. An adapter may be needed to physically mount

the arms to the housing handles.

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