The top layout of the D2Hs is quite similar to other Nikon SLR
models. On the right side of the camera is the on/off switch
(toggle it all the way and it also activates illumination of
the LCD panel).
Directly
below you will find the Mode button, which is used to set a
number of different options on the camera. The exposure capture
modes on the Nikon D2Hs include; Manual, Aperture Priority,
Shutter Priority, Program and Program shift. To set the desired
mode. you simply push the mode button, while using the handy
selector dial on the top back of the camera to scroll to the
desired exposure setting.
The Exposure Compensation button is conveniently located next
to the Menu button. Exposure can be compensated ±5.0 EV in 1/3,
1/2 or 1 EV steps for precise exposure control.
The
metering mode selector can be found on the right side of the
viewfinder housing, again similar to previous Nikon SLR's.
The
metering options on the Nikon D2Hs include:
- 3D
Color Matrix Metering using the 1,005-pixel CCD with D/G-type
Nikkor lenses. Other AF Nikkor lenses with built-in CPUs
support Matrix Metering (Non-CPU lenses require manual input
of lens data)
- Center-Weighted
Metering (75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on
the 8mm dia. circle)
- Spot
Metering (3mm dia. circle, approx. 2% of entire frame);
metering position can be linked to the focus area when using
Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU
The
Diopter Adjustment Dial (to correct viewfinder for personal
vision) is also found on the right side of the viewfinder housing.
The diopter range is -3 to +1m-1
The
shooting mode dial is located on the top left side of the D2H.
A lock button prevents accidental switching of the dial position.
Shooting mode options include:
- Single
frame shooting [S] mode: advances one frame for each shutter
release
- Continuous
high shooting [CH] mode: 8 frames per second (fps) [up to
40 (JPEG) / 25 (RAW:NEF) consecutive shots]
- Continuous
low shooting [CL] mode: 1 to 7 fps (selectable from menus)
- Self-timer
mode: time duration can be set
- Mirror
up mode: first press: mirror up, second press: release
- Playback
mode: Menu mode
- PC
mode: data transfer via personal computer
- Interval
timer (Intervalometer) mode provided
On
the top of the shooting mode dial, there is a exposure bracketing
mode button, and also a flash mode control button. The different
flash modes that can be selected include:
- Front-Curtain
Sync (normal sync)
- Red-Eye
Reduction
- Red-Eye
Reduction with Slow Sync
- Slow
Sync
- Rear-Curtain
Sync
Most
of the controls and function buttons are located on the back
of the Nikon D2Hs. The playback button is conveniantly located
towards the top left side enabling easy operation. The file
delete button is placed directly beside the image playback
button, again a logical position for fast and convenient editing.
Located
beside the LCD monitor are four function buttons; the Menu
mode button, the Image Zoom button (also thumbnail view selector),
the Image Protect button, and the Enter button. The Enter
button is used to confirm a number of commands on the camera.
Separate
function buttons for ISO, Image quality and White Balance
are located in the center of the camera just below the rear
data LCD. Beside the data LCD there is a button to activate
voice memo recording.
ISO
sensitivity can be selected on the D2H from ISO 200
to 1,600
(variable in 1/2, 1/3, or 1EV steps). Sensitivity can be extended
by 1 or 2 steps beyond ISO 1,600 (Hi-1, Hi-2)
Next
to the main selector dial on the top right of the camera,
there are two buttons dedicated to activating AF and setting
AE /AF lock respectively.
A
new 8-way multi-selector enables diagonal movement and makes
scrolling through menus and panning over images easier and
faster. The multi-selector is used to set among others, the
desired focusing zone, and to toggle through and choose from
the various menu functions. The focus mode selector switch
is placed directly underneath for easy access as well.
Towards
the bottom right of the camera, there is a dedicated Selection
dial and an AF On button ergonomically placed for vertical
shooting. There is also a dedicated vertical shutter release
located on the side of the camera body.
