Nikon D2Hs Custom Setting a6 Focus Area Illumination, 178, Manual, Continuous Mode When Selected

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Menu Guide—Custom

Custom Setting a6: Focus Area Illumination

The options in this menu control when the focus areas are illuminated and for how long. Highlight a6 Focus area illum in the second level of the CSM menu ( 169) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press the multi se- lector to the right.

Settings

Option

Manual

focus mode

Continuous

mode

When

selected

Description

Controls whether active focus area is displayed in manual focus mode. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select:

On (default): Active focus area displayed when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Off: Focus areas not displayed in manual fo- cus mode.

Controls whether active focus area is displayed in CH (continuous high-speed) or CL (continu- ous low-speed) mode. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select:

On (default): Active focus area displayed in continuous mode.

Off: Focus areas not displayed in continuous mode.

Determines how long active focus area is dis- played when selected. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select:

0.2 s (default): Active focus area displayed for

0.2 s.

1 s: Active focus area displayed for 1 s.

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Contents Digital Camera Product Documentation Quick Start GuideGuide to Digital Photography How to Read This Manual OverviewBasic Photography Basic Playback Image Quality and SizeFor Your Safety Do not look at the sun through the view- finderIii Do not immerse in or expose to waterCaring for the Camera and Battery Keep dryBatteries Page Vii Comply with copyright noticesTrademark Information Table of Contents More About Playback 127 Voice Memos 137145 166Connections 221 Technical Notes 231Xii Getting Started This chapter is divided into the following sec- tionsOverview Getting to Know the CameraOverview About This ManualTake Test Shots Life-Long LearningGetting to Know the Camera Camera BodyCamera Controls and Displays LCD IlluminatorsCamera Body AF-ON Speaker and MicrophoneTop Control Panel 83-92 Number of shots in bracketingNumber of intervals for 117Rear Control Panel Voice memo recording indicator 171180 139Viewfinder Display Mm 0.31˝ reference circle for Command Dials Image quality and sizeWhite balance Sensitivity ISO equivalencyFlash settings Choose a flash sync mode for optional SpeedlightExposure Multi Selector Multi selector is used for the following operationsMulti Selector First Steps Attach the Camera StrapGetting the Camera Ready for Use Insert the Battery Removing the BatteryEN-EL4 Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries Basic Setup Introduction-First Steps Clock Battery Attach a Lens Protect the Camera from Dirt and Dust Detaching the LensInsert a Memory Card Insert a memory cardNo Memory Card Format Memory Cards Removing Memory CardsBasic Photography and Playback Basic PhotographyBasic Playback Basic Photography Taking Your First PhotographsThere are six basic steps to taking photographs Charged Battery Partially Discharged Battery IndicatorReady the Camera Icon Control ViewThat can be taken at current settings. When Check the number of exposures remainingExposure-count display in the top con This number reaches zero, Icon willAdjust Camera Settings Option DefaultWhite balance Sensitivity Image qualitySingle-area Clicks into place pointing toFrame a Photograph Viewfinder FocusFocus Viewfinder displayIndicator Check ExposureShutter Speed and Camera Shake Take the Photograph Do Not Photograph Strong Light SourcesRotate Tall Image ReviewBasic Playback Viewing PhotographsViewing Additional Photographs DeletePage Taking Photographs DetailsWhat is more important, shutter speed or aperture? Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos?How will this photograph be used? What lighting is available?Using Camera Menus Recent SettingsChoosing a Menu Basic Menu OperationsTo modify settings for an item in the current menu Making a SelectionExiting the Menus Choosing a Shooting Mode Single Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror UpMode DescriptionMemory Buffer Buffer SizeD2-Maximum Shots Image Quality and Size Image QualityMaking Effective Use of Memory NEF Raw/NEF+JPEGImage Quality Menu Qual ButtonRear panel Viewfinder Rear control panelJpeg Compression Menu Quality varies with scene recordedFile Names Image Size Raw Compression MenuFollowing options are available for NEF RAW images Percent with almost no effect on image qualityImage Size Menu Highlight Image size in the shooting menuPress the multi selector to Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Number of Exposures Remaining Large-Capacity Memory CardsSensitivity ISO Equivalency Reacting Faster to LightISO Menu ISO ButtonHI-1/HI-2 High ISO NRB1-ISO Auto B2-ISO Step ValueApproximate Color Option temperature Description White BalanceKeeping Colors True Source before shooting. The following options are availableWhite Balance Menu WB ButtonStudio Strobe Lighting E5-Auto BKT SetFine-Tuning White Balance Color TemperatureFine-Tuning and Color Temperature MiredChoosing a Color Temperature Preset White Balance White Balance PresetsRecording New Values with the Camera Copying Values from Existing PhotographsObject. Use when subject is under same lighting as camera Measuring a Value for White BalanceExposure Mode Rear control panel Viewfinder Top control panel Selecting a White Balance Preset Selecting a White Balance Preset the WB ButtonEntering a Comment Taking Photographs-White Balance Nikon Capture Image Adjustment Shooting Menu SettingsMaking Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Option DescriptionAdjusting Contrast Tone Compensation Suiting Colors to a Workflow Color Mode OptionSRGB III III sRGBColor Mode Nikon SoftwareControlling Color Hue Adjustment HueFocus Mode FocusControlling How the Camera Focuses Servo AFA1-AF-C Mode Priority A2-AF-S Mode PriorityAF-ON Buttons Predictive Focus TrackingFocus Area Selection Focus Area SelectionF1-Center Button Shooting Mode A6-Focus Area IllumA7-Focus Area AF-Area Mode A4-Disable Lock-OnAutofocus A3-Group Dynamic AFIcon Description Manual FocusTop Control Panel Focus mode AF-area mode Summary of Autofocus OptionsSingle-area AF Dynamic-area AF Automatic ManualHow it works Focus Lock Continuous-servo AFRecompose the photograph and shoot Getting Good Results with Autofocus AF-Assist IlluminatorsManual Focus Electronic Range FinderSelection/Autofocus with Manual Priority Focal Plane PositionB6-Center Weight ExposureMetering Controlling How the Camera Sets ExposureExposure Mode CPU LensesDepth-of-Field Preview B7-Fine-Tune ExposureProgrammed Auto Non-CPU LensesExposure Warning Flexible Program Exposure ProgramShutter-Priority Auto F5-Command Dials Change Main/Sub Changing from Manual to Shutter-Priority AutoShutter-Speed Lock Long Exp. NRAperture-Priority Auto F5-Command Dials Aperture LockManual Long Time-ExposuresAF Micro Nikkor Lenses Electronic Analog Exposure Displays At 1/3 stepShutter-Speed and Aperture Lock Shutter-Speed LockAperture Lock Autoexposure Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture Metered AreaC1-AE Lock Exposure Compensation Pressing the button Frame the photograph, focus, and shootB4-Exposure Comp. EV B5-Exposure CompBracketing Exposure and Flash BracketingShooting Mode E8-Auto BKT SelectionBracketing Order EVs+½ EV E6-Manual Mode Bkting 100Resuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing Exposure BracketingChoose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT set 101White Balance Bracketing 102 White Balance BracketingColor temp. or Turning the Camera Off103 Using Optional Speedlights Flash Photography104 Modeling IlluminationTTL Flash Control 105SB-800, SB-600 i-TTL Flash Control 106 SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-50DX D-TTL Flash ControlSB-80DX Flash mode/feature SB-800 Compatible Speedlights107 Following Speedlights support TTL flash controlFlash mode SB-26 1 SB-27 SB-25 SB-24 SB-29S SB-15 SB-14 Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories108 SB-30 SB-22S SB-23 SB-29 SB-20 SB-28 SB-21B109 Flash sync mode Flash Sync Modes110 D2Hs supports the following flash sync modes111 Shutter Speed and ApertureE1-Flash Sync Speed E2-Flash Shutter SpeedFV Lock 112To use FV lock 113 Are no longer displayed in the control panel and viewfinderMetering Flash Contacts and Indicators Accessory Shoe114 Sync TerminalInterval Timer Photography Taking Photographs at Preset Intervals115 Select Intvl*no. Shots Remaining Intvl*shots Start116 Use of a tripod is recommendedMode Max. Shots 117During Shooting During ShootingPausing Interval Timer Photography 118No Photograph Interrupting Interval Timer Photography 119Shooting Menu Banks Self-Timer Mode Delaying Shutter ReleaseC4-Self-timer 120Non-CPU Lenses Specifying Lens Focal Length121 Specifying Lens DataDefault Maximum Aperture 122FUNC. Button Specifying Maximum Aperture 123SB-800/SB-600 Zoom Lenses124 Using a GPS Unit 125Recording GPS Data Coordinated Universal Time UTCTwo-Button Reset Restoring Default SettingsReset. Custom Settings are not affected 126127 Playback OptionsUsing the Multi Selector Single-Image Playback128 C5-Monitor OffPhoto Information 129↔ Page 8 ↔ 3 Shooting Data130 4 Shooting Data5 GPS Data 6 Histogram131 7 Highlights8 RGB Histogram HistogramsF1-Center Button Playback Mode Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback132 133 Cancel Resume zoom Select area Displayed Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom134 ToTo UseProtecting Photographs from Deletion 135Voice Memos Removing Protection from All ImagesDeleting Individual Photographs 136Protected and Hidden Images After Delete137 Recording and PlaybackPlayback Mode Recording Voice Memos138 Dust Off Ref Photos139 Interrupting RecordingDuring Recording After RecordingVoice Memo Recording Options 140Voice Memo Off141 Voice Memo OverwriteVoice Memo Button ToOption DescriptionPlaying Voice Memos 142Press Description Interrupting PlaybackVoice Memo Playback Options 143OptionTo Via Video144 145 Playback Menu Delete146 Managing ImagesDeleting Selected Photographs Selected Deleting All Photographs All147 Playback Folder 148Selecting a Folder for Storage CurrentSlide Show Starting the Slide Show Start149 To ToChanging the Display Interval Frame Interval Voice Memo Playback Options Audio Playback150 Hide Image Hiding Selected Photographs Select/Set151 OptionDescriptionRevealing All Photographs Deselect All 152File Attributes for Hidden Images Print Set 153Modifying the Print Order Select/Set 154Removing All Images from the Print Order Deselect All 155After Creating a Print Order Exif versionDisplay Mode Image Review156 DataAfter Delete Rotate Tall157 Frame will be displayed or highlightedShooting Menu 158Shooting Options Shooting menu contains three pages of optionsShooting Menu Bank 159Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Shooting Menu Bank160 Renaming Shooting Menu BanksFollowing dialog will be displayed. low Enter a name as described beReset Shooting Menu 161Active Folder 162Number of Folders Automatic Folder CreationFile Naming 163Jpeg Compression Raw CompressionWhite Balance 164Long Exp. NR High ISO NR165 On NormalColor Mode Image SharpeningTone Compensation 166Hue Adjustment Interval Timer ShootingNon-CPU Lens Data 167Custom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera Settings168 GroupFollowing Custom Settings are available 169Options 170 Custom Setting C Custom Setting Bank 171Custom Setting R Reset CSM Menu Two-Button ResetCustom Settings Bank 172Default settings are listed below 173Custom Setting a1 AF-C Priority Selection Custom Setting a2 AF-S Priority Selection174 FPS rateCustom Setting a3 Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AF 175Pattern Center area Pattern176 Custom Setting a4 Focus Tracking with Lock-On Custom Setting a5 AF Activation177 Custom Setting a6 Focus Area Illumination Continuous Mode When Selected178 ManualCustom Setting a7 Focus Area Select Custom Setting a8 Vertical AF-ON Button FunctionWrap-around disabled 179Custom Setting b1 ISO Auto Control 180Bank Select Custom Setting b2 ISO Step Value Custom Setting b3 EV Steps for Exposure ControlMents equivalent to EV 1/3 step, the default 181Custom Setting b5 Easy Exposure Compensation Main command dial182 Custom Setting b6 Center Weight Area Custom Setting b7 Fine Tune Optimal ExposureFine-Tuning Exposure 183Custom Setting c1 AE Lock Buttons Custom Setting c2 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button184 Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-off Delay Custom Setting c4 Self-Timer DelayCustom Setting c5 Monitor off Delay 185Custom Setting d1 CL-Mode Shooting Speed 186Custom Setting d3 Exposure Delay Mode 187Custom Setting d4 File Number Sequence Custom Setting d5 Control Panel/Viewfinder DisplayTains no photographs, file numbering reset to 188Custom Setting d6 LCD Illumination 189Exposures Custom Setting e2 Slowest Speed When Using Flash 190Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit Custom Setting e3 AA Flash Mode Custom Setting e4 Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash191 Custom Setting e5 Auto Bracketing Set 192Custom Setting e6 Auto Bracketing in M Exposure Mode Custom Setting e7 Auto Bracketing OrderTure and flash level Custom Setting e5 set to AE & flash 193Custom Setting e8 Auto Bracketing Selection Method Custom Setting f1 Multi Selector Center ButtonShooting Mode 194195 Illuminate AF Area Not usedThumbnail on/off Histogram on/off Zoom on/offCustom Setting f2 When Multi Selector Is Pressed 196Autofocus Pressing multi selector activates exposure metersCustom Setting f4 Assign FUNC. Button 197Custom Setting f5 Customize Command Dials Command dial controls shutter speed198 Main199 Menus PlaybackCustom Setting f6 Setting Method for Buttons and Dials Custom Setting f7 Disable Shutter If No CF Card200 Setup Menu Camera SetupSetup menu contains three pages of options 201Format 202LCD Brightness Mirror Lock-up203 Video Mode World TimeLanguage 204Image Comment 205Auto Image Rotation 206Displayed in portrait orientation in camera monitor Voice Memo Voice Memo OverwriteVoice Memo Button Audio OutputUSB 208Dust Off Ref Photo 209Image Dust Off 210 With the lens ten centimeters four inchesImage Dust Off Reference Data Battery Info Wireless LAN211 Calibration Charging lifeWireless LAN Options for the WT-2/2A SettingsSettings for the WT-2/2A and WT-1/1A 212Wireless LAN system Settings213 ModeWireless 214Multi selector to the right Tions can be added to bank names as described onUnder this name when pairing begins Default Photos are not deleted after transmissionUsed when new folder is created or memory card inserted 215216 Send both NEF and Jpeg filesWireless LAN Options for the WT-1/1A 217Transceiver Status218 Delete After Send?Send File As Send FolderNetwork Settings Adjust settings for connection to wire- less networkFirmware Version 219220 Connecting to External Devices Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to a Printer 221DC-in connectors 222Open the cover protecting the A/V-out Use an AC AdapterConnecting to a Computer Before Connecting the Camera223 Data Transfer and Camera ControlConnecting the USB Cable 224Turn the camera on. If Mass Storage is Do Not Turn the Camera OffDisconnecting the Camera 225Connecting to a Printer 226Printing Photographs Print Times227 Option Description DoneNo border Ignore this optionPrinting Selected Photographs 228Highlight Choose folder Highlight Print select . †229 Printing the Current Print Order 230231 Optional Accessories Lenses and Other AccessoriesLenses for the D2Hs 232Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses 233Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Picture Angle and Focal Length 234Calculating Picture Angle Other Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories235 Eyepiece D2Hs accessories 236237 238 Terminal for remote control and automatic 239D2Hs is equipped with a ten-pin remote Connects two cameras for simultaneous operationApproved Memory Cards 240Cleaning Storage and MaintenanceCaring for the Camera StorageReplacing the Focusing Screen Replacing Focusing ScreensFocusing Screens 242Replacing the Clock Battery Inserting the Clock Battery243 Low-Pass Filter 244Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter Servicing the Camera and Accessories245 Troubleshooting Understanding Error Messages and DisplaysProblem 246Problem Solution 247Monitor panel 248 Specifications 249250 251 252 Battery Life 253Index 254255 256 PTP6MBA3511
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The Nikon D2Hs, launched in 2005, marked a significant advancement in professional digital photography, particularly in the realm of sports and action photography. This camera is widely recognized for its robust build quality and impressive performance, making it a popular choice among professionals.

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