Nikon D2HS D2Hs User's Manual
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- Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 1
En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 2
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. PictureProject reference CD The - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 3
Quality and Size Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) White Balance Image Adjustment Once you have mastered the basics of digital photography, you can read these sections for complete information on when and how to use camera controls. Focus Exposure Flash Photography Interval Timer Photography Self - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 4
parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs 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 D2HS | D2Hs 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 D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 7
camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again. • Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery dry cloth before use. • After removing the battery from the camera, be sure to replace the terminal cover. Memory cards - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 8
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful D2Hs Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 9
digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample for business use by a - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 10
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 Choosing a Shooting Mode 41 Image Quality and Size 43 Image Quality 43 Image Size...46 Sensitivity (ISO - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 11
Lock...78 Getting Good Results with Autofocus 80 Manual Focus 81 Exposure...82 Metering Timer Photography 115 Self-Timer Mode 120 Non-CPU Lenses 121 Using a GPS Unit 125 Two-Button Reset 126 More About Playback 127 Single-Image Playback 128 Photo Information 129 Viewing Multiple Images - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 12
164 White Balance 164 Long Exp. NR...165 High ISO NR ...165 ISO...166 Image Sharpening 166 Tone Compensation 166 Color Mode...166 Hue Adjustment 167 Interval Timer Shooting 167 Non-CPU Lens Data 167 Custom Settings 168 The Setup Menu 201 Format ...202 LCD Brightness - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 13
LAN ...211 Firmware Version 219 Connections 221 Television Playback 222 Connecting to a Computer 223 Connecting to a Printer 226 Technical Notes 231 Optional Accessories 232 Lenses for the D2Hs 232 Other Accessories 235 Caring for the Camera 241 Troubleshooting 246 Speci - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 14
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to Know the Camera Bookmark this section and refer to it for information on the names and functions of 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 the date, time - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 16
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D2Hs 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 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 17
section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body Bracketing ( ) button: 96, 101 Metering selector: 82 Metering selector : 92 Power switch: 27 Shutter-release button: 32, 34 Exposure compensation ( ) button: 95 Eyelet for camera strap: 15 Diopter Accessory shoe - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 18
the Camera Camera Body (continued) Depth-of-field preview button: 83 Sub-command dial: 12 FUNC. button: 197 Sub-command dial for vertical shooting: 12 Shutter-release button for vertical shooting: 31 Vertical shooting shutterrelease button lock: 31, 71 4 Ambient light sensor: 52, 57 Self-timer lamp - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 19
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Eyepiece shutter lever: 31, 120 Delete ( ) button: 35, 136 Format ( ) ISO) button: 50 Image quality/size (QUAL) button: 44, 47 White balance (WB) button: 52-64 AF-area mode selector: 74 Memory card slot cover: 22 Card-slot cover release button (under cover - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 20
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera The Top Control Panel 1 2 9 3 10 4 5 11 6 7 12 8 13 14 19 15 20 16 21 17 18 22 23 6 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 21
Camera 1 Shutter speed 83-92 Exposure compensation value ....... 95 Number of shots in bracketing sequence 96 Number of intervals for interval timer photography ......... 117 Focal length (non-CPU lens) ........ 121 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency 50 2 Shutter-speed Battery indicator 27 12 Frame - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 22
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 D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 23
Camera 1 Custom settings bank 171 2 "Remaining" indicator 28 3 Shooting menu settings bank ..... 159 4 Sensitivity (ISO) indicator 50 Auto sensitivity indicator 180 5 Sensitivity 50 Sensitivity (high Color temperature indicator.......... 56 7 Image quality 43 8 Image size 46 9 White-balance - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 24
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 D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 25
Shutter-speed lock icon 92 8 Shutter speed 83-92 9 Aperture lock icon 92 10 Aperture (f/-number 83-92 Aperture (number of stops)..... 89, 91 11 Exposure mode 83 12 Exposure compensation indicator.. 95 13 Frame 49 24 Image size 46 25 Image quality 43 26 Sensitivity (ISO) indicator 50 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 26
button Image quality and size Set image quality ( 43). Choose an image size ( 46). White balance Choose a white balance setting ( 52). Fine-tune white balance/choose a color temperature/choose a white balance preset ( 53, 56, 57). Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) Set sensitivity (ISO equivalency - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 27
the Camera Exposure Flash settings Choose the exposure mode ( 83-91). Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (exposure mode P; 85). Choose a shutter speed (exposure mode S or M; 86, 90). Choose an aperture (exposure mode A or M; 88, 90). Set exposure compensation ( 95). Shutter speed - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 28
to Know the Camera The Multi Selector The multi selector is used for the following operations: • Menu navigation: Move highlight bar up ( 40). • Help: Scroll up ( 39). • Shooting: Select focus area above current focus area ( 72). • Full-frame playback: Display previous image ( 35). • Thumbnail - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 29
Camera Ready for Use Before using the camera for the first time, complete the following steps: Step 1 Attach the Camera Strap 15 Step 2 Insert the Battery 16 For more information on batteries the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 30
MH-21 quick charger before use (see the MH-21 instruction manual for details). About 100 minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. 2.2 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries. 2.3 Remove the battery-chamber cover Turn the - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 31
Basic Setup Choose a language and set the time and date as described below. 3.1 3.2 Introduction-First Steps Turn camera on. Display menus. * * If option is highlighted, press multi selector to left until icon at left of menu is selected. 3.3 3.4 Display SET UP menu. 3.5 Position cursor in - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 32
3 3.9 3.10 Introduction-First Steps Highlight World Time. 3.11 3.12 Display options. Highlight Time zone. 3.13 Display map of world time zones. 3.14 Select local time zone. † Return to WORLD TIME menu. ‡ † UTC field shows time difference between selected time zone and Coordinated Universal - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 33
TIME menu. 3.20 Return to SET UP menu. The camera clock is less accurate than most using the World Time option in the setup menu ( 201). The Clock Battery The clock-calendar is powered by a separate, non-rechargeable CR1616 lithium bat- tery with a life of about four years. When this battery - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 34
mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount. Being careful not to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place. 4.3 Lock aperture at the minimum setting This step is not necessary if you are using a type G lens not - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 35
viewfinder display. 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 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 36
, the D2Hs uses CompactFlash memory cards or microdrive cards to store photographs. For a list of approved memory cards, see "Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards" ( 240). 5.1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 5.2 Open the card slot cover Open the - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 37
before proceeding ( 223-225). To format the card, turn the camera on and hold the ( and ) buttons down simultaneously for approximately two seconds. A blink- ing will appear in the shutter-speed display and the frame count will blink. Pressing both buttons together a second time will format - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 38
expose to water, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight. Removing Memory Cards Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. Before of data or in damage to the camera or card. Open the door protecting the card-slot cover release button and press the release button - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 39
step-by-step through the process 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 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 40
Guide: The Custom Settings Menu-Menu Reset 27-28 126 161 172-173 Step 2 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 Equivalency - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 41
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 D2Hs (the icon in the viewfinder may also flash). Contact a Nikon-authorized service - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 42
image quality or size settings. The Monitor Cover A clear plastic cover (the BM-3 LCD monitor cover) is provided with the camera to keep the monitor clean, and to protect the monitor when the camera is not in use or when you are transporting the camera. To remove the monitor cover, hold the camera - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 43
are compressed for balance between image quality and file size that is ideal for 43- snapshots. 46 Image size L 46- (Large) Images are 2,464 × 1,632 pixels in size. 47 Sensitivity (digital equivalent of film speed) 50- Sensitivity 200 set to value roughly equivalent to ISO 200. 51 White - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 44
Pressing the shutter-release button halfway locks focus at the distance to the subject in the selected focus area. 2.3 Choose single-servo autofocus ( 70) Rotate the focus-mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to S (single-servo autofocus). At this setting, the camera will automatically - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 45
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. The recommended - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 46
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 ( 78-79) or select the focus area containing - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 47
camera automatically sets shutter speed and aperture when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Before shooting, check the shutter-speed 50-51) or use optional Speedlight ( 104). Shutter Speed and Camera Shake To prevent blurring caused by camera shake, the shutter speed should be faster - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 48
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 image sensor the camera uses in place of film. It may also produce a white blur effect in photographs. Rotate - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 49
without deleting the picture, press the multi selector left or right. Take Additional Photographs To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the the shutter-release button halfway. button or press Delete ( 146) To delete multiple images, use the Delete option in the playback menu. 35 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 50
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Taking Photographs The Details "Tutorial: Basic Photography" described the basic order of operations for taking photographs at the most commonly-used settings. This chapter explains how and when to adjust camera settings for different shooting conditions. 37 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 52
"Using Camera Menus" ( 39) for information on menu operations. Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos? Choosing a Shooting Mode 41-42 How will this photograph be used? Image Quality and Size Image Adjustment 43-49 65-69 What lighting is available? Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 53
Choosing a Menu There are five main menus: the playback menu, the shooting menu, the Custom Settings menu, the setup menu, and Recent Settings. When the menu button is pressed, the camera displays the last menu used. To select a different menu: 1 2 If menu item is highlighted, press . Select menu - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 54
-Using Camera Menus Making a Selection To modify settings sub-menu. • Some menu items are not available while images are being recorded to the memory card. • Pressing the button camera off. To exit the menus and focus the camera for the next shot, press the shutter-release button halfway. 40 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 55
second.* Frame rate can be chosen using Custom Setting d1 low speed (Shooting Speed; 186). CH Continuous While shutter-release button is held down, camera records up to 8 high speed frames per second.* Use the self-timer for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by Self-timer camera shake - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 56
camera off). If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer, the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the memory card. The approximate time required to write the entire buffer to a 512 MB SanDisk SDCFH (Ultra II) card is as follows (sensitivity set to ISO - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 57
-Image Quality and Size Image Quality and Size Making Effective Use of Memory Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Image Quality The D2Hs supports the following image quality options (listed in descending order by image quality - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 58
Taking Photographs-Image Quality and Size Image quality can be set using the Image quality option in the shooting menu or by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial. Two options are available for controlling compression: Raw compression for NEF (RAW) images ( 46) and JPEG - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 59
image sizes ( 46), high sensitivity ( 50), complex scenes, image quality settings of digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order by the camera, and xxx is one of the following three letter extensions: "NEF" for NEF images, "TIF" for TIFF-RGB, "JPG" for JPEG images - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 60
selector to the right. The shooting menu will be displayed. The selected option takes effect whenever image quality is set to NEF + JPEG Fine, NEF + JPEG Normal, NEF + JPEG Basic, or NEF (Raw). Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. Smaller sizes produce smaller files, making them suited to - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 61
Photographs-Image 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 PictureProject or Nikon Capture - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 62
MB card at different image quality and size settings. Image quality Image size File size (MB) 1 No. of images 1 Buffer capacity 2 frames that can be stored in memory buffer. Turning Long Exp. NR on halves buffer capacity. 3 Total for NEF and JPEG images. 4 Figures assume Raw compression is set - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 63
Taking Photographs-Image Quality and Size Number of Exposures Remaining The number of exposures remaining shown in the exposure count displays in the control panel and viewfinder is only an approximation. The number of compressed NEF or JPEG images that can be stored on a memory card depends on the - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 64
an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. Sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 200 and ISO 1600 in steps equivalent to 1/3 EV. Settings of HI-1 and HI-2 (respectively 1 EV and 2 EV over ISO 1600) are available where high sensitivity is a priority - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 65
contain appreciable amounts of noise. High ISO NR ( 165) This option can be used to reduce noise at sensitivities of ISO 800 or more. Note that High ISO NR on will increase the amount of noise reduction performed. b1-ISO Auto ( 180) When ON is selected for Custom Setting b1 (ISO auto), the camera - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 66
used in film cameras, digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images Use under fluorescent lighting. Direct sunlight 5,200 K Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. Flash 5,400 K Use with Nikon Speedlights. Cloudy 6,000 K Use in daylight under overcast skies. Shade 8,000 K Use - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 67
. Choose a color temperature, use preset white balance, or set white balance to Flash and use fine tuning to adjust white balance. e5-Auto BKT Set ( 192) 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 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 68
" 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 photographs - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 69
is displayed in the rear control panel. At settings other than ±0, a icon appears in the low-temperature stadium lighting to high-temperature mercury-vapor lamps. " that takes such variation into account, and as such is the unit used in color-temperature compensation filters. E.g.: • 4000 K - 3000 K - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 70
right. 2 Highlight the desired color temperature and press the multi selector to the right. The shooting menu will be displayed. The WB Button At a setting of (Choose color temp.), color temperature can be selected by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial. The color temperature is - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 71
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 D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 72
final photograph and white balance is measured using both 1,005-pixel RGB sensor and main image 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 appear gray. Light source Color - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 73
balance 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 all exposure modes. When using a reference object to set white balance, do not alter exposure from the value suggested by the - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 74
of artificial lighting are used when measuring white balance using the ambient light sensor, the camera may be unable to measure 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. To use - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 75
other presets, highlight the name of the current preset (d-0 - d-4) and press the multi selector right. Selecting a White Balance Preset: the WB Button At a setting of (White bal. preset), presets can also be selected by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial. The current preset is - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 76
Taking Photographs-White Balance 4 Press the multi selector up or down to highlight Set. 5 Press the multi selector to the right to set white balance to the value stored in the selected preset and return to the shooting menu. Entering a Comment To enter a descriptive comment of up to - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 77
photographs on the memory card. Only photographs taken with the D2Hs will be displayed; other images can not be selected. 3 Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight the desired image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press the button. Press the button again to return - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 78
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 for the selected preset. See the Nikon Capture 4 manual for details. 64 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 79
, choose different setting. For best results, use a type G or D lens. Normal Camera sharpens all images the same standard amount. Low Images are sharpened less than the standard amount. Medium low Images are sharpened slightly less than the standard amount. Medium high Images are sharpened - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 80
different setting. For best results, use a type G or D lens. Camera uses same standard curve for all images. Custom Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later (available via download to purchasers of Nikon Capture 4) can be used to define a custom tone curve and download it to the camera. Choose Custom - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 81
on leaving the camera. Option Description I I (sRGB) (default) Choose for portrait shots that will be printed or used "as is," Choose for images that will be extensively processed or retouched. III III (sRGB) Choose for nature or landscape shots that will be printed or used "as is," - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 82
space manually. An ICC color profile is embedded in TIFF photographs taken in Mode II, allowing applications 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 Nikon Capture - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 83
the desired option and press the multi selector to the right. The shooting menu will be displayed. 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 produced - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 84
mode selector on the front of the camera. There are two autofocus (AF) modes, in which the camera focuses automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and one manual focus mode, in which focus must be adjusted manually using the focusing ring on the lens: Option Description - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 85
when one of the AF-ON buttons is pressed, not when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. a8-Vertical AF-ON ( 179) Custom Setting a8 (Vertical AF-ON) controls whether the AF-ON button for vertical shooting is used to initiate autofocus, select the focus area, or both. c2-AE-L/AF-L ( 186) If - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 86
The D2Hs offers a choice of eleven focus areas that together cover a wide area of the frame. The focus area can 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 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 87
shutter-release manual focus mode or continuous shooting mode. a7-Focus Area ( 179) This option can be used to set focus area selection to "wrap around." a8-Vertical AF-ON ( 179) Custom Setting a8 (Vertical AF-ON) controls whether the AF-ON button for vertical shooting is used to initiate autofocus - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 88
174) In focus mode C (continuous-servo autofocus) photographs can be taken even when the camera 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 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 89
Dynamicarea AF Group dynamic- AF Dynamicarea AF with closest subject priority Icon Description User selects focus area manually; camera focuses on subject in selected focus area only. Use for relatively static compositions with subjects that will stay in selected focus area. User selects focus - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 90
closestsubject priority Single-area AF AF-C Dynamic-area AF Group dynamic-AF Dynamic-area AF with closestsubject priority Manual Manual (camera focuses on center focus area of selected group) Automatic Manual Manual Manual (camera focuses on center focus area of selected group) Automatic 76 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 91
static subjects when Focus will remain locked while shutter-release button time is available to compose is pressed halfway. photo. Camera focuses on subject in selected focus frame. If subject moves before camera has focused, camera Use with static subjects when will focus based on information - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 92
be in a focus area in the final composition. It can also be used when the autofocus system is unable to focus ( 80). In single-servo AF, focus locks 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 D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 93
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 shots while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Do not change the distance between the camera and - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 94
does not perform well under the conditions listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus 81) or use focus lock ( 78) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. AF-Assist Illuminators If the subject is dark, a - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 95
indicator (●) 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 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 96
Exposure Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure Metering The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure: Method Description 1,005-pixel RGB sensor sets exposure based on variety of information from all areas of frame. With type G or D lens, camera uses 3D color matrix metering - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 97
Exposure Mode Exposure mode determines how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure. Four modes are available: programmed auto (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), and manual (M). CPU Lenses When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 98
which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. Adjustments can be made using flexible program, exposure compensation ( Use optional Neutral Density (ND) filter or lower sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 50). Subject too dark. Use optional Speedlight or raise sensitivity (ISO - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 99
default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the main command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed. Default settings can also be restored by turning the camera off, selecting another exposure mode, performing a two-button reset ( 126), or choosing another setting for Custom Setting - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 100
auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically 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 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 101
(ND) filter. Subject too dark. Choose slower shutter speed or higher sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 50), or use optional Speedlight. Shutter-Speed Lock Shutter speed can be locked at the selected setting ( 92). Long Exp. NR ( 165) To reduce noise at shutter speeds of about 1 s or slower, select On - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 102
auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Small apertures (high f/-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing . 2 Rotate the sub-command dial to choose the desired aperture. 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. 88 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 103
panel, rounded to the nearest full stop. Otherwise the aperture Exposure Warning If the camera is unable to ISO equivalency; 50), or use optional Speedlight. Aperture Lock Aperture can be locked at the selected setting ( 92). b3-EV Step ( 181) This option controls whether changes to shutter speed - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs 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 D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 105
specified using the Non top control panel, rounded to the nearest full stop. Otherwise the aperture displays will show -exposed at current settings. Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b3 (EV step shutter speed and aperture are made in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV (the default setting - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs 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 D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 107
the subject in the selected focus area and press the shutter-release button halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus area, press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock exposure (and focus, except in manual focus mode). Confirm that the in-focus indicator - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 108
can be changed without altering the metered value for exposure: Exposure mode Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Settings Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 85) Shutter speed Aperture The new values can be confirmed in the viewfinder and control panel. Note - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs 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 ( 126). Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. b4-Exposure Comp. EV ( 181) Use this option to set the increments - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 110
of (Choose color temp.) or (preset) or at image qualities of NEF (Raw), NEF+JPEG Fine, NEF+JPEG Normal, or NEF+JPEG Basic. Exposure and Flash Bracketing 1 Select the type of bracketing to be performed using Custom Setting e5 (Auto BKT set; 192). Choose AE & flash to vary both exposure and flash - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 111
. Selecting WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 cancels the current the bracketing program. Shooting Mode In single 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 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 112
Taking Photographs-Exposure The bracketing programs available depend on the option selected for Custom Setting b3 (EV step; 181). 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 D2HS | D2Hs 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 D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 114
Custom Setting e5 (Auto BKT set) is set AE only or to AE & Flash with no Speedlight attached and On is selected for Custom Setting b1 (ISO auto), the camera will vary sensitivity without varying shutter speed or aperture, regardless of the setting chosen for Custom Setting e6 (see below). e6-Manual - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 115
Custom Setting e5 (Auto BKT set; 192). 2 Pressing the button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence ( 103). At settings the frame count and number of exposures remaining will flash. A flashing indicator will appear in the viewfinder and the shutter - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 116
Basic 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 will be taken each time - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 117
-2, -1, +1, +2, +3 7 ±2 0, -6, -4, -2, +2, +4, +6 7 ±3 0, -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 ( 193) This option can be used to change the bracketing order. 103 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 118
237), the D2Hs supports the full range of options available with the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), including Advanced Wireless Lighting, i-TTL flash control ( 105), FV Lock ( 112), Flash Color Information Communication ( 52), and Auto FP High-Speed Sync. See the Speedlight manual for details - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 119
SB-600 is set to TTL, the camera automatically selects one of the following types of flash control: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Speedlight emits series when spot metering is used. Standard i-TTL Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output adjusted to bring lighting in frame to standard level; - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 120
data (folenses cal length and maximum aperture; 121-124). Not available when spot metering is used. All types Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output adjusted to bring lighting in frame to standard level; brightness of background is not taken into account. Recommended for shots in which - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 121
FP high-speed Multi Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR sync manually. • Other Nikkor (excluding AF Nikkor lenses for F3AF): 10 Only available when SB-800 is used as master flash. Multi Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR (when 11 Select 1/250 (Auto FP) for Custom Setting e1 using - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 122
, the flash-ready indicator will not appear in the viewfinder and shutter speed will not be adjusted automatically. 5 Set Speedlight to mode M and select FP high-speed sync manually. Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 123
the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the Speedlight supports i-TTL or D-TTL flash control, refer to the entry for cameras that support the Creative Lighting System (CLS) or for digital SLR cameras in the table of camera types. If Auto FP High-Speed Sync is not used, the shutter will - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 124
Photography Flash Sync Modes The D2Hs supports the following flash sync modes: Flash sync mode Description Front-curtain sync This mode is recommended for most situations. In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto modes, shutter speed will automatically be set to values between 1/60 and - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 125
Shutter speed and aperture can be set as follows when a Speedlight is used: Exposure mode Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Manual Shutter speed Set automatically by camera1, 2 ½50 s-30 s2 Set automatically by camera1, 2 ½50 s-30 s 2 Aperture Set automatically by camera - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 126
for Custom Setting f4 (FUNC. button; 197). 2 Mount an SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlight on the camera accessory shoe. 3 Turn the Speedlight on and set the flash mode to TTL or AA (see the Speedlight instruction manual for details). 4 Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 127
Taking Photographs-Flash Photography 6 Recompose the photograph and press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. If desired, additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV lock. 7 Press the camera FUNC. button to release FV lock and confirm that the FV lock icons ( - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 128
D2Hs is equipped with an accessory shoe for attaching Speedlights directly to the camera use. The Accessory Shoe SB-series Speedlights, including the SB-800, 600, 80DX, 28DX, 50DX, 27, 23, 22s, and 29s, can be mounted directly on the camera the flash has fired at full output and the photograph may be - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 129
timer settings. The selected option is highlighted in blue. The following options are available: Option Description Start Choose starting for interval timer camera will not be able to take photographs at specified interval if interval is shorter than shutter speed or time required to record images - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 130
can not proceed at current settings (for example, if a shutter speed of is currently selected in manual exposure mode, or the starting time is less than one minute from the current time), a warning will appear and the interval timer menu will be displayed again. Use of a tripod is recommended - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 131
Performing a two-button reset ( 126) or changing bracketing settings ( 96) will cancel interval timer photography. • If shutter speed is set to (manual exposure mode) after the timer has started, subsequent photographs will be taken at a shutter speed of 1/3 s. • The monitor will turn off about - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 132
or down to select Resume and press the button. No Photograph Photographs will not be taken if the self-timer is in operation or the previous photograph has yet to be taken, the memory buffer or memory card is full, or the camera is unable to focus in single-servo AF (note that the - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 133
(continuous high speed) mode, photographs will be taken at a rate of eight shots per second. In S (single frame), CL (continuous low-speed), and M-UP (mirror up) modes, photographs will be taken at the rate chosen for Custom Setting d1 (Shooting speed; 186). In (self-timer) mode, the shutter-release - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 134
Taking Photographs-Self-Timer Mode Self-Timer Mode Delaying Shutter Release The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake 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 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 135
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 are available: • 6-45 mm: 6, 8, 13, 15 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 136
right. 4 Select the lens focal length (in mm) and press the multi selector to the right. The FUNC. Button 1 Select FV Lock/Lens data for Custom Setting f4 (FUNC. Button; 197). 2 Press the FUNC. button and rotate the main command dial. Focal length is displayed in the top control panel: ... Default - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 137
Specifying Maximum Aperture Lens maximum aperture can be specified using the Non-CPU lens data option in the shooting menu or - 600 If an SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlight is mounted on the camera, turn the Speedlight off before using the FUNC. button to specify lens data. Zoom Lenses Lens data are not - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 138
Taking Photographs-Non-CPU Lenses The FUNC. Button 1 Select FV Lock/Lens data for Custom Setting f4 (FUNC. Button; 197). 2 Press the FUNC. button and rotate the subcommand dial. Maximum aperture is displayed in the top control panel: ... 124 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 139
SporTrak series These devices connect to the MC-35 using the cable provided by the manufacturer of the GPS device. See the MC-35 instruction manual for details. Before turning the camera on, set the GPS device to NMEA mode. When the camera establishes communication with a GPS device, a icon will be - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 140
options will also be reset. Only settings in the bank currently selected using the Shooting menu bank option will be reset ( 159). Settings in the remaining banks are unaffected. Option Image quality Image size Default JPEG Normal Large Option White bal. ISO * Fine tuning reset to 0. Default - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs 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. 127 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 142
only takes effect when the monitor is off. Image Review ( 156) When On is selected for Image 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 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 143
Shutter speed ..........83 10 Folder number/frame 6 Aperture 83 number 148 *Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode ( 156). 100-1 3 12 3 4 1/6 5 6 100ND2HS DSC_0001.JPG 2005/01/10 15:45:36 9 10 7 NORMAL 8 100-1 11 12 3 CAMERA :NIKON D2Hs METERING :MATRIX 4 5 SHUTTER - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 144
...139 6 Tone compensation..66 2 Protect status.........135 7 Sharpening 65 3 Sensitivity 8 Color mode 68 (ISO equivalency)† ....50 9 Image comment ....205 4 White balance .........52 10 Folder number/frame 5 White balance number 148 adjustment 54 *Displayed only if Data is selected for - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 145
Image highlights (areas of image that may be overexposed) are marked by a flashing border† 4 Current channel 5 Folder number/frame number 8 5 RGB RGB 6 9 Histograms Camera histograms are for use only as a guide and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications. f3-Photo Info/Playback ( - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 146
to change the number of images displayed as follows: single image ↔ four thumbnails ↔ nine thumbnails ↔ single image. Press center of multi selector to switch back and forth between full frame and thumbnail playback. Highlight images Page through images Delete images Zoom in on highlighted photo - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 147
takes effect when the monitor is off. Image Review ( 156) When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu, photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor as they are being recorded to the memory card. In single-frame and self-timer modes, photographs are displayed one at a time - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 148
or ( ) thumbnail playback. Press again to zoom image in. Press button to display frame showing area currently zoomed in. While button is pressed, multi selector can be used to move frame and main command dial can be used to control size of frame-rotate dial counterclockwise to zoom out, clockwise - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs 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 D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 150
marked with a icon are protected and can not be deleted. Hidden images are not displayed in single-image or thumbnail playback and can not be selected for deletion. Delete ( 146) To delete multiple images, use the Delete option in the playback menu. After Delete ( 157) The After delete option in - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 151
Voice Memos Recording and Playback The D2Hs 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. 137 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 152
can be added to photographs displayed in single-image playback or selected in the thumbnail list. 1 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 recording, select the appropriate option - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 153
is pressed • The shutter-release button is pressed halfway • The camera is turned off During interval timer photography, recording will end " is a file name copied from the image with which the voice memo is associated. For example, the voice memo for the image "DSC_0002.JPG" would have the file name - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 154
; select maximum recording time from 5, 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60 s. Unless On is selected On for Image review in playback menu, recording (auto and will begin when shutter-release button is released manual) after shooting. Recording ends when button is pressed or after specified recording time has ended - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 155
overwritten in playback mode. Voice memo can not be recorded in shooting mode if one already exists for Enable most recent image. Voice Memo Button This option controls manual recording. Highlight Voice memo button in the setup menu ( 201) and press the multi selector to the right. The following - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 156
can be played back over the camera's built-in speaker when the associated image is viewed in single-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail the shutter-release button halfway • The camera is turned off • Another image is displayed (single-image playback) or another thumbnail is high- lighted - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 157
Voice Memo Playback Options The Audio output option in the setup menu controls whether voice memos are played back over 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 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 158
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advanced shooting options, such as image sharpening and tone compensation. Custom Settings The CSM (Custom Settings) menu controls fine details of camera operation. The Setup Menu This menu is used for basic camera setup operations, including formatting memory cards and setting the time and date. 145 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 160
image Print set Display mode Image review After delete Rotate tall 146-147 148 149-150 151-152 153-155 156 156 157 157 The playback menu is only displayed if there is a memory card in the camera Delete selected photographs. Delete all photographs. High-Capacity Memory Cards If the memory card - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 161
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu Deleting Selected Photographs: Selected Choosing Selected displays the photographs in the folder or folders selected in the Playback folder menu ( 148) as small thumbnail images. 1 2 Highlight image. (To view highlighted image full screen, press . Press again to - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 162
all folders created by the D2Hs will be visible during playback. Images in all folders created by cameras that conform to the Design 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 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 163
Guide-The Playback Menu Slide Show To play images a selection. Option Description Start Start slide show. Frame interval Choose how long each picture will be displayed. current image displayed in monitor. Press shutter-release button halfway to end slide show, Exit to shooting Shutter turn - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 164
return to the playback menu, press the multi selector to the left or press the button. Changing the Display Interval: Frame Interval To change the time each image is displayed, highlight Frame interval in the Slide show or pause menu and press the multi selector right. Press the multi selector up or - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 165
Reveal all photographs. Hiding Selected Photographs: Select/Set Choosing Select/set displays the photographs in the folder or folders selected in the Playback folder menu ( 148) as small thumbnail images. 1 2 Highlight image. (To view highlighted image full screen, press . Press again to return - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 166
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 down to highlight an option, then press the button to make a selection. • Yes: reveal all images in the folder or folders - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 167
at image quality settings of NEF (Raw) ( 43) can not be selected for printing using this option. Taking Pictures for Direct Printing When taking images to be printed without modification, set the Color mode option in the shooting menu to I (sRGB) or III (sRGB) ( 67). DPOF / PictBridge Digital Print - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 168
Guide-The Playback Menu Modifying the Print Order: Select/Set Choosing Select/set displays the photographs in the folder or folders selected in the Playback folder menu ( 148) as small thumbnail images. 1 Highlight image. (To view highlighted image full • To print shutter speed and aperture on - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 169
not change the hidden status of images in the print order or use a computer or other device to delete images. Either action could cause problems during printing. Exif version 2.21 The D2Hs supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard that allows - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 170
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu Display Mode To choose the information listed in the is used with dynamic-area AF, group dynamic-AF, or closest-subject priority, area where focus first locked) is shown in red in photo information display. * Default selection. Image Review Image review controls - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 171
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu After Delete To choose whether the following or previous picture is displayed after an image is deleted, highlight scrolling through images in reverse order, previous image will be displayed or highlighted (if deleted image was first frame in memory, following frame will - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 172
Image quality * Image size * JPEG compression Raw compression White Balance * Long exp. NR High ISO NR ISO * Image sharpening Tone compensation Color mode Hue adjustment Intvl timer or down to scroll between pages. Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 173
menu options except interval timer 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 new settings will be stored - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 174
Menu Guide-The Shooting Menu Renaming Shooting Menu Banks 1 Highlight Rename and press right. 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. Name area Name appears here - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 175
Image quality * Image size * JPEG compression Raw compression White balance * Long exp. NR High ISO NR ISO* Image sharpening Tone compensation Default DSC JPEG Normal Large Fixed size Comp. NEF (Raw) Auto † Off On (Normal) 200 Auto Auto Option Default Color mode I (sRGB) Hue 0 Interval timer - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 176
Guide-The Shooting Menu Active Folder To select the folder in which subsequent images 999, the shutter release will be disabled. If sequential file numbering is on, the shutter release will and less than 999 images. Creating a Folder at Startup If the button is pressed when the camera is turned on, - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 177
the file naming rule, press the button. After editing the file name prefix, press to return to the shooting menu. New photographs will be saved using the new file naming rule. Image Quality Eight options are available for image quality. See "Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size" ( 43). 163 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 178
to a fixed size or to vary file size for improved image quality. See "Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size" ( 45). 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 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 179
On blinks in shutter-speed/aperture displays. Next photo can be taken when is no longer displayed. Note that if photographs are played back during processing, the image displayed in the monitor may not show the effects of noise reduction. High ISO NR Photographs taken at high sensitivities can - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 180
Menu Guide-The Shooting Menu ISO Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) can be increased from the default value (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)" ( 50). Image Sharpening Seven options are - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 181
Menu Guide-The Shooting Menu Hue Adjustment Hue can be set to values between approximately -9 ° and +9 ° in seven increments of roughly 3 °. See "Taking Photographs: Image Adjustment" ( 69). Interval Timer Shooting Take photographs automatically at pre-selected intervals. See "Taking Photographs: - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs 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 D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 183
AF-ON b Metering/Exposure b1 ISO auto b2 ISO step value b3 EV step b4 Exposure comp. EV b5 Exposure comp. b6 Center weight b7 Fine tune exposure c Timers/AE&AF Lock c1 AE Lock c2 AE-L/AF-L c3 Auto meter-off c4 Self-timer c5 Monitor off Options Custom setting bank Reset CSM menu AF-C priority - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 184
: 196 f3 PhotoInfo/Playback Role of multi selector in Full-Frame Playback 196 f4 FUNC. button Assign FUNC. Button 197 f5 Command dials Customize command dials 198-199 f6 Buttons and dials Setting method for buttons and dials 200 f7 No CF card? Disable shutter if no CF card 200 170 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 185
Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting C: Custom Setting Bank 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 D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 186
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting R: Reset CSM Menu To restore default settings for the current Custom Settings bank ( 171), highlight Menu reset in the top level of the CSM menu ( 168) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 187
panel/finder Rear control panel Viewfinder display ISO Frame count d6 Illumination Lamp on switch e1 Flash sync speed 1/250 e2 Flash shutter speed 1/60 e3 AA flash mode On e4 Modeling flash On e5 Auto BKT set AE & flash e6 Manual mode bkting Flash/speed e7 Auto BKT order MTR>Under>Over e8 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 188
whenever shutter-release button is pressed. Photos can be taken even when camera is not in focus. In continuous FPS rate mode, frame rate slows for improved focus if subject is dark or low con- + AF trast. Focus Photos can only be taken when in-focus indicator (●) is displayed. Custom Setting a2 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 189
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting a3: Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AF This option controls how focus areas are grouped in group dynamic-AF ( 75) 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 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs 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 "center 2." "Center 2" is only available when Center AF area (the default option) is selected for Center button (Custom Setting f1) > Shooting mode. 176 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 191
when subject is briefly obscured by objects 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: AF Activation This option controls whether both the - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 192
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting a6: Focus Area Illumination The options in this shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • Off: Focus areas not displayed in manual fo- cus mode. Controls whether active focus area is displayed in CH (continuous high-speed) or CL (continuous low-speed - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 193
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting a7: Focus Area Select to make a selection. Option Description AF-ON+ Pressing vertical AF-ON button initiates autofocus. Focus area can be Focus area selected by pressing vertical AF-ON button and rotating Button can not be used for other functions. 179 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 194
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting b1: ISO Auto Control If On is selected for this option, the camera will automatically adjust sensitivity (ISO equivalency) when necessary to help ensure optimal exposure. This option is not available at sensitivities of HI-1 or HI-2. Highlight b1 ISO auto - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 195
up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection. Custom Setting b3: EV Steps for Exposure Control This option determines whether adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, and bracketing are made in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV (1/3 step, the default option), ½ EV - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 196
by pressing (default) command dial. button and rotating main Exposure compensation set by rotating command dial only. Dial used de- pends on option selected for Custom Setting f5 > Change Main/Sub. Command dials (Custom Setting f5) > Change Main/Sub Off On P Sub-command dial On Sub-command - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 197
Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting b6: Center Weight Area When calculating exposure, center-weighted metering assigns the greatest weight to a circle in the center of the frame . Custom Setting b7: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure Use this option to fine-tune the exposure value selected by the camera. - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 198
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting c1: AE Lock Buttons This option determines what Exposure can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or by +Release Button pressing shutter-release button halfway. Custom Setting c2: Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button This option controls the behavior of the AE - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 199
to the right to make a selection. Choose a shorter meter-off delay for longer battery life. Custom Setting c4: Self-Timer Delay 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 D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 200
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting d1: CL-Mode Shooting Speed This option determines the rate at which photographs can be taken in CL (continuous low-speed) mode (during interval timer photography, this setting also determines the frame advance rate for single-frame and mirror-up modes). - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 201
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting d3: Exposure 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 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 202
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting d4: File Number Sequence When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file new by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 203
shown while shutter-release button is pressed). display Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select: • Frame count (default): Viewfinder shows frame count. • Exposures remaining: Viewfinder shows number of exposures re- maining. Custom Setting d6: LCD Illumination - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 204
to make a selection. Custom Setting e2: Slowest Speed When Using Flash 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 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 205
-28DX 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: Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash This - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 206
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 D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 207
e6 Manual mode bkting in the second level of the CSM menu ( 170) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection. Option Description Flash/speed Camera varies shutter speed (Custom Setting e5 set to - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 208
Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting press to the right to make a selection. Option Description Manual value select Pressing button, rotate main command dial to multi selector when the camera is in shooting mode. Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 209
off. Zoom on/off Press center of multi selector to zoom in on image, press again to return to full-frame display or thumbnail playback. When this option is selected, menu of zoom settings shown at right is displayed. Choose from Low magnification, Medium magnification, and High magnification. 195 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 210
, pressing multi selector activates expoInitiate autofocus sure meters. Camera focuses while multi selector is pressed. Custom Setting f3: Role of Multi Selector in Full-Frame Playback By default, pressing the multi selector up or down during playback displays the other images on the memory card - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 211
Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting be used shutter-release button is held down. If ing burst white-balance bracketing is selected, camera will take photos at up to 8 fps (single or continuous high-speed mode) or 1-7 fps (continuous lowspeed mode) and perform white balance bracketing on each frame - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 212
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting f5: Customize Command Dials This option controls the operation dial controls shutter speed. Controls whether changes to aperture are made using lens aperture ring or command dials. Regardless of setting chosen, lens ring must be used to set aperture for - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 213
Guide-Custom Settings Option Description Controls functions performed by command dials during playback or when menus are displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight op- tion, press to right to select: • Off (default): Multi selector used -image playback: main command dial is used - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 214
, ISO, QUAL, or WB button, or (except when No limit is selected for Custom Setting c3 or optional AC adapter is used) wait for about 20 s. Custom Setting f7: Disable Shutter If No CF Card This option can be used to enable the shutter release when no memory card is inserted in the camera. Note that - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 215
Menu Camera Setup The setup menu contains three pages of options: Option Format LCD brightness Mirror Lock-up* Video mode World Time Language Image comment Auto image rotation Voice memo Voice memo overwrite Voice memo button Audio output USB Dust Off ref photo Battery Info Wireless LAN† Firmware - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 216
Guide-The Setup Menu Format Memory cards must be formatted before first use in progress. Do not turn the camera off, remove the batteries or memory Yes card, or unplug FAT 32 The D2Hs supports FAT 32, allowing use of memory cards with capacities of over 2 GB. FAT 16 is used when reformatting cards - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 217
Guide level, with +2 the brightest setting and -2 the darkest. Press used to lock the mirror in the up position to allow inspection or cleaning of the low-pass filter that protects the image sensor. See "Technical Notes: Caring for the Camera the mirror, press the shutter-release button. The mirror will - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 218
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Video Mode Before connecting your camera to a video device such as a television or VCR ( 222), choose a video mode setting that matches the video standard used in the device. Highlight Video mode in the setup menu ( 201) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 219
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Image Comment Using this option, brief texts comment can be added to photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed when the photographs are displayed using PictureProject or Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2.1 or later. The first twelve letters of the comment are also - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 220
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Auto Image Rotation The D2Hs is equipped with a built-in sensor that detects camera orientation. Information (continuous high speed) and CL (continuous low speed) modes ( 41), orientation recorded for first shot applies to all images in same burst, even if camera orientation - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 221
Guide-The Setup Menu Voice Memo Voice memo contains options for recording voice memos in shooting mode. See "Voice Memos" ( 140). Voice Memo Overwrite The option selected for Voice memo overwrite determines whether the voice memo for the last photograph recorded can be overwritten when the camera - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 222
Edition (SE) Mac OS 9 PictureProject Transfer Choose PTP or Mass Storage Choose Mass Storage Not supported Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Choose PTP The default setting for USB is Mass Storage. To change the USB setting, highlight USB in the setup menu ( 201) and press the multi selector to the - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 223
for the Image Dust Off function in Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2.1 or later (available via download to purchasers of Nikon Capture 4; for more information, 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. We recommend using a lens - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 224
object, frame the object so that nothing else is visible in the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually before pressing the shutterrelease button. If using the aperture - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 225
preset white balance. Calibration • Required: due to repeated use and recharging, calibration is required to ensure that battery level can be measured accurately; recalibrate battery before charging (see MH-21 Quick Charger instructions for details). • Not required: calibration not required. Five - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 226
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Wireless LAN Options for the WT-2/2A Settings for the WT-2/2A differ depending on whether the transmitter is being used to send data to an ftp server or to connect to a computer running Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control (available separately; Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2.1 or - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 227
multi selector to the right. Option Description FTP (default) Use when connecting to ftp server. Use when controlling camera remotely. Re- PTP/IP quires Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2.1 or later (available separately). Settings The settings menu contains the options listed below. Press the multi - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 228
, including IP address, DNS, and gateway settings. Enter password and user ID and adjust settings for connection to ftp FTP server. Pairing options: Pair the camera with computers running Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control (requires Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2.1 or later, available separately - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 229
right. Option Description No (default) Photos are not deleted after transmission. Photos deleted after transmission. Regardless of setting selected for Cus- Yes tom Setting d4 (File No. Seq.), file numbering continues from last number used when new folder is created or memory card inserted. 215 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 230
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Send file as: When sending images taken at settings of NEF+ JPEG Fine, NEF+JPEG Normal, files it contains. Deselect all?: Remove "send," "sending," and "sent" marking from all images on the memory card. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 231
Guide Option Description Off Transceiver off. Camera can not communi(default) cate with server. Transceiver on. Camera can communicate On with server. Status quality. Signal level Five-level indicator of signal strength. Now sending Name of file currently being sent. Remaining Number of frames - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 232
. See "Deselect all" ( 216). Settings for the WT-2/2A and WT-1/1A Even where the same options are available for both devices, wireless LAN settings must be adjusted separately for the WT-2/2A and WT-1/1A. USB When using a wireless transmitter, set the USB option in the camera setup menu to PTP ( 208 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 233
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 current camera firmware version, highlight Firmware Version in the setup menu ( 201) and - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 234
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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. When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed directly from - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 236
supplied EG-D2 audio / video (A / V) cable can be used to connect the D2Hs to a television or VCR for playback or recording. 1 Turn the camera off. The EG-D2 Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the EG-D2. 2 Open the cover protecting the A/V-out and DC-in connectors. A/V out DC - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 237
to purchasers of Nikon Capture 4), which supports batch processing and more advanced image editing options and can be used to control the camera directly from the computer. Before Connecting the Camera Install the necessary software after reading the manuals and reviewing the system requirements - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 238
Control is running). Photographs can be transferred to the computer as described in the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD). If Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control is running, the top control panel will show in place of the number of exposures remaining. Any photographs taken will be recorded to - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 239
is complete. 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 the system as disk corresponding to the camera and select Eject from the menu that appears. Macintosh Drag the camera volume ("NIKON D2HS") into the Trash. 225 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 240
UC-E4 USB cable, selected JPEG images can be printed directly from the camera. Before connecting the printer, confirm that it supports PictBridge. If possible, connect the camera to an EH-6 AC adapter (available separately) to reduce the drain on the battery. 1 Set the USB option in the setup menu - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 241
the camera on. photographs for printing or create an index print of all JPEG images on the memory card, highlight Print in the PictBridge menu and set option ( 153), highlight Print (DPOF) and press the multi selector to the right ( 230). Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 242
selector to right (do not select Default for Page size when creating index prints). Photos in current folder will be displayed, with JPEG images marked by icon. Press to begin printing. To interrupt printing and exit to PictBridge menu, press button again. Selecting Photographs for Printing NEF - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 243
will be displayed; rotate main command dial to zoom in or out and use multi selector to scroll to other areas of image (note that prints may become slightly "grainy" when highly enlarged). When desired area is framed in monitor, press button to return to print selection dialog. Only selected portion - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 244
any problems as directed in the printer manual, press the multi selector up or down to highlight Continue and press the multi selector to the right to resume printing. Select Cancel to exit without printing the remaining images. Print Set ( 153) To create a DPOF print order before printing, use the - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 245
, and Resources This chapter covers the following topics: Optional Accessories A list of the lenses and other accessories available for the D2Hs. 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 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 246
-angle, telephoto, zoom, micro, defocus image control (DC), and regular lenses with focal lengths of 14-600 mm ( 234). Note that IX Nikkor CPU lenses can not be used with the D2Hs. The lenses that can be used with the D2Hs are listed below. Camera setting Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 247
finder is not in focus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus. 10 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 11 Some lenses can not be used (see below). 12 Range of rotation for Ai 80-200 mm f/2.8S ED tripod mount limited by camera body. Filters can not be exchanged while - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 248
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 The diagonal picture angle of the D2Hs is less than that of a 35-mm camera. When calculating the focal length of the lenses for the - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 249
Accessories Your Nikon D2Hs 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 are - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 250
D2Hs: accessories Type B III A type B BriteView III focusing screen is inserted in the camera the image in the viewfinder to be viewed from above when the camera is framing (note that the edges of the frame will not be visible when the view is magnified). ♦ DK-7 Eyepiece Adapter: The DK-7 is used - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 251
ISO 200; 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 D2Hs, the SB-800 supports Auto FP High-Speed Sync for sync speeds - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 252
zoom head position, ISO 200; GN at ISO 100 (continued) is 30/98) and supports i-TTL, TTL, and manual flash control. Flash sync mode, including slow and rear-curtain sync, can be set from the camera. When used with the D2Hs, the SB-600 supports Auto FP High-Speed Sync for sync speeds faster than ½50 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 253
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 to reduce camera 80 cm Remote Cord shake or keep the shutter open during a time exposure. (2´7˝) MC-35 GPS Connects GPS devices to D2Hs via PC cable supplied by - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 254
The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D2Hs: SDCFB SDCFB (Type II) SanDisk SDCF2B (Type be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Format memory cards before first use or after data high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight. 240 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 255
on a hot day) or below -10 °C (14 °F) See "Caring for the Camera and Battery" ( iv-v) for more information. Cleaning Camera body Use a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a dry - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 256
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 D2Hs or D2H. 242 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 257
the clock battery chamber cover towards the back of the main battery chamber until it CR 1616 3V clicks into place. 6 Reinsert the EN-EL4. 7 Set the camera to the current date and time. Until the date and time have been set, the icon will flash in the top control panel. CAUTION Use only CR1616 - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 258
to an EH-6 AC adapter, take the camera to a Nikon-authorized service center. 2 Remove the lens and turn the camera on. 3 Press the button and select off automatically. 5 Press the shutter-release button all the way down. The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open, revealing the - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 259
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 D2Hs is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 260
specified. maximum aperture. Camera unable to focus using (blinks) autofocus. Focus manually. 81 • Choose a lower sensitivity 50 (ISO equivalency) • Use optional ND filter Subject too bright; photo will • In exposure mode: 237 be overexposed. S Increase shutter speed 86 A Choose a smaller - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 261
Notes-Troubleshooting Indicator Control Viewpanel finder Problem Solution (blinks) (blinks) selected in shutter-pri- Change shutter speed or se- 86, ority auto. lect manual exposure mode. 90 Speedlight that does not support D-TTL flash control Change flash mode setting on attached and set to - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 262
Technical Notes-Troubleshooting Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution • Error accessing memory • Use Nikon-approved card. 240 card. • Check that contacts are 2 clean. If card is damaged, THIS CARD contact retailer or Nikon CANNOT BE representative. USED (blinks) • Unable to - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 263
and 3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering, 3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, and autofocus Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; color - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 264
Sensitivity (ISO equivalent) 200- 1600 in steps of 1/ 3, ½, or 1 EV, 3200, 6400; auto gain to 1600 White balance Bracketing Auto (TTL white-balance with main image sensor, 1,005 pixels RGB sensor, and ambient light sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting 2-9 exposures - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 265
s after flash is fired at full output Accessory shoe Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock Creative Lighting With SB-800 and 600, supports Advanced Wireless Lighting System (SB-600 only supports AWL when used as remote flash), Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information Communica - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 266
battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover Operating environment Temperature 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F). • Nikon - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 267
mAh) EN-EL4 battery and an AF-S VR 70-200 mm f/2.8G IF ED lens (VR off) under the following standard Nikon test conditions: continuous high-speed shooting mode; continuous-servo autofocus; image quality set to JPEG Normal; image size set to Large; shutter speed ½50 s; shutter-release pressed halfway - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 268
sensor, 52, 57 Auto meter off, 185 Autoexposure lock, 93 Autofocus, 74 continuous-servo, 70 focus tracking, 71 single-area AF, 74 single-servo, 70 Auto FP high-speed sync, 107, 239 A/V OUT, 4, 222 B Backlight, control panel, 3 BASIC. See Image quality Battery, inserting, 16 life, 253 storage, v - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 269
banks, 171 CSM. See CSM MENU; Custom Settings D Daylight saving time, 18 DCF version 2.0. See Design rule for Camera File system Deleting, 35, 136, 146-147. See also Memory card, formatting all images, 147 playback menu, 146 selected images, 147 single-frame playback, 35, 136 Depth-of-field preview - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 270
of, 203 cover, 28 Monitor pre-flashes, 105, 106, 112 Multi Sensor Balanced FillFlash for Digital SLR, 106 M-UP. See Shooting mode N NEF, 43-48 Nikon Capture 4, 43-48, 209 Noise, 43, 223-224, 238 reduction, 165 high sensitivities, 51 slow shutter speeds, 90 NORMAL. See Image quality P PictBridge. See - Nikon D2HS | D2Hs User's Manual - Page 271
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En
The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography
with the
DIGITAL CAMERA