Nikon D1 User Guide
Getting to Know the D1
Parts of the D1
Focus mode
selector dial (pg. 33)
Lens release
button (pg. 6)
DC in, video out
connector cover (pg. 102)
10-pin remote
terminal (pg. 116)
Sync terminal for
external flash (pg. 95)
Self-timer
lamp (pg. 63)
Mode dial lock
release (pg. 26)
Eyelet for
camera strap
Auto bracketing
button (pg. 53–55)
Flash sync
mode button (pg. 96)
Mode dial (pg. 26)
AF area mode
button (pg. 34–35)
Accessory shoe (pg. 95)
Depth-of-field preview
button (pg. 64)
Sub-command
Shutter-release
button (pg. 20–21)
compensation
button (pg. 51–52)
Exposure mode button
(pg. 43–48)/ Format
indicator (pg. 64)
Metering selector
lock button (pg. 41–42)
Metering selector
Diopter adjustment
dial
Powe r switch
(pg. 4)
Eyelet for
camera strap
Exposure
button (pg. 13)
Top control
panel (pg. v)
Focal plane
(pg. 41–42)
knob (pg. 63)
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Getting to Know the D1: Parts of the D1
Eyepiece shutter lever (pg. 62)
Delete button (pg. 81)/
Format button (pg. 13)
Monitor button (pg. 59)
LCD monitor (pg. vii)
Viewfinder eyepiece
AE/AF lock button (pg. 37, 41)
AF start (pg. 33)/
Cancel button (pg. 78)
Main command dial
Focus area selector
(pg. 36; playback pg. 79)
Focus area
selector lock
(pg. 36)
Battery pack latch (pg. 4)
Command lock/
Menu button (pg. 43, 46)
Custom setting button (pg. 66)/
Execute button (pg. 78)
Image quality button (pg. 29)/
Select all button (pg. 78)
Sensitivity button (pg. 30)/
Multiple select button (pg. 78)
White balance button (pg. 31)/
Thumbnail button (pg. 78)
Getting to Know the D1: Parts of the D1
IEEE 1394
connector cover
(pg. 103)
Rear control panel (pg. v)
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Cover for CompactFlash
card slot (pg. 12)
Memory card
access lamp (pg. 12)
Card slot cover
release button
(under cover) (pg. 12)
Accessories
Shutter-release button
(vertical shooting)
Shutter-release button
lock (vertical shooting)
Main command dial
(vertical shooting)
AF start (AF ON) button
(vertical shooting)
(pg. 4)
(pg. 4)
(pg. 33)
Tr ipod socket
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Body cap
BF-1A
Cover for
LCD monitor
Video cable
EG-D1
Camera strap
AN-D1
Getting to Know the D1: Parts of the D1
Top Control Panel
Shutter-speed lock (pg. 44)
Year/month indicator (pg. 8–9)
Clock battery indicator (pg. 8–9)
Exposure
compensation
indicator (pg. 51)
Bracketing
indicator (pg. 53)
Exposure
mode (pg. 43–47)
Flexible program
indicator (pg. 18)
Flash sync mode (pg. 96)
Electronic analog exposure display(pg. 48)/
Exposure compensation (pg. 54–55)
Shutter speed (pg. 43–44)/Exposure
compensation (pg. 51)/Date and time (pg. 8)
Aperture display (pg. 45)/Playback
(pg. 78–80)/PC mode indicator (pg. 104)
Day indicator (pg. 8–9)
Aperture lock
Number of
exposures
remaining
Current frame
number (pg. 22)
Battery indicator (pg. 5)
CompactFlash memory
card indicator (pg. 22)
Focus area display (pg. 36)
Rear Control Panel
Sensitivity indicator (pg. 30)Custom settings indicator (pg. 65)
Black-and-white mode (pg. 28–29) Monitor indicator
(pg. 46)
(pg. 22)
Image quality display (pg. 28–29)
Sensitivity/Number of exposures remaining/
File type/Custom settings number
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White-balance
mode (pg. 31–32)
CompactFlash card
status display
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Viewfinder Display
12mm (0.47˝) reference circle for center-weighted metering (pg. 41)
Focus brackets
(focus area)
(pg. 36)
Spot-metering targets
(pg. 42)
Aperture lock (pg. 45) Exposure mode (pg. 43–48)
Shutter-speed lock (pg. 44)
Focus indicator (pg. 20) Flash-ready light (pg. 95)
Exposure compensation
indicator (pg. 18)
Metering
system (pg. 41)
Auto-exposure
lock (pg. 49)
Shutter speed (pg. 44)
Aperture (pg. 45)
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Frame counter (pg.22)/
Exposures remaining
in buffer (pg. 22)/
Exposure compensation
exposure display (pg. 48)/
Exposure compensation (pg. 54–55)
value (pg. 51)
Electronic analog
Getting to Know the D1: Parts of the D1
LCD Monitor
1Frame number
1
100-6
1
100
NC_D1/DSC_
2000/01 /26
4567
1 Folder name
2Filename
3Frame number
23
0006.JPG
01:11:
6/18
20 NORM AL
5Time of recording
6Protected file
7Image quality
4 Date of recording
Note
The LCD monitor and control panels may darken or turn black at high temperatures. The
displays will return to normal when the temperature drops. At low temperatures, the
response time of the LCD control panels may drop, but response time will return to normal
when the temperature rises.
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Caring for the Camera and Battery
Do not drop
The camera and lens may malfunction if
subjected to strong shocks or vibration.
Keep dry
This product is not waterproof, and may
malfunction if immersed in water or exposed
to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the
internal mechanism can cause irreparable
damage.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as
occur when entering or leaving a heated
building on a cold day, can cause
condensation inside the device. To prevent
condensation, place the device in its carrying
case or a plastic bag before exposing it to
sudden changes in temperature.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity
of equipment that produces strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic
fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic
fields produced by equipment such as radio
transmitters could interfere with the color
LCD monitor, damage data stored on the
flash memory card, or affect the product’s
internal circuitry.
Do not touch shutter curtain
The shutter curtain is made of extremely thin
material and is easily damaged. Under no
circumstances should you exert pressure on
the curtain, poke it with cleaning tools or
other implements, or subject it to strong air
currents from a blower. Any of these actions
could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain.
Cleaning
• When cleaning the camera body, use a
blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe
gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using
your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe
off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly
dampened with pure water and then dry
your camera thoroughly. In rare instances,
static electricity produced by a brush or
cloth may cause the LCD displays to light
up or darken. This does not indicate a
malfunction, and the display will shortly
return to normal.
• When cleaning the lens and mirror,
remember that these elements are easily
damaged. Dust and lint should be gently
removed with a blower. When using an
aerosol blower, keep the can vertical (tilting
the can could result in liquid being sprayed
on the mirror). If you do get a fingerprint or
other stain on the lens, apply a small
amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and
wipe the lens carefully.
• See “Technical Notes: Cleaning the CCD”
for information on cleaning the CCD.
Storage
• To prevent mold or mildew, store the
equipment in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Do not store it with naptha or camphor
moth balls, close to equipment that
produces strong magnetic fields, or in areas
subject to high temperatures, for example
near a kerosene heater or in a car on a hot
day.
• When leaving the product unattended for a
long period of time, remove the battery to
prevent leakage and store the camera in a
plastic bag containing desiccant. Do not
however store the camera case in a plastic
bag, as this may cause the material to
deteriorate. Note also that desiccant loses
its ability to absorb moisture after a period
of time, and should be replaced at regular
intervals.
• To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera
out at least once a month to turn it on and
release the shutter a few times.
• Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
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Color LCD monitor
The monitor may contain a few pixels that are
•
always lit or that do not light. This is a
characteristic common to all TFT LCD monitors
and does not indicate a malfunction. Images
recorded with the camera will not be affected.
• Images in the monitor may be difficult to
see in a bright light.
• The monitor is lit by a fluorescent backlight.
Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker,
contact your Nikon service representative.
• Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor,
as this could cause damage or malfunction.
Dust or lint adhering to the monitor can be
removed with a blower brush. Stains can
be removed by rubbing the surface lightly
with a soft cloth or chamois leather.
Should the monitor break, care should be
•
taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and
to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor
touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
•
Replace the monitor cover when transporting
the camera or leaving it unattended.
Attaching the monitor cover
Holding the camera firmly in your right hand,
place the monitor cover so that the left side is
positioned for attachment. Once the left side
is correctly in place, push the right side
towards the monitor until it “clicks” into place.
Removing the monitor cover
Holding the camera firmly in your right hand,
lightly press the left side of the cover to the
right, loosening the lock on the right side. Once
the right side is loosened, detach the right side
of the cover first, followed by the left side.
Turn camera off before removing
battery or unplugging AC adapter
Do not unplug the product or remove the
battery while the camera is on, or while
images are being recorded or deleted from
memory. Forcibly cutting power to the product
in these circumstances could result in loss of
data or in damage to internal circuitry or
memory. To prevent an accidental
interruption of power, avoid carrying the
product with you while the AC adapter is
connected.
Observe proper precautions when
handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly
handled. Observe the following precautions
when handling batteries for use in this product:
• Be sure the product is off before inserting
or removing the battery. If you are using
the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Foreign matter on the battery terminals—
for example, sweat or oil—may prevent a
contact from being formed. Before
installing the battery, clean it thoroughly
with a soft, dry cloth.
• When the product is used continuously on
battery power for an extended period, the
battery may become hot. Due caution
should be observed when removing the
battery.
• Use only batteries approved for use in this
equipment.
• Do not expose the battery to flame or to
excessive heat or moisture. Do not shortcircuit or disassemble the battery.
Spare batteries
• Keep a spare battery fully charged when
taking photographs on important
occasions. Depending on your location,
you may find it difficult to purchase
replacement batteries on short notice.
• On cold days, the capacity of the battery
tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is
fully charged before taking photographs
outside in cold weather. Keep a spare
battery in a warm place and exchange the
two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold
battery may recover some of its charge.
Caring for the Camera and Battery
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Notice for customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using
other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC
rules.
D1
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
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Notices
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Contents
Getting to Know the D1............................................................................... ii
Caring for the Camera and Battery ....................................................... viii
About This Manual ....................................................................................... 1
First Steps ...................................................................................................... 3
1 Insert the Battery .................................................................................. 4
2Attach the Lens .................................................................................... 6
3Set the Time and Date ......................................................................... 8
4Choose a Language for the Menus ................................................. 10
5 Insert the Memory Card .................................................................... 12
6Take a Photograph............................................................................. 14
6.1 Set the advance mode to S (single frame) ........................... 14
6.2 Set image quality to NORM (normal) ..................................... 14
6.3 Set sensitivity to ISO 200 equivalent ........................................ 15
6.4 Set white balance to A (auto) ................................................ 15
6.5 Set the focus mode to S (single servo AF).............................. 16
6.6 Set the AF area mode to single area AF ............................... 16
6.7 Select the center focus area .................................................. 17
6.8 Select matrix metering ............................................................. 17
6.9 Set the exposure mode to programmed auto ..................... 18
6.10 Ready the camera ................................................................... 19
6.11 Half-press the shutter release button...................................... 20
6.12 Check the indicators in the viewfinder .................................. 20
6.13 Take a photograph................................................................... 21
7 Play the Photograph Back ................................................................ 23
Camera Settings ........................................................................................ 25
The Mode Dial ............................................................................................ 26
Image Quality ............................................................................................ 28
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) ..................................................................... 30
White Balance............................................................................................ 31
Autofocus ................................................................................................... 33
AF Area Mode ............................................................................................ 34
Focus Area .................................................................................................. 36
Focus Lock .................................................................................................. 37
Getting Good Results with Autofocus ..................................................... 39
Manual Focus ............................................................................................. 40
Metering ..................................................................................................... 41
Exposure Mode .......................................................................................... 43
Auto-Exposure Lock ................................................................................... 49
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Exposure Compensation .......................................................................... 51
Auto Bracketing ......................................................................................... 53
Capture Preview Mode ............................................................................ 56
Record-and-Review .................................................................................. 58
Playing Photographs Back........................................................................ 60
Self Timer Mode .......................................................................................... 62
Diopter Adjustment ................................................................................... 63
LCD Illuminator ........................................................................................... 63
Depth-of-Field Preview .............................................................................. 64
Focal Plane Position................................................................................... 64
Custom Settings ......................................................................................... 65
Changing Custom Settings ....................................................................... 66
Custom Settings Options ........................................................................... 67
Quick Guide to Custom Settings Options ........................................ 74
Two-Button Reset ........................................................................................ 76
Playback ....................................................................................................77
Playing Photographs Back........................................................................ 78
The Playback Menu ................................................................................... 82
Flash Photography .................................................................................... 93
Through-the-Lens Flash Photography ...................................................... 94
Flash Sync Modes ...................................................................................... 96
Compatible Speedlights ........................................................................... 98
Using a Speedlight ................................................................................... 100
Connections ............................................................................................ 101
Connecting to a Television or VCR ........................................................ 102
Connecting to a Computer ................................................................... 103
Reading Photographs from Memory Cards ......................................... 105
Technical Notes....................................................................................... 107
Replacing the Focusing Screen ............................................................. 108
Compatible Lenses .................................................................................. 109
Cleaning the CCD ................................................................................... 112
Optional Accessories .............................................................................. 114
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 118
Specifications ........................................................................................... 123
Exposure Program (Programmed Auto) ................................................ 127
Index ........................................................................................................ 128
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D1 digital camera. This chapter
describes the basic layout of this manual.
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This manual is divided into seven main chapters:
First Steps
Outlines the steps you will take when using your camera for the first time, from
installing the batteries to taking photographs at basic settings.
Camera Settings
Details the advanced settings of your camera.
Custom Settings
Describes the options available in the camera’s custom settings menu.
Playback
Details how to play back and delete images recorded with your camera.
Flash Photography
Lists the flash options available for the D1.
Connections
Describes how to connect your camera to a computer or television.
Technical Notes
Lists the accessories available for your camera, describes how to care for the
camera’s CCD, and provides troubleshooting tips.
Tip
When taking photographs on important occasions, take a few trial shots to confirm that
the camera is functioning properly. Whenever you are in doubt about how a
photograph will turn out, you can take a trial shot and play it back in the camera’s LCD
monitor.
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About This Manual
FIRST STEPS
This chapter covers the steps you will take when using your camera for the first
time, from inserting the battery to taking your first photograph. It describes the
most commonly used settings for D-Type autofocus (AF) Nikkor lenses, as
shown below.
Lens D-Type AF Nikkor lens
Sensitivity
Operating mode
Image quality
White balance
Focus mode
AF area mode Single area AF
Focus area
Metering
Exposure mode
ISO 200 equivalent
Single-frame shooting (S)
Normal
Auto
Single-servo autofocus
(AF-S)
Center
3D color matrix metering
Programmed auto (P)
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1 Insert the Battery
Insert the battery and check the battery indicator.
.1 Charge the battery
1
The D1 uses rechargeable EN-4 Ni-MH battery packs (available
separately). Be sure the battery is fully charged before inserting it in the
camera.
Batteries can be charged in about 90 minutes
using the MH-16 Quick Charger (available separately). See the documentation provided with
the MH-16 for details. More information about
batteries can be found in “Technical Notes:
Optional Accessories.”
.2 Insert the battery in the camera
1
A B C
Be sure the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery pack
(A). Turn the battery pack latch to the open position (B) and insert the
battery in the camera (C).
Tip
The EN-4 rechargeable battery pack can also be recharged using the MH-15 Quick
Charger for the F100 film camera or the EH-3 Quick Charger for the E3/E3s digital
cameras.
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First Steps: Insert the Battery
.3 Turn the battery pack latch to the locked position
1
.4 Check the battery indicator
1
A B
Turn the camera on (A) and confirm the battery level in the control panel
on top of the camera (B).
Battery fully charged
Low battery
Ready a fully-charged spare battery. (The display in the viewfinder
turns off to save power when no operations are being performed.)
Battery exhausted
No photographs can be taken until the battery has been replaced.
All indicators in the viewfinder and rear control panel, and all indicators
in the top control panel other than the exposure mode, battery indicator,
and exposure counter, disappear six seconds after the camera is
turned on (automatic meter switch-off).
Tip
Reactivating the display
Lightly press (half-press) the shutter-release button to reactivate the display in the
control panel and viewfinder. Indicators will be displayed for six seconds after you
remove your finger from the button. Note that when using the shutter-release button
for vertical shooting, you will need to set the shutter-release button lock release for
vertical shooting to the unlocked position.
The length of time before automatic meter switch-off can be changed using custom
settings (see “Custom Settings,” item 15).
First Steps: Insert the Battery
5
2Attach the Lens
After making sure that the camera is off, mount the lens and set the
aperture to its minimum setting (largest f-number).
.1 Attach the lens to the camera body
2
A B
Turn the camera off (A). Align the mounting mark on the lens with the
mounting mark on the camera body, then, being careful not to touch the
lens-release button, turn the lens counter-clockwise until it locks into
place (B).
If no lens is attached, or if a non-CPU lens is attached (see “Technical
Notes: Compatible Lenses”), F-- will appear in the top control panel and
viewfinder when the camera is turned on (if the exposure mode is set
to programmed auto or shutter-priority auto, the exposure mode
indicator will also blink).
.2 Set aperture to its minimum setting
2
Set the lens to minimum aperture (maximum f-number).
If the lens is not set to the minimum aperture, a blinking FEE indicator
will appear in the viewfinder and in the control panel on top of the
camera when the camera is turned on. The shutter can not be released
while this indicator is displayed.
Tip
To get the most from your camera, use a D-Type AF Nikkor lens (see “Technical Notes:
Compatible Lenses” for more information).
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First Steps: Attach the Lens
.3 Lock the aperture ring
2
2
ft
m
2
8
7
0
5
0
3
5
2
8
85
1
0
5
22
2
If you do not intend to set aperture manually using the lens aperture
ring, lock the lens aperture (the aperture ring can not be used unless
changes have been made to default settings as described in “Custom
Settings,” item 22).
Detaching the lens
Before detaching the lens, turn the camera off. Then turn the lens clockwise
while holding down the lens-release button.
When no lens is attached…
If the camera’s lens mount is not covered, dust may find its way onto the
mirror or viewfinder screen. This can be
prevented by attaching the BF-1A body
cap to the camera when no lens is in
place (note that the BF-1 body cap can
not be used with the D1).
Note
When attaching or detaching the lens or body cap, be careful that dirt or other foreign
matter does not enter the camera body. The presence of foreign matter inside the
camera could affect your photographs. When changing lenses or replacing the body
cap, hold the camera with the base down or tilted so that the lens mount faces the
ground. Be sure to replace the body cap when no lens is in place.
First Steps: Attach the Lens
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3 Set the Time and Date
The D1 records the time and date for each photograph taken. Before
using your camera, set the internal clock-calendar to the current time
and date.
.1 Check the time and date in the control panel
3
A B
After turning the camera on, press the auto-bracketing button (BKT)
and exposure compensation button (
indicator will be displayed in the control panel on top of the camera (B).
Press the exposure-compensation button (
month and day, a second time to display the hour and minute. Pressing
the button a third time will clear the time and date from the display).
Note
The clock-calendar is powered by an independent battery with a life of about ten years.
When no charge remains, the clock-battery replacement indicator will appear in the
control panel on top of the camera. Take the camera to a Nikon-authorized service
center, where the clock battery can be replaced for a fee.
) simultaneously. The year
) once to display the
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First Steps: Set the Time and Date
.2 Set the time and date
3
A B
To set the time and date, turn the camera on and hold the autobracketing button down for more than two seconds while pressing the
exposure compensation button (A). The year indicator in the control
panel on top of the camera will flash (B). Set the year using the main
command dial. Pressing the exposure-compensation button will cause
the month, day, hour, and minute to be displayed in turn; the item
currently displayed can be set using the main command dial. Press the
exposure compensation button when the minute is displayed to clear
the time and date from the display, putting any changes into effect (the
display disappears automatically, cancelling changes to settings, if no
operations are performed for three minutes).
Note
The time/date display is cleared from the control panel when the shutter-release button
is pressed half way. Changes to the time and date will not be saved.
First Steps: Set the Time and Date
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4Choose a Language for the Menus
Camera menus and messages can be displayed in English, German,
French, or Japanese. To select the language used:
.1 Display the playback menu
4
A B
Holding the mode dial lock-release down, turn the mode dial to PLAY
(playback mode). Turn the camera on and press the
display the playback menu (B).
.2 Choose SET UP from the playback menu
4
PLAY BACK
DELETE
SLIDE SHOW
PROTECT
HIDE IMAGE
PRINT SET
SET UP
SET
Unlock the focus-area selector and press ▼ until SET UP is highlighted.
Press the focus-area selector to the right to display the SET UP menu.
PLAY BACK
DELETE
SLIDE SHOW
PROTECT
HIDE IMAGE
PRINT SET
SET UP
SET
button (A) to
10
SET UP
FOLDERS
D1
OPTIONS
20S
AUTO O FF
LANGUAGE
E
N
VIDEO OUTPUT
CARDFORMAT
SET
First Steps: Choose a Language for the Menus
.3 Choose a language from the LANGUAGE menu
4
SET UP
FOLDERS
D1
OPTIONS
20S
AUT O O F F
LANGUAGE
E
N
VIDEO OUTPUT
CARDFORMAT
SET
LANGUAGE
D
E
F
J
Using the focus-area selector, highlight LANGUAGE and press the
selector to the right to display the LANGUAGE menu. Highlight the
desired language and press the focus-area selector to the right (or
press the
button) to put your choice into effect.
First Steps: Choose a Language for the Menus
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5 Insert the Memory Card
The D1 digital camera uses compact flash-memory cards to record
photographs and other information. Before taking photographs, you
will need to insert a memory card in the camera’s card slot.
.1 Open the card slot
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After making sure the camera is off, open the door covering the cardslot cover release button (1) and press the card-slot cover release
button (2) to open the card slot (3).
.2 Insert the memory card, fold the eject button over,
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and close the cover
A B
Insert the memory card in the slot (A), being sure that the card terminals
are fully inserted in the connector at the back of the slot. The card
should be inserted facing the ▲CARD label next to the card slot.
Important:
backwards. Do not use force when inserting the card. Either
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action could damage your camera.
Fold the eject button over and close the cover (B). If the button is not folded
over when the cover is closed, closing the door may partially eject the card,
causing errors in recording photographs or during playback.
Do not attempt to insert the card upside down or
Note
The following CompactFlash memory cards have been tested and approved for use
in the D1:
•Nikon EC-CF CompactFlash memory cards
• SanDisk Corporation SDCFB-4/8/15/30/40/48/64/96 CompactFlash memory cards
Operation is not guaranteed with other cards. IBM microdrive cards are not supported.
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First Steps: Insert the Memory Card
Removing memory cards
When removing memory cards, turn the camera off and open the
card-slot cover. After confirming that the access lamp is off, stand
the eject button up and press it down to eject the card.
to remove the card while the access lamp is on
in loss of data or in damage to the camera or the card.
Important:
use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards
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from the camera.
The compact flash card may become hot while in
Do not attempt
. Doing so could result
Formatting memory cards
Memory cards must be formatted before they can be used to record
photographs. When formatting memory cards, first make sure the
camera is on, then hold the
two seconds. A blinking FOR indicator will appear in the top control
panel. To format the memory card, press the two buttons again.
buttons down simultaneously for
Note:
Formatting memory cards permanently erases any
data they may contain. Before formatting the card, be sure
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to make copies of data you would like to keep.
When the card is formatted, the frame-number display in the control
panel on top of the camera will show 1, and the number of exposures
remaining will appear in both control panels (when a hundred or
more exposures remain, the control panels will show FL).
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6Take a Photograph
This section describes how to take a photograph using the most
commonly-used settings.
.1 Set the advance mode to S (single frame)
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Hold the mode dial lock-release down and turn the mode dial to S
(single frame). See “Camera Settings: The Mode Dial” for more
information.
.2 Set image quality to NORM (normal)
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A C
B
After turning the camera on, hold the
main command dial (B). The image-quality display in the rear control
panel (C) will cycle through the image-quality settings as shown below.
Stop when the display shows NORM (normal).
HI FINE NORM BASIC
See “Camera Settings: Image Quality” for more information.
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button down (A) and turn the
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.3 Set sensitivity to ISO 200 equivalent
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A CB
Hold the
sensitivity display in the rear control panel will cycle through the
sensitivity settings as shown below. Stop when the display shows 200
(ISO 200 equivalent).
See “Camera Settings: Sensitivity” for more information.
.4 Set white balance to A (auto)
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A CB
Hold the
white-balance display in the rear control panel will cycle through the
white-balance settings as shown below. Stop when the display shows
A (auto white balance).
A PRE
See “Camera Settings: White Balance” for more information.
button down (A) and turn the main command dial (B). The
200 400 800 1600
button down (A) and turn the main command dial (B). The
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.5 Set the focus mode to S (single servo AF)
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Turn the focus mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to S
(single servo AF). For more information on focus settings, see “Camera
Settings.”
.6 Set the AF area mode to single area AF
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A B C
Hold down the AF area mode button (A) and turn the main command
dial (B). Stop when [ ] (single area AF) appears in the control panel on
top of the camera (C). AF area mode is detailed in “Camera Settings:
AF Area Mode.”
Autofocus
In autofocus (AF) mode, the camera focuses automatically when the shutter-release
button is pressed half way, or when the AF start button is pressed. Two autofocus
modes are available: S (single-servo AF) and C (continuous AF). In single-servo AF,
the shutter can only be released when the camera is in focus.
Do not use the focus ring when autofocus is in effect.
Autofocus can be set to start only when the AF start button is pressed (see
“Custom Settings,” item 4).
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First Steps: Take a Photograph
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