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Nikon S6100 Camcorder User Manual

1. As th ALITWNO I9VWI AHdVYADOLOHd GADNVAGV 2 Pressi 12 Sf ace my i CSI EQUALITY e main command dial is rotated settings will change in the order shown below an image quality of JPEG Normal appears in the rear control panel as NORM T HI FINE NORM BASIC E ng the GI button rotate the sub command dial until the desired combi nation of fle format High image quality only image type and image size is shown in the rear control panel C Ev SONCARD 256 HI IA t auaALITY Cw BAL For more information on pg 116 T he Assign FUNC sub menu pg 8 60 The rear control panel display image quality As the sub command dial is rotated image format settings file format High image quality only image type and image size will change in the order shown below a file format of YCbCrTIFF is shown in the rear control panel as CbCr HIGH Image Quality RGB CbCr RGB B W CbCr B W qM eo M _ _ M _ _ M RAW CbCr CbCr RGB RGB B W L B W L L L FINE NORMAL BASIC Image Quality B W B W M An image type of black and white is shown in the rear control panel as B W If no indicator appears the image type is color Image File Names Photographs taken with cameras in the DI series are saved as image files with a file name of the form DSC_nnnn xxx where nnnn is a four digit number from 0001 to 9999
2. Flash mode OOOO TmT O A Balanced Standard Non TTL Speedlight Lens fill flash TTL auto Y v SB 28 DX Type G or D Nikkor v SB 50 DX Other CPU Nikkor w Y s Coni Other Nikkor lens ve Y 2n SB 28 cordless All types Y SB 27 cordless All types Vv SB 26 cordless All types Y SB 25 cordless All types Vv SB 24 cordless All types Vv SB 23 SB 21B SB 29 All types cordless SB 22S SB 22 SB 20 SB 1 6B SB 15 All types Vv cordless SB 1 1 SB 14 All types Vv Can only be used when an SB 28DX or SB 50DX is attached When other Speedlights are attached and set to TTL the shutter release button will lock and no photographs can be taken 2 When spot metering is used this setting is treated as standard D TTL flash control see above 3 IX Nikkor excluded 4 3D multi sensor balanced fill flash for the DI series 5 Auto aperture AA 6 Excluding AF Nikkor lenses for the F3AF 7 Multi sensor balanced fill flash for the DI series 8 Centerweighted fill flash for the DI series 112 RENEO Rear curtai FP high Repeating Red eye speed sync flash sync reduction A v3 v3 Vv ve Vv v3 v3 Vv ve Y VAE AE v v3 v Vv Vv v v v v v v Vv Vv v v v v Vv v v Vv v 5 v v v v v v v 9 Non TTL auto flash A 10 The SB 26 can be set to slave mode for wireless slave flash photography When the wireless slave selector is set
3. The GPS Input sub menu can be used to ready the camera s e for connection to a GPS device ight GPS Input and press the multi selec tor to the right The menu shown at right wil be disp Iti selec al interface that can be used for con owing information about the n the N GPS Input OFF OK ON ayed tor to The GPS Input menu contains the following options e OFF ON Disables the serial port connection Configures the serial interface for connection to a GPS device Q ty Data transfer between the camera and GPS device will not take place in playback mode even when When communication is established with the GPS device the letter D will appear in the control panel on GPS is sel remaining until off au D is omatical received while device will be s even i GPS d D is When using a GPS device is disp larly immediately after the f the com displayed lected in the GPS Input menu in the control panel op of the camera he exposure indicators in the control panel turn y or the camera is turned off Once the letter display ed information on the camera the camera is in communication with the GPS cored with the image data for each photograph munication between the camera and the device is later interrupted s current position ata will be included in the photo information for any photographs taken while the letter
4. Select a custom setting Press the multi selector to the right to enter the custom settings menu then press the multi selector up or down A to highlight the desired setting B SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YJHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSNO B Bank Select A e 1 Image Review OFF 2 EV Step ooo Y BKT Order N AF Activation ON Anti mirror OF Focus Area OFF 158 A Choose an option for the selected setting When custom settings for the current settings bank are modified from their default values the CUSTOM Gsen so on ot Oe L al Press the multi selector to the right A to display a menu of options for the selected setting B CSM MENU F1 Image Review Press the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired option then press the selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the custom settings menu To return to the custom settings menu without changing settings press the multi selector to the left indicator will be displayed in the rear control panel tn A If CSM is selected in the Assign FUNC sub menu the QUO button can be used to make changes to custom settings Keep ing the GNM button pressed rotate the main command dial un panel Adjust the selected setting by rotating the sub com mand dial while pressing the GIN button Release the QIN but NORM quality Using the Function Button to Adjust Custom Settings il the desired settings number appears in the r
5. o record the camera s position check to be sure that the letter D ayed in the control panel on top of the camera before taking any photographs Particu GPS device is turned on the position will not be recorded if you release the shutter in one motion without first pressing the shutter release button halfway and waiting for the camera to focus For more information on using and connecting GPS devices see the manual provided with the device 118 ee v Connecting a GPS Device When connecting a GPS device via a seral cable be sure that the cable is connected to the camera s RS 232C serial interface terminal and that a 2 5 mm stero mini jack is used for con nection to the camera Using another type of connector or inserting the connector into another terminal could damage the camera or cable Compatible GPS Devices GARMIN or MAGELLAN GPS devices compatible with the NMEAOI183 ver 2 01 protocol can be used with you camera NMEA Nation Operation has been confirmed with the fo e GARMIN GPS III e MAGELLAN COLORTRAK Because cables for connecting GPS devices must suppl a suitable cable The RS 232 stereo mini jack To connect the camera a Data Out here refers to the GPS device al Marine Electronics Association lowing GPS devices o the camera are not available from Nikon the user erminal on the camera is designed to fit a 2 5 mm nd the GPS device a GND line and Data Out line are r
6. 47 SHdVYDOLOHd ONIIVL TIVINOLNL F dils 6 Checking the Results Photographs stored on the memory card can be displayed at the touch of a button even when the camera is not in playback mode This allows the results of a photo graph to be confirmed almost instantly If you are not satisfied with the photograph you can adjust settings and take another shot Any shots you do not want to keep can be deleted immediately 6 Turn the monitor on Press the button to tum the monitor on A The most recent photo graph will be displayed in the monitor B SHdVYSOLOHd ONDIVL TIVIYOLNL If the memory card contains no photographs the message No image in cur rent folder will be displayed Press the button to turn the monitor off 62 Select a photograph To view the other photographs in memory press the multi selector up or down Press up to view photographs taken before the current photograph down to view photographs taken after the current photograph Keep the multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame number When the last photograph taken is selected pressing the multi selector down will display the first photograph on the memory card Pressing the selector up when the first image in memory is selected will display the most recent photograph The Button If you press the button to tum the monitor on after taking a photograph the most recent photograph will
7. Your Nikon digital camera is equipped with an accessory shoe for attaching Speed lights directly to the camera and a sync terminal that allows Speedlights to be con nected 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 Accessory Shoe SB 28DX SB 50DX SB 28 SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 SB 23 SB 22s SB 29 and so on Speedlights can be at tached directly to the accessory shoe without the need for a sync cable The accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock that keeps Speedlights equipped with a lock ing pin the SB 28DX SB 28 SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 SB 22s and SB 29 in place Sync Terminal A sync cable can be connected to the sync terminal as required Do not attach another Speedlight via a sync cable when performing rear curtain sync flash photog raphy with an SB 28DX SB 50DX SB 28 SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 SB 23 SB 22s or SB 29 Speedlight attached to the accessory shoe Flash Ready Indicator When an SB 28DX SB 50DX SB 28 SB 27 SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 SB 23 SB 22s or SB 29 Speedlight is connected the flash ready indicator will light to show that the flash is fully charged and ready for use If the indicator blinks for approximately three seconds immediately after a photograph is taken in D TTL or non TTL auto flash mode the flash has fired at full output and the photograph may not have been corre
8. shows the exposure program for programmed auta mamma ISO 200 lens with maximum aper ture of f 1 4 and minimum aperture of f 16 eg AF 50 mm f 1 4D Metering Range EV 1 21 Ere are Y gt F SOV 79 DAt nm FA a The maximum and aunquedy a S PLD SOL 30 15 8 4 2 1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 5001000 2000 4000 8000 16000 Shutter speed minimum values for EV vary with sensitivity ISO equivalency Matrix metering reduces to 17 any EV that exceeds 17 at a sensitivity of ISO 200 equivalent 85 AGOW 3AYNSOdX43 AHdVYSDOLOHd GADNVAGV Exposure Mode continued Shutter Priority Auto In shutter prionty auto the user sets the shutter speed while the camera automati cally adjusts aperture to produce the optimal exposure Shutter speed can be set to values between thirty and 16 000 seconds Use high shutter speeds to freeze motion low shutter speeds to blur moving objects Shutter priority auto is only available with CPU lenses To take photographs in shutterpriority auto Pressing the MODE button rotate the main command dial until 5 is displayed in the control panel on top of the camera Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed AGOW JYNSOdX4A AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV 3 Frame a photograph and shoot 7 Lens Aperture Ring If the lens aperture ring has not been
9. 0 5 DROVE te pT 0 0 7 EROR I 0 2 0 0 T2703 aan 0 0 3 Sohn t 1 2 0 5 1 0 0 oem i Fe 1 0 2 0 0 ESEEON ee 2 1 1 0 0 420 Sone gt i ee O 7 13 0 PaO ses 1 05 0 410 3F0 3 4 i e 0 3 0 7 0 3F1 0 4 lt 1 0 1 0 1 0 Somnom i 1 0 0 20 370 5 44 l 0 05 40 5 EOE F lt ome pO ON le RODE ta 0 3 0 0 7 Custom Setting 2 Set to Step 3F1 0 4e 1 gt 0 1 0 1 0 Espora rn 3F0 7 te y 0 0 7 0 7 splay oroen mas te 03403 e 42F10 44 d 0 1 0 3F1 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 0 43F10 4 i 1 0 0 4 20 3F1 0 1 1l 0 1 0 1 0 101 DNILIJOVY4 OLNV AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV Auto Bracketing continued ONILAIDVAd OLNV AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV 3 To take the first photograph in the senes compose the photograph focus and shoot If the shutter release button is held down with the mode dial set to C continuous mode shooting will end automatically once the number of shots specified in the bracketing program two or three has been taken In single frame and self timer modes one photograph is taken each time the shutter release button is fully pressed To cancel bracketing before all photographs in the series have been taken press the BKT button and rotate the main command dial until BKT is no longer displayed in the control panel on top of the camera Th program selected at the time auto bracketing was c
10. 7 ture 2 is running the control panel on top of the camera will show PC PC is not displayed when Nikon View 4 is used If the mode dial is set to PC and the camera is not connected to a computer or if it is connected when neither Nikon View 4 nor Nikon Capture 2 is running the camera will function as in single frame or continuous mode the only difference being that the shooting mode single frame or continuous is selected using Cus tom Setting 30 PC Shooting Mode 3 terminate the connection between the camera and computer exit Nikon View 4 or Nikon Capture 2 and turn the camera mode dial to another setting If you are using Nikon Capture 2 wait until PC is no longer displayed in the control panel before disconnecting the cable Do not tum the camera off while data transfer is in progress SSS E 2 Shooting Speed Nikon Capture 2 The shooting speed may drop when the camera shutter release button is used to take photo graphs with the camera connected to a computer running Nikon Capture 2 For more information on pg 180 Custom Setting 30 149 YALNdWOD V OL ONILSANNOD Software for the D1x xid JHLYOI JUVMLAOS YALNdWNOD V OL ONILSANNOD Nikon View 4 Using Nikon View 4 you can browse the photographs stored on the cameras memory card copy photographs to disk and catalog photographs using third party database software The browser function can be used to delete unwanted shots from the me
11. 7 Color mode 125 WIVAAV 1d DISVE ADVGAV 1d WIVAAV 1d DISVE ADVAAV 1d Page 5 GPS Data R 7 Bb a Sade E 139 43 43 46m Basic ld EWA ey Kol continued 1 Latitude 2 Longitude 3 Altitude Only shown for images taken with a GPS unit attached The histogram takes the form of a bar graph with pixel brightness on the horizontal axis and the ver tical axis showing the number of pixels of each brightness in the image Only shown when histogram display is selected in the playback Display Mode menu The brightest portions of the image image highlights blinking on and off Only shown when highlight display is se lected in the playback Display Mode menu No photo information is displayed 126 Thumbnail Playback When thumbnails are displayed the desired frame can be highlighted using the multi selector Jok i os 100 4 021006 gt A To scroll through thumbnails a page at a time press the p button while rotating the sub command dial 127 MIVAAV 1d DISVA ADVAAV 1d WMIVAAV 1d DISVE ADVAAV 1d Basic ld EWA ey Kol continued Zoom To zoom in on the image currently displayed in single frame playback or on the image currently selected in the thumbnail display press the AID button The center of the image will be enlarged to fill the monitor To view other areas of the photograph press the multi selector To cancel zoom and retum
12. 78 96 39 AF start AF ON button pg 72 40 Main command dial ssssseeesseee pg 14 44 Memory card access lamp pg 47 45 Cover for CompactFlash card slot pg 26 46 Card slot cover release button under COVER i cassscicevecdaiesdctsiascassedes pg 26 47 Shutter release button vertical shooting 48 Shutter release button lock vertical shooting ceseesseesseeeee pg 43 49 Main command dial vertical shooting 50 AF start AF ON button vertical shooting eseesees sees pg 72 51 Tripod socket VYAWVS JHL MON OLONILLAD GALYVLS ONILLAS Getting to Know the Camera continued The Top Control Panel T 1 FEE Hng PARA ENE mA z ve k x ce The Rear Control Panel m oc rd S pat gt 8 a i A GETTING STARTED GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 1 Shutter speed lock indicator pg 94 2 Year month indicator pg 217 3 Clock battery indicator pg 31 5 Bracketing indicator pg 100 6 Exposure mode scseeesseeeesees pp 84 93 7 Flexible program indicator pg 85 8 Flash sync mode sseecsseseeseeeseeees pg 110 9 Electronic analog exposure display pg 92 Exposure compensation 0 04 pg 98 10 Day indicator a pg 217 GPS signal indicator pg 118 1 Custom settings indicator pg 159 2 Black and white Mode cccee pg 59 3
13. F5 Anti mirror shock mode ic el 2 away option no Description OFF a The shutter is released as soon as the mirror is default Sl raised Exposure is delayed until after mirror is raised to ON minimize camera shake for situations in which very ai slight vibrations can blur photographs such as mi croscope photography Custom Setting 6 Focus Area Select At default settings the focus area display is bounded by the four outer focus areas Thus for example pressing the multi selector up when the top focus area is selected will have no effect This can be changed so that focus area selection wraps around from top to bottom and right to left In this case pressing the multi selector up when the top focus area is highlighted selects the bottom focus area while pressing it down when the bottom focus area is highlighted selects the top focus area Similarly pressing the multi selec tor to the right when the right area is highlighted selects the left focus area option f No f Description O PP Ei Wrap around disabled CSM MENU F6 Focus Area Select O a 2 oF No Wrap gt OK y ON Wrap Wrap g Wrap around in effect For more information on pg 73 Focus area selection 163 SONILLAS WOLSNO SNNIW YJHLO ANV SONILLAS WOLSNO SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YJHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSND Custom Settings continued Custom Setting 7 AE Lock By default exposure is locked by pressing the AE
14. Fluorescent Direct Sunlight Flash _ White Bal PRE WB Preset ia Set gt Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 a SHOOTING MENU W White Bal PRE WB Preset Please release ithe shutter iw 67 AONV1VE SLIHM AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV White Balance continued AONV1VE JLIHM AHdVYeYDOLOHd GASNVAGV 4 Under the lighting that will be used in the actual photograph frame a white or neutral gray object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutterrelease button all the way down The shutter will be released and the measured value for white balance stored in camera memory but no image will be recorded to the memory card Note that when performing this operation it will be necessary to focus the cam era using the lens focus ring in manual focusing mode At a setting of single ser vo autofocus lack of contrast will prevent the camera from focusing on the target object and the shutter release will be disabled Similarly auto exposure expo sure mode P S or A should be used to prevent extreme over or under expo sure that could interfere with an optimal white balance measurement White balance can also be set using manual exposure exposure mode M note how ever that exposure settings that would produce extreme over or under expo sure can prevent the camera from setting white balance The menu shown at right will be displayed in the monitor he measu
15. Release shutter after ex posure metering 199 SAINOSSADDV IVNOILdO SALON TIVSINHD3AL Optional Accessories continued Identifying Type G or D Nikkor Lenses with Built in CPUs CPU lenses A can be identified by the CPU contacts In addition type G AF Nikkor lenses have a G mark on the lens B while type D AF Nikkor lenses are indicated by a D mark C S3INOSSADDV IVNOILdO SALON IVOINHS3L Nikkor lens with built in Type G AF Nikkor lens Type D AF Nikkor lens CPU CPU lens Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring Unlike other lens types there is no need to lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture setting maximum f number when using type G lenses with this camera 4 Incompatible Lenses The following non CPU lenses can Nor be used with cameras in the DI series TC 16AS AF Teleconverter on Al lenses Lenses that require the AU focusing unit 400 mm 4 5 600 mm 5 6 800 mm 8 1200 mm f 1 1 Fisheye 6 mm f 5 6 8 mm f 8 OP10 mm f 5 6 21 mm f 4 old type K2 ring ED 180 600 mm f 8 serial numbers 74041 74180 ED 360 1200 mm f serial numbers 7403 1 174127 200 600 mm f 9 5 serial numbers 28000 300490 Lenses for the F3AF 80 mm 2 8 200 mm f 3 5 TC 16S Teleconverter PC 28mm f 4 serial number 80900 or earlier PC 35mm 2 8 serial numbers 85 001 906200 PC 35 mm f3 5 old type 1000 mm f 6 3 Reflex old type 1000 mm f 1 Reflex ser
16. Shooting Modes Using the mode dial you can choose between single frame continuous and self timer modes To choose an operating mode press the mode dial lock but ton and turn the mode dial to the desired setting The following modes are available for shooting photographs The camera takes one photograph each time the shutter release button is pressed The card access lamp will light while photographs are being recorded to the memory card While photographs are being saved any new photographs will be stored in a temporary memory buffer before being saved to the card When this buffer is full the shutter release will be disabled until enough memory is available in the buffer for the next photograph Single frame Photographs are taken at a maximum rate of approximately three frames per second while the shutter release button is held down Photographs are stored in a temporary memory buffer which can hold a maximum of c nine photographs Additional photographs can be taken as soon as suffi Continuous cient memor y is available in the buffer A maximum of nine photographs or six images at an image quality setting of RAW can be taken before the buffer fills if ON is chosen for Custom Setting 36 the maximum is six photographs four RAW images SAGOW ONILOOHS AHdVYeSOLOHd GADNVAGV Use this mode to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or to appear Self timer in photographs you take yourself Shooting Speed C
17. remove and replace the battery pack and tum the camera on again 211 SNILOOHSATENOYL SALON TIWOINHDAL Single lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lenses Operating Temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Less than 85 no condensation Image sensor 23 7 x 15 6mm 2 bit RGB CCD with 5 47 million pixels effec tive pixel count 5 33 million pixels 4 024 x 1 324 pixels 3 008 x 1 960 pixels Large 2 000 x 1 312 pixels Medium 125 800 ISO equivalent in steps of or EV Storage Compression e HI image quality uncompressed YCbCr TIFF 8 bit RGB TIFF 8 bit or RAW data 12 bit compressed RAW data 12 bit lossless compression algorithm compresses data approximately 50 60 FINE NORMAL or BASIC image quality JPEG baseline compli ant approximate compression ratios 1 4 1 8 1 16 respectively File system Design Rule for Camera File Systems Digital Print Order Format DPOF compliant Media Type I II CompactFlash cards microdrives 512 MB GB Approximate High RAW uncompressed 11 JPEG Fine 1 4 Large 29 ae PIS High YCbCr TIFF Large 8 JPEG Normal I 8 Large 59 Alert High RGB TIFF Large 5 JPEG Basic 1 16 Large 114 SNOILV51dIDSdS SALON TIWOINHDAL Operating modes S Single frame image preview mode available C Continuous approx 3 fps max 4 9 consecutive shots _ Self timer mode delay can be specified by user PLAY Playback mode with playback menu P
18. the camera is turned on a blinking FE E indicator will be displayed in the viewfinder and in the con trol panel on top of the camera Photographs can not be taken while this indicator is displayed When No Lens Is in Place When no lens is in place cover the lens mount with the BF 1A body cap supplied with the camera If the lens mount is not covered dust may find its way onto the mirror or viewfinder screen Detaching the Lens After confirming that the camera is off tum the lens clockwise while holding down the lens release button 22 Aperture Setting A pg 173 By default aperture is set automatically by the camera or when the exposure mode is set to manual or aperture priority auto using the sub command dial Custom Setting 22 allows aperture to be set manually using the lens aperture ring 25 Sd3LS LSYIS TVINOLNL 3 Inserting a Memory Card dJl1S In place of film your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlash memory cards to store photographs This step provides instructions on inserting and formatting memory cards When purchasing memory cards for use in your camera refer to the list of approved cards in Technical Notes Optional Accessories 3 Open the card slot cover Before inserting or removing memory cards be sure that the camera is off A Open the door protecting the card slot cover release button B1 and press the card slot cover release butto
19. Any changes to custom settings made after the bank is selected will be saved in the selected bank Q gt Using the Function Button to Adjust Custom Settings If CSM is selected in the Assign FUNC sub menu the button can be used to select the custom settings bank Keep ing the button pressed rotate the main command dial ert until custom setting O appears in the rear control panel The Eerma currently selected bank will be displayed following the custom settings number To select a new settings bank rotate the sub command dial while pressing the button Release the button to put your selection into effect CUSTOM For more information on pg 116 The Assign FUNC sub menu 157 SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YAHLO ANV SONILLAS WOLSND Custom Settings continued Adjusting Custom Settings Changes to custom settings in the current settings bank are made from the custom settings menu Display the camera menus Tum the camera on A and press the ED button B The menu for the current operating mode will be displayed in the monitor C 4 Image Quality NORM o White Bal A Ge ISO 125 Assign FUNC QUAL AF Area Mode ra File No Seq Command Lock 2 Display the CSM MENU Unlock the multi selector and press it up or down A until the custom settings meru is displayed B CSM MENU Bank Select Image Review EV Step BKT Order AF Activation Anti mirror Focus Area
20. CSM MENU F29 File Number file name consisting of DSC_ followed by a four digit number Sequence from 0001 to 9999 Images are stored in folders with a name OFF consisting of a three digit folder number between 100 and ON 999 followed by NCD IX for example OONCD IX Cus Reset tom Setting 29 controls how the camera assigns folder and file numbers File numbering can also be controlled using the File No Seq option in the shooting menu option no Description O OFF default ON Reset File Numbering m evo es The camera does not store the last file name or folder number used When a new file or folder is created numbering starts from the lowest number available When this option is selected the camera assigns all subsequent folder and file numbers sequentially in ascending order starting from the last numbers used If the memory card is formatted or a new card in serted in the camera folder and file numbering will continue from the last numbers used This makes it easier to keep track of images and helps prevent files from being accidentally overwritten when fold ers are copied to a computer Sequential numbering begins again from the lowest number available in the current folder If continuous file numbering is not selected file numbering will begin from 0001 whenever the user creates a new folder from the playback Folder Designate menu File numbering will also begi
21. Checking the battery level pg 184 Resetting camera settings pg 104 Adjusting viewfinder diopter pg 140 Creating new folders pg 129 Deleting images pg 56 Image quality SHdVYDOLOHd ONDIVL IVIYOLNL IE EIN SHdVY9OLOHd ONDIVL TIVIYOLNL Adjusting Camera Settings This section describes how to take a photograph using single frame mode single servo autofocus matrix metering programmed auto exposure a sensitivity ISO equivalency setting of 125 a normal image quality setting and auto white balance The description below assumes that you are using a type G or D AF Nikkor lens These settings will produce optimal results in most situations with no delay between exposures to adjust camera settings for the next shot To use these settings adjust camera controls as shown in the following steps More information on the settings described here is available on the pages listed below 1 Choose an operating mode A pp 52 55 Hold the mode dial lock release down and turn the mode dial to S single frame mode In this mode the camera will take a single photograph each time the shutterrelease button is pressed 2 Choose an image quality and format l pp 56 61 This section describes how to take large color photographs at an image qual tty of JPEG Normal which provides the best trade off between file size and image quality PLAYBACK MENU SHOOTIN
22. L AF L but ton This can be changed so that exposure is locked by press i F7 AE Look ing the shutter release button halfway ON Shutter Button Le oF AE L AF L Bu option no f Description Gentes F utcon i Pressing the AE L AF L button locks exposure T Shutter Button S Exposure is locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway Custom Setting 8 Mirror Lock up for CCD Cleaning This option is used to lock the mirror in the up position while inspecting or cleaning the low pass filter that covers the CCD ff F8 Miror Lock up A fe for CCD Cleaning See Technical Notes Caring for Your Camera A pg 196 2 OFF OFF gt OK ON CCD Cleaning D option No f Deseripsion FF eae g m Mirror not locked in up position Mirror locked in up position To ensure that power CCD Cleaning gi is available to lower the mirror after cleaning this t option only takes effect when the camera is pow ered by an EH 4 AC adapter available separately For more information on pg 96 Auto exposure lock 164 Custom Setting 9 Dynamic AF Single Servo This option is used to disable or enable closest subject prior em CSM venu F9 Dynamic AF Single Servo ity when dynamic AF is used with single servo autofocus ON Closest Subjec Sea OFF Select AF Area option no f Description Closest Subject Camera assesses distance to subjects in each focus M z default 3 0 area and selects the sub
23. Menu Options Velevisioniglaybackes E E mes N N E EE a E EE A A AE Connecting to a COMPUTER reeet areae eea ET S 148 SOWNO WS DISS cnasuscocreseeemnmnnenineaen Reading Photographs from Memory Cards xiii Table of Contents continued Custom Settings and Other Menus GUstorm SEtNE Sece a E R E 156 Other Camera MGMUS cscccsecceecessesssscsvsscsatvescsssecsnsovsssveceusrssseessucrastrestssseesosereserecsossiee 186 Technical Notes Caring for Your Camera ee eee A EE ES EEEE AEAEE 194 Optional Accessories cecscesccsseessosssssscaseccscssenessatsassossteeseovasroscenssvsstsermeenestecrossseizceseenss 198 MOUDIESNOOtIDE ere E AEE AEEA ET 208 SEE OE E E teresa 212 MD A oo sakes Sos acovsssesecesssconevsuerossrsssssssscasecesSsazsaseesitoneyoreasssastraesteiacrssresssositeasttiacesssssssiveneed 220 xiv GETTING STARTED e OVEerview se00e0 pp 2 3 Getting to Know the Camera sssessessessesseeeessesseceeseseese PP 4 18 AboutThis Section SSS Se SS SSS SSS SSS SSS aS S This section describes the symbols and conventions used in this manual and provides a guide to the names and functions of camera controls and icons Lay Overview This manual is designed to help you enjoy taking digital photographs with an ad vanced single lens reflex SLR digital camera The D1x offers A 5 47 million pixel 23 7 mm x 15 6 mm 0 93 x 0 61 image sensing charged coupled device CCD capable of capt
24. NNAW AOVEAV1d ADVAAV 1d ber then press the multi selector to New the right to create a new folder name beginning with the specified number and ending in NCD1IX Subsequent photographs will be stored in the new folder Press the the button to put settings into effect and return to the Folder Select sub menu Selecting this option displays the menu shown on the opposite page Folder Select For more information on pg 186 The playback menu 140 Choosing a Folder for Playback Selecting Folder Select from the Folder Designate menu displays the options shown at right Highlight the desired Folder Designate item and press the multi selector to the right to put your Se choice into effect and return to the Folder Designate sub nepix E All menu Current The following options are available NCDIX Images in all folders created by cameras in the D1x will be visible during playback Images in all folders that conform to the Design Rule for Cam All era File Systems DCF most digital cameras and all Nikon cam eras will be visible during playback Only images in the current folder will be visible during play Current back In the Folder Select sub menu press the H button to return to the playback menu ee eee 7 Creating Multiple Folders If you create several folders in succession using the New option and then choose Current from the Folder Select menu only photographs in the most recently c
25. OFFICE USE tion against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communi cations However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu lar installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi sion reception which can be determined by tuming the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow ing measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 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 oe Tested To Comply CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 Nikon Inc 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 1747 3064 U S A Tel 631 547 4200 ix No
26. Plane Position The position of the focal plane inside the camera is indicated by a mark on the camera body The distance between the camera and the subject should be measured from this mark whenever distance is mea sured manually The distance between the lens mount ing flange and the focal plane is 46 5 mm 1 837 107 NOILISOd ANV1d T1WIOI AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV Through the Lens Flash Photography To use TTL flash control connect an SB 28DX or SB 50DX Speedlight to the cam era and set the flash to D TTL auto flash mode Depending on the type of lens used one or more of the following TTL flash modes will be available TTL flash control is available only with the SB 28DX and the SB 50DX 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR This mode is available when a CPU Nikkor lens is attached Based on information from the matrix metering system flash output is adjusted to maintain a balance between the main subject and ambient background lighting When the shutter release button is pressed the Speedlight emits a series of nearly invisible preflashes monitor preflashes immediately before the shutter opens The monitor preflashes are reflected from objects in all areas of the frame and picked up by the camera s TTL multi sensor where they are analyzed instantaneously in combination with infor mation on the current sensitivity ISO equivalency setting ape
27. Quality settings The following options are available E Resolution L ral Large gees Lif Medium option O Description Large Images are recorded at a size of 3 008 x 1 960 pixels Medium Images are recorded at a size of 2 000 x 1 312 pixels Choosing Large increases the number of pixels in the image increasing file size and reducing the number of images that can be stored on a single memory card The Resolution menu is not available at a setting of High gt NEF RAW When RAW images are viewed using Nikon Capture 2 or Nikon View 4 they will be displayed at 3 008 x 1 960 pixels After choosing a size option press the mu Image Quality menu Press the J butto ti selector to the right to return to the n to retum to the shooting menu 58 Understanding the Image Quality Display The current image quality setting is displayed in the Image type black and rear control panel as shown at right An image qual white images only ity setting of JPEG Normal is shown as NORM a file Image size format of YCbCr TIFF as CbCr and an image type of black and white as B W Image quality File format Image Quality and File Size The approximate number of images that can be stored on a 96 MB memory card at different combinations of image quality image size and file format is shown in the following table image type has no effect on file size and hence bears no relation to the number of images that can b
28. Red eye reduction with slow sync This mode is recommended in most situations When using the SB 26 SB 25 or SB 24 set the sync mode selector on the Speedlight to NORMAL The flash is combined with shutter speeds as slow as 30 s tak ing ambient lighting into account to bring out background de tails In programmed auto and aperture priority auto expo sure modes the shutter speed chosen automatically by the cam F iy i era is usually o leo S Use this mode to suggest motion by creating a stream of light that appears to follow moving objects When this mode is com bined with programmed auto or aper ture priority auto shut ter speed is slowed to achieve the same effect as slow sync When using the SB 26 SB 25 or SB 24 set the Speedlight sync mode selector to REAR In this mode available only with SB 28DX SB 28 SB 27 and SB 26 a red eye reduction pre flash lights for approximately one second before the main flash causing the pupils in your subjects eyes to contract and reducing the red eye effect a flash can sometimes cause This mode combines red eye reduction with slow sync avail able only with SB 28DX SB 28 SB 27 and SB 26 Set the ex posure mode to programmed auto or aperture priority auto 111 SAGOW DNAS HSV 14 AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV Compatible Speedlights SLHSI1G44dS 319ILVdNOD AHdVYeDOLOHd GADNVAGV Your Nikon digital camera can be used with the optional Speedlights shown below
29. White Power Book G3 or later Power Mac G4 or later 64 MB 128 MB or more recommended Hard disk 40 MB free while Nikon Capture is running 200 MB or more recom space mended eo 640 x 480 pixels with 6 bit color thousands of colors 800 x 600 resolution pixels or greater with 24 bit color millions of colors recommended i e CD ROM drive required for installation UE Built in FireWire interface If you are using Mac OS 8 6 upgrade to version 2 3 3 of the Apple FireWire driver 2 Depending on the number of images captured more may be required 3 Required if the camera is to be connected to the computer The camera may not func tion as expected when connected to an IEEE 1394 hub 153 xid JHLYOA JUVMLAOS YALNdUWOD V OL ONILDSANNOD Reading Photographs from Memory Cards When a memory card is inserted in an EC AD PC card adapter available sepa rately its contents can be viewed using any card slot or PC card reader that sup ports PCMCIA type Il ATA memory cards Remove the memory card from the computer and insert it in the PC card adapter as shown at night Insert the adapter in a computer equipped with a card slot or PC card reader that supports ATA memory cards For detailed instructions see the documenta tion provided with your computer or card reader 3 The card will function as a disk Photographs recorded at settings of FINE NOR MAL or BASIC can be viewed using any application that s
30. are taken at a rate of three frames per default 25 F second 2f Photographs are taken at a rate of two frames per ps 25 2 second If Photographs are taken at a rate of one frame per ps 25 1 second Custom Setting 26 C Mode Max Shots Using this ttem the user can specify the maximum number of photographs that can be stored in the temporary memory mM 7 CMode Max Shots buffer when shooting in continuous mode Options range from one to nine shots the default setting is nine Note how ever that no more than six RAW images can be stored in the buffer at a time even when the maximum chosen using this setting is seven or higher If zoom is enabled during quick review using Custom Setting 36 the maximum number of shots is six or four RAW images For more information on pg 52 Continuous mode pg 183 Custom setting 36 176 Custom Setting 27 Display Mode This item determines whether additional pages showing a his JE togram or image highlights are included in the photo informa fi tion display when photographs are played back in the moni 2 CSM MENU F27 Display Mode Image only tor This setting can also be adjusted using the Display Mode jg H E item in the playback menu lh Both TS no fO Deseripeion Image only Only photograph and standard photo information an E default att display ed A page with a histogram showing the distribution of Histogram 2 tones in the image is added to the photo
31. be displayed If you turned the monitor off with the menus displayed however the menus will be displayed when you next turn the monitor on 18 Monitor Off Delay Ri pg 170 By default the monitor will turn off automatically to save power if no operations are performed for twenty seconds Custom Setting 18 can be used to adjust the length of time before the monitor turns off automatically 48 If the card contains multiple images you may find it convenient to select the image you wish to view from a menu of thumbnail images rather than scroll ing through the photos one frame at a time Turn the main command dial while holding down the button to cycle through views as follows single frame lt gt four thumbnail display lt gt nine thumbnail display single frame SLA EE Zoom in on the selected photograph To zoom in on the selected thumbnail or on the photograph displayed in single frame review press the ID button A The center portion of the photograph will be enlarged to fill the monitor B To view other areas of the photo press the multi selector To cancel zoom and return to normal review press the QNID button a second time Note that Custom Setting 36 must be set to to enable zooming and that in this case the buffer memory size is reduced by one third For approximately two seconds after you press the IN9 button to zoom in on the image or after you press the multi selector to scroll
32. center subject without using focus lock Unlock the multi selector A and use it to choose a focus area The selected focus area is displayed in the control panel on top of the camera B and is briefly high lighted in red in the viewfinder C The focus area can be fixed at the chosen setting by rotating the multi selector lock to the locked position The focus area can not be changed while images are displayed in the monitor Focus area selection can be used with any type of viewfinder focusing screen RS 6 Focus Area Select Nf pg 163 At default settings focus area selection can only move from the center focus area to the four outer focus areas and back so that for example pressing the multi selector up when the top focus area is selected has no effect This can be changed so that focus area selection wraps around allowing you to shift the focus area from top to bottom or from right to left without changing the position of your finger on the multi selector For more information on pg 78 Focus lock 7 Ww NOILOJ13S VIJYAV SNDOJ AHdVY9DOLOHd GADNVAGV AF Area Mode When autofocus is in effect you can select the AF area mode depending on whether you want the camera to focus on the subject in a single focus area single area AF AGOW V3aYeV AV AHdVYeYDOLOHd GAONVAGV or to follow the subject as it shifts from one focus area to the next dynamic AF In single area A
33. e Set sensitivity ISO equivalency so wy pg 62 AE aquatiry auz 2 m Z a a lt 14 Choose the exposure mode MODE wy Choose a combination of aper ture and shutter speed pro grammed auto exposure mode Choose a shutter speed shut ter priority auto or manual ex posure mode Choose an aperture aperture priority auto or manual expo sure mode Set or cancel auto bracketing Choose the number of expo sures and exposure compensa tion for auto bracketing Choose a value for exposure compensation Set the flash sync mode when using optional Nikon Speedlight 0 Q A o Ke Cs 1 Sal SS EE and view MODE A i2 5 F55 myue PN Bao FB cares muve ESD m 51 VYAWVS JHL MON OLONILLAD GALYVLS ONILLAS WY PP 84 93 I ps 85 lt 4 y pg 86 pg 90 pg 100 E pg 100 15 Getting to Know the Camera continued Using the Multi Selector Press the multi selector up down left or right to perform the following operations eres T Operation Highlight menu items To highlight menu items or options press the multi selector up or down Select menu items Press the multi selector to the right to select the highlighted menu item or option note that some menus do not allow you to make a selection by pres
34. green colors occupy most of the frame when it produces results approaching what is seen by the human eye 3D color matrix metering which makes use of range information from the lens when adjusting exposure is only available when a type G or D lens is used When lenses of other types are attached color matrix metering is used This setting is not recommended when using auto exposure lock or exposure compensation use center weighted or spot metering instead The camera measures light over the entire frame but assigns the greatest weight to a circular area in the center of the frame 8mm 0 31 in diameter use the 12 mm 0 47 circle in the center of the viewfinder as a reference for center weighted metering The camera measures light in a circle 4 mm 0 15 in diameter cen tered on the current focus area occupying approximately two per cent of the frame Spot metering is recommended for backlit sub jects compositions that contains areas of high contrast and other occasions when you want to limit metering to an area about the size of the focus brackets Because metering is linked to the current focus area we recommend that you arrange your composition so that the main subject falls in one of the focus areas and then select that focus area using the multi selector Note however that when closest sub ject priority is used or a non CPU lens attached metering will be performed in the center focus area only For more info
35. informa tion display 2 curr A page showing image highlights is included in the Highlights ete photo information display Two pages are added to the photo information dis Both 2 3 play one showing a histogram and the other high lights For more information on pg 126 Histogram and highlights displays pg 142 The Display Mode sub menu 177 SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YAHLO ANV SONILLAS WOLSND Custom Settings continued Custom Setting 28 NEF RAW Image Save This item determines whether the RAW image format is avail F28 NEF RAW Image Save able at an image quality setting of High and whether RAW format images will be compressed Note that Nikon Capture 2 or Nikon View 4 or later is required when viewing RAW jy a Unonpcess STC images on a computer Compressed opsion no Description High quality images can only be saved in TIFF for ong PA mat AOI eae RAW images are saved without compression default cari g ia i RAW images are compressed using a lossless al Compressed Pp gorithm that reduces file size from around fifty to sixty percent without affecting image quality SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YJHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSND Y For more information on pg 56 Image quality pg 152 Nikon Capture 2 pg 150 NikonView 4 pg 140 The Folder Designate menu pg 17 The File No Seq menu 178 Custom Setting 29 File Number Sequence When saving photographs the camera assigns each image a
36. inspection IV Observe due precaution when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product e Be sure the product is off before inserting or removing the battery If you are using an AC adapter be sure it is unplugged Foreign substances on the battery terminals for example sweat or oil may cause an interruption in current Before installing the battery clean it thoroughly with a soft dry cloth When the product is used on battery power for an extended period the battery may become hot Due caution should be observed when removing the battery Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat or moisture Do not short circuit or disassemble the battery Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting batteries or other small parts into their mouths Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera 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 playe
37. into effect and return to the main menu 18 First Steps sess pp 20 31 e Taking Photographs AboutThis Section TEI In this section you will learn how to set up your camera for use and master the basics of simple point and shoot photography 19 Before using your camera for the first time you will need complete the steps shown below More information on the topics covered in this section may be found in the Sd3LS LSYIS TIVIYOLNL chapters Custom Settings and Other Menus and Technical Notes TUTORIAL FIRST STEPS Inserting a Batter yjcrcc ccssscscrsssescssvasssssrseesssorsuserseseascresceset s MM pp 22 23 Attaching a EQMs cecesscrscssscorsecessssnssssescrvecsseresesracsrsseraserass PY pp 24 25 Inserting a Memory Card e X pp 26 27 7 Choosingialangua genn eran e a e BM pp 28 29 Setting the Mime anae PH pp 30 31 Sd3LS LSYId TVINOLNL SEEALSO Caring for the Camera andi Battery e Technical Notes Optional Accessories s0 ey e Technical Notes Optional Accessories s ss D e Technical Notes Optional Accessories s00 ol e Custom Settings and Other Menus cesses p a TechnicallINotes Specifications me e S vi vii pp 198 207 pp 198 207 pp 198 207 pp 155 191 pp 212 219 21 Inserting a Battery IEN In this step you will insert a battery and check the battery level Your camera uses a rechargeab
38. is Any Button ee P X pressed For more information on pg 103 Using the self timer 169 SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YJHLO ANV SONILLAS WOLSNO Custom Settings continued Custom Setting 18 Monitor Off Delay This ttem controls the length of time the monitor remains on CSM MENU F18 Monitor Off Delay when no operations are performed Note that increasing the monitor off delay reduces battery life 10s 5 0 Ten seconds 20 s default ig Twenty seconds min ia 2 One minute 5 min nF Five minutes 10 min ia Ten minutes SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YJHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSND 170 Custom Setting 9 Aperture Control during Zoom On lenses with a vanable focal length for example Micro Nikkor or zoom lenses maximum aperture varies with focal ength This setting determines how such changes in the maxi mum aperture affect the f number specified by the user in aperture priority auto or manual exposure modes By de fault aperture remains fixed at the specified f number while the lens is zoomed in or out If desired the camera can instead be set to vary the f number with focal length so that aperture remains a fixed number of steps from the maximum setting Suppose for example that a 70 2 10 mm f 4 5 6 AF Zoom Nikkor lens is mounted on the camera and an aperture of f 8 is selected when the ens is zoomed out to 70 mm At this zoom position f 8 is two steps from the maximum aperture of f 4 Now imagine that the l
39. metering See Metering Clock calendar sssssssisssssssssssssisisss 30 31 217 Closest subject priority csceee 76 77 Color MO Eisneris Color temperature See White balance Continuous servo AF See Focus mode Continuous shooting mode ssvsiegentsssbshssgscesssvtassssseabessenss 13 52 120 121 Custom settings 156 185 Bank A B C D 156 157 160 menu 17 160 183 resetting to default values 184 185 D Data transfer See PC mode Date and time See Clock calendar DCF See Design Rule for Camera File Systems Delefesinmunanm enine 130 131 187 Deleting photographs 50 129 131 Depth of field Depth of field preview Design Rule for Camera File Systems 88 106 Digital Print Order Format uu Display Mode sssr Distance information Diopter adjustment See Viewfinder diopter DPOF See Digital Print Order Format 220 E EH 4 AC adapter See AC adapter Electronic analog exposure display 92 Electronic range finder 0 45 81 EN 4 NiMH battery pack See Battery Exposure compensation Exposure mode uu aperture priority auto manual programmed auto shutter priority auto F Fine See Image quality Flash bracketing Flash photography flash sync mode front curtain sync rear curtain sync 110 113 red eye reduction weenie 110 113 red eye reduction with slow sync slow sync MS TTL flash control 10
40. of flash could damage the internal circuitry of the camera or flash Before using a Nikon Speedlight not included in the list of compatible Speedlights contact a Nikon authorized service representative for more information 115 SLH9SI1G44dS 719dILVdAWOD AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV The FUNC Button By assigning image quality custom settings command lock or AF area mode to the dD button you can adjust the selected setting using the command dial while con firming changes to settings in the rear control panel To assign a new function to the GY button highlight As SHOOTING MENU sign FUNC in the shooting menu and press the multi selec re Assign FUNC tor to the right to display the controls menu Highlight the Moua gt OK desired setting and press the multi selector to the right to ee return to the shooting menu GD Loc The following options are available P opsion D Deseripion O Image quality can be set using the QUY button and MD Qual the command dials pg 56 Custom settings can be selected using the QUY GD csm button and the command dials pg 156 AF d be selected using th but AFArea aR mode can be selected using the U9 bu A The can be used with the command dials to Lock pg 94 lock shutter speed and or aperture NOLLNG INNA JHL AHdVY9OLOHd GADNVAGV For more information on pg 188 The shooting menu 116 Sequential File Numbering When sequential file numbering is in effect file and fo
41. or if images are only displayed when the j button is pressed option no Description OFF m Images are only displayed when the Gp button is default ms pressed Images are displayed in the monitor automatically while being recorded to the memory card after re moving your finger from the pressed shutter release button ON r Custom Setting 2 EV Steps for Exposure Control By default adjustments to settings that affect exposure shut F2 EV Steps for Exposure Control ter speed aperture exposure compensation and auto brack eting are made in increments equivalent to EV step This setting can be used to set the size of the increments eee 1 3 Step CEON l ee 1 2 Step used to or step Changes to EV steps for exposure e 1 Step control are reflected in the exposure display in the viewfinder and in the contro panel on top of the camera SS Ee f Description O 1 3 Step Adjustments to exposure settings are made in in default E J crements equivalent to EV step Adjustments to exposure settings are made in in IZ StER E E crements equivalent to EV step Step Sy Adjustments to exposure settings are made in in 71 crements equivalent to EV 1 step For more information on pg 121 Image review SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YAHLO ANV SONILLAS WOLSND SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YJHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSND Custom Settings continued Custom Setting 3 Bracketi
42. photography automatic photography and connection to other devices The ter minal is provided with a cap which protects the contacts when the terminal is not is use The following accessories can be connected Accessory S3INOSSADDV IVNOILdO SALON TIVOINHD3L Remote shutter release can be used to reduce camera shake MC 20 Ne 80 cm R teed It is equipped with time exposure and timer features emit 26 ue ting a beep once a second while the shutter is open MC 21 Extension Can be connected to the MC 20 MC 22 MC 25 or MC 30 3 m 9 8 Cord Remote shutter release with blue yellow and black terminals MC 22 S ee for connection to a remote shuttertriggering device making it m 3 3 Remote Cord eee possible to control the camera via sound or electronic signals MC 23 a A 40 cm Connecting Allows simultaneous operation of two D1 xs 13 Cord j 206 MC 25 Adapter Cord MC 30 Remote Cord ML 2 Modulite Remote Control Set ML 3 Modulite Remote Control Set Software Ten pin to two pin adapter cord for connection to the MW 2 Radio Control Set the MT 2 Intervalometer the ML 2 Modulite Control Set and other devices with two pin terminals Remote shutter release can be used to reduce camera shake Can be used to lock the shutterrelease button during a time exposure Allows infrared remote control with a range of up to 100 m 328 Remote control over greater distances can be achieve
43. press the lens release button rotate the lens counter clock wise until it locks into place B If no lens is attached or if the lens mounted on the camera is not a CPU lens F will appear in the aperture display in the viewfinder and the control panel on top of the camera when the camera is turned on If the exposure mode is set to programmed auto or shutter priority auto the exposure mode indicator will blink to warn that the camera will in fact function as though set to aperture priority auto When attaching or removing the body cap or lenses care should be observed to prevent dirt or other foreign substances from entering the camera body The presence of foreign bodies inside the camera could affect your photographs When changing lenses or replacing the body cap hold the camera with the base down or tilted so that the lens mount faces the ground Be sure to replace the body cap when no lens is in place For more information on pg 198 Compatible lenses 24 2 2 Set the lens aperture to the minimum setting You will not need to perform this step if you are using a type G lens type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring If you are using another type of lens set the lens aperture to the highest f number minimum aperture If you do not intend to set aperture manually with the lens aperture ring lock aperture at this setting B f the lens is not set to the minimum aperture when
44. selector to the right The follow ing options are available Start Start the slide show Frame Intvl Specify the length of time each image will be displayed To start the slide show highlight Start and press the multi selector to the right Pressing the button pauses the slide show and displays the menu shown in Step 4 Press the HD button at any time during the slide show to retum to the playback menu 134 Aorce the slide show comes to an end or after you have 7 Pause paused or stopped the slide show the menu shown at right will be displayed Using the multi selector highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the X right to put your choice into effect Press the multi selec I gt Restart i Frame Intvi tor to the left or press the HD button to end the slide show and return to the playback menu The following options are available Restart Restart the slide show from the image currently displayed C Frame Intvl Change the length of time each image is displayed Changing the Display Interval Selecting Frame Intvl from the slide show menu or while PLAYBACK MENU the slide show is paused will display the menu of interval Slide Show r Frame Intvl settings shown at right To change the length of time each Os os O image is displayed highlight the desired option and press the oa 3s multi selector to the right The slide show will start or re Gis Pa sume from the po
45. test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally Nikon will not be held liable for costs or lost profits that may result from product malfunction a Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support and educa tion continuall y 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 wwwnikon euro com e For users in Asia Oceania the Middle East and Africa http wwwnikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information and general advice on digital imaging and photography For more information please contact your nearest Nikon representative http www klt co jp Nikon Network index html Ww MAIAYJAO AJLYYVLS ONILLAD VYAWNVS JHL MON OLONILLADS GALYVLS ONILLAD Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls Q 3 o 3 S ve Q x lt 1 Focus mode selector dial 2 Lens release button cceeeeeeeees E E EE E pg 146 4 10 pin remote terminal pg 206 5 Self timer lamp s ssssesssseesseeesseees pg 103 7 Mode dial lock release s pg 13 8 Eyelet for camera strap uu pg 12 9 Mode dial pg 13 10 Auto bracketing button pg 100 217 11 Flash sync mode button 0 pg 110 12 Sensitivity button 0 eee p
46. the SB 28DX or SB 50DX are used with a shutter speed of s Should you find that images are underex and try again EV steps for exposure contro Therefore when the display on 20 the Speedlight exposure d Sensitivity settings available for 500 640 and 800 equivalent produce appropriate lighting d n the case of Speedlights equi when the center focus area is used posed even when no warning has appeared in the viewfinder set the shutter speed to s are set to increments on the Speedlight exposure display the camera body is set to increments using Custom Setting isplay will not show the correct ISO value This does not affect he actual exposure value which will be set as displayed on the camera body D TTL flash photography are ISO 125 160 200 250 320 400 f Sensitivity Boost Custom Setting 31 is used the flash may not lepending on the aperture or distance to the subject pped with an AF Assist Illuminator the illuminator will only light When the exposure mode is set to programmed auto the maximum aperture varies with sensitivity as shown below For each increase in sensitivity aperture is stopped down by half a step If the lens has a smaller maximum aperture than that given above the maximum aperture will be the maximum aper ture for the lens 200 48 800 6 7 250 320 400 5 53 5 6 m 14 When flash exposure compensation is used 9 appears in the viewfinder di
47. the command dials regardless of the option chosen for Custom Setting 22 8 o AGOW 3JYNSOdX4A AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV Manual Exposure Mode continued In manual exposure the user controls both aperture and shutter speed The shutter can be held open indefinitely for a long time exposure bulb or shutter speed set to a fixed value between thirty and 16 000 seconds Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum for the lens Using the electronic analog expo sure display in the viewfinder or the control panel on top of the camera as your guide you can adjust exposure to suit shooting conditions and the task at hand To take photographs in manual exposure mode Pressing the MODE button rotate the main command dial until M is displayed in the control panel on top of the camera Lens Aperture Ring If the lens aperture ring has not been set to the minimum aperture the viewfinder and control panel on top of the camera will show a blinking FE E and the shutter release will be disabled This does not apply in the case of type G lenses which do not have an aperture ring U Non CPU Lenses If aperture prority auto is selected when a non CPU lens is attached the aperture display in the viewfinder and the control panel on top of the camera will show F to indicate that aperture must be set manually using the lens aperture ring Long Time Exposures At a shutter speed setting of Hs h H the shu
48. the memory card is empty when playback or quick review mode is selected the message No images in current folder will be displayed 120 Image Review In single frame continuous self timer and PC modes photographs can be viewed as they are recorded to the memory card Photographs will not be displayed in the monitor in PC mode when the camera is connected to a computer running Nikon Capture 2 Select On in the Image Review menu Custom Setting BY pg 161 Take a photograph with the mode dial set to S single frame C continuous selftimer or PC While the photograph is recorded to the memory card the monitor will turn on automatically and the photograph you have just taken will be displayed In single frame and self timer modes one photograph will be displayed each time the shutter is released In continuous mode the photographs in each sequence will be displayed in order when shooting is complete Review begins when you re lease the shutter button If additional photographs are taken while images are on display preview will be interrupted In playback and quick review modes or when using image review in continuous mode photo graphs can be displayed one at a time or in contact sheets of four or nine thumbnail images see Choosing the Number of Images Displayed below 121 SNOILdO AOVEAV1d IDVEAV 1d Basic Playback The playback operations described below can be use
49. the playback menu highlight Display Mode and press the PLAYBACK MENU multi selector to the right The menu shown at right will be p bie Display Mode displayed Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the playback menu Image only gt OK z The following options are available P opion N Description Histogram and highlights information are not included in the Image only photo information display A page including a histogram showing the distribution of tones Histogram in the image is added to the photo information display SNOILdO NNAW AOVEAV1d ADVAAV 1d A page showing image highlights is added to the photo infor Highlights mation display Highlights brighter areas of the image are in dicated by a flashing border Two pages are added to the photo information display one Eoin showing a histogram and the other image highlights For more information on pg 186 The playback menu pg 126 Histogram and highlights displays 142 Setup Menu Options The setup menu contains options for formatting memory cards and controlling video output and monitor settings Formatting Memory Cards The Format Menu To format memory cards for use in your Nikon digital cam era highlight Format in the setup menu and press the multi pale za selector to the right The menu shown at right will be dis gees played Highlight the de
50. to D shutter speed will be set to a value under Tis sec II Autofocus can only be used with the SB 21B or SB 29 when aAF Micro lens 60 mm 105 mm 200 mm is attached 12 When using the SB I or SB 14 in A or M mode connect the SC 13 using the SU 2 While the SB and SB 14 can be connected using the SC 11 or SC 15 the flash ready indicator will not appear in the viewfinder display and shutter speed will not be adjusted automatically 13 The SB 50DX Speedlight available separately can not be used with Non TTL auto FP high speed sync Repeating flash or Red eye reduction 113 SLHSI1G44dS 3A19ILVdNOD AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV SLHSI1G44dS 319ILVdNOD AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV Compatible Speedlights continued Refer to your Speedlight manual for detailed instructions In the table of different camera types given in the SB 28DX manual your Nikon digital camera is classified as type A The shutter will synchronize with the flash when set to speeds of sec or slower When using the Medical Nikkor 120 mm f 4 lens set the shutter speed to sec or slower If the flash ready indicator blinks for about three seconds after a photograph is taken with the SB 28DX or SB 50DX set to D TTL the photograph may be underexposed Check the pho tograph in the monitor If it is underexposed adjust the focus distance aperture or flash range and try again The underexposure warning may not be displayed when Speedlights other than
51. to d ighlight back menu and press the mu be highlighted using the mu of images press the HD bu time Repeat until all the images you wish to protect have u of thumbnail images will be ti TE back menu at any time without it and press the GD button T eselect an image highlight it and press the button a second es ti PLAYBACK MENU GID oK oe t he image will be marked been selected then press the QD button to put any changes into effect and exit the thumbnail menu File Attributes of Protected Images Protected images have DOS format read only status 133 MIVAAV 1d DISVA ADVAAV 1d SNOILdO NNAW AOVEAV1d ADVAAV 1d Playback Menu Options In addition to the delete and protect items described above the playback menu contains options for automated playback hiding images during playback creating digital print orders creating new folders and specifying the folders from which images will be played back and controlling the information included in the photo information display Automated Playback The Slide Show Menu The slide show option in the playback menu allows automated sequential playback Highlight Slide Show in the playback menu and press PLAYBACK MENU the multi selector to the right The menu shown at nght will be displayed T Start gt Frame Intvl gt i gt E Slide Show Highlight the desired option and press the multi
52. to the QY button in shooting mode pg 116 AF Area Mode Set the camera to focus on the subject in a single focus area single area AF or to track the subject as it moves from one focus area to the next dynamic AF This operation can also be performed using the Q button and the main command dial pg 74 File No Seq Control how the camera assigns file names to photographs File name assignment can also be controlled using Custom Setting 29 Bi ps 179 pg 117 Command Lock Lock shutter speed and or aperture This operation can also be per formed using the dp button and command dials p pg 94 189 SNNAW VYANVS YAHLO SNNAW YJHLO ANY S NILLIS WOLSNO Other Camera Menus continued The Setup Menu f The setup menu is used to adjust basic camera settings and Format ae FF Language E perform such tasks as formatting memory cards Video Output NTSC Date Ta fa GPS Input OFF LCD Brightness Monitor Off SNNAW VYAWVS YAHLO SNNAW YJHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSND 190 SET UP MENU t Format Warning All images will be deleted YES _ E y Language D Deutsch E English gt OK F Fran ais J BA nd SET UP MENU OVideo Output NTSC gt OK PAL SET UP MENU N GPS Input OFF gt OK ON eS SET UP MENU X LCD Brightness SS SET UP MENU 0 Monitor Off Dis 10s bas 2s D Dim imn sm 5min Dim 10min Fo
53. to the monitor can be removed with a blower brush Stains can be removed by rubbing the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather 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 Replace the monitor cover 7 when transporting the camera or leaving it unattended e Do not touch the battery terminals with other metal objects Keep the battery terminals clean Turn the product off before removing the battery or unplugging the AC adapter Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the camera is on or while images are being recorded or deleted from memory Forcibly cutting power to the product in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the internal circuitry or memory To prevent an accidental interruption of power avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected Keep a fully charged spare battery on hand Ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged when taking photographs on important occa sions Depending on your location you may find it difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice 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 nece
54. vy RETE E E so Fises ss UES cee Ra NTE ERP C ase XI Depth of Field Preview ay RocalliPlane Rositionyessccsssesesctcccnccseecsrca cesses pa Metering k sonoran a R RAA ARIA puy EXPOSUPE eE a a A AA eS Selfahimenr Modes tine A AAE ROTS vy Playback ptiomsicccccrcsccccsstscssversecseseserave ccsssssesscersteseess Basic Playback XS Playback Menu Options aee cements cere p pg 106 pp 198 207 pp 70 81 pg 106 pg 107 pp 82 83 pp 84 102 pg 103 pp 120 121 pp 122 133 pp 134 142 33 SHdVYDOLOHd ONDIVL IVIYOLNL O Before You Begin 0 dilS Before taking a photograph with a new camera be sure you have completed the following steps 0 Turn the camera on and check the battery level When the camera is turned on A the battery level is shown in the control panel on top of the camera B Check the battery level as described in Step of First Steps RYH pg 23 02 Check the number of exposures remaining The number of photographs that can be stored on the memory card at cur rent settings is shown in the top SHdVYDOLOHd ONDIVL TVIYOLNL When this number reaches zero the Cd card indicator in the viewfinder and the icons in the top and rear control panels will blink Before you will be able to take more photographs you will need to delete some photos or insert another memory card You may also be able to take additional photographs at a different image qual
55. will no longer be displayed Take the camera to a Nikon authonized service center where the battery can be replaced for a fee The time and date can also be set using the BKT and buttons in combination with the main command dial For details see Technical Notes Specifications 31 Sd3LS LSYIS TVINOLNL Taking Photographs Now that you have set up your camera you are ready to take photographs This section describes how to take photographs using autofocus and programmed auto exposure for point and shoot photography that produces optimal results in most situations with no delay between shots to adjust camera settings Additional infor mation is available in the Reference section as shown in the following chart TUTORIAL TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS SHdVYDOLOHd ONDIVL TVIYOLNL Adjusting Camera Settings sessssessssssesssesssessseessees PSY pp 36 42 Framing a Photograph ee eeaeee BY pg 43 FOCUS Ng e A A E A T PY pp 44 45 Checking Exposure nn aeee e e ME pg 46 SIOOCUNG ssscscscssscssccrsssssscessssasecnsssasscsusssssscvestossssecssvsesseorsvseazs a pg 47 Checking the Resu aae PY pp 48 50 SEEALSO Operating Mode pp 52 55 Image Quality pp 56 61 SEMSICIVIEY e PH pp 62 63 e White Balance pp 64 69 Focuses SM pp 70 81 Metering pp 82 83 Exposure PY pp 84 102 Depth of Field Preview marrer pu Technical Notes Optional Accessories
56. 8 112 113 Flash ready indicator 109 Flexible program Focus area Focus lock Focus mode single servo AF Focus tracking Focusing screen Folder Select Format See Memory card Frame Interval ireira 134 135 G GPSen annn nis 118 119 H High See Image quality Hide limage arsana 136 137 Highlights Histogram l IEEE 1394 interface See PC mode Image quality 36 38 56 61 Image PeVIOW cesssssssssssesssesssesssesssesssensseesses 121 mage SIZE ssassscsscessesssssectesssssscsestescescesssrossocesees 58 ISO equivalency See Sensitivity J PEG iiinn 56 61 L Language sensis 28 Large See lmage size LCD illuminator sssisesisisisiissiseisssisss 105 169 Attaching cleaning compatibility i CPU Nikkor 24 198 200 D Type AF Nikkor uu 24 25 198 200 G Type AF Nikkor 24 25 198 200 non CPU removing Long time exposure 221 X4AGNI SALON TIVSOINHD3L XAGNI SALON IV INH JL M Manual exposure mode See Exposure mode Manual focus See Focus mode Matrix metering See Metering Memory card 26 27 143 203 formatting Medium See Image size Metering 3D color matrix and flash modes center weighted matrix MH 16 quick charger MINTON sesccsssssssarssssstssessissscessatscssrseniabiccsnes i PUT OR SUP PEA Mode dial 13 52 53 120 121 149 Monitor pre flash cssccsssssssesssesssesssessee 108 Multi sensor
57. AF Area Mode File No Seq Command Lock The shooting menu controls shooting settings in single frame continuous self timer and PC modes Many of the options in the shooting menu can also be accessed using the buttons and command dials NORM 125 ra 188 SHOOTING MENU i Image Quality NORM L asl Quality Color Resolution SS White Bal Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct Sunlight Flash Sa Va gt tale See Iso 125 E 160 200 250 320 Soa gt OK SHOOTING MENU Assign FUNC o Mua Dcsm EDAF Area Dlock gt OK SHOOTING MENU AF Area Mode im i Dynamic Area r1 Single Area AF SHOOTING MENU File No Seq OFF o ON gt OK Reset SHOOTING MENU Command Lock OFF 1 Shutter Speed Aperture Both Image Quality Choose image quality compression ratio and format color and size At an image quality of High a further menu of file format options is available This operation can also be performed using the QI button and com mand dials pg 56 White Bal Set white balance according to the light source White balance can also be adjusted using the cD button y pg 64 ISO Choose a sensitivity ISO equivalency setting Sensitivity can also be adjusted using the ISO button and the main command dial pg 62 Assign FUNC Select the function assigned
58. AF Button behavior of this button as shown below QB AE AF Lock 2 amp AE Lock only ae Lock only AE Lock hold D option ne Descrip nn AE AF Lock A Both focus and exposure are locked while the AE L default H AF L button is pressed Exposure is locked while the AE L AF L button is AE Lock only eri pressed Focus is not locked Focus is locked while the AE L AF L button is AF lock only ete pressed Exposure is not locked Pressing the AE L AF L button locks exposure Ex AE Lock hold Z 3 posure remains locked until the button is pressed again For more information on pg 62 Sensitivity ISO equivalency pg 78 Focus lock 172 Custom Setting 22 Aperture Setting By default aperture can only be adjusted by means of the sub command dial not the aperture ring on the lens Using 5 _ Le this ttem you can instead set the camera so that aperture can 2 v F22 Aperture Setting OFF Sub Command lai ON Aperture Ring only be adjusted using the lens aperture ring not the sub command dial option No f Description Sub Command Dial z Aperture can only be adjusted using the sub com default D mand dial Aperture can only be adjusted using the lens aper ture ring When this option is in effect the aperture display in the control panel shows aperture in incre Aperture Ring Zz ments of one step Note that even if aperture se lection is assigned to the main command dial in Custom Set
59. About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D1x digital camera This manual is designed to improve your enjoyment of this advanced single lens reflex SLR digital camera As you read through it you will find explanations not only of how the camera works but of how certain features can be used to take photographs in a variety of situa tions The manual is divided into the following sections em Getting Started ran onana a A EA pp I 18 The Getting Started section describes the symbols and conventions used in this manual and provides a guide to the names and functions of camera controls and icons TEE ence crcteeeeccssee ee eietterseeeice este ete pp 19 50 This section provides sufficient information to master simple point and shoot photography After reading this section you should know enough about your camera to enjoy the simplicity and immediacy of digital photography 8 REPEFEMCE S E pp 51 154 Like the tutorial the reference section covers the steps involved in shooting and playback in the order most commonly followed when taking photographs but covers these topics in greater depth Taking playback one step further it also describes how to view photographs on a computer or television Custom Settings and Other Menus meeen ee pp 155 191 This section details custom settings and provides an index to camera menus s Wulechmical INOtesi ta ssesssrccescssresscesrties tesseseecesicisresasssteresecennece
60. Adjust aperture These operations will not affect the metered value for exposure The adjusted values will be displayed in the viewfinder and the control panel on top of the camera Metering can not be adjusted while auto exposure lock is in effect Any changes to metering will only take effect after the AE L AF L button is released 7 AE Lock SW pg 164 This setting can be used to assign auto exposure lock to the shutterrelease button 4 Center Weight Area QQ pg 168 This option is used to set the size of the area assigned the greatest weight in center weighted metering to 6 mm 0 24 10 mm 0 397 13 mm 0 51 or to the average of the entire frame 21 AE L AF L Button AM pg 172 Using this option the AE L AF L button can be set to lock focus and exposure focus only or exposure only or to lock exposure when pressed and maintain this setting until pressed a second time Ke N Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to deliberately modify exposure from the optimum value selected by the camera It can be used when for example photographing subjects containing areas of high contrast at a variety of different exposures Expo sure compensation is at tts best when combined with spot or center weighted me tering Press the J button and rotate the main command dial Exposure compensation can be set to any value between 5 EV and 5 EV in increments of EV step As a
61. C PC mode data transfer to computer White balance e Auto TTL control with 005 pixel CCD e Six manual modes with fine tuning Preset Playback Single frame playback thumbnail playback 4 or 9 images slideshow histogram and highlight point display Image deletion Card format delete all images delete selected images 212 Can be selected from NTSC or PAL SA Ear IEEE 1394 designed for speeds of up to 400 Mbps RS 232C connection for GPS unit GPS units not available from Nikon Compatible lenses Type G or D AF Nikkor omar type Gor All camera functions except autofocus supported D kor e i A AT All camera functions except 3D color matrix metering and 3D multi sensor balanced fill flash for the DI series supported All camera functions except 3D color matrix metering 3D multi sensor balanced fill flash for the DI series and autofocus sup ported Other lenses can be used in aperture priority or manual mode with center weighted or spot metering electronic range finder can be used with lenses with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or All camera functions supported faster Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Picture angle Equivalent in 35 mm 135 format is approximately 1 5 times lens focal length Viewfinder Type Optical fixed eye level pentaprism with diopter adjustment of 3 to m equipped with eyepiece shutter Focusing screen Type B BriteView clear matte screen Mark Ill optional t
62. F the choice of focus area is in your hands If your subject is moving erratically or if you are experimenting with a variety of compositions it may however be difficult or impossible to select the focus area using the multi selector In cases such as these dynamic AF can be used to give the camera control over selection of a new focus point When dynamic AF is used with single servo autofocus the focus area can not be selected using the multi selector nstead the camera continually assesses the dis tance to the objects in all five focus areas and automatically chooses the focus area containing the object closest to the camera This combination is useful when your subject is always positioned closest different camera positions to find t to the camera but you are trying out a number of he best composition When dynamic AF is used in combination with continuous servo autofocus the camera measures the distance to the subject in the selected focus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway to initiate autofocus It will continue to focus on this subject as it moves from one focus area to the next The multi selector can be used at any time to choose a new focus area This combination is useful when your subject is moving erratically cumbersome Selecting the AF Area Mode and manual focus area selection is too slow or In the shooting menu highlight AF Area Mode and press the multi select
63. G MENU Delete Image Quality NORM FF Slide Show GQ White Bal A Protect ISO 125 Hide Image Assign FUNC QUAL Print Set AF Area Mode 1 Folder Designate File No Seq OFF Display Mode Command Lock OFF J SHOOTING MENU Press the D button to display the cam Image Quality NORM era menus A then unlock the multi se o pine pal 65 lector and press it up or down until the Assign FUNC yy shooting menu is displayed B Press the AF Area Mode t1 multi selector to the right to enter the Fone sst OFF Shooting menu C Command Lock OFF 8 9 The Assign FUNC Menu A pg 116 When Qual is selected in the Assign FUNC menu image quality can be adjusted using the button in combination with the command dials 36 SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU Image Quality NORM Image Quality White Bal A ISO 125 7 NORM Assign FUNC QUAL aay si AT Arem loela ka Resolution m File No Seq Command Lock Highlight Image Quality D and press the multi selector to the right to display the Image Quality menu E SHOOTING MENU Image Quality Image Quality i amp Quality Quality High Color JPEG Fine Resolution JPEG Normo JPEG Basic Highlight Quality F and press the multi selector to the right to display the Quality menu G SHOOTING MENU Image Quality N SHOOTING MENU lmage Quality ZQuality P High Quality NORM JPEG Fine cole e Resolu
64. G lenses which do not have an aperture ring Non CPU Lenses If aperture prority auto is selected when a non CPU lens is attached the aperture display in the viewfinder and the control panel on top of the camera will show F to indicate that aperture must be set manually using the lens aperture ring 88 Exposure Indicators AGOW 3AYNSOdX43 AHdVYSDOLOHd GADNVAGV If the subject is too bright or too dark to allow correct exposure the electronic analog expo sure display will flash and one of the following indicators will appear in the viewfinder and the control panel on top of the camera M Subject too bright choose a higher f number or use an ND filter ta Subject too dark choose a lower f number or use a flash Q Aperture Lock Aperture can be locked at the selected setting pg 94 2 EV Steps for Exposure Control YY pg 161 By default adjustments to aperture are made in increments equivalent to EV step If desired the size of the increments can be increased to or step KJ 12 Assign Command Dial RW pg 166 This setting can be used to reverse the roles of the command dials so that the main command dial controls aperture while shutter speed is assigned to the sub command dial 22 Aperture Setting Bj pg 173 Use this setting when you want to adjust aperture using the lens aperture ring Note that aperture for type G lenses is always set using
65. If desired the size of the increments can be increased to or step KJ 12 Assign Command Dial RY pg 166 This setting can be used to reverse the roles of the command dials so that the main command dial controls aperture while shutter speed is assigned to the sub command dial AGOW 3AYNSOdX3 AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV Exposure Mode continued Aperture Priority Auto In aperture priority auto the user sets the aperture while the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed to produce the optimal exposure Small apertures high f numbers can be used to increase depth of field bringing both the main subject and the background into focus Large apertures low f numbers soften background details and allow more light into the camera increasing the range of the flash and making photographs less susceptible to blurring To take photographs in aperture priority auto Pressing the MODE button rotate the main command dial until Fis displayed in the control panel on top of the camera Rotate the sub command dial to choose an aperture g between the minimum and maximum values for the ff lens 3 AGOW 3JYNSOdX4A AHdVYDOLOHd AIONVAAVW 3 Frame a photograph and shoot U Lens Aperture Ring If the lens aperture ring has not been set to the minimum aperture the viewfinder and control panel on top of the camera will show a blinking FE E and the shutter release will be disabled This does not apply in the case of type
66. Image quality display csssss0e pg 59 4 Sensitivity se essssssesoccessssssssecceessssssee pg 62 Number of exposures remaining pg 34 File type Custom settings number 11 Shutter speed Exposure compensation Date and time 12 Aperture display esee pg 88 91 Playback indicator sissies pg 120 13 Aperture lock indicator 100 pg 94 14 Number of exposures remaining pg 34 PC mode indicator ou pg 149 15 Current frame number 0 pg 27 16 Battery indicator 0 pg 23 17 CompactFlash Memory card indicator we pg 27 BN FOCUS ALCO ssssssssssssasssassesssassssasasssaseens pg 73 5 Sensitivity indicator 00 pg 62 6 Memory card indicator 000 pg 34 7 White balance Mode pg 64 8 Image quality image format pg 60 VYAWVS AHL MON OLONILLADS GALYVLS ONILLAS Getting to Know the Camera continued The Viewfinder Display VYAWNVS JHL MON OLONILLAS GALYVLS ONILLAD 10 1 12 mm 0 47 reference circle for center weighted metering pg 83 2 Focus brackets focus areas pg 73 Spot metering targets pg 83 3 Focus indicator ssssscsseeesseeesseeese pg 45 4 Shutter speed lock scssccsseessseeceees pg 94 By Aperture lock esssssssssesssssessssenees pg 94 6 Exposure mode csseecsseseseseense pp 84 93 9 Metering system Battery indica
67. Large 3 008 x 960pixels Icolor ISO 125 equivalent Auto 0 Single Area AF Center Programmed auto Flexible program Shutter speed lock Aperture lock Auto exposure lock Exposure compensation Auto bracketing Flash sync mode Off Off Off Off Front curtain sync 184 Restoring Custom Settings to Default Values Default settings for the current settings bank can be restored by holding the and buttons down together for more than two seconds The CUSTOM indicator in the rear control panel will start to blink Release both buttons while the indicator is blinking and then press both buttons again All settings in the current settings bank together with the camera settings listed above will be reset to default values Settings in other banks are not affected 185 SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YAHLO ANV SONILLAS WOLSND Other Camera Menus The pages that follow provide an index to the options available in the shooting playback and setup menus The Playback Menu ARN PLAYBACK MENU Delete ol The playback menu which can be accessed in all operating modes v Sie stov 2zs contains the playback options shown opposite rotect zal pi Hide Image BAY Print Set Folder Designate DIX Display Mode N SNNAW VYAWVS YJHLO SNNIW YJHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSNO 186 PLAYBACK MENU Delete Selected G P All A Print Set XE o EEN La
68. MB 16 MB 32 MB 48 MB 64MB and 80 MB CompactFlash memory cards e IBM DSCM 10512 and DSCM 1 1000 microdrives Contact the manufacturer for more information on the functions of and recom mended uses for the above memory cards EC AD I PC Card Adapter Using the PC card adapter CompactFlash memory cards can be read by computers equipped with PCMCIA card slots configured for ATA memory cards Memory Cards lemory cards may be hot after use Observe due caution when removing cards from the camera Format memory cards before first use Do not remove memory cards from the camera during formatting Failure to observe this precaution could render the card unfit for use Do not remove the memory card from the camera turn the camera off remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter while data are being recorded to or deleted from the memory card or while data are being transferred to a computer Failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card Do not touch the terminals with your fngers or metal objects Do not apply force to the card cover Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the card Do not bend drop or subject to strong physical shocks Do not expose to water high levels of humidity or direct sunlight 203 SAINOSSADDV IVNOILdO SALON TIVSINHD3L Optional Accessories continued DK 14 Antifog Finder Eyepieces These viewfinder
69. Return the multi selector lock to the locked position SSS SS 25 F55 4 8 Choose a metering method A8 pp 82 83 Keeping the metering selector lock release held down A 1 turn the meter ing selector to ff matrix metering A 2 The matrix metering indicator will appear in the viewfinder B Matrix metering uses information from all areas of the frame to determine exposure producing the best possible exposure for the entire frame The Assign FUNC Menu A pg 116 When AF Area is selected in the Assign FUNC menu AF area mode can be adjusted using the dD button in combination with the main command dial 41 SHdVYDOLOHd ONDIVL IVIYOLNL T d3ls SHdVYSOLOHd ONDIVL TIVIYOLNL Adjusting Camera Settings continued 9 Choose an exposure mode H pp 84 95 With the MODE button held down A tum the main command dial B until the exposure mode indicator in the top control panel shows P programmed auto exposure C The camera will automatically adjust shutter speed and aperture to produce the optimal exposure for your subject Exposure is set according to the camera s exposure program fe U Non CPU Lenses Programmed auto exposure is only available when a CPU lens is used When a non CPU lens is mounted on the camera the exposure mode will automatically be set to aperture priority auto The exposure mode indicator in the top control panel will show a flashing P the expo sure mode i
70. V3JYV J4V AHdVY9OLOHd AJONVAQAVW Focus lock can be used in combination with autofocus to focus on a subject that is not in any of the five focus areas or on other occasions when the camera would not otherwise be able to focus using autofocus pg 80 Focus lock differs depending on whether you are using single or continuous servo F Follow the steps below A Position the subject in the selected focus area A and press the shutter release button halfway B A UUD X907 SNDOJ AHdVY9OLOHd AJONVAAVY 2 Lock focus when the in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder e In single servo autofocus Once the in focus indicator has appeared in the viewfinder focus will lock when the shutter re lease button is pressed halfway and remain locked while the button is held in this position Focus Kage can also be locked by pressing the AE L AF L but ton see below VUD e In continuous servo autofocus After the in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder press the AE L AF L button to lock both focus and exposure Focus will remain locked while the AE L AF L button is pressed even if you re move your finger from the shutterrelease button For more information on pg 96 Auto exposure lock 78 3 Keeping focus locked recompose your photograph A and shoot B When focus is locked by pressing the shutterrelease button halfway you can take several photographs in successio
71. amaged Remove dust and lint with a blower If using an aerosol blower keep the can CH Misael Vertical tilting the can could result in liquid being sprayed on lens Viewfinder mirror or viewfinder To remove fingerprints and other stains apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and clean the lens with care Remove dust and lint with a blower To remove fingerprints and 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 Servicing Your Camera and Accessories Your camera is a precision machine and requires regular servicing We recommend that you have your camera inspected by your retailer or Nikon service representative once every one to two years and that you have it serviced once every three to five years note that fees are charged for these services Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if you use your camera professionally When having your camera inspected or serviced we recommend that you bring you bring any accessories regularly used with the camera such as lenses and flash units v Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth In rare instances static electricity from a brush or cloth may cause the control panels to brighten or darken This does not indicate a malfunction th
72. ancelled will be restored the next time auto bracketing is used oO During shooting the camera shows the modified values for shutter speed and aperture Bracketing can be combined with exposure compensation to produce compensation values greater than 2 0 or less than 2 0 while bracketing is in effect If the camera is turned off before all photographs in the sequence have been taken bracketing will resume from the next shot in the sequence when the camera is turned on If the memory card fills up before all photographs in the sequence have been taken shooting can be resumed from the next shot in the sequence after images have been deleted or a new memory card inserted 3 Bracketing Order AN pg 162 This setting can be used to change the bracketing order so that bracketing proceeds from underexposure to overexposure For more information on pg 103 Using the self timer pg 98 Exposure compensation 02 em Self Timer Mode The self timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self portraits The camera should be placed on a stable level surface use of a tripod is recommended To take photographs using the self timer Press the mode dial lock release 1 and rotate the mode dial 2 to select self timer mode 2 Frame the photograph and focus When using single servo autofocus confirm that the in focus indicator is displayed in the viewfinder as otherwise the shutter can
73. ard has been saved Any other images remaining in the buffer will be lost If the battery is exhausted while photo graphs are being shot in continuous mode the shutter release will be disabled and all photo graphs in the buffer will be recorded to the memory card The length of time required to record photographs to a Nikon EC 96CF 96 MB CompactFlash card is shown in the following table Image File format Image be Te quality size recording time SAGOW ONILOOHS AHdVYeYSOLOHd GASNVAGV Large 240 s 8 frames YCbCr TIFF Medium 130 s 9 frames 1 Large 215 s 5 frames High RGB TIFF Medium 190 s 9 frames RAW uncompressed 123 s 6 frames RAW compressed 90 s 6 frames Large 60 s 9 frames JPEG Fine JPEG 1 4 Medium 35 s 9 frames Large 55 s 9 fi JPEG JPEG 8 HB silirames Normal Medium 20 s 9 frames L 30 s 9 frames neS JPEG I 16 alee Basic Medium 15 s 9 frames The rate at which images are recorded varies with the make of memory card used e a S 25 C Mode Shooting Speed M pg 176 The rate the camera takes photographs in continuous mode can be adjusted using Custom Setting 25 26 C Mode Max Shots X pg 176 Using Custom Setting 26 the maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single sequence in continuous mode can be set to any value between one and nine or between one and six in RAW mode or to any number between one and six one and four in RAW mode when ON is chosen fo
74. are performed Battery exhausted No photographs can be taken until the battery has been replaced Removing Battery Packs To remove the battery pack from the camera unlatch the battery pack and slide it out Do not remove the battery without first turning the power off c Auto Power Off JA If no operations are performed for about six seconds all indicators in the viewfinder and rear control panel will tum off together with the shutter speed and aperture displays in the control panel on top of the camera Press the shutterrelease button halfway to reactivate the display Note that when using the portrait mode shutter release button you will need to unlock the button using the lock release 15 Auto Meter Off Delay BM pg 168 The time delay for automatic meter switch off can be set to four six eight or sixteen seconds using Custom Setting 5 23 Sd3LS LSYId TVINOLNL 2 Attaching a Lens AEN To take full advantage of the complete range of camera features we recommend that you use a type G or D AF Nikkor CPU lens va lan UN Nt i zU CPU lenses have CPU Type G lens Type D lens contacts SdJLS LSYIS TIVIYOLNL 27 Attach a lens to the camera body Turn the camera off before attaching or removing lenses A Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the cam era body position the lens in the camera s bayonet mount and then being careful not to
75. assigned auto matically by the camera and xxx is a three letter extension NEF for RAW images TIF for RGB TIFF or YCbCr TIFF and JPG for JPEG images created at settings of JPEG Fine JPEG Normal or JPEG Basic EN 28 NEF RAW Image Save A pg 178 A setting of RAW is only available if Uncompressed or Compressed has been chosen from the NEF RAW Image Save menu Custom Setting 28 61 ALIIWNO ADWWI AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV Sensitivity ISO Equivalency If desired sensitivity can be altered from the default setting which is roughly equiva lent to ISO 125 Sensitivity can be raised to take photographs in poor light Adjusting Sensitivity with the Button The sensitivity ISO equivalency setting can be adjusted by pressing the ISO button A and rotating the main command dial B The current sensitivity setting is shown in the top and the rear control panel C while the ISO button is pressed BJ me 4 aQuaLity As the main command dial is rotated settings will change in the order shown below Iau Inn 2 2m C ies i6a 2 ma a an Cr ae i ee rae it 0S a ee 0nd Adjusting Sensitivity from the Shooting Menu Sensitivity can also be set to ISO equivalents of approximately ISO 125 to ISO 800 using the ISO option in the shooting sO AON 1VAINOA OSI ALIALLISNSS AHdVYDOLOHd GAONVAGV he ge 6 menu In the shooting menu highlight ISO and press
76. at you remove the filter before shooting 204 Nikon SB 28DX Speedlight This Speedlight has a guide number of 50 manual mode 35 mm zoom head posi tion ISO 200 m 20 C 68 F and is powered with four alkaline batteries other power sources for the SB 28DX include the SD 6 SD 7 SD 8A and SK 6 power bracket all available separately When attached to cameras in the DI series it supports D 3D multi sensor balanced fill flash for natural balanced light even when the scene contains highly reflective objects or the background is very far from the camera The SB 28DX is equipped with an AF Assist Illuminator allowing autofocus to be used when shooting very dark subjects It also boasts auto power zoom that changes the flash angle according to the focal length of the lens and supports Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync non TTL auto Manual Repeating and FP High Speed Sync flash modes Vv Speedlight Accessories for the SB 28DX a When using the following Speedlight accessories with the SB 28DX be aware that these acces sories exist in two varieties old and new each with a different type of connector SD 6 battery stack SD 7 C cell battery pack The SC 16 power cable supplied with older models of these products can not be con nected to the SB 28DX The SC 16A power cable supplied with newer models is also available for separate purchase and can be used to connect old model SD 6 and SD 7 power sources to the SB 28DX e SK 6 pow
77. back 49 122 124 126 Single servo AF See Autofocus Slide SHOW siisii eisil 134 135 Slow sync See Flash photography Speedlight 108 115 205 206 See also Flash photography Spot metering See metering Standard TTL flash for digital SLR See Flash photography SY FAS CSU IMAI ces snassssadssisovansgaascedasessedassiaeis 109 T TU sisisi eina 49 122 123 Time exposure See Long time exposure Tone compensation Two button reset 184 185 V Video Output Viewfinder diopter WwW White balance 39 64 69 218 219 Y YCbCr See Image quality YCbCr TP F issus 56 61 223 XJANI SJLON TIVOINHD3L
78. balanced fill flash for digital SLR See Flash photography N NEF See Raw data Nikon View 4 150 151 Nikon Capture 2 152 153 NTSC See Video Output Normal See Image quality Index continued P PAL See Video Output PC mde mienen EnS Picture angle Playback Playback Menu eee PRE See White balance Pree flaslisicssscdsivvaces ssscesasassasascetivecccaons 108 I 11 Prine Sefesi eran 138 139 Programmed auto exposure mode See 120 147 17 134 142 Exposure mode PrOtECt sisisi 132 133 Q Quick review ccsesessesseseseeeeeseseseeteseseseees 120 R RAW daitia scsi ssssscccctscrasnscvesvadvesseenies 56 61 178 Rear curtain sync See Flash photography Red eye reduction See Flash photography Red eye reduction with slow sync See Flash photography Resolution See Image size RGB See Image quality RGB TIF F siiis 56 61 RS 232C interface See GPS 222 S S Shutter priority auto exposure mode See Exposure mode S Single frame shooting See Single frame shooting mode S Single servo AF See Focus mode single servo AF Self timer cesceeeseeseese 13 52 103 120 121 Sensitivity we 39 62 63 Sensitivity Boost E Setup MENU 17 143 145 190 191 SHOOTING MENU uu 17 188 189 Shutter speed LOCK ERR synchronized Shutter priority auto exposure mode See Exposure mode Single frame shooting mode w 13 52 120 121 Single frame play
79. camera is focused on a point be tween the camera and the subject If the Indicator appears the camera is focused on a point behind the used in manual focus mode the in focus indi s indicator in the viewfinder disappears rotate For more information on Getting good results with autofocus Focus area selection SN3DO4d IWANVW AHdVYSDOLOHd GADNVAGV D1x offers a choice of three metering methods which can be chosen according to how your subject is lit Note that depending on the lens used some metering methods may not be available To choose a metering method press the metering selector lock release 1 while rotating the metering selector to the desired setting 2 ONIWSALAN AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV LSS SSS SSS Ed S I 4 Center Weight Area l pg 168 This option is used to set the size of the area assigned the greatest weight in center weighted metering to 6 mm 0 24 10 mm 0 397 13 mm 0 51 or to the average of the entire frame For more information on pg 198 Compatible lenses 82 The following options are available 3D color matrix Color matrix Center weighted Spot Metering is performed by a CCD sensor with 1 005 metering pixels 67 vertical 15 horizontal which sets exposure based on a variety of information from all areas of the frame This system demonstrates its effectiveness most dramatically where bright white or yellow or dark black or dark
80. card and to cancel print order files cre ated with the Print Set option To display the Delete sub menu highlight Delete in the playback menu and press the multi selector to the right High Ti Delete light the desired option and press the multi selector to the Selected gt right to put your choice into effect G r The Delete sub menu contains the following options opion N Description Select the photo or photos to be deleted from a menu of thumb Selected S nail images Delete all images on the memory card Images that have been All hidden or protected are not affected Cancel the print order delete the print order file created with Print Set the Print Set option 139 Depending on the number of folders and images files on the card it may take half an hour or more to delete all images on the card using the All option in the Delete sub menu 130 Deleting Selected Images Choosing Selected in the Delete sub menu displays a menu of thumbnail images Highlight the images to be deleted us ing the multi selector 1 o return to the playback menu at any time without deleting images press the HD button To select an image for deletion highlight it and press the button The image will an image highlight it a be marked with a fill icon to deselect nd press the button a second time Repeat until all the images you wish to delete have been selected then pr
81. ce Rees into effect and return to the shooting menu 69 AONV1VE SLIHM AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV The Focus Mode Selector When the focus mode selector A is set to S single servo autofocus or C con tinuous servo autofocus the camera focuses automatically when the shutterre lease button is pressed halfway B When your subject is stationary single servo AF allows you to lock focus on the subject by keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway or either of the AF ON buttons pressed The camera remains focused at the distance of the original subject as long as the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway or either or the AF ON buttons held down even if you re frame the photograph so that the subject is no longer in the selected focus area To ensure a sharp image the shutter can only be released when the camera is in focus SNSDOAOLNV AHdVYDOLOHd GAONVAGV Continuous servo AF can be used with moving subjects to allow the camera to continually reassess the distance to the subject in the focus area and adjust focus as necessary The shutter can be released even when the camera is not in focus re lease priority In both single servo and continuous servo AF the focus target is selected from one of five focus areas using the multi selector For more information on pg 81 Manual focus 70 If the subject is stationary the camera focuses when the shutter S release button is pressed halfway Focu
82. cial lighting from stadium lighting with low color temperatures to mercury vapor lighting with high color temperatures Users of the D1 should note that the color temperatures that result when fluorescent white balance is fine tuned differ widely from the values used in the D1x 3 daylight N 18 i ama 4 800 K 5 400 K 6 700 K 5 000 K 5 600 K 7 100 K 5 200 K 5 800 K 7 500 K 5 400 K 6 000 K 8 000 K 0 5 600 K 6 200 K 8 400 K ft 5 800 K 6 400 K 8 800 K fa 6 000K 6 600 K 9 200 K fF 21 SNOILV51dIDAdS SALON TIWOINHDAL XAGNI S3ILON IV INH JL Symbols 3D color matrix metering See Metering 3D multi sensor balanced fill flash for digital SLR See Flash photography A A Aperture priority auto exposure mode See Exposure mode A Auto white balance See White balance AC adapter sicscsssscecsssseisscsresssssestosensescessevessse 202 Accessories optional Accessory shoe AF area mode dynamic AF single area AF AF lock See Focus lock maximum minimum BA Aperture priority auto exposure mode See Exposure mode Auto bracketing Auto exposure lock Autofocus 100 102 we 96 97 Basic See Image quality Battery battery indicator clock installing Body cap Bulb Cc C continuous servo autofocus See Autofocus C continuous shooting mode See Continuous shooting mode Card slot Center weighte See Flash photography Center weighted
83. contrast age and the compensated result Using Custom Setting 24 Bi a2 custom you can select a curve suited to the subject and the device on which the image will be printed or displayed Auto default Normal Less contrast More contrast Custom eve No f Description When matrix metering is selected the camera au tomatically optimizes contrast by selecting a curve equivalent to Normal Less Contrast or More Contrast When another metering method is se lected this option is equivalent to Normal A standard curve is used This curve is suitable for most scenes ranging from dark through to bright Use this curve to achieve a softer image for ex ample with portraits shot in direct sunlight when your subjects features would otherwise tend to be washed out This curve enhances detail making it suited to misty landscape shots and other low contrast subjects A user defined curve downloaded to the camera from Nikon Capture 2 is used If no curve has been downloaded to the camera this option is equivalent to Normal For more information on pg 152 Nikon Capture 2 175 SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YAHLO ANV SONILLAS WOLSND SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YSHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSND Custom Settings continued Custom Setting 25 C Mode Shooting Speed This item sets the rate at which photographs are taken in continuous mode 5 RA Speed opion f No f Deseripeion 3 fps Photographs
84. ct in the focus area select the center focus area when using center weighted metering press the shutter release button halfway and confirm that the in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder A Keeping the shutterrelease button pressed halfway press and hold the AE L AF L button B X901 IYNSOdXJ OLNVY AHdVY9OLOHd GADNVAGV When spot metering is in effect the camera measures exposure in the selected focus area or in the center focus area when a non CPU lens is in place or closest subject priority is in effect When centerweighted metering is selected the camera measures lighting conditions in the entire frame but assigns the greates weight to an 8 mm circle in the center of the viewfinder Exposure will remain locked while the AE L AF L button is pressed In single servo or continuous servo autofocus both focus and exposure will be locked while the AE L AF L button is pressed While auto exposure lock is in effect an EL indicator will be displayed in the viewfinder 96 3 With the AE L AF L button held down recompose your photograph A and shoot B UUD Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While auto exposure lock is in effect you can X901 IYNSOdXJ OLNVWV AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV Exposure mode Operation Choose a new combination of aper ture and shutter speed us ing flexible program P pg 84 Shutter priority auto Adjust shutter speed Programmed auto Aperture priority auto
85. ctly erexposed Check the results in the monitor If the photograph is underex posed adjust the distance to the subject aperture shutter speed or flash range and try again 109 SYOLVDIGNI ANY SLOVLNODS HSV14d AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV SAGOW INAS HSV1d AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV Flash Sync Modes Five sync modes are available To set the flash sync mode press the flash mode button A while tuming the main command dial B The camera will cycle through the available flash sync modes in the order shown below 4 e gt ssion EAR e a sio In programmed auto and aperture priority auto modes the mode icon shown at 5 SLOW REAR right will be displayed when the flash mode button is released i When red eye reduction is used there is a one second delay between your fully pressing the shutter release button and the shutter being released Be careful not to move the camera or to let your subject move during this time Red eye reduction works best when your subject is well within the range of the flash and is fully turned to face the camera To prevent blurring caused by camera shake use of a tripod is recommended with slow sync or red eye reduction with slow sync Rear curtain sync can not be used with a studio flash system 110 The following flash sync modes are available T Front curtain sync sion Slow sync 5 REAR Rear curtain sync Red eye reduction sion
86. d in playback quick review and record and review modes Choosing the Number of Images Displayed During playback images can be viewed one at a time or in contact sheets of four or nine thumbnail images To choose the number of images displayed press the GD button A while rotating the main command dial B WIVAAV 1d DISVA AIDVAAV 1d jor Kem a ey Feat a Four thumbnails Nine thumbnails If card contains fewer than the selected number of images in thumbnail playback thumbnails will be displayed at the top left corner of the monitor 122 The setting chosen applies in playback quick review and when shooting in continu ous mode record and review modes Turning the Monitor Off The monitor tums off ift No operations are performed in the time specified in Custom Setting 18 Moni tor Off Delay The button is pressed The shutter release button is pressed halfway in single frame continuous self timer mode or in PC mode if the camera is not connected to a computer run ning Nikon Capture 2 For more information on pg 170 Custom Setting 18 123 MIVGAAV 1d DISVA ADVAAV 1d Basic ld EWA ey Kol continued Single Frame Playback Unlock the multi selector and press it up or down to view additional images In playback and quick review modes the first and last images in memory are linked Pressing the multi selector down when the most recent image is display
87. d or mildew store the camera in a dry well ventilated area If you will not be using the product for a long period of time remove the battery to prevent leakage 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 capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals vi 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 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 putting the camera away again Store the battery in a cool dry place Before storing EN 4 battery packs that have been removed from the camera replace the cover that protects the terminals used for connection to a recharger 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 malfunction Im ages recorded with the camera will not be affected Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light Do not apply pressure to the monitor as this could cause damage or malfunction Dust or lint adhering
88. d return to the shooting menu i Both The following options are available SE Deseription OFF Locks that apply in the current exposure mode are released Only shutter speed is locked This option is not available in aper Shutter Speed ies ture priority auto and programmed auto exposure modes Only aperture is locked This option is not available in shutter Aperture cee priority auto and programmed auto exposure modes Both Both shutter speed and aperture are locked This option is only available in manual exposure mode For more information on pg 116 The Assign FUNC sub menu pg 188 The shooting menu AGOW 3AYNSOdX43 AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV Auto Exposure Lock Auto exposure lock makes it possible to use spot or center weighted metering to measure exposure for a subject that will not be in the metering area in the final composition With the subject positioned in the metering area press the AE L AF L button to measure exposure Exposure will be fixed at this setting while the button is pressed allowing you to maintain the metered value for exposure while recom posing the photograph To use auto exposure lock Press the metenng selector lock release 1 and rotate the metering selector 2 to select center weighted or spot metering Matrix metering which measures expo sure for the entire frame will not produce the desired results when used with auto exposure lock 2 After positioning the subje
89. d with multiple units Requires MC 25 Adapter Cord Allows infrared remote control with a range of up to 8m 26 2 Length approx 20 cm 0 7 80 cm 216 Two software packages are available for the D1x Nikon View 4 which allows the contents of the camera s memory to be viewed when the camera is connected to the computer via its IEEE 1394 interface and Nikon Capture 2 which offers remote control and image enhancement features Both packages are available in Windows and Macintosh versions 207 SAINOSSADDV IVNOILdO SALON IVOINHOJL ONILOOHSATIENOYL SALON Troubleshooting This section lists the indicators and messages that appear in the viewfinder control panels and monitor when there is a problem with the camera Consult the list below before contacting your retailer or Nikon representative Control Panel and Viewfinder Indicators Panel and Viewfinder Indicators Indicator View panel finder FEE blinking ca 7 t FEE blinking F TT F A blinking Lens aperture ring is not set to minimum aperture Low battery Battery exhausted Lens not attached or at tached lens not Nikkor lens with built in CPU Camera can not focus us ing autofocus Subject too bright photo will be overexposed Set ring to minimum ap erture largest f number Ready fully charged spare battery Replace battery Use CPU Nikkor lens IX Nikkor excepted or s
90. der incan Incandescent approx descent light oma 4 200 K Use when taking photographs indoors under fluores Fluorescent approx cent light see 5 200 K Use this setting when taking photographs in direct sun Direct sunlight approx light daylight 5 400 K Use this setting with Nikon Speedlights With other Flash approx flashes use preset white balance a 6 000 K Use when taking photographs under overcast skies Cloudy approx daylight amp 8 000 K Use when taking photographs in the shade under sunny Shade approx skies daylight PRE Use this setting to match white balance to the light Preset source The camera can store up to three settings 64 Auto white balance A can be used with most common light sources To match white balance to a specific light source select the appropriate setting from the list above If desired these white balance settings with the exception of preset white balance can be fine tuned to match a particular light source we pg 66 Alterna tively preset white balance aS pg 67 can be used to set white balance to a mea sured value Auto White Balance Auto white balance is adjusted when the shutter release button is pressed halfway If you press the shutterrelease button all the way down in a single motion white balance for the first photograph may not accurately match the light source White Balance Measurements White balance measurements are performed using a throu
91. e ISO button is pressed Custom Setting 36 Zoom PB during Image write When On is selected for Image Preview Custom Setting 1 E F36 Zoom PB during Image write photographs will be displayed in the monitor as they are saved to the memory card quick review Custom Setting 36 de termines whether it is possible to zoom in on the image dis aut played in the monitor while the image is being recorded to the memory card option A f Description pei 35 0 Zoom can not be used until recording is complete Zoom can be used while images are being recorded ON IE i tothe memory card For more information on pg 161 Custom Setting pg 120 Quick review 183 SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YAHLO ANV SONILLAS WOLSND SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YJHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSND Restoring Default Settings Two Button Reset By pressing the and p buttons simultaneousy you can reset camera settings to their default values Press ing the buttons together twice resets both camera set tings and custom settings for the current settings bank Restoring Camera Settings to Default Values Custom Setti NgS continued To clear camera settings hold the and buttons down together for more than two seconds The following settings will be restored to their default values TE TC ST Image quality Image format Sensitivity White balance White balance adjustment AF area mode Focus area Exposure mode JPEG Normal
92. e United Kingdom Europe Australia and Japan Focusing Screens In addition to the type B BriteView focusing screen supplied with your camera you can use the type E clear matte Fresnel focusing screen for cameras in the DI series The type E screen is etched with a grid see night making it suitable for copying and architectural photography Best results are achieved with PC Nikkor lenses A type B BriteView focusing screen is supplied with all cameras in the DI series v Type B focusing screen Type E focusing screen Buying Camera Accessories Your camera is optimized for use with Nikon brand accessories Accessories sold by other manufacturers may not be made to Nikon specifications and could damage your camera Nikon can not guarantee performance when the camera is used with non Nikon accessories 202 EC CF CompactFlash Memory Cards These cards can be inserted in the D1x and used to record photographs Their small size makes them extremely portable Compatible CompactFlash and Microdrive cards Nikon EC CF CompactFlash memory cards are available for cameras in the D series In addition the CompactFlash memory cards and microdrives listed below have been tested and approved for use in the D1x SanDisk SDCFB 6 SDCFB 32 SDCFB 48 SDCFB 64 SDCFB 96 SDCFB 128 CompactFlash memory cards e Lexar Media 0x USB 128 MB and 160 MB 8x USB 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 48 MB 64 MB and 80 MB 4x USB 8
93. e adjusted diopter to your satisfaction push the diopter knob back into the body of the camera When operating the diopter knob be careful to avoid injunng your eye with your finger or fingernail For more information on pg 198 Optional accessories 104 LCD IIluminators Using the LCD illuminators control panel backlights you can illuminate the control panels to view camera settings in the dark To tum the illuminators on rotate the power switch to the position The illuminators will remain on while f the switch is held in this position After the switch is r7 released the illuminators will remain on while exposure aw indicators are displayed or until the shutter is released gan SYOLVNIWNNT1I G9 1 AHdVeYSOLOHd GASNVAGV 17 LCD Illumination A pg 169 Using this option the illuminator can be set to turn on when any button is pressed 105 Depth of Field Preview To check depth of field for the current aperture setting press and hold the depth of field preview button he lens will be stopped down to the aperture selected by the camera in programmed auto or shutterpriority auto exposure modes or to the value selected by the user in aperture priority or manual modes The view through the viewfinder provides an approximation of the depth of field that can be obtained at the current aperture setting MIalAJYd G141l4d 40O HLddG AHdVYSOLOHd GADNVAGV 106 Focal
94. e display will shortly return to normal 19 e VYeAWVS YNOAYOA ONIYVWI SALON TIVIINHD3L VYeAWVS YNOAYOA ONIYVWI SALON TIVOINHD3AL Cleaning the low pass filter Determining Whether the Filter Requires Cleaning cleaning Caring for Your Camera continued he charge coupled device CCD that acts as the camera s picture element is fitted with a low pass filter to prevent moir Although this filter prevents dirt from adher ing directly the CCD under certain shooting conditions dirt or dust on the filter may appear in photographs In this case it will be necessary to clean the filter The following two methods are available for determining whether the filter requires To ensure that the shutter is not damaged this procedure requires that the cam era be powered by an EH 4 AC adapter available separately Turn the camera off and connect the adapter 2 Remove the lens and turn the camera on Press the HD button and press the multi selector up or down to select the custom settings menu After pressing the multi selector to the right to enter the custom settings menu press the multi selector up or down to highlight Custom Setting 8 Mirror Lock up for CCD Cleaning and then press the multi selector to the right to display the menu of options shown at night the low pass filter Holding the camera so that light falls on the low pass filter examine it for dirt or dust Should you find a foreign obj
95. e mode and the option chosen in Custom Setting 12 Custom Setting 12 Main S Sub A Main A Sub S CMD Dial only es P Sub command dial Sub command dial g Sub command dial Main command dial a Main command dial Sub command dial pow sinsodxq b ee ee a a R 2 EV Steps for Exposure Control SI pg 161 By default adjustments to aperture and shutter speed are made in increments equivalent to EV step If desired the size of the increments can be increased to or step For more information on pg 98 Exposure compensation 167 SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YAHLO ANV SONILLAS WOLSND SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YSHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSND Custom Setting 4 Center Weight Area When determining exposure centerweighted metering as signs the greatest weight to a circle in the center of the frame This option is used to set the size of the circle as shown below Custom Setti NgS continued F14 Center Weight Area 6 mm 8 mm 10 mm 13 mm BB Average SC f Metering area o 66mm 1 5 Greatest weight assigned to a 6 mm 0 24 circle 8 mm default 4 Greatest weight assigned to an 8 mm 0 32 circle o10 mm p f m Greatest weight assigned to a 10 mm 0 39 circle o13 mm p4 3 Greatest weight assigned to a 13 mm 0 51 circle Average ee Exposure based on the average for the entire frame Custom Setting 5 Auto Meter Off Delay This
96. e pressed simultaneously A the year will be shown in the control panel on top of the camera B Press the button once to display the month and day and a second time to view the hour and minute Pressing the button a third time will clear the time and date from the display To set the time and date hold the BKT and buttons down together for more than two seconds The year indicator in the control panel will flash Use the main command dial to set the year and then press the p4 button to view and set the month Repeat this process to set the hour and minute To save changes to the time and date and retum to normal operation press the f4 button while the minute is displayed To exit without saving changes press the shutterrelease button halfway If no operations are performed for three minutes any changes will be saved automatically clearing the time and date from the display 217 SNOILV51ISIDAdS SALON TIWOINHDAL SNOILV51SIDAdS SALON TWOINHDAL Specifications continued Q 4 Fine Tuning White Balance The color temperatures associated with fine adjustments to white balance at each setting are shown in the following table aanren M 2 700 K 2 700 K 4 800 K 2 800 K 3 000 K 4 900 K 2 900 K 3 700 K 5 000 K 0 3 000 K 4 200 K 5 200 K ft 3 100 K 5 000 K 5 300 K fa 3 150 K 6 500K 5 400 K fF 3 250 K 7 200 K 5 600 K Fluorescent white balance can be fine tuned to accommodate a wide variety of artifi
97. e stored on a memory card Image mae Approx Approx number of quality file size images ed MB card Large 11 2 MB YCbCr TIFF Medium 5 0 MB 17 Large 16 9 MB 5 High RGB TIFF Medium 7 5 MB 12 RAW uncompressed 7 6 MB II RAW compressed R ro i Large 2 8 MB 29 JPEG Fine JPEG 1 4 Medium 1 3 MB 66 JPEG Large 1 4 MB 59 Normal JEEG C8 Medium 640 KB 132 JPEG i Large 720 KB 118 Basic JPEG Uae Medium 320 KB 256 The actual file size and hence number of images that can be stored on the memory card JPEG compressed image will depend on the particular subject and composition In general the more detail present in an image the larger the resulting JPEG file Compressed fifty to sixty percent over RAW uncompressed Although the number of exposures remaining shown in the control panels is the same as for RAW uncompressed images are compressed as they are saved with the result that a larger number of images can be stored on the memory card 59 ALITWNO ADWWI AHdVeYDOLOHd GADNVAGV Image Quality continued Using the GOO Button to Set Image Quality When Qual is chosen in the Assign FUNC sub menu image quality will be as access th Pressi signed to the button allowing you to adjust image quality without having to e camera menus ng the button A rotate the main command dial B until the desired image quality compression ratio setting is showing in the rear control panel C EJ A
98. e to the print order highlight it and press the 3 button The image will be marked with a 4 icon to deselect an image highlight it and press the button a second time Repeat until all the images you wish to print have been selected then press the button to display the menu of print options shown opposite SNOILdO NNAW AOVEAV1d ADVAAV 1d M After Creating a Print Order Do not use a another device such as a computer to delete images from the memory card after creating a print order Do not change the hidden status of images currently included in the print order For more information on pg 186 The playback menu 138 Print Options Once you have selected the images you want to print and amp Prntset pressed the QD button the menu of options shown at right H Done P OK will be displayed Highlight the desired option using the multi l ae i selector Print options apply to all photographs in the print order The following options are available Complete changes to the print order and exit the print set Done menu Selecting this option displays the dia PLAYBACK MENU log shown at right Press the multi se Print set lector up or down to select the num Copies Copies ber of copies of all images that will be printed Press the multi selector to the right to put your selection into ef fect and return to the print options menu If this box is checked the date will of reco
99. ear control fe mrmyuyas tton to put your selection into effect QuaLity For more information on pg 116 The Assign FUNC sub menu 159 SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YAHLO ANV SONILLAS WOLSND Custom Settings continued Custom Setting Options The pages that follow list the options available in the custom settings menu and the settings available for each option Options are listed together with the setting and option numbers that appear in the rear control panel when custom settings are adjusted using the button Custom Setting 0 Custom Setting Bank The camera can store up to four banks of custom settings Bank A Bank B Bank C and Bank D To activate the settings in a settings bank select the desired bank from the Custom etting Bank menu Any changes to settings are stored in the currently selected bank ST f No f Description O O CSM MENU FO Custom Setting Bank C Le 2 Bank A Lacs if Bank B Bank C Bank D Bank A au p default D 5 Settings Bank A selected Bank B rey Settings Bank B selected Bank C fp Settings Bank C selected Bank D Pht Settings Bank D selected SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YJHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSND For more information on pg 159 Using the QIY button to adjust custom settings 160 Custom Setting Image Review Using this setting you can choose whether images are dis played automatically in the LCD monitor while they are re i imagen corded to the memory card
100. ease button is pressed halfway Center the focus brackets on your subject A and press the shutter release button halfway B SHdVYSOLOHd ONDIVL TIVIYOLNL 44 The camera will adjust focus automatically and the results of the autofocus opera tion will be displayed in the viewfinder J The subject is in focus gt The camera is focused on an area between camera and subject 4 The camera is focused on an area behind the subject The focus indicator flashes to warn that the camera is unable to focus using autofocus For more information on what to do when the camera can not focus using autofocus see Getting Good Results with Autofocus P pg 80 The viewfinder shows approximately 96 of the image actually exposed on the CCD The area that appears in the final photo will be slightly larger than the scene visible through the viewfnder oF For more information on pg 73 Focus area selection pg 78 Focus lock pg 104 Viewfinder diopter SHdVY9OLOHd ONDIVL IVIYOLNL SHdVYSOLOHd ONDIVL TIVIYOLNL A Checking Exposure When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera will automatically adjust shutter speed and ap erture for optimal results Check the shutter speed and aperture indicators in the viewfinder before shooting If Y SSD the photo will be over or under exposed one of the a following indicators will appear in the viewfinder and in amp CCH m the contr
101. ect on the filter clean it as described below If there is no dirt on the filter display the Mirror Lock up for CCD Cleaning sub menu as described in steps 3 and 4 and select the OFF option The mirror Bank Select Image Review EV Step BKT Order AF Activation Anti mirror Focus Area CSM MENU F8 Mirror Lock up for CCD Cleaning OFF OFF gt OK ON CCD Cleaning Highlight CCD Cleaning and press the multi selector to the right The mirror will be raised to the cleaning position and the shutter curtain will open revealing will retum to the down position and the shutter curtain will close 196 Cleaning the Filter The low pass filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged It is recommended that you have the filter cleaned by Nikon authonzed service personnel Should you choose to ignore this waming and clean the filter yourself follow the steps below Raise the mirror as described in the first five steps of Determining Whether the Filter Requires Cleaning Note that an EH 4 AC adapter sold separately is required for this operation if no adapter is available you will need to take the camera to a Nikon authorized service center Remove dirt and dust from the filter with a Do not use a blower brush as the bristles could dam age the filter If using an aerosol blower hold upright to prevent liquid from falling on the fil that can not be removed with a blower can removed by Nik
102. ed by EV Underexposed by EV P ad 1 o O o o Overexposed by more Overexposed by more Overexposed by more than 2 EV than 3 EV than 3 EV Hainin A E Poo a aad Boe lt nuy Teed Frame a photograph and shoot 92 SS rl Z AF Micro Nikkor Lenses When the sub command dial is used to set aperture the exposure ratio need not be taken into account provided that an external exposure meter is used Compensation that takes the exposure ratio into account is only necessary when the lens aperture ring is used eH Shutter Speed and Aperture Lock gt Shutterspeed and aperture can be locked at the selected setting BW pg 94 S 12 Assign Command Dial es pg 166 This setting can be used to reverse the roles of the command dials so that the main command dial controls aperture while shutter speed is assigned to the sub command dial 22 Aperture Setting Wj pg 173 Use this setting when you want to adjust aperture using the lens aperture ring Note that aperture for type G lenses is always set using the command dials regardless of the option chosen for Custom Setting 22 AGOW AYNSOdX3 AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV Exposure Mode continued Shutter Speed and Aperture Lock In shutter priority auto and manual exposure modes you can lock shutter speed at the selected value In aperture priority auto and manual exposure modes you can lock aperture at the selected f number Lock is not availab
103. ed will take you to the oldest photograph in memory Pressing the multi selector up when the oldest photograph is displayed will take you to the most recent photograph To view information on the current photograph press the multi selector to the right or left to cycle through photo information as shown below WIVAAV 1d DISVA ADVAAV 1d Page starting screen Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 8 Page 7 Page 6 Page 5 Page 6 image histogram and Page 7 image highlights are only shown if the appro priate option has been selected in the Display Mode sub menu of the playback menu Page 5 is only shown if a GPS unit was connected when the photograph was taken Depending on the lens used some information may not be displayed For more information on pg 142 The Display Mode sub menu pg 118 Connecting a GPS device 124 The photo information display contains the following ttems 1 Protect status 2 Folder number frame number 1 Protect status 2 Frame number total number of frames 3 Folder name 4 File name 5 File format 6 Date of recording 7 Time of recording 8 Image size 9 Image quality 1 Camera type 2 Camera firmware version 3 Metering method 4 Shutter speed 5 Aperture 6 Exposure mode 7 Exposure compensation 1 Sensitivity ISO equivalency 2 White balance 3 White balance adjustment 4 Tone compensation 5 Sharpening 6 Focal length
104. efault Ici editing It is particularly suited to human portrait subjects sRGB I I I AdobeRGB 2 Images recorded in this mode are adapted to the Adobe RGB color space This color space is ca pable of expressing a wider range colors than the sRGB color space making it the preferred choice in studio settings and commercial production work flows Il Adobe RGB 37 i 181 SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YAHLO ANV S NILLIS WOLSNO Custom Settings continued Custom Setting 33 Hue Adjustment Although the camera s sophisticated metering and white bal ance are capable of reproducing colors accurately under al most all lighting conditions you may want to adjust hue to cope with unusual lighting conditions or to deliberately intro duce a color cast into the image This adjustment can be made using the color saturation setting Values for color satu ration range from O to 6 with 3 being the default value Raising the value for color saturation above 3 will introduce a yellow cast with the result that colors that appear red at a setting of 3 will become increasingly orange as the value is raised Lowering color saturation below 3 will introduce a blue cast with the result that colors that appear red at a setting of 3 will become increasingly purple as the value is lowered Custom Setting 34 Disable Shutter if no CF Card By default the shutter release is disabled when no memory card is inserted in the camera This opt
105. en photographing poorly lit subjects Note however that sensitivity boost increases the amount of noise a mottling effect similar to the effects of grain in high speed film that appears in the final photograph option fno fO Description O orr m Sensitivity b b d default 3 ty ensitivity boost can not be used Sensitivity raised roughly one step 1 EV over ISO listep over 600 Jii 800 equivalent Rear control panel shows HI I Sensitivity raised roughly two steps 2 EV over ISO BERS SGI Je 800 equivalent Rear control panel shows HI 2 U For more information on pg 148 Connecting the camera to a computer pg 62 Sensitivity ISO equivalency 180 Custom Setting 32 Color Mode Your Nikon digital camera offers you a choice of color modes for recording digital photographs Choose a setting suited to iM F32 Color Mode your production work flow and the task at hand When open ing photographs in an application that supports color man agement select a color profile that matches the color setting in effect at the time the photograph was taken Note that if you convert the image to a different color space when opening it you will not achieve exactly the same colors as the original If the image is converted to a color space with a narrower gamut tonal discontinuities may be observed Ce f Description O O This setting is adapted to the sRGB color space I SRGB which reproduces colors as seen with little or no d
106. ens is zoomed in to 210 mm If fixed aperture is selected aperture will remain constant at f 8 If aperture is set to vary with focal length however aperture will decrease to f two steps from f 5 6 the maximum value for this focal length CT Description O CSM MENU F19 Aperture Control during Zoom Fixed gt Variable a 2 v ae a Aperture does not vary with lens focal length Variable tg 4 Aperture varies with lens focal length For more information on pg 84 Exposure mode SONILLAS NWOLSNS SNNAW YAHLO ANV SONILLAS WOLSND SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YJHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSND Custom Settings continued Custom Setting 20 ISO Step Value By default adjustments to sensitivity ISO equivalency are made in increments equivalent to EV step This setting P can be used to set the size of the increments to ol CSM MENU 0 ISO Step Value or step 2 Plo eee 1 3 Step we 1 2Step W e 1Step SS f Description 1 3 Step A Adjustments to sensitivity are made in increments default curs equivalent to EV step Adjustments to sensitivity are made in increments 1 2 i atep ZEE equivalent to 7 EV step 1 St met Adjustments to sensitivity are made in increments ep ent equivalent to EV I step Custom Setting 21 AE L AF L Button By default both focus and exposure are locked while the AE L AF L button is pressed Custom Setting 21 controls the il F21 AE H
107. equired The GND line from the GPS device must be connected to the GND line from t the GPS device must be connected to the e 2 5 mm stereo mini jack The Data Out line from Data In line from the 2 5 mm stereo mini jack DATA IN Connect le ad to GPS device DATA OUT lead Not used GND Connect lead to GPS device ground lead For more information on pg 190 The setup menu pg 124 Photo information 119 Sd9 HLIM SHdVYDOLOHd ONDIVL AHdVYSOLOHd GADNVAGV Playback Options Photographs can be played back by turning the mode dial to PLAY playback mode by pressing the monitor button in single frame continuous self timer or PC mode quick review or using image review to view photographs in the monitor auto matically as they are recorded to the memory card Playback Mode Playback mode is used only for playing images back not for taking photographs Playback mode can be selected by pressing the mode dial lock release and rotating the mode dial to PLAY SNOILdO WOVEAVId IDSVAAV 1d Quick Review In single frame continuous self timer or PC mode images stored on the memory card can be viewed at the touch of a button without setting the mode dial to PLAY Press the button B to view the last photograph taken if the camera is in sleep mode with no aperture or shutterspeed indicators displayed first press the shutter release button halfway A to reactivate the camera If
108. er bracket The connector on old model SK 6 power brackets can not be used with the SB 28DX Owners of old model SK 6 power brackets are advised to contact the Nikon service rep resentative in their area e SD 8 power assist pack The SD 8 can not be used with the SB 28DX Owners of the SD 8 are advised to contact the Nikon service representative in their area Note that the new model the SD 8A can be used with the SB 28DX 205 SAINOSSADDV IVWNOILdO SALON TIVSINHD3L Optional Accessories continued Nikon SB 50DX Speedlight This Speedlight has a guide number of 3 manual mode 35 mm zoom head posi tion ISO 200 m 20 C 68 F and is powered with two CRI23A or DL 23A type 3V lithium batteries When attached to cameras in the DI series it supports D 3D multi sensor balanced fill flash for natural balanced light even when the scene con tains highly reflective objects or the background is very far from the camera The SB 50DX is equipped with an AF Assist Illuminator allowing autofocus to be used when shooting very dark subjects It also boasts auto power zoom that changes the flash angle according to the focal length of the lens and supports Slow Sync Rear Curtain Sync Manual flash modes It offers a tilt position of 8 allowing the flash to be used at ranges as close as 30 cm 1 1 8 Accessories for the Remote Terminal Your Nikon digital camera is equipped with a ten pin re mote terminal for remote control
109. ereene rs pp 193 223 Refer to this section for information on optional accessories camera care trouble shooting and specifications ii FOP YOUN Sale Yoe oinaan a p Caring for the Camera and Battery oe ey NOTICES sssssssessnsteasesssessccstensevnnsonasciantsenbs ctesesace iusentenasasonts Table Of Contents is 2 cacccesedessesstsesscesnsnecsssesderesstensessseeas xy OV envicW EA teenie eran epee PY Getting to Know the Cametrra e ssessessecsessesseesseenes eS FiSti STEDS orere E A Py Taking Photographs aseeseensa py Advanced OO ey Playback ccssccessssscssscssscceserasssasssvssccssstvsscasssssssssesrsssessssasstazs p Connecting Your Camera to a Computer vy EustomiSettings E S xy Other Camera MENUS erer E EEEE EAEE certs xy Canne ron O Ea E A Ky ptional Accessoniesmeen er E p MEES ere w SPEcifiCatiOnS serine eeaeee eeaeee earr E Ea py Me E Sy VI iv v vi vii viii xi xii xiv pp 2 3 pp 4 18 pp 20 3 pp 32 50 pp 52 119 pp 120 147 pp 148 154 pp 156 185 pp 186 191 pp 194 197 pp 198 207 pp 208 21 pp 212 219 pp 220 223 iii 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 equipment Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precaution
110. ess th log shown at nght will the QD button to delete the selected images To exit without deleting the images highlight NO and pres e ID button The confirmation dia be displayed highlight YES and press s the GI button p PLAYBACK MENU e Selected Delete 5 images YES 131 MIVAAV 1d DISVA ADVAAV 1d Basic Playback continued Protecting Images from Deletion The photograph on display in single frame playback or the image currently selected in thumbnail playback can be protected from accidental deletion using the GD button to protect several images at once use the Protect option in the playback menu Display the image you want to protect single frame playback or highlight the image in the thumbnail display thumbnail playback Press the G9 button A The selected image or thumbnail will be marked by a Om icon B AOVJAVId DISVA AIDVAAV 1d Protected status can be removed at any time to allow an image to be deleted To remove protected status from an image display the image single frame play back or highlight it in the thumbnail display thumbnail playback and press the button For more information on pg 186 The playback menu 132 The Protect Menu Highlight Protect in selector to the right he play A men displayed where images can selector To return to the play changing the protected status ton To protect an image h with a Orn icon
111. et exposure mode to A or M and use lens aperture ring to set aperture Focus manually In exposure mode P use ND filter S increase shutter speed if indicator per sists use ND filter A choose a smaller ap erture higher f num ber if indicator per sists use ND filter See pg 25 pg 23 pg 23 pg 24 pg 88 pg 90 pg 198 pg 81 pg 86 pg 88 t Indicators in viewfinder are only visible when a button is pressed In addition the meter ing method indicater Es flashes to warn that the battery is low TT Indicators in viewfinder and rear control panel turn off to save power 208 Control View Problem panel finder butt blinking PorS blinking Shutter speed blinks Err blinking buli blinking 500 Err blinking Subject too dark photo will be underexposed Shutter speed of bulb long time exposure selected in shutter priority auto Exposure mode P or S se lected and either no lens in place or non CPU lens in place Shutter speed faster than lens sync speed exposure mode Sand M If indicator blinks for 3 s after flash fires photo may be underexposed Camera malfunction Flash does not support red eye reduction and flash sync mode is either e red eye reduction or e slow sync with red eye reduction In exposure mode P use flash S lower shutter speed if indicator persists
112. eyepieces prevent fogging in humid or cold conditions DK 2 Rubber Eye Cup Prevents eye fatigue by making it easier to see the image in the viewfinder Diopter Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses To accommodate individual differences in vision nine types of viewfinder lenses are available with diopters of 3 2 0 1 and 2 DR 4 Right Angle Viewing Attachment DK 7 Eyepiece Adapter The DR 4 attaches at a right angle to the viewfinder eyepiece allowing you to view the image in the viewfinder from above The DK 7 is used when attaching the DR 3 Right Angle Viewing Attachment or the DG 2 Eyepiece Magnifier to cameras in the DI series Filters Nikon filters can be divided into three types screw in drop in and rearinterchange With the exception of the R60 exposure compensation need not be adjusted when a Nikon filter is attached in the case of the R60 set exposure compensation to 1 Filters manufactured by other makers may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding S3INOSSADDV IVNOILdO SALON TIVOINHD3L Cameras in the DI series can not be used with Polar polarizing filters Use the C PL circular polarizing filter instead If you are using a filter to protect the lens it is recommended that you use an NC or L37C filter When shooting with a filter attached moir may be observed when shooting a subject against a bright light or when a strong light source is in the frame In these conditions it is recommended th
113. f The camera takes one photograph each time the shutter release button is pressed Photographs are taken one after the other while the shutter release button is held down This mode is used when viewing and deleting photographs stored on the camera s memory card This mode is used when the camera is connected to a com puter S pg 103 pg 52 pg 52 pg 120 pg 148 13 VYAWVS JHL MON OLONILLAD GALYVLS ONILLAS Getting to Know the Camera continued Buttons and Command Dials The main and sub command dials are used in combination with the buttons on the top and rear of the camera to adjust a vanety of settings For ease of access when taking photographs in tall portrait orientation a dial that duplicates the functions of the main command dial has been placed close to the shutter release button for por trait orientation photographs i i f fiso ISO button 3 pia Sub command dial ma a i ON Exposure compensation x IN button WA Exposure mode button MODE Main command dial yy CED Menu button poo _ CN White balance button D AINA FUNC button Thumbnail button amp gt Ss r press rorace and view f Choose a white balance setting CB ay pg 64 pIE Quality Cw BaL VYAWNVS JHL MON OLONILLADS GALYVLS ONILLAD Oo Ps pI Z a Fine tune white balance m select a preset value for white CB an pg 66 balance ee j A p
114. flash exposure change with default 1715 each shot Only auto exposure changes with each shot flash AE Only i RE exposure remains fixed Only flash exposure changes with each shot auto Hesron ib exposure remains fixed Custom Setting 2 Assign Command Dial By default the main command dial controls shutter speed shutter priority auto and manual exposure modes while the P amp H F12 ssion d Dial sub command dial controls aperture aperture priority and manual exposure modes This relationship can be reversed using this option LS No f Description o 2 oF Main S Sub KE ON Main A Sub S Main S Sub A Main command dial controls shutter speed sub com 4 Pa y default se mand dial aperture ae B Main command dial controls aperture sub command PHS SS EEE ie dial shutter speed For more information on pg 100 Auto bracketing 166 Custom Setting 3 Easy Exposure Compensation If desired exposure compensation can be set with the com fal mand dials alone without pressing the button Exposure fig F13 Easy Exposure Compensation compensation can be set to values between 5 EV and 5 EV OFF amp CMD D ON CMD Dial only amp CMD Dial iar EXposure compensation is set by pressing the M default 350 button while rotating the main command dial Exposure compensation is set using one of the com mand dials The command dial used to set exposure compensation varies with the exposur
115. g 62 13 Accessory shoe secsssssscssesssseeessees pg 109 14 Depth of field preview button pg 106 15 Sub command dial eeesssesssseeeesees pg 14 16 Power SWitch ssssesserereessossssoressssss pg 23 17 Shutter release button pp 44 47 78 18 Exposure mode button pp 84 93 Format DUTTON siisii pg 27 19 Exposure compensation button E E a pg 98 217 20 Eyelet for camera strap s s s pg 12 EE Top control panel sssssssssssssesees pg 8 22 Metering selector lock button pg 82 23 Metering Selector pg 82 24 Focal plane indicator ssessse pg 107 25 Diopter adjustment knob pg 104 VYAWVS AHL MON OLONILLAD GALYVLS ONILLAS ntinued Getting to Know the Camera co Camera Body continued zna Qe ON Gs k 7 MWY rT aS DAN MOA GETTING STARTED GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 26 Eyepiece shutter lever 27 Delete Format button pg 27 129 28 Monitor button cesccseeesseees pg 120 123 29 LCD monitor eeeeeee pg vii 17 120 30 Battery pack latch 0 pg 22 31 MENU button sssssesecessssssosecessssssseee pg 7 32 FUNC button 33 Protect button ssssssesresssssessorereesse pg 132 34 Thumbnail button pg 122 35 White balance button secseeee pg 64 36 Rear control panel sessseesssecesseeess pg 8 37 Viewfinder eyepiece 38 AE AF lock button c ssseseese pg
116. g for Your Camera Replacing the Focusing Screen Your Nikon digital camera is supplied with a type B BriteView focusing screen A type E clearmatte Fresnel screen for cameras in the DI series with a grid suitable for tracing and architectural photography is available for separate purchase To change focusing screens After turning the camera off remove the lens A Using the tweezers supplied with the focusing screen pull the focusing screen latch towards you B The screen holder will spring open Remove the existing screen using the tweezers supplied and being careful to handle the screen by the tab to avoid scratches A Using the tweezers to hold the screen by the tab set the replacement screen in the holder B Push the front edge of the holder upward until it clicks into place C VYAWVS YNOAYOA ONIYVWI SALON TIVOINHD3SL v Do not touch the mirror or the surfaces of the focusing screens v Use only focusing screens designated for use with cameras in the DI series 194 Cleaning When cleaning the camera body lens mirror viewfinder and monitor follow the precautions listed in the table below Use a blower to remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using the camera at the beach or seaside wipe off any sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened with pure water and then dry thoroughly Camera Body These elements are made of glass and are easily d
117. g menu 38 3 Adjust sensitivity ISO equivalency R Y pp 62 63 Holding the ISO button down A tum the main command dial B until 125 is shown in the top and the rear control panel C This sets the sensitivity the digital equivalent of film speed to a value roughly equivalent to ISO 125 so IZ Aaa QuaLity SHdVYDOLOHd ONDIVL IVIYOLNL 4 Choose a white balance setting we pp 64 69 Holding the EP button down A turn the main command dial B until A auto white balance is shown in the rear control panel C At this setting the camera will automatically adjust white balance to produce good results for most common light sources r R MquaLity w BAL 5 Choose a focus mode W pp 70 71 Turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to S single servo autofocus The camera will automatically focus on the subject in the se lected focus area when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway Photographs can only be taken F when the camera is in focus Do not attempt to adjust focus using the lens focusing ring 39 Adjusting Camera Settings continued T dJlS 6 Choose the AF area mode A8 pp 74 77 Set the AF area mode to single area AF using the shooting menu as described a below 9 PLAYBACK MENU SHOOTING MENU gt Delete a Image Quality NORM D Slide Sh
118. g the time and date Viewing the Menus When the camera is on the menus can be displayed by pressing the HD button PLAYBACK MENU RJELAYBACK MENU Delete OF Slide Show 2s Protect Kewl DIX Hide Image Print Set Folder Designate Display Mode Press the HD button a second time to exit the menu If any images have been recorded to the memory card the most recent image will be displayed In single frame continuous self timer and PC modes pressing the shutter release button halfway clears the menu from the screen and focuses the camera readying it for the next shot Ui Exiting the Menus n single frame continuous self timer and PC modes pressing the shutterrelease button halfway clears the menu from the screen and focuses the camera readying it for the next shot The menu can be cleared from the screen in all modes by pressing the button or turning the camera off and then on again When the camera is in playback mode the menu can also be cleared from the screen by selecting another mode 17 VYAWVS JHL MON OLONILLAS GALYVLS ONILLAD Getting to Know the Camera continued Choosing a Menu When the mode dial is set to PLAY pressing the HM button displays the playback menu In single frame contin uous self timer and PC modes the shooting menu will be displayed Unlock the multi selector and press the multi selector up or down to display additional menus Press the
119. gh the lens metering system Even if the subject and camera are under different lighting the camera will be able to adjust white balance to suit the subject when auto or preset white balance is used 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 reference 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 neighborhood of 5 000 5 500 K appear to be white light sources with a lower color temperature such as incandescent light bulbs appear to be slightly yellow or red Light sources with a higher color temperature seem to be tinged with blue 6 Oo ASNVI1VE ALIHM AHdVeSOLOHd GADNVAGV White Balance continued Fine Tuning White Balance con Wh the Bal whi AINVI1VE SLIHM AHdVYSDOLOHd GADNVAGV rol panel display shooting menu In and press the mul Adjusting White Balance from the Shooting Menu ite balance can adjusted using the White Bal option in the shooting menu highlight White i selector to the right to display the e balance menu Press the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired setting Except in the case of WB Preset preset white balance highlighting a white ba selector to the right displays a dialog where you can fi
120. he SETUP menu Unlock the multi selector and press it up or down A until the SETUP menu is displayed B B SET UP MENU Format rae Language IE Video Output NTSC Date Ta GPS Input OFF LCD Brightness i Monitor Off A Highlight Language Press the multi selector to the right to enter the SETUP menu then press the multi selector down until the second item from the top is highlighted de pending on the language currently selected the second item from the top will include the word Language or LANG Format Seta Language E Video Output NTSC Date o GPS Input OFF LCD Brightness 1 Monitor Off NOs 28 A4 Choose a language Press the multi selector to the nght to display the Language menu then press the multi selector up or down until the desired language is highlighted Press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the SETUP menu SET UP MENU 1A Language D Deutsch E English gt OK F Fran ais J AAR 29 Sd3LS LSYIH4 IVIYOLNAL 5 Setting the Time and Date G dilS The time and date is recorded whenever a photograph is taken To ensure that the correct information is recorded set the camera s internal clock calendar to the cur rent time and date before using the camera for the first time 51 Display the camera menus Turn the camera on A and press the HD button B The menu for the current operating mode will be displayed
121. he exposure mode to aperture priority auto or manual Even if you choose programmed auto or shutter prionty auto the camera will automatically select aperture prority auto with center weighted metering and the exposure mode indicator P or S in the control panel on top of the camera will blink to show that aperture prority auto is in effect the viewfinder display will show A Regardless of the exposure mode selected aperture can only be set using the lens aperture ring the sub command dial can not be used to set aperture The aperture indicators in the viewfinder and in the control panel on top of the camera will show F 201 S3INOSSAD9DV IVNOILdO SALON TIVOINHD3L Optional Accessories continued Other Accessories At the time of writing the following accessories were available for your Nikon digital camera Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details EN 4 Rechargeable Battery Pack he M he M he EN 4 is a rechargeable nickel metal hydride Ni MH battery pack designed exclusively for use in D series cameras MH 16 Quick Charger 16 can be used to recharge EN 4 battery packs MH 1 7 Quick Charger 7 which plugs into vehicle cigarette lighters can be used to recharge EN 4 battery packs while on the road EH 4 AC Adapter The EH 4 can be used with AC power sources of 100 120 V or 220 240 V and 50 60 Hz Separate power cables are available for use in North America th
122. heck that your system satisfies the requirements listed in the software manuals e Turn the camera off and ensure that a battery is inserted or the camera con nected to an AC adapter To ensure a continuous supply of power while the camera is connected we recom mend that you use an AC adapter available separately YALNdWOD V OL ONILSANNOD Connecting the Camera to a Computer When connecting the camera to a computer via the IEEE 394 interface use an IEEE 1394 cable available separately Open the cover protecting the camera s IEEE 1394 connector and connect the devices as shown below For information on connecting IEEE 1394 devices see the documentation pro vided with your computer or IEEE 394 expansion board or card IEEE 1394 devices can be connected or disconnected when the computer and the device are still on so called hot plug or hot connect disconnect without the need to tum off either device or restart the computer system 148 To allow data to be transferred between the com puter and the camera turn the camera mode dial to PC The computer will not recognize the camera if the mode dial is set to any other position Note that the hot plug support provided by the IEEE 1394 interface makes it possible to reverse steps and 2 by turning the camera on and setting the mode dial to PC before connecting the device to the computer If the camera is properly connected and Nikon Cap
123. ial numbers 4236 1 143000 2000 mm f Reflex serial numbers 2001 200310 200 Lens Focal Length and Picture Angle The size of the area exposed with a 35 mm camera is 24 x 36 mm In the case of the D1x however it is 15 6 x 23 7 mm Consequently the picture angle of photo graphs taken with the D1x will differ from the picture angle for 35 mm cameras even when the focal length of the lens and the distance to the subject are the same Picture size 35 mm format 24 mm x 36 mm Picture diagonal Picture size D1x 15 6 mm x 23 7 mm Picture angle 35 mm format Picture angle D1x The diagonal picture angle of a 35 mm camera is roughly 1 5 times that of the D1x Consequently when a lens of a given focal length is attached to the D1x the corre sponding focal length in 35mm format at the D1x s picture angle can be calculated by multiplying the focal length of the lens by 1 5 The following chart shows some examples E Approximate Focal length mm in 35 mm format 8 modified for picture angle 35 mm film camera 17 20 24 28 35 50 60 85 Dix 25 5 30 36 42 5215 TS 90 127 5 Pictiireancle Approximate Focal length mm in 35 mm format g modified for picture angle 35 mm film camera 105 135 180 200 300 400 500 600 D1x 157 5 R025 270 300 450 600 750 900 SAINOSSADDV IVWNOILdO SALON TIVSINHD3L Using a Non CPU Lens When using a non CPU lens choose center weighted or spot metering and set t
124. images have DOS format hidden and read only status File Numbering for Hidden Images Although hidden images are only displayed in the Hide Image menu they are assigned file numbers allowing the presence of hidden images to be ascertained from discontinuities in the fle n umbering sequence during playback 137 SNOILdO NNAW AOVEAV1d ADVEAV 1d Playback Menu Options continued Preparing Photographs for Printing The Print Set Menu The Print Set option in the playback menu is used to create a digital print order specifying the photographs to be printed the number of prints and the information to be included with each print This information is stored on the memory card in Digital Print Order Format DPOF The card can then be removed from the cam era and inserted in a DPOF compatible device whether your personal photo printer or a photofinisher s print system and the specified images printed directly from the card Note however that images taken at an image quality setting of RAW can not be printed in this fashion Highlight Print Set in the playback menu and press the multi pr TAa GID 0K ral selector to the right A menu of thumbnail images will be displayed where images can be highlighted using the multi selector To return to the playback menu at any time without pon 0 A Lay ya changing the print order press the HD button o Siete To add an imag
125. in the monitor C Q J Delete PES J Slide Show 2s Protect ea Hide Image SN Print Set El Folder Designate Display Mode SdJLS LSYIS TIVIYOLNL 52 Display the SETUP menu Unlock the multi selector and press it up or down A until the setup menu is displayed B Q SET UP MENU Format T Language z Video Output NTSC Date GPS Input OFF Y LCD Brightness 1 TE Monitor Off 20s 53 Display the Date menu Press the multi selector to the right to enter the setup menu then press the multi selector up or down to highlight Date Press the multi selector to the right to display the Date menu Format T Language Video Output NTSC Date EAR GPS Input OFF LCD Brightness 1 Monitor Off 30 4 Edit the date and time Edit the selected item by pressing the multi selector up or down Press the multi selector to the right to highlight the year month date hour minute or second in blue SET UP MENU Date sSet IROK Yi M D oes CONi EON H M S 00 00 0 a 5 Exit the Date menu To save changes to settings and return to the SETUP menu press the I button The Clock Battery The clock calendar is powered by an independent battery with a life of about ten years When no charge remains the clock battery indicator HaK AM will appear in the control panel on top of the camera This will not affect camera operation but the correct time and date
126. including RAW data See the Nikon Capture 2 manual for details System Requirements for Nikon Capture Windows Windows 98 Second Edition SE Windows 2000 Windows Millen nium Edition Pentium II Celeron or better 64 MB 128 MB or more recommended 40 MB free while Nikon Capture is running 200 MB or more recom Hard disk space mended Video 640 x 480 pixels with 6 bit color High Color 800 x 600 pixels or resolution greater with 24 bit color True Color recommended Miscellaneous a CD ROM drive required for installation weal OHCl compliant IEEE 1394 interface Only pre installed versions are supported 2 Depending on the number of images captured more may be required 3 Required if the camera is to be connected to the computer The camera may not func tion as expected when connected to an IEEE 1394 hub For information on IEEE 1394 expansion boards or cards that have been tested and approved for use with your Nikon digital camera see the web sites listed below 2 ee Software specifications are subject to change without notice For the latest information and software upgrades visit the following web sites e For the U S A http wwwnikonusa com e For Europe http www nikon euro com e For Asia Oceania the Middle East and Africa http www nikon asia com 152 xid JHLYOI JUVMLAOS YALNdWNOD V OL ONILSANNOD Macintosh Mac OS 8 6 9 0 9 1 iMac DV Power Mac G3 Blue amp
127. ing your camera inspected or serviced we recommend that you bring you bring any accessories regularly used with the camera such as lenses and flash units Buying Camera Accessories Your camera is optimized for use with Nikon brand accessories Accessories sold by other manufacturers may not be made to Nikon specifications and could damage your camera Nikon can not guarantee performance when the camera is used with non Nikon accessories Replacing This Manual Should you lose this manual replacements can be ordered for a fee from any authorized Nikon service representative N To make it easier to fnd the information you need the following symbols and con ventions are used This icon marks cautions information that you should read before using your camera to prevent damage to the device This icon marks notes information that you should read before using your camera Q This icon marks tips additional information you may find helpful when using 4 your camera vy This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual This symbol marks settings that can be adjusted using the camera menus This symbol marks camera settings that can be fine tuned using the custom IO setting or settings indicated by the number following the symbol Take Test Photos Before taking photographs on important occasions for example at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip take a
128. int it was interrupted For more information on pg 186 The playback menu 135 SNOILdO NNAW AOVEAV1d NDVEAV 1d Playback Menu Options continued Hiding Images During Playback The Hide Image Menu When preparing a slide show or showing photographs to an audience you may want to use the Hide Image option to hide some of the images on the memory card Hidden images can only be viewed from the Hide Image menu and can not be deleted using the button or Delete menu Highlight Hide Image in the playback menu and press the BEP aveack MENU GD 01 multi selector to the right A menu of thumbnail images will 5 ser be displayed where images can be highlighted using the multi 4 selector You can select any number of images to be hidden or revealed before pressing the button to put changes into effect and exit the thumbnail menu To return to the playback menu at any time without changing the hidden status of images press the JD button To hide an image highlight it and press the GD button The image will be marked with X and O n icons to deselect an image highlight it and press the G amp D sutton a second time Repeat until all the images you wish to hide have been selected then press the QD button to put any changes into effect and exit the thumbnail menu SNOILdO NNAW AOVEAV1d ADVAAV 1d For more information on pg 186 The playback menu 136 File Attributes of Hidden Images Hidden
129. ion can be used to enable shutter release when no memory card is inserted Note that when the camera is connected to a computer running Nikon Capture 2 photographs are recorded to the computer s hard disk rather than to the memory card with the result that the shutter release will be enabled regardless of the option selected in Custom Setting 34 fo 2 Shutter release button locks when no card is inserted default I D in the camera CSM MENU F33 Hue Adjustment 5 o 2 CSM MENU F34 Disable Shutter if no CF Card 5 O 2 Y SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YJHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSNO OFF Shutter release button is enabled even when no card ai is inserted in the camera When the camera is connected to a computer in PC mode the shutter can be released even if no memory card is present in the camera regardless of the option chosen in Custom Setting 34 For more information on pg 149 PC mode 182 Custom Setting 35 Rear Control Panel Display This setting determines whether the display in the rear con trol panel indicates the current sensitivity ISO equivalency MA paca setting or the number of exposures remaining 2 ISO ISO gt OK Y C2 Frame Count option no f Description ISO TE 7 m default 345 0 Rear control panel shows current sensitivity setting Rear control panel shows the number of exposures Frame Count 34 remaining Sensitivity is displayed only while th
130. ity setting aza UT D ny yf i auauity Cw a i 8b 5 a 03 Adjust viewfinder diopter Your Nikon camera is equipped with diopter ad justment to accommodate individual differences in vision To adjust viewfinder diopter pull the diopter knob out 1 and rotate it 2 until the focus brack ets in the viewfinder are in sharp focus Once you have adjusted diopter to your satisfaction push the diopter knob back into the body of the camera Q A Reset camera settings When using the camera for the first time you may want to clear changes to camera and custom settings made by previous users After tuming the camera on you can restore settings to defaults by holding the and buttons down together for more than two seconds two button reset For more information on performing a two button reset see Custom Settings and Other Camera Menus Two Button Reset AN pg 184 Frame Count The frame number shown in the frame count display in the control panel on top of the camera corresponds to the number of photos in the current folder on the memory card The frame count returns to when a new older is created 35 Rear Control Panel Display AN pg 183 When Frame Count is selected for Custom Setting 35 the number of exposures remaining will also be shown in Wi the rear control panel 63 A QuaLity Cw BAL For more information on pg 23
131. ject closest to the camera Camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus Select AF Area si pe Custom Setting 0 Dynamic AF Continuous Servo This option is used to enable or disable closest subject prior ity when dynamic AF is used with continuous servo autofocus fif 1 Dynamic AF ontinuous Servo 2 OFF Select AF Areda ON Closest Subject L option f no Description Select AF Area e Camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus default m area Camera assesses distance to subjects in each focus Closest Subject im j i area and selects the subject closest to the camera b O O L a R 2 EV Steps for Exposure Control SI pg 161 By default adjustments to aperture and shutter speed are made in increments equivalent to EV step If desired the size of the increments can be increased to or step For more information on pg 74 AF area mode 165 SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YAHLO ANV SONILLAS WOLSND SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YAHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSND Custom Setti NgS continued Custom Setting 1 AE Flash Bracketing By default both auto exposure and flash exposure change with each shot taken while auto bracketing is in effect This BE Spiken option can be used to change camera settings so that brack eting affects only one of auto exposure and flash exposure 4 AES AE amp Fiash CEON AE AE Only 4 Flash Only A f Deseripeiom AE amp Flash a Both auto exposure and
132. lder numbers will continue to entially in ascending order from the last number used whenever you create a new folder insert a new memory card in the camera or format the card For more information on sequential fle numbering see Cus be assigned sequ existing memory tom Setting 29 F The menu show desired setting a ile Number Sequence M pg 179 To choose a file numbering option highlight File No Seq in the shooting menu and press the multi selector to the nght n at right will be displayed Highlight the nd press the multi selector to the right to retum to the shooting menu The following options are available OFF SHOOTING MENU Continuous sequential file numbering off Continuous sequential file numbering on Sequential numbering begins again from the lowest number available in the current folder 29 File Number Sequence pg 179 File numbering can also be controlled using Custom Setting 29 File No Seq OFF ON Reset gt OK 117 ONIYAAWNN J714 WILNAINOAS AHdVWYDOLOHd GADNVAGV Taking Photographs with GPS Sd95 HLIM SHdVYDOLOHd ONDIVL AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV RS 232C interfac setup menu highl The camera is equipped with an RS 232C seri nection to a Global Positioning System GPS device al camera s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken Highlight the desired option and press the mu the right to return to the setup menu
133. le in programmed auto For ease of access you can assign lock to the button by selecting Lock in the Assign FUNC sub menu of the shooting menu Shutter Speed Lock If lock has been assigned to the GJM button shutter speed can be locked at the selected value by pressing the button A and rotating the main command dial B until the shutter speed lock icons appear in the viewfinder and the control panel on top of the camera C To unlock shutter speed press the IN9 button and rotate the main command dial until the lock icons disappear from the displays oF 5 Ceara AGOW JYNSOdXJI AHdVY9OLOHd GADNVAGV Aperture Lock If lock has been assigned to the button aperture can be locked at the selected value by pressing the GJ button A and rotating the sub command dial B until the aperture lock icons appear in the viewfinder and the control panel on top of the camera C To unlock aperture press the button and rotate the sub com mand dial until the lock icons disappear from the displays maakt REM mwa oo E Jat i A 94 The Command Lock Menu Shutterspeed and aperture can also be locked from the com SHOOTING MENU mand lock sub menu In the shooting menu highlight Com E gomman mand Lock and press the multi selector to the right to OFF display command lock options Highlight the desired option i plana and press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect an
134. le nickel metal hydride NiMH power source the EN 4 battery pack which is available from Nikon for separate purchase Contact a Nikon authorized retailer or representative for information on purchasing EN 4 battery packs 1 Charge the battery pack Charge the EN 4 before use for the first time To maximize shooting time battery packs should be fully charged before use The EN 4 can be charged in about ninety minutes using the MH 16 Quick Charger available separately Sd3LS LSYIS TIVIYOLNL 2 Insert the battery pack Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the battery pack A Open the battery pack latch B and insert the battery pack into the camera C Battery Chargers for the EN 4 In addition to the MH 16 the EN 4 can be recharged using the MH 7 Quick Charger which plugs into vehicle cigarette lighters the MH 15 Quick Charger for F100 film cameras and the EH 3 Quick Charger for E3 E3s digital cameras For more information on pg 202 Optional accessories 22 4 Check the amount of charge remaining Turn the camera on A and confirm the battery level in the control panel on top of the camera B a Battery fully charged lt a Low battery Ready a fully charged spare battery pack the metering indicator a CJ in the viewfinder will blink to warn that the battery is low and the display in the viewfinder will tum off to save power when no opera tions
135. memory card Delete photos or choose a lower im age quality setting or smaller image size or replace memory card e Insert a memory card containing photographs e No images can be played back until folder containing images is selected from playback Folder Desig nate menu Problems that occur during playback are indicated by messages that appear super imposed on the image in the monitor An indicator may also appear in the control panel display on top of the camera Control Ly Message Gomer Problem souton pg 26 pg 203 pg 143 pg 26 pg 140 210 Control ly Mesage Soma Problem soiin S All images are hidden File does not contain image data All photos in current folder have been hid den e File format no longer conforms to DCF standard be cause image has been edited in an imaging application or otherwise modifying using a computer e File corrupted No images can be played back until Hide Image com mand has been used to allow at least one image to be displayed When saving images after editing in a computer applica tion do not over write original file on memory card pg 136 pp 148 154 A Note on Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances unusual characters may appear in the control panels and the cam era may stop functioning In most cases this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge Turn the camera off
136. mory card copy images to disk and view photographs including photos shot in YCbCr TIFF and RAW formats full screen on your computer monitor See the Nikon View 4 reference manual for details System Requirements for Nikon View 4 Windows Windows 98 Second Edition SE Windows 2000 Windows Millen nium Edition MMX Pentium or better 32 MB 64 MB or more recommended n Hard disk Free disk space equivalent to least double the capacity of the camera space memory card required on disk to which Windows has been installe Video 640 x 480 pixels with 6 bit color High Color 800 x 600 pixels or r greater with 24 bit color True Color recommended Miscell e CD ROM drive required for installation iii OHCl compliant IEEE 1394 interface Only pre installed versions are supported 2 For the amount of disk space necessary when used with other software refer to the documentation provided with the software in question 3 Required if the camera is to be connected to the computer The camera may not func tion as expected when connected to an IEEE 1394 hub For information on IEEE 1394 expansion boards or cards that have been tested and approved for use with your Nikon digital camera see the web sites listed below 2 Software specifications are subject to change without notice For the latest information and software upgrades visit the following web sites e For the U S A http wwwnikonusa com e For Europe http www niko
137. multi selector to the right to enter the selected menu Format Format Language Language E Video Output Video Output NTSC Date Date O GPS Input GPS Input OFF zl LCD Brightness LCD Brightness Mdp Monitor Off Monitor Off If you have already highlighted an item in the menu press the multi selector to the left so that no item is highlighted and then select another menu as described above Making a Selection Press the multi selector up or down to highlight a menu item then press the selector to the right If more options are available for the selected item a sub menu will be displayed press the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired option then press the selector to the right or press the ID button to put your choice into effect and return to the main menu VYAWNVS JHL MON OLONILLAS GALYVLS ONILLAD Format FZ Language Language D Deutsch Uiseto eiiiam E English gt OK Daie F Fran ais GPS Input J AAS LCD Brightness ii Monitor Off Changes to settings take effect as soon as a selection is made To go back one step without making a selection press the multi selector to the left The Playback Menu The playback menu can only be displayed when a memory card is inserted in the camera Some menu items may not be available while images are being recorded to the memory card If the selector can not be pressed to the right then please use the ID button to put your choice
138. n B2 to open the card slot B3 Sd4LS LSYIS TIVIYOLNL 32 Insert the memory card Slide the memory card into the card slot A stopping when the card termi nals are fully inserted in the connectors at the back of the slot The card should be inserted with the label facing the A CARD indicator at the en trance to the card slot After the card is fully inserted fold the eject button over and close the cover B Do not attempt to insert the memory card upside down or back to front or use force when inserting the card Failure to observe these precautions could damage the camera or card For more information on pg 203 Approved memory cards 26 v Memory cards may be hot after use Observe due caution during removal Format the memory card Memory cards must be formatted before first use To format the memory card turn the camera on A and hold the Fa buttons down together for more than two seconds B to exit without formatting the card press any other button A blinking For format indicator will appear in the control panel on top of the camera C To format the memory card press the rama buttons a second time Note that formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain Before formatting a card be sure to make copies of data you would like When formatting is complete the frame number display in
139. n at the same focus setting by keeping the shut ter release button lightly pressed between each shot Focus will also remain locked between shots as long as you continue to press the AE L AF L button Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect If your subject moves focus again at the new distance 21 AE L AF L Button lol pg 172 The AE L AF L button can be set to lock only focus rather than both focus and exposure 79 X907 SNDOJ AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below In these cases you can focus manually A pg 81 or use autofocus as detailed below The subject is poorly lit Use a Speedlight with an AF assist illuminator such as the SB 28DX or SB 50DX available separately and select the center focus area There is little or no contrast between the subject and the back ground Lack of contrast for example a subject that is the same color as the background can interfere with autofocus Use focus lock BBY pg 78 to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose your photograph The focus area contains objects at different distances from the camera For example autofocus may not perform well when the subject is inside a cage Use focus lock a pg 78 to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recom pose your photograph The subject is domi
140. n euro com e For Asia Oceania the Middle East and Africa http www nikon asia com 150 Macintosh Mac OS 8 6 9 0 9 1 iMac DV Power Mac G3 Blue amp White Power Book G3 or later Power Mac G4 or later 32 MB 64 MB or more recommended Hard disk Free disk space equivalent to least double the capacity of the camera space memory card required on the start up disk Video 640 x 480 pixels with 6 bit color thousands of colors 800 x 600 resolution pixels or greater with 24 bit color millions of colors recommended x CD ROM drive required for installation EE Built in FireWire interface If you are using Mac OS 8 6 upgrade to version 2 3 3 of the Apple FireWire driver 2 For the amount of disk space necessary when used with other software refer to the documentation provided with the software in question 3 Required if the camera is to be connected to the computer The camera may not func tion as expected when connected to an IEEE 1394 hub 151 xid JHLYOA JUVMLAOS YALNdWOD V OL ONILSANNOD Software for the D1x continued Nikon Capture 2 Nikon Capture 2 can be used to control the camera when it is connected to a computer and also to edit photographs You can also simplify studio photography by recording photographs directly to the computer s hard disk without first storing them on the memory card Nikon Capture 2 also supports batch processing and editing of all images created with the camera
141. n from 000 whenever the camera creates a new folder automatically whether or not continuous file numbering is selected New folders are created automatically when The number of images in the current folder reaches 999 The current folder contains a file numbered 9999 179 SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YAHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSNSD SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YJHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSND Custom Setti NgS continued Custom Setting 30 PC Shooting Mode When the camera is in PC mode the mode dial can not be used to choose between single frame and continuous modes f F30 PC Shooting Mode This setting determines the shooting mode when the camera is connected to a computer S Single OK E Continuous opsion no f Description Single a Camera takes a single photograph each time the default J5 shutter release button is pressed Cantnuods e Photographs are taken one after the other while ILME the shutter release button is held down Custom Setting 31 ISO Boost This setting is used to raise sensitivity ISO equivalency roughly one to two steps 1 2 EV above the maximum setting which iil F31 ISO Boost is approximately equivalent to ISO 800 This option is inde NOF gt OK pendent of the setting chosen with the ISO button or shoot iii 1 step over 800 ing menu Sensitivity boost can be used to obtain higher shut lj 8 2 steps over 800 ter speeds at night time sporting events for example or to prevent underexposure wh
142. n of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcut prints maps drawings movies and photographs is prohibited except when it is done for personal use at home or for similar restricted and non commercial use Trademark Information Apple the Apple logo Macintosh Mac OS Power Macintosh and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Finder and Power Mac are trade marks of Apple Computer Inc IBM and IBM PC AT are registered trademarks of Intemational Business Machines Corporation microdrive is a trademark of Interna tional Business Machines Corporation PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation used under license Microsoft is a registered trade mark and Windows MS Windows and Windows NT trademarks of Microsoft Cor poration CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk 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 xi Table of Contents About This Manual FOP YOUR SAEY sisisscssancisscncansienessenes we IV Caring for the Camera and Battery vi Notices viii Getting Started l OVEVIEW meee 2 Getting to Know the Game tialeccsercscsescvscscssesssescesestevesesrtiseecscetasescesnserersacsceeracrestott 4 Tutorial 19 First Steps meee oeer reeeo e eee re reene aeea enerne etree ea aeree te
143. n using exposure compensation Auto bracketing is available in all exposure modes Pressing the BKT button A ro tate the main command dial un til BKT is displayed in the con trol panel on top of the camera B WS 2 Pressing the BKT button A rotate the sub command dial B to choose a brack eting program C ONILIJOVY4 OLNV AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV The exposure settings affected by auto bracketing depend on the exposure mode Exposure mode Camera sets exposure by varying Programmed auto Shutter speed and aperture Shutter priority auto Aperture Aperture priority auto Shutter speed Manual Shutter speed 2 EV Steps for Exposure Control A pg 161 This setting controls the size of the increments for auto bracketing 1 AE Flash Bracketing Rj pg 166 If a Speedlight is used in combination with auto bracketing both the flash level TTL level for the main subject and exposure will vary with each shot Using Custom Setting 1 you can program the camera so that bracketing affects only the flash level or only the exposure value 00 mS The bracketing programs available depend on the size of the EV steps selected using Custom Setting 2 Custom Setting 2 Set to 1 3 Step Custom Setting 2 Set to 1 2 Step a GS eae 2F1 0 0 1 0 2F1 0 0 1 0 wae yp 0 07 20 5 1 0 05 Shem te 0 03 REOR lt 1 0 1 0 ARLO 4 lt 1 0 1 0 ROSE l 0
144. nated by regular geometrical patterns Regular geometrical patterns for example a row of win dows in a skyscraper can interfere with autofocus Use H Vly manual focus Pe pg 81 oo ooo EY Ou The focus area contains regions of sharply differing brightness The camera may not be able to focus using autofocus when for example the subject is half in the shade Use manual a ia focus A pg 81 SNDOJOLNV HLIM SLINSAY GOOD 9NILLIO AHdVY9DOLOHd AIONVAAVW 80 Manual focus can be used with lenses that do not support autofocus non AF Nikkor lenses or in situations in which autofocus will not produce the desired results Adjusting Focus in the Viewfinder To use manual focus turn the focus mode selector A to M and turn the lens focusing ring B until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus Photographs can be taken even when the in focus indicator does not appear in the viewfinder faster is the focu subject pg 80 pg 73 cator can be used to confirm focus in any of the five focus areas With the focus mode selector set to M press the shutterrelease button halfway Before the lens focusing ring A until the in focus indicator is displayed in the viewfinder B If the Bir indica tor is displayed the
145. ndicator in the viewfinder Aperture will be shown in the control panel and viewfinder as F Aperture must be set manually using the lens aperture ring 42 2 Framing a Photograph When framing photographs hold the camera as shown below with your elbow propped lightly against your torso for support Hold the hand gnip in your right hand and cradle the camera or lens with your left The shutter release button for portrait photographs can be used when the camera is in vertical shooting B The recommended stance for taking photographs is with one foot a half pace in front of the other and your upper body in a stable position SHdVYDO LOHd DNDIVL TVINOLAL PA E S v Avoid taking photographs with the camera focused on the sun or other strong light source Intense light may cause deterioration in the charge coupled device CCD that the camera uses in place of film It may also produce a white blur effect in the final photograph 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 the lens has a focal length of 50 mm shutter speed should be faster than s Use of a tripod is recommended when shooting at slower shutter speeds 43 3 Focusing dJlS In single servo AF the camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus area when the shutter rel
146. ne tune the chosen setting Press the multi selector up or down to choose the amount whi the multi selector to the right to put your selection into ef fect and return to the shooting menu ance setting and pressing the multi te balance will be adjusted then press For more information on pg 188 The shooting menu At settings other than PRE preset white balance can be fine tuned by pressing the B button A and rotating the sub command dial B Adjustments of from 3 to 3 can be made in increments of one Lowering white balance gives images a reddish cast while raising white balance gives images a bluish cast At settings other than 0 a MF indicator appears in the rear W8 White Bal Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct Sunlight Flash 0 CEER SHOOTING MENU W White Bal Fine Tune WB a Eg OK v 66 Preset White Balance Preset white balance is useful when taking photographs with colored light sources and under other unusual lighting conditions Recording a Preset White Balance Setting In the shooting menu highlight White Bal and press the multi selector to the right to display the white balance menu 2 Highlight WB Preset and press the multi selector to the right The menu shown at night will be displayed Highlight Set and press the multi selector to the right The message Please release the shutter will be displayed nw White Bal OVA Auto amp Incandescent
147. ng Order By default auto bracketing proceeds in the order given in the a F3 Bracketing Order reference section A pg 100 If desired the camera can be programmed to perform bracketing in order from the low est exposure value underexposure to the highest exposure MTR gt Under gt OK value overexposure Uy eee SS Description MTR gt Under gt Over a Bracketing performed in the order given in the ref default 3 erence section CE pg 101 Bracketing performed in order from lowest to high Under gt MTR gt Over J i est value Custom Setting 4 AF Activation By default both the shutterrelease button and the AF ON buttons can be used activate autofocus If you prefer you can jj AF Activation set the camera so that an autofocus operation is only per formed when one of the AF ON buttons is pressed 2 on Shutter AF ONO OFF AF ON only LS no Description Shutter AF ON Autofocus can be performed using the AF ON but default 4 7 tons or by pressing the shutterrelease button half way AF ON only i Autofocus can only be performed using the AF ON buttons For more information on pg 100 Auto bracketing 162 Custom Setting 5 Anti mirror shock mode By default the mirror is raised out of the way of the CCD at the same time that the shutter opens to create an exposure To minimize camera shake exposure can be delayed until after the mirror has been raised and any vibrations have died CSM MENU
148. nitor Off menu Restoring the Monitor Display To turn the monitor on again after it has turned off automatically press the button 18 Monitor Off Delay A pg 170 The time until the monitor turns off automatically can also be adjusted using this setting 14 Oo SNOILdO NNAW dNLAS ISVAAV 1d WIVGAV 1d NOISIAATSL ISVEAV 1d Television Playback Your Nikon digital camera can be connected to a television or video cassette re corder VCR using the video cable provided allowing the monitor display to be viewed on a television screen or recorded on video tape Open the cover protecting the camera s VIDEO OUT and DC IN connectors Video out connector DC in connector Connect Connect this end Connect this end of the cable to the of the cable to the video device camera 146 While the video cable is connected the camera functions normally in all respects The image in the monitor will be displayed on the television screen while the moni tor is on We recommend that the camera be powered with an AC adapter avail able separately during television playback to avoid draining the battery For infor mation on connecting an AC adapter see the documentation provided with the adapter When connected to AC adapter the monitor will power off au
149. not be released If the exposure mode is not set to manual M close the shutter that covers the viewfinder eyepiece A to prevent light entering through the eyepiece from affecting auto exposure After focusing the camera press the shutterrelease button all the way down to start the self timer B The self timer lamp on the front of the camera will start to blink C stopping ap proximately two seconds before the shutter is released automatically to take the photograph Do not stand in front of the lens to start the timer when autofocus is in effect If the shutter speed is set to is amp in self timer mode shutter speed will be set to approxi ately _ s 4 3 Q o ot urn the self timer off before a photograph is taken tum the mode dial to another setting 16 Self timer Delay A pg 169 N elf timer delay can be set to 10 the default setting 2 5 or 20 seconds using this option 103 AGOW YAWIL A1TSaS AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV LNAW LSNfav aLdOIG AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV Diopter Adjustment The viewfinder is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences is vision o adjust viewfinder diopter pull the diopter knob out and rotate it until the focus brackets in the viewfinder are in sharp focus Diopter can be adjusted in the range between 3 m and m Corrective lenses avail able separately allow diopters of 3 m to 2 m Once you hav
150. ns Multi sensor balanced fill flash SB 28DX or SB 50DX with Al P Nikkor or Nikkor lens of a type other than type G or D e Auto aperture AA flash SB 28DX with CPU Nikkor lens e Non TTL auto flash with SB 28DX SB 50DX SB 28 SB 27 SB 22s and other Speedlights Front curtain normal sync red eye reduction red eye reduc tion with slow sync slow sync rear curtain Lights when SB 28DX SB 50DX SB 28 SB 27 or SB 22s is fully charged blinks for three seconds after being fired at full output Standard ISO hot shoe contact with safety lock Standard JIS terminal with locking screw Electronically controlled timer duration 2 20 seconds Lens aperture stopped down when pressed Remote control via 0 pin remote terminal or IEEE 1394 inter face designed for speeds of up to 400 Mbps 2 130 000 dot low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with ad justable white LED backlight and brightness adjustment EN 4 Ni MH Battery Pack 7 2 V DC can be recharged with op tional MH 17 MH 16 or MH 15 Quick Chargers EH 4AC adapter sold separately 100 240 V AC y IS Approximately 157 x 153 x 85 mm 6 2 x 6 1 x 3 4 215 SNOILV51ISIDAdS SALON TIWOINHDAL Specifications continued 2 ee The following can reduce battery life e Using the monitor Keeping the shutter release button pressed halfway e Repeated autofocus operations e Taking photographs at an image quality of High Slow shutter speeds To e
151. nsure that you get the most from EN 4 rechargeable batteries e Keep the battery contacts clean Soiled battery contacts can reduce battery performance e Use batteries immediately after charging Battenes will lose their charge if left unused e Memory effects can result in reduced battery performance Should this occur use the refresh button on the battery charger to discharge and recharge the battery Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at anytime without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for damages resulting from any mistakes which may be contained in this manual SNOILV51SIDSdS SALON TIWOINHDAL _ Sr J LCD IIluminators The LCD illuminators contro panel backlights will dim gradually over time This is normal if desired the illuminator can be replaced for a fee by a Nikon authonzed technician Frame Count The frame number shown in the control panel on top of the camera corresponds to the number of photographs in the current folder and returns to one when a new folder is created New folders are created when e The number of photographs in the current folder reaches the maximum of 999 e File numbering reaches 9999 in sequential numbering mode e A new folder is created using the New option in the playback Folder Designate menu Viewing the Time and Date When the BKT and buttons ar
152. ol panel on top of the camera P inaieator O Meaning HI Photo will be overexposed Use a neutral density ND filter Lo Photo will be underexposed Use a flash 2 EV Steps for Exposure Control RW pg 161 By default aperture and shutter speed are shown in the smallest possible increments Use Custom Setting 2 to change the size of the increments used when displaying aperture shutter speed and exposure compensation 46 5 Shooting Press the shutterrelease button smoothly all the way down to take a photograph wD While the photograph is being recorded to the memory card the card access lamp will light Do not eject the memory card turn the camera off remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter available separately until the lamp has stopped blinking Removing the card or cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data Your camera is equipped with a combined electronic CCD and mechanical shutter This shutter operates on a different principle from the mechanical shutters found in film cameras As a result the interval between the sounds made by the shutter and mirror will not decrease past a certain point even at high shutter speeds I Image Review Rj pg 161 Using this setting you can choose whether images are displayed automatically in the LCD monitor while they are recorded to the memory card or if images are only displayed when the GB button is pressed
153. on authorized personnel Under no for cleaning blower the can ter Dirt only be circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter 3 Display the Mirror Lock up for CCD Cleaning sub menu as described above under steps 3 and 4 of Determining Whethe r the Filter Requires Cleaning and select the OFF option The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close A tum the camera off and replace the lens or body cover then unplug the AC adapter 197 VYeAWVSD YNOAYOA ONIYVI SALON IV INH JL Optional Accessories Compatible Lenses Nikon recommends CPU lenses for use in your Nikon digital camera Type G or D lenses are particularly recommended due to the fact that it is only with lenses of these types that you will have access to the full range of shooting options available for your camera The lenses that can be used with cameras in the DI senes are listed below ens PoP os alm Vv Vv Vv Vv Type G or DAF Nikkor AF S AF I Nikkor S3INOSSADDV IVNOILdO SALON TIVOINHD3L cq PC Micro Nikkor 85 mm F2 8D v e AF I Teleconverter Y Vv Vv Y oO o z To oe AN ee Al P Nikkor Y Y Y Vv Al type Nikkor Vv Vv z Al modified Nikkor Vv 3 Reflex Nikkor v v e PC Nikkor v y z Al type Teleconver ter Y Y amp PB 6 Bellows Focusing Attachment Ee N ANA Auto extension rings PK IA 12 13 PN 11 Vv V
154. ons of settings for common tasks or shooting situations and recall them quickly as desired By default any changes to custom settings are saved in Bank A To select another settings bank Display the camera menus Tum the camera on A and press the QJ button B The menu for the current operating mode will be displayed in the monitor C Q SHOOTING MENU Image Quality NORM OQ White Bal A EE ISO 125 Assign FUNC QUAL AF Area Mode ra File No Seq Command Lock 2 Display the CSM MENU Unlock the multi selector and press it up or down A until the custom settings meru is displayed B SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YJHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSNO CSM MENU Bank Select Image Review EV Step BKT Order AF Activation Anti mirror Focus Area 156 3 Display the Custom Setting Bank menu Press the multi selector to the right to enter the custom settings menu then press the multi selector up or down to highlight FO Custom Setting Bank Press the multi selector to the nght to display the menu shown below CSM MENU FO Custom Setting Bank Bank A gt OK Bank B Bank C Bank D ic Choose a custom settings bank Press the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired settings bank then press the multi selector to the nght to put your choice into effect and return to the custom settings menu Settings stored in the selected bank will automatically be put into effect when the bank is chosen
155. ontinuous Mode The rate of approximately three frames per second quoted above is the average obtained at a temperature of 20 C 68 F using continuous servo AF manual exposure a shutter speed of es s or faster and an aperture smaller than the maximum aperture 52 a J Remaining Exposures Continuous Mode When the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway in continu ous mode the number of consecutive photographs that can be taken before the buffer fills is displayed in the control panel on top of the camera This indicator shows nine when the buffer is empty and is reduced by one for each photograph in the buffer Note that depending on the amount of memory remaining on the memory card the maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single sequence may be less than nine In single frame mode this indicator shows the number of expo sures remaining 53 SAGOW ONILOOHS AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV Shooting Modes continued ee ee M Turning the Camera Off Do not remove the memory card from the camera while images are being transferred from the buffer to the card if the buffer contains nine photographs at least 15 seconds will be required Failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or the card If power switch is tumed to the off position while data remain in the buffer the camera will turn off once the image that is currently being written to the c
156. or to the right The be displayed Highlight the desired option and press the multi menu shown at right will ETAN rea Mode Dynamic Area selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return ea JSingle Atea AF to the shooting menu For more information on pg 188 The shooting menu 74 The following options are available Picon Option Description a DynamicArea AF tI Single Area AF When the autofocus system is initiated by pressing the shutter release button halfway or by pressing ei ther of the AF ON buttons the camera focuses on the subject in the active focus area The camera then continuously scans all five focus areas to maintain fo cus as the subject moves into other focus areas This mode is useful when it is difficult to predict where the subject will be at the moment of exposure Un less the focus area is changed using the multi selector the focus area originally selected will be used as the focus target the next time you initiate autofocus The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus area This mode is effective when focusing on subjects that are relatively motionless The current AF area mode is indicated by the display in the top control panel Using the Button to Select theAF Area Mode When AF Area is chosen in the Assign FUNC sub menu AF area mode will be assigned to the button allowing you to select the AF area mode without ac cessing
157. ow 2s QO White Bal A Protect om ISO 125 x Hide Image SN Assign FUNC tr Print Set AF Area Mode ra A Folder Designate D1X File No Seq OFF Z Display Mode N Command Lock OFF I ro SHOOTING MENU Press the HD button to display the cam a Image Quality NORM era menus A then unlock the multi se a a ae Bal e lector and press it up or down until the x Assign FUNC rm shooting menu is displayed B Press the v AF Area Mode 2 multi selector to the right to enter the File No Seq OFF 7 Rosier OFF shooting menu C SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU 5 fee eae tenu AF Area Mode h ISO 125 Assign FUNC QUAL Dynamic Area AF Area Mode ca 1 Single Area AF File No Seq OFF OFF Command Lock Highlight AF Area Mode D and press the multi selector to the right to display the AF Area Mode menu E SHOOTING MENU AF Area Mode Image Quality NORM O White Bal os JJ 2 Dynamic Area AF A hee FUNC QUAL t1 Single Area AFSC AF Area Mode t File No Seq Command Lock Highlight Single Area AF F and press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the shooting menu G Press the RD button to clear the menu from the monitor 40 7 Select a focus area f pg 73 Unlock the multi selector A and press it up and down left and right until the center focus area is selected in the viewfinder and the control panel on top of the camera B
158. press the multi selector to X LOD Brightness the right The menu shown at right will be displayed There K are five levels of brightness to choose from press the multi selector up to increase brightness or down to decrease bright u ness The number indicates the amount of brightness with 5 being the brightest setting Press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the setup menu At a video mode setting of PAL the number of pixels in the video output will be selectively reduced with the result that images displayed on any PAL compliant video device to which the camera is connected will show a drop in resolution For more information on pg 190 The setup menu 144 The Monitor Off Menu When the camera is operated on battery power the monitor tums off automatically if no operations are performed for twenty seconds This time limit can be changed using the Monitor Off menu In the setup menu highlight Monitor Offand press the multi selector to the right The menu shown at right will be dis Sonn ise played Highlight the desired option and press the IM9 but Ha 2s EON ton or press the multi selector to the right to put your choice m imn into effect and return to the setup menu e A E When the camera is powered by an AC adapter available separately the monitor remains on for ten minutes when no operations are performed regardless of the setting in the Mo
159. r Custom Setting 36 55 SAGOW ONILOOHS AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV ALITWNO JADVWWI AHdVeDOLOHd GADNVAGV Image Quality The image quality setting controls image quality and image format which includes image type color or black and white and image size in pixels Image quality settings can be chosen from the image quality sub menu which can be displayed by highlighting Image Image Quality Quality in the shooting menu and pressing the multi selec quality NORM tor to the right Color h Resolution rm The following options are available Choose the amount photographs will be compressed Four options are available High JPEG Fine JPEG Normal and JPEG Basic Selecting High Quality gives you a further choice of two or depending on the option selected in Custom Setting 28 three file formats YCbCr TIFF RGB TIFF and RAW Color Choose whether images will be recorded in color or in black and white Resolution Choose from Large 3 008 x 1 960 pixels or Medium 2 000 x 1 312 pixels Choosing the Compression Ratio Highlighting Quality in the image quality menu and pressing SHOOTING MENU the multi selector to the right displays a menu of image qual fE lmage Quality i i Zauality ity compression ratio settings e fn i JPEG Fine The Quality menu contains the options listed below JPEG Normia JPEG Basic High Highlighting High in the image quality menu and pressing the multi selector to the righ
160. r could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment Observe caution when operating the flash Using a flash in close proximity to the eyes of a human or animal subject could cause perma nent visual impairment Particular care should be observed when photographing infants when the flash should be no less than one meter 39 from the subject 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 Caring for the Camera and Battery Do not drop The camera and lens 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 intemal mechanism can cause irreparable damage Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in its 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 electromag netic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfe
161. r of frame approxi mately 2 of frame when a CPU Nikkor lens is attached any of the five focus areas can be used for spot metering Exposure range At ISO 100 room temperature and with f 1 4 lens 0 20 EV center weighted or 3D color matrix metering or 2 20 EV spot metering Exposure 5 Combined CPU andAl meter coupling Exposure modes P Programmed auto with flexible program S Shutter priority auto A Aperture priority auto M Manual exposure adjustable in steps of or EV Exposure 5 to 5 EV in increments of EV exposure compensation indi compensation cator appears in viewfinder and top control panel ESA AATE Locked at detected value when AE AF lock button is pressed Auto bracketing 2 3 exposures compensated in steps of or EV 214 Shutter Speed Flash Sync contact Flash sync modes Flash ready Accessory shoe Sync terminal Depth of field preview button Remote control Power source Tripod socket Dimensions Wx Approximately 1 1 kg 2 5 Ibs excluding battery ba D Combined electronic CCD and mechanical shutter 30 6000 SEC increments long time exposure bulb 5 eye 1 X contact only flash synchronization at speeds of up to s S e Automatic balanced fill flash controlled by five segment TTL multi sensor with single component IC 3D multi sensor balanced fill flash for DI series SB 28DX or SB 50DX with type G or D Nikkor le
162. rae 20 Step l Inserting a Battery 22 Step 2 Attaching a Lens pa p a A O a 26 Step 4 Choosing allbaneuage e aa a 28 SHEE SE SSi ne Time ane DEE serere oE 30 Taking Photographs s ssseessseeses my 32 Step 0 Before YOU Begin wuss 34 Step l Adjusting Camera Settings 36 Step 2 Framing a Photograph 43 Step 3 SI ROGCUSING me ee e aa aa 44 Step 4 Checking eee A a atime cate a 46 S SNE E E tener rteneert 47 Sea CH CHET tie RENIE rerna eE eecTERE CEE 48 Reference AdvancediRhotographyese e e E A EE E 52 Shooting Modes 52 Image Quality 56 Sensitivity ISO Equivalency 62 MW Inte Baal at Coe ecssesesssesssnvsstestoesbenctneetadesctotostal aaa a AAA a EATE 64 IRULOTOGUS A sie aa AA EAA E A AA ANR A AA E 70 xii Focus Are selectio mi een a terre tere en een et E EN ee eee 73 AF Area Mode Focus Koc een EEr A Getting Good Results with Autofocus HanualEocUs m rnn Metering Exposure Mode Auto Exposure Lock Exposure Compensation Auto Bracketi Self Timer M Diopter Adju LCD Illumina Depth of Fie Focal Plane Position Through the Lens Flash Photography af Flash Contacts and Indicators s s ss 2 109 Fean Syne MORES noens Compatible Speedlights 12 The FUNC Button 16 Sequenti I7 Makne Photographs With GPS ea A a a od 18 Play bach eee e 120 Playback Options 20 Basic Playback Playback Menu Options Ba Setup
163. ratio of approximately 4 Images are JPEG compressed at a ratio of approximately 8 JPEG Basic Images are JPEG compressed at a ratio of approximately 16 After highlighting an image quality or file format option press the multi selector to the right to return to the Image Quality menu Press the EID button to retum to the shooting menu 28 NEF RAW Image Save AN pg 178 A setting of RAW is only available if Uncompressed or Compressed has been chosen from the NEF RAW Image Save meru Custom Setting 28 If Compressed is chosen RAW images will be compressed from fifty to sixty percent 57 ALITWNO JDVWWI AHdVeDOLOHd GADNVAGV Choosing the Image Type Image Quality continued Highlighting Color in the image quality menu and pressing the multi selector to the right displays the menu of color A Image Quality options shown at right Highlight Color for color images 7 or B amp W for black and white by pressing the multi selec aso Lit tor up or down Your choice will have no effect on the num ber of images that can be recorded to the memory card The Color menu is not available at a setting of High gt NEF RAW Once you have chosen the image type pressing the multi selector to the nght will return you to the Image Quality menu Choosing the Image Size Highlighting Resolution in the image quality menu and press ing the multi selector to the right displays a menu of size Image
164. rding will be printed Inprint Date on all the selected photographs To select or deselect this op tion highlight it and press the multi selector to the right Ui Digital Print Order Format Digital Print Order Format DPOF is an industry wide standard that allows photographs taken with a digital camera to be printed on a DPOF compatible device whether it be a personal photo printer or a commercial print system Before printing check that the device or print service supports DPOF When taking photographs that will be printed directly from the card we recommend that you set the color mode Custom Setting 32 to I SRGB For more information on pg 181 Custom Setting 32 139 SNOILdO NNAW AOVEAV1d ADVEAV 1d Playback Menu Options continued Folder Options The Folder Designate Menu The Folder Designate menu is used to create new folders with user specified folder numbers and to select the folder or folders from which images will be played back In the playback menu highlight Folder Designate and press the multi selector to the right The menu shown at right will Folder Designate be displayed New t Folder Select The following options are available A Description When this option is selected a dialog mmya will appear prompting you to select a 5 Folder Designate folder number Press the multi selec s C2 New tor up or down to select a folder num v A 1 0 1 BOK SNOILdO
165. re with the monitor damage data stored on the memory card or affect the product s internal circuitry Do not touch the shutter curtain The shutter curtain is constructed of extremely thin material that is easily damaged Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain poke it with cleaning tools or other implements or subject tt to powerful air currents from a blower These actions could scratch deform or tear the curtain 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 remember 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 tilting the can could result in liquid being sprayed on the mirror If you do get a fingerprint or other stain on the lens apply 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 Storage e To prevent mol
166. reated folder will be displayed You can not choose another folder for playback when using a camera in the D1x For example suppose you create three folders in succession O NCDIX 102NCD IX and O3NCDIX If you then choose Current only photographs in 103NCD IX will be displayed To view photographs in the other folders you would need to choose NCD IX or All in the Folder Select menu Creating a New Folder at Startup If you tum the camera on while pressing the GJ button a new folder will be created After performing this operation be sure that is showing in the frame number display in the control panel on top of the camera before taking a photograph If you take a photograph before the frame number display shows I the photograph will be recorded in the last folder in use before the new folder was created Note that no new folder will be created if the memory card already contains an empty folder An error will occur if the camera is turned on with the 9 button held down when the current folder is numbered 999 If such an error occurs the letters HF will blink on and off in the control panel display on top of the camera 141 SNOILdO NNAW AOVEAV1d ADVAAV 1d Playback Menu Options continued Displaying Histograms and Highlights The Display Mode Menu The options selected in this menu determine whether a histogram and highligh display are included in photograph information when an image is played back In
167. red value for preset white balance can be saved PRE Preset Save to as your choice of Preset Preset 2 or Preset 3 highlight Preset SHON the desired option and press the multi selector to the right to record the white balance setting and return to the shooting menu Select Repeat release to measure white balance again or Cancel to return to the shooting menu without saving the new value for white balance Measuring White Balance When measuring white balance under studio lighting we recommend that a neutral gray object be used as the target When using a white object select a setting for exposure that would cause the object to appear gray when photographed to prevent mis reading caused by overex posure 68 Recalling Preset White Balance e Recalling preset white balance using the JE button Choose a white balance setting of Preset SU pg 67 then press the WB button A and rotate the sub command dial B until the desired setting is displayed in the rear control panel C aQuaLity A setting of g is equivalent to Preset 1 s to Preset 2 and 3 to Pre set 3 e Recalling preset white balance from the shooting menu SHOOTING MENU Highlight WB Preset in the white balance menu and White Bal PRE WE Preset press the multi selector to the right The menu shown at Set right will be displayed highlight the desired setting and eee P OK press the multi selector to the right to put your choi
168. rmat Format memory cards for use in your Nikon digital camera This Cred operation can also be performed using two FORMA buttons Language pg 143 Choose the language in which menus and messages are displayed Video Output l pg 28 Select the standard used for video output when the camera is con nected to a television or VCR Date pg 147 Set the date and time The date and time can also be set using the BKT and 9 buttons WY pg 217 GPS Input pg 30 Adjust serial port settings for connection to a Global Positioning Sys tem GPS device LCD Brightness Adjust monitor brightness Monitor Off pg 144 pg 144 Specify how long the monitor will remain on when no operations are performed This option can also be adjusted using Custom Setting 18 pg 145 191 SNNAW VYANVS YAHLO SNNAW YAHLO ANY SONILLAS WOLSND 192 About This Section e Caring for Your Camera EE pp 194 197 e OptionalAccessories sartassstesbesscectscseseass pp 198 207 e Troubleshooting pp 208 21 1 e Specifications 000 pp 212 219 INdOX sssssrsscrsesseresseresseveeees PP 220 223 This section descnbes how to care for your Nikon digital camera to ensure that it remains in good working order and explains what to do if the camera does not function as expected It also lists the accessones available for your camera and details camera specifications 193 Carin
169. rmation on pg 96 pg 98 pg 73 pg 76 Auto exposure lock Exposure compensation Focus area selection Closest subject priority 83 ONIYALAW AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV Exposure Mode D1x offers a choice of four manual exposure modes programmed auto shutter priority auto aperture priority auto and manual Programmed Auto In programmed auto the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to the exposure program see opposite to produce optimal results This exposure mode is recommended for snapshots and other unplanned situations that require a quick response Programmed auto can also be used with program shift auto bracketing MS pg 100 and exposure compensation xy pg 98 for more demanding shooting situations Programmed auto is only available with CPU lenses To take photographs in programmed auto Pressing the MODE button rotate the main command dial until P is displayed in the control panel on top of the camera Frame a photograph and shoot Lens Aperture Ring AGOW JYNSOdX4A AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV If the lens aperture ring has not been set to the minimum aperture the viewfinder and control panel on top of the camera will show a blinking FE E and the shutter release will be disabled This does not apply in the case of type G lenses which do not have an aperture ring Non CPU Lenses f programmed auto is selected when a non CPU lens is attached the expo
170. roximately one step over ISO 800 equivalent or H 2 sensitivity increased by approximately two steps over ISO 800 equivalent MQuaLity Sensitivity raised by roughly one step 1 EV over ISO 800 qQuaLity Sensitivity raised by roughly two steps 2 EV over ISO 800 63 ADNATVAINGA OSI ALIALLISNSS AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV White Balance Although the color of light reflected by an object varies with the color of the light source the human brain is able to adapt to changes in lighting ensuring that we see white objects as white under most lighting conditions A digital camera is able to mimic this adjustment so that colors that appear white to the human eye also appear white in your photographs This adjustment is known as white balance To choose a white balance setting for the current light source press the QE button A and rotate the main command dial B The current white balance setting will be displayed in the rear control panel C while the B button is pressed EJ G0 B W 12 af ace HI al A auaLity wpa As the main command dial is rotated settings will change in the order shown below AINV1VE J LIHM AHdVY9OLOHd GADNVAGV ae oR amp f amp PRE a Color temp f Deseripton n A 4 200 7 000K White balance adjustment based on color tempera Auto approx ture information from a 1 005 pixel CCD sensor 3h 3 000 K Use when taking photographs indoors un
171. rture lens focal length and exposure compensation value The results of this analysis are used to balance flash output with ambient light When a type G or D lens is used distance informa tion is included in the calculation for still more precise flash control 3D multi sensor balanced fill flash Center Weighted Fill Flash for Digital SLR This mode is used with non CPU lenses When a non CPU lens is attached the camera automatically chooses center weighted metering allowing flash output to be roughly balanced with ambient lighting for the main subject and background The camera may be unable to adjust exposure correctly if the frame includes a highly reflective object or if the background is non reflective Standard TTL flash control is recommended in such cases Standard TTL flash control is activated automatically when spot metering is selected Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR Standard TTL flash control is available with lenses of all types Standard TTL flash control does not take the brightness of the background into account instead adjust ing flash output to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed This makes it suited to photographs in which the main subject is emphasized at the expense of other details or when exposure compensation is used This mode is also activated automatically when spot metering is selected AHdVYDOLOHd HSV14d SNAT SHL HONOYHL AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV 108 Flash Contacts and Indicators
172. rule of thumb use a positive value for exposure compensation when the background is brighter than the main subject a negative value when the background is darker than the main subject Viewfinder display At values other than 0 a amp indicator appears in the viewfinder and in the control panel on top of the camera and the 0 at the center of the electronic analog exposure display will blink The current exposure compensation setting can be confirmed at any time by pressing the W4 button or by viewing the elec tronic analog exposure display NOILVSNAdWNOD5D JYNSOdX4A AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV 98 2 Frame the photograph focus and shoot Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to zero or by performing a two button reset Exposure compensation is not reset when the cam era is turned off EJ 2 EV Steps for Exposure Control A pg 161 This setting can be used to set the increments for exposure compensation to or step 13 Easy Exposure Compensation A pg 167 This setting can be used to allow exposure to be set with the command dials alone 9 o NOILWSNAdWOD JYNSOdXI AHdVY9DOLOHd AJONVAQAV Auto Bracketing When auto bracketing is in effect the camera varies exposure automatically with each shot to a maximum of three shots raising or lowering exposure by a pre determined amount up to 2 EV relative to the value selected by the camera or chose
173. s listed in this section are indicated by the following symbols This icon marks warnings information that should be read before using your Nikon product to prevent possible injury AN WARNINGS Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder 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 separately unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries immediately aking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the batteries take the equipment to a Nikon authonzed service center for inspection Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire Do not place camera strap around neck Placing the camera strap around your neck could result in strangulation Special care should be aken to avoid placing the strap around the neck of an infant or child 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
174. s remains locked while the Single ser vo AF shutter release button is held in this position focus lock The focus priority shutter can only be released when the in focus indicator is displayed focus priority The camera adjusts focus continuously while the shutterrelease c button is pressed halfway automatically tracking moving subjects Continuous servoAF focus tracking The shutter can be released at any time whether release priority or not the camera is in focus release priority Focus is not locked when the in focus indicator is displayed 71 SNIOAOLNV AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV Autofocus continued The AF ON Buttons An alternative means of activating autofocus is to press the AF ON button A or when the shutter release button for vertical shooting is unlocked the AF ON button for ver tical shooting B Either operation has the same effect as pressing the shut ter release button halfway SNSOAOLNV AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV 4 AF Activation A pg 162 Using this setting the camera can be programmed so that an autofocus operation can only be performed using the AF ON buttons to avoid accidental shutter release 72 Focus Area Selection Your Nikon digital camera is equipped with five focus areas that together cover a wide area of the frame By choosing a focus area according to your composition and the position of your subject you can focus on an off
175. s xy Slide Show Start GB Frame Intvl ETEN GD ok oia ET op ELAYBACK MENU rune 0K ES EET EER 1 fioo ona UNECE N GD OK Ba E raw en 2 TEn 100 5 Qi Pn SE a PLAYBACK MENU Cy Folder Designate A New Folder Select D PLAYBACK MENU luk Display Mode N Image only gt OK k Histogram SCE Highlights Both Delete Delete all or selected photos and cancel print orders Individual im ages can also be deleted using the button Slide Show Automated playback Protect pg 130 pg 134 Protect images from deletion Individual images can also be protected using the B button Hide Image Hide images during playback Print Set Create digital print order files Folder Designate Q back Display Mode ting 27 pg 133 pg 136 pg 138 Create new folders select folder from which photos will be played pg 140 Choose whether photos will be displayed with a histogram showing the distribution of tones in the image or with highlights indicated by a flashing border This option can also be adjusted using Custom Set wy Di pg 142 187 SNNAW VYJWVO YAHLO SNNAW YAHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSNO SNNAW VYAWVS YAHLO SNNAW YSHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSND Other Camera Menus continued The Shooting Menu SHOOTING MENU Image Quality White Bal w ISO o Assign FUNC
176. set to the minimum aperture the viewfinder and control panel on top of the camera will show a blinking FE E and the shutter release will be disabled This does not apply in the case of type G lenses which do not have an aperture ring U Non CPU Lenses If shutter priority auto is selected when a non CPU lens is attached the exposure mode will automatically be set to aperture priority auto A The aperture display in the viewfinder and the control panel on top of the camera will show F the in the control panel on top of the camera will blink and the exposure mode display in the viewfinder will show to indicate that aperture must be set manually using the lens aperture ring 86 a J Long Time Exposures Noise may appear in photographs taken at speeds of approximately one second or slower A Exposure Indicators If the subject is too bright or too dark to allow correct exposure the electronic analog expo sure display will flash and one of the following indicators will appear in the viewfinder and the control panel on top of the camera Hi Subject too bright choose a faster shutter speed or use an ND filter ta Subject too dark choose a lower shutter speed or use a flash Q oy Shutter Speed Lock Shutter speed can be locked at the selected setting BM pg 94 S 2 EV Steps for Exposure Control 5 pg 161 By default adjustments to shutter speed are made in increments equivalent to EV step
177. setting is used to set the length of time exposure indica tors are displayed in the control panel on top of the camera after the camera is turned on or after the shutter release button is pressed halfway Note that increasing the time for auto meter off delay reduces battery performance CSM MENU F15 Auto Meter Off Delay Bs 4s Bs 6s Y Ds 8s Biss 16s Option No Time indicators remain active approx 4s i Four seconds 6 s default 5 5 Six seconds 8s 5 5 Eight seconds l s 5 15 Sixteen seconds For more information on pg 82 Metering 168 Custom Setting 6 Self timer Delay This setting is used to specify the length of the delay from the F16 Self timer Delay time the shutterrelease button is pressed to the time the shutter is released in self timer mode go O 2s s 5s y tos 10s 2os 20s Option o Shutter release delayed by approx 2s eZ Two seconds 5s 5 5 Five seconds 10 s default 15 18 Ten seconds 20 s M Twenty seconds Custom Setting 7 LCD Illumination By default the control panels are illuminated when the power switch is tumed to K If desired the camera can be set so F17 LCD Illumination that the control panels light when any button is pressed 2 OFF Lamp On swit ON Any Button option No f Deseripeion Lamp On Switch Control panels are illuminated only when power m9 esas default 41 switch is turned to 7 Control panels are illuminated when any button
178. sing the multi selector to the right Selecting a menu item will some times display a new sub menu of options Return to the previous menu without making selection To return to the previous menu without making a selection press the multi selector to the left note that you can not exit from some menus by pressing the multi selector to the left Choose the focus area To select any of the five focus areas press the multi selector up down left or right Highlight thumbnails To highlight a thumbnail in the thumbnail display or in a thumbnail menu press the multi selector up down left or right VYAWNVS JHL MON OLONILLADS GALYVLS ONILLAD 16 Using the Camera Menus Changes to a variety of settings can be made with the help of menus that appear in the camera monitor Four menus are available each of which controls a different aspect of camera operation a E Advanced playback operations such as automated play PLAYBACK back slide shows deleting multiple images and pp 186 187 choosing the folder for playback Advanced shooting options such as image quality and AF area mode Many of these functions can also be SHOOTING accessed using the buttons and command dials This pp 188 18 menu is not available in playback mode Fine details of camera operation This menu is not avail EBON able in playback mode pp 155 185 SETUP Basic camera setup e g formatting memory cards set pp 190 191 tin
179. sired option and press the but m Msc ton to put your choice into effect The following options are available NO Select this option to return to the setup menu without format ting the memory card Formatting begins as soon as the button is pressed to select this option the operation can not be cancelled Once YES formatting is complete the message No Images in current folder will be displayed Press the HM button to return to the setup menu 143 SNOILdO NNAW dNLAS ISVEAV 1d Setup Menu Options continued Choosing the Video Standard The Video Output Menu The Video Output menu is used to select the standard for video output when the camera is connected to a television or VCR The default setting is NTSC When connecting the camera to PAL device the setting must be changed In the setup menu highlight Video Output and press the multi selector to the right The menu shown at right will be E2Video Output displayed Highlight the desired option and press the multi NTSC T selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return par to the setup menu The following options are available A NTSC ae this option when connecting the camera to NTSC de SNOILdO NNAW dNLAIS ASVAAV 1d PAL Select this option when connecting the camera to PAL devices Adjusting Monitor Brightness The LCD Brightness Menu This option controls monitor brightness In the setup menu highlight LCD Brightness and
180. splay but the amount of compensation is not displayed If the Speedlight is set at a distance from the camera using the SC 7 sync cord correct exposure may not be achieved at D TTL settings other than standard D TTL We recommend that you use standard D TTL When using standard D TTL take a test shot and view the results in the monitor When using D TTL flash control use the flash panel provided with your Speedlight Do not use another type of flash panel such as a diffusion panel as this may introduce error into camera intemal calculations resulting in inappropriate flash exposure When the flash sync mode is set to slow sync or slow sync with red eye reduction select programmed auto or aperture priority auto exposure The shutter speeds and apertures that can be used with the SB 28DX and SB 50DX are shown below Programmed auto Set automatically by camera Set automatically by pg 84 Shutter priority auto Teg BOS camera pg 86 Aperture priority auto Set automatically by camera pg 88 x Value chosen by user Manual Zoo 30 s bulb pg 90 Shutter speeds are set automatically in the range soo so 8 OF so730 s at a flash sync mode setting of slow sync If a shutter speed faster than s is chosen the camera will automatically lower the shutter speed to p S when the Speedlight is turned on TTL can not be used for multi flash photography v Use Nikon Speedlights only Using another make
181. ssary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its charge vii No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced transmit ted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without Nikon s prior written permission 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 Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this prod uct While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manu als is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area address provided separately Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ATTENTION Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada viii Notice for customers in the U S A Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and Nikon DIX found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are With FCC Standards designed to provide reasonable protec FOR HOME OR
182. sure mode will automatically be set to aperture priority auto A The aperture display in the viewfinder and he control panel on top of the camera will show F the P in the control panel on top of the camera will blink and the exposure mode display in the viewfinder will show A to indicate that aperture must be set manually using the lens aperture ring 7 Exposure Indicators If the subject is too bright or too dark to allow correct exposure one of the following indica cot tors will appear in the viewfinder and the control panel on top of the camera Hi Subject too bright use an ND filter a Subject too dark use a flash 84 Q A Flexible Program Programmed auto offers multiple combinations of shutter speed and aperture each of which will produce the correct exposure giving you a degree of control over shutter speed and aperture while leaving the camera to set exposure To choose a new combination of shutter speed and aperture rotate the command dial A While flexible program is in effect an asterisk will ap the camera B To pear next to the exposure mode indicator in the control panel on top of restore the default shutter speed and aperture settings rotate the com mand dial until the asterisk is no longer displayed Flexible program is also cancelled when the camera is turned off f or a two button reset Ax pg 184 is performed Exposure Program The following graph
183. t displays a menu of file for mat Image Quality options Hl quality images can be stored as uncompressed ZauaiiyHign TIFF or RAW data or depending on the option selected YCbCr using Custom Setting 28 as RAW data compressed using a NEER OK lossless algorithm that has no effect on image quality l For more information on pg 188 The shooting menu 56 The following options are available ALITWNO ADVWWI AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV YCbCr RGB NEF RAW JPEG Fine Images are J JPEG Normal Description Images are saved in uncompressed YCbCr TIFF format where the pic ture data is represented in one luminence Y and two color channels Cb and Cr The two color channnels occupy the same space as the luminance channnel and the file size is therefore two thirds of the size of an RGB TIFF file YCbCr is a more efficient mode of image represen tation than RGB and has the same quality but occupies less space Use YCbCr if seeking the best combination of high quality and lowest file size in an uncompressed finished file This file type can be viewed using Nikon View 4 or Nikon Capture 2 Images are saved in uncompressed RGB TIFF This file format is sup ported in a wide variety of imaging applications Raw 2 bit data from the CCD are saved directly to the memory card in Nikon Electronic Image Format NEF Files of this type can only be viewed using Nikon Capture 2 or Nikon View 4 PEG compressed at a
184. the veo aus multi selector to the night to display a menu of sensitivity a settings Press the multi selector up or down to highlight the 320 desired setting then press the selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the shooting menu For more information on pg 188 The shooting menu 62 a J Increased Sensitivity Settings Note that raising sensitivity increases the amount of noise visible in the final photograph a ae ee eS ee Se SS Ej _20 1SO Step Value W pg 172 By default adjustments to sensitivity are made in increments equivalent to EV step Custom Setting 20 can be used to set the size of the increments to or step step increments 7 O 1X i i a Dag Dag ZJ Dag l step increments Te oe a a ee Tr i ent Party moray ar more ce ene e E L a R _ wre uy or mre ot Lbs If possible the current value for sensitivity is maintained when a new ISO step value is selected If the value currently selected for sensitivity is not available at the new ISO step value sensitivity will be rounded up to the nearest available setting eH 31 ISO Boost W pg 180 Sensitivity can be raised by roughly one or two steps over ISO 800 equivalent If ISO is selected for Custom Setting 35 or if the 5O button is pressed when Frame Count is se lected the rear control panel wal show Ho i sensitivity increased by app
185. the camera menus Pressing the QD button A rotate the main command dial B until the desired AF area mode is showing in the control panel on top of the camera C AGOW V3YV AV AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV AF Area Mode continued AGOW V3aYeV AV AHdVYDOLOHd GAONVAGV Closest Subject Priority Closest subject priority is available when dynamic AF is selected When this option is in effect the camera assesses the distance to the subjects in each of the five focus areas and selects the area containing the subject closest to the camera It then tracks this subject as it moves from one focus area to the next As a result the camera maintains focus on the target through to the time when the shutterrelease button is pressed Note that when the subject is poorly lit or a telephoto lens is used the camera may fail to select the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera Single area AF is recommended in these cases When closest subject priority is in effect no focus area indicators are shown in the viewfinder or in the control panel on top of the camera Advanced Options for DynamicAF f desired closest subject priority can be deactivated when using dynamic AF with single servo autofocus allowing the multi selector to be used to select the focus area Closest subject priority can be activated when using dynamic AF with continuous servo autofocus causing the camera to re focus on the closest subject sho
186. the control panel on top of the camera will show 1 and the maximum number of shots that can be stored on the card at current settings will be shown in both control panels if more than a hundred exposures can be stored on the card the display will show FL Removing the Memory Card Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the cam era is off Turn the camera off and confirm that the access lamp is off Do not attempt to remove the card while the access lamp is on failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card Open the card slot cover stand the eject button up A and press it down B1 to eject the card B2 Format Bi pg 143 Memory cards can also be formatted using the Format option in the setup menu ih U a V7 Sd3LS LSYId TVINOLNL A Choosing a Language VEIN Camera menus and messages can be displayed in English French German and Japa nese Before setting the time and date choose a language for the camera menus as a described below al 9 4 Display the camera menus 5 Turn the camera on A and press the HD button B The menu for the T current operating mode will be displayed in the monitor C au z C n Image Quality NORM White Bal A 4 Iso 125 m Assign FUNC QUAL 7 AF Area Mode ea 7 File No Seq Command Lock A Display t
187. the image a thumbnail showing your current position in the image will appear in the bot tom right corner of the display 49 SHdVYDOLOHd ONDIVL IVIYOLNL SHdVYDOLOHd ONDIVL TVIYOLAL 6 Checking the Results continued 64 View photo information on the selected photograph To view photo information on an image displayed in single frame review press the multi selector right or left to learn more about the photo information display see Reference Playback 6 Delete undesired photographs In single frame or thumbnail review pressing the button A selects the current image for deletion A confirmation dialog will be displayed B press a second time to delete the photograph and return to single frame or thumbnail review Pressing any other button cancels the delete operation leaving the selected photograph untouched YES ED 6 Return to shooting mode Pressing the j button at any time during review turns the monitor off and returns the camera to shooting mode Pressing the shutterrelease button halfway also turns the monitor off and readying it for the next shot 50 e Advanced Photography aeetas atiis iness soais pp 52 119 Playback ssssssssssess pp 120 147 e Connecting to a Computer EEO OEEO pp 148 154 AboutThis Section TE This section covers details of photography playback and connecting your camera to a com puter 51
188. tices continued 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 is punishable by law e Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money coins securities goverment bonds or ocal government bonds even if such copies or reproductions are stamped Sample The copying or reproduction of paper money coins or securities which are circu ated in a foreign country is prohibited Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certi fied documents stipulated by law is prohibited Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or reproduce pass ports issued by the government licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproductio
189. ting 12 aperture can only be adjusted using the lens aperture ring o For more information on pg 96 Auto exposure lock pg 88 Aperture selection pg 166 Custom Setting 2 173 SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YAHLO ANV SONILLAS WOLSND Custom Settings continued Custom Setting 23 Image Sharpening By default the camera processes photographs to increase sharpness making edges more distinct This setting controls PA F Image Sharpening the amount of sharpening performed Normal fe Low High None SS No Description Normal z Image is processed to increase sharpness making default exo edges in the image more distinct Image is still processed to increase sharpness but Low 23 4 the amount of sharpening is less than default level 7 Image is processed to increase sharpness beyond Hisn 232 default level None 23 3 No sharpening is performed SONILLAS WOLSNS SNNAW YJHLO GNV SONILLAS WOLSNO Because the sharpening operation performed by the D1 is optimized for the differing honi zontal and vertical resolutions of the camera s CCD we recommend that sharpening be left on 174 Custom Setting 24 Tone Compensation As photographs are saved to the memory card the camera adjusts tones in the image to optimize contrast This adjust ment is performed by means of tone curves that defne the F24 Tone Compensation relationship between the tone distnbution in the original im p Less contrast E More
190. tion im JPEG Normo JPEG Basic Highlight JPEG Normal H and press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the Image Quality menu l 37 SHdVWYDOLOHd ONDIVL IVIYOLNL SHdVYDOLOHd ONDIVL TVIYOLAL SHOOTING MENU Image Quality Image Quality G Color Quality Color e Color gt OK Resolution Aew Repeat C D to display the Image Quality menu then highlight Color J and press the multi selector to the right to display the Color menu K SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU Image Quality Image Quality Quality Quality NORM Color Color ve Resolution Resolution Lil Highlight Color L and press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the Image Quality menu M SHOOTING MENU SHOOTING MENU Image Quality Image Quality E Resolution 77 Quality Color Large KOR m Medium Resolution Repeat C D to display the Image Quality menu then highlight Resolution N and press the multi selector to the right to display the Resolution menu O SHOOTING MENU Image Quality Image Quality E Resolution i Quality NORM Lint Large leks Color DQ Lm Medium Resolution im Highlight Large P and press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the Image Quality menu Q Press the EJ button to return to the shootin
191. to normal playback press the QUY button For approximately two seconds after you press the GI button to zoom in on the image or after you press the multi selector to scroll the image a thumbnail showing your current position in the image will appear in the bottom right corner of the display 36 Zoom PB during Image write RY pg 183 Zoom is only available during record and review if OFF the default option has been selected for Custom Setting 36 128 Deleting Individual Photographs The photograph on display in single frame playback or the image currently selected in thumbnail playback can be deleted using the GD button to delete several images at once use the Delete op tion in the playback menu Once deleted images can not be recov ered Display the image you want to delete single frame playback or highlight the image in the thumbnail display thumbnail playback 2 Press the button A A confirmation dialog will be displayed B Delete Images YESCED aS Delete Images Press the button a second time to delete the photograph and return to playback or review mode To exit without deleting the photograph press the D button 129 MIVAAV 1d DISVA ADVAAV 1d MIVGAV 1d DISVA ADVAAV 1d Basic Playback continued Deleting Photographs The Delete Menu The Delete option in the playback menu can be used to delete selected photo graphs or all photographs on the memory
192. tomatically if no operations are peformed for ten minutes regardless of the setting in the Moni tor Off Delay Custom Setting 8 pg 170 or Monitor Off BY pg 45 menus The default setting is NTSC When connecting the camera to PAL device the setting must be changed m Connecting and Disconnecting the Video Cable Be sure the camera is off before connecting or disconnecting the video cable At a video mode setting of PAL the number of pixels in the video output will be selectively reduced with the result that images displayed on any PAL compliant video device to which the camera is connected will show a drop in resolution Video Output A pg 144 The Video Output option in the setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL video stan dards for output to video devices 14 N MIVEAAV 1d NOISIAA1IS L ASVEAV 1d Connecting to a Computer Your Nikon digital camera is equipped with an IEEE 394 interface for connection to a computer With Nikon View 4 installed on your computer you can view photo graphs on the computer monitor or copy them to disk Using Nikon Capture 2 camera control software you can adjust camera settings remotely and prepare pho tographs for printing or use in a commercial production work flow Before You Begin Before connecting the camera to a computer e Be sure that you have completed installation of the necessary software and have read the software manuals thoroughly C
193. tor 10 Auto exposure lock ssceecsseesseee pg 96 11 Shutter speed ose pg 86 91 BEEN AD GLU Gin cssissnessssissssesssessesssassssee pg 88 91 13 Electronic analog exposure display pg 92 Exposure compensation pg 98 A Frame counter ssesssesssesesesssseees pg 34 Exposures remaining in buffer pg 53 Exposure compensation value pg 98 11 VYAWVS JHL MON OLONILLAD GALYVLS ONILLASD Getting to Know the Camera continued Accessories The following items are included with your camera BF IA body cap Monitor cover EG D video cable AN D1X camera strap DIX D1x Users Manual Nikon View 4 Reference CD Image database this manual cD contains Nikon View 4 software CD Reference Manual The camera strap contains leather which may fade if abraded or left in contact with a damp object for an extended period Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below VYAWNVS JHL MON OLONILLADS GALYVLS ONILLAD 12 The Mode Dial To select the operating mode press the mode dial lock but ton and turn the mode dial to the desired setting a Description u Self timer S Single frame c Continuous PLAY Playback PC PC mode Use this mode to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or to appear in photographs you take yoursel
194. tter will remain open as long as the shutter release button is held down Note that if the shutter is open for more than approximately one second at any setting noise may appear in the final photograph 90 Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed A Aperture is set by rotating the sub command dial B KJ 2 EV Steps for Exposure Control YW pg 161 By default adjustments to aperture and shutter speed are made in increments equivalent to A EV EA step If desired the size of the increments can be increased to Us or step 91 AGOW 3AYNSOdX43 AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV AGOW JYNSOdX4A AHdVYDOLOHd GADNVAGV 3 Exposure Mode continued Check exposure in the electronic analog exposure displays in the viewfinder and in the control panel on top of the camera as shown below the illustration below shows the display that appears in the control panel on top of the camera Adjust shutter speed and aperture until the desired exposure is achieved If the limits of the camera s metering system are exceeded the electronic analog exposure dis plays will flash Custom Setting 2 EV Custom Setting 2 EV Custom Setting 2 EV steps for exposure steps for exposure steps for exposure control set to Step control set to th Step control set to Step Optimal exposure Optimal exposure Optimal exposure oO o i 3 T z eat L E u L E u of u L I a u a Underexposed by EV Underexpos
195. uld it lose track of the original subject These options are only recommended for advanced users who have made the necessary prepara ions to allow them to take advantage of these combinations 9 Dynamic AF Single Servo W pg 165 n single servo autofocus the default setting for dynamic AF is closest subject priority on To urn it off use Custom Setting 9 S 10 Dynamic AF Continuous Servo CS pg 165 n continuous servo autofocus the default setting for dynamic AF is closest subject prionty off To turn it on use Custom Setting 10 For more information on pg 116 The Assign FUNC sub menu 6 N The focus area can not be selected manually when closest subject priority is in effect in closest subject prionty the camera selects the focus area automatically and con sequently focus area indicators are not displayed in the viewfinder or in the control panel on top of the camera The relationship between AF area mode and the focus area display is shown in the following table Control Focus area Focus AF area Closest subject Focus area panel Siac Hec mode priority scair display viewfinder Single Area AF Manual On G S AF default Automatic oan No Dynamic AreaAF Off Custom Setting 9 set to Select AF Manual f m Yes l a Area Single NESAF Manual Yes Off 7 C AF default anual E ls Dynamic AreaAF On Custom Setting 10 set to Closest Automatic was No Subject i 77 AGOW
196. upports JPEG Images recorded at a setting of HIGH RGB TIFF can be opened in applications that sup port the TIFF format Nikon Capture 2 or Nikon View 4 is required to view photographs taken at settings of HIGH RAW or HIGH YCbCr TIFF Depending on your operating environment it may be necessary to install drivers register the card with the system or adjust settings to configure the computer to read microdrives CompactFlash memory cards For details see the documentation provided with your com puter or operating system 154 SAUVO AMOWAW WOUd SHdVYDOLOHd ONIGVAY YALNdWNOD V OL ONILDANNOD CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS e Custom Settings cononocococoscuonasecog pp 156 185 Other Camera Menus a EA E pp 186 191 AboutThis Section TEI This section describes the options available in the custom settings menu and provides an index to the shooting playback and setup menus 155 Custom Settings Your Nikon digital camera is equipped with a menu of custom settings Custom Settings 0 36 which can be used to customize many aspects of camera operation The Custom Settings Menu can be used when the camera is in single frame continu ous self timer or PC mode Choosing a Custom Settings Bank Before adjusting custom settings choose the settings bank that will be used to store the changes The camera can store settings in banks that can be recalled at any time allowing you to create up to four combinati
197. uring images up to 3 008 x 1 960 pixels in size photographs can also taken at a size of 2 000 x 1 312 pixels Newly designed 3D digital matrix image control with 3D color matrix metering through the lens TTL white balance and tone compensation for precise expo sure control adaptive auto white balance control and optimal color accuracy A choice of two color modes one optimized for the sRGB color space the other for the Adobe RGB color space giving users the power to select a color space suited according to the their production work flow An enhanced shooting speed of approximately three frames per second for up to nine consecutive shots six shots in RAW mode A menu of 0 36 custom settings displayed on the camera monitor in your choice of English French German or Japanese Lossless compression of RAW image data to increase the number of images that can be stored on a single memory card and to enhance transfer speed all without sacrificing image quality M amp aIAYSAO GALYVLS ONILLAS Servicing Your Camera and Accessories Your camera is a precision machine and requires regular servicing We recommend that you have your camera inspected by your retailer or Nikon service representative once every one to two years and that you have it serviced once every three to five years note that fees are charged for these services Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if you use your camera professionally When hav
198. use flash A choose a larger aper ture lower f num ber if indicator per sists use flash Choose another shutter speed or switch to manual exposure Use CPU Nikkor lens or select exposure mode A or M Shutter speed automati 1 cally set to 5p S Check photo in monitor if underexposed adjust exposure and try again Release shutter If indica tor persists or appears frequently consult with Nikon authorized service representative Choose different sync mode or use flash that supports red eye reduc tion pg 86 pg 88 pg 86 pg 90 pg 24 pg 88 pg 90 pg 198 pg 114 pg 115 pg 110 pg 112 209 ONILOOHSATIENOYL SIALON IWOINHDAL Troubleshooting continued Monitor Error Messages be used Card is not formatted ONILOOHSATIENOYL SALON IV INH JL Out of memory Card is full No images in current folder No card present This card cannot Camera can not de tect memory card Camera can not ac cess memory card or card is not cor rectly formatted Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera Card is full or num ber of files has ex ceeded maximum that can be handled by camera or all file num bers have been used e The memory card contains no images e Folder selected for playback contains no images Turn camera off and confirm that card is correctly inserted Replace memory card with Nikon ap proved card Format
199. v With electronic range finder 2 Metering area corresponds to selected focus area SQ pg 73 3 The camera exposure metering and flash control system do not work properly when shifting and or tilting the lens or when an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used 4 Without shifting and or tilting 5 Compatible with all AF S and AF I Nikkor lenses except the AF S 17 35 mm 2 8D IF ED and AF S 28 70 mm f 2 8D IF ED 6 With maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster 7 With maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster 8 Some lenses can not be used gH pg 200 198 A variety of AF Nikkor lenses including wide angle telephoto zoom micro defocus image control DC and regular lenses with focal lengths of 16 600 mm are cur rently available for use with cameras in the DI series Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details v v ve Vv v v7 Vv v vi ve ve V 3D color 3D color V 3D color Vv Color V Color v Sse Ss S SSS 9 Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture AE lock must also be performed be fore shifting 10 Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture Exposure must also be determined before shifting Exposure compensation required with some lenses refer to instruction manual provided with teleconverter 12 Auto Extension Ring PK I1A 12 or 13 required 13 Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture on bellows
200. ype E screen for DI series cameras with grid can also be used Vertical and horizontal frame coverage approximately 96 of lens 0 8 x with 50 mm lens set to infinity and 1 0 m Reflex mirror Quick return Instant return with depth of field preview Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with a fully charged battery oper ated at an ambient temperature of 20 C 68 F 213 SNOILVS1ISIDAdS SALON TIWOINHDAL SNOILV51ISIDSdS SILON TWOINHDAL ations continued TTL phase detection by means of Nikon Multi CAM1300 auto focus module detection range to 19 EV ISO 100 at room temperature Lens servo Instant Single servo AF S Contin uous servo AF C manual M focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in single servo and continuous ser vo AF Focus area can be selected from five focus areas Single area AF Dynamic AF supports closest subject priority Focus can be locked using the AE AF lock button of in single servo AF by pressing the shutter release button halfway Exposure TTL full aper ture exposure metering system with three meter MGO E ing modes EIE 3D color matrix metering using 005 pixel CCD supported when type G or D Nikkor lens is attached with other lenses color matrix metering using 005 pixel CCD is supported Greatest weight 75 of total given to a circle in the center of the frame 8 mm in diameter Exposure determined by 4 mm circle in cente

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