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... Photography Basic Playback Image Quality and Size Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) White Balance Image Adjustment Once you have mastered the basics of digital photography, you are ready to take photographs and play them back. Overview Getting to Know the Camera First Steps Now you can read "Overview" and... "Getting to Know the Camera" to familiarize yourself with the conventions used ...
... Photography Basic Playback Image Quality and Size Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) White Balance Image Adjustment Once you have mastered the basics of digital photography, you are ready to take photographs and play them back. Overview Getting to Know the Camera First Steps Now you can read "Overview" and... "Getting to Know the Camera" to familiarize yourself with the conventions used ...
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...Time and Date 19 Step 5-Attach a Lens 20 Step 6-Insert a Memory Card 22 Tutorial...25 Basic Photography 26 Step 1-Ready the Camera 27 Step 2-Adjust Camera Settings 29 Step 3-Frame a Photograph 31 Step 4-Focus 32 Step 5-Check Exposure 33 Step 6-Take the Photograph 34 Basic Playback 35... Taking Photographs 37 Using Camera Menus 39 Image Quality and Size 41 Image Quality 41 Image Size ...44 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency 48 White Balance 51 Fine-Tuning White Balance 54 Choosing a Color Temperature 56 Preset ...
...Time and Date 19 Step 5-Attach a Lens 20 Step 6-Insert a Memory Card 22 Tutorial...25 Basic Photography 26 Step 1-Ready the Camera 27 Step 2-Adjust Camera Settings 29 Step 3-Frame a Photograph 31 Step 4-Focus 32 Step 5-Check Exposure 33 Step 6-Take the Photograph 34 Basic Playback 35... Taking Photographs 37 Using Camera Menus 39 Image Quality and Size 41 Image Quality 41 Image Size ...44 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency 48 White Balance 51 Fine-Tuning White Balance 54 Choosing a Color Temperature 56 Preset ...
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File Name...166 Image Quality 167 Image Size ...167 Raw Compression 167 White Balance 167 ISO ...168 Image Sharpening 168 Tone Compensation 168 Color Mode ...168 Hue Adjustment 169 Interval Timer Shooting 169 Non-CPU Lens Data 169 Custom Settings 170 ... ...216 Wireless LAN...217 Firmware Version 219 Connections...221 Television Playback 222 Connecting to a Computer 223 Technical Notes 227 Optional Accessories 228 Lenses for the D2H 228 Other Accessories 231 Caring for the Camera 237 Troubleshooting 242 Specifications 245 Index ...250 x
File Name...166 Image Quality 167 Image Size ...167 Raw Compression 167 White Balance 167 ISO ...168 Image Sharpening 168 Tone Compensation 168 Color Mode ...168 Hue Adjustment 169 Interval Timer Shooting 169 Non-CPU Lens Data 169 Custom Settings 170 ... ...216 Wireless LAN...217 Firmware Version 219 Connections...221 Television Playback 222 Connecting to a Computer 223 Technical Notes 227 Optional Accessories 228 Lenses for the D2H 228 Other Accessories 231 Caring for the Camera 237 Troubleshooting 242 Specifications 245 Index ...250 x
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Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Eyepiece shutter lever: Delete ( ) button: 35, 138 Format ( ) button: 23 Playback ( ) button: 130 Monitor: 16, 35, 237 Menu ( ) button: 39 Thumbnail ( ) button: 134 Protect ( ) button: ... ( ) button: 40 Memory card Playback zoom slot cover: ( ) button: 22 136 Card-slot cover Speaker: 145 Rear control panel: 8 release button (under cover): 22 Sensitivity (ISO) button: 49 Main command dial for vertical shooting: 12 Image quality/size (QUAL) button: 43 AF-ON ( ) button for vertical shooting: 73 White balance (WB...
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Eyepiece shutter lever: Delete ( ) button: 35, 138 Format ( ) button: 23 Playback ( ) button: 130 Monitor: 16, 35, 237 Menu ( ) button: 39 Thumbnail ( ) button: 134 Protect ( ) button: ... ( ) button: 40 Memory card Playback zoom slot cover: ( ) button: 22 136 Card-slot cover Speaker: 145 Rear control panel: 8 release button (under cover): 22 Sensitivity (ISO) button: 49 Main command dial for vertical shooting: 12 Image quality/size (QUAL) button: 43 AF-ON ( ) button for vertical shooting: 73 White balance (WB...
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Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 1 Shutter speed 85, 93, 94 Exposure compensation value ....... 97 Number of shots in bracketing sequence 98 Number of intervals for interval timer photography ......... 120 Focal length (non-CPU lens) ........ 126 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency 49 2 Shutter-speed lock icon 94 3 Flexible program indicator 87 4 Exposure mode 85 5 Memory...
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 1 Shutter speed 85, 93, 94 Exposure compensation value ....... 97 Number of shots in bracketing sequence 98 Number of intervals for interval timer photography ......... 120 Focal length (non-CPU lens) ........ 126 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency 49 2 Shutter-speed lock icon 94 3 Flexible program indicator 87 4 Exposure mode 85 5 Memory...
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Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 1 Custom settings bank 173 2 "Remaining" indicator 28, 47 3 Shooting menu settings bank ..... 162 4 Sensitivity (ISO) indicator 49 Auto sensitivity indicator 183 5 Sensitivity 49 Sensitivity (high gain 49 Number of exposures remaining 28, 47 Length of voice memo 141 White balance ...
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 1 Custom settings bank 173 2 "Remaining" indicator 28, 47 3 Shooting menu settings bank ..... 162 4 Sensitivity (ISO) indicator 49 Auto sensitivity indicator 183 5 Sensitivity 49 Sensitivity (high gain 49 Number of exposures remaining 28, 47 Length of voice memo 141 White balance ...
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Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 1 8-mm (0.31˝) reference circle for center-weighted metering 84 2 Focus brackets (focus areas 74 Spot metering targets 84 3 Focus indicator 32 4 Metering 84 5 Bracketing ... memo status indicator ....... 141 22 White-balance bracketing indicator 103 23 White-balance mode 51 24 Image size 45 25 Image quality 43 26 Sensitivity (ISO) indicator 49 Auto sensitivity indicator 183 27 Sensitivity...
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 1 8-mm (0.31˝) reference circle for center-weighted metering 84 2 Focus brackets (focus areas 74 Spot metering targets 84 3 Focus indicator 32 4 Metering 84 5 Bracketing ... memo status indicator ....... 141 22 White-balance bracketing indicator 103 23 White-balance mode 51 24 Image size 45 25 Image quality 43 26 Sensitivity (ISO) indicator 49 Auto sensitivity indicator 183 27 Sensitivity...
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... Set image quality ( 43). For ease of settings. Fine-tune white balance/choose a color temperature/choose a white balance preset ( 55). Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera The Command Dials The main- White balance Choose a white balance setting ( 53). Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) Set sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 49). 12 Choose an image size ( 45).
... Set image quality ( 43). For ease of settings. Fine-tune white balance/choose a color temperature/choose a white balance preset ( 55). Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera The Command Dials The main- White balance Choose a white balance setting ( 53). Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) Set sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 49). 12 Choose an image size ( 45).
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...are six basic steps to taking photographs: Tutorial-Basic Photography STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Ready the Camera 27-28 To learn more about the battery level display, see: • Introduction: First Steps 15-24 To learn how to restore...Menu Guide: The Custom Settings Menu 170-205 Adjust Camera Settings To learn more about the following camera settings, see: • Taking Photographs: Choosing a Shooting Mode Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size Taking Photographs: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency Taking Photographs: White Balance Taking Photographs: Image ...
...are six basic steps to taking photographs: Tutorial-Basic Photography STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Ready the Camera 27-28 To learn more about the battery level display, see: • Introduction: First Steps 15-24 To learn how to restore...Menu Guide: The Custom Settings Menu 170-205 Adjust Camera Settings To learn more about the following camera settings, see: • Taking Photographs: Choosing a Shooting Mode Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size Taking Photographs: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency Taking Photographs: White Balance Taking Photographs: Image ...
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...the shooting mode to single frame ( 70) Hold the mode-dial lock release down (ᕃ) and turn the shooting mode dial (ᕄ) to ISO 200. 50 White balance (Auto) White balance is ideal for 41- Option Default Description Image quality NORM (JPEG Normal) Pictures are 2,464 ...215; 1,632 pixels in size. 45 Sensitivity (digital equivalent of lighting. 64 Built-in the table below, using a type G or D lens. At this setting, the camera will take photographs at the default settings listed in exposure program automatically ad- snapshots. 44...
...the shooting mode to single frame ( 70) Hold the mode-dial lock release down (ᕃ) and turn the shooting mode dial (ᕄ) to ISO 200. 50 White balance (Auto) White balance is ideal for 41- Option Default Description Image quality NORM (JPEG Normal) Pictures are 2,464 ...215; 1,632 pixels in size. 45 Sensitivity (digital equivalent of lighting. 64 Built-in the table below, using a type G or D lens. At this setting, the camera will take photographs at the default settings listed in exposure program automatically ad- snapshots. 44...
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This chapter ex- Taking Photographs The Details Using Camera Menus 39-40 Image Quality and Size 41-47 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) 48-50 White Balance 51-64 Image Adjustment 65-69 "Tutorial: Basic Photography" described the basic order of operations for Focus different shooting conditions. ... Self-Timer Mode 123 Non-CPU Lenses 124-127 Two-Button Reset 128 37 Choosing a Shooting Mode 70-71 plains how and when to adjust camera settings for taking photographs at the most commonly-used settings.
This chapter ex- Taking Photographs The Details Using Camera Menus 39-40 Image Quality and Size 41-47 Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) 48-50 White Balance 51-64 Image Adjustment 65-69 "Tutorial: Basic Photography" described the basic order of operations for Focus different shooting conditions. ... Self-Timer Mode 123 Non-CPU Lenses 124-127 Two-Button Reset 128 37 Choosing a Shooting Mode 70-71 plains how and when to adjust camera settings for taking photographs at the most commonly-used settings.
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...-50 51-64 70-71 72-83 84 85-94 97 98-105 106-117 118-122 123 38 Focus How important is available? Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency White Balance Will this photograph be used? Exposure: Metering What is the subject, and how will this be sure to control the shutter? Exposure... order for information on menu operations. Before proceeding, be a single photo, or a series of photos? Exposure: Exposure Compensation Exposure: Bracketing Will I want to read "Using Camera Menus" ( 39) for adjusting settings when taking photographs.
...-50 51-64 70-71 72-83 84 85-94 97 98-105 106-117 118-122 123 38 Focus How important is available? Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency White Balance Will this photograph be used? Exposure: Metering What is the subject, and how will this be sure to control the shutter? Exposure... order for information on menu operations. Before proceeding, be a single photo, or a series of photos? Exposure: Exposure Compensation Exposure: Bracketing Will I want to read "Using Camera Menus" ( 39) for adjusting settings when taking photographs.
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...the main command dial. Higher values of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels. Sensitivity can be adjusted using the ISO option in steps equivalent to the right. Nikon recommends that image sharpening ( 65) be turned off at settings of HI-1 and HI-2 will be ...MENU White bal. The shooting menu will likely contain appreciable amounts of noise. Taking Photographs-Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) Reacting Faster to Light "Sensitivity" is the digital equivalent of noise. 48 The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure,...
...the main command dial. Higher values of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels. Sensitivity can be adjusted using the ISO option in steps equivalent to the right. Nikon recommends that image sharpening ( 65) be turned off at settings of HI-1 and HI-2 will be ...MENU White bal. The shooting menu will likely contain appreciable amounts of noise. Taking Photographs-Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) Reacting Faster to Light "Sensitivity" is the digital equivalent of noise. 48 The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure,...
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... . † Viewfinder display shows . If ISO is on, and ON can also be set by the user to HI-1 or HI-2. b1-ISO Auto ( 182) When ON is selected for Custom Setting b1 (ISO Auto), the camera will be displayed except during voice memo recording and playback.... 49 Taking Photographs-Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) The ISO Button Sensitivity can not be selected for ISO Auto is when ISO is set to help ensure optimum exposure. Sensitivity can not...
... . † Viewfinder display shows . If ISO is on, and ON can also be set by the user to HI-1 or HI-2. b1-ISO Auto ( 182) When ON is selected for Custom Setting b1 (ISO Auto), the camera will be displayed except during voice memo recording and playback.... 49 Taking Photographs-Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) The ISO Button Sensitivity can not be selected for ISO Auto is when ISO is set to help ensure optimum exposure. Sensitivity can not...
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If the current sensitivity setting is changed. ISO step value set to 1/2 step ISO step value set in increments equivalent to the nearest available setting. 50 Taking Photographs-Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) b2-ISO Step Value ( 183) Depending on the option selected for Custom Setting b2, sensitivity can also be set to 1 step If possible, the current sensitivity setting is maintained when the step value is not available at the new step value, sensitivity will be rounded up to ½ or 1 EV.
If the current sensitivity setting is changed. ISO step value set to 1/2 step ISO step value set in increments equivalent to the nearest available setting. 50 Taking Photographs-Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) b2-ISO Step Value ( 183) Depending on the option selected for Custom Setting b2, sensitivity can also be set to 1 step If possible, the current sensitivity setting is maintained when the step value is not available at the new step value, sensitivity will be rounded up to ½ or 1 EV.
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White balance will create several images each image, "bracketing" the value selected in the viewfinder sidebar: Rear control panel Viewfinder e5-Auto BKT Set ( 196) When WB bracketing is selected for custom setting e5 (Auto BKT Set), the camera will be set by pressing the WB button and rotating the main command dial. Taking Photographs-White Balance The WB Button White balance can also be varied with each time the shutter is released. White balance is displayed in the rear control panel and in the white balance menu or using the ISO button. 53
White balance will create several images each image, "bracketing" the value selected in the viewfinder sidebar: Rear control panel Viewfinder e5-Auto BKT Set ( 196) When WB bracketing is selected for custom setting e5 (Auto BKT Set), the camera will be set by pressing the WB button and rotating the main command dial. Taking Photographs-White Balance The WB Button White balance can also be varied with each time the shutter is released. White balance is displayed in the rear control panel and in the white balance menu or using the ISO button. 53
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... according to take multiple shots with same sharpening, choose different setting. Medium high Images are sharpened more than the standard amount. A ISO 200 Image sharpening A Tone compensation A Color mode I Hue adjustment 0° Intvl timer shooting OFF Non-CPU lens data 2 Highlight... None 65 None Images are adjusted. Taking Photographs-Image Adjustment Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening When a photograph is taken, the camera automatically processes the image to shot, even in the shooting menu ( 168) and press the multi selector to the right. High...
... according to take multiple shots with same sharpening, choose different setting. Medium high Images are sharpened more than the standard amount. A ISO 200 Image sharpening A Tone compensation A Color mode I Hue adjustment 0° Intvl timer shooting OFF Non-CPU lens data 2 Highlight... None 65 None Images are adjusted. Taking Photographs-Image Adjustment Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening When a photograph is taken, the camera automatically processes the image to shot, even in the shooting menu ( 168) and press the multi selector to the right. High...
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...custom curve has been created, this option is performed by selecting the appropriate curve. Custom Nikon Capture 4 (available separately) can be displayed. Option Description Auto (default) Camera automatically optimizes contrast by means of tone curves that define the relationship between ...of tones in the shooting menu ( 168) and press the multi selector to the camera. For best results, use a type G or D lens. Choose this user-defined curve. A ISO 200 Image sharpening A Tone compensation A Color mode I Hue adjustment 0° Intvl ...
...custom curve has been created, this option is performed by selecting the appropriate curve. Custom Nikon Capture 4 (available separately) can be displayed. Option Description Auto (default) Camera automatically optimizes contrast by means of tone curves that define the relationship between ...of tones in the shooting menu ( 168) and press the multi selector to the camera. For best results, use a type G or D lens. Choose this user-defined curve. A ISO 200 Image sharpening A Tone compensation A Color mode I Hue adjustment 0° Intvl ...
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The shooting menu will be displayed. SHOOTING MENU White bal. A ISO 200 Image sharpening A Tone compensation A Color mode I Hue adjustment 0° Intvl timer shooting OFF Non-CPU lens data SHOOTING MENU Color mode (sRGB) OK (AdobeRGB) (sRGB) 68 Taking Photographs-Image Adjustment 1 Highlight Color mode in the shooting menu ( 168) and press the multi selector to the right. 2 Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right.
The shooting menu will be displayed. SHOOTING MENU White bal. A ISO 200 Image sharpening A Tone compensation A Color mode I Hue adjustment 0° Intvl timer shooting OFF Non-CPU lens data SHOOTING MENU Color mode (sRGB) OK (AdobeRGB) (sRGB) 68 Taking Photographs-Image Adjustment 1 Highlight Color mode in the shooting menu ( 168) and press the multi selector to the right. 2 Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right.
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A ISO 200 Image sharpening A Tone compensation A Color mode I Hue adjustment 0° Intvl timer shooting OFF Non-CPU lens data 2 Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to turquoise. (Adding a third color of 3 °. SHOOTING MENU Hue adjustment 0 OK Hue The RGB color model used in digital photographs reproduces colors using differing...
A ISO 200 Image sharpening A Tone compensation A Color mode I Hue adjustment 0° Intvl timer shooting OFF Non-CPU lens data 2 Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to turquoise. (Adding a third color of 3 °. SHOOTING MENU Hue adjustment 0 OK Hue The RGB color model used in digital photographs reproduces colors using differing...