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Contents Digital Camera Guide to Digital Photography Product DocumentationQuick Start Guide How to Read This Manual For Your Safety Do not look at the sun through the view- finderIii Do not immerse in or expose to waterCaring for the Camera and Battery Keep dryBatteries D2X Vii Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedTable of Contents More About Playback 135 Voice Memos 145153 174Connections 229 Technical Notes 239Xii Trademark InformationGetting Started This chapter is divided into the following sec- tionsOverview Getting to Know the CameraOverview About This ManualTake Test Shots Life-Long LearningGetting to Know the Camera Camera BodyCamera Controls and Displays LCD IlluminatorsCamera Body Speaker and Microphone Top Control Panel 85-94 Number of shots in bracketingNumber of intervals for 124Rear Control Panel Voice memo recording indicator 179188 147Focusing Screens Viewfinder DisplayFocus indicator Mm 0.31˝ reference circle forCommand Dials Image quality and sizeWhite balance Sensitivity ISO equivalencyExposure Flash settingsChoose a flash sync mode for optional Speedlight Multi Selector Multi SelectorMulti selector is used for the following operations Getting the Camera Ready for Use First StepsAttach the Camera Strap EN-EL4 Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries Insert the BatteryRemoving the Battery Basic Setup Introduction-First Steps Clock Battery Attach a Lens Protect the Camera from Dirt and Dust Detaching the LensNo Memory Card Insert a Memory CardInsert a memory card Format Memory Cards Removing Memory CardsBasic Playback Basic Photography and PlaybackBasic Photography There are six basic steps to taking photographs Basic PhotographyTaking Your First Photographs Charged Battery Partially Discharged Battery IndicatorReady the Camera Icon Control ViewThat can be taken at current settings. When Check the number of exposures remainingExposure-count display in the top con This number reaches zero, Icon willAdjust Camera Settings Option DefaultControl Top control panel PanelSingle-area Clicks into place pointing toFrame a Photograph Viewfinder FocusFocus Viewfinder displayShutter Speed and Camera Shake IndicatorCheck Exposure Take the Photograph Do Not Photograph Strong Light SourcesRotate Tall Image ReviewBasic Playback Viewing PhotographsViewing Additional Photographs DeletePage Taking Photographs DetailsWhat is more important, shutter speed or aperture? Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos?How will this photograph be used? What lighting is available?Using Camera Menus Recent SettingsChoosing a Menu Basic Menu OperationsExiting the Menus To modify settings for an item in the current menuMaking a Selection High-Speed Crop High-Speed Frame AdvanceHi-Speed Crop Menu OptionFUNC. Button BusyChoosing a Shooting Mode Single Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror UpMode OffD2-Maximum Shots Memory BufferBuffer Size Image Quality and Size Image QualityMaking Effective Use of Memory DescriptionImage Quality Menu Qual ButtonRear panel Viewfinder Rear control panelFile Names Jpeg Compression MenuQuality varies with scene recorded Image Size Raw Compression MenuFollowing options are available for NEF RAW images Hi-speed crop Off Hi-speed crop OnPress the multi selector to Image Size MenuHighlight Image size in the shooting menu Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Number of Exposures Remaining Large-Capacity Memory CardsSensitivity ISO Equivalency Reacting Faster to LightISO Menu ISO ButtonHI-1/HI-2 High ISO NRB1-ISO Auto B2-ISO Step ValueApproximate Color Option temperature Description White BalanceKeeping Colors True Source before shooting. The following options are availableWhite Balance Menu WB ButtonStudio Strobe Lighting E5-Auto BKT SetFine-Tuning White Balance Color TemperatureFine-Tuning and Color Temperature MiredChoosing a Color Temperature Preset White Balance White Balance PresetsRecording New Values with the Camera Copying Values from Existing PhotographsObject. Use when subject is under same lighting as camera Measuring a Value for White BalanceExposure Mode Rear control panel Viewfinder Top control panel Selecting a White Balance Preset the WB Button Selecting a White Balance PresetTo set white balance to a preset value Entering a Comment Taking Photographs-White Balance Nikon Capture Image Adjustment Shooting Menu SettingsMaking Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Option DescriptionAdjusting Contrast Tone Compensation Best results, use a type G or D lensNormal CustomSRGB default Suiting Colors to a Workflow Color SpaceSRGB Color SpaceNikon Software Matching Colors to the Subject Color ModeMode Controlling Color Hue Adjustment HueFocus Mode FocusControlling How the Camera Focuses Servo AFA1-AF-C Mode Priority A2-AF-S Mode PriorityAF-ON Buttons Predictive Focus TrackingFocus Area Selection Focus Area SelectionHigh-Speed Crop A7-Focus Area F1-Center Button Shooting ModeA6-Focus Area Illum AF-Area Mode AutofocusIcon Description Crop is onSubject in selected focus area Poorly lit. Single-area AF is recommended in these casesFocus mode AF-area mode Summary of Autofocus OptionsSingle-area AF Dynamic-area AF Automatic ManualHow it works Focus Lock Continuous-servo AFRecompose the photograph and shoot Getting Good Results with Autofocus AF-Assist IlluminatorsManual Focus Electronic Range FinderSelection/Autofocus with Manual Priority Focal Plane PositionB6-Center Weight ExposureMetering Controlling How the Camera Sets ExposureExposure Mode CPU LensesDepth-of-Field Preview B7-Fine-Tune ExposureExposure Warning Programmed AutoNon-CPU Lenses Flexible Program Exposure ProgramShutter-Priority Auto F5-Command Dials Change Main/Sub Changing from Manual to Shutter-Priority AutoShutter-Speed Lock Long Exp. NRAperture-Priority Auto F5-Command Dials Aperture LockAF Micro Nikkor Lenses ManualLong Time-Exposures Electronic Analog Exposure Displays At 1/3 stepAperture Lock Shutter-Speed and Aperture LockShutter-Speed Lock Autoexposure Lock C1-AE Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureMetered Area Exposure Compensation Pressing the button Frame the photograph, focus, and shootB4-Exposure Comp. EV B5-Exposure CompBracketing Exposure and Flash BracketingShooting Mode E8-Auto BKT SelectionOrder EVs 100Bracketing 101 E6-Manual Mode Bkting 102Resuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing Exposure BracketingWhite Balance Bracketing Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT set103 104 White Balance BracketingColor temp. or Turning the Camera Off105 Using Optional Speedlights Flash Photography106 Modeling IlluminationSB-800, SB-600 i-TTL Flash Control TTL Flash Control107 108 SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-50DX D-TTL Flash ControlSB-80DX Flash mode/feature SB-800 Compatible Speedlights109 Following Speedlights support TTL flash controlFlash mode SB-26 1 SB-27 SB-25 SB-24 SB-29S SB-15 SB-14 Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories110 SB-30 SB-22S SB-23 SB-29 SB-20 SB-28 SB-21B111 Flash sync mode Flash Sync Modes112 D2X supports the following flash sync modes113 Shutter Speed and ApertureE1-Flash Sync Speed E2-Flash Shutter SpeedTo use FV lock FV Lock114 Metering 115Are no longer displayed in the control panel and viewfinder Flash Contacts and Indicators Accessory Shoe116 Sync TerminalOverlay/Multiple Exposure Image Overlay117 Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single FrameImage Overlay 118Selecting Photographs for Image Overlay Multiple Exposure 119To create a multiple exposure OptionDescription120 121 Interval Timer Photography Taking Photographs at Preset Intervals122 Select Intvl*no. Shots Remaining Intvl*shots Start123 Use of a tripod is recommended124 During ShootingDuring Shooting Maximum shotsPausing Interval Timer Photography 125No Photograph Multiple ExposureShooting Menu Banks Interrupting Interval Timer Photography126 Self-Timer Mode Delaying Shutter ReleaseC4-Self-timer 127Non-CPU Lenses Specifying Lens Focal Length128 Specifying Lens DataDefault Maximum Aperture 129Specifying Maximum Aperture 130SB-800/SB-600 Zoom Lenses131 Using a GPS Unit 132Recording GPS Data Icon isTwo-Button Reset Restoring Default SettingsFine tuning reset to Reset Shooting Menu Menu Reset134 135 Playback OptionsUsing the Multi Selector Single-Image Playback136 C5-Monitor OffPhoto Information 137↔ Page 8 ↔ 3 Shooting Data138 4 Shooting Data5 GPS Data 6 Histogram139 7 Highlights8 RGB Histogram Histograms140 F1-Center Button Playback ModeViewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback 141 Cancel Resume zoom Select area Displayed Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom142 ToTo UseRemoving Protection from All Images Protecting Photographs from Deletion143 Deleting Individual Photographs 144Protected and Hidden Images After Delete145 Recording and PlaybackPlayback Mode Recording Voice Memos146 Dust Off Ref Photos147 Interrupting RecordingDuring Recording After RecordingVoice Memo Recording Options 148Voice Memo Voice Memo149 Voice Memo OverwriteVoice Memo Button ToOption DescriptionPlaying Voice Memos 150Press Description Interrupting PlaybackVoice Memo Playback Options 151OptionTo Via Video152 153 Playback Menu Delete154 Managing Images155 Deleting Selected Photographs SelectedDeleting All Photographs All Playback Folder 156Selecting a Folder for Storage CurrentSlide Show Starting the Slide Show Start157 To To158 Changing the Display Interval Frame IntervalVoice Memo Playback Options Audio Playback 159 Hide ImageHiding Selected Photographs Select/Set File Attributes for Hidden Images Revealing All Photographs Deselect All160 Print Set 161Modifying the Print Order Select/Set 162Removing All Images from the Print Order Deselect All 163After Creating a Print Order Exif versionDisplay Mode Image Review164 DataAfter Delete Rotate Tall165 Frame will be displayed or highlightedShooting Menu 166Shooting Options Shooting menu contains three pages of optionsShooting Menu Bank 167Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Shooting Menu Bank168 Renaming Shooting Menu BanksFollowing dialog will be displayed. low Enter a name as described be169 Reset Shooting MenuFollowing settings are affected Active Folder 170Number of Folders Automatic Folder CreationFile Naming 171Hi-Speed Crop Jpeg CompressionRaw Compression White BalanceLong Exp. NR High ISO NR173 On NormalColor Mode Image SharpeningTone Compensation Color SpaceHue Adjustment Interval Timer ShootingImage Overlay Multiple ExposureCustom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera Settings176 GroupOptions Following Custom Settings are available177 178 Custom Setting C Custom Setting Bank 179Custom Setting R Reset CSM Menu Two-Button ResetCustom Settings Bank 180Default settings are listed below 181Custom Setting a1 AF-C Priority Selection Custom Setting a2 AF-S Priority Selection182 FPS rateCustom Setting a3 Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AF 183Pattern Center area Pattern184 Left † Center Right † Center1 Center2 BottomBottom185 Custom Setting a4 Focus Tracking with Lock-OnCustom Setting a5 AF Activation Custom Setting a6 Focus Area Illumination Continuous Mode When Selected186 ManualCustom Setting a7 Focus Area Select Custom Setting a8 Vertical AF-ON Button FunctionWrap-around disabled 187Bank Select Custom Setting b1 ISO Auto Control188 Custom Setting b2 ISO Step Value Custom Setting b3 EV Steps for Exposure ControlMents equivalent to EV 1/3 step, the default 189190 Custom Setting b5 Easy Exposure CompensationMain command dial Custom Setting b6 Center Weight Area Custom Setting b7 Fine Tune Optimal ExposureFine-Tuning Exposure 191192 Custom Setting c1 AE Lock ButtonsCustom Setting c2 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-off Delay Custom Setting c4 Self-Timer DelayCustom Setting c5 Monitor off Delay 193Custom Setting d1 CL-Mode Shooting Speed 194Custom Setting d3 Exposure Delay Mode 195Custom Setting d4 File Number Sequence Custom Setting d5 Control Panel/Viewfinder DisplayTains no photographs, file numbering reset to 196Exposures Custom Setting d6 LCD Illumination197 Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit Custom Setting e1 Flash Sync Speed Setting198 199 Custom Setting e3 AA Flash ModeCustom Setting e4 Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash Custom Setting e5 Auto Bracketing Set 200Custom Setting e6 Auto Bracketing in M Exposure Mode Custom Setting e7 Auto Bracketing OrderTure and flash level Custom Setting e5 set to AE & flash 201Custom Setting e8 Auto Bracketing Selection Method Custom Setting f1 Multi Selector Center ButtonShooting Mode 202203 Illuminate AF Area Not usedThumbnail on/off Histogram on/off Zoom on/offCustom Setting f2 When Multi Selector Is Pressed 204Autofocus Pressing multi selector activates exposure metersCustom Setting f4 Assign FUNC. Button 205Custom Setting f5 Customize Command Dials Command dial controls shutter speed206 Main207 Menus Playback208 Custom Setting f6 Setting Method for Buttons and DialsCustom Setting f7 Disable Shutter If No CF Card Setup Menu Camera SetupSetup menu contains three pages of options 209Format 210211 LCD BrightnessMirror Lock-up Video Mode World TimeLanguage 212Image Comment 213Displayed in portrait orientation in camera monitor Auto Image Rotation214 Voice Memo Voice Memo OverwriteVoice Memo Button Audio OutputUSB 216Image Dust Off Dust Off Ref Photo217 Image Dust Off Reference Data 218With the lens ten centimeters four inches Battery Info Wireless LAN219 Calibration Charging lifeWireless LAN Options for the WT-2/2A SettingsSettings for the WT-2/2A and WT-1/1A 220Wireless LAN system Settings221 ModeWireless 222Multi selector to the right Tions can be added to bank names as described onUnder this name when pairing begins Default Photos are not deleted after transmissionUsed when new folder is created or memory card inserted 223224 Send both NEF and Jpeg filesWireless LAN Options for the WT-1/1A 225Transceiver Status226 Delete After Send?Send File As Send FolderNetwork Settings Adjust settings for connection to wire- less networkFirmware Version 227228 Connecting to External Devices Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to a Printer 229DC-in connectors 230Open the cover protecting the A/V-out Use an AC AdapterConnecting to a Computer Before Connecting the Camera231 Data Transfer and Camera ControlConnecting the USB Cable 232Turn the camera on. If Mass Storage is Do Not Turn the Camera OffDisconnecting the Camera 233Connecting to a Printer 234Printing Photographs Print Times235 DoneChoose page size. Press multi selector SizePrinting Selected Photographs 236Highlight Choose folder Highlight Print select . †237 Printing the Current Print Order 238239 Optional Accessories Lenses and Other AccessoriesLenses for the D2X 240Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses241 Calculating Picture Angle Picture Angle and Focal Length242 243 Other AccessoriesUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories 244 Eyepiece245 246 Terminal for remote control and automatic 247D2X is equipped with a ten-pin remote Connects two cameras for simultaneous operationApproved Memory Cards 248Cleaning Storage and MaintenanceCaring for the Camera StorageReplacing the Focusing Screen Replacing Focusing Screens250 Turn the camera off and remove the lens251 Replacing the Clock BatteryInserting the Clock Battery Low-Pass Filter 252253 Cleaning the Low-Pass FilterServicing the Camera and Accessories Troubleshooting Understanding Error Messages and DisplaysProblem 254Monitor panel Problem Solution255 256 Specifications 257258 259 260 Battery Life 261Index 262Defaults, 180 menu banks 263264 PTP6MBA2111
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D2x specifications

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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