Nikon D2H manual Flash Photography, Creative Lighting System, 106, Using Optional Speedlights

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Flash Photography

Using Optional Speedlights

Taking Photographs—Flash Photography

The D2H supports ﬂash photography when an optional Speedlight is mount- ed on the camera’s accessory shoe. A ﬂash can be used not only when natural lighting is inadequate, but also to ﬁll in shadows, illuminate back-lit subjects, and even to add a catch light to the eyes of a portrait subject.

The Creative Lighting System

When used with an SB-800 Speedlight (available separately), the D2H sup- ports the full range of options available with the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), including i-TTL ﬂash control, Flash Color Information Commu- nication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, FV Lock, and AF-assist illumination for multi-area autofocus. When used with multiple SB-800 ﬂash units, the D2H also supports Advanced Wireless Lighting.

Advanced Wireless Lighting

Multiple SB-800 ﬂash units can be used to eliminate shadows for a natural lighting effect or to light other areas of the frame away from the main sub- ject. Flash modes supported include i-TTL ﬂash control, auto aperture, and manual. The remote Speedlights can be divided into up to three groups (A, B, and C) and each group controlled separately by the master Speedlight mounted on the camera. The master Speedlight can be turned off and only remote Speedlights used, while ﬂash compensation (±3 EV) and ﬂash control (i-TTL, auto aperture, or manual) for the slave units can be controlled re- motely. No cables are required.

Modeling Illumination

SB-800 Speedlights emit a modeling ﬂash when the camera depth-of-ﬁeld preview button is pressed. This feature can be used with Advanced Wireless Lighting to pre- view the total lighting effect achieved with multiple ﬂash units. Modeling illumination can be turned off using Custom Setting e4 (Modeling ﬂash; 195).

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Contents Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Product DocumentationGuide to Digital Photography 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 Comply with copyright notices ViiTrademark Information Table of Contents 139 129147 227 221250 Overview Getting StartedThis chapter is divided into the following sections Getting to Know the CameraAbout This Manual OverviewOverview 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 equivalencyChoose a ﬂash sync mode for optional Speedlight Flash settingsExposure Camera Multi SelectorMulti selector is used for the following operations Multi SelectorGetting the Camera Ready for Use First StepsIntroduction-First Steps Monitor Cover Attach the Camera StrapEN-EL4 Batteries Removing the Battery Insert the BatteryCamera Off Display 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 Playback Basic PhotographyBasic Photography 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 displayCheck Exposure IndicatorShutter Speed and Camera Shake Do Not Photograph Strong Light Sources Take the PhotographImage Review 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 OperationsMaking a Selection To modify settings for an item in the current menuExiting the Menus 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 709Large-Capacity Memory Cards Number of Exposures RemainingD2-Maximum Shots Or smaller apertures Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyReacting Faster to Light ISO MenuB1-ISO Auto ISO ButtonTaking Photographs-Sensitivity ISO Equivalency 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 PhotographsMeasuring a Value for White Balance Object. Use when subject is under same lighting as cameraPanel can be used to make reference object appear gray 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 HueSingle Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror Up Choosing a Shooting ModeMode Memory Buffer Taking Photographs-Choosing a Shooting ModeBuffer Size 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 AreaAutofocus AF-Area ModeIcon Description 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 FlashNon-CPU Lenses Programmed AutoExposure Warning Flexible Program Exposure ProgramShutter-Priority Auto Indicator Description Aperture-Priority Auto F5-Command Dials Aperture LockLong Time-Exposures ManualAF Micro Nikkor Lenses ﬁnder Electronic Analog Exposure DisplaysView At 1/3 stepShutter-Speed Lock Shutter-Speed and Aperture LockAperture 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 ExposureColor temp. or 104Turning the Camera Off 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 Photography111 Compatible SpeedlightsFollowing Speedlights support TTL ﬂash control 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 SpeedMaximum aperture at an ISO equivalent 116250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600 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 Photograph122 Interrupting Interval Timer PhotographyShooting Menu Banks 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 Listed126 Specifying Maximum ApertureFunction Button 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 Options130 Single-Image PlaybackMore About Playback 131 Using the Multi SelectorC5-Monitor Off 3 Shooting Data Photo Information132 More About5 Histogram 1334 Shooting Data 6 HighlightsViewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback F1-Center Button Playback Mode134 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 se150 Playback FolderPlayback Menu 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 166White Balance Raw Compression167 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 173Custom Settings Bank Custom Setting R Menu Reset174 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 Custom Setting a5 AF Activation Custom Setting a4 Disable Lock-on179 Continuous Mode Custom Setting a6 Focus Area IllumManual Focus Mode Focus areas not displayed in continuous Off modeWhen Selected Custom Setting a7 Focus Area181 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 DialCustom Setting c2 AE-L/AF-L Custom Setting c1 AE Lock186 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 189190 Custom Setting d4 Long Exp. NRPlayback 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 sensitivity193 Custom Setting d7 IlluminationViewﬁnder Display 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 OffCustom Setting f3 PhotoInfo/Playback Custom Setting f2 Multi Selector200 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 Guide204 Custom Setting f6 Buttons and DialsMenus and Playback 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 213214 Dust Off Ref PhotoImage Dust Off With the lens ten centimeters four inches 215Image Dust Off Reference Data 216 Battery InfoCalibration Charging life 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 PlaybackUse an AC Adapter 222Audio Output 223 Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Data Transfer and Camera ControlConnections-Connecting to a Computer Connecting the USB Cable224 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 AngleUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Other Accessories231 232 Accessories Type BType E 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 240Servicing the Camera and Accessories Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter241 Problem TroubleshootingUnderstanding Error Messages and Displays 242243 Problem SolutionMonitor panel 244 Speciﬁcations 245246 247 248 Battery Life 249250 IndexIndex 251 Reduction, 190 NORMAL. 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