Nikon D2H manual Exposure and Flash Bracketing

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Taking Photographs—Exposure

Bracketing

The D2H offers three types of bracketing: exposure bracketing, ﬂash brack- eting, and white balance bracketing. In exposure bracketing, the camera varies exposure compensation with each shot, while in the case of ﬂash bracketing, ﬂash level is varied with each shot (i-TTL and auto aperture ﬂash control modes only; 109, 111). Only one photograph is produced each time the shutter is released, meaning that several shots (up to nine) are re- quired to complete the bracketing sequence. Exposure and ﬂash bracketing are recommended in situations in which it is difﬁcult to set exposure and there is not enough time to check results and adjust settings with each shot.

In white balance bracketing, the camera creates multiple images each time the shutter is released, each with a different white balance adjustment ( 51). Only one shot is required to complete the bracketing sequence. White balance bracketing is recommended when shooting under mixed lighting or experimenting with different white balance settings. White balance bracket- ing is not available at white-balance settings of (Choose color temp.) or (preset) or at image qualities of NEF (Raw), NEF+JPEG Fine, NEF+JPEG Normal, or NEF+JPEG Basic.

Exposure and Flash Bracketing

1 Select the type of bracketing to be performed using Custom Setting e5 (Auto BKT set; 196). Choose AE & ﬂash to vary both ex- posure and ﬂash level (the default setting), AE only to vary only exposure, or Flash only to vary only ﬂash level.

CSM MENU e5 Auto bracketing set

AE & flash

AE only

Flash only

WB bracketing

OK

2 Pressing the button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence ( 100–102). At settings other than zero, a BKT icon and bracketing indicator will be displayed in the top control panel, and a BKT icon will appear in the viewﬁnder.

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Contents Digital Camera Guide to Digital Photography Product DocumentationQuick Start Guide Overview How to Read This ManualWhite Balance Image Adjustment Basic Photography Basic Playback Image Quality and SizeFor Your Safety Do not look at the sun through the view- ﬁnderIii Use appropriate cablesCaring for the Camera and Battery Keep dryBatteries Page Trademark Information ViiComply with copyright notices Table of Contents 147 129139 250 221227 Overview Getting StartedThis chapter is divided into the following sections Getting to Know the CameraOverview OverviewAbout This Manual Camera Controls and Displays Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body LCD IlluminatorsCamera Body Introduction-Getting to Know the CameraSpeaker and Microphone Top Control Panel 126 Number of intervals for Interval timer photography 120Number of shots in bracketing Number of exposuresRear Control Panel 173 Remaining indicatorVoice memo recording indicator 183Viewﬁnder Display Number of exposures Remaining Number of shots remaining Mm 0.31˝ reference circle for85-93 Electronic analog exposure displayWhite balance Command DialsImage quality and size Sensitivity ISO equivalencyExposure Flash settingsChoose a ﬂash sync mode for optional Speedlight Camera Multi SelectorMulti selector is used for the following operations Multi SelectorIntroduction-First Steps First StepsGetting the Camera Ready for Use EN-EL4 Batteries Attach the Camera StrapMonitor Cover Camera Off Display Insert the BatteryRemoving the Battery Choose a Language Shooting MenuClock Battery Set the Time and DateAttach a Lens Protect the Camera from Dirt and Dust Detaching the LensFirst Steps Insert a Memory CardInsert a memory card No Memory CardFormat Memory Cards Removing Memory CardsBasic Photography Basic PhotographyBasic Playback Taking Your First Photographs Tutorial-Basic PhotographyIcon Control View Battery IndicatorReady the Camera IconExposure-count displays in the top con Rent settings. When this number reachesCheck the number of exposures remaining Trol panel and viewﬁnder show the number200 Adjust Camera SettingsTutorial DescriptionSingle-area Clicks into place pointing toFrame a Photograph Viewﬁnder FocusFocus Viewﬁnder displayShutter Speed and Camera Shake IndicatorCheck Exposure Image Review Take the PhotographDo Not Photograph Strong Light Sources Viewing Additional Photographs Basic PlaybackViewing Photographs Take Additional PhotographsPage Details What lighting is available? What is more important, shutter speed or aperture?How will this photograph be used? Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos?Choosing a Menu Using Camera MenusTaking Photographs-Using Camera Menus Basic Menu OperationsExiting the Menus To modify settings for an item in the current menuMaking a Selection Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and SizeImage Quality OptionWhite Balance Bracketing Image Quality MenuPhotographs-Image Quality and Size File NamesQual Button Rear panelTaking Image SizeRaw Compression Menu Large 2464×1632Press the multi selector to Image Size MenuHighlight Image size in the shooting menu Right433 Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size222 390 709D2-Maximum Shots Number of Exposures RemainingLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Or smaller apertures Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyReacting Faster to Light ISO MenuTaking Photographs-Sensitivity ISO Equivalency ISO ButtonB1-ISO Auto B2-ISO Step Value ISO step value set to 1/2 step ISO step value set to 1 stepKeeping Colors True Approximate Color Option temperature DescriptionWhite Balance WhiteHighlight White bal. in the shooting menu Color TemperatureWhite Balance Menu Taking Photographs-White BalanceWB Button E5-Auto BKT SetBalance Fine-Tuning White BalanceTaking Photographs-White MiredFine-Tuning and Color Temperature Choosing a Color Temperature Photographs-White BalanceRecording New Values with the Camera Preset White BalanceWhite Balance Presets Copying Values from Existing PhotographsPanel can be used to make reference object appear gray Object. Use when subject is under same lighting as cameraMeasuring a Value for White Balance Exposure Mode Will show a ﬂashing Rear control panel Viewﬁnder Top control panelSelecting a White Balance Preset the WB Button White BalanceEntering a Comment ＋ cursor Input OKDisplay Graph on the memory card to a selected presetPress Button to return to the thumbnail Nail display and press the center of the multi seCopying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1 d-4 Taking Photographs-Image Adjustment Image AdjustmentShooting Menu Settings Making Edges More Distinct Image SharpeningAdjustment Adjusting Contrast Tone CompensationDifferent setting. For best results, use a type G or D lens Normal Less contrast More contrast CustomColor Mode Suiting Colors to a Workﬂow Color ModePhotographs-Image Adjustment Nikon SoftwareImage sharpening Tone compensation Controlling Color Hue Adjustment HueMode Choosing a Shooting ModeSingle Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror Up Buffer Size Taking Photographs-Choosing a Shooting ModeMemory Buffer Controlling How the Camera Focuses Focus ModeFocus Servo AFTaking Photographs-Focus Focus Area Selection Focus Area SelectionA6-Focus Area Illum F1-Center Button Shooting ModeFocus A7-Focus AreaIcon Description AF-Area ModeAutofocus Manual Focus A4-Disable Lock-OnPoorly lit. Single-area AF is recommended in these cases Top Control PanelSummary of Autofocus Options Focus-area SelectionHow it works Focus Lock Continuous-servo AFRecompose the photograph and shoot C2-AE-L/AF-LGetting Good Results with Autofocus AF-Assist IlluminatorsSelection/Autofocus with Manual Priority Manual FocusElectronic Range Finder Focal Plane PositionMetering B6-Center WeightExposure Controlling How the Camera Sets ExposureDepth-of-Field Preview Exposure ModeCPU Lenses E4-Modeling FlashExposure Warning Programmed AutoNon-CPU Lenses Flexible Program Exposure ProgramShutter-Priority Auto Indicator Description Aperture-Priority Auto F5-Command Dials Aperture LockAF Micro Nikkor Lenses ManualLong Time-Exposures ﬁnder Electronic Analog Exposure DisplaysView At 1/3 stepAperture Lock Shutter-Speed and Aperture LockShutter-Speed Lock Autoexposure Lock Shutter-priority auto Shutter speed Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureMetered Area C1-AE LockPhotographs-Exposure Exposure CompensationPressing the button Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot B4-Exposure Comp. EVBracketing Exposure and Flash BracketingShooting Mode E8-Auto BKT SelectionOrder EVs 100Bracketing +0.3, 0, +0.7101 +0.5, 0, +1.0Resuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing E6-Manual Mode Bkting102 Exposure BracketingWhite Balance Bracketing Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT set103 ExposureTurning the Camera Off 104Color temp. or 105 Flash Photography Using Optional SpeedlightsAdvanced Wireless Lighting Creative Lighting SystemAuto FP High-Speed Sync 107Flash Color Information Communication SB-800108 FV LockTTL Flash Control 109AF-Assist for Multi-Area AF Flash controlLens TTL Flash Control110 Flash PhotographyFollowing Speedlights support TTL ﬂash control Compatible Speedlights111 Photographs can be taken Speedlight Flash mode Non-TTL auto Manual112 SB-30 SB-22S SB-233 SB-293 SB-20 SB-28 SB-21B3113 Flash sync modeFlash Sync Modes D2H supports the following ﬂash sync modes114 Shutter Speed and Aperture Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture115 E1-Flash Sync Speed250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600 116Maximum aperture at an ISO equivalent 117 Flash Contacts and IndicatorsAccessory Shoe Sync TerminalInterval Timer Interval Timer PhotographyTaking Photographs at Preset Intervals 118Taking Photographs-Interval Timer Photography 119120 Timer PhotographyMode Max. Shots During Shooting121 No PhotographShooting Menu Banks Interrupting Interval Timer Photography122 C4-Self-timer Self-Timer ModeDelaying Shutter Release Taking Photographs-Self-Timer Mode124 Non-CPU LensesSpecifying Lens Focal Length Specifying Lens DataNon-CPU Lenses Default Maximum Aperture125 Focal Length Not ListedFunction Button Specifying Maximum Aperture126 201 Function Button Select FV Lock/Lens data for Custom Setting127 Taking Photographs-Non-CPUTaking Photographs-Two-Button Reset Two-Button ResetRestoring Default Settings 128129 Playback OptionsMore About Playback Single-Image Playback130 C5-Monitor Off Using the Multi Selector131 3 Shooting Data Photo Information132 More About5 Histogram 1334 Shooting Data 6 Highlights134 F1-Center Button Playback ModeViewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback 135 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 136Voice Memos Protecting Photographs from Deletion137 Removing Protection from All ImagesProtected and Hidden Images Deleting Individual Photographs138 After Delete139 Recording and Playback140 Playback ModeRecording Voice Memos Voice MemosDuring Recording 141Interrupting Recording After RecordingVoice Memo Voice Memo Recording Options142 MemosVoice Memo Button 143Available ToOptionPress Playing Voice Memos144 Interrupting PlaybackOptionTo Description Voice Memo Playback Options145 Via Video146 Index to Menu Options Custom Settings147 Playback Menu148 Playback MenuDelete Managing Images149 Deleting Selected Photographs SelectedDeleting All Photographs All Yes delete all images in the folder or folders sePlayback Menu Playback Folder150 151 Slide ShowStarting the Slide Show Start To ToChanging the Display Interval Frame Intvl 152Off voice memos will not be played back during slide shows Voice Memo Playback Options Audio Playback153 Menu Guide-The Playback Menu154 Hide ImageHiding Selected Photographs Select/Set Menu155 File Attributes for Hidden Images148 Print Set156 Press the multi selector to the right. PressModifying the Print Order Select/Set 157Or down to highlight an option, then press Removing All Images from the Print Order Deselect All158 Exif version159 Display ModeImage Review DataMenu Guide-The After Delete160 Show nextShooting menu contains two pages of options Shooting Menu161 Shooting menu bankSensitivity ISO Equivalency Shooting Menu Bank162 Shooting Menu Bank163 Renaming Shooting Menu BanksDefault Reset Shooting MenuFollowing settings are affected Two-Button ResetNumber of Folders Active Folder165 Automatic Folder CreationFile Name 166167 Raw CompressionWhite Balance Tone Compensation Color ModeImage Sharpening 168Non-CPU Lens Data Hue AdjustmentInterval Timer Shooting 169Custom Settings Custom SettingsFine-Tuning Camera Settings 170171 Following Custom Settings are availableMenu Guide-Custom Settings Options172 Custom Setting C Bank Select 173174 Custom Setting R Menu ResetCustom Settings Bank Default settings are listed below 175Settings Custom Setting a1 AF-C Mode PriorityCustom Setting a2 AF-S Mode Priority 176Pattern Custom Setting a3 Group Dynamic AF177 Pattern Center area178 179 Custom Setting a4 Disable Lock-onCustom Setting a5 AF Activation Continuous Mode Custom Setting a6 Focus Area IllumManual Focus Mode Focus areas not displayed in continuous Off mode181 Custom Setting a7 Focus AreaWhen Selected Automatically adjust sensitivity ISO equivalency Custom Setting a8 Vertical AF-ONCustom Setting b1 ISO Auto 182183 Custom Setting b2 ISO Step ValueCH Mode Bank Select184 Custom Setting b3 EV StepCustom Setting b5 Exposure Comp EV 1/3 step,185 Custom Setting b6 Center WeightCustom Setting f5 OffOn +/- & CMD Dial186 Custom Setting c1 AE LockCustom Setting c2 AE-L/AF-L Custom Setting c5 Monitor Off Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-OffCustom Setting c4 Self-Timer 187Interval Timer Photography Custom Setting d1 Shooting SpeedCustom Setting d2 Maximum Shots 188Custom Setting d3 Exp. Delay Mode 189Playback Custom Setting d4 Long Exp. NR190 Tains no photographs, ﬁle numbering reset to Custom Setting d5 File No. SeqWhen a photograph is taken, the camera names 191Rear Control Panel Custom Setting d6 Cntrl Panel/Finder192 Rear control panel shows sensitivityViewﬁnder Display Custom Setting d7 Illumination193 194 Custom Setting e1 Flash Sync SpeedCustom Setting e2 Flash Shutter Speed Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed LimitMatically adjusted for aperture when an external Custom Setting e3 AA Flash ModeCustom Setting e4 Modeling Flash 195Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT Set 196197 Custom Setting e6 Manual Mode BktingCustom Setting e7 Auto BKT Order E5 set to AE & ﬂashShooting Mode Custom Setting e8 Auto BKT SelectionCustom Setting f1 Center Button 198Thumbnail playback 199Illuminate AF Area Not used Off200 Custom Setting f2 Multi SelectorCustom Setting f3 PhotoInfo/Playback Same as Custom Setting f4 FUNC. Button201 CenterReverse Reverses rotation of command dials Custom Setting f5 Command DialsNormal command dial operation 202Change Main/Sub Aperture Setting203 Menu GuideMenus and Playback Custom Setting f6 Buttons and Dials204 Custom Setting f7 No CF Card? 205Setup menu contains three pages of options Setup MenuCamera Setup Guide-The Setup MenuFormat 207Mirror Lock-up CleaningLCD Brightness 208Language Video ModeDate 209210 Put changes to settings into effect and exit to setup menuImage Comment DoneAttach Comment Auto Image Rotation211 OffVoice Memo Button Voice MemoVoice Memo Protect Audio OutputUSB 213Image Dust Off Dust Off Ref Photo214 Image Dust Off Reference Data 215With the lens ten centimeters four inches Calibration Charging life Battery Info216 Transceiver Wireless LAN217 StatusSend File As 218Auto Send Send Folder219 Network SettingsFirmware Version Deselect All?220 221 Connecting to External DevicesConnecting to a Computer Television PlaybackAudio Output 222Use an AC Adapter 223 Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Data Transfer and Camera Control224 Connecting the USB CableConnections-Connecting to a Computer 225 Do Not Turn the Camera OffDisconnecting the Camera 226227 Lenses for the D2H Optional AccessoriesLenses and Other Accessories 228229 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU LensesAccessories Compatible Non-CPU Lenses230 Technical Notes-Optional AccessoriesPicture Angle and Focal Length Calculating Picture Angle231 Other AccessoriesUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Type E Accessories Type B232 233 Optional SB-800 SpeedlightSB-50DX Speedlight 234Optional SB-80DX Speedlight PC card EC-AD1 PC Card Adapter235 × USB Approved Memory Cards236 24× WA USBCaring for the Camera CleaningStorage and Maintenance StorageFocusing Screens Replacing the Focusing ScreenReplacing Focusing Screens 238Setting the Time and Date Replacing the Clock BatteryInserting the Clock Battery 239Low-Pass Filter 240241 Cleaning the Low-Pass FilterServicing the Camera and Accessories Problem TroubleshootingUnderstanding Error Messages and Displays 242Monitor panel Problem Solution243 244 Speciﬁcations 245246 247 248 Battery Life 249Index Index250 251 Reduction, 190 NORMAL. 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