Usable Optional Speedlights - Nikon F55 - F55 35mm SLR Camera Instruction Manual

Lens Compatibility
When a non-CPU lens is attached
Set exposure mode to M with a non-CPU lens.
(When other modes are selected, shutter cannot be
released.) The camera's exposure meter cannot be
used and the aperture cannot be set using the
Command Dial when using non-CPU lenses.
appears in place of the aperture indication in the
LCD panel and viewfinder; set/confirm aperture
using the lens aperture ring.
CAUTION: Nikkor lenses/accessories that cannot be attached to the F55/F55D
The following non-CPU Nikkor lenses/accessories cannot be attached to the
F55/F55D (otherwise camera body or lens may be damaged):
• TC-16A Teleconverter
• Non-AI lenses
• 400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8 and 1200mm f/11 with Focusing Unit AU-1
• Fisheye 6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8 and OP 10mm f/5.6
• Old-type 21mm f/4
• K1, K2 Ring, Auto Extension Ring PK-1, PK-11, Auto Ring BR-2, BR-4
• ED 180-600mm f/8 (No. 174041-174180)
• ED 360-1200mm f/11 (No. 174031-174127)
• 200-600mm f/9.5 (No. 280001-300490)
• 80mm f/2.8, 200mm f/3.5 and TC-16 Teleconverter for F3AF
• PC 28mm f/4 (No. 180900 or smaller)
• PC 35mm f/2.8 (No. 851001-906200)
• Old-type PC 35mm f/3.5
• Old-type Reflex 1000mm f/6.3
• Reflex 1000mm f/11 (No. 142361-143000)
• Reflex 2000mm f/11 (No. 200111-200310)
90
—continued

Usable Optional Speedlights

Usable optional Speedlights and available flash modes are listed in the
following table. Available modes are listed assuming a CPU lens is attached.
Flash mode
Speedlight
SB-80DX, SB-30, SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25,
SB-24, SB-22, SB-22s, SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15,
SB-14, SB-11, SB-140* 1
SB-29s* 2 , SB-29* 2 , SB-21B* 2
• Standby mode of optional Speedlight cannot be used. Make sure to cancel standby mode.
• TTL Auto Flash cannot be used. Set the Speedlight to A (non-TTL Auto Flash) or M (Manual Flash).
• SB-28DX, SB-50DX and SB-23 cannot be used.
*1 Ultraviolet photography can be performed only when SB-140 is set to M. (Infrared photography cannot be
performed.)
*2 Autofocus is only available with AF Micro lens (60mm, 105mm, 200mm or 70-180mm).
Accessory shoe
• An optional Speedlight, i.e. SB-80DX, SB-30,
SB-28, SB-27 or SB-22s can be attached directly
to the accessory shoe of the F55/F55D without a
cord. This accessory shoe is equipped with a safety
lock which prevents accidental drop when a
Speedlight with a safety-lock pin (SB-80DX, SB-30,
SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25 or SB-22s) is
attached.
Non-TTL Manual
Auto Flash Flash
—
91