Nikon D1 User Manual

iiGetting to Know the D1Parts of the D1Focus modeselector dial (pg. 33)Lens releasebutton (pg. 6) DC in, video outconnector cover (pg. 102)10-pin remo

xiNotices• Reproduction, in whole or in part, of any of the manuals provided with your Nikon productrequires prior permission from Nikon.• The informa

87Print SetupThe PRINT SET option in the playback menu allowsimages to be selected for printing using a printer orprint service that supports the Digi

88SetupThe SET UP menu contains the following options:FOLDERS: Create new folders for record-ing photographs or select fold-ers for playback.OPTIONS:

89FoldersThe FOLDERS submenu contains the following options:NEW: Create a new folderD1 NC_D1: Select for playback all folderscreated by the D1 (defaul

90OptionsThe OPTIONS submenu contains the following items:HISTOGRAM: When this item is checked, ahistogram is displayed whenimages are played back.HIG

91HIGHLIGHTWhen this item is checked, the brightest portionsof the image (image highlights) blink on and off. Incapture-preview and record-and-review

92VIDEO OUTPUTNTSCPALSETVideo OutputThe VIDEO OUTPUT submenu contains the follow-ing items:NTSC: Select NTSC when connectingthe camera to a television

93FLASH PHOTOGRAPHYThe D1 can be used with the SB-28DX (available separately) for sophisticatedflash photographs using the D1’s unique 3D multi-sensor

94Through-the-Lens Flash PhotographyWhen the SB-28DX Speedlight (available separately) is attached to the D1 andset to TTL (through-the-lens) mode, it

95NoteAccessory shoeThe SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25,SB-24, SB-23, SB-22s, and SB-29 Speedlightscan be attached directly to the accessory shoew

96Flash Sync ModesFive sync modes are available:Front-curtain sync: This mode is recommended in most situations.When using the SB-26, SB-25, or SB-24,

xiiContentsGetting to Know the D1... iiCaring for the Camera and Battery .

97To set the flash sync mode, hold down the flash mode button while turning themain command dial.The camera will cycle through the available flash mod

98Compatible SpeedlightsThe D1 can be used with the Speedlights listed below.1 Can only be used when the SB-28DX is attached. When other Speedlights

995 When using an SB-27 with the D1, set the SB-27 to the Forced A mode.6 The SB-26 can be set to slave mode for wireless slave flash photography. Wh

100Using a SpeedlightThis section describes the steps involved in using a SB-28DX Speedlight for3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash photography.1Afte

101CONNECTIONSThis chapter describes how to connect the D1 to a computer, television set, orVCR.

102Connecting to a Television or VCRUsing the EG-D1 video cable, you can connect the D1 to a television or videocassette recorder (VCR) to view images

103Connecting to a ComputerThe D1 can be connected directly to a computer via its IEEE 1394 interface,when images can be transferred to the computer u

1043Turn the camera on. Then, holding down the mode dial lock release, turnthe mode dial to PC (PC mode).If the camera is properly connected and Niko

105Reading Photographs from Memory CardsPhotographs stored on the memory card can be viewed on a computer byremoving the memory card from the camera

106TipsUsing a PCMCIA Card Slot1To read CompactFlash cards using a PCMCIA Type II or Type III card slot,insert the card into a PC card adapter as show

xiiiExposure Compensation ... 51Auto Bracketing ...

107TECHNICAL NOTESThis chapter contains information on optional accessories, camera care,troubleshooting, and camera specifications.

108Replacing the Focusing ScreenThe D1 is supplied with a type B BriteView focusing screen.To change focusing screens:1After turning the camera off, r

109NoteCompatible LensesCPU lenses are recommended for use in the D1. D-Type lenses areparticularly recommended, as you will have access to the compl

110Nikkor lenses that can NOT be used with the D1The following Nikkor lenses can not be used with the D1:• TC-16A AF Teleconverter• Non-AI lenses• Len

111Identifying D-Type Nikkor Lenses with a Built-in CPUD-Type Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU can be identified by the CPU contacts(A) and the “D” m

112Cleaning the CCDThe charged-coupled device (CCD) that serves as the D1’s picture element isfitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. While t

1134Holding the camera so that light falls on the low-pass filter, examine it for dust or dirt. If you shouldfind a foreign object on the filter, hav

114Optional AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D1:EN-4 Rechargeable Battery PackThe EN-4 is a recharg

115EC-AD1 PC Card AdapterUsing the PC card adapter, CompactFlash memory cards can be read bycomputers equipped with PCMCIA card slots configured for A

116Nikon SB-28DX SpeedlightThis Speedlight has a guide number of 36 (manual mode, 35mm zoom-head position, ISO 100 m, 20°C [68°F]) and is powered by f

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117SoftwareTwo software packages are available for the D1: Nikon View DX, whichallows you to browse the contents of the camera’s memory when thecamera

118TroubleshootingShould any of the following indicators appear in the viewfinder or control panel displays,check the list below before consulting you

119SeealsoIndicationControlpanelViewfinderProblem SolutionSwitch to manual expo-sure mode or use an-other shutter speed.bulb(blinking)bulb(blinking)Sh

120Release shutter. Ifindication persists orappears frequently, takecamera to Nikon-autho-rized service center forinspection.Err ErrCamera malfunctio

121This error occurs in playback mode when thecurrent folder contains no images. Select adifferent folder from the FOLDERS menu. Youwill not be able

122This error appears when you attempt to playback images after all photographs in the cur-rent folder have been hidden using HIDE IM-AGE. It will no

123SpecificationsType: Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lensesOperating environmentTemperature: 0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F)Humidity: L

124Exposure modes: P (programmed auto with flexible program)S (shutter-priority auto)A (aperture-priority auto)M (manual)Image size:24× 36 mmLens moun

125Metering: TTL full-aperture exposure metering system with three meter-ing modes3D color matrix: 3D color matrix metering using 1,005-pixel CCD supp

126Depth-of-field preview: Lens aperture can be stopped down by pressing depth-of-fieldpreview buttonTop control panel: Display includes shutter-speed

1ABOUT THIS MANUALThank you for your purchase of a Nikon D1 digital camera. This chapterdescribes the basic layout of this manual.

127Exposure Program (Programmed Auto)The following chart shows the exposure program used when the exposuremode is set to programmed auto.(ISO 200, len

128IndexSymbols3D color matrix metering. SeeMetering3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flashfor the D1. See Flash photogra-phyAA (Aperture-priority auto

129EEH-4 AC adapter. See AC adapterElectronic analog exposuredisplay ... v, vi, 48Electronic rangefinder... 40, 109E

130MManual exposure mode. SeeExposure modeManual focus. See Focus modeMatrix metering. See MeteringMemory card ... 12–13, 114formatt

131TThumbnail mode ... 80Time exposure. See Long timeexposureTone compensation ... 72Two-button reset...

2This manual is divided into seven main chapters:First StepsOutlines the steps you will take when using your camera for the first time, frominstalling

3FIRST STEPSThis chapter covers the steps you will take when using your camera for the firsttime, from inserting the battery to taking your first pho

41 Insert the BatteryInsert the battery and check the battery indicator.1.1 Charge the batteryThe D1 uses rechargeable EN-4 Ni-MH battery packs (avail

51.3 Turn the battery pack latch to the locked positionTip1.4 Check the battery indicatorTurn the camera on (A) and confirm the battery level in the c

62 Attach the LensAfter making sure that the camera is off, mount the lens and set theaperture to its minimum setting (largest f-number).2.1 Attach th

iiiEyepiece shutter lever (pg. 62)AE/AF lock button (pg. 37, 41)Viewfinder eyepieceAF start (pg. 33)/Cancel button (pg. 78)Main command dialFocus area

7Note2.3 Lock the aperture ringDetaching the lensBefore detaching the lens, turn the cam-era off. Then turn the lens clockwisewhile holding down the

8NoteA BFirst Steps: Set the Time and Date3 Set the Time and DateThe D1 records the time and date for each photograph taken. Beforeusing your camera,

9A BFirst Steps: Set the Time and Date3.2 Set the time and dateTo set the time and date, turn the camera on and hold the auto-bracketing button down f

104 Choose a Language for the MenusCamera menus and messages can be displayed in English, German,French, or Japanese. To select the language used:4.1

114.3 Choose a language from the LANGUAGE menuSET UPFOLDERSD1ENOPTIONSAUTO OFFLANGUAGEVIDEO OUTPUTCARDFORMATSET20SLANGUAGEDEUTSCHENGLISHFRANÇAIS日本語SE

125 Insert the Memory CardThe D1 digital camera uses compact flash-memory cards to recordphotographs and other information. Before taking photographs

13Removing memory cardsWhen removing memory cards, turn the camera off and open thecard-slot cover. After confirming that the access lamp is off, sta

146 Take a PhotographThis section describes how to take a photograph using the mostcommonly-used settings.6.1 Set the advance mode to S (single frame)

156.3 Set sensitivity to ISO 200 equivalentA CBHold the button down (A) and turn the main command dial (B). Thesensitivity display in the rear contr

166.5 Set the focus mode to S (single servo AF)AutofocusTurn the focus mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to S(single servo AF). For m

ivShutter-release button(vertical shooting)(pg. 4)Shutter-release buttonlock (vertical shooting)(pg. 4)Cover for CompactFlashcard slot (pg. 12)Memory

176.7 Select the center focus areaMeteringA B CUnlock the focus area selector (A) and push the focus-area selector up,down, left, and right until the

186.9 Set the exposure mode to programmed autoExposure modeHold the MODE button down and turn the main command dial until theexposure-mode indicator i

196.10 Ready the cameraCamera shake and shutter speedTo prevent blurring caused by camera shake, the shutter speedshould be faster than the inverse of

206.11 Half-press the shutter release buttonNoteBCenter the focus brackets on your subject (A) and lightly press theshutter-release button half way (B

216.13 Take a photographNotesBWith the shutter-release button held halfway down, check the focusindicator in the viewfinder one final time (A) to conf

22When the exposure remaining count reaches 0When there is not enough memory available on the compact flash-memory card to store further photographs a

23TipA B CFirst Steps: Play the Photograph Back7 Play the Photograph BackPhotographs taken with the D1 can be played back on the camera’sLCD monitor.

24A BCFirst Steps: Play the Photograph Back7.2 Delete a photographTo delete the photograph currently displayed in the LCD monitor, pressthe button (

25CAMERA SETTINGSThis chapter details most of the camera settings you will use when takingphotographs. Information on custom settings, playback, and

26The Mode DialThe mode dial is used to set the camera operating mode. The D1 can beoperated in single-frame or continuous shooting modes, self-timer

vFlexible programindicator (pg. 18)Exposuremode (pg. 43–47)Bracketingindicator (pg. 53)Exposurecompensation indicator (pg. 51)Clock battery indicator

27While photos are being transferredfrom the buffer to the memory card,you will only be able to take as manyphotographs as have already beentransferre

28Image QualityThe image quality setting controls the image type (color or black-and-white),file type (RGB TIFF, YCbCr TIFF, RAW data, or JPEG), and c

29HI YCbCr TIFF ➠ YCbCr TIFF (B&W) ➠ RGB TIFF➠ RGB TIFF (B&W) ➠ RAW ➠ YCbCr TIFFFINE FINE ➠ FINE (B&W) ➠ FINENORM NORM ➠ NORM (B&W) ➠

30NotesSensitivity (ISO Equivalency)Sensitivity can be set higher than the default setting (ISO 200 equivalent) whentaking photographs in low light co

31White BalanceThe human eye is able to adapt to changes in lighting, and consequently tohumans a white object will still look white whether viewed in

32The D1 uses through-the-lens (TTL) metering to set white balance in auto andpreset modes. This allows white balance to be set accurately when the s

33TipAutofocusWhen the focus-mode selector (A) is set to S (single servo AF) or C (continuousservo AF), the camera focuses automatically when the shut

34TipAF Area ModeAutofocus can be set to focus only on the selected focus area (single area AF)or to shift focus from one area to the next depending o

35Camera Settings: AF Area ModeManualAutomaticManualSingleservo AFDynamic areaAFSingle area AFNAOn (default)Off (CSM 9)YesNoYesManualManualAutomaticCo

36TipA CBCamera Settings: Focus AreaFocus AreaThe D1 has five focus areas which together cover a wide area of the frame. Bychoosing the focus area ac

vi12mm (0.47˝) reference circle for center-weighted metering (pg. 41)Focus brackets(focus area)(pg. 36)Spot-metering targets(pg. 42)Aperture lock (pg.

37TipFocus LockFocus lock can be used to focus on a subject not in any of the five focus areas,or on other occasions when you would otherwise be unabl

38Tip2bIn continuous servo AF, after confirming that the in-focus indicator (●) appears in the viewfinder, pressthe button. Both exposure and focus

39Getting Good Results with AutofocusAutofocus performs best when:• The subject is well lit. To use autofocus with very dark subjects, use theAF-assi

40NoteManual FocusManual focus can be used in situations in which autofocus will not produce theexpected results, or when the lens attached to the cam

41MeteringThe D1 offers a choice of three metering methods, which can be chosenaccording to how your subject is lit:Color matrix metering/3D color mat

42Spot metering: The camera measures light only in a circle 4mm(0.15˝) in diameter and centered on the current focus area. The areametered occupies a

43NoteExposure ModeThe D1 offers a choice of four exposure modes: programmed auto, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, and manual. This se

44Tips2Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutterspeed.Shutter-speed lockIf desired, you can lock shutter speed to the selected setting so that

45— Aperture-priority autoIn aperture-priority auto, you set the apertureand the camera automatically adjusts the shut-ter speed to produce the best e

46TipsAperture lockIf desired, you can lock aperture to the selected setting so that it does notchange accidentally when you use the sub-command dial

viiLCD MonitorNoteGetting to Know the D1: Parts of the D11 Frame numberThe LCD monitor and control panels may darken or turn black at high temperature

47— ManualIn manual exposure mode, you control bothaperture and shutter speed. Shutter speed canbe set for a long time exposure (bulb) or to fixedval

483Check exposure in the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinderor the control panel on top of the camera, and readjust settings to achie

49Auto-Exposure LockWhen spot or center-weighted metering is used in combination with pro-grammed auto, shutter-priority auto, or aperture-priority au

503With the button held down, recompose your photograph (A) and shoot(B).TipsWhile the button is held down, you can adjust shutter speed (whenshut

51Exposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to deliberately change exposure from theoptimum value as determined by the camera. This can be u

522Compose your photograph, focus, and shoot.Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to avalue of 0.0, or by performing a two

53Auto BracketingBracketing is used to take a series of photographs of the same subject usinga variety of exposure values that “bracket” optimum value

54When Custom Setting 2 is set to 1/3 increments (default):SettingControl Panel Number of Shots/Exposure Display Bracketing (EVs)–2F1.0 2 (±0, –1.0)–2

55When Custom Setting 2 is set to increments of 1:SettingControl Panel Number of Shots/Exposure Display Bracketing (EVs)–2F1.0 2 (±0, –1.0)+2F1.0 2 (±

56Capture Preview ModeWhen the camera is set to single-frame shooting, or the self timer is used, youcan use capture-preview mode to view photographs

viiiCaring for the Camera and BatteryDo not dropThe camera and lens may malfunction ifsubjected to strong shocks or vibration.Keep dryThis product is

57If no other operation is performed, the monitor will stay on for the length of timespecified in Custom Setting 18 or the playback menu “Auto Off” op

58Record-and-ReviewWhen the camera is set to single-frame shooting, or the self timer is used, youcan choose to have photographs displayed automatical

59If no other operation is performed, the monitor will stay on for the length of timespecified in Custom Setting 18 or the playback menu “Auto Off” op

60Playing Photographs BackPhotographs already stored on the memory card can be played back withoutsetting the camera to playback (PLAY) mode. This pl

61The operations that can be performed while playing photographs back are asfollows:To end playbackPress the button or half-press the shutter-releas

62Self Timer ModeThe D1’s built-in self timer is ideal for photographs in which photographerswish to appear themselves. The camera should be placed o

63Diopter AdjustmentThe viewfinder is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individualdifferences in vision.Pull the diopter knob out and ro

64Depth-of-Field PreviewTo check the depth of field for the aperture setting in the current exposuremode, hold down the depth-of-field preview button.

65CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom settings are available for a variety of camera functions. Settings canbe changed singly or in combination according to your p

66TipChanging Custom SettingsTo make changes to custom settings:1Select the desired item by rotating the main command dial while holdingdown the but

ixColor LCD monitor• The monitor may contain a few pixels thatare always lit or that do not light. This is acharacteristic common to all TFT LCDmonit

67Custom Settings Options0. Custom SettingsThe camera can store up to two sets of custom settings (Set A and Set B).Using Custom Setting 0, you can re

685. Anti-Vibration Mode (Delay Exposure until Mirror Shock Has Subsided)By default, the image is captured at the same time the shutter is released.To

6910.Dynamic AF Mode in Continuous-Servo AFThis item can be used to activate or deactivate closest subject priority whendynamic AF is used with contin

7014.Center-Weighted Metering AreaBy default, center-weighted metering assigns the greatest weight to a circlein the center of the viewfinder 8 mm (0.

7119. Aperture SettingOn certain lenses, aperture varies with focal length or lens-to-film distance. Forexample, some Zoom-Nikkor lenses’ maximum aper

7223.SharpeningThe D1 can be set to increase or decrease the sharpness of edges inphotographs recorded using the camera.Option: 0 Normal (default)1 Lo

7326. Maximum Number of Consecutive Shots in Continuous Shooting ModeThis item determines the number of photographs that can be stored in thetemporary

7431.Sensitivity UpBy default, sensitivity can be set to a values equivalent to ISO 200, 400,800, or 1,600. Sensitivity up can be used to increase se

7517: LCD illumina-tion18: LCD monitorauto power off19: Aperture settingduring zooming20: Shutter-releaseindication viaself-timer lamp21: button22: A

76Two-Button ResetTwo-button reset restores camera and custom settings to their default values.To reset camera settings, hold the and buttons down t

xNotice for Customers in the U.S.A. and CanadaNotice for customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio FrequencyInterference St

77PLAYBACKThis chapter describes the D1’s playback options, including viewing photo-graphs and photograph information, deleting photographs, and the p

78Playing Photographs BackPlayback ControlsThe buttons next to the rear control panel and the button have twofunctions, one for changing camera sett

79Pressing the focus area selector up or down displays the other photo-graphs in memory one at a time. To scroll quickly to a particular framenumber

80Thumbnail PlaybackThe D1 can display the photographs stored in the flash memory card asthumbnail images. In this mode, up to nine images can be dis

81Deleting ImagesTo delete the image currently displayed, or to deletethe image currently selected in the thumbnail display,press the button. Note t

82The Playback MenuThe playback menu offers options for deleting multiple images, creating slideshows, protecting photographs from deletion, and hidin

834To select the currently highlighted item, press the button or press thefocus area selector to the right.A submenu of options for the currently se

84DeleteThe DELETE submenu contains the following op-tions:SELECTED: Delete multiple selected pho-tographsALL: Delete all photographs in thecurrent fo

85SlideshowThe SLIDE SHOW submenu contains the followingoptions:START: Start a slide showFRAME INTVL: Select the time each image willbe displayedPlayb

86ProtectThe PROTECT option in the playback menu allowsyou to change the protected status of selected im-ages. Images can be chosen from a thumbnail