Nikon D2XS User Manual

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Taking Photographs
Flash Photography................................................................... 108–117
Image Quality and Size ............................................................ 45–51
Image Adjustment ................................................................... 68–73
The chart below shows the basic order for adjusting settings when taking
photographs. Before proceeding, be sure to read “Using Camera Menus”
( 39) for information on menu operations.
Exposure: Metering ................................................................. 86
Overlay / Multiple Exposure ....................................................... 118–122
Exposure: Exposure Compensation ........................................... 99
Exposure: Bracketing ............................................................... 100–107
Exposure: Exposure Mode ........................................................ 87–95
Focus ...................................................................................... 74–85
High-Speed Crop ..................................................................... 41–42
Choosing a Shooting Mode ...................................................... 43–44
ISO Sensitivity ......................................................................... 52–54
White Balance ......................................................................... 55–67
Interval Timer Photography...................................................... 125–129
Self-Timer Mode...................................................................... 130
Will I need a fl ash?
How will this photograph be used?
How important is background lighting to the photograph?
Will I need the following advanced options?
Is the subject very bright, very dark, or high contrast?
What is more important, shutter speed or aperture?
What is the subject, and how will I compose the photograph?
What lighting is available?
How do I want to control the shutter?
Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos?
Trimming Photographs............................................................. 123–124

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