Nikon Custom WB Procedures ExpoDisc White and Warm Balance Filters

Nikon Custom WB Procedures ExpoDisc White and Warm Balance Filters

Nikon D40 and D40x
1. Install the ExpoDisc over the front of the camera’s lens.
2. Allow the camera to set an automatic exposure using the ‘P’, ‘S’ or ‘A’ modes, or set the correct manual exposure in ‘M’ mode.
3. Press the ‘MENU’ button to access the back LCD menus. Select ‘White Balance’ in the Shooting Menu (green camera icon).
4. In the ‘White Balance’ Menu, use the directional pad to select PRE White balance preset’.
5. Select ‘Measure’ from the White balance preset menu.
6. The camera will ask whether you want to ‘Overwrite existing preset data?’ Select ‘Yes’. A message will appear telling you to take a photo.
7. With ‘Pre’ blinking on the shooting information display, aim the camera towards the light illuminating the subject. Press the shutter release button.
8. A successful white balance measurement will result in a ‘Data acquired’ message on the display.
9. Improper exposure may result in a ‘Subject is too dark’ message. If this message appears, then adjust exposure and repeat steps 3-7 until you receive a ‘Data acquired’ message.
10. Remove the ExpoDisc and start shooting.

Nikon D50, D70 and D70s
1. Install the ExpoDisc and set the camera to Manual Focus mode.
2. Allow the camera to set an automatic exposure using the “P”, “S” or “A” modes, or set the correct manual exposure in “M” mode.
3. Press and hold the ʻWBʼ button with left thumb while turning right thumb wheel to select ʻPreʼ in the control panel, then release the ʻWBʼ button.
4. Press and hold the ʻWBʼ button again until ʻPreʼ begins to blink in the control panel.
5. While ʻPreʼ is blinking (10 seconds), aim the camera in the appropriate direction for the given lighting condition and press the shutter release button. See the ExpoDisc Instruction manual for more information on where to aim the camera.
6. ʻGoodʼ will replace ʻPreʼ in the control to indicate a successful white balance reading.
7. If ʻno goodʼ appears, then repeat steps 5 and 6 until you see ʻgoodʼ flash in the control panel (too much, or too little light may result in a ʻno goodʼ reading).
8. Lightly press the shutter release button to exit menu functions.
9. Remove the ExpoDisc, return camera to auto focus mode (if desired), and start shooting.

Nikon D60
1. Install the ExpoDisc over the front of the cameraʼs lens.
2. Allow the camera to set an automatic exposure using the “P”, “S” or “A” modes, or set the correct manual exposure in “M” mode.
3. Press the ʻMENUʼ button.
4. Display the shooting menu and select ʻWhite Balanceʼ > Preset Manual, and then press the multi selector right.
5. Highlight ʻMeasureʼ and press the multi selector right. The screen shown at right will be displayed; highlight ʻYesʼ and press ʻOKʼ.
6. The message. “Take photo of white or gray object filling viewfinder under lighting for shooting,” will be displayed. When the message clears from the display, ʻPreʼ will start blinking in the viewfinder. ʻPreʼ will remain blinking for about 10 seconds or until the shutter is tripped.
7. With ʻPreʼ blinking, aim the camera towards the light illuminating your subject. Press the shutter release button.
8. If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, the message “Data acquired” will be displayed.
9. Improper exposure will result in an error message that reads “Unable to measure preset white balance. Please try again.” Adjust your exposure and repeat steps 4-8 until you see the message “Data acquired”.
10. Remove the ExpoDisc and start shooting.

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Ikelite Digital Housing Supplemental Instructions for Nikon S210 ULTRAcompact Digital Housing

Ikelite Digital Housing Supplemental Instructions for Nikon S210 ULTRAcompact Digital Housing

Camera Setup (Nikon S210)
1. Set camera to Macro Mode.
2 Set camera to Auto Mode (camera icon).
3. Set ISO to 64
4. Set AF35 dial to 4 (if applicable)
NOTE: If over-exposure occurs, enable Macro Mode setting. If over-exposure continues, back away from the subject and then zoom in as necessary. Camera will focus far away even if Macro Mode is on. You can also use (-) Exposure Compensation.

Ikelite W-20 Wide-Angle Conversion Lens #6420
An external wide angle conversion lens increases angle of coverage so you can get much closer to your subject while still fitting everything in the frame. Add an Ikelite W-20 or other wide-angle lens with an Ikelite accessory port adapter. Use for increased color and clarity in any conditions.
NOTE: Slight vignetting may occur at widest angle camera lens setting. Zoom in slightly to eliminate, or crop the image in post-processing.
#9306.81 67mm Threaded Adaptor
Allows attaching Ikelite W-20, Epoque, and Type II Inon screw-on lenses with 67mm threads. Includes larger size removable flash deflector.
#9306.80 Bayonet Mount Adaptor
Allows attaching of the Inon UWL-105AD bayonet style lenses. Includes larger size removable flash deflector. Vignetting will occur at wide angle settings with these lenses. Zoom in or crop the image to eliminate vignetting.

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Steps for scanning slides with the Nikon LS-1000 scanner

Steps for scanning slides with the Nikon LS-1000 scanner

1. Gently insert your slide into the scanner slot. Do not force the slide into the scanner, otherwise the scanning mechanisms may be damaged. Also, never pull out a slide during a scan. Wait until the scan is finished and gently pull the slide out.
2. Launch Photoshop.
3. Select File>Import>Nikon Scan. The Nikon scanning software interface displays.
4. From the Color pull-down menu, choose either color positive or black-and-white positive, based on your slide.
5. In the Output Resolution field, type the amount of resolution you would like the final scan to have. Usually it is best to start with a high resolution such as 300 dpi, and then the resolution can be reduced later if needed. The standard resolution for images that will be viewed digitally is 72 dpi; the resolution for images that are intended to be printed is based on the printer and the quality you desire. Remember that higher resolutions correspond to larger file sizes!
6. Click the Preview button. An image of your slide displays. Don’t worry if the image is scanned in the wrong direction; you can rotate the image in Photoshop later.
7. Select the area to be included in the final scan. To do this, hold down the mouse and drag diagonally across the area of the image to be included in the final scan. A box with handles on the sides and corners appears, indicating what area of your image will be included in the final scan. Adjust if needed.
8. Click the Scan button. The scan is performed and the image is placed in a Photoshop file.
9. Select File>Save. Select the desired destination for your image and give it a title. Click the Save button.
10. At this point, the image can be rotated and improved in Photoshop using various filters, cropping commands, and level adjustments.
11. To remove your slide, return to the Nikon scanning software by selecting File>Import>Nikon Scan while you are in Photoshop. When the Nikon interface displays, click the Eject button (the button shown below) and your slide is ejected.

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Using The Nikon CoolPix 995 For Microscopic Photography

Using The Nikon CoolPix 995 For Microscopic Photography

The document will serve as a guide for setting up the Nikon 995 camera for microscopic photography.
Attaching the Camera to the Microscope
1. Remove the right eyepiece from the microscope by loosening the small
Allen screw located around the bottom ring of the eyepiece using the supplied Allen wrench. Note: turning the small Allen screw counterclockwise loosens it and turning it clockwise tightens it. When replacing the eyepiece do not overly tighten the Allen screw. Only a small amount of pressure is required to secure the eyepiece to the microscope.
2. Attach the eyepiece adapter to the camera by screwing (in a clockwise direction) it to the threads located around the camera lens. Be careful not to strip the threads. The adapter should turn easily onto the threads. You can make sure the threads are aligned properly by turning the adaptor in a counter clockwise direction about ½ of a rotation while resting it against the lens threads. You will feel the adapter align to center indicating that you can begin turning in a clockwise rotation to screw it to the lens.
3. Once the adaptor is attached to the camera, slide the barrel of the adaptor into the eyepiece tube to mount the camera on the microscope.
a. You may tighten the Allen screw to secure the camera so that the field of view is upright and the camera is aligned at a right angle to the eye tube.

Camera Settings (these are the settings that have given me the best results)
1. Turn the camera on by turning the mode-dial located to the right of the top LCD panel to M for manual.
2. Select the focus as close-up by pressing the focus mode button, labeled M-Focus, until a flower icon appears in the monitor. Use the zoom range control to zoom in until the flower icon turns yellow. This will place the camera in macro mode and allow for the sharpest focus.
3. Use the Mode button located on top of the camera in conjunction with the command dial to set the camera to Auto-Aperture (A) mode. An A in the bottom left of the monitor indicates that you are in aperture mode. Note that it will cycle between P, S and A. The illustration above shows the P setting. You will also see an A appear in the Control Panel as illustrated below.

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