Nikon D2H How will this photograph be used?, What lighting is available?, Will I need a flash?

Taking Photographs

The chart below shows the basic order for adjusting settings when taking photographs. Before proceeding, be sure to read “Using Camera Menus” ( 39) for information on menu operations.

How will this photograph be used?
Image Quality and Size	41–47
Image Adjustment	65–69
What lighting is available?
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)	48–50
White Balance	51–64
Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos?
Choosing a Shooting Mode	70–71
What is the subject, and how will I compose the photography?
Focus	72–83
How important is background lighting to the photograph?
Exposure: Metering	84
What is more important, shutter speed or aperture?
Exposure: Exposure Mode	85–94
Is the subject very bright, very dark, or high contrast?
Exposure: Exposure Compensation	97
Exposure: Bracketing	98–105
Will I need a flash?
Flash Photography	106–117
How do I want to control the shutter?
Interval Timer Photography	118–122
Self-Timer Mode	123

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