Nikon D2x manual 107, SB-800, SB-600 i-TTL Flash Control

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TTL Flash Control

TTL ﬂash control is available only with optional SB-series 800, 600, 80DX, 28DX, and 50DX Speedlights.

SB-800, SB-600: i-TTL Flash Control

When the SB-800 or SB-600 is set to TTL, the camera automatically selects one of the following types of ﬂash control:

i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Speedlight emits series of nearly invisible preﬂashes (monitor preﬂashes) immediately before main ﬂash. Preﬂashes reﬂected from objects in all areas of frame are picked up by ﬁve-segment TTL ﬂash control sensor or 1,005-pixel RGB sensor and are analyzed in combination with information from matrix metering system to adjust ﬂash output for natural balance between main subject and ambient background lighting. If type G or D lens is used, distance information is included when calculating ﬂash output. Precision of calculation can be increased for non-CPU lenses by providing lens data (focal length and maximum aperture; 128–131). Not available when spot metering is used.

Standard i-TTL Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output adjusted to bring lighting in frame to standard level; brightness of background is not taken into account. Recom- mended for shots in which main subject is emphasized at expense of background details, or when exposure compensation is used. Standard i-TTL ﬂash for digital SLR is activated automatically when spot metering is selected.

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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 D2X Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced ViiTable of Contents Voice Memos 145 More About Playback 135174 153Technical Notes 239 Connections 229Trademark 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 shots in bracketing 85-94Number of intervals for 124Rear Control Panel 179 Voice memo recording indicator188 147Viewﬁnder Display Focusing ScreensMm 0.31˝ reference circle for Focus indicatorImage quality and size Command DialsWhite balance Sensitivity ISO equivalencyChoose 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 Removing the Battery Insert the BatteryEN-EL4 Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries 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 willOption Default Adjust Camera SettingsControl Top control panel PanelClicks 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 OptionBusy FUNC. ButtonSingle 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 Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyISO Menu ISO ButtonHigh ISO NR HI-1/HI-2B1-ISO Auto B2-ISO Step ValueWhite Balance Approximate Color Option temperature DescriptionKeeping Colors True Source before shooting. The following options are availableWB 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 cameraExposure 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 Nikon Capture Shooting Menu Settings Image AdjustmentMaking Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Option DescriptionBest results, use a type G or D lens Adjusting Contrast Tone CompensationNormal CustomSuiting Colors to a Workﬂow Color Space SRGB defaultSRGB Color SpaceMode Matching Colors to the Subject Color ModeNikon Software Hue Controlling Color Hue AdjustmentFocus Focus ModeControlling How the Camera Focuses Servo AFA2-AF-S Mode Priority A1-AF-C Mode PriorityAF-ON Buttons Predictive Focus TrackingHigh-Speed Crop Focus Area SelectionFocus Area Selection A6-Focus Area Illum F1-Center Button Shooting ModeA7-Focus Area Autofocus AF-Area ModeCrop is on Icon DescriptionSubject in selected focus area 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 F5-Command Dials Change Main/SubShutter-Speed Lock Long Exp. NRAperture-Priority Auto Aperture Lock F5-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 CompExposure and Flash Bracketing BracketingE8-Auto BKT Selection Shooting ModeBracketing 100Order EVs 101 102 E6-Manual Mode BktingResuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing Exposure Bracketing103 Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT setWhite Balance Bracketing White Balance Bracketing 104Color temp. or Turning the Camera Off105 Flash Photography Using Optional Speedlights106 Modeling Illumination107 TTL Flash ControlSB-800, SB-600 i-TTL Flash Control SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-50DX D-TTL Flash Control 108Compatible Speedlights SB-80DX Flash mode/feature SB-800109 Following Speedlights support TTL ﬂash controlUse Only Nikon Flash Accessories Flash mode SB-26 1 SB-27 SB-25 SB-24 SB-29S SB-15 SB-14110 SB-30 SB-22S SB-23 SB-29 SB-20 SB-28 SB-21B111 Flash Sync Modes Flash sync mode112 D2X supports the following ﬂash sync modesShutter Speed and Aperture 113E1-Flash Sync Speed E2-Flash Shutter Speed114 FV LockTo use FV lock Are no longer displayed in the control panel and viewﬁnder 115Metering Accessory Shoe Flash Contacts and Indicators116 Sync TerminalImage Overlay Overlay/Multiple Exposure117 Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single FrameSelecting Photographs for Image Overlay 118Image Overlay 119 Multiple ExposureTo create a multiple exposure OptionDescription120 121 Taking Photographs at Preset Intervals Interval Timer Photography122 Select Intvl*no. Shots Remaining Intvl*shots StartUse of a tripod is recommended 123During Shooting 124During Shooting Maximum shots125 Pausing Interval Timer PhotographyNo Photograph Multiple Exposure126 Interrupting Interval Timer PhotographyShooting Menu Banks Delaying Shutter Release Self-Timer ModeC4-Self-timer 127Specifying Lens Focal Length Non-CPU Lenses128 Specifying Lens Data129 Default Maximum Aperture130 Specifying Maximum ApertureSB-800/SB-600 Zoom Lenses131 132 Using a GPS UnitRecording GPS Data Icon isRestoring Default Settings Two-Button ResetFine tuning reset to Reset Shooting Menu Menu Reset134 Playback Options 135Single-Image Playback Using the Multi Selector136 C5-Monitor Off137 Photo Information↔ Page 8 ↔ 3 Shooting Data4 Shooting Data 1385 GPS Data 6 Histogram7 Highlights 1398 RGB Histogram HistogramsViewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback F1-Center Button Playback Mode140 141 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Cancel Resume zoom Select area Displayed142 ToTo Use143 Protecting Photographs from DeletionRemoving Protection from All Images 144 Deleting Individual PhotographsProtected and Hidden Images After DeleteRecording and Playback 145Recording Voice Memos Playback Mode146 Dust Off Ref PhotosInterrupting Recording 147During Recording After Recording148 Voice Memo Recording OptionsVoice Memo Voice MemoVoice Memo Overwrite 149Voice Memo Button ToOption Description150 Playing Voice MemosPress Description Interrupting Playback151 Voice Memo Playback OptionsOptionTo Via Video152 153 Delete Playback Menu154 Managing ImagesDeleting All Photographs All Deleting Selected Photographs Selected155 156 Playback FolderSelecting a Folder for Storage CurrentStarting the Slide Show Start Slide Show157 To ToVoice Memo Playback Options Audio Playback Changing the Display Interval Frame Interval158 Hiding Selected Photographs Select/Set Hide Image159 160 Revealing All Photographs Deselect AllFile Attributes for Hidden Images 161 Print Set162 Modifying the Print Order Select/Set163 Removing All Images from the Print Order Deselect AllAfter Creating a Print Order Exif versionImage Review Display Mode164 DataRotate Tall After Delete165 Frame will be displayed or highlighted166 Shooting MenuShooting Options Shooting menu contains three pages of options167 Shooting Menu BankSensitivity ISO Equivalency Shooting Menu BankRenaming Shooting Menu Banks 168Following dialog will be displayed. low Enter a name as described beFollowing settings are affected Reset Shooting Menu169 170 Active FolderNumber of Folders Automatic Folder Creation171 File NamingJpeg Compression Hi-Speed CropRaw Compression White BalanceHigh ISO NR Long Exp. NR173 On NormalImage Sharpening Color ModeTone Compensation Color SpaceInterval Timer Shooting Hue AdjustmentImage Overlay Multiple ExposureFine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Settings176 Group177 Following Custom Settings are availableOptions 178 179 Custom Setting C Custom Setting BankTwo-Button Reset Custom Setting R Reset CSM MenuCustom Settings Bank 180181 Default settings are listed belowCustom Setting a2 AF-S Priority Selection Custom Setting a1 AF-C Priority Selection182 FPS rate183 Custom Setting a3 Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AFPattern Center area PatternLeft † Center Right † Center1 Center2 BottomBottom 184Custom Setting a5 AF Activation Custom Setting a4 Focus Tracking with Lock-On185 Continuous Mode When Selected Custom Setting a6 Focus Area Illumination186 ManualCustom Setting a8 Vertical AF-ON Button Function Custom Setting a7 Focus Area SelectWrap-around disabled 187188 Custom Setting b1 ISO Auto ControlBank Select Custom Setting b3 EV Steps for Exposure Control Custom Setting b2 ISO Step ValueMents equivalent to EV 1/3 step, the default 189Main command dial Custom Setting b5 Easy Exposure Compensation190 Custom Setting b7 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure Custom Setting b6 Center Weight AreaFine-Tuning Exposure 191Custom Setting c2 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button Custom Setting c1 AE Lock Buttons192 Custom Setting c4 Self-Timer Delay Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-off DelayCustom Setting c5 Monitor off Delay 193194 Custom Setting d1 CL-Mode Shooting Speed195 Custom Setting d3 Exposure Delay ModeCustom Setting d5 Control Panel/Viewﬁnder Display Custom Setting d4 File Number SequenceTains no photographs, ﬁle numbering reset to 196197 Custom Setting d6 LCD IlluminationExposures 198 Custom Setting e1 Flash Sync Speed SettingFixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit Custom Setting e4 Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash Custom Setting e3 AA Flash Mode199 200 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 201Custom Setting f1 Multi Selector Center Button Custom Setting e8 Auto Bracketing Selection MethodShooting Mode 202Illuminate AF Area Not used 203Thumbnail on/off Histogram on/off Zoom on/off204 Custom Setting f2 When Multi Selector Is PressedAutofocus Pressing multi selector activates exposure meters205 Custom Setting f4 Assign FUNC. ButtonCommand dial controls shutter speed Custom Setting f5 Customize Command Dials206 MainMenus Playback 207Custom Setting f7 Disable Shutter If No CF Card Custom Setting f6 Setting Method for Buttons and Dials208 Camera Setup Setup MenuSetup menu contains three pages of options 209210 FormatMirror Lock-up LCD Brightness211 World Time Video ModeLanguage 212213 Image Comment214 Auto Image RotationDisplayed in portrait orientation in camera monitor Voice Memo Overwrite Voice MemoVoice Memo Button Audio Output216 USB217 Dust Off Ref PhotoImage Dust Off With the lens ten centimeters four inches 218Image Dust Off Reference Data Wireless LAN Battery Info219 Calibration Charging lifeSettings Wireless LAN Options for the WT-2/2ASettings for the WT-2/2A and WT-1/1A 220Settings Wireless LAN system221 Mode222 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 223Send both NEF and Jpeg ﬁles 224225 Wireless LAN Options for the WT-1/1ATransceiver StatusDelete After Send? 226Send File As Send FolderAdjust settings for connection to wire- less network Network SettingsFirmware Version 227228 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to External DevicesConnecting to a Printer 229230 DC-in connectorsOpen the cover protecting the A/V-out Use an AC AdapterBefore Connecting the Camera Connecting to a Computer231 Data Transfer and Camera Control232 Connecting the USB CableTurn the camera on. If Mass Storage is Do Not Turn the Camera Off233 Disconnecting the Camera234 Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Photographs Print TimesDone 235Choose page size. Press multi selector Size236 Printing Selected PhotographsHighlight Choose folder Highlight Print select . †237 238 Printing the Current Print Order239 Lenses and Other Accessories Optional AccessoriesLenses for the D2X 240241 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU LensesCompatible Non-CPU Lenses 242 Picture Angle and Focal LengthCalculating Picture Angle Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Other Accessories243 Eyepiece 244245 246 247 Terminal for remote control and automaticD2X is equipped with a ten-pin remote Connects two cameras for simultaneous operation248 Approved Memory CardsStorage and Maintenance CleaningCaring for the Camera StorageReplacing Focusing Screens Replacing the Focusing Screen250 Turn the camera off and remove the lensInserting the Clock Battery Replacing the Clock Battery251 252 Low-Pass FilterServicing the Camera and Accessories Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter253 Understanding Error Messages and Displays TroubleshootingProblem 254255 Problem SolutionMonitor panel 256 257 Speciﬁcations258 259 260 261 Battery Life262 Index263 Defaults, 180 menu banksPTP 2646MBA2111

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