Nikon D200 Users Manual
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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” photographyRead 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. Setup: Shooting, Playback, and Custom Settings (page 124) Read this chapter for more information on Custom Settings and on shooting and playback options. Reference: More on Playback (page 98) Learn more about camera playback, transferring photo- graphs to a computer, and printing photographs. Reference: More on Photography (page 26) Play with exposure and explore the creative possibilities of some of the camera’s more advanced settings. Tutorial: Photography and Playback (page 17) The basic operations involved in taking photographs and playing them back. Technical Notes (page 173) Read this chapter for information on camera specifi cations, accessories, and trouble- shooting. Setup: Basic Camera Settings (page 115) Basic camera setup, including formatting memory cards and setting the camera clock. Trademark InformationMacintosh, 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
i Setup Reference Introduction Tutorial More on Photography More on Playback Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Playback Options: The Playback Menu Custom Settings: The Custom Settings Menu Technical Notes Photography and Playback Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
ii To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS Do not look at the sun through the view fi nder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfi nder could cause per ma nent visual im pair ment. Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an un usu al smell coming from the equip ment or from the AC adapt er (avail able sep a rate ly), unplug the AC adapt er and re move the battery im me di ate ly, taking care to avoid burns. Con tin ued op er a tion could re sult in injury. After re mov ing the bat tery, take the equip ment to a Nikon-au tho rized ser- vice cen ter for in spec tion. Do not use in the presence of fl am ma ble gas Do not use electronic equip ment in the presence of fl ammable gas, as this could result in ex plo sion or fi re. Do not place strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in stran- gulation. Do not disassemble Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, the prod uct should be re paired only by a qualifi ed tech ni cian. Should the product break open as the re- sult of a fall or other ac ci dent, re move the battery and/or AC adapt er and then take the prod uct to a Nikon-au tho rized ser vice cen ter for in spec tion. Observe proper precautions when han dling bat- teries Batteries may leak or explode if im prop - er ly handled. Observe the fol low ing pre- cau tions when handling bat ter ies for use in this product: • Be sure the product is off before re plac ing the battery. If you are using an AC adapt- er, be sure it is un plugged. • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. Do not mix old and new bat- teries or batteries of diff erent types. • Do not at tempt to insert the battery up- side down or back wards. • Do not short or disassemble the bat tery. • Do not expose the battery to fl ame or to excessive heat. • Do not immerse in or expose to wa ter. • Replace the terminal cover when trans- porting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as neck- lac es or hair pins. For Your Safety Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
iii • Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the prod uct, be sure to remove the battery when no charge re mains. • When the battery is not in use, at tach the terminal cover and store in a cool place. • Immediately after use, or when the prod- uct is used on battery power for an ex- tend ed period, the bat tery may become hot. Before re mov ing the bat tery, turn the camera off and al low the battery to cool. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the bat tery, such as dis col or a tion or de for ma tion. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the in put and output jacks, use only the ca bles pro- vid ed or sold by Nikon for the pur pose, to main tain com pli ance with prod uct reg u - la tions. Keep out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on which the soft ware and manuals are dis trib ut ed should not be played back on audio CD equip ment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD play er could cause hear ing loss or dam age the equip ment. Observe caution when using the fl ash • Do not operate the fl ash with the fl ash window touching a person or object. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fi re. • Using the fl ash close to your sub ject’s eyes could cause tem po rary vi su al im pair - ment. Par tic u lar care should be observed if pho to graph ing in fants, when the fl ash should be no less than one meter (39˝) from the sub ject. When using the viewfi nder When operating the diopter ad just ment control with your eye to the viewfi nder, care should be tak en not to put your fi n- ger in your eye ac ci den tal ly. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be tak en to avoid injury due to bro ken glass and to pre vent liq uid crystal from the mon i tor touch ing the skin or en ter ing the eyes or mouth. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
iv • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, tran- scribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifi cations of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every eff ort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is ac- curate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement Notices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre- quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer- ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow- ing measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equip- ment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which the receiv- er is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for help.D200 CAUTIONS Modifi cations The FCC requires the user to be notifi ed that any changes or modifi cations made to this de- vice that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other inter- face cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all require- ments of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le maté- riel brouilleur du Canada. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
v Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or repro- duced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or re- productions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the govern- ment has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is pro- hibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certifi ed docu- ments stipulated by law is prohibited.• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on cop- ies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certifi cates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paint- ings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, mov- ies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted fi les can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the ma- licious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refi ll it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset white balance. Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
vi Ta ble of Contents For Your Safety .................................................................................................................................... ii Notices ................................................................................................................................................... iv IntroductionIntroduction ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ 11 Getting to Know the Camera ......................................................................................................... 2 First Steps ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Attaching a Lens ............................................... 8 Charging and Inserting the Battery ...... 10 Basic Setup ........................................................... 12Inserting Memory Cards .............................. 14 Adjusting Viewfi nder Focus ....................... 16 Tutorial: Tutorial: Photography and PlaybackPhotography and Playback .................................................................... .................................................................... 1 177 Basic Photography ............................................................................................................................ 17 Basic Playback ..................................................................................................................................... 22 ReferenceReference ................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................ 2 233 Using Camera Menus ....................................................................................................................... 24 Reference: Reference: More on PhotographyMore on Photography ......................................................................... ......................................................................... 2 266 Choosing a Shooting Mode ........................................................................................................... 26 Image Quality and Size .................................................................................................................... 28 Image Quality ..................................................... 28 Image Size ............................................................. 32 ISO Sensitivity ..................................................................................................................................... 33 White Balance ..................................................................................................................................... 35 Optimizing Images ............................................................................................................................ 45 Color Space .......................................................................................................................................... 50 Focus ...................................................................................................................................................... 51 Focus Mode ......................................................... 51 Focus Area Selection ...................................... 53 AF-Area Mode ..................................................... 54 Focus Zone Selection .................................... 55Focus Lock ............................................................ 56 The AF-Assist Illuminator ............................. 58 Getting Good Results with Autofocus 59 Manual Focus ...................................................... 60 Exposure ............................................................................................................................................... 61 Metering ................................................................ 61 Exposure Mode .................................................. 62 Autoexposure Lock ......................................... 70Exposure Compensation ............................. 72 Exposure and Flash Bracketing ................ 73 Flash Photography ............................................................................................................................ 76 Flash Sync Modes ............................................. 77 Using the Built-in Flash ................................. 78Flash Exposure Compensation ................ 80 FV Lock .................................................................... 81 Self-Timer Mode ................................................................................................................................. 83 Image Overlay and Multiple Exposure ....................................................................................... 84 Interval Timer Photography ........................................................................................................... 89 Non-CPU Lenses ................................................................................................................................. 93 Using a GPS Unit ................................................................................................................................ 96 Two-Button Reset .............................................................................................................................. 97 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
vii Reference: More on PlaybackReference: More on Playback ................................................................................ ................................................................................ 9 988 Viewing Photographs ....................................................................................................................... 98 Single-Image Playback .................................. 98 Photo Information ........................................... 99 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback ....................................... 102Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom .. 103 Protecting Photographs from Deletion ...................................................... 104 Deleting Individual Photographs ........... 105 Viewing Photographs on TV .......................................................................................................... 106 Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................................................ 107 Printing Photographs ....................................................................................................................... 110 SetupSetup ....................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................... 11 1155 Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu ................................................................................... 115 Format ..................................................................... 116 LCD Brightness ................................................... 116 Mirror Lock-Up ................................................... 117 Video Mode .......................................................... 117 World Time ........................................................... 117 Language .............................................................. 118 Image Comment .............................................. 118Auto Image Rotation ...................................... 119 Recent Settings .................................................. 119 USB ............................................................................ 121 Dust Off Ref Photo ........................................... 121 Battery Info ........................................................... 123 Firmware Version .............................................. 123 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ..................................................................................... 124 Shooting Menu Bank ..................................... 125 Menu Reset .......................................................... 127 Folders ..................................................................... 128 File Naming .......................................................... 129 Optimize Image ................................................. 129 Color Space .......................................................... 129 Image Quality ..................................................... 129 Image Size ............................................................. 130 JPEG Compression ........................................... 130RAW Compression ........................................... 130 White Balance ..................................................... 130 Long Exp. NR ....................................................... 131 High ISO NR ......................................................... 131 ISO Sensitivity ..................................................... 132 Image Overlay .................................................... 132 Multiple Exposure ............................................ 132 Interval Timer Shooting ................................ 132 Non-CPU Lens Data ........................................ 132 Playback Options: The Playback Menu ...................................................................................... 133 Delete ...................................................................... 133 Playback Folder .................................................. 135 Slide Show ............................................................ 135 Hide Image ........................................................... 137 Print Set .................................................................. 139Display Mode ...................................................... 141 Image Review ..................................................... 141 After Delete .......................................................... 142 Rotate Tall .............................................................. 142 Custom Settings ................................................................................................................................. 143 Technical NotesTechnical Notes ....................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................... 173 173 Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 173 Caring for the Camera ...................................................................................................................... 184 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 189 Appendix .............................................................................................................................................. 195 Specifi cations ...................................................................................................................................... 203 Index ....................................................................................................................................................... 208 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
viii Take Test Shots Before taking pictures on important occasions (for example, at weddings or be fore tak ing the cam era with you on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is func tion ing normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profi ts that may result from product malfunction. Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod uct sup port and ed u - ca tion, con tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product in for ma tion, tips, an swers to fre- quent ly-asked ques tions (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion: http://nikonimaging.com/ Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals