Nikon E2 User Manual

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10 General recommendations • Warranty/registration cards Confirm that warranty and registration cards are included in this package. Please fill out

Description of acronyms I NTSC ... National Television System Committee, color television telecasting specifications adopted mainly in Ja

Contents I WARNING················· · ····· · · ················ ···2-5 Nomenclature· ... 6-8 Foreword···········

Advanced photography ... ... ... ·51 Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode· ... ·52 Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

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Major features . High resolution, high quality images I 1,3 million pixel CCD (1280 x 1000 pixels) and digital image recording systems capture crisp

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I Dedicated accessories The following accessories are not included with the E2/E2s, but are required for proper operation of the camera. -See page 87

Preparations for taking pictures 19

2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

I Mounting and removing the lens Only the Nikkor lenses which are listed in the usability chart can be used with the E2/E2s. (See pages 75-76.) -Be s

Installing and removing the battery Use the Rechargeable Battery Pack EN-1 . The battery pack was not charged when shipped from the factory. You must

I Checking battery power Be sure to check the camera's battery power after installing a fresh battery pack or prior to taking photographs in ord

Setting and checking date and time You can check the current data by pushing the DATE button. The display in the LCD panel changes in the following or

I Inserting the Image Memory Card Use the Nikon Image Memory Card EC-15 and be sure to initialize the card before using it for the first time. -The I

. CAUTION • If no memory card is inserted, the Image Memory Card indicator in the LCD panel and the viewfinder blinks as a warning. You should then

I 26 Basic camera seHings The following lens type and settings selection provide highly automatic. convenient operation. You may use any usalbe Nikkor

Selecting Programmed Auto mode Programmed Auto is ideal for quick operation and is the simplest method for exposure control. Use this mode for most g

I Selecting Programmed Auto mode 5 Set the image quality to NORMAL. Keeping the QUALITY button pressed, rotate the command dial to set the image quali

Holding the camera and composing the picture 1 Adjust the eyepoint. You can select the best viewing position by adjusting the eye point. Eyeglass wea

For customers in the U.S.A. WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

I Focusing and shooting 1 Set the Main dial to any position other than L, and press the shutter release button halfway. Confirm that the in-focus indi

Playing back the pictures The camera has a built-in video output terminal that enables you to immediately playback the exposed images on a TV monitor

I Playing back the pictures 4 When finished , rotate the Main dial to L. 32 Camera power will turn OFF automatically after approx. 3 minutes when t

Functions and settings This section explains basic camera functions and how best to utilize them to obtain optimum results in a variety of photographi

I Setting the frame advance mode The Main dial turns the power ON and OFF, and selects shooting, data transfer and playback modes. Whi le pressing th

Setting the exposure mode This camera offers four exposure modes: Programmed Auto (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority (A) and Manual (M

I Setting the metering systems This camera features three types of exposure metering systems-Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted Metering and Spot Meteri

Setting image quality Depending on the effect you wish to achieve, four image quality modes are provided with this camera. Pictures taken in Hi ima

I I Adjusting white balance In order to ensure proper white balance, an Auto white balance mode and five manual white balance modes are provided with

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I Adjusting white balance . CAUTION In the following situations, auto white balance mode (A) will not function. • Taking pictures where the illuminati

Setting the sensitivity level Two shooting sensitivity levels equivalent to film speeds of ISO 800 (STO) and ISO 1600 (HIGH) can be selected. Set th

I Setting the focus mode This camera provides two autofocus modes-Single Servo Autofocus (S) and Continuous Servo Autofocus (C)-and a Manual Focus mod

Viewfinder indications in autofocus modes (5, C) • The subject is in-focus. X Autofocus is not possible. The subject is located closer than the lens&

I Setting the focus mode M: Manual Focus mode In this mode, there are two ways of assuring precise manual focus: with the Electronic Rangefinder and w

Setting the six basic modes simultaneously Press the MODE button and SENS button simultaneously for at least 2 seconds; the camera settings are automa

I Command lock In S (Shutter-Priority Auto) , A (Aperture-Priority Auto), or M (Manual) exposure mode, you can lock the shutter speed or aperture valu

Playing back pictures Besides being able to playback exposed images on a TV monitor through a video output connector, exposed image data can easily be

I Playing back pictures 4 When finished, rotate the Main dial The playback function automatically stops after 3 minutes when the camera is not in use

To change on-screen data, rotate the command dial while pressing the MODE button during playback of exposed images. On-screen data appears in order a

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I Erasing data in the Image Memory Card There are two ways to erase the image data stored in the Image Memory Card. 1) Erasing the data frame by fra

Advanced photography In this section we provide some useful information on a variety of photographic techniques. See page 27 for details on Programm

I Shutler-Priority Auto Exposure Mode 1 Set the MODE button to S. Press the shutter release button lightly. Rotate the command dial while pressing the

Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode 1 Set the exposure mode to A. Press the shutter release button lightly. Rotate the command dial while pressing th

Manual Exposure Mode 1 Set the exposure to M. Press the shutter release button lightly. Rotate the command dial while pressing the MODE button. 2 Com

5 Press the shutter release button lightly. Set shutter speed and aperture manually referring to the exposure indicators. Using exposure indicators Th

I Exposure compensation When shooting an extremely small subject, if the main subject contrasts markedly with the background, or if you identify an

4 Lightly press the shutter release button, and press the AE-L button. Confirm that no exposure warning indicator appears and press the AE-L button. -

I Exposure compensation Using Exposure Compensation 1 Set the metering system We recommend using Center-Weighted or Spot Metering. 2 Set the exposure

Using Manual Exposure 1 Set the exposure mode to M. 2 Set the metering system. We recommend using Center-Weighted Metering or Spot Metering. 3 Center

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I Autofocus with main subject off-center In autofocus mode, the subject inside the focus brackets is in-focus. With an off-center subject, use the Aut

,. " I' I , I I I I f ~ l l In Continuous Servo Autofocus mode 1 Position the focus brackets on the subject and lightly press the shutter r

I External synchro-flash shooting In manual exposure mode, this camera's shutter release can be triggered by the firing of a flash on another cam

Remote photography (general) The optional accessories listed below make it possible for you to release this camera's shutter from a remote locati

I 64 Flash photography This section covers the camera's advanced flash technology for fill-flash in backlit scenes, brightening dull scenes, and

Available Nikon Speedlights Nikon Speedlights S8-26 and S8-25 are highly recommended for use with th is camera. - Nikon Speedlights S8-20, S8-22, and

I Flash modes available with Nikon Speed lights With Nikon Speed lights S6-26 and S6-25 the following flash modes are available . • Matrix Balanced F

Notes on using the Speedlight Be sure to read the instruction manual provided with each 8peedlight model before use. Following are some important note

I Flash photography in TTL auto flash mode with 88-26 and 88-25 Nikon 8peedlights. -For more details, read the instruction manual provided with each

4 Press the shutter release button lightly and check the indicators in the viewfinder. Confirm that the ready-light is lit and the subject is in focu

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In "NORMAL" flash synchronization, the flash fires at an early stage of exposure (front-curtain sync), resulting in unnatural light patterns

3 Set the camera's exposure mode to S or M. -You can select P or A exposure mode, but Shutter-Priority Auto and Manual mode are strongly recommen

I 72 Controls in detail In this section we provide some useful information on a variety of photographic controls.

I Usable lenses . Most AF Nikkor lenses, AI-type Nikkor lenses and Teleconverters can be used. Nikkor lenses are designed to provide full coverage of

I Usable lenses . Understanding exposure control 74 The E2/E2s provides sensitivity settings with ISO equivalents of 800 and 1600. The following tabl

With AF Nikkor lenses or certain non-AF Nikkor lenses in combination with TC- 14B, TC-14E or TC-20E au tofocus teleconverters, the E2/E2s provides ful

Lens usability chart Nikkor 2Bmm 1/2.B -Zoom-Nikkor 1 00-300mm I/S.6 -PC-Nikkor 2Bmm 1/3.S -Zoom-Nikkor 1BO-600mm liB ED -Nikkor 3Smm 1/1.4 © Zoom-Nik

Shutter speed and aperture Light reaching the CC O image device is controlled by shutter speed and aperture. The proper combination results in a corr

I Special focusing situations Autofocus operation depends on lighting, subject contrast and other technical factors . In rare situations where autofoc

Downloading image data Image data can be downloaded to external equipment such as a personal computer using the Image Memory Card. Using the Image Me

24 'Nikon does not support the data 21 send function represented by the 25 so and SEND buttons on this 28 camera. 22 26 29 23 27 -...;;::---

I Cleaning the camera's built-in lens When removing dirt and smudges from the camera's bu ilt-in lens (situated behind the shutter curtains)

5 Use a blower to remove dust and particles from the built-in lens. -If this proves ineffective, take your camera to an authorized Nikon Service Cent

I Image Memory Card . Usable Image Memory Cards We recommend using dedicated Image Memory Card EC-15 (optional) with this camera for best performance.

Use dedicated Rechargeable Battery Pack EN-1 with this camera. Take special note of the following. -The EN-1 contains NiCd batteries. -The battery pac

I The dedicated Rechargeable Battery Pack 84 . Handling the battery pack for long time use • Do not apply strong physical force to the battery pack o

If your camera detects a defect or malfunction, a warning indicator appears or blinks in the viewfinder and/or in the LCD panel to alert you. Refer

Troubleshooting BODY Camera's NiCd battery Recharge the NiCd P. 83 blinks Disptay is exhausted. battery. f----segment Battery power for SRAM R

I Optional accessories . Nikon Speed lights: S8-26 and S8-25 Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash operation for automatically balanced flash output and ambient

I Optional accessories . Nikon Remote Control Accessories Convenient for remote or unmanned operation using the following remote cords connected to th

· Nikon Rubber Eyecup DK-2 Attached to the viewfinder eyepiece, the rubber eyecup increases viewing comfort, eliminates eye fatigue and prevents stra

Foreword Thank you for choosing the Nikon Digital Still Camera E2/E2s. In addition to this camera's advanced digital imaging technology, it also

I EV chart for flash photography In Programmed Auto mode (Sensitivity STD (equivalent to ISO 800). AF50mm 1/1.4 lens) 17 ... ,O'? '\ &apo

.00 not drop or hit the camera against a hard surface as it may cause damage and malfunction to the precision mechanism . • Never disassemble the cam

I Camera care tips . Use a blower to remove dust from the camera and then wipe the camera clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzene,

• Damage Requiring Service-Refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If liquid has been spilled, or objects have

Specifications Type of camera Interchangeable-lens SLR-type digital still camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Usable

Viewfinder By LCD-Metering system, Shutter speed, Aperture, information Exposure indicators, Exposure modes, Frame counter By LED-Focus indicators (in

I Specifications Video output Pin Jack, 1V p-p, 750, unbalanced, sync negative terminal Accessory shoe • Hot shoe (flash , monitor preflash, TTL fla

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