Nikon D2Xs D2Xs User's Manual
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En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 2
. Should foreign matter find its way onto the low-pass filter, clean the low-pass filter as instructed on pages 256-257 of this manual, or have the low-pass filter cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel. Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the low-pass filter can be retouched - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 3
to Know the Camera" to acquaint yourself with the conventions used in this manual and the names of camera parts, then set up the camera as computer, printer, or TV... ...and on accessories and troubleshooting. Overview Getting to Know the Camera First Steps Basic Guide Connections Technical Notes i - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 4
Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions . After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Do not use in the presence of - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 5
be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in camera. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment. - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 6
Caring for the Camera and Battery Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep dry This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 7
notice. • On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. • Should - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 8
that the information in these manuals is ac- by any means, without Nikon's prior writ- curate and complete These limits are designed to provide reason- D2Xs Tested To Comply With FCC Standards able and used Modifications in accordance with the instructions, may The FCC requires the user to be - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 9
fied documents stipulated by law is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 10
Table of Contents For Your Safety ii Caring for the Camera and Battery iv Notices...vi Introduction 1 Overview ...2 Getting to Know the Camera 3 First Steps ...15 Step 1-Attach the Camera Strap 15 Step 2-Insert the Battery 16 Step 3-Basic Setup 17 Step 4-Attach a Lens 20 Step 5- - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 11
Focus Mode ...74 Focus Area Selection 76 Autofocus ...78 AF-Area Mode 78 Focus Lock...82 Getting Good Results with Autofocus 84 Manual Focus 85 Exposure...86 Metering ...86 Exposure Mode 87 Autoexposure Lock 97 Exposure Compensation 99 Bracketing...100 Flash Photography 108 Compatible Flash - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 12
Menu Guide 155 The Playback Menu 156 Delete ...156 Playback Folder 158 Slide Show ...159 Hide Image...161 Print Set ...163 Display Mode 166 Image Review 166 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 13
to a Computer 235 Connecting to a Printer 238 Technical Notes 243 Optional Accessories 244 Lenses for the D2Xs 244 Other Accessories for the D2Xs 247 Caring for the Camera 253 Troubleshooting 258 Specifications 261 Quick Charger / Rechargeable Battery 265 Index...271 xi - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 14
United States and/or other countries. Lexar Media is a trademark of Lexar Media Corporation. PictBridge is a trademark. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. xii - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 15
Introduction Getting Started This chapter is divided into the following sections: Overview Read this section for a description of how this manual is organized and for an explanation of the symbols and conventions used. Getting to Know the Camera Bookmark this section and refer to it for - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 16
-Overview Overview About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D2Xs single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 17
controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body Bracketing ( ) button: 100, 105 Metering selector: 86 Metering selector lock button: 86 Exposure mode ( ) button: 87 Format ( ) button: 23 Mode dial lock - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 18
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Camera Body (continued) Depth-of-field preview button: 87 Sub-command dial: 12 FUNC. button: 208 Sub-command dial for vertical shooting: 12 Shutter-release button for vertical shooting: 31 Vertical shooting shutterrelease button lock: 31, 75 4 Ambient light - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 19
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Eyepiece shutter lever: 31, 130 Delete ( ) button: 35, 146 Format ( ) button: 23 Playback ( ) button: 138 Monitor: 28, 215, 253 Menu ( ) button: 39 Thumbnail ( ) button: 142 Viewfinder eyepiece: AE/AF lock ( ) button: 82, 97 31, 248 AF-ON ( )button: 75 Main - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 20
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera The Top Control Panel 1 2 9 3 10 4 5 11 6 7 12 8 13 14 20 15 21 22 16 23 17 18 19 24 25 6 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 21
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 1 Shutter speed 87-96 Exposure compensation value ....... 99 Number of shots in bracketing sequence 100 Number of intervals for interval timer photography ......... 127 Focal length (non-CPU lens) ........ 131 ISO sensitivity 52 "Busy" indicator 42 2 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 22
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera The Rear Control Panel 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 12 5 13 6 7 8 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 23
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 1 Custom settings bank 182 2 "Remaining" indicator 28 3 Shooting menu settings bank ..... 169 4 ISO sensitivity indicator 52 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator....... 191 5 ISO sensitivity 52 ISO sensitivity (high gain 52 Number of exposures remaining 28 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 24
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera The Viewfinder Display 1 22 2 23 24 25 26 27 28 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 The High Speed Crop When On is selected for High-speed crop, the highspeed crop is shown by the transparent area in the viewfinder. High-speed crop 10 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 25
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera 1 8-mm (0.31 in.) reference circle for center-weighted metering 85 2 Focus brackets (focus areas 76 Spot metering targets 86 3 Focus indicator 32, 85 4 Metering 86 5 Bracketing indicator 100 6 Autoexposure (AE) lock 97 7 Black-and-white indicator 72 8 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 26
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera The Command Dials The main- and sub-command dials are used alone or in combination with other controls to adjust a variety of settings. For ease of access when taking photographs in tall (portrait) orientation, dials that duplicate the functions of the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 27
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera Exposure Flash settings Choose the exposure mode ( 87-95). Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed (exposure mode P; 89). Choose a shutter speed (exposure mode S or M; 90, 94). Choose an aperture (exposure mode A or M; 92, 94). Set exposure - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 28
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera The Multi Selector The multi selector is used for the following operations: • Menu navigation: Move highlight bar up ( 40). • Help: Scroll up ( 39). • Shooting: Select focus area above current focus area ( 76). • Full-frame playback: Display previous image ( - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 29
battery, see: •Technical Notes: Caring for Your Camera 17-19 255 Step 4 Attach a Lens To learn more about the lenses available for the D2Xs, see: • Technical Notes: Optional Accessories 20-21 244-246 Step 5 Insert a Memory Card To learn more about compatible memory cards, see: •Technical - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 30
Introduction-First Steps 2 Step 2-Insert the Battery The D2Xs can be used with the supplied rechargeable Nikon EN-EL4a Li-ion battery or an optional EN-EL4 battery. 2.1 Charge the battery The EN-EL4a is not fully charged at shipment. To maximize - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 31
3 Step 3-Basic Setup Choose a language and set the time and date as described below. 3.1 3.2 Introduction-First Steps Turn camera on. Display menus. * * If option is highlighted, press multi selector to left until icon at left of menu is selected. 3.3 3.4 Display SET UP menu. 3.5 Position - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 32
3 3.9 3.10 Introduction-First Steps Highlight World time. 3.11 3.12 Display options. Highlight Time zone. 3.13 Display map of world time zones. 3.14 Select local time zone. † Return to WORLD TIME menu. ‡ † UTC field shows time difference between selected time zone and Coordinated - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 33
Introduction-First Steps 3.17 3.18 3 Edit Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Press multi selector left or right to select item, up or down to change. Press button to set date and time and return to to WORLD TIME menu. 3.19 Highlight Date format. 3.20 3.21 Display options. Choose order - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 34
4 Step 4-Attach a Lens Nikon recommends using a type G or type D CPU lens to take full advantage of the features the camera offers. Introduction-First Steps CPU lenses have CPU contacts - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 35
Introduction-First Steps 4 Protect the Camera from Dirt and Dust Any dust, dirt, or other foreign matter inside your camera could show up as specks or blotches in your photographs or the viewfinder display. When no lens is in place, keep the lens mount covered with the supplied BF-1A body cap . When - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 36
5 Introduction-First Steps Step 5-Insert a Memory Card In place of film, the D2Xs uses CompactFlash memory cards or microdrive cards to store photographs. For a list of approved memory cards, see "Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards" ( 252). 5.1 Turn the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 37
5 Introduction-First Steps 5.4 Format the memory card Memory cards must be formatted before first use. Formatting Memory Cards Formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding ( 235 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 38
5 Introduction-First Steps Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. • Format memory cards before first use. • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Do not remove memory cards from the camera, turn the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 39
Tutorial Basic Photography and Playback This chapter takes you step-by-step through the process of taking your first photographs and playing them back. Basic Photography This section describes how to use autofocus and programmed auto autoexposure for simple, "point-and-shoot" photography that will - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 40
1 Ready the Camera To learn how to restore settings to their default values, see: •Taking Photographs: Two-Button Reset Menu Guide: The Shooting Menu-Reset Shooting Menu Menu Guide: The Custom Settings Menu-Menu Reset 27-28 136 171 183-184 Step 2 Adjust Camera Settings To learn more about - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 41
about three seconds. The Icon A flashing icon in the control panel indicates that the battery has malfunctioned or is otherwise unsuitable for use in the D2Xs (the icon in the viewfinder may also flash). Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative. 27 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 42
Tutorial-Basic Photography 1 1.3 Check the number of exposures remaining The exposure-count display in the top control panel shows the number of photographs that can be taken at current settings. When this number reaches zero, the icon will flash in the top control panel and a flashing icon will - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 43
2 Tutorial-Basic Photography Step 2-Adjust Camera Settings This tutorial describes how to take photographs at the default settings listed in the table below, using a type G or D lens. Information on when and how to change settings from their default values is provided in "Taking Photographs" ( 37 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 44
Tutorial-Basic Photography 2 2.2 Choose single-area AF ( 78) Rotate the AF-area mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to (single-area AF). At this setting, the user can choose from eleven focus areas. Pressing the shutter-release button halfway locks focus at the distance to the subject - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 45
photographs caused by unsteady hands (camera shake), hold the camera steadily in both hands, with your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. The shutter-release button for vertical shooting - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 46
4 Step 4-Focus In single-servo AF, the camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. After centering the focus brackets on your subject, press the shutter-release button halfway and check focus in the viewfinder. Tutorial-Basic - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 47
5 Tutorial-Basic Photography Step 5-Check Exposure In exposure mode P (programmed auto), the camera automatically sets shutter speed and aperture when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Before shooting, check the shutter-speed and aperture indicators in the viewfinder. If the photo - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 48
Tutorial-Basic Photography 6 Step 6-Take the Photograph Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. While the photograph is being recorded to the memory card, the access lamp next to the card slot cover will light. Do not eject the memory card, turn the camera off, or remove - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 49
Basic Playback Viewing Photographs To play photographs back, press the button. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. Tutorial-Basic Playback Viewing Additional Photographs To page through photographs in the order recorded, press the multi selector down. Press the multi - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 50
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Taking Photographs The Details "Tutorial: Basic Photography" described the basic order of operations for taking photographs at the most commonly-used settings. This chapter explains how and when to adjust camera settings for different shooting conditions. 37 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 52
Taking Photographs The chart below shows the basic order for adjusting settings when taking photographs. Before proceeding, be sure to read "Using Camera Menus" ( 39) for information on menu operations. Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos? High-Speed Crop Choosing a Shooting Mode - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 53
Taking Photographs-Using Camera Menus Using Camera Menus Basic Menu Operations The next four sections involve settings that can be accessed via the camera menus. To view the menus, turn the camera on and press the button. Choosing a Menu There are five main menus: the playback menu, the shooting - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 54
Taking Photographs-Using Camera Menus Making a Selection To modify settings for an item in the current menu: 1 2 Highlight menu item. 3 Display options. 4 Highlight option. Make selection. • To return to the previous menu without making a selection, press the multi selector to the left. • - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 55
Taking Photographs-High-Speed Crop High-Speed Crop High-Speed Frame Advance When high-speed crop is on, photographs will include only the area framed in the viewfinder high-speed crop (see right). Photographs can be recorded at up to eight frames per second, and more photographs can be taken - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 56
Taking Photographs-High-Speed Crop The FUNC. Button 1 Select Hi-speed crop for Custom Setting f5 (FUNC. + command; 209). 2 Press the FUNC. button and rotate the main command dial until the high-speed crop indicator is displayed in the top control panel. The Viewfinder Crop Display The brightness of - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 57
that autofocus, metering, and framing can not be confirmed in the viewfinder while mirror is raised. * Average frame rate with continuousservo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of ½50 s or faster, and memory remaining in memory buffer. Number of pictures that can be stored - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 58
To choose a shooting mode, press the mode dial lock release and turn the mode dial to the desired setting. Taking Photographs-Choosing a Shooting Mode The Memory Buffer The camera is equipped with a memory buffer for temporary storage, allowing shooting to continue while photographs are being - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 59
each photograph occupies on the memory card. Image Quality The D2Xs supports the following image quality options (listed in descending order by the image sensor are saved directly to the NEF (RAW) memory card in Nikon Electronic Format (NEF). Record uncompressed TIFF-RGB images at a bit depth of - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 60
Taking Photographs-Image Quality and Size Image quality can be set using the Image quality option in the shooting menu or by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial. Two options are available for controlling compression: RAW compression for NEF (RAW) images ( 48) and JPEG - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 61
Taking Photographs-Image Quality and Size The JPEG Compression Menu The JPEG compression menu offers the following options for JPEG images: Option Description Size priority Images are compressed to produce relatively uniform file size. (default) Quality varies with scene recorded. Optimal - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 62
Taking Photographs-Image Quality and Size The Raw Compression Menu The following options are available for NEF (RAW) images: Option NEF (RAW) (default) Comp. NEF (RAW) Description NEF images are not compressed. NEF images are compressed, reducing file size by about 40-50% percent with almost no - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 63
Taking Photographs-Image Quality and Size Image size can be set using the Image size option in the shooting menu or by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the sub-command dial. Note that the option selected does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. When opened software such as PictureProject - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 64
Taking Photographs-Image Quality and Size Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 1 GB card at different image quality and size settings. Hi-speed crop: Off Hi-speed crop: On Image quality NEF + JPEG Fine - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 65
Taking Photographs-Image Quality and Size Number of Exposures Remaining The number of exposures remaining shown in the exposure count displays in the control panel and viewfinder is only an approximation. The number of compressed NEF or JPEG images that can be stored on a memory card depends on the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 66
Taking Photographs-ISO Sensitivity ISO Sensitivity Reacting Faster to Light "ISO sensitivity" is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. ISO sensitivity can be set between - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 67
Taking Photographs-ISO Sensitivity The ISO Button ISO sensitivity can also be set by pressing the ISO button and rotating the main command dial. ISO sensitivity is displayed in the control panels and viewfinder sidebar: Top control panel Rear control panel Viewfinder 53 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 68
Taking Photographs-ISO Sensitivity Noise The higher the ISO sensitivity, the more likely pictures are to be subject to "noise" in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels. Photos taken at settings over ISO 800 will likely contain appreciable amounts of noise. High ISO NR ( 176) This - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 69
. Fluorescent 4,200 K Use under fluorescent lighting. Direct sunlight 5,200 K Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. Flash 5,400 K Use with Nikon Speedlights. Cloudy 6,000 K Use in daylight under overcast skies. Shade 8,000 K Use in daylight with subjects in the shade. Choose color temp - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 70
Taking Photographs-White Balance White balance can be set using the White balance option in the shooting menu or by pressing the WB button and rotating the main command dial. The White Balance Menu 1 Highlight White balance in the shooting menu ( 168) and press the multi selector to the right. 2 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 71
Taking Photographs-White Balance Fine-Tuning White Balance At settings other than (Choose color temp.) and PRE (preset), white balance can be "fine tuned" to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate "warm" or "cold" cast into an image. Higher settings - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 72
Taking Photographs-White Balance The WB Button Press the WB button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired value is displayed in the rear control panel. At settings other than ±0, a icon appears in the rear control panel and viewfinder sidebar. Rear control panel Viewfinder Fine-Tuning - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 73
Taking Photographs-White Balance Choosing a Color Temperature Choose a setting of (Choose color temp.) to select the color temperature from thirty-one predetermined values ranging from 2,500 K to 10,000 K in increments of roughly 10 mired (note that the desired results will not be obtained with fl - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 74
Taking Photographs-White Balance Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. Four options are available for setting preset white balance: - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 75
Taking Photographs-White Balance Measuring a Value for White Balance White balance can be measured with reference to a neutral gray object or by measuring the color of the light source. The new value for white balance is automatically stored in preset d-0. Reference Description Neutral gray - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 76
Taking Photographs-White Balance 2 Release the WB button briefly and then press the button until the icon in the rear control panel and viewfinder sidebar start to flash. A blinking will also appear in the top control panel and viewfinder frame-count displays. Rear control panel Top control panel Viewfi - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 77
4 If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance, will flash for about three seconds in the control panels, while the viewfinder will show a flashing . Taking Photographs-White Balance Rear control panel Viewfinder Top control panel If lighting is too dark or too bright, or if some - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 78
Taking Photographs-White Balance Selecting a White Balance Preset To set white balance to a preset value: 1 Highlight White balance preset in the white balance menu ( 55) and press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown at right will be displayed. (To return to the shooting menu, press the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 79
Taking Photographs-White Balance 4 Press the multi selector up or down to highlight Set. 5 Press the multi selector to the right to set white balance to the value stored in the selected preset and return to the shooting menu. Entering a Comment To enter a descriptive comment of up to thirty-six - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 80
down to highlight Select image. 2 Press the multi selector to the right to display the photographs on the memory card. Only photographs taken with the D2Xs will be displayed; other images can not be selected. 3 Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight the desired image. To view - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 81
Taking Photographs-White Balance Copying White Balance from d-0 to Presets d-1 - d-4 To copy a measured value for white balance from d-0 to any of the other presets (d-1 - d-4), highlight the destination preset in the thumbnail display and press the center of the multi selector as described in - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 82
Taking Photographs-Image Adjustment Image Adjustment Shooting Menu Settings This section describes settings that can only be adjusted from the shooting menu ( 168). Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening When a photograph is taken, the camera automatically processes the image to increase - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 83
Taking Photographs-Image Adjustment Adjusting Contrast: Tone Compensation As photographs are saved to the memory card, they are processed to adjust the distribution of tones in the image, enhancing contrast. Tone compensation is performed by means of tone curves that define the relationship between - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 84
Taking Photographs-Image Adjustment Suiting Colors to a Workflow: Color Space The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose a color space according to how photographs will be processed on leaving the camera. Option Description sRGB Choose for photographs - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 85
or other commercial print services. Adobe RGB photographs can support Exif 2.21 and DCF 2.0, select the appropriate color space manually. Nikon Software Capture NX (available separately) and PictureProject automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created with the D2Xs - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 86
-Image Adjustment Matching Colors to the Subject: Color Mode Much as film cameras offer a choice of films for different subjects, the D2Xs offers a choice of color modes with subtly different palettes. Option Description I (default) Choose for portrait shots. Choose for photographs that will - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 87
Taking Photographs-Image Adjustment Controlling Color: Hue Adjustment Hue can be adjusted in the range about -9 ° to +9 ° in increments of 3 °. If red is taken as the starting color, raising hue above 0 ° (the default setting) would introduce a yellow cast, making colors that would be red at a - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 88
. servo AF At default settings, shutter can be released whether or not subject is in focus (release priority). M Manual Camera does not focus automatically; focus must be adjusted manually using the lens focusing ring. If maximum aperture of lens is f/5.6 or faster, viewfinder focus indicator can - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 89
Taking Photographs-Focus The AF-ON Buttons For the purpose of focusing the camera, pressing either of the AF-ON buttons has the same effect as pressing the shutter-release button halfway (the AF-ON button for vertical shooting can only be used when the shutter-release button for vertical shooting - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 90
Taking Photographs-Focus Focus Area Selection The D2Xs offers a choice of eleven focus areas that together cover a wide area of the frame. The focus area can be selected manually, allowing photographs to be composed the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame, or automatically to - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 91
a6 (Focus area Illum) controls how long the focus area is illuminated in the viewfinder after selection and whether focus areas are displayed in manual focus mode or continuous shooting mode. a7-Focus Area ( 190) This option can be used to set focus area selection to "wrap around." a8-Vertical - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 92
the AF-area mode selector. The selected mode is shown by an icon in the top control panel (see following page). Manual Focus Single-area AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used. The Top Control Panel The selected focus area or group of focus areas is shown in the top - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 93
in selected focus area. Focus areas outside high-speed crop can not be selected when high-speed crop is on ( 41). User selects focus area manually, but camera uses information from multiple focus areas to determine focus. If subject leaves selected focus area even briefly, camera will focus based on - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 94
Taking Photographs-Focus Summary of Autofocus Options Focus mode AF-area mode Control-panel display Focus-area selection Single-area AF Manual Dynamic-area AF AF-S Group dynamic-AF Dynamic-area AF with closestsubject priority Single-area AF AF-C Dynamic-area AF Group dynamic-AF Dynamic- - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 95
Taking Photographs-Focus How it works When to use it Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area. Use with static subjects when Focus will remain locked while shutter-release button time is available to compose is pressed halfway. photo. Camera focuses on subject in selected focus area. - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 96
single-servo AF, focus locks automatically when the in-focus indicator (●) appears in the viewfinder. In continuous-servo AF, focus must be locked manually using the AE-L/AF-L button. To recompose a photograph using focus lock: 1 Position the subject in the selected focus area and press the shutter - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 97
Taking Photographs-Focus 3 Recompose the photograph and shoot. In single-servo AF, focus will remain locked between shots as long as the shutter-release button is kept pressed halfway, allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. Focus will also remain locked - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 98
Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 85) or use focus lock ( 82) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. AF-Assist Illuminators - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 99
the in-focus indicator (●) is displayed. A-M Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority When using a lens that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manually. With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually with the lens set to M or M/A. See the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 100
Taking Photographs-Exposure Exposure Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure Metering The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure: Method Description 1,005-pixel RGB sensor sets exposure based on variety of information from all areas of frame. With type G or D lens, camera - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 101
programmed auto (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), and manual (M). CPU Lenses When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture the SB-800, SB-600, and other optional flash units that support the Creative Lighting System (CLS; 108) will emit a modeling flash when the depth- - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 102
Taking Photographs-Exposure P: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program (see below) for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 103
Taking Photographs-Exposure Aperture Flexible Program In programmed auto, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial ("flexible program"). All combinations produce the same exposure. While flexible program is in effect, an asterisk ("*") - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 104
Taking Photographs-Exposure S: Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Shutter speed can be set to values between 30 s and /1 8,000 s. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 105
A will be displayed in the viewfinder. For more information, see "Aperture-Priority Auto" ( 92). Changing from Manual to Shutter-Priority Auto If you select a shutter speed of in manual exposure mode and then select shut- ter-priority auto without changing the shutter speed, the indicator in the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 106
Taking Photographs-Exposure A: Aperture-Priority Auto In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Small apertures (high f/-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing both the main subject and - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 107
Taking Photographs-Exposure Non-CPU Lenses If the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the Non-CPU lens data item in shooting menu ( 131) when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f/-number will be displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel, rounded to the nearest full stop - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 108
to shooting conditions and the task at hand. To take photographs in manual exposure mode: 1 Press the button and rotate the main command dial the shutter will remain open while the shutter-release button is held down. Nikon recommends using a fully-charged EN-EL4a battery or an optional EH-6 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 109
Taking Photographs-Exposure Non-CPU Lenses If the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the Non-CPU lens data item in shooting menu ( 131) when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f/-number will be displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel, rounded to the nearest full stop - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 110
The button can be used to lock shutter speed at the value selected in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, or to lock aperture at the value selected in aperture-priority auto and manual exposure modes. Lock is not available in programmed auto. Shutter-Speed Lock To lock shutter speed at - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 111
shutter-release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus area, press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock exposure (and focus, except in manual focus mode). Confirm that the in-focus indicator (●) appears in the viewfinder. While exposure lock is in effect, an AE-L indicator will appear - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 112
3 Keeping the AE-L/AF-L button pressed, recompose the photograph and shoot. Taking Photographs-Exposure Metered Area In spot metering, exposure will be locked at the value metered in a 3-mm (0.12 in.) circle centered on the selected focus area. In center-weighted metering, exposure will be locked - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 113
Taking Photographs-Exposure Exposure Compensation To obtain the desired results with certain subject compositions, it may be necessary to use exposure compensation to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. As a rule of thumb, positive compensation may be needed when the main subject - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 114
Taking Photographs-Exposure Bracketing The D2Xs offers three types of bracketing: exposure bracketing, flash bracketing, and white balance bracketing. In exposure bracketing, the camera varies exposure compensation with each shot, while - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 115
3 Pressing the button, rotate the sub-command dial to choose the exposure increment ( 102-104). Taking Photographs-Exposure 4 Compose a photograph, focus, and shoot. The camera will vary exposure and/or flash level shot-by-shot according to the bracketing program selected. Modifications to - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 116
Taking Photographs-Exposure The bracketing programs available depend on the option selected for Custom Setting b3 (EV step; 192). 1/3 Step Selected for EV Step Control panel display No. of Exposure shots increment Bracketing order (EVs) 3 +1/3 EV +0.3, 0, +0.7 3 +2/3 EV +0.7, 0, +1.3 3 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 117
Taking Photographs-Exposure 1/2 Step Selected for EV Step Control panel display No. of Exposure shots increment Bracketing order (EVs) 3 +½ EV +0.5, 0, +1.0 3 +1 EV +1.0, 0, +2.0 3 -½ EV -0.5, -1.0, 0 3 -1 EV -1.0, -2.0, 0 2 +½ EV 0, +0.5 2 +1 EV 0, +1.0 2 -½ EV 0, -0.5 2 -1 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 118
camera modifies exposure by varying shutter speed and aperture (programmed auto), aperture (shutter-priority auto), or shutter speed (aperture-priority auto, manual exposure mode). When On is selected for Custom Setting b1 (ISO auto) and no Speedlight is attached, the camera will automatically vary - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 119
Taking Photographs-Exposure White Balance Bracketing 1 Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 (Auto BKT set; 203). 2 Pressing the button, rotate the main command dial to choose the number of shots in the bracketing sequence ( 107). At settings other than zero, a icon and bracketing - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 120
Taking Photographs-Exposure 4 Compose a photograph, focus, and shoot. Each shot will be processed to create the number of copies specified in the bracketing program, and each copy will have a different white balance. Modifications to white balance are added to the white balance adjustment made with - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 121
The number of shots, white balance (WB) increment, and bracketing order for each of the possible white-balance bracketing programs is shown below. Taking Photographs-Exposure Control panel display No. of WB shots increment Bracketing order 3 +1 +1, 0, +2 3 +2 +2, 0, +4 3 +3 +3, 0, +6 3 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 122
back-lit subjects, and even to add a catch light to the eyes of a portrait subject. Compatible Flash Units The D2Xs can be used with the following types of Nikon flash unit: CLS-Compatible Flash Units ( 108-109): The D2Xs supports the full range of options available with optional flash units that - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 123
SB-800 SB-600 SB-R200 i-TTL 2 AA Auto aperture ✔ 3 - ✔ 4 ✔ 5 ✔ 4 - - A Non-TTL auto ✔ 3 - ✔ 4 - ✔ 4 - - GN Range-priority manual M Manual RPT Repeating flash REAR Rear-curtain sync ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Red-eye reduction Flash Color Information Communication - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 124
features are available: Speedlight SB-80DX Flash mode SB-28DX SB-50DX D-TTL 1 ✔ ✔ AA Auto aperture ✔ 2 - A Non-TTL auto ✔ 3 - Manual ✔ ✔ M FP high-speed sync ✔4 - Repeating flash ✔ - REAR Rear-curtain sync ✔ ✔ Red-eye reduction ✔ - 1 Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 125
½00 s. 2 When an SB-27 is mounted on the D2Xs, the flash mode is automatically set to TTL, and the -speed sync manually. Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. Negative Nikon Speedlight not included in the list on these pages, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 126
Taking Photographs-Flash Photography Flash Sync Modes The D2Xs supports the following flash sync modes: Flash sync tripod is recommended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake. In shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating effect of a - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 127
sync) when the button is released. 3 icon blinks if Speedlight does not support red-eye reduction. 4 Red-eye reduction with slow sync is available only in : Exposure mode Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Manual Shutter speed Set automatically by camera1, 2 ½50 s-30 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 128
800 wireless Speedlight commander on the camera accessory shoe. 3 Turn the Speedlight on and set the flash mode to TTL or AA (see the Speedlight instruction manual for details). 4 Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. 5 Press the camera - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 129
Taking Photographs-Flash Photography 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 ( - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 130
Taking Photographs-Flash Photography Flash Contacts and Indicators The D2Xs is equipped with an accessory shoe for attaching Speedlights directly to the camera and a sync terminal that allows Speedlights to be connected via a sync cable. - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 131
Taking Photographs-Flash Photography Notes on Optional Speedlights Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the Speedlight supports i-TTL or D-TTL flash control, refer to the entry for cameras that support the Creative Lighting System (CLS) or for digital SLR cameras in the table - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 132
Taking Photographs-Overlay/Multiple Exposure Overlay/Multiple Exposure Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single Frame The following options are available for combining multiple exposures in a single frame: • Image overlay: two existing RAW photographs are combined to form a single picture which is - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 133
to save the new image, or the button to return to the preview dialog. Selecting Photographs for Image Overlay Only RAW photographs taken with the D2Xs can be selected for image overlay. Other images are not displayed in the thumbnail list. The two originals must be the same size: if On - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 134
Taking Photographs-Overlay/Multiple Exposure Multiple Exposure To create a multiple exposure: 1 Highlight Multiple exposure in the shooting menu ( 168) and press the multi selector to the right. 2 Press the multi selector up or down to highlight Number of shots and press the multi selector to the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 135
Taking Photographs-Overlay/Multiple Exposure 6 Press the multi selector up or down to highlight Done and press the multi selector to the right. A icon will be displayed in the top control panel. 7 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. In continuous high-speed or continuous lowspeed mode ( 43), the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 136
Taking Photographs-Overlay/Multiple Exposure Exchanging Memory Cards Do not remove or replace the memory card while recording a multiple exposure. Photo Info The information listed in the playback photo information display (including date of recording and camera orientation) is for the first shot in - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 137
press the multi selector up, down, left, or right while the button is pressed. Trimming Trimming is available only with photographs taken with the D2Xs. The D2Xs can not be used to tirm photographs taken with other cameras. If a photograph taken at a setting of NEF (RAW) + JPEG is selected, trimming - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 138
Taking Photographs-Trimming Photographs 5 Press the button to create a cropped copy of the image, or press the button to return to the shooting menu without creating a copy. Cropped copies are saved as FINE-quality JPEG images named by adding one to the current file number. Depending on the size of - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 139
Interval Timer Photography Taking Photographs at Preset Intervals The D2Xs is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. 1 Highlight Intvl timer shooting in the shooting menu ( 168) and press the multi selector to the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 140
until all shots have been taken. If shooting can not proceed at current settings (for example, if a shutter speed of is currently selected in manual exposure mode, or the starting time is less than one minute from the current time), a warning will appear and the interval timer menu will be - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 141
: • Performing a two-button reset ( 136) or changing bracketing settings ( 100) will cancel interval timer photography. • If shutter speed is set to (manual exposure mode) after the timer has started, subsequent photographs will be taken at a shutter speed of 1/3 s. • The monitor will turn off - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 142
Taking Photographs-Interval Timer Photography Pausing Interval Timer Photography To pause interval timer photography: 1 Press the multi selector left or right to highlight Start at the bottom of the interval timer menu. 2 Press the multi selector up or down to select Pause and press the button. - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 143
Taking Photographs-Interval Timer Photography Interrupting Interval Timer Photography To interrupt interval timer photography: 1 Press the multi selector left or right to highlight Start at the bottom of the interval timer menu (see previous page). 2 Press the multi selector up or down to select - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 144
can only be taken if the in-focus (●) indicator appears in the viewfinder. Close the Viewfinder Eyepiece Shutter In exposure modes other than manual, close the viewfinder eyepiece shutter after focusing. This prevents light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with exposure. 4 Press the shutter - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 145
Taking Photographs-Non-CPU Lenses Non-CPU Lenses Specifying Lens Data By specifying lens data (lens focal length and maximum aperture), the user can gain access to a variety of CPU lens functions when using a non-CPU lens. If the focal length of the lens is known: • Automatic power zoom can be - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 146
Taking Photographs-Non-CPU Lenses 2 Highlight Focal length (mm) and press the multi selector to the right. 3 Select the group to which the lens belongs from 6 - 45 mm, 50 - 180 mm, 200 - 4000 mm and press the multi selector to the right. 4 Select the lens focal length (in mm) and press the multi - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 147
Taking Photographs-Non-CPU Lenses Specifying Maximum Aperture Lens maximum aperture can be specified using the Non-CPU lens data option in the shooting menu or by pressing the FUNC. button and rotating the sub-command dial. The following f/-numbers are available: • 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, 2, 2.5, 2.8, 3.3, - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 148
Taking Photographs-Non-CPU Lenses The FUNC. Button 1 Select Non-CPU lens data for Custom Setting f5 (FUNC. + command; 209). 2 Press the FUNC. button and rotate the subcommand dial. Maximum aperture is displayed in the top control panel: ... 134 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 149
devices connect to the MC-35 using a cable with a D-sub 9-pin connector provided by the manufacturer of the GPS device. See the MC-35 instruction manual for details. Before turning the camera on, set the GPS device to NMEA mode (4800 baud). MC-35 When the camera establishes communication with - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 150
Taking Photographs-Two-Button Reset Two-Button Reset Restoring Default Settings The camera settings listed below can be restored to default values by holding the WB and ISO buttons down together for more than two seconds (these buttons are marked by a green dot). The control panels turn off brie - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 151
More About Playback Playback Options This section details the operations that can be performed during playback, including thumbnail playback, playback zoom, and photo information display. 137 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 152
Single-Image Playback To play photographs back, press the will be displayed in the monitor. button. The most recent photograph More About Playback To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the button or press the shutter-release button halfway. To view camera menus ( 39), press the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 153
if photo was taken with VR lens ( 244). ‡Displayed in yellow if photo was taken with high-speed crop on. 12 3 CAMERA :NIKON D2Xs METERING :MATRIX 4 5 SHUTTER :1/250 APERTURE :F5.6 6 7 EXPOSURE MODE:PROGRAM EXP.+/- :0.0 8 9 FOCAL LENGTH :56mm AF / VR :S / VR-On 10 100-1 11 12 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 154
More About Playback Page 4 (Shooting Data 2) * 1 Voice memo icon ...149 7 Sharpening 68 2 Protect status.........145 8 Color mode 72 3 ISO sensitivity 52 9 Image comment ....217 4 White balance .........55 10 High-speed crop ......41 5 White balance 11 Folder number/frame adjustment 57 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 155
↔ highlight display off ↔ RGB. ‡Displayed in yellow if photo was taken with high-speed crop on. Histograms Camera histograms are for use only as a guide and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications. f3-Photo Info/Playback ( 207) The roles of the multi selector buttons can be reversed - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 156
More About Playback Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback To display images in "contact sheets" of four or nine images, press the button and rotate the main command dial. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: TToo Change number of images displayed Toggle - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 157
More About Playback To Record/ play voice memo Change protect status of highlighted photo Display menus Return to shooting mode Press and/or rotate Shutter-release/ Description If voice memo has not been recorded for highlighted photo, voice memo will be recorded while button is pressed ( 148). - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 158
More About Playback Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the button to zoom in on the image displayed in single-image playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail playback. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect: ToTo Cancel/ resume zoom Select area - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 159
More About Playback Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame, zoom, and thumbnail playback, the button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the button or the Delete option in the playback menu, and have DOS "read-only" status - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 160
More About Playback Deleting Individual Photographs To delete a photograph displayed in single-image or zoom playback, or the photograph highlighted in thumbnail playback, press the button. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. 1 Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list. 2 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 161
Voice Memos Recording and Playback The D2Xs is equipped with a built-in microphone, allowing voice memos to be added to photographs. Voice memos can be played back over the camera's built-in speaker. 147 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 162
list. 1 Ready the camera for recording. Shooting Mode At default settings, voice memos can not be recorded in shooting mode. To enable automatic or manual voice memo recording, select the appropriate option for Voice memo in the camera setup menu ( 213). Voice memos can only be added to the last - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 163
Voice Memos Interrupting Recording Recording will end automatically if: • The button is pressed to display the menus • The button is pressed • The shutter-release button is pressed halfway • The camera is turned off During interval timer photography, recording will end automatically about two - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 164
review in playback menu, recording (auto and will begin when shutter-release button is released manual) after shooting. Recording ends when button is pressed or after specified recording time has ended. Manual Memo can be recorded for most recent photograph by pressing and only holding button ( 148 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 165
memo will be deleted and replaced by new memo. Voice memos can not be overwritten in playback mode. Voice Memo Button This option controls manual recording. Highlight Voice memo button in the setup menu ( 213) and press the multi selector to the right. The following options are available: ToOption - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 166
Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos Voice memos can be played back over the camera's built-in speaker when the associated image is viewed in single-frame playback or highlighted in the thumbnail list. The presence of a voice memo is indicated by an icon. TToo Start/end playback Delete voice memo - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 167
Voice Memos Voice Memo Playback Options The Audio output option in the setup menu controls whether voice memos are played back over the camera's built-in speaker or by a device to which the camera is connected via the EG-D2 audio/video cable. When sound is played back over the built-in speaker, the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 168
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Menu Guide Index to Menu Options Changes to a variety of camera settings are made with the help of menus that appear in the camera monitor. This chapter - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 170
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu The Playback Menu Managing Images The playback menu contains the following options: Option Delete Playback folder Slide show Hide image Print set - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 171
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu Deleting Selected Photographs: Selected Choosing Selected displays the photographs in the folder or folders selected in the Playback folder menu ( 158) as - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 172
Guide- a selection. Option Description ND2XS Images in all folders created by the D2Xs will be visible during playback. Images in all folders created by cameras to the Design Rule All for Camera File System (DCF)-all Nikon digital cameras and most other makes of digital camera-will be visible - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 173
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu Slide Show To play images back one after the other in an automated "slide show," highlight Slide show in the playback menu ( - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 174
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu The dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends or when the button is pressed to pause playback. Press the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 175
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu Hide Image The Hide image option is used to hide or reveal selected photographs. Hidden images are visible only in the Hide - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 176
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu Revealing All Photographs: Deselect All Choosing Deselect all? displays the confirmation dialog shown at right. Press the multi selector up or - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 177
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu Print Set Print set is used to create a digital " from print orders stored on the memory card. Before printing, check that the printer or print service supports DPOF. Pictures selected using Print set can also be printed on PictBridge printers via direct USB connection - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 178
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu Modifying the Print Order: Select/Set Choosing Select/set displays the photographs in the folder or folders selected in the Playback folder - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 179
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu Removing All Images from the Print Order: Deselect All use a computer or other device to delete images. Either action could cause problems during printing. Exif version 2.21 The D2Xs supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 180
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu Display Mode To choose the information listed in the photoinformation display ( 139), highlight Display mode in the playback menu ( 156) and press - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 181
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu After Delete To choose whether the following or previous picture is displayed after an image is deleted, highlight After delete in the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 182
Menu Guide-The Shooting Menu The Shooting Menu Shooting Options The shooting menu contains three pages of options: Option Shooting menu bank Reset shooting menu Active folder - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 183
Menu Guide-The Shooting Menu Shooting Menu Bank All shooting menu options except interval timer and multiple exposure settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 184
Menu Guide-The Shooting Menu Renaming Shooting Menu Banks 1 Highlight Rename and press the multi selector to the right. 2 A list of shooting menu banks will be dis- - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 185
Menu Guide-The Shooting Menu Reset Shooting Menu To restore default settings for the current shooting menu bank ( 169), highlight Reset shooting menu in the shooting menu ( - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 186
Menu Guide-The Shooting Menu Active Folder To select the folder in which subsequent images will be stored, highlight Active folder in the shooting menu ( 168) and - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 187
Menu Guide-The Shooting Menu File Naming Photographs are saved using file names consisting of "DSC_" or "_DSC" followed by a four-digit file number and a three-letter - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 188
Menu Guide-The Shooting Menu Image Quality Eight options are available for image quality. See "Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size" ( 45). Image Size Image size can - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 189
Menu Guide-The Shooting Menu RAW Compression Choose whether to compress NEF (RAW) images created at image-quality settings of NEF (RAW)+JPEG fine, NEF (RAW)+JPEG - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 190
Menu Guide-The Shooting Menu High ISO NR Photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce "noise." Highlight High ISO NR in the shooting - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 191
Menu Guide-The Shooting Menu Color Space Choose from sRGB and Adobe RGB color spaces. See new image by superimposing two existing RAW photographs. The RAW photographs must have been created using the D2Xs and be on the same memory card. See "Taking Photographs: Overlay/Multiple Exposure" ( 118). - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 192
Menu Guide-The Shooting Menu Trim Create a cropped copy of an existing photograph. See "Taking Photographs: Trimming Photographs" ( 123). Interval Timer Shooting Take photographs automatically at pre- - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 193
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom settings are used to fine-tune a variety of camera settings to suit the user's preferences, creating - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 194
Menu Guide-Custom Settings The following Custom Settings are available: C Bank select R Menu reset a Autofocus a1 AF-C mode priority a2 AF-S mode priority a3 Group dynamic AF - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 195
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Options d Shooting/display d1 Shooting speed CL-Mode 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 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 196
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting C: Custom Setting Bank Custom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effect - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 197
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting R: Reset CSM Menu To restore default settings for the current Custom Settings bank ( 182), highlight Menu reset in the top level - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 198
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Default settings are listed below. Option Default a1 AF-C mode priority fps rate a2 AF-S mode priority Focus a3 Group dynamic AF a4 Lock-on Pattern 1/ Center area Normal a5 AF activation Shutter/AF-ON a6 Focus area illum Manual focus mode On Continuous mode - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 199
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting a1: AF-C Priority Selection This option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 200
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting a3: Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AF This option controls how focus areas are grouped in group dynamic-AF ( 79) and - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 201
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Focus areas are grouped as follows (illustrations show the display in the top control panel): Pattern 1 Pattern 2 * Center area Top Left† Center Right† - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 202
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting a4: Focus Tracking with Lock-On This option controls how autofocus adjusts to sudden large changes in the distance to the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 203
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting a6: Focus Area Illumination The options Active focus area displayed when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • Off: Focus areas not displayed in manual fo- cus mode. Controls whether active focus area is displayed in CH (continuous high-speed) or CL - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 204
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting a7: Focus Area Select By default, the focus-area display is bounded by the four outer focus areas so that, for - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 205
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting b1: ISO Auto Control If On is selected for this option, the camera will automatically adjust ISO sensitivity when necessary to - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 206
Menu Guide-Custom Settings When On is selected, the rear control-panel display shows ISO-AUTO and ISO-A appears in the viewfinder sidebar. These indicators flash - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 207
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Exposure mode Custom Setting b4: EV Steps for Exposure Compensation This option determines whether adjustments to exposure compensation are made in increments equivalent - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 208
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting b6: Center Weight Area When calculating exposure, center-weighted metering assigns the greatest weight to a circle in the center of the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 209
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting c1: AE Lock Buttons This option determines what controls lock exposure. Highlight c1 AE lock in the second level of the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 210
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting c3: Auto Meter-off Delay This option controls how long the camera continues to meter exposure when no operations are performed: 4 s, 6 s ( - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 211
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting d1: CL-Mode Shooting Speed This option determines the rate at which photographs can be taken in CL (continuous low-speed) - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 212
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting d3: Exposure Delay Mode Shutter release can be delayed until about 0.4 s after the shutter-release button is pressed, reducing camera shake - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 213
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting d4: File Number Sequence When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file new by adding one to the last file - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 214
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Option Description Rear control panel Controls whether rear control panel shows ISO sensitivity or number of exposures remaining. Press multi selector up or - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 215
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting e1: Flash Sync Speed Setting This option controls flash sync speed regardless of the setting chosen, shutter speeds can be as slow as 30 s in shutter-priority auto and manual exposure modes or when the flash is set to slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, or red- - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 216
Guide -80DX or SB-28DX Speedlight (auto aperture).* Off Aperture specified manually using Speedlight controls (non-TTL auto). * To use auto aperture Activates Modeling Flash This option determines whether optional Speedlights that support the Creative Lighting System (CLS) emit a modeling flash - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 217
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting e5: Auto Bracketing Set This option controls what settings are affected when auto bracketing is in effect. Highlight e5 Auto BKT - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 218
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting e6: Auto Bracketing in M Exposure Mode This option controls what settings are affected when AE & flash or AE only is selected for Custom Setting e5 in manual exposure mode. Highlight e6 Manual mode bkting in the second level of the CSM menu ( 181) and press - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 219
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting e8: Auto Bracketing Selection Method This option or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection. Option Description Manual value select Pressing button, rotate main command dial to select number of (default) shots, sub- - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 220
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection. Option Description Pressing center - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 221
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting f2: When Multi Selector Is Pressed If desired, the multi selector can be used to activate the exposure meters or initiate - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 222
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting f4: FUNC. Button Press This option None (default) No operation is performed when FUNC. button is pressed. FV lock If attached Speedlight supports Creative Lighting System (CLS), flash value locks when FUNC. button is pressed. Press again to cancel - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 223
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting f5: FUNC. Button + Command Dials This option controls the operation performed by pressing the FUNC. button and rotating the command dials. - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 224
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting f6: Customize Command Dials This option controls the operation of the main and sub-command dials. Highlight f6 Command dials in - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 225
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Option Description Controls functions performed by command dials during playback or when menus are displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 226
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting f7: Setting Method for Buttons and Dials This option allows adjustments that are normally made by holding a button and rotating a command - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 227
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu The Setup Menu Camera Setup The setup menu contains three pages of options: Option Format LCD brightness Mirror lock-up Video mode - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 228
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Format Memory cards must be formatted before first Before formatting, be sure to transfer to a computer any pictures you would like to keep. FAT 32 The D2Xs supports FAT 32, allowing use of memory cards with capacities of over 2 GB. FAT 16 is used when reformatting cards - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 229
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu LCD Brightness To adjust monitor brightness, highlight LCD brightness in the setup menu ( 213) and press the multi selector to the right. - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 230
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Video Mode Before connecting your camera to a video device such as a television or VCR ( 234), choose a video mode setting that matches the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 231
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Image Comment Using this option, brief texts comment can be added to photographs as they are taken. Comments can be viewed when - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 232
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Auto Image Rotation The D2Xs is equipped with a built-in sensor that detects camera orientation. Information from this sensor can be embedded in photographs as they are taken, allowing portrait ( - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 233
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Recent Settings The following options are available: Option Description Select Yes to lock Recent Settings menu so Lock that no items can - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 234
operation of the See "Voice Memos" ( 151). button. Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Audio Output This menu contains output options for voice Millennium Edition (Me) Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Choose Mass Storage Not supported * Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or later required for Camera Control Pro. - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 235
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Dust Off Ref Photo This option is used to acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off function in Capture NX (available separately; for more information, see the Capture NX User's Manual). 1 Dust off ref photo is only available when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 236
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu 4 With the lens ten centimeters (four inches) from a bright, featureless white object, frame the object so that nothing else is visible in the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button halfway. In autofocus mode, focus will automatically be set to infinity; in manual - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 237
Menu Guide-The Setup be measured accurately; recalibrate battery before charging (see MH-21 Quick Charger instructions for details). • Not required: calibration not required. Five-level display attached. See the manual provided with the wireless transmitter for details. WT-2 / 2A WT-1 / 1A 223 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 238
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Wireless LAN Options for the WT-2/2A Settings for the WT-2/2A differ depending on whether the transmitter is being used to - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 239
settings 226 Pairing options 226 Auto send 227 Delete after send? 227 Option Send file as 228 Send folder 228 Deselect all? 228 225 Menu Guide-The Setup Menu - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 240
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Network settings: Adjust settings for connection to a wireless network. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and then - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 241
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and then press the multi selector to the right. Option Description - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 242
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Send file as: When sending images taken at settings of NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine, NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal, or NEF (RAW) + JPEG - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 243
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Wireless LAN Options for the WT-1/1A The following options are available when the WT-1/1A is connected. Transceiver Turn the WT-1/ - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 244
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Delete After Send? Choose whether to delete photographs after transmission. See "Delete after send" ( 227). Send File As When sending images taken - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 245
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Network Settings Adjust network settings for connection to information into photographs as they are taken, allowing alterations to the image to be detected using Nikon's optional Image Authentication software ( 250). To turn image authentication on or off, highlight Image - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 246
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Save/Load Settings Select Save settings to save all camera settings except the date and time ( 17) and monitor brightness ( 215) to - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 247
Connections Connecting to External Devices Photographs and camera menus can be displayed on a television screen or recorded to video tape. If the supplied software is installed, the camera can be connected to a computer and photographs copied to disk for editing, viewing, printing, or long-term - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 248
-Television Playback Television Playback Connecting the Camera to a Video Device The supplied EG-D2 audio / video (A / V) cable can be used to connect the D2Xs to a television or VCR for playback or recording. 1 Turn the camera off. The EG-D2 Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 249
from Nikon, including Capture NX, which supports batch processing and more advanced image editing options, and Camera Control Pro, which can be used to control the camera directly from the computer. Before Connecting the Camera Install the necessary software after reading the manuals - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 250
, the camera displays will only change when Camera Control Pro is running). Photographs can be transferred to the computer as described in the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD). If Camera Control Pro is running, the top control panel will show in place of the number of exposures remaining. Any - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 251
the right mouse button on the removable disk corresponding to the camera and select Eject from the menu that appears. Macintosh Drag the camera volume ("NIKON D2XS") into the Trash. 237 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 252
via the supplied UC-E4 USB cable, selected JPEG images can be printed directly from the camera. Before connecting the printer, confirm that it supports PictBridge. If possible, connect the camera to an EH-6 AC adapter (available separately) to reduce the drain on the battery. 1 Set the USB option in - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 253
5 Turn the camera on. A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge menu. Connections-Connecting to a Printer 6 Press the multi selector up or down to highlight Setup and press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown at right will be displayed; press the multi - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 254
Connections-Connecting to a Printer Printing Selected Photographs To print selected photos, highlight Print in the PictBridge menu and press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown in Step 1 will be displayed. 1 2 Highlight Choose folder. 3 Display list of folders. 4 Highlight folder.* - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 255
1. Selected photos are marked by icon. Press button and press multi selector up or down to specify number of prints (up to 99).‡ ‡ If printer supports cropping, photo can be cropped for printing by pressing button. Dialog shown at right will be displayed; rotate main command dial to zoom in or - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 256
. Error Messages If the dialog shown at right is displayed, an error has occurred. After checking the printer and resolving any problems as directed in the printer manual, press the multi selector up or down to highlight Continue and press the multi selector to the right to resume printing. Select - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 257
Accessories A list of the lenses and other accessories available for the D2Xs. See the latest Nikon catalogs and websites for additional information. Caring for the Camera Information on storage and maintenance. Troubleshooting A list of the error messages displayed by your camera and how to - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 258
not be used with the D2Xs. The lenses that can be used with the D2Xs are listed below. Camera IX-Nikkor lenses can not be used. 2 Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses. 3 Spot metering meters selected focus area. 4 tilting. 6 Manual exposure mode only. 7 See teleconverter manual for list - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 259
-CPU lens data option in shooting menu. 16 Can be used at in manual exposure modes at shutter speeds slower than 1/125 s. If maximum aperture is -CPU Lenses The following accessories and non-CPU lenses can NOT be used with the D2Xs: • Non-AI lenses • Lenses for the F3AF (80 mm f/2.8, • Lenses - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 260
-mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed Lens by the D2Xs, in contrast, is 23.7 × 15.7 mm (high-speed crop off) or 17.7 (highspeed crop on). As a result, the picture angle of photographs taken with the D2Xs differs from the picture angle for 35-mm cameras, even when the focal length of - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 261
D2Xs. Batteries/ ♦ EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: Additional EN-EL4a batteries Chargers/ are available from local retailers and Nikon service Pro (available separately) to control the camera remotely. Both models support IEEE 802.11b and can be used to upload photographs to an - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 262
Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Viewfinder ♦ Focusing Screens: The focusing screens available for the D2Xs are eyepiece listed below. Type B and E screens can also be used with the D2H. accessories Type when attaching the DG-2 Magnifier or DR-3 Right-Angle Viewing Attachment to the D2Xs. 248 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 263
rearinterchange. Use Nikon filters; filters manufactured by other makers may interfere with autofocus or electronic range finding. • The D2Xs can not be Guide Number of Speedlights 38/125 (m/ft, 35-mm zoom head position, ISO 100) and supports i-TTL, TTL, auto aperture (AA), non-TTL auto (A), manual, - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 264
has a Guide Number of Speedlights 30/98 (m/ft, 35-mm zoom head position, ISO 100) and supports i(continued) TTL, TTL, and manual flash control slave flash in i-TTL and manual flash control modes. The built-in AF-assist illuminator can be used with all of the D2Xs's eleven focus areas. For bouncefl - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 265
be used to reduce camera 80 cm Remote Cord shake or keep the shutter open during a time exposure. (2´7˝) MC-35 GPS Connects GPS devices to D2Xs via PC cable supplied by Adapter Cord manufacturer of GPS device ( 135). - MC-36 Remote Cord Remote shutter release; can be used for interval timer - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 266
Technical Notes-Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D2Xs: SDCFB 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB, 4 GB SDCFB (Type II) 300 MB SanDisk SDCF2B (Type II) 256 MB SDCFH (Ultra II) 256 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 267
salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. The camera may be damaged if foreign matter gets inside the camera body. Nikon cannot accept liability for damage caused by dirt or sand. These elements are made of glass and are easily damaged. Remove Lens, dust and lint - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 268
place. Replacing Focusing Screens Do not touch the surface of the mirror or focusing screens. Focusing Screens Use only screens designated for use in the D2Xs. Framing Grids The display in type E focusing screens may be slightly out of position depending on how the focusing screen is placed. 254 - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 269
Technical Notes-Caring for the Camera Replacing the Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by a CR1616 lithium battery with a life of about four years. If the icon is displayed in the top control panel while the exposure meters are on, the battery is running low and needs to be replaced. - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 270
Technical Notes-Caring for the Camera The Low-Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera's picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. Although this filter prevents foreign objects from adhering directly to the image sensor, under certain conditions dirt or dust on the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 271
not use a blower-brush, as the bristles could damage the filter. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. 3 Turn the camera off. The mirror will return to the down position and the - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 272
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Understanding Error Messages and Displays This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder, control panel, and monitor when there is a problem with the camera. Consult the list below before contacting your retailer or Nikon manually. - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 273
Troubleshooting Indicator Control Viewpanel finder Problem Solution (blinks) (blinks) selected in shutter-pri- Change shutter speed or se- 90, ority auto. lect manual exposure mode. 94 Speedlight that does not support , consult with Nikon-authorized 2 service representative. Memory insuf - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 274
Troubleshooting Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution • Error accessing memory • Use Nikon-approved card. 252 card. • Check that contacts are 2 clean. If card is damaged, THIS CARD contact retailer or Nikon 123 cropped. taken with D2Xs. A Note on Electronically-Controlled - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 275
(S) 3216 × 2136 (L), 2400 × 1600 (M), 1600 × 1064 (S) Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Compatible lenses* Type G or ash for digital SLR, and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data * IX Nikkor -servo AF (C); manual (M); predictive focus tracking automatically activated - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 276
Autofocus TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM2000 autofocus module 005-pixel RGB sensor Matrix 3D color matrix metering II supported with type G and D lens- es; color matrix program; shutter-priority auto; aperture priority auto; manual Exposure compensation -5 - +5 EV in increments - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 277
Available with such Speedlights as SB-800, 28, 27, and 22s Range-priority manual Available with SB-800 Sync modes Front curtain sync (normal), slow sync, rear- lock Nikon Creative With CLS-compatible flash units such as SB-800, SB-600, Lighting System (CLS) SU-800, and SB-R200, supports Advanced - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 278
¼˝ (ISO) Firmware User upgradeable Supported languages Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, manual may contain. Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D2Xs is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or Nikon service - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 279
Technical Notes-Specifications Quick Charger / Rechargeable Battery The supplied MH-21 Quick Charger is for use with Nikon EN-EL4 and EN-EL4a rechargeable Li-ion batteries. The MH-21 is equipped with battery calibration feature and charge lamps that glow, blink, or - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 280
power outlet. The charge and calibration lights will remain off. 3 Insert the battery (terminals first), aligning the end of the battery with the guide and then sliding the battery in the direction indicated until it clicks into place. Charging will begin when the battery is inserted. The charge - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 281
charging will begin. Troubleshooting • If the lamps blink when no battery is inserted: the MH-21 has malfunctioned. Unplug the charger immediately and contact a Nikon service representative. • If the calibration and charge lamps all flash at once when a battery is inserted: a problem occurred during - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 282
tak- ing care to avoid burns. Take the charger to a Nikon representative for inspection. Precautions for Use: Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries • Do not connect the product to any device not specifically referred to in this manual. • Before using the product for the first time or after an extended period - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 283
V (50/60 Hz) Charging output DC 12.6 V/1200 mA Supported batteries Nikon EN-EL4/EN-EL4a rechargeable Li-ion batteries Charging time * Approximately 180 g (6.3 oz), excluding terminal cover Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 284
with a fully-charged (2500 mAh) EN-EL4a battery and an AF-S VR 70-200 mm f/2.8G IF ED lens (VR off) under the following standard Nikon test conditions: continuous highspeed shooting mode; high-speed crop mode off; continuous-servo autofocus; image quality set to JPEG Normal; image size set to Large - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 285
e1: Flash sync speed, 201 e2: Flash shutter speed, 201 e3: AA flash mode, 202 e4: Modeling flash, 202 e5: Auto BKT set, 203 e6: Manual mode bkting, 204 e7: Auto BKT Order, 204 e8: Auto BKT selection, 205 f1: Center button, 205-206 f2: Multi selector, 207 f3: Photo info - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 286
Exposure compensation, 99 Exposure delay mode, 198 Exposure meters, 86. See also Auto meter off Exposure mode, 87-95 aperture-priority auto, 92-93 manual, 94-95 programmed auto, 88-89 shutter-priority auto, 90-91 F FINE. See Image quality Flash, 108-116. See also Speedlight bracketing, 100 Flash - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 287
-CPU, 244-245 type D, 20, 244, 246 type G, 20, 244, 246 Long time-exposures, 94 Low-pass filter, 256-257 M M. See Exposure mode, manual; Manual focus; Image size Manual focus, 85 Memory buffer, 43-44, 50 Memory card, 22-24 approved, 252 capacity of, 50-51 formatting, 23, 214 Metering, 86 3D color - Nikon D2Xs | D2Xs User's Manual - Page 288
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En
The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography
with the
DIGITAL CAMERA