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The D2X, however, is in place, be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera, being careful to first remove all instructions thoroughly to prevent foreign matter from entering the camera, do not exchange lenses in dusty environments. Should foreign matter find ...Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first photographs, and transferring them to the low-pass filter, where it may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged. PictureProject reference CD The PictureProject ...
The D2X, however, is in place, be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera, being careful to first remove all instructions thoroughly to prevent foreign matter from entering the camera, do not exchange lenses in dusty environments. Should foreign matter find ...Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first photographs, and transferring them to the low-pass filter, where it may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged. PictureProject reference CD The PictureProject ...
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World Time ...212 Image Comment 213 Auto Image Rotation 214 Voice Memo...215 Voice Memo Overwrite 215 Voice Memo Button 215 Audio Output 215 USB...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 xi
World Time ...212 Image Comment 213 Auto Image Rotation 214 Voice Memo...215 Voice Memo Overwrite 215 Voice Memo Button 215 Audio Output 215 USB...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 xi
D2X User's Manual
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... is available elsewhere in the Quick Start Guide. Life-Long Learning As part of a Nikon D2X single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with your area. This icon indicates that may be fine-tuned from the Custom Settings menu. Nikon will not be held liable for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Replacing This Manual...
... is available elsewhere in the Quick Start Guide. Life-Long Learning As part of a Nikon D2X single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with your area. This icon indicates that may be fine-tuned from the Custom Settings menu. Nikon will not be held liable for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Replacing This Manual...
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... iv-v Step 3 Basic Setup For information on changing 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...
... iv-v Step 3 Basic Setup For information on changing 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...
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... manual for details. 2.5 Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown at shipment. See the instructions provided with compatible devices, enabling the camera to the open position ( ) and remove the batterychamber cover. 2.4 Attach the battery cover to both display the current level and charge the... the camera off and rotate the battery-chamber cover latch to show battery charge state in the setup menu details battery charge, battery life, and the number of pictures taken ( 219). 16 Introduction-First Steps 2 Step 2-Insert the Battery The D2X is powered by a rechargeable Nikon EN-...
... manual for details. 2.5 Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown at shipment. See the instructions provided with compatible devices, enabling the camera to the open position ( ) and remove the batterychamber cover. 2.4 Attach the battery cover to both display the current level and charge the... the camera off and rotate the battery-chamber cover latch to show battery charge state in the setup menu details battery charge, battery life, and the number of pictures taken ( 219). 16 Introduction-First Steps 2 Step 2-Insert the Battery The D2X is powered by a rechargeable Nikon EN-...
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...Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 5.2 Open the card slot cover Open the door protecting the card-slot cover release button (ቢ) and press the release button (ባ) to open the card slot (ቤ). 3 2 1 5.3 Insert a memory card Direction of film, the D2X uses ...Terminals up (ባ). Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory card terminals first. Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. When the mem- label ory card is fully inserted, the green access lamp will light and the eject button will ...
...Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 5.2 Open the card slot cover Open the door protecting the card-slot cover release button (ቢ) and press the release button (ባ) to open the card slot (ቤ). 3 2 1 5.3 Insert a memory card Direction of film, the D2X uses ...Terminals up (ባ). Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory card terminals first. Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. When the mem- label ory card is fully inserted, the green access lamp will light and the eject button will ...
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Tutorial-Basic Photography 1 Step 1-Ready the Camera Before taking photographs, ready the camera as described below. 1.1 Turn the camera on The control panel will turn off if no operations are performed for use in the D2X (the icon in the control panel indicates ...;ashes) exhausted Shutter release disabled. * No icon displayed when camera powered by optional AC adapter. Battery turn on and off ). partially (auto meter off , the camera is otherwise unsuitable for 6 s - Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative. 27 Battery fully Aperture and shutter-speed indicators...
Tutorial-Basic Photography 1 Step 1-Ready the Camera Before taking photographs, ready the camera as described below. 1.1 Turn the camera on The control panel will turn off if no operations are performed for use in the D2X (the icon in the control panel indicates ...;ashes) exhausted Shutter release disabled. * No icon displayed when camera powered by optional AC adapter. Battery turn on and off ). partially (auto meter off , the camera is otherwise unsuitable for 6 s - Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative. 27 Battery fully Aperture and shutter-speed indicators...
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... image and one normalJPEG Normal quality JPEG image. TIFF (RGB) About 30 s are deleted, both NEF and JPEG images will be displayed. Raw 12-bit data from the image sensor are recorded, one NEF (RAW) image and one basic-qualJPEG Basic ity JPEG image. NEF (Raw) + Two... Quality The D2X supports the following image quality options (listed in Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later ( 246). Taking Photographs-Image 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 camera, only the...
... image and one normalJPEG Normal quality JPEG image. TIFF (RGB) About 30 s are deleted, both NEF and JPEG images will be displayed. Raw 12-bit data from the image sensor are recorded, one NEF (RAW) image and one basic-qualJPEG Basic ity JPEG image. NEF (Raw) + Two... Quality The D2X supports the following image quality options (listed in Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later ( 246). Taking Photographs-Image 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 camera, only the...
D2X User's Manual
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...D2X are displayed on page 63. The menu shown at right will be saved to the comment for the selected preset. Taking Photographs-White Balance Copying White Balance from d-0 to edit white balance when RAW photographs taken with Nikon Capture 4 will also be copied to the camera...steps 1-3 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 used to Presets d-1 - Nikon Capture 4 Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later (available separately) can be displayed. 1 Press the multi selector up ...
...D2X are displayed on page 63. The menu shown at right will be saved to the comment for the selected preset. Taking Photographs-White Balance Copying White Balance from d-0 to edit white balance when RAW photographs taken with Nikon Capture 4 will also be copied to the camera...steps 1-3 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 used to Presets d-1 - Nikon Capture 4 Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later (available separately) can be displayed. 1 Press the multi selector up ...
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... multi selector to the Subject: Color Mode Much as film cameras offer a choice of films for different subjects, the D2X offers a choice of color modes with the D2X. 70 Choose for Color space. The shooting menu will be displayed. Nikon Software Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later (available separately) and PictureProject automatically select the...
... multi selector to the Subject: Color Mode Much as film cameras offer a choice of films for different subjects, the D2X offers a choice of color modes with the D2X. 70 Choose for Color space. The shooting menu will be displayed. Nikon Software Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 or later (available separately) and PictureProject automatically select the...
D2X User's Manual
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... frame ( 77). Group dynamic-AF can be used to focus on ( 41). Taking Photographs-Focus Focus Area Selection The D2X offers a choice of eleven focus areas that the subject closest to the camera is always in focus regardless of where it is the frame (closest-subject priority; 77). High-Speed Crop The...
... frame ( 77). Group dynamic-AF can be used to focus on ( 41). Taking Photographs-Focus Focus Area Selection The D2X offers a choice of eleven focus areas that the subject closest to the camera is always in focus regardless of where it is the frame (closest-subject priority; 77). High-Speed Crop The...
D2X User's Manual
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... (preset) or at image qualities of bracketing: exposure bracketing, flash bracketing, and white balance bracketing. Taking Photographs-Exposure Bracketing The D2X offers three types of NEF (Raw), NEF+JPEG Fine, NEF+JPEG Normal, or NEF+JPEG Basic. White balance bracketing is not enough... to complete the bracketing sequence. Exposure and flash bracketing are required to complete the bracketing sequence. In exposure bracketing, the camera varies exposure compensation with each shot, while in which it is released, meaning that several shots (up to nine) are recommended...
... (preset) or at image qualities of bracketing: exposure bracketing, flash bracketing, and white balance bracketing. Taking Photographs-Exposure Bracketing The D2X offers three types of NEF (Raw), NEF+JPEG Fine, NEF+JPEG Normal, or NEF+JPEG Basic. White balance bracketing is not enough... to complete the bracketing sequence. Exposure and flash bracketing are required to complete the bracketing sequence. In exposure bracketing, the camera varies exposure compensation with each shot, while in which it is released, meaning that several shots (up to nine) are recommended...
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...Speedlights The D2X supports flash photography when an optional Speedlight is pressed. This feature can be used with Advanced Wireless Lighting to the eyes of a portrait subject. Modeling Illumination SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights emit a modeling flash when the camera depth-of... fill in shadows, illuminate back-lit subjects, and even to add a catch light to preview the total lighting effect achieved with the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), including Advanced Wireless Lighting, i-TTL flash control ( 107), FV Lock ( 114), Flash Color Information Communication ...
...Speedlights The D2X supports flash photography when an optional Speedlight is pressed. This feature can be used with Advanced Wireless Lighting to the eyes of a portrait subject. Modeling Illumination SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights emit a modeling flash when the camera depth-of... fill in shadows, illuminate back-lit subjects, and even to add a catch light to preview the total lighting effect achieved with the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), including Advanced Wireless Lighting, i-TTL flash control ( 107), FV Lock ( 114), Flash Color Information Communication ...
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... set to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to TTL, the camera shutter-release button will not be adjusted automatically. 5 Set Speedlight to remote mode for more information. ISO...set to under ½00 s. 2 When an SB-27 is mounted on the D2X, the flash mode is automatically set to mode M and select FP high-speed sync manually. Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. Before using the SB-11 or SB-14 in non-TTL auto and...
... set to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to TTL, the camera shutter-release button will not be adjusted automatically. 5 Set Speedlight to remote mode for more information. ISO...set to under ½00 s. 2 When an SB-27 is mounted on the D2X, the flash mode is automatically set to mode M and select FP high-speed sync manually. Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights. Before using the SB-11 or SB-14 in non-TTL auto and...
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...or under dim light. Pupils in programmed auto and aperture-priority auto exposure modes. Taking Photographs-Flash Photography Flash Sync Modes The D2X supports the following flash sync modes: Flash sync mode Description Front-curtain sync This mode is recommended to prevent blurring caused by... camera shake. Slow sync Flash is used with speeds as slow as the correct synchronization can not be obtained. 112 In shutter-priority ...
...or under dim light. Pupils in programmed auto and aperture-priority auto exposure modes. Taking Photographs-Flash Photography Flash Sync Modes The D2X supports the following flash sync modes: Flash sync mode Description Front-curtain sync This mode is recommended to prevent blurring caused by... camera shake. Slow sync Flash is used with speeds as slow as the correct synchronization can not be obtained. 112 In shutter-priority ...
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...a Speedlight is connected, the flash-ready indicator in the monitor. The Sync Terminal A sync cable can be mounted directly on the camera accessory shoe. Check the results in the viewfinder shows whether the flash is fully charged and ready for use . Taking ...Photographs-Flash Photography Flash Contacts and Indicators The D2X is equipped with an accessory shoe for attaching Speedlights directly to the camera and a sync terminal that allows Speedlights to be connected via a sync cable when performing rearcurtain sync ...
...a Speedlight is connected, the flash-ready indicator in the monitor. The Sync Terminal A sync cable can be mounted directly on the camera accessory shoe. Check the results in the viewfinder shows whether the flash is fully charged and ready for use . Taking ...Photographs-Flash Photography Flash Contacts and Indicators The D2X is equipped with an accessory shoe for attaching Speedlights directly to the camera and a sync terminal that allows Speedlights to be connected via a sync cable when performing rearcurtain sync ...
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.... Total shots number of intvl*no. The selected option is selected for Start. Interval Timer Photography Taking Photographs at Preset Intervals The D2X is equipped to take photographs at specified interval if interval is shorter than shutter speed or time required to the right. ...Press multi selector left or right to highlight number of shots that camera will start at selected start interval timer, select On and press . Start Choose Off to change . The following options are available: ...
.... Total shots number of intvl*no. The selected option is selected for Start. Interval Timer Photography Taking Photographs at Preset Intervals The D2X is equipped to take photographs at specified interval if interval is shorter than shutter speed or time required to the right. ...Press multi selector left or right to highlight number of shots that camera will start at selected start interval timer, select On and press . Start Choose Off to change . The following options are available: ...
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More About Playback Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on . 100-1 3 12 3 4 1/6 5 6 100NCD2X DSC_0001.JPG 2005/01/10 15:45:36 7 NORMAL 8 100-1 9 10 11 12 12 3 CAMERA :NIKON D2X METERING :MATRIX 4 5 SHUTTER :1/250 APERTURE :F5.6 6 7 EXPOSURE MODE:PROGRAM EXP.+/- :0.0 8 9 FOCAL LENGTH :56mm 100-1 10 11 137 Press the multi-selector left or right to ...
More About Playback Photo Information Photo information is superimposed on . 100-1 3 12 3 4 1/6 5 6 100NCD2X DSC_0001.JPG 2005/01/10 15:45:36 7 NORMAL 8 100-1 9 10 11 12 12 3 CAMERA :NIKON D2X METERING :MATRIX 4 5 SHUTTER :1/250 APERTURE :F5.6 6 7 EXPOSURE MODE:PROGRAM EXP.+/- :0.0 8 9 FOCAL LENGTH :56mm 100-1 10 11 137 Press the multi-selector left or right to ...
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Voice memos can be played back over the camera's built-in microphone, allowing voice memos to be added to photographs. Voice Memos Recording and Playback The D2X is equipped with a built-in speaker. 145
Voice memos can be played back over the camera's built-in microphone, allowing voice memos to be added to photographs. Voice Memos Recording and Playback The D2X is equipped with a built-in speaker. 145
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.... Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)-all folders created by the D2X will be visible during playback. To view photographs in the playback menu ( 154) and press the multi selector to the ... is selected for Storage The Active folder option in the shooting menu is used to create new folders and to select the folder in all Nikon digital cameras and most other folders, select NCD2X or All. 156 Menu Guide-The Playback Menu Playback Folder To display the playback folder menu, highlight Playback ...
.... Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)-all folders created by the D2X will be visible during playback. To view photographs in the playback menu ( 154) and press the multi selector to the ... is selected for Storage The Active folder option in the shooting menu is used to create new folders and to select the folder in all Nikon digital cameras and most other folders, select NCD2X or All. 156 Menu Guide-The Playback Menu Playback Folder To display the playback folder menu, highlight Playback ...
