Nikon
Digital
Still
Camera
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Instruction
Manual
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture .
CAUTION; TO REDUCE THE RISK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO
USER·SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE .
REFER SERVIC
'L
ING TO
This symbol
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's
OF
ELECTRI C SHOCK.
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
-I enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
£
a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
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• instructions
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in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
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ATTENTION
CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATIERY . MUST
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
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This product that you have purchased contains a
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rechargeable battery. This battery
<;7
its useful life, under various state and local laws,
Ni-Cd
illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste
stream. Check with your
your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
lo
cal solid waste officials for details
is
recyclable.
BE
RECYCLED
to
constitute
At
the end of
it
may be
OR
in
2
For customers
in
the U.S.A.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
Rules. These limits are designed
aga inst harmful interference
equipment generates , uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used
instructions , may cause harmful interference
communications . However , there
will not occur
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on
that to which the receiver
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
in
a particular installation. If this equipment does
to
provide reasonable protection
in
a residential installation. This
in
accordance with the
is
no
guarantee that interference
a circuit different from
is connected.
to
15
radio
and
of the
on
, the user
receiver.
FCC
is
Notice for customers
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cel appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Reglement sur
Notice for customers
Nach Gebrauch der Verkaufsstelle zuruckgeben.
Apres usage a rapporter
Rltornare la pila usate
al
in
Canada
Ie
material brouilleur du Canada.
in
SWITZERLAND
au
point de vente .
negozio .
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We
Name
:
Address
:
Nikon UK Limited
Nikon House,
Kingston, Surrey KT2 5PR , UK
380
Richmond
Road,
declare
Product
Manufacturer's
Manufacturer's
is in
following the
Low Voltage
that the
Name :
conformity
provisions
Directive
Name
Address:
with the following
DECLARATION
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declarons
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du
produit:
du
fabricant:
du
que
ce
fabricant:
product
Nikon Digital Still
:
Safety: EN60950
EMC: EN55022: 1987 Class B
(73/23/EEC).
DE
CONFORMITE
produit
Nikon
Corporation
Fuji
Bldg.
Chiyoda-ku
Standards
EN50082-1
IEC801-2: 1991 4kVCD, 8kVAD
IEC801-3 : 1984 3V/m
IEC801-4 1988 1kV AC, 0.5kV I/O
of the EMC
Directive
Nikon UK Limited
Nikon House , 380
Kingston, Surrey KT2 5PR, UK
appareil
Nikon
E2/E2s
Nikon
Corporation
Fuji
Bldg
Chiyoda-ku
.,
Camera
, 2-3,
Marunouchi
, Tokyo 100,
(89/336/EEC)
DE
LA CEE
Richmond
photo
2-3,
Marunouchi
, Tokyo 100,
E2/E2s
3-chome
Japan
and
Road,
numerique
3-chome
Japan
,
the
,
4
est conforme aux normes suivantes
Securite: EN60950
CEE
: EN55022: 1987 Classe B
EN50082-1
1991
IEC801-2:
IEC801-3: 1984 3V/m
IEC801-4: 1988 1kV
4kVCD,8kVAD
AC
, 0,5kV I/O
selon les dispositions de la directive de
directive Basse tension (73/23/EEC),
la
CEE
(89/3,36/EEC) et de
la
ERKLARUNG OBER EG-NORMENGERECHTHEIT
Wir
Name:
Anschrift:
erklaren hiermit,
Produktbezeichnung :
Name des Herstellers:
Anschrift des Herstellers:
den nachstehend aufgefUhrten Normen genugt:
und zwar gemaB den Bestimmungen der EMC-Richtlinie (89/336/EEC)
"nd
der Niederspann"ngs-Richtlinie
Kingston,
UK
daB
das folgende Produkt
Sicherheit: EN60950
EMC
: EN55022: 1987 Klasse B
March 1, 1995 r VL--v-- if
UK
Nikon
Nikon House, 380 Richmond Road,
Kingston, Surrey
Nikon Digital Still Camera E2/E2s
Nikon Corporation
Fuji Bldg" 2-3, Marunouchi 3-chome,
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100, Japan
EN50082-1
Limited
KT2
5PR
1991
IEC801-2:
IEC801-3: 1984 3V/m
IEC801-4: 1988
(73/23/
4kVCD, 8kVAD
1kV AC, 0,5kV I/O
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, UK
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Lieu
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Date
Date
Datum
Signature/Managing Director
Singature/Directeur general
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1 Focus mode selector
2 Lens release button
3 Lens mounting index
4 White balance window
5 Camera strap eyelet
6 Accessory shoe
7 Eyepiece ring
8 Remote terminal (See page
9 Aperture dial (See page
10 L
CD
panel
(See
Standard accessories
Neckstrap Body cap Video Cable
6
(See
(See
page 29.)
page 17.)
(See
page 42.)
(See
page
(See
page 20.)
(See
page 65.)
53)
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page 39.)
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11
MODE (exposure mode) button (See page 35.)
12 Metering system button (See page 36.)
13 Exposure Compensation button (+1-) (See page
14
SENS
15 Main dial lock-release button (See page 34.)
16 Shutter release button (See page 30.)
17 Main dial
18 Command dial (See page 27.)
19
20
(sensitivity selector) button (See page 41.)
(L,
S,
C,
SD*,
PB)
(See page 34.)
AF
-L (Auto Focus Lock) button (See page 61.)
AF/AE-L (double lock) lever (See page 57.)
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58
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16
17
18
19
To remove the terminal cap: loosen the screw
approx. two turns counter-clockwise.
To
attach
the
rubber
secu rely and tight
clockwise.
terminal
portion
of the
cap
en
the screw
cap:
first push the
back
into
by
turning it
place
7
21
22
24
25
26
28
29
'Nikon does not support the data
send function represented
so
and
SEND buttons on this
camera.
by
the
23
27
-........
21
CMND-L (command lock) button (See page 46 .)
22 V-Out (Video Output) terminal (See page 47.)
23
D-Out (Digital Output) I
(See page 62.)
24
QUALITY (image quality) button (See page 37.)
25
W.
BAL (white balance mode) button (See page 38.)
26
DATE (date setting) button (See page 23.)
27
SEND DATA (batch data transfe
28
FORMAT (ERASE) buttons (See page 50.)
29
ERASE
30
31 AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock) button (See page 56.)
32
33
34
35
36
LAST (last data erase) buttons (See page 50.)
Im
age Memory Card confirmation window (See page 25.)
Eject knob lock-release button (See page 24.)
Image memory card
Camera back (incorporating the Image Memory Card slot)
(See page 24.)
Battery eject lever (See page 21.)
Tripod socket
E.
Trig. (External Triggering) terminal
r)
button*
(PC
card) eject knob (See page 24.)
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Foreword
Thank you for choosing the Nikon Digital Still Camera
E2/E2s.
imaging technology, it also includes many highperformance Nikon features such as Matrix metering,
Autofocus operation and compatibility with Nikon's
advanced Speedlight System for Automatic Balanced FillFlash, and wireless multiple flash photography. Through its
digital technology, images taken and stored
camera's accessory memory card can be viewed
compatible computer (PC or Mac) or displayed
monitor; through compatible computer software the images
can be enhanced
optional printing devices. We hope that you will enjoy using
this professional Nikon product and that it will help you
expand your professional opportunities
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
manuals thoroughly
potential.
In the main manual, we begin with instructions
prepare the camera for shooting and move
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
. CAUTION Denotes important points where caution or
In
addition to this camera's advanced digital
on
the
on
on
a TV
on
screen and then printed using
in
photography. We
Qu
ick Reference sheet for easy reference. Read these
in
order to make the most of your camera's
in
this manual
mandatory action
on
is
required .
on
how to
to a variety of
a
• NOTE
See page
9
...
Useful points that should be remembered
for future reference.
Indicates the reference page .
General
recommendations
• Warranty/registration cards
Confirm that warranty and registration cards are included
Please fill out all necessary items
to
your nearest Nikon service facility
guarantee .
on
your cards and send them without delay
to
ensure coverage under Nikon's stated
• Take some trial shots.
When you first handle your E2/E2s camera, and before going
to
assignment, be sure
find any problems, immediately take your camera to
service center for repair.
-Nikon
is not liable for any financial loss resulting from equipment malfunction .
test the camera and
all
its functions first. Should you
an
• Have Nikon check your camera regularly.
As
this camera
their camera serviced once everyone
three to five years.
-We
especially recommend these procedures
applications.
is
a precision instrument,
we
recommend that customers have
or
two years, and overhauled once every
if
the camera is being used for commercial
• Use only Nikon-approved equipment
This camera has been designed for use
speedlights and accessories.
-Using
lenses or accessories other than those specified
the camera and cause damage.
- Please refer to the chart for
a complete list
in
combination with Nikon lenses,
by
Nikon may adversely affect
of
usable lenses. (See page 75,)
in
this package.
on
an
important
authorized Nikon
• Note on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be
copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary
provisions of the copyright laws.
10
to
the
Description of acronyms I
NTSC
........
....... National Television Syst
telecasting specifications adopted mainly
U.S
.
PAL .............
the
.. ..
Phase Alternation Line, a color television system
adopted mainly by European countries and China.
JPEG ............... Joint Photographic Experts Group, a joint organization
of the I
SO
and the
specifications for a graphic file coded compression
sy
stem.
TIFF ........... ..... .Tagged Image File Format, a high density bit-mapped
graphics format for scanned images.
PC Card .......... Computer memory card complying with PCMCIAlJ
PCMCIA ........
standard
..
Per
s.
sonal 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,
ATA card ........ A high-speed memory card complying with PC Card
Memory Card
(AT
A)
specifications.
in
corporating
em
Committee, col
CCID
promoting standard
SRAM
or
television
in
Japan and
EID
an
Image
memory devices .
A
11
Contents
I
WARNING
Nomenclature·
Foreword
About this manual
General recommendations·
De
scription of acronyms· ...... .
System
Major features·
Viewfinder indications '
LCD panel indications' .
Dedicated accessories·
Preparations for taking pictures
Mounting and removing the lens·
Installing and removing the
Checking battery
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 .· . . .
Focusing and
Playing back the pictures· . . . . .
Functions and settings ········.·
Setting the frame advance mode
Setting the exposure mode
Setting the metering systems
Setting image quality· . .
Adjusting white balance
Setting the sensitivity level·
Setting the focus mode · . ..........
Setting
Command lock · . .
Playing back
Erasing data
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battery·
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shooting·
th
e six basic modes simultaneously ·
pictures·
in
the Image Memory Card· . .
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35
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37
41
42-44
45
46
47-49
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9
10
11
14
15
16
17
18
12
Advanced photography .............. ..
Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure
Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure compensation ·
Autofocus with main subject off-center · .
External synchro-flash shooting
Remote photography (general)·
Mode· ....................
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54-55
56-59
. 60-61
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...
51
·52
53
62
·63
Flash photography· .
Available Nikon Speedlights . ....
Flash modes available with Nikon Speed lights
Notes
on
using the Speedlight
Taking flash pictures
Taking pictures
Controls
Usable lenses·
Lens usability
Shutter speed and aperture·
Special focusing situations
Downloading image
Cleaning the camera's built-in lens· ...................
Image Memory
The
dedicated Rechargeable Battery Pack
Troubleshooting·
Optional accessories· . .
EV
chart for flash
Camera care
Specifications . .
in
tips·
in
in
rear-curtain sync flash mode · .
detail
...........................
chart·
.....
data· .... ...
Card·
....................................
photography·
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TTL
auto flash
mode· ...
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66
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78
79
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83-84
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91-93
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Memory
Card
EC-
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Personal
Personal
computer
computer
D
ata
transfer
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EG-10
Rechargeab
Battery
EN-1
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Pack
Quick
EH
-1 (EH
le
Charger
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TV
monitor
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Sync
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product
Major
features
. High resolution, high quality images I
1,3 million pixel CCD (1280 x 1000 pixels) and digital image
recording systems capture crisp
resoluti
through repeated duplication,
on
pictures, Picture quality does not become degraded
fu
ll-color . high quality. high
. JPEG image data compression system
You
can record image data
compressed format. The internationally recognized JPEG
compression system
images are stored as TIFF files. a standard image file format. Image
files can be used
.
PC
Card
A
PC
card (Image Memory Card EC-15) complying with the PCMC IA
and JEIDA standards
in
a variety of applications,
in
either compressed or non-
is
in
use with this camera, Non-compressed
is
used for storing image data,
• MS-DOS file management system
This came ra
system, Image data can be transferred directly to a persona l
computer without the need for file conversion, Use
ED-10 or a computer with a bu
is
compatible with the MS-DOS file management
PC
Card Drive
il
t-in
PC
card sl
ot.
• AF and AE controls
High performance . high precision photography
AF
and
Nikon F4 series camera-based
AE
is
possible due to
contro l systems,
. Various interchangeable Nikon F-mount lenses
Most F-mount AF Nikkor and AI-type Nikkor lenses for Nikon 35mm
SLR
cameras can be used without any modif ication,
Note: Please refer to t
(See pages
75
-76)
he
chart for a complete list of usable lenses,
• Built-in playback function
The camera comes with a video output terminal (NTSC and PAL)
that allows you to playback exposed images
monitor,
on
an
externa l
TV
• Built-in aperture control unit
A newly developed. high-prec ision aperture control unit
the camera to increase exposure accuracy, (You cannot set the
aperture by turning the lens aperture ring,)
is
built into
15
Viewfinder
indications
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....
10
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11
3
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4
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5
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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
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
for purposes
never appear
16
---"
of
viewfinder indications are shown
of
reference only. All these viewfinder indications would
at
one time in normal operation.
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12
M mode)
6
7
in
the above illustration
LCD
panel
indications
3
__
4
----
5
__
6
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7
-----
1 Exposure mode
2 Image Memory Card
3 Battery
4 Lock indicator
5 Aperture
6 Shutter speed
7 Frames-remaining counter
A complete set
purposes
at one time
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of
of
indications are shown on the above LCD panel for
reference only. All these indications would never appear
in
normal operation.
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8 Exposure compensation
9 Metering system
10
Image quality
11
Frames-shot counter
12 Sensitivity
13 White balance mode
8
9
10
11
12
13
I
• LCOs are temperature sensitive, and may turn black at high
temperatures . They clear up when the temperature drops back to
normal.
•
In
cold temperatures, LCOs may take longer
mode . This is typical of LCOs and not a problem.
•
It
is common for
years.
When
can be replaced by the Ni
• See pages 85-86
the
an
LCD
to diminish
LCD
in
your E2/E2s exhibits reduced contrast, the
kon
fo
r details
on
in
Service Center for a fee.
LCD panel indications.
to
change the display
contrast after approximately 6
to
LCD
7
17
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 .
• Rechargeable Battery
T
he
EN-1
is
the dedicated NiCd battery
pack for this camera.
the battery pack fully before using it for
the first time.
-
The
battery
pack
from the factory.
page
83
.
for details about the battery
Charger
(EH-2)
-See
•
Quick
T
he
shipped
pack
EH-1
for rechargeable battery pack
takes approx. 60 minutes
recharge the
-For
more details , refer
manual
-OC
adaptor
•
Nikon
EN-1
provided
(£S-1)
Image
Memory
The EC-15 Image Memory Card
dedicated
AT A PC
complying with PCMCIA
JEIDA Ver. 4.2 standards.
initialize the card before using it for the
first time. (See page 25.)
-See
page
82
Memory Card.
for details
Pack
EN-1
Be
sure to charge
was not
charged
EH-1 *
is
(EH-2)
the dedicated charger
when
**
EN-1. It
to
fully
(at room temperature).
to
the instruction
with the Quick Charger.
is
provided
.
Card
EC-1S
is
a
card for this camera
ReI. 2.1 and
Be
sure to
on
the Image
*The
EH-1
**The EH-2
18
is
sold exclusively
is
sold outside the
in
the
US
US
and Canada.
and Canada .
Preparations
for
taking
pictures
19
Mounting
and
removing
the
lens
Only the Nikkor lenses which are listed
E2
be used with the
-Be
sure
to
set
-Be
careful
cause the camera
soft, clean,
not
dry
/E2s. (See pages 75-76.)
the Main dial to
to touch, smear or damage the CPU contacts as this
to
malfunction.
cloth.
L.
(See
page
34.)
If
this occurs, clean the contacts wi
Removing the body cap
Rotate the body cap clockwise to remove.
1
Mounting the lens
Mount the lens by aligning the
2
distance/aperture index line
the lens mounting index
Rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it
locks into place.
-
00
not
press the lens release button when
mounting the lens.
on
on
the camera.
the lens with
Removing the lens
Depress and hold the lens release button;
securely grip the lens and rotate it
clockwise,
in
the direction of the arrow.
in
the usability chart can
may
th
a
When leaving the camera without a lens
Attach the body
and the body, and rotate the cap counte r-clockwise as far
If the lens release button remains stuck in the pressed position
Make sure you rotate the lens until the lens release button returns back
the normal position with a click.
20
cap
to the camera body; align the indexes
on
both the cap
as
it
will go.
to
Installing
and
removing
the
battery
Use the Rechargeable Battery Pack
was not charged when shipped from the factory. You must
charge the battery fu
page
83.)
- Never touch the battery pack's metal port with another metal object.
-Be
sure
to
pack
- See page
Fully recharging the battery pack
Use dedicated Quick Charger
1
A full recharge takes approx . 60 minutes.
Installing the battery pack
Install the fully charged battery pack (EN-1)
2
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
of the arrow ; the battery pack then pops out
and can be removed.
set the Main dial
.
83
for handling batteries.
ll
y before installing it for the first time. (See
to
L when installing
EH-1
in
the direction
EN-1
(EH-2).
. The battery pack
and
removing the battery
21
Checking
battery
power
Be sure to
fresh battery
avoid
check
the camera's battery power after installing a
pack
accidental fai
or prior to taking photographs
lure.
Set the Main dial to any position
L.
other than
1
indicators appear in the
Confirm that the
LCD panel
and inside the viewfinder .
While pressing the Main dial lock-release
button, rotate the Main dial.
-If
no indicators
battery pack. (See
appear
page
, reinstall the
21.)
Confirm that no warning indicator
appears .
2
If the C1!!!I mark (insufficient battery power
r)
blinks
in
indicato
is
battery
charged battery.
-
-Battery
weak. Replace with a fully
If
you continue to use the camera with the
indictor blinking,
work correctly.
If
the
C=:J
immediately replace the battery with
fully
charged
power
the LCD panel, the
th
e camera may not
mark blinks in the LCD panel,
one.
is exhausted.
in
order to
a
22
Setting
You
can check the current data by pushing the DATE button.
The display
Year, Month, Day, Hou
button.
To
correct the data , adjust
-You
Press the shutter release button
halfway and push the DATE button.
1
Push the DATE button for at least one
second
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
clockwise to decrease the setting values.
Then push
"month" section starts to blink.
Follow the same procedure to set the "month," "day," "hour"
and "minute."
3
Rotate the command dial
"minute
button
The
corrected.
-
If
90 seconds, the LCD panel returns
-If
date/time setting mode will be canceled,
and
checking
in the LCD panel changes
r,
and Minut e as you push the DATE
cannot check
so
increase the setting value
,"
is
clock only starts working from 00 sec. when the "minute" setting
the camera
the shutter
and
adjust the data when the Main dial
that the "year" section starts to
th
e DATE button again, and the
and push the DATE button. When the "minute"
pushed, the clock starts working.
is
is
to
left untouc
released while date/time setting
date
in
the following way.
s,
and rotate
set the correct "month
hed
in the date/time setting mode for more than
and
time
in the following order:
is
set
",
"day
,"
is
set and the
to
the normal display mode.
is
and
in progress, the
all data set will be invalid.
"hour" and
to PB.
I
DATE
is
23
Inserting
Use the Nikon Image Memory Card EC-15 and be sure to
initialize the
-
The
Image Memory Card EC-15
the PCMCIA
-See
page
the
Image
ca
rd
before using it for the first time.
Rei.
2.1
and JEIDA
82
for details on the Image Memory Card.
Memory
is
an A
TA
Ver.
PC
4.2
standards.
Card
card
and
is
in
compliance with
Inserting the Image Memory Card
Opening the camera back
Holding down the eject knob lock-release
1
button , slide the
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
card
the
-Never
or with
Closing the camera back
Close the camera
3
carefully until it clicks shut.
-
If
the camera
warning indicator appears
panel
and
Im
age Memory Card eject
<J
arrow pointing left), insert it into
slot in the camera
touch the terminals with your finger
a metallic object.
back
back
the viewfinder. (See page 85.)
back
.
by pushing it down
is
not shut properly, a
in
the LCD
LCD confirmation
The Image Memory Card indicator appears
4
in the LCD panel and the viewfinder.
24
. CAUTION
•
If
no memory card
Memory Card indicator
and the viewfinder blinks
should then insert
• To confirm that
inserted, look
confirmation window .
• Be
aware
even with no Image Memory Card
inserted.
that the camera will function
is
inserted, the Image
in
the
LCD
as
an
Image Memory Card .
an
Image Memory Card is
at
the Image Memory Card
panel
a warning.
You
Initializing (formatting) the card
1 Open the cover
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
2
on
the camera side.
Press the
buttons simultaneously for at least
3
one second
FORMAT
to
(ERASE)
start initializing the
Image Memory Card.
- When the initialization
frame counter advances
- Initializing time depends on the type
capacity
of
the memory
is
complete, the
to "1".
card
.
and
• CAUTION
Any data
•
• Take special care when initializing a memory card other than
in
Th
for the first time.
the memory card will be deleted during initialization.
is data will not be recoverable.
25
Basic
The
following
provide
You
may
combination
preferences
camera
lens
highly
automatic. convenient
use
any
of
settings
or
picture
type
usalbe
taking
seHings
and
settings
Nikkor
according
requirements
lens
to
selection
operation
or
make
your
.
.
any
26
• Lens:
• Exposure mode:
• Metering system:
• Image quality:
• White balance:
• Sensitivity:
To
automatically and quickly reset the camera
preceding settings, press the MODE button and
ul
taneously. (See page 45.)
sim
AF Nlkkor lens
P
(Programmed
Matrix metering
NORMAL
Auto (A)
STD
(Standard)
auto)
[oJ
to
the
SENS
button
Selecting
Programmed
Auto
mode
Programmed Auto
simplest method for exposure control. U
general photographic situations.
Set the focus mode to S.
Rotate the focus mode selector
1
Servo Autofocus).
- See
page
Set the frame advance mode to S.
While pressing the Main dial lock-release
2
button, rotate the Main dial
frame shooting).
-See
page 34 for details
advance mode.
Set the exposure mode to
Keeping the MODE button pressed, rotate
3
the command dial
to P (Programmed Auto) mode.
- See page
mode.
Set the metering system to
4
While pressing the metering system button,
rotate the command dial to set the metering
system to Matrix Metering
- See page
systems.
is
ideal for quick operation and is the
to
42
for details
35
for details on the exposure
36
for details on metering
on
focus modes.
to
S (Single-
on
the frame
P.
to
set the exposure mode
::.::
.
S (Single
::.~
.
se
this mode for most
27
Selecting
Programmed
Auto
mode
Set the image quality
Keeping the QUALITY button pressed,
5
rotate the
quality to NORMAL.
-See
Set the white balance
While pressing the W.Bal button, rotate the
6
command
(auto)
- See page
Set the sensitivity
While keeping the SENS button pressed,
7
rotate the
sensitivity to
-See
command
page
37
for details
dial to set the white balance to A
38
for details on white balance.
command
STO
(standard).
page
41
for details on sensitivity.
to
NORMAL.
dial to set the image
on
image quality.
to
A.
to
STD
.
dial to set the
28
Holding
Adjust the eyepoint.
You can select the best viewing position by
1
adjusting the eye point. Eyeglass wearers
will benefit from pushing
while others can pull the eyepiece out for
better viewing.
To
eyepiece ring counter-clockwise until
comes off the thread, and pull it out until
stops . Then rotate the eyepiece ring
counter-clockwise
-To
Hold the camera and look through
the viewfinder .
2
Hold the camera steady
shake or incorrect focusing.
-
Compose the picture.
Position the focus bracket
3
subject and compose .
-
the
camera
pull the eyepiece out, rotate the
to
secure
push the eyepiece in, repeat the same
operation
In
the lens focusing ring when shooting .
If
AF-L button . (See
in
reverse.
autofocus mode, keep your hands
the main subject
is
page
and
in
the eyepiece,
it.
to
avoid camera
on
the main
off-center, use the
60.)
composing
it
it
off
the
picture
29
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
the lens focusing ring when shooting .
off
• NOTE
Shutter release operation
• Press the shutter release button lightly
indicators appear
• Power-hold timer allows the indicator illumination
after you remove your finger from the shutter release button.
• Fully depress the shutter release button to take pictures.
in
the LCD panel and inside the viewfinder.
Confirm that the in-focus indicator
• appears and release the shutter
2
to take a picture .
Also confirm that the shutter speed and
aperture indicator s are visible.
If the following indications appear:
x
Autofocus
The subject
~
~
Hi
, Lo
in
is
The subject is out of focus and the area behind the subject
in focus. (See page 86.)
Out of exposure control range (overexposure or underexposure alert) (See page 86.)
is
not possible. (See page 78.)
is
focus. (See page 86.)
out of focus and the area
to
power the camera ON;
to
last for
16
seconds
in
front of the subject
is
Check the frame counter.
Each time the shutter is released, the
3
frames-shot counter advances
frame number , while the frames-remaining
counter count s down by one frame. When
the memory card
LCD panel to alert you, and the shutter
locks up .
30
is
full, "0" blinks
to
the next
in
the
Playing
back
the
pictures
The camera has a built-in video output termina l that enables
you to immediately playback the exposed images
on a TV
monitor with a video input terminal.
- Both NTSC
See
page
and
PAL
48
color television systems are available with this camera .
for switching from the
NTSC
to
the
PAL
system or vice versa.
Connect the camera to a TV
monitor.
1
Connect
to the
the monitor's
- See page 7 on removing the terminal cap.
the Video Cable
camera
's
video
video
EG-1 0 (provided)
output
input
terminal and
terminal.
Rotate the Main dial to PB
(playback).
2
Rotate the command dial.
Rotate the
3
direction to
-
When
frame, first rotate the command dial while
pressing the
frame number, then remove your finger
from the
command
playback
you wish to playback a particular
SENS
dial
once
one frame.
SENS
button to specify the
button.
in either
31
Playing
4
back
the
pictures
When finished , rotate the Main dial
to
L.
Camera power will turn
after approx. 3 minutes when the camera
not
in
use.
We
dial
to L to
recommend setting the Main
conserve battery power.
OFF
automatically
is
32
Functions
This
section
and
how
results
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
New settings for this camera
In
other Nikon professional
cameras. However this camera differs
significant way: you are no longer creating
image on film, but instead reproducing
image
now required to pay attention to three new
settings which pertain
image quality, white balance and sensitivity.
explains
best
to
utilize
in a variety
16
seconds .
most ways, this camera
on
a memory card. Therefore , you are
and
basic
camera
them
of
photographic
35
to
digital technology:
settings
to
obtain
situations.
is
no different than
mm
SLR
functions
optimum
in
one
an
an
33
Setting
the
frame
advance
mode
The Main dia l turns the power
shooting, data transfer and pl
ON
and
ayback
OFF,
modes .
and selects
While pressing the Main dial lockrelease button, rotate the Main dial to
the des ired mode.
-Make
L:
S:
C: Continuous shooting mode
sure that the Main dial clicks into
position.
Camera power is OFF.
Set the Main dial to L when the camera
battery power and prevent accidental release of the shutter.
Single-frame shooting mode
Shooting operation
Shooting operation continues
is
depressed.
Model
E2
E2s
*1
A shutter speed faster than 1/250 sec.
set
to
BAS
*2
A shutter speed faster than 1/250 sec.
*3
One shooting operation comprises a maximum of 7 frames.
approx. 7 seconds
operation (when using Image Memory Card EC-15).
IC (when using Image Memory Card EC-15).
is
limited to one frame
as
Shooting speed Max. number
1
frame/sec:'
Approx. 3 frames/ sec. *2 7 frames/sec:
is
required before proceeding to the next shooting
is
not
in
use to preserve
at
a time.
long
as
the shutter release button
is
selected and image quality
is
selected.
-
of
frames
An
interval of
3
is
so:
Digital output mode.
The
shutter can be released
Memory Card.
PB: Playback mode
Image data stored
TV
monitor.
34
but
no image will be recorded on the Image
in
the memory card can be played back
on
a
Setting
the
exposure
mode
This camera offers four exposure modes: Programmed Auto (P),
Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority (A) and Manual (M).
-If
no lens
is
exposure mode indicator blinks in the viewfinder
Set the Main dial to either
press the shutter release button halfway
and rotate the command dial while
pressing the MODE (exposure mode)
button.
The exposure mode indicators
panel appear
below.
mounted, the exposure mode
S,
C or
in
in
sequence
as
shown
SO,
the
is
automatically set
to
LCD
alert you.
to M and
the
C P- S- A- M
-"J
P: Programmed Auto Exposure Mode
The camera's microcomputer automatically selects a combination
of shutter speed and aperture. This mode
common shooting situations
35mm
SLR
photography, and for those situations when there
time to fine tune exposure settings.
S:
Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
You
set the shutter speed manually using the command dial. The
camera automatically selects the proper aperture to match the
manually selected shutter speed for correct exposure.
A:
Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
The camera automatically selects the correct shutter speed
match the aperture you have set.
depth-of-field
M:
Manual 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.
is
a prime consideration.
as
well as for users who are new to
We
is
recommended for most
recommend this mode when
to
is
no
35
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
panel
appear
in
sequence
r·l
: Matrix Metering
Data
on
camera's 5-segment advanced matrix sensor. By analyzing
these data, the camera's built-in computer
correct exposure even
~
(.)
~
: Center-Weighted Metering
This system concentrates the meter's sensitivity
dia . circle
situations where you want to base exposure
centrally located area
~. ~
: Spot Metering
Most of the meter's sensitivity
circle
precise measurement of a particular porti
required.
scene brightness and contrast are detected by the
in
the viewfinder. This type of metering
in
the center of the viewfinder. This meter
in
the LCD
as
shown below.
is
able
to
in
extremely complex lighting situations.
on
is
on
a specific,
in
the scene.
is
concentrated
in
the 5mm-dia.
is
effective when
on
of the subject
provide
the 12mm-
useful
in
is
36
Setting
image
quality
Depending
modes are provided with this camera. Pictures taken
on
the effect you wish to achieve, four image quality
in
Hi
image quality mode are uncompressed images with much
detail, while pictures taken at the Basic setting
quality due to high compression.
It
follows that more frames
can be shot using the Basic mode than the
have lower
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
th
e following settings.
[
BASIC -NORMAL -FINE -HI
Refer
to
number of frames.
Image quality Image compression Data size Min. number of frames
mode
HI
FINE
NORMAL
BASIC
- Select HI mode when image quality is a
- Select BASIC mode when the number of frames
in
the LCD panel points to one of
J
the table below for mode specifications and corresponding
factor per frame per EC-15 (15 MB)
Non compression Approx. 2.45MB 5
1/4 (4 bit/pixe
1/8 (2 bit/pixel)
1/16
(1
bit/pixel) Appro
Approx. 640KB
l)
Approx. 320KB 43
x.
160KB
pri
orit
y.
is a pri
ority.
21
84
37
Adjusting
I
In
order to ensure prop er white balance ,
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 part icular 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
ve
video cameras and digital cameras. They ha
white balance depending
white subject to appear white under varying illumination.
on
background illumination
to adjust col
in
order for a
or
so
for
and
While pressing the W.
command dial to change
-T
he . mark in the LCD panel settles above
of
the following symbols.
one
38
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button, rotate the
th
e mode.
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White balance
temperature of light passing through the white balance window.
-
If
insufficient light passes through the white balance window, the color
temperature
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: Incandescent light mode
Suitable for shooting under incandescent light. The color
temperature
~
: 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
~
*~
: Fine mode
Suitable for shooting a front-lighted subject
color temperature
..
: Cloudy mode
Suitable for shooting
set at 6500° K (natural light).
ttl
.. : Shade mode (fine weather)
Suitable for shooting shaded subjects such
standing
temperature
is
adjusted automatically by measuring the color
is adjusted at 5100 °
is
fixed at 3000° K (halogen lamp).
is set at 42
in
the shadow of a building
is
set at 8000° K (natural light).
. .
is
set at 5300° K (natural light).
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in
cloudy weather. The color temperature
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fine weather. The color
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in
fine weather. The
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39
Adjusting
white
balance
. CAUTION
In the following situations, auto white balance mode (A) will
not function.
• Taking pictures where the illumination
as
subject differs , such
taking pictures of
inside a room, or shooting a spot-lighted subject
• Taking pictures
in
mixed light sources.
at
the camera and the
an
outdoor subject from
on
a stage.
For
example, taking
pictures at a party with fluorescent lights, incandescent lights, etc.
in
• Taking pictures
or
lamps
other special lighting sources .
special light sources.
For
example, sodium
• NOTE
Color temperature
The color temperature of most illumination sources varies
ranging from reddish to bluish. These colors are subject to change
depending
of light objectively,
absolute temperature (0 K).
on
individual perception. In order to represent the col
we
use a color temperature scale expressed
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.
in
tones
or
in
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Setting
the
sensitivity
level
Two shooting sensitivity levels equivalent
(STO) and
STO"
"
dark interiors.
While pressing the
command dial
the sensitivity.
-
The. arrow
the following settings.
C
.
NOTE
Sensitivity and film speed
This camera 's shooting sensitivity is equivalent to
800 and 1600. Equivalent shutter speed/f-stop combinations can be
calculated based
traditional film
brightness , the
equivalent
ISO
1600 (HIGH) can be selected. Set the sensitivity to
when taking pictures outside
SENS
button, rotate the
in
either direction to alter
in
the LCD
STD-HIGH
to
panel
points
~
on
this
ISO
to
digital, at 1/250 second for the same scene
E2
might use f/6.7 at
f/28
at
ISO
rating. For example, to compare
150
on
to one
to
film speeds of
in
bright weather, and "HIGH" for
of
ISO
800 which would be
a regular Nikon
SLR.
ISO
ISO
film speeds of
800
I
41
Setting
the
focus
mode
This camera provides two autofocus
(S)
Autofocus
and Continuous Servo Autofocus
modes-Single
(C)-
Servo
and a
Manual Focus mode (M) selected by setting the focus mode
S,
Cor
selector to
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
appears
priority is
in
the viewfinder , as the
on
correct focus . After
indicator.
focus 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
depressed from the start, the lens starts
adjusting for focus and the shutter
released as soon as the subject
With
E2s
are locked.
camera, both focus
is
fully
and
is
is
in
focus.
exposure
C : Continuous Servo Autofocus
The shutter can be released anytime,
regardless of focus status, since the
priority
camera continues focusing for
as
lightly pressed, even when the in-focus
indicator . appears
-In
is
on
shutter release. The
as
you keep t
Continuous Shooting mode (the Main
is
dial
the first frame only, then the focus
locked when continuous shooting starts.
he
shutter release button
in
the viewfinder.
set to C), the lens adjusts focus for
long
is
42
Viewfinder indications in autofocus modes (5, C)
•
X
~
....
The subject
Autofocus
the lens's closest focusing distance.
The subject
in
focus.
The subject
in focus .
is
in-focu
s.
is
not possible. The subject
is
out of focus and the area
is
out of focus and the area behind the subject
is
located closer than
in
front of the subject
• CAUTION
Keep your fingers off the lens focusing ring when shooting
autofocus modes
automatically.
(S,
C), as correct focusing is achieved
is
is
in
43
Setting
M:
the
focus
mode
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.
• Manual focus with the viewfinder's clear matte field
Rotate the lens focusing ring manually to
focus
on
matte field.
the subject using the clear
• Manual focus with the Electronic Rangefinder
Lightly press the shutter release button
and rotate the lens focusing ring
manually . The in-focus indicator .
appears
subject
- Manually rotate the lens focusing ring in the
direction indicated ~ ....
indicator appears.
and
singly, the subject
in
the viewfinder when the
is
in
focus.
until the in-focus
When
the focus indicators ~ and . or.
....
blink alternately, simultaneously or
is
almost
in
focus.
44
Setting
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:
the
six
basic
modes
simultaneously
Exposure mode
Metering system
Image quality
White balance
Sensitivity
Exposure compensation : 0.0
- Command lock
is cancelled. (See page 46.)
: P(Programmed Auto) See page
:
~.~
:
NORMAl
: A (Auto)
:
STD
Matrix
(Normal)
(Standard)
35.
See page 36.
See page 37.
See page
See page 41.
See page
38
58
.
.
45
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
caused
In
While pressing the CMNO-L button, rotate
the command dial
the shutter speed will be locked with
appearing next to the shutter speed
LCD panel.
To
dial
CMNO-L button.
In
While pressing the CMNO-L button, rotate
the aperture dial
the aperture value wi
appearing next to the aperture value
LCD panel.
To
in
CMNO-L button.
by
accidentally rotating the dial during shooting.
S or M mode
in
either direction, and
an
L
in
the
release the lock, rotate the command
in
either direction while pressing the
A or M mode
in
either direction, and
ll
be locked with
release the lock, rotate the aperture dial
either direction while pressing the
in
an
the
L
or
aperture value
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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 t
hi
s manua l
monitor onl
- For details on other systems, refer
equipment.
y.
we
will explain how to playback pictur
to
the instruction manuals for the relevant
es
on a TV
Playback on a TV monitor
Connect the camera to a TV
monitor.
1
Connect Video Cable
the camera 's video output terminal and the
monitor's video input terminal.
- Remove the terminal cap
and
O-Out/E. Trig. terminals .
(See
page
7)
Rotate the Main dial to
(playback) while pressing the Main
2
dial lock-release button.
The white balance mode marks .
LCD panel all blink at once.
EG-1
0 (provided)
on
the V-Out
PB
in
to
the
3 Rotate the command dial once
direction to playback one frame. Rotate the
in the direction of the arrow
dial
frames forward and rotate
direction to move the fram
While playing back pictures, the white
balance mode marks . light up one after
the other.
-When
you wish
frame , first rotate the command dial while
pressing the SENS button
frame number, then remove your finger
from the SENS button .
to
playback
in
either
to
in the opposite
es
backward.
a particular
to
specify the
move the
47
Playing
back
pictures
4 When finished, rotate the Main dial
The playback function automatically stops
after 3 minutes when the camera is not
use, and then the power turns
further
16
the Main dial
seconds,
power ,
We
to L to
conserve battery
OFF
recommend setting
in
after a
Switching the NTSC/PAL systems
Both
NTSC
and PAL color television systems are available with this
camera,
To
You
can switch from
NTSC
to PAL or vice versa,
change the system, rotate the command dial while pressing the
Metering system and Exposure compensation buttons simultaneously
during playback operation,
-
The
NTSC
and
PAL
will
appear
in the LCD panel,
systems change alternatively
and
the system indicator
Shooting data displayed on the playback screen
The following shooting data can be displayed
File name
I
D
sdoOOO
I
r---
I
Frame number
on
the
TV
monitor,
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.--
-l-
- Date (month/day/year)
I
F e b, I
,95
~--------~
'The above screen shows the NTSC system.
differs in the
I 7 : I 5 - Time (hour/minute)
PAL
system (day/month/year),
The
date order
To
change on-screen data, rotate the command dial while pressing the
MODE button during playback of exposed images.
On-screen data appears
LCD panel
dSP 0
dSP 1
dSP 2 Frame number, date and time
dSP 3 Frame number , date and time, file name
in
order as shown below.
TV
monitor
None
Frame number
Long play playback method
You
can playback continuously for approx.
charged battery pack (E
N-1).
If you want to playback for a much longer
period of time, use the optional battery charger
adaptor (ES-1) to power the camera from the
60
minutes using a fully
(E
H-1/EH-2) and the DC
AC
power outlet.
o
Video Cable
EG-10
camera
DC
adaptor
ES-1
Quick Charger
EH-1
~
*For more details, read the instruction manuals
with the Quick Charger EH-1 (EH-2)
iII[JJ
(EH-2)
loC
... ~ AC
Adaptor
TV
monitor
provided
ES-1
power out let
.
49
Erasing
data
in
the
Image
Memory
Card
There are two ways to erase the image data stored
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
buttons simultaneously and hold for
least 1 second.
The most recently recorded data will be
erased and the frames-shot counter
LCD panel and the viewfinder will count
down by one frame.
-To
continue erasing data, remove your finger
once
and
press the buttons again .
ERASE
LAST
at
in
the
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
the viewfinder will return to 1.
When using a new Image Memory Card,
be sure to initialize the card.
-Erasing
card
time varies depending on the type
and
storage
in
the LCD panel and
capaci
ty.
of
in
the Image
50
Advanced
In
this
section
on a variety
See page 27 for details on Programmed Auto operation.
we
of
photographic
photography
provide
some
useful
techniques.
information
I
51
Shutler-Priority
Auto
Exposure
Mode
Set the
Press the shutter release button lightly.
1
Rotate the command dial while pressing the
MODE button.
Set the shutter speed.
Rotate the command dial
2
speed.
-Yo
-The
Compose the picture and press the
shutter release button lightly.
3
Check the focus and fully depress
the shutter release button.
4
-See
MODE
u can set shutter speeds from 1
1/2000 sec.
selected shutter
the viewfinder
pages
button
in
1
/2
and
85-86 on warning indications.
to
to
set the shutter
step increments.
speed
the LCD panel.
S.
appears
/8
to
.-
-,
Fo.
,
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Aperture-Priority
Auto
Exposure
Mode
Set the exposure mode
Press the shutter release button lightly.
1
Rotate the command dial whi le pressing the
MODE button.
Set the aperture value.
Rotate the aperture dial
2
value.
-
You
can set aperture values from
fl38
in
112
-
The
the viewfinder
Compose the picture and press the
shutter release button lightly.
3
Check the focus indicator and fully
depress the shutter release button.
4
- See pages 85-86 on warning indications .
step increments.
selected aperture value appears in
and
the LCD panel.
to
A.
to set the aperture
f16
.7
to
I
• NOTE
Rotating the lens aperture ring does not change the aperture value.
You
can leav e the lens aperture ring
the lens.
at
any position when mounting
53
Manual
Exposure
Mode
Set the exposure
Press the shutter release button lightly.
1
Rotate the command dial while pressing the
MODE button.
to
M.
2 Compose the picture.
Set the shutter speed.
Rotate the command dial
3
speed.
-You
can set shutter speeds from 1/8
1/2000 sec.
-
The
selected shutter
the viewfinder
Set the aperture value.
4
Rotate the aperture dial
-
You
1/2 step increments.
-The
selected aperture appears in the
viewfinder
in
1/2 step increments.
and
can set aperture from f/6.7 to f/38
and
the LCD panel.
to
set the shutter
speed
the LCD panel.
appears in
to
set the aperture.
to
c .,
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f L
_,
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in
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Press the shutter release button
lightly. Set shutter speed and
5
aperture manually referring
exposure indicators.
Using exposure indicators
The exposure indicators
camera measured exposure va
.:!:.o-
.:!:.2-
+2+2=
+0=
Check the focus and depress the
shutter release button.
6
in
the viewfinder monitor differences between the in-
lu
e and that set by the user .
Overexposure by more than + 1 EV
Overexposure by more than + 1/4EV (within 1 EV)
Correct exposure (within ± 1/4EV)
Underexposure by more than - 1/4EV (within 1EV)
Underexposure by more than
to
the
-1
EV
I
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Exposure
compensation
When shooting an extremely small
contrasts
extreme condition which might prove difficult for Matrix
metering, we recommend using exposure compensation.
Four exposure compensation methods are available with this camera.
1.
2.
3.
4. Using Manual Exposure
markedly
Using AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock)
Using AF/AE-L (double lock)
Using Exposure Compensation
with the
background,
subject, if
or if you identify
the main subject
an
Using AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock)
Set the exposure mode to either P,
S, or A.
1
Do
not set the exposure mode
(Manual).
Set the Metering system.
We
recommend using Center-Weighted
2
Spot Metering.
Center the ma in subject inside the
viewfinder.
3
Move
in
reference circle for Center-Weighted
metering or 5mm-diam. reference circle for
Spot metering is fully covered by the
subject.
close until the 12mm-diam.
to
M
or
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Lightly press the shutter release
button, and press the AE-L button.
4
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
long as the AE-L button remains
depressed.
speed
mode.
Recompose the picture and shoot
while keeping the AE-L button
5
pressed .
Check the focus indicator and depress the
shutter release button.
- Remove
to
kept stored
in
S mode
your
release the lock.
in
the camera for as
You
can change the shutter
and
aperture value in A
finger from the AE-L button
Using AF/AE-L (double lock)
Set the AF/AE-L lever.
Slide the AF/AE-L lever
1
index o .
to
the double lock
~-
~
'
~
~
i
Repeat the same procedures as
"Using AE-L" above.
2
Press the AF-L button instead of the AE-L
button . Focusing and exposure values are
kept stored
L button remains depressed.
in
the camera
as
long
as
in
the AF-
57
I
Exposure
compensation
Using Exposure Compensation
Set the metering system
We
recommend using Center-Weighted or
1
Spot Metering.
Set the exposure compensation
value.
2
Rotate the command dial while pressing the
exposure compensation button.
-
You
can compensate exposure within a
range
of
+2.0
EV
to
- 2.0
increments.)
-Rotate
Remove your finger from the
exposure compensation button.
3
When the compensation
compensation mark appears
viewfinder and the LCD panel.
- Press the exposure compensation button
the command dial
value (-) when the background
and
decrease the value
background
to
confirm the value set
compensation value will appear
LCD panel.
is
bright.
EV
to
(+)
is
set, the exposure
and
(in 1/4
EV
increase the
is
dark,
when the
in
the
the
in
the
Check the focus indicator and fully
depress the shutter release button.
4
To cancel exposure compensation
Set the compensation value
58
to 0.0.
Using Manual Exposure
1 Set the exposure mode
Set the metering system .
We
recommend using Center-Weighted
2
Metering or Spot Metering.
Center the main subject inside the
viewfinder
3
Move
in
circle for Center-Weighted metering or
5mm-dia. reference circle for Spot metering
is
Set the shutter speed and aperture
to
4
close until the 12mm-dia. reference
fully covered by the subject.
obtain a correct exposure.
to
M.
Recompose the picture and shoot.
Check the focus and fully depress the
5
shutter release button.
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Autofocus
In
autofocus mode, the subject inside the focus brackets
in-focus . With
function.
In
Single Servo AutofoCU5 mode
Position the focus brackets
subject and lightly press the shutter
1
release button.
Co
nfirm the in-focus ind icator . appea rs
th
e viewfinder; focus remains locked
long
as
pressed.
Keeping the shutter release button
lightly pressed, recompose, then
2
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.
with
an
the shutter release button
main
off-center
subject
subject
, use the Auto Focus Lock
on
the
as
is
lightly
off-center
in
~
'
jl\\~
~
,
-
•
is
..
'!
60
,.
"
I'
In
Continuous Servo Autofocus mode
Position the focus brackets
subject and lightly press the shutter
1
release button .
Confirm that the in-focus indicator
• appears
2
press and hold the AF -L button.
Focus is locked even
finger from the shutter release button
long
as the AF-L button rema ins pressed.
in
the viewfinder , then
if
you remove your
on
the
as
3
f
~
the shutter release button
picture.
Do not change the shooting distance after
viewfinde
While holding
recompose and then fully depress
the in-focus indicator . appears
r.
in
the AF-L button,
to
in
take a
the
I
61
External
In
manual exposure mode, this camera's shutter release can be
triggered
nearby . Shutter speed
-Optional
-As
no exposure indicators
predetermine the correct exposure.
Connect the External Sync Adaptor
(EX-10) to the camera's
1
D-Out! E. Trig. terminal.
-Remove
O-Outl
synchro-flash
by
the firing of a flash
is
set at 1/60 sec.
External Sync
the terminal
E.
Trig. terminals. (See
Adaptor
appear
cap
on the V-Out
EX-1O
page
shooting
on
another camera situated
(with a light sensor)
in the viewfinder,
and
7.)
we
recommend that you
is
necessary.
Set the exposure mode to M and
shutter speed to Sy.
2
Set the exposure mode to M (manual) and
rotate the command dial to set the shutter
to Sy.
speed
Depress the shutter release button.
The "
Sy"
3
in
mode; pictures are taken
firing of the remote speedlight
-
-Lightly
62
mark blinks
dicate that the camera
The
standby mode will be canceled
approx.
shutter release button
remote speed/ight
camera.
after shooting
standby mode.
10
depress the shutter release button
in
the
LCD
panel
is
in
standby
in
sync with the
seconds after depressing the
and
if
the firing
is
not detected
the camera returns
of
by
to
the
the
to
..
-
F
10
-
S~:-
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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 capability)
Remote Cord MC-12A, Modulate Remote Control Set ML-2, Radio
Control Set
-
You
MW
can set the focus mode to either S, C,
-2, Intervalometer MT-2, Double Cable Release
or
M.
AR-1
0
Accessories (without power-hold timer capability)
Terminal Shutter MR-3, Remote Cord MC-4A , Connecting Cord MC-3A,
Modulate Remote Control Set ML-1 , Radio Control Set
-Set
the focus mode
-Fully
depress the shutter release button
-Remove
next picture.
-When
manual.
your finger from the shutter release button once before taking the
using Modulate Remote Control Set
to
S or
M.
(C
is not an option).
to
take a picture.
ML-l
, read the
MW
ML-l
-1
instruction
63
Flash
This section covers the camera's
advanced flash technology for fill-flash in
backlit scenes, brightening dull scenes,
and various other picture taking situations.
photography
64
Available
Nikon
Speedlights
Nikon Speedlights S8-26 and S8-25 are highly recommended
for use wi
- Nikon Speedlights S8-20, S8-22,
camera .
- Nikon Speedlight S8-24
temperature setting .
th
this camera.
and
S8-23 can also be used with this
is
not recommended due
to
a difference
in
color
• CAUTION
The accessory shoe
Speedlights.
higher
camera.
Do
vo
ltages and/or extra hot shoe contacts may damage the
is
designed for the Nikon dedicated
not use models from other manufacturers since
Mounting the Speed
light
Simply mount the Nikon Speedlight on
the accessory shoe with no sync cord
connected.
•
To
loosen, rotate the mounting foot locking
wheel
in
mounting foot of the speedlight
go, then fully secure the mounting foot locking
wheel.
A safety lock system is provided with this
camera to prevent the Speed/ight from
detaching. Make sure you insert the mount
pin into the locking hole.
•
To
mounting foot locking wheel.
the direction of the arrow. Insert the
remove the speedlight , unfasten the
as
far
as
it will
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Flash
With Nikon Speed lights S6-26 and S6-25 the following flash
modes are availab le .
• Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash
. Standard TTL Flash
• Non-TTL Auto Flash
• Manual Flash
• Rear-curtain sync flash
modes
The camera's Matrix Metering System determines correct exposure
and flash illumination
ambient light. This flash mode
flash shooting situations when the subject
for a dark subject with a bright background at night.
Standard
main subject, resulting
background. The flash output
The flash automatically fires after a flash illumination reading is
taken through the light sensor
the lens .
You can select the flash power output and set the aperture
according to the flash-to-subject distance to obtain well exposed
results .
The flash fires at a later stage
shutter curtain starts to close to give a natural lighting effect. This
effective for highlighting the movement of subjects
speed.
TTL
available
is
automatically balanced against the scene's
flash
is
recommended
in
a bright subject against a dark
with
is
is
on
in
Nikon
recommended for most common
to
give more illumination to the
compensated manually .
the Speed light, instead of through
the exposure, just before the rear
Speed
is
backlit
lights
in
the daytime or
at
a slow shutter
is
66
Notes
on
using
the
Speedlight
Be sure to read the instruction manual provided with each
8peedlight
notes
-If
there
camera's instruction manual.
model before use. Following are some important
on
using Nikon
is
no mention
8peedlights
of
this camera in the instruction manual, refer
8B-26 and 8B-25.
to
the
F4
Shutter speeds slower than
Exposure mode Shutter
p
S 1/8 to 1/250 sec . (manual)'
A
M
('When the shutter
controlled
. Flash ready-light
If
lit: Flash
If
blinking: Flash fires at full output when exposure
• In Manual exposure mode
You
may continue to take pictures regardless of the underexposure
indicators which appear
refer to the amount of background light). If you decide to ignore the
indicators , the major subject
light, but the background may be underexposed.
If
you wish to have both the main subject and the background I
correctly exposed, use slow sync flash.
(1) Set the exposure mode to S or
(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
- Use a tripod
speed
at
1/250 sec.)
is
Reconfirm the distance between the camera and the
subject or select a wider aperture .
to
minimize camera shake .
1/250
sec.
speed
1/60 to 1/250 sec. (auto)
1/60 to 1/250 sec . (auto)
1/8 to 1/250 sec.
is set
to
1/350 to 1/2000 sec
ready to fire.
in
the viewfinder, (the exposure indicators
wi
ll
re
lease button.
(manual)'
.,
it
is
is
be correct ly exposed for ambient
M.
automatically
not sufficient.
• When the TTL flash output level of the Speed
manually,
panel, but the compensation value does not appear.
the exposure compensation mark appears
light
is adjusted
in
the LCD
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Fl
ash photography in TTL auto flash mode with
88
-25 Nikon 8peedlights .
-For
more details, read the instruction manual provided with each Speedlight
model before use.
88-26
Set up your camera.
Set the metering system
1
Set other settings to desired modes.
Set
up
your Speedlight.
Set the power switch to S
2
position) or ON. Set the flash mode selector
to
TTL. Set the flash sync mode selector to
NORMAL.
to
Matrix Metering.
TBY
(standby
Confirm the settings in the LCD
panel.
3
If the
[j]]
~
in
the LCD panel, Matrix Balanced Fill Flash
is selected .
the LCD panel , Standa rd
selected .
- Press the
mode.
flash mode indicators appear
If
the
[j]]
indicator lights up
TTL
[MJ
button
to
change the flash
flash
ISO
in
is
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Press the shutter release button
lightly and check the indicators
4
the viewfinder.
Confirm that the ready-light
subject
is
in
-
If
the exposure indicators light up, see
page
indicators
Check the flash shooting range,
and release the shutter.
5
Check if the subject falls within flash
shooting range by glancing
speedlight's shooting distance indicator
bars .
If the "ready" light blinks for a few seconds
after shooting , the flash has fired
output but the light may not have been
sufficient.
- Reconfirm the shooting distance
move closer or select a wider aperture.
focus.
55
.
If
the exposure warning
appear
, see page 86.
is
lit and the
at
the
at
full
and
in
ISO
ZOOM
BGD
i'Y
mm
FS
.S
69
I
In
"NORMAL" flash synchronization, the flash fires at
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
possible , where the flash
rear-curta in begins to close . This transforms available light into
a stream of light that follows the moving, flash-ill
subject.
-Use a tripod
to minimize camera shake.
is
set to fire the instant before the
um
an
early
inated
is
Front-curtain sync
Set the Speedlight 's flash sync
selector to "REAR".
1
Set the Speedlight's flash mode
selector to either TTL, A, or M.
2
Rear-curtain sync
(
Woe)
70
Set the camera's exposure mode
S or M.
3
-You
can select P or A exposure mode,
Shutter-Priority Auto
are strongly recommended.
Set the shutter speed and aperture.
The slower the shutter speed, the more
4
marked the Rear-Curtain Sync effect.
-In
S mode, you do not need
aperture.
Check the flash shooting range and
flash ready-light, and release the
5
shutter.
and
Manual mode
to
set the
to
but
71
I
Controls
In
this section we provide some useful
information
controls.
on
in
detail
a variety of photographic
72
I
Usable
. Most AF Nikkor lenses, AI-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 CCO
which is smaller than the 35mm format,
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.
performance commensurate with Nikon's customarily high
standards , only the lenses listed
as usable with the E2/E2s camera's image reduction system .
• Maximum lens apertures
The
control. The lens' aperture remains open all the time for the brightest
viewing. Instead,
reduction optics . The maximum aperture available is indicated
following table.
Lens max. aperture
f/1.2 to f/5 6
Slower than f/5.6
Slower than f/7
Slower than
* Apertures can be set
• Apertures outside the above range ca nnot be set.
• The depth-of-field that you see
aperture. The actual depth -of-field for the picture will be controlled by the
image reduction
be greater than that seen
lenses
in
the E2/E2s
In
in
the following chart are regarded
E2
/E2s does not use the Nikkor lens' aperture for exposure
an
aperture is built into the camera's image
Available aperture range
f/
65
to
f/38
to
1/7
.3
f/8 to f/38
.3
to
f/9.5
1/9.5
to
f/38
f/95
optics' aperture. Therefore , the actual depth-of-field will
Max. aperture value*
in
1/2 step increments.
in
the viewfinder
in
the viewfinder.
is
8.7mm x 6.8mm,
order to provide you with
To
ensure lens
to
f/38
is
controlled by the lens'
in
the
73
I
Usable
. Understanding exposure control
The E2/E2s provides sensitivity settings with
lenses
ISO
equivalents of
800 and 1600. The following table illustrates differences
between a 3Smm
E2/E2s
SLR
35mm
Depth-ol-field will be controlled by
optics.
lens
SLR
and the E2/E2s.
aperture
f/28
f/2.8
Effective
1/6.7
1/2
the
aperture
.8
aperture control of the reduction
Shutter
speed
1/1000 sec. 1600
1/1000 sec.
in
exposure
ISO
required
300
74
With AF Nikkor lenses or certain non-AF Nikkor lenses
TC-14B, TC-14E or TC-20E autofocus teleconverters,
to
focus operat ion. For usability information, refer to the following char
au
©: Fully usab le the aperture value selected.
0 : Usable
Pictures may be slightly dim around Pictures are colored or dim around the
the edges of the frame
shots or with infinity-distant subject. - : Not usable
~:
Usab
le
subject to conditions A shadow appears around the edges
Pictures may be colored or dim around of the frame.
the edges of the frame depeding on
AF
Nikkor 18mm 112.
AF
Nikkor 20mm f/2.
AF
Nikkor 24mm f/2.
AF
Nikkor 24mm f/2.8
AF Nikkor 28mm f/
AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.
AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8
AF Nikkor 35mm f/2
AF Nikkor 50mm f/1 .4
AF Nikkor 50mm
AF Nikkor 85mm 1/1.
AF OC-Nikkor 1 05mm 1
AF OC-Nikkor 135mm 1
AF Nikkor 180mm 1/2.
AF Nikkor 180mm
AF
Nikkor 300mm
AF
Nikkor 300mm 1/4 IF-
AF
-I Nikkor 300mm 1/2.
AF
-I Nikkor 400mm 1/2.
AF
-I Nikkor 500mm 1/
AF-I Nikkor 600mm
AF
Micro-Nikkor 55mm 1/2.8
AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm 112.
AF
Micro-Nikkor 105mm 1/2.
AF
Micro -Nikkor 2
AF
Zoom-Nikkor
20-35mm 1/2.
AF
Zoom-Nikkor
24-50mm 1/3.3-4.5
AF
Zoom-Nikkor
28-70mm 1/3.5-4.
11
00mm
in
close-up edges of the frame.
80
80
80
1.40
80
1 .8 -
80
/2
0
/2
80
IF-
EO
11
2.8 IF-
EO
11
2.8
IF-EO
EO
80
IF-
EO
80
IF-EO
40
IF-EO
1/
40
IF-EO
80
80
1/
40
IF-ED
80
50
-
-
-
-
©
-
-
~
©
©
©
©
©
©
©
....
©
....
-
-
-
-
©
0
©
-
-
....
: Usable subject
AF
AF
AF
AF
AF
AF
AF
AF
AF
AF
Zoom-Nikkor
AF
Zoom-Nikkor
Non-AF lenses
Nikkor 6mm 1/2.8
Nikkor 8mm 1/2.8
Nikkor 16mm 1/2.8
Nikkor 13mm 1/5.6
Ni
kkor 15mm 1/3.5
Nikkor 18mm 1/3.5
Nikkor 20mm 1
Nikkor 24mm 1/2
Nikkor 24mm 1/2.8
Nikkor 28mm 1/2
in
combination with
th
e E2/E2s provides full
to
Zoom-Nikkor
28-85mm
Zoom-Nikkor
Zoom-Nikkor
35-70mm 1/3.3-4.
Zoom-Nikkor
35-80mm 1/4-5.
Zoom-Nikkor
35-1 05mm 1/3.5-4.5
Zoom-Nikkor
35-105mm 1/3.5-4.
Zoom-Nikkor
35-135mm 1/3.5-4.5
Zoom-Nikkor
Zoom-Nikkor
70-21
75-300mm 1/4.5-5.6
80-200mm 1/2.
1/
3.5-4.5
35-70mm 1/2.
70-210mm 1/4
Omm
1/4-5.
/2.
8
conditions
80
50
IF
60
50
IF
60
80
EO
t.
~
©
-
-
~
-
....
©
~
....
©
©
©
-
-
-
-
-
0
-
©
75
Lens
usability
chart
Nikkor 2Bmm 1/2
PC
-Nikkor 2Bmm 1/3.S
Nikkor 3Smm 1/1.4
Nikkor 3Smm 1/2
PC-Nikkor 3Smm 1/
Nikkor
SOmm
Noet Nikkor
Nikkor
BSmm
Nikkor
BSmm
Nikkor 1
Nikkor 1
Nikkor 13Smm 1/2
Nikkor 13Smm fl2.B
1BOmm
Nikkor
Nikkor 200mm 1/2
Nikkor 200mm fl4
Nikkor 300mm 1/
Nikkor 300mm 1/4.S IF-
Nikkor 400mm 1/
Nikkor 400mm fl3 .S IF-ED
Nikkor 400mm I/S
Nikkor
SOOmm
Nikkor 600mm 1/4 IF-
Nikkor 600mm I/S.6 IF-ED
Nikkor
BOOmm
Miero-Nikkor
Miero-Nikkor 1
Miero-Nikkor 10Smm 1/2
Miero-Nikkor 200mm 1/4 IF
Zoom-Nikkor 2B-BSmm 1/
Zoom-Nikkor 3S-70mm 1/3.3-4.S
Zoom-Nikkor 3S-10Smm 1/
Zoom-Nikkor 3S-13Smm 1/3.S-4.S
Zoom-Nikkor 3S-200mm 1/3.S-
Zoom-Nikkor
Zoom -Nikkor SO-300mm 1/4.S
Zoom -Nikkor BO-200mm 1/4
.B
1/1.2
SBmm
1/1.4
1/2
OSmm
1/1.B
OSmm 1/2.S
fl2.B
2.B
2.B
1/4P IF-ED
I/S.6 IF-ED
SSmm 1/2.B
OSmm
with PN-11
SO-13Smm
2.B
1/1.2
ED
.6
ED
IF-
IF-
IF-
ED
1/2.8
IF
ED
ED
ED
ED
.B
3.S
3.S
1/3.S
-4.S
-4.S
4.S
ED
-
-
©
0
-
©
©
©
©
©
©
©
©
©
©
L.
©
...
©
...
-
-
-
-
-
-
©
©
...
L.
-
L.
©
-
©
...
...
Zoom-Nikkor 1 00-300mm I/
Zoom-Nikkor 1BO-600mm liB
Zoom-Nikkor
1200-1700mm I/
Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm fl4
With Teleeonverter
AF Nikkor 300mm fl2.B IF-ED
A F Nikkor 300mm 1/4
Nikkor 300mm 1/4.S IF-
Nikkor 400mm 1/
Nikkor 400mm 1/3.S IF-
Nikkor 400mm I/S.6 IF-
Nikkor
SOOmm
Nikkor 600mm 1/4 IF-
Nikkor 600mm I/S.6 IF-ED
Nikkor
BOOmm I/S.6
AF-I Nikkor 300mm 1/2.
AF
-I
Nikkor 400mm 1/2.BD IF-
AF-I Nikkor
AF-I Nikkor 600mm 1/
AF-I Nikkor 300mm 1/2.
AF-I Nikkor 400mm 1/2.BD IF-ED
Fish
Eye
, Relle
S.6
with TC-14B
with TC-14B
with TC-14B
2.B
with TC-14B
with TC-14B
with TC-14B
1/4P IF-ED
with TC-14B
with TC-14B
with TC-14B
with TC-14B
with TC -14E
with TC-14E
SOOmm 1/40
with TC-14E
with TC-14E
with TC-20E
with TC-20E
x,
Medieal-Nikkor,
S.6
-B P IF-ED
IF-ED
ED
IF-
ED
ED
ED
ED
IF-
ED
BD
IF-
IF-ED
40
IF-
ED
BD
IF-
ED
ED
ED
ED
UV
-
-
-
...
©
©
©
©
©
L.
©
©
L.
...
©
©
0
...
...
...
-
76
Shutter
speed
and
aperture
Light reaching the CCO image device
speed and aperture. The
proper
is
controlled by shutt er
combinati
on
results
in
a
correct exposure. You can use shutter speed to freeze the
action by using a high shutter spee d, 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
tend to blur the
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
on
subject
The sma
the larger the aperture the sharper
background.
and foreground sharper while larger apertures
background
whic h the lens
ll
er the aperture, the more distinct the background and foreground, and
is
.
Taken with wide aperture
in
focused, and it is greatly affected by aperture.
front of, behind and around the
th
e main subject appears against a blurred
77
Special
Au
tofocus operation depends
other technical factors. In rare
possible ,
focusing
an "X"
appears
situations
on
lighting, subject contrast and
si
tuations where autofocus
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
• Use a Nikon autofocus Speedlight
(optional) to perform autofocus with the
help of the Speedlight's
illuminator.
44
.)
AF
assi
st
is
not
Low-contrast subject (against a white background or dressed
color similar
Something is behind or
(e.g.
an
to
that of the background).
• Focus manually with the clear matte field
(see page 44) or focus
at
the same distance but with more
contrast , then use the auto focus lock.
(See page 60.)
in
animal inside a cage or a person standing next
front of the subject
• Focus manual
(see page 44)
at
the same distance but with more
contrast , then use the auto focus lock.
(See page 60.)
ly
with the clear matte field
or
focus
on
another subject
to
a tree).
on
another subject
in
Subject is strongly backlit or has a bright shiny surface.
• Focus manually with the clear matte field.
(See page 44.)
78
a
Downloading
image
data
Image data can be downloaded to external equipment such
a personal computer using the Image Memory Card.
Using the Image Memory Card
To
download the image data , insert
Card Drive ED-10 or a personal computer with a built-in
an
Image Memory Card
PC
card slot.
(PC
card) into
as
PC
79
Cleaning
Wh
en removing dirt and smudges from the camer a's builtlens (situated behind the shutter curtains), proceed in the
following way.
-Be
sure
(optional) .
- Read the instruction manuals
and
the Battery Pack.
the
camera's
to
use DC
adaptor
You
cannot use battery power for this operation.
ES-1 (optional)
provided
built-in
and
with the DC adaptor, Quick Charger
lens
Quick Charger EH
-1
(EH-2)
in
Set the selector switch of the DC
adapter to BULB.
1
Connect the camera to the Quick
Charger with the DC adaptor.
2
Remove the lens mounted
camera, then turn the power
3
Set the Main di
than L.
-
The
"BULB " indicator appears in the LCD
panel.
Depress the shutter release button.
When the shutter is released, the shutter
4
curtains open, then the "BULB" indicator
starts to blink.
al
to any position other
on
the
ON
~
t
""""
.
80
Use a blower to remove dust and
particles from the built-in lens.
5
-
If
this proves ineffective, take your
camera
Center.
to
an authorized Nikon Service
Set the Main dial to
-Make
6
-00
Set the Main dial to any position
other than L and press the shutter
7
release button halfway.
-Make
Set the Main dial to L and turn the
power OFF.
8
sure that the camera's reflex mirror
is kept in the up position .
not touch the shutter curtains.
sure that the camera's reflex mirror
is down
in
the normal position.
L.
81
Image
Memory
Card
. 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 usabl
Type
Se
ries
Power source
Standard PCMCIA
-
The
above description is just an overview
- If you have any questions concerning PC cards, please ask your nearest
authoriz
c
ard
, maker,
ed
Nikon dealer
and
specifications) .
SRAM card and ATA card
Type I and Type
+5Vonly
and
furnish the necessary information (type
II
Rel
ease 2.1/JEIDA Version 4.2
of
usable PC cards .
e.
• Write-protect switch (EC-1S)
To
protect your image data, use a writeprotect switch.
Slide the write-protect switch
direction of the arrow to protect against
overwriting.
Slide the switch
to cancel protection .
in
the reverse direction
in
the
• 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
object.
•
Do
not bend, drop or apply physical shock to the card.
Do
not leave the Image Memory Card
•
humid environment or under direct sunlight.
• Thoroughly read the Image Memory Card instruction manual for
correct usage .
• See page
85
on
Image Memory Card warning indications.
or
with a metallic
in
an
excessively hot
of
or
82
Use
dedicated
camera. Take
-
The
EN-1
Th
e battery
fully charge the battery before use .
Rec hargeable Battery Pack
specia
contains NiCd batteries.
pack
l note of the following.
was
not charged when shipped from the factory. Be sure
EN-1
with this
• Characteristics of the Rechargeable Battery Pack
• The battery will self-discharge even though the battery
• Typically, the voltage of Battery Pack
battery becomes weak.
every time you set out to take pictures .
• If the battery
environment, the number of available frames decreases.
recommend that you carry spare fully-charged battery packs when
shooting
pictures
•
Be
sure to use the battery charger specified by Nikon.
• After recharging or shooting, the battery pack may become warm.
This
is
is
weak or the camera
in
a cold environment or taking a large number of
at
one sitting.
no cause for concern .
Be
sure to load a full
is
EN-1
drops quickly when the
y charged battery
used
in
a cold outdoor
is
unused.
We
• Charging the Rechargeable battery pack
•
Be
sure to use dedicated Quick Charger
instruction manual.
• Use only the Quick Charger
• Charging should be made
O°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°
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.
help avoid this effect, you should fully discharge the battery once
every
20
to 30 chargings. Please refer
instruction manual for further details.
EH
-1
(EH-2)
in
an
ambient temperature ranging from
F)
. [Approx. 5°C to 35°C
EH-1
(EH-2) and read the
.
(41
to
your EH-1 (EH-2)
°F to 95°
To
. Handling the battery pack safely
• Never touch the battery pack's metal portion with another metal
object. Although a fuse
terminals are short-circuited , damage and malfunction will
• 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.
is
built into the battery pack, if the
occur .
F)
to
is
I
83
The
dedicated
Rechargeable
Battery
Pack
. Handling the batte ry pack for long time use
•
Do
not apply strong physica l force to the battery pack or drop it
on
a hard surface.
Do
not splash water
•
•
Do
not keep
on
on
the battery .
charging a fully charged battery pack .
• Storage
• Keep the battery terminals clean.
• Store the battery pack
a hot place for a long time, the batte ry will self-discharge
life will be shortened .
in
a cool, dry place. If the battery
• Lifespan
• When a battery app roaches 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.
is
or
left
its
in
84
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.
Warninq indication Check this
LCD
panel
0
blinks
EJ
blinks
bJ
blinks
U
blinks
blinks
C]I
blinks
n o
" Uo
I---
Viewfinder
I --]
blinks
I
[d
blinks
BODY
blinks battery
CA
blinks
RD
Display
segment
blinks
Camera
or camera back is approved Image
closed with no Image Memory Card. Close
Memory Card inside. the camera back.
A write-protected Cancel write-
Image Memory Card protection.
is
inserted.
An
uninitialized
Image Memory Card Memory Card
is
inserted. instructed
]
An
Image Memory Insert a Nikon
Card not specified by approved Image
Nikon
instruction manual
inserted.
No frames remain. Insert a new Image
Camera's NiCd Recharge the NiCd
Battery power for Replace the battery
SRAM is weak. according
Cause
back
is
open
in
the Memory Card.
is
weak. battery.
Remedy
Insert a Nikon
Initialize the Image
instruction manual.
is
Memory Card.
instruction.
Ref.
page
P.
24
P. 82
P
.82
as
in
this
to
the
P
P
P.
P
.2S
.82
24
.83
-
CL
OCK
blinks
Normal
display
Lithium battery for Replace the lithium
cl
ock
is
weak. battery at a Nikon
Service Center.
-
85
Troubleshooting
BOD
Y
blinks
f----
CARD
c:J
blinks
blinks
~
LOCK
blinks
~
appears appears
Err
blinks
Disp t
segment
goes out
Normal
display
blinks
All indicators
appear
blinks
appears
appears
appears
Camera's NiCd battery Recharge the NiCd
is
ay
~
~2=
~
X
<III!
~ focus and the area
exhausted. battery.
Battery power for
is
exhausted. according
Lithium battery for clock Replace the lithium
is
exhausted. battery at a Nikon
Exposure compensation Cancel exposure
is activated.
No
lens
is
mounted.
Camera detects a Bring the camera
malfunction . Nikon Service Center.
Speedlight fires at full Reconfirm the distance
output when exposure
insufficient. and the subject or
Subject
is
focus
Subject
and the area behind rotate the lens focusing
subject
The subject
front of the subject
focus.
too dark and
is
impossible .
is
out of focus
is
in
focus.
is
out of appears
SRAM
Replace the battery
instruction.
Service Center.
compensation if
necessary .
Mount a lens.
is
between the camera
select a wider aperture .
Use
autofocus
nator
In
manual focus mode,
ring manually
focus indicator •
viewfinder.
in
is
in
or
manual
in
to
the
the
assist
focusing
so
to
a
illumi-
.
that in-
P. 83
-
-
P.
58
P.
20
-
P. 67
P. 78
P. 44
H: H:
appears appears
La
appears
86
appears
La
Out of exposure control
range (the subject
bright.) mode change shutter
Out of exposure contr
range (the subject
dark.) Or Use
In
is
is
A mode, change
too aperture value, and
speed .
ol
Set
SENS
too
STD
blinks) or use
speed light (L blinks)
button
.
NO
filter (Hi
to
in
S
P.41
P.
52
P.
53
P.
64
P.8
7
I
Optional
. Nikon
accessories
Speed
lights:
S8-26
and
S8-25
Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash operation for
automatically balanced flash output and
ambient light. and Standard TTL Flash
operation for manual flash output
An
compensation are available.
assist illuminator is also provided
in
autofocusing
the dark.
autofocus
to
assist
Nikon Filters
Filter
Type
Ultraviolet
§
Yello
u:
~
m
O
ranoe
0
"-
Red
G lioht
reen
Skylight
*
Ultraviolet
~
CircularPolanzl~
~2
m~
Soft filters
~~
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o~
Neutral ND4X
~~
~g
Density ND8X 8 (3)
&
Amber
E
Ci:
~
Blue Medium B8
&'
' For Both Color and B/W Film
1. Conventional polarizing filters canno t be used due
camera's
2. To
protect
recommended .
3. When using N
metering is recommended.
4. Remove filters when shooting a backlit subject.
5.
In practice only the R60 filter requir
f/stop when shooting
desig-
nation
L39
Ught
Y44 1.5 (
w
Medium
Y48 1.7 (
Deep Y52
056
R60
XO
X1
Deep
L1BC 1
L37C 1
C-PL 2 No
No
ND2X 2 (1)
ND400X 400 (8.6)
light
A2
Deep
A12
light
B2
Deep
B12 2.2 (1)\)
me
tering system. Use circular polarizing filter
the
D-S,
Filter factor Screw-in type (mm)
1
Yo
) 1
Yo
) 1.2 (
2 (1)
8 (3) 5
2 (1) 1.7 (
5 (2
\1,
) 3.5 (1%)
ungsten
39 52 62
light
\1,
)
0
1.4 (
Yo
)
0
2 (1)
0 0 0 0 0 0
(2Y,)
0 0 0 0 0 0
Yo
)
Daylight
3.5 (1%)
00
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4(1
. 1 1
. 2
- 2)
1
0
4 (2)
0 0 0
0 0
1.2 (
\1,
)
\1,
%)
00
0 0 0
)
00
0 0
2 (1)
1.2 (
1.
6(
00
lens
sur
face
from di rt or
ND-4, R60 or
un
056
filters with exposu
es
der the tungsten lig ht using an R60 filter.
exposure compensation. Overexpose by one
0
0
0 0 0 0 0
0
0
0
0 0
0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0
0 0
0 0
0
damage
Drop-in Bayonet-
type
72
77
82
9512
160
(Series
0
0
0 0
0
0 0
0 0
00
to
the characteristics of this
s.
, the use of an L37C filter is
re
factors , Center-Weighted
IX)
mount
type
0
0
0
I
87
Optional
accessories
. Nikon 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
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
the city). Power-hold capability
4) Intervalometer MT-2: Provides single or continuous frame time-lapse
shooting. A pulse delay time setting switch
when the shutter release button
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
up
to approx. 3m. Power-hold timer capability and
km
(outside the city) and approx. 0.3
is
provided.
is
is
pressed halfway.
is
possible from more than 100m .
provided which activates
km
• Nikon 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 .
• Nikon 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, +
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
diopter compensation differs from
person to person.)
1,
as
(in
88
· Nikon 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 availab l
• Close-up attachment lenses: No.
and
No.
• Auto extension rings: PK-11 A, PK-12, PK-13, and PN-11
-Shadows
6T
may
appear
around the edges
0, No.1, No.2, No. 3T, No.
of
the frame.
e:
4T, No.
Required accessories
. Nikon Rechargeable Battery Pack
Dedicated rechargeable battery pack for use with this camera .
• Quick Charger EH-1 * (EH-2**)/DC Adaptor ES-1
Recharges battery pack
power can also be supplied to the camera through
from
an
AC
power outl
ES-i and the
• The
EH-1
• * The EH-2 is sold outside the
EN-i
is sold exclusively
EN-1
et.
The EH-1 (EH-2)
.
as
quickly as approx. 60 minutes.
in
the
US
US
and Canada .
• External Sync Adaptor EX-10
Plugs into the camera's terminal for flash shooting
firing of a flash mounted on another camera .
EN-1
is
to be used only with the
and Canada .
DC
adaptor E
in
sync. with the
5T,
DC
S-i
• Image Memory Card EC-1S I
Dedicated
AT A PC
card for recording image data with this camera.
89
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chart
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for
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2 4
15
30
60
125
Shutter speed
250
500
1000
2000
.
00
not drop or hit the camera against a
hard surface as it may cause damage
and malfunction to the precision
mechanism .
• Never disassemble the camera if
damaged . This camera houses high-
is
voltage circuitry which
highly
dangerous .
• Take care not to splash water
is
camera . If water
present, parts may
on
corrode, increasing repair costs;
extreme cases, repair may be
impossible .
•
Be
sure to prevent foreign matter from
entering inside the camera through the
lens mount or the camera back as they
cause damage .
•
If
you hear a strange sound, if there
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.
the
in
is
91
Camera
. Use a blower to remove dust from the
camera and then wipe the camera clean
with a soft, dry cloth.
benzene, or other active agents .
•
If
a long time, remove the Rechargeable
Battery Pack; store it
place .
camera out of storage from time
and releasing the shutter a few times at
least once a month .
• Store the camera
prevent mold.
enclosed space exposed to chemicals
such as camphor and naphthalene.
not leave the camera near electronic
appliances subject to electromagnetic
waves (e .g.
leaving the camera
as a car
heater .
care
the camera
We
recommend taking the
in
the summer time or near a
tips
Do
not use thinner,
is
not going to be used for
in
a cool, dry
in
a cool, dry place to
Do
not leave it inside
TVs
and radios) . Avoid
in
hot places such
to
time
an
Do
• Make sure that your camera
mounted on the tripod before shooting
when using a tripod.
92
is
securely
• Damage Requiring
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
result
in
technician to restore the product to normal operation.
If the product has been dropped or damaged
When the product exhibits a distinct change
indicatesa need for service .
• Heat- The product should be kept away
from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or any other heat
generating products.
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
Service-Refer
as
improper adjustment of other controls may
servicing to qualified service
in
any way.
in
performance-this
93
I
Specifications
Type of camera Interchangeable -lens SLR-type digital still camera
Lens mount Nikon F mount (with
Usable lenses
Frame advance
mode
Exposure control
mode
Exposure ·
metering system
Metering range
Exposure
compensation
Auto Exposure
Lock
Shutter Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Shutter speeds
Viewfinder Optical eye-level type, with approx. 98% frame coverage
Viewfinder
magnificati
Focusing screen
on
AF
Nikkor lenses and AI-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)
E2
s:
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 senso
· TTL Center-Weighted Metering concentrating 70% of the
meter's sensitivity into the center of the viewfinder.
· TTL Spot Metering the area metered
the approx. 5mm-diameter circle
viewfinder.
EV1
to
EV20 (at equivalent to
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
BV
shutter (shutter balancer incorporated)
Controlled speed from 1/8 to 1/2000 sec.,
Approx.0.7x
Dedicated Type B clear matte field with focus brackets
in
the viewfinder.)
memory system with AE-L button
AF
coupling and
AF
contacts)
rs
is
represented by
in
the center of the
ISO
100 with f/1.4 lens)
Sy
94
Viewfinder
information
Reflex mirror Automatic, instant-return type
Autofocus TTL phase detection system using Nikon advanced AM200
Autofocus
detection range
Autofocus
actuation method Continuous-Servo
Autofocus lock By lightly pressing the shutter release button
Image pi
device 1,300,000 pixel resolution
Sensitivity
Image recording Digital recording
system either compressed or non-compressed format
Re
N
(Image Memory Approx.
Card EC-15)
LCD panel Exposure mode, Image Memory Card, Battery,
information Aperture, Shutter speed, Lock indicator, Frames-remaining
Flash
synchronizati
ckup
solution
o.
of frames Approx. 5 (HI mode, non-compressed)
By LCD-Metering
Exposure indicators, Exposure modes, Frame counter
By
LED
-Focus
focus), Exposure compensation mark, Flash-ready light
(lights up when charging
the subject is out of the flash shooting range when used
with SB-26 or SB-25)
autofocus module
Approx.
Nikon inspection conditions)
Single-Servo
Manual Focus (M) mode
Se
simultaneously locked by using AF/AE-L (double lock)
lever)
2/3 inch
ISO
700 (horizontal), 650 (vertical) lin
(F
1/16 compresion)
counter, Exposure compensation, Metering system, Image
quality, Frames-shot counter, Sensitivity, White balance mode
X-contact onl
slower;
on
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
EV-1
rvo
AF
mode or by using AF-L button (AE and
VT
equivalent 800 (STD) and 1600 (HIGH) switchable
43
(NORMAL mode,
INE
mode, 1/4compression), Approx.
in
Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode,
system, Shutter speed, Ape rtur
indicators (in-focus, front-focus , rear-
is
completed, and blinks
to
EV18 at
AF
(Vacant Transfer) system co lor CCD with
y;
shutter operates at 1/250 sec. or
ISO
equivalent 100 (under
mode
(S)
AF
mode (C)
on
PCMCIA compatible
1/8
compressed), Approx.
TTL
Flash operations are possible.
es
84
PC
(BAS
in
card
e,
to
Single-
AF
are
in
IC mode,
alert
21
95
Specifications
Video output
terminal
Accessory shoe
Tripod socket 1/4
Power source
Checking battery
power segment
Operating O°C to
temperature
Operating 80% or less (no condensa tion)
humidity
Dimensions 164.1 x 159
(WxHxO)
Weight
Required
accessories Quick Charger
All
specifications
normal temperature (20°C
Specifications
Pin
Jack, 1V
• Hot shoe (f lash, monitor preflash, TTL flash,
contacts)
• Safety lock system (a mount pin
th
into
Speed light on the accesso ry shoe.)
in
• Nikon
Adaptor
Voltage : 7.2V
Charging time: Approx. 1 h
Po
wer capacity: 1200mAh
• Quick Charg er
With the power ON, if
panel blinks and display segment
battery
164.1 x 139.8 x 120 .2mm (6.5 x 5.5 x 4
Approx. 1850g
Approx.
Re
charg eable Battery Pack
DC
Adaptor
Externa l Sync Adaptor EX-1 0
Video Cable
Image Memory Card
apply
and
design are
p-p, 750
e locking hole
. (JIS standard)
dedicated
ES-1
in
viewfinder blink, battery
is
exhausted.
, unbalanced , sync negative
in
Rechargeable Battery Pack
EH
-1
(EH-2)/DC Adaptor ES-1
~
+ 40°C (32°F to 104°
.2
x 120.2mm
(4.1Ibs)
17
20g (3.8 Ibs) (E2)
EH-1
(EH-2)
ES-1
EG
-1 0
EC
when a fully
or
68°F).
charged
subject
accessory shoe
in
F)
(6.5 x 6.3 x 4
(E2s)
-15
to
change without notice.
re
is automat ically in
to
secure
EN-1
ou
r
LCD panel and display
is
in
view finder goes out,
EN-1
Battery Pack
weak. If
.7 in.) (E2s)
.7 in.)
~
(E2)
is
ady-light
serted
or
in
LCD
used,
DC
at
96
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in
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