Basic Photography, Description | Nikon D200OUTFIT, D70-series, 17002

Tutorial:

Photography and Playback

Basic Photography

This section describes how to take pictures at default settings.

1Turn the camera on

1.1Remove the lens cap and turn the camera

on. The control panel will turn on and the display in the viewﬁnder will light. The mon- itor remains oﬀ during shooting.

1.2 Check the battery level in the viewﬁnder or control panel.

Control	View-
panel	ﬁnder	Description
	—	Battery fully charged.
	—	Battery partially discharged.
	—	Battery partially discharged.

Low battery. Ready fully-charged spare battery.

Shutter-release disabled. Change (blinks) (blinks) battery.

Battery level is not displayed when camera is powered by optional AC adapter.

1.3 The exposure count displays in the control panel and viewﬁnder show the number of photographs that can be stored on the memory card. Check the number of expo- sures remaining.

If there is not enough memory to store ad- ditional photographs at current settings, the display will ﬂash as shown at right. No further pictures can be taken until the mem- ory card has been replaced or pictures have been deleted.

Tutorial—Basic Photography

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Nikon D200OUTFIT, D70-series Basic Photography, Check the battery level in the viewﬁnder or control panel, Description

Contents

$4!, #!-%2 About This Manual Setup TutorialReference Do not disassemble For Your SafetyObserve proper precautions when handling bat- teries Do not place strap around the neck of an infant or child Iii Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Disposing of Data Storage Devices Symbol for Separate Collection in European CountriesItems prohibited by law from being copied or repro- duced Comply with copyright notices Table of Contents Vii 115173 Life-Long Learning Take Test Shots Menu Vent damage to the cameraIng the camera Manual or in the Quick Start Guide Camera Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body Getting to Know Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera View more photo info View previous photoView next photo 117 Color temperature indicatorControl Panel Number of shots in bracketing Introduction Viewﬁnder DisplayNormal-frame focus brackets Wide-frame focus brackets Camera Oﬀ Display/No Memory Card Advanced Focusing Screen DisplayViewﬁnder Display Large-Capacity Memory Cards Detaching Lenses First StepsAttaching a Lens Introduction-First Steps Monitor Cover Attaching the Camera Strap Battery and Charger Charging and Inserting the Battery Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Removing the BatteryEN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries 910 Basic Setup 1112 Using Camera Menus Inserting Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsFormat the memory card Steps Illustrations Removing Memory Cards Auto Meter-Oﬀ Adjusting Viewﬁnder Focus Tutorial-Basic Photography Check the battery level in the viewﬁnder or control panelBasic Photography Description Viewﬁnder Adjust camera settings Holding the Camera Frame a photograph Hold the camera as shown Shutter-Release Button Check exposure Exposure mode P programmed auto,Indicator Focus Take the photograph Basic Playback Deleting Unwanted PhotographsTutorial-Basic Playback Exposure Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Using Camera MenusExposure Mode P Exposure Mode S Shutter-Priority Auto Menu Description Using Camera MenusOptions can To view Multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus To modify menu settings Reference-Using Camera MenusExiting the Menus Speed Choosing a Shooting ModeReference-Choosing a Shooting Mode Mode Description Buﬀer Size Auto Image RotationMemory Buﬀer Size Priority selected for Jpeg Compression Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Reference-Image Quality and Size Image Quality Menu Qual ButtonFile Names Optimal Quality Jpeg Compression MenuVaries with scene recorded Optimal image quality. File size varies with scene recorded Ity. Recording time is reduced RAW Compression MenuFollowing options are available for NEF RAW images NEF images are not compressed Image Size Image Size MenuImage size Reference-ISO Sensitivity ISO SensitivityISO Sensitivity Menu ISO Button B2-ISO Step Value NoiseHigh ISO NR B1-ISO Auto White Balance OptionStudio Strobe Lighting E5-Auto BKT Set Temp. displays a menu of color temperaturesWhite Balance Menu WB Button Fine-Tuning White Balance Tings other than ±0, a icon appears in the control panelMired Color Temperature Choosing a Color Temperature Preset White Balance White Balance PresetsMethod Description Viewﬁnder frame-count displays Measuring a Value for White BalanceButton until Ing Returns to shooting mode If the camera was able to measure a value forNikon Capture Preset White Balance Options Option DescriptionWB Button Each increment is roughly equivalent to 10 mired White Balance Bracketing E8-Auto BKT Selection Turning the Camera OﬀBracketing Programs E7-Auto BKT Order Optimizing Images At Settings Other than Custom High Customizing Image Enhancement OptionsMaking Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Low More Adjusting Contrast Tone CompensationSuiting Colors to the Subject Color Mode Less Hue Controlling Color Hue AdjustmentControlling Vividness Saturation Saturation controls the vividness of colors Choosing Custom Image Optimization Options Color Space Color SpaceReference-Color Space SRGB Reference-Focus Focus ModeFocus Not camera is in focus release priority Predictive Focus Tracking A1-AF-C Mode PriorityA2-AF-S Mode Priority AF-ON Button Focus Area Selection Control Panel AF-Area ModeMode Icon Manual Focus Single-area AF Dynamic-area AF Focus Zone SelectionCus area. Use to focus on speciﬁc areas of subject If focus area contains multiple subjects Press the FUNC. button and rotate the sub-com Focus LockWide is displayed in the control panel Initiate focus Recompose the photograph and shoot Check that the in-focus indicator appears in the viewﬁnderSingle-servo AF Continuous-servo AF AF-S ED 28-70 mm f/2.8D AF-Assist IlluminatorFocus area or focus area group must be selected or AF Micro ED 200 mm f/4D Getting Good Results with Autofocus AF lens focal length Normal frame 11 areas23-34 mm 35-70 mm 71-105 mm Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority Manual FocusElectronic Range Finder Focal Plane Position Metering method determines how the camera sets exposure B6-Center WeightExposure Metering E4-Modeling Flash Exposure ModeDepth-of-Field Preview CPU Lenses Non-CPU Lenses Programmed AutoTo take photographs in programmed auto Press Control panel Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot Shutter-Priority Auto To take photographs in shutter-priority auto PressMand dial until S is displayed in the viewﬁnder B3-EV Step Changing from Mode M to Mode SF5-Command Dials Change Main/Sub Long Exp. NR Control panel Rotate the sub-command dial to choose the deAperture-Priority Auto To take photographs in aperture-priority auto Press F5-Command Dials To take photographs in manual exposure mode Press ManualMand dial until M is displayed in the viewﬁnder Electronic Analog Exposure Displays At 1/3 stepAF Micro Nikkor Lenses Autoexposure Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture Metered AreaC1-AE Lock Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot Exposure CompensationPressing Icon, negative values by a Exposure and Flash Bracketing Reference-Exposure E6-Manual Mode Bkting Exposure BracketingResuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing ISO Sensitivity Using the Built-in FlashFlash Photography Built-in ﬂash supports the following types of ﬂash control Camera supports the following ﬂash sync modes Flash Sync Modes To use the built-in ﬂash Using the Built-in FlashIs fully charged, the ﬂash-ready indicator will light Press When the Speedlight Is Not in Use E1-Flash Sync Speed Shutter speed ApertureBy camera User Using Flash Exposure Compensation with Optional Speedlights Flash Exposure CompensationModeling Illumination FV Lock Press the ﬂash pop-up button to raise the ﬂashControl panel and viewﬁnder Recompose the photograph Using FV Lock with Optional Speedlights Using FV Lock with the Built-in FlashTures can be taken without releasing FV lock Close the Viewﬁnder Eyepiece Shutter Self-Timer ModeReference-Self-Timer Mode C4-Self-Timer Image Overlay and Multiple Exposure Image OverlayReference-Image Overlay and Multiple Exposure Without displaying the conﬁrmation dialog Selecting Photographs for Image OverlayImage Overlay Tiple exposure Multiple ExposureTo create a multiple exposure Exposures, etc Icon will be displayed in the control panel Exchanging Memory Cards Interval Timer PhotographyBracketing and Other Settings Two Button Reset Reference-Interval Timer Photography Interval Timer Photography Use of a tripod is recommended During Shooting Pausing Interval Timer Photography During Shooting Multiple ExposureShooting Menu Banks Reference-Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU LensesSpecifying Lens Focal Length Non-CPU Lens Data Menu Default Maximum Aperture FUNC. ButtonFocal Length Not Listed Zoom Lenses Select FV Lock/Lens Data for Custom Setting f4 FUNC. ButtonSpecifying Maximum Aperture Mand dial. Maximum aperture is displayed GPS Data Using a GPS UnitReference-Using a GPS Unit Coordinated Universal Time UTC Two-Button Reset Camera settings listed below can be restored toOption Default Rotate Tall Viewing PhotographsSingle-Image Playback Image Review Photo Information Basic InformationF3-Photo Info/Playback Altitude 100RGB Histogram 104 Coordinated Universal Latitude† Time UTC Longitude† Posed are marked by a ﬂashing border † Current channel 101Highlights Histogram 102 Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail PlaybackUse Use Description F1-Center Button Playback ModeTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 103 Marked with a Icon Protecting Photographs from Deletion104 To protect a photograph Delete Deleting Individual Photographs105 Protected and Hidden Images Reference-Viewing Photographs on TV DC-in connectors Connect the video cable as shown belowViewing Photographs on TV Cable Open the cover protecting the video-out 107 Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Reference-Connecting to a Computer During Transfer Connecting the USB Cable108 For USB, will be displayed in the control panel Windows 98 Second Edition SE 109Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Me Printing Via Direct USB Connection Printing PhotographsPrinting Via Direct USB Connection Reference-Printing Photographs 111 Connecting the Printer Size, Border, and Time Stamp Printing Pictures One at a TimePrinter, 3.5 x 5 in., 5 x 7 in., Hagaki, 100 x 150 mm 6 in., 8 x 10 in., Letter, A3, or A4, then press multi 113 Printing Multiple PicturesCropping Selecting Photographs for Printing Error Messages114 Printing Selected Photographs Basic Camera Settings The Setup Menu Setup Setup Menu115 116 FormatLCD Brightness Mirror Lock-Up Video ModeClock Battery 117 Choose the language for camera menus and messages from 118Language Image Comment Following options are available Recent Settings119 Auto Image Rotation 120 Setup Setup Menu Customizing the Recent Settings Menu Dust Oﬀ Ref Photo 121 Setup Menu Image Dust Oﬀ 122Image Dust Oﬀ Reference Data Firmware Version Battery InfoMB-D200 Battery Pack 123 Setup Shooting Menu Shooting Options The Shooting Menu124 Setup Shooting Menu Shooting Menu Bank 125Shooting Menu Bank 126 Renaming Shooting Menu BanksAfter editing the name, press to return to the bank menu Multiple exposure3 Number of shots Menu ResetInterval timer shooting4 127 Number of Folders 128Folders Select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored Color Space 129File Naming Optimize Image RAW Compression 130Image Size Jpeg Compression 131 Long Exp. NRHigh ISO NR Non-CPU Lens Data Interval Timer Shooting132 ISO Sensitivity Delete menu contains the following options Playback Options The Playback Menu133 Delete 134 Deleting Selected Photographs SelectedDeleting All Photographs All Choose a folder for playback 135Playback Folder Slide Show 136 Following operations can be performed during a slide showChanging the Display Interval Frame Interval 137 Hide ImageHiding Selected Photographs Select/Set Revealing All Photographs Deselect All 138 Print Set 139 Modifying the Print Order Select/Set 140 Display Mode 141Image Review 142 After DeleteRotate Tall Custom Settings 143Group Following Custom Settings are available Custom Setting144 145 Custom Setting C Custom Setting Bank Custom Settings Bank146 Custom Setting R Reset Custom Setting Menu Two-Button Reset147 Area AF or dynamic-area AF is selected for AF-area mode Custom Setting a1 AF-C Mode Priority SelectionCustom Setting a2 AF-S Mode Priority Selection Custom Setting a3 Focus Area Frame Selection Pattern Custom Setting a4 Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AF149 Selected group is highlighted in control panel Camera refocuses, Short to reduce Custom Setting a5 Focus Tracking with Lock-On150 Pattern 151 Custom Setting a6 AF ActivationCustom Setting a7 AF Area Illumination Custom Setting a8 Focus Area Selection 152 Custom Setting a9 Built-in AF-Assist IlluminatorCustom Setting a10 AF-ON Button for MB-D200 Battery Pack Custom Setting b1 ISO Sensitivity Auto Control ISO Auto On 153 154 Custom Setting b2 ISO Sensitivity Step ValueCustom Setting b3 EV Steps for Exposure Control Custom Setting b4 Steps for Exposure Comp and Fine Tuning 155 Custom Setting b5 Easy Exposure CompensationCustom Setting b6 Center-Weighted Area Command dial 156 Custom Setting b7 Fine Tune Optimal ExposureCustom Setting c1 AE Lock Buttons Custom Setting c2 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button 157 Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-Oﬀ DelayCustom Setting c4 Self-Timer Delay Custom Setting c5 Monitor-Oﬀ Delay 158 Custom Setting d2 Viewﬁnder Grid DisplayCustom Setting d3 Viewﬁnder Warning Display Custom Setting d4 CL-Mode Shooting Speed Custom Setting d6 File Number Sequence Custom Setting d7 LCD Illumination159 160 Custom Setting d8 MB-D200 Battery TypeCustom Setting e1 Flash Sync Speed Setting Using AA Batteries Custom Setting e2 Slowest Speed When Using Flash Custom Setting e3 Built-in Flash Mode161 Options available for Times Settings are complete162 Repeating Flash The ﬂash ﬁres repeatedly while the shutter Flash Exposure Compensation 163 164 Highlight Built-in Mode Select desired ﬂash mode 165 Commander Mode Custom Setting e4 Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash Custom Setting e5 Auto Bracketing Set166 167 Custom Setting e6 Auto Bracketing in M Exposure ModeCustom Setting e7 Auto Bracketing Order Custom Setting e8 Auto Bracketing Selection Method Custom Setting f1 Multi-Selector Center Button 168ﬁcation 169 Custom Setting f2 When Multi-Selector Is Pressed Custom Setting f4 Assign FUNC. Button Custom Setting f5 Customize Command Dials170 Sub is On 171 Custom Setting f6 Setting Method for Buttons and Dials Custom Setting f7 Disable Shutter If No Memory Card172 173 Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes-Optional Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Lens/accessory Lenses174 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses 175 176 Picture Angle and Focal LengthCalculating Picture Angle 177 SB-R200 Wireless Remote SpeedlightUse Only Nikon Flash Accessories Optional Flash Units Speedlights SB-50DX, SB-23 Flash mode/feature SB-800Flash mode SB-25, SB-24 SB-29S2 SB-15 178 125 160 200 250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600 179 ISO Sensitivity SB-800/SB-600 Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Accessory Shoe180 Sync Terminal Mately 1.10× 50-mm f/1.4 lens at inﬁnity -1.0 m-1 Other Accessories181 Ensure that the desired focus can be achieved 182 183 Approved Memory CardsMemory Cards Storage CleaningCaring for the Camera 184 185 Low-Pass FilterRemove the lens and turn the camera on Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Servicing the Camera and Accessories186 Foreign objects are present, proceed to Step 187 Caring for the Camera and Battery Cautions 188 StorageBatteries 189 TroubleshootingProblem Solution Technical Notes-Troubleshooting Sist 190 Image Rotation Temp. or White Balance Preset191 Sation, and Saturation Camera Error Messages and Displays Problem192 193 194 195 Exposure Program Mode PExposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph Appendix 196 Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/SizeImage quality 197 Bracketing ProgramsBracketing order 198 Bracketing order EVsAppendix 199 Range Fine-Tuning and Color Temperature200 Flash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity Lenses That Can Be Used with the Built-in Flash 201 Supported Standards 202 203 Speciﬁcations 204 205 MH-18a Quick Charger 206 Rated capacity EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryBattery Life 207 Index 208Technical Notes-Index Daylight saving time 209 PTP 210 6MBA5111-01