AF-ON Buttons, A1-AF-C Mode Priority, A5-AF Activation | Nikon D2Xs

The AF-ON Buttons

For the purpose of focusing the camera, pressing either of the AF-ONbuttons has the same effect as pressing the shutter-release button halfway (the AF-ONbutton for verti- cal shooting can only be used when the shutter-release button for vertical shooting is unlocked).

a1—AF-C Mode Priority (185)

If Focus is selected for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C mode priority), photographs can be taken in continuous servo-AF only when the camera is in focus. Select FPS rate + AF for improved focus during continuous shooting.

a2—AF-S Mode Priority (185)

If Release is selected for Custom Setting a2 (AF-S mode priority), photographs can be taken in single servo-AF even when the camera is not in focus.

a5—AF Activation (188)

If AF-ON only is selected for Custom Setting a5 (AF activation), the camera will only focus when one of the AF-ONbuttons is pressed, not when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

a8—Vertical AF-ON (190)

Custom Setting a8 (Vertical AF-ON) controls whether the AF-ONbutton for vertical shooting is used to initiate autofocus, select the focus area, or both.

c2—AE-L/AF-L (195)

If desired, the AE-L/AF-Lbutton can perform the same function as the AF-ONbutton.

Taking Photographs—Focus

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Nikon D2Xs AF-ON Buttons, A1-AF-C Mode Priority, A2-AF-S Mode Priority, A5-AF Activation, A8-Vertical AF-ON, C2-AE-L/AF-L

Contents

Digital Camera Guide to Digital Photography Product DocumentationQuick Start Guide 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 Electronic analog exposure No BatteryMm 0.31 in. reference circle for Image quality and size Command DialsWhite balance ISO sensitivity Exposure Flash settingsChoose a ﬂash sync mode for optional Speedlight Multi Selector Multi SelectorMulti selector is used for the following operations Getting the Camera Ready for Use First StepsAttach the Camera Strap Insert the Battery Basic Setup Introduction-First Steps Clock Battery Attach a Lens Detaching the Lens Protect the Camera from Dirt and Dust No Memory Card Insert a Memory CardInsert a memory card Format Removing Memory Cards Memory Cards Basic Playback Basic Photography and PlaybackBasic Photography There are six basic steps to taking photographs Basic PhotographyTaking Your First 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 ISO sensitivity Image quality Adjust Camera SettingsImage size White balance Clicks into place pointing to Single-area Viewﬁnder Focus Frame a Photograph Viewﬁnder display Focus Shutter Speed and Camera Shake IndicatorCheck Exposure 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 Exiting the Menus To modify settings for an item in the current menuMaking a Selection 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 D2-Maximum Shots Memory BufferBuffer Size Image Quality Image Quality and SizeMaking Effective Use of Memory Description Qual Button Image Quality MenuRear panel Viewﬁnder Rear control panel File Names Jpeg Compression MenuQuality varies with scene recorded Raw Compression Menu Image SizeFollowing options are available for NEF RAW images Hi-speed crop Off Hi-speed crop On Press the multi selector to Image Size MenuHighlight Image size in the shooting menu Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Large-Capacity Memory Cards Number of Exposures Remaining ISO Menu ISO SensitivityReacting Faster to Light ISO Button High ISO NR NoiseB1-ISO Auto B2-ISO Step Value Keeping Colors True Approximate Color Option temperature DescriptionWhite Balance 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 the WB Button Selecting a White Balance PresetTo set white balance to a preset value Entering a Comment Taking Photographs-White Balance Taking Photographs-White Balance Shooting Menu Settings Image AdjustmentMaking Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Option Description Custom Adjusting Contrast Tone CompensationNormal Not available for Color mode when this option is in effect SRGB defaultSuiting Colors to a Workﬂow Color Space SRGB Nikon Software Color Space Choose for portrait shots Matching Colors to the Subject Color ModeColor Space and Color Mode 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 Focus Area SelectionHigh-Speed Crop A7-Focus Area F1-Center Button Shooting ModeA6-Focus Area Illum 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 Exposure Warning Programmed AutoNon-CPU Lenses 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 AF Micro Nikkor Lenses ManualLong Time-Exposures At 1/3 step Electronic Analog Exposure Displays Aperture Lock Shutter-Speed and Aperture LockShutter-Speed Lock Autoexposure Lock C1-AE Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureMetered Area Pressing the button Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot Exposure CompensationB4-Exposure Comp. EV B5-Exposure Comp Exposure and Flash Bracketing Bracketing100 E8-Auto BKT Selection Shooting Mode101 Order EVs 102Bracketing 103 104 E6-Manual Mode BktingResuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing Exposure Bracketing White Balance Bracketing Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT set105 White Balance Bracketing 106Color temp. or Turning the Camera Off 107 Flash Photography Using Optional SpeedlightsCompatible Flash Units 108 Modeling Illumination Commander Remote Mode/feature109 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 Metering 115Are no longer displayed in the control panel and viewﬁnder Accessory Shoe Flash Contacts and IndicatorsFlash-Ready Indicator 116 117 Image Overlay Overlay/Multiple Exposure118 Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single Frame Image Overlay 119Selecting Photographs for Image 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 124 125 Interval Timer PhotographyTaking Photographs at Preset Intervals Use of a tripod is recommended 126 During Shooting 127During Shooting Maximum shots 128 Pausing Interval Timer PhotographyNo Photograph Multiple Exposure Shooting Menu Banks Interrupting Interval Timer Photography129 Delaying Shutter Release Self-Timer ModeC4-Self-timer 130 Specifying Lens Focal Length Non-CPU Lenses131 Specifying Lens Data 132 Default Maximum Aperture Zoom Lenses Specifying Maximum Aperture133 134 Recording GPS Data Using a GPS Unit135 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 142 F1-Center Button Playback ModeViewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback 143 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Cancel Resume zoom Select area Displayed144 ToTo Use Removing Protection from All Images Protecting Photographs from Deletion145 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 157 Deleting Selected Photographs SelectedDeleting All Photographs All 158 Playback FolderSelecting a Folder for Storage Current Starting the Slide Show Start Slide Show159 To To 160 Changing the Display Interval Frame IntervalVoice Memo Playback Options Audio Playback 161 Hide ImageHiding Selected Photographs Select/Set File Attributes for Hidden Images Revealing All Photographs Deselect All162 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 171 Reset Shooting MenuFollowing settings are affected 172 Active FolderNumber of Folders Automatic Folder Creation 173 File Naming 174 Hi-Speed CropJpeg Compression 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 Options Following Custom Settings are available180 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 Fps rate Custom Setting a2 AF-S Priority Selection185 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 194 195 Custom Setting c1 AE Lock ButtonsCustom Setting c2 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button 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 201 202 Custom Setting e3 AA Flash ModeCustom Setting e4 Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash 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 211 212 Custom Setting f7 Setting Method for Buttons and DialsCustom Setting f8 Disable Shutter If No CF Card 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 Image Dust Off Dust Off Ref Photo221 Image Dust Off Reference Data 222With the lens ten centimeters four inches 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 Do Not Turn the Camera Off Connecting the USB Cable236 237 Disconnecting the Camera Printing Photographs Connecting to a Printer238 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 Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses245 Calculating Picture Angle Picture Angle and Focal Length246 247 Other Accessories for the D2XsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories 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 Turn the camera off and remove the lens Replacing the Focusing Screen254 255 Replacing the Clock BatteryInserting the Clock Battery 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 Calibration Quick Charger / Rechargeable Battery265 Charge state Using the Charger266 If the Calibration Lamp Blinks Troubleshooting267 268 Precautions for Use Quick ChargerPrecautions for Use Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries 269 270 Battery Life 271 Index MENU, Tone compensation 272 World Time 273 6MBA6011