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Nikon Camcorder D2H User's Manual

1. deis Left Center Right Left Center1 Center2 Right Bottom 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 Shooting mode 178 Custom Setting a4 Disable Lock on This option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the sub ject Highlight a4 Disable lock on in the second level of the CSM menu V 171 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 CSM MENU PIV Disable focus tracking with Lock On Camera waits before adjusting focus when distance to subject No changes abruptly Prevents camera from refocusing when subject default is briefly obscured by objects passing through frame Camera immediately adjusts focus when distance to subject Yes 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 release button and the AF ON buttons can be used to initiate autofocus or whether autofocus is only ini
2. selection A Y appears next to selected items to deselect highlight and press the multi selector to the right Data Include shooting data in photo information display nus peqAejd euj epino nua Iu Histogram Include histogram in photo information display Highlights Include highlights in photo information display Active focus area if single servo AF is used with dynamic 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 To exit the display mode menu and return to the playback menu highlight Done and press the multi selector to the right Image Review Image review controls whether or not photo gt l Image review graphs are displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting Highlight Image review in the playback menu PM 148 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 Off Photographs are not automatically displayed after shooting On Photographs are automatically displayed after shooting 159 After Delete B After delete determines whether the follow S ing or previous photograph is displayed after Aeroc an image is deleted Highlight After delete in oa O the playback menu M 148 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to
3. Indicator EL Monitor panel Problem Solution c e Error accessing memory e Use Nikon approved card card e Check that contacts are iv clean If card is damaged 237 contact retailer or Nikon THIS CARD ola CANNOTBE representative USED blinks e Unable to create new e Delete files or insert new 22 folder memory card 148 e Card has not been for e Format memory card 23 matted for use in D2H 207 No images on memory Select folder containing im FOLDER card or folder s selected ages from Playback folder 22 CONTAINS for playback contain no menu or insert different 150 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 150 HIDDEN are hidden image used to allow at 154 least one image to be dis played FILE DOES File has been created or NOT modified using a computer Delete file or reformat 23 CONTAIN or different make of cam memory card 148 IMAGE DATA era or file is corrupt 207 VA Note on Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances unusual characters may appear in the control panel and the camera may 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 t
4. Rear control panel Viewfinder Lt e uejeg exiuM sudea6o1oug Buyer C e5 Auto BKT Set PY 196 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 varied with each image bracketing the value selected in the white balance menu or using the ISO button 53 aduejeg a31ym suyde1bo30yd Bune Kd Fine Tuning White Balance At settings other than 4 Choose color temp and PRE preset white 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 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 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 fM 52 highlight an option other than Choose color temp FRAUE Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade bd y N or White bal pr
5. 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 functions as AE L AF L button To temporarily disable flash press shutter release button 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 201 s6unyas uio1sn5 epins nua T3 Custom Setting f5 Command Dials A This option controls the operation of the main and sub command dials Highlight f5 Command dials in the second level of the CSM menu Kf 172 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 Rotate Direction This option controls the direction of all com mand dials when setting flexibl
6. Available only when optional EH 6 AC adapter is con nected t Available only when optional WI 1 WT 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 206 Format Memory cards must be formatted before first use O rn Format Formatting memory cards is also an effective way of deleting all pictures on the card To format JAM a memory card highlight Format in the setup WILL BE DELETED menu Mi 206 and press the multi selector to ENTER OK the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight one of the following options and then press the Q9 button No Exit without formatting memory card Format memory card Message shown at right displayed while formatting is in progress Do Ph Edu not turn the camera off remove the batteries la Yes or memory card or unplug the AC adapter available separately until formatting is com plete and setup menu is displayed FORMATTING V4 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 a
7. O blinks 5 blinks Err blinks gu E e cR nks blinks Indicator Monitor panel hs La 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 tings or camera has run out of file or folder numbers a O n las 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 ES 111 AZ TUER 112 113 117 41 148 27 NOCARD PRESENT CARD IS NOT Lar FORMATTED Y Be Camera cannot memory card Turn camera off and con detect firm that card is correctly inserted Memory card has not been formatted for use in D2H Format memory card 22 29 207 243 6unoouse qnoJ1 sa3oN Je2iuupa fx 6unoouse qnoJj 5S930N e2 ruupar
8. 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 Yos Use of a tripod is recommended when shooting at slower shutter speeds To prevent blur try increasing sensitivity c y 48 50 or using a VR lens An optional Speedlight c y 106 can be used to prevent blur at shutter speeds of Vos or slower 33 ude46030ugd gt 1Seg J81103n1 eb O a UJ y e A g er O eb O Q y Lo y lt 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 after shooting the access lamp next to the card slot cover will light Do not eject the memory card turn the camera off or remove or disconnect 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 V4 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 LBCAST image sensor that the camera uses in place of film It may also produce a white blur effect in the final photograph Image Review PW 159 Photographs can be displayed at any time during or after reco
9. spul ISO ISO Cz Exposures remaining ISO default Rear control panel shows sensitivity Exposures Rear control panel shows number of exposures remaining Sensitivity remaining displayed only while ISO button is pressed 192 Viewfinder Display This option controls whether the viewfinder shows the frame count or number of exposures px pu remaining note that regardless of the option se ali Viewfinder display lected the number of frames that can be Stored BS HGS in the memory buffer will be shown while the shutter release button is pressed Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Frame count default Viewfinder shows frame count C Exposures remaining s6uljyjas uio1sn5 epins nue is Exposures remaining Viewfinder shows number of exposures remaining Custom Setting d7 Illumination This option controls the control panel backlights LCD illuminators Highlight d7 Illumination in AA the second level of the CSM menu i 172 and press the multi selector to the right Press the OFF Lamp on switch ZUR multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection 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 mote that this increases drain on battery ON Any butto
10. 198 199 200 200 201 202 204 204 205 205 Custom Setting C Bank Select Custom Settings are stored in one of 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 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 i 162 To display the bank menu highlight Bank select in the top level of the CSM menu Wi 170 and issu M 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 A B C D ABC Rename B Select bank B C 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 4 182 is chosen after ISO has been set to
11. 20 EV 3D color matrix or center weighted metering IT 20 EV spot metering ATA RANA Combined CPU and Al Exposure control Exposure modes Programmed auto with flexible program shutter priority auto aperture priority auto manual IST CEU HITSIESHIUIN o 5 EV in increments of Y Ya or 1 EV Bracketing Exposure and or flash bracketing 2 9 exposures in incre ments of Y Y 7 or 1 EV Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value with AE L AF L button Shutter Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane shutter Speed 30 V amp oooS in steps of Y3 15 or 1 EV bulb Sensitivity 200 1600 in steps of Vs or 1EV 3200 6400 ISO equivalent auto gain to ISO 1600 equivalent White balance Auto TTL white balance with 1 005 pixels RGB sensor six manual modes with fine tuning color temperature setting Bracketing 2 9 exposures in increments of 1 2 or 3 246 Flash Sync contact X contact only flash synchronization at up to 250s Flash control TTL TTL flash control by combined five segment TTL multi sensor with single component IC and 1 005 pixel AE sensor e SB 800 i TTL balanced fill flash for digital SLR and standard i TTL flash for digital SLR e SB 80DX 28DX or 50DX with type G or D lens 3D multi sensor 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 st
12. All then press to the right to make a selection Current KENNEN INNEN NCD2H Images in all folders created by the D2H will be visible during playback Images in all folders created by cameras that conform to the Design All Rule for Camera File System DCF all Nikon digital cameras and most other makes of digital camera will be visible during playback Current Only images in the current folder will be visible during playback Selecting a Folder for Storage 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 xy 165 Current If multiple folders are created using the Active folder gt New option in the shooting menu 4 165 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 NCD2H or All eN Creating a Folder at Startup If the Q button is pressed when the camera is turned on a new folder will be created if no empty folders are already present on the memory card The folder number for the new folder will be one greater than largest folder number on the card No folder will be created if the largest folder number on the card is 999 150 Slide Show To play images back one after the other in an automated slide show highlight Slide show in ERESISSEISU the playback menu PY 148 and press th
13. sir Led gt 206 219 The Playback Menu Managing Images nual eq Aejd eu4 epino nua A The playback menu contains the following options PLAYBACK MENU Option T Playback folder 150 Image review 156 158 Display mode 159 After delete 160 The playback menu is not displayed if no memory card is inserted Delete PLAYBACK MENU To display the delete menu highlight Delete and Ri press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option f Selected then press to the right to make a selection AI Option Description Delete selected photographs AML Delete all photographs High Capacity Memory Cards If the memory card contains a large number of files or folders and the number of pic 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 i 154 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 148 Deleting Selected Photographs Selected Choosing Selected displays the photographs in the folder or folders selected in the Playback folder menu fM 150 as small thumbnail images PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU Pig S
14. All types 110 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR Speedlight emits a series of nearly invisible preflashes monitor preflashes im mediately 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 information from matrix metering system to adjust flash output for natural balance between main subject and ambient background lighting Not available when spot metering Is used Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR As above except that distance information is not included in regulating flash output Precision of calculation can be increased for non CPU lenses by provid ing lens data focal length and maximum aperture 124 127 Not available when spot metering is used Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR Flash output is adjusted to en sure that main subject is correctly exposed without taking the back ground into account Recommended for shots in which main subject is emphasized at the 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 SB 800 Advanced Wireless SB 80DX Flash mode feature SB 800 Lighting SB 28DX SB 50DX Mm LS v Dun pHa of mf AA Auto aperture A Non TTL auto RA GN Ran
15. Auto meter off and c5 Monitor off 187 s6uljjas uio3sn5 epinrs nua is Custom Setting d1 Shooting Speed 2 This option determines the rate at which photo i3id1 CL Mode shooting speed graphs can be taken in CL continuous low speed mode Shooting speed can be set to values be tween 1 and 7 frames per second fps the de fault value is 3fps Highlight d1 Shooting speed in the second level of the CSM menu PY 172 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 Maximum Shots The maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst in continuous mode can be setto alise US the following values e Compressed NEF RAW JPEG 1 24 e Uncompressed NEF RAW JPEG 1 25 OK e Compressed NEF RAW 1 25 m e Uncompressed NEF RAW 1 26 e TIFF RGB 1 35 e JPEG 1 40 Highlight d2 Maximum shots in the second level of the CSM menu Wi 172 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 sbunies uo1sn epinr nua Shutter Speed At slow shutter speeds the shooting speed may be slower than the value selected for A Custom Setting d1 Y Interval Timer Photography During interval timer photography Custom Setting d1 also determines the shooting speed in S single frame and M ue modes 188
16. Custom Setting d3 Exp Delay Mode Shutter release can be delayed until about 0 4s d3 Exposure delay mode after the shutter release button is pressed reduc ing camera shake in situations in which the least camera movement could result in blurred photo OFF off graphs for example microscope photography Highlight d3 Exp delay mode in the second level of the CSM menu i 172 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 default Shutter is released when shutter release button is pressed ON On sBunieg uio1sn5 epins nue i gt On Shutter is released about 0 45 after shutter release button is pressed 189 Custom Setting d4 Long Exp NR A This option controls whether photographs taken 21d4 Long exposure at shutter speeds slower than about Vas are processed to reduce noise randomly spaced brightly colored pixels that appear at slow shut OFF Off ter speeds particularly in shadows X Highlight d4 Long Exp NR in the second level of the CSM een menu M 172 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to high light an option then press to the right to make a selection CI CI Off default Noise reduction off camera functions normally noise reduction sbunies uio1sn epins NUAIAN Noise reduction takes effect at shutter speeds of about Y2s or s
17. Light source aduejeg a311ym syde1bo30yd Huy Press the WB button and rotate the main command dial until PRE is displayed in the rear control panel or viewfinder sidebar l Rear control panel e Viewfinder If the new value for preset white balance will be used immediately select preset d O by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub command dial until d 0 is displayed in the rear control panel Wf 61 Otherwise there is no need to select d O when measuring a new value for white balance 56 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 Pr will also appear in the top control panel and viewfinder frame count displays ETA 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 ba
18. Regardless of the settings chosen the command dials are always used with type G lenses the lens aperture ring with non CPU lenses 93 a1nsodx3 sydea16o30yd Burer N a1nsodx3 syde1b030yd 6urnjer sj Shutter Speed and Aperture 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 J 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 Y 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 J 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 J button and rotate the sub command dial until the lock icons disappear from the displays 94 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 ar
19. This option determines whether adjustments to exposure compensation are made in increments equivalent to Y EV 1 3 step the default option 5 EV 1 2 step or 1EV 1 step Highlight b4 Exposure comp EV in the second level of the CSM menu 171 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 b5 Exposure Comp This option controls whether the button is needed to set exposure compensation M 97 If CMD Dial only is selected the O at the center of the exposure display will blink even when expo sure compensation is set to 0 184 CSM MENU 213 EV steps for exposure control eee 1 3step ee 1 2 step 1 step CSM MENU b4 EV steps for exposure compensation eee 1 3 step ee 1 2 step 9 1 step CSM MENU 3b5 Easy exposure compensation OFF amp CMD Di ZR ON CMD Dial only Highlight b5 Exposure comp in the second level of the CSM menu M 171 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down 4 to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection amp CMD Dial Exposure compensation set by pressing button and rotating default main command dial Exposure compensation set by rotating command dial only Dial used depends on option selected for Custom Setting f5 Custom Setting f5 Sub command dial Sub command dial z
20. 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 240 241 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 available sepa rately 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 ii vii Next read Overview and Getting to Know Overview fod the Camera to familiarize yourself with the con ventions used in this manual and the names of Getting to Know the Camera camera parts then set up your camera as described Fist stes i in First Steps Basic Photography O Basic Playback E Now you are ready to take photographs and play them back Image Quality and Size Hi Sensitivity ISO Equivalency e White Balance Image Adjustment O Choosing a Shooting Mode f Once you have mastered the basics of digital Focus 8 photography you can read these sections for complete information on when and how to use Exposure camera controls Flash Photography 5 Interval Timer Photography Self Timer Mode N Non CPU Lenses 6 000 ruon Reset Refer to these chapters for more on thumbnail play M
21. an option then press to the right to make a selection option O Desaripton N VOS Wrap around disabled Wrap Wrap around enabled 181 s6uljjas uio1sn5 epins nua is Custom Setting a8 Vertical AF ON A This option determines what functions are as signed to the AF ON button for vertical shooting A Highlight a8 Vertical AF ON in the second level of the CSM menu Mi 171 and press the multi Ez AF ON m3 AF ON Focus selector to the right Press the multi selector up ra or down to highlight an option then press to the t ha Focus area right to make a selection sbunies uio1sn epinr nua AF ON Pressing vertical AF ON button initiates autofocus Focus area can Focus area be selected by pressing vertical AF ON button and rotating sub default command dial AF ON Pressing vertical AF ON button initiates autofocus Pressing vertical AF ON button locks focus and exposure Focus AE AF L area can be selected by pressing vertical AF ON button and rotat Focus area ing sub command dial AE AF L Pressing vertical AF ON button locks focus and exposure Vertical AF ON button controls focus area selection only Focus Focus area area can be selected by pressing vertical AF ON button and rotat ing sub command dial Custom Setting b1 SO Auto If On is selected for this option the camera will automatically adjust sensitivity ISO equivalency Pp if the limits of the camera exposure system are exceeded at the sen
22. e The Creative Lighting System When used with an SB 800 Speedlight available separately the D2H sup ports the full range of options available with the Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS including i TTL flash control Flash Color Information Commu nication Auto FP High Speed Sync FV Lock and AF assist illumination for multi area autofocus When used with multiple SB 800 flash units the D2H also supports Advanced Wireless Lighting Advanced Wireless Lighting Multiple SB 800 flash units can be used to eliminate shadows for a natural lighting effect or to light other areas of the frame away from the main sub ject Flash modes supported include i TTL flash control auto aperture and manual The remote Speedlights can be divided into up to three groups A B and C and each group controlled separately by the master Speedlight mounted on the camera The master Speedlight can be turned off and only remote Speedlights used while flash compensation x3 EV and flash control i TTL auto aperture or manual for the slave units can be controlled re motely No cables are required ude460310ug use 4 sude460310ud bul Modeling Illumination SB 800 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 pre view the total lighting effect achieved with multiple flash units Modeling illumination can be turned off using Custom Setting e4 Mode
23. i Press the FUNC button The SB 800 will emit a monitor preflash to determine the appropriate flash level Flash output will be locked at this level and FV Lock icons FIieTd 4 and ETB will appear in the control panel and viewfinder 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 Press the FUNC button to release FV Lock and confirm that the FV Lock icons HET and HIM are no longer displayed in the control panel and viewfinder 108 AF Assist for Multi Area AF The SB 800 features AF assist illumination linked to the D2H focus areas allowing autofocus to be used even at night regardless of the subject s posi tion in the frame AF assist illumination can be used in all AF area modes including single area AF dynamic area AF group dynamic AF and dynamic area AF with closest subject priority If the subject is poorly lit the AF assist illuminator will light automatically when single servo AF is used in combina tion with an AF Nikkor lens if a lens with an angle greater than 35 mm is used the illuminator may not light if the focus area at the left or right edge of the frame are selected i TTL Flash Control When used with the D2H and set to TTL the SB 800 automatically uses one of the following types of i TTL flash control I TTL Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR Standard I TTL Flash for Digit
24. non CPU lenses and 124 value display 7 11 Ambient light sensor 51 57 Auto meter off 187 Autoexposure lock 95 Autofocus 76 continuous servo 72 focus tracking 73 single area AF 72 single servo 72 Auto FP high speed sync 107 194 B Backlight control panel 3 BASIC See Image quality Battery inserting 17 life 249 storage v Blur reducing 33 48 50 106 See also Exposure delay mode Mirror up mode 208 240 Bulb See long time exposures Bracketing 98 105 See also Exposure bracketing White balance bracketing Brightness See LCD Brightness C C See Autofocus continu OUS Servo 250 CH See Shooting mode CL See Shooting mode Clock calendar 19 Closest subject priority See AF area mode Color mode 67 168 Color profile See Color mode Color temperature See White balance CompactFlash See Memory card Computer 213 223 Continuous shooting mode 70 188 Contrast See Tone compen sation CPU lenses 20 228 230 Creative Lighting System 160 Custom Settings 170 defaults 175 menu banks 173 CSM See Custom Settings CSM menu CSM menu 170 205 D Date 19 209 Delete 148 149 Deleting 35 130 148 149 See also Memory card formatting all images 149 playback menu 148 selected images 149 single frame playback 35 130 Depth of field preview 85 Digital Print Order Format 156 Diopter 31 232 DPOF See Digital Print Order Format D TTL flash control 110 E
25. o m A Auto default Normal Less contrast More contrast Custom Highlight Tone compensation in the shoot ing menu M 168 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 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 Camera automatically optimizes contrast by selecting the ap propriate 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 sub jects from being washed out in direct sunlight Choose this curve to preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low contrast subjects Nikon Capture 4 available separately 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 opti
26. pos for vertical shooting button Mf 49 XE 12 Image quality size QUAL button Bf 43 AF ON button for vertical shooting M 73 White balance WB Microphone f button Mi 140 button M 53 Microphone M 140 V The Speaker and Microphone Do not bring magnetic devices such as microdrive cards close to the built in speaker or microphone 5 eJoule ay mouy 0 buneo uononpoanul E The Top Control Panel elos loa 5 i E e EE pis ca IG m m ri AF EA L1 CAEN ma ga D o e V c e REAR 474 c EK UL IL Oe eu ce n n e EER M 0 8 uu SLOCKJINTERVAL EE E 24 aiii Shutter speed 85 93 94 Exposure compensation value 97 Number of shots in bracketing SEQUENCE 98 Number of intervals for interval timer photography 120 Focal length non CPU lens 126 Sensitivity ISO equivalency 49 yA Shutter speed lock icon 94 e Flexible program indicator 87 Exposure mode ssssee 85 6 Memory card indicator 23 FOCUS area esse 74 78 79 AF area mode sssssssss 76 VA Flash sync mode 113 9 Number of exposures Cu A 28 47 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills 71 Capture mode indicator 225 Aperture stop i
27. 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 The current value for exposure compensation can be confirmed in the electronic analog exposure display or by pressing the button Frame the photograph focus and shoot Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to 0 or performing a two button reset PY 128 Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off b4 Exposure Comp EV Wi 184 Use this option to set the increments for exposure compensation to 2 or 1EV b5 Exposure Comp IV 184 If desired exposure compensation can be set without pressing the button 97 Bracketing 4 The D2H offers three types of bracketing exposure bracketing flash brack y 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 109 111 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 adjus
28. 4 87 Shutter priority auto Shutter speed 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 metering take effect when the lock is released ES c1 AE Lock PY 186 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 PW 186 Depending on the option selected the AE L AF L button locks both focus and expo sure the default setting only focus or only exposure Options are available for keep ing exposure locked until the AE L AF L button is pressed a second time the shutter is released or exposure meters turn off 96 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 EV ainsodxy
29. 7 eyepiece adapter available sepa rately required DK 14 and DK 17A Antifog Finder Eyepieces These viewfinder eyepieces prevent fogging in humid or cold condi tions The DK 17A is equipped with a safety lock DK 2 Rubber Eyepiece Cup The DK 2 makes the image in the viewfinder 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 4 Right Angle Viewing Attachment The DR 4 attaches at a right angle to the viewfinder eyepiece allow ing the image in the viewfinder to be viewed from above when the camera is in the horizontal shooting position DK 7 Eyepiece Adapter The DK 7 is used when attaching the DG 2 Magnifier or DR 3 Right Angle Viewing Attachment to the D2H Type B porco e Type E Pp 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 D2H 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 exposure compensation to 1 e To prevent moir use of a filter is not recommended when th
30. 8 Sub command dial Main command dial ES Main command dial Sub command dial M N A CMD Dial only s6uljyjas uio1sn5 epinrs nue is Custom Setting b6 Center Weight When calculating exposure center weighted me b6 Center weight area tering assigns the greatest weight to a circle in the center of the frame The diameter 0 of this 6 circle can be selected from 6 8 10 and 13mm z mm the default option is 8mm Highlight b6 Center i od weight in the second level of the CSM menu f NE Average 171 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 Non CPU Lenses The option chosen for Custom Setting b6 applies only to CPU lenses When a non CPU lens is attached the size of the area assigned the greatest weight in center weighted metering is 8mm regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting b6 or for the Non CPU lens data option in the shooting menu 185 Custom Setting c1 AE Lock o ER This option controls whether exposure locks while c1 AE Lock buttons the shutter release button is pressed halfway 2 Highlight c1 AE Lock in the second level of the CSM menu 171 and press the multi selector OFF AE L AF L Buttd_0l3 to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection AE L AF L Button default Exposure can only be locke
31. 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 powered by the supplied SD 800 battery pack or SD 6 SD 7 or SD 8A power sources available separately Custom settings are available for fine tuning all aspects of flash operation seillosse y jeuondo se10N e iuupar eu 233 S391105593IIY Jjeuondo se10N e iuupar eu Optional Speedlights continued PC card adapters Software 234 SB 80DX Speedlight This high performance Speedlight has a Guide Number of 53 174 m ft 35 mm zoom head position ISO 200 20 C 68 F GN at ISO 100 is 38 125 and accepts four LR6 AA alkaline batteries or SD 7 SD 8A and SK 6 power sources available separately 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 a wide panel or bounce adapter can be used for a wider flash angle producing soft lighting that balances the foreground subject with the background An illuminator is included to assist in adjusting settings in the dark Custom settings can be used to fine tune all aspects of operation SB 50DX Speedlight This Guide Number 32 105 Speedlight m ft manu
32. Button Reset Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below can be restored E to default values by holding the WB and ISO but ISO QUAL WB mc e yasay uoypng om syde1p0o 0yd Huy tons down together for more than two seconds these buttons are marked by a green dot Cus tom Settings are not affected Option Default Exposure mode Programmed auto Exposure compensation Option tNumber of shots is reset to zero f AF area mode is set to group dynamic Bracketing increment is reset to 0 3 EV AF center group will be selected exposure flash bracketing or 1 white t Custom Setting c2 AE L AF L is unaf balance bracketing 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 i 162 Settings in the remaining banks are unaffected Option Default i Default 200 Fine tuning reset to 0 Reset Shooting Menu PY 164 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 Wi 174 Custom Settings for the current custom settings bank can be restored to default values by selecting Yes for Custom Setting R Menu Reset 128 ore bout Playback Playback Options This section details the operations that can be performed during playback including t
33. Compatible speecdliglits ai ca 111 EE ESTEA E cR c AE E REPRE E cens 113 Flash Contacts and Indicators oooooooccccnnncnnnnnnonononoconnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 117 Interval Timer Photograpby e sad einen wiser v RE ease a erick he 118 S ll Timer ModE eric erases dered A DID ce DUE deus uo Uv bd m M eee URS ORG 123 NoOn CRU Less E 124 WOULD ade dE 128 More About Playback casann arar ce sre pass aaa ORARE SARASA 129 sinelesimade PayDaek talla Adest 130 PHOTO INT OM Ma LOM cs desierit o evi ten P rcd oa Favre oa pus 132 Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback oooooonnnccncincnnccccnoncoconnnnnnnos 134 Taking a Closer Look Playback ZOOM essaie tano o beato sa tta 136 Protecting Photographs from Deletion doc etd teo ote EE Ee 137 Deleting Individual Photographs uh ane A ed hen Y re Tua DA eH sameness 138 VOICE Mem lf P M AID 139 Recording Voice MENO ir e aa a a 140 Voice Memo Recording OPINE 142 Paving Voce MEMOS MR MC 144 Voice Memo Playback ODUOTIS mitra buda ed aep d QR ME C Mae Ru 145 Menu GUIde iiie di PEE epi Pepe edad EC 147 The Playback Menu ceca space eo rete iio 148 IANUE TT TETTE 148 PAVIA CK OOO ETE RENT c 150 UC SOON cete A cdas 151 Paena Beo ic omina utt io a icu e pero EC PI 154 PR cue tei hel pn iac S E ai MIU S EM LU ios 156 Bede eT xe T 159 A 159 A A II A TM rs REN MA D adis 160 The Shooting MO ds 161 SPOON MENU Baile ecdesi
34. Copy d 0 SHOOTING MENU i3 EZ C cursor Input veg OK L amp OI2S4ASRG78BO 2 i lt a gt ABCDEFGHIJKL MNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _abcdefghijklm nopqrstuvwxyz Press the button to return to the thumbnail SHOOTING MENU I3pRE SSelect I 2 display To copy a value for white balance from a photo graph on the memory card to a selected preset ES d 1 d 4 only highlight the preset in the thumb demus nail display and press the center of the multi se Set lector as described in steps 1 3 on page 61 The ee menu shown at right will be displayed Copy d 0 B e uejeg exiuM sudea6o1oug Buyer C 1 Press the multi selector up or down to high light Select image paid uk PRE White bal preset chil s Set Edit comment Select image Ma Copy d 0 Press the multi selector to the right to display SHOOTING MENU the photographs on the memory card Only FIS photographs taken with the D2H will be dis f EE Em ae played other images can not be selected A gt 100 2 100 3 Press the multi selector up down left or right SHOOTING MENU to highlight the desired image To view the OSet E Zoom highlighted image full frame press the but E ton Press the amp button again to return to the thumbnail list 63 aduejeg a31ym suyde1bo30yd Bune Kd Press the center of the multi selector to copy SHOOTING MENU S prE Select nreA Set the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to t
35. EXA REC ESTA ISO A ISO A Zn n NORM rere NORM E LI LI 9 AM E LI LI On auto and manual Manual only 142 Voice Memo Protect This option controls whether the voice memo for the most recent photograph can be overwritten in Apes shooting mode Highlight Voice memo protect in the setup menu IM 212 and press the multi ON On selector to the right The following options are ES gy available On Voice memo can not be recorded in shooting mode if one already exists for default most recent image Voice memo can be recorded in shooting mode even if one already exists Off for most recent image Existing memo will be deleted and replaced by new memo Voice memos can not be overwritten in playback mode Voice Memo Button This option controls manual recording Highlight Voice memo button in the setup menu M 212 ie TGSIBIENGUS QR S AE and press the multi selector to the right The fol 0 L Press and hold lowing options are available 0Y Press to start stop Press and hold Voice memo is recorded while Q 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 sowain e210 O 143 SOUI9 AN 9210A 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 pla
36. HI 1 or HI 2 sensitivity ISO equivalency will nor be adjusted automatically 173 sbunies uio1sn epins nua Custom Setting R Menu Reset A To restore default settings for the current Custom s6ul395 WO SND APIND NUAIAN Settings bank Y 173 highlight Menu reset in UL the top level of the CSM menu WM 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 Option Description No Exit menu leaving settings unchanged Yes Restore settings to default values Z4 Two Button Reset Custom Settings are not reset when a two button reset is performed c y 128 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 174 TEMA STNA ISO n r LL TH NORM Default settings are listed below 2 lt AF C mode priority FPS rate d5 File No Seq Off S a2 AF S mode priority Focus d6 Cntrl panel finder A a3 Group dynamic AF inue ia eme ba in T Viewfinder display Frame count e a4 Disable Lock On ue d7 Illumination Lamp on switch z a5 AF activation SSA epi sync speed 1 250 3 a6 Focus area Illum e2 Flash shutter spd 1 60 a Manual focus mode On e3 AA flash mode
37. HulyjeL I ISO step value set to 1s tep a nd a gu ay ma wy Eu Y X 4 yy 4 NGA pal p E Ju a Vt NP gt v 4 AED my DON NER me pum Dui 4 aa gt dd m 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 A ueJeAinb3 OSI A 50 White Balance Keeping Colors True 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 MBA 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 infor mation from the 1 005 pixel RGB sensor LBCAST image sensor and ambient light sensor 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 Color temperature measured using 1 005 pixel RGB sensor LBCAST image sensor and ambient 3 500 light sensor and white balance adjusted auto A Auto 8 000K matically F
38. Lock Aperture can be locked at the selected setting O 94 b3 EV Step PY 184 This option controls whether changes to shutter speed and aperture are made in incre ments equivalent to 5 EV the default setting V EV or 1 EV ES f5 Command Dials IW 202 203 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 N yA a1nsodx3 syde1b030yqg 6urnjer 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 sp
39. On E Continuous mode y e4 Modeling flash On i When selected 0 25 e5 Auto BKT set AE amp flash a7 nis area oswa e6 Manual mode bkting Flash speed a8 Vertical AF ON ARON Focus area o BKT order MTR gt Under gt Over b1 ISO auto ou e8 Auto BKT selection Manual value select b2 ISO step value VIS f1 Center button b3 EV step 1 3 step Shooting mode Center AF area b4 Exposure comp EV 1 3 step Playback mode Thumbnail on off b5 Exposure comp 8 CMD dial Multi selector Do nothing b6 Center weight pamm f3 Photolnfo Playback Info 4 gt PBAV c1 AE Lock AE L AF L button f4 FUNC button FV Lock c2 AE L AF L AEAN f5 Command dials c3 Auto meter off 6s Rotate direction Normal c4 Self timer Wee Change Main Sub Off c5 Monitor off 20s Aperture setting Sub command dial d1 Shooting speed 3fps Menus and Playback Off d2 Maximum shots O teme f6 Buttons and dials Default d3 Exp delay mode Off f7 No CF card On d4 Long exp NR Off 175 Custom Setting a1 AF C Mode Priority A This option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter release button is paama au 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 Wi 171 and press the Es Focus 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 FPS rate def
40. SRGB aperture N A Hue 0 Fine tuning reset to O EN Two Button Reset Id 128 Default settings for image quality image size white balance and sensitivity ISO equivalency can also be restored by performing a two button reset eN Creating a Folder at Startup If the Q button is pressed when the camera is turned on a new folder will be created if no empty folders are already present on the memory card Note that no folder will be created if the most recent folder is numbered 999 164 Active Folder To select the folder in which subsequent im OI Active folder ages will be stored highlight Active folder in the shooting menu I 161 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 Dialog shown at right will be displayed press multi selector up or down to choose number New to create new folder and return to shoot ing menu Subsequent photographs will be stored in new folder List of existing folders will be displayed press multi selector up or down to highlight folder 100NCD2H press to right to select and return to shoot OINGDOH DA ing menu Subsequent photographs will be stored in selected folder Number of Folders Additional time will be required for recording and playback if the memory card con tains a very large number of folders FA Automatic Folder Creation If the current folder contains
41. The higher the sensitivity ISO the less light needed to make an exposure allowing higher shutter speeds A ueJeAinb3 OSI A1nnisuss syde1b030yd BuryeL or smaller apertures Sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 200 and ISO 1600 in steps equivalent to 3 EV Higher values of HI 1 approximately equiv alent to ISO 3200 and HI 2 approximately equivalent to ISO 6400 are also available for situations in which 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 M 168 and press the multi selector to the right White bal Hue adjustment Intvl timer shooting Non CPU lens data b d Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right The shooting menu will be displayed 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 settings of HI 1 and HI 2 will likely contain appreciable amounts of noise Use only to capture natural lighting under low light conditions or when a fast shutter speed is required to prevent blurring Nikon recommends that image sharpening c y 65 be turned off at these settings to avoid heightening the effects of noise 48 The ISO Button Sensitivity can also be set by pressing the
42. 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 ncrease the separation between the 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 D2H Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires
43. area not visible a i aa 9 o e in monitor Hold multi o vo selector down to scroll g rapidly to other areas of frame ES f1 Center Button Playback Mode PY 198 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 136 Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full frame and thumbnail playback the button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion Protected files can not be deleted using the button or the Delete option in the playback menu and have DOS read only status when viewed on a Windows computer Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted To protect a photograph p egq e d 13noqy sO 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 in full frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list and then press the Q button 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 protect 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 for playback pr
44. be taken but will not be stamped with the correct time and date and interval timer photography will not function correctly Replace the battery 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 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 ELA NCAUTION Use only CR1616 lithium batteries Using another type of battery could cause an ex plosion Dispose of used batteries as directed V 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 Setting the Time and Date Be sure to set the time and date after replacing the clock battery c y 19 239 eJ9ue au 103 BUIIe SIION e iuuper The Low Pass Filter L The LBCAST image sensor that acts as the camera s picture element is fitted with a low pass filter to prevent moir Although this filter prevents foreign _ objects from adhering directly to the image sensor under certain conditions dirt or dust on the filte
45. 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 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 85 mm 1 3 5 4 5S Al 28 105 mm 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 required depending on camera orientation 20 Use preset aperture In manual exposure mode preset aperture using focusing attachment before determining exposure and taking photograph e PF 4 Reprocopy Outfit requires PA 4 Camera Holder PB 6D may be V Incompatible Accessories and Non CPU Lenses The following accessories and non CPU lenses can not be used with the D2H e Non Al lenses e enses that r
46. bracketing pro gram selected Modifications to exposure are added to those made with exposure compensation M 97 making it possible to achieve exposure compensation values of more than 5 EV ensodx3 sudea6o30ug Burer N While bracketing is in effect 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 EX 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 selecting WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 or by performing a two button reset WN 128 al though in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated LY 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 PY 198 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 exp
47. by pressing the center of the multi se PIS lector when the camera is in shooting mode Shooting mode Center AF area Illuminate AF area Not used 198 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 Not used shooting mode 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 esee in playback mode Press the multi selector up or Playback mode down to highlight an option then press to the Thmbnail on off A right to make a selection Histogram on off Zoom on off Thumbnail on off Press center of multi selector to toggle between single image default Histogram on off Zoom on off and thumbnail playback Press center of multi selector to turn histogram
48. 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 fW 148 and press the multi selector to the right Press the EHMIMES multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Select set MT Description cd Select set Select photographs for printing Deselect all Remove all images from print order NEF Images Images created at image quality settings of NEF Raw dc y 41 can not be selected for printing using this option FA 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 III sRGB M 67 VA 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 Y DPOF 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 check that the printer or print service supports DPOF Even without access to a DPOF compatible device images can still be printed using the software provided with the camera if the computer is connected to a color printer Photofinishers that do not support DPOF may accept photographs for p
49. control panel will blink and A will be displayed in the viewfinder 229 cw sa10ssa y Peuondo sa1oN e iuuper y Jjeuondo s93oN e91uyda E S911055923 CPU lenses can be identified by the presence 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 A 35 mm camera has a diagonal picture angle approximately one and a half times that of the D2H When calculating the focal length of the lenses for the D2H in 35 mm format you will therefore need to multiply the focal length of the lens by 1 5 as shown in the following table Approximate focal length mm in 35 mm format modified for picture angle Ux 20 24 255 30 36 42 525 75 90 127 5 105 135 180 200 300 400 500 600 157 5 202 5 270 300 450 600 750 900 Y Calculating Picture Angle The size of the area exposed by a 35 mm eure sze emm d camera is 36x24mm The size of the area exposed by the D2H in contrast is 23 3x15 5mm As a result the picture angle of photographs taken with the D2H differs from the picture angle for 35 mm cameras even when the focal length of the lens and the distance t
50. 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 Date in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date n 19 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 FA 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 in the interval timer menu and process each shot to create the number of c
51. delay yy 173 174 176 176 177 178 179 179 180 181 181 182 s um s uio1sn5 epins nua T3 182 183 183 184 184 184 185 185 186 186 187 187 187 171 s um s uo3sn aping nua T3 d Shooting Display e f 172 d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 Shooting speed Maximum shots Exp delay mode Long exp NR File No Seq Cntrl panel finder Illumination Bracketing Flash e1 e2 e3 e4 e5 e6 e7 e8 Flash sync speed Flash shutter spd 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 C Mode max shots Exposure delay mode Long exposure noise reduction File number sequence Control panel viewfinder display LCD Illumination Flash sync speed setting Slowest shutter 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 T 188 188 189 190 191 192 5193 193 194 194 195 195 196 197 197 198
52. display on and off Press center of multi selector to zoom in on image press again to return to full frame display or thumbnail play all Zoom on off back When this option is selected 2x zoom menu of zoom settings shown at 3x zoom right is displayed Choose from 2x y HE zoom 3x zoom and 4x zoom Zoom settings refer to large images 199 s um s uio1sn5 epins nua T3 Custom Setting f2 Multi Selector If desired the multi selector can be used to ac CSM MENU A tivate the exposure meters or initiate autofocus Ee Highlight f2 Multi selector in the second level of the CSM menu M 172 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the AF Initiate autofocus right to make a selection Do nothing Multi selector does not activate exposure meters or initiate default autofocus amp Do nothing 3 Reset mtr off delay sbunies uio1sn epinr NUAIAN i gt Reset mtr off delay Pressing multi selector activates exposure meters In AF S or AF C mode pressing multi selector activates expo Initiate autofocus sure meters Camera focuses while multi selector is pressed Custom Setting f3 Photolnfo Playback By default pressing the multi selector up or down during playback displays the other images on the AA memory card while pressing the multi selector left or right changes the photo information dis OFF Info
53. en1o3n ul 36 Using Camera Menus lt gt 39 40 d k j n g Image Sm ius rel og r a p h S ensitivity n a ISO The Details White Balance Y 51 6484 Image Adjustment y 65 69 Tutorial Basic Photography described the basic order of operations for taking photographs at the SARLI mm E O most commonly used settings This chapter ex plains how and when to adjust camera settings for Focus different shooting conditions lt gt 72 83 Exposure gt 84 105 22 Flash Photography E s 106 117 nterval Timer Photography 118 122 Self Timer Mode cx 123 Non CPU Lenses y 124 127 Two Button Reset y 128 syde16030uyd Bunel e The chart below shows the basic order for adjusting settings when taking photographs Before proceeding be sure to read Using Camera Menus fi 39 for information on menu operations 36 How will this photograph be used gt mage Q ality and Size ETUR gt mage Adjustment rera a A re nacene a ueerene eran What lighting is available sp sensitivity S0 Equivalency eea aeee naene SEEE EE E E ee Will this be a single photo or a series of photos noo nga Sh COUN Modera a mr oe eere Ee ES 3 What is the subject and how will compose the photography O c uL M E o How important is background lighting to the photograph A LE What is more important shutter speed or aperture B Exposure Expoure Mode e ET
54. filter iv 240 M M See Exposure mode manual Manual focus Im age size Manual focus 83 Mass storage 213 223 Memory buffer 46 47 70 71 Memory card 22 24 approved 236 capacity of 46 47 formatting 23 207 Metering 84 3D color matrix 84 center weighted 84 color matrix 84 spot 84 Microdrive See memory card Mirror up See Shooting mode Monitor 5 35 auto off 187 cover 16 Monitor pre flashes 108 Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR 110 M ur See Shooting mode N NEF 41 44 Nikon Capture 4 211 221 Noise 48 85 92 reduction 190 NORMAL See Image quality P Picture Transfer Protocol See PTP Photo information 132 133 Playback 19 129 Playback menu 148 160 PRE See White balance preset Predictive focus tracking 73 Print set 156 158 Protecting images 137 PTP 213 223 R RAW 41 44 46 47 218 See also Image quality NEF Red eye reduction 113 116 S S See Autofocus single ser vo Exposure mode shutter priority auto Shooting mode Self portraits See Self timer Self timer 70 123 Sensitivity 48 50 See also ISO Sequential file numbering 191 Setup menu 206 219 Shutter speed 85 93 and flash synchronization 113 194 Shooting menu 161 169 banks 162 163 Shooting mode 70 71 Single frame See Shooting mode Single frame playback 19 130 131 Size See Image size Slide show 151 153 Speedlight 106 117 194 195 233 234 See also flash SRGB
55. focus area is selected and what happens if the subject moves out of the selected focus area while the camera is still focusing To select the AF area mode rotate the AF area mode selector The selected mode is shown by an icon in the top control panel The following options are available Mode Icon Description 13 User selects focus area manually camera focuses on subject in Single 1 selected focus area only Use for relatively static compositions area AF with subjects that will stay in selected focus area sn204 sude46030ud User selects focus area manually but camera uses information from multiple focus areas to determine focus If the subject c leaves selected focus area even briefly camera will still be able Dynamic I 14 to focus based on information from other focus areas focus area AF area selected in viewfinder does not change Use when fol lowing erratically moving subjects and in other situations in which it is difficult to keep subject in selected focus area User chooses group of focus areas ES in top left center right or bottom i area of frame see right from this Top OJ group camera automatically selects T Group focus area containing subject clos bd S dynamic est to camera Use when subject Left Center Right AF is moving erratically but place of subject in overall composition is known ee Bottom 76 Mode con T Description mm Camera a
56. 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 D 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 ge 3euR Lie Image Dust Off reference data and the mes la PRE MEE sage shown at right will be displayed Choose Di Ayposune CONDITIONS another reference object and repeat the pro lens Lens will be set to infinity cess from Step 3 Y nue N dn3as eu epins nuelAl mn Image Dust Off Reference Data Image Dust Off reference data are recorded to the Ed memory card at an image quality of JPEG Fine and an mmmmmmnmnm image size of Large When the resulting image is played E ann pE back on the camera a grid pattern is displayed and PEPA m s voice memos can not be recorded Files created with B E E N N w w Nw M Dust Off ref photo can not be viewed using computer Image dust off data imaging software 215 Battery Info To view information on the EN EL4 rechargeable Li ion battery currently inserted in the camera pssiWAlit highlight
57. highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection After image is deleted following image is displayed in monitor Show next single image playback or highlighted in thumbnail list thumbnail default playback If deleted image was last frame in memory previous frame will be displayed or highlighted FE Show previous Continue as before nual peq Ae d eu epin After image is deleted previous image is displayed in monitor single Show image playback or highlighted in thumbnail list thumbnail play previous back If deleted image was first frame in memory following frame will be displayed or highlighted If user was scrolling through images in order recorded before dele tion following image will be displayed or highlighted if deleted im age was last frame in memory previous frame will be displayed or highlighted If 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 Continue as before 160 The Shooting Menu Managing Images The shooting menu contains two pages of options p N i bank A Reset UH ee Shooting menu bank 162 163 Active fold Emir c Reset shooting menu 164 Image size Active folder 165 Raw compression 166 Image quality 167 menm Image size 167 ite bal ASO Raw compression 167 Image sharpening A Tone compensa
58. in order taken nue N dnies eu epins nue Send File As When sending images taken at settings of NEF JPEG Fine NEF JPEG Normal or NEF JPEG gts LAN Basic choose whether to send both NEF and ias JPEG files or only the JPEG files Press the multi NEF Raw JPE QEON selector up or down to highlight an option and then press the multi selector to the right Option Description NEF Raw JPEG default Send both NEF and JPEG files JPEG only JPEG only Send JPEG files only Send Folder Entire folders can be selected for transmission to the server Press the multi selector up or down ases to highlight the desired folder and then press the multi selector to the right to begin transmission of the selected folder and all files it contains 100NCD2H USB When using the WT 1AWT 1A set the USB option in the camera setup menu to PTP 31213 218 Deselect All Choose whether to remove send and sent marking from all images on the memory card Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press the multi selector to the right No default Send and sent marking not removed gt Send and sent marking removed from es all files and folders 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 Load Load Wireless TCP IP and FTP set
59. in viewfinder and focus will lock at this distance Camera focuses continuously while shutter release button is pressed c halfway If subject moves focus will be adjusted to compensate pre Continuous di tive focus tracking MI 73 Photographs can be taken whether or servo AF not camera is in focus release priority Camera does not focus automatically focus must be adjusted manu ally using the lens focusing ring If maximum aperture of lens is f 5 6 P 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 72 Y The AF ON Buttons For the purpose of focusing the camera pressing either of the AF ON buttons has the 8 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 shutter 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 whi
60. 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 Wf 214 140 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 recording will end automatically about two seconds before the next photograph is taken sowain e210 CJ During Recording During recording the icons in the rear Rear control panel Viewfinder sidebar 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 In playback mode a Y icon is displayed in the monitor during recording VA After Recording If a voice memo has been recorded for Rear control panel Viewfinder the most recent photograph a icon will sidebar 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 mo
61. leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture Adjustments can be made using flexible program exposure compensation f 97 and auto exposure bracketing fW 98 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 P irs FEN i 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 90 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 Indicator Description Subject too bright Use optional Neutral Density ND filter or lower sen sitivity ISO equivalency M 48 Subject too dark Use optional Speedlight or raise sensitivity ISO equiv alency 4 48 NN 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 YI in effect an asterisk appears next to the exposure LLL mode indicator
62. 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 Punoouse qnoJ s930N Je iuu a tive View finder Control 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 4 4 EE Low battery battery 27 d a4 mr blinks blinks Battery exhausted Replace battery 27 Eme Contact Nikon authorized ser lle fle SUERTE e se Less vice representative 2i No lens attached or non CPU lens attached without Aperture value will be dis AF specifying maximum aperture played if maximum aperture 124 Aperture shown in stops from is specified maximum aperture gt lt Camera unable to focus using blinks autofocus Focus manually 32 e Choose a lower sensitivity 48 ISO equivalency l T __ Use optional ND filter Be H a too E photo will in exposure mode SE USOS S Increase shutter speed QQ A Choose a smaller aperture 90 larger f number e Choose a higher sensitivity 48 ISO equivalency e Use optional Speedlight 106 r e too A photo will be y exposure mode INLET ADLER S Lower shutter speed 88 A Choose a larger aperture 90 242 smaller f number indicator Control R panel finder b E E inks x 5 blinks
63. 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 240 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 camera 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 recor
64. or by performing a two button reset YY 128 although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated FJ White Balance Bracketing White balance bracketing is not available at white balance settings of f Choose color temp or PRE preset or at an image quality of NEF Raw NEF JPEG Fine NEF JPEG Normal or NEF JPEG Basic Selecting any of these options cancels white balance 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 before all photographs in a white balance bracketing sequence have been recorded the camera will power off only after all pho tographs in the sequence have been recorded To turn the camera off without record ing 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 ES e8 Auto BKT Selection Wi 198 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 w
65. or portrait tall orientation with the camera rotated 90 counter clockwise ON On On default Landscape wide Camera rotated 90 orientation clockwise counter clockwise Off Camera orientation is not recorded Nikon Capture 4 and supplied soft ware display all photographs in landscape wide orientation In CH continuous high speed and CL continuous low speed modes am 70 ori entation recorded for first shot applies to all images in same burst even if camera orientation is changed during shooting B t Camera may fail to record correct orientation in shots taken with lens pointing up or down Choose Off to prevent camera from recording incorrect orientation 211 Voice Memo Voice memo contains options for recording voice memos in shooting mode See Voice Memos wpALEduEne E e 139 On auto and manual y MO Manual only gt g D n a Voice Memo Protect The option selected for Voice memo protect gt determines whether the voice memo for the last FRES photograph recorded can be overwritten when QS un ON O the camera is in shooting mode See Voice z Memos Mf 139 OFF Off Voice Memo Button This option controls operation of the Y button See Voice Memos IM 139 is Voice memo button 0 L Press and hold UY Press to start stop Audio Output This menu contains output options for voice SET UP 11 Hn P memos See Voice Memos Wf 139 BJAud
66. panel will show P L in place of the number of exposures remaining Any photographs taken will be re corded to the computer hard disk rather than the camera memory card See the Nikon Cap ture 4 User s Manual for more information V4 Do Not Turn the Camera Off Do not turn the camera off while transfer is in progress 225 Disconnecting the camera If PTP is selected for USB 4 213 the camera can be turned off and the 493nduio e 0 6 amp un euuo5 suon euuo USB cable disconnected once qure e 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 in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears Windows Millennium Edition Me Unplug or Eject Hardware TS 10 00 AM Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon amp amp 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 Macintosh Drag
67. remaining The exposure count displays in the top con trol panel and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be taken at cur rent settings When this number reaches zero the icon will flash in the top control panel and a flashing 7 4 icon will appear in the viewfinder No further pictures can be taken until you delete pictures or insert a new memory card You may be able to take additional pictures at lower image quality or size settings Step 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 RR 37 Pictures are compressed for balance between Image NORM image quality and file size that is ideal for 1 quality JPEG Normal snapshots 44 Image L l m 44 sige Large Images are 2 464 x 1 632 pixels in size AS D Sensitivity digital equivalent of film speed 48 sensitivity 200 set to value roughly equivalent to ISO 200 50 White A White balance is adjusted automatically for 51 balance Auto natural colors under most types of lighting 64 D Built in exposure program automatically ad Exposure i justs shutter speed and aperture for optimal 37 mode Programmed auto exposure in most situations 93 Focus Camera focuses on subject in center focus See Center focus area are 4 Set the
68. 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 Wireless Firmware Version To display the current camera firmware version highlight Firmware version in the setup menu PEU 206 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector to the left to return to the setup menu SET UP Olana Wireless LAN nue N dn eu epins nue E Deselect all SET UP 12 Az Wireless LAN Network settings Load settings file MA Wireless TCP IP FTP SET UP 3 Firmware Version Version No A 1 00 B 1 00 219 220 onnections 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 photographs copied to disk for editing viewing printing or long term storage 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 Television Playback y 222 Connecting to a gt Computer 223 226 a Television Playback Connecting the Camera to a Video
69. shooting mode display begins when shooting ends Thumbnail playback is only available in continuous shooting mode Playback will be interrupted when the shutter release button is pressed and resume when the button is released after shooting c5 Monitor Off NN 187 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 135 peqAejd 3noqy aon aj 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 A D o e Press and or rotate Description Cancel Press Qi to cancel zoom and return to single im resume Q age or thumbnail playback Press again to zoom D Zoom image in mi Press E button to display frame showing area currently zoomed in While but ton is pressed multi Select area selector can be used A LN SN displayed to move frame and A T7 TIN main command dial can be used to control size of frame rotate dial counterclockwise to zoom out clockwise to zoom in Release button to magnify selected area to fill monitor View other Rotate main command dial to view same area of images other images at current zoom ratio Use multi selector to l view
70. shutter will be released automatically if shutter release button is not pressed for 30s after mirror up Mirror will be lowered after M ue photo is taken 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 Average frame rate with continuous servo AF manual or shutter priority auto ex posure a shutter speed of Vasos or faster and memory remaining in memory buffer Buffer can hold up to 24 compressed NEF JPEG images 25 uncompressed NEF JPEG images 25 compressed NEF RAW images 26 uncompressed NEF RAW images 35 TIFF RGB images or 40 JPEG images When noise reduction is on buffer can hold up to 14 compressed NEF JPEG images 15 uncompressed NEF JPEG images 15 compressed NEF RAW images 16 uncompressed NEF RAW images 15 TIFF RGB images or 30 JPEG images Additional photographs can be taken as soon as enough memory is available in buffer 70 WZ 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 mod
71. 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 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 116 Flash Contacts and Indicators The D2H is equipped with an accessory shoe for attaching Speedlights direct 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 80DX 28DX 50DX 27 23 22s and 295 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 80DX 28DX 50DX 27 23 22s or 29s mounted on the camera ac cessory shoe The Flash Ready Indicator EEE i When an SB series Speedlight such as the 800 80DX 28DX 50DX 27 23 22s or 29s is connected the flash ready indicator wil
72. take photographs in aperture priority auto Press the A button and rotate the main com mand dial until A is displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel a1nsodx3 syde1b030yd 6urnjer Rotate the sub command dial to choose the desired aperture 3 Frame a photograph focus and shoot 90 Non CPU Lenses If the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the Non CPU lens data J item in shooting menu d y 124 when a non CPU lens is attached the current f num ber will be displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel rounded to the nearest full stop Otherwise the aperture displays will show only the number of stops AF with maximum aperture displayed as 4Fk 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 em 93 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 eansodx3 sudeu45030uq BuneL Indicator Description Subject too bright Choose smaller aperture larger f number or lower sensitivity ISO equivalency 4 48 or use optional Neutral Density ND filter Subject too dark Choose larger aperture smaller f number or higher sensitivity ISO equivalency 4 48 or use optional Speedlight LY Aperture
73. 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 210 Attach Comment To add the comment to all subsequent photographs highlight Attach com ment in the input comment menu and press the multi selector to the right A Y will appear in the box next to Attach comment highlight Done and press the multi selector to the right to return to the setup menu To prevent the comment from being added to photographs highlight Attach comment in the input comment menu and press the multi selector to the right to remove the check from Attach comment then highlight Done and press the multi selector to the right to return to the setup menu Auto Image Rotation The D2H is equipped with a built in sensor that 31 Auto image rotation nue N dnies eu epinr nue A detects camera orientation Information from this sensor can be embedded in photographs as they are taken allowing portrait tall orientation photographs to be rotated automatically when o displayed in the software provided with the cam era or Nikon Capture 4 Camera records whether shots are in landscape wide orientation portrait tall orientation with the camera rotated 90 clockwise
74. the second level of the CSM menu Pu 172 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 CSM MENU L3e4 Preview button activates modeling flash On default SB 800 emits modeling flash when depth of field is previewed c y 106 Off No modeling flash emitted when depth of field preview button is pressed 195 sBunieg uio1sn5 epinrs nue HN Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT Set A This option controls what settings are affected dle5 Auto bracketing set S when auto bracketing is in effect Highlight e5 D 2 Auto BKT set in the second level of the CSM amp menu S 172 and press the multi selector to AE AE only a the right Press the multi selector up or down Flash only to highlight an option then press to the right to WB WB bracketing a make a selection e a AE amp flash g default Camera performs exposure and flash level bracketing Q d 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 196 Custom Setting e6 Manual Mode Bkting This option controls what settings are affected 5 dEn when AE amp flash or AE only is selected for E qusc ped Custo
75. 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 chemical 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 been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law e tems 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 o
76. to a variety of CPU lens functions when using a non CPU 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 dis play sesue fid2 uoN sudeJ45030ud BunjeL e 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 info 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 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 45 mm 6 8 13 15 16 18 20 24 25 28 35 43 and 45mm e 50 180 mm 50 55 58 70 80 85 86 100 105 135 and 180mm e 200 4000 mm 200 300 360 400 500 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 and 4000 mm The Non CPU Lens Data Menu High
77. white balance list Presets measured f using the ambient light sensor are marked by a g 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 balance is measured again By copying preset d O to one of the other presets before measuring a new value for white balance up to five white balance values can be stored PM 64 Selecting a White Balance Preset To set white balance to a preset value 1 Highlight White bal preset in the white balance menu BY 52 and press the multi se PON coge lector to the right The menu shown at right j will be displayed To return to the shooting menu press the button 2 Presets are identified by an icon or thumbnail a name d 0 d 4 and a comment Press the OTE multi selector up down left or right to high OAH light the desired preset To select the high lighted preset and return to shooting mode without completing steps 3 5 press the button 3 Press the center of the multi selector to display the menu shown at right To view options for eat other presets highlight the name of the cur M rent preset d 0 d 4 and press the multi Set Edit comment selector right Select image Copy d 0 Y Selecting a White Balance Preset the WB B
78. 0 K 4 800 K 5 400K 6 700K E 2 800K 3 000K 4 900K 5 000K 5 600K 100K 2 900K 3 00K 5 000 K 5 200K 5 800K 7 00K 3 000 K 4 200K 5 200 K 5 400 K 6 000K 8 000 K E 3 100K 5 000K 5 300K 5 600K 6 200K 8 400K 3 200K 6 500K 5 400K 5 800K 6 400K 8 800K 3 300K 200K 5 600K 6 000K 6 600K 9 200K e uejeg exiuM sudea6o1oug Huer C 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 55 e uejeg a31ym suyde1bo30yd Bune I Choosing a Color Temperature 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 fM 52 highlight an Choose color temp and press the multi PESE a Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Choose color tempi White bal preset b d selector to the right Aly SB D ML sie ES b eel gt 71v 2B v z m Highlight the desired color temperature and press the multi selector to the right The TES oose color temp shooting menu will be displaye
79. 171 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 Choose a shorter meter off delay for longer battery life Custom Setting c4 Self Timer This option controls the length of the shutter release delay in self timer mode Shutter release can be delayed by approximately 25 5s 10s the default option or 20s Highlight c4 Self timer in the second level of the CSM menu Pu 171 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 c5 Monitor Off 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 cb Monitor off in the second level of the CSM menu V 171 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 Choose a shorter monitor off delay for longer battery life VA The EH 6 AC Adapter CSM MENU i3ic3 Auto meter off delay CSM MENU 3c4 Self timer delay N2s 95s 10s 20s CSM MENU c5 Monitor off delay When the camera is powered by an optional EH 6 AC adapter exposure meters will not turn off and the monitor will only power off after ten minutes regardless of the options chosen for Custom Settings c3
80. 6 117 34 118 122 123 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 dun O Battery fully Aperture and shutter speed indicators in top Charged control panel and all indicators in viewfinder d_2101 Battery turn off if no operations are performed for 6s 177 partially auto meter off Press shutter release button Ja discharged halfway to reactivate display d Al LOW battery Ready fully charged spare battery d 4 Battery flashes flashes exhausted Shutter release disabled No icon displayed when camera powered by optional AC adapter WA 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 VA The C Icon A flashing __ icon in the control panel indicates that the battery has malfunctioned or is otherwise unsuitable for use in the D2H the icon in the viewfinder may also flash Contact a Nikon authorized service representative 27 ude46030ugd gt 1Seg J81101n1 yde b030Uud gt 1Seg e1103n o 1 28 3 Check the number of exposures
81. 9 z nue N dn eu epins nue Image Comment Using this option brief texts comment can be 13 Image comment added to photographs as they are taken Com ments can be viewed when the photographs are Done displayed using the software provided with the camera or Nikon Capture 4 The first twelve let ters of the comment are also visible on the fourth page of the photo information display fW 133 Input comment Attach comment Highlight Image comment in the setup menu PB 206 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 Put changes to settings into effect and exit to setup menu Input Comment Highlight Input comment and press the multi selector to the right The fol lowing dialog will be displayed Enter a comment as described below S OK Keyboard area ERSA A ee Use multi selector to Sul 0123456789 lt Comment area d 2 ABC DE RP GET IKE highlight letters press OP SETUNSECTET Comment appears here center of multi selector _abcdetghijkim To move cursor press E nana rot NAL IAN 17 IAN to select button and use multi selector To move the cursor in the comment 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
82. 999 files or if sequential file numbering 4 191 is on and the current folder contains a picture numbered 9999 the camera will automati cally create a new folder for the next picture by adding one to the current folder num ber 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 continue 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 165 nu w Bunoous eu epino nua ffel File Name s Photographs are saved using file names consisting of DSC or DSC followed by a four digit issus file number and a three letter extension e g a Mis DSC 0001 JPG The File name option is used sRGB to change the DSC portion of the file name z Highlight File name in the shooting menu Ri ipd ur m nue N 6unoous eu 2pIn5 nus 161 and press the multi selector to the right The menu shown at right will be displayed press the multi selector to the right to display the following dialog SHOOTING MENU GEO cursor Input reg OK Keyboard area File name Use multi selector to highlight letters press center of multi selector to select File name area File name appears here To move cursor left or right press button and
83. A D E 2 2 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before inserting or re moving batteries 2 3 Remove the battery chamber cover Turn the battery chamber cover latch to the open position lt and remove the battery chamber cover 2 4 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 2 Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown at right 2 6 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 lt Y Camera Off Display If a battery and memory card are inserted the frame count and number of exposures remaining will be dis played even when the camera is off with some memory cards it may be necessary to turn the camera on to view the frame count and number of exposures remaining Step 3 Choose a Language Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German English Spanish French Chinese and Japanese 5 et 3 o 3 3 ze B zz Gi wn e UN e D po wn 3 2 SHOOTING MENU pw Shooting menu bank Reset shooting menu Active folder y Raw compression White bal A Turn camera on Display menus if option is highlight ed pres
84. 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 equipment 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 5 internal circuitry Do not point the lens at strong light sour
85. Battery info in the setup menu WA Pettery meter 95 206 and press the multi selector to the right ia E Calibration Not required Charging life wew 18 BETTE Battery meter Current battery level expressed as a percentage c y 27 Number of times shutter has been released with current battery since battery was last charged Note that camera may sometimes release shutter without recording photograph for example when measuring value for preset white balance nue N dn3es ay epinrs Picture meter 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 216 Wireless LAN This option is only available when the optional WT 1 WT 1A wireless transmitter is mounted on AUD the camera To adjust wireless LAN settings high PUTEM light Wireless LAN in the setup menu fM 206 SeA and press the multi selector to the right Press the Send folder l Deselect all multi selector up or down to highlight an option Network settings and then press the multi selector to the right See th
86. Device peq e d uoisi ejor suon euuo The supplied EG D2 audio video AV cable can be used to connect the D2H to a television or VCR for playback or recording Turn the camera off M 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 3 Connect the EG D2 as shown Connect to camera Connect to video device 4 Tune the television to the video channel Turn the camera on The camera will function normally while the moni tor is on the image in the monitor will be shown on the television screen or recorded to video tape 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 E Video Output PY 209 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 PY 212 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 computer Once the camera is connected the supplied software can be used to copy p
87. Electronic analog exposure display 93 Electronic range finder 83 Exif version 2 2 158 Exposure bracketing 98 Exposure compensation 97 Exposure delay mode 3 120 Exposure meters 84 See also Auto meter off Exposure mode 85 93 aperture priority auto 90 91 manual 92 93 programmed auto 86 87 shutter priority auto 88 89 F FINE See Image quality Flash 106 107 See also Speedlight bracketing 98 Flash Color Information Com munication 107 Flash ready indicator 117 Flash sync mode 113 Flexible program 87 See also Exposure mode pro grammed auto Focal plane mark 3 83 Focus See autofocus focus mode manual focus Focus area focus brackets 10 74 79 Focus lock 80 81 Focus mode 72 73 Focusing screen 232 Folders 150 165 191 Format 207 See also Mem ory card formatting FV lock 108 201 G Group dynamic AF See AF area mode H Hide image 154 Highlight display 133 159 Histogram 133 159 Hue adjustment 69 169 I Illuminator See Backlight control panel Image dust off 214 Image files 42 46 47 191 Image size 44 45 Image quality 41 44 Image review 159 Image sharpening 65 168 ISO 168 See also Sensitivity ISO auto 182 i TTL flash control 109 J JPEG 41 42 L L See Image size Language 18 209 LCD brightness 208 Lens 20 21 228 230 attaching 20 compatible 228 CPU 228 229 non CPU 228 229 type D 20 230 type G 20 230 Long time exposures 92 Low pass
88. G MENU y Raw compression White bal SHOOTING MENU mage size Large P 40M CAT M Medium E 840x1 a 2 2M 45 9ZIS pue AyjenH Beu syde1bo30yd Huy Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality Size 2 The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on Y a512MB card at different image quality and size settings y y quality ence size ages silt O o E Comp NEF Raw M tt 24 3 NEF JPEG Fine E 79MB 58 25 il NEF Raw M 71MB 66 De F L di iri 24 5 Comp NEF Raw Mi tt 24 E NEF JPEG Normal E 6 6MB 67 25 z ino m 61MB 7 25 C NEF Raw A i Vn omp aw o NEF JPEG Basic x hs 6 5MB po 25 NEF Raw Mi 6 3MB 75 25 Comp NEF Raw 23 deua NEF Raw 60MB 79 26 L 11 5MB 41 35 TIFF RGB M 6 5 MB 74 3 ex L 1 9 MB PPP 40 JPEG Fine e M 11MB 390 40 nen L 0 98 MB 433 40 JPEG Normal um M 0 56MB 709 40 L 0 49 MB 780 40 JPEG Basic M 0 28MB 1300 40 46 All figures are approximate Size of JPEG files varies with scene recorded t Maximum number of frames that can be stored in memory buffer Image size applies to JPEG images only When opened in software provided with camera or in Nikon Capture 4 NEF images are 2 464 x 1 632 pixels in size Total file size of NEF RAW and JPEG images File size of compressed NEF RAW im ages is approximately fifty to sixty percent of uncompressed NEF images Number of exp
89. 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 ISO LLL ouejeninb3 OSI faranisues sude46010uq Buyer Ej Viewfinder display shows H f t Viewfinder display shows H Z b1 ISO Auto NY 182 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 ES d6 Control Panel Viewfinder Display Rear Control Panel eu 192 If Frame Count is selected for Control panel viewfinder display Rear control panel Custom Setting d6 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 49 b2 ISO Step Value PY 183 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 2 step Ann cn lt gt Ty x lt a ttet w ng er 4 v 4 ND ut NES Lat ED I NE I I I w 4 JA M SVO qu DR De a yu up Z p ay ZJ UD ay n us ay da UP uy E o Ls gt yan isuss syde1bo30yd
90. Lit j E Lh Nx EA ad ed 4 08 C3 gt e Ln E in 1 EJ bm La i E WO OI N N Oo UI UY W NINININI wJ WU W YEV MEN 1 EV 1 E 45 EV 1EV 2 EV EY V2 EV 1 EV V2 EV 1 EV 2 EV 1 EV V2 EV 1 EV 0 1 0 0 5 0 5 1 0 0 22 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 Bracketing order EVs 0 5 0 41 0 1 0 0 22 0 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 05 0 1 0 0 0 5 40 5 0 71 0 41 0 0 1 5 21 0 0 5 40 5 1 0 1 5 07305320 LZ O 0 mle 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 1 0 0 5 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 101 ainsodxy sydes6oyoud Burer N 31nsodx3 syde1bo0x0uyd BuneL sj 1 Step Se ected for EV Step Control panel No of Exposure Bracketing display shots increment order EVs s aw 1004200 Ques Ore Ona aO O 0 9 1Ev 0 4030 20 10 410 420 430 440 sY Resuming Exposure 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 speed and
91. Nikon The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the 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 operating instructions for your camera Reference CD The reference CD contains information on the software provided with the camera 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 D2H 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 with the camera being careful to first remove
92. Nikon D2H digital camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic circuitry 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 231 S91JOSSOIIY uon do sal0N e1uy3a E seillosse y Jjeuondo se10N e iuupoer ew Viewfinder eyepiece accessories 232 4 Focusing Screens The following focusing screens are available for the D2H i N A type B BriteView focusing screen is y included with the camera The type E clear matte focusing Y screen is etched with a grid making MENO it suitable for copying and architec Oy tural photography Best results are DG 2 Magnifier achieved with PC Nikkor lenses 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
93. ON Comp NEF Rav SR ezis pue A3ieno abew sudeibo ougd Bui 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 Size pixels Size when printed at 200 dpi approx L Large 2464x1632 2 464x 1 632 31 3x20 7 cm 12x8 M Medium 1840x1224 1 840x 1 224 23 4x 15 5cm 9x6 44 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 gl opened in the software provided with the camera or in Nikon Capture 4 NEF images are 2 464 x 1 632 pixels in size The Image Size Menu 1 Highlight Image size in the shooting menu i 167 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 CX IN lt p LY Rear control panel Viewfinder SHOOTIN
94. PB AY LAA played These roles can be reversed using Custom Setting f3 Highlight f3 Photolnfo Playback in A AR the second level of the CSM menu M 172 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 Info lt gt PBAV 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 Y PB lt P s or right to display additional images 200 Custom Setting f4 FUNC Button This option controls the function performed by the FUNC button Highlight f4 FUNC Button iS in the second level of the CSM menu 1 172 m and press the multi selector to the right Press the S RE aris multi selector up or down to highlight an option i Same as AE L AF L then press to the right to make a selection Bracketing burst FV Lock default FV Lock If SB 800 Speedlight is attached flash value locks while FUNC button is pressed If SB 800 Speedlight is attached and on flash value locks while FUNC button is pressed Otherwise focal length of non CPU lens can be set Lens data with FUNC button and main command dial maximum aperture with 1 step spd aperture Same as AE L AF L Flash off Bracket ing burst Matrix metering Center weighted Spot metering FUNC button and sub command dial Gf 124
95. See Color mode Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR 110 T Television 222 TIFF RGB See Image quality Time See Date Time exposures See Long time exposures Thumbnail playback 134 135 Tone compensation 67 168 Two button reset 128 U USB 213 223 See also computer V Video device 167 VIDEO OUT 145 222 Video output 209 Viewfinder 5 31 focus See diopter WwW White balance 51 64 bracketing 103 105 color temperature 56 fine tuning 54 55 preset 5 64 251 xapul Gl 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 5B4G00850601 11 Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 8331 Japan 6MBAO511 B
96. T Is the subject very bright very dark or high contrast DE poe OSO Hon uM MU UEM 3 MO Bracketing yen ee rene emer eres 3 Will need a flash p a or mu TUE E T 384 106 117 How do want to control the shutter ME timer Photography ORTOS 24 118 122 A E E ys 123 Using Camera Menus Basic Menu Operations The next four sections involve settings that can be accessed via the camera menus To view the camera menus press the E button SHOOTING MENU a iB Shooting menu bank Reset shooting menu E Active folder File name A Image quality Image size Raw compression White bal Choosing a Menu The camera has four main menus the playback menu the shooting menu the Custom Settings menu and the setup menu When the menu button is pressed the camera displays the last menu used To select a different menu SHOOTING MENU y SET UP he E Shooting menu bank y Format Reset shooting menu LCD brightness El Active folder Lel Mirror lock up File name i Image size Raw compression Image comment White bal Auto image rotation BA bd If menu item is highlighted press Select menu button Position cursor in selected menu LCD brightness Ori lock up Image comment Auto image rotation bd 39 snue N eJeuje Buisn syde1bo30yd HuiyeL m snue N e1aue Buisn syde1bo30yd Bune m Making a Selection To modify settings for an item in the current menu SET UP SET UR a GiedVideo mode LCD
97. a Focus will remain locked while shutter release button Is pressed halfway Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area 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 automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera from group of focus areas selected by user As above except that focus area containing subject closest to camera is selected from all eleven 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 automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera from group of focus areas selected by user As above except that focus area containing subject closest to camera is selected from all eleven focus areas 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 cam era but unsure where it will appear in final composi
98. able of flash ranges provided with optional Speedlight 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 ES e1 Flash Sync Speed i 194 This option can be used to enable Auto FP High Speed Sync or limit the fastest sync speed to a speed slower than Vasos To fix shutter speed at the sync speed limit in shut ter priority auto or manual exposure modes select next the shutter speed after the slowest possible shutter speed 30s or tim amp An X will be displayed in the flash sync indicator in the top control panel ES e2 Flash Shutter Speed Wi 194 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 92 115 ude45030ud usej4 sude46030ug Bunel Notes on Optional Speedlights Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions If the Speedlight supports yde1bo30yd usej4 sude46030ug Bunel i TTL or D TTL flash control refer to the entry 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 photograph may be underexposed The SB 28DX displays
99. ae tisdcuted ocior a essct Cem obs 162 A A A A 164 AVE FA MT 165 LN AA A II E RR 166 Mage QUA a O ino 167 Mage SIZB cesses tad idtadaldbai utes oa aliaa iaa 167 y Menge cce 167 White Balan Esei n ae a A ET 167 A A 168 lar A RETE 168 TONE COMPAS OMA E A A AO 168 A A Rm 168 A A AA 169 Interval Timer Shoo ingresen i vaca du tuac vex ue Detto Sinaia sacra OO A Ou atus 169 Nons PU Lens Date us ote ot ett eina ent eine etui d Aia 169 Custom SeN S PM EU Em 170 laii udi mm 206 FOFTIG E eei ELA can eae diputada du vais itas ou O ndi RIERA 207 ECC IDOBERGEMTIB SS cer Dorta ida lato lao 208 Mirror LORI PT 208 O A O EN 209 E A A 209 Dime O A ee 209 Mage COM Ri anew ER 210 Auto Image RotatlON ccccocoonccnnnnccooocnncnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonononnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnoninoos 211 VOCES NETO vias Mr e 212 yieia dil aeuo dm ads 212 Voice Memo BUTTON scassi araras eeann daea inaenea adeis taradi n T aiiai daada 212 Audo OUMU teere T 212 A TE P EE TE E EENET ean EEE A cie P EE 213 DUSPOTERO PO Orai ita dialectal 214 A a 216 Wireless A 217 FIWE VEOMA aaa a aaa tei vacca else fi eL e LE re Ens 219 COHHecHolls oio ot Hoe vv d lnwesdiu coi 221 Television Playback coop ido 222 Gonnectrg toa COMPU 223 Technical Notes uites vectes aras Ela de ecu eo co eas ua ow cha co que caa cui ea ERE MEC ooo di 227 Optional ACOSO anida id ada 228 enses TORING DH oa diia ies 228 OET PEC OSS OOS in m 231 Caring dor the CM Ai 237 Troubleshooting omoe
100. al SLR Speedlight emits series of nearly invisible preflashes monitor pre flashes 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 com bination with information from matrix metering system to adjust flash output for natural balance between main subject and ambi ent background lighting When 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 124 127 Not avail able when spot metering is used Flash output adjusted to ensure main subject is correctly exposed brightness of background is not taken into account Recommended for shots in which main subject is emphasized at expense of back ground details or when exposure compensation is used Standard i TTL flash for digital SLR is activated automatically when spot meter ing is selected 109 Kude46010ug usej4 sude46010ug Suner P D TTL Flash Control D TTL flash control is available when an optional SB series 80DX 28DX or ude460310ud usej4 sude46030ud Dune 50DX Speedlight is mounted on the camera accessory shoe D TTL flash con trol is not available with other optional Speedlights The type of flash control depends on the lens attached Type G or D CPU lens Other lenses
101. al mode 35 mm zoom head position ISO 200 20 C 68 F GN at ISO 100 is 22 72 is powered by two CR123A DL123A 3V lithium batteries In addition to auto power zoom it has a tilt position of 90 to 18 allowing it to be used both for bounce flash photography and at ranges as close as 30cm 17 EC AD1 PC Card Adapter The EC AD1 PC card adapter allows Type CompactFlash memory cards to be inserted in PCMCIA card slots 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 UN The D2H is equipped with a ten pin remote S LEIM terminal for remote control and automatic SN S MESA photography The terminal is provided with AE a cap which protects the contacts when the de terminal is not in use The following acces HANA Xs Ye sories can be used lt Q Remote shutter release can be used to reduce camera 19 sellosse y jeuondo se10N e iuupar y MC 20 shake Equipped with time exposure and timer features 9 CI Remote Cord emitting a beep once a second while the shutter is open 2 7 MC 21 3m Extension Cord 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 connection to a remote shutter triggering device im Remote Cord allowing control via sound or electronic signals 33 MC 23 i Connecting Connects two D2H cameras for si
102. andard TTL flash for digital SLR Auto aperture Available with SB 800 80DX 28DX or 50DX and CPU lens Non TTL auto Available with such Speedlights as SB 800 28 27 and 22s ihi tI Available with SB 800 Sync modes Front curtain sync normal slow sync rear curtain sync red eye reduction red eye reduction with slow sync RESINA E Lights when SB series Speedlight such as 800 80DX 28DX 50DX 28 27 or 22s is fully charged blinks for 3s after flash is fired at full output Accessory shoe Creative Lighting With SB 800 supports Advanced Wireless Lighting Auto FP System High Speed Sync Flash Color Information Communication modeling illumination and FV Lock suone 2ii edg so30N JedNUYIIL d Storage Media Type and Il CompactFlash memory cards Microdrives File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System DCF and Digital Print Order Format DPOF Compression e Compressed NEF RAW 12 bit lossless compression e JPEG JPEG baseline compliant Self timer Electronically controlled timer with 2 20s duration C TATEA Lens aperture stopped down when depth of field preview button is pressed Monitor 2 5 210 000 dot low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment 247 suone 2iymneds so30N e ruupar mw Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL External interface USB 2 0 Tripod socket Va ISO Firmware User upgradeable Power source e One 11 1 V EN EL4 rech
103. anel S8SU2 fid2 uoN sudeJ46030ud BunjeL e Specifying Maximum Aperture Lens maximum aperture can be specified using the Non CPU lens data op tion in the shooting menu or by pressing the FUNC button and rotating the sub command dial The following f numbers are available 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 16 19 22 The Non CPU Lens Data Menu Highlight Non CPU lens data in the shooting menu PB 169 and press the multi selector to WAA the right Alma i i Image sharpening Tone compensation 9 Color mode Hue adjustment Intvl timer shooting Non CPU lens data b d 126 Highlight Maximum aperture and press the multi selector to the right Select the f number corresponding to the maximum lens aperture and press the multi selector to the right The Function Button Select FV Lock Lens data for Custom Setting f4 FUNC Button MY 201 Press the FUNC button and rotate the sub command dial Maximum aperture is dis played in the top control panel ZA 58 800 SHOOTING MENU 3iNon CPU lens data Focal length Maximum aperturelicl sesue fid2 uoN sudeJ45030ud BunjeL e Me FV Lock EF FV Lock Lens da aed 11 9 1 step spd apeture A Same as AE L AF L amp Flash off BKT Bracketing burst y If an SB 800 Speedlight is mounted on the camera turn the Speedlight off before us ing the Function button to specify lens data 127 Two
104. anel The rear control panel will show and the view finder BKT ainsodxy sydes6ojoud Burer N WB BKT YA onw 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 d indicator will appear in the view finder and the shutter release will be disabled Shooting can begin when a new memory card Is inserted Pressing the f button rotate the sub command dial to choose the white balance adjustment fl 105 Each increment is roughly equivalent to 10 mired 103 a1nsodx3 syde1b030yd 6urnjer sj 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 balance adjustment made with white balance fine tuning PY 54 To cancel bracketing press the Gf 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 selecting NEF Raw NEF JPEG Fine NEF JPEG Normal or NEF JPEG Basic for image quality
105. aning solutions 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 B 237 Replacing the Focusing Screen The D2H is supplied with type B BriteView focusing screen An optional type E clear matte Fresnel screen is available for tracing and architectural photog raphy B 232 To change focusing screens 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 e J9ue au 103 BUIIe SIION Luy Remove the existing screen using the sup plied tweezers and being careful to handle the screen by the tab to avoid scratches 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 clicks into place V4 Replacing Focusing Screens Do not touch the surface of the mirror or focusing screens V4 Focusing Screens Use only screens designated for use in the D2H 238 Replacing the Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by a CR1616 lithium battery with a life of about four years When the clock battery is exhausted a icon will be dis played in the top control panel while the exposure meters are on When a icon blinks in the top control panel while the exposure meters are on Photographs can still
106. aperture programmed auto aperture shutter priority auto or shutter speed 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 speed or aperture regardless of the setting chosen for Custom Setting e6 see below ES e6 Manual Mode Bkting Mf 197 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 level alone e7 Auto BKT Order Wi 197 This option can be used to change the bracketing order 102 White Balance Bracketing Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting g e5 Auto BKT set WX 196 e5 Auto bracketing se AE amp flash AE only Flash only WB bracketing Pressing the GP button rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence M 105 At settings other than zero a MEE icon and bracketing indicator will appear in the top control p
107. argeable Li ion battery e EH 6 AC adapter available separately PCCW eae Approximately 157 5x 149 5 x85 5 mm 6 27x 5 9 x 3 4 Weight Approximately 1070g 2lb 60z without battery memory card body cap or monitor cover Operating environment Temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F 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 248 Battery Life The number of shots that can be taken with an EN EL4 battery varies with the con dition of the battery temperature and how the camera is used Case 1 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 tur
108. aster shutter speed or lower sensitivity ISO equivalency F 4 48 or use optional Neutral Density ND filter Subject too dark Choose slower shutter speed or higher sensitivity ISO equivalency M4 48 or use optional Speedlight 5 Shutter Speed Lock Shutter speed can be locked at the selected setting dc y 94 b3 EV Step I 184 This option controls whether changes to shutter speed and aperture are made in incre ments equivalent to 5 EV the default setting V EV or 1 EV d4 Long Exp NR PY 190 To reduce noise at shutter speeds of about Ys or slower select On for Custom Setting d4 Note that this will increase the time needed to process photographs before they are saved to the memory card ES f5 Command Dials gt Change Main Sub PY 202 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 89 eansodx3 sudea6010ug Huer 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
109. ault Photos can be taken whenever shutter release button is pressed amp FPS rate d e FPS rate AF sbunies uio1sn epins nus Photos can be taken even when camera is not in focus In continu FPS rate AF ous mode frame rate slows for improved focus if subject is dark or low contrast Focus Photos can only be taken when in focus indicator 6 is displayed Custom Setting a2 AF S Mode Priority This option controls whether photographs can a2 AF S priority be taken only when the camera is in focus focus Md selection priority or whenever the shutter release button is pressed release priority in single servo AF High FE Focus light a2 AF S mode priority in the second level of the CSM menu Wi 171 and press the multi Suum selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Focus default Photos can only be taken when in focus indicator 0 is displayed Release Photos can be taken whenever shutter release button is pressed 176 Custom Setting a3 Group Dynamic AF This option controls how focus areas are grouped 13143 Pattern selection in in group dynamic AF Mi 76 and whether the Group Dynamic AF camera gives priority to the subject in the center 0 Pattern 1 focus area of the selected group Highlight a3 Closest subject ER Group dynamic AF in the second level of the 0 Pattern2 CSM menu BM 171 and press the
110. ble for white balance See Taking Photographs White Balance PH 51 dL ar Me Auto Eg Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade y D ML Sg Ale SA AS SS D gt 167 ISO e Sensitivity ISO equivalency can be increased from the default value which is roughly equivalent to S9 ISO 200 Settings of HI 1 and HI 2 are only avail able when Custom Setting b1 ISO auto is off See Taking Photographs Sensitivity ISO Equiva lency PY 48 Image Sharpening Seven options are available for image sharpening See Taking Photographs Image Adjustment y 65 Normal Low Medium low nue N Bunooys au epins nue Medium high High None Tone Compensation Five options are available for controlling image contrast See Taking Photographs Image Ad justment ft 66 A anuo Normal Less contrast More contrast Custom Color Mode Choose from three color modes See Taking Photographs Image Adjustment Mf 67 g Color mode I sRGB el II AdobeRGB egu m sRGB 168 Hue Adjustment Hue can be set to values between approximately 9 and 9 in seven increments of roughly 3 See Taking Photographs Image Adjustment Wf 69 Interval Timer Shooting Take photographs automatically at pre selected intervals See Taking Photographs Interval Timer Photography PY 118 Non CPU Lens Data If the focal length and maximum aperture have been specifi
111. brightness Ll Mirror lock up Image comment Auto image rotation Format LCD brightness a Mirror lock up Image comment Auto image rotation bd 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 but ton to turn the monitor off 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 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 D2H supports the following image quality options listed in descending order by image quality and file size NEF JPEG Two images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one fine quality Fine JPEG image NEF JPEG Tw
112. ces 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 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
113. charged To avoid damage to the product be sure to remove the bat tery when no charge remains e When the battery is 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 battery may become hot Before removing the bat tery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool e Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery such as discoloration or deformation 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 an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment A 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
114. ctly to the computer do not connect the cable via a USB hub or key board p P iadows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Me Windows 98 Second Edition SE Mac OS 9 Do Nor select PTP when using Nikon Transfer under one of the above operating sys tems If the camera has been connected to a computer running one of the above operating systems with PTP selected disconnect the camera as described below Be sure to select Mass storage before reconnecting the camera Windows 2000 Professional Windows Me Windows 98 SE The Windows hardware wizard will be displayed Click Cancel to exit the wizard and then disconnect the camera Mac OS 9 A dialog will be displayed stating that the computer is unable to use the driver needed for the NIKON DSC D2H USB device Click Cancel to close the dialog then discon nect the camera 224 4 Turn the camera on If Mass Storage is selected for USB PE will be displayed in the rear control panel and viewfinder The aperture display in the top control panel will also show P and the PC mode indicator will flash if PTP is selected the camera displays will only change when Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control is run mr a ning Photographs can be transferred to the computer as described in the documentation provided on the reference CD 1e3nduio5 e o3 6un euuo 5 suon euuo e If the Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control com ponent is running the top control
115. d 5000 K 5300 K 5600 5900 6300 6700 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 Balance 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 PY 59 2 Measure white balance with the ambient light sensor V 59 Copying Values from Existing Photographs 3 Copy white balance from another photograph on the memory card PH 63 4 Copy white balance from Nikon Capture 4 available separately 8 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 M 64 White balance values copied using options 3 and 4 are also store
116. d by pressing AE L AF L button ON Release Button sbunies wozsnd p nd Exposure can be locked by pressing AE L AF L button or by Release Button ressing shutter release button halfway Custom Setting c2 AE L AF L This option controls the behavior of the AE L AF L button Highlight c2 AE L AF L in the sec PASAS ond level of the CSM menu If 171 and press the AE ee multi selector to the right Press the multi selector egy m AE Lock only up or down to highlight an option then press to ES i 13 AE Lock hold the right to make a selection AF Lock AE AF Lock default AE Lock only Exposure locks while AE L AF L button is pressed Focus is unaffected Both focus and exposure lock while AE L AF L button is pressed Exposure locks when AE L AF L button is pressed and remains locked until button is pressed again shutter is released or exposure meters turn off AE Lock hold reset AE Lock Exposure locks when AE L AF L button is pressed and remains locked E 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 186 Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter Off 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 camera is turned off No limit High light c3 Auto meter off in the second level of the CSM menu PH
117. d in presets d 1 d 4 A descriptive comment can be added to any white balance preset Wf 62 d 0 ye Sou Stores last val A A ue measured e Store values cop ied from images on memory card Y 63 Store values created in Nikon Capture 4 YY 64 WZ White Balance Presets Changes to white balance presets apply to all shooting menu banks c y 162 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 e uejeg exiuM sudea6o1oug Buyer C Measuring a Value for White Balance e 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 camera s 1 005 gray pixel RGB sensor Use for flash photography or when the subject and object 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 white balance adjusted to produce natural coloration without reference object Use when subject is under same lighting as camera
118. ded 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 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 cati
119. des P S and A or optimum exposure can not be achieved at the shutter speed and aperture selected by the user exposure mode M When sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user ISO AUTO 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 ES e4 Modeling Flash 4 195 If Off is selected for Custom Setting e4 Modeling flash the optional SB 800 will not emit a modeling flash when the depth of field preview button is pressed 85 eansodx3 sudea6010ug Huer N eansodx3 sudeu46030ug 6urjer P Programmed Auto EJ In this mode the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed 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 want to
120. e o e Taking Photographs Image Quality and Size o e Taking Photographs Sensitivity ISO Equivalency a e Taking Photographs White Balance o e Taking Photographs Image Adjustment o Taking Photographs FOCUS esso oca b bt spain c e Taking Photographs EXpOSUIe uoce tete c Ji eee Frame the Photograph o To learn how to preview the effects of aperture see e Taking Photographs Exposure occcccccoccccnnncccncccnenaninonos cy To learn about optional viewfinder accessories see e Technical Notes Optional Accessories cy Ji M Focus cx To learn more about focus options see e Taking Photographs Focus oocccccnccccoconnnnncccnncnnnnnnononos S STEP 5 Check Exposure o To learn how to change the composition after setting exposure see e Taking Photographs Exposure occcccccoccccnnncccnccnnnnaninnnos To learn more about flash photography see e Taking Photographs Flash Photography o UA Take the Photograph oO N For information on time lapse photography see e Taking Photographs Interval Timer Photography o To learn how to delay shutter release see e Taking Photographs Self Timer Mode cy 2 28 15 24 128 161 169 170 205 29730 0 71 41 47 48 50 51 64 65 69 72 83 84 105 31 84 105 232 32 72 83 33 84 105 10
121. e PY 198 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 134 If voice memo has not been recorded for high lighted photo voice memo will be recorded Record while B button is pressed YY 140 If voice lay voice Y ali pu 0 memo has been recorded for highlighted image meme pressing B button will start playback Press again to pause playback A 144 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 e ed when memory card is formatted To protect highlighted image or to remove protection from protected photo image press button YY 137 Display E Press button to display camera menus G1 menus 39 Return to To end playback and return to shooting mode shooting Shutter release press G 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 PY 159 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
122. e 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 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 the memory card To turn the camera 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 all images will be transferred to the memory card The approximate time required to write the entire buffer to a 512 MB Lexar Media 24 x WA USB card is as follows where applicable all times are for large images e Compressed NEF RAW JPEG Basic 32s 24 frames e Compressed NEF RAW 26s 25 frames e TIFF RGB 4205 35 frames e JPEG Fine 26s 40 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
123. e WT 1 WT 1A User s Manual for details Transceiver Turn the WT 1 WT 1A transceiver on or off Press L sET UP 7 the multi selector up or down to highlight an op P gps tion and then press the multi selector to the right eem nual dnyes eu j epins nue E OFF Off Off Transceiver off Camera can not communi default cate with server Transceiver on Camera can communicate n with server Status Shows the current status of the link between the WT 1 WT 1A and the server Press the multi edd saa i i Status Connected selector to the right to return to the wireless LAN a RENS menu Signal level e Now sending Option Description 7 EUM TE 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 Number of frames remaining to be Remaining cont Estimated time needed to send re Time left maining data 217 Auto Send Choose whether to transmit photographs to the server as they are taken Press the multi selector yn up or down to highlight an option and then press A the multi selector to the right Orr Off H Photos not transmitted automatically after e shooting Photos can be selected for trans default mission in playback mode Photos transmitted to server automatically On after recording If transmission already in progress photos will be sent
124. e multi gt San 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 intvl Choose how long each picture will be displayed O Frame intvl Audio playback Audio playback Display menu of voice memo playback options Starting the Slide Show Start Selecting Start starts an automated slide show All photographs in the folder or folders selected in the Playback folder menu A 150 will be played back in the order recorded with a pause between each image Hidden photo graphs PH 154 will not be played back The following operations can be performed during a slide show II IS O Go forward or Y Press multi selector up to return to previous frame down back one frame X y to skip to next frame View photo e e Press multi selector left or right to change photo info info o ef displayed during slide show Pause D Press to pause slide show Vy 152 Exit to playback d Q Press E to end slide show and display playback menu Exit to playback 8 Press to end slide show and return to playback with mode current image displayed in monitor Exit to shooting Shutter Press shutter release button halfway to end slide show mode release turn monitor off and return to shooting mode 151 nua peg e d euj epinb nuey Iu pause playback Press the multi selector up or n
125. e play back Depending on the option selected for Display mode in the playback menu 191 159 there are up to seven pages of information for each photo 3 Press the multi selector left or right to cycle through photo information as follows Page 4 amp Page 3 o Page 2 lt gt Page 1 O Page 5 o Page 6 O Page 4 ES Page 1 Voice memo icon 141 Folder number frame E status 137 Cie reo ios 150 Page 2 Voice memo icon 141 Image size 44 Protect status 137 Mlmage quality 41 Focus brackets 74 BEJDate of recording 19 Frame number total It Time of recording 19 number of frames 150 Mi Folder number frame File name 42 number 150 Folder name 150 f Focus area is selected for Display mode in playback menu PY 159 active focus area is highlighted in red in photos taken using single servo AF with dynamic area AF group dynamic AF or closest subject prior ity area where focus first locked is highlighted Page 3 Shooting Data 1 Voice memo icon 141 Eri Exposure mode 85 de Protect status 137 WijExposure E Camera name compensation 97 TERNG MATRI Metering method 84 W Focal length 228 a ARM Shutter speed 85 fl Folder number frame nea i Aperture 85 number 150 JA N Displayed only if Data is selected for D
126. e program shutter speed easy exposure compensation exposure mode exposure compensation value bracketing increment and flash sync mode Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection sbunies wozsnd p n nue CSM MENU 13115 Customize command dials Rotate direction Change Main Sub Aperture setting Menus and Playback CSM MENU 31f5 Customize command dials Rotate direction Normal 4 Reverse A Deseription Normal default Normal command dial operation Reverse Reverses rotation of command dials 202 Change Main Sub This option can be used to exchange the functions of the main and sub command dials when setting shutter speed and aperture Press the multi se lector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection CSM MENU f5 Customize command dials Change Main Sub Off Main command controls shutter speed sub command dial con default trols aperture Main command dial controls aperture sub command controls On shutter speed Aperture Setting This option controls whether changes to aperture are made using the lens aperture ring or the com mand dials Regardless of the setting chosen the lens ring must be used to set aperture for non CPU lenses and the command dials to set aperture for type G lenses not equipped with an aperture ring Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an op
127. e 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 1 x Y44 YA8 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 JT Y SB 800 Speedlight EUN This high performance Speedlight has a Guide Number of 53 174 m ft 35 mm zoom head position ISO 200 20 C 68 F 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 including slow and rear curtain sync can be set from the camera When used with the D2H the SB 800 supports Auto FP High Speed Sync for sync speeds faster than Vasos repeating flash mode excluded Flash Color Information Communication for natural color 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 illuminator can be used with all of the D2H 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 while soft lighting can be achieved with the supplied SW 10H bounce adapter
128. ea 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 metering If using center weighted metering select the center focus area with the multi selector PB Fr 74 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 appears in the viewfinder nsodxq s de1bo z0yd Burer N While exposure lock is in effect an AE L indicator will appear in the viewfinder 95 syde1bo30yd Huye Ni ounsodx3 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 0 125 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 C Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect the following settings can be changed without altering the metered value for exposure Exposure mode Settings Programmed auto Shutter speed and aperture flexible program
129. ect a different group Custom Setting a1 AF C mode pri ority and f7 No CF card are linked pressing the multi selector up when Custom Setting a1 is highlighted displays Custom Setting f7 while pressing the multi selector down while Custom Setting f7 is highlighted displays Cus tom Setting a1 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 170 The following Custom Settings are available C Bank select R Menu reset a Autofocus b C al a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 al a8 AF C mode priority AF S mode priority Group dynamic AF Disable 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 Timers AE amp AF Lock AE Lock AE L AF L Auto meter off Self timer Monitor off Custom setting Reset CSM menu AF C priority Selection AF S priority Selection Pattern selection in Group Dynamic AF Disable 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 AE Lock buttons Assignment of AE L AF L button Auto meter off delay Self timer delay Monitor off
130. ed in advance the D2H supports such features as color matrix metering aperture value display and balanced fill flash with non CPU lenses See Taking Photographs Non CPU Lenses M 124 SHOOTING MENU 3 Hue adjustment A Doe gt ok v SHOOTING MENU 1 K83Intvl timer shooting 10 19 oe ey an hd Focal length Maximum aperture 169 nu w Bunoous eu epino nua ffel Custom Settings Fine Tuning Camera Settings 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 spui s uio3sn5 epins nue Custom Settings C Bank select and R Menu reset settings in the CSM Custom Settings menu are divided into the following six groups y Group Custom Settings a Autofocus ala O o Metering Exposure bres TIO CMM lt Timers AEBAF Lock cS EI asememspey ns e Bracketing Fash eres Press the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired group and then press the multi se lector to the right The full list of Custom Set tings a1 f7 will be displayed starting with the settings in the selected group To select a setting FEAS in a different group press the multi selector up or i MEN down scroll until the desired setting is displayed 5 or press the multi selector to the left to return the top menu and sel
131. eed and aperture until the desired exposure is achieved 3 Frame a photograph focus and shoot Long Time Exposures At a shutter speed of hut 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 1 s at any setting noise in the form of randomly spaced brightly colored pixels may appear in the final photograph VA 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 92 Non CPU Lenses If the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the Non CPU lens data item in shooting menu d y 124 when a non CPU lens is attached the current f num ber will be displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel rounded to the nearest full stop Otherwise the aperture displays will show only the number of stops AF with maximum aperture displayed as 4FLf 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 und
132. efault option Y EV 1 2 step or 1EV 1 step High light b2 ISO step value in the second level of the CSM menu 94 171 and press the multi selector e 1 step to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection zu eee 1 3step ee 1 2step Bank Select If a shooting menu bank in which ISO has been set to Hi 1 or Hi Z 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 M t or H Z Cu Mode When Custom Setting b1 ISO auto is on and sensitivity is altered from the value se lected by the user the maximum shooting speed in Cu continuous high speed mode Is seven frames per second 183 sbunies uio1sn epins nus Custom Setting b3 EV Step t This option determines whether adjustments to sbunies uio1sn epinr nus shutter speed aperture and bracketing are made in increments equivalent to Y EV 1 3 step the default option V EV 1 2 step or 1 EV 1 step Highlight b3 EV step in the second level of the CSM menu 171 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 b4 Exposure Comp EV
133. election Y Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit To fix shutter speed at the sync speed limit in shutter priority auto or manual exposure modes select next the shutter speed after the slowest possible shutter speed 30s or En L An X will be displayed in the flash sync indicator in the top control panel 194 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 flash mode chosen with the Speedlight is used re gardless of the option chosen for Custom Setting e3 Highlight e3 AA flash mode in the second level of the CSM menu 9i 172 and press the CSM MENU 1363 AA flash mode 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 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 Modeling Flash This option determines whether the SB 800 emits a modeling flash when the depth of field preview button is pressed Highlight e4 Modeling flash in
134. en 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 M 172 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 205 The Setup Menu Camera Setup The setup menu contains three pages of options nue N dnjas eu epins nua ES Option N 07 08 08 09 09 09 210 211 Z1 212 212 212 212 213 LCD brightness Mirror lock up Video mode LCD brightness a N N Language Mirror lock up Image comment Auto image rotation Video mode NINI h2 Language Voice memo protect Image comment ie Voice memo button Auto image rotation Dust Off ref photo Voice memo Battery Info Wireless LAN 7 Voice memo protect Voice memo button Audio output Voice memo protect Voice memo button Dust Off ref photo Battery info 216 y Wireless LAN l Firmware Version Wireless LAN Firmware version T NNNM ee E IL CS NE AE gt gt at L cs 22 co d A E AR NEN LO SES T A e AA O E 218 RA NS O E AO ii A AE EN
135. equire the AU 1 focus ing unit 400mm f 4 5 600mm f 5 6 800 mm f 8 1200 mm 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 eED 360 1200mm f 11 serial numbers 174031 174127 e200 600mm 1f 9 5 280001 300490 Compatible Non CPU Lenses numbers serial numbers elenses for the F3AF 80mm 1f 2 8 200mm f 3 5 TC 16 Teleconverter e PC 28mm f 4 serial number 180900 or earlier e PC 35 mm f 2 8 serial numbers 851001 906200 e PC 35 mm 1 3 5 old type e 1000 mm f 6 3 Reflex old type e 1000mm f 11 Reflex serial numbers 142361 143000 e2000mm 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
136. er or over exposure is shown in increments of 14 EV EV or 1 EV If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded the displays will flash EV step set to 1 2 step EV step set to 1 step EV step set to 1 3 step Top control View Top control View Top control View finder panel finder panel finder Optimal exposure Underexposed by Vs EV Underexposed by 2 EV Underexposed by 1 EV 4 h Doo oco oc O eme D oe j P oe E 4 ieena Or 20000600 zoe 4 b Dootoolcoc hii eect ems Overexposed by more than 3 EV Se ee ee aro aran 0 IA ERE lao DS ao ou 0 Sloan Moda eo 0 f 000000000 nnnl aa nnl e n n aiil At 1 3 step tmit appears in the viewfinder when overexposure exceeds 2 EV b3 EV Step Wi 184 This option controls whether changes to shutter speed and aperture are made in incre ments equivalent to 5 EV the default setting V EV or 1 EV ES d4 Long Exp NR Mi 190 To reduce noise at shutter speeds of about Ys or slower select On for Custom Setting d4 Note that this will increase the time needed to process photographs before they are saved to the memory card ES f5 Command Dials IW 202 203 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
137. era Body continued oe 10 pin remote terminal Vi 235 ELY EN m d Nikon Audio video A V connector under cover Wi 222 Housings for flash sync and 10 pin re mote terminal caps on inside of cover under cover Mi 231 Eu USB connector under cover 224 Lens release button Mi 21 Focus mode selector V 72 Battery cover latch Vi 17 Connector for optional WT 1 WT 1A wireless LAN adapter under cover 217 Depth of field preview button 85 Sub command dial 12 FUNC button 201 Sub command dial for vertical shooting Y 12 En ZE shooting M 31 Vertical shooting shutter release button lock 4 Tripod socket Eyepiece shutter lever V 31 Viewfinder eyepiece Wi 31 232 AE AF lock E AF ON button button PH 80 95 73 Delete button V 35 138 Format rw button RY 23 Playback G button Wi 130 Monitor Mi 16 35 237 JN Menu button 39 WM Thumbnail MIS button V 134 f Protect Q button 7 Enter 9 4 Main command dial Vi 12 Multi selector SY 914 Focus selector lock V 74 Memory card access lamp 22 24 AF area mode selector V 76 eJeule y mouy 0 bBun3eo uononpoanul button Vi 40 m Memory card Playback zoom p slot cover Q button 22 139 Card slot cover Speaker V 145 release button under cover Rear control 22 panel M8 Sensitivity ISO Mel Camana car
138. era is turned on Photo graphs can not be taken until the camera is turned off and aperture locked at the high est f number T 221611 855 V4Protect the Camera from Dirt and Dust Any dust dirt 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 Step 6 Insert a Memory Card 6 In place of film the D2H uses CompactFlash memory cards or microdrive amp cards to store photographs For a list of approved memory cards see Tech 8 nical Notes Approved Memory Cards PY 236 c L 2 1 Turn the camera off T Turn the camera off before inserting or re m moving memory cards Y F 6 Open the card slot cover S Open the door protecting the card slot cov A er release button 1 and press the release button to open the card slot 3 6 Insert a memory card Terminals Boos Insert the memory card with the rear label label toward the monitor 1 When the memo Direction of ry card is fully inserted the access lamp will insertion light briefly and the eject button will p
139. erformed IW 128 Another shooting bank is selected fW 162 Reset shooting menu is selected in the shooting menu M 164 Bracketing settings are changed M 98 The battery is exhausted The clock battery is exhausted The camera is connected to a computer Normal shooting will resume when interval timer photography ends 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 Setting d1 Shooting speed 188 In V self timer mode the shutter release delay applies to each photograph taken In M uP mode the mirror will be raised automatically immediately before each shot If the shutter release button is pressed between photographs the mirror will be raised and will remain raised until the next photograph is taken WA Shooting Menu Banks Changes to interval timer settings apply to all shooting menu banks xy 162 If shoot ing menu settings are reset using the Reset shooting menu item in the shooting menu MI 164 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 122 Self Timer Mode Delaying Shutter Release The sel
140. ering is selected the metering display in the view finder shows EJ 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 Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left The shutter release button for vertical shooting PY 4 can be used when taking photographs in portrait tall orientation yde b030ud dIseg jelio ny o The Cena 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 1 and rotate it until the viewfinder display and focus brackets are in sharp focus 2 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 84 232 allow diopters of 6 m to 3 m Y Attaching Diopter Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses Before attaching a diopter adjustment viewfinder lens remove the viewfinder eyepiece by closing the view finder shutter to release the eyepiece lock and then unscrewing the eyepiece as s
141. eset and press the multi selector to the right D ML se Aly w se S SS D gt 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 Mired a 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 100K produces a much greater change in color at 3000K than at 6000K Mired calculated by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 105 is a measure of color temperature that takes such variation into account and as such is the unit used in color temperature compensation filters E g e 4000K 3000K a difference of 1000 K 2 83 mired e 7000K 6000K a difference of 1000 K 2 24 mired 54 The WB Button White balance can also be fine tuned by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub command dial White balance is displayed in the rear control panel at settings other than 0 a 4 icon ap pears in the rear control panel and in the view finder sidebar Rear contro il Viewfinder 34 gt 2 4 14 8 o 2 3 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 rt 2 00K 2 00K 4 80
142. ess the Q and buttons together for about two seconds 137 p eq eld INOQY a0 Deleting Individual Photographs To delete a photograph displayed in single image playback or the photo graph highlighted in thumbnail playback press the button Once deleted photographs can not be recovered 1 Display the image in full frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list 2 Press the button A confirmation dialog will be displayed pu FORMAT gt i Delete Yes To delete the photograph press the button again To exit without deleting the photograph press the multi selector left or right VA Voice Memos If a voice 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 Image Sound Ema button to delete both photo and voice memo ey 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 Mi 148 To delete multiple images use the Delete option in the playback menu E After Delete PY 160 The After delete option in the playback
143. et Zoom EOS Pie Set ExZoom G5 0 1 ul 100 3 7 Mp 2 100 3 Fr E 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 nua pegKe d euj epino nuey Iu 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 Ei if Selected multi selector up or down to highlight Delete 2 vr NN option press to select e Yes delete selected pictures and any ENTER No associated voice memos e No exit without deleting images Q Yes Deleting All Photographs All Choosing All displays the confirmation dialog E if All shown at right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press the MIN button to make a selection e Yes delete all images in the folder or folders se lected in the Playback folder menu M 150 together with any associated voice memos Pictures that are protected or hidden will not be deleted e No exit without deleting images 149 B z nua peg e d eu epinrs nue Playback Folder To display the playback folder menu highlight Playback folder in the playback menu Wi 148 guta and press the multi selector to the right Press the NCD2H multi selector up or down to highlight an option
144. ettings 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 4 Sub command dial Image Bracketing quality size button Exposure button mn mode button ds Syne E AL WB mic mods DU xposure Ey compensation button Sensitivity White l l button balance Main command dial button Set image quality PY 43 Choose an image size I8 45 Choose a white balance setting f 53 n pa Fine tune white balance choose a color temperature choose a white balance preset 9 55 12 Exposure Choose the exposure mode I8 86 93 Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed exposure mode P PS 86 Choose a shutter speed exposure mode S or M 88 92 Choose an aperture exposure mode A or M M4 90 92 Set exposure compensation PY 97 Shutter speed lock exposure mode S or M M 94 Aperture lock exposure mode A or M 94 Activate or cancel bracketing select num ber of shots in bracketing sequence Ee 98 103 Select bracketing exposure increment 99 103 Choose a flash sync mode for optional Speedlight PY 114 13 esawe y mouy 0 bBun3eo uononpoanul eJaue ay mouy 0 Bunje5 uon nponu E The Multi Selector The multi selector is used for the following operations Men
145. exposure in increments of YEV If the camera is set to control exposure in increments of Y EV 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 maximum aperture minimum f number is limited ac cording to sensitivity ISO equivalency as shown below Maximum i at an ISO equivalent of 800 1000 1250 1600 Papas Pas o Posse 6 63 67 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
146. f timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self portraits To use the self timer 1 Mount the camera on a tripod recommended or place the camera on a stable level surface 2 Press the shooting mode dial lock release and rotate the shooting mode dial to select self timer mode 3 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 M 72 photographs can only be taken if the in focus 6 indicator appears in the viewfinder Close the Viewfinder Eyepiece Shutter To ensure correct exposure in exposure modes other than manual close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter after focusing This will prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with the autoexposure op eration 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 V DIES In self timer mode a shutter speed of is equivalent to approximately Vs ES c4 Self timer Vi 187 Self timer delay can be set to 25 5s 10s the default setting or 20s 123 9po N Jeu JJes sude46030ug Buyer Gq Non CPU Lenses Specifying Lens Data By specifying lens data lens focal length and maximum aperture the user can gain access
147. folder is created memory card is default formatted or new memory card is inserted in camera 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 On i 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 sBunieg uio1sn5 epins NUAA HN 191 Custom Setting d6 Cntrl Panel Finder A The options in this menu control the information i3id6 Control panel displayed in the viewfinder and rear control panel vw cles Highlight d6 Cntrl panel finder in the second la Q level of the CSM menu Wi 172 and press the Rear control panel a multi selector to the right Press the multi selector m upor down to highlight an option then press the A er display multi selector to the right S Rear Control Panel mn This option controls whether the rear control panel shows sensitivity ISO equivalency or the Pa number of exposures remaining Press the multi af Rear control panel selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection
148. 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 5 5B 26 SB 27 SB 25 SB 24 SB 295 SB 15 SB 14 A Non TTL auto Manual e Red eye reduction 1 The SB 26 can be set to slave mode for wireless slave flash photography When the wireless slave selector is set to D shutter speed will be set to under Yoos 2 When an SB 27 is mounted on the D2H 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 FP high speed sync must be selected manually 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
149. ge priority manual Y Manual v v v dE Yo m Repeating flash 00v v v REAR Rear curtain sync v v v O Red eye reduction Flash Color Information Communication Auto FP High Speed Sync 7 v gt FV Lock AF assist for multi area AF WA Se 1 Standard i TTL for Digital SLR is used when spot metering is selected When using non CPU lens with i TTL Bal anced Fill Flash for Digital SLR improved precision can be obtained if lens data are specified in Non CPU lens data menu 2 Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR is used when spot metering is selected With matrix or center weighted meter ing 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 3 Not available with non CPU lenses unless lens data have been specified using Non CPU lens data 4 Available only if non CPU lens is used without specifying lens data in Non CPU lens data menu 5 FP high speed sync must be selected manually 6 Available with type G or D Nikkor excluding IX Nikkor and AF Nikkor excluding AF Nikkor lenses for F3AF CPU lenses only 111 Kudeu60310ud usej4 sude46010uq Buer PM yde1bo30yd usej4 sude46030ug Bunel The
150. ge size ococccccccooccccnnncnonoconnnnnnss 45 EJ White balance bracketing A 103 t Voice memo recording indicator shooting mode 141 ih Voice memo status indicator 141 PA Voice memo recording mode 141 ye White balance mode 51 eJeule y mouy 0 bun3eo uononpoanul PE ad DK x x AM 5 Ik Dx A S x m Lt Fal PSOA 0AM PS Dx Dx m ot seo M T Oa uen DON EC e m m D DES 5 El E J E M 3 gt ov gt o E m 1 Introduction Getting to Know the Camera 10 13 mm 0 317 reference circle for Number of exposures Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills Exposure compensation value PC mode indicator LI K appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 47 e Flash ready indicator 117 Battery indicator 27 IAFV lock indicator 108 UE Sync indicator 115 194 El Aperture stop indicator 85 IJ Electronic analog exposure display Exposure compensation 9 11 e 3u1e y mouy 0 bBun3eo uononpoanul The Command Dials wi The main and sub command dials are used alone or in combination with eJaue y mouy 0 bunja uomnponuy E other controls to adjust a variety of s
151. he right The following options are available egi or Via VIDEO OUT soway e roA O X Off Voice memos are played back over built in speaker Selecting this option displays menu gessi shown at right Press multi selector up Or la Via speaker down to highlight desired volume Beep A default will sound when option highlighted Press 2 mo multi selector to right to make selection and fi return to setup menu Via VIDEO OUT Audio signal output to A V OUT terminal Video memos are not played back X icon is displayed when photo off for which voice memo exists is viewed in monitor 145 146 en u Guide Index 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 The Playback Menu The playback menu contains options for managing the images stored on memory cards and for play ing pictures back in automated slide shows The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains advanced shooting options such as image sharpening and tone com pensation 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 o cD xs 148 160 The Shooting Menu CD x3 161 169 Custom Settings O CD 170 205 The Setup Menu
152. he 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 Copying White Balance from d 0 to Presets d 1 d 4 To copy a measured value for white balance from d 0 to any of the other presets d 1 d 4 TOETS highlight the destination preset in the thumbnail dii display and press the center of the multi selector Set as described in steps 1 3 on page 61 The menu Sees shown at right will be displayed Copy d 0 1 Press the multi selector up or down to high light Copy d 0 PRE White bal preset d 1 Set Edit comment Select image Copy d 0 Press the multi selector to the right to copy white balance from d 0 to the selected preset HERE and return to the thumbnail display 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 available separately can be used to edit white balance when RAW photographs taken with the D2H 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 64 Image Adjustment Shoot
153. hite balance incre ment 104 The number of shots white balance WB increment and bracketing order for each of the possible white balance bracketing programs is shown below 7 aaa ee mn order To 43F ee ee ee SR EE gt SN cae T 3 4 2 42 0 14 amp I cec 3 2 3 006 s E Jr SURE A 3 E 1 29 6 a SE e ceoteaces vac E 2 O x m FEF tum epa 3 3 23 950 Q dE UTENTE 2 1 9 ad e PIERDO tiene e 2 2 Qe PIES tees spare nose a M T3 0 3 we PF d ose e 242 1 uS gFg see opresor 2 0 2 8gF3 see ea 2 0 3 JF recen E Ed 1 QS SI JEP ees Tro teen z 3 2 Qu JFJ ence 3 3 o NUES BRA tees fio 5 1 0 2 1 1 2 BRE tee AAA 5 EZ 0 4 2 2 4 GE ZF A 5 3 0 6 3 3 6 JF f teese pifio ne gt 7 E 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 TED rr tipo 7 2 0 6 4 2 2 4 6 HEN ME 3 0 9 6 3 3 6 9 E ahii 9 1 0 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 DER FEFEFE FET 9 EZ 0 8 6 4 2 2 4 6 8 o 8 3 0 12 9 6 3 3 6 9 12 e7 Auto BKT Order Wi 197 This option can be used to change the bracketing order 105 Flash Photography Using Optional Speedlights The D2H supports flash photography when an optional Speedlight is mount cA ed 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
154. hite through gray When this progression of hues is arranged in a circle the result is known as a color wheel 69 apo Bunooys e Bbuisooy syde1bo10Uyd Choosing a Shooting Mode Single Frame Continuous Self Timer or Mirror Up zi D Bul 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 To choose a shooting mode press the mode dial lock release and turn the mode dial to the desired setting The following modes are available Pode INN S Camera takes one photograph each time shutter release button is Single pressed Access lamp will light while photo is recorded next shot can frame be taken immediately if enough space remains in memory buffer CL Camera records from one to seven frames per second while the shut Continuous ter release button is held down Frame rate can be chosen using Cus low speed tom Setting d1 Shooting Speed 188 CH While the shutter release button is held down camera records up to Continuous eight frames per second seven frames per second when ISO auto is on high speed and sensitivity is altered from value selected by user X Use the self timer for self portraits or to reduce blurring caused by Self timer camera shake PY 123 Press shutter release button once to raise mirror again to take photo graph
155. hotographs to the computer where they can be browsed viewed and retouched The camera can also be used with Nikon Capture 4 avallable separately 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 charged 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 in the setup menu BN 206 according to the com USE puter operating system and whether the camera is being controlled from Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control or photographs are being transferred to the computer Operating system Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Windows XP Home Edition Choose PTP or Windows XP Professional Mac OS X Mass Storage 1je3ndujo5 e o Bunpeuuo5 suon2euuo EN M Mass Storage P PTP Windows 2000 Professional Choose PTP Windows Millennium Edition Me Choose Windows 98 Second Edition SE Mass Storage Mac OS 9 223 1e3nduuo e o3 amp un euuo5 suon euuo j 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 below Connect the camera dire
156. hown at right Aydesbo 0ud gt 15eg enoni 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 check focus in the viewfinder gt lt flashes Subject in focus Focus point is between camera and subject Focus point is behind subject Camera unable to focus on subject in focus brackets using autofocus To focus on an off center subject use focus lock Wi 80 81 or select the focus area containing your subject using the multi selector PY 74 For infor mation on what to do if the camera is unable to focus using autofocus see Getting Good Results with Autofocus M 82 32 Step 5 Check Exposure In exposure mode P programmed auto the cam era automatically sets shutter speed 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 speed or aperture display Description HM Photo will be overexposed Use optional Neutral Density ND filter Photo will be underexposed Raise sensitivity c y 48 50 or use optional LE SIT L Speedlight PRY 106
157. humbnail playback playback zoom and photo information display Single Image Playback To play photographs back press the button The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor yoeqAe g 13noqy a0 To end playback and return to shooting mode press the button or press the shutter release button halfway To view camera menus Wi 148 press the Q button 130 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 Wa 159 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 c5 Monitor Off EI 187 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 p egqK e d INOQY sO 131 Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in single imag
158. 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 m This icon marks settings that can be This icon marks settings that can be esca rr 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
159. in the top control 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 Pa 128 or choosing another setting for Custom Setting b3 EV step 184 LY 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 50mm f 1 4 D LO 9 OA 9 9 DON amp Wu 7 LALA DIAGIAS IAS DP 2 xno F2 F2 8 F4 F5 6 VAVAVAVAVAVAVE VAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAAVAVAVAVAPA p Hem x z S S ny dy F16 F22 BS y gt S F32 30 15 8 4 2 1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 5001000 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 1715 EV 87 eansodx3 sudea6010ug Huer N N S Shutter Priority Auto In shutter priority auto you choose the shutter speed 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
160. ing Menu Settings This section describes settings that can only be adjusted from the shooting menu I 161 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 The camera automatically adjusts sharpening according to the subject and how other camera settings are adjusted Amount ueunsnfpy e amp euj sude16010uq Huer A Auto of sharpening varies from shot to shot even in scenes of same default type to take multiple shots with same sharpening choose dif ferent setting For best results use a type G or D lens So Normal Camera sharpens all images the same standard amount 2 Low Images are sharpened less than the standard amount Medium low Images are sharpened slightly less than the standard amount ce High Images are sharpened more than the standard amount 2 None Images are not sharpened Highlight Image sharpening in the shooting menu PY 168 and press the multi selector to the right Hue adjustment Intvl timer shooting Non CPU lens data Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right The shooting menu will be displayed A Auto Low Medium low Medium high High amp None o 1ueunsn py abew sudeibo oug HulyjeL o Odo 66 gt
161. ing 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 SHOOTING MENU menu Wi 169 and press the multi selector to PITA ISO the right Image sharpening Tone compensation Color mode Hue adjustment Intvl timer shooting Non CP U lens data b d Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right The shooting menu Ag eS ESsucur will be displayed 1ueunsn py beuw syde1box0yd Bunel A Ne gt ok v Hue The RGB color model used in digital photographs 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 w
162. ing these options but colors will not be as vivid JPEG photographs taken in Mode I are Exif 2 21 and DCF 2 0 compliant applications and printers that support Exif 2 21 and DCF 2 0 will select the correct color space au tomatically If the application or device does not support Exif 2 21 and DCF 2 0 select the Adobe RGB color space An ICC color profile is embedded in TIFF photographs taken in Mode II allowing applications that support color management to automati cally select the correct color space For more information see the documentation pro vided with the application or device Nikon Software When photographs created with the D2H are opened in the software provided with the camera or in Nikon Capture 4 the appropriate color space will be selected auto matically 67 ueunsnfpy a6ew syde16oz0yd Huer A 1ueunsn py beuw syde1box0yd Bunel 1 Highlight Color mode in the shooting menu PU 168 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 68 SHOOTING MENU PN White bal ISO Image sharpening Tone compensation Color mode Hue adjustment Intvl timer shooting Non CPU lens data SHOOTING MENU 2 Color mode I I sRGB 288 II II AdobeRGB II M sRGB 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 start
163. io output Via speaker Om or Via VIDEO OUT X Off 212 USB Before connecting the camera to a computer via USB A 223 select the appropriate USB option m as determined by the computer operating system and whether the camera is being controlled from Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control or photographs UE are being transferred to the computer using the transfer function included with the software pro vided with the camera Operating system Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Choose PTP or Mac OS X Mass Storage Windows 2000 Professional Choose PTP Windows Millennium Edition Me Choose Windows 98 Second Edition SE Mass Storage Mac OS 9 M Mass Storage nual dnyas ay spimo nuey Bg The default setting for USB is Mass Storage To change the USB setting highlight USB in the setup menu WM 206 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 213 Dust Off Ref Photo This option is used to acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off function in Nikon Capture for more information on Image Dust Off see the Nikon Capture 4 User s Manual 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 50 mm If using a zoom lens zoom in to the maximum telephoto posi tion High
164. ion The D2H 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 76 Group dynamic AF can be used to focus on the closest subject in a selected area of the frame Wf 76 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 74 5 Focus Area Selection for Portrait 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
165. isplay mode in playback menu n 159 132 Page 4 Shooting Data 2 Voice memo icon 141 Protect status 137 Sensitivity ISO equivalency 48 White balance 51 White balance adjustment 54 Tone compensation 66 fH Sharpening 65 J Color mode 67 Image comment 210 1 Folder number frame number 150 Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode in playback menu PH 159 Page 5 Histogram Voice memo icon Protect status Histogram showing the distribution of tones in the image The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right The vertical axis shows the num ber of pixels of each brightness in the image Folder number frame number 150 Displayed only if Histogram is selected for Display mode in playback menu P84 159 Page 6 Highlights Voice memo icon Protect status Image highlights brightest areas of image are marked by a flashing border Folder number frame number 150 Displayed only if Highlights is selected for Display mode in playback menu P84 159 Histograms Highlight 100 1 Camera histograms are for use only as a guide and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications f3 Pho
166. k Il provided Frame coverage Approximately 100 of lens vertical and horizontal Magnification Approximately 0 86x 50 mm lens at infinity 1 0m Reflex mirror Quick return Lens aperture Instant return with depth of field preview REIS Single area or group can be selected from 11 focus areas Lens servo Instant single servo AF S continuous servo AF C manual M predictive focus tracking automatically activated accord ing to subject status in single and continuous servo AF 245 Y GC a SUOne2iDeds so30oN e iuup er E Autofocus TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi CAM2000 autofocus module Detection range 1 19 EV ISO 100 at 20 C 68 F AF area mode Single area AF dynamic area AF group dynamic AF dy namic 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 other CPU lenses and with non CPU lenses if user provides lens data Center weighted Weight of 75 given to 6 8 10 or 13 mm circle in center of frame or weighting based on average of entire frame suone2iyimneds s930N e ruupar id Spot Meters 3 mm circle about 296 of frame centered on se lected focus area Range BC equivalent 0
167. ks 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 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 AMY CP ii Caring for the Camera and Battery cooooococccococcnccnnonnnncccnonannnano non onnnnnennnnoncnnnnnnns iv O vi INTO UCI Mii ti da ci 1 OVER da 2 Getting to Know the CaM era occcccnininononononononennnnnnnnonononononononononnnnnnononaneneninnnss 3 Ritibus 15 Step 1 Attach the Camera SEEDS estetica Sot rada ero tank dee EV es Chana P RR oce 16 Step 2 Insert the Bate o ct oi teaser oca 17 Step 2 Choose a LANG UAG Cert edendo ceder oot be bend oae M vn ona bn e tay 18 StepA4 sSet the Time and Date i one dodo ooh tq dt 19 Step S Attach LENS ies decet epdie ine vguc teu E OA 20 Step 6 lnsert a Memory Gala ac n eso e ee ma or cte e PU etae D qd 22 o A t 25 Basic Photogbapliy aaa 26 Step 1 Ready the Camela cosmic roit apt bateau qae tea editas cual 27 Step 2 Adjust Camera Settings oooooccccccccnnnccccnononocnncnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnninono
168. l light when the flash is fully charged and ready for use If the indicator blinks for approximately 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 If the photograph is underexposed adjust the distance to the subject aperture or flash range and try again Ayde1bojoud usej4 sude46010ug Suner P 117 Interval Timer Photography Taking Photographs at Preset Intervals The D2H is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals Highlight Intvl timer shooting in the shoot ing menu f 169 and press the multi selector 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 10 19 V Interval oe ea ero y II Choose starting for interval timer photography from Start e Now Shooting begins about 35 after this option is selected e Start time Shooting begins at Start time yde1b030yq Jaw eA493u sude46030ud Bunel le 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 Start time Enter time between shot
169. lance press the WB button Exposure Mode Preset white balance can be measured in all exposure modes In all modes exposure is automatically increased by one EV to ensure accurate results In manual exposure mode optimal results can be obtained by setting exposure to 0 EV as indicated by the electronic analog exposure display 59 e uejeg exiuM sudea6o1oug Buyer C e uejeg a31ym suyde1bo30yd Bune Kd 60 If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance a a d will flash for about three seconds in the control panels while the viewfinder will show a flashing d ae 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 nad 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 uus using a neutral gray or white reference object WE Top control panel The new value for white balance will be stored in preset d 0 automatically replacing the previous Ien eat value for this preset no confirmation dialog will be displayed If white balance was set using a reference object a thumbnail will be displayed in W me iier GBS the preset
170. le 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 sn204 sude450310uq Buyer 8 Predictive focus tracking is not available in manual focus mode ES a1 AF C Mode Priority PY 176 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 PY 176 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 i 179 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 IW 182 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 73 Focus Area Select
171. lect PINE Set EiZoom EOK picture highlight and press center of multi selector To exit without changing hidden status of pictures press Qj button Complete operation and return to playback menu 154 Revealing All Photographs Deselect All Choosing Deselect all displays the confirmation PS Hide image dialog shown at right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press the ONE button to make a selection e Yes reveal all images in the folder or folders se lected in the Playback folder menu M 150 The monitor will briefly show the message Hide image done and then the playback menu will be displayed e No exit to the playback menu without changing the hidden status of im ages 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 and protected will simultane ously reveal the image 155 nua peg e d euj epino nuey Iu Print Set B Print set is used to create a digital print order that lists the photographs nua peg e d eu j epinrs nue A 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 Order Format DPOF The card
172. light Dust Off ref photo in the setup menu M 206 and press the multi selector to the right The menu shown at right will be displayed Sim 21 Dust Off ref photo nue N dnies eu epinr nue Press the multi selector to the right Camera settings will automatically be adjusted for Im age Dust Off The message shown at right will Take photo of be displayed andr F will be displayed in the Mess ie eSI object 10cm from viewfinder and control panels lens Lens will be set to infinity Top control panel Rear control panel Viewfinder ES 72 EN To cancel the operation and return to the setup menu press the but ton or press the multi selector to the right The operation will also be cancelled when the camera or monitor is turned off Y Image Dust Off The Image Dust Off feature in Nikon Capture 4 available separately 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 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 214 With the lens ten centimeters four inches from 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
173. light Non CPU lens data in the shooting menu Nfl 169 and press the multi selector to WASA the right de Image sharpening Tone compensation K4 Color mode Hue adjustment Intvl timer shooting Non CPU lens data 124 Highlight Focal length and press the multi selector to the right ENon CPU lens data Focal length gt Maximum aperture Select the group to which the lens belongs from 6 45 50 180 200 4000 and press the multi selector to the right N A 6 45 gt 50 180 200 4000 Select the lens focal length in mm and press the multi selector to the right sesue fid2 uoN sudeJ45030ud Durjer e Focal Length Not Listed If the correct focal length is not listed choose the closest value greater than the actual focal length of the lens VW 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 5 Default Maximum Aperture Selecting a focal length sets Maximum aperture the last value selected at that focal length 125 The Function Button Select FV Lock Lens data for Custom Setting f4 FUNC Button 201 i3f4 Assign FUNC Button a FV Lock EnF FV Lock Lens da aud 1 Q0 1 step spd apeture Same as AE L AF L Flash off BKT Bracketing burst Press the FUNC button and rotate the main command dial Focal length is displayed in the top control p
174. ling flash 195 106 Flash Color Information Communication SB 800 flash units can provide the camera information on the color tempera ture of the flash When white balance for the D2H is set to A Auto X4 51 this allows automatic white balance adjustment in response to fine variations in flash output This feature can be used with Advanced Wireless Lighting and Auto FP High Speed Sync To prevent white balance from being adjusted in response to color tempera ture variations select a white balance setting other than A Auto Select Flash for fixed white balance Auto FP High Speed Sync Auto FP High Speed Sync is activated automatically at shutter speeds faster than Ysos allowing auto flash control at all shutter speeds up to and includ ing V amp ooos normal sync control is used at shutter speeds slower than Vasos including tut As a result the flash can be used without concern for maximum sync speed even in daylight shots taken at maximum aperture This feature supports Advanced Wireless Lighting To use Auto FP High Speed Sync choose 1 250 FP auto for Custom Setting e1 Flash sync speed Y The SB 800 The Nikon SB 800 is a high performance Speedlight with a guide number of 53 174 m ft 35 mm zoom head position ISO 200 20 C 68 F It can be powered by four AA batteries five AA batteries when powered by the supplied SD 800 battery pack or by SD 6 SD 7 or SD 8A power sources available separately For bou
175. lower Time required to process images more than doubles During processing On tab nr blinks in shutter speed and aper ture displays Next photo can be taken when Jah nrisno longer displayed VA Playback If photographs are played back while they are being processed to reduce noise the image that is displayed in the monitor may not show the effects of noise reduction FA The Memory Buffer The maximum number of shots that can be stored in the memory buffer when noise reduction is on is as follows e Compressed NEF JPEG Fine 14 e Uncompressed NEF JPEG Fine 15 e Compressed NEF JPEG Normal 14 e Uncompressed NEF JPEG Normal 15 e Compressed NEF JPEG Basic 14 e Uncompressed NEF JPEG Basic 15 e Compressed NEF RAW 15 e Uncompressed NEF RAW 16 e TIFF RGB 15 e JPEG Fine 30 e JPEG Normal 30 e JPEG Basic 30 190 Custom Setting d5 File No Seq When a photograph is taken the camera names L3d5 File number sequence the file new by adding one to the last file number used This option controls whether file number ing continues from the last number used when a new folder is created the memory card is for matted or a new memory card is inserted in the camera Highlight d5 File No Seq in the second level of the CSM menu V 172 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 reset to 0001 when new
176. m Setting e5 in manual exposure mode gt Flash speed Highlight e6 Manual mode bkting in the sec sio Flash speed aperture ond level of the CSM menu I 172 and press the 46 Flash aperture multi selector to the right Press the multi selector 5 Flash only 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 amp flash Camera varies shutter speed and aperture Custom Setting e5 set to Flash speed E 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 speed and flash level Custom Setting e5 set to AE amp flash Flash only Camera varies flash level only e f 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 i TTL or AA flash control Custom Setting e7 Auto BKT Order This option controls the order in which bracketing Mer is performed Highlight e7 Auto BKT order in the second level of the CSM menu PH 172 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option LOUNGE TIBUS then press to the right to make a selection MTR gt Under gt Over Bracketing
177. memo nua peg e d euj epinb nua Iu Playback will end when next frame is displayed even if entire Frame intvl memo has not been played Length of Next frame will not be displayed until entire memo has been voice menu played even if frame interval is shorter than voice memo e Off voice memos will not be played back during slide shows 153 Hide Image B The Hide image option is used to hide or reveal selected photographs Hid den images are visible only in the Hide image menu and can only be deleted by formatting the memory card Highlight Hide image in the playback menu 148 and press the multi selector to the right P amp L Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selec tion Select set Deselect all Option E 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 fff 150 as small thumbnail images nus peateld 241 23pIND NUAIA PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU BIS OSet OS BIS Set LOS Highlight image To view highlight Select highlighted image Selected ed image full screen press Ej Press image marked by 3 icon again to return to thumbnail list Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select PLAYBACK MENU additional pictures To dese
178. menu determines whether the next image or the previous image is displayed after an image is deleted 138 t Delete e oice Memos Recording and Playback The D2H 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 camera 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 1212 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 a voice memo can not be recorded if one already exists for the selected image 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
179. mera 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 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 236 Caring for the Camera Storage and Maintenance Storage l 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 For long term storage place the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals Do not store your camera with naphtha or camphor mo
180. mirror is locked in up position and blink ing is displayed in top control panel Mirror will HE sensor return to down position when camera is turned off To ensure cleaning boweris available to lower mirror this option is only available when camera is powered by EH 6 AC adapter 208 Video Mode Before connecting your camera to a video device 9Video mode such as a television or VCR BN 222 choose a vid eo mode setting that matches the video standard used in the device Highlight Video mode in the setup menu f 206 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 _ NTSC Use when connecting camera to NTSC devices Use when connecting camera to PAL devices Note that number of pixels in PAL output is selectively reduced causing drop in resolution nue N dn3es eu epins nus ix Date Date is used to set the camera clock to the cur SET UP H nr z m SIDE rent date and time See First Steps Step 4 Set Set EOK the Time and Date Mf 19 v M D 2003 08 30 H M S 13 42 08 Language Use the Language option to choose a language for camera menus and messages See First Fante Steps Step 3 Choose a Language S4 18 Deutsch ps Step guage i 19 Bar Espanol Francais HRE BA FA Video Output The default video standard varies with the country or region of purchase 20
181. 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 112 Flash Sync Modes The D2H supports the following flash sync modes a Front curtain sync Slow sync 5 REAR Rear curtain sync REAR Slow rear curtain sync i Red eye reduction SSW Red eye reduction with slow sync 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 Yeo and Vasos Yeo to V8 000s with Auto FP High Speed Sync Flash is combined with speeds as slow as 30s to capture both subject and background at night or under dim light This mode is only available in programmed auto and aper 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 just before the shutter closes creating effect of a stream of light behind moving objects In programmed auto and aperture priority auto slow rear curtain sync is used to cap ture both subject and background Use of tripod is recom mended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake In this mode available only with SB series 800 80DX 28DX 28 27 26 and 25 Speedlights red eye reduction pre flash lights for approximately one second before main flash Pu pils in
182. moving objects high shutter speeds to freeze motion Shutter priority auto is only available with CPU 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 eansodx3 sudeu46030ug 6urnjer Rotate the main command dial to choose the desired shutter speed 3 Frame a photograph focus and shoot 88 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 Mi 90 Changing from Manual to Shutter Priority Auto If you select a shutter speed of tut in manual exposure mode and then select shut ter priority auto without changing the shutter speed the fut 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 am 93 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 Indicator Description Subject too bright Choose f
183. multaneous operation wt Cord 14 Ten pin to two pin adapter cord for connection to devices 25 cm MC 25 with two pin terminals including the MW 2 radio control Adapter Cord cat MT 2 intervalometer and ML 2 modulite control set 87 MC 30 Remote shutter release can be used to reduce camera 80cm Remote Cord shake or keep the shutter open during a time exposure 277 ML 2 Modulite Allows infrared remote control at ranges of up to 100m Remote 328 Use multiple units for remote control over greater Control Set distances Requires MC 25 adapter cord ML 3 Modulite Remote Control Set Allows infrared remote control at ranges of up to 8m 267 All figures are approximate 235 sallossady euondo sa1oN e iuuper Approved Memory Cards v The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D2H 16 MB 32 MB 48 MB 80 MB 128MB 160MB ie XL 256MB SDCFH 128 MB 192 MB 256 MB 384 MB 512 MB 8xUSB 16 MB 32 MB 48 MB 64 MB Lexar Media 16x USB 192 MB 256 MB 320MB 512 MB 640 MB 1 GB 24xUSB T 24x WA USB 256MB 512MB EN 40x WA USB 256MB 512MB 2GB 4GB Renesas Hitachi HB28 C8x 10340 340 MB 10512 512 MB 11000 1 GB Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card For more details on the above cards please contact the manufacturer 44 Memory Cards e Memory cards may be hot after use Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the ca
184. multi selector Cate ees to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Focus areas are grouped in pattern 1 c y 178 Camera automati Pattern 1 cally selects focus area containing subject closest to camera in cur Closest subject rent focus area group If subject moves out of selected focus area default camera will focus based on information from other focus areas in same group Focus areas are grouped in pattern 1 c y 178 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 Pattern 1 operation If subject moves out of center focus area camera will Center area focus based on information from other focus areas in same group Center focus area of selected group is highlighted in top control panel Pattern 2 As for Pattern 1 Closest subject except that focus areas are Closest subject grouped in pattern 2 c y 178 Pattern 2 As for Pattern 1 Center area except that focus areas are Center area grouped in pattern 2 c y 178 177 sumas uio1sn5 epins nua T3 Focus areas are grouped as follows illustrations show the display in the top control panel Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Top Closest an oe Ge ma T subject Left Center Right Left Center Center2 Right sbunies WO SND APIND NUAIAN Top Center
185. n 193 sbunies wozsnd p nd NUAIAN Custom Setting el Flash Sync Speed o a 23 his option controls flash sync speed Options 3e1 Flash sync speed setting range from Yasos 1 250 the default setting and Veos 1 60 To enable auto FP high speed sync Jes when using an SB 800 Speedlight select 1 250 1 250 FP nt FP auto if the SB 800 is not attached when this 1 160 option is selected flash sync speed will be set to 1 100 Vosos 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 el Flash sync speed in the second level of the CSM menu Pg 172 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 Flash Shutter Speed This option determines the slowest shutter speed possible when using a flash in programmed auto PA or aperture priority auto exposure mode in Ys shutter priority auto or manual exposure mode 1 30 shutter speeds can be set to values as slow as 30s regardless of the setting chosen Options range from Veos 1 60 the default setting and 30s 30 Highlight e2 Flash shutter speed in the second level of the CSM menu PY 172 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 s
186. nce flash or close up photography the flash head can be rotated through 90 above and 7 below the horizontal 180 left and 90 right 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 The SB 800 is equipped with an illuminator to assist in adjusting settings in the dark Custom settings are avail able for fine tuning all aspects of flash operation 107 ude460310ug use 4 sude46030ud Bunel FV Lock E This feature is used to lock flash output allowing photographs to be re composed without changing the flash level This ensures 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 i TTL and auto aperture flash control Advanced Wireless Lighting and Auto FP High Speed Sync To use FV Lock Select FV Lock or FV Lock Lens data for Custom Setting f4 FUNC but ton f 201 2 Mount an SB 800 Speedlight on the camera accessory shoe yde1b030yd use 4 sude46030ud HulyjeL Turn the SB 800 on and set the flash mode to TTL or AA see the SB 800 instruction manual for details Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter release button halfway to focus
187. ndicator 91 it Aperture f number 90 Aperture number of stops 85 Bracketing increment 99 103 Number of shots per interval 120 Maximum aperture non CPU lens eeennn 127 PC mode indicator 275 are 2 1 0 A 103 Exposure compensation 97 Bracketing progress indicator 100 102 105 esawe y mouy 0 bun3eo uononpoanul LIT EDH v o ES e E Ye A lt A O Lv BASIC RAW FINE TIFF NORM mv K M n A Li D Li a Li ISO AUTO REM The Rear Control Panel M fo Introduction Getting to Know the Camera Custom settings bank 173 Remaining indicator 28 47 Shooting menu settings bank 162 Sensitivity ISO indicator 49 Auto sensitivity indicator 183 SENS M 49 Sensitivity high gain 49 Number of exposures reMA N NG A 28 47 Length of voice memo 141 White balance fine tuning 55 White balance preset number 57 Color temperature 56 PC mode indicator 225 K appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 47 Color temperature indicator 56 PAIMAGE quality 43 SJ IMAa
188. ned off cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned off Case 2 At room temperature 20 C 68 F approximately 600 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 single 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 SUOIne2IDDaSds s930N jL21UyY2 L The following can reduce battery life e Using the monitor e Keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway e Repeated autofocus operations e Taking NEF RAW or TIFF RGB photographs e Slow shutter speeds 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 249 xap Symbols 3D color matrix metering See Metering 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR 110 A Advanced Wireless Lighting 106 AF area mode 76 Aperture 85 93 adjusting 90 lock 94 maximum 83 84 87 107 109 116 minimum 20 87 230
189. nitor Y Voice Memo File Names Voice memos are stored as WAV files with names of the form DSC nnnn WAV where nnnn is a four digit file number copied from the image with which the voice memo is associated 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 141 Voice Memo Recording Options E Three setup menu options control voice memo recording Voice memo S Voice memo protect and Voice memo button 10 Voice Memo To choose a voice memo option for shooting mode highlight Voice memo in the setup menu ESAJSISHRCiut IW 212 and press the multi selector to the right The following options are available SOUJ9 A 9 On auto and manual Y MO Manual only 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 la On 10 s for Image review in playback menu record 20 s auto ae ing will begin when shutter release button os manual i released after shooting Recording ends f IE when Y button is pressed or after specified recording time has ended Manual Memo can be recorded for most recent photograph by pressing and only holding J button F9 140 Y Voice Memo The option selected for Voice memo is indicated by an icon in the rear control panel
190. nsion rings PK series 11A 12 or 13 PN 11 1 Spot metering meters selected focus area 6 Manual exposure mode only 2 IX Nikkor lenses can not be used 7 Compatible with AF I Nikkor lenses and with all AF S lenses except 3 Vibration Reduction VR supported with VR lenses 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 228 f 2 85 AF 35 70 mm f 2 85 new AF 28 85 mm f 3 5 4 55 or AF 28 85 mm f 3 5 4 5S 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 AS 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
191. ny pictures you would like to keep FAT 32 The D2H 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 Fia EA and buttons IN 23 207 nue N dnyes eu epins nue ES z nue N dnies eu epins nue LCD Brightness To adjust monitor brightness highlight LCD brightness in the setup menu 84 206 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 current brightness level with 2 the brightest set ting and 2 the darkest Press the multi selector to the right to complete the operation and return to the setup menu 13 x LCD brightness p OK Mirror Lock up This option is used to lock the mirror in the up po sition to allow inspection or cleaning of the low Pita pass filter that protects the LBCAST image sensor See Technical Notes Caring for the Camera and Battery M 240 OFF OFF ON Image sensor cleaning Highlight Mirror lock up in the setup menu M 206 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 option Description OFF Mirror functions normally When shutter is released
192. o images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one normal qual Normal ity JPEG image NEF JPEG Two images are recorded one NEF RAW image and one basic quality Basic JPEG image Raw 12 bit data from the LBCAST image sensor are saved directly to NEF Raw the memory card in Nikon Electronic Image Format NEF Images are saved in uncompressed TIFF RGB at a color depth of eight TIFF RGB pits per channel 24 bit color Images are saved in JPEG format at a compression ratio of roughly JPEG Fine 1 4 JPEG Images are saved in JPEG format at a compression ratio of roughly Normal 1 8 Images are saved in JPEG format at a compression ratio of roughly JPEG Basic 16 NEF Raw NEF JPEG File compression for NEF images is controlled from the Raw compression menu S4 44 The following options are available e Comp NEF Raw NEF images are compressed using a lossless algorithm that re duces file size by approximately fifty to sixty percent without affecting image quality m 46 47 e NEF Raw NEF images are not compressed NEF images can only be viewed in the software provided with the camera or in Nikon Capture 4 84 223 When photographs taken at NEF JPEG Fine NEF JPEG Nor mal 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 41 gt ezis pue Ajijeno abew sudeibo
193. o 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 Bank names can be up to twenty characters long Any characters after the twentieth will be deleted After editing the name press Qy to return to SHOOTING MENU P H the bank menu Shooting menu bank ABC Rename 163 nu w Bunoous eu epino nua ffel o nue N 6unoous eu 2pIn5o nu WN Reset Shooting Menu To restore default settings for the current shooting menu bank BM 162 highlight Reset shooting PP Erice menu in the shooting menu Wi 161 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 Exit menu leaving settings unchanged Yes Restore settings to default values The following settings are affected File name Interval timer shooting Image quality JPEG Normal Start time Now Image size Large Interval 00 01 00 Raw compression Comp NEF Raw No of intervals 1 White bal Auto No of shots 1 ISO 200 Start Off Image sharpening Auto Non CPU lens data Rm Auto roca enga iio Color mode
194. o the subject are the same 230 Picture diagonal Picture size D2H 23 3 mm x 15 5 mm Picture angle 35 mm format Picture angle D2H Other Accessories At the time of writing the following accessories were available for the D2H Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details CEMIS EN EL4 Rechargeable Li ion Battery GELADE Additional EN EL4 batteries are available from local retailers and Nee tee Nikon service representatives MH 21 Quick Charger The MH 21 can be used to recharge and calibrate EN EL4 batter les 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 60Hz and 100 120V or 200 240V Separate power cables are available for use in North America the United Kingdom continental Europe Australia and Japan VITSE WT 1 WT 1A Wireless Transmitter LAN The WT 1 WT 1A mounts on the bottom of the camera and connects adapters via a USB cable to the camera s USB connector When connected and photographs can be uploaded to an ftp server via a wireless net antennas work Power is supplied from the camera Wireless network with ftp server required For more information see Menu Guide The Setup Menu Rf 206 WA E1 Extended Range Antenna Extends line of sight range of WT 1 WT 1A to a maximum of about 150 m outdoors 1 Mbps V4Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Your
195. on 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 specifications 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
196. on is equivalent to Normal SHOOTING MENU a K4 Color mode Hue adjustment y Intvl timer shooting Non CPU lens data A Auto Normal O Less contrast More contrast Custom Suiting Colors to a Workflow Color Mode The D2H offers a choice of color modes which determine the gamut of col ors 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 with I da no further modification Photographs are adapted to the sRGB default color space Photographs taken at this setting are adapted to the Adobe RGB II II color space This color space is capable of expressing a wider Adobe RGB gamut of colors than sRGB making it the preferred choice for im ages that will be extensively processed or retouched Choose for nature or landscape shots that will be printed or used III 111 sRGB as is with no further modification Photographs are adapted to the sRGB color space Color Mode Modes I and III are recommended when taking photographs that will be printed with out modification or viewed in applications that do not support color management Modes I and III are also recommended when taking photographs that will be printed with ExifPrint the direct printing option on some household printers or kiosk printing or other commercial print services Photographs taken in Mode II can also be printed us
197. op up 2 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 No Memory Card If no memory card is inserted in the camera when a charged EN ELA 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 4 Format the memory card Memory cards must be formatted before first use V4 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 AN 223 226 To format the card turn the camera on and hold the roma UA 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 94 During Formatting Do not remove the card or battery or unplug the AC adapter available separately d
198. opies specified in the bracketing program ude46030ug Jaw eA493u sude46030ud HuryeL 119 During interval timer photography the yde1b030yd Jaw eA493u sude46030ud Bunel e diately before the next shooting interval begins During Shooting icon in the top control panel will blink Imme the shutter speed display will show the number 43H of 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 re lease button halfway once the button is released the shutter speed and aperture will be displayed until the exposure meters turn off To view current interval timer settings select Intvl SHOOTING MENU ic E timer shooting between shots While interval Fp unulunciscusstue TE IN PROGRESS timer photography is in progress the interval tim a er menu will show the starting time the current time the shooting interval the selected number a o of intervals and number of shots and the number t Interval 00 30 00 of intervals and shots remaining None of these items can be changed while interval timer pho tography is in progress During Shooting Shooting and menu settings can be adjusted freely while interval timer photography is in progress Note the following e Performing a two button reset PY 128 o
199. or best results use type G or D lens With SB 800 Speedlight white balance reflects conditions in effect when Speedlight fires 4 Incandescent 3 000K Use under incandescent lighting mm Fluorescent 4 200K Use under fluorescent lighting e Direct sunlight 5 200K Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight 4 Flash 5 400K Use with Nikon Speedlights Cloudy 6 000K Use in daylight under overcast skies Shade 8 000K Use in daylight with subjects in the shade m Choose color 2 500 Choose color temperature from list of values temp 10 000K 8856 PRE White bal Use subject light source or existing photo preset m graph as reference for white balance eu 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 In auto and preset modes the camera uses through the lens TTL white balance measurement to ensure that white balance is set correctly even when the camera and subject are under different lighting 51 e xuejeg a21ym suyde1bo30yd Bune aduejeg a91ym suyde1bo30yd Bune I White balance can be set using the White bal option in the shooting menu or by pressing the WB button and rotating the main command dial The White Balance Menu 1 Highlight White bal in the shooting menu Ji 167 and press the multi selector to the D right Highlight the desired op
200. ore About Playback back playback zoom and photo information On recording and playing voice memos Voice Memos Mil on camera menus and custom settings Pan on connecting to a computer or TV Connections and on optional accessories camera care and 5 i Technical Notes troubleshooting l 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 from 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 could result in injury After removing the battery take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection AN Do not u
201. osure increment 99 a1nsodx3 syde1bo030yd BunyeL s The bracketing programs available depend on the option selected for Cus tom Setting b3 EV step 184 1 3 Step Selected for EV Step Mund shots increment order EVs PIED re 44 EV 03 0 107 FED TA TI ee 3 7 3 EV 0 7 0 41 3 4 3F Br b esns EE 1EV 1 0 0 42 0 ee fit ZI 13 EV 0 3 0 7 0 JEM Goa pst zr 2 EV 0 7 1 3 0 JE Dee aep 3 1 EV 0 20 6 Fae ae ET 3 EV 0 0 3 Sena at 66e pper EZ 7 3 EV 0 0 7 SOP Lee pepeees 5 2 EV Or cena gFBR3 6 qim ZI EN 0 20 8 we DE eee darn 21 _2 3 EV 0 077 gF ine qe 2 Ev Quero Se Vict S EV 0 0 3 0 3 FE e to IEA 3 Y 0 0 7 0 7 JE De ES ES PEY 0 1 0 1 0 GED Jarne atin AS EY 0 0 7 0 3 0 3 0 7 DED Goegi Peppers IS 7 EV 0 1 3 0 7 0 7 1 3 BE ee eee 5 PEY 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 TED Ae Maipo SJ XVsEV 0 1 0 0 7 0 3 0 3 0 7 1 0 YEN Garapan piip 7 73EV 0 2 0 1 3 0 7 0 7 1 3 2 0 IE ete 7 1EV 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 a iiitilit S XVsEV 0 1 3 1 0 0 7 0 3 40 3 40 7 1 0 1 3 seg uegpr eeepc EV 0 27 220 13 07 40 7 1 3 20 27 SH t el 1EV 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 100 1 2 Step Selected for EV Step Control panel No of Exposure A shots increment Ll Lis bts T n EJ Ln Lit Y i AS wr BE a bee Poa Pog r4 TT LOL Lt i ZJ 7 EJ ee
202. osures remaining shown in control and viewfinder is the same as in the case of uncompressed NEF RAW images The actual number of images that can be stored on the memory card is higher than shown File size of compressed NEF RAW images is approximately fifty to sixty percent of uncompressed NEF images 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 NEF or JPEG images that can be stored on a memory card depends on the subject and 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 current settings the number of exposures remaining will be shown in thousands rounded down to the nearest hundred e g if there is room for approximately 1 260 exposures the exposure count display will show 1 2 K ES d2 Maximum Shots PY 188 In continuous mode Custom Setting d2 Maximum shots can be used to limit the maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst to any amount between one and forty 47 lt ezis pue nyend abeuw syde1bojoyd Buyer reli Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Reacting Faster to Light Sensitivity is the digital equivalent of film speed
203. oud Bunel bej Eos 4 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 a When NEF Raw is selected a compression option can be selected from the ezis pue Ajijeno abew sudeibo oud Huy Raw compression menu The Image Quality Menu Highlight Image quality in the shooting menu I9 167 and press the multi selector to D the right Raw compression White bal Highlight the desired option and press the zizImage quality multi selector to the right The shooting menu NER PEOR will be displayed NEF Raw JPEG Normal NEF Raw JPEG Basic NEF Raw TIFF RGB JPEG Fine JPEG Normal JPEG Basic FJ White Balance Bracketing 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 available separately 223 LY 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 dc y 214 215 The NEF and JPEG files recorded at a setting of NEF JPEG have the same file names b
204. ove 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 2 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 1 then press the bottom of the cover until you hear it click into place 2 Y EN EL4 Batteries 17 EN EL4 rechargeable Li ion batteries can provide compatible devices with information on battery charge state enabling the MH 21 Quick Charger to display the current charge level and charge the battery appropriately When the EN EL4 is inserted in the camera the battery charge state is shown in six levels Detailed information on bat tery charge battery life and the number of pictures taken since the battery was last charged can be viewed using the Battery info option in the setup menu Mi 216 16 Step 2 Insert the Battery The D2H is powered by a rechargeable Nikon EN EL4 Li ion battery provided 6 5 1 Charge the battery 3 The EN EL4 is not fully charged at shipment To maximize shooting time charge the battery in the supplied MH 21 quick charger before d use see the MH 21 instruction manual for details About 100 minutes T are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains mn
205. owered by a separate non rechargeable CR1616 lithium bat 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 Your Camera SH 239 NCAUTION Use only CR1616 lithium batteries Using another type of battery could cause an ex plosion Dispose of used batteries as directed 19 sda15 1s414 uononpomu sdais 1s414 uononpoau LX Step 5 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 NN CPU lenses have CPU contacts 5 D 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 cam
206. panel while the shutter release button is pressed apo Bunooys e Buisoou5 sude5030uq Buyer fi ES d2 Maximum Shots Wi 188 In continuous mode Custom Setting d2 Maximum shots can be used to limit the maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst to any amount between one and forty 71 sn204 sude46010ug Burer 8 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 option Description Camera focuses when shutter release button Is pressed halfway Focus locks when in focus indicator appears in viewfinder and remains locked while shutter release button is pressed halfway focus lock S Shutter can only be released when in focus indicator is displayed fo Single servo CUS priority f subject was moving when shutter release button was AF pressed halfway camera will track subject until focusing is complete and the shutter can be released predictive focus tracking 73 If subject stops moving before shutter is released in focus indicator will appear
207. pen the card slot then press the eject button to partially eject the card 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 the memory card 24 utori bm hy and Playback This chapter takes you step by step through the process of taking your first photographs and play ing them back Basic Photography This section describes how to use autofocus and programmed auto autoexposure for simple point and shoot photography that will produce optimal results in most situations Basic Playback Read this section for information on viewing pho tographs in the monitor Basic Photography T 26 34 Basic Playback r 35 yde160 0Uyd Diseg jeuo ny o Basic Photography Taking Your First Photographs There are six basic steps to taking photographs STEP 1 Ready the Camera O To learn more about the battery level display see Introduction First Steps ceo sea iieri erre r pero rei To learn how to restore settings to their default values see e Taking Photographs Two Button Reset S e Menu Guide The Shooting Menu sssesse xy e Menu Guide The Custom Settings Menu e 3132092 Adjust Camera Settings ve To learn more about the following camera settings see e Taking Photographs Choosing a Shooting Mod
208. performed in order described in Bracketing c y default 98 Under MTR Over Bracketing proceeds in order from lowest to highest value N MTR gt Under gt 197 s6uljjas uio1sn5 epins nua is Custom Setting e8 Auto BKT Selection HA This option controls how the bracketing program is selected Highlight e8 Auto BKT selection in FA the second level of the CSM menu M 172 and press the multi selector to the right Press the wa Manual value sel ZU multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Pressing EY button rotate main command dial to select Manual value select number of shots sub command dial to select bracketing default increment a Preset value select sbunies uio1sn epinr nus Press EY 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 Center Button This option determines what operations can be performed by pressing the center of the multi se PI lector Highlight f1 Center button in the second level of the CSM menu M 172 and press the Shooting mode multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press the multi selector to the right gt Playback mode Shooting Mode This option controls what operation can be per formed
209. play sub menu to left to return to previous menu To make selection press multi selector to right press center of multi selector or press Qi button sbunies uio1sn epintr nue Custom Setting f6 Buttons and Dials Normally changes to settings that involve both a command dial and a button are made by rotating PISA the command dial while the button is held down If desired this can be changed so that the buttons Default do not have to be held down while the command dial is rotated Hold 204 Highlight f6 Buttons and dials in the second level of the CSM menu Pg 172 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 Settings can be changed by rotating command dial even after button is re leased To put change into effect and return to normal operation press but ton again press shutter release button halfway or press 4 E GD a Hold ISO QUAL or WB button Unless auto meter off is set to No limit or the camera is powered by optional EH 6 AC adapter normal functioning will be restored automatically if no operations are performed for about 205 sbunies uio1sn epinr NUAIN Custom Setting 17 No CF Card This option can be used to enable the shutter release when no memory card is inserted in the PA camera Note that wh
210. posure is available matrix Only with type G or D lenses Color matrix metering which does not in Color clude range information is available with other CPU lenses or when focal matrix length and maximum aperture of non CPU lens are specified using Non CPU lens data item in shooting menu c y 124 center weighted metering is used if focal length or aperture is not specified Matrix metering will not produce desired results with autoexposure lock c y 95 or exposure compensation c y 97 but is recommended in most other situations eansodx3 sudeu46030ud 6urnjer Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to area in center of 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 1x PY 233 Camera meters circle 3mm 0 12 in diameter approximately 2 of frame Circle is centered on current focus area in group dynamic AF on center focus area of current group 76 making it possible to meter Ea off center subjects if non CPU lens is used 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 brighter or darker For improved precision with non CPU lenses specify lens focal length and maximum aperture in Non CPU len
211. posure modes flash sync mode will be set to tal slow rear curtain sync when the Y button is released 3lf the Speedlight does not support red eye reduction the icon in the flash sync mode display will blink 4 Red eye reduction with slow sync is available only in programmed auto and aperture priority auto exposure modes In shutter priority auto and manual exposure modes red eye reduction will be selected when the Y button is released 114 Shutter Speed and Aperture The following table lists values that can be chosen for shutter speed and aperture when an optional Speedlight is used Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture l Programmed auto Set automatically by camera Set automatically by camera 88 Shutter priority auto Vasos 305 Aperture priority auto Set automatically by camera Value selected by Shutter speeds are set automatically in the range Y250s Yeos or Y250S 30s at flash sync settings of slow sync slow rear curtain sync and red eye reduction with slow sync If 1 250 FP auto is selected for Custom Setting e1 Flash sync speed when an optional SB 800 Speedlight is used shutter speeds may be as fast as V ooos tIf 1 250 FP auto is selected for Custom Setting e1 Flash sync speed when an optional SB 800 Speedlight is used shutter speeds may be as fast as V ooos t Flash range varies with aperture When setting aperture in aperture priority auto and manual exposure modes consult the t
212. ps Getting the Camera Ready for Use Before using your camera for the first time complete the following steps STEP 1 Attach the Camera Strap ce STEP 2 Insert the Battery o 16 17 To learn more about batteries and alternative power sources see e Technical Notes Optional Accessories o e Caring for the Camera and Battery c STEP 3 Choose a Language o 1700 set the Time and Date o For information on changing the clock battery see e Technical Notes Caring for your camera c SES Attach a Lens To learn more about the lenses available for the D2H see e Technical Notes Optional Accessories c STEP 6 Insert a Memory Card o To learn more about compatible memory cards see e Technical Notes Approved Memory Cards C For more information on formatting memory cards see e The Setup Menu Formatting Memory Cards c 231 IV V 18 19 239 20 21 228 230 22 24 230 207 15 sd315 35114 UO0NINPOAU LA sda15 1s414 uononpoaul LX Step 1 Attach the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below 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 m
213. r changing bracketing settings Wf 98 will cancel interval timer photography e No photographs will be taken if interval timer shooting begins while the user is mea suring a value for preset white balance e f shutter speed is set to rs 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 VA C Mode Max Shots If the number of shots per interval is greater than the limit specified in Custom Setting d2 C Mode max shots only the number of shots specified in Custom Setting d2 will be taken at each interval 120 Pausing Interval Timer Photography To pause interval timer photography 1 Press the multi selector left or right to high light Start at the bottom of the interval timer pene menu Select intvl no of shots 010x3 0030 Remaining intvl shots 010x3 0030 Off Press the multi selector up or down to select Pause and press the button Select intvl no of shots Interval time photography can also be paused by END e Pressing the button between intervals A LM e Turning the camera off if desired the memory card can be replaced while the camera is off Interval timer photography will be paused when the camera is turned on i Pause When
214. r 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 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 Apple the Apple logo Macintosh Mac OS Power Macintosh and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Power Mac iMac and iBook are trademar
215. r geo poroto PARRE of sharply con metric patterns EN trasting bright ness Example a row of windows in a sky scraper The subject The subject appears smaller many contains than the focus ites fine details area Tm A Example focus area contains both fore ground subject and distant buildings Example a field of flowers or other subjects that are small or lack variation in brightness NY AF Assist Illuminators If the subject is dark a Speedlight with an AF assist illuminator can be used to assist the autofocus 82 Manual Focus Manual focus is avallable for lenses that do not support autofocus non AF Nikkor lenses or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results P94 82 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 The Electronic Range Finder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected fo cus area is in focus After positioning the subject in the active focus area press the shutter release button halfway and rotate the lens focusing ring until the in focus indicator 0 is displayed VA A M Selection Autofocu
216. r may appear in photographs If you suspect that dirt or dust inside the camera is affecting your photographs you can check for the presence 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 2 Remove the lens and turn the camera on Press the button and select Mirror lock up from the setup menu MY 208 Highlight punde s Image sensor cleaning and press the multi selector to the right The message Press shutter release button will be displayed in the camera monitor and a row of dashes will be displayed in the control panel and view finder eJ 3U18 eu 10 6uue5 soe3oN e iuupe fx OFF OFF ON Image sensor cleaning 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 panel will blink Holding the camera so that light falls on the low pass filter examine the filter for dust or lint If there are foreign objects on the filter the filter requires cleaning See the following section 240 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 pas
217. rding by pressing the G button When On is selected for the Image review option in the playback menu photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately 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 8 button or press the shutter release button halfway Delete PY 148 To delete multiple images use the Delete option in the playback menu 35 peg e d gt ISeg
218. rinting by e mail through web sites or on removable media such as Zip disks Contact the photofinisher for information on delivery and the file formats accepted 156 Modifying the Print Order Select Set Choosing Select set displays the photographs in the folder or folders se El lected in the Playback folder menu 150 as small thumbnail images PLAYBACK MENU Highlight image To view highlighted Cou LASS image full screen press fij Press again ee to return to thumbnail list PLAYBACK MENU Press Q button and press multi selector a Ic Lcd Up or down to specify number of prints up to 9 or press center of multi se lector to select image and set number of prints to 1 Selected images are marked by 4 icon nua peg e d eu epinso nu N 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 PLAYBACK MENU gt 1 Print set Print set done Complete print order and display menu of print options Press multi selector up or down to highlight option e To print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order highlight 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 pre
219. 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 and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual Camera Body Metering selector Wi 84 Metering selector lock button Wi 84 Exposure mode ZA button Mi 85 Format roam button V 23 Bracketing Gp button M 98 103 Mode dial lock MY release Y 70 Power switch Vi 27 Shutter release Mode dial button M 32 34 70 esawe y mouy 0 bBun3eo uononpoanul Exposure Eyelet for compensation camera 75 ona E button strap Wi am Ud 97 16 gt Eyelet for Es camera Flash sync S tH strap mode Q is 16 button i 114 Top control Diopter panel Wi 6 Command lock Accessory shoe adjustment button Vi 94 117 knob Mi 31 Focal plane mark Wi 83 SN LCD Illuminators The control panel backlights LCD illuminators will light while the power switch is held in the 8 position 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 eJ 9u1e y mouy 0 bBun3eo uononpoanul Ambient light sensor BY 51 57 Self timer lamp V 123 Flash sync terminal 1 117 Cam
220. s Press multi selector left or right to Interval highlight hour minute or second press up or down to change Choose number of intervals and number of shots taken at each Select interval Press multi selector left or right to highlight number of intvl no of hot intervals or number of shots press up or down to change Total shots number of shots that will be taken appears to right Remaining Shows number of intervals and total shots remaining in current intvl shots interval program This item can not be edited Choose Off to exit without starting interval timer To start inter Start val timer select On and press Qj Shooting will start at selected start time and will continue for specified number of intervals 118 3 After highlighting Start at the bottom of the interval timer menu and pressing the multi selector up or down to select On press the but ton The 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 interval timer photography can not proceed at current settings for example if a shutter speed of amp u 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 Before beginning interval timer photography take a test shot at
221. s 29 Step 3 Frame Photodisc e m dt 31 A E ENEAN 32 SUED S check EPOS UE ee a a a occhi i d 33 Step 6 Take the Photograph sao 34 Basic PIayD3ac Kos doceo e NE A A AA rU dose Do 35 Taking Photographs eec oes iei oe ege eai eee 37 USING Camera MEUS TEC TEE EA 39 Image Quality and Size iii da 41 Made oual Tc 41 lins Os Se e MEMO rca E HM A A E T 44 Sensitivity ISO Equivalencia dad rene o du dee deut 48 Wte Balanoe RR ERRORS ER C Mc 51 Pie Tung Vine Balance till castilla 54 Ghoosing a Color Temperature oe usto e PI uu iv dae pue vos sau oa qu Uns 56 Preset White Bala ssec esr dida 57 image AdJusttrie t isse oes su tore tol o Sr e Ee Rp Ru e dus els 65 Making Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening ooononcccccccccccncononononnooconnnnnnos 65 Adjusting Contrast Tone Compensation sssessssssee m 66 Suiting Colors to a Workflow Color Mode eere 67 Controlling Color Hue Adjustment sss 69 Choosing a Shooting Mod Essare e ANEA AEEA AAAA 70 A E 72 A a Rc deutoa Dat oan eae chanucidata eas ADAE ni 72 FOCUSA Ol CI ea A Io DD Pte nena D D 74 A EN Said 76 AFArea MOS EET 76 viii META AEA ALIP APOE EAEE LE E ELEA OPOEOP REEERE EEEn 83 deris 84 WCET NC RENE E diia 84 EXO SUIS MOE orinar ello codo dais 85 PUTO SKI OSU SOCK pitti i no 95 Exposure OMB CMSA ON daa 97 A A A E TP 98 Flash Photodisc de 106 he Eras IATA VSLBITI e 106 DR o A A A E T 110
222. s 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 a3 Group Dynamic AF MN 177 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 If 179 This option controls whether the camera immediately adjusts focus to track a subject when the distance to the subject changes drastically 77 sn204 sude45010ud Buyer 8 snd04 sydeibozoud BuneL Y Summary of Autofocus Options Focus mode 78 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 Active focus area Shown in viewfinder Shown in viewfinder Shown in viewfinder Not shown Shown in viewfinder Shown in viewfinder Shown in viewfinder Not shown Focus area selection Manual Manual Camera automatically selects focus area from within manually selected group Automatic Manual Manual Camera automatically selects focus area from within manually selected group Automatic How it works Camera focuses on subject in selected focus are
223. s data menu xy 124 b6 Center Weight Wf 185 This option controls the size of the area assigned the greatest weight in center weighted metering 84 Exposure Mode Exposure mode determines how the camera sets shutter speed 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 Y 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 in programmed auto or shutter priority auto or the value chosen by the user in aperture priority auto or manual exposure mode allowing depth of field to be previewed in the viewfinder if the op tional SB 800 Speedlight is attached a modeling flash will be emitted b1 ISO Auto Wi 182 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 mo
224. s 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 4 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 eJ9ue au 103 BUIIe S3ION JP2UYIAL 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 V4 Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D2H 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 accessories regularly used with the camera such as lenses or optional Speedlights should be included when the camera Is inspected or serviced 241 Troubleshooting Understanding Error Messages and Displays This section lists the indicators and error
225. s multi selector to left until icon at left of menu is selected SEM UR SET UP Format LCD brightness LCD brightness bed Mirror lock up bed Mirror lock up Image comment Image comment Auto image rotation Auto image rotation dd Bd Format LCD brightness Deutsch ony z Mirror lock up English Espa ol Fran ais Image comment P E Auto image rotation Bs bd Format LCD brightness Deutsch Ll Mirror lock up English Espa ol Francais P E Image comment BAS Auto image rotation bd Highlight option Return to SET UP menu 18 Step 4 Set the Time and Date The time and date of recording is included with all pictures To ensure that 6 your pictures are stamped with the correct time and date display the setup menu IV 18 then set the time and date as described below SET UP Format LCD brightness Le Mirror lock up Video mode OSet reg OK Y M D 2003 00 00 Language Fy Mss Se as as Display DATE menu Edit Year Month Day Hour Minute and Second Press multi selector left dcn or right to select item up or down to 2003 08 30 change H M S 13 42 08 OSet NrEg OK The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks LCD brightness ES Mirror lookup Check the cock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary Image comment Q Auto image rotation bd Return to SET UP menu FA The Clock Battery The clock calendar is p
226. s rera prre erede AA cus oai tuos 242 SDOCI ICA CONS ao cud either ai ver Ve tex ten Kee VR T Ey ii 245 Paez eec OE 250 trod ction Getting Starte This chapter is divided into the following sections 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 informa tion 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 set ting the date time and language Overview 2 Getting to Know the IA gt Camera O 3 14 First Steps 15 24 M9IAI9AQ Uononpodmu E Overview About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D2H 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 X formation that may be helpful when to prevent damage to the camera using the camera This
227. s with Manual Priority E Ai ft F 37 e 2 Nil pu Xa 735 450 UNUS ir S gt h DE S uiu Nikon 28 1057 Ma APR 35 450 35 28 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 5 mm 1 837 sn204 sude46030ug BuneL 9 Exposure Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure Metering 4 Three metering method are available to determine how the camera sets exposure 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 Metering is performed by 1 005 pixel RGB sensor which sets exposure based on variety of information from all areas of frame This system dem onstrates its effectiveness most dramatically where bright white or yellow or dark black or dark green colors occupy large area of frame when its 9 results approach what is seen by human eyes 3D color matrix metering 3D color Which uses range information from lens in adjusting ex
228. se 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 A 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 re placing the battery If you are using an AC adapter be sure it is unplugged e Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment e Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards e Do not short or disassemble the bat tery e Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat e Do not immerse in or expose to water e Replace the terminal cover when trans porting the battery Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins e Batteries are prone to leakage when fully dis
229. 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 fi 118 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 e The self timer is in operation or the previous photograph has yet to be taken e The memory buffer or memory card is full e The camera is unable to focus in single servo AF note that the camera focuses again before each shot e The user is measuring a value for preset white balance or taking a reference photo for Image Dust Off using the Dust Off ref photo item in the setup menu 121 Kude6o1oug oun jenje3up sude460310ud Burer o Interrupting Interval Timer Photography To interrupt interval timer photography ude460310ug Jaw eA493u sude46030ud HuyeL le Press the multi selector left or right to highlight Start at the bottom of the interval timer menu see opposite Press the multi selector up or down to select Done and press the but ton Interval timer photography will also be interrupted if A two button reset is p
230. shooting mode to single frame PY 70 Hold the mode dial lock release down and turn the shooting mode dial 2 to S single frame At this setting the camera will take one photograph each time the shutter release button is pressed 29 ude45030Uud Diseg jeuo ny o yde b030Uud dIseg jeliojny o 2 N 2 30 Choose single area AF I 76 Rotate the AF area mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to 11 single area AF At this setting the user can choose from 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 Vi 72 Rotate the focus mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to S 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 Wf 84 Press the metering selector lock button and rotate the metering selector to Ey 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 is used for exposure control that takes into account maximum brightness contrast and the distance to the subject When matrix met
231. sitivity selected by the user OFF Off exposure modes P S and A or if optimal expo sure can not be achieved at the shutter speed and aperture selected in manual exposure mode If sensitivity is set to HI 1 approximately equivalent to ISO 3200 or HI 2 ap proximately equivalent to ISO 6400 this option is automatically set to Off and can not be adjusted ON On Noise Noise is more likely to appear in photographs taken at higher sensitivities 182 Highlight b1 ISO auto in the second level of the CSM menu 171 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 Sensitivity remains fixed at value selected by user regardless of whether default optimal exposure can be achieved at current exposure settings When optimal exposure can not be achieved at sensitivity selected by user sensitivity is adjusted to compensate to minimum approximately equiv alent to 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 On When On is selected the rear control i ISO AUTO E A panel display shows ISO AUTO ISO A ERN E e appears in the viewfinder sidebar Custom Setting b2 SO Step Value This option determines whether adjustments to sensitivity ISO equivalency are made in incre assises ments equivalent to VW EV 1 3 step the d
232. ss 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 157 Removing All Images from the Print Order Deselect All Choosing Deselect all displays the confirmation dialog shown at right Press the multi selector up MIES 2 Deselect all print or down to highlight an option then press the a amp button to make a selection e Yes remove all images in the folder or folders selected in the Playback folder menu i 150 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 nu W peq eld Sy epin eN Exif version 2 21 The D2H 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 Exif compliant printers 158 Display Mode Display mode determines what information is gt l Display mode included in the photo information display i 132 Highlight Display mode in the playback Done menu PY 148 and press the multi selector to the Jes Histogram right Press the multi selector up or down to high Highlight light an option then press to the right to make a Focus area
233. subject s eyes to contract reducing red eye effect sometimes caused by flash Combines red eye reduction with slow sync This mode is only available with SB series 800 80DX 28DX 28 27 26 and 25 Speedlights in programmed auto and aperture prior ity auto exposure modes Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake 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 on the optional Speedlight Camera red eye reduction settings take priority over mode selected with SB 26 Studio Flash Systems Rear curtain sync can not be used with studio flash systems as the correct synchro nization can not be obtained 113 Aydes6oyoug usej4 sude46010ug Suner Pg To choose the flash sync mode press the Y but ton and rotate the main command dial until the s desired flash sync mode is selected in the top control panel e sudeJ6030ud Bunny s Front curtain lt gt 550 Slow sync lt gt Rear curtain sync sync Y L Red eye ai E siom reduction with I Y Red eye yde16010uyd usejJ 1 3 slow sync 4 reduction 1 Slow sync is available only in programmed auto and aperture priority auto exposure modes In shutter priority auto and manual exposure modes front curtain sync will be selected when the Y button is released 2 n programmed auto and aperture priority auto ex
234. t settings with each shot e In white balance bracketing the camera creates multiple images each time the shutter is released each with a different white balance adjustment PR 51 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 eansodx3 sudeu45030ugq Bunny Exposure and Flash Bracketing 1 Select the type of bracketing to be performed using Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT set NL d 196 Choose AE amp flash to vary both ex AE amp flash posure and flash level the default setting AE AE only only to vary only exposure or Flash only to Flash only vary only flash level WB bracketing Pressing the EY button rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence Wi 100 102 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 98 Pressing the f button rotate the sub command dial to choose the exposure increment VW 100 102 Compose a photograph focus and shoot The camera will vary ex posure and or flash level shot by shot according to the
235. th balls or in locations that e are poorly ventilated or damp 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 are subject to humidities of over 6096 y eJ9ue au 103 BUIIe SIION JP2UYIAL To prevent mold or mildew take the camera out of storage at least once a month Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before put ting the camera away again Cleaning Use a blower to remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft E dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or seaside wipe off body sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly These elements are made of glass and are easily damaged Remove Lens dust and lint with a blower If using an aerosol blower keep the can ule hn vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid To remove fingerprints and Mami other stains apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and clean with care Remove dust and lint with a blower When removing fingerprints and hee Other stains wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather Do not apply pressure as this could result in damage or malfunction Wide Use a blower to remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry MASAA Cloth Do not use alcohol or lens cle
236. the bank menu highlight Shooting menu bank in the shooting menu fi 161 and pre Eis 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 ABC Rename B Select bank B C 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 ISO has been set to HI 1 or HI 2 is chosen after On is selected for Custom Setting b1 ISO auto 4 182 sensitivity ISO equivalency will nor be ad justed automatically Y Shooting Menu Bank The rear control panel shows the bank currently selected in the shooting menu bank menu 162 ETT A TENA Renaming Shooting Menu Banks 1 Highlight Rename and press the multi selector to the right A list of shooting menu banks will be dis 3 Shooting menu bank played Highlight the desired bank and press the multi selector to the right ABC Rename 3 The following dialog will be displayed Enter a name as described be low SHOOTING MENU CIA Keyboard area PEE aa 1 96 LE ELLE Use multi selector 10123456789 lt Name area 1 1 gt ABCDEFGHIJKL to highlight letters NORGE FUG Name appears here press center of multi abcdefghijklm To move cursor press selector to select Y il button and use multi selector T
237. the camera volume NIKON D2H or NIKON D2H into the Trash Mac OS X Mac OS 9 226 Technita S Camera Care Options and Resources This chapter covers the following topics Optional Accessories A list of the lenses and other accessories available for the D2H Caring for the Camera Information on storage and maintenance Troubleshooting A list of the error messages displayed by your cam era and how to deal with them Specifications Principal specifications for the D2H Optional Accessories Lenses and Other Accessories _ Lenses for the D2H The D2H 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 IW 230 Note that IX Nikkor CPU lenses can not be used with the D2H The lenses that can be used with the D2H are listed below Camera setting Exposure Metering M with electronic Lens accessory range finder Type G or D AF Nikkor AF S AF I Nikkor x PC Micro Nikkor 85 mm f 2 8D o AF S AF I Teleconverter un D un Other AF Nikkor except lenses for F3AF v Al P Nikkor Al AI S or Series E Nikkor Al modified Nikkor Medical Nikkor 120 mm f 4 Reflex Nikkor S9I1JOSS9OIIY Jjeuondo sa31oN e1uy3a E Q Al type Teleconverter 8 TC 16A AF Teleconverter PB 6 Bellows Focusing Attach ment PC Nikkor Auto exte
238. tiated when one of the AF ON buttons is pressed Highlight a5 AF activation in the sec ond level of the CSM menu PH 171 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 CSM MENU ab AF activation ON Shutter AF ON OFF AF ON only 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 179 s6uljjas uio3sn5 epinrs nue i gt Custom Setting a6 Focus Area Illum A The options in this menu control when the focus UlO3sn epins nual Un sbunje areas are illuminated and for how long Highlight a6 Focus area Illum in the second level of the CSM menu I 171 and press the multi selector 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 This option controls whether the active focus frame is displayed in manual focus mode Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an op tion then press to the right to make a selection On Active focus area displayed when shutter default release button is pressed halfway Focus areas not displayed in manual focus off mode Continuous Mode This option controls whether the active focus frame is displayed in CH continuous high speed or CL contin
239. tion 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 79 sn304 sude46030uq Huel 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 one of the eleven focus areas in the final composition It can also be used when the autofocus system is unable to focus 94 82 In single servo AF focus locks automatically when the in focus indicator 0 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 sn 04 sude465030ud bulyeL 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 0 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 remain locked while the AE L AF L but
240. tion then press to the right to make a selection CSM MENU 3115 Customize command dials Aperture setting Sub command died Aperture ring Sub command dial Aperture can only be adjusted using sub command dial or default main command dial if Change Main Sub is On Aperture can only be adjusted using lens aperture ring Cam era aperture display shows aperture in increments of 1EV Aperture ring This option is selected automatically when non CPU lens is attached 203 sumas uio1sn5 epins nua T3 Menus and Playback FA This option controls the functions performed 3115 Customize command dials by the command dials during playback or when menus are displayed Press the multi selector up af Menus and Playback or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Off Multi selector used to choose picture displayed highlight thumbnails and default navigate menus 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 e Single image playback main command dial is used to choose picture displayed sub command dial to display additional photo information On Thumbnail playback main command dial moves cursor left or right sub command dial moves cursor up or down e Menu navigation main command dial moves highlight bar up or down Rotate sub command dial to right to dis
241. tion 167 K4 Color mode Y Intvl timer shooting Non CPU lens data Image sharpening 168 Hue adjustment 169 Intvl timer shooting 169 Non CPU lens data 169 To display the second page of options highlight ISO and press the multi se lector down or highlight Shooting menu bank and press the multi selector up To return to the first page highlight White bal and press the multi selector up or highlight Non CPU lens data and press the multi selector down 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 161 nua y Bunoous euj epino nuey Je s z nue N Bunooys au epins nue Shooting Menu Bank Shooting menu settings are stored in one of 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 To display
242. tion and press the multi selector to the right If Choose color temp is selected a menu of color tempera tures will be displayed PY 56 If White bal preset is selected a menu of preset white balance options will be displayed M 57 In all other cases a white balance fine tuning dialog will be displayed 4 54 Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade y s NS Wy CO UNS Se ANS A Li 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 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 5 500 K 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 52 The WB Button White balance can also be set by pressing the CHE WB button and rotating the main command dial White balance is displayed in the rear control panel and in the viewfinder sidebar
243. to Info Playback PY 200 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 photo information 133 1eqAejd 1noqy aso f Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback LI AE 00 2 al 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 rz LD Lj e Press and or rotate Description ason 3 CD 5 CY O 3 CD o o D yreqheld 1noqv Change Press amp button and rotate main command dial number to change the number of images displayed as of images follows single image S four thumbnails o nine displayed thumbnails e 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 GJ button and rotate sub command dial to images scroll through images a page at a time Confirmation dialog wil be displayed Press again toM a Dalene delete photo To exit D ves D imane without deleting pho SE c to press multi selector left or right Zoom in on L Piani A d Press Qi for enlarged view of highlighted photo piu DO R36 photo O ES f1 Center Button Playback Mod
244. ton is pressed even if you later remove your finger from the shutter re lease button 80 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 snd04 sydeiboyoud Puel e 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 SQ 186 This option controls whether the AE L AF L button locks focus and exposure the default setting focus only or exposure only 81 Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below If the sn gt 04 syde1boj30yd PuiyeL camera is unable to focus using autofocus use manual focus PY 83 or use focus lock P 80 to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph The focus area contains objects There is little or no contrast 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 dominated by z contains areas regula
245. top control panel and is highlighted briefly in the viewfinder WUT Ie hl REM uf vd a os 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 PY 180 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 f 181 This option can be used to set focus area selection to wrap around ES a8 Vertical AF ON IW 182 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 Shooting Mode PY 198 Depending on the option selected for Center button Shooting mode Custom Set ting f1 pressing the center of the multi selector will have no effect or will illuminate the selected focus area 75 sndo4 s yde1p0 oyd BuneL 9 Autofocus When the focus mode selector is set to S single servo autofocus or C con 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 yer pul AF Area Mode AF area mode determines how the
246. u navigation Move highlight bar up 8 39 Shooting Select focus area above current focus area MN 74 Menu navigation Full frame playback Select highlighted item Display previous image PH 132 1 40 Thumbnail playback Shooting Highlight thumbnail above current thumbnail Wf 134 f Select center focus area gu 74 Playback Change number of im ages displayed IB 134 Menu navigation Cancel and return to pre vious menu Y 40 Shooting Select focus area to left of current focus area MY 74 Full frame playback Menu navigation Display previous page OPE Move highlight bar down photo information amp WR 39 132 Thumbnail playback Highlight thumbnail to left of current thumbnail gu 134 Menu navigation Select highlighted item or display sub menu Wi 39 Shooting Select focus area to right of current focus area PY 74 Full frame playback Display next page of pho to information PY 132 Shooting Select focus area below current focus area MY 74 Full frame playback Display next image I 152 Thumbnail playback Highlight thumbnail below current thumbnail m 134 Thumbnail playback Highlight thumbnail to right of current thumbnail 3 134 Y The Multi Selector The Q9 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 Ste
247. ua peg e d eu epinrs nue The dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends or when the button is pressed to down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection cp e Restart Resume slide show Frame intvl i Audio playback e Frame intvl Change the length of time each udio playbac picture is displayed e Audio playback Display a menu of voice memo playback options 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 Intvl Selecting Frame intvl from the Slide show menu or the pause menu displays the menu shown at Apiun right To change the length of time each image is displayed press the multi selector up or down to highlight the appropriate option and then press the multi selector to the right to return to the previous menu 152 Voice Memo Playback Options Audio Playback Selecting Audio playback from the Slide show gt l Audio playback menu or the pause menu displays the menu shown at right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection ane OFF Off e On voice memos are played back during slide shows The menu shown at right will be dis PAra played press the multi selector up or down to e ds highlight an option then press to the right to Frame interval make a selection Length of voice
248. uous low speed mode Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection option Description On Active focus area displayed in continuous default mode Focus areas not displayed in continuous Off mode 180 CSM MENU 13136 Focus area Illumination Manual focus mode IK Continuous mode When selected CSM MENU 13136 Focus area Illumination Manual focus mode CSM MENU a6 Focus area Illumination Continuous mode On Off When Selected This option determines how long the active focus frame is displayed when selected Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection COI 0 2s default Active focus area displayed for 0 2 s 1s Active focus area displayed for 1 s Custom Setting a7 Focus Area 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 selec tion can be changed to wrap around from top to bottom bottom to top right to left and left to right Highlight a7 Focus area in the second level of the CSM menu M 171 and press the CSM MENU 3a6 Focus area lllumination O When selected CSM MENU a7 Focus area select OFF No wrap ON Wrap multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight
249. uring formatting Format Wi 207 Memory cards can also be formatted using the Format option in the setup menu 23 sda15 1s414 uononpoaul LX 44 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 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 wor 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 o
250. urn 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 244 Specifications Type Single lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lenses Effective pixels 4 1 million Wie VY HET ETSIED 23 3 x 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 INN GIA All functions supported MANACOR 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 digital SLR and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data XNikkor lenses 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 pentaprism Diopter adjustment Eyepoint 19 9mm 1 0m Focusing screen Type B BriteView clear matte screen Mar
251. use multi selector 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLM NOPQRSTUVWXYZ To move the cursor left or right in the file 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 cur rent cursor position press the button To return to the shooting menu without changing the comment press the button After editing the file name press to return to the shooting menu New photographs will be saved using the new file name 166 Image Quality Eight options are available for image quality See Image quality Taking Photographs Image Quality and Size FPS en 41 NEF Raw JPEG Normal NEF Raw JPEG Basic NEF Raw TIFF RGB JPEG Fine JPEG Normal JPEG Basic Image Size Image size can be selected from Large 2464 x 1632 4 0M and Medium 1840x1224 2 2M hp EEES See Taking Photographs Image Quality and Size PY 45 nu w Bunoous eu epino nua ffel Large eax 632 4 0M era 2 2M Raw Compression Choose whether to compress NEF RAW images created at image quality settings of RAW JPEG Fedu Fine RAW JPEG Normal RAW JPEG Ba sic and NEF Raw See Taking Photographs Image Quality and Size f 44 UE ER ON Comp NEF Raw AUR White Balance Nine options are availa
252. ut different extensions Images recorded at a Color Mode setting of II Adobe RGB c y 67 have names that begin with an underbar e g DSCOO001 JPG The DSC portion of the file name can be changed using the File name option in the shooting menu PY 166 42 The QUAL Button Image quality can also be set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial note that NEF RAW compression can only be adjusted in the Raw compression menu Im age quality is displayed in the rear control panel and in the viewfinder sidebar NEF JPEG RAW FINE Fine NEF JPEG aO Normal NEF JPEG RAW Basic BASIC RAW NEF Raw TIFF RGB TIFF FINE JPEG Fine JPEG Normal NORM JPEG Basic BASIC R E Rear control panel AJ VN Ro L gt N Viewfinder 43 ezis pue Ajjeno eDeuj sude460310Qgq HuryeL a The Raw Compression Menu 21 The Raw compression menu controls whether NEF RAW images are compressed The setting chosen in the Raw compression menu takes ef S fect whenever image quality is set to NEF JPEG Fine NEF JPEG Normal NEF JPEG Basic or NEF Raw NEF compression can not be selected us ing the QUAL button and command dials Highlight Raw compression in the shooting menu M 167 and press the multi selector to Shooting menu bank Reset shooting menu the right O Active folder File name Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right The shooting menu will be displayed
253. utomatically selects focus area containing subject clos Dynamic est to camera Prevents out of focus shots when photograph area AF mzz ing erratically moving subjects Focus area can not be selected with I j manually and focus areas are not displayed 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 FA 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 group dynamic AF or dynamic area AF with closest subject priority ES a1 AF C Mode Priority PY 176 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 9i 176 In focus mode S single servo autofocus photograph
254. utton At a setting of PRE White bal preset presets can also HS be selected by pressing the WB button and rotating the Kec NEN sub command dial The current preset is displayed in the rear control panel while the WB button is pressed auejeg exiuM sudea6o1oug Buyer C aduejeg a21ym suyde1bo30yd Bune I 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 stored in the selected preset and return to the shooting menu Entering a Comment To enter a descriptive comment of up to thirty six characters for a selected white balance preset 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 210 62 SHOOTING MENU 3 A White bal PRE White bal preset dc Set Edit comment Select image Copy d 0 SHOOTING MENU White bal Fluorescent e Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Choose color temp White bal preset Bl y SHOOTING MENU 2 2 White bal PRE White bal preset d 1 Set Edit comment Select image Copy d 0 SHOOTING MENU 3 White bal PRE White bal preset d 0 Set Editcomment E Select image
255. yback or highlighted in the thumbnail list The presence of a voice memo is indicated by an J icon Cs Start end playback Delete voice memo Description 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 dis played Press multi selector up or down to highlight option press Delete to select e Image Sound Delete both photo and voice memo e Sound only Delete voice memo only To exit without deleting image or voice memo press multi selector left or right e Image Sound Sound only 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 button 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 144 Voice Memo Playback Options The Audio output option in the setup menu Audio output controls whether voice memos are played back over the camera s built in speaker or by a device 4 Viaspeaker E3 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 fV 212 and press the multi selector to t

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