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Nikon D2Xs manual 181

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			Options
d	Shooting/display
	d1	Shooting speed	CL-Mode shooting speed	197
	d2	Maximum shots	Max No. of shots taken in continuous shooting	197
	d3	Exp. delay mode	Exposure delay mode	198
	d4	File No. Seq.	File number sequence	199
	d5	Cntrl panel/ﬁnder	Control panel/viewﬁnder display	199–200
	d6	Illumination	LCD Illumination	200
e	Bracketing/ﬂash
	e1	Flash sync speed	Flash sync speed setting	201
	e2	Flash shutter speed	Slowest speed when using ﬂash	201
	e3	AA ﬂash mode	AA ﬂash mode	202
	e4	Modeling ﬂash	Preview button activates modeling ﬂash	202
	e5	Auto BKT set	Auto bracketing set	203
	e6	Manual mode bkting	Auto bracketing in M exposure mode	204
	e7	Auto BKT order	Auto bracketing order	204
	e8	Auto BKT selection	Auto Bracketing Selection method	205
f	Controls
	f1	Center button	Multi selector center button	205–206
	f2	Multi selector	When multi selector is pressed:	207
	f3	Photo info/playback	Role of multi selector in full-frame playback	207
	f4	FUNC. button	FUNC. button press	208
	f5	FUNC. + command	FUNC. button + command dials	209
	f6	Command dials	Customize command dials	210–211
	f7	Buttons and dials	Setting method for buttons and dials	212
	f8	No CF card?	Disable shutter if no CF card	212

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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 SafetyDo not immerse in or expose to water IiiKeep dry Caring for the Camera and BatteryBatteries For Home or Office USE Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced ViiTable of Contents Voice Memos 147 More About Playback 137155 Technical Notes 243 Connections 233Trademark Information XiiGetting to Know the Camera Getting StartedThis chapter is divided into the following sec- tions OverviewLife-Long Learning OverviewAbout This Manual Take Test ShotsLCD Illuminators Getting to Know the CameraCamera Body Camera Controls and DisplaysCamera Body Speaker and Microphone Top Control Panel 78-81 87-96Number of intervals for 127Rear Control Panel 149 Voice memo recording indicator182 191High Speed Crop Viewﬁnder DisplayNo Battery Mm 0.31 in. reference circle forElectronic analog exposure ISO sensitivity Command DialsImage quality and size White balanceFlash 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 DustInsert a Memory Card Insert a memory cardNo Memory Card Format Removing Memory Cards Memory CardsBasic Photography and Playback Basic PhotographyBasic Playback Basic Photography Taking Your First PhotographsThere are six basic steps to taking photographs Icon Control View Charged Battery Partially DischargedBattery Indicator Ready the CameraThis number reaches zero, Icon will That can be taken at current settings. WhenCheck the number of exposures remaining Exposure-count display in the top conAdjust Camera Settings Image size White balanceISO sensitivity Image quality Clicks into place pointing to Single-areaViewﬁnder Focus Frame a PhotographViewﬁnder display FocusIndicator Check ExposureShutter Speed and Camera Shake Image Review Take the PhotographDo Not Photograph Strong Light Sources Rotate TallDelete Basic PlaybackViewing Photographs Viewing Additional PhotographsPage Details Taking PhotographsWhat lighting is available? 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?Basic Menu Operations Using Camera MenusRecent Settings Choosing a MenuTo modify settings for an item in the current menu Making a SelectionExiting the Menus Option High-Speed CropHigh-Speed Frame Advance Hi-Speed Crop MenuBusy Select Hi-speed crop for Custom Setting f5 FUNC. + commandFUNC. Button Viewﬁnder Crop DisplayOff Choosing a Shooting ModeSingle Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror Up ModeMemory Buffer Buffer SizeD2-Maximum Shots Description Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Making Effective Use of MemoryRear control panel Image Quality MenuQual Button Rear panel ViewﬁnderJpeg Compression Menu Quality varies with scene recordedFile Names Hi-speed crop Off Hi-speed crop On Image SizeRaw Compression Menu Following options are available for NEF RAW imagesImage 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 RemainingISO Sensitivity Reacting Faster to LightISO Menu ISO Button B2-ISO Step Value NoiseHigh ISO NR B1-ISO AutoApproximate Color Option temperature Description White BalanceKeeping Colors True E5-Auto BKT Set White Balance MenuWB Button Studio Strobe LightingColor Temperature Fine-Tuning White BalanceMired Fine-Tuning and Color TemperatureChoosing a Color Temperature Copying Values from Existing Photographs Preset White BalanceWhite Balance Presets Recording New Values with the CameraLight Object. Use when subject is under same lighting as cameraMeasuring a Value for White Balance Different lightingExposure 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 Option Description Image AdjustmentShooting Menu Settings Making Edges More Distinct Image SharpeningAdjusting Contrast Tone Compensation NormalCustom SRGB SRGB defaultNot available for Color mode when this option is in effect Suiting Colors to a Workﬂow Color SpaceNikon Software Color SpaceMatching Colors to the Subject Color Mode Color Space and Color ModeChoose for portrait shots Hue Controlling Color Hue AdjustmentWhether or not camera is in focus Focus ModeFocus Controlling How the Camera FocusesA5-AF Activation A1-AF-C Mode PriorityA2-AF-S Mode Priority AF-ON ButtonsFocus Area Selection High-Speed CropFocus Area Selection F1-Center Button Shooting Mode A6-Focus Area IllumA7-Focus Area Autofocus AF-Area ModePoorly lit. Single-area AF is recommended in these cases Icon DescriptionIt is difﬁcult to keep subject in selected focus area Erratically moving subjects. Focus area can not be selectedAutomatic Manual Focus mode AF-area modeSummary of Autofocus Options Single-area AF Dynamic-area AFHow it works Continuous-servo AF Focus LockRecompose the photograph and shoot AF-Assist Illuminators Getting Good Results with AutofocusFocal Plane Position Manual FocusElectronic Range Finder Selection/Autofocus with Manual PriorityControlling How the Camera Sets Exposure B6-Center WeightExposure MeteringB7-Fine-Tune Exposure Exposure ModeCPU Lenses Depth-of-Field PreviewProgrammed Auto Non-CPU LensesExposure Warning Exposure Program Flexible ProgramShutter-Priority Auto Long Exp. NR F6-Command Dials Change main/subChanging from Manual to Shutter-Priority Auto Shutter-Speed LockAperture-Priority Auto Aperture Lock F6-Command DialsManual Long Time-ExposuresAF Micro Nikkor Lenses At 1/3 step Electronic Analog Exposure DisplaysShutter-Speed and Aperture Lock Shutter-Speed LockAperture Lock Autoexposure Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture Metered AreaC1-AE Lock B5-Exposure Comp Exposure CompensationPressing the button Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot B4-Exposure Comp. EVBracketing 100Exposure and Flash Bracketing Shooting Mode 101E8-Auto BKT Selection 102 BracketingOrder EVs 103 Exposure Bracketing E6-Manual Mode Bkting104 Resuming Exposure or Flash BracketingChoose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT set 105White Balance Bracketing Turning the Camera Off 106White Balance Bracketing Color temp. or107 108 Using Optional SpeedlightsFlash Photography Compatible Flash UnitsCommander Remote Mode/feature 109Modeling Illumination SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-50DX D-TTL Flash Control Following features are availableSpeedlight SB-80DX Flash mode 110Other Speedlights 111D2Xs supports the following ﬂash sync modes Flash sync modeFlash Sync Modes 112E2-Flash Shutter Speed 113Shutter Speed and Aperture E1-Flash Sync Speed114 FV Lock115 Are no longer displayed in the control panel and viewﬁnderMetering 116 Flash Contacts and IndicatorsAccessory Shoe Flash-Ready Indicator117 Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single Frame Overlay/Multiple ExposureImage Overlay 118119 Selecting Photographs for Image OverlayImage Overlay OptionDescription Multiple Exposure120 To create a multiple exposure121 122 To create a cropped copy of an existing photograph Trimming Photographs123 Creating Cropped Copies124 Interval Timer Photography Taking Photographs at Preset Intervals125 Use of a tripod is recommended 126Maximum shots 127During Shooting During ShootingMultiple Exposure Pausing Interval Timer Photography128 No PhotographInterrupting Interval Timer Photography 129Shooting Menu Banks 130 Self-Timer ModeDelaying Shutter Release C4-Self-timerSpecifying Lens Data Non-CPU LensesSpecifying Lens Focal Length 131132 Default Maximum ApertureSpecifying Maximum Aperture 133Zoom Lenses 134 Using a GPS Unit 135Recording GPS Data Option Default Two-Button ResetRestoring Default Settings Reset. Custom Settings are not affectedPlayback Options 137C5-Monitor Off Using the Multi SelectorSingle-Image Playback 1383 Shooting Data Photo Information139 ↔ Page 8 ↔6 Histogram 1404 Shooting Data 5 GPS DataHistograms 1417 Highlights 8 RGB HistogramF1-Center Button Playback Mode Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback142 143 ToTo Use Cancel Resume zoom Select area DisplayedTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 144Protecting Photographs from Deletion 145Removing Protection from All Images After Delete Deleting Individual Photographs146 Protected and Hidden ImagesRecording and Playback 147Dust Off Ref Photos Playback ModeRecording Voice Memos 148After Recording 149Interrupting Recording During RecordingVoice Memo Voice Memo Recording Options150 Voice MemoToOption Description 151Voice Memo Overwrite Voice Memo ButtonInterrupting Playback Playing Voice Memos152 Press DescriptionVia Video Voice Memo Playback Options153 OptionTo154 155 Managing Images Playback MenuDelete 156Deleting Selected Photographs Selected Deleting All Photographs All157 Current Playback Folder158 Selecting a Folder for StorageTo To Slide ShowStarting the Slide Show Start 159Changing 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 Set164 Modifying the Print Order Select/SetExif version Removing All Images from the Print Order Deselect All165 After Creating a Print OrderData Display ModeImage Review 166Frame will be displayed or highlighted After DeleteRotate Tall 167Shooting menu contains three pages of options Shooting Menu168 Shooting OptionsShooting Menu Bank Shooting Menu Bank169 ISO SensitivityEnter a name as described be 170Renaming Shooting Menu Banks Following dialog will be displayed. lowReset Shooting Menu Following settings are affected171 Automatic Folder Creation Active Folder172 Number of Folders173 File NamingHi-Speed Crop Jpeg Compression174 175 RAW CompressionWhite Balance Long Exp. NRTone Compensation High ISO NRISO Sensitivity Image SharpeningImage Overlay Color ModeHue Adjustment Color Space178 Interval Timer ShootingTrim Non-CPU Lens DataGroup Custom SettingsFine-Tuning Camera Settings 179Following Custom Settings are available 180Options 181 182 Custom Setting C Custom Setting Bank183 Custom Setting R Reset CSM MenuTwo-Button Reset Custom Settings Bank184 Default settings are listed belowCustom Setting a2 AF-S Priority Selection 185Fps rate Pattern Custom Setting a3 Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AF186 Pattern Center areaLeft † Center Right † Center1 Center2 Bottom 187Long Custom Setting a4 Focus Tracking with Lock-OnCustom Setting a5 AF Activation 188Manual Custom Setting a6 Focus Area IlluminationContinuous Mode When Selected 189190 Custom Setting a7 Focus Area SelectCustom Setting a8 Vertical AF-ON Button Function Wrap-around disabledShutter Speed Custom Setting b1 ISO Auto Control191 MinBank Select 192193 Custom Setting b4 EV Steps for Exposure CompensationCustom Setting b5 Easy Exposure Compensation Main command dial194 Custom Setting b6 Center Weight AreaCustom Setting b7 Fine Tune Optimal Exposure Fine-Tuning ExposureCustom Setting c1 AE Lock Buttons Custom Setting c2 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button195 196 Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-off DelayCustom Setting c4 Self-Timer Delay Custom Setting c5 Monitor off Delay197 Custom Setting d1 CL-Mode Shooting Speed198 Custom Setting d3 Exposure Delay Mode199 Custom Setting d4 File Number SequenceCustom Setting d5 Control Panel/Viewﬁnder Display Tains no photographs, ﬁle numbering reset toPosition Custom Setting d6 LCD Illumination200 Exposures remaining Rear panel shows201 Custom Setting e1 Flash Sync Speed SettingCustom Setting e2 Slowest Speed When Using Flash Default setting and 30 s 30 sCustom Setting e3 AA Flash Mode Custom Setting e4 Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash202 203 Custom Setting e5 Auto Bracketing Set204 Custom Setting e6 Auto Bracketing in M Exposure ModeCustom Setting e7 Auto Bracketing Order Ture and ﬂash level Custom Setting e5 set to AE & ﬂash205 Custom Setting e8 Auto Bracketing Selection MethodCustom Setting f1 Multi Selector Center Button Shooting ModeHistogram on/off Zoom on/off 206Illuminate AF Area Not used Thumbnail on/offInfo/PB Custom Setting f2 When Multi Selector Is Pressed207 Info /PBSame as Custom Setting f4 FUNC. Button Press208 LockHi-speed Crop Step spd Aperture Custom Setting f5 FUNC. Button + Command Dials209 None210 Custom Setting f6 Customize Command DialsMenus Playback 211Custom Setting f7 Setting Method for Buttons and Dials Custom Setting f8 Disable Shutter If No CF Card212 213 Setup MenuCamera Setup Setup menu contains three pages of options214 FormatOr lower or while a multiple exposure is being recorded LCD BrightnessMirror Lock-up 215216 Video ModeWorld Time Language217 Image CommentTaking pictures with lens pointing up or down Auto Image Rotation218 Displayed in portrait orientation in camera monitor219 Recent SettingsVoice Memo Voice Memo OverwriteMac OS Voice Memo ButtonAudio Output 220Dust Off Ref Photo 221Image Dust Off 222 With the lens ten centimeters four inchesImage Dust Off Reference Data Calibration Charging life Battery InfoWireless LAN 223224 Wireless LAN Options for the WT-2/2ASettings Settings for the WT-2/2A and WT-1/1AMode Wireless LAN systemSettings 225Tions can be added to bank names as described on Wireless226 Multi selector to the right227 Under this name when pairing beginsDefault Photos are not deleted after transmission Used when new folder is created or memory card insertedSend both NEF and Jpeg ﬁles 228Status Wireless LAN Options for the WT-1/1A229 TransceiverSend Folder 230Delete After Send? Send File AsImage Transfer Image AuthenticationNetwork Settings 231232 Save/Load SettingsSaved Settings Firmware Version233 Connecting to External DevicesConnecting to a Computer Connecting to a PrinterUse an AC Adapter DC-in connectors234 Open the cover protecting the A/V-outData Transfer and Camera Control Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera 235Connecting the USB Cable 236Do Not Turn the Camera Off 237 Disconnecting the CameraConnecting to a Printer 238Printing Photographs Size 239Done Choose page size. Press multi selectorHighlight Print select . † Printing Selected Photographs240 Highlight Choose folderPrint Times 241242 Printing the Current Print Order243 244 Optional AccessoriesLenses and Other Accessories Lenses for the D2XsIncompatible 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 Accessories249 250 Connects two cameras for simultaneous operation Terminal for remote control and automatic251 D2Xs is equipped with a ten-pin remote252 Approved Memory CardsStorage CleaningStorage and Maintenance Caring for the CameraReplacing the Focusing Screen 254Turn the camera off and remove the lens Replacing the Clock Battery Inserting the Clock Battery255 256 Low-Pass Filter257 Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter258 TroubleshootingUnderstanding Error Messages and Displays Problem SolutionMonitor panel 259260 Monitor Panel Problem261 Speciﬁcations262 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 Life271 IndexMENU, Tone compensation 272World Time 2736MBA6011