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–v. 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. You can then try your hand at creative composition as described in “Digital Vari-Programs.
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• 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.
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Table of Contents For Your Safety ................................................................................................ Notices ............................................................................................................ Introduction....................................................................................................... Overview .......................................................................................................... Getting to Know the Camera......
Exposure ........................................................................................................... Metering.......................................................................................................... Exposure Mode ................................................................................................ Autoexposure Lock .......................................................................................... Exposure Compensation.......................................
LCD Brightness ................................................................................................ Mirror Lock-Up................................................................................................. Video Mode ..................................................................................................... Language......................................................................................................... Image Comment ...............................................
Introduction Getting Started This chapter is divided into the following sections: Overview Read this section for a description of how this manual is organized and for an explanation of the symbols and conventions used. Getting to Know the Camera Bookmark this section and refer to it for information on the names and functions of camera parts.
Overview About This Manual Introduction—Overview Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D70S 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 Power switch: 24 Shutter-release button: 12 Exposure compensation ( ) button: 86 Eyelet for camera strap: 13 Eyelet for camera strap: 13 Mode dial: 10 Accessory shoe: 187 LCD illuminator ( ) button: 7 Format ( ) button: 21 Focal plane mark ( Control panel: Metering mode ( 6 75 ): 74 ) button: 3 Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays.
Camera Body (continued) Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera Self-timer lamp: 105, 107 AF-assist illuminator: 72 Red-eye reduction lamp: 95 Built-in Speedlight: 94 Speedlight lock release ( ) 97 button: Flash sync mode ( ) button: 97 Flash exposure compensation ( ) button: 102 Infrared receiver: 107 Remote cord connector (under cover): 191 DC-in connector 170 (under cover): Video connector (under cover): 170 Lens release button: Focus-mode selector: USB connector 171 (under cover): 19 64 Sub-command
Diopter adjustment 27 control: Viewfinder eyepiece: 27 AE / AF lock ( ) button: 84 Shooting mode ( ) 62 button: Format ( ) button: 21 Bracketing ( 87 Multi selector: 12 ) button: Main command dial: 147 Playback ( ) 114 button: Menu ( button: ) 39 Sensitivity (ISO) 46 button: Thumbnail ( ) button: 118 White balance (WB) button: 48 Protect ( ) button: 121 Help ( ) button: 136 Image quality / size (QUAL) button: 41 Playback zoom ( ) button: 120 Enter ( ) button: 40 Monitor: 13, 193 Delete ( 122 Focus
Control Panel Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera 1 12 2 11 3 10 4 9 8 5 6 1 Shutter speed ............................... 76 Exposure compensation value ....... 86 Flash compensation value ........... 102 White balance adjustment ............ 50 Number of shots in bracketing sequence ...................................... 87 2 Sensitivity (ISO) indicator............... 46 Auto sensitivity indicator............. 142 3 Battery indicator ........................... 24 4 Flash sync mode ..........
14 22 15 21 16 20 17 19 18 13 Flash compensation indicator...... 102 14 Exposure compensation indicator.. 86 15 Flexible program indicator............. 77 16 Autofocus mode......................... 139 17 Focus area .................................... 66 AF-area mode ............................. 140 18 Metering mode............................. 75 19 Self-timer indicator ..................... 105 Remote control indicator ............ 107 20 Bracketing progress indicator ........
The Viewfinder Display Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 13 7 8 9 10 14 15 11 12 16 Advanced Focusing Screen Display When the background is bright, the active focus area ( 66) is highlighted in black. When the background is dark, the active focus area is highlighted briefly in red as needed to establish contrast with the background (“Vari-Brite” focus areas), making it easier to identify the selected focus area. The viewfinder is also equipped with ondemand grid lines.
11 Number of exposures remaining ..................................... 25 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills............. 62 Preset white balance recording indicator ....................................... 52 Exposure compensation value ....... 86 Flash compensation value ........... 102 PC mode indicator ...................... 172 12 Flash-ready indicator ..................... 97 13 Battery indicator ........................... 24 14 Electronic analog exposure display ....................
The Mode Dial Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera In addition to Digital Vari-Programs that allow settings to be adjusted to suit a particular scene simply by rotating the mode dial to the appropriate mode, the D70S is equipped with exposure modes that offer complete control over settings. Digital Vari-Programs Selecting a Digital Vari-Program automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial.
P Auto Multi Program ( 77) Let the camera optimize exposure to suit the subject. Use flexible program to control shutter speed and aperture ( 77), or adjust exposure with exposure compensation ( 86). S Shutter-Priority Auto ( 79) Choose fast shutter speeds to freeze action, slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects. Adjust aperture to soften background details, or increase depth of field to bring both the main subject and the background into focus.
Navigating the Menus The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus. Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera Move cursor up Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left Display sub-menu, move cursor right, or make selection. Move cursor down The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
First Steps Getting the Camera Ready for Use Attaching the Camera Strap The Monitor Cover A clear plastic cover (the BM-5 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 and pull the bottom of the cover gently outwards as shown at right ().
Inserting Batteries 1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries. 2 Open the battery-chamber cover Slide the battery-chamber cover latch to the position () and open the battery-chamber cover (). 3 Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown at right. 4 Latch the battery-chamber cover To prevent the battery from being dislodged during operation, be sure the cover is securely latched.
Using the Optional MS-D70 CR2 Lithium Battery Holder When inserted in the MS-D70 battery holder (available separately), CR2 lithium batteries can be used as a backup power source in place of the EN-EL3a. CR2 batteries are however suited to use at a restricted range of temperatures. Read the following notice before using CR2 batteries.
Basic Setup Introduction—First Steps The first time the camera is turned on, the language selection dialog shown in Step 1 will be displayed in the monitor and the icon will flash in the control panel. Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date. 1 Language selection dialog displayed. 2 Select language. 3 Display DATE menu. 4 Edit Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Press multi selector left or right to select item, up or down to change. 5 Exit DATE menu.
The Clock Battery The clock-calendar is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main batteries are installed or the camera is powered by an optional EH-5 AC adapter. Three days of charging will power the clock for about one month. If the icon flashes in the control panel, the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset to 2005.01.01 00:00:00. Set the clock to the correct date and time as described in “The Setup Menu: Date” ( 161).
Attaching Lenses 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 1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before attaching or removing lenses. 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.
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 body cap. When exchanging lenses or replacing the body cap, keep the lens mount pointed down. Detaching Lenses Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses.
Inserting Memory Cards Introduction—First Steps In place of film, the D70S uses CompactFlash or microdrive memory cards to store photographs. For a list of approved memory cards, see “Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards” ( 192). 1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 2 Open the card slot cover Open the card slot cover as shown at right. 3 Insert a memory card Insert the memory card with the rear label toward the monitor ().
Format the memory card Memory cards must be formatted before first use. Formatting Memory Cards Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding ( 171–174). To format the card, turn the camera on and hold the ( and ) buttons down simultaneously for approximately two seconds. A blinking will appear in the shutter-speed display and the frame count will blink.
Introduction—First Steps Removing Memory Cards Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. Before removing the memory card, wait for the green card access lamp next to the card slot cover to go out and then turn the camera off. Do NOT attempt to remove the card while the access lamp is on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. Open card slot cover and press the eject button to partially eject the card ().
Tutorial Basic Photography and Playback This chapter is divided into the following sections: Basic Photography This section details how to use the (auto) Digital Vari-Program for “point-and-shoot” photography that produces optimal results in most situations.
Basic Photography Taking Your First Photographs Step 1—Rotate the Mode Dial to Tutorial—Basic Photography Rotate the mode dial to . In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, making it ideal for first-time users of digital SLR cameras. Step 2—Ready the Camera Before taking photographs, ready the camera as described below. 2 .
2 2 Tutorial—Basic Photography .3 Check the number of exposures remaining The exposure-count displays in the control panel and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings. When this number reaches zero, will flash in the exposure-count displays, while the shutter-speed displays will show or . No further pica blinking tures can be taken until you delete pictures or insert a new memory card.
3 Step 3—Adjust Camera Settings Tutorial—Basic Photography When the mode dial is rotated to , camera settings are automatically adjusted to produce optimal results in most situations. Image quality, image size, sensitivity, and shooting mode are set to the values in the table below. See “Taking Photographs” ( 35). Shooting mode Sensitivity is displayed only when ISO button is pressed.
4 Step 4—Frame a Photograph Tutorial—Basic Photography Choose a focus mode and frame a photograph. 4 .1 Choose autofocus Confirm that the focus-mode selector is pointing to AF (autofocus). At this setting, the camera will focus automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Pictures can only be taken when the camera is in focus. 4 .2 Frame a photograph The recommended stance for taking photographs is with one foot a half pace in front of the other and your upper body stable.
5 Step 5—Focus Tutorial—Basic Photography Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera will automatically select the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera (closest subject priority; 140). Once the camera has focused on this subject, a beep will sound, the selected focus area will be highlighted ( 8), and the in-focus indicator (●) will appear in the viewfinder (see table below).
5 Tutorial—Basic Photography In mode, 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 overexposed will be displayed; use an at current settings, optional Neutral Density (ND) filter. If the photo would be underexposed, the built-in Speedlight will pop up automatically, and fire when the photograph is taken.
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, it will be displayed in the monitor (see opposite) and 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.
Basic Playback Viewing Photographs During Recording Photographs are automatically displayed while being recorded to memory card. The Button Press button at any time to display most recent photograph. Press the multi selector up or down to view additional photographs. Press the multi selector down to view photographs in the order recorded, up to view photographs in reverse order. Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor, press the button.
Digital Vari-Programs Creative Photography Tutorial—Digital Vari-Programs The D70S offers a choice of seven Digital Vari-Program modes. Selecting a program automatically optimizes settings to suit the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial. Digital Vari-Programs are available with CPU lenses only. When a non-CPU lens is attached, the shutter release is disabled. See “Camera Settings” ( 182) for information on the options available in Digital Vari-Program modes.
Sports High shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which main subject stands out clearly. • Camera focus continuously while shutter-release button is pressed halfway, following movement of subject through focus areas. Note that shutter can be released even when camera is not in focus; check focus indicator (●) in viewfinder before shooting. • Use telephoto lens for best results. Tripod recommended to prevent blurring when telephoto lens is used.
Tutorial—Digital Vari-Programs Night portrait Provides natural balance between main subject and background in portraits taken under low light. Lighting for portrait subject will seem natural even when flash is used. • Tripod, self-timer ( 105), and / or optional ML-L3 remote control ( 107) or MC-DC1 remote cord ( 191) can be used to prevent blurring at slow shutter speeds. At speeds slower than 1 s, use noise reduction to reduce mottling ( 133).
Taking Photographs The Details “Tutorial: Taking Photographs” described the basic order of operations for taking photographs at the most commonly-used settings. This chapter explains how and when to adjust camera settings for different shooting conditions.
When to Use Shooting Options Taking Photographs The following figure illustrates when to use the shooting options described in this chapter.
Photos dull and lifeless? Photos have a red or blue cast? Colors not natural? White Balance ( 48–55) Match white balance to lighting for natural coloration. Bracketing ( 87–93) Create multiple photographs “bracketing” a selected exposure value, flash level, or white balance. Subject too bright? Metering ( 75) Choose how the camera sets exposure.
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........................................................... 41–45 Optimizing Images ................................................................. 56–61 The Shooting Menu ...............................................................
Using Camera Menus Basic Menu Operations The next four sections involve settings that can be accessed via the camera menus. To view the menus, turn the camera on and press the button. The camera has four main menus: the playback menu, the shooting menu, the Custom Settings menu, and the setup menu. When the menu button is pressed, the camera displays the last menu used. To select a different menu: 1 If menu item is highlighted, press button.
Making a Selection To modify settings for an item in the current menu: Taking Photographs—Using Camera Menus 1 2 Highlight menu item. 3 Display options. 4 Highlight option. Make selection. • To return to the previous menu without making a selection, press the multi selector to the left. • The selection for some options is made from a sub-menu. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make a selection from a sub-menu.
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 D70S supports the following image quality options (listed in descending order by image quality and file size): Option NEF (Raw) (RAW) Format Description NEF Raw 12-bit data from CCD are saved directly to memory card in compressed Nikon Electronic Image Format (NEF).
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. Taking Photographs—Image Quality and Size The Image Quality Menu 1 Highlight Image quality in the shooting menu ( 132) 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.
Image Size Option Size (pixels) Size when printed at 200 dpi (approx.) L (3008 × 2000) 3,008 × 2,000 38 × 25 cm (15˝ × 10˝) M (2240 × 1488) 2,240 × 1,488 28 × 19 cm (11˝ × 7.5˝) S (1504 × 1000) 1,504 × 1,000 19 × 13 cm (7.5˝ × 5˝) Image size can be set using the Image size option in the shooting menu or by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the sub-command dial. Image size can not be selected when NEF (Raw) or NEF+JPEG Basic is selected for image quality. When opened in Nikon Capture version 4.
Taking Photographs—Image Quality and Size The QUAL Button When the monitor is off, image size can be set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the sub-command dial.
Image quality Image size File size* NEF (Raw) — 5.0 MB 44 4 L 2.9 MB 73 9 M 1.6 MB 130 7 S 0.8 MB 279 19 L 1.5 MB 144 12 M 0.8 MB 253 7 S 0.4 MB 528 27 L 0.8 MB 279 19 JPEG Basic M 0.4 MB 481 7 S 0.2 MB 950 49 NEF+JPEG Basic L‡ 5.8 MB ** 39 4 JPEG Fine JPEG Normal No. of images* Buffer capacity† * All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded and make of memory card. † Maximum number of frames that can be stored in memory buffer.
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.
Taking Photographs—Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) The ISO Button When the monitor is off, sensitivity can be set by pressing the ISO button and rotating the main command dial.
White Balance Keeping Colors True Taking Photographs—White Balance The color of the light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Unlike the film used in film cameras, digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source.
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 Highlight White bal. in the shooting menu ( 132) and press the multi selector to the right. 2 Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right. If Preset is selected, a menu of preset white balance options will be displayed ( 52).
Fine-Tuning White Balance Taking Photographs—White Balance At settings other than Preset, white balance can be “fine tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate “warm” or “cold” cast into an image. Higher settings can be used to lend images a bluish tinge or to compensate for light sources with a yellow or red cast, while lowering white balance can make photographs appear slightly more yellow or red or compensate for light sources with a blue cast.
Fine-Tuning and Color Temperature Approximate color-temperatures for settings other than A (auto) are given below (values may differ from color temperatures given by photo color meters): Incandescent Fluorescent* Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy (daylight) Shade (daylight) +3 2,700 K 2,700 K 4,800 K 4,800 K 5,400 K 6,700 K +2 2,800 K 3,000 K 4,900 K 5,000 K 5,600 K 7,100 K +1 2,900 K 3,700 K 5,000 K 5,200 K 5,800 K 7,500 K ±0 3,000 K 4,200 K 5,200 K 5,400 K 6,000 K 8,000 K –1 3
Preset White Balance Taking Photographs—White Balance Preset white balance is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting, to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast, or to replicate the white balance used in an existing photo.
Release the WB button briefly and then press the button until the icon in the control will also panel starts to flash. A blinking appear in the control panel and viewfinder frame-count displays. 4 Frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. The camera will measure a value for white balance and use this value when preset white balance is selected.
Taking Photographs—White Balance Copying White Balance from a Photograph To copy a value for white balance from a photograph on the memory card, display the white balance menu ( 49) and follow the steps below: 1 2 Highlight Preset. 3 Display options. 4 Display current source photo. * Highlight Use photo. * To use white balance value for current photo, proceed to Step 11. If no photo is displayed, preset white balance will be set to 5,200 K (Dir. sunlight). 5 6 Highlight Select image.
10 Highlight photograph. † Select photograph. † Images displayed may include those created by other cameras, but only photographs created with D70S can be used as source for preset white balance. 11 12 Highlight This image. Set preset white balance to value for selected photograph. ‡ ‡ To select different photo, repeat steps 5–12.
Optimizing Images Image Enhancement Taking Photographs—Optimizing Images When a Digital Vari-Program mode is selected, the camera automatically optimizes outlines, contrast, saturation, and hue according to the type of scene. In P, S, A, and M modes, image enhancement options can be selected from Normal, Vivid, Sharper, Softer, Direct Print, Portrait, or Landscape to optimize photographs according to how the picture will be used or the type of scene.
To select an image optimization option: Highlight Optimize image in the shooting menu ( 132) and press the multi selector to the right. 2 Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right. If Custom is selected, a menu of custom options will be displayed. In all other cases, the shooting menu will be displayed. Customizing Image Enhancement Options Select Custom to make separate adjustments to sharpening, contrast, color reproduction, saturation, and hue.
Taking Photographs—Optimizing Images Adjusting Contrast: Tone Comp. 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 comp. menu controls the type of curve used.
Option Description Ia (sRGB) (default) Choose for portrait shots that will be printed or used “as is,” with no further modification. Photographs are adapted to sRGB color space. II (Adobe RGB) Photographs taken at this setting are adapted to Adobe RGB color space. This color space is capable of expressing wider gamut of colors than sRGB, making it preferred choice for images that will be extensively processed or retouched.
Controlling Vividness: Saturation Saturation controls the vividness of colors. Taking Photographs—Optimizing Images Option Normal (default) Description Normal vividness. Recommended for most situations. Reduced vividness. Use when taking pictures that will later be Moderate retouched by computer. Increased vividness. Use for vivid, photoprint effect when taking Enhanced pictures that will be printed “as is,” without further modification.
1 2 Highlight optimization option. 3 Display sub-menu. 4 Highlight option. 5 57) displays the menu Taking Photographs—Optimizing Images Choosing Custom Image Optimization Options Choosing Custom in the Optimize image menu ( shown in Step 1. Repeat steps 1–4 to adjust other options. Make selection. 6 Highlight Done. 7 Return to shooting menu.
Choosing a Shooting Mode Single Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Remote Control 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 using a remote control. Mode Description Single frame Camera takes one photograph each time shutter release button is pressed.
The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. When the buffer is full, the shutter is disabled until enough data have been transferred to the memory card to make room for another photograph. In continuous mode, shooting will continue as long as the shutter-release button is held down, although the frame rate will drop once the buffer has filled.
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. Two modes are available: Option VIDEO VIDEO OUT OUT Description Camera focuses automatically when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Predictive focus tracking is not available in manual focus mode. 65 Taking Photographs—Focus 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 D70S offers a choice of five focus areas that together cover a wide area of the frame. The focus area can be selected manually, allowing photographs to be composed with 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; 140).
Option Display Description Single area User selects focus area manually; camera focuses on subject in selected focus area only. Selected focus area is highlighted in viewfinder ( 8) when focus area is selected and when camera focuses. Use for relatively static compositions with subjects that will stay in selected focus area. Selected automatically when mode dial rotated to ; default setting for P, S, A, and M modes.
Summary of Autofocus Options Taking Photographs—Focus Custom Setting 2 Custom Setting 3 Control View(Autofocus) (AF-area mode) panel finder AF-S AF-C 68 Active focus area Focus-area selection Single area Shown in viewfinder and control panel Manual Dynamic area Shown in viewfinder and control panel Manual Closest subjct Not shown Automatic Single area Shown in viewfinder and control panel Manual Dynamic area Shown in viewfinder and control panel Manual Closest subjct Not shown Automa
When to use it Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area. Beep sounds when camera has focused. Focus will Use with static subjects when remain locked while shutter-release button is pressed time is available to compose photo. halfway. Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area. If subject moves before camera has focused, camera will focus based on information from other focus Use with relatively static subareas. Beep sounds when camera has focused.
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 five focus areas in the final composition. It can also be used when the autofocus system is unable to focus ( 73). When AF-S is selected for Custom Setting 2 (Autofocus; 139), focus locks automatically when the in-focus indicator (●) appears in the viewfinder.
Recompose the photograph and shoot. In single-servo AF (AF-S), 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.
The AF-Assist Illuminator Taking Photographs—Focus The built-in AF assist illuminator enables the camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. To use the illuminator, AF-S must be selected for Custom Setting 2 (Autofocus; 139), an AF-Nikkor lens must be attached, and the center focus area must be selected or closest subject priority in effect.
Getting Good Results with Autofocus Continuous Use of the AF-Assist Illuminator ( 72) After the AF-assist illuminator has been used for several consecutive shots, it may turn off briefly to protect the lamp. The illuminator can be used again after a short pause. Note that the illuminator may become hot with continuous use. 73 Taking Photographs—Focus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below.
Manual Focus Taking Photographs—Focus Manual focus is available for lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when autofocus does not produce the desired results ( 73). 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. VV The Electronic Range Finder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.
Exposure Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure Metering Method Description Metering is performed by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, which sets exposure based on variety of information from all areas of frame. This method is particularly effective where frame is dominated by bright (white or yellow) or dark (black or dark green) colors, when its results approach what 3D color is seen by human eyes.
Exposure Mode Taking Photographs—Exposure When the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or M, the user can set shutter speed and aperture as described on the following pages. 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 will appear in the aperture displays in the top control disabled and a blinking panel and viewfinder. Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring.
P: Auto Multi Program To take photographs in auto multi program: 1 Rotate the mode dial to P. 2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Flexible Program In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial (“flexible program”). All combinations produce the same exposure. While flexible program is in effect, a icon appears in the control panel.
Taking Photographs—Exposure Exposure Warning If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, one of the following indicators will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder: Indicator Description Subject too bright. Use optional Neutral Density (ND) filter or lower sensitivity ( 46). Subject too dark. Raise sensitivity ( 46). If the flash-ready indicator ( ) blinks in the viewfinder, the flash can be used for additional lighting.
S: Shutter-Priority Auto To take photographs in shutter-priority auto: 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to S. 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Rotate the main command dial to choose the desired shutter speed. Exposure Warning If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, one of the following indicators will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder: Indicator Description Subject too bright.
Taking Photographs—Exposure Changing from Mode M to Mode S If you select a shutter speed of or (long time exposure) in mode M and then select mode S without changing the shutter speed, the shutter-speed display will flash and the shutter can not be released. Rotate the main command dial to select a different shutter speed before shooting.
A: Aperture-Priority Auto To take photographs in aperture-priority auto: 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to A. 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Rotate the sub-command dial to choose the desired aperture. Exposure Warning If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, one of the following indicators will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder: Indicator Description Subject too bright.
M: Manual Taking Photographs—Exposure In mode M, the user controls both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed can be set to values between 30 s and 1/8,000 s, or the shutter can be held ). Aperture can be set to open indefinitely for a long time-exposure ( 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.
Long Time-Exposures At a shutter speed of , the shutter will remain open while the camera shutterrelease button is held down. In delayed remote and quick-response remote modes, is displayed instead of ; the shutter opens when the shutter-release button on the optional ML-L3 remote control is pressed (2 s after the button is pressed in delayed remote mode) and remains open until the remote-control shutter-release button is pressed a second time (maximum 30 minutes; 107).
Autoexposure Lock Taking Photographs—Exposure When center-weighted metering is used, an area in the center of the frame is assigned the greatest weight when determining exposure. Similarly, when spot metering is used, exposure is based upon lighting conditions in the selected focus area. If the subject is not in the metered area when the picture is taken, exposure will be based on lighting conditions in the background, and the main subject may be under- or over-exposed.
Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. Taking Photographs—Exposure 3 Metered Area In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 2.3-mm (0.09˝) 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 Taking Photographs—Exposure To obtain the desired results with certain subject compositions, it may be necessary to use exposure compensation to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. As a rule of thumb, positive compensation may be needed when the main subject is darker than the background, negative values when the main subject is brighter than the background.
Bracketing Type Description Exposure bracketing (AE & flash or AE only) With each shot, camera varies exposure by maximum of ±2 EV, “bracketing” exposure selected with exposure compensation (modes P, S, and A) or by user (mode M). One photograph is produced each time shutter is released; up to three shots are required to complete bracketing sequence. Camera varies flash level by maximum of ±2 EV with each shot.
Exposure and Flash Bracketing Taking Photographs—Exposure 1 Select the type of bracketing to be performed using Custom Setting 12 (BKT set; 146). Choose AE & flash to vary both exposure and flash level (the default setting), AE only to vary only exposure, or Flash only to vary only flash level. 2 Pressing the button, rotate the main command dial until is displayed in the control panel and the icons in the control panel and viewfinder start to blink.
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 and flash level are added to those made with exposure compensation ( 86) and flash exposure compensation ( 102). Taking Photographs—Exposure 4 While bracketing is in effect, the icons in the control panel and viewfinder will flash. A segment will disappear from the bracketing progress indicator ( , , or ) after each shot.
The bracketing programs available depend on the option selected for Custom Setting 9 (EV step; 144). Taking Photographs—Exposure Custom Setting 9 (EV step) 1/3 step (default) Control panel display No. of Exposure shots increment 3 ±1/ 3 EV 0, –0.3, +0.3 3 ±2/ 3 EV 0, –0.7, +0.7 3 ±1 EV 0, –1.0, +1.0 3 ±11/ 3 EV 0, –1.3, +1.3 3 ±12/ 3 EV 0, –1.7, +1.7 3 ±2 EV 0, –2.0, +2.0 2 +1/ 3 EV 0, +0.3 2 +2/ 3 EV 0, +0.7 2 +1 EV 0, +1.0 2 +11/ 3 EV 0, +1.3 2 23 +1 / EV 0, +1.
Custom Setting 9 (EV step) Control panel display No. of Exposure shots increment 1/2 step ±½ EV 0, –0.5, +0.5 3 ±1 EV 0, –1.0, +1.0 3 ±1½ EV 0, –1.5, +1.5 3 ±2 EV 0, –2.0, +2.0 2 +½ EV 0, +0.5 2 +1 EV 0, +1.0 2 +1½ EV 0, +1.5 2 +2 EV 0, +2.0 2 –½ EV 0, –0.5 2 –1 EV 0, –1.0 2 –1½ EV 0, –1.5 2 –2 EV 0, –2.
White Balance Bracketing Taking Photographs—Exposure 1 Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting 12 (BKT set; 146). Note that white balance bracketing will not be performed if NEF (Raw) or NEF+JPEG Basic is selected for image quality. 2 Pressing the button, rotate the main command dial until is displayed in the control panel. The icon in the control panel and the arrows ( and ) at the ends of the electronic analog exposure display will start to blink.
Compose a photograph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will 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 ( 50).
Flash Photography Using the Built-in Speedlight Taking Photographs—Flash Photography The D70S is equipped with a Guide Number 15/49 Speedlight (ISO 200, m/ft; Guide Number at ISO 100 is 11/36). When a CPU lens is attached, the built-in Speedlight emits monitor preflashes that are analyzed using throughthe-lens (TTL) technology (i-TTL flash control).
Flash Sync Modes Flash sync mode Description Front-curtain sync This mode is recommended for most situations. In P and A modes, shutter speed will automatically be set to values between 1/ 60 and 1/ 500 s. Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction lamp lights for approximately 1 s before main flash, causing pupils in subject’s eyes to contract and reducing “red-eye” effect sometimes caused by flash.
The following flash sync settings are available in , , and modes: Taking Photographs—Flash Photography Flash sync mode Description Auto frontcurtain sync If lighting is poor or subject is back-lit, flash pops up when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires automatically when shutter is released. Shutter speed is restricted to values between 1/ 60 and 1/ 500 s (1/ 125 and 1/ 500 s in mode). Auto front-curtain sync is selected automatically when mode dial is rotated to , , or .
Using the Built-in Speedlight 1 Rotate the mode dial to the desired setting ( 10). If , , , or mode is selected, proceed to Step 4 ( 98). i-TTL Balanced FillFlash for Digital SLR will be selected, and the built-in Speedlight will pop-up automatically when required. 2 Choose a metering method. In P, S, and A modes, the metering method determines the type of flash control used ( 94); select matrix or center-weighted metering to activate i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR.
Taking Photographs—Flash Photography 4 Press the button and rotate the main command dial until the desired flash sync icon is displayed in the control panel. The options available depend on the mode selected with the mode dial: P, S, A, M Front curtain sync Red-eye reduction Rear curtain sync 3 Slow sync+redeye reduction 1 Slow sync 2 1 Available only in P and A modes.
Press the shutter-release button halfway and check exposure (shutter speed and aperture). In , , , and modes, the built-in Speedlight will pop up automatically if required for additional lighting and the flash will begin charging. The shutter speeds and apertures available when the built-in Speedlight is raised are listed below.
Taking Photographs—Flash Photography Using the Built-in Speedlight If the built-in Speedlight is used in continuous shooting mode, only one photograph will be taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. Vibration reduction (available with VR lenses) does not take effect if the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the built-in Speedlight is recharging. After the built-in Speedlight has been used for several consecutive shots, it may turn off briefly to protect the flash.
Lens AF-S DX ED 12–24 mm f/4G AF-S ED 17–35 mm f/2.8D AF-S DX IF ED 17–55 mm f/2.8G AF ED 18–35 mm f/3.5–4.5D AF-S DX ED 18–70 mm f/3.5–4.5G (IF) AF 20–35 mm f/2.8D AF-S VR ED 24–120 mm f/3.5–5.6G AF-S ED 28–70 mm f/2.8D AF-S VR 200–400 mm f/4G Zoom position Minimum range 20 mm 2.5 m / 8´2˝ 24 mm 1.0 m / 3´3˝ 20 mm, 24 mm 2.5 m / 8´2˝ 28 mm 1.0 m / 3´3˝ 20 mm, 24 mm 2.5 m / 8´2˝ 28 mm 1.5 m / 4´11˝ 35 mm 0.7 m / 2´4˝ 20 mm 2.0 m / 6´7˝ 24 mm 0.7 m / 2´4˝ 18 mm 1.0 m / 3´3˝ 20 mm 1.
Flash Exposure Compensation Taking Photographs—Flash Photography In P, S, A, and M modes, flash exposure compensation can be used to increase or reduce flash output from the level chosen by the camera’s flash control system (flash exposure compensation is not available in Digital Vari-Program modes). Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections.
FV Lock 1 Select FV Lock for Custom Setting 15 (AEL / AF-L; 147). 2 3 Rotate the mode dial to the desired setting and choose a flash sync mode as described in Steps 1–4 of “Using the Built-in Speedlight” ( 97–98). 4 After confirming that the flash-ready indicator is displayed in the viewfinder, press the AE-L / AF-L button. The built-in Speedlight will emit a monitor preflash to determine the appropriate flash level.
Taking Photographs—Flash Photography 5 Recompose the photograph. 6 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. If desired, additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV lock. 7 Press the AE-L /AF-L button to release FV lock and confirm that the EL icon is no longer displayed in the control panel and viewfinder.
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 button and rotate main command dial until (self-timer mode) is displayed in the control panel. Frame the photograph and focus. If autofocus is in effect, be sure not to block the lens when activating the self-timer.
Taking Photographs—Self-Timer Mode 4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the self-timer. The self-timer lamp (AF-assist lamp) will start to blink and a beep will begin to sound. Two seconds before the photograph is taken, the self-timer lamp will stop blinking and the beeping will become more rapid. After the photograph is taken, the shooting mode in effect before the self-timer was selected will be restored.
Using a Remote Control Remote-Control Photography The optional ML-L3 remote control can be used for self-portraits and to operate the camera remotely. Shooting mode Description Delayed remote Gives operator time to pose when taking self-portrait using remote control. Ensures quick shutter response; can be used to reduce blurQuick-response remote ring caused by camera shake. Long Time-Exposures When the remote control is used in mode M, can be selected for shutter speed.
To use the remote control: Taking Photographs—Using a Remote Control 1 2 3 Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or place the camera on a stable, level surface. Press the button and rotate main command dial until (delayed remote) or (quick response remote) is displayed in the control panel. Frame the photograph. In autofocus (AF) mode, the camera shutter-release button can be used to check focus, although only the shutter release-button on the remote control can be used to release the shutter.
Aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver on the camera and press the shutter-release button on the ML-L3 (when using the remote outdoors, make sure that the subject is not backlit and that the line of site between the transmitter and the infrared receiver is not blocked by the lens or other obstacles). How the camera focuses and shoots depends on the option selected for Custom Setting 2 (Autofocus; 139). Shooting mode Infrared receiver Approx.
Taking Photographs—Using a Remote Control Replacing the Battery The ML-L3 remote control is powered by a three-volt CR2025 lithium battery. To replace the battery: 1 After sliding the latch in the direction shown in to unlatch the battery holder, remove the holder as shown in . 2 Remove the battery from the battery holder. 3 Insert a fresh battery with the face marked “+” on top. 4 Slide the battery holder into the remote until the latch clicks into place.
Two-Button Reset Restoring Default Settings Option Default Option * Default Shooting mode Single frame Focus area Center† Flash sync mode Metering Matrix Flexible program Off AE hold Off‡ Exposure compensation ±0 Flash compensation Off Bracketing Off FV lock Off‡ LCD illuminator Off P, S, A, M , , Front-curtain sync Auto front-curtain sync Auto slow sync * Shooting mode is not reset in self-timer and remote modes.
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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 Photographs are displayed in the monitor during recording and when the button is pressed. During Recording Photographs are automatically displayed while being recorded to memory card. The Button Press button at any time to display most recent photograph. Photographs taken in “tall” (portrait) orientation are displayed in tall orientation. Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on.
The following operations can be performed in single-image playback: Press Description View additional photographs Press multi selector down to view photographs in order recorded, up to view photographs in reverse order. View photo information Press multi selector left or right to view information about current photograph ( 116).
Photo Information More About Playback Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in single-image playback. Press the multi-selector left or right to cycle through photo information as follows: Shooting Data Page 2 ↔ Shooting Data Page 1 ↔ File Information ↔ Histogram ↔ Highlights. File Information 1 Protect status.........121 2 Frame number / total number of images .126 3 Folder name ..........156 4 File name.................41 5 Image size ...............43 6 Image quality...........
Histogram More About Playback 1 Protect status......................................................121 2 Frame number / total number of images...............126 3 Histogram showing the distribution of tones in the image. The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels of each brightness in the image. Highlights 1 Protect status......................................................
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback More About Playback To display images in “contact sheets” of four or nine images, press the button in single-image playback. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To To Press Description Change number of images displayed Press button to switch between four-thumbnail display, nine-thumbnail display, and single-image playback. Highlight photographs Press multi selector up, right, left, or down to highlight thumbnails.
22—Monitor Off ( 153) The monitor will turn off automatically to save power if no operations are performed for the time specified in Custom Setting 22 (Monitor off). 119 More About Playback Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on. The focus selector lock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off.
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 Press and / or rotate ( ) Description Press to cancel zoom and return to singleimage or thumbnail playback. Press again to zoom image in. Change zoom ratio / navigate to other areas of image Press button.
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. 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 Press the button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. 3 To delete the photograph, press the button again. Press any other button to exit without deleting the photograph. Display the image in full-frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list.
Menu Guide Index to Menu Options Changes to a variety of camera settings are made with the help of menus that appear in the camera monitor. This chapter covers: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains options for managing the images stored on memory cards, and for playing pictures back in automated slide shows. The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains advanced shooting options, such as image optimization and noise reduction.
The Playback Menu Managing Images The playback menu contains the following options: Menu Guide—The Playback Menu Option Delete 124–125 Playback fldr 126 Rotate tall 126 Slide show 127–128 Hide image 129 Print set 130–131 The playback menu is not displayed when no memory card is inserted. Delete To display the delete menu, highlight Delete and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.
Deleting Selected Photographs: Selected 1 2 Highlight image. Select highlighted image. Selected image marked by icon. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, highlight and press center of multi selector. To exit without deleting pictures, press button. 4 Confirmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to select.
Playback Fldr Menu Guide—The Playback Menu To display the playback folder menu, highlight Playback fldr in the playback menu ( 124) 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 Only images in folder currently selected for storage in setup Folders menu are displayed during playback ( 156). This option is selected automaticalCurrent ly when photo is taken.
Slide Show Option Start Frame intvl Description Start slide show. Choose how long each picture will be displayed. Starting the Slide Show: Start Selecting Start starts an automated slide show. All photographs in the folder or folders selected in the Playback fldr menu ( 126) will be played back in the order recorded, with a pause between each image. Hidden photographs ( 129) will not be played back.
Menu Guide—The Playback Menu 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: Resume slide show. • Frame intvl: Change the length of time each picture is displayed. To exit the slide show and return to the playback menu, press the multi sebutton.
Hide Image 1 2 Highlight image. 3 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 ( 124) and press the multi selector to the right. The photographs in the folder or folders selected in the Playback fldr menu ( 126) will be displayed as small thumbnail images.
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 ( 124) and press the multi selector to the right.
Modifying the Print Order: Select / Set 1 Highlight image. 2 Press multi selector up to select highlighted image and set number of prints to 1. Selected images are marked by icon. Press multi selector up or down to specify number of prints (up to 99). 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, press multi selector down when number of prints is 1. To exit without changing print order, press button. 4 Complete print order and display menu of print options.
The Shooting Menu Shooting Options The shooting menu contains the following options: Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu Option Optimize image * 56–61 Long exp. NR 133 Image quality 41–42 Image size 43–45 White bal. * 48–55 ISO 46–47 * Available only when mode dial is set to P, S, A, or M. Optimize Image When the mode dial is set to P, S, A, or M, photographs are enhanced according to the option selected in the Optimize image menu. See “Taking Photographs: Optimizing Images” for details ( 56).
Long Exp. NR Option Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu This option controls whether photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than about 1 s are processed to reduce “noise” (randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels that appear at slow shutter speeds, particularly in shadows). Highlight Long Exp. NR in the shooting menu ( 132) 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.
Image Quality Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu Image quality can be selected from the options shown at right. For more information, see “Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size” ( 41). Image Size Image size can be selected from L (3008 × 2000), M (2240 × 1488), and S (1504 × 1000). See “Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size” ( 43) for more information. White Bal. This option is only available when the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or M.
Custom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Option R Menu reset Option 136–137 05 ISO auto 142–143 01 Beep 138 06 No CF Card? 143 02 Autofocus 139 07 Image review 144 03 AF-area mode 140 08 Grid display 144 04 AF assist 141 09 EV step 144 A further sixteen items are listed when Detailed is selected for CSM menu: Option Option 10 Exp comp.
The HELP Button Menu Guide—Custom Settings To view help on Custom Settings, press the (HELP) button when an item is highlighted in the CSM menu or when the options for a Custom Setting are displayed. Custom Setting R: Menu Reset To restore Custom Settings to default values, highlight Menu reset in the CSM menu ( 135) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.
Default settings are listed below. Default No 01 Beep On 02 Autofocus 03 AF-area mode 04 AF assist 05 ISO auto 06 No CF Card? 07 Image review 08 Grid display 09 EV step 10 Exp comp.
Custom Setting 1: Beep Menu Guide—Custom Settings To turn the camera speaker on or off, highlight Beep in the CSM menu ( 135) 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 Speaker on; displayed in control panel.
Custom Setting 2: Autofocus Option Menu Guide—Custom Settings To choose how the camera focuses when the focus-mode selector is set to AF, highlight Autofocus in the CSM menu ( 135) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection. Description AF-S * Single-servo AF ( 64). Focus locks when in-focus indicator (●) appears in viewfinder; photographs can only be taken when camera is in focus.
Custom Setting 3: AF-Area Mode Menu Guide—Custom Settings To choose how the focus area is selected when the focus-mode selector is set to AF, highlight AFarea mode in the CSM menu ( 135) 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 Single area 1, 2 Description User selects focus area manually ( 66); camera focuses on subject in selected focus area only.
Custom Setting 4: AF Assist Option Description On AF-assist illuminator lights when conditions are appropriate ( 72). AF-as(default) sist illuminator does not light when mode dial is set to , , or . Off AF-assist illuminator off. 141 Menu Guide—Custom Settings To choose whether the built-in AF-assist illuminator lights to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit, highlight AF assist in the CSM menu ( 135) and press the multi selector to the right.
Custom Setting 5: ISO Auto Menu Guide—Custom Settings To choose whether the camera automatically adjusts sensitivity (ISO equivalency) as necessary to achieve optimal exposure and flash level, highlight ISO auto in the CSM menu ( 135) 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 ( (default) exposure can not be achieved.
To change the shutter speed limit for P, A, , , , , , , and modes, highlight P, A, DVP mode and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight a shutter speed between 1/125 to 30 s in steps equivalent to 1 EV and press the multi selector to the right to select the highlighted value and return to the CSM menu.
Custom Setting 7: Image Review Menu Guide—Custom Settings This option determines whether photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting (On, the default option) or only when the button is pressed (Off). Highlight Image review in the CSM menu ( 135) 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 10: Exp Comp. Option Description Off Exposure compensation set by pressing (default) command dial. button and rotating main Exposure compensation set by rotating command dial only. Dial used depends on option selected for Custom Setting 14. Custom Setting 14 No On Yes Mode P Sub-command dial Sub-command dial S Sub-command dial Main command dial A Main command dial Sub-command dial This option has no effect in M, , , , , , , and modes.
Custom Setting 12: BKT Set Menu Guide—Custom Settings This option controls what settings are affected when auto bracketing is in effect. Highlight BKT set in the detailed CSM menu ( 135) 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 AE & flash (default) Description Camera performs exposure and flash-level bracketing. AE only Camera performs exposure bracketing only.
Custom Setting 14: Command Dial Option Description No (default) Main command dial controls shutter speed, sub-command dial aperture. Yes Main command dial controls aperture, sub-command dial shutter speed. Custom Setting 15: AE-L / AF-L This option controls the behavior of the AE-L /AF-L button. Highlight AE-L / AF-L in the detailed CSM menu ( 135) 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 16: AE Lock Menu Guide—Custom Settings This option controls whether exposure locks while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Highlight AE Lock in the detailed CSM menu ( 135) 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 AE-L button (default) Description Exposure can only be locked by pressing AE-L /AF-L button.
Custom Setting 18: AF Area Illm Option Description Auto Selected focus area is automatically highlighted as needed to provided (default) contrast with background. Off Selected focus area is not highlighted. On Selected focus area is always highlighted, regardless of brightness of background. Depending on brightness of background, selected focus area may be difficult to see.
Custom Setting 19: Flash Mode Menu Guide—Custom Settings To choose the flash mode for the built-in Speedlight, highlight Flash mode in the detailed CSM menu ( 135) 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 TTL (default) Output of built-in Speedlight is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions. Manual Menu at right will be displayed.
60–30 ° 5 m /16´ or less 30 ° or less Speedlight wireless remote sensor should face camera. Camera (builtin Speedlight) 10 m /33´ or less 30 ° or less 5 m /16´ or less 60–30 ° The maximum distance between the optional Speedlights and the camera is about 10 m (33´) when the Speedlight is positioned in front of the camera (within 30 ° on either side of the center line), or about 5 m (16´) when the Speedlight is to the side (30–60 ° to either side of the center line).
Custom Setting 20: Flash Sign Menu Guide—Custom Settings In P, S, A, and M modes, the built-in Speedlight does not pop up automatically. This option determines whether the indicator in the viewfinder flickers to warn that the built-in Speedlight is required for additional lighting when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Highlight Flash sign in the detailed CSM menu ( 135) and press the multi selector to the right.
Custom Setting 22: Monitor Off Menu Guide—Custom Settings This option controls how long the monitor remains on when no operations are performed: 10 s, 20 s (the default option), 1 minute, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes. Highlight Monitor off in the detailed CSM menu ( 135) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection. Choose a shorter monitor-off delay for longer battery life.
Custom Setting 25: Remote Menu Guide—Custom Settings This option controls how long the camera will continue to wait for a signal from the remote control when no operations are performed in delayed remote or quick-response remote modes: 1 minute (the default option), 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or 15 minutes. If no signal is received in the specified period or the camera is turned off, the camera will revert to single-frame or continuous mode (whichever was last in effect).
The Setup Menu Camera Setup The setup menu contains three pages of options: 156–158 File No. Seq. 159 Format 160 CSM menu 161 Date 161 LCD brightness 161 Mirror lock-up 162 Video mode 162 Language 163 Image comment 163–164 USB 165 Dust ref photo 166–167 Firmware Ver. 167 Image rotation 168 Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on. The focus selector lock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off.
Folders Menu Guide—The Setup Menu To create and manage folders, or to choose the folder in which photographs will be stored, highlight Folders in the setup menu ( 155) 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 Select folder Select existing folder for storage. New Rename Delete Create new folder with five-letter folder name. Rename existing folder. Delete empty folders.
New 1 Enter a five letter folder name as described below. Keyboard area Use multi selector to highlight letters, press button to select. Name area Folder name appears here. To move cursor, press button and rotate main command dial. To move the cursor in the name area, press the button and rotate the main command dial. To enter a new letter at the current cursor position, use the multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press the button.
Rename Menu Guide—The Setup Menu To rename an existing folder, highlight Rename in the Folders menu and press the multi selector to the right. 1 A list of existing folders will be displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight a folder name. 2 Press the multi selector to the right. The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Edit the folder name as described in Step 1 on the preceding page. To exit to the setup menu without changing the folder name, press the button.
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. If photograph is taken when current folder contains photograph numbered 9999, new folder will be created automatically and file numbering will begin again from 0001.
Format Menu Guide—The Setup Menu Memory cards must be formatted before first use. Formatting memory cards is also an effective way of deleting all pictures on the card. To format a memory card, highlight Format in the setup menu ( 155) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight one of the following options and then press the button: Option No Yes Description Exit without formatting memory card. Format memory card.
CSM Menu Option Description CSM menu contains only items listed below. Changes can not be made to other Custom Settings while this option is in effect. • 1: Beep • 2: Autofocus Simple • R: Menu reset • 4: AF assist • 5: ISO auto (default) • 3: AF-area mode • 6: No CF Card? • 7: Image review • 8: Grid display • 9: EV step Detailed CSM menu lists all twenty-six options (R–25).
Mirror Lock-Up Menu Guide—The Setup Menu This option is used to lock the mirror in the up position to allow inspection or cleaning of the low-pass filter that protects the CCD image sensor. See “Technical Notes: Caring for the Camera” ( 194). Highlight Mirror lock-up in the setup menu ( 155) 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.
Language Menu Guide—The Setup Menu To change the language in which camera menus and messages are displayed, highlight Language in the setup menu ( 155) and press the multi selector to the right. See “First Steps: Basic Setup” Step 1 for details ( 16). The Language menu is displayed automatically the first time the camera is turned on. Image Comment Using this option, brief text comments can be added to photographs as they are taken.
Menu Guide—The Setup Menu To move the cursor in the comment area, press the button and rotate the main command dial. To enter a new letter at the current cursor position, use the multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press the button. To delete the character at the current cursor position, button. To return to the setup menu without changing the press the button. comment, press the Comments can be up to thirty-six characters long.
USB Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Menu Guide—The Setup Menu Before connecting the camera to a computer or printer via USB ( 171, 176), select the appropriate USB option. When connecting the camera to a PictBridge printer or using the Camera Control component of Nikon Capture 4 (available separately; version 4.2 or later required), select PTP. When using PictureProject to transfer (copy) pictures to the computer, choose an option according to the computer operating system as shown below.
Dust Ref Photo Menu Guide—The Setup Menu This option is used to acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off function in Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later (available separately; for more information on Image Dust Off, see the Nikon Capture 4 User’s Manual). To acquire Image Dust Off reference data: 1 Attach a CPU lens. Dust 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.
Position the lens ten centimeters (four inches) from a bright, featureless white object. After framing the object so that nothing else is visible in the viewfinder, press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually before pressing the shutter-release button.
Image Rotation Menu Guide—The Setup Menu By default, the D70S records camera orientation with each photograph taken. This allows “tall” (portrait) orientation photographs to be displayed in the correct orientation when played back on the camera or viewed using Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later (available separately) or PictureProject. If desired, this feature can be turned off while taking photographs with the lens pointed up or down, when the camera may fail to record the correct orientation.
Connections Connecting to External Devices Photographs and camera menus can be displayed on a television screen or recorded to video tape. If the PictureProject software provided with the camera 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-D100 video cable can be used to connect the D70S to a television or VCR for playback or recording. Connections—Television Playback 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Open the cover protecting the video-out and DC-in connectors. The EG-D100 Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the EG-D100. DC in Video out 3 Connect the EG-D100 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-5 AC adapter (available separately).
Connecting the USB Cable Connections—Connecting to a Computer 1 2 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. Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Do NOT select PTP when using PictureProject 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 control panel and viewfinder (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 using PictureProject. For more information, see the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD).
Disconnecting the Camera Connections—Connecting to a Computer If PTP is selected for USB ( 165), 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.
Printing Photographs Connecting to a PictBridge Printer When the camera is connected to a PictBridgecompatible printer, photographs can be printed directly from the camera.
Printing Photographs When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer via the supplied UC-E4 USB cable, selected JPEG photographs can be printed directly from the camera (RAW photographs can not be printed using this method). Before connecting the printer, confirm that it supports PictBridge. To ensure that printing is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use an EH-5 AC adapter (available separately).
Turn the camera on. A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge menu. 6 Press the multi selector up or down to highlight Setup and press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown at right will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press the multi selector to the right to make the selection. Option Done Page size Printing Photographs 5 Description Save changes and return to PictBridge menu. Choose page size.
Printing Selected Photographs Printing Photographs To print selected photos, highlight Print in the PictBridge menu and press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown in Step 1 will be displayed. 1 2 Highlight Choose folder. 3 Display list of folders. 4 Highlight folder. * Return to print menu. * To display photos in all folders, highlight All. To make selection from one folder only, highlight folder name. 5 6 Highlight Print select. † Display photos in current folder.
Scroll through photos. Current photo shown at bottom of display. 8 Press multi selector up to select photo and set number of prints to 1. Selected photos are marked by icon. Press multi selector up or down to specify number of prints (up to 99). ‡ ‡ If printer supports cropping, photo can be cropped for printing by pressing button.
Printing the Current Print Order Printing Photographs To print the current print order, highlight Print (DPOF) in the PictBridge menu and press the multi selector to the right. This option is only available if a print order is present on the memory card. 1 View photos in current folder. Pictures in print order are indicated by icon and number of prints; print order can be changed as described on page 131. To exit to PictBridge menu without printing, press button. 2 Begin printing.
Technical Notes Camera Care, Options, and Resources This chapter covers the following topics: Camera Settings Describes the functions available in different modes. Optional Accessories Lists the lenses and other accessories available for the D70S. Caring for Your Camera Provides information on storage and maintenance. Troubleshooting Lists the error messages displayed by your camera and how to deal with them. Specifications Principal specifications for the D70S.
Camera Settings Settings Available in Different Modes The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode.
Optional Accessories Lenses and Other Accessories Lenses for the D70S Camera setting Focus Mode M (with electronic AF range finder) M Type G or D AF Nikkor 2 AF-S, AF-I Nikkor ✔ ✔ PC-Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.
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.
Picture Angle and Focal Length Approximate focal length (mm) in 35-mm format (modified for picture angle) Picture angle 35-mm film camera 17 20 24 28 35 50 60 85 D70S 25.5 30 36 42 52.5 75 90 127.5 105 135 180 200 300 400 500 600 270 300 450 600 750 900 35-mm film camera D70S 157.5 202.5 Calculating Picture Angle The size of the area exposed by a 35-mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D70S, in contrast, is 23.7 ×15.6 mm.
Optional Speedlights Technical Notes—Optional Accessories When used with a compatible Speedlight such as the SB-800 or SB-600 (available separately), the D70S supports many of the options available with the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; 203), including i-TTL flash control ( 94), Flash Color Information Communication, and FV lock ( 103). The D70S does not support Auto FP High-Speed Sync. For more information, see the Speedlight manual.
The following features are available with SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights: Flash mode / feature i-TTL 1 SB-600 ✔ 2 1 ✔ ✔2 ✔ ✔3 ✔ — — SB-600 (Advanced Wireless Lighting) AA Auto aperture A Non-TTL auto ✔3 ✔4 — — GN Range-priority manual ✔ 5 — — — M Manual ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Repeating flash ✔ — — — REAR Rear-curtain sync ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Red-eye reduction ✔ — ✔ — ✔ — ✔ — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ — ✔ — ✔ — — ✔ — Flash Color Information Communication FV lock 1 AF-assist for
Technical Notes—Optional Accessories 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.
The shutter will synchronize with an external flash at speeds of 1/ 500 s or slower. i-TTL and Auto Aperture (AA) flash control are available only with CPU lenses. Selecting spot metering while an SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlight is attached activates standard i-TTL Flash for Digital SLR. i-TTL flash control is available at all sensitivity (ISO equivalency) settings.
Other Accessories Technical Notes—Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D70S. Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details. Batteries/ ♦ EN-EL3a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: Additional EN-EL3a batteries Chargers/ are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. AC adapters ♦ EN-EL3 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: These batteries can be used with both the D100 and the D70.
Body caps ♦ BF-1A Body Cap: The BF-1A keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of dust when no lens is mounted on the camera. Filters • Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in, and rearinterchange. Use Nikon filters; other filters may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding. • The D70S can not be used with linear polarizing filters. Use the C-PL circular polarizing filter instead. • The NC and L37C filters are recommended for protecting the lens.
Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D70S: Technical Notes—Optional Accessories SanDisk Lexar Media SDCFB 16 MB, 48 MB, 80 MB, 96 MB, 128 MB, 160 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB SDCFB (Type II) 192 MB, 300 MB SDCF2B (Type II) SDCFH (Ultra) 128 MB, 192 MB, 256 MB, 384 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB SDCFH (Ultra II) 256 MB SDFCX 512 MB, 1 GB SDCFX (Extreme III) 1 GB, 2 GB 4× USB 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB 8× USB 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB, 80 MB 160 MB 12× USB 64 MB, 128 MB, 192 MB, 2
Caring for the Camera Storage and Maintenance Storage Cleaning Camera body Use a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. The camera may be damaged if foreign matter gets inside the camera body. Nikon cannot accept liability for damage caused by dirt or sand. These elements are made of glass and are easily damaged.
The Low-Pass Filter Technical Notes—Caring for the Camera The CCD 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.
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Technical Notes—Caring for the Camera 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.
Notes on the monitor • The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD monitors and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded with the product will not be affected. • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light. • Do not apply pressure to the monitor; this could cause damage or malfunction. Dust or lint on the monitor can be removed with a blower.
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 Problem Low battery. (blinks) (blinks) Battery exhausted. (blinks) (blinks) Solution Ready a fully-charged spare 14 battery. Replace battery.
Indicator Problem Solution selected in remote control mode and mode dial rotated Change shutter speed or se- 79, lect mode M. 82 to S. (blinks) • Flash required for correct • Raise built-in Speedlight. 97 exposure (P, S, A, M modes). • Flash has fired at full power • Check photo in monitor; if 114 (blinks) ( blinks for three seconds underexposed, adjust settings and try again. after flash fires) .
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 D70S. 192 2, 20 FOLDER CONTAINS NO IMAGES • Memory card contains no • Insert another card. images.
Specifications Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lenses Effective pixels 6.1 million CCD Image size (pixels) 23.7 × 15.6 mm; total pixels: 6.24 million • 3008 × 2000 (Large) • 2240 × 1488 (Medium) • 1504 × 1000 (Small) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) * Compatible lenses Type G or D AF Nikkor Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.
Autofocus Technical Notes—Specifications Detection range AF-area mode Focus lock Exposure Metering Matrix Center-weighted Spot Range (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F) Exposure meter coupling Exposure control Operating mode TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator (range approximately 0.5–3.
Built-in Speedlight Flash Sync contact Flash control TTL X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/ 500 s TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor (CPU lenses only) • Built-in Speedlight: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, or standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR (spot metering or mode dial set to M) • SB-800 or 600: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, or standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR (spot metering) Auto aperture Available with SB-800 with CPU lens Non-TTL auto Available w
Self-timer Electronically controlled timer with 2 – 20 s duration Technical Notes—Specifications Depth-of-field preview When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (Digital Vari-Program, P, and S modes) Monitor 2.0˝, 130,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL External interface USB 2.
Example 1: 2500 shots Zoom Nikkor AF-S DX 18–70 mm f/3.5–4.5G IF ED lens; continuous shooting mode; continuous-servo autofocus; image quality set to JPEG Basic; image size set to M; shutter speed ½50 s; shutter-release pressed halfway for three seconds and focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times with each shot; after six shots, monitor turned on for five seconds and then turned off; cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned off. Example 2: 500 shots AF-S DX 18–70 mm f/3.5–4.
Index Index Menus Playback menu, 124–131 Delete, 124–125 Playback fldr, 126 Rotate tall, 126 Slide show, 127–128 Hide image, 129 Print set, 130–131 Shooting menu, 132–134 Optimize image, 56–61 Long exp. NR, 133 Image quality, 41–42 Image size, 43–45 White bal., 48–55 ISO, 46–47 CSM menu, 135–154 R Menu reset, 136–137 01 Beep, 138 02 Autofocus, 139 03 AF-area mode, 140 04 AF assist, 141 05 ISO auto, 142–143 06 No CF Card?, 143 07 Image review, 144 08 Grid display, 144 09 EV step, 144 10 Exp comp.
Image files, 41 Image review, 144 ISO, 134. See also Sensitivity ISO auto, 142–143 i-TTL flash control, 94 J JPEG, 41–45 L L. See Shooting menu, Image size Language. See Setup menu, Language Lens, 183–185 attaching, 18–19 compatible, 183–184 CPU, 183–184 non-CPU, 183–184 type G or D, 183–184 Long time-exposures, 82–83 Low-pass filter, 194–195 M M.
Index Shutter speed, 76–83 and flash synchronization, 99 Shooting menu, 132–134 Shooting mode, 62–63 Single-area AF. See AF-area mode. Single-frame playback, 114–115 Single-frame shooting. See Shooting mode Size. See Shooting menu, Image size Playback Slide shows. See menu, Slide show Speedlight, 94–104, 186–189. See also flash built-in, 94–104 optional, 186–189 sRGB. See Color mode T Television, 170 Time. See Setup menu, Date Time exposures. See Long time-exposures Thumbnail playback, 118–119 Tone comp.
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