Viewfinder Display | Nikon S2J00200401 guide

Getting to Know the Camera (continued)

GETTING STARTED

—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

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Nikon S2J00200401 user manual Viewfinder Display

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User’s Manual Custom Settings and Other Menus About This ManualIcons Tutorial Reference Optional Accessories Troubleshooting Specifications Index Iv-vIii ForYour Safety Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Observe due precaution when handling batteries Caring for the Camera and Battery Keep dry Store the battery in a cool, dry place Vii Viii Found to comply with the limits for a ModificationsInterface Cables Comply with copyright notices Trademark Information Table of Contents Xiii 155 193Xiv Overview ................ pp Getting to Know the Camera About This Section Servicing Your Camera and Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesOverview Replacing This Manual Take Test Photos Life-Long LearningGetting STARTED-OVERVIEW Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body DC in, video out connector cover Exposure compensation buttonGetting Started Getting to Know the Camera Menu Viewfinder eyepiece Top Control Panel Rear Control Panel CompactFlash Memory card indicator Shutter-speed lock indicator Viewfinder Display 12-mm 0.47˝ reference circle for Accessories Following items are included with your cameraAttaching the Camera Strap Getting Mode Dial Mode Description Buttons and Command Dials Getting to KnowCamera Press rotate View Choose the exposure mode Posure modeMode Ture and shutter speed pro Using the Multi Selector Press Using the Camera Menus Viewing the MenusExiting from the Menu STARTED-GETTING to Know Choosing a Menu Making a SelectionPlayback Menu Tutorial First Steps Taking Photographs Pp.32-50 First Steps See Also TUTORIAL-FIRST Steps Inserting a Battery Removing Battery PacksBattery Chargers for the EN-4 Tions are performed Battery exhausted Auto Power OffAuto Meter-Off Delay pg Check the amount of charge remaining Attaching a Lens Attach a lens to the camera bodyWise until it locks into place B Set the lens aperture to the minimum setting When No Lens Is in PlaceAperture Setting pg Detaching the Lens Inserting a Memory Card Open the card slot coverInsert the memory card Format the memory card Removing the Memory CardFormat pg Display the Setup menu Choosing a LanguageDisplay the camera menus Highlight Language To the Setup menu Choose a language Setting the Time and Date Current operating mode will be displayed in the monitor CDisplayed B Display the Date menu Clock Battery Edit the date and timeExit the Date menu Taking Photographs Metering Exposure Self-Timer Modes Playback Options Operating Mode Image QualityWhite Balance Metering Turn the camera on and check the battery level BeforeYou BeginCheck the number of exposures remaining Tutorial Taking Photographs Adjust viewfinder diopter Reset camera settingsFrame Count Rear Control Panel Display pg Adjusting Camera Settings Choose an image quality and formatAge quality Assign Func Menu pg Shooting Menu Adjust sensitivity ISO equivalency pp Choose a white-balance setting Holding Most common light sources Choose a focus mode ppButton down A, turn the main command dial B until a Choose the AF-area mode Below Matrix metering A-2. The matrix-metering indicator will Select a focus areaChoose a metering method pp Ing selector to Choose an exposure mode pp Non-CPU Lenses Framing a Photograph Shutter Speed and Camera Shake Focusing Viewfinder Display Meaning Checking Exposure EV Steps for Exposure Control pgPhoto will be underexposed. Use a flash Shooting Image Review pg Monitor Off Delay pg Checking the ResultsTurn the monitor on Select a photograph Zoom in on the selected photograph Single-frame review, pressPhotograph will be enlarged to fill the monitor B Return to normal review, press the button a second time Return to shooting mode View photo information on the selected photographDelete undesired photographs Leaving the selected photograph untouched Advanced Photography Playback Connecting to a Computer Reference Shooting Speed Continuous Mode Self-timer Photographs you take yourselfShooting Modes Following modes are available for shooting photographs Remaining Exposures Continuous Mode Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-SHOOTING Modes Turning the Camera Off Advanced Photography Shoo Ting ModesImage quality File format Approximate Mode Shooting Speed pg Mode Max Shots pg Image Quality Choosing the Compression RatioHigh Jpeg Fine Images are JPEG-compressed at a ratio of approximately 1Jpeg Normal Jpeg Basic Choosing the Image Type Understanding the Image-Quality DisplayAdvanced IMA GE Quality Image Quality and File Size Image quality File format ApproxAdvanced PHOTOGRAPHY-IMAGE Quality Using the Button to Set Image Quality Advanced Photography -IMA GE Quality Image File Names Advanced PhotographyImage Adjusting Sensitivity with the Button Adjusting Sensitivity from the Shooting MenuSensitivity ISO Equivalency Advanced Photography -SENSITIVITY ISO Equiv Increased Sensitivity Settings ISO Step Value pg ISO Boost pgAdvanced PHOTOGRAPHY-SENSITIVITY ISO Equivalency Setting Color temp Description White BalanceAdvanced Photography White Balance PRE Color Temperature Auto White BalanceWhite Balance Measurements Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-WHITE Balance Fine-Tuning White Balance Adjusting White Balance from the Shooting Menu Preset White Balance Recording a Preset White Balance Setting Right to record the white balance setting and return to Measuring White BalanceDesired option and press the multi selector to Shooting menu. Select Repeat release to measure Recalling Preset White Balance Recalling preset white balance using the button Autofocus Focus-Mode SelectorAdvanced Photography -AUTOFOCUS Focus mode Description When the in-focus indicator is displayedSingle-servo AF Focus priority AF-ON Buttons AF Activation pg Focus Area Selection Focus Area Select pgAdvanced PHOTOGRAPHY-FOCUS-AREA Selection AF-Area Mode Selecting the AF-Area ModeAdvanced Photography -AF Area Mode Using the Button to Select the AF-Area Mode Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-AF-AREA ModeAssigned to Icon Option Description Closest-Subject Priority Advanced Options for Dynamic AFDynamic AF, Single-Servo pg Dynamic AF, Continuous-Servo pg Focus AF-area Closest-subject Control Focus area Focus Lock Continuous-servo autofocusAdvanced Photography Focus Lock AE-L/AF-L Button pg Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-FOCUS Lock Getting Good Results with Autofocus Subject is poorly litGround Camera Adjusting Focus in the Viewfinder Using the Electronic Range FinderManual Focus Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-MANUAL Focus Center Weight Area pg MeteringAdvanced Photography -METERING Method Description Advanced PHOTography Exposure Mode Exposure IndicatorsAdvanced Photography Exposure Mode Programmed Auto Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-EXPOSURE Mode Flexible ProgramExposure Program Shutter-Priority Auto Assign Command Dial pg Long Time-ExposuresShutter-Speed Lock Aperture-Priority Auto Aperture Lock Manual EV Steps for Exposure Control pg Custom Setting 2 EV StepOverexposed by more AF Micro Nikkor Lenses Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock Shutter-Speed LockAperture Lock Command Lock Menu GRAPHY-EXPOSURE ModeAdvanced Photo OFF Auto-Exposure Lock To use auto-exposure lockAdvanced Photography Auto -EXPOSURE Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture AE Lock pgOperation Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-AUTO-EXPOSURE Lock Exposure Compensation Advanced Photography Exposure Compensation Easy Exposure Compensation pg Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-EXPOSURE Compensation Auto Bracketing 11-AE/Flash Bracketing pg100 Advanced Photography Auto Bracketing 101 Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-AUTO BracketingBracketing Order Bracketing Order pg 102 Self-Timer Mode Self-timer Delay pgAdvanced PHOTOGRAPHY-SELF-TIMER Mode 103 Diopter Adjustment Advanced Photography Diopter Adjustment104 LCD Illuminators LCD Illumination pg105 Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-LCD Illuminators Depth-of-Field Preview 106Advanced Photography Depth -OF Field Preview Focal Plane Position 107Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-FOCAL Plane Position Center-Weighted Fill-Flash for Digital SLR Through-the-Lens Flash PhotographyStandard TTL Flash for Digital SLR 108 Flash Contacts and Indicators Accessory ShoeFlash-Ready Indicator Sync Terminal Flash Sync Modes 110Advanced Photography Flash Sync Modes Flash sync mode Following flash-sync modes are available111 Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-FLASH Sync Modes Compatible Speedlights 112Advanced Photography Comp Atible Speedlights Non-TTL Flash mode 113Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-COMPATIBLE Speedlights 114 200 250 320 400 500 640 Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture 115Camera 30 s**, bulb Func Button 116Func B Utton CSM Sequential File Numbering File Number Sequence pg117 Sequential File Numbering Disables the serial port connection Taking Photographs with GPSGPS Input menu contains the following options 118 Connecting a GPS Device Compatible GPS Devices119 Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-TAKING Photographs with GPS Playback Mode Playback OptionsQuick Review 120 Self-timer or PC Image Review121 PLAYBACK-PLAYBACK Options Basic Playback Choosing the Number of Images Displayed122 PLAYBACK- Basic PLA Yback Turning the Monitor Off 123PLAYBACK-BASIC Playback Single-Frame Playback 124 Photo information display contains the following items 125 5 GPS Data 7 Image Highlights 8 Image Only126 Thumbnail Playback 127 Zoom RAW Images128 Deleting Individual Photographs 129 Deleting PhotographsThe Delete Menu Delete sub-menu contains the following options130 Deleting Selected Images Time without deleting images, press the buttonSelected, then press Button. The confirmation dia Button Protecting Images from Deletion 132 Protect Menu Changing the protected status of images, press the but- tonFile Attributes of Protected Images 133 Playback Menu Options Automated PlaybackThe Slide-Show MenuWill be displayed 134 Changing the Display Interval 135PLAYBACK-PLA Yback Menu Be deleted using the button or Delete menu Hiding Images During PlaybackThe Hide-Image MenuOr revealed before pressing 136 File Attributes of Hidden Images File Numbering for Hidden Images137 PLAYBACK-PLAYBACK Menu Options Preparing Photographs for PrintingThe Print-Set Menu Changing the print order, press the buttonAfter Creating a Print Order Exif Version Print Options Digital Print Order Format139 Yback Menu Options Folder OptionsThe Folder Designate Menu 140New Folder Select Choosing a Folder for Playback Creating Multiple FoldersCreating a New Folder at Startup 141 Displaying Histograms and HighlightsThe Display Mode Menu 142Menu Options Setup Menu Options Formatting Memory CardsThe Format Menu143 Adjusting Monitor BrightnessThe LCD Brightness Menu Setup MenuChoosing the Video StandardThe Video Output Menu 144 Setup Menu Options Monitor Off MenuRestoring the Monitor Display 145 Television Playback Connect the camera to the video device as shown below146 PLAYBACK- Television PLA Yback Connecting and Disconnecting the Video Cable Video Output pg147 PLAYBACK-TELEVISION Playback Connecting to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a ComputerConnecting to a Computer Before You Begin If the camera is properly connected and Nikon Cap Shooting Speed Nikon Capture149 Software for the D1H Nikon ViewSystem Requirements for Nikon View Windows Hard disk Space Video Resolution Miscellaneous Macintosh151 Model Connecting to a Nikon View Hard disk Space Video Resolution MiscellaneousNikon Capture System Requirements for Nikon Capture Nikon Capture 153Nikon Capture Mac OS X 128 MB 256 MB or more recommended Reading Photographs from Memory Cards 154Remove the memory card from the computer 1insert it in the PC card adapter as shown at right Custom Settings Other Camera Menus 155 Custom Settings Choosing a Custom Settings Bank2Display the CSM Menu 156 3Display the Custom Setting Bank menu 4Choose a custom settings bankUsing the Function Button to Adjust Custom Settings Custom Settings and Other MENUS-CUSTOM Settings Adjusting Custom Settings Select a custom setting158 4Choose an option for the selected setting 159 Custom Setting Options Adjusted using the buttonCustom Setting 0 Custom Setting Bank 160 Custom Setting 1 Image Review Custom Setting 2 EV Steps for Exposure ControlWhen 161 Custom Setting 3 Bracketing Order Custom Setting 4 AF ActivationSettings 162 Custom Setting 5Anti-mirror-shock mode Custom Setting 6 Focus Area SelectSettings and Other MENUS-CUSTOM Settings Around from top to bottom and right to left. In this case Custom Setting 7AE Lock Custom Setting 8 Mirror Lock-up for CCD CleaningOM Settings 164 Custom Setting 9 Dynamic AF, Single-Servo Custom Setting 10 Dynamic AF, Continuous-Servo165 MENUS-CUST Custom Setting 11 AE/Flash Bracketing Custom Setting 12 Assign Command DialSettings and Other 166 Custom Setting 13 Easy Exposure Compensation Custom SettingCompensation can be set to values between -5 EV and + 5 EV 167 Custom Setting 14 Center Weight Area Custom Setting 15 Auto Meter-Off DelaySettings and Other Menus 168 Custom Setting 16 Self-timer Delay Custom Setting 17 LCD IlluminationOption Shutter release delayed by approx 169 Custom Setting 18 Monitor Off Delay Other Menus -CUST OM Settings170 Option Monitor stays on for approx Custom Setting 19Aperture Control during Zoom Mum aperture affect the f/-number specified by the user171 Aperture does not vary with lens focal length Custom Setting 20 ISO Step Value Custom Setting 21 AE-L/AF-L Button172 Step Custom Setting 22Aperture Setting 173Mand dial Custom Setting 23 Image Sharpening 174Normal Custom Setting 24Tone Compensation Other MENUS-CUSTOM SettingsCustom 175 Custom Setting 25 C-Mode Shooting Speed Custom Setting 26 C-Mode Max Shots176 Other Menus -CUST Custom Setting 27 Display Mode Custom Settings177 Displayed Custom Setting 28 Nefraw Image Save 178Mat RAW images are saved without compression Custom Setting 29 File Number Sequence Custom Settings and Other MENUS-CUSTReset File Numbering Custom Setting 30 PC Shooting Mode Custom Setting 31 ISO Boost180 Custom Setting 32 Color Mode Color Mode181 SRGB Custom Setting 33 Hue Adjustment Custom Setting 34 Disable Shutter if no CF CardCustom Settings and Other Menus 182 Custom Setting 35 Rear Control Panel Display 183ISO Restoring Default Settings Two-Button Reset To clear camera settings, holdSetting Default 184 Restoring Custom Settings to Default Values 185 Custom Settings and Other Menus Other Camera Menus Other Camera MenusPlayback Menu Contains the playback options shown opposite 187 Shooting Menu 188 189 Setup Menu Setup menu is used to adjust basic camera settingsPerform such tasks as formatting memory cards 190 191 192 Technical Notes 193 Replacing the Focusing Screen Caring forYour Camera194 Technical no TES- Caring for Your Camera Cleaning ServicingYour Camera and Accessories195 Technical NOTES-CARING for Your Camera Cleaning the low-pass filter 2Remove the lens and turn the camera on196 Technical no TES- Caring Cleaning the Filter 197 Optional Accessories Compatible Lenses198 Technical no TES- Optional a Ccessories Focusing Technical NOTES-OPTIONAL Accessories199 Manual1 Identifying Type G or D Nikkor Lenses with Built-in CPUs Incompatible Lenses200 Using a Non-CPU Lens Lens Focal Length and Picture Angle201 Picture angle Other Accessories Buying Camera Accessories202 EC-CF CompactFlash Memory Cards EC-AD1 PC Card AdapterMemory Cards 203 204 Speedlight Accessories for the SB-28DX Nikon SB-28DX Speedlight205 Accessories for the Remote Terminal Nikon SB-80DX SpeedlightNikon SB-50DX Speedlight 206 Accessory Description Length Software207 Troubleshooting Control Panel and Viewfinder Indicators208 Indicator Problem 209Finder Technical NOTES-TR Monitor Error Messages Technical no TES- TroubleshootingMessage Control Problem Solution 210 211 Message Specifications Technical no TES- Specifications212 Technical NOTES-SPECIFICATIONS 213 214 215 216 LCD Illuminators Viewing the Time and Date217 Fine-Tuning White Balance Approximate color temperatureAdjustment 218 Approximate color temperature Adjustment 219 Index 220Technical no TES- Index 221 Technical NOTES-INDEX 222 223 6MEA0911-04