User manual NIKON CAMERA CONTROL PRO

[. . . ] Camera Control Pro Reference Manual Overview This section describes the structure of this manual, outlines Camera Control Pro's main functions, and gives the system requirements and installation instructions. Using Camera Control Pro This section describes how to use Camera Control Pro. 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 SB6E01(B1) 6MS522B1-- 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 20 26 27 7 8 9 10 15 3 6 Click a page number to view. Return to first page 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. Be sure to read this manual thoroughly, and to keep it handy when using Camera Control Pro. Conventions This manual assumes basic knowledge of cameras and Windows or Finder operations. Refer to the documentation provided with your computer or camera for more information. [. . . ] 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 D2-series, D200, D70S, D70, D50, or D100 camera is set to self-timer mode, or when the D70S, D70 or D50 is set to delayed remote or quick-response 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. Return to first page 54 Overview Using Camera Control Pro Appendices Camera Controls Continuous Mode D2-series D200 D70S D70 D50 10/12 When a D2-series, D200, D70S, D70, or D50 camera is connected, the amount of memory remaining in the camera memory buffer is displayed at the right edge of the simulated LCD panel. This information is updated at regular intervals, but temporary discrepancies may exist between the display and the actual amount of memory remaining in the buffer. Non-CPU Lenses The following restrictions apply to Camera Control Pro when a non-CPU lens is mounted on the camera (the operations listed can still be performed using the controls on the camera body; see the camera manual for details): D2-series D200 With lens data No lens data D1-series D100 D70S D70 D50 Exposure Mode Can not be adjusted. Mode seCan be selected from Aperture- lected with camera priority auto and Manual. Can only be adjusted in manual exposure mode. Can only be adjusted if Enable controls on the camera body is not checked. Otherwise same as D100. Shutter Speed Aperture AF and Shoot Shoot Shown with asAperture shown as "f/--". Can be used. * * If D100, D70S, D70, or D50 is connected and set to an exposure mode other than manual, a warning will be displayed. Return to first page 55 Overview Using Camera Control Pro Appendices Camera Controls The Image Processing Tab The following settings can be adjusted from the Image Processing tab: 11/12 Image Optimize D200 D70S D70 D50 Choose the type of image optimization performed. Selecting "Custom" or "Custom 1­3 " (D2Xs only) and clicking Edit will display "Edit Camera Curves" dialog Curves" dialog. Sharpening Tone Comp Color space Color Mode D1X D200 D2X D1H D70S D2Xs D2-series D70 D200 D100 D50 Choose a color space. With the D1, colors are optimized for the NTSC color space, regardless of the option chosen. See the camera manual for details. Saturation D200 D70S D70 D50 Return to first page 56 Overview Using Camera Control Pro Appendices Camera Controls 12/12 The Image Processing Tab Modify hue while leaving brightness and chroma unaffected. Adjustments can be made in the range ­9 ° to 9 °, with 0 ° representing the original hues as recorded by the camera (in D1-series cameras, ­9 ° is equivalent to a camera hue setting of 0, 0 ° to a setting of 3, and 9 ° to a setting of 6). Select On (Normal), On (Low)(D200 only) or On (High) to reduce noise at high sensitivities. See the camera manual for details. Hue Adjustment D1X D200 D1H D70S D2-series D70 D100 D50 Long Exposure Noise Reduction D2-series D70 D100 D50 D200 D70S High ISO Noise Reduction D2X D2Xs D2Hs D200 Return to first page 57 Overview Using Camera Control Pro Appendices Saving and Loading Camera Control Settings The Camera Control Pro option in the Settings menu is used to save Camera Control Pro settings and to load and apply previously saved settings. Select this item to load camera settings previously saved using Save Control Settings. . . A dialog will be displayed where you can navigate to the drive Load Control (volume) and directory containing the desired settings file (only files with the extenSettings. . . The settings in the Camera Control Pro window will instantly revert to the saved settings. [. . . ] Post pu 14, 02-676 Warszawa Tel: +48-22-6079400 Denmark DK Nikon Nordic AB, dansk filial Ørestads Boulevard 67, 1, DK-2300 København S Tel: +45-32452000 Rep. of South Africa ZA Foto Distributors, Head Office Nikon House, 516 Kyalami Boulevard, Kyalami Business Park, Midrand 1685. Tel: +27-(0)11-466-2500 Fax: +27-(0)11-466-3400 Finland FI Nikon Nordic AB Suomen toimisto Ojahaanrinne 4, 01600 VANTAA Tel: +358 9 5660 060 Russia RU Nikon Europe BV, CIS Representative Office Zubarev pereulok, d. 15, k. 1, office 541, 129164 Moscow Tel: +7 (095) 733 91 70 France FR Nikon France S. A. 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