Nikon D2X D2X User's Manual
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- Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 1
En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 2
setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first photographs, and transferring them to your computer. Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides complete operating instructions for your camera. PictureProject reference CD The PictureProject reference - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 3
manual and the names of camera parts, then set up the camera as described in "First Steps." Overview Getting to Know the Camera First Steps Now you are ready to take photographs and play them back. Basic Photography Basic Playback High-Speed Crop Choosing a Shooting Mode Image Quality and Size - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 4
to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Be sure the product is off before replacing batteries. If - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 5
prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 6
scratch, deform, or tear the curtain. iv 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 7
a cool, dry place. Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery away. Notes on the monitor • The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD monitors and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded with the - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 8
device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. one or - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 9
digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 10
Camera Settings 29 Step 3-Frame a Photograph 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 11
Control 107 Compatible Speedlights 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 12
Show ...157 Hide Image...159 Print Set ...161 Display Mode 164 Image Review 164 After Delete ...165 Rotate Tall ...165 The Shooting Menu 166 Shooting Menu Bank 167 Reset Shooting Menu 169 Active Folder ...170 File Naming ...171 Image Quality 171 Image Size...172 Hi-Speed Crop - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 13
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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 14
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to Know the Camera Bookmark this section and refer to it for information 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 16
you for your purchase of a Nikon D2X single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with interchangeable lenses. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product. To make it easier - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 17
familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Camera Body Bracketing ( ) button: 98, 103 Metering selector: 84 Metering selector lock button: 84 Exposure mode ( ) button: 85 Format - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 18
: 247 Audio/video (A/V) connector (under cover): 230 Housings for flash sync and 10-pin remote terminal caps (on inside of cover) DC-in connector (under cover): 243 USB connector (under cover): 232 Lens release button: 21 Focus-mode selector: 72 Battery cover latch: 16 Connector for optional WT - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 19
: 151 Rear control panel: 9 Sensitivity (ISO) button: 52 Image quality/size (QUAL) button: 46, 49 White balance (WB) button: 54-66 AF-area mode selector: 76 Memory card slot cover: 22 Card-slot cover release button (under cover): 22 Main command dial for vertical shooting: 12 AF-ON ( ) button - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 20
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera The Top Control Panel 1 2 9 3 10 4 5 11 6 7 12 8 13 14 20 15 21 22 16 23 17 18 19 24 25 6 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 21
stop indicator 91, 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 22
Introduction-Getting to Know the Camera The Rear Control Panel 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 12 5 13 6 7 8 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 23
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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 24
V clear-matte III focusing screen inserted in the camera at shipment. The supplied type B Brite-View III focusing screen and optional type E clear-matte III grid focusing screen show the four corners of the highspeed crop (see ᕣ, above). See "Replacing the Focusing Screen" ( 250) for information on - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 25
icon 94 10 Shutter speed 85-94 11 Aperture lock icon 94 12 Aperture (f/-number 85-94 Aperture (number of stops)..... 91, 93 13 Exposure mode 85 14 Exposure compensation indicator.. 97 15 Frame count 28 Number of exposures remaining 28 Number of shots remaining before memory buffer fills 44 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 26
mode button Image quality / size button Exposure compensation button Sensitivity White Main command dial button balance button Image quality and size Set image quality ( 45). Choose an image size ( 48). White balance Choose a white balance setting ( 54). Fine-tune white balance/choose a color - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 27
(exposure mode P; 87). Choose a shutter speed (exposure mode S or M; 88, 92). Choose an aperture (exposure mode A or M; 90, 92). Set exposure compensation ( 97). Shutter speed lock (exposure mode S or M; 94). Aperture lock (exposure mode A or M; 94). Activate or cancel bracketing/select number of - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 28
focus area ( 74). • Playback: Change number of images displayed ( 140). • Menu navigation: Select highlighted item or display sub-menu ( 40). • Shooting: Select focus area to right of current focus area ( 74). • Full-frame playback: Display next page of photo information ( 137). • Thumbnail playback - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 29
the clock battery, see: •Technical Notes: Caring for Your Camera 17-19 251 Step 4 Attach a Lens To learn more about the lenses available for the D2X, see: • Technical Notes: Optional Accessories 20-21 240-242 Step 5 Insert a Memory Card To learn more about compatible memory cards - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 30
the Battery The D2X is powered by a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL4 Li-ion battery (provided). 2.1 Charge the battery The EN-EL4 is not fully charged at shipment. To maximize shooting time, charge the battery in the supplied MH-21 quick charger before use (see the MH-21 instruction manual for details - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 31
Basic Setup Choose a language and set the time and date as described below. 3.1 3.2 Introduction-First Steps Turn camera on. Display menus. * * If option is highlighted, press multi selector to left until icon at left of menu is selected. 3.3 3.4 Display SET UP menu. 3.5 Position cursor in - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 32
3 3.9 3.10 Introduction-First Steps Highlight World Time. 3.11 3.12 Display options. Highlight Time zone. 3.13 Display map of world time zones. 3.14 Select local time zone. † Return to WORLD TIME menu. ‡ † UTC field shows - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 33
left or right to select item, up or down to change. Press button to set date and time and return battery is exhausted, a icon will be displayed in the top control panel while the exposure meters are on. For infor- mation on replacing the clock battery, see "Technical Notes: Caring for the Camera - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 34
an aperture ring. If you are using a lens of another type, lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest 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. Photographs can not - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 35
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-release - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 36
to be sure that the card is in the correct orientation. 2 1 No Memory Card If no memory card is inserted in the camera when a charged EN-EL4 battery is inserted or the camera is powered by an AC adapter, will appear in the exposure-count displays in the control panel and view- finder. 22 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 37
complete, the frame-count display will show the number of photographs that can be recorded at current settings. During Formatting Do not remove the card or battery or unplug the AC adapter (available separately) during formatting. Format ( 210) Memory cards can also be formatted using the Format - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 38
the access lamp is on. Failure to observe this precaution could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. Open the door protecting the card-slot cover release button and press the release button to open the card slot, then press the eject button to partially eject - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 39
step-by-step through the process of taking your first photographs and playing them back. Basic Photography This section describes how to use autofocus and programmed auto autoexposure for simple, "point-and-shoot" photography that will produce optimal results in most situations. Basic Playback Read - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 40
Shooting Menu Menu Guide: The Custom Settings Menu-Menu Reset 27-28 133 169 180-181 Step 2 Adjust Camera Settings To learn more about the following camera settings, see: • Taking Photographs: Choosing a Shooting Mode Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size Taking Photographs: Sensitivity - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 41
the battery charge. The battery level will be displayed in about three seconds. The Icon A flashing icon in the control panel indicates that the battery has malfunctioned or is otherwise unsuitable for use in the D2X (the icon in the viewfinder may also flash). Contact a Nikon-authorized service - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 42
You may be able to take additional pictures at lower image quality or size settings. The Monitor Cover A clear plastic cover (the BM-3 LCD monitor cover) is provided with the camera to keep the monitor clean, and to protect the monitor when the camera is not in use or when you are transporting the - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 43
, using a type G or D lens. Information on when and how to change settings from their default values is provided in "Taking Photographs" ( 37). Exposure mode Focus area Top control panel Image size White balance Rear control panel Sensitivity Image quality Option Default Description Image - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 44
to (matrix metering). Matrix metering uses information from all areas of the frame to determine exposure, ensuring optimal results for the entire frame. If a type G or D lens is mounted on the camera, 3D matrix metering II is used for exposure control that takes into account maximum brightness - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 45
hands, with your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support. Hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left. The shutter-release button for vertical shooting ( 4) can be used when taking photographs in portrait (tall) orientation. The recommended - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 46
finder display Description ● Subject in focus. Focus point is between camera and subject. Focus point is behind subject. (flashes) Camera unable to focus on subject in focus brackets using autofocus. To focus on an off-center subject, use focus lock ( 80-81) or select the focus area containing - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 47
Step 5-Check Exposure In exposure mode P (programmed auto), the camera automatically sets shutter speed and aperture when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Before shooting, check the shutter-speed and aperture indicators in the viewfinder. If the photo would be under- or over - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 48
result in loss of data. Do Not Photograph Strong Light Sources Avoid 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 49
. To exit without deleting the picture, press the multi selector left or right. Take Additional Photographs To end playback and return to shooting mode, press the the shutter-release button halfway. button or press Delete ( 154) To delete multiple images, use the Delete option in the playback - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 50
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Taking Photographs The Details "Tutorial: Basic Photography" described the basic order of operations for taking photographs at the most commonly-used settings. This chapter explains how and when to adjust camera settings for different shooting conditions. 37 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 52
settings when taking photographs. Before proceeding, be sure to read "Using Camera Menus" ( 39) for information on menu operations. Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos? High-Speed Crop Choosing a Shooting Mode 41-42 43-44 How will this photograph be used? Image Quality and Size - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 53
menus: the playback menu, the shooting menu, the Custom Settings menu, the setup menu, and Recent Settings. When the menu button is pressed, the camera displays the last menu used. To select a different menu: 1 2 If menu item is highlighted, press . Select menu. 3 Position cursor in selected - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 54
Using Camera Menus Making a Selection To modify settings for an item in the current menu: 1 2 Highlight menu item Some menu items are not available while images are mode or by turning the camera off. To exit the menus and focus the camera for the next shot, press the shutter-release button halfway. - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 55
to eight frames per second, and more photographs can be taken before the memory buffer fills ( 43). High-speed crop is turned on and off using the FUNC. button or the Hi-speed Crop item in the available when high-speed crop is on ( 74). Image Size Selecting high-speed crop reduces image size ( 48). 41 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 56
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 indicator will - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 57
mirror is raised. * Average frame rate with continuousservo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto exposure, a shutter speed of ½50 s or faster, and memory remaining in memory buffer. Number of pictures that can be stored in buffer depends on options selected for image quality and Hi-speed crop (see - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 58
crop: On 50 s (28 frames) 50 s (29 frames) 750 s (28 frames) 20 s (35 frames) Buffer Size The number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the exposure-count displays in the viewfinder and top control panel while the shutter-release button is pressed. d2 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 59
Quality and Size Image Quality and Size Making Effective Use of Memory Together, image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Image Quality The D2X supports the following image quality options (listed in descending order by image quality and file size - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 60
Taking Photographs-Image Quality and Size Image quality can be set using the Image quality option in the shooting menu or by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial. Two options are available for controlling compression: Raw compression for NEF (RAW) images ( 48) and JPEG - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 61
takes effect whenever image quality is set to NEF (Raw) + JPEG Fine, NEF (Raw) + JPEG Normal, NEF (Raw) + JPEG Basic, JPEG Fine, JPEG Normal, or JPEG Basic. 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 62
menu will be displayed. The selected option takes effect whenever image quality is set to NEF (Raw) + JPEG Fine, NEF (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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 63
Photographs-Image Quality and Size Image size can be set using the Image size option in the shooting menu or by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the sub-command dial. Note that the option selected does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images. When opened in PictureProject or Nikon Capture - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 64
the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on a 1 GB card at different image quality and size settings. Hi-speed crop: Off Hi-speed crop: On Image quality NEF + JPEG Fine 3, 4, 5 Image size L 6 M 6 S 6 File size 1 26.6 MB 24.0 MB 22.2 MB No. of images 1 36 41 45 Buffer capacity - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 65
Taking Photographs-Image Quality and Size Number of Exposures Remaining The number of exposures remaining shown in the exposure count displays in the control panel and viewfinder is only an approximation. The number of compressed NEF or JPEG images that can be stored on a memory card depends on the - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 66
(ISO Equivalency) Reacting Faster to Light "Sensitivity" is the digital equivalent of film speed. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures. Sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 100 and ISO 800 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 67
the more likely pictures are to be subject to "noise" in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels. Photos taken at HI-1 Setting b1 (ISO auto), the camera will automatically vary sensitivity from the value selected by the user to help ensure optimum exposure. Sensitivity can not be set - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 68
or under incandescent lighting. Unlike the film used in film cameras, digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as "white balance." For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 69
. Choose a color temperature, use preset white balance, or set white balance to Flash and use fine tuning to adjust white balance. e5-Auto BKT Set ( 200) When WB bracketing is selected for custom setting e5 (Auto BKT set), the camera will create several images each time the shutter is released - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 70
PRE (preset), white balance can be "fine tuned" to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate "warm" or "cold" cast into an image. Higher settings can be used to lend images a bluish tinge or to compensate for light sources with a yellow or red cast, while - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 71
appears in the rear control panel and viewfinder sidebar. Rear control panel Viewfinder Fine-Tuning and Color Temperature Approximate color-temperatures for settings other than A (auto) are given below (values may differ from color temperatures given by photo color meters): Incandescent +3 2,700 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 72
. 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 rotating the sub-command dial. The color temperature is displayed in the rear control panel: ... Take Test Shots Take a test shot to determine if - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 73
color cast. Four options are available for setting preset white balance: Recording New Values with the Camera (1) Frame a neutral gray or white object and press the shutter ( 60). Store values copied from images on memory card ( 65). Store values created in Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later ( - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 74
white balance is measured using both 1,005-pixel RGB sensor and main image sensor. Use for flash photography or when the subject and camera are under different lighting. In studio settings, 18% diffusion panel can be used to make reference object appear gray. Light source Color of light source is - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 75
top control panel and viewfinder frame-count displays. Rear control panel Top control panel Viewfinder 3 To measure white balance using a neutral gray or white object... ...frame the reference object so that it fills the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down. The camera will - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 76
. If the camera is unable to measure white balance using the ambient light sensor, try measuring white balance using a neutral gray or white reference object. Top control panel Rear control panel Viewfinder The new value for white balance will be stored in preset d-0, automatically replacing the - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 77
White Balance Preset To set white balance to preset. To select the highlighted preset and return to shooting mode without completing steps 3-5, press the button. 3 Press the center Selecting a White Balance Preset: the WB Button At a setting of (White balance preset), presets can also be selected by - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 78
Taking Photographs-White Balance 4 Press the multi selector up or down to highlight Set. 5 Press the multi selector to the right to set white balance to the value stored in the selected preset and return to the shooting menu. Entering a Comment To enter a descriptive comment of up to - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 79
photographs on the memory card. Only photographs taken with the D2X will be displayed; other images can not be selected. 3 Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight the desired image. To view the highlighted image full frame, press the button. Press the button again to return to - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 80
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 comment for the selected preset. See the Nikon Capture 4 manual for details. 66 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 81
multiple shots with same sharpening, choose different setting. For best results, use a type G or D lens. Normal Camera sharpens all images the same standard amount. Low Images are sharpened less than the standard amount. Medium low Images are sharpened slightly less than the standard amount - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 82
curve, choose different setting. For best results, use a type G or D lens. Camera uses same standard curve for all images. Suited to Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later (available separately) can be used to define a custom tone curve and download it to the camera. Choose Custom to select this user - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 83
that will be printed or used "as is," with sRGB (default) no further modification. Color mode II is not available ( 70). This color space is capable of expressing a wider gamut of colors Adobe AdobeRGB than sRGB, making it the preferred choice for images that will be extensively processed - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 84
when Color mode is set to Mode II, Color mode will be reset to the mode in effect when sRGB was last selected. Nikon Software Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later (available separately) and PictureProject automatically select the correct color space when opening photographs created with the D2X. 70 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 85
Photographs-Image Adjustment Controlling Color: Hue Adjustment Hue can be adjusted in the range about -9 ° to +9 ° in increments of 3 °. If red is taken as the starting color, raising hue above 0 ° (the default setting) would introduce a yellow cast, making colors that would be red at a setting of - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 86
controlled by the focus mode selector on the front of the camera. There are two autofocus (AF) modes, in which the camera focuses automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and one manual focus mode, in which focus must be adjusted manually using the focusing ring on the lens - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 87
for Custom Setting a5 (AF activation), the camera will only focus when one of the AF-ON buttons is pressed, not when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. a8-Vertical AF-ON ( 187) Custom Setting a8 (Vertical AF-ON) controls whether the AF-ON button for vertical shooting is used to initiate - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 88
The D2X offers a choice of eleven focus areas that together cover a wide area of the frame. The focus area can be selected manually, allowing photographs to be composed the main subject positioned almost anywhere in the frame, or automatically to ensure that the subject closest to the camera is - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 89
(Tall) Orientation Photographs If the shutter-release button for vertical shooting is 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-Vertical AF-ON ( 187) Custom Setting a8 (Vertical AF-ON) controls - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 90
to be taken regardless of whether or not the camera is in focus, choose Release for Custom Setting a2 (AF-S mode priority). a3-Group Dynamic AF ( 183) This option controls how focus areas are grouped in group dynamic-AF mode and whether the camera tracks the subject in the center focus area of - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 91
erratically moving subjects. Focus area can not be selected manually, and focus areas are not displayed in viewfinder or top control panel. Camera may be unable to select focus area containing closest subject when telephoto lens is used or subject is poorly lit. Single-area AF is recommended - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 92
mode AF-area mode Control-panel display Focus-area selection Single-area AF Manual Dynamic-area AF AF-S Group dynamic-AF Dynamic-area AF with closestsubject priority Single-area AF AF-C Dynamic-area AF Group dynamic-AF Dynamic-area AF with closestsubject priority Manual Manual (camera - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 93
on information from other focus time is available to compose areas. Focus will remain locked while shutter-release photo. button is pressed halfway. As above, except camera focuses on subject in center Use when sure of subject's focus area of selected group. If subject moves before place in overall - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 94
not be in a focus area in the final composition. It can also be used when the autofocus system is unable to focus ( 82). In single-servo AF, manually using the AE-L/AF-L button. To recompose a photograph using focus lock: 1 Position the subject in the selected focus area and press the shutter- - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 95
. 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 default setting), focus only, or exposure only. 81 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 96
-Focus Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, use manual focus ( 83) or use focus lock ( 80) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. AF - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 97
(●) is displayed. A-M Selection/Autofocus with Manual Priority When using a lens that offers A-M selection, select M when focusing manually. With lenses that support M/A (autofocus with manual priority), focus can be adjusted manually with the lens set to M or M/A. See the documentation provided - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 98
-Exposure Exposure Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure Metering The metering method determines how the camera sets exposure: Method Description 1,005-pixel RGB sensor sets exposure based on variety of information from all areas of frame. With type G or D lens, camera uses 3D color matrix - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 99
Photographs-Exposure Exposure Mode Exposure mode determines how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure. Four modes are available: programmed auto (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), and manual (M). CPU Lenses When using a CPU lens equipped with an - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 100
is displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel. 2 Frame 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 101
indicator in the top control panel. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the main command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed. Default settings can also be restored by turning the camera off, selecting another exposure mode, performing a two-button reset - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 102
Taking Photographs-Exposure S: Shutter-Priority Auto In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Shutter speed can be set to values between 30 s and /1 8,000 s. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 103
-CPU lens is attached. The exposure mode indicator (S) in the top control panel will blink and A will be displayed in the viewfinder. For more information, see "Aperture-Priority Auto" ( 90). Changing from Manual to Shutter-Priority Auto If you select a shutter speed of in manual exposure mode and - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 104
aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Small apertures (high f/-numbers) increase depth of the viewfinder and top control panel. 2 Rotate the sub-command dial to choose the desired aperture. 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. 90 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 105
-Exposure Non-CPU Lenses If the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the Non-CPU lens data item in shooting menu ( 128) when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f/-number will be displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel, rounded to the nearest full stop. Otherwise the - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 106
In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed can be set to values between 30 s and /1 8,000 s, or the shutter can be held open indefinitely for a long time-exposure ( ). Aperture can be set to values between the minimum and maximum values for the lens. Using the - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 107
-Exposure Non-CPU Lenses If the maximum aperture of the lens has been specified using the Non-CPU lens data item in shooting menu ( 128) when a non-CPU lens is attached, the current f/-number will be displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel, rounded to the nearest full stop. Otherwise the - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 108
button can be used to lock shutter speed at the value selected in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, or to lock aperture at the value selected in aperture-priority auto and manual exposure modes. Lock is not available in programmed auto. Shutter-Speed Lock To lock shutter speed at the - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 109
in the selected focus area and press the shutter-release button halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway and the subject positioned in the focus area, press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock exposure (and focus, except in manual focus mode). Confirm that the in-focus indicator (●) appears - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 110
locked at the value metered in a 3-mm (0.12˝) circle centered on the selected focus area. In mode Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Settings Shutter speed and aperture (flexible program; 87) Shutter speed Aperture The new values can be confirmed in the viewfinder and control - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 111
EV +2.0 EV 2 Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot. Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0 or performing a two button reset ( 133). Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. b4-Exposure Comp. EV ( 189) Use this option to set the increments - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 112
available at white-balance settings of (Choose color temp.) or (preset) or at image qualities of NEF (Raw), NEF+JPEG Fine, NEF+JPEG Normal, or NEF+JPEG Basic. Exposure and Flash Bracketing 1 Select the type of bracketing to be performed using Custom Setting e5 (Auto BKT set; 200). Choose AE & flash - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 113
for Custom Setting e5 cancels the current the bracketing program. Shooting Mode In single frame and self-timer modes, one shot will be taken each time the shutterrelease button is pressed. In continuous low speed and continuous high speed modes, shooting will pause after the number of shots - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 114
Photographs-Exposure The bracketing programs available depend on the option selected for Custom Setting b3 (EV step; 189). 1/3 Step Selected for EV Step Control panel display No. of Exposure shots increment Bracketing order (EVs) 3 +1/3 EV +0.3, 0, +0.7 3 +2/3 EV +0.7, 0, +1.3 3 +1 EV - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 115
Taking Photographs-Exposure 1/2 Step Selected for EV Step Control panel display No. of Exposure shots increment Bracketing order (EVs) 3 +½ EV +0.5, 0, +1.0 3 +1 EV +1.0, 0, +2.0 3 -½ EV -0.5, -1.0, 0 3 -1 EV -1.0, -2.0, 0 2 +½ EV 0, +0.5 2 +1 EV 0, +1.0 2 -½ EV 0, -0.5 2 -1 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 116
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 Setting e6 (see below). e6-Manual Mode Bkting ( 201) This option controls how the camera performs exposure and flash bracketing - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 117
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 viewfinder and the shutter release will be disabled. Shooting can begin when a new memory card is inserted. 3 Pressing - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 118
not available at white-balance settings of (Choose color 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 balance bracketing. Shooting Mode In single frame and self-timer modes, the number of copies specified - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 119
number of shots, white balance (WB) increment, and bracketing order for each of the possible white-balance bracketing programs is shown below. Taking Photographs-Exposure Control +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 bracketing - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 120
; 245), the D2X supports the full range 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 Communication ( 54), and Auto FP High-Speed Sync. See the Speedlight manual for details - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 121
600 is set to TTL, the camera automatically selects one of the following types of flash control: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR: Speedlight emits series of nearly invisible preflashes (monitor preflashes) immediately before main flash. Preflashes reflected from objects in all areas of frame are - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 122
can be increased for non-CPU lenses by providing lens data (folenses cal length and maximum aperture; 128-131). Not available when spot metering is used. All types Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR: Flash output adjusted to bring lighting in frame to standard level; brightness of background - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 123
control 8 Select Off for Custom Setting e3 (AA flash depends on lens type: mode; 199). • Type G or D Nikkor (excluding IX Nikkor): 3D 9 Set Speedlight to mode M and select FP high-speed Multi Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR sync manually. • Other Nikkor (excluding AF Nikkor lenses - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 124
, 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 FP high-speed sync manually. Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 125
the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. If the Speedlight supports i-TTL or D-TTL flash control, refer to the entry for cameras that support the Creative Lighting System (CLS) or for digital SLR cameras in the table of camera types. If Auto FP High-Speed Sync is not used, the shutter will - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 126
is only available in programmed auto and aperture-priority auto exposure modes. Use of tripod is recommended to prevent blurring caused by camera shake. In shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating effect of a stream Rear-curtain sync of light - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 127
and aperture can be set as follows when a Speedlight is used: Exposure mode Programmed auto Shutter-priority auto Aperture-priority auto Manual Shutter speed Set automatically by camera1, 2 ½50 s-30 s2 Set automatically by camera1, 2 ½50 s-30 s 2 Aperture Set automatically by camera 86 88 90 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 128
2 Mount an SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlight on the camera accessory shoe. 3 Turn the Speedlight on and set the flash mode to TTL or AA (see the Speedlight instruction manual for details). 4 Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. 5 Press the - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 129
FV lock. 7 Press the camera FUNC. button to release FV lock and confirm that the FV lock icons ( and ) are no longer displayed in the control panel and viewfinder. Metering The metering areas for FV lock are as follows: Speedlight Flash mode TTL Stand-alone flash unit AA Used with other flash - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 130
the flash is fully charged and ready for use. The Accessory Shoe SB-series Speedlights, including the SB-800, 600, 80DX, 28DX, 50DX, 27, 23, 22s, and 29s, can be mounted directly on the camera accessory shoe without a sync cable. The accessory shoe is equipped with a safety lock for Speedlights - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 131
are not saved separately. Image Overlay Overlays are created using the Image Overlay option in the shooting menu. 1 The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings. Before creating an overlay, set image quality and size ( 45). 2 Highlight Image Overlay in the shooting menu - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 132
can not be selected. Image Overlay The new image is recorded at current image quality, image size, and file name settings under a file name assigned by adding one to the largest file number in the current folder. White balance, sharpening, color space, color mode, and hue settings are copied from the - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 133
options and then press the multi selector to the right. Option Description Gain adjusted according to number of On exposures actually recorded (gain for (default) each exposure is set to ½ for 2 expo- sures, 1/3 for 3 exposures, etc.). Gain is not adjusted when recording Off multiple exposure - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 134
playback or menu operations • The user selects Reset or Cancel in the multiple 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 135
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 Setting c3 (Auto meter-off; 193) or the camera is - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 136
multi selector up or down to change interval timer settings. The selected option is highlighted in blue. The following camera will not be able to take photographs at specified interval if interval is shorter than shutter speed or time required to record images. Choose number of intervals and number - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 137
, charge the battery before shooting or use an optional EH-6 AC adapter. 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 138
timer photography is in progress. Note the following: • Performing a two-button reset ( 133) or changing bracketing settings ( 98) will cancel interval timer photography. • If shutter speed is set to (manual exposure mode) after the timer has started, subsequent photographs will be taken at - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 139
or the previous photograph has yet to be taken, the memory buffer or memory card is full, or the camera is unable to focus in single-servo AF (note that the camera focuses again before each shot). Multiple Exposure Interval timer shooting can be used to create a multiple exposure ( 119). 125 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 140
in the shooting menu ( • Bracketing settings are changed ( 98). • The battery is exhausted. 169). Normal shooting will resume when interval timer photography ends. Shooting Mode Regardless of the shooting mode selected, the camera will take the specified number of shots at each interval. In CH - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 141
shake or for self-portraits. To use the self-timer: 1 Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or place the camera on a stable, level surface. 2 Press the shooting mode dial lock release and rotate the shooting mode dial to select (self-timer mode). 3 Frame the photograph and focus. If autofocus - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 142
the lens: • Enables color matrix metering (note that it may be necessary to use center- weighted or spot metering to achieve accurate results with some lenses, including Reflex-Nikkor lenses) • Improves the precision of center-weighted and spot metering, i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash for Digital SLR, and - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 143
The FUNC. Button 1 Select FV Lock/Lens data for Custom Setting f4 (FUNC. Button; 205). 2 Press the FUNC. button and rotate the main command dial. Focal length is displayed in the top control panel: ... Default Maximum Aperture Selecting a focal length sets Maximum aperture to the last value selected - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 144
right. 3 Select 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 lens data. Zoom Lenses Lens data are not - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 145
Taking Photographs-Non-CPU Lenses The FUNC. Button 1 Select FV Lock/Lens data for Custom Setting f4 (FUNC. Button; 205). 2 Press the FUNC. button and rotate the subcommand dial. Maximum aperture is displayed in the top control panel: ... 131 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 146
the MC-35 using the cable provided by the manufacturer of the GPS device. See the MC-35 instruction manual for details. Before turning the camera on, set the GPS device to NMEA mode. When the camera establishes communication with a GPS device, a icon will be displayed in the top control panel. The - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 147
. The following shooting-menu options will also be reset. Only settings in the bank currently selected using the Shooting menu bank option will be reset ( 167). Settings in the remaining banks are unaffected. Option Image quality Image size Default JPEG Normal Large Option White bal. ISO * Fine - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 148
134 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 149
More About Playback Playback Options This section details the operations that can be performed during playback, including thumbnail playback, playback zoom, and photo information display. 135 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 150
mode, press the button or press the shutter-release button halfway. To view camera menus ( 39), press the button. 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 151
memo icon ...147 3 Folder number/frame 12 2 Protect status.........143 number 156 *Displayed in yellow if photo was taken with high-speed crop on. Page 2 1 Voice memo icon ...147 7 Image size 48 2 Protect status.........143 8 Image quality...........45 3 Focus brackets*........74 9 Date - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 152
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-speed crop on. 12 3 ISO :100 WHITE BAL. :AUTO 4 5 WHITE BAL. +/- :0 TONE :AUTO 6 7 SHARPNESS :AUTO COLOR MODE :MODE1 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 153
Camera histograms are for use only as a guide and may differ from those displayed in imaging applications. f3-Photo Info/Playback ( 204) The roles of the multi selector buttons can be reversed, so that the left and right buttons display other images and the up and down buttons control photo - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 154
the number of images displayed as follows: single image ↔ four thumbnails ↔ nine thumbnails ↔ single image. Press center of multi selector to switch back and forth between full frame and thumbnail playback. Highlight images Page through images Delete images Zoom in on highlighted photo Press - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 155
camera menus ( 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 156
or ( ) thumbnail playback. Press again to zoom image in. Press button to display frame showing area currently zoomed in. While button is pressed, multi selector can be used to move frame and main command dial can be used to control size of frame-rotate dial counterclockwise to zoom out, clockwise - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 157
not be deleted using the button or the Delete option in the playback menu, and have DOS "read-only" status when viewed on a Windows computer. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted. To protect a photograph: 1 Display the image in full-frame playback or highlight - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 158
marked with a icon are protected and can not be deleted. Hidden images are not displayed in single-image or thumbnail playback and can not be selected for deletion. Delete ( 154) To delete multiple images, use the Delete option in the playback menu. After Delete ( 165) The After delete option in - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 159
Voice Memos Recording and Playback The D2X is equipped with a built-in microphone, allowing voice memos to be added to photographs. Voice memos can be played back over the camera's built-in speaker. 145 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 160
can be added to photographs displayed in single-image playback or selected in the thumbnail list. 1 Ready the camera for recording. Shooting Mode At default settings, voice memos can not be recorded in shooting mode. To enable automatic or manual voice memo recording, select the appropriate option - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 161
• The shutter-release button is pressed halfway • The camera is turned selected in playback mode, a icon will be displayed in the monitor. Rear control panel Viewfinder name copied from the image with which the voice memo is associated. For example, the voice memo for the image "DSC_0002.JPG" - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 162
be recorded in shooting mode. Selecting this option displays menu shown at right; select maximum recording time from 5, 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60 s. Unless On is selected On for Image review in playback menu, recording (auto and will begin when shutter-release button is released manual) after shooting - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 163
even if one already exists Enable 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 164
the camera's built-in speaker when the associated image is viewed in single-frame Image/Sound: Delete both photo and voice memo. • Sound only: Delete voice memo only. To exit without deleting image shutter-release button halfway • The camera is turned off • Another image is displayed (single-image - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 165
Audio output option in the setup menu controls whether voice memos are played back over the camera's built-in speaker or by a device to which the camera is connected via the EG-D2 audio/video not played back. icon is displayed when photo Off for which voice memo exists is viewed in monitor. 151 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 166
152 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 167
pictures back in automated slide shows. The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains advanced shooting 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 168
options: Option Delete Playback folder Slide show Hide image Print set Display mode Image review After delete Rotate tall 154-155 156 157-158 159-160 161 164 164 165 165 The playback menu is only displayed if there is a memory card in the camera. Delete To display the delete menu, highlight - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 169
156) as small thumbnail images. 1 2 Highlight image. (To view highlighted image full screen, press . Press again to return to thumbnail list.) Select highlighted image. Selected image marked by icon. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, highlight and press - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 170
folders created by the D2X will be visible during playback. Images in all folders created by cameras that conform to the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)-all Nikon digital cameras and most other makes of digital camera-will be visible during playback. Only images in the current folder will - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 171
change photo info displayed during slide show. Pause Press to pause slide show ( 158). Exit to playback menu Press to end slide show and display playback menu. Exit to playback mode Press to end slide show and return to playback with current image displayed in monitor. Press shutter-release - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 172
time each picture is displayed. • Audio playback: Display a menu of voice memo playback options. To exit the slide show and return to the playback menu, press the multi selector to the left or press the button. Changing the Display Interval: Frame Interval To change the time each image is displayed - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 173
Reveal all photographs. Hiding Selected Photographs: Select/Set Choosing Select/set displays the photographs in the folder or folders selected in the Playback folder menu ( 156) as small thumbnail images. 1 2 Highlight image. (To view highlighted image full screen, press . Press again to return - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 174
Menu Guide-The Playback Menu Revealing All Photographs: Deselect All Choosing Deselect all? displays the confirmation dialog shown at right. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press the button to make a selection. • Yes: reveal all images in the folder or folders - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 175
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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 176
prints (up to 99), or press center of multi se- lector to select image and set number of prints to 1. Selected images are marked by icon. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, highlight and press center of multi selector. To exit without changing print order - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 177
. Either action could cause problems during printing. Exif version 2.21 The D2X supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.21, a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output on Exif - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 178
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 photographs are displayed in the - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 179
If deleted image was first frame in memory, following previous frame will be displayed or highlighted. If user was scrolling through images in order recorded before deletion, following image will be displayed or highlighted (if deleted image was Continue last frame in memory, previous frame will be - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 180
folder File Naming Image quality * Image size * Hi-speed Crop JPEG compression Raw compression White Balance * Long exp. NR High ISO NR ISO * Image sharpening Tone compensation Color space Color mode Hue adjustment Image Overlay Multiple exposure Intvl timer shooting Non-CPU lens data 167-168 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 181
bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings. The new settings will be stored in the bank even when the camera is turned off, and will be restored the next time the bank is selected - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 182
Menu Guide-The Shooting Menu Renaming Shooting Menu Banks 1 Highlight Rename and press right. 3 The following dialog will be displayed. Enter a name as described below. Keyboard area Use multi selector to highlight letters, press center of multi selector to select. Name area Name appears here - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 183
Description No Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged. Yes Restore settings to default values. The following settings are affected: Option Default Option Default File naming DSC Hue 0 Image quality * JPEG Normal Multiple exposure ‡ Image size * Large Number of shots 2 Hi-speed crop - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 184
Guide-The Shooting Menu Active Folder To select the folder in which subsequent images will picture numbered 9999, the camera will automatically create a new folder for the next picture by adding one to the current folder number. If the memory card already contains a folder numbered 999, the shutter - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 185
the file naming rule, press the button. After editing the file name prefix, press to return to the shooting menu. New photographs will be saved using the new file naming rule. Image Quality Eight options are available for image quality. See "Taking Photographs: Image Quality and Size" ( 45). 171 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 186
frame advance rate to up to 8 fps and allowing more images to be stored in the memory buffer. See "Taking Photographs: High-Speed Crop" ( 41). 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 187
Description Off (default) Noise reduction off; camera functions normally. Noise reduction takes effect at shutter speeds of about ½ s or slower. Time needed to process images more than doubles and number of images that can be stored in memory buffer is halved. During processing, On blinks - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 188
are available for controlling image contrast. See "Taking Photographs: Image Adjustment" ( 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 Photographs: Image Adjustment" ( 70). 174 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 189
Hue can be set to values between approximately -9 ° and +9 ° in seven increments of roughly 3 °. See "Taking Photographs: Image Adjustment" ( 71). Image Overlay Create a new image by superimposing two existing RAW photographs. The RAW photographs must have been created using the D2X and be on - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 190
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Custom settings are used to fine-tune a variety of camera settings to suit the user's preferences, creating combinations of settings that differ from the factory defaults in effect at the time your camera was purchased. In - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 191
Menu Guide-Custom Settings The following Custom Settings are available: C Bank select R Menu reset a Autofocus a1 AF-C mode priority a2 AF-S mode priority a3 Group Vertical AF-ON button function ISO auto control ISO step value EV steps for exposure control EV steps for exposure compensation Easy - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 192
. File number sequence 196 d5 Cntrl panel/finder Control panel/viewfinder display 196-197 d6 Illumination LCD Illumination 197 e Bracketing/Flash e1 Flash sync speed Flash sync speed setting 198 e2 Flash shutter speed Slowest speed when using flash 198 e3 AA flash mode AA flash mode 199 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 193
Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting C: Custom Setting Bank Custom Settings are stored in one of four banks. Changes to settings in one bank have no effect on the others. To store a particular combination of frequently-used settings, select one of the four banks and set the camera to these settings - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 194
Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged. Yes Restore settings to default values. Two-Button Reset Custom Settings are not reset when a two-button reset is performed ( Custom Settings Bank If settings in the current bank have been modified from default values, the rear control panel display will show - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 195
. Off d5 Cntrl panel/finder Rear control panel Viewfinder display ISO Frame count d6 Illumination Lamp on switch e1 Flash sync speed 1/250 e2 Flash shutter speed 1/60 e3 AA flash mode On e4 Modeling flash On e5 Auto BKT set AE & flash e6 Manual mode bkting Flash/speed e7 Auto BKT order - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 196
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting a1: AF-C Priority Selection This option controls whether photographs can be taken whenever the shutter-release button is pressed (release priority) or only when the camera is in focus (focus priority) in continuous-servo AF. Highlight a1 AF-C mode priority - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 197
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting a3: Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AF This option controls how focus areas are grouped in group dynamic-AF ( 77) and whether the camera gives priority to the subject in the center focus area of the selected group. Highlight a3 Group dynamic AF in the - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 198
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Focus areas are grouped as follows (illustrations show the display in the top control panel): Pattern 1 Pattern 2 * 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 199
frame. Camera 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 Shutter/AF-ON Autofocus can be performed with AF-ON buttons or by pressing - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 200
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting a6: Focus Area Illumination The options in this menu control when the Manual select: focus mode • On (default): Active focus area displayed when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • Off: Focus areas not displayed in manual fo- cus mode. Controls - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 201
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting a7: Focus Area Select By default, the focus-area display is bounded by the four outer focus areas so that, for area can be selected by pressing vertical AF-ON button and rotatFocus area ing sub-command dial. Button can not be used for other functions. 187 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 202
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting b1: ISO Auto Control If On is selected for this option, the camera will automatically adjust set to HI-1 or HI-2 while this option is in effect. Sensitivity remains fixed at value selected by user when flash is used. When On is selected, the rear control- - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 203
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting b2: ISO Step Value This option determines whether adjustments to to the right to make a selection. Custom Setting b3: EV Steps for Exposure Control This option determines whether adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, and bracketing are made in increments - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 204
Menu Guide-Custom Settings 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 205
a circle in the center of the frame. The diameter (φ) of this circle can be selected from 6, 8, 10, and 13 mm (the default option is 8 mm; note that the diameter is fixed at 8 mm when a non-CPU lens is used, regardless of the setting selected for Non-CPU lens data in the shooting menu). Highlight b6 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 206
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting c1: AE Lock Buttons This option determines what controls lock exposure. button or by +Release Button pressing shutter-release button halfway. Custom Setting c2: Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button This option controls the behavior of the AE-L/AF-L button - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 207
to the right to make a selection. Choose a shorter meter-off delay for longer battery life. Custom Setting c4: Self-Timer Delay This option controls the length of the shutterrelease delay in self-timer mode. Shutter-release can be delayed by approximately 2 s, 5 s, 10 s (the default option), or 20 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 208
can be taken in a single burst in continuous mode can be set to any value between 1 and 35. Regardless of the setting chosen, the maximum number of shots that can be taken in a single burst can not exceed the following values: Image quality Uncompressed NEF (RAW)+JPEG * Compressed NEF (RAW)+JPEG - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 209
Press the multi selector up or down to choose the number of shots, then press to the right to make a selection. Custom Setting d3: Exposure Delay Mode Shutter release can be delayed until about 0.4 s after the shutter-release button is pressed, reducing camera shake in situations in which the least - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 210
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting d4: File Number Sequence When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file new by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 211
option, 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 212
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 shutter-priority auto or manual exposure mode, shutter speeds can be set to values as slow - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 213
-28DX Speedlight (auto aperture).* Off Aperture specified manually using Speedlight controls (non-TTL auto). * 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 214
flash-level bracketing. AE only Camera performs exposure bracketing only. Flash only Camera performs flash-level bracketing only. WB bracketing Camera performs white balance bracketing. White Balance Bracketing White balance bracketing is not available at image quality settings of NEF (RAW) or NEF - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 215
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting e6: Auto Bracketing in M Exposure Mode This option controls what settings are affected when AE & flash or AE only is selected for Custom Setting e5 in manual exposure mode. Highlight e6 Manual mode bkting in the second level of the CSM menu ( 178) and press - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 216
to select value select number of shots and bracketing increment. Custom Setting f1: Multi Selector Mode This option controls what operation can be performed by pressing the center of the multi selector when the camera is in shooting mode. Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 217
multi selector has no effect when camera is in Not used shooting mode.* * Center of multi 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 218
-S or AF-C mode, pressing multi selector activates expoInitiate autofocus 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 219
. button and command dials can be used to specify focal length Lens data and aperture of non-CPU lenses ( 128). 1 step If FUNC. button is pressed when rotating command dials, changes to spd/ shutter speed (exposure modes S and M) and aperture (exposure modes aperture A and M) are made in increments - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 220
dial controls aperture, sub- command dial controls shutter speed. Controls whether changes to aperture are made using lens aperture ring or command dials. Regardless of setting chosen, lens ring must be used to set aperture for non-CPU lenses, command dials to set aperture for type G lenses not - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 221
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Option Description Controls functions performed by command dials during playback or when menus are displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight op- tion, press to right to select: • Off (default): Multi selector used to choose picture displayed, - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 222
Menu Guide-Custom Settings Custom Setting f6: Setting Method for Buttons camera. Note that when photographs are being captured to a computer using Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control, photographs are not recorded to the camera memory card and the shutter release will be enabled regardless of the setting - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 223
Menu Camera Setup The setup menu contains three pages of options: Option Format LCD brightness Mirror Lock-up* Video mode World Time Language Image comment Auto image rotation Voice memo Voice memo overwrite Voice memo button Audio output USB Dust Off ref photo Battery Info Wireless LAN† Firmware - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 224
while formatting is in progress. Do not turn the camera off, remove the batteries or memory Yes card, or unplug the AC adapter computer any pictures you would like to keep. FAT 32 The D2X supports FAT 32, allowing use of memory cards with capacities of over 2 GB. FAT 16 is used when reformatting - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 225
return to the setup menu. Mirror 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 226
make a selection. Option Description NTSC Use when connecting camera to NTSC devices. Use when connecting camera to PAL devices. Note that number of pixels in PAL output is selectively reduced, causing drop in resolution. World Time World Time is used to set the camera clock to the current date - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 227
Comments 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 display ( 138). Highlight Image comment in the setup menu ( 209) and press the - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 228
(wide) orientation. Choose this option when taking pictures with lens pointing up or down. * In CH (continuous high speed) and CL (continuous low speed) modes ( 43), orientation recorded for first shot applies to all images in same burst, even if camera orientation is changed during shooting. 214 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 229
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 See "Voice Memos" ( 149). button. Audio Output This menu contains output options - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 230
camera is being controlled from Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later (available separately) or photographs are being transferred to the computer using Storage Not supported Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Choose PTP The default setting for USB is Mass Storage. To change the USB setting, highlight - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 231
is used to acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off function in Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later (available separately; for more information, see the Nikon Capture 4 User's Manual). 1 Dust Off ref photo is only available when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. We recommend using a lens - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 232
set to infinity; in manual focus mode, set focus to infinity manually before pressing the shutterrelease button. If using the aperture ring to set aperture, choose the minimum setting (largest f/-number). 5 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 233
27). Number of times shutter has been released with current battery since battery was last charged. Note that camera may sometimes Picture meter release shutter without recording photograph, for example when measuring value for preset white balance. Calibration • Required: due to repeated use and - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 234
is being used to send data to an ftp server or to connect to a computer running Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control (available separately; Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later required). Option Wireless LAN system Mode Wireless Network TCP/IP settings FTP Pairing options Settings Auto send - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 235
the multi selector to the right. Option Description FTP (default) Use when connecting to ftp server. Use when controlling camera remotely. Re- PTP/IP quires Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later (available separately). Settings The settings menu contains the options listed below. Press the multi - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 236
Adjust or view TCP/IP settings, including IP address, DNS, and gateway settings. Enter password and user ID and adjust settings for connection to ftp FTP server. Pairing options: Pair the camera with computers running Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control (requires Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 237
selector to the right. Option Description No (default) Photos are not deleted after transmission. Photos deleted after transmission. Regardless of setting selected for Cus- Yes tom Setting d4 (File No. Seq.), file numbering continues from last number used when new folder is created or memory card - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 238
Menu Guide-The Setup Menu Send file as: When sending images taken at settings of NEF (Raw) + JPEG Fine, NEF (Raw) + JPEG les it contains. Deselect all: Remove "send," "sending," and "sent" marking from all images on the memory card. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 239
Off Transceiver off. Camera can not communi(default) cate with server. Transceiver on. Camera can communicate On with quality Five-level indicator of link quality. Signal level Five-level indicator of signal strength. Now sending Name of file currently being sent. Remaining Number of frames - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 240
. See "Deselect all" ( 224). 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 and WT-1/1A. USB When using a wireless transmitter, set the USB option in the camera setup menu to PTP ( 216 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 241
less network. TCP/IP Adjust TCP/IP settings, including IP address, DNS, and gateway settings. Enter password and user ID and adjust FTP settings for connection to ftp server Firmware Version To display the current camera firmware version, highlight Firmware Version in the setup menu ( 209) and - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 242
228 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 243
editing, viewing, printing, or long-term storage. 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 244
. Note that the television may not be able to display the entire image when pictures are played back. Use an AC Adapter Use of an EH-6 AC adapter (available separately) is recommended for extended playback. When the EH-6 is connected, the camera monitor-off delay will be fixed at ten minutes and the - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 245
Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later (available separately), which supports batch processing and more advanced image editing options and can be used to control the camera directly from the computer. Before Connecting the Camera Install the necessary software after reading the manuals and reviewing - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 246
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. Any photographs taken will be recorded to the computer hard disk rather than the camera memory card. See the Nikon Capture 4 User's Manual - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 247
is complete. If the USB option in the camera setup menu is still at its default setting of Mass storage, the camera must first be removed from the system as disk corresponding to the camera and select Eject from the menu that appears. Macintosh Drag the camera volume ("NIKON D2X") into the Trash. 233 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 248
compatible printer via the supplied UC-E4 USB cable, selected JPEG images can be printed directly from the camera. Before connecting the printer, confirm that it supports PictBridge. If possible, connect the camera to an EH-6 AC adapter (available separately) to reduce the drain on the battery. 1 Set - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 249
the right ( 236-237). To print the print order created with the playback Print set option ( 161), highlight Print (DPOF) and press the multi selector to the right ( 238). Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on. The focus selector lock switch only - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 250
, highlight Index 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. Selecting - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 251
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 other areas of image (note that prints may - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 252
any problems as directed in the printer manual, press the multi selector up or down to highlight Continue and press the multi selector to the right to resume printing. Select Cancel to exit without printing the remaining images. Print Set ( 161) To create a DPOF print order before printing, use the - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 253
, and Resources This chapter covers the following topics: Optional Accessories A list of the lenses and other 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 254
micro, defocus image control (DC), and regular lenses with focal lengths of 14-600 mm ( 242). Note that IX Nikkor CPU lenses can not be used with the D2X. The lenses that can be used with the D2X are listed below. Camera setting Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system Lens/accessory Type G or - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 255
200-600 mm f/9.5 (serial numbers 280001-300490) Compatible Non-CPU Lenses If lens data are specified using the Non-CPU lens data option in the shooting menu, many of the features available with CPU lenses can also be used with non-CPU lenses. If lens data are not specified, color matrix metering can - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 256
Technical Notes-Optional Accessories CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring. Unlike other CPU lenses, there is no need to lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture setting (maximum f/-number) when using a type G lens. Picture Angle and - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 257
Electronic Accessories Your Nikon D2X digital camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 258
the D2H. accessories The D2X comes with a type V clear- Type V III matte III focusing screen (for use with the D2X only) which shows the full high-speed crop for enhanced high- speed crop photography. 244 Type B III A type B BriteView III focusing screen is supplied with the camera. The - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 259
has a Guide Number of Speedlights 38/125 (m/ft, 35-mm zoom head position, ISO 100) and supports i-TTL, TTL, auto aperture (AA), non-TTL auto (A), manual, and repeating flash control. Flash sync mode, including slow and rear-curtain sync, can be set from the camera. When used with the D2X, the SB - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 260
Accessories Optional ♦ SB-600: This high performance Speedlight has a Guide Number of Speedlights 30/98 (m/ft, 35-mm zoom head position, ISO 100) and supports i(continued) TTL, TTL, and manual flash control. Flash sync mode, including slow and rear-curtain sync, can be set from the camera. When used - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 261
20 cm Adapter Cord set, MT-2 intervalometer, and ML-2 modulite control set. (8˝) MC-30 Remote shutter release; can be used to reduce camera 80 cm Remote Cord shake or keep the shutter open during a time exposure. (2´7˝) MC-35 GPS Connects GPS devices to D2X via PC cable supplied by Adapter - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 262
Accessories Approved Memory Cards The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D2X: SDCFB SDCFB (Type II) SanDisk SDCF2B (Type II) SDCFH (Ultra) SDCFH (Ultra II) SDCFX (Extreme III) 4× USB 10× USB 12 loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. • Do not touch the card - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 263
Technical Notes-Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera Storage and Maintenance Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, replace the monitor cover, remove the battery, and store the battery in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place. To prevent mold or mildew, - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 264
III focusing screen ( 244): 1 Turn the camera off and remove the lens. 2 Using the tweezers supplied with the focusing screen, pull Replacing Focusing Screens Do not touch the surface of the mirror or focusing screens. Focusing Screens Use only screens designated for use in the D2X or D2H. Framing - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 265
the EN-EL4. 7 Set the camera to the current date and time. Until the date and time have been set, the icon will flash in the top control panel. CAUTION Use only CR1616 lithium batteries. Using another type of battery could cause an explosion. Dispose of used batteries as directed. Inserting the - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 266
Camera The Low-Pass Filter The image sensor that acts as the camera's picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré. Although this filter prevents foreign objects from adhering directly to the image camera to a Nikon-authorized service center. 2 Remove the lens and turn the camera - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 267
return to the down position and the shutter curtain will close. Replace the lens or body cap and disconnect the AC adapter. Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D2X is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 268
the camera. Consult the list below before contacting your retailer or Nikon representative. Technical Notes-Troubleshooting Indicator Control Viewpanel finder Problem Solution (blinks) Lens aperture ring is not set to Set ring to minimum aperture minimum aperture. (largest f/-number). 20 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 269
2 service representative. Memory insufficient to record further photos at current set- • Reduce quality or size. 45 (blinks) (blinks) tings, or camera has run out of file or folder numbers. • Delete photographs. • Insert new memory card. 154 22 Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 270
Technical Notes-Troubleshooting Indicator Control Monitor panel Problem Solution • Error accessing memory • Use Nikon-approved card. 248 card. • Check that contacts are 2 clean. If card is damaged, THIS CARD contact retailer or Nikon CANNOT BE representative. USED (blinks) • Unable to - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 271
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 digital SLR, and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data * IX Nikkor lenses can not be used † Excluding lenses for F3AF Picture - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 272
AE-L/AF-L button Exposure Metering Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering Matrix 3D color matrix metering supported with type G and D lenses; color matrix metering available with other CPU lenses and with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data Center-weighted Weight of 75 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 273
Camera File System (DCF) and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) • Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW): approximately 50-60% • JPEG: JPEG baseline-compliant, can be selected from Size priority and Optimal quality Self-timer Electronically controlled timer with 2 - 20 s duration Depth-of-field preview Lens - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 274
battery, memory card, body 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 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 275
) EN-EL4 battery and an AF-S VR 24-120 mm 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 ½50 s; shutter-release - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 276
output, 151 USB, 216 Dust Off ref photo, 217-218 Battery info, 219 Wireless LAN, 219-227 Firmware version, 227 Symbols 3D color matrix metering II. See Metering 3D Multi Sensor Balanced FillFlash for Digital SLR, 108 A Advanced Wireless Lighting, 109 AF-area mode, 76 Aperture, 85-94 adjusting, 90 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 277
, control panel Image dust off, 217-218 Image files, 47, 50-51, 196 Image overlay, 117-118 Image sensor, 252, 257 Image size, 48-49 Image quality, 45-48 ISO. See Sensitivity ISO auto, 188 i-TTL flash control, 107 J JPEG, 45-47 L L. See Image size Lens, 20-21, 240-242 attaching, 20 compatible, 240 - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 278
Single-frame. See Shooting mode Single-frame playback, 35, 136-139 Size. See Image size Speedlight, 106-116, 198-199, 245-246. See also flash compatible, 109-111 sRGB. See SHOOTING MENU, Color space Standard TTL Flash for Digital SLR, 108 T Television, 230 TIFF-RGB. See Image quality Time. See SET UP - Nikon D2X | D2X User's Manual - Page 279
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En
The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography
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DIGITAL CAMERA