EnThe Nikon Guide to Digital Photographywith theDIGITAL CAMERA
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86Taking Photographs—ExposureS: Shutter-Priority AutoIn shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera au to mat i cal ly select
87Taking Photographs—Exposure Non-CPU LensesExposure mode A (aperture-priority auto) is automatically selected when a non-CPU lens is attached. The e
88Taking Photographs—ExposureA: Aperture-Priority AutoIn aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera au to -mat i cal ly selects
89Taking Photographs—Exposure Non-CPU LensesIf the maximum aperture of the lens has been specifi ed using the Non-CPU lens data item in shooting menu (
90Taking Photographs—ExposureM: ManualIn manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shut ter speed can be set to values betwe
91Taking Photographs—Exposure Non-CPU LensesIf the maximum aperture of the lens has been speci-fi ed using the Non-CPU lens data item in shooting menu
92Taking Photographs—ExposureShutter-Speed and Aperture LockThe button can be used to lock shutter speed at the value selected in shut-ter-priority
93Taking Photographs—ExposureAutoexposure LockWhen center-weighted metering is used, an area in the center of the frame is assigned the greatest weigh
94Taking Photographs—Exposure3 Keeping the AE-L/AF-L but ton pressed, re com pose the pho to graph and shoot. Metered AreaIn spot metering, exposure w
95Taking Photographs—ExposureExposure CompensationTo obtain the desired results with certain subject compositions, it may be nec es sary to use ex po
ixAutofocus ... 74AF-Area Mode...
96Taking Photographs—ExposureBracketingThe D2Hs offers three types of bracketing: ex po sure bracketing, fl ash brack- et ing, and white bal ance brack
97Taking Photographs—Exposure3 Press ing the button, rotate the sub-com mand dial to choose the exposure increment ( 98–100).4 Com pose a photogra
98Taking Photographs—ExposureThe bracketing programs available depend on the option selected for Cus-tom Setting b3 (EV step; 181).1/3 Step Selected
99Taking Photographs—Exposure 3 +½ EV +0.5, 0, +1.0 3 –½ EV –0.5, –1.0, 0 2 +½ EV 0, +0.5 2 –½ EV 0, –0.5 3 ±½ EV 0, –0.5, +0.5 5 ±½
100Taking Photographs—Exposure Re sum ing Exposure or Flash Bracketing If the mem o ry card fi lls before all shots in the sequence have been taken, sh
101Taking Photographs—ExposureWhite Balance Bracketing1 Choose WB bracketing for Cus tom Set ting e5 (Auto BKT set; 192).2 Press ing the button,
102Taking Photographs—Exposure4 Com pose a photograph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will be pro cessed to create the num ber of cop ies spec i fi ed in
103Taking Photographs—ExposureThe number of shots, white balance (WB) increment, and bracketing order for each of the possible white-balance bracketin
104Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyThe D2Hs supports fl ash photography when an optional Speedlight is mounted on the camera’s accessory shoe. A fl
105Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyTTL Flash ControlTTL fl ash control is available only with optional SB-series 800, 600, 80DX, 28DX, and 50DX Spe
xMenu Guide 145The Playback Menu ... 146Delete ...
106Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographySB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-50DX: D-TTL Flash ControlThe type of fl ash control used with the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-
107Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyCompatible SpeedlightsThe following Speedlights support TTL fl ash control: 1 Functions as remote fl ash only.
108Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyThe following Speedlights can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. If they are set to TTL, the camera shu
109Taking Photographs—Flash Photography Notes on Optional SpeedlightsRefer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the Speedlight supp
110Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyFlash Sync ModesThe D2Hs supports the following fl ash sync modes:DescriptionFlash sync modeThis mode is recomme
111Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyTo choose the fl ash sync mode, press the but-ton and ro tate the main com mand dial until the de sired fl ash
112Taking Photographs—Flash Photography2 Mount an SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlight on the camera accessory shoe.3 Turn the Speedlight on and set the fl ash
113Taking Photographs—Flash Photography7 Press the camera FUNC. button to release FV lock and confi rm that the FV lock icons ( and ) are no longer
114Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyFlash Contacts and IndicatorsThe D2Hs is equipped with an accessory shoe for attaching Speedlights direct-ly to
115Taking Photographs—Interval Timer PhotographyThe D2Hs is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals.1 Highlight Intvl timer sho
xiVoice Memo Overwrite... 207Voice Memo Button ...
116Taking Photographs—Interval Timer Photography3 Highlight Start at the bottom of the interval timer menu and press the multi selector up or down to
117Taking Photographs—Interval Timer PhotographyDuring ShootingDuring interval timer photography, the icon in the top control panel will blink. Imme
118Taking Photographs—Interval Timer Photography No PhotographPhotographs will not be taken if the self-timer is in operation or the previous photo-gr
119Taking Photographs—Interval Timer Photography Shooting ModeRegardless of the shooting mode selected, the camera will take the specifi ed number of s
120Taking Photographs—Self-Timer ModeThe self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. To use the self-timer:1 Mount the camer
121Taking Photographs—Non-CPU LensesBy specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to a variety of CPU len
122Taking Photographs—Non-CPU Lenses2 Highlight Focal length and press the multi selector to the right.3 Select the group to which the lens belongs
123Taking Photographs—Non-CPU LensesSpecifying Maximum ApertureLens maximum aperture can be specifi ed using the Non-CPU lens data op-tion in the shoot
124Taking Photographs—Non-CPU Lenses2 Press the FUNC. button and rotate the sub-command dial. Maximum aperture is dis-played in the top control panel
125Taking Photographs—Using a GPS UnitGarmin and Magellan GPS units that conform to version 2.01 of the National Marine Electronics Association NMEA01
126Taking Photographs—Two-Button ResetThe camera settings listed below can be re stored to default values by holding the WB and ISO but- tons down tog
127This section details the operations that can be per formed during playback, including thumbnail play back, playback zoom, and photo information dis
128More About Playback Using the Multi SelectorThe multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on. The focus selector lock switch only
129More About PlaybackPhoto InformationPhoto in for ma tion is su per im posed on images displayed in single-im age play back. There are up to eight
130More About PlaybackPage 4 (Shooting Data 2) *100-1ISOWHIWHIWHIWWITE BAL.BAL.ITBALBEWHHITTE BAL.HETLABL.L.BHITTL++///–––TOONEEOOESHHARPNESSPNESSHPNE
131More About PlaybackPage 7 (Highlights) *100-1RGB R G BHighlight541 2 3 1 Voice memo icon ...139 2
132More About PlaybackViewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail PlaybackTo display images in “con tact sheets” of four or nine images, press the button an
133More About PlaybackPress and / or rotateTo DescriptionDisplay menusPress button to display camera menus ( 39).Change protect status of highli
134More About PlaybackTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPress the button to zoom in on the im age displayed in single-image play-back or on the im
135More About PlaybackProtecting Photographs from DeletionIn full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the button can be used to protect pho to grap
1This chapter is divided into the following sec-tions:OverviewRead this section for a description of how this man u al is organized and for an ex pla
136More About PlaybackDeleting Individual PhotographsTo delete a photograph displayed in single-image or zoom playback, or the pho to graph highlight
137The D2Hs is equipped with a built-in microphone, allowing voice memos to be added to photo-graphs. Voice memos can be played back over the camera’
138Voice MemosRecording Voice MemosVoice memos up to sixty seconds long can be added to photographs using the built-in microphone. In shooting mode,
139Voice Memos Interrupting RecordingRecording will end automatically if:• The button is pressed to display the menus• The button is pressed• The
140Voice MemosVoice Memo Recording OptionsThree setup menu options control voice memo recording: Voice memo, Voice memo overwrite, and Voice memo butt
141Voice MemosVoice Memo OverwriteThis option controls whether the voice memo for the most recent photograph can be overwritten in shooting mode. Hig
142Voice MemosPlaying Voice MemosVoice memos can be played back over the cam-era’s built-in speaker when the associated image is viewed in single-fram
143Voice MemosVoice Memo Playback OptionsThe Audio output option in the setup menu controls whether voice memos are played back over the camera’s bui
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145Changes to a variety of camera settings are made with the help of menus that appear in the camera monitor. This chapter covers:The Playback MenuTh
2Introduction—OverviewThis icon marks settings that can be fi ne-tuned from the Custom Set- tings menu.This icon marks settings that can be adjusted us
146Menu Guide—The Playback MenuThe playback menu contains the following options:The Playback MenuManaging ImagesOptionDelete 146–147Playback folder 14
147Menu Guide—The Playback MenuHighlight image. (To view highlight-ed image full screen, press . Press again to return to thumbnail list.)1Confi rma
148Menu Guide—The Playback MenuPlayback FolderTo display the playback folder menu, highlight Playback folder in the playback menu ( 146) and press t
149Menu Guide—The Playback MenuSlide ShowTo play images back one after the other in an automated “slide show,” highlight Slide show in the playback m
150Menu Guide—The Playback MenuThe dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends or when the button is pressed to pause playback. Press th
151Menu Guide—The Playback MenuHide ImageThe Hide image option is used to hide or reveal selected photographs. Hid-den images are visible only in the
152Menu Guide—The Playback MenuRevealing All Photographs: Deselect AllChoosing Deselect all? displays the confi rmation dialog shown at right. Press t
153Menu Guide—The Playback MenuPrint Set Print set is used to create a digital “print order” that lists the photographs to be printed, the number of
154Menu Guide—The Playback MenuModifying the Print Order: Select / SetChoosing Select / set displays the photographs in the fold er or folders se-lec
155Menu Guide—The Playback MenuRemoving All Images from the Print Order: Deselect AllChoosing Deselect all? displays the confi rmation dialog shown at
3Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraTake a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and dis-plays. You may fi nd it helpful to boo
156Menu Guide—The Playback MenuDisplay ModeTo choose the information listed in the photo-information display ( 129), highlight Display mode in the
157Menu Guide—The Playback MenuAfter DeleteTo choose whether the following or previous pic-ture is displayed after an image is deleted, high-light Af
158Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuThe shooting menu contains three pages of options:The Shooting MenuShooting Options Using the Multi SelectorThe multi s
159Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuShooting Menu BankAll shooting menu options except interval timer settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to
160Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuRenaming Shooting Menu Banks1 Highlight Rename and press the multi selector to the right.2 A list of shooting menu bank
161Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuReset Shooting MenuTo restore default settings for the current shooting menu bank ( 159), highlight Reset shooting me
162Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuActive FolderTo select the folder in which subsequent im-ages will be stored, highlight Active folder in the shooting
163Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuFile NamingPhotographs are saved using fi le names consisting of “DSC_” or “_DSC” followed by a four-digit fi le number a
164Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuRaw CompressionChoose whether to compress NEF (RAW) images created at image-quality settings of RAW + JPEG (Fine), RAW
165Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuLong Exp. NRPhotographs taken at shutter speeds of 1 s or slower can be processed to reduce “noise” in the form of rand
4Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body (continued)Ambient light sensor: 52, 57Self-timer lamp: 120Flash sync terminal: 11410-pin re
166Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuISOSensitivity (ISO equivalency) can be increased from the default value (200). Settings of HI-1 and HI-2 are only ava
167Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuHue AdjustmentHue can be set to values between approximately –9 ° and +9 ° in seven increments of roughly 3 °. See “Ta
168Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom settings are used to fi ne-tune a variety of camera settings to suit the user’s pref er enc es, creating combinatio
169Menu Guide—Custom SettingsOptionsBank select Custom setting bankMenu reset Reset CSM menuCR171172–173Timers/AE&AF LockcAE-L/AF-L Assignment of
170Menu Guide—Custom SettingsOptionsShooting/DisplaydMaximum shotsMax No. of shots taken in continuous shootingd2 186Shooting speed CL-Mode shooting s
171Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting C: Custom Setting BankCustom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank ha
172Menu Guide—Custom Settings Two - Button ResetCustom Settings are not reset when a two-button reset is performed ( 126). Custom Settings BankIf set
173Menu Guide—Custom SettingsDefault settings are listed below.OptionAF-S mode prioritya2 FocusVertical AF-ONa8 AF-ON+Focus areaFocus areaa7 No wrapAF
174Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting a1: AF-C Priority SelectionThis option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-rele
175Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting a3: Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AFThis option controls how focus areas are grouped in group dynamic
5Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraEyepiece shutter lever: 31, 120Viewfi nder eyepiece: 31, 236Delete () button: 35, 136Format ( ) button:
176Menu Guide—Custom Settings* The center focus-area group is selected by pressing the center of the multi selector once to activate the current cente
177Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting a4: Focus Tracking with Lock-OnThis option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the d
178Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting a6: Focus Area IlluminationThe options in this menu control when the focus areas are illuminated and for h
179Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting a8: Vertical AF-ON Button FunctionThis option determines what functions are as-signed to the AF-ON button
180Menu Guide—Custom SettingsWhen On is selected, the rear control-panel dis-play shows ISO-AUTO and ISO-A appears in the viewfi nder sidebar. These i
181Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting b2: ISO Step ValueThis option determines whether adjustments to sensitivity (ISO equivalency) are made in
182Menu Guide—Custom SettingsOption DescriptionOff(default)OnExposure compensation set by rotating command dial only. Dial used de-pends on option se
183Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting b6: Center Weight AreaWhen calculating exposure, center-weighted me-tering assigns the greatest weight to
184Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting c2: Assignment of AE-L/AF-L ButtonThis option controls the behavior of the AE-L/AF-L button. Highlight c2
185Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting c3: Auto Meter-off DelayThis option controls how long the camera con-tinues to meter exposure when no oper
The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your ca
6Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraThe Top Control Panel1234567141516178232119910111213221820
186Menu Guide—Custom SettingsHighlight d2 Maximum shots in the second level of the CSM menu ( 170) and press the multi selector to the right. Press
187Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting d3: Exposure Delay ModeShutter release can be delayed until about 0.4 s after the shutter-release button i
188Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting d4: File Number SequenceWhen a photograph is taken, the camera names the fi le new by adding one to the las
189Menu Guide—Custom SettingsOption DescriptionRearcontrol panelControls whether rear control panel shows sen-sitivity (ISO equivalency) or number of
190Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting e1: Flash Sync Speed SettingThis option controls fl ash sync speed. Options range from ½50 s (1/250, the d
191Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting e3: AA Flash ModeThis option controls whether fl ash level is auto-matically adjusted for aperture when an
192Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting e5: Auto Bracketing SetThis option controls what settings are affected when auto bracketing is in effect.
193Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting e6: Auto Bracketing in M Exposure ModeThis option controls what settings are affected when AE & fl ash
194Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting e8: Auto Bracketing Selection MethodThis option controls how the bracketing program is selected. Highligh
195Menu Guide—Custom SettingsPress the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.Option Descriptio
7Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera 1 Shutter speed ...83–92Exposure compensation value ... 95Number of shots in brac
196Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting f2: When Multi Selector Is PressedIf desired, the multi selector can be used to ac-tivate the exposure met
197Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting f4: Assign FUNC. ButtonThis option controls the function performed by the FUNC. button. Highlight f4 FUNC
198Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting f5: Customize Command DialsThis option controls the operation of the main and sub-command dials. Highligh
199Menu Guide—Custom SettingsOption DescriptionMenus and PlaybackControls functions performed by command dials during playback or when menus are displ
200Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting f7: Disable Shutter If No CF CardThis option can be used to enable the shutter re lease when no memory car
201Menu Guide—The Setup MenuThe setup menu contains three pages of options:The Setup MenuCamera Setup Using the Multi SelectorThe multi selector can b
202Menu Guide—The Setup MenuFormatMemory cards must be formatted before fi rst use. For mat ting mem o ry cards is also an ef fec tive way of de let i
203Menu Guide—The Setup MenuLCD BrightnessTo adjust monitor brightness, highlight LCD brightness in the setup menu ( 201) and press the multi select
204Menu Guide—The Setup MenuVideo ModeBefore connecting your camera to a video device such as a television or VCR ( 222), choose a vid-eo mode sett
205Menu Guide—The Setup MenuTo move the cursor in the comment area, press the button and use the multi selector. To enter a new letter at the curr
8Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraThe Rear Control Panel13245679813101112
206Menu Guide—The Setup MenuAuto Image RotationThe D2Hs is equipped with a built-in sensor that detects camera orientation. Information from this sen
207Menu Guide—The Setup MenuAudio OutputThis menu contains output options for voice memos. See “Voice Memos” ( 143).Voice MemoVoice memo contains op
208Menu Guide—The Setup MenuUSBBefore connecting the camera to a com put er via USB ( 223), select the appropriate USB option as determined by the co
209Menu Guide—The Setup MenuDust Off Ref PhotoThis option is used to acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off function in Nikon Capture 4 version
210Menu Guide—The Setup Menu Image Dust Off Reference DataImage Dust Off reference data are recorded to the memory card at an image quality of JPEG Fi
211Menu Guide—The Setup MenuBattery InfoTo view information on the EN-EL4 rechargeable Li-ion battery currently inserted in the camera, highlight Bat
212Menu Guide—The Setup MenuWireless LAN Options for the WT-2 / 2ASettings for the WT-2 / 2A differ depending on whether the transmitter is be-ing use
213Menu Guide—The Setup MenuWireless LAN systemTurn the WT-2 / 2A on or off. Press the multi se-lector up or down to highlight an option and then pre
214Menu Guide—The Setup MenuNetwork settings: Adjust settings for connection to a wireless network. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight
215Menu Guide—The Setup MenuOption DescriptionEditconnectionlistEdit list of computers with which camera is paired. Computers can be deleted from lis
9Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera 1 Custom settings bank ... 171 2 “Remaining” indicator... 28 3 Shooting men
216Menu Guide—The Setup MenuSend fi le as: When sending images taken at set-tings of NEF + JPEG Fine, NEF + JPEG Normal, or NEF + JPEG Basic, choos
217Menu Guide—The Setup MenuWireless LAN Options for the WT-1 / 1AThe following options are available when the WT-1 / 1A is connected.TransceiverTurn
218Menu Guide—The Setup MenuSend FolderEntire folders can be selected for transmission to the server. See “Send folder” ( 216).Deselect All?Remove “
219Menu Guide—The Setup MenuNetwork SettingsAdjust network settings for connection to the server. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an
221Photographs and camera menus can be displayed on a tele vi sion screen or recorded to video tape. If the supplied software is installed, the cam e
222Connections—Television PlaybackTelevision PlaybackConnecting the Camera to a Video Device Use an AC AdapterUse of an EH-6 AC adapter (available sep
223Connections—Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to a ComputerData Transfer and Camera ControlThe supplied UC-E4 USB cable can be used to connect the
224Connections—Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable1 Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up.2 Turn the camera off.3 Connect the
225Connections—Connecting to a ComputerMacintoshDrag the camera volume (“NIKON D2HS”) into the Trash.Disconnecting the CameraIf PTP is selected for US
10Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraThe Viewfi nder Display3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11121314 1516 17 18 19 202122242526272321
226Connections—Connecting to a PictBridge PrinterWhen the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer via the supplied UC-E4 USB cable, sel
227Connections—Connecting to a PictBridge Printer5 Turn the camera on. A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge me
228Connections—Connecting to a PictBridge PrinterPrinting Selected PhotographsTo print selected photos, highlight Print in the PictBridge menu and pre
229Connections—Connecting to a PictBridge Printer7Scroll through photos. Current photo shown at bottom of display.Repeat steps 7 and 8 to select addi
230Connections—Connecting to a PictBridge PrinterPrinting the Current Print OrderTo print the current print order, highlight Print (DPOF) in the Pict
231This chapter covers the following topics:Optional Accessories A list of the lenses and other accessories available for the D2Hs.Caring for the Came
232Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesOptional AccessoriesLenses and Other AccessoriesLenses for the D2HsThe D2Hs is compatible with a variety of AF
233Technical Notes—Optional Accessoriesf/2.8S, AF 35–70 mm f/2.8S, new AF 28–85 mm f/3.5–4.5S, or AF 28–85 mm f/3.5–4.5S lens at maximum zoom, in-focu
234Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesCPU lenses can be iden ti fi ed by the presence of CPU contacts. Type G lenses are marked with a “G” on the len
235Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesOther AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D2Hs. Contact your r
11Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera 1 8-mm (0.31˝) reference circle for center-weighted metering... 82 2 Focus brackets (focus area
236Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesViewfi nder eyepieceaccessories♦ Focusing Screens: The following focusing screens are available for the D2Hs:Typ
237Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesOptional Speedlights♦ SB-800: This high-performance Speedlight has a Guide Number of 53/174 (m/ft, 35-mm zoom h
238Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesOptional Speedlights (continued)♦ SB-600: This high performance Speedlight has a Guide Number of 42/138 (m/ft,
239Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesRemoteterminalaccessoriesThe D2Hs is equipped with a ten-pin remote terminal for remote control and automatic p
240Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory CardsThe following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D2Hs:SanDiskSDCFB 128 MB,
241Technical Notes—Caring for the CameraCaring for the CameraStorage and MaintenanceStorageWhen the camera will not be used for an extended period, re
242Technical Notes—Caring for the CameraReplacing the Focusing ScreenA type B BriteView III focusing screen is inserted in the camera at shipment. To
243Technical Notes—Caring for the CameraReplacing the Clock BatteryThe camera clock is powered by a CR1616 lithium battery with a life of about four y
244Technical Notes—Caring for the CameraThe Low-Pass FilterThe image sensor that acts as the cam era’s picture element is fi tted with a low-pass fi lte
245Technical Notes—Caring for the Camera6 Holding the camera so that light falls on the low-pass fi lter, ex am ine the fi lter for dust or lint. If t
12Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraThe Command DialsThe main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adju
246Technical Notes—TroubleshootingTroubleshootingUnderstanding Error Messages and DisplaysThis section lists the indicators and error messages that ap
247Technical Notes—TroubleshootingIndicatorControl panelView-fi nder Solution108Speedlight that does not sup port D-TTL fl ash control at tached and se
248Technical Notes—TroubleshootingIndicatorControl panel SolutionProblemMonitor22, 148No images on memory card or folder(s) selected for play back con
249Technical Notes—Specifi cationsType Single-lens refl ex digital camera with interchangeable lensesEffective pixels 4.1 millionLens mount Nikon F moun
250Technical Notes—Specifi cationsAutofocusDetection range(ISO 100 at 20 °C / 68 °F)–1 – +19 EV (0– +19EV for focus areas at left and right edges of fr
251Technical Notes—Specifi cationsFlashSync contact X-contact only; fl ash synchronization at up to ½50 sSync modes Front curtain sync (normal), slow sy
252Technical Notes—Specifi cationsVideo output Can be selected from NTSC and PALExternal interface USB 2.0Tripod socket ¼˝ (ISO)Supported languages Chi
253Technical Notes—Specifi cations Battery LifeThe number of shots that can be taken with an EN-EL4 battery varies with the con- di tion of the battery
254IndexMenus PLAYBACK MENU, 146–157Delete, 146–147Playback folder, 148Slide show, 149–150Hide image, 151–152Print set, 153–155Display mode, 156Image
255IndexBlur, reducing, 33, 50–51, 86. See also Exposure delay mode; Mirror-up modeBulb. See Long time exposuresBracketing, 96–103. See also Ex po s
13Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraExposureChoose an aperture (exposure mode A or M; 88, 90).Choose the exposure mode ( 83–91).Choose a shutt
256IndexMetering, 823D color matrix, 82center-weighted, 82color matrix, 82spot, 82Microdrive. See memory cardMirror up. See Shooting modeMonitor, 5,
Printed in JapanSB5E00200201(11)6MBA3511--No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical arti
14Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraThe Multi SelectorThe multi selector is used for the following operations:• Menu navigation: Cancel and retur
15Introduction—First StepsBefore using the camera for the fi rst time, complete the following steps:First StepsGetting the Camera Ready for UseStep 1 A
iThen read “Overview” and “Getting to Know the Camera” to acquaint your self with the con ven tions used in this man u al and the names of cam era par
16Introduction—First StepsStep 2—Insert the BatteryThe D2Hs is powered by a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL4 Li-ion battery (provided).2.1 Charge the batter
17Introduction—First StepsStep 3—Basic SetupChoose a language and set the time and date as described below.Turn camera on.3.1Display menus. *3.2Displa
18Introduction—First StepsHighlight World Time.3.9Display options.3.10Highlight Time zone.3.11Display map of world time zones.3.12Select local time zo
19Introduction—First StepsEdit Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Press multi selector left or right to select item, up or down to cha
20Introduction—First Steps4.1 Turn the camera offTurn the camera off before attaching or re mov ing lenses.4.2 Attach a lensKeep ing the mounting m
21Introduction—First Steps4 Protect the Camera from Dirt and DustAny dust, dirt, or other foreign matter inside your cam era could show up as specks o
22Introduction—First Steps No Memory CardIf no memory card is inserted in the camera when a charged EN-EL4 battery is inserted or the camera is pow er
23Introduction—First Steps5.4 Format the mem o ry cardMemory cards must be for mat ted be fore fi rst use. Formatting Memory CardsFormatting memory ca
24Introduction—First Steps Memory Cards• Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.• Format m
25This chapter takes you step-by-step through the process of taking your fi rst photographs and play ing them back.Basic PhotographyThis section desc
iiWARNINGS Do not look at the sun through the view- fi nderViewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfi nder could cause per ma n
26Tutorial—Basic PhotographyBasic PhotographyTaking Your First PhotographsThere are six basic steps to taking photographs:Step 1 Ready the Camera ...
27Tutorial—Basic PhotographyStep 1—Ready the CameraBefore taking photographs, ready the camera as described below.1.1 Turn the cam era onThe control
28Tutorial—Basic Photography1.3 Check the num ber of exposures re main ingThe exposure-count display in the top con-trol pan el shows the num ber of
29Tutorial—Basic PhotographyStep 2—Adjust Camera SettingsThis tutorial describes how to take photographs at the default settings listed in the table b
30Tutorial—Basic Photography2.2 Choose single-area AF ( 74)Rotate the AF-area mode se lec tor until it clicks into place point ing to (sin gle-are
31Tutorial—Basic PhotographyStep 3—Frame a PhotographTo prevent blurred photographs caused by unsteady hands (camera shake), hold the camera steadily
32Tutorial—Basic PhotographyStep 4—FocusIn sin gle-servo AF, the camera focuses on the sub ject in the se lect ed focus area when the shut ter-re leas
33Tutorial—Basic PhotographyStep 5—Check ExposureIn exposure mode P (programmed auto), the cam-era automatically sets shutter speed and aperture when
34Tutorial—Basic PhotographyWhile the photograph is being recorded to the mem o ry card, the access lamp next to the card slot cov er will light. Do
35Tutorial—Basic PlaybackBasic PlaybackViewing PhotographsTo play photographs back, press the button. The most recent pho to graph will be dis playe
iii• Do not immerse in or expose to wa ter.• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the prod uct, be sure to remove
37“Tutorial: Basic Photography” described the ba-sic order of operations for taking photographs at the most commonly-used settings. This chapter expl
38Taking Photographs Flash Photography... 104–114 Image Quality and Size ...
39Taking Photographs—Using Camera MenusThe next four sections involve settings that can be accessed via the camera menus. To view the menus, turn the
40Taking Photographs—Using Camera Menus• To return to the previous menu without making a selection, press the multi se lec tor to the left.• The sel
41Taking Photographs—Choosing a Shooting Mode*Average frame rate with continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto ex po sure, a shutter speed
42Taking Photographs—Choosing a Shooting ModeTo choose a shooting mode, press the mode dial lock release and turn the mode dial to the desired settin
43Taking Photographs—Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and SizeMaking Effective Use of MemoryTogether, image quality and size determine how much spa
44Taking Photographs—Image Quality and SizeImage quality can be set using the Image quality option in the shooting menu or by pressing the QUAL button
45Taking Photographs—Image Quality and SizeThe JPEG Compression MenuThe JPEG compression menu offers the following options for JPEG images:Option Desc
ivDo not dropThe product may malfunction if sub ject ed to strong shocks or vi bra tion.Keep dryThis product is not waterproof, and may mal func tion
46Taking Photographs—Image Quality and SizeThe Raw Compression MenuThe following options are available for NEF (RAW) images:Option DescriptionNEF (Raw
47Taking Photographs—Image Quality and Size2 High light the de sired op tion and press the multi se lec tor to the right. The shooting menu will be d
48Taking Photographs—Image Quality and Size Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/SizeThe following table shows the approximate number of pictures th
49Taking Photographs—Image Quality and Size Number of Exposures RemainingThe number of exposures remaining shown in the ex po sure count dis plays in
50Taking Photographs—Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)“Sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of fi lm speed. The higher the sensitivity, the less light n
51Taking Photographs—Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) HI-1 / H I- 2The higher the sensitivity, the more likely pictures are to be subject to “noise” in t
52Taking Photographs—White BalanceWhite BalanceKeeping Colors TrueThe color of light refl ected from an object varies with the color of the light sourc
53Taking Photographs—White BalanceTaking Photographs—White BalanceWhite balance can be set using the White Balance option in the shooting menu or by p
54Taking Photographs—White Balance2 Press the multi selector up or down to choose the desired value and press the multi selector to the right. The sh
55Taking Photographs—White BalanceTaking Photographs—White Balance Fine-Tuning and Color TemperatureApproximate color-temperatures for settings other
v• Do not store the camera with naph tha or camphor moth balls, close to equip ment that pro duc es strong mag net ic fi elds, or in areas subject to e
56Taking Photographs—White BalanceChoosing a Color TemperatureChoose a setting of (Choose color temp.) to select the color temperature from thirty-o
57Taking Photographs—White BalanceTaking Photographs—White BalancePreset White BalancePreset white balance is used to record and recall custom white b
58Taking Photographs—White BalanceMeasuring a Value for White BalanceWhite balance can be measured with reference to a neutral gray object or by measu
59Taking Photographs—White BalanceTaking Photographs—White Balance2 Release the WB button briefl y and then press the button until the icon in the re
60Taking Photographs—White Balance4 If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, will fl ash for about three seconds in the control p
61Taking Photographs—White BalanceTaking Photographs—White BalanceSelecting a White Balance PresetTo set white balance to a preset value:1 Highlight W
62Taking Photographs—White Balance5 Press the multi selector to the right to set white balance to the value stored in the selected preset and return t
63Taking Photographs—White BalanceTaking Photographs—White BalanceCopying White Balance from a Photograph (d-1 – d-4 Only)To copy a value for white b
64Taking Photographs—White BalanceCopying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1 – d-4To copy a measured value for white balance from d-0 to any of th
65Taking Photographs—Image AdjustmentTaking Photographs—Image AdjustmentImage AdjustmentShooting Menu SettingsThis section describes settings that can
viNotice for customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementD2HsTested To ComplyWith FCC Standar
66Taking Photographs—Image AdjustmentAdjusting Contrast: Tone CompensationAs photographs are saved to the memory card, they are processed to adjust th
67Taking Photographs—Image AdjustmentTaking Photographs—Image AdjustmentSuiting Colors to a Workfl ow: Color ModeColor mode determines the gamut of col
68Taking Photographs—Image Adjustment Color ModeModes I and III are recommended when taking photographs that will be printed with-out modifi cation or
69Taking Photographs—Image AdjustmentTaking Photographs—Image AdjustmentControlling Color: Hue AdjustmentHue can be adjusted in the range about –9 ° t
70Taking Photographs—FocusFocusControlling How the Camera FocusesThis section describes the options that control how your camera focuses: fo cus mode,
71Taking Photographs—Focus Predictive Focus TrackingIf the camera autofocus system detects that the subject is moving when the shutter-release button
72Taking Photographs—FocusFocus Area SelectionThe D2Hs offers a choice of eleven focus areas that together cover a wide area of the frame. The focus
73Taking Photographs—Focus Focus Area Selection for Portrait (Tall) Orientation PhotographsIf the shutter-release button for vertical shooting is un-l
74Taking Photographs—FocusAutofocusWhen the focus mode selector is set to S (single-servo autofocus) or C (con- tin u ous-servo auto fo cus), the cam
75Taking Photographs—FocusDescriptionModeUser selects focus area manually, but camera uses information from multiple focus areas to de ter mine focus.
viiNotice for customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis class B digital apparatus meets all re-quirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulati
76Taking Photographs—FocusFocus-area selectionAF-area mode Control-panel display Summary of Autofocus OptionsFocus modeManualSingle-area AFAF-SManualD
77Taking Photographs—FocusCamera focuses on subject in selected focus frame. Focus will remain locked while shutter-release button is pressed half wa
78Taking Photographs—FocusFocus LockFocus lock can be used to change the com po si tion after focusing, making it possible to focus on a subject that
79Taking Photographs—Focus3 Re com pose the pho to graph and shoot.In single-ser vo AF, focus will remain locked be tween shots as long as the shutter
80Taking Photographs—FocusGetting Good Results with AutofocusAutofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. If the camera is unab
81Taking Photographs—FocusManual FocusManual focus is available for lenses that do not sup port autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lens es) or when the autofocu
82Taking Photographs—ExposureMeteringThe metering method determines how the cam era sets exposure:ExposureControlling How the Camera Sets Exposure b6—
83Taking Photographs—ExposureExposure ModeExposure mode determines how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure. Four modes
84Taking Photographs—ExposureP: Programmed AutoIn this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture ac cord ing to a built-in pro
85Taking Photographs—Exposure Flexible ProgramIn programmed auto, different com bi na tions of shutter speed and ap er ture can be selected by rotatin
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