Nikon D1X Manuel d'utilisateur

iiAbout This ManualThank you for your purchase of a Nikon D1X digital camera. This manual is designedto improve your enjoyment of this advanced sing

xiTrademark InformationApple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, and PowerBook areregistered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Find

87ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—EXPOSURE MODESubject too bright; choose a faster shutter speed or use an ND filter.Subject too dark; choose a lower shutter spe

88ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—EXPOSURE MODEExposure Mode (continued)Aperture-Priority AutoIn aperture-priority auto, the user sets the aperture, while the ca

89ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—EXPOSURE MODESubject too bright; choose a higher f/-number or use an ND filter.Subject too dark; choose a lower f/-number or us

90ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—EXPOSURE MODEExposure Mode (continued)ManualIn manual exposure, the user controls both aperture and shutter speed. The shutter

91ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—EXPOSURE MODE2Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed (A). Aper ture is set byrotating the sub-command dial (B)

92ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—EXPOSURE MODE3Frame a photograph and shoot.Exposure Mode (continued)Check exposure in the electronic analog exposure displays i

93ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—EXPOSURE MODEAF Micro Nikkor LensesWhen the sub-command dial is used to set aperture, the exposure ratio need not be takeninto

94ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—EXPOSURE MODEExposure Mode (continued)Shutter-Speed and Aperture LockIn shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes, you ca

95ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—EXPOSURE MODEOKCommand LockOFFShutter-SpeedApertureBothSHOOTING MENUThe Command Lock MenuShutter-speed and aperture can also be

96ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—AUTO-EXPOSURE LOCKAuto-Exposure LockAuto-exposure lock makes it possible to use spot or center-weighted metering tomeasure expo

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97ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—AUTO-EXPOSURE LOCK3With the AE-L/AF-L button held down, recompose your photograph (A) andshoot (B).Adjusting Shutter Speed and

98ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—EXPOSURE COMPENSATIONExposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to deliberately modify exposure from the optimumvalue s

99ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—EXPOSURE COMPENSATION2—EV Steps for Exposure Control ( pg. 161)This setting can be used to set the increments for exposure com

100ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—AUTO BRACKETINGAuto BracketingWhen auto bracketing is in effect, the camera varies exposure automatically witheach shot (to a

101ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—AUTO BRACKETINGThe bracketing programs available depend on the size of the EV steps selected usingCustom Setting 2.Custom Sett

102ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—AUTO BRACKETING3To take the first photograph in the series, compose the photograph, focus, andshoot. If the shutter-release b

103ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—SELF-TIMER MODESelf-Timer ModeThe self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits. The camerashould be pl

104ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—DIOPTER ADJUSTMENTDiopter AdjustmentThe viewfinder is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individualdifferences is

10517—LCD Illumination ( pg. 169)Using this option, the illuminator can be set to turn on when any button is pressed.ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—LCD ILLUMIN

106ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEWDepth-of-Field PreviewTo check depth of field for the current aperture setting, press and hold the depth

xiiiFocus Area Selection ... 73AF

107ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—FOCAL PLANE POSITIONFocal Plane PositionThe position of the focal plane inside the camera is indicated by a mark on thecamera

108Through-the-Lens Flash PhotographyTo use TTL flash control, connect an SB-28DX or SB-50DX Speedlight to the cam-era and set the flash to D-TTL auto

109ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—FLASH CONTACTS AND INDICATORSFlash Contacts and IndicatorsYour Nikon digital camera is equipped with an accessory shoe for att

110The camera will cycle through the available flash-sync modes in the order shownbelow.When red-eye reduction is used, there is a one-second delay be

111The flash is combined with shutter speeds as slow as 30 s, tak-ing ambient lighting into account to bring out background de-tails. In programmed a

112Compatible SpeedlightsYour Nikon digital camera can be used with the optional Speedlights shown below.ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—COMPATIBLE SPEEDLIGHTSSt

113ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—COMPATIBLE SPEEDLIGHTSFlash modeRepeatingflashRear-curtainsyncRed-eyereductionManualFP high-speed syncM REAR✔13✔ ✔13✔ ✔13✔13✔

114Compatible Speedlights (continued)ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—COMPATIBLE SPEEDLIGHTSRefer to your Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. In the tab

115ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—COMPATIBLE SPEEDLIGHTSUse Nikon Speedlights only. Using another make of flash could damage the internal circuitry ofthe camer

116pg. 56Image quality can be set using the button andthe command dials.pg. 156Custom settings can be selected using the button and the command dial

xivCustom Settings and Other Menus... 155Custom Settings...

117ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—SEQUENTIAL FILE NUMBERINGFile No. Seq.OKOFFONResetSHOOTING MENUSequential File NumberingWhen sequential file numbering is in e

118Taking Photographs with GPSThe camera is equipped with an RS-232C serial interface that can be used for con-nection to a Global Positioning System

119ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS WITH GPSConnecting a GPS DeviceWhen connecting a GPS device via a serial cable, be sure that the cable is c

120Quick ReviewIn single-frame, continuous, self-timer or PC mode, images stored on the memorycard can be viewed at the touch of a button, without set

121PLAYBACK—PLAYBACK OPTIONSImage ReviewIn single-frame, continuous, self-timer, and PC modes, photographs can be viewed asthey are recorded to the me

122Basic PlaybackThe playback operations described below can be used in playback, quick-review, andrecord-and-review modes.Choosing the Number of Imag

123PLAYBACK—BASIC PLAYBACKFor more information on:pg. 170 Custom Setting 18The setting chosen applies in playback, quick-review, and, when shooting in

124PLAYBACK—BASIC PLAYBACKBasic Playback (continued)In playback and quick-review modes, the first and last images in memory are linked.Pressing the mu

125The photo information display contains the following items:Page 11 Protect status2 Folder number/frame numberPage 21 Protect status2 Frame number/t

1261 Latitude2 Longitude3 Altitude* Only shown for images taken with a GPSunit attached.Page 8 (Image Only)No photo information is displayed.Page 5 (G

1GETTING STARTEDAbout This SectionThis section describes the symbols and conventions used in this manual and provides a guide tothe names and functio

127PLAYBACK—BASIC PLAYBACKThumbnail PlaybackWhen thumbnails are displayed, the desired frame can be highlighted using the multiselector.To scroll thro

128PLAYBACK—BASIC PLAYBACKBasic Playback (continued)36—Zoom-PB. during Image write ( pg. 183)Zoom is only available during record-and-review if OFF (

129Delete Images?Deleting Individual PhotographsThe photograph on display in single-frame playback, or the imagecurrently selected in thumbnail playba

130Deleting Photographs: The Delete MenuThe Delete option in the playback menu can be used to delete selected photo-graphs or all photographs on the m

131Deleting Selected ImagesChoosing Selected in the Delete sub-menu displays a menuof thumbnail images. Highlight the images to be deleted us-ing the

132For more information on:pg. 186 The playback menuPLAYBACK—BASIC PLAYBACKBasic Playback (continued)Protecting Images from DeletionThe photograph on

133File Attributes of Protected ImagesProtected images have DOS-for mat “read-only” status.The Protect MenuHighlight Protect in the playback menu and

134StartOptionFrame IntvlStart the slide show.DescriptionSpecify the length of time each image will be displayed.Slide ShowStartPLAYBACK MENUFrame Int

1354Once the slide show comes to an end, or after you havepaused or stopped the slide show, the menu shown atright will be displayed. Using the multi

136Hiding Images During Playback: The Hide-Image MenuWhen preparing a slide show or showing photographs to an audience, you maywant to use the Hide Im

2GETTING STARTED—OVERVIEWOverview This manual is designed to help you enjoy taking digital photographs with an ad-vanced single-lens reflex (SLR) digi

137File Attributes of Hidden ImagesHidden images have DOS-format “hidden” and “read-only” status.File Numbering for Hidden ImagesAlthough hidden image

138Preparing Photographs for Printing: The Print-Set MenuThe Print Set option in the playback menu is used to create a digital “print order”specifying

139Print OptionsOnce you have selected the images you want to print andpressed the button, the menu of options shown at rightwill be displayed. High

140Folder Options: The Folder Designate MenuThe Folder Designate menu is used to create new folders with user-specified foldernumbers, and to select t

141Choosing a Folder for PlaybackSelecting Folder Select from the Folder Designate menudisplays the options shown at right. Highlight the desireditem

142Displaying Histograms and Highlights: The Display Mode MenuThe options selected in this menu determine whether a histogram and highlightdisplay are

143Setup Menu OptionsThe setup menu contains options for formatting memory cards and controlling videooutput and monitor settings.Formatting Memory Ca

144Setup Menu Options (continued)PLAYBACK—SETUP MENU OPTIONSChoosing the Video Standard: The Video Output MenuThe Video Output menu is used to select

145PLAYBACK—SETUP MENU OPTIONSWhen the camera is powered by an AC adapter (available separately), the monitor remains onfor ten minutes when no operat

146Connect this endof the cable to thevideo deviceTelevision PlaybackYour Nikon digital camera can be connected to a television or video cassette re-c

3GETTING STARTED—OVERVIEWTo make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and con-ventions are used:This icon marks cautions,

147PLAYBACK—TELEVISION PLAYBACKWhile the video cable is connected, the camera functions normally in all respects.The image in the monitor will be disp

148Connecting to a ComputerYour Nikon digital camera is equipped with an IEEE 1394 interface for connection toa computer. With Nikon View 4 installed

149CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER2To allow data to be transferred between the com-puter and the camera, turn the camera mode dial toPC. The computer will n

150Software for the D1xCONNECTING TO A COMPUTER—SOFTWARE FOR THE D1xNikon View 4Using Nikon View 4, you can browse the photographs stored on the came

151CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER—SOFTWARE FOR THE D1xMacintosh1 If you are using Mac OS 8.6, upgrade to version 2.3.3 of the Apple FireWire driver.2 For th

152Software for the D1x (continued)CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER—SOFTWARE FOR THE D1xNikon Capture 2Nikon Capture 2 can be used to control the camera when

153CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER—SOFTWARE FOR THE D1xMacintosh1 If you are using Mac OS 8.6, upgrade to version 2.3.3 of the Apple FireWire driver.2 Depend

154Reading Photographs from Memory CardsWhen a memory card is inserted in an EC-AD1 PC-card adapter (available sepa-rately), its contents can be viewe

155CUSTOM SETTINGSAND OTHER MENUSAbout This SectionThis section describes the options available in the custom settings menu and provides an indexto t

156CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSNORMOFFOFFImage QualityWhite BalISOAssign FUNCAF Area ModeFile No. Seq.Command LockSHOOTING MENU1250

4GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERAGetting to Know the CameraTake a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls.Camera Body123456

157CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSUsing the Function Button to Adjust Custom SettingsIf CSM is selected in the Assign FUNC sub-menu, t

158CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSNORMOFFOFFImage QualityWhite BalISOAssign FUNCAF Area ModeFile No. Seq.Command LockSHOOTING MENU1250

159CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSUsing the Function Button to Adjust Custom SettingsIf CSM is selected in the Assign FUNC sub-menu, t

160CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Setting OptionsThe pages that follow list the options available in the custom settings menu a

161CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Setting 1: Image ReviewUsing this setting, you can choose whether images are dis-played autom

162CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Setting 3: Bracketing OrderBy default, auto bracketing proceeds in the order given in therefe

163CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Setting 5: Anti-mirror-shock modeBy default, the mirror is raised out of the way of the CCD a

164CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Setting 7: AE LockBy default, exposure is locked by pressing the AE-L/AF-L but-ton. This can

165CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Setting 10: Dynamic AF, Continuous-ServoThis option is used to enable or disable closest-subj

166CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Setting 11: AE/Flash BracketingBy default, both auto-exposure and flash exposure changewith e

5GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA1 Focus-mode selector dial ... pg. 702 Lens release button ... pg. 253 DC i

167CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Setting 13: Easy Exposure CompensationIf desired, exposure compensation can be set with the c

168CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Setting 14: Center Weight AreaWhen determining exposure, center-weighted metering as-signs th

169CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Setting 17: LCD IlluminationBy default, the control panels are illuminated when the powerswit

170CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Setting 18: Monitor Off DelayThis item controls the length of time the monitor remains onwhen

171CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Setting 19: Aperture Control during ZoomOn lenses with a variable focal length (for example,

172CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Setting 20: ISO Step ValueBy default, adjustments to sensitivity (ISO equivalency) aremade in

173CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Setting 22: Aperture SettingBy default, aperture can only be adjusted by means of thesub-comm

174CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Settings (continued)Custom Setting 23: Image SharpeningBy default, the camera processes photo

175CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Setting 24: Tone CompensationAs photographs are saved to the memory card, the cameraadjusts t

176CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Settings (continued)Custom Setting 26: C-Mode Max ShotsUsing this item, the user can specify

6GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERAGetting to Know the Camera (continued)Camera Body (continued)FUNCMENU38394041423743363534333231302928272647

177CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Setting 27: Display ModeThis item determines whether additional pages showing a his-togram or

178CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Settings (continued)Custom Setting 28: NEF(RAW) Image SaveThis item determines whether the RA

179CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSOFFONF29 File Number SequenceOKCSM MENUResetDescriptionNo.OptionWhen this option is selected, the ca

180CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Settings (continued)Custom Setting 31: ISO BoostThis setting is used to raise sensitivity (IS

181CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Setting 32: Color ModeYour Nikon digital camera offers you a choice of color modesfor recordi

182CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Settings (continued)Custom Setting 33: Hue AdjustmentAlthough the camera’s sophisticated mete

183CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSCustom Setting 35: Rear Control Panel DisplayThis setting determines whether the display in the rear

184CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSRestoring Default Settings (Two-Button Reset)By pressing the and buttons simultaneously,you can r

185CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—CUSTOM SETTINGSRestoring Custom Settings to Default ValuesDefault settings for the current settings bank can be res

186CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—OTHER CAMERA MENUSOther Camera MenusNDeleteSlide ShowProtectHide Image Print SetFolder Designate Display ModeD1XPLA

iii• Overview ... pp. 2–3• Getting to Know the Camera...

7GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA41 Multi selector ... pg. 16, 73, 12442 Multi selector lock ... pg.

187CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—OTHER CAMERA MENUSDeleteDelete all or selected photos and cancel print orders. Individual im-ages can also be dele

188CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—OTHER CAMERA MENUSOther Camera Menus (continued)NORMOFFOFFImage QualityWhite BalISOAssign FUNCAF Area ModeFile No.

189CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—OTHER CAMERA MENUSImage QualityChoose image quality (compression ratio) and format (color and size). Atan image qu

190CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—OTHER CAMERA MENUSENTSCOFF1FormatLanguageVideo OutputDateGPS InputLCD BrightnessMonitor OffSET UP MENU20The Setup M

191CUSTOM SETTINGS AND OTHER MENUS—OTHER CAMERA MENUSMonitor OffSpecify how long the monitor will remain on when no operations areperformed. This opt

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193TECHNICAL NOTESAbout This SectionThis section describes how to care for your Nikon digital camera to ensure that it remains ingood working order,

194TECHNICAL NOTES—CARING FOR YOUR CAMERACaring for Your CameraReplacing the Focusing ScreenYour Nikon digital camera is supplied with a type B BriteV

195TECHNICAL NOTES—CARING FOR YOUR CAMERAServicing Your Camera and AccessoriesYour camera is a precision machine and requires regular servicing. We r

196TECHNICAL NOTES—CARING FOR YOUR CAMERACaring for Your Camera (continued)Cleaning the low-pass filterThe charge-coupled device (CCD) that acts as th

8GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERAGetting to Know the Camera (continued)The Rear Control PanelThe Top Control Panel15678234123456789101112131

197TECHNICAL NOTES—CARING FOR YOUR CAMERACleaning the FilterThe low-pass filter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. It is recommended thatyou h

198TECHNICAL NOTES—OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESCompatible LensesNikon recommends CPU lenses for use in your Nikon digital camera. Type G or Dlenses are parti

199TECHNICAL NOTES—OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESFocusing Exposure metering modeAutofocus Manual1MatrixCenter-weightedSpot9 Exposure determined by presetting le

200TECHNICAL NOTES—OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESOptional Accessories (continued)Incompatible LensesThe following non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with cameras i

201TECHNICAL NOTES—OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESUsing a Non-CPU LensWhen using a non-CPU lens, choose center-weighted or spot metering and set the exposuremode

202TECHNICAL NOTES—OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESOptional Accessories (continued)Other AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following accessories were availab

203TECHNICAL NOTES—OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESEC-CF CompactFlash Memory CardsThese cards can be inserted in the D1X and used to record photographs. Theirsm

204TECHNICAL NOTES—OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESDK-14 Antifog Finder EyepiecesThese viewfinder eyepieces prevent fogging in humid or cold conditions.DK-2 Rubbe

205TECHNICAL NOTES—OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESNikon SB-28DX SpeedlightThis Speedlight has a guide number of 50 (manual mode, 35-mm zoom-head posi-tion, ISO 2

206TECHNICAL NOTES—OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES22ftm28705035288510522Optional Accessories (continued)Nikon SB-50DX SpeedlightThis Speedlight has a guide numbe

9GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA11 Shutter speed... pg. 86, 91Exposure compensation ... pg. 98Date a

207TECHNICAL NOTES—OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESSoftwareTwo software packages are available for the D1X: Nikon View 4, which allows thecontents of the camera’s

208TECHNICAL NOTES—TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem SolutionTroubleshootingThis section lists the indicators and messages that appear in the viewfinder, control

209TECHNICAL NOTES—TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem SolutionIndicatorControlpanelView-finderSubject too dark; photowill be underexposedIn exposure mode:P—use fl

210TECHNICAL NOTES—TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem SolutionTroubleshooting (continued)MessageControlpanelMonitor Error MessagesProblems that occur during playb

211TECHNICAL NOTES—TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem SolutionMessageControlpanelA Note on Electronically Controlled CamerasIn extremely rare instances, unusual c

212TECHNICAL NOTES—SPECIFICATIONSSpecificationsTypeOperatingenvironmentTemperatureHumiditySingle-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lense

213TECHNICAL NOTES—SPECIFICATIONSVideo output Can be selected from NTSC or PALExternal interface IEEE 1394 (designed for speeds of up to 400 Mbps); RS

214TECHNICAL NOTES—SPECIFICATIONSAutofocus TTL phase detection by means of Nikon Multi-CAM1300 auto-focus module; detection range –1 to 19 EV (ISO 100

215TECHNICAL NOTES—SPECIFICATIONSSelf-timer Electronically controlled timer, duration 2–20 secondsCombined electronic (CCD) and mechanical shutterShut

216TECHNICAL NOTES—SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications (continued)The following can reduce battery life:• Using the monitor• Keeping the shutter-release butt

10GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERAGetting to Know the Camera (continued)The Viewfinder Display1234 5 67 814131211109

217TECHNICAL NOTES—SPECIFICATIONSLCD IlluminatorsThe LCD illuminators (control panel backlights) will dim gradually over time. This is normal; ifdesi

218TECHNICAL NOTES—SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications (continued)Fine-Tuning White BalanceThe color temperatures associated with fine adjustments to white

219TECHNICAL NOTES—SPECIFICATIONSFlash Cloudy** Shade**AdjustmentApproximate color temperature4,800 K 5,400 K 6,700 K +35,000 K 5,600 K 7,100 K +25,20

220TECHNICAL NOTES—INDEXIndexSymbols3D color matrix metering. See Metering3D multi-sensor balanced fill-flash fordigital SLR. See Flash photographyA

221TECHNICAL NOTES—INDEXEEH-4 AC adapter. See AC adapterElectronic analog exposure display... 92Electronic range finder ...

222TECHNICAL NOTES—INDEXMManual exposure mode. See ExposuremodeManual focus. See Focus modeMatrix metering. See MeteringMemory card ...

223TECHNICAL NOTES—INDEXSS (Shutter-priority auto exposure mode).See Exposure modeS (Single-frame shooting). See Single-frame shooting modeS (Single-

11GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA9 Metering system ... pg. 83Battery indicator ... pg.

12GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERAAccessoriesThe following items are included with your camera:Monitor cover EG-D1 video cable AN-D1X camera

13GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERAThe Mode DialTo select the operating mode, press the mode-dial lock but-ton and turn the mode dial to the

14GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERAand viewrotateChoose a white-balance settingFine-tune white balance/select a preset value for whitebalance

15GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERAToChoose a combination of aper-ture and shutter speed (pro-grammed auto exposure mode)Choose a shutter spe

16GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERAGetting to Know the Camera (continued)PressHighlight menu itemsTo highlight menu items or options, press t

ivFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, readthe following safety precautions in their entirety b

17GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERAUsing the Camera MenusChanges to a variety of settings can be made with the help of menus that appear inth

18GETTING STARTED—GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERAChanges to settings take effect as soon as a selection is made. To go back one stepwithout making a selec

19TUTORIALAbout This SectionIn this section, you will learn how to set up your camera for use and master the basics of simple“point-and-shoot” photog

20TUTORIAL—FIRST STEPSFirst StepsBefore using your camera for the first time, you will need complete the steps shownbelow. More information on the to

21TUTORIAL—FIRST STEPSSEE ALSO• Technical Notes: Specifications... pp. 212–219• Custom Settings and Other Menus ...

TUTORIAL—FIRST STEPS22STEP 11—Inserting a BatteryIn this step, you will insert a battery and check the battery level. Your camera uses arechargeable

TUTORIAL—FIRST STEPS23STEP 11.4 Check the amount of charge remainingTurn the camera on (A) and confirm the battery level in the control panel ontop of

TUTORIAL—FIRST STEPS242—Attaching a LensTo take full advantage of the complete range of camera features, we recommendthat you use a type G or D AF Nik

TUTORIAL—FIRST STEPS25When No Lens Is in PlaceWhen no lens is in place, cover the lens mount with the BF-1Abody cap supplied with the camera. If the

TUTORIAL—FIRST STEPS263—Inserting a Memory CardIn place of film, your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlash memory cards tostore photographs. This s

vObserve due precaution when handling batteriesBatteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions whenhandling ba

TUTORIAL—FIRST STEPS27Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution during removal.Format the memory cardMemory cards must be formatted befo

TUTORIAL—FIRST STEPS28ENTSCOFF1FormatLanguageVideo OutputDateGPS InputLCD BrightnessMonitor OffSET UP MENU204—Choosing a LanguageCamera menus and mess

TUTORIAL—FIRST STEPS294.4 Choose a languagePress the multi selector to the right to display the Language menu, thenpress the multi selector up or down

TUTORIAL—FIRST STEPS305—Setting the Time and DateThe time and date is recorded whenever a photograph is taken. To ensure that thecorrect information

TUTORIAL—FIRST STEPS315.4 Edit the date and timeEdit the selected item by pressing the multi selector up or down. Press themulti selector to the righ

32TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHSChecking Exposure ... pg. 46STEP 4Focusing ...

33TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHSSEE ALSO• Depth-of-Field Preview ... pg. 106• Technical Notes: Optional Ac

34TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS0—Before You BeginBefore taking a photograph with a new camera, be sure you have completed thefollowing steps:0.1 Turn t

35TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHSReset camera settingsWhen using the camera for the first time, you may want to clearchanges to camera and custom settings

36TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS1—Adjusting Camera SettingsThis section describes how to take a photograph using single-frame mode, single-servo autofocu

viDo not dropThe camera and lens may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.Keep dryThis product is not waterproof, and may malfunctio

37TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHSOKImage QualityQualityHighJPEG FineJPEG NormalJPEG BasicSHOOTING MENUImage QualityQualityColorResolutionSHOOTING MENUNORM

38TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS1—Adjusting Camera Settings (continued)STEP 1ResolutionOKImage QualityLargeMediumSHOOTING MENUImage QualityQualityColorRe

39TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS1.4 Choose a white-balance setting ( pp. 64–69)Holding the button down (A), turn the main command dial (B) until A(auto

40TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS1—Adjusting Camera Settings (continued)STEP 11.6 Choose the AF-area mode ( pp. 74–77)Set the AF-area mode to single-area

41TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHSSTEP 11.7 Select a focus area ( pg. 73)Unlock the multi selector (A) and press it up and down, left and right until thec

42TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHSSTEP 11.9 Choose an exposure mode ( pp. 84–95)With the MODE button held down (A), turn the main command dial (B) untilth

43TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS2—Framing a PhotographWhen framing photographs, hold the camera as shown below, with your elbowpropped lightly against yo

44TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHSA B3—FocusingIn single-servo AF, the camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus area whenthe shutter-release but

45TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHSThe viewfinder shows approximately 96% of the image actually exposed on the CCD. The areathat appears in the final photo

46TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS4—Checking ExposureWhen the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, thecamera will automatically adjust shutter speed

vii• Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, close to equipment thatproduces strong magnetic fields, or in areas subject to extrem

47TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS5—ShootingPress the shutter-release button smoothly all the waydown to take a photograph.While the photograph is being re

48TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS6—Checking the ResultsPhotographs stored on the memory card can be displayed at the touch of a button,even when the camer

49TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS6.3 Zoom in on the selected photographTo zoom in on the selected thumbnail or on the photograph displayed insingle-frame

50TUTORIAL—TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS6.5 Delete undesired photographsIn single-frame or thumbnail review, pressing the button (A) selects thecurrent image fo

51REFERENCEAbout This SectionThis section covers details of photography, playback, and connecting your camera to a com-puter.• Advanced Photography..

52Shooting Speed (Continuous Mode)The rate of approximately three frames per second quoted above is the average obtained at atemperature of 20 °C (68

53ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—SHOOTING MODESRemaining Exposures (Continuous Mode)When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in continu-ous mode, the

54Turning the Camera OffDo not remove the memory card from the camera while images are being transferred from thebuffer to the card (if the buffer co

5525—C-Mode Shooting Speed ( pg. 176)The rate the camera takes photographs in continuous mode can be adjusted using CustomSetting 25.26—C-Mode Max Sh

56Image QualityThe image quality setting controls image quality and image format, which includesimage type (color or black-and-white) and image size (

viiiNotices• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmit-ted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translat

57ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—IMAGE QUALITYOption DescriptionRGBImages are saved in uncompressed RGB-TIFF. This file format is sup-ported in a wide variety

58Image Quality (continued)OKImage QualityColorColorB&WSHOOTING MENUChoosing the Image TypeHighlighting Color in the image-quality menu and pressi

59Understanding the Image-Quality DisplayThe current image-quality setting is displayed in therear control panel as shown at right. An image-qual-ity

60Using the Button to Set Image QualityWhen Qual is chosen in the Assign FUNC sub-menu, image quality will be as-signed to the button, allowing you

61ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—IMAGE QUALITYRAWAn image type of black-and-white is shown in the rear control panel as B/W. Ifno indicator appears, the image

62Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)If desired, sensitivity can be altered from the default setting, which is roughly equiva-lent to ISO 125. Sensitivity

63ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—SENSITIVITY (ISO EQUIVALENCY)1/2-step increments1-step incrementsIncreased Sensitivity SettingsNote that raising sensitivity in

64White BalanceAlthough the color of light reflected by an object varies with the color of the lightsource, the human brain is able to adapt to change

65ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—WHITE BALANCEAuto white balance (A) can be used with most common light sources. To matchwhite balance to a specific light sour

66White Balance (continued)ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—WHITE BALANCEFine-Tuning White BalanceAt settings other than PRE (preset), white balance can be fine-

ixD1XFOR HOME OR OFFICE USETested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsNotice for customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency

67ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—WHITE BALANCEWhite BalSHOOTING MENUAutoIncandescentFluorescentDirect SunlightFlashSetPreset-1Preset-2Preset-3White BalSHOOTING

68White Balance (continued)ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—WHITE BALANCEOKSHOOTING MENUPreset-1Preset-2Preset-3Repeat releaseCancel4Under the lighting that will

69ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—WHITE BALANCESetPreset-1Preset-2Preset-3White BalSHOOTING MENUWB PresetOKRecalling Preset White Balance• Recalling preset white

70AutofocusADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—AUTOFOCUSFor more information on:pg. 81 Manual focusThe Focus-Mode SelectorWhen the focus mode selector (A) is set to

71Focus mode DescriptionCContinuous-serv o AF(release priority)The camera adjusts focus continuously while the shutter-releasebutton is pressed halfwa

72The AF-ON ButtonsAn alternative means of activating autofocus is to press the AF-ON button (A) or,when the shutter-release button for vertical shoot

73ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—FOCUS-AREA SELECTIONThe focus area can be fixed at the chosen setting by rotating the multi selector lockto the locked position

74AF-Area ModeWhen autofocus is in effect, you can select the AF-area mode depending on whetheryou want the camera to focus on the subject in a single

75ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—AF-AREA MODEThe current AF-area mode is indicated by the display in the top control panel.DescriptionOptionIconThe following op

76Closest-Subject PriorityClosest-subject priority is available when dynamic AF is selected. When this optionis in effect, the camera assesses the di

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77The focus area can not be selected manually when closest-subject priority is in effect(in closest-subject priority, the camera selects the focus are

78Focus LockFocus lock can be used in combination with autofocus to focus on a subject that isnot in any of the five focus areas, or on other occasion

79ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—FOCUS LOCK3Keeping focus locked, recompose your photograph (A) and shoot (B).ABWhen focus is locked by pressing the shutter-rel

80Getting Good Results with AutofocusAutofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. In these casesyou can focus manually ( pg. 81

81ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—MANUAL FOCUSManual FocusManual focus can be used with lenses that do not support autofocus (non-AF Nikkorlenses) or in situatio

82MeteringD1X offers a choice of three metering methods, which can be chosen according tohow your subject is lit. Note that depending on the lens use

83ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—METERINGThe following options are available:Method Description3D color matrix/Color matrixMetering is performed by a CCD sensor

84ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—EXPOSURE MODEExposure ModeD1X offers a choice of four manual exposure modes: programmed auto, shutter-priority auto, aperture-p

85ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—EXPOSURE MODEFlexible ProgramProgrammed auto offers multiple combinations of shutter speed and aperture, each of whichwill prod

86ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY—EXPOSURE MODEExposure Mode (continued)Shutter-Priority AutoIn shutter-priority auto, the user sets the shutter speed, while the