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6 Recompose the photograph and press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. If desired, additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV lock.

7 Press the camera FUNC. button to release FV lock and conﬁrm that the FV lock icons

( and ) are no longer displayed in the control panel and viewﬁnder.

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The metering areas for FV lock are as follows:

Speedlight	Flash mode	Metered area
Stand-alone ﬂash unit	TTL	5-mm circle in center of frame
Stand-alone ﬂash unit	AA	Area metered by Speedlight exposure meter
	AA	Area metered by Speedlight exposure meter
Used with other ﬂash units	TTL	Entire frame
(Advanced Wireless	AA	Area metered by Speedlight exposure meter
Lighting)	AA (master ﬂash)	Area metered by Speedlight exposure meter
Lighting)	AA (master ﬂash)

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Contents

Digital Camera Product Documentation Quick Start GuideGuide to Digital Photography How to Read This Manual Do not look at the sun through the view- ﬁnder For Your Safety Do not immerse in or expose to water Iii Keep dry Caring for the Camera and Battery Batteries For Home or Office USE Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Vii Table of Contents Voice Memos 147 More About Playback 137 155 Technical Notes 243 Connections 233 Trademark Information Xii This chapter is divided into the following sec- tions Getting StartedOverview Getting to Know the Camera About This Manual OverviewTake Test Shots Life-Long Learning Camera Body Getting to Know the CameraCamera Controls and Displays LCD Illuminators Camera Body Speaker and Microphone Top Control Panel Number of intervals for 87-96127 78-81 Rear Control Panel 182 Voice memo recording indicator191 149 High Speed Crop Viewﬁnder Display No Battery Mm 0.31 in. reference circle forElectronic analog exposure Image quality and size Command DialsWhite balance ISO sensitivity Flash settings Choose a ﬂash sync mode for optional SpeedlightExposure Multi Selector Multi selector is used for the following operationsMulti Selector First Steps Attach the Camera StrapGetting the Camera Ready for Use Insert the Battery Basic Setup Introduction-First Steps Clock Battery Attach a Lens Detaching the Lens Protect the Camera from Dirt and Dust Insert a Memory Card Insert a memory cardNo Memory Card Format Removing Memory Cards Memory Cards Basic Photography and Playback Basic PhotographyBasic Playback Basic Photography Taking Your First PhotographsThere are six basic steps to taking photographs Battery Indicator Charged Battery Partially DischargedReady the Camera Icon Control View Check the number of exposures remaining That can be taken at current settings. WhenExposure-count display in the top con This number reaches zero, Icon will Adjust Camera Settings Image size White balanceISO sensitivity Image quality Clicks into place pointing to Single-area Viewﬁnder Focus Frame a Photograph Viewﬁnder display Focus Indicator Check ExposureShutter Speed and Camera Shake Do Not Photograph Strong Light Sources Take the PhotographRotate Tall Image Review Viewing Photographs Basic PlaybackViewing Additional Photographs DeletePage Details Taking Photographs Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos? What is more important, shutter speed or aperture?How will this photograph be used? What lighting is available? Recent Settings Using Camera MenusChoosing a Menu Basic Menu Operations To modify settings for an item in the current menu Making a SelectionExiting the Menus High-Speed Frame Advance High-Speed CropHi-Speed Crop Menu Option FUNC. Button Select Hi-speed crop for Custom Setting f5 FUNC. + commandViewﬁnder Crop Display Busy Single Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror Up Choosing a Shooting ModeMode Off Memory Buffer Buffer SizeD2-Maximum Shots Image Quality Image Quality and SizeMaking Effective Use of Memory Description Qual Button Image Quality MenuRear panel Viewﬁnder Rear control panel Jpeg Compression Menu Quality varies with scene recordedFile Names Raw Compression Menu Image SizeFollowing options are available for NEF RAW images Hi-speed crop Off Hi-speed crop On Image Size Menu Highlight Image size in the shooting menuPress the multi selector to Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Large-Capacity Memory Cards Number of Exposures Remaining ISO Sensitivity Reacting Faster to LightISO Menu ISO Button High ISO NR NoiseB1-ISO Auto B2-ISO Step Value Approximate Color Option temperature Description White BalanceKeeping Colors True WB Button White Balance MenuStudio Strobe Lighting E5-Auto BKT Set Color Temperature Fine-Tuning White Balance Mired Fine-Tuning and Color Temperature Choosing a Color Temperature White Balance Presets Preset White BalanceRecording New Values with the Camera Copying Values from Existing Photographs Measuring a Value for White Balance Object. Use when subject is under same lighting as cameraDifferent lighting Light Exposure Mode Rear control panel Viewﬁnder Top control panel Selecting a White Balance Preset To set white balance to a preset valueSelecting a White Balance Preset the WB Button Entering a Comment Taking Photographs-White Balance Taking Photographs-White Balance Shooting Menu Settings Image AdjustmentMaking Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Option Description Adjusting Contrast Tone Compensation NormalCustom Not available for Color mode when this option is in effect SRGB defaultSuiting Colors to a Workﬂow Color Space SRGB Nikon Software Color Space Matching Colors to the Subject Color Mode Color Space and Color ModeChoose for portrait shots Hue Controlling Color Hue Adjustment Focus Focus ModeControlling How the Camera Focuses Whether or not camera is in focus A2-AF-S Mode Priority A1-AF-C Mode PriorityAF-ON Buttons A5-AF Activation Focus Area Selection High-Speed CropFocus Area Selection F1-Center Button Shooting Mode A6-Focus Area IllumA7-Focus Area Autofocus AF-Area Mode It is difﬁcult to keep subject in selected focus area Icon DescriptionErratically moving subjects. Focus area can not be selected Poorly lit. Single-area AF is recommended in these cases Summary of Autofocus Options Focus mode AF-area modeSingle-area AF Dynamic-area AF Automatic Manual How it works Continuous-servo AF Focus Lock Recompose the photograph and shoot AF-Assist Illuminators Getting Good Results with Autofocus Electronic Range Finder Manual FocusSelection/Autofocus with Manual Priority Focal Plane Position Exposure B6-Center WeightMetering Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure CPU Lenses Exposure ModeDepth-of-Field Preview B7-Fine-Tune Exposure Programmed Auto Non-CPU LensesExposure Warning Exposure Program Flexible Program Shutter-Priority Auto Changing from Manual to Shutter-Priority Auto F6-Command Dials Change main/subShutter-Speed Lock Long Exp. NR Aperture-Priority Auto Aperture Lock F6-Command Dials Manual Long Time-ExposuresAF Micro Nikkor Lenses At 1/3 step Electronic Analog Exposure Displays Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock Shutter-Speed LockAperture Lock Autoexposure Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture Metered AreaC1-AE Lock Pressing the button Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot Exposure CompensationB4-Exposure Comp. EV B5-Exposure Comp Bracketing 100Exposure and Flash Bracketing Shooting Mode 101E8-Auto BKT Selection 102 BracketingOrder EVs 103 104 E6-Manual Mode BktingResuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing Exposure Bracketing Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT set 105White Balance Bracketing White Balance Bracketing 106Color temp. or Turning the Camera Off 107 Flash Photography Using Optional SpeedlightsCompatible Flash Units 108 Commander Remote Mode/feature 109Modeling Illumination Speedlight SB-80DX Flash mode Following features are available110 SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-50DX D-TTL Flash Control Other Speedlights 111 Flash Sync Modes Flash sync mode112 D2Xs supports the following ﬂash sync modes Shutter Speed and Aperture 113E1-Flash Sync Speed E2-Flash Shutter Speed 114 FV Lock 115 Are no longer displayed in the control panel and viewﬁnderMetering Accessory Shoe Flash Contacts and IndicatorsFlash-Ready Indicator 116 117 Image Overlay Overlay/Multiple Exposure118 Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single Frame 119 Selecting Photographs for Image OverlayImage Overlay 120 Multiple ExposureTo create a multiple exposure OptionDescription 121 122 123 Trimming PhotographsCreating Cropped Copies To create a cropped copy of an existing photograph 124 Interval Timer Photography Taking Photographs at Preset Intervals125 Use of a tripod is recommended 126 During Shooting 127During Shooting Maximum shots 128 Pausing Interval Timer PhotographyNo Photograph Multiple Exposure Interrupting Interval Timer Photography 129Shooting Menu Banks Delaying Shutter Release Self-Timer ModeC4-Self-timer 130 Specifying Lens Focal Length Non-CPU Lenses131 Specifying Lens Data 132 Default Maximum Aperture Specifying Maximum Aperture 133Zoom Lenses 134 Using a GPS Unit 135Recording GPS Data Restoring Default Settings Two-Button ResetReset. Custom Settings are not affected Option Default Playback Options 137 Single-Image Playback Using the Multi Selector138 C5-Monitor Off 139 Photo Information↔ Page 8 ↔ 3 Shooting Data 4 Shooting Data 1405 GPS Data 6 Histogram 7 Highlights 1418 RGB Histogram Histograms F1-Center Button Playback Mode Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback142 143 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Cancel Resume zoom Select area Displayed144 ToTo Use Protecting Photographs from Deletion 145Removing Protection from All Images 146 Deleting Individual PhotographsProtected and Hidden Images After Delete Recording and Playback 147 Recording Voice Memos Playback Mode148 Dust Off Ref Photos Interrupting Recording 149During Recording After Recording 150 Voice Memo Recording OptionsVoice Memo Voice Memo Voice Memo Overwrite 151Voice Memo Button ToOption Description 152 Playing Voice MemosPress Description Interrupting Playback 153 Voice Memo Playback OptionsOptionTo Via Video 154 155 Delete Playback Menu156 Managing Images Deleting Selected Photographs Selected Deleting All Photographs All157 158 Playback FolderSelecting a Folder for Storage Current Starting the Slide Show Start Slide Show159 To To Changing the Display Interval Frame Interval Voice Memo Playback Options Audio Playback160 Hide Image Hiding Selected Photographs Select/Set161 Revealing All Photographs Deselect All 162File Attributes for Hidden Images 163 Print Set 164 Modifying the Print Order Select/Set 165 Removing All Images from the Print Order Deselect AllAfter Creating a Print Order Exif version Image Review Display Mode166 Data Rotate Tall After Delete167 Frame will be displayed or highlighted 168 Shooting MenuShooting Options Shooting menu contains three pages of options 169 Shooting Menu BankISO Sensitivity Shooting Menu Bank Renaming Shooting Menu Banks 170Following dialog will be displayed. low Enter a name as described be Reset Shooting Menu Following settings are affected171 172 Active FolderNumber of Folders Automatic Folder Creation 173 File Naming Hi-Speed Crop Jpeg Compression174 White Balance RAW CompressionLong Exp. NR 175 ISO Sensitivity High ISO NRImage Sharpening Tone Compensation Hue Adjustment Color ModeColor Space Image Overlay Trim Interval Timer ShootingNon-CPU Lens Data 178 Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom Settings179 Group Following Custom Settings are available 180Options 181 182 Custom Setting C Custom Setting Bank Two-Button Reset Custom Setting R Reset CSM MenuCustom Settings Bank 183 184 Default settings are listed below Custom Setting a2 AF-S Priority Selection 185Fps rate 186 Custom Setting a3 Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AFPattern Center area Pattern Left † Center Right † Center1 Center2 Bottom 187 Custom Setting a5 AF Activation Custom Setting a4 Focus Tracking with Lock-On188 Long Continuous Mode When Selected Custom Setting a6 Focus Area Illumination189 Manual Custom Setting a8 Vertical AF-ON Button Function Custom Setting a7 Focus Area SelectWrap-around disabled 190 191 Custom Setting b1 ISO Auto ControlMin Shutter Speed Bank Select 192 Custom Setting b5 Easy Exposure Compensation Custom Setting b4 EV Steps for Exposure CompensationMain command dial 193 Custom Setting b7 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure Custom Setting b6 Center Weight AreaFine-Tuning Exposure 194 Custom Setting c1 AE Lock Buttons Custom Setting c2 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button195 Custom Setting c4 Self-Timer Delay Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-off DelayCustom Setting c5 Monitor off Delay 196 197 Custom Setting d1 CL-Mode Shooting Speed 198 Custom Setting d3 Exposure Delay Mode Custom Setting d5 Control Panel/Viewﬁnder Display Custom Setting d4 File Number SequenceTains no photographs, ﬁle numbering reset to 199 200 Custom Setting d6 LCD IlluminationExposures remaining Rear panel shows Position Custom Setting e2 Slowest Speed When Using Flash Custom Setting e1 Flash Sync Speed SettingDefault setting and 30 s 30 s 201 Custom Setting e3 AA Flash Mode Custom Setting e4 Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash202 203 Custom Setting e5 Auto Bracketing Set Custom Setting e7 Auto Bracketing Order Custom Setting e6 Auto Bracketing in M Exposure ModeTure and ﬂash level Custom Setting e5 set to AE & ﬂash 204 Custom Setting f1 Multi Selector Center Button Custom Setting e8 Auto Bracketing Selection MethodShooting Mode 205 Illuminate AF Area Not used 206Thumbnail on/off Histogram on/off Zoom on/off 207 Custom Setting f2 When Multi Selector Is PressedInfo /PB Info/PB 208 Custom Setting f4 FUNC. Button PressLock Same as 209 Custom Setting f5 FUNC. Button + Command DialsNone Hi-speed Crop Step spd Aperture 210 Custom Setting f6 Customize Command Dials Menus Playback 211 Custom Setting f7 Setting Method for Buttons and Dials Custom Setting f8 Disable Shutter If No CF Card212 Camera Setup Setup MenuSetup menu contains three pages of options 213 214 Format Mirror Lock-up LCD Brightness215 Or lower or while a multiple exposure is being recorded World Time Video ModeLanguage 216 217 Image Comment 218 Auto Image RotationDisplayed in portrait orientation in camera monitor Taking pictures with lens pointing up or down Voice Memo Recent SettingsVoice Memo Overwrite 219 Audio Output Voice Memo Button220 Mac OS Dust Off Ref Photo 221Image Dust Off 222 With the lens ten centimeters four inchesImage Dust Off Reference Data Wireless LAN Battery Info223 Calibration Charging life Settings Wireless LAN Options for the WT-2/2ASettings for the WT-2/2A and WT-1/1A 224 Settings Wireless LAN system225 Mode 226 WirelessMulti selector to the right Tions can be added to bank names as described on Default Photos are not deleted after transmission Under this name when pairing beginsUsed when new folder is created or memory card inserted 227 Send both NEF and Jpeg ﬁles 228 229 Wireless LAN Options for the WT-1/1ATransceiver Status Delete After Send? 230Send File As Send Folder Network Settings Image Authentication231 Image Transfer Saved Settings Save/Load SettingsFirmware Version 232 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to External DevicesConnecting to a Printer 233 234 DC-in connectorsOpen the cover protecting the A/V-out Use an AC Adapter Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a Computer235 Data Transfer and Camera Control Connecting the USB Cable 236Do Not Turn the Camera Off 237 Disconnecting the Camera Connecting to a Printer 238Printing Photographs Done 239Choose page size. Press multi selector Size 240 Printing Selected PhotographsHighlight Choose folder Highlight Print select . † Print Times 241 242 Printing the Current Print Order 243 Lenses and Other Accessories Optional AccessoriesLenses for the D2Xs 244 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses 245Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Picture Angle and Focal Length 246Calculating Picture Angle Other Accessories for the D2Xs Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories247 248 Accessories 249 250 251 Terminal for remote control and automaticD2Xs is equipped with a ten-pin remote Connects two cameras for simultaneous operation 252 Approved Memory Cards Storage and Maintenance CleaningCaring for the Camera Storage Replacing the Focusing Screen 254Turn the camera off and remove the lens Replacing the Clock Battery Inserting the Clock Battery255 256 Low-Pass Filter 257 Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter Understanding Error Messages and Displays TroubleshootingProblem Solution 258 Monitor panel 259 260 Monitor Panel Problem 261 Speciﬁcations 262 263 264 Quick Charger / Rechargeable Battery 265Calibration Using the Charger 266Charge state Troubleshooting 267If the Calibration Lamp Blinks Precautions for Use Quick Charger Precautions for Use Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries268 269 270 Battery Life 271 Index MENU, Tone compensation 272 World Time 273 6MBA6011

( and ) are no longer displayed in the control panel and viewﬁnder.

Metering

The metering areas for FV lock are as follows:

Speedlight

Flash mode

Metered area

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