Nikon D70 manual Digital Camera

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The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography

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Contents Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Product DocumentationGuide to Digital Photography How to Read This Manual Do not look at the sun through the view- ﬁnder For Your SafetyUse appropriate cables IiiPage Trademark Information Comply with copyright noticesTable of Contents 113 Vii120 123Viii This chapter is divided into the following sections Getting StartedOverview Getting to Know the CameraAbout This Manual OverviewOverview Camera Body Getting to Know the CameraCamera Controls and Displays Know the CameraTo Know the Camera Getting to Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Control Panel139 102140 LCD IlluminatorViewﬁnder Display Advanced Focusing Screen DisplayIntroduction Getting to Know the Camera144 No Battery103 Electronic analog exposureDigital Vari-Programs Mode DialAuto Multi Program Exposure ModesShutter-Priority Auto ManualShutter-Release Button Navigating the MenusMulti selector is used to navigate through the camera menus Multi SelectorAttaching the Camera Strap First StepsGetting the Camera Ready for Use Monitor CoverRead Battery Warnings BatteryInserting Batteries D70 uses the following batteriesCR2 Batteries Removing BatteriesFirst Steps Basic SetupClock Battery Basic SetupCamera Clock LanguageAttaching Lenses Detaching Lenses Protect the Camera from Dirt and DustInserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsFormat No Memory Card Removing Memory CardsBasic Photography Basic Photography and PlaybackBasic Playback StepBasic Photography Rotate the Mode Dial toReady the Camera Taking Your First PhotographsWill ﬂash in the exposure-count displays Check the number of exposures remainingBlinking No further pic Non-CPU LensesShooting mode Adjust Camera SettingsQuality ModeViewﬁnder Frame Coverage Frame a PhotographViewﬁnder Focus Subject in focus beep will sound when camera has focused Focus indicatorFocus Built-in Speedlight When the Speedlight Is Not in UseWhile the photograph is being recorded to Take the PhotographWay down Shutter SoundViewing Photographs Basic PlaybackCreative Photography Digital Vari-ProgramsUse wide-angle lens for wider ﬁeld of view Tutorial-Digital Vari-ProgramsClose up Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes IndicatorDescriptionExposure Warning Color SpaceDetails Taking PhotographsShooting Mode When to Use Shooting OptionsSelf-Timer Focus56-61 Exposure ModeYour creative intent White BalanceHow will this photograph be used? What is more important, shutter speed or aperture?What lighting is available? Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos?Custom Settings Menu Using Camera MenusChoosing a Menu Basic Menu OperationsTaking Photographs-Using Camera Menus To modify settings for an item in the current menuMaking a Selection Exiting the MenusImage Quality Image Quality and SizeMaking Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and SizeQual Button Image Quality MenuSize Image Size Menu Image SizeOption Taking Photographs-Image Quality and SizeQual Button 130 279 144 Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size253 528 279 481 950Reacting Faster to Light Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyISO Menu Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyTaking Photographs-Sensitivity ISO Equivalency ISO ButtonWhite Balance Approximate Color Option temperature DescriptionKeeping Colors True Balance can be selected from the following optionsHighlight White bal. in the shooting menu White Balance MenuPress the multi selector to WB ButtonSettings other than ±0, a icon appears in the control panel Fine-Tuning White BalanceColor Temperature Taking Photographs-WhiteMired Fine-Tuning and Color TemperatureMeasuring a Value for White Balance Preset White BalanceWhite Balance Measuring White BalanceTaking Photographs-White Balance Highlight Select image Copying White Balance from a PhotographSelect photograph Using the Current Value for Preset White BalanceOptimizing Images At Settings Other than CustomImage Enhancement Optimizing ImagesMaking Edges More Distinct Sharpening Customizing Image Enhancement OptionsTaking Photographs-Optimizing Option DescriptionAuto default Normal Low contrast Adjusting Contrast Tone CompHigh contrast Custom Taking Suiting Colors to a Workﬂow Color ModePhotographs-Optimizing Images ModeControlling Vividness Saturation Controlling Color Hue AdjustmentSaturation controls the vividness of colors Taking Photographs-Optimizing ImagesChoosing Custom Image Optimization Options Single Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Remote Control Choosing a Shooting ModeRemote control Memory Buffer Taking Photographs-Choosing a Shooting ModeBuffer Size Focus Focus ModeControlling How the Camera Focuses AvailablePredictive Focus Tracking Manual Focus Area Selection Focus Area SelectionFocus Area Selection Option Display Description AF-Area ModeLighted in viewﬁnder Focus AreaAF-S ﬁnderHow it works AF-C Continuous-servo AF Focus LockAE-L/AF-L Recompose the photograph and shootAF-Assist Illuminator For Custom Setting 2 Autofocus 139, anAF-assist illuminator is not available Sports, Night landscape modesContinuous Use of the AF-Assist Illuminator Getting Good Results with AutofocusElectronic Range Finder Manual FocusSelection/Autofocus with Manual Priority Focal Plane PositionMetering ExposureControlling How the Camera Sets Exposure Center WtdCPU Lenses Exposure ModeDepth-of-Field Preview Flexible Program Auto Multi ProgramExposure Program IndicatorShutter-Priority Auto Shutter Speed and Camera Shake Changing from Mode M to Mode SAperture-Priority Auto Manual Long Time-Exposures Flash-Ready IndicatorElectronic Analog Exposure Display Autoexposure Lock Metered Area Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureAE Lock Exposure Exposure CompensationEV Step Exp CompType BracketingAE & ﬂash or AE only Photographs-ExposureExposure and Flash Bracketing Shooting Mode BKT Order Step+½ EV +0.5 ±1½ EV+1 EV +1.0 +1½ EV +1.5 +2 EV +2.0 Resuming Exposure or Flash BracketingWhite Balance Bracketing Indicator , , or will blinkTurning the Camera Off Order Flash Mode Using the Built-in SpeedlightFlash Photography TTL Flash ControlTaking Photographs-Flash Photography Flash Sync ModesFlash Angle Following ﬂash sync settings are available in mode Following ﬂash sync settings are available in , , and modesFlash sync mode OffWhen required Using the Built-in SpeedlightAuto Flash , , , and Modes Red-Eye ReductionSlow A, MSync Studio Flash SystemsAperture ModeValue selected by User382 Set automatically by camera 100 Using the Built-in SpeedlightFlash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity RangeCompatible Lenses 101Lens Photographs-Flash Photography102 Flash Exposure CompensationFV Lock Select FV Lock for Custom Setting 15 AE- L/AF-L103 Photography104 Using FV Lock with Optional SpeedlightsRecompose the photograph Delaying Shutter Release Self-Timer ModeTaking Photographs-Self-Timer Mode 105106 Self-timerBeep Taking Photographs-Using a Remote Control Using a Remote Control107 Remote-Control Photography108 To use the remote controlStable, level surface RemoteUsing a Remote Control Custom Setting109 AF-S Single-servo AF110 Replacing the BatteryKeep out of Reach of Children Restoring Default Settings Two-Button ResetFollowing shooting-menu options will also be reset Taking Photographs-Two-Button Reset112 Playback Options 113114 Single-Image PlaybackMore About PlaybackTo To Press 115Display menus 116 Photo InformationFile Information Shooting Data,Histogram 117Highlights More About Playback118 Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail PlaybackTo To 119 120 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom121 Protecting Photographs from DeletionTo protect a photograph 122 Deleting Individual PhotographsList Press Button. a conﬁrmation dialog will Protected and Hidden Images123 Delete Playback Menu124 Managing ImagesDeleting All Photographs All Deleting Selected Photographs Selected125 Rotate Tall Playback Fldr126 Playback MenuStarting the Slide Show Start Slide Show127 128 Changing the Display Interval Frame Intvl129 Hide ImageFile Attributes for Hidden Images 130 Print SetOptionDescription 131 Modifying the Print Order Select/SetOptimize Image Shooting Menu132 Shooting OptionsLong Exp. NR Default Noise reduction off camera functions normally133 Off134 White BalMenu Guide-The Shooting Menu Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom SettingsCustom Settings 135Two-Button Reset Custom Setting R Menu ResetHelp Button 136Default for Modes is Closest subjct Default settings are listed belowMenu Guide-Custom Settings 137138 Custom Setting 1 BeepMenu Guide 139 Custom Setting 2 Autofocus140 Custom Setting 3 AF-Area ModeArea 1 Closest Subjct3Settings Custom Setting 4 AF-Assist141 Off AF-assist illuminator offUsing a Flash Custom Setting 5 ISO Auto142 ISO Value143 Custom Setting 6 No CF Card?To change the shutter speed limit for P, a Modes, highlight P, A, DVPCustom Setting 9 EV Step Custom Setting 7 Image Review144 Custom Setting 11 Center Wtd Custom Setting 10 Exp Comp145 Custom Setting 13 BKT Order Custom Setting 12 BKT Set146 Bracketing proceeds in order from lowest to highest valueCustom Setting 15 AE-L/AF-L Custom Setting 14 Command Dial147 Custom Setting 17 Focus Area Custom Setting 16 AE Lock148 AE-L button149 Custom Setting 18 AF Area IllmBe difﬁcult to see 150 Custom Setting 19 Flash ModeShooting conditions 151 Commander ModeCustom Setting 21 Shutter Spd Custom Setting 20 Flash Sign152 P, S, A, and M modes, the built-in SpeedlightCustom Setting 23 Meter-Off Custom Setting 22 Monitor OffCustom Setting 24 Self-Timer 153154 Custom Setting 25 RemoteMenu Guide-Custom Camera Setup Setup MenuSetup menu contains three pages of options 155Folders Setup MenuSelect Folder 156New Menu Guide-The Setup Menu157 Folder NamesDelete Rename158 Highlight File No. Seq. in the setup menu When a photograph is taken, the camera namesFile No. Seq 159160 FormatDate CSM MenuLCD Brightness 161Mirror Lock-Up Video Mode162 Video OutputImage Comment LanguageInput Comment 163164 Attach Comment165 USB166 Dust Ref PhotoImage Dust Off 167 Firmware VerImage Dust Off Reference Data 168 Image RotationAutomatic Connecting to a Computer Connecting to External Devices169 Television Playback170 Open the cover protecting the video-out DC-in connectorsTurn the camera off Connect the EG-D100 as shownBefore Connecting the Camera Connecting to a Computer171 Data Transfer and Camera ControlConnections-Connecting to a Computer Connecting the USB Cable172 Do Not Turn the Camera Off 173174 Disconnecting the Camera175 Connecting to a PictBridge Printer176 Set the USB option in the setup menuTurn the printer on Turn the camera off Error Messages Printer Settings177 Hidden Images/RAW Images178 Printing Selected PhotographsHighlight Choose folder Highlight Print Select.†Printing 179Printing the Current Print Order Setup180 181 Settings Available in Different Modes Camera SettingsTechnical Notes-Camera Settings 182Lenses and Other Accessories Optional AccessoriesLenses for the D70 183Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses Technical Notes-Optional Accessories184 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses185 Picture Angle and Focal LengthCalculating Picture Angle Optional Speedlights Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories186 SB-800187 Flash mode/feature SB-800Speedlight Advanced188 Flash mode SB-25, SB-24 SB-29S SB-16B, SB-15SB-28, SB-26 SB-29 2, SB-21B Modes189 Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent Mode190 Other Accessories191 Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories192 Approved Memory CardsSanDisk Memory CardsStorage and Maintenance CleaningCaring for the Camera Storage194 Low-Pass FilterRemove the lens and turn the camera on Caring for the CameraServicing the Camera and Accessories Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter195 196 Caring for the Camera and Battery CautionsBatteries 197Technical Notes-Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Solution 198Monitor panel Problem Solution ﬁnder Problem199 Set Playback ﬂdr to All 200201 Speciﬁcations202 203 204 205 Battery Life206 IndexIndex 207 See Image size manual focus modeSB4B0211 6MBA1111-02

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