Nikon D200 Users Manual
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181 Technical Notes—Optional Accessories 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. Viewfi nder eyepiece accessories♦ Diopter-Adjustment Viewfi nder Lenses: Lenses are available with diopters of –5, –4, –3, –2, 0, +0.5, +1, +2, and +3 m –1. Use diopter adjustment lenses only if the desired focus can not be achieved with the built-in diopter adjustment control (–2.0 to +1.0 m –1). Test diopter adjustment lenses before purchase to ensure that the desired focus can be achieved. ♦ DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece: Increases viewfi nder magnifi cation to approxi- mately 1.10× (50-mm f/1.4 lens at infi nity; –1.0 m –1). ♦ DG-2 Magnifi er: Magnify the scene displayed in the center of the viewfi nder 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 Magnifi er to the D200. ♦ DR-6 Right-Angle Viewing Attachment: The DR-6 attaches at a right angle to the viewfi nder eyepiece, allowing the image in the viewfi nder to be viewed from above when the camera is in the horizontal shooting position. Filters• Nikon fi lters can be divided into three types: screw-in, drop-in, and rear-inter- change. Use Nikon fi lters; other fi lters may interfere with au to fo cus or elec tron ic range fi nd ing. • The D200 can not be used with linear polarizing fi lters. Use the C-PL circular polarizing fi lter instead. • The NC and L37C fi lters are recommended for pro tect ing the lens. • When using an R60 fi lter, set exposure compensation to +1.• To prevent moiré, use of a fi lter is not recommended when the sub ject is framed against a bright light, or when a bright light source is in the frame. • Center-weighted metering is recommended with fi lters with exposure factors (fi lter factors) over 1 × (Y48, O56, R60, X0, X1, C-PL, ND4S, ND8S, A2, A12, B2, B8, B12). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
182 Technical Notes—Optional Accessories Remote terminal accessoriesThe D200 is equipped with a ten-pin remote terminal for remote control and automatic pho- 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 fi gures are approximate): ♦ MC-22 Remote Cord (1 m/3 ft. 3 in.): Remote shutter release with blue, yellow, and black ter mi nals for connection to a remote shutter-triggering device, al- lowing control via sound or electronic signals. ♦ MC-30 Remote Cord (80 cm/2 ft. 7 in.): Remote shutter release; can be used to reduce cam era shake or keep the shutter open during a time exposure. ♦ MC-36 Remote Cord (85 cm/2 ft. 9 in.): Remote shutter release; can be used to reduce cam era 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 (3 m/9 ft. 10 in.): Can be connected to MC-series 20, 22, 23, 25, 30, or 36. ♦ MC-23 Connecting Cord (40 cm/1 ft. 4 in.): Connects two cameras for si mul ta - neous op er a tion. ♦ MC-25 Adapter Cord (20 cm/8 in.): Ten-pin to two-pin adapter cord for connec- tion to de vic es 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 (35 cm/1 ft. 2 in.): 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 8 m (26 ft.). Body caps ♦ BF-1A Body Cap: The BF-1A keeps the mirror, viewfi nder screen, and low-pass fi lter free of dust when a lens is not in place. PC card adapters♦ EC-AD1 PC Card Adapter: The EC-AD1 PC card adapter allows Type I Compact- Flash mem o ry cards to be inserted in PCMCIA card slots. Software ♦ 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
183 Technical Notes—Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D200: SanDiskSDCFB 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB SDCFB ( Type II) 300 MB SDCF2B ( Type II) 256 MB SDCFH (Ultra II) 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB SDCFX (Extreme III) 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB Lexar MediaEntry-level CompactFlash cards 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB High speed 40× with Write Acceleration ( WA) 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB Professional 40× with WA 8 GB Professional 80× with WA 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB Professional 80× with WA and LockTight technology 512 MB, 2 GB Microdrive 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB 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 fi rst use. • Turn the pow er off before in sert ing or re mov ing mem o ry cards. Do not remove mem o ry cards from the camera, turn the camera off , or re move 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 dam age to the cam- era or card. • Do not touch the card terminals with your fi ngers or metal objects. • Do not apply force to the card casing. Failure to ob serve this precaution could dam age 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
184 Technical Notes—Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, replace the mon- i tor cover, remove the battery, and store the battery in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To pre vent mold or mil dew, store the cam era in a dry, well-ven ti lat ed area. Do not store your cam era with naph tha or cam phor moth balls or in lo ca tions that: • are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60% • are next to equipment that produces strong elec tro mag net ic fi elds, such as televisions or radios • are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C/122 °F (for example, near a space heater or in a closed ve hi cle on a hot day) or below –10 °C (14 °F) Cleaning Camera bodyUse 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 thor ough ly.IMPORTANT: Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not covered under warranty. Lens, mirror, and viewfi nderThese elements are made of glass and are easily dam aged. Remove dust and lint with a blower. If using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid. To remove fi ngerprints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and clean with care. MonitorRemove dust and lint with a blower. When removing fi ngerprints and oth- er stains, wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leath er. 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
185 Technical Notes—Caring for the Camera 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 fi lter. • 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. The Low-Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the cam era’s picture element is fi tted with a low- pass fi lter to prevent moiré. Al though this fi lter prevents foreign objects from adhering directly to the image sensor, under certain con di tions dirt or dust on the fi lter may appear in photographs. If you suspect that dirt or dust in side the camera is aff ecting your pho to graphs, you can clean the fi lter as described below. Note, however, that the low-pass fi lter is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that fi lter be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel. 1 Remove the lens and turn the camera on. 2 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 viewfi nder. To return to normal operation without raising the mirror, turn the camera off . 3 Press the shut ter-re lease but ton all the way down. The mir ror will be raised and the shut ter cur tain will open, re veal ing the low-pass fi l ter, and a row of dashes will blink in the control pan- el. The display in the viewfi nder will turn off . Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
186 Technical Notes—Caring for the Camera 5 Re move any dust and lint from the fi lter with a blow er. Do not use a blower-brush, as the bris- tles could damage the fi lter. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be re moved by Nikon-au tho rized ser vice per son nel. Un der no circumstances should you touch or wipe the fi l t er. 6 Turn the camera off . The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap. 4 Holding the camera so that light falls on the low- pass fi lter, ex am ine the fi lter for dust or lint. If no foreign objects are present, proceed to Step 6. Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Nikon takes every possible precaution to pre vent foreign matter from com ing into con tact with the low-pass fi lter during production and ship ping. The D200, how ev er, is designed to be used with interchangeable lens es, and for eign matter may enter the camera when lens es are removed or exchanged. Once inside the camera, this for eign matter may adhere to the low-pass fi lter, where it may appear in photographs tak en under cer tain con di tions. To prevent foreign matter from entering the camera, do not exchange lenses in dusty envi- ronments. To pro tect the camera when no lens is in place, be sure to replace the body cap pro vid ed with the camera, being care ful to fi rst remove all dust and other foreign matter that may be ad her ing to the body cap. Should foreign matter fi nd its way onto the low-pass fi lter, clean the low-pass fi lter as in- structed on pages 185–186 of this manual, or have the low-pass fi lter cleaned by autho- rized Nikon ser vice per son nel. Pho to graphs aff ected by the presence of for eign matter on the low-pass fi lter can be re touched us ing Nikon Capture 4 Version 4.4 or later (available separately) or the clean image options available in some third-party im ag ing 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 fi ve 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
187 Technical Notes—Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop The product may malfunction if sub ject ed to strong shocks or vi bra tion. Keep dry This product is not waterproof, and may mal- func tion if im mersed in wa ter or ex posed to high levels of hu mid i ty. Rust ing of the in ter nal mech a nism can cause ir rep a ra ble dam age. Avoid sudden changes in tem per a tureSud den chang es in tem per a ture, such as oc cur when en ter ing or leav ing a heat ed build ing on a cold day, can cause con den sa tion in side the de vice. To prevent con den sa tion, place the de- vice in a car ry ing case or a plas tic bag be fore ex pos ing it to sud den chang es in tem per a ture. Keep away from strong mag net ic fi eldsDo not use or store this device in the vi cin i ty of equip ment that gen er ates strong elec tro - mag net ic radiation or mag net ic fi elds. Strong static charg es or the mag net ic fi elds pro duced by equip ment such as radio trans mit ters could in ter fere with the monitor, dam age data stored on the mem o ry card, or aff ect the prod uct’s in- ter nal cir cuit ry. 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 eff ect 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 fi lter. Do not touch the shutter curtain The shutter curtain is extremely thin and eas- ily damaged. Under no cir cum stanc es should you exert pres sure on the curtain, poke it with clean ing tools, or sub ject it to powerful air cur rents from a blow er. These actions could scratch, de form, or tear the curtain. Handle all mov ing parts with care Do not ap ply force to the bat tery-cham ber, card-slot, or con nec tor cov ers. These parts are es pe cial ly sus cep ti ble to dam age. Cleaning • When cleaning the camera body, use a blow- 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 damp ened with pure water and then dry your camera thor- oughly. In rare in stanc es, static electricity produced by a brush or cloth may cause the LCD dis plays to light up or dark en. This does not in di cate a malfunction, and the dis play will shortly return to normal. • When cleaning the lens and mirror, re mem ber that these elements are easily dam aged. Dust and lint should be gen tly removed with a blower. When using an aerosol blower, keep the can vertical (tilting the can could result in liquid be ing sprayed on the mir ror). If you do get a fi ngerprint 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 fi lter ( 185). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
188 Technical Notes—Caring for the Camera Storage • To prevent mold or mildew, store the cam era in a dry, well-ven ti lat ed area. If you will not be us ing the prod uct for long pe ri ods, re move the bat tery to pre vent leak age and store the cam era in a plastic bag con tain ing a des ic cant. Do not, how ev er, store the cam era case in a plas tic bag, as this may cause the ma te ri al to de te ri o rate. Note that des ic cant grad u al ly los es its ca pac i ty to ab sorb mois ture and should be re placed at reg u lar in ter vals. • Do not store the camera with naph tha or camphor moth balls, close to equip ment that pro duc es strong mag net ic fi elds, or in areas subject to extremes of tem per a ture, for ex am ple near a space heater or in a closed ve hi cle on a hot day. • To prevent mold or mil dew, take the cam era out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and re lease the shut ter a few times before putting the cam era away again. • Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before put ting the battery away. Notes on the monitor • The monitor may contain a few pix els that are always lit or that do not light. This is a char ac ter is tic com mon to all TFT LCD moni- tors and does not in di cate a mal func tion. Im- ag es re cord ed with the prod uct will not be aff ect ed. • Images in the mon i tor may be diffi cult to see in a bright light. • Do not apply pressure to the monitor; this could cause dam age or mal func tion. Dust or lint on the mon i tor can be re moved with a blower. Stains can be re moved by rub bing the surface light ly with a soft cloth or cham- ois leath er. • Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to bro ken glass and to pre vent the liq uid crystal from the moni- tor touch ing the skin or en ter ing the eyes or mouth. • Replace the monitor cover when trans port ing the camera or leaving it un at tend ed.Turn the product off before re mov ing or disconnecting the power source Do not unplug the product or re move the bat- tery while the prod uct is on, or while im ag es are being recorded or deleted. Forc ibly cut ting pow er to the prod uct in these cir cum stanc es could re sult in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. To pre- vent an ac ci den tal in ter rup tion of pow er, avoid car ry ing the prod uct from one lo ca tion to an- oth er while the AC adapter is con nect ed. Batteries • Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. • When you turn the device on, check the bat- tery-level dis played in the con trol pan el to de ter mine whether the bat tery needs to be recharged or replaced. The bat tery needs to be recharged or replaced when the battery- level in di ca tor is fl ash ing. • When tak ing pho to graphs on im por tant oc- ca sions, ready a spare EN-EL3e bat tery and keep it ful ly charged. De pend ing on your lo ca tion, you may fi nd it diffi cult to pur chase re place ment bat ter ies on short notice. • On cold days, the capacity of bat ter ies tends to de crease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before tak ing pho to graphs out side in cold weath er. Keep a spare bat tery in a warm place and ex change the two as nec- es sary. Once warmed, a cold bat tery may re cov er some of its charge. • Continuing to charge the battery after it is ful- ly charged can impair battery performance. • Should the bat tery ter mi nals be come dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth be fore use. • After removing the battery from the cam era, be sure to replace the ter mi nal cov er. • Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accord with local regulations. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
189 Technical Notes—Troubleshooting 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 Camera takes time to turn on. Delete fi les or folders.105, 133 Viewfi nder is out of focus.• Adjust viewfi nder focus. • Use optional diopter adjustment lens.16 181 Viewfi nder is dark. Charge battery or insert charged battery. 10 Displays turn off without warning. Choose longer monitor off or meter off delays. 157 Unusual characters displayed in con- trol panelSee “A Note on Electronically Controlled Cam- eras,” below.— Displays in control panel or viewfi nd- er are slow and dimDisplays are aff ected by high or low tempera- tures.7 • Fine lines around active focus area in viewfi nder • Viewfi nder display turns redThese phenomena are normal and do not indi- cate a malfunction.— Playback menu is unavailable. Insert memory card. 14 Menu item is unavailable.Insert memory card. Battery Info option is only available when using EN-EL3e batteries.14 123 Image size can not be changed.NEF (RAW) selected for image quality. 28 Shutter release is disabled.• Aperture not locked at highest f/-number. • Memory card is full or not inserted. • Flash is charging. • Camera is not in focus. • Exposure mode S selected with select- ed for shutter speed.8 14 79 20 64, 68 A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cam er as In extremely rare in stanc es, un usu al char ac ters may ap pear in the control panel and the cam era may stop func tion ing. In most cas es, this phe nom e non is caused by a strong ex- ter nal stat ic charge. Turn the cam era off , re move and replace the battery (note that the battery may be hot), and turn the cam era on again, or, if you are using an AC adapt er (avail- able sep a rate ly), dis con nect and re con nect the adapt er and turn the cam era on again. In the event of con tin ued mal func tion, con tact your re tail er or Nikon rep re sen ta tive. Note that dis con nect ing the power source as de scribed above may result in loss of any data not re cord ed to the memory card at the time the prob lem occurred. Data already recorded to the card will not be aff ected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals
190 Technical Notes—Troubleshooting Problem Solution Can not select focus area.• Unlock focus area selector. • Closest subject priority is in eff ect. • Monitor is on: camera in playback mode. • Exposure meters are off : press shutter-release button halfway.53 54 98 16 AF-assist illuminator does not light.• Camera is in focus mode C. • Center focus area or focus area group is not selected or closest priority is selected for group dynamic-area AF. • Off selected for Custom Setting a9 (AF As- sist). • Illuminator has turned off automatically. Il- luminator may become hot with continued use; wait for lamp to cool down.51 53, 54, 149 152 58 Full range of shutter speeds not avail- able.Flash in use. Flash sync speed can be selected using Custom Setting e1 (Flash Sync Speed); when using optional SB-800, SB-600, or SB- R200 Speedlight, choose 1/250 s (Auto FP) for full range of shutter speeds.160 Focus does not lock when shutter-re- lease button is pressed halfway.Camera is in focus mode C: use AE-L/AF-L button to lock focus.56 Area shown in viewfi nder is smaller than fi nal photo.Viewfi nder has vertical and horizontal frame coverage of about 95%.— Photos are out of focus.• Rotate focus-mode selector to S or C. • Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus lock.51 56, 60 Recording time increases. Turn noise reduction off .131 Randomly-spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in photos.• Choose lower ISO sensitivity or turn high ISO noise reduction on. • Shutter speed is slower than 8 s: use long ex- posure noise reduction.33, 131 131 Blotches appear on photos.• Clean lens. • Clean low-pass fi lter.184 185 Colors are unnatural.• Adjust white balance to match light source. • Adjust Optimize Image settings.35 45 Continuous shooting unavailable. Lower fl ash. 78 RAW image is not played back. Photo taken at image quality of NEF+JPEG. 28 Can not measure white balance. Subject is too dark or too bright. 41 Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance.Image was not created with D200. 42 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals