Menus (contd.)
Custom Function Menu
By default the D50 displays a 'simple set' of custom functions, which are the first six. You can enable the full set of twenty custom functions via a setup menu option.
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| Option | Values / Actions | Notes |
| R Menu reset * | No Reset |
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| 01 Beep * | On Off |
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| 02 Autofocus * | AF-A AF-S AF-C |
- Auto selects AF-S or AF-C - Single servo auto focus - Continuous auto focus |
| 03 AF-area mode * | Single area Dynamic area Closest subject |
- Use selected AF point - Use all and track movement - Use all and select closest |
| 04 No SD Card? * | Release locked Enable release |
- No shutter release without SD card |
| 05 Image review * | On Off |
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| 06 Flash Level * | -3 to +1 EV | |
| 07 AF assist | On Off |
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| 08 AF Area Illum | Auto On Off |
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| 09 ISO Control | On Off |
Enables Auto ISO in auto and scene modes |
| 10 ISO Auto | Off On |
Enables Auto ISO in creative exposure modes (P, A, S, M modes) when set to 'On' you can select the slowest shutter speed beyond which the camera will raise sensitivity. |
| 11 EV Step | 1/3 step 1/2 step |
EV steps used for shutter / aperture and exp. compen. selection |
| 12 Bracket Set | Off AE & Flash WB Bracketing |
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| 13 Metering | Matrix Center-weighted Spot |
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| 14 AE-L / AF-L | AE/AF Lock AE Lock only AF Lock only AE Lock hold AF-ON FV Locks |
Control the function of the AE-L/AF-L button |
| 15 AE Lock | AE-L/AF-L Button + Release button |
Require release button to be pressed as well as the AE-L/AF-L button held |
| 16 Flash Mode | TTL Manual |
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| 17 Monitor Off | 10 sec 20 sec 1 min 5 min 10 min |
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| 18 Meter Off | 4 sec 8 sec 16 sec 30 min |
The amount of time the exposure meter keeps (and displays) the exposure after a shutter release half-press. Also controls illumination lamp. |
| 19 Self-timer | 2 sec 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec |
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| 20 Remote | 1 min 5 min 10 min 15 min |
The amount of time the exposure meter stays active with the remote control |








