Nikon D1 User Manual

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Contents
Getting to Know the D1............................................................................... ii
Caring for the Camera and Battery ....................................................... viii
About This Manual ....................................................................................... 1
First Steps ...................................................................................................... 3
1 Insert the Battery .................................................................................. 4
2 Attach the Lens .................................................................................... 6
3 Set the Time and Date ......................................................................... 8
4 Choose a Language for the Menus ................................................. 10
5 Insert the Memory Card .................................................................... 12
6 Take a Photograph............................................................................. 14
6.1 Set the advance mode to S (single frame) ........................... 14
6.2 Set image quality to NORM (normal) ..................................... 14
6.3 Set sensitivity to ISO 200 equivalent ........................................ 15
6.4 Set white balance to A (auto) ................................................ 15
6.5 Set the focus mode to S (single servo AF).............................. 16
6.6 Set the AF area mode to single area AF ............................... 16
6.7 Select the center focus area .................................................. 17
6.8 Select matrix metering ............................................................. 17
6.9 Set the exposure mode to programmed auto ..................... 18
6.10 Ready the camera ................................................................... 19
6.11 Half-press the shutter release button...................................... 20
6.12 Check the indicators in the viewfinder .................................. 20
6.13 Take a photograph................................................................... 21
7 Play the Photograph Back ................................................................ 23
Camera Settings ........................................................................................ 25
The Mode Dial ............................................................................................ 26
Image Quality ............................................................................................ 28
Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) ..................................................................... 30
White Balance............................................................................................ 31
Autofocus ................................................................................................... 33
AF Area Mode ............................................................................................ 34
Focus Area.................................................................................................. 36
Focus Lock .................................................................................................. 37
Getting Good Results with Autofocus ..................................................... 39
Manual Focus ............................................................................................. 40
Metering ..................................................................................................... 41
Exposure Mode .......................................................................................... 43
Auto-Exposure Lock ................................................................................... 49
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Nikon D1 Specifications

Radio Specifications

radio channels PocketWizard	32 channels (344 - 354MHz)
radio channels FlashWizard	64 System ID’s ( all on 360.0MHz )
line of sight range	1, 000 feet (300 meters)

Power and Sensitivity

transmit power	-5dBm typical
receiver sensitivity	-93dBm for 12dB S/N ratio (typical)
batteries	Uses the camera’s rechargeable battery

Weight and Dimensions

size	2.25" x 0.8" x 0.12"
weight	0.16 oz.
antenna length	< 3 inches