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1. Center Right Left Pattern 2 E Top E E EH Center1 Center2 Right Center1 Center2 Right E Bottom The center focus area group is selected by pressing the center of the multi selector once to activate the current center focus area group and then pressing the center of the multi selector to toggle between center 1 and center 2 Center 2 is only available when Center AF area the default option is selected for Center button Custom Setting f1 gt Shooting mode 176 Custom Setting a4 Focus Tracking with Lock On This option controls how autofocus adjusts to L sudden large changes in the distance to the sub ject Highlight a4 Lock On in the second level of the CSM menu YH 169 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Camera waits before adjusting focus when distance to subject On E changes abruptly Prevents camera from refocusing when subject default is briefly obscured by objects passing through frame s6uljjas wozsnd p nd nua is Camera immediately adjusts focus when distance to subject Off changes abruptly Use when photographing series of subjects at varying distances in quick succession Custom Setting a5 AF Activation This option controls whether both the shutter ol GNE 25 T TETEA release butt
2. 3 Turn camera on Shooting menu bank Reset shooting menu Active folder File Naming Image quality Image size JPEG compression Raw compression v Display menus Ly S li O Q A ct O I zat gt ui UN D po A If option is highlighted press multi selector to left until icon at left of menu is se lected Format LCD brightness Mirror Lock up Video mode World Time Language Image comment Auto image rotation Format LCD brightness Mirror Lock up Video mode World Time Language Image comment Auto image rotation Highlight option LCD brightness Mirror Lock up Video mode World Time Language Image comment Auto image rotation MLanguage SET UP MENU Format LCD brightness Mirror Lock up Video mode World Time Language Image comment Auto image rotation Return to SET UP menu SET UP MENU 17 E SET UP MENU Format World Time LCD brightness Mirror Lock up Video mode World Time Language London Casablanca Image comment y UTC 0 Auto image rotation Nan 2005 01 01 00 00 00 v SET UP MENU Time zone EOK London Casablanca UTC 0 2005 01 01 00 00 08 London Casablanca UTC 0 SET UP MENU SET UP MENU Time zone COS World Time London Casablanca UTC 0 2005 01 01 00 00 08 London Casablanca UTC 0 2005 01 01 00 00 00 Select local time zone Return to WORLD TIME menu t UTC
3. Getting Started o 3 14 This chapter is divided into the following sec tions Overview Read this section for a description of how this manual is organized and for an explanation of the symbols and conventions used Getting to Know the Camera Bookmark this section and refer to it for infor mation on the names and functions of camera parts First Steps This section details the steps required to ready the camera for use inserting the battery and memory card attaching a lens and camera strap and setting the date time and language M21AJ2AQ UOIINPO U Overview About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D2Hs single lens reflex SLR digital camera with interchangeable lenses This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera Read this manual thoroughly before use and keep it handy when using the product To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols and conventions are used This icon marks cautions informa This icon marks tips additional in tion that should be read before use S formation that may be helpful when to prevent damage to the camera using the camera This icon marks notes information This icon indicates that more infor that should be read before using mation is available elsewhere in this the camera manual or in the Quick Start Guide E This icon marks settings that can be This icon mark
4. The Playback Menu The playback menu contains options for manag ing the images stored on memory cards and for playing pictures back in automated slide shows The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains advanced shoot ing options such as image sharpening and tone compensation Custom Settings The CSM Custom Settings menu controls fine details of camera operation The Setup Menu This menu is used for basic camera setup op erations including formatting memory cards and setting the time and date The Playback Menu xs 146 157 The Shooting Menu xs 158 167 Custom Settings gt 168 200 The Setup Menu y EAS Py The Playback Menu Managing Images The playback menu contains the following options Option Slide sh 2s Nidealaage ace Playback folder 148 Print set ee i 5 ceme CEEE Playback folder Display mode 156 Slide sho z After delete 157 isplay mode o amen Rotate tall 5 er delete gt A The playback menu is only displayed if there is a memory card in the camera nua eq Aejd ay spimo nua JA Delete To display the delete menu highlight Delete and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option J EME gt then press to the right to make a selection y Delete Option Description Selected Delete selected photographs AML Delete all photographs High Capacity Memory C
5. cooooocooocccnnncos 43 SI lmage Size oooccccccccooccccnnncconoconnnnnnss 46 EJ White balance bracketing NICO estaci n 101 i Voice memo recording indicator shooting mode oocccccccccccccco 140 Voice memo status indicator 139 PA Voice memo recording mode 138 We White balance MoOde 52 esawe y mouy 0 6ul a5 uUO INpoJ U ba ad JM x Va AM 5 Ik bal hal S om 5 pl Fal PSOA 0AM PS Dx LA ic ot seo a T Oa V ad mm A m rm ae 3 AA gt A E J E z S gt UV gt U me E iO Introduction Getting to Know the Camera 10 113 mm 0 315 reference circle for Number of exposures AMINO PA 28 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills 42 Exposure compensation value 95 PC mode indicator o 224 LI K appears when memory remains 11 eJ 9u1e y mouy 0 6ul a5 uUOo INpoJ U The Command Dials E The main and sub command dials are used alone or in combination with eJaue ay mouy 03 Bunja uomnponu E other controls to adjust a variety of settings For ease of access when taking photographs in tall portrait orientation dials that duplicate the functions of the main and sub command dials have been placed close to the shutter release button for vertical shooting PY 31 Su
6. 0 En E ON Auto image rotation snu W e1aue Buisn syde1bo30yd HuiyeL m Making a Selection Sl To modify settings for an item in the current menu SET UP MENU SET UP MENU Auto image rotation Format LCD brightness Mirror Lock up Video mode World Time Language Image comment SET UP MENU Auto image rotation Format LCD brightness Mirror Lock up Y O ON D Video mode 6 World Time ee eee wn Language L OF Off Image comment Auto image rotation v snu y es we Huisn syde16ozoyd Huye I Highlight option Make selection e To return to the previous menu without making a selection press the multi selector to the left e The selection for some options is made from a sub menu Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make a selection from a sub menu e Some menu items are not available while images are being recorded to the memory card e Pressing the button or the center of the multi selector performs the Same function as pressing the multi selector to the right In some cases a selection can only be made using button or the center of the multi selector Exiting the Menus To exit the menus press the button if a menu option is highlighted press the button twice You can also exit the menus by pressing the button to exit to playback mode or by turning the camera off To exit the menus and focus the camera for the next shot press the shutter release button halfway 40 C
7. optimal exposure can be achieved at current exposure settings If optimal exposure can not be achieved at sensitivity selected by user sen sitivity is adjusted to compensate to minimum approximately equivalent to On ISO 200 and maximum approximately equivalent to ISO 1600 Sensitivity can not be set to HI 1 or HI 2 while this option is in effect Sensitivity re mains fixed at value selected by user when flash is used When On is selected the rear control panel dis muy A m play shows ISO AUTO and ISO A appears in the Suu i viewfinder sidebar These indicators flash when sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user q Bank Select If a shooting menu bank in which ISO has been set to HI 1 or HI 2 is chosen after On is selected for Custom Setting b1 sensitivity ISO equivalency will not be adjusted automatically Sensitivity will also not be adjusted automatically if a Custom Settings bank in which On is selected for Custom Setting b1 is chosen after ISO has been set to HI 1 or HI 2 High ISO NR 165 Noise is more likely to appear in photographs taken at higher sensitivities To reduce noise at sensitivities of ISO 800 equivalent and above turn on the High ISO NR option in the shooting menu 180 Custom Setting b2 ISO Step Value This option determines whether adjustments to sensitivity ISO equivalency are made in incre ments equivalent to VW EV 1 3 step the default option 2 EV 1 2 step
8. y EMI Y EN EL4 Rechargeable Li ion Battery Additional EN EL4 batteries are dE available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives Nee ee Y MH 21 Quick Charger The MH 21 can be used to recharge and calibrate EN EL4 batteries It can fully recharge an exhausted EN EL4 battery in about 100 minutes EH 6 AC Adapter The EH 6 can be used with AC power sources of 50 60 Hz and 100 120V or 200 240V Separate power cables are available for use in North America the United Kingdom continental Europe Australia and Japan Niels Y WT 2 2A and WT 1 1A Wireless Transmitters These wireless transmit LAN ters are mounted on the bottom of the camera and connect via a USB adapters cable Power is supplied from the camera The WT 2 2A supports and IEEE 802 119 for high speed wireless transmission and can be used antennas in combination with Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 1 or later avail able separately to control the camera remotely with Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Both models support IEEE 802 11b and can be used to upload photographs to an ftp server over a wireless network See pages 211 219 for more information Y WA E1 Extended Range Antenna Extends line of sight range of WT 2 2A and WT 1 1A to a maximum of about 150m outdoors 1 Mbps 91105599 y euoidg sa10N eo1uy a Y Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Your Nikon D2Hs digital camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic c
9. yde b030ud dIseg jeliojny o 2 N 2 30 Choose single area AF 74 Rotate the AF area mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to tJ single area AF At this setting the user can choose trom eleven focus areas Pressing the shut ter release button halfway locks focus at the distance to the subject in the selected focus area Choose single servo autofocus 4 70 Rotate the focus mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to single servo autofocus At this setting the camera will automatically focus on the subject in the selected focus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Pictures can only be taken when the camera is in focus Choose matrix metering P 82 Press the metering selector lock button and rotate the metering selector to EJ matrix metering Matrix metering uses information from all areas of the frame to determine exposure ensuring optimal re sults for the entire frame If a type G or D lens is mounted on the camera 3D matrix metering Il is used for exposure control that takes into account maximum brightness contrast and the distance to the subject When matrix metering is selected the metering display in the view finder shows fy Step 3 Frame a Photograph To prevent blurred photographs caused by unsteady hands camera shake hold the camera steadily in both hands with your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support
10. 3 Check the number of exposures remaining The exposure count display in the top con trol panel shows the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings When this number reaches zero the icon will flash in the top control panel and a flashing Eo icon will appear in the viewfinder No further pictures can be taken until you de lete pictures or insert a new memory card You may be able to take additional pictures at lower image quality or size settings The Monitor Cover A clear plastic cover the BM 3 LCD monitor cover is provided with the camera to keep the monitor clean and to protect the monitor when the camera is not in use or when you are transporting the camera To re move the monitor cover hold the camera firmly take the cover by its edges and pull the bottom of the cover gently outwards as shown at right Once the cover is unlatched you can move it slightly away from the monitor and then remove it as shown To replace the cover for shooting or storage insert the two projections on the top of the cover into the match ing indentations above the camera monitor then press the bottom of the cover until you hear it click into place O Y Camera Off Display If the camera is turned off with a battery and memory card inserted the frame count and number of exposures remaining will be displayed some memory cards may only display this information when the camera Is on 28 Step
11. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left The shutter release button for vertical shooting Y 4 can be used when taking photographs in portrait tall orientation yde b030ud gt ISeg en1o3n o The recommended stance for taking photographs is with one foot a half pace in front of the other and your upper body stable 5 Viewfinder Focus The viewfinder is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision To adjust viewfinder focus pull the diopter adjustment knob out and rotate it until the viewfinder display and focus brackets are in sharp focus When operating the diopter adjustment knob with your eye to the view finder be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye Diopter can be adjusted in the range 3m to 1m Corrective lenses available separately YY 236 allow diopters of 6m to 3 m Attaching Diopter Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses Before attaching a diopter adjustment viewfinder lens remove the DK 17 viewfinder eyepiece by closing the viewfinder shutter to release the eyepiece lock and then unscrewing the eyepiece as shown at right O Step 4 Focus In single servo AF the camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway After centering the _ focus brackets on your subject press the shutter release button halfway and
12. If the photograph is underexposed adjust the distance to the subject aperture or flash range and try again 114 Interval Timer Photography Taking Photographs at Preset Intervals The D2Hs is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals Highlight Intvl timer shooting in the shoot ing menu PY to the right Press the multi selector left or right to high light options and press the multi selector up or down to change interval timer settings The selected option is highlighted in blue The fol lowing options are available z option Description Start Start time Interval Select intvl no of shots Remaining intvl shots Start High ISO NR 158 and press the multi selector 180 Image sharpening Tone compensation Color mode Hue adjustment Interval timer shoot ing Status Start Now Current time 02 27 Start time Interval w Choose starting for interval timer photography from e Now Shooting begins about 3s after this option is selected e Start time Shooting begins at Start time Enter start time for interval timer photography when Start time is selected for Start Press multi selector left or right to highlight starting hour or minute press up or down to change Not avail able when Now is selected for Start Enter time between shots Press multi selector left or right to highlight hour minute or second press up or down to change
13. Note that camera will not be able to take photographs at speci fied interval if interval is shorter than shutter speed or time re quired to record images Choose number of intervals and number of shots taken at each interval Press multi selector left or right to highlight number of intervals or number of shots press up or down to change Total number of shots that will be taken appears to right Shows number of intervals and total shots remaining in current interval program This item can not be edited Choose Off to exit without starting interval timer To start inter val timer select On and press Shooting will start at selected start time and will continue for specified number of intervals 115 Ayde1bojoud saul jensoj uj sydesboyoug Burer o Highlight Start at the bottom of the interval timer menu and press the 3 multi selector up or down to select On then press the button The Aydesbo oud 1au1 jeAIa U syudeibo oud Bunel first series of shots will be taken at the specified starting time Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken If shooting can not proceed at current settings for example if a shutter speed of hu it is currently selected in manual exposure mode or the starting time is less than one minute from the current time a warning will appear and the interval timer menu will be displayed again Use of a tripod is recommended M Take a Test Shot
14. Only one shot is required to complete the bracketing sequence White balance bracketing is recommended when shooting under mixed lighting or experimenting with different white balance settings White balance bracket ing is not available at white balance settings of 4 Choose color temp or PRE preset or at image qualities of NEF Raw NEF JPEG Fine NEF JPEG Normal or NEF JPEG Basic Exposure and Flash Bracketing 1 Select the type of bracketing to be performed Swern er using Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT set 192 Choose AE amp flash to vary both ex posure and flash level the default setting AE only to vary only exposure or Flash only to vary only flash level 2 Pressing the EY button rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence MN 98 100 At settings other than zero a BKT icon and bracketing indicator will be displayed in the top control panel and a BKT icon will appear in the viewfinder 96 Pressing the GP button rotate the sub command dial to choose the exposure increment 194 98 100 Compose a photograph focus and shoot The camera will vary ex posure and or flash level shot by shot according to the bracketing pro gram selected Modifications to exposure are added to those made with exposure compensation i 95 making it possible to achieve exposure compensation values of more than 5EV ainsodxy sydes6ojoud Burer N While bracketing is in effect
15. WT 2 2A or WT 1 1A wireless transmitter is at O tached To adjust wireless LAN settings highlight Settings Wireless LAN in the setup menu PM 201 and Y cod 1 is press the multi selector to the right Press the es multi selector up or down to highlight an option WT 2 2A and then press the multi selector to the right The options available vary depending on whether the SET UP MENU wilireless LAN O Transceiver ON WT 2 2A or WT 1 1A is attached See the manual ee provided with the wireless transmitter for details Y andate Send folder Deselect all Network settings WT 1 1A Wireless LAN Options for the WT 2 2A 13 Settings for the WT 2 2A differ depending on whether the transmitter is be ing used to send data to an ftp server or to connect to a computer running Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control available separately Nikon Capture 4 ver sion 4 2 1 or later required nua a dnjas ayJ apinyd nus Ee Wireless LAN system Choose On Choose On Mode Choose FTP Choose PTP IP E Wireless Required Required Network tcp ip Required Required settings FTP Required Not available Pairing options Not available Required Settings Auto send Available Not available Delete after send Available Not available Send file as Available Not available Send folder Available Not available Deselect all Available Not available Settings for the WT 2 2A and WT 1 1A Even where the same options are available for both devices wireless LAN setti
16. a bracketing progress indicator will be displayed in the top control panel A segment will disappear from the indicator after each shot To cancel bracketing press the EY button and rotate the main com mand dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero and is no longer displayed in the control panel on top of the camera The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two button reset PY 126 although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing Is activated Selecting WB bracketing tor Custom Setting e5 cancels the current the bracketing program Shooting Mode In single frame and self timer modes one shot will be taken each time the shutter release button is pressed In continuous low speed and continuous high speed modes shooting will pause after the number of shots specified in the bracketing program have been taken Shooting will resume the next time the shutter release button Is pressed ES e8 Auto BKT Selection 194 If desired the main command dial can be used to turn bracketing on and off and the sub command dial to select both the number of shots and the exposure increment 97 The bracketing programs available depend on the option selected for Cus tom Setting b3 EV step 181 1 3 Step Se ected for EV Step Control panel No of Exposure Bracketing display shots increm
17. able with TIFF RGB or JPEG images The same reference data can be used for NEF RAW photographs taken with different lenses or at different apertures 209 nual dnjyeas eay apinyd nue With the lens ten centimeters four inches trom a bright featureless white object frame the object so that nothing else is visible in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway In autofocus mode focus will automatically be set to infinity in manual focus mode set focus to infinity manually before pressing the shutter release button If using the aperture ring to set aperture choose the minimum setting largest f number Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off refer ence data note that noise reduction turns on automatically when the subject is poorly lit increasing the amount of time needed to record the data The monitor turns off when the shutter release button is pressed If the reference object is too bright or too dark the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data and the mes sage shown at right will be displayed Choose another reference object and repeat the pro cess from Step 3 Image Dust Off Reference Data Image Dust Off reference data are recorded to the memory card at an image quality of JPEG Fine and an image size of Large When the resulting image is played back on the camera a grid pattern is displayed and voice memos can not
18. e ED 360 1200mm f 11 serial numbers 174031 174127 e 200 600mm f 9 5 280001 300490 Compatible Non CPU Lenses numbers serial numbers elenses for the F3AF 80mm f 2 8 200 mm f 3 5 TC 16 Teleconverter e PC 28 mm f 4 serial number 180900 or earlier e PC 35 mm f 2 8 serial numbers 851001 906200 e PC 35mm f 3 5 old type e 1000 mm f 6 3 Reflex old type e 1000mm 1 11 Reflex serial numbers 142361 143000 e 2000mm f 11 Reflex serial numbers 200111 200310 If lens data are specified using the Non CPU lens data option in the shooting menu many of the features available with CPU lenses can also be used with non CPU lenses If lens data are not specified color matrix metering can not be used and center weighted metering is used when matrix metering is selected Non CPU lenses can only be used in exposure modes A and M when aperture must be set using the lens aperture ring If the maximum aperture has not been specified using Non CPU lens data the camera aperture display will show the number of stops from maximum aperture the actual aperture value must be read off the lens aperture ring Aperture priority auto will be selected automatically in exposure modes P and S The exposure mode indicator in the top control panel will blink and A will be displayed in the viewfinder 233 A saliossadvy euoidg sa10N e91uya sallossadvy eUONdO sa ON JedIUYIaL E CPU lenses can be identified by the presen
19. or 1EV 1 step High light b2 ISO step value in the second level of the CSM menu MN 169 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Custom Setting b3 EV Steps for Exposure Control This option determines whether adjustments to O shutter speed aperture and bracketing are made in increments equivalent to sEV 1 3 step the default option EV 1 2 step or 1 EV 1 step Highlight b3 EV step in the second level of the CSM menu MN 169 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection sumas tuo3sn aping nua IN Custom Setting b4 EV Steps for Exposure Compensation This option determines whether adjustments to co Cred exposure compensation are made in increments equivalent to EV 1 3 step the default option YaEV 1 2 step or 1EV 1 step Highlight b4 Exposure comp EV in the second level of the CSM menu PH 169 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection 181 Custom Setting b5 Easy Exposure Compensation 2 This option controls whether the button is needed to set exposure compensation 84 95 If On is selected the O at the center of the exposure display will blink even when exposure compensation is
20. press again to return to MACANO full frame display or thumbnail play f back When this option is selected Fx tou nagniticat daily Zoom on off menu of zoom settings shown at right semen is displayed Choose from Low magni fication Medium magnification and High magnification 195 Custom Setting f2 When Multi Selector Is Pressed AS If desired the multi selector can be used to ac PCE a tivate the exposure meters or initiate autofocus ec Highlight f2 Multi selector in the second level of the CSM menu 9 170 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Do nothing Multi selector does not activate exposure meters or initiate default autofocus s6uljjas Wo snp apinyD nua gis Reset mtr off delay Pressing multi selector activates exposure meters In AF S or AF C mode pressing multi selector activates expo Initiate autofocus lt ure meters Camera focuses while multi selector is pressed Custom Setting f3 Role of Multi Selector in Full Frame Playback By default pressing the multi selector up or down e CL a during playback displays the other images on the a memory card while pressing the multi selector left or right changes the photo information dis played These roles can be reversed using Custom Setting f3 Highlight f3 Photolnfo Playback in the second level of the CSM menu MN 170 and press the m
21. re KoM ES item KM ES 100 1 100 2 100 3 E 100 1 100 2 100 3 100 4 100 5 100 6 100 4 100 5 100 6 Highlight image To view highlight Select highlighted image Selected ed image full screen press Ej Press image marked by 3S icon again to return to thumbnail list 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select NOSet EZoom WOK additional pictures To deselect picture highlight and press center of multi selector To exit without changing hidden status of pictures press G button Hide image done Complete operation and return to playback menu 151 Revealing All Photographs Deselect All Choosing Deselect all displays the confirmation dialog shown at right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press the button to make a selection e Yes reveal all images in the folder or folders selected in the Playback folder menu PY 148 The monitor will briefly show the message Hide image done and then the playback menu will be displayed No exit to the playback menu without changing the hidden status of im ages i Hide image nualA y2eqAeldq Sy apin O a File Attributes for Hidden Images Hidden images have hidden and read only status when viewed on a Windows computer In the case of NEF JPEG images this marking applies to both the NEF RAW and JPEG image Protected and Hidden Images Removing protection from an image that is both hidden an
22. sync slow rear curtain sync and red eye reduction with slow sync 2 If 1 250 Auto FP is selected for Custom Setting e1 Flash sync speed when an op tional SB 800 or SB 600 Speedlight is used shutter soeeds may be as fast as Vs 000S 3 Flash range varies with aperture When setting aperture in exposure modes A and M consult the table of flash ranges provided with optional Speedlight ES e1 Flash Sync Speed 190 This option can be used to enable Auto FP High Speed Sync or limit the fastest sync speed to a speed slower than Yasos To fix shutter speed at the sync speed limit in ex posure modes S and MI select the setting after the slowest possible shutter speed 30s Or tur 2 An X will be displayed in the flash sync indicator in the top control panel ES e2 Flash Shutter Speed 190 This option can be used to limit the slowest shutter speed possible when using an op tional Speedlight in programmed auto and aperture priority auto exposure modes 111 A de160 0yd ysejj sydes6oyoug Buer PG FV Lock EA This feature is used to lock flash output allowing photographs to be re composed without changing the flash level and ensuring that flash output is appropriate to the subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame Flash output is adjusted automatically for any changes in sensitivity ISO equivalency aperture and Speedlight zoom head position FV lock is available with SB 800 and SB 600
23. 1 005 pixel RGB sen 3 500 Sor image sensor and ambient light sensor For A Auto 8 000K best results use type G or D lens With SB 800 or SB 600 Speedlight white balance reflects condi tions in effect when Speedlight fires z Incandescent 3 000K Use under incandescent lighting cms Fluorescent 4 200K Use under fluorescent lighting 36 Direct sunlight 5 200K Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight 4 Flash 5 400K Use with Nikon Speedlights a Cloudy 6 000K Use in daylight under overcast skies Shade 8 000K Use in daylight with subjects in the shade Choose color 2 500 Choose color temperature from list of values temp 10 000K R456 PRE White balance Use subject light source or existing photo preset 5 graph as reference for white balance PH 57 Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources If the desired results can not be achieved with auto white balance choose an option from the list above or use preset white balance 52 White balance can be set using the White Balance option in the shooting menu or by pressing the WB button and rotating the main command dial The White Balance Menu Highlight White Balance in the shooting R a White Balance A menu BM 158 and press the multi selector to A P High ISO NR the right Bar Image sharpening Tone compensation Color mode Hue adjustment onre Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector
24. 2 Adjust Camera Settings This tutorial describes how to take photographs at the default settings listed in the table below using a type G or D lens Information on when and how to change settings from their default values is provided in Taking Photo graphs BN 37 Exposure mode Focus area Top control panel Image size White balance Tatati A Rear J panel Sensitivity Image quality Image NORM quality JPEG Normal Image L size Large Sensitivity 200 White A balance Auto Exposure 2 mode Programmed auto FOCUS aos Center focus area White balance is adjusted automatically for 52 natural colors under most types of lighting Pictures are compressed for balance between image quality and file size that is ideal for 43 snapshots i 46 Images are 2 464 x 1 632 pixels in size 47 Sensitivity digital equivalent of film speed 50 set to value roughly equivalent to ISO 200 51 64 Built in exposure program automatically ad justs shutter soeed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations Camera focuses on subject in center focus z5 area 1 Set the shooting mode to single frame PY 41 Hold the mode dial lock release down and turn the shooting mode dial to S single frame At this setting the camera will take one photograph each time the shutter release button is pressed 29 Aaeeei 31ISeg Je1103N o
25. Average frame rate with continuous Compressed NEF JPEG servo AF manual or shutter priority auto exposure a shutter speed of osos Uncompressed NEF JPEG or faster and memory remaining in Compressed NEF 40 f pi memory buffer Number of pictures Mames that can be stored in buffer depends on image quality see right figures assume TIFF RGB a sensitivity of ISO 200 equivalent Ad JPEG ditional photographs can be taken as soon as enough memory is available in buffer 41 apo Bunooys e Buisooy syde1bozoyd Buer Fa lock release and turn the mode dial to the desired apo Bulijooys e Huisoouy sydesbo Oud Bunel To choose a shooting mode press the mode dial 1 MD ot ef J Q FA The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage allowing shoot ing to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card When the buffer is full the shutter is disabled until enough data have been transferred to the memory card to make room for another photograph In continuous mode shooting will continue as long as the shutter release button is held down although the frame rate will drop once the buffer has filled While photographs are being recorded to the memory card the access lamp next to the memory card slot will light Depending on the number of the images in the buf fer recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect
26. Custom Settings are not affected Option Default Focus area Center Exposure mode Programmed auto Option Shutter speed lock Exposure Flash sync mode Front curtain sync compensation i Number of shots is reset to zero AE hold Bracketing increment is reset to 1EV exposure flash bracketing or 1 white balance bracketing If AF area mode is set to group dynamic AF center group will be selected t Custom Setting c2 AE L AF L is unaf fected The following shooting menu options will also be reset Only settings in the bank currently selected using the Shooting menu bank option will be reset PU 159 Settings in the remaining banks are unaffected Option Default i Default Image size Large Fine tuning reset to 0 Reset Shooting Menu 161 Other shooting menu options for the current shooting menu bank can be reset by selecting Yes for the Reset shooting menu option in the shooting menu R Menu Reset 172 Custom Settings for the current custom settings bank can be restored to default values by selecting Yes for Custom Setting R Menu Reset 126 More About Playback Playback Options This section details the operations that can be performed during playback including thumbnail playback playback zoom and photo information display yoeqAelg INOQY so Single Image Playback To play photographs back press the button The most recent photograph will be displaye
27. JPEG Basic choose whether to send both NEF and JPEG files or only the JPEG files Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and then press the multi selector to the right p O NEF Raw JPEG D default Send both NEF and JPEG files gt JPEG only Send JPEG files only D 2 Send folder Entire folders can be selected for transmission to the server Press the multi selector if TOOND2HS MSM y 101ND2HS up or down to highlight a folder and then press the multi selector to the right to begin transmis sion of the selected folder and all files it contains Ww 11 Deselect all Remove send sending and sent marking from all images on the memory card Press the multi selector up or down to high light an option then press the multi selector to the right No Exit without removing send sending and sent marking Yes Remove send sending and sent marking from all images 216 Wireless LAN Options for the WT 1 1A The following options are available when the WT 1 1A is connected Transceiver Turn the WT 1 1A transceiver on or off Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and then press the multi selector to the right Off Transceiver off Camera can not communi default cate with server Transceiver on Camera can communicate On with server Status Shows the current status of the link betw
28. No Memory Card If no memory card is inserted in the camera when a charged EN EL4 battery is inserted or the camera is powered by an AC adapter will appear in the exposure count displays in the control panel and view finder 22 Direction of insertion 4 Format the memory card Memory cards must be formatted before first use Y Formatting Memory Cards Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding PM 223 225 To format the card turn the camera on and hold the romm A and buttons down simultaneously for approximately two seconds A blink ing F a r will appear in the shutter speed display and the frame count will blink Pressing both buttons together a second time will format the memory card Press any other button to exit without formatting During formatting the letters F q r will appear in the frame count dis play When formatting is complete the frame count display will show the number of photographs that can be recorded at current settings Y During Formatting Do not remove the card or battery or unplug the AC adapter available separately during formatting Format fj 202 Memory cards can also be formatted using the Format option in the setup menu 23 sda15 15114 uon3npo u LX V Memory Cards e Memory cards may be hot after use Observe due caution wh
29. Photographs are adapted to default SRGB color space Photos are adapted to Adobe RGB color space which can II II Adobe RGB express wider gamut of colors than sRGB Choose for images that will be extensively processed or retouched Choose for nature or landscape shots that will be printed or III III sRGB used as is with no further modification Photographs are adapted to sRGB color space 1 Highlight Color mode in the shooting menu vl White Balance ES 158 and press the multi selector to the Ci Long exp NR right er 150 NR Image sharpening Tone compensation eg ho Hue adjustment hg o gt gt 8 Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right The shooting menu will be displayed Color mode E 67 juaunsn py a6ew syde16oz0yd Huer A juaw3snfpy beuw syde1box0yd Bunel Color Mode D Modes and Ill are recommended when taking photographs that will be printed with out modification or viewed in applications that do not support color management or when taking photographs that will be printed with ExifPrint the direct printing op tion on some household printers or kiosk printing or other commercial print services Photographs taken in Mode Il can also be printed using these options but colors will not be as vivid JPEG photographs taken in Mode II are Exif 2 21 and DCF 2 0 compliant applications and printers that support Exif 2 21 and DCF 2 0 will
30. Press the multi selector up or down to high light an option then press to the right to make a selection On default Modeling flash is emitted when depth of field is previewed PY 83 5 ed Previos utton activates modeling flash Off No modeling flash emitted when depth of field preview button is pressed 191 Custom Setting e5 Auto Bracketing Set A This option controls what settings are affected when auto bracketing is in effect Highlight e5 Auto BKT set in the second level of the CSM menu 94 170 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Auto bracketing set Option Description AE amp flash default Camera performs exposure and flash level bracketing sui s WO SND APIND nual AE only Camera performs exposure bracketing only Flash only Camera performs flash level bracketing only WB bracketing Camera performs white balance bracketing White Balance Bracketing White balance bracketing is not available at image quality settings of NEF RAW or NEF JPEG 192 Custom Setting e6 Auto Bracketing in M Exposure Mode This option controls what settings are affected E TON when AE amp flash or AE only is selected for Custom Setting e5 in manual exposure mode Highlight e6 Manual mode bkting in the sec ond level of the CSM menu 4 170 and press the multi selector to the right Press the
31. and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual Camera Body Metering selector YY 82 Metering selector lock button MN 82 Exposure mode button MN 83 Format rm button i 21 Bracketing Gp button BY 96 101 Mode dial lock 1 WE release MAO Power switch PB 27 Shutter release Mode dial button 4 32 34 42 e 9u1e y mouy 0 Hul a5 uUO INpoJ U Exposure Eyelet for compensation camera oust D b button strap e 95 15 Eyelet for BKT e e camera strap Flash sync o A mode le 15 button Y 111 Top control Diopter panel Y 6 Command lock Accessory shoe adjustment button hij 92 114 knob Y 31 Focal plane mark e Y 31 SN LCD Illuminators Holding the power switch in the 8 position activates the exposure meters and control panel backlights LCD illuminators allowing the display to be read in the dark After the power switch is released the illuminator will remain lit while the camera exposure meters are active or until the shutter is released 3 eJau1e y mouy 0 6ul a5 UuUO INpoJ U q Ambient light sensor PY 52 57 Self timer lamp YN 120 Flash sync terminal PR 114 SR 7 10 pin remote terminal Y 239 ED A Nikon Audio video A V connector L under cover PM 222 Housings for flash sync and 10 pin re mote terminal caps on inside of cover Camera Body continue
32. area Use multi selector to high light letters press center of multi selector to select Comment area Comment appears here To move cursor press button and use multi se To move the cursor in the comment area press the amp button and use the multi selector To enter a new letter at the current cursor position use the multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press the center of the multi selector To delete the character at the current cursor position press the button To return to the setup menu without changing the comment press the button Comments can be up to thirty six characters long Any characters after the thirty sixth will be deleted After editing the comment press to return to the image comment menu Attach comment A comment is added to all photographs taken when this option is checked W Highlight this option and press the multi selector to the right to toggle the check mark on or off 205 nual dnyas ay apimo nua Bg Auto Image Rotation The D2Hs is equipped with a built in sensor that detects camera orientation Information from this sensor can be embedded in photographs as they are 5 Q i D A 5 lt D gt c taken allowing portrait tall orientation photos to be rotated automatically during playback or when the pictures are displayed in PictureProject or Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 1 or later Highlight Auto image rot
33. area is displayed in CH continuous high speed or Ci continu ous low speed mode Press multi selector up Focus area Illumination or down to highlight option press to right to select e On default Active focus area displayed in E continuous mode e Off Focus areas not displayed in continuous mode Determines how long active focus area is dis played when selected Press multi selector up or down to highlight option press to right to select Y e 0 2s default Active focus area displayed for aos E e 1s Active focus area displayed for 1s gt Focus area Illumination Custom Setting a7 Focus Area Select By default the focus area display is bounded by the four outer focus areas so that for example pressing the multi selector up when the top focus area is selected has no effect Focus area selection can be changed to wrap around Highlight a7 Focus area in the second level of the CSM menu FE 169 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection No wrap default Wrap around disabled s um s tuo3sn aping nua E Focus area selection wraps around from top to bottom bottom to Wrap top right to left and left to right Custom Setting a8 Vertical AF ON Button function This option determines what functions are as ISTO signed to the AF ON button for vertical shooting Highli
34. assist illuminator can be used with all of the D2Hs s eleven focus areas For bounce flash or close up photogra phy the flash head can be rotated through 90 above the horizontal 180 left and 90 right Auto power zoom 24 85 mm ensures that the illuminating is adjusted in accord with lens focal length The built in wide panel can be used for an illuminating angle of 14mm An illuminator is included to assist in adjusting settings in the dark The SB 600 accepts four AA batteries see the Speedlight manual for details Custom settings are available for fine tuning all aspects of flash operation EC AD1 PC Card Adapter The EC AD1 PC card adapter allows Type CompactFlash memory cards to be inserted in PCMCIA card slots 4 Nikon Capture 4 Nikon Capture 4 can be used to capture photos to a computer and to edit and save RAW images in other formats The D2Hs requires ersion 4 2 1 which is available to purchasers of Nikon Capture 4 via download from the websites listed on page 1 of this manual COUCE The D2Hs is equipped with a ten pin remote GIL EIA terminal for remote control and automatic ELITES photography The terminal is provided with la cap which protects the contacts when the terminal is not in use The following acces Isories can be used Accessory Description Mc 21 3m Sana Cam Can be connected to MC series 20 22 25 or 30 9107 Remote shutter release with blue yellow and black termi MC 22 nals for
35. bank the bank menu vA snap MH 160 Reset Shooting Menu To restore default settings for the current shooting Reset shooting menu menu bank 159 highlight Reset shooting menu in the shooting menu Y 158 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Option Description No Exit menu leaving settings unchanged Restore settings to default values The following settings are affected nua y Bunooys ay apino nua Je Option Default White balance Auto Long exp NR Off High ISO NR On Normal ISO 200 Option Default Interval timer shooting Non CPU lens data Focal length Maximum aperture N A Defaults can also be restored by perform Applies to all banks Shooting ends B ing two button reset RY 126 when reset is performed t Fine tuning reset to 0 Image sharpening Auto Tone compensation Auto 161 nua Buniooys 23y 2pIn5 nus or select the folder in which subsequent im Active Folder BActive folder ages will be stored highlight Active folder in the shooting menu MN 158 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Description Dialog shown at right will be displayed press multi selector up or down to choose number for new folder Press multi
36. can also be set by pressing the ISO button and rotating the main command dial Sensitivity is displayed in the control panels and viewfinder sidebar Top control panel Rear control panel Viewfinder pa Viewfinder display shows H fandH 2 50 HI 1 HI 2 The higher the sensitivity the more likely pictures are to be subject to noise in the form of randomly spaced brightly colored pixels Photos taken at HI 1 or HI 2 will likely contain appreciable amounts of noise High ISO NR 165 This option can be used to reduce noise at sensitivities of ISO 800 or more Note that although noise reduction is always in effect at sensitities of HI 1 and HI 2 turning High ISO NR on will increase the amount of noise reduction performed b1 ISO Auto 180 When ON is selected for Custom Setting b1 ISO auto the camera will automatically vary sensitivity from the value selected by the user to help ensure optimum exposure Sensitivity can not be set to HI 1 or HI 2 while ISO auto is on and ON can not be selected for ISO auto is when ISO is set to HI 1 or HI 2 b2 ISO Step Value MN 181 Depending on the option selected for Custom Setting b2 sensitivity can also be set in increments equivalent to Y or 1 EV ISO step value set to 1 step os Y v6 0 DD MN MN al Ot e ISO step value set to 1 2 step os 2 0 MIA MR o Che at er EN et pa E v A af v iii i mene Mt gt m a pae pa
37. can not be used t Excluding lenses for F3AF Picture angle Equivalent in 35 mm format is approximately 1 5 times lens focal length Viewfinder Optical fixed eye level pentaprism Diopter adjustment Eyepoint 19 9mm 1 0m Focusing screen Type B BriteView clear matte Mark III screen provided Frame coverage Approximately 100 of lens vertical and horizontal Magnification Approximately 0 86x 50 mm lens at infinity 1 0 m Reflex mirror Lens aperture Instant return with depth of field preview KORIE G Single area or group can be selected from 11 focus areas Lens servo Instant single servo AF S continuous servo AF C manual suo1 221 D dS S 0 N jL21UY2 L E M predictive focus tracking automatically activated accord ing to subject status in single and continuous servo AF 249 SUO EIIJIDIDdS so ON JedUYIEL y Autofocus TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi CAM2000 autofocus module Detection range 1 19EV 0 19EV for focus areas at left and right edges DIEM of frame AF area mode Single area AF dynamic area AF group dynamic AF dynamic area AF with closest subject priority Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter release button half way single servo AF or by pressing AE L AF L button Exposure Metering Three mode through the lens TTL exposure metering Matrix 3D color matrix metering supported with type G and D lenses color matrix metering available with ot
38. check focus in the viewfinder ellon Aydesbo 0ud dIseg e Subject in focus p Focus point is between camera and subject lt Focus point is behind subject gt lt Camera unable to focus on subject in focus brackets using flashes autofocus To focus on an off center subject use focus lock 78 79 or select the focus area containing your subject using the multi selector PB 72 For infor mation on what to do if the camera is unable to focus using autofocus see Getting Good Results with Autofocus PY 80 32 Step 5 Check Exposure In exposure mode P programmed auto the cam era automatically sets shutter soeed and aperture when the shutter release button is pressed half way Before shooting check the shutter speed and aperture indicators in the viewfinder If the photo would be under or over exposed at cur rent settings one of the following indicators will appear in either the shutter soeed or aperture display CI Hoi Photo will be overexposed Use optional Neutral Density ND filter b Photo will be underexposed Raise sensitivity 4 50 51 or use optional ll Speedlight PY 104 Y Shutter Speed and Camera Shake To prevent blurring caused by camera shake the shutter speed should be faster than the inverse of the focal length of the lens in seconds for example if a lens has a focal length of 50mm shutter speed should be faster than Vos Use of a tripod is recommended when s
39. color temperature that takes such variation into account and as such is the unit used in color temperature compensation filters E g e 4000 K 3000kK a difference of 1000 K 83 mired e 7000K 6000K a difference of 1000 K 24mired 55 auejeg ym sydeubozoyd Buyer J Choosing a Color Temperature Q Choose a setting of N Choose color temp to select the color temperature from thirty one predetermined values ranging from 2 500K to 10 000K in increments of roughly 10 mired note that the desired results will not be ob tained with flash or fluorescent lighting Color temperature can be selected in the white balance menu or with the WB button and sub command dial The White Balance Menu 1 In the white balance menu Y 52 highlight an Choose color temp and press the multi selector to the right White Balance ae or oe er OP Be wr 3 SIE lt zil Choose color temp E aduejeg a21ym suyde1bo30yd Bune Highlight the desired color temperature and ad press the multi selector to the right The E Choose color tenp shooting menu will be displayed The WB Button At a setting of WA Choose color temp color temperature can be selected by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub command dial The color temperature is displayed in the rear control panel WZ Take Test Shots Take a test shot to determine if the selected value is appropriate to the light source 56 Preset White B
40. connection to a remote shutter triggering device Remote Cord allowing control via sound or electronic signals MC 23 Connecting Connects two cameras for simultaneous operation Cord saliossaddy eEUdI dQ Ssa ON jedUYIEL mw Ten pin to two pin adapter cord for connection to devices MC 25 with two pin terminals including the MW 2 radio control Adapter Cord cat MT 2 intervalometer and ML 2 modulite control set MC 30 Remote shutter release can be used to reduce camera 80 cm Remote Cord shake or keep the shutter open during a time exposure OT MC 35 GPS Connects GPS devices to D2Hs via PC cable supplied by Adapter Cord manufacturer of GPS device 130 ML 3 Modulite Allows infrared remote control at ranges of up to 8m Remote i Control Set 269 All figures are approximate 239 Approved Memory Cards v The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D2Hs SN SDCFB 128MB 160MB 192 MB 256 MB 384 MB 512 MB 1GB SDCF2B SDCF2B Type Il 7 256 MB Lexar Media Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card For more details on the above cards please contact the manufacturer s oss Dy JEUOIdOQ sa ON ruya Fr V Memory Cards e Memory cards may be hot after use Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera e Format memory cards before first use or after data have been written to or deleted from the card by a device other than the camera e Turn
41. current settings the number of exposures remaining will be shown in thousands rounded down to the nearest hundred g if there is room for approximately 1 260 exposures the exposure count display will show 1 2 K ES d2 Maximum Shots E 186 The maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst can be lim ited to any amount between one and fifty azis pue y jend beu syde1box0yd Bu 49 Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Reacting Faster to Light Aduajeainby Osi Ayanisuas sydes6oyoug Buyer Ej Sensitivity is the digital equivalent of film speed The higher the sensitivity the less light needed to make an exposure allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures Sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 200 and ISO 1600 in steps equivalent to Y3EV Settings of HI 1 and HI 2 respectively 1EV and 2EV over ISO 1600 are available where high sensitivity is a priority Sensitivity can be adjusted using the ISO option in the shooting menu or by pressing the ISO button and rotating the main command dial The ISO Menu Highlight ISO in the shooting menu 19 158 K White Balance and press the multi selector to the right Long exp NR High 1S0 NR Image sharpening Tone compensat ion Color mode Hue adjustnent Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right The shooting menu will be displayed The ISO Button Sensitivity
42. e Choose a higher sensitivity 50 ISO equivalency e Use optional Speedlight 104 La Subject too dark photo will be y exposure mode underexposed S Lower shutter speed 26 A Choose a larger aperture 88 246 smaller f number View finder Control panel blinks blinks 5 blinks err blinks Dr rm bf blinks Indicator Monitor panel Problem tsi ty selected in shutter pri ority auto Speedlight that does not support D TTL flash control attached and set to TTL Speedlight that does not support red eye reduction at tached and flash sync mode set to red eye reduction If indicator blinks for 3s after flash fires photo may be un derexposed Camera malfunction Memory insufficient to record further photos at current set sy tings or camera has run out of file or folder numbers L Solution Change shutter speed or se lect manual exposure mode Change flash mode setting on optional Speedlight Change flash sync mode or use Speedlight that supports red eye reduction Check photo in monitor if underexposed adjust settings and try again Release shutter If error per sists or appears frequently consult with Nikon authorized service representative e Reduce quality or size e Delete photographs e Insert new memory card 108 108 110 Puizooys jqnorL s zoN L1UyY2 L y 114 43 146 22 NO CARD
43. flash for digital SLR and stan dard i TTL flash for digital SLR e SB 80DX 28DX or 50DX with type G or D lens 3D multi sen sor balanced fill flash for digital SLR e SB 80DX 28DX or 50DX with other lens multi sensor bal anced fill flash for digital SLR e SB 80DX 28DX or 50DX with spot metering standard TTL flash for digital SLR Available with SB 800 80DX or 28DX and CPU lens Available with such Speedlights as SB 800 28 27 and 22s EA AYELNEN Available with SB 800 Sync modes Flash ready indicator Accessory shoe Creative Lighting System Storage Media File system Compression Monitor Front curtain sync normal slow sync rear curtain sync red eye reduction red eye reduction with slow sync Lights when SB series Speedlight such as 800 600 80DX 28DX 50DX 28 27 or 22s is fully charged blinks for 3s after flash is fired at full output Standard ISO hot shoe contact with safety lock With SB 800 and 600 supports Advanced Wireless Lighting SB 600 only supports AWL when used as remote flash Auto FP High Speed Sync Flash Color Information Communica tion modeling illumination and FV Lock Type and Il CompactFlash memory cards Microdrives Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System DCF and Digital Print Order Format DPOF e Compressed 12 bit NEF RAW approximately 50 60 e JPEG JPEG baseline compliant can be selected from Fixed size and Optimal quality Self time
44. ge a lntervelr tiveristootine Ma Select intvl no of shots 010x3 0030 Remaining intvl shots 009x3 0027 Start roe Interval timer photography will be paused when the camera is turned on When shooting is paused the start time will be reset to Now A new starting time can be selected as described in Step 2 of Interval Timer Photography 115 The interval number of intervals and number of shots can not be changed If interval timer photography is paused during shooting any shots remaining in the current interval will be cancelled Press the multi selector left or right to highlight Start at the bottom of the interval timer menu see above Press the multi selector up or down to select Resume and press the button No Photograph Photographs will not be taken if the self timer is in operation or the previous photo graph has yet to be taken the memory buffer or memory card is full or the camera is unable to focus in single servo AF note that the camera focuses again before each shot 118 Interrupting Interval Timer Photography To interrupt interval timer photography Interval timer photography will also be interrupted if Normal shooting will resume when interval timer photography ends Press the multi selector left or right to highlight Start at the bottom of the interval timer menu see previous page Press the multi selector up or down to select Done and press the but ton A two button
45. highlighted displays Custom Setting f7 while pressing the multi selector down while Custom Setting f7 is highlighted displays Custom Setting al Y Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on The focus selector lock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off 168 The following Custom Settings are available C Bank select R Menu reset a Autofocus b C al a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 AF C mode priority AF S mode priority Group dynamic AF Lock On AF activation Focus area Illum Focus area Vertical AF ON Metering Exposure ISO auto ISO step value EV step Exposure comp EV Exposure comp Center weight Fine tune exposure Timers AE amp AF Lock AE Lock AE L AF L Auto meter off Self timer Monitor off Custom setting bank Reset CSM menu AF C priority selection AF S priority selection Pattern selection in Group Dynamic AF Focus Tracking with Lock On AF activation Focus area Illumination Focus area select Vertical AF ON button function ISO auto control ISO step value EV steps for exposure control EV steps for exposure compensation Easy exposure compensation Center weight area Fine tune optimal exposure AE Lock buttons Assignment of AE L AF L button Auto meter off delay Self timer delay Monitor off delay 17A LETS 174 174 175 176 177 177 178 179 179 180 181 181 181 182 183 183 184 184 1
46. in the second level of the CSM menu 3 170 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Default Changes to settings made by rotating command dial while button is held default down BS Wold Settings can be changed by rotating command dial after button is released To exit press button again press shutter release button halfway press wA Hold aD 0 ISO QUAL or WB button or except when No limit is selected for Custom Setting c3 or optional AC adapter is used wait for about 20s Custom Setting f7 Disable Shutter If No CF Card This option can be used to enable the shutter gt ee release when no memory card is inserted in the CF card camera Note that when photographs are being captured to a computer using Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control photographs are not recorded to the camera memory card and the shutter release will be enabled regardless of the setting chosen for this option Highlight f7 No CF card in the second level of the CSM menu 494 170 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection On default Shutter release button disabled when no memory card is inserted Off Shutter release button enabled even when no memory card is inserted 200 The Setup Menu Camera Setup The setup men
47. infringe copyright laws The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of cer tified documents stipulated by law is prohibited Trademark Information Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and or other countries Lexar Media is a trademark of Lexar Media Corporation PictBridge is a trademark All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Vil Table of Contents FOR YOURS OY A dad Caring for the Camera and Battely ccccccccnnnnononooonnnnnononnnncncnnnnnnnnnn no nnnnnnnennns NOCES oiie er E E R E ocanssdeddllu fired aces torent tah uaceace Introduction OVINA a Getting to KNOW the Camera ccccecccsssssssseeceeeeecececeuaesesseeeeeeeeeeeseauanaaaseeeeeess First OPS A A a NRA Step 1 Attath the Camera Main ioi nE step Z IMSS the Bats ds A step 1 Attacia LoS ti a e a unite Surber Oa ile abies Wiese ittacand ts Step ISE a Memory Ca ei de he aber Bor cade a E E E Tutorial Basic Photography arta tias Step 1 Ready the Cama Step 2 Adjust Camera Settidg
48. lens focal length and maximum aperture using Non CPU lens data option in shooting menu 16 Can be used at in manual exposure modes at shutter speeds slower than 1 125s If maximum aperture is specified using Non CPU lens data option in shooting menu aperture value will be displayed in viewfinder and top control panel 17 Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture In aperture prior ity auto exposure mode preset aperture using lens aperture ring be fore performing AE lock or shifting lens In manual exposure mode preset aperture using lens aperture ring and determine exposure before shifting lens 18 Exposure compensation required when used with Al 28 85mm 1 3 5 4 55 Al 35 105mm f 3 5 4 55 Al 35 135mm f 3 5 4 55 or AF S 80 200 mm f 2 8D See teleconverter manual for details 19 Requires PK 12 or PK 13 auto extension ring PB 6D may be required depending on camera orientation 20 Use preset aperture In manual exposure mode set aperture us ing focusing attachment before determining exposure and taking photograph e PF 4 Reprocopy Outfit requires PA 4 Camera Holder V Incompatible Accessories and Non CPU Lenses The following accessories and non CPU lenses can Not be used with the D2Hs e Non Al lenses eLenses that require the AU 1 focus ing unit 400mm f 4 5 600mm f 5 6 800mm f 8 1200mm f 11 e Fisheye 6mm f 5 6 8mm f 8 OP 10mm f 5 6 e 21mm 1 4 old type e K2 rings e ED 180 600mm 1 8 serial 174041 174180
49. lenses To take photographs in shutter priority auto Press the A button and rotate the main com mand dial until S is displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel a1nsodx3 syde1b030yd BulyeL Rotate the main command dial to choose the desired shutter speed LZZ i 3 Frame a photograph focus and shoot 86 Non CPU Lenses Exposure mode A aperture priority auto is automatically selected when a non CPU lens is attached The exposure mode indicator S in the top control panel will blink and A will be displayed in the viewfinder For more information see Aperture Priority Auto WN 88 Changing from Manual to Shutter Priority Auto If you select a shutter speed of tk in manual exposure mode and then select shut ter priority auto without changing the shutter speed the Hut indicator in the shutter speed display will flash and the shutter can not be released Rotate the main command dial to select a different shutter speed before shooting Exposure Warning If the camera is unable to produce the correct exposure at the selected shutter speed the electronic analog exposure display MY 91 in the viewfinder will show the amount of under or over exposure and one of the following indicators will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder aperture displays Subject too bright Choose faster shutter speed or lower sensitivity ISO equivalency 50 or use optional Neutral Density ND filter Subject t
50. locks when in focus indicator appears in viewfinder and remains locked while shutter release button is pressed halfway focus lock Shutter can only be released when in focus indicator is displayed fo cus priority If subject was moving when shutter release button was pressed halfway camera will track subject until focusing is complete and the shutter can be released predictive focus tracking ES 71 If halfway If subject moves focus will be adjusted to compensate pre dictive focus tracking Y 71 Photographs can be taken whether or release priority ally using the lens focusing ring If maximum aperture of lens is f 5 6 or faster viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm focus electronic range finding but photographs can be taken at any time whether or not camera is in focus Choosing single servo AF ensures a sharp focused image Continuous servo AF may be a better choice with erratically moving subjects Manual focus is recommended when the camera is unable to focus using autofocus 70 Y The AF ON Buttons For the purpose of focusing the camera pressing either of the AF ON buttons has the same effect as pressing the shutter release button halfway the AF ON button for verti cal shooting can only be used when the shutter release button for vertical shooting is unlocked AE L AF L Predictive Focus Tracking If the camera autofocus system detects that the subject is moving when the shut
51. menus To view the menus turn the camera on and press the button Choosing a Menu There are five main menus the playback menu the shooting menu the Custom Settings menu the setup menu and Recent Settings When the menu button is pressed the camera displays the last menu used To select a different menu Shooting menu bank Reset shooting menu Active folder File Naming Image quality Image size JPEG compression 3 Raw compression ON If menu item is highlighted press LCD brightness Mirror Lock up Video mode World Time Language Image comment Auto image rotation v LY Recent Settings The Recent Settings E menu lists the eight most recently selected items in the shooting and Custom Settings menus Items can be selected in the Recent Settings menu as described on the following page Use this menu to access frequently used options CY Help For help on menu options press the button A de scription of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed Press the multi selector up or down to scroll the display Shooting menu bank Reset shooting menu Active folder File Naming Image quality Image size JPEG compression Raw compression hg Format LCD brightness Mirror Lock up Video mode World Time Language Image comment Auto image rotation Active folder White Balance Tone compensation Color mode Hue adjustment JPEG compression c5 Monitor off d4 File No Seq
52. metering 82 Exposure Mode Exposure mode determines how the camera sets shutter soeed and aperture when adjusting exposure Four modes are available programmed auto P shutter priority auto S aperture priority auto A and manual M CPU Lenses When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture highest f number At other settings the shutter release will be disabled and a blinking F E will appear in the aperture displays in the top control panel and viewfinder Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring Depth of Field Preview To preview the effects of aperture press and hold the depth of field preview button The lens will be stopped down to the aperture value selected by the camera modes P and S or the value chosen by the user modes A and M allowing depth of field to be previewed in the viewfinder if an optional SB 800 or SB 600 Speedlight is attached a modeling flash will be emitted b1 ISO Auto PX 186 When On is selected for Custom Setting b1 ISO auto the camera automatically varies sensitivity in the range 200 1600 ISO equivalent to help ensure optimum expo sure when the limits of the camera exposure metering system are exceeded exposure modes P S and A or optimum exposure can not be achieved at the shutter speed and aperture selected by the user exposure mode MI When sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user ISO AU
53. on the optional Speedlight Camera red eye reduction settings take priority over mode selected with SB 26 and SB 25 Studio Flash Systems Rear curtain sync can not be used with studio flash systems as the correct synchro nization can not be obtained 110 To choose the flash sync mode press the BY but ton and rotate the main command dial until the desired flash sync mode is selected in the top control panel Front cur Rear curtain 1 elena lt P BO Slow sync Ta sync Red eye reduction Red eye BOM With slow sync 4 gt pe reduction 1 Available only in exposure modes P and A In modes S and M front curtain sync is selected when Q button is released 2 In exposure modes P and A flash sync mode will be set to tl slow rear curtain sync when the Y button is released 3 O icon blinks if Speedlight does not support red eye reduction 4 Red eye reduction with slow sync is avallable only in exposure modes P and A In modes S and M red eye reduction is selected when the Q button is released Shutter Speed and Aperture Shutter speed and aperture can be set as follows when a Speedlight is used Shutter speed Programmed auto Set automatically by camera Seer anne ee Shutter priority auto Vasos 305 1 86 Aperture priority auto Set automatically by camera 88 Value selected by user Manual Yasos 305 90 1 Set automatically in the range Yas0s Yeos or Y250S 30s at flash sync settings of slow
54. option is used to acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off function in Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 1 or later available via download to purchas ers of Nikon Capture 4 for more information see the Nikon Capture 4 User s Manual 1 Dust Off ref photo is only available when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera We recommend using a lens with a focal length of at least 50mm If using a zoom lens zoom in to the maximum telephoto posi tion Dust Off ref photo 2 Highlight Dust Off ref photo in the setup o ACT menu PM 201 and press the multi selector to the right The menu shown at right will be displayed nu N dn s y p nd nu n Ee 3 Press the multi selector to the right Camera C AS AA settings will be adjusted automatically The c message shown at right will be displayed and Take photo of rEF will be displayed in the viewfinder and yack 10on fron set to infinity control panels Top control panel Rear control panel Viewfinder E 713 un To cancel the operation and return to the setup menu press the but ton or press the multi selector to the left The operation will also be cancelled when the camera or monitor is turned off Image Dust Off The Image Dust Off feature in Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 1 or later processes NEF RAW photographs to remove the effects of dust in the camera imaging system by comparing the images to the data acquired with Dust Off ref photo It is not avail
55. remain locked while the AE L AF L button is pressed even if you later remove your finger from the shutter re lease button 78 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot In single servo AF focus will remain locked between shots as long as the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting Focus will also remain locked between shots while the AE L AF L button is pressed Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect If the subject moves focus again at the new distance c2 AE L AF L 184 This option controls whether the AE L AF L button locks focus and exposure the de fault setting focus only or exposure only 79 snd04 sydeiboyoud Huel e Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below If the eL pul sn gt 04 syde1b030uyd camera is unable to focus using autofocus use manual focus PM 81 or use focus lock 19 78 to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph There is little The focus area or no contrast contains objects between the at different subject and the distances from background the camera Example subject is the same color as the background The subject is The focus area domina
56. remain locked while shutter release button is pressed halfway Camera focuses on subject in selected focus frame If subject moves before camera has focused camera will focus based on information from other focus areas Focus will remain locked while shutter release button Is pressed halfway As above except camera focuses on subject in center focus area of selected group If subject moves before camera has focused camera will focus based on in formation from other focus areas in same group As above except that camera selects focus area con taining subject closest to camera If subject moves before camera has focused camera will focus based on information from other focus areas Camera continues to focus on subject in selected focus area while shutter release button is pressed halfway Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area While shutter release button is pressed halfway cam era tracks subject as it moves from one focus area to the next As above except camera focuses on subject in center focus area of selected group As above except that camera selects focus area con taining subject closest to camera When to use it Use with static subjects when time is available to compose photo Use with static subjects when time is available to compose photo Use when sure of subject s place in overall composition but unsure of its exact posi tion Use when sure that subject will be closest object to c
57. saved using file names consisting of DSC_ or _DSC followed by a four digit file number and a three letter extension e g DSC_ 0001 JPG The File Naming option is used to change the DSC portion of the file name Highlight File Naming in the shooting menu 13 A File Naming 158 and press the multi selector to the right The o mao La menu shown at right will be displayed press the f RGB DSC_1234 multi selector to the right to display the following dialog Keyboard area Use multi selector to high light letters press center of multi selector to select Prefix area File name prefix appears here To move cursor left or right press button and use multi selector lt D G a D UN O O 5 amp lt D 5 To move the cursor left or right in the prefix area press the amp button and use the multi selector To enter a new letter at the current cursor position use the multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press the center of the multi selector To delete the character at the current cursor position press the button To return to the shooting menu without changing the file naming rule press the button After editing the file name prefix press to return to the shooting menu New photographs will be saved using the new Tile naming rule Image Quality Eight options are available for image quality S
58. selector to right to create new folder and return to shooting menu Subse quent photographs will be stored in new folder BActive folder List of existing folders will be displayed press multi selector up or down to highlight folder Select press to right to select and return to shooting folder menu Subsequent photographs will be stored in selected folder Select folder o 100ND2HS MAMI Number of Folders Additional time will be required for recording and playback if the memory card con tains a very large number of folders 7 Automatic Folder Creation If the current folder contains 999 files or if sequential file numbering Y 188 is on and the current folder contains a picture numbered 9999 the camera will automatically create a new folder for the next picture by adding one to the current folder number If the memory card already contains a folder numbered 999 the shutter release will be disabled If sequential file numbering is on the shutter release will also be disabled if the current folder is numbered 999 and contains a picture numbered 9999 To con tinue shooting create a folder with a number less than 999 or select an existing folder with a number less than 999 and less than 999 images Creating a Folder at Startup If the button is pressed when the camera is turned on a new folder will be created by adding one to the current folder number if no empty folders already exist 162 File Naming Photographs are
59. the device on check the battery level displayed in the control panel to determine whether the battery needs to be replaced The battery needs to be replaced when the battery level indicator is flashing e Ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged when taking photographs on im portant occasions Depending on your lo cation you may find it difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice e On cold days the capacity of batteries tends to decrease Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge e Should the battery terminals become dirty wipe them off with a clean dry cloth be fore use e After removing the battery from the cam era be sure to replace the terminal cover Memory cards e Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards Inserting or removing cards with the power on could render them unusable e Insert memory cards as shown in the illustration at right Inserting cards upside down or back wards could damage the camera or the card e No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced trans mitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without Nikon s prior written permission e Nikon reserves the right to change the sp
60. the power off before inserting or removing memory cards Do not remove memory cards from the camera turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded deleted or copied to a computer Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card e Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects e Do not apply force to the card casing Failure to observe this precaution could dam age the card e Do not bend drop or subject to strong physical shocks e Do not expose to water high levels of humidity or direct sunlight 240 Caring for the Camera Storage and Maintenance Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period replace the mon itor cover remove the battery and store the battery in a cool dry area with the terminal cover in place To prevent mold or mildew store the camera in a dry well ventilated area Do not store your camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that e are poorly ventilated or subject to over 60 humidity e are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or radios e are exposed to temperatures above 50 C 122 F for example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day or below 10 C 14 F E See Caring for the Camera and Battery iv v for more information Cleaning e
61. the power source until the access lamp has gone out If the camera is switched off while data remain in the buffer the power will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been recorded To turn the cam era off without recording the images in the buffer press the button while turning the camera off keep the button pressed for at least one second after turning the camera off If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card The approximate time required to write the entire buffer to a 512 MB SanDisk SDCFH Ultra Il card is as follows sensitivity set to ISO 200 equivalent 485 40 frames 425 40 frames 3945 39 frames 135 50 frames Buffer Size The number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure count displays in the viewfinder and top control panel while the shutter release button is pressed ES d2 Maximum Shots 186 The maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst can be lim ited to any amount between one and fifty 42 Image Quality and Size Making Effective Use of Memory Together image quality and size determine how much space each photo graph occupies on the memory card Image Quality The D2Hs supports the following image quality options listed in descending order by image quality and file size Option Descrip
62. welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor followed by a PictBridge menu N Print menu ai oe PictBridge Press the multi selector up or down to high light Setup and press the multi selector to the right The menu shown at right will be displayed press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press the multi selector to the right to make the selection Option Description Done Save changes and return to PictBridge menu Choose page size Press multi selector A Page size up or down to highlight Default default size for current printer 3 5 x5 5 x7 19 ULIH DBPIIYIIA Y 0 BUINDIUUO SUONDIUUO 5 Page size postcard 100mmx150mm 4 x6 8 x10 Letter A3 or A4 then press to right to select Check to print date of recording on each picture Check to print pictures without white border some printers will No border ignore this option To select photographs for printing or create an index print of all JPEG images on the memory card highlight Print in the PictBridge menu and press the multi selector to the right PY 228 229 To print the print or der created with the playback Print set option Y 153 highlight Print DPOF and press the multi selector to the right WN 230 Y Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on The focus selector lock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off 227 Printing Selected P
63. without recording the remaining photographs press the button while turning the camera off keep the button pressed for at least one second after turning the camera off e8 Auto BKT Selection 194 If desired the main command dial can be used to turn bracketing on and off and the sub command dial to select both the number of shots and the white balance incre ment 102 The number of shots white balance WB increment and bracketing order for each of the possible white balance bracketing programs is shown below Control panel No of WB Bracketing display shots increment order 1 0 2 2 0 4 3 0 6 1 2 0 2 4 0 3 0 0 O 1 O 2 O 3 0 3 2 3 a 2 2 2 8 231 3 2 N UJ ainsodx3 sydesboxoud Huer N W N l gt l O 3 O 1 1 0 2 2 2 T vie CSP T T Fj aa 0 28 2 ee A Pa 0 8 6 4 2 2 4 6 8 9 3 0 12 9 6 3 3 6 9 12 e7 Auto BKT Order 193 This option can be used to change the bracketing order 103 Flash Photography Using Optional Speedlights The D2Hs supports flash photography when an optional Speedlight is mounted on the camera s accessory shoe A flash can be used not only when a natural lighting is inadequate but also to fill in shadows illuminate back lit subjects and even to add a catch light to the eyes of a portrait subject When used with an SB 800 or SB 600 Sp
64. 14 FP high speed sync pve f wft a Repeating flash fy uwfuw REAR Rear curtain sync Y Red eye reduction 14 wi vil 1 The SB 26 can be set to remote mode for wireless remote flash photography When the wireless remote selector is set to D shutter speed will be set to under 00s 2 When an SB 27 is mounted on the D2Hs the flash mode is automatically set to TTL and the shutter release will be disabled Set the SB 27 to A non TTL auto flash 3 Autofocus is only available with AF Micro lenses 60 mm 105mm 200 mm or 70 180 mm 4 When using the SB 11 or SB 14 in A or M mode use the SU 2 with an SC 13 sync cable Although SC 11 and SC 15 sync cables can be used the flash ready indicator will not appear in the viewfinder and shutter speed will not be adjusted automatically 5 Set Speedlight to mode M and select FP high speed sync manually Y EE p EY A Y Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights Negative voltages or voltages over 250V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash Before using a Nikon Speedlight not included in the list on these pages contact a Nikon authorized service representative for more information ISO Auto If a Speedlight is used when Custom Setting b1 ISO auto is on sensitivity ISO equiv alency will be fixed at the value selected by the user 10
65. 26 Shooting menu bank 159 160 161 162 163 43 44 46 47 45 46 EN 165 165 50 51 660 67 68 69 Eas 121 124 reset IS per Shooting Menu Bank All shooting menu options except interval timer settings are stored in one of e four banks Changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others To store a particular combination of frequently used settings select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings The new settings will be stored in the bank even when the camera is turned off and will be restored the next time the bank is selected Different combinations of settings can be stored in the other banks allowing the user to switch instantly from one combination to another by selecting the appropriate bank from the bank menu The default names for the four shooting menu banks are A B C and D A descriptive caption can be added using the Rename option nua Bunooys y1 p nd nu WN To display the bank menu highlight Shooting menu bank in the shooting menu MR 158 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection A default Select bank A B Select bank B E Select bank C D Select bank D Rename Rename selected bank Descriptive caption will also be displayed if bank has been renamed Sensitivity ISO Equivalency If a bank in which IS
66. 3 Autofocus 74 continuous servo 70 focus tracking 71 single area AF 74 single servo 70 Auto FP high speed sync 107 239 A V OUT 4 222 B Backlight control panel 3 BASIC See Image quality Battery inserting 16 life 253 storage v Blur reducing 33 50 51 86 See also Exposure delay mode Mirror up mode Bulb See Long time exposures Bracketing 96 103 See also Exposure bracketing White balance bracketing Brightness See Monitor bright ness of C C See Autofocus continu ous servo CH See Shooting mode Ci See Shooting mode Clock calendar 19 Closest subject priority See AF area mode Color profile See SHOOT ING MENU Color mode Color space See SHOOT ING MENU Color mode Color temperature See White balance CompactFlash See Memory card Computer 222 223 Continuous shooting mode 41 186 Contrast See SHOOTING MENU Tone compensation CPU lenses 20 232 236 Creative Lighting System 104 Custom Settings 168 defaults 172 menu banks 171 CSM See CSM MENU Custom Settings D Daylight saving time 18 DCF version 2 0 See Design rule for Camera File system Deleting 35 136 146 147 See also Memory card formatting all images 147 playback menu 146 selected images 147 single frame playback 35 136 Depth of field preview 83 Design rule for Camera File system 148 Digital Print Order Format 153 Diopter 31 236 DPOF See Digital Print Order Format D TTL flash c
67. 4 245 M M See Exposure mode man ual Manual focus Image size Manual focus 81 Memory buffer 41 42 48 Memory card 22 24 approved 240 capacity of 48 49 formatting 23 202 255 xapul Sl Metering 82 3D color matrix 82 center weighted 82 color matrix 82 spot 82 Microdrive See memory card Mirror up See Shooting mode Monitor 5 241 auto off 185 brightness of 203 cover 28 Monitor pre flashes 105 106 112 Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR 106 M up See Shooting mode N NEF 43 48 Nikon Capture 4 43 48 209 Noise 43 223 224 238 reduction 165 high sensitivities 51 slow shutter speeds 90 NORMAL See Image quality P PictBridge See Printing photographs PictureProject 43 223 224 Picture Transfer Protocol See PTP Photo information 129 131 Playback 35 128 Playback menu 146 157 PRE See White balance preset Predictive focus tracking 71 Printing photographs 226 230 See also Digital Print Order Format Protecting images 135 PTP 208 223 226 R RAW 43 48 209 See also Image quality NEF Recent Settings 39 Red eye reduction 108 111 256 S S See Autofocus single ser vo Exposure mode shutter priority auto Shooting mode Self portraits See Self timer Self timer 120 185 Sensitivity 50 51 See also B SHOOTING MENU ISO Sequential file numbering 188 Setup menu 201 219 Shutter speed 83 92 and flash synchronization 109 190 Sho
68. 8 Notes on Optional Speedlights Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions If the Speedlight supports i TTL or D TTL flash control refer to the entry for cameras that support the Creative Lighting System CLS or for digital SLR cameras in the table of camera types If Auto FP High Speed Sync is not used the shutter will synchronize with an external flash at speeds of Yasos or slower If the flash ready indicator blinks for about three seconds after a photograph is taken with i TTL or D TTL flash control the flash has fired at full power and the photograph may be underexposed The SB 28DX displays exposure in increments of Y3EV If the camera is set to control exposure in increments of Y2EV using Custom Setting b2 the SB 28DX exposure dis play will not show the correct ISO value The actual exposure value is not affected i TTL and D TTL flash control can be used to adjust flash output at sensitivity ISO equivalency settings between 200 and 1600 At settings of HI 1 and HI 2 the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings The AF assist illuminator on SB series 80DX 28DX 28 27 26 and 24 Speedlights will only light if all of the following conditions are met focus mode is set to single servo auto an AF Nikkor lens is used the subject is poorly lit and the center focus area is selected or dynamic area AF is used in combination with closest subject priority In programmed auto the m
69. 85 185 185 169 sumas Woysny apiny nua IN s um s uo3sn aping nua IN d Shooting Display e f 170 d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 Shooting speed Maximum shots Exp delay mode File No Seq Cntrl panel finder Illumination Bracketing Flash el e2 e3 ed e5 e6 e7 e8 Flash sync speed Flash shutter speed AA flash mode Modeling flash Auto BKT set Manual mode bkting Auto BKT Order Auto BKT selection Controls f1 f2 f3 f4 f5 f6 f7 Center button Multi selector Photolnfo Playback FUNC button Command dials Buttons and dials No CF card CL Mode shooting speed Max No of shots taken in continuous shooting Exposure delay mode File number sequence Control panel viewfinder display LCD Illumination Flash sync speed setting Slowest speed when using flash AA flash mode Preview button activates modeling flash Auto bracketing set Auto bracketing in M exposure mode Auto bracketing order Auto Bracketing Selection method Multi selector center button When multi selector is pressed Role of multi selector in Full Frame Playback Assign FUNC Button Customize command dials Setting method for buttons and dials Disable shutter if no CF card y 186 186 187 188 188 189 189 190 190 191 191 192 193 193 194 194 195 196 196 197 198 199 200 200 Custom Setting C Custom Setting Bank Custom Settings are stored in one of four banks Changes to settings in on
70. 9 Custom Setting a8 Vertical AF ON controls whether the AF ON button for vertical shooting is used to initiate autofocus select the focus area or both c2 AE L AF L 186 If desired the AE L AF L button can perform the same function as the AF ON button 71 Focus Area Selection The D2Hs offers a choice of eleven focus areas that together cover a wide area of the frame The focus area can be selected manually allowing pho tographs to be composed the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame or automatically to ensure that the subject closest to the camera is always in focus regardless of where it is the frame closest subject priority 75 Group dynamic AF can be used to focus on the closest subject in a selected area of the frame PY 75 To select the focus area rotate the focus selector lock The multi selector can then be used to se lect the focus area The selected focus area is dis played in the top control panel and is highlighted briefly in the viewfinder sn gt 04 syde1box0uyd Bunel To select the center focus area or focus area group at any time press the center of the multi selector The focus selector lock can be rotated to the locked position following se lection to prevent the selected focus area from changing when the multi selector is pressed Focus Area Selection The focus area can not be changed during playback or while menus are displayed 72 LY Focus Area Selection for Por
71. Before beginning interval timer photography take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor Remember that the camera will focus before each shot no shots will be taken if the camera is unable to focus in single servo AF Use a Reliable Power Source To ensure that shooting is not interrupted be sure the battery is fully charged If in doubt charge the battery before shooting or use an optional EH 6 AC adapter Check the Time Before choosing a starting time select World Time in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date Y 18 Out of Memory If the memory card is full the interval timer will remain active but no pictures will be taken Delete some pictures or turn the camera off and insert another memory card When the camera Is turned on interval timer photography will be paused See Paus ing Interval Timer Photography on the following page for information on resuming interval timer photography 7 Bracketing Adjust bracketing settings before starting interval timer photography If exposure and or flash bracketing is active while interval timer photography is in effect the cam era will take the number of shots in the bracketing program at each interval regardless of the number of shots specified in the interval timer menu If white balance brack eting is active while interval timer photography is in effect the camera will take the number of shots specified i
72. Do not use alcohol or lens cleaning solutions 241 __ Replacing the Focusing Screen A type B BriteView II focusing screen is inserted in the camera at shipment To insert an optional type E clear matte II focusing screen A 236 1 Turn the camera off and remove the lens Using the tweezers supplied with the focusing screen pull the focusing screen latch towards you The screen holder will spring open Remove the existing screen using the sup plied tweezers and being careful to handle the screen by the tab to avoid scratches e J9ue y 103 BUIIe SIION ruy Using the tweezers and handling the screen by the tab set the replacement screen in the holder Push the front edge of holder upward until it Vue clicks into place SN V Replacing Focusing Screens Do not touch the surface of the mirror or focusing screens Yz Focusing Screens Use only screens designated for use in the D2Hs or D2H 242 Replacing the Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by a CR1616 lithium battery with a life of about four years If the icon is displayed in the top control panel while the exposure meters are on the battery is running low and needs to be replaced When the battery is exhausted the icon will blink while the exposure meters are on Photographs can still be taken but will not be stamped with the correct time and date and interval timer photography will not function correctly Replace the bat
73. F RGB 3 JPEG rine T JPEG Normal z 550 JPEG Basic A 3zIS pue y jend abew sudeibo ougd HulyjeL ES 1 All figures are approximate Size of JPEG files varies with scene recorded 2 Maximum number of frames that can be stored in memory buffer Turning Long Exp NR on halves buffer capacity 3 Total for NEF and JPEG images 4Figures assume Raw compression is set to NEF Raw Selecting Comp NEF Raw decreases file size of NEF RAW images by approximately forty to fifty percent although number of exposures remaining does not change number of images that can be recorded increases 5 Figures assume JPEG compression is set to Fixed size Selecting Optimal quality increases file size of JPEG images by up to eighty percent number of images and buffer capacity drop accordingly 6 Applies to JPEG images only File size of NEF RAW images can not be changed 48 Number of Exposures Remaining The number of exposures remaining shown in the exposure count displays in the control panel and viewfinder is only an approximation The number of compressed y NEF or JPEG images that can be stored on a memory card depends on the subject and 2 composition of each photograph In general the more detailed the image the larger the resulting file and the fewer the images that can be stored Large Capacity Memory Cards When enough memory remains on the memory card to record a thousand or more pictures at
74. Highlight Maximum aperture and press the r hd a multi selector to the right Select the f number corresponding to the maximum lens aperture and press the multi selector to the right SB 800 SB 600 If an SB 800 or SB 600 Speedlight is mounted on the camera turn the Speedlight off before using the FUNC button to specify lens data 7 Zoom Lenses Lens data are not adjusted when non CPU lenses are zoomed in or out After changing the zoom position select new values for lens focal length and maximum aperture 123 The FUNC Button Select FV Lock Lens data for Custom Setting f4 FUNC Button MY 197 f4 Assign FUNC Button v EF FV Lock Lens da WU Press the FUNC button and rotate the sub command dial Maximum aperture is dis played in the top control panel s su Md U0N Syde1bo30yd Bune e 124 Using a GPS Unit Recording GPS Data Garmin and Magellan GPS units that conform to version 2 01 of the National Marine Electronics Association NMEAO183 protocol can be connected to the camera s ten pin remote terminal using an MC 35 GPS adapter cord available separately NN 239 allowing information on the camera s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken Operation has been confirmed with the following devices e Garmin eTrex series e Magellan SporTrak series These devices connect to the MC 35 using the cable provided by the manu facturer of the GPS device See the MC 35 in
75. Interval Timer Photography Self Timer Mode Non CPU Lense Using a GPS Uni N e 6 n G gt m c eb Two Button Rese 2 litt fo Refer to these chapters for more on playback More About Playbac on recording and playing voice memos Voice Memo on Camera menus and custom settings on connecting to a computer printer or TV Connections Y IS and on accessories and troubleshooting Technical Notes For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip ment Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them The consequences that could result trom failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol This icon marks warnings information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury WARNINGS AN Do not look at the sun through the view finder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC adapter available sep arately unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately tak ing care to avoid burns Continued operation
76. J9ue y 103 BUIIe SIION JP2UYIAL Use a blower to remove dust dirt or sand then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or seaside wipe off any EEE sand or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water then dry TOVA thoroughly The camera may be damaged if foreign matter gets inside the camera body Nikon cannot accept liability for damage caused by dirt or sand These elements are made of glass and are easily damaged Remove PO dust and lint with a blower If using an aerosol blower keep the can mirror and vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid To remove fingerprints and Mette other stains apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and eal with care Remove dust and lint with a blower When removing fingerprints and Mi other stains wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather q Do not apply pressure as this could result in damage or malfunction Ambient light sensor M The Monitor Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from entering your eyes and mouth FA The Control Panel Rarely static electricity may cause the control panel to brighten or darken This does not indicate a malfunction the display will shortly return to normal l Use a blower to remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth
77. Nikon The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the ID 2 ils DIGITAL CAMERA CE Product Documentation The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera taking your first photographs and transferring them to your computer Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography this manual provides complete oper ating instructions for your camera PictureProject reference CD The PictureProject reference CD contains information on installing and us ing PictureProject See the Quick Start Guide for viewing instructions CAUTION Foreign Matter on the Low Pass Filter Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the low pass filter during production and shipping The D2Hs however is designed to be used with interchangeable lenses and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged Once inside the camera this foreign matter may adhere to the low pass filter where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions To prevent foreign matter from entering the camera do not exchange lenses in dusty environments To protect the camera when no lens is in place be sure to replace the body cap provided
78. O default Rear panel shows sensitivity o e Exposures remaining Rear panel shows number of exposures remaining Sensitivity displayed only while ISO button is pressed control panel Controls whether viewfinder shows frame count a Eau or number of exposures remaining note that Emcee regardless of option selected number of frames that can be stored in memory buffer will be fe frane count Cats Viewfinder shown while shutter release button is pressed display Press multi selector up or down to highlight op a tion press to right to select e Frame count default Viewfinder shows frame count e Exposures remaining Viewfinder shows number of exposures re maining s6unzas wozsno p no nue IN Custom Setting d6 LCD Illumination This option controls the control panel backlights LCD illuminators Highlight d6 Illumination in the second level of the CSM menu YY 170 and OFF Lamp on switch ICM press the multi selector to the right Press the U multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection d LCD Illumination Option Description Lamp on switch Control panels illuminate only while power switch is rotated to default amp position Control panels illuminate whenever exposure meters are active Any button note that this increases drain on battery 189 A This option controls flash sync speed Options s6ul aS5 wozsnd p nd nua Custom Setti
79. O has been set to HI 1 or HI 2 is chosen after On is selected for Custom Setting b1 ISO auto W 180 sensitivity ISO equivalency will not be adjusted automatically Y Shooting Menu Bank The rear control panel shows the bank currently selected ED USHA H n NORM in the shooting menu bank menu Renaming Shooting Menu Banks gt 1 Highlight Rename and press the multi selector to the right Shooting menu bank gt a A A list of shooting menu banks will be dis played Highlight the desired bank and press the multi selector to the right The following dialog will be displayed Enter a name as described be low Keyboard area Use multi selector to highlight letters press center of multi selector to select Name area Name appears here To move cursor press E button and use multi a l selector To move the cursor in the name area press the button and use the multi selector To enter a new letter at the current cursor position use the multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press the center of the multi selector To delete the character at the current cursor position press the button To return to the shooting menu without changing the bank name press the button nua y bunooys y p n Bank names can be up to twenty characters long Any characters after the twentieth will be deleted After editing the name press to return to Shooting menu
80. PRESENT CARD IS NOT FORMATTED E gt E y Camera cannot memory card 7 formatted for use in D2Hs Turn camera off and con detect firm that card is correctly inserted _ Memory card has not been Format memory card 23 202 247 Bulyooysa qnoi1j sa ON JedUYIEL Indicator 1 Monitor panel Problem Solution O e Error accessing memory e Use Nikon approved card 240 card e Check that contacts are 2 clean If card is damaged THIS CARD alae contact retailer or Nikon CANNOTBE 7 representative USED blinks e Unable to create new e Delete files or insert new 22 folder memory card 146 eCard has not been for e Format memory card 23 matted for use in D2Hs 202 No images on memory Select folder containing im ae card or folder s selected ages from Playback folder 22 for playback contain no menu or insert different 148 NO IMAGES images memory card No images can be played back until another folder ALL IMAGES All photos in current folder has been selected or Hide 148 HIDDEN are hidden image used to allow at 151 least one image to be dis played FILE DOES File has been created or NOT modified using a computer Delete file or reformat a CONTAIN or different make of cam memory card IMAGE DATA era or file is corrupt 202 F4 A Note on Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances unusual characters may appear in the control panel and the camera ma
81. Qs ooccccccccoonccnnncnnconncononnnonnnconnnnnonanccnnnnnnnnaninnnos Step 3 Frame a Photograph ana seule dunia O a a R RS Step 5 Check EXpOSUTE sisisedsaccuntsnonoenieaiad stu tunhanentuniediaakon dan daieesaitoinsetenveukgntunbnans Step O lake The Photographi istesin saldoteniaumaceign ia taurus Basi Pla Dacia A is Taking Photographs Using Camera Menus ua A ii Choosing a Shooting Mode iio i a Image Quality and Iznate olaaa O 1 d Saree eran a RTA tt Oren a hel aye ra tc perc a er Ace eNO TRE ERT Te Negrete ER 1d lt P renee meee nein Wee Steere re mee mT errata E A net eran enn ee veer eee EE Sens ISO EqGuivalenCy E White Balam idas Fine TUG White BANCA A A A CHOOSING a Color Temes es Prese VINE BAC reed Mage AAG USUI SING ie cece ced vat AA A Making Edges More Distinct Image SharpeninQ ooooocccncncccconononononoonononnnnoninnnos Adjusting Contrast Tone COMPENSatiQN occccccconncccnonoccnnononnnnnnnonnnnnonononnnnanannns Suiting Colors to a Workflow Color Mode ooooocococcccccccocococacananancncocanananana nono Controlling Color Hue Adjustment iu ia viii O A O A A ssn eantouhet ARTES MOD ta a FOCUS LOS als dali Getting Good Results with AUTO OCUS cccccccccccncncnccccnconoconononnnonnnonononononnns Manual FOCUS cta diia E XDOS UTE diante ween cano EAN EA EAA Merenn cee io Exposure Moderatto AUTOS DOS US LOCK most a li Exposure Compensators ainera Ea e ER E Bracket a N a a a peantiu
82. S lenses except 3 Spot metering meters selected focus area DX 12 24mm f 4G ED 17 35 mm f 2 8D ED DX 17 55 mm f 2 8G 4 The camera s exposure metering and flash control systems do not ED 24 85 mm f 3 5 4 5G ED VR 24 120 mm f 3 5 5 6G ED and work properly when shifting and or tilting the lens or when an 28 70 mm f 2 8D ED aperture other than the maximum aperture is used 8 With maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster 5 Electronic range finder can not be used with shifting or tilting 9 When focusing at minimum focus distance with AF 80 200 mm 232 f 2 85 AF 35 70 mm f 2 85 new AF 28 85mm f 3 5 4 55 or AF 28 85 mm f 3 5 4 55 lens at maximum zoom in focus indicator may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus 10 With maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster 11 Some lenses can not be used see below 12 Range of rotation for Ai 80 200 mm f 2 8S ED tripod mount limited by camera body Filters can not be exchanged while Ai 200 400 mm f 4S ED is mounted on camera 13 If maximum aperture is specified using Non CPU lens data option in shooting menu aperture value will be displayed in viewfinder and top control panel 14 Can be used only if lens focal length and maximum aperture are specified using Non CPU lens data option in shooting menu Use spot or center weighted metering if desired results are not achieved 15 For improved precision specify
83. Speedlights only To use FV lock Select FV Lock or FV Lock Lens data for Custom Setting f4 FUNC button Wi 197 Aydei60 0Uud yse 4 syde1box0uyd HulyjeL 2 Mount an SB 800 or SB 600 Speedlight on the camera accessory shoe Turn the Speedlight on and set the flash mode to TTL or AA see the Speedlight instruction manual for details Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter release button halfway to focus Press the camera FUNC button The Speed light will emit a monitor preflash to determine the appropriate flash level Flash output will be JE locked at this level and FV lock icons Fieve Corecess F and EMM will appear in the control panel and viewfinder 112 Recompose the photograph and press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to shoot If desired additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV lock 9 MD Press the camera FUNC button to release FV lock and confirm that the FV lock icons Fr EXIJA and HB are no longer displayed in the control panel and viewfinder Metering The metering areas for FV lock are as follows Speedlight Flash mode T TTL 5 mm circle in center of frame AA Area metered by Speedlight exposure meter Used with other flash units ME Entire frame Advanced Wireless AA Area metered by Speedlight exposure meter 113 Lighting AA master flash Aydes6oyoud ysejy sydeaboz
84. TO will flash in the rear control panel and a flashing ISO A will be displayed in the viewfinder In the camera photo information display for pictures taken at altered sensitivities the ISO value will also be displayed in red Note that noise is more likely to appear in photographs taken at higher sensitivities On can not be selected for ISO auto when sensitivity is set to HI 1 or HI 2 similarly HI 1 or HI 2 can not be selected when ISO auto is on If a flash is used when ISO auto is on ISO will be fixed at the value selected by the user If ISO auto is on when autoexposure bracketing Is selected in exposure mode M sensitivity will vary around the value selected by the user as required by the bracketing program b7 Fine Tune Exposure NN 189 Optimal exposure can be fine tuned separately for each metering method note that the exposure compensation icon is not displayed when exposure is fine tuned ES e4 Modeling Flash HH 197 If Off is selected for Custom Setting e4 Modeling flash the optional SB 800 and SB 600 will not emit a modeling flash when the depth of field preview button is pressed 83 ainsodx3 sydesboxoug Huer XK X ainsodxy sydesbo oud bulyeL P Programmed Auto EJ In this mode the camera automatically adjusts shutter soeed and aperture according to a built in program see below for optimal exposure in most situations This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you wa
85. Taking NEF RAW or TIFF RGB photographs e Slow shutter speeds e Using optional WT 2 2A or WT 1 1A wireless transmitters To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN EL4 batteries e Keep the battery contacts clean Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance e Use batteries immediately after charging Batteries will lose their charge if left un used 253 xapul Menus Q gt PLAYBACK MENU 146 157 Delete 146 147 Playback folder 148 Slide show 149 150 Hide image 151 152 Print set 153 155 Display mode 156 Image review 156 After delete 157 Rotate tall 157 SHOOTING MENU 158 167 Shooting menu bank 159 160 Reset shooting menu 161 Active folder 162 File Naming 163 Image quality 43 44 Image size 46 47 JPEG compression 45 Raw compression 46 White bal 52 64 Long exp NR 165 High ISO NR 165 ISO 50 51 Image sharpening 65 Tone compensation 66 Color mode 67 Hue adjustment 69 Intvl timer shooting 115 119 Non CPU lens data 121 124 CSM MENU 168 200 C Bank select 171 R Menu reset 172 173 a1 AF C mode priority 174 a2 AF S mode priority 174 a3 Group dynamic AF 175 176 a4 Lock On 177 a5 AF activation 177 a6 Focus area illum 178 a7 Focus area 179 a8 Vertical AF ON 179 254 b1 ISO auto 180 b2 ISO step value 181 b3 EV step 181 b4 Exposure comp EV 181 b5 Exposure comp 182 b6 Cent
86. The WB Button Press the WB button and rotate the sub command dial until the desired value is displayed in the rear control panel At settings other than 0 a 4 icon appears in the rear control panel and view tinder sidebar Rear control panel Viewfinder Y Fine Tuning and Color Temperature Approximate color temperatures for settings other than A auto are given below val ues may differ from color temperatures given by photo color meters Direct Cloudy Shade Incandescent Fluorescent sunlight daylight daylight 2 00K 2 00K 4 800 K 4 800 K 5 400 K 6 00K 2 800K 3 000K 4 900K 5 000 K 5 600 K 7 100K 2 900K 3 001K 5 000 K 5 200 K 5 800 K 7 500K 3 000 K 4 200K 5 200 K 5 400 K 6 000 K 8 000 K Fy 3 100K 5 000 K 5 300 K 5 600 K 6 200K 8 400K EI 3 200K 6 500K 5 400 K 5 800 K 6 400K 8 800K EJ 3 300K 7 200K 5 600 K 6 000 K 6 600 K 9 200K The size of the increments for Fluorescent reflects the wide variations in color tem perature among the many different types of fluorescent light source ranging from low temperature stadium lighting to high temperature mercury vapor lamps EM Mired Any given change in color temperature produces a greater difference in color at low color temperatures than it would at higher color temperatures For example a change of 1000K produces a much greater change in color at 3000K than at 6000K Mired calculated by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 10 is a measure of
87. U lens cceeeeeeeeeeeeees 122 PC mode indicator cccee 224 Mi Battery indicator o ooooo 27 PA Frame COUNT ooocoocccnccnnccnccncconcnnnnnss 28 EJ K appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 49 INCICAtTOF cc cececceccececeuceeceeeeceuees 101 Exposure compensation 95 Bracketing progress NICO ueicass sins 96 103 PC mode indicator 224 e 3u1e y mouy 0 6ul a5 uO INpoJ U ane EDH N o ES q E Ye A lt A O Lv BASIC RAW FINE TIFF NORM E IVI K M m M Bal re LA A Bal ISO AUTO REM The Rear Control Panel o fo Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Custom settings bank 171 Remaining indicator 28 Shooting menu settings bank 159 Sensitivity ISO indicator 50 Auto sensitivity indicator 180 SENS E E 50 Sensitivity high gain 50 Number of exposures co 28 Length of voice memo 139 White balance fine tuning 54 White balance preset number 57 Color temperature ccocooocccccnncccno 56 PC mode indicator o ooooocccno 224 YK appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 49 Color temperature indicator 56 PAI Mage quality
88. a away again e Store the battery in a cool dry place Re place the terminal cover before putting the battery away Notes on the monitor e The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD monitors and does not indicate a malfunc tion Images recorded with the product will not be affected e Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light e Do not apply pressure to the monitor this could cause damage or malfunction Dust or lint on the monitor can be removed with a blower Stains can be removed by rubbing the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather e Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth e Replace the monitor cover when trans porting the camera or leaving it unat tended Turn the product off before removing or dis connecting the power source Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted Forc ibly cutting power to the product in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry To prevent an accidental inter ruption of power avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected Batteries e When you turn
89. a immediately adjusts focus to track a subject when the distance to the subject changes drastically 74 MITOS Icon Description Single selected focus area only Use for relatively static compositions 13 o User selects focus area manually camera focuses on subject in with subjects that will stay in selected focus area area AF User selects focus area manually but camera uses information from multiple focus areas to determine focus If subject leaves Ez p selected focus area even briefly camera will focus based on Dynamic E information from other focus areas focus area selected in view area AF i finder does not change Use when following erratically moving subjects and in other situations in which it is difficult to keep subject in selected focus area User chooses focus area group see E right Camera focuses on center i of selected group if subject leaves Top 9 focus area even briefly camera gt A Group Spe oss based on information from E1 as ta dynamic other focus areas in same group Teft Center Right AF Use when subject is moving errati cally but place of subject in overall composition is known peaje Bottom mm Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject clos Dynamic est to camera Prevents out of focus shots when photograph area AF 7 ing erratically moving subjects Focus area can not be selected with manually and focus areas are not disp
90. a7 Focus area No wrap a8 Vertical AF ON AF ON Focus area o gt ute BRT set AE amp fash b1 1S0 auto Off e6 Manual mode bkting Flash speed 7 Auto BKT b2 ISO step value 1 3 step e7 Auto cab MTR gt Under gt Over b3 EV step 1 3 step e8 Auto BKT selection Manual value select f1 Center button b4 Exposure comp EV 1 3 step Shooting mode Center AF area b5 Exposure comp Off Playback mode Thumbnail on off b6 Center weight b 8mm f2 Multi selector Do nothing b7 Fine tune exposure 0 f3 Photolnfo Playback Info 4 PBA V c1 AE Lock AE L AF L button f4 FUNC button FV Lock c2 AE L AF L AE AF Lock f5 Command dials c3 l Auto meteroff Be Rotate direction Normal a Change Main Sub Off c4 Self timer 10s Aperture setting Sub command dial c5 Monitor off 20s Menus and Playback Off d1 Shooting speed 3 fps f6 Buttons and dials Default d2 Maximum shots 50 f7 No CF card On Applies to all metering methods 173 EA This option controls whether photographs can s6ul aS wozsnd p nd NUAIAN Custom Setting a1 AF C Priority Selection be taken whenever the shutter release button Is pressed release priority or only when the camera is in focus focus priority in continuous servo AF Highlight a1 AF C mode priority in the second level of the CSM menu YH 169 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selecti
91. ack mode 133 peqAejd moqy aon JG Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Press the button to zoom in on the image displayed in single image play back or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail playback The fol lowing operations can be performed while zoom is in effect Cancel Press to cancel zoom and return to single image or resume zoom Q thumbnail playback Press again to zoom image in A 1eqAeld ynogy Press button to display frame showing area currently zoomed in While button is pressed multi selector can be used to move frame i ES Select area and main command dial can be used A ed displayed to control size of frame rotate A 7 7i Wy dial counterclockwise to zoom out clockwise to zoom in to maximum of approximately 15x large images or 12x medium images Release button to magnify selected area to fill monitor View other Rotate main command dial to view same area of other im images ages at current zoom ratio l Use multi selector to view area not View other a l l visible in monitor Hold multi se areas of im age lector down to scroll rapidly to other areas of frame 134 Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full frame zoom and thumbnail playback the button can be used to protect photographs trom accidental deletion Protected files can not be deleted using the button or the Delete option in the playback menu and have DOS read on
92. after shooting 34 Basic Playback Viewing Photographs To play photographs back press the button The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor Viewing Additional Photographs To page through photographs in the order recorded press the multi selector down Press the multi selector up to view photographs in reverse order To scroll rapidly through the images on the memory card press and hold the up or down buttons on the multi selector When the last photograph on the memory card is displayed you can return to the first photograph by pressing the multi selector down When the first photograph in memory is displayed you can view the last photograph by pressing the multi selector up Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor press the button A confirmation dialog will be displayed Press the button again to delete the image and return to playback To exit without deleting the picture press the multi selector left or right Take Additional Photographs To end playback and return to shooting mode press the button or press the shutter release button halfway Delete Y 146 To delete multiple images use the Delete option in the playback menu 35 yoeqhe d disegq jeloyny al 36 Using Camera Menus Taking a Choosing a Shooting Mode x 41 42 ographs Image Quality and Size The Details t 43 49 Sensitivity ISO Equivale
93. alance Preset white balance is used to record and recall custom white balance set tings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast Four options are available for setting preset white balance Recording New Values with the Camera 1 Frame a neutral gray or white object and press the shutter release button to measure a value for white balance MN 58 2 Measure white balance with the ambient light sensor PY 58 Copying Values from Existing Photographs 3 Copy white balance from another image on the memory card MN 63 4 Copy white balance from Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 1 or later MN 64 The camera can store up to five values for preset white balance in presets d 0 d 4 White balance values recorded with options 1 and 2 are stored in preset d 0 To prevent this value from being replaced the next time white balance is measured the value stored in d 0 can be copied to presets d 1 d 4 for long term storage YN 64 White balance values copied using options 3 and 4 are also stored in presets d 1 d 4 A descriptive comment can be added to any white balance preset PY 62 Stores last val ue measured 5 Aa for white bal el ance PY 58 ee o del Store values cop EA ied from images 5 on memory card ag Y 63 Store values created in Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 1 or later available separately Y 64 WZ White Balance Presets Changes to white bal
94. alance Baad will flash for about three seconds in the control panels while the viewfinder will show a flashing hd ae ar F o2 a dle ni A yy Rear control panel Viewfinder Top control panel If lighting is too dark or too bright or if some types of artificial lighting are used when measuring white balance using the ambient light sensor the camera may be unable to measure white balance A flashing na a will appear in the control panels and viewfinder for about three seconds Return to Step 3 and measure white balance again If the camera is un able to measure white balance using the ambient light sensor try mea suring white Bains using a neutral gray or white reference object Top control panel The new value for white balance will be stored in preset d 0 automatically replacing the previous value for this preset no confirmation dialog will be displayed If white balance was set using a _ PRE OSelect Set fy A j reference object a thumbnail will be displayed in sA the preset white balance list Presets measured FE A y i Es RAN using the ambient light sensor are marked by a D all a s icon To use the new value for white balance select preset d 0 if no value has been measured for white balance before d 0 is selected white balance will be set to a color temperature of 5 200K the same as Direct sun light The new white balance value will remain in preset d 0 until white
95. am era but unsure where it will appear in final composition Use with moving subjects that can be continuously framed in single focus area Use with subjects that are moving unpredictably Use when sure of moving subjects place in overall composition but unsure of its exact position Use with erratically moving subjects when you know subject will be closest object to camera 77 sn gt 04 syde1b0 0yd HueL Q snd04 sydeiboyoud Huel Q Focus Lock Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus area in the final composition It can also be used when the autofocus system is unable to focus PH 80 In single servo AF focus locks automatically when the in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder In continuous servo AF focus must be locked manually using the AE L AF L button To recompose a photograph using focus lock 1 Position the subject in the selected focus area and press the shutter re lease button halfway to Initiate focus Check that the in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder Single servo AF Focus will lock automatically when the in focus indicator appears and remain locked until you remove your finger from the shutter release button Focus can also be locked by pressing the AE L AF L button see below Continuous servo AF Press the AE L AF L button to lock both focus and exposure Focus will
96. amera is turned off No limit High light c3 Auto meter off in the second level of the CSM menu MN 169 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then oress to the right to make a selection Choose a shorter meter off delay for longer battery lite Custom Setting c4 Self Timer Delay This option controls the length of the shutter release delay in self timer mode Shutter release can be delayed by approximately 2s 5s 10s the default option or 20s Highlight c4 Self timer in the second level of the CSM menu PH 169 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection lt D G a j N N eb O 3 UN D eb 5 a N c4 Self timer delay Custom Setting c5 Monitor off Delay This option controls how long the monitor remains on when no operations are performed 10s 20s the default option 1 minute 5 minutes or 10 minutes Highlight c5 Monitor off in the second level of the CSM menu amp 169 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selec tion Choose a shorter monitor off delay for longer battery life c5 Monitor off delay WZ The EH 6 AC Adapter When the camera is powered by an optional EH 6 AC adapter exposure meters will not turn o
97. an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment VAN Observe caution when using a flash Using a flash close to your subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment Particular care should be observed if photographing infants when the flash should be no less than one meter 39 from the subject AN When using the viewfinder When operating the diopter adjustment control with your eye to the viewfinder care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally AN Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth il Caring for the Camera and Battery Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration Keep dry This product is not waterproof and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as oc cur when entering or leaving a heated build ing on a cold day can cause condensation inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipme
98. anatint siden Flash Photography eeren anae ENAREN AIEEE EA RNE A A A net Compatible Peralta dd Ea clara sciatica wes ala ah cacaetalus a te al uate leet AA ns ieatenty ctahecca a hh cecil litt ati itil hates E Has CONCISA IM ICATONS reia uate gual A Interval Timer Photography esisiini di Self TIMen Mode ro ca Non CPU LENSES tia Using a GPS UME aa lidia TWwo Button ROSE a ans a E a tee More About Playback Singleslmage Pla VAC ce fie aise ita PORO MOMMA OM is ta ad ie E Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback o oooononccccnnnccnoncnncnnnononono Taking a Closer LOOK Playback ZOOM seeds irrita Protecting Photographs from Dela oia Deleting WiGiVidl tial PO LOOLADINS tddi tte Voice Memos Recording VO ICO MINOS iaa A WICK O Si o1c eaa cect eoulene ica reat acivcmeceaetiaceusets reves bondetanuusatende IX Menu Guide 145 The Playback Meninas 146 Dt dl ed 146 AA e A ies e a tae ss 148 WAE SON aae a e R a erat aun ati Canaan ta bcat i acne wat dads 149 A Ou neere tetas 151 A a R un aearee anatepalde ton Sa 153 Bisola Mode ses ansilsaseat int idad 156 MAGS RE VOW e a E du Oca das 156 Anar Delete eaea rada 157 Rotana td ia 157 The SHOOTING MEU ao 158 o an ene ne cen UPR A Pm 159 RESET SHOOT GV i Ui teeth Oath alate hh eat OE tet lla cha ak elias 161 A A A ROR eS NC RCI 162 ANMAT do dee A ad 163 la A A O A ECT E OS re nae 163 A ee 164 JPEG COMDES SI OU A asta aaa cae ctualessonale lb da aude arb das oa a
99. ance presets apply to all shooting menu banks Y 159 A con firmation dialog will be displayed if the user attempts to change a white balance preset created in another shooting menu bank no warning is displayed for preset d 0 57 auejeg e1um suyde1bojoyd Buyer KJ aduejeg a21ym suyde1bo30yd Bune Kd Measuring a Value for White Balance White balance can be measured with reference to a neutral gray object or by measuring the color of the light source The new value for white balance is automatically stored in preset d 0 Description Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in Neutral final photograph and white balance is measured using both 1 005 pixel gray RGB sensor and main image sensor Use for flash photography or when object the subject and camera are under different lighting In studio settings 18 diffusion panel can be used to make reference object appear gray Color of light source is measured by sensor on camera pentaprism and Light white balance adjusted to produce natural coloration without reference Source object Use when subject is under same lighting as camera Press the WB button and rotate the main com mand dial until PRE is displayed in the rear control panel or viewfinder sidebar A i s Rear control panel Viewfinder If the new value for preset white balance will be used immediately select preset d 0 by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub co
100. ards If the memory card contains a large number of files or folders and the number of pic a tures to be deleted is very large deletion can sometimes take more than half an hour Protected and Hidden Images Images marked with a icon are protected and can not be deleted Hidden images 84 151 are not displayed in the thumbnail list and can not be selected for deletion NY Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on The focus selector lock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off 146 Deleting Selected Photographs Selected Choosing Selected displays the photographs in the folder or folders selected in the Playback folder menu MN 148 as small thumbnail images E OSet EZoon MK Set Zoom MBOK hos A 100 6 fe 100 5 el El Highlight image To view highlight Select highlighted image Selected ed image full screen press Press image marked by fp icon again to return to thumbnail list A A U 100 1 100 2 Fee y 100 1 100 2 Few P Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures To deselect picture highlight and press center of multi selector To exit without deleting pictures press button Confirmation dialog displayed Press multi selector up or down to highlight option press to select f H e Yes delete selected pictures and any ENTER associated voice memos Q e No exit without deleting images Selected Deleting All Photo
101. ation in the setup uP wen Auto image rotation menu PM 201 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Camera records whether shots are in landscape wide orientation portrait tall orientation with the camera rotated 90 clockwise or portrait orienta tion with the camera rotated 90 counter clockwise If Yes is selected for Rotate tall during playback PM 157 portrait orientation photos will be On displayed I in portrait orientation in camera monitor default Landscape wide Camera rotated 90 Camera rotate 90 orientation clockwise counter clockwise Camera orientation not recorded PictureProject and Nikon Capture 4 ver Off sion 4 2 or later display all photographs in landscape wide orientation Choose this option when taking pictures with lens pointing up or down In CH continuous high speed and C continuous low speed modes PR 41 orienta tion recorded for first shot applies to all images in same burst even if camera orienta tion is changed during shooting 206 Voice Memo Voice memo contains options for recording voice memos in shooting mode See Voice Memos Pg 140 Voice Memo Overwrite The option selected for Voice memo overwrite determines whether the voice memo for the last photograph recorded can be overwritten when the camera is in shooting mode See Voice Memo
102. attery The EN EL4 is not fully charged at shipment To maximize shooting time charge the battery in the supplied MH 21 quick charger before use see the MH 21 instruction manual for details About 100 minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before inserting or re moving batteries Remove the battery chamber cover Turn the battery chamber cover latch to the open position lt and remove the battery chamber cover Attach the battery cover to the battery The battery can be charged with the cover attached See the instructions provided with the EN EL4 for details Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown at right Latch the battery chamber cover To prevent the battery from being dislodged during operation be sure the cover is se curely latched Removing the Battery Before removing the battery turn the camera off and rotate the battery chamber cover latch to the open position Q Y EN EL4 Rechargeable Li ion Batteries The EN EL4 shares information with compatible devices enabling the camera to show battery charge state in six levels and the MH 21 to both display the current level and charge the battery appropriately The Battery info option in the setup menu details battery charge battery life and the number of pictures taken PY 211 16 Step 3 Basic Setup Choose a language and set the time and date as described below
103. aximum aperture minimum f number is limited ac cording to sensitivity ISO equivalency as shown below Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent of 200 250 320 400 500 640 800 j 1000 1250 1600 4 4 2 4 5 4 8 5 De 5 6 6 6 3 6 7 For each one step increase in sensitivity e g from 200 to 400 aperture is stopped down by half an f stop If the maximum aperture of the lens is smaller than given above the maximum value for aperture will be the maximum aperture of the lens When an SC series 17 28 or 29 sync cable is used for off camera flash photography correct exposure may not be achieved in i TTL or D TTL mode We recommend that you choose spot metering to select standard I TTL or D TTL flash control Take a test shot and view the results in the monitor In i TTL or D TTL mode use the flash panel or bounce adapter provided with your Speedlight Do not use other panels such as diffusion panels as this may produce incorrect exposure D TTL flash control can not be used for multi flash photography 109 yde1bo30yd ysejj sudeibo oug HbulyjeL Flash Sync Modes The D2Hs supports the following flash sync modes e This mode is recommended for most situations In pro grammed auto and aperture priority auto modes shutter speed will automatically be set to values between Yo and Vasos Yeo to V8 000s with Auto FP High Speed Sync Front curtain sync Flash is combined with speeds as slow as 30s to ca
104. b command dial Image Bracketing quality size button Exposure button mn mode button as qe E AL WB mic tl xposure E compensation button Sensitivity White l l button balance Main command dial button Set image quality PY 43 Choose an image size PY 46 Choose a white balance setting PY 52 n Oy ve TAPRE Fine tune white balance choose a color temperature choose a white balance preset ll Y 53 56 57 12 Exposure Choose the exposure mode Sj 83 91 Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed exposure mode P 5 85 Choose a shutter speed exposure mode S or M BN 86 90 Choose an aperture exposure mode A or M Bed 88 90 Set exposure compensation PY 95 Shutter speed lock exposure mode S or M PU 92 Aperture lock exposure mode A or M 92 Activate or cancel bracketing select num ber of shots in bracketing sequence 1 96 101 Select bracketing exposure increment MY 97 101 Choose a flash sync mode for optional Speedlight Y 110 13 eJ9u1e y mouy 0 Hul a5 uO INpoJ U eJaue ay mouy 0 Bunyja uon npo u a The Multi Selector Z The multi selector is used for the following operations e Menu navigation Move highlight bar up 44 40 e Help Scroll up PH 39 e Shooting Select focus area above current focus area 13 72 e Full frame playback Display previous image 49 39 e Thumbnail playba
105. balance is measured again By copying preset d 0 to one of the other presets before measuring a new value for white balance up to five white balance values can be stored MN 64 Selecting a White Balance Preset To set white balance to a preset value Highlight White bal preset in the white bal ance menu 3 52 and press the multi selector to the right The menu shown at right will be displayed To return to the shooting menu press the button I PRE Select Set 2 Presets oa an icon oe eee A a name d 0 d 4 and a comment Press the _ multi selector up down left or right to high 4 RAGS light the desired preset To select the high ra lignted preset and return to shooting mode A without completing steps 3 5 press the button 3 Press the center of the multi selector to display eee A the menu shown at right To view options for PRE White balance preset other presets highlight the name of the cur AAA rent preset d O d 4 and press the multi selector right LY Selecting a White Balance Preset the WB Button At a setting of PRE White bal preset presets can also be selected by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub command dial The current preset is displayed in the rear control panel while the WB button Is pressed auejeg a1uym suyde1bojoyd Huer KA Press the multi selector up or down to high light Set Press the multi selector to the right to set white balance to the value
106. be recorded Files created with Dust Off ref photo can not be viewed using computer imaging software 210 E SET UP MENU Dust Off ref photo O 1 INAPPROPRIATE EXPOSURE CONDITIONS a ANDE aranana n n n n n n E Battery Info To view information on the EN EL4 rechargeable gt Li ion battery currently inserted in the camera Sea highlight Battery Info in the setup menu 9 201 ol Picture meter 40 ae Calibration Not required and press the multi selector to the right rdn is E 3 New JE 123 4ER Battery meter Current battery level expressed as a percentage Pj 27 Number of times shutter has been released with current battery since battery was last charged Note that camera may sometimes Picture meter elease shutter without recording photograph for example when measuring value for preset white balance nual dnyas ay apimo nua Bg e Required due to repeated use and recharging calibration is required to ensure that battery level can be measured accurately Calibration recalibrate battery before charging see MH 21 Quick Charger instructions for details e Not required calibration not required Five level display showing battery age O New indicates that bat Charging life tery performance has not been affected 4 Replace indicates that battery has reached end of charging life and should be replaced Wireless LAN This option is only available when an optional a
107. be selected Press the multi selector up down left or right to highlight the desired image To view the highlighted image full frame press the E but ton Press the button again to return to the thumbnall list Press the center of the multi selector to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset and return to the thumbnail display If the highlighted photograph has a comment the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset d 4 Only shit Balance JN PRE White balance preset sil i i Set E Edit comment Select image Copy d 0 Aihite Balance I PRE White balance preset dt Set Edit comment i Select image a Copy d 0 1 PRE Set Zoom ho 100 6 OS Zoom j re ma 100 2 100 3 t PRE Select DSet A GA 2 aA 63 auejeg a1uym suyde1bojoyd Buyer J UN eL Kd aduejeg a11ym syde1bo30uyd 6 Copying White Balance from d 0 to Presets d 1 To copy a measured value for white balance from d 0 to any of the other presets d 1 d 4 highlight the destination preset in the thumbnail display and press the center of the multi selector as described in steps 1 3 on page 61 The menu shown at right will be displayed 1 Press the multi selector up or down to high light Copy d 0 Press the multi selector to the right to copy white balance from d 0 to the selected preset and return to the thumbnail d
108. ce of CPU contacts Type G lenses are marked with a G on the lens barrel type D lenses with a D CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring Unlike other CPU lenses there is no need to lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture setting maximum f number when using a type G lens Picture Angle and Focal Length The diagonal picture angle of the D2Hs is less than that of a 35 mm camera When calculating the focal length of the lenses for the D2Hs in 35 mm for mat multiply the focal length of the lens by about 1 5 Approximate focal length mm in 35 mm format Picture SEAS _ modified for or picture angle l 35 mm film camera 180 200 D2Hs 157 5 202 5 270 Y Calculating Picture Angle The size of the area exposed by a 35 mm cam era is 36x24mm The size of the area exposed by the D2Hs in contrast is 23 3x15 5mm As a result the picture angle of photographs taken with the D2Hs differs from the picture angle for 35 mm cameras even when the fo cal length of the lens and the distance to the subject are the same 234 Picture size 35 mm format 36 mm x 24 mm Picture diagonal Picture size D2Hs 23 3 mm x 15 5 mm Picture angle 35 mm format Picture angle D2Hs Other Accessories At the time of writing the following accessories were available for the D2Hs 14 Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details
109. ck Highlight thumbnail above current thumbnail 4 132 e Menu navigation Select highlighted item PH 40 e Shooting Select center focus area 1 72 e Playback Change number of images displayed PY 132 e Menu navigation Cancel and return to previous menu ES 40 e Shooting Select focus area to left of current focus area Y 12 e Full frame playback Display previous page of photo in formation YN 129 e Thumbnail playback High light thumbnail to left of current thumbnail 194 132 e Menu navigation Select dae 0 or display s shooting a a area to right of current focus area 87 72 e Full frame playback Display next page of photo infor mation YN 129 e Thumbnail playback High light thumbnail to right of current thumbnail PY 132 e Menu navigation Move highlight bar down PY 40 e Help Scroll down MN 39 e Shooting Select focus area below current focus area 1 72 e Full frame playback Display next image PH 35 e Thumbnail playback Highlight thumbnail below current thumbnail 194 132 Y The Multi Selector The button can also be used to select items highlighted in the camera menus There may be some cases in which the operations listed on this page do not apply 14 First Steps Getting the Camera Ready for Use Before using the camera for the first time complete the following steps SN Attach the Camera Strap csscccsssccssssccesssses
110. could result in injury After removing the battery take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection AN Do not use in the presence of flam mable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire AN Do not place strap around the neck of ii an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation AN Do not disassemble Touching the product s internal parts could result in injury In the event of a malfunction the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident remove the battery and or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection AN Observe proper precautions when han dling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if im properly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product e Be sure the product is off before replacing batteries If you are using an AC adapter be sure it is unplugged e Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment e Use only CR1616 lithium batteries to re place the clock battery Using another type of battery could cause an explosion Dispose of used batteries as directed e Do not attempt to insert batteries upside down or backwards e Do not short or disassemble batter
111. d ee DC in connector under cover PM 235 See USB connector under cover 224 Lens release button MN 21 Focus mode selector WN 70 Battery cover latch Y 16 Connector for optional WT 2 2A or WT 1 1A wireless LAN adapter under cover PM 235 Depth of field preview button 83 Sub command dial 12 FUNC button 197 Sub command dial for vertical shooting Pe 12 shooting fi 31 Vertical shooting shutter release button lock BY 31 71 4 Tripod socket Eyepiece shutter lever BH 31 120 Viewfinder eyepiece 31 236 Delete button 35 136 AE AF lock AF ON button Format rim button MN 23 button A 78 93 71 Playback button MN 128 Monitor WN 28 203 241 JN Main command dial FH 12 Multi selector 14 Focus selector Menu lock PR 72 Thumbnail a access lamp button MY 132 7 22 24 Protect ARS AF area mode J Nikon D2ms cs DE ae selector YH 74 q button 94135 Q HELP button 39 ISO QUAL WB mc Memory card Enter p slot cover button PR 40 22 Playback ZOOM Card slot cover Q button BY 134 release button under cover yl 22 Rear control panel Rj 9 Speaker W 143 Main command dial for vertical shooting 12 AF ON button for vertical shooting Y 71 White balance WB Microphone 0 button PM 138 button MN 52 64 Microphone MY 138 Sensitivity ISO butt
112. d If in doubt charge the battery before use or use an EH 6 AC adapter available separately Before connecting the camera set the USB option E 1 ndwo e 0 Buip auuOo suon auuo El in the setup menu MN 208 according to the com a puter operating system and whether the camera A y M Mass Storage MAMI is being controlled from Nikon Capture 4 version a 4 2 1 or later or photographs are being trans 3 ferred to the computer using PictureProject PictureProject Nikon Capture 4 Operating system Transfer Camera Control Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Choose PTP or Mac OS X l Mass Storage Windows 2000 Professional Choose PTP Windows Millennium Edition Me Choose Windows 98 Second Edition SE Mass Storage Mac OS 9 Not supported Do not select PTP If PTP is selected when the camera is connected the Windows hardware wizard will be displayed Click Cancel to exit the wizard and then discon nect the camera Be sure to select Mass storage before reconnecting the camera iz 223 1 ndwo e 0 6uly22uUU0 SUO DBUUOD 1 Connecting the USB Cable 1 Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up 2 Turn the camera off Connect the UC E4 USB cable as shown Connect the camera directly to the computer do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard A the camera on If Mass Storage is selected for USB FE will be displayed in the rear co
113. d Fill Flash for Digital SLR As above except that range information is not included in regulating flash output Precision of calculation can be increased for non CPU lenses by providing lens data fo cal length and maximum aperture BN 121 124 Not available when spot metering Is used Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR Flash output adjusted to bring lighting in frame to standard level brightness of background is not taken into account Recommended for shots in which main subject is emphasized at expense of background details or when exposure compensation is used Standard TTL flash for digital SLR is activated automatically when spot metering is selected Compatible Speedlights The following Speedlights support TTL flash control Speedlight Flash mode feature i TTL D TTL AA Auto aperture A Non TTL auto GN Range priority manual TTL VEUEN FP high speed sync 5 REAR Flash Color Information Communication Auto FP High Speed Sync FV Lock AF assist for multi area AF 2 Repeating flash Rear curtain sync Red eye reduction 1 Functions as remote flash only 2 Standard i TTL for Digital SLR is used with spot meter ing or when selected with Speedlight When using non CPU lens with i TTL Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR improved precision can be obtained if lens data are specified in Non CPU lens data menu 3 Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR is used with spot metering In other mete
114. d a TIFF RGB image 512 MB SanDisk SDCFH Ultra lI card recording time varies with make of memory card 43 azis pue nend e6eujy syde46ojoyd Huer ES 3zIS pue y jend abew sudeibo oug HulyjeL ES Image quality can be set using the Image quality option in the shooting menu or by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial Two options are available for controlling compression Raw compression for NEF RAW images 19 46 and JPEG compression for JPEG images PY 45 The Image Quality Menu Highlight Image quality in the shooting menu MY 158 and press the multi selector to GE the right TEA Image size JPEG compression Raw compression v Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right The shooting menu will be displayed The QUAL Button Press the QUAL button and rotate the main com mand dial note that Raw compression and JPEG compression can only be adjusted from the shooting menu Image quality is displayed in the rear control panel and viewfinder sidebar Cm NEF JPEG Fine RAW FINE Rear control panel NEF JPEG Normal PAW horm RN RAW NEF JPEG Basic ENS RO NEF Raw RAW R TIFF RGB TIFF tf a JPEG Fine FINE E JPEG Normal NORM N Viewfinder JPEG Basic BASIC hg 44 The JPEG Compression Menu The JPEG compression menu offers the following options for JPEG images Size priority lmages are compressed to produce relatively uniform file size de
115. d conditions The DK 17A is equipped with a safety lock 4 DK 19 Rubber Eyepiece Cup The DK 19 makes the image in the view finder easier to see preventing eye fatigue Diopter Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses To accommodate individual differences in vision viewfinder lenses are available with diopters of 3 2 0 1 and 2m The DK 17C is equipped with a safety lock DR 5 Right Angle Magnifying Viewing Attachment DR 4 Right Angle Viewing Attachment The DR 4 and DR 5 attach to the viewfinder eyepiece at a right angle allowing the image in the viewfinder to be viewed from above when the camera is in the horizontal shooting position The DR 5 can also magnify the view through the viewfinder by 2 x for greater precision when framing note that the edges of the frame will not be visible when the view is magnified DK 7 Eyepiece Adapter The DK 7 is used when attaching the DG 2 Magnifier or DR 3 Right Angle Viewing Attachment to the D2Hs S31105593IY 24U0I1dg S3IO0N Puya y 236 Filters e Nikon filters can be divided into three types screw in drop in and rear interchange Use Nikon filters filters manufactured by other makers may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding e The D2Hs can not be used with linear polarizing filters Use the C PL circular polarizing filter instead e The NC and L37C filters are recommended for protecting the lens e When using an R60 filter set exposu
116. d dials during playback or when menus are displayed Press multi selector up or down to highlight op tion press to right to select e Off default Multi selector used to choose NU f5 Customize command dials picture displayed highlight thumbnails and navi gate menus e On Main command dial performs same function as pressing multi selector left or right Sub command dial performs same function as pressing multi selector up or down Note that this option has no effect on the roles played by the command dials during playback zoom Single image playback main command dial is used to choose picture displayed sub command dial to display additional photo information Thumbnail playback main command dial moves cursor left or right sub command dial moves cursor up or down Menu navigation main command dial moves highlight bar up or down Rotate sub command dial to right to display sub menu to left to return to previous menu To make selection press multi selector to right press center of multi selector or press button 199 s um s Woysnd apiny nua IN s6ul aS wozsnd p nd nua N 23 This option allows adjustments that are normally custom ser Custom Setting f6 Setting Method for Buttons and Dials Sa y made by holding a button and rotating a com Buttons and dias mand dial to be made by rotating the command a Default gt OK dial after the button is released Highlight f6 But tons and dials
117. d in the monitor To end playback and return to shooting mode press the button or press the shutter release button halfway To view camera menus PH 39 press the button Y Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on The focus selector lock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off Image Review 13 156 When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu photographs are auto matically displayed in the monitor as they are being recorded to the memory card In single frame self timer and mirror up modes photographs are displayed one at a time as they are taken In continuous shooting mode display begins when shooting ends with the first photograph in the current series displayed Playback will be interrupted when the shutter release button is pressed and resume when the button is released after shooting Rotate Tall 9 157 This playback menu option controls whether portrait orientation photographs taken with On selected for the Auto image rotation option in the setup menu are auto matically rotated during playback c5 Monitor Off NH 185 The monitor will turn off automatically to save power if no operations are performed for the time specified in Custom Setting c5 Monitor off Press the button again to return to playback mode 128 Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in single image playback There are up to eigh
118. d protected will simultane ously reveal the image 152 Print Set Print set is used to create a digital print order that lists the photographs to be printed the number of copies and the information to be included on each print This information is stored on the memory card in Digital Print amp Order Format DPOF The card can then be removed from the camera and used to print the selected images printed on any DPOF compatible device Highlight Print set in the playback menu MN 146 Paes a and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option Select set gt then press to the right to make a selection Option Description Select photographs for printing nualA Eq e d Sy apin Deselect all Remove all images from print order Print Set Print set will not be available if there is not enough space on the memory card to record the print order Delete unwanted pictures and try again NEF Images Images created at image quality settings of NEF Raw PY 43 can not be selected for printing using this option WA Taking Pictures for Direct Printing When taking images to be printed without modification set the Color mode option in the shooting menu to I SRGB or M sRGB YN 67 EN DPOF PictBridge Digital Print Order Format DPOF is an industry wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card Before printing ch
119. ding will end automatically about two seconds before the next photograph is taken During Recording During recording the icons in the rear Rear control panel Viewfinder control panel and viewfinder sidebar will _ blink A countdown timer in the rear con trol panel shows the length of the voice memo that can be recorded in seconds sowain e210 A In playback mode a Y icon is displayed in the monitor during recording FA After Recording If a voice memo has been recorded for Rear control panel Viewfinder the most recent photograph a Y icon will be displayed in the rear control panel and viewfinder sidebar If a voice memo exists for the photograph currently selected in playback mode a J icon will be displayed in the monitor Y Voice Memo File Names Voice memos are stored as WAV files with names of the form xxxxnnnn WAV where xxxxnnnn is a file name copied from the image with which the voice memo is associ ated For example the voice memo for the image DSC_0002 JPG would have the file name DSC_0002 WAV Voice memo file names can be viewed on a computer 139 Voice Memo Recording Options EA Three setup menu options control voice memo recording Voice memo Voice memo overwrite and Voice memo button Voice Memo To choose a voice memo option for shooting o SAT d Voice memo SOUI9A DIA mode highlight Voice memo in the setup menu i 201 and press the multi selector to
120. dis play When the maximum aperture of the lens is known e The aperture value is displayed in the top control panel and viewfinder e Flash level is adjusted for changes in aperture e Aperture is listed with an asterisk in the playback photo into display Specifying both the focal length and maximum aperture of the lens e Enables color matrix metering note that it may be necessary to use center weighted or spot metering to achieve accurate results with some lenses including Reflex Nikkor lenses Improves the precision of center weighted and spot metering i TTL Bal anced Fill Flash for Digital SLR and Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR sasua Md UON Sydesb6oyoug Burer O Specifying Lens Focal Length Lens focal length can be specified using the Non CPU lens data option in the shooting menu or by pressing the FUNC button and rotating the main command dial The following settings are available e 6 45mm 6 8 13 15 16 18 20 24 25 28 35 43 and 45mm ti e 50 180mm 50 55 58 70 80 85 86 100 105 135 and 180mm e 200 4000mm 200 300 360 400 500 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 and 4000 mm The Non CPU Lens Data Menu Highlight Non CPU lens data in the shooting menu YN 158 and press the multi selector to 7 the right Enem Color mode Hue adjustment High ISO NR IS0 Intvl timer shooting Non CPU lens data Focal Length Not Listed If the correct focal le
121. e 200 Settings of HI 1 and HI 2 are only available when Custom Setting b1 ISO auto is off See Taking Photographs Sensitivity ISO Equivalency 84 50 Image Sharpening Seven options are available for image sharpening See Taking Photographs Image Adjustment PB 65 Tone Compensation Five options are available for controlling image contrast See Taking Photographs Image Ad justment 9 66 Color Mode Choose from three color modes See Taking Photographs Image Adjustment PH 67 166 Image sharpening vA Ato MM o0 Tone compensation gt OK Qo Q O 92 Color mode Y 1 1 TI sRG6B ECAN Hue Adjustment Hue can be set to values between approximately 9 and 9 in seven increments of roughly 3 See Taking Photographs Image Adjustment YY 69 Hue adjustment Interval Timer Shooting Take photographs automatically at pre selected intervals See Taking Photographs Interval Timer Photography 49 115 KER lnterval timer shooting 00501500 nual Sunooys ayi apiny nu w Je Non CPU Lens Data Specifying the focal length and maximum aper ture allows such features as color matrix metering aperture value display and balanced fill flash to be used with non CPU lenses See Taking Photo graphs Non CPU Lenses 9 121 Non CPU lens data Focal length b 167 s6um s wo sny apiny nua Y Custom Settings Fi
122. e and maintenance Troubleshooting A list of the error messages displayed by your camera and how to deal with them Specifications Principal specifications for the D2Hs Optional Accessories Lenses and Other Accessories SOLIOSSOIIV jeuoI dQ Sd3 0N e1uy3a E S9asua NdD _ Lenses for the D2Hs The D2Hs is compatible with a variety of AF Nikkor lenses for 35 mm film cameras including wide angle telephoto zoom micro defocus image con trol DC and regular lenses with focal lengths of 14 600 mm PH 234 Note that IX Nikkor CPU lenses can not be used with the D2Hs The lenses that can be used with the D2Hs are listed below Camera setting Focus Exposure Metering mode mode EE M with electronic Lens accessory range finder Type G or D AF Nikkor AF S AF I Nikkor ANA ANA 2 PC Mic Nor 85m 1D EA AF S AF I Teleconverter or po Ae Y Other AF Nikkor except lenses for F3AF d zE 4 Al P Nikkor Y Al Al S or Series E Nikkor Al modified Nikkor Medical Nikkor 120 mm f 4 2 5 DRD 1 Ww Vv 4 K Oo s EMOS e els Niko p vial gt A PC Nikkor AA AAA e q E e E 7 gt SECC CA A Un PB 6 Bellows Focusing Attach P yn y ment Auto extension rings PK series Y Vv Y 11A 12 or 13 PN 11 1 IX Nikkor lenses can not be used 6 Manual exposure mode only 2 Vibration Reduction VR supported with VR lenses 7 Compatible with AF I Nikkor lenses and with all AF
123. e bank have no effect on the others To store a particular combination of trequently used settings select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings The new settings will be stored in the bank even when the camera is turned off and will be restored the next time the bank is selected Different combinations of settings can be stored in the other banks allowing the user to switch instantly from one combination to another by selecting the appropriate bank from the bank menu The default names for the four Custom Settings banks are A B C and D A descriptive caption can be added using the Rename option as described in The Shooting Menu Shooting Menu Bank 84 159 s6ul aS5 wozsnd p nd NUAIAN To display the bank menu highlight Bank select in the top level of the CSM menu PY 168 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection A default Select bank A ic Custom sett ing bank B Select bank B ES Select bank C D Select bank D Rename Rename selected bank Descriptive caption will also be displayed if bank has been renamed Sensitivity ISO Equivalency If a bank in which On is selected for Custom Setting b1 ISO auto NY 180 is chosen after ISO has been set to HI 1 or HI 2 sensitivity ISO equivalency will nor be adjusted automatically 171 Custom Setting R Reset CSM Me
124. e of the following options and then press the button Option Description No Exit without formatting memory card Format memory card Message shown at right dis played while formatting is in progress Do not turn the camera off remove the batteries or memory card or unplug the AC adapter available sepa FORMATTING rately until formatting is complete and setup _ menu is displayed FORMATE Format V During Formatting Do not remove the memory card remove the battery or unplug the AC adapt er available separately while formatting is in progress Before Formatting Formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data they contain including hidden and protected pictures and any other data that may be on the card Before formatting be sure to transfer to a computer any pictures you would like to keep FAT 32 The D2Hs supports FAT 32 allowing use of memory cards with capacities of over 2 GB FAT 16 is used when reformatting cards already formatted in FAT 16 Y Two Button Format Memory cards can also be formatted with the FORMATS IZA and buttons BY 23 202 LCD Brightness To adjust monitor brightness highlight LCD LCD brightness A By ox M brightness in the setup menu 201 and press the multi selector to the right The menu shown at right will be displayed Press the multi selector up to increase brightness down to decrease The number to the right of the display indicates the curre
125. e right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Pattern 1 Center area default Pattern 1 Closest subject Pattern 2 Center area Pattern 2 Focus areas are grouped in pattern 1 PH 176 Camera focuses on subject in center focus area of selected group Because camera does not have to select focus area less time is required for focus operation If subject moves out of center focus area camera will focus based on information from other focus areas in same group Center focus area of selected group is highlighted in top control panel Focus areas are grouped in pattern 1 3 176 Camera automati cally selects focus area containing subject closest to camera in cur rent focus area group If subject moves out of selected focus area camera will focus based on information from other focus areas in same group As for Pattern 1 Center area except that focus areas are grouped in pattern 2 4 176 As for Pattern 1 Closest subject except that focus areas are Closest subject grouped in pattern 2 PY 176 175 s um s Woysny epiny nua IN spui s WO SND APIND NUAIAN Focus areas are grouped as follows illustrations show the display in the top control panel E Left Center area Left Closest subject Pattern 1 E Top E Center E El Right Left Top
126. e soft lighting can be achieved with the supplied SW 10H bounce adapter Auto power zoom 24 105 mm ensures that the illuminating is adjusted in accord with lens focal length The built in wide panel can be used for illuminating angles of 14mm and 17mm An illuminator is included to assist in adjusting settings in the dark The SB 800 accepts four AA batteries five AA batteries when pow ered by the supplied SD 800 battery pack or SD 6 SD 7 or SD 8A power sources available separately see the Speedlight manual for details Custom settings are available for fine tuning all aspects of flash operation S31105593Y e4U0o11dg S3aI0N Je2uya y 237 S31105593IIY 2U0I1dg S3IO0N Puya y Optional Speedlights continued PC card adapters Software 238 SB 600 This high performance Speedlight has a Guide Number of 42 138 m ft 35 mm zoom head position ISO 200 GN at ISO 100 is 30 98 and supports i TTL TTL and manual flash control Flash sync mode including slow and rear curtain sync can be set from the camera When used with the D2Hs the SB 600 supports Auto FP High Speed Sync for sync speeds faster than Vasos Flash Color Infor mation Communication for optimal white balance and FV Lock for recomposing photos without changing flash level With an SB 800 acting as a master flash Advanced Wireless Lighting allows the SB 600 to serve as a remote slave flash in i TTL and manual flash control modes The built in AF
127. ecifications of the hardware and soft ware described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice Notice for customers in the U S A e Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product e While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area address provided separately Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi tal device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful in terference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encour aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving an tenna e Increase the separation between t
128. eck that the printer or print service supports DPOF Pictures selected using Print set can also be printed on PictBridge printers via direct USB connection YY 226 When a PictBridge printer is connected to the camera using the supplied UC E4 USB cable a menu will be displayed in the camera monitor select DPOF print to print the current print order Note that the date and shooting information will not be printed 153 Modifying the Print Order Select Set Choosing Select set displays the photographs in the folder or folders se lected in the Playback folder menu PY 148 as small thumbnail images Highlight image To view highlighted image full screen press Press again A ate 0 mu KoM RA to return to thumbnail list 100 1 100 2 100 3 4 Set CS Press button and press multi selector up or down to specify number of prints i 0 Fes KoM A up to 99 or press center of multi se e ee a lector to select image and set number of prints to 1 Selected images are k i JM marked by 4 icon Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures To deselect picture highlight and press center of multi selector To exit without changing print order press button 4 APrint set _ Done E 4 01 Set EZoom MAOK nual y2eqAejdq Sy 1 gt pino nu Complete print order and display menu of print options Press multi selector up or down to highlight option e To print shutter speed and ape
129. ee Taking Photographs Image Quality and Size NEE on RES Fine Y 43 ME pote JPEG Fine JPEG Normal 163 nu Bunooys y pi ind nua o lt Image Size Image size can be selected from Large and Me dium See Taking Photographs Image Quality and Size PY 46 JPEG Compression Choose whether to compress JPEG images to a fixed size or to vary file size for improved image quality See Taking Photographs Image Quality and Size PY 45 Raw Compression Choose whether to compress NEF RAW images created at image quality settings of RAW JPEG Fine RAW JPEG Normal RAW JPEG Ba sic and NEF Raw See Taking Photographs Image Quality and Size 46 White Balance Nine options are available for white balance See Taking Photographs White Balance WN 52 164 5 lmage size v Large 2464x1632 40 car JPEG compression v Es Size priority CM Z Raw compression Y ON Comp NEF Raw MIMO white Balance vA At i A Long Exp NR Photographs taken at shutter speeds of 15 or Slower can be processed to reduce noise in the re form of randomly spaced brightly colored pixels oor OFF gt 0 Highlight Long exp NR in the shooting menu Y 158 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Description Off default Noise reduction o
130. eedlight available separately 237 the D2Hs supports the full range of options available with the Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS including Advanced Wireless Lighting I TTL flash control 84 105 FV Lock 89 112 Flash Color Information Communica tion PY 52 and Auto FP High Speed Sync See the Speedlight manual for details e yde1b030yd yse 4 syde1bo 0yd bury Modeling Illumination SB 800 and SB 600 Speedlights emit a modeling flash when the camera depth of field preview button is pressed This feature can be used with Advanced Wireless Lighting to preview the total lighting effect achieved with multiple flash units Modeling illumi nation can be turned off using Custom Setting e4 Modeling flash MN 191 104 TTL Flash Control TTL flash control is available only with optional SB series 800 600 80DX 28DX and 50DX Speedlights SB 800 SB 600 i TTL Flash Control When the SB 800 or SB 600 is set to TTL the camera automatically selects one of the following types of flash control i TTL Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR Speedlight emits series of nearly invisible oreflashes monitor preflashes immediately before main flash Preflashes reflected from objects in all areas of frame are picked up by five segment TTL flash control sensor or 1 005 pixel RGB sensor and are analyzed in combination with information from matrix metering system to adjust flash output for natural balance between main subject and ambient bac
131. een the WT 1 1A and the server Press the multi selector to the right to return to the wireless LAN menu Status Status of server link Link quality Five level indicator of link quality Signal level Five level indicator of signal strength Now sending Name of file currently being sent Remaining Number of frames yet to be sent Estimated time needed to send re Time left maining data Auto Send Choose whether to transmit photographs to the server as they are taken See Auto send 215 gt vw SET UP MENU I witireless LAN WM Transceiver OF OFF SET UP MENU wireless LAN Status NM Link quality memm ram Signal level Mmmm Now sending Remaining 0 Frames s Time left Os Connected wireless LAN MW Auto send nual dnyas ay apino nu wn E 217 Delete After Send FA Choose whether to delete photographs after transmission See Delete after send Pm 215 wilireless LAN z gt OK a a S 9 L Send File As a When sending images taken at settings of NEF AO JPEG Fine NEF JPEG Normal or NEF JPEG Basic choose whether to send both NEF and re ee JPEG files or only the JPEG files See Send file 2 as BH 216 Send Folder Entire folders can be selected for transmission to e cae the server See Send folder 4 216 A TOONDZHS MEM Deselect All H M Remove send sending and sent marking t
132. en digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law e Items prohibited by law from being Cautions on certain copies and re copied or reproduced productions Do not copy or reproduce paper money The government has issued cautions on coins securities government bonds or copies or reproductions of securities is local government bonds even if such sued by private companies shares bills copies or reproductions are stamped checks gift certificates etc commuter Sample passes or coupon tickets except when The copying or reproduction of paper 4 minimum of necessary copies are to be money coins or securities which are provided for business use by a company circulated in a foreign country is pro Also do not copy or reproduce pass hibited ports issued by the government licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained the copying or reproduction of unused post age stamps or post cards issued by the Comply with copyright notices government is prohibited The copying or reproduction of copy righted creative works such as books music paintings woodcut prints maps drawings movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to
133. en removing memory cards from the camera e Format memory cards before first use e Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards Do not remove memory cards from the camera turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded deleted or copied to a computer Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card e Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects e Do not apply force to the card casing Failure to observe this precaution could dam age the card e Do not bend drop or subject to strong physical shocks e Do not expose to water high levels of humidity or direct sunlight Removing Memory Cards Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off Before removing the memory card wait for the green card access lamp next to the card slot cover to go out and then turn the camera off Do not attempt to remove the card while the access lamp is on Failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card Open the door protecting the card slot cover release button and press the release button to open the card slot then press the eject button to partially eject the card 1 The card can then be removed by hand 2 Do not push on the memory card while pressing the eject button Failure to observe this precaution could damage t
134. ent order EVs 3F5 3 i 3 3 EV 0 3 0 0 7 7 3 EV 0 7 0 1 3 1EV 1 0 0 2 0 13 EV 0 3 0 7 0 73 EV 0 7 1 3 0 1 EV 1 0 2 0 0 EV 0 0 3 73 EV 007 1EV 0 1 0 14 EV 0 0 3 2 EV 0 0 7 Tey 0 13 EV 0 0 3 0 3 T a e A Ss a ae EV 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 V 3EV 0 1 3 1 0 0 7 0 3 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 3 EV 10 2 7 2 0 1 3 0 7 0 7 1 3 2 0 2 7 1EV 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 a31nsodx3 syde1bo0x0uyd BuneL NI o EM Is hee estes O to SERER l 98 1 2 Step Se ected for EV Step Control panel No of Exposure Bracketing display shots increment order EVs 0 5 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 5 1 0 0 0200 OEV 0 0 5 1 1 1 ETT PE 57 3F iD terns D 3 Q U gt le eb O le y TU y m x ES O N ar 1 EV o E V o E 0 0 5 0 5 V 2 EV O ZA 1 0 0 5 0 5 1 0 0 20 1 0 1 0 2 0 EZA EE MES ESB 2 0 1 5 1 0 0 5 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 DEC eee ee ee Y AC E CS E E O O A vf a8 05 EI MEF METE Y 9 2 _ 99 ainsodxy sydeibo oud BuneL NI 1 Step Selected for EV Step Control panel No of Exposure Bracketing display shots increment order EVs a aew mooo PE SS 9 1Ev 0 40 3 0 20 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 sY Resuming Exposure
135. er weight 183 b7 Fine tune exposure 183 c1 AE Lock 184 c2 AE L AF L 184 c3 Auto meter off 185 c4 Self timer 185 c5 Monitor off 185 d1 Shooting speed 186 d2 Maximum shots 186 d3 Exp delay mode 187 d4 File No Seq 188 d5 Cntrl panel finder 188 189 d6 Illumination 189 el Flash sync speed 190 e2 Flash shutter speed 190 e3 AA flash mode 191 e4 Modeling flash 191 e5 Auto BKT set 192 e6 Manual mode bkting 193 e7 Auto BKT Order 193 e8 Auto BKT selection 194 f1 Center button 194 195 f2 Multi selector 196 f3 Photo Info Playback 196 f4 FUNC button 197 f5 Command dials 198 199 f6 Buttons and dials 200 f7 No CF card 200 Y SETUP 201 219 Format 202 LCD brightness 203 Mirror lock up 203 Video mode 204 World Time 18 Language 17 Image comment 205 Auto image rotation 206 Voice memo 140 Voice memo overwrite 141 Voice memo button 141 Audio output 143 USB 208 Dust Off ref photo 209 210 Battery info 211 Wireless LAN 211 219 Firmware version 219 Symbols 3D color matrix metering Il See Metering 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR 106 A Advanced Wireless Lighting 107 AF area mode 74 Aperture 83 92 adjusting 88 lock 92 maximum 82 89 91 105 106 121 minimum 20 83 non CPU lenses and 121 value display 7 11 Ambient light sensor 52 57 Auto meter off 185 Autoexposure lock 9
136. era for recording Shooting Mode At default settings voice memos can not be recorded in shooting mode To enable automatic or manual voice memo recording select the appro priate option for Voice memo in the camera setup menu PY 201 Voice memos can only be added to the last photograph taken Playback Mode Display the photograph to which the memo is to be added single image playback or highlight the photograph in the thumbnail list thumbnail playback Only one voice memo can be recorded per image additional voice memos can not be recorded for images already marked with a J icon Press and hold the Y button A voice memo will be recorded while the button Is held down note that no voice memo will be recorded if the Y button is not held down for at least one second eN Automatic Recording Shooting Mode If On auto and manual is selected for Voice memo a voice memo will be recorded for the last photograph taken when the shutter release button is released after shooting Recording will end when the Y button is pressed or after the specified recording time has ended Dust Off Ref Photos Voice memos can not be recorded for Image Dust Off reference data WN 209 138 Interrupting Recording Recording will end automatically if e The button is pressed to display the menus e The button is pressed e The shutter release button is pressed halfway e The camera is turned off During interval timer photography recor
137. erval timer photography is in progress Note the following e Performing a two button reset PM 126 or changing bracketing settings PY 96 will cancel interval timer photography e f shutter speed is set to tr amp manual exposure mode after the timer has started subsequent photographs will be taken at a shutter speed of Ys e The monitor will turn off about four seconds before each interval e f voice memos are recorded automatically after shooting voice memos will end two seconds before the next photograph is taken C Mode Max Shots If the number of shots per interval is greater than the limit specified in Custom Setting d2 Maximum shots only the number of shots specified in Custom Setting d2 will be taken at each interval 117 Ayde1bojoud sau ensaju syde boz0yd Burer o Pausing Interval Timer Photography 9 To pause interval timer photography 1 Press the multi selector left or right to high light Start at the bottom of the interval timer menu Press the multi selector up or down to select Pause and press the button Interval time photography can also be paused by e Pressing the button between intervals e Turning the camera off if desired the memory card can be replaced while the camera is off yde1b030yq Jaw en191u syde1box0uyd Bunel o ab lntervall tiver stootine ES Select intvl no of shots 010x3 0030 Remaining intvl shots 009x3 0027 Start foe
138. etering If MS rN using center weighted metering select the 9 center focus area with the multi selector Pu RG N 72 nsodxq s de16o 0yd Burer N 2 Position the subject in the selected focus area and press the shutter re lease button halfway With the shutter release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus area press the AE L AF L button to lock exposure and focus except in manual focus mode Confirm that the in focus indicator O appears in the viewfinder While exposure lock is in effect an AE L indicator will appear in the viewfinder 93 sydeibojoud Huye Ni 31NSOdX3 shoot E 3 Keeping the AE L AF L button pressed recompose the photograph and Y Metered Area In spot metering exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 3 mm 0 127 circle centered on the selected focus area In center weighted metering exposure will be locked at the value metered in an 8 mm 0 317 circle at the center of the viewfinder Y Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect the following settings can be changed without altering the metered value for exposure Programmed auto Shutter speed and aperture flexible program NH 85 Shutter priority auto Shutter speed Aperture priority auto Aperture The new values can be confirmed in the viewfinder and control panel Note that the metering method can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect changes to me
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140. evel alone e7 Auto BKT Order 193 This option can be used to change the bracketing order 100 White Balance Bracketing Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT set YN 192 Auto bracketing set v B 18 bracket ing gt OK agf Pressing the button rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence 103 At settings other than zero a MEET icon and bracketing indicator will appear in the top control panel The rear control panel will show and the view finder BKT ainsodxy sydes6ojoud Burer N T BKT p dl If the number of shots in the bracketing pro gram is greater than the number of exposures remaining a flashing icon will appear in the top control panel and the frame count and number of exposures remaining will flash A flashing indicator will appear in the view tinder and the shutter release will be disabled Shooting can begin when a new memory card is inserted Pressing the EY button rotate the sub command dial to choose the white balance adjustment PY 103 Each increment is roughly equivalent to 10 mired 101 a1nsodx3 syde1b030yd BulyeL NI Compose a photograph focus and shoot Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program and each copy will have a different white balance Modifications to white balance are added to the white bala
141. fault Quality varies with scene recorded Optimal quality Optimal image quality File size varies with scene recorded The effects of these options are most pronounced with large image sizes Si 46 high sensitivity 4 50 complex scenes image quality settings of NEF BASIC or BASIC or heavy sharpening PY 65 To choose an option Highlight JPEG compression in the shooting menu PM 158 and press the multi selector to mien f Active folder the right s File Naming Image quality Image size JPEG compression Raw compression hg azis pue Ayyjend abeu sydeabojoyd Huer ES Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right The shooting menu will be displayed The selected op tion takes effect whenever image quality is set to NEF JPEG Fine NEF JPEG Normal NEF JPEG Basic JPEG Fine JPEG Normal or JPEG Basic l PEG compression Optimal quality File Names Photographs are stored as image files with names of the form DSC_nnnn xxx where nnnn is a four digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascend ing order by the camera and xxx is one of the following three letter extensions NEF for NEF images TIF for TIFF RGB JPG for JPEG images and NDF for Dust Off ref photos Y 209 210 The NEF and JPEG files recorded at a setting of NEF JPEG have the same file names but different extensions Images recorded in color mode II PY 67 have names tha
142. ff camera functions normally o Long exp NR Noise reduction takes effect at shutter speeds of about 1s or slower Time needed to process images ry more than doubles and number of images that can be stored in memory buffer is halved During processing nu w Bunooys y p no nua ffel REM EZ Boal 7 On tab ne blinks in shutter speed aperture displays mE mumm Next photo can be taken when Jal nr is no longer displayed Note that if photographs are played back during processing the image displayed in the monitor may not show the effects of noise reduction High ISO NR Photographs taken at high sensitivities can be processed to reduce noise Highlight High Be High ISO NR ISO NR in the shooting menu 4H 158 and press Y eevee I the multi selector to the right Press the multi mu ON OFF Of f selector up or down to highlight an option then 2 press to the right to make a selection On Normal Noise reduction takes effect at sensitivities of ISO 800 1600 or if sensi default tivity is raised to 800 or higher when On is selected for Custom Setting b1 ISO auto Increased noise reduction is performed at sensitivities On High of HI 1 and HI 2 or when On High is selected Off Noise reduction turns off except at sensitivities of HI 1 and HI 2 165 ISO Sensitivity ISO equivalency can be increased from nua Bunooys 23y 2pIn5o nu WN the default valu
143. ff and the monitor will only power off after ten minutes regardless of the options chosen for Custom Settings c3 Auto meter off and c5 Monitor off 185 Custom Setting d1 CL Mode Shooting Speed A This option determines the rate at which photographs can be taken in CL s6ul aS5 wozsnd p nd nus continuous low speed mode during interval timer photography this set ting also determines the frame advance rate for single frame and mirror up modes Shooting speed can be set to values between 1 and 7 frames per second fps the default value is 3fps The frame advance rate may drop at Slow shutter speeds Highlight d1 Shooting speed in the second level of the CSM menu 9 170 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Custom Setting d2 Max No of Shots Taken in Continuous Shooting The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst in con tinuous mode can be set to any value between 1 and 50 Regardless of the setting chosen the maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst can not exceed the following values Image quality Maximum number of shots per burst Compressed NEF RAW JPEG Uncompressed NEF RAW JPEG Compressed NEF RAW 40 Uncompressed NEF RAW TIFF RGB JPEG 50 Highlight d2 Maximum shots in the second level of the CSM menu 9 170 and press the multi selector to the
144. field shows time difference between selected time zone and Coordinated Uni versal Time UTC in hours If daylight saving time Is in effect in local time zone highlight Daylight saving time and press multi selector to right Press multi selector down to highlight On and press multi selector right Time will automatically be advanced one hour SET UP MENU Date London Casablanca UTC 0 IN 2005 01 01 00 00 03 Highlight Date Display DATE menu 18 Edit Year Month Day Hour Minute Date and Second Press multi selector left or right to select item up or down to change Press button to set date and time and return to to WORLD TIME menu SET UP MENU World Time Date format sda15 15114 uon gt npo u Mate a Date format Ea London Casablanca UTC 0 SET UP MENU s SET UP MENU Date format World Time Time zone Date format Ea yv London Casablanca UTC O 2005 01 10 10 00 46 Return to WORLD TIME menu The camera clock is less accurate than Fora most watches and household clocks LCD bright i Mirror Lock up Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset Language as necessary The clock can be reset mage commen Auto image rotation using the World Time option in the aa NE Return to SET UP menu setup menu PY 201 WZ The Clock Battery The clock calendar is powered by a separate non rechargeable CR1616 lithium bat
145. g e8 Auto Bracketing Selection Method EA This option controls how the bracketing program Auto Bracketing is selected Highlight e8 Auto BKT selection in Selection method the second level of the CSM menu 44 170 and 272 tana value se IA press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Description Manual value select Pressing EY button rotate main command dial to select number of default shots sub command dial to select bracketing increment sui s WO SND APIND NUAIN Press ES button and rotate main command dial to turn bracketing on and off Press EY button and rotate sub command dial to select number of shots and bracketing increment Preset value select Custom Setting f1 Multi Selector Center Button This option determines what operations can be f1 Multi selector performed by pressing the center of the multi eaor aion selector Highlight f1 Center button in the sec d Shooting node A ond level of the CSM menu 49 170 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press the multi selector to the right Shooting Mode This option controls what operation can be per a a formed by pressing the center of the multi se Genter button lector when the camera is in shooting mode i we PA Center AF area MUS Y Using the Multi Selector The mul
146. ghlight an option and then press the DS essetis multi selector to the right Wireless G o T Wireless TCP IP and FTP settings are stored in one of four banks 2 Choose A B C and D Store settings for different networks in different D settings banks and switch between them using this menu Descriptive cap tions can be added to bank names as described on page 160 Load Load Wireless TCP IP and FTP settings from camera memory settings file card Adjust SSID ad hoc encryption and compatibility settings for con Wireless nection to wireless network Adjust or view TCP IP settings including IP address DNS and gate TCP IP way settings a Enter password and user ID and adjust settings for connection to ftp Pairing options Pair the camera with comput server wireless LAN ers running Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control F Pairing options requires Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 1 or later A available separately Once paired with the cam UE i gt era the computer will automatically connect i a eee ee when Camera Control is started allowing the camera to be controlled remotely from the computer The camera can store up to ten pairs of connections note that each computer can control only one camera at a time and that each camera can be controlled by only one com puter at a time Before pairing the camera with a computer adjust wireless network settings appropriately 214 Press the multi se
147. ght a8 Vertical AF ON in the second level of the CSM menu YH 169 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection AF ON Pressing vertical AF ON button initiates autofocus Focus area can be Focus area selected by pressing vertical AF ON button and rotating sub command default dial AF ON Pressing vertical AF ON button initiates autofocus AE AF L As for AF ON Focus area except that pressing vertical AF ON button a Focus area locks focus and exposure AE AF L Pressing vertical AF ON button locks focus and exposure Focus area can be selected by pressing vertical AF ON button and rotat Focus area ing sub command dial Button can not be used for other functions 179 Custom Setting b1 SO Auto Control If On is selected for this option the camera will automatically adjust sensitiv s6ul aS5 wozsnd p nd nus ity ISO equivalency when necessary to help ensure optimal exposure This option is not available at sensitivities of HI 1 or HI 2 Highlight b1 ISO auto in the second level of the custom serine wenu gt b1 180 auto Control CSM menu MN 169 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection CI Deseription Off Sensitivity remains fixed at value selected by user regardless of whether default
148. graphs All Choosing All displays the confirmation dialog shown at right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press the gp button to make a selection e Yes delete all images in the folder or folders selected in the Playback folder menu Y 148 together with any associated voice memos Pic tures that are protected or hidden will not be deleted e No exit without deleting images 147 nua ADEG R d ayL apiny5 plis Playback Folder To display the playback folder menu highlight Playback folder in the playback menu Y 146 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection a Playback folder El z ve Q V ND2HS TS Option Description ND2HS Images in all folders created by the D2Hs will be visible during playback Images in all folders created by cameras that conform to the Design Rule for Camera File System DCF all Nikon digital cameras and most other makes of digital camera will be visible during playback Only images in the current folder will be visible during playback nual ADEG e Id SY 2p ino nua Selecting a Folder for Storage a The Active folder option in the shooting menu is used to create new folders and to select the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored PY 162 Current If multiple folders are created using the Active fo
149. he equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help vi D2Hs Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Nikon C Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemi cal known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 U S A Tel 631 547 4200 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This class B digital apparatus meets all re Cet appareil num rique de la classe B res quirements of the Canadian Interference pecte toutes les exigences du R glement Causing Equipment Regulations sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has be
150. he current value for exposure compensation can be confirmed in the electronic analog exposure display or by pressing the button 2 Frame the photograph focus and shoot Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to 0 or performing a two button reset PY 126 Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off b4 Exposure Comp EV MN 181 Use this option to set the increments for exposure compensation to Y or 1EV b5 Exposure Comp 182 If desired exposure compensation can be set without pressing the button 95 EJ e a1nsodx3 syde1b030yqd Huy Bracketing The D2Hs offers three types of bracketing exposure bracketing flash brack eting and white balance bracketing In exposure bracketing the camera varies exposure compensation with each shot while in the case of flash bracketing flash level is varied with each shot i TTL and auto aperture flash control modes only NY 105 107 Only one photograph is produced each time the shutter is released meaning that several shots up to nine are re quired to complete the bracketing sequence Exposure and flash bracketing are recommended in situations in which it is difficult to set exposure and there is not enough time to check results and adjust settings with each shot In white balance bracketing the camera creates multiple images each time the shutter is released each with a different white balance adjustment PR 101
151. he memory card 24 torial Basic Photo hy and Playback This chapter takes you step by step through the process of taking your first photographs and playing them back Basic Photography This section describes how to use autofocus and programmed auto autoexposure for simple point and shoot photography that will pro duce optimal results in most situations Basic Playback Read this section for information on viewing pho tographs in the monitor Basic Photography A Basic Playback 5 O Basic Photography Taking Your First Photographs Ayudeibo oud Diseg jeuo ny o _ There are six basic steps to taking photographs Step 1 Ready the Camera re 27 28 To learn how to restore settings to their default values see e Taking Photographs Two Button ReSet ccsescessessersssesersersaseeees o 126 e Menu Guide The Shooting Menu Reset Shooting Menu o 161 e Menu Guide The Custom Settings Menu Menu Reset 172 173 SEPA Adjust Camera SettingS ccsscsscssscsssessssesssesseessseesseeesseessesnsaes Si 29 30 To learn more about the following camera settings see e Taking Photographs Choosing a Shooting Mode cc occcccccno0 0 te 41 42 e Taking Photographs Image Quality and Size occcocciccinnnnncccconooconons te 43 49 e Taking Photographs Sensitivity ISO Equivalency o o Mes 50 51 e Taking Photograp
152. her CPU lenses and with non CPU lenses if user provides lens data frame or weighting based on average of entire frame Spot Meters 3 mm circle about 2 of frame centered on selected focus area on center focus area when non CPU lens is used Range naa 00 equivalent O 20EV 3D color matrix or center weighted metering ARI 20 EV spot metering mene ies Combined CPU and Al Exposure control Exposure modes Programmed auto with flexible program shutter priority auto aperture priority auto manual ERAS TS 5 5 EV in increments of Y Y or 1EV Bracketing Exposure and or flash bracketing 2 9 exposures in incre ments of Y Y Y or 1EV Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value with AE L AF L button Shutter Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane shutter Speed 30 Yeoo0s in steps of Y3 Y or 1 EV bulb Sensitivity 200 1600 in steps of Y3 Y or 1EV 3200 6400 auto gain ISO equivalent to 1600 White balance Auto TTL white balance with main image sensor 1 005 pix els RGB sensor and ambient light sensor six manual modes with fine tuning color temperature setting Bracketing 2 9 exposures in increments of 1 2 or 3 250 Flash Sync contact Flash control TTL Auto aperture Non TTL auto X contact only flash synchronization at up to 250s TTL flash control by combined five segment TTL multi sensor with single component IC and 1 005 pixel AE sensor e SB 800 600 i TTL balanced fill
153. high light After delete in the playback menu 146 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Show After image is deleted following image is displayed or highlighted in next thumbnail list If deleted image was last frame in memory previous default frame will be displayed or highlighted After delete After image is deleted previous image is displayed or highlighted in thumbnail list If deleted image was first frame in memory following frame will be displayed or highlighted nual ADEG R d ayL apiny plis Show previous If user was scrolling through images in order recorded before deletion following image will be displayed or highlighted if deleted image was Continue last frame in memory previous frame will be displayed or highlighted as before f user was scrolling through images in reverse order previous image will be displayed or highlighted if deleted image was first frame in memory following frame will be displayed or highlighted Rotate Tall To choose whether photographs taken in tall portrait orientation are automatically rotated for display in the monitor highlight Rotate tall in the playback menu PM 146 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection default Tall portrait orienta
154. hoosing a Shooting Mode Single Frame Continuous Self Timer or Mirror Up Shooting mode determines how the camera takes photographs one at a time in a continuous sequence with a timed shutter release delay or with the mirror raised to enhance shutter response and minimize vibration Description Camera takes one photograph each time shutter release button is pressed Access lamp will light while photo is recorded next shot can be taken immediately if enough space remains in memory buffer CL While shutter release button is held down camera records 1 7 frames Continuous per second Frame rate can be chosen using Custom Setting d1 low speed Shooting Speed MW 186 Cu Continuous While shutter release button is held down camera records up to 8 high speed frames per second X Use the self timer for self portraits or to reduce blurring caused by Self timer camera shake MN 120 Press shutter release button once to raise mirror again to take photo graph shutter will be released automatically if shutter release button is not pressed for 30s after mirror up Mirror will be lowered after shut ter is released Choose this mode to reduce release lag in situations in Mirror up which timing is paramount or to minimize camera shake in situations in which the least camera movement can result in blurred photographs Note that autofocus metering and framing can not be confirmed in the viewfinder while mirror is raised
155. hooting at slower shutter speeds To prevent blur try increasing sensitivity PB 50 51 or using a VR lens An optional Speedlight PY 104 can be used to prevent blur at shutter speeds of Vos or slower 33 yde16030yd gt 1Seg Je1103n Ayudeibo OUd Jiseg jelo 2 Step 6 Take the Photograph Smoothly press the shutter release button the rest of the way down While the photograph is being recorded to the memory card the access lamp next to the card slot cover will light Do not eject the memory card turn the camera off or remove or dis connect the power source until the lamp has gone out Removing the memory card or cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data Y Do Not Photograph Strong Light Sources Avoid taking pictures with the camera focused on the sun or other strong light source Intense light may cause deterioration in the image sensor the camera uses in place of film It may also produce a white blur effect in photographs Rotate Tall 9 157 This playback menu option controls whether portrait orientation photographs taken with On selected for the Auto image rotation option in the setup menu are auto matically rotated during playback Image Review fj 156 Photographs can be viewed at any time during or after recording by pressing the button When On is selected for the Image review option in the playback menu photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately
156. hot to shot even in scenes of same type to take multiple shots with same sharpening choose dif ferent setting For best results use a type G or D lens gt Normal_ Camera sharpens al images the same standard amount Medium low images are sharpened sight es than the standerd amount gt Medium high images ae sharpened sight more than the standard amount High images are sharpened more than the standard amount S none images are notsharpened Oooo default juauysnipy abew sydesboyoug Buyer 2 Highlight Image sharpening in the shooting eS menu Y 158 and press the multi selector to pia the right High ISO NR gt gt Tone compensat ion Color mode Hue adjustment hg e p3se3 gt o Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right The shooting menu will be displayed 65 jUaWsnipy abew sudeibo oug Huy O e Adjusting Contrast Tone Compensation As photographs are saved to the memory card they are processed to adjust the distribution of tones in the image enhancing contrast Tone compen sation is performed by means of tone curves that define the relationship between the distribution of tones in the original image and the compensated result The Tone compensation menu controls the type of curve used Auto A default QO Normal Less contrast o A More contrast o O 2 Custom Highlight Tone compensation in the shoot Camera aut
157. hoto information 131 Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback To display images in contact sheets of four or nine images press the amp button and rotate the The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are dis played JOIN 3 SY gt A O 3 3 0 gt o o v 1eqAeld ynogy Change Press button and rotate main command dial number to change the number of images displayed as of images follows single image lt gt four thumbnails o nine displayed thumbnails o single image Toggle Press center of multi selector to switch back full frame and forth between full frame and thumbnail playback playback Highlight Press multi selector up right left or down to images highlight thumbnails Page through Press button and rotate sub command dial to images scroll through images a page at a time Confirmation dialog will be displayed Press Delete again to delete photo To images exit without deleting pho to press multi selector left a or right Zoom in on highlighted DA eo enlarged view of highlighted photo photo O l ES f1 Center Button gt Playback Mode 194 Instead of toggling between full frame and thumbnail playback the center of the multi selector can be used to toggle playback zoom or display a histogram 132 If voice memo has not been recorded for high lighted photo voice memo will be recorded Record while Y button is pressed 4 138 If voice
158. hotographs To print selected photos highlight Print in the PictBridge menu and press the multi selector to the right The menu shown in Step 1 will be displayed 1 M Print F Choose folder v ND2HS Choose folder Highlight Choose folder Display list of folders M Choose folder M Print y ND2HS Choose folder Highlight folder Return to print menu 1 Uld pugPId 0 bul 29UUOD SUO I DBUUOD To display photos in all folders highlight All To make selection from one folder only highlight folder name M Print iat Print select Print select a KM RA ma Pe 100 3 Highlight Print select Display photos in current folder t To create index print listing all JPEG images in current folder as small thumbnail im ages highlight Index print and press multi selector to right do not select Default for Page size when creating index prints Photos in current folder will be displayed with JPEG images marked by EJ icon Press to begin printing To interrupt printing and exit to PictBridge menu press button again Selecting Photographs for Printing NEF RAW and TIFF RGB images are not displayed in the Print select menu and can not be selected 228 AG peint solodi Scroll through photos Current photo int Shown at bottom of display pE KA nA A print select Select photo and set number of prints Y int to 1 Selected photos are mar
159. hs White Balance c cccsessssssersssssersersserees Me 52 64 e Taking Photographs Image AdjuStMeNt oooocniccicicnicncccononcnconcnnannanons te 65 69 Taking Photographs FOCUS eaaa aonana aa aaan Eaa te 70 81 e Taking Photographs Exposure vacsccscanccassceaeansoosoansvaosoonsassoomnnyoosouneee Me 82 103 SEEE Frame the Photograph cssccssscssseessecssesssecseessseessensseesseensaes o 31 To learn how to preview the effects of aperture see e Taking Photographs Exposure suocnceniosccccin cinc o 83 To learn about optional viewfinder accessories see e Technical Notes Optional ACC SSOLICS c ccccccsessssssssssssssssessessesstees YS 236 Step 4 FO GUS sores cece cae E T E TTE o 32 To learn more about focus options see Taking Photographs FOCUS scar scecssccgcsesscrponaccoananesecssemecosomasescosennies MS 70 81 Step CMEGCK EXD OSUING cree ctete ene ceeceeete cress tesees sere vere toeer eee o 33 To learn how to change the composition after setting exposure see e Taking Photographs Exposure seccctcccscastscressacactecuscccseculeatecceenteactbertcass o 93 To learn more about flash photography see e Taking Photographs Flash Photography csceccscssssesersersserees 104 114 Take the Photograph ee nee e ee tniees 26 For information on time lapse photography see e Taking Photographs Interval Timer Photography To learn how to delay shutter release see e Taking Photographs Se
160. ies e Do not expose batteries to flame or to excessive heat e Do not immerse in or expose to water e Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged To avoid damage to the product be sure to remove batteries when no charge remains e Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the batteries such as discoloration or deformation e Replace the terminal cover when trans porting EN EL4 rechargeable Li ion batteries Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins e When EN EL4 batteries are not in use attach the terminal cover and store in a cool place e immediately after use or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period the EN EL4 battery may become hot Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool A Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks use only the cables pro vided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations As Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths AN Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot dur ing use Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera AN CD ROMs The CD ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment Playing CD ROMs on
161. ign objects on the filter the filter requires cleaning See the following section Turn the camera off The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close Replace the lens or body cap and disconnect the AC adapter Cleaning the Low Pass Filter The low pass filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged Nikon recom mends that filter be cleaned only by Nikon authorized service personnel Should you choose to clean the filter yourself follow the steps below 1 Raise the mirror as described in steps 1 5 on the preceding page Remove dust and lint from the filter with a blower Do not use a blower brush as the bristles could damage the filter Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be re moved by Nikon authorized service personnel Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter Turn the camera off The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close Replace the lens or body cap and disconnect the AC adapter vz Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D2Hs is a precision device and requires regular servicing Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon service representative once every one to two years and that it be serviced once every three to five years note that fees apply to these services Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recom mended if the camera is used professionally Any accesso
162. indicate a malfunction and the display will shortly return to normal e When cleaning the lens and mirror re member that these elements are easily damaged Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower When using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical tilt ing the can could result in liquid being sprayed on the mirror If you do get a fingerprint or other stain on the lens ap ply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully e See Technical Notes Caring for Your Camera for information on cleaning the low pass filter PY 244 Storage e To prevent mold or mildew store the cam era in a dry well ventilated area If you will not be using the product for long pe riods remove the battery to prevent leak age and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant Do not however store the camera case in a plastic bag as this may cause the material to deteriorate Note that desiccant gradually loses its ca pacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals e Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls close to equipment that produces strong magnetic fields or in areas subject to extremes of temperature for example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day e To prevent mold or mildew take the cam era out of storage at least once a month Turn the camera on and release the shut ter a few times before putting the camer
163. ircuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including battery chargers batteries and AC adapters certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry THE USE OF NON NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY The use of third party rechargeable Li ion batteries not approved by Nikon could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating igniting rupturing or leaking For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact your local authorized Nikon dealer 235 VOMULLES Y Focusing Screens The following focusing screens are available for the eyepiece D2Hs accessories MIER AS NA type B BriteView Ill focusing screen ANN Ai iis inserted in the camera at shipment The type E clear matte Ill focusing screen is etched with a grid making Type E ION it suitable for copying and architec Iii J tural photography Best results are T achieved with PC Nikkor lenses DG 2 Magnifier The DG 2 magnifies the scene displayed in the viewfinder Use for close up photography copying telephoto lenses and other tasks that call for added precision DK 7 eyepiece adapter available separately required DK 14 and DK 17A Antifog Finder Eyepieces These viewfinder eye pieces prevent fogging in humid or col
164. isplay If com ment has been created for d 0 the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset Y Nikon Capture 4 Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 1 or later available via download to purchasers of Nikon Capture 4 can be used to edit white balance when RAW photographs taken with the D2Hs are displayed on a computer The edited value can be copied directly to a white balance preset while the camera is connected to a computer or the image can be saved to the camera memory card and the white balance value copied using the Select image option in the preset menu Any comments created with Nikon Capture 4 will also be copied to the comment for the selected preset See the Nikon Capture 4 manual for details 64 d 4 ithite Balance PRE White balance preset PRE Select MASet FY a dl EN f Image Adjustment Shooting Menu Settings This section describes settings that can only be adjusted from the shooting menu PN 158 Making Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening When a photograph is taken the camera automatically processes the image to increase the distinction between light and dark areas making the picture appear sharper The Image sharpening menu controls the amount of sharpening performed Description The camera automatically adjusts sharpening according to the gt subject and how other camera settings are adjusted Amount of sharpening varies from s
165. isplay playback menu Exit to playback Press to end slide show and return to playback with mode current image displayed in monitor l l Press shutter release button halfway to end slide show Exit to shooting Shutter turn monitor off and return to shooting mode voice mode release memo playback will not be interrupted 149 nua ADEG R d ayL apiny5 plis El z nua eq ejd 41 p n5 nue The dialog shown at right is disolayed when the show ends or when the button is pressed to pause playback Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection e Restart Resume slide show e Frame interval Change the length of time each picture is displayed e Audio playback Display a menu of voice memo playback options D gt Restart MM To exit the slide show and return to the playback menu press the multi se lector to the left or press the button Changing the Display Interval Frame Interval To change the time each image is displayed high light Frame interval in the Slide show or pause menu and press the multi selector right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight the appro priate option and then press the multi selector to the right to return to the previous menu OFrame interval Voice Memo Playback Options Audio Playback Selecting Audio playback in the Slide show or Audio playback pause menu displays the menu shown a
166. ked by El 034 KA RA icon Press button and press multi oa mea ms selector up or down to specify number Qe of prints up to 99 If printer supports cropping photo can be cropped A Ceme select for printing by pressing button Dialog shown at right will be displayed rotate main command dial to zoom in or out and use multi selector to scroll to other areas of image note that prints may become slightly grainy when highly enlarged When desired area is framed in monitor press button to return to print selection dialog Only selected portion of photo will be included when image Is printed 19 ULIH a6piig ig Y 0 bur2 UU0 sUONDaUUOD B Repeat steps 7 and 8 to select additional pictures To deselect picture highlight and press center of multi selector To exit to PictBridge menu without printing press button to PictBridge menu before all images have been printed press button again Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable when printing is complete 1 0 A Printing Begin printing To cancel and return 1 3 229 Printing the Current Print Order To print the current print order highlight Print DPOF in the PictBridge menu and press the multi selector to the right This option is only available if a print order is present on the memory card 1 P Print DPOF View photos in current folder Pictures E Set Print N print order are indica
167. kground lighting If type G or D lens is used distance information is included when calculating flash output Precision of calculation can be increased for non CPU lenses by providing lens data focal length and maximum aperture MM 121 124 Not available when spot metering is used Standard i TTL Flash for Digital SLR Flash output adjusted to bring lighting in frame to standard level brightness of background is not taken into account Recom mended for shots in which main subject is emphasized at expense of background details or when exposure compensation is used Standard i TTL flash for digital SLR is activated automatically when spot metering is selected 105 Aydes6oyoud ysejj sydes6ojoug Suner E e yde1b010yq yse 4 syde1box0uyd bul SB 80DX SB 28DX SB 50DX D TTL Flash Control The type of flash control used with the SB 80DX SB 28DX and SB 50DX depends on the lens attached Type GorD lens Other lenses All types 106 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR Speedlight emits series of nearly invisible preflashes monitor preflashes immediately before main flash Preflashes reflected from objects in all areas of frame are picked up by five segment TTL flash control sensor and analyzed in combination with range information from lens to adjust flash output for natural balance be tween main subject and ambient background lighting Not available when spot metering Is used Multi Sensor Balance
168. l we If possible the current sensitivity setting is maintained when the step value is changed If the current sensitivity setting is not available at the new step value sensitivity will be rounded up to the nearest available setting ES d5 Cntrl Panel Finder gt Rear Control Panel 188 If Frame Count is selected for Cntrl panel finder display gt Rear control panel Custom Setting d5 sensitivity will only be displayed in the rear control panel while the ISO button is pressed If ISO is selected sensitivity will be displayed except during voice memo recording and playback 51 Asuajeainby Osi Awanisues sydes6oyoug Buyer Ej White Balance Keeping Colors True auejeg a1ym sydesboxoug Buyer J The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade direct sunlight or under incandescent lighting Unlike the film used in film cameras digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source This is known as white balance For natural coloration choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting The following options are available Approximate color temperature Description White balance adjusted automatically using color temperature measured by
169. l not produce desired results with autoexposure lock HH 93 or exposure compensation 4 95 but is recommended in most other situations a1nsodx3 syde1b010uyd SMEL Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to area in center lof frame 8mm 0 317 in diameter shown by corresponding 8 mm refer Center ence circle in viewfinder Classic meter for portraits recommended when weighted using filters with an exposure factor filter factor over 1 x MN 237 Camera meters circle 3mm 0 12 in diameter approximately 2 of frame Circle is centered on current Hocus area in group dynamic AF on center focus area of current group I 74 making it possible to meter Ea off center subjects if non CPU cnet iS ged or if dynamic area AF with Spot closest subject priority is in effect camera will meter center focus area Ensures that subject will be correctly exposed even when background is much Arge or datn J i For pod precision with non CPU lenses specify iene focal length and maximum aperture in Non CPU lens data menu 121 Before shooting press the metering selector lock button and rotate the metering selector to choose a method suited to the composition and lighting conditions and confirm your selection in the viewfinder b6 Center Weight 183 This option controls the size of the area assigned the greatest weight in center weighted
170. l panel To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings rotate the main command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed Default settings can also be restored by turning the camera off selecting another exposure mode performing a two button reset NR 126 or choosing another setting for Custom Setting b3 EV step WN 181 Y Exposure Program The exposure program for programmed auto is shown in the following graph ISO 200 lens with maximum aperture of f 1 4 and mini mum aperture of f 16 e g AF 50 mm f 1 4 D a1nsodx3 syde4bojoyd Huer XK promo Y gt oek OA FF ONK LY D y AKI age y gt ENGE a A ge a P a ce ey F16 S y F22 7 A K 2 30 15 8 4 2 1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 Shutter speed The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with sensitivity ISO equivalency the above graph assumes a sensitivity of ISO 200 equivalent When matrix metering is used values over 171 EV are reduced to 171 EV 85 N S Shutter Priority Auto In shutter priority auto you choose the shutter soeed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure Shutter speed can be set to values between 30s and 000s Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects high shutter speeds to freeze motion Shutter priority auto is only available with CPU
171. layed in viewfinder or top closest control panel Camera may be unable to select focus area con subject taining closest subject when telephoto lens is used or subject is priority poorly lit Single area AF is recommended in these cases Manual Focus Single area AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used WZ The Top Control Panel The selected focus area or group of focus areas is shown in the top control panel in single area AF dynamic area AF and group dynamic AF The illustrations in the Icon column show the display when the center focus area or focus area group is selected The top control panel display does not show the focus area selected by the camera for dynamic area AF with closest subject priority 75 sn204 syde1po0 oyd BuneL e snd04 sydeiboyoud Bunjel e Y Summary of Autofocus Options Focus mode 76 AF area mode Single area AF Dynamic area AF Group dynamic AF Dynamic area AF with closest subject priority Single area AF Dynamic area AF Group dynamic AF Dynamic area AF with closest subject priority Control panel display Focus area selection Manual Manual camera focuses on center focus area of selected group i EA EN A a Automatic vee E Manual Manual camera focuses on center focus area of selected group Automatic How it works Camera focuses on subject in selected focus frame Focus will
172. lder gt New option in the shooting menu YN 162 only photographs in the folder selected in the Active folder menu will be played back when Current is selected for Playback folder To view photographs in other folders select ND2HS or All 148 Slide Show To play images back one after the other in an automated slide show highlight Slide show in the playback menu PM 146 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Start Start slide show Frame interval Choose how long each picture will be displayed Gy Slide show Audio playback Display menu of voice memo playback options Starting the Slide Show Start To start the slide show highlight Start and press the multi selector to the right All photographs in the folder or folders selected in the Playback folder menu Y 148 will be played back in the order recorded with a pause between each image Hidden photographs Y 151 will not be played back The following operations can be performed during a slide show Sto Press Description Go forward or back one frame e Press multi selector up to return to previous frame down to skip to next frame View photo Press multi selector left or right to change photo info info o displayed during slide show Pause Press to pause slide show 8 150 Exit to playback O e Press to end slide show and d
173. lector up or down to highlight an option and then press the multi selector to the right Assign name to camera Camera will be registered with computer Camera under this name when pairing begins nual dnjas ay apino nua E Edit Edit list of computers with which camera is paired Computers can connection be deleted from list or pairing can be suspended by selecting Disable list remember to enable pairing before reconnecting y Auto send Choose whether to transmit photo graphs to the server as they are taken Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and then press the multi selector to the right Off Photos are not transmitted automatically after shooting Photos can be default selected for transmission in playback mode On Photos transmitted to server automatically after recording wireless LAN Auto send wireless LAN Delete after send Choose whether to delete E IT photographs after transmission Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and then press the multi selector to the right No default Photos are not deleted after transmission Photos deleted after transmission Regardless of setting selected for Cus Yes tom Setting d4 File No Seq file numbering continues from last number used when new folder is created or memory card inserted 215 Send file as When sending images taken at set tings ot NEF JPEG Fine NEF JPEG Normal or NEF
174. lf Timer Mode 34 Pl 115 119 O 120 Step 1 Ready the Camera Before taking photographs ready the camera as described below 1 Turn the camera on The control panel will turn on and the dis play in the viewfinder will light 2 Check the battery level Check the battery level in the viewfinder or top control panel Icon Control View panel finder Status Battery fully Aperture and shutter speed indicators in top Charged control panel and all indicators in viewfinder dagaa Battery turn off if no operations are performed for 6s 271 partially auto meter off Press shutter release button A discharged halfway to reactivate display _ Al Low battery Ready fully charged spare battery A Battery flashes flashes exhausted Shutter release disabled No icon displayed when camera powered by optional AC adapter WZ The Battery Indicator If the segments in the control panel battery icon blink on and off the camera is calcu lating the battery charge The battery level will be displayed in about three seconds WZ The Icon A flashing icon in the control panel indicates that the battery has malfunctioned or is otherwise unsuitable for use in the D2Hs the icon in the viewfinder may also flash Contact a Nikon authorized service representative 27 yde16010ud DIseg Aydeisbojoud gt 1Seg e1103n1 o 1
175. lock release and rotate the shooting mode dial to select amp self timer mode Frame the photograph and focus If autofo cus is in effect be sure not to block the lens when activating the self timer In single servo autofocus YY 70 photographs can only be taken if the in focus O indicator appears in the viewfinder Close the Viewfinder Eyepiece Shutter In exposure modes other than manual close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter after focusing This prevents light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with exposure UJ apo Jew jjas sydes6o 0ug Buyer Gq c E A Press the shutter release button all the way down to start the self timer The self timer lamp will start to blink stopping two seconds before the photograph is taken To turn the self timer off before a photograph is taken turn the mode dial to another setting ve Dh A ives Ba Pal In self timer mode a shutter speed of tart amp is equivalent to approximately is c4 Self timer 185 Self timer delay can be set to 2s 5s 10s the default setting or 20s 120 Non CPU Lenses Specifying Lens Data By specifying lens data lens focal length and maximum aperture the user can gain access to a variety of CPU lens functions when using a non CPU oY lens If the focal length of the lens is known e Automatic power zoom can be used with attached Speedlights e Lens focal length is listed with an asterisk in the playback photo info
176. ly status when viewed on a Windows computer Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted To protect a photograph 1 Display the image in full frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list 2 Press the button The photograph will be marked with a icon FAITER To remove protection from the photograph so that it can be deleted display the photograph or highlight it in the thumbnail list and then press the button FA Voice Memos Changes to the protect status of images also apply to any voice memos that may have been recorded with the images Voice memo overwrite status can not be set separately Y Removing Protection from All Images To remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currently selected in the Playback folder menu press the and buttons together for about two seconds 135 1eqAejd moqgy ao JG z yoeqAelg nogy a0 Deleting Individual Photographs To delete a photograph displayed in single image or zoom playback or the photograph highlighted in thumbnail playback press the button Once deleted photographs can not be recovered 1 Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list 2 Press the button A confirmation dialog will be displayed T al FORMAT HIO To delete the photograph press the button again To exit without deleting the photograph press the multi selector left or right MA Voice Memos If a v
177. mera is affecting your photographs you can check for the pres ence of foreign objects on the low pass filter as described below Turn the camera off and connect an EH 6 AC adapter available sepa rately If you do not have access to an EH 6 AC adapter take the cam era to a Nikon authorized service center Press the button and select Mirror lock up El Mirror Lock up cleaning e J19ue y 103 BUIIe sol0N IES 2 Remove the lens and turn the camera on from the setup menu MN 198 The message shown at right will be displayed Y Start EA Press the multi selector to the right The mes Mirror Lock up cleaning sage shown at right will be displayed in the When shutter button camera monitor and a row of dashes will be EA is pressed mirror i 1 lifts and shutter displayed in the control panel and viewfinder opens To lover air To return to normal operation without raising the mirror turn the camera off Mirror lock up will also be cancelled if the monitor is al lowed to turn off automatically Press the shutter release button all the way down The mirror will be raised and the shut ter curtain will open revealing the low pass filter and the row of dashes in the control a panel will blink The displays in the viewfinder and rear control panel will turn off 244 Holding the camera so that light falls on the low pass filter examine the filter for dust or lint If there are fore
178. mmand dial until d O is displayed in the rear control panel 8461 Otherwise there is no need to select d O when measuring a new value for white balance 58 Release the WB button briefly and then press the button until the PRE icon in the rear control panel and viewfinder sidebar start to flash A blinking F will also appear in the top control panel and viewfinder frame count displays SA Top control panel Viewfinder To measure white balance using a neutral gray or white object frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter release but ton all the way down The camera will mea sure a value for white balance and store it in preset d 0 No photograph will be recorded white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus To measure the color of the light source make sure that the ambient light sensor is lit by the light source and press the FUNC button The camera will calculate a value for white balance and store it in preset d 0 To exit without measuring a new value for white balance press the WB button Exposure Mode Preset white balance can be measured in all exposure modes When using a reference object to set white balance do not alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera 59 auejeg ary m sydesbojxoug Buyer J aduejeg a31ym suyde1bo30yd Bune Kd 60 If the camera was able to measure a value for white b
179. mperature and how the camera is used Case 7 At room temperature 20 C 68 F approximately 2900 shots can be taken with a fully charged 1900 mAh EN EL4 battery and an AF S VR 70 200 mm f 2 8G IF ED lens VR off under the following standard Nikon test conditions continuous high speed shooting mode continuous servo autofocus image quality set to JPEG Normal image size set to Large shutter speed Vasos shutter release pressed halfway for three seconds and focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times with each shot after six shots monitor turned on for five seconds and then turned off cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned off Case 2 At room temperature 20 C 68 F approximately 800 shots can be taken with a fully charged 1900 mAh EN EL4 battery and an AF S VR 24 120 mm f 3 5 5 6G IF ED lens VR off under the following standard Nikon test conditions single frame shooting mode continuous servo autofocus image quality set to JPEG Normal image size set to Large shutter speed Vasos shutter release pressed halfway for six seconds and focus cycled from infinity to minimum range once with each shot after each shot monitor turned on for two seconds and then turned off cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned off suo edIJI9I9dS sa ON JeNIUYIEL The following can reduce battery life e Using the monitor e Keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway e Repeated autofocus operations e
180. multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Flash speed Camera varies shutter speed Custom Setting e5 set to AE only or default shutter speed and flash level Custom Setting e5 set to AE flash Camera varies shutter speed and aperture Custom Setting e5 set to Flash speed AE only or shutter speed aperture and flash level Custom Setting aperture 65 set to AE amp flash Flash Camera varies aperture Custom Setting e5 set to AE only or aper aperture ture and flash level Custom Setting e5 set to AE amp flash s6unyas uo3sn3 aping nua IN Flash only Camera varies flash level only Custom Setting e5 set to AE amp flash elf no flash is attached when Custom Setting b1 ISO auto is on camera will vary sensitivity only regardless of setting selected e Flash bracketing performed only with TTL D TTL or AA flash control Custom Setting e7 Auto Bracketing Order This option controls the order in which bracketing is performed Highlight e7 Auto BKT Order in the second level of the CSM menu PH 170 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection E MTR gt Under gt Over Bracketing performed in order described in Bracketing PY default 96 Under gt MTR gt Over Bracketing proceeds in order from lowest to highest value 193 Custom Settin
181. n then press to the right to make a selection AE L AF L Button default Exposure can only be locked by pressing AE L AF L button Exposure can be locked by pressing AE L AF L button or by Release Button ressing shutter release button halfway s6ul aS wozsnd p nd nus Custom Setting c2 Assignment of AE L AF L Button This option controls the behavior of the AE L AF L E button Highlight c2 AE L AF L in the second level of the CSM menu PH 169 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection AE AF Lock default Both focus and exposure lock while AE L AF L button is pressed AE Lock only Exposure locks while AE L AF L button is pressed Focus is unaffected Exposure locks when AE L AF L button is pressed and remains locked AE Lock until button is pressed again shutter is released or exposure meters hold reset 40 off AE Lock Exposure locks when AE L AF L button is pressed and remains locked Ml hold until button is pressed again or exposure meters turn off AF Lock Focus locks while AE L AF L button is pressed Exposure is unaffected AF On AE L AF L button performs same function as AF ON button 184 Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter off Delay This option controls how long the camera con tinues to meter exposure when no operations are performed 4s 6s the default option 8s or 16s or until the c
182. n the interval timer menu and process each shot to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program WZ The Viewfinder Eyepiece In exposure modes other than manual close the view finder eyepiece shutter to prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with exposure 116 During Shooting During interval timer photography the icon in the top control panel will blink Imme diately before the next shooting interval begins crew S ena the shutter speed display will show the number of z intervals remaining and the aperture display will show the number of shots remaining in the current interval At other times the number of intervals remaining and the number of shots in each interval can be viewed by pressing the shutter release button halfway once the but ton is released the shutter speed and aperture will be displayed until the exposure meters turn off To view current interval timer settings select Intvl E timer shooting between shots While interval Status IN PROGRESS timer photography is in progress the interval tim d h ve er menu will show the starting time the current a ee time the shooting interval the selected number ay east caer of intervals and number of shots and the number of intervals and shots remaining None of these items can be changed while interval timer photography is in progress During Shooting Shooting and menu settings can be adjusted freely while int
183. nce adjustment made with white balance fine tuning 194 54 To cancel bracketing press the EXY button and rotate the main command dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero and white balance bracketing indicators are no longer displayed in the control panels and viewfinder The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated Bracketing can also be cancelled by per forming a two button reset PY 126 although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated White Balance Bracketing White balance bracketing is not available at white balance settings of Choose color temp or PRE preset or at an image quality of NEF RAW Selecting NEF Raw NEF JPEG Fine NEF JPEG Normal or NEF JPEG Basic cancels white bal ance bracketing Y Shooting Mode In single frame and self timer modes the number of copies specified in the white balance program will be created each time the shutter is released In continuous low speed and continuous high speed modes only one shot will be taken each time the shutter release button is pressed Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program Y Turning the Camera Off If the camera is turned off while the camera while the memory card access lamp is lit the camera will power off only after all photographs in the sequence have been recorded To turn the camera off
184. ncy amp 50 51 White Balance Tutorial Basic Photography described the ba vs 52 64 sic order of operations for taking photographs at the most commonly used settings This chapter MT l gt 65 69 explains how and when to adjust camera settings tor different shooting conditions Focus es 70 81 D s 82 1 o Flash Photography 3 104 114 Interval Timer Photography sy 115 119 Self Timer Mode o 120 Non CPU Lenses y 121 124 Using a GPS Unit o 125 Two Button Reset o 126 syde16030uyd Bunel o The chart below shows the basic order for adjusting settings when taking photographs Before proceeding be sure to read Using Camera Menus PE 39 for information on menu operations 38 Will this be a single photo or a series of photos Choosing a Shooting Mode How will this photograph be used Image Quality and Size Image Adjustment What lighting is available Sensitivity ISO Equivalency White Balance What is the subject and how will compose the photograph Is the subject very bright very dark or high contrast Exposure Exposure Compensation Exposure Bracketing Will need a flash Flash Photography How do want to control the shutter Interval Timer Photography Self Timer Mode 95 96 05 115 119 3 120 Using Camera Menus Basic Menu Operations The next four sections involve settings that can be accessed via the camera
185. nd aperture are made in incre ments equivalent to Y3 EV the default setting Y2 EV or 1 EV ES f5 Command Dials 198 Command dials gt Change Main Sub and Command dials gt Aperture setting con trol whether aperture is assigned with the main command dial the sub command dial or the lens aperture ring Regardless of the settings chosen the command dials are always used with type G lenses the lens aperture ring with non CPU lenses 89 N yA a1nsodx3 syde1b030yqg BulyeL M Manual In manual exposure mode you control both shutter speed and aperture Shutter speed can be set to values between 30s and Ys 000s or the shutter can be held open indefinitely for a long time exposure fu i Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens Using the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder you can adjust exposure according to shooting conditions and the task at hand To take photographs in manual exposure mode Press the A button and rotate the main command dial until M is displayed in the view finder and top control panel Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed and the sub command dial to set aperture Check exposure in the electronic analog exposure displays see right and continue to adjust shutter speed and aperture until the desired exposure is achieved 3 Frame a photograph focus and shoot Long Time Exposures At a shutter speed
186. ne Tuning Camera Settings 3 Custom settings are used to fine tune a variety of camera settings to suit the user s preferences creating combinations of settings that differ from the fac tory defaults in effect at the time your camera was purchased In addition to Custom Settings C Bank select and R Menu reset settings in the CSM Custom Settings menu are divided into the following six groups f E elC bank select A i R Menu reset a Autofocus a1 a8 a Autofocus FIR p os b Metering Exposure b Metering Exposure b1 b7 c Timers AE amp AF Lock e d Shooting Display c Timers AE amp AF Lock elas Bracketing Flash a S f Controls d Shooting Display d1 d6 e Bracketing Flash e1 e8 f Controls f1 f7 Press the multi selector up or down to highlight gt 0 the desired group and then press the multi se 22 AF S mode priority MEE lector to the right The full list of Custom Settings O Aoko o o a1 f7 will be displayed starting with the settings A cM in the selected group To select a setting in a dif E Vertical AF 0 TUN ferent group press the multi selector up or down scroll until the desired setting is displayed or press the multi selector to the left to return the top menu and select a different group Custom Setting a1 AF C mode priority and f7 No CF card are linked pressing the multi se lector up when Custom Setting a1 is
187. ng camera to NTSC devices Use when connecting camera to PAL devices Note that number of pixels in RAE output is selectively reduced causing drop in resolution World Time World Time is used to set the camera clock to World Time the current date and time See First Steps Step 3 Basic setup S417 Language Choose the language for camera menus and A E messages from PX f Chinese Deutsch z German English Espa ol Spanish Fran ais French 12 Korean Italiano Italian GAs Japanese Nederlands Dutch and Svenska Swedish See First Steps Step 3 Basic setup 18 WZ Video Mode The default video standard varies with the country or region of purchase 204 Image Comment Using this option brief texts comment can be E Ss Image comment added to photographs as they are taken Com ments can be viewed when the photographs are displayed using PictureProject or Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 1 or later The first twelve letters of the comment are also visible on the fourth page of the photo information display P2 130 Highlight Image comment in the setup menu 201 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an op tion then press to the right to make a selection Done Save changes and return to the setup menu Input comment The following dialog will be displayed Enter a comment as described below Keyboard
188. ng e1 Flash Sync Speed Setting range trom Vasos 1 250 the default setting and Yeos 1 60 To enable auto FP high speed sync when using an SB 800 or SB 600 Speedlight select 1 250 Auto FP if an SB 800 or SB 600 is not attached when this option is selected flash sync speed will be set to Y250s When the camera shows a shutter speed of Vasos in exposure mode P or A Auto FP High Speed Sync will be activated if the actual shutter speed is faster than Vasos Highlight e1 Flash sync speed in the second level of the CSM menu PH 170 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Custom Setting e2 Slowest Speed When Using Flash This option determines the slowest shutter speed EA possible when using a flash in programmed auto eee ine flash or aperture priority auto exposure mode in shut ter priority auto or manual exposure mode shutter speeds can be set to values as slow as 30s regard less of the setting chosen Options range from Yeos 1 60 the default setting and 30s 30 Highlight e2 Flash shutter speed in the second level of the CSM menu 8 170 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Y Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit To fix shutter speed at the sync speed limit in shutter priority auto o
189. ngs must be adjusted separately for the WT 2 2A and WT 1 1A 72 USB When using a wireless transmitter set the USB option in the camera setup menu to PTP PM 208 212 Wireless LAN system Turn the WT 2 2A on or off Press the multi se lector up or down to highlight an option and then press the multi selector to the right Off default WT 2 2A off wireless link unavailable On WT 2 2A off wireless link available Mode Press the multi selector up or down to highlight FTP or PTP IP and then press the multi selector to the right FTP default Use when connecting to ftp server Use when controlling camera remotely Re PTP IP quires Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 1 or later available separately Settings The settings menu contains the options listed below Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and then press the multi se lector to the right Network settings 214 Send file as 216 Pairing options 214 Send folder 216 Auto send lS Deselect all 216 Delete after send 215 SET UP MENU wilireless LAN nual dnyas eyi apind nua E Wireless LAN system G SET UP MENU wireless LAN OEE Network settings A Auto send Delete after send Send file as Send folder Deselect all 213 Network settings Adjust settings for connection gt wireless LAN to a wireless network Press the multi selector up f Netnork settings A or down to hi
190. ngth is not listed choose the closest value greater than the actual focal length of the lens 121 Highlight Focal length and press the multi selector to the right Select the group to which the lens belongs trom 6 45 50 180 200 4000 and press the multi selector to the right Select the lens focal length in mm and press the multi selector to the right s su Md U0N Syde1bojo0yd Bune e The FUNC Button Select FV Lock Lens data for Custom Setting 14 FUNC Button fj 197 Press the FUNC button and rotate the main command dial Focal length is displayed in the top control panel Non CPU lens data Focal length gt Focal length ro N A Focal length E gt 0K f4 Assign FUNC Button Y Default Maximum Aperture Selecting a focal length sets Maximum aperture to the last value selected at that focal length 122 Specifying Maximum Aperture Lens maximum aperture can be specitied using the Non CPU lens data op tion in the shooting menu or by pressing the FUNC button and rotating the a sub command dial The following f numbers are available 2 e 1 2 1 4 1 8 2 2 5 2 8 3 3 3 5 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 3 7 1 8 9 5 11 13 15 y 16 19 22 El O The Non CPU Lens Data Menu lt xe Highlight Non CPU lens data in the shooting e a menu PM 158 and press the multi selector to io A ie the right Erem A S Color mode I I Hue adjustment 0 A a J ace a E D
191. nly if Highlights is selected for Display mode Y 156 tHighlights can be displayed separately for each color channel Press multi selector left or right while pressing amp button to cycle lt gt through channels as follows RGB all channels gt O o R red lt gt G green o B blue gt lt RGB Cys Page 8 RGB Histogram Voice memo icon 139 Histogram RGB chan 1eqAejd jnogy ao JG Protect status 135 nel In all histograms Image highlights areas horizontal axis gives of image that may be pixel brightness vertical overexposed are marked axis number of pixels by a flashing bordert WA Histogram red channel Folder number frame sy Histogram green chan number naanin 148 nel Current channel SJ Histogram blue channel Displayed only if RGB histogram is selected for Display mode PY 156 tHighlights can be displayed separately for each color channel Press multi selector left or right while pressing amp button to cycle lt a through channels as follows RGB all channels gt o R red lt gt G green o B blue gt highlight display ae off gt RGB Histograms Camera histograms are for use only as a guide and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications ES f3 Photo Info Playback MX 196 The roles of the multi selector buttons can be reversed so that the left and right but tons display other images and the up and down buttons control p
192. nt brightness level with 2 the brightest setting and 2 the darkest Press the multi selector to the right to complete the operation and return to the setup menu Mirror Lock up This option is used to lock the mirror in the up position to allow inspection or cleaning of the f low pass filter that protects the image sensor See Technical Notes Caring for the Camera PU 244 When an optional EH 6 AC adapter is connected Mirror Lock up will be available in the setup menu PR 201 Highlighting this option and pressing the multi selector to the right displays the menu shown above If the multi selector is pressed to the right again a row of dashes will be displayed in the top control panel To raise the mirror press the shutter release button The mirror will be locked in the up position the row of dashes will blink The mirror will be lowered when the camera is turned off nual dnyas ay apimo nua Bg ME start gt OK 203 nua A dnjas 3y 2pIn5 nus i Video Mode Before connecting your camera to a video device Video mode such as a television or VCR PR 222 choose a vid eo mode setting that matches the video standard used in the device Highlight Video mode in the setup menu PM 201 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Description NTSC Use when connecti
193. nt that generates strong elec tromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio trans mitters could interfere with the monitor damage data stored on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry Do not point the lens at strong light sources for extended periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera Intense light may cause deterioration in the image sensor producing a white blur effect in photographs Do not touch the shutter curtain The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain poke it with cleaning tools or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower These actions could scratch deform or tear the curtain IV Handle all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the battery chamber card slot or connector covers These parts are especially susceptible to damage Cleaning e When cleaning the camera body use a blower to remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using your camera at the beach or seaside wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened with pure water and then dry your camera thoroughly In rare instances Static electricity produced by a brush or cloth may cause the LCD displays to light up or darken This does not
194. nt to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture Adjustments can be made using flexible program exposure compensation 95 and auto exposure bracketing PM 96 Programmed auto is only available with CPU lenses To take photographs in programmed auto Press the A button and rotate the main com mand dial until P is displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel 2 Frame a photograph focus and shoot Non CPU Lenses Exposure mode A aperture priority auto is automatically selected when a non CPU lens is attached The exposure mode indicator P in the top control panel will blink and A will be displayed in the viewfinder For more information see Aperture Priority Auto PY 88 Exposure Warning If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded one of the following indi cators will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder Description Subject too bright Use optional Neutral Density ND filter or lower sensitivity ISO equivalency 50 La Subject too dark Use optional Speedlight or raise sensitivity ISO equivalency 9 amp 4 50 84 4 De De L Flexible Program In programmed auto different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial flexible program All combinations produce the same exposure While flexible program is in effect an asterisk appears next to the exposure mode indicator in the top contro
195. ntrol panel and viewfinder The aperture display in the top control panel will also show PE and the PC mode indicator will flash if PTP is selected the camera displays will only change when Nikon Capture 4 Cam era Control is running Photographs can be transferred to the computer as described in the PictureProject Reference Manual on CD If Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control is running the top control panel will show PE in place of the number of exposures remaining Any photographs taken will be recorded to the computer hard disk rather than the camera memory card See the Nikon Capture 4 User s Manual tor more information V4 Do Not Turn the Camera Off Do not turn the camera off while transfer is in progress 224 Disconnecting the Camera If PTP is selected for USB MN 208 the camera can be turned off and the USB cable disconnected once transfer is complete If the USB option in the camera setup menu is still at its default setting of Mass storage the camera must first be removed from the system as described below Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears Windows 2000 Professional Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon 2 in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears Windows Millennium Edition Me Click the Unplug or Eject Ha
196. nu A To restore default settings for the current Custom MAESTRO Settings bank YY 171 highlight Menu reset in the top level of the CSM menu PH 168 and press 4 0 gt the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Option Description No Exit menu leaving settings unchanged Restore settings to default values spui s WO SND OPIND NUAIAN Z4 Two Button Reset Custom Settings are not reset when a two button reset is performed PY 126 Y Custom Settings Bank If settings in the current bank have been modified from default values the rear control panel display will show CUSTOM and the letter of the bank An asterisk will be displayed next to the altered settings in the second level of the Custom Settings menu 172 EA aS ISO e m ba bal hal NORM Default settings are listed below lt 3 AF C mode priority FPS rate d3 Exp delay mode Off a2 AF S mode priority Focus d4 File No Seq Off O i Pattern 1 d5 Cntrl panel finder a a3 Group dynamic AF Center area Rear control panel ISO B a4 Lock On On Viewfinder display Frame count a5 AF activation Shutter AF ON 46 Illumination Lamp on switch E a6 Focus area illum e1 Flash sync speed 1 250 a or Manual focus mode On e2 Flash shutter speed 1 60 Continuous mode On Q wn When selected 0 25 E2 Ir yal e4 Modeling flash On
197. of mk ta the shutter will remain open while the shutter release button is held down Nikon recommends using a fully charged EN EL4 battery or an optional EH 6 AC adapter to prevent loss of power while the shutter is open Note that if the shutter is open for more than approximately Y2s at any setting noise in the form of randomly spaced brightly colored pixels may appear in the final photograph VW AF Micro Nikkor Lenses Provided that an external exposure meter is used the exposure ratio need only be taken into account when the lens aperture ring is used to set aperture 90 Non CPU Lenses If the maximum aperture of the lens has been speci fied using the Non CPU lens data item in shooting menu BY 121 when a non CPU lens is attached the current f number will be displayed in the view finder and top control panel rounded to the near est full stop Otherwise the aperture displays will show only the number of stops AF with maximum aperture displayed as AFL and the f number must be read from the lens aperture ring L Electronic Analog Exposure Displays The electronic analog exposure displays in the top control panel and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over exposed at current settings De pending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b3 EV step the amount of under or over exposure is shown in increments of Y3EV EV or 1 EV If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded the dis
198. oice memo has been recorded with the selected image the confirmation dialog shown at right will be displayed when the button is pressed e Image Sound Select this option and press the button to delete both photo and voice memo e Sound only Select this option and press the but ton to delete only the voice memo To exit without deleting either voice memo or photo press multi selector left or right L Protected and Hidden Images Images marked with a icon are protected and can not be deleted Hidden images are not displayed in single image or thumbnail playback and can not be selected for deletion Delete MW 146 To delete multiple images use the Delete option in the playback menu After Delete Y 157 The After delete option in the playback menu determines whether the next image or the previous image is displayed after an image Is deleted 136 foice Memos R ding and Playback The D2Hs is equipped with a built in microphone allowing voice memos to be added to photo graphs Voice memos can be played back over the camera s built in speaker Recording Voice Memos Voice memos up to sixty seconds long can be added to photographs using S the built in microphone In shooting mode a voice memo can be added to the most recent photograph In playback mode voice memos can be added to photographs displayed in single image playback or selected in the 3 a thumbnail list Ready the cam
199. omatically optimizes contrast by selecting the appropriate curve Curve varies from shot to shot even in scenes of same type to take multiple shots with same curve choose different setting For best results use a type G or D lens Camera uses same standard curve for all images Suited to most scenes whether dark or bright Produces softer images Prevents highlights on portrait subjects from being washed out in direct sunlight Choose this curve to preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low contrast subjects Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 or later available via download to pur chasers of Nikon Capture 4 can be used to define a custom tone curve and download it to the camera Choose Custom to select this user defined curve If no custom curve has been created this option is equivalent to Normal White Balance ing menu S84 158 and press the multi selector Co ines to the right By tien som Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right The shooting menu Color mode Hue adjustment v will be displayed 00 Normal 66 Q Less contrast More contrast O Custom Suiting Colors to a Workflow Color Mode Color mode determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction Choose a color mode according to how photographs will be processed on leaving the camera Choose for portrait shots that will be printed or used as is I SRGB with no further modification
200. on FPS rate l default Photos can be taken whenever shutter release button is pressed Photos can be taken even when camera is not in focus In continuous mode frame rate slows for improved focus if subject is dark or low con trast FPS rate Focus Photos can only be taken when in focus indicator is displayed Custom Setting a2 AF S Priority Selection This option controls whether photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus focus priority or whenever the shutter release button Is EAM y is Focus gt OK pressed release priority in single servo AF High light a2 AF S mode priority in the second level of the CSM menu 8 169 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an op tion then press to the right to make a selection Focus default Photos can only be taken when in focus indicator is displayed CUSTOM SETTING MENU a2 AF S priority selection Release Photos can be taken whenever shutter release button is pressed 174 Custom Setting a3 Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AF This option controls how focus areas are grouped attern select in group dynamic AF PM 75 and whether the E Group Dynamic AF camera gives priority to the subject in the center O MEA EE focus area of the selected group Highlight a3 0 Pattern 2 Group dynamic AF in the second level of the CSM menu MN 169 and press the multi selector to th
201. on PH 50 Image quality size QUAL button Y 44 47 vz The Speaker and Microphone Do not bring magnetic devices such as microdrive cards close to the built in speaker or microphone 5 esawe y mouy 0 6ul a5 uUO INpoJ U e1aWe gt D ay mouy 0 6ul 39a5 uUO INpos U Ss _ The Top Control Panel PAGE boo Ogee te gt C REM 1 om ie RY E IKE fae gt las 4 LOCK INTERVAL EX a re ie AF Ma mag O dr PZE iii Shutter speed 0 ee 83 92 Exposure compensation value 95 Number of shots in bracketing SEQUENCE 2c cdcosssocesntenedaateseessconasbe 96 Number of intervals for interval timer photography 117 Focal length non CPU lens 121 Sensitivity ISO equivalency 50 yA Shutter speed lock Icon 92 e Flexible program indicator 85 M Exposure Mode 83 Memory card indicator 23 28 FOCUS ito 72 AF area Mode coocccccccncccccnnnccnno 74 77 VA Flash Sync mode n se 110 3 Number of exposures EMAIN dci 28 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills 42 Capture mode indicator 224 Aperture stop indicator 89 91 il Aperture f number 83 92 Aperture number of stops 89 91 Bracketing increment 97 101 Number of shots per interval 117 Maximum aperture NON CP
202. on and the AF ON buttons can be used to initiate autofocus or whether autofocus is only initiated when one of the AF ON buttons is pressed Highlight a5 AF activation in the sec ond level of the CSM menu 49 169 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Shutter AF ON Autofocus can be performed with AF ON buttons or by pressing default shutter release button halfway AF ON only Autofocus can only be performed using AF ON buttons 177 A The options in this menu control when the focus areas are illuminated and for how long Highlight a6 Focus area illum in the second level of the CSM menu MN 169 and press the multi selector s56ul395 WO SND OPIND NUAIAN Custom Setting a6 Focus Area Illumination to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press the multi se lector to the right Manual focus mode Continuous mode When selected 178 Description Controls whether active focus area is displayed in manual focus mode Press multi selector up a6 Focus area l llumination Manual focus mode IS 16 Focus area llumination or down to highlight option press to right to select e On default Active focus area displayed when shutter release button is pressed halfway e Off Focus areas not displayed in manual fo cus mode Controls whether active focus
203. ontrol 106 E Electronic analog exposure display 91 Electronic range finder 81 Exif version 2 21 155 Exposure bracketing 96 Exposure compensation 95 Exposure delay mode 187 Exposure meters 82 See also Auto meter off Exposure mode 83 91 aperture priority auto 88 89 manual 90 91 programmed auto 84 85 shutter priority auto 86 87 F FINE See Image quality Flash 104 114 See also Speedlight bracketing 96 Flash Color Information Com munication 52 Flash ready indicator 114 Flash sync mode 110 Flexible program 85 See also Exposure mode pro grammed auto Focal plane mark 3 81 Focus See autofocus focus mode manual focus Focus area focus brackets 10 72 77 Focus lock 78 Focus mode 70 71 Focusing screen 236 242 type B BriteView Il 236 type E clear matte II 236 Folders 148 162 188 228 FV lock 112 197 G GPS 125 data 130 Group dynamic AF See AF area mode H HI 1 HI 2 50 51 Highlight display 131 156 Histogram 130 156 RGB 131 156 I Illuminator See Backlight control panel Image dust off 209 210 Image files 45 48 49 188 Image sensor 244 249 Image size 46 47 Image quality 43 46 ISO See Sensitivity ISO auto 180 I TTL flash control 105 J JPEG 43 45 L L See Image size Lens 20 21 232 234 attaching 20 compatible 232 233 CPU 20 232 234 non CPU 232 233 type D 20 232 234 type G 20 232 234 Long time exposures 90 Low pass filter 24
204. oo dark Choose slower shutter speed or higher sensitivity ISO equivalency z 50 or use optional Speedlight 4 po CY Shutter Speed Lock Shutter speed can be locked at the selected setting MY 92 Long Exp NR Y 165 To reduce noise at shutter speeds of about 1s or slower select On for the Long exp NR option in the shooting menu Note that noise and color distortion increase with temperature b3 EV Step BN 181 This option controls whether changes to shutter speed and aperture are made in incre ments equivalent to Y EV the default setting Y2 EV or 1 EV ES f5 Command Dials gt Change Main Sub 198 This option can be used to reverse the roles of the command dials so that the sub com mand dial controls shutter speed while the main command dial controls aperture 87 a1nsodx3 sydeabo30yd Burer N A Aperture Priority Auto In aperture priority auto you choose the aperture while the camera auto matically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure Small apertures high f numbers increase depth of field bringing both the main subject and background into focus Large apertures low f numbers soften background details and let more light into the camera increasing the range of the flash and making photographs less susceptible to blurring To take photographs in aperture priority auto Press the A button and rotate the main com mand dial until A is displayed in the vie
205. or Flash Bracketing If the memory card fills before all shots in the sequence have been taken shooting can be resumed from the next shot in the sequence after the memory card has been replaced or shots have been deleted to make room on the memory card If the camera is turned off before all shots in the sequence have been taken bracketing will resume from the next shot in the sequence when the camera is turned on Y Exposure Bracketing The camera modifies exposure by varying shutter soeed and aperture programmed auto aperture shutter priority auto or shutter soeed aperture priority auto manual exposure mode When On is selected for Custom Setting b1 ISO auto and no Speedlight is attached the camera will automatically vary sensitivity for optimum ex posure when the limits of the camera exposure system are exceeded in programmed auto shutter priority auto or aperture priority exposure mode If Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT set is set AE only or to AE amp Flash with no Speedlight attached and On is selected for Custom Setting b1 ISO auto the camera will vary sensitivity without varying shutter soeed or aperture regardless of the setting chosen for Custom Setting e6 see below ES e6 Manual Mode Bkting 193 This option controls how the camera performs exposure and flash bracketing in man ual exposure mode Bracketing can be performed by varying flash level together with shutter speed and or aperture or by varying flash l
206. or other foreign matter inside your camera could show up as specks or blotches in your photographs or the viewfinder display When no lens is in place keep the lens mount covered with the supplied BF 1A body cap When exchanging lens or replacing the body cap keep the lens mount pointed down Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses To remove the lens press and hold the lens re lease button while turning the lens clockwise 21 1 UT sdais 1sulj uon N poU CA Ul Step 5 Insert a Memory Card In place of film the D2Hs uses CompactFlash memory cards or microdrive cards to store photographs For a list of approved memory cards see Tech nical Notes Approved Memory Cards hj 240 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before inserting or re moving memory cards Open the card slot cover Open the door protecting the card slot cov er release button and press the release button to open the card slot Insert a memory card Insert the memory card with the rear label toward the monitor When the mem ory card is fully inserted the green access lamp will light and the eject button will pop up Close the card slot cover Y Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory card terminals first In serting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card Check to be sure that the card is in the cor rect orientation Y
207. oting menu 158 167 banks 159 160 Shooting mode 41 42 Single frame See Shooting mode Single frame playback 35 128 131 Size See Image size Speedlight 104 114 190 191 237 238 See also flash compatible 107 109 sRGB See SHOOTING MENU Color mode Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR 106 T Television 222 TIFF RGB See Image quality Time See SET UP World Time Time exposures See Long time exposures Time zone See Y SET UP World Time Thumbnail playback 132 133 Two button reset 126 U USB 208 223 226 See also computer V Video device 204 222 Viewfinder 10 31 focus See Diopter W White balance 52 64 bracketing 101 103 color temperature 56 fine tuning 54 55 preset 57 64 Wireless networks 212 219 Nikon No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION NIKON CORPORATION Printed in Japan Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome SB5E00200201 11 Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 8331 Japan 6MBA3511
208. oximate size when printed at 200 dpi 46 Image size can be set using the Image size option in the shooting menu or by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the sub command dial Note that the option selected does not affect the size of NEF RAW images When 1 opened in PictureProject or Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 1 or later NEF im ages are 2 464 x 1 632 pixels in size The Image Size Menu 1 Highlight Image size in the shooting menu PU 158 and press the multi selector to the right Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right The shooting menu will be displayed The QUAL Button Image size can also be set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the sub command dial Im age size is displayed in the rear control panel and in the viewfinder sidebar DA Rear control panel Viewfinder Shooting menu bank Reset shooting menu Active folder File Naming Image quality Image size JPEG compression Raw compression v 47 z pue y jend abew sudeibo oud Bun Y Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality Size The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 512 MB card at different image quality and size settings Image quality File size MB Buffer capacity ES 8 9 53 40 NEF JPEG Fine gt MS 8 0 60 40 6 NEF JPEG Normal 45 NEF JPEG Basic 45 NEF Raw 6 9 72 a TIF
209. oyd Suner EN Flash Contacts and Indicators K The D2Hs is equipped with an accessory shoe for attaching Speedlights direct yde1b010yd yse 4 syde1box0yd Buyer Ey ly to the camera and a sync terminal that allows Speedlights to be connected via a sync cable When a Speedlight is connected the flash ready indicator in the viewfinder shows whether the flash is fully charged and ready for use The Accessory Shoe SB series Speedlights including the SB 800 600 80DX 28DX 50DX 27 23 22s and 29s can be mounted directly on the camera accessory shoe without a sync cable The accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock for Speedlights with a locking pin e g SB series 80DX and 27 The Sync Terminal A sync cable can be connected to the sync terminal as required Do not connect another Speedlight via a sync cable when performing rear curtain sync flash photography with an SB series Speedlights such as the 800 600 80DX 28DX 50DX 27 23 22s or 29s mounted on the cam era accessory shoe The Flash Ready Indicator 125 Gi When an SB series Speedlight such as the 800 600 80DX 28DX SODX 21 23 22s or 29s is connected the flash ready indicator will light when the flash is fully charged and ready for use If the indicator blinks for approxi mately three seconds after a photograph is taken in i TTL or D TTL modes the flash has fired at full output and the photograph may be underexposed Check the results in the monitor
210. perture Lock The amp button can be used to lock shutter speed at the value selected in shut ter priority auto or manual exposure mode or to lock aperture at the value selected in aperture priority auto and manual exposure modes Lock is not available in programmed auto Shutter Speed Lock To lock shutter speed at the selected value press the amp button and rotate the main command dial until shutter speed lock icons appear in the viewfinder and the top control panel To unlock shutter speed press the amp button and rotate the main command dial until the lock icons disappear from the displays Aperture Lock To lock aperture at the selected value press the amp button and rotate the sub command dial until aperture lock icons appear in the viewfinder and the top control panel To unlock aperture press the amp button and rotate the sub command dial until the lock icons disappear trom the displays 92 Autoexposure Lock When center weighted metering is used an area in the center of the frame is assigned the greatest weight when determining exposure Similarly when spot metering is used exposure is based upon lighting conditions in the se lected focus area If the subject is not in the metered area when the picture is taken exposure will be based on lighting conditions in the background and the main subject may be under or over exposed To prevent this use autoexposure lock 1 Select center weighted or spot m
211. photo was taken with auto ISO on Voice memo icon 139 Mj Tone compensation 66 PPYProtect status 135 WASharpening 65 9 MBEjSensitivity Color mode 68 a ISO equivalency 50 MEllmage comment 205 a White balance 52 ll Folder number frame c MEjWhite balance e 148 a adjustment 54 lt o o A N Page 5 GPS Data Voice memo icon 139 J Coordinated Universal YA Protect status 135 Time UTC wo 125 Latitude 125 AFolder number frame Longitude 125 NUMDEF cooccccccncnncoo 148 ey Altitude 125 Displayed only if GPS device was used when photo was taken PY 125 Page 6 Histogram VOICE Memo ICON occcoccccnccncnononcnnnnnnnnonononinononnnnnns 139 PA Protect STATUS 0 ec cccceccc cece cece eeeeeea cece eeneeeneees 135 EJ Histogram showing the distribution of tones in the image Horizontal axis corresponds to pixel bright ness vertical axis shows number of pixels of each brightness in image Folder number frame nUMbET oooococcccccccccnccccnnos 148 Displayed only if Histogram is selected for Display mode PY 156 130 ON Page 7 Highlights Voice Memo CON lada 139 Protect STUS A o UU o 135 Image highlights areas of image that may be over exposed are marked by a flashing border Current channel Folder number frame NUMber cece ee eee 148 Displayed o
212. play voice memo has been recorded for highlighted image memo pressing Y button will start playback Press again to pause playback A amp H 142 Images marked by icon can not be deleted Change using button or Delete option in playback protect menu note that protected images will be delet status of ed when memory card is formatted To protect highlighted image or to remove protection from protected photo image press button WN 135 Display Press button to display camera menus amp menus 39 Return to To end playback and return to shooting mode shooting Shutter release press button or press shutter release button mode halfway Y Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on The focus selector lock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off Image Review 1 156 When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu photographs are auto matically displayed in the monitor as they are being recorded to the memory card In single frame and self timer modes photographs are displayed one at a time as they are taken In continuous shooting mode display begins when shooting ends Thumbnail playback is only available in continuous shooting mode c5 Monitor Off NH 185 The monitor will turn off automatically to save power if no operations are performed for the time specified in Custom Setting c5 Monitor off Press the button again to return to playb
213. plays will flash EV step set to 1 3 step EV step set to 1 2 step EV step set to 1 step View View View Top control panel finder Top control panel finder Top control panel finder Optimal exposure ce hee ae 1 loo lo n r ft irsenrestee 1 celo Eo n EO SC hee 1 c loolo n E Underexposed by 3 EV Underexposed by 1 2 EV MAS Doneg by 1EV DC Bae ak ore ee 0 en Oe eee ee eh oe al Hot 1 cD too mo on 0 Sehitinhininhinin T min licita tot tage iii 00 T tae At 1 3 step tmit appears in the viewfinder when overexposure exceeds 2 EV Long Exp NR 165 To reduce noise at shutter speeds of about 1s or slower select On for the Long exp NR option in the shooting menu Note that noise and color distortion increase with temperature b3 EV Step BN 181 This option controls whether changes to shutter soeed and aperture are made in incre ments equivalent to 1 EV the default setting Y2 EV or 1 EV ES f5 Command Dials 198 Command dials gt Change Main Sub and Command dials gt Aperture setting con trol whether aperture is assigned with the main command dial the sub command dial or the lens aperture ring Regardless of the settings chosen the command dials are always used with type G lenses the lens aperture ring with non CPU lenses 91 a1nsodx3 sydea6o30yd Burer N a1nsodx3 syde1b030yd bulyeL N Shutter Speed and A
214. pture both subject and background at night or under dim light sa This mode is only available in programmed auto and aper Slow sync ture priority auto exposure modes Use of tripod is recom mended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake In shutter priority auto or manual exposure mode flash fires REAR just before the shutter closes creating effect of a stream Rear curtain sync of light behind moving objects In programmed auto and aperture priority auto slow rear curtain sync is used to cap al ture both subject and background Use of tripod is recom Slow rear curtain sync mended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake In this mode available only with SB series 800 600 80DX 28DX 28 27 26 and 25 Speedlights red eye reduction q pre flash lights for approximately one second before main Red eye reduction flash Pupils in subject s eyes to contract reducing red eye effect sometimes caused by flash yde1b010yq yse 4 syde1box0uyd bul Combines red eye reduction with slow sync This mode is g only available with SB series 800 600 80DX 28DX 28 27 26 and 25 Speedlights in programmed auto and aperture priority auto exposure modes Use of a tripod is recom mended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake Red eye reduction with slow sync SB Series 26 25 and 24 Speedlights Front and rear curtain sync modes for SB series 26 25 and 24 Speedlights are set using the sync mode selector
215. r Electronically controlled timer with 2 20s duration CATA Lens aperture stopped down when depth of field preview button is pressed 2 5 232 000 dot low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment 251 SUOI EIIJIDI9dS sa ON JedNUYI2IL y Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL External interface USB 2 0 G D mr a Tripod socket Ya ISO 5 Firmware User upgradeable gt DMT ETE Chinese Simplified Dutch English French German Italian o Japanese Korean Spanish Swedish 1 Power source e One 11 1 V EN EL4 rechargeable Li ion battery a e EH 6 AC adapter available separately D 2 Pena Approximately 157 5 x 149 5 x 85 5 mm 6 2 x5 9 x 3 4 fe et Weight Approximately 1070g 2lb 60z without battery memory card body cap or monitor cover Operating environment Temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F suol Humidity Less than 85 no condensation e Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with a fully charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 C 68 F e Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain 252 Battery Life The number of shots that can be taken with an EN EL4 battery varies with the con dition of the battery te
216. r manual expo sure modes select the shutter speed after the slowest possible shutter speed 30s or au a An X will be displayed in the flash sync indicator in the top control panel 190 Custom Setting e3 AA Flash Mode This option controls whether flash level is auto matically adjusted for aperture when an external exposure meter is used with an SB 80DX or SB 28DX Speedlight in the case of the SB 800 the tlash mode chosen with the Speedlight is used regardless of the option chosen for Custom Set ting e3 Highlight e3 AA flash mode in the second level of the CSM menu FS 170 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection On Flash level automatically adjusted for aperture when external exposure me default ter is used with SB 80DX or SB 28DX Speedlight auto aperture Off Aperture specified manually using Speedlight controls non TTL auto e3 AA flash mode s6uljjas WOJSN APIND NUAA is To use auto aperture with non CPU lenses specify maximum aperture of lens using Non CPU lens data option in shooting menu Custom Setting e4 Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash This option determines whether the SB 800 and gt LEO SB 600 emit a modeling flash when the depth of field preview button is pressed Highlight e4 Modeling flash in the second level of the CSM menu Y 170 and press the multi selector to the right
217. rdware icon in the taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the menu that appears Windows 98 Second Edition SE In My Computer click with the right mouse but ton on the removable disk corresponding to the camera and select Eject from the menu that ap pears suol33uuo0o5 Unplug or Eject Hardware 16 10 00 AM 1 ndwo e 0 buipauuo Macintosh Drag the camera volume NIKON D2HS into A the Trash NIKON D2HS 225 Connecting to a Printer Printing Photographs When the camera is connected to a PictBridge compatible printer via the supplied UC E4 USB cable selected JPEG images can be printed directly trom the camera Before connecting the printer confirm that it supports PictBridge If possible connect the camera to an EH 6 AC adapter available separately to reduce the drain on the battery Set the USB option in the setup menu PY 208 to PTP photographs can not be printed at the default setting of Mass Storage 2 Turn the printer on 3 Turn the camera off Connect the UC E4 USB cable as shown Connect the camera directly to the printer do not connect the cable via a USB hub 1 Ul4d a6piig ig Y 0 Hup auuoz suop uuo P a ZA Taking Pictures for Direct Printing When taking photographs to be printed without modification set Color mode to I SRGB or I SRGB PM 67 Print Times Larger images require more time to print 226 Turn the camera on A
218. re compensation to 1 e To prevent moir use of a filter is not recommended when the sub ject is framed against a bright light or when a bright light source is in the frame e Color matrix and 3D color matrix metering may not produce the de sired results when used with filters with an exposure factor filter fac tor over 1x Y44 Y48 Y52 056 R60 XO X1 C PL ND2S ND4S ND4 ND8S ND8 ND400 A2 A12 B2 B8 B12 We recommend center weighted metering For details see the manual provided with the filter eye Y SB 800 This high performance Speedlight has a Guide Number of TAWA 53 174 m ft 35 mm zoom head position ISO 200 GN at ISO 100 is 38 125 and supports i TTL TTL auto aperture AA non TTL auto A manual and repeating flash control Flash sync mode includ ing slow and rear curtain sync can be set from the camera When used with the D2Hs the SB 800 supports Auto FP High Speed Sync for sync speeds faster than Vasos repeating flash mode excluded Flash Color Information Communication for optimal white balance FV Lock for recomposing photos without changing flash level and Advanced Wireless Lighting with support for i TTL auto aperture manual and repeating flash control The built in AF assist illumi nator can be used with all of the D2Hs s eleven focus areas For bounce flash or close up photography the flash head can be rotated through 90 above and 7 below the horizontal 180 left and 90 right whil
219. reproduces colors using differing amounts of red green and blue light By mixing two colors of light a variety of different colors can be produced For example red combined with a small amount of green light produces orange If red and green are mixed in equal amounts yel low results while a smaller amount of red produces a yellow green Mixing different amounts of red and blue light produces colors ranging from a reddish purple through purple to navy while mixing different amounts of green and blue light produces colors ranging from emerald to turquoise Adding a third color of light results in lighter hues if all three mixed in equal amounts the results range from white through gray When this progression of hues is arranged in a circle the result is known as a color wheel 69 juaunsnfpy beuw syde1box0uyd Bunel Controlling How the Camera Focuses This section describes the options that control how your camera focuses focus mode focus area selection and AF area mode Focus Mode Focus mode is controlled by the focus mode selector on the front of the camera There are two autofocus AF modes in which the camera focuses automatically when the shutter release button Is pressed halfway and one manual focus mode in which focus must be adjusted manually using the focusing ring on the lens sn0j sydes6o 0ug Gunjel e Description Camera focuses when shutter release button is pressed halfway Focus
220. reset is performed 19 126 Reset shooting menu is selected in the shooting menu Y 161 Bracketing settings are changed PY 96 The battery is exhausted The clock battery is exhausted yde1b030yq Jaw en193u syde1box0uyd Bunel o Shooting Mode Regardless of the shooting mode selected the camera will take the specified number of shots at each interval In CH continuous high speed mode photographs will be taken at a rate of eight shots per second In S single frame CL continuous low speed and M up mirror up modes photographs will be taken at the rate chosen for Custom Set ting d1 Shooting speed MM 186 In self timer mode the shutter release delay applies to each photograph taken In M ur mode the mirror will be raised automatically immediately before each shot Z4 Shooting Menu Banks Changes to interval timer settings apply to all shooting menu banks PY 159 If shoot ing menu settings are reset using the Reset shooting menu tem in the shooting menu PY 161 interval timer settings will be reset as follows e Start time Now e Interval 00 01 00 e Number of intervals 1 e Number of shots 1 e Start Off 119 Self Timer Mode Delaying Shutter Release The self timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self portraits To or Si D WN D T 3 D D Mount the camera on a tripod recommended or place the camera on a stable level surface Press the shooting mode dial
221. ries regularly used with the camera such as lenses or optional Speedlights should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced 245 e 9U18 y 103 BULL SIJON P2UYIAL y Troubleshooting Understanding Error Messages and Displays __ This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the view lA finder control panel and monitor when there is a problem with the camera Consult the list below before contacting your retailer or Nikon representa 5ul00ysa qno sajoN Jer1UYyr 2EL tive Control View finder panel Problem Solution FEE Lens aperture ring is not set to Set ring to minimum aperture blinks minimum aperture largest f number 20 Ready a fully charged spare al Em Low battery battery 27 Ca Em blinks blinks Battery exhausted Replace battery 27 Co m Contact Nikon authorized ser blinks blinks paran can not be used vice representative 21 No lens attached or non CPU lens attached without Aperture value will be dis AF specifying maximum aperture played if maximum aperture 123 Aperture shown in stops from js specified maximum aperture Pd Camera unable to focus using blinks autofocus Focus manually 81 e Choose a lower sensitivity 50 ISO equivalency E Te Use optional ND filter 237 w ee too ni photo will in exposure mode caer S Increase shutter speed 26 A Choose a smaller aperture 88 larger f number
222. right Press the multi selector up or down to choose the number of shots then press to the right to make a selection 186 Custom Setting d3 Exposure Delay Mode Shutter release can be delayed until about 0 4s after the shutter release button Is pressed reduc ing camera shake in situations in which the least A gt 01 camera movement could result in blurred photo graphs for example microscope photography Highlight d3 Exp delay mode in the second level of the CSM menu 9 170 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection d3 Exposure delay mode Option Description Off default Shutter is released when shutter release button is pressed s6unzas wozsno p n nue Y On Shutter is released about 0 4s after shutter release button Is pressed 187 Custom Setting d4 File Number Sequence A When a photograph is taken the camera names the file new by adding one to the last file number used This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created the memory card is formatted or a new memory card is inserted in the camera Highlight d4 File No Seq in the second level of the CSM menu 8 170 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Off File numbering re
223. ring until the in focus indicator 0 is displayed Z4 A M Selection Autofocus with Manual Priority When using a lens that offers A M selection select M when focusing manually With lenses that support M A autofocus with manual priority focus can be adjusted man ually with the lens set to M or M A See the documentation provided with your lens for details Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between your subject and the camera measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46 5mm 1 837 snd04 sydeibozoud BuneL Exposure Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure Metering zi The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure 1 005 pixel RGB sensor sets exposure based on variety of information from all areas of frame With type G or D lens camera uses 3D color Ky matrix metering Il for natural results even when frame is dominated by 3D color bright white or yellow or dark black or dark green colors With other matrix CPU lenses 3D range information is not included instead camera uses Color color matrix metering ll Color matrix metering is available when focal matrix length and maximum aperture of non CPU lens are specified using Non Color CPU lens data item in shooting menu BY 121 center weighted metering matrix S used if focal length or aperture is not specified Matrix metering wil
224. ring modes flash control depends on lens type e Type G or D Nikkor excluding IX Nikkor 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR e Other Nikkor excluding AF Nikkor lenses for F3AF Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR when using non CPU lens specify lens data in Non CPU lens data menu for improved precision SB 800 SB 600 SB 800 SB 600 Advanced Wireless Lighting cp son SB 28DX SB 50DX 4 Not available with non CPU lenses unless lens data have been specified using Non CPU lens data 5 Use Speedlight controls to select flash mode 6 Select On for Custom Setting e3 AA flash mode 191 7 Available only if non CPU lens is used without speci fying lens data in Non CPU lens data menu 8 Select Off for Custom Setting e3 AA flash mode M2 191 9 Set Speedlight to mode M and select FP high speed sync manually 10 Only available when SB 800 is used as master flash 11 Select 1 250 Auto FP for Custom Setting e1 Flash sync speed PE 190 12 Available with AF CPU lenses only 107 Aydes6oyoud ysejj sydes6oyoug Buer PG yde1bo30yd yse j syudeibo oug Bunel The following Speedlights can be used in non TTL auto and manual modes If they are set to TTL the camera shutter release button will lock and no photographs can be taken Speedlight SB 30 SB 225 SB 23 SB 22 SB 29 SB 20 SB 28 SB 21B SB 16B SB 11 Flash mode _ SB 26 SB 27 SB 25 SB 24 SB 29S SB 15 SB
225. rom all images on the memory card See Dese lect all yy 216 NO im wilireless LAN Settings for the WT 2 2A and WT 1 1A Even where the same options are available for both devices wireless LAN settings must be adjusted separately for the WT 2 2A and WT 1 1A F usB When using a wireless transmitter set the USB option in the camera setup menu to PTP MN 208 218 Network Settings Adjust network settings for connection to the server Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and then press the multi se lector to the right Option Description Load Load Wireless TCP IP and FTP set settings file tings from camera memory card Adjust settings for connection to wire less network Adjust TCP IP settings including IP ad TCP IP dress DNS and gateway settings Enter password and user ID and adjust FTP settings for connection to ftp server Firmware Version To display the current camera firmware version highlight Firmware Version in the setup menu PU 201 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector to the left to return to the setup menu Firmware Version nus dn3as ay apIn5o nus i 219 220 Connettions onnecting to External Devices Photographs and camera menus can be displayed on a television screen or recorded to video tape If the supplied software is installed the camera can be connected to a computer and photo graphs copied to di
226. rture on all pictures in print order highlight a Data imprint and press multi selector to right Y will appear next to item e To print date of recording on all pictures in print order highlight Imprint date and press multi selector to right Y will appear next to item e To deselect checked item highlight and press multi selector to right To complete print order and return to playback menu highlight Done and press multi selector to right To exit without altering print order press button 154 Removing All Images from the Print Order Deselect All Choosing Deselect all displays the confirmation dialog shown at right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press the button to make a selection e Yes remove all images from the print order The monitor will briefly show the message Print set done and then the playback menu will be displayed e No exit to the playback menu without changing the print order APrint set FA After Creating a Print Order After creating a print order do not change the hidden status of images in the print order or use a computer or other device to delete images Either action could cause problems during printing eN Exif version 2 21 The D2Hs supports Exif Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras ver sion 2 21 a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output on E
227. s Pm 141 Voice Memo Button This option controls operation of the Y button See Voice Memos PM 141 Audio Output This menu contains output options for voice memos See Voice Memos MN 143 d Voice memo A gt OK dis M4 Voice memo overwrite v OFF Disable gt OK SET UP MENU Voice meno button dz Press and hold MM Audio output Y 43 Via speaker MS nus dn3as ay apino nua i 207 USB Before connecting the camera to a computer via USB PM 223 select the appropriate USB option as determined by the computer operating system and whether the camera is being controlled trom Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 1 or later available via download to purchasers of Nikon Capture 4 or photographs are being transferred to the com puter using PictureProject PictureProject Nikon Capture 4 Operating system Transfer Camera Control nua dnjas ayJ apinyd nus Ee Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Choose PTP or Mass Storage Mac OS X Windows 2000 Professional Choose PTP Windows Millennium Edition Me Choose Windows 98 Second Edition SE Mass Storage Mac OS 9 Not supported The default setting for USB is Mass Storage To change the USB setting highlight USB in the setup menu PM 201 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired option then press the multi selector to the right 208 Dust Off Ref Photo This
228. s settings that can be esca Cray e Cua Sa adjusted using camera menus tings menu WZ Take Test Shots Before taking pictures on important occasions for example at weddings or before taking the camera with you on a trip take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction N Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support and education continually updated information is available on line at the following sites e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe http www europe nikon com support e For users in Asia Oceania the Middle East and Africa http www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and pho tography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area See the URL below for contact information http nikonimaging com Y Replacing This Manual Should you lose this manual replacements can be ordered for a fee from any autho rized Nikon service representative 2 Getting to Know the Camera Camera Controls and Displays Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and dis plays You may find it helpful to bookmark this section
229. select the correct color space automatically If the application or device does not support Exif 2 21 and DCF 2 0 select the appropriate color space manually An ICC color profile is embedded in TIFF photographs taken in Mode Il allowing applications that support color management to automatically select the correct color space For more information see the docu mentation provided with the application or device Y Nikon Software Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 1 or later available via download to purchasers of Nikon Capture 4 and PictureProject automatically select the correct color space when open ing photographs created with the D2Hs 68 Controlling Color Hue Adjustment Hue can be adjusted in the range about 9 to 9 in increments of 3 If red is taken as the starting color raising hue above 0 the default setting would introduce a yellow cast making colors that would be red at a setting of 0 appear increasingly orange Lowering hue below 0 would introduce a blue cast making colors that would be red at a setting of 0 appear in creasingly purple Highlight Hue adjustment in the shooting White Balance menu MN 158 and press the multi selector to Y the right o WEE Image sharpening Tone compensation Color mode Hue adjustment hg Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right The shooting menu will be displayed Y Hue The RGB color model used in digital photographs
230. set to 0 Highlight b5 Exposure comp in the second level je Ei of the CSM menu 8 169 and press the multi ___compensat jon selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Off Exposure compensation set by pressing button and rotating main default command dial s6ul aS WO sND AapIND nua Exposure compensation set by rotating command dial only Dial used de pends on option selected for Custom Setting f5 gt Change Main Sub Command dials Custom Setting f5 gt Change Main Sub On m ae Sub command dial Sub command dial 2 E 5 Sub command dial Main command dial SEA Main command dial Sub command dial 2 M N A 182 Custom Setting b6 Center Weight Area When calculating exposure center weighted me tering assigns the greatest weight to a circle in the center of the frame The diameter 6 of this circle x can be selected from 6 8 10 and 13mm the oo default option is 8mm note that the diameter x is fixed at 8mm when a non CPU lens is used regardless of the setting selected for Non CPU lens data in the shooting menu Highlight b6 Center weight in the second level of the CSM menu 84 169 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection b6 Center weight area s6unzas wozsno p n nue Y Custom Setting b7 Fine T
231. set to 0001 when new folder is created memory card is default formatted or new memory card is inserted in camera d4 File number s s6unj335 wozsnd p nd nua When new folder is created memory card is formatted or new memory card inserted in camera file numbering continues from last number used or from largest number in current folder whichever is higher If photograph is taken when current folder contains photograph numbered 9999 new folder will be created automatically and file numbering will begin again from 0001 As for On except that next photograph taken is assigned file number by Reset adding one to largest file number in current folder If selected folder con tains no photographs file numbering reset to 0001 Custom Setting d5 Control Panel Viewfinder Display The options in this menu control the information gt ee eee displayed in the viewfinder and rear control panel viewfinder display Highlight d5 Cntrl panel finder in the second EAM S0 Rear contro pane MC level of the CSM menu YH 170 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press the multi selector to the right 188 Description Controls whether rear control panel shows sen d5 Control panel sitivity ISO equivalency or number of exposures vienfinder display remaining Press multi selector up or down to Rear highlight option press to right to select Y gt 0k e IS
232. sk for editing viewing print ing or long term storage When the camera is connected to a PictBridge compatible printer pictures can be printed directly from the camera Television Playback Read this section for information on connecting the camera to a television or VCR Connecting to a Computer This section describes how to connect the camera to a computer Connecting to a Printer Read this section for information on connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer Television Playback o 222 Connecting to a Computer x3 223 225 Connecting to a Printer gt 226 230 Television Playback Connecting the Camera to a Video Device y2eqhejd UOIsIna a suon auuo The supplied EG D2 audio video A V cable can be used to connect the D2Hs to a television or VCR for playback or recording Turn the camera off V The EG D2 Turn the camera off before connecting or dis connecting the EG D2 Open the cover protecting the A V out and DC in connectors Connect the EG D2 Insert the black plug to the camera A V out connec tor Connect the yellow plug to the video in jack on the television or VCR and the white plug to the audio in jack Connect to camera Connect to video device A Tune the television to the video channel Turn the camera on During playback images will be displayed on the television screen or recorded to
233. ssseeesseseesssesensseees e 15 Step 2 Mi sesacetescsotecvectcevessceevs cecessceuessescetacecsteccess es 16 For more information on batteries and alternative power sources see e Technical Notes Optional ACC SSOFICS c ccccscsseesssssssrsessssersersaserees o 235 e Caring for the Camera and Battery ooococcocicicconicccnnocononcnnononnononcononons o iv v Step 3 BaSIC S etU oem ter cratcare E E 4 17 19 For information on changing the clock battery see e Technical Notes Caring for Your Camera oocccccncoconoccononconononnoncnninonoos o 243 Step 4 A cho OMS oes geste csevesrseetteatesscereetcuecsteree E E tsetse 20 21 To learn more about the lenses available for the D2Hs see e Technical Notes Optional ACCESSOFICS c cscceccsssssssssssssssssessessrseees 232 234 Step 5 Insert a Memory AAA 22 24 To learn more about compatible memory cards see e Technical Notes Approved Memory Cards ccccsscssessesesersseeees o 240 For more information on formatting memory cards see e The Setup Menu Formatting Memory Cards ccccsesseserserssesees o 202 Step 1 Attach the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below 15 sd315 35114 UO0NINPOAU LA py 5 sda15 S414 UuoIpn po Step 2 Insert the Battery The D2Hs is powered by a rechargeable Nikon EN EL4 Li ion battery provided 1 2 2 2 2 2 Charge the b
234. st recent image Voice Memo Button This option controls manual recording Highlight D A A Voice memo button in the setup menu 19 201 and press the multi selector to the right The fol lowing options are available Press and hold Voice memo is recorded while Y button is held down Recording default will end automatically after 60s Press to start Recording begins when Y button is pressed and ends when Y but stop ton Is pressed again Recording will end automatically after 60s 141 SOWA SON Playing Voice Memos Voice memos can be played back over the cam era s built in speaker when the associated image is viewed in single frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list The presence of a voice memo is indicated by an J icon Sto Press Description Start end playback Delete voice memo Press Y to start playback Playback will end when Y button is pressed again or entire memo has been played back Confirmation dialog will be displayed P ya Press multi selector up or down to high t Delete light option press to select Ap e Image Sound Delete both photo and Sound only voice memo e Sound only Delete voice memo only To exit without deleting image or voice memo press multi selector left or right Interrupting Playback Playback will end automatically if e The button is pressed to display the menus e The monitor is turned off by pressing the b
235. stored in the selected preset and return to the shooting menu eg a1nym sude1bo3o0yd Bune Kd 2 Entering a Comment S To enter a descriptive comment of up to thirty six H gt characters for a selected white balance preset 0 highlight the preset in the thumbnail display and press the center of the multi selector as described in steps 1 3 on the previous page The menu shown at right will be displayed 1 Press the multi selector up or down to high light Edit comment Press the multi selector to the right to display the text edit dialog Edit the comment as de scribed on page 205 Press the button to return to the thumbnail display 62 ithite Balance MA white Balance v PRE White balance predia ithite Balance Set gt 0K ithite Balance Edit comment b cursor Input MOK A PRE Select CIO Sie E e s d d 1 Beach Copying White Balance from a Photograph d 1 To copy a value for white balance from a photo graph on the memory card to a selected preset d 1 d 4 only highlight the preset in the thumb nail display and press the center of the multi se lector as described in steps 1 3 on page 61 The menu shown at right will be displayed 1 Press the multi selector up or down to high light Select image Press the multi selector to the right to display the photographs on the memory card Only photographs taken with the D2Hs will be dis played other images can not
236. struction manual for details Before turning the camera on set the GPS device to NMEA mode When the camera establishes communication with a GPS device a BB icon will be displayed in the top control panel The exposure meters will not turn off while this icon is displayed Photo information for pictures taken while the HB icon is displayed will include an additional page MN 130 recording the current lati tude longitude altitude and Coordinated Universal Time UTC If no data are received trom the GPS unit for two seconds the EF icon will clear from the display and the camera will stop recording GPS information MUN Sd5 e Buisi sydeabojoyd Buer E Coordinated Universal Time UTC UTC data is provided by the GPS device and is independent of the camera clock GPS Data GPS data are only recorded when the EB icon is dis played Confirm that the EZ icon is displayed in the top control panel before shooting A flashing E icon indicates that the GPS device is searching for a signal pictures taken while the EZ icon is flashing will not in clude GPS data Two Button Reset Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below can be restored poll to default values by holding the WB and ISO but ISO QUAL WB mc a tons down together for more than two seconds O O yasay U0JIN OoM syde1boj0yd Bury these buttons are marked by a green dot The control panels turn off briefly while settings are reset
237. t begin with an underbar e g _DSCO001 JPG The DSC portion of the file name can be changed using the File Naming option in the shooting menu MN 163 45 The Raw Compression Menu The following options are available for NEF RAW images 3zIS pue jend beu syde1box0yd Bunel Comp NEF Raw NEF images are compressed reducing file size by about 40 50 default percent with almost no effect on image quality NEF Raw NEF images are not compressed Highlight Raw compression in the shooting Shooting menu bank menu BN 158 and press the multi selector to GE the right File toning Image quality Image size JPEG compression Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right The shooting menu will be displayed The selected op Je ON Como NEF Ran MN tion takes effect whenever image quality is set to NEF JPEG Fine NEF JPEG Normal a NEF JPEG Basic or NEF Raw E Raw compression OFF NEF Raw Image Size Image size is measured in pixels Smaller sizes produce smaller files making them suited to distribution via e mail or inclusion in web pages Conversely the larger the image the larger the size at which it can be printed without becoming noticeably grainy Choose image size according to the space available on the memory card and the task at hand Sue pres Large 2 464 x 1 632 31 3 x20 7 12x8 Medium 1 840 x 1 224 23 4x 15 5 9x 6 Appr
238. t pages of information for each photo Press the multi selector left or right to cycle through photo information as follows Page 5 9 Page 4 lt Page 3 9 Page 2 Page 1 lt Page 6 O Page 7 Page 8 O Page 5 Page 1 Voice memo icon 139 Folder number frame Protect status 135 eqAejd moqgy ao fa Page 2 Voice memo icon 139 M lmage size 46 Protect status 135 Mlmage quality 43 Focus brackets 72 BEJDate of recording 18 Frame number total i Time of recording 18 number of frames 148 ij Folder number frame File name 163 NUMDET sesion 148 Folder name 148 If Focus area is selected for Display mode Y 156 active focus area is highlighted in red in photos taken using single servo AF with dynamic area AF group dynamic AF or closest subject priority area where focus first locked is highlighted Page 3 Shooting Data 1 Voice memo icon 139 BYAExposure mode 83 Protect status 135 Ry Exposure eel i El INIKOND2HS og Camera name compensation 95 E ee ee Metering method 82 MElFocal length 234 a A Shutter speed 83 Folder number frame Poca Mer Sani Aperture 83 number occ 148 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode PY 156 129 Page 4 Shooting Data 2 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode YY 156 tDisplayed in red if
239. t right a Press the multi selector up or down to highlight ag CAL oy an option then press to the right to make a selec U tion a Option Description Voice memos are not played back during slide shows Voice memos are played back during slide shows Menu shown at right will be displayed press multi s selector up or down to highlight option press to 7 e Audio playback right select e Frame interval Playback ends when next frame is EZ displayed even if entire memo has not been played e e Length of voice memo Next frame is not displayed until entire memo has been played even if frame interval is shorter than voice memo 150 Hide Image The Hide image option is used to hide or reveal selected photographs Hid a den images are visible only in the Hide image menu and can only be deleted by formatting the memory card SIN Highlight Hide image in the playback menu Y 146 and press the multi selector to the right A Press the multi selector up or down to highlight Y Sc gt an option then press right to make a selection j a S CLET Option Description Select set Hide or reveal selected photographs Deselect all Reveal all photographs Hiding Selected Photographs Select Set Choosing Select set displays the photographs in the folder or folders se lected in the Playback folder menu MN 148 as small thumbnail images nu W y2eqAejdq Sy 1 gt pino nu Wi Set Zoom OK W Set Zoom MOK
240. ted by Bl icon 014 014 and number of prints print order can ul me mw be changed as described on page 154 To exit to PictBridge menu without oi printing press button A Printive Begin printing To cancel and return to PictBridge menu before all images have been printed press button again Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable when printing is complete 1 3 1 Uld 96PI19P1d 0 bul 2aUUOD SUO I DBUUOD Data Imprint Imprint Date Selecting Print DPOF resets the Data imprint and Imprint date options for the current print order PY 154 To print the date of recording on photographs select Imprint date in the PictBridge Setup menu Error Messages If the dialog shown at right is displayed an error has A PRINT ERROR occurred After checking the printer and resolving any ERROR problems as directed in the printer manual press the multi selector up or down to highlight Continue and UNKNOWN ERROR press the multi selector to the right to resume printing Select Cancel to exit without printing the remaining images Print Set PB 153 To create a DPOF print order before printing use the Print set option in the playback menu 230 echnical Camera Care Options and Resources This chapter covers the following topics Optional Accessories A list of the lenses and other accessories available for the D2Hs Caring for the Camera Information on storag
241. ted by pa contains areas regular geo SESH ae of sharply con metric patterns dagas trasting bright H ness Example a row of windows in a sky scraper The subject The subject appears smaller j many contains than the focus B ai fine details inc WW e Example focus area contains both fore Example a field of flowers or other ground subject and distant buildings subjects that are small or lack variation in brightness Y AF Assist Illuminators If the subject is dark a Speedlight with an AF assist illuminator can be used to assist the autofocus 80 Manual Focus Manual focus is available for lenses that do not Support autofocus non AF Nikkor lenses or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results BJ 80 To focus manually set the focus mode selector to M and adjust the lens focusing ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus Photographs can be taken at any time even when the image is not in focus Saree NKR 35 450 The Electronic Range Finder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or taster the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected fo xa cus area is in focus After positioning the subject al a in the active focus area press the shutter release E button halfway and rotate the lens focusing
242. ter release button is pressed halfway it will automatically initiate predictive focus tracking If the subject is moving toward or away from the camera the camera will track focus while attempting to predict where the subject will be when the shutter is released In single servo autofocus the camera will initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject was moving when the shutter release button was pressed halfway Focus will lock when the subject stops moving In continuous servo AF the camera will also initiate predictive focus tracking if the subject starts moving after the shutter release button is pressed halfway Focus will not lock when the subject stops moving sn gt 04 syde1bo30yd PuiyeL Predictive focus tracking is not available in manual focus mode ES a1 AF C Mode Priority PY 174 If Focus is selected for Custom Setting a1 AF C mode priority photographs can be taken in continuous servo AF only when the camera is in focus Select FPS rate AF for improved focus during continuous shooting ES a2 AF S Mode Priority 174 If Release is selected for Custom Setting a2 AF S mode priority photographs can be taken in single servo AF even when the camera is not in focus a5 AF Activation Y 177 If AF ON only is selected for Custom Setting a5 AF activation the camera will only focus when one of the AF ON buttons is pressed not when the shutter release button is pressed halfway ES a8 Vertical AF ON BN 17
243. tering take effect when the lock is released ES c1 AE Lock 184 If Release Button is selected for AE lock exposure will lock when the shutter re lease button is pressed halfway c2 AE L AF L 184 Depending on the option selected the AE L AF L button locks both focus and exposure the default setting only focus or only exposure Options are available for keeping exposure locked until the AE L AF L button is pressed a second time the shutter is released or exposure meters turn off 94 Exposure Compensation To obtain the desired results with certain subject compositions it may be necessary to use exposure compensation to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera As a rule of thumb positive compensation may be needed when the main subject is darker than the background negative values when the main subject is brighter than the background Pressing the button rotate the main command dial and confirm exposure com pensation in the top control panel or the viewfinder in the viewfinder positive values are shown by a VW icon negative values by a icon Exposure compensation can be set to values between 5 EV underexposure and 5 EV overexposure in increments of Y3EV ainsodxy sydes6ojoud Burer N At values other than 0 the O at the center of the electronic analog exposure displays will flash and a icon will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder after you release the button T
244. tery as described below The clock battery chamber is located on the roof of the main battery chamber Turn the camera off and remove the EN EL4 battery Slide the clock battery chamber cover toward the front of the main battery chamber 3 Remove the clock battery e J9ue y 103 BUIIe SIION JP2UYIAL Insert new CR1616 lithium battery so that the positive side the side marked with and the battery name is visible Slide the clock battery chamber cover towards the back of the main battery chamber until it clicks into place 6 Reinsert the EN EL4 Set the camera to the current date and time Horld Time ee Until the date and time have been set the Meme icon will flash in the top control panel meee AN CAUTION Use only CR1616 lithium batteries Using another type of battery could cause an ex plosion Dispose of used batteries as directed E vz Inserting the Clock Battery Insert the clock battery in the correct orientation Inserting the battery incorrectly could not only prevent the clock from functioning but could damage the camera 243 The Low Pass Filter v The image sensor that acts as the camera s picture element is fitted with a D low pass filter to prevent moir Although this filter prevents foreign objects 3 from adhering directly to the image sensor under certain conditions dirt or dust on the filter may appear in photographs If you suspect that dirt or dust inside the ca
245. tery with a life of about four years When this battery is exhausted a icon will be displayed in the top control panel while the exposure meters are on For infor mation on replacing the clock battery see Technical Notes Caring for the Camera PY 243 19 sdais 1sulj uon N poU CA Step 4 Attach a Lens Nikon recommends using a type G or type D CPU lens to take full advantage of the features the camera offers N Nh CPU lenses have CPU contacts 1 A A 20 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before attaching or removing lenses Attach a lens Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body position the lens in the cam era s bayonet mount Being careful not to press the lens release button rotate the lens counter clockwise until it clicks into place Lock aperture at the minimum setting This step is not necessary if you are using a type G lens not equipped with an aperture ring If you are using a lens of another type lock aperture at the minimum setting high est f number If this step is omitted when attaching a CPU lens the aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder will show a blinking FE E when the camera is turned on Photo graphs can not be taken until the camera is turned off and aperture locked at the high est f number n T 221611 855 V Protect the Camera from Dirt and Dust Any dust dirt
246. the right The following options are available Off default Voice memos can not be recorded in shooting mode Selecting this option displays menu shown at right select maximum recording time from 5 10 20 30 45 or 60s Unless On is selected for Image review in playback menu recording ly will begin when shutter release button is released _ after shooting Recording ends when Y button is pressed or after specified recording time has ended amp OAuto On auto and manual Manual Memo can be recorded for most recent photograph by pressing and only holding Y button PM 138 Y Voice Memo The option selected for Voice memo is indicated by an icon in the rear control panel EA ETENA A so JAT Cot ot lec NORM Lu On auto and manual Manual only 140 Voice Memo Overwrite This option controls whether the voice memo for a the most recent photograph can be overwritten in shooting mode Highlight Voice memo over write in the setup menu MN 201 and press the multi selector to the right The following options are available Voice memo can be recorded in shooting mode even if one already exists Disable for most recent image Existing memo will be deleted and replaced by new default memo Voice memos can not be overwritten in playback mode 2 v OFF Disable gt OK souwa y e210 O Voice memo can not be recorded in shooting mode if one already exists for Enable mo
247. ti selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on The focus selector lock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off 194 Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Pressing center of multi selector selects center focus area or center Center AF area focus area group group dynamic AF If Pattern 2 is selected for default Custom Setting a3 Group dynamic AF center of multi selector can be used to toggle between center focus area groups Illuminate AF Pressing center of multi selector illuminates active focus area or area focus area group group dynamic AF in viewfinder Pressing center of multi selector has no effect when camera is in Notused lt hooting mode s um s uo3sn aping nua IN Center of multi selector can not be used to toggle between center focus area groups when Pattern 2 is selected for Custom Setting a3 Group dynamic AF Playback Mode This option controls what operation is performed when the center of the multi selector is pressed in playback mode Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Thumbnail on off Press center of multi selector to toggle between single image default and thumbnail playback Press center of multi selector to turn histogram display on and Histogram on off 5 Press center of multi selector to zoom a li in on image
248. tinge or to compensate for light sources with a yellow or red cast while lowering white balance can make photographs appear slightly more yellow or red or com pensate for light sources with a blue cast Adjustments can be made in the range 3 to 3 in increments of one Except in Fluorescent mode each increment is equivalent to about 10 mired e White balance is fine tuned using the White bal option in the shooting menu or by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub command dial The White Balance Menu 1 In the white balance menu PY 52 highlight p E an option other than Choose color temp O A tuto gt or White bal preset and press the multi SS selector to the right IRICEN a Cloudy f Shade Press the multi selector up or down to choose the desired value and press the multi selector to the right The shooting menu will be dis played Y Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source defined with ref erence to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths While light sources with a color temperature in the neigh borhood of 5 000 5 500K appear white light sources with a lower color temperature such as incandescent light bulbs appear slightly yellow or red Light sources with a higher color temperature appear tinged with blue 54
249. tion NEF JPEG Two images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one fine qual Fine ity JPEG image NEF JPEG Two images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one normal Normal quality JPEG image NEF JPEG Two images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one basic qual Basic ity JPEG image Raw 12 bit data from the image sensor are saved directly to the NEF Raw memory card in Nikon Electronic Format NEF Record uncompressed TIFF RGB images at a bit depth of 8 bits per TIFF RGB channel 24 bit color Time needed to record images increases JPEG Fine Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 4 JPEG Normal Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 8 JPEG Basic Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 16 NEF Raw NEF JPEG NEF RAW images can only be viewed in PictureProject or in Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 1 or later available via download to purchasers of Nikon Capture 4 WN 238 When photographs taken at NEF JPEG Fine NEF JPEG Normal or NEF JPEG Basic are viewed on the camera only the JPEG image will be displayed When photographs taken at these settings are deleted both NEF and JPEG images will be deleted White balance bracketing can not be used with NEF RAW images Selecting an NEF RAW option for image quality cancels white balance bracketing White balance for NEF RAW images can be adjusted using Nikon Capture 4 FA TIFF RGB About 10s are required to recor
250. tion press to right to select e Normal default Normal command dial operation e Reverse Reverses rotation of command dials Rotate direction s6um s wozsno p n nu n Y Exchanges functions of main and sub command m dials when setting shutter speed and aperture 6 Press multi selector up or down to highlight op Change Main Sub Change tion press to right to select E e Off default Main command dial controls shut u ter speed sub command dial controls aperture e On Main command dial controls aperture sub command dial controls shutter speed Controls whether changes to aperture are made using lens aperture ring or command dials Re gardless of setting chosen lens ring must be used f to set aperture for non CPU lenses command dials fl sub command dia MAS to set aperture for type G lenses not equipped with Aperture rin Aperture aperture ring Press multi selector up or down to setting highlight option press to right to select a e Sub command dial default Aperture can only be adjusted with sub command dial or main command dial if Change Main Sub s On e Aperture ring Aperture can only be adjusted using lens aperture ring Camera aperture display shows aperture in increments of 1EV This op tion is selected automatically when non CPU lens is attached 5 l Customize command dia E Aperture setting 198 Menus and Playback Controls functions performed by comman
251. tion photos are not displayed in tall orientation Rotate tall Tall portrait orientation photos taken with On selected for Auto image On rotation 8 206 are displayed in tall orientation during playback tall ori entation images are displayed at size of other images to fit monitor 157 The Shooting Menu Shooting Options The shooting menu contains three pages of options nu w Bunooys ayt epiny nua ffel Press the multi selector up or down to scroll between pages ank Reset shooting menu Active folder File Naming Image quality Image size JPEG compression Raw compression v Long exp NR High ISO NR 1S0 Image sharpening Tone compensation Color mode Hue adjustment ww A High ISO NR 1S0 Image sharpening Tone compensation Color mode Hue adjustment Non CPU lens data s Shooting menu b 100 DSC NORM a ON a White Balance Y Y Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on The focus selector lock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off 158 Reset to defaults when a two button Reset shooting menu Active folder File Naming Image quality Image size JPEG compression Raw compression White Balance Long exp NR High ISO NR ISO Image sharpening Tone compensation Color mode Hue adjustment Intvl timer shooting Non CPU lens data formed PY 1
252. to the right Selecting Choose color temp displays a menu of color tem peratures PY 56 White balance preset a preset white balance menu PH 57 other options a fine tuning dialog PY 54 The WB Button White balance can also be set by pressing the WB button and rotating the main command dial White balance is displayed in the rear control panel and viewfinder sidebar White Balance Rear control panel Viewfinder I7 s lt gt al gt QA P lt gt 07 CO 5 A QS TS AN a a PRE O NM Y i O amp Studio Strobe Lighting Auto white balance may not produce the desired results with studio strobe lighting Choose a color temperature use preset white balance or set white balance to Flash and use fine tuning to adjust white balance e5 Auto BKT Set 192 When WB bracketing is selected for custom setting e5 Auto BKT set the camera will create several images each time the shutter is released White balance will be var ied with each image bracketing the value currently selected for white balance 53 auejeg e1uym suyde1bojoyd Buyer KJ aduejeg a311ym syde1bo30yd Huy Fine Tuning White Balance Q At settings other than 4 Choose color temp and PRE preset white gt balance can be fine tuned to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate warm or cold cast into an image Higher settings can be used to lend images a bluish
253. tor is set to S single servo autofocus or C con sn gt 04 syde1bo30yd Bunye tinuous servo autofocus the camera focuses automatically when the shut ter release button is pressed halfway This section describes focus options that are only available in single and continuous servo AF AF Area Mode AF area mode determines how the focus area is selected in autofocus mode To select the AF area mode rotate the AF area mode selector The se lected mode is shown by an icon in the top control panel see following page ES a1 AF C Mode Priority 174 In focus mode C continuous servo autofocus photographs can be taken even when the camera is not in focus release priority To ensure that the camera is in focus when the picture is taken choose Focus for Custom Setting a1 AF C mode priority Se lect FPS rate AF for improved focus during continuous shooting ES a2 AF S Mode Priority 174 In focus mode S single servo autofocus photographs can be taken only when the camera is in focus focus priority To allow photographs to be taken regardless of whether or not the camera is in focus choose Release for Custom Setting a2 AF S mode priority ES a3 Group Dynamic AF 175 This option controls how focus areas are grouped in group dynamic AF mode and whether the camera tracks the subject in the center focus area of the selected group ES a4 Disable Lock On 177 This option controls whether the camer
254. trait Tall Orientation Photographs If the shutter release button for vertical shooting is un locked the focus area can also be selected by pressing the AF ON button for vertical shooting and rotating the sub command dial for vertical shooting The selected focus area is displayed in the top control panel and is highlighted briefly in the viewfinder a Ln LT E Rotate the sub command dial clockwise to cycle end lessly through focus areas in the order shown at right counter clockwise to cycle through focus areas in the reverse order ES a6 Focus Area Illum 178 Custom Setting a6 Focus area Illum controls how long the focus area is illuminated in the viewfinder after selection and whether focus areas are displayed in manual focus mode or continuous shooting mode a7 Focus Area 179 This option can be used to set focus area selection to wrap around ES a8 Vertical AF ON BN 179 Custom Setting a8 Vertical AF ON controls whether the AF ON button for vertical shooting is used to initiate autofocus select the focus area or both ES f1 Center Button gt Shooting Mode 194 Depending on the option selected for Center button gt Shooting mode Custom Set ting f1 pressing the center of the multi selector will have no effect or will illuminate the selected focus area 73 snd04 sydeiboyoud BuneL Autofocus When the focus mode selec
255. u contains three pages of options Y lt Format O LCD brightness 0 Format 202 Mirror Lock up z y Video mode 6150 LCD brightness 203 O World Time z z Language En Mirror Lock up 203 D Image comment OFF i Auto image rotation ON Video mode 204 L World Time 18 a e Language 17 ot E y f l 5 Voice memo Image comment 205 Voice memo overwrite z O Voice memo button Auto image rotation 206 3 Audio output USB Voice memo 140 Dust Off ref photo Battery Info Voice memo overwrite 141 Voice memo button 141 Audio output 143 USB 208 Voice memo overwrite Voice memo button Dust Off ref photo 209 210 Audio output USB Battery Info 211 Dust Off ref photo F Battery Info Wireless LAN 211 219 Firmware Version 219 Available only when optional EH 6 AC adapter is con nected t Available only when optional WT 2 2A or WT 1 1A wireless transmitter is connected Y Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on The focus selector lock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off 201 nua dnyas y 2pIn5 nus 7 Format Memory cards must be formatted before first use ni Format Formatting memory cards is also an effective way of deleting all pictures on the card To format a memory card highlight Format in the setup menu PM 201 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight on
256. ulti selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Info gt PBA Y Press multi selector up or down to display additional images left or default right to change photo info displayed Press multi selector up or down to change photo info displayed InfoA V PB4P loft or right to display additional images 196 Custom Setting f4 Assign FUNC Button This option controls the function performed by eee the FUNC button Highlight f4 FUNC Button in o _ the second level of the CSM menu 170 and press the multi selector to the right Press the Saw te multi selector up or down to highlight an option O Flashoff then press to the right to make a selection FV Lock default FV Lock Lens data 1 step spd aperture Same as AE L AF L Flash off Bracket ing burst Matrix metering Center weighted Spot metering If SB 800 or SB 600 Speedlight is attached flash value locks when FUNC button Is pressed Press again to cancel FV lock As above except that when SB 800 or SB 600 is off or not attached FUNC button and command dials can be used to specify focal length and aperture of non CPU lenses PH 121 If FUNC button is pressed when rotating command dials changes to shutter speed exposure modes S and M and aperture exposure modes A and M are made in increments of 1 EV FUNC button performs same f
257. unctions as AE L AF L button Flash will not fire in photos taken while FUNC button is pressed While FUNC button is pressed all shots in exposure or flash bracketing program will be taken each time shutter release button is pressed In continuous high speed and continuous low speed modes camera will repeat bracketing burst while shutter release button is held down If white balance bracketing is selected camera will take photos at up to 8 fps single or continuous high speed mode or 1 7 fps continuous low speed mode and perform white balance bracketing on each frame Matrix metering activated while FUNC button is pressed Center weighted metering activated while FUNC button is pressed Spot metering activated while FUNC button is pressed 197 s6unyas tuo3sn aping nua IN Custom Setting f5 Customize Command Dials 23 This option controls the operation of the main and sub command dials Highlight f5 Command dials in the second level of the CSM menu 144 170 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press the multi selector to the right Controls direction of command dials when setting amp E e Bi T flexible program shutter speed easy exposure ss compensation exposure mode exposure compen amp Rotate sation value bracketing increment and flash sync ffe normai a direction mode Press multi selector up or down to highlight Reverss op
258. une Optimal Exposure Use this option to fine tune the exposure value Sune selected by the camera Exposure can be fine ALTE tuned separately for each metering method by ot disp from 1 to 1 EV in steps of sEV Highlight b7 Fine tune exposure in the second level of the CSM menu MN 169 and press the multi selector O No i to the right A message will be displayed warning ATEO that the fig icon does not appear when exposure EAFA is altered press the multi selector up or down to highlight Yes and press the multi selector to the right select No to exit without altering exposure Press the multi selector up or down to highlight a b7 Fine tune optimal metering method and press the multi selector to TEA the right to display a list of exposure values Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an op tion then press to the right to make a selection Fine Tuning Exposure Exposure can be fine tuned separately for each Custom Settings bank Note that as the exposure compensation icon f amp is not displayed the only way to determine whether exposure has been altered is to view the fine tuning menu Exposure com pensation PY 95 is recommended in most situations 183 Custom Setting c1 AE Lock Buttons A This option determines what controls lock expo sure Highlight c1 AE Lock in the second level of the CSM menu 9 169 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an optio
259. utton or by pressing the shutter release button halfway e The camera is turned off e Another image is displayed single image playback or another thumbnail is high lighted thumbnail playback 142 Voice Memo Playback Options The Audio output option in the setup menu controls whether voice memos are played back over the camera s built in speaker or by a device to which the camera is connected via the EG D2 audio video cable When sound is played back over the built in speaker the Audio output op tion also controls playback volume Highlight Audio output in the setup menu MN 201 and press the multi selector to the right The following options are available Voice memos are played back over built in speaker Selecting this option displays menu Via speaker shown at right Press multi selector up or down default to change volume Beep will sound when op amp tion is selected Press multi selector to right to make selection and return to setup menu Via VIDEO e OUT Audio signal output to A V OUT terminal SET UP MENU I BAudio output v 3 Via speaker gt gt lv souwa y e210 A Audio output Video memos are not played back icon is displayed when photo Off for which voice memo exists is viewed in monitor 143 144 enu Guide to Menu Options Changes to a variety of camera settings are made with the help of menus that appear in the camera monitor This chapter covers
260. video tape the camera monitor will re main off Note that the television may not be able to display the entire image when pictures are played back Y Use an AC Adapter Use of an EH 6 AC adapter available separately is recommended for extended play back When the EH 6 is connected the camera monitor off delay will be fixed at ten minutes and the exposure meters will no longer turn off automatically Video Mode Y 204 Be sure that the video standard matches the standard used in the video device Note that resolution will drop when images are output on a PAL device Audio Output 143 Set Via VIDEO OUT to play back or record voice memos on the video device 222 Connecting to a Computer Data Transfer and Camera Control The supplied UC E4 USB cable can be used to connect the camera to a com puter Once the camera is connected PictureProject can be used to copy a4 photographs to the computer where they can be browsed viewed and retouched The camera can also be used with Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 1 or later available via download to purchasers of Nikon Capture 4 which supports batch processing and more advanced image editing options and can be used to control the camera directly from the computer Before Connecting the Camera Install the necessary software after reading the manuals and reviewing the system requirements To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted be sure the camera battery Is fully charge
261. wfinder and top control panel a1nsodx3 syde1b030yd BulyeL Rotate the sub command dial to choose the desired aperture 3 Frame a photograph focus and shoot 88 Non CPU Lenses If the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the Non CPU lens data item in shooting menu PY 126 when a non CPU lens is attached the current f number will be displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel rounded to the nearest full stop Other wise the aperture displays will show only the number of stops 4F with maximum ap erture displayed as AF and the f number must be read from the lens aperture ring Exposure Warning If the camera is unable to produce the correct exposure at the selected aperture the electronic analog exposure display PY 91 in the viewfinder will show the amount of under or over exposure and one of the following indicators will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder shutter speed displays Description Subject too bright Choose smaller aperture larger f number or lower sensitivity ISO equivalency 4 50 or use optional Neutral Density ND filter Subject too dark Choose larger aperture smaller f number or higher sensitivity ISO El equivalency 4 50 or use optional Speedlight EEE bune N 4 14 DP Y Aperture Lock Aperture can be locked at the selected setting PY 92 b3 EV Step BN 181 This option controls whether changes to shutter soeed a
262. with the camera being careful to first remove all dust and other foreign matter that may be adhering to the body cap Should foreign matter find its way onto the low pass filter clean the low pass filter as instructed on pages 244 245 of this manual or have the low pass filter cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the low pass filter can be retouched using Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 1 or later available via download to purchasers of Nikon Capture 4 or the clean image options available in some third party imaging software How to Read This Manual First be aware of the warnings cautions and notices on pages li vii Then read Overview and Getting to Know the Overvie Camera to acquaint yourself with the conventions used in this manual and the names of camera parts then set up the camera as described in First Steps pz 7 N l Getting to Know the Camera q an N eb UN eb D ge N Now you are ready to take photographs and play Basic Photography them back Basic Playback Choosing a Shooting Mode Image Quality and Siz O flv S Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Tala White Balance Image Adjustment A Once you have mastered the basics of digital pho tography you can read these sections for complete information on when and how to use camera controls Flash Photography x p
263. xif compliant printers 155 nual A EG B IA 9YL 23pIND Ml Display Mode i choose the information listed in the photo coupe O information display Y 129 highlight Display TEN gt mode in the playback menu YN 146 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi se lector up or down to highlight options then press to the right to make a selection A Y appears next to selected items to deselect highlight and press the multi selector to the right To return to the playback menu highlight Done and press the multi selector to the right Option Description Active focus area if single servo AF is used with E area AF Focus area group dynamic AF or closest subject priority area where focus first locked is shown in red in photo information display Default selection nua A EG B Id ayJ eapind nu N Image Review Image review controls whether or not photo graphs are displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting Highlight Image review in the playback menu MN 146 and press the multi se lector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Image review Option Description Photographs are not automatically displayed after shooting On Photographs are automatically displayed after shooting 156 After Delete To choose whether the following or previous pic ture Is displayed after an image is deleted
264. y stop functioning In most cases this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge Turn the camera off remove and replace the battery and turn the camera on again or if you are using an AC adapter available separately disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again In the event of continued malfunction contact your retailer or Nikon representative Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in loss of any data not recorded to the memory card at the time the problem occurred Data already recorded to the card will not be affected 248 Specifications Type Single lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lenses _ Effective pixels 4 1 million Image sensor 23 3x 15 5 mm total pixels 4 26 million Image size pixels 2464 x 1632 large 1840 x 1224 medium Lens mount Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Compatible lenses INIA IN ANITA All functions supported MAA All functions supported except autofocus and some exposure Other AF Nikkor All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering and Al P Nikkor All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering 3D Non CPU Can be used in exposure modes A and M electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f 5 6 or faster color matrix metering multi sensor balanced fill flash for digi tal SLR and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data IX Nikkor lenses

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