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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 Read these chapters for a complete descrip- simple, “point-and-shoot” photography 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
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Introduction Tutorial Photography and Playback Reference More on Photography More on Playback Setup Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Playback Options: The Playback Menu Custom Settings: The Custom Settings Menu Technical Notes i
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For Your Safety 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 prev
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• Batteries are prone to leakage when CD-ROMs fully discharged. To avoid damage to the The CD-ROMs on which the softwar e prod uct, be sure to remove the battery and manuals are dis trib uted should not when no charge remains . be played back on audio CD equip ment. • When the battery is not in use, at tach the Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD play er terminal cover and store in a cool place. could cause hearing loss or dam age the • Immediately after use, or when the prod- equip ment.
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Notices • No part of the manuals included with this • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages product may be reproduced, transmitted, tran- resulting from the use of this product. scribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated • While every eff ort has been made to ensure into any language in any form, by any means, that the information in these manuals is ac- without Nikon’s prior written permission. curate and complete, we would appreciate it • Nikon reserves the right to change
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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 posse
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Table of Contents For Your Safety .................................................................................................................................... ii Notices ................................................................................................................................................... iv I In ntr tro oduc duction tion . ............................................................................................................ ............................
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Ref Refe er re enc nce e: Mor : More on Pla e on Play yback back ................................................................................ ................................................................................ 9 98 8 Viewing Photographs ....................................................................................................................... 98 Single-Image Playback .................................. 98 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom .. 103 Photo Information .
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Take Test Shots Before taking pictures on important occasions (for example, at weddings or be fore taking 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
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Introduction Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D200 single-lens refl ex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product. The documentation for this product also includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the cam era. • Quick Start G
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Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera Getting to Know the Camera Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may fi nd it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body Accessory shoe: 180 Flash pop-up button: 78 Built-in fl ash: 76 (fl ash sync mode) button: 78 [ Flash compensa- tion: 80] Flash sync terminal: 180 Eyelet for camera strap: 9 10-pin remote terminal: 182 Lens release button
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Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera AF-assist illuminator: 58 [Self-timer lamp: 83] [Red-eye reduction lamp: 77] Sub-command dial: 170 Eyelet for camera strap: 9 Depth-of-fi eld preview button: 62 FUNC. button: 170 Battery-chamber cover: 11 Battery-chamber cover latch: 11 Tripod socket Shutter-release button: 20 (exposure mode) Power switch: 17 button: 62 [Illuminator switch: 5] [ (format) button: 14] (exposure QUAL (image quality/size) compensation) button: 29, 32 button:
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Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body (continued) Viewfi nder eyepiece cup Viewfi nder eyepiece: Diopter adjustment control: 83, 90, 181 16, 181 (delete) button: 22, 105 [ (format) button: 14] Metering selector: 61 (AE / AF lock) button: (bracketing) 56, 70 button: 43, 73 Main command (playback) dial: 170 button: 22, 98 (AF-ON) (menu) button: 52 button: 24 Focus selector (thumbnail) lock: 53 button: 102 Memory card (protect ) slot cover: 14 button: 104
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Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera Control Panel 1 2 17 3 16 4 15 8 Image quality ........................................................28 5 14 9 Focus area ...............................................................53 6 13 12 AF-area mode .......................................................54 7 11 10 White balance mode ........................................35 8 11 Number of exposures remaining .............17 9 10 Number of shots remaining 1 Color temperature indicator ....
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Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera The Viewfi nder Display When the battery is totally exhausted, the dis- 1 play in the viewfi nder will dim. The viewfi nder 6 display will return to normal when a fully- 2 charged battery is inserted. 3 7 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 Framing grid (displayed when On is 14 Flash compensation indicator ....................80 selected for Custom Setting d2 (Grid 15 Exposure compensation indicator ..........72 Display) ..............
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Introduction—Getting to Know the Camera Advanced Focusing Screen Display When the background is bright, the active focus area ( 53) is highlighted in black. When the background is dark, the active focus area is highlighted briefl y in red as needed to establish contrast with the background (“Vari-Brite” focus areas), making it easier to identify the selected focus area. The viewfi nder is also equipped with on-demand grid lines. When On is selected for Custom Setting d2 (Grid display; 158
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Introduction—First Steps First Steps Attaching a Lens Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed. After confi rming that the camera is off , remove 1 the rear lens cap and camera body cap. Keep ing the mounting index on the lens Mounting 2 index aligned with the mounting index on the cam era body, position the lens in the cam era’s bayonet mount. Being careful not to press the lens-re- lease button, rotat e the lens counter-clockwise until it c
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Introduction—First Steps Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown below. The Monitor Cover A clear plastic cover (the BM-6 LCD monitor cover) is pro- vided with the camera to keep the monitor clean and protect it when the camera is not in use. To attach the cover, insert the projection on the top of the cover into the matching indentation above the camera monitor (), then press the bottom of the cover until it clicks into place (). To remove the cover, hold the camera fi rml
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Introduction—First Steps Charging and Inserting the Battery The supplied EN-EL3e battery is not charged at shipment. Charge the battery us- ing the supplied MH-18a quick charger as described below. Charge the battery 1 1.1 Connect the power cord to the charger and plug it in. 1.2 Place the battery in the charger. The CHARGE lamp will blink as the battery charges. About two and a quarter hours are required for an exhausted battery to fully charge. 1.3 Charging is complete when the CHARGE
