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The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography

with the

DIGITAL CAMERA



The documentation for this product includes the manu

Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get thcamera.

Quick Start GuideThe Quick Start Guide takes you through the process setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first

transferring them to your computer.

Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides cinstructions for your camera.

Nikon View Reference Manual The Nikon View Reference Manual can be found in elethe reference CD provided with your camera. For informthe Ref er ence Manual , see the Quick Start Guide.

CAUTION: Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass FilterNikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign mattecontact with the low-pass filter during production and shipping. is designed to be used with interchangeable lenses, and foreign mcamera when lenses are removed or exchanged Once inside the

Product Documentation



How to Read This Manual

First, be aware of the warnings, cautions, and notices on pages ii–

Once you have mastered the basics of digitalphotography, you can read these sections forcomplete information on when and how to usecamera controls.

Now you are ready to take photographs and playthem back.

Next, read “Overview” and “Getting to Knowthe Camera” to familiarize yourself with the conventions used in this manual and the names ofcamera parts, then set up your camera as describedin “First Steps.”

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• Replace the terminal cover when trans-

porting the battery. Do not transportor store with metal objects such asnecklaces or hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage whenfully discharged. To avoid damage tothe product, be sure to remove the bat-tery when no charge remains.

• When the battery is not in use, attachthe terminal cover and store in a coolplace.

• Immediately after use, or when theproduct is used on battery power foran extended period, the battery may

become hot. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow thebattery to cool.

• Discontinue use immediately should younotice any changes in the battery, suchas discoloration or deformation.

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input andoutput jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose,to maintain compliance with productregulations.

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to preventinfants from putting the battery or othersmall parts into their mouths.

Removing memory

Memory cards ma ing use. Observeremoving memorcamera.

CD-ROMsThe CD-ROMs onand manuals are dbe played back on Playing CD-ROMs ocould cause hearinequipment.

Observe caution wUsing a flash close

could cause temporParticular care shphotographing infshould be no less from the sub ject.

When using the vie

When operating thcontrol with your ecare should be tafinger in your eye

Avoid contact withShould the monitobe taken to avoid

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Do not drop

The product may malfunction if sub jected tostrong shocks or vibration.

Keep dryThis product is not waterproof, and maymalfunction if immersed in water or exposedto high levels of humidity. Rusting of the

internal mechanism can cause irreparabledamage.

Avoid sudden changes in temperatureSudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heat ed build- ing on a cold day, can cause condensationinside the device. To prevent condensation,place the device in a carrying case or a plasticbag before exposing it to sudden changes intemperature.

Keep away from strong magnetic fieldsDo not use or store this device in the vicinityof equipment that generates strong elec- tromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.Strong static charges or the magnetic fieldsproduced by equipment such as radio trans- mitters could interfere with the monitor,damage data stored on the memory card, oraffect the product’s internal circuitry.

Do not point the lens at strong light sourcesfor extended periodsAvoid pointing the lens at the sun or otherstrong light sources for extended periodswhen using or storing the camera. Intense

Handle all moving part

Do not apply force to card-slot, or connectoare especially susceptib

Cleaning• When cleaning the

blower to remove du

gently with a soft, dyour camera at the boff any sand or saltdampened with puryour camera thorougstatic electricity procloth may cause the

up or darken. Thismalfunction, and threturn to normal.

• When cleaning the member that thesedamaged. Dust andremoved with a bloaerosol blower, keeping the can could sprayed on the mirrfingerprint or other ply a small amount ocloth and wipe the le

• See “Technical NotCamera” for informlow-pass filter ( 23

Storage• To prevent mold or m

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• Do not store the camera with naphtha or

camphor moth balls, close to equipmentthat produces strong magnetic fields, or inareas subject to extremes of temperature,for example near a space heater or in aclosed vehicle on a hot day.

• To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month.

Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the cameraaway again.

• Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Re-place the terminal cover before puttingthe battery away.

Notes on the monitor• The monitor may contain a few pixels that

are always lit or that do not light. This isa characteristic common to all TFT LCDmonitors and does not indicate a malfunc-tion. Images recorded with the productwill not be affected.

• Images in the monitor may be difficult tosee in a bright light.

• Do not apply pressure to the monitor; thiscould cause damage or malfunction. Dustor lint on the monitor can be removedwith a blower. Stains can be removed

by rubbing the surface lightly with a softcloth or chamois leather.• Should the monitor break, care should be

taken to avoid injury due to broken glassand to prevent the liquid crystal from the

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circumstances could res

in damage to product circuitry. To prevent aruption of power, avoidfrom one lo cation to aadapter is connected.

Batteries

• When you turn the dbattery-level displayedto determine whetheto be replaced. The replaced when the bis flashing.

• Ready a spare batte

charged when taking portant occasions. D cation, you may find ireplacement batteries

• On cold days, the ctends to decrease. Bfully charged before outside in cold weabattery in a warm platwo as necessary. Obattery may recover s

• Should the battery terwipe them off with a

fore use.• After removing the b era, be sure to replac

Memory cards• Turn the power off



Notice for customers in the U.S.A.

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FOR HOME OR

Notices

CAUTIONS

ModificationsThe FCC requires thethat any changes or mthis device that are noby Nikon Corporationauthority to operate t

Interface CablesUse the interface cabby Nikon for your equinterface cables may Class B Part 15 of the

• No part of the manuals included with

this product may be reproduced, trans-mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrievalsystem, or translated into any languagein any form, by any means, withoutNikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the

specifications of the hardware and soft-ware described in these manuals at anytime and without prior notice.

• Nikon will not be

damages resulting product.

• While every effort ensure that the inmanuals is accuratewould appreciate it

any errors or omissiof the Nikon repres(address provided se

This equipment has been tested and foundto comply with the limits for a Class B digi-tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCrules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interfer-ence to radio communications. However,there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful in-terference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encour-aged to try to correct the interference by



Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTIONThis class B digital apparatus meets all re-quirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.

ATTENTIONCet appareil numériqupecte toutes les exigesur le matériel brouille

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally cby means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be puni

• Items prohibited by law from beingcopied or reproducedDo not copy or reproduce paper money,coins, securities, government bonds, or

local government bonds, even if suchcopies or reproductions are stamped“Sample.”

The copying or reproduction of papermoney, coins, or securities which arecirculated in a foreign country is pro-

hibited.Unless the prior permission of thegovernment has been obtained, thecopying or reproduction of unused post-age stamps or post cards issued by thegovernment is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of stampsissued by the government and of cer-tified documents stipulated by law isprohibited.

• Cautions on certaproductionsThe government hascopies or reproducti

sued by private comchecks, gift certificatpasses, or coupon tia minimum of necessprovided for businessAlso, do not copy

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Table of Contents

For Your Safety ........................................................................

Caring for the Camera and Battery...........................................Notices ....................................................................................

Introduction...............................................................................Overview ..................................................................................Getting to Know the Camera..................................................First Steps .................................................................................

Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap ............................................Step 2—Insert the Battery ........................................................Step 3—Choose a Language....................................................Step 4—Set the Time and Date ................................................Step 5—Attach a Lens..............................................................Step 6—Insert a Memory Card.................................................

Tutorial.......................................................................................

Basic Photography ...................................................................Step 1—Ready the Camera ......................................................Step 2—Adjust Camera Settings ..............................................Step 3—Frame a Photograph ...................................................Step 4—Focus..........................................................................Step 5—Check Exposure ..........................................................

Step 6—Take the Photograph ..................................................Basic Playback ..........................................................................

Taking Photographs..................................................................Using Camera Menus...............................................................Image Quality and Size............................................................

Image Quality ..........................................................................Image Size ...............................................................................

Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)....................................................White Balance ..........................................................................

Fine-Tuning White Balance .......................................................Choosing a Color Temperature.................................................Preset White Balance



Manual Focus ...........................................................................

Exposure ....................................................................................Metering...................................................................................Exposure Mode .........................................................................Autoexposure Lock ...................................................................Exposure Compensation............................................................Bracketing ................................................................................

Flash Photography ....................................................................

The Creative Lighting System ....................................................D-TTL Flash Control...................................................................Compatible Speedlights ............................................................Flash Sync Modes......................................................................Flash Contacts and Indicators....................................................

Interval Timer Photography .....................................................

Self-Timer Mode........................................................................Non-CPU Lenses ........................................................................Two-Button Reset......................................................................

More About Playback ................................................................Single-Image Playback...............................................................Photo Information.....................................................................

Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback...........................Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ........................................Protecting Photographs from Deletion.......................................Deleting Individual Photographs ................................................

Voice Memos ..............................................................................Recording Voice Memos............................................................Voice Memo Recording Options ................................................

Playing Voice Memos ................................................................Voice Memo Playback Options ..................................................

Menu Guide................................................................................The Playback Menu...................................................................

Delete



Image Quality ..........................................................................

Image Size ...............................................................................Raw Compression ....................................................................White Balance..........................................................................ISO ..........................................................................................Image Sharpening....................................................................Tone Compensation .................................................................Color Mode .............................................................................

Hue .........................................................................................Interval Timer Shooting............................................................Non-CPU Lens Data .................................................................

Custom Settings .......................................................................The Setup Menu.......................................................................

Format .....................................................................................

LCD Brightness ........................................................................Mirror Lock-up.........................................................................Video Mode.............................................................................Date ........................................................................................Language.................................................................................Image Comment......................................................................Auto Image Rotation................................................................Voice Memo ............................................................................Voice Memo Protect.................................................................Voice Memo Button .................................................................Audio Output ..........................................................................USB .........................................................................................Dust Off Ref Photo...................................................................

Battery Info ..............................................................................Wireless LAN............................................................................Firmware Version .....................................................................

Connections...............................................................................Television Playback ..................................................................



This chapter is divided into the following sections:

Overview Read this section for a description of how thismanual is organized and for an explanation of thesymbols and conventions used.

Getting to Know the CameraBookmark this section and refer to it for informa-tion on the names and functions of camera parts.

First StepsThis section details the steps required to ready the

camera for use: inserting the battery and memorycard, attaching a lens and camera strap, and set-ting the date, time, and language.

IntroductionGetting Started

Gettin



I n t r o d u c t i on

— Ov er vi ew

This icon marks sfine-tuned from tings menu.

This icon marks settings that can beadjusted using camera menus.

Overview Abo

Take Test ShotsBefore taking pictures on important occasions (for example, at taking the camera with you on a trip), take a test shot to ensurefunctioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages orresult from product malfunction.

Life-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing education, continually-updated information is available on-line at • For users in the U S A : http://www nikonusa com/

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D2H single-lens

camera with interchangeable lenses. This manual has beyou enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the

To make it easier to find the information you need, the and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions, informa-tion that should be read before useto prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks formation that musing the camera

This icon marks notes, informationthat should be read before using

the camera.

This icon indicatmation is availab

manual or in the



Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera

plays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section andread through the rest of the manual.

Camera Body

Getting to Know the CameraCamera Contro

Eyelet forcamerastrap:16

Mode dial lockrelease: 70

Mode dial:70

Bracketing ( )button: 98, 103

Flash syncmode ( )button: 114

Command lock ( )b tt 94

Accessory shoe:117

Diopteradjustmentk b 31

Exposure mode (Format ( ) butto

Power s

Metering selector: 84

Metering selector

lock button: 84




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Camera Body (continued) Ambient ligh

Self-timer lam

Flash sync te

10-pin remot

Audio / video (under cover

Housings forsync and 10-mote termin(on inside of

USB connect222

Lens release

Focus-mode

Battery cove

DC-in connec(under cover

Sub-command dial:12

Depth-of-field preview button:85

FUNC. button:



Eyepiece shutter lever: 31Viewfinder eyepiece: 31,

Delete ( ) button: 35,138Format ( ) button: 23

Playback ( )

button: 130Monitor: 16,35, 235

Menu ( )button: 39

Thumbnail ( )button: 134

Protect ( )button: 137

Enter ( )

button: 40Playback zoom( ) button:136

Speaker: 145

Rear controlpanel: 8

Sensitivity (ISO)button: 49

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AFAE / AF lock ( )button: 80, 95




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The Top Control Panel

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1 Custom settings bank ................. 173

2 “Remaining” indicator............ 28, 47

3 Shooting menu settings bank ..... 162

4 Sensitivity (ISO) indicator............... 49

Auto sensitivity indicator............. 181

5 Sensitivity ..................................... 49Sensitivity (high gain) .................... 49Number of exposuresremaining ............................... 28, 47

Length of voice memo................ 141White balance fine-tuning ............ 55White balance preset number ....... 57Color temperature ........................ 56PC mode indicator ...................... 223

6 “K” (appears whefor over 1000 expoColor temperature

7 Image quality.......

8 Image size ...........9 White-balance bra

indicator ..............

10 Voice memo recor(shooting mode) ..

11 Voice memo statu

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The Viewfinder Display

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1 8-mm (0.31˝) reference circle forcenter-weighted metering............. 84

2 Focus brackets (focus areas).......... 74Spot metering targets ................... 84

3 Focus indicator ............................. 324 Metering ...................................... 84

5 Bracketing indicator.....100–102, 105

6 Autoexposure (AE) lock................. 95

7 Shutter-speed lock icon................. 948 Shutter speed ..........................85–93

9 Aperture lock icon ........................ 94

10 Aperture (f/-number) .................... 90Aperture (number of stops)........... 95

11 Exposure mode............................. 85

12 Exposure compensation indicator.. 97

13 Frame count ................................. 23Number of exposuresremaining ............................... 28, 47

Number of shots remainingbefore memory buffer fills............. 71Exposure compensation value ....... 97PC mode indicator ...................... 223

14 “K” (appears whefor over 1000 expo

15 Flash-ready indicat

16 Battery indicator ..

17 FV lock indicator..

18 Sync indicator ......

19 Aperture stop indi

20 Electronic analog e

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21 Voice memo statu

22 White-balance braindicator ..............

23 White-balance mo24 Image size ...........

25 Image quality.......

26 Sensitivity (ISO) indAuto sensitivity ind

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Exposure

Choose an aperture (exposure mode A o

M; 90, 92).

Choose the exposure mode ( 86–93).

Choose a shutter speed (exposure mode Sor M; 88, 92).

Choose a combination of aperture andshutter speed (exposure mode P; 86).

Set exposure compensation ( 97).

Aperture lock (exposure mode A or M;94).

Shutter speed lock (exposure mode S oM; 94).

Activate or cancel bracketing / select num-ber of shots in bracketing sequence (98, 103).



I n t r o d u c t i on— G e t t i n g t oK n ow t h e C am er a

The Multi Selector

The multi selector is used for the following operations:

Menu navigationCancel and return to pre-vious menu ( 40).

ShootingSelect focus area to leftof current focus area (74).

Full-frame playbackDisplay previous page ofphoto information (132).

Thumbnail playbackHighlight thumbnail toleft of current thumbnail( 134).

Menu navigationMove highlight bar up ( 39).

ShootingSelect focus area above current focus area ( 74).

Full-frame playbackDisplay previous image ( 132).

Thumbnail playbackHighlight thumbnail above current thumbnail ( 134).

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ShootinSelect ( 74)

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ShootingSelect focus area belowcurrent focus area (74).

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I n t r o d u c t i on—F i r s t S t e p s

1Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap

Attach the camera strap securely to the two eyelets on thshown below.

S S S

The Monitor CoverA clear plastic cover (the BM-3 LCD monitor cover) isprovided with the camera to keep the monitor clean,and to protect the monitor when the camera is not inuse or when you are transporting the camera. To re-

move the monitor cover, hold the camera firmly, takethe cover by its edges, and pull the bottom of the covergently outwards as shown at right (). Once the coveris unlatched, you can move it slightly away from themonitor and then remove it as shown ().

To replace the cover for shooting or storage, insert thetwo projections on the top of the cover into the match- ing indentations above the camera monitor (), thenpress the bottom of the cover until you hear it click intoplace ().



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Step 3—Choose a Language

Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your cEnglish, Spanish, French, Chinese, and Japanese.

Turn camera on.

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ImagImagRaw WhiteISO

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Display SET UP menu.

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Date

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Step 4—Set the Time and Date

The time and date of recording is included with all pictureyour pictures are stamped with the correct time and date, menu ( 18), then set the time and date as described belo

The camera clock is lmost watches and hCheck the clock more accurate time

as necessary.

Highlight Date.

OFF

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LCD brightnessMirror lock-upVideo modeDateLanguageImage comment

SET UP

Auto image rotation

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Date4.2

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Protect the Camera from Dirt and DustAny dust, dirt, or other foreign matter inside yourcamera could show up as specks or blotches in yourphotographs or the viewfinder display. When no lens isin place, keep the lens mount covered with the suppliedBF-1A body cap . When exchanging lens or replacingthe body cap, keep the lens mount pointed down.

Detaching the LensBe sure the camera is off when removing or exchanginglenses. To remove the lens, press and hold the lens-re-lease button while turning the lens clockwise.

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Step 6—Insert a Memory Card

In place of film, the D2H uses CompactFlash memory cacards to store photographs. For a list of approved memorynical Notes: Approved Memory Cards” ( 234).

6.1 Turn the camera offTurn the camera off before inserting or re-

moving memory cards.

6.2 Open the card slot coverOpen the door protecting the card-slot cov-er release button () and press the releasebutton () to open the card slot ().

6.3 Insert a memory cardInsert the memory card with the rear labeltoward the monitor (). When the memo-ry card is fully inserted, the access lamp willlight briefly and the eject button will pop up(). Close the card slot cover.

Inserting Memory CardsInsert the memory card terminals first. In-serting the card upside down or backwards

could damage the camera or the card.Check to be sure that the card is in the cor-rect orientation.

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.4 Format the memory card

Memory cards must be formatted before first use. Formatting Memory Cards

Formatting memory cards permanently deletesmay contain. Be sure to copy any photographs anwish to keep to a computer before proceeding ( 22

To format the card, turn the camera on and hold thebuttons down simultaneously for approximately two ing will appear in the shutter-speed display andwill blink. Pressing both buttons together a secondthe memory card. Press any other button to exit with

During formatting, the letters will appear in the play. When formatting is complete, the frame-countthe number of photographs that can be recorded at c

During Formatting

Do not remove the card or battery or unplug (available separately) during formatting.

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Memory Cards• Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution whe

cards from the camera.• Format memory cards before first use.• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory car

memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or removpower source during formatting or while data are being recordeto a computer. Failure to observe these precautions could resul

damage to the camera or card.• Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal obje• Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this pr

age the card.• Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.• Do not expose to water, high levels of humidity, or direct sunligh

Removing Memory CardsMemory cards can be removed without loss of datawhen the camera is off. Before removing the memorycard, wait for the green card access lamp next to thecard slot cover to go out and then turn the cameraoff. Do NOT at tempt to remove the card while the

access lamp is on. Failure to observe this precautioncould result in loss of data or in damage to the cameraor card. Open the door protecting the card-slot coverrelease button and press the release button to open thecard slot, then press the eject button to partially ejectthe card (). The card can then be removed by hand

(). Do not push on the memory card while pressingthe eject button. Failure to observe this precautioncould damage the memory card.

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This chapter takes you step-by-step through the

process of taking your first photographs and playing them back.

Basic Photography This section describes how to use autofocusand programmed auto autoexposure for simple,

“point-and-shoot” photography that will produceoptimal results in most situations.

Basic PlaybackRead this section for information on viewing photographs in the monitor.

Tutorial Basic Photography and Playback

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Taking Your Fi

Adjust Camera SettingsSTEP 2

Ready the CameraSTEP 1

There are six basic steps to taking photographs:

Frame the PhotographSTEP 3

FocusSTEP 4

Check ExposureSTEP 5

To learn more about the battery level display, see:• Introduction: First Steps.......................................To learn how to restore settings to their default valu• Taking Photographs: Two-Button Reset................• Menu Guide: The Shooting Menu .......................• Menu Guide: The Custom Settings Menu............

To learn more about the following camera settings,• Taking Photographs: Choosing a Shooting Mode.• Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size........

• Taking Photographs: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) .• Taking Photographs: White Balance.....................• Taking Photographs: Image Adjustment...............• Taking Photographs: Focus ..................................• Taking Photographs: Exposure .............................

To learn how to preview the effects of aperture, see• Taking Photographs: Exposure .............................To learn about optional viewfinder accessories, see:• Technical Notes: Optional Accessories..................

To learn more about focus options, see:• Taking Photographs: Focus ..................................



Step 1—Ready the Camera

Before taking photographs, ready the camera as described

1.1 Turn the camera onThe control panel will turn on and the display in the viewfinder will light.

1.2 Check the battery levelCheck the battery level in the viewfinder ortop control panel.

Icon*

Control

panel

View-

finder Status Notes

—Battery fully

chargedAperture and shutter-speedcontrol panel and all indicaturn off if no operations are(auto meter off). Press shuhalfway to reactivate displa

— Batterypartially

discharged—

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(flashes)

(flashes)

Batteryexhausted

Shutter release disabled.

Low battery Ready fully-charged spare b

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.3 Check the number of exposures remainingThe exposure-count displays in the top con-trol panel and viewfinder show the numberof photographs that can be taken at cur-rent settings. When this number reacheszero, the icon will flash in the top controlpanel and a flashing icon will appear in

the viewfinder. No further pictures can betaken until you delete pictures or insert anew memory card. You may be able to takeadditional pictures at lower image quality orsize settings.

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Step 2—Adjust Camera Settings

This tutorial describes how to take photographs at the defain the table below, using a type G or D lens. Information oto change settings from their default values is provided ingraphs” ( 37).

Option Default Description

Imagequality

Imagesize

Sensitivity

Whitebalance

Exposure

mode

Focusarea Center focus area

Camera focuses on subject in carea.

(Programmed auto)

Built-in exposure program autom

justs shutter speed and apertureexposure in most situations.

(Auto)White balance is adjusted autonatural colors under most types o

200 Sensitivity (digital equivalent of set to value roughly equivalent to

L(Large) Images are 2,464 × 1,632 pixels i

NORM(JPEG Normal)

Pictures are compressed for balanimage quality and file size thatsnapshots.

2.1 Set the shooting mode to single frame ( 70)

Hold the mode-dial lock release down ()and turn the shooting mode dial () to S (single frame). At this setting, the camerawill take one photograph each time the

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.2 Choose single-area AF ( 76)Rotate the AF-area mode selector until itclicks into place pointing to (single-areaAF). At this setting, the user can choosefrom eleven focus areas. Pressing the shut-ter-release button halfway locks focus atthe distance to the subject in the selected

focus area.

2.3 Choose single-servo autofocus ( 72)Rotate the focus-mode selector until itclicks into place pointing to S (single-servoautofocus). At this setting, the camera

will automatically focus on the sub ject inthe selected focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Picturescan only be taken when the camera is infocus.

2.4 Choose matrix metering ( 84)

Press the metering selector lock buttonand rotate the metering selector to(matrix metering). Matrix metering usesinformation from all areas of the frame todetermine exposure, ensuring optimal re-sults for the entire frame. If a type G or Dlens is mounted on the camera, 3D matrixmetering is used for exposure control thattakes into account maximum brightness



Step 3—Frame a Photograph

To prevent blurred photographs caused by unsteady handhold the camera steadily in both hands, with your elbowagainst your torso for support. Hold the handgrip in youcradle the camera body or lens with your left.

The recommended stance for taking photographs is with on

in front of the other and your upper body stable.

Viewfinder FocusThe viewfinder is equipped with diopter adjustment toaccommodate individual differences in vision. To adjust

viewfinder focus, pull the diopter adjustment knob out() and rotate it until the viewfinder display and focusbrackets are in sharp focus (). When operating thediopter adjustment knob with your eye to the view-finder be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails

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T u t or i al —B a s i c P h o t o gr a ph y

Step 4—Focus

In single-servo AF, the camera focuses on the sub ject in area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Afocus brackets on your subject, press the shutter-release bcheck focus in the viewfinder.

To focus on an off-center subject, use focus lock ( 80focus area containing your subject using the multi selector mation on what to do if the camera is unable to focus usi“Getting Good Results with Autofocus” ( 82).

Viewfinder 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 foautofocus.



Step 5—Check Exposure

In exposure mode P (programmed auto), the cam-era automatically sets shutter speed and aperturewhen the shutter-release button is pressed half-way. Before shooting, check the shutter-speedand aperture indicators in the viewfinder. If thephoto would be under- or over-exposed at cur-

rent settings, one of the following indicators willappear in either the shutter-speed or aperturedisplay.

Indicator Description

Photo will be overexposed. Use optional Neutral DensPhoto will be underexposed. Raise sensitivity ( 48–5Speedlight ( 106).

6



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While the photograph is being recorded to the

memory card after shooting, the access lampnext to the card slot cover will light. Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off, or remove or disconnect the power source until thelamp has gone out . Removing the memory card

or cutting power in these circumstances couldresult in loss of data.

Step 6—Take the Photograph

Smoothly press the shutter-release button therest of the way down.

Basic PlaybackViewin



To play photographs back, press the button. The most rewill be displayed in the monitor.

Viewing Additional PhotographsTo page through photographs in the order recorded, press down. Press the multi selector up to view photographs in

scroll rapidly through the images on the memory card, presor down buttons on the multi selector.

When the last photograph on the memory card is displayeto the first photograph by pressing the multi selector dowphotograph in memory is displayed, you can view the las

pressing the multi selector up.Deleting Unwanted PhotographsTo delete the photograph currentlydisplayed in the monitor, press thebutton. A confirmation dialog will be

displayed. Press the button againto delete the image and return toplayback. To exit without deleting thepicture, press the multi selector left or



“Tutorial: Basic Photography” described the basic

order of operations for taking photographs at themost commonly-used settings. This chapter ex-plains how and when to adjust camera settings fordifferent shooting conditions.

Taking Photographs

The Details

Interval

Sensitivi

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The chart below shows the basic order for adjusting settphotographs. Before proceeding, be sure to read “Using( 39) for information on menu operations.

Image Quality and Size.................................................

Choosing a Shooting Mode .........................................

Focus ...........................................................................

Exposure: Metering ......................................................

Exposure: Exposure Mode.............................................

Exposure: Exposure Compensation ...............................

Exposure: Bracketing....................................................

How important is background lighting to the photograph?

Image Adjustment .......................................................

Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)..........................................

White Balance..............................................................

Flash Photography .......................................................

Will I need a flash?

Is the subject very bright, very dark, or high contrast?

What is more important, shutter speed or aperture?

What is the subject, and how will I compose the photography

Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos?

How will this photograph be used?

What lighting is available?

Using Camera MenusBasic Me



The next four sections involve settings that can be accessemenus. To view the camera menus, press the button.

A

100NORM

ONA

200

SHOOTING MENU

Shooting menu bankReset shooting menuActive folderImage qualityImage sizeRaw compressionWhite bal.ISO

Position cursor in sele

OFF0

FormatLCD brightnessMirror lock-upVideo mode

SET UP

Date

3

If menu item is highlighted, pressbutton.

A

100NORM

ONA

200

SHOOTING MENU

Shooting menu bankReset shooting menuActive folderImage quality

Image sizeRaw compressionWhite bal.ISO

1

Select m

FormaLCD bMirrorVideo

LanguImageAuto im

Date

2

Choosing a MenuThe camera has four main menus: the playback menu, thethe Custom Settings menu, and the setup menu. When is pressed, the camera displays the last menu used. To menu:



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am er aM en u s

• To return to the previous menu without making a selectiselector to the left.

• The selection for some options is made from a sub-menand 4 to make a selection from a sub-menu.

• Some menu items are not available while images are bei

memory card.• Pressing the button or the center of the multi sele

same function as pressing the multi selector to the righa selection can only be made using button or the c

Highlight menu item. Display o

Vid2OFF

OFFEn

ON

0FormatLCD brightnessMirror lock-upVideo mode


SET UP

Date

Auto image rotation

1

Make sel

Form

LCD MirroVideo

LangImag

Date

Auto

4

Highlight option.

OK

Video mode

NTSC

PAL

SET UP3

Making a Selection

To modify settings for an item in the current menu:

Image Quality and SizeMaking Effective



Together, image quality and size determine how much spgraph occupies on the memory card.

Image QualityThe D2H supports the following image quality options (listorder by image quality and file size):

Option Description

NEF + JPEGFine

Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW) image anJPEG image.

NEF + JPEGBasic

Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW) image anJPEG image.

NEF + JPEGNormal

Two images are recorded, one NEF (RAW) image andity JPEG image.

NEF (Raw)Raw 12-bit data from the LBCAST image sensor arthe memory card in Nikon Electronic Image Format

TIFF (RGB)Images are saved in uncompressed TIFF-RGB at a co

bits per channel (24-bit color).

JPEGNormal

Images are saved in JPEG format at a compressio1 : 8.

JPEG FineImages are saved in JPEG format at a compressio1 : 4.

JPEG BasicImages are saved in JPEG format at a compressio1 : 16.

NEF (Raw) / NEF + JPEG



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Image quality can be set using the Image quality optiomenu or by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the maWhen NEF (Raw) is selected, a compression option can beRaw compression menu.

The Image Quality Menu

1

Highlight Image quality in the shooting

menu ( 166) and press the multi selector tothe right.

ShootReset ActiveImageImageRaw cWhite ISO

White Balance BracketingWhite balance bracketing can not be used with NEF (RAW) image

2Highlight the desired option and press themulti selector to the right. The shooting menuwill be displayed.

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The Raw Compression MenuThe Raw compression menu controls whether NEF (R

compressed. The setting chosen in the Raw compressiofect whenever image quality is set to NEF + JPEG Fine, NENEF + JPEG Basic, or NEF (Raw). NEF compression can ning the QUAL button and command dials.

1Highlight Raw compression in the shooting



2 Highlight the desired option and press themulti selector to the right. The shooting menuwill be displayed.

ON

OFF

Raw c

Image SizeImage size is measured in pixels. Smaller sizes produce smthem suited to distribution via e-mail or inclusion in web pthe larger the image, the larger the size at which it can bbecoming noticeably “grainy.” Choose image size accoravailable on the memory card and the task at hand.

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2 Highlight the desired option and press themulti selector to the right. The shooting menuwill be displayed.

Image size can be set using the Image size option in the sby pressing the QUAL button and rotating the sub-comman

the option selected does not affect the size of NEF (RAWopened in Nikon View or Nikon Capture 4, NEF images are 2

in size.

The Image Size Menu

1Highlight Image size in the shooting menu( 166) and press the multi selector to theright.

SShootinReset sActive fImage Image Raw coWhite bISO

ImagS

The QUAL ButtonImage size can also be set by pressing the QUALbutton and rotating the sub-command dial. Im-

age size is displayed in the rear control panel andin the viewfinder sidebar:



The ISO Button



The ISO ButtonSensitivity can also be set by pressing the ISO

button and rotating the main command dial.Sensitivity is displayed in the control panels andviewfinder sidebar:

Top control panel Rear control panel

*

* Viewfinder display shows .† Viewfinder display shows .

b2—ISO Step Value ( 181)




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b2 ISO Step Value ( 181)Depending on the option selected for Custom Setting b2, sensitiv

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 stIf the current sensitivity setting is not available at the new step valrounded up to the nearest available setting.

White BalanceKeep

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the



The color of light reflected from an object varies with the source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the

source, with the result that white objects appear white whshade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Unlikfilm cameras, digital cameras can mimic this adjustment bymation from the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, LBCAST image senlight sensor according to the color of the light source. This is

balance.” For natural coloration, choose a white balance setthe light source before shooting. The following options are

Approximatecolor

temperature

Color temperature measuredRGB sensor, LBCAST image selight sensor and white balanmatically. For best results, usWith SB-800 Speedlight, whconditions in effect when Spe

3,500–8,000 K

Auto

Use under incandescent light3,000 KIncandescent

DescriptionOption

Use under fluorescent lightin4,200 KFluorescent

Use with subjects lit by direct5,200 KDirect sunlight

Use with Nikon Speedlights.5,400 KFlash

Use in daylight under overcas6,000 KCloudyUse in daylight with subjects 8,000 KShade

Choose color temperature f( 56)

2,500–10 000K

Choose colortemp

White balance can be set using the White bal. option in t




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g por by pressing the WB button and rotating the main comm

The White Balance Menu

1 Highlight White bal. in the shooting menu( 166) and press the multi selector to theright.


2 Highlight the desired option and press themulti selector to the right. If Choose color

temp. is selected, a menu of color tempera-tures will be displayed ( 56). If White bal.preset is selected, a menu of preset whitebalance options will be displayed ( 57). Inall other cases, a white-balance fine-tuning

dialog will be displayed ( 54).

Whi

Studio Strobe LightingAuto white balance may not produce the desired results with st

The WB Button



White balance can also be set by pressing the

WB button and rotating the main command dial.White balance is displayed in the rear controlpanel and in the viewfinder sidebar:

Rear control panel Viewfinder

Fine-Tuning White Balance




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2 Press the multi selector up or down to choosethe desired value and press the multi selector

to the right. The shooting menu will be dis-played.

gAt settings other than (Choose color temp.) and Pbalance can be “fine tuned” to compensate for variatiothe light source or to introduce a deliberate “warm” oan image. Higher settings can be used to lend images a compensate for light sources with a yellow or red cast, whbalance can make photographs appear slightly more yello

pensate for light sources with a blue cast. Adjustments carange +3 to –3 in increments of one. Except in Fluoresincrement is equivalent to about 10 mired.

White balance is fine tuned using the White bal. optiomenu or by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-


1 In the white balance menu ( 52), highlightan option other than Choose color temp.or White bal. preset and press the multiselector to the right.

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Choosing a Color Temperature





2 Highlight the desired color temperature andpress the multi selector to the right. Theshooting menu will be displayed.

Choose a setting of (Choose color temp.) to select the from thirty-one predetermined values ranging from 2,500increments of roughly 10 mired (note that the desired resutained with flash or fluorescent lighting). Color temperatuin the white-balance menu or with the WB button and su


1 In the white balance menu ( 52), highlightan Choose color temp. and press the multiselector to the right.

Whi

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The WB ButtonAt a setting of (Choose color temp.), colortemperature can be selected by pressing the WBbutton and rotating the sub-command dial. Thecolor temperature is displayed in the rear control



Measuring a Value for White BalanceWhit b l b d ith f t t





White balance can be measured with reference to a neutra

measuring the color of the light source. The new value foautomatically stored in preset d-0.

Description

Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting final photograph and white balance is measured usipixel RGB sensor. Use for flash photography or whcamera are under different lighting. In studio settipanel can be used to make reference object appear g

Reference

Neutralgrayobject

Color of light source is measured by sensor on camwhite balance adjusted to produce natural coloration

object. Use when subject is under same lighting as c

Lightsource

1 Press the WB button and rotate the maincommand dial until is displayed in the rearcontrol panel or viewfinder sidebar.

Rear control panel

Viewfinder

If the new value for preset white balance will be used ipreset d-0 by pressing the WB button and rotating the s

2 Release the WB button briefly and then pressthe button until the icon in the rear control



2 the button until the icon in the rear control

panel and viewfinder sidebar start to flash. Ablinking will also appear in the top controlpanel and viewfinder frame-count displays.

3To measure white balance using a neutral gray or w…frame the reference object so that it fills theviewfinder and press the shutter-release but-ton all the way down. The camera will mea-sure a value for white balance and store it inpreset d-0. No photograph will be recorded;white balance can be measured accuratelyeven when the camera is not in focus.

To measure the color of the light source……make sure that the ambient light sensor islit by the light source and press the FUNC.button. The camera will calculate a value forwhite balance and store it in preset d-0.

To exit without measuring a new value for

Top control panel

Rear control panel

4 If the camera was able to measure a value for white baflash for about three seconds in the control panels wh



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4 flash for about three seconds in the control panels, wh

will show a flashing .

Top control panel

Rear control panel

If lighting is too dark or too bright, or if some types oare used when measuring white balance using the amthe camera may be unable to measure white balance. will appear in the control panels and viewfinder for abo

Return to Step 3 and measure white balance again. Ifable to measure white balance using the ambient lighsuring white balance using a neutral gray or white refe

The new value for white balance will be stored inpreset d-0, automatically replacing the previous

value for this preset (no confirmation dialog willbe displayed). If white balance was set using areference object, a thumbnail will be displayed inthe preset white balance list. Presets measured

Top control panel

Rear control panel

Selecting a White Balance Preset To set white balance to a preset value:



To set white balance to a preset value:

1 Highlight White bal. preset in the whitebalance menu ( 52) and press the multi se-lector to the right. The menu shown at rightwill be displayed. (To return to the shootingmenu, press the button.)

d

S

2 Presets are identified by an icon or thumbnail,a name (d-0 – d-4), and a comment. Press themulti selector up, down, left, or right to high-light the desired preset. To select the high-lighted preset and return to shooting modewithout completing steps 3–5, press thebutton.

3

Press the center of the multi selector to displaythe menu shown at right. To view options forother presets, highlight the preset name (d-0 – d-4) and press the multi selector left orright.

d

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Selecting a White Balance Preset: the WB Button



3 Press the button to return to the thumbnaildisplay

S



3 display.

d

Copying White Balance from a Photograph (d-1 – d-4 OTo copy a value for white balance from a photo-graph on the memory card to a selected preset(d-1 – d-4 only), highlight the preset in the thumb-nail display and press the center of the multi se-lector as described in steps 1–3 on page 61. The

menu shown at right will be displayed.

W

d-1

WhitS

1 Press the multi selector up or down to high-light Select image.

W

d-1

WhitS

2 Press the multi selector to the right to displaythe photographs on the memory card. Only

photographs taken with the D2H will be dis-played; other images can not be selected. 10

S

4 Press the center of the multi selector to copythe white balance value for the highlighted



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photograph to the selected preset and returnto the thumbnail display. If the highlightedphotograph has a comment, the commentwill be copied to the comment for the selectedpreset.

Copying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1 – d-4To copy a measured value for white balancefrom d-0 to any of the other presets (d-1 – d-4),highlight the destination preset in the thumbnaildisplay and press the center of the multi selectoras described in steps 1–3 on page 61. The menushown at right will be displayed.

W

d-

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1 Press the multi selector up or down to high-light Copy d-0.

W

d-

Whi

2 Press the multi selector to the right to copywhite balance from d-0 to the selected presetand return to the thumbnail display. If com-ment has been created for d-0, the commentwill be copied to the comment for the selected

Image AdjustmentShooting

This section describes settings that can only be adjusted frmenu ( 161).



( )

Making Edges More Distinct: Image SharpenWhen a photograph is taken, the camera automatically proto increase the distinction between light and dark areas, mappear sharper. The Image sharpening menu control

sharpening performed.

The camera automatically adjusts sharpeningsubject and how other camera settings are aof sharpening varies from shot to shot, even

type; to take multiple shots with same sharpferent setting. For best results, use a type G

Auto

(default)

Camera sharpens all images the same standaNormal

DescriptionOption

Images are sharpened less than the standard Low

Images are sharpened slightly less than the stMedium low

Images are sharpened slightly more than the Medium high

Images are sharpened more than the standarHigh

Images are not sharpened.None

1Highlight Image sharpening in the shooting


S

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Adjusting Contrast: Tone CompensationAs photographs are saved to the memory card they are p



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As photographs are saved to the memory card, they are pthe distribution of tones in the image, enhancing contrassation is performed by means of tone curves that definbetween the distribution of tones in the original image andresult. The Tone compensation menu controls the type o

Camera automatically optimizes contrast b propriate curve. Curve varies from shot to sof same type; to take multiple shots with sdifferent setting. For best results, use a typ

Auto(default)

Camera uses same standard curve for all

most scenes, whether dark or bright.Normal

DescriptionOption

Produces “softer” images. Pre vents highlig jects from being “washed out” in direct sunLess contrast

Choose this curve to preserve detail in miother low-contrast subjects.More contrast

Nikon Capture 4 (available separately) can custom tone curve and download it to thCustom to select this user-defined curve. has been created, this option is equivalent t

Custom

1Highlight Tone compensation in the shoot-

ing menu ( 167) and press the multi selectorto the right.

White ISOImageTone cColor

Suiting Colors to a Workflow: Color ModeThe D2H offers a choice of color modes, which determine t



The D2H offers a choice of color modes, which determine t

ors available for color reproduction. Choose a color mode photographs will be processed on leaving the camera.

Choose for portrait shots that will be printed or

no further modification. Photographs are adacolor space.

I (sRGB)(default)

Photographs taken at this setting are adapted color space. This color space is capable of egamut of colors than sRGB, making it the prefeages that will be extensively processed or retou

II

(Adobe RGB)

DescriptionOption

Choose for nature or landscape shots that will “as is,” with no further modification. Photogto the sRGB color space.

III (sRGB)

Choosing a Color ModePhotographs taken in Mode II include an embedded ICC profile, en rect color-space settings can be selected automatically when the in Adobe Photoshop or in other applications that support colorthe documentation provided with the application for details). Toggamut, this makes Mode II an excellent choice for images that w

processed before use. Note, however, that while the system foimages is based on Exif and DCF, it is not in strict conformity wiMode I or Mode III is recommended when taking photographs thaother cameras or Exif/DCF-compatible devices or that will be prin

1 Highlight Color mode in the shooting menu( 167) and press the multi selector to the White



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2Highlight the desired option and press themulti selector to the right. The shooting menuwill be displayed.

right. ISOImageTone cColor Hue aIntvl tiNon-C

Color

Controlling Color: Hue Adjustment Hue can be adjusted in the range about –9 ° to +9 ° in inc



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red is taken as the starting color, raising hue above 0 ° (thwould introduce a yellow cast, making colors that would bof 0 ° appear increasingly orange. Lowering hue below 0 °a blue cast, making colors that would be red at a setting creasingly purple.

1Highlight Hue adjustment in the shootingmenu ( 168) and press the multi selector tothe right.

H

S

White bISOImage sTone coColor mHue adIntvl tim

Non-CP

Hue adS2 Highlight the desired option and press the

multi selector to the right. The shooting menuwill be displayed.

Choosing a Shooting ModeSingle Frame, Continuous, Self-Tim

Shooting mode determines how the camera takes phototime, in a continuous sequence, with a timed shutter-rele



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the mirror raised to enhance shutter response and minimiz

To choose a shooting mode, press the mode diallock release and turn the mode dial to the desiredsetting. The following modes are available:

Camera takes one photograph each time shuttepressed. Access lamp will light while photo is recobe taken immediately if enough space remains in m

SSingleframe

DescriptionMode

Use the self-timer for self-portraits or to reduce camera shake ( 123).Self-timer

Press shutter-release button once to raise mirror, aggraph (shutter will be released automatically if shuis not pressed for 30 s after mirror up). Mirror wphoto is taken. Choose this mode to reduce releasewhich timing is paramount, or to minimize camerain which the least camera movement can result in blNote that autofocus, metering, and framing can not

fi d h l d

M-UP

Mirror up

Camera records from one to seven frames per seco ter-release button is held down. Frame rate can betom Setting d1 (Shooting Speed; 186).

CLContinuouslow speed

While the shutter-release button is held down, cameight frames per second (seven frames per second wand sensitivity is altered from value selected by user

CH

Continuoushigh speed

The Memory BufferThe camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary stora



ing to continue while photographs are being saved to the memobuffer is full, the shutter is disabled until enough data have beenmemory card to make room for another photograph. In continuowill continue as long as the shutter-release button is held down, arate will drop once the buffer has filled.

While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the a

the memory card slot will light. Depending on the number of thefer, recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes. Dmemory card or remove or disconnect the power source unthas gone out. If the camera is switched off while data remain in thwill not turn off until all images in the buffer have been recorded tTo turn the camera off without recording the images in the buffer,

while turning the camera off (keep the button pressed for at leaturning the camera off). If the battery is exhausted while images rthe shutter release will be disabled and all images will be transfercard.

The approximate time required to write the entire buffer to a 512 MWA USB card is as follows (where applicable, all times are for large

• Compressed NEF (RAW) + JPEG Basic: 32 s (24 frames)• Compressed NEF (RAW): 26 s (25 frames)• TIFF RGB: 420 s (35 frames)• JPEG Fine: 26 s (40 frames)

Buffer SizeThe number of images that can be stored in the memory

buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-countdisplays in the viewfinder and top control panel whilethe shutter-release button is pressed.

FocusControlling How the

This section describes the options that control how youfocus mode, focus-area selection, and AF-area mode.



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Focus ModeFocus mode is controlled by the focus modeselector on the front of the camera. There aretwo autofocus (AF) modes, in which the camera

focuses automatically when the shutter-releasebutton is pressed halfway, and one manual focusmode, in which focus must be adjusted manuallyusing the focusing ring on the lens:

Camera focuses when shutter-release button is preslocks when in-focus indicator (●) appears in viewlocked while shutter-release button is pressed haShutter can only be released when in-focus indicacus pri or i ty ). If sub ject was moving when shutter-pressed halfway, camera will track sub ject until fo

and the shutter can be released ( predic tive focus tsubject stops moving before shutter is released, in-appear in viewfinder and focus will lock at this dist

SSingle-servo

AF

DescriptionOption

Camera focuses continuously while shutter-releasehalfway. If subject moves, focus will be adjusted tdictive focus tracking; 73). Photographs can b

not camera is in focus (release priority ).

CContinuous-

servo AF

Camera does not focus automatically; focus must ally using the lens focusing ring. If maximum aper

M

The AF-ON ButtonsFor the purpose of focusing the camera, pressing either of the AF-



Predictive Focus TrackingIf the camera autofocus system detects that the subject is movingrelease button is pressed halfway, it will automatically initiate prediIf the sub ject is moving toward or away from the camera, the cam

while attempting to predict where the subject will be when the shsingle-servo autofocus, the camera will initiate predictive focus trawas moving when the shutter-release button was pressed halfwwhen the subject stops moving. In continuous-servo AF, the campredictive focus tracking if the subject starts moving after the shutpressed halfway. Focus will not lock when the sub ject stops movin

Predictive focus tracking is not available in manual focus mode.

a1—AF-C Mode Priority ( 175)If Focus is selected for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C mode priority), ptaken in continuous servo-AF only when the camera is in focus.

a2—AF-S Mode Priority ( 175)

If Shutter release is selected for Custom Setting a2 (AF-S modgraphs can be taken in single servo-AF even when the camera is n

a4—AF Activation ( 177)

same effect as pressing the shutter-release button halfway (the AF-cal shooting can only be used when the shutter-release button forunlocked).

Focus Area SelectionThe D2H offers a choice of eleven focus areas that toge

f f f



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area of the frame. The focus area can be selected manuatographs to be composed the main sub ject positioned althe frame, or automatically to ensure that the subject closis always in focus regardless of where it is the frame (close

76). Group dynamic-AF can be used to focus on the c

selected area of the frame ( 76).To select the focus area, rotate the focus selectorlock. The multi selector can then be used to se-lect the focus area. The selected focus area is dis-played in the top control panel and is highlighted

briefly in the viewfinder.To select the center focus area or (focus areagroup) at any time, press the center of the multiselector.

The focus selector lock can be rotated to the locked pos

lection to prevent the selected focus area from changinselector is pressed.

Focus Area Selection for Portrait (Tall) Orientation PhotoIf the shutter-release button for vertical shooting is un-

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locked, the focus area can also be selected by pressingthe AF-ON button for vertical shooting and rotating thesub-command dial for vertical shooting. The selectedfocus area is displayed in the top control panel and ishighlighted briefly in the viewfinder.

Rotate the sub-command dial clockwise to cycle end-lessly through focus areas in the order shown at right,counter-clockwise to cycle through focus areas in thereverse order.

8

7

6

a5—Focus Area Illum ( 177)

Custom Setting a5 (Focus area illum) controls how long the focuin the viewfinder after selection and whether focus areas are displaymode or continuous shooting mode.

a6—Focus Area ( 179)This option can be used to set focus area selection to “wrap aroun

a7—Vertical AF-ON ( 180)Custom Setting a7 (Vertical AF-ON) controls whether the AF-ONshooting is used to initiate autofocus, select the focus area, or bot

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tinuous-servo autofocus), the camera focuses automatica ter-release button is pressed halfway. This section descrithat are only available in single- and continuous-servo AF.

AF-Area ModeAF-area mode determines how the focus area isselected and what happens if the sub ject movesout of the selected focus area while the camera isstill focusing. To select the AF-area mode, rotatethe AF-area mode selector. The selected mode isshown by an icon in the top control panel. The

following options are available:

User selects focus area manually; camera foselected focus area only. Use for relatively with sub jects that will stay in selected focus

User selects focus area manually, but camerfrom multiple focus areas to determine focleaves selected focus area even briefly, cameto focus based on information from other area selected in viewfinder does not chang lowing erratically moving subjects and in

which it is difficult to keep subject in selecte

DescriptionMode

User chooses group of focus areasin top, left, center, right, or bottom

Dynamic-area AF

Single-area AF

Icon



T a Activefocus area

AF-areamode

Control-paneldisplay

Summary of Autofocus Options

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focus areamode displaymode

Shown in view-finder and topcontrol panel

Single-area AF

AF-S


Single-area AF

AF-C


Dynamic-area AF

C

fActive group

shownGroup dynamic-AF

Not shownDynamic-area AF

with closest-subject priority

Shown in view-

finder and topcontrol panelDynamic-area AF

C

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Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area.Focus will remain locked while shutter-release buttonis pressed halfway.

Use with sttime is avaphoto.

Camera continues to focus on subject in selectedfocus area while shutter-release button is pressedhalfway.

Use with mcan be coin single fo

Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area. If

sub ject moves before camera has focused, camerawill focus based on information from other focusareas. Focus will remain locked while shutter-releasebutton is pressed halfway.

Use with sttime is avaphoto.

As above, except camera automatically selects focus

area containing subject closest to camera from groupof focus areas selected by user.

Use when place in o

but unsuretion.

As above, except that focus area containing sub jectclosest to camera is selected from all eleven focusareas.

Use when will be clos era but unappear in fi

Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area.While shutter-release button is pressed halfway, cam-

era tracks sub ject as it moves from one focus area tothe next.

Use with

moving unp

As above except camera automatically selects focusUse when

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Focus LockFocus lock can be used to change the composition after fo

possible to focus on a subject that will not be in one of the



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possible to focus on a subject that will not be in one of the in the final composition. It can also be used when the auunable to focus ( 82).

In single-servo AF, focus locks automatically when the in-fappears in the viewfinder. In continuous-servo AF, focu

manually using the AE-L/AF-L button. To recompose a focus lock:

1 Position the subject in the selected focus area and prelease button halfway to initiate focus.

2 Check that the in-focus indicator (●) appears in the vie

Single-servo AF Focus will lock automatically when the in-focus indicator appears, and remain lockeduntil you remove your finger from the shutter-release button. Focus can also be locked bypressing the AE-L/AF-L button (see below).

3 Recompose the photograph and shoot.



In single-servo AF, focus will remain locked between shoshutter-release button is kept pressed halfway, allowing sevin succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Foculocked between shots while the AE-L/AF-L button is presse

Do not change the distance between the camera and the sulock is in effect. If the subject moves, focus again at the ne

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camera is unable to focus using autofocus use manual fo



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camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual fofocus lock ( 80) to focus on another subject at the same recompose the photograph.

Manual FocusManual focus is available for lenses that do not

support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or



support autofocus (non AF Nikkor lenses) orwhen the autofocus does not produce the desiredresults ( 82). To focus manually, set the focus-mode selector to M and adjust the lens focusingring until the image displayed on the clear matte

field in the viewfinder is in focus. Photographscan be taken at any time, even when the imageis not in focus.

The Electronic Range Finder If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or

faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be usedto confirm whether the subject in the selected fo-cus area is in focus. After positioning the sub jectin the active focus area, press the shutter-releasebutton halfway and rotate the lens focusing ring

until the in-focus indicator (●) is displayed.

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MeteringThree metering method are available to determine

how the camera sets exposure. Before shooting,

ExposureControlling How the Camer



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p g,press the metering selector lock button and rotatethe metering selector to choose a method suitedto the composition and lighting conditions, andconfirm your selection in the viewfinder.

Camera meters circle 3 mm (0.12˝) in diameter (apframe). Circle is centered on current focus area (in grcenter focus area of current group; 76) making

Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weigof frame 8 mm (0.31˝) in diameter, shown by correspoence circle in viewfinder. Classic meter for portraits; re

using filters with an exposure factor (filter factor) ove

Center-weighted

DescriptionMethod

Metering is performed by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, wbased on variety of information from all areas of frameonstrates its effectiveness most dramatically where brigor dark (black or dark green) colors occupy large area

results approach what is seen by human eyes. 3D colwhich uses range information from lens in adjusting exonly with type G or D lenses. Color matrix metering,clude range information, is available with other CPU lelength and maximum aperture of non-CPU lens are spCPU lens data item in shooting menu ( 124; centeris used if focal length or aperture is not specified). Mnot produce desired results with autoexposure lock (compensation ( 97), but is recommended in most o

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g p g psituations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter spAd justments can be made using flexible program, expos( 97), and auto exposure bracketing ( 98). Programavailable with CPU lenses.

To take photographs in programmed auto:

1 Press the button and rotate the main com-mand dial until P is displayed in the viewfinderand top control panel.

2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

Non-CPU Lenses

Exposure mode A (aperture-priority auto) is automatically selectelens is attached. The exposure mode indicator (P) in the top conand A will be displayed in the viewfinder. For more information, seAuto” ( 90)

Flexible ProgramIn programmed auto, different combinations of shutterspeed and aperture can be selected by rotating the maincommand dial (“flexible program”). All combinations



produce the same exposure. While flexible program isin effect, an asterisk (“*”) appears next to the exposure-mode indicator in the top control panel. To restoredefault shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the main comindicator is no longer displayed. Default settings can also be rest

camera off, selecting another exposure mode, performing a tw128), or choosing another setting for Custom Setting b3 (EV step

Exposure ProgramThe exposure program for programmed auto is shown in the follow

ISO 200; lens with maximum aperture

mum aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF 50 mm f

A p e r t ur e

Shutter speed

- 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

F1.4

F1

F2

F2.8

F4

F5.6

F8

F11

F16

F22

F3230" 15" 8" 4" 2" 1" 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1

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Non-CPU LensesExposure mode A (aperture-priority auto) is automatically selectelens is attached. The exposure mode indicator (S) in the top conand A will be displayed in the viewfinder. For more information, seA ” ( 90)



Auto” ( 90).

Changing from Manual to Shutter-Priority AutoIf you select a shutter speed of in manual exposure mode anter-priority auto without changing the shutter speed, the indi

speed display will flash and the shutter can not be released. Rotate dial to select a different shutter speed before shooting.

Exposure WarningIf the camera is unable to produce the correct exposure at the selethe electronic analog exposure display ( 93) in the viewfinder wof under- or over-exposure and one of the following indicators wil

control panel and viewfinder aperture displays:

Subject too dark. Choose slower shutter speed or higequivalency; 48), or use optional Speedlight.

DescriptionIndicator

Subject too bright. Choose faster shutter speed or lowequivalency; 48), or use optional Neutral Density (N

Shutter-Speed LockShutter speed can be locked at the selected setting ( 94).

b3—EV Step ( 182)This option controls whether changes to shutter speed and aperturments equivalent to 1 / 3 EV (the default setting), ½ EV, or 1 EV.

d4—Long Exp. NR ( 188)T d i t h tt d f b t ½ l l

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matically selects the shutter speed that will produce the Small apertures (high f/-numbers) increase depth of field



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Small apertures (high f/ numbers) increase depth of field, main subject and background into focus. Large aperturesoften background details and let more light into the camerange of the flash and making photographs less susceptib

To take photographs in aperture-priority auto:

1 Press the button and rotate the main com-mand dial until A is displayed in the viewfinderand top control panel.

2 Rotate the sub-command dial to choose thedesired aperture.

3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

Non-CPU LensesIf the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the Nitem in shooting menu ( 124) when a non-CPU lens is attached,ber will be displayed in the viewfinder and top controlpanel rounded to the nearest full stop Otherwise the



panel, rounded to the nearest full stop. Otherwise theaperture displays will show only the number of stops( , with maximum aperture displayed as ) and thef/-number must be read from the lens aperture ring.

Exposure WarningIf the camera is unable to produce the correct exposure at the selelectronic analog exposure display ( 93) in the viewfinder will sunder- or over-exposure and one of the following indicators will control panel and viewfinder shutter-speed displays:

Subject too dark. Choose larger aperture (smaller f/-sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 48), or use optional Sp

DescriptionIndicator

Subject too bright. Choose smaller aperture (larger f/sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 48), or use optional Nefilter.

Aperture LockAperture can be locked at the selected setting ( 94).

b3—EV Step ( 182)This option controls whether changes to shutter speed and aperturments equivalent to 1 / 3 EV (the default setting), ½ EV, or 1 EV.

f5—Command Dials ( 200–201)Command dials>Change Main / Sub and Command dials>Apetrol whether aperture is assigned with the main command dial, the

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M: ManualIn manual exposure mode, you control both shutter spe

Shutter speed can be set to values between 30 s and 1 / 8,0

can be held open indefinitely for a long time-exposure (



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ca be e d ope de te y o a o g t e e posu e (be set to values between the minimum and maximum vaUsing the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfindexposure according to shooting conditions and the task at

To take photographs in manual exposure mode:

1 Press the button and rotate the maincommand dial until M is displayed in the view-finder and top control panel.

2 Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter spcommand dial to set aperture. Check exposure in theexposure displays (see right), and continue to adjust saperture until the desired exposure is achieved.

3Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

Non-CPU LensesIf the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the Nitem in shooting menu ( 124) when a non-CPU lens is attached,ber will be displayed in the viewfinder and top controlpanel rounded to the nearest full stop Otherwise the



panel, rounded to the nearest full stop. Otherwise theaperture displays will show only the number of stops( , with maximum aperture displayed as ) and thef/-number must be read from the lens aperture ring.

Electronic Analog Exposure DisplaysThe electronic analog exposure displays in the top control panel awhether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at cupending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b3 (EV step), thor over-exposure is shown in increments of 1 / 3 EV, ½ EV, or 1 EV. exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays will flash.

* At 1/3 step, appears in the viewfinder when overexposur

b3—EV Step ( 182)This option controls whether changes to shutter speed and aperturments equivalent to 1/3 EV (the default setting) ½ EV or 1 EV

Top controlpanel

View-finder

“EV step” set to “1/3 step”

Top controlpanel

View-finder

Top p

“EV ste“EV step” set to “1/2 step”

Optimal exposure

Underexposed by 1 / 3 EV UnderUnderexposed by ½ EV

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ter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, or to lock apeselected in aperture-priority auto and manual exposure m



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Shutter-Speed LockTo lock shutter speed at the selected value, press the but

main command dial until shutter-speed lock icons appearand the top control panel.

To unlock shutter speed, press the button and rotate thdial until the lock icons disappear from the displays.

Aperture Lock

To lock aperture at the selected value, press the buttosub-command dial until aperture lock icons appear in the vtop control panel.

Autoexposure LockWhen center-weighted metering is used, an area in the ce

is assigned the greatest weight when determining exposurespot metering is used, exposure is based upon lighting con



p g p p g glected focus area. If the subject is not in the metered area is taken, exposure will be based on lighting conditions in and the main sub ject may be under- or over-exposed. Toautoexposure lock:

1 Select center-weighted or spot metering. Ifusing center-weighted metering, select thecenter focus area with the multi selector (74).

2Position the sub ject in the selected focus area and prelease button halfway. With the shutter-release buttonand the subject positioned in the focus area, press the Ato lock exposure (and focus, except in manual focus modthe in-focus indicator (●) appears in the viewfinder.

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Metered AreaIn spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in centered on the selected focus area. In center-weighted meterilocked at the value metered in an 8-mm (0.31˝) circle at the cente

Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureWhile exposure lock is in effect, the following settings can be chanthe metered value for exposure:

The new values can be confirmed in the viewfinder and control p

Shutter speedShutter-priority auto

SettingsExposure mode

Shutter speed and aperture (flexible pProgrammed auto

ApertureAperture-priority auto

Exposure CompensationTo obtain the desired results with certain subject compos

necessary to use exposure compensation to alter exposursuggested by the camera. As a rule of thumb, positive co



be needed when the main sub ject is darker than the backvalues when the main sub ject is brighter than the backgrou

1

Pressing the button, rotate the main

command dial and confirm exposure compensation in the top control panel or theviewfinder (in the viewfinder, positive valuesare shown by a icon, negative values by a

icon). Exposure compensation can be setto values between –5 EV (underexposure) and+5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1 / 3 EV.

At values other than ±0, a icon will bedisplayed in the control panel and viewfinderafter you release the button. The current value for exposure compensation can be

confirmed in the electronic analog exposuredisplay or by pressing the button.

2 Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot.

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compperforming a two button reset ( 128). Exposure compenwhen the camera is turned off.

±0 EV (



3 Pressing the button, rotate the sub-command dexposure increment ( 100–102).



4Compose a photograph, focus, and shoot. The cam

posure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to th gram selected. Modifications to exposure are added toexposure compensation ( 97), making it possible to compensation values of more than 5 EV.

While bracketing is in effect, a bracketing progress

displayed in the top control panel. A segment will diindicator after each shot.

To cancel bracketing, press the button and rotat mand dial until the number of shots in the bracketing and is no longer displayed in the control panel on tThe program last in effect will be restored the next t

activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by selectingfor Custom Setting e5 or by performing a two-button rthough in this case the bracketing program will not be



White Balance Bracketing

1Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting

e5 (Auto BKT set; 194).e5 Auto



2Pressing the button, rotate the main command dnumber of shots in the bracketing sequence ( 105). than zero, a icon and bracketing indicator will control panel. The rear control panel will show finder .

If the number of shots in the bracketing program is greater than the number of exposuresremaining, a flashing icon will appear in thetop control panel and the frame count andnumber of exposures remaining will flash. A

flashing indicator will appear in the view-finder and the shutter release will be disabled.Shooting can begin when a new memory card

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To cancel bracketing, press the button and rotate thdial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequwhite-balance bracketing indicators are no longer displapanels and viewfinder. The program last in effect will betime bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be canNEF (Raw), NEF + JPEG Fine, NEF + JPEG Normal, orfor image quality or by performing a two-button reset (in this case the bracketing program will not be resto

bracketing is activated.

White Balance BracketingWhite balance bracketing is not available at white-balance sett

color temp.) or (preset) or at an image quality of NEF (RawNEF + JPEG Normal, or NEF + JPEG Basic. Selecting any of these obalance bracketing.

Shooting ModeIn single frame and self-timer modes, the number of copies spbalance program will be created each time the shutter is released

speed and continuous high speed modes, only one shot will be shutter-release button is pressed. Each shot will be processed to ccopies specified in the bracketing program.



Flash Color Information CommunicationSB-800 flash units can provide the camera information on thture of the flash. When white balance for the D2H is set tothis allows automatic white-balance adjustment in responsein flash output. This feature can be used with Advanced

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and Auto FP High-Speed Sync.

To prevent white balance from being adjusted in response tture variations, select a white balance setting other than A(Flash) for fixed white balance.

Auto FP High-Speed SyncAuto FP High-Speed Sync is activated automatically at shuthan ½50 s, allowing auto flash control at all shutter speeds ing 1 / 8,000 s (normal sync control is used at shutter speeds sincluding ). As a result, the flash can be used witmaximum sync speed, even in daylight shots taken at maThis feature supports Advanced Wireless Lighting.

To use Auto FP High-Speed Sync, choose 1/250 (FP auto) foe1 (Flash sync speed).

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FV LockThis feature is used to lock flash output, allowing photocomposed without changing the flash level. This ensuresis appropriate to the subject even when the subject is notcenter of the frame. Flash output is adjusted automaticali iti it (ISO i l ) t d S dli ht



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in sensitivity (ISO equivalency), aperture, and Speedlight zoFV Lock is available with i-TTL and auto aperture flash cWireless Lighting, and Auto FP High-Speed Sync.

To use FV Lock:

1 Select FV Lock or FV Lock/Lens data for Custom Settiton; 199).

2Mount an SB-800 Speedlight on the camera accessory

3 Turn the SB-800 on and set the flash mode to TTL or Ainstruction manual for details).

4 Position the subject in the center of the frameand press the shutter-release button halfwayto focus.

5 Press the FUNC. button. The SB-800 will emit amonitor preflash to determine the appropriateflash level. Flash output will be locked at thislevel and FV Lock icons ( and ) willappear in the control panel and viewfinder.

AF-Assist for Multi-Area AF The SB-800 features AF-assist illumination linked to the Dallowing autofocus to be used even at night, regardless of ttion in the frame. AF-assist illumination can be used in aincluding single-area AF, dynamic-area AF, group dynamic-area AF ith closest s bject priorit If the s bject is poorl



area AF with closest-subject priority. If the subject is poorlilluminator will light automatically when single-servo AF is tion with an AF-Nikkor lens (if a lens with an angle great

used, the illuminator may not light if the focus area at the of the frame are selected).

i-TTL Flash Control When used with the D2H and set to TTL, the SB-800 automof the following types of i-TTL flash control:

DescriptionFlash control

Speedlight emits series of nearly invisible preflasflashes) immediately before main flash. Preflasobjects in all areas of frame are picked up by five-control sensor or 1,005-pixel RGB sensor and are

bination with information from matrix meteringflash output for natural balance between main ent background lighting. When type G or D leninformation is included when calculating flash oucalculation can be increased for non-CPU lensesdata (focal length and maximum aperture; 12

able when spot metering is used.

i-TTL BalancedFill-Flash forDigital SLR

Flash output adjusted to ensure main subject is brightness of background is not taken into accou

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D-TTL Flash ControlD-TTL flash control is available when an optional SB-serie

50DX Speedlight is mounted on the camera accessory shoetrol is not available with other optional Speedlights. The tydepends on the lens attached:



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DescriptionLens

3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digit

emits a series of nearly invisible preflashes (monmediately before main flash. Preflashes reflectedareas of frame are picked up by five-segment TTL and analyzed in combination with information frosystem to adjust flash output for natural balance beand ambient background lighting. Not available w

is used.

Type G or DCPU lens

Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLRthat distance information is not included in reguPrecision of calculation can be increased for non-CPing lens data (focal length and maximum aperture;available when spot metering is used.

Otherlenses

Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR: Flash outpu sure that main subject is correctly exposed, witho ground into account. Recommended for shots in is emphasized at the expense of background detailscompensation is used. Standard TTL flash for digautomatically when spot metering is selected.

All types



Flash Sync ModesThe D2H supports the following flash sync modes:

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grammed auto and aperture-priority auspeed will automatically be set to values½50 s (1 / 60 to 1 / 8,000s with Auto FP High-Spe

Flash is combined with speeds as slow both subject and background at night oThis mode is only available in programmture-priority auto exposure modes. Use mended to prevent blurring caused by cam

In shutter-priority auto or manual exposur just before the shutter closes, creating of light behind moving objects. In progaperture-priority auto, slow rear-curtain syture both sub ject and background. Use mended to prevent blurring caused by cam

In this mode (available only with SB-series 28, 27, 26, and 25 Speedlights), red-eye lights for approximately one second befopils in subject’s eyes to contract, reducinsometimes caused by flash.

Combines red-eye reduction with slow sonly available with SB-series 800, 80DX, and 25 Speedlights in programmed auto ai d U f i d i

Red-eye reduction

Red-eye reduction

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Slow rear-curtain sync

Slow sync

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Front curtainsync

Slow sync1

Red-eyereduction with

slow sync3, 4

Red-eyereduction3

1 Slow sync is available only in programmed auto and aperture-pmodes. In shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes, will be selected when the button is released.

2 In programmed auto and aperture-priority auto exposure modwill be set to (slow rear-curtain sync) when the button is re

3 If the Speedlight does not support red-eye reduction, the icmode display will blink.

4 Red-eye reduction with slow sync is available only in programmepriority auto exposure modes. In shutter-priority auto and man

(red-eye reduction) will be selected when the button is rele

Shutter Speed and ApertureThe following table lists values that can be chosen for shutter swhen an optional Speedlight is used:

Shutter speedExposure mode Apertu

Set automatically by camera*Programmed auto Set automa



by came½50 s–30 s†Shutter-priority auto

Set automatically by camera*Aperture-priority auto Value select

user‡½50 s–30 s†Manual

* Shutter speeds are set automatically in the range ½50 s–1 / 60 s, osync settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, and red-eye rsync. If 1/250 (FP auto) is selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flashan optional SB-800 Speedlight is used, shutter speeds may be as

† If 1/250 (FP auto) is selected for Custom Setting e1 (Flash synoptional SB-800 Speedlight is used, shutter speeds may be as fas

‡ Flash range varies with aperture. When setting aperture in apertumanual exposure modes, consult the table of flash ranges provSpeedlight.

ISO Auto

If a Speedlight is used when Custom Setting b1 (ISO auto) is on, se alency) will be fixed at the value selected by the user.

e1—Flash Sync Speed ( 192)This option can be used to enable Auto FP High-Speed Sync or lispeed to a speed slower than ½50 s. To fix shutter speed at the syncter-priority auto or manual exposure modes, select next the shutslowest possible shutter speed (30 s or ). An X will be displayindicator in the top control panel.

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camera types.

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If the flash-ready indicator blinks for about three seconds after a with i-TTL or D-TTL flash control, the photograph may be underex

The SB-28DX displays exposure in increments of 1 / 3 EV. If the camexposure in increments of ½ EV using Custom Setting b2, the SBplay will not show the correct ISO value. The actual exposure valu

i-TTL and D-TTL flash control can be used to adjust flash outpequivalency) settings between 200 and 1600. At settings of HI-1 results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings.

The AF-assist illuminator on SB-series 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, 26, anonly light if all of the following conditions are met: focus mode auto, an AF-Nikkor lens is used, the subject is poorly lit, and theselected or dynamic-area AF is used in combination with closest-s

In programmed auto, the maximum aperture (minimum f/-nu

cording to sensitivity (ISO equivalency), as shown below:

For each one-step increase in sensitivity (e.g., from 200 to 400),down by half an f/-stop. If the maximum aperture of the lens ib th i l f t ill b th i

Maximum aperture at an ISO equivalent of:

250

4.2

320

4.5

400

4.8

500

5

640

5.3

800

5.6

100

6

200

4

Flash Contacts and IndicatorsThe D2H is equipped with an accessory shoe for attaching S

ly to the camera and a sync terminal that allows Speedlightsvia a sync cable. When a Speedlight is connected, the flash-the viewfinder shows whether the flash is fully charged and

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The Accessory ShoeSB-series Speedlights, including the SB-800,

80DX, 28DX, 50DX, 27, 23, 22s, and 29s, canbe mounted directly on the camera accessoryshoe without a sync cable. The accessory shoe isequipped with a safety lock for Speedlights with alocking pin (e.g., SB-series 80DX and 27).

The Sync Terminal A sync cable can be connected to the syncterminal as required. Do not connect anotherSpeedlight via a sync cable when performing rear-curtain sync flash photography with an SB-seriesSpeedlights such as the 800, 80DX, 28DX, 50DX,

27, 23, 22s, or 29s mounted on the camera ac-cessory shoe.

The Flash-Ready Indicator When an SB-series Speedlight such as the 800, 80DX, 28D22s, or 29s is connected, the flash-ready indicator will ligh

is fully charged and ready for use. If the indicator blinks fthree seconds after a photograph is taken in i-TTL or D-TTLhas fired at full output and the photograph may be unde

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The D2H is equipped to take photographs automatically at

1

Highlight Intvl timer shooting in the shoot-

ing menu ( 168) and press the multi selectorto the right.

Interval Timer PhotographyTaking Photographs at

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2Press the multi selector left or right to high-light options and press the multi selector up ordown to change interval timer settings. Theselected option is highlighted in blue. The fol-lowing options are available:

StatusStart

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DescriptionOption

Choose starting for interval timer photograph• Now: Shooting begins about 3 s after this o• Start time: Shooting begins at Start time

Start

Enter start time for interval timer photographis selected for Start. Press multi selector left starting hour or minute, press up or down toable when Now is selected for Start.

Start time

Enter time between shots. Press multi selec

highlight hour, minute, or second, press up oInterval

Choose number of intervals and number of sinterval Press multi selector left or right to hSelect

3 After highlighting Start at the bottom of the intervalpressing the multi selector up or down to select On, ton. The first series of shots will be taken at the specifi

Shooting will continue at the selected interval until alltaken. If interval timer photography can not proceed a(for example, if a shutter speed of is currently se

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exposure mode, or the starting time is less than one current time) a warning will appear and the interval tim

displayed again.Use of a tripod is recommended.

Take a Test ShotBefore beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at cview the results in the monitor. Remember that the camera wilshot—no shots will be taken if the camera is unable to focus in sin

Use a Reliable Power SourceTo ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the battery is doubt, charge the battery before shooting or use an optional EH-6

Check the TimeBefore choosing a starting time, select Date in the setup menu andcamera clock is set to the correct time and date ( 19).

Out of Memory

If the memory card is full, the interval timer will remain active buttaken. Delete some pictures or turn the camera off and insert anoWhen the camera is turned on interval timer photography will be

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During ShootingDuring interval timer photography, theicon in the top control panel will blink. Imme-

diately before the next shooting interval begins,the shutter speed display will show the numberof intervals remaining, and the aperture display

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will show the number of shots remaining in thecurrent interval. At other times, the number of intervals r

number of shots in each interval can be viewed by pressilease button halfway (once the button is released, the saperture will be displayed until the exposure meters turn o

To view current interval timer settings, select Intvltimer shooting between shots. While interval

timer photography is in progress, the interval tim-er menu will show the starting time, the currenttime, the shooting interval, the selected numberof intervals and number of shots, and the numberof intervals and shots remaining. None of theseitems can be changed while interval timer pho-

tography is in progress.

Status

Start

CurrenStart tInterva

Intv

During ShootingShooting and menu settings can be adjusted freely while interval tin progress. Note the following:

• Performing a two-button reset ( 128) or changing bracketingcancel interval timer photography.

• No photographs will be taken if interval timer shooting begins w

Intvl

Select

Remain

S

Pausing Interval Timer Photography To pause interval timer photography:

1Press the multi selector left or right to high-light Start at the bottom of the interval timermenu.



Remain

Start

2 Press the multi selector up or down to selectPause and press the button.

Interval time photography can also be paused by:• Pressing the button between intervals.

• Turning the camera off (if desired, the memorycard can be replaced while the camera is off).Interval timer photography will be pausedwhen the camera is turned on.

When shooting is paused, the start time will be reset to Now

time can be selected as described in Step 2 of “Interval Tim( 118). The interval, number of intervals, and number ofchanged. If interval timer photography is paused during shremaining in the current interval will be cancelled.

1Press the multi selector left or right to highlight Start

the interval timer menu (see above).

2 Press the multi selector up or down to select Resume

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Select

Remain

Start

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Interrupting Interval Timer Photography To interrupt interval timer photography:

1Press the multi selector left or right to highlight Startthe interval timer menu (see opposite).

2 Press the multi selector up or down to select Done andton



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Shooting ModeRegardless of the shooting mode selected, the camera will take tof shots at each interval. In CH (continuous high speed) mode, taken at a rate of eight shots per second. In S (single frame),speed), and M-UP (mirror up) modes, photographs will be taken aCustom Setting d1 (Shooting speed; 186). In (self-timer

release delay applies to each photograph taken.In M-UP mode, the mirror will be raised automatically immediatelythe shutter-release button is pressed between photographs the

2 ton.

Interval timer photography will also be interrupted if:

• A two button reset is performed ( 128).• Another shooting bank is selected ( 162).• Reset shooting menu is selected in the shooting menu• Bracketing settings are changed ( 98).• The battery is exhausted.

• The clock battery is exhausted.• The camera is connected to a computer.

Normal shooting will resume when interval timer photogra

The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for use the self-timer:

1Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or placestable, level surface.

2 Press the shooting mode dial lock release androtate the shooting mode dial to select

Self-Timer ModeDelaying S



2 rotate the shooting mode dial to select(self-timer mode).

3 Frame the photograph and focus. If autofo-cus is in effect, be sure not to block the lenswhen activating the self-timer. In single-servo

autofocus ( 72), photographs can only betaken if the in-focus (●) indicator appears inthe viewfinder.

Close the Viewfinder Eyepiece Shutter

To ensure correct exposure in exposure modes other th

the viewfinder eyepiece shutter after focusing. This entering via the viewfinder from interfering with the aeration.

4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to stThe self-timer lamp will start to blink, stopping two se

photograph is taken.

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By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum acan gain access to a variety of CPU lens functions when lens. If the focal length of the lens is known:

• Automatic power zoom can be used with attached Spee• Lens focal length is listed (with an asterisk) in the playba

play

Non-CPU Lenses Specif



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When the maximum aperture of the lens is known:• The aperture value is displayed in the top control panel

• Flash level is adjusted for changes in aperture• Aperture is listed (with an asterisk) in the playback phot

Specifying both the focal length and maximum aperture o• Enables color matrix metering (note that it may be neces

weighted or spot metering to achieve accurate results

including Reflex-Nikkor lenses)• Improves the precision of center-weighted and spot m

anced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR, and Multi-Sensor BalaDigital SLR

Specifying Lens Focal LengthLens focal length can be specified using the Non-CPU lethe shooting menu or by pressing the FUNC. button and command dial. The following settings are available:• 6–45 mm: 6, 8, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 24, 25, 28, 35, 43, a• 50–180 mm: 50, 55, 58, 70, 80, 85, 86, 100, 105, 135,

• 200–4000 mm: 200, 300, 360, 400, 500, 600, 800, 11600, 2000, 2400, 2800, 3200, and 4000 mm

2 Highlight Focal length and press the multiselector to the right. Non-CP

S



3

Select the group to which the lens belongs

from 6 - 45, 50 - 180, 200 - 4000 and press themulti selector to the right.

Focal leS

4Select the lens focal length (in mm) and pressthe multi selector to the right.

SFocal le

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The Function Button

1

Select FV Lock/Lens data for Custom Setting

f4 (FUNC. Button; 199).

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2Press the FUNC. button and rotate the maincommand dial. Focal length is displayed inthe top control panel:

…

Specifying Maximum ApertureLens maximum aperture can be specified using the Non-Ction in the shooting menu or by pressing the FUNC. buttosub-command dial. The following f/-numbers are available

• 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, 2, 2.5, 2.8, 3.3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.6, 6.3, 7.1,16, 19, 22

Th N CPU L D t M

2 Highlight Maximum aperture and press themulti selector to the right. Non-CP

S



2 Press the FUNC. button and rotate the sub-command dial. Maximum aperture is dis-

played in the top control panel:

3

Select the f/-number corresponding to the

maximum lens aperture and press the multiselector to the right.

MaximuS

The Function Button

1 Select FV Lock/Lens data for Custom Settingf4 (FUNC. Button; 199). f4 Ass


The camera settings listed below can be restoredto default values by holding the WB and ISO buttons down together for more than two seconds

(these buttons are marked by a green dot). Cus-tom Settings are not affected.

Two-Button Reset Restoring

Option Default Option



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The following shooting-menu options will also be reset. O

bank currently selected using the Shooting menu bank o( 162). Settings in the remaining banks are unaffected.

Focus area

Exposure modeFlexible program

Exposurecompensation

AE hold

Center*

Programmed autoOff

±0

Off†

Aperture lock

Shutter-speed lockBracketing

Flash sync mode

LCD illuminators

* If AF-area mode is set to group dynamic-AF, center group will be selected.

† Custom Setting c2 (AE-L/AF-L) is unaf-fected.

‡ Number of shots Bracketing incremen(exposure / flash bracbalance bracketing).

Option

Image quality

Image size

Default

JPEG Normal

Large

Option

White bal.

ISO* Fine tuning reset to

More About Playback



This section details the operations that can beperformed during playback, including thumbnail

playback, playback zoom, and photo informationdisplay.

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Single-Image PlaybackTo play photographs back, press the button. The most rwill be displayed in the monitor.



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To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the the shutter-release button halfway. To view camera menthe button.

Using the Multi SelectorThe multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is onlock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off.

Image Review ( 159)When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu, phomatically displayed in the monitor as they are being recorded to thsingle-frame, self-timer, and mirror-up modes, photographs are dispas they are taken In continuous shooting mode display begins w



as they are taken. In continuous shooting mode, display begins wwith the first photograph in the current series displayed. Playback

when the shutter-release button is pressed, and resume when theafter shooting.

c5—Monitor Off ( 185)The monitor will turn off automatically to save power if no operatfor the time specified in Custom Setting c5 (Monitor off). Press tto return to playback mode.

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Photo InformationPhoto information is superimposed on images displayed in back. Depending on the option selected for Display modmenu ( 159), there are up to seven pages of informatioPress the multi-selector left or right to cycle through phofollows: (Page 4)↔ (Page 3)↔ Page 2↔ Page 1 ↔ (Page(Page 4).



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Page 11 2 1 Voice memo icon ...141

2 Protect status.........1373 Folder number/frame

number .................150

Page 2

2003/08

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1

5

6

2 1 Voice memo icon ...1412 Protect status.........1373 Focus brackets* ........74

4 Frame number/totalnumber of frames..150

5 File name.................426 Folder name ..........150

7 Image size ...............448 Image quality...........419 Date of recording.....19

10 Time of recording ....1911 Folder number/frame

number .................150

* If Focus area is selected for Display mode in playback menu (159), active focus area is highlighted in red (in photos taken using single-

servo AF with dynamic-area AF, group dynamic-AF, or closest-subject prior-ity, area where focus first locked is highlighted).

Page 3 (Shooting Data 1)*

Page 4 (Shooting Data 2)*

ISO

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1

3

5

7

9

2 1 Voice memo icon ...1412 Protect status.........137

3 Sensitivity(ISO equivalency) .....48

4 White balance .........515 White balance

adjustment ..............54

6 Tone compensation..667 Sharpening ..............65

8 Color mode .............679 Image comment ....208

10 Folder number/framenumber .................150



* Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode in playback menu( 159).

Page 5 (Histogram)*

1 2 1 Voice memo icon ................................................141 2 Protect status......................................................137 3 Histogram showing the distribution of tones in the

image. The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel

brightness, with dark tones to the left and brighttones to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels of each brightness in the image.

4 Folder number/frame number .............................150

* Displayed only if Histogram is selected for Display mode in playbackmenu ( 159).

Page 6 (Highlights)*

1 2 1 Voice memo icon ................................................141 2 Protect status......................................................137 3 Image highlights (brightest areas of image) are

marked by a flashing border. 4 Folder number/frame number .............................150

* Displayed only if Highlights is selected for Display mode in playbackmenu ( 159).



Press and / or rotateTo Description

I k d b i

Record/ play voice

memo

If voice memo has not been lighted photo, voice memo while button is pressed ( memo has been recorded for pressing button will start plato pause playback ( 144).



Display

menus

Press button to display c

39).

Change

protectstatus of

highlightedphoto

Images marked by icon c

using button or Delete omenu (note that protected imed when memory card is formimage, or to remove protectiimage, press button ( 1

Shutter-release/

Return toshooting

mode

To end playback and return tpress button or press shuhalfway.

Using the Multi SelectorThe multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is onlock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off.

Image Review ( 159)When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu pho

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPress the button to zoom in on the image displayed in back or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail plowing operations can be performed while zoom is in effe

To Press and / or rotate

To Descriptio

Cancel/ Press to cancel zoom and



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Changezoom ratio

Press button and rotate mto zoom image in or out.

Zoom in ondifferentarea ofimage

Press button androtate sub-command

dial. Frame will be dis-played showing areacurrently zoomed in.Use multi selector tomove frame to anoth-er location, or press butto

command dial to change sizPress button and rotate sumagnify selected area to fill m

( )resume

zoom

age or thumbnail playback. P

image in.

View other

areas ofimage

Use multi selector toview area not visible

in monitor. Hold multiselector down to scrollrapidly to other areas

Protecting Photographs from DeletionIn full-frame and thumbnail playback, the button can bphotographs from accidental deletion. Protected files ca

using the button or the Delete option in the playbackDOS “read-only” status when viewed on a Windows comprotected images will be deleted when the memory card is

To protect a photograph:



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1Display the image in full-frame playback or highlight itlist.

2 Press the button. The photograph will be marked w

To remove protection from the photograph so that it can bthe photograph in full-frame playback or highlight it in the tthen press the button.

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Deleting Individual PhotographsTo delete a photograph displayed in single-image playbagraph highlighted in thumbnail playback, press the butt

photographs can not be recovered.

1 Display the image in full-frame playback or highlight ilist.

Press the button A confirmation dialog will be disp



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2

Press the button. A confirmation dialog will be disp

3 To delete the photograph, press the button againdeleting the photograph, press the multi selector left o

100-1

Delete?Yes

Voice Memos

If a voice memo has been recorded with the selectedimage, the confirmation dialog shown at right will bedisplayed when the button is pressed.• Image/Sound: Select this option and press the

button to delete both photo and voice memo.• Sound only: Select this option and press the but-

ton to delete only the voice memo.To exit without deleting either voice memo or photo,press multi selector left or right

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Voice MemosRecording and Playback



The D2H is equipped with a built-in microphone,allowing voice memos to be added to photo-graphs. Voice memos can be played back over thecamera’s built-in speaker.

V oi c eM em o s

Recording Voice MemosVoice memos up to sixty seconds long can be added to pthe built-in microphone. In shooting mode, a voice me

to the most recent photograph. In playback mode, voicadded to photographs displayed in single-image playback thumbnail list.

1 Ready the camera for recording.



1Shooting ModeAt default settings, voice memos can not be recorded To enable automatic or manual voice memo recordingpriate option for Voice memo in the camera setup menmemos can only be added to the last photograph take

Playback ModeDisplay the photograph to which the memo is to be adplayback) or highlight the photograph in the thumbnplayback). Only one voice memo can be recorded pmemo can not be recorded if one already exists for the

2 Press and hold the button. A voice memowill be recorded while the button is held down(note that no voice memo will be recorded ifthe button is not held down for at least onesecond).

Automatic Recording (Shooting Mode)If On (auto and manual) is selected for Voice memwill be recorded for the last photograph taken when t

Interrupting RecordingRecording will end automatically if:• The button is pressed to display the menus

• The button is pressed• The shutter-release button is pressed halfway• The camera is turned offDuring interval timer photography, recording will end automaticallybefore the next photograph is taken.

During Recording



During Recording

During recording, the icons in the rearcontrol panel and viewfinder sidebar willblink. A countdown timer in the rear con-trol panel shows the length of the voicememo that can be recorded (in seconds).

In playback mode, a icon is displayed in

the monitor during recording.

Rear control pan

Monitor

After RecordingIf a voice memo has been recorded forthe most recent photograph, a icon willbe displayed in the rear control panel andviewfinder sidebar.

If a voice memo exists for the photograph

currently selected in playback mode, aicon will be displayed in the monitor.

Rear control pan

Monitor

V oi c eM em o s

Voice Memo Recording OptionsThree setup menu options control voice memo recordinVoice memo protect, and Voice memo button.

Voice MemoTo choose a voice memo option for shootingmode, highlight Voice memo in the setup menu( 210) and press the multi selector to the right.Th f ll i ti il bl

Voic



The following options are available:

ToOption

Off

(default)

Description

Voice memos can not be recorded in shooting mode

On(auto and

manual)

Manualonly

Memo can be recorded for most recent photographolding button ( 140).

Selecting this option displays menu shown atright; select maximum recording time from 5,10, 20, 30, 45, or 60 s. Unless On is selectedfor Image review in playback menu, record-ing will begin when shutter-release button

is released after shooting. Recording endswhen button is pressed or after specifiedrecording time has ended.

Au

Voice Memo Protect This option controls whether the voice memo forthe most recent photograph can be overwritten in

shooting mode. Highlight Voice memo protectin the setup menu ( 210) and press the multiselector to the right. The following options areavailable:

Voice m

ON

OFF



OptionOn

(default)

DescriptionVoice memo can not be recorded in shooting mode if onmost recent image.

Off

Voice memo can be recorded in shooting mode even iffor most recent image. Existing memo will be deleted anmemo. Voice memos can not be overwritten in playbac

Voice Memo ButtonThis option controls manual recording. HighlightVoice memo button in the setup menu ( 210)and press the multi selector to the right. The fol-

lowing options are available:

Voice

ToOption

Press and hold(default)

Description

Voice memo is recorded while button is heldwill end automatically after 60 s.

Press to start/ Recording begins when button is pressed and

V oi c eM em o s

Playing Voice MemosVoice memos can be played back over the cam-era’s built-in speaker when the associated image

is viewed in single-frame playback or highlightedin the thumbnail list. The presence of a voicememo is indicated by an icon.



To PressTo Description

Start/endplayback

Press to start playback. Playback will enpressed again or entire memo has been pla

Deletevoicememo

Confirmation dialog will be dis-played. Press multi selector up or

down to highlight option, pressto select.• Image/Sound: Delete both photo

and voice memo.• Sound only: Delete voice memo

only.To exit without deleting image or voice selector left or right.

S

Voice Memo Playback OptionsThe Audio output option in the setup menucontrols whether voice memos are played back

over the camera’s built-in speaker or by a deviceto which the camera is connected via the EG-D2audio / video cable. When sound is played backover the built-in speaker, the Audio output op-tion also controls playback volume.

Audi



Highlight Audio output in the setup menu ( 210) anselector to the right. The following options are available:

ToOption

Via speaker(default)

Description

Voice memos are played back over built-inspeaker. Selecting this option displays menushown at right. Press multi selector up ordown to highlight desired volume. Beepwill sound when option highlighted. Pressmulti selector to right to make selection andreturn to setup menu.

Via VIDEOOUT Audio signal output to A / V-OUT terminal.

OffVideo memos are not played back. icon is dispfor which voice memo exists is viewed in monitor.

Aud



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The playback menu contains the following options:

The Playback Menu M

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PLAYBACK MENU

Delete

Playback folderSlide showHide imagePrint setDisplay modeImage reviewAfter delete

Option

DeletePlayback folder

Slide show

Hide image

Print set



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Print set

Display mode

Image review

After delete

The playback menu is not displayed if no memory card is in

DeleteTo display the delete menu, highlight Delete andpress the multi selector to the right. Press themulti selector up or down to highlight an option,

then press to the right to make a selection.

Dele

Option Description

Selected Delete selected photographs.

All Delete all photographs.

100-1 100-2 100-3

PLAYBACK MENUOKZoomSet1

1

2

Deleting Selected Photographs: Selected Choosing Selected displays the photographs in the folder oin the Playback folder menu ( 150) as small thumbnail



Highlight image. (To view highlight-ed image full screen, press . Pressagain to return to thumbnail list.)

100-4 100-5 100-6

Confirmation dialog multi selector up or doption, press to sel

• Yes: delete selected associated voice mem

• No: exit without deleOK

Delete 2image/Sounds

No

Yes

SelectedPLAYBACK MENU4

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures. To highlight and press center of multi selector. To exit wpictures, press button.3

Select highlighted iimage marked

1

Deleting All Photographs: All

Choosing All displays the confirmation dialogshown at right. Press the multi selector up ord t hi hli ht ti th th D

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Playback FolderTo display the playback folder menu, highlightPlayback folder in the playback menu ( 148)

and press the multi selector to the right. Press themulti selector up or down to highlight an option,then press to the right to make a selection.

Play




Option DescriptionNCD2H Images in all folders created by the D2H will be visib

All

Images in all folders created by cameras that confRule for Camera File System (DCF)—all Nikon digitaother makes of digital camera—will be visible durin

Current Only images in the current folder will be visible duri

Selecting a Folder for Storage

The Active folder option in the shooting menu is used to createselect the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored

Slide ShowTo play images back one after the other in anautomated “slide show,” highlight Slide show in

the playback menu ( 148) and press the multiselector to the right. Press the multi selector upor down to highlight an option, then press to theright to make a selection.

Slide

A

P



Option DescriptionStart Start slide show.

Frame intvl Choose how long each picture will be displaye

Audio playback Display menu of voice memo playback options

Starting the Slide Show: Start Selecting Start starts an automated slide show. All photogror folders selected in the Playback folder menu ( 150) win the order recorded, with a pause between each imagegraphs ( 154) will not be played back. The following o

performed during a slide show:To PressTo Description

Go forward orback one frame

Press multi selector up to return to preto skip to next frame.

View photoinfo

Press multi selector left or right to cdisplayed during slide show


The dialog shown at right is displayed when theshow ends or when the button is pressed topause playback. Press the multi selector up or

down to highlight an option, then press to theright to make a selection.• Restart: Resume slide show.• Frame intvl: Change the length of time each

picture is displayed.• Audio playback: Display a menu of voice memo playba

RFA




Audio playback: Display a menu of voice memo playba

To exit the slide show and return to the playback menu, plector to the left or press the button.

Changing the Display Interval: Frame Intvl Selecting Frame intvl from the Slide show menu

or the pause menu displays the menu shown atright. To change the length of time each image isdisplayed, press the multi selector up or down tohighlight the appropriate option and then pressthe multi selector to the right to return to theprevious menu.

2

3

5

10

Fra

AudioP

OFF

ON

P

Voice Memo Playback Options: Audio Playback Selecting Audio playback from the Slide showmenu or the pause menu displays the menu

shown at right. Press the multi selector up ordown to highlight an option, then press to theright to make a selection.



• On: voice memos are played back during slideshows. The menu shown at right will be dis-played; press the multi selector up or down tohighlight an option, then press to the right tomake a selection.

Disp

AudioP

Option Description

Frame intvlPlayback will end when next frame is displaymemo has not been played.

Length of

voice menu

Next frame will not be displayed until entire

played, even if frame interval is shorter than voic

• Off: voice memos will not be played back during slide sh



Revealing All Photographs: Deselect All Choosing Deselect all? displays the confirmationdialog shown at right. Press the multi selector up

or down to highlight an option, then press thebutton to make a selection.• Yes: reveal all images in the folder or folders se-

lected in the Playback folder menu ( 150).The monitor will briefly show the message“Hide image done,” and then the playback

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g , p ymenu will be displayed.

• No: exit to the playback menu without changing the hidages.


Print Set Print set is used to create a digital “print order” that liststo be printed, the number of copies, and the information

each print. This information is stored on the memory caOrder Format (DPOF). The card can then be removed fromused to print the selected images printed on any DPOF-com

Highlight Print set in the playback menu ( 148)and press the multi selector to the right. Press the Prin




multi selector up or down to highlight an option,then press to the right to make a selection.

Option Description

Select / set Select photographs for printing.

Deselect all? Remove all images from print order.

NEF ImagesImages created at image quality settings of NEF (Raw) ( 41) caprinting using this option.

Taking Pictures for Direct PrintingWhen taking images to be printed without modification, set thein the shooting menu to I (sRGB) or III (sRGB) ( 67).

After Creating a Print OrderAfter creating a print order do not change the hidden status of

Modifying the Print Order: Select / Set Choosing Select / set displays the photographs in the foldlected in the Playback folder menu ( 150) as small thum

1Highlight image. (To image full screen, presto return to thumbnai

100-1 100-2 100-3

ZoomSet＋

PLAYBACK MENUOK



2Press button and prup or down to specify (up to 9), or press celector to select image

of prints to 1. Selemarked by icon.

100-1

100-4

100-2

100-5

100-3

100-6

1

＋ ZoomSetPLAYBACK MENU

OK

100-4 100-5 100-6

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures. To highlight and press center of multi selector. To exit wprint order, press button.

3

Print set done

Print setPLAYBACK MENU4

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Removing All Images from the Print Order: DeseChoosing Deselect all? displays the confirmationdialog shown at right. Press the multi selector up

or down to highlight an option, then press thebutton to make a selection.• Yes: remove all images in the folder or folders

selected in the Playback folder menu ( 150)from the print order. The monitor will brieflyshow the message “Print set done,” and then

Prin




the playback menu will be displayed.• No: exit to the playback menu without changing the pri

Display ModeDisplay mode determines what information isincluded in the photo-information display (

132). Highlight Display mode in the playbackmenu ( 148) and press the multi selector to theright. Press the multi selector up or down to high-light an option, then press to the right to make aselection. A ✔ appears next to selected items; todeselect, highlight and press the multi selector to

□

□

□

□

DisplayP



the right.

Option Description

Data* Include shooting data in photo information display

Histogram* Include histogram in photo information display.

Highlights* Include highlights in photo information display.

Focus area

Active focus area (if single-servo AF is used withgroup dynamic-AF, or closest-subject priority, arealocked) is shown in red in photo information displa

* Default selection.

To exit the display mode menu and return to the playbackDone and press the multi selector to the right.

Image Review

Image review controls whether or not photo-graphs are displayed in the monitor immediatelyft h ti Hi hli ht I i i th

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After DeleteAfter delete determines whether the follow-ing or previous photograph is displayed after

an image is deleted. Highlight After delete inthe playback menu ( 148) and press the multiselector to the right. Press the multi selector upor down to highlight an option, then press to theright to make a selection.

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Option Description

Show next(default)

After image is deleted, following image is dis(single-image playback) or highlighted in thumbplayback). If deleted image was last frame inframe will be displayed or highlighted.

Showprevious

After image is deleted, previous image is displayedimage playback) or highlighted in thumbnail lisback). If deleted image was first frame in memowill be displayed or highlighted.

Continue asbefore

If user was scrolling through images in order rection, following image will be displayed or highlig

age was last frame in memory, previous frame whighlighted). If user was scrolling through imagprevious image will be displayed or highlightedwas first frame in memory, following frame whighlighted).

The shooting menu contains two pages of options:

The Shooting Menu M

A

100NORM

ONA

200

SHOOTING MENU

Shooting menu bank

Reset shooting menuActive folderImage qualityImage sizeRaw compressionWhite bal.ISO

Option

Shooting menu bankReset shooting menu

Active folder

Image quality

Image size

R iSHOOTING MENU



To display the second page of options, highlight ISO and p lector down, or highlight Shooting menu bank and press up. To return to the first page, highlight White bal. anselector up, or highlight Non-CPU lens data and press t

down.

Raw compression

White bal.

ISO

Image sharpening

Tone compensationColor mode

Hue adjustment

Intvl timer shooting

Non-CPU lens data

A

200A

A

I0°

OFF

SHOOTING MENU

White bal.ISOImage sharpeningTone compensationColor modeHue adjustmentIntvl timer shooting

Non-CPU lens data


S h o

Shooting Menu BankShooting menu settings are stored in one of four banks. Cin one bank have no effect on the others. To store a part

of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks ato these settings. The new settings will be stored in the bacamera is turned off, and will be restored the next time thDifferent combinations of settings can be stored in the oththe user to switch instantly from one combination to anothappropriate bank from the bank menu.



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The default names for the four shooting menu banks are descriptive caption can be added using the Rename optio

To display the bank menu, highlight Shootingmenu bank in the shooting menu ( 161) and

press the multi selector to the right. Press themulti selector up or down to highlight an option,then press to the right to make a selection.

Shoot

Option Description

A*

(default) Select bank A.

B* Select bank B.

C* Select bank C.

D* Select bank D.

Rename Rename selected bank.

* Descriptive caption will also be displayed if bank has been



Active FolderTo select the folder in which subsequent im-ages will be stored, highlight Active folder in

the shooting menu ( 161) and press the multiselector to the right. Press the multi selector upor down to highlight an option, then press to theright to make a selection.

ActivS

Option Description



Number of FoldersAdditional time will be required for recording and playback if the

Option Description

New

Dialog shown at right will be displayed; pressmulti selector up or down to choose numberfor new folder. Press multi selector to rightto create new folder and return to shoot-ing menu. Subsequent photographs will be

stored in new folder.

NAct

Selectfolder

List of existing folders will be displayed; pressmulti selector up or down to highlight folder,press to right to select and return to shoot-ing menu. Subsequent photographs will be

stored in selected folder.

Se

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Image QualityEight options are available for image quality. See“Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size”

( 41).

Ima

NE

NENENETIFJPJPJP

Image Size



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Image SizeImage size can be selected from Large (2464 ×1632 4.0M) and Medium (1840 × 1224 2.2M).See “Taking Photographs: Image Quality andSize” ( 45).

Ima

Raw CompressionChoose whether to compress NEF (RAW) images

created at image-quality settings of RAW + JPEG(Fine), RAW + JPEG (Normal), RAW + JPEG (Ba-sic), and NEF (Raw). See “Taking Photographs:Image Quality and Size” ( 44).

ON

OFF

Raw c

White Balance

ISOSensitivity (ISO equivalency) can be increased fromthe default value, which is roughly equivalent to

ISO 200. Settings of HI-1 and HI-2 are only avail-able when Custom Setting b1 (ISO auto) is off.See “Taking Photographs: Sensitivity (ISO Equiva-lency)” ( 48).

ISOS

Image Sharpening



Image SharpeningSeven options are available for image sharpening.See “Taking Photographs: Image Adjustment”( 65).

Image sS

Tone CompensationFive options are available for controlling image

contrast. See “Taking Photographs: Image Ad- justment” ( 66).

Tone co

S

Color Mode

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Hue AdjustmentHue can be set to values between approximately–9 ° and +9 ° in seven increments of roughly 3 °.

See “Taking Photographs: Image Adjustment”( 69).

Hue a

Interval Timer Shooting



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Interval Timer ShootingTake photographs automatically at pre-selectedintervals. See “Taking Photographs: Interval TimerPhotography” ( 118). Status

Start

Curren

Start tInterva

Intv

Non-CPU Lens DataIf the focal length and maximum aperture have

been specified in advance, the D2H supportssuch features as color matrix metering, aperturevalue display, and balanced fill flash with non-CPU lenses. See “Taking Photographs: Non-CPULenses” ( 124).

Non-C

Custom settings are used to fine-tune a variety of camera suser’s preferences, creating combinations of settings that dtory defaults in effect at the time your camera was purchas

Custom Settings C (Bank select) and R (Menu reset), set(Custom Settings) menu are divided into the following six g

Custom SettingsFine-Tuning C

ABank selectMenu resetAutofocusMetering/Exposure

Timers/AE&AF LockShooting/Display

CSM MENU

CRab

cd

Group Cu

Autofocus

Metering/Exposure

Timers/AE&AF Lock

a

b

c



Press the multi selector up or down to highlightthe desired group and then press the multi se-lector to the right. The full list of Custom Set-tings a1–f7 will be displayed, starting with thesettings in the selected group. To select a setting

in a different group, press the multi selector up ordown scroll until the desired setting is displayed,or press the multi selector to the left to return thetop menu and select a different group. Custom Setting a1 ority) and f7 (No CF card?) are linked: pressing the multi Custom Setting a1 is highlighted displays Custom Setting fthe multi selector down while Custom Setting f7 is highlightom Setting a1

Shooting/DisplayBracketing/FlashControls

def

Timers/AE&AF Lock

Shooting/Display

Bracketing/Flash

Controls

c

d

e

f

a1a2a3a4a5a6

a7b1

AF-CAF-SGrouAF aFocuFocu

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Custom Setting C: Bank Select Custom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Chanone bank have no effect on the others. To store a particu

frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and these settings. The new settings will be stored in the bacamera is turned off, and will be restored the next time thDifferent combinations of settings can be stored in the oththe user to switch instantly from one combination to anothappropriate bank from the bank menu.

The default names for the four Custom Settings banks are



S e t t i n g s

The default names for the four Custom Settings banks aredescriptive caption can be added using the Rename opti“The Shooting Menu: Shooting Menu Bank” ( 162).

To display the bank menu, highlight Bank select

in the top level of the CSM menu ( 169) andpress the multi selector to the right. Press themulti selector up or down to highlight an option,then press to the right to make a selection.

C Cu

Option Description

A*

(default) Select bank A.

B* Select bank B.

C* Select bank C.

D* Select bank D.

Rename Rename selected bank.

Custom Setting R: Menu Reset To restore default settings for the current CustomSettings bank ( 172), highlight Menu reset in

the top level of the CSM menu ( 169) and pressthe multi selector to the right. Press the multiselector up or down to highlight an option, thenpress to the right to make a selection.

R Res

Option Description

No Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged.



Yes Restore settings to default values.



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Custom Setting a3: Group Dynamic AF This option controls how focus areas are groupedin group dynamic-AF ( 76). Highlight a3 Group

dynamic AF 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 highlightan option, then press to the right to make a selec-tion.

a3 GroGro

Option

Pattern 1 (default) Patter



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Pattern 1 (default) Patter

Bottom

Top

CenterLeft Right

Botto

Top

CLeft Center1

* The center focus-area group is selected by pressing the center once to activate the current center focus-area group and then pthe multi selector to toggle between “center 1” and “center 2.available when Center AF area (the default option) is selected(Custom Setting f1) >Shooting mode.

Custom Setting a4: AF ActivationThis option controls whether both the shutter-release button and the AF-ON buttons can be

used to initiate autofocus or whether autofocusis only initiated when one of the AF-ON buttonsis pressed. Highlight a4 AF activation in the sec-ond level of the CSM menu ( 170) and press themulti selector to the right. Press the multi selectorup or down to highlight an option, then press to

the right to make a selection.

ON

OFF

a4 AF a



Option Description

Shutter/AF-ON(default)

Autofocus can be performed with AF-ON buttshutter-release button halfway.

AF-ON only Autofocus can only be performed using AF-ON

Custom Setting a5: Focus Area IllumThe options in this menu control when the focusareas are illuminated and for how long. Highlighta5 Focus area illum in the second level of the

CSM menu ( 170) and press the multi selectorto the right. Press the multi selector up or downto highlight an option, then press the multi se-lector to the right.

Manual Focus Mode

This option controls whether the active focusframe is displayed in manual focus mode Press

M

C

W

a5 Foc

a5 Foc

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Option Description

On

(default)

Active focus area displayed in continuous

mode.Focus areas not displayed in continuous

Continuous ModeThis option controls whether the active focusframe is displayed in CH (continuous high-speed)or CL (continuous low-speed) mode. Press themulti selector up or down to highlight an option,then press to the right to make a selection.

Con

a5 Foc



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OffFocus areas not displayed in continuousmode.

Option Description

0.2 s(default) Active focus area displayed for 0.2 s.

1 s Active focus area displayed for 1 s.

When Selected This option determines how long the active focus

frame is displayed when selected. Press the multiselector up or down to highlight an option, thenpress to the right to make a selection.

Whe

a5 Foc

Custom Setting a6: Focus AreaBy default, the focus-area display is bounded bythe four outer focus areas so that, for example,

pressing the multi selector up when the top focusarea is selected has no effect. Focus-area selec-tion can be changed to “wrap around” from topto bottom, bottom to top, right to left, and leftto right. Highlight a6 Focus area in the secondlevel of the CSM menu ( 170) and press the

multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or dan option, then press to the right to make a selection.

OFF

ON

a6 Foc



an option, then press to the right to make a selection.

Option Description

No wrap

(default)

Wrap-around disabled.

Wrap Wrap-around enabled.

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Custom Setting a7: Vertical AF-ON This option determines what functions are as-signed to the AF-ON button for vertical shooting.

Highlight a7 Vertical AF-ON in the second levelof the CSM menu ( 170) and press the multiselector to the right. Press the multi selector upor down to highlight an option, then press to theright to make a selection.

a7 Vefun

Option Description

AF-ON+ Pressing vertical AF-ON button initiates autofoc



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AF ON+Focus area

(default)

AF-ON

AE/AF-L+Focus area

AE/AF-L

Focus area

Vertical AF-ON button controls focus-area se

area can be selected by pressing vertical AF-ONing sub-command dial.

Pressing vertical AF-ON button locks focus and

Pressing vertical AF-ON button locks focus anarea can be selected by pressing vertical AF-ONing sub-command dial.

Pressing vertical AF-ON button initiates autofoc

Pressing vertical AF ON button initiates autofocbe selected by pressing vertical AF-ON buttoncommand dial.

Custom Setting b1: ISO AutoIf On is selected for this option, the camera willautomatically adjust sensitivity (ISO equivalency)

if the limits of the camera exposure system areexceeded at the sensitivity selected by the user

b1 ISO

OFF

Highlight b1 ISO auto in the second level of the CSM mepress the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selecthighlight an option, then press to the right to make a selec

Option Description

Off(default)

Sensitivity remains fixed at value selected by user, regaoptimal exposure can be achieved at current exposure s

On

When optimal exposure can not be achieved at sensitivitsensitivity is adjusted to compensate, to minimum ap

alent to ISO 200 and maximum approximately equivaSensitivity can not be set to HI-1 or HI-2 while this optio



Custom Setting b2: ISO Step ValueThis option determines whether adjustments tosensitivity (ISO equivalency) are made in incre-ments equivalent to 1 / 3 EV (1/3 step, the defaultoption), ½ EV (1/2 step), or 1 EV (1 step). High-

light b2 ISO step value in the second level of theCSM menu ( 170) and press the multi selectorto the right. Press the multi selector up or downto highlight an option, then press to the right tomake a selection.

b2 ISO

When On is selected, the rear control-panel display shows ISO-AUTO. ISO-A appears in the viewfinder sidebar.

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Custom Setting b3: EV StepThis option determines whether adjustments toshutter speed, aperture, and bracketing are made

in increments equivalent to1 /

3 EV (1/3 step, thedefault option), ½ EV (1/2 step), or 1 EV (1 step).Highlight b3 EV step in the second level of theCSM menu ( 170) and press the multi selectorto the right. Press the multi selector up or downto highlight an option, then press to the right to

make a selection.

Custom Setting b4: Exposure Comp EV

b3 EVcon



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Custom Setting b4: Exposure Comp. EV This option determines whether adjustments toexposure compensation are made in incrementsequivalent to 1 / 3 EV (1/3 step, the default option),

½ EV (1/2 step), or 1 EV (1 step). Highlight b4Exposure comp. EV in the second level of theCSM menu ( 170) and press the multi selectorto the right. Press the multi selector up or downto highlight an option, then press to the right to

make a selection.

Custom Setting b5: Exposure Comp.This option controls whether the button isneeded to set exposure compensation ( 97).

b4 EVcom

OFF

b5 Eacom

Option Description

[+/-] & CMD Dial(default)

Exposure compensation set by rotating commused depends on option selected for Custom

Exposure compensation set by pressing bmain command dial.

Custom Setting f5Off

Highlight b5 Exposure comp. in the second level of the CSand press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selto highlight an option, then press to the right to make a se



CMD Dial only Sub-

Main

Sub-Main command dial

Sub-command dial

Sub-command dialE x p o s u

r e

m o d e

S

A

M

P

N/A

Custom Setting b6: Center Weight When calculating exposure, center-weighted me-tering assigns the greatest weight to a circle in

the center of the frame. The diameter (φ) of thiscircle can be selected from 6, 8, 10, and 13 mm(the default option is 8 mm). Highlight b6 Centerweight 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 highlightan option, then press to the right to make a selec-

8

10

13

6

b6 Cen

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Custom Setting c1: AE Lock This option controls whether exposure locks whilethe shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Highlight c1 AE Lock in the second level of theCSM menu ( 170) and press the multi selectorto the right. Press the multi selector up or downto highlight an option, then press to the right tomake a selection.

c1 AE

OFF

ON

Option DescriptionAE-L/AF-L Button

(d f l ) Exposure can only be locked by pressing AE



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(default)

+Release ButtonExposure can be locked by pressing AE-L/pressing shutter-release button halfway.

Exposure can only be locked by pressing AE

Custom Setting c2: AE-L/AF-LThis option controls the behavior of the AE-L/ AF-L button. Highlight c2 AE-L/AF-L in the sec-ond level of the CSM menu ( 170) and press themulti selector to the right. Press the multi selector

up or down to highlight an option, then press tothe right to make a selection.

c2 AssAE

Option Description

AE Lock only Exposure locks while AE L/AF L button is pressed

AE/AF Lock

(default)Both focus and exposure lock while AE-L/AF-L bu

Custom Setting c3: Auto Meter-Off

This option controls how long the camera con-tinues to meter exposure when no operations are

performed: 4 s, 6 s (the default option), 8 s, or 16 sor until the camera is turned off (No limit). High-light c3 Auto meter-off in the second level of theCSM menu ( 170) and press the multi selectorto the right. Press the multi selector up or downto highlight an option, then press to the right to

make a selection. Choose a shorter meter-offdelay for longer battery life.

c3 Auto



Custom Setting c4: Self-Timer

This option controls the length of the shutter-release delay in self-timer mode. Shutter-releasecan be delayed by approximately 2 s, 5 s, 10 s (thedefault option), or 20 s. Highlight c4 Self-timerin the second level of the CSM menu ( 170)and press the multi selector to the right. Press themulti selector up or down to highlight an option,


Custom Setting c5: Monitor Off

This option controls how long the monitor remainson when no operations are performed: 10 s, 20 s(the default option), 1 minute, 5 minutes, or 10

minutes. Highlight c5 Monitor off in the secondlevel of the CSM menu ( 170) and press the

c4 Self

c5 Mon

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Custom Setting d1: Shooting Speed This option determines the rate at which photo-graphs can be taken in CL (continuous low-speed)

mode. Shooting speed can be set to values be-tween 1 and 7 frames per second (fps); the de-fault value is 3 fps. Highlight d1 Shooting speedin the second level of the CSM menu ( 171)and press the multi selector to the right. Press themulti selector up or down to highlight an option,


Custom Setting d2: Maximum Shots

d1 CL



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Custom Setting d2: Maximum ShotsThe maximum number of shots that can be takenin a single burst in continuous mode can be set tothe following values:

• Compressed NEF (RAW) + JPEG: 1–24• Uncompressed NEF (RAW) + JPEG: 1–25• Compressed NEF (RAW: 1–25• Uncompressed NEF (RAW) : 1–26• TIFF (RGB): 1–35

• JPEG: 1–40Highlight d2 Maximum shots in the second level of the Cand press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi seto highlight an option, then press to the right to make a se

d2 C-M

Custom Setting d3: Exp. Delay ModeShutter release can be delayed until about 0.4 safter the shutter-release button is pressed, reduc-

ing camera shake in situations in which the leastcamera movement could result in blurred photo-graphs (for example, microscope photography).Highlight d3 Exp. delay mode in the secondlevel of the CSM menu ( 171) and press themulti selector to the right. Press the multi selector

up or down to highlight an option, then press tothe right to make a selection.

d3 Exp

OFF

ON



Option Description

Off(default)

On Shutter is released about 0.4 s after shutter-release butto

Shutter is released when shutter-release button is presse



Custom Setting d5: File No. Seq.When a photograph is taken, the camera namesthe file new by adding one to the last file number

used. This option controls whether file number-ing continues from the last number used whena new folder is created, the memory card is for-matted, or a new memory card is inserted in thecamera. Highlight d5 File No. Seq. in the secondlevel of the CSM menu ( 171) and press the


OFF

ON

d5 File



Option Description

On

When new folder is created, memory card is formattedcard inserted in camera, file numbering continues from lafrom largest number in current folder, whichever is highis taken when current folder contains photograph numfolder will be created automatically and file numberin

from 0001.

Off(default)

File numbering reset to 0001 when new folder is createformatted or new memory card is inserted in camera.

Reset

As for On, except that next photograph taken is assignadding one to largest file number in current folder. If setains no photographs, file numbering reset to 0001.

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Custom Setting d6: Cntrl Panel/Finder The options in this menu control the informationdisplayed in the viewfinder and rear control panel.Highlight

d6 Cntrl panel/finderin the second

level of the CSM menu ( 171) and press themulti selector to the right. Press the multi selectorup or down to highlight an option, then press themulti selector to the right.

Rear Control Panel This option controls whether the rear controlpanel shows sensitivity (ISO equivalency) or the

d6 Covie

d6 Covie



n g s number of exposures remaining. Press the multi

selector up or down to highlight an option, thenpress to the right to make a selection.

Option Description

ISO(default) Rear control panel shows sensitivity.

Exposuresremaining

Rear control panel shows number of exposures redisplayed only while ISO button is pressed.

Rea

Viewfinder Display This option controls whether the viewfindershows the frame count or number of exposuresremaining (note that regardless of the option se-

lected, the number of frames that can be storedin the memory buffer will be shown while theshutter-release button is pressed). Press the multiselector up or down to highlight an option, thenpress to the right to make a selection.

View

d6 Conview

Option Description

Frame countVi fi d h f t



(default) Viewfinder shows frame count.

Exposuresremaining Viewfinder shows number of exposures remaining

Custom Setting d7: IlluminationThis option controls the control panel backlights(LCD illuminators). Highlight d7 Illumination inthe second level of the CSM menu ( 171) and

press the multi selector to the right. Press themulti selector up or down to highlight an option,then press to the right to make a selection.

d7 LCD

OFF

ON

Option Description

Lamp on switch(default) Control panels illuminate only while power swposition.

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Custom Setting e1: Flash Sync Speed This option controls flash sync speed. Optionsrange from ½50 s (1/250, the default setting) and1 / 60 s (1/60). To enable auto FP high-speed syncwhen using an SB-800 Speedlight, select 1/250(FP auto) (if the SB-800 is not attached when thisoption is selected, flash sync speed will be set to½50 s). When the camera shows a shutter speedof ½50 s in exposure mode P or A, Auto FP High-

Speed Sync will be activated if the actual shutterspeed is faster than ½50 s.

Hi hli ht 1 Fl h d i th d l l f th

e1 Fla



n g s Highlight e1 Flash sync speed in the second level of th

171) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the mdown to highlight an option, then press to the right to ma

Custom Setting e2: Flash Shutter Speed This option determines the slowest shutter speedpossible when using a flash in programmed autoor aperture-priority auto exposure mode (inshutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode,

shutter speeds can be set to values as slow as30 s regardless of the setting chosen). Optionsrange from 1 / 60 s (1/60, the default setting) and30 s (30").

Highlight e2 Flash shutter speed in the second level of t

171) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the mdown to highlight an option then press to the right to ma

e2 Slousi

Custom Setting e3: AA Flash ModeThis option controls whether flash level is auto-matically adjusted for aperture when an externalexposure meter is used with an SB-80DX or SB-28DX Speedlight (in the case of the SB-800, theflash mode chosen with the Speedlight is used re-gardless of the option chosen for Custom Settinge3). Highlight e3 AA flash mode in the secondlevel of the CSM menu ( 171) and press the


e3 AA f

ON

OFF



Option Description

On(default)

Off Aperture specified manually using Speedlight controls (n

Flash level automatically adjusted for aperture when exteter is used with SB-80DX or SB-28DX Speedlight (auto a

* To use auto aperture with non-CPU lenses, specify maximum apNon-CPU lens data option in shooting menu.

Custom Setting e4: Modeling Flash

This option determines whether the SB-800 emitsa modeling flash when the depth-of-field previewbutton is pressed. Highlight e4 Modeling flashin the second level of the CSM menu ( 171)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.

e4 Prevactiv

ON

OFF



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Custom Setting e8: Auto BKT SelectionThis option controls how the bracketing programis selected. Highlight e8 Auto BKT selection inthe second level of the CSM menu ( 171) andpress the multi selector to the right. Press themulti selector up or down to highlight an option,then press to the right to make a selection.

e8 AuSe

Option Description

Manual value select(default)

Pressing button, rotate main commnumber of shots, sub-command dial toincrement.



g s

Preset value select

Press button and rotate main combracketing on and off. Press butt

command dial to select number of shoincrement.

Custom Setting f1: Center ButtonThis option determines what operations can beperformed by pressing the center of the multi se-

lector. Highlight f1 Center button in the secondlevel of the CSM menu ( 171) and press themulti selector to the right. Press the multi selectorup or down to highlight an option, then press themulti selector to the right.

Shooting ModeThis option controls what operation can be per-

f1 MuCe

Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, right to make a selection.

Option Description

Center AF area(default)

Pressing center of multi selector selects center fofocus-area group (group dynamic-AF). If PatteCustom Setting a3 (Group dynamic AF), centecan be used to toggle between center focus are

Illuminate AFarea

Pressing center of multi selector illuminates acfocus-area group (group dynamic-AF) in viewfin

Not usedPressing center of multi selector has no effect shooting mode.*



* Center of multi selector can not be used to toggle between centewhen Pattern 2 is selected for Custom Setting a3 (Group dyna

Playback ModeThis option controls what operation is performedwhen the center of the multi selector is pressedin playback mode. Press the multi selector up ordown to highlight an option, then press to theright to make a selection.

Playb

f1 MultCen

Option Description

Thumbnail on/off(default)

Press center of multi selector to toggle betwand thumbnail playback.

Histogram on/offPress center of multi selector to turn histogr

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Custom Setting f2: Multi Selector If desired, the multi selector can be used to ac-tivate the exposure meters or initiate autofocus.Highlight f2 Multi selector in the second levelof the CSM menu ( 171) and press the multiselector to the right. Press the multi selector upor down to highlight an option, then press to theright to make a selection.

f2 Whpre

Option DescriptionDo nothing

(default)Multi selector does not activate exposureautofocus.



g s

Reset mtr-off delay Pressing multi selector activates exposure

Initiate autofocusIn AF-S or AF-C mode, pressing multi sele

sure meters. Camera focuses while multi

Custom Setting f3: PhotoInfo/Playback By default, pressing the multi selector up or downduring playback displays the other images on thememory card, while pressing the multi selector

left or right changes the photo information dis-played. These roles can be reversed using CustomSetting f3. Highlight f3 PhotoInfo/Playback inthe second level of the CSM menu ( 171) andpress the multi selector to the right. Press the

multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then prmake a selection.

f3 Roin F

OFF

ON

Custom Setting f4: FUNC. ButtonThis option controls the function performed bythe FUNC. button. Highlight f4 FUNC. Buttonin the second level of the CSM menu ( 171)and press the multi selector to the right. Press themulti selector up or down to highlight an option,then press to the right to make a selection.

f4 Ass

Option Description

If SB-800 Speedlight is attached and on flash value

FV Lock(default)

If SB-800 Speedlight is attached, flash value locks wis pressed.



FV Lock/Lens data

If SB 800 Speedlight is attached and on, flash value button is pressed. Otherwise focal length of non-Cwith FUNC. button and main command dial, maxim

FUNC. button and sub-command dial ( 124).

1 stp spd/aperture

If FUNC. button is pressed when rotating commandshutter speed (exposure modes S and M) and aperturA and M) are made in increments of 1 EV.

Flash offTo temporarily disable flash, press shutter-release bbutton is pressed.

Same asAE-L/AF-L FUNC. button performs same functions as AE-L/AF-L

Bracket-ing burst

While FUNC. button is pressed, all shots in exposure oprogram will be taken each time shutter-release butcontinuous high-speed and continuous low-speed m

repeat bracketing burst while shutter-release buttonwhite-balance bracketing is selected, camera will tak



Aperture SettingThis option controls whether changes to apertureare made using the lens aperture ring or the com-mand dials. Regardless of the setting chosen,

the lens ring must be used to set aperture fornon-CPU lenses and the command dials to setaperture for type G lenses not equipped with anaperture ring. Press the multi selector up or downto highlight an option, then press to the right to

make a selection.

Aper

f5 Cus

Option Description

Sub-command dial Aperture can only be adjusted using sub-



Aperture ring

Aperture can only be adjusted using lens ap

era aperture display shows aperture in inThis option is selected automatically wheattached.

Sub command dial(default)

Aperture can only be adjusted using submain command dial if Change Main/Sub i



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The setup menu contains three pages of options:

The Setup Menu

OFF

OFFON

En

0FormatLCD brightness

Mirror lock-upVideo mode


SET UP

Date

Auto image rotation

ON

M

Voice memo protectVoice memo buttonAudio outputUSB

SET UP

Voice memo

Option

Format

LCD brightness

Mirror lock-up*

Video mode

Date


Auto image rotation



MUSB

Battery InfoWireless LAN

Dust Off ref photo Voice memo

Voice memo protect

Voice memo button

Audio output

USB

Dust Off ref photo

Battery infoWireless LAN†

* Available only when optional EH-6nected.

† Available only when optional Wt a itt i t d

Firmware version

ON

M

Voice memo protectVoice memo buttonAudio outputUSB

Battery InfoWireless LANFirmware Version

SET UP

Dust Off ref photo

FormatMemory cards must be formatted before first use.Formatting memory cards is also an effective wayof deleting all pictures on the card. To formata memory card, highlight Format in the setupmenu ( 204) and press the multi selector tothe right. Press the multi selector up or down tohighlight one of the following options and thenpress the button:

W

AW

For

Option Description

No Exit without formatting memory card.

Format memory card Message shown at right



Yes

Format memory card. Message shown at rightdisplayed while formatting is in progress. Donot turn the camera off, remove the batteriesor memory card, or unplug the AC adapter (available separately) until formatting is com-

plete and setup menu is displayed.

Fo

During FormattingDo not remove the memory card, remove the battery, or unp

er (avail able separately) while for mat ting is in progress.

M en


LCD BrightnessTo adjust monitor brightness, highlight LCDbrightness in the setup menu ( 204) and pressthe multi selector to the right. The menu shownat right will be displayed. Press the multi selectorup to increase brightness, down to decrease. Thenumber to the right of the display indicates thecurrent brightness level, with +2 the brightest set-ting and –2 the darkest. Press the multi selector

to the right to complete the operation and returnto the setup menu.

Mirror Lock-up

LCD



Mirror Lock upThis option is used to lock the mirror in the up po-

sition to allow inspection or cleaning of the low-pass filter that protects the LBCAST image sensor.See “Technical Notes: Caring for the Camera andBattery” ( iv).

Mirror

OFF

ON

Highlight Mirror lock-up in the setup menu ( 204) anselector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down ttion, then press to the right to make a selection.

Option Description

OFF Mirror functions normally.When shutter is released mirror is locked in up

Video ModeBefore connecting your camera to a video devicesuch as a television or VCR ( 220), choose a vid-eo mode setting that matches the video standardused in the device. Highlight Video mode in thesetup menu ( 204) and press the multi selectorto the right. Press the multi selector up or downto highlight an option, then press to the right tomake a selection.

Video

Option Description

NTSC Use when connecting camera to NTSC devices.

Use when connecting camera to PAL devices Note that n



PALUse when connecting camera to PAL devices. Note that noutput is selectively reduced, causing drop in resolution.

Language

Use the Language option to choose a languagefor camera menus and messages See “First

DateDate is used to set the camera clock to the cur-rent date and time. See “First Steps: Step 4—Setthe Time and Date” ( 19).

Date

Lang



M en


Voice MemoVoice memo contains options for recording voicememos in shooting mode. See “Voice Memos”( 139).

Voic

Voice Memo ProtectThe option selected for Voice memo protectdetermines whether the voice memo for the lastphotograph recorded can be overwritten whenth i i h ti d S “V i

Voice

ON



Audio Output

the camera is in shooting mode. See “VoiceMemos” ( 139).

ON

OFF

Voice Memo ButtonThis option controls operation of the button.See “Voice Memos” ( 139). Voic



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Dust Off Ref PhotoThis option is used to acquire reference data for the Imagein Nikon Capture (for more information on Image Dust OCapture 4 User’s Manual ).

1 Dust Off ref photo is only available when a CPU lethe camera. We recommend using a lens with a foca50 mm. If using a zoom lens, zoom in to the maximution.

2Highlight Dust Off ref photo in the setupmenu ( 204) and press the multi selectorto the right. The menu shown at right will bedisplayed.

Dust O



3 Press the multi selector to the right. Camerasettings will automatically be adjusted for Im-age Dust Off. The message shown at right willbe displayed, and will be displayed in the

viewfinder and control panels.

Dust O

Top control panel Rear control panel

Viewfinder

T l th ti d t t th t

4With the lens ten centimeters (four inches)from a bright, featureless white object, framethe object so that nothing else is visible inthe viewfinder and press the shutter-release

button halfway. In autofocus mode, focuswill automatically be set to infinity; in manualfocus mode, set focus to infinity manually before presrelease button. If using the aperture ring to set apeminimum setting (largest f/-number).

5Press the shutter-release button the rest of theway down to acquire Image Dust Off refer-ence data (note that noise reduction turnson automatically when the subject is poorly

f



lit, increasing the amount of time needed torecord the data). The monitor turns off whenthe shutter-release button is pressed.

If the reference object is too bright or toodark, the camera may be unable to acquireImage Dust Off reference data and the mes-sage shown at right will be displayed. Chooseanother reference object and repeat the pro-cess from Step 3.

Dust O

INA

EXP


t u pM en u

Battery InfoTo view information on the EN-EL4 rechargeableLi-ion battery currently inserted in the camera,highlight Battery info in the setup menu (

204) and press the multi selector to the right.

Batte

PictuCalib

Charg

NE

Batter

Option Description

Battery meter Current battery level expressed as a percentage

Picture meter

Number of times shutter has been released wsince battery was last charged. Note that camrelease shutter without recording photograph,



Calibration

• Required: due to repeated use and recharrequired to ensure that battery level can be mrecalibrate battery before charging (see MHinstructions for details).

• Not required: calibration not required.

Charging life

Five-level display showing battery age. 0 (New

tery performance has not been affected; 4 (Repbattery has reached end of charging life and sho

g p g p ,measuring value for preset white balance.

Wireless LANThis option is only available when the optionalWT-1/WT-1A wireless transmitter is mounted onthe camera. To adjust wireless LAN settings, high-

light Wireless LAN in the setup menu ( 204)and press the multi selector to the right. Press themulti selector up or down to highlight an optionand then press the multi selector to the right. Seethe WT-1/WT-1A User’s Manual for details.

Transceiver Turn the WT-1/WT-1A transceiver on or off. Pressthe multi selector up or down to highlight an op-tion and then press the multi selector to the right.

Trans

Wire

StatuAuto SendSendDeseNetw

Tran

Wire



OFF

ONOption Description

Off(default)

Transceiver off. Camera can not communi-cate with server.

OnTransceiver on. Camera can communicatewith server.

StatusShows the current status of the link betweenthe WT-1/WT-1A and the server. Press the multiselector to the right to return to the wireless LANmenu.

Wire

StatusLink quSignal Now se

RemaiTime leOption Description


t u pM en u

Auto Send Choose whether to transmit photographs to theserver as they are taken. Press the multi selectorup or down to highlight an option and then press

the multi selector to the right.

Aut

Wir

OFF

ONOption Description

Off(default)

Photos not transmitted automatically aftershooting. Photos can be selected for trans-mission in playback mode.

On

Photos transmitted to server automaticallyafter recording. If transmission already inprogress, photos will be sent in order taken.

S d Fil A



Send File AsWhen sending images taken at settings of NEF +JPEG Fine, NEF + JPEG Normal, or NEF + JPEGBasic, choose whether to send both NEF andJPEG files or only the JPEG files. Press the multiselector up or down to highlight an option andthen press the multi selector to the right.

Sen

Wir

Option Description

NEF(Raw)+JPEG(default)

JPEG only Send JPEG files only.

Send both NEF and JPEG files.

Send Folder

Deselect All? Choose whether to remove “send” and “sent”marking from all images on the memory card.Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an

option, then press the multi selector to the right.

Wire

Dese

Option Description

No(default) “Send” and “sent” marking not removed.

Yes“Send” and “sent” marking removed fromall files and folders.

Network SettingsAdjust network settings for connection to the

h l i l d Wire



server. Press the multi selector up or down to

highlight an option and then press the multi se-lector to the right.

Wire

Netw

Option Description

Loadsettings file?

Load Wireless, TCP/IP, and FTP set-tings from camera memory card.

WirelessAdjust settings for connection to wire-less network.

TCP/IPAdjust TCP/IP settings, including IP ad-dress, DNS, and gateway settings.

FTP

Enter password and user ID and adjust

settings for connection to ftp server



Photographs and camera menus can be displayedon a television screen or recorded to video tape.If Nikon View is installed the camera can be con-

ConnectionsConnecting to External Devices

Co

Telev



If Nikon View is installed, the camera can be con-nected to a computer and photographs copied todisk for editing, viewing, printing, or long-termstorage.

Television PlaybackRead this section for information on connectingthe camera to a television or VCR.

Connecting to a Computer This section describes how to connect the camerato a computer.

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Television Playback

Connecting the Camera to

The supplied EG-D2 audio / video (AV) cable can be used toto a television or VCR for playback or recording.

1

Turn the camera off.

The EG-D2Turn the camera off before connecting or dis-connecting the EG-D2.

2 Open the cover protecting the A/V-out andDC-in connectors.

3 Connect the EG-D2 as shown.



Connect tovideo device

C S C

L

4

Tune the television to the video channel.

5 Turn the camera on. The camera will function normalltor is on, the image in the monitor will be shown on thor recorded to video tape.

Connecting to a Computer

Data Transfer and C

The supplied UC-E4 USB cable can be used to connect computer. Once the camera is connected, Nikon View canphotographs to the computer, where they can be browsedtouched. The camera can also be used with Nikon Capture

rately), which supports batch processing and more advancoptions and can be used to control the camera directly from

Before Connecting the CameraInstall the necessary software after reading the manuals asystem requirements. To ensure that data transfer is not int

the camera battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the bor use an EH-6 AC adapter (available separately).

Before connecting the camera, set the USB optionin the setup menu ( 204) according to the com- US



puter operating system and whether the camera

is being controlled from Nikon Capture 4 CameraControl or photographs are being transferred tothe computer using Nikon Transfer componentincluded with Nikon View and Nikon Capture 4:

Operating system Nikon Transfer

Windows XP Home EditionWindows XP Professional

Mac OS X

Choose PTP orMass Storage

Windows 2000 ProfessionalWindows Millennium Edition (Me)

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)Mac OS 9

Choose

Mass Storage

Nikon Capture

Cho

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Connecting the USB Cable

1 Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up.

2Turn the camera off.

3Connect the UC-E4 USB cable as shown below. Codirectly to the computer; do not connect the cable via board.



m p u t er

C

S C

L

A / VOUT

DC IN

Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium EditWindows 98 Second Edition (SE) , Mac OS 9

Do NOT select PTP when using Nikon Transfer under one of the a

If Mass Storage is selected for USB, willbe displayed in the rear control panel andviewfinder. The aperture display in the topcontrol panel will also show , and the PC

mode indicator will flash (if PTP is selected,the camera displays will only change whenNikon Capture 4 Camera Control is running).Photographs can be transferred to the com-puter using the Nikon Transfer component of Nikon Vie

4 Turn the camera on.



p g pView Reference Manual for more information.

If the Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control component is running, the top control panel willshow in place of the number of exposuresremaining. Any photographs taken will be recorded to the computer hard disk rather than

the camera memory card. See the Nikon Cap- ture 4 User’s Manual for more information.

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Disconnecting the CameraIf PTP is selected for USB ( 211), the camera can be tUSB cable disconnected once transfer is complete. If thecamera setup menu is still at its default setting of Mass sto

must first be removed from the system as described below

Windows XP Home Edition / Windows XP Professional Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon ( ) inthe taskbar and select Safely remove USB MassStorage Device from the menu that appears.

Windows 2000 Professional Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) inthe taskbar and select Stop USB Mass StorageDevice from the menu that appears.



p u t er

Mac OS X Drag the “NIKON D2H” camera volume into the

Windows Millennium Edition (Me)Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) inthe taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from themenu that appears.

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)In My Computer, click with the right mouse but-ton on the removable disk corresponding to thecamera and select Eject from the menu that ap-pears.

This chapter covers the following topics:

Optional AccessoriesA list of the lenses and other accessories available

Technical NotesCamera Care, Options, and Resources



A list of the lenses and other accessories available

for the D2H.Caring for the CameraInformation on storage and maintenance.

TroubleshootingA list of the error messages displayed by your cam-

era and how to deal with them.

SpecificationsPrincipal specifications for the D2H.



10 Some lenses can not be used (see below).11 Range of rotation for Ai 80–200 mm f/2.8S ED tripod mount

limited by camera body. Filters can not be exchanged while Ai200–400 mm f/4S ED is mounted on camera.

12 If maximum aperture is specified using Non-CPU lens dataoption in shooting menu, aperture value will be displayed inviewfinder and top control panel.

13 Can be used only if lens focal length and maximum aperture arespecified using Non-CPU lens data option in shooting menu.Use spot or center-weighted metering if desired results are notachieved.

14 For improved precision, specify lens focal length and maximumaperture using Non-CPU lens data option in shooting menu.

15 Can be used at in manual exposure modes at shutter speedsslower than 1/125 s. If maximum aperture is specified using

Non-CPU lens data option in will be displayed in viewfinder a

16 Exposure determined by preseture-priority auto exposure moaperture ring before performinmanual exposure mode, presering and determine exposure be

17 Exposure compensation req28–85 mm f/3.5–4.5S, AI 28–80–200 mm f/2.8D. See teleco

18 Requires PK-12 or PK-13 auto required depending on camera

19 Use preset aperture. In manuature using focusing attachmenand taking photograph.

• PF-4 Reprocopy Outfit requires

Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU LensesThe following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used wit• Non-AI lenses• Lenses that require the AU-1 focus-

( f f

• Lenses for the F3200 mm f/3.5, TC-16

f (



ing unit (400 mm f/4.5, 600 mm f/5.6,

800 mm f/8, 1200 mm f/11)• Fisheye (6 mm f/5.6, 8 mm f/8, OP 10 mm

f/5.6)• 21 mm f/4 (old type)• K2 rings• ED 180–600 mm f/8 (serial numbers

174041–174180)• ED 360–1200 mm f/11 (serial numbers

174031–174127)• 200–600 mm f/9.5 (serial numbers

280001–300490)

• PC 28 mm f/4 (serial

earlier)• PC 35 mm f/2.8 (seria

906200)• PC 35 mm f/3.5 (old • 1000 mm f/6.3 Reflex• 1000 mm f/11 Refl

142361–143000)• 2000 mm f/11 Refl

200111–200310)

Compatible Non-CPU LensesIf lens data are specified using the Non-CPU lens data option in

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CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contaare marked with a “G” on the lens barrel, type D lenses w

Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring.

lenses, there is no need to lock the aperture ring at the msetting (maximum f/-number) when using a type G lens.

Picture Angle and Focal LengthA 35-mm camera has a diagonal picture angle approxim

CPU lens Type G lens



e

s half times that of the D2H. When calculating the focal lefor the D2H in 35-mm format, you will therefore need to length of the lens by 1.5, as shown in the following table:

Picture angleApproximate focal length (mm) in 35

(modified for picture angl

35-mm film camera 20 24 28 35 517D2H 30 36 42 52.5 725.5

35-mm film camera 135 180 200 300 40105

D2H 202.5 270 300 450 60157.5

Other AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following accessories were availContact your retailer or local Nikon representative for detai

Batteries/Chargers/

AC adapters

♦EN-EL4 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryAdditional EN-EL4 batteries are available from Nikon service representatives.♦MH-21 Quick Charger

The MH-21 can be used to recharge and calibraies. It can fully recharge an exhausted EN-EL4 ba

minutes.♦EH-6 AC Adapter

The EH-6 can be used with AC power sources100–120 V or 200–240 V. Separate power cableuse in North America, the United Kingdom, coAustralia, and Japan.



WirelessLAN

adaptersand

antennas

♦WT-1 /WT-1A Wireless TransmitterThe WT-1 / WT-1A mounts on the bottom of the cavia a USB cable to the camera’s USB connector. photographs can be uploaded to an ftp server vwork. Power is supplied from the camera. Wirelesserver required. For more information, see “Menu

Menu” ( 204).♦WA-E1 Extended Range AntennaExtends line-of-sight range of WT-1/WT-1A to a m150 m (outdoors, 1 Mbps)

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Viewfindereyepiece

accessories

♦Focusing ScreensThe following focusing screens are available for t

Type BA type B BriteViewincluded with the c

Type E

The type E cleascreen is etched wit suitable for cop

tural photographyachieved with PC-N

♦DG-2 MagnifierThe DG-2 magnifies the scene displayed in the vclose-up photography, copying, telephoto lensethat call for added precision DK-7 eyepiece adap



e

s that call for added precision. DK 7 eyepiece adap

rately) required.♦DK-14 and DK-17A Antifog Finder Eyepieces

These viewfinder eyepieces prevent fogging in hutions. The DK-17A is equipped with a safety lock♦DK-2 Rubber Eyepiece Cup

The DK-2 makes the image in the viewfinder easie

eye fatigue.♦Diopter-Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses

To accommodate individual differences in visionare available with diopters of –3, –2, 0, +1, and +is equipped with a safety lock.♦DR-4 Right-Angle Viewing Attachment

The DR-4 attaches at a right angle to the viewfinding the image in the viewfinder to be viewed fro

O i l dli h

Filters • Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-ininterchange. Use Nikon filters; filters manufacturemay interfere with autofocus or electronic range find

• The D2H can not be used with linear polarizing filcircular polarizing filter instead.

• The NC and L37C filters are recommended for pro• When using an R60 filter, set exposure compensatio• To prevent moiré, use of a filter is not recommend

ject is framed against a bright light, or when a brin the frame.

• Color matrix and 3D color matrix metering may n

sired results when used with filters with an exposutor) over 1 × (Y44, Y48, Y52, O56, R60, X0, X1, CND4, ND8S, ND8, ND400, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12)center-weighted metering. For details, see the mathe filter.



OptionalSpeedlights

♦SB-800 SpeedlightThis high performance Speedlight has a Guide Numft, 35-mm zoom head position, ISO 200, 20 °C/68is 38/125) and supports i-TTL, TTL, auto aperture ((A), manual, and repeating flash control. Flash synslow and rear-curtain sync, can be set from the cawith the D2H, the SB-800 supports Auto FP Hig

sync speeds faster than ½50 s (repeating flash modColor Information Communication for natural colofor recomposing photos without changing flash leWireless Lighting with support for i-TTL, auto aperepeating flash control. The built-in AF-assist illumwith all of the D2H’s eleven focus areas. For bounc

photography, the flash head can be rotated throu

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OptionalSpeedlights(continued)

♦SB-80DX SpeedlightThis high performance Speedlight has a Guide (m/ft, 35-mm zoom head position, ISO 200, 20 °100 is 38/125) and accepts four LR6 (AA) alkalinSD-8A, and SK-6 power sources (available separaflash or close-up photography, the flash head can90 ° above and 7 ° below the horizontal, 180 ° lewide panel or bounce adapter can be used for aproducing soft lighting that balances the foregroubackground. An illuminator is included to assist iin the dark. Custom settings can be used to fine

operation.♦SB-50DX Speedlight

This Guide Number 32/105 Speedlight (m/ft, mazoom-head position, ISO 200, 20 °C/68 °F; GN at powered by two CR123A (DL123A) 3 V lithium bato auto power zoom it has a tilt position of +90



s to auto power zoom, it has a tilt position of +90

it to be used both for bounce-flash photographclose as 30 cm (1´).

PC cardadapters

♦EC-AD1 PC Card AdapterThe EC-AD1 PC card adapter allows Type I Comcards to be inserted in PCMCIA card slots.

Software ♦Nikon Capture 4Nikon Capture 4 can be used to capture photos toedit and save RAW images in other formats.

Remoteterminal

accessories

The D2H is equipped with a ten-pin remoteterminal for remote control and automaticphotography. The terminal is provided witha cap, which protects the contacts when theterminal is not in use. The following acces-sories can be used:

Accessory Description

MC-20Remote Cord

Remote shutter release; can be used to reduceshake. Equipped with time-exposure and timer emitting a beep once a second while the shutter

MC-21Extension Cord Can be connected to MC-series 20, 22, 25, or 30

MC-22Remote Cord

Remote shutter release with blue, yellow, and blanals for connection to a remote shutter-triggerinallowing control via sound or electronic signals.



MC-23Connecting

CordConnects two D2H cameras for simultaneous op

MC-25Adapter Cord

Ten-pin to two-pin adapter cord for connection twith two-pin terminals, including the MW-2 radiset, MT-2 intervalometer, and ML-2 modulite con

MC-30Remote Cord

Remote shutter release; can be used to reduceshake or keep the shutter open during a time ex

ML-2 ModuliteRemote

Control Set

Allows infrared remote control at ranges of up t(328´). Use multiple units for remote control ovedistances. Requires MC-25 adapter cord.

ML-3 Modulitell i f d l f

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Approved Memory CardsThe following cards have been tested and approved for us

SanDisk

16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 80 MB, 192 MB, 256 MB, 384 MB, 5

SDCFH 128 MB, 192 MB, 256 MB, 38

Lexar Media

4× USB16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB

8× USB

12× USB 64 MB, 128 MB, 1916× USB

24× USB

24× WA USB

SDCF2B (Type II) 256 MB

10× USB 160 MB

192 MB, 256 MB, 320 MB, 512 M

256 MB, 512 M

32× WA USB 1 GB40× WA USB 256 MB, 512 MB, 2 G

SDCFB (Type II)

SDCFB

300 MB



s

Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. Fothe above cards, please contact the manufacturer.

Memory Cards• Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution whe

cards from the camera.• Format memory cards before first use.• Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory car

memory cards from the camera, turn the camera off, or removpower source during formatting or while data are being recorde

Microdrive DSCM 10340 (340 MB),10512 (512 M

, ,

RenesasTechnology

(Hitachi)16 MB, 32 MB

Compact FLASHHB28 C8×

Caring for the CameraStorage an

StorageWhen the camera will not be used for an extended period, itor cover, remove the battery, and store the battery in a cothe terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, sto

dry, well-ventilated area. For long-term storage, place the cbag containing a desiccant (note that desiccant gradually loabsorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervayour camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in loc• are poorly ventilated or damp• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagne

televisions or radios• are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C/122 °F (for

space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day) or below• are subject to humidities of over 60%

To prevent mold or mildew take the camera out of storag



To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storagmonth. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few ting the camera away again.

Cleaning

Camerabody

Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe g

dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach orsand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilthoroughly.

Lens,mirror, andviewfinder

These elements are made of glass and are easily ddust and lint with a blower. If using an aerosol blovertical to prevent the discharge of liquid. To remov

other stains apply a small amount of lens cleaner t

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2Using the tweezers supplied with the focusingscreen, pull the focusing screen latch towardsyou. The screen holder will spring open.

Replacing the Focusing ScreenThe D2H is supplied with type B BriteView focusing screenE clear-matte Fresnel screen is available for tracing and arcraphy ( 230). To change focusing screens:

1Turn the camera off and remove the lens.



r a

3Remove the existing screen, using the sup-plied tweezers and being careful to handle thescreen by the tab to avoid scratches.

4Using the tweezers and handling the screenby the tab, set the replacement screen in theholder.

5Push the front edge of holder upward until it



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The Low-Pass FilterThe LBCAST image sensor that acts as the camera’s picturwith a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. Although this filteobjects from adhering directly to the image sensor, under

dirt or dust on the filter may appear in photographs. If yoor dust inside the camera is affecting your photographs, the presence of foreign ob jects on the low-pass filter as de

1 Turn the camera off and connect an EH-6 AC adaptrately). If you do not have access to an EH-6 AC adap

era to a Nikon-authorized service center.

2 Remove the lens and turn the camera on.

3 Press the button and select Mirror lock-up from the setup menu ( 206). Highlight Mirror



r ap p g g

Image sensor cleaning and press the multiselector to the right. The message, “Pressshutter-release button” will be displayed inthe camera monitor, and a row of dashes willbe displayed in the control panel and view-

finder.

OFF

ON

4

Press the shutter-release button all the way

down The mirror will be raised and the shut-i ill li h l

6 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the downshutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cathe AC adapter.

Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter

The low-pass filter is extremely delicate and easily damagemends that filter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized sShould you choose to clean the filter yourself, follow the st

1 Raise the mirror as described in steps 1–4 on the preced

2 Remove dust and lint from the filter with ablower. Do not use a blower-brush, as thebristles could damage the filter. Dirt that cannot be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel.



Under no circumstances should you touch orwipe the filter.

3 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the downshutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cathe AC adapter.



Indicator

Controlpanel

View-finder Solutio

Speedlight that does notsupport D-TTL flash controlattached and set to TTL.(blinks)

Change flash modoptional Speedligh

If indicator blinks for 3 s afterflash fires, photo may be underexposed.(blinks)

Check photo in underexposed, adand try again.

Speedlight that does not

support red-eye reduction attached and flash sync modeset to red-eye reduction.

(blinks)

Change flash synuse Speedlight thred-eye reduction.

Problem

selected in shutter-pri-

ority auto.(blinks)

Change shutter s

lect manual expos



Camera malfunction.(blinks)

Release shutter. sists or appears consult with Nikonservice representa

Memory insufficient to recordfurther photos at current settings, or camera has run out offile or folder numbers.

(blinks)(blinks)

• Reduce quality o

• Delete photogra• Insert new mem

Indicator

Soluti

Control

panel ProblemMonitor

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b l e s h o o t i n g

Indicator

Controlpanel SolutProblemMonitor

No images on memorycard or folder(s) selectedfor playback contain noimages.

FOLDERCONTAINS

NO IMAGES

Select folder coages from Playmenu or insmemory card.

• Error accessing memory

card.

• Unable to create newfolder.

• Card has not been for-matted for use in D2H.

THIS CARDCANNOT BE

USED (blinks)

• Use Nikon-ap

• Check that clean. If cardcontact retairepresentativ

• Delete files omemory card

• Format mem



All photos in current folderare hidden.

ALL IMAGESHIDDEN

No images caback until anhas been selecimage used least one imag played.

File has been created ormodified using a computeror different make of cam-era, or file is corrupt.

FILE DOESNOT

CONTAINIMAGE DATA

Delete file memory card.

Type Single-lens reflex digital camera with inter

LBCAST image sensor 23.3 × 15.5 mm; total pixels: 4.26 million

Image size (pixels) 2464 × 1632 (large), 1840 × 1224 (medium

Effective pixels 4.1 million

Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF

Compatible lenses*

Type G or D AF Nikkor All functions supported

Other AF Nikkor† All functions supported except 3D color m3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash for digi

Micro Nikkor 85 mm

F2.8D

All functions supported except autofocus a

modes

AI-P Nikkor All functions supported except 3D color mmulti-sensor balanced fill-flash for digital S

Non-CPU Can be used in exposure modes A and M

fi d b d if i

Specifications



finder can be used if maximum aperturecolor matrix metering, multi-sensor baladigital SLR, and aperture value display provides lens data

Picture angle Equivalent in 35-mm format is approxima

focal length

Viewfinder

Diopter adjustment –3 – +1 m–1

Focusing screen Type B BriteView clear matte screen Mark

Eyepoint 19.9 mm (–1.0 m–1)

Frame coverage Approximately 100% of lens (vertical and

Optical fixed pentaprism

* IX Nikkor lenses can not be used † Excluding lenses for F3AF

T e c h ni c al N o t e s — S p e c i fi c a t i on s

Autofocus

Detection range –1 – +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20 °C/68 °F)

AF-area mode Single-area AF, dynamic-area AF, grounamic-area AF with closest subject priorit

Focus lock Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-way (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/

TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAmodule

Exposure

Metering Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) expos

Matrix 3D color matrix metering supported w

lenses; color matrix metering available wiand with non-CPU lenses if user provides

Center-weighted Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10, or 13-mframe, or weighting based on average of

Spot Meters 3-mm circle (about 2% of framlected focus area

R



Range(ISO 100 equivalent,f/1.4 lens, 20 °C/68 °F)

0 – 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weigh2 – 20 EV (spot metering)

Exposure meter coupling Combined CPU and AI

Exposure control

Exposure modes Programmed auto with flexible progra

auto; aperture priority auto; manual

Exposure compensation –5 – +5 EV in increments of 1 / 3, ½, or 1 EV

Bracketing Exposure and / or flash bracketing (2–9 ments of 1 / 3, ½, 2 / 3, or 1 EV)

Exposure lock Luminosity locked at detected value with

Shutter Electronically controlled vertical travel foc

Flash

Sync contact X-contact only; flash synchronization at up

Sync modes Front curtain sync (normal), slow sync, read ti d d ti ith l

Flash control

TTL TTL flash control by combined five-segmewith single-component IC and 1,005-pixe• SB-800: i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digita

i-TTL flash for digital SLR• SB-80DX, 28DX, or 50DX with type G or

sensor balanced-fill flash for digital SLR• SB-80DX, 28DX, or 50DX with other lens

anced-fill flash for digital SLR

• SB-80DX, 28DX, or 50DX with spot meteflash for digital SLR

Auto aperture Available with SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, or 50

Non-TTL auto Available with such Speedlights as SB-800

Range-priority manual Available with SB-800



eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow

Flash-ready indicator Lights when SB-series Speedlight such as 50DX, 28, 27, or 22s is fully charged; blinkis fired at full output

Accessory shoe Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety

Creative LightingSystem With SB-800, supports Advanced WirelessHigh-Speed Sync, Flash Color Informatiomodeling illumination, and FV Lock

Storage

Media Type I and II CompactFlash memory cards;

File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera

and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)

T e c h ni c al N o t e s — S p e c

i fi c a t i on s

Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL

External interface USB 2.0

Tripod socket ¼˝ (ISO)

Power source • One 11.1 V EN-EL4 rechargeable Li-ion • EH-6 AC adapter (available separately)

Dimensions (W × H × D) Approximately 157.5 × 149.5 × 85.5 mm (

Weight Approximately 1070 g (2 lb 6 oz) withoucard, 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 f

Firmware User upgradeable



• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a foperating at an ambient temperature of 20 °C (68 °F).• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the har

described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nliable for damages that may result from any mistakes that this m



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Symbols3D color matrix metering. SeeMetering

3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR, 110

AAdvanced Wireless Lighting,106

AF-area mode, 76Aperture, 85–93

adjusting, 90lock, 94maximum, 83, 84, 87, 107,

109, 116minimum, 20, 87, 228non-CPU lenses and, 124value display, 7, 11

Ambient light sensor, 51, 57Auto meter off, 185Autoexposure lock, 95

Autofocus 76

CH. See Shooting modeCL. See Shooting modeClock-calendar, 19Closest subject priority. SeeAF-area mode

Color mode, 67, 167

Color profile. See Colormode

Color temperature. See Whitebalance

CompactFlash. See Memorycard

Computer, 211, 221

Continuous shooting mode,70, 186

Contrast. See Tone compen-sation

CPU lenses, 20, 226–228Creative Lighting System, 160Custom Settings, 169

defaults 174

EElectrondisplay

ElectronExif versExposu

ExposuExposuExposuAuto m

Exposuapert90–9

manuprogshutt

FFINE. SFlash, 1Speed

brack

Index



Autofocus, 76continuous-servo, 72focus tracking, 73single-area AF, 72single-servo, 72

Auto FP high-speed sync,107, 192

BBacklight, control panel, 3BASIC. See Image qualityBattery,

inserting, 17life, 247storage, v

Blur reducing 33 48 50

defaults, 174menu banks, 172

CSM. See Custom Settings;CSM menu

CSM menu, 169–203

DDate, 19, 207

Delete, 148, 149Deleting, 35, 130, 148–149.See also Memory card,formattingall images, 149playback menu, 148selected images, 149

single frame playback 35

brackFlash Cmunic

Flash-reFlash syFlexiblealso Ex

grammFocal plFocus.mode;

Focus a10, 74

Focus lo

Focus m

HHide image, 154Highlight display, 133, 159Histogram, 133, 159Hue adjustment, 69, 168

IIlluminator. See Backlight,control panel

Image dust off, 212Image files, 42, 46–47, 189Image size, 44–45Image quality, 41–44Image review, 159

Image sharpening, 65, 167ISO, 167. See also SensitivityISO auto, 180i-TTL flash control, 109

JJPEG, 41–42

LL See Image size

Metering, 843D color matrix, 84center-weighted, 84color matrix, 84spot, 84

Microdrive. See memory card

Mirror up. See Shootingmode

Monitor, 5, 35auto off, 185cover, 16

Monitor pre-flashes, 108Multi Sensor Balanced Fill-

Flash for Digital SLR, 110M-UP. See Shooting mode

NNEF, 41–44Nikon Capture 4, 211, 221Nikon View, 211, 221Noise, 48, 85, 92

reduction, 188

SequentSetup mShutter s

and fla113, 1

Shooting

banksShootingSingle-frmode

Single-fr130–13

Size. Se

Slide shSpeedlig193, 23

sRGB. SStandardSLR, 11

T

Televisio



LL. See Image sizeLanguage, 18, 207LCD brightness, 206Lens, 20–21, 226–228

attaching, 20compatible, 226CPU, 226, 227non-CPU, 226–227type D, 20, 228type G, 20, 228

Long time-exposures, 92Low-pass filter, iv, 238

M

MSee

Exposure model M l f I

reduction, 188NORMAL. See Image quality

PPicture Transfer Protocol. SeePTP.

Photo information, 132–133Playback, 19, 129

Playback menu, 148–160PRE. See White balance,preset

Predictive focus tracking, 73Print set, 156–158Protecting images, 137PTP, 211, 221

R

TelevisioTIFF-RGBTime. SeTime exptime-ex

ThumbnTone co

Two-butU

USB, 21comput

VVideo deVIDEO OVideo o

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