Nikon D2H 189, Custom Setting d3: Exp. Delay Mode

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Menu Guide—Custom Settings

Custom Setting d3: Exp. Delay Mode

Shutter release can be delayed until about 0.4 s

after the shutter-release button is pressed, reduc-

ing camera shake in situations in which the least

camera movement could result in blurred photo-

graphs (for example, microscope photography).

Highlight d3 Exp. delay mode in the second

level of the CSM menu ( 172) and press the

multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector

up or down to highlight an option, then press to

the right to make a selection.

Exposure delay mode

CSM MENU

OffOFF

Option Description

Off

(default)

On Shutter is released about 0.4 s after shutter-release button is pressed.

Shutter is released when shutter-release button is pressed.

Contents

Main Product Documentation i How to Read This Manual ii WARNING S For Your Safety iii iv Caring for the Camera and Battery v vi D2H Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Notices vii viii Table of Contents ix x Introduction Overview About This Manual 3 Camera Body Getting to Know the Camera Camera Controls and Displays 4 Camera Body (continued) Page 6 IntroductionGetting to Know the Camera The Top Control Panel Page 8 IntroductionGetting to Know the Camera The Rear Control Panel Page Page Page 12 The Command Dials Page 14 The Multi Selector The multi selector is used for the following operations: Before using your camera for the rst time, complete the following steps: First Steps Getting the Camera Ready for Use Step 1Attach the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below. Step 2Insert the Battery 2 IntroductionFirst Steps Step 3Choose a Language Return to SET UP menu. Highlight option. 3 3 IntroductionFirst Steps Step 4Set the Time and Date Return to SET UP menu. Display DATE menu. 4 5 Step 5Attach a Lens Page Step 6Insert a Memory Card 6 Page Tutorial Basic Photography Taking Your First Photographs There are six basic steps to taking photographs: Step 1Ready the Camera 1 Before taking photographs, ready the camera as described below. 1 The control panel will turn on and the dis- play in the view nder will light. Check the battery level in the view nder or top control panel. 1 Step 2Adjust Camera Settings 2 2 Step 3Frame a Photograph Step 4Focus Step 5Check Exposure Step 6Take the Photograph Basic Playback Page Taking Photographs The Details Page 39 Taking PhotographsUsing Camera Menus Select menu. Position cursor in selected menu. Using Camera Menus Basic Menu Operations Choosing a Menu 40 Exiting the Menus Making a Selection Image Quality and Size Image Quality 1 2 Page 1 2 Image Size Page Page Page 1 2 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) Page Page White Balance 1 Page 2 Fine-Tuning White Balance 1 Page 2 Choosing a Color Temperature 1 Preset White Balance ZoomSet d-0 Stores last val- ue measured for white bal- ance ( 58). 100-1 100-4 100-2 100-5 Page 2 3 4 Selecting a White Balance Preset To set white balance to a preset value: 1 3 2 5 4 2 3 2 3 4 2 light Copy d-0. Image Adjustment 2 Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening 1 Adjusting Contrast: Tone Compensation 2 1 multi se lec tor to the right. The shooting menu will be displayed. ing menu ( 168) and press the multi selector to the right. Suiting Colors to a Work ow: Color Mode 2 1 Controlling Color: Hue Adjustment 2 Choosing a Shooting Mode Page Focus Focus Mode Page Focus Area Selection Page Autofocus AF-Area Mode Page Page Page 80 Focus Lock 1 2 3 Page Manual Focus Metering Exposure Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure Exposure Mode 86 P: Programmed Auto 1 2 Page 88 S: Shutter-Priority Auto 1 2 3 Page Page Page 92 M: Manual 1 2 3 Page 94 Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock Autoexposure Lock 1 2 3 shoot. Exposure Compensation 1 2 Bracketing 1 2 3 4 Page 1/2 Step Selected for EV Step 1 Step Selected for EV Step 1 2 3 4 Page The Creative Lighting System Flash Photography Page 1 2 3 7 6 5 Page D-TTL Flash Control Compatible Speedlights The following Speedlights support TTL ash control: Page Flash Sync Modes The D2H supports the following ash sync modes: Page Page Page Flash Contacts and Indicators The D2H is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. 1 ing menu ( 169) and press the multi selector to the right. 2 Interval Timer Photography Taking Photographs at Preset Intervals 3 Page 1 2 1 2 1 2 4 3 Self-Timer Mode 1 Non-CPU Lenses 2 selector to the right. 4 3 from 6 - 45, 50 - 180, 200 - 4000 and press the multi selector to the right. 2 1 126 Specifying Maximum Aperture 2 1 3 Two-Button Reset Restoring Default Settings Page Page Page More About Playback Photo Information 9 10 11109 1 2 Page 4 (Shooting Data 2) 10 1 9 * Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode in playback menu ( 159). Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Page Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Protecting Photographs from Deletion 1 2 Deleting Individual Photographs 1 list. 2 3 deleting the photograph, press the multi selector left or right. Page Recording Voice Memos 1 2 Page Voice Memo Recording Options Page Playing Voice Memos Voice Memo Playback Options Page Menu Guide The playback menu contains the following options: The Playback Menu Managing Images The playback menu is not displayed if no memory card is inserted. Delete 149 Deleting Selected Photographs: Selected Deleting All Photographs: All Playback Folder 151 Slide Show Starting the Slide Show: Start 152 Changing the Display Interval: Frame Intvl 153 Voice Memo Playback Options: Audio Playback 154 Hide Image Hiding Selected Photographs: Select / Set 155 Revealing All Photographs: Deselect All Print Set 157 Modifying the Print Order: Select / Set 2 1 158 Removing All Images from the Print Order: Deselect All Display Mode Image Review After Delete The shooting menu contains two pages of options: The Shooting Menu Managing Images Shooting Menu Bank 1 2 3 4 Reset Shooting Menu The following settings are affected: Active Folder File Name Image Quality Image Size Raw Compression White Balance ISO Image Sharpening Tone Compensation Color Mode Hue Adjustment Interval Timer Shooting Non-CPU Lens Data Custom Settings The following Custom Settings are available: Page 173 Custom Setting C: Bank Select 174 Custom Setting R: Menu Reset Default settings are listed below. 176 Custom Setting a1: AF-C Mode Priority Custom Setting a2: AF-S Mode Priority 177 Custom Setting a3: Group Dynamic AF Focus areas are grouped as follows (illustrations show the display in the top control panel): 179 Custom Setting a4: Disable Lock-on Custom Setting a5: AF Activation 180 Custom Setting a6: Focus Area Illum 181 Custom Setting a7: Focus Area 182 Custom Setting a8: Vertical AF-ON Custom Setting b1: ISO Auto 183 Custom Setting b2: ISO Step Value 184 Custom Setting b3: EV Step Custom Setting b4: Exposure Comp. EV Custom Setting b5: Exposure Comp. 185 Custom Setting b6: Center Weight 186 Custom Setting c1: AE Lock Custom Setting c2: AE-L/AF-L Custom Setting c3: Auto Meter-Off Custom Setting c4: Self-Timer Custom Setting c5: Monitor Off 188 Custom Setting d1: Shooting Speed Custom Setting d2: Maximum Shots 189 Custom Setting d3: Exp. Delay Mode 190 Custom Setting d4: Long Exp. NR 191 Custom Setting d5: File No. Seq. 192 Custom Setting d6: Cntrl Panel/Finder 193 Custom Setting d7: Illumination 194 Custom Setting e1: Flash Sync Speed Custom Setting e2: Flash Shutter Speed 195 Custom Setting e3: AA Flash Mode Custom Setting e4: Modeling Flash 196 Custom Setting e5: Auto BKT Set 197 Custom Setting e6: Manual Mode Bkting Custom Setting e7: Auto BKT Order 198 Custom Setting e8: Auto BKT Selection Custom Setting f1: Center Button Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the 200 Custom Setting f2: Multi Selector Custom Setting f3: PhotoInfo/Playback 201 Custom Setting f4: FUNC. Button 202 Custom Setting f5: Command Dials Page 204 Custom Setting f6: Buttons and Dials 205 Custom Setting f7: No CF Card? The setup menu contains three pages of options: The Setup Menu Camera Setup Format LCD Brightness Mirror Lock-up Video Mode Language Date Image Comment Auto Image Rotation Audio Output Voice Memo Voice Memo Protect Voice Memo Button USB Dust Off Ref Photo 1 2 3 4 5 Battery Info Wireless LAN Page Firmware Version Page Connections Television Playback 1 2 3 4 5 223 Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the Camera 224 Connecting the USB Cable 1 2 3 directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or key- board. 4 226 Disconnecting the Camera Technical Notes Optional Accessories Lenses and Other Accessories Lenses for the D2H Page 230 Picture Angle and Focal Length Other Accessories Page Page Page Page 236 Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D2H: 237 Caring for the Camera Storage Cleaning Page 239 Replacing the Clock Battery 1 2 5 4 3 1 2 3 5 4 6 1 2 3 Troubleshooting Page Page Speci cations Page Page Page Page Index Index