Nikon D2Hs manual Sensitivity ISO Equivalency, Reacting Faster to Light, ISO Menu, ISO Button

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Taking Photographs—Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)

Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)

Reacting Faster to Light

“Sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures.

Sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 200 and ISO 1600 in steps equivalent to 1/3 EV. Settings of HI-1and HI-2(respectively 1 EV and 2 EV over ISO 1600) are available where high sensitivity is a priority. Sensitivity can be adjusted using the ISO option in the shooting menu or by pressing the ISO button and rotating the main command dial.

The ISO Menu

1 Highlight ISO 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 ISO Button

Sensitivity can also be set by pressing the ISO button and rotating the main command dial. Sensitivity is displayed in the control panels and viewfinder sidebar:

Top control panel

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Contents Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Product DocumentationGuide 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 Comply with copyright notices ViiTrademark 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 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 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 Basic Photography and PlaybackBasic Playback Taking Your First Photographs Basic PhotographyThere 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 displayCheck Exposure IndicatorShutter 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 OperationsMaking a Selection To modify settings for an item in the current menuExiting the Menus Choosing a Shooting Mode Single Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror UpMode DescriptionBuffer Size Memory BufferD2-Maximum Shots Image Quality and Size Image QualityMaking Effective Use of Memory NEF Raw/NEF+JPEGImage Quality Menu Qual ButtonRear panel Viewfinder Rear control panelQuality varies with scene recorded Jpeg Compression MenuFile Names Image Size Raw Compression MenuFollowing 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 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 SelectionA6-Focus Area Illum F1-Center Button Shooting ModeA7-Focus Area AF-Area Mode A4-Disable Lock-OnAutofocus A3-Group Dynamic AFManual Focus Icon DescriptionTop 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 ExposureNon-CPU Lenses Programmed AutoExposure 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 LockLong Time-Exposures ManualAF Micro Nikkor Lenses Electronic Analog Exposure Displays At 1/3 stepShutter-Speed Lock Shutter-Speed and Aperture LockAperture Lock Autoexposure Lock Metered Area Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureC1-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 Bracketing101 Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT setWhite Balance Bracketing 102 White Balance BracketingColor temp. or Turning the Camera Off103 Using Optional Speedlights Flash Photography104 Modeling Illumination105 TTL Flash ControlSB-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 Speed112 FV LockTo use FV lock Are no longer displayed in the control panel and viewfinder 113Metering 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 Shooting118 Pausing Interval Timer PhotographyNo Photograph 119 Interrupting Interval Timer PhotographyShooting Menu Banks Self-Timer Mode Delaying Shutter ReleaseC4-Self-timer 120Non-CPU Lenses Specifying Lens Focal Length121 Specifying Lens Data122 Default Maximum ApertureFUNC. 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 HistogramsViewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback F1-Center Button Playback Mode132 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 All Photographs All Deleting Selected Photographs Selected147 Playback Folder 148Selecting a Folder for Storage CurrentSlide Show Starting the Slide Show Start149 To ToVoice Memo Playback Options Audio Playback Changing the Display Interval Frame Interval150 Hide Image Hiding Selected Photographs Select/Set151 OptionDescription152 Revealing All Photographs Deselect AllFile 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 Group169 Following Custom Settings are availableOptions 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 a5 AF Activation Custom Setting a4 Focus Tracking with Lock-On177 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 179180 Custom Setting b1 ISO Auto ControlBank Select Custom Setting b2 ISO Step Value Custom Setting b3 EV Steps for Exposure ControlMents equivalent to EV 1/3 step, the default 181Main command dial Custom Setting b5 Easy Exposure Compensation182 Custom Setting b6 Center Weight Area Custom Setting b7 Fine Tune Optimal ExposureFine-Tuning Exposure 183Custom Setting c2 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button Custom Setting c1 AE Lock Buttons184 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 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 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 f7 Disable Shutter If No CF Card Custom Setting f6 Setting Method for Buttons and Dials200 Setup Menu Camera SetupSetup menu contains three pages of options 201Format 202Mirror Lock-up LCD Brightness203 Video Mode World TimeLanguage 204Image Comment 205206 Auto Image RotationDisplayed in portrait orientation in camera monitor Voice Memo Voice Memo OverwriteVoice Memo Button Audio OutputUSB 208209 Dust Off Ref PhotoImage Dust Off With the lens ten centimeters four inches 210Image 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 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 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 242Inserting the Clock Battery Replacing the Clock Battery243 Low-Pass Filter 244Servicing the Camera and Accessories Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter245 Troubleshooting Understanding Error Messages and DisplaysProblem 246247 Problem SolutionMonitor panel 248 Specifications 249250 251 252 Battery Life 253Index 254255 256 PTP6MBA3511
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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.