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Technical

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 D2Hs.

Caring for the Camera

Information on storage and maintenance.

Troubleshooting

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

Speciﬁcations

Principal speciﬁcations for the D2Hs.

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Contents

Digital Camera Guide to Digital Photography Product DocumentationQuick Start Guide Overview How to Read This ManualBasic Photography Basic Playback Image Quality and SizeDo not look at the sun through the view- ﬁnder For Your SafetyDo not immerse in or expose to water IiiKeep dry Caring for the Camera and BatteryBatteries Page Trademark Information ViiComply with copyright notices Table of Contents Voice Memos 137 More About Playback 127166 145Technical Notes 231 Connections 221Xii This chapter is divided into the following sec- tions Getting StartedOverview Getting to Know the CameraAbout This Manual OverviewTake Test Shots Life-Long LearningCamera Body Getting to Know the CameraCamera Controls and Displays LCD IlluminatorsCamera Body Speaker and Microphone AF-ONTop Control Panel Number of shots in bracketing 83-92Number of intervals for 117Rear Control Panel 171 Voice memo recording indicator180 139Viewﬁnder Display 83-92 Mm 0.31˝ reference circle forImage quality and size Command DialsWhite balance Sensitivity ISO equivalencyExposure Flash settingsChoose a ﬂash sync mode for optional Speedlight Multi Selector Multi SelectorMulti selector is used for the following operations Getting the Camera Ready for Use First StepsAttach the Camera Strap EN-EL4 Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries Insert the BatteryRemoving the Battery Basic Setup Introduction-First Steps Clock Battery Attach a Lens Detaching the Lens Protect the Camera from Dirt and DustNo Memory Card Insert a Memory CardInsert a memory card Format Removing Memory Cards Memory CardsBasic Playback Basic Photography and PlaybackBasic Photography There are six basic steps to taking photographs Basic PhotographyTaking Your First Photographs Battery Indicator Charged Battery Partially DischargedReady the Camera Icon Control ViewCheck the number of exposures remaining That can be taken at current settings. WhenExposure-count display in the top con This number reaches zero, Icon willOption Default Adjust Camera SettingsWhite balance Sensitivity Image qualityClicks into place pointing to Single-areaViewﬁnder Focus Frame a PhotographViewﬁnder display FocusShutter Speed and Camera Shake IndicatorCheck Exposure Do Not Photograph Strong Light Sources Take the PhotographRotate Tall Image ReviewViewing Photographs Basic PlaybackViewing Additional Photographs DeletePage Details Taking PhotographsWill 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?Recent Settings Using Camera MenusChoosing a Menu Basic Menu OperationsExiting the Menus To modify settings for an item in the current menuMaking a Selection Single Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror Up Choosing a Shooting ModeMode DescriptionD2-Maximum Shots Memory BufferBuffer Size Image Quality Image Quality and SizeMaking Effective Use of Memory NEF Raw/NEF+JPEGQual Button Image Quality MenuRear panel Viewﬁnder Rear control panelFile Names Jpeg Compression MenuQuality varies with scene recorded Raw Compression Menu Image SizeFollowing options are available for NEF RAW images Percent with almost no effect on image qualityPress the multi selector to Image Size MenuHighlight Image size in the shooting menu Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Large-Capacity Memory Cards Number of Exposures RemainingReacting Faster to Light Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyISO Menu ISO ButtonHigh ISO NR HI-1/HI-2B1-ISO Auto B2-ISO Step ValueWhite Balance Approximate Color Option temperature DescriptionKeeping Colors True Source before shooting. The following options are availableWB Button White Balance MenuStudio Strobe Lighting E5-Auto BKT SetColor Temperature Fine-Tuning White BalanceMired Fine-Tuning and Color TemperatureTake Test Shots Choosing a Color TemperatureWhite Balance Presets Preset White BalanceRecording New Values with the Camera Copying Values from Existing PhotographsMeasuring a Value for White Balance Object. Use when subject is under same lighting as cameraExposure Mode Rear control panel Viewﬁnder Top control panel Selecting a White Balance Preset the WB Button Selecting a White Balance PresetEntering a Comment Taking Photographs-White Balance Nikon Capture Shooting Menu Settings Image AdjustmentMaking Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Option DescriptionAdjusting Contrast Tone Compensation Option Suiting Colors to a Workﬂow Color ModeSRGB III III sRGBNikon Software Color ModeHue Controlling Color Hue AdjustmentFocus Focus ModeControlling How the Camera Focuses Servo AFA2-AF-S Mode Priority A1-AF-C Mode PriorityAF-ON Buttons Predictive Focus TrackingFocus Area Selection Focus Area SelectionA7-Focus Area F1-Center Button Shooting ModeA6-Focus Area Illum A4-Disable Lock-On AF-Area ModeAutofocus A3-Group Dynamic AFTop Control Panel Icon DescriptionManual Focus Summary of Autofocus Options Focus mode AF-area modeSingle-area AF Dynamic-area AF Automatic ManualHow 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 B7-Fine-Tune ExposureExposure Warning Programmed AutoNon-CPU Lenses Exposure Program Flexible ProgramShutter-Priority Auto Changing from Manual to Shutter-Priority Auto F5-Command Dials Change Main/SubShutter-Speed Lock Long Exp. NRAperture-Priority Auto Aperture Lock F5-Command DialsAF Micro Nikkor Lenses ManualLong Time-Exposures At 1/3 step Electronic Analog Exposure DisplaysAperture Lock Shutter-Speed and Aperture LockShutter-Speed Lock Autoexposure Lock C1-AE Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureMetered Area Pressing the button Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot Exposure CompensationB4-Exposure Comp. EV B5-Exposure CompExposure and Flash Bracketing BracketingE8-Auto BKT Selection Shooting ModeOrder EVs Bracketing+½ EV 100 E6-Manual Mode BktingResuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing Exposure BracketingWhite Balance Bracketing Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT set101 White Balance Bracketing 102Color temp. or Turning the Camera Off103 Flash Photography Using Optional Speedlights104 Modeling IlluminationSB-800, SB-600 i-TTL Flash Control TTL Flash Control105 SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-50DX D-TTL Flash Control 106Compatible Speedlights SB-80DX Flash mode/feature SB-800107 Following Speedlights support TTL ﬂash controlUse Only Nikon Flash Accessories Flash mode SB-26 1 SB-27 SB-25 SB-24 SB-29S SB-15 SB-14108 SB-30 SB-22S SB-23 SB-29 SB-20 SB-28 SB-21B109 Flash Sync Modes Flash sync mode110 D2Hs supports the following ﬂash sync modesShutter Speed and Aperture 111E1-Flash Sync Speed E2-Flash Shutter SpeedTo use FV lock FV Lock112 Metering 113Are no longer displayed in the control panel and viewﬁnder Accessory Shoe Flash Contacts and Indicators114 Sync TerminalTaking Photographs at Preset Intervals Interval Timer Photography115 Select Intvl*no. Shots Remaining Intvl*shots StartUse of a tripod is recommended 116117 Mode Max. ShotsDuring Shooting During ShootingNo Photograph Pausing Interval Timer Photography118 Shooting Menu Banks Interrupting Interval Timer Photography119 Delaying Shutter Release Self-Timer ModeC4-Self-timer 120Specifying Lens Focal Length Non-CPU Lenses121 Specifying Lens DataFUNC. Button Default Maximum Aperture122 123 Specifying Maximum ApertureSB-800/SB-600 Zoom Lenses124 125 Using a GPS UnitRecording GPS Data Coordinated Universal Time UTCRestoring Default Settings Two-Button ResetReset. Custom Settings are not affected 126Playback Options 127Single-Image Playback Using the Multi Selector128 C5-Monitor Off129 Photo Information↔ Page 8 ↔ 3 Shooting Data4 Shooting Data 1305 GPS Data 6 Histogram7 Highlights 1318 RGB Histogram Histograms132 F1-Center Button Playback ModeViewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback 133 Using the Multi SelectorTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Cancel Resume zoom Select area Displayed134 ToTo Use135 Protecting Photographs from DeletionVoice Memos Removing Protection from All Images136 Deleting Individual PhotographsProtected and Hidden Images After DeleteRecording and Playback 137Recording Voice Memos Playback Mode138 Dust Off Ref PhotosInterrupting Recording 139During Recording After Recording140 Voice Memo Recording OptionsVoice Memo OffVoice Memo Overwrite 141Voice Memo Button ToOption Description142 Playing Voice MemosPress Description Interrupting Playback143 Voice Memo Playback OptionsOptionTo Via Video144 145 Delete Playback Menu146 Managing Images147 Deleting Selected Photographs SelectedDeleting All Photographs All 148 Playback FolderSelecting a Folder for Storage CurrentStarting the Slide Show Start Slide Show149 To To150 Changing the Display Interval Frame IntervalVoice Memo Playback Options Audio Playback Hiding Selected Photographs Select/Set Hide Image151 OptionDescriptionFile Attributes for Hidden Images Revealing All Photographs Deselect All152 153 Print Set154 Modifying the Print Order Select/Set155 Removing All Images from the Print Order Deselect AllAfter Creating a Print Order Exif versionImage Review Display Mode156 DataRotate Tall After Delete157 Frame will be displayed or highlighted158 Shooting MenuShooting Options Shooting menu contains three pages of options159 Shooting Menu BankSensitivity ISO Equivalency Shooting Menu BankRenaming Shooting Menu Banks 160Following dialog will be displayed. low Enter a name as described be161 Reset Shooting Menu162 Active FolderNumber of Folders Automatic Folder Creation163 File NamingRaw Compression Jpeg CompressionWhite Balance 164High ISO NR Long Exp. NR165 On NormalImage Sharpening Color ModeTone Compensation 166Interval Timer Shooting Hue AdjustmentNon-CPU Lens Data 167Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Settings168 GroupOptions Following Custom Settings are available169 170 171 Custom Setting C Custom Setting BankTwo-Button Reset Custom Setting R Reset CSM MenuCustom Settings Bank 172173 Default settings are listed belowCustom Setting a2 AF-S Priority Selection Custom Setting a1 AF-C Priority Selection174 FPS rate175 Custom Setting a3 Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AFPattern Center area Pattern176 177 Custom Setting a4 Focus Tracking with Lock-OnCustom Setting a5 AF Activation Continuous Mode When Selected Custom Setting a6 Focus Area Illumination178 ManualCustom Setting a8 Vertical AF-ON Button Function Custom Setting a7 Focus Area SelectWrap-around disabled 179Bank Select Custom Setting b1 ISO Auto Control180 Custom Setting b3 EV Steps for Exposure Control Custom Setting b2 ISO Step ValueMents equivalent to EV 1/3 step, the default 181182 Custom Setting b5 Easy Exposure CompensationMain command dial Custom Setting b7 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure Custom Setting b6 Center Weight AreaFine-Tuning Exposure 183184 Custom Setting c1 AE Lock ButtonsCustom Setting c2 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button Custom Setting c4 Self-Timer Delay Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-off DelayCustom Setting c5 Monitor off Delay 185186 Custom Setting d1 CL-Mode Shooting Speed187 Custom Setting d3 Exposure Delay ModeCustom Setting d5 Control Panel/Viewﬁnder Display Custom Setting d4 File Number SequenceTains no photographs, ﬁle numbering reset to 188Exposures Custom Setting d6 LCD Illumination189 Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit Custom Setting e2 Slowest Speed When Using Flash190 191 Custom Setting e3 AA Flash ModeCustom Setting e4 Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash 192 Custom Setting e5 Auto Bracketing SetCustom Setting e7 Auto Bracketing Order Custom Setting e6 Auto Bracketing in M Exposure ModeTure and ﬂash level Custom Setting e5 set to AE & ﬂash 193Custom Setting f1 Multi Selector Center Button Custom Setting e8 Auto Bracketing Selection MethodShooting Mode 194Illuminate AF Area Not used 195Thumbnail on/off Histogram on/off Zoom on/off196 Custom Setting f2 When Multi Selector Is PressedAutofocus Pressing multi selector activates exposure meters197 Custom Setting f4 Assign FUNC. ButtonCommand dial controls shutter speed Custom Setting f5 Customize Command Dials198 MainMenus Playback 199200 Custom Setting f6 Setting Method for Buttons and DialsCustom Setting f7 Disable Shutter If No CF Card Camera Setup Setup MenuSetup menu contains three pages of options 201202 Format203 LCD BrightnessMirror Lock-up World Time Video ModeLanguage 204205 Image CommentDisplayed in portrait orientation in camera monitor Auto Image Rotation206 Voice Memo Overwrite Voice MemoVoice Memo Button Audio Output208 USBImage Dust Off Dust Off Ref Photo209 Image Dust Off Reference Data 210With the lens ten centimeters four inches Wireless LAN Battery Info211 Calibration Charging lifeSettings Wireless LAN Options for the WT-2/2ASettings for the WT-2/2A and WT-1/1A 212Settings Wireless LAN system213 Mode214 WirelessMulti selector to the right Tions can be added to bank names as described onDefault Photos are not deleted after transmission Under this name when pairing beginsUsed when new folder is created or memory card inserted 215Send both NEF and Jpeg ﬁles 216217 Wireless LAN Options for the WT-1/1ATransceiver StatusDelete After Send? 218Send File As Send FolderAdjust settings for connection to wire- less network Network SettingsFirmware Version 219220 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to External DevicesConnecting to a Printer 221222 DC-in connectorsOpen the cover protecting the A/V-out Use an AC AdapterBefore Connecting the Camera Connecting to a Computer223 Data Transfer and Camera Control224 Connecting the USB CableTurn the camera on. If Mass Storage is Do Not Turn the Camera Off225 Disconnecting the Camera226 Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Photographs Print TimesOption Description Done 227No border Ignore this option228 Printing Selected PhotographsHighlight Choose folder Highlight Print select . †229 230 Printing the Current Print Order231 Lenses and Other Accessories Optional AccessoriesLenses for the D2Hs 232Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses233 Calculating Picture Angle Picture Angle and Focal Length234 235 Other AccessoriesUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories 236 Eyepiece D2Hs accessories237 238 239 Terminal for remote control and automaticD2Hs is equipped with a ten-pin remote Connects two cameras for simultaneous operation240 Approved Memory CardsStorage and Maintenance CleaningCaring for the Camera StorageReplacing Focusing Screens Replacing the Focusing ScreenFocusing Screens 242243 Replacing the Clock BatteryInserting the Clock Battery 244 Low-Pass Filter245 Cleaning the Low-Pass FilterServicing the Camera and Accessories Understanding Error Messages and Displays TroubleshootingProblem 246Monitor panel Problem Solution247 248 249 Speciﬁcations250 251 252 253 Battery Life254 Index255 PTP 2566MBA3511