Nikon D2XS User Manual

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Taking Photographs—Exposure
Metering
The metering method determines how the cam era sets exposure:
Exposure
Controlling How the Camera Sets Exposure
b6—Center Weight ( 194)
This option controls the size of the area assigned the greatest weight in center-
weighted metering.
Camera meters circle 3 mm (0.12˝) in diameter (approximately 2% of
frame). Circle is centered on current focus area (in group dynamic AF, on
center focus area of current group; 78), making it possible to meter
off-center subjects (if non-CPU lens is used or if dynamic-area AF with
closest subject priority is in effect, camera will meter center focus area).
En sures that sub ject will be correctly ex posed, even when back ground is
much brighter or darker.
*
Spot
Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to area in center
of frame (defaults to area shown by 8-mm reference circle in viewfi nder).
Classic meter for portraits; recommended when using fi lters with an ex-
posure factor (fi lter factor) over 1 × ( 249).
*
Center-
weighted
DescriptionMethod
1,005-pixel RGB sensor sets exposure based on variety of information
from all areas of frame. With type G or D lens, camera uses 3D color
matrix metering II for natural results even when frame is dominated by
bright (white or yellow) or dark (black or dark green) colors. With other
CPU lenses, 3D range information is not included; instead, camera uses
color matrix metering II. Color matrix metering is available when focal
length and maximum aperture of non-CPU lens are specifi ed using Non-
CPU lens data item in shooting menu ( 131; center-weighted metering
is used if focal length or aperture is not specifi ed). Matrix metering will
not produce desired results with autoexposure lock ( 97) or exposure
compensation ( 99), but is recommended in most other situations.
3D color
matrix II/
Color
matrix II/
Color
matrix
* For improved precision with non-CPU lenses, specify lens focal length and maximum
aperture in Non-CPU lens data menu ( 131).
Before shooting, press the metering selector lock
button and rotate the me ter ing selector to choose
a meth od suit ed to the com po si tion and light ing
conditions, and confi rm your se lec tion in the
viewfi nder.

Nikon D2XS Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.4 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor format	DX
Image stabilizer	No
Total megapixels	12.84 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	NEF
Maximum image resolution	4288 x 2848 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	23.7 x 15.7 mm
Still image resolution(s)	(L) 4, 288 x 2, 848 (M) 3, 216 x 2, 136 (S) 2, 144 x 1, 424
Digital zoom	- x
Digital SLR	Yes
Power source type	AC, Battery
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto
Auto Focus (AF) points	11
Auto focusing (AF) modes	-
Field of view	170 %
Display diagonal	2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
Material	Magnesium
Product color	Black
Compatible memory cards	CF, CF Type II, MicroDrive
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 800
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	800
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Battery voltage	11.1 V
Battery life (CIPA standard)	3800 shots
Camera shutter interval	0.037 s
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
Flash modes	Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (wide)	- m
Flash exposure correction	±3EV (1/2, 1/3, 1 EV step)
HD type	Not supported
Maximum video resolution	- pixels
Cables included	AV, USB
Magnification	0.86 x
Viewfinder type	Electronic
USB version	2.0
Eye relief	19.9 mm
Photo effects	Black&White
Self-timer delay	- s
Languages support	DEU, DUT, ENG, FRE, ITA, JPN, KOR, SWE

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	85.5 mm
Width	157.5 mm
Height	149.5 mm
Weight	1070 g