Custom Setting b1 ISO Auto Control, 180, Bank Select

Menu Guide—Custom Settings

Custom Setting b1: ISO Auto Control

If On is selected for this option, the camera will automatically adjust sensitiv- ity (ISO equivalency) when necessary to help ensure optimal exposure. This option is not available at sensitivities of HI-1or HI-2.

Highlight b1 ISO auto 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 to the right to make a selection.

Option

Description

Off Sensitivity remains ﬁxed at value selected by user, regardless of whether (default) optimal exposure can be achieved at current exposure settings.

If optimal exposure can not be achieved at sensitivity selected by user, sen- sitivity is adjusted to compensate, to minimum approximately equivalent to On ISO 200 and maximum approximately equivalent to ISO 1600. Sensitivity can not be set to HI-1or HI-2while this option is in effect. Sensitivity re-

mains ﬁxed at value selected by user when ﬂash is used.

When On is selected, the rear control-panel dis- play shows ISO-AUTOand ISO-Aappears in the viewﬁnder sidebar. These indicators ﬂash when sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user.

Bank Select

If a shooting menu bank in which ISO has been set to HI-1or HI-2is chosen after On is selected for Custom Setting b1, sensitivity (ISO equivalency) will not be adjusted automatically. Sensitivity will also not be adjusted automatically if a Custom Settings bank in which On is selected for Custom Setting b1 is chosen after ISO has been set to HI-1or HI-2.

High ISO NR ( 165)

Noise is more likely to appear in photographs taken at higher sensitivities. To reduce noise at sensitivities of ISO 800 equivalent and above, turn on the High ISO NR option in the shooting menu.

180 D2Hs specifications

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.

At the core of the D2Hs is a 4.1-megapixel DX-format CCD sensor. While the resolution may seem modest by today’s standards, the camera excels in delivering outstanding image quality with high sensitivity and low noise, even at elevated ISO levels. The D2Hs offers ISO settings ranging from 200 to 1600, with the option to expand to 3200, enabling photographers to capture detailed images in challenging lighting conditions.

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The D2Hs is equipped with a durable and weather-sealed magnesium alloy body, designed to withstand the rigors of professional use. The camera is ergonomically designed for comfort, featuring a large, bright viewfinder and intuitive controls that provide immediate access to essential settings. This user-friendly design helps photographers focus on their craft without unnecessary distractions.

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