User manual NIKON D1X

About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D1X digital camera. This manual is designed to improve your enjoyment of this advanced single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. As you read through it, you will find explanations not only of how the camera works, but of how certain features can be used to take photographs in a variety of situations. The manual is divided into the following sections: · Getting Started .............................................................................. pp. 1­18 The "Getting Started" section describes the symbols and conventions used in this manual and provides a guide to the names and functions of camera controls and icons. · Tutorial ............................................................................................ pp. 19­50 This section provides sufficient information to master simple "point-and-shoot" photography. After reading this section, you should know enough about your camera to enjoy the simplicity and immediacy of digital photography. · Reference ........................................................................................ pp. 51­154 Like the tutorial, the reference section covers the steps involved in shooting and playback in the order most commonly followed when taking photographs, but covers these topics in greater depth. Taking playback one step further, it also describes how to view photographs on a computer or television. · Custom Settings and Other Menus .......................................... pp. 155­191 This section details custom settings and provides an index to camera menus. · Technical Notes............................................................................. pp. 193­223 Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera care, troubleshooting, and specifications. ii · For Your Safety ............................................................... · Caring for the Camera and Battery .......................... · Notices ............................................................................. · Table of Contents .......................................................... · Overview ......................................................................... iv­v vi­vii viii­xi xii­xiv pp. 2­3 · Getting to Know the Camera..................................... pp. 4­18 · First Steps ........................................................................ pp. 20­31 · Taking Photographs ....................................................... · Advanced Photography ................................................. · Playback............................................................................ · Connecting Your Camera to a Computer ................ · Custom Settings ............................................................. pp. 32­50 pp. 52­119 pp. 120­147 pp. 148­154 pp. 156­185 · Other Camera Menus .................................................. · · · · Caring for Your Camera ............................................... Optional Accessories .................................................... Troubleshooting ............................................................. Specifications .................................................................. pp. 186­191 pp. 194­197 pp. 198­207 pp. 208­211 pp. 212­219 pp. 220­223 iii · Index ................................................................................. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbols: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using your Nikon product to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impair ment. Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the batteries, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Do not place camera strap around neck Placing the camera strap around your neck could result in strangulation. Special care should be taken to avoid placing the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts could result in injur y. In the event of a malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the batter y and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. iv Observe due precaution when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: · Be sure the product is off before inser ting or removing the batter y. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. · Foreign substances on the batter y terminals--for example, sweat or oil--may cause an inter ruption in cur rent. Before installing the battery, clean it thoroughly with a soft, dr y cloth. · When the product is used on batter y power for an extended period, the battery may become hot. Due caution should be obser ved when removing the battery. · Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. · Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat or moisture. Do not short-circuit or disassemble the battery. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting batteries or other small parts into their mouths. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Observe caution when operating the flash Using a flash in close proximity to the eyes of a human or animal subject could cause per manent visual impairment. Particular care should be obser ved when photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39) from the subject. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or enter ing the eyes or mouth. v Caring for the Camera and Battery Do not drop The camera and lens ma y malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause ir reparable damage. Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in its car rying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature. Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product's internal circuitry. Do not touch the shutter curtain The shutter cur tain is constructed of extremely thin material that is easily damaged. Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the cur tain, poke it with cleaning tools or other implements, or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. These actions could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain. Cleaning · When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened with pure water and then dr y your camera thoroughly. In rare instances, static electricity produced by a brush or cloth may cause the LCD displays to light up or darken. This does not indicate a malfunction, and the display will shortly return to normal. · When cleaning the lens and mirror, remember that these elements are easily damaged. Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower. When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical (tilting the can could result in liquid being sprayed on the mir ror). If you do get a fingerprint or other stain on the lens, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully. · See "Technical Notes: Caring for Your Camera" for information on cleaning the low-pass filter. Storage · To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deter iorate. Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals. vi · Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, close to equipment that produces strong magnetic fields, or in areas subject to extremes of temperature, for example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day. · To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again. · Store the battery in a cool, dr y place. · Before storing EN-4 battery packs that have been removed from the camer a, replace the cover that protects the terminals used for connection to a recharger. Notes on the Monitor · The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD monitor s and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded with the camera will not be affected. · Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light. · Do not apply pressure to the monitor, as this could cause damage or malfunction. Dust or lint adhering to the monitor can be removed with a blower brush. Stains can be removed by rubbing the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. · Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. · Replace the monitor co ver when transpor ting the camera or leaving it unattended. · Do not touch the batter y terminals with other metal objects. Keep the battery terminals clean. Turn the product off before removing the battery or unplugging the AC adapter Do not unplug the product or remove the batter y while the camera is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted from memory. Forcibly cutting power to the product in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the internal circuitry or memory. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected. Keep a fully-charged spare battery on hand Ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged when taking photographs on important occasions. Depending on your location, you may find it difficult to purchase replacement batter ies on short notice. On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photogr aphs outside in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. vii Notices · No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. · Nikon reser ves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without pr ior notice. · Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. · While every effor t has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notice for customers in Canada C AUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. viii Notice for customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and D1X found to comply with the limits for a Tested To Comply Class B digital device, pur suant to Part With FCC Standards 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE designed to provide reasonable protection against 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 deter mined 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/television technician for help. CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Par t 15 of the FCC rules. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New Yor k 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 ix Notices (continued) Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device is punishable by law. · Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample." The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign countr y is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited. · Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessar y copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and pr ivate groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. · Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is prohibited except when it is done for per sonal use at home or for similar restricted and non-commercial use. x Trademark Information Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, and PowerBook are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc . Finder and Power Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and IBM PC/AT are registered tr ademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. microdrive is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. Microsoft is a registered trademark, and Windows, MS-Windows and Windows NT trademarks, of Microsoft Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademar k of SanDisk corporation. All other tr ade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. xi Table of Contents About This Manual ............................................................................................................................. ii For Your Safety ..................................................................................................................................... iv Car ing for the Camera and Battery ......................................................................................... vi Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... viii Getting Started ................................................................................... Overview ....................................................................................................................... Getting to Know the Camera ................................................................................... 1 2 4 Tutorial ................................................................................................. 19 First Steps ..................................................................................................................... Step 1: Inserting a Batter y ............................................................................................................ Step 2: Attaching a Lens ................................................................................................................ Step 3: Inserting a Memor y Card ............................................................................................ Step 4: Choosing a Language ..................................................................................................... Step 5: Setting the Time and Date .......................................................................................... Taking Photographs .................................................................................................... Step 0: Before You Begin ............................................................................................................... Step 1: Adjusting Camera Settings .......................................................................................... Step 2: Framing a Photograph ................................................................................................... Step 3: Focusing.................................................................................................................................. Step 4: Checking Exposure .......................................................................................................... Step 5: Shooting ................................................................................................................................. Step 6: Checking the Results ...................................................................................................... 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 43 44 46 47 48 Reference ............................................................................................. 51 Advanced Photography ............................................................................................... Shooting Modes .................................................................................................................................. Image Quality ........................................................................................................................................ Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) ........................................................................................................ White Balance ...................................................................................................................................... Autofocus................................................................................................................................................ 52 52 56 62 64 70 xii Focus Area Selection ........................................................................................................................ AF-Area Mode ..................................................................................................................................... Focus Lock .............................................................................................................................................. Getting Good Results with Autofocus ................................................................................... Manual Focus ........................................................................................................................................ Metering ................................................................................................................................................... Exposure Mode ................................................................................................................................... Auto-Exposure Lock ........................................................................................................................ Exposure Compensation ............................................................................................................... Auto Bracketing ................................................................................................................................... Self-Timer Mode ................................................................................................................................. Diopter Adjustment .......................................................................................................................... LCD Illuminators................................................................................................................................. Depth-of-Field Preview ................................................................................................................... Focal Plane Position ........................................................................................................................... Through-the-Lens Flash Photography .................................................................................... Flash Contacts and Indicators ..................................................................................................... Flash Sync Modes ............................................................................................................................... Compatible Speedlights .................................................................................................................. The FUNC Button ............................................................................................................................. Sequential File Numbering ............................................................................................................ Taking Photographs with GPS ..................................................................................................... Playback ......................................................................................................................... Playback Options ................................................................................................................................ Basic Playback ....................................................................................................................................... Playback Menu Options .................................................................................................................. Setup Menu Options ........................................................................................................................ Television Playback ............................................................................................................................. 73 74 78 80 81 82 84 96 98 100 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 112 116 117 118 120 120 122 134 143 146 Connecting to a Computer ...................................................................................... 148 Software for the D1x ...................................................................................................................... 150 Reading Photographs from Memory Cards ........................................................................ 154 xiii Table of Contents (continued) Custom Settings and Other Menus ................................................... 155 Custom Settings ........................................................................................................... 156 Other Camera Menus ................................................................................................ 186 Technical Notes ................................................................................... 193 Caring for Your Camera ............................................................................................. 194 Optional Accessories ................................................................................................. 198 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 208 Specifications ................................................................................................................ 212 Index .............................................................................................................................. 220 xiv GETTING STARTED · Overview ................ pp. 2­3 · Getting to Know the Camera ................................... pp. 4­18 About This Section This section describes the symbols and conventions used in this manual and provides a guide to the names and functions of camera controls and icons. 1 Overview This manual is designed to help you enjoy taking digital photographs with an advanced single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. The D1X offers: · A 5.47-million pixel, 23.7 mm × 15.6 mm (0.93 × 0.61) image-sensing chargedcoupled device (CCD) capable of capturing images up to 3,008 × 1,960 pixels in size (photographs can also taken at a size of 2,000 × 1,312 pixels) · Newly designed 3D digital matrix image control with 3D color matrix metering, through-the-lens (TTL) white balance, and tone compensation for precise exposure control, adaptive auto white-balance control, and optimal color accuracy · A choice of two color modes (one optimized for the sRGB color space, the other for the Adobe RGB color space), giving users the power to select a color space suited according to the their production work-flow · An enhanced shooting speed of approximately three frames per second for up to nine consecutive shots (six shots in RAW mode) · A menu of 0­36 custom settings displayed on the camera monitor in your choice of English, French, German, or Japanese · Lossless compression of RAW image data to increase the number of images that can be stored on a single memory card and to enhance transfer speed, all without sacrificing image quality Servicing Your Camera and Accessories Your camera is a precision machine and requires regular ser vicing. We recommend that you have your camera inspected by your retailer or Nikon service representative once every one to two years, and that you have it serviced once every three to five year s (note that fees are charged for these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if you use your camera professionally. When having your camera inspected or serviced, we recommend that you bring you bring any accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses and flash units. GETTING STARTED--OVERVIEW Buying Camera Accessories Your camera is optimized for use with Nikon-brand accessor ies. Accessor ies sold by other manufacturers may not be made to Nikon specifications and could damage your camera. Nikon can not guar antee performance when the camera is used with non-Nikon accessories. Replacing This Manual Should you lose this manual, replacements can be ordered, for a fee, from any authorized Nikon service representative. 2 To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, information that you should read before using your camera to prevent damage to the device. This icon marks notes, information that you should read before using your camera. This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using your camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual. This symbol marks settings that can be adjusted using the camera menus. This symbol mar ks camera settings that can be fine-tuned using the custom setting or settings indicated by the number following the symbol. GETTING STARTED--OVERVIEW Take Test Photos Before taking photographs on important occasions (for example, at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for costs or lost profits that may result from product malfunction. Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites: · For user s in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ · For user s in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/ · For user s in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information and gener al advice on digital imaging and photography. For more information, please contact your nearest Nikon representative. http://www.klt.co.jp/Nikon/Network/index.html 3 Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls. GETTING STARTED--GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Camera Body 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 15 16 17 18 19 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 4 GETTING STARTED--GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 1 Focus-mode selector dial .............. pg. 70 2 Lens release button ........................ pg. 25 3 DC in, video out connector cover .......................................................... pg. 146 4 10-pin remote terminal ............... pg. 206 5 Self-timer lamp ............................... pg. 103 6 Sync terminal for external flash ... pg. 109 7 Mode dial lock release ................... pg. 13 8 Eyelet for camera strap ................. pg. 12 9 Mode dial .......................................... pg. 13 10 Auto-bracketing button ..... pg. 100, 217 11 Flash sync mode button .............. pg. 110 12 Sensitivity button ............................ pg. 62 13 Accessory shoe ............................. pg. 109 14 Depth-of-field preview button ... pg. 106 15 Sub-command dial ........................... pg. 14 16 Power switch.................................... pg. 23 17 Shutter-release button ...... pp. 44­47, 78 18 Exposure mode button ........... pp. 84­93 Format button ................................. pg. 27 19 Exposure compensation button .................................................... pg. 98, 217 20 Eyelet for camera strap ................. pg. 12 21 T control panel............................... pg. 8 op 22 Metering selector lock button ..... pg. 82 23 Metering selector............................ pg. 82 24 Focal plane indicator .................... pg. 107 25 Diopter adjustment knob ............ pg. 104 5 Getting to Know the Camera (continued) Camera Body (continued) GETTING STARTED--GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 26 27 28 37 38 39 40 41 42 45 44 46 29 47 MENU FUNC 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 43 48 49 50 51 6 GETTING STARTED--GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 26 Eyepiece shutter le ver .................. pg.103 27 Delete/Format button ............ pg. 27, 129 28 Monitor button ..................... pg. 120, 123 29 LCD monitor ..................... pg. vii, 17, 120 30 Battery pack latch ........................... pg. 22 31 MENU button .................................. pg. 17 32 FUNC button ...........................pg. 18, 116 33 Protect button ............................... pg. 132 34 Thumbnail button ......................... pg. 122 35 White-balance button .................... pg. 64 36 Rear control panel ............................. pg. 8 37 Viewfinder eyepiece 38 AE/AF lock button .................... pg. 78, 96 39 AF start (AF-ON) button ............. pg. 72 40 Main command dial ......................... pg. 14 41 Multi selector .................... pg. 16, 73, 124 42 Multi selector lock .......................... pg. 73 43 Interface connector cover .. pg. 119, 148 44 Memory card access lamp ............. pg. 47 45 Cover for CompactFlash card slot .. pg. 26 46 Card slot cover release button (under cover) ................................... pg. 26 47 Shutter-release button (vertical shooting) ........................... pg. 43 48 Shutter-release button lock (vertical shooting) ........................... pg. 43 49 Main command dial (vertical shooting) ........................... pg. 14 50 AF start (AF-ON) button (vertical shooting) ........................... pg. 72 51 Tripod socket 7 Getting to Know the Camera (continued) The Top Control Panel GETTING STARTED--GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 1 2 3 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 17 18 10 14 15 16 The Rear Control Panel 1 2 6 5 3 4 7 8 8 GETTING STARTED--GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 1 Shutter-speed lock indicator ........ pg. 94 2 Year/month indicator ................... pg. 217 3 Clock battery indicator ................. pg. 31 4 Exposure compensation indicator .. pg. 98 5 Bracketing indicator ..................... pg. 100 6 Exposure mode ........................ pp. 84­93 7 Flexible program indicator ............ pg. 85 8 Flash sync mode ............................ pg. 110 9 Electronic analog exposure display ..pg. 92 Exposure compensation ................ pg. 98 10 Day indicator .................................. pg. 217 GPS signal indicator ...................... pg. 118 11 Shutter speed ............................. pg. 86, 91 Exposure compensation ................ pg. 98 Date and time ................................ pg. 217 12 Aperture display ........................ pg. 88, 91 Playback indicator ......................... pg. 120 13 Aperture lock indicator ................. pg. 94 14 Number of exposures remaining ... pg. 34 PC mode indicator ....................... pg. 149 15 Current frame number .................. pg. 27 16 Battery indicator ............................. pg. 23 17 CompactFlash Memory card indicator ............................................................ pg. 27 18 Focus area ......................................... pg. 73 1 Custom-settings indicator ........... pg. 159 2 Black-and-white mode ................... pg. 59 3 Image quality display ....................... pg. 59 4 Sensitivity .......................................... pg. 62 Number of exposures remaining ... pg. 34 File type ............................................. pg. 59 Custom settings number ............. pg. 159 5 Sensitivity indicator ....................... pg. 62 6 Memory card indicator .................. pg. 34 7 White-balance mode ...................... pg. 64 8 Image quality (image format) ........ pg. 60 9 Getting to Know the Camera (continued) The Viewfinder Display GETTING STARTED--GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10 GETTING STARTED--GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 1 12-mm (0.47) reference circle for center-weighted metering ............. pg. 83 2 Focus brackets (focus areas) ........ pg. 73 Spot-metering targets .................... pg. 83 3 Focus indicator ................................ pg. 45 4 Shutter-speed lock .......................... pg. 94 5 Aperture lock .................................. pg. 94 6 Exposure mode ........................ pp. 84­93 7 Exposure compensation indicator .. pg. 98 8 Flash-ready indicator .................... pg. 109 9 Metering system .............................. pg. 83 Battery indicator ............................. pg. 23 10 Auto-exposure lock ....................... pg. 96 11 Shutter speed ............................. pg. 86, 91 12 Aperture ..................................... pg. 88, 91 13 Electronic analog exposure display.. pg. 92 Exposure compensation ................ pg. 98 14 Frame counter ................................. pg. 34 Exposures remaining in buffer ...... pg. 53 Exposure compensation value ..... pg. 98 11 Getting to Know the Camera (continued) Accessories The following items are included with your camera: GETTING STARTED--GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA BF-1A body cap Monitor cover EG-D1 video cable AN-D1X camera strap* En CD-ROM CD-ROM M M User's Manual D1X User's Manual (this manual) Nikon View 4 CD Reference CD (contains Nikon View 4 Reference Manual ) Image database software CD * The camera strap contains leather, which may fade if abraded or left in contact with a damp object for an extended period. Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below. 12 M CD-RO RO M CD-ROM -ROM C CD -ROM C CD -ROM C CD OM CD D-R OM CD D-R M CD-RO RO OM CD D-R M CD-RO RO The Mode Dial To select the operating mode, press the mode-dial lock button and turn the mode dial to the desired setting. GETTING STARTED--GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Mode Self-timer S Single-frame C Continuous PLAY Playback PC PC mode Description Use this mode to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or to appear in photographs you take yourself. The camera takes one photograph each time the shutterrelease button is pressed. Photographs are taken one after the other while the shutterrelease button is held down. This mode is used when viewing and deleting photographs stored on the camera's memory card. This mode is used when the camera is connected to a computer. pg. 103 pg. 52 pg. 52 pg. 120 pg. 148 13 Getting to Know the Camera (continued) Buttons and Command Dials The main- and sub-command dials are used in combination with the buttons on the top and rear of the camera to adjust a variety of settings. For ease of access when taking photographs in tall (portrait) orientation, a dial that duplicates the functions of the main command dial has been placed close to the shutter-release button for por trait-or ientation photographs. Sub-command dial Exposure compensation button Auto-bracketing button Exposure mode button Flash sync mode button Main command dial MENU button White-balance button FUNC button Thumbnail button GETTING STARTED--GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA ISO button To Choose a white-balance setting press rotate and view pg. 64 14 WHITE BALANCE SENSITIVITY Fine-tune white balance/ select a preset value for white balance pg. 66 Set sensitivity (ISO equivalency) pg. 62 To Choose the exposure mode press MODE rotate and view GETTING STARTED--GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA pp. 84­93 Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (programmed auto exposure mode) Choose a shutter speed (shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode) -- pg. 85 -- pg. 86, pg. 90 EXPOSURE FLASH Choose an aperture (aperturepriority auto or manual exposure mode) -- pg. 88, pg. 90 Set or cancel auto bracketing pg. 100 Choose the number of exposures and exposure compensation for auto bracketing Choose a value for exposure compensation pg. 100 pg. 98 Set the flash sync mode (when using optional Nikon Speedlight) pg. 110 15 Getting to Know the Camera (continued) Using the Multi Selector Press the multi selector up, down, left, or r ight to perform the following operations. Press Operation Highlight menu items To highlight menu items or options, press the multi selector up or down. Select menu items Press the multi selector to the right to select the highlighted menu item or option (note that some menus do not allow you to make a selection by pressing the multi selector to the right). Selecting a menu item will sometimes display a new sub-menu of options. Return to the previous menu without making selection To return to the previous menu without making a selection, press the multi selector to the left (note that you can not exit from some menus by pressing the multi selector to the left). Choose the focus area To select any of the five focus areas, press the multi selector up, down, left, or right. Highlight thumbnails To highlight a thumbnail in the thumbnail display or in a thumbnail menu, press the multi selector up, down, left, or right. GETTING STARTED--GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 16 Using the Camera Menus Changes to a variety of settings can be made with the help of menus that appear in the camera monitor. Four menus are available, each of which controls a different aspect of camera operation. Menu PLAYBACK Function Advanced playback operations, such as automated playback ("slide shows"), deleting multiple images, and pp. 186-187 choosing the folder for playback. Advanced shooting options, such as image quality and AF-area mode. Many of these functions can also be pp. 188-189 accessed using the buttons and command dials. This menu is not available in playback mode. Fine details of camera operation.This menu is not availpp. 155-185 able in playback mode. Basic camera setup (e.g., formatting memory cards, set- pp. 190-191 ting the time and date). GETTING STARTED--GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA SHOOTING CUSTOM SETUP Viewing the Menus When the camera is on, the menus can be displayed by pressing the PLAYBACK MENU Delete Slide Show Protect Hide Image Print Set Folder Designate Display Mode button. D1X N Press the button a second time to exit the menu. If any images have been recorded to the memory card, the most recent image will be displayed. In single-frame, continuous, self-timer, and PC modes, pressing the shutter-release button halfway clears the menu from the screen and focuses the camera, readying it for the next shot. Exiting the Menus In single-frame, continuous, self-timer, and PC modes, pressing the shutter-release button halfway clears the menu from the screen and focuses the camer a, readying it for the next shot. The menu can be cleared from the screen in all modes by pressing the button or turning the camera off and then on again. When the camera is in playback mode, the menu can also be cleared from the screen by selecting another mode. 17 Getting to Know the Camera (continued) Choosing a Menu When the mode dial is set to PLAY, pressing the button displays the playback menu. In single-frame, continuous, self-timer, and PC modes, the shooting menu will be displayed. Unlock the multi selector and press the multi selector up or down to display additional menus. Press the multi selector to the right to enter the selected menu. SET UP MENU Format Language Video Output Date GPS Input LCD Brightness Monitor Off E NTSC OFF 1 GETTING STARTED--GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA SET UP MENU Format Language Video Output Date GPS Input LCD Brightness Monitor Off E NTSC OFF 1 20 20 If you have already highlighted an item in the menu, press the multi selector to the left so that no item is highlighted, and then select another menu as described above. Making a Selection Press the multi selector up or down to highlight a menu item, then press the selector to the right. If more options are available for the selected item, a sub-menu will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired option, then press the selector to the right or press the button to put your choice into effect and return to the main menu. SET UP MENU Format Language Video Output Date GPS Input LCD Brightness Monitor Off E NTSC OFF 1 SET UP MENU Language OK 20 Changes to settings take effect as soon as a selection is made. T go back one step o without making a selection, press the multi selector to the left. The Playback Menu The playback menu can only be displayed when a memory card is inser ted in the camera. Some menu items may not be available while images are being recorded to the memory card. If the selector can not be pressed to the r ight then please use the button to put your choice into effect and return to the main menu. 18 TUTORIAL · First Steps ..........pp. 20­31 · Taking Photographs ................................. pp.32­50 About This Section In this section, you will learn how to set up your camera for use and master the basics of simple "point-and-shoot" photography. 19 First Steps Before using your camera for the first time, you will need complete the steps shown below. More information on the topics covered in this section may be found in the chapters "Custom Settings and Other Menus" and "Technical Notes." TUTORIAL: FIRST STEPS TUTORIAL--FIRST STEPS 20 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 Inserting a Batter y ............................................................. pp. 22­23 Attaching a Lens ................................................................ pp. 24­25 Inserting a Memor y Card ................................................ pp. 26­27 Choosing a Language ........................................................ pp. 28­29 Setting the Time and Date ............................................... pp. 30­31 TUTORIAL--FIRST STEPS SEE ALSO · Caring for the Camera and Battery ............................ · Technical Notes: Optional Accessories ...................... vi­vii pp. 198­207 · Technical Notes: Optional Accessories ...................... pp. 198­207 · Technical Notes: Optional Accessories ...................... pp. 198­207 · Custom Settings and Other Menus ............................ pp. 155­191 · Technical Notes: Specifications..................................... pp. 212­219 21 STEP 1 TUTORIAL--FIRST STEPS 1--Inserting a Battery In this step, you will inser t a battery and check the battery level. Your camera uses a rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) power source, the EN-4 battery pack, which is available from Nikon for separate purchase. Contact a Nikon-authorized retailer or representative for information on purchasing EN-4 battery packs. 1.1 Charge the battery pack Charge the EN-4 before use for the first time. To maximize shooting time, battery packs should be fully charged before use . The EN-4 can be char ged in about ninety minutes using the MH-16 Quick Charger (available separately). Insert the battery pack Turn the camera off before inserting or removing the battery pack (A). Open the battery pack latch (B) and insert the battery pack into the camera (C). A B C 1.2 1.3 Latch the battery pack Battery Chargers for the EN-4 In addition to the MH-16, the EN-4 can be recharged using the MH-17 Quick Charger (which plugs into vehicle cigarette lighters), the MH-15 Quick Charger for F100 film cameras, and the EH-3 Quick Charger for E3/E3s digital cameras. For more information on: pg. 202 Optional accessories 22 STEP 1 TUTORIAL--FIRST STEPS charge remaining 1.4 Check the amount ofand confirm the batter y level in the control panel on Turn the camera on (A) top of the camer a (B). A B Battery fully charged Low battery Ready a fully-charged spare battery pack (the metering indicator [ , , ] in the viewfinder will blink to warn that the battery is low, and the display in the viewfinder will turn off to save power when no operations are performed) Battery exhausted No photographs can be taken until the battery has been replaced Removing Battery Packs To remove the battery pack from the camera, unlatch the battery pack and slide it out. Do not remove the battery without fir st turning the power off. Auto Power Off If no operations are perfor med for about six seconds, all indicators in the viewfinder and rear control panel will turn off, together with the shutter-speed and aperture displays in the control panel on top of the camera. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display. Note that when using the portrait-mode shutter-release button, you will need to unlock the button using the lock release. 15--Auto Meter-Off Delay ( pg. 168) The time delay for automatic meter switch-off can be set to four, six, eight, or sixteen seconds using Custom Setting 15. 23 STEP 2 TUTORIAL--FIRST STEPS 2--Attaching a Lens To take full advantage of the complete range of camera features, we recommend that you use a type G or D AF Nikkor CPU lens. CPU lenses have CPU contacts. Type G lens Type D lens 2.1 Attach a lens to the camera body Turn the camera off before attaching or removing A lenses (A). Keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount and then, being careful not to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it locks into place (B). B If no lens is attached, or if the lens mounted on the camera is not a CPU lens, will appear in the aperture display in the viewfinder and the control panel on top of the camera when the camer a is turned on. If the exposure mode is set to programmed auto or shutterpriority auto, the exposure-mode indicator will blink to warn that the camera will in fact function as though set to aperture-priority auto. When attaching or removing the body cap or lenses, care should be obser ved to prevent dirt or other foreign substances from entering the camera body. The presence of foreign bodies inside the camer a could affect your photographs. When changing lenses or replacing the body cap, hold the camera with the base down or tilted so that the lens mount faces the ground. Be sure to replace the body cap when no lens is in place. For more information on: pg. 198 Compatible lenses 24 STEP 2 the lens aperture to setting 2.2 Set will not need to performthe minimum are A You this step if you using a type G lens (type G lenses are not equipped with an aper ture ring). If you are using another type of lens, set the lens aperture to the highest fnumber (minimum aper ture). If you do not intend to set aper ture manually with the lens aper ture r ing, lock aper ture at this setting (B). B If the lens is not set to the minimum aperture when the camera is turned on, a blinking indicator will be displayed in the viewfinder and in the control panel on top of the camera. Photographs can not be taken while this indicator is displayed. TUTORIAL--FIRST STEPS When No Lens Is in Place When no lens is in place, cover the lens mount with the BF-1A body cap supplied with the camera. If the lens mount is not covered, dust may find its way onto the mirror or viewfinder screen. Detaching the Lens After confirming that the camera is off, turn the lens clockwise while holding down the lens-release button. 35 28 28 ft m 50 70 22--Aperture Setting ( pg. 173) By default, aperture is set automatically by the camera or (when the exposure mode is set to manual or aper ture-priority auto) using the sub-command dial. Custom Setting 22 allows aperture to be set manually using the lens aper ture ring. 105 85 22 22 25 STEP 3 TUTORIAL--FIRST STEPS 3--Inserting a Memory Card In place of film, your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlash memory cards to store photographs. This step provides instructions on inserting and formatting memor y cards. When purchasing memor y cards for use in your camera, refer to the list of approved cards in "Technical Notes: Optional Accessor ies." 3.1 Open the card slot cover Before inser ting or removing memory cards, be sure that the camera is off (A). Open the door protecting the card-slot cover release button (B1) and press the card-slot cover release button (B2) to open the card slot (B3). A B 3.2 Insert the memory card Slide the memor y card into the card slot (A), stopping when the card terminals are fully inser ted in the connectors at the back of the slot. The card should be inser ted with the label facing the v CARD indicator at the entrance to the card slot. After the card is fully inserted, fold the eject button over and close the cover (B). A B Do not attempt to inser t the memory card upside down or back to front, or use f orce when inser ting the card. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the camera or card. For more information on: pg. 203 Approved memory cards 26 STEP 3 TUTORIAL--FIRST STEPS Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution during removal. Format the memory card Memory cards must be formatted before first use. To for mat the memory card, tur n the camera on (A) and hold the buttons down together for more than two seconds (B) (to exit without formatting the card, press any other button). A blinking For (format) indicator will appear in the control panel on top of the camera (C). To for mat the memory card, press the buttons a second time. Note that formatting memor y cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Before for matting a card, be sure to make copies of data you would like to keep. A B C When for matting is complete, the frame-number display in the control panel on top of the camera will show 1, and the maximum number of shots that can be stored on the card at current settings will be shown in both control panels (if more than a hundred exposures can be stored on the card, the display will show FL). Removing the Memory Card Memor y cards can be removed A B without loss of data when the camera is off. Turn the camera off and confirm that the access lamp is off. Do not attempt to remove the card while the access lamp is on; failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. Open the card slot cover, stand the eject button up (A), and press it down (B1) to eject the card (B2). Format ( pg. 143) Memory cards can also be formatted using the Format option in the setup menu. 27 STEP 4 TUTORIAL--FIRST STEPS 4--Choosing a Language Camer a menus and messages can be displayed in English, French, German, and Japanese. Before setting the time and date, choose a language for the camera menus as described below. 4.1 Display the camera menus Turn the camera on (A) and press the button (B). The menu for the current operating mode will be displayed in the monitor (C). A B C SHOOTING MENU Image Quality White Bal ISO Assign FUNC AF Area Mode File No. Seq. Command Lock NORM 125 OFF OFF 4.2 Display the SETUP menu Unlock the multi selector and press it up or down (A) until the SETUP menu is displayed (B). A B SET UP MENU Format Language Video Output Date GPS Input LCD Brightness Monitor Off E NTSC OFF 1 20 4.3 Highlight Language Press the multi selector to the right to enter the SETUP menu, then press the multi selector down until the second item from the top is highlighted (depending on the language currently selected, the second item from the top will include the word Language or LANG). SET UP MENU Format Language Video Output Date GPS Input LCD Brightness Monitor Off E NTSC OFF 1 20 28 STEP 4 TUTORIAL--FIRST STEPS language 4.4 Choose amulti selector to the right to display the Language menu, then Press the press the multi selector up or down until the desired language is highlighted. Press the multi selector to the right to put your choice into effect and return to the SETUP menu. SET UP MENU Language OK 29 STEP 5 TUTORIAL--FIRST STEPS 5--Setting the Time and Date The time and date is recorded whenever a photograph is taken. To ensure that the correct information is recorded, set the camera's internal clock-calendar to the current time and date before using the camera for the first time. 5.1 Display the camera menus Turn the camera on (A) and press the button (B). The menu for the current operating mode will be displayed in the monitor (C). A B C PLAYBACK MENU Delete Slide Show Protect Hide Image Print Set Folder Designate Display Mode D1X N 5.2 Display the SETUP menu Unlock the multi selector and press it up or down (A) until the setup menu is displayed (B). A B SET UP MENU Format Language Video Output Date GPS Input LCD Brightness Monitor Off E NTSC OFF 1 20 5.3 Display the Date menu Press the multi selector to the right to enter the setup menu, then press the multi selector up or down to highlight Date. Press the multi selector to the right to display the Date menu. SET UP MENU Format Language Video Output Date GPS Input LCD Brightness Monitor Off E NTSC OFF 1 20 30 STEP 5 TUTORIAL--FIRST STEPS the date 5.4 Editthe selectedand timepressing the multi selector up or down. Press the Edit item by multi selector to the right to highlight the year, month, date, hour, minute, or second in blue. SET UP MENU Date Set Y H M M OK D S Date 5.5 Exit thechanges menu and return to the SETUP menu, press the To save to settings button. The Clock Battery The clock-calendar is powered by an independent batter y with a life of about ten years. When no charge remains, the clock battery indicator ( )will appear in the control panel on top of the camera. This will not affect camera operation, but the correct time and date will no longer be displayed. Take the camera to a Nikon-authorized service center, where the battery can be replaced for a fee. The time and date can also be set using the BKT and buttons in combination with the main command dial. For details, see "Technical Notes: Specifications." 31 Taking Photographs Now that you have set up your camera, you are ready to take photographs. This section describes how to take photographs using autofocus and programmed autoexposure for "point-and-shoot" photography that produces optimal results in most situations, with no delay between shots to adjust camera settings. Additional information is available in the "Reference" section, as shown in the following char t. TUTORIAL:TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS TUTORIAL--TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 32 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Adjusting Camera Settings ............................................. pp. 36­42 Framing a Photograph ..................................................... pg. 43 Focusing .............................................................................. pp. 44­45 Checking Exposure .......................................................... pg. 46 Shooting .............................................................................. pg. 47 Checking the Results ....................................................... pp. 48­50 TUTORIAL--TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS SEE ALSO · Operating Mode .. · Sensitivity .............. · Focus ...................... · Exposure ............... pp. 52­55 · Image Quality .... pp. 62­63 · White Balance .. pp. 70­81 · Metering ............. pp. 84­102