Nikon E2 - E2S User Manual

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Digital Still Camera

Instruction Manual

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—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outiet on a circuit different from

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We Name: Address:

declare that the product

Nikon UK Limited Nikon House, 380 Richmond Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 5PR, UK

Product Name: Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer's Address:

is in conformity with the following Standards

Safety; EN60950 EMC: EN55022: 1987 Class B

following the provisions of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).

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déclarons que ce produit Nom du produit: Nom du fabricant:

Adresse du fabricant:

Nikon Digital Still Camera E2/E2s

Nikon Corporation Fuji Bldg., 2-3, Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100, Japan

EN50082-1

IEC801-2: 1991 4kVCD, 8kVAD IEC801-3: 1984 3V/m IEC801-4: 1988 IkV AC, 0,5kV I/O

Nikon UK Limited Nikon House, 380 Richmond Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 5PR, UK

Nikon appareil photo numérique E2/E2S Nikon Corporation Fuji Bldg., 2-3, Marunouchi 3-chome,

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100, Japan

est conforme aux normes suivantes

selon les dispositions de la directive de la CEE (89/336/EEC) et de la directive Basse tension (73/23/EEC).

Sécurité: EN60950 CEE: EN55022: 1987 Classe B

EN50082-1

IEC801-2: 1991 4kVCD, 8kVAD IEC801-3: 1984 3V/m IEC801-4: 1988 IkV AC, 0,5kV I/O

ERKLÄRUNG ÜBER EG-NORMENGERECHTHEIT

Wir Name: Anschrift:

erklären hiermit, daß das folgende Produkt

Nikon UK Limited Nikon House, 380 Richmond Road, Kingston, Surrey KT2 5PR, UK

Produktbezeichnung: Name des Herstellers: Anschrift des Herstellers:

den nachstehend aufgeführten Normen genügt:

und zwar gemäß den Bestimmungen der EMC-Richtlinie (89/336/EEO) und der Niederspannungs-Richtlinie (73/23/EEC).

Kingston, UK

Place

Lieu

Ort

Sicherheit: EN60950 EMC: EN55022: 1987 Klasse B

March 1, 1995 Date

Date Datum

Nikon Digital Still Camera E2/E2s Nikon Corporation Fuji Bldg,, 2-3, Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100, Japan

EN50082-1

IEC801-2 IEC801-3 IEC801-4

1991 4kVCD,8kVAD 1984 3V/m 1988 IkV AC, 0,5kV I/O

; '

Signature/Managing Director Singature/Directeur général Unterschrift/Geschäftsführer

Nomenclature

1 Focus mode selector (See page 42.)

2 Lens release button (See page 20.)

3 Lens mounting Index (See page 20.) 4 White balance window (See page 39.) 5 Camera strap eyelet 6 Accessory shoe (See page 65.) 7 Eyepiece ring (See page 29.)

8 Remote terminal (See page 63.)

9 Aperture dial (See page 53.) 10 LCD panel (See page 17.)

Standard accessories

11 12

15 16

11 MODE (exposure mode) button (See page 35.)

12 Metering system button (See page 36.) 13 Exposure Compensation button (+/-) (See page 58.)

14 SENS (sensitivity selector) button (See page 41.)

15 Main dial lock-release button (See page 34.) 16 Shutter release button (See page 30.) 17 Main dial (L, S, C, SD*. PB) (See page 34.) 18 Command dial (See page 27.)

19 AF-L (Auto Focus Lock) button (See page 61.)

20 AF/AE-L (double lock) lever (See page 57.)

To remove the terminal cap: loosen the screw

approx, two turns counter-clockwise. To attach the terminal cap: first push the

rubber portion of the cap back into place securely and tighten the screw by turning it clockwise.

18 19

II- 'WiiAQl

SiSiiisi;

CMND-L (command lock) button (See page 46.)

V-Out (Video Output) terminal (See page 47.)

D-Out (Digital Output) / E. Trig. (External Triggering) terminal (See page 62.)

QUALITY (image quality) button (See page 37.)

W. BAL (white balance mode) button (See page 38.)

DATE (date setting) button (See page 23.)

SEND DATA (batch data transfer) button*

FORMAT (ERASE) buttons (See page 50.)

ERASE LAST (last data erase) buttons (See page 50.)

Image Memory Card confirmation window (See page 25.)

AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock) button (See page 56.)

Eject knob lock-release button (See page 24.)

Image memory card (PC card) eject knob (See page 24.)

Camera back (incorporating the Image Memory Card slot) (See page 24.)

Battery eject lever (See page 21.)

Tripod socket

Foreword

Thank you for choosing the Nikon Digital Still Camera

E2/E2S. In addition to this camera’s advanced digital imaging technology, it also includes many high

performance Nikon features such as Matrix metering, Autofocus operation and compatibility with Nikon’s advanced Speedlight System for Automatic Balanced Fill-

Flash, and wireless multiple flash photography. Through its digital technology, images taken and stored on the camera’s accessory memory card can be viewed on a compatible computer (PC or Mac) or displayed on a TV

monitor; through compatible computer software the images can be enhanced on screen and then printed using optional printing devices. We hope that you will enjoy using this professional Nikon product and that it will help you expand your professional opportunities in photography. We would appreciate hearing about your experience with your

new Nikon E2/E2s camera. To ensure that you fully

understand the operation of the E2/E2s camera, we urge you to thoroughly read this manual. Thank you.

About this manual

The instruction materials consist of the main manual and a separate Quick Reference sheet for easy reference. Read these

manuals thoroughly in order to make the most of your camera's

potential.

In the main manual, we begin with instructions on how to

prepare the camera for shooting and move on to a variety of

basic and advanced photographic techniques using all available functions. In the separate Quick Reference sheet, we explain

some basic photographic procedures for taking pictures using the camera's simple and convenient functions.

Marks used in this manual

•CAUTION Denotes important points where caution or

mandatory action is required.

► NOTE

See page . Indicates the reference page.

Useful points that should be remembered for future reference.

General recommendations

iWarranty/registration cards

Confirm that warranty and registration cards are included in this package. Please fill out all necessary items on your cards and send them without delay to your nearest Nikon service facility to ensure coverage under Nikon's stated guarantee.

¡Take some trial shots.

When you first handle your E2/E2s camera, and before going on an important assignment, be sure to test the camera and all its functions first. Should you find any problems, immediately take your camera to an authorized Nikon service center for repair.

—Nikon is not liable for any financial loss resulting from equipment malfunction.

■ Have Nikon check your camera regularly.

As this camera is a precision instrument, we recommend that customers have their camera serviced once every one or two years, and overhauled once every three to five years. —I'Ve especially recommend these procedures if the camera is being used for commercial

applications.

I Use only Nikon-approved equipment

This camera has been designed for use in combination with Nikon lenses, speedlights and accessories.

—Using lenses or accessories other than those specified by Nikon may adversely affect

the camera and cause damage.

—Please refer to the chart for a complete list of usable lenses. (See page 75.)

I Note on copyright

Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

Description of acronyms NTSC

..........

...National Television System Committee, color television

telecasting specifications adopted mainly in Japan and the U.S.

PAL

.............

...Phase Alternation Line, a color television system

adopted mainly by European countries and China.

JPEG

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...Joint Photographic Experts Group, a joint organization

of the ISO and the CCITT promoting standard specifications for a graphic file coded compression system.

TIFF

............

...Tagged Image File Format, a high density bit-mapped

graphics format for scanned images.

PC Card......

...Computer memory card complying with PCMCIA/JEIDA

standards.

PCMCIA......

...Personal Computer Memory Card International

Association.

JEIDA

..........

...Japan Electronic Industry Development Association

MS-DOS

.....

...Microsoft Disk Operating System, a single-user

operating system for personal computers.

SRAM card

...Static Random Access Memory card, an Image

Memory Card incorporating SRAM memory devices.

ATA card

.....

...A high-speed memory card complying with PC Card

(ATA) specifications.

WARNING...................................................................................2-5

Nomenclature..............................................................................6-8

Foreword

About this manual ..........................................................................9

General recommendations

Description of acronyms................................................................11

System chart.................................................................................14

Major features

Viewfinder indications...................................................................16

LCD panel indications Dedicated accessories

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15 17

Preparations for taking pictures

Mounting and removing the lens

Installing and removing the battery

Checking battery power................................................................22

Setting and checking date and time

Inserting the Image Memory Card

Basic camera settings

Selecting Programmed Auto mode

Holding the camera and composing the picture...........................29

Focusing and shooting

Playing back the pictures........................................................31-32

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24-25

Functions and settings..........................................33

Setting the frame advance mode

Setting the exposure mode

Setting the metering systems ......................................................36

Setting image quality....................................................................37

Adjusting white balance

Setting the sensitivity level...........................................................41

Setting the focus mode

Setting the six basic modes simultaneously.................................45

Command lock..............................................................................46

Playing back pictures..............................................................47-49

Erasing data in the Image Memory Card

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34 35

Advanced photography

Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode...........................................52

Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

Manuai Exposure Mode..........................................................54-55

Exposure compensation

Autofocus with main subject off-center....................................60-61

Externai synchro-fiash shooting...................................................62

Remote photography (générai)

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56-59

Flash photography

Avaiiabie Nikon Speediights.........................................................65

Flash modes available with Nikon Speediights............................66

Notes on using the Speedlight Taking flash pictures in TTL auto flash mode Taking pictures in rear-curtain sync flash mode

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67 68-69 70-71

Controls in detail....................................................72

Usable lenses..........................................................................73-74

Lens usability chart Shutter speed and aperture

Special focusing situations...........................................................78

Downloading image data..............................................................79

Cleaning the camera's built-in lens.........................................80-81

Image Memory Card The dedicated Rechargeable Battery Pack

Troubleshooting.......................................................................85-86

Optional accessories...............................................................87-89

EV chart for flash photography.....................................................90

Camera care tips.....................................................................91-93

Specifications .........................................................................94-96

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75-76

83-84

System chart

PC Card Drive ED-10 Persorral computer

Image Memory Card EC-15

Personal computer

Printer

Data transfer

Modem

Printer

Data transfer

Modem

Digital Still Camera E2/E2S

DC Adaptor ES-1

Rechargeable Battery Pack EN-1

Quick Charger EH-1 (EH-2)

External Sync Adaptor EX-10

AC power outlet

I I Nikon product

Major features

■ High resolution, high quality images

1.3 million pixel CCD (1280 x 1000 pixels) and digital image recording systems capture crisp full-color, high quality, high resolution pictures. Picture quality does not become degraded through repeated duplication.

■ JPEG image data compression system

You can record image data in either compressed or non compressed format. The internationally recognized JPEG compression system is in use with this camera. Non-compressed images are stored as TIFF files, a standard image file format. Image files can be used in a variety of applications.

■ PC Card

A PC card (Image Memory Card EC-15) complying with the PCMCIA and JEIDA standards is used for storing image data.

I MS-DOS file management system

This camera is compatible with the MS-DOS file management system. Image data can be transferred directly to a personal computer without the need for file conversion. Use PC Card Drive ED-10 or a computer with a built-in PC card slot.

lAF and AE controls

Fligh performance, high precision photography is possible due to Nikon F4 series camera-based AF and AE control systems.

IVarious interchangeable Nikon F-mount lenses

Most F-mount AF Nikkor and Al-type Nikkor lenses for Nikon 35mm SLR cameras can be used without any modification. Note; Please refer to the chart for a complete list of usable lenses. (See pages 75-76)

I Built-in playback function

The camera comes with a video output terminal (NTSC and PAL) that allows you to playback exposed images on an external TV monitor.

I Built-in aperture control unit

A newly developed, high-precision aperture control unit is built into the camera to increase exposure accuracy. (You cannot set the aperture by turning the lens aperture ring.)

Viewfinder indications

X ► • ^ ^ V

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4 ------------------5 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------9

1 Exposure compensation 2 Focus indicators 3 Metering system 4 Automatically selected shutter speed (in P and A mode)

Manually selected shutter speed (in S and M mode)

5 Automatically selected aperture (In P and S mode)

Manually selected aperture (In A and M mode)

6 Flash-ready light

7 Exposure modes

P (Programmed auto mode) S (Shutter-priority auto mode)

A (Aperture-priority auto mode)

8 Frame counter

9 Exposure indicators (in M mode)

10 5mm-dia. reference circle for spot metering

11 12mm-dia. reference circle for center-weighted metering 12 Focus brackets

A complete set of viewfinder indications are shown in the above illustration for purposes of reference only. All these viewfinder indications would never appear at one time in normal operation.

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LCD panel indications

Exposure compensation

Exposure mode

Image Memory Card Battery Lock indicator Aperture Shutter speed Frames-remaining counter

Metering system

Image quality

Frames-shot counter

Sensitivity

White balance mode

A complete set of indications are shown on the above LCD panel for

purposes of reference only. All these indications would never appear

at one time in normal operation.

LCDs are temperature sensitive, and may turn black at high

temperatures. They clear up when the temperature drops back to

normal. In cold temperatures, LCDs may take longer to change the display

mode. This is typical of LCDs and not a problem. It is common for an LCD to diminish in contrast after approximately 6 to 7

years. When the LCD in your E2/E2s exhibits reduced contrast, the LCD can be replaced by the Nikon Service Center for a fee.

See pages 85-86 for details on LCD panel indications.

Dedicated accessories

The following accessories are not included with the E2/E2s, but are required for proper operation of the camera.

—See page 87 for other optional accessories.

■ Rechargeabie Battery Pack EN-1

The EN-1 is the dedicated NiCd battery

pack for this camera. Be sure to charge the battery pack fully before using it for the first time.

—The battery pack was not charged when

shipped from the factory.

—See page 83 for details about the battery

pack.

■ Quick Charger EH-1* (EH-2)**

The EH-1 (EH-2) is the dedicated charger for rechargeable battery pack EN-1. It takes approx. 60 minutes to fully recharge the EN-1 (at room temperature).

—For more details, refer to the instruction

manual provided with the Quick Charger.

—DC adaptor (ES-1) is provided.

■ Nikon image Memory Card EC-15

The EC-15 Image Memory Card is a dedicated ATA PC card for this camera complying with PCMCIA Pel. 2.1 and JEIDA Ver. 4.2 standards. Be sure to initialize the card before using it for the first time. (See page 25.)

—See page 82 for details on the Image

Memory Card.

*The EH-1 is sold exclusively in the US and Canada. *The EH-2 is sold outside the US and Canada.

Preparations

for taking pictures

Mounting and removing the iens

Only the Nikkor lenses which are listed In the usability chart can be used with the E2/E2s. (See pages 75-76.)

—Be sure to set the Main dial to L. (See page 34.)

—Be careful not to touch, smear or damage the CPU contacts as this may

cause the camera to malfunction. If this occurs, clean the contacts with a soft, clean, dry cloth.

Removing the body cap

Rotate the body cap clockwise to remove.

Mounting the lens

Mount the lens by aligning the

distance/aperture index line on the lens with the lens mounting index on the camera.

Rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it locks into place.

—Do not press the lens release button when

mounting the lens.

Removing the lens

Depress and hold the lens release button; securely grip the lens and rotate it clockwise, in the direction of the arrow.

When leaving the camera without a lens

Attach the body cap to the camera body; align the indexes on both the cap and the body, and rotate the cap counter-clockwise as far as it will go.

If the lens release button remains stuck in the pressed position

Make sure you rotate the lens until the lens release button returns back to the normal position with a click.

Installing and removing the battery

Use the Rechargeable Battery Pack EN-1. The battery pack was not charged when shipped from the factory. You must charge the battery fully before installing it for the first time, (See page 83.)

—Never touch the battery pack's metal port with another metal object. —Be sure to set the Main dial to L when installing and removing the battery

pack.

—See page 83 for handling batteries.

Fully recharging the battery pack

Use dedicated Quick Charger EH-1 (EH-2).

A full recharge takes approx. 60 minutes.

Installing the battery pack

Install the fully charged battery pack (EN-1) into the battery chamber at the bottom of the camera and push it down until it locks into place.

Removing the battery pack

Turn the battery eject lever in the direction of the arrow; the battery pack then pops out and can be removed.

Checking battery power

Be sure to check the camera’s battery power after installing a

fresh battery pack or prior to taking photographs in order to

avoid accidental failure,

Set the Main dial to any position other than L. Confirm that the

indicators appear in the LCD panel

and inside the viewfinder.

While pressing the Main dial lock-release button, rotate the Main dial.

—If no indicators appear, reinstall the

battery pack. (See page 21.)

Confirm that no warning indicator appears.

If the da mark (Insufficient battery power Indicator) blinks In the LCD panel, the battery is weak. Replace with a fully charged battery.

—If you continue to use the camera with the

indictor blinking, the camera may not work correctly.

if the d3] mark blinks in the LCD panel, immediately replace the battery with a fully charged one.

-Battery power is exhausted.

Setting and checking date and time

You can check the current data by pushing the DATE button. The display in the LCD panel changes in the following order: Year, Month, Day, Hour, and Minute as you push the DATE button. To correct the data, adjust in the following way.

—You cannot check and adjust the data when the Main dial is set to PB.

Press the shutter release button halfway and push the DATE button.

Push the DATE button for at least one second so that the "year" section starts to blink. Next remove your finger from the shutter release button.

Rotate the command dial to set the

correct “year” and push the DATE

button.

Rotate the command dial counter-clockwise to increase the setting values, and rotate clockwise to decrease the setting values. Then push the DATE button again, and the "month" section starts to blink.

Follow the same procedure to set the “month,” “day,” “hour”

and “minute.”

Rotate the command dial to set the correct “month”, "day,” “hour” and “minute,” and push the DATE button. When the "minute” is set and the DATE button is pushed, the clock starts working.

—The dock oniy starts working from 00 sec. when the "minute" setting is

corrected.

—If the camera is left untouched in the date/time setting mode for more than

90 seconds, the LCD panel returns to the normal display mode.

—If the shutter is released while date/time setting is in progress, the

date/time setting mode will be canceled, and all data set will be Invalid.

Inserting the Image Memory Card

Use the Nikon Image Memory Card EC-15 and be sure to initialize the card before using it for the first time.

—The Image Memory Card EC-15 is an ATA PC card and is in compliance with

the PCMCiA Pel. 2.1 and JEIDA Ver. 4.2 standards.

—See page 82 for details on the Image Memory Card.

Inserting the Image Memory Card

Opening the camera back

Holding down the eject knob lock-release

button, slide the Image Memory Card eject knob in the direction of the arrow to open the camera back.

Inserting the memory card

Holding the Image Memory Card face up

{with the <1 arrow pointing left), insert it into the card slot in the camera back.

—Never touch the terminals with your finger

or with a metallic object.

Closing the camera back

Close the camera back by pushing it down carefully until it clicks shut.

—If the camera back is not shut properly, a

warning indicator appears in the LCD panel and the viewfinder. (See page 85.)

LCD confirmation

The Image Memory Card indicator appears in the LCD panel and the viewfinder.

• CAUTION

• If no memory card is inserted, the Image Memory Card indicator in the LCD panel and the viewfinder blinks as a warning. You should then insert an Image Memory Card.

• To confirm that an Image Memory Card is

inserted, look at the Image Memory Card confirmation window.

• Be aware that the camera will function even with no Image Memory Card inserted.

Initializing (formatting) the card

Open the cover on the camera side.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

Press the FORMAT (ERASE)

buttons simultaneously for at least

one second to start initializing the

Image Memory Card.

—When the initialization is complete, the

frame counter advances to “1".

—Initializing time depends on the type and

capacity of the memory card.

ICAUTION

Any data in the memory card will be deleted during initialization.

• This data will not be recoverable.

• Take special care when initializing a memory card other than for the first time.

Basic camera settings

The following lens type and settings selection provide highly automatic, convenient operation. You may use any usalbe Nikkor lens or make any combination of settings according to your preferences or picture taking requirements.

• Lens:

• Exposure mode:

• Metering system:

• Image quality:

• White balance:

• Sensitivity:

To automatically and quickly reset the camera to the preceding settings, press the MODE button and SENS button simultaneously. (See page 45.)

AF Nikkor lens

P (Programmed auto)

Matrix metering T*!! NORMAL

Auto (A)

STD (Standard)

Selecting Programmed Auto mode

Programmed Auto is ideal for quick operation and is the simplest method for exposure control. Use this mode for most general photographic situations.

Set the focus mode to S.

Rotate the focus mode selector to S (Single Servo Autofocus).

—See page 42 for details on focus modes.

Set the frame advance mode to S.

While pressing the Main dial lock-release

button, rotate the Main dial to S (Single

frame shooting),

—See page 34 for details on the frame

advance mode.

Set the exposure mode to P.

Keeping the MODE button pressed, rotate

the command dial to set the exposure mode to P (Programmed Auto) mode.

—See page 35 for details on the exposure

mode.

Set the metering system to K.

While pressing the metering system button,

rotate the command dial to set the metering

system to Matrix Metering E*3.

—See page 36 for details on metering

systems.

Selecting Programmed Auto mode

Set the image quality to NORMAL.

Keeping the QUALITY button pressed, rotate the command dial to set the image quality to NORMAL.

—See page 37 for details on image quality.

Set the white balance to A.

While pressing the W.Bal button, rotate the command dial to set the white balance to A (auto)

—See page 38 for details on white balance.

Set the sensitivity to STD.

While keeping the SENS button pressed,

rotate the command dial to set the sensitivity to STD (standard).

—See page 41 for details on sensitivity.

Holding the camera and composing the picture

Adjust the eyepoint.

You can select the best viewing position by

adjusting the eyepoint. Eyeglass wearers

will benefit from pushing in the eyepiece,

while others can pull the eyepiece out for better viewing. To pull the eyepiece out, rotate the eyepiece ring counter-clockwise until it comes off the thread, and pull it out until it stops. Then rotate the eyepiece ring counter-clockwise to secure it.

—To push the eyepiece in, repeat the same

operation in reverse.

Hold the camera and look through the viewfinder.

Hold the camera steady to avoid camera shake or incorrect focusing.

—In autofocus mode, keep your hands off

the lens focusing ring when shooting.

Compose the picture.

Position the focus bracket on the main subject and compose.

—If the main subject is off-center, use the

AF-L button. (See page 60.)

Focusing and shooting

Set the Main dial to any position other than L, and press the shutter

release button halfway.

Confirm that the in-focus indicator • appears in the viewfinder.

—In autofocus mode, keep your hands off

the lens focusing ring when shooting.

• NOTE Shutter release operation

• Press the shutter release button lightly to power the camera ON;

indicators appear in the LCD panel and inside the viewfinder.

• Power-hold timer allows the indicator illumination to last for 16 seconds after you remove your finger from the shutter release button.

• Fully depress the shutter release button to take pictures.

Confirm that the in-focus indicator

• appears and release the shutter

to take a picture.

Also confirm that the shutter speed and aperture indicators are visible.

If the following indications appear:

Autofocus is not possible. (See page 78.)

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◄

Hi, Lo

The subject is out of focus and the area in front of the subject

is in focus. (See page 86.)

The subject is out of focus and the area behind the subject is

in focus. (See page 86.) Out of exposure control range (overexposure or underexpo

sure alert) (See page 86.)

Check the frame counter.

Each time the shutter is released, the frames-shot counter advances to the next frame number, while the frames-remaining counter counts down by one frame. When the memory card is full, "0" blinks in the LCD panel to alert you, and the shutter locks up.

Playing back the pictures

The camera has a built-in video output terminal that enables you to immediately playback the exposed images on a TV

monitor with a video input terminal.

—Both NTSC and PAL color television systems are available with this camera.

See page 48 for switching from the NTSC to the PAL system or vice versa.

Connect the camera to a TV monitor.

Connect the Video Cable EG-10 (provided) to the camera's video output terminal and the monitor’s video input terminal.

—See page 7 on removing the terminal cap.

Rotate the Main dial to PB (playback).

Rotate the command dial.

Rotate the command dial once in either

direction to playback one frame.

—When you wish to playback a particular

frame, first rotate the command dial while

pressing the SENS button to specify the

frame number, then remove your finger from the SENS button.

Playing back the pictures

When finished, rotate the Main dial to L.

Camera power will turn OFF automatically after approx. 3 minutes when the camera is not in use. We recommend setting the Main dial to L to conserve battery power.

Functions and settings

This section expiains basic camera functions and how best to utiiize them to obtain optimum resuits in a variety of photographic situations.

When setting the exposure mode, metering system, image quality, white balance and sensitivity, be sure to set the Main dial to any position other than L, lightly press the shutter release button and make your selection within 16 seconds.

New settings for this camera

In most ways, this camera is no different than other Nikon professional 35 mm SLR cameras. However this camera differs in one significant way: you are no longer creating an image on film, but instead reproducing an image on a memory card. Therefore, you are now required to pay attention to three new settings which pertain to digital technology: image quality, white balance and sensitivity.

Setting the frame advance mode

The Main dial turns the power ON and OFF, and selects shooting, data transfer and playback modes.

While pressing the Main dial lock release button, rotate the Main dial to the desired mode.

—Make sure that the Main dial clicks into

position.

L: Camera power is OFF.

Set the Main dial to L when the camera is not in use to preserve battery power and prevent accidental release of the shutter.

S: Single-frame shooting mode

Shooting operation is limited to one frame at a time.

C: Continuous shooting mode

Shooting operation continues as long as the shutter release button is depressed.

Model Shooting speed

E2 1 frame/sec.*'

E2s

*1 A shutter speed faster than 1/250 sec. is selected and image quality is

set to BASIC (when using Image Memory Card EC-15). *2 A shutter speed faster than 1/250 sec. is selected. *3 One shooting operation comprises a maximum of 7 frames. An interval of

approx. 7 seconds is required before proceeding to the next shooting

operation (when using Image Memory Card EC-15).

Approx. 3 frames/ sec.*^

Max. number of frames

—

7 frames/sec.*^

SD: Digital output mode.

The shutter can be released but no image will be recorded on the Image

Memory Card.

PB: Playback mode

Image data stored in the memory card can be played back on a TV monitor.

Setting the exposure mode

This camera offers four exposure modes: Programmed Auto (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority (A) and Manuai (M).

—If no lens is mounted, the exposure mode is automatically set to M and the

exposure mode indicator blinks in the viewfinder to alert you.

Set the Main diai to either S, C or SD, press the shutter reiease button haifway and rotate the command diai whiie pressing the MODE (exposure mode) button. The exposure mode indicators in the LCD panei appear in sequence as shown beiow.

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P: Programmed Auto Exposure Mode

The camera’s microcomputer automaticaiiy seiects a combination

of shutter speed and aperture. This mode is recommended for most common shooting situations as weli as for users who are new to 35mm SLR photography, and for those situations when there is no

time to fine tune exposure settings.

S: Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

You set the shutter speed manuaiiy using the command diai. The camera automaticaiiy selects the proper aperture to match the

manually selected shutter speed for correct exposure.

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A: Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

The camera automaticaiiy selects the correct shutter speed to match the aperture you have set. We recommend this mode when depth-of-field is a prime consideration.

M: Manuai Exposure Mode

Both shutter speed and aperture can be set manually to achieve the desired effect. Adjust aperture and/or shutter speed referring to the over/correct/under exposure indicators.

Setting the metering systems

This camera features three types of exposure metering

systems—Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted Metering and Spot Metering.

Rotate the command dial while pressing the Metering system button.

—The metering system indicators in the LCD

panel appear in sequence as shown below.

M : Matrix Metering

Data on scene brightness and contrast are detected by the camera’s 5-segment advanced matrix sensor. By analyzing these data, the camera’s built-in computer is able to provide correct exposure even in extremely complex lighting situations.

: Center-Weighted Metering

This system concentrates the meter's sensitivity on the 12mmdia. circle in the viewfinder. This type of metering is useful in situations where you want to base exposure on a specific, centrally located area in the scene.

[•] : Spot Metering

Most of the meter's sensitivity is concentrated in the 5mm-dia. circle in the center of the viewfinder. This meter is effective when

precise measurement of a particular portion of the subject is

required.

Setting image quality

Depending on the effect you wish to achieve, four image quality modes are provided with this camera. Pictures taken in Hi image quality mode are uncompressed images with much detail, while pictures taken at the Basic setting have lower quality due to high compression. It follows that more frames can be shot using the Basic mode than the Hi mode, as uncompressed images take up a considerable amount of memory space (see chart below for details).

While pressing the QUALITY button, rotate

the command dial.

—The ► arrow in the LCD panel points to one of

the fotiowing settings.

BASIC — NORMAL — FINE

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Refer to the table below for mode specifications and corresponding number of frames.

Image quality

mode

FINE

NORMAL

BASIC

-Seiect HI mode when image quality is a priority.

-Select BASIC mode when the number of frames is a priority.

Image compression

factor

Non compression

1/4 (4 bit/pixel) 1/8 (2 bit/pixel)

1/16 (1 bit/pixei)

Data size

per frame

Approx. 2.45MB

Approx. 640KB Approx. 320KB Approx. 160KB

Min. number of frames

per EC-15 (15 MB)

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Adjusting white batanee

In order to ensure proper white balance, an Auto white balance

mode and five manual white balance modes are provided with

this camera. For most scenes, select the auto white balance

mode. Choose the manual modes for particular lighting situations. We recommend that you experiment with the various settings until you are fully familiar with them.

—When using a speedlight in external synchro-flash shooting mode, the white

balance is adjusted between subject brightness and the light from the flash.

• NOTE

Human vision adapts to illumination color so that a white subject remains white even when the illumination color changes. Not so for video cameras and digital cameras. They have to adjust color and white balance depending on background illumination in order for a white subject to appear white under varying illumination.

While pressing the W.Bal button, rotate the command dial to change the mode.

—The ■ mark in the LCD panel settles above

one of the following symbols.

pA- # - e - A-I

Auto white balance mode

White balance is adjusted automatically by measuring the color temperature of light passing through the white balance window.

—If insufficient light passes through the white balance window, the color

temperature is adjusted at 5100° K.

Incandescent light mode

Suitable for shooting under incandescent light. The color

temperature is fixed at 3000° K (halogen lamp).

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Fluorescent light mode

Suitable for shooting under fluorescent light. The camera measures the color temperature of the light passing through the white balance window and makes adjustments for either daylight, white, or cool white fluorescent light. Color temperature at 6700° K (daylight fluorescent light) Color temperature at 5000° K (white fluorescent light) Color temperature at 4200° K (cool white fluorescent light)

—If insufficient light passes through the white balance window, the color

temperature is set at 4200 °K (white fluorescent light).

Fine mode

Suitable for shooting a front-lighted subject in fine weather. The color temperature is set at 5300° K (natural light).

Cloudy mode

Suitable for shooting in cloudy weather. The color temperature is set at 6500° K (natural light).

Shade mode (fine weather)

Suitable for shooting shaded subjects such as someone standing in the shadow of a building in fine weather. The color

temperature is set at 8000° K (natural light).

Adjusting white balance

► CAUTION

In the following situations, auto white balance mode (A) will not function.

• Taking pictures where the illumination at the camera and the subject differs, such as taking pictures of an outdoor subject from inside a room, or shooting a spot-lighted subject on a stage.

• Taking pictures in mixed light sources. For example, taking pictures at a party with fluorescent lights, incandescent lights, etc.

• Taking pictures in special light sources. For example, sodium lamps or other special lighting sources,

► NOTE

Color temperature

The color temperature of most illumination sources varies in tones ranging from reddish to bluish. These colors are subject to change depending on individual perception. In order to represent the color of light objectively, we use a color temperature scale expressed in absolute temperature (° K). As shown below, the lower the color temperature, the more reddish the light becomes, and the higher the color temperature the more bluish it becomes.

Redder Bluer

2000 3000

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4000 5000 6000

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8000 10000 12000 [° K]

Setting the sensitivity level

Two shooting sensitivity levels equivalent to film speeds of ISO 800

(STD) and ISO 1600 (HIGH) can be selected. Set the sensitivity to “STD” when taking pictures outside in bright weather, and “HIGH" for dark interiors.

While pressing the SENS button, rotate the

command dial in either direction to alter

the sensitivity.

—The ► arrow in the LCD panel points to one of

the following settings.

STD—HIGH

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Sensitivity and film speed

This camera’s shooting sensitivity is equivalent to ISO film speeds of

800 and 1600. Equivalent shutter speed/f-stop combinations can be calculated based on this ISO rating. For example, to compare

traditional film to digital, at 1/250 second for the same scene

brightness, the E2 might use f/6.7 at ISO 800 which would be equivalent to f/2.8 at ISO 150 on a regular Nikon SLR.

Setting the focus mode

This camera provides t\wo autofocus modes—Single Servo Autofocus (S) and Continuous Servo Autofocus (C)— and a Manual Focus mode (M) selected by setting the focus mode selector to S, C or M,

S : Single Servo Autofocus

Lightly press the shutter release

button; the shutter can only be

released when the subject is in focus and the in-focus indicator • appears in the viewfinder, as the priority is on correct focus. After bcus is achieved, it remains locked for as long as the shutter release button remains lightly pressed.

Remove your finger from the shutter release button once and lightly press the button again when

you wish to refocus on a different subject.

—If the shutter release button is fully

depressed from the start, the lens starts adjusting for focus and the shutter is released as soon as the subject is in focus.

With E2s cornera, both focus and exposure

are locked.

C : Continuous Servo Autofocus

The shutter can be released anytime, regardless of focus status, since the

priority is on shutter release. The camera continues focusing for as long as you keep the shutter release button lightly pressed, even when the in-focus indicator • appears in the viewfinder.

—In Continuous Shooting mode (the Main

dial is set to C), the lens adjusts focus for the first frame only, then the focus is

locked when continuous shooting starts.

Viewfinder indications in autofocus modes (S, C)

• The subject is in-focus.

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Autofocus is not possible. The subject is located closer than the lens's closest focusing distance.

The subject is out of focus and the area in front of the subject is

in focus.

The subject is out of focus and the area behind the subject is

in focus.

iCAUTION

Keep your fingers off the lens focusing ring when shooting in autofocus modes (S, C), as correct focusing is achieved automatically.

Setting the focus mode

M: Manual Focus mode

In this mode, there are two ways of assuring precise manual focus: with the Electronic Rangefinder and with the viewfinder's clear matte field. The shutter release button can be

depressed fully anytime.

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Manual focus with the viewfinder’s clear matte field

Rotate the lens focusing ring manually to focus on the subject using the clear matte field.

Manual focus with the Electronic Rangefinder

Lightly press the shutter release button and rotate the lens focusing ring manually. The in-focus indicator • appears in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus.

—Manually rotate the lens focusing ring In the

direction indicated ► A until the in-focus indicator appears.

—When the focus indicators ► and 0 or %

and A blink alternately, simultaneously or singly, the subject is almost in focus.

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Setting the six basic modes simultaneousiy

Press the MODE button and SENS button simultaneously for at least 2 seconds; the camera settings are automatically reset for basic shooting as shown below:

Exposure mode Metering system image quality White balance Sensitivity Exposure compensation

-Command lock is cancelled. (See page 46.)

: P(Programmed Auto) See page 35. : M Matrix See page 36.

: NORMAL (Normal) See page 37. : A (Auto) See page 38. : STD (Standard) See page 41.

: 0.0 See page 58.

Command lock

In S (Shutter-Priority Auto), A (Aperture-Priority Auto), or M (Manual) exposure mode, you can lock the shutter speed or aperture value.

—Use command lock to prevent changes in shutter speed or aperture value

caused by accidentally rotating the dial during shooting.

In S or M mode

While pressing the CMND-L button, rotate the command dial in either direction, and the shutter speed will be locked with an L appearing next to the shutter speed in the LCD panel.

To release the lock, rotate the command

dial in either direction while pressing the CMND-L button.

In A or M mode

While pressing the CMND-L button, rotate the aperture dial in either direction, and the aperture value will be locked with an L

appearing next to the aperture value in the LCD panel.

To release the lock, rotate the aperture dial

in either direction while pressing the

CMND-L button.

Playing back pictures

Besides being able to playback exposed Images on a TV monitor through a video output connector, exposed image data

can easily be downloaded to a personal computer using

Nikon’s PC Card Drive ED-10 or other digital processing

equipment.

In this manual we will explain how to playback pictures on a TV

monitor only.

—For details on other systems, refer to the instruction manuals for the relevant

equipment.

Playback on a TV monitor

Connect the camera to a TV

monitor.

Connect Video Cable EG-10 (provided) to the camera's video output terminal and the monitor’s video input terminal.

—Remove the terminal cap on the V-Out

and D-Out/E. Trig, terminals. (See page 7.)

Rotate the Main dial to PB (playback) while pressing the Main

dial lock-release button.

The white balance mode marks ■ in the

LCD panel all blink at once.

Rotate the command dial once in either

direction to playback one frame. Rotate the dial in the direction of the arrow to move the

frames forward and rotate in the opposite

direction to move the frames backward.

While playing back pictures, the white

balance mode marks ■ light up one after

the other.

—When you wish to playback a particular

frame, first rotate the command dial while pressing the SENS button to specify the frame number, then remove your finger from the SENS button.

Playing back pictures

When finished, rotate the Main dial

The playback function automatically stops after 3 minutes when the camera is not in use, and then the power turns OFF after a further 16 seconds. We recommend setting the Main dial to L to conserve battery power.

Switching the NTSC/PAL systems

Both NTSC and PAL color television systems are available with this camera. You can switch from NTSC to PAL or vice versa.

To change the system, rotate the command dial while pressing the

Metering system and Exposure compensation buttons simultaneously during playback operation.

—The NTSC and PAL systems change alternatively and the system Indicator

will appear In the LCD panel.

Shooting data displayed on the playback screen

The following shooting data can be displayed on the TV monitor.

File name

-Frame number

-Date (month/day/year)

-Time (hour/minute)

*The above screen shows the NTSC system. The date order

differs in the PAL system (day/month/year).

To change on-screen data, rotate the command dial while pressing the

MODE button during playback of exposed images.

On-screen data appears in order as shown below.

LCD panel

dSP 0 None dSP 1 dSP 2 dSP 3

TV monitor

Frame number Frame number, date and time Frame number, date and time, file name

Long play playback method

You can playback continuously for approx. 60 minutes using a fully charged battery pack (EN-1). If you want to playback for a much longer period of time, use the optional battery charger (EH-1/EH-2) and the DC adaptor (ES-1) to power the camera from the AC power outlet.

"For more details, read the instruction manuals provided

with the Quick Charger EH-1 (EH-2) /DC Adaptor ES-1.

Erasing data in the Image Memory Card

There are two ways to erase the image data stored in the Image

Memory Card.

1) Erasing the data frame by frame.

2) Initializing the memory card (batch erasing)

1. Deleting data frame by frame

Lightly press the shutter release button;

within 16 seconds, push the ERASE LAST

buttons simultaneously and hold for at

least 1 second. The most recently recorded data will be erased and the frames-shot counter In the

LCD panel and the viewfinder will count

down by one frame.

—To continue erasing data, remove your finger

once and press the buttons again.

Initializing the memory card (batch erasing)

Lightly press the shutter release button; within 16 seconds, push the FORMAT

(ERASE) buttons simultaneously and hold for at least 1 second. All recorded data will be erased and the frames-shot counter in the LCD panel and the viewfinder will return to 1. When using a new Image Memory Card,

be sure to initialize the oard.

—Erasing time varies depending on the type of

card and storage capacity.

Advanced photography

In this section we provide some useful information

on a variety of photographic techniques.

See page 27 for details on Programmed Auto operation.

Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

Set the MODE button to S.

Press the shutter release button lightly. Rotate the command dial while pressing the MODE button.

Set the shutter speed.

Rotate the command dial to set the shutter

speed.

—You can set shutter speeds from 1/8 to

1/2000 sec. in 1/2 step increments.

—The selected shutter speed appears in

the viewfinder and the LCD panel.

Compose the picture and press the shutter release button lightly.

Check the focus and fully depress

the shutter release button.

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—See pages 85-86 on warning indications.

Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode

Set the exposure mode to A.

Press the shutter release button lightly.

Rotate the command dial while pressing the MODE button.

Set the aperture value.

Rotate the aperture dial to set the aperture

value.

—You can set aperture values from f/6.7 to

f/38 in 1/2 step increments.

—The selected aperture value appears in

the viewfinder and the LCD panel.

Compose the picture and press the shutter release button lightly.

Check the focus indicator and fully depress the shutter release button.

—See pages 85-86 on warning indications.

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Rotating the lens aperture ring does not change the aperture value. You can leave the lens aperture ring at any position when mounting the lens.

Manual Exposure Mode

Set the exposure to M.

Press the shutter release button lightly. Rotate the command dial while pressing the MODE button.

Compose the picture.

Set the shutter speed.

Rotate the command dial to set the shutter speed.

—You can set shutter speeds from 1/8 to

1/2000 sec. in 1/2 step increments.

—The selected shutter speed appears in

the viewfinder and the LCD panel.

Set the aperture value.

Rotate the aperture dial to set the aperture.

—You can set aperture from f/6.7 to f/38 in

1/2 step increments.

—The selected aperture appears in the

viewfinder and the LCD panel.

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Press the shutter release button lightly. Set shutter speed and

aperture manually referring to the exposure indicators.

Using exposure indicators

The exposure indicators in the viewfinder monitor differences between the in camera measured exposure value and that set by the user.

+ 0 — + 0 —

-1-0 — + 0 —

-f-O —

Check the focus and depress the

shutter release button.

Overexposure by more than -hIEV Overexposure by more than +1/4EV (within 1EV) Correct exposure (within ±1/4EV) Underexposure by more than -1/4EV (within 1EV) Underexposure by more than -1EV

Exposure compensation

When shooting an extremely small subject, if the main subject contrasts markedly with the background, or if you identify an extreme condition which might prove difficult for Matrix metering, we recommend using exposure compensation.

Four exposure compensation methods are available with this camera.

1. Using AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock)

2. Using AF/AE-L (double lock)

3. Using Exposure Compensation

4. Using Manual Exposure

Using AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock)

Set the exposure mode to either P,

S, or A.

Do not set the exposure mode to M

(Manual).

Set the Metering system.

We recommend using Center-Weighted or

Spot Metering.

Center the main subject inside the

viewfinder.

Move in close until the 12mm-diam. reference circle for Center-Weighted

metering or 5mm-diam. reference circle for Spot metering is fuliy covered by the subject.

Lightly press the shutter release button, and press the AE-L button.

Confirm that no exposure warning indicator appears and press the AE-L button.

—You can remove your finger from the

shutter release button, since the exposure

value is kept stored in the camera for as long as the AE-L button remains depressed. You can change the shutter speed in S mode and aperture value in A

mode.

Recompose the picture and shoot

while keeping the AE-L button

pressed.

Check the focus indicator and depress the

shutter release button.

—Remove your finger from the AE-L button

to release the lock.

Using AF/AE-L (double lock)

•4 Set the AF/AE-L lever.

I Slide the AF/AE-L lever to the double lock

index

Repeat the same procedures as in “Using AE-L” above.

Press the AF-L button instead of the AE-L button. Focusing and exposure values are kept stored in the camera as long as the AF L button remains depressed.

Exposure compensation

Using Exposure Compensation

Set the metering system

We recommend using Center-Weighted or

Spot Metering.

Set the exposure compensation value.

Rotate the command dial while pressing the exposure compensation button.

—You can compensate exposure within a

range of +2.0 EV to -2.0 EV (in 1/4 EV increments.)

—Rotate the command dial to increase the

value (-) when the background is dark, and decrease the value (+) when the background is bright.

Remove your finger from the

i exposure compensation button.

When the compensation is set, the exposure compensation mark appears in the viewfinder and the LCD panel.

—Press the exposure compensation button

to confirm the value set and the compensation value will appear in the LCD panel.

Check the focus indicator and fully

' depress the shutter release button.

To cancel exposure compensation

Set the compensation value to 0.0.

Using Manual Exposure

Set the exposure mode to M.

Set the metering system.

We recommend using Center-Weighted Metering or Spot Metering.

Center the main subject inside the

I viewfinder

Move in close until the 12mm-dia. reference circle for Center-Weighted metering or 5mm-dia. reference circle for Spot metering is fully covered by the subject.

Set the shutter speed and aperture to obtain a correct exposure.

Recompose the picture and shoot.

Check the focus and fully depress the

shutter release button.

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Autofocus with main subject off-center

In autofocus mode, the subject inside the focus brackets is in-focus. With an off-center subject, use the Auto Focus Lock function.

In Single Servo Autofocus mode

Position the focus brackets on the

subject and lightly press the shutter

release button.

Confirm the in-focus indicator • appears in the viewfinder; focus remains iocked as long as the shutter release button is lightly pressed.

Keeping the shutter release button lightly pressed, recompose, then

fully depress the shutter release

button to take a picture.

Do not change the shooting distance after the in-focus indicator • appears in the viewfinder.

In Continuous Servo Autofocus mode

Position the focus brackets on the

subject and lightly press the shutter

release button.

Confirm that the in-focus indicator

• appears in the viewfinder, then

press and hold the AF-L button.

Focus is locked even if you remove your finger from the shutter release button as long as the AF-L button remains pressed.

While holding in the AF-L button, recompose and then fully depress the shutter release button to take a picture.

Do not change the shooting distance after the in-focus indicator • appears in the viewfinder.

External synchro-flash shooting

In manual exposure mode, this camera’s shutter release can be triggered by the firing of a flash on another camera situated nearby. Shutter speed is set at 1/60 sec.

—Optional External Sync Adaptor EX-10 (with a light sensor) is necessary.

—^/\s no exposure indicators appear in the viewfinder, we recommend that you

predetermine the correct exposure.

Connect the External Sync Adaptor (EX-10) to the camera’s

D-Out/ E. Trig, terminal.

—Remove the terminal cap on the V-Out and

D-Out/E.Trig. terminals. (See page 7.)

Set the exposure mode to M and shutter speed to Sy.

Set the exposure mode to M (manual) and rotate the command dial to set the shutter speed to Sy.

Depress the shutter release button.

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The “Sy" mark blinks in the LCD panel to

indicate that the camera is in standby mode; pictures are taken in sync with the firing of the remote speedlight

—The standby mode will be canceled

approx. 10 seconds after depressing the shutter release button if the bring of the remote speedlight is not detected by the camera.

—Lightly depress the shutter release button

after shooting and the camera returns to standby mode.

Remote photography (general)

The optional accessories listed below make it possible for you to release this camera’s shutter from a remote location by connecting them to the camera’s remote terminal. Halfway shutter release operations are possible with power-hold timer enabled accessories, but not with the others.

Accessories (with power-hold timer capabiiity)

Remote Cord MC-12A, Modulate Remote Control Set ML-2, Radio Control Set MW-2, Intervalometer MT-2, Double Cable Release AR-10

—You can set the focus mode to either S, C, or M.

Accessories (without power-hoid timer capabiiity)

Terminal Shutter MR-3, Remote Cord MC-4A, Connecting Cord MC-3A, Modulate Remote Control Set ML-1, Radio Control Set MW-1

—Set the focus mode to S or M. (C is not an option). —Fuily depress the shutter release button to take a picture. —Remove your finger from the shutter release button once before taking the

next picture.

—When using Modulate Remote Control Set ML-1, read the ML-1 instruction

manual.

Flash photography

This section covers the camera’s advanced flash technology for fill-flash in backlit scenes, brightening dull scenes, and various other picture taking situations.

Available Nikon Speediights

Nikon Speediights SB-26 and SB-25 are highly recommended

for use with this camera.

—Nikon Speediights SB-20, SB-22, and SB-23 can aiso be used with this

camera.

—Nikon Speedlight SB-24 is not recommended due to a difference in color

temperature setting.

• CAUTION

The accessory shoe is designed for the Nikon dedicated

Speediights. Do not use models from other manufacturers since higher voltages and/or extra hot shoe contacts may damage the camera.

Mounting the Speedlight

Simply mount the Nikon Speedlight on

the accessory shoe with no sync cord

connected.

' To loosen, rotate the mounting foot locking

wheel in the direction of the arrow. Insert the mounting foot of the speedlight as far as it will go, then fully secure the mounting foot locking wheel.

A safety lock system is provided with this camera to prevent the Speedlight from detaching. Make sure you insert the mount pin into the iocking hole.

’ To remove the speedlight, unfasten the

mounting foot locking wheel.

Flash modes available with Nikon Speedlights

With Nikon Speedlights SB-26 and SB-25 the following flash

modes are available.

■ Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash

The camera's Matrix Metering System determines correct exposure and flash illumination is automatically balanced against the scene's ambient light. This flash mode is recommended for most common flash shooting situations when the subject is backlit in the daytime or for a dark subject with a bright background at night.

■standard TTL Flash

Standard TTL flash is recommended to give more illumination to the main subject, resulting in a bright subject against a dark background. The flash output is compensated manually.

■ Non-TTL Auto Flash

The flash automatically fires after a flash illumination reading is taken through the light sensor on the Speedlight, instead of through the lens.

■ Manual Flash

You can select the flash power output and set the aperture according to the flash-to-subject distance to obtain well exposed results.

■ Rear-curtain sync flash

The flash fires at a later stage in the exposure, just before the rear shutter curtain starts to close to give a natural lighting effect. This is effective for highlighting the movement of subjects at a slow shutter speed.

Notes on using the Speedlight

Be sure to read the instruction manual provided with each Speedlight model before use. Following are some important notes on using Nikon Speedlights SB-26 and SB-25.

—If there is no mention of this camera in the instruction manual, refer to the F4

camera's instruction manual.

Shutter speeds slower than 1/250 sec.

Exposure mode

P 1/60 to 1/250 sec. (auto) S 1/8 to 1/250 sec. (manual)* A 1/60 to 1/250 sec. (auto)

M 1/8 to 1/250 sec. (manual)*

("When the shutter speed is set to 1/350 to 1/2000 sec., it is automaticaily

controlled at 1/250 sec.)

iFlash ready-light

If lit: Flash is ready to fire.

If blinking: Flash fires at full output when exposure is not sufficient.

Reconfirm the distance between the camera and the subject or select a wider aperture.

Iln Manual exposure mode

You may continue to take pictures regardless of the underexposure

indicators which appear in the viewfinder, (the exposure indicators

refer to the amount of background light). If you decide to ignore the

indicators, the major subject will be correctly exposed for ambient

light, but the background may be underexposed.

If you wish to have both the main subject and the background

correctly exposed, use slow sync flash.

(1) Set the exposure mode to S or M.

(2) Set the shutter speed and the aperture to obtain a correct

exposure for both the main subject and the background; fully depress the shutter release button.

—Use a tripod to minimize camera shake.

Shutter speed

IWhen the TTL flash output level of the Speedlight is adjusted

manually, the exposure compensation mark appears in the LCD

panel, but the compensation value does not appear.

Taking flash pictures in TTL auto flash mode

Flash photography in TTL auto flash nnode with SB-26 and SB-25 Nikon Speedlights.

—For more details, read the instruction manual provided with each Speedlight

model before use.

Set up your camera.

Set the metering system to Matrix Metering.

Set other settings to desired modes.

Set up your Speedlight.

Set the power switch to STBY (standby

position) or ON. Set the flash mode selector

to TTL. Set the flash sync mode selector to

NORMAL.

Confirm the settings in the LCD panel.

If the [in flash mode Indicators appear In the LCD panel, Matrix Balanced Fill Flash Is selected. If the OD Indicator lights up In the LCD panel, Standard TTL flash is selected.

—Press the [M] button to change the flash

mode.

Press the shutter release button

' lightly and check the indicators in

the viewfinder.

Confirm that the ready-light is lit and the

subject is in focus.

—If the exposure indicators tight up, see

page 55. if the exposure warning indicators appear, see page 86.

Check the flash shooting range, and release the shutter.

Check if the subject falls within flash shooting range by glancing at the speedlight's shooting distance indicator bars.

If the “ready” light blinks for a few seconds after shooting, the flash has fired at full output but the light may not have been sufficient.

—Reconfirm the shooting distance and

move cioser or setect a wider aperture.

Taking pictures

In “NORMAL” flash synchronization, the flash fires at an early stage of exposure (front-curtain sync), resulting in unnatural light patterns at slow shutter speeds with a moving subject. With Nikon Speedlights SB-26 and SB-25, Rear-Curtain Sync is possible, where the flash is set to fire the instant before the rear-curtain begins to close. This transforms available light into a stream of light that follows the moving, flash-illuminated subject.

—Use a tripod to minimize camera shake.

in rear-curtain

sync

fiash

mode

Front-curtain sync

Set the Speedlight’s flash sync selector to “REAR”.

Set the Speedlight’s flash mode selector to either TTL, A, or M.

Rear-curtain sync

Set the camera’s exposure mode to S or M.

—You can select P or A exposure mode, but

Shutter-Priority Auto and Manual mode are strongly recommended.

Set the shutter speed and aperture.

The slower the shutter speed, the more marked the Rear-Curtain Sync effect.

—In S mode, you do not need to set the

aperture.

Check the flash shooting range and flash ready-light, and release the shutter.

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Controls in detail

In this section we provide some useful information on a variety of photographic controls.

Usable lenses

iMost AF Nikkor lenses, Al-type Nikkor lenses and Teleconverters

can be used.

Nikkor lenses are designed to provide full coverage of the 35mm film format (24mm x 36mm). The CCD in the E2/E2s is 8.7mm x 6.8mm, which is smaller than the 35mm format, In order to provide you with

the full angle of view which you associate with your use of Nikon

35mm cameras for each usable Nikkor lens, the E2/E2s incorporates high-quality image size reduction optics. To ensure lens performance commensurate with Nikon’s customarily high standards, only the lenses listed in the following chart are regarded as usable with the E2/E2s camera’s image reduction system.

■Maximum lens apertures

The E2/E2S does not use the Nikkor lens’ aperture for exposure

control. The lens’ aperture remains open all the time for the brightest

viewing. Instead, an aperture is built into the camera’s image

reduction optics. The maximum aperture available is indicated in the

following table.

Lens max. aperture f/1.2tof/5.6 f/6.5 to f/38 Slower than f/5.6 to f/7.3 Slower than f/7.3 to f/9.5 Slower than f/9.5

Apertures can be set in 1/2 step increments. Apertures outside the above range cannot be set. The depth-of-field that you see in the viewfinder is controlled by the lens’ aperture. The actual depth-of-field for the picture will be controlled by the image reduction optics’ aperture. Therefore, the actual depth-of-field will be greater than that seen in the viewfinder.

Available aperture range

f/8 to f/38 f/9.5 to f/38 Max. aperture value* to f/38

Usable lenses

■Understanding exposure control

The E2/E2S provides sensitivity settings with ISO equivalents of 800 and 1600. The following table illustrates differences in exposure between a 35mm SLR and the E2/E2s.

Len s a pe rtu re Effe ct ive ap er tu re Shut ter sp ee d

E2/E2S 35mm SLR f/2.8

Depth-of-field will be controlled by the aperture control of the reduction

optics.

f/2.8 f/6.7

f/2.8

1/1000 sec. 1600 1/1000 sec. 300

ISO re qu ire d

Lens usability chart

With AF Nikkor lenses or certain non-AF Nikkor lenses in combination with TC-14B, TC-14E or TC-20E autofocus teleconverters, the E2/E2s provides full autofocus operation. For usability information, refer to the following chart.

O: Fully usable O: Usable

Pictures may be slightly dim around the edges of the frame in close-up shots or with infinity-distant subject.

A: Usable subject to conditions

Piotures may be colored or dim around the edges of the frame depeding on

AF Nikkor 18mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AF Nikkor 28mm f/1,4D AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AF Nikkor 35mm f/2 AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.80 AF DC-Nikkor lOSmm f/2D AF DC-Nikkor 135mm f/2

AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED AF Nikkor 180mm f/2,8 IF-ED

AF Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 IF-ED AF Nikkor 300mm f/4 IF-ED AF-I Nikkor 300mm f/2,8D IF-ED AF-I Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED AF-I Nikkor SOOmm f/4D IF-ED AF-I Nikkor eOOmm f/4D IF-ED AF Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8

AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D

AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED AF Zoom-Nikkor

20-35mm f/2.8D

AF Zoom-Nikkor

24-50mm f/3.3-4.5

AF Zoom-Nikkor

28-70mm f/3.5-4,5D

o o 0 o o o

o o

the aperture value selected. Usable subject to conditions Pictures are colored or dim around the edges of the frame. Not usable A shadow appears around the edges of the frame.

AF Zoom-Nikkor

28-85mm f/3.5-4.5

AF Zoom-Nikkor

35-70mm f/2.8D

AF Zoom-Nikkor

35-70mm f/3.3-4.5D IF

AF Zoom-Nikkor

35-80mm f/4-5.6D

AF Zoom-Nikkor

35-105mm f/3.5-4.5

AF Zoom-Nikkor

35-105mm f/3.5-4.5D IF

AF Zoom-Nikkor

35-135mm f/3.5-4.5

AF Zoom-Nikkor

70-21 Omm f/4

AF Zoom-Nikkor

70-21 Omm f/4-5.6D

AF Zoom-Nikkor

75-300mm f/4.5-5.6

AF Zoom-Nikkor

80-200mm f/2.8D ED Non-AF lenses Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 Nikkor 8mm f/2.8 Nikkor 16mm f/2.8 Nikkor 13mm f/5.6 Nikkor 15mm f/3.5 Nikkor 18mm f/3.5 Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 Nikkor 24mm f/2 Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 Nikkor 28mm f/2

o o

Lens usability chart

Nikkor 28mm f/2,8 PC-Nikkor 28mmf/3.5 Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 Nikkor 35mm f/2 PC-Nikkor 35mm f/2.8 Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 Noci Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 Nikkor 85mm f/2 Nikkor 105mm f/1.8 Nikkor lOSmm f/2.5 Nikkor 135mm f/2 Nikkor 135mm f/2.8 Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 ED Nikkor 200mm f/2 ED IF Nikkor 200mm f/4 Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 IF-ED Nikkor 300mm f/4.5 IF-ED Nikkor 400mm f/2.8 IF-ED Nikkor 400mm f/3.5 IF-ED Nikkor 400mm f/5.6 IF-ED Nikkor SOOmm f/4P IF-ED

Nikkor eOOmm f/4 IF-ED Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 IF-ED Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 IF-ED MIcro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8

MIoro-NIkkor 200mm f/4 IF

Zoom-NIkkor 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5

Zoom-NIkkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 Zoom-NIkkor 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 Zoom-NIkkor 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 Zoom-Nikkor 35-200mm f/3.5-4.5

Zoom-Nikkor 50-135mm f/3.5 Zoom-Nikkor 50-300mm f/4.5 ED Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/4

with PN-11

o o o o o o o o o A o

▲

A o

▲

Zoom-Nikkor 100-300mm f/5.6 Zoom-Nikkor 180-600mm f/8 ED Zoom-Nikkor

1200-1700mm f/5.6-8 P IF-ED Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4 With Teleconverter AF Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 IF-ED

A F Nikkor 300mm f/4 IF-ED

Nikkor 300mmf/4.5 IF-ED

Nikkor 400mm f/2.8 IF-ED

Nikkor 400mm f/3.5 IF-ED

Nikkor 400mm f/5.6 IF-ED

Nikkor SOOmm f/4P IF-ED

Nikkor 600mm f/4 IF-ED

Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 IF-ED

Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 IF-ED

AF-I Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED

AF-I Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED

AF-I Nikkor SOOmm f/4D IF-ED

AF-I Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED

AF-I Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED

Fish Eye, Reflex, Medical-Nikkor, UV

with TC-14B

with TC-14E

with TC-20E

Shutter speed and aperture

Light reaching the CCD image device is controlled by shutter speed and aperture. The proper combination results in a correct exposure. You can use shutter speed to freeze the action by using a high shutter speed, or create a motion effect by choosing a slower shutter speed. You can control depth of field by varying the aperture. Smaller apertures make the background and foreground sharper while larger apertures

tend to blur the background.

Taken with high shutter speed Taken with slow shutter speed

The higher the shutter speed the more effectively you can stop the action, and the slower the shutter speed the more blurry the action becomes.

Taken with narrow aperture

Depth of field is the zone of sharpness in front of, behind and around the subject on which the lens is focused, and it is greatly affected by aperture. The smaller the aperture, the more distinct the background and foreground, and the larger the aperture the sharper the main subject appears against a blurred

background.

Taken with wide aperture

Special focusing situations

Autofocus operation depends on lighting, subject contrast and other technical factors. In rare situations where autofocus is not possible, an “X" appears in the viewfinder signaling the need for you to focus manually with the clear matte field.

Very dark subject

Focus manually with the clear matte field. (See page 44.) Use a Nikon autofocus Speedlight (optional) to perform autofocus with the help of the Speedlight’s AF assist illuminator.

Low-contrast subject (against a white background or dressed in a

coior simiiar to that of the background).

Focus manually with the clear matte field (see page 44) or focus on another subject

f[(Q

Something is behind or in front of the subject

(e.g. an animal inside a cage or a person standing next to a tree).

at the same distance but with more contrast, then use the auto focus lock. (See page 60.)

Focus manually with the clear matte field (see page 44) or focus on another subject at the same distance but with more contrast, then use the auto focus lock. (See page 60.)

Subject is strongly backlit or has a bright shiny surface.

• Focus manually with the clear matte field. (See page 44.)

Downloading image data

Image data can be downloaded to external equipment such as

a personal computer using the Image Memory Card.

Using the Image Memory Card

To download the image data, insert an Image Memory Card (PC card) into PC

Card Drive ED-10 or a personal computer with a built-in PC card slot.

Cleaning the camera’s built-in lens

When removing dirt and smudges from the camera’s built-in

lens (situated behind the shutter curtains), proceed in the

following way.

—Be sure to use DC adaptor ES-1 (optional) and Quick Charger EH-1 (EH-2)

(optional). You cannot use battery power for this operation.

—Read the instruction manuals provided with the DC adaptor, Quick Charger

and the Battery Pack.

Set the selector switch of the DC adapter to BULB.

Connect the camera to the Quick Charger with the DC adaptor.

Remove the lens mounted on the camera, then turn the power ON.

Set the Main dial to any position other than L.

—The "BULB" indicator appears in the LCD

panel.

Depress the shutter release button.

When the shutter is released, the shutter curtains open, then the "BULB" indicator starts to blink.

Use a blower to remove dust and particles from the built-in lens.

—If this proves ineffective, take your

camera to an authorized Nikon Service Center.

Set the Main dial to L.

—Make sure that the camera's reflex mirror

is kept in the up position.

—Do not touch the shutter curtains.

Set the Main dial to any position

other than L and press the shutter

release button halfway.

—Make sure that the camera's reflex mirror

is down in the normal position.

Set the Main dial to L and turn the power OFF.

Image Memory Card

I Usable Image Memory Cards

We recommend using dedicated Image Memory Card EC-15

(optional) with this camera for best performance. PC cards with the following specifications are also usable.

Type

Series Power source Standard

—The above description is just an overview of usable PC cards. —If you have any questions concerning PC cards, please ask your nearest

authorized Nikon dealer and furnish the necessary information (type of

card, maker, and specifications).

I Write-protect switch (EC-15)

To protect your image data, use a writeprotect switch. Slide the write-protect switch in the direction of the arrow to protect against overwriting. Slide the switch in the reverse direction to cancel protection.

■Tips on using the image Memory Card

• When using a new Image Memory Card, be sure to initialize the card. (See page 25).

• Never touch the terminals with your fingers or with a metallic object.

• Do not bend, drop or apply physical shock to the card,

• Do not leave the Image Memory Card in an excessively hot or humid environment or under direct sunlight.

• Thoroughly read the Image Memory Card Instruotlon manual for correct usage.

• See page 85 on Image Memory Card warning indications.

SRAM card and ATA card Type I and Type II +5V only PCMCIA Release 2.1/JEIDA Version 4.2

The dedicated Rechargeable Battery Pack

Use dedicated Rechargeable Battery Pack EN-1 with this camera. Take special note of the following.

—The EN-1 contains NiCd batteries. —The battery pack was not charged when shipped from the factory. Be sure to

futly charge the battery before use.

■Characteristics of the Rechargeable Battery Pack

• The battery will self-discharge even though the battery is unused.

• Typically, the voltage of Battery Pack EN-1 drops quickly when the battery becomes weak. Be sure to load a fully charged battery every time you set out to take pictures.

• If the battery is weak or the camera is used in a cold outdoor environment, the number of available frames decreases. We recommend that you carry spare fully-charged battery packs when shooting in a cold environment or taking a large number of pictures at one sitting.

• Be sure to use the battery charger specified by Nikon.

• After recharging or shooting, the battery pack may become warm. This is no cause for concern.

■Charging the Rechargeable battery pack

• Be sure to use dedicated Quick Charger EH-1 (EH-2) and read the instruction manual.

• Use only the Quick Charger EH-1 (EH-2).

• Charging should be made in an ambient temperature ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°E to 104°E). [Approx. 5°C to 35°C (41°E to 95°E) is

ideal.]

• Do not attempt to recharge a fully charged battery.

• When you recharge a NiCd battery which has not been fully discharged, the battery develops a “memory effect’’ which may

prevent it from becoming fully recharged with ordinary use. To help avoid this effect, you should fully discharge the battery once

every 20 to 30 chargings. Please refer to your EH-1 (EH-2)

instruction manual for further details.

■Handling the battery pack safely

• Never touch the battery pack’s metal portion with another metal object. Although a fuse is built into the battery pack, if the terminals are short-circuited, damage and malfunction will occur.

• Keep used battery packs away from fire and do not throw batteries

into a fire.

• Do not try to disassemble or modify the battery pack.

The dedicated Rechargeable Battery Pack

■ Handling the battery pack for long time use

• Do not apply strong physical force to the battery pack or drop it on a hard surface.

• Do not splash water on the battery.

• Do not keep on charging a fully charged battery pack.

■storage

• Keep the battery terminals clean.

• Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. If the battery is left in

a hot place for a long time, the battery will self-discharge or its life will be shortened.

I Lifespan

• When a battery approaches the end of its lifespan, it will no longer hold a full charge despite repeated attempts to recharge it. You should replace it with a new one.

Troubleshooting

If your camera detects a defect or malfunction, a warning indicator appears or blinks in the viewfinder and/or in the LCD panel to alert you. Refer to the troubleshooting charts provided below and follow the suggestion for correcting the problem before bringing your camera to a Nikon Service Center for repair.

Warnina indication Check this

blinks

jCH*NO^

blinks

LCD

panel

□

n u

BODY

blinks

CARD

blinks

Viewfinder

1 --1

blinks

(Cd)

blinks

Display

segment

blinks

Cause Remedy

Camera back Is open or camera back is closed with no Image

Memory Card inside.

A write-protected

Image Memory Card is inserted.

An uninitialized

Image Memory Card

is inserted.

An Image Memory Card not specified by Nikon in the instruction manual is inserted.

No frames remain. Insert a new Image

Camera's NiCd battery is weak.

Battery power for SRAM is weak.

Insert a Nikon approved Image Memory Card. Close the camera back.

Cancel writeprotection.

Initialize the Image Memory Card as instructed in this instruction manual.

Insert a Nikon approved Image Memory Card.

Memory Card.

Recharge the NiCd battery.

Replace the battery according to the instruction.

Ref,

page

P. 24 P. 82

P. 82

P. 25

P. 82

P. 24

P.83

—

CLOCK

blinks

Normal

display

Lithium battery for

clock is weak.

Replace the lithium battery at a Nikon Service Center.

—

Troubleshooting

BODY

blinks

segment

CARD

CI3I

blinks

CLOCK

blinks

appears appears

Err

blinks

goes out

All indicators

Display

Normal

display

+ o —

blinks

appear

blinks

appears

►

appears

Camera's NiCd battery is exhausted.

Battery power for SRAM is exhausted.

Lithium battery tor clock is exhausted.

Exposure compensation is activated.

No lens is mounted.

Camera detects a

malfunction.

Speedlight fires at full

output when exposure is

insufficient.

Subject is too dark and focus is impossible.

Subject is out of focus and the area behind subject is in focus.

The subject is out of focus and the area in front of the subject is in focus.

Recharge the NiCd battery.

Replace the battery accordihg to the instruction.

Replace the lithium battery at a Nikon Service Center.

Cancel exposure compensation if necessary.

Mount a lens.

Bring the camera to a Nikon Service Center.

Reconfirm the distance between the camera and the subject or select a wider aperture.

Use autotocus assist illumi nator or manual focusing.

In manual focus mode, rotate the lens focusing ring manually so that in focus indicator • appears in the viewfinder.

P. 83

—

P. 58

P. 20

—

P. 67

P. 78

P. 44

appears

L 0

appears

L 0

appears

Out of exposure control range (the subject is too bright.)

Out of exposure control

range (the subject is too dark.)

In A mode, change aperture value, and in S mode change shutter speed. Set SENS button to STD. Or Use ND filter (Hi blinks) or use speedlight (L blinks)

P. 41 P. 52 P. 53 P. 64 P. 87

Optional accessories

iNikon Speedlights: SB-26 and SB-25

Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash operation for automatically balanced flash output and ambient light, and Standard TTL Flash operation for manual flash output compensation are available. An autofocus assist illuminator is also provided to assist autofocusing in the dark.

Nikon Filters

Type

Ultraviolet

desig nation

L39

Filter

Filter factor

Daylight

Tungsten

llaht

U9htY44 1.5(/,)

Medium

Yellow

Orange

Red R60 8(3) Green

Skylight LIBO 1

Ultraviolet L37C 1

Circular PdariztrtçC-PL

li,

cog

Soft filters

•DC

C ID

Oü

Neutral

CD —

Density

. .

ii_

Blue

*For Both Color and B/W Film

1. Conventional polarizing filters cannot be used due to the characteristics of this camera's metering system. Use circular polarizing filters.

2. To protect the lens surface from dirt or damage, the use of an L37C filter is recommended .

3. When using ND-8, ND-4, R60 or 056 filters with exposure factors, Center-Weighted metering is recommended.

4. Remove filters when shooting a backlit subject.

5. In practice only the R60 filter requires exposure compensation. Overexpose by one f/stop when shooting under the tungsten light using an R60 filter.

Y48 1.7(y.)

Deep Y52 2(1)

056 3.5 (iy.)

Liptit

Deep XI

No. 1 1

No. 2 1

ND2X ND4X 4(2) ND8X ND400X

Li9ht

A2 1.2('/0

Deep A12 Light B2 MediumB8 Deep B12 2.2(170

2(1) 1.7(7.)

5 (27.) 3.5 (17a)

2-^4 (1-2)

2(1)

8(3)

400 (8.6)

2(1)

1,2 (y.)

1.6(7.)

1.2('/.)

1.4(/.)

2(1) o o

5 (27.)

Screw-in type (mm)

39 52 62 72 77 82

95 122 160

Drop-in

(Series tX)

o o o o o o o o o o o

o o o o o o

o o o

o o o o o o o

o o

o o o

o o

0 0 o o o o o

o o o

o o

o o o

o o

o o o o o o o o o o

o o

o o o o

type

Bayonet-

mount

type

Optional accessories

iNikon Remote Control Accessories

Convenient for remote or unmanned operation using the following remote cords connected to the camera's remote terminal.

1) Remote Cord MC-12A: Convenient for stable handheld, close-up or remote shooting up to approx. 3m. Power-hold timer capability and release-hold mechanism are provided.

2) Remote Cord MC-4A: Convenient for long distant remote shooting by connecting several remote cords.

3) Radio Control Set MW-2: Enables wireless remote operation of cameras at distances up to approx. 0.7 km (outside the city) and approx. 0.3 km (in the city). Power-hold capability is provided.

4) Intervalometer MT-2: Provides single or continuous frame time-lapse shooting. A pulse delay time setting switch is provided which activates when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

5) Modulate Remote Control Set ML-2: Enables automatic remote control using modulated light for distances up to approx. 100m. Using more than one ML-2, remote control is possible from more than 100m.

INikon Lens hood

Used to protect intensive light from directly entering the lens from

the side. Dedicated hood for each lens and lens hood for several

lenses in common are available.

INikon Eyepiece Correction Lenses

An easy-to-use viewing and focusing aid for near and far-sighted

photographers which attaches to the viewfinder eyepiece. Five types of correction lenses ranging from +2, -i-l, 0, -2, and -3 diopter are available. (These figures do not refer to the diopter of the lens itself. Be sure to try out these lenses at the camera shop as diopter compensation differs from person to person.)

iNikon Rubber Eyecup DK-2

Attached to the viewfinder eyepiece, the rubber eyecup increases viewing comfort, eliminates eye fatigue and

prevents stray light from entering the

viewfinder from the rear.

■Nikon Eyepiece Adaptor DK-7

Enables you attach the Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2 to the finder eyepiece.

■Nikon Close-up accessories

The following close-up accessories are available:

• Close-up attachment lenses: No. 0, No. 1, No. 2, No. 3T, No. 4T, No. 5T, and No. 6T

• Auto extension rings: PK-11 A, PK-12, PK-13, and PN-11

—Shadows may appear around the edges of the frame.

Required accessories

■Nikon Rechargeable Battery Pack EN-1

Dedicated rechargeable battery pack for use with this camera.

■Quick Charger EH-1* (EH-2**)/DC Adaptor ES-1

Recharges battery pack EN-1 as quickly as approx. 60 minutes. DC power can also be supplied to the camera through DC adaptor ES-1

from an AC power outlet. The EH-1 (EH-2) is to be used only with the

ES-1 and the EN-1.

• The EH-1 is sold exclusively in the US and Canada.

** The EH-2 is sold outside the US and Canada.

■External Sync Adaptor EX-10

Plugs into the camera's terminal for flash shooting in sync, with the

firing of a flash mounted on another camera.

■Image Memory Card EC-15

Dedicated ATA PC card for recording image data with this camera.

EV chart for flash photography

(Sensitivity: STD (equivalent to ISO 800), AFSOmm f/1,4 lens)

In Programmed Auto mode

15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2000

Shutter speed

Camera care tips

iDo not drop or hit the camera against a

hard surface as it may cause damage and malfunction to the precision mechanism.

iNever disassemble the camera if

damaged. This camera houses highvoltage circuitry which is highly dangerous.

iTake care not to splash water on the

camera. If water is present, parts may corrode, increasing repair costs; in extreme cases, repair may be impossible.

iBe sure to prevent foreign matter from

entering inside the camera through the lens mount or the camera back as they cause damage.

I If you hear a strange sound, if there is

smoke inside the camera, or some foreign matter has entered the camera, turn OFF the power switch, remove the

battery pack, and immediately take the camera to an authorized Nikon Service Center.

Camera care tips

lUse a blower to remove dust from the

camera and then wipe the camera clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzene, or other active agents.

Ilf the camera is not going to be used for

a long time, remove the Rechargeable Battery Pack; store it in a cool, dry place. We recommend taking the camera out of storage from time to time and releasing the shutter a few times at least once a month.

iStore the camera in a cool, dry place to

prevent mold. Do not leave it inside an enclosed space exposed to chemicals such as camphor and naphthalene. Do not leave the camera near electronic appliances subject to electromagnetic waves (e.g. TVs and radios) . Avoid leaving the camera in hot places such as a car in the summer time or near a heater.

iMake sure that your camera is securely

mounted on the tripod before shooting when using a tripod.

iDamage Requiring Service—Refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions: If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen Into the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. If the product does not operate normally according to the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the product to normal operation.

If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicatesa need for service.

I Heat—The product should be kept away

from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other heat generating products.

Specifications

Type of camera

Lens mount Usable lenses

Frame advance mode

Exposure control mode

Exposure metering system

Metering range

Exposure compensation

Auto Exposure Lock

Shutter

Shutter speeds Viewfinder Viewfinder

magnification

Focusing screen

Interchangeable-lens SLR-type digital still camera Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) AF Nikkor lenses and Al-type Nikkor lenses (with some

exceptions) S: Single frame shooting

C: Continuous shooting (when using EC-15)

E2: Approx. 1 frame/sec. (in BASIC mode)

E2s: Approx. 3 frames/sec. up to 7 frames continuously SD: Data send function not supported by Nikon PB: Playback mode

P: Programmed Auto S: Shutter-Priority Auto A: Aperture-Priority Auto M: Manual

■ TTL Matrix Metering using a multi-segment sensor

(5 segments) with vertical sensors

• TTL Center-Weighted Metering concentrating 70% of the

meter's sensitivity into the center of the viewfinder.

■ TTL Spot Metering the area metered is represented by the approx. 5mm-diameter circle in the center of the viewfinder.

EV1 to EV20 (at equivalent to ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens)

EV2 to EV20 (in Spot Metering) EV1 to EV16-1/3 (in Matrix Metering)

With the exposure compensation button; ±2EV

range, in 1/4EV increments (Exposure compensation mark

appears in the viewfinder.)

BV memory system with AE-L button

Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter (shutter balancer incorporated)

Controlled speed from 1/8 to 1/2000 sec., Sy Optical eye-level type, with approx. 98% frame coverage

Approx. 0.7x

Dedicated Type B clear matte field with focus brackets

Viewfinder information

Reflex mirror Autofocus

Autofocus

detection range

Autofocus actuation method

Autofocus lock

Image pickup

device Sensitivity Image recording

system Resolution No. of frames

(Image Memory Card EC-15)

LCD panel information

Flash

synchronization

By LCD—Metering system, Shutter speed, Aperture, Exposure indicators. Exposure modes. Frame counter By LED—Focus indicators (in-focus, front-focus, rearfocus), Exposure compensation mark. Flash-ready light (lights up when charging is completed, and blinks to alert the subject is out of the flash shooting range when used with SB-26 or SB-25)

Automatic, instant-return type TTL phase detection system using Nikon advanced AM200

autofocus module Approx. EV-1 to EV18 at ISO equivalent 100 (under

Nikon inspection conditions) Single-Servo AF mode (S)

Continuous-Servo AF mode (C) Manual Focus (M) mode

By lightly pressing the shutter release button in Single Servo AF mode or by using AF-L button (AE and AF are simultaneously locked by using AF/AE-L (double lock) lever)

2/3 inch VT (Vacant Transfer) system color CCD with

1,300,000 pixel resolution ISO equivalent 800 (STD) and 1600 (HIGH) switchable Digital recording on PCMCIA compatible PC card in

either compressed or non-compressed format 700 (horizontal), 650 (vertical) lines Approx. 5 (HI mode, non-compressed)

Approx. 43 (NORMAL mode, 1/8 compressed), Approx. 21 (FINE mode, 1/4compression), Approx. 84 (BASIC mode, 1/16 compresión)

Exposure mode, Image Memory Card, Battery, Aperture, Shutter speed. Lock indicator, Frames-remaining counter. Exposure compensation. Metering system, Image quality, Frames-shot counter. Sensitivity, White balance mode

X-contact only; shutter operates at 1/250 sec. or slower; in Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode, shutter can be set to 1/250 sec. or slower; (Shutter cannot be set to 1/350 to 1/2000 sec.)

With Nikon Speedlight SB-26 or SB-25, Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash and Standard TTL Flash operations are possible.

Specifications

Video output terminal

Accessory shoe

Tripod socket Power source • Nikon dedicated Rechargeable Battery Pack EN-1 or DC

Checking battery power

Operating temperature Operating humidity

Dimensions (WxHxD)

Weight

Required accessories

Pin Jack, IV p-p, 75 n, unbalanced, sync negative

• Hot shoe (flash, monitor preflash, TTL flash, ready-light

contacts)

• Safety lock system (a mount pin is automatically inserted into the locking hole in accessory shoe to secure

Speedlight on the accessory shoe.)

1/4 in. (JIS standard)

Adaptor ES-1

Voltage: 7.2V

Charging time; Approx. 1 hour

Power capacity: 1200mAh

• Quick Charger EH-1 (EH-2)/DC Adaptor ES-1

With the power ON, if CTI in LCD panel and display segment in viewfinder blink, battery is weak. If cn in LCD panel blinks and display segment in viewfinder goes out, battery is exhausted.

O^C to -1- 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

80% or less (no condensation)

164.1 X 159.2 X 120.2mm (6.5 x 6.3 x 4.7 in.) (E2s)

164.1 X 139.8 X 120.2mm (6.5 x 5.5 x 4.7 in.) (E2)

Approx. 1850g (4.1 lbs) (E2s) Approx. 1720g (3.8 lbs) (E2)

Rechargeable Battery Pack EN-1 Quick Charger EH-1 (EH-2) DC Adaptor ES-1 External Sync Adaptor EX-10 Video Cable EG-10 Image Memory Card EC-15

All specifications apply when a fully charged Battery Pack is used, at normal temperature (20°C or 68°F). Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

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Nikon E2 - E2S User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or eiectric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

Nomenclature

Standard accessories

Foreword

About this manual

Marks used in this manual

iWarranty/registration cards

¡Take some trial shots.

■ Have Nikon check your camera regularly.

I Use only Nikon-approved equipment

I Note on copyright

Contents

System chart

Major features

■ High resolution, high quality images

■ JPEG image data compression system

■ PC Card

I MS-DOS file management system

lAF and AE controls

IVarious interchangeable Nikon F-mount lenses

I Built-in playback function

I Built-in aperture control unit

Viewfinder indications

LCD panel indications

Dedicated accessories

The following accessories are not included with the E2/E2s, but are required for proper operation of the camera.

■ Rechargeabie Battery Pack EN-1

■ Quick Charger EH-1* (EH-2)**

■ Nikon image Memory Card EC-15

Mounting and removing the iens

Only the Nikkor lenses which are listed In the usability chart can be used with the E2/E2s. (See pages 75-76.)

Removing the body cap

Mounting the lens

Removing the lens

When leaving the camera without a lens

If the lens release button remains stuck in the pressed position

Installing and removing the battery

Checking battery power

Setting and checking date and time

Inserting the Image Memory Card

Use the Nikon Image Memory Card EC-15 and be sure to initialize the card before using it for the first time.

Inserting the Image Memory Card

Inserting the memory card

Closing the camera back

LCD confirmation

• CAUTION

Initializing (formatting) the card

Open the cover on the camera side.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

ICAUTION

Basic camera settings

Selecting Programmed Auto mode

Programmed Auto is ideal for quick operation and is the simplest method for exposure control. Use this mode for most general photographic situations.

Set the focus mode to S.

Set the frame advance mode to S.

Set the exposure mode to P.

Set the metering system to K.

Set the image quality to NORMAL.

Set the white balance to A.

Set the sensitivity to STD.

Adjust the eyepoint.

Hold the camera and look through the viewfinder.

Compose the picture.

Focusing and shooting

Confirm that the in-focus indicator

If the following indications appear:

Check the frame counter.

Playing back the pictures

Connect the camera to a TV monitor.

Rotate the Main dial to PB (playback).

Rotate the command dial.

When finished, rotate the Main dial to L.

Functions and settings

The Main dial turns the power ON and OFF, and selects shooting, data transfer and playback modes.