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). Exposure mode Focus area Top control panel Image size White balance Rear control panel ISO sensitivity Image quality Option Default Description Image quality NORM (JPEG Normal) Pictures are compressed for balance between image quality and file size that is ideal for 45- snapshots. 48 Image size L 48- (Large) Images are 4,288 × 2,848 pixels in size. 49 ISO sensitivity White balance 100 A (Auto) Sensitivity (digital equivalent of film speed) 52- set to value roughly equivalent to ISO 100. 53 White balance is adjusted automatically for 55- natural colors under most types of lighting. 67 Built-in exposure program automatically ad- Exposure justs shutter speed and aperture for optimal 87- mode (Programmed auto) exposure in most situations. 95 Focus Camera focuses on subject in center focus area Center focus area area. 76 2.1 Set the shooting mode to single frame ( 43) Hold the mode-dial lock release down (ቢ) and turn the shooting mode dial (ባ) to S (single frame). At this setting, the camera will take one photograph each time the shutter-release button is pressed. 29