Nikon D2x manual 125, Pausing Interval Timer Photography, No Photograph, Multiple Exposure

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Pausing Interval Timer Photography

To pause interval timer photography:

1 Press the multi selector left or right to high- light Start at the bottom of the interval timer menu.

2 Press the multi selector up or down to select Pause and press thebutton.

Interval time photography can also be paused by:

•Pressing thebutton between intervals.

•Turning the camera off (if desired, the memory card can be replaced while the camera is off).

Interval timer photography will be paused when the camera is turned on.

When shooting is paused, the start time will be reset to Now. A new starting time can be selected as described in Step 2 of “Interval Timer Photography” (122). The interval, number of intervals, and number of shots can not be changed. If interval timer photography is paused during shooting, any shots remaining in the current interval will be cancelled.

1 Press the multi selector left or right to highlight Start at the bottom of the interval timer menu (see above).

2 Press the multi selector up or down to select Restart and press the button.

No Photograph

Photographs will not be taken if the self-timer is in operation or the previous photo- graph has yet to be taken, the memory buffer or memory card is full, or the camera is unable to focus in single-servo AF (note that the camera focuses again before each shot).

Multiple Exposure

Interval timer shooting can be used to create a multiple exposure ( 119).

Taking Photographs—Interval Timer Photography

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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 XiiGetting to Know the Camera Getting StartedThis chapter is divided into the following sec- tions OverviewLife-Long Learning OverviewAbout This Manual Take Test ShotsLCD Illuminators Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body Camera Controls and DisplaysCamera Body Speaker and Microphone Top Control Panel 124 85-94Number of shots in bracketing Number of intervals forRear Control Panel 147 Voice memo recording indicator179 188Viewfinder Display Focusing ScreensMm 0.31˝ reference circle for Focus indicatorSensitivity ISO equivalency Command DialsImage quality and size White balanceChoose 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 Icon Control View Charged Battery Partially DischargedBattery Indicator Ready the CameraThis number reaches zero, Icon will That can be taken at current settings. WhenCheck the number of exposures remaining Exposure-count display in the top conTop control panel Panel Adjust Camera SettingsOption Default ControlClicks into place pointing to Single-areaViewfinder Focus Frame a PhotographViewfinder display FocusCheck Exposure IndicatorShutter Speed and Camera Shake Image Review Take the PhotographDo Not Photograph Strong Light Sources Rotate TallDelete Basic PlaybackViewing Photographs Viewing Additional PhotographsPage Details Taking PhotographsWhat lighting is available? What is more important, shutter speed or aperture?Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos? How will this photograph be used?Basic Menu Operations Using Camera MenusRecent Settings Choosing a MenuMaking a Selection To modify settings for an item in the current menuExiting the Menus Option High-Speed CropHigh-Speed Frame Advance Hi-Speed Crop MenuBusy FUNC. ButtonOff Choosing a Shooting ModeSingle Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror Up ModeBuffer Size Memory BufferD2-Maximum Shots Description Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Making Effective Use of MemoryRear control panel Image Quality MenuQual Button Rear panel ViewfinderQuality varies with scene recorded Jpeg Compression MenuFile Names Hi-speed crop Off Hi-speed crop On Image SizeRaw Compression Menu Following options are available for NEF RAW imagesHighlight 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 RemainingISO Button Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyReacting Faster to Light ISO MenuB2-ISO Step Value HI-1/HI-2High ISO NR B1-ISO AutoSource before shooting. The following options are available Approximate Color Option temperature DescriptionWhite Balance Keeping Colors TrueE5-Auto BKT Set White Balance MenuWB Button Studio Strobe LightingColor Temperature Fine-Tuning White BalanceMired Fine-Tuning and Color TemperatureChoosing a Color Temperature Copying Values from Existing Photographs Preset White BalanceWhite Balance Presets Recording New Values with the CameraMeasuring 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 Option Description Image AdjustmentShooting Menu Settings Making Edges More Distinct Image SharpeningCustom Adjusting Contrast Tone CompensationBest results, use a type G or D lens NormalColor Space SRGB defaultSuiting Colors to a Workflow Color Space SRGBMode Matching Colors to the Subject Color ModeNikon Software Hue Controlling Color Hue AdjustmentServo AF Focus ModeFocus Controlling How the Camera FocusesPredictive Focus Tracking A1-AF-C Mode PriorityA2-AF-S Mode Priority AF-ON ButtonsHigh-Speed Crop Focus Area SelectionFocus Area Selection A6-Focus Area Illum F1-Center Button Shooting ModeA7-Focus Area Autofocus AF-Area ModePoorly lit. Single-area AF is recommended in these cases Icon DescriptionCrop is on Subject in selected focus areaAutomatic Manual Focus mode AF-area modeSummary of Autofocus Options Single-area AF Dynamic-area AFHow it works Continuous-servo AF Focus LockRecompose the photograph and shoot AF-Assist Illuminators Getting Good Results with AutofocusFocal Plane Position Manual FocusElectronic Range Finder Selection/Autofocus with Manual PriorityControlling How the Camera Sets Exposure B6-Center WeightExposure MeteringB7-Fine-Tune Exposure Exposure ModeCPU Lenses Depth-of-Field PreviewNon-CPU Lenses Programmed AutoExposure Warning Exposure Program Flexible ProgramShutter-Priority Auto Long Exp. NR F5-Command Dials Change Main/SubChanging from Manual to Shutter-Priority Auto Shutter-Speed LockAperture-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 B5-Exposure Comp Exposure CompensationPressing the button Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot B4-Exposure Comp. EVExposure and Flash Bracketing BracketingE8-Auto BKT Selection Shooting ModeBracketing 100Order EVs 101 Exposure Bracketing E6-Manual Mode Bkting102 Resuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing103 Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT setWhite Balance Bracketing Turning the Camera Off 104White Balance Bracketing Color temp. or105 Modeling Illumination Using Optional SpeedlightsFlash Photography 106107 TTL Flash ControlSB-800, SB-600 i-TTL Flash Control SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-50DX D-TTL Flash Control 108Following Speedlights support TTL flash control SB-80DX Flash mode/feature SB-800Compatible Speedlights 109SB-30 SB-22S SB-23 SB-29 SB-20 SB-28 SB-21B Flash mode SB-26 1 SB-27 SB-25 SB-24 SB-29S SB-15 SB-14Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories 110111 D2X supports the following flash sync modes Flash sync modeFlash Sync Modes 112E2-Flash Shutter Speed 113Shutter Speed and Aperture E1-Flash Sync Speed114 FV LockTo use FV lock Are no longer displayed in the control panel and viewfinder 115Metering Sync Terminal Flash Contacts and IndicatorsAccessory Shoe 116Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single Frame Overlay/Multiple ExposureImage Overlay 117Selecting Photographs for Image Overlay 118Image Overlay OptionDescription Multiple Exposure119 To create a multiple exposure120 121 Select Intvl*no. Shots Remaining Intvl*shots Start Interval Timer PhotographyTaking Photographs at Preset Intervals 122Use of a tripod is recommended 123Maximum shots 124During Shooting During ShootingMultiple Exposure Pausing Interval Timer Photography125 No Photograph126 Interrupting Interval Timer PhotographyShooting Menu Banks 127 Self-Timer ModeDelaying Shutter Release C4-Self-timerSpecifying Lens Data Non-CPU LensesSpecifying Lens Focal Length 128129 Default Maximum ApertureZoom Lenses Specifying Maximum Aperture130 SB-800/SB-600131 Icon is Using a GPS Unit132 Recording GPS DataMenu Reset Two-Button ResetRestoring Default Settings Fine tuning reset to Reset Shooting Menu134 Playback Options 135C5-Monitor Off Using the Multi SelectorSingle-Image Playback 1363 Shooting Data Photo Information137 ↔ Page 8 ↔6 Histogram 1384 Shooting Data 5 GPS DataHistograms 1397 Highlights 8 RGB HistogramViewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback F1-Center Button Playback Mode140 141 ToTo Use Cancel Resume zoom Select area DisplayedTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 142143 Protecting Photographs from DeletionRemoving Protection from All Images After Delete Deleting Individual Photographs144 Protected and Hidden ImagesRecording and Playback 145Dust Off Ref Photos Playback ModeRecording Voice Memos 146After Recording 147Interrupting Recording During RecordingVoice Memo Voice Memo Recording Options148 Voice MemoToOption Description 149Voice Memo Overwrite Voice Memo ButtonInterrupting Playback Playing Voice Memos150 Press DescriptionVia Video Voice Memo Playback Options151 OptionTo152 153 Managing Images Playback MenuDelete 154Deleting All Photographs All Deleting Selected Photographs Selected155 Current Playback Folder156 Selecting a Folder for StorageTo To Slide ShowStarting the Slide Show Start 157Voice 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/SetExif version Removing All Images from the Print Order Deselect All163 After Creating a Print OrderData Display ModeImage Review 164Frame will be displayed or highlighted After DeleteRotate Tall 165Shooting menu contains three pages of options Shooting Menu166 Shooting OptionsShooting Menu Bank Shooting Menu Bank167 Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyEnter a name as described be 168Renaming Shooting Menu Banks Following dialog will be displayed. lowFollowing settings are affected Reset Shooting Menu169 Automatic Folder Creation Active Folder170 Number of Folders171 File NamingWhite Balance Hi-Speed CropJpeg Compression Raw CompressionOn Normal Long Exp. NRHigh ISO NR 173Color Space Color ModeImage Sharpening Tone CompensationMultiple Exposure Hue AdjustmentInterval Timer Shooting Image OverlayGroup Custom SettingsFine-Tuning Camera Settings 176177 Following Custom Settings are availableOptions 178 179 Custom Setting C Custom Setting Bank180 Custom Setting R Reset CSM MenuTwo-Button Reset Custom Settings Bank181 Default settings are listed belowFPS rate Custom Setting a1 AF-C Priority SelectionCustom Setting a2 AF-S Priority Selection 182Pattern Custom Setting a3 Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AF183 Pattern Center areaLeft † Center Right † Center1 Center2 BottomBottom 184Custom Setting a5 AF Activation Custom Setting a4 Focus Tracking with Lock-On185 Manual Custom Setting a6 Focus Area IlluminationContinuous Mode When Selected 186187 Custom Setting a7 Focus Area SelectCustom Setting a8 Vertical AF-ON Button Function Wrap-around disabled188 Custom Setting b1 ISO Auto ControlBank Select 189 Custom Setting b2 ISO Step ValueCustom Setting b3 EV Steps for Exposure Control Ments equivalent to EV 1/3 step, the defaultMain command dial Custom Setting b5 Easy Exposure Compensation190 191 Custom Setting b6 Center Weight AreaCustom Setting b7 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure Fine-Tuning ExposureCustom Setting c2 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button Custom Setting c1 AE Lock Buttons192 193 Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-off DelayCustom Setting c4 Self-Timer Delay Custom Setting c5 Monitor off Delay194 Custom Setting d1 CL-Mode Shooting Speed195 Custom Setting d3 Exposure Delay Mode196 Custom Setting d4 File Number SequenceCustom Setting d5 Control Panel/Viewfinder Display Tains no photographs, file numbering reset to197 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 Set201 Custom Setting e6 Auto Bracketing in M Exposure ModeCustom Setting e7 Auto Bracketing Order Ture and flash level Custom Setting e5 set to AE & flash202 Custom Setting e8 Auto Bracketing Selection MethodCustom Setting f1 Multi Selector Center Button Shooting ModeHistogram on/off Zoom on/off 203Illuminate AF Area Not used Thumbnail on/offPressing multi selector activates exposure meters Custom Setting f2 When Multi Selector Is Pressed204 Autofocus205 Custom Setting f4 Assign FUNC. ButtonMain Custom Setting f5 Customize Command DialsCommand dial controls shutter speed 206Menus Playback 207Custom Setting f7 Disable Shutter If No CF Card Custom Setting f6 Setting Method for Buttons and Dials208 209 Setup MenuCamera Setup Setup menu contains three pages of options210 FormatMirror Lock-up LCD Brightness211 212 Video ModeWorld Time Language213 Image Comment214 Auto Image RotationDisplayed in portrait orientation in camera monitor Audio Output Voice MemoVoice Memo Overwrite Voice Memo Button216 USB217 Dust Off Ref PhotoImage Dust Off With the lens ten centimeters four inches 218Image Dust Off Reference Data Calibration Charging life Battery InfoWireless LAN 219220 Wireless LAN Options for the WT-2/2ASettings Settings for the WT-2/2A and WT-1/1AMode Wireless LAN systemSettings 221Tions can be added to bank names as described on Wireless222 Multi selector to the right223 Under this name when pairing beginsDefault Photos are not deleted after transmission Used when new folder is created or memory card insertedSend both NEF and Jpeg files 224Status Wireless LAN Options for the WT-1/1A225 TransceiverSend Folder 226Delete After Send? Send File As227 Network SettingsAdjust settings for connection to wire- less network Firmware Version228 229 Connecting to External DevicesConnecting to a Computer Connecting to a PrinterUse an AC Adapter DC-in connectors230 Open the cover protecting the A/V-outData Transfer and Camera Control Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera 231Do Not Turn the Camera Off Connecting the USB Cable232 Turn the camera on. If Mass Storage is233 Disconnecting the CameraPrint Times Connecting to a Printer234 Printing PhotographsSize 235Done Choose page size. Press multi selectorHighlight Print select . † Printing Selected Photographs236 Highlight Choose folder237 238 Printing the Current Print Order239 240 Optional AccessoriesLenses and Other Accessories Lenses for the D2X241 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 Connects two cameras for simultaneous operation Terminal for remote control and automatic247 D2X is equipped with a ten-pin remote248 Approved Memory CardsStorage CleaningStorage and Maintenance Caring for the CameraTurn the camera off and remove the lens Replacing the Focusing ScreenReplacing Focusing Screens 250Inserting the Clock Battery Replacing the Clock Battery251 252 Low-Pass FilterServicing the Camera and Accessories Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter253 254 TroubleshootingUnderstanding Error Messages and Displays Problem255 Problem SolutionMonitor panel 256 257 Specifications258 259 260 261 Battery Life262 Index263 Defaults, 180 menu banksPTP 2646MBA2111
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The Nikon D2x, launched in 2005, marked a significant advancement in digital photography for both professionals and enthusiasts. It was designed to deliver exceptional performance and quality within a robust body, making it a trusted companion for various photographic scenarios.

At the heart of the D2x is a 12.4 megapixel CMOS sensor, which offers a remarkable level of detail and enables large prints without compromising image quality. This sensor distinguishes itself by providing excellent dynamic range and responsiveness, allowing photographers to capture stunning images even in challenging lighting conditions.

One of the D2x's standout features is its dual-area autofocus system. The camera boasts 11 AF points, with three-dimensional focus tracking that intelligently predicts the movement of subjects, ensuring sharp focus even with fast-moving objects. This makes it particularly suitable for sports and wildlife photography, where decisive moments are fleeting.

The D2x operates with a high-speed continuous shooting mode, capable of capturing up to 5 frames per second in RAW format. This is a crucial feature for action photographers who need quick succession shots to get that perfect frame. Additionally, the camera offers a burst mode that enables extended shooting, with a capacity for up to 85 frames in JPEG format, ensuring that no moment is missed.

Another highlight of the Nikon D2x is its advanced metering system, which utilizes 1005 pixel RGB sensors to achieve precise exposure control. This system evaluates the scene and ensures that highlights and shadows are well-balanced for a natural look, contributing to the overall quality of images produced.

The D2x is built with a rugged magnesium alloy body designed to withstand tough conditions, making it suitable for fieldwork. It also integrates an ergonomic design that enhances comfort during prolonged shooting sessions, accommodating the demanding nature of professional use.

In terms of connectivity, the D2x includes USB 2.0 and HDMI ports for easy connectivity and data transfer. It also supports Nikon’s Creative Lighting System, which allows for advanced flash synchronization and control, giving photographers flexibility in managing lighting setups.

Overall, the Nikon D2x remains a notable camera in Nikon's lineup, recognized for its high-performance image capture, robust build, and reliable focus capabilities. As a professional-grade camera, it combines advanced technologies with user-friendly features, catering to the needs of both aspiring and seasoned photographers.
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