Nikon D2Xs manual 143, Using the Multi Selector

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To	Press and/or rotate

Record/

play voice

memo

Change protect status of highlighted photo

Display menus

Return to

shooting Shutter-release/ mode

Description

If voice memo has not been recorded for high- lighted photo, voice memo will be recorded while button is pressed ( 148). If voice memo has been recorded for highlighted image, pressing button will start playback. Press again to pause playback ( 152).

Images marked by icon can not be deleted using button or Delete option in playback menu (note that protected images will be delet- ed when memory card is formatted). To protect image, or to remove protection from protected image, press button ( 145).

Press button to display camera menus ( 39).

To end playback and return to shooting mode, press button or press shutter-release button halfway.

More About Playback

Using the Multi Selector

The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on. The focus selector lock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off.

Image Review ( 166)

When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu, photographs are auto- matically displayed in the monitor as they are being recorded to the memory card. In single-frame and self-timer modes, photographs are displayed one at a time as they are taken. In continuous shooting mode, display begins when shooting ends. Thumbnail playback is only available in continuous shooting mode.

c5—Monitor Off ( 196)

The monitor will turn off automatically to save power if no operations are performed for the time speciﬁed in Custom Setting c5 (Monitor off). Press the button again to return to playback mode.

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Contents Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Product DocumentationGuide to Digital Photography How to Read This Manual Do not look at the sun through the view- ﬁnder For Your SafetyDo not immerse in or expose to water IiiKeep dry Caring for the Camera and BatteryBatteries For Home or Office USE Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced ViiTable of Contents Voice Memos 147 More About Playback 137155 Technical Notes 243 Connections 233Trademark Information XiiThis chapter is divided into the following sec- tions Getting StartedOverview Getting to Know the CameraAbout This Manual OverviewTake Test Shots Life-Long LearningCamera Body Getting to Know the CameraCamera Controls and Displays LCD IlluminatorsCamera Body Speaker and Microphone Top Control Panel Number of intervals for 87-96127 78-81Rear Control Panel 182 Voice memo recording indicator191 149High Speed Crop Viewﬁnder DisplayMm 0.31 in. reference circle for No BatteryElectronic analog exposure Image quality and size Command DialsWhite balance ISO sensitivityChoose a ﬂash sync mode for optional Speedlight Flash settingsExposure Multi selector is used for the following operations Multi SelectorMulti Selector Attach the Camera Strap First StepsGetting the Camera Ready for Use Insert the Battery Basic Setup Introduction-First Steps Clock Battery Attach a Lens Detaching the Lens Protect the Camera from Dirt and DustInsert a memory card Insert a Memory CardNo Memory Card Format Removing Memory Cards Memory CardsBasic Photography Basic Photography and PlaybackBasic Playback Taking Your First Photographs Basic PhotographyThere are six basic steps to taking photographs Battery Indicator Charged Battery Partially DischargedReady the Camera Icon Control ViewCheck the number of exposures remaining That can be taken at current settings. WhenExposure-count display in the top con This number reaches zero, Icon willImage size White balance Adjust Camera SettingsISO sensitivity Image quality Clicks into place pointing to Single-areaViewﬁnder Focus Frame a PhotographViewﬁnder display FocusCheck Exposure IndicatorShutter Speed and Camera Shake Do Not Photograph Strong Light Sources Take the PhotographRotate Tall Image ReviewViewing Photographs Basic PlaybackViewing Additional Photographs DeletePage Details Taking PhotographsWill this be a single photo, or a series of photos? What is more important, shutter speed or aperture?How will this photograph be used? What lighting is available?Recent Settings Using Camera MenusChoosing a Menu Basic Menu OperationsMaking a Selection To modify settings for an item in the current menuExiting the Menus High-Speed Frame Advance High-Speed CropHi-Speed Crop Menu OptionFUNC. Button Select Hi-speed crop for Custom Setting f5 FUNC. + commandViewﬁnder Crop Display BusySingle Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror Up Choosing a Shooting ModeMode OffBuffer Size Memory BufferD2-Maximum Shots Image Quality Image Quality and SizeMaking Effective Use of Memory DescriptionQual Button Image Quality MenuRear panel Viewﬁnder Rear control panelQuality varies with scene recorded Jpeg Compression MenuFile Names Raw Compression Menu Image SizeFollowing options are available for NEF RAW images Hi-speed crop Off Hi-speed crop OnHighlight Image size in the shooting menu Image Size MenuPress the multi selector to Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Large-Capacity Memory Cards Number of Exposures RemainingReacting Faster to Light ISO SensitivityISO Menu ISO Button High ISO NR NoiseB1-ISO Auto B2-ISO Step ValueWhite Balance Approximate Color Option temperature DescriptionKeeping Colors True WB Button White Balance MenuStudio Strobe Lighting E5-Auto BKT SetColor Temperature Fine-Tuning White BalanceMired Fine-Tuning and Color TemperatureChoosing a Color Temperature White Balance Presets Preset White BalanceRecording New Values with the Camera Copying Values from Existing PhotographsMeasuring a Value for White Balance Object. Use when subject is under same lighting as cameraDifferent lighting LightExposure Mode Rear control panel Viewﬁnder Top control panel To set white balance to a preset value Selecting a White Balance PresetSelecting a White Balance Preset the WB Button Entering a Comment Taking Photographs-White Balance Taking Photographs-White Balance Shooting Menu Settings Image AdjustmentMaking Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Option DescriptionNormal Adjusting Contrast Tone CompensationCustom Not available for Color mode when this option is in effect SRGB defaultSuiting Colors to a Workﬂow Color Space SRGBNikon Software Color SpaceColor Space and Color Mode Matching Colors to the Subject Color ModeChoose for portrait shots Hue Controlling Color Hue AdjustmentFocus Focus ModeControlling How the Camera Focuses Whether or not camera is in focusA2-AF-S Mode Priority A1-AF-C Mode PriorityAF-ON Buttons A5-AF ActivationHigh-Speed Crop Focus Area SelectionFocus Area Selection A6-Focus Area Illum F1-Center Button Shooting ModeA7-Focus Area Autofocus AF-Area ModeIt is difﬁcult to keep subject in selected focus area Icon DescriptionErratically moving subjects. Focus area can not be selected Poorly lit. Single-area AF is recommended in these casesSummary of Autofocus Options Focus mode AF-area modeSingle-area AF Dynamic-area AF Automatic ManualHow it works Continuous-servo AF Focus LockRecompose the photograph and shoot AF-Assist Illuminators Getting Good Results with AutofocusElectronic Range Finder Manual FocusSelection/Autofocus with Manual Priority Focal Plane PositionExposure B6-Center WeightMetering Controlling How the Camera Sets ExposureCPU Lenses Exposure ModeDepth-of-Field Preview B7-Fine-Tune ExposureNon-CPU Lenses Programmed AutoExposure Warning Exposure Program Flexible ProgramShutter-Priority Auto Changing from Manual to Shutter-Priority Auto F6-Command Dials Change main/subShutter-Speed Lock Long Exp. NRAperture-Priority Auto Aperture Lock F6-Command DialsLong Time-Exposures ManualAF Micro Nikkor Lenses At 1/3 step Electronic Analog Exposure DisplaysShutter-Speed Lock Shutter-Speed and Aperture LockAperture Lock Autoexposure Lock Metered Area Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureC1-AE Lock Pressing the button Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot Exposure CompensationB4-Exposure Comp. EV B5-Exposure Comp100 BracketingExposure and Flash Bracketing 101 Shooting ModeE8-Auto BKT Selection Bracketing 102Order EVs 103 104 E6-Manual Mode BktingResuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing Exposure Bracketing105 Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT setWhite Balance Bracketing White Balance Bracketing 106Color temp. or Turning the Camera Off107 Flash Photography Using Optional SpeedlightsCompatible Flash Units 108109 Commander Remote Mode/featureModeling Illumination Speedlight SB-80DX Flash mode Following features are available110 SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-50DX D-TTL Flash ControlOther Speedlights 111Flash Sync Modes Flash sync mode112 D2Xs supports the following ﬂash sync modesShutter Speed and Aperture 113E1-Flash Sync Speed E2-Flash Shutter Speed114 FV LockAre no longer displayed in the control panel and viewﬁnder 115Metering Accessory Shoe Flash Contacts and IndicatorsFlash-Ready Indicator 116117 Image Overlay Overlay/Multiple Exposure118 Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single FrameSelecting Photographs for Image Overlay 119Image Overlay 120 Multiple ExposureTo create a multiple exposure OptionDescription121 122 123 Trimming PhotographsCreating Cropped Copies To create a cropped copy of an existing photograph124 Taking Photographs at Preset Intervals Interval Timer Photography125 Use of a tripod is recommended 126During Shooting 127During Shooting Maximum shots128 Pausing Interval Timer PhotographyNo Photograph Multiple Exposure129 Interrupting Interval Timer PhotographyShooting Menu Banks Delaying Shutter Release Self-Timer ModeC4-Self-timer 130Specifying Lens Focal Length Non-CPU Lenses131 Specifying Lens Data132 Default Maximum Aperture133 Specifying Maximum ApertureZoom Lenses 134 135 Using a GPS UnitRecording GPS Data Restoring Default Settings Two-Button ResetReset. Custom Settings are not affected Option DefaultPlayback Options 137Single-Image Playback Using the Multi Selector138 C5-Monitor Off139 Photo Information↔ Page 8 ↔ 3 Shooting Data4 Shooting Data 1405 GPS Data 6 Histogram7 Highlights 1418 RGB Histogram HistogramsViewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback F1-Center Button Playback Mode142 143 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Cancel Resume zoom Select area Displayed144 ToTo Use145 Protecting Photographs from DeletionRemoving Protection from All Images 146 Deleting Individual PhotographsProtected and Hidden Images After DeleteRecording and Playback 147Recording Voice Memos Playback Mode148 Dust Off Ref PhotosInterrupting Recording 149During Recording After Recording150 Voice Memo Recording OptionsVoice Memo Voice MemoVoice Memo Overwrite 151Voice Memo Button ToOption Description152 Playing Voice MemosPress Description Interrupting Playback153 Voice Memo Playback OptionsOptionTo Via Video154 155 Delete Playback Menu156 Managing ImagesDeleting All Photographs All Deleting Selected Photographs Selected157 158 Playback FolderSelecting a Folder for Storage CurrentStarting the Slide Show Start Slide Show159 To ToVoice Memo Playback Options Audio Playback Changing the Display Interval Frame Interval160 Hiding Selected Photographs Select/Set Hide Image161 162 Revealing All Photographs Deselect AllFile Attributes for Hidden Images 163 Print Set164 Modifying the Print Order Select/Set165 Removing All Images from the Print Order Deselect AllAfter Creating a Print Order Exif versionImage Review Display Mode166 DataRotate Tall After Delete167 Frame will be displayed or highlighted168 Shooting MenuShooting Options Shooting menu contains three pages of options169 Shooting Menu BankISO Sensitivity Shooting Menu BankRenaming Shooting Menu Banks 170Following dialog will be displayed. low Enter a name as described beFollowing settings are affected Reset Shooting Menu171 172 Active FolderNumber of Folders Automatic Folder Creation173 File NamingJpeg Compression Hi-Speed Crop174 White Balance RAW CompressionLong Exp. NR 175ISO Sensitivity High ISO NRImage Sharpening Tone CompensationHue Adjustment Color ModeColor Space Image OverlayTrim Interval Timer ShootingNon-CPU Lens Data 178Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Settings179 Group180 Following Custom Settings are availableOptions 181 182 Custom Setting C Custom Setting BankTwo-Button Reset Custom Setting R Reset CSM MenuCustom Settings Bank 183184 Default settings are listed below185 Custom Setting a2 AF-S Priority SelectionFps rate 186 Custom Setting a3 Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AFPattern Center area PatternLeft † Center Right † Center1 Center2 Bottom 187Custom Setting a5 AF Activation Custom Setting a4 Focus Tracking with Lock-On188 LongContinuous Mode When Selected Custom Setting a6 Focus Area Illumination189 ManualCustom Setting a8 Vertical AF-ON Button Function Custom Setting a7 Focus Area SelectWrap-around disabled 190191 Custom Setting b1 ISO Auto ControlMin Shutter SpeedBank Select 192Custom Setting b5 Easy Exposure Compensation Custom Setting b4 EV Steps for Exposure CompensationMain command dial 193Custom Setting b7 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure Custom Setting b6 Center Weight AreaFine-Tuning Exposure 194Custom Setting c2 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button Custom Setting c1 AE Lock Buttons195 Custom Setting c4 Self-Timer Delay Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-off DelayCustom Setting c5 Monitor off Delay 196197 Custom Setting d1 CL-Mode Shooting Speed198 Custom Setting d3 Exposure Delay ModeCustom Setting d5 Control Panel/Viewﬁnder Display Custom Setting d4 File Number SequenceTains no photographs, ﬁle numbering reset to 199200 Custom Setting d6 LCD IlluminationExposures remaining Rear panel shows PositionCustom Setting e2 Slowest Speed When Using Flash Custom Setting e1 Flash Sync Speed SettingDefault setting and 30 s 30 s 201Custom Setting e4 Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash Custom Setting e3 AA Flash Mode202 203 Custom Setting e5 Auto Bracketing SetCustom Setting e7 Auto Bracketing Order Custom Setting e6 Auto Bracketing in M Exposure ModeTure and ﬂash level Custom Setting e5 set to AE & ﬂash 204Custom Setting f1 Multi Selector Center Button Custom Setting e8 Auto Bracketing Selection MethodShooting Mode 205Illuminate AF Area Not used 206Thumbnail on/off Histogram on/off Zoom on/off207 Custom Setting f2 When Multi Selector Is PressedInfo /PB Info/PB208 Custom Setting f4 FUNC. Button PressLock Same as209 Custom Setting f5 FUNC. Button + Command DialsNone Hi-speed Crop Step spd Aperture210 Custom Setting f6 Customize Command DialsMenus Playback 211Custom Setting f8 Disable Shutter If No CF Card Custom Setting f7 Setting Method for Buttons and Dials212 Camera Setup Setup MenuSetup menu contains three pages of options 213214 FormatMirror Lock-up LCD Brightness215 Or lower or while a multiple exposure is being recordedWorld Time Video ModeLanguage 216217 Image Comment218 Auto Image RotationDisplayed in portrait orientation in camera monitor Taking pictures with lens pointing up or downVoice Memo Recent SettingsVoice Memo Overwrite 219Audio Output Voice Memo Button220 Mac OS221 Dust Off Ref PhotoImage Dust Off With the lens ten centimeters four inches 222Image Dust Off Reference Data Wireless LAN Battery Info223 Calibration Charging lifeSettings Wireless LAN Options for the WT-2/2ASettings for the WT-2/2A and WT-1/1A 224Settings Wireless LAN system225 Mode226 WirelessMulti selector to the right Tions can be added to bank names as described onDefault Photos are not deleted after transmission Under this name when pairing beginsUsed when new folder is created or memory card inserted 227Send both NEF and Jpeg ﬁles 228229 Wireless LAN Options for the WT-1/1ATransceiver StatusDelete After Send? 230Send File As Send FolderNetwork Settings Image Authentication231 Image TransferSaved Settings Save/Load SettingsFirmware Version 232Connecting to a Computer Connecting to External DevicesConnecting to a Printer 233234 DC-in connectorsOpen the cover protecting the A/V-out Use an AC AdapterBefore Connecting the Camera Connecting to a Computer235 Data Transfer and Camera Control236 Connecting the USB CableDo Not Turn the Camera Off 237 Disconnecting the Camera238 Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Photographs Done 239Choose page size. Press multi selector Size240 Printing Selected PhotographsHighlight Choose folder Highlight Print select . †Print Times 241242 Printing the Current Print Order243 Lenses and Other Accessories Optional AccessoriesLenses for the D2Xs 244245 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU LensesCompatible Non-CPU Lenses 246 Picture Angle and Focal LengthCalculating Picture Angle Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Other Accessories for the D2Xs247 248 Accessories249 250 251 Terminal for remote control and automaticD2Xs is equipped with a ten-pin remote Connects two cameras for simultaneous operation252 Approved Memory CardsStorage and Maintenance CleaningCaring for the Camera Storage254 Replacing the Focusing ScreenTurn the camera off and remove the lens Inserting the Clock Battery Replacing the Clock Battery255 256 Low-Pass Filter257 Cleaning the Low-Pass FilterUnderstanding Error Messages and Displays TroubleshootingProblem Solution 258Monitor panel 259260 Monitor Panel Problem261 Speciﬁcations262 263 264 265 Quick Charger / Rechargeable BatteryCalibration 266 Using the ChargerCharge state 267 TroubleshootingIf the Calibration Lamp Blinks Precautions for Use Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries Precautions for Use Quick Charger268 269 270 Battery Life271 IndexMENU, Tone compensation 272World Time 2736MBA6011

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