Nikon D2H manual Adjust Camera Settings, Tutorial, 200, Description, Basic Photography

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Step 2—Adjust Camera Settings

This tutorial describes how to take photographs at the default settings listed in the table below, using a type G or D lens. Information on when and how to change settings from their default values is provided in “Taking Photo- graphs” ( 37).

Tutorial—

Option

Default

Image

NORM

quality

(JPEG Normal)

Image

L

size

(Large)

Sensitivity

200

White

(Auto)

balance

Exposure

 

mode

(Programmed auto)

Focus

Center focus area

area

 

Description

Pictures are compressed for balance between image quality and file size that is ideal for snapshots.

Images are 2,464 × 1,632 pixels in size.

Sensitivity (digital equivalent of film speed) set to value roughly equivalent to ISO 200.

White balance is adjusted automatically for natural colors under most types of lighting.

Built-in exposure program automatically ad- justs shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations.

Camera focuses on subject in center focus area.

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Basic Photography

2.1 Set the shooting mode to single frame ( 70) Hold the mode-dial lock release down (￿)

and turn the shooting mode dial (￿) to S (single frame). At this setting, the camera will take one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed.

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Contents Digital Camera Guide to Digital Photography Product DocumentationQuick Start Guide White Balance Image Adjustment How to Read This ManualOverview Basic Photography Basic Playback Image Quality and SizeDo not look at the sun through the view- finder For Your SafetyUse appropriate cables IiiKeep dry Caring for the Camera and BatteryBatteries Page Trademark Information ViiComply with copyright notices Table of Contents 147 129139 250 221227 This chapter is divided into the following sections Getting StartedOverview Getting to Know the CameraOverview OverviewAbout This Manual Camera Body Getting to Know the CameraCamera Controls and Displays LCD IlluminatorsIntroduction-Getting to Know the Camera Camera BodySpeaker and Microphone Top Control Panel Number of shots in bracketing Number of intervals for Interval timer photography 120126 Number of exposuresRear Control Panel Voice memo recording indicator Remaining indicator173 183Viewfinder Display 85-93 Mm 0.31˝ reference circle forNumber of exposures Remaining Number of shots remaining Electronic analog exposure displayImage quality and size Command DialsWhite balance Sensitivity ISO equivalencyExposure Flash settingsChoose a flash sync mode for optional Speedlight Multi selector is used for the following operations Multi SelectorCamera 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 Shooting Menu Choose a LanguageSet the Time and Date Clock BatteryAttach a Lens Detaching the Lens Protect the Camera from Dirt and DustInsert a memory card Insert a Memory CardFirst Steps No Memory CardFormat Removing Memory Cards Memory CardsBasic Photography Basic PhotographyBasic Playback Tutorial-Basic Photography Taking Your First PhotographsReady the Camera Battery IndicatorIcon Control View IconCheck the number of exposures remaining Rent settings. When this number reachesExposure-count displays in the top con Trol panel and viewfinder show the numberTutorial Adjust Camera Settings200 DescriptionClicks into place pointing to Single-areaViewfinder Focus Frame a PhotographViewfinder display FocusShutter Speed and Camera Shake IndicatorCheck Exposure Image Review Take the PhotographDo Not Photograph Strong Light Sources Viewing Photographs Basic PlaybackViewing Additional Photographs Take Additional PhotographsPage Details How will this photograph be used? What is more important, shutter speed or aperture?What lighting is available? Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos?Taking Photographs-Using Camera Menus Using Camera MenusChoosing a Menu Basic Menu OperationsExiting the Menus To modify settings for an item in the current menuMaking a Selection Image Quality Image Quality and SizeMaking Effective Use of Memory OptionPhotographs-Image Quality and Size Image Quality MenuWhite Balance Bracketing File NamesRear panel Qual ButtonRaw Compression Menu Image SizeTaking Large 2464×1632Highlight Image size in the shooting menu Image Size MenuPress the multi selector to Right222 390 Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size433 709D2-Maximum Shots Number of Exposures RemainingLarge-Capacity Memory Cards Reacting Faster to Light Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyOr smaller apertures ISO MenuTaking Photographs-Sensitivity ISO Equivalency ISO ButtonB1-ISO Auto ISO step value set to 1/2 step ISO step value set to 1 step B2-ISO Step ValueWhite Balance Approximate Color Option temperature DescriptionKeeping Colors True WhiteWhite Balance Menu Color TemperatureHighlight White bal. in the shooting menu Taking Photographs-White BalanceE5-Auto BKT Set WB ButtonTaking Photographs-White Fine-Tuning White BalanceBalance MiredFine-Tuning and Color Temperature Photographs-White Balance Choosing a Color TemperatureWhite Balance Presets Preset White BalanceRecording New Values with the Camera 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 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 CommentPress Button to return to the thumbnail Graph on the memory card to a selected presetDisplay Nail display and press the center of the multi seCopying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1 d-4 Shooting Menu Settings Image AdjustmentTaking Photographs-Image Adjustment Making Edges More Distinct Image SharpeningDifferent setting. For best results, use a type G or D lens Adjusting Contrast Tone CompensationAdjustment Normal Less contrast More contrast CustomPhotographs-Image Adjustment Suiting Colors to a Workflow Color ModeColor Mode Nikon SoftwareImage sharpening Tone compensation Hue Controlling Color Hue AdjustmentMode Choosing a Shooting ModeSingle Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror Up Buffer Size Taking Photographs-Choosing a Shooting ModeMemory Buffer Focus Focus ModeControlling How the Camera Focuses Servo AFTaking Photographs-Focus Focus Area Selection Focus Area SelectionFocus F1-Center Button Shooting ModeA6-Focus Area Illum A7-Focus AreaIcon Description AF-Area ModeAutofocus Poorly lit. Single-area AF is recommended in these cases A4-Disable Lock-OnManual Focus Top Control PanelFocus-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 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 E4-Modeling FlashExposure Warning Programmed AutoNon-CPU Lenses Exposure Program Flexible ProgramShutter-Priority Auto Indicator Description Aperture-Priority Auto Aperture Lock F5-Command DialsAF Micro Nikkor Lenses ManualLong Time-Exposures View Electronic Analog Exposure Displaysfinder At 1/3 stepAperture Lock Shutter-Speed and Aperture LockShutter-Speed Lock Autoexposure Lock Metered Area Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureShutter-priority auto Shutter speed C1-AE LockPressing the button Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot Exposure CompensationPhotographs-Exposure B4-Exposure Comp. EVExposure and Flash Bracketing BracketingE8-Auto BKT Selection Shooting ModeBracketing 100Order EVs +0.3, 0, +0.7+0.5, 0, +1.0 101102 E6-Manual Mode BktingResuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing Exposure Bracketing103 Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT setWhite Balance Bracketing ExposureTurning the Camera Off 104Color temp. or 105 Advanced Wireless Lighting Using Optional SpeedlightsFlash Photography Creative Lighting SystemFlash Color Information Communication 107Auto FP High-Speed Sync SB-800FV Lock 108AF-Assist for Multi-Area AF 109TTL Flash Control Flash control110 TTL Flash ControlLens Flash PhotographyFollowing Speedlights support TTL flash control Compatible Speedlights111 112 Speedlight Flash mode Non-TTL auto ManualPhotographs can be taken SB-30 SB-22S SB-233 SB-293 SB-20 SB-28 SB-21B3Flash Sync Modes Flash sync mode113 D2H supports the following flash sync modes114 115 Exposure mode Shutter speed ApertureShutter Speed and Aperture E1-Flash Sync Speed250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600 116Maximum aperture at an ISO equivalent Accessory Shoe Flash Contacts and Indicators117 Sync TerminalTaking Photographs at Preset Intervals Interval Timer PhotographyInterval Timer 118119 Taking Photographs-Interval Timer PhotographyMode Max. Shots Timer Photography120 During ShootingNo Photograph 121Shooting Menu Banks Interrupting Interval Timer Photography122 Delaying Shutter Release Self-Timer ModeC4-Self-timer Taking Photographs-Self-Timer ModeSpecifying Lens Focal Length Non-CPU Lenses124 Specifying Lens Data125 Default Maximum ApertureNon-CPU Lenses Focal Length Not ListedFunction Button Specifying Maximum Aperture126 127 Function Button Select FV Lock/Lens data for Custom Setting201 Taking Photographs-Non-CPURestoring Default Settings Two-Button ResetTaking Photographs-Two-Button Reset 128Playback Options 129More About Playback Single-Image Playback130 C5-Monitor Off Using the Multi Selector131 132 Photo Information3 Shooting Data More About4 Shooting Data 1335 Histogram 6 Highlights134 F1-Center Button Playback ModeViewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback 135 136 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom137 Protecting Photographs from DeletionVoice Memos Removing Protection from All Images138 Deleting Individual PhotographsProtected and Hidden Images After DeleteRecording and Playback 139Recording Voice Memos Playback Mode140 Voice MemosInterrupting Recording 141During Recording After Recording142 Voice Memo Recording OptionsVoice Memo MemosAvailable 143Voice Memo Button ToOption144 Playing Voice MemosPress Interrupting Playback145 Voice Memo Playback OptionsOptionTo Description Via Video146 147 Custom SettingsIndex to Menu Options Playback MenuDelete Playback Menu148 Managing ImagesDeleting All Photographs All Deleting Selected Photographs Selected149 Yes delete all images in the folder or folders sePlayback Menu Playback Folder150 Starting the Slide Show Start Slide Show151 To To152 Changing the Display Interval Frame Intvl153 Voice Memo Playback Options Audio PlaybackOff voice memos will not be played back during slide shows Menu Guide-The Playback MenuHiding Selected Photographs Select/Set Hide Image154 MenuFile Attributes for Hidden Images 155156 Print Set148 Press the multi selector to the right. Press157 Modifying the Print Order Select/Set158 Removing All Images from the Print Order Deselect AllOr down to highlight an option, then press Exif versionImage Review Display Mode159 Data160 After DeleteMenu Guide-The Show next161 Shooting MenuShooting menu contains two pages of options Shooting menu bank162 Shooting Menu BankSensitivity ISO Equivalency Shooting Menu BankRenaming Shooting Menu Banks 163Following settings are affected Reset Shooting MenuDefault Two-Button Reset165 Active FolderNumber of Folders Automatic Folder Creation166 File Name167 Raw CompressionWhite Balance Image Sharpening Color ModeTone Compensation 168Interval Timer Shooting Hue AdjustmentNon-CPU Lens Data 169Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom SettingsCustom Settings 170Menu Guide-Custom Settings Following Custom Settings are available171 Options172 173 Custom Setting C Bank Select174 Custom Setting R Menu ResetCustom Settings Bank 175 Default settings are listed belowCustom Setting a2 AF-S Mode Priority Custom Setting a1 AF-C Mode PrioritySettings 176177 Custom Setting a3 Group Dynamic AFPattern Pattern Center area178 179 Custom Setting a4 Disable Lock-onCustom Setting a5 AF Activation Manual Focus Mode Custom Setting a6 Focus Area IllumContinuous Mode Focus areas not displayed in continuous Off mode181 Custom Setting a7 Focus AreaWhen Selected Custom Setting b1 ISO Auto Custom Setting a8 Vertical AF-ONAutomatically adjust sensitivity ISO equivalency 182CH Mode Custom Setting b2 ISO Step Value183 Bank SelectCustom Setting b5 Exposure Comp Custom Setting b3 EV Step184 EV 1/3 step,Custom Setting f5 OffOn Custom Setting b6 Center Weight185 +/- & CMD Dial186 Custom Setting c1 AE LockCustom Setting c2 AE-L/AF-L Custom Setting c4 Self-Timer Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-OffCustom Setting c5 Monitor Off 187Custom Setting d2 Maximum Shots Custom Setting d1 Shooting SpeedInterval Timer Photography 188189 Custom Setting d3 Exp. Delay ModePlayback Custom Setting d4 Long Exp. NR190 When a photograph is taken, the camera names Custom Setting d5 File No. SeqTains no photographs, file numbering reset to 191192 Custom Setting d6 Cntrl Panel/FinderRear Control Panel Rear control panel shows sensitivityViewfinder Display Custom Setting d7 Illumination193 Custom Setting e2 Flash Shutter Speed Custom Setting e1 Flash Sync Speed194 Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed LimitCustom Setting e4 Modeling Flash Custom Setting e3 AA Flash ModeMatically adjusted for aperture when an external 195196 Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT SetCustom Setting e7 Auto BKT Order Custom Setting e6 Manual Mode Bkting197 E5 set to AE & flashCustom Setting f1 Center Button Custom Setting e8 Auto BKT SelectionShooting Mode 198Illuminate AF Area Not used 199Thumbnail playback Off200 Custom Setting f2 Multi SelectorCustom Setting f3 PhotoInfo/Playback 201 Custom Setting f4 FUNC. ButtonSame as CenterNormal command dial operation Custom Setting f5 Command DialsReverse Reverses rotation of command dials 202203 Aperture SettingChange Main/Sub Menu GuideMenus and Playback Custom Setting f6 Buttons and Dials204 205 Custom Setting f7 No CF Card?Camera Setup Setup MenuSetup menu contains three pages of options Guide-The Setup Menu207 FormatLCD Brightness CleaningMirror Lock-up 208Date Video ModeLanguage 209Image Comment Put changes to settings into effect and exit to setup menu210 Done211 Auto Image RotationAttach Comment OffVoice Memo Protect Voice MemoVoice Memo Button Audio Output213 USBImage Dust Off Dust Off Ref Photo214 Image Dust Off Reference Data 215With the lens ten centimeters four inches Calibration Charging life Battery Info216 217 Wireless LANTransceiver StatusAuto Send 218Send File As Send FolderFirmware Version Network Settings219 Deselect All?220 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to External Devices221 Television PlaybackAudio Output 222Use an AC Adapter Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a Computer223 Data Transfer and Camera Control224 Connecting the USB CableConnections-Connecting to a Computer Do Not Turn the Camera Off 225226 Disconnecting the Camera227 Lenses and Other Accessories Optional AccessoriesLenses for the D2H 228Accessories Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses229 Compatible Non-CPU LensesPicture Angle and Focal Length Technical Notes-Optional Accessories230 Calculating Picture Angle231 Other AccessoriesUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Type E Accessories Type B232 Optional SB-800 Speedlight 233Optional SB-80DX Speedlight 234SB-50DX Speedlight PC card EC-AD1 PC Card Adapter235 236 Approved Memory Cards× USB 24× WA USBStorage and Maintenance CleaningCaring for the Camera StorageReplacing Focusing Screens Replacing the Focusing ScreenFocusing Screens 238Inserting the Clock Battery Replacing the Clock BatterySetting the Time and Date 239240 Low-Pass Filter241 Cleaning the Low-Pass FilterServicing the Camera and Accessories Understanding Error Messages and Displays TroubleshootingProblem 242Monitor panel Problem Solution243 244 245 Specifications246 247 248 249 Battery LifeIndex Index250 Reduction, 190 NORMAL. See Image quality 2516MBA0511-B
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