Custom Setting a7: Focus Area Select

By default, the focus-area display is bounded by the four outer focus areas so that, for example,

pressing the multi selector up when the top focus area is selected has no effect. Focus-area selection can be changed to “wrap around.” Highlight a7 Focus area in the second level of the CSM menu

( 177) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.

Option

Description

No wrap

Wrap-around disabled.

(default)

 

Wrap

Focus-area selection “wraps around” from top to bottom, bottom to

top, right to left, and left to right.

 

Custom Setting a8: Vertical AF-ON Button Function

This option determines what functions are as- signed to the AF-ONbutton for vertical shooting. Highlight a8 Vertical AF-ONin the second level of the CSM menu ( 177) and press the multi selector to the right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection.

Option

Description

AF-ON+Pressing vertical AF-ON button initiates autofocus. Focus area can be Focus area selected by pressing vertical AF-ONbutton and rotating sub-command

(default) dial.

AF-ONPressing vertical AF-ONbutton initiates autofocus.

AE/AF-L+As for AF-ON+Focus area, except that pressing vertical AF-ONbutton Focus area locks focus and exposure.

AE/AF-LPressing vertical AF-ONbutton locks focus and exposure.

Focus area can be selected by pressing vertical AF-ONbutton and rotat- Focus area ing sub-command dial. Button can not be used for other functions.

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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.

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