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About This Manual

The topics in this manual are arranged in order from easy to advanced.

These chapters cover all you need to know for

simple, “point-and-shoot” photography

Read these chapters for a complete descrip-

tion of all aspects of camera operation

Introduction (page 1)

Learn the names of camera parts and ready the camera for use.

Tutorial: Photography and Playback (page 17)

The basic operations involved in taking photographs and playing them back.

Reference: More on Photography (page 26)

Play with exposure and explore the creative possibilities of

some of the camera’s more advanced settings.

Reference: More on Playback (page 98)

Learn more about camera playback, transferring photo-

graphs to a computer, and printing photographs.

Setup: Basic Camera Settings (page 115)

Basic camera setup, including formatting memory cards and setting the camera

clock.

Setup: Shooting, Playback, and Custom Settings (page 124)

Read this chapter for more information on Custom Settings

and on shooting and playback options.

Technical Notes (page 173)

Read this chapter for information on camera speciﬁcations, accessories, and trouble-

shooting.

Trademark Information

Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks

of Microsoft Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Lexar Media is a trademark of Lexar Media Corporation.

Microdrive is a trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and other countries. Adobe and Acrobat are

registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. PictBridge is a trademark. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other

documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Introduction

Tutorial

Photography and Playback

More on Photography

Choosing a Shooting Mode

Shooting mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time,

in a continuous sequence, with a timed shutter-release delay, or with the mirror

raised to enhance shutter response and minimize vibration.

Mode

Description

Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is pressed.

Access lamp will light while photo is recorded; next shot can be taken im-

mediately if enough space remains in memory buﬀer.

Single frame

C^L

While shutter-release button is held down, camera records 1–4 frames per

Continuous second.^*Frame rate can be chosen using Custom Setting d4 (Shooting

low speed Speed; 158).

C^H

While shutter-release button is held down, camera records up to 5 frames

Continuous per second.^*Use to photograph moving objects or to capture a ﬂeeting

high speed expression on portrait subjects.

Use the self-timer for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera

shake ( 83).

Self-timer

Press shutter-release button once to raise mirror, again to take photograph

(shutter will be released automatically if shutter-release button is not

pressed for 30s after mirror up). Mirror will be lowered after shutter is re-

leased. Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in situations in which

the least camera movement can result in blurred photographs. Note that

autofocus, metering, and framing can not be conﬁrmed in the viewﬁnder

while mirror is raised.

M^UP

Mirror up

* Average frame rate with continuous-servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a

shutter speed of /s or faster, and memory remaining in memory buﬀer.

To choose a shooting mode, press the mode dial lock

release and turn the mode dial to the desired set-

ting.

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Buﬀer Size

The number of images that can be stored in the memory

buﬀer at current settings is shown in the exposure-count

displays in the viewﬁnder and control panel while the

shutter-release button is pressed (at image qualities of

JPEG Fine, JPEG Normal, and JPEG Basic, the display

will show 25 when the buﬀer contains space for 25 or

more images). This number is updated as photographs are transferred to the memory

card and more memory becomes available in the buﬀer. If 0 is displayed, the memory

buﬀer is full and shooting will slow.

Auto Image Rotation ( 119)

In continuous mode, the orientation recorded for the ﬁrst shot applies to all photographs in

the same burst, even if camera orientation is changed during shooting.

The Memory Buﬀer

The camera is equipped with a memory buﬀer for temporary storage, allowing shooting

to continue while photographs are being saved to the memory card. When the buﬀer is

full, the shutter is disabled until enough data have been transferred to the memory card

to make room for another photograph. In continuous mode, shooting will continue to a

maximum of 100 shots as long as the shutter-release button is held down, although the

frame rate will drop once the buﬀer has ﬁlled.

While photographs are being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the

memory card slot will light. Depending on the number of images in the buﬀer, record-

ing may take from a few seconds to a few minutes. Do not remove the memory card or

remove or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone out. If the camera

is switched oﬀ while data remain in the buﬀer, the power will not turn oﬀ until all images

in the buﬀer have been recorded. To turn the camera oﬀ without recording the images in

the buﬀer, press the button while turning the camera oﬀ (keep the button pressed for

at least one second after turning the camera oﬀ). If the battery is exhausted while images

remain in the buﬀer, the shutter release will be disabled and the images transferred to the

memory card.

The approximate time required to write the entire buﬀer to a 1GB SanDisk SDCFX (Extreme

III) card is as follows (ISO sensitivity set to ISO 100 equivalent):

Uncompressed NEF (RAW)+JPEG Basic (Large)

Uncompressed NEF (RAW)

50s (19 frames)

50s (22 frames)

35s (37 frames)

JPEG Fine (Large)

The buﬀer size shown in the control panel and viewﬁnder is an approximation only. The

ﬁ le size of compressed images varies with the scene recorded, producing variations in the

number of images that can be stored. See the Appendix ( 196) for more information.

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Image Quality and Size

Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph

occupies on the memory card.

Image Quality

The camera supports the following image quality options (listed in descending

order by image quality and ﬁle size):

Mode

Description

Raw 12-bit data from the image sensor are saved directly to the memory

card in Nikon Electronic Format (NEF).

NEF (RAW)

JPEG Fine Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1:4.^*

JPEG Normal Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1:8.^*

JPEG Basic Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1:16.^*

NEF (RAW) + Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one ﬁne-quality

JPEG Fine JPEG image.

NEF (RAW) + Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one normal-quality

JPEG Normal JPEG image.

NEF (RAW) + Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one basic-quality

JPEG Basic JPEG image.

* Size Priority selected for JPEG Compression ( 30).

Image quality can be set using the Image Quality option in the shooting menu

or by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial. Two op-

tions are available for controlling compression: RAW Compression for NEF

(RAW) images ( 31) and JPEG Compression for JPEG images ( 30).

NEF (RAW)/NEF+JPEG

NEF (RAW) images can only be viewed on a computer using the supplied software or Nikon

Capture 4 Version 4.4 or later (available separately;

182). When photographs taken at

NEF (RAW) + JPEG Fine, NEF (RAW) + JPEG Normal, or NEF (RAW) + JPEG Basic are

viewed on the camera, only the JPEG image will be displayed. When photographs taken at

these settings are deleted, both NEF and JPEG images will be deleted.

White balance bracketing can not be used with NEF (RAW) images. Selecting an NEF (RAW)

option for image quality cancels white balance bracketing.

Image Quality, Image Size, and File Size

See the Appendix for information on the number of pictures that can be stored on a mem-

ory card ( 196).

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The Image Quality Menu

Highlight Image Quality in the shooting menu

and press the multi selector to the right.

Highlight the desired option and press the multi

selector to the right. The shooting menu will be

displayed.

The QUAL Button

Press the QUAL button and rotate the main command

dial until the desired setting is displayed in the con-

trol panel (note that RAW Compression and JPEG

Compression can only be adjusted from the shoot-

ing menu).

RAW

FINE

NORM

BASIC

RAW

BASIC

RAW

NORM

RAW

FINE

File Names

Photographs are stored as image ﬁles with names of the form “DSC_nnnn.xxx,” where nnnn

is a four-digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending order

by the camera, and xxx is one of the following three letter extensions:“NEF”for NEF images,

“JPG” for JPEG images, and “NDF” for Dust Oﬀ ref photos ( 121–122). The NEF and JPEG

ﬁ les recorded at a setting of “NEF+JPEG” have the same ﬁle names but diﬀerent exten-

sions. Images recorded at a Color Space setting of AdobeRGB ( 50) have names that

begin with an underscore (e.g.,“_DSC0001.JPG”). The“DSC”portion of the ﬁle name can be

changed using the File Naming option in the shooting menu ( 129).

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The JPEG Compression Menu

The JPEG compression menu oﬀers the following options for JPEG images:

Mode

Size Priority Images are compressed to produce relatively uniform ﬁle size. Quality

(default) varies with scene recorded.

Description

Optimal Quality Optimal image quality. File size varies with scene recorded.

The eﬀects of these options are most pronounced with high ISO sensitivity ( 33),

complex scenes, basic-quality JPEG images, or heavy sharpening ( 46).

Highlight JPEG Compression in the shooting

menu and press the multi selector to the right.

Highlight the desired option and press the multi

selector to the right. The shooting menu will

be displayed. The selected option applies to all

subsequent JPEG-quality images.

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The RAW Compression Menu

The following options are available for NEF (RAW) images:

Mode

NEF (RAW)

(default)

Description

NEF images are not compressed.

Comp. NEF

(RAW)

NEF images are compressed by about 40–50% with little drop in qual-

ity. Recording time is reduced.

Highlight RAW Compression in the shooting

menu and press the multi selector to the right.

Highlight the desired option and press the multi

selector to the right. The shooting menu will

be displayed. The selected option applies to all

subsequent NEF (RAW) images.

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Image Size

Image size is measured in pixels. Smaller sizes produce smaller ﬁles, making

them suited to distribution via e-mail or inclusion in web pages. Conversely, the

larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed without becoming

noticeably “grainy.” Choose image size according to the space available on the

memory card and the task at hand.

Image size

Size (pixels) Approximate size when printed at 200 dpi

Large (3872×2592/10.0 M)

Medium (2896×1944/5.6 M)

Small (1936×1296/2.5 M)

3,872×2,592 49.2×32.9cm (19.36×12.96in.)

2,896×1,944

1,936×1,296

36.8×24.7cm (14.48×9.72in.)

24.6×16.5cm (9.68×6.48in.)

Image size can be set using the Image Size option in the shooting menu or

by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the sub-command dial. Note that the

option selected does not aﬀect the size of NEF (RAW) images. When viewed on

a computer using the supplied software or Nikon Capture 4 Version 4.4 or later

(available separately), NEF images are 3,872×2,592 pixels in size.

The Image Size Menu

Highlight Image Size in the shooting menu

and press the multi selector to the right.

Highlight the desired option and press the multi

selector to the right. The shooting menu will be

displayed.

The QUAL Button

Press the QUAL button and rotate the sub-command

dial until the desired setting is displayed in the con-

trol panel.

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ISO Sensitivity

“ISO sensitivity”is the digital equivalent of ﬁlm speed. The higher the ISO sensitiv-

ity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or

smaller apertures.

ISO sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 100 and ISO

1600 in steps equivalent to /EV. Where high sensitivity is a priority, ISO sensi-

tivity can be further increased up to 1EV over ISO 1600. ISO sensitivity can be

adjusted using the ISO Sensitivity option in the shooting menu or by pressing

the ISO button and rotating the main command dial.

The ISO Sensitivity Menu

Highlight ISO Sensitivity in the shooting menu

and press the multi selector to the right.

Highlight the desired option and press the multi

selector to the right. The shooting menu will be

displayed.

The ISO Button

Press the ISO button and rotate the main command

dial until the desired setting is displayed in the con-

trol panel or viewﬁnder.

* Viewﬁnder display shows

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Noise

The higher the ISO sensitivity, the more likely pictures are to be subject to“noise”in the form

of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels. Photos taken at ISO sensitivities over ISO 1600

will likely contain appreciable amounts of noise.

High ISO NR ( 131)

This option can be used to reduce noise at ISO sensitivities of 400 or more (this reduces the

capacity of the memory buﬀer). Note that although high ISO noise reduction is always in

eﬀect at ISO sensitivities over ISO 800, turning High ISO NR on will increase the amount of

noise reduction performed.

b1—ISO Auto ( 152)

When On is selected for Custom Setting b1 (ISO Auto), the camera will automatically

vary ISO sensitivity from the value selected by the user to help ensure optimum exposure

(maximum can be selected from ISO 200, 400, 800, and 1600). ISO sensitivity can not be

raised above 1600 while ISO Auto is on, and On can not be selected for ISO Auto at ISO

sensitivities over 1600.

b2—ISO Step Value ( 154)

Depending on the option selected for Custom Setting b2, ISO sensitivity can also be set in

increments equivalent to / or 1EV.

ISO step value set to 1/2 step

ISO step value set to 1 step

If possible, the current ISO sensitivity setting is maintained when the step value is changed.

If the current sensitivity setting is not available at the new step value, ISO sensitivity will be

rounded up to the nearest available setting.

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White Balance

The color of light reﬂected from an object varies with the color of the light source.

The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source,

with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct

sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Unlike the ﬁlm used in ﬁlm cameras,

digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the

color of the light source. This is known as“white balance.” For natural coloration,

choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting.

The following options are available:

Approximate

color

Option

temperature^*

Description

White balance adjusted automatically using color tem-

perature measured by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor and image

sensor. For best results, use type G or D lens. With built-

in ﬂash or optional SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights, white

balance reﬂects conditions in eﬀect when ﬂash ﬁres.

3,500–

8,000K

Auto

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Dir. Sunlight

Flash

Cloudy

Shade

3,000K Use under incandescent lighting.

4,200K Use under ﬂuorescent lighting.

5,200K Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight.

5,400K Use with built-in ﬂash or optional Nikon ﬂash units.

6,000K Use in daylight under overcast skies.

8,000K Use in daylight with subjects in the shade.

Choose Color

Temp.

2,500–

Choose color temperature from list of values ( 38).

10,000K

White Balance

Preset

Use gray or white object or existing photograph as

reference for white balance ( 39).

—

* Fine-tuning set to 0. See the Appendix for other values.

Auto white balance is recommended with most light sources. If the desired re-

sults can not be achieved with auto white balance, choose an option from the list

above or use preset white balance.

Studio Strobe Lighting

Auto white balance may not produce the desired results with studio strobe lighting.

Choose a color temperature, use preset white balance, or set white balance to Flash and

use ﬁne tuning to adjust white balance.

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White balance can be set using the White Balance option in the shooting menu

or by pressing the WB button and rotating the main command dial.

The White Balance Menu

Highlight White Balance in the shooting menu

and press the multi selector to the right.

Highlight the desired option and press the multi

selector to the right. Selecting Choose Color

Temp. displays a menu of color temperatures

(

38), White Balance Preset a preset white

balance menu ( 39), other options a ﬁne-tun-

ing dialog ( 37).

The WB Button

Press the WB button and rotate the main command

dial until the desired setting is displayed in the con-

trol panel.

e5—Auto BKT Set ( 166)

When WB Bracketing is selected for custom setting e5 (Auto BKT Set), the camera will

create several images each time the shutter is released. White balance will be varied with

each image, “bracketing”the value currently selected for white balance.

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Fine-Tuning White Balance

At settings other than (Choose Color Temp.) and PRE (White Balance Pre-

set), white balance can be “ﬁne tuned” to compensate for variations in the color

of the light source or to introduce a deliberate“warm”or“cold”cast into an image.

Higher settings (“+”) can be used to lend images a bluish tinge or to compensate

for light sources with a yellow or red cast, while lowering white balance (“–”) can

make photographs appear slightly more yellow or red or compensate for light

sources with a blue cast. Adjustments can be made in the range +3 to –3 in

increments of one. Except in Fluorescent mode, each increment is equivalent

to about 10 mired.

White balance is ﬁne tuned using the White Balance option in the shooting

menu or by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-command dial. At set-

tings other than 0, a

icon appears in the control panel.

The White Balance Menu

Selecting an option other than Choose Color Temp.

or White Balance Preset in the white balance menu

(

35) displays the menu shown at right. Press the

multi selector up or down to choose the desired

value and press the multi selector to the right. The

shooting menu will be displayed.

The WB Button

Press the WB button and rotate the sub-command

dial until the desired value is displayed.

Mired

Any given change in color temperature produces a greater diﬀerence in color at low

color temperatures than it would at higher color temperatures. For example, a change

of 1000K produces a much greater change in color at 3000K than at 6000K. Mired,

calculated by multiplying the inverse of the color temperature by 10⁶, is a measure of

color temperature that takes such variation into account, and as such is the unit used

in color-temperature compensation ﬁlters. E.g.:

• 4000K–3000K(a diﬀerence of 1000K)=83mired

• 7000K–6000K(a diﬀerence of 1000K)=24mired

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Choosing a Color Temperature

Choose a setting of

(Choose Color Temp.) to select the color temperature

from thirty-one predetermined values ranging from 2,500K to 10,000K in incre-

ments of roughly 10 mired (note that the desired results will not be obtained

with ﬂash or ﬂuorescent lighting). Color temperature can be selected in the

white-balance menu or with the WB button and sub-command dial.

The White Balance Menu

Selecting Choose Color Temp. in the white balance

menu ( 35) displays the menu shown at right. Press

the multi selector up or down to choose the desired

value and press the multi selector to the right. The

shooting menu will be displayed.

The WB Button

Press the WB button and rotate the sub-command

dial until the desired value is displayed.

…

Take Test Shots

Take a test shot to determine if the selected value is appropriate to the light source.

Color Temperature

The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions. Color

temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source, deﬁned with reference

to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same

wavelengths. While light sources with a color temperature in the neighborhood of 5,000–

5,500K appear white, light sources with a lower color temperature, such as incandescent

light bulbs, appear slightly yellow or red. Light sources with a higher color temperature

appear tinged with blue.

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Preset White Balance

Preset white balance is used to record and recall custom white balance settings

for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a

strong color cast. Two methods are available for setting preset white balance:

Method

Description

Direct

Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in

measurement ﬁ nal photograph and white balance is measured by camera ( 40).

Copy from White balance is copied from photo on memory card ( 42) or white bal-

existing

ance value is copied from Nikon Capture 4 Version 4.4 or later (available

photograph separately; 182).

The camera can store up to ﬁve values for preset white balance in presets d-0

through d-4. A descriptive comment can be added to any white balance preset

(

42).

d-0

d-1 – d-4

Stores last

measured

Store values copied from d-0 (

42).

value ( 40).

Store values cop-

ied from images

on memory card

(

42).

Store values created in Nikon Capture 4 Version 4.4 or

later (available separately; 182).

White Balance Presets

Changes to white balance presets apply to all shooting menu banks ( 125). A conﬁrma-

tion dialog will be displayed if the user attempts to change a white balance preset created

in another shooting menu bank (no warning is displayed for preset d-0).

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Measuring a Value for White Balance

White balance can be measured with reference to a neutral gray object. The new

value for white balance is automatically stored in preset d-0.

Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in

the ﬁnal photograph. A standard gray card can be used as a reference in

studio settings.

Press the WB button and rotate the main com-

mand dial until

is displayed in the control

panel. If the new value for preset white balance

will be used immediately, select preset d-0 by

pressing the WB button and rotating the sub-

command dial until d-0 is displayed. Otherwise

there is no need to select d-0 when measuring a

new value for white balance.

Release the WB button brieﬂy and then press the

button until the

icon starts to ﬂash. A blink-

ing will also appear in the control panel and

viewﬁnder frame-count displays.

Frame the reference object so that it ﬁlls the

viewﬁnder and press the shutter-release button

all the way down. The camera will measure a

value for white balance and use this value when

preset white balance is selected. No photograph will be recorded; white

balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in fo-

cus.

To exit without measuring a new value for white balance, press the WB

button.

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If the camera was able to measure a value for

white balance,

will ﬂash in the control

panel and the viewﬁnder will show a ﬂashing

for about three seconds before the camera

returns to shooting mode.

If lighting is too dark or too bright, the camera

may be unable to measure white balance.

ﬂ ashing will appear in the control panel

and viewﬁnder for about three seconds. Return

to Step 4 and measure white balance again.

The new value for white balance will be stored in preset d-0, automatically replac-

ing the previous value for this preset (no conﬁrmation dialog will be displayed).

To use the new value, select preset d-0 (if no value has been measured for white

balance before d-0 is selected, white balance will be set to a color temperature of

5,200K, the same as Direct Sunlight). The new white balance value will remain

in preset d-0 until white balance is measured again. By copying preset d-0 to one

of the other presets before measuring a new value for white balance, up to ﬁve

white balance values can be stored ( 42).

Nikon Capture 4

Nikon Capture 4 Version 4.4 or later (available separately) can be used to edit white

balance when RAW photographs taken with the D200 are displayed on a computer.

The edited value can be copied directly to a white balance preset while the camera is

connected to a computer, or the image can be saved to the camera memory card and

the white balance value copied using the Select Image option in the preset menu.

Any comments created with Nikon Capture 4 will also be copied to the comment for

the selected preset. See the Nikon Capture 4 manual for details.

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Preset White Balance Options

Selecting White Balance Preset in the White Balance menu ( 35) displays

the menu of white-balance presets shown in Step 1. To display options for a

selected preset:

Highlight desired preset.^*

View options for highlighted preset.^†

* To set white balance to the value for the highlighted preset and return to shooting mode

without completing Step 2, press button.

† To view options for other presets, highlight name of current preset (d-0–d-4) and press

multi selector right.

Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right

to select.

Option

Set

Description

Set white balance to value for selected preset and return to shooting

menu.

Edit

Text edit dialog is displayed ( 118). Enter comment of up to 36 charac-

Comment ters for current preset and press button to return to Step 1.

Photos on memory card are displayed as thumbnail images. Use multi

selector to highlight photos; press button to view highlighted photo

Select Image

full frame. Press center of multi selector to copy white balance value (and

(d-1–d-4 only)

comment, if any) for highlighted image to current preset and return to

Step 1. Only photos taken with D200 can be selected.

Copy d-0 Copy white balance value (and comment, if any) for preset d-0 to current

(d-1–d-4 only) preset and return to Step 1.

The WB Button

At a setting of

(White Balance Preset), presets can

also be selected by pressing the WB button and rotating

the sub-command dial. The current preset is displayed

while the WB button is pressed.

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White Balance Bracketing

White balance bracketing creates multiple images each time the shutter is re-

leased, “bracketing” the current white balance setting ( 35). Only one shot

is required to complete the bracketing sequence. White balance bracketing is

recommended when shooting under mixed lighting or experimenting with dif-

ferent white balance settings. White balance bracketing is not available at white-

balance settings of

(Choose Color Temp.) or

(White Balance Preset)

or at image qualities of NEF (RAW), NEF+JPEG Fine, NEF+JPEG Normal, or

NEF+JPEG Basic.

To use white balance bracketing:

Choose WB Bracketing for Custom Setting e5

(Auto BKT Set; 166).

Pressing the

mand dial to choose the number of shots in the

bracketing sequence ( 197). At settings other

than zero, a

tor will appear in the control panel.

button, rotate the main com-

icon and bracketing indica-

If the number of shots in the bracketing program

exceeds the number of exposures remaining,

(

) will be displayed and the number

of exposures remaining will blink. Shooting can

begin if a new memory card is inserted.

Pressing the button, rotate the sub-command

dial to choose the white balance adjustment (

197). Each increment is roughly equivalent to 10

mired.

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Compose a photograph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will be processed to

create the number of copies speciﬁed in the bracketing program, and each

copy will have a diﬀerent white balance. Modiﬁcations to white balance

are added to the white balance adjustment made with white balance ﬁne-

tuning.

To cancel bracketing, press the button and rotate the main command

dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero and

white-balance bracketing indicator is no longer displayed in the control

panel. The program last in eﬀect will be restored the next time bracketing

is activated. Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two-but-

ton reset ( 97), although in this case the bracketing program will not be

restored the next time bracketing is activated.

Image Quality

Selecting NEF (RAW), NEF+JPEG Fine, NEF+JPEG Normal, or NEF+JPEG Basic cancels

white balance bracketing.

Shooting Mode

In all modes (including self-timer and continuous modes), only one shot will be taken each

time the shutter-release button is pressed. Each shot will be processed to create the num-

ber of copies speciﬁed in the bracketing program.

Turning the Camera Oﬀ

If the camera is turned oﬀ while the camera while the memory card access lamp is lit, the

camera will power oﬀ only after all photographs in the sequence have been recorded. To

turn the camera oﬀ without recording the remaining photographs, press the

button

while turning the camera oﬀ (keep the

turning the camera oﬀ).

button pressed for at least one second after

Bracketing Programs

See the Appendix for a list of white balance bracketing programs.

e7—Auto BKT Order ( 167)

This option can be used to change the bracketing order.

e8—Auto BKT Selection ( 167)

If desired, the main command dial can be used to turn bracketing on and oﬀ and the sub-

command dial to select both the number of shots and the white-balance increment.

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Optimizing Images

The options in the Optimize Image menu can be used to optimize photographs

according to how the picture will be used or the type of scene. Sharpening, con-

trast, color reproduction, saturation, and hue can also be customized individually

to match the user’s creative intent.

Option

Normal

(default)

Description

Recommended for most situations.

Softens outlines, producing natural images suitable for portraits

or retouching on a computer.

Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid

images with vibrant reds, greens, and blues.

Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp

images with sharp outlines.

Softer

Vivid

More vivid

Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel

to skin of portrait subjects.

PO Portrait

Customize sharpness, contrast, color reproduction, saturation,

and hue ( 46).

Custom

Black-and-white Take photos in black-and-white.

Black-and-white

A B/W icon is displayed in the viewﬁnder when shooting in black-and-white ( 6).

At Settings Other than Custom

At settings other than Custom:

• Photographs are optimized for current shooting conditions. Results will vary with ex-

posure and the position of the subject in the frame, even in scenes of the same type.

To take a series of photographs with identical image optimization, choose Custom and

adjust settings individually, being sure not to select Auto for Image Sharpening, Tone

Compensation, or Saturation.

• Use a type G or D lens for best results.

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To select an image optimization option:

Highlight Optimize Image in the shooting

menu ( 124) and press the multi selector to

the right.

Highlight the desired option and press the multi

selector to the right. If Custom is selected, a

menu of custom options will be displayed (

49). In all other cases, the shooting menu will be

displayed.

Customizing Image Enhancement Options

Select Custom to make separate adjustments to sharpening, contrast, color re-

production, saturation, and hue.

Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening

During shooting, the camera processes photographs to emphasize the borders

between light and dark areas, making pictures appear sharper. Sharpening can

be customized using the Image Sharpening menu.

Option

Description

Camera automatically adjusts sharpening according to subject. Re-

sults vary from shot to shot, even in scenes of same type; choose

diﬀerent setting to take multiple shots with same sharpening. For

best results, use type G or D lens.

Auto

(default)

Normal

Low

All images are sharpened by same standard amount.

Images are sharpened less than standard amount.

Medium Low Images are sharpened slightly less than standard amount.

Medium High Images are sharpened slightly more than standard amount.

High

None

Images are sharpened more than standard amount.

Images are not sharpened.

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Adjusting Contrast: Tone Compensation

As photographs are saved to the memory card, they are processed to adjust the

distribution of tones in the image, enhancing contrast. Tone compensation is

performed by means of tone curves that deﬁne the relationship between the dis-

tribution of tones in the original image and the compensated result. The Tone

Compensation menu controls the type of curve used.

Option

Description

Camera automatically optimizes contrast by selecting appropriate curve.

Curve varies from shot to shot, even in scenes of same type; to take mul-

Auto

(default) tiple shots with same curve, choose diﬀerent setting. For best results, use

type G or D lens.

Camera uses same standard curve for all images. Suited to most scenes,

whether dark or bright.

Normal

Less

Prevents highlights on portrait subjects from being“washed out”in direct

Contrast sunlight.

Contrast

Preserves detail in misty landscapes and other low-contrast subjects.

Custom curve can be created in Nikon Capture 4 Version 4.4 or later (avail-

able separately) and downloaded to camera. Choose Custom to select

this user-deﬁned curve. If no custom curve has been created, this option

is equivalent to Normal.

Custom

Suiting Colors to the Subject: Color Mode

Much as ﬁlm cameras oﬀer a choice of ﬁlms for diﬀerent subjects, the D200 oﬀers

a choice of color modes with subtly diﬀerent palettes.

Option

(default)

Description

Choose for portrait shots.

Choose for photographs that will be extensively processed or retouched. This

option is available only when AdobeRGB is selected for Color space.

Choose for nature or landscape shots.

III

Mode II

If sRGB is chosen for Color space when Color mode is set to Mode II, Color mode will be

reset to the mode in eﬀect when sRGB was last selected.

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Controlling Vividness: Saturation

Saturation controls the vividness of colors.

Description

Option

Camera automatically adjusts saturation according to subject. For best

results, use type G or D lens.

Auto

Normal

(default)

Normal vividness. Recommended for most situations.

Reduced vividness. Use when taking pictures that will later be re-

touched by computer.

Increased vividness. Use for vivid, photoprint eﬀect when taking pic-

tures that will be printed“as is,”without further modiﬁcation.

Moderate

Enhanced

Controlling Color: Hue Adjustment

Hue can be adjusted in the range of about –9° to +9° in increments of 3°. If red

is taken as the starting color, raising hue above 0° (the default setting) would

introduce a yellow cast, making colors that would be red at a setting of 0° appear

increasingly orange. Lowering hue below 0° would introduce a blue cast, mak-

ing colors that would be red at a setting of 0° appear increasingly purple.

Hue

The RGB color model used in digital photographs reproduces colors using diﬀering

amounts of red, green, and blue light. By mixing two colors of light, a variety of diﬀerent

colors can be produced. For example, red combined with a small amount of green light

produces orange. If red and green are mixed in equal amounts, yellow results, while

a smaller amount of red produces a yellow green. Mixing diﬀerent amounts of red

and blue light produces colors ranging from a reddish purple through purple to navy,

while mixing diﬀerent amounts of green and blue light produces colors ranging from

emerald to turquoise. (Adding a third color of light results in lighter hues; if all three

are mixed in equal amounts, the results range from white through gray.) When this

progression of hues is arranged in a circle, the result is known as a color wheel.

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Choosing Custom Image Optimization Options

Choosing Custom in the Optimize Image menu ( 45) displays the menu

shown in Step 1.

Highlight optimization option.

Display sub-menu.

Highlight option.

Make selection. Repeat steps 1–4 to

adjust other options.

Highlight Done.

Return to shooting menu.

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Color Space

The options in the Color Space menu determine the gamut of colors available

for color reproduction. Choose a color space according to how photographs will

be processed on leaving the camera.

Option

sRGB

(default)

Description

Choose for photographs that will be printed or used “as is,” with no

further modiﬁcation. Color mode II is not available ( 47).

This color space is capable of expressing a wider gamut of colors than

AdobeRGB sRGB, making it the preferred choice for images that will be extensively

processed or retouched.

Highlight Color Space in the shooting menu

and press the multi selector to the right.

Highlight the desired option and press the multi

selector to the right.

Color Space

sRGB is recommended when taking photographs that will be printed without modiﬁcation

or viewed in applications that do not support color management, or when taking photo-

graphs that will be printed with ExifPrint, the direct printing option on some household

printers, or kiosk printing or other commercial print services. Adobe RGB photographs can

also be printed using these options, but colors will not be as vivid.

JPEG photographs taken in the Adobe RGB color space are Exif 2.21 and DCF 2.0 compliant;

applications and printers that support Exif 2.21 and DCF 2.0 will select the correct color

space automatically. If the application or device does not support Exif 2.21 and DCF 2.0,

select the appropriate color space manually. For more information, see the documentation

provided with the application or device.

Nikon Software

Nikon Capture 4 Version 4.4 or later (available separately) and PictureProject automatically

select the correct color space when opening photographs created with the D200.

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Focus

This section describes the options that control how your camera focuses: focus

mode, focus-area selection, and AF-area mode.

Focus Mode

Focus mode is controlled by the focus mode selector

on the front of the camera. There are two autofocus

(AF) modes, in which the camera focuses automati-

cally when the shutter-release button is pressed half-

way, and one manual focus mode, in which focus

must be adjusted manually using the focusing ring

on the lens:

Option

Description

Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus

locks when in-focus indicator (●) appears in viewﬁnder, and remains locked

Single- while shutter-release button is pressed halfway (focus lock). At default set-

servo AF tings, shutter can only be released when in-focus indicator is displayed (fo-

cus priority).

Camera focuses continuously while shutter-release button is pressed half-

way. If subject moves, focus will be adjusted to compensate (predictive focus

Continuous-

servo AF

tracking;

52). At default settings, photographs can be taken whether or

not camera is in focus (release priority).

Camera does not focus automatically; focus must be adjusted manually us-

ing the lens focusing ring. If maximum aperture of lens is f/5.6 or faster,

viewﬁnder focus indicator can be used to conﬁrm focus (electronic range

ﬁ nding), but photographs can be taken at any time, whether or not camera

is in focus.

Manual

Choose single-servo AF when photographing stationary subjects. Continuous-

servo AF may be a better choice with erratically-moving subjects. Manual focus

is recommended when the camera is unable to focus using autofocus.

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The AF-ON Button

For the purpose of focusing the camera, pressing the AF-

ON button has the same eﬀect as pressing the shutter-re-

lease button halfway.

Predictive Focus Tracking

In continuous-servo AF, the camera will automatically initiate predictive focus tracking if

the subject moves while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or the AF-ON but-

ton is pressed. In predictive focus tracking, the camera will track focus while attempting

to predict where the subject will be when the shutter is released.

a1—AF-C Mode Priority ( 148)

If Focus is selected for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C Mode Priority), photographs can be

taken in continuous servo-AF only when the camera is in focus. Note that regardless of the

setting selected, focus will not lock when the in-focus indicator is displayed.

a2—AF-S Mode Priority ( 148)

If Release is selected for Custom Setting a2 (AF-S Mode Priority), photographs can be

taken in single servo-AF even when the camera is not in focus. Note that regardless of the

setting selected, focus will lock when the in-focus indicator is displayed.

a5—Lock-On ( 150)

This option controls whether the camera immediately adjusts focus to track a subject when

the distance to the subject changes drastically.

a6—AF Activation ( 151)

If AF-ON Only is selected for Custom Setting a6 (AF Activation), the camera will only

focus when the AF-ON button is pressed, not when the shutter-release button is pressed

halfway.

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Focus Area Selection

At default settings, the D200 oﬀers a choice of eleven focus areas that together

cover a wide area of the frame. The focus area can be selected manually, allow-

ing photographs to be composed the main subject positioned almost anywhere

in the frame, or automatically to ensure that the subject closest to the camera is

always in focus regardless of where it is the frame (closest-subject priority; 54).

Group dynamic-AF can be used to focus on the closest subject in a selected area

of the frame ( 54).

To select the focus area, rotate the focus selector lock

to the “●“ position. The multi selector can then be

used to select the focus area.

To select the center focus area (or focus area group)

at any time, press the center of the multi selector.

The focus selector lock can be rotated to the “L”

(locked) position following selection to prevent the

selected focus area from changing when the multi

selector is pressed.

Focus Area Selection

The focus area can not be changed when the exposure meters are oﬀ, during playback, or

while menus are displayed.

a3—Focus Area Frame ( 148)

In single-area ( ) and dynamic-area AF ( ), select Wide Frame (7 Areas) to choose

from seven wide focus areas instead of the normal eleven ( 55–56).

a7—AF Area Illumination ( 151)

Depending on the option selected for Custom Setting a7 (AF Area Illumination), the ac-

tive focus area will be highlighted brieﬂy in red to improve contrast as needed (“Vari-Brite”

focus areas), highlighted at all times, or never highlighted.

a8—Focus Area ( 151)

This option can be used to set focus area selection to“wrap around.”

f1—Center Button > Shooting Mode ( 168)

Depending on the option selected for Center Button >Shooting Mode (Custom Set-

ting f1), pressing the center of the multi selector will have no eﬀect or will illuminate the

selected focus area.

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AF-Area Mode

AF-area mode determines how the focus area is

selected in autofocus mode. To select the AF-area

mode, rotate the AF-area mode selector. The select-

ed mode is shown by an icon in the control panel

(see below).

Mode

Icon

Description

User selects focus area using multi selector; camera focuses on

subject in selected focus area only. Use for relatively static com-

positions with subjects that will stay in selected focus area.

User selects focus area manually, but camera uses information

from multiple focus areas to determine focus. If subject leaves

selected focus area even brieﬂy, camera will focus based on infor-

mation from other focus areas (focus area selected in viewﬁnder

does not change). Use with continuous-servo AF to follow er-

ratically moving subjects and in other situations in which it is dif-

ﬁ cult to keep subject in selected focus area.

Single-area AF

Dynamic-area

User chooses focus area group (see

right). Camera focuses on center

Top

of selected group; if subject leaves

focus area even brieﬂy, camera fo-

cuses based on information from

other focus areas in same group.

Use when subject is moving errati-

cally but place of subject in overall

composition is known. Custom

Left

Center Right

Bottom

Group

dynamic- AF

Setting a4 ( 149) can be used to change how focus areas are

grouped or to focus on closest subject in selected group.

Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject clos-

est to camera. Prevents out-of-focus shots when photograph-

ing erratically moving subjects. Focus area can not be selected

manually and is not displayed in viewﬁnder or control panel.

Dynamic-area

AF with closest

subject priority

Manual Focus

Single-area AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used.

The Control Panel

The selected focus area or group of focus areas is shown in the control panel in single-area

AF, dynamic-area AF, and group dynamic-AF. The illustrations in the “Icon” column show

the display when the center focus area or focus area group is selected. The control panel

display does not show the focus area selected by the camera for dynamic-area AF with

closest subject priority.

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Focus Zone Selection

When

54), the user can select from normal or wide focus areas (only normal focus

areas are available when group dynamic-area or closest subject priority

(single-area AF) or

(dynamic-area AF) is selected for AF-area mode

(

AF is selected for AF-area mode).

Option

Description

Normal Frame

(11 Areas)

User can select from eleven focus areas; camera focuses on selected fo-

cus area. Use to focus on speciﬁc areas of subject.

(default)

User can select from seven focus areas each covering wide area of

Wide Frame frame, making it easier to position subject in focus area and reducing

(7 Areas)

time needed to frame photographs. May produce unpredictable results

if focus area contains multiple subjects.

Focus areas are displayed in the control panel and viewﬁnder as follows:

Control panel

Single-area AF

Dynamic-area AF

Viewﬁ nder

Normal Frame

(11 Areas)

Wide Frame

(7 Areas)

To choose focus zone size using Custom Setting a3 (Focus Area Frame), display

the Custom Settings menu and follow the steps below.

Highlight Autofocus.

Display options.

Highlight a3 Focus Area Frame.

Display options.

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Highlight option.

Make selection.

To choose focus zone size using the FUNC. button and sub-command dial:

Select Focus Area Frame for Custom Setting f4

(FUNC. Button; 170).

Press the FUNC. button and rotate the sub-com-

mand dial. Wide focus zones are used when

WIDE is displayed in the control panel.

Focus Lock

Focus lock can be used to change the composition after focusing, making it pos-

sible to focus on a subject that will not be in a focus area in the ﬁnal composition.

It can also be used when the autofocus system is unable to focus ( 59).

In single-servo AF, focus locks automatically when the in-focus indicator (●) ap-

pears in the viewﬁnder. In continuous-servo AF, focus must be locked manually

using the AE-L/AF-L button. To recompose a photograph using focus lock:

Position the subject in the selected focus area

and press the shutter-release button halfway to

initiate focus.

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Check that the in-focus indicator (●) appears in the viewﬁnder.

Single-servo AF

Focus will lock automatically when the in-focus

indicator appears, and remain locked until you

remove your ﬁnger from the shutter-release

button. Focus can also be locked by pressing

the AE-L/AF-L button (see below).

Continuous-servo AF

Press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock both focus and

exposure. Focus will remain locked while the AE-

L/AF-L button is pressed, even if you later remove

your ﬁnger from the shutter-release button.

Recompose the photograph and shoot.

In single-servo AF, focus will remain locked between shots as long as the shut-

ter-release button is kept pressed halfway, allowing several photographs in suc-

cession to be taken at the same focus setting. Focus will also remain locked

between shots while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed.

Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus

lock is in eﬀect. If the subject moves, focus again at the new distance.

c2—AE-L/AF-L ( 156)

This option controls whether the AE-L/AF-L button locks focus and exposure (the default

setting), focus only, or exposure only.

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The AF-Assist Illuminator

The built-in AF assist illuminator enables the camera

to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. The cam-

era must be in focus mode S (single-servo autofocus),

an AF-Nikkor lens must be attached, and the center

focus area or focus area group must be selected or

closest subject priority in eﬀect. If these conditions are met and the subject is

poorly lit, the illuminator will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation

when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

For the AF-assist illuminator to function correctly, the lens must have a focal

length of 24–200mm and the subject must be in range of the illuminator. Lens

hoods should be removed. With most lenses, the illuminator has a range of about

0.5–3m (1ft. 8in.–9ft. 10in.). With the following lenses, autofocus with AF-assist

illumination is not available at ranges under 0.7m (2ft. 4in.):

• AF Micro ED 200mm f/4D

• AF-S VR ED 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G

• AF-S ED 28–70mm f/2.8D

• AF Micro ED 70–180mm f/4.5–5.6D

With the following lens, AF assist is not available at ranges under 1m (3ft. 3in.):

• AF-S DX ED 55–200mm f/4–5.6G

With the following lenses, AF assist is not available at ranges under 1.5m (4ft. 11in.):

• AF-S VR ED 70–200mm f/2.8G

• AF ED 80–200mm f/2.8D

• AF-S ED 80–200mm f/2.8D

With the following lens, AF assist is not available at ranges under 2.5m (8ft. 2in.):

• AF VR ED 80–400mm f/4.5–5.6D

AF assist is not available with the AF-S VR ED 200–400mm f/4G.

Continuous Use of the AF-Assist Illuminator

After the AF-assist illuminator has been used for several consecutive shots, it may turn oﬀ

brieﬂy to protect the lamp. The illuminator can be used again after a short pause. Note that

the illuminator may become hot with continuous use.

a9—AF Assist ( 152)

This option can be used to turn AF-assist illumination oﬀ.

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Under the conditions described above, the optional SB-800 and SB-600 Speed-

lights and SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander will provide active AF illumi-

nation for the following focus areas:

AF lens focal length

Normal frame (11 areas)

Wide frame (7 areas)

23–34mm

35–70mm

71–105mm

With other Speedlights, the camera AF assist illuminator will be used.

Getting Good Results with Autofocus

Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. If the cam-

era is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 60) or use focus lock

(

56) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose

the photograph.

There is little or no

contrast between

the subject and the

background

The focus area

contains objects at

diﬀerent distances

from the camera

Example: subject is the same color as the Example: subject is inside a cage.

background.

The subject is dom-

inated by regular

geometric patterns

The focus area

contains areas of

sharply contrasting

brightness

Example: a row of windows in a skyscraper. Example: subject is half in the shade.

The subject appears

smaller than the

focus area

The subject many

contains ﬁne details

Example: focus area contains both fore- Example: a ﬁeld of ﬂowers or other subjects

ground subject and distant buildings. that are small or lack variation in brightness.

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Manual Focus

Manual focus is available for lenses that do not sup-

port autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when auto-

focus does not produce the desired results ( 59).

To focus manually, set the focus-mode selector to M

and adjust the lens focusing ring until the image dis-

played on the clear matte ﬁeld in the viewﬁnder is in

focus. Photographs can be taken at any time, even

when the image is not in focus.

The Electronic Range Finder

If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster,

the viewﬁnder focus indicator can be used to conﬁrm

whether the portion of the subject in the selected fo-

cus area is in focus. After positioning the subject in

the active focus area, press the shutter-release button

halfway and rotate the lens focusing ring until the in-

focus indicator (●) is displayed.

Focal Plane Position

To determine the distance between your subject and the

camera, measure from the focal plane mark on the cam-

era body. The distance between the lens mounting ﬂange

and the focal plane is 46.5mm (1.83in.).

A-M Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority

When using a lens that oﬀers A-M selection, select M when focusing manually. With lenses

that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually with

the lens set to M or M/A. See the documentation provided with your lens for details.

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Exposure

Metering

The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure:

Method

Description

1,005-pixel RGB sensor sets exposure based on variety of information from all

areas of frame. With type G or D lens, camera uses 3D color matrix metering II

for natural results even when frame is dominated by bright (white or yellow)

or dark (black or dark green) colors. With other CPU lenses, 3D range informa-

tion is not included; instead, camera uses color matrix metering II. Color matrix

metering is available when focal length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lens

are speciﬁed using Non-CPU Lens Data item in shooting menu ( 93; center-

weighted metering is used if focal length or aperture is not speciﬁed). Matrix

metering will not produce desired results with autoexposure lock ( 70) or ex-

posure compensation ( 72), but is recommended in most other situations.

Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to area in center of

frame 8mm (0.31in.) in diameter, shown by corresponding 8-mm reference

circle in viewﬁnder. Classic meter for portraits; recommended when using ﬁl-

ters with an exposure factor (ﬁlter factor) over 1× ( 181).^*

3D color

matrix II/

Color

matrix II/

Color

matrix

Center-

weighted

Camera meters circle 3mm (0.12in.) in diameter (approximately 2.0% of frame).

Circle is centered on current focus area (in group dynamic AF, on center focus

area of current group; 54), making it possible to meter oﬀ-center subjects (if

non-CPU lens is used or if dynamic-area AF with closest subject priority is in ef-

fect, camera will meter center focus area). Ensures that subject will be correctly

exposed, even when background is much brighter or darker.^*

Spot

* For improved precision with non-CPU lenses, specify lens focal length and maximum

aperture in Non-CPU Lens Data menu ( 93).

Before shooting, rotate the metering selector to

choose a method suited to the composition and

lighting conditions, and conﬁrm your selection in the

viewﬁnder.

b6—Center Weight ( 155)

This option controls the size of the area assigned the greatest weight in center-weighted

metering.

b7—Fine Tune Exposure ( 156)

Optimal exposure can be ﬁne-tuned separately for each metering method (note that the

exposure compensation icon is not displayed when exposure is ﬁne-tuned).

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Exposure Mode

Exposure mode determines how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture

when adjusting exposure. Four modes are available: programmed auto (P), shut-

ter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), and manual (M).

Depth-of-Field Preview

To preview the eﬀects of aperture, press and hold the

depth-of-ﬁeld preview button. The lens will be stopped

down to the aperture value selected by the camera

(modes P and S) or the value chosen by the user (modes

A and M), allowing depth of ﬁeld to be previewed in the

viewﬁnder (the built-in ﬂash and optional SB-800, SB-600,

and SB-R200 Speedlights will emit a modeling ﬂash).

CPU Lenses

When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring, lock the aperture ring at the min-

imum aperture (highest f/-number). At other settings, the shutter release will be disabled

and a blinking

will appear in the aperture displays in the control panel and viewﬁnder.

Type G lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring.

b1—ISO Auto ( 152)

When Custom Setting b1 (ISO Auto) is on, the camera automatically varies ISO sensitivity

between ISO 100 and a maximum selected by the user to help ensure optimum exposure

and ﬂash level. In exposure modes P and A, the camera adjusts ISO sensitivity when the

shutter speed needed to obtain optimum exposure would be faster than /s or slower

than a speciﬁed value. Otherwise the camera adjusts ISO sensitivity when the limits of the

camera exposure metering system are exceeded (mode S) or when optimum exposure can

not be achieved at the shutter-speed and aperture selected by the user (mode M).

e4—Modeling Flash ( 166)

If Oﬀ is selected for Custom Setting e4 (Modeling Flash), the built-in ﬂash and optional

SB-800, SB-600, and SB-R200 Nikon Speedlights will not emit a modeling ﬂash when the

depth-of-ﬁeld preview button is pressed.

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P: Programmed Auto

In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture ac-

cording to a built-in program ( 195) for optimal exposure in most situations.

This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want

to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. Adjustments can

be made using ﬂexible program, exposure compensation ( 72), and auto ex-

posure bracketing ( 73). Programmed auto is only available with CPU lenses.

To take photographs in programmed auto:

Press the

button and rotate the main com-

mand dial until P is displayed in the viewﬁnder

and control panel.

Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

Flexible Program

In mode P, diﬀerent combinations of shutter speed and

aperture can be selected by rotating the main command

dial (“ﬂexible program”). All combinations produce the

same exposure. While ﬂexible program is in eﬀect, an as-

terisk (“*”) appears next to the exposure-mode indicator in the control panel. To restore

default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the main command dial until the

indicator is no longer displayed. Default settings can also be restored by turning the

camera oﬀ, selecting another exposure mode, performing a two-button reset ( 97),

or choosing another setting for Custom Setting b3 (EV Step; 154).

Non-CPU Lenses

Exposure mode A (aperture-priority auto) is automatically selected when a non-CPU lens

is attached. The exposure mode indicator (P) will blink in the control panel and A will be

displayed in the viewﬁnder. For more information, see“Aperture-Priority Auto”( 66).

Exposure Warning

If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, one of the following indicators

will be displayed in the control panel and viewﬁnder:

Indicator

Description

Subject too bright. Use optional Neutral Density (ND) ﬁlter or lower ISO sensitivity ( 33).

Subject too dark. Use ﬂash or raise ISO sensitivity ( 33).

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S: Shutter-Priority Auto

In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera auto-

matically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Shutter

speed can be set to values between 30s and /s. Use slow shutter speeds to

suggest motion by blurring moving objects, high shutter speeds to “freeze” mo-

tion. Shutter-priority auto is only available with CPU lenses.

To take photographs in shutter-priority auto:

Press the

button and rotate the main com-

mand dial until S is displayed in the viewﬁnder

and control panel.

Rotate the main command dial to choose the

desired shutter speed.

Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

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Non-CPU Lenses

Exposure mode A (aperture-priority auto) is automatically selected when a non-CPU lens

is attached. The exposure mode indicator (S) will blink in the control panel and A will be

displayed in the viewﬁnder.

Changing from Mode M to Mode S

If you select a shutter speed of

in mode M and then select mode S without changing

the shutter speed, the shutter-speed display will ﬂash and the shutter can not be released.

Rotate the main command dial to select a diﬀerent shutter speed before shooting.

Exposure Warning

If the camera is unable to produce the correct exposure at the selected shutter speed,

the electronic analog exposure display ( 69) in the viewﬁnder will show the amount of

under- or over-exposure and one of the following indicators will be displayed in the control

panel and viewﬁnder aperture displays:

Indicator

Description

Subject too bright. Choose faster shutter speed or lower ISO sensitivity ( 33), or use optional

Neutral Density (ND) ﬁlter.

Subject too dark. Choose slower shutter speed or higher ISO sensitivity ( 33), or use ﬂash.

Long Exp. NR ( 131)

To reduce noise at slow shutter speeds, select On for the Long Exp. NR option in the

shooting menu. Check that the battery is fully charged before making long time expo-

sures.

b3—EV Step ( 154)

This option controls whether changes to shutter speed and aperture are made in incre-

ments equivalent to /EV (the default setting), / EV, or 1 EV.

f5—Command Dials >Change Main/Sub ( 170)

This option can be used to reverse the roles of the command dials so that the sub-com-

mand dial controls shutter speed, while the main command dial controls aperture.

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A: Aperture-Priority Auto

In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automati-

cally selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Small

apertures (high f/-numbers) increase depth of ﬁeld, bringing both the main sub-

ject and background into focus. Large apertures (low f/-numbers) soften back-

ground details and let more light into the camera, increasing the range of the

ﬂ ash and making photographs less susceptible to blurring.

To take photographs in aperture-priority auto:

Press the

button and rotate the main com-

mand dial until A is displayed in the viewﬁnder

and control panel.

Rotate the sub-command dial to choose the de-

sired aperture.

Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

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Non-CPU Lenses

If the maximum aperture of the lens has been speciﬁed using the Non-CPU Lens Data

item in shooting menu ( 93) when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f/-number will

be displayed in the control panel and viewﬁnder, rounded

to the nearest full stop. Otherwise the aperture displays

will show only the number of stops ( , with maximum ap-

erture displayed as

) and the f/-number must be read

from the lens aperture ring.

Exposure Warning

If the camera is unable to produce the correct exposure at the selected aperture, the elec-

tronic analog exposure display ( 69) in the viewﬁnder will show the amount of under- or

over-exposure and one of the following indicators will be displayed in the control panel

and viewﬁnder shutter-speed displays:

Indicator

Description

Subject too bright. Choose smaller aperture (larger f/-number) or ISO sensitivity ( 33), or use

optional Neutral Density (ND) ﬁlter.

Subject too dark. Choose larger aperture (smaller f/-number) or higher ISO sensitivity ( 33),

or use optional Speedlight.

b3—EV Step ( 154)

This option controls whether changes to shutter speed and aperture are made in incre-

ments equivalent to /EV (the default setting), / EV, or 1 EV.

f5—Command Dials ( 170)

Command Dials >Change Main/Sub and Command Dials >Aperture Setting con-

trol whether aperture is assigned with the main command dial, the sub-command dial, or

the lens aperture ring. Regardless of the settings chosen, the sub-command dial is always

used with type G lenses, the lens aperture ring with non-CPU lenses.

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M: Manual

In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter

speed can be set to values between 30s and /s, or the shutter can be held

open for indeﬁnitely for longer exposures (

). Aperture can be set to values

between the minimum and maximum values for the lens. Using the electronic

analog exposure display in the viewﬁnder, you can adjust exposure according to

shooting conditions and the task at hand.

To take photographs in manual exposure mode:

Press the

button and rotate the main com-

mand dial until M is displayed in the viewﬁnder

and control panel.

Rotate the main command dial to choose a

shutter speed, and the sub-command dial to set

aperture. Check exposure in the electronic an-

alog exposure displays (see right), and continue

to adjust shutter speed and aperture until the

desired exposure is achieved.

Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

At a shutter speed of

, the shutter will remain open while the shutter-release button is

held down. Nikon recommends using a fully-charged EN-EL3e battery or an optional EH-6

AC adapter to prevent loss of power while the shutter is open. If the battery is exhausted

during shooting, the camera will record the photograph to the memory card and then turn

oﬀ automatically.

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Electronic Analog Exposure Displays

At shutter speeds other than

, the electronic analog exposure displays in the con-

trol panel and viewﬁnder show whether the photograph would be under- or over-ex-

posed at current settings. Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b3 (EV

Step), the amount of under- or over-exposure is shown in increments of /EV, /EV, or

1EV. If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays will ﬂash.

“EV step” set to “1/3 step”

“EV step” set to “1/2 step”

“EV step” set to “1 step”

Control panel

Viewﬁnder

Control panel

Viewﬁnder

Control panel

Viewﬁnder

Optimal exposure

Underexposed by /EV

Underexposed by /EV

Underexposed by 1EV

Overexposed by more than 3EV^*

* At 1/3 step,

appears in the viewﬁnder when overexposure exceeds 2EV.

AF Micro Nikkor Lenses

Provided that an external exposure meter is used, the exposure ratio need only be taken

into account when the lens aperture ring is used to set aperture.

Non-CPU Lenses

If the maximum aperture of the lens has been speciﬁed using the Non-CPU lens data

item in shooting menu ( 93) when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f/-num-

ber will be displayed in the viewﬁnder and control

panel, rounded to the nearest full stop. Otherwise the

aperture displays will show only the number of stops

(

, with maximum aperture displayed as

) and the f/-

number must be read from the lens aperture ring.

Long Exp. NR ( 131)

To reduce noise at slow shutter speeds, select On for the Long Exp. NR option in the

shooting menu.

b3—EV Step ( 154)

This option controls whether changes to shutter speed and aperture are made in incre-

ments equivalent to /EV (the default setting), / EV, or 1 EV.

f5—Command Dials ( 170)

Command Dials >Change Main/Sub and Command Dials >Aperture setting control

whether aperture is assigned with the main command dial, the sub-command dial, or the

lens aperture ring. Regardless of the settings chosen, the sub-command dial is always used

with type G lenses, the lens aperture ring with non-CPU lenses.

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Autoexposure Lock

When center-weighted metering is used, an area in the center of the frame is

assigned the greatest weight when determining exposure. Similarly, when spot

metering is used, exposure is based upon lighting conditions in the selected fo-

cus area. If the subject is not in the metered area when the picture is taken,

exposure will be based on lighting conditions in the background, and the main

subject may be under- or over-exposed. To prevent this, use autoexposure lock:

Select exposure mode P, S, or A and choose cen-

ter-weighted or spot metering (exposure lock

has no eﬀect in exposure mode M). If using cen-

ter-weighted metering, select the center focus

area with the multi selector ( 53).

Position the subject in the selected focus area and press the shutter-re-

lease button halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway and

the subject positioned in the focus area, press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock

exposure (and focus, except in manual focus mode). Conﬁrm that the in-

focus indicator (●) appears in the viewﬁnder.

While exposure lock is in eﬀect, an AE-L indicator will appear in the view-

ﬁ nder.

Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recom-

pose the photograph and shoot.

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Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture

While exposure lock is in eﬀect, the following settings can be changed without altering

the metered value for exposure:

Exposure mode

Settings

Shutter speed and aperture (ﬂexible program; 63)

Shutter speed

Programmed auto

Shutter-priority auto

Aperture-priority auto

Aperture

The new values can be conﬁrmed in the viewﬁnder and control panel. Note that the

metering method can not be changed while exposure lock is in eﬀect (changes to me-

tering take eﬀect when the lock is released).

Metered Area

In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 3-mm (0.12in.) circle

centered on the selected focus area. In center-weighted metering, exposure will be locked

at the value metered in an 8-mm (0.31in.) circle at the center of the viewﬁnder.

c1—AE Lock ( 156)

If +Release Button is selected for AE Lock, exposure will lock when the shutter-release

button is pressed halfway.

c2—AE-L/AF-L ( 156)

Depending on the option selected, the AE-L/AF-L button locks both focus and exposure (the

default setting), only focus, or only exposure. Options are available for keeping exposure

locked until the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed a second time, the shutter is released, or expo-

sure meters turn oﬀ.

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Exposure Compensation

To obtain the desired results with certain subject compositions, it may be neces-

sary to use exposure compensation to alter exposure from the value suggested

by the camera. As a rule of thumb, positive compensation may be needed when

the main subject is darker than the background, negative values when the main

subject is brighter than the background.

Pressing the

button, rotate the main com-

mand dial and conﬁrm exposure compensation

in the control panel or the viewﬁnder (in the

viewﬁnder, positive values are shown by a

icon, negative values by a

icon). Exposure

compensation can be set to values between

–5EV (underexposure) and +5EV (overexposure)

in increments of /EV.

0EV (

button pressed)

–0.3EV

At values other than 0, the 0 at the center of

the electronic analog exposure displays will ﬂash

+2.0EV

and a

icon will be displayed in the control

panel and viewﬁnder after you release the

button. The current value for exposure compen-

sation can be conﬁrmed in the electronic analog

exposure display or by pressing the

button.

Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot.

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to 0 or

performing a two button reset ( 97). Exposure compensation is not reset

when the camera is turned oﬀ.

b4—Exp Comp/Fine Tune ( 154)

Use this option to set the increments for exposure compensation to / or 1EV.

b5—Exposure Comp. ( 155)

If desired, exposure compensation can be set without pressing the

button.

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Exposure and Flash Bracketing

In exposure bracketing, the camera varies exposure compensation with each

shot, while in the case of ﬂash bracketing, ﬂash level is varied with each shot (i-

TTL and, with the optional SB-800 Speedlight, auto aperture ﬂash control modes

only). Only one photograph is produced each time the shutter is released, mean-

ing that several shots (up to nine) are required to complete the bracketing se-

quence. Exposure and ﬂash bracketing are recommended in situations in which

it is diﬃcult to set exposure and there is not enough time to check results and

adjust settings with each shot.

Select the type of bracketing to be performed

using Custom Setting e5 (Auto BKT Set;

166). Choose AE & Flash to vary both exposure

and ﬂash level (the default setting), AE Only to

vary only exposure, or Flash Only to vary only

ﬂ ash level.

Pressing the

button, rotate the main com-

mand dial to choose the number of shots in the

bracketing sequence ( 198–199). At settings

other than zero, a BKT icon and bracketing indi-

cator will be displayed in the control panel and

the

icon will blink in the control panel and

viewﬁnder.

Pressing the

button, rotate the sub-com-

mand dial to choose the exposure increment

198–199).

(

Bracketing Programs

See the Appendix for a list of exposure and ﬂash bracketing programs.

e8—Auto BKT Selection ( 167)

If desired, the main command dial can be used to turn bracketing on and oﬀ and the sub-

command dial to select both the number of shots and the exposure increment.

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Compose a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure

and/or ﬂash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program se-

lected. Modiﬁcations to exposure are added to those made with exposure

compensation ( 72), making it possible to achieve exposure compensa-

tion values of more than 5EV.

While bracketing is in eﬀect, a bracketing progress indicator will be dis-

played in the control panel. A segment will disappear from the indicator

after each shot.

To cancel bracketing, press the button and rotate the main command

dial until the number of shots in the bracketing sequence is zero and

is no longer displayed in the control panel. The program last in eﬀect will

be restored the next time bracketing is activated. Bracketing can also be

cancelled by performing a two-button reset ( 97), although in this case

the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is

activated. Selecting WB Bracketing for Custom Setting e5 cancels the

current the bracketing program.

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Exposure Bracketing

The camera modiﬁes exposure by varying shutter speed and aperture (programmed

auto), aperture (shutter-priority auto), or shutter speed (aperture-priority auto, manual

exposure mode). When On is selected for Custom Setting b1 (ISO Auto), the camera

will automatically vary ISO sensitivity for optimum exposure when the limits of the cam-

era exposure system are exceeded. If Custom Setting e5 (Auto BKT Set) is set AE Only

or to AE & Flash and On is selected for Custom Setting b1 (ISO Auto), the camera will

vary ISO sensitivity without varying shutter speed or aperture, regardless of the setting

chosen for Custom Setting e6 (see below).

Shooting Mode

In single frame and self-timer modes, one shot will be taken each time the shutter-release

button is pressed. In continuous low speed and continuous high speed modes, shooting

will pause after the number of shots speciﬁed in the bracketing program have been taken.

Shooting will resume the next time the shutter-release button is pressed.

Resuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing

If the memory card ﬁlls before all shots in the sequence have been taken, shooting can be

resumed from the next shot in the sequence after the memory card has been replaced or

shots have been deleted to make room on the memory card. If the camera is turned oﬀ

before all shots in the sequence have been taken, bracketing will resume from the next

shot in the sequence when the camera is turned on.

e6—Manual Mode Bkting ( 167)

This option controls how the camera performs exposure and ﬂash bracketing in manual

exposure mode. Bracketing can be performed by varying ﬂash level together with shutter

speed and/or aperture, or by varying ﬂash level alone.

e7—Auto BKT Order ( 167)

This option can be used to change the bracketing order.

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Flash Photography

Using the Built-in Flash

The D200 is equipped with a Guide Number 12/39 ﬂash (ISO 100, m/ft) that can

be used not only when natural lighting is inadequate, but also to ﬁll in shadows

and backlit subjects or to add a catch light to the subject’s eyes.

The built-in ﬂash supports the following types of ﬂash control:

i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Speedlight emits series of nearly invisible preﬂashes

(monitor preﬂashes) immediately before main ﬂash. Preﬂashes reﬂected from objects in

all areas of frame are picked up by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor and are analyzed in combina-

tion with information from matrix metering system to adjust ﬂash output for natural bal-

ance between main subject and ambient background lighting. If type G or D lens is used,

distance information is included when calculating ﬂash output. Precision of calculation

can be increased for non-CPU lenses by providing lens data (focal length and maximum

aperture; 93–95). Not available when spot metering is used.

Standard i-TTL Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output adjusted to bring lighting in frame to stan-

dard level; brightness of background is not taken into account. Recommended for shots

in which main subject is emphasized at expense of background details, or when exposure

compensation is used. Standard i-TTL ﬂash for digital SLR is activated automatically when

spot metering is selected.

ISO Sensitivity

i-TTL ﬂash control can adjust for ISO sensitivities between 100 and 1600. It may not be

able to adjust ﬂash level appropriately for ISO sensitivities over 1600. When On is selected

for Custom Setting b1 (ISO Auto; 152), ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted as

required for optimal ﬂash output. This may result in foreground subjects being underex-

posed in ﬂash photographs taken at slow shutter speeds, in daylight, or against a bright

background. In these cases, choose a ﬂash mode other than slow sync or select mode A or

M and choose a larger aperture.

Using the Built-in Flash

If the built-in ﬂash is used in continuous shooting mode, only one photograph will be taken

each time the shutter-release button is pressed.

Vibration reduction (available with VR lenses) does not take eﬀect if the shutter-release but-

ton is pressed halfway while the built-in ﬂash is recharging.

After the built-in ﬂash has been used for several consecutive shots, it may turn oﬀ brieﬂy to

protect the ﬂash. The built-in ﬂash can be used again after a short pause.

Flash Angle

The ﬂash angle of the built-in ﬂash can cover the ﬁeld of view of an 18mm lens. It may not

be able to light the entire subject with some lenses or apertures ( 201).

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Flash Sync Modes

The camera supports the following ﬂash sync modes:

Flash sync mode

Front-curtain sync

Red-eye reduction

Description

Recommended for most situations. In programmed auto and ap-

erture-priority auto modes, shutter speed will automatically be set

to values between / and /s (/ to /,s when using optional

Speedlight with Auto FP High-Speed Sync; 160).

Red-eye reduction pre-ﬂash lights for approximately one second

before main ﬂash. Pupils in subject’s eyes to contract, reducing

“red-eye” eﬀect sometimes caused by ﬂash.

Combines red-eye reduction with slow sync. This mode is only

available in programmed auto and aperture-priority auto expo-

sure modes. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring

caused by camera shake.

Red-eye reduction

with slow sync

Flash is combined with speeds as slow as 30s to capture both

subject and background at night or under dim light. This mode

is only available in programmed auto and aperture-priority auto

exposure modes. Use of tripod is recommended to prevent blur-

ring caused by camera shake.

Slow sync

In shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, ﬂash ﬁres just

before the shutter closes, creating eﬀect of a stream of light be-

hind moving objects. In programmed auto and aperture-priority

auto, slow rear-curtain sync is used to capture both subject and

background. Use of tripod is recommended to prevent blurring

caused by camera shake.

Rear-curtain sync

Red-Eye Reduction

Some lenses may block the red-eye reduction lamp, preventing the subject from seeing

the lamp and interfering with red-eye reduction.

Studio Flash Systems

Rear-curtain sync can not be used with studio ﬂash systems, as the correct synchronization

can not be obtained.

Compatible Lenses

See the Appendix for information on the lenses that can be used with the built-in ﬂash.

e3—Built-in Flash ( 161)

Flash mode can be selected from TTL, Manual, Repeating Flash, and Commander

mode. When ﬁred at full power in Manual mode, the built-in ﬂash has a Guide Number

of 13/42 (ISO 100, m/ft). In Repeating Flash mode, the ﬂash ﬁres repeatedly while the

shutter is open. The ﬂash output, number of ﬂashes, and interval between ﬂashes can

be selected from a menu. Commander mode can be used for wireless oﬀ-camera ﬂash

photography with optional SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 Speedlights.

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Using the Built-in Flash

To use the built-in ﬂash:

Choose a metering method ( 61). Select ma-

trix or center-weighted metering to activate i-

TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR. Standard

i-TTL Flash for Digital SLR is activated automati-

cally when spot metering is selected.

Press the ﬂash pop-up button. The built-in ﬂash

will pop up and begin charging. When the ﬂash

is fully charged, the ﬂash-ready indicator will

light.

Press the button and rotate the main com-

mand dial until the desired ﬂash sync icon is dis-

played in the control panel.

Front curtain

sync

Red-eye

reduction

Rear

Red-eye

Slow

curtain

reduction+

sync²

sync³

slow sync¹

1 Available only in exposure modes P and A. In

modes S and M, (red-eye reduction) is selected

when the button is released.

2 In exposure modes P and A, ﬂash-sync mode will

be set to

(slow rear-curtain sync) when the

button is released.

3 Available only in exposure modes P and A. In

modes S and M,

(front-curtain sync) is selected

when button is released.

When the Speedlight Is Not in Use

To save battery power when the Speedlight is not in use, return it to the closed position

by pressing it lightly downward until the latch clicks into place.

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Press the shutter-release button halfway and check exposure (shutter

speed and aperture). The shutter speeds and apertures available when the

built-in ﬂash is raised are listed below.

Exposure mode

Shutter speed

Aperture

Set automatically by camera (/–/s)¹Set automatically 63

Value selected by user (/–30s)²

Set automatically by camera (/–/s)¹

Value selected by user (/–30s)²

by camera

Value selected by

user³

1 Limit for slow shutter speed is set using Custom Setting e2 (Flash Shutter Speed;

161). Regardless of option selected, camera may set shutter to speeds as slow

as 30s at ﬂash sync settings of slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, and slow sync

with red-eye reduction.

2 Speeds faster than /s will be reduced to /s when built-in ﬂash is raised or

optional Speedlight is attached and turned on.

3 Flash range varies with ISO sensitivity and aperture. Consult table of ﬂash of ﬂash

ranges ( 200) when setting aperture in A and M modes.

Check that the ﬂash-ready indicator appears in

the viewﬁnder. If the ﬂash-ready indicator is not

displayed when the built-in ﬂash is used, the

shutter release will be disabled.

Compose the photograph, making sure that the subject is within range of

the ﬂash ( 200), then focus and shoot. If the ﬂash-ready light blinks for

about three seconds after the photograph is taken, the ﬂash has ﬁred at

full output and the photograph may be underexposed. Check the results

in the monitor. If the photograph is underexposed, adjust settings and try

again.

e1—Flash Sync Speed ( 160)

This option can be used to enable Auto FP High-Speed Sync (optional SB-800, SB-600, or

SB-R200 Speedlight required; not available if built-in ﬂash is ﬁred) or to limit the fastest sync

speed to a speed slower than /s. To ﬁx shutter speed at the sync speed limit in exposure

modes S and M, select the setting after the slowest possible shutter speed (30s or

An X will be displayed in the ﬂash sync indicator in the control panel.

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Flash Exposure Compensation

Flash exposure compensation can be used to increase or reduce ﬂash output

from the level chosen by the camera’s ﬂash control system. Flash output can

be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent

unwanted highlights or reﬂections. As a rule of thumb, positive compensation

may be needed when the main subject is darker than the background, negative

compensation when the main subject is brighter than the background.

Pressing the

button, rotate the sub-command

dial and conﬁrm ﬂash exposure compensation in the

control panel or viewﬁnder. Flash exposure compen-

sation can be set to values between –3EV (darker)

and +1EV (brighter) in increments of /EV.

At values other than 0, a

in the control panel and viewﬁnder after you release

the button. The current value for ﬂash exposure

icon will be displayed

compensation can be conﬁrmed by pressing the

button.

Normal ﬂash output can be restored by setting ﬂash exposure compensation to

0.0 or performing a two button reset ( 97). Flash exposure compensation is

not reset when the camera is turned oﬀ.

Using Flash Exposure Compensation with Optional Speedlights

Flash exposure compensation is also available when an optional SB-800 or SB-600

Speedlight is attached.

Modeling Illumination

The built-in ﬂash and optional SB-800, SB-600, and SB-R200 Speedlights emit a model-

ing ﬂash when the camera depth-of-ﬁeld preview button is pressed. Modeling illumi-

nation can be turned oﬀ using Custom Setting e4 (Modeling Flash; 166).

b3—EV Step ( 154)

This option can be used to set the increments for ﬂash compensation to / or 1EV.

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FV Lock

This feature is used to lock ﬂash output, allowing photographs to be recomposed

without changing the ﬂash level. This ensures that ﬂash output is appropriate to

the subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame.

Flash output is adjusted automatically for any changes in ISO sensitivity or aper-

ture. To use FV lock:

Select FV Lock or FV Lock/Lens Data for Cus-

tom Setting f4 (FUNC. Button; 170).

Press the ﬂash pop-up button to raise the ﬂash.

Position the subject in the center of the frame

and press the shutter-release button halfway to

focus.

Press the FUNC. button. The ﬂash will emit a

monitor preﬂash to determine the appropriate

ﬂ ash level. Flash output will be locked at this lev-

el and FV lock icons (

and ) will appear

in the control panel and viewﬁnder.

Recompose the photograph.

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Press the shutter-release button the rest of the

way down to shoot. If desired, additional pic-

tures can be taken without releasing FV lock.

Press the camera FUNC. button to release FV lock

and conﬁrm that the FV lock icons (

and

) are no longer displayed in the control panel

and viewﬁnder.

Using FV Lock with Optional Speedlights

FV lock is also available with SB-800, SB-600, and SB-R200 Speedlights (available sepa-

rately). Set the Speedlight to TTL mode (the SB-800 can also be used in AA mode; see

the Speedlight manual for details). While FV lock is in eﬀect, ﬂash output will automati-

cally be adjusted for changes in Speedlight zoom head position.

When Commander Mode is selected for Custom Setting e3 (Built-in Flash;

161),

FV lock can be used with remote SB-800, SB-600, or SB-R200 ﬂash units if (a) any of the

built-in ﬂash, ﬂash group A, or ﬂash group B is in TTL mode, or (b) a ﬂash group is com-

posed entirely of SB-800 Speedlights in TTL or AA mode.

Using FV Lock with the Built-in Flash

When the built-in ﬂash is used alone, FV lock is only available if TTL (the default setting) is

selected for Custom Setting e3 (Built-in Flash; 161).

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Self-Timer Mode

The self-timer can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits.

Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or place the camera on a

stable, level surface.

Press the shooting mode dial lock release and

rotate the shooting mode dial to select (self-

timer mode).

Frame the photograph and focus. If autofocus

is in eﬀect, be sure not to block the lens when

activating the self-timer. In single-servo autofo-

cus ( 51), photographs can only be taken if the

in-focus (●) indicator appears in the viewﬁnder.

Close the Viewﬁnder Eyepiece Shutter

In exposure modes other than manual, remove the

viewﬁnder eyepiece cup and insert the supplied DK-5

eyepiece cap as shown. This prevents light entering

via the viewﬁnder from interfering with exposure.

Press the shutter-release button all the way

down to start the self-timer. The self-timer lamp

(AF-assist lamp) will start to blink and a beep will

begin to sound. Two seconds before the photo-

graph is taken, the self-timer lamp will stop blinking and the beeping will

become more rapid.

The Built-in Flash

The self-timer will be cancelled if the built-in ﬂash is raised before the picture is

taken. To start the timer after raising the ﬂash, wait until the ﬂash-ready indicator is

displayed in the viewﬁnder and then press the shutter-release button.

To turn the self-timer oﬀ before a photograph is taken, press the mode dial lock

release and turn the mode dial to another setting.

In self-timer mode, a shutter speed of

is equivalent to approximately ¹/6 s.

c4—Self-Timer ( 157)

Self-timer delay can be set to 2s, 5s, 10s (the default setting), or 20s.

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Image Overlay and Multiple Exposure

The following options are available for combining multiple exposures in a single

frame:

• Image overlay: two existing RAW photographs are combined to form a single

picture which is saved separately from the originals. The originals must be on

the same memory card.

• Multiple exposure: a series of two to ten exposures is recorded as a single photo-

graph. The individual exposures are not saved separately.

Image Overlay

Overlays are created using the Image Overlay option in the shooting menu.

The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings. Before

creating an overlay, set image quality and size ( 28).

Highlight Image Overlay in the shooting

menu ( 124) and press the multi selector to

the right.

A preview will be displayed with Image 1 high-

lighted.

Press the button to view the RAW images on

the memory card. Press the multi selector left

or right to highlight images. To zoom in on the

highlighted image, press and hold the

ton.

but-

Press the center of the multi selector to select

the highlighted image and return to the pre-

view display. The selected image will appear as

Image 1.

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Press the multi selector up or down to select a

value for gain between 0.1 and 2.0. The default

value is 1.0; selecting 0.5 cuts gain in half, while

selecting 2.0 doubles gain. The eﬀects of gain

are visible in the preview image.

Press the multi selector left or right to highlight Image 2. Repeat steps 3–5

to select the second image and adjust gain.

Press the multi selector left or right to highlight

Overlay and press the

button to display a

conﬁrmation dialog (to save the new image

without displaying the conﬁrmation dialog,

highlight Save and press the

button). Press

the button to save the new image, or the

button to return to the preview dialog.

Selecting Photographs for Image Overlay

Only RAW photographs taken with the D200 can be selected for image overlay. Other

images are not displayed in the thumbnail list. Hidden images are not displayed and can

not be selected.

Image Overlay

The new image is recorded at current image quality, image size, and ﬁle name settings

under a ﬁle name assigned by adding one to the largest ﬁle number in the current folder.

White balance, sharpening, color space, color mode, and hue settings are copied from the

photograph selected for Image 1, as are the date of recording, metering, shutter speed,

aperture, exposure mode, exposure compensation, focal length, orientation, and other

photo information.

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Multiple Exposure

To create a multiple exposure:

Highlight Multiple exposure in the shooting

menu ( 124) and press the multi selector to

the right.

Press the multi selector up or down to highlight

Number of Shots and press the multi selector

to the right.

Press the multi selector up or down to choose

the number of exposures that will be combined

to form a single photograph. Press the multi se-

lector to the right to return to the multiple expo-

sure menu.

Press the multi selector up or down to highlight

Auto Gain and press the multi selector to the

right.

Press the multi selector up or down to highlight

one of the following options and then press the

multi selector to the right.

Option

Description

Gain adjusted according to number of ex-

On posures actually recorded (gain for each

(default) exposure is set to / for 2 exposures, / for 3

exposures, etc.).

Gain is not adjusted when recording mul-

tiple exposure.

Oﬀ

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Press the multi selector up or down to highlight

Done and press the multi selector to the right.

icon will be displayed in the control panel.

Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. In con-

tinuous high-speed or continuous low-speed

mode ( 26), the camera will record all expo-

sures in a single burst. In single-frame shooting

mode, one photograph will be taken each time the shutter-release but-

ton is pressed; continue shooting until all exposures have been recorded.

Shooting will end automatically if:

• No operations are performed for 30s during shooting, or for 30s after the

monitor has turned oﬀ during playback or menu operations

• The user selects Reset or Cancel in the mul-

tiple exposure menu and presses the multi se-

lector to the right

• The camera is turned oﬀ

• The battery is exhausted

• Pictures are deleted

If shooting ends before the speciﬁed number of exposures have been

taken, a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have

been recorded to that point. If Auto Gain is on, gain will be adjusted to

reﬂ ect the number of exposures actually recorded. To end shooting with-

out creating a multiple exposure, press the button while turning the

camera oﬀ.

The

When shooting ends, multiple exposure mode

will end and the icon will no longer be dis-

icon will blink until shooting ends.

played. Repeat steps 1–7 to take additional mul-

tiple exposures.

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Exchanging Memory Cards

Do not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure.

Photo Info

The information listed in the playback photo information display (including date of record-

ing and camera orientation) is for the ﬁrst shot in the multiple exposure.

Auto Meter Oﬀ

Unless No Limit is selected for Custom Setting c3 (Auto Meter-Oﬀ; 157) or the camera

is powered by an optional EH-6 AC adapter, shooting will end and a multiple exposure will

be recorded if no operations are performed for 30s. To prevent the exposure meters from

turning oﬀ before the 30s limit has expired, 30s are added to the auto meter-oﬀ delay

when shooting starts. The existing meter-oﬀ delay is restored when shooting ends.

White Balance ( 35)

If Auto is selected for white balance, white balance will be ﬁxed at a value suitable for

direct sunlight while multiple exposure mode is in eﬀect. Only use Auto if the subject is

in direct sunlight.

Interval Timer Photography

If interval timer photography is activated before the ﬁrst exposure is taken, the camera will

record exposures at the selected interval until the number of exposures speciﬁed in the

multiple exposure menu have been taken (the number of shots listed in the interval timer

shooting menu is ignored). These exposures will then be recorded as a single photograph

and multiple exposure mode and interval timer shooting will end. Note that unless No

Limit is selected for Custom Setting c3 (Auto Meter-Oﬀ;

157) or the camera is pow-

ered by an optional EH-6 AC adapter, shooting will end automatically if no operations are

performed for 30s; when recording a multiple exposure using the interval timer, choose an

interval of less than 30s, select No Limit for Custom Setting c3 (Auto Meter-Oﬀ; 157),

or use an AC adapter. Cancelling multiple exposure cancels interval timer shooting.

Bracketing and Other Settings

Bracketing is cancelled when multiple exposure is selected and can not be restored until

shooting has ended. While multiple exposure mode is in eﬀect, memory cards can not be

formatted and the following can not be changed: shooting menu options other than Intvl

Timer Shooting (Intvl Timer Shooting can only be adjusted before the ﬁrst exposure is

taken), Dust Oﬀ Ref Photo, and Mirror Lock-up.

Two Button Reset ( 97)

Multiple exposure settings are not aﬀected when a two-button reset is performed. Per-

forming a two-button reset does not cancel multiple exposure mode.

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Interval Timer Photography

The D200 is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals.

Highlight Intvl Timer Shooting in the shoot-

ing menu ( 124) and press the multi selector

to the right.

Press the multi selector up or down to choose

one of the following Start options:

• Now: Shooting begins after a delay of about 3s

• Start time: Shooting begins at Start time

Press the multi selector left or right to highlight

the following options and press the multi selec-

tor up or down to change interval timer set-

tings.

Option

Description

Enter start time for interval timer photography when Start time

is selected for Start. Press multi selector left or right to highlight

starting hour or minute, press up or down to change. Not available

when Now is selected for Start.

Start time

Enter time between shots. Press multi selector left or right to high-

light hour, minute, or second, press up or down to change. Note

Interval that camera will not be able to take photographs at speciﬁed in-

terval if interval is shorter than shutter speed or time required to

record images.

Choose number of intervals and number of shots taken at each in-

Select

terval. Press multi selector left or right to highlight number of inter-

Intvl*Shots vals or number of shots, press up or down to change. Total number

of shots that will be taken appears to right.

Remaining Shows number of intervals and total shots remaining in current in-

(intvl*shots) terval program. This item can not be edited.

Choose Oﬀ to adjust settings without starting interval timer. To start

Start

interval timer, select On and press . Shooting will start at selected

start time and will continue for speciﬁed number of intervals.

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Highlight Start at the bottom of the interval timer menu and press the

multi selector up or down to select On, then press the button. The ﬁrst

series of shots will be taken at the speciﬁed starting time. Shooting will

continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken. If shoot-

ing can not proceed at current settings (for example, if a shutter speed of

is currently selected in manual exposure mode, or the starting time

is less than one minute from the current time), a warning will appear and

the interval timer menu will be displayed again.

Use of a tripod is recommended.

Take a Test Shot

Before beginning interval timer photography, take a test shot at current settings and view

the results in the monitor. Remember that the camera will focus before each shot—no

shots will be taken if the camera is unable to focus in single-servo AF.

Use a Reliable Power Source

To ensure that shooting is not interrupted, be sure the battery is fully charged. If in doubt,

charge the battery before shooting or use an optional EH-6 AC adapter.

Check the Time

Before choosing a starting time, select World Time in the setup menu and make sure that

the camera clock is set to the correct time and date ( 12).

Out of Memory

If the memory card is full, the interval timer will remain active but no pictures will be tak-

en. Delete some pictures or turn the camera oﬀ and insert another memory card. When

the camera is turned on, interval timer photography will be paused. See “Pausing Interval

Timer Photography”on the following page for information on resuming interval timer pho-

tography.

Bracketing

Adjust bracketing settings before starting interval timer photography. If exposure and/or

ﬂ ash bracketing is active while interval timer photography is in eﬀect, the camera will take

the number of shots in the bracketing program at each interval, regardless of the number

of shots speciﬁed in the interval timer menu. If white balance bracketing is active while

interval timer photography is in eﬀect, the camera will take only one shot at each interval

and process it to create the number of copies speciﬁed in the bracketing program.

The Eyepiece Cap

In exposure modes other than manual, remove the view-

ﬁ nder eyepiece cup and insert the supplied DK-5 eyepiece

cap to prevent light entering via the viewﬁnder from inter-

fering with exposure.

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During Shooting

During interval timer photography, the

icon in

the control panel will blink. Immediately before the next

shooting interval begins, the shutter speed display will

show the number of intervals remaining, and the aperture

display will show the number of shots remaining in the

current interval. At other times, the number of intervals remaining and the number

of shots in each interval can be viewed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway

(once the button is released, the shutter speed and aperture will be displayed until the

exposure meters turn oﬀ).

To view other interval timer settings while shooting is in

progress, select Intvl Timer Shooting between shots.

While interval timer photography is in progress, the inter-

val timer menu will show the starting time, the shooting

interval, the selected number of intervals and number of

shots, and the number of intervals and shots remaining.

None of these items can be changed while interval timer

photography is in progress.

Pausing Interval Timer Photography

To pause interval timer photography:

• Press the button between intervals.

• Highlight Start at the bottom of the interval timer menu and press the multi selector

up or down until Pause is displayed, then press the button

• Turn the camera oﬀ (if desired, the memory card can be replaced while the camera is

oﬀ). Interval timer photography will be paused when the camera is turned on.

To resume shooting, choose a Start option as described

in Step 2 ( 89). If Start time is selected, a new start-

ing time can be chosen as described in Step 3; the inter-

val, number of intervals, and number of shots can not be

changed. Highlight Start at the bottom of the interval

timer menu and press the multi selector up or down until

Restart is displayed, then press the button.

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Interrupting Interval Timer Photography

To interrupt interval timer photography, highlight Start at the bottom of the interval

timer menu and press the multi selector up or down until Done is displayed, then press

the button.

Interval timer photography will also be interrupted if:

• A two button reset is performed ( 97).

• Menu Reset is selected in the shooting menu ( 127).

• Bracketing settings are changed ( 73).

• The battery is exhausted.

Normal shooting will resume when interval timer photography ends.

During Shooting

Shooting and menu settings can be adjusted freely while interval timer photography is in

progress. Note the following:

• Performing a two-button reset ( 97) or changing bracketing settings ( 73) will cancel

interval timer photography.

• The monitor will turn oﬀ about four seconds before each interval.

Multiple Exposure

Interval timer shooting can be used to create a multiple exposure ( 86).

Shooting Mode

Regardless of the shooting mode selected, the camera will take the speciﬁed number of

shots at each interval. In CH (continuous high speed) mode, photographs will be taken

at a rate of ﬁve shots per second. In S (single frame), CL (continuous low-speed), and MUP

(mirror up) modes, photographs will be taken at the rate chosen for Custom Setting d4

(Shooting Speed;

158). In

(self-timer) mode, the shutter-release delay applies to

each photograph taken. In MUP mode, the mirror will be raised automatically immediately

before each shot.

Shooting Menu Banks

Changes to interval timer settings apply to all shooting menu banks ( 125). If shooting

menu settings are reset using the Menu Reset item in the shooting menu ( 127), interval

timer settings will be reset as follows:

• Start time: Now

• Interval: 00:01´:00˝

• Number of intervals: 1

• Number of shots: 1

• Start: Oﬀ

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Non-CPU Lenses

By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can

gain access to a variety of CPU lens functions when using a non-CPU lens. If the

focal length of the lens is known:

• Automatic power zoom can be used with optional SB-800 and SB-600 Speed-

lights

• Lens focal length is listed (with an asterisk) in the playback photo info display

When the maximum aperture of the lens is known:

• The aperture value is displayed in the control panel and viewﬁnder

• Flash level is adjusted for changes in aperture

• Aperture is listed (with an asterisk) in the playback photo info display

Specifying both the focal length and maximum aperture of the lens:

• Enables color matrix metering (note that it may be necessary to use center-

weighted or spot metering to achieve accurate results with some lenses, in-

cluding Reﬂex-Nikkor lenses)

• Improves the precision of center-weighted and spot metering and i-TTL Bal-

anced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR

Specifying Lens Focal Length

Lens focal length can be speciﬁed using the Non-CPU Lens Data option in the

shooting menu or by pressing the FUNC. button and rotating the main com-

mand dial. The following settings are available:

• 6–45mm: 6, 8, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 24, 25, 28, 35, 43, and 45mm

• 50–180mm: 50, 55, 58, 70, 80, 85, 86, 100, 105, 135, and 180mm

• 200–4000mm: 200, 300, 360, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600, 2000,

2400, 2800, 3200, and 4000mm

The Non-CPU Lens Data Menu

Highlight Non-CPU Lens Data in the shooting

menu ( 124) and press the multi selector to

the right.

The FUNC. Button

Lower the built-in ﬂash and turn any optional Speedlights oﬀ before using the FUNC. but-

ton to specify lens data.

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Highlight Focal Length and press the multi se-

lector to the right.

Select the group to which the lens belongs from

6–45 mm, 50–180 mm, 200–4000 mm and

press the multi selector to the right.

Select the lens focal length (in mm) and press

the multi selector to the right.

The FUNC. Button

Select FV Lock/Lens Data for Custom Setting

f4 (FUNC. Button; 170).

Press the FUNC. button and rotate the main

command dial. Focal length is displayed in the

control panel:

…

Focal Length Not Listed

If the correct focal length is not listed, choose the closest value greater than the actual focal

length of the lens.

Default Maximum Aperture

Selecting a focal length sets Maximum Aperture to the last value selected at that focal

length.

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Specifying Maximum Aperture

Lens maximum aperture can be speciﬁed using the Non-CPU Lens Data option

in the shooting menu or by pressing the FUNC. button and rotating the sub-

command dial. The following f/-numbers are available:

• 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, 2, 2.5, 2.8, 3.3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.6, 6.3, 7.1, 8, 9.5, 11, 13, 15, 16, 19, 22

The Non-CPU Lens Data Menu

Highlight Maximum Aperture in the Non-

CPU Lens Data menu and press the multi se-

lector to the right.

Select the f/-number corresponding to the max-

imum lens aperture and press the multi selector

to the right.

The FUNC. Button

Select FV Lock/Lens Data for Custom Setting

f4 (FUNC. Button; 170).

Press the FUNC. button and rotate the sub-com-

mand dial. Maximum aperture is displayed in

the control panel:

…

Zoom Lenses

Lens data are not adjusted when non-CPU lenses are zoomed in or out. After changing the

zoom position, select new values for lens focal length and maximum aperture.

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Using a GPS Unit

Garmin and Magellan GPS units that conform to version 2.01 or later of the Na-

tional Marine Electronics Association NMEA0183 protocol can be connected to

the camera’s ten-pin remote terminal using an MC-35 GPS adapter cord (avail-

able separately; 182), allowing information on the camera’s current position to

be recorded when photographs are taken. Operation has been conﬁrmed with

the following devices:

• Garmin eTrex series

• Magellan SporTrak series

These devices connect to the MC-35 using the cable provided by the manufac-

turer of the GPS device. See the MC-35 instruction manual for details. Before

turning the camera on, set the GPS device to NMEA mode.

When the camera establishes communication with a

GPS device, a icon will be displayed in the control

panel. The exposure meters will not turn oﬀ while

this icon is displayed. Photo information for pictures

taken while the

icon is displayed will include an

additional page ( 100) recording the current latitude, longitude, altitude, and

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If no data are received from the GPS unit for

two seconds, the

icon will clear from the display and the camera will stop

recording GPS information.

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

UTC data is provided by the GPS device and is independent of the camera clock.

GPS Data

GPS data are only recorded when the

icon is displayed. Conﬁrm that the

icon is

icon indicates that the GPS

icon is ﬂashing will not include

displayed in the control panel before shooting. A ﬂashing

device is searching for a signal; pictures taken while the

GPS data.

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Two-Button Reset

The camera settings listed below can be restored to

default values by holding the QUAL and

buttons

down together for more than two seconds (these

buttons are marked by a green dot). The control pan-

els turn oﬀ brieﬂy while settings are reset. Custom

Settings are not aﬀected.

Option

Focus area

Default

Center^*

Option

Bracketing

Default

Oﬀ^‡

Exposure mode

Flexible program

Exposure

compensation

AE hold

Programmed auto

Oﬀ

Flash sync mode

Flash exposure

compensation

FV lock

Front-curtain sync

Oﬀ

Oﬀ^†

‡ Number of shots is reset to zero. Bracketing

increment is reset to 1EV (exposure/ﬂash

bracketing) or 1 (white balance bracket-

ing).

* If AF-area mode is set to group dynamic-AF,

center group will be selected.

† Custom Setting c2 (AE-L/AF-L) is unaf-

fected.

The following shooting-menu options will also be reset. Only settings in the

bank currently selected using the Shooting Menu Bank option will be reset (

125). Settings in the remaining banks are unaﬀected.

Option

Image Quality

Image Size

Default

JPEG Normal

Large

Option

White Balance

ISO Sensitivity

Default

Auto^*

100

* Fine-tuning reset to 0.

Reset Shooting Menu ( 127)

Other shooting menu options for the current shooting menu bank can be reset by select-

ing Yes for the Menu Reset option in the shooting menu.

R—Menu Reset ( 147)

Custom Settings for the current custom settings bank can be restored to default values by

selecting Yes for Custom Setting R (Menu Reset).

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Reference: More on Playback

Viewing Photographs

Single-Image Playback

To play photographs back, press the button. The

most recent photograph will be displayed in the

monitor.

To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the button or press the

shutter-release button halfway. To view camera menus ( 24), press the but-

ton.

Using the Multi Selector

The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on. The focus selector

lock switch only takes eﬀect when the monitor is oﬀ.

Image Review ( 141)

When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu, photographs are automati-

cally displayed in the monitor as they are being recorded to the memory card. In single-

frame, self-timer, and mirror-up modes, photographs are displayed one at a time as they

are taken. In continuous shooting mode, display begins when shooting ends, with the ﬁrst

photograph in the current series displayed. Playback will be interrupted when the shutter-

release button is pressed, and resume when the button is released after shooting.

Rotate Tall ( 142)

This playback menu option controls whether portrait-ori-

entation photographs taken with On selected for the Auto

Image Rotation option in the setup menu are automati-

cally rotated during playback.

c5—Monitor-Oﬀ ( 157)

The monitor will turn oﬀ automatically to save power if no operations are performed for

the time speciﬁed in Custom Setting c5 (Monitor Oﬀ). Press the button again to return

to playback mode.

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Photo Information

Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in single-image play-

back. There are up to eight pages of information for each photo. Press the multi-

selector down to cycle through photo information as follows: (Histogram), Basic

Information, File Information, (Shooting Data Page 1), (Shooting Data Page 2),

(GPS Data), (RGB Histogram), and (Highlights). Press the multi selector up to cycle

through photo information in reverse order.

Basic Information

1 Protect status ..................104 2 Folder number/frame

number...............................135

File Information

1 Protect status ..................104 6 Date of recording ............12

2 Focus brackets^*..................53 7 Time of recording............12

3 Frame number/total

8 File name ...........................129

number of frames ........135 9 Image size ............................32

4 Folder name.....................135 10 Folder number/frame

5 Image quality.....................28

number...............................135

¾ µ

* If Focus Area is selected for Display Mode in the playback menu

141), active focus area is highlighted in red (in photos taken using

(

single-servo AF with dynamic-area AF, group dynamic-AF, or closest-

subject priority, area where focus ﬁrst locked is highlighted).

Shooting Data Page 1^*

1 Protect status ..................104 7 Exposure

2 Camera name

compensation ...................72

3 Metering method............61 8 Focal length .....................176

4 Shutter speed ........... 62–69 9 Flash sync mode ..............77

5 Aperture................................62 10 Folder number/frame

6 Exposure mode.................62

* Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode ( 141).

number...............................135

f3—Photo Info/Playback ( 169)

The roles of the multi selector buttons can be reversed, so that the left and right buttons

display other images and the up and down buttons control photo information.

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1 Protect status ..................104 7 Color mode/

2 Image optimization........45

Hue adjustment ...............47

3 ISO sensitivity^†...................33 8 Saturation.............................48

4 White balance/White 9 Image comment...........118

balance adjustment.......35 10 Folder number/frame

5 Tone compensation.......47

6 Sharpening..........................46

number...............................135

* Displayed only if Data is selected for Display mode ( 141).

†Displayed in red if photo was taken with auto ISO on.

GPS Data^*

1 Protect status ..................104 5 Coordinated Universal

2 Latitude^†

3 Longitude^†

4 Altitude

Time (UTC)

6 Folder number/frame

number...............................135

* Displayed only if GPS device was used when photo was taken (

96).

†Items displayed may diﬀer when photo is viewed on a computer.

RGB Histogram^*

1 Protect status ..................104 4 Histogram (RGB chan-

2 Image highlights (areas

of image that may be

overexposed) are marked

by a ﬂashing border^†

nel). In all histograms,

horizontal axis gives pixel

brightness, vertical axis

number of pixels.

3 Folder number/frame

number...............................135 6 Histogram (green chan-

5 Histogram (red channel)

nel)

7 Histogram (blue channel)

8 Current channel

* Displayed only if RGB histogram is selected for Display mode (

141).

†Highlights can be displayed separately for

each color channel. Press multi selector left or

right while pressing button to cycle through

channels as follows: RGB (all channels)↔ R

(red)↔ G (green)↔ B (blue)↔ highlight dis-

play oﬀ↔ RGB.

Histograms

Camera histograms may diﬀer from those displayed in imaging applications.

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Highlights^*

1 Protect status ........................................................................................104

2 Image highlights (areas of image that may be overex-

posed) are marked by a ﬂashing border^†

3 Current channel

4 Folder number/frame number ..................................................135

* Displayed only if Highlight is selected for Display mode (

141).

†Highlights can be displayed separately for

each color channel. Press multi selector left

or right while pressing

button to cycle

through channels as follows: RGB (all chan-

nels)↔ R (red)↔ G (green)↔ B (blue)↔ RGB.

Histogram^*

1 Protect status ........................................................................................104

2 Histogram showing the distribution of tones in the

image. Horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness,

vertical axis shows number of pixels of each brightness

in image.

3 Folder number/frame number ..................................................135

* Displayed only if Histogram is selected for Display mode (

141).

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Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback

To display images in “contact sheets” of four or nine

images, press the

button and rotate the main

command dial. The following operations can be per-

formed while thumbnails are displayed:

Use

Description

Press

button and rotate main command dial

Change num-

ber of images

displayed

to change the number of images displayed as

follows: single image↔four thumbnails↔nine

thumbnails↔single image.

Toggle full frame

playback

Press center of multi selector to switch back and

forth between full frame and thumbnail playback.

Highlight

photographs

Press multi selector up, right, left, or down to high-

light thumbnails.

Page through

photos

Press

button and rotate sub-command dial to

scroll through photos a page at a time.

Conﬁrmation dialog will be

displayed. Press again to

delete photo. Press but-

ton to exit without deleting

photo.

Delete photo

Zoom in on

highlighted

photo

Press

103).

for enlarged view of highlighted photo

( )

(

To protect image, or to remove protection from

protected image, press button ( 104).

Press button to display camera menus ( 24).

To end playback and return to shooting mode,

Protect photo

Display menus

Return to shoot-

ing mode

Shutter-release/

press

button or press shutter-release button

halfway.

Image Review ( 141)

When On is selected for Image Review in the playback menu, photographs are automati-

cally displayed in the monitor as they are being recorded to the memory card. In single-

frame and self-timer modes, photographs are displayed one at a time as they are taken. In

continuous shooting mode, display begins when shooting ends. Thumbnail playback is

only available in continuous shooting mode.

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Press the

button to zoom in on the image dis-

played in single-image playback or on the image

currently highlighted in thumbnail playback. The fol-

lowing operations can be performed while zoom is

in eﬀect:

Use

( )

Description

Cancel/resume

zoom

Press

to cancel zoom and return to single-image or

thumbnail playback. Press again to zoom image in.

Press button to display frame

showing area currently zoomed

in. While button is pressed,

multi selector can be used to

Select area

displayed

move frame and main command

dial can be used to control size of

frame—rotate dial counterclockwise to zoom out, clock-

wise to zoom in to maximum of approximately 25× (large

images), 19× (medium images), or 13× (small images). Re-

lease button to magnify selected area to ﬁll monitor.

View other

images

Rotate main command dial to view same area of other im-

ages at current zoom ratio.

Use multi selector to view area not

visible in monitor. Hold multi selec-

tor down to scroll rapidly to other

areas of frame.

View other

areas of image

Using the Multi Selector

The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on. The focus selector

lock switch only takes eﬀect when the monitor is oﬀ.

c5—Monitor-Oﬀ ( 157)

The monitor will turn oﬀ automatically to save power if no operations are performed for

the time speciﬁed in Custom Setting c5 (Monitor Oﬀ). Press the button again to return

to playback mode.

f1—Center Button > Playback Mode ( 168)

Instead of toggling between full-frame and thumbnail playback, the center of the multi

selector can be used to toggle playback zoom or display a histogram.

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Protecting Photographs from Deletion

In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the button can be used to pro-

tect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected ﬁles can not be deleted

using the button or the Delete option in the playback menu, and have DOS

“read-only” status when viewed on a Windows computer. Note that protected

images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted.

To protect a photograph:

Display the image in full-frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail

list.

Press the

marked with a icon.

button. The photograph will be

To remove protection from the photograph so that it can be deleted, display the

photograph or highlight it in the thumbnail list and then press the button.

Removing Protection from All Images

To remove protection from all images in the folder or folders currently selected in the

Playback Folder menu, press the and buttons together for about two seconds.

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Deleting Individual Photographs

To delete a photograph displayed in single-image or zoom playback, or the pho-

tograph highlighted in thumbnail playback, press the button. Once deleted,

photographs can not be recovered.

Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list.

Press the button. A conﬁrmation dialog will

be displayed.

To delete the photograph, press the button again. Press the button

to exit without deleting the photograph.

Protected and Hidden Images

Images marked with a

icon are protected and can not be deleted. Hidden images are

not displayed in single-image or thumbnail playback and can not be selected for deletion.

Delete ( 133)

To delete multiple images, use the Delete option in the playback menu.

After Delete ( 142)

The After Delete option in the playback menu determines whether the next image or the

previous image is displayed after an image is deleted.

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Viewing Photographs on TV

The supplied EG-D100 video cable can be used to connect the camera to a tele-

vision or VCR for playback or recording.

Select the appropriate video mode from the

Video Mode menu ( 117).

Turn the camera oﬀ. Always turn the camera oﬀ

before connecting or disconnecting the video

cable.

Open the cover protecting the video-out and

DC-in connectors.

Video out

DC in

Connect the video cable as shown below.

Connect

to video

device

Connect

camera

Tune the television to the video channel.

Turn the camera on. During playback, images will be displayed on the tele-

vision screen or recorded to video tape; the camera monitor will remain oﬀ.

Note that the edges may not be visible when photographs are viewed on

a television screen.

Use an AC Adapter

Use of an EH-6 AC adapter (available separately) is recommended for extended playback.

When the EH-6 is connected, the camera monitor-oﬀ delay will be ﬁxed at ten minutes and

the exposure meters will no longer turn oﬀ automatically.

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Connecting to a Computer

The supplied USB cable can be used to connect the camera to a computer.

Once the camera is connected, the supplied software can be used to copy pho-

tographs to the computer, where they can be browsed, viewed, and retouched.

The camera can also be used with Nikon Capture 4 Version 4.4 or later (available

separately), which supports batch processing and more advanced image editing

options and can be used to control the camera directly from the computer.

Before Connecting the Camera

Install the necessary software after reading the manuals and reviewing the sys-

tem requirements. To ensure that data transfer is not interrupted, be sure the

camera battery is fully charged. If in doubt, charge the battery before use or use

an EH-6 AC adapter (available separately).

Before connecting the camera, set the USB option in

the setup menu ( 121) according to the computer

operating system and whether the camera is being

controlled from Nikon Capture 4 Version 4.4 or later

(available separately) or photographs are being trans-

ferred to the computer using the supplied software:

Operating system

Windows XP Home Edition

Windows XP Professional

Mac OS X

Supplied software

Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control

Choose PTP or Mass

Storage

Windows 2000 Professional

Choose PTP

Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Choose Mass Storage^*

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

Mac OS 9

Not supported

* Do ^NOTselect PTP. If PTP is selected when the camera is connected, the Windows hard-

ware wizard will be displayed. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and then disconnect the

camera. Be sure to select Mass Storage before reconnecting the camera.

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Connecting the USB Cable

Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up.

Turn the camera oﬀ.

Connect the UC-E4 USB cable as shown. Connect the camera directly to

the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard.

Turn the camera on. If Mass Storage is selected

for USB,

will be displayed in the control panel

and viewﬁnder, and the PC mode indicator will

ﬂ ash (if PTP is selected, the camera displays will

not change). Photographs can be transferred to

the computer as described in the manual for the

supplied software (on CD).

If Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control is running,

the control panel will show

in place of the

number of exposures remaining. Any photo-

graphs taken will be recorded to the computer

hard disk rather than the camera memory card.

See Nikon Capture 4 User’s Manual for more infor-

mation.

During Transfer

Do not turn the camera oﬀ while transfer is in progress.

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If PTP is selected for USB ( 121), the camera can be turned oﬀ and the

USB cable disconnected once transfer is complete. If the USB option in

the camera setup menu is still at its default setting of Mass Storage, the

camera must ﬁrst be removed from the system as described below.

Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional

Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon (

)

in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB

Mass Storage Device from the menu that ap-

pears.

Windows 2000 Professional

Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in

the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage

Device from the menu that appears.

Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in

the taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the

menu that appears.

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

In My Computer, click with the right mouse but-

ton on the removable disk corresponding to the

camera and select Eject from the menu that ap-

pears.

Macintosh

Drag the camera volume (“NIKON D200”) into

the Trash.

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Printing Photographs

Photographs can be printed by any of the following methods:

• Connect the camera to a printer and print photographs directly from the cam-

era ( 111).

• Insert the memory card in a printer equipped with a card slot (see the printer

manual for details). If the printer supports DPOF ( 202), photographs can be

selected for printing using Print Set ( 139).

• Take the memory card to a developer or digital print center. If the center sup-

ports DPOF ( 202), photographs can be selected for printing using Print Set

(

139).

• Transfer the pictures using the supplied software and print them from a com-

puter (see the software manual, on CD).

Note that RAW photographs can only be printed by transferring them to a com-

puter and printing them using the supplied software or Nikon Capture 4 Version

4.4 or later (available separately).

Printing Via Direct USB Connection

When the camera is connected to a printer that supports PictBridge ( 202),

photographs can be printed directly from the camera.

Take photographs

Select photographs for printing using Print

Set ( 139)

Select PTP in camera USB menu and connect camera to printer ( 121)

Print photographs one

by one ( 112)

Print multiple photo-

graphs ( 113)

Create index prints

113)

(

Disconnect USB cable

Printing Via Direct USB Connection

Be sure the battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-6 AC adapter. When taking pho-

tographs to be printed without modiﬁcation, choose sRGB for Color Space.

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Connecting the Printer

Set the USB option in the setup menu to PTP

(

121).

Turn the printer on.

Turn the camera oﬀ and connect the supplied

USB cable as shown. Do not use force or at-

tempt to insert the connectors at an angle. Con-

nect the camera directly to the printer; do not

connect the cable via a USB hub.

Turn the camera on. A welcome screen will be

displayed, followed by the PictBridge playback

display. Proceed to “Printing Photographs One

at a Time” ( 112) or “Printing Multiple Photo-

graphs”( 113).

Press the multi selector left or right to view additional photographs, or

press and hold the

button to zoom in on the current photo ( 103).

To view six photographs at a time, press the button and rotate the main

command dial. Use the multi selector to highlight photographs, or press

the button and rotate the main command dial to display the highlighted

photograph full frame.

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Printing Pictures One at a Time

To print the photograph selected in the PictBridge

playback display, press and release the

button.

The menu shown at right will be displayed. Press the

multi selector up or down to highlight an option and

press to the right to select.

Option

Description

Print selected picture. To cancel and return to PictBridge playback display

Start before all images have been printed, press

button. PictBridge playback

Printing display will be shown when printing is complete. Print additional pictures as

described above or turn camera oﬀ and disconnect USB cable.

Press multi selector up or down to choose page size

from Printer Default (default page size for current

printer), 3.5 x 5 in., 5 x 7 in., Hagaki, 100 x 150 mm,

4 x 6 in., 8 x 10 in., Letter, A3, or A4, then press multi

Page Size

selector right to select and return to print menu.

Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press multi se-

lector up or down to choose number of copies (maxi-

mum 99), then press multi selector to right to select

and return to print menu.

No. of

copies

Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press multi

selector up or down to highlight Printer Default

(default setting for current printer), Print with Bor-

der (print photo with white border), or No Border,

then press multi selector to right to select and return

to print menu.

Border

Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press multi

selector up or down to highlight Printer Default (de-

Time fault setting for current printer), Print Time Stamp

Stamp (print time and date of recording on photo), or No

Time Stamp, then press multi selector to right to se-

lect and return to print menu.

Page Size, Border, and Time Stamp

Choose Printer Default to print at current printer settings. Only options supported by the

current printer can be selected.

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Option

Description

Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press multi

selector up or down to highlight Crop (crop photo

for printing) or No Cropping, then press multi selec-

tor to right.

Cropping

If Crop is selected, dialog shown at right will be dis-

played; rotate main command dial to choose size of

crop and use multi selector to choose position of

crop. Press to return to print menu. Note that qual-

ity may drop if small crop is printed at larger sizes.

Printing Multiple Pictures

To print multiple selected pictures or to create an

index print listing all JPEG photographs as small

thumbnail images, press the

button. The menu

shown at right will be displayed. Press the multi se-

lector up or down to highlight an option and press to

the right to select.

Option

Description

Print Select Print selected pictures ( 114).

Print current DPOF print order ( 139). Note that DPOF date and info

options are not supported.

Print (DPOF)

Create index print of all JPEG photos (if memory

card contains more than 256 photos, only 256

photos will be printed). Press button to display

menu shown below at right; choose page size,

border, and time stamp options as described on

Index Print page 112 (warning will be displayed if selected

page size is too small). To start printing, highlight

Start Printing and press multi selector right.

PictBridge menu will be displayed when printing

is complete.

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Printing Selected Photographs

Choosing Print Select in the PictBridge menu (see above) displays the menu

shown in Step 1.

Scroll through pictures. To display cur-

Select current picture and set number

rent picture full screen, press button.^*of prints to 1. Selected pictures marked

by icon.

* To print photos in print order created with Print Set ( 139), select Print (DPOF) in

PictBridge menu. Print order can be modiﬁed as described on this page.

Specify number of prints (up to 99). To de-

select picture, press multi selector down

when number of prints is 1. Repeat steps

1–3 to select additional pictures.

Display print options. Choose page size,

border, and time stamp options as de-

scribed on page 112. To print selected pic-

tures, highlight Start Printing and press

multi selector right. PictBridge menu will

be displayed when printing is complete.

Using the Multi Selector

The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on. The focus selector

lock switch only takes eﬀect when the monitor is oﬀ.

Error Messages

If the dialog shown at right is displayed, an error has oc-

curred. After checking the printer and resolving any prob-

lems as directed in the printer manual, press the multi selec-

tor up or down to highlight Continue and press the multi

selector to the right to resume printing. Select Cancel to

exit without printing the remaining images.

Selecting Photographs for Printing

NEF (RAW) photos are displayed in the Print Selected menu but can not be selected for

printing.

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Setup

Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu

The setup menu contains the following options. See “Using the Menus” ( 24)

for more information on using the menus.

Option

Format

LCD Brightness

Mirror Lock-up^*

Video Mode

116

117

World Time

117

Language

118

Image Comment

Auto Image Rotation

Recent Settings

USB

118

119

121

Dust Oﬀ Ref Photo

Battery Info

121–122

123

Firmware Version

123

* Not available at battery levels of

or below or when

camera is powered by optional MB-D200 battery pack

equipped with AA batteries.

Using the Multi Selector

The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on. The focus selector

lock switch only takes eﬀect when the monitor is oﬀ.

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Format

Memory cards must be formatted before ﬁrst use. For-

matting memory cards is also an eﬀective way of deleting

all pictures on the card. Selecting Format displays the fol-

lowing options. Press the multi selector up or down to

highlight an option and then press the button:

Option

Description

No Exit without formatting memory card.

Format memory card. Message shown at right displayed

while formatting is in progress. Do not turn the camera

oﬀ, remove the batteries or memory card, or unplug the AC

adapter (available separately) until formatting is complete

and setup menu is displayed.

Yes

LCD Brightness

Press the multi selector up to increase brightness, down to

decrease. The number to the right of the display indicates

the current brightness level, with +2 the brightest setting

and –2 the darkest. Press the multi selector to the right to

complete the operation and return to the setup menu.

Before Formatting

Formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data they contain, including hidden and

protected pictures and any other data that may be on the card. Before formatting, be sure

to transfer to a computer any pictures you would like to keep.

FAT 32

The D200 supports FAT 32, allowing use of memory cards with capacities of over 2GB. FAT

16 is used when reformatting cards already formatted in FAT 16.

Two-Button Format

Memory cards can also be formatted with the

(

and

) buttons ( 14).

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Mirror Lock-Up

This option is used to lock the mirror in the up position

to allow inspection or cleaning of the low-pass ﬁlter that

protects the image sensor. See “Technical Notes: Caring

for the Camera”( 185).

This option is not available at battery levels of

or below, while multiple

exposures are being shot, or when the camera is powered by an optional MB-

D200 battery pack using AA batteries. Use a fully-charged EN-EL3e battery or

an optional AC adapter. If the battery runs low while the mirror is raised, a beep

will sound and the AF-assist illuminator will blink to warn you that the mirror will

automatically lower in about two minutes.

Video Mode

Before connecting your camera to a video device such as

a television or VCR ( 106), choose a video mode setting

that matches the video standard used in the device.

Option

Description

NTSC Use when connecting camera to NTSC devices.

Use when connecting camera to PAL devices. Note that

PAL number of pixels in output is selectively reduced, caus-

ing drop in resolution.

World Time

World Time is used to set the camera clock to the current

date and time ( 12).

The Clock Battery

The clock-calendar is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is

charged as necessary when the main batteries are installed or the camera is powered by

an optional EH-6 AC adapter. Two days of charging will power the clock for about three

months. If the

icon ﬂashes in the control panel, the clock battery is exhausted and

the clock has been reset to a time starting at 2005.01.01.00:00:00. Set the clock to the cor-

rect date and time.

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Language

Choose the language for camera menus and messages

from:

De Deutsch

En English

Es Español

Fr Français

It Italiano

German

English

Spanish

French

Italian

Py Русский

Sv Svenska

Russian

Swedish

Traditional Chinese

Simpliﬁed Chinese

Japanese

Ne Nederlands Dutch

Korean

Po Português

Portuguese

Image Comment

Add brief text comments to photographs as they are tak-

en. Comments can be viewed when the photographs are

displayed using the supplied software or Nikon Capture 4

Version 4.4 or later (available separately). The ﬁrst ﬁfteen

letters of the comment are also visible on Shooting Data

Page 2 in the photo information display ( 100).

Done: Save changes and return to the setup menu.

Input Comment: The following dialog will be displayed. Enter a comment as de-

scribed below.

Keyboard area: Use multi selector to highlight letters, press center

of multi selector to select.

Comment area: Comment appears here. To move cursor, press

button and use multi selector.

To delete the character at the current cursor position, press the button. To return to

the setup menu without changing the comment, press the button.

Comments can be up to thirty-six characters long. Any additional characters will be

deleted.

After editing the comment, press to return to the image comment menu.

Attach Comment: A comment is added to all photographs taken when this option

is checked (✔). Highlight this option and press the multi selector to the right to

toggle the check mark on or oﬀ.

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Auto Image Rotation

Photographs taken while On (the default option) is se-

lected contain information on camera orientation, allow-

ing them to be rotated automatically during playback (

98) or when viewed in compatible Nikon software.^*The

following orientations are recorded:

Landscape (wide)

orientation

Camera rotated 90°

clockwise

Camera rotated 90°

counter-clockwise

* In continuous mode ( 26), orientation recorded for ﬁrst shot applies to all images in

same burst, even if camera orientation is changed during shooting.

Camera orientation is not recorded when Oﬀ is selected. Choose this option

when taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down.

Recent Settings

The following options are available:

Option

Description

Menu shown at right is displayed. Select Yes to lock

menu so that no items are added or removed, No to un-

lock menu. Settings in other menus are not aﬀected.

Lock

Menu shown at right is displayed. Select Yes to delete

all recent settings, No to exit without changing Recent

Settings menu. This option will take eﬀect even when

Recent Settings are locked.

Delete

Recent

Settings

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Customizing the Recent Settings Menu

To create a personalized menu of shooting and Custom Settings options:

1 Select Lock Menu >No to unlock the Recent Settings menu.

2 Select Delete Recent Settings >Yes to delete all existing

recent settings.

3 Select the items you wish to include in the Recent Settings

menu from the shooting and Custom Settings menus. The

fourteen most recently selected items will be stored.

4 Select Lock Menu >Yes to lock the Recent Settings menu.

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USB

Before connecting the camera to a computer via USB (

107), select the appropriate USB option as determined by

the computer operating system and whether the camera

is being controlled from Nikon Capture 4 Version 4.4 or

later (available separately) or photographs are being trans-

ferred to the computer using the supplied software:

Operating system

Windows XP Home Edition

Windows XP Professional

Mac OS X

Supplied software

Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control

Choose PTP or Mass

Storage

Windows 2000 Professional

Choose PTP

Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Choose Mass Storage

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

Mac OS 9

Not supported

Dust Oﬀ Ref Photo

Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Oﬀ function in

Nikon Capture 4 Version 4.4 or later (available separately;

for more information, see the Nikon Capture 4 User’s Man-

ual).

Mount a CPU lens on the camera (a lens with a focal length of at least

50mm is recommended). The Dust Oﬀ Ref Photo option is only available

with CPU lenses. If using a zoom lens, zoom in to the maximum telephoto

position.

Press the multi selector to the right. The message

shown at right will be displayed, and

will be dis-

played in the control panel and viewﬁnder.

To cancel the operation and return to the setup

menu, press the button.

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With the lens ten centimeters (four inches) from a bright, featureless white

object, frame the object so that nothing else is visible in the viewﬁnder and

press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will

automatically be set to inﬁnity; in manual focus mode, set focus to inﬁnity

manually before pressing the shutter-release button. If using the aperture

ring to set aperture, choose the minimum setting (largest f/-number).

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image

Dust Oﬀ reference data (note that noise reduction turns on automatically

when the subject is poorly lit, increasing the amount of time needed to

record the data). The monitor turns oﬀ when the shutter-release button is

pressed.

If the reference object is too bright or too dark, the

camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Oﬀ

reference data and the message shown at right will

be displayed. Choose another reference object and

repeat the process from Step 1.

Image Dust Oﬀ

The Image Dust Oﬀ feature in Nikon Capture 4 Version 4.4 or later (available separately)

processes NEF (RAW) photographs to remove the eﬀects of dust in the camera imaging

system by comparing the images to the data acquired with Dust Oﬀ Ref Photo. It is

not available with JPEG images. The same reference data can be used for NEF (RAW)

photographs taken with diﬀerent lenses or at diﬀerent apertures.

Image Dust Oﬀ Reference Data

Reference images can not be viewed using computer imaging

software. A grid pattern is displayed when reference images are

viewed on the camera.

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Battery Info

View information on the EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion bat-

tery currently inserted in the camera.

Option

Bat. Meter Current battery level as a percentage.

Number of times shutter has been released with current battery since bat-

Description

tery was last charged. Note that camera may sometimes release shutter

without recording photograph, for example when measuring value for

preset white balance.

Pic. Meter

Five-level display showing battery age. 0 (New) indicates that battery per-

Charg. Life formance has not been aﬀected; 4 (Replace) indicates that battery has

reached end of charging life and should be replaced.

Firmware Version

View the camera ﬁrmware version. Press the multi selector

to the left to return to the setup menu.

The MB-D200 Battery Pack

The following information is shown when the camera is powered by an MB-D200 battery

pack:

•

MB-D200 contains EN-EL3e batteries: Information for each battery is listed separately.

MB-D200 contains six AA batteries: Battery Info can not be selected.

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

The shooting menu contains the following options. See “Using the Menus” (

24) for more information on using the menus.

Option

Shooting Menu Bank

Menu Reset

125–126

126

128

129

130

131

132

Folders

File Naming

Optimize Image

Color Space

Image Quality^*

Image Size^*

JPEG Compression

RAW Compression

White Balance^*

Long Exp. NR

High ISO NR

ISO Sensitivity^*

Image Overlay

Multiple Exposure

Intvl Timer Shooting

Non-CPU Lens Data

* Reset to defaults when a two-button reset is performed

97).

(

Using the Multi Selector

The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on. The focus selector

lock switch only takes eﬀect when the monitor is oﬀ.

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Shooting Menu Bank

All shooting menu options are stored in one of four banks.

Changes to settings in one bank have no eﬀect on the oth-

ers. To store a particular combination of frequently-used

settings, select one of the four banks (the default bank is

bank A) and set the camera to these settings. The new

settings will be stored in the bank even when the camera

is turned oﬀ, and will be restored the next time the bank is selected. Diﬀerent

combinations of settings can be stored in the other banks, allowing the user to

switch instantly from one combination to another by selecting the appropriate

bank from the bank menu.

The default names for the four shooting menu banks are A, B, C, and D. A descrip-

tive caption can be added using the Rename option.

Shooting Menu Bank

The control panel shows the bank currently selected in the

shooting menu bank menu.

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Renaming Shooting Menu Banks

Highlight Rename and press the multi selector to the right.

A list of shooting menu banks will be displayed. High-

light the desired bank and press the multi selector to

the right.

The following dialog will be displayed. Enter a name as described below.

Keyboard area: Use multi selector to highlight letters, press

center of multi selector to select.

Name area: Name appears here. To move cursor, press but-

ton and use multi selector.

To delete the character at the current cursor position, press the button. To return

to the shooting menu without changing the bank name, press the button.

Bank names can be up to twenty characters long. Any characters after the twentieth

will be deleted.

After editing the name, press to return to the bank menu.

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Menu Reset

To restore default settings for the current shooting menu

bank ( 125), highlight Yes and press the multi selector

to the right (select No to exit without changing settings).

The following settings are aﬀected:

Option

File naming

Default

DSC

Option

Multiple exposure³

Default

Optimize Image

Color space

Normal

sRGB

JPEG Normal

Large

Size Priority

NEF (RAW)

Auto²

Oﬀ

On (Normal)

100

Number of shots

Auto gain

Interval timer shooting⁴

Image quality¹

Image size¹

Start time

Interval

No. of intervals

No. of shots

Start

Now

00:01´:00˝

JPEG compression

RAW compression

White balance¹

Long Exp. NR

High ISO NR

Oﬀ

ISO sensitivity¹

Non-CPU lens data

Focal length

Maximum aperture

N/A

1 Defaults can also be restored by performing two-button reset ( 97).

2 Fine tuning reset to 0.

3 Applies to all banks. Menu Reset can not be selected while shooting is in progress.

4 Applies to all banks. Shooting ends when reset is performed.

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Folders

Select the folder in which subsequent images will be

stored.

Option

Description

Dialog shown at right will be displayed; press multi selec-

tor up or down to choose number for new folder. Press

New multi selector to right to create new folder and return to

shooting menu. Subsequent photographs will be stored

in new folder.

List of existing folders will be displayed; press multi selec-

Select tor up or down to highlight folder, press to right to select

Folder and return to shooting menu. Subsequent photographs

will be stored in selected folder.

Creating a Folder at Startup

If the button is pressed when the camera is turned on, a new folder will be created

by adding one to the current folder number. No folder will be created if the current

folder is empty.

Number of Folders

Additional time may be required for recording and playback if the memory card contains a

very large number of folders.

Automatic Folder Creation

If the current folder contains 999 ﬁles, or if sequential ﬁle numbering ( 159) is on and the

current folder contains a picture numbered 9999, the camera will automatically create a

new folder for the next picture by adding one to the current folder number. If the memory

card already contains a folder numbered 999, the shutter release will be disabled. If se-

quential ﬁle numbering is on, the shutter release will also be disabled if the current folder

is numbered 999 and contains a picture numbered 9999. To continue shooting, create a

folder with a number less than 999, or select an existing folder with a number less than 999

and less than 999 images.

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File Naming

Photographs are saved using ﬁle names consisting of

“DSC_” or “_DSC” followed by a four-digit ﬁle number and

a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSC_0001.JPG”). The File

Naming option is used to change the“DSC”portion of the

ﬁ le name. Press the multi selector to the right to display

the dialog shown below.

Keyboard area: Use multi selector to highlight letters, press center

of multi selector to select.

Preﬁx area: File name preﬁx appears here. To move cursor left or

right, press button and use multi selector.

To delete the character at the current cursor position, press the button. To return to

the shooting menu without changing the ﬁle naming rule, press the button.

After editing the ﬁle name preﬁx, press to return to the shooting menu. New photo-

graphs will be saved using the new ﬁle naming rule.

Optimize Image

Optimize color, contrast, sharpness, saturation, and hue or

take photos in black-and-white. See “Reference: Optimiz-

ing Images”( 45).

Color Space

Choose from sRGB and Adobe RGB color spaces. See“Ref-

erence: Color Space”( 50).

Image Quality

Seven options are available for image quality. See “Refer-

ence: Image Quality and Size”( 28).

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Image Size

Image size can be selected from Large, Medium, and

Small. See“Reference: Image Quality and Size”( 32).

JPEG Compression

Choose whether to compress JPEG images to a ﬁxed size

or to vary ﬁle size for improved image quality. See “Refer-

ence: Image Quality and Size”( 30).

RAW Compression

Choose whether to compress NEF (RAW) images. See“Ref-

erence: Image Quality and Size”( 31).

White Balance

Nine options are available for white balance. See “Refer-

ence: White Balance”( 35).

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Long Exp. NR

Select On to reduce“noise”in the form of randomly-spaced,

brightly-colored pixels in photographs taken at shutter

speeds of 8s or slower.

Option

Oﬀ

(default)

Description

Noise reduction oﬀ; camera functions normally.

Photos taken at shutter speeds of about 8s or slower are

processed to reduce noise, increasing recording time by

about50–100%andhalvingnumberofimagesthatcanbe

stored in memory buﬀer. During processing,

blinksinshutter-speed/aperturedisplays. Nextphotocan

be taken when

is no longer displayed. Note that if photographs

are played back during processing, the image displayed in the monitor may not

show the eﬀects of noise reduction.

High ISO NR

Photographs taken at high sensitivities can be processed

to reduce“noise.” Choose from the following options:

Option

Description

On (Normal) Noise reduction takes eﬀect at ISO sensitivities of 400 or above or if ISO

(default) sensitivity is raised to 400 or higher when On is selected for Custom Set-

On (Low) ting b1 (ISO Auto). Select Normal or High for increased noise reduction.

On (High) Noise reduction is increased at ISO sensitivities over 1600.

Noise reduction turns oﬀ at ISO sensitivities of 800 or below. Minimal

noise reduction is performed at ISO sensitivities over 800.

Oﬀ

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ISO Sensitivity

ISO sensitivity can be increased from the default value

(100). ISO sensitivities over 1600 are only available when

Custom Setting b1 (ISO Auto) is oﬀ. See “Reference: Sen-

sitivity (ISO Equivalency)”( 33).

Image Overlay

Create a new image by superimposing two existing RAW

photographs. The RAW photographs must have been cre-

ated using the D200 and be on the same memory card.

See “Reference: Image Overlay and Multiple Exposure” (

84).

Multiple Exposure

Create a single photograph from two to ten exposures.

See “Reference: Image Overlay and Multiple Exposure” (

86).

Interval Timer Shooting

Take photographs automatically at pre-selected intervals.

See“Reference: Interval Timer Photography”( 89).

Non-CPU Lens Data

Specifying the focal length and maximum aperture allows

such features as color matrix metering, aperture value

display, and balanced ﬁll ﬂash to be used with non-CPU

lenses. See“Reference: Non-CPU Lenses”( 93).

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Playback Options: The Playback Menu

The playback menu contains the following options. See “Using the Menus” (

24) for more information on using the menus.

Option

Delete

Playback Folder

Slide Show

Hide Image

Print Set

Display Mode

Image Review

After Delete

Rotate Tall

133–134

135

135–136

137–138

139–140

141

142

The playback menu is only displayed if there is a

memory card in the camera.

Delete

The delete menu contains the following options.

Option

Selected Delete selected photographs.

All Delete all photographs.

Description

Using the Multi Selector

The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on. The focus selector

lock switch only takes eﬀect when the monitor is oﬀ.

Protected and Hidden Images

Images marked with a

icon are protected and can not be deleted. Hidden images (

137) are not displayed in the thumbnail list and can not be selected for deletion.

High-Capacity Memory Cards

If the memory card contains a large number of ﬁles or folders and the number of pictures to

be deleted is very large, deletion can sometimes take more than half an hour.

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Deleting Selected Photographs: Selected

Choosing Selected displays the photographs in the folder or folders selected in

the Playback Folder menu ( 135) as small thumbnail images.

Highlight image. (To view highlighted

image full screen, press . Release to

return to thumbnail list.)

Select highlighted image. Selected im-

age marked by icon.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, highlight

and press center of multi selector. To exit without deleting pictures, press but-

ton.

Conﬁrmation dialog displayed. Press multi

selector up or down to highlight option,

press to select.

• Yes: delete selected pictures

• No: exit without deleting images

Deleting All Photographs: All

Choosing All displays the conﬁrmation dialog shown at

right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an

option, then press the button to make a selection.

• Yes: delete all images in the folder or folders selected in

the Playback Folder menu ( 135). Pictures that are

protected or hidden will not be deleted.

• No: exit without deleting images.

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Playback Folder

Choose a folder for playback.

Option

Description

ND200 Images in all folders created by the D200 will be visible during playback.

Images in all folders created by cameras that conform to the Design Rule for

All Camera File System (DCF)—all Nikon digital cameras and most other makes of

digital camera—will be visible during playback.

Only images in folder currently selected using Folders option in shooting

menu are displayed during playback.

Current

Slide Show

To play images back one after the other in an automated

“slide show,” highlight Start in the slide show menu and

press the multi selector right. All photographs in the

folder or folders selected in the Playback Folder menu

will be played back in the order recorded, with a pause

between each image. Hidden photographs ( 137) will

not be played back.

Selecting a Folder for Storage

The Folders option in the shooting menu is used to create new folders and to select the

folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored ( 128).

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The following operations can be performed during a slide show:

Use

Description

Go forward or

back one frame

Press multi selector left to return to previous frame, right to

skip to next frame.

Press multi selector up or down to change photo info dis-

played during slide show.

View photo info

Pause

Exit to playback

Press to pause slide show.

Press to end slide show and display playback menu.

Exit to playback

mode

Press to end slide show and return to playback with current

image displayed in monitor.

Exit to shooting Shutter Press shutter-release button halfway to end slide show, turn

mode release monitor oﬀ, and return to shooting mode.

The dialog shown at right is displayed when the show

ends or when the button is pressed to pause playback.

Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option,

then press to the right to make a selection.

• Restart: Resume slide show.

• Frame Interval: Change the length of time each picture

is displayed.

• Exit: End slide show and return to the playback menu.

To exit the slide show and return to the playback menu, press the multi selector

to the left or press the button.

Changing the Display Interval: Frame Interval

To change the time each image is displayed, highlight

Frame Interval in the Slide Show or pause menu and

press the multi selector right. Press the multi selector up

or down to highlight the appropriate option and then

press the multi selector to the right to return to the previ-

ous menu.

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Hide Image

The Hide Image option is used to hide or reveal selected

photographs. Hidden images are visible only in the Hide

Image menu, and can only be deleted by formatting the

memory card.

Option

Description

Select/Set Hide or reveal selected photographs.

Deselect All? Reveal all photographs.

Hiding Selected Photographs: Select/Set

Choosing Select/Set displays the photographs in the folder or folders selected

in the Playback Folder menu ( 135) as small thumbnail images.

Highlight image. (To view highlighted

Select highlighted image. Selected im-

image full screen, press . Release to

return to thumbnail list.)

age marked by

icon.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select addi-

tional pictures. To deselect picture,

highlight and press center of multi

selector. To exit without changing

hidden status of pictures, press

button.

Complete operation and return to play-

back menu.

File Attributes for Hidden Images

Hidden images have “hidden” and “read-only” status when viewed on a Windows com-

puter. In the case of “NEF+JPEG” images, this marking applies to both the NEF (RAW)

and JPEG image.

Protected and Hidden Images

Revealing an image that is both hidden and protected will simultaneously remove protec-

tion from the image.

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Revealing All Photographs: Deselect All

Choosing Deselect All? displays the conﬁrmation dialog

shown at right. Press the multi selector up or down to

highlight an option, then press the

selection.

button to make a

• Yes: reveal all images in the folder or folders selected in

the Playback Folder menu ( 135). The monitor will

brieﬂy show the message “Deselect All Done,” and then

the playback menu will be displayed.

• No: exit to the playback menu without changing the hidden status of images.

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Print Set

P rint Set is used to create a digital “print order” that lists

the photographs to be printed, the number of copies, and

the information to be included on each print. This infor-

mation is stored on the memory card in Digital Print Order

Format (DPOF). The card can then be removed from the

camera and used to print the selected images printed on

any DPOF-compatible device.

Option

Description

Select/Set Select photographs for printing.

Deselect All? Remove all images from print order.

Exif version 2.21

The D200 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) ver-

sion 2.21, a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used for

optimal color reproduction when images are output on Exif-compliant printers.

DPOF/PictBridge

Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to

be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. Before printing, check that

the printer or print service supports DPOF. Pictures selected using Print Set can also

be printed on PictBridge printers via direct USB connection ( 110). When a PictBridge

printer is connected to the camera using the supplied UC-E4 USB cable, a menu will be

displayed in the camera monitor; select Print (DPOF) to print the current print order.

Note that the date and shooting information will not be printed.

Print Set

Print Set will not be available if there is not enough space on the memory card to record

the print order. Delete unwanted pictures and try again.

NEF Images

Images created at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) ( 28) can not be selected for

printing using this option.

After Creating a Print Order

After creating a print order, do not change the hidden status of images in the print order

or use a computer or other device to delete images. Either action could cause problems

during printing.

Taking Pictures for Direct Printing

When taking images to be printed without modiﬁcation, set the Color Space option in the

shooting menu to sRGB ( 50).

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Modifying the Print Order: Select/Set

Choosing Select/Set displays the photographs in the folder or folders selected

in the Playback Folder menu ( 135) as small thumbnail images.

Highlight image. (To view highlighted im-

age full screen, press . Release to return

to thumbnail list.)

Press button and press multi selector up

or down to specify number of prints (up

to 99), or press center of multi selector to

select image and set number of prints to 1.

Selected images are marked by icon.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, press multi

selector up or down until icon is no longer displayed. To exit without changing

print order, press button.

Return to Print Set menu. To select or dese-

lect options, highlight and press multi se-

lector to right. Selected items are marked

with a ✔.

• Data Imprint: Print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order.

• Imprint Date: Print date of recording on all pictures in print order.

To complete print order and return to playback menu, highlight Done and press multi

selector to right. To exit without altering print order, press button.

Removing All Images from the Print Order: Deselect All

Choosing Deselect All? displays the conﬁrmation dialog

shown at right. Press the multi selector up or down to

highlight an option, then press the

selection.

button to make a

• Yes: remove all images from the print order. The moni-

tor will brieﬂy show the message“Deselect All Done,”and

then the playback menu will be displayed.

• No: exit to the playback menu without changing the print order.

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Display Mode

To choose the information listed in the photo-information

display ( 99), highlight the desired option and press the

multi selector right. A ✔ appears next to selected items;

to deselect, highlight and press the multi selector to the

right. To return to the playback menu, highlight Done and

press the multi selector to the right.

Option

Description

Data^*

Shooting data appears in photo information display.

Histogram^*Histogram appears in photo information display.

Highlight^*

Highlight page appears in photo information display.

RGB Histogram^*RGB histogram appears in photo information display.

Active focus area (if single-servo AF is used with dynamic-area AF,

Focus Area group dynamic-AF, or closest-subject priority, area where focus ﬁrst

locked) is shown in red in photo information display.

* Default selection.

Image Review

Image Review controls whether or not photographs are

displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting.

Option

Description

Photographs are not automatically displayed af-

ter shooting.

Oﬀ (default)

Photographs are automatically displayed after

shooting.

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After Delete

Choose whether the following or previous picture is dis-

played after an image is deleted.

Option

Description

After image is deleted, following image is displayed or highlighted in

thumbnail list. If deleted image was last frame in memory, previous frame

will be displayed or highlighted.

Show Next

(default)

After image is deleted, previous image is displayed or highlighted in thumb-

nail list. If deleted image was ﬁrst frame in memory, following frame will be

displayed or highlighted.

Show

If user was scrolling through images in order recorded before deletion, fol-

lowing image will be displayed or highlighted (if deleted image was last

Continue frame in memory, previous frame will be displayed or highlighted). If user

as Before was scrolling through images in reverse order, previous image will be dis-

played or highlighted (if deleted image was ﬁrst frame in memory, following

frame will be displayed or highlighted).

Rotate Tall

Choose whether photographs taken in “tall” (portrait) ori-

entation are automatically rotated for display in the moni-

tor.

Option

Description

“Tall” (portrait) orientation photos taken with On selected for Auto Image Ro-

tation ( 119) are displayed in tall orientation during playback (tall orientation

images are displayed at ²/3 size of other images to ﬁt monitor).

(default)

Oﬀ “Tall”photos are displayed in“wide”(landscape) orientation.

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Custom Settings

Custom settings are used to ﬁne-tune a variety of camera settings to suit the

user’s preferences, creating combinations of settings that diﬀer from the factory

defaults in eﬀect at the time your camera was purchased. In addition to Custom

Settings C (Bank Select) and R (Menu Reset), settings in the Custom Settings

menu are divided into the following six groups:

Group

Autofocus

Custom Settings

a1–a10

b1–b7

Metering/Exposure

Timers/AE&AF Lock

Shooting/Display

Bracketing/Flash

Controls

c1–c5

d1–d8

e1–e8

f1–f7

Press the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired group and then

press the multi selector to the right. The full list of Custom Settings a1–f7 will be

displayed, starting with the settings in the selected group. To select a setting in

a diﬀerent group, press the multi selector up or down scroll until the desired set-

ting is displayed, or press the multi selector to the left to return the top menu and

select a diﬀerent group. Custom Setting a1 (AF-C Mode Priority) and f7 (No

Memory Card?) are linked: pressing the multi selector up when Custom Setting

a1 is highlighted displays Custom Setting f7, while pressing the multi selector

down while Custom Setting f7 is highlighted displays Custom Setting a1.

Using the Multi Selector

The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on. The focus selector

lock switch only takes eﬀect when the monitor is oﬀ.

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The following Custom Settings are available:

Custom Setting

Bank Select

Menu Reset

Autofocus

Custom Setting Bank

Reset Custom Setting Menu

146

147

a1 AF-C Mode Priority

a2 AF-S Mode Priority

a3 Focus Area Frame

a4 Group Dynamic AF

a5 Lock-On

a6 AF Activation

a7 AF Area Illumination

a8 Focus Area

AF-C Mode Priority Selection

AF-S Mode Priority Selection

Focus Area Frame Selection

Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AF

Focus Tracking with Lock-On

AF Activation

148

149–150

150

151

AF Area Illumination

Focus Area Selection

151

a9 AF Assist

Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator

AF-ON Button for MB-D200 Battery Pack

152

a10 AF-ON for MB-D200

Metering/Exposure

b1 ISO Auto

b2 ISO Step Value

b3 EV Step

b4 Exp Comp/Fine Tune

b5 Exposure comp.

b6 Center-Weighted

b7 Fine Tune Exposure

Timers/AE&AF Lock

c1 AE Lock

ISO Sensitivity Auto Control

ISO Sensitivity Step Value

EV Steps for Exposure Control

Steps for Exposure Comp and Fine Tuning

Easy Exposure Compensation

Center-Weighted Area

152–153

154

155

156

Fine Tune Optimal Exposure

AE Lock Buttons

156

156–157

157

c2 AE-L/AF-L

c3 Auto Meter-Oﬀ

c4 Self-Timer

Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button

Auto Meter-Oﬀ Delay

Self-Timer Delay

157

c5 Monitor-Oﬀ

Monitor-Oﬀ Delay

157

Shooting/Display

d1 Beep

Beep

158

159

160

d2 Grid Display

Viewﬁnder Grid Display

Viewﬁnder Warning Display

CL-Mode Shooting Speed

Exposure Delay Mode

File Number Sequence

LCD Illumination

d3 Viewﬁnder Warning

d4 Shooting Speed

d5 Exp. Delay Mode

d6 File No. Sequence

d7 Illumination

d8 MB-D200 Batteries

MB-D200 Battery Type

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Custom Setting

Bracketing/Flash

e1 Flash Sync Speed

e2 Flash Shutter Speed

e3 Built-in Flash

e4 Modeling Flash

e5 Auto BKT Set

Flash Sync Speed Setting

Slowest Speed When Using Flash

Built-in Flash Mode

Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash

Auto Bracketing Set

160

161

161–166

166

e6 Manual Mode Bkting

e7 Auto BKT Order

e8 Auto BKT Selection

Controls

Auto Bracketing in M Exposure Mode

Auto Bracketing Order

Auto Bracketing Selection Method

167

f1 Center Button

f2 Multi-Selector

f3 Photo Info/Playback

f4 FUNC. Button

Multi-Selector Center Button

168

169

When Multi-Selector is Pressed;

Role of Multi-Selector in full-frame Playback

Assign FUNC. Button

170

f5 Command Dials

f6 Buttons and Dials

f7 No Memory Card?

Customize Command Dials

Setting Method for Buttons and Dials

Disable Shutter If No Memory Card

170–171

172

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Custom Setting C: Custom Setting Bank

Custom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes

to settings in one bank have no eﬀect on the others. To

store a particular combination of frequently-used settings,

select one of the four banks and set the camera to these

settings. The new settings will be stored in the bank even

when the camera is turned oﬀ, and will be restored the

next time the bank is selected. Diﬀerent combinations of settings can be stored

in the other banks, allowing the user to switch instantly from one combination to

another by selecting the appropriate bank from the bank menu.

The default names for the four Custom Settings banks are A, B, C, and D. A de-

scriptive caption can be added using the Rename option as described in “The

Shooting Menu: Shooting Menu Bank”( 125).

Custom Settings Bank

If settings in the current bank have been modiﬁed from default

values, the control panel display will show CUSTOM and the let-

ter of the bank. An asterisk will be displayed next to the altered

settings in the second level of the Custom Settings menu.

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Custom Setting R: Reset Custom Setting Menu

To restore default settings for the current Custom Settings

bank ( 146), highlight Yes and press the multi selector to

the right (select No to exit without changing settings).

Custom Setting

a1 AF-C Mode Priority

a2 AF-S Mode Priority

a3 Focus Area Frame

a4 Group Dynamic AF

a5 Lock-On

a6 AF Activation

a7 AF Area Illumination

a8 Focus Area

Default

FPS rate

Focus

Custom Setting

e1 Flash Sync Speed

e2 Flash Shutter Speed

e3 Built-in Flash

e4 Modeling Flash

e5 Auto BKT Set

e6 Manual Mode Bkting

e7 Auto BKT Order

e8 Auto BKT Selection

f1 Center Button

Shooting mode

Default

1/250 s

1/60 s

TTL

Normal Frame (11 Areas)

Pattern 1/Center Area

Normal

Shutter/AF-ON

AE & Flash

Flash/Speed

MTR>Under>Over

Manual Value Select

Auto

No Wrap

a9 AF Assist

a10 AF-ON for MB-D200

b1 ISO Auto

AF-ON+Focus Area

Center AF Area

Thumbnail On/Oﬀ

Oﬀ

Playback Mode

b2 ISO Step Value

b3 EV Step

1/3 Step

Oﬀ

f2 Multi-Selector

f3 Photo Info/Playback

f4 FUNC. Button

f5 Command Dials

Rotate Direction

Do Nothing

Info ▲▼/PB

FV Lock

b4 Exp Comp/Fine Tune

b5 Exposure comp.

b6 Center-Weighted

b7 Fine Tune Exposure

c1 AE Lock

c2 AE-L/AF-L

c3 Auto Meter-Oﬀ

c4 Self-Timer

φ 8 mm

Normal

0^*

Change Main/Sub

Aperture Setting

Menus and Playback

Oﬀ

Sub-command Dial

Oﬀ

AE-L/AF-L Button

AE/AF Lock

6 s

10 s

20 s

f6 Buttons and Dials

f7 No Memory Card?

Default

Disable Shutter

c5 Monitor-Oﬀ

d1 Beep

d2 Grid Display

High

Oﬀ

3 fps

Oﬀ

Two-Button Reset

Custom Settings are not reset when a two-

button reset is performed ( 97).

d3 Viewﬁnder Warning

d4 Shooting Speed

d5 Exp. Delay Mode

d6 File No. Sequence

d7 Illumination

d8 MB-D200 Batteries

LR6 (AA-size Alkaline)

* Applies to all metering methods.

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Custom Setting a1: AF-C Mode Priority Selection

This option controls whether photographs can be taken

whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release

priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority)

in continuous-servo AF.

Option

Description

FPS Rate

(default)

Photos can be taken whenever shutter-release button is pressed.

FPS Rate Photos can be taken even when camera is not in focus. In continuous mode,

+ AF frame rate slows for improved focus if subject is dark or low contrast.

Photos can only be taken when in-focus indicator (●) is displayed. Note that

focus does not lock when in-focus indicator is displayed.

Focus

Custom Setting a2: AF-S Mode Priority Selection

This option controls whether photographs can be taken

only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) or when-

ever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority)

in single-servo AF. Regardless of the setting chosen, focus

will lock when the in-focus indicator (●) is displayed.

Option

Focus

(default)

Description

Photos can only be taken when in-focus indicator (●) is displayed.

Release Photos can be taken whenever shutter-release button is pressed.

Custom Setting a3: Focus Area Frame Selection

At the default setting of Normal Frame (11 Areas), the

camera oﬀers a choice of eleven focus areas. Select Wide

Frame (7 Areas) for wider focus areas when

(single-

area AF) or

(dynamic-area AF) is selected for AF-area

mode ( 54).

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Custom Setting a4: Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AF

This option controls how focus areas are grouped in group

dynamic-AF ( 54) and whether the camera gives prior-

ity to the subject in the center focus area of the selected

group.

Option

Description

Focus areas are grouped in pattern 1 ( 150). Camera focuses on sub-

ject in center focus area of selected group. Because camera does not

have to select focus area, less time is required for focus operation. If

subject moves out of center focus area, camera will focus based on

information from other focus areas in same group. Center focus area

of selected group is highlighted in control panel.

Pattern 1/

Center Area

(default)

Focus areas are grouped in pattern 1 ( 150). Camera automatically

selects focus area containing subject closest to camera in current fo-

Pattern 1/

Closest Subject cus area group. If subject moves out of selected focus area, camera

will focus based on information from other focus areas in same group.

Pattern 2/

As for Pattern 1/Center Area, except that focus areas are grouped in

Center Area pattern 2 ( 150).

Pattern 2/

As for Pattern 1/Closest Subject, except that focus areas are grouped

Closest Subject in pattern 2 ( 150).

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Focus areas are grouped as follows (illustrations show the control panel display):

Pattern 1

Pattern 2^*

Top

Left Center 1 Center 2 Right

Bottom

Center

Area

Left

Center Right

Bottom

Top

Left Center 1 Center 2 Right

Bottom

Closest

Subject

Left

Center Right

Bottom

* The center focus-area group is selected by pressing the center of the multi selector once

to activate the current center focus-area group and then pressing the center of the multi

selector to toggle between “center 1” and “center 2.” “Center 2” is only available when

Center AF Area is selected for Center Button (Custom Setting f1)>Shooting Mode.

Custom Setting a5: Focus Tracking with Lock-On

This option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden

large changes in the distance to the subject.

Option

Description

Long

Camera waits before adjusting focus when distance to subject changes

Normal abruptly. Prevents camera from refocusing when subject is brieﬂy obscured by

(default) objects passing through frame. Select Long to increase length of time before

camera refocuses, Short to reduce.

Short

Camera immediately adjusts focus when distance to subject changes abruptly.

Oﬀ Use when photographing series of subjects at varying distances in quick suc-

cession.

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Custom Setting a6: AF Activation

This option controls whether both the shutter-release but-

ton and the AF-ON button can be used to initiate autofocus

or whether autofocus is only initiated when the AF-ON but-

ton is pressed.

Option

Shutter/AF-ON Autofocus can be performed with AF-ON button or by pressing shutter-

(default) release button halfway.

Description

AF-ON Only Autofocus can only be performed with AF-ON button.

Custom Setting a7: AF Area Illumination

This option controls whether or not the active focus area is

highlighted in red in the viewﬁnder.

Option

Description

Auto Selected focus area is automatically highlighted as needed to provide contrast

(default) with background.

Oﬀ Selected focus area is not highlighted.

Selected focus area is always highlighted, regardless of brightness of back-

On ground. Depending on brightness of background, selected focus area may be

diﬃcult to see.

Custom Setting a8: Focus Area Selection

At the default setting of No Wrap, the focus-area display

is bounded by the outer focus areas so that, for example,

pressing the multi selector up when the top focus area is

selected has no eﬀect. Select Wrap to allow focus-area

selection to “wrap around”from top to bottom, bottom to

top, right to left, and left to right.

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Custom Setting a9: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator

At the default setting of On, the built-in AF-assist illumina-

tor lights to assist the focus operation when the subject is

poorly lit ( 58). Select Oﬀ to turn the illuminator oﬀ.

Custom Setting a10: AF-ON Button for MB-D200 Battery Pack

This option controls the function assigned to the AF-ON

button for the optional MB-D200 battery pack ( 181).

Option

Description

AF-ON+ AF-ON button on battery pack performs same function as camera AF-ON

Focus Area button. Focus area can be selected by pressing AF-ON button on MB-D200

(default)

and rotating sub-command dial.

AF-ON button on battery pack performs same function as camera AF-ON

button.

AF-ON

AF-ON button on battery pack performs same function as camera AE-L/AF-L

button. Focus area can be selected by pressing AF-ON button on MB-D200

and rotating sub-command dial.

AE/AF-L+

Focus Area

AF-ON button on battery pack performs same function as camera AE-L/AF-L

button.

AE/AF-L

Focus area can be selected by pressing AF-ON button on MB-D200 and

rotating sub-command dial.

Focus Area

Same as AF-ON button on battery pack performs function currently assigned to

FUNC button camera FUNC. button using Custom Setting f4 (FUNC. Button; 170)

Custom Setting b1: ISO Sensitivity Auto Control

If On is selected for this option, the camera will automati-

cally adjust ISO sensitivity when necessary to help ensure

optimal exposure. This option is not available at ISO sen-

sitivities over 1600.

High ISO NR ( 131)

Noise is more likely to appear in photographs taken at higher sensitivities. To reduce noise

at sensitivities of ISO 400 equivalent and above, turn on the High ISO NR option in the

shooting menu.

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Option

Description

Oﬀ

ISO sensitivity remains ﬁxed at value selected by user, regardless of whether

(default) optimal exposure can be achieved at current exposure settings.

If optimal exposure can not be achieved at ISO sensitivity selected by user,

ISO sensitivity is adjusted to compensate, to minimum approximately equiv-

alent to ISO 200 and maximum selected using Max. Sensitivity option.

Flash level is adjusted appropriately when ﬂash is used. In exposure modes

P and A, ISO sensitivity will be adjusted if photo would be overexposed at

shutter speed of ¹

8,000 or underexposed at value selected for Min. Shutter

Speed. Otherwise camera adjusts ISO sensitivity when limits of exposure

metering system are exceeded (mode S) or when optimum exposure can

not be achieved at shutter speed and aperture selected by user (mode M).

ISO sensitivity can not be set to values over 1600 while this option is in ef-

fect.

Menu shown at right is displayed. Highlight desired

ISO value and press multi selector right to return to

ISO auto menu.

Max.

Sensitivity

Min.

Menu shown at right is displayed. Highlight desired

Shutter shutter speed and press multi selector right to return

Speed to ISO auto menu.

When On is selected, the control panel and viewﬁnder

show ISO-AUTO. When sensitivity is altered from the value

selected by the user, these indicators blink and the altered

value is shown in the viewﬁnder (the indicators do not

blink if a ﬂash is used).

ISO Auto > On

When a ﬂash is used, foreground subjects may be underexposed in photos taken at slow

shutter speeds, in daylight, or against a bright background. Choose a ﬂash mode other

than slow sync or select mode A or M and choose a larger aperture.

If a shooting menu bank in which ISO sensitivity has been set to a value greater than 1600 is

chosen after On is selected, ISO sensitivity will not be adjusted automatically. ISO sensitiv-

ity will also not be adjusted automatically if a Custom Settings bank in which On is selected

is chosen after ISO sensitivity has been set to a value over 1600.

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Custom Setting b2: ISO Sensitivity Step Value

Choose whether adjustments to sensitivity (ISO equivalen-

cy) are made in increments equivalent to /EV (1/3 Step,

the default option), /EV (1/2 Step), or 1EV (1 Step).

Custom Setting b3: EV Steps for Exposure Control

Choose whether adjustments to shutter speed, aperture,

and bracketing are made in increments equivalent to /EV

(1/3 Step, the default option), /EV (1/2 Step), or 1EV (1

Step).

Custom Setting b4: Steps for Exposure Comp and Fine Tuning

Choose whether adjustments to exposure compensation

and exposure ﬁne tuning are made in increments equiv-

alent to /EV (1/3 Step, the default option), /EV (1/2

Step), or 1EV (1 Step).

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Custom Setting b5: Easy Exposure Compensation

This option controls whether the

button is needed to

set exposure compensation ( 72). If On is selected, the 0

at the center of the exposure display will blink even when

exposure compensation is set to 0.

Option

Oﬀ

(default)

Description

Exposure compensation set by pressing

command dial.

button and rotating main

Exposure compensation set by rotating command dial only. Dial used de-

pends on option selected for Custom Setting f5> Change Main/Sub.

Command dials (Custom Setting f5) > Change Main/Sub

Oﬀ

Sub-command dial

Main command dial

Sub-command dial

Main command dial

Sub-command dial

N/A

On (Auto

Reset)

As for On except that exposure compensation set using command dial

only is cancelled when camera is turned oﬀ or exposure meters turn oﬀ.

Custom Setting b6: Center-Weighted Area

When calculating exposure, center-weighted metering as-

signs the greatest weight to a circle in the center of the

frame. The diameter (φ) of this circle can be selected from

6, 8, 10, and 13mm (the default option is 8mm; note that

the diameter is ﬁxed at 8mm when a non-CPU lens is used,

regardless of the setting selected for Non-CPU Lens Data

in the shooting menu).

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Custom Setting b7: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure

Use this option to ﬁne-tune the exposure value selected

by the camera. Exposure can be ﬁne tuned separately for

each metering method by from +1 to –1EV in steps of

/ EV. Selecting this option displays a message warning

that the icon does not appear when exposure is altered;

highlight Yes and press the multi selector to the right (se-

lect No to exit without altering exposure). Highlight a me-

tering method and press the multi selector to the right to

display a list of exposure values. Highlight an option, then

press to the right to make a selection.

Custom Setting c1: AE Lock Buttons

This option determines what controls lock exposure.

Option

Description

AE-L/AF-L Button Exposure can only be locked by pressing

(default)

AE-L/AF-L button.

Exposure can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-

+Release Button L button or by pressing shutter-release but-

ton halfway.

Custom Setting c2: Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button

This option controls the behavior of the AE-L/AF-L button.

Fine-Tuning Exposure

Exposure can be ﬁne-tuned separately for each Custom Settings bank. Note that as the

exposure compensation icon ( ) is not displayed, the only way to determine whether ex-

posure has been altered is to view the ﬁne-tuning menu. Exposure compensation ( 72)

is recommended in most situations.

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Option

AE/AF Lock

(default)

Description

Both focus and exposure lock while AE-L/AF-L button is pressed.

AE Lock Only Exposure locks while AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Focus is unaﬀected.

AE Lock Exposure locks when AE-L/AF-L button is pressed and remains locked until

Hold/Reset button is pressed again, shutter is released or exposure meters turn oﬀ.

Exposure locks when AE-L/AF-L button is pressed and remains locked until

button is pressed again or exposure meters turn oﬀ.

AE Lock Hold

AF Lock

Focus locks while AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Exposure is unaﬀected.

Custom Setting c3: Auto Meter-Oﬀ Delay

This option controls how long the camera continues to

meter exposure when no operations are performed: 4s,

6s (the default option), 8s, or 16s or until the camera is

turned oﬀ (No Limit). Choose a shorter meter-oﬀ delay

for longer battery life.

Custom Setting c4: Self-Timer Delay

This option controls the length of the shutter-release delay

in self-timer mode. Shutter-release can be delayed by ap-

proximately 2s, 5s, 10s (the default option), or 20s.

Custom Setting c5: Monitor-Oﬀ Delay

This option controls how long the monitor remains on

when no operations are performed: 10s, 20s (the default

option), 1 minute, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes. Choose a

shorter monitor-oﬀ delay for longer battery life.

The EH-6 AC Adapter

When the camera is powered by an optional EH-6 AC adapter, exposure meters will not

turn oﬀ and the monitor will only power oﬀ after ten minutes, regardless of the options

chosen for Custom Settings c3 (Auto Meter-Oﬀ) and c5 (Monitor-Oﬀ).

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Custom Setting d1: Beep

Controls the pitch of the beep that sounds when the self-

timer is counting down or the camera focuses in single-

servo AF with Focus (the default setting) selected for Cus-

tom Setting a2 (AF-S Mode Priority). Choose from High

(the default option), Low, and Oﬀ.

icon appears in the control panel when High or Low

is selected.

Custom Setting d2: Viewﬁnder Grid Display

Select On to display on-demand grid lines in the view-

ﬁ nder ( 6). The default option is Oﬀ.

Custom Setting d3: Viewﬁnder Warning Display

Select On (the default option) to display a warning in the

viewﬁnder when the battery is low, no memory card is in-

serted, or when shooting in black-and-white. No warning

is displayed when Oﬀ is selected; before shooting, check

indicators in the control panel.

Custom Setting d4: CL-Mode Shooting Speed

This option determines the rate at which photographs

can be taken in CL (continuous low-speed) mode (during

interval timer photography, this setting also determines

the frame advance rate for single-frame and mirror-up

modes). Shooting speed can be set to values between

1 and 4 frames per second (fps); the default value is 3fps.

The frame advance rate may drop at slow shutter speeds.

Custom Setting d5: Exposure Delay Mode

Select On to delay shutter release until about 0.4s after

the shutter-release button is pressed, reducing camera

shake in situations in which the least camera movement

could result in blurred photographs (for example, micro-

scope photography). The default option is Oﬀ.

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Custom Setting d6: File Number Sequence

When a photograph is taken, the camera names the ﬁle

new by adding one to the last ﬁle number used. This op-

tion controls whether ﬁle numbering continues from the

last number used when a new folder is created, the mem-

ory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in

the camera.

Option

Description

Oﬀ File numbering reset to 0001 when new folder is created, memory card is for-

(default) matted or new memory card is inserted in camera.

When new folder is created, memory card is formatted, or new memory card

inserted in camera, ﬁle numbering continues from last number used or from

On largest number in current folder, whichever is higher. If photograph is taken

when current folder contains photograph numbered 9999, new folder will be

created automatically and ﬁle numbering will begin again from 0001.

As for On, except that next photograph taken is assigned ﬁle number by add-

Reset ing one to largest ﬁle number in current folder. If selected folder contains no

photographs, ﬁle numbering reset to 0001.

Custom Setting d7: LCD Illumination

This option controls the control panel backlight (LCD il-

luminator).

Option

Oﬀ

(default)

Description

Control panel illuminates only while power switch is rotated to

position.

Backlight stays on while exposure meters are active (note that this increases

drain on battery).

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Custom Setting d8: MB-D200 Battery Type

To ensure that the camera functions as expected when AA

batteries are used in the optional MB-D200 battery pack,

match the option selected in this menu to the type of bat-

tery inserted in the battery pack. There is no need to ad-

just this option when using EN-EL3e batteries.

Option

LR6 (AA-size Alkaline)

(default)

Description

Select when using LR6 alkaline AA batteries.

HR6 (AA-size Ni-MH) Select when using HR6 NiMH AA batteries.

FR6 (AA-size Lithium) Select when using FR6 lithium AA batteries.

ZR6 (AA-size Ni-Mn) Select when using ZR6 nickel-manganese AA batteries.

Custom Setting e1: Flash Sync Speed Setting

This option controls ﬂash sync speed. Options range from

/s (1/250 s, the default setting) and /s (1/60 s). To

enable Auto FP High-Speed Sync when using Speedlights

that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), se-

lect 1/250 s (Auto FP) (ﬂash sync speed will be set to /s

if the built-in ﬂash ﬁres or the attached Speedlight is not

CLS-compatible). When the camera shows a shutter speed of /s in exposure

mode P or A, Auto FP High-Speed Sync will be activated if the actual shutter

speed is faster than /s.

Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit

To ﬁx shutter speed at the sync speed limit in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure

modes, select the shutter speed after the slowest possible shutter speed (30s or

An X will be displayed in the ﬂash sync indicator in the control panel and viewﬁnder.

Using AA Batteries

EN-EL3e batteries are recommended for best performance. The capacity of AA batteries

drops sharply at temperatures below 20°C (68°F) and varies with make and storage condi-

tions; in some cases, batteries may cease to function before their expiry date. Some AA

batteries can not be used; due to their limited capacity and performance characteristics,

alkaline and nickel-manganese batteries should be used only when no other alternative is

available. The camera shows the level of AA batteries as follows:

Control panel Viewﬁnder

Description

—

Batteries fully charged.

Low battery. Ready fresh batteries.

(blinks) Shutter-release disabled. Change batteries.

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Custom Setting e2: Slowest Speed When Using Flash

This option determines the slowest shutter speed pos-

sible when using front- or rear-curtain sync or red-eye

reduction in programmed auto or aperture-priority auto

exposure mode (regardless of the setting chosen, shutter

speeds can be as slow as 30s in shutter-priority auto and

manual exposure modes or when the ﬂash is set to slow

sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or red-eye reduction with slow

sync). Options range from /s (1/60 s, the default setting)

to 30s (30 s).

Custom Setting e3: Built-in Flash Mode

Choose the ﬂash mode for the built-in ﬂash.

TTL (default): Flash output is adjusted automatically in re-

sponse to shooting conditions.

Manual: The ﬂash ﬁres at the level selected in the menu

shown at right. Highlight a setting between Full Power

and 1/128 Power (

128

of full power) and press the multi

selector right to return to the Custom Settings menu (at

full power, built-in Speedlight has a Guide Number of

13/42 [m/ft, ISO 100]).

icons blink in the control panel

and viewﬁnder. No monitor preﬂash is emitted, allowing

the built-in ﬂash to function as a master ﬂash for optional

slave ﬂash units when used with a remote Speedlight

commander such as the SU-4.

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Repeating Flash: The ﬂash ﬁres repeatedly while the shutter

is open, producing a strobe-light eﬀect. icons blink

in the control panel and viewﬁnder when this option is

selected. Press the multi selector left or right to highlight

the following options, up or down to change. Press the

button to return to the Custom Settings menu when

settings are complete.

Option

Description

Output Highlight ﬂash output (expressed as fraction of full power).

Choose number of times ﬂash ﬁres at selected output. Note that depending

Times on shutter speed and option selected for Interval, actual number of ﬂashes

may be less than selected.

Interval Choose number of times ﬂash ﬁres per second.

“Times”

The number of times the ﬂash can ﬁre in succession is determined by ﬂash output.

Options available for “Times”

2–5

1/4

1/8

1/16

1/32

1/64

1/128

2–10

2–10, 15

2–10, 15, 20, 25

2–10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35

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Commander Mode: Choose this option to use the built-in

ﬂ ash as a master ﬂash controlling one or more remote

optional Speedlights in up to two groups (A and B) using

Advanced Wireless Lighting.

Option

Description

Built-in Choose ﬂash mode for built-in ﬂash (commander ﬂash).

i-TTL mode. Menu of ﬂash compensation values will be displayed; choose

TTL value between +3.0 and –3.0EV in steps of /EV. At settings other than 0,

will be displayed in control panel and viewﬁnder.

Choose ﬂash output level for built-in ﬂash from values between Full Power

and 1/128 Power (/ of full power).

ﬁ nder.

Built-in ﬂash does not ﬁre, but AF-assist illuminator lights. Built-in ﬂash must

be raised to allow monitor preﬂashes to ﬁre. is not displayed in control panel

ﬂ ash-sync mode display.

ﬂ ashes in control panel and view-

Group A Choose ﬂash mode for all ﬂashes in group A.

i-TTL mode. Menu of ﬂash compensation values will be displayed; choose

value between +3.0 and –3.0EV in steps of /EV.

TTL

Auto aperture (not available with SB-600 and SB-R200 Speedlights). Menu of

AA ﬂ ash compensation values will be displayed; choose value between +3.0 and

–3.0EV in steps of /EV.

Choose ﬂash output level for ﬂashes in Group A from values between Full

Power and 1/128 Power (/ of full power).

Flashes in Group A do not ﬁre.

Group B Choose ﬂash mode for all ﬂashes in group B.

i-TTL mode. Menu of ﬂash compensation values will be displayed; choose

value between +3.0 and –3.0EV in steps of /EV.

TTL

Auto aperture (not available with optional SB-600 and SB-R200 Speedlights).

AA Menu of ﬂash compensation values will be displayed; choose value between

+3.0 and –3.0EV in steps of /EV.

Choose ﬂash output level for ﬂashes in Group B from values between Full

Power and 1/128 Power (/ of full power).

Flashes in Group B do not ﬁre.

Choose from channels 1–4. All Speedlights in both groups must be set to

same channel.

Channel

Flash Exposure Compensation

Flash exposure compensation ( 73) has no eﬀect in Commander mode.

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To use optional Speedlights in commander mode, select Commander Mode for

Custom Setting e3 and follow the steps below.

Highlight Built-in >Mode.

Select desired ﬂash mode.

If TTL or M is selected, addi-

tional options can be select-

ed. Press multi selector up or

down to display option, press

right to select.

Highlight Group A >Mode.

Select desired ﬂash mode.

If TTL, AA, or M is selected,

additional options can be se-

lected. Press multi selector

up or down to display option,

press right to select. Repeat

Steps 4–6 for Group B.

Highlight Channel.

Select channel.

Press button.

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Compose shot and arrange optional Speedlights as shown below.

Speedlight

5m/16´ or less

60–30°

wireless remote

sensor should

face camera.

30° or less

Camera

(built-in

ﬂash)

10m/33´ or less

30° or less

5m/16´ or less

60–30°

Maximum distance between optional Speedlights and camera is about 10m (33´)

when Speedlight is positioned in front of camera (within 30° on either side of

center line), or about 5m (16´) when Speedlight is 30–60° to either side of center

line.

Turn all Speedlights on and set all optional Speedlights to channel selected in

Steps 7–8. See Speedlight manual for details.

Commander Mode

Position the sensor windows on the optional Speedlights where they will pick up the moni-

tor preﬂashes from the built-in ﬂash (take particular care when not using a tripod). Be sure

that direct light or strong reﬂections from the optional Speedlights do not enter the camera

lens (in TTL mode) or the photocell on the optional Speedlight (AA mode), as this may inter-

fere with exposure. To prevent the timing ﬂashes emitted by the built-in ﬂash from appear-

ing in photographs taken at short ranges, use a low ISO sensitivity and small aperture (large

f/-number) or an optional SG-3IR infrared panel for the built-in ﬂash. An SG-3IR is required

for best results with rear-curtain sync, which produces brighter timing ﬂashes. After posi-

tioning the Speedlights, take a test shot and view the results in the camera monitor.

Although there is no limit on the number of optional Speedlights that may used, the practical

maximum is three. With more than this number, the light emitted by the other ﬂash units will

interfere with performance. All Speedlights must be in the same group; ﬂash compensation (

73) applies to all Speedlights. See the Speedlight manual for more information.

If On is selected for Custom Setting e4 (Modeling Flash; 166), all ﬂashes will emit a model-

ing ﬂash when the depth-of-ﬁeld preview button is pressed. Commander mode can also be

used with FV lock ( 81).

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Press ﬂash pop-button to raise built-in ﬂash (note that

built-it ﬂash must be raised even if -- is selected for Built-

in >Flash Mode).

After conﬁrming that camera ﬂash-ready light and ﬂash-ready lights for all Speed-

lights are lit, frame photograph, focus, and shoot.

Custom Setting e4: Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash

At the default setting of On, the built-in ﬂash and optional

Speedlights that support the Nikon Creative Lighting Sys-

tem will emit a modeling ﬂash when the depth-of-ﬁeld

preview button is pressed. Select Oﬀ to disable this fea-

ture.

Custom Setting e5: Auto Bracketing Set

This option controls what settings are aﬀected when auto

bracketing is in eﬀect.

Option

AE & Flash

(default)

Description

Camera performs exposure and ﬂash-level bracketing.

AE Only

Camera performs exposure bracketing only.

Flash Only Camera performs ﬂash-level bracketing only.

Camera performs white balance bracketing (not available at image

WB Bracketing

quality settings of NEF/RAW or NEF+JPEG).

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Custom Setting e6: Auto Bracketing in M Exposure Mode

This option controls what settings are aﬀected when AE

& Flash or AE Only is selected for Custom Setting e5 in

manual exposure mode.

Option

Description

Flash/Speed Camera varies shutter speed (Custom Setting e5 set to AE Only) or shut-

(default)

ter speed and ﬂash level (Custom Setting e5 set to AE & Flash).

Camera varies shutter speed and aperture (Custom Setting e5 set to AE

Only) or shutter speed, aperture, and ﬂash level (Custom Setting e5 set

to AE & Flash).

Flash/Speed/

Aperture

Flash/

Camera varies aperture (Custom Setting e5 set to AE Only) or aperture

Aperture and ﬂash level (Custom Setting e5 set to AE & Flash).

Flash Only Camera varies ﬂash level only (Custom Setting e5 set to AE & Flash).

• If no ﬂash is attached when Custom Setting b1 (ISO Auto) is on, camera will vary ISO

sensitivity only, regardless of setting selected.

• Flash bracketing performed only with i-TTL or AA ﬂash control.

Custom Setting e7: Auto Bracketing Order

This option controls the order in which bracketing is per-

formed.

Option

Description

MTR>Under>Over Bracketing performed in order described

(default)

in“Bracketing”( 73).

Bracketing proceeds in order from lowest

to highest value.

Under>MTR>Over

Custom Setting e8: Auto Bracketing Selection Method

This option controls how the bracketing program is se-

lected.

Option

Description

Manual Pressing

button, rotate main command dial

Value Select to select number of shots, sub-command dial to

(default) select bracketing increment.

Press button and rotate main command dial

Preset Value to turn bracketing on and oﬀ. Press

Select and rotate sub-command dial to select number

of shots and bracketing increment.

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Custom Setting f1: Multi-Selector Center Button

This option determines what operations can be performed

by pressing the center of the multi selector.

Shooting Mode: This option controls what operation can be

performed by pressing the center of the multi selector

when the camera is in shooting mode.

Option

Description

Pressing center of multi selector selects center focus area or center focus-

area group (group dynamic-AF). If Pattern 2 is selected for Custom Setting

a4 (Group Dynamic AF), center of multi selector can be used to toggle be-

tween center focus area groups.

Center AF

Area

(default)

Illuminate Pressing center of multi selector illuminates active focus area or focus-area

AF Area group (group dynamic-AF) in viewﬁnder.^*

Pressing center of multi selector has no eﬀect when camera is in shooting

Not Used

mode.^*

* Center of multi selector can not be used to toggle between center focus-area groups

when Pattern 2 is selected for Custom Setting a4 (Group Dynamic AF).

Playback Mode: This option controls what operation is per-

formed when the center of the multi selector is pressed in

playback mode.

Option

Thumbnail On/Oﬀ Press center of multi selector to toggle between single-image and

(default) thumbnail playback.

Description

Histogram On/Oﬀ Press center of multi selector to turn histogram display on and oﬀ.

Press center of multi selector to zoom in on image, press again to

return to full-frame display or thumbnail playback. When this op-

Zoom On/Oﬀ tion is selected, menu of zoom settings is displayed. Choose from

Low Magniﬁcation, Medium Magniﬁcation, and High Magni-

ﬁcation.

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Custom Setting f2: When Multi-Selector Is Pressed;

If desired, the multi selector can be used to activate the

exposure meters or initiate autofocus.

Option

Do Nothing

(default)

Description

Multi selector does not activate exposure meters or initiate auto-

focus.

Reset Mtr-Oﬀ Delay Pressing multi selector activates exposure meters.

In AF-S or AF-C mode, pressing multi selector activates exposure

meters. Camera focuses while multi selector is pressed.

Initiate Autofocus

Custom Setting f3: Role of Multi-Selector in full-frame Playback

By default, pressing the multi selector up or down during

playback displays the other images on the memory card,

while pressing the multi selector left or right changes the

photo information displayed. These roles can be reversed

using Custom Setting f3.

Option

Info▲▼/PB

(default)

Description

Press multi selector up or down to change photo info displayed,

left or right to display additional images.

Press multi selector up or down to display additional images, left or

right to change photo info displayed.

Info

/PB▲▼

Using the Multi Selector

The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on. The focus selector

lock switch only takes eﬀect when the monitor is oﬀ.

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Custom Setting f4: Assign FUNC. Button

This option controls the function performed by the FUNC.

button.

Option

Description

FV Lock If built-in ﬂash or optional CLS-compatible Speedlight is used, ﬂash value

(default) locks when FUNC. button is pressed. Press again to cancel FV lock.

As above, except that if built-in ﬂash is lowered or optional CLS-compatible

Speedlight is not attached, FUNC. button and command dials can be used

to specify focal length and aperture of non-CPU lenses ( 93).

FV Lock/

Lens Data

If FUNC. button is pressed when rotating command dials, changes to shut-

ter speed (exposure modes S and M) and aperture (exposure modes A and

M) are made in increments of 1EV.

1 Step Spd/

Aperture

Same as

AE-L/AF-L

FUNC. button performs same functions as AE-L/AF-L button.

Flash Oﬀ Flash will not ﬁre in photos taken while FUNC. button is pressed.

While FUNC. button is pressed, all shots in exposure or ﬂash bracketing

program will be taken each time shutter-release button is pressed. In con-

tinuous high-speed and continuous low-speed modes, camera will repeat

bracketing burst while shutter-release button is held down. If white-bal-

ance bracketing is selected, camera will take photos at up to 5fps (single

Bracketing

Burst

or continuous high-speed mode) or 1–4fps (continuous low-speed mode)

and perform white balance bracketing on each frame.

Matrix

Metering

Matrix metering activated while FUNC. button is pressed.

Center-

Weighted

Center-weighted metering activated while FUNC. button is pressed.

Spot

Metering

Spot metering activated while FUNC. button is pressed.

Focus Area Press FUNC. button and rotate command dials to cycle between normal

Frame and wide focus areas ( 56).

Custom Setting f5: Customize Command Dials

This option controls the operation of the main and sub-

command dials.

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Option

Description

Controls operation of command dials on camera and

optional MB-D200 battery pack when setting ﬂexible

program, shutter speed, aperture, easy exposure com-

pensation, exposure mode, exposure compensation

value, bracketing increment, and ﬂash sync mode.

• Normal (default): Normal command dial operation.

• Reverse: Reverses rotation of command dials.

Exchanges functions of main and sub-command dials

when setting shutter speed and aperture.

• Oﬀ (default): Main command dial controls shutter

speed, sub-command dial controls aperture.

• On: Main command dial controls aperture, sub-com-

mand dial controls shutter speed.

Rotate

Direction

Change

Main/

Sub

Controls whether changes to aperture are made using

lens aperture ring or command dials. Regardless of

setting chosen, lens ring must be used to set aperture

for non-CPU lenses, command dials to set aperture for

type G lenses not equipped with aperture ring.

• Sub-command Dial (default): Aperture can only be

adjusted with sub-command dial (or main command dial if Change Main/

Sub is On).

Aperture

Setting

• Aperture Ring: Aperture can only be adjusted using lens aperture ring.

Camera aperture display shows aperture in increments of 1EV. This option

is selected automatically when non-CPU lens is attached.

Controls functions performed by command dials dur-

ing playback or when menus are displayed.

• Oﬀ (default): Multi selector used to choose pic-

ture displayed, highlight thumbnails, and navigate

menus.

• On: Main command dial performs same function as

pressing multi selector left or right. Sub-command dial performs same

function as pressing multi selector up or down. Note that this option has no

eﬀect on the roles played by the command dials during playback zoom.

Single-image playback: main command dial is used to choose picture dis-

played, sub-command dial to display additional photo information.

Menus

and

Playback

Thumbnail playback: main command dial moves cursor left or right, sub-

command dial moves cursor up or down.

Menu navigation: main command dial moves highlight bar up or down.

Rotate sub-command dial to right to display sub-menu, to left to return

to previous menu. To make selection, press multi selector to right, press

center of multi selector, or press button.

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Custom Setting f6: Setting Method for Buttons and Dials

This option allows adjustments that are normally made by

pressing the

, ISO, QUAL, or WB button and

rotating a command dial to be made by rotating the com-

mand dial after the button is released.

Option

Description

Default Changes to settings made by rotating command dial while button is held

(default) down.

Settings can be changed by rotating command dial after button is released. To

exit, press button again, press shutter-release button halfway, or (except when

No Limit is selected for Custom Setting c3 or optional AC adapter is used) wait

Hold

for about 20s.

Custom Setting f7: Disable Shutter If No Memory Card

This option can be used to enable the shutter release

when no memory card is inserted in the camera. Note

that when photographs are being captured to a computer

using Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control, photographs are

not recorded to the camera memory card and the shutter

release will be enabled regardless of the setting chosen

for this option.

Option

Release Locked

(default)

Description

Shutter-release button disabled when no memory card is inserted.

Shutter-release button enabled when no memory card is inserted.

Enable Release Photographs taken when no memory card is inserted are not saved,

although they will be displayed in monitor.

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Technical Notes

Optional Accessories

One advantage of digital SLR cameras is the wide variety of accessories available

for broadening the scope of digital photography. The following types of acces-

sory are available for the D200:

Flash units (Speedlights)

Battery

packs

Viewﬁnder accessories

Batteries

Y P

TTER

Li-ion

Lenses

10-pin remote

terminal accessories

AC adapters

Software

Filters

Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories

Only Nikon brand accessories certiﬁed by Nikon speciﬁcally for use with your Nikon digital

camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety require-

ments. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WAR-

RANTY.

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Lenses

CPU lenses (particularly type G and D lenses) are recommended for use with the

D200 (note that IX Nikkor CPU lenses can not be used).

The following lenses can be used with the D200:

Focus

M (with

AF electronic

range ﬁnder)

Mode

Metering

Camera setting

3D Color

Lens/accessory

Type G or D AF Nikkor²; AF-S, AF-I Nikkor

—

✔

—

✔

PC-Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.8D⁴

AF-S/AF-I Teleconverter⁷

Other AF Nikkor (except lenses for F3AF)

AI-P Nikkor

AI-modiﬁed, AI-, AI-S, or Series E Nikkor¹²

Medical Nikkor 120 mm f/4

Reﬂex Nikkor

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

PC-Nikkor

AI-type Teleconverter ¹⁸

✔

—

✔

TC-16A AF Teleconverter

PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment¹⁹

Auto extension rings (PK-series 11-A, 12, or 13;

PN-11)

✔

—

✔

—

✔

IX Nikkor lenses can not be used.

Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses.

Spot metering meters selected focus area.

11 Some lenses can not be used (see following page).

12 Range of rotation for Ai 80–200 mm f/2.8S ED tripod mount

limited by camera body. Filters can not be exchanged while Ai

200–400 mm f/4S ED is mounted on camera.

The camera’s exposure metering and ﬂash control systems do

not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or 13 If maximum aperture is speciﬁed using Non-CPU Lens Data

when an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used.

Electronic range ﬁnder can not be used with shifting or tilting.

Manual exposure mode only.

Compatible with AF-I Nikkor lenses and with all AF-S lenses

except AF-S DX VR ED 18–200 mm f/3.5–5.6G; AF-S DX ED

12–24 mm f/4G, 17–55 mm f/2.8G, 18–55 mm f/3.5–5.6G,

option in shooting menu, aperture value will be displayed in

viewﬁnder and control panel.

14 Can be used only if lens focal length and maximum aperture

are speciﬁed using Non-CPU Lens Data option in shooting

menu. Use spot or center-weighted metering if desired results

are not achieved.

18–70 mm f/3.5–4.5G, and 55–200 mm f/4–5.6G; AF-S VR 15 For improved precision, specify lens focal length and maxi-

ED 24–120 mm f/3.5–5.6G; and AF-S ED 17–35 mm f/2.8D,

24–85 mm f/3.5–4.5G, and 28–70 mm f/2.8D.

mum aperture using Non-CPU Lens Data option in shooting

menu.

With maximum eﬀective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

16 Can be used at in manual exposure modes at shutter speeds

slower than 1/125 s. If maximum aperture is speciﬁed using

Non-CPU Lens Data option in shooting menu, aperture value

will be displayed in viewﬁnder and control panel.

If AF 80–200 mm f/2.8S, AF 35–70 mm f/2.8S, new-model AF

28–85 mm f/3.5–4.5S, or AF 28–85 mm f/3.5–4.5S is zoomed

in while focusing at minimum range, image on matte screen in

viewﬁnder may not be in focus when in-focus indicator is dis- 17 Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. In aper-

played. Focus manually using image in viewﬁnder as guide.

10 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

ture-priority auto exposure mode, preset aperture using lens

aperture ring before performing AE lock or shifting lens. In

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manual exposure mode, preset aperture using lens aperture 19 Requires PK-12 or PK-13 auto extension ring.

ring and determine exposure before shifting lens.

18 Exposure compensation required when used with AI 28–

85 mm f/3.5–4.5S, AI 35–105 mm f/3.5–4.5S, AI 35–135 mm

f/3.5–4.5S, or AF-S 80–200 mm f/2.8D. See teleconverter

manual for details.

20 Use preset aperture. In exposure mode A, set aperture using

focusing attachment before determining exposure and taking

photograph.

•

PF-4 Reprocopy Outﬁt requires PA-4 Camera Holder.

Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses

The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D200:

• Non-AI lenses

• Lenses for the F3AF (80mm f/2.8, 200mm

• Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit f/3.5, TC-16 Teleconverter)

(400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, • PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or

1200mm f/11)

• Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8, OP 10mm • PC 35mm f/2.8 (serial numbers 851001–

earlier)

f/5.6)

906200)

• 21mm f/4 (old type)

• K2 rings

• PC 35mm f/3.5 (old type)

• 1000mm f/6.3 Reﬂex (old type)

• ED 180–600mm f/8 (serial numbers • 1000mm f/11 Reﬂex (serial numbers

174041–174180) 142361–143000)

• ED 360–1200mm f/11 (serial numbers • 2000mm f/11 Reﬂex (serial numbers

174031–174127)

200111–200310)

• 200–600mm f/9.5 (serial numbers 280001–

300490)

Compatible Non-CPU Lenses

If lens data are speciﬁed using the Non-CPU lens data option in the shooting menu, many

of the features available with CPU lenses can also be used with non-CPU lenses. If lens data

are not speciﬁed, color matrix metering can not be used, and center-weighted metering is

used when matrix metering is selected.

Non-CPU lenses can only be used in exposure modes A and M, when aperture must be set

using the lens aperture ring. If the maximum aperture has not been speciﬁed using Non-

CPU lens data, the camera aperture display will show the number of stops from maximum

aperture; the actual aperture value must be read oﬀ the lens aperture ring. Aperture-prior-

ity auto will be selected automatically in exposure modes P and S. The exposure-mode

indicator in the control panel will blink, and A will be displayed in the viewﬁnder.

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CPU lenses can be identiﬁed by the presence of CPU contacts. Type G lenses are

marked with a “G”on the lens barrel, type D lenses with a “D.”

CPU lens

Type G lens

Type D lens

Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. Unlike other CPU lens-

es, there is no need to lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture setting

(maximum f/-number) when using a type G lens.

Picture Angle and Focal Length

The diagonal picture angle of the D200 is less than that of a 35-mm camera.

When calculating the focal length of the lenses for the D200 in 35-mm format,

multiply the focal length of the lens by about 1.5:

Option

35-mm camera

D200

35-mm camera

D200

Approximate focal length (mm) in 35-mm format (modiﬁed for picture angle)

25.5

105

135

202.5

180

270

200

300

400

600

500

750

127.5

600

52.5

300

450

157.5

900

Calculating Picture Angle

Picture size (35-mm format)

(36 mm × 24 mm)

The size of the area exposed by a 35-mm

camera is 36×24mm. The size of the

area exposed by the D200, in contrast,

is 23.6×15.8mm, meaning that the diago-

nal picture angle of a 35-mm camera is ap-

proximately 1.5 times that of the D200.

Picture diagonal

Lens

Picture size (D200)

(23.6 mm × 15.8 mm)

Picture angle (35-mm format)

Picture angle (D200)

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Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)

When used with a compatible device such as the SB-800, SB-600, and remote

SB-R200 Speedlights (available separately), the D200 supports the full range of

options available with the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), including i-TTL

ﬂ ash control ( 76), FV Lock ( 81), and Auto FP High-Speed Sync ( 160).

Support for Advanced Wireless Lighting allows the built-in ﬂash to be used as a

commander unit for remote SB-800, SB-600, and SB-R200 Speedlights. See the

Speedlight manual for details. Note that the built-in Speedlight will not ﬁre when

an optional Speedlight is attached.

SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights

These high performance Speedlights have Guide Numbers of 38/125 and 30/98

respectively (m/ft, 35-mm zoom head position, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F). The ﬂash

head can be rotated through 90° above the horizontal, 180° left, and 90° right

for bounce-ﬂash or close-up photography. The SB-800 can be rotated 7° below

the horizontal. Auto power zoom (24–105mm and 24–85mm, respectively) en-

sures that the illuminating angle is adjusted in accord with lens focal length. The

built-in wide panel can be used for an angle of 14mm (the SB-800 also supports

17mm). An illuminator is included to assist in adjusting settings in the dark.

SB-R200 Wireless Remote Speedlight

This high-performance wireless remote Speedlight has a Guide Number of 10/32

(m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F). Although it cannot be mounted on the camera ac-

cessory shoe, the SB-R200 can be ﬁred using an optional SB-800 Speedlight or

SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander, or a camera with Advanced Wireless

Lighting and a built-in ﬂash. With the D200 in commander mode ( 163), the

SB-R200 serves as a remote ﬂash. It can held by hand, placed on an AS-20 Speed-

light stand, or mounted on the camera lens using the SX-1 attachment for re-

mote control and close-up i-TTL photography.

Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories

Use only Nikon Speedlights. Negative voltages or voltages over 250V applied to the ac-

cessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of

the camera or ﬂash. Before using a Nikon Speedlight not listed in this section, contact a

Nikon-authorized service representative for more information.

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The following features are available with the SB-800, SB-600, and SB-R200:

Speedlight

Advanced Wireless Lighting

SB-800

SB-600¹SB-R200²

Flash mode/feature

i-TTL³

Auto aperture⁵

SB-800

✔

SB-600

✔

—

✔

—

✔

RPT

REAR

—

✔

—

✔

Non-TTL auto

Range-priority manual

Manual

Repeating ﬂash

Rear-curtain sync

Red-eye reduction

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

Flash Color Information Communication

Auto FP High-Speed Sync⁸

FV lock

✔

—

✔

—

✔

—

AF-assist for multi-area AF¹⁰

Auto zoom

ISO Auto (Custom Setting b1)

✔

Functions as remote ﬂash only.

Not available with non-CPU lenses unless lens data have been

speciﬁed using Non-CPU Lens Data.

Use Speedlight controls to select ﬂash mode.

Available only if non-CPU lens is used without specifying lens

data in Non-CPU Lens Data menu.

Select 1/250 s (Auto FP) for Custom Setting e1 (Flash Sync

Speed; 160). Not available if built-in ﬂash ﬁres.

Available only when SB-800 is used as master ﬂash or optional

SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander is used.

Can not be mounted on camera accessory shoe. Can be used

as remote ﬂash if camera is in commander mode ( 163) or

SB-800 Speedlight is mounted on camera and SB-R200 is con-

trolled by optional SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander.

When using non-CPU lens with i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for

Digital SLR, improved precision can be obtained if lens data

are speciﬁed in Non-CPU Lens Data menu.

Standard i-TTL for Digital SLR is used with spot metering or

when selected with Speedlight.

10 Available with AF CPU lenses only.

The following Speedlights can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. If

they are set to TTL, the camera shutter-release button will lock and no photo-

graphs can be taken.

Speedlight SB-80DX, SB-28DX,

SB-28, SB-26,

SB-50DX, SB-23,

SB-29², SB-21B²,

SB-29S²

SB-30, SB-27¹, SB-22S,

SB-22, SB-20, SB-16B,

SB-15

Flash mode

SB-25, SB-24

Non-TTL auto

Manual

Repeating ﬂash

—

✔

—

✔

—

✔

REAR Rear-curtain sync

1 When an SB-27 is mounted on the D200, the ﬂash mode is automatically set to TTL, and the shutter-release will be disabled. Set the

SB-27 to A (non-TTL auto ﬂash).

2 Autofocus is only available with AF-Micro lenses (60 mm, 105 mm, or 200 mm).

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Notes on Optional Speedlights

Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the Speedlight supports the

Creative Lighting System, refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. The

D200 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX, SB-28DX, and SB-50DX

manuals.

If Auto FP High-Speed Sync is not used, the shutter will synchronize with an external ﬂash

at speeds of /s or slower.

i-TTL ﬂash control can be used at ISO sensitivities between 100 and 1600. At values over

1600, the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings. If the

ﬂ ash-ready indicator blinks for about three seconds after a photograph is taken, the ﬂash

has ﬁred at full power and the photograph may be underexposed.

When an SB-800 or SB-600 is attached, AF-assist illumination and red-eye reduction are

performed by the optional Speedlight. The camera provides AF-assist illumination when

other Speedlights are used ( 58–59).

Auto power zoom is available only with SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights.

In programmed auto, the maximum aperture (minimum f/-number) is limited according to

sensitivity (ISO equivalency), as shown below:

Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent of:

100

125

4.2

160

4.5

200

4.8

250

320

5.3

400

5.6

500

640

6.3

800

6.7

1000 1250 1600

7.1 7.6

For each one-step increase in sensitivity (e.g., from 200 to 400), aperture is stopped down

by half an f/-stop. If the maximum aperture of the lens is smaller than given above, the

maximum value for aperture will be the maximum aperture of the lens.

When an SC-series 17, 28, or 29 sync cable is used for oﬀ-camera ﬂash photography, cor-

rect exposure may not be achieved in i-TTL mode. We recommend that you choose spot

metering to select standard i-TTL ﬂash control. Take a test shot and view the results in the

monitor.

In i-TTL, use the ﬂash panel or bounce adapter provided with your Speedlight. Do not use

other panels such as diﬀusion panels, as this may produce incorrect exposure.

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The Accessory Shoe

The D200 is equipped with an accessory shoe that allows

SB-series Speedlights, including the SB-800, 600, 80DX,

50DX, 28DX, 28, 27, 23, 22S, and 29S to be mounted di-

rectly on the camera without a sync cable. The accessory

shoe is equipped with a safety lock for Speedlights with a

locking pin, such as the SB-800 and SB-600.

The Sync Terminal

A sync cable can be connected to the sync terminal as

required. Do not connect another Speedlight via a sync

cable when performing rear-curtain sync ﬂash photogra-

phy with an SB-series Speedlights such as the 800, 600,

80DX, 28DX, 28, 50DX, 27, 23, 22s, or 29s mounted on the

camera accessory shoe.

ISO Sensitivity (SB-800/SB-600)

When used with optional SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights, i-TTL ﬂash control can adjust for

ISO sensitivities between 100 and 1600. It may not be able to adjust ﬂash level appropri-

ately for values over 1600. When On is selected for Custom Setting b1 (ISO Auto; 152),

ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted as required for optimal ﬂash output. This may

result in foreground subjects being underexposed in ﬂash photographs taken at slow shut-

ter speeds, in daylight, or against a bright background. In these cases, choose a ﬂash mode

other than slow sync or select mode A or M and choose a larger aperture.

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Other Accessories

At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D200.

Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details.

Power

sources

♦EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: Additional EN-EL3e batteries are available

from local retailers and Nikon service representatives. EN-EL3a and EN-EL3

batteries can not be used.

♦MB-D200 Battery Pack: The MB-D200 takes one or

two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion batter-

ies or six AA alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or nickel-

manganese batteries. It is equipped with a

shutter-release button and main- and sub-com-

mand dials for improved operation when taking

photographs in portrait (tall) orientation. When

attaching the MB-D200, remove the camera bat-

tery cover as shown at right.

60°

♦EH-6 AC Adapter: Use the EH-6 to power the camera for extended periods.

♦Diopter-Adjustment Viewﬁnder Lenses: Lenses are available with diopters of –5,

–4, –3, –2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3m^–1. Use diopter adjustment lenses only if

the desired focus can not be achieved with the built-in diopter adjustment

control (–2.0 to +1.0m^–1). Test diopter adjustment lenses before purchase to

ensure that the desired focus can be achieved.

Viewﬁ nder

eyepiece

accessories

♦DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece: Increases viewﬁnder magniﬁcation to approxi-

mately 1.10× (50-mm f/1.4 lens at inﬁnity; –1.0m^–1).

♦DG-2 Magniﬁer: Magnify the scene displayed in the center of the viewﬁnder for

close-up photography, copying, telephoto lenses, and other tasks that call for

added precision. Eyepiece adapter required (available separately).

♦Eyepiece Adapter: Use to attach the DG-2 Magniﬁer to the D200.

♦DR-6 Right-Angle Viewing Attachment: The DR-6 attaches at a right angle to the

viewﬁnder eyepiece, allowing the image in the viewﬁnder to be viewed from

above when the camera is in the horizontal shooting position.

Filters

•

Nikon ﬁlters can be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in, and rear-inter-

change. Use Nikon ﬁlters; other ﬁlters may interfere with autofocus or electronic

range ﬁnding.

• The D200 can not be used with linear polarizing ﬁlters. Use the C-PL circular

polarizing ﬁlter instead.

• The NC and L37C ﬁlters are recommended for protecting the lens.

•

When using an R60 ﬁlter, set exposure compensation to +1.

• To prevent moiré, use of a ﬁlter is not recommended when the subject is

framed against a bright light, or when a bright light source is in the frame.

• Center-weighted metering is recommended with ﬁlters with exposure factors

(ﬁlter factors) over 1× (Y48, O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND4S, ND8S, A2, A12, B2,

B8, B12).

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Remote The D200 is equipped with a ten-pin remote

terminal terminal for remote control and automatic pho-

accessories tography. The terminal is provided with a cap,

which protects the contacts when the terminal

is not in use. The following accessories can be

used (cable lengths are given in parentheses; all ﬁgures are approximate):

♦MC-22 Remote Cord (1m/3ft. 3in.): Remote shutter release with blue, yellow,

and black terminals for connection to a remote shutter-triggering device, al-

lowing control via sound or electronic signals.

♦MC-30 Remote Cord (80cm/2ft. 7in.): Remote shutter release; can be used to

reduce camera shake or keep the shutter open during a time exposure.

♦MC-36 Remote Cord (85cm/2ft. 9in.): Remote shutter release; can be used to

reduce camera shake or keep the shutter open during a time exposure.

Equipped with back-lit control panel, shutter-release lock for use in bulb

photography, and timer that beeps at one-second intervals.

♦MC-21 Extension Cord (3m/9ft. 10in.): Can be connected to MC-series 20, 22, 23,

25, 30, or 36.

♦MC-23 Connecting Cord (40cm/1ft. 4in.): Connects two cameras for simulta-

neous operation.

♦MC-25 Adapter Cord (20cm/8in.): Ten-pin to two-pin adapter cord for connec-

tion to devices with two-pin terminals, including the MW-2 radio control set,

MT-2 intervalometer, and ML-2 modulite control set.

♦MC-35 GPS Adapter Cord (35cm/1ft. 2in.): Connects camera to compatible GPS

devices via PC cable supplied by manufacturer of GPS device, allowing lati-

tude, longitude, altitude, and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) to be record-

ed with photographs ( 96).

♦ML-3 Modulite Control Set: Allows infrared remote control at ranges of up to 8m

(26ft.).

Body caps

♦BF-1A Body Cap: The BF-1A keeps the mirror, viewﬁnder screen, and low-pass

ﬁ lter free of dust when a lens is not in place.

PC card

adapters

Software

♦EC-AD1 PC Card Adapter: The EC-AD1 PC card adapter allows Type I Compact-

Flash memory cards to be inserted in PCMCIA card slots.

♦Nikon Capture 4 (Version 4.4 or Later): Nikon Capture 4 Version 4.4 or later can be

used to control the camera, capture photos to a computer, and edit and save

RAW images in other formats.

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Approved Memory Cards

The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D200:

SDCFB

SDCFB (Type II)

128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB

300MB

SanDisk

SDCF2B (Type II)

256MB

SDCFH (Ultra II)

SDCFX (Extreme III)

256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB

1GB, 2GB, 4GB

Entry-level CompactFlash cards

High speed 40× with Write Acceleration (WA)

Professional 40× with WA

Professional 80× with WA

Professional 80× with WA and LockTight technology

Microdrive

128MB, 256MB, 512MB

256MB, 512MB, 1GB

8GB

512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB

512MB, 2GB

Lexar

Media

1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 6GB

Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. For more details on the

above cards, please contact the manufacturer.

Memory Cards

• Format memory cards in the camera before ﬁrst use.

• Turn the power oﬀ before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory

cards from the camera, turn the camera oﬀ, or remove or disconnect the power source

during formatting or while data are being recorded, deleted, or copied to a computer.

Failure to observe these precautions could result in loss of data or in damage to the cam-

era or card.

• Do not touch the card terminals with your ﬁngers or metal objects.

• Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to observe this precaution could damage

the card.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject to strong physical shocks.

• Do not expose to heat, water, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight.

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Caring for the Camera

Storage

When the camera will not be used for an extended period, replace the mon-

itor cover, remove the battery, and store the battery in a cool, dry area with the

terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry,

well-ventilated area. Do not store your camera with naphtha or camphor moth

balls or in locations that:

• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%

• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic ﬁelds, such as

televisions or radios

• are exposed to temperatures above 50°C/122°F (for example, near a space

heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day) or below –10°C (14°F)

Cleaning

Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry

cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe oﬀ sand or salt

with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly.

IMPORTANT: Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause

damage not covered under warranty.

Camera body

These elements are made of glass and are easily damaged. Remove dust

and lint with a blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to

prevent the discharge of liquid. To remove ﬁngerprints and other stains,

apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and clean with care.

Remove dust and lint with a blower. When removing ﬁngerprints and oth-

Lens,

mirror, and

viewﬁnder

Monitor er stains, wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. Do

not apply pressure, as this could result in damage or malfunction.

The Monitor

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and

to prevent liquid crystal from entering your eyes and mouth.

The Control Panel

Rarely, static electricity may cause the control panel to brighten or darken. This does not

indicate a malfunction; the display will shortly return to normal.

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The Low-Pass Filter

The image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is ﬁtted with a low-

pass ﬁlter to prevent moiré. Although this ﬁlter prevents foreign objects from

adhering directly to the image sensor, under certain conditions dirt or dust on

the ﬁlter may appear in photographs. If you suspect that dirt or dust inside

the camera is aﬀecting your photographs, you can clean the ﬁlter as described

below. Note, however, that the low-pass ﬁlter is extremely delicate and easily

damaged. Nikon recommends that ﬁlter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized

service personnel.

Remove the lens and turn the camera on.

Display the Mirror Lock-up menu and press

the multi selector right ( 117; note that this

option is not available at battery levels of

or below, while shooting multiple exposures, or

when using an optional MB-D200 battery pack

with AA batteries). The message shown at right

will be displayed and a row of dashes will appear

in the control panel and viewﬁnder. To return

to normal operation without raising the mirror,

turn the camera oﬀ.

Press the shutter-release button all the way

down. The mirror will be raised and the shutter

curtain will open, revealing the low-pass ﬁlter,

and a row of dashes will blink in the control pan-

el. The display in the viewﬁnder will turn oﬀ.

Use a Reliable Power Source

The camera shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged. If the camera powers oﬀ while

the mirror is raised, the shutter curtain will close automatically. Observe the following pre-

cautions to prevent damage to the curtain:

• Use a fully-charged battery or an EH-6 AC adapter (available separately) for prolonged

inspection or cleaning of the low-pass ﬁlter.

• Do not turn the camera oﬀ or remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is

raised.

• If the battery runs low while the mirror is raised, a beep will sound and the AF-assist il-

luminator will blink to warn that the shutter curtain will close and the mirror will lower in

about two minutes. End cleaning or inspection immediately.

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Holding the camera so that light falls on the low-

pass ﬁlter, examine the ﬁlter for dust or lint. If no

foreign objects are present, proceed to Step 6.

Remove any dust and lint from the ﬁlter with a

blower. Do not use a blower-brush, as the bris-

tles could damage the ﬁlter. Dirt that can not

be removed with a blower can only be removed

by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under

no circumstances should you touch or wipe the

ﬁ lt e r.

Turn the camera oﬀ. The mirror will return to the down position and the

shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap.

Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter

Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact

with the low-pass ﬁlter during production and shipping. The D200, however, is designed

to be used with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when

lenses are removed or exchanged. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may adhere

to the low-pass ﬁlter, where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions.

To prevent foreign matter from entering the camera, do not exchange lenses in dusty envi-

ronments. To protect the camera when no lens is in place, be sure to replace the body cap

provided with the camera, being careful to ﬁrst remove all dust and other foreign matter

that may be adhering to the body cap.

Should foreign matter ﬁnd its way onto the low-pass ﬁlter, clean the low-pass ﬁlter as in-

structed on pages 185–186 of this manual, or have the low-pass ﬁlter cleaned by autho-

rized Nikon service personnel. Photographs aﬀected by the presence of foreign matter on

the low-pass ﬁlter can be retouched using Nikon Capture 4 Version 4.4 or later (available

separately) or the clean image options available in some third-party imaging software.

Servicing the Camera and Accessories

The D200 is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the

camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon service representative once every

one to two years, and that it be serviced once every three to ﬁve years (note that fees ap-

ply to these services). Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if

the camera is used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with the camera, such

as lenses or optional Speedlights, should be included when the camera is inspected or

serviced.

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Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions

Do not drop

Do not touch the shutter curtain

The product may malfunction if subjected to The shutter curtain is extremely thin and eas-

strong shocks or vibration.

ily damaged. Under no circumstances should

you exert pressure on the curtain, poke it with

cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air

currents from a blower. These actions could

scratch, deform, or tear the curtain.

Keep dry

This product is not waterproof, and may mal-

function if immersed in water or exposed to

high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal

mechanism can cause irreparable damage.

Handle all moving parts with care

Do not apply force to the battery-chamber,

card-slot, or connector covers. These parts are

especially susceptible to 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 Cleaning

device. To prevent condensation, place the de- • When cleaning the camera body, use a blow-

vice in a carrying case or a plastic bag before

exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.

er to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently

with a soft, dry cloth. After using your cam-

era at the beach or seaside, wipe oﬀ any sand

or salt using a cloth lightly dampened with

pure water and then dry your camera thor-

oughly. 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 mirror).

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“Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter”for informa-

tion on cleaning the low-pass ﬁlter ( 185).

Keep away from strong magnetic ﬁelds

Do not use or store this device in the vicinity

of equipment that generates strong electro-

magnetic 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 in-

ternal circuitry.

Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun

Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or

another sight source for an extended period.

Intense light may cause the image sensor to

deteriorate or produce a white blur eﬀect in

photographs.

Blooming

Vertical white streaks may appear in photo-

graphs of the sun or other strong light sources.

This phenomenon, known as “blooming,” can

be prevented by reducing the amount of light

that falls on the image sensor, either by choos-

ing a slow shutter speed and small aperture or

by using an ND ﬁlter.

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Storage

Turn the product oﬀ before removing or disconnecting

• To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera the power source

in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be Do not unplug the product or remove the bat-

using the product for long periods, remove tery while the product is on, or while images

the battery to prevent leakage and store the are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting

camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. power to the product in these circumstances

Do not, however, store the camera case in a could result in loss of data or in damage to

plastic bag, as this may cause the material to product memory or internal circuitry. To pre-

deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradually loses vent an accidental interruption of power, avoid

its capacity to absorb moisture and should be carrying the product from one location to an-

replaced at regular intervals.

other while the AC adapter is connected.

• 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, dry place. Replace

the terminal cover before putting the battery

away.

Batteries

• Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the

camera from functioning.

• When you turn the device on, check the bat-

tery-level displayed in the control panel to

determine whether the battery needs to be

recharged or replaced. The battery needs to

be recharged or replaced when the battery-

level indicator is ﬂashing.

• When taking photographs on important oc-

casions, ready a spare EN-EL3e battery and

keep it fully charged. Depending on your

location, you may ﬁnd it diﬃcult to purchase

replacement batteries on short notice.

Notes on the monitor

• The monitor may contain a few pixels that • On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends

are always lit or that do not light. This is a

characteristic common to all TFT LCD moni-

tors and does not indicate a malfunction. Im-

ages recorded with the product will not be

aﬀected.

• Images in the monitor may be diﬃcult to see

in a bright light.

• Do not apply pressure to the monitor; this

to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully

charged before taking photographs outside

in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a

warm place and exchange the two as nec-

essary. Once warmed, a cold battery may

recover some of its charge.

• Continuing to charge the battery after it is ful-

ly charged can impair battery performance.

could cause damage or malfunction. Dust or • Should the battery terminals become dirty,

lint on the monitor can be removed with a

blower. Stains can be removed by rubbing

wipe them oﬀ with a clean, dry cloth before

use.

the surface lightly with a soft cloth or cham- • After removing the battery from the camera,

ois leather. be sure to replace the terminal cover.

• Should the monitor break, care should be • Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please

taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and

to prevent the liquid crystal from the moni-

tor touching the skin or entering the eyes or

mouth.

recycle used batteries in accord with local

regulations.

• Replace the monitor cover when transporting

the camera or leaving it unattended.

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Troubleshooting

If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems

below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page

numbers in the right-most column for more information.

Problem

Solution

105,

133

181

Camera takes time to turn on.

Delete ﬁles or folders.

• Adjust viewﬁnder focus.

• Use optional diopter adjustment lens.

Charge battery or insert charged battery.

Viewﬁnder is out of focus.

Viewﬁnder is dark.

Displays turn oﬀ without warning. Choose longer monitor oﬀ or meter oﬀ delays. 157

Unusual characters displayed in con- See “A Note on Electronically Controlled Cam-

—

trol panel

eras,”below.

Displays in control panel or viewﬁnd- Displays are aﬀected by high or low tempera-

er are slow and dim

tures.

• Fine lines around active focus area

in viewﬁnder

• Viewﬁnder display turns red

These phenomena are normal and do not indi-

cate a malfunction.

—

Playback menu is unavailable.

Insert memory card.

Insert memory card. Battery Info option is 14

only available when using EN-EL3e batteries. 123

Menu item is unavailable.

Image size can not be changed.

NEF (RAW) selected for image quality.

• Aperture not locked at highest f/-number.

• Memory card is full or not inserted.

• Flash is charging.

Shutter release is disabled.

• Camera is not in focus.

• Exposure mode S selected with

ed for shutter speed.

select- 64,

A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras

In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the control panel and the

camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong ex-

ternal static charge. Turn the camera oﬀ, remove and replace the battery (note that the

battery may be hot), and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter (avail-

able separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again. In

the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note

that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in loss of any data not

recorded to the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded to

the card will not be aﬀected.

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Problem

Solution

• Unlock focus area selector.

• Closest subject priority is in eﬀect.

• Monitor is on: camera in playback mode.

Can not select focus area.

• Exposure meters are oﬀ: press shutter-release 16

button halfway.

• Camera is in focus mode C.

• Center focus area or focus area group is not 53,

selected or closest priority is selected for 54,

group dynamic-area AF.

149

AF-assist illuminator does not light. • Oﬀ selected for Custom Setting a9 (AF As- 152

sist).

• Illuminator has turned oﬀ automatically. Il- 58

luminator may become hot with continued

use; wait for lamp to cool down.

Flash in use. Flash sync speed can be selected

using Custom Setting e1 (Flash Sync Speed);

Full range of shutter speeds not avail-

when using optional SB-800, SB-600, or SB- 160

able.

R200 Speedlight, choose 1/250 s (Auto FP) for

full range of shutter speeds.

Focus does not lock when shutter-re- Camera is in focus mode C: use AE-L/AF-L button

lease button is pressed halfway.

to lock focus.

Area shown in viewﬁnder is smaller Viewﬁnder has vertical and horizontal frame

—

than ﬁnal photo.

coverage of about 95%.

• Rotate focus-mode selector to S or C.

Photos are out of focus.

• Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use 56,

manual focus or focus lock.

Recording time increases.

Turn noise reduction oﬀ.

131

• Choose lower ISO sensitivity or turn high ISO 33,

Randomly-spaced bright pixels (“noise”) noise reduction on. 131

appear in photos.

• Shutter speed is slower than 8s: use long ex- 131

posure noise reduction.

• Clean lens.

• Clean low-pass ﬁlter.

• Adjust white balance to match light source. 35

• Adjust Optimize Image settings.

Lower ﬂash.

Photo taken at image quality of NEF+JPEG.

Subject is too dark or too bright.

184

185

Blotches appear on photos.

Colors are unnatural.

Continuous shooting unavailable.

RAW image is not played back.

Can not measure white balance.

Image can not be selected as source

for preset white balance.

Image was not created with D200.

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Problem

Solution

• NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option 43

selected for image quality.

White balance bracketing unavail-

able.

• White balance set to

Temp.) or

(Choose Color 38,

(White Balance Preset).

• Multiple exposure is being recorded.

Select Custom and choose setting other than

Auto for Image Sharpening, Tone Compen- 45

sation, and Saturation.

Results for Optimize Image vary

from shot to shot.

Metering can not be changed.

Exposure compensation can not be

used.

Autoexposure lock is in eﬀect.

Choose exposure mode P, S, or A.

• Select On for Rotate Tall.

142

• Photo was taken with Oﬀ selected for Auto 119

Image Rotation.

• Camera orientation was changed while shut- 27

ter-release button was pressed in continuous

mode.

“Tall”(portrait-orientation) photos are

displayed in“wide”(landscape) orien-

tation.

• Camera was pointed up or down when shot 119

was taken.

Can not delete photo.

Photo is protected: remove protection.

104

Select All for Playback Folder. Note that Cur-

rent will automatically be selected when next 135

photo is taken.

Some photos are not displayed dur-

ing playback.

Message is displayed stating that no

images are available for playback.

Select All for Playback Folder.

135

105,

133

Can not change print order.

Memory card is full: delete photos.

Can not print pictures via direct USB

connection.

Set USB to PTP.

121

Photo is a RAW (NEF) image. Transfer picture to

computer and use supplied software or Nikon 107,

Capture 4 Version 4.4 or later (available sepa- 182

rately) to print photo.

Can not select photo for printing.

Photo is not displayed on TV.

Choose correct video mode.

117

121

Can not copy photos to computer. Choose correct USB option.

Can not use Camera Control.

Date of recording is not correct.

Set USB to PTP.

Set camera clock.

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Camera Error Messages and Displays

This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewﬁnder,

control panel, and monitor when there is a problem with the camera.

Indicator

Control View-

panel ﬁ nder

Problem

Solution

Lens aperture ring is not locked Lock ring at minimum aperture

(blinks)

at minimum aperture.

Low battery.

(largest f/-number).

Ready fully-charged spare battery. 10

• Recharge or exchange with 10

fully-charged spare battery.

• Battery exhausted.

(blinks) (blinks) • Battery information not avail- • Battery can not be used in cam- 11

able.

era.

Camera clock is not set.

No lens attached, or non-CPU lens

Set camera clock.

(blinks)

attached without specifying maxi- Aperture value will be displayed 67,

mum aperture. Aperture shown in if maximum aperture is speciﬁed. 69

stops from maximum aperture.

Camera unable to focus using

autofocus.

●

(blinks)

Focus manually.

• Choose lower sensitivity.

• Use optional Neutral Density 181

(ND) ﬁlter

• In exposure mode:

Subject too bright; photo will be

overexposed.

S Increase shutter speed

A Choose smaller aperture 66

(larger f/-number)

• Choose a higher sensitivity (ISO 33

equivalency)

• Use optional Speedlight

• In exposure mode:

S Lower shutter speed

177

Subject too dark; photo will be

underexposed.

A Choose

(smaller f/-number)

selected in mode M and Change shutter speed or select 64,

larger aperture 66

(blinks)

mode dial rotated to S.

Speedlight that does not support

i-TTL ﬂash control attached and

set to TTL.

mode M.

Change ﬂash mode setting on

optional Speedlight.

178

(blinks)

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Indicator

Control View-

panel ﬁ nder

Problem

Solution

Memory insuﬃcient to record • Reduce quality or size.

further photos at current set- • Delete photographs.

(blinks) tings, or camera has run out of

105,

133

(blinks)

ﬁ le or folder numbers.

• Insert new memory card.

Insert memory card.

(blinks) No memory card.

Release shutter. If error persists

or appears frequently, consult

with Nikon-authorized service

representative.

Camera malfunction.

viii

(blinks)

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Indicator

Control View-

Monitor

panel ﬁ nder

Problem

Solution

NO CARD

PRESENT

Camera cannot detect Turn camera oﬀ and conﬁrm

(blinks)

memory card.

that card is correctly inserted.

• Error accessing memory • Use Nikon-approved card. 183

card.

• Check that contacts are viii

clean. If card is damaged,

contact retailer or Nikon

representative.

THIS CARD

CAN NOT BE

USED

(blinks)

• Unable to create new • Delete ﬁles or insert new 14,

folder.

memory card.

105,

133

CARD IS NOT

FORMATTED

(displayed

when but-

ton is pressed)

FOLDER

Memory card has not

been formatted for use in Format memory card.

D200.

14,

116

• Memory card contains • Insert another card.

no images.

CONTAINS NO

IMAGES

• Current folder is empty. • Set Playback Folder to All. 135

Set Playback Folder to All

or use Hide Image to reveal

hidden photos.

ALL IMAGES

HIDDEN

All photos in current fold-

er are hidden.

135,

137

FILE DOES

NOT

File has been created or

14,

modiﬁed using

com- Delete ﬁle or reformat mem- 105,

CONTAIN

IMAGE DATA

puter or diﬀerent make of ory card.

camera, or ﬁle is corrupt.

116,

133

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Appendix

The Appendix covers the following topics:

Topic

Exposure Program (Mode P)

Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size

Bracketing Programs

Fine Tuning and Color Temperature

Flash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity

Lenses That Can Be Used with the Built-in Flash

Supported Standards

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196

197–199

200

201

202

Exposure Program (Mode P)

The exposure program for mode P is shown in the following graph:

ISO 200; lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and

minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF 50mm f/1.4 D)

F1.4

F2.8

F5.6

F11

F16

F22

F32

30" 15"

4" 2" 1"

15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000

Shutter speed

The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with sensitivity (ISO equivalency); the

above graph assumes a sensitivity of ISO 200 equivalent. When matrix metering is used,

values over 16¹

3 EV are reduced to 16¹

3 EV.

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Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size

The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be

stored on a 1GB SanDisk SDCFX (Extreme III) series card at diﬀerent image quality

and size settings.

Image quality

Image size

File size (MB)¹

20.7

18.6

17.1

18.3

17.2

16.5

17.1

16.5

16.2

15.8

4.8

No. of images¹Buﬀer capacity^{1, 2}

L⁶

M⁶

S⁶

L⁶

M⁶

S⁶

L⁶

M⁶

S⁶

—

NEF+JPEG Fine^{3, 4, 5}

NEF+JPEG Normal^{3, 4, 5}

NEF+JPEG Basic^{3, 4, 5}

NEF (RAW)

167

294

650

332

578

1200

650

1100

2200

JPEG Fine^{5, 7}

2.7

1.2

2.4

1.4

0.63

1.2

0.7

JPEG Normal^{5, 7}

JPEG Basic^{5, 7}

0.33

1 All ﬁgures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded and make of memory

card.

2 Maximum number of frames that can be stored in memory buﬀer at ISO 100. Capacity of

memory buﬀer will drop if noise reduction is on.

3 Total for NEF and JPEG images.

4 Figures assume RAW Compression is set to NEF (RAW). Selecting Comp. NEF (RAW)

decreases ﬁle size of NEF (RAW) images by approximately forty to ﬁfty percent; although

camera displays do not change, number of images that can be recorded increases.

5 Figures assume JPEG Compression is set to Size Priority. Selecting Optimal Quality

increases ﬁle size of JPEG images by up to eighty percent; number of images and buﬀer

capacity drop accordingly.

6 Applies to JPEG images only. Size of NEF (RAW) images can not be changed.

7 Regardless of option chosen for JPEG Compression, camera never shows more than 25

frames remaining in buﬀer, even when more shots can be stored.

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Bracketing Programs

The following bracketing programs are available when WB Bracketing is se-

lected for Custom Setting e5 (Auto BKT Set).

Control panel display

No. of shots

WB increment

Bracketing order

–1

–2

–3

–1

–2

–3

+1, 0, +2

+2, 0, +4

3, 0, 6

–1, –2, 0

–2, –4, 0

–3, –6, 0

0, +1

0, +2

0, +3

0, –1

0, –2

0, –3

0, –1, +1

0, –2, +2

0, –3, +3

0, –2, –1, +1, +2

0, –4, –2, +2, +4

0, –6, –3, +3, +6

0, –3, –2, –1, +1, +2, +3

0, –6, –4, –2, +2, +4, +6

0, –9, –6, –3, +3, +6, +9

0, –4, –3, –2, –1, +1, +2, +3, +4

0, –8, –6, –4, –2, +2, +4, +6, +8

0, –12, –9, –6, –3, +3, +6, +9, +12

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The programs are available when AE & Flash, AE Only or Flash Only is selected

for Custom Setting e5 (Auto BKT Set) depend on the option selected for Cus-

tom Setting b3 (EV Step).

1/3 Step Selected for EV Step

No. of Exposure

Control panel display

shots increment

Bracketing order (EVs)

+ 

+0.3, 0, +0.7

+0.7, 0, +1.3

1.0, 0, 2.0

–0.3, –0.7, 0

–0.7, –1.3, 0

–1.0, –2.0, 0

0, +0.3

0, +0.7

0, +1

0, –0.3

0, –0.7

0, –1

0, –0.3, +0.3

0, –0.7, +0.7

0, –1, +1

+ 

– 

– 

–1

+ 

+ 

– 

– 

–1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0, –0.7, –0.3, +0.3, +0.7

0, –1.3, –0.7, +0.7, +1.3

0, –2.0, –1, +1, +2.0

0, –1.0, –0.7, –0.3, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0

0, –2.0, –1.3, –0.7, +0.7, +1.3, +2.0

0, –3.0, –2.0, –1.0, +1.0, +2.0, +3.0

0, –1.3, –1.0, –0.7, –0.3, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0, +1.3

0, –2.7, –2.0, –1.3, –0.7, +0.7, +1.3, +2.0, +2.7

0, –4.0, –3.0, –2.0, –1.0, +1.0, +2.0, +3.0, +4.0

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1/2 Step Selected for EV Step

Control panel display

No. of Exposure

shots increment

Bracketing order (EVs)

+/

–/

–1

+/

–/

–1

/

+0.5, 0, +1.0

1.0, 0, 2.0

–0.5, –1.0, 0

–1.0, –2.0, 0

0, +0.5

0, +1

0, –0.5

0, –1

0, –0.5, +0.5

0, –1, +1

0, –1.0, –0.5, +0.5, +1.0

0, –2.0, –1, +1, +2.0

0, –1.5, –1.0, –0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5

0, –3.0, –2.0, –1.0, +1.0, +2.0, +3.0

0, –2.0, –1.5, –1.0, –0.5, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0

0, –4.0, –3.0, –2.0, –1.0, +1.0, +2.0, +3.0, +4.0

/

1 Step Selected for EV Step

Control panel display

No. of Exposure

shots increment

Bracketing order (EVs)

–1

1.0, 0, 2.0

–1.0, –2.0, 0

0, +1

0, –1

0, –1, +1

0, –2.0, –1, +1, +2.0

0, –3.0, –2.0, –1.0, +1.0, +2.0, +3.0

0, –4.0, –3.0, –2.0, –1.0, +1.0, +2.0, +3.0, +4.0

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Fine-Tuning and Color Temperature

Approximate color-temperatures for settings other than A (auto) are given below

(values may diﬀer from color temperatures given by photo color meters):

Direct

sunlight

4,800K

4,900K

5,000K

5,200K

5,300K

5,400K

5,600K

Cloudy

(daylight)

5,400K

5,600K

5,800K

6,000K

6,200K

6,400K

6,600K

Shade

(daylight)

6,700K

7,100K

7,500K

8,000K

8,400K

8,800K

9,200K

Incandescent

2,700K

2,800K

2,900K

3,000K

3,100K

3,200K

3,300K

Fluorescent^*

2,700K

3,000K

3,700K

4,200K

5,000K

6,500K

7,200K

Flash

–1

–2

–3

4,800K

5,000K

5,200K

5,400K

5,600K

5,800K

6,000K

* The size of the increments for Fluorescent reﬂ ects the wide variations in color tempera-

ture among the many diﬀerent types of ﬂuorescent light source, ranging from low-tem-

perature stadium lighting to high-temperature mercury-vapor lamps.

Flash Range, Aperture, and Sensitivity

Flash range varies with sensitivity (ISO equivalency) and aperture.

Aperture at ISO equivalent of

Range

100 125 160 200 250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600

ft.

1.4 1.6 1.8

2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.5

2.8 3.2 3.5 4.5

4.5 5.6 6.3 7.1

5.6 6.3 7.1 10 11 13 14 16 18 20 22 0.6–1.9 2.0–6.2

10 11 13 14 16 18 20 22 25 29 32 0.6–1.4 2.0–4.6

2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.5

4.5

5.6 6.3 7.1

10 11 13 14 16 0.6–2.7 2.0–8.9

4.5

5.6 6.3 7.1

10 11 0.6–3.8 2.0–12.5

5.6 1.0–7.5 3.3–24.6

0.7–5.4 2.3–17.7

11 13 14 16 18 20 22 25 29 32

16 18 20 22 25 29 32 —

—

0.6–0.9 2.0–2.9

0.6–0.7 2.0–2.3

—

In programmed auto, the maximum aperture (minimum f/-number) is limited

according to sensitivity (ISO equivalency), as shown below:

Maximum aperture at ISO equivalent of:

100

2.8

125

160

3.2

200

3.3

250

3.5

320

3.8

400

500

4.2

640

4.5

800

4.8

1000 1250 1600

5.3 5.6

For each one-step increase in sensitivity (e.g., from 200 to 400), aperture is

stopped down by half an f/-stop. If the maximum aperture of the lens is smaller

than given above, the maximum value for aperture will be the maximum aper-

ture of the lens.

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Lenses That Can Be Used with the Built-in Flash

The built-in ﬂash can be used with any CPU lens with a focal length of 18–300mm.

Note that the ﬂash may be unable to light the entire subject if the following

lenses are not used at or above the minimum ranges given below:

Lens

Zoom position

18mm

20mm

24mm

18mm

20mm

28mm

35mm

Minimum Range

1.5m/4ft. 11in.

1.0m/3ft. 3in.

1.5m/4ft. 11in.

1.0m/3ft. 3in.

1.5m/4ft. 11in.

1.0m/3ft. 3in.

AF-S DX ED 12–24mm f/4G

AF-S ED 17–35mm f/2.8D

AF-S DX IF ED 17–55mm f/2.8G

AF ED 18–35mm f/3.5–4.5D

AF-S DX VR ED 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G

AF 20–35mm f/2.8D

AF-S ED 28–70mm f/2.8D

The built-in ﬂash can also be used with Ai-S, Ai, and Ai-modiﬁed non-CPU lenses with a

focal length of 18–200mm. Restrictions apply to the following lenses:

• Ai 50–300mm f/4.5, Ai-modiﬁed 50–300mm f/4.5, and Ai-S ED 50–300mm f/4.5: use at

135mm and above

• Ai ED 50–300mm f/4.5: use at 105mm and above

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Supported Standards

DCF Version 2.0: Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is standard widely used

in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among diﬀerent makes of

camera.

DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows

pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.

Exif version 2.21: The D200 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for

Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard that allows information stored with

photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output

on Exif-compliant printers.

PictBridge: A standard developed by in cooperation with the digital camera and

printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer with-

out connecting the camera to a computer.

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Speciﬁcations

Type

Single-lens reﬂex digital camera with interchangeable lenses

Eﬀective pixels

10.2 million

CCD

23.6×15.8 mm; total pixels: 10.92 million

Image size (pixels)

• 3872×2592 (Large)

• 1936×1296 (Small)

• 2896×1944 (Medium)

Lens mount

Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)

Compatible lenses^*

Type G or D AF Nikkor

All functions supported

Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.8D All functions supported except autofocus and some exposure

modes

Other AF Nikkor^†

AI-P Nikkor

Non-CPU

All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II and

3D multi-sensor balanced ﬁll-ﬂash for digital SLR

All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II, 3D

multi-sensor balanced ﬁll-ﬂash for digital SLR, and autofocus

Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic range

ﬁ nder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; color

matrix metering, multi-sensor balanced ﬁll-ﬂash for digital SLR,

and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data

* IX Nikkor lenses can not be used

† Excluding lenses for F3AF

Picture angle

Equivalent in 35-mm format is approximately 1.5 times lens fo-

cal length

Viewﬁ nder

Diopter adjustment

Eyepoint

Optical ﬁxed eye-level pentaprism

–2.0–+1.0m^–1

19.5mm (–1.0m^–1)

Focusing screen

Type B BriteView clear matte screen Mark II with superimposed

focus brackets and On-Demand grid lines

Approximately 95% of lens (vertical and horizontal)

Approximately 0.94× (50-mm lens at inﬁnity; –1.0m^–1)

Frame coverage

Magniﬁcation

Reﬂex mirror

Quick return

Lens aperture

Instant return with depth-of-ﬁeld preview

Focus-area selection

Normal: 11 areas; single area or group can be selected

Wide: focus area can be selected from 7 areas

Lens servo

Instant single-servo AF (S); continuous-servo AF (C); manual

(M); predictive focus tracking automatically activated according

to subject status in continuous-servo AF

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Autofocus

TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM1000 autofocus sen-

sor module

Detection range

AF-area mode

–1–+19EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)

Single-area AF, dynamic-area AF, group dynamic-AF, dynamic-

area AF with closest subject priority

Focus lock

Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway

(single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button

Exposure

Metering

Matrix

Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering

3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix

metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available

with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; metering per-

formed by 1,005-segment RGB sensor

Center-weighted

Spot

Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10, or 13-mm circle in center of

frame

Meters 3-mm circle (about 2.0% of frame) centered on active

focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used)

Range

0–20EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)

2–20EV (spot metering)

(ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4

lens, 20 °C/68 °F)

Exposure meter coupling

Exposure control

Operating mode

Combined CPU and AI

Programmed auto with ﬂexible program; shutter-priority auto;

aperture priority auto; manual

Exposure compensation

Bracketing

–5–+5EV in increments of /, /, or 1EV

Exposure and/or ﬂash bracketing (2–9 exposures in increments

of /, /, /, or 1EV)

Exposure lock

Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

Shutter

Speed

Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter

30–/s in steps of /, /, or 1EV, bulb

ISO Sensitivity (Recom-

100–1600 in steps of /, /, or 1EV with additional settings up to

mended Exposure Index) 1EV over 1600; auto gain to 1600

White balance

Bracketing

Auto (TTL white-balance with 1,005 pixels RGB sensor), six

manual modes with ﬁne-tuning, color temperature setting, and

preset white balance

2–9 exposures in increments of 1, 2, or 3

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Built-in ﬂash

Guide number (m/ft at ISO

100 and 20 °C/68 °F)

Manual pop-up with button release

Approximately 12/39 (manual 13/42)

Flash

Sync contact

Flash control

TTL

X-contact only; ﬂash synchronization at up to ¹/250 s

TTL ﬂash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor

• SB-800, 600: i-TTL balanced ﬁll-ﬂash for digital SLR and standard

i-TTL ﬂash for digital SLR

Auto aperture

Non-TTL auto

Available with SB-800 with CPU lens

Available with such Speedlights as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27,

and 22s

Range-priority manual

Flash sync modes

Available with SB-800

Front curtain sync (normal), slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-

eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync

–3–+1EV in increments of / or /EV

Lights when SB-series Speedlight such as 800, 600, 80DX, 28DX,

50DX, 28, 27, or 22s is fully charged; blinks for 3s after ﬂash is

ﬁ r ed at full output

Flash compensation

Flash-ready indicator

Accessory shoe

Nikon Creative

Lighting System

Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock

With SB-800, 600 and R200, supports Advanced Wireless Light-

ing (SB-600 and R200 only supports AWL when used as remote

ﬂ ash), Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information Com-

munication, modeling illumination, and FV Lock

Storage

Media

File system

Type I and II CompactFlash memory cards; Microdrives

Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) 2.0

and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)

Compression

• NEF (RAW): compressed 12-bit

• JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant

Self-timer

Electronically controlled timer with 2–20s duration

Depth-of-ﬁeld preview

When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down

to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by

camera (P, and S modes)

Monitor

2.5in., 230,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with

brightness adjustment

Video output

Can be selected from NTSC and PAL

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External interface

Tripod socket

USB 2.0 Hi-speed

¼ in. (ISO)

Firmware upgrades

Supported languages

Firmware can be upgraded by user

Chinese (Simpliﬁed and Traditional), Dutch, English, French,

German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Span-

ish, Swedish

Power source

• One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion battery; charging

voltage (MH-18a quick charger): 7.4V DC

• MB-D200 battery pack (available separately) with one or two

rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or six LR6 alka-

line, HR-6 NiMH, FR-6 lithium, or ZR6 nickel-manganese AA

batteries

• EH-6 AC adapter (available separately)

Dimensions (W × H × D)

Weight

Approximately 147×113×74mm (5.8×4.4×2.9in.)

Approximately 830g (1lb 13oz) without battery, memory card,

body cap, or monitor cover

Operating environment

Temperature

0–+40°C (+32–104°F)

Humidity

Less than 85% (no condensation)

• Unless otherwise stated, all ﬁgures are for a camera with a fully-charged battery operating

at an ambient temperature of 20°C (68°F).

• Nikon reserves the right to change the speciﬁcations of the hardware and software de-

scribed this manual at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for

damages that may result from any mistakes that this manual may contain.

MH-18a Quick Charger

Rated input

AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz

Rated output

DC 8.4V/900mA

Supported batteries

Charging time

EN-EL3e rechargeable Li-ion batteries

Approximately 135 minutes

Operating temperature

Dimensions (W × H × D)

Length of cord

0–+40°C (+32–104°F)

Approximately 90×35×58mm (3.5×1.4×2.3in.)

Approximately 1800mm (5ft. 11in.)

Approximately 80g (2.8oz), excluding power cable

Weight

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EN-EL3e Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Type

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Rated capacity

Dimensions (W × H × D)

Weight

7.4V/1500mAh

Approximately 39.5×56×21mm (1.6×2.2×0.8in.)

Approximately 80g (2.8oz), excluding terminal cover

Battery Life

The number of shots that can be taken with a fully-charged EN-EL3e battery (1500mAh)

varies with the condition of the batteries, temperature, and how the camera is used. The

following measurements were performed at a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

Example 1: 1800 shots

Zoom Nikkor AF-S VR 70–200mm f/2.8G IF ED lens (VR oﬀ); continuous shooting mode;

continuous-servo autofocus; image quality set to JPEG Basic; image size set to M; shutter

speed /s; shutter-release pressed halfway for three seconds and focus cycled from inﬁn-

ity to minimum range three times with each shot; after six shots, monitor turned on for ﬁve

seconds and then turned oﬀ; cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned oﬀ.

Example 2: 340 shots

Zoom Nikkor AF-S VR 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G IF ED lens (VR oﬀ); single-frame shooting

mode; single-servo autofocus; image quality set to JPEG Normal; image size set to L; shutter

speed /s; shutter-release pressed halfway for ﬁve seconds and focus cycled from inﬁnity

to minimum range once with each shot; built-in Speedlight ﬁred at full power with every

other shot; AF-assist illuminator lights when Speedlight is used; cycle repeated once expo-

sure meters have turned oﬀ; camera turned oﬀ for one minute with every ten shots.

The following can reduce battery life:

• Using the monitor

• Repeated autofocus operations

• Keeping the shutter-release button • Taking NEF (RAW) photographs

pressed halfway

• Slow shutter speeds

To ensure maximum battery performance:

• Keep the battery contacts clean. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.

• Use EN-EL3e batteries immediately after charging. Batteries will lose their charge if left

unused.

The battery level displayed by the camera may vary with changes in temperature.

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Index

Menus

PLAYBACK MENU, 133–142

Delete, 133–134

Playback Folder, 135

Slide Show, 135–136

Hide Image, 137–138

Print Set, 139–140

Display Mode, 141

Image Review, 141

After Delete, 142

b2: ISO Step Value, 154

b3: EV Step, 154

Symbols

3D color matrix metering II. See

Metering

b4: Exp Comp/Fine Tune, 154

b5: Exposure Comp., 155

b6: Center-Weighted, 155

b7: Fine Tune Exposure, 156

c1: AE Lock, 156

c2: AE-L/AF-L, 156

c3: Auto Meter-Oﬀ, 157

c4: Self-Timer, 157

Advanced Wireless Lighting, 163,

177, 178

AF-area mode, 54

AF-assist illuminator, 58–59, 152

Aperture, 62–69

adjusting, 66–67

maximum, 61, 67, 69, 93–95,

195

minimum, 8, 68, 122, 192, 195

non-CPU lenses and, 61, 63,

65, 67, 69, 93–95

c5: Monitor-Oﬀ, 157

d1: Beep, 158

Rotate Tall, 142

SHOOTING MENU, 124–132

Shooting Menu Bank,

125–126

Menu Reset, 127

Folders, 128

File Naming, 129

Optimize Image, 45–49

Color Space, 50

Image Quality, 28–29

Image Size, 32

JPEG Compression, 30

RAW Compression, 31

White Balance, 35–42

Long Exp. NR, 131

High ISO NR, 131

ISO Sensitivity, 33–34

Image Overlay, 84–85

Multiple Exposure, 86–88

Intvl Timer Shooting, 89–92

Non-CPU Lens Data, 93–95

CUSTOM SETTING MENU, 143–172

C: Bank select, 146

R: Menu Reset, 147

a1: AF-C Mode Priority, 148

a2: AF-S Mode Priority, 148

a3: Focus Area Frame, 148

a4: Group Dynamic AF,

149–150

d2: Grid Display, 158

d3: Viewﬁnder Warning, 158

d4: Shooting Speed, 158

d5: Exp. Delay Mode, 158

d6: File No. Sequence, 159

d7: Illumination, 159

d8: MB-D200 Batteries, 160

e1: Flash Sync Speed, 160

e2: Flash Shutter Speed, 161

e3: Built-in Flash, 161–166

e4: Modeling Flash, 166

e5: Auto BKT Set, 166

e6: Manual Mode Bkting,

167

e7: Auto BKT Order, 167

e8: Auto BKT Selection, 167

f1: Center Button, 168

f2: Multi-Selector, 169

f3: Photo Info/Playback, 169

f4: FUNC. Button, 170

f5: Command Dials, 170–171

f6: Buttons and Dials, 172

f7: No Memory card?, 172

SET UP, 115–123

value display, 5, 6

Auto meter oﬀ, 16, 157

Autoexposure lock, 70

Autofocus, 51, 54, 148–152

continuous-servo, 51

focus tracking, 51, 52

single-area AF, 54

single-servo, 51

Auto FP high-speed sync, 77,

160, 178

Backlight, control panel, 5, 159

BASIC. See Image quality

Battery,

inserting, 10–11

life, 207

storage, ii–iii, 188

Black-and-white, 6, 45

Blur, reducing, 26, 77, 83. See also

Exposure delay mode; Mirror-

up mode

Bulb. See Long time exposures

Bracketing, 43–44, 73–75,

166–167, 198–199. See also

Exposure bracketing; White

balance, bracketing

Brightness. See Monitor, bright-

ness of

Format, 116

LCD Brightness, 116

Mirror Lock-up, 117

Video Mode, 117

World Time, 12–13

Language, 12, 118

Image Comment, 118

Auto Image Rotation, 119

Recent Settings, 119–120

USB, 121

Dust Oﬀ Ref Photo, 121–122

Battery Info, 123

a5: Lock-On, 150

a6: AF Activation, 151

a7: AF Area Illumination,

151

a8: Focus Area, 151

a9: AF Assist, 152

a10: AF-ON for MB-D200,

152

b1: ISO Auto, 152–153

Firmware Version, 123

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C. See Autofocus, continuous-

servo

Electronic analog exposure

display, 69, 72

Illuminator. See Backlight,

control panel

Camera Control, 107, 121

C^H. See Shooting mode

CL. See Shooting mode

Clock-calendar, 117

Closest subject priority. See AF- Exposure compensation, 72,

area mode

Color temperature. See White

balance

CompactFlash. See Memory

card

Compression. See Image quality

Computer, 107–109

Continuous shooting mode,

26–27

Contrast. See SHOOTING MENU,

Optimize Image

Electronic range ﬁnder, 60

Exif version 2.21, 50, 139, 202

Exposure bracketing, 73–75, 166,

198–199

Image dust oﬀ, 121–122

Image sensor, 28, 185, 187

Image size, 32

Image quality, 28–31

ISO auto, 152–153

ISO sensitivity, 18, 33–34

i-TTL ﬂash control, 76, 78, 178

154, 155

Exposure delay mode, 158

Exposure meters, 16, 157. See

also Auto meter oﬀ

Exposure mode, 62–69

aperture-priority auto, 66–67

manual, 68–69

JPEG, 28–29, 30

L. See Image size

Lens, 1, 8, 58, 93–95, 174–176,

184

programmed auto, 63

shutter-priority auto, 64–65

attaching, 8

compatible, 174–176

CPU, 1, 61, 62, 174, 176

non-CPU, 93–95, 132, 174–175

type D, 18, 176

type G, 18, 176

Long time-exposures, 68, 131

Low-pass ﬁlter, 185–186

FINE. See Image quality

Flash, 76–80. See also Speedlight

bracketing, 73–75

Flash Color Information Com-

munication, 177, 178

Flash-ready indicator, 78–79, 83

Flash sync mode, 77

Flexible program, 63. See also

Exposure mode, programmed

auto

CPU lenses, 61, 62, 63, 174–175

Creative Lighting System, 160,

166, 170, 177–179

Custom Settings, 143–172

defaults, 147

menu banks, 146

M. See Exposure mode, manual;

Manual focus; Image size

Daylight saving time, 13

DCF version 2.0. See Design rule

for Camera File system

Deleting, 22, 102, 105, 119–120, Focus. See autofocus; focus

133–134, 142. See also Memory mode; manual focus

card, formatting

all images, 134

playback menu, 133–134

selected images, 134

single-frame playback, 22, 105 Focus mode, 51–52

Depth-of-ﬁeld preview, 62

Design rule for Camera File

system, 135, 202

Digital Print Order Format, 113,

139, 202

Diopter, 16, 181

DPOF. See Digital Print Order

Format

Manual focus, 51, 60

Focal plane mark, 3, 60

Memory buﬀer, 26, 27

Memory card, 14–15

approved, 183

capacity of, 196

formatting, 14, 116

Metering, 61

3D color matrix, 61, 156

center-weighted, 61, 155, 156

color matrix, 61, 156

spot, 61 ,156

Microdrive. See memory card

Mirror up. See Shooting mode

Monitor, 4, 9, 22, 184, 188

auto oﬀ, 157

Focus area (focus brackets),

18, 53, 54, 55–56, 141, 148,

149–150, 151

Focus lock, 20, 56–57

Focus zone, 55–56

Focusing screen, 7

Folders, 128, 135

FV lock, 81–82, 170

GPS, 96

data, 99–100

Group dynamic-AF. See AF-area

mode

brightness of, 116

cover, 9, 188

Monochrome. See Black-and-

white

MUP. See Shooting mode

Highlight display, 99–101, 141

Histogram, 99–101, 141

RGB, 100, 141

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Single-frame playback, 22, 98

Size. See Image size

NEF, 28–29, 31

Software, 50, 107, 110, 182

Speedlight, 163–166, 177–180.