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Getting to Know the D1
Parts of the D1
Focus mode
selector dial (pg.33)
Lens release
button (pg.6)
DC in, video out
connector cover (pg.102)
10-pin remote
terminal (pg. 116)
Sync terminal for
external flash (pg.95)
Self-timer
lamp (pg.63)
Mode dial lock
release (pg.26)
Eyelet for
camera strap
Auto bracketing
button (pg.53–55)
Flash sync
mode button (pg.96)
Mode dial (pg.26)
AF area mode
button (pg.34–35)
Accessory shoe (pg. 95)
Depth-of-field preview
button (pg.64)
Sub-command
dial
Power switch
(pg.4)
Eyelet for
camera strap
Shutter-release
button (pg.20–21)
Exposure mode button
(pg.43–48)/ Format
button (pg.13)
Exposure
compensation
button (pg.51–52)
Top control
panel (pg.v)
Focal plane
indicator (pg.64)
Metering selector
lock button (pg.41–42)
Metering selector
(pg.41–42)
Diopter adjustment
knob (pg.63)
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Eyepiece shutter lever (pg.62)
AE/AF lock button (pg.37, 41)
Viewfinder eyepiece
AF start (pg.33)/
Cancel button (pg.78)
Main command dial
Focus area selector
(pg.36;playback pg.79)
Focus area
selector lock
(pg.36)
IEEE 1394
connector cover
(pg.103)
Rear control panel (pg.v)
Delete button (pg.81)/
Format button (pg.13)
Monitor button (pg.59)
LCD monitor (pg.vii)
Custom setting button (pg.66)/
Execute button (pg.78)
Command lock/
Menu button (pg.43, 46)
Battery pack latch (pg.4)
Image quality button (pg.29)/
Select all button (pg.78)
Sensitivity button (pg.30)/
Multiple select button (pg.78)
White balance button (pg.31)/
Thumbnail button (pg.78)
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Shutter-release button
(vertical shooting)
(pg.4)
Shutter-release button
lock (vertical shooting)
(pg.4)
Cover for CompactFlash
card slot (pg.12)
Memory card
access lamp (pg.12)
Card slot cover
release button
(under cover) (pg.12)
Main command dial
(vertical shooting)
AF start (AF ON) button
(vertical shooting)
(pg.33)
Tripod socket
Accessories
Body cap
BF-1A Cover for LCD monitor Video cable EG-D1 Camera strap AN-D1
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Flexible program
indicator (pg.18)
Exposure
mode (pg.43–47)
Bracketing
indicator (pg.53)
Exposure
compensation
indicator (pg.51)
Clock battery indicator (pg.8–9)
Shutter speed (pg.43–44)/Exposure
compensation (pg.51)/Date and time (pg.8)
Year/month indicator (pg.8–9)
Aperture display (pg.45)/Playback
(pg.78–80)/PC mode indicator (pg.104)
Number of
exposures
remaining
(pg.22)
Current frame
number (pg.22)
Day indicator (pg.8–9)
Electronicanalog exposuredisplay(pg.48)/
Exposure compensation (pg.54–55)
Flash sync mode (pg.96) CompactFlash memory
card indicator (pg.22)
Battery indicator (pg. 5)
Focus area display (pg.36)
Shutter-speed lock (pg.44)
Aperture lock
(pg.46)
Top Control Panel
Rear Control Panel
CompactFlash card
status display
White-balance
mode (pg.31–32)
Image quality display (pg.28–29)
Sensitivity/Number of exposures remaining/
File type/Custom settings number
Black-and-white mode (pg.28–29) Monitor indicator
Sensitivity indicator (pg.30)Custom settings indicator (pg.65)
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12mm (0.47˝) reference circle for center-weighted metering (pg.41)
Focus brackets
(focus area)
(pg.36)
Spot-metering targets
(pg.42)
Aperture lock (pg.45) Exposure mode (pg.43–48)
Shutter-speed lock (pg.44) Exposure compensation indicator (pg.18)
Focus indicator (pg.20) Flash-ready light (pg.95)
Metering
system (pg.41)
Auto-exposure
lock (pg.49)
Frame counter (pg.22)/
Exposures remaining
in buffer (pg.22)/
Exposure compensation
value (pg.51)
Electronic analog
exposure display (pg.48)/
Exposure compensation (pg.54–55)
Shutter speed (pg.44)
Aperture (pg.45)
Viewfinder Display
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LCD Monitor
Note
Getting to Know the D1: Parts of the D1
1 Frame number
The LCD monitor and control panels may darken or turn black at high temperatures. The
displays will return to normal when the temperature drops. At low temperatures, the
responsetime of the LCDcontrolpanelsmaydrop,butresponsetimewillreturntonormal
when the temperature rises.
100-6
1
1 Folder name
2 Filename
3 Frame number
4 Date of recording
5 Time of recording
6 Protected file
7 Image quality
100 NC_ D1 / DS C_ 0006 . JPG 6 / 18
2000/01/26
01 : 11 : 20 NORMAL
1
45
67
23

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Caring for the Camera and Battery
Do not drop
The camera and lens may malfunction if
subjected to strong shocks or vibration.
Keep dry
This product is not waterproof, and may
malfunction if immersed in water or exposed
to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the
internal mechanism can cause irreparable
damage.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as
occur when entering or leaving a heated
building on a cold day, can cause
condensation inside the device. To prevent
condensation,placethedeviceinitscarrying
case or a plastic bag before exposing it to
sudden changes in temperature.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity
of equipment that produces strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic
fields. Strongstatic chargesorthemagnetic
fields produced by equipment such as radio
transmitters could interfere with the color
LCD monitor, damage data stored on the
flash memory card, or affect the product’s
internal circuitry.
Do not touch shutter curtain
Theshutter curtain is madeof extremely thin
material and is easily damaged. Under no
circumstances should you exert pressure on
the curtain, poke it with cleaning tools or
other implements, or subject it to strong air
currents from a blower. Any of these actions
could scratch, deform, or tear the curtain.
Cleaning
•When cleaning the camera body, use a
blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe
gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using
yourcameraat thebeach orseaside,wipe
off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly
dampened with pure water and then dry
yourcamerathoroughly. Inrareinstances,
static electricity produced by a brush or
cloth may cause the LCD displays to light
up or darken. This does not indicate a
malfunction, and the display will shortly
return to normal.
•When cleaning the lens and mirror,
remember that these elements are easily
damaged. Dust and lint should be gently
removed with a blower. When using an
aerosolblower,keepthecanvertical(tilting
thecancouldresultinliquidbeingsprayed
onthemirror). Ifyoudoget afingerprintor
other stain on the lens, apply a small
amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and
wipe the lens carefully.
•See“Technical Notes: Cleaning the CCD”
for information on cleaning the CCD.
Storage
•To prevent mold or mildew, store the
equipment in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Do not store it with naptha or camphor
moth balls, close to equipment that
producesstrongmagneticfields,orinareas
subject to high temperatures, for example
nearakeroseneheater or in a car on a hot
day.
•Whenleavingtheproductunattendedfora
long period of time, remove the battery to
preventleakage and store the camera ina
plastic bag containing desiccant. Do not
howeverstorethecameracaseinaplastic
bag, as this may cause the material to
deteriorate. Notealsothatdesiccantloses
its ability to absorb moisture after a period
of time, and should be replaced at regular
intervals.
•Topreventmoldormildew,takethecamera
out at least once a month to turn it on and
release the shutter a few times.
•Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
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Color LCD monitor
•The monitor may contain a few pixels that
are always lit or that do not light. This is a
characteristic common to all TFT LCD
monitors and does not indicate a
malfunction. Images recorded with the
camera will not be affected.
•Images in the monitor may be difficult to
see in a bright light.
•Themonitorislitbyafluorescentbacklight.
Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker,
contactyourNikonservicerepresentative.
•Donot apply pressure to the LCDmonitor,
asthiscouldcausedamageormalfunction.
Dust or lint adhering to the monitor can be
removed with a blower brush. Stains can
be removed by rubbing the surface lightly
with a soft cloth or chamois leather.
•Should the monitor break, care should be
taken to avoid injury due to broken glass
and to prevent the liquid crystal from the
monitor touching the skin or entering the
eyes or mouth.
•Replace the monitor cover when
transporting the camera or leaving it
unattended.
Turn camera off before removing
battery or unplugging AC adapter
Do not unplug the product or remove the
battery while the camera is on, or while
images are being recorded or deleted from
memory. Forciblycuttingpowertotheproduct
inthesecircumstancescouldresult in loss of
data or in damage to internal circuitry or
memory. To prevent an accidental
interruption of power, avoid carrying the
product with you while the AC adapter is
connected.
Observe proper precautions when
handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly
handled. Observe the following precautions
when handling batteries for use in this prod-
uct:
•Be sure the product is off before inserting
or removing the battery. If you are using
the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
•Foreign matter on the battery terminals—
for example, sweat or oil—may prevent a
contact from being formed. Before
installing the battery, clean it thoroughly
with a soft, dry cloth.
•Whenthe product is used continuously on
battery power for an extended period, the
battery may become hot. Due caution
should be observed when removing the
battery.
•Useonlybatteriesapprovedforuseinthis
equipment.
•Do not expose the battery to flame or to
excessive heat or moisture. Do not short-
circuit or disassemble the battery.
Spare batteries
•Keep a spare battery fully charged when
taking photographs on important
occasions. Depending on your location,
you may find it difficult to purchase
replacement batteries on short notice.
•On cold days, the capacity of the battery
tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is
fully charged before taking photographs
outside in cold weather. Keep a spare
batteryin a warm place andexchangethe
two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold
battery may recover some of its charge.
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Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
Notice for customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClass
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residentialinstallation. Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
televisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffand
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connectthe equipment into anoutlet on a circuitdifferent from that towhich
the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications
madetothisdevicethatarenotexpresslyapprovedbyNikonCorporationmay
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using
other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC
rules.
D1
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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requires prior permission from Nikon.
•The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
•WhileNikonmakeseveryefforttoproduceperfectmanuals,weappreciateanyopportunity
for improvement. Should you find any mistakes, we would be grateful if you were to kindly
let us know. The address of Nikon’s representative in your area is provided separately.
•Nikon does not accept liability for damages resulting from the use of this product.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced
by means of a scanner, digital camera, or other device may be punishable by law.
•Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local
government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample”.
The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a
foreign country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or
reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is
prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by a government or of certified documents
stipulated by law is prohibited.
•Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by
private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or
coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for
business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the
government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets,
such as passes and meal coupons.
•Comply with copyright notices
Thecopyingorreproductionofcopyrightedcreativeworkssuchasbooks,music,paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is prohibited except when it is
done for personal use at home or for similar restricted and non-commercial use.
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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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Exposure Compensation .......................................................................... 51
Auto Bracketing ......................................................................................... 53
Capture Preview Mode ............................................................................ 56
Record-and-Review .................................................................................. 58
Playing Photographs Back........................................................................ 60
Self Timer Mode.......................................................................................... 62
Diopter Adjustment ................................................................................... 63
LCD Illuminator ........................................................................................... 63
Depth-of-Field Preview .............................................................................. 64
Focal Plane Position ................................................................................... 64
Custom Settings ......................................................................................... 65
Changing Custom Settings ....................................................................... 66
Custom Settings Options ........................................................................... 67
Quick Guide to Custom Settings Options ........................................ 74
Two-Button Reset........................................................................................ 76
Playback .................................................................................................... 77
Playing Photographs Back........................................................................ 78
The Playback Menu................................................................................... 82
Flash Photography .................................................................................... 93
Through-the-Lens Flash Photography ...................................................... 94
Flash Sync Modes ...................................................................................... 96
Compatible Speedlights ........................................................................... 98
Using a Speedlight ................................................................................... 100
Connections ............................................................................................ 101
Connecting to a Television or VCR ........................................................ 102
Connecting to a Computer ................................................................... 103
Reading Photographs from Memory Cards ......................................... 105
Technical Notes ....................................................................................... 107
Replacing the Focusing Screen ............................................................. 108
Compatible Lenses .................................................................................. 109
Cleaning the CCD ................................................................................... 112
Optional Accessories .............................................................................. 114
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 118
Specifications ........................................................................................... 123
Exposure Program (Programmed Auto) ................................................ 127
Index ........................................................................................................ 128
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D1 digital camera. This chapter
describes the basic layout of this manual.

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This manual is divided into seven main chapters:
First Steps
Outlinesthestepsyouwilltakewhenusingyourcameraforthefirsttime,from
installing the batteries to taking photographs at basic settings.
Camera Settings
Details the advanced settings of your camera.
Custom Settings
Describes the options available in the camera’s custom settings menu.
Playback
Details how to play back and delete images recorded with your camera.
Flash Photography
Lists the flash options available for the D1.
Connections
Describes how to connect your camera to a computer or television.
Technical Notes
Lists the accessories available for your camera, describes how to care for the
camera’s CCD, and provides troubleshooting tips.
Tip
About This Manual
Whentakingphotographsonimportantoccasions,takeafewtrialshotstoconfirmthat
the camera is functioning properly. Whenever you are in doubt about how a
photographwill turnout, you can take a trial shotand playit back in the camera’s LCD
monitor.

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FIRST STEPS
Thischapter coversthestepsyouwilltakewhenusingyourcameraforthefirst
time,frominsertingthebattery totakingyourfirst photograph. Itdescribesthe
most commonly used settings for D-Type autofocus (AF) Nikkor lenses, as
shown below.
Operating mode
Image quality
White balance
Sensitivity
Lens D-Type AF Nikkor lens
Metering
Exposure mode
Focus area
Focus mode
ISO 200 equivalent
Normal
Auto
Single-frame shooting (S)
Center
3D color matrix metering
Programmed auto (P)
Single-servo autofocus
(AF-S)
AF area mode Single area AF

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1 Insert the Battery
Insert the battery and check the battery indicator.
1.1 Charge the battery
The D1 uses rechargeable EN-4 Ni-MH battery packs (available
separately). Besurethebatteryisfullychargedbeforeinsertingitinthe
camera.
Batteries can be charged in about 90 minutes
usingtheMH-16QuickCharger(availablesepa-
rately). See the documentation provided with
the MH-16 for details. More information about
batteries can be found in “Technical Notes:
Optional Accessories.”
1.2 Insert the battery in the camera
Tip
Besure the camera is off before inserting orremoving the battery pack
(A). Turn the battery pack latch to the open position (B) and insert the
battery in the camera (C).
A B C
First Steps: Insert the Battery
The EN-4 rechargeable battery pack can also be recharged using the MH-15 Quick
Charger for the F100 film camera or the EH-3 Quick Charger for the E3/E3s digital
cameras.

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1.3 Turn the battery pack latch to the locked position
Tip
1.4 Check the battery indicator
Turnthecameraon(A)andconfirmthebatterylevelinthecontrolpanel
on top of the camera (B).
Battery fully charged
Low battery
Readyafully-chargedsparebattery. (Thedisplayintheviewfinder
turnsofftosavepowerwhennooperationsarebeingperformed.)
Battery exhausted
Nophotographscanbetakenuntilthebatteryhasbeenreplaced.
Allindicatorsintheviewfinderandrearcontrol panel, and all indicators
inthetopcontrolpanelotherthantheexposuremode,batteryindicator,
and exposure counter, disappear six seconds after the camera is
turned on (automatic meter switch-off).
A B
First Steps: Insert the Battery
Reactivating the display
Lightly press (half-press) the shutter-release button to reactivate the display in the
control panel and viewfinder. Indicators will be displayed for six seconds after you
remove your finger from the button. Note that when using the shutter-release button
for vertical shooting, you will need to set the shutter-release button lock release for
vertical shooting to the unlocked position.
Thelengthoftimebeforeautomaticmeterswitch-offcanbechangedusingcustom
settings (see “Custom Settings,”item 15).

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2 Attach the Lens
After making sure that the camera is off, mount the lens and set the
aperture to its minimum setting (largest f-number).
2.1 Attach the lens to the camera body
Tip
A B
Turn the camera off (A). Align the mounting mark on the lens with the
mountingmarkonthecamerabody,then,beingcarefulnottotouchthe
lens-release button, turn the lens counter-clockwise until it locks into
place (B).
If no lens is attached, or if a non-CPU lens is attached (see “Technical
Notes:CompatibleLenses”),F-- willappearinthetopcontrolpaneland
viewfinder when the camera is turned on (if the exposure mode is set
to programmed auto or shutter-priority auto, the exposure mode
indicator will also blink).
2.2 Set aperture to its minimum setting
Set the lens to minimum aperture (maximum f-number).
If the lens is not set to the minimum aperture, a blinking FEE indicator
will appear in the viewfinder and in the control panel on top of the
camerawhenthecameraisturnedon. Theshuttercannotbereleased
while this indicator is displayed.
First Steps: Attach the Lens
Togetthemostfromyourcamera,useaD-TypeAFNikkorlens(see“TechnicalNotes:
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Note
2.3 Lock the aperture ring
Detaching the lens
Before detaching the lens, turn the cam-
era off. Then turn the lens clockwise
while holding down the lens-release but-
ton.
If you do not intend to set aperture manually using the lens aperture
ring, lock the lens aperture (the aperture ring can not be used unless
changes have been made to default settings as described in “Custom
Settings,”item 22).
22
ft
m
28
70
50
35
28
85
105
22
When no lens is attached…
If the camera’s lens mount is not cov-
ered, dust may find its way onto the
mirror or viewfinder screen. This can be
prevented by attaching the BF-1A body
cap to the camera when no lens is in
place (note that the BF-1 body cap can
not be used with the D1).
First Steps: Attach the Lens
When attaching or detaching the lens or body cap, be careful that dirt or other foreign
matter does not enter the camera body. The presence of foreign matter inside the
camera could affect your photographs. When changing lenses or replacing the body
cap, hold the camera with the base down or tilted so that the lens mount faces the
ground. Be sure to replace the body cap when no lens is in place.