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Notes

Camera Care, Options, and Resources

This chapter covers the following topics:

Optional Accessories

A list of the lenses and other accessories available for the D2H.

Caring for the Camera

Information on storage and maintenance.

Troubleshooting

A list of the error messages displayed by your cam- era and how to deal with them.

Speciﬁcations

Principal speciﬁcations for the D2H.

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Digital Camera Guide to Digital Photography Product DocumentationQuick Start Guide Basic Photography Basic Playback Image Quality and Size How to Read This ManualWhite Balance Image Adjustment Overview Do not look at the sun through the view- ﬁnder For Your Safety Use appropriate cables Iii Keep dry Caring for the Camera and Battery Batteries Page Trademark Information ViiComply with copyright notices Table of Contents 147 129139 250 221227 Getting to Know the Camera Getting StartedThis chapter is divided into the following sections Overview Overview OverviewAbout This Manual LCD Illuminators Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body Camera Controls and Displays Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body Speaker and Microphone Top Control Panel Number of exposures Number of intervals for Interval timer photography 120Number of shots in bracketing 126 Rear Control Panel 183 Remaining indicatorVoice memo recording indicator 173 Viewﬁnder Display Electronic analog exposure display Mm 0.31˝ reference circle for85-93 Number of exposures Remaining Number of shots remaining Sensitivity ISO equivalency Command DialsImage quality and size White balance Exposure Flash settingsChoose a ﬂash sync mode for optional Speedlight Multi Selector Multi SelectorMulti selector is used for the following operations Camera Introduction-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 Language Set the Time and Date Clock Battery Attach a Lens Detaching the Lens Protect the Camera from Dirt and Dust No Memory Card Insert a Memory CardInsert a memory card First Steps Format Removing Memory Cards Memory Cards Basic Photography Basic PhotographyBasic Playback Tutorial-Basic Photography Taking Your First Photographs Icon Battery IndicatorReady the Camera Icon Control View Trol panel and viewﬁnder show the number Rent settings. When this number reachesCheck the number of exposures remaining Exposure-count displays in the top con Description Adjust Camera SettingsTutorial 200 Clicks into place pointing to Single-area Viewﬁnder Focus Frame a Photograph Viewﬁnder display Focus Shutter Speed and Camera Shake IndicatorCheck Exposure Image Review Take the PhotographDo Not Photograph Strong Light Sources 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 Menu Exiting the Menus To modify settings for an item in the current menuMaking a Selection Option Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Making Effective Use of Memory File Names Image Quality MenuPhotographs-Image Quality and Size White Balance Bracketing Rear panel Qual Button Large 2464×1632 Image SizeRaw Compression Menu Taking Right Image Size MenuHighlight Image size in the shooting menu Press the multi selector to 709 Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size222 390 433 D2-Maximum Shots Number of Exposures RemainingLarge-Capacity Memory Cards ISO Menu Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyReacting Faster to Light Or smaller apertures Taking 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 Value White Approximate Color Option temperature DescriptionWhite Balance Keeping Colors True Taking Photographs-White Balance Color TemperatureWhite Balance Menu Highlight White bal. in the shooting menu E5-Auto BKT Set WB Button Mired Fine-Tuning White BalanceTaking Photographs-White Balance Fine-Tuning and Color Temperature Photographs-White Balance Choosing a Color Temperature Copying Values from Existing Photographs Preset White BalanceWhite Balance Presets Recording New Values with the Camera Panel 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 ﬂashing White Balance Selecting a White Balance Preset the WB Button ＋ cursor Input OK Entering a Comment Nail display and press the center of the multi se Graph on the memory card to a selected presetPress Button to return to the thumbnail Display Copying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1 d-4 Making Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Image AdjustmentShooting Menu Settings Taking Photographs-Image Adjustment Normal Less contrast More contrast Custom Adjusting Contrast Tone CompensationDifferent setting. For best results, use a type G or D lens Adjustment Nikon Software Suiting Colors to a Workﬂow Color ModePhotographs-Image Adjustment Color Mode Image sharpening Tone compensation Hue Controlling Color Hue Adjustment Mode Choosing a Shooting ModeSingle Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror Up Buffer Size Taking Photographs-Choosing a Shooting ModeMemory Buffer Servo AF Focus ModeFocus Controlling How the Camera Focuses Taking Photographs-Focus Focus Area Selection Focus Area Selection A7-Focus Area F1-Center Button Shooting ModeFocus A6-Focus Area Illum Icon Description AF-Area ModeAutofocus Top Control Panel A4-Disable Lock-OnPoorly lit. Single-area AF is recommended in these cases Manual Focus Focus-area Selection Summary of Autofocus Options How it works Continuous-servo AF Focus Lock C2-AE-L/AF-L Recompose the photograph and shoot AF-Assist Illuminators Getting Good Results with Autofocus Focal Plane Position Manual FocusElectronic Range Finder Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure B6-Center WeightExposure Metering E4-Modeling Flash Exposure ModeCPU Lenses Depth-of-Field Preview Exposure Warning Programmed AutoNon-CPU Lenses Exposure Program Flexible Program Shutter-Priority Auto Indicator Description Aperture-Priority Auto Aperture Lock F5-Command Dials AF Micro Nikkor Lenses ManualLong Time-Exposures At 1/3 step Electronic Analog Exposure DisplaysView ﬁnder Aperture Lock Shutter-Speed and Aperture LockShutter-Speed Lock Autoexposure Lock C1-AE Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureMetered Area Shutter-priority auto Shutter speed B4-Exposure Comp. EV Exposure CompensationPressing the button Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot Photographs-Exposure Exposure and Flash Bracketing Bracketing E8-Auto BKT Selection Shooting Mode +0.3, 0, +0.7 100Bracketing Order EVs +0.5, 0, +1.0 101 Exposure Bracketing E6-Manual Mode Bkting102 Resuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing Exposure Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT set103 White Balance Bracketing Turning the Camera Off 104Color temp. or 105 Creative Lighting System Using Optional SpeedlightsAdvanced Wireless Lighting Flash Photography SB-800 107Flash Color Information Communication Auto FP High-Speed Sync FV Lock 108 Flash control 109AF-Assist for Multi-Area AF TTL Flash Control Flash Photography TTL Flash Control110 Lens Following Speedlights support TTL ﬂash control Compatible Speedlights111 SB-30 SB-22S SB-233 SB-293 SB-20 SB-28 SB-21B3 Speedlight Flash mode Non-TTL auto Manual112 Photographs can be taken D2H supports the following ﬂash sync modes Flash sync modeFlash Sync Modes 113 114 E1-Flash Sync Speed Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture115 Shutter Speed and Aperture 250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600 116Maximum aperture at an ISO equivalent Sync Terminal Flash Contacts and IndicatorsAccessory Shoe 117 118 Interval Timer PhotographyTaking Photographs at Preset Intervals Interval Timer 119 Taking Photographs-Interval Timer Photography During Shooting Timer PhotographyMode Max. Shots 120 No Photograph 121 Shooting Menu Banks Interrupting Interval Timer Photography122 Taking Photographs-Self-Timer Mode Self-Timer ModeDelaying Shutter Release C4-Self-timer Specifying Lens Data Non-CPU LensesSpecifying Lens Focal Length 124 Focal Length Not Listed Default Maximum Aperture125 Non-CPU Lenses Function Button Specifying Maximum Aperture126 Taking Photographs-Non-CPU Function Button Select FV Lock/Lens data for Custom Setting127 201 128 Two-Button ResetRestoring Default Settings Taking Photographs-Two-Button Reset Playback Options 129 More About Playback Single-Image Playback130 C5-Monitor Off Using the Multi Selector131 More About Photo Information132 3 Shooting Data 6 Highlights 1334 Shooting Data 5 Histogram 134 F1-Center Button Playback ModeViewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback 135 136 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Removing Protection from All Images Protecting Photographs from Deletion137 Voice Memos After Delete Deleting Individual Photographs138 Protected and Hidden Images Recording and Playback 139 Voice Memos Playback ModeRecording Voice Memos 140 After Recording 141Interrupting Recording During Recording Memos Voice Memo Recording Options142 Voice Memo ToOption 143Available Voice Memo Button Interrupting Playback Playing Voice Memos144 Press Via Video Voice Memo Playback Options145 OptionTo Description 146 Playback Menu Custom Settings147 Index to Menu Options Managing Images Playback MenuDelete 148 Yes delete all images in the folder or folders se Deleting Selected Photographs SelectedDeleting All Photographs All 149 Playback Menu Playback Folder150 To To Slide ShowStarting the Slide Show Start 151 152 Changing the Display Interval Frame Intvl Menu Guide-The Playback Menu Voice Memo Playback Options Audio Playback153 Off voice memos will not be played back during slide shows Menu Hide ImageHiding Selected Photographs Select/Set 154 File Attributes for Hidden Images 155 Press the multi selector to the right. Press Print Set156 148 157 Modifying the Print Order Select/Set Exif version Removing All Images from the Print Order Deselect All158 Or down to highlight an option, then press Data Display ModeImage Review 159 Show next After Delete160 Menu Guide-The Shooting menu bank Shooting Menu161 Shooting menu contains two pages of options Shooting Menu Bank Shooting Menu Bank162 Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Renaming Shooting Menu Banks 163 Two-Button Reset Reset Shooting MenuFollowing settings are affected Default Automatic Folder Creation Active Folder165 Number of Folders 166 File Name 167 Raw CompressionWhite Balance 168 Color ModeImage Sharpening Tone Compensation 169 Hue AdjustmentInterval Timer Shooting Non-CPU Lens Data 170 Custom SettingsFine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Settings Options Following Custom Settings are availableMenu Guide-Custom Settings 171 172 173 Custom Setting C Bank Select 174 Custom Setting R Menu ResetCustom Settings Bank 175 Default settings are listed below 176 Custom Setting a1 AF-C Mode PriorityCustom Setting a2 AF-S Mode Priority Settings Pattern Center area Custom Setting a3 Group Dynamic AF177 Pattern 178 179 Custom Setting a4 Disable Lock-onCustom Setting a5 AF Activation Focus areas not displayed in continuous Off mode Custom Setting a6 Focus Area IllumManual Focus Mode Continuous Mode 181 Custom Setting a7 Focus AreaWhen Selected 182 Custom Setting a8 Vertical AF-ONCustom Setting b1 ISO Auto Automatically adjust sensitivity ISO equivalency Bank Select Custom Setting b2 ISO Step ValueCH Mode 183 EV 1/3 step, Custom Setting b3 EV StepCustom Setting b5 Exposure Comp 184 +/- & CMD Dial Custom Setting b6 Center WeightCustom Setting f5 OffOn 185 186 Custom Setting c1 AE LockCustom Setting c2 AE-L/AF-L 187 Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-OffCustom Setting c4 Self-Timer Custom Setting c5 Monitor Off 188 Custom Setting d1 Shooting SpeedCustom Setting d2 Maximum Shots Interval Timer Photography 189 Custom Setting d3 Exp. Delay Mode Playback Custom Setting d4 Long Exp. NR190 191 Custom Setting d5 File No. SeqWhen a photograph is taken, the camera names Tains no photographs, ﬁle numbering reset to Rear control panel shows sensitivity Custom Setting d6 Cntrl Panel/Finder192 Rear Control Panel Viewﬁnder Display Custom Setting d7 Illumination193 Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit Custom Setting e1 Flash Sync SpeedCustom Setting e2 Flash Shutter Speed 194 195 Custom Setting e3 AA Flash ModeCustom Setting e4 Modeling Flash Matically adjusted for aperture when an external 196 Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT Set E5 set to AE & ﬂash Custom Setting e6 Manual Mode BktingCustom Setting e7 Auto BKT Order 197 198 Custom Setting e8 Auto BKT SelectionCustom Setting f1 Center Button Shooting Mode Off 199Illuminate AF Area Not used Thumbnail playback 200 Custom Setting f2 Multi SelectorCustom Setting f3 PhotoInfo/Playback Center Custom Setting f4 FUNC. Button201 Same as 202 Custom Setting f5 Command DialsNormal command dial operation Reverse Reverses rotation of command dials Menu Guide Aperture Setting203 Change Main/Sub Menus and Playback Custom Setting f6 Buttons and Dials204 205 Custom Setting f7 No CF Card? Guide-The Setup Menu Setup MenuCamera Setup Setup menu contains three pages of options 207 Format 208 CleaningLCD Brightness Mirror Lock-up 209 Video ModeDate Language Done Put changes to settings into effect and exit to setup menuImage Comment 210 Off Auto Image Rotation211 Attach Comment Audio Output Voice MemoVoice Memo Protect Voice Memo Button 213 USB Image Dust Off Dust Off Ref Photo214 Image Dust Off Reference Data 215With the lens ten centimeters four inches Calibration Charging life Battery Info216 Status Wireless LAN217 Transceiver Send Folder 218Auto Send Send File As Deselect All? Network SettingsFirmware Version 219 220 Television Playback Connecting to External DevicesConnecting to a Computer 221 Audio Output 222Use an AC Adapter Data Transfer and Camera Control Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera 223 224 Connecting the USB CableConnections-Connecting to a Computer Do Not Turn the Camera Off 225 226 Disconnecting the Camera 227 228 Optional AccessoriesLenses and Other Accessories Lenses for the D2H Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU LensesAccessories 229 Calculating Picture Angle Technical Notes-Optional AccessoriesPicture Angle and Focal Length 230 231 Other AccessoriesUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Type E Accessories Type B232 Optional SB-800 Speedlight 233 PC card EC-AD1 PC Card Adapter 234Optional SB-80DX Speedlight SB-50DX Speedlight 235 24× WA USB Approved Memory Cards236 × USB Storage CleaningStorage and Maintenance Caring for the Camera 238 Replacing the Focusing ScreenReplacing Focusing Screens Focusing Screens 239 Replacing the Clock BatteryInserting the Clock Battery Setting the Time and Date 240 Low-Pass Filter 241 Cleaning the Low-Pass FilterServicing the Camera and Accessories 242 TroubleshootingUnderstanding Error Messages and Displays Problem Monitor panel Problem Solution243 244 245 Speciﬁcations 246 247 248 249 Battery Life Index Index250 Reduction, 190 NORMAL. See Image quality 251 6MBA0511-B

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