Nikon E2 Shutter speeds slower than 1/250 sec, Flash ready-light, Manual exposure mode

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Notes on using the Speedlight

Be sure to read the instruction manual provided with each 8peedlight model before use. Following are some important notes on using Nikon 8peedlights 8B-26 and 8B-25.

-If there is no mention of this camera in the instruction manual, refer to the F4 camera 's instruction manual.

Shutter speeds slower than 1/250 sec.

Exposure mode Shutter speed

p1/60 to 1/250 sec . (auto)

S1/8 to 1/250 sec . (manual)'

A1/60 to 1/250 sec . (auto)

M1/8 to 1/250 sec . (manual)'

('When the shutter speed is set to 1/350 to 1/2000 sec., it is automatically controlled at 1/250 sec.)

. Flash ready-light

If lit:

Flash is ready to fire .

If blinking:

Flash fires at full output when exposure is not sufficient.

 

Reconfirm the distance between the camera and the

 

subject or select a wider aperture .

• In Manual exposure mode

You may continue to take pictures regardless of the underexposure indicators which appear in the viewfinder, (the exposure indicators refer to the amount of background light). If you decide to ignore the I indicators, the major subject wi ll be correctly exposed for ambient

light, but the background may be underexposed .

If you wish to have both the main subject and the background correctly exposed, use slow sync flash.

(1)Set the exposure mode to S or M.

(2)Set the shutter speed and the aperture to obtain a correct exposure for both the main subject and the background ; fully depress the shutter release button .

- Use a tripod to minimize camera shake.

•When the TTL flash output level of the Speed light is adjusted manually, the exposure compensation mark appears in the LCD panel, but the compensation value does not appear.

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Contents Nikon Page For customers in the U.S.A EC Declaration of Conformity VL--v-- if 11-+ Standard accessories\....==p.J---1 Nikon does not support the data About this manual ForewordMarks used in this manual Use only Nikon-approved equipment Warranty/registration cardsTake some trial shots Have Nikon check your camera regularlyNtsc Description of acronymsContents Controls in detail ·················· ·············· Advanced photographyFlash photography · ~Fl\ System chartMajor features Viewfinder indications Exposure compensation Focus indicators Metering system~~~Olg~~g LCD panel indicationsQuick Charger EH -1* EH-2 Rechargeable Battery Pack EN-1Preparations For taking pictures Removing the lens When leaving the camera without a lensMounting and removing the lens Mounting the lensInstalling the battery pack Installing and removing the batteryRemoving the battery pack Confirm that no warning indicator 2appears Checking battery powerFollow the same procedure to set the month, day, hour Minute Setting and checking date and time3Closing the camera back Inserting the Image Memory CardIInserting the Image Memory Card 1Opening the camera backPage Metering system Matrix metering oJ Image quality Lens AF Nlkkor lensWhite balance Auto a Sensitivity Set the frame advance mode to S Selecting Programmed Auto modeSet the exposure mode to P Set the sensitivity to STD Set the white balance to aHold the camera and look through 2the viewfinder 1Adjust the eyepointCompose the picture Appears and release the shutter Confirm that the in-focus indicatorOther than L, and press the shutter Release button halfway1Connect the camera to a TV monitor Playing back the picturesPlaying back the pictures 4When finished , rotate the Main dial to LFunctions and settings Single-frame shooting mode So Digital output modePB Playback mode Camera power is OFFAperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode Setting the exposure modeS- A- M-J Programmed Auto Exposure Mode Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode~. ~ Spot Metering Setting the metering systems~.~ Center-Weighted Metering ·l Matrix MeteringBasic Normal Fine HI J Setting image qualityAdjusting white balance ~*~ Fine mode Auto white balance mode~ Incandescent light mode ~ Fluorescent light modeColor temperature Adjusting white balanceSensitivity and film speed Setting the sensitivity levelSingle Servo Autofocus Setting the focus modeContinuous Servo Autofocus Viewfinder indications in autofocus modes 5 , C Manual Focus mode Setting the focus modeExposure compensation Exposure modeMetering system White balanceA or M mode S or M modePlayback on a TV monitor Playing back picturesShooting data displayed on the playback screen Switching the NTSC/PAL systems4When finished , rotate the Main dial Playing back picturesOn-screen data appears in order as shown below Long play playback methodErasing data in the Image Memory Card Advanced photography Set the shutter speed Shutler-Priority Auto Exposure Mode2Set the aperture value Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode4Set the aperture value Manual Exposure Mode1Set the exposure to M 2Compose the picture 3Set the shutter speed6Check the focus and depress the shutter release button Center the main subject inside 3viewfinder Using AE-L Auto Exposure Lock1Set the exposure mode to either P, S, or a Set the Metering system2Repeat the same procedures as in Using AE-L above Using AF/AE-L double lock1Set the AF/AE -L lever Remove your finger from 3exposure compensation button Using Exposure Compensation1Set the metering system 2Set the exposure compensation value1Set the exposure mode to M 2Set the metering system Using Manual ExposureCenter the main subject inside 3viewfinder Jl\\~ Continuous Servo Autofocus mode External synchro-flash shooting Set the exposure mode to M 2shutter speed to SyDepress the shutter release button Accessories without power-hold timer capability Accessories with power-hold timer capabilityRemote photography general Flash photography Mounting the Speed light Available Nikon SpeedlightsFlash modes available with Nikon Speedlights Shutter speeds slower than 1/250 sec Manual exposure modeFlash ready-light Confirm the settings in the LCD Panel Set up your Speedlight5Check the flash shooting range , and release the shutter Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync Woe3Set the camera s exposure mode to Or M Controls in detail Maximum lens apertures Usable lensesUnderstanding exposure control Usable lenses24-50mm1/3.3-4.5 Lens usability chart Shutter speed and aperture Subject is strongly backlit or has a bright shiny surface Special focusing situationsVery dark subject Something is behind or in front of the subjectDownloading image data Using the Image Memory CardCleaning the camerasbuilt-in lens Set the Main dial to L 8Set the Main dial to L and turn the power OFFUsable Image Memory Cards Write-protect switch EC-1STips on using the Image Memory Card Image Memory CardCharging the Rechargeable battery pack Characteristics of the Rechargeable Battery PackHandling the battery pack safely Lifespan Dedicated Rechargeable Battery PackHandling the battery pack for long time use Storage24 P Body TroubleshootingNikon Filters Nikon Speed lights S8-26 and S8-25Nikon Lens hood Nikon Remote Control AccessoriesNikon Eyepiece Correction Lenses Nikon Eyepiece Adaptor DK-7 Nikon Close-up accessoriesNikon Rechargeable Battery Pack EN-1 · Nikon Rubber Eyecup DK-2Programmed Auto mode EV chart for flash photographyPage Camera care tips Page Specifications Page Specifications Nikon
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