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Nikon S2J00200401 user manual Recording a Preset White Balance Setting

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Preset White Balance

Preset white balance is useful when taking photographs with colored light sources and under other unusual lighting conditions.

Recording a Preset White Balance Setting

1In the shooting menu, highlight White Bal and press the multi selector to the right to display the white-balance menu.

SHOOTING MENU

White Bal

Auto

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Direct Sunlight

Flash

2Highlight WB Preset and press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown at right will be displayed.

3Highlight Set and press the multi selector to the right. The message,“Please release the shutter” will be displayed.

SHOOTING MENU

White Bal

WB Preset

SetOK

Preset-1

Preset-2

Preset-3

SHOOTING MENU

White Bal

WB Preset

Please release the shutter

ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—WHITE BALANCE

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Nikon S2J00200401 user manual Recording a Preset White Balance Setting

Contents

User’s Manual About This Manual Custom Settings and Other MenusIcons Tutorial ReferenceOptional Accessories Troubleshooting Specifications Index Iv-vIii Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder ForYour SafetyObserve due precaution when handling batteries Keep dry Caring for the Camera and BatteryVii Store the battery in a cool, dry placeViii Found to comply with the limits for a ModificationsInterface Cables Comply with copyright notices Trademark Information Table of Contents Xiii 155 193Xiv About This Section Overview ................ pp Getting to Know the CameraUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Servicing Your Camera and AccessoriesOverview Replacing This ManualTake Test Photos Life-Long LearningGetting STARTED-OVERVIEW Camera Body Getting to Know the CameraDC in, video out connector cover Exposure compensation buttonGetting Started Getting to Know the Camera Menu Viewfinder eyepiece Top Control Panel Rear Control Panel Shutter-speed lock indicator CompactFlash Memory card indicatorViewfinder Display 12-mm 0.47˝ reference circle for Following items are included with your camera AccessoriesAttaching the Camera Strap GettingMode Description Mode DialGetting to Know Buttons and Command DialsCamera Press rotate ViewPosure mode Choose the exposure modeMode Ture and shutter speed proPress Using the Multi SelectorViewing the Menus Using the Camera MenusExiting from the Menu STARTED-GETTING to KnowChoosing a Menu Making a SelectionPlayback Menu First Steps Taking Photographs Pp.32-50 TutorialFirst Steps TUTORIAL-FIRST Steps See AlsoInserting a Battery Removing Battery PacksBattery Chargers for the EN-4 Auto Power Off Tions are performed Battery exhaustedAuto Meter-Off Delay pg Check the amount of charge remainingAttaching a Lens Attach a lens to the camera bodyWise until it locks into place B When No Lens Is in Place Set the lens aperture to the minimum settingAperture Setting pg Detaching the LensInserting a Memory Card Open the card slot coverInsert the memory card Format the memory card Removing the Memory CardFormat pg Choosing a Language Display the Setup menuDisplay the camera menus Highlight LanguageChoose a language To the Setup menuCurrent operating mode will be displayed in the monitor C Setting the Time and DateDisplayed B Display the Date menuClock Battery Edit the date and timeExit the Date menu Taking Photographs Operating Mode Image Quality Metering Exposure Self-Timer Modes Playback OptionsWhite Balance MeteringBeforeYou Begin Turn the camera on and check the battery levelCheck the number of exposures remaining Tutorial Taking PhotographsReset camera settings Adjust viewfinder diopterFrame Count Rear Control Panel Display pgChoose an image quality and format Adjusting Camera SettingsAge quality Assign Func Menu pgShooting 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 Below Choose the AF-area modeSelect a focus area Matrix metering A-2. The matrix-metering indicator willChoose a metering method pp Ing selector toNon-CPU Lenses Choose an exposure mode ppShutter Speed and Camera Shake Framing a PhotographFocusing Viewfinder Display Meaning Checking Exposure EV Steps for Exposure Control pgPhoto will be underexposed. Use a flash Image Review pg ShootingChecking the Results Monitor Off Delay pgTurn the monitor on Select a photographSingle-frame review, press Zoom in on the selected photographPhotograph will be enlarged to fill the monitor B Return to normal review, press the button a second timeView photo information on the selected photograph Return to shooting modeDelete undesired photographs Leaving the selected photograph untouchedReference Advanced Photography Playback Connecting to a ComputerSelf-timer Photographs you take yourself Shooting Speed Continuous ModeShooting Modes Following modes are available for shooting photographsAdvanced PHOTOGRAPHY-SHOOTING Modes Remaining Exposures Continuous ModeTurning the Camera Off Advanced Photography Shoo Ting ModesImage quality File format Approximate Mode Max Shots pg Mode Shooting Speed pgImage Quality Choosing the Compression RatioHigh Images are JPEG-compressed at a ratio of approximately 1 Jpeg FineJpeg Normal Jpeg BasicUnderstanding the Image-Quality Display Choosing the Image TypeAdvanced IMA GE QualityImage Quality and File Size Image quality File format ApproxAdvanced PHOTOGRAPHY-IMAGE Quality Advanced Photography -IMA GE Quality Using the Button to Set Image QualityImage File Names Advanced PhotographyImage Adjusting Sensitivity from the Shooting Menu Adjusting Sensitivity with the ButtonSensitivity ISO Equivalency Advanced Photography -SENSITIVITY ISO EquivIncreased Sensitivity Settings ISO Step Value pg ISO Boost pgAdvanced PHOTOGRAPHY-SENSITIVITY ISO Equivalency White Balance Setting Color temp DescriptionAdvanced Photography White Balance PREAuto White Balance Color TemperatureWhite Balance Measurements Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-WHITE BalanceAdjusting White Balance from the Shooting Menu Fine-Tuning White BalanceRecording a Preset White Balance Setting Preset White BalanceMeasuring White Balance Right to record the white balance setting and return toDesired option and press the multi selector to Shooting menu. Select Repeat release to measureRecalling preset white balance using the button Recalling Preset White BalanceAutofocus Focus-Mode SelectorAdvanced Photography -AUTOFOCUS When the in-focus indicator is displayed Focus mode DescriptionSingle-servo AF Focus priorityAF Activation pg AF-ON ButtonsFocus Area Selection Focus Area Select pgAdvanced PHOTOGRAPHY-FOCUS-AREA Selection AF-Area Mode Selecting the AF-Area ModeAdvanced Photography -AF Area Mode Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-AF-AREA Mode Using the Button to Select the AF-Area ModeAssigned to Icon Option DescriptionAdvanced Options for Dynamic AF Closest-Subject PriorityDynamic AF, Single-Servo pg Dynamic AF, Continuous-Servo pgControl Focus area Focus AF-area Closest-subjectFocus Lock Continuous-servo autofocusAdvanced Photography Focus Lock Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-FOCUS Lock AE-L/AF-L Button pgSubject is poorly lit Getting Good Results with AutofocusGround CameraUsing the Electronic Range Finder Adjusting Focus in the ViewfinderManual Focus Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-MANUAL FocusCenter Weight Area pg MeteringAdvanced Photography -METERING Method Description Advanced PHOTography Exposure Indicators Exposure ModeAdvanced Photography Exposure Mode Programmed AutoAdvanced 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 Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock AF Micro Nikkor LensesShutter-Speed and Aperture Lock Shutter-Speed LockAperture Lock GRAPHY-EXPOSURE Mode Command Lock MenuAdvanced Photo OFFAuto-Exposure Lock To use auto-exposure lockAdvanced Photography Auto -EXPOSURE Lock AE Lock pg Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureOperation Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-AUTO-EXPOSURE LockAdvanced Photography Exposure Compensation Exposure CompensationAdvanced PHOTOGRAPHY-EXPOSURE Compensation Easy Exposure Compensation pg11-AE/Flash Bracketing pg Auto Bracketing100 Advanced Photography Auto Bracketing101 Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-AUTO BracketingBracketing Order 102 Bracketing Order pgSelf-timer Delay pg Self-Timer ModeAdvanced PHOTOGRAPHY-SELF-TIMER Mode 103Diopter Adjustment Advanced Photography Diopter Adjustment104 LCD Illumination pg LCD Illuminators105 Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-LCD IlluminatorsDepth-of-Field Preview 106Advanced Photography Depth -OF Field Preview Focal Plane Position 107Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-FOCAL Plane Position Through-the-Lens Flash Photography Center-Weighted Fill-Flash for Digital SLRStandard TTL Flash for Digital SLR 108Accessory Shoe Flash Contacts and IndicatorsFlash-Ready Indicator Sync TerminalFlash Sync Modes 110Advanced Photography Flash Sync Modes Following flash-sync modes are available Flash sync mode111 Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-FLASH Sync Modes112 Compatible SpeedlightsAdvanced Photography Comp Atible Speedlights Non-TTLFlash mode 113Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-COMPATIBLE Speedlights 200 250 320 400 500 640 114115 Exposure mode Shutter speed ApertureCamera 30 s**, bulb116 Func ButtonFunc B Utton CSMFile Number Sequence pg Sequential File Numbering117 Sequential File NumberingTaking Photographs with GPS Disables the serial port connectionGPS Input menu contains the following options 118Compatible GPS Devices Connecting a GPS Device119 Advanced PHOTOGRAPHY-TAKING Photographs with GPSPlayback Options Playback ModeQuick Review 120Image Review Self-timer or PC121 PLAYBACK-PLAYBACK OptionsChoosing the Number of Images Displayed Basic Playback122 PLAYBACK- Basic PLA YbackTurning the Monitor Off 123PLAYBACK-BASIC Playback 124 Single-Frame Playback125 Photo information display contains the following items5 GPS Data 7 Image Highlights 8 Image Only126 127 Thumbnail PlaybackZoom RAW Images128 129 Deleting Individual PhotographsDeleting PhotographsThe Delete Menu Delete sub-menu contains the following options130 Time without deleting images, press the button Deleting Selected ImagesSelected, then press Button. The confirmation dia Button132 Protecting Images from DeletionChanging the protected status of images, press the but- ton Protect MenuFile Attributes of Protected Images 133Automated PlaybackThe Slide-Show Menu Playback Menu OptionsWill be displayed 134135 Changing the Display IntervalPLAYBACK-PLA Yback MenuHiding Images During PlaybackThe Hide-Image Menu Be deleted using the button or Delete menuOr revealed before pressing 136File Numbering for Hidden Images File Attributes of Hidden Images137 PLAYBACK-PLAYBACK Menu OptionsChanging the print order, press the button Preparing Photographs for PrintingThe Print-Set MenuAfter Creating a Print Order Exif VersionDigital Print Order Format Print Options139 Yback Menu Options140 Folder OptionsThe Folder Designate MenuNew Folder SelectCreating Multiple Folders Choosing a Folder for PlaybackCreating a New Folder at Startup 141Displaying Histograms and HighlightsThe Display Mode Menu 142Menu Options Setup Menu Options Formatting Memory CardsThe Format Menu143 Setup Menu Adjusting Monitor BrightnessThe LCD Brightness MenuChoosing the Video StandardThe Video Output Menu 144Monitor Off Menu Setup Menu OptionsRestoring the Monitor Display 145Connect the camera to the video device as shown below Television Playback146 PLAYBACK- Television PLA YbackVideo Output pg Connecting and Disconnecting the Video Cable147 PLAYBACK-TELEVISION PlaybackConnecting the Camera to a Computer Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to a Computer Before You BeginIf the camera is properly connected and Nikon Cap Shooting Speed Nikon Capture149 Nikon View Software for the D1HSystem Requirements for Nikon View WindowsMacintosh Hard disk Space Video Resolution Miscellaneous151 ModelNikon View Hard disk Space Video Resolution Miscellaneous Connecting to aNikon Capture System Requirements for Nikon Capture153 Nikon CaptureNikon Capture Mac OS X 128 MB 256 MB or more recommended154 Reading Photographs from Memory CardsRemove the memory card from the computer 1insert it in the PC card adapter as shown at right155 Custom Settings Other Camera MenusChoosing a Custom Settings Bank Custom Settings2Display the CSM Menu 1564Choose a custom settings bank 3Display the Custom Setting Bank menuUsing the Function Button to Adjust Custom Settings Custom Settings and Other MENUS-CUSTOM SettingsAdjusting Custom Settings Select a custom setting158 159 4Choose an option for the selected settingAdjusted using the button Custom Setting OptionsCustom Setting 0 Custom Setting Bank 160Custom Setting 2 EV Steps for Exposure Control Custom Setting 1 Image ReviewWhen 161Custom Setting 4 AF Activation Custom Setting 3 Bracketing OrderSettings 162Custom Setting 6 Focus Area Select Custom Setting 5Anti-mirror-shock modeSettings and Other MENUS-CUSTOM Settings Around from top to bottom and right to left. In this caseCustom Setting 8 Mirror Lock-up for CCD Cleaning Custom Setting 7AE LockOM Settings 164Custom Setting 10 Dynamic AF, Continuous-Servo Custom Setting 9 Dynamic AF, Single-Servo165 MENUS-CUSTCustom Setting 12 Assign Command Dial Custom Setting 11 AE/Flash BracketingSettings and Other 166Custom Setting Custom Setting 13 Easy Exposure CompensationCompensation can be set to values between -5 EV and + 5 EV 167Custom Setting 15 Auto Meter-Off Delay Custom Setting 14 Center Weight AreaSettings and Other Menus 168Custom Setting 17 LCD Illumination Custom Setting 16 Self-timer DelayOption Shutter release delayed by approx 169Other Menus -CUST OM Settings Custom Setting 18 Monitor Off Delay170 Option Monitor stays on for approxMum aperture affect the f/-number specified by the user Custom Setting 19Aperture Control during Zoom171 Aperture does not vary with lens focal lengthCustom Setting 21 AE-L/AF-L Button Custom Setting 20 ISO Step Value172 StepCustom Setting 22Aperture Setting 173Mand dial Custom Setting 23 Image Sharpening 174Normal Other MENUS-CUSTOM Settings Custom Setting 24Tone CompensationCustom 175Custom Setting 26 C-Mode Max Shots Custom Setting 25 C-Mode Shooting Speed176 Other Menus -CUSTCustom Settings Custom Setting 27 Display Mode177 Displayed178 Custom Setting 28 Nefraw Image SaveMat RAW images are saved without compressionCustom Settings and Other MENUS-CUST Custom Setting 29 File Number SequenceReset File NumberingCustom Setting 30 PC Shooting Mode Custom Setting 31 ISO Boost180 Color Mode Custom Setting 32 Color Mode181 SRGBCustom Setting 34 Disable Shutter if no CF Card Custom Setting 33 Hue AdjustmentCustom Settings and Other Menus 182Custom Setting 35 Rear Control Panel Display 183ISO To clear camera settings, hold Restoring Default Settings Two-Button ResetSetting Default 184185 Restoring Custom Settings to Default ValuesOther Camera Menus Custom Settings and Other Menus Other Camera MenusPlayback Menu Contains the playback options shown opposite187 188 Shooting Menu189 Setup menu is used to adjust basic camera settings Setup MenuPerform such tasks as formatting memory cards 190191 192 193 Technical NotesCaring forYour Camera Replacing the Focusing Screen194 Technical no TES- Caring for Your CameraServicingYour Camera and Accessories Cleaning195 Technical NOTES-CARING for Your Camera2Remove the lens and turn the camera on Cleaning the low-pass filter196 Technical no TES- Caring197 Cleaning the FilterCompatible Lenses Optional Accessories198 Technical no TES- Optional a CcessoriesTechnical NOTES-OPTIONAL Accessories Focusing199 Manual1Identifying Type G or D Nikkor Lenses with Built-in CPUs Incompatible Lenses200 Lens Focal Length and Picture Angle Using a Non-CPU Lens201 Picture angleOther Accessories Buying Camera Accessories202 EC-AD1 PC Card Adapter EC-CF CompactFlash Memory CardsMemory Cards 203204 Speedlight Accessories for the SB-28DX Nikon SB-28DX Speedlight205 Nikon SB-80DX Speedlight Accessories for the Remote TerminalNikon SB-50DX Speedlight 206Accessory Description Length Software207 Troubleshooting Control Panel and Viewfinder Indicators208 209 Indicator ProblemFinder Technical NOTES-TRTechnical no TES- Troubleshooting Monitor Error MessagesMessage Control Problem Solution 210Message 211Specifications Technical no TES- Specifications212 213 Technical NOTES-SPECIFICATIONS214 215 216 LCD Illuminators Viewing the Time and Date217 Approximate color temperature Fine-Tuning White BalanceAdjustment 218219 Approximate color temperature AdjustmentIndex 220Technical no TES- Index Technical NOTES-INDEX 221222 223 6MEA0911-04