User manual NIKON D1H

[. . . ] En User's Manual About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D1H digital camera. This manual is designed to improve your enjoyment of this advanced single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. As you read through it, you will find explanations not only of how the camera works, but of how certain features can be used to take photographs in a variety of situations. The manual is divided into the following sections: · Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] When using single-servo 2 Frame the photograph and() is displayed in the viewfinder, autofocus, confirm that the in-focus indicator as otherwise the shutter can not be released. If the exposure mode is not set to manual (M), close the shutter that covers the viewfinder eyepiece (A) to prevent light entering through the eyepiece from affecting auto-exposure. After focusing the camera, press the shutter-release button all the way down to start the self-timer (B). The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will start to blink (C), stopping approximately two seconds before the shutter is released automatically to take the photograph. A B C Do not stand in front of the lens to start the timer when autofocus is in effect. If the shutter speed is set to mately 1/4 s. in self-timer mode, shutter speed will be set to approxi- To turn the self-timer off before a photograph is taken, turn the mode dial to another setting. 16--Self-timer Delay ( pg. 169) Self-timer delay can be set to 10 (the default setting), 2, 5, or 20 seconds using this option. 103 Diopter Adjustment The viewfinder is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences is vision. ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY--DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT To adjust viewfinder diopter, pull the diopter knob out and rotate it until the focus brackets in the viewfinder are in sharp focus. Diopter can be adjusted in the range between ­3 m­1 and +1 m­1. Corrective lenses (available separately) allow diopters of ­3 m­1 to +2 m­1. Once you have adjusted diopter to your satisfaction, push the diopter knob back into the body of the camera. When operating the diopter knob, be careful to avoid injuring your eye with your finger or fingernail. For more information on: pg. 198 Optional accessories 104 LCD Illuminators Using the LCD illuminators (control panel backlights), you can illuminate the control panels to view camera settings in the dark. ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY--LCD ILLUMINATORS To turn the illuminators on, rotate the power switch to the position. The illuminators will remain on while the switch is held in this position. After the switch is released, the illuminators will remain on while exposure indicators are displayed or until the shutter is released. 17--LCD Illumination ( pg. 169) Using this option, the illuminator can be set to turn on when any button is pressed. 105 Depth-of-Field Preview To check depth of field for the current aperture setting, press and hold the depth-offield preview button. ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY--DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW The lens will be stopped down to the aperture selected by the camera in programmed auto or shutter-priority auto exposure modes, or to the value selected by the user in aperture-priority or manual modes. The view through the viewfinder provides an approximation of the depth of field that can be obtained at the current aperture setting. 106 Focal Plane Position The position of the focal plane inside the camera is indicated by a mark on the camera body. ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY--FOCAL PLANE POSITION The distance between the camera and the subject should be measured from this mark whenever distance is measured manually. The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46. 5 mm (1. 83). 107 Through-the-Lens Flash Photography To use TTL flash control, connect an SB-80DX, SB-50DX, or SB-28DX Speedlight to the camera and set the flash to D-TTL auto-flash mode. Depending on the type of lens used, one or more of the following TTL flash modes will be available. TTL flash control is available only with the SB-80DX, SB-50DX, and SB-28DX. 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR This mode is available when a CPU Nikkor lens is attached. Based on information from the matrix metering system, flash output is adjusted to maintain a balance between the main subject and ambient background lighting. When the shutterrelease button is pressed, the Speedlight emits a series of nearly invisible preflashes (monitor preflashes) immediately before the shutter opens. [. . . ] See GPS TECHNICAL NOTES--INDEX 222 S S (Shutter-priority auto exposure mode). See Exposure mode S (Single-frame shooting). See Singleframe shooting mode S (Single-servo AF). See Focus mode, single-servo AF Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]