Digital Camera
Guide to Digital Photography
Product Documentation
Quick Start Guide
How to Read This Manual
For Your Safety
Do not look at the sun through the view- finder
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Do not immerse in or expose to water
Caring for the Camera and Battery
Keep dry
Batteries
D2X
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Table of Contents
More About Playback 135
Voice Memos 145
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174
Connections 229
Technical Notes 239
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Trademark Information
Getting Started
This chapter is divided into the following sec- tions
Overview
Getting to Know the Camera
Overview
About This Manual
Take Test Shots
Life-Long Learning
Getting to Know the Camera
Camera Body
Camera Controls and Displays
LCD Illuminators
Camera Body
Speaker and Microphone
Top Control Panel
85-94
Number of shots in bracketing
Number of intervals for
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Rear Control Panel
Voice memo recording indicator
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Focusing Screens
Viewfinder Display
Focus indicator
Mm 0.31˝ reference circle for
Command Dials
Image quality and size
White balance
Sensitivity ISO equivalency
Exposure
Flash settings
Choose a flash sync mode for optional Speedlight
Multi Selector
Multi Selector
Multi selector is used for the following operations
Getting the Camera Ready for Use
First Steps
Attach the Camera Strap
EN-EL4 Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries
Insert the Battery
Removing the Battery
Basic Setup
Introduction-First Steps
Clock Battery
Attach a Lens
Protect the Camera from Dirt and Dust
Detaching the Lens
No Memory Card
Insert a Memory Card
Insert a memory card
Format
Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Basic Playback
Basic Photography and Playback
Basic Photography
There are six basic steps to taking photographs
Basic Photography
Taking Your First Photographs
Charged Battery Partially Discharged
Battery Indicator
Ready the Camera
Icon Control View
That can be taken at current settings. When
Check the number of exposures remaining
Exposure-count display in the top con
This number reaches zero, Icon will
Adjust Camera Settings
Option Default
Control
Top control panel Panel
Single-area
Clicks into place pointing to
Frame a Photograph
Viewfinder Focus
Focus
Viewfinder display
Shutter Speed and Camera Shake
Indicator
Check Exposure
Take the Photograph
Do Not Photograph Strong Light Sources
Rotate Tall
Image Review
Basic Playback
Viewing Photographs
Viewing Additional Photographs
Delete
Page
Taking Photographs
Details
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?
What lighting is available?
Using Camera Menus
Recent Settings
Choosing a Menu
Basic Menu Operations
Exiting the Menus
To modify settings for an item in the current menu
Making a Selection
High-Speed Crop
High-Speed Frame Advance
Hi-Speed Crop Menu
Option
FUNC. Button
Busy
Choosing a Shooting Mode
Single Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror Up
Mode
Off
D2-Maximum Shots
Memory Buffer
Buffer Size
Image Quality and Size
Image Quality
Making Effective Use of Memory
Description
Image Quality Menu
Qual Button
Rear panel Viewfinder
Rear control panel
File Names
Jpeg Compression Menu
Quality varies with scene recorded
Image Size
Raw Compression Menu
Following options are available for NEF RAW images
Hi-speed crop Off Hi-speed crop On
Press the multi selector to
Image Size Menu
Highlight Image size in the shooting menu
Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size
Number of Exposures Remaining
Large-Capacity Memory Cards
Sensitivity ISO Equivalency
Reacting Faster to Light
ISO Menu
ISO Button
HI-1/HI-2
High ISO NR
B1-ISO Auto
B2-ISO Step Value
Approximate Color Option temperature Description
White Balance
Keeping Colors True
Source before shooting. The following options are available
White Balance Menu
WB Button
Studio Strobe Lighting
E5-Auto BKT Set
Fine-Tuning White Balance
Color Temperature
Fine-Tuning and Color Temperature
Mired
Choosing a Color Temperature
Preset White Balance
White Balance Presets
Recording New Values with the Camera
Copying Values from Existing Photographs
Object. Use when subject is under same lighting as camera
Measuring a Value for White Balance
Exposure Mode
Rear control panel Viewfinder Top control panel
Selecting a White Balance Preset the WB Button
Selecting a White Balance Preset
To set white balance to a preset value
Entering a Comment
Taking Photographs-White Balance
Nikon Capture
Image Adjustment
Shooting Menu Settings
Making Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening
Option Description
Adjusting Contrast Tone Compensation
Best results, use a type G or D lens
Normal
Custom
SRGB default
Suiting Colors to a Workflow Color Space
SRGB
Color Space
Nikon Software
Matching Colors to the Subject Color Mode
Mode
Controlling Color Hue Adjustment
Hue
Focus Mode
Focus
Controlling How the Camera Focuses
Servo AF
A1-AF-C Mode Priority
A2-AF-S Mode Priority
AF-ON Buttons
Predictive Focus Tracking
Focus Area Selection
Focus Area Selection
High-Speed Crop
A7-Focus Area
F1-Center Button Shooting Mode
A6-Focus Area Illum
AF-Area Mode
Autofocus
Icon Description
Crop is on
Subject in selected focus area
Poorly lit. Single-area AF is recommended in these cases
Focus mode AF-area mode
Summary of Autofocus Options
Single-area AF Dynamic-area AF
Automatic Manual
How it works
Focus Lock
Continuous-servo AF
Recompose the photograph and shoot
Getting Good Results with Autofocus
AF-Assist Illuminators
Manual Focus
Electronic Range Finder
Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority
Focal Plane Position
B6-Center Weight
Exposure
Metering
Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure
Exposure Mode
CPU Lenses
Depth-of-Field Preview
B7-Fine-Tune Exposure
Exposure Warning
Programmed Auto
Non-CPU Lenses
Flexible Program
Exposure Program
Shutter-Priority Auto
F5-Command Dials Change Main/Sub
Changing from Manual to Shutter-Priority Auto
Shutter-Speed Lock
Long Exp. NR
Aperture-Priority Auto
F5-Command Dials
Aperture Lock
AF Micro Nikkor Lenses
Manual
Long Time-Exposures
Electronic Analog Exposure Displays
At 1/3 step
Aperture Lock
Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock
Shutter-Speed Lock
Autoexposure Lock
C1-AE Lock
Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture
Metered Area
Exposure Compensation
Pressing the button Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot
B4-Exposure Comp. EV
B5-Exposure Comp
Bracketing
Exposure and Flash Bracketing
Shooting Mode
E8-Auto BKT Selection
Order EVs
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Bracketing
101
E6-Manual Mode Bkting
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Resuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing
Exposure Bracketing
White Balance Bracketing
Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT set
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White Balance Bracketing
Color temp. or
Turning the Camera Off
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Using Optional Speedlights
Flash Photography
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Modeling Illumination
SB-800, SB-600 i-TTL Flash Control
TTL Flash Control
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SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-50DX D-TTL Flash Control
SB-80DX Flash mode/feature SB-800
Compatible Speedlights
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Following Speedlights support TTL flash control
Flash mode SB-26 1 SB-27 SB-25 SB-24 SB-29S SB-15 SB-14
Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories
110
SB-30 SB-22S SB-23 SB-29 SB-20 SB-28 SB-21B
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Flash sync mode
Flash Sync Modes
112
D2X supports the following flash sync modes
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Shutter Speed and Aperture
E1-Flash Sync Speed
E2-Flash Shutter Speed
To use FV lock
FV Lock
114
Metering
115
Are no longer displayed in the control panel and viewfinder
Flash Contacts and Indicators
Accessory Shoe
116
Sync Terminal
Overlay/Multiple Exposure
Image Overlay
117
Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single Frame
Image Overlay
118
Selecting Photographs for Image Overlay
Multiple Exposure
119
To create a multiple exposure
OptionDescription
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Interval Timer Photography
Taking Photographs at Preset Intervals
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Select Intvl*no. Shots Remaining Intvl*shots Start
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Use of a tripod is recommended
124
During Shooting
During Shooting
Maximum shots
Pausing Interval Timer Photography
125
No Photograph
Multiple Exposure
Shooting Menu Banks
Interrupting Interval Timer Photography
126
Self-Timer Mode
Delaying Shutter Release
C4-Self-timer
127
Non-CPU Lenses
Specifying Lens Focal Length
128
Specifying Lens Data
Default Maximum Aperture
129
Specifying Maximum Aperture
130
SB-800/SB-600
Zoom Lenses
131
Using a GPS Unit
132
Recording GPS Data
Icon is
Two-Button Reset
Restoring Default Settings
Fine tuning reset to Reset Shooting Menu
Menu Reset
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Playback Options
Using the Multi Selector
Single-Image Playback
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C5-Monitor Off
Photo Information
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3 Shooting Data
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4 Shooting Data
5 GPS Data
6 Histogram
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7 Highlights
8 RGB Histogram
Histograms
140
F1-Center Button Playback Mode
Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback
141
Cancel Resume zoom Select area Displayed
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
142
ToTo Use
Removing Protection from All Images
Protecting Photographs from Deletion
143
Deleting Individual Photographs
144
Protected and Hidden Images
After Delete
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Recording and Playback
Playback Mode
Recording Voice Memos
146
Dust Off Ref Photos
147
Interrupting Recording
During Recording
After Recording
Voice Memo Recording Options
148
Voice Memo
Voice Memo
149
Voice Memo Overwrite
Voice Memo Button
ToOption Description
Playing Voice Memos
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Press Description
Interrupting Playback
Voice Memo Playback Options
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OptionTo
Via Video
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Playback Menu
Delete
154
Managing Images
155
Deleting Selected Photographs Selected
Deleting All Photographs All
Playback Folder
156
Selecting a Folder for Storage
Current
Slide Show
Starting the Slide Show Start
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To To
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Changing the Display Interval Frame Interval
Voice Memo Playback Options Audio Playback
159
Hide Image
Hiding Selected Photographs Select/Set
File Attributes for Hidden Images
Revealing All Photographs Deselect All
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Print Set
161
Modifying the Print Order Select/Set
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Removing All Images from the Print Order Deselect All
163
After Creating a Print Order
Exif version
Display Mode
Image Review
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Data
After Delete
Rotate Tall
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Frame will be displayed or highlighted
Shooting Menu
166
Shooting Options
Shooting menu contains three pages of options
Shooting Menu Bank
167
Sensitivity ISO Equivalency
Shooting Menu Bank
168
Renaming Shooting Menu Banks
Following dialog will be displayed. low
Enter a name as described be
169
Reset Shooting Menu
Following settings are affected
Active Folder
170
Number of Folders
Automatic Folder Creation
File Naming
171
Hi-Speed Crop
Jpeg Compression
Raw Compression
White Balance
Long Exp. NR
High ISO NR
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On Normal
Color Mode
Image Sharpening
Tone Compensation
Color Space
Hue Adjustment
Interval Timer Shooting
Image Overlay
Multiple Exposure
Custom Settings
Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
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Group
Options
Following Custom Settings are available
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Custom Setting C Custom Setting Bank
179
Custom Setting R Reset CSM Menu
Two-Button Reset
Custom Settings Bank
180
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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FPS rate
Custom Setting a3 Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AF
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Pattern Center area
Pattern
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Left † Center Right † Center1 Center2 BottomBottom
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Custom Setting a4 Focus Tracking with Lock-On
Custom Setting a5 AF Activation
Custom Setting a6 Focus Area Illumination
Continuous Mode When Selected
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Manual
Custom Setting a7 Focus Area Select
Custom Setting a8 Vertical AF-ON Button Function
Wrap-around disabled
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Bank Select
Custom Setting b1 ISO Auto Control
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Custom Setting b2 ISO Step Value
Custom Setting b3 EV Steps for Exposure Control
Ments equivalent to EV 1/3 step, the default
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Custom Setting b5 Easy Exposure Compensation
Main command dial
Custom Setting b6 Center Weight Area
Custom Setting b7 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure
Fine-Tuning Exposure
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Custom Setting c1 AE Lock Buttons
Custom Setting c2 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button
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
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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/Viewfinder Display
Tains no photographs, file numbering reset to
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Exposures
Custom Setting d6 LCD Illumination
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Fixing Shutter Speed at the Flash Sync Speed Limit
Custom Setting e1 Flash Sync Speed Setting
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Custom Setting e3 AA Flash Mode
Custom Setting e4 Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash
Custom Setting e5 Auto Bracketing Set
200
Custom Setting e6 Auto Bracketing in M Exposure Mode
Custom Setting e7 Auto Bracketing Order
Ture and flash level Custom Setting e5 set to AE & flash
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Custom Setting e8 Auto Bracketing Selection Method
Custom Setting f1 Multi Selector Center Button
Shooting Mode
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Illuminate AF Area Not used
Thumbnail on/off
Histogram on/off Zoom on/off
Custom Setting f2 When Multi Selector Is Pressed
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Autofocus
Pressing multi selector activates exposure meters
Custom Setting f4 Assign FUNC. Button
205
Custom Setting f5 Customize Command Dials
Command dial controls shutter speed
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Main
207
Menus Playback
208
Custom Setting f6 Setting Method for Buttons and Dials
Custom Setting f7 Disable Shutter If No CF Card
Setup Menu
Camera Setup
Setup menu contains three pages of options
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Format
210
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LCD Brightness
Mirror Lock-up
Video Mode
World Time
Language
212
Image Comment
213
Displayed in portrait orientation in camera monitor
Auto Image Rotation
214
Voice Memo
Voice Memo Overwrite
Voice Memo Button
Audio Output
USB
216
Image Dust Off
Dust Off Ref Photo
217
Image Dust Off Reference Data
218
With the lens ten centimeters four inches
Battery Info
Wireless LAN
219
Calibration Charging life
Wireless LAN Options for the WT-2/2A
Settings
Settings for the WT-2/2A and WT-1/1A
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Wireless LAN system
Settings
221
Mode
Wireless
222
Multi selector to the right
Tions can be added to bank names as described on
Under this name when pairing begins
Default Photos are not deleted after transmission
Used when new folder is created or memory card inserted
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Send both NEF and Jpeg files
Wireless LAN Options for the WT-1/1A
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Transceiver
Status
226
Delete After Send?
Send File As
Send Folder
Network Settings
Adjust settings for connection to wire- less network
Firmware Version
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Connecting to External Devices
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a Printer
229
DC-in connectors
230
Open the cover protecting the A/V-out
Use an AC Adapter
Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
231
Data Transfer and Camera Control
Connecting the USB Cable
232
Turn the camera on. If Mass Storage is
Do Not Turn the Camera Off
Disconnecting the Camera
233
Connecting to a Printer
234
Printing Photographs
Print Times
235
Done
Choose page size. Press multi selector
Size
Printing Selected Photographs
236
Highlight Choose folder
Highlight Print select . †
237
Printing the Current Print Order
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Optional Accessories
Lenses and Other Accessories
Lenses for the D2X
240
Compatible Non-CPU Lenses
Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses
241
Calculating Picture Angle
Picture Angle and Focal Length
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Other Accessories
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
244
Eyepiece
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Terminal for remote control and automatic
247
D2X is equipped with a ten-pin remote
Connects two cameras for simultaneous operation
Approved Memory Cards
248
Cleaning
Storage and Maintenance
Caring for the Camera
Storage
Replacing the Focusing Screen
Replacing Focusing Screens
250
Turn the camera off and remove the lens
251
Replacing the Clock Battery
Inserting the Clock Battery
Low-Pass Filter
252
253
Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter
Servicing the Camera and Accessories
Troubleshooting
Understanding Error Messages and Displays
Problem
254
Monitor panel
Problem Solution
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Specifications
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Battery Life
261
Index
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Defaults, 180 menu banks
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PTP
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