Nikon D70SBODY Getting Good Results with Autofocus

Taking Photographs—Focus

Getting Good Results with Autofocus

Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. If the

camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 74) or use

focus lock ( 70) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then

recompose the photograph.

Continuous Use of the AF-Assist Illuminator ( 72)

After the AF-assist illuminator has been used for several consecutive shots, it may turn

off brieﬂ y to protect the lamp. The illuminator can be used again after a short pause.

Note that the illuminator may become hot with continuous use.

Contents

Main Product Documentation How to Read This Manual ii WARNING S For Your Safety iii iv D70S Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Notices v vi Table of Contents vii viii Introduction Overview About This Manual 3 Camera Body Getting to Know the Camera Camera Controls and Displays 4 Camera Body (continued) Page 6 Control Panel Page 8 The View nder Display Page 10 The Mode Dial Page 12 Navigating the Menus The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus. The Shutter-Release Button First Steps Getting the Camera Ready for Use Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below. Inserting Batteries 1 2 4 3 Page Page Page Attaching Lenses 1 2 Page 3 2 Inserting Memory Cards 1 4 Page Tutorial 2 Basic Photography 2 Step 1Rotate the Mode Dial to Step 2Ready the Camera 2 Step 3Adjust Camera Settings Step 4Frame a Photograph 4 Step 5Focus Page Step 6Take the Photograph Basic Playback Digital Vari-Programs Page Page Page When to Use Shooting Options Page Page 39 Using Camera Menus Choosing a Menu 40 Exiting the Menus Making a Selection Image Quality and Size Image Quality 1 2 Image Size 1 2 Page Page 1 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) 2 Page White Balance 1 2 Fine-Tuning White Balance 1 2 Page Preset White Balance 1 2 3 4 5 Page Page Optimizing Images 1 2 Customizing Image Enhancement Options Page Page Page Page Choosing a Shooting Mode Page Focus Focus Mode Page Focus Area Selection Page Page Page Focus Lock 1 2 3 The AF-Assist Illuminator Getting Good Results with Autofocus Manual Focus Metering Exposure Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure Exposure Mode 77 P: Auto Multi Program 1 2 Page 79 S: Shutter-Priority Auto 1 2 Page 81 A: Aperture-Priority Auto 1 2 82 M: Manual 1 2 Page Autoexposure Lock 1 2 3 shoot. Exposure Compensation 1 2 Bracketing Page 4 Page Page 3 1 2 4 Flash Photography Flash Sync Modes The following ash sync settings are available in P, S, A, and M modes: The following ash sync settings are available in , , and modes: The following ash sync settings are available in mode: Using the Built-in Speedlight 1 2 3 4 ash sync icon is displayed in the control panel. The options available depend on the mode selected with the mode dial: 5 7 6 Page Page 102 Flash Exposure Compensation 1 2 3 2 3 4 103 FV Lock 5 6 7 1 2 3 Self-Timer Mode 4 Using a Remote Control Remote-Control Photography 3 1 2 4 Page Two-Button Reset Restoring Default Settings The following shooting-menu options will also be reset. Page Page Single-Image Playback The following operations can be performed in single-image playback: Photo Information Shooting Data, Page 1 Shooting Data, Page 2 Histogram Highlights Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Page Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Protecting Photographs from Deletion 1 2 Deleting Individual Photographs 1 2 3 Menu Guide The Playback Menu Delete 125 Deleting Selected Photographs: Selected 4 Deleting All Photographs: All Playback Fldr Rotate Tall 127 Slide Show Starting the Slide Show: Start 128 Changing the Display Interval: Frame Intvl Hide Image 3 4 Print Set 131 Modifying the Print Order: Select / Set 2 4 The Shooting Menu Optimize Image Long Exp. NR Page Custom Settings Page Default settings are listed below. 138 Custom Setting 1: Beep 139 Custom Setting 2: Autofocus 140 Custom Setting 3: AF-Area Mode 141 Custom Setting 4: AF Assist 142 Custom Setting 5: ISO Auto 143 Custom Setting 6: No CF Card? 144 Custom Setting 7: Image Review Custom Setting 8: Grid Display (On-Demand Grid Lines) Custom Setting 9: EV Step 145 Custom Setting 10: Exp Comp. Custom Setting 11: Center Wtd 146 Custom Setting 12: BKT Set Custom Setting 13: BKT Order 147 Custom Setting 14: Command Dial Custom Setting 15: AE-L / AF-L 148 Custom Setting 17: Focus Area Custom Setting 16: AE Lock 149 Custom Setting 18: AF Area Illm 150 Custom Setting 19: Flash Mode Page 152 Custom Setting 20: Flash Sign Custom Setting 21: Shutter Spd 153 Custom Setting 22: Monitor Off Custom Setting 23: Meter-Off Custom Setting 24: Self-Timer 154 Custom Setting 25: Remote The setup menu contains three pages of options: The Setup Menu Camera Setup 156 Folders Select Folder 157 New 1 2 158 Rename 1 2 3 Delete File No. Seq. Format CSM Menu Date LCD Brightness Mirror Lock-Up Video Mode 163 Language Image Comment Input Comment 164 Attach Comment USB 3 Dust Ref Photo 2 1 4 5 Firmware Ver. Image Rotation Connections Television Playback 1 2 3 4 5 171 Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the Camera Page 4 174 Disconnecting the Camera Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 Page 7 8 9 10 180 Printing the Current Print Order 2 1 Technical Notes Camera Settings Optional Accessories Lenses and Other Accessories Lenses for the D70S Page 185 Picture Angle and Focal Length Optional Speedlights The following features are available with SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights: Page Page Other Accessories Page 192 Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D70S: 193 Caring for the Camera Storage Cleaning 194 The Low-Pass Filter 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 196 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Technical NotesCaring for the Camera Troubleshooting Page Page Speci cations Page Page Page Page Index