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Nikon D7000 Operation Manual

Camera kit nikon d7000 camera, mb-d11 battery grip, 18-105mm nikkor lens, 50mm nikkor lens, uv filters and lens caps
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Nikon D7000 Camera Kit
-Checklist and Operations Manual-
February 2, 2012
SRQ Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol
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  • Page 1 Nikon D7000 Camera Kit -Checklist and Operations Manual- February 2, 2012 SRQ Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol Page1...
  • Page 2 1.0 Equipment Pre-Mission Check Open the camera case and verify the following items are enclosed: Nikon D7000 camera, MB-D11 Battery Grip, 18-105mm Nikkor lens, 50mm Nikkor lens, UV filters and lens caps. 2 rechargeable camera batteries (one stored in the battery grip)
  • Page 3 D7000 Camera Battery Grip Lens Cover & Lens Shield SD Memory Card (lens Shield not used) Battery Battery Charger and Battery Page3...

  • Page 4: Usb Cable

    Adapter for 4 AA Batteries GP1 GPS Adapter (use when rechargeable batteries are discharged) USB Cable 50mm F1.8 Lens Charge Camera Batteries To remove the battery pack from the camera body, open the door on the bottom of the camera by moving the release lever. When the battery access door opens, move the yellow release lever until the battery pack pops free.
  • Page 5 Battery Compartment Release Battery release lever Tab Marked “push” Battery Grip Release Tab Battery Pack Page5...

  • Page 6: Sd Memory Cards

    1.4 Nikon D7000 Camera Pre-mission Initiation Verify the Camera is turned off Mode Selector On/Off Switch Install memory cards (cards may already be in the camera) by moving the door located on the right side of the camera and pushing it slightly toward the rear of the camera to open the memory card access cover. The cards are installed by gently pushing the card in until it clicks in place.
  • Page 7 Set the lens autofocus switch to AF Set the camera autofocus switch to AF Just to the left of the camera AF switch is the lens optical stabilizer switch (OS). Place this switch to ON. Rotate mode switch to "auto-no-flash". The Mode switch is located on the top-left side of the camera.
  • Page 8 Install the Nikon GP1 GPS If the cable is not attached to the GP-1, insert the smaller connector into the GP- 1 while lining up the arrows on the GP-1 and cable. Push it in until it snaps in place hiding the arrows.
  • Page 9 Insert camera batteries The D7000 body holds one battery. The MB-D11 holds one battery. The D700 will operate properly without the MB-D11. The MB-D11 extends operation time. If the MB-D11 Battery grip is attached, it must be removed before replacing the battery in the camera body. At the back of the MB-D11 is a wheel labeled “lock”.
  • Page 10 Remove Lens Cap Turn on the camera Check Batteries Note: the battery symbol above shows the status of the battery in use. When two batteries are installed it is better to follow the procedure below to check battery status. Press the "Info" button to turn on the Monitor. The following will show on the Monitor.
  • Page 11 Press the left arrow on the Multi Selector in order to navigate the various Menu screens. Press the up and down keys to find the "Play Back" menu. Press the right key and then the up and/or down keys, to select the Delete Menu. Press the right key to select the Delete Page and then move the up and/or down keys to select All All.
  • Page 12 1.5 Photo Check The following is best done outside. Take a photograph of anything; scenery, airplane, automobile, people, hanger. .. etc. Hold the shutter button down half way for a second to allow the lens to auto-focus. Press the shutter button all the way down to take the photo Check the results.
  • Page 13 Delete the photo Press the delete button twice to delete the photo just taken Changing Lenses The 18-105 mm lens is used for most situations, but for route photography and Mapping the 50mm fixed focal lens is included. To change lenses hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise.
  • Page 14 When the tab is correct, the two yellow dots line up as shown. The following is from the Advanced Digital Imagery System (ADIS) Nikon D90 Camera Kit Checklist and Operations Manual:...
  • Page 15 2.0 Pre-Mission Planning 2.1 Identify Customer Requirements The flight crew needs the following information to assure successful acquisition of the aerial photographs required by the customer: Type of mission. The major types are:  Spot Photography  Route Photography  Photographic Mapping Location ...
  • Page 16 Camera pointing angle is the angle below the horizon. In a Cessna 182 or Cessna 172 with a photo window it is not possible to get a pointing angle much greater than 45 degrees. Smaller angles result in the photos being greater in extent perpendicular to the direction of flight and thus lower resolution at ground-level.
  • Page 17 Resolution at the center of the photo will be 2.3 inches! Important – the data in the table applies to the Nikon D90 camera. Most of the data also applies to the Nikon D200 although resolution values will be reduced slightly. For other cameras, the data may be way off as other cameras may have different image sensor dimensions.
  • Page 18 For shallow camera pointing angles (see the 15 degree entry) the dimensions of each photograph for a 50 mm lens focal length become very large (approximately 2240 feet horizontal by 8900 feet perpendicular to the aircraft). Resolution is lower at the center of the camera axis;...
  • Page 19 Determining Number of Photos For spot photography, take multiple photos as appropriate. More are better than less! For route photography and aerial mapping, one must determine the length of each leg. Using a map, determine each leg length in statute miles. Multiply the leg length in statute miles by 5280 feet per mile.
  • Page 20 4.0 Flying the Mission 4.1 Pre Engine Start Take a picture of the tail number of the aircraft. Brief the pilot and observer on missions details; altitude, ground speed, target location(s) and type. Agree on how you will direct the aircraft once in the target area. Ask for an “in case of emergency”...
  • Page 21 Use the previously determined lens focal length setting or, for spot photography, zoom as appropriate (make sure aircraft parts will not be in the picture).  It is ok to put the camera lens outside the photo window but make sure the focal length setting does not change.
  • Page 22 4.3 After the Flight  Turn off camera  Disconnect cables as required  Replace the camera lens cap  Take the camera and the eTrex GPS to mission base for photo processing 4.4 After Photo Processing  Verify camera and ...