Nikon D2H manual Getting the Camera Ready for Use, Introduction-First Steps

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First Steps

Getting the Camera Ready for Use

Before using your camera for the first time, complete the following steps:

STEP 1

Attach the Camera Strap

16

STEP 2

Insert the Battery

17

 

To learn more about batteries and alternative power sources, see:

 

• Technical Notes: Optional Accessories

231

 

• Caring for the Camera and Battery

iv–v

STEP 3

Choose a Language

18

STEP 4

Set the Time and Date

19

 

For information on changing the clock battery, see:

 

 

• Technical Notes: Caring for your camera

239

STEP 5

Attach a Lens

20–21

 

To learn more about the lenses available for the D2H, see:

 

 

• Technical Notes: Optional Accessories

228–230

STEP 6

Insert a Memory Card

22–24

 

To learn more about compatible memory cards, see:

 

 

• Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards

236

 

For more information on formatting memory cards, see:

 

 

• The Setup Menu: Formatting Memory Cards

207

Introduction—First Steps

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Contents Digital Camera Product Documentation Quick Start GuideGuide to Digital Photography Basic Photography Basic Playback Image Quality and Size How to Read This ManualWhite Balance Image Adjustment OverviewDo not look at the sun through the view- finder For Your SafetyUse appropriate cables IiiKeep dry Caring for the Camera and BatteryBatteries Page Vii Comply with copyright noticesTrademark Information Table of Contents 129 139147 221 227250 Getting to Know the Camera Getting StartedThis chapter is divided into the following sections OverviewOverview About This ManualOverview LCD Illuminators Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body Camera Controls and DisplaysIntroduction-Getting to Know the Camera Camera BodySpeaker and Microphone Top Control Panel Number of exposures Number of intervals for Interval timer photography 120Number of shots in bracketing 126Rear Control Panel 183 Remaining indicatorVoice memo recording indicator 173Viewfinder Display Electronic analog exposure display Mm 0.31˝ reference circle for85-93 Number of exposures Remaining Number of shots remainingSensitivity ISO equivalency Command DialsImage quality and size White balanceFlash settings Choose a flash sync mode for optional SpeedlightExposure Multi Selector Multi SelectorMulti selector is used for the following operations CameraFirst Steps Getting the Camera Ready for UseIntroduction-First Steps Attach the Camera Strap Monitor CoverEN-EL4 Batteries Insert the Battery Removing the BatteryCamera Off Display Shooting Menu Choose a LanguageSet the Time and Date Clock BatteryAttach a Lens Detaching the Lens Protect the Camera from Dirt and DustNo Memory Card Insert a Memory CardInsert a memory card First StepsFormat Removing Memory Cards Memory CardsBasic Photography Basic PlaybackBasic Photography Tutorial-Basic Photography Taking Your First PhotographsIcon Battery IndicatorReady the Camera Icon Control ViewTrol panel and viewfinder show the number Rent settings. When this number reachesCheck the number of exposures remaining Exposure-count displays in the top conDescription Adjust Camera SettingsTutorial 200Clicks into place pointing to Single-areaViewfinder Focus Frame a PhotographViewfinder display FocusIndicator Check ExposureShutter Speed and Camera Shake Take the Photograph Do Not Photograph Strong Light SourcesImage Review Take Additional Photographs Basic PlaybackViewing Photographs Viewing Additional PhotographsPage Details Will 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?Basic Menu Operations Using Camera MenusTaking Photographs-Using Camera Menus Choosing a MenuTo modify settings for an item in the current menu Making a SelectionExiting the Menus Option Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Making Effective Use of MemoryFile Names Image Quality MenuPhotographs-Image Quality and Size White Balance BracketingRear panel Qual ButtonLarge 2464×1632 Image SizeRaw Compression Menu TakingRight Image Size MenuHighlight Image size in the shooting menu Press the multi selector to709 Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size222 390 433Number of Exposures Remaining Large-Capacity Memory CardsD2-Maximum Shots ISO Menu Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyReacting Faster to Light Or smaller aperturesISO Button B1-ISO AutoTaking Photographs-Sensitivity ISO Equivalency ISO step value set to 1/2 step ISO step value set to 1 step B2-ISO Step ValueWhite Approximate Color Option temperature DescriptionWhite Balance Keeping Colors TrueTaking Photographs-White Balance Color TemperatureWhite Balance Menu Highlight White bal. in the shooting menuE5-Auto BKT Set WB ButtonMired Fine-Tuning White BalanceTaking Photographs-White BalanceFine-Tuning and Color Temperature Photographs-White Balance Choosing a Color TemperatureCopying Values from Existing Photographs Preset White BalanceWhite Balance Presets Recording New Values with the CameraObject. Use when subject is under same lighting as camera Measuring a Value for White BalancePanel can be used to make reference object appear gray Exposure Mode Rear control panel Viewfinder Top control panel Will show a flashingWhite Balance Selecting a White Balance Preset the WB Button+ cursor Input OK Entering a CommentNail display and press the center of the multi se Graph on the memory card to a selected presetPress Button to return to the thumbnail DisplayCopying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1 d-4 Making Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Image AdjustmentShooting Menu Settings Taking Photographs-Image AdjustmentNormal Less contrast More contrast Custom Adjusting Contrast Tone CompensationDifferent setting. For best results, use a type G or D lens AdjustmentNikon Software Suiting Colors to a Workflow Color ModePhotographs-Image Adjustment Color ModeImage sharpening Tone compensation Hue Controlling Color Hue AdjustmentChoosing a Shooting Mode Single Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror UpMode Taking Photographs-Choosing a Shooting Mode Memory BufferBuffer Size Servo AF Focus ModeFocus Controlling How the Camera FocusesTaking Photographs-Focus Focus Area Selection Focus Area SelectionA7-Focus Area F1-Center Button Shooting ModeFocus A6-Focus Area IllumAF-Area Mode AutofocusIcon Description Top Control Panel A4-Disable Lock-OnPoorly lit. Single-area AF is recommended in these cases Manual FocusFocus-area Selection Summary of Autofocus OptionsHow it works Continuous-servo AF Focus LockC2-AE-L/AF-L Recompose the photograph and shootAF-Assist Illuminators Getting Good Results with AutofocusFocal Plane Position Manual FocusElectronic Range Finder Selection/Autofocus with Manual PriorityControlling How the Camera Sets Exposure B6-Center WeightExposure MeteringE4-Modeling Flash Exposure ModeCPU Lenses Depth-of-Field PreviewProgrammed Auto Non-CPU LensesExposure Warning Exposure Program Flexible ProgramShutter-Priority Auto Indicator Description Aperture-Priority Auto Aperture Lock F5-Command DialsManual Long Time-ExposuresAF Micro Nikkor Lenses At 1/3 step Electronic Analog Exposure DisplaysView finderShutter-Speed and Aperture Lock Shutter-Speed LockAperture Lock Autoexposure Lock C1-AE Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureMetered Area Shutter-priority auto Shutter speedB4-Exposure Comp. EV Exposure CompensationPressing the button Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot Photographs-ExposureExposure and Flash Bracketing BracketingE8-Auto BKT Selection Shooting Mode+0.3, 0, +0.7 100Bracketing Order EVs+0.5, 0, +1.0 101Exposure Bracketing E6-Manual Mode Bkting102 Resuming Exposure or Flash BracketingExposure Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT set103 White Balance Bracketing104 Color temp. orTurning the Camera Off 105 Creative Lighting System Using Optional SpeedlightsAdvanced Wireless Lighting Flash PhotographySB-800 107Flash Color Information Communication Auto FP High-Speed SyncFV Lock 108Flash control 109AF-Assist for Multi-Area AF TTL Flash ControlFlash Photography TTL Flash Control110 LensCompatible Speedlights 111Following Speedlights support TTL flash control SB-30 SB-22S SB-233 SB-293 SB-20 SB-28 SB-21B3 Speedlight Flash mode Non-TTL auto Manual112 Photographs can be takenD2H supports the following flash sync modes Flash sync modeFlash Sync Modes 113114 E1-Flash Sync Speed Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture115 Shutter Speed and Aperture116 Maximum aperture at an ISO equivalent250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600 Sync Terminal Flash Contacts and IndicatorsAccessory Shoe 117118 Interval Timer PhotographyTaking Photographs at Preset Intervals Interval Timer119 Taking Photographs-Interval Timer PhotographyDuring Shooting Timer PhotographyMode Max. Shots 120No Photograph 121Interrupting Interval Timer Photography 122Shooting Menu Banks Taking Photographs-Self-Timer Mode Self-Timer ModeDelaying Shutter Release C4-Self-timerSpecifying Lens Data Non-CPU LensesSpecifying Lens Focal Length 124Focal Length Not Listed Default Maximum Aperture125 Non-CPU LensesSpecifying Maximum Aperture 126Function Button Taking Photographs-Non-CPU Function Button Select FV Lock/Lens data for Custom Setting127 201128 Two-Button ResetRestoring Default Settings Taking Photographs-Two-Button ResetPlayback Options 129Single-Image Playback 130More About Playback Using the Multi Selector 131C5-Monitor Off More About Photo Information132 3 Shooting Data6 Highlights 1334 Shooting Data 5 HistogramF1-Center Button Playback Mode Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback134 135 136 Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomRemoving Protection from All Images Protecting Photographs from Deletion137 Voice MemosAfter Delete Deleting Individual Photographs138 Protected and Hidden ImagesRecording and Playback 139Voice Memos Playback ModeRecording Voice Memos 140After Recording 141Interrupting Recording During RecordingMemos Voice Memo Recording Options142 Voice MemoToOption 143Available Voice Memo ButtonInterrupting Playback Playing Voice Memos144 PressVia Video Voice Memo Playback Options145 OptionTo Description146 Playback Menu Custom Settings147 Index to Menu OptionsManaging Images Playback MenuDelete 148Yes delete all images in the folder or folders se Deleting Selected Photographs SelectedDeleting All Photographs All 149Playback Folder 150Playback Menu To To Slide ShowStarting the Slide Show Start 151152 Changing the Display Interval Frame IntvlMenu Guide-The Playback Menu Voice Memo Playback Options Audio Playback153 Off voice memos will not be played back during slide showsMenu Hide ImageHiding Selected Photographs Select/Set 154File Attributes for Hidden Images 155Press the multi selector to the right. Press Print Set156 148157 Modifying the Print Order Select/SetExif version Removing All Images from the Print Order Deselect All158 Or down to highlight an option, then pressData Display ModeImage Review 159Show next After Delete160 Menu Guide-TheShooting menu bank Shooting Menu161 Shooting menu contains two pages of optionsShooting Menu Bank Shooting Menu Bank162 Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyRenaming Shooting Menu Banks 163Two-Button Reset Reset Shooting MenuFollowing settings are affected DefaultAutomatic Folder Creation Active Folder165 Number of Folders166 File NameRaw Compression White Balance167 168 Color ModeImage Sharpening Tone Compensation169 Hue AdjustmentInterval Timer Shooting Non-CPU Lens Data170 Custom SettingsFine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom SettingsOptions Following Custom Settings are availableMenu Guide-Custom Settings 171172 173 Custom Setting C Bank SelectCustom Setting R Menu Reset Custom Settings Bank174 175 Default settings are listed below176 Custom Setting a1 AF-C Mode PriorityCustom Setting a2 AF-S Mode Priority SettingsPattern Center area Custom Setting a3 Group Dynamic AF177 Pattern178 Custom Setting a4 Disable Lock-on Custom Setting a5 AF Activation179 Focus areas not displayed in continuous Off mode Custom Setting a6 Focus Area IllumManual Focus Mode Continuous ModeCustom Setting a7 Focus Area When Selected181 182 Custom Setting a8 Vertical AF-ONCustom Setting b1 ISO Auto Automatically adjust sensitivity ISO equivalencyBank Select Custom Setting b2 ISO Step ValueCH Mode 183EV 1/3 step, Custom Setting b3 EV StepCustom Setting b5 Exposure Comp 184+/- & CMD Dial Custom Setting b6 Center WeightCustom Setting f5 OffOn 185Custom Setting c1 AE Lock Custom Setting c2 AE-L/AF-L186 187 Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-OffCustom Setting c4 Self-Timer Custom Setting c5 Monitor Off188 Custom Setting d1 Shooting SpeedCustom Setting d2 Maximum Shots Interval Timer Photography189 Custom Setting d3 Exp. Delay ModeCustom Setting d4 Long Exp. NR 190Playback 191 Custom Setting d5 File No. SeqWhen a photograph is taken, the camera names Tains no photographs, file numbering reset toRear control panel shows sensitivity Custom Setting d6 Cntrl Panel/Finder192 Rear Control PanelCustom Setting d7 Illumination 193Viewfinder Display Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit Custom Setting e1 Flash Sync SpeedCustom Setting e2 Flash Shutter Speed 194195 Custom Setting e3 AA Flash ModeCustom Setting e4 Modeling Flash Matically adjusted for aperture when an external196 Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT SetE5 set to AE & flash Custom Setting e6 Manual Mode BktingCustom Setting e7 Auto BKT Order 197198 Custom Setting e8 Auto BKT SelectionCustom Setting f1 Center Button Shooting ModeOff 199Illuminate AF Area Not used Thumbnail playbackCustom Setting f2 Multi Selector Custom Setting f3 PhotoInfo/Playback200 Center Custom Setting f4 FUNC. Button201 Same as202 Custom Setting f5 Command DialsNormal command dial operation Reverse Reverses rotation of command dialsMenu Guide Aperture Setting203 Change Main/SubCustom Setting f6 Buttons and Dials 204Menus and Playback 205 Custom Setting f7 No CF Card?Guide-The Setup Menu Setup MenuCamera Setup Setup menu contains three pages of options207 Format208 CleaningLCD Brightness Mirror Lock-up209 Video ModeDate LanguageDone Put changes to settings into effect and exit to setup menuImage Comment 210Off Auto Image Rotation211 Attach CommentAudio Output Voice MemoVoice Memo Protect Voice Memo Button213 USBDust Off Ref Photo 214Image Dust Off 215 With the lens ten centimeters four inchesImage Dust Off Reference Data Battery Info 216Calibration Charging life Status Wireless LAN217 TransceiverSend Folder 218Auto Send Send File AsDeselect All? Network SettingsFirmware Version 219220 Television Playback Connecting to External DevicesConnecting to a Computer 221222 Use an AC AdapterAudio Output Data Transfer and Camera Control Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera 223Connecting the USB Cable Connections-Connecting to a Computer224 Do Not Turn the Camera Off 225226 Disconnecting the Camera227 228 Optional AccessoriesLenses and Other Accessories Lenses for the D2HCompatible Non-CPU Lenses Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU LensesAccessories 229Calculating Picture Angle Technical Notes-Optional AccessoriesPicture Angle and Focal Length 230Other Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories231 Accessories Type B 232Type E Optional SB-800 Speedlight 233PC card EC-AD1 PC Card Adapter 234Optional SB-80DX Speedlight SB-50DX Speedlight235 24× WA USB Approved Memory Cards236 × USBStorage CleaningStorage and Maintenance Caring for the Camera238 Replacing the Focusing ScreenReplacing Focusing Screens Focusing Screens239 Replacing the Clock BatteryInserting the Clock Battery Setting the Time and Date240 Low-Pass FilterCleaning the Low-Pass Filter Servicing the Camera and Accessories241 242 TroubleshootingUnderstanding Error Messages and Displays ProblemProblem Solution 243Monitor panel 244 245 Specifications246 247 248 249 Battery LifeIndex 250Index Reduction, 190 NORMAL. See Image quality 2516MBA0511-B
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