About This Manual | Nikon D200OUTFIT, D70-series, D200BODY, D200KIT

About This Manual

The topics in this manual are arranged in order from easy to advanced.

These chapters cover all you need to know for	Read these chapters for a complete descrip-
simple, “point-and-shoot” photography	tion of all aspects of camera operation

Introduction (page 1)

Learn the names of camera parts and ready the camera for use.

Tutorial: Photography and Playback (page 17)

The basic operations involved in taking photographs and playing them back.

Reference: More on Photography (page 26)

Play with exposure and explore the creative possibilities of some of the camera’s more advanced settings.

Reference: More on Playback (page 98)

Learn more about camera playback, transferring photo- graphs to a computer, and printing photographs.

Setup: Basic Camera Settings (page 115)

Basic camera setup, including formatting memory cards and setting the camera clock.

Setup: Shooting, Playback, and Custom Settings (page 124)

Read this chapter for more information on Custom Settings and on shooting and playback options.

Technical Notes (page 173)

Read this chapter for information on camera speciﬁcations, accessories, and trouble- shooting.

Trademark Information

Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Lexar Media is a trademark of Lexar Media Corporation. Microdrive is a trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and other countries. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Nikon D200OUTFIT, D70-series, D200BODY, D200KIT, 17002 manual About This Manual

Contents

$4!, #!-%2 About This Manual Reference SetupTutorial Do not place strap around the neck of an infant or child For Your SafetyObserve proper precautions when handling bat- teries Do not disassemble Iii Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Comply with copyright notices Symbol for Separate Collection in European CountriesItems prohibited by law from being copied or repro- duced Disposing of Data Storage Devices Table of Contents 173 Vii115 Take Test Shots Life-Long Learning Manual or in the Quick Start Guide Vent damage to the cameraIng the camera Menu Getting to Know Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body Camera Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera View next photo View more photo infoView previous photo Number of shots in bracketing Color temperature indicatorControl Panel 117 Wide-frame focus brackets Viewﬁnder DisplayNormal-frame focus brackets Introduction Large-Capacity Memory Cards Advanced Focusing Screen DisplayViewﬁnder Display Camera Oﬀ Display/No Memory Card Introduction-First Steps First StepsAttaching a Lens Detaching Lenses Attaching the Camera Strap Monitor Cover Charging and Inserting the Battery Battery and Charger EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesRemoving the Battery Basic Setup 910 Using Camera Menus 1112 Steps Inserting Memory CardsFormat the memory card Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Illustrations Adjusting Viewﬁnder Focus Auto Meter-Oﬀ Description Check the battery level in the viewﬁnder or control panelBasic Photography Tutorial-Basic Photography Adjust camera settings Viewﬁnder Frame a photograph Hold the camera as shown Holding the Camera Focus Check exposure Exposure mode P programmed auto,Indicator Shutter-Release Button Take the photograph Tutorial-Basic Playback Basic PlaybackDeleting Unwanted Photographs Exposure Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Using Camera MenusExposure Mode P Exposure Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus Using Camera MenusOptions can To view Menu Description Exiting the Menus To modify menu settingsReference-Using Camera Menus Mode Description Choosing a Shooting ModeReference-Choosing a Shooting Mode Speed Memory Buﬀer Buﬀer SizeAuto Image Rotation Reference-Image Quality and Size Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Size Priority selected for Jpeg Compression File Names Image Quality MenuQual Button Optimal image quality. File size varies with scene recorded Jpeg Compression MenuVaries with scene recorded Optimal Quality NEF images are not compressed RAW Compression MenuFollowing options are available for NEF RAW images Ity. Recording time is reduced Image size Image SizeImage Size Menu ISO Button ISO SensitivityISO Sensitivity Menu Reference-ISO Sensitivity B1-ISO Auto NoiseHigh ISO NR B2-ISO Step Value Studio Strobe Lighting White BalanceOption WB Button Temp. displays a menu of color temperaturesWhite Balance Menu E5-Auto BKT Set Mired Fine-Tuning White BalanceTings other than ±0, a icon appears in the control panel Choosing a Color Temperature Color Temperature Method Description Preset White BalanceWhite Balance Presets Ing Measuring a Value for White BalanceButton until Viewﬁnder frame-count displays Nikon Capture Returns to shooting modeIf the camera was able to measure a value for WB Button Preset White Balance OptionsOption Description White Balance Bracketing Each increment is roughly equivalent to 10 mired E7-Auto BKT Order Turning the Camera OﬀBracketing Programs E8-Auto BKT Selection At Settings Other than Custom Optimizing Images Low Customizing Image Enhancement OptionsMaking Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening High Less Adjusting Contrast Tone CompensationSuiting Colors to the Subject Color Mode More Saturation controls the vividness of colors Controlling Color Hue AdjustmentControlling Vividness Saturation Hue Choosing Custom Image Optimization Options SRGB Color SpaceReference-Color Space Color Space Not camera is in focus release priority Focus ModeFocus Reference-Focus AF-ON Button A1-AF-C Mode PriorityA2-AF-S Mode Priority Predictive Focus Tracking Focus Area Selection Manual Focus AF-Area ModeMode Icon Control Panel If focus area contains multiple subjects Focus Zone SelectionCus area. Use to focus on speciﬁc areas of subject Single-area AF Dynamic-area AF Initiate focus Focus LockWide is displayed in the control panel Press the FUNC. button and rotate the sub-com Continuous-servo AF Check that the in-focus indicator appears in the viewﬁnderSingle-servo AF Recompose the photograph and shoot AF Micro ED 200 mm f/4D AF-Assist IlluminatorFocus area or focus area group must be selected or AF-S ED 28-70 mm f/2.8D 23-34 mm 35-70 mm 71-105 mm Getting Good Results with AutofocusAF lens focal length Normal frame 11 areas Focal Plane Position Manual FocusElectronic Range Finder Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority Metering B6-Center WeightExposure Metering method determines how the camera sets exposure CPU Lenses Exposure ModeDepth-of-Field Preview E4-Modeling Flash Control panel Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Programmed AutoTo take photographs in programmed auto Press Non-CPU Lenses Mand dial until S is displayed in the viewﬁnder Shutter-Priority AutoTo take photographs in shutter-priority auto Press Long Exp. NR Changing from Mode M to Mode SF5-Command Dials Change Main/Sub B3-EV Step To take photographs in aperture-priority auto Press Rotate the sub-command dial to choose the deAperture-Priority Auto Control panel F5-Command Dials Mand dial until M is displayed in the viewﬁnder To take photographs in manual exposure mode PressManual AF Micro Nikkor Lenses Electronic Analog Exposure DisplaysAt 1/3 step Autoexposure Lock C1-AE Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureMetered Area Icon, negative values by a Exposure CompensationPressing Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot Exposure and Flash Bracketing Reference-Exposure Resuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing E6-Manual Mode BktingExposure Bracketing Built-in ﬂash supports the following types of ﬂash control Using the Built-in FlashFlash Photography ISO Sensitivity Flash Sync Modes Camera supports the following ﬂash sync modes When the Speedlight Is Not in Use Using the Built-in FlashIs fully charged, the ﬂash-ready indicator will light Press To use the built-in ﬂash User Shutter speed ApertureBy camera E1-Flash Sync Speed Modeling Illumination Using Flash Exposure Compensation with Optional SpeedlightsFlash Exposure Compensation Control panel and viewﬁnder Recompose the photograph FV LockPress the ﬂash pop-up button to raise the ﬂash Tures can be taken without releasing FV lock Using FV Lock with Optional SpeedlightsUsing FV Lock with the Built-in Flash C4-Self-Timer Self-Timer ModeReference-Self-Timer Mode Close the Viewﬁnder Eyepiece Shutter Reference-Image Overlay and Multiple Exposure Image Overlay and Multiple ExposureImage Overlay Image Overlay Without displaying the conﬁrmation dialogSelecting Photographs for Image Overlay Exposures, etc Multiple ExposureTo create a multiple exposure Tiple exposure Icon will be displayed in the control panel Two Button Reset Interval Timer PhotographyBracketing and Other Settings Exchanging Memory Cards Interval Timer Photography Reference-Interval Timer Photography Use of a tripod is recommended Pausing Interval Timer Photography During Shooting Shooting Menu Banks During ShootingMultiple Exposure Non-CPU Lens Data Menu Non-CPU LensesSpecifying Lens Focal Length Reference-Non-CPU Lenses Focal Length Not Listed Default Maximum ApertureFUNC. Button Mand dial. Maximum aperture is displayed Select FV Lock/Lens Data for Custom Setting f4 FUNC. ButtonSpecifying Maximum Aperture Zoom Lenses Coordinated Universal Time UTC Using a GPS UnitReference-Using a GPS Unit GPS Data Option Default Two-Button ResetCamera settings listed below can be restored to Image Review Viewing PhotographsSingle-Image Playback Rotate Tall F3-Photo Info/Playback Photo InformationBasic Information 104 Coordinated Universal Latitude† Time UTC Longitude† 100RGB Histogram Altitude Histogram 101Highlights Posed are marked by a ﬂashing border † Current channel Use 102Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback 103 F1-Center Button Playback ModeTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Use Description To protect a photograph Protecting Photographs from Deletion104 Marked with a Icon Protected and Hidden Images Deleting Individual Photographs105 Delete Cable Open the cover protecting the video-out DC-in connectors Connect the video cable as shown belowViewing Photographs on TV Reference-Viewing Photographs on TV Reference-Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera 107 For USB, will be displayed in the control panel Connecting the USB Cable108 During Transfer Windows Millennium Edition Me 109Windows 2000 Professional Windows 98 Second Edition SE Reference-Printing Photographs Printing PhotographsPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Printing Via Direct USB Connection Connecting the Printer 111 6 in., 8 x 10 in., Letter, A3, or A4, then press multi Printing Pictures One at a TimePrinter, 3.5 x 5 in., 5 x 7 in., Hagaki, 100 x 150 mm Size, Border, and Time Stamp Cropping 113Printing Multiple Pictures Printing Selected Photographs Error Messages114 Selecting Photographs for Printing 115 Basic Camera Settings The Setup MenuSetup Setup Menu LCD Brightness 116Format 117 Video ModeClock Battery Mirror Lock-Up Image Comment 118Language Choose the language for camera menus and messages from Auto Image Rotation Recent Settings119 Following options are available Setup Setup Menu Customizing the Recent Settings Menu 120 121 Dust Oﬀ Ref Photo Image Dust Oﬀ Reference Data Setup Menu Image Dust Oﬀ122 123 Battery InfoMB-D200 Battery Pack Firmware Version 124 Setup Shooting MenuShooting Options The Shooting Menu Shooting Menu Bank Setup Shooting Menu Shooting Menu Bank125 After editing the name, press to return to the bank menu 126Renaming Shooting Menu Banks 127 Menu ResetInterval timer shooting4 Multiple exposure3 Number of shots Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored 128Folders Number of Folders Optimize Image 129File Naming Color Space Jpeg Compression 130Image Size RAW Compression High ISO NR 131Long Exp. NR ISO Sensitivity Interval Timer Shooting132 Non-CPU Lens Data Delete Playback Options The Playback Menu133 Delete menu contains the following options Deleting All Photographs All 134Deleting Selected Photographs Selected Slide Show 135Playback Folder Choose a folder for playback Changing the Display Interval Frame Interval 136Following operations can be performed during a slide show Hiding Selected Photographs Select/Set 137Hide Image 138 Revealing All Photographs Deselect All 139 Print Set 140 Modifying the Print Order Select/Set Image Review Display Mode141 Rotate Tall 142After Delete Group Custom Settings143 144 Following Custom Settings are availableCustom Setting 145 146 Custom Setting C Custom Setting BankCustom Settings Bank 147 Custom Setting R Reset Custom Setting MenuTwo-Button Reset Custom Setting a3 Focus Area Frame Selection Custom Setting a1 AF-C Mode Priority SelectionCustom Setting a2 AF-S Mode Priority Selection Area AF or dynamic-area AF is selected for AF-area mode Selected group is highlighted in control panel Custom Setting a4 Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AF149 Pattern Pattern Custom Setting a5 Focus Tracking with Lock-On150 Camera refocuses, Short to reduce Custom Setting a8 Focus Area Selection Custom Setting a6 AF ActivationCustom Setting a7 AF Area Illumination 151 Custom Setting b1 ISO Sensitivity Auto Control Custom Setting a9 Built-in AF-Assist IlluminatorCustom Setting a10 AF-ON Button for MB-D200 Battery Pack 152 153 ISO Auto On Custom Setting b4 Steps for Exposure Comp and Fine Tuning Custom Setting b2 ISO Sensitivity Step ValueCustom Setting b3 EV Steps for Exposure Control 154 Command dial Custom Setting b5 Easy Exposure CompensationCustom Setting b6 Center-Weighted Area 155 Custom Setting c2 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button Custom Setting b7 Fine Tune Optimal ExposureCustom Setting c1 AE Lock Buttons 156 Custom Setting c5 Monitor-Oﬀ Delay Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-Oﬀ DelayCustom Setting c4 Self-Timer Delay 157 Custom Setting d4 CL-Mode Shooting Speed Custom Setting d2 Viewﬁnder Grid DisplayCustom Setting d3 Viewﬁnder Warning Display 158 159 Custom Setting d6 File Number SequenceCustom Setting d7 LCD Illumination Using AA Batteries Custom Setting d8 MB-D200 Battery TypeCustom Setting e1 Flash Sync Speed Setting 160 161 Custom Setting e2 Slowest Speed When Using FlashCustom Setting e3 Built-in Flash Mode Repeating Flash The ﬂash ﬁres repeatedly while the shutter Settings are complete162 Options available for Times 163 Flash Exposure Compensation Highlight Built-in Mode Select desired ﬂash mode 164 Commander Mode 165 166 Custom Setting e4 Preview Button Activates Modeling FlashCustom Setting e5 Auto Bracketing Set Custom Setting e8 Auto Bracketing Selection Method Custom Setting e6 Auto Bracketing in M Exposure ModeCustom Setting e7 Auto Bracketing Order 167 ﬁcation Custom Setting f1 Multi-Selector Center Button168 Custom Setting f2 When Multi-Selector Is Pressed 169 170 Custom Setting f4 Assign FUNC. ButtonCustom Setting f5 Customize Command Dials 171 Sub is On 172 Custom Setting f6 Setting Method for Buttons and DialsCustom Setting f7 Disable Shutter If No Memory Card Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes-Optional Accessories 173 174 Lens/accessoryLenses 175 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Calculating Picture Angle 176Picture Angle and Focal Length Optional Flash Units Speedlights SB-R200 Wireless Remote SpeedlightUse Only Nikon Flash Accessories 177 178 Flash mode/feature SB-800Flash mode SB-25, SB-24 SB-29S2 SB-15 SB-50DX, SB-23 179 125 160 200 250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600 Sync Terminal Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Accessory Shoe180 ISO Sensitivity SB-800/SB-600 Ensure that the desired focus can be achieved Other Accessories181 Mately 1.10× 50-mm f/1.4 lens at inﬁnity -1.0 m-1 182 Memory Cards 183Approved Memory Cards 184 CleaningCaring for the Camera Storage Remove the lens and turn the camera on 185Low-Pass Filter Foreign objects are present, proceed to Step Servicing the Camera and Accessories186 Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 187 Batteries 188Storage Technical Notes-Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Solution 189 190 Sist Sation, and Saturation Temp. or White Balance Preset191 Image Rotation 192 Camera Error Messages and DisplaysProblem 193 194 Appendix Exposure Program Mode PExposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph 195 Image quality 196Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Bracketing order 197Bracketing Programs Appendix 198Bracketing order EVs 199 Flash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity Fine-Tuning and Color Temperature200 Range 201 Lenses That Can Be Used with the Built-in Flash 202 Supported Standards Speciﬁcations 203 204 205 206 MH-18a Quick Charger 207 EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryBattery Life Rated capacity Technical Notes-Index Index208 209 Daylight saving time 210 PTP 6MBA5111-01