Name: Nikon D2XS
Brand: Nikon
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Introduction—First Steps

Before using the camera for the ﬁ rst time, complete the following steps:

First Steps

Getting the Camera Ready for Use

Step 1 Attach the Camera Strap................................................................ 15

For more in

ormation on batteries and alternative power sources, see:

• Technical Notes: Optional Accessories.................................................

247

• Caring for the Camera and Battery ..................................................... iv–v

Step 2 Insert the Battery ........................................................................... 16

Step 3 Basic Setup ..................................................................................... 17–19

For information on changing the clock battery, see:

• Technical Notes: Caring for Your Camera ............................................

255

To learn more about the lenses available for the D2Xs, see:

• Technical Notes: Optional Accessories.................................................

244–246

Step 4 Attach a Lens.................................................................................. 20–21

Step 5 Insert a Memory Card..................................................................... 22–24

To learn more about compatible memory cards, see:

• Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards ..........................................

252

For more information on formatting memory cards, see:

• The Setup Menu: Formatting Memory Cards....................................... 214

Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap

Attach the camera strap securely to the two eyelets on the camera body as

shown below.

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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