Nikon E2 User's Manual

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 OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER·SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
ATTENTION
CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATIERY. MUST BE RECYCLED OR
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
(ft::t. This product that you have purchased contains a
~ ~ rechargeable battery. This battery is recyclable . At the end of
<;7 its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be
Ni-Cd illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste
stream . Check with your local solid waste officials for details in
your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
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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 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
aga inst harmful interference in a residential installation . This
equipment generates , uses , and can radiate radio frequency
energy and , if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions , may cause harmful interference to radio
communications . However , there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on , the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/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.
Notice for customers in Canada
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 Ie material brouilleur du Canada.
Notice for customers in SWITZERLAND
Nach Gebrauch der Verkaufsstelle zuruckgeben .
Apres usage a rapporter au point de vente .
Rltornare la pila usate al negozio .
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WARNING
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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We
Name :
Address :
Nikon UK Limited
Nikon House , 380 Richmond Road ,
Kingston , Surrey KT2 5PR , UK
declare that the product
Product Name :
Manufacturer's Name :
Manufacturer's Address:
Nikon Digital Still Camera E2/E2s
Nikon Corporation
Fuji Bldg. , 2-3, Marunouchi 3-chome ,
Chiyoda-ku , Tokyo 100, Japan
is in conformity with the following Standards
Safety: EN60950
EMC : EN55022: 1987 Class B
EN50082-1
IEC801-2: 1991 4kVCD , 8kVAD
IEC801-3 : 1984 3V/m
IEC801-4 1988 1kV AC , 0.5kV I/O
following the provisions of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the
Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC).
DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE DE LA CEE
Nous
Nom :
Adresse :
Nikon UK Limited
Nikon House , 380 Richmond Road ,
Kingston, Surrey KT2 5PR, UK
declarons que ce produit
Nom du produit:
Nom du fabricant:
Adresse du fabricant:
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Nikon appareil photo numerique
E2/E2s
Nikon Corporation
Fuji Bldg ., 2-3 , Marunouchi 3-chome ,
Chiyoda-ku , Tokyo 100, Japan
est conforme aux normes suivantes
Securite: EN60950
CEE:
EN55022: 1987 Classe B
EN50082-1
IEC801-2: 1991 4kVCD,8kVAD
IEC801-3 : 1984 3V/m
IEC801-4 : 1988 1kV AC , 0,5kV I/O
selon les dispositions de la directive de la CEE (89/3,36/EEC) et de la
directive Basse tension (73/23/EEC),
ERKLARUNG OBER EG-NORMENGERECHTHEIT
Wir
Name :
Anschrift:
Nikon UK Limited
Nikon House, 380 Richmond Road ,
Kingston, Surrey KT2 5PR , UK
erklaren hiermit, daB das folgende Produkt
Produktbezeichnung :
Name des Herstellers:
Anschrift des Herstellers :
Nikon Digital Still Camera E2/E2s
Nikon Corporation
Fuji Bldg " 2-3, Marunouchi 3-chome,
Chiyoda-ku , Tokyo 100, Japan
den nachstehend aufgefUhrten Normen genugt:
Sicherheit: EN60950
EMC :
EN55022 : 1987 Klasse B
EN50082- 1
IEC801-2 : 1991 4kVCD , 8kVAD
IEC801-3 : 1984 3V/m
IEC801-4 : 1988 1kV AC , 0,5kV I/O
/:lA/
und zwar gemaB den Bestimmungen der EMC-Richtlinie (89/336/EEC)
"nd der Niederspann"ngs-Richtlinie (73/23/~
Kingston, UK
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Lieu
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March 1, 1995
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Focus mode selector (See page 42.)
Lens release button (See page 20.)
Lens mounting index (See page 20.)
White balance window (See page 39.)
Camera strap eyelet
Accessory shoe (See page 65.)
Eyepiece ring (See page 29.)
Remote terminal (See page 63.)
Aperture dial (See page 53)
LCD panel (See page 17.)
Standard accessories
Neckstrap
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Body cap
Video Cable EG-10
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MODE (exposure mode) button (See page 35.)
Metering system button (See page 36.)
Exposure Compensation button (+1-) (See page 58 .)
SENS (sensitivity selector) button (See page 41.)
Main dial lock-release button (See page 34.)
Shutter release button (See page 30.)
Main dial (L, S, C, SD* , PB) (See page 34.)
Command dial (See page 27.)
AF-L (Auto Focus Lock) button (See page 61 .)
20 AF/AE-L (double lock) lever (See page 57 .)
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To remove the terminal cap: loosen the screw
approx. two turns counter-c lockwise.
To attach the terminal cap: first push the
rubber portion of the cap back into place
secu rely and tighten the sc rew by turning it
c lockwise.
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'Nikon does not support the data
send function represented by the
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21 CMND-L (command lock) button (See page 46 .)
22 V-Out (Video Output) terminal (See page 47 .)
23 D-Out (Digital Output) I E. Trig . (External Triggering) terminal
(See page 62.)
24 QUALITY (image quality) button (See page 37 .)
25 W. BAL (white balance mode) button (See page 38.)
26 DATE (date setting) button (See page 23.)
27 SEND DATA (batch data transfer) button*
28 FORMAT (ERASE) buttons (See page 50.)
29 ERASE LAST (last data erase) buttons (See page 50.)
30 Image Memory Card confirmation window (See page 25.)
31 AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock) button (See page 56.)
32 Eject knob lock-release button (See page 24.)
33 Image memory card (PC card) eject knob (See page 24.)
34 Camera back (incorporating the Image Memory Card slot)
(See page 24.)
35 Battery eject lever (See page 21.)
36 Tripod socket
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Foreword
Thank you for choosing the Nikon Digital Still Camera
E2/E2s. In addition to this camera's advanced digital
imaging technology, it also includes many 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 on the
camera's accessory memory card can be viewed on a
compatible computer (PC or Mac) or displayed on a TV
monitor; through compatible computer software the images
can be enhanced on screen and then printed using
optional printing devices. We hope that you will enjoy using
this professional Nikon product and that it will help you
expand your professional opportunities in photography. We
would appreciate hearing about your experience with your
new Nikon E2/E2s camera. To ensure that you fully
understand the operation of the E2/E2s camera, we urge
you to thoroughly read this manual. Thank you .
About this manual
The instruction materials consist of the main manual and a
separate Qu ick Reference sheet for easy reference . Read these
manuals thoroughly in order to make the most of your camera's
potential.
In the main manual , we begin with instructions on how to
prepare the camera for shooting and move on to a variety of
basic and advanced photographic techniques using all availab le
functions . In the separate Quick Reference sheet, we explain
some basic photographic procedures for taking pictures using
the camera's simp le and convenient functions .
Marks used in this manual
. CAUTION
Denotes important points where caution or
mandatory action is required .
• NOTE
Useful points that should be remembered
for future referen ce.
See page ...
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Indicates the reference page.
General recommendations
• Warranty/registration cards
Confirm that warranty and registration cards are included in this package.
Please fill out all necessary items on your cards and send them without delay
to your nearest Nikon service facility to ensure coverage under Nikon's stated
guarantee .
• Take some trial shots.
When you first handle your E2/E2s camera, and before going on an important
assignment, be sure to test the camera and all its functions first. Should you
find any problems, immediately take your camera to an authorized Nikon
service center for repair.
-Nikon is not liable for any financial loss resulting from equipment malfunction .
• Have Nikon check your camera regularly.
As this camera is a precision instrument, we recommend that customers have
their camera serviced once everyone or two years, and overhauled once every
three to five years.
-We especially recommend these procedures if the camera is being used for commercial
applications.
• Use only Nikon-approved equipment
This camera has been designed for use in combination with Nikon lenses,
speedlights and accessories.
-Using lenses or accessories other than those specified by Nikon may adversely affect
the camera and cause damage.
- Please refer to the chart for a complete list of usable lenses. (See page 75,)
• Note on copyright
Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be
copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws.
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Description of acronyms
NTSC .... .... ..... ..National Television System Committee , color television
telecasting specifications adopted mainly in Japan and
the U.S .
PAL ........... .... .. Phase Alternation Line , a color television system
adopted mainly by European countries and China.
JPEG ............... Joint Photographic Experts Group, a joint organization
of the ISO and the CCID promoting standard
specifications for a graphic file coded compression
system.
TIFF ...... ..... ..... .Tagged Image File Format, a high density bit-mapped
graphics format for scanned images.
PC Card .......... Computer memory card complying with PCMC IAlJ EIDA
standards.
PCMCIA ...... .... Personal Computer Memory Card International
Association .
JEIDA ........ ...... Japan Electronic Industry Development Association
MS-DOS .. ........ Microsoft Disk Operating System , a sing le-user
operating system for personal computers .
SRAM card .. ..Static Random Access Memory card , an Image
Memory Card incorporating SRAM memory devices.
ATA card ........ A high-speed memory card complying with PC Card
(ATA) specifications .
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Contents
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WARNING ··· · ····· · ······ · · · ··· · · · · ···· · ·········· ·· ·2-5
Nomenclature· ................. . ........ . ........... .. 6-8
Foreword ···································· ·· ········ 9
About this manual .... . ... ... .............. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . 9
General recommendations · ....... . .. . . . . .. . ............. 10
Description of acronyms· .. . .. . . .. .. ..... . .. . ............ 11
System chart················ · ···· · · · ······ ·· ··········· 14
Major features· .... . ........... . ....... . .... . ......... . . 15
Viewfinder indications ' ........ . . ............. . .......... 16
LCD panel indications' . ............ . .... ..... . .. . .. . .... 17
Dedicated accessories· ..... ... . ........................ 18
Preparations for taking pictures ············ ·19
Mounting and removing the lens· ......................... 20
Installing and removing the battery· ................. .. ... 21
Checking battery power· ................................ 22
Setting and checki ng date and time · ...................... 23
Inserting the Image Memory Card ··· · ·· · · · ·· ··· · · ·· · · · 24-25
Basic camera settings ........ . . . . . . ... . . . . . . .. 26
Selecting Programmed Auto mode .. . .................... 27
Holding the camera and composing the picture .· . . . ........ 29
Focusing and shooting· ....... .. ........ .. . . . . . .. .... . . . 30
Playing back the pictures· . . . . . .... . ................. ·31-32
Functions and settings · · ·· ····.· ·.·· . · ······ · · 33
Setting the frame advance mode .......... . .. ... . . .. . .. . . 34
Setting the exposure mode ........ . . .. . . .. . ... .... . . .... 35
Setting the metering systems ....... . .....•.. . .......... ·36
Setting image quality· . . .... . . . .. ....... . ......... . ...... 37
Adjusting white balance ......... . ...... . . . .. .. ... .. . 38-40
Setting the sensitivity level· .............................. 41
Setting the focus mode · . . .. . .. . .. . .... . ... . . . .. . . .... 42-44
Setting th e six basic modes simultaneously · ......... . . .. . . 45
Command lock · . . ... .. ...... . .......................... 46
Playing back pictures· ... . ...... . .......... . .. .. ..... 47-49
Erasing data in the Image Memory Card· . . ...... . .... . . .. ·50
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Advanced photography . .. .. . ... . . ... . . ..... . . · 51
Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode· . ................... ·52
Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode .... .. . .. ... . .. . .... 53
Manual Exposure Mode ...... . .... . .... . .. ... . .. . .... 54-55
Exposure compensation · ... . . . .. . ...... .. ... . ........ 56-59
Autofocus with main subject off-center · . ...... . .... . .. . 60-61
External synchro-flash shooting ........... . ......... . . . .. 62
Remote photography (general)· ... . ................. . ... ·63
Flash photography · . .... ........................ 64
Available Nikon Speedlights . . .. . ........ . .. . ..... .. . .... 65
Flash modes available with Nikon Speed lights ........ . .... 66
Notes on using the Speedlight .............. . ....... ... . ·67
Taking flash pictures in TTL auto flash mode· .. . .... . .. . 68-69
Taking pictures in rear-curtain sync flash mode · . .... . . . 70-71
Controls in detail ·················· · ············· 72
Usable lenses· ....... . ................... . ...... . .. . 73-74
Lens usability chart· ..... . . ..... . . . . .. . .. ... . . .. . . .. . 75-76
Shutter speed and aperture· ...... . ................... . .. 77
Special focusing situations ....... . .... . .... . .... .. ...... 78
Downloading image data· . ... ... . . . . ..... . .............. 79
Cleaning the camera's built-in lens · . .. ................ ·80-81
Image Memory Card· ............................. . ... . . 82
The dedicated Rechargeable Battery Pack ..... . ....... 83-84
Troubleshooting· ... . ................................ 85-86
Optional accessories· . . ......... . ... . . .......... . .. .. 87-89
EV chart for flash photography· . . ................... .... ·90
Camera care tips· .............. . .. . ........... . ..... 91-93
Specifications . . ........ . .......................... . 94-96
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System chart
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Nikon product
Major features
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. High resolution , high quality images
1,3 million pixel CCD (1280 x 1000 pixels) and digital image
record ing systems capture crisp fu ll-color. high quality . high
reso lution pictures , Picture qual ity does not become degraded
through repeated duplication ,
. JPEG image data compression system
You can record image data in eith er compressed or noncompressed format. The internationally recognized JPEG
compression system is in use with this camera , Non-compressed
images are stored as TIFF files . a standard image file format. Image
files can be used in a variety of applications,
. PC Card
A PC card (Image Memory Card EC-15) complying with the PCMC IA
and JEIDA standards is used for storing image data,
• MS-DOS file management system
This came ra is compatible with the MS-DOS file management
system , Image data can be transferred directly to a personal
computer without the need for file conversion , Use PC Card Drive
ED-10 or a computer with a bu ilt-in PC card slot.
• AF and AE controls
High performance . high precision photography is possible due to
Nikon F4 series camera-based AF and AE 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 modification ,
Note : Please refer to the chart for a complete list of usab le lenses,
(See pages 75-76)
• Built-in playback function
The camera comes with a video output termina l (NTSC and PAL)
that allows you to playback exposed images on an external TV
monitor ,
• Built-in aperture control unit
A newly developed . high-prec ision aperture contro l unit is bui lt into
the camera to increase exposure accuracy, (You cannot set the
aperture by turning the lens apertu re ring ,)
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Viewfinder indications
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Exposure compensation
Focus indicators
Metering system
Automatically selected shutter speed (in P and A mode)
Manually selected shutter speed (in Sand M mode)
Automatically selected aperture (in P and S mode)
Manually selected aperture (in A and M mode)
Flash-ready light
Exposure modes
P (Programmed auto mode)
S (Shutter-priority auto mode)
A (Aperture-priority auto mode)
Frame counter
Exposure indicators (in M mode)
5mm-dia . reference circle for spot metering
12mm-dia. reference circle for center-weighted metering
Focus brackets
A complete set of viewfinder indications are shown in the above illustration
for purposes of reference only. All these viewfinder indications would
never appear at one time in normal operation.
LCD panel indications
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Exposure mode
Image Memory Card
Battery
Lock indicator
Aperture
Shutter speed
Frames-remaining counter
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Exposure compensation
Metering system
Image quality
Frames-shot counter
Sensitivity
White balance mode
A complete set of indications are shown on the above LCD panel for
purposes of reference only. All these indications would never appear
at one time in normal operation.
• 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 to change the display
mode . This is typical of LCOs and not a problem .
• It is common for an LCD to diminish in contrast after approximately 6 to 7
years. When the LCD in your E2/E2s exhibits reduced contrast, the LCD
can be replaced by the Nikon Service Center for a fee.
• See pages 85-86 fo r details on LCD panel indications.
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Dedicated accessories
The fo llowing accessories are not included with the E2/E2s, but
are requ ired for proper operation of the camera .
-See page 87 for other optional accessories .
• Rechargeable Battery Pack EN-1
The EN-1 is the dedicated NiCd battery
pack for this camera. Be sure to charge
the battery pack fully before using it for
the first time.
- The battery pack was not charged when
shipped from the factory.
-See page 83 for details about the battery
pack .
• Quick Charger EH-1 * (EH-2)**
The EH-1 (EH-2) is the dedicated charger
for rechargeable battery pack EN-1 . It
takes approx. 60 minutes to fully
recharge the EN-1 (at room temperature).
-For more details, refer to the instruction
manual provided with the Quick Charger.
-OC adaptor (£S-1) is provided .
• Nikon Image Memory Card EC-1S
The EC-15 Image Memory Card is a
dedicated AT A PC card for this camera
complying with PCMC IA ReI. 2. 1 and
JEIDA Ver. 4.2 standards . Be sure to
initialize the card before using it for the
first time . (See page 25 .)
-See page 82 for details on the Image
Memory Card.
*The EH-1 is sold exclusively in the US and Canada .
**The EH -2 is sold outside the US and Canada .
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Preparations
for taking pictures
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Mounting and removing the lens
Only the Nikkor lenses which are listed in the usability chart can
be used with the E2/E2s. (See pages 75-76 .)
-Be sure to set the Main dial to L. (See page 34.)
-Be careful not to touch, smear or damage the CPU contacts as this may
cause the camera to malfunction. If this occurs, clean the contacts with a
soft, clean, dry cloth.
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Removing the body cap
Rotate the body cap clockwise to remove .
Mounting the lens
Mount the lens by aligning the
distance/aperture index line on the lens with
the lens mounting index on the camera.
Rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it
locks into place.
- 00 not press the lens release button when
mounting the lens .
Removing the lens
Depress and hold the lens release button;
securely grip the lens and rotate it
clockwise, in the direction of the arrow .
When leaving the camera without a lens
Attach the body cap to the camera body ; align the indexes on both the cap
and the body , and rotate the cap counter-clockwise as far as it will go.
If the lens release button remains stuck in the pressed position
Make su re you rotate the lens until the lens release button returns back to
the normal position with a click.
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Installing and removing the battery
Use the Rechargeable Battery Pack EN-1 . The battery pack
was not charged when shipped from the factory. You must
charge the battery fu ll y before install ing it fo r th e first time. (See
page 83.)
- Never touch the battery pack 's metal port with another metal object.
-Be sure to set the Main dial to L when installing and removing the battery
pack.
- See page 83 for handling batteries.
Fully recharging the battery pack
1
Use dedicated Quick Charger EH-1 (EH-2) .
A full recharge takes approx . 60 minutes .
Installing the battery pack
2
Install the ful ly charged battery pack (EN-1)
into the battery chamber at the bottom of
the camera and push it down until it locks
into place .
Removing the battery pack
Turn the battery eject lever in the direction
of the arrow ; the battery pack then pops out
and can be removed.
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Checking battery power
Be sure to check the camera's battery power after installing a
fresh battery pack or prior to taking photographs in order to
avoid acciden tal fai lure.
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Set the Main dial to any position
other than L. Confirm that the
indicators appear in the LCD panel
and inside the viewfinder .
While pressing th e Main dial lock-release
button, rotate the Main dial.
-If no indicators appear, reinstall the
battery pack. (See page 21.)
Confirm that no warning indicator
appears .
2
If the C1!!!I mark (insufficient battery power
indicator) blinks in the LCD pane l, th e
battery is weak. Replace with a fully
charged battery.
- If you continue to use the camera with the
indictor blinking, the camera may not
work correctly.
If the C=:J mark blinks in the LCD panel,
immediately replace the battery with a
fully charged one.
-Battery power is exhausted.
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Setting and checking date and time
You can check the current data by pushing the DATE button.
The display in th e LCD panel changes in th e following order:
Year, Month, Day , Hou r, and Minute as you push the DATE
button.
To correct the data, adjust in the following way.
-You cannot check and adjust the data when the Main dial is set to PB.
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Press the shutter release button
halfway and push the DATE button.
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Push the DATE button for at least one
second so that the "year " section starts to
blink . Next remove your finger from the
shutter release button .
Rotate the command dial to set the
correct "year" and push the DATE
button.
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Rotate the command dial counter-clockwise
to increase the setting values, and rotate
clockwise to decrease the setting values .
Then push th e DATE button again , and the
"month " section starts to blink .
Follow the same procedure to set the "month," "day," "hour"
and "minute."
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Rotate the command dial to set the correct "month ", "day ," "hour" and
"minute ," and push the DATE button . When the "minute " is set and the DATE
button is pushed , the clock starts working .
- The clock only starts working from 00 sec. when the "minute " setting is
correc ted.
- If the camera is left untouched in the date/ time setting mode for more than
90 seconds, the LCD panel returns to the normal display mode.
-If the shutter is released while date/ time setting is in progress, the
date/ time setting mode will be canceled, and all data set will be invalid.
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Inserting the Image Memory Card
Use the Nikon Image Memory Card EC-15 and be sure to
initialize the ca rd before using it for the first time .
- The Image Memory Card EC-15 is an A TA PC card and is in compliance with
the PCMCIA Rei. 2.1 and JEIDA Ver. 4.2 standards.
-See page 82 for details on the Image Memory Card.
Inserting the Image Memory Card
1
Opening the camera back
Holding down the eject knob lock-release
button , slide the Image Memory Card eject
knob in the direction of the arrow to open
the camera back.
Inserting the memory card
2
Holding the Image Memory Card face up
(with the <J arrow pointing left), insert it into
the card slot in the camera back.
-Never touch the terminals with your finger
or with a metallic object.
Closing the camera back
3
Close the came ra back by pushing it down
carefully until it c licks shut.
- If the camera back is not shut properly, a
warning indicator appears in the LCD
panel and the viewfinder. (See page 85.)
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LCD confirmation
The Image Memory Card indicator appears
in the LCD panel and the viewfinder .
. CAUTION
• If no memory card is inserted , the Image
Memory Card indicator in the LCD panel
and the viewfinder blinks as a warning. You
should then insert an Image Memory Card .
• To confirm that an Image Memory Card is
inserted, look at the Image Memory Card
confirmation window.
• Be aware that the camera will function
even with no Image Memory Card
inserted.
Initializing (formatting) the card
1
Open the cover on the camera side .
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
2
Press the FORMAT (ERASE)
buttons simultaneously for at least
one second to start initializing the
Image Memory Card.
3
- When the initialization is complete, the
frame counter advances to "1".
- Initializing time depends on the type and
capacity of the memory card .
• CAUTION
Any data in the memory card will be deleted during initialization .
• Th is data will not be recoverable .
• Take special care when initializing a memory card other than
for the first time .
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Basic camera seHings
The following lens type and settings selection
provide highly automatic. convenient operation .
You may use any usalbe Nikkor lens or make any
combination of settings according to your
preferences or picture taking requirements.
I
• Lens:
• Exposure mode:
• Metering system:
• Image quality:
• White balance:
• Sensitivity:
AF Nlkkor lens
P (Programmed auto)
Matrix metering [oJ
NORMAL
Auto (A)
STD (Standard)
To automatically and quickly reset the camera to the
preceding settings , press the MODE button and SENS button
simultaneously . (See page 45 .)
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Selecting Programmed Auto mode
Programmed Auto is ideal for quick operation and is the
simplest method for exposure control. Use this mode for most
general photographic situations.
Set the focus mode to S.
1
Rotate the focus mode selector to S (Single
Servo Autofocus).
- See page 42 for details on focus modes.
2
Set the frame advance mode to S.
3
Set the exposure mode to P.
While pressing the Main dial lock-release
button , rotate the Main dial to S (Singleframe shooting) .
-See page 34 for details on the frame
advance mode.
Keeping the MODE button pressed , rotate
the command dial to set the exposure mode
to P (Programmed Auto) mode .
- See page 35 for details on the exposure
mode.
4
Set the metering system to ::.~ .
While pressing the metering system button ,
rotate the command dial to set the metering
system to Matrix Metering ::.:: .
- See page 36 for details on metering
systems.
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Selecting Programmed Auto mode
5
Set the image quality to NORMAL .
Keeping the QUALITY button pressed ,
rotate the command dial to set the image
quality to NORMAL.
-See page 37 for details on image quality.
6
Set the white balance to A.
While pressing the W.Bal button, rotate the
command dial to set the white balance to A
(auto)
- See page 38 for details on white balance.
I7
Set the sensitivity to STD .
While keeping the SENS button pressed,
rotate the command dial to set the
sensitivity to STO (standard).
-See page 41 for details on sensitivity.
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Holding the camera and composing the picture
1
Adjust the eyepoint .
You can select the best viewing position by
adjusting the eye point. Eyeglass wearers
will benefit from pushing in the eyepiece,
while others can pull the eyepiece out for
better viewing .
To pull the eyepiece out, rotate the
eyepiece ring counter-clockwise until it
comes off the thread , and pull it out until it
stops . Then rotate the eyepiece ring
counter-clockwise to secure it.
-To push the eyepiece in, repeat the same
operation in reverse.
Hold the camera and look through
the viewfinder .
2
Hold the camera steady to avoid camera
shake or incorrect focusing .
- In autofocus mode, keep your hands off
the lens focusing ring when shooting.
Compose the picture .
3
Position the focus bracket on the main
subject and compose .
- If the main subject is off-center, use the
AF-L button. (See page 60.)
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Focusing and shooting
Set the Main dial to any position
other than L, and press the shutter
release button halfway.
1
Confirm that th e in-focus indicator •
appears in th e viewfinder .
- In autofocus mode, keep your hands off
the lens focusing ring when shooting .
• NOTE
Shutter release operation
I2
• Press th e shutter release button lightly to power the camera ON ;
indicators appear in the LCD panel and inside the viewfinder .
• Power-hold timer allows the indicator illumination to last for 16 seconds
after you remove your finger from the shutter release button .
• Fully depress the shutter release button to take pictures .
Confirm that the in-focus indicator
• appears and release the shutter
to take a picture .
Also confirm that the shutter speed and
aperture indicators are visible .
If the following indications appear:
x
Autofocus is not possible. (See page 78 .)
~
~
Hi , Lo
3
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The subject is out of focus and the area in front of the subject
is in focus . (See page 86 .)
The subject is out of focus and the area behind the subject is
in fo cus . (See page 86 .)
Out of exposure control range (overexposure or underexposure alert) (See page 86 .)
Check the frame counter.
Each time the shutter is released , the
frames-shot counter advances to the next
frame number , while the frames-remaining
counter counts down by one frame. When
the memory card is full, "0" blinks in the
LCD panel to alert you , and the shutter
locks up .
Playing back the pictures
The camera has a bui lt-in video output termina l that enables
you to immediate ly playback the exposed images on a TV
monitor with a video input terminal.
- Both NTSC and PAL color television systems are available with this camera .
See page 48 for switching from the NTSC to the PAL system or vice versa .
1
Connect the camera to a TV
monitor.
Connect the Video Cable EG-1 0 (provided)
to the camera 's video output terminal and
the monitor's video input terminal .
- See page 7 on removing the terminal cap.
Rotate the Main dial to PB
(playback) .
2
3
Rotate the command dial.
Rotate the command dial once in either
direction to playback one frame .
- When you wish to playback a particular
frame, first rotate the command dial while
pressing the SENS button to specify the
frame number, then remove your finger
from the SENS button.
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Playing back the pictures
4
When finished , rotate the Main dial
to L.
Camera power will turn OFF automatically
after approx . 3 minutes when the camera is
not in use. We recommend setting the Main
dial to L to conserve battery power.
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Functions and settings
This section explains basic camera functions
and how best to utilize them to obtain optimum
results in a variety of photographic situations.
When setting the exposure mode , metering
system , image quality, white balance and
sensitivity, be sure to set the Main dial to any
position other than L, lightly press the shutter
release button and make your selection
within 16 seconds .
New settings for this camera
In most ways , this camera is no different than
other Nikon professional 35 mm SLR
cameras . However this camera differs in one
significant way: you are no longer creating an
image on film , but instead reproducing an
image on a memory card . Therefore , you are
now requ ired to pay attention to three new
settings which pertain to digital technology :
image quality , white balance and sensitivity.
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Setting the frame advance mode
The Main dial turns the power ON and OFF, and se lects
shooting, data transfer and p layback modes .
Whi le pressing the Main dial lockrelease button, rotate the Main dial to
the des ired mode.
-Make sure that the Main dial clicks into
position.
L: Camera power is OFF.
Set the Main dial to L when the camera is not in use to preserve
battery power and prevent accidental release of the shutter.
S: Single-frame shooting mode
Shooting operation is limited to one frame at a time.
C: Continuous shooting mode
Shooting operation continues as long as the shutter release button
is depressed.
Model
E2
E2s
Shooting speed
Max. number of frames
1 frame/sec:'
Approx. 3 frames/ sec. *2
7 frames/sec :
3
*1 A shutter speed faster than 1/250 sec. is selected and image quality is
set to BAS IC (when using Image Memory Card EC-15) .
*2 A shutter speed faster than 1/250 sec. is selected.
*3 One shooting operation comprises a maximum of 7 frames. An interval of
approx. 7 seconds is required before proceeding to the next shooting
operation (when using Image Memory Card EC-15).
so:
Digital output mode.
The shutter can be released but no image will be recorded on the Image
Memory Card.
PB: Playback mode
Image data stored in the memory card can be played back on a
TV monitor.
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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 mounted, the exposure mode is automatically set to M and the
exposure mode indicator blinks in the viewfinder to alert you.
Set the Main dial to either S, C or SO,
press the shutter release button halfway
and rotate the command dial while
pressing the MODE (exposure mode)
button .
The exposure mode indicators in the LCD
panel appear in sequence as shown
below.
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 is recommended for most
common shooting situations as well as for users who are new to
35mm SLR photography, and for those situations when there is no
time to fine tune exposure settings.
S: Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
You set the shutter speed 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 to
match the aperture you have set. We recommend this mode when
depth-of-field is a prime consideration.
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 .
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Setting the metering systems
This camera features three types of exposu re metering
systems-Matrix Metering , Center-Weighted Metering and Spot
Metering.
Rotate the command dial while pressing
the Metering system button .
-The metering system indicators in the LCD
panel appear in sequence as shown below.
r·l : Matrix Metering
Data on scene brightness and contrast are detected by the
camera's 5-segment advanced matrix sensor. By analyzing
these data, the camera's built-in computer is able to provide
correct exposure even in extremely complex lighting situations.
~(.)~ : Center-Weighted Metering
This system concentrates the meter's sensitivity on the 12mmdia . circle in the viewfinder. This type of metering is useful in
situations where you want to base exposure on a specific,
centrally located area in the scene.
~ . ~ : Spot Metering
Most of the meter 's sensitivity is concentrated in the 5mm-dia.
c ircle in the center of the viewfinder . This meter is effective when
precise measurement of a particular port ion of the subject is
required .
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Setting image quality
Depending on the effect you wish to achieve , four image quality
modes are provided with this camera. Pictures taken in Hi
image quality mode are uncompressed images with much
detail , while pictures taken at the Basic setting have lower
quality due to high compression. It follows that more frames
can be shot using the Basic mode than the Hi mode , as
uncompressed images take up a considerable amount of
memory space (see chart be low for details).
While pressing the QUALITY button , rotate
the command dial .
- Th e . arrow in the LCD panel p oints to one of
the following settings.
[ BASIC -
NORMAL -
FINE -
HI
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Refer to the table below for mode specifications and corresponding
number of frames.
Image quality
mode
Image compression
factor
Data size
per frame
Min . number of frames
per EC-15 (15 MB)
HI
FINE
NORMAL
BASIC
Non compression
1/4 (4 bit/pi xe l)
1/8 (2 bit/pi xe l)
1/ 16 (1 bit/pi xel)
Approx . 2.45MB
Approx. 640KB
Approx . 320KB
Approx. 160KB
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- Select HI mode when image quality is a priority.
- Select BASIC mode wh en the number of frames is a priority.
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Adjusting white balance
In ord er to ensure prop er white balance , an Auto white balance
mode and five manual white ba lance modes are provided with
this camera . For most scenes , select the auto white balance
mode . Choose the manual modes for particu lar 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 co lor so that a white subject
remains white even when the illumination color changes . Not so for
video cameras and digital cameras . They have to adjust co lor and
white bal ance depending on background illumination in order for a
white subj ect to app ear white under varying illumination .
While press in g th e W.Bal button , rotate the
command di al to chan ge th e mode .
-The . mark in the LCD panel settles above
one of the fo llowing symbols.
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White balance is adjusted automatically by measuring the color
temperature of light passing through the white balance window.
- If insufficient light passes through the white balance window, the color
temperature is adjusted at 5100 ° K.
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: Incandescent light mode
Suitable for shooting under incandescent light. The color
temperature is fixed at 3000° K (halogen lamp) .
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: Fluorescent light mode
Suitable for shooting under fluorescent light. The camera
measures the color temperature of the light passing through the
white balance window and makes adjustments for either
daylight, white , or cool white fluorescent light.
Color temperature at 6700° K (daylight fluorescent light)
Color temperature at 5000° K (white fluorescent light)
Color temperature at 4200° K (cool white fluorescent light)
- If insufficient light passes through the white balance window, the color
temperature is set at 4200 oK (white fluorescent light) .
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:Fine mode
Suitable for shooting a front-lighted subject in fine weather. The
color temperature is set at 5300° K (natural light) .
. . : Cloudy mode
Suitable for shooting in cloudy weather. The color temperature is
set at 6500° K (natural light).
ttl.. : Shade mode (fine weather)
Suitable for shooting shaded subjects such as someone
standing in the shadow of a building in fine weather. The color
temperature is set at 8000° K (natural light).
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Adjusting white balance
. CAUTION
In the following situations, auto white balance mode (A) will
not function.
• Taking pictures where the illumination at the camera and the
subject differs , such as taking pictures of an outdoor subject from
inside a room , or shooting a spot-lighted subject on a stage .
• Taking pictures in mixed light sources. For example, taking
pictures at a party with fluorescent lights , incandescent lights, etc.
• Taking pictures in special light sources. For examp le, sodium
lamps or other special lighting sources .
• NOTE
Color temperature
The co lor temperature of most illumination sources varies in tones
ranging from reddish to bluish . These co lors are subject to change
depending on individual perception . In order to represent the co lor
of light objectively , we use a color temperature scale expressed in
absolute temperature (0 K) . As shown below, the lower the co lor
temperature , the more reddish the light becomes , and the higher
the color temperature the more bluish it becomes .
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Setting the sensitivity level
Two shooting sensitivity levels equivalent to film speeds of ISO 800
(STO) and ISO 1600 (HIGH) can be selected. Set the sensitivity to
"STO" when taking pictures outside in bright weather, and "HIGH" for
dark interiors.
While pressing the SENS button , rotate the
command dial in either direction to alter
the sensitivity.
- The . arrow in the LCD panel points to one of
the following settings.
C STD - HIGH ~
. NOTE
Sensitivity and film speed
This camera 's shooting sensitivity is equivalent to ISO film speeds of
800 and 1600. Equivalent shutter speed/f-stop combinations can be
calculated based on this ISO rating. For example, to compare
traditional film to digital, at 1/250 second for the same scene
brightness , the E2 might use f/6.7 at ISO 800 which would be
equivalent to f/28 at ISO 150 on a regular Nikon SLR.
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Setting the focus mode
This camera provides two autofocus modes-Single Servo
Autofocus (S) and Continuous Servo Autofocus (C)- and a
Manual Focus mode (M) selected by setting the focus mode
selector to S, Cor M.
S : Single Servo Autofocus
Lightly press the shutter release
button ; the shutter can only be
released when the subject is in
focus and the in-focus indicator.
appears in the viewfinder, as the
priority is on correct focus . After
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 is fully
depressed from the start, the lens starts
adjusting for focus and the shutter is
released as soon as the subject is in focus.
With E2s camera, both focus and exposure
are locked.
C : Continuous Servo Autofocus
The shutter can be re leased anytime,
regardless of focus status, since the
priority is on shutter release. The
camera continues focusing for as long
as you keep the shutter re lease button
lightly pressed , even when the in-focus
indicator . appears in the viewfinder.
-In Continuous Shooting mode (the Main
dial is set to C), the lens adjusts focus for
the first frame only, then the focus is
locked when continuous shooting starts.
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Viewfinder indications in autofocus modes (5 , C)
•
X
~
....
The subject is in-focus.
Autofocus is not possible . The subject is located closer than
the lens 's closest focusing distance .
The subject is out of focus and the area in front of the subject is
in focus .
The subject is out of focus and the area behind the subject is
in focus .
• CAUTION
Keep your fingers off the lens focusing ring when shooting in
autofocus modes (S, C) , as correct focusing is achieved
automatically.
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Setting the focus mode
M: Manual Focus mode
In this mode, there are two ways of
assuring precise manual focus: with
the Electronic Rangefinder and with the
viewfinder's clear matte field . The
shutter release button can be
depressed fully anytime.
• Manual focus with the viewfinder 's clear matte field
Rotate the lens focusing ring manually to
focus on the subject using the clear
matte field .
• Manual focus with the Electronic Rangefinder
Lightly press the shutter release button
and rotate the lens focusing ring
manually . The in-focus indicator .
appears in the viewfinder when the
subject is in focus .
- Manually rotate the lens focusing ring in the
direction indicated ~ .... until the in-focus
indicator appears.
- When the focus indicators ~ and . or .
and .... blink alternately, simultaneously or
singly, the subject is almost in focus .
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Setting the six basic modes simultaneously
Press the MODE button and SENS
button simultaneously for at least 2
seconds ; the camera settings are
automatically reset for basic shooting
as shown below :
Exposure mode
Metering system
Image quality
White balance
Sensitivity
Exposure compensation
: P(Programmed Au to) See page
: ~.~ Matrix
See page
See page
: NORMAl (Normal)
: A (Auto)
See page
35.
36 .
37 .
38 .
: STD (Standard)
See page 41 .
: 0 .0
See page 58 .
- Command lock is cancelled. (See page 46.)
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Command lock
In S (Shutter-Priority Auto) , A (Aperture-Priority Auto) , or M
(Manual) exposure mode, you can lock the shutter speed or
aperture value.
- Use command lock to prevent changes in shutter speed or aperture value
caused by accidentally rotating the dial during shooting.
In S or M mode
While pressing the CMNO-L button, rotate
the command dial in either direction, and
the shutter speed will be locked with an L
appearing next to the shutter speed in the
LCD panel.
To release the lock , rotate the command
dial in either direction while pressing the
CMNO-L button .
In A or M mode
While pressing the CMNO-L button , rotate
the aperture dial in either direction , and
the aperture value will be locked with an L
appearing next to the aperture value in the
LCD panel .
To release the lock , rotate the aperture dial
in either direction while pressing the
CMNO-L button .
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Playing back pictures
Besides being able to playback exposed images on a TV
mon itor through a video output connector, exposed image data
can easi ly be downloaded to a personal compu ter using
Nikon 's PC Card Drive ED-10 or other digital processing
equipment.
In thi s manual we will ex p lain how to playback pictures on a TV
mon itor on ly.
- For details on other systems, refer to the instruction manuals for the relevant
equipment.
Playback on a TV monitor
Connect the camera to a TV
monitor.
1
Connect Video Cable EG-1 0 (provided) to
the camera 's video output terminal and the
monitor's video input terminal.
- Remove the terminal cap on the V-Out
and O-Out/E. Trig . terminals .
(See page 7)
Rotate the Main dial to PB
(playback) while pressing the Main
dial lock-release button.
2
The white balance mode marks .
LCD panel all blink at once .
in the
3
Rotate the command dial once in either
direction to playback one frame . Rotate the
dial in th e direction of the arrow to move the
frames forward and rotate in th e opposite
direction to move the fram es backward .
While playing back pictures , the white
balance mode marks . light up one after
the other .
-When you wish to playback a particular
frame, first rotate the command dial while
pressing the SENS button to specify the
frame number, then remove your finger
from the SENS button.
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Playing back pictures
4
When finished , rotate the Main dial
The playback function automatically stops
after 3 minutes when the camera is not in
use , and then the power turns OFF after a
further 16 seconds , We recommend setting
the Main dial to L to conserve battery
power ,
Switching the NTSC/PAL systems
Both NTSC and PAL color television systems are available with this
camera, You can switch from NTSC to PAL or vice versa ,
To change the system, rotate the command dial while pressing the
Metering system and Exposure compensation buttons simultaneously
during playback operation,
- The NTSC and PAL systems change alternatively and the system indicator
will appear in the LCD panel,
Shooting data displayed on the playback screen
The following shooting data can be displayed on the TV monitor,
File name
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r--- Frame number
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Date (month/day/year)
Time (hour/minute)
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'The above screen shows the NTSC system. The date order
differs in the PAL system (day/month/year) ,
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To change on-screen data, rotate the command dial while pressing the
MODE button du ring playback of exposed images.
On-screen data appears in order as shown below.
LCD pane l
TV monitor
dSP 0
None
dSP 1
Frame number
dSP 2
Frame number , date and time
dSP 3
Frame number , date and time , file name
Long play playback method
You can playback continuously for approx. 60 minutes using a fully
charged battery pack (EN- 1). If you want to playback for a much longer
period of time , use the optional battery charger (EH-1/EH -2) and the DC
adaptor (ES-1) to power the camera from the AC power outlet.
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Video Cable
EG-10
TV monitor
camera
DC adaptor
ES-1
Quick Charger
EH-1 (EH-2)
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AC power outlet
*For more details, read the instruction manuals provided
with the Quick Charger EH-1 (EH-2) loC Adaptor ES-1 .
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Erasing data in the Image Memory Card
There are two ways to erase the image data stored in the Image
Memory Card .
1) Erasing the data frame by frame .
2) Initializing the memory card (batch erasing)
1. Deleting data frame by frame
Lightly press the shutter release button ;
within 16 seconds, push the ERASE LAST
buttons simultaneously and hold for at
least 1 second.
The most recently recorded data will be
erased and the frames-shot counter in the
LCD panel and the viewfinder will co unt
down by one frame.
-To continue erasing data, remove your finger
once and press the buttons again.
Initializing the memory card
(batch erasing)
Lightly press the shutter release button ;
within 16 seconds, push the FORMAT
(ERASE) buttons simultaneously and hold
for at least 1 second .
All recorded data will be erased and the
frames-shot counter in the LCD panel and
the viewfinder will return to 1.
When using a new Image Memory Card,
be sure to initialize the card .
-Erasing time varies depending on the type of
ca rd and storage capacity.
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Advanced photography
In this section we provide some useful information
on a variety of photographic techniques.
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See page 27 for detai ls on Programmed Auto operation .
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Shutler-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
1
Set the MODE button to S.
Press th e shutter release button lightly.
Rotate the command dial while pressing the
MODE button.
Set the shutter speed.
2
Rotate the command dial to set the shutter
speed.
-You can set shutter speeds from 1/8 to
1/2000 sec. in 1/2 step increments.
-The selected shutter speed appears in
the viewfinder and the LCD panel.
Compose the picture and press the
shutter release button lightly.
3
4
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Check the focus and fully depress
the shutter release button.
-See pages 85-86 on warning indications.
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Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
1
2
Set the exposure mode to A.
Press the shutter release button lightly .
Rotate the command dial whi le pressing the
MODE button .
Set the aperture value.
Rotate the aperture dial to se t the aperture
valu e.
- You can set aperture values from f16.7 to
fl 38 in 112 step increments .
- The selected aperture value appears in
the viewfinder and the LCD panel.
Compose the picture and press the
shutter release button lightly .
3
4
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Check the focus indicator and fully
depress the shutter re lease button .
- See pages 85-86 on warning indications .
• NOTE
Rotating the lens aperture ring does not change the aperture va lue .
You can leave the lens aperture ring at any position when mounting
the lens .
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Manual Exposure Mode
1
Set the exposure to M .
Press the shutter release button lightly .
Rotate the command dial while pressing the
MODE button.
2
Compose the picture .
3
4
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Set the shutter speed .
Rotate the command dial to set the shutter
speed.
-You can set shutter speeds from 1/8 to
1/2000 sec. in 1/2 step increments.
- The selected shutter speed appears in
the viewfinder and the LCD panel.
Set the aperture value.
Rotate the aperture dial to set the aperture.
- You can set aperture from f/6.7 to f/38 in
1/2 step increments.
-The selected aperture appears in the
viewfinder and the LCD panel.
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Press the shutter release button
lightly. Set shutter speed and
aperture manually referring to the
exposure indicators.
Using exposure indicators
The exposure indicators in the viewfinder monitor differences between the incamera measured exposure valu e and that set by the user .
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Overexposure by more than + 1EV
Overexposure by more than + 1/4EV (within 1 EV)
Correc t exposure (within ± 1/4EV)
Underexposure by more than - 1/4EV (within 1EV)
Underexposure by more than -1 EV
Check the focus and depress the
shutter release button .
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Exposure compensation
When shooting an extremely small subject , if the main subject
contrasts markedly with the background, or if you identify an
extreme condition which might prove difficult for Matrix
metering, we recommend using exposure compensation.
Four exposure compensation methods are available with this camera.
1. Using AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock)
2. Using AF/AE-L (double lock)
3. Using Exposure Compensation
4. Using Manual Exposure
Using AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock)
1
Set the exposure mode to either P,
S, or A.
Do not set the exposure mode to M
(Manual) .
Set the Metering system.
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We recommend using Center-Weighted or
Spot Metering .
Center the main subject inside the
viewfinder.
Move in close until the 12mm-diam.
reference circle for Center-Weighted
metering or 5mm-diam . reference circ le for
Spot metering is fully covered by the
subject.
4
Lightly press the shutter release
button , and press the AE-L button.
Confirm that no exposure warning indicator
appears and press the AE-L button.
-You can remove your finger from the
shutter release button, since the exposure
value is kept stored in the camera for as
long as the AE-L button remains
depressed. You can change the shutter
speed in S mode and aperture value in A
mode.
Recompose the picture and shoot
while keeping the AE-L button
pressed .
5
Check the focus indicator and depress the
shutter release button .
- Remove your finger from the AE-L button
to release the lock.
Using AF/AE-L (double lock)
1
Set the AF/AE -L lever.
Slide the AF/AE-L lever to the double lock
index o .
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Repeat the same procedures as in
"Using AE-L" above.
Press the AF-L button instead of th e AE-L
button . Focusing and exposure values are
kept stored in the camera as long as the AFL button remains depressed .
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Using Exposure Compensation
1
Set the metering system
We recommend using Center-Weighted or
Spot Metering .
2
Set the exposure compensation
value.
Rotate the command dia l whi le pressing the
exposure compensation button.
- You can compensate exposure within a
range of +2.0 EV to - 2 .0 EV (in 1/ 4 EV
increments.)
-Rotate the command dial to increase the
value (- ) when the background is dark,
and decrease the value (+) when the
background is bright.
Remove your finger from the
exposure compensation button.
3
When the compensation is set , the exposure
compensation mark appears in the
viewfinder and the LCD panel.
- Press the exposure compensation button
to confirm the value set and the
compensation value will appear in the
LCD panel.
4
Check the focus indicator and fully
depress the shutter release button.
To cancel exposure compensation
Set the compensation value to 0.0.
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Using Manual Exposure
1
Set the exposure mode to M.
2
Set the metering system .
We recommend using Center-Weighted
Metering or Spot Metering.
Center the main subject inside the
viewfinder
3
Move in close until the 12mm-dia. reference
circle for Center-Weighted metering or
5mm-dia. reference circle for Spot metering
is fully covered by the subject.
Set the shutter speed and aperture
to obtain a correct exposure .
4
5
Recompose the picture and shoot .
Check the focus and fully depress the
shutter release button.
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Autofocus with main subject off-center
In autofocus mode, the subject inside the focus brackets is
in-focus . With an off-center subject, use the Auto Focus Lock
function .
In Single Servo AutofoCU5 mode
1
Position the focus brackets on the
subject and lightly press the shutter
release button.
Confirm th e in-foc us ind icator . appears in
th e viewfinder; focus remains locked as
long as the shutter re lease button is lightl y
pressed.
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Keeping the shutter release button
lightly pressed, recompose , then
fully depress the shutter release
button to take a picture.
2
Do not change the shoo ting distance after
the in-foc us ind icator . appears in the
viewfinde r.
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In Continuous Servo Autofocus mode
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Position the focus brackets on the
subject and lightly press the shutter
release button .
2
Confirm that the in-focus indicator
• appears in the viewfinder , then
press and hold the AF- L button .
Focus is locked even if you remove your
finger from the shutte r release button as
long as th e AF-L button rema ins pressed.
3
While holding in the AF-L button ,
recompose and then fully depress
the shutter release button to take a
picture .
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the in-focus indicator . appears in the
viewfind er.
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External synchro-flash shooting
In manual exposure mode , this camera's shutter release can be
triggered by the firing of a flash on another camera situated
nearby . Shutter speed is set at 1/60 sec.
-Optional External Sync Adaptor EX-1O (with a light sensor) is necessary.
-As no exposure indicators appear in the viewfinder, we recommend that you
predetermine the correct exposure.
Connect the External Sync Adaptor
(EX-10) to the camera's
D-Out! E. Trig. terminal.
1
-Remove the terminal cap on the V-Out and
O-Outl E. Trig . terminals. (See page 7.)
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
speed to Sy .
Depress the shutter release button.
3
The "Sy" mark blinks in the LCD panel to
indicate that the camera is in standby
mode ; pictures are taken in sync with the
firing of the remote speedlight
- The standby mode will be canceled
approx. 10 seconds after depressing the
shutter release button if the firing of the
remote speed/ight is not detected by the
camera .
-Lightly depress the shutter release button
after shooting and the camera returns to
standby mode.
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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 MW-2, Intervalometer MT-2 , Double Cable Release AR-1 0
- You can set the focus mode to either S, C, or M.
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 MW-1
-Set the focus mode to S or M. (C is not an option).
-Fully depress the shutter release button to take a picture.
-Remove your finger from the shutter release button once before taking the
next picture.
-When using Modulate Remote Control Set ML-l , read the ML-l instruction
manual.
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Flash photography
This section covers the camera's
advanced flash technology for fill-flash in
backlit scenes, brightening dull scenes,
and various other picture taking situations.
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Available Nikon Speedlights
Nikon Speedlights S8 -26 and S8 -25 are high ly recommended
for use with th is camera.
- Nikon Speedlights S8-20, S8-22, and S8-23 can also be used with this
camera .
- Nikon Speedlight S8-24 is not recommended due to a difference in color
temperature setting .
• CAUTION
The accessory shoe is designed for the Nikon dedicated
Speed lights. Do not use models from other manufacturers since
higher vo ltages and/or extra hot shoe contacts may damage the
camera.
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 the direction of the arrow . Insert the
mounting foot of the speedlight as far as it will
go, then fully secure the mounting foot locking
wheel .
A safety lock system is provided with this
camera to prevent the Speed/ight from
detaching. Make sure you insert the mount
pin into the locking hole.
• To remove the speedlight, unfasten the
mounting foot locking wheel.
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Flash modes available with Nikon Speed lights
With Nikon Speed lights S6-26 and S6-25 the following flash
modes are avai lab le .
• Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash
The camera 's Matrix Metering System determines correct exposure
and flash illumination is automatically balanced against the scene's
ambient light. This flash mode is recommended for most common
flash shooting situations when the subject is backlit in the daytime or
for a dark subject with a bright background at night.
. Standard TTL Flash
Standard TTL flash is recommended to give more illumination to the
main subject, resulting in a bright subject against a dark
background. The flash output is compensated manually .
• Non-TTL Auto Flash
The flash automatically fires after a flash illumination reading is
taken through the light sensor on the Speed light, instead of through
the lens .
• Manual Flash
You can select the flash power output and set the aperture
according to the flash-to-subject distance to obtain well exposed
results .
• Rear-curtain sync flash
The flash fires at a later stage in the exposure, just before the rear
shutter curtain starts to c lose to give a natural lighting effect. This is
effective for highlighting the movement of subjects at a slow shutter
speed.
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Notes on using the Speedlight
Be sure to read the instruction manual provided with each
8peedlight model before use. Fo llowing are some important
notes on using Nikon 8peedlights 8B-26 and 8B-25.
-If there is no mention of this camera in the instruction manual, refer to the F4
camera 's instruction manual.
Shutter speeds slower than 1/250 sec.
Exposure mode
Shutter speed
p
1/60 to 1/250 sec . (auto)
S
A
1/60 to 1/250 sec . (auto)
M
1/8 to 1/250 sec . (manual)'
1/8 to 1/250 sec . (manual)'
('When the shutter speed is set to 1/350 to 1/2000 sec., it is automatically
controlled at 1/250 sec.)
. Flash ready-light
If lit:
Flash is ready to fire .
If blinking: Flash fires at full output when exposure is not sufficient.
Reconfirm the distance between the camera and the
subject or select a wider aperture .
• In Manual exposure mode
You may continue to take pictures regardless of the underexposure
indicators which appear in the viewfinder, (the exposure indicators
refer to the amount of background light). If you decide to ignore the
indicators , the major subject wi ll be correctly exposed for ambient
light, but the background may be underexposed .
If you wish to have both the main subject and the background
correctly exposed, use slow sync flash.
(1) Set the exposure mode to S or M.
(2) Set the shutter speed and the aperture to obtain a correct
exposure for both the main subject and the background ; fully
depress the shutter re lease button .
- Use a tripod to minimize camera shake .
• When the TTL flash output level of the Speed light is adjusted
manually, the exposure compensation mark appears in the LCD
panel, but the compensation value does not appear.
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Fl as h photography in TTL auto flash mod e with 88-26 and
88-25 Nikon 8peedlights .
-For more details, read the instruction manual provided with each Speedlight
model before use .
Set up your camera.
1
Set the metering system to Matrix Metering .
Set other settings to desired modes.
Set up your Speedlight.
2
Set th e power switch to STBY (standby
position) or ON . Set the flash mode selector
to TTL. Set the flash sync mode selector to
NORMAL.
Confirm the settings in the LCD
panel.
3
If the [j]] ~ flash mode indicators appear
in the LCD panel , Matrix Balanced Fill Flash
is selected . If the [j]] indicator lights up in
the LCD panel , Standard TTL flash is
selected .
- Press the [MJ button to change the flash
mode.
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Press the shutter release button
lightly and check the indicators in
the viewfinder.
4
Confirm that the ready-light is lit and the
subject is in focus.
- If the exposure indicators light up, see
page 55. If the exposure warning
indicators appear, see page 86.
Check the flash shooting range ,
and release the shutter.
5
Check if the subject falls within flash
shooting range by glancing at the
speedlight's shooting distance indicator
bars .
If the "ready " light blinks for a few seconds
after shooting , the flash has fired at full
output but the light may not have been
sufficient.
- Reconfirm the shooting distance and
move closer or select a wider aperture.
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In "NORMAL" flash synchronization , the flash fires at an early
stage of exposure (front-curtain sync) , resulting in unnatural
light patterns at slow shutter speeds with a moving subject.
With Nikon Speed lights SB-26 and SB-25 , Rear-Curtain Sync is
possible , where the flash is set to fire the instant before the
rear-curta in begins to c lose . This transforms available light into
a stream of light that fol lows the moving , flash- illum inated
subject.
-Use a tripod to minimize camera shake.
Front-curtain sync
Rear-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
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4
Set the camera 's exposure mode to
S or M .
-You can select P or A exposure mode, but
Shutter-Priority Auto and Manual mode
are strongly recommended.
Set the shutter speed and aperture.
The slower the shutter speed , the more
marked the Rear-Curtain Sync effect.
-In S mode, you do not need to set the
aperture.
5
Check the flash shooting range and
flash ready-light , and release the
shutter.
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Controls in detail
In this section we provide some useful
information on a variety of photographic
controls.
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Usable lenses
. 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 in the E2/E2s is 8.7mm x 6.8mm,
which is smaller than the 35mm format, In order to provide you with
the full angle of view which you associate with your use of Nikon
35mm cameras for each usable Nikkor lens , the E2/E2s incorporates
high-quality image size reduction optics. To ensure lens
performance commensurate with Nikon 's customarily high
standards , only the lense s listed in the following chart are regarded
as usable with the E2/E2s camera 's image reduction system .
• Maximum lens apertures
The E2/E2s does not use the Nikkor lens ' aperture for exposure
control. The lens ' aperture remains open all the time for the brightest
viewing. Instead , an aperture is built into the camera's image
reduction optics . The maximum aperture available is indicated in the
following table .
Lens max. aperture
Available aperture range
f/ 1.2 to f/5 6
f/65 to f/38
Slower than f/5.6 to 1/7.3
f/8 to f/38
Slower than f/7.3 to f/9.5
1/9.5 to f/38
Slower than f/95
Max . aperture valu e* to f/38
* Aperture s can be set in 1/2 step increments .
• Apertures outside the above rang e cannot be set.
• The depth-of-field that you see in the viewfinder is con trolled by the lens '
aperture. The ac tual depth-of-field for the picture wil l be contro lled by the
image reduc ti on optics ' aperture . Therefore , the actual depth-o f-field will
be greater than that seen in the viewfinder.
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Usable lenses
. Understanding exposure control
The E2/E2s provides sensitivity settings with ISO equivalents of
800 and 1600. The following table illustrates differences in exposure
between a 3Smm SLR and the E2/E2s.
lens aperture
Effective aperture
Shutter speed
ISO required
E2/E2s
f/28
1/6.7
1/1000 sec.
1600
35mm SLR
f/2 .8
1/2.8
1/1000 sec.
300
Depth-ol-field will be control led by the aperture control of the reduction
optics.
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With AF Nikkor lenses or certain non-AF Ni kkor lenses in comb ination with
TC- 14B, TC-14E or TC-20E au tofocus teleconverters, th e E2/E2s provi des ful l
autofoc us operation. For usability info rmati on, refe r to the followin g c hart.
©: Fully usable
0 : Usable
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Pictures may be slightly dim arou nd
the edges of the frame in close-up
shots or with infinity-distant subject.
Usable subject to conditions
Pictures may be colored or dim around
the edges of the frame depeding on
AF Nikkor 18mm 112.80
AF Nikkor 20mm f/2 .80
AF Nikkor 24mm f/2 .80
AF Nikkor 24mm f/2 .8
AF Nikkor 28mm f/1.40
AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.80
AF Nikkor 28mm f/2 .8
-
©
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AF Nikkor 35mm f/2
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AF Nikkor 50mm f/1 .4
©
AF Nikkor 50mm 111 .8
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AF Nikkor 85mm 1/1.80
©
©
©
©
©
©
AF OC-Nikkor 105mm 1/2 0
AF OC -Nikkor 135mm 1/2
AF Nikkor 180mm 1/2.80 IF-EO
AF Nikkor 180mm 112.8 IF-EO
AF Nikkor 300mm 112.8 IF-EO
the aperture value selected .
.... : Usable subject to conditions
Pictures are colored or dim around the
edges of the frame.
- : Not usable
A shadow appears around the edges
of the frame.
AF Zoom-Nikkor
28-85mm 1/3.5-4.5
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AF Zoom -Nikkor
35-70mm 1/2.80
©
AF Zoom -Nikkor
35-70mm 1/3.3-4 .50 IF
-
AF Zoom-Nikkor
35-80mm 1/4-5 .60
-
AF Zoom -Nikkor
35-105mm 1/3.5-4.5
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AF Zoom -Nikkor
35-105mm 1/3.5-4 .50 IF
-
AF Zoom -Nikkor
35-135mm 1/3 .5-4.5
....
AF Zoom-Nikkor
70-210mm 1/4
©
AF Zoom-Nikkor
70-21 Omm 1/4-5 .60
~
AF Nikkor 300mm 1/4 IF-EO
....
AF Zoom -Nikkor
75-300mm 1/4.5-5 .6
....
AF-I Nikkor 300mm 1/2. 80 IF-EO
©
AF Zoom -Nikkor
80-200mm 1/2.80 EO
©
Non -AF lenses
AF Micro -Nikkor 60mm 112.80
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Nikkor 16mm 1/2.8
©
©
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AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm 1/2.80
©
Nikkor 13mm 1/5.6
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AF Micro -Nikkor 200mm 1/40 IF-ED
0
Nikkor 15mm 1/3.5
Nikkor 20mm 1/2. 8
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Nikkor 24mm 1/2
0
AF-I Nikkor 400mm 1/2.80 IF-EO
AF-I Nikkor 500mm 1/40 IF-EO
AF-I Nikkor 600mm 1/40 IF-EO
AF Micro -Nikkor 55mm 1/2.8
....
AF Zoom -Nikkor
20-35mm 1/2.80
©
AF Zoom -Nikkor
24-50mm 1/3.3-4.5
-
AF Zoom -Nikkor
28-70mm 1/3.5-4 .50
-
Nikkor 6mm 1/2 .8
Nikkor 8mm 1/2.8
Nikkor 18mm 1/3.5
Nikkor 24mm 1/2.8
-
Nikkor 28mm 1/2
©
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Nikkor 2Bmm 1/2.B
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Zoom-Nikkor 100-300mm I/S.6
PC-Nikkor 2Bmm 1/3.S
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Zoom -Nikkor 1BO-600mm li B ED
Nikkor 3Smm 1/1.4
Nikkor 3Smm 1/2
©
0
Zoom -Nikkor
1200-1700mm I/S.6-B P IF-ED
PC-Nikkor 3Smm 1/2.B
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Zoom -Nikkor 200-400mm fl4
Nikkor 200mm 1/2 ED IF
©
©
©
©
©
©
©
©
©
©
With Teleeonverter
Nikkor 200mm fl4
L.
Nikkor 300mm 1/2.B IF-ED
...
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Nikkor SOmm 1/1.2
Noet Nikkor SBmm 1/1.2
Nikkor BSmm 1/1.4
Nikkor BSmm 1/2
Nikkor 1OSmm 1/1.B
Nikkor 1OSmm 1/2.S
Nikkor 13Smm 1/2
Nikkor 13Smm fl2.B
Nikkor 1BOmm fl2.B ED
Nikkor 300mm 1/4 .S IF-ED
Nikkor 400mm 1/2.B IF-ED
Nikkor 400mm fl3 .S IF-ED
©
Nikkor 600mm 1/4 IF-ED
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Nikkor 600mm I/S.6 IF-ED
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Nikkor BOOmm I/S.6 IF-ED
Miero-Nikkor SSmm 1/2.B
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Miero-Nikkor 1OSmm 1/2.8
©
Miero-Nikkor 10Smm 1/2 .B
with PN-11
©
Nikkor 400mm I/S.6 IF-ED
Nikkor SOOmm 1/4P IF-ED
Miero-Nikkor 200mm 1/4 IF
...
Zoom-Nikkor 2B-BSmm 1/3.S-4 .S
L.
Zoom -Nikkor 3S-70mm 1/3.3-4 .S
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Zoom -Nikkor 3S-10Smm 1/3.S-4.S
L.
Zoom-Nikkor 3S-13Smm 1/3 .S-4 .S
©
Zoom-Nikkor 3S-200m m 1/3.S-4.S
-
Zoom-Nikkor SO-13Smm 1/3.S
...
...
Zoom -Nikkor SO-300mm 1/4 .S ED
Zoom -Nikkor BO-200mm 1/4
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©
-
...
AF Nikkor 300mm fl2.B IF-ED
with TC-14B
©
A F Nikkor 300mm 1/4 IF-ED
with TC-14B
©
Nikkor 300mm 1/4.S IF-ED
with TC-14B
©
Nikkor 400mm 1/2.B IF-ED
with TC-14B
©
Nikkor 400mm 1/3.S IF-ED
with TC-14 B
©
Nikkor 400mm I/S.6 IF-ED
with TC-14B
L.
Nikkor SOOmm 1/4P IF-ED
with TC-14B
©
Nikkor 600mm 1/4 IF-ED
with TC-14B
©
Nikkor 600mm I/S.6 IF-ED
with TC-14B
L.
Nikkor BOOmm I/S.6 IF-ED
with TC-14B
...
AF- I Nikkor 300mm 1/2.BD IF-ED
with TC -14E
©
AF-I Nikkor 400mm 1/2.BD IF-ED
with TC-14E
©
AF-I Nikkor SOOmm 1/40 IF-ED
with TC-14E
0
AF-I Nikkor 300m m 1/2.BD IF-ED
with TC-20E
...
...
AF-I Nikkor 400mm 1/2.BD IF-ED
with TC-20E
...
Fish Eye, Rellex, Medieal-Nikkor, UV
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AF-I Nikkor 600mm 1/40 IF-ED
with TC-14E
Shutter speed and aperture
Light reach in g the CC O image device is contro ll ed by shutter
speed and aperture. The proper combination results in a
correct exposure. You can use shutter speed to freeze the
action by using a hig h 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 and foreground sharper while larger apertures
tend to blur the background .
Taken with high shutter speed
Taken with slow shutter speed
The higher the shutter speed the more effectively you can stop the action, and
the slower the shutter speed the more blurry the action becomes .
Taken with narrow aperture
Taken with wide aperture
Depth of field is the zone of sharpness in front of, behind and around the
subject on whic h the lens is focused, and it is greatly affected by aperture .
The small er the aperture, the more distinct the background and foreground , and
the larger the aperture the sharper th e main subject appears against a blurred
background.
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Special focusing situations
Au tofocus operation depends on lighting, subject contrast and
othe r tech nical factors . In rare situ ations where autofoc us is not
possible , an "X" appears in the viewfinder signaling the need
for you to focus manually with the clear matte field.
Very dark subject
• Focus manually with the clear matte field.
(See page 44 .)
• Use a Nikon autofocus Speedlight
(optional) to perform autofocus with the
help of the Speedlight's AF ass ist
illuminator.
Low-contrast subject (against a white background or dressed in a
color similar to that of the background).
• Focus manually with the clear matte field
(see page 44) or focus on another subject
at the same distance but with more
contrast , then use the auto focus lock .
(See page 60 .)
Something is behind or in front of the subject
(e.g. an animal inside a cage or a person standing next to a tree).
• Focus manually with the c lear matte fie ld
(see page 44) or focus on another subject
at the same distance but with more
contrast , then use the auto focus lock .
(See page 60 .)
Subject is strongly backlit or has a bright shiny surface.
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(See page 44 .)
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Downloading image data
Image data can be downloaded to external equipment such as
a personal computer using the Image Memory Card.
Using the Image Memory Card
To download the image data, insert an Image Memory Card (PC card) into PC
Card Drive ED-10 or a personal computer with a built-in PC card slot.
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Cleaning the camera's built-in lens
Wh en removing dirt and smud ges from th e camera's bu ilt-in
lens (si tuated behind th e shutter c urtains ), p roceed in the
foll owing way.
-Be sure to use DC adaptor ES-1 (optional) and Quick Charger EH-1 (EH-2)
(optional) . You cannot use battery power for this operation.
- Read the instruction manuals provided with the DC adaptor, Quick Charger
and the Battery Pack.
Set the selector switch of the DC
adapter to BULB.
1
~
t
""""
Connect the camera to the Quick
Charger with the DC adaptor.
2
Remove the lens mounted on the
camera, then turn the power ON .
3
Set the Main dial to any pos ition other
than L.
- The "BULB " indicator appears in the LCD
panel.
4
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Depress the shutter release button.
When the shutter is released , the shutter
cu rtains open , then the "BULB " indicator
starts to blink .
5
6
7
Use a blower to remove dust and
particles from the built-in lens.
- If this proves ineffective, take your
camera to an authorized Nikon Service
Center.
Set the Main dial to L.
-Make sure that the camera 's reflex mirror
is kept in the up position.
-00 not touch the shutter curtains.
Set the Main dial to any position
other than L and press the shutter
release button halfway.
-Make sure that the camera 's reflex mirror
is down in the normal position.
8
Set the Main dial to L and turn the
power OFF .
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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 fo llowing specifications are also usab le.
Type
SRAM card and ATA card
Series
Type I and Type II
Power source
+5Vonly
Standard
PCMCIA Rel ease 2.1/JEIDA Version 4.2
- The above description is just an overview of usable PC cards.
- If you have any questions concerning PC cards, please ask your nearest
authorized Nikon dealer and furnish the necessary information (type of
card, maker, and specifications) .
• Write-protect switch (EC-1S)
To protect your image data, use a writeprotect switch.
Slide the write-protect switch in the
direction of the arrow to protect against
overwriting.
Slide the switch in the reverse direction
to cancel protection .
• Tips on using the Image Memory Card
• When using a new Image Memory Card , be sure to initialize the
card . (See page 25).
• Never touch the terminals with your fingers or with a metallic
object.
• Do not bend , drop or apply physical shock to the card.
• Do not leave the Image Memory Card in an excessively hot or
humid environment or under direct sunlight.
• Thoroughly read the Image Memory Card instruction manual for
correct usage .
• See page 85 on Image Memory Card warning indications.
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Use dedicated Rec harg eab le Battery Pack EN-1 with this
camera. Take special note of the following.
- The EN-1 contains NiCd batteries.
- The battery pack was not charged when shipped from the factory. Be sure to
fully charge the battery before use .
• Characteristics of the Rechargeable Battery Pack
• The battery will self-discharge even though the battery is unused .
• Typically , the voltage of Battery Pack EN-1 drops quickly when the
battery becomes weak . Be sure to load a fu lly charged battery
every time you set out to take pictures .
• If the battery is weak or the camera is used in a cold outdoor
environment, the number of available frames decreases. We
recommend that you carry spare fully-charged battery packs when
shooting in a cold environment or taking a large number of
pictures at one sittin g.
• Be sure to use the battery charger specified by Nikon .
• After recharging or shooting , the battery pack may become warm .
This is no cause for concern .
• Charging the Rechargeable battery pack
• Be sure to use dedicated Quick Charger EH-1 (EH-2) and read the
instruction manual.
• Use only the Quick Charger EH -1 (EH -2) .
• Charging shou ld be made in an ambient temperature ranging from
O°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) . [Approx. 5°C to 35°C (41 °F to 95°F) is
ideaL]
• Do not attempt to recharge a fully charged battery.
• When you recharge a NiCd battery which has not been fully
discharged, the battery develops a "memory effe ct " which may
prevent it from becoming fully recharged with ordinary use. To
help avoid this effect, you should fully discharge the battery once
every 20 to 30 chargings . Pl ease refer to your EH -1 (EH-2)
instruction manual for further details .
. Handling the battery pack safely
• Never touch the battery pack's metal portion with another metal
object. Although a fuse is built into the battery pack, if the
terminals are short-circu ited , damage and malfunction wi ll occur .
• Keep used battery packs away from fire and do not throw batteries
into a fire .
• Do not try to disassemble or modify the battery pack .
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The dedicated Rechargeable Battery Pack
. Handling the battery pack for long time use
• Do not apply strong physical force to the battery pack or drop it
on a hard surface.
• Do not splash water on the battery .
• Do not keep on charging a fully charged battery pack .
• Storage
• Keep the battery termina ls clean.
• Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. If the battery is left in
a hot place for a long time , the battery will self-discharge or its
life will be shortened .
• Lifespan
• When a battery app roaches the end of its lifespan, it wil l no
longer hold a full charge despite repeated attempts to recharge
it. You should replace it with a new one .
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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 troub leshooting charts provided be low and fol low the
suggestion for correcting the problem before bringing your camera to
a Nikon Service Cente r for repair.
Warninq indication
LCD
Viewfinder
panel
I - -]
0
blinks
blinks
EJ
blinks
bJ
blinks
Check this
Cause
Camera back is open
or camera back is
closed with no Image
Memory Card inside.
Insert a Nikon
approved Image
Memory Card. Close
the camera back .
A write-protected
Image Memory Card
is inserted.
Cancel writeprotection.
An uninitialized
Image Memory Card
is inserted.
Initialize the Image
Memory Card as
instructed in this
instruction manual.
I [d ]
blinks
U
blinks
n o
" Uo
An Image Memory
Insert a Nikon
Card not specified by approved Image
Memory Card.
Nikon in the
instruction manual is
inserted .
BO DY
I--C]I
CA RD
Display
segment
blinks
blinks blinks
CLOCK
blinks
Normal
display
Ref.
page
P. 24
P. 82
P.82
P.2S
P.82
No frames remain.
Inse rt a new Image
Memory Card.
P. 24
Camera's NiCd
battery is weak.
Recharge the NiCd
battery.
P.83
Battery power for
SRAM is weak.
Replace the battery
according to the
instruction.
-
Lithium battery for
clock is weak.
Replace the lithium
battery at a Nikon
Service Center.
-
blinks
blinks
Remedy
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Troubleshooting
Camera's NiCd battery
is exhausted .
Recharge the NiCd
battery.
Battery power for SRAM
is exhausted .
Replace the battery
according to the
instruction.
-
Normal
display
Lithium battery for clock Replace the lithium
is exhausted .
battery at a Nikon
Service Center.
-
~
appears
Exposure compensation Cancel exposure
is activated .
compensation if
necessary .
P. 58
No lens is mounted.
Mount a lens.
P. 20
Camera detects a
malfunction .
Bring the camera to a
Nikon Service Center.
BODY
blinks
f----
c:J
blinks
CARD
blinks
~ LOCK
blinks
~
appears
Disp tay
segment
goes out
~2=
blinks
Err
blinks
All indicators
appear
~
blinks
X
appears
<III!
appears
~
appears
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H:
H:
appears
appears
La
La
appears
appears
P. 83
-
Speedlight fires at full
Reconfirm the distance
output when exposure is between the camera
insufficient.
and the subject or
select a wider aperture.
P. 67
Subject is too dark and
focus is impossible .
Use autofocus assist illuminator or manual focusing.
P. 78
Subject is out of focus
and the area behind
subject is in focus .
In manual focus mode,
rotate the lens focusing
ring manually so that infocus indicator •
appears in the
viewfinder .
The subject is out of
focus and the area in
front of the subject is in
focus .
Out of exposure control In A mode, change
range (the subject is too aperture value , and in S
bright.)
mode change shutter
speed .
Out of exposure control Set SENS button to
range (the subject is too STD .
dark.)
Or Use NO filter (Hi
blinks) or use
speed light (L blinks)
P. 44
P.41
P. 52
P. 53
P. 64
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Optional accessories
. Nikon Speed lights: S8-26 and S8-25
Matri x Balanced Fill-Flash operation for
automatically balanced flash output and
ambient light. and Standard TTL Flash
operation for manual flash output
compensation are available. An autofocus
assist illuminator is also provided to assist
autofocusing in the dark.
Nikon Filters
Filter
desig-
Type
nation
Filter factor
Daylight
Ultraviolet L39
§
u:
~
m
0
"-
1.5 (Yo)
1
Yellow Medium Y48
1.7 (Yo )
1.2 ( \1, )
2 (1)
1.4 (Yo )
2 (1)
5 (2 Y, )
1.7 (Yo )
3.5 (1 %)
Deep Y52
Oranoe
056
3.5 (1 %)
Red
R60
8 (3)
lioht XO
Deep X1
Skylight
L1BC
reen
~
~2
m~
~~
1
Ught Y44
G
*
Screw-in type (mm)
Drop-in Bayonetmount
type
ungsten
(Series
IX)
type
39 52 62 72 77 82 9512 160
light
Ultraviolet
CircularPolanzl~
Soft filters
.2~
2 ( 1)
5 (2 \1,)
1
L37C
C-PL
1
2 - 4(1 - 2)
No. 1
1
No. 2
1
ND2X
Neutral
ND4X
2 (1)
4 (2)
~g Density
ND8X
8 (3)
&
ND400X
o~
~~
E
Ci:
~
&'
Amber
400 (8.6)
light A2
1.2 (\1,)
Deep A 12
2 (1)
light B2
1.2 (\1,)
Blue Medium B8
1.6(%)
Deep B12
2.2 (1 )\)
0
0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0
0
00
0 0
0
0
0
0
0 0
0 0
0
00
0 0
00
0 0
00
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 0 0 0 00
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 0
0
0 0
0
0
0
' For Both Co lor and B/W Film
1. Conventional polariz ing fi lters cannot be used due to the c haracteristics of this
camera's metering system . Use ci rcu lar polarizi ng filte rs.
2. To protect the lens sur face from di rt or damage , the use of an L37C fi lte r is
recommended .
3. When using ND-S, ND-4, R60 or 056 filters with expos ure factors , Center-Weighted
meterin g is recommended .
4. Remove filters when shooting a backlit subject.
5. In prac tice only the R60 fi lter req uires exposure compensation . Overex pose by one
f/s top when shooti ng un der the tungsten light using an R60 fi lte r.
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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 up to approx. 3m. Power-hold timer capability and
release-hold mechanism are provided.
2) Remote Cord MC-4A: Convenient for long distant remote shooting by
connecting several remote cords.
3) Radio Control Set MW-2: Enables wireless remote operation of cameras at
distances up to approx. 0.7 km (outside the city) and approx. 0.3 km (in
the city). Power-hold capability is provided.
4) Intervalometer MT-2: Provides single or continuous frame time-lapse
shooting. A pulse delay time setting switch is provided which activates
when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
5) Modulate Remote Control Set ML-2: Enables automatic remote control
using modulated light for distances up to approx. 100m. Using more than
one ML-2, remote control is possible from more than 100m .
• 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, + 1,
0, -2, and -3 diopter are available.
(These figures do not refer to the
diopter of the lens itself. Be sure to try
out these lenses at the camera shop as
diopter compensation differs from
person to person.)
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· 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 le:
• Close-up attachment lenses: No. 0, No.1, No.2, No. 3T, No. 4T, No. 5T,
and No. 6T
• Auto extension rings: PK-11 A, PK-12 , PK-13 , and PN-11
-Shadows may appear around the edges of the frame .
Required accessories
. Nikon Rechargeable Battery Pack EN-1
Dedicated rechargeable battery pack for use with this camera .
• Quick Charger EH-1 * (EH-2**)/DC Adaptor ES-1
Recharges battery pack EN-1 as quickly as approx. 60 minutes. DC
power can also be suppl ied to the camera through DC adaptor ES-i
from an AC power outlet. The EH-1 (EH -2) is to be used on ly wi th the
ES-i and the EN-i .
• The EH-1 is sold exclusively in the US and Canada .
The EH-2 is sold outside the US and Canada .
•*
• External Sync Adaptor EX-10
Plugs into the camera's terminal for flash shooting in sync. with the
firing of a flash mounted on another camera .
• Image Memory Card EC-1S
Dedicated AT A PC card for recording image data with this camera.
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EV chart for flash photography
In Programmed Auto mode
(Sensitivity STD (equivalent to ISO 800) . AF50mm 1/1.4 lens)
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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 voltage circuitry which is highly
dangerous .
• Take care not to splash water on the
camera . If water is present, parts may
corrode, increasing repair costs ; in
extreme cases , repair may be
impossible .
• 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 is
smoke inside the camera , or some
foreign matter has entered the camera ,
turn OFF the power switch , remove the
battery pack, and immediately take the
camera to an authorized Nikon Service
Center .
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Camera care tips
. Use a blower to remove dust from the
camera and then wipe the camera clean
with a soft, dry cloth . Do not use thinner ,
benzene , or other active agents .
• If the camera is not going to be used for
a long time , remove the Rechargeable
Battery Pack; store it in a cool , dry
place . We recommend taking the
camera out of storage from time to time
and releasing the shutter a few times at
least once a month .
• Store the camera in a cool , dry place to
prevent mold . Do not leave it inside an
enclosed space exposed to chemicals
such as camphor and naphthalene . Do
not leave the camera near electronic
appliances subject to electromagnetic
waves (e .g . TVs and radios) . Avoid
leaving the camera in hot places such
as a car in the summer time or near a
heater .
• Make sure that your camera is securely
mounted on the tripod before shooting
when using a tripod.
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• Damage Requiring Service-Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water .
If the product does not operate normally according to the operating
instructions . Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to normal operation.
If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this
indicatesa need for service .
• Heat- The product should be kept away
from heat sources such as radiators ,
heat registers , stoves, or any other heat
generating products.
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Specifications
Type of camera
Lens mount
Usable lenses
Interchangeable-lens SLR-type digital still camera
Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
AF Nikkor lenses and AI-type Nikkor lenses (with some
exceptions)
Frame advance
mode
S: Single frame shooting
C: Continuous shooting (when using EC-15)
E2 : Approx. 1 frame/sec. (in BASIC mode)
E2s: Approx. 3 frames/sec . up to 7 frames continuously
SD: Data send function not supported by Nikon
PB : Playback mode
P: Programmed Auto
S: Shutter-Priority Auto
A: Aperture-Priority Auto
M: Manual
· TTL Matrix Metering using a mUlti-segment sensor
(5 segments) with verti cal sensors
· TTL Center-Weighted Metering concentrating 70% of the
meter's sensitivity into the center of the viewfinder.
· TTL Spot Metering the area metered is represented by
the approx. 5mm-diameter circle in the center of the
viewfinder.
EV1 to EV20 (at equivalent to ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens)
EV2 to EV20 (in Spot Metering)
EV1 to EV16-1/3 (in Matrix Metering)
With the exposure compensation button ; ±2EV
range , in 1/4EV increments (Exposure compensation mark
appears in the viewfinder.)
BV memory system with AE-L button
Exposure control
mode
Exposure
metering system
Metering range
Exposure
compensation
Auto Exposure
Lock
Shutter
Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
shutter (shutter balancer incorporated)
Shutter speeds
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
magnification
Controlled speed from 1/8 to 1/2000 sec., Sy
Optical eye-level type , with approx. 98% frame coverage
Approx.0 .7x
Focusing screen
Dedicated Type B clear matte field with focus brackets
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Viewfinder
information
By LCD-Metering system, Shutter speed, Aperture,
Exposure indicators , Exposure modes, Frame counter
By LED-Focus indicators (in-focus, front-focus , rearfocus), Exposure compensation mark, Flash-ready light
(lights up when charging is completed, and blinks to alert
the subject is out of the flash shooting range when used
with SB-26 or SB-25)
Reflex mirror
Automatic , instant-return type
Autofocus
TTL phase detection system using Nikon advanced AM200
autofocus module
Approx. EV-1 to EV18 at ISO equivalent 100 (under
Autofocus
Nikon inspection conditions)
detection range
Single-Servo AF mode (S)
Autofocus
actuation method Continuous-Servo AF mode (C)
Manual Focus (M) mode
Autofocus lock
By lightly pressing the shutter release button in Sing leSe rvo AF mode or by using AF-L button (AE and AF are
simu ltaneous ly locked by using AF/AE-L (double lock)
lever)
2/3 inch VT (Vacant Transfer) system color CCD wi th
Image pickup
device
1,300,000 pixel resolution
Sensitivity
ISO equivalent 800 (STD) and 1600 (HIGH) switchable
Image recording Digital recording on PCMCIA compatible PC card in
system
either compressed or non-compressed format
700 (horizontal), 650 (vertical) lines
Re solution
No. of frames
Approx . 5 (H I mode , non-compressed)
(Image Memory
Approx. 43 (NORMAL mode, 1/8 compressed), Approx. 21
Card EC-15)
(FINE mode, 1/4compression) , Approx. 84 (BAS IC mode ,
1/16 compresion)
LCD panel
information
Flash
synchronization
Exposure mode , Image Memory Card , Battery,
Aperture , Shutter speed, Lock indicator, Frames-remaining
counter, Exposure compensation, Metering system, Image
quality, Frames-shot counter, Sensitivity, White balance mode
X-contact on ly; shutter operates at 1/250 sec. or
slower; in Shutter-Priority Auto or Manual exposure mode ,
shu tter can be set to 1/250 sec. or slowe r; (Shutter cannot
be set to 1/350 to 1/2000 sec.)
With Nikon Speedlight SB-26 or SB-25 , Matrix Balanced
Fill-Flash and Standard TTL Flash operations are possible.
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Specifications
Video output
terminal
Pin Jack, 1V p-p , 750 , unbalanced , sync negative
Accessory shoe
• Hot shoe (flash , monitor preflash, TTL flash, re ady-light
con tacts)
• Safety lock system (a mount pin is au tomatica lly in serted
into th e locking hole in accessory shoe to secure
Speed light on the accessory shoe.)
1/4 in . (JIS standard )
Tripod socket
Power source
• Nikon dedicated Rec hargeable Battery Pack EN-1 or DC
Adaptor ES-1
Voltage : 7.2V
Charging time: Approx . 1 hou r
Powe r capacity : 1200mAh
• Quick Charg er EH-1 (EH-2)/DC Adaptor ES-1
Checking battery With the power ON, if ~ in LCD pane l and di splay
power
segment in viewfinder blink, battery is weak. If ~ in LCD
panel blinks and display segment in viewfind er goes out,
battery is exhausted .
Operating
temperature
Operating
humidity
O°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions
(WxHxO)
164.1 x 159.2 x 120.2mm (6.5 x 6.3 x 4.7 in .) (E2s)
164.1 x 139.8 x 120.2mm (6.5 x 5.5 x 4.7 in .) (E2)
Weight
Approx . 1850g (4.1Ibs) (E2s)
Approx. 1720g (3.8 Ibs) (E2)
Required
accessories
Recharg eab le Battery Pack EN-1
Quick Charger EH-1 (EH-2)
DC Adaptor ES-1
External Sync Adaptor EX- 10
Video Cable EG-10
Image Memory Card EC-15
80% or less (no condensation)
All specifications apply when a fully charged Battery Pack is used, at
normal temperature (20°C or 68°F) .
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
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No reproduction in any form of this manual , in whole
or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles
or reviews), may be made without written authorization
from NIKON CORPORATION .
Nikon
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