Nikon D2Hs manual Image Size Menu, Highlight Image size in the shooting menu

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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. Note that the option selected does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. When opened in PictureProject or Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2.1 or later, NEF im- ages are 2,464 × 1,632 pixels in size.

The Image Size Menu

1	Highlight Image size in the shooting menu
	( 158) 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.

The QUAL Button

Image size can also be set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the sub-command dial. Im- age size is displayed in the rear control panel and in the viewﬁnder sidebar:

Rear control panel

Viewﬁnder

Taking Photographs—Image Quality and Size

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Contents Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Product DocumentationGuide to Digital Photography Overview How to Read This ManualBasic Photography Basic Playback Image Quality and SizeDo not look at the sun through the view- ﬁnder For Your SafetyDo not immerse in or expose to water IiiKeep dry Caring for the Camera and BatteryBatteries Page Comply with copyright notices ViiTrademark Information Table of Contents Voice Memos 137 More About Playback 127166 145Technical Notes 231 Connections 221Xii This chapter is divided into the following sec- tions Getting StartedOverview Getting to Know the CameraAbout This Manual OverviewTake Test Shots Life-Long LearningCamera Body Getting to Know the CameraCamera Controls and Displays LCD IlluminatorsCamera Body Speaker and Microphone AF-ONTop Control Panel Number of shots in bracketing 83-92Number of intervals for 117Rear Control Panel 171 Voice memo recording indicator180 139Viewﬁnder Display Mm 0.31˝ reference circle for Image quality and size Command DialsWhite balance Sensitivity ISO equivalencyChoose a ﬂash sync mode for optional Speedlight Flash settingsExposure Multi selector is used for the following operations Multi SelectorMulti Selector Attach the Camera Strap First StepsGetting the Camera Ready for Use Removing the Battery Insert the BatteryEN-EL4 Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries Basic Setup Introduction-First Steps Clock Battery Attach a Lens Detaching the Lens Protect the Camera from Dirt and DustInsert a memory card Insert a Memory CardNo Memory Card Format Removing Memory Cards Memory CardsBasic Photography Basic Photography and PlaybackBasic Playback Taking Your First Photographs Basic PhotographyThere are six basic steps to taking photographs Battery Indicator Charged Battery Partially DischargedReady the Camera Icon Control ViewCheck the number of exposures remaining That can be taken at current settings. WhenExposure-count display in the top con This number reaches zero, Icon willOption Default Adjust Camera SettingsWhite balance Sensitivity Image qualityClicks into place pointing to Single-areaViewﬁnder Focus Frame a PhotographViewﬁnder display FocusCheck Exposure IndicatorShutter Speed and Camera Shake Do Not Photograph Strong Light Sources Take the PhotographRotate Tall Image ReviewViewing Photographs Basic PlaybackViewing Additional Photographs DeletePage Details Taking PhotographsWill this be a single photo, or a series of photos? What is more important, shutter speed or aperture?How will this photograph be used? What lighting is available?Recent Settings Using Camera MenusChoosing a Menu Basic Menu OperationsMaking a Selection To modify settings for an item in the current menuExiting the Menus Single Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror Up Choosing a Shooting ModeMode DescriptionBuffer Size Memory BufferD2-Maximum Shots Image Quality Image Quality and SizeMaking Effective Use of Memory NEF Raw/NEF+JPEGQual Button Image Quality MenuRear panel Viewﬁnder Rear control panelQuality varies with scene recorded Jpeg Compression MenuFile Names Raw Compression Menu Image SizeFollowing options are available for NEF RAW images Percent with almost no effect on image qualityHighlight Image size in the shooting menu Image Size MenuPress the multi selector to Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Large-Capacity Memory Cards Number of Exposures RemainingReacting Faster to Light Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyISO Menu ISO ButtonHigh ISO NR HI-1/HI-2B1-ISO Auto B2-ISO Step ValueWhite Balance Approximate Color Option temperature DescriptionKeeping Colors True Source before shooting. The following options are availableWB Button White Balance MenuStudio Strobe Lighting E5-Auto BKT SetColor Temperature Fine-Tuning White BalanceMired Fine-Tuning and Color TemperatureChoosing a Color Temperature White Balance Presets Preset White BalanceRecording New Values with the Camera Copying Values from Existing PhotographsMeasuring a Value for White Balance Object. Use when subject is under same lighting as cameraExposure Mode Rear control panel Viewﬁnder Top control panel Selecting a White Balance Preset the WB Button Selecting a White Balance PresetEntering a Comment Taking Photographs-White Balance Nikon Capture Shooting Menu Settings Image AdjustmentMaking Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Option DescriptionAdjusting Contrast Tone Compensation Option Suiting Colors to a Workﬂow Color ModeSRGB III III sRGBNikon Software Color ModeHue Controlling Color Hue AdjustmentFocus Focus ModeControlling How the Camera Focuses Servo AFA2-AF-S Mode Priority A1-AF-C Mode PriorityAF-ON Buttons Predictive Focus TrackingFocus Area Selection Focus Area SelectionA6-Focus Area Illum F1-Center Button Shooting ModeA7-Focus Area A4-Disable Lock-On AF-Area ModeAutofocus A3-Group Dynamic AFManual Focus Icon DescriptionTop Control Panel Summary of Autofocus Options Focus mode AF-area modeSingle-area AF Dynamic-area AF Automatic ManualHow it works Continuous-servo AF Focus LockRecompose the photograph and shoot AF-Assist Illuminators Getting Good Results with AutofocusElectronic Range Finder Manual FocusSelection/Autofocus with Manual Priority Focal Plane PositionExposure B6-Center WeightMetering Controlling How the Camera Sets ExposureCPU Lenses Exposure ModeDepth-of-Field Preview B7-Fine-Tune ExposureNon-CPU Lenses Programmed AutoExposure Warning Exposure Program Flexible ProgramShutter-Priority Auto Changing from Manual to Shutter-Priority Auto F5-Command Dials Change Main/SubShutter-Speed Lock Long Exp. NRAperture-Priority Auto Aperture Lock F5-Command DialsLong Time-Exposures ManualAF Micro Nikkor Lenses At 1/3 step Electronic Analog Exposure DisplaysShutter-Speed Lock Shutter-Speed and Aperture LockAperture Lock Autoexposure Lock Metered Area Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureC1-AE Lock Pressing the button Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot Exposure CompensationB4-Exposure Comp. EV B5-Exposure CompExposure and Flash Bracketing BracketingE8-Auto BKT Selection Shooting ModeOrder EVs Bracketing+½ EV 100 E6-Manual Mode BktingResuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing Exposure Bracketing101 Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT setWhite Balance Bracketing White Balance Bracketing 102Color temp. or Turning the Camera Off103 Flash Photography Using Optional Speedlights104 Modeling Illumination105 TTL Flash ControlSB-800, SB-600 i-TTL Flash Control SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-50DX D-TTL Flash Control 106Compatible Speedlights SB-80DX Flash mode/feature SB-800107 Following Speedlights support TTL ﬂash controlUse Only Nikon Flash Accessories Flash mode SB-26 1 SB-27 SB-25 SB-24 SB-29S SB-15 SB-14108 SB-30 SB-22S SB-23 SB-29 SB-20 SB-28 SB-21B109 Flash Sync Modes Flash sync mode110 D2Hs supports the following ﬂash sync modesShutter Speed and Aperture 111E1-Flash Sync Speed E2-Flash Shutter Speed112 FV LockTo use FV lock Are no longer displayed in the control panel and viewﬁnder 113Metering Accessory Shoe Flash Contacts and Indicators114 Sync TerminalTaking Photographs at Preset Intervals Interval Timer Photography115 Select Intvl*no. Shots Remaining Intvl*shots StartUse of a tripod is recommended 116117 Mode Max. ShotsDuring Shooting During Shooting118 Pausing Interval Timer PhotographyNo Photograph 119 Interrupting Interval Timer PhotographyShooting Menu Banks Delaying Shutter Release Self-Timer ModeC4-Self-timer 120Specifying Lens Focal Length Non-CPU Lenses121 Specifying Lens Data122 Default Maximum ApertureFUNC. Button 123 Specifying Maximum ApertureSB-800/SB-600 Zoom Lenses124 125 Using a GPS UnitRecording GPS Data Coordinated Universal Time UTCRestoring Default Settings Two-Button ResetReset. Custom Settings are not affected 126Playback Options 127Single-Image Playback Using the Multi Selector128 C5-Monitor Off129 Photo Information↔ Page 8 ↔ 3 Shooting Data4 Shooting Data 1305 GPS Data 6 Histogram7 Highlights 1318 RGB Histogram HistogramsViewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback F1-Center Button Playback Mode132 133 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Cancel Resume zoom Select area Displayed134 ToTo Use135 Protecting Photographs from DeletionVoice Memos Removing Protection from All Images136 Deleting Individual PhotographsProtected and Hidden Images After DeleteRecording and Playback 137Recording Voice Memos Playback Mode138 Dust Off Ref PhotosInterrupting Recording 139During Recording After Recording140 Voice Memo Recording OptionsVoice Memo OffVoice Memo Overwrite 141Voice Memo Button ToOption Description142 Playing Voice MemosPress Description Interrupting Playback143 Voice Memo Playback OptionsOptionTo Via Video144 145 Delete Playback Menu146 Managing ImagesDeleting All Photographs All Deleting Selected Photographs Selected147 148 Playback FolderSelecting a Folder for Storage CurrentStarting the Slide Show Start Slide Show149 To ToVoice Memo Playback Options Audio Playback Changing the Display Interval Frame Interval150 Hiding Selected Photographs Select/Set Hide Image151 OptionDescription152 Revealing All Photographs Deselect AllFile Attributes for Hidden Images 153 Print Set154 Modifying the Print Order Select/Set155 Removing All Images from the Print Order Deselect AllAfter Creating a Print Order Exif versionImage Review Display Mode156 DataRotate Tall After Delete157 Frame will be displayed or highlighted158 Shooting MenuShooting Options Shooting menu contains three pages of options159 Shooting Menu BankSensitivity ISO Equivalency Shooting Menu BankRenaming Shooting Menu Banks 160Following dialog will be displayed. low Enter a name as described be161 Reset Shooting Menu162 Active FolderNumber of Folders Automatic Folder Creation163 File NamingRaw Compression Jpeg CompressionWhite Balance 164High ISO NR Long Exp. NR165 On NormalImage Sharpening Color ModeTone Compensation 166Interval Timer Shooting Hue AdjustmentNon-CPU Lens Data 167Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Settings168 Group169 Following Custom Settings are availableOptions 170 171 Custom Setting C Custom Setting BankTwo-Button Reset Custom Setting R Reset CSM MenuCustom Settings Bank 172173 Default settings are listed belowCustom Setting a2 AF-S Priority Selection Custom Setting a1 AF-C Priority Selection174 FPS rate175 Custom Setting a3 Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AFPattern Center area Pattern176 Custom Setting a5 AF Activation Custom Setting a4 Focus Tracking with Lock-On177 Continuous Mode When Selected Custom Setting a6 Focus Area Illumination178 ManualCustom Setting a8 Vertical AF-ON Button Function Custom Setting a7 Focus Area SelectWrap-around disabled 179180 Custom Setting b1 ISO Auto ControlBank Select Custom Setting b3 EV Steps for Exposure Control Custom Setting b2 ISO Step ValueMents equivalent to EV 1/3 step, the default 181Main command dial Custom Setting b5 Easy Exposure Compensation182 Custom Setting b7 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure Custom Setting b6 Center Weight AreaFine-Tuning Exposure 183Custom Setting c2 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button Custom Setting c1 AE Lock Buttons184 Custom Setting c4 Self-Timer Delay Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-off DelayCustom Setting c5 Monitor off Delay 185186 Custom Setting d1 CL-Mode Shooting Speed187 Custom Setting d3 Exposure Delay ModeCustom Setting d5 Control Panel/Viewﬁnder Display Custom Setting d4 File Number SequenceTains no photographs, ﬁle numbering reset to 188189 Custom Setting d6 LCD IlluminationExposures 190 Custom Setting e2 Slowest Speed When Using FlashFixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit Custom Setting e4 Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash Custom Setting e3 AA Flash Mode191 192 Custom Setting e5 Auto Bracketing SetCustom Setting e7 Auto Bracketing Order Custom Setting e6 Auto Bracketing in M Exposure ModeTure and ﬂash level Custom Setting e5 set to AE & ﬂash 193Custom Setting f1 Multi Selector Center Button Custom Setting e8 Auto Bracketing Selection MethodShooting Mode 194Illuminate AF Area Not used 195Thumbnail on/off Histogram on/off Zoom on/off196 Custom Setting f2 When Multi Selector Is PressedAutofocus Pressing multi selector activates exposure meters197 Custom Setting f4 Assign FUNC. ButtonCommand dial controls shutter speed Custom Setting f5 Customize Command Dials198 MainMenus Playback 199Custom Setting f7 Disable Shutter If No CF Card Custom Setting f6 Setting Method for Buttons and Dials200 Camera Setup Setup MenuSetup menu contains three pages of options 201202 FormatMirror Lock-up LCD Brightness203 World Time Video ModeLanguage 204205 Image Comment206 Auto Image RotationDisplayed in portrait orientation in camera monitor Voice Memo Overwrite Voice MemoVoice Memo Button Audio Output208 USB209 Dust Off Ref PhotoImage Dust Off With the lens ten centimeters four inches 210Image Dust Off Reference Data Wireless LAN Battery Info211 Calibration Charging lifeSettings Wireless LAN Options for the WT-2/2ASettings for the WT-2/2A and WT-1/1A 212Settings Wireless LAN system213 Mode214 WirelessMulti selector to the right Tions can be added to bank names as described onDefault Photos are not deleted after transmission Under this name when pairing beginsUsed when new folder is created or memory card inserted 215Send both NEF and Jpeg ﬁles 216217 Wireless LAN Options for the WT-1/1ATransceiver StatusDelete After Send? 218Send File As Send FolderAdjust settings for connection to wire- less network Network SettingsFirmware Version 219220 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to External DevicesConnecting to a Printer 221222 DC-in connectorsOpen the cover protecting the A/V-out Use an AC AdapterBefore Connecting the Camera Connecting to a Computer223 Data Transfer and Camera Control224 Connecting the USB CableTurn the camera on. If Mass Storage is Do Not Turn the Camera Off225 Disconnecting the Camera226 Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Photographs Print TimesOption Description Done 227No border Ignore this option228 Printing Selected PhotographsHighlight Choose folder Highlight Print select . †229 230 Printing the Current Print Order231 Lenses and Other Accessories Optional AccessoriesLenses for the D2Hs 232233 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU LensesCompatible Non-CPU Lenses 234 Picture Angle and Focal LengthCalculating Picture Angle Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Other Accessories235 236 Eyepiece D2Hs accessories237 238 239 Terminal for remote control and automaticD2Hs is equipped with a ten-pin remote Connects two cameras for simultaneous operation240 Approved Memory CardsStorage and Maintenance CleaningCaring for the Camera StorageReplacing Focusing Screens Replacing the Focusing ScreenFocusing Screens 242Inserting the Clock Battery Replacing the Clock Battery243 244 Low-Pass FilterServicing the Camera and Accessories Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter245 Understanding Error Messages and Displays TroubleshootingProblem 246247 Problem SolutionMonitor panel 248 249 Speciﬁcations250 251 252 253 Battery Life254 Index255 PTP 2566MBA3511

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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.

One of the standout features of the D2Hs is its advanced autofocus system, which boasts a Multi-CAM 2000 sensor with 11 autofocus points, including three cross-type sensors. This allows for swift and accurate focusing on fast-moving subjects, making it an ideal tool for sports and wildlife photographers. The camera's burst shooting capability is another highlight, providing continuous shooting at 8 frames per second, allowing photographers to capture decisive moments in rapid succession.

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.

Nikon's Picture Control system is integrated into the D2Hs, allowing photographers to customize their image processing settings for optimized results. This feature enhances creative control over aspects such as contrast, brightness, and saturation, tailoring images to the photographer’s vision.

Additionally, the D2Hs supports Nikon's range of F-mount lenses, providing versatility in lens selection for various photographic situations. Coupled with its fast processing engine, the camera ensures images are rendered with significant detail and dynamic range.

In summary, the Nikon D2Hs embodies the perfect synergy of speed, durability, and image quality, making it an enduring choice for professional photographers. Its impressive autofocus system, robust build, high-speed performance, and flexibility with lenses solidify its place in the history of Nikon's digital cameras. Even years after its release, the D2Hs remains a respected choice for serious photographers seeking reliability and excellence in their work.

The Image Size Menu

Highlight Image size in the shooting menu

( 158) and press the multi selector to the

The QUAL Button

D2Hs specifications