Document Outline

• Nikon
  • WARNING
    • To reduce the risk of fire or eiectric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
    • CAUTION
  • Nomenclature
    • Standard accessories
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    • 13
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  • Foreword
    • About this manual
      • Marks used in this manual
      • iWarranty/registration cards
      • ¡Take some trial shots.
      • ■ Have Nikon check your camera regularly.
      • I Use only Nikon-approved equipment
      • I Note on copyright
  • Contents
  • System chart
  • Major features
    • ■ High resolution, high quality images
    • ■ JPEG image data compression system
    • ■ PC Card
    • I MS-DOS file management system
    • lAF and AE controls
    • IVarious interchangeable Nikon F-mount lenses
    • I Built-in playback function
    • I Built-in aperture control unit
  • Viewfinder indications
  • LCD panel indications
  • Dedicated accessories
    • The following accessories are not included with the E2/E2s, but are required for proper operation of the camera.
    • ■ Rechargeabie Battery Pack EN-1
    • ■ Quick Charger EH-1* (EH-2)**
    • ■ Nikon image Memory Card EC-15
  • Mounting and removing the iens
    • Only the Nikkor lenses which are listed In the usability chart can be used with the E2/E2s. (See pages 75-76.)
    • Removing the body cap
    • Mounting the lens
    • Removing the lens
      • When leaving the camera without a lens
      • If the lens release button remains stuck in the pressed position
  • Installing and removing the battery
  • Checking battery power
  • Setting and checking date and time
  • Inserting the Image Memory Card
    • Use the Nikon Image Memory Card EC-15 and be sure to initialize the card before using it for the first time.
    • Inserting the Image Memory Card
      • Inserting the memory card
      • Closing the camera back
      • LCD confirmation
    • • CAUTION
    • Initializing (formatting) the card
      • Open the cover on the camera side.
      • Press the shutter release button halfway.
    • ICAUTION
  • Basic camera settings
    • Selecting Programmed Auto mode
      • Programmed Auto is ideal for quick operation and is the simplest method for exposure control. Use this mode for most general photographic situations.
      • Set the focus mode to S.
      • Set the frame advance mode to S.
      • Set the exposure mode to P.
      • Set the metering system to K.
      • Set the image quality to NORMAL.
      • Set the white balance to A.
      • Set the sensitivity to STD.
      • Adjust the eyepoint.
      • Hold the camera and look through the viewfinder.
      • Compose the picture.
    • Focusing and shooting
      • Set the Main dial to any position other than L, and press the shutter release button halfway.
        • Shutter release operation
      • Confirm that the in-focus indicator
      • • appears and release the shutter to take a picture.
        • If the following indications appear:
      • Check the frame counter.
    • Playing back the pictures
      • The camera has a built-in video output terminal that enables you to immediately playback the exposed images on a TV monitor with a video input terminal.
      • Connect the camera to a TV monitor.
      • Rotate the Main dial to PB (playback).
      • Rotate the command dial.
      • When finished, rotate the Main dial to L.
    • Functions and settings
      • The Main dial turns the power ON and OFF, and selects shooting, data transfer and playback modes.
      • While pressing the Main dial lockrelease button, rotate the Main dial to the desired mode.
        • L: Camera power is OFF.
        • S: Single-frame shooting mode
        • C: Continuous shooting mode
      • SD: Digital output mode.
      • PB: Playback mode
        • This camera offers four exposure modes: Programmed Auto (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority (A) and Manuai (M).
      • P: Programmed Auto Exposure Mode
      • S: Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
      • A: Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
      • M: Manuai Exposure Mode
        • This camera features three types of exposure metering systems—Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted Metering and Spot Metering.
      • M : Matrix Metering
      • : Center-Weighted Metering
      • [•] : Spot Metering
      • Setting image quality
        • BASIC — NORMAL — FINE
        • HI
      • Adjusting white batanee
        • Auto white balance mode
        • Incandescent light mode
        • Fluorescent light mode
        • Fine mode
        • Cloudy mode
        • Shade mode (fine weather)
        • ► CAUTION
        • ► NOTE
        • »NOTE
          • C : Continuous Servo Autofocus
        • iCAUTION
          • M: Manual Focus mode
        • Manual focus with the viewfinder’s clear matte field
        • Manual focus with the Electronic Rangefinder
      • Command lock
        • In S (Shutter-Priority Auto), A (Aperture-Priority Auto), or M (Manual) exposure mode, you can lock the shutter speed or aperture value.
      • Playing back pictures
        • Playback on a TV monitor
          • When finished, rotate the Main dial
        • Switching the NTSC/PAL systems
        • Shooting data displayed on the playback screen
        • Long play playback method
      • Erasing data in the Image Memory Card
        • There are two ways to erase the image data stored in the Image Memory Card.
        • 1. Deleting data frame by frame
        • Initializing the memory card (batch erasing)
    • Advanced photography
      • Set the MODE button to S.
      • Set the shutter speed.
      • Compose the picture and press the shutter release button lightly.
      • Set the exposure mode to A.
      • Set the aperture value.
      • Compose the picture and press the shutter release button lightly.
      • Check the focus indicator and fully depress the shutter release button.
      • INOTE
        • Set the exposure to M.
        • Compose the picture.
        • Set the shutter speed.
        • Set the aperture value.
          • Using exposure indicators
      • Exposure compensation
        • Using AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock)
          • Lightly press the shutter release button, and press the AE-L button.
          • Recompose the picture and shoot while keeping the AE-L button pressed.
          • Repeat the same procedures as in “Using AE-L” above.
        • Using Exposure Compensation
          • To cancel exposure compensation
          • Set the exposure compensation value.
          • Remove your finger from the i exposure compensation button.
          • Check the focus indicator and fully ' depress the shutter release button.
        • Using Manual Exposure
          • Set the exposure mode to M.
          • Recompose the picture and shoot.
          • Set the metering system.
          • Center the main subject inside the I viewfinder
          • Set the shutter speed and aperture to obtain a correct exposure.
      • Autofocus with main subject off-center
        • In Continuous Servo Autofocus mode
      • External synchro-flash shooting
      • Remote photography (general)
        • Accessories (with power-hold timer capabiiity)
        • Accessories (without power-hoid timer capabiiity)
    • Flash photography
      • Available Nikon Speediights
        • Nikon Speediights SB-26 and SB-25 are highly recommended for use with this camera.
        • • CAUTION
        • Mounting the Speedlight
          • Simply mount the Nikon Speedlight on the accessory shoe with no sync cord connected.
      • Flash modes available with Nikon Speedlights
        • With Nikon Speedlights SB-26 and SB-25 the following flash modes are available.
        • ■ Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash
        • ■standard TTL Flash
        • ■ Non-TTL Auto Flash
        • ■ Manual Flash
        • ■ Rear-curtain sync flash
      • Notes on using the Speedlight
        • Be sure to read the instruction manual provided with each Speedlight model before use. Following are some important notes on using Nikon Speedlights SB-26 and SB-25.
          • iFlash ready-light
          • Iln Manual exposure mode
      • Taking flash pictures in TTL auto flash mode
        • Flash photography in TTL auto flash nnode with SB-26 and SB-25 Nikon Speedlights.
        • Set up your camera.
        • Set up your Speedlight.
        • Confirm the settings in the LCD panel.
        • Press the shutter release button ' lightly and check the indicators in the viewfinder.
        • Check the flash shooting range, and release the shutter.
        • Set the camera’s exposure mode to S or M.
        • Set the shutter speed and aperture.
        • Check the flash shooting range and flash ready-light, and release the shutter.
    • Controls in detail
      • Usable lenses
        • iMost AF Nikkor lenses, Al-type Nikkor lenses and Teleconverters can be used.
        • ■Understanding exposure control
      • Lens usability chart
      • Shutter speed and aperture
      • Special focusing situations
        • Very dark subject
        • Something is behind or in front of the subject
        • Subject is strongly backlit or has a bright shiny surface.
      • Downloading image data
        • Using the Image Memory Card
      • Cleaning the camera’s built-in lens
        • Use a blower to remove dust and particles from the built-in lens.
        • Set the Main dial to L.
        • Set the Main dial to any position other than L and press the shutter release button halfway.
        • Set the Main dial to L and turn the power OFF.
      • Image Memory Card
        • I Write-protect switch (EC-15)
        • ■Tips on using the image Memory Card
      • The dedicated Rechargeable Battery Pack
        • Use dedicated Rechargeable Battery Pack EN-1 with this
        • camera. Take special note of the following.
        • ■Characteristics of the Rechargeable Battery Pack
        • ■Charging the Rechargeable battery pack
        • ■Handling the battery pack safely
        • ■ Handling the battery pack for long time use
        • ■storage
        • I Lifespan
      • Troubleshooting
      • Optional accessories
        • iNikon Speedlights: SB-26 and SB-25
        • Nikon Filters
        • iNikon Remote Control Accessories
        • INikon Lens hood
        • INikon Eyepiece Correction Lenses
        • iNikon Rubber Eyecup DK-2
        • ■Nikon Eyepiece Adaptor DK-7
        • ■Nikon Close-up accessories
        • Required accessories
          • ■Nikon Rechargeable Battery Pack EN-1
          • ■Quick Charger EH-1* (EH-2**)/DC Adaptor ES-1
          • ■External Sync Adaptor EX-10
          • ■Image Memory Card EC-15
      • EV chart for flash photography
        • In Programmed Auto mode
      • Camera care tips
      • Specifications