En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA
Product Documentation The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera. Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first photographs, and transferring them to your computer. Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides complete operating instructions for your camera.
How to Read This Manual First, be aware of the warnings, cautions, and notices on pages ii–vii. Next, read “Overview” and “Getting to Know the Camera” to familiarize yourself with the conventions used in this manual and the names of camera parts, then set up your camera as described in “First Steps.” Now you are ready to take photographs and play them back.
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.
• Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. • When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool place. • Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may become hot.
Caring for the Camera and Battery Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device.
• 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.
Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, 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 software 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 product.
Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Table of Contents For Your Safety................................................................................................. Caring for the Camera and Battery ................................................................ Notices .............................................................................................................. Introduction....................................................................................................... Overview ......................................
Manual Focus .................................................................................................. Exposure ........................................................................................................... Metering.......................................................................................................... Exposure Mode ................................................................................................ Autoexposure Lock .......................................
File Name......................................................................................................... Image Quality .................................................................................................. Image Size ....................................................................................................... Raw Compression ............................................................................................ White Balance...............................................
Introduction Getting Started Overview 2 Getting to Know the Camera 3–14 First Steps This chapter is divided into the following sections: 15–24 Overview Read this section for a description of how this manual is organized and for an explanation of the symbols and conventions used. Getting to Know the Camera Bookmark this section and refer to it for information on the names and functions of camera parts.
Overview About This Manual Introduction—Overview Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D2H single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product.
Getting to Know the Camera Camera Controls and Displays Camera Body Metering selector: 84 Metering selector lock button: 84 Exposure mode ( ) button: Format ( ) button: 23 85 Bracketing ( ) 98, 103 button: Mode dial lock 70 release: Power switch: 27 Shutter-release button: 32, 34 Mode dial: 70 Exposure compensation ( ) button: 97 Eyelet for camera strap: 16 Eyelet for camera strap: 16 Flash sync mode ( ) button: 114 Command lock ( button: 94 ) Accessory shoe: 117 Diopter adjustment knob: 31 To
Camera Body (continued) Ambient light sensor: Self-timer lamp: 51, 57 123 Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera Flash sync terminal: 117 10-pin remote terminal: 235 Audio / video (A / V) connector 222 (under cover): Housings for flash sync and 10-pin remote terminal caps (on inside of cover) DC-in connector 231 (under cover): USB connector (under cover): 224 Lens release button: 21 Focus-mode selector: Battery cover latch: Depth-of-field preview button: 85 Sub-command dial: 12 72 17 Connector fo
Eyepiece shutter lever: Viewfinder eyepiece: AE / AF lock ( ) button: 80, 95 Playback ( ) button: 130 Monitor: 35, 237 31, 232 AF-ON ( )button: 73 Main command dial: 12 Multi selector: 14 16, Focus selector 74 lock: Menu ( ) button: 39 Thumbnail ( ) button: 134 Memory card access lamp: 22, 24 Protect ( ) button: 137 AF-area mode selector: 76 Enter ( ) button: 40 Playback zoom ( ) button: 136 Memory card slot cover: 22 Speaker: Card-slot cover release button (under cover): 22 145 Rear control
The Top Control Panel Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera 1 2 9 3 10 4 5 11 6 7 8 12 13 14 18 15 19 16 20 17 21 22 6
11 Battery indicator ........................... 27 12 Frame count ................................. 23 13 “K” (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures) .............. 47 14 FV lock indicator ......................... 108 15 Sync indicator ..................... 115, 194 2 Shutter-speed lock icon................. 94 16 Clock battery indicator.......... 19, 239 3 Flexible program indicator............. 87 17 Exposure compensation indicator.. 97 4 Exposure mode .............................
The Rear Control Panel Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 12 5 6 7 8 13
2 “Remaining” indicator............ 28, 47 3 Shooting menu settings bank ..... 162 4 Sensitivity (ISO) indicator............... 49 Auto sensitivity indicator............. 183 5 Sensitivity ..................................... 49 Sensitivity (high gain) .................... 49 Number of exposures remaining ............................... 28, 47 Length of voice memo ................ 141 White balance fine-tuning ............ 55 White balance preset number ....... 57 Color temperature ........................
The Viewfinder Display Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera 1 21 22 2 23 24 25 26 27 3 4 5 6 7 16 17 18 10 8 9 10 19 11 20 12 13 14 15
14 “K” (appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures) .............. 47 2 Focus brackets (focus areas) .......... 74 Spot metering targets ................... 84 15 Flash-ready indicator ................... 117 3 Focus indicator ............................. 32 4 Metering ...................................... 84 5 Bracketing indicator.....100–102, 105 6 Autoexposure (AE) lock................. 95 7 Shutter-speed lock icon................. 94 8 Shutter speed ..........................
The Command Dials Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera The main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings. For ease of access when taking photographs in tall (portrait) orientation, dials that duplicate the functions of the main and sub-command dials have been placed close to the shutterrelease button for vertical shooting ( 4).
Exposure Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera Choose the exposure mode ( 86–93). Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (exposure mode P; 86). Choose a shutter speed (exposure mode S 88, 92). or M; Choose an aperture (exposure mode A or 90, 92). M; Set exposure compensation ( 97). Shutter speed lock (exposure mode S or M; 94). Aperture lock (exposure mode A or M; 94). Activate or cancel bracketing / select number of shots in bracketing sequence ( 98, 103).
The Multi Selector The multi selector is used for the following operations: Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera Menu navigation Move highlight bar up ( 39). Shooting Select focus area above current focus area ( Full-frame playback Display previous image ( 74). 132). Thumbnail playback Highlight thumbnail above current thumbnail ( 134). Menu navigation Select highlighted item ( 40). Shooting Select center focus area ( 74). Menu navigation Cancel and return to previous menu ( 40).
First Steps Getting the Camera Ready for Use Before using your camera for the first time, complete the following steps: Attach the Camera Strap 16 STEP 2 Insert the Battery 17 Introduction—First Steps STEP 1 To learn more about batteries and alternative power sources, see: 231 • Technical Notes: Optional Accessories......................... • Caring for the Camera and Battery.............................
1 Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap C C S L The Monitor Cover A clear plastic cover (the BM-3 LCD monitor cover) is provided with the camera to keep the monitor clean, and to protect the monitor when the camera is not in use or when you are transporting the camera. To remove the monitor cover, hold the camera firmly, take the cover by its edges, and pull the bottom of the cover gently outwards as shown at right ().
2 Step 2—Insert the Battery 2 .1 Charge the battery The EN-EL4 is not fully charged at shipment. To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-21 quick charger before use (see the MH-21 instruction manual for details). About 100 minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. 2 .2 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries. 2 .
3 Step 3—Choose a Language Introduction—First Steps Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German, English, Spanish, French, Chinese, and Japanese. 3 3 .1 .2 Turn camera on. 3 .3 .5 0 OFF En OFF ON 3 .6 0 OFF En OFF ON Highlight Language. 3 .7 Deutsch English Español Français Highlight option.
4 Step 4—Set the Time and Date 4 .1 SET UP Format LCD brightness Mirror lock-up Video mode Date Language Image comment Auto image rotation 0 OFF .3 OK Set Y M D H M S 00 00 00 Edit Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Press multi selector left or right to select item, up or down to change. SET UP OK Set M D 2003 08 30 H SET UP Date Display DATE menu. Date Y .2 2003 00 00 En OFF ON Highlight Date. 4 4 M S 13 42 08 4 .
5 Step 5—Attach a Lens Introduction—First Steps Nikon recommends using a type G or type D CPU lens to take full advantage of the features the camera offers. CPU lenses have CPU contacts Type G lens 5 .1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before attaching or removing lenses. 5 .2 Attach a lens Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in the camera’s bayonet mount.
5 Introduction—First Steps Protect the Camera from Dirt and Dust Any dust, dirt, or other foreign matter inside your camera could show up as specks or blotches in your photographs or the viewfinder display. When no lens is in place, keep the lens mount covered with the supplied BF-1A body cap . When exchanging lens or replacing the body cap, keep the lens mount pointed down. Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses.
6 Step 6—Insert a Memory Card Introduction—First Steps In place of film, the D2H uses CompactFlash memory cards or microdrive cards to store photographs. For a list of approved memory cards, see “Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards” ( 236). 6 .1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 6 .2 Open the card slot cover Open the door protecting the card-slot cover release button () and press the release button () to open the card slot (). 3 2 1 6 .
6 6 .4 Format the memory card Memory cards must be formatted before first use. To format the card, turn the camera on and hold the ( and ) buttons down simultaneously for approximately two seconds. A blinkwill appear in the shutter-speed display and the frame count ing will blink. Pressing both buttons together a second time will format the memory card. Press any other button to exit without formatting. During formatting, the letters will appear in the frame-count display.
6 Introduction—First Steps Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Format memory cards before first use. • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer.
Tutorial Basic Photography and Playback Basic Photography 26–34 Basic Playback 35 This chapter takes you step-by-step through the process of taking your first photographs and playing them back. Basic Photography This section describes how to use autofocus and programmed auto autoexposure for simple, “point-and-shoot” photography that will produce optimal results in most situations. Basic Playback Read this section for information on viewing photographs in the monitor.
Basic Photography Taking Your First Photographs There are six basic steps to taking photographs: Tutorial—Basic Photography STEP 1 Ready the Camera 27–28 To learn more about the battery level display, see: 15–24 • Introduction: First Steps.............................................. To learn how to restore settings to their default values, see: • Taking Photographs: Two-Button Reset....................... 128 • Menu Guide: The Shooting Menu ..............................
1 Step 1—Ready the Camera Tutorial—Basic Photography Before taking photographs, ready the camera as described below. 1 .1 Turn the camera on The control panel will turn on and the display in the viewfinder will light. 1 .2 Check the battery level Check the battery level in the viewfinder or top control panel.
1 Tutorial—Basic Photography 1 .3 Check the number of exposures remaining The exposure-count displays in the top control panel and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings. When this number reaches zero, the icon will flash in the top control panel and a flashing icon will appear in the viewfinder. No further pictures can be taken until you delete pictures or insert a new memory card.
2 Step 2—Adjust Camera Settings Option Default Description Image quality NORM (JPEG Normal) Image size L (Large) Sensitivity 200 Sensitivity (digital equivalent of film speed) 48– set to value roughly equivalent to ISO 200. 50 White balance (Auto) White balance is adjusted automatically for 51– natural colors under most types of lighting. 64 Pictures are compressed for balance between image quality and file size that is ideal for 41– 44 snapshots. Images are 2,464 × 1,632 pixels in size.
2 Tutorial—Basic Photography 2 .2 Choose single-area AF ( 76) Rotate the AF-area mode selector until it (single-area clicks into place pointing to AF). At this setting, the user can choose from eleven focus areas. Pressing the shutter-release button halfway locks focus at the distance to the subject in the selected focus area. 2 .3 Choose single-servo autofocus ( 72) Rotate the focus-mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to S (single-servo autofocus).
3 Step 3—Frame a Photograph The shutter-release button for vertical shooting ( 4) can be used when taking photographs in portrait (tall) orientation. The recommended stance for taking photographs is with one foot a half pace in front of the other and your upper body stable. Viewfinder Focus The viewfinder is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision.
4 Step 4—Focus Tutorial—Basic Photography In single-servo AF, the camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. After centering the focus brackets on your subject, press the shutter-release button halfway and check focus in the viewfinder. Viewfinder display ● Description Subject in focus. Focus point is between camera and subject. Focus point is behind subject. (flashes) Camera unable to focus on subject in focus brackets using autofocus.
5 Step 5—Check Exposure Indicator Tutorial—Basic Photography In exposure mode P (programmed auto), the camera automatically sets shutter speed and aperture when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Before shooting, check the shutter-speed and aperture indicators in the viewfinder. If the photo would be under- or over-exposed at current settings, one of the following indicators will appear in either the shutter-speed or aperture display. Description Photo will be overexposed.
6 Step 6—Take the Photograph Tutorial—Basic Photography Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. While the photograph is being recorded to the memory card after shooting, the access lamp next to the card slot cover will light. Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out. Removing the memory card or cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data.
Basic Playback Viewing Photographs To play photographs back, press the will be displayed in the monitor. button. The most recent photograph Viewing Additional Photographs To page through photographs in the order recorded, press the multi selector down. Press the multi selector up to view photographs in reverse order. To scroll rapidly through the images on the memory card, press and hold the up or down buttons on the multi selector.
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Using Camera Menus 39–40 Taking Photographs The Details Image Quality and Size 41–47 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) 48–50 White Balance 51–64 Image Adjustment 65–69 “Tutorial: Basic Photography” described the basic order of operations for taking photographs at the Choosing a Shooting Mode 70–71 most commonly-used settings. This chapter explains how and when to adjust camera settings for Focus 72–83 different shooting conditions.
Taking Photographs The chart below shows the basic order for adjusting settings when taking photographs. Before proceeding, be sure to read “Using Camera Menus” ( 39) for information on menu operations. How will this photograph be used? Image Quality and Size.......................................................... 41–47 Image Adjustment ................................................................ 65–69 What lighting is available? Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)......................................
Using Camera Menus Basic Menu Operations The next four sections involve settings that can be accessed via the camera menus. To view the camera menus, press the button. A 100 DSC NORM ON A Choosing a Menu The camera has four main menus: the playback menu, the shooting menu, the Custom Settings menu, and the setup menu. When the menu button is pressed, the camera displays the last menu used.
Making a Selection To modify settings for an item in the current menu: Taking Photographs—Using Camera Menus 1 SET UP Format LCD brightness Mirror lock-up Video mode Date Language Image comment Auto image rotation 0 OFF 2 NTSC En OFF ON Display options. 4 SET UP Video mode NTSC PAL Highlight option. OK PAL Highlight menu item. 3 SET UP Video mode OK SET UP Format LCD brightness Mirror lock-up Video mode Date Language Image comment Auto image rotation 0 OFF PTP En OFF ON Make selection.
Image Quality and Size Making Effective Use of Memory Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. The D2H supports the following image quality options (listed in descending order by image quality and file size): Option Description NEF + JPEG Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW) image and one fine-quality Fine JPEG image. NEF + JPEG Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW) image and one normal-qualNormal ity JPEG image.
Taking Photographs—Image Quality and Size Image quality can be set using the Image quality option in the shooting menu or by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial. When NEF (Raw) is selected, a compression option can be selected from the Raw compression menu. The Image Quality Menu 1 2 Highlight Image quality in the shooting menu ( 167) and press the multi selector to the right. Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right.
Option Rear panel NEF + JPEG Fine RAW+FINE NEF + JPEG Normal RAW+ NORM NEF + JPEG Basic RAW+ Taking Photographs—Image Quality and Size The QUAL Button Image quality can also be set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial (note that NEF (RAW) compression can only be adjusted in the Raw compression menu).
Taking Photographs—Image Quality and Size The Raw Compression Menu The Raw compression menu controls whether NEF (RAW) images are compressed. The setting chosen in the Raw compression menu takes effect whenever image quality is set to NEF + JPEG Fine, NEF + JPEG Normal, NEF + JPEG Basic, or NEF (Raw). NEF compression can not be selected using the QUAL button and command dials. 1 2 Highlight Raw compression in the shooting menu ( 167) and press the multi selector to the right.
The Image Size Menu 1 2 Highlight Image size in the shooting menu ( 167) and press the multi selector to the right. Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right. The shooting menu will be displayed. SHOOTING MENU Shooting menu bank Reset shooting menu Active folder File name Image quality Image size Raw compression White bal. A 100 DSC NORM ON A SHOOTING MENU Image size Large (2464x1632 )OK 4.0M Medium 1840x1224 2.
Taking Photographs—Image Quality and Size Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 512 MB card at different image quality and size settings. Image quality Raw compression Comp. NEF (Raw) NEF + JPEG Fine NEF (Raw) Comp. NEF (Raw) NEF + JPEG Normal Comp. NEF (Raw) NEF + JPEG Basic NEF (Raw) TIFF (RGB) JPEG Fine JPEG Normal JPEG Basic 46 File size* No.
* All figures are approximate. Size of JPEG files varies with scene recorded. Maximum number of frames that can be stored in memory buffer. ‡ Image size applies to JPEG images only. When opened in software provided with camera or in Nikon Capture 4, NEF images are 2,464 × 1,632 pixels in size. ** Total file size of NEF (RAW) and JPEG images. File size of compressed NEF (RAW) images is approximately fifty to sixty percent of uncompressed NEF images.
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) Reacting Faster to Light Taking Photographs—Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) “Sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. Sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 200 and ISO 1600 in steps equivalent to 1/3 EV.
Top control panel Rear control panel Viewfinder * * † Viewfinder display shows Viewfinder display shows † . . b1—ISO Auto ( 182) When ON is selected for Custom Setting b1 (ISO Auto), the camera will automatically vary sensitivity from the value selected by the user to help ensure optimum exposure. Sensitivity can not be set to HI-1 or HI-2 while ISO Auto is on, and ON can not be selected for ISO Auto is when ISO is set to HI-1 or HI-2.
Taking Photographs—Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) b2—ISO Step Value ( 183) Depending on the option selected for Custom Setting b2, sensitivity can also be set in increments equivalent to ½ or 1 EV. ISO step value set to 1/2 step ISO step value set to 1 step If possible, the current sensitivity setting is maintained when the step value is changed. If the current sensitivity setting is not available at the new step value, sensitivity will be rounded up to the nearest available setting.
White Balance Keeping Colors True Option Approximate color temperature Description Auto 3,500– 8,000 K Color temperature measured using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, LBCAST image sensor, and ambient light sensor and white balance adjusted automatically. For best results, use type G or D lens. With SB-800 Speedlight, white balance reflects conditions in effect when Speedlight fires. Incandescent 3,000 K Use under incandescent lighting. Fluorescent 4,200 K Use under fluorescent lighting.
White balance can be set using the White bal. option in the shooting menu or by pressing the WB button and rotating the main command dial. Taking Photographs—White Balance The White Balance Menu 1 2 Highlight White bal. in the shooting menu 167) and press the multi selector to the ( right. Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right. If Choose color temp. is selected, a menu of color temperatures will be displayed ( 56). If White bal.
Rear control panel Taking Photographs—White Balance The WB Button White balance can also be set by pressing the WB button and rotating the main command dial. White balance is displayed in the rear control panel and in the viewfinder sidebar: Viewfinder e5—Auto BKT Set ( 196) When WB bracketing is selected for custom setting e5 (Auto BKT Set), the camera will create several images each time the shutter is released.
Fine-Tuning White Balance Taking Photographs—White Balance At settings other than (Choose color temp.) and PRE (preset), white balance can be “fine tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate “warm” or “cold” cast into an image.
Rear control panel Taking Photographs—White Balance The WB Button White balance can also be fine-tuned by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial.
Choosing a Color Temperature Taking Photographs—White Balance Choose a setting of (Choose color temp.) to select the color temperature from thirty-one predetermined values ranging from 2,500 K to 10,000 K in increments of roughly 10 mired (note that the desired results will not be obtained with flash or fluorescent lighting). Color temperature can be selected in the white-balance menu or with the WB button and sub-command dial.
Preset White Balance Recording New Values with the Camera (1) Frame a neutral gray or white object and press the shutter-release button to measure a value for white balance ( 59). (2) Measure white balance with the ambient light sensor ( 59). Copying Values from Existing Photographs (3) Copy white balance from another photograph on the memory card ( 63). (4) Copy white balance from Nikon Capture 4 (available separately; 64).
Taking Photographs—White Balance Measuring a Value for White Balance White balance can be measured with reference to a neutral gray object or by measuring the color of the light source. The new value for white balance is automatically stored in preset d-0. Reference Description Neutral gray object Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photograph and white balance is measured using camera’s 1,005pixel RGB sensor.
Release the WB button briefly and then press the button until the icon in the rear control panel and viewfinder sidebar start to flash. A blinking will also appear in the top control panel and viewfinder frame-count displays. Rear control panel Top control panel Viewfinder 3 To measure white balance using a neutral gray or white object… …frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down.
Taking Photographs—White Balance 4 If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, will flash for about three seconds in the control panels, while the viewfinder will show a flashing . Rear control panel Viewfinder Top control panel If lighting is too dark or too bright, or if some types of artificial lighting are used when measuring white balance using the ambient light sensor, the camera may be unable to measure white balance.
Selecting a White Balance Preset To set white balance to a preset value: Highlight White bal. preset in the white balance menu ( 52) and press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown at right will be displayed. (To return to the shooting button.) menu, press the SHOOTING MENU Select Set d-0 d-1 d d-2 d-3 d-4 d -4 4 d-0 : 2 3 Presets are identified by an icon or thumbnail, a name (d-0 – d-4), and a comment. Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight the desired preset.
Taking Photographs—White Balance 4 Press the multi selector up or down to highlight Set. SHOOTING MENU White bal. White bal. preset d-1 Set Edit comment Select image Copy d-0 5 Press the multi selector to the right to set white balance to the value stored in the selected preset and return to the shooting menu.
Press the display. button to return to the thumbnail SHOOTING MENU Select Set d-0 d-1 d d-2 d-3 d-4 d -4 4 d-1 : Beach Copying White Balance from a Photograph (d-1 – d-4 Only) SHOOTING MENU To copy a value for white balance from a photoWhite bal. graph on the memory card to a selected preset White bal. preset (d-1 – d-4 only), highlight the preset in the thumbd-1 Set nail display and press the center of the multi seEdit comment lector as described in steps 1–3 on page 61.
Taking Photographs—White Balance 4 Press the center of the multi selector to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selected preset and return to the thumbnail display. If the highlighted photograph has a comment, the comment will be copied to the comment for the selected preset. SHOOTING MENU Select Set d-0 d-1 d - d d-2 d-3 d-4 d -4 4 d-1 : Copying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1 – d-4 To copy a measured value for white balance SHOOTING MENU White bal.
Image Adjustment Shooting Menu Settings This section describes settings that can only be adjusted from the shooting menu ( 161). When a photograph is taken, the camera automatically processes the image to increase the distinction between light and dark areas, making the picture appear sharper. The Image sharpening menu controls the amount of sharpening performed.
Adjusting Contrast: Tone Compensation Taking Photographs—Image Adjustment As photographs are saved to the memory card, they are processed to adjust the distribution of tones in the image, enhancing contrast. Tone compensation is performed by means of tone curves that define the relationship between the distribution of tones in the original image and the compensated result. The Tone compensation menu controls the type of curve used.
Suiting Colors to a Workflow: Color Mode Option Description I (sRGB) (default) Choose for portrait shots that will be printed or used “as is,” with no further modification. Photographs are adapted to the sRGB color space. Photographs taken at this setting are adapted to the Adobe RGB color space. This color space is capable of expressing a wider II (Adobe RGB) gamut of colors than sRGB, making it the preferred choice for images that will be extensively processed or retouched.
Taking Photographs—Image Adjustment 1 Highlight Color mode in the shooting menu ( 168) and press the multi selector to the right. 2 Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right. The shooting menu will be displayed. SHOOTING MENU White bal.
Controlling Color: Hue Adjustment 1 Highlight Hue adjustment in the shooting menu ( 169) and press the multi selector to the right. 2 Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right. The shooting menu will be displayed. SHOOTING MENU A 200 A A I 0° OFF White bal.
Choosing a Shooting Mode Single Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror Up Taking Photographs—Choosing a Shooting Mode Shooting mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time, in a continuous sequence, with a timed shutter-release delay, or with the mirror raised to enhance shutter response and minimize vibration. To choose a shooting mode, press the mode dial lock release and turn the mode dial to the desired setting.
While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the memory card slot will light. Depending on the number of the images in the buffer, recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes. Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone out. If the camera is switched off while data remain in the buffer, the power will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been recorded to the memory card.
Focus Controlling How the Camera Focuses This section describes the options that control how your camera focuses: focus mode, focus-area selection, and AF-area mode. Taking Photographs—Focus Focus Mode Focus mode is controlled by the focus mode selector on the front of the camera.
Predictive Focus Tracking If the camera autofocus system detects that the subject is moving when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway, it will automatically initiate predictive focus tracking. If the subject is moving toward or away from the camera, the camera will track focus while attempting to predict where the subject will be when the shutter is released.
Focus Area Selection Taking Photographs—Focus The D2H offers a choice of eleven focus areas that together cover a wide area of the frame. The focus area can be selected manually, allowing photographs to be composed the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame, or automatically to ensure that the subject closest to the camera is always in focus regardless of where it is the frame (closest-subject priority; 76).
Rotate the sub-command dial clockwise to cycle endlessly through focus areas in the order shown at right, counter-clockwise to cycle through focus areas in the reverse order. Taking Photographs—Focus Focus Area Selection for Portrait (Tall) Orientation Photographs If the shutter-release button for vertical shooting is unlocked, the focus area can also be selected by pressing the AF-ON button for vertical shooting and rotating the sub-command dial for vertical shooting.
Autofocus Taking Photographs—Focus When the focus mode selector is set to S (single-servo autofocus) or C (continuous-servo autofocus), the camera focuses automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. This section describes focus options that are only available in single- and continuous-servo AF. AF-Area Mode AF-area mode determines how the focus area is selected and what happens if the subject moves out of the selected focus area while the camera is still focusing.
Mode Description Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Prevents out-of-focus shots when photographing erratically moving subjects. Focus area can not be selected manually, and focus areas are not displayed in viewfinder or top control panel. Camera may be unable to select focus area containing closest subject when telephoto lens is used or subject is poorly lit. Single-area AF is recommended in these cases.
Summary of Autofocus Options Taking Photographs—Focus Focus mode AF-area mode Control-panel display Active focus area Focus-area selection Single-area AF Shown in viewfinder Manual Dynamic-area AF Shown in viewfinder Manual Group dynamic-AF Shown in viewfinder Camera automatically selects focus area from within manually selected group Dynamic-area AF with closestsubject priority Not shown Automatic Single-area AF Shown in viewfinder Manual Dynamic-area AF Shown in viewfinder Manual G
When to use it Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area. Use with static subjects when Focus will remain locked while shutter-release button time is available to compose is pressed halfway. photo. Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area. If subject moves before camera has focused, camera Use with static subjects when will focus based on information from other focus time is available to compose areas. Focus will remain locked while shutter-release photo. button is pressed halfway.
Focus Lock Taking Photographs—Focus Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that will not be in one of the eleven focus areas in the final composition. It can also be used when the autofocus system is unable to focus ( 82). In single-servo AF, focus locks automatically when the in-focus indicator (●) appears in the viewfinder. In continuous-servo AF, focus must be locked manually using the AE-L/AF-L button.
Recompose the photograph and shoot. In single-servo AF, focus will remain locked between shots as long as the shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Focus will also remain locked between shots while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance.
Getting Good Results with Autofocus Taking Photographs—Focus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 83) or use focus lock ( 80) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. AF-Assist Illuminators If the subject is dark, a Speedlight with an AF-assist illuminator can be used to assist the autofocus.
Manual Focus Taking Photographs—Focus Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when the autofocus does not produce the desired results ( 82). To focus manually, set the focusmode selector to M and adjust the lens focusing ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even when the image is not in focus. The Electronic Range Finder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.
Exposure Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure Metering Taking Photographs—Exposure Three metering method are available to determine how the camera sets exposure. Before shooting, press the metering selector lock button and rotate the metering selector to choose a method suited to the composition and lighting conditions, and confirm your selection in the viewfinder.
Exposure Mode CPU Lenses When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f/-number). At other settings, the shutter release will be disabled and a blinking will appear in the aperture displays in the top control panel and viewfinder. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring. Depth-of-Field Preview To preview the effects of aperture, press and hold the depth-of-field preview button.
P: Programmed Auto Taking Photographs—Exposure In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program (see below) for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. Adjustments can be made using flexible program, exposure compensation ( 97), and auto exposure bracketing ( 98). Programmed auto is only available with CPU lenses.
Exposure Program The exposure program for programmed auto is shown in the following graph: 14 F1 13 11 12 9 10 8 7 5 6 3 2 4 0 1 -1 -3 -2 ] V [E -4 ISO 200; lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF 50 mm f/1.4 D) 15 F1.4 16 F2 1 /3 17 17 18 19 F5.6 F8 20 Aperture F2.
S: Shutter-Priority Auto Taking Photographs—Exposure In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Shutter speed can be set to values between 30 s and 1/8,000 s. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects, high shutter speeds to “freeze” motion. Shutter-priority auto is only available with CPU lenses.
Changing from Manual to Shutter-Priority Auto in manual exposure mode and then select shutIf you select a shutter speed of ter-priority auto without changing the shutter speed, the indicator in the shutterspeed display will flash and the shutter can not be released. Rotate the main command dial to select a different shutter speed before shooting.
A: Aperture-Priority Auto Taking Photographs—Exposure In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Small apertures (high f/-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing both the main subject and background into focus. Large apertures (low f/-numbers) soften background details and let more light into the camera, increasing the range of the flash and making photographs less susceptible to blurring.
Exposure Warning If the camera is unable to produce the correct exposure at the selected aperture, the electronic analog exposure display ( 93) in the viewfinder will show the amount of under- or over-exposure and one of the following indicators will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder shutter-speed displays: Indicator Description Subject too bright. Choose smaller aperture (larger f/-number) or lower sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 48), or use optional Neutral Density (ND) filter.
M: Manual Taking Photographs—Exposure In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed can be set to values between 30 s and 1/8,000 s, or the shutter ). Aperture can can be held open indefinitely for a long time-exposure ( be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens. Using the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder, you can adjust exposure according to shooting conditions and the task at hand.
Electronic Analog Exposure Displays The electronic analog exposure displays in the top control panel and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings. Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b3 (EV step), the amount of underor over-exposure is shown in increments of 1/ 3 EV, ½ EV, or 1 EV. If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays will flash.
Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock Taking Photographs—Exposure The button can be used to lock shutter speed at the value selected in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, or to lock aperture at the value selected in aperture-priority auto and manual exposure modes. Lock is not available in programmed auto. Shutter-Speed Lock To lock shutter speed at the selected value, press the button and rotate the main command dial until shutter-speed lock icons appear in the viewfinder and the top control panel.
Autoexposure Lock 1 Select center-weighted or spot metering. If using center-weighted metering, select the center focus area with the multi selector ( 74). 2 Position the subject in the selected focus area and press the shutter-release button halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus area, press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock exposure (and focus, except in manual focus mode). Confirm that the in-focus indicator (●) appears in the viewfinder.
Taking Photographs—Exposure 3 Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. Metered Area In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 3-mm (0.12˝) circle centered on the selected focus area. In center-weighted metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in an 8-mm (0.31˝) circle at the center of the viewfinder.
Exposure Compensation 1 Pressing the button, rotate the main command dial and confirm exposure compensation in the top control panel or the viewfinder (in the viewfinder, positive values are shown by a icon, negative values by a icon). Exposure compensation can be set to values between –5 EV (underexposure) and ±0 EV ( +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV.
Bracketing Taking Photographs—Exposure The D2H offers three types of bracketing: exposure bracketing, flash bracketing, and white balance bracketing. In exposure bracketing, the camera varies exposure compensation with each shot, while in the case of flash bracketing, flash level is varied with each shot (i-TTL and auto aperture flash control modes only; 109, 111).
Pressing the button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment ( 100–102). 4 Compose a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. Modifications to exposure are added to those made with exposure compensation ( 97), making it possible to achieve exposure compensation values of more than 5 EV.
The bracketing programs available depend on the option selected for Custom Setting b3 (EV step; 184). Taking Photographs—Exposure 1/3 Step Selected for EV Step Control panel display 100 No. of Exposure shots increment Bracketing order (EVs) 3 +1/ 3 EV +0.3, 0, +0.7 3 +2/ 3 EV +0.7, 0, +1.3 3 +1 EV +1.0, 0, +2.0 3 –1/ 3 EV –0.3, –0.7, 0 3 –2/ 3 EV –0.7, –1.3, 0 3 –1 EV –1.0, –2.0, 0 2 +1/ 3 EV 0, +0.3 2 + / EV 0, +0.7 2 +1 EV 0, +1.0 2 –1/ 3 EV 0, –0.3 2 – / EV 0, –0.
1/2 Step Selected for EV Step No. of Exposure shots increment 3 Bracketing order (EVs) +½ EV +0.5, 0, +1.0 3 +1 EV +1.0, 0, +2.0 3 –½ EV –0.5, –1.0, 0 3 –1 EV –1.0, –2.0, 0 2 +½ EV 0, +0.5 2 +1 EV 0, +1.0 2 –½ EV 0, –0.5 Taking Photographs—Exposure Control panel display 2 –1 EV 0, –1.0 3 ±½ EV 0, –0.5, +0.5 3 ±1 EV 0, –1.0, +1.0 5 ±½ EV 0, –1.0, –0.5, +0.5, +1.0 5 ±1 EV 0, –2.0, –1.0, +1.0, +2.0 7 ±½ EV 0, –1.5, –1.0, –0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5 7 ±1 EV 0, –3.0, –2.
1 Step Selected for EV Step Taking Photographs—Exposure Control panel display No. of Exposure shots increment 3 Bracketing order (EVs) +1 EV +1.0, 0, +2.0 3 –1 EV –1.0, –2.0, 0 2 +1 EV 0, +1.0 2 –1 EV 0, –1.0 3 ±1 EV 0, –1.0, +1.0 5 ±1 EV 0, –2.0, –1.0, +1.0, +2.0 7 ±1 EV 0, –3.0, –2.0, –1.0, +1.0, +2.0, +3.0 9 ±1 EV 0, –4.0, –3.0, –2.0, –1.0, +1.0, +2.0, +3.0, +4.
White Balance Bracketing Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 (Auto BKT set; 196). CSM MENU e5 Auto bracketing set AE & flash AE only Flash only WB bracketing 2 OK Pressing the button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence ( 105). At settings other than zero, a icon and bracketing indicator will appear in the top control panel. The rear control panel will show and the viewfinder .
Taking Photographs—Exposure 4 Compose a photograph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each copy will have a different white balance. Modifications to white balance are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance fine-tuning ( 54).
The number of shots, white balance (WB) increment, and bracketing order for each of the possible white-balance bracketing programs is shown below. No.
Flash Photography Using Optional Speedlights Taking Photographs—Flash Photography The D2H supports flash photography when an optional Speedlight is mounted on the camera’s accessory shoe. A flash can be used not only when natural lighting is inadequate, but also to fill in shadows, illuminate back-lit subjects, and even to add a catch light to the eyes of a portrait subject.
To prevent white balance from being adjusted in response to color temperature variations, select a white balance setting other than A (Auto). Select (Flash) for fixed white balance. Auto FP High-Speed Sync Auto FP High-Speed Sync is activated automatically at shutter speeds faster than ½50 s, allowing auto flash control at all shutter speeds up to and including 1/8,000 s (normal sync control is used at shutter speeds slower than ½50 s, including ).
Taking Photographs—Flash Photography FV Lock This feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed without changing the flash level. This ensures that flash output is appropriate to the subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame. Flash output is adjusted automatically for any changes in sensitivity (ISO equivalency), aperture, and Speedlight zoom head position.
i-TTL Flash Control When used with the D2H and set to TTL, the SB-800 automatically uses one of the following types of i-TTL flash control: Flash control Description Speedlight emits series of nearly invisible preflashes (monitor preflashes) immediately before main flash.
D-TTL Flash Control Taking Photographs—Flash Photography D-TTL flash control is available when an optional SB-series 80DX, 28DX, or 50DX Speedlight is mounted on the camera accessory shoe. D-TTL flash control is not available with other optional Speedlights. The type of flash control depends on the lens attached: Lens Description 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Speedlight emits a series of nearly invisible preflashes (monitor preflashes) immediately before main flash.
Compatible Speedlights SB-800 SB-800 (Advanced Wireless Lighting) SB-80DX SB-28DX SB-50DX i-TTL1 ✔ ✔ — — D-TTL2 — — ✔ ✔ Speedlight Flash mode/feature TTL AA Auto aperture ✔ ✔ ✔ — A Non-TTL auto ✔ — ✔4 — GN Range-priority manual ✔ — — — M 3 Manual ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ FP high-speed sync — — ✔5 — — Repeating flash ✔ ✔ ✔ Rear-curtain sync ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Red-eye reduction ✔ ✔ ✔ — Flash Color Information Communication ✔ ✔ — — Auto FP High-Speed Sync ✔ ✔ — — REAR
Taking Photographs—Flash Photography The following Speedlights can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. If they are set to TTL, the camera shutter-release button will lock and no photographs can be taken.
Flash Sync Modes Flash sync mode Front-curtain sync Slow sync Description This mode is recommended for most situations. In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto modes, shutter speed will automatically be set to values between 1/ 60 and ½50 s (1/ 60 to 1/ 8,000 s with Auto FP High-Speed Sync). Flash is combined with speeds as slow as 30 s to capture both subject and background at night or under dim light. This mode is only available in programmed auto and aperture-priority auto exposure modes.
Taking Photographs—Flash Photography To choose the flash sync mode, press the button and rotate the main command dial until the desired flash sync mode is selected in the top control panel: Front curtain sync Red-eye reduction with slow sync3, 4 Rear curtain sync2 Slow sync1 Red-eye reduction3 1 Slow sync is available only in programmed auto and aperture-priority auto exposure modes. In shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes, (front-curtain sync) will be selected when the button is released.
Exposure mode Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto Shutter speed Aperture * Set automatically by camera Set automatically by camera ½50 s–30 s† * Aperture-priority auto Set automatically by camera Value selected by user‡ Manual ½50 s–30 s† 86 88 90 92 * Shutter speeds are set automatically in the range ½50 s–1/ 60 s, or ½50 s–30 s at flash sync settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, and red-eye reduction with slow sync.
Taking Photographs—Flash Photography Notes on Optional Speedlights Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the Speedlight supports i-TTL or D-TTL flash control, refer to the entry for digital SLR cameras in the table of camera types. If Auto FP High-Speed Sync is not used, the shutter will synchronize with an external flash at speeds of ½50 s or slower.
Flash Contacts and Indicators The Accessory Shoe SB-series Speedlights, including the SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 50DX, 27, 23, 22s, and 29s, can be mounted directly on the camera accessory shoe without a sync cable. The accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock for Speedlights with a locking pin (e.g., SB-series 80DX and 27). The Sync Terminal A sync cable can be connected to the sync terminal as required.
Interval Timer Photography Taking Photographs at Preset Intervals The D2H is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. Taking Photographs—Interval Timer Photography 1 Highlight Intvl timer shooting in the shooting menu ( 169) and press the multi selector to the right. 2 Press the multi selector left or right to highlight options and press the multi selector up or down to change interval timer settings. The selected option is highlighted in blue.
After highlighting Start at the bottom of the interval timer menu and pressing the multi selector up or down to select On, press the button. The first series of shots will be taken at the specified starting time. Shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken.
Taking Photographs—Interval Timer Photography During Shooting During interval timer photography, the icon in the top control panel will blink. Immediately before the next shooting interval begins, the shutter speed display will show the number of intervals remaining, and the aperture display will show the number of shots remaining in the current interval.
Pausing Interval Timer Photography To pause interval timer photography: Press the multi selector left or right to highlight Start at the bottom of the interval timer menu. SHOOTING MENU Intvl timer shooting Select intvl*no. of shots 010x3=0030 Remaining (intvl*shots) 010x3=0030 Start 2 Press the multi selector up or down to select Pause and press the button. Interval time photography can also be paused by: • Pressing the button between intervals.
Interrupting Interval Timer Photography To interrupt interval timer photography: Taking Photographs—Interval Timer Photography 1 2 Press the multi selector left or right to highlight Start at the bottom of the interval timer menu (see opposite). Press the multi selector up or down to select Done and press the ton. Interval timer photography will also be interrupted if: • A two button reset is performed ( 128). • Another shooting bank is selected ( 162).
Self-Timer Mode Delaying Shutter Release The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. To use the self-timer: 3 Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or place the camera on a stable, level surface. Press the shooting mode dial lock release and rotate the shooting mode dial to select (self-timer mode). Frame the photograph and focus. If autofocus is in effect, be sure not to block the lens when activating the self-timer.
Non-CPU Lenses Specifying Lens Data Taking Photographs—Non-CPU Lenses By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to a variety of CPU lens functions when using a non-CPU lens.
Highlight Focal length and press the multi selector to the right. SHOOTING MENU Non-CPU lens data Taking Photographs—Non-CPU Lenses 2 Focal length Maximum aperture 3 Select the group to which the lens belongs from 6 - 45, 50 - 180, 200 - 4000 and press the multi selector to the right. SHOOTING MENU Focal length N/A 6 – 45 50 – 180 200 – 4000 4 Select the lens focal length (in mm) and press the multi selector to the right.
The Function Button Taking Photographs—Non-CPU Lenses 1 Select FV Lock/Lens data for Custom Setting f4 (FUNC. Button; 201). CSM MENU f4 Assign FUNC. Button FV Lock FV Lock/Lens data OK 1 step spd/apeture Same as AE-L/AF-L Flash off Bracketing burst 2 Press the FUNC. button and rotate the main command dial.
Highlight Maximum aperture and press the multi selector to the right. SHOOTING MENU Non-CPU lens data Focal length Maximum aperture 3 Select the f/-number corresponding to the maximum lens aperture and press the multi selector to the right. SHOOTING MENU Maximum aperture N/A 1.2 1.4 1.8 2 2.5 2.8 OK The Function Button 1 Select FV Lock/Lens data for Custom Setting f4 (FUNC. Button; 201). CSM MENU f4 Assign FUNC.
Two-Button Reset Restoring Default Settings Taking Photographs—Two-Button Reset The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the WB and ISO buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). Custom Settings are not affected.
More About Playback Playback Options This section details the operations that can be performed during playback, including thumbnail playback, playback zoom, and photo information display.
Single-Image Playback More About Playback To play photographs back, press the will be displayed in the monitor. button. The most recent photograph 100-1 To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the button or press the shutter-release button halfway. To view camera menus ( 148), press the button.
Image Review ( 159) When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu, photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor as they are being recorded to the memory card. In single-frame, self-timer, and mirror-up modes, photographs are displayed one at a time as they are taken. In continuous shooting mode, display begins when shooting ends, with the first photograph in the current series displayed.
Photo Information More About Playback Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in single-image playback. Depending on the option selected for Display mode in the playback menu ( 159), there are up to seven pages of information for each photo. Press the multi-selector left or right to cycle through photo information as follows: (Page 4) ↔ (Page 3) ↔ Page 2 ↔ Page 1 ↔ (Page 5) ↔ (Page 6) ↔ (Page 4). Page 1 1 Voice memo icon ...141 2 Protect status.........137 3 Folder number/frame number ......
Page 4 (Shooting Data 2)* 6 Tone compensation..66 7 Sharpening ..............65 8 Color mode .............67 9 Image comment ....210 10 Folder number/frame number .................150 1 2 3 5 7 9 :200 200 :AUTO O :0 :AUTO O :AUTO :MODE1 : IISO W IT WHI ITEE BAL BAL. B WH HIT HIT TE B BAL. L +/– L. /– TO ONE E SH HARPNESS PNESS P ESS S CO COLOR OLOR R MOD M MODE DE E COMMENT C MMEN NTT N 4 6 8 100-1 10 *Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode in playback menu ( 159).
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback More About Playback To display images in “contact sheets” of four or nine images, press the button and rotate the main command dial.
To Press and / or rotate Description Change protect status of highlighted photo Images marked by icon can not be deleted using button or Delete option in playback menu (note that protected images will be deleted when memory card is formatted). To protect image, or to remove protection from protected image, press button ( 137). Display menus Return to shooting mode Press 39).
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom More About Playback Press the button to zoom in on the image displayed in single-image playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: To To Cancel/ resume zoom Select area displayed Press and / or rotate ( ) Description Press to cancel zoom and return to single-image or thumbnail playback. Press again to zoom image in.
Protecting Photographs from Deletion To protect a photograph: 1 2 Display the image in full-frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list. Press the button. The photograph will be marked with a icon. 100-1 To remove protection from the photograph so that it can be deleted, display the photograph in full-frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list and then press the button.
Deleting Individual Photographs More About Playback To delete a photograph displayed in single-image playback, or the photograph highlighted in thumbnail playback, press the button. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. 1 2 Display the image in full-frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list. Press the button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Delete? Yes Delete? Yes 1000 3 100-3 10 10000 00-4 00- 100-1 3 To delete the photograph, press the button again.
Voice Memos Recording and Playback The D2H is equipped with a built-in microphone, allowing voice memos to be added to photographs. Voice memos can be played back over the camera’s built-in speaker.
Recording Voice Memos Voice Memos Voice memos up to sixty seconds long can be added to photographs using the built-in microphone. In shooting mode, a voice memo can be added to the most recent photograph. In playback mode, voice memos can be added to photographs displayed in single-image playback or selected in the thumbnail list. 1 Ready the camera for recording. Shooting Mode At default settings, voice memos can not be recorded in shooting mode.
During Recording icons in the rear During recording, the control panel and viewfinder sidebar will blink. A countdown timer in the rear control panel shows the length of the voice memo that can be recorded (in seconds). Rear control panel Viewfinder sidebar Monitor In playback mode, a icon is displayed in the monitor during recording. 100-1 After Recording If a voice memo has been recorded for the most recent photograph, a icon will be displayed in the rear control panel and viewfinder sidebar.
Voice Memo Recording Options Voice Memos Three setup menu options control voice memo recording: Voice memo, Voice memo protect, and Voice memo button. Voice Memo To choose a voice memo option for shooting mode, highlight Voice memo in the setup menu ( 212) and press the multi selector to the right. The following options are available: SET UP Voice memo OK Off On (auto and manual) Manual only Option To Off (default) Description Voice memos can not be recorded in shooting mode.
Option SET UP Voice memo protect ON On OFF Off OK Description On Voice memo can not be recorded in shooting mode if one already exists for (default) most recent image. Off Voice memo can be recorded in shooting mode even if one already exists for most recent image. Existing memo will be deleted and replaced by new memo. Voice memos can not be overwritten in playback mode. Voice Memo Button This option controls manual recording.
Playing Voice Memos Voice Memos Voice memos can be played back over the camera’s built-in speaker when the associated image is viewed in single-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list. The presence of a voice memo is indicated by an icon. 100-1 To To Start/end playback Delete voice memo Press Description Press to start playback. Playback will end when button is pressed again or entire memo has been played back. Confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Voice Memo Playback Options SET UP Audio output Voice Memos The Audio output option in the setup menu controls whether voice memos are played back over the camera’s built-in speaker or by a device to which the camera is connected via the EG-D2 audio / video cable. When sound is played back over the built-in speaker, the Audio output option also controls playback volume. Via speaker Via VIDEO OUT Off 212) and press the multi Highlight Audio output in the setup menu ( selector to the right.
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Menu Guide The Playback Menu 148–160 Index to Menu Options The Shooting Menu 161–169 Custom Settings Changes to a variety of camera settings are made with the help of menus that appear in the camera monitor. This chapter covers: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains options for managing the images stored on memory cards, and for playing pictures back in automated slide shows.
The Playback Menu Managing Images The playback menu contains the following options: Menu Guide—The Playback Menu PLAYBACK MENU Delete Playback folder Slide show Hide image Print set Display mode Image review After delete Option ND2H 2s Delete 148–149 Playback folder 150 Slide show 151–153 Hide image 154–155 Print set 156–158 Display mode 159 Image review 159 After delete 160 The playback menu is not displayed if no memory card is inserted.
Deleting Selected Photographs: Selected 1 PLAYBACK MENU Set Zoom OK 4 PLAYBACK MENU Set Zoom OK 100-1 100-2 100-3 100-1 100-2 100-3 100-4 100-5 100-6 100-4 100-5 100-6 Highlight image. (To view highlighted image full screen, press . Press again to return to thumbnail list.) 3 2 Select highlighted image. Selected image marked by icon. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, highlight and press center of multi selector.
Playback Folder Menu Guide—The Playback Menu To display the playback folder menu, highlight Playback folder in the playback menu ( 148) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection. PLAYBACK MENU Playback folder NCD2H OK All Current Option Description NCD2H Images in all folders created by the D2H will be visible during playback.
Slide Show Option Start Frame intvl PLAYBACK MENU Slide show OK Start Frame intvl Audio playback Description Start slide show. Choose how long each picture will be displayed. Audio playback Display menu of voice memo playback options. Starting the Slide Show: Start Selecting Start starts an automated slide show. All photographs in the folder or folders selected in the Playback folder menu ( 150) will be played back in the order recorded, with a pause between each image.
Menu Guide—The Playback Menu Pause The dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends or when the button is pressed to pause playback. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection. Restart Frame intvl • Restart: Resume slide show. Audio playback • Frame intvl: Change the length of time each picture is displayed. • Audio playback: Display a menu of voice memo playback options.
Voice Memo Playback Options: Audio Playback PLAYBACK MENU Audio playback • On: voice memos are played back during slide shows. The menu shown at right will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection. PLAYBACK MENU Audio playback Display image for: Option OFF Off ON On Frame interval OK OK Length of voice memo Description Playback will end when next frame is displayed, even if entire Frame intvl memo has not been played.
Hide Image Menu Guide—The Playback Menu The Hide image option is used to hide or reveal selected photographs. Hidden images are visible only in the Hide image menu, and can only be deleted by formatting the memory card. Highlight Hide image in the playback menu ( 148) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.
Revealing All Photographs: Deselect All File Attributes for Hidden Images Hidden images have “hidden” and “read-only” status when viewed on a Windows computer. In the case of “NEF+JPEG” images, this marking applies to both the NEF (RAW) and JPEG image. Protected and Hidden Images Removing protection from an image that is both hidden and protected will simultaneously reveal the image.
Print Set Menu Guide—The Playback Menu Print set is used to create a digital “print order” that lists the photographs to be printed, the number of copies, and the information to be included on each print. This information is stored on the memory card in Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). The card can then be removed from the camera and used to print the selected images printed on any DPOF-compatible device. Highlight Print set in the playback menu ( 148) and press the multi selector to the right.
Modifying the Print Order: Select / Set 1 2 PLAYBACK MENU Set Zoom OK 100-1 100-2 100-3 100-4 100-5 100-6 PLAYBACK MENU Set Zoom OK 100-1 100-2 100-3 100-5 100-6 1 100-4 3 4 Highlight image. (To view highlighted image full screen, press . Press again to return to thumbnail list.) Press button and press multi selector up or down to specify number of prints (up to 9), or press center of multi selector to select image and set number of prints to 1. Selected images are icon.
Removing All Images from the Print Order: Deselect All Menu Guide—The Playback Menu Choosing Deselect all? displays the confirmation PLAYBACK MENU Print set dialog shown at right. Press the multi selector up Deselect all print or down to highlight an option, then press the settings? button to make a selection. No • Yes: remove all images in the folder or folders Yes selected in the Playback folder menu ( 150) from the print order.
Display Mode Option Data* PLAYBACK MENU Display mode Done Data Histogram Highlight Focus area OK Description Include shooting data in photo information display. Histogram* Include histogram in photo information display. Highlights* Include highlights in photo information display. Focus area Active focus area (if single-servo AF is used with dynamic-area AF, group dynamic-AF, or closest-subject priority, area where focus first locked) is shown in red in photo information display. * Default selection.
After Delete Menu Guide—The Playback Menu After delete determines whether the following or previous photograph is displayed after an image is deleted. Highlight After delete in the playback menu ( 148) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.
The Shooting Menu Managing Images The shooting menu contains two pages of options: Option A 100 DSC NORM ON A SHOOTING MENU White bal. ISO Image sharpening Tone compensation Color mode Hue adjustment Intvl timer shooting Non-CPU lens data A 200 A A I 0° OFF Shooting menu bank 162–163 Reset shooting menu 164 Active folder 165 File name 166 Image quality 167 Image size 167 Raw compression 167 White bal.
Shooting Menu Bank Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu Shooting menu settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings. The new settings will be stored in the bank even when the camera is turned off, and will be restored the next time the bank is selected.
Renaming Shooting Menu Banks Highlight Rename and press the multi selector to the right. 3 The following dialog will be displayed. Enter a name as described below. A list of shooting menu banks will be displayed. Highlight the desired bank and press the multi selector to the right. Keyboard area Use multi selector to highlight letters, press center of multi selector to select. SHOOTING MENU Shooting menu bank Rename SHOOTING MENU cursor Input OK ! " # $ %& ' ( ) * + , – .
Reset Shooting Menu Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu To restore default settings for the current shooting menu bank ( 162), highlight Reset shooting menu in the shooting menu ( 161) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection. Option SHOOTING MENU Reset shooting menu OK No Yes Description No Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged. Yes Restore settings to default values.
Active Folder Option New Select folder SHOOTING MENU Active folder Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu To select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored, highlight Active folder in the shooting menu ( 161) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection. New Select folder Description Dialog shown at right will be displayed; press multi selector up or down to choose number for new folder.
File Name Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu Photographs are saved using file names consisting of “DSC_” or “_DSC” followed by a four-digit file number and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSC_0001.JPG”). The File name option is used to change the “DSC” portion of the file name. Highlight File name in the shooting menu ( 161) and press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown at right will be displayed; press the multi selector to the right to display the following dialog.
Image Quality SHOOTING MENU Image quality NEF(Raw)+JPEG Fine NEF(Raw)+JPEG Normal NEF(Raw)+JPEG Basic NEF(Raw) TIFF(RGB) JPEG Fine OK JPEG Normal JPEG Basic Image Size Image size can be selected from Large (2464 × 1632 4.0M) and Medium (1840 × 1224 2.2M). See “Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size” ( 45). SHOOTING MENU Image size Large (2464x1632 )OK 4.0M Medium 1840x1224 2.
ISO Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) can be increased from the default value, which is roughly equivalent to ISO 200. Settings of HI-1 and HI-2 are only available when Custom Setting b1 (ISO auto) is off. See “Taking Photographs: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)” ( 48). SHOOTING MENU ISO 200 250 320 400 500 640 800 OK Image Sharpening Seven options are available for image sharpening. See “Taking Photographs: Image Adjustment” ( 65).
Hue Adjustment SHOOTING MENU Hue adjustment 0 OK Interval Timer Shooting Take photographs automatically at pre-selected intervals. See “Taking Photographs: Interval Timer Photography” ( 118).
Custom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Menu Guide—Custom Settings Custom settings are used to fine-tune a variety of camera settings to suit the user’s preferences, creating combinations of settings that differ from the factory defaults in effect at the time your camera was purchased.
The following Custom Settings are available: Custom setting 173 R Menu reset Reset CSM menu 174 a1 AF-C mode priority AF-C priority Selection 176 a2 AF-S mode priority AF-S priority Selection 176 a3 Group dynamic AF Pattern selection in Group Dynamic AF a4 Disable Lock-On Disable focus tracking with Lock-On 179 a5 AF activation AF activation 179 a6 Focus area Illum Focus area Illumination a7 Focus area Focus area select 181 a8 Vertical AF ON Vertical AF ON button function 182 a
Menu Guide—Custom Settings Options d Shooting/Display e f 172 d1 Shooting speed CL-Mode shooting speed 188 d2 Maximum shots C-Mode max. shots 188 d3 Exp. delay mode Exposure delay mode 189 d4 Long exp. NR Long exposure noise reduction 190 d5 File No. Seq.
Custom Setting C: Bank Select The default names for the four Custom Settings banks are A, B, C, and D. A descriptive caption can be added using the Rename option as described in “The Shooting Menu: Shooting Menu Bank” ( 162). To display the bank menu, highlight Bank select in the top level of the CSM menu ( 170) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection. Option Description A* (default) Select bank A.
Custom Setting R: Menu Reset Menu Guide—Custom Settings To restore default settings for the current Custom Settings bank ( 173), highlight Menu reset in the top level of the CSM menu ( 170) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection. Option CSM MENU R Reset CSM menu Yes Description No Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged. Yes Restore settings to default values.
Default settings are listed below. FPS rate a2 AF-S mode priority Focus a3 Group dynamic AF Pattern 1 / Closest subject a4 Disable Lock-On a5 AF activation No Shutter/AF-ON a6 Focus area Illum Manual focus mode On Continuous mode On When selected 0.2 s a7 Focus area a8 Vertical AF ON b1 ISO auto No wrap AF-ON+Focus area Off b2 ISO step value 1/3 step b3 EV step 1/3 step b4 Exposure comp. EV 1/3 step b5 Exposure comp.
Custom Setting a1: AF-C Mode Priority Menu Guide—Custom Settings This option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) in continuous-servo AF. Highlight a1 AF-C mode priority in the second 171) and press the level of the CSM menu ( multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.
Custom Setting a3: Group Dynamic AF Option CSM MENU a3 Pattern selection in Group Dynamic AF Pattern 1 Closest subject Center area Pattern 2 Closest subject Center are OK Description Focus areas are grouped in pattern 1 ( 178). Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera in curPattern 1 / Closest subject rent focus area group. If subject moves out of selected focus area, camera will focus based on information from other focus areas in (default) same group.
Focus areas are grouped as follows (illustrations show the display in the top control panel): Menu Guide—Custom Settings Closest subject Center area Left Left Pattern 1 Pattern 2 * Top Top Center Right Left Center1 Center2 Right Bottom Bottom Top Top Center Bottom Right Left Center1 Center2 Right Bottom * The center focus-area group is selected by pressing the center of the multi selector once to activate the current center focus-area group and then pressing the center of the multi se
Custom Setting a4: Disable Lock-on CSM MENU a4 Disable focus tracking with Lock-On ON No OFF Yes OK Option Description No (default) Camera waits before adjusting focus when distance to subject changes abruptly. Prevents camera from refocusing when subject is briefly obscured by objects passing through frame. Yes Camera immediately adjusts focus when distance to subject changes abruptly. Use when photographing series of subjects at varying distances in quick succession.
Custom Setting a6: Focus Area Illum Menu Guide—Custom Settings The options in this menu control when the focus areas are illuminated and for how long. Highlight a6 Focus area Illum in the second level of the CSM menu ( 171) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press the multi selector to the right. Manual Focus Mode This option controls whether the active focus frame is displayed in manual focus mode.
Option Description CSM MENU a6 Focus area Illumination When selected 0.2 s OK 1s 0.2 s (default) Active focus area displayed for 0.2 s. 1s Active focus area displayed for 1 s. Custom Setting a7: Focus Area By default, the focus-area display is bounded by CSM MENU a7 Focus area select the four outer focus areas so that, for example, pressing the multi selector up when the top focus OK OFF No wrap area is selected has no effect.
Custom Setting a8: Vertical AF-ON Menu Guide—Custom Settings This option determines what functions are assigned to the AF-ON button for vertical shooting. Highlight a8 Vertical AF-ON in the second level of the CSM menu ( 171) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.
Option Description Off Sensitivity remains fixed at value selected by user, regardless of whether (default) optimal exposure can be achieved at current exposure settings. On When optimal exposure can not be achieved at sensitivity selected by user, sensitivity is adjusted to compensate, to minimum approximately equivalent to ISO 200 and maximum approximately equivalent to ISO 1600. Sensitivity can not be set to HI-1 or HI-2 while this option is in effect.
Custom Setting b3: EV Step Menu Guide—Custom Settings This option determines whether adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, and bracketing are made in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV (1/3 step, the default option), ½ EV (1/2 step), or 1 EV (1 step). Highlight b3 EV step in the second level of the CSM menu ( 171) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.
Option Description [+/-] & CMD Dial Exposure compensation set by pressing main command dial. (default) button and rotating Exposure compensation set by rotating command dial only. Dial used depends on option selected for Custom Setting f5.
Custom Setting c1: AE Lock Menu Guide—Custom Settings This option controls whether exposure locks while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Highlight c1 AE Lock in the second level of the CSM menu ( 171) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.
Custom Setting c3: Auto Meter-Off CSM MENU c3 Auto meter-off delay 4s 6s 8s 16 s No limit OK Custom Setting c4: Self-Timer This option controls the length of the shutterrelease delay in self-timer mode. Shutter-release can be delayed by approximately 2 s, 5 s, 10 s (the default option), or 20 s. Highlight c4 Self-timer 171) in the second level of the CSM menu ( and press the multi selector to the right.
Custom Setting d1: Shooting Speed Menu Guide—Custom Settings This option determines the rate at which photographs can be taken in CL (continuous low-speed) mode. Shooting speed can be set to values between 1 and 7 frames per second (fps); the default value is 3 fps. Highlight d1 Shooting speed 172) in the second level of the CSM menu ( and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.
Custom Setting d3: Exp. Delay Mode Option CSM MENU d3 Exposure delay mode OFF Off ON On OK Description Off (default) Shutter is released when shutter-release button is pressed. On Shutter is released about 0.4 s after shutter-release button is pressed. 189 Menu Guide—Custom Settings Shutter release can be delayed until about 0.
Custom Setting d4: Long Exp. NR Menu Guide—Custom Settings This option controls whether photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than about ½ s are processed to reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels that appear at slow shutter speeds, particularly in shadows). Highlight d4 Long Exp. NR in the second level of the CSM menu ( 172) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.
Custom Setting d5: File No. Seq. Option Description Off File numbering reset to 0001 when new folder is created, memory card is (default) formatted or new memory card is inserted in camera. On When new folder is created, memory card is formatted, or new memory card inserted in camera, file numbering continues from last number used or from largest number in current folder, whichever is higher.
Custom Setting d6: Cntrl Panel/Finder Menu Guide—Custom Settings The options in this menu control the information displayed in the viewfinder and rear control panel. Highlight d6 Cntrl panel/finder in the second level of the CSM menu ( 172) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press the multi selector to the right.
Option CSM MENU d6 Control panel/ viewfinder display Viewfinder display Frame count OK Exposures remaining Description Frame count Viewfinder shows frame count. (default) Exposures remaining Viewfinder shows number of exposures remaining. Custom Setting d7: Illumination This option controls the control panel backlights (LCD illuminators). Highlight d7 Illumination in the second level of the CSM menu ( 172) and press the multi selector to the right.
Custom Setting e1: Flash Sync Speed Menu Guide—Custom Settings This option controls flash sync speed. Options range from ½50 s (1/250, the default setting) and 1/60 s (1/60). To enable auto FP high-speed sync when using an SB-800 Speedlight, select 1/250 (FP auto) (if the SB-800 is not attached when this option is selected, flash sync speed will be set to ½50 s).
Custom Setting e3: AA Flash Mode Option Description On Flash level automatically adjusted for aperture when external exposure me(default) ter is used with SB-80DX or SB-28DX Speedlight (auto aperture).* Off Aperture specified manually using Speedlight controls (non-TTL auto). * To use auto aperture with non-CPU lenses, specify maximum aperture of lens using Non-CPU lens data option in shooting menu.
Custom Setting e5: Auto BKT Set Menu Guide—Custom Settings This option controls what settings are affected when auto bracketing is in effect. Highlight e5 Auto BKT set in the second level of the CSM menu ( 172) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.
Custom Setting e6: Manual Mode Bkting Option CSM MENU e6 Auto bracketing in M exposure mode OK Flash/speed Flash/speed/aperture Flash/aperture Flash only Description Flash/speed Camera varies shutter speed (Custom Setting e5 set to AE only) or (default) shutter speed and flash level (Custom Setting e5 set to AE & flash). Camera varies shutter speed and aperture (Custom Setting e5 set to Flash/speed/ AE only) or shutter speed, aperture, and flash level (Custom Setting aperture e5 set to AE & flash).
Custom Setting e8: Auto BKT Selection Menu Guide—Custom Settings This option controls how the bracketing program is selected. Highlight e8 Auto BKT selection in the second level of the CSM menu ( 172) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.
Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection. Description Pressing center of multi selector selects center focus area or center Center AF area focus-area group (group dynamic-AF). If Pattern 2 is selected for Custom Setting a3 (Group dynamic AF), center of multi selector (default) can be used to toggle between center focus area groups.
Custom Setting f2: Multi Selector CSM MENU f2 When multi selector is pressed: Do nothing OK Reset mtr-off delay Initiate autofocus Option Description Do nothing (default) Multi selector does not activate exposure meters or initiate autofocus. Reset mtr-off delay Pressing multi selector activates exposure meters. In AF-S or AF-C mode, pressing multi selector activates expoInitiate autofocus sure meters. Camera focuses while multi selector is pressed.
Custom Setting f4: FUNC. Button Option CSM MENU f4 Assign FUNC. Button OK FV Lock FV Lock/Lens data 1 step spd/apeture Same as AE-L/AF-L Flash off Bracketing burst Description FV Lock If SB-800 Speedlight is attached, flash value locks while FUNC. button (default) is pressed. If SB-800 Speedlight is attached and on, flash value locks while FUNC. FV Lock/ button is pressed. Otherwise focal length of non-CPU lens can be set Lens data with FUNC. button and main command dial, maximum aperture with FUNC.
Custom Setting f5: Command Dials Menu Guide—Custom Settings This option controls the operation of the main and sub-command dials. Highlight f5 Command dials in the second level of the CSM menu ( 172) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press the multi selector to the right.
CSM MENU f5 Customize command dials Change Main/Sub Off OK On Option Description Off (default) Main command controls shutter speed, sub-command dial controls aperture. On Main command dial controls aperture, sub-command controls shutter speed. Aperture Setting This option controls whether changes to aperture are made using the lens aperture ring or the command dials.
Menu Guide—Custom Settings Menus and Playback This option controls the functions performed by the command dials during playback or when menus are displayed. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection. CSM MENU f5 Customize command dials Menus and Playback Off OK On Option Description Off Multi selector used to choose picture displayed, highlight thumbnails, and (default) navigate menus.
Option Description Default Changes to settings made by rotating command dial while button is held (default) down. Hold Settings can be changed by rotating command dial even after button is released. To put change into effect and return to normal operation, press button again, press shutter-release button halfway, or press , , , , ISO, QUAL, or WB button.
The Setup Menu Camera Setup The setup menu contains three pages of options: Menu Guide—The Setup Menu SET UP Format LCD brightness Mirror lock-up Video mode Date Language Image comment Auto image rotation Option 0 OFF En OFF ON SET UP Voice memo Voice memo protect Voice memo button Audio output USB Dust Off ref photo Battery Info Wireless LAN ON M SET UP Voice memo protect Voice memo button Audio output USB Dust Off ref photo Battery Info Wireless LAN Firmware Version ON M Format 207 LCD brightness
Format Option No Yes SET UP Format WARNING! ALL IMAGES WILL BE DELETED OK No Yes Description Exit without formatting memory card. Format memory card. Message shown at right displayed while formatting is in progress. Do not turn the camera off, remove the batteries or memory card, or unplug the AC adapter (available separately) until formatting is complete and setup menu is displayed.
LCD Brightness Menu Guide—The Setup Menu To adjust monitor brightness, highlight LCD brightness in the setup menu ( 206) and press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown at right will be displayed. Press the multi selector up to increase brightness, down to decrease. The number to the right of the display indicates the current brightness level, with +2 the brightest setting and –2 the darkest. Press the multi selector to the right to complete the operation and return to the setup menu.
Video Mode Option SET UP Video mode OK NTSC PAL Description NTSC Use when connecting camera to NTSC devices. PAL Use when connecting camera to PAL devices. Note that number of pixels in output is selectively reduced, causing drop in resolution. Date Date is used to set the camera clock to the current date and time. See “First Steps: Step 4—Set the Time and Date” ( 19).
Image Comment Menu Guide—The Setup Menu Using this option, brief texts comment can be added to photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed when the photographs are displayed using the software provided with the camera or Nikon Capture 4. The first twelve letters of the comment are also visible on the fourth page of the photo information display ( 133).
To prevent the comment from being added to photographs, highlight Attach comment in the input comment menu and press the multi selector to the right to remove the check from Attach comment, then highlight Done and press the multi selector to the right to return to the setup menu. Auto Image Rotation The D2H is equipped with a built-in sensor that detects camera orientation.
Voice Memo Menu Guide—The Setup Menu Voice memo contains options for recording voice memos in shooting mode. See “Voice Memos” ( 139). SET UP Voice memo Off OK On (auto and manual) Manual only Voice Memo Protect The option selected for Voice memo protect determines whether the voice memo for the last photograph recorded can be overwritten when the camera is in shooting mode. See “Voice Memos” ( 139).
USB Operating system Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Mac OS X Transfer SET UP USB Mass Storage OK PTP Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Choose PTP or Mass Storage Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Choose Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Mass Storage Mac OS 9 Choose PTP The default setting for USB is Mass Storage. To change the USB setting, highlight USB in the setup menu ( 206) and press the multi selector to the right.
Dust Off Ref Photo Menu Guide—The Setup Menu This option is used to acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off function in Nikon Capture (for more information on Image Dust Off, see the Nikon Capture 4 User’s Manual). 1 Dust Off ref photo is only available when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. We recommend using a lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm. If using a zoom lens, zoom in to the maximum telephoto position.
With the lens ten centimeters (four inches) from a bright, featureless white object, frame the object so that nothing else is visible in the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually before pressing the shutterrelease button. If using the aperture ring to set aperture, choose the minimum setting (largest f/-number).
Battery Info Menu Guide—The Setup Menu To view information on the EN-EL4 rechargeable Li-ion battery currently inserted in the camera, highlight Battery info in the setup menu ( 206) and press the multi selector to the right. SET UP Battery Info Battery meter 95% Picture meter 40 Calibration Not required Charging life NEW Option Replace Description Battery meter Current battery level expressed as a percentage ( 27).
Wireless LAN Transceiver Turn the WT-1/WT-1A transceiver on or off. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and then press the multi selector to the right. Option Description SET UP Wireless LAN Transceiver Status Auto send Send file as: Send folder Deselect all? Network settings OFF OFF RAW+J SET UP Wireless LAN Transceiver OFF Off ON On OK Off Transceiver off. Camera can not communi(default) cate with server. On Transceiver on. Camera can communicate with server.
Menu Guide—The Setup Menu Auto Send Choose whether to transmit photographs to the server as they are taken. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and then press the multi selector to the right. Option Description SET UP Wireless LAN Auto send OFF Off ON On OK Photos not transmitted automatically after Off shooting. Photos can be selected for trans(default) mission in playback mode. On Photos transmitted to server automatically after recording.
Option Description SET UP Wireless LAN Deselect all? No OK Yes No (default) “Send” and “sent” marking not removed. Yes “Send” and “sent” marking removed from all files and folders. Network Settings Adjust network settings for connection to the server. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and then press the multi selector to the right.
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Connections Television Playback 222 Connecting to External Devices Connecting to a Computer 223–226 Photographs and camera menus can be displayed on a television screen or recorded to video tape. If the supplied software is installed, the camera can be connected to a computer and photographs copied to disk for editing, viewing, printing, or long-term storage. Television Playback Read this section for information on connecting the camera to a television or VCR.
Television Playback Connecting the Camera to a Video Device The supplied EG-D2 audio / video (AV) cable can be used to connect the D2H to a television or VCR for playback or recording. Turn the camera off. 2 Open the cover protecting the A/V-out and DC-in connectors. The EG-D2 Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the EG-D2. A/V out DC in Connect the EG-D2 as shown.
Connecting to a Computer Data Transfer and Camera Control Before Connecting the Camera Install the necessary software after reading the manuals and reviewing the system requirements. To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use an EH-6 AC adapter (available separately).
Connecting the USB Cable Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. 3 Connect the UC-E4 USB cable as shown below. Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. Turn the camera off. L C IN C Connections—Connecting to a Computer 1 2 S A/V OUT DC IN Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Mac OS 9 Do NOT select PTP when using Nikon Transfer under one of the above operating systems.
Turn the camera on. Connections—Connecting to a Computer 4 If Mass Storage is selected for USB, will be displayed in the rear control panel and viewfinder. The aperture display in the top control panel will also show , and the PC mode indicator will flash (if PTP is selected, the camera displays will only change when Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control is running). Photographs can be transferred to the computer as described in the documentation provided on the reference CD.
Disconnecting the Camera Connections—Connecting to a Computer If PTP is selected for USB ( 213), the camera can be turned off and the USB cable disconnected once transfer is complete. If the USB option in the camera setup menu is still at its default setting of Mass storage, the camera must first be removed from the system as described below.
Technical Notes Camera Care, Options, and Resources This chapter covers the following topics: Optional Accessories A list of the lenses and other accessories available for the D2H. Caring for the Camera Information on storage and maintenance. Troubleshooting A list of the error messages displayed by your camera and how to deal with them. Specifications Principal specifications for the D2H.
Optional Accessories Lenses and Other Accessories Lenses for the D2H The lenses that can be used with the D2H are listed below.
13 14 15 16 Can be used at in manual exposure modes at shutter speeds slower than 1/125 s. If maximum aperture is specified using Non-CPU lens data option in shooting menu, aperture value will be displayed in viewfinder and top control panel. 17 Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. In aperture-priority auto exposure mode, preset aperture using lens aperture ring before performing AE lock or shifting lens.
CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts. Type G lenses are marked with a “G” on the lens barrel, type D lenses with a “D.” Technical Notes—Optional Accessories CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. Unlike other CPU lenses, there is no need to lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture setting (maximum f/-number) when using a type G lens.
Other Accessories Batteries/ ♦ EN-EL4 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Chargers/ Additional EN-EL4 batteries are available from local retailers and AC adapters Nikon service representatives. ♦ MH-21 Quick Charger The MH-21 can be used to recharge and calibrate EN-EL4 batteries. It can fully recharge an exhausted EN-EL4 battery in about 100 minutes. ♦ EH-6 AC Adapter The EH-6 can be used with AC power sources of 50–60 Hz and 100–120 V or 200–240 V.
Technical Notes—Optional Accessories Viewfinder ♦ Focusing Screens eyepiece The following focusing screens are available for the D2H: accessories Type B A type B BriteView focusing screen is included with the camera. Type E The type E clear-matte focusing screen is etched with a grid, making it suitable for copying and architectural photography. Best results are achieved with PC-Nikkor lenses. ♦ DG-2 Magnifier The DG-2 magnifies the scene displayed in the viewfinder.
Filters Optional ♦ SB-800 Speedlight Speedlights This high performance Speedlight has a Guide Number of 53/174 (m/ ft, 35-mm zoom head position, ISO 200, 20 °C/68 °F; GN at ISO 100 is 38/125) and supports i-TTL, TTL, auto aperture (AA), non-TTL auto (A), manual, and repeating flash control. Flash sync mode, including slow and rear-curtain sync, can be set from the camera.
Technical Notes—Optional Accessories Optional ♦ SB-80DX Speedlight Speedlights This high performance Speedlight has a Guide Number of 53/174 (continued) (m/ft, 35-mm zoom head position, ISO 200, 20 °C/68 °F; GN at ISO 100 is 38/125) and accepts four LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries or SD-7, SD-8A, and SK-6 power sources (available separately).
Accessory Length* Description Remote shutter release; can be used to reduce camera MC-20 shake. Equipped with time-exposure and timer features, 80 cm Remote Cord emitting a beep once a second while the shutter is open. (2´7˝) MC-21 Extension Cord Can be connected to MC-series 20, 22, 25, or 30. Remote shutter release with blue, yellow, and black termiMC-22 nals for connection to a remote shutter-triggering device, Remote Cord allowing control via sound or electronic signals.
Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D2H: Technical Notes—Optional Accessories SDCFB SDCFB (Type II) SDCF2B (Type II) SDCFH 4× USB 8× USB 10× USB 12× USB 16× USB Lexar Media 24× USB 24× WA USB 32× WA USB 40× WA USB Renesas Technology Compact FLASH HB28 C8× (Hitachi) Microdrive DSCM SanDisk 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 80 MB, 128 MB, 160 MB, 192 MB, 256 MB, 384 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB 300 MB 256 MB 128 MB, 192 MB, 256 MB, 384 MB, 512 MB 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB 160 MB 6
Caring for the Camera Storage and Maintenance Storage 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. Cleaning Camera body 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 sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly.
Replacing the Focusing Screen Technical Notes—Caring for the Camera The D2H is supplied with type B BriteView focusing screen. An optional type E clear-matte Fresnel screen is available for tracing and architectural photography ( 232). To change focusing screens: 1 Turn the camera off and remove the lens. 2 Using the tweezers supplied with the focusing screen, pull the focusing screen latch towards you. The screen holder will spring open.
Replacing the Clock Battery 1 2 3 4 The clock battery chamber is located on the roof of the main battery chamber. Turn the camera off and remove the EN-EL4 battery. 5 Slide the clock battery chamber cover towards the back of the main battery chamber until it clicks into place. 6 Reinsert the EN-EL4. Slide the clock battery chamber cover toward the front of the main battery chamber. CR 1616 3V Remove the clock battery.
The Low-Pass Filter Technical Notes—Caring for the Camera The LBCAST image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. Although this filter prevents foreign objects from adhering directly to the image sensor, under certain conditions dirt or dust on the filter may appear in photographs.
Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap and disconnect the AC adapter. Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter The low-pass filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Should you choose to clean the filter yourself, follow the steps below. 1 2 3 Raise the mirror as described in steps 1–4 on the preceding page.
Troubleshooting Understanding Error Messages and Displays Technical Notes—Troubleshooting This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor when there is a problem with the camera. Consult the list below before contacting your retailer or Nikon representative. Indicator Control Viewpanel finder (blinks) Problem Solution Lens aperture ring is not set to Set ring to minimum aperture 20 minimum aperture. (largest f/-number). Low battery.
Indicator Problem Solution selected in shutter-pri- Change shutter speed or se- 88, ority auto. lect manual exposure mode. 92 (blinks) Speedlight that does not support D-TTL flash control Change flash mode setting on 111, optional Speedlight. 112 attached and set to TTL. (blinks) Speedlight that does not support red-eye reduction at- Change flash sync mode or 111, tached and flash sync mode use Speedlight that supports 112, red-eye reduction. 113 set to red-eye reduction.
Indicator Technical Notes—Troubleshooting Monitor Control panel Problem Solution • Error accessing memory • Use Nikon-approved card. card. • Check that contacts are clean. If card is damaged, contact retailer or Nikon THIS CARD representative. CANNOT BE (blinks) • Unable to create new • Delete files or insert new USED folder. memory card. • Card has not been for- • Format memory card. matted for use in D2H.
Specifications Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lenses Effective pixels 4.1 million LBCAST image sensor Image size (pixels) 23.3 × 15.5 mm; total pixels: 4.26 million 2464 × 1632 (large), 1840 × 1224 (medium) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Compatible lenses* Type G or D AF Nikkor Micro Nikkor 85 mm F2.
Autofocus Technical Notes—Specifications Detection range AF-area mode Focus lock Exposure Metering Matrix Center-weighted Spot Range (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.
X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to ½50 s TTL flash control by combined five-segment TTL multi sensor with single-component IC and 1,005-pixel AE sensor • SB-800: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR • SB-80DX, 28DX, or 50DX with type G or D lens: 3D multisensor balanced-fill flash for digital SLR • SB-80DX, 28DX, or 50DX with other lens: multi-sensor balanced-fill flash for digital SLR • SB-80DX, 28DX, or 50DX with spot metering: standard TTL flash
Technical Notes—Specifications Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL External interface USB 2.0 Tripod socket ¼˝ (ISO) Firmware User upgradeable Power source • One 11.1 V EN-EL4 rechargeable Li-ion battery • EH-6 AC adapter (available separately) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approximately 157.5 × 149.5 × 85.5 mm (6.2˝ × 5.9˝ × 3.
Case 1 At room temperature (20 °C/68 °F), approximately 2900 shots can be taken with a fully-charged (1900 mAh) EN-EL4 battery and an AF-S VR 70–200 mm f/2.
Index Index Symbols 3D color matrix metering.
Metering, 84 3D color matrix, 84 center-weighted, 84 color matrix, 84 spot, 84 Microdrive. See memory card Mirror up. See Shooting mode Monitor, 5, 35 auto off, 187 cover, 16 Monitor pre-flashes, 108 Multi Sensor Balanced FillFlash for Digital SLR, 110 M-UP. See Shooting mode N NEF, 41–44 Nikon Capture 4, 211, 221 Noise, 48, 85, 92 reduction, 190 NORMAL. See Image quality P Picture Transfer Protocol. See PTP. Photo information, 132–133 Playback, 19, 129 Playback menu, 148–160 PRE.
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