C Bank select
R Menu reset
a Autofocus
a1 AF- C mode priorit y
a2 AF- S mode priorit y
a3 Gro up dynamic AF
a4 Lock- on
a5 AF ac tivation
a6 Focu s area Illum
a7 Focu s area
a8 Vert ical AF-ON
b Metering/expos ure
b1 ISO auto
b2 ISO step va lue
b3 EV step
b4 Expos ure comp. EV
b5 Expos ure comp.
b6 Center we ight
b7 Fine tune exposure
c Timers/AE & AF l ock
c1 AE loc k
c2 AE- L/AF-L
c3 Auto m eter-off
c4 Self-timer
c5 Moni tor off
d Shooting/displ ay
d1 Shooti ng speed
d2 Maxim um shots
d3 Exp. del ay mode
d4 File No. Se q.
d5 Cntrl Pa nel / finder
d6 Illumi nation
e Bracketing/ flash
e1 Flas h sync speed
e2 Flas h shutter spee d
e3 AA fl ash mode
e4 Mode ling flash
e5 Auto B KT set
e6 Manu al mode bkting
e7 Auto B KT order
e8 Auto B KT selection
f Co ntrols
f1 Center button
f2 Multi selector
f3 Photo info/playback
f4 FUNC. button
f5 FUNC. + command
f6 Command dials
f7 Buttons and dials
f8 No CF card?
Custom Settings menus
The size , layo ut and oper ation of ea ch cu stomiza ble bu tton, contro l and
function is designed for intuitive operation and feedback, minimizing the need to
remove the eye from the viewfinder while shooting. This combines with instant,
predictable response to free the photographer to concentrate on composition.
Operation re mains con sistently comfortab le for either ho rizontal or vertic al
orientation. The convenient Funct ion button on the fro nt of the body can be
programmed for simpler switching such as in and out of High-speed Crop mode
when using continuous shooting.
The eye-l evel vi ewfinder featur es fra me cove rage o f virt ually 100% and a
19.9mm eyepoint. Information bar s along the bottom and righ t edges display
the current white b alance mode, image quality and size setti ngs, ISO settin g
and more. Updated for the D2Xs, the viewfinder also features an improved view
within the High-speed Crop mode frame for faster and easier composition.
Ergonomic design and button layout
The D2Xs’s new 2.5-i nch high -resoluti on LCD with up to 27x magnifica tion
permits effective evaluation of sharpness, expression and exposure, and quick
confirmation of expos ure using the Hi stogram or RGB Histogram displays.
The color-coded menu displ ays and la rge type have been refined for easier
recognition and access. The top and rear control panels are also designed to
convey essential status and settings information at a glance.
Valuable feedback from information displays
Magnesium alloy body with enhanced sealing system
Housed in a lightweight yet highly durable magnesium alloy body, the D2Xs is built
to perform reliably under the tough working conditions of professional photographic
assignments. Nikon’s enhanced sealing system protects every possible seam and
exposed part, making the body resistant to dust and drops of water.
A new locking mechanism holds the USB cable’s connector securely and prevents
it from being accidentally pulled out of the USB port.
Lithium-ion battery system with even greater power
The new E N-EL4a rechargea ble lith ium-ion battery retains the s ame for m,
but features s ignificantly increased capacity t hat delivers enough power for
up to 3,800 shots pe r charge. It can be rech arged at any time or any level,
features exte nded ser vice life, and p erforms well at low tempe ratures. The
system’s real-time status dis play gives accurate feedback on the percentage
of remaining battery charg e, the number of s hots taken since the last charge,
the overall status of s ervice life, a s well as not ification when calibration is
recommended. The D2Xs can also be powered by EN-EL4 batteries, and EN-EL4a
batteries are compatible with earlier Nikon D2 series cameras.
Mechanical systems throughout the ca mera are enhanced to ful ly support the
speed, precision and d urability required by professionals. The double-bladed
shutter unit, refined from the field-proven systems on high-end Nikon SLRs, is
tested to well over 150,000 cycles. It employs a mirror balance mechanism that
completes its motion cycle and reaches a full stop with virtually no mirror bounce,
achieving maximum stability and speed as well as smoother AF detection.
Proven shutter unit for reliability and speed
Smooth control and usability Performance you can trust
Custom Settings menus are grouped according to basic features for fast and
easy access. Up to 4 complete selections of Custom Settings can be stor ed
in the ca mera’s me mory bank, a llowing instant switching to the optimiz ed
selection for the given assignment.
In addition to displaying th e last 8 settings ma de using t he Shooting menus
and Custom Settings menus, further evolutio n of the Recent Settings list ad ds
the ability to delete the curren t settings, or lock them to prevent a ccidental
changes. A new menu optio n also a llows camera settings to be saved to or
loaded from a mem ory card, ma king it convenient to share se ttings between
D2Xs cameras that will be used in similar conditions.
A new feature available from the Shooting menu is the ability to download up
to 3 custom tone curves for a wider range of gamma choice to accommodate
the diverse demands of different assignments.
Menus that maximize practicality and versatility
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“Every decision I make as a photographer impacts the
outcome of an image. The D2Xs handles intuitively and
makes excellent technical decisions for me so I can
focus on the dynamics of the image.”
Vic Huber
Uncompromising craftsmanship and optimum in-field efficiency
Understanding the importance of intuitive handling and tough reliability in the field, Nikon designed every button, control and
function for maximum ease of access, intuitive operation, handling efficiency and reliability. Meet the professional digital SLR
solution truly equipped to extend creative freedom and business productivity; the Nikon D2Xs.
Passive quality —Image quality mode: RAW (NEF) • Lens: AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED • Exposure mode: [A] 1/40 second, f/13
• White balance: Cloudy • Sensitivity: ISO-equiv. 100