Digital Camera
Product Documentation
Quick Start Guide
Guide to Digital Photography
How to Read This Manual
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Caring for the Camera and Battery
Keep dry
Batteries
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Table of Contents
More About Playback 137
Voice Memos 147
155
Connections 233
Technical Notes 243
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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
87-96
Number of intervals for
127
78-81
Rear Control Panel
Voice memo recording indicator
182
191
149
Viewfinder Display
High Speed Crop
No Battery
Mm 0.31 in. reference circle for
Electronic analog exposure
Command Dials
Image quality and size
White balance
ISO sensitivity
Flash settings
Choose a flash sync mode for optional Speedlight
Exposure
Multi Selector
Multi selector is used for the following operations
Multi Selector
First Steps
Attach the Camera Strap
Getting the Camera Ready for Use
Insert the Battery
Basic Setup
Introduction-First Steps
Clock Battery
Attach a Lens
Protect the Camera from Dirt and Dust
Detaching the Lens
Insert a Memory Card
Insert a memory card
No Memory Card
Format
Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Basic Photography and Playback
Basic Photography
Basic Playback
Basic Photography
Taking Your First Photographs
There are six basic steps to taking 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
Image size White balance
ISO sensitivity Image quality
Single-area
Clicks into place pointing to
Frame a Photograph
Viewfinder Focus
Focus
Viewfinder display
Indicator
Check Exposure
Shutter Speed and Camera Shake
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
To modify settings for an item in the current menu
Making a Selection
Exiting the Menus
High-Speed Crop
High-Speed Frame Advance
Hi-Speed Crop Menu
Option
Select Hi-speed crop for Custom Setting f5 FUNC. + command
FUNC. Button
Viewfinder Crop Display
Busy
Choosing a Shooting Mode
Single Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror Up
Mode
Off
Memory Buffer
Buffer Size
D2-Maximum Shots
Image Quality and Size
Image Quality
Making Effective Use of Memory
Description
Image Quality Menu
Qual Button
Rear panel Viewfinder
Rear control panel
Jpeg Compression Menu
Quality varies with scene recorded
File Names
Image Size
Raw Compression Menu
Following options are available for NEF RAW images
Hi-speed crop Off Hi-speed crop On
Image Size Menu
Highlight Image size in the shooting menu
Press the multi selector to
Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size
Number of Exposures Remaining
Large-Capacity Memory Cards
ISO Sensitivity
Reacting Faster to Light
ISO Menu
ISO Button
Noise
High ISO NR
B1-ISO Auto
B2-ISO Step Value
Approximate Color Option temperature Description
White Balance
Keeping Colors True
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
Different lighting
Light
Exposure Mode
Rear control panel Viewfinder Top control panel
Selecting a White Balance Preset
To set white balance to a preset value
Selecting a White Balance Preset the WB Button
Entering a Comment
Taking Photographs-White Balance
Taking Photographs-White Balance
Image Adjustment
Shooting Menu Settings
Making Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening
Option Description
Adjusting Contrast Tone Compensation
Normal
Custom
SRGB default
Not available for Color mode when this option is in effect
Suiting Colors to a Workflow Color Space
SRGB
Color Space
Nikon Software
Matching Colors to the Subject Color Mode
Color Space and Color Mode
Choose for portrait shots
Controlling Color Hue Adjustment
Hue
Focus Mode
Focus
Controlling How the Camera Focuses
Whether or not camera is in focus
A1-AF-C Mode Priority
A2-AF-S Mode Priority
AF-ON Buttons
A5-AF Activation
Focus Area Selection
High-Speed Crop
Focus Area Selection
F1-Center Button Shooting Mode
A6-Focus Area Illum
A7-Focus Area
AF-Area Mode
Autofocus
Icon Description
It is difficult to keep subject in selected focus area
Erratically moving subjects. Focus area can not be selected
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
Programmed Auto
Non-CPU Lenses
Exposure Warning
Flexible Program
Exposure Program
Shutter-Priority Auto
F6-Command Dials Change main/sub
Changing from Manual to Shutter-Priority Auto
Shutter-Speed Lock
Long Exp. NR
Aperture-Priority Auto
F6-Command Dials
Aperture Lock
Manual
Long Time-Exposures
AF Micro Nikkor Lenses
Electronic Analog Exposure Displays
At 1/3 step
Shutter-Speed and Aperture Lock
Shutter-Speed Lock
Aperture Lock
Autoexposure Lock
Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture
Metered Area
C1-AE Lock
Exposure Compensation
Pressing the button Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot
B4-Exposure Comp. EV
B5-Exposure Comp
Bracketing
100
Exposure and Flash Bracketing
Shooting Mode
101
E8-Auto BKT Selection
102
Bracketing
Order EVs
103
E6-Manual Mode Bkting
104
Resuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing
Exposure Bracketing
Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT set
105
White Balance Bracketing
106
White Balance Bracketing
Color temp. or
Turning the Camera Off
107
Using Optional Speedlights
Flash Photography
Compatible Flash Units
108
Commander Remote Mode/feature
109
Modeling Illumination
Following features are available
Speedlight SB-80DX Flash mode
110
SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-50DX D-TTL Flash Control
111
Other Speedlights
Flash sync mode
Flash Sync Modes
112
D2Xs supports the following flash sync modes
113
Shutter Speed and Aperture
E1-Flash Sync Speed
E2-Flash Shutter Speed
FV Lock
114
115
Are no longer displayed in the control panel and viewfinder
Metering
Flash Contacts and Indicators
Accessory Shoe
Flash-Ready Indicator
116
117
Overlay/Multiple Exposure
Image Overlay
118
Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single Frame
119
Selecting Photographs for Image Overlay
Image Overlay
Multiple Exposure
120
To create a multiple exposure
OptionDescription
121
122
Trimming Photographs
123
Creating Cropped Copies
To create a cropped copy of an existing photograph
124
Interval Timer Photography
Taking Photographs at Preset Intervals
125
126
Use of a tripod is recommended
127
During Shooting
During Shooting
Maximum shots
Pausing Interval Timer Photography
128
No Photograph
Multiple Exposure
Interrupting Interval Timer Photography
129
Shooting Menu Banks
Self-Timer Mode
Delaying Shutter Release
C4-Self-timer
130
Non-CPU Lenses
Specifying Lens Focal Length
131
Specifying Lens Data
Default Maximum Aperture
132
Specifying Maximum Aperture
133
Zoom Lenses
134
Using a GPS Unit
135
Recording GPS Data
Two-Button Reset
Restoring Default Settings
Reset. Custom Settings are not affected
Option Default
137
Playback Options
Using the Multi Selector
Single-Image Playback
138
C5-Monitor Off
Photo Information
139
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3 Shooting Data
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4 Shooting Data
5 GPS Data
6 Histogram
141
7 Highlights
8 RGB Histogram
Histograms
F1-Center Button Playback Mode
Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback
142
143
Cancel Resume zoom Select area Displayed
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
144
ToTo Use
Protecting Photographs from Deletion
145
Removing Protection from All Images
Deleting Individual Photographs
146
Protected and Hidden Images
After Delete
147
Recording and Playback
Playback Mode
Recording Voice Memos
148
Dust Off Ref Photos
149
Interrupting Recording
During Recording
After Recording
Voice Memo Recording Options
150
Voice Memo
Voice Memo
151
Voice Memo Overwrite
Voice Memo Button
ToOption Description
Playing Voice Memos
152
Press Description
Interrupting Playback
Voice Memo Playback Options
153
OptionTo
Via Video
154
155
Playback Menu
Delete
156
Managing Images
Deleting Selected Photographs Selected
Deleting All Photographs All
157
Playback Folder
158
Selecting a Folder for Storage
Current
Slide Show
Starting the Slide Show Start
159
To To
Changing the Display Interval Frame Interval
Voice Memo Playback Options Audio Playback
160
Hide Image
Hiding Selected Photographs Select/Set
161
Revealing All Photographs Deselect All
162
File Attributes for Hidden Images
Print Set
163
Modifying the Print Order Select/Set
164
Removing All Images from the Print Order Deselect All
165
After Creating a Print Order
Exif version
Display Mode
Image Review
166
Data
After Delete
Rotate Tall
167
Frame will be displayed or highlighted
Shooting Menu
168
Shooting Options
Shooting menu contains three pages of options
Shooting Menu Bank
169
ISO Sensitivity
Shooting Menu Bank
170
Renaming Shooting Menu Banks
Following dialog will be displayed. low
Enter a name as described be
Reset Shooting Menu
Following settings are affected
171
Active Folder
172
Number of Folders
Automatic Folder Creation
File Naming
173
Hi-Speed Crop
Jpeg Compression
174
RAW Compression
White Balance
Long Exp. NR
175
High ISO NR
ISO Sensitivity
Image Sharpening
Tone Compensation
Color Mode
Hue Adjustment
Color Space
Image Overlay
Interval Timer Shooting
Trim
Non-CPU Lens Data
178
Custom Settings
Fine-Tuning Camera Settings
179
Group
Following Custom Settings are available
180
Options
181
Custom Setting C Custom Setting Bank
182
Custom Setting R Reset CSM Menu
Two-Button Reset
Custom Settings Bank
183
Default settings are listed below
184
Custom Setting a2 AF-S Priority Selection
185
Fps rate
Custom Setting a3 Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AF
186
Pattern Center area
Pattern
187
Left † Center Right † Center1 Center2 Bottom
Custom Setting a4 Focus Tracking with Lock-On
Custom Setting a5 AF Activation
188
Long
Custom Setting a6 Focus Area Illumination
Continuous Mode When Selected
189
Manual
Custom Setting a7 Focus Area Select
Custom Setting a8 Vertical AF-ON Button Function
Wrap-around disabled
190
Custom Setting b1 ISO Auto Control
191
Min
Shutter Speed
192
Bank Select
Custom Setting b4 EV Steps for Exposure Compensation
Custom Setting b5 Easy Exposure Compensation
Main command dial
193
Custom Setting b6 Center Weight Area
Custom Setting b7 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure
Fine-Tuning Exposure
194
Custom Setting c1 AE Lock Buttons
Custom Setting c2 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button
195
Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-off Delay
Custom Setting c4 Self-Timer Delay
Custom Setting c5 Monitor off Delay
196
Custom Setting d1 CL-Mode Shooting Speed
197
Custom Setting d3 Exposure Delay Mode
198
Custom Setting d4 File Number Sequence
Custom Setting d5 Control Panel/Viewfinder Display
Tains no photographs, file numbering reset to
199
Custom Setting d6 LCD Illumination
200
Exposures remaining Rear panel shows
Position
Custom Setting e1 Flash Sync Speed Setting
Custom Setting e2 Slowest Speed When Using Flash
Default setting and 30 s 30 s
201
Custom Setting e3 AA Flash Mode
Custom Setting e4 Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash
202
Custom Setting e5 Auto Bracketing Set
203
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
204
Custom Setting e8 Auto Bracketing Selection Method
Custom Setting f1 Multi Selector Center Button
Shooting Mode
205
206
Illuminate AF Area Not used
Thumbnail on/off
Histogram on/off Zoom on/off
Custom Setting f2 When Multi Selector Is Pressed
207
Info /PB
Info/PB
Custom Setting f4 FUNC. Button Press
208
Lock
Same as
Custom Setting f5 FUNC. Button + Command Dials
209
None
Hi-speed Crop Step spd Aperture
Custom Setting f6 Customize Command Dials
210
211
Menus Playback
Custom Setting f7 Setting Method for Buttons and Dials
Custom Setting f8 Disable Shutter If No CF Card
212
Setup Menu
Camera Setup
Setup menu contains three pages of options
213
Format
214
LCD Brightness
Mirror Lock-up
215
Or lower or while a multiple exposure is being recorded
Video Mode
World Time
Language
216
Image Comment
217
Auto Image Rotation
218
Displayed in portrait orientation in camera monitor
Taking pictures with lens pointing up or down
Recent Settings
Voice Memo
Voice Memo Overwrite
219
Voice Memo Button
Audio Output
220
Mac OS
Dust Off Ref Photo
221
Image Dust Off
222
With the lens ten centimeters four inches
Image Dust Off Reference Data
Battery Info
Wireless LAN
223
Calibration Charging life
Wireless LAN Options for the WT-2/2A
Settings
Settings for the WT-2/2A and WT-1/1A
224
Wireless LAN system
Settings
225
Mode
Wireless
226
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
227
228
Send both NEF and Jpeg files
Wireless LAN Options for the WT-1/1A
229
Transceiver
Status
230
Delete After Send?
Send File As
Send Folder
Image Authentication
Network Settings
231
Image Transfer
Save/Load Settings
Saved Settings
Firmware Version
232
Connecting to External Devices
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a Printer
233
DC-in connectors
234
Open the cover protecting the A/V-out
Use an AC Adapter
Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
235
Data Transfer and Camera Control
Connecting the USB Cable
236
Do Not Turn the Camera Off
Disconnecting the Camera
237
Connecting to a Printer
238
Printing Photographs
239
Done
Choose page size. Press multi selector
Size
Printing Selected Photographs
240
Highlight Choose folder
Highlight Print select . †
241
Print Times
Printing the Current Print Order
242
243
Optional Accessories
Lenses and Other Accessories
Lenses for the D2Xs
244
Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses
245
Compatible Non-CPU Lenses
Picture Angle and Focal Length
246
Calculating Picture Angle
Other Accessories for the D2Xs
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
247
Accessories
248
249
250
Terminal for remote control and automatic
251
D2Xs is equipped with a ten-pin remote
Connects two cameras for simultaneous operation
Approved Memory Cards
252
Cleaning
Storage and Maintenance
Caring for the Camera
Storage
Replacing the Focusing Screen
254
Turn the camera off and remove the lens
Replacing the Clock Battery
Inserting the Clock Battery
255
Low-Pass Filter
256
Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter
257
Troubleshooting
Understanding Error Messages and Displays
Problem Solution
258
259
Monitor panel
Monitor Panel Problem
260
Specifications
261
262
263
264
Quick Charger / Rechargeable Battery
265
Calibration
Using the Charger
266
Charge state
Troubleshooting
267
If the Calibration Lamp Blinks
Precautions for Use Quick Charger
Precautions for Use Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries
268
269
Battery Life
270
Index
271
272
MENU, Tone compensation
273
World Time
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