Nikon D2H User Manual

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88Taking Photographs—ExposureS: Shutter-Priority AutoIn shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera au to mat i cal ly select

89Taking Photographs—Exposure Non-CPU LensesExposure mode A (aperture-priority auto) is automatically selected when a non-CPU lens is attached. The e

90Taking Photographs—ExposureA: Aperture-Priority AutoIn aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera au to -mat i cal ly selects

91Taking 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 (

92Taking Photographs—ExposureM: ManualIn manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shut ter speed can be set to values betwe

93Taking 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 (

94Taking Photographs—ExposureShutter-Speed and Aperture LockThe button can be used to lock shutter speed at the value selected in shut-ter-priority

95Taking Photographs—ExposureAutoexposure LockWhen center-weighted metering is used, an area in the center of the frame is assigned the greatest weigh

96Taking 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

97Taking Photographs—ExposureExposure CompensationTo obtain the desired results with certain subject compositions, it may be nec es sary to use ex po

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98Taking Photographs—ExposureBracketingThe D2H offers three types of bracketing: ex po sure bracketing, fl ash brack- et ing, and white bal ance bracke

99Taking Photographs—Exposure3 Press ing the button, rotate the sub-com mand dial to choose the exposure increment ( 100–102).4 Com pose a photogr

100Taking Photographs—ExposureThe bracketing programs available depend on the option selected for Cus-tom Setting b3 (EV step; 184).1/3 Step Selected

101Taking 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 ±

102Taking 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

103Taking Photographs—ExposureWhite Balance Bracketing1 Choose WB bracketing for Cus tom Set ting e5 (Auto BKT set; 196).2 Press ing the button,

104Taking 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

105Taking Photographs—ExposureThe number of shots, white balance (WB) increment, and bracketing order for each of the possible white-balance bracketin

106Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyThe D2H supports fl ash photography when an optional Speedlight is mount-ed on the camera’s accessory shoe. A fl

107Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyFlash Color Information CommunicationSB-800 fl ash units can provide the camera information on the color tempera

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108Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyFV LockThis feature is used to lock fl ash output, allowing photographs to be re-composed without changing the fl

109Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyAF-Assist for Multi-Area AFThe SB-800 features AF-assist illumination linked to the D2H focus areas, allowing a

110Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyD-TTL Flash ControlD-TTL fl ash control is available when an optional SB-series 80DX, 28DX, or 50DX Speedlight i

111Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyCompatible SpeedlightsThe following Speedlights support TTL fl ash control: 1 Standard i-TTL for Digital SLR is

112Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyThe following Speedlights can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. If they are set to TTL, the camera shu

113Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyFlash Sync ModesThe D2H supports the following fl ash sync modes:DescriptionFlash sync modeThis mode is recommen

114Taking 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

115Taking Photographs—Flash Photography Shutter Speed and ApertureThe following table lists values that can be chosen for shutter speed and aperture w

116Taking Photographs—Flash Photography Notes on Optional SpeedlightsRefer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the Speedlight supp

117Taking Photographs—Flash PhotographyFlash Contacts and IndicatorsThe D2H is equipped with an accessory shoe for attaching Speedlights direct-ly to

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

118Taking Photographs—Interval Timer PhotographyThe D2H is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals.1 Highlight Intvl timer shoo

119Taking Photographs—Interval Timer Photography3 After highlighting Start at the bottom of the interval timer menu and pressing the multi selector up

120Taking Photographs—Interval Timer PhotographyDuring ShootingDuring interval timer photography, the icon in the top control panel will blink. Imm

121Taking Photographs—Interval Timer PhotographyIntvl timer shootingSelect intvl*no. of shots010x3=0030Remaining (intvl*shots)010x3=0030OffOnStartSHOO

122Taking Photographs—Interval Timer Photography Shooting ModeRegardless of the shooting mode selected, the camera will take the specifi ed number of s

123Taking 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

124Taking Photographs—Non-CPU LensesBy specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to a variety of CPU len

125Taking Photographs—Non-CPU Lenses2 Highlight Focal length and press the multi selector to the right.Focal lengthMaximum apertureNon-CPU lens data

126Taking Photographs—Non-CPU Lenses2 Press the FUNC. button and rotate the main command dial. Focal length is displayed in the top control panel:The

127Taking Photographs—Non-CPU Lenses2 Press the FUNC. button and rotate the sub-command dial. Maximum aperture is dis-played in the top control panel

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

128Taking 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

129This section details the operations that can be per formed during playback, including thumbnail play back, playback zoom, and photo information dis

130More About PlaybackSingle-Image PlaybackTo play photographs back, press the button. The most recent pho to graph will be dis played in the mon i

131More 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

132More About PlaybackPhoto InformationPhoto in for ma tion is su per im posed on images displayed in single-im age play- back. De pend ing on the op

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134More About PlaybackViewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail PlaybackTo display images in “con tact sheets” of four or nine images, press the button an

135More About PlaybackPress and / or rotateTo DescriptionDisplay menusPress button to display camera menus ( 39).Change protect status of highli

136More 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

137More About PlaybackProtecting Photographs from DeletionIn full-frame and thumbnail playback, the button can be used to protect pho to graphs from

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

138More About PlaybackDeleting Individual PhotographsTo delete a photograph displayed in single-image playback, or the pho to -graph highlighted in t

139The D2H 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’s

140Voice MemosRecording Voice MemosVoice memos up to sixty seconds long can be added to photographs using the built-in microphone. In shooting mode,

141Voice Memos Interrupting RecordingRecording will end automatically if:• The button is pressed to display the menus• The button is pressed• The

142Voice MemosVoice Memo Recording OptionsThree setup menu options control voice memo recording: Voice memo, Voice memo protect, and Voice memo button

143Voice MemosVoice Memo ProtectThis option controls whether the voice memo for the most recent photograph can be overwritten in shooting mode. Highl

144Voice 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

145Voice 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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147Changes 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

4Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body (continued)Ambient light sensor: 51, 57Self-timer lamp: 123Flash sync terminal: 11710-pin remo

148Menu Guide—The Playback MenuThe playback menu contains the following options:The Playback MenuManaging ImagesND2H2sPLAYBACK MENUDeletePlayback fold

149Menu Guide—The Playback MenuHighlight image. (To view highlight-ed image full screen, press . Press again to return to thumbnail list.)100-1100-

150Menu Guide—The Playback MenuPlayback FolderTo display the playback folder menu, highlight Playback folder in the playback menu ( 148) and press t

151Menu Guide—The Playback MenuSlide ShowTo play images back one after the other in an automated “slide show,” highlight Slide show in the playback m

152Menu 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

153Menu Guide—The Playback MenuOKAudio playbackPLAYBACK MENUOffOnOFFON• On: voice memos are played back during slide shows. The menu shown at right

154Menu Guide—The Playback MenuHide ImageThe Hide image option is used to hide or reveal selected photographs. Hid-den images are visible only in the

155Menu Guide—The Playback MenuRevealing All Photographs: Deselect AllChoosing Deselect all? displays the confi rmation dialog shown at right. Press t

156Menu 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

157Menu Guide—The Playback MenuModifying the Print Order: Select / SetChoosing Select / set displays the photographs in the fold er or folders se-lec

5Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraEyepiece shutter lever: 31Viewfi nder eyepiece: 31, 232Delete () button: 35, 138Format ( ) button: 23Pla

158Menu Guide—The Playback MenuRemoving All Images from the Print Order: Deselect AllChoosing Deselect all? displays the confi rmation dialog shown at

159Menu Guide—The Playback MenuDisplay ModeDisplay mode determines what information is included in the photo-information display ( 132). Highlight D

160Menu Guide—The Playback MenuAfter DeleteAfter delete determines whether the follow-ing or previous photograph is displayed after an image is delete

161Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuThe shooting menu contains two pages of options:The Shooting MenuManaging ImagesA100NORMDSCONASHOOTING MENUShooting men

162Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuShooting Menu BankShooting menu settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effe

163Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuRenaming Shooting Menu Banks1 Highlight Rename and press the multi selector to the right.2 A list of shooting menu bank

164Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuReset Shooting MenuTo restore default settings for the current shooting menu bank ( 162), highlight Reset shooting me

165Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuActive FolderTo select the folder in which subsequent im-ages will be stored, highlight Active folder in the shooting

166Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuFile NamePhotographs are saved using fi le names consisting of “DSC_” or “_DSC” followed by a four-digit fi le number and

167Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuImage QualityEight options are available for image quality. See “Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size” ( 41).OK

6Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraThe Top Control Panel12345671415161782220191891011121321

168Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuISOSensitivity (ISO equivalency) can be increased from the default value, which is roughly equivalent to ISO 200. Sett

169Menu Guide—The Shooting MenuHue AdjustmentHue can be set to values between approximately –9 ° and +9 ° in seven increments of roughly 3 °. See “Ta

170Menu 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

171Menu Guide—Custom SettingsOptionsBank select Custom settingMenu reset Reset CSM menuCR173174Metering/ExposurebISO step value ISO step valueb2 183Ce

172Menu Guide—Custom SettingsOptionsShooting/DisplaydMaximum shots C-Mode max. shotsd2 188Illumination LCD Illuminationd7 193Cntrl panel/fi nder Contro

173Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting C: Bank SelectCustom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no ef

174Menu Guide—Custom Settings Two - Button ResetCustom Settings are not reset when a two-button reset is performed ( 128). Custom Settings BankIf set

175Menu Guide—Custom SettingsDefault settings are listed below.OptionAF-S mode prioritya2 FocusVertical AF ONa8 AF-ON+Focus areaFocus areaa7 No wrapAF

176Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting a1: AF-C Mode PriorityThis option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release b

177Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting a3: Group Dynamic AFThis option controls how focus areas are grouped in group dynamic-AF ( 76) and wheth

7Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera 1 Shutter speed ... 85, 93, 94Exposure compensation value ... 97Number of shots in brack

178Menu Guide—Custom Settings* The center focus-area group is selected by pressing the center of the multi selector once to activate the current cente

179Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting a4: Disable Lock-onThis option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to t

180Menu Guide—Custom SettingsOption DescriptionOn(default)Active focus area displayed in continuous mode.OffFocus areas not displayed in continuous mo

181Menu Guide—Custom SettingsOption Description0.2 s(default)Active focus area displayed for 0.2 s.1 s Active focus area displayed for 1 s.When Select

182Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting a8: Vertical AF-ONThis option determines what functions are as-signed to the AF-ON button for vertical sho

183Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting b2: ISO Step ValueThis option determines whether adjustments to sensitivity (ISO equivalency) are made in

184Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting b3: EV StepThis option determines whether adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, and bracketing are made

185Menu Guide—Custom SettingsOption Description[+/-] & CMD Dial(default)CMD Dial onlyExposure compensation set by rotating command dial only. Dia

186Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting c1: AE LockThis option controls whether exposure locks while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway

187Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting c3: Auto Meter-OffThis option controls how long the camera con-tinues to meter exposure when no operations

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

8Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraThe Rear Control Panel13245679813101112

188Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting d1: Shooting SpeedThis option determines the rate at which photo-graphs can be taken in CL (continuous low

189Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting d3: Exp. Delay ModeShutter release can be delayed until about 0.4 s after the shutter-release button is pr

190Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting d4: Long Exp. NRThis option controls whether photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than about ½ s are

191Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting d5: File No. Seq.When a photograph is taken, the camera names the fi le new by adding one to the last fi le

192Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting d6: Cntrl Panel/FinderThe options in this menu control the information displayed in the viewfi nder and rea

193Menu Guide—Custom SettingsViewfi nder DisplayThis option controls whether the viewfi nder shows the frame count or number of exposures remaining (not

194Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting e1: Flash Sync SpeedThis option controls fl ash sync speed. Options range from ½50 s (1/250, the default s

195Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting e3: AA Flash ModeThis option controls whether fl ash level is auto-matically adjusted for aperture when an

196Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting e5: Auto BKT SetThis option controls what settings are affected when auto bracketing is in effect. Highli

197Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting e6: Manual Mode BktingThis option controls what settings are affected when AE & fl ash or AE only is

9Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera 1 Custom settings bank ... 173 2 “Remaining” indicator... 28, 47 3 Shooting menu

198Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting e8: Auto BKT SelectionThis option controls how the bracketing program is selected. Highlight e8 Auto BKT

199Menu Guide—Custom SettingsPress the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.Option Descriptio

200Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting f2: Multi SelectorIf desired, the multi selector can be used to ac-tivate the exposure meters or initiate

201Menu Guide—Custom SettingsCustom Setting f4: FUNC. ButtonThis option controls the function performed by the FUNC. button. Highlight f4 FUNC. Butto

202Menu Guide—Custom SettingsRotate DirectionThis option controls the direction of all com-mand dials when setting fl exible program, shutter speed, ea

203Menu Guide—Custom SettingsChange Main/SubThis option can be used to exchange the functions of the main and sub-command dials when setting shutter s

204Menu Guide—Custom SettingsMenus and PlaybackThis option controls the functions performed by the command dials during playback or when menus are dis

205Menu Guide—Custom SettingsOption DescriptionHoldDefault(default)Changes to settings made by rotating command dial while button is held down.Setting

206Menu Guide—The Setup MenuThe setup menu contains three pages of options:The Setup MenuCamera SetupOFFOFFONEn0FormatLCD brightnessMirror lock-upVide

207Menu 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

10Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraThe Viewfi nder Display3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11121314 1516 17 18 19 202122242526272321

208Menu Guide—The Setup MenuLCD BrightnessTo adjust monitor brightness, highlight LCD brightness in the setup menu ( 206) and press the multi select

209Menu 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

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211Menu Guide—The Setup MenuAttach CommentTo add the comment to all subsequent photographs, highlight Attach com-ment in the input comment menu and pr

212Menu Guide—The Setup MenuAudio OutputThis menu contains output options for voice memos. See “Voice Memos” ( 139).Audio outputVia speakerVia VIDEO

213Menu 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

214Menu Guide—The Setup MenuDust Off Ref PhotoThis option is used to acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off function in Nikon Capture (for mor

215Menu 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

216Menu Guide—The Setup MenuBattery InfoTo view information on the EN-EL4 rechargeable Li-ion battery currently inserted in the camera, highlight Ba

217Menu Guide—The Setup MenuWireless LANThis option is only available when the optional WT-1/WT-1A wireless transmitter is mounted on the camera. To

11Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera 1 8-mm (0.31˝) reference circle for center-weighted metering... 84 2 Focus brackets (focus area

218Menu Guide—The Setup MenuAuto SendChoose whether to transmit photographs to the server as they are taken. Press the multi selector up or down to h

219Menu Guide—The Setup MenuDeselect All?Choose whether to remove “send” and “sent” marking from all images on the memory card. Press the multi selec

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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 ComputerIf Mass Storage is selected for USB, will be displayed in the rear control panel and viewfi nder. The apertu

226Connections—Connecting to a ComputerMacintoshDrag the camera volume (“NIKON_D2H” or “NIKON D2H”) into the Trash.Disconnecting the CameraIf PTP is s

227This chapter covers the following topics:Optional Accessories A list of the lenses and other accessories available for the D2H.Caring for the Camer

12Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraThe Command DialsThe main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adju

228Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesOptional AccessoriesLenses and Other AccessoriesLenses for the D2HThe D2H is compatible with a variety of AF Ni

229Technical 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

230Technical 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

231Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesOther AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D2H. Contact your re

232Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesViewfi nder eyepieceaccessories♦ Focusing ScreensThe following focusing screens are available for the D2H:Type B

233Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesOptional Speedlights♦ SB-800 SpeedlightThis high performance Speedlight has a Guide Number of 53/174 (m/ft, 35-

234Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesOptional Speedlights (continued)♦ SB-80DX SpeedlightThis high performance Speedlight has a Guide Number of 53/1

235Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesRemoteterminalaccessoriesThe D2H is equipped with a ten-pin remote terminal for remote control and automatic ph

236Technical Notes—Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory CardsThe following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D2H:Operation is not guar

237Technical Notes—Caring for the CameraCaring for the CameraStorage and MaintenanceStorageWhen the camera will not be used for an extended period, re

13Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraExposureChoose an aperture (exposure mode A or M; 90, 92).Choose the exposure mode ( 86–93).Choose a shutt

238Technical Notes—Caring for the Camera3 Remove the existing screen, using the sup-plied tweezers and being careful to handle the screen by the tab t

239Technical Notes—Caring for the CameraReplacing the Clock BatteryThe camera clock is powered by a CR1616 lithium battery with a life of about four y

240Technical Notes—Caring for the CameraThe Low-Pass FilterThe LBCAST image sensor that acts as the cam era’s picture element is fi tted with a low-pas

241Technical Notes—Caring for the Camera6 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Repla

242Technical Notes—TroubleshootingTroubleshootingUnderstanding Error Messages and DisplaysThis section lists the indicators and error messages that ap

243Technical Notes—TroubleshootingIndicatorControl panelView-fi nder Solution111, 112Speedlight that does not sup port D-TTL fl ash control at tached a

244Technical Notes—TroubleshootingIndicatorControl panel SolutionProblemMonitor22, 150No images on memory card or folder(s) selected for play back con

245Technical Notes—Specifi cationsType Single-lens refl ex digital camera with interchangeable lensesLBCAST image sensor 23.3 × 15.5 mm; total pixels: 4

246Technical Notes—Specifi cationsAutofocusDetection range –1 – +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20 °C/68 °F)AF-area mode Single-area AF, dynamic-area AF, group

247Technical Notes—Specifi cationsFlashSync contact X-contact only; fl ash synchronization at up to ½50 sSync modes Front curtain sync (normal), slow sy

14Introduction—Getting to Know the CameraThe Multi SelectorThe multi selector is used for the following operations:Menu navigationCancel and return to

248Technical Notes—Specifi cationsVideo output Can be selected from NTSC and PALExternal interface USB 2.0Tripod socket ¼˝ (ISO)Power source • One 11.1

249Technical 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

250IndexSymbols3D color matrix metering. See Metering3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR, 110AAdvanced Wireless Lighting, 106AF-area

251IndexHHide image, 154Highlight display, 133, 159Histogram, 133, 159Hue adjustment, 69, 169IIlluminator. See Backlight, con trol panelImage dust of

Printed in JapanSB4G00850601(11)6MBA0511-BNo reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical arti

15Introduction—First StepsInsert the Battery 17STEP 2Choose a Language 18STEP 3Set the Time and Date 19STEP 4Before using your camera for the fi rst ti

16Introduction—First Steps1 EN-EL4 Batteries ( 17)EN-EL4 rechargeable Li-ion batteries can provide compatible devices with information on battery cha

17Introduction—First StepsStep 2—Insert the BatteryThe D2H is powered by a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL4 Li-ion battery (provided).2.1 Charge the battery

iHow to Read This Manual First, be aware of the warnings, cautions, and notices on pages ii–vii.…and on op tion al ac ces so ries, camera care, and tr

18Introduction—First StepsStep 3—Choose a LanguageCamera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German, English, Spanish, French, Chine

19Introduction—First StepsStep 4—Set the Time and DateThe time and date of recording is included with all pictures. To ensure that your pictures are

20Introduction—First Steps5.1 Turn the camera offTurn the camera off before attaching or re mov ing lenses.5.2 Attach a lensKeep ing the mounting m

21Introduction—First Steps5 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 Steps6.4 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 descr

26Tutorial—Basic PhotographyBasic PhotographyTaking Your First PhotographsAdjust Camera Settings 29–30STEP 2Ready the Camera 27–28STEP 1There are six

27Tutorial—Basic PhotographyStep 1—Ready the CameraBefore taking photographs, ready the camera as described below.1.1 Turn the cam era onThe control

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

28Tutorial—Basic Photography1.3 Check the num ber of exposures re main ingThe exposure-count displays in the top con-trol pan el and viewfi nder show

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 ( 76)Rotate the AF-area mode se lec tor until it clicks into place point ing to (sin gle-area

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 after shooting, the access lamp next to the card slot cov er w

35Tutorial—Basic PlaybackBasic PlaybackViewing PhotographsTo play photographs back, press the button. The most recent pho to graph will be dis playe

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37“Tutorial: Basic Photography” described the basic order of operations for taking photographs at the most commonly-used settings. This chapter ex-pl

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

38Taking PhotographsThe chart below shows the basic order for adjusting settings when taking photographs. Before proceeding, be sure to read “Using C

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

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 SizeThe QUAL ButtonImage quality can also be set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dia

44Taking Photographs—Image Quality and SizeThe Raw Compression MenuThe Raw compression menu controls whether NEF (RAW) images are compressed. The se

45Taking 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

46Taking Photographs—Image Quality and SizeImagequality Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/SizeThe following table shows the approximate number of

47Taking Photographs—Image Quality and Size*All fi gures are approximate. Size of JPEG fi les varies with scene recorded.†Maximum number of frames that

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

48Taking Photographs—Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)“Sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of fi lm speed. The higher the sensitivity, the less light n

49Taking Photographs—Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) b1—ISO Auto ( 182)When ON is selected for Custom Setting b1 (ISO Auto), the camera will automatica

50Taking Photographs—Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) b2—ISO Step Value ( 183)Depending on the option selected for Custom Setting b2, sensitivity can al

51Taking Photographs—White BalanceWhite BalanceKeeping Colors TrueThe color of light refl ected from an object varies with the color of the light sourc

52Taking Photographs—White BalanceWhite balance can be set using the White bal. option in the shooting menu or by pressing the WB button and rotating

53Taking Photographs—White BalanceThe WB ButtonWhite balance can also be set by pressing the WB button and rotating the main command dial. White bala

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 BalanceThe WB ButtonWhite balance can also be fi ne-tuned by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial. Wh

56Taking Photographs—White Balance2 Highlight the desired color temperature and press the multi selector to the right. The shooting menu will be disp

57Taking Photographs—White BalancePreset White BalancePreset white balance is used to record and recall custom white balance set-tings for shooting un

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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 Balance2 Release the WB button briefl y and then press the button until the icon in the rear control panel and viewfi nder

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 BalanceSelecting a White Balance PresetTo set white balance to a preset value:1 Highlight White bal. preset in the white b

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 Balance3 Press the button to return to the thumbnail display.d-0d-1d-3d-2dddddddddddd-4d-4d-4d-4d-4d4dd44dd-4dd44dd-4SetS

64Taking Photographs—White Balance4 Press the center of the multi selector to copy the white balance value for the highlighted photograph to the selec

65Taking Photographs—Image AdjustmentImage AdjustmentShooting Menu SettingsThis section describes settings that can only be adjusted from the shooting

66Taking Photographs—Image AdjustmentAdjusting Contrast: Tone CompensationAs photographs are saved to the memory card, they are processed to adjust th

67Taking Photographs—Image AdjustmentSuiting Colors to a Workfl ow: Color ModeThe D2H offers a choice of color modes, which determine the gamut of col-

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68Taking Photographs—Image Adjustment2 High light the de sired op tion and press the multi se lec tor to the right. The shooting menu will be display

69Taking Photographs—Image AdjustmentControlling Color: Hue AdjustmentHue can be adjusted in the range about –9 ° to +9 ° in in cre ments of 3 °. If

70Taking Photographs—Choosing a Shooting ModeChoosing a Shooting ModeSingle Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror UpShooting mode determines how th

71Taking Photographs—Choosing a Shooting Mode The Memory BufferThe camera is equipped with a memory buffer for tem po rary storage, allowing shoot-ing

72Taking Photographs—FocusFocusControlling How the Camera FocusesThis section describes the options that control how your camera focuses: fo cus mode,

73Taking Photographs—Focus Predictive Focus TrackingIf the camera autofocus system detects that the subject is moving when the shutter-release button

74Taking Photographs—FocusFocus Area SelectionThe D2H offers a choice of eleven focus areas that together cover a wide area of the frame. The focus a

75Taking Photographs—Focus Focus Area Selection for Portrait (Tall) Orientation PhotographsIf the shutter-release button for vertical shooting is un-l

76Taking 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

77Taking Photographs—FocusDescriptionMode IconCamera automatically selects focus area containing subject clos-est to camera. Prevents out-of-focus sh

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78Taking Photographs—FocusFocus-areaselectionActivefocus areaAF-areamodeControl-panel display Summary of Autofocus OptionsFocusmodeManualShown inviewfi

79Taking Photographs—FocusCamera focuses on subject in selected focus area. Focus will remain locked while shutter-release button is pressed half way

80Taking 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

81Taking 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

82Taking Photographs—FocusGetting Good Results with AutofocusAutofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. If the camera is unab

83Taking Photographs—FocusManual FocusManual focus is available for lenses that do not sup port autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lens es) or when the autofocu

84Taking Photographs—ExposureMeteringThree metering method are available to determine how the cam era sets exposure. Before shooting, press the meter

85Taking Photographs—ExposureExposure ModeExposure mode determines how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure. Four modes

86Taking Photographs—ExposureP: Programmed AutoIn this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture ac cord ing to a built-in pro

87Taking Photographs—Exposure Flexible ProgramIn programmed auto, different com bi na tions of shutter speed and ap er ture can be selected by rotatin