User manual NIKON CAMERA CONTROL PRO 2

[. . . ] Camera Control Pro 2 Reference Manual Overview This section describes the structure of this manual, outlines the main functions of Camera Control Pro 2, and gives the system requirements and installation instructions. Using Camera Control Pro 2 This section describes how to use Camera Control Pro 2. Appendices This section lists preferences and describes how to uninstall the software. Important Information on the Product Key The product key may be found on the CD-ROM case. It is required when installing or upgrading this software and can not be replaced if lost. xxxxx­xxx­xxxx­xxxx­xxxx­xxxx Product key SB8A02(B1) 6MS541B1-02 Overview Using Camera Control Pro Appendices Overview Introduction About This Manual System Requirements Windows Macintosh Installing Camera Control Pro Windows Macintosh Getting Started Starting and Exiting Camera Control Pro Getting Help Software Updates Click a page number to view. 21 28 29 7 8 9 10 16 3 6 Return to first page Camera Control Pro 2 2 Overview Using Camera Control Pro Appendices Introduction 1/3 This manual has been written to help you take advantage of the many features included in Camera Control Pro 2. Be sure to read this manual thoroughly, and to keep it handy when using Camera Control Pro 2. Conventions This manual assumes basic knowledge of cameras and Windows or Finder operations. [. . . ] If Continuous is selected for D80, D70-series, D50, or Shooting Mode D40 series cameras or if Continuous low speed or Continuous high speed is selected for D3, D2-series, D300, or D200 cameras, the AF and Shoot and Shoot buttons will instead be labeled AF and Start and Start and the maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst can be entered in the Shots text box (see below). If Enable controls on the camera body is checked or a D100 camera is connected, the current shooting mode will be shown, but changes can only be made using camera controls. See the camera manual for details. Return to first page Camera Control Pro 2 61 Overview Using Camera Control Pro Appendices Camera Controls 9/18 Shots D3 D300 D80 D50 D2 series D200 D70 series D40 series The Mechanical Tab Use the arrows to choose the maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst in continuous mode, or enter a value directly in the text box. The maximum permitted value varies with the current image-quality setting; the value chosen should not, however, exceed the capacity of the camera memory buffer as shown at the right edge of the LCD display. Values larger than the capacity of the camera memory buffer will be shown in red. This setting only applies when the camera is connected, and differs from the maximum selected in the Custom Settings menu. Select this option to perform exposure, flash, or white balance bracketing during shooting. If Enable controls on the camera body is checked (D3, D2 series, D300, and D200 only), the current AF-area mode will be shown, but changes can only be made using camera controls. Choose the focus mode for D80, D50, or D40-series cameras (see the camera manual for details). The focus mode for other cameras is displayed but can not be changed from Camera Control Pro. Auto Bracketing D3 D300 D80 D50 D2 series D200 D70 series AF-Area Mode Focus Mode Return to first page Camera Control Pro 2 62 Overview Using Camera Control Pro Appendices Camera Controls 10/18 Lens Edit. . . D3 D300 D2 series D200 Main Battery Level Clock Battery Level D1 series The Mechanical Tab Displays the focal length and maximum aper ture of the lens currently attached to the camera. If the lens focal length or maximum aperture have been specified manually, an asterisk will appear next to these values. If a D3 or D300 is connected with a non-CPU lens attached, lens data can be selected. This button is only available when a nonCPU lens is mounted on the camera. displays the dialog shown at right, where the lens focal length and maximum aperture can be entered. Green indicates that the battery has enough charge for continued operation. Yellow indicates that battery level is low; ready a fully charged spare battery pack. Red indicates that the battery is exhausted, and that no further photographs can be taken until the battery pack has been replaced. You may not be able to control the camera from Camera Control Pro when the battery is exhausted. Replace with a fully charged spare battery pack or use an AC adapter (available separately). Should this display turn yellow or red, have the clock battery replaced by an authorized Nikon service representative (a fee is charged for this service). Self-Timer and Remote Modes When a D3, D2-series, D300, D200, D100, D80, D70-series, D50, or D40-series camera is set to selftimer mode, or when a D80, D70-series, D50, or D40-series camera is set to delayed remote or quickresponse remote mode, the Mechanical tab will show a shooting mode of Single, and any photographs taken with the Camera Control Pro shoot buttons will be taken in single-frame mode with no shutter-release delay. To take pictures in self-timer or remote mode, use the shutter-release button on the camera or remote control. D3 D300 Live View When the camera release mode dial is set to Lv, the Mechanical tab will show a shooting mode of Single, and any photographs taken with the Camera Control Pro shoot buttons will be taken in single-frame mode. To take pictures in live view mode, use the live view options in the Camera menu. Return to first page Camera Control Pro 2 63 Overview Using Camera Control Pro Appendices Camera Controls 11/18 D100 ) Continuous Mode (All Models Except D1 series The amount of memory remaining in the camera memory buffer is displayed at the right edge of the simulated LCD panel. [. . . ] C/Ciencias, 81 Nave-8, Poligono Pedrosa 08908 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona Tel: +34-(0)93-2649090 Fax: +34-(0)93-3363400 FI Finland Nikon Nordic AB Suomen toimisto Äyritie 8 B, 01510 Vantaa Tel: +358 (0)20 758 9570 FR France Nikon France S. A. 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