Nikon D2H D2H User's Manual
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- Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 1
En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 2
the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first photographs, and transferring them to your computer. Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides complete operating instructions for your camera. Reference CD The reference CD - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 3
zoom, and photo information... ...on recording and playing voice memos... Two-Button Reset More About Playback Voice Memos ...on camera menus and custom settings... Menu Guide ...on connecting to a computer or TV... ...and on optional accessories, camera care, and troubleshooting. Connections - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 4
a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 5
prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 6
scratch, deform, or tear the curtain. iv Handle all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the battery-chamber, card-slot, or connector covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage. Cleaning • When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 7
, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use. • After removing the battery from the camera, be sure to replace the terminal cover. Memory cards • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Inserting or removing cards with the power on could render them unusable. • Insert - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 8
form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon 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 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 9
been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 10
a Memory Card 22 Tutorial...25 Basic Photography 26 Step 1-Ready the Camera 27 Step 2-Adjust Camera Settings 29 Step 3-Frame a Photograph 31 Step 4-Focus 32 Step 5-Check Exposure 33 Step 6-Take the Photograph 34 Basic Playback 35 Taking Photographs 37 Using Camera Menus 39 Image Quality - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 11
Memo Playback Options 145 Menu Guide...147 The Playback Menu 148 Delete ...148 Playback Folder 150 Slide Show ...151 Hide Image ...154 Print Set ...156 Display Mode 159 Image Review 159 After Delete ...160 The Shooting Menu 161 Shooting Menu Bank 162 Reset Shooting Menu 164 Active Folder - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 12
Off Ref Photo 214 Battery Info ...216 Wireless LAN...217 Firmware Version 219 Connections...221 Television Playback 222 Connecting to a Computer 223 Technical Notes 227 Optional Accessories 228 Lenses for the D2H 228 Other Accessories 231 Caring for the Camera 237 Troubleshooting 242 Speci - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 13
this manual is organized and for an explanation of the symbols and conventions used. Getting to Know the Camera Bookmark camera parts. First Steps This section details the steps required to ready the camera for use: inserting the battery and memory card, attaching a lens and camera strap, and setting - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 14
you for your purchase of a Nikon D2H single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product. To make it easier - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 15
it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body Bracketing ( ) button: 98, 103 Metering camera strap: 16 Diopter Accessory shoe: adjustment 117 knob: 31 Top control panel: 6 Focal plane mark ( ): 83 LCD Illuminators The control panel backlights (LCD illuminators) will light - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 16
-command dial for vertical shooting: 12 Shutter-release button for vertical shooting: 31 Vertical shooting shutterrelease button lock 4 Ambient light sensor: 51, 57 Self button: 21 Focus-mode selector: 72 Battery cover latch: 17 Connector for optional WT-1/ WT-1A wireless LAN adapter (under - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 17
Getting to Know the Camera Eyepiece shutter lever: Delete ( ) Memory card Playback zoom slot cover: ( ) button: 22 136 Card-slot cover Speaker: 145 Rear control panel: 8 release button (under cover): 22 Sensitivity (ISO) button: 49 Main command dial for vertical shooting: 12 Image quality - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 18
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera The Top Control Panel 1 2 9 3 10 4 5 11 6 7 12 8 13 14 18 15 19 16 20 17 21 22 6 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 19
shots in bracketing sequence 98 Number of intervals for interval timer photography ......... 120 Focal length (non-CPU lens) ........ 126 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency 49 2 Shutter-speed lock icon 94 3 Flexible program indicator 87 4 Exposure mode 85 5 Memory card indicator 23 6 Focus area 74 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 20
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera The Rear Control Panel 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 12 5 13 6 7 8 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 21
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 1 Custom settings bank 173 2 "Remaining" indicator 28, 47 3 Shooting menu settings bank ..... 162 4 Sensitivity (ISO) indicator 49 Auto sensitivity indicator 183 5 Sensitivity 49 Sensitivity (high gain 49 Number of exposures remaining 28, 47 Length of - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 22
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera The Viewfinder Display 1 21 22 2 23 24 25 26 27 3 4 567 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 23
-speed lock icon 94 8 Shutter speed 85-93 9 Aperture lock icon 94 10 Aperture (f/-number 90 Aperture (number of stops 95 11 Exposure mode 85 12 Exposure compensation indicator.. 97 13 Frame count 23 Number of exposures remaining 28, 47 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills 71 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 24
and sub-command dials have been placed close to the shutter- release button for vertical shooting ( 4). Bracketing button Flash sync mode button Command lock button Sub-command dial Exposure mode button Image quality / size button Exposure compensation button Sensitivity White Main command - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 25
M; 88, 92). Choose an aperture (exposure mode A or M; 90, 92). Set exposure compensation ( 97). Shutter speed lock (exposure mode S or M; 94). Aperture lock (exposure mode A or M; 94). Activate or cancel bracketing/select number of shots in bracketing sequence ( 98, 103). Select bracketing exposure - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 26
Shooting Select focus area to right of current focus area ( 74). Full-frame playback Display next page of photo information ( 132). Thumbnail playback Highlight thumbnail to right of current thumbnail ( 134). The Multi Selector The button can also be used to select items highlighted in the camera - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 27
18 Set the Time and Date 19 For information on changing the clock battery, see: • Technical Notes: Caring for your camera 239 Attach a Lens To learn more about the lenses available for the D2H, see: • Technical Notes: Optional Accessories 20-21 228-230 Insert a Memory Card To learn - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 28
MH-21 Quick Charger to display the current charge level and charge the battery appropriately. When the EN-EL4 is inserted in the camera, the battery charge state is shown in six levels. Detailed information on battery charge, battery life, and the number of pictures taken since the battery was last - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 29
the Battery The D2H is powered by a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL4 Li-ion battery (provided). 2.1 Charge the battery The EN-EL4 is not fully charged at shipment. To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-21 quick charger before use (see the MH-21 instruction manual for details - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 30
. 3.2 SHOOTING MENU Shooting menu bank Reset shooting menu Active folder File name Image quality Image size Raw compression White bal. A 100 DSC NORM ON A Display menus (if option is highlighted, press multi selector to left until icon at left of menu is selected). 3.3 SET UP Format 3.4 LCD - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 31
will be displayed in the top control panel while the exposure meters are on. For infor- mation on replacing the clock battery, see "Technical Notes: Caring for Your Camera" ( 239). CAUTION Use only CR1616 lithium batteries. Using another type of battery could cause an ex- plosion. Dispose of - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 32
5 Step 5-Attach a Lens Nikon recommends using a type G or type D CPU lens to take full advantage of the features the camera offers. Introduction-First Steps CPU lenses have CPU contacts Type G lens 5.1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before attaching or removing lenses. 5.2 Attach a - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 33
. When no lens is in place, keep the lens mount covered with the supplied BF-1A body cap . When exchanging lens or replacing the body cap, keep the lens mount pointed down. Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 34
Card In place of film, the D2H uses CompactFlash memory cards or microdrive cards to store photographs. For a list of approved memory cards, see "Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards" ( 236). 6.1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 6.2 Open the card - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 35
complete, the frame-count display will show the number of photographs that can be recorded at current settings. During Formatting Do not remove the card or battery or unplug the AC adapter (available separately) during formatting. Format ( 207) Memory cards can also be formatted using the Format - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 36
-First Steps Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Format memory cards before first use. • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 37
of taking your first photographs and playing them back. Basic Photography This section describes how to use autofocus and programmed auto autoexposure for simple, "point-and-shoot" photography that will produce optimal results in most situations. Basic Playback Read this section for information - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 38
• Menu Guide: The Shooting Menu 161-169 • Menu Guide: The Custom Settings Menu 170-205 Adjust Camera Settings To learn more about the following camera settings, see: • Taking Photographs: Choosing a Shooting Mode Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size Taking Photographs: Sensitivity (ISO - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 39
the battery charge. The battery level will be displayed in about three seconds. The Icon A flashing icon in the control panel indicates that the battery has malfunctioned or is otherwise unsuitable for use in the D2H (the icon in the viewfinder may also flash). Contact a Nikon-authorized service - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 40
current settings. When this number reaches zero, the icon will flash in the top control panel and a flashing icon will appear in the viewfinder. No further pictures can be taken until you delete pictures or insert a new memory card. You may be able to take additional pictures at lower image quality or - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 41
) Pictures are compressed for balance between image quality and file size that is ideal for 41- snapshots. 44 Image size L 44- (Large) Images are 2,464 × 1,632 pixels in size. 45 Sensitivity (digital equivalent of film speed) 48- Sensitivity 200 set to value roughly equivalent to ISO 200 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 42
is pressed halfway. Pictures can only be taken when the camera is in focus. 2.4 Choose matrix metering ( 84) Press the metering selector lock button and rotate the metering selector to (matrix metering). Matrix metering uses information from all areas of the frame to determine exposure, ensuring - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 43
steadily in both hands, with your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. The shutter-release button for vertical shooting ( 4) can be used when taking photographs in portrait (tall) orientation - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 44
finder display Description ● Subject in focus. Focus point is between camera and subject. Focus point is behind subject. (flashes) Camera unable to focus on subject in focus brackets using autofocus. To focus on an off-center subject, use focus lock ( 80-81) or select the focus area containing - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 45
shooting, check the shutter-speed and aperture indicators in the viewfinder. If the photo would be under- or over-exposed at current settings, one of the following indicators will appear in either the shutter-speed or aperture display. Indicator Description Photo will be overexposed. Use optional - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 46
the memory card or cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data. Do Not Photograph Strong Light Sources Avoid taking pictures with the camera focused on the sun or other strong light source. Intense light may cause deterioration in the LBCAST image sensor that the camera uses in - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 47
on the memory card, press and hold the up or down buttons on the multi selector. When the last photograph on the memory card is picture, press the multi selector left or right. Delete? Yes 100-1 Take Additional Photographs To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the the shutter - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 48
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Camera Menus 39-40 Image Quality and Size 41-47 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) 48-50 White Balance 51-64 Image Adjustment 65-69 "Tutorial: Basic Photography" described the basic order of operations for taking photographs at the most commonly-used settings. This chapter ex- Choosing a Shooting - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 50
to read "Using Camera Menus" ( 39) for information on menu operations. How will this photograph be used? Image Quality and Size Image Adjustment What lighting is available? Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency White Balance Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos? Choosing a Shooting Mode - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 51
: the playback menu, the shooting menu, the Custom Settings menu, and the setup menu. When the menu button is pressed, the camera displays the last menu used. To select a different menu: 1 SHOOTING MENU Shooting menu bank Reset shooting menu Active folder File name Image quality Image size Raw - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 52
Using Camera Menus Making a Selection To modify settings for an item in the current menu: 1 SET UP Format 2 LCD brightness 0 Mirror lock-up OFF Video mode Date Language En Image comment OFF Auto image rotation ON Highlight menu item. SET recorded to the memory card. • Pressing the - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 53
Making Effective Use of Memory Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Taking Photographs-Image Quality and Size Image Quality The D2H supports the following image quality options (listed in descending order by image quality and file - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 54
) option for image quality cancels white balance bracketing. White balance for NEF (RAW) images can be adjusted using Nikon Capture 4 (available separately; 223). File Names Photographs are stored as image files with names of the form "DSC_nnnn.xxx," where nnnn is a four-digit number between 0001 and - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 55
and Size The QUAL Button Image quality can also be set by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial (note that NEF (RAW) compression can only be adjusted in the Raw compression menu). Image quality is displayed in the rear control panel and in the viewfinder sidebar: Option - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 56
quality is set to NEF + JPEG Fine, NEF + JPEG Normal, NEF + JPEG Basic, or NEF (Raw). NEF compression can not be selected using the QUAL button and command dials. 1 Highlight Raw compression in the shooting size according to the space available on the memory card and the task at hand. Option Size - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 57
Quality and Size Image size can be set using the Image size option in the shooting menu or by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the sub-command dial. Note that the option selected does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. When opened in the software provided with the camera or in Nikon - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 58
Taking Photographs-Image Quality and Size Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 512 MB card at different image quality and size settings. Image quality Raw compression NEF + JPEG Fine Comp. NEF (Raw) NEF - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 59
Taking Photographs-Image Quality and Size * All figures are approximate. Size of JPEG files varies with scene recorded. † Maximum number of frames that can be stored in memory buffer. ‡ Image size applies to JPEG images only. When opened in software provided with camera or in Nikon Capture 4, NEF - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 60
, the more likely pictures are to be subject to "noise" in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels. Photos taken at settings of HI-1 and HI-2 will likely contain appreciable amounts of noise. Use only to capture natural lighting under low light conditions or when a fast shutter speed is - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 61
ON is selected for Custom Setting b1 (ISO Auto), the camera will automatically vary sensitivity from the value selected by the user to help ensure optimum exposure. Sensitivity can not be set to HI-1 or HI-2 while ISO Auto is on, and ON can not be selected for ISO Auto is when ISO is set to HI-1 or - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 62
Step Value ( 183) Depending on the option selected for Custom Setting b2, sensitivity can also be set in increments equivalent to ½ or 1 EV. ISO step value set to 1/2 step ISO step value set to 1 step If possible, the current sensitivity setting is maintained when the step value is changed. If the - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 63
used in film cameras, digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing information from the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, LBCAST image sensor, and ambient light sensor according to the color of the light source. This is known as "white balance." For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 64
54). SHOOTING MENU White bal. Auto Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Studio Strobe Lighting Auto white balance may not produce the desired results with studio strobe lighting. Choose a color temperature, use preset white balance, or set white balance to Flash and use fine - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 65
and in the viewfinder sidebar: Rear control panel Viewfinder e5-Auto BKT Set ( 196) When WB bracketing is selected for custom setting e5 (Auto BKT Set), the camera will create several images each time the shutter is released. White balance will be varied with each image, "bracketing" the value - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 66
be "fine tuned" to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate "warm" or "cold" cast into an image. Higher settings can be used to lend images a bluish tinge or to compensate for light sources with a yellow or red cast, while lowering white balance can make - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 67
temperatures for settings other than A (auto) are given below (values may differ from color temperatures given by photo color meters): color temperature among the many different types of fluorescent light source, ranging from low-temperature stadium lighting to high-temperature mercury-vapor lamps. 55 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 68
color temperature and press the multi selector to the right. The shooting menu will be displayed. SHOOTING MENU White bal. Choose color temp. 5000 K OK 5300 K 5600 K 5900 K 6300 K 6700 K The WB Button At a setting of (Choose color temp.), color temperature can be selected by pressing - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 69
white balance is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. Four options are available for setting preset white balance: Recording New Values with the Camera (1) Frame a neutral gray or - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 70
object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photograph and white balance is measured using camera's 1,005pixel RGB sensor. Use for flash photography or when the subject and camera are under different lighting. In studio settings, 18% diffusion panel can be used to make reference object - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 71
using a neutral gray or white object... ...frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. The camera EV to ensure accurate results. In manual exposure mode, optimal results can be obtained by setting exposure to ±0 EV as indicated by the - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 72
replacing the previous value for this preset (no confirmation dialog will be displayed). If white balance was set using a reference object, a thumbnail will be displayed in the preset white balance list. Presets measured using the ambient light sensor are marked by a icon. SHOOTING MENU Select Set - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 73
current preset (d-0 - d-4) and press the multi selector right. SHOOTING MENU Select Set d-0 d-1 d-2 d-3 d-4 d-0 : SHOOTING MENU Select Set d-0 d-1 d-2 d-3 d-4 d-1 : SHOOTING MENU White bal. White bal. preset d-1 Set OK Edit comment Select image Copy d-0 Selecting a White - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 74
to the right to display the text edit dialog. Edit the comment as described on page 210. SHOOTING MENU White bal. White bal. preset d-1 Set OK Edit comment Select image Copy d-0 SHOOTING MENU White bal. Fluorescent Direct sunlight Flash Cloudy Shade Choose color temp. White bal. preset - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 75
on the memory card. Only photographs taken with the D2H will be displayed; other images can not be selected. SHOOTING MENU Set Zoom 100-1 100-2 100-3 3 Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight the desired image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press the - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 76
copied directly to a white balance preset while the camera is connected to a computer, or the image can be saved to the camera memory card and the white balance value copied using the Select image option in the preset menu. Any comments created with Nikon Capture 4 will also be copied to the comment - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 77
settings that can only be adjusted from the shooting menu ( 161). Taking Photographs-Image Adjustment Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening When a photograph is taken, the camera automatically processes the image to increase the distinction between light and dark areas, making the picture - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 78
detail in misty landscapes and More contrast other low-contrast subjects. Custom Nikon Capture 4 (available separately) can be used to define a custom tone curve and download it to the camera. Choose Custom to select this user-defined curve. If no custom curve has been created, this option is - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 79
that support color management to automatically select the correct color space. For more information, see the documentation provided with the application or device. Nikon Software When photographs created with the D2H are opened in the software provided with the camera or in Nikon Capture - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 80
and press the multi selector to the right. The shooting menu will be displayed. SHOOTING MENU White bal. A ISO 200 Image sharpening A Tone compensation A Color mode I Hue adjustment 0° Intvl timer shooting OFF Non-CPU lens data SHOOTING MENU Color mode (sRGB) OK (AdobeRGB) (sRGB - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 81
the multi selector to the right. The shooting menu will be displayed. SHOOTING MENU Hue adjustment 0 OK Hue The RGB color model used in digital photographs reproduces colors using differing amounts of red, green, and blue light. By mixing two colors of light, a variety of different colors can be - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 82
light while photo is recorded; next shot can be taken immediately if enough space remains in memory buffer. CL Camera records from one to seven frames per second* while the shutContinuous ter-release button is held down. Frame rate can be chosen using Cuslow speed tom Setting d1 (Shooting Speed - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 83
In continuous mode, shooting will continue as long as the shutter-release button is held down, although the frame rate will drop once the buffer has filled. While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the memory card slot will light. Depending on the number of the - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 84
- Continuous- dictive focus tracking; 73). Photographs can be taken whether or servo AF not camera is in focus (release priority). M Manual Camera does not focus automatically; focus must be adjusted manually using the lens focusing ring. If maximum aperture of lens is f/5.6 or faster, viewfinder - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 85
is not available in manual focus mode. a1-AF-C Mode Priority ( 176) If Focus is selected for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C mode priority), photographs can be taken in continuous servo-AF only when the camera is in focus. Select FPS rate + AF for improved focus during continuous shooting. a2-AF-S Mode - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 86
be selected manually, allowing photographs to be composed the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame, or automatically to ensure that the subject closest to the camera is always in focus regardless of where it is the frame (closest-subject priority; 76). Group dynamic-AF can be used to - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 87
viewfinder after selection and whether focus areas are displayed in manual focus mode or continuous shooting mode. a7-Focus Area ( 181) This option can be used to set focus area selection to "wrap around." a8-Vertical AF-ON ( 182) Custom Setting a8 (Vertical AF-ON) controls whether the AF-ON button - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 88
compositions with subjects that will stay in selected focus area. User selects focus area manually, but camera uses information from multiple focus areas to determine focus. If the subject leaves selected focus area even briefly, camera will still be able to focus based on information from other - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 89
is not in focus (release priority). To ensure that the camera is in focus when the picture is taken, choose Focus for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C mode priority). Select FPS rate + AF for improved focus during continuous shooting. a2-AF-S Mode Priority ( 176) In focus mode S (single-servo autofocus - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 90
closestsubject priority Shown in viewfinder Manual Shown in viewfinder Camera automatically selects focus area from within manually selected group Not shown Automatic Shown in viewfinder Manual Shown in viewfinder Manual Shown in viewfinder Camera automatically selects focus area from within - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 91
while shutter-release photo. button is pressed halfway. Use when sure of subject's As above, except camera automatically selects focus place in overall composition area containing subject closest to camera from group but unsure of its exact posi- of focus areas selected by user. tion. Use when - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 92
one of the eleven focus areas in the final composition. It can also be used when the autofocus system is unable to focus ( 82). In single-servo AF manually using the AE-L/AF-L button. To recompose a photograph using focus lock: 1 Position the subject in the selected focus area and press the shutter- - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 93
Photographs-Focus 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. In single-servo AF, focus will remain locked between shots as long as the shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Focus will also remain locked between - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 94
-Focus Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 83) or use focus lock ( 80) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. AF - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 95
(●) is displayed. A-M Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority When using a lens that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manually. With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually with the lens set to M or M/A. See the documentation provided - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 96
camera sets exposure. Before shooting, press the metering selector lock button and rotate the metering selector to choose a method suited to the composition and lighting area of frame, when its results approach what is seen by human eyes. 3D color matrix metering, 3D color which uses range - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 97
by the user in aperture-priority auto or manual exposure mode, allowing depth of field to be previewed in the viewfinder (if the optional SB-800 Speedlight is attached, a modeling flash will be emitted). b1-ISO Auto ( 182) When On is selected for Custom Setting b1 (ISO auto), the camera automatically - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 98
camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. Adjustments can be made using control panel. 2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Non-CPU Lenses Use optional Neutral Density (ND) filter or lower sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 48). Subject too dark. Use optional Speedlight or raise sensitivity (ISO - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 99
also be restored by turning the camera off, selecting another exposure mode, performing a two-button reset ( 128), or choosing another setting for Custom Setting b3 (EV step; 184). Exposure Program The exposure program for programmed auto is shown in the following graph: ISO 200; lens with maximum - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 100
selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Shutter speed can be set to values between 30 s and /1 8,000 s. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects, high shutter speeds to "freeze" motion. Shutter-priority auto is only available with CPU lenses. To - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 101
( 190) To reduce noise at shutter speeds of about ½ s or slower, select On for Custom Setting d4. Note that this will increase the time needed to process photographs before they are saved to the memory card. f5-Command Dials >Change Main/Sub ( 202) This option can be used to reverse the roles of the - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 102
the main subject and background into focus. Large apertures (low f/-numbers) soften background details and let more light into the camera, increasing the range of the flash and making photographs 2 Rotate the sub-command dial to choose the desired aperture. 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. 90 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 103
Subject too dark. Choose larger aperture (smaller f/-number) or higher sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 48), or use optional Speedlight. Aperture Lock Aperture can be locked at the selected setting ( 94). b3-EV Step ( 184) This option controls whether changes to shutter speed and aperture are made in - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 104
until the desired exposure is achieved. 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Long Time-Exposures At a shutter speed of , the shutter will remain open while the shutter-release button is held down. Nikon recommends using a fully-charged EN-EL4 battery or an optional EH-6 AC adapter to - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 105
, or 1 EV. d4-Long Exp. NR ( 190) To reduce noise at shutter speeds of about ½ s or slower, select On for Custom Setting d4. Note that this will increase the time needed to process photographs before they are saved to the memory card. f5-Command Dials ( 202-203) Command dials > Change Main/Sub and - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 106
button can be used to lock shutter speed at the value selected in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, or to lock aperture at the value selected in aperture-priority auto and manual exposure modes. Lock is not available in programmed auto. Shutter-Speed Lock To lock shutter speed at the - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 107
, an area in the center of the frame is assigned the greatest weight when determining exposure. Similarly, when spot metering is used, exposure is based upon lighting conditions in the selected focus area. If the subject is not in the metered area when the picture is taken, exposure will be based on - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 108
AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. Taking Photographs-Exposure Metered Area In spot metering, : Exposure mode Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Settings Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 87) Shutter speed Aperture The new values - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 109
EV +2.0 EV 2 Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0 or performing a two button reset ( 128). Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. b4-Exposure Comp. EV ( 184) Use this option to set the increments - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 110
is produced each time the shutter is released, meaning that several shots (up to shooting under mixed lighting or experimenting with different white balance settings. White balance bracketing is not available at white-balance settings of (Choose color temp.) or (preset) or at image qualities - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 111
frame and self-timer modes, one shot will be taken each time the shutterrelease button is pressed. In continuous low speed and continuous high speed modes, shooting will pause after the number of shots specified in the bracketing program have been taken. Shooting will resume the next time the shutter - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 112
Taking Photographs-Exposure The bracketing programs available depend on the option selected for Custom Setting b3 (EV step; 184). 1/3 Step Selected for EV Step Control panel display No. of Exposure shots increment Bracketing order (EVs) 3 +1/3 EV +0.3, 0, +0.7 3 +2/3 EV +0.7, 0, +1.3 3 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 113
Taking Photographs-Exposure 1/2 Step Selected for EV Step Control panel display No. of Exposure shots increment Bracketing order (EVs) 3 +½ EV +0.5, 0, +1.0 3 +1 EV +1.0, 0, +2.0 3 -½ EV -0.5, -1.0, 0 3 -1 EV -1.0, -2.0, 0 2 +½ EV 0, +0.5 2 +1 EV 0, +1.0 2 -½ EV 0, -0.5 2 -1 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 114
Exposure or Flash Bracketing If the memory card fills before all shots in the sequence have been taken, shooting can be resumed from the next shot in the sequence after the memory card has been replaced or shots have been deleted to make room on the memory card. If the camera is turned off before all - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 115
icon will appear in the top control panel and the frame count and number of exposures remaining will flash. A flashing indicator will appear in the viewfinder and the shutter release will be disabled. Shooting can begin when a new memory card is inserted. 3 Pressing the button, rotate the sub-command - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 116
. Selecting any of these options cancels white balance bracketing. Shooting Mode In single frame and self-timer modes, the number of copies specified in the white balance program will be created each time the shutter is released. In continuous low speed and continuous high speed modes, only one shot - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 117
The number of shots, white balance (WB) increment, and bracketing -9, -6, -3, +3, +6, +9 9 ±1 0, -4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2, +3, +4 9 ±2 0, -8, -6, -4, -2, +2, +4, +6, +8 9 ±3 0, -12, -9, -6, -3, +3, +6, +9, +12 e7-Auto BKT Order ( 197) This option can be used to change the bracketing order. 105 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 118
subject. The Creative Lighting System When used with an SB-800 Speedlight (available separately), the D2H supports the full range of options available with the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), including i-TTL flash control, Flash Color Information Communication, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, FV - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 119
Lighting. To use Auto FP High-Speed Sync, choose 1/250 (FP auto) for Custom Setting e1 (Flash sync speed). The SB-800 The Nikon SB-800 is a high performance Speedlight with a guide number of 53/174 (m/ft, 35-mm zoom head position, ISO 200, 20 °C/68 °F). It can be powered by four AA batteries - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 120
Wireless Lighting, and Auto FP High-Speed Sync. To use FV Lock: 1 Select FV Lock or FV Lock/Lens data for Custom Setting f4 (FUNC. button; 201). 2 Mount an SB-800 Speedlight on the camera accessory shoe. 3 Turn the SB-800 on and set the flash mode to TTL or AA (see the SB-800 instruction manual for - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 121
used, the illuminator may not light if the focus area at the left or right edge of the frame are selected). i-TTL Flash Control When used with the D2H and set to TTL, the SB-800 automatically uses is used. Standard Digital SLR i-TTL flash for digital SLR is activated automatically when spot metering - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 122
50DX Speedlight is mounted on the camera accessory shoe. D-TTL flash control is not available with other optional Speedlights. The type of flash control depends on the lens attached: Lens Description 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Speedlight emits a series of nearly invisible - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 123
✔ SB-800 (Advanced Wireless Lighting) SB-80DX SB-28DX 4 - ✔ ✔5 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ - SB-50DX - Auto FP High-Speed Sync ✔ ✔ - - FV Lock ✔ ✔ - - AF-assist for multi-area AF ✔6 ✔6 - - 1 Standard i-TTL for Digital SLR is used when spot metering is selected. When using non-CPU lens with - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 124
sync circuitry of the camera or flash. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not included in the list on these pages, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information. ISO Auto If a Speedlight is used when Custom Setting b1 (ISO auto) is on, sensitivity (ISO equivalency) will be fixed - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 125
and aperture-priority auto exposure modes. Use of tripod is recommended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake. In shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating effect of a stream Rear-curtain sync of light behind moving objects. In programmed - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 126
. 3 If the Speedlight does not support red-eye reduction, the icon in the flash sync mode display will blink. 4 Red-eye reduction with slow sync is available only in programmed auto and aperturepriority auto exposure modes. In shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes, (red-eye reduction - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 127
is used when Custom Setting b1 (ISO auto) is on, sensitivity (ISO equivalency) will be fixed at the value selected by the user. e1-Flash Sync Speed ( 194) This option can be used to enable Auto FP High-Speed Sync or limit the fastest sync speed to a speed slower than ½50 s. To fix shutter speed - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 128
Optional Speedlights Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the Speedlight supports i-TTL or D-TTL flash control, refer to the entry for digital SLR cameras in the table of camera types. If Auto FP High-Speed Sync is not used, the shutter will synchronize with an external flash - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 129
whether the flash is fully charged and ready for use. The Accessory Shoe SB-series Speedlights, including the SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 50DX, 27, 23, 22s, and 29s, can be mounted directly on the camera accessory shoe without a sync cable. The accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock for Speedlights - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 130
Taking Photographs at Preset Intervals The D2H is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. 1 Highlight Intvl timer shooting in the shooting menu ( 169) and press the multi selector to the right. SHOOTING MENU White bal. A ISO 200 Image sharpening A Tone compensation - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 131
in doubt, charge the battery before shooting or use an optional EH-6 AC adapter. Check the Time Before choosing a starting time, select Date in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date ( 19). Out of Memory If the memory card is full, the interval timer - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 132
98) will cancel interval timer photography. • No photographs will be taken if interval timer shooting begins while the user is mea- suring a value for preset white balance. • If shutter speed is set to (manual exposure mode) after the timer has started, subsequent photographs will be taken at - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 133
taken • The memory buffer or memory card is full • The camera is unable to focus in single-servo AF (note that the camera focuses again before each shot) • The user is measuring a value for preset white balance or taking a reference photo for Image Dust Off using the Dust Off ref photo item in the - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 134
specified number of shots at each interval. In CH (continuous high speed) mode, photographs will be taken at a rate of eight shots per second. In S (single frame), CL (continuous lowspeed), and M-UP (mirror up) modes, photographs will be taken at the rate chosen for Custom Setting d1 (Shooting speed - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 135
or for self-portraits. To use the self-timer: 1 Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Press the shooting mode dial lock release and rotate the shooting mode dial to select (self-timer mode). 3 Frame the photograph and focus. If autofocus - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 136
the playback photo info Digital SLR, and Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR Specifying Lens Focal Length Lens focal length can be specified using the Non-CPU lens data option in the shooting menu or by pressing the FUNC. button and rotating the main command dial. The following settings - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 137
from 6 - 45, 50 - 180, 200 - 4000 and press the multi selector to the right. SHOOTING MENU Focal length N/A 6 - 45 50 - 180 200 - 4000 4 Select the lens focal length (in mm) Default Maximum Aperture Selecting a focal length sets Maximum aperture the last value selected at that focal length. 125 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 138
FV Lock/Lens data for Custom Setting f4 (FUNC. Button; 201 can be specified using the Non-CPU lens data option in the shooting menu or by pressing the FUNC data in the shooting menu ( 169) and press the multi selector to the right. SHOOTING MENU White bal. A ISO 200 Image sharpening - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 139
length Maximum aperture 3 Select the f/-number corresponding to the maximum lens aperture and press the multi selector to the right. SHOOTING MENU Maximum aperture N/A 1.2 OK 1.4 1.8 2 2.5 2.8 The Function Button 1 Select FV Lock/Lens data for Custom Setting f4 (FUNC. Button; 201). CSM - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 140
† Custom Setting c2 (AE-L/AF-L) is unaf- balance bracketing). fected. The following shooting-menu options will also be reset. Only settings in the bank currently selected using the Shooting menu bank option will be reset ( 162). Settings in the remaining banks are unaffected. Option Image quality - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 141
More About Playback Playback Options This section details the operations that can be performed during playback, including thumbnail playback, playback zoom, and photo information display. 129 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 142
Playback To play photographs back, press the will be displayed in the monitor. button. The most recent photograph 100-1 To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the button or press the shutter-release button halfway. To view camera menus ( 148), press the button. 130 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 143
review in the playback menu, photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor as they are being recorded to the memory card. In single-frame, self-timer, and mirror-up modes, photographs are displayed one at a time as they are taken. In continuous shooting mode, display begins when shooting - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 144
85 10 Folder number/frame 6 Aperture 85 number 150 *Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode in playback menu ( 159). 12 100-1 3 3 4 1/6 5 6 100NCD2H/DSC_0001.JPG 2003/08/30 15:45:36 9 10 7 NORMAL 8 100-1 11 12 3 CAMERA :NIKON D2H METERING :MATRIX 4 5 SHUTTER :1/250 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 145
:AUTO COLOR MODE :MODE1 8 9 COMMENT : 100-1 10 12 3 4 100-1 12 3 Highlight 100-1 4 Histograms Camera histograms are for use only as a guide and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications. f3-Photo Info/Playback ( 200) The roles of the multi selector buttons can be reversed - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 146
-2 played: 100-3 100-4 TToo Change number of images displayed Toggle full frame playback Press and/or rotate Description Press photo ( 136). f1-Center Button > Playback Mode ( 198) Instead of toggling between full-frame and thumbnail playback, the center of the multi selector can be used - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 147
to the memory card. In single-frame and self-timer modes, photographs are displayed one at a time as they are taken. In continuous shooting mode, display begins when shooting ends. Thumbnail playback is only available in continuous shooting mode. Playback will be interrupted when the shutter-release - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 148
current zoom ratio. View other areas of image Use multi selector to view area not visible in monitor. Hold multi selector down to scroll rapidly to other areas of frame. f1-Center Button > Playback Mode ( 198) Instead of toggling between full-frame and thumbnail playback, the center of the multi - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 149
not be deleted using the button or the Delete option in the playback menu, and have DOS "read-only" status when viewed on a Windows computer. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted. To protect a photograph: 1 Display the image in full-frame playback or highlight - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 150
be recovered. 1 Display the image in full-frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list Select this option and press the button to delete both photo and voice memo. • Sound only: Select this option . Delete ( 148) To delete multiple images, use the Delete option in the playback menu. After - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 151
Voice Memos Recording and Playback The D2H is equipped with a built-in microphone, allowing voice memos to be added to photographs. Voice memos can be played back over the camera's built-in speaker. 139 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 152
up to sixty seconds long can be added to photographs using the built-in microphone. In shooting mode, a voice memo can be added to the most Ready the camera for recording. Shooting Mode At default settings, voice memos can not be recorded in shooting mode. To enable automatic or manual voice memo - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 153
• The button is pressed • The shutter-release button is pressed halfway • The camera is turned off During interval timer photography, les with names of the form "DSC_nnnn.WAV," where "nnnn" is a four-digit file number copied from the image with which the voice memo is associated. For example, the - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 154
shown at right; select maximum recording time from 5, SET UP Auto 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60 s. Unless On is selected On for Image review in playback menu, record(auto and ing will begin when shutter-release button manual) is released after shooting. Recording ends when button is pressed or after speci - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 155
whether the voice memo for SET UP the most recent photograph can be overwritten in Voice memo protect shooting mode. Highlight Voice memo deleted and replaced by new memo. Voice memos can not be overwritten in playback mode. Voice Memo Button This option controls manual recording. Highlight - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 156
over the camera's built-in speaker when the associated image is viewed in single-frame playback or select. Image/Sound OK • Image/Sound: Delete both photo Sound only and voice memo. • Sound only: Delete or by pressing the shutter-release button halfway • The camera is turned off • Another image - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 157
the camera's built-in speaker or by a device to which the camera is connected via the EG-D2 audio/video cable. When sound is played back over the built-in speaker, the Audio output option also controls playback volume. SET selection and return to setup menu. SET UP Audio output 0 OK Via - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 158
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images stored on memory cards, and for playing pictures back in automated slide shows. The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains advanced shooting options, such as image sharpening and tone compensation. Custom Settings The CSM (Custom Settings) menu controls fine details of camera operation. The - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 160
Description Delete selected photographs. Delete all photographs. PLAYBACK MENU Delete Selected All High-Capacity Memory Cards If the memory card contains a large number of files or folders and the number of pictures to be deleted is very large, deletion can sometimes take more than half an hour - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 161
Set Zoom OK 2 PLAYBACK MENU Set Zoom OK 100-1 100-2 100-3 100-1 100-2 100-3 100-4 100-5 100-6 Highlight image. (To view highlighted image full the Playback folder menu ( 150), together with any associated voice memos. Pictures that are protected or hidden will not be deleted. • No: exit - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 162
Rule for Camera File System (DCF)-all Nikon digital cameras and most other makes of digital camera-will be visible during playback. Only images in the current folder will be visible during playback. Selecting a Folder for Storage The Active folder option in the shooting menu is used to create - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 163
photo info displayed during slide show. Pause Press to pause slide show ( 152). Exit to playback menu Press to end slide show and display playback menu. Exit to playback mode Press to end slide show and return to playback with current image displayed in monitor. Exit to shooting Shutter - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 164
highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection. • Restart: Resume slide show. • Frame intvl: Change the length of time each Restart OK Frame intvl Audio playback 100-1 picture is displayed. • Audio playback: Display a menu of voice memo playback options. To exit the slide - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 165
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu Voice Memo Playback Options: Audio Playback Selecting end when next frame is displayed, even if entire Frame intvl memo has not been played. Length of Next frame will not be displayed until entire memo has been voice menu played, even if frame interval is shorter - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 166
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu Hide Image The Hide image option is used to hide or reveal selected photographs. Hidden images are visible only in the Hide image menu, and can only be deleted by formatting the memory card. Highlight Hide image in the playback menu ( 148) and press the multi selector - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 167
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu Revealing All Photographs: Deselect All Choosing Deselect all? displays the confirmation dialog shown at right. Press the multi selector up or - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 168
orders stored on the memory card. Before printing, check that the printer or print service supports DPOF. Even without access to a DPOF-compatible device, images can still be printed using the software provided with the camera if the computer is connected to a color printer. Photofinishers that do - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 169
of multi se- 100-1 100-2 100-3 lector to select image and set number 1 of prints to 1. Selected images are marked by icon. 100-4 100-5 100-6 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, highlight and press center of multi selector. To exit without changing print - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 170
Guide Print set Deselect all print settings? No OK Yes from the print order. The monitor will briefly show the message "Print set done," D2H supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 171
˘ Focus area Option Description Data* Include shooting data in photo information display. Histogram* Include histogram in photo information display. Highlights* Include highlights in photo information display. Active focus area (if single-servo AF is used with dynamic-area AF, Focus area group - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 172
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu After Delete After delete determines whether the following or be displayed or highlighted (if deleted image was last frame in memory, previous frame will be displayed or Continue as highlighted). If user was scrolling through images in reverse order, before previous - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 173
Guide-The Shooting Menu The Shooting Menu Managing Images The shooting menu contains two pages of options: SHOOTING MENU Shooting menu bank Reset shooting menu Active folder File name Image quality Image size Raw compression White bal. A 100 DSC NORM ON A SHOOTING MENU White bal. A ISO - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 174
Menu Guide-The Shooting Menu Shooting Menu Bank Shooting menu settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings. The - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 175
be displayed. Highlight the desired bank and press the multi selector to the right. SHOOTING MENU Shooting menu bank Rename 3 The following dialog will be displayed. Enter a name as described below. Keyboard area Use multi selector to highlight letters, press center of multi selector to select - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 176
quality, image size, white balance, and sensitivity (ISO equivalency) can also be restored by performing a two-button reset. Creating a Folder at Startup If the button is pressed when the camera is turned on, a new folder will be created if no empty folders are already present on the memory card - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 177
folder number. If the memory card already contains a folder numbered 999, the shutter release will be disabled. If sequential file numbering is on, the shutter release will also be disabled if the current folder is numbered 999 and contains a picture numbered 9999. To continue shooting, create - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 178
Menu Guide-The Shooting Menu File Name Photographs are saved using file names consisting of "DSC_" or "_DSC" followed by a four-digit file number and a three-letter extension (e.g., "DSC_0001.JPG"). The File name option is used to change the "DSC" portion of the file name. Highlight File name in the - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 179
2M Raw Compression Choose whether to compress NEF (RAW) images created at image-quality settings of RAW+JPEG (Fine), RAW+JPEG (Normal), RAW+JPEG (Basic), and NEF (Raw). See "Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size" ( 44). SHOOTING MENU Raw compression ON Comp. NEF (Raw) OK OFF NEF (Raw) White - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 180
Guide-The Shooting Menu ISO Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) can be increased from the default value, which is roughly equivalent to ISO 200. Settings of HI-1 and HI-2 are only available when Custom Setting b1 (ISO auto) is off. See "Taking Photographs: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)" ( 48). SHOOTING - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 181
length and maximum aperture have been specified in advance, the D2H supports such features as color matrix metering, aperture value display, and balanced fill flash with nonCPU lenses. See "Taking Photographs: Non-CPU Lenses" ( 124). SHOOTING MENU Non-CPU lens data Focal length Maximum aperture 169 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 182
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom settings are used to fine-tune a variety of camera settings to suit the user's preferences, creating combinations of settings that differ from the factory defaults in effect at the time your camera was purchased. In - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 183
Guide-Custom Settings The following Custom Settings are available: C Bank select R Menu reset a Autofocus a1 AF-C mode priority a2 AF-S mode priority a3 Group dynamic AF a4 Disable Lock-On a5 AF activation a6 Focus area Illum a7 Focus area a8 Vertical AF ON b Metering/Exposure b1 ISO auto b2 ISO - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 184
: 200 f3 PhotoInfo/Playback Role of multi selector in full-frame playback 200 f4 FUNC. button Assign FUNC. button 201 f5 Command dials Customize command dials 202-204 f6 Buttons and dials Setting method for buttons and dials 204-205 f7 No CF card? Disable shutter if no CF card 205 172 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 185
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting C: Bank Select Custom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings. - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 186
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting R: Menu Reset To restore default settings for the current Custom CSM MENU Settings bank ( 173), highlight Menu reset in R Reset CSM menu the top level of the CSM menu ( 170) and press the multi selector to the right. - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 187
Menu Guide-Custom Settings ▼ Default settings are listed below. Option Default a1 AF-C mode priority FPS rate a2 AF-S mode priority Focus a3 Group dynamic AF a4 Disable Lock-On Pattern 1/ Closest subject No a5 AF activation Shutter/AF-ON a6 Focus area Illum Manual focus mode On - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 188
-release button is pressed. Photos can be taken even when camera is not in focus. In continu- FPS rate + AF ous mode, frame rate slows for improved focus if subject is dark or low contrast. Focus Photos can only be taken when in-focus indicator (●) is displayed. Custom Setting a2: AF-S Mode - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 189
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting a3: Group Dynamic AF This option controls how focus areas are grouped in group dynamic-AF ( 76) and whether the camera gives priority to the subject in the center focus area of the selected group. Highlight a3 Group dynamic AF in the second level of the - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 190
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Focus areas are grouped as follows (illustrations show the display in the top control panel): Pattern 1 Pattern 2 and "center 2." "Center 2" is only available when Center AF area (the default option) is selected for Center button (Custom Setting f1) > Shooting mode. 178 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 191
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting a4: Disable Lock-on This option controls how autofocus passing through frame. Camera immediately adjusts focus when distance to subject changes abruptly. Use when photographing series of subjects at varying distances in quick succession. Custom Setting a5: - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 192
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting a6: Focus Area Illum The options in this menu area displayed when shutter(default) release button is pressed halfway. Focus areas not displayed in manual focus Off mode. Continuous Mode This option controls whether the active focus frame is displayed in - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 193
Menu Guide-Custom Settings When Selected This option determines how long the active focus frame is displayed when selected. Press for 1 s. CSM MENU a6 Focus area Illumination When selected 0.2 s OK 1 s Custom Setting a7: Focus Area By default, the focus-area display is bounded by CSM MENU - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 194
sub-command dial. Custom Setting b1: ISO Auto If On is selected for this option, the camera will CSM MENU automatically adjust sensitivity (ISO equivalency) b1 ISO auto Control if the limits of the camera exposure system are exceeded at the sensitivity selected by the user OFF Off OK - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 195
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Highlight b1 ISO auto Custom Setting b1 is chosen after ISO has been set to or . CH Mode When Custom Setting b1 (ISO auto) is on and sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user, the maximum shooting speed in CH (continuous high-speed) mode is seven frames - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 196
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting b3: EV Step This option determines whether adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, and bracketing are made in an option, then press to the right to make a selection. Custom Setting b4: Exposure Comp. EV This option determines whether adjustments to exposure - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 197
set by rotating command dial only. Dial used depends on option selected for Custom Setting f5. Custom Setting Custom Setting b6: Center Weight When calculating exposure, center-weighted me- CSM MENU tering assigns the greatest weight to a circle in b6 Center weight area the center of the frame - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 198
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting c1: AE Lock This option controls whether exposure locks while the shutter-release locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or by +Release Button pressing shutter-release button halfway. Custom Setting c2: AE-L/AF-L This option controls the behavior of the AE - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 199
press to the right to make a selection. Choose a shorter meter-off delay for longer battery life. Custom Setting c4: Self-Timer This option controls the length of the shutterrelease delay in self-timer mode. Shutter-release can be delayed by approximately 2 s, 5 s, 10 s (the default option), or 20 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 200
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting d1: Shooting Speed This option determines the rate at which photographs can be taken in CL (continuous low-speed) mode. Shooting speed can be set to values between 1 and 7 frames per second (fps); the default value is 3 fps. Highlight d1 Shooting speed in - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 201
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting d3: Exp. Delay Mode Shutter release can be delayed until about 0.4 s after the shutter-release button is pressed, reducing camera shake in situations in which the least camera movement could result in blurred photographs (for example, microscope photography - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 202
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting d4: Long Exp. NR This option controls whether photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than about ½ s are processed to reduce "noise" (randomly-spaced, CSM MENU d4 Long exposure noise reduction brightly-colored pixels that appear at slow - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 203
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting d5: File No. Seq. When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file new by adding one to the last file number CSM MENU d5 File number sequence used. This option controls whether file number- OFF Off OK ing continues from the last number used when a - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 204
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting d6: Cntrl Panel/Finder The options in this right. Rear Control Panel This option controls whether the rear control panel shows sensitivity (ISO equivalency) or the number of exposures remaining. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 205
Guide-Custom Settings Viewfinder Display This option controls whether the viewfinder shows the frame count or number of exposures remaining (note that regardless of the option selected, the number of frames that can be stored in the memory buffer will be shown while the shutter d7 LCD Illumination - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 206
right to make a selection. Custom Setting e2: Flash Shutter Speed This option determines the slowest shutter speed possible when using a flash in programmed auto or aperture-priority auto exposure mode (in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, shutter speeds can be set to values as slow as - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 207
Speedlight (auto aperture).* Off Aperture specified manually using Speedlight controls (non-TTL auto). * To use auto aperture with non-CPU lenses, specify maximum aperture of lens using Non-CPU lens data option in shooting menu. Custom Setting e4: Modeling Flash This option determines whether the - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 208
flash-level bracketing. AE only Camera performs exposure bracketing only. Flash only Camera performs flash-level bracketing only. WB bracketing Camera performs white balance bracketing. White Balance Bracketing White balance bracketing is not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or NEF - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 209
level (Custom Setting aperture e5 set to AE & flash). Flash/ Camera varies aperture (Custom Setting e5 set to AE only) or aperaperture ture speed and flash level (Custom Setting e5 set to AE & flash). Flash only Camera varies flash level only. • If no flash is attached when Custom Setting b1 (ISO auto - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 210
Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting select Manual value select number of shots to select number of shots and bracketing increment. Custom Setting f1: camera is in shooting mode. CSM MENU f1 Multi selector Center button Shooting mode Playback mode CSM MENU f1 Multi selector Center button Shooting - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 211
viewfinder.* Pressing center of multi selector has no effect when camera is in Not used shooting mode.* * Center of multi selector can not be used to toggle between center focus-area groups when Pattern 2 is selected for Custom Setting a3 (Group dynamic AF). Playback Mode This option controls what - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 212
displays the other images on the memory card, while pressing the multi selector CSM MENU f3 Role of Multi Selector in Full-Frame Playback left or right changes the photo information dis- OFF Info /PB OK played. These roles can be reversed using Custom Setting f3. Highlight f3 PhotoInfo/Playback - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 213
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting f4: FUNC. Button This option controls the function performed by low-speed modes, camera will Bracket- repeat bracketing burst while shutter-release button is held down. If ing burst white-balance bracketing is selected, camera will take photos at up to 8 fps - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 214
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting f5: Command Dials This option controls the operation Customize command dials Rotate direction Change Main/Sub Aperture setting Menus and Playback Rotate Direction This option controls the direction of all command dials when setting flexible program, shutter - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 215
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Change Main/Sub This option can be used to exchange the functions of the main and sub-command dials when setting shutter speed and aperture. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection. CSM MENU f5 Customize - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 216
dial performs same function as pressing multi selector up or down. • Single-image playback: main command dial is used to choose picture displayed, sub-command dial to display additional photo information. On • Thumbnail playback: main command dial moves cursor left or right, sub- command dial moves - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 217
are performed for about 20 s. Custom Setting f7: No CF Card? This option can be used to enable the shutter release when no memory card is inserted in the camera. Note that when photographs are being CSM MENU f7 Disable shutter if no CF card captured to a computer using Nikon Capture 4 ON On OK - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 218
memo button Audio output USB M Dust Off ref photo Battery Info Wireless LAN SET UP Voice memo protect ON Voice memo button Audio output USB M Dust Off ref photo Battery Info Wireless LAN Firmware Version Option Format LCD brightness Mirror lock-up* Video mode Date Language Image - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 219
. Do not turn the camera off, remove the batteries Yes or memory card, or unplug the AC adapter (available separately) until formatting is complete and setup menu is displayed. SET UP Format FORMATTING During Formatting Do not remove the memory card, remove the battery, or unplug the AC adapter - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 220
the setup menu. Mirror Lock-up This option is used to lock the mirror in the up position to allow inspection or cleaning of the lowpass filter that protects the LBCAST image sensor. See "Technical Notes: Caring for the Camera and Battery" ( 240). SET UP Mirror lock-up OFF OFF OK ON Image sensor - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 221
to make a selection. Option Description NTSC Use when connecting camera to NTSC devices. Use when connecting camera to PAL devices. Note that number of pixels in PAL output is selectively reduced, causing drop in resolution. Date Date is used to set the camera clock to the current date and - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 222
. Comments can be viewed when the photographs are displayed using the software provided with the camera or Nikon Capture 4. The first twelve letters of the comment are also visible on the fourth page of the photo information display ( 133). SET UP Image comment Done OK Input comment ˘ Attach - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 223
menu. Auto Image Rotation The D2H is equipped with a built-in sensor that SET UP detects camera orientation. Information from Auto image low speed) modes ( 70), orientation recorded for first shot applies to all images in same burst, even if camera orientation is changed during shooting. † Camera - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 224
Voice memo Off OK On (auto and manual) Manual only Voice Memo Protect The option selected for Voice memo protect SET UP determines whether the voice memo for the last Voice memo protect photograph recorded can be overwritten when the camera is in shooting mode. See "Voice ON On OK Memos - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 225
by the computer operating system and whether the camera is being controlled from Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control or photographs are being transferred to the computer using the transfer function included with the software provided with the camera. SET UP USB Mass Storage OK PTP Operating system - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 226
Guide-The Setup Menu Dust Off Ref Photo This option is used to acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off function in Nikon Capture (for more information on Image Dust Off, see the Nikon Capture 4 User's Manual). 1 Dust Off ref photo is only available when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 227
are recorded to the memory card at an image quality of JPEG Fine and an image size of Large. When the resulting image is played back on the camera, a grid pattern is displayed and voice memos can not be recorded. Files created with Dust Off ref photo can not be viewed using computer imaging software - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 228
right. SET UP Battery Info Battery meter 95% Picture meter 40 Calibration Not required Charging life NEW Replace Option Description Battery meter Current battery level expressed as a percentage ( 27). Number of times shutter has been released with current battery since battery was last - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 229
LAN Transceiver Status Auto send Send file as: Send folder Deselect all? Network settings OFF OFF RAW+J SET UP Wireless LAN Transceiver OFF Off OK ON On SET UP Wireless LAN Status Link quality Signal level Now sending Remaining Time left Connected 0 Frames 0 S 217 Menu Guide-The Setup Menu - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 230
folder and all files it contains. SET UP Wireless LAN Auto send OFF Off OK ON On SET UP Wireless LAN Send file as: NEF(Raw) + JPEG OK JPEG only SET UP Wireless LAN 100NCD2H OK USB When using the WT-1/WT-1A, set the USB option in the camera setup menu to PTP ( 213). 218 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 231
file? tings from camera memory card. Adjust settings for connection to wireWireless less network. TCP/IP Adjust TCP/IP settings, including IP address, DNS, and gateway settings. Enter password and user ID and adjust FTP settings for connection to ftp server. Firmware Version To display the - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 232
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menus can be displayed on a television screen or recorded to video tape. If the supplied software is installed, the camera can be connected to a computer and photographs copied to disk for editing, viewing, printing, or long-term storage. Television Playback Read this section for information - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 234
cable can be used to connect the D2H to a television or VCR for playback or recording. 1 Turn the camera off. The EG-D2 Turn the camera off before the standard used in the video device. Note that resolution will drop when images are output on a PAL device. Audio Output ( 212) Set Via VIDEO - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 235
after reading the manuals and reviewing the system requirements. To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use an EH-6 AC adapter (available separately). Before connecting the camera, set the USB - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 236
The Windows hardware wizard will be displayed. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and then disconnect the camera. Mac OS 9 A dialog will be displayed stating that the computer is unable to use the driver needed for the "NIKON DSC D2H" USB device. Click Cancel to close the dialog, then disconnect the - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 237
show in place of the number of exposures remaining. Any photographs taken will be recorded to the computer hard disk rather than the camera memory card. See the Nikon Capture 4 User's Manual for more information. Do Not Turn the Camera Off Do not turn the camera off while transfer is in progress - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 238
If the USB option in the camera setup menu is still at its default setting of Mass storage, the camera must first be removed from removable disk corresponding to the camera and select Eject from the menu that appears. Macintosh Drag the camera volume ("NIKON_D2H" or "NIKON D2H") into the Trash. 226 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 239
This chapter covers the following topics: Optional Accessories A list of the lenses and other accessories available for the D2H. Caring for the Camera Information on storage and maintenance. Troubleshooting A list of the error messages displayed by your camera and how to deal with them. Speci - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 240
mm ( 230). Note that IX Nikkor CPU lenses can not be used with the D2H. The lenses that can be used with the D2H are listed below. Camera setting Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Lens/accessory M (with S C electronic range finder) M P S A M 3D Color 1 Type G or D AF Nikkor 3 AF - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 241
. In manual exposure mode, preset aperture using focusing attachment before determining exposure and taking photograph. • PF-4 Reprocopy Outfit requires PA-4 Camera Holder. Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D2H: • Non - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 242
Accessories CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. Unlike other CPU lenses, there is no need to lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture setting (maximum f/-number) when using a type G lens. Picture Angle and Focal Length A 35-mm camera - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 243
Electronic Accessories Your Nikon D2H digital camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 244
screens are available for the D2H: accessories Type B A type B BriteView focusing screen is included with the camera. Type E The type E nder to be viewed from above when the camera is in the horizontal shooting position. ♦ DK-7 Eyepiece Adapter The DK-7 is used when attaching the DG-2 Magnifier or - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 245
, 20 °C/68 °F; GN at ISO 100 is 38/125) and supports i-TTL, TTL, auto aperture (AA), non-TTL auto (A), manual, and repeating flash control. Flash sync mode, including slow and rear-curtain sync, can be set from the camera. When used with the D2H, the SB-800 supports Auto FP High-Speed Sync for sync - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 246
in the dark. Custom settings can be used to fine-tune all aspects of operation. ♦ SB-50DX Speedlight This Guide Number 32/105 Speedlight (m/ft, manual mode, 35-mm zoom-head position, ISO 200, 20 °C/68 °F; GN at ISO 100 is 22/72) is powered by two CR123A (DL123A) 3 V lithium batteries. In addition to - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 247
D2H cameras for simultaneous operation. 40 cm (1´4˝) Ten-pin to two-pin adapter cord for connection to devices MC-25 with two-pin terminals, including the MW-2 radio control 20 cm Adapter Cord set, MT-2 intervalometer, and ML-2 modulite control set. (8˝) MC-30 Remote shutter release; can be used - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 248
Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D2H: Technical Notes-Optional Accessories SanDisk SDCFB SDCFB (Type II) SDCF2B (Type II) SDCFH 4× USB 8× USB 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 80 MB, 128 MB, 160 MB, 192 MB, - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 249
Technical Notes-Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, replace the monitor cover, remove the battery, and store the battery in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 250
and handling the screen by the tab, set the replacement screen in the holder. 5 Push the front edge of holder upward until it clicks into place. Replacing Focusing Screens Do not touch the surface of the mirror or focusing screens. Focusing Screens Use only screens designated for use in the D2H. 238 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 251
used batteries as directed. Inserting the Clock Battery Insert the clock battery in the correct orientation. Inserting the battery incorrectly could not only prevent the clock from functioning but could damage the camera. Setting the Time and Date Be sure to set the time and date after replacing - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 252
can check for the presence of foreign objects on the low-pass filter as described below. 1 Turn the camera off and connect an EH-6 AC adapter (available separately). If you do not have access to an EH-6 AC adapter, take the camera to a Nikon-authorized service center. 2 Remove the lens and turn the - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 253
return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap and disconnect the AC adapter. Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D2H is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 254
Troubleshooting Indicator Control Viewpanel finder Problem Solution (blinks) Lens aperture ring is not set to Set ring to minimum aperture minimum aperture. (largest f/-number). 20 Low battery. Ready a fully-charged spare battery. 27 (blinks) (blinks) Battery exhausted. Replace battery - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 255
, consult with Nikon-authorized 2 service representative. Memory insufficient to record further photos at current set- • Reduce quality or size. 41 (blinks) (blinks) tings, or camera has run out of file or folder numbers. • Delete photographs. • Insert new memory card. 148 22 Indicator - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 256
Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution • Error accessing memory • Use Nikon-approved card. 236 card. • Check that contacts are iv, clean. If card is damaged, 237 THIS CARD contact retailer or Nikon CANNOT BE representative. USED (blinks) • Unable to create new • Delete - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 257
digital SLR, and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data * IX Nikkor lenses can not be used † Excluding lenses for F3AF Picture angle Equivalent in 35-mm format is approximately 1.5 times lens focal length Viewfinder Diopter adjustment Eyepoint Focusing screen Frame coverage - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 258
200 - 1600 (in steps of 1/ 3, ½, or 1 EV), 3200, 6400 (ISO equivalent); auto gain to ISO 1600 equivalent White balance Bracketing Auto (TTL white-balance with 1,005 pixels RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting 2-9 exposures in increments of 1, 2, or 3 246 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 259
Lighting With SB-800, supports Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP System High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information Communication, modeling illumination, and FV Lock Storage Media File system Compression Type I and II CompactFlash memory cards; Microdrives Compliant with Design Rule for Camera - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 260
¼˝ (ISO) Firmware User upgradeable Power source • One 11.1 V EN-EL4 rechargeable Li-ion battery • EH-6 AC adapter (available separately) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approximately 157.5 × 149.5 × 85.5 mm (6.2˝ × 5.9˝ × 3.4˝) Weight Approximately 1070 g (2 lb 6 oz) without battery, memory card, body - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 261
1900 mAh) EN-EL4 battery and an AF-S VR 24-120 mm f/3.5-5.6G IF ED lens (VR off) under the following standard Nikon test conditions: single-frame shooting mode; single-servo autofocus; image quality set to JPEG Normal; image size set to Large; shutter speed ½50 s; shutter-release pressed halfway for - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 262
. See White balance CompactFlash. See Memory card Computer, 213, 223 Continuous shooting mode, 70, 188 Contrast. See Tone compen- sation CPU lenses, 20, 228-230 Creative Lighting System, 160 Custom Settings, 170 defaults, 175 menu banks, 173 CSM. See Custom Settings; CSM menu CSM menu, 170 - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 263
memory card Mirror up. See Shooting mode Monitor, 5, 35 auto off, 187 cover, 16 Monitor pre-flashes, 108 Multi Sensor Balanced FillFlash for Digital SLR, 110 M-UP. See Shooting mode N NEF, 41-44 Nikon Capture 4, 211, 221 Noise, 48, 85, 92 reduction, 190 NORMAL. See Image quality P Picture Transfer - Nikon D2H | D2H User's Manual - Page 264
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The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography
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DIGITAL CAMERA