Nikon 25203 D1H User's Manual

Nikon 25203 - D1H Digital Camera SLR Manual

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    En User's Manual
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    for your purchase of a Nikon D1H digital camera. This manual is designed to improve your Started" section describes the symbols and conventions used in this manual and provides a guide to the names and functions of camera controls and icons. , camera care, troubleshooting, and specifications. ii
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    • Connecting Your Camera to a Computer pp. 148-154 • Custom Settings pp. 156-185 • Other Camera Menus pp. 186-191 • Caring for Your Camera Optional Accessories Troubleshooting Specifications Index pp. 194-197 pp. 198-207 pp. 208-211 pp. 212-219 pp. 220-223 iii
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    Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions . After removing the batteries, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Do not use in the presence of
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    input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Keep out of from the camera. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs
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    Caring for the Camera and Battery Do not drop The camera and lens may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause
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    • Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, close to equipment that produces strong magnetic fields, or in areas subject to extremes of temperature, for example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day. • To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at
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    reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made to ensure that the
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    frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi- cations. However, there is made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface
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    Notices (continued) Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device is punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or
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    Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk corporation. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. xi
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    Table of Contents About This Manual ...ii For Your Safety ...iv Caring for the Camera and Battery vi Notices ...viii Getting Started 1 Overview ...2 Getting to Know the Camera 4 Tutorial 19 First
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    Focus Area Selection ...73 AF-Area Mode ...74 Focus Lock ...78 Getting Good Results with Autofocus 80 Manual Focus ...81 Metering ...82 Exposure Mode ...84 Auto-Exposure Lock ...96 Exposure Compensation ...98 Auto Bracketing ...100 Self-Timer Mode ...103 Diopter Adjustment ...104 LCD
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    Table of Contents (continued) Custom Settings and Other Menus 155 Custom Settings ...156 Other Camera Menus 186 Technical Notes 193 Caring for Your Camera 194 Optional Accessories 198 Troubleshooting ...208 Specifications ...212 Index ...220 xiv
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    GETTING STARTED • Overview pp. 2-3 • Getting to Know the Camera pp. 4-18 About This Section This section describes the symbols and conventions used in this manual and provides a guide to the names and functions of camera controls and icons. 1
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    COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact your local authorized Nikon dealer. Replacing This Manual Should you lose this manual, replacements can be ordered, for a fee, from any authorized Nikon service representative. 2
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    This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual. This symbol marks settings that can be adjusted using the camera . Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is
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    GETTING STARTED-GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls. Camera Body 14 1 2 15 3 16 4 17 5 18 6 19 7 20 8 9 21 10 22 11 23 12 24 13 25 4
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    GETTING STARTED-GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 1 Focus-mode selector dial pg. 70 2 Lens release button pg. 25 3 DC in, video out connector cover pg. 146 4 10-pin remote terminal pg. 206 5 Self-timer lamp pg. 103 6 Sync terminal for external flash ... pg. 109 7 Mode dial lock release pg. 13 8
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    GETTING STARTED-GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Getting to Know the Camera (continued) Camera Body (continued) 26 37 38 27 39 44 40 28 45 41 42 46 29 47 MENU FUNC 30 31 32 43 33 48 34 49 35 50 36 51 6
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    GETTING STARTED-GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 26 Eyepiece shutter lever pg. 103 27 Delete/Format button pg. 27, 129 28 Monitor button pg. 120, 123 29 LCD monitor pg. vii, 17, 120 30 Battery pack latch pg. 22 31 MENU button pg. 17 32 FUNC button pg. 18, 116 33 Protect button pg. 132 34
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    GETTING STARTED-GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Getting to Know the Camera (continued) The Top Control Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 The Rear Control Panel 1 2 5 6 3 4 8 7 8
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    GETTING STARTED-GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 1 Shutter-speed lock indicator ........ pg. 94 2 Year/month indicator pg. 217 3 Clock battery indicator pg. 31 4 Exposure compensation indicator .. pg. 98 5 Bracketing indicator pg. 100 6 Exposure mode pp. 84-93 7 Flexible program indicator pg. 85 8
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    GETTING STARTED-GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Getting to Know the Camera (continued) The Viewfinder Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10
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    GETTING STARTED-GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 1 12-mm (0.47˝) reference circle for center-weighted metering pg. 83 2 Focus brackets (focus areas) ........ pg. 73 Spot-metering targets pg. 83 3 Focus indicator pg. 45 4 Shutter-speed lock pg. 94 5 Aperture lock pg. 94 6 Exposure mode pp. 84-93 7
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    CD-ROM C AN-D1H camera strap* M CD-ROM M CD-ROM ROM CD-RO ROM CD-RO User's Manual D1H User's Manual (this manual) Nikon View 5 CD Reference CD (contains Nikon View 5 Reference Manual) * The camera strap contains leather, which may fade if abraded or left in contact with a damp object for
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    GETTING STARTED-GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA The Mode Dial To select the operating mode, press the mode-dial lock button and turn the mode dial to the desired setting. Mode Self-timer S Single-frame C Continuous PLAY Playback PC PC mode Description Use this mode to reduce blurring caused by camera
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    WHITE BALANCE GETTING STARTED-GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Getting to Know the Camera (continued) Buttons and Command Dials The main- and sub-command dials are used in combination with the buttons on the top and rear of the camera to adjust a variety of settings. For ease of access when taking
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    pro- - grammed auto exposure mode) Choose a shutter speed (shutter-priority auto or manual ex- - posure mode) Choose an aperture (aperturepriority auto or manual expo- - sure mode) and view pp. 84-93 pg. 85 pg. Set the flash sync mode (when using optional Nikon Speedlight) pg. 110 FLASH 15
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    GETTING STARTED-GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Getting to Know the Camera (continued) Using the Multi Selector Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to perform the following operations. Press Operation Highlight menu items To highlight menu items or options, press the multi selector up
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    GETTING STARTED-GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Using the Camera Menus Changes to a variety of settings can be made with the help of menus that appear in the camera monitor. Four menus are available, each of which controls a different aspect of camera operation. Menu Function PLAYBACK Advanced
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    GETTING STARTED-GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Getting to Know the Camera (continued) Choosing a Menu When the mode dial is set to PLAY, pressing the button displays the playback menu. In single-frame, continuous, self-timer, and PC modes, the shooting menu will be displayed. Unlock the multi selector
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    TUTORIAL • First Steps .......... pp. 20-31 • Taking Photographs pp.32-50 About This Section In this section, you will learn how to set up your camera for use and master the basics of simple "point-and-shoot" photography. 19
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    STEP 1 STEP 2 TUTORIAL-FIRST STEPS STEP 3 First Steps Before using your camera for the first time, you will need complete the steps shown below. More information on the topics covered in this section may be found in the chapters "Custom Settings and Other Menus" and "Technical Notes." TUTORIAL:
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    TUTORIAL-FIRST STEPS SEE ALSO • Caring for the Camera and Battery Technical Notes: Optional Accessories vi-vii pp. 198-207 • Technical Notes: Optional Accessories pp. 198-207 • Technical Notes: Optional Accessories pp. 198-207 • Custom Settings and Other Menus pp. 155-191 • Technical
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    . Your camera uses a rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) power source, the EN-4 battery pack, which is available from Nikon for separate purchase. Contact a Nikon-authorized retailer or representative for information on purchasing EN-4 battery packs. 1.1 Charge the battery pack Charge the EN
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    STEP 1 TUTORIAL-FIRST STEPS 1.4 Check the amount of charge remaining Turn the camera on (A) and confirm the battery level in the control panel on top of the camera (B). A B Battery fully charged Low battery Ready a fully-charged spare battery pack (the metering indicator [ , , ] in the
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    STEP 2 TUTORIAL-FIRST STEPS 2-Attaching a Lens To take full advantage of the complete range of camera features, we recommend that you use a type G or D AF Nikkor CPU lens. CPU lenses have CPU contacts. Type G lens Type D lens 2.1 Attach a lens to the camera body Turn the camera off before
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    are using another type of lens, set the lens aper ture to the highest f- number (minimum aperture). If you do not intend to set aperture manually with the lens aperture ring, lock aperture at this setting (B). B If the lens is not set to the minimum aperture when the camera is turned
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    STEP 3 TUTORIAL-FIRST STEPS 3-Inserting a Memory Card In place of film, your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlash memory cards to store photographs. This step provides instructions on inserting and formatting memory cards. When purchasing memory cards for use in your camera, refer to the list of
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    STEP 3 TUTORIAL-FIRST STEPS Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution during removal. Format the memory card Memory cards must be formatted before first use. To format the memory card, turn the camera on (A) and hold the buttons down together for more than two seconds (B) (to exit
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    STEP 4 TUTORIAL-FIRST STEPS 4-Choosing a Language Camera menus and messages can be displayed in English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. Before setting the time and date, choose a language for the camera menus as described below. 4.1 Display the camera menus Turn the camera on (A) and
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    STEP 4 TUTORIAL-FIRST STEPS 4.4 Choose a language Press the multi selector to the right to display the Language menu, then press the multi selector up or down until the desired language is highlighted. Press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the SETUP menu
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    STEP 5 TUTORIAL-FIRST STEPS 5-Setting the Time and Date The time and date is recorded whenever a photograph is taken. To ensure that the correct information is recorded, set the camera's internal clock-calendar to the current time and date before using the camera for the first time. 5.1 Display
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    of the camera. This will not affect camera operation, but the correct time and date will no longer be displayed. Take the camera to a Nikon-authorized service center, where the battery can be replaced for a fee. The time and date can also be set using the BKT and buttons in combination with
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    STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 TUTORIAL-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS Taking Photographs Now that you have set up your camera, you are ready to take photographs. This section describes how to take photographs using autofocus and programmed autoexposure for "point-and-shoot" photography that produces optimal results in
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    TUTORIAL-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS SEE ALSO • Operating Mode .. • Sensitivity Focus Exposure pp. 52-55 • Image Quality .... pp. 62-63 • White Balance .. pp. 70-81 • Metering pp. 84-102 pp. 56-61 pp. 64-69 pp. 82-83 • Depth-of-Field Preview pg. 106 • Technical Notes: Optional Accessories pp. 198
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    STEP 0 TUTORIAL-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 0-Before You Begin Before taking a photograph with a new camera, be sure you have completed the following steps: 0.1 Turn the camera on and check the battery level When the camera is turned on (A), the battery level is shown in the control panel on top of the
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    STEP 0 TUTORIAL-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 0.3 Adjust viewfinder diopter Your Nikon camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision. To adjust viewfinder diopter, pull the diopter knob out (1) and rotate it (2) until
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    STEP 1 TUTORIAL-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1-Adjusting Camera Settings This section describes how to take a photograph using single-frame mode, singleservo autofocus, matrix metering, programmed auto-exposure, a sensitivity (ISO equivalency) setting of 200, a normal image quality setting, and auto white
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    STEP 1 TUTORIAL-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS D SHOOTING MENU E SHOOTING MENU Image Quality NORM Image Quality White Bal A ISO 200 Quality NORM Assign FUNC Color AF Area Mode File No. Seq. OFF Command Lock OFF Highlight Image Quality (D) and press the multi selector to the right to display
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    STEP 1 TUTORIAL-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1-Adjusting Camera Settings (continued) J SHOOTING MENU K Image Quality Quality NORM Color SHOOTING MENU Image Quality Color Color OK B&W Repeat C-D to display the Image Quality menu, then highlight Color (J) and press the multi selector to the right
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    STEP 1 TUTORIAL-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1.4 Choose a white-balance setting ( pp. 64-69) Holding the button down (A), turn the main command dial (B) until A (auto white balance) is shown in the rear control panel (C). At this setting, the camera will automatically adjust white balance to produce good
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    STEP 1 TUTORIAL-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1-Adjusting Camera Settings (continued) 1.6 Choose the AF-area mode ( pp. 74-77) Set the AF-area mode to single-area AF using the shooting menu as described below. A B PLAYBACK MENU SHOOTING MENU Delete Image Quality NORM Slide Show White Bal A Protect
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    STEP 1 TUTORIAL-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1.7 Select a focus area ( pg. 73) Unlock the multi selector (A) and press it up and down, left and right until the center focus area is selected in the viewfinder and the control panel on top of the camera (B). Return the multi selector lock to the locked position
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    show a flashing , the expo- sure-mode indicator in the viewfinder, . Aperture will be shown in the control panel and viewfinder as . Aperture must be set manually using the lens aperture ring. 42
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    2 TUTORIAL-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 2-Framing a Photograph When framing photographs, hold the camera as shown below, with your elbow propped lightly against your torso for support. Hold the hand-grip in your right hand and cradle the camera or lens with your left. The shutter-release button for portrait
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    STEP 3 TUTORIAL-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 3-Focusing In single-servo AF, the camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Center the focus brackets on your subject (A) and press the shutter-release button halfway (B). A B 44
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    STEP 3 TUTORIAL-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS The camera will adjust focus automatically, and the results of the autofocus operation will be displayed in the viewfinder. Viewfinder Display Meaning ● The subject is in focus. The camera is focused on an area between camera and subject. The camera is
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    STEP 4 TUTORIAL-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 4-Checking Exposure When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera will automatically adjust shutter speed and aperture for optimal results. Check the shutter speed and aperture indicators in the viewfinder before shooting. If the photo will be
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    STEP 5 TUTORIAL-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 5-Shooting Press the shutter-release button smoothly all the way down to take a photograph. While the photograph is being recorded to the memory card, the card access lamp will light. Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off, remove the batter y, or
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    STEP 6 TUTORIAL-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 6-Checking the Results Photographs stored on the memory card can be displayed at the touch of a button, even when the camera is not in playback mode. This allows the results of a photograph to be confirmed almost instantly. If you are not satisfied with the
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    STEP 6 TUTORIAL-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS If the card contains multiple images, you may find it convenient to select the image you wish to view from a menu of thumbnail images, rather than scrolling through the photos one frame at a time. Turn the main command dial while holding down the button to cycle
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    STEP 6 TUTORIAL-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 6-Checking the Results (continued) 6.4 View photo information on the selected photograph To view photo information on an image displayed in single-frame review, press the multi selector right or left (to learn more about the photo information display, see "
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    REFERENCE • Advanced Photography pp. 52-119 • Playback pp. 120-147 • Connecting to a Computer pp. 148-154 About This Section This section covers details of photography, playback, and connecting your camera to a computer. 51
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    (Continuous Mode) The rate of approximately five frames per second quoted above is the average obtained at a temperature of 20 °C (68 °F) using continuous-servo AF, manual exposure, a shutter speed of 1/250 s or faster, and an aperture smaller than the maximum aperture. 52
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-SHOOTING MODES Remaining Exposures (Continuous Mode) When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in continuous mode, the number of consecutive photographs that can be taken before the buffer fills is displayed in the control panel on top of the camera. This indicator
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    will be disabled and all photographs in the buffer will be recorded to the memory card. The length of time required to record photographs to a Nikon EC-96CF (96-MB) CompactFlash card is shown in the following table: Image quality High JPEG Fine JPEG Normal JPEG Basic File format YCbCr-TIFF
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-SHOOTING MODES 25-C-Mode Shooting Speed ( pg. 176) The rate the camera takes photographs in continuous mode can be adjusted using Custom Setting 25. 26-C-Mode Max Shots ( pg. 176) Using Custom Setting 26, the maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single sequence in
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-IMAGE QUALITY Image Quality The image quality setting controls image quality and image format, which includes image type (color or black-and-white). Image quality settings can be chosen from the image-quality sub-menu, which can be displayed by highlighting Image Quality in
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    and lowest file size in an uncompressed finished file. This file type can be viewed using Nikon View 5 or Nikon Capture 3. RGB Images are saved in uncompressed RGB-TIFF. This file format is supported in a wide variety of imaging applications. Raw 12-bit data from the CCD are saved directly
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-IMAGE QUALITY Image Quality (continued) Choosing the Image Type Highlighting Color in the image-quality menu and pressing the multi selector to the right displays the menu of color options shown at right. Highlight Color (for color images) or B&W (for black-and-white) by
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    at different combinations of image quality and file format is shown in the following table (image type has no effect on file size and hence bears no relation to the number of images that can be stored on a memory card). Image quality File format Approx. Approx. number of file size images
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-IMAGE QUALITY Image Quality (continued) Using the Button to Set Image Quality When Qual is chosen in the Assign FUNC sub-menu, image quality will be assigned to the button, allowing you to adjust image quality without having to access the camera menus. 1 Pressing the button
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-IMAGE QUALITY As the sub-command dial is rotated, image format settings-file format (High image quality only) and image type-will change in the order shown below (a file format of YCbCr-TIFF is shown in the rear control panel as CbCr). HIGH Image Quality RGB CbCr RGB B/W
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-SENSITIVITY (ISO EQUIVALENCY) Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) If desired, sensitivity can be altered from the default setting, which is roughly equivalent to ISO 200. Sensitivity can be raised to take photographs in poor light. Adjusting Sensitivity with the Button The
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-SENSITIVITY (ISO EQUIVALENCY) Increased Sensitivity Settings Note that raising sensitivity increases the amount of "noise" visible in the final photograph. 20-ISO Step Value ( pg. 172) By default, adjustments to sensitivity are made in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV (1/3 step
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    taking photographs indoors under fluorescent light. Use this setting when taking photographs in direct sunlight (daylight). Use this setting with Nikon Speedlights. With other flashes, use preset white balance. Use when taking photographs under overcast skies (daylight). Use when taking photographs
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-WHITE BALANCE Auto white balance (A) can be used with most common light sources. To match white balance to a specific light source, select the appropriate setting from the list above. If desired, these white-balance settings (with the exception of preset white balance) can be
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-WHITE BALANCE White Balance (continued) Fine-Tuning White Balance At settings other than PRE (preset), white balance can be fine-tuned by pressing the button (A) and rotating the sub-command dial (B). Adjustments of from -3 to +3 can be made in increments of one. A B C
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-WHITE BALANCE Preset White Balance Preset white balance is useful when taking photographs with colored light sources and under other unusual lighting conditions. Recording a Preset White Balance Setting 1 In the shooting menu, highlight White Bal and press the multi selector
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    recorded to the memory card. Note that when performing this operation, it will be necessary to focus the camera using the lens focus ring in manual focusing mode. At a setting of single-servo autofocus, lack of contrast will prevent the camera from focusing on the target object and the shutter
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-WHITE BALANCE Recalling Preset White Balance • Recalling preset white balance using the button Choose a white-balance setting of Preset ( pg. 67), then press the WB button (A) and rotate the sub-command dial (B) until the desired setting is displayed in the rear control panel
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    and continuous-servo AF, the focus target is selected from one of five focus areas using the multi selector. For more information on: pg. 81 Manual focus 70
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-AUTOFOCUS Focus mode Description S Single-servo AF (focus priority) If the subject is stationary, the camera focuses when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Focus remains locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position (focus lock). The shutter
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-AUTOFOCUS Autofocus (continued) The AF-ON Buttons An alternative means of activating autofocus is to press the AF-ON button (A) or, when the shutter-release button for vertical shooting is unlocked, the AF-ON button for vertical shooting (B). Either operation has the same
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-FOCUS-AREA SELECTION Focus Area Selection Your Nikon digital camera is equipped with five focus areas that together cover a wide area of the frame. By choosing a focus area according to your composition and
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    . The multi selector can be used at any time to choose a new focus area. This combination is useful when your subject is moving erratically and manual focus area selection is too slow or cumbersome. Selecting the AF-Area Mode In the shooting menu, highlight AF Area Mode and press the multi
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-AF-AREA MODE The following options are available: Icon Option Dynamic Area AF Description When the autofocus system is initiated by pressing the shutter-release button halfway or by pressing either of the AF-ON buttons, the camera focuses on the subject in the active focus
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-AF-AREA MODE AF-Area Mode (continued) Closest-Subject Priority Closest-subject priority is available when dynamic AF is selected. When this option is in effect, the camera assesses the distance to the subjects in each of the five focus areas and selects the area containing the
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    9 set to Select AF Area) Focus area selection Control panel display Focus area shown in viewfinder? Manual Yes Automatic No Manual Yes Single Area AF - Manual Yes C-AF Off (default) Manual Yes Dynamic Area AF On (Custom Setting 10 set to Closest Automatic No Subject) 77
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-FOCUS LOCK Focus Lock Focus lock can be used in combination with autofocus to focus on a subject that is not in any of the five focus areas, or on other occasions when the camera would not otherwise be able to focus using autofocus ( pg. 80). Focus lock differs depending on
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-FOCUS LOCK 3 Keeping focus locked, recompose your photograph (A) and shoot (B). A B When focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway, you can take several photographs in succession at the same focus setting by keeping the shutter-release button lightly
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    RESULTS WITH AUTOFOCUS Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. In these cases you can focus manually ( pg. 81) or use autofocus as detailed below. The subject is poorly lit Use a Speedlight with an AF-assist illuminator, such as the SB
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    focus can be used with lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or in situations in which autofocus will not produce the desired results. Adjusting Focus in the Viewfinder To use manual focus, turn the focus-mode selector (A) all the way to M and turn the lens focusing ring
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-METERING Metering D1H offers a choice of three metering methods, which can be chosen according to how your subject is lit. Note that depending on the lens used, some metering methods may not be available. To choose a metering method, press the metering selector lock release (1)
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-METERING The following options are available: Method 3D color matrix/ Color matrix Description Metering is performed by a CCD sensor with 1,005 metering pixels (67 vertical, 15 horizontal), which sets exposure based on a variety of information from all areas of the frame.
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    panel on top of the camera will blink, and the exposure-mode display in the viewfinder will show to indicate that aperture must be set manually using the lens aperture ring. Exposure Indicators If the subject is too bright or too dark to allow correct exposure, one of the following indicators
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-EXPOSURE MODE Aperture Flexible Program Programmed auto offers multiple combinations of shutter speed and aperture, each of which will produce the correct exposure, giving you a degree of control over shutter speed and aperture while leaving the camera to set exposure. To
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    panel on top of the camera will blink, and the exposure-mode display in the viewfinder will show to indicate that aperture must be set manually using the lens aperture ring. 86
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-EXPOSURE MODE Long Time-Exposures Noise may appear in photographs taken at speeds of approximately one second or slower. Exposure Indicators If the subject is too bright or too dark to allow correct exposure, the electronic analog exposure display will flash and one of the
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    attached, the aperture display in the viewfinder and the control panel on top of the camera will show to indicate that aperture must be set manually using the lens aperture ring. 88
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-EXPOSURE MODE Exposure Indicators If the subject is too bright or too dark to allow correct exposure, the electronic analog exposure display will flash and one of the following indicators will appear in the viewfinder and the control panel on top of the camera: Subject too
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    analog exposure display in the viewfinder or the control panel on top of the camera as your guide, you can adjust exposure to suit shooting conditions and the task at hand. To take photographs in manual exposure mode: 1 Pressing the MODE button, rotate the main command dial until is displayed in the
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    2 Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed (A). Aperture is set by rotating the sub-command dial (B). A B ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-EXPOSURE MODE 2-EV Steps for Exposure Control ( pg. 161) By default, adjustments to aperture and shutter speed are made in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-EXPOSURE MODE Exposure Mode (continued) Check exposure in the electronic analog exposure displays in the viewfinder and in the control panel on top of the camera as shown below (the illustration below shows the display that appears in the control panel on top of the camera).
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-EXPOSURE MODE AF Micro Nikkor Lenses When the sub-command dial is used to set aperture, the exposure ratio need not be taken into account provided that an external exposure meter is used. Compensation that takes the exposure ratio into account is only necessary when the lens
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    -EXPOSURE MODE Exposure Mode (continued) Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock In shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes, you can lock shutter speed at the selected value. In aperture-priority auto and manual exposure modes, you can lock aperture at the selected f/-number. Lock is not available
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    option is not available in shutterpriority auto and programmed auto exposure modes. Both shutter speed and aperture are locked. This option is only available in manual exposure mode. For more information on: pg. 116 The Assign FUNC sub-menu pg. 188 The shooting menu 95
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-AUTO-EXPOSURE LOCK Auto-Exposure Lock Auto-exposure lock makes it possible to use spot or center-weighted metering to measure exposure for a subject that will not be in the metering area in the final composition. With the subject positioned in the metering area, press the AE
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    3 With the AE-L/AF-L button held down, recompose your photograph (A) and shoot (B). A B ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-AUTO-EXPOSURE LOCK Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While auto-exposure lock is in effect, you can: Exposure mode Operation Programmed auto Choose a new combination of aperture
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to deliberately modify exposure from the optimum value selected by the camera. It can be used when, for example, photographing subjects containing areas of high contrast at a variety of different
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 2 Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to zero, or by performing a two-button reset. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. 2-EV Steps for Exposure Control ( pg.
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    bracketing depend on the exposure mode. Exposure mode Camera sets exposure by varying Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Manual Shutter speed and aperture Aperture Shutter speed Shutter speed 2-EV Steps for Exposure Control ( pg. 161) This setting controls the size
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-AUTO BRACKETING The bracketing programs available depend on the size of the EV steps selected using Custom Setting 2. Custom Setting 2 Set to 1/3 Step Custom Setting 2 Set to 1/2 Step Option Exposure display Bracketing order Option Exposure display Bracketing order -
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-AUTO BRACKETING Auto Bracketing (continued) 3 To take the first photograph in the series, compose the photograph, focus, and shoot. If the shutter-release button is held down with the mode dial set to C (continuous mode), shooting will end automatically once the number of shots
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    indicator (●) is displayed in the viewfinder, as otherwise the shutter can not be released. If the exposure mode is not set to manual (M), close the shutter that covers the viewfinder eyepiece (A) to prevent light entering through the eyepiece from affecting auto-exposure. After focusing the
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT Diopter Adjustment The viewfinder is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences is vision. To adjust viewfinder diopter, pull the diopter knob out and rotate it until the focus brackets in the viewfinder are in sharp focus. Diopter
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-LCD ILLUMINATORS LCD Illuminators Using the LCD illuminators (control panel backlights), you can illuminate the control panels to view camera settings in the dark. To turn the illuminators on, rotate the power switch to the position. The illuminators will remain on while the
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    selected by the camera in programmed auto or shutter-priority auto exposure modes, or to the value selected by the user in aperture-priority or manual modes. The view through the viewfinder provides an approximation of the depth of field that can be obtained at the current aperture setting. 106
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    indicated by a mark on the camera body. The distance between the camera and the subject should be measured from this mark whenever distance is measured manually. The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46.5 mm (1.83˝). 107
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-THROUGH-THE-LENS FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Through-the-Lens Flash Photography To use TTL flash control, connect an SB-80DX, SB-50DX, or SB-28DX Speedlight to the camera and set the flash to D-TTL auto-flash mode. Depending on the type of lens used, one or more of the following TTL
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    CONTACTS AND INDICATORS Flash Contacts and Indicators Your Nikon digital camera is equipped with an accessory shoe the viewfinder shows whether the flash is fully charged and ready for use. Accessory Shoe A variety of Nikon Speedlights, including the SB-80DX, SB-50DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, SB-26,
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-FLASH SYNC MODES Flash Sync Modes Five sync modes are available. To set the flash sync mode, press the flash mode button (A) while turning the main command dial (B). A B The camera will cycle through the available flash-sync modes in the order shown below. * * In programmed
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-FLASH SYNC MODES The following flash-sync modes are available: Flash sync mode Description Front-curtain sync Slow sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction This mode is recommended in most situations. When using the SB-26, SB-25, or SB-24, set the sync mode selector on the
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-COMPATIBLE SPEEDLIGHTS Compatible Speedlights Your Nikon digital camera can be used with the optional Speedlights shown below. Flash mode TTL1 A Speedlight Lens Balanced fill-flash Standard TTL2 Non-TTL auto SB-
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-COMPATIBLE SPEEDLIGHTS Manual M FP high- speed sync ✔13 ✔13 ✔13 ✔ - Flash mode Repeating flash ✔13 ✔13 ✔13 ✔ REAR Rear-curtain sync ✔ Red-eye reduction ✔13 ✔13 ✔13 - ✔ - - ✔ - ✔ - - ✔ - 9 Non-
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-COMPATIBLE SPEEDLIGHTS Compatible Speedlights (continued) Refer to your Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. In the table of different camera types given in the SB-28DX manual, your Nikon digital camera is classified as type A. The shutter will synchronize with the
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    pg. 84 pg. 86 Aperture-priority auto Set automatically by camera* Value chosen by user Manual 1/500 - 30 s**, bulb pg. 88 pg. 90 * Shutter speeds are set automatically be used for multi-flash photography. Use Nikon Speedlights only. Using another make of flash could damage the internal circuitry of
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-THE FUNC BUTTON The FUNC Button By assigning image quality, custom settings, command lock, or AF-area mode to the button, you can adjust the selected setting using the command dial while con- firming changes to settings in the rear control panel. To assign a new function to
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    ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY-SEQUENTIAL FILE NUMBERING Sequential File Numbering When sequential file numbering is in effect, file and folder numbers will continue to be assigned sequentially in ascending order from the last number used whenever you create a new folder, insert a new memory card in the
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    first pressing the shutter-release button halfway and waiting for the camera to focus. For more information on using and connecting GPS devices, see the manual provided with the device. 118
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    confirmed with the following GPS devices: • GARMIN GPS III • MAGELLAN COLORTRAK Because cables for connecting GPS devices to the camera are not available from Nikon, the user must supply a suitable cable. The RS-232 terminal on the camera is designed to fit a 2.5 mm stereo mini-jack. To connect the
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    PLAYBACK-PLAYBACK OPTIONS Playback Options Photographs can be played back by turning the mode dial to PLAY (playback mode), by pressing the monitor button in single-frame, continuous, self-timer or PC mode (quick review), or using "image review" to view photographs in the monitor automatically as
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    recorded to the memory card. Photographs will not be displayed in the monitor in PC mode when the camera is connected to a computer running Nikon Capture 3 Camera Control. 1 Select On in the Image Review menu (Custom Setting 1; pg. 161). 2 Take a photograph with the mode dial set to S (single-frame
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    PLAYBACK-BASIC PLAYBACK Basic Playback The playback operations described below can be used in playback, quick-review, and record-and-review modes. Choosing the Number of Images Displayed During playback, images can be viewed one at a time or in "contact sheets" of four or nine thumbnail images.
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    -release button is pressed halfway in single-frame, continuous, self- timer mode, or in PC mode if the camera is not connected to a computer running Nikon Capture 3 Camera Control. For more information on: pg. 170 Custom Setting 18 123
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    PLAYBACK-BASIC PLAYBACK Basic Playback (continued) Single-Frame Playback Unlock the multi selector and press it up or down to view additional images. In playback and quick-review modes, the first and last images in memory are linked. Pressing the multi selector down when the most recent image is
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    PLAYBACK-BASIC PLAYBACK The photo information display contains the following items: Page 1 1 1 Protect status 2 Folder number/frame number Page 2 1 Page 3 1 3 5 7 Page 4 1 3 5 7 2 2 1 Protect status 2 Frame number/total number of frames 3 Folder name 4 File name 5 File format 6 Date of
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    PLAYBACK-BASIC PLAYBACK Basic Playback (continued) Page 5 (GPS Data)* 1 2 3 Page 6 (Histogram)* Page 7 (Image Highlights)* 1 Latitude 2 Longitude 3 Altitude * Only shown for images taken with a GPS unit attached. The histogram takes the form of a bar graph, with pixel brightness on the horizontal
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    PLAYBACK-BASIC PLAYBACK Thumbnail Playback When thumbnails are displayed, the desired frame can be highlighted using the multi selector. To scroll through thumbnails a page at a time, press the the sub-command dial. button while rotating 127
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    PLAYBACK-BASIC PLAYBACK Basic Playback (continued) Zoom To zoom in on the image currently displayed in single-frame playback, or on the image currently selected in the thumbnail display, press the button. ➔ The center of the image will be enlarged to fill the monitor. To view other areas of the
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    PLAYBACK-BASIC PLAYBACK Deleting Individual Photographs The photograph on display in single-frame playback, or the image currently selected in thumbnail playback, can be deleted using the button (to delete several images at once, use the Delete option in the playback menu). Once deleted, images
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    PLAYBACK-BASIC PLAYBACK Basic Playback (continued) Deleting Photographs:The Delete Menu The Delete option in the playback menu can be used to delete selected photographs or all photographs on the memory card, and to cancel print-order files created with the Print Set option. To display the Delete
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    PLAYBACK-BASIC PLAYBACK Deleting Selected Images Choosing Selected in the Delete sub-menu displays a menu of thumbnail images. Highlight the images to be deleted using the multi selector. To return to the playback menu at any time without deleting images, press the button. PLAYBACK MENU SET OK 100
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    PLAYBACK-BASIC PLAYBACK Basic Playback (continued) Protecting Images from Deletion The photograph on display in single-frame playback, or the image currently selected in thumbnail playback, can be protected from accidental deletion using the button (to protect several images at once, use the
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    PLAYBACK-BASIC PLAYBACK The Protect Menu Highlight Protect in the playback menu and press the multi selector to the right. A menu of thumbnail images will be displayed, where images can be highlighted using the multi selector. To return to the playback menu at any time without changing the
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    PLAYBACK-PLAYBACK MENU OPTIONS Playback Menu Options In addition to the delete and protect items described above, the playback menu contains options for automated playback, hiding images during playback, creating digital "print orders," creating new folders and specifying the folders from which
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    PLAYBACK-PLAYBACK MENU OPTIONS 4 Once the slide show comes to an end, or after you have paused or stopped the slide show, the menu shown at right will be displayed. Using the multi selector, highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect. Press
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    PLAYBACK-PLAYBACK MENU OPTIONS Playback Menu Options (continued) Hiding Images During Playback:The Hide-Image Menu When preparing a slide show or showing photographs to an audience, you may want to use the Hide Image option to hide some of the images on the memory card. Hidden images can only be
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    PLAYBACK-PLAYBACK MENU OPTIONS File Attributes of Hidden Images Hidden images have DOS-format "hidden" and "read-only" status. File Numbering for Hidden Images Although hidden images are only displayed in the Hide Image menu, they are assigned file numbers, allowing the presence of hidden images to
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    creating a print order. • Do not change the hidden status of images currently included in the print order. Exif Version 2.2 The D1H supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used for optimal
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    on a DPOF-compatible device, whether it be a personal photo printer or a commercial print system. Before printing, check that the device or print service supports DPOF. When taking photographs that will be printed directly from the card, we recommend that you set the color mode (Custom Setting 32
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    PLAYBACK-PLAYBACK MENU OPTIONS Playback Menu Options (continued) Folder Options:The Folder Designate Menu The Folder Designate menu is used to create new folders with user-specified folder numbers, and to select the folder or folders from which images will be played back. In the playback menu,
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    visible during playback. ALL Images in all folders that conform to the Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF)-most digital cameras and all Nikon cameras- will be visible during playback. Current Only images in the current folder will be visible during playback. In the Folder Select sub-menu
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    PLAYBACK-PLAYBACK MENU OPTIONS Playback Menu Options (continued) Displaying Histograms and Highlights:The Display Mode Menu The options selected in this menu determine whether a histogram and highlight display are included in photograph information when an image is played back. In the playback
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    for formatting memory cards and controlling video output and monitor settings. Formatting Memory Cards:The Format Menu To format memory cards for use in your Nikon digital camera, highlight Format in the setup menu and press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown at right will be displayed
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    PLAYBACK-SETUP MENU OPTIONS Setup Menu Options (continued) Choosing the Video Standard:The Video Output Menu The Video Output menu is used to select the standard for video output when the camera is connected to a television or VCR. The default setting is NTSC. When connecting the camera to PAL
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    PLAYBACK-SETUP MENU OPTIONS The Monitor Off Menu When the camera is operated on battery power, the monitor turns off automatically if no operations are performed for twenty seconds. This time limit can be changed using the Monitor Off menu. In the setup menu, highlight Monitor Off and press the
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    PLAYBACK-TELEVISION PLAYBACK Television Playback Your Nikon digital camera can be connected to a television or video cassette recorder (VCR) using the video cable provided, allowing the monitor display to be viewed on a
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    PLAYBACK-TELEVISION PLAYBACK While the video cable is connected, the camera functions normally in all respects. The image in the monitor will be displayed on the television screen while the monitor is on. We recommend that the camera be powered with an AC adapter (available separately) during
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    photographs on the computer monitor or copy them to disk. Using Nikon Capture 3 camera control software, you can adjust camera settings remotely and have read the software manuals thoroughly • Check that your system satisfies the requirements listed in the software manuals • Turn the camera off
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    mode dial is set to any other position. Note that the "hot plug" support provided by the IEEE 1394 interface makes it possible to reverse steps 1 and rate at which photographs are taken may slow. If neither Nikon View 5 Nikon Transfer nor Nikon Capture 3 Camera Control is running when the camera is
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    to removable media for delivery to a photofinisher. System Requirements for Nikon View 5 Windows OS Pre-installed versions of Windows XP Home boards or cards that have been tested and approved for use with your Nikon digital camera, see the web-sites listed below. Software specifications are
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    later, iBook, PowerBook G3 or later; only models with built-in FireWire interface1 supported RAM 64 MB (128 MB or more recommended) Hard disk space 25 MB to double the capacity of camera memory card available on system disk when Nikon View 5 is running.2 Video 800 × 600 pixels or more with 16
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    can be recorded directly to the computer hard disk via an IEEE 1394 connection, or captured into Nikon Capture 3 and processed before being saved to disk. Nikon Capture 3 supports Nikon Electronic Image Format (NEF), allowing you to save photographs taken at an image-quality setting of NEF
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    built-in FireWire interface3 supported RAM (Nikon Capture 3) • Mac OS X: 128 MB Nikon Capture 3 version 3.0.0 uses Exif version 2.1. Software specifications are subject to change without notice. For the latest information and software upgrades, visit the web sites listed on page 3 of this manual
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    a card slot or PC card reader that supports ATA memory cards. For detailed instructions, see the documentation provided with your computer or that supports JPEG. Images recorded at a setting of HIGH/RGB-TIFF can be opened in applications that suppor t the TIFF format. Nikon Capture 3 or Nikon View
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS • Custom Settings pp. 156-185 • Other Camera Menus pp. 186-191 About This Section This section describes the options available in the custom settings menu and provides an index to the shooting, playback, and setup menus. 155
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Settings Your Nikon digital camera is equipped with a menu of custom settings (Custom Settings 0-35), which can be used to customize many aspects of camera operation. The Custom
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS 3 Display the Custom Setting Bank menu Press the multi selector to the right to enter the custom settings menu, then press the multi selector up or down to highlight F0 Custom Setting Bank. Press the multi selector to the right to display the menu
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Settings (continued) Adjusting Custom Settings Changes to custom settings in the current settings bank are made from the custom settings menu. 1 Display the camera menus Turn the camera on (A) and press the button (B). The menu for the
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS 4 Choose an option for the selected setting Press the multi selector to the right (A) to display a menu of options for the selected setting (B). A B CSM MENU F1 Image Review OFF OK ON Press the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Settings (continued) Custom Setting Options The pages that follow list the options available in the custom settings menu and the settings available for each option. Options are listed together with the setting and option numbers that appear in
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Setting 1: Image Review Using this setting, you can choose whether images are displayed automatically in the LCD monitor while they are recorded to the memory card, or if images are only displayed when the button is pressed. CSM MENU F1 Image
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Settings (continued) Custom Setting 3: Bracketing Order By default, auto bracketing proceeds in the order given in the reference section ( pg. 100). If desired, the camera can be programmed to perform bracketing in order from the lowest
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Setting 5: Anti-mirror-shock mode By default, the mirror is raised out of the way of the CCD at the same time that the shutter opens to create an exposure. To minimize camera shake, exposure can be delayed until after the mirror has been raised
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Settings (continued) Custom Setting 7:AE Lock By default, exposure is locked by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button. This can be changed so that exposure is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. CSM MENU F7 AE Lock OFF AE-L/AF-L
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Setting 9: Dynamic AF, Single-Servo This option is used to disable or enable closest-subject priority when dynamic AF is used with single-servo autofocus. CSM MENU F9 Dynamic AF, Single-Servo ON Closest Subject OK OFF Select AF Area Option
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    Assign Command Dial By default, the main command dial controls shutter speed (shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes) while the sub-command dial controls aperture (aperture-priority and manual exposure modes). This relationship can be reversed using this option. CSM MENU F12 Assign Command
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Exposure mode Custom Setting 13: Easy Exposure Compensation If desired, exposure compensation can be set with the command dials alone, without pressing the button. Exposure compensation can be set to values between -5 EV and + 5 EV. CSM MENU F13 Easy
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Settings (continued) Custom Setting 14: Center Weight Area When determining exposure, center-weighted metering assigns the greatest weight to a circle in the center of the frame. This option is used to set the size of the circle as shown below
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Setting 16: Self-timer Delay This setting is used to specify the length of the delay from the time the shutter-release button is pressed to the time the shutter is released in self-timer mode. CSM MENU F16 Self-timer Delay 2s 5s 10 s OK
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Settings (continued) Custom Setting 18: Monitor Off Delay This item controls the length of time the monitor remains on when no operations are performed. Note that increasing the monitor off delay reduces battery life. CSM MENU F18 Monitor Off
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    length. This setting determines how such changes in the maximum aperture affect the f/-number specified by the user in aperture-priority auto or manual exposure modes. By de- CSM MENU F19 Aperture Control during Zoom Fixed OK Variable fault, aperture remains fixed at the specified f/-number
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    Custom Settings (continued) CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Setting 20: ISO Step Value By default, adjustments to sensitivity (ISO equivalency) are made in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV (1/3 step). This setting can be used to set the size of the increments to 1/2 or 1 step
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Setting 22:Aperture Setting By default, aperture can only be adjusted by means of the sub-command dial, not the aperture ring on the lens. Using this item, you can instead set the camera so that aperture can only be adjusted using the lens
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Settings (continued) Custom Setting 23: Image Sharpening By default, the camera processes photographs to increase sharpness, making edges more distinct. This setting controls the amount of sharpening performed. CSM MENU F23 Image Sharpening
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    subjects. Custom A user-defined curve downloaded to the camera from Nikon Capture 3 is used. If no curve has been downloaded to the tone compensation curve is downloaded to the camera using Nikon Capture 3 Camera Control software (available separately). Nikon Capture 3 can not be used to define
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Settings (continued) Custom Setting 25: C-Mode Shooting Speed This item sets the rate at which photographs are taken in continuous mode. CSM MENU F25 C-Mode Shooting Speed 5 fps OK 4 fps 3 fps 2 fps 1 fps Option 5 fps (default) 4 fps
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Setting 27: Display Mode This item determines whether additional pages showing a histogram or image highlights are included in the photo information display when photographs are played back in the monitor. This setting can also be adjusted
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    whether the RAW image format is available at an image quality setting of High, and whether RAWformat images will be compressed. Note that Nikon Capture 3 or Nikon View 5 or later is required when viewing RAW images on a computer. CSM MENU F28 NEF (RAW) Image Save OFF Uncompressed OK Compressed
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Setting 29: File Number Sequence When saving photographs, the camera assigns each image a CSM MENU file name consisting of "DSC_" followed by a four-digit number F29 File Number Sequence from 0001 to 9999. Images are stored in folders with
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Settings (continued) Custom Setting 30: PC Shooting Mode When the camera is in PC mode, the mode dial can not be used to choose between single-frame and continuous modes. This setting determines the shooting mode when the camera is connected
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    on whether your printer or print service supports ExifPrint, refer to the documentation provided with your printer or speak to your photofinisher. For best results, use Nikon View 5 or Nikon Capture 3, which make excellent additions to any imaging workflow. Nikon Capture 3 is unique in its ability
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    . This option can be used to enable shutter release when no memory card is inserted. Note that when the camera is connected to a computer running Nikon Capture 3 Camera Control, photographs are CSM MENU F34 Disable Shutter if no CF Card ON OK OFF recorded to the computer hard disk rather than
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Setting 35: Rear Control Panel Display This setting determines whether the display in the rear control panel indicates the current sensitivity (ISO equivalency) setting or the number of exposures remaining. CSM MENU F35 Rear Control Panel
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Custom Settings (continued) Restoring Default Settings (Two-Button Reset) By pressing the and buttons simultaneously, you can reset camera settings to their default values. Press- ing the buttons together twice resets both camera set- tings and
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-CUSTOM SETTINGS Restoring Custom Settings to Default Values Default settings for the current settings bank can be restored by holding the and buttons down together for more than two seconds. The CUSTOM indicator in the rear control panel will start to blink.
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-OTHER CAMERA MENUS Other Camera Menus The pages that follow provide an index to the options available in the shooting, playback, and setup menus. The Playback Menu PLAYBACK MENU Delete Slide Show Protect Hide Image Print Set Folder Designate D1H Display Mode The
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-OTHER CAMERA MENUS PLAYBACK MENU Delete Selected All Print Set Delete Delete all or selected photos and cancel print orders. Individual im- ages can also be deleted using the button. pg. 130 PLAYBACK MENU Slide Show Start Frame Intvl Slide Show Automated
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    Other Camera Menus (continued) The Shooting Menu SHOOTING MENU Image Quality NORM White Bal A ISO 200 Assign FUNC AF Area Mode File No. Seq. OFF Command Lock OFF The shooting menu controls shooting settings in single-frame, continuous, self-timer, and PC modes. Many of the options in
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    CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS-OTHER CAMERA MENUS SHOOTING MENU Image Quality Quality NORM Color Image Quality Choose image quality (compression ratio) and format (color and size). At an image quality of High, a further menu of file format options is available. This operation can also be
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    Other Camera Menus (continued) The Setup Menu SET UP MENU The setup menu is used to adjust basic camera settings and Format Language - - En perform such tasks as formatting memory cards. Video Output NTSC Date - - GPS Input OFF LCD Brightness 2 Monitor Off CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER
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    -OTHER CAMERA MENUS SET UP MENU Format Warning! All images will be deleted NO YES FUNC OK Format Format memory cards for use in your Nikon digital camera. This operation can also be performed using two buttons. pg. 143 SET UP MENU Language De Deutsch En English Fr Français Es
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    Caring for Your Camera pp. 194-197 • Optional Accessories pp. 198-207 • Troubleshooting ......... pp. 208-211 • Specifications pp. 212-219 • Index pp. 220-223 About This Section This section describes how to care for your Nikon digital camera to ensure that it remains in good working order, and
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    TECHNICAL NOTES-CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA Caring for Your Camera Replacing the Focusing Screen Your Nikon digital camera is supplied with a type B BriteView focusing screen. A type E clear-matte Fresnel screen for cameras in the D1 series, with a grid suitable for tracing
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    have your camera inspected by your retailer or Nikon service representative once every one to two years, and that you have it serviced once every three to five years (note that fees are charged for these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if you use your camera
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    Caring for Your Camera (continued) TECHNICAL NOTES-CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA Cleaning the low-pass filter The charge-coupled device (CCD) that acts as the camera's picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. Although this filter prevents dirt from adhering directly the CCD,
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    that an EH-4 AC adapter (sold separately) is required for this operation; if no adapter is available, you will need to take the camera to a Nikon-authorized service center for cleaning. 2 Remove dirt and dust from the filter with a blower. Do not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the
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    Optional Accessories TECHNICAL NOTES-OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Compatible Lenses Nikon recommends CPU lenses for use in your Nikon digital camera. Type G or D lenses are particularly recommended due to the fact that it is only with lenses of these types that you will have
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    available for use with cameras in the D1 series. Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details. Focusing Exposure metering mode Autofocus ✔ - ✔6 Manual1 ✔ ✔4 compensation required with some lenses (refer to instruction manual provided with teleconverter). 12 Auto Extension Ring
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    Optional Accessories (continued) Identifying Type G or D Nikkor Lenses with Built-in CPUs CPU lenses (A) can be identified by the CPU contacts. In addition, type G AF-Nikkor lenses have a "G" mark on the lens (B), while type D AF-Nikkor lenses are indicated by a "D" mark (C). A B C TECHNICAL
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    -CPU Lens When using a non-CPU lens, choose center-weighted or spot metering and set the exposure mode to aperture-priority auto or manual. Even if you choose programmed auto or shutterpriority auto, the camera will automatically select aperture-priority auto with center-weighted metering, and the
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    Optional Accessories (continued) Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for your Nikon digital camera. Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details. EN-4 Rechargeable Battery Pack The EN-4 is a rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH
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    can be inserted in the D1H and used to record photographs. Their small size makes them extremely portable. Compatible CompactFlash and Microdrive cards Nikon EC-CF CompactFlash memory cards are available for cameras in the D1 series. In addition, the CompactFlash memory cards and microdrives listed
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    above. The DK-7 is used when attaching the DR3 Right-Angle Viewing Attachment or the DG-2 Eyepiece Magnifier to cameras in the D1 series. Filters Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in and rear-interchange. With the exception of the R60, exposure compensation need not be
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    Nikon SB-28DX Speedlight This Speedlight has a guide number of 50 (manual of the lens, and supports Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync, non-TTL auto, Manual, Repeating, and FP old-model SK-6 power-brackets are advised to contact the Nikon service representative in their area. • SD-8 power-assist pack The
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    to fine-tune all aspects of flash operation. Nikon SB-50DX Speedlight This Speedlight has a guide number of 32 (manual mode, 35-mm zoom-head position, ISO angle according to the focal length of the lens, and supports Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync, Manual flash modes. It offers a tilt position of -18°,
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    ML-3 Modulite Remote Control Set Allows infrared remote control with a range of up to 8 m (26.2´). - Software Two software packages are available for the D1H: Nikon View 5, which allows the contents of the camera's memory to be viewed when the camera is connected to the computer via its IEEE 1394
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting This section lists the indicators and messages that appear in the viewfinder, control panels, and monitor when there is a problem with the camera. Consult the list below before contacting your retailer or Nikon focus using autofocus Focus manually pg. 81 In
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Indicator Control Viewpanel finder Problem (long Choose another shutter time-exposure) selected speed or switch to manual (blinking) in shutter-priority auto exposure pg. 86, pg. 90 consult with - Nikon-authorized service representative Flash does not support red-eye reduction
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    TECHNICAL NOTES-TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting (continued) Monitor Error Messages Problems that occur during playback are indicated by messages that appear superimposed on the image in the monitor. An indicator may also appear in the controlpanel
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    TECHNICAL NOTES-TROUBLESHOOTING Message All images are hidden File does not contain image data Control panel Problem Solution No images can be All photos in current folder have been hidden played back until Hide Image command has been used to allow at
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    mode with playback menu PC PC mode; data-transfer to computer White balance • Auto (TTL control with 1,005-pixel CCD) • Six manual modes with fine tuning • Preset Playback Single-frame playback, thumbnail playback (4 or 9 images), slideshow, histogram, and highlight point display Image deletion
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    unit (GPS units not available from Nikon) All camera functions supported All camera functions except autofocus supported All camera functions except 3D color matrix for the D1 series, and autofocus supported Other lenses can be used in aperture-priority or manual mode with center-weighted or spot
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    Nikon Multi-CAM1300 autofocus module; detection range -1 to 19 EV (ISO 100 at room temperature) Lens servo Instant Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), manual color matrix 3D color matrix metering using 1,005-pixel CCD supported when type G or D Nikkor lens is attached; with other lenses,
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    TECHNICAL NOTES-SPECIFICATIONS Shutter Combined electronic (CCD) and mechanical shutter Speed Flash Sync contact Flash control 30-1/16,000 sec. (1/3 increments), long time-exposure (bulb) X-contact only; flash synchronization at speeds of up to 1/ s 500 • Automatic balanced fill-flash controlled
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    "refresh" button on the batter y charger to discharge and recharge the battery. * Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at anytime without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for damages resulting from any mistakes which
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    LCD illuminators (control panel backlights) will dim gradually over time. This is normal; if desired, the illuminator can be replaced for a fee by a Nikon-authorized technician. Frame Count The frame number shown in the control panel on top of the camera corresponds to the number of photographs in
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    TECHNICAL NOTES-SPECIFICATIONS Specifications (continued) Fine-Tuning White Balance The color temperatures associated with fine adjustments to white balance at each setting are shown in the following table. Adjustment Approximate color temperature Incandescent Fluorescent* Direct sunlight**
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    TECHNICAL NOTES-SPECIFICATIONS Approximate color temperature Flash Cloudy** Shade** 4,800 K 5,400 K 6,700 K 5,000 K 5,600 K 7,100 K 5,200 K 5,800 K 7,500 K 5,400 K 6,000 K 8,000 K 5,600 K 6,200 K 8,400 K 5,800 K 6,400 K 8,800 K 6,000K 6,600 K 9,200 K Adjustment +3 +2 +1 ±0
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    Index TECHNICAL NOTES-INDEX Symbols 3D color matrix metering. See Metering 3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR. See Flash photography A A (Aperture-priority auto exposure mode). See Exposure mode A (Auto white balance). See White balance AC adapter 202 Accessories, optional 198-
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    compensation 98-99 Exposure mode 42, 84-95 aperture priority auto 88-89 manual 90-93 programmed auto 42, 84-85 shutter-priority auto 86-87 H High lock 78-79 Focus mode 70-71, 81 continuous servo AF 70-71 manual 81 single servo AF 70-71 Focus tracking 71 Focusing screen 194, 202
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    NOTES-INDEX Index (continued) M Manual exposure mode. See Exposure mode Manual focus. See Focus mode Matrix metering balanced fill-flash for digital SLR. See Flash photography N NEF. See Raw data Nikon Capture 3 152-153 Nikon View 5 150-151 NTSC. See Video Output Normal. See Image quality P PAL.
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    TECHNICAL NOTES-INDEX S S (Shutter-priority auto exposure mode). See Exposure mode S (Single-frame shooting). See Single- frame shooting mode S (Single-servo AF). See Focus mode, single-servo AF Self-timer 13, 52, 103, 120-121 Sensitivity 38, 62-63 Sensitivity Boost 63 Setup menu 17, 143-145,
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