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Nikon E2 instruction manual Flash photography

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Flash photography

This section covers the camera's advanced flash technology for fill-flash in backlit scenes, brightening dull scenes, and various other picture taking situations.

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Nikon E2 instruction manual Flash photography

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Nikon Page For customers in the U.S.A EC Declaration of Conformity VL--v-- if Standard accessories 11-+\....==p.J---1 Nikon does not support the data About this manual ForewordMarks used in this manual Warranty/registration cards Take some trial shotsHave Nikon check your camera regularly Use only Nikon-approved equipmentDescription of acronyms NtscContents Controls in detail ·················· ·············· Advanced photographyFlash photography · System chart ~Fl\Major features Exposure compensation Focus indicators Metering system Viewfinder indicationsLCD panel indications ~~~Olg~~gRechargeable Battery Pack EN-1 Quick Charger EH -1* EH-2Preparations For taking pictures When leaving the camera without a lens Mounting and removing the lensMounting the lens Removing the lensInstalling the battery pack Installing and removing the batteryRemoving the battery pack Checking battery power Confirm that no warning indicator 2appearsSetting and checking date and time Follow the same procedure to set the month, day, hour MinuteInserting the Image Memory Card IInserting the Image Memory Card1Opening the camera back 3Closing the camera backPage Metering system Matrix metering oJ Image quality Lens AF Nlkkor lensWhite balance Auto a Sensitivity Set the frame advance mode to S Selecting Programmed Auto modeSet the exposure mode to P Set the white balance to a Set the sensitivity to STDHold the camera and look through 2the viewfinder 1Adjust the eyepointCompose the picture Confirm that the in-focus indicator Other than L, and press the shutterRelease button halfway Appears and release the shutterPlaying back the pictures 1Connect the camera to a TV monitor4When finished , rotate the Main dial to L Playing back the picturesFunctions and settings So Digital output mode PB Playback modeCamera power is OFF Single-frame shooting modeSetting the exposure mode S- A- M-J Programmed Auto Exposure ModeShutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure ModeSetting the metering systems ~.~ Center-Weighted Metering·l Matrix Metering ~. ~ Spot MeteringSetting image quality Basic Normal Fine HI JAdjusting white balance Auto white balance mode ~ Incandescent light mode~ Fluorescent light mode ~*~ Fine modeAdjusting white balance Color temperatureSetting the sensitivity level Sensitivity and film speedSingle Servo Autofocus Setting the focus modeContinuous Servo Autofocus Viewfinder indications in autofocus modes 5 , C Setting the focus mode Manual Focus modeExposure mode Metering systemWhite balance Exposure compensationS or M mode A or M modePlaying back pictures Playback on a TV monitorSwitching the NTSC/PAL systems 4When finished , rotate the Main dialPlaying back pictures Shooting data displayed on the playback screenLong play playback method On-screen data appears in order as shown belowErasing data in the Image Memory Card Advanced photography Shutler-Priority Auto Exposure Mode Set the shutter speedAperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode 2Set the aperture valueManual Exposure Mode 1Set the exposure to M2Compose the picture 3Set the shutter speed 4Set the aperture value6Check the focus and depress the shutter release button Using AE-L Auto Exposure Lock 1Set the exposure mode to either P, S, or aSet the Metering system Center the main subject inside 3viewfinder2Repeat the same procedures as in Using AE-L above Using AF/AE-L double lock1Set the AF/AE -L lever Using Exposure Compensation 1Set the metering system2Set the exposure compensation value Remove your finger from 3exposure compensation button1Set the exposure mode to M 2Set the metering system Using Manual ExposureCenter the main subject inside 3viewfinder Jl\\~ Continuous Servo Autofocus mode External synchro-flash shooting Set the exposure mode to M 2shutter speed to SyDepress the shutter release button Accessories without power-hold timer capability Accessories with power-hold timer capabilityRemote photography general Flash photography Available Nikon Speedlights Mounting the Speed lightFlash modes available with Nikon Speedlights Shutter speeds slower than 1/250 sec Manual exposure modeFlash ready-light Set up your Speedlight Confirm the settings in the LCD Panel5Check the flash shooting range , and release the shutter Woe Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync3Set the camera s exposure mode to Or M Controls in detail Usable lenses Maximum lens aperturesUsable lenses Understanding exposure control24-50mm1/3.3-4.5 Lens usability chart Shutter speed and aperture Special focusing situations Very dark subjectSomething is behind or in front of the subject Subject is strongly backlit or has a bright shiny surfaceUsing the Image Memory Card Downloading image dataCleaning the camerasbuilt-in lens 8Set the Main dial to L and turn the power OFF Set the Main dial to LWrite-protect switch EC-1S Tips on using the Image Memory CardImage Memory Card Usable Image Memory CardsCharging the Rechargeable battery pack Characteristics of the Rechargeable Battery PackHandling the battery pack safely Dedicated Rechargeable Battery Pack Handling the battery pack for long time useStorage Lifespan24 P Troubleshooting BodyNikon Speed lights S8-26 and S8-25 Nikon FiltersNikon Lens hood Nikon Remote Control AccessoriesNikon Eyepiece Correction Lenses Nikon Close-up accessories Nikon Rechargeable Battery Pack EN-1· Nikon Rubber Eyecup DK-2 Nikon Eyepiece Adaptor DK-7EV chart for flash photography Programmed Auto modePage Camera care tips Page Specifications Page Specifications Nikon