Nikon D70S Bedienungsanleitung

EnThe Nikon Guide to Digital Photographywith theDIGITAL CAMERA

viiiLCD Brightness ... 161Mirror Lock-Up...

90Taking Photographs—ExposureThe bracketing programs available depend on the option selected for Cus-tom Setting 9 (EV step; 144).No. of shotsContro

91Taking Photographs—ExposureNo. of shotsControl paneldisplayExposure increment 3 ±½ EV 0, –0.5, +0.5 3 ±1 EV 0, –1.0, +1.0Bracketingorder (EVs)

92Taking Photographs—Exposure3 Press the button and rotate the sub-com- mand dial to choose a bracketing program ( 93). Each increment is equival

93Taking Photographs—Exposure4 Com pose a photograph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will pro cessed to create the num ber of cop ies spec i fi ed in the

94Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyThe D70S is equipped with a Guide Number 15/49 Speedlight (ISO 200, m/ft; Guide Number at ISO 100 is 11/36). Wh

95Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyFlash Sync ModesThe following fl ash sync settings are available in P, S, A, and M modes:DescriptionFlash sync mo

96Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyThe following fl ash sync settings are available in , , and modes:DescriptionFlash sync modeCombines red-eye

97Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyUsing the Built-in SpeedlightFollow these steps when using the built-in Speedlight with a CPU lens.1 Rotate the

98Taking Photographs—Flash Photography4 Press the button and rotate the main command dial until the desired fl ash sync icon is displayed in the cont

99Taking Photographs—Flash Photography5 Press the shutter-release button halfway and check exposure (shutter speed and aperture). In , , , and m

1This chapter is divided into the following sections:OverviewRead this section for a description of how this man u al is organized and for an ex pla n

100Taking Photographs—Flash Photography Using the Built-in SpeedlightIf the built-in Speedlight is used in continuous shooting mode, only one photogra

101Taking Photographs—Flash Photography Compatible LensesThe built-in Speedlight can be used with any CPU lens with a focal length of 18–300 mm. Note

102Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyFlash Exposure CompensationIn P, S, A, and M modes, fl ash exposure compensation can be used to increase or redu

103Taking Photographs—Flash Photography2 Rotate the mode dial to the desired setting and choose a fl ash sync mode as described in Steps 1–4 of “Using

104Taking Photographs—Flash Photography5 Recompose the photograph.6 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. If desired, a

105Taking 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

106Taking Photographs—Self-Timer Mode4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the self-timer. The self-tim er lamp (AF-assist lam

107Taking Photographs—Using a Remote ControlThe optional ML-L3 remote control can be used for self-portraits and to oper-ate the camera remotely. Befo

108Taking Photographs—Using a Remote Control3 Frame the photograph. In autofocus (AF) mode, the camera shutter-release button can be used to check fo

109Taking Photographs—Using a Remote Control4 Aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at the in-frared receiver on the camera and press the shutter-release b

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

110Taking Photographs—Using a Remote ControlReplacing the BatteryThe ML-L3 remote control is powered by a three-volt CR2025 lithium battery. To repla

111Taking Photographs—Two-Button ResetThe camera settings listed below can be re stored to default values by holding the and but- tons down togeth

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113This section details the operations that can be per formed during playback, including thumbnail play back, playback zoom, and photo information dis

114More 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

115More About PlaybackThe following operations can be performed in single-image playback:To PressTo DescriptionView additional photographsPress multi

116More About PlaybackPhoto InformationPhoto in for ma tion is su per im posed on images displayed in single-im age play back. Press the multi-se lec

117More About PlaybackHistogram 1 Protect status...121 2 Frame number / total number of images...

118More About PlaybackViewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail PlaybackTo display images in “con tact sheets” of four or nine images, press the button in

119More 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

3Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraEyelet for camera strap: 13Mode dial: 10Accessory shoe: 187LCD illuminator ( ) button: 7Format ( ) butto

120More About PlaybackTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPress the button to zoom in on the im age displayed in single-image playback or on the im

121More About PlaybackProtecting Photographs from DeletionIn full-frame and thumbnail playback, the button can be use to protect pho to graphs from

122More About PlaybackDeleting Individual PhotographsTo delete a photograph displayed in single-image playback, or the pho to -graph highlighted in t

123Changes 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

124Menu Guide—The Playback MenuThe playback menu contains the following options:The Playback MenuManaging ImagesOptionDelete 124–125Playback fl dr 126R

125Menu Guide—The Playback MenuRepeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, highlight and press center of multi selector.

126Menu Guide—The Playback MenuPlayback FldrTo display the playback folder menu, highlight Playback fl dr in the playback menu ( 124) and press the m

127Menu Guide—The Playback MenuSlide ShowTo play images back one after the other in an automated “slide show,” highlight Slide show in the playback m

128Menu Guide—The Playback MenuThe dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends or when the button is pressed to pause playback. Press the

129Menu Guide—The Playback MenuHide ImageThe Hide image option is used to hide or reveal selected photographs. Hidden images are visible only in the

4Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body (continued)Depth-of-fi eld preview button: 76Tripod socketBattery-chamber cover: 14Battery-chambe

130Menu 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

131Menu Guide—The Playback MenuModifying the Print Order: Select / SetChoosing Select / set displays the photographs in the fold er or folders se-lec

132Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuThe shooting menu contains the following options:The Shooting MenuShooting OptionsOptionOptimize image *56–61Long exp.

133Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuLong Exp. NRThis option controls whether photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than about 1 s are processed to red

134Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuImage QualityImage quality can be selected from the options shown at right. For more information, see “Taking Photogra

135Menu Guide—Custom SettingsThe Custom Settings (CSM) menu can be used to customize camera settings to suit individual preferences. When Simple is

136Menu Guide—Custom SettingsThe HELP ButtonTo view help on Custom Settings, press the (HELP) button when an item is highlighted in the CSM menu or

137Menu Guide—Custom SettingsDefault settings are listed below.Option DefaultMenu reset NoRBeep On01Autofocus AF-S *02AF-area mode Single area †03AF a

138Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting 1: BeepTo turn the camera speaker on or off, highlight Beep in the CSM menu ( 135) and press the multi

139Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting 2: AutofocusTo choose how the camera focuses when the fo-cus-mode selector is set to AF, highlight Autofo

5Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraViewfi nder eyepiece: 27Bracketing () button: 87Playback () button: 114Menu ()button: 39Monitor: 13, 193

140Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting 3: AF-Area ModeTo choose how the focus area is selected when the focus-mode selector is set to AF, highli

141Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting 4: AF AssistTo choose whether the built-in AF-assist illumina-tor lights to assist the focus operation wh

142Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting 5: ISO AutoTo choose whether the camera automatically ad-justs sensitivity (ISO equivalency) as necessary

143Menu Guide—Custom SettingsSelecting On displays the menu shown at right. To accept the current setting for P, A, DVP mode and turn ISO auto on

144Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting 7: Image ReviewThis option determines whether photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after

145Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting 10: Exp Comp.This option controls whether the button is needed to set exposure compensation in P, S, a

146Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting 12: BKT SetThis option controls what settings are affected when auto bracketing is in effect. Highlight B

147Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting 14: Command DialThis option can be used to exchange the func-tions of the main and sub-command dials when

148Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting 17: Focus AreaBy default, the fo cus-area display is bounded by the four outer fo cus areas so that, for e

149Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting 18: AF Area IllmThis option controls whether or not the active focus area is highlighted in red in the vie

6Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraControl Panel 1 Shutter speed ... 76Exposure compensation value ... 86Flash c

150Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting 19: Flash ModeTo choose the fl ash mode for the built-in Speed-light, highlight Flash mode in the detailed

151Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCommander ModeWhen using optional SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlights with Commander mode selected for Custom Setting 19 (Flash

152Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting 20: Flash SignIn P, S, A, and M modes, the built-in Speedlight does not pop up automatically. This option

153Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting 22: Monitor OffThis option controls how long the monitor remains on when no operations are performed: 10 s

154Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting 25: RemoteThis option controls how long the camera will continue to wait for a signal from the remote cont

155Menu Guide—The Setup MenuThe setup menu contains three pages of options:The Setup MenuCamera Setup Using the Multi SelectorThe multi selector can b

156Menu Guide—The Setup MenuFoldersTo create and manage folders, or to choose the folder in which photographs will be stored, high-light Folders in

157Menu Guide—The Setup MenuNewTo create a new folder, highlight New in the Folders menu and press the multi selector to the right. The dialog shown

158Menu Guide—The Setup MenuRenameTo rename an existing folder, highlight Rename in the Folders menu and press the multi selector to the right.1 A li

159Menu Guide—The Setup MenuFile No. Seq.When a photograph is taken, the camera names the new fi le by adding one to the last fi le number used. This o

7Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera13 Flash compensation indicator... 10214 Exposure compensation indicator.. 8615 Flexible program indicator.

160Menu 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

161Menu Guide—The Setup MenuOption DescriptionCSM MenuTo choose whether the CSM menu lists all twenty-six Custom Settings or only the fi rst ten option

162Menu Guide—The Setup MenuMirror Lock-UpThis option is used to lock the mirror in the up position to allow inspection or cleaning of the low-pass fi

163Menu Guide—The Setup MenuLanguageTo change the language in which camera menus and messages are displayed, highlight Language in the setup menu (

164Menu Guide—The Setup MenuTo move the cursor in the comment area, press the button and rotate the main command dial. To enter a new letter at the

165Menu Guide—The Setup MenuUSBBefore connecting the camera to a com put er or printer via USB ( 171, 176), select the appropri-ate USB option. When

166Menu Guide—The Setup Menu3 Highlight Yes and press the multi selector to the right (to exit to the setup menu without acquiring Image Dust Off refe

167Menu Guide—The Setup Menu4 Position the lens ten centimeters (four inches) from a bright, featureless white object. After framing the object so th

168Menu Guide—The Setup MenuImage RotationBy default, the D70S records camera orientation with each photograph taken. This allows “tall” (portrait) o

169Photographs and camera menus can be displayed on a tele vi sion screen or recorded to video tape. If the PictureProject software provided with the

8Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraThe Viewfi nder Display Advanced Focusing Screen DisplayWhen the background is bright, the active focus area (

170Connections—Television PlaybackTelevision PlaybackConnecting the Camera to a Video Device Use an AC AdapterUse of an EH-5 AC adapter (available sep

171Connections—Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to a ComputerData Transfer and Camera ControlThe supplied UC-E4 USB cable can be used to connect the

172Connections—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

173Connections—Connecting to a ComputerIf Mass Storage is selected for USB, will be displayed in the control panel and viewfi nder (if PTP is select

174Connections—Connecting to a ComputerMacintoshDrag the camera volume (“NIKON D70S”) into the Trash.Disconnecting the CameraIf PTP is selected for US

175When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, photographs can be printed directly from the camera.Printing PhotographsConnecting

176Printing PhotographsWhen the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer via the supplied UC-E4 USB cable, selected JPEG photographs can

177Printing Photographs5 Turn the camera on. A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge menu.6 Press the multi selec

178Printing PhotographsPrinting Selected PhotographsTo print selected photos, highlight Print in the PictBridge menu and press the multi selector to t

179Printing Photographs7Scroll through photos. Current photo shown at bottom of display.Repeat steps 7 and 8 to select additional pictures. To desel

9Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera 1 8-mm (0.31˝) reference circle for center-weighted metering... 75 2 Focus brackets (focus areas

180Printing PhotographsPrinting the Current Print OrderTo print the current print order, highlight Print (DPOF) in the PictBridge menu and press the

181This chapter covers the following topics:Camera Settings Describes the functions available in different modes.Optional Accessories Lists the lenses

182Technical Notes—Camera SettingsCamera SettingsSettings Available in Different ModesThe following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in e

183Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesOptional AccessoriesLenses and Other AccessoriesLenses for the D70SCPU lenses (particularly type G and D lenses

184Technical Notes—Optional Accessories Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU LensesThe following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with t

185Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesPicture angleApproximate focal length (mm) in 35-mm format(modifi ed for picture angle)35-mm fi lm camera 20 24 2

186Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesOptional SpeedlightsWhen used with a compatible Speedlight such as the SB-800 or SB-600 (available separately),

187Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesThe following features are available with SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights:SB-800Flash mode / featureSB-800 (Adva

188Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesThe following Speedlights can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. If they are set to TTL, the camera shu

189Technical Notes—Optional Accessories Notes on Optional SpeedlightsRefer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the Speedlight supp

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

10Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraThe Mode DialIn addition to Digital Vari-Programs that allow settings to be adjusted to suit a particular sce

190Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesOther AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D70S. Contact your r

191Technical Notes—Optional Accessories Use Only Nikon Brand Ac ces so riesOnly Nikon brand ac ces so ries cer ti fi ed by Nikon spe cifi cal ly for u

192Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory CardsThe following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D70S:SanDiskSDCFB 16 MB,

193Technical Notes—Caring for the CameraCaring for the CameraStorage and MaintenanceStorageWhen the camera will not be used for an extended period, re

194Technical Notes—Caring for the CameraThe Low-Pass FilterThe CCD image sensor that acts as the cam era’s picture element is fi tted with a low-pass fi

195Technical Notes—Caring for the Camera5 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Repla

196Technical Notes—Caring for the CameraDo not dropThe product may malfunction if sub ject ed to strong shocks or vi bra tion.Keep dryThis product is

197Technical Notes—Caring for the Cameranot be us ing the prod uct for long pe ri ods, re move the bat tery to pre vent leak age and store the cam era

198Technical Notes—TroubleshootingTroubleshootingUnderstanding Error Messages and DisplaysThis section lists the indicators and error messages that ap

199Technical Notes—TroubleshootingIndicatorControl panelView-fi nder Solution186Speedlight that does not sup port i-TTL fl ash control at- tached and se

11Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraExposure ModesSelect these modes for full control over camera set-tings, including shutter speed and aperture

200Technical Notes—Troubleshooting A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cam er asIn extremely rare in stanc es, un usu al char ac ters may ap pear in t

201Technical Notes—Specifi cationsSpecifi cationsType Single-lens refl ex digital camera with interchangeable lensesCCD 23.7 × 15.6 mm; total pixels: 6.2

202Technical Notes—Specifi cationsAutofocusDetection range –1 – +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20 °C/68 °F)AF-area mode Single-area AF, dynamic-area AF, dynami

203Technical Notes—Specifi cationsStorageMedia Type I and II CompactFlash memory cards; MicrodrivesFile system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera Fi

204Technical Notes—Specifi cationsVideo output Can be selected from NTSC and PALExternal interface USB 2.0 full speedTripod socket ¼˝ (ISO)Power source

205Technical Notes—Specifi cations Battery LifeThe number of shots that can be taken with a fully-charged EN-EL3a battery (1500 mAh) varies with the co

206IndexMenus Playback menu, 124–131Delete, 124–125Playback fl dr, 126Rotate tall, 126Slide show, 127–128Hide image, 129Print set, 130–131 Shooting men

207IndexEV step, 144Exif version 2.21, 130Exposure bracketing, 88–91Exposure compensation, 86Exposure meters, 75. See also auto meter offEyepiece cap

208IndexShutter speed, 76–83and fl ash synchronization, 99Shooting menu, 132–134Shooting mode, 62–63Single-area AF. See AF-area mode.Single-frame play

No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without writ

12Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera The Multi SelectorThe button can also be used to select items highlighted in the camera menus. There may

13Introduction—First Steps The Monitor CoverA clear plastic cover (the BM-5 LCD monitor cover) is pro vid ed with the cam era to keep the monitor clea

14Introduction—First StepsInserting BatteriesThe D70S uses a rechargeable EN-EL3a Li-ion battery (supplied). Charge the battery before fi rst use or a

15 Using the Optional MS-D70 CR2 Lithium Battery HolderWhen inserted in the MS-D70 battery holder (available separately), CR2 lithium bat-teries can b

16Introduction—First StepsBasic SetupThe fi rst time the camera is turned on, the language selection dialog shown in Step 1 will be displayed in the mo

17Introduction—First Steps Basic SetupIf the button is not pressed at the completion of basic setup, the language selection dialog will be displayed

18Introduction—First StepsAttaching LensesNikon recommends using a type G or type D CPU lens to take full ad van tage of the features the camera offer

19Introduction—First Steps Protect the Camera from Dirt and DustAny dust, dirt, or other foreign matter inside your cam era could show up as specks or

…on connecting to a com put er or TV……on printing photos on a PictBridge printer…How to Read This Manual First, be aware of the warnings, cautions, an

20Introduction—First Steps3 Insert a memory cardInsert the memory card with the rear label toward the monitor (). When the memory card is fully inse

21Introduction—First StepsDuring formatting, the letters will be appear in the frame-count dis play. When for mat ting is com plete, the frame-coun

22Introduction—First Steps Removing Memory CardsMemory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. Be fore removing the mem o r

23This chapter is divided into the following sections:Basic PhotographyThis section details how to use the (auto) Digital Vari-Program for “point-an

24Tutorial—Basic Photography2.2 Check the battery levelCheck the battery level in the viewfi nder or control panel.Basic PhotographyTaking Your First

25Tutorial—Basic Photography2 Non-CPU LensesDigital Vari-Program modes (including mode) are available only with CPU lenses. The shutter release is

26Tutorial—Basic PhotographyStep 3—Adjust Camera SettingsWhen the mode dial is rotated to , camera settings are automatically ad-justed to produce op

27Tutorial—Basic PhotographyStep 4—Frame a PhotographChoose a focus mode and frame a photograph.4.1 Choose autofocusConfi rm that the focus-mode selec

28Tutorial—Basic PhotographyStep 5—FocusPress the shutter-release button halfway. The camera will automatically select the focus area containing the

29Tutorial—Basic PhotographyIn mode, the camera automatically sets shut-ter speed and aperture when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

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

30Tutorial—Basic Photography6 Shutter SoundThe D70S is equipped with a combined electronic (CCD) and mechanical shutter. This shutter operates on a d

31Tutorial—Basic PlaybackPress button at any time to dis-play most recent photograph.The ButtonPhotographs are automatically displayed while being

32Tutorial—Digital Vari-ProgramsDigital Vari-ProgramsCreative PhotographyThe D70S offers a choice of seven Digital Vari-Pro-gram modes. Selecting a p

33Tutorial—Digital Vari-Programs Close upUse for close-up shots of fl owers, insects, and other small objects in which main subject stands out clearly.

34Tutorial—Digital Vari-ProgramsSubject too dark. Raise sensitivity (ISO equiv a len cy; 46).DescriptionIndicatorSubject too bright. Use optional

35“Tutorial: Taking Photographs” described the basic order of operations for taking photographs at the most commonly-used settings. This chapter ex-p

36Taking PhotographsWhen to Use Shooting OptionsThe following fi gure illustrates when to use the shooting options described in this chapter.Image Qual

37Taking PhotographsFlash Photography ( 94–104)Use the built-in Speedlight for ad-ditional lighting when shooting poorly-lit or backlit subjects.Sens

38Taking Photographs The Shooting Menu ... 132–134The chart below shows the basic order f

39Taking Photographs—Using Camera MenusThe next four sections involve settings that can be accessed via the camera menus. To view the menus, turn the

iii• Replace the terminal cover when trans-porting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as neck lac es or hair pins.• Batte

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—Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and SizeMaking Effective Use of MemoryTogether, image quality and size determine how much spa

42Taking Photographs—Image Quality and SizeImage quality can be set using the Image quality option in the shooting menu or by pressing the QUAL button

43Taking Photographs—Image Quality and SizeImage SizeImage size is measured in pixels. Smaller sizes pro duce smaller fi les, making them suited to di

44Taking Photographs—Image Quality and SizeThe QUAL ButtonWhen the monitor is off, image size can be set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the

45Taking Photographs—Image Quality and Size Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/SizeThe following table shows the approximate number of pictures th

46Taking Photographs—Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)“Sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of fi lm speed. The higher the sensitivity, the less light n

47Taking Photographs—Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)The ISO ButtonWhen the monitor is off, sensitivity can be set by pressing the ISO button and rotati

48Taking Photographs—White BalanceWhite BalanceKeeping Colors TrueThe color of the light refl ected from an object varies with the color of the light s

49Taking Photographs—White BalanceWhite balance can be set using the White bal. option in the shooting menu or by pressing the WB button and rotating

ivNotice for customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementD70STested To ComplyWith FCC Standar

50Taking Photographs—White BalanceFine-Tuning White BalanceAt settings other than Preset, white bal ance can be “fi ne tuned” to compen-sate for vari a

51Taking Photographs—White BalanceThe WB ButtonWhen the monitor is off, white balance can be fi ne tuned by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub

52Taking Photographs—White BalancePreset White BalancePreset white balance is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting und

53Taking Photographs—White Balance3 Release the WB button briefl y and then press the button until the icon in the control panel starts to fl ash. A

54Taking Photographs—White BalanceHighlight Preset.1Highlight Use photo.3Display options.2Display current source photo. *4Copying White Balance from a

55Taking Photographs—White Balance† Images displayed may include those created by other cameras, but only photographs created with D70S can be used as

56Taking Photographs—Optimizing ImagesOptimizing ImagesImage EnhancementWhen a Digital Vari-Program mode is selected, the camera automatically op-timi

57Taking Photographs—Optimizing ImagesTo select an image optimization option:1 Highlight Optimize image in the shooting menu ( 132) and press the mul

58Taking Photographs—Optimizing ImagesAdjusting Contrast: Tone Comp.As photographs are saved to the memory card, they are processed to adjust the dist

59Taking Photographs—Optimizing ImagesSuiting Colors to a Workfl ow: Color ModeThe D70S offers a choice of color modes, which determine the gamut of co

vNotice for customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis class B digital apparatus meets all re-quirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulation

60Taking Photographs—Optimizing ImagesControlling Color: Hue AdjustmentHue can be adjusted in the range of about –9 ° to +9 ° in in cre ments of 3 °.

61Taking Photographs—Optimizing ImagesHighlight option.3Make selection.4Highlight optimization option.1Display sub-menu.2Choosing Custom Image Optimiz

62Taking Photographs—Choosing a Shooting ModeChoosing a Shooting ModeSingle Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Remote ControlShooting mode determines h

63Taking Photographs—Choosing a Shooting Mode The Memory BufferThe camera is equipped with a memory buffer for tem po rary storage, allowing shoot-ing

64Taking Photographs—FocusFocusControlling How the Camera FocusesThis section describes the options that control how your camera focuses: fo cus mode,

65Taking Photographs—Focus Predictive Focus TrackingIf the camera autofocus system detects that the subject is moving when the shutter-release button

66Taking Photographs—FocusFocus Area SelectionThe D70S offers a choice of fi ve focus areas that together cover a wide area of the frame. The focus ar

67Taking Photographs—Focus 3—AF-Area Mode ( 140)Custom Setting 3 (AF-area mode) de ter mines how the focus area is selected and what hap pens if the

68Taking Photographs—FocusFocus-areaselectionActivefocus areaCustom Setting 3 (AF-area mode)Controlpanel Summary of Autofocus OptionsCustom Setting 2

69Taking Photographs—FocusHow it works When to use itCamera focuses on subject in selected focus area. Beep sounds when camera has focused. Focus wi

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70Taking 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

71Taking Photographs—Focus3 Re com pose the pho to graph and shoot.In single-ser vo AF (AF-S), focus will remain locked be tween shots as long as the

72Taking Photographs—FocusThe AF-Assist IlluminatorThe built-in AF assist illuminator enables the camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit.

73Taking Photographs—FocusGetting Good Results with AutofocusAutofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. If the camera is unab

74Taking Photographs—FocusManual FocusManual focus is available for lenses that do not sup port autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lens es) or when autofocus do

75Taking Photographs—ExposureMeteringIn P, S, A, and M modes, the metering mode determines how the camera sets exposure. The following options are av

76Taking Photographs—ExposureExposure ModeWhen the mode dial is rotated to P, S, A, or M, the user can set shutter speed and aperture as described on

77Taking Photographs—ExposureP: Auto Multi ProgramIn this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture ac cord ing to a built-in

78Taking Photographs—ExposureIf the fl ash-ready indicator ( ) blinks in the viewfi nder, the fl ash can be used for ad-ditional lighting. The fl ash-rea

79Taking Photographs—ExposureS: Shutter-Priority AutoIn mode S, you choose the shutter speed while the camera au to mat i cal ly se-lects the aperture

viiExposure ... 75Metering...

80Taking Photographs—Exposure Changing from Mode M to Mode SIf you select a shutter speed of or (long time exposure) in mode M and then select mod

81Taking Photographs—ExposureA: Aperture-Priority AutoIn mode A, you choose the aperture while the camera controls shutter speed for optimal exposure.

82Taking Photographs—ExposureM: ManualIn mode M, the user controls both shutter speed and aperture. Shut ter speed can be set to values between 30 s

83Taking Photographs—Exposure The Flash-Ready IndicatorIf the fl ash-ready indicator () blinks in the viewfi nder, the fl ash can be used for ad-ditional

84Taking Photographs—ExposureAutoexposure LockWhen center-weighted metering is used, an area in the center of the frame is assigned the greatest weigh

85Taking 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

86Taking Photographs—ExposureExposure CompensationTo obtain the desired results with certain subject compositions, it may be nec es sary to use ex po

87Taking Photographs—ExposureBracketingIn P, S, A, and M modes, the D70S offers three types of bracketing (bracket-ing is not available in Digital Var

88Taking Photographs—ExposureExposure and Flash Bracketing1 Se lect the type of brack et ing to be per formed us ing Cus tom Set ting 12 (BKT set;

89Taking Photographs—Exposure4 Com pose a photograph, focus, and shoot. The cam era will vary ex po sure and/or fl ash level shot-by-shot according to