Nikon E2 - E2S User Manual
Nikon
Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual
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Nikon Digital Still Camera E2/E2s
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E2/E2S
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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
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Nomenclature
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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
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12
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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.
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20
II- 'WiiAQl
SiSiiisi;
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CMND-L (command lock) button (See page 46.)
22
V-Out (Video Output) terminal (See page 47.)
23
D-Out (Digital Output) / E. Trig. (External Triggering) terminal
(See page 62.)
24
QUALITY (image quality) button (See page 37.)
25
W. BAL (white balance mode) button (See page 38.)
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DATE (date setting) button (See page 23.)
27
SEND DATA (batch data transfer) button*
28
FORMAT (ERASE) buttons (See page 50.)
29
ERASE LAST (last data erase) buttons (See page 50.)
30
Image Memory Card confirmation window (See page 25.)
31
AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock) button (See page 56.)
32
Eject knob lock-release button (See page 24.)
33
Image memory card (PC card) eject knob (See page 24.)
34
Camera back (incorporating the Image Memory Card slot)
(See page 24.)
35
Battery eject lever (See page 21.)
36
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.
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Description of acronyms
NTSC
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...National Television System Committee, color television
telecasting specifications adopted mainly in Japan and
the U.S.
PAL
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...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.
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Contents
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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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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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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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
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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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68-69
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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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System chart
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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
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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.)
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Viewfinder indications
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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
8
Metering system
9
Image quality
10
Frames-shot counter
11
Sensitivity
12
White balance mode
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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.
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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.
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■ 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.
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Preparations
for taking pictures
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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
1
Rotate the body cap clockwise to remove.
Mounting the lens
Mount the lens by aligning the
2
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.
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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
2
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.
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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.
1
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
2
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.
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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
1
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
2
{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.
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• 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.
1
Press the shutter release button halfway.
Press the FORMAT (ERASE)
buttons simultaneously for at least
3
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.
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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.
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• 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.
1
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
2
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
3
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.
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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.
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Set the sensitivity to STD.
While keeping the SENS button pressed,
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rotate the command dial to set the
sensitivity to STD (standard).
—See page 41 for details on sensitivity.
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Holding the camera and composing the picture
Adjust the eyepoint.
You can select the best viewing position by
1
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.
2
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.)
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Focusing and shooting
Set the Main dial to any position
other than L, and press the shutter
1
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.
I
• Fully depress the shutter release button to take pictures.
Confirm that the in-focus indicator
• appears and release the shutter
2
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.)
X
►
◄
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.
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