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D2Xs manual
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Contents
Main
Product Documentation
i
How to Read This Manual
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WARNING S
For Your Safety
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iv
Caring for the Camera and Battery
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vi
D2Xs Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Notices
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
Overview
About This Manual
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Camera Body
Getting to Know the Camera
Camera Controls and Displays
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Camera Body (continued)
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IntroductionGetting to Know the Camera
The Top Control Panel
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IntroductionGetting to Know the Camera
The Rear Control Panel
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The View nder Display
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The Command Dials
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The Multi Selector
The multi selector is used for the following operations:
Before using the camera for the rst time, complete the following steps:
First Steps
Getting the Camera Ready for Use
Step 1Attach the Camera Strap
Attach the camera strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below.
Step 2Insert the Battery
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Step 4Attach a Lens
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Step 5Insert a Memory Card
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Tutorial
Basic Photography
Taking Your First Photographs There are six basic steps to taking photographs:
Step 1Ready the Camera
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Before taking photographs, ready the camera as described below.
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The control panel will turn on and the dis- play in the view nder will light.
Check the battery level in the view nder or top control panel.
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Step 2Adjust Camera Settings
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Step 3Frame a Photograph
Step 4Focus
Step 5Check Exposure
Step 6Take the Photograph
Basic Playback
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Choosing a Menu
Using Camera Menus
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Exiting the Menus
Making a Selection
High-Speed Crop
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Choosing a Shooting Mode
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Image Quality and Size
Image Quality
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Image Size
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ISO Sensitivity
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White Balance
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Fine-Tuning White Balance
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Choosing a Color Temperature
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Preset White Balance
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Image Adjustment
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Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening
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Adjusting Contrast: Tone Compensation
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Suiting Colors to a Work ow: Color Space
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Matching Colors to the Subject: Color Mode
Controlling Color: Hue Adjustment
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Focus
Focus Mode
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Focus Area Selection
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Autofocus
AF-Area Mode
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Focus Lock
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Manual Focus
Metering
The metering method determines how the cam era sets exposure:
Exposure
Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure
Exposure Mode
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P: Programmed Auto
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S: Shutter-Priority Auto
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M: Manual
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Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock
Autoexposure Lock
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shoot.
Exposure Compensation
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Bracketing
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1/2 Step Selected for EV Step
1 Step Selected for EV Step
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Compatible Flash Units
Flash Photography
The following features are available with CLS-compatible ash units:
The following features are available:
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Flash Sync Modes
The D2Xs supports the following ash sync modes:
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FV Lock
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Flash Contacts and Indicators
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Image Overlay
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Overlay / Multiple Exposure
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Multiple Exposure
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Trimming Photographs
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Interval Timer Photography
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Self-Timer Mode
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Non-CPU Lenses
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Specifying Maximum Aperture
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Using a GPS Unit
Two-Button Reset
Restoring Default Settings
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Single-Image Playback
More About Playback
Photo Information
* Displayed in yellow if photo was taken with high-speed crop on.
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Page 4 (Shooting Data 2)
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Page 6 (Histogram)
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Page 7 (Highlights)
Page 8 (RGB Histogram)
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Protecting Photographs from Deletion
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Deleting Individual Photographs
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Recording Voice Memos
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Voice Memo Recording Options
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Playing Voice Memos
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Voice Memo Playback Options
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Menu Guide
The Playback Menu
Delete
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Deleting Selected Photographs: Selected
Deleting All Photographs: All
Playback Folder
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Slide Show
Starting the Slide Show: Start
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Changing the Display Interval: Frame Interval
Voice Memo Playback Options: Audio Playback
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Hide Image
Hiding Selected Photographs: Select / Set
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Revealing All Photographs: Deselect All
Print Set
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Modifying the Print Order: Select / Set
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Removing All Images from the Print Order: Deselect All
Display Mode
Image Review
After Delete
Rotate Tall
The shooting menu contains three pages of options:
The Shooting Menu
Press the multi selector up or down to scroll between pages.
Shooting Options
Shooting Menu Bank
1 2
3
4
Reset Shooting Menu
The following settings are affected:
Active Folder
File Naming
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RAW Compression
White Balance
Long Exp. NR
ISO Sensitivity
Image Sharpening
Tone Compensation
High ISO NR
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Custom Settings
The following Custom Settings are available:
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Custom Setting C: Custom Setting Bank
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Custom Setting R: Reset CSM Menu
Default settings are listed below.
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Custom Setting a1: AF-C Priority Selection
Custom Setting a2: AF-S Priority Selection
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Custom Setting a3: Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AF
Focus areas are grouped as follows (illustrations show the display in the top control panel):
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Custom Setting a4: Focus Tracking with Lock-On
Custom Setting a5: AF Activation
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Custom Setting a6: Focus Area Illumination
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Custom Setting a8: Vertical AF-ON Button Function
Custom Setting a7: Focus Area Select
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Custom Setting b1: ISO Auto Control
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Custom Setting b2: ISO Sensitivity Step Value
Custom Setting b3: EV Steps for Exposure Control
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Custom Setting b4: EV Steps for Exposure Compensation
Custom Setting b5: Easy Exposure Compensation
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Custom Setting b6: Center Weight Area
Custom Setting b7: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure
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Custom Setting c2: Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button
Custom Setting c1: AE Lock Buttons
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Custom Setting c3: Auto Meter-off Delay
Custom Setting c4: Self-Timer Delay
Custom Setting c5: Monitor off Delay
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Custom Setting d1: CL-Mode Shooting Speed
Custom Setting d2: Max No. of Shots Taken in Continuous Shooting
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Custom Setting d3: Exposure Delay Mode
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Custom Setting d4: File Number Sequence
Custom Setting d5: Control Panel / View nder Display
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Custom Setting d6: LCD Illumination
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Custom Setting e1: Flash Sync Speed Setting
Custom Setting e2: Slowest Speed When Using Flash
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Custom Setting e3: AA Flash Mode
Custom Setting e4: Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash
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Custom Setting e5: Auto Bracketing Set
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Custom Setting e6: Auto Bracketing in M Exposure Mode
Custom Setting e7: Auto Bracketing Order
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Custom Setting e8: Auto Bracketing Selection Method
Custom Setting f1: Multi Selector Center Button
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Custom Setting f2: When Multi Selector Is Pressed
Custom Setting f3: Role of Multi Selector in Full-Frame Playback
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Custom Setting f4: FUNC. Button Press
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Custom Setting f5: FUNC. Button + Command Dials
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Custom Setting f6: Customize Command Dials
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Custom Setting f8: Disable Shutter If No CF Card
Custom Setting f7: Setting Method for Buttons and Dials
The setup menu contains three pages of options:
The Setup Menu
Camera Setup
Format
LCD Brightness
Mirror Lock-up
Video Mode
World Time
Language
Image Comment
Auto Image Rotation
Recent Settings
Voice Memo Overwrite
Voice Memo
USB
Audio Output
Voice Memo Button
Dust Off Ref Photo
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Battery Info
Wireless LAN
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Wireless LAN Options for the WT-2 / 2A
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Wireless LAN Options for the WT-1 / 1A
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Image Authentication
Save/Load Settings
Firmware Version
Connections
Television Playback
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Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
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Connecting the USB Cable
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Disconnecting the Camera
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Connecting to a Printer
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Printing the Current Print Order
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Technical Notes
Optional Accessories
Lenses and Other Accessories
Lenses for the D2Xs
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Picture Angle and Focal Length
Other Accessories for the D2Xs
At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D2Xs.
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Approved Memory Cards
The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D2Xs:
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Caring for the Camera
Storage
Cleaning
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Replacing the Clock Battery
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Troubleshooting
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Speci cations
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Quick Charger / Rechargeable Battery
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Speci cations
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Index