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Summary of Contents for D2X

Page 1: ...En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA ...

Page 2: ... D2X however is designed to be used with interchangeable lenses and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged Once inside the camera this foreign matter may adhere to the low pass filter where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions To prevent foreign matter from entering the camera do not exchange lenses in dusty environments To protect the camer...

Page 3: ... have mastered the basics of digital pho tography you can read these sections for complete information on when and how to use camera controls Now you are ready to take photographs and play them back on camera menus and custom settings Menu Guide Connections Technical Notes More About Playback Voice Memos First Steps Getting to Know the Camera Basic Photography Basic Playback Choosing a Shooting Mo...

Page 4: ...r accident remove the battery and or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon authorized service center for inspection Observe proper precautions when han dling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if im properly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product Be sure the product is off before replacing batteries If you are using an AC adapter be...

Page 5: ...egulations Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot dur ing use Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera CD ROMs The CD ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment P...

Page 6: ...from a blower These actions could scratch deform or tear the curtain Handle all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the battery chamber card slot or connector covers These parts are especially susceptible to damage Cleaning When cleaning the camera body use a blower to remove dust and lint then wipe gently with a soft dry cloth After using your camera at the beach or seaside wipe off any ...

Page 7: ...er source Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted Forc ibly cutting power to the product in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry To prevent an accidental inter ruption of power avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is ...

Page 8: ...t any time and without prior notice Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area address provided separately This equipment has bee...

Page 9: ...ssued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities is sued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or reproduce pass ports issued by the government licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as...

Page 10: ...tograph 31 Step 4 Focus 32 Step 5 Check Exposure 33 Step 6 Take the Photograph 34 Basic Playback 35 Taking Photographs 37 Using Camera Menus 39 High Speed Crop 41 Choosing a Shooting Mode 43 Image Quality and Size 45 Image Quality 45 Image Size 48 Sensitivity ISO Equivalency 52 White Balance 54 Fine Tuning White Balance 56 Choosing a Color Temperature 58 Preset White Balance 59 Image Adjustment 67...

Page 11: ...s 109 Flash Sync Modes 112 FV Lock 114 Flash Contacts and Indicators 116 Overlay Multiple Exposure 117 Interval Timer Photography 122 Self Timer Mode 127 Non CPU Lenses 128 Using a GPS Unit 132 Two Button Reset 133 More About Playback 135 Single Image Playback 136 Photo Information 137 Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback 140 Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 142 Protecting Photographs from...

Page 12: ...70 File Naming 171 Image Quality 171 Image Size 172 Hi Speed Crop 172 JPEG Compression 172 Raw Compression 172 White Balance 172 Long Exp NR 173 High ISO NR 173 ISO 174 Image Sharpening 174 Tone Compensation 174 Color Space 174 Color Mode 174 Hue Adjustment 175 Image Overlay 175 Multiple Exposure 175 Interval Timer Shooting 175 Non CPU Lens Data 175 Custom Settings 176 The Setup Menu 209 Format 21...

Page 13: ... 216 Dust Off Ref Photo 217 Battery Info 219 Wireless LAN 219 Firmware Version 227 Connections 229 Television Playback 230 Connecting to a Computer 231 Connecting to a Printer 234 Technical Notes 239 Optional Accessories 240 Lenses for the D2X 240 Other Accessories 243 Caring for the Camera 249 Troubleshooting 254 Specifications 257 Index 262 ...

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Page 15: ...ls and conventions used Getting to Know the Camera Bookmark this section and refer to it for infor mation on the names and functions of camera parts First Steps This section details the steps required to ready the camera for use inserting the battery and memory card attaching a lens and camera strap and setting the date time and language Introduction Getting Started ...

Page 16: ...swers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and pho tography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area See the URL below for contact information http nikonimaging com Replacing This Manual Should you lose this manual replacements can be ordered for a fee from any autho rized Nikon service representative Thank you for your ...

Page 17: ...er the power switch is released the illuminator will remain lit while the camera exposure meters are active or until the shutter is released Getting to Know the Camera Camera Controls and Displays Eyelet for camera strap 15 Mode dial lock release 44 Mode dial 44 Bracketing button 98 103 Flash sync mode button 113 Command lock button 94 Accessory shoe 116 Diopter adjustment knob 31 Top control pane...

Page 18: ...caps on inside of cover USB connector under cover 232 Lens release button 21 Focus mode selector 72 Battery cover latch 16 DC in connector under cover 243 Sub command dial 12 Depth of field preview button 85 Sub command dial for vertical shooting 12 Shutter release button for vertical shooting 31 Vertical shooting shutter release button lock 31 73 Connector for optional WT 2 2A or WT 1 1A wireless...

Page 19: ... 52 Image quality size QUAL button 46 49 White balance WB button 54 66 Microphone 146 Microphone button 146 AF ON button for vertical shooting 73 Main command dial for vertical shooting 12 Card slot cover release button under cover 22 AF area mode selector 76 Focus selector lock 74 Multi selector 14 Memory card slot cover 22 Memory card access lamp 22 24 Main command dial 12 AF ON button 73 AE AF ...

Page 20: ...6 Introduction Getting to Know the Camera The Top Control Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 15 16 17 8 25 23 21 20 9 10 11 12 13 24 18 19 22 ...

Page 21: ... 93 10 Aperture f number 85 94 Aperture number of stops 91 93 Bracketing increment 99 103 Number of shots per interval 124 Maximum aperture non CPU lens 131 PC mode indicator 232 11 Battery indicator 27 12 Frame count 28 13 K appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 51 14 FV lock indicator 114 15 Sync indicator 113 16 Clock battery indicator 19 251 17 GPS connection indicator 132 18 Hig...

Page 22: ...8 Introduction Getting to Know the Camera The Rear Control Panel 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 9 8 13 10 11 12 ...

Page 23: ... remaining 28 Length of voice memo 147 White balance fine tuning 56 White balance preset number 59 Color temperature 58 PC mode indicator 232 6 K appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 51 Color temperature indicator 58 7 Image quality 45 8 Image size 48 9 White balance bracketing indicator 103 10 Voice memo recording indicator shooting mode 147 11 Voice memo status indicator 147 12 Vo...

Page 24: ...pment The supplied type B Brite View III fo cusing screen and optional type E clear matte III grid focusing screen show the four corners of the high speed crop see above See Replacing the Focus ing Screen 250 for information on exchanging focusing screens The Viewfinder Display 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 25 2 1 3 High speed crop ...

Page 25: ...ensation indicator 97 15 Frame count 28 Number of exposures remaining 28 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills 44 Exposure compensation value 97 PC mode indicator 232 16 K appears when memory remains for over 1000 exposures 51 17 Flash ready indicator 116 18 Battery indicator 27 19 FV lock indicator 114 20 Sync indicator 113 21 Aperture stop indicator 91 93 22 Electronic analog expo...

Page 26: ...ose to the shutter release button for vertical shooting 31 Image quality size button Sensitivity button White balance button Flash sync mode button Bracketing button Command lock button Main command dial Exposure compensation button Exposure mode button Sub command dial Image quality and size Set image quality 45 Choose an image size 48 White balance Choose a white balance setting 54 Fine tune whi...

Page 27: ...92 Choose a combination of aperture and shutter speed exposure mode P 87 Set exposure compensation 97 Aperture lock exposure mode A or M 94 Shutter speed lock exposure mode S or M 94 Activate or cancel bracketing select num ber of shots in bracketing sequence 98 103 Select bracketing exposure increment 99 103 Flash settings Choose a flash sync mode for optional Speedlight 112 ...

Page 28: ...ght of current focus area 74 Full frame playback Display next page of photo infor mation 137 Thumbnail playback High light thumbnail to right of current thumbnail 140 Menu navigation Move highlight bar up 40 Help Scroll up 39 Shooting Select focus area above current focus area 74 Full frame playback Display previous image 35 Thumbnail playback Highlight thumbnail above current thumbnail 140 Menu n...

Page 29: ... information on changing the clock battery see Technical Notes Caring for Your Camera 251 To learn more about the lenses available for the D2X see Technical Notes Optional Accessories 240 242 Step 4 Attach a Lens 20 21 Step 5 Insert a Memory Card 22 24 To learn more about compatible memory cards see Technical Notes Approved Memory Cards 248 For more information on formatting memory cards see The S...

Page 30: ...4 Attach the battery cover to the battery The battery can be charged with the cover attached See the instructions provided with the EN EL4 for details 2 5 Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown at right 2 6 Latch the battery chamber cover To prevent the battery from being dislodged during operation be sure the cover is se curely latched Removing the Battery Before removing the battery turn...

Page 31: ...escribed below Turn camera on 3 1 Display menus 3 2 Display SET UP menu 3 3 Position cursor in SET UP menu 3 4 Highlight Language 3 5 Display options 3 6 Highlight option 3 7 Return to SET UP menu 3 8 If option is highlighted press multi selector to left until icon at left of menu is se lected 3 ...

Page 32: ...3 14 UTC field shows time difference between selected time zone and Coordinated Uni versal Time UTC in hours If daylight saving time is in effect in local time zone highlight Daylight saving time and press multi selector to right Press multi selector down to highlight On and press multi selector right Time will automatically be advanced one hour Highlight Date 3 15 Display DATE menu 3 16 3 ...

Page 33: ...e than most watches and household clocks Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary The clock can be reset using the World Time option in the setup menu 209 Return to SET UP menu 3 20 The Clock Battery The clock calendar is powered by a separate non rechargeable CR1616 lithium bat tery with a life of about four years When this battery is exhausted a icon wil...

Page 34: ... is not necessary if you are using a type G lens not equipped with an aperture ring If you are using a lens of another type lock aperture at the minimum setting high est f number If this step is omitted when attaching a CPU lens the aperture displays in the control panel and viewfinder will show a blinking when the camera is turned on Photo graphs can not be taken until the camera is turned off an...

Page 35: ...otographs or the viewfinder display When no lens is in place keep the lens mount covered with the supplied BF 1A body cap When exchanging lens or replacing the body cap keep the lens mount pointed down Detaching the Lens Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses To remove the lens press and hold the lens re lease button while turning the lens clockwise ...

Page 36: ... the camera off before inserting or re moving memory cards 5 2 Open the card slot cover Open the door protecting the card slot cov er release button 햲 and press the release button 햳 to open the card slot 햴 1 2 3 5 3 Insert a memory card Insert the memory card with the rear label toward the monitor 햲 When the mem ory card is fully inserted the green access lamp will light and the eject button will ...

Page 37: ...s A blink ing will appear in the shutter speed display and the frame count will blink Pressing both buttons together a second time will format the memory card Press any other button to exit without formatting During formatting the letters will appear in the frame count dis play When formatting is complete the frame count display will show the number of photographs that can be recorded at current s...

Page 38: ...age the card Do not bend drop or subject to strong physical shocks Do not expose to water high levels of humidity or direct sunlight Removing Memory Cards Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off Before removing the memory card wait for the green card access lamp next to the card slot cover to go out and then turn the camera off Do NOT attempt to remove the card whil...

Page 39: ...Basic Photography This section describes how to use autofocus and programmed auto autoexposure for simple point and shoot photography that will pro duce optimal results in most situations Basic Playback Read this section for information on viewing pho tographs in the monitor Tutorial Basic Photography and Playback ...

Page 40: ...Taking Photographs Focus 72 83 Taking Photographs Exposure 84 105 Step 3 Frame the Photograph 31 To learn how to preview the effects of aperture see Taking Photographs Exposure 85 To learn about optional viewfinder accessories see Technical Notes Optional Accessories 244 Step 4 Focus 32 To learn more about focus options see Taking Photographs Focus 72 83 Step 5 Check Exposure 33 To learn how to ch...

Page 41: ... indicators in viewfinder turn off if no operations are performed for 6s auto meter off Press shutter release button halfway to reactivate display Battery partially discharged flashes flashes Battery exhausted Shutter release disabled Low battery Ready fully charged spare battery The Battery Indicator If the segments in the control panel battery icon blink on and off the camera is calcu lating the...

Page 42: ...onitor when the camera is not in use or when you are transporting the camera To re move the monitor cover hold the camera firmly take the cover by its edges and pull the bottom of the cover gently outwards as shown at right 햲 Once the cover is unlatched you can move it slightly away from the monitor and then remove it as shown 햳 To replace the cover for shooting or storage insert the two projectio...

Page 43: ...e for optimal exposure in most situations A Auto 54 66 White balance is adjusted automatically for natural colors under most types of lighting 100 52 53 Sensitivity digital equivalent of film speed set to value roughly equivalent to ISO 100 L Large 48 49 Images are 4 288 2 848 pixels in size NORM JPEG Normal 45 48 Pictures are compressed for balance between image quality and file size that is idea...

Page 44: ...l automatically focus on the subject in the selected focus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Pictures can only be taken when the camera is in focus 2 4 Choose matrix metering 84 Press the metering selector lock button and rotate the metering selector to matrix metering Matrix metering uses information from all areas of the frame to determine exposure ensuring optimal re sults...

Page 45: ...nder focus pull the diopter adjustment knob out 햲 and rotate it until the viewfinder display and focus brackets are in sharp focus 햳 When operating the diopter adjustment knob with your eye to the view finder be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye Diopter can be adjusted in the range 3m 1 to 1m 1 Corrective lenses available separately 244 allow diopters of 6m 1 to 3m 1 Attac...

Page 46: ... focus in the viewfinder To focus on an off center subject use focus lock 80 81 or select the focus area containing your subject using the multi selector 74 For infor mation on what to do if the camera is unable to focus using autofocus see Getting Good Results with Autofocus 82 Viewfinder display Description Subject in focus Focus point is between camera and subject Focus point is behind subject ...

Page 47: ...d and Camera Shake To prevent blurring caused by camera shake the shutter speed should be faster than the inverse of the focal length of the lens in seconds for example if a lens has a focal length of 50mm shutter speed should be faster than 1 60 s Use of a tripod is recommended when shooting at slower shutter speeds To prevent blur try increasing sensitivity 52 53 or using a VR lens An optional S...

Page 48: ...d taking pictures with the camera focused on the sun or other strong light source Intense light may cause deterioration in the image sensor the camera uses in place of film It may also produce a white blur effect in photographs Rotate Tall 165 This playback menu option controls whether portrait orientation photographs taken with On selected for the Auto image rotation option in the setup menu are ...

Page 49: ... displayed you can return to the first photograph by pressing the multi selector down When the first photograph in memory is displayed you can view the last photograph by pressing the multi selector up Deleting Unwanted Photographs To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor press the button A confirmation dialog will be displayed Press the button again to delete the image and retu...

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Page 51: ...phy described the ba sic 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 Taking Photographs The Details ...

Page 52: ...3 Focus 72 83 High Speed Crop 41 42 Choosing a Shooting Mode 43 44 Sensitivity ISO Equivalency 52 53 White Balance 54 66 Interval Timer Photography 122 126 Self Timer Mode 127 Will I need a flash How will this photograph be used How important is background lighting to the photograph Do I want to combine multiple exposures in a single photograph Is the subject very bright very dark or high contrast...

Page 53: ...To select a different menu Position cursor in selected menu 3 If menu item is highlighted press 1 Select menu 2 Using Camera Menus Basic Menu Operations Recent Settings The Recent Settings menu lists the eight most recently selected items in the shooting and Custom Settings menus Items can be selected in the Recent Settings menu as described on the following page Use this menu to access frequently...

Page 54: ...ame function as pressing the multi selector to the right In some cases a selection can only be made using button or the center of the multi selector Exiting the Menus To exit the menus press the button if a menu option is highlighted press the button twice You can also exit the menus by pressing the button to exit to playback mode or by turning the camera off To exit the menus and focus the camera...

Page 55: ...on Off default High speed crop off Photographs include entire area visible in view finder On High speed crop on High speed crop indicator is displayed in top control panel and blinks in viewfinder Corners of high speed crop are dis played in viewfinder when focus area lights The Hi Speed Crop Menu 1Highlight Hi speed Crop in the shooting menu 166 and press the multi selector to the right 2Highligh...

Page 56: ...d Crop for Custom Setting f4 FUNC button 205 Busy If high speed crop is turned on or off while pictures are being recorded to the memory card will flash in the top control panel and no photographs can be taken until all pictures have been recorded or the original high speed crop setting has been restored Camera Off Display If high speed crop is on when the camera is turned off the high speed crop ...

Page 57: ...on Mode Use the self timer for self portraits or to reduce blurring caused by camera shake 127 Self timer Press shutter release button once to raise mirror again to take photo graph shutter will be released automatically if shutter release button is not pressed for 30s after mirror up Mirror will be lowered after shutter is released Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in situations in which ...

Page 58: ...ain in the buffer the power will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been recorded To turn the cam era off without recording the images in the buffer press the button while turning the camera off keep the button pressed for at least one second after turning the camera off If the battery is exhausted while images remain in the buffer the shutter release will be disabled and the images ...

Page 59: ...it depth of 8 bits per channel 24 bit color Time needed to record images increases JPEG Normal Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 8 JPEG Fine Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 4 JPEG Basic Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 16 NEF Raw NEF JPEG NEF RAW images can only be viewed in PictureProject or in Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 or later ...

Page 60: ...ess the multi selector to the right 2Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right The shooting menu will be displayed The QUAL Button Press the QUAL button and rotate the main com mand dial note that Raw compression and JPEG compression can only be adjusted from the shooting menu Image quality is displayed in the rear control panel and viewfinder sidebar Rear control pane...

Page 61: ...es 48 high sensitivity 52 complex scenes image quality settings of RAW BASIC or BASIC or heavy sharpening 67 To choose an option 1Highlight JPEG compression in the shooting menu 166 and press the multi selector to the right File Names Photographs are stored as image files with names of the form DSC_nnnn xxx where nnnn is a four digit number between 0001 and 9999 assigned automatically in ascending...

Page 62: ...Raw JPEG Normal NEF Raw JPEG Basic or NEF Raw Image Size Image size is measured in pixels Smaller sizes produce smaller files making them suited to distribution via e mail or inclusion in web pages Conversely the larger the image the larger the size at which it can be printed without becoming noticeably grainy Choose image size according to the space available on the memory card and the task at ha...

Page 63: ... command dial Note that the option selected does not affect the size of NEF RAW images When opened in PictureProject or Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 or later NEF images are 4 288 2 848 high speed crop off or 3 216 2 136 high speed crop on pixels in size The Image Size Menu 1Highlight Image size in the shooting menu 166 and press the multi selector to the right The QUAL Button Image size can also be...

Page 64: ...35 S 1 5MB 538 22 0 84MB 919 35 JPEG Normal 5 L 2 9MB 274 22 1 7MB 473 35 M 1 7MB 473 22 0 95MB 822 35 S 0 76MB 1000 22 0 44MB 1700 35 JPEG Basic 5 L 1 5MB 538 22 0 85MB 919 35 M 0 85MB 919 22 0 49MB 1500 35 S 0 39MB 1900 22 0 23MB 3100 35 1 All figures are approximate Size of JPEG files varies with scene recorded 2 Maximum number of frames that can be stored in memory buffer Drops when Long Exp N...

Page 65: ...detailed the image the larger the resulting file and the fewer the images that can be stored Large Capacity Memory Cards When enough memory remains on the memory card to record a thousand or more pictures at current settings the number of exposures remaining will be shown in thousands rounded down to the nearest hundred e g if there is room for approximately 1 260 exposures the exposure count disp...

Page 66: ...ity Sensitivity can be adjusted using the ISO option in the shooting menu or by pressing the ISO button and rotating the main command dial The ISO Menu 1Highlight ISO in the shooting menu 166 and press the multi selector to the right Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Reacting Faster to Light 2Highlight the desired option and press the multi selector to the right The shooting menu will be displayed The I...

Page 67: ...er to help ensure optimum exposure Sensitivity can not be set to HI 1 or HI 2 while ISO auto is on and On can not be selected for ISO auto is when ISO is set to HI 1 or HI 2 b2 ISO Step Value 189 Depending on the option selected for Custom Setting b2 sensitivity can also be set in increments equivalent to or 1EV ISO step value set to 1 2 step ISO step value set to 1 step If possible the current se...

Page 68: ... can not be achieved with auto white balance choose an option from the list above or use preset white balance Approximate color temperature White balance adjusted automatically using color temperature measured by 1 005 pixel RGB sen sor image sensor and ambient light sensor For best results use type G or D lens With SB 800 or SB 600 Speedlight white balance reflects condi tions in effect when Spee...

Page 69: ...ns a fine tuning dialog 56 The WB Button White balance can also be set by pressing the WB button and rotating the main command dial White balance is displayed in the rear control panel and viewfinder sidebar Studio Strobe Lighting Auto white balance may not produce the desired results with studio strobe lighting Choose a color temperature use preset white balance or set white balance to Flash and ...

Page 70: ...Fluorescent mode each increment is equivalent to about 10 mired White balance is fine tuned using the White Balance option in the shooting menu or by pressing the WB button and rotating the sub command dial The White Balance Menu 1In the white balance menu 54 highlight an option other than Choose color temp or White balance preset and press the multi selector to the right Color Temperature The per...

Page 71: ...the many different types of fluorescent light source ranging from low temperature stadium lighting to high temperature mercury vapor lamps Mired Any given change in color temperature produces a greater difference in color at low color temperatures than it would at higher color temperatures For example a change of 1000K produces a much greater change in color at 3000K than at 6000K Mired calculated...

Page 72: ...ith the WB button and sub command dial The White Balance Menu 1In the white balance menu 54 highlight an Choose color temp and press the multi selector to the right 2Highlight the desired color temperature and press the multi selector to the right The shooting menu will be displayed The WB Button At a setting of Choose color temp color temperature can be selected by pressing the WB button and rota...

Page 73: ... values for preset white balance in presets d 0 d 4 White balance values recorded with options 1 and 2 are stored in preset d 0 To prevent this value from being replaced the next time white balance is measured the value stored in d 0 can be copied to presets d 1 d 4 for long term storage 66 White balance values copied using options 3 and 4 are also stored in presets d 1 d 4 A descriptive comment c...

Page 74: ...tings 18 diffusion panel can be used to make reference object appear gray Reference Neutral gray object Color of light source is measured by sensor on camera pentaprism and white balance adjusted to produce natural coloration without reference object Use when subject is under same lighting as camera Light source 1Press the WB button and rotate the main com mand dial until is displayed in the rear ...

Page 75: ...a sure a value for white balance and store it in preset d 0 No photograph will be recorded white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus To measure the color of the light source make sure that the ambient light sensor is lit by the light source and press the FUNC button The camera will calculate a value for white balance and store it in preset d 0 To exit without me...

Page 76: ...ng a neutral gray or white reference object The new value for white balance will be stored in preset d 0 automatically replacing the previous value for this preset no confirmation dialog will be displayed If white balance was set using a reference object a thumbnail will be displayed in the preset white balance list Presets measured using the ambient light sensor are marked by a icon To use the ne...

Page 77: ... selector up down left or right to high light the desired preset To select the high lighted preset and return to shooting mode without completing steps 3 5 press the button 3Press the center of the multi selector to display the menu shown at right To view options for other presets highlight the name of the cur rent preset d 0 d 4 and press the multi selector right Selecting a White Balance Preset ...

Page 78: ...lance preset highlight the preset in the thumbnail display and press the center of the multi selector as described in steps 1 3 on the previous page The menu shown at right will be displayed 1Press the multi selector up or down to high light Edit comment 3Press the button to return to the thumbnail display 2Press the multi selector to the right to display the text edit dialog Edit the comment as d...

Page 79: ...Select image 2Press the multi selector to the right to display the photographs on the memory card Only photographs taken with the D2X will be dis played other images can not be selected 3Press the multi selector up down left or right to highlight the desired image To view the highlighted image full frame press the but ton Press the button again to return to the thumbnail list 4Press the center of ...

Page 80: ...it white balance when RAW photographs taken with the D2X are displayed on a computer The edited value can be copied directly to a white balance preset while the camera is connected to a computer or the image can be saved to the camera memory card and the white balance value copied using the Select image option in the preset menu Any comments created with Nikon Capture 4 will also be copied to the ...

Page 81: ...s are adjusted Amount of sharpening varies from shot to shot even in scenes of same type to take multiple shots with same sharpening choose dif ferent setting For best results use a type G or D lens Auto default Camera sharpens all images the same standard amount Normal Description Option Images are sharpened less than the standard amount Low Images are sharpened slightly less than the standard am...

Page 82: ...esults use a type G or D lens Auto default Camera uses same standard curve for all images Suited to most scenes whether dark or bright Normal Description Option Produces softer images Prevents highlights on portrait subjects from being washed out in direct sunlight Less contrast Choose this curve to preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low contrast subjects More contrast Nikon Capture 4 v...

Page 83: ... ICC color profile is em bedded in TIFF photographs taken in the Adobe RGB color space allowing applications that support color management to automatically select the correct color space For more information see the documentation provided with the application or device Suiting Colors to a Workflow Color Space The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduc tion Choose a...

Page 84: ...y different palettes Choose for portrait shots I default Choose for photographs that will be extensively processed or retouched This option is available only when AdobeRGB is selected for Color space II Description Option Choose for nature or landscape shots III Mode II If sRGB is chosen for Color space when Color mode is set to Mode II Color mode will be reset to the mode in effect when sRGB was ...

Page 85: ...ering amounts of red green and blue light By mixing two colors of light a variety of different colors can be produced For example red combined with a small amount of green light produces orange If red and green are mixed in equal amounts yel low results while a smaller amount of red produces a yellow green Mixing different amounts of red and blue light produces colors ranging from a reddish purple...

Page 86: ...camera will track subject until focusing is complete and the shutter can be released predictive focus tracking 73 If subject stops moving before shutter is released in focus indicator will appear in viewfinder and focus will lock at this distance S Single servo AF Description Option Camera focuses continuously while shutter release button is pressed halfway If subject moves focus will be adjusted ...

Page 87: ... 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 182 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 185 If AF ON only is sel...

Page 88: ...area rotate the focus selector lock The multi selector can then be used to se lect the focus area The selected focus area is dis played in the top control panel and is highlighted briefly in the viewfinder To select the center focus area or focus area group at any time press the center of the multi selector The focus selector lock can be rotated to the locked position following se lection to preve...

Page 89: ...eas 5 and 10 are not available when high speed crop is on 10 9 8 11 1 7 2 4 5 6 3 a6 Focus Area Illum 186 Custom Setting 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 187 This option can be used to set focus area selection to wrap around a8 Ve...

Page 90: ...elected The top control panel display does not show the focus area selected by the camera for dynamic area AF with closest subject priority a1 AF C Mode Priority 182 In focus mode C continuous servo autofocus photographs can be taken even when the camera is not in focus release priority To ensure that the camera is in focus when the picture is taken choose Focus for Custom Setting a1 AF C mode pri...

Page 91: ...rop is on 41 Single area AF Icon User chooses focus area group see right Camera focuses on center of selected group if subject leaves focus area even briefly camera focuses based on information from other focus areas in same group Use when subject is moving errati cally but place of subject in overall composition is known Group dynamic AF Bottom Top Center Left Right Camera automatically selects f...

Page 92: ... AF S Manual Dynamic area AF Manual camera focuses on center focus area of selected group Group dynamic AF Automatic Dynamic area AF with closest subject priority Manual Single area AF AF C Manual Dynamic area AF Manual camera focuses on center focus area of selected group Group dynamic AF Automatic Dynamic area AF with closest subject priority ...

Page 93: ...area con taining subject closest to camera If subject moves before camera has focused camera will focus based on information from other focus areas Use when sure that subject will be closest object to cam era but unsure where it will appear in final composition Camera continues to focus on subject in selected focus area while shutter release button is pressed halfway Use with moving subjects that ...

Page 94: ...recompose a photograph using focus lock 1Position the subject in the selected focus area and press the shutter re lease button halfway to initiate focus 2Check that the in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder Single servo AF Focus will lock automatically when the in focus indicator appears and remain locked until you remove your finger from the shutter release button Focus can also be locked ...

Page 95: ... succession to be taken at the same focus setting Focus will also remain locked between shots while the AE L AF L button is pressed Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect If the subject moves focus again at the new distance c2 AE L AF L 192 This option controls whether the AE L AF L button locks focus and exposure the de fault setting focus only...

Page 96: ...ons listed below If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus use manual focus 83 or use focus lock 80 to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph AF Assist Illuminators If the subject is dark a Speedlight with an AF assist illuminator can be used to assist the autofocus ...

Page 97: ... confirm whether the subject in the selected fo cus area is in focus After positioning the subject in the active focus area press the shutter release button halfway and rotate the lens focusing ring until 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...

Page 98: ...ctor over 1 245 Center weighted Description Method 1 005 pixel RGB sensor sets exposure based on variety of information from all areas of frame With type G or D lens camera uses 3D color matrix metering II for natural results even when frame is dominated by bright white or yellow or dark black or dark green colors With other CPU lenses 3D range information is not included instead camera uses color...

Page 99: ...imits of the camera exposure metering system are exceeded exposure modes P S and A or optimum exposure can not be achieved at the shutter speed and aperture selected by the user exposure mode M When sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user ISO AUTO will flash in the rear control panel and a flashing ISO A will be displayed in the viewfinder In the camera photo information display...

Page 100: ...otate the main com mand dial until P is displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel 2Frame a photograph focus and shoot Non CPU Lenses Exposure mode A aperture priority auto is automatically selected when a non CPU lens is attached The exposure mode indicator P in the top control panel will blink and A will be displayed in the viewfinder For more information see Aperture Priority Auto 90 Exp...

Page 101: ...lecting another exposure mode performing a two button reset 133 or choosing another setting for Custom Setting b3 EV step 189 Exposure Program The exposure program for programmed auto is shown in the following graph The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with sensitivity ISO equivalency the above graph assumes a sensitivity of ISO 100 equivalent When matrix metering is used values over 161 3 E...

Page 102: ...en 30s and 1 8 000 s Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects high shutter speeds to freeze motion Shutter priority auto is only available with CPU lenses To take photographs in shutter priority auto 1Press the button and rotate the main com mand dial until S is displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel 2Rotate the main command dial to choose the desired shutter...

Page 103: ...mount of under or over exposure and one of the following indicators will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder aperture displays Indicator Description Subject too bright Choose faster shutter speed or lower sensitivity ISO equivalency 52 or use optional Neutral Density ND filter Subject too dark Choose slower shutter speed or higher sensitivity ISO equivalency 52 or use optional Speedli...

Page 104: ...the main subject and background into focus Large apertures low f numbers soften background details and let more light into the camera increasing the range of the flash and making photographs less susceptible to blurring To take photographs in aperture priority auto 1Press the button and rotate the main com mand dial until A is displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel 2Rotate the sub comma...

Page 105: ...be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder shutter speed displays Indicator Description Subject too bright Choose smaller aperture larger f number or lower sensitivity ISO equivalency 52 or use optional Neutral Density ND filter Subject too dark Choose larger aperture smaller f number or higher sensitivity ISO equivalency 52 or use optional Speedlight Aperture Lock Aperture can be locked at ...

Page 106: ...oose a shutter speed and the sub command dial to set aperture Check exposure in the electronic analog exposure displays see right and continue to adjust shutter speed and aperture until the desired exposure is achieved 3Frame a photograph focus and shoot Long Time Exposures At a shutter speed of the shutter will remain open while the shutter release button is held down Nikon recommends using a ful...

Page 107: ...re exceeded the displays will flash EV step set to 1 3 step EV step set to 1 2 step EV step set to 1 step Top control panel View finder Top control panel View finder Top control panel View finder Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1 3 EV Underexposed by EV Underexposed by 1EV Overexposed by more than 3EV At 1 3 step appears in the viewfinder when overexposure exceeds 2EV Long Exp NR 173 To reduce no...

Page 108: ...selected value press the button and rotate the main command dial until shutter speed lock icons appear in the viewfinder and the top control panel To unlock shutter speed press the button and rotate the main command dial until the lock icons disappear from the displays Aperture Lock To lock aperture at the selected value press the button and rotate the sub command dial until aperture lock icons ap...

Page 109: ...he main subject may be under or over exposed To prevent this use autoexposure lock 1Select center weighted or spot metering If using center weighted metering select the center focus area with the multi selector 74 2Position the subject in the selected focus area and press the shutter re lease button halfway With the shutter release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus are...

Page 110: ...uto Shutter speed and aperture flexible program 87 Shutter priority auto Shutter speed Aperture priority auto Aperture The new values can be confirmed in the viewfinder and control panel Note that the metering method can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect changes to metering take effect when the lock is released c1 AE Lock 192 If Release Button is selected for AE lock exposure will lo...

Page 111: ... set to values between 5EV underexposure and 5EV overexposure in increments of 1 3 EV At values other than 0 the 0 at the center of the electronic analog exposure displays will flash and a icon will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder after you release the button The current value for exposure compensation can be confirmed in the electronic analog exposure display or by pressing the b...

Page 112: ... shutter is released each with a different white balance adjustment 103 Only one shot is required to complete the bracketing sequence White balance bracketing is recommended when shooting under mixed lighting or experimenting with different white balance settings White balance bracket ing is not available at white balance settings of Choose color temp or preset or at image qualities of NEF Raw NEF...

Page 113: ...ger displayed in the control panel on top of the camera The program last in effect will be restored the next time bracketing is activated Bracketing can also be cancelled by performing a two button reset 133 although in this case the bracketing program will not be restored the next time bracketing is activated Selecting WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 cancels the current the bracketing program...

Page 114: ... 3 EV 0 3 0 7 0 3 2 3 EV 0 7 1 3 0 3 1EV 1 0 2 0 0 2 1 3 EV 0 0 3 2 2 3 EV 0 0 7 2 1EV 0 1 0 2 1 3 EV 0 0 3 2 2 3 EV 0 0 7 2 1EV 0 1 0 3 1 3 EV 0 0 3 0 3 3 2 3 EV 0 0 7 0 7 3 1EV 0 1 0 1 0 5 1 3 EV 0 0 7 0 3 0 3 0 7 5 2 3 EV 0 1 3 0 7 0 7 1 3 5 1EV 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 9 1EV 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 9 2 3 EV 0 2 7 2 0 1 3 0 7 0 7 1 3 2 0 2 7 9 1 3 EV 0 1 3 1 0 0 7 0 3 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 3 7 1EV 0...

Page 115: ...0 1 5 1 0 0 5 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 7 EV 0 1 5 1 0 0 5 0 5 1 0 1 5 No of shots Control panel display Exposure increment Bracketing order EVs 1 2 Step Selected for EV Step 3 1EV 1 0 0 2 0 3 1EV 1 0 2 0 0 2 1EV 0 1 0 2 1EV 0 1 0 3 1EV 0 1 0 1 0 9 1EV 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 7 1EV 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 5 1EV 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 ...

Page 116: ...en the limits of the camera exposure system are exceeded in programmed auto shutter priority auto or aperture priority exposure mode If Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT set is set AE only or to AE Flash with no Speedlight attached and On is selected for Custom Setting b1 ISO auto the camera will vary sensitivity without varying shutter speed or aperture regardless of the setting chosen for Custom Settin...

Page 117: ...l panel will show and the view finder If the number of shots in the bracketing pro gram is greater than the number of exposures remaining a flashing icon will appear in the top control panel and the frame count and number of exposures remaining will flash A flashing indicator will appear in the view finder and the shutter release will be disabled Shooting can begin when a new memory card is insert...

Page 118: ...olor temp or preset or at an image quality of NEF RAW Selecting NEF Raw NEF JPEG Fine NEF JPEG Normal or NEF JPEG Basic cancels white bal ance bracketing Shooting Mode In single frame and self timer modes the number of copies specified in the white balance program will be created each time the shutter is released In continuous low speed and continuous high speed modes only one shot will be taken e...

Page 119: ... WB increment 3 2 2 0 4 3 1 1 0 2 3 3 3 0 6 Bracketing order 3 1 1 2 0 3 3 3 6 0 3 2 2 4 0 2 1 0 1 2 2 0 2 2 1 0 1 2 3 0 3 2 2 0 2 2 3 0 3 3 2 0 2 2 3 1 0 1 1 3 3 0 3 3 5 1 0 2 1 1 2 5 3 0 6 3 3 6 5 2 0 4 2 2 4 7 1 0 3 2 1 1 2 3 7 2 0 6 4 2 2 4 6 9 1 0 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 7 3 0 9 6 3 3 6 9 9 2 0 8 6 4 2 2 4 6 8 9 3 0 12 9 6 3 3 6 9 12 e7 Auto BKT Order 201 This option can be used to change the bracket...

Page 120: ...e of options available with the Nikon Creative Lighting System CLS including Advanced Wireless Lighting i TTL flash control 107 FV Lock 114 Flash Color Information Communica tion 54 and Auto FP High Speed Sync See the Speedlight manual for details Flash Photography Using Optional Speedlights Modeling Illumination SB 800 and SB 600 Speedlights emit a modeling flash when the camera depth of field pr...

Page 121: ...analyzed in combination with information from matrix metering system to adjust flash output for natural balance between main subject and ambient background lighting If type G or D lens is used distance information is included when calculating flash output Precision of calculation can be increased for non CPU lenses by providing lens data focal length and maximum aperture 128 131 Not available when...

Page 122: ...ect and ambient background lighting Not available when spot metering is used Type G or D lens Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR As above except that range information is not included in regulating flash output Precision of calculation can be increased for non CPU lenses by providing lens data fo cal length and maximum aperture 128 131 Not available when spot metering is used Other l...

Page 123: ... for improved precision Flash mode feature Non TTL auto D TTL3 Auto aperture4 Manual i TTL2 TTL A AA M Repeating flash Rear curtain sync REAR Red eye reduction GN Range priority manual FP high speed sync Flash Color Information Communication Auto FP High Speed Sync11 FV Lock AF assist for multi area AF12 Speedlight SB 800 5 5 SB 800 10 7 SB 80DX SB 28DX 9 8 6 SB 50DX SB 600 SB 6001 Advanced Wirele...

Page 124: ...the SB 27 to A non TTL auto flash 3 Autofocus is only available with AF Micro lenses 60mm 105mm 200mm or 70 180mm 4 When using the SB 11 or SB 14 in A or M mode use the SU 2 with an SC 13 sync cable Although SC 11 and SC 15 sync cables can be used the flash ready indicator will not appear in the viewfinder and shutter speed will not be adjusted automatically 5 Set Speedlight to mode M and select F...

Page 125: ...uminator on SB series 80DX 28DX 28 27 26 and 24 Speedlights will only light if all of the following conditions are met focus mode is set to single servo auto an AF Nikkor lens is used the subject is poorly lit and the center focus area is selected or dynamic area AF is used in combination with closest subject priority In programmed auto the maximum aperture minimum f number is limited ac cording t...

Page 126: ...ripod is recom mended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake Combines red eye reduction with slow sync This mode is only available with SB series 800 600 80DX 28DX 28 27 26 and 25 Speedlights in programmed auto and aperture priority auto exposure modes Use of a tripod is recom mended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake Red eye reduction with slow sync In this mode available only with SB...

Page 127: ...6 Shutter priority auto 50 s 30s2 88 Aperture priority auto Set automatically by camera1 2 Value selected by user3 90 Manual 50 s 30s 2 92 1 Set automatically in the range 50 s 1 60 s or 50 s 30s at flash sync settings of slow sync slow rear curtain sync and red eye reduction with slow sync 2 If 1 250 Auto FP is selected for Custom Setting e1 Flash sync speed when an op tional SB 800 or SB 600 Spe...

Page 128: ...evel and ensuring that flash output is appropriate to the subject even when the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame Flash output is adjusted automatically for any changes in sensitivity ISO equivalency aperture and Speedlight zoom head position FV lock is available with SB 800 and SB 600 Speedlights only To use FV lock 1Select FV Lock or FV Lock Lens data for Custom Setting f4 FUN...

Page 129: ...ease button the rest of the way down to shoot If desired additional pictures can be taken without releasing FV lock Metering The metering areas for FV lock are as follows Speedlight Flash mode Metered area Stand alone flash unit TTL 5 mm circle in center of frame AA Area metered by Speedlight exposure meter Used with other flash units Advanced Wireless Lighting TTL Entire frame AA Area metered by ...

Page 130: ...s 80DX and 27 The Sync Terminal A sync cable can be connected to the sync terminal as required Do not connect another Speedlight via a sync cable when performing rear curtain sync flash photography with an SB series Speedlights such as the 800 600 80DX 28DX 50DX 27 23 22s or 29s mounted on the cam era accessory shoe The Flash Ready Indicator When an SB series Speedlight such as the 800 600 80DX 28...

Page 131: ...he Image Overlay option in the shooting menu 1The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings Be fore creating an overlay set image quality and size 45 2Highlight Image Overlay in the shooting menu 166 and press the multi selector to the right Overlay Multiple Exposure Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single Frame 3Press the button to view the RAW images on the memory card Pre...

Page 132: ...AW photographs taken with the D2X 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 is selected for Hi speed Crop only RAW photographs taken with high speed crop on will be displayed if Off is selected only RAW photographs taken with high speed crop off will be displayed 41 Hidden images are not displayed and can no...

Page 133: ...will be com bined to form a single photograph Press the multi selector to the right to return to the multiple exposure menu 4Press the multi selector up or down to high light Auto gain and press the multi selector to the right 5Press the multi selector up or down to high light one of the following options and then press the multi selector to the right Description Option Gain adjusted according to ...

Page 134: ...for 30s after the monitor has turned off during playback or menu operations The user selects Reset or Cancel in the mul tiple exposure menu and presses the multi selector to the right The camera is turned off The battery is exhausted Pictures are deleted If shooting ends before the specified number of exposures have been taken a multiple exposure will be created from the exposures that have been r...

Page 135: ...n the camera will record exposures at the selected interval until the number of exposures specified in the multiple exposure menu have been taken the number of shots listed in the interval timer shooting menu is ignored These exposures will then be recorded as a single photograph and multiple exposure mode and interval timer shooting will end Note that unless No limit is selected for Custom Settin...

Page 136: ...ht to highlight starting hour or minute press up or down to change Not avail able when Now is selected for Start Start time Choose number of intervals and number of shots taken at each interval Press multi selector left or right to highlight number of intervals or number of shots press up or down to change Total number of shots that will be taken appears to right Select intvl no of shots Shows num...

Page 137: ... Check the Time Before choosing a starting time select World Time in the setup menu and make sure that the camera clock is set to the correct time and date 18 Out of Memory If the memory card is full the interval timer will remain active but no pictures will be taken Delete some pictures or turn the camera off and insert another memory card When the camera is turned on interval timer photography w...

Page 138: ... the current time the shooting interval the selected number of intervals and number of shots and the number of intervals and shots remaining None of these items can be changed while interval timer photography is in progress During Shooting Shooting and menu settings can be adjusted freely while interval timer photography is in progress Note the following Performing a two button reset 133 or changi...

Page 139: ...own to select Pause and press the button Interval time photography can also be paused by Pressing the button between intervals Turning the camera off if desired the memory card can be replaced while the camera is off Interval timer photography will be paused when the camera is turned on When shooting is paused the start time will be reset to Now A new starting time can be selected as described in ...

Page 140: ...ks Changes to interval timer settings apply to all shooting menu banks 167 If shoot ing menu settings are reset using the Reset shooting menu item in the shooting menu 169 interval timer settings will be reset as follows Start time Now Interval 00 01 00 Number of intervals 1 Number of shots 1 Start Off Interrupting Interval Timer Photography To interrupt interval timer photography 1Press the multi...

Page 141: ...s 10s the default setting or 20s To turn the self timer off before a photograph is taken turn the mode dial to another setting 3Frame the photograph and focus If autofo cus is in effect be sure not to block the lens when activating the self timer In single servo autofocus 72 photographs can only be taken if the in focus indicator appears in the viewfinder Close the Viewfinder Eyepiece Shutter In e...

Page 142: ...spot metering to achieve accurate results with some lenses including Reflex Nikkor lenses Improves the precision of center weighted and spot metering i TTL Bal anced Fill Flash for Digital SLR and Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash for Digital SLR Specifying Lens Focal Length Lens focal length can be specified using the Non CPU lens data option in the shooting menu or by pressing the FUNC button and...

Page 143: ...tor to the right 4Select the lens focal length in mm and press the multi selector to the right Default Maximum Aperture Selecting a focal length sets Maximum aperture to the last value selected at that focal length The FUNC Button 1Select FV Lock Lens data for Custom Setting f4 FUNC Button 205 2Press the FUNC button and rotate the main command dial Focal length is displayed in the top control pane...

Page 144: ...on CPU lens data in the shooting menu 166 and press the multi selector to the right 2Highlight Maximum aperture and press the multi selector to the right 3Select the f number corresponding to the maximum lens aperture and press the multi selector to the right SB 800 SB 600 If an SB 800 or SB 600 Speedlight is mounted on the camera turn the Speedlight off before using the FUNC button to specify len...

Page 145: ...otographs Non CPU Lenses 2Press the FUNC button and rotate the sub command dial Maximum aperture is dis played in the top control panel The FUNC Button 1Select FV Lock Lens data for Custom Setting f4 FUNC Button 205 ...

Page 146: ... communication with a GPS device a icon will be displayed in the top control panel The exposure meters will not turn off while this icon is displayed Photo information for pictures taken while the icon is displayed will include an additional page 138 recording the current lati tude longitude altitude and Coordinated Universal Time UTC If no data are received from the GPS unit for two seconds the i...

Page 147: ...r the Reset shooting menu option in the shooting menu R Menu Reset 180 Custom Settings for the current custom settings bank can be restored to default values by selecting Yes for Custom Setting R Menu Reset Two Button Reset Restoring Default Settings Option Focus area Exposure mode Flexible program Exposure compensation AE hold Default Center Programmed auto Off 0 Off Option Aperture lock Shutter ...

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Page 149: ...135 This section details the operations that can be performed during playback including thumbnail playback playback zoom and photo information display More About Playback Playback Options ...

Page 150: ...l be interrupted when the shutter release button is pressed and resume when the button is released after shooting Rotate Tall 165 This playback menu option controls whether portrait orientation photographs taken with On selected for the Auto image rotation option in the setup menu are auto matically rotated during playback c5 Monitor Off 193 The monitor will turn off automatically to save power if...

Page 151: ...ocus area is highlighted in red in photos taken using single servo AF with dynamic area AF group dynamic AF or closest subject priority area where focus first locked is highlighted Displayed in yellow if photo was taken with high speed crop on Page 3 Shooting Data 1 100 1 CAMER C ERA ERA MET MET MET M M TERING RING T NG N RIN IN R SHU UT TTER UTT T ER E UT T E AP PERT RTURE P T RE URE R P RT EXPOS...

Page 152: ...rop on Page 6 Histogram 100 1 3 1 4 2 1 Voice memo icon 147 2 Protect status 143 3 Histogram showing the distribution of tones in the image Horizontal axis corresponds to pixel bright ness vertical axis shows number of pixels of each brightness in image 4 Folder number frame number 156 Displayed only if Histogram is selected for Display mode 164 Displayed in yellow if photo was taken with high spe...

Page 153: ...of the multi selector buttons can be reversed so that the left and right but tons display other images and the up and down buttons control photo information Page 8 RGB Histogram 100 1 Highlight RGB RGB 3 1 2 8 7 4 5 6 9 1 Voice memo icon 147 2 Protect status 143 3 Image highlights areas of image that may be overexposed are marked by a flashing border 4 Folder number frame number 156 5 Current chan...

Page 154: ...k Press center of multi selector to switch back and forth between full frame and thumbnail playback Highlight images Press multi selector up right left or down to highlight thumbnails Page through images Press button and rotate sub command dial to scroll through images a page at a time Delete images Confirmation dialog will be displayed Press again to delete photo To exit without deleting pho to p...

Page 155: ...o shooting mode To end playback and return to shooting mode press button or press shutter release button halfway Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on The focus selector lock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off Image Review 164 When On is selected for Image review in the playback menu photographs are auto matically displayed in the ...

Page 156: ...frame and main command dial can be used to control size of frame rotate dial counterclockwise to zoom out clockwise to zoom in to maximum of approximately 27 large images 20 medium images or 13 small im ages Release button to magnify selected area to fill monitor Cancel resume zoom Press to cancel zoom and return to single image or thumbnail playback Press again to zoom image in View other areas o...

Page 157: ... in full frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list 2Press the button The photograph will be marked with a icon To remove protection from the photograph so that it can be deleted display the photograph or highlight it in the thumbnail list and then press the button Voice Memos Changes to the protect status of images also apply to any voice memos that may have been recorded with the image...

Page 158: ...tion dialog shown at right will be displayed when the button is pressed Image Sound Select this option and press the button to delete both photo and voice memo Sound only Select this option and press the but ton to delete only the voice memo To exit without deleting either voice memo or photo press multi selector left or right Protected and Hidden Images Images marked with a icon are protected and...

Page 159: ...145 The D2X is equipped with a built in microphone allowing voice memos to be added to photo graphs Voice memos can be played back over the camera s built in speaker Voice Memos Recording and Playback ...

Page 160: ...de Display the photograph to which the memo is to be added single image playback or highlight the photograph in the thumbnail list thumbnail playback Only one voice memo can be recorded per image additional voice memos can not be recorded for images already marked with a icon 2Press and hold the button A voice memo will be recorded while the button is held down note that no voice memo will be reco...

Page 161: ...s In playback mode a icon is displayed in the monitor during recording Voice Memo File Names Voice memos are stored as WAV files with names of the form xxxxnnnn WAV where xxxxnnnn is a file name copied from the image with which the voice memo is associ ated For example the voice memo for the image DSC_0002 JPG would have the file name DSC_0002 WAV Voice memo file names can be viewed on a computer ...

Page 162: ...cription Voice memos can not be recorded in shooting mode On auto and manual Manual only Memo can be recorded for most recent photograph by pressing and holding button 146 Selecting this option displays menu shown at right select maximum recording time from 5 10 20 30 45 or 60s Unless On is selected for Image review in playback menu recording will begin when shutter release button is released afte...

Page 163: ...ed in shooting mode even if one already exists for most recent image Existing 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 209 and press the multi selector to the right The fol lowing options are available To Option Press and hold default Descri...

Page 164: ...ete voice memo Confirmation dialog will be displayed Press multi selector up or down to high light option press to select Image Sound Delete both photo and voice memo Sound only Delete voice memo only To exit without deleting image or voice memo press multi selector left or right Interrupting Playback Playback will end automatically if The button is pressed to display the menus The monitor is turn...

Page 165: ...t in the setup menu 209 and press the multi selector to the right The following options are available To Option Via speaker default Description Voice memos are played back over built in speaker Selecting this option displays menu shown at right Press multi selector up or down to change volume Beep will sound when op tion is selected Press multi selector to right to make selection and return to set...

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Page 167: ...rds and for playing pictures back in automated slide shows The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains advanced shoot ing options such as image sharpening and tone compensation Custom Settings The CSM Custom Settings menu controls fine details of camera operation The Setup Menu This menu is used for basic camera setup op erations including formatting memory cards and setting the time and date Men...

Page 168: ...ages marked with a icon are protected and can not be deleted Hidden images 159 are not displayed in the thumbnail list and can not be selected for deletion Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on The focus selector lock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off The playback menu is only displayed if there is a memory card in the camera Dele...

Page 169: ...ng pictures press button 3 Deleting Selected Photographs Selected Choosing Selected displays the photographs in the folder or folders selected in the Playback folder menu 156 as small thumbnail images Deleting All Photographs All Choosing All displays the confirmation dialog shown at right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press the button to make a selection Yes dele...

Page 170: ...amera File System DCF all Nikon digital cameras and most other makes of digital camera will be visible during playback Current Only images in the current folder will be visible during playback Selecting a Folder for Storage The Active folder option in the shooting menu is used to create new folders and to select the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored 170 Current If multiple fold...

Page 171: ...layback folder menu 156 will be played back in the order recorded with a pause between each image Hidden photographs 159 will not be played back The following operations can be performed during a slide show To Press To Description Go forward or back one frame Press multi selector up to return to previous frame down to skip to next frame View photo info Press multi selector left or right to change ...

Page 172: ...lti selector right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight the appro priate option and then press the multi selector to the right to return to the previous menu Voice Memo Playback Options Audio Playback Selecting Audio playback in the Slide show or pause menu displays the menu shown at right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a sele...

Page 173: ...ht ed image full screen press Press again to return to thumbnail list 1 Select highlighted image Selected image marked by icon 2 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures To deselect picture highlight and press center of multi selector To exit without changing hidden status of pictures press button 3 Complete operation and return to playback menu 4 Hiding Selected Photographs Select Set C...

Page 174: ... menu 156 The monitor will briefly show the message Hide image done and then the playback menu will be displayed No exit to the playback menu without changing the hidden status of im ages File Attributes for Hidden Images Hidden images have hidden and read only status when viewed on a Windows computer In the case of NEF JPEG images this marking applies to both the NEF RAW and JPEG image Protected ...

Page 175: ...re is not enough space on the memory card to record the print order Delete unwanted pictures and try again NEF Images Images created at image quality settings of NEF Raw 45 can not be selected for printing using this option Taking Pictures for Direct Printing When taking images to be printed without modification set the Color space option in the shooting menu to sRGB 69 DPOF PictBridge Digital Pri...

Page 176: ...tional pictures To deselect picture highlight and press center of multi selector To exit without changing print order press button 3 4 Complete print order and display menu of print options Press multi selector up or down to highlight option To print shutter speed and aperture on all pictures in print order highlight Data imprint and press multi selector to right will appear next to item To print ...

Page 177: ...ayback menu will be displayed No exit to the playback menu without changing the print order After Creating a Print Order After creating a print order do not change the hidden status of images in the print order or use a computer or other device to delete images Either action could cause problems during printing Exif version 2 21 The D2X supports Exif Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Stil...

Page 178: ...formation display Highlights Highlight page appears in photo information display Focus area Active focus area if single servo AF is used with dynamic area AF group dynamic AF or closest subject priority area where focus first locked is shown in red in photo information display Default selection Image Review Image review controls whether or not photo graphs are displayed in the monitor immediately ...

Page 179: ...recorded before deletion following image will be displayed or highlighted if deleted image was last frame in memory previous frame will be displayed or highlighted If user was scrolling through images in reverse order previous image will be displayed or highlighted if deleted image was first frame in memory following frame will be displayed or highlighted Rotate Tall To choose whether photographs ...

Page 180: ...t shooting menu 169 Active folder 170 Image quality 45 46 Image size 48 49 Raw compression 48 White Balance 54 66 File Naming 171 Hi speed Crop 41 42 JPEG compression 47 ISO 52 53 Image sharpening 67 Tone compensation 68 Color mode 70 Hue adjustment 71 Intvl timer shooting 122 126 Non CPU lens data 128 131 Press the multi selector up or down to scroll between pages Reset to defaults when a two but...

Page 181: ... the bank menu The default names for the four shooting menu banks are A B C and D A descriptive caption can be added using the Rename option To display the bank menu highlight Shooting menu bank in the shooting menu 166 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Option Description A default Select...

Page 182: ... appears here To move cursor press button and use multi selector To move the cursor in the name area press the button and use the multi selector To enter a new letter at the current cursor position use the multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press the center of the multi selector To delete the character at the current cursor position press the button To retur...

Page 183: ...tion Default Image quality JPEG Normal Image size Large Option Default Raw compression NEF Raw White balance Auto Hue 0 File naming DSC Hi speed crop Off JPEG compression Size priority Interval timer shooting Start time Now Interval 00 01 00 No of intervals 1 No of shots 1 Start Off Non CPU lens data Focal length N A Maximum aperture N A Multiple exposure Number of shots 2 Auto gain On Applies to ...

Page 184: ... release will be disabled If sequential file numbering is on the shutter release will also be disabled if the current folder is numbered 999 and contains a picture numbered 9999 To con tinue shooting create a folder with a number less than 999 or select an existing folder with a number less than 999 and less than 999 images Creating a Folder at Startup If the button is pressed when the camera is t...

Page 185: ...ter a new letter at the current cursor position use the multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press the center of the multi selector To delete the character at the current cursor position press the button To return to the shooting menu without changing the file naming rule press the button After editing the file name prefix press to return to the shooting menu ...

Page 186: ...reated at image quality settings of RAW JPEG Fine RAW JPEG Normal RAW JPEG Ba sic and NEF Raw See Taking Photographs Image Quality and Size 48 JPEG Compression Choose whether to compress JPEG images to a fixed size or to vary file size for improved image quality See Taking Photographs Image Quality and Size 47 Image Size Image size can be selected from Large Medium and Small See Taking Photographs...

Page 187: ...ed Note that if photographs are played back during processing the image displayed in the monitor may not show the effects of noise reduction Noise reduction off camera functions normally High ISO NR Photographs taken at high sensitivities can be processed to reduce noise Highlight High ISO NR in the shooting menu 166 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to ...

Page 188: ...ISO Equivalency 52 Image Sharpening Seven options are available for image sharpening See Taking Photographs Image Adjustment 67 Tone Compensation Five options are available for controlling image contrast See Taking Photographs Image Ad justment 68 Color Space Choose from sRGB and Adobe RGB color spaces See Taking Photographs Image Adjustment 69 Color Mode Choose from three color modes See Taking P...

Page 189: ...focal length and maximum aper ture allows such features as color matrix metering aperture value display and balanced fill flash to be used with non CPU lenses See Taking Photo graphs Non CPU Lenses 128 Multiple Exposure Create a single photograph from two to ten expo sures See Taking Photographs Overlay Multiple Exposure 119 Image Overlay Create a new image by superimposing two exist ing RAW photo...

Page 190: ...tings in the selected group To select a setting in a dif ferent group press the multi selector up or down scroll until the desired setting is displayed or press the multi selector to the left to return the top menu and select a different group Custom Setting a1 AF C mode priority and f7 No CF card are linked pressing the multi se lector up when Custom Setting a1 is highlighted displays Custom Sett...

Page 191: ...Vertical AF ON button function a8 187 Focus area Focus area select a7 187 Focus area Illum Focus area Illumination a6 186 AF activation AF activation a5 185 AF C mode priority AF C priority selection a1 182 Group dynamic AF Pattern selection in Group Dynamic AF a3 183 184 Lock On Focus Tracking with Lock On a4 185 Metering Exposure b ISO step value ISO step value b2 189 Center weight Center weight...

Page 192: ...e e6 201 Auto BKT set Auto bracketing set e5 200 Modeling flash Preview button activates modeling flash e4 199 Flash sync speed Flash sync speed setting e1 198 AA flash mode AA flash mode e3 199 Auto BKT selection Auto Bracketing Selection method e8 202 Auto BKT Order Auto bracketing order e7 201 Controls f Multi selector When multi selector is pressed f2 204 Command dials Customize command dials ...

Page 193: ...e bank menu The default names for the four Custom Settings banks are A B C and D A descriptive caption can be added using the Rename option as described in The Shooting Menu Shooting Menu Bank 167 To display the bank menu highlight Bank select in the top level of the CSM menu 176 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the ...

Page 194: ...k will be displayed next to the altered settings in the second level of the Custom Settings menu Custom Setting R Reset CSM Menu To restore default settings for the current Custom Settings bank 179 highlight Menu reset in the top level of the CSM menu 176 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection...

Page 195: ...d1 3fps Maximum shots d2 35 Option Default Cntrl panel finder Rear control panel ISO Viewfinder display Frame count d5 Illumination d6 Lamp on switch Flash shutter speed e2 1 60 Manual mode bkting e6 Flash speed Auto BKT set e5 AE flash Modeling flash e4 On Flash sync speed e1 1 250 AA flash mode e3 On Auto BKT selection e8 Manualvalueselect Auto BKT order e7 MTR Under Over Center button Shooting ...

Page 196: ...s focus priority or whenever the shutter release button is pressed release priority in single servo AF High light a2 AF S mode priority in the second level of the CSM menu 177 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an op tion then press to the right to make a selection Option Description Focus default Photos can only be taken when in focus indica...

Page 197: ...ng subject closest to camera in cur rent focus area group If subject moves out of selected focus area camera will focus based on information from other focus areas in same group Pattern 1 Center area default Focus areas are grouped in pattern 1 184 Camera focuses on subject in center focus area of selected group Because camera does not have to select focus area less time is required for focus oper...

Page 198: ...ly available when Center AF area the default option is selected for Center button Custom Setting f1 Shooting mode The focus areas outside the high speed crop are not displayed when high speed crop is on Pattern 2 Bottom Top Center Left Right Bottom Top Left Center2 Center1 Right Closest subject Pattern 1 Bottom Top Center Left Right Bottom Top Left Center2 Center1 Right Center area Focus areas are...

Page 199: ...amera immediately adjusts focus when distance to subject changes abruptly Use when photographing series of subjects at varying distances in quick succession Custom Setting a5 AF Activation This option controls whether both the shutter release button and the AF ON buttons can be used to initiate autofocus or whether autofocus is only initiated when one of the AF ON buttons is pressed Highlight a5 A...

Page 200: ...t option press to right to select On default Active focus area displayed when shutter release button is pressed halfway Off Focus areas not displayed in manual fo cus mode Continuous mode Controls whether active focus area is displayed in CH continuous high speed or CL continu ous low speed mode Press multi selector up or down to highlight option press to right to select On default Active focus ar...

Page 201: ...F ON button locks focus and exposure AF ON Pressing vertical AF ON button initiates autofocus AF ON Focus area default Pressing vertical AF ON button initiates autofocus Focus area can be selected by pressing vertical AF ON button and rotating sub command dial Custom Setting a7 Focus Area Select By default the focus area display is bounded by the four outer focus areas so that for example pressing...

Page 202: ... for Custom Setting b1 sensitivity ISO equivalency will not be adjusted automatically Sensitivity will also not be adjusted automatically if a Custom Settings bank in which On is selected for Custom Setting b1 is chosen after ISO has been set to HI 1 or HI 2 High ISO NR 173 Noise is more likely to appear in photographs taken at higher sensitivities To reduce noise at sensitivities of ISO 400 equiv...

Page 203: ...aperture and bracketing are made in increments equivalent to 1 3 EV 1 3 step the default option EV 1 2 step or 1EV 1 step Highlight b3 EV step in the second level of the CSM menu 177 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Custom Setting b4 EV Steps for Exposure Compensation This option determi...

Page 204: ...al Sub command dial M N A Exposure compensation set by pressing button and rotating main command dial Custom Setting b5 Easy Exposure Compensation This option controls whether the button is needed to set exposure compensation 97 If On is selected the 0 at the center of the exposure display will blink even when exposure compensation is set to 0 Highlight b5 Exposure comp in the second level of the ...

Page 205: ... tuned separately for each metering method by from 1 to 1EV in steps of 1 6 EV Highlight b7 Fine tune exposure in the second level of the CSM menu 177 and press the multi selector to the right A message will be displayed warning that the icon does not appear when exposure is altered press the multi selector up or down to highlight Yes and press the multi selector to the right select No to exit wit...

Page 206: ...s pressed and remains locked until button is pressed again shutter is released or exposure meters turn off AE Lock only Exposure locks while AE L AF L button is pressed Focus is unaffected AE AF Lock default Both focus and exposure lock while AE L AF L button is pressed AF On AE L AF L button performs same function as AF ON button Custom Setting c1 AE Lock Buttons This option determines what contr...

Page 207: ...0s Highlight c4 Self timer in the second level of the CSM menu 177 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Custom Setting c5 Monitor off Delay This option controls how long the monitor remains on when no operations are performed 10s 20s the default option 1 minute 5 minutes or 10 minutes Highli...

Page 208: ...mines the frame advance rate for single frame and mirror up modes Shooting speed can be set to values between 1 and 7 frames per second fps the default value is 3fps Regardless of the setting chosen the maximum speed when Hi speed Crop is Off is 4fps 41 The frame advance rate may drop at slow shutter speeds Highlight d1 Shooting speed in the second level of the CSM menu 178 and press the multi sel...

Page 209: ...tter release button is pressed reduc ing camera shake in situations in which the least camera movement could result in blurred photo graphs for example microscope photography Highlight d3 Exp delay mode in the second level of the CSM menu 178 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Option Descr...

Page 210: ...r from largest number in current folder whichever is higher If photograph is taken when current folder contains photograph numbered 9999 new folder will be created automatically and file numbering will begin again from 0001 Off default File numbering reset to 0001 when new folder is created memory card is formatted or new memory card is inserted in camera Reset As for On except that next photograp...

Page 211: ...buffer will be shown while shutter release button is pressed Press multi selector up or down to highlight op tion press to right to select Frame count default Viewfinder shows frame count Exposures remaining Viewfinder shows number of exposures re maining Custom Setting d6 LCD Illumination This option controls the control panel backlights LCD illuminators Highlight d6 Illumination in the second le...

Page 212: ... the right to make a selection Custom Setting e2 Slowest Speed When Using Flash This option determines the slowest shutter speed possible when using a flash in programmed auto or aperture priority auto exposure mode in shut ter priority auto or manual exposure mode shutter speeds can be set to values as slow as 30s regard less of the setting chosen Options range from 1 60 s 1 60 the default settin...

Page 213: ... controls non TTL auto Flash level automatically adjusted for aperture when external exposure me ter is used with SB 80DX or SB 28DX Speedlight auto aperture To use auto aperture with non CPU lenses specify maximum aperture of lens using Non CPU lens data option in shooting menu Custom Setting e4 Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash This option determines whether the SB 800 and SB 600 emit a mo...

Page 214: ...ess the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Option Description AE only Camera performs exposure bracketing only AE flash default Camera performs exposure and flash level bracketing WB bracketing Camera performs white balance bracketing Flash only Camera performs flash level bracketing only White Balance Bracketing White balance bracketing is...

Page 215: ...evel Custom Setting e5 set to AE flash Flash only Flash aperture Camera varies aperture Custom Setting e5 set to AE only or aper ture and flash level Custom Setting e5 set to AE flash Camera varies flash level only Custom Setting e5 set to AE flash If no flash is attached when Custom Setting b1 ISO auto is on camera will vary sensitivity only regardless of setting selected Flash bracketing perform...

Page 216: ...rn bracketing on and off Press button and rotate sub command dial to select number of shots and bracketing increment Custom Setting f1 Multi Selector Center Button This option determines what operations can be performed by pressing the center of the multi selector Highlight f1 Center button in the sec ond level of the CSM menu 178 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector ...

Page 217: ... selector can not be used to toggle between center focus area groups when Pattern 2 is selected for Custom Setting a3 Group dynamic AF Playback Mode This option controls what operation is performed when the center of the multi selector is pressed in playback mode Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option then press to the right to make a selection Option Description Thumbnail on o...

Page 218: ...o sure meters Camera focuses while multi selector is pressed Custom Setting f3 Role of Multi Selector in Full Frame Playback By default pressing the multi selector up or down during playback displays the other images on the memory card while pressing the multi selector left or right changes the photo information dis played These roles can be reversed using Custom Setting f3 Highlight f3 PhotoInfo ...

Page 219: ...ncrements of 1EV Flash off Flash will not fire in photos taken while FUNC button is pressed Same as AE L AF L FUNC button performs same functions as AE L AF L button Bracket ing burst While FUNC button is pressed all shots in exposure or flash bracketing program will be taken each time shutter release button is pressed In continuous high speed and continuous low speed modes camera will repeat brac...

Page 220: ... main and sub command dials when setting shutter speed and aperture Press multi selector up or down to highlight op tion press to right to select Off default Main command dial controls shut ter speed sub command dial controls aperture On Main command dial controls aperture sub command dial controls shutter speed Aperture setting Controls whether changes to aperture are made using lens aperture rin...

Page 221: ...erforms same function as pressing multi selector up or down Note that this option has no effect on the roles played by the command dials during playback zoom Single image playback main command dial is used to choose picture displayed sub command dial to display additional photo information Thumbnail playback main command dial moves cursor left or right sub command dial moves cursor up or down Menu...

Page 222: ...nserted On default Shutter release button disabled when no memory card is inserted Custom Setting f6 Setting Method for Buttons and Dials This option allows adjustments that are normally made by holding a button and rotating a com mand dial to be made by rotating the command dial after the button is released Highlight f6 But tons and dials in the second level of the CSM menu 178 and press the mult...

Page 223: ...r is off Option Format 210 LCD brightness 211 Mirror Lock up 211 Video mode 212 World Time 18 Language 17 Image comment 213 Auto image rotation 214 Voice memo 148 Voice memo overwrite 149 Voice memo button 149 Audio output 151 USB 216 Dust Off ref photo 217 218 Battery Info 219 Wireless LAN 219 227 Available only when optional EH 6 AC adapter is con nected Available only when optional WT 2 2A or W...

Page 224: ...he batteries or memory card or unplug the AC adapter available sepa rately until formatting is complete and setup menu is displayed During Formatting Do not remove the memory card remove the battery or unplug the AC adapt er available separately while formatting is in progress Before Formatting Formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data they contain including hidden and protected picture...

Page 225: ...or Lock up This option is used to lock the mirror in the up position to allow inspection or cleaning of the low pass filter that protects the image sensor See Technical Notes Caring for the Camera 252 When an optional EH 6 AC adapter is connected Mirror Lock up will be available in the setup menu 209 Highlighting this option and pressing the multi selector to the right displays the menu shown abov...

Page 226: ...Use when connecting camera to NTSC devices PAL Use when connecting camera to PAL devices Note that number of pixels in output is selectively reduced causing drop in resolution World Time World Time is used to set the camera clock to the current date and time See First Steps Step 3 Basic setup 17 Language Choose the language for camera menus and messages from Chinese Deutsch German English Español ...

Page 227: ...and press the multi selector to the right to toggle the check mark on or off Image Comment Using this option brief texts comment can be added to photographs as they are taken Com ments can be viewed when the photographs are displayed using PictureProject or Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 or later The first twelve letters of the comment are also visible on the fourth page of the photo information disp...

Page 228: ...era records whether shots are in landscape wide orientation portrait tall orientation with the camera rotated 90 clockwise or portrait orienta tion with the camera rotated 90 counter clockwise If On is selected for Rotate tall during playback 165 portrait orientation photos will be displayed in portrait orientation in camera monitor Landscape wide orientation Camera rotated 90 counter clockwise Ca...

Page 229: ...for recording voice memos in shooting mode See Voice Memos 148 Voice Memo Overwrite The option selected for Voice memo overwrite determines whether the voice memo for the last photograph recorded can be overwritten when the camera is in shooting mode See Voice Memos 149 Voice Memo Button This option controls operation of the button See Voice Memos 149 ...

Page 230: ...he default setting for USB is Mass Storage To change the USB setting highlight USB in the setup menu 209 and press the multi selector to the right Press the multi selector up or down to highlight the desired option then press the multi selector to the right PictureProject Transfer Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Choose PTP or Mass Storage Mac OS X Windows 2000 Professional Windows ...

Page 231: ...the right Camera settings will be adjusted automatically The message shown at right will be displayed and will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panels Top control panel Rear control panel Viewfinder To cancel the operation and return to the setup menu press the but ton or press the multi selector to the left The operation will also be cancelled when the camera or monitor is turned off Im...

Page 232: ...y In autofocus mode focus will automatically be set to infinity in manual focus mode set focus to infinity manually before pressing the shutter release button If using the aperture ring to set aperture choose the minimum setting largest f number 5Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off refer ence data note that noise reduction turns on automatically when...

Page 233: ...ance has not been affected 4 Replace indicates that battery has reached end of charging life and should be replaced Picture meter Number of times shutter has been released with current battery since battery was last charged Note that camera may sometimes release shutter without recording photograph for example when measuring value for preset white balance Wireless LAN This option is only available...

Page 234: ...ng options Network settings Wireless FTP TCP IP FTP Camera Control Wireless LAN system Choose On Choose On Mode Choose FTP Choose PTP IP Required Required Required Required Required Not available Not available Required Available Not available Available Not available Available Not available Available Not available Available Not available Settings for the WT 2 2A and WT 1 1A Even where the same opti...

Page 235: ... FTP or PTP IP and then press the multi selector to the right Option Description FTP default Use when connecting to ftp server PTP IP Use when controlling camera remotely Re quires Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 or later available separately Settings The settings menu contains the options listed below Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and then press the multi se lector to the...

Page 236: ...settings are stored in one of four banks A B C and D Store settings for different networks in different banks and switch between them using this menu Descriptive cap tions can be added to bank names as described on page 168 Pairing options Pair the camera with computers running Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control re quires Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 or later avail able separately Once paired with the ...

Page 237: ... multi selector up or down to highlight an option and then press the multi selector to the right Option Description Off default Photos are not transmitted automatically after shooting Photos can be selected for transmission in playback mode On Photos transmitted to server automatically after recording Delete after send Choose whether to delete photographs after transmission Press the multi selecto...

Page 238: ...nd both NEF and JPEG files Deselect all Remove send sending and sent marking from all images on the memory card Press the multi selector up or down to high light an option then press the multi selector to the right Option Description No Yes Remove send sending and sent marking from all images Exit without removing send sending and sent marking Send folder Entire folders can be selected for transmi...

Page 239: ...ff Camera can not communi cate with server Status Shows the current status of the link between the WT 1 1A and the server Press the multi selector to the right to return to the wireless LAN menu Option Description Status Status of server link Link quality Five level indicator of link quality Signal level Five level indicator of signal strength Now sending Name of file currently being sent Remainin...

Page 240: ...ne NEF Raw JPEG Normal or NEF Raw JPEG Basic choose whether to send both NEF and JPEG files or only the JPEG files See Send file as 224 Delete After Send Choose whether to delete photographs after transmission See Delete after send 223 Settings for the WT 2 2A and WT 1 1A Even where the same options are available for both devices wireless LAN settings must be adjusted separately for the WT 2 2A an...

Page 241: ...P set tings from camera memory card Wireless Adjust settings for connection to wire less network TCP IP Adjust TCP IP settings including IP ad dress DNS and gateway settings FTP Enter password and user ID and adjust settings for connection to ftp server Firmware Version To display the current camera firmware version highlight Firmware Version in the setup menu 209 and press the multi selector to t...

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Page 243: ...When the camera is connected to a PictBridge compatible printer pictures can be printed directly from the camera Television Playback Read this section for information on connecting the camera to a television or VCR Connecting to a Computer This section describes how to connect the camera to a computer Connecting to a Printer Read this section for information on connecting the camera to a PictBridg...

Page 244: ...plied EG D2 audio video A V cable can be used to connect the D2X to a television or VCR for playback or recording 1Turn the camera off The EG D2 Turn the camera off before connecting or dis connecting the EG D2 2Open the cover protecting the A V out and DC in connectors A V out DC in 3Connect the EG D2 Insert the black plug to the camera A V out connec tor Connect the yellow plug to the video in j...

Page 245: ...ttery is fully charged If in doubt charge the battery before use or use an EH 6 AC adapter available separately Before connecting the camera set the USB option in the setup menu 216 according to the com puter operating system and whether the camera is being controlled from Nikon Capture 4 version 4 2 or later available separately or photographs are being transferred to the computer using Pic tureP...

Page 246: ...op control panel will also show and the PC mode indicator will flash if PTP is selected the camera displays will only change when Nikon Capture 4 Cam era Control is running Photographs can be transferred to the computer as described in the PictureProject Reference Manual on CD If Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control is running the top control panel will show in place of the number of exposures remaining...

Page 247: ...dition Windows XP Professional Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears Windows 2000 Professional Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears Windows Millennium Edition Me Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar and sel...

Page 248: ...uce the drain on the battery 1Set the USB option in the setup menu 216 to PTP photographs can not be printed at the default setting of Mass Storage Taking Pictures for Direct Printing When taking photographs to be printed without modification set Color space to sRGB 69 Print Times Larger images require more time to print Connecting to a Printer Printing Photographs 2Turn the printer on 3Turn the c...

Page 249: ...t size for current printer 3 5 x5 5 x7 Hagaki 100mmx150mm 4 x6 8 x 10 Letter A3 or A4 then press to right to select Imprint date Check to print date of recording on each picture No border Check to print pictures without white border some printers will ignore this option 7To select photographs for printing or create an index print of all JPEG images on the memory card highlight Print in the PictBri...

Page 250: ...x print and press multi selector to right do not select for Page size when creating index prints Photos in current folder will be displayed with JPEG images marked by icon Press to begin printing To interrupt printing and exit to PictBridge menu press button again Highlight Choose folder 1 Display list of folders 2 Highlight folder 3 Return to print menu 4 To display photos in all folders highligh...

Page 251: ...able when printing is complete 8 Select photo and set number of prints to 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 out and use multi selector to scroll to ot...

Page 252: ... can be changed as described on page 162 To exit to PictBridge menu without printing press button Data Imprint Imprint Date Selecting Print DPOF resets the Data imprint and Imprint date options for the current print order 162 To print the date of recording on photographs select Imprint date in the PictBridge Setup menu Error Messages If the dialog shown at right is displayed an error has occurred ...

Page 253: ...er accessories available for the D2X Caring for the Camera Information on storage and maintenance Troubleshooting A list of the error messages displayed by your camera and how to deal with them Specifications Principal specifications for the D2X Technical Notes Camera Care Options and Resources ...

Page 254: ...2 AI modified Nikkor Medical Nikkor 120mm f 4 16 Reflex Nikkor 13 15 PC Nikkor 5 17 TC 16A AF Teleconverter 8 8 13 14 15 PB 6 Bellows Focusing Attach ment19 8 20 Auto extension rings PK series 11A 12 or 13 PN 11 8 13 Non CPU lenses 11 1 IX Nikkor lenses can not be used 2 Vibration Reduction VR supported with VR lenses 3 Spot metering meters selected focus area 4 The camera s exposure metering and ...

Page 255: ... manual for details 19 Requires PK 12 or PK 13 auto extension ring PB 6D may be required depending on camera orientation 20 Use preset aperture In manual exposure mode set aperture us ing focusing attachment before determining exposure and taking photograph PF 4 Reprocopy Outfit requires PA 4 Camera Holder Incompatible Accessories and Non CPU Lenses The following accessories and non CPU lenses can...

Page 256: ...36 24mm The size of the area exposed by the D2X in contrast is 23 7 15 7mm high speed crop off or 17 7 11 7mm high speed crop on As a result the picture angle of photographs taken with the D2X differs from the picture angle for 35 mm cameras even when the focal length of the lens and the distance to the subject are the same Picture size D2X high speed crop off Picture size 35 mm format Lens 23 7 m...

Page 257: ...n digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry THE USE OF NON NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY The use of third party rechargeable Li ion batteries not approved by Nikon could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating ig...

Page 258: ...separately required DK 14 and DK 17A Antifog Finder Eyepieces These viewfinder eye pieces prevent fogging in humid or cold conditions The DK 17A is equipped with a safety lock DK 19 Rubber Eyepiece Cup The DK 19 makes the image in the view finder easier to see preventing eye fatigue Diopter Adjustment Viewfinder Lenses To accommodate individual differences in vision viewfinder lenses are available...

Page 259: ...lt in wide panel can be used for illuminating angles of 14mm and 17mm An illuminator is included to assist in adjusting settings in the dark The SB 800 accepts four AA batteries five AA batteries when powered by the supplied SD 800 battery pack or SD 6 SD 7 or SD 8A power sources available separately see the Speedlight manual for details Custom settings are available for fine tuning all aspects of...

Page 260: ...ounce flash or close up photography the flash head can be rotated through 90 above the horizontal 180 left and 90 right Auto power zoom 24 85mm ensures that the illuminating is adjusted in accord with lens focal length The built in wide panel can be used for an illuminating angle of 14mm An illuminator is included to assist in adjusting settings in the dark The SB 600 accepts four AA batteries see...

Page 261: ...shutter triggering device allowing control via sound or electronic signals 1m 3 3 MC 23 Connecting Cord Connects two cameras for simultaneous operation 40cm 1 4 MC 25 Adapter Cord Ten pin to two pin adapter cord for connection to devices with two pin terminals including the MW 2 radio control set MT 2 intervalometer and ML 2 modulite control set 20cm 8 MC 30 Remote Cord Remote shutter release can ...

Page 262: ... For more details on the above cards please contact the manufacturer 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 camera off or remove or disconnect the power source during formatting o...

Page 263: ...each or seaside wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly Lens mirror and viewfinder These elements are made of glass and are easily damaged Remove dust and lint with a blower If using an aerosol blower keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid To remove fingerprints and other stains apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth...

Page 264: ...e holder 2Using the tweezers supplied with the focusing screen pull the focusing screen latch towards you The screen holder will spring open 3Remove the existing screen using the sup plied tweezers and being careful to handle the screen by the tab to avoid scratches 5Push the front edge of holder upward until it clicks into place Replacing Focusing Screens Do not touch the surface of the mirror or...

Page 265: ...ove the EN EL4 battery 2Slide the clock battery chamber cover toward the front of the main battery chamber 3Remove the clock battery 4Insert new CR1616 lithium battery so that the positive side the side marked with and the battery name is visible 5Slide the clock battery chamber cover towards the back of the main battery chamber until it clicks into place 6Reinsert the EN EL4 7Set the camera to th...

Page 266: ...adapter take the cam era to a Nikon authorized service center 2Remove the lens and turn the camera on 3Press the button and select Mirror lock up from the setup menu 206 The message shown at right will be displayed 4Press the multi selector to the right The mes sage shown at right will be displayed in the camera monitor and a row of dashes will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder To r...

Page 267: ...er Do not use a blower brush as the bristles could damage the filter Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be re moved by Nikon authorized service personnel Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter 3Turn the camera off The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close Replace the lens or body cap and disconnect the AC adapter Servicing t...

Page 268: ...e battery 130 No lens attached or non CPU lens attached without specifying maximum aperture Aperture shown in stops from maximum aperture Aperture value will be dis played if maximum aperture is specified 83 Camera unable to focus using autofocus blinks Focus manually 52 245 88 90 Subject too bright photo will be overexposed Choose a lower sensitivity ISO equivalency Use optional ND filter In expo...

Page 269: ... not support red eye reduction at tached and flash sync mode set to red eye reduction blinks Change flash sync mode or use Speedlight that supports red eye reduction Problem 45 154 22 Memory insufficient to record further photos at current set tings or camera has run out of file or folder numbers blinks blinks Reduce quality or size Delete photographs Insert new memory card Indicator Solution 22 C...

Page 270: ... appear in the control panel and the camera may stop functioning In most cases this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge Turn the camera off remove and replace the battery and turn the camera on again or if you are using an AC adapter available separately disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again In the event of continued malfunction contact your retailer...

Page 271: ...xcept autofocus and some exposure modes AI P Nikkor All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering 3D multi sensor balanced fill flash for digital SLR and autofocus Non CPU Can be used in exposure modes A and M electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f 5 6 or faster color matrix metering multi sensor balanced fill flash for digi tal SLR and aperture value display suppor...

Page 272: ...nses color matrix metering available with other CPU lenses and with non CPU lenses if user provides lens data Metering Three mode through the lens TTL exposure metering Exposure control Bracketing Exposure and or flash bracketing 2 9 exposures in incre ments of 1 3 2 3 or 1EV Exposure compensation 5 5EV in increments of 1 3 or 1EV Exposure modes Programmed auto with flexible program shutter priori...

Page 273: ...TL flash for digital SLR Auto aperture Available with SB 800 80DX or 28DX and CPU lens Non TTL auto Available with such Speedlights as SB 800 28 27 and 22s Range priority manual Available with SB 800 Accessory shoe Standard ISO hot shoe contact with safety lock Creative Lighting System With SB 800 and 600 supports Advanced Wireless Lighting SB 600 only supports AWL when used as remote flash Auto F...

Page 274: ...ody cap or monitor cover Operating environment Temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Humidity Less than 85 no condensation Unless otherwise stated all figures are for a camera with a fully charged battery operating at an ambient temperature of 20 C 68 F Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice Nikon will ...

Page 275: ...roximately 850 shots can be taken with a fully charged 1900mAh EN EL4 battery and an AF S VR 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G IF ED lens VR off under the following standard Nikon test conditions single frame shooting mode high speed crop mode off single servo autofocus image quality set to JPEG Normal image size set to Large shutter speed 50 s shutter release pressed halfway for six seconds and focus cycled fr...

Page 276: ... Monitor off 193 d1 Shooting speed 194 d2 Maximum shots 194 195 d3 Exp delay mode 195 d4 File No Seq 196 d5 Cntrl panel finder 196 197 d6 Illumination 197 e1 Flash sync speed 198 e2 Flash shutter speed 198 e3 AA flash mode 199 e4 Modeling flash 199 e5 Auto BKT set 200 e6 Manual mode bkting 201 e7 Auto BKT Order 201 e8 Auto BKT selection 202 f1 Center button 202 203 f2 Multi selector 204 f3 Photo I...

Page 277: ...rol 108 E Electronic analog exposure display 93 Electronic range finder 83 Exif version 2 21 163 Exposure bracketing 98 Exposure compensation 97 Exposure delay mode 195 Exposure meters 84 See also Auto meter off Exposure mode 85 93 aperture priority auto 90 91 manual 92 93 programmed auto 86 87 shutter priority auto 88 89 F FINE See Image quality Flash 106 116 See also Speedlight bracketing 98 Fla...

Page 278: ...38 See also Digital Print Order Format Protecting images 143 PTP 216 231 234 R RAW 45 50 117 217 See also Image quality NEF Red eye reduction 110 113 S S See Autofocus single servo Exposure mode shut ter priority auto Image size Shooting mode Self portraits See Self timer Self timer 120 193 Sensitivity 52 53 See also SHOOTING MENU ISO Sequential file numbering 196 Setup menu 209 227 Shutter speed ...

Page 279: ...pan SB5A00730101 11 6MBA2111 No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION ...

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