Nikon D2XS User Manual

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Taking Photographs—Choosing a Shooting Mode
*Average frame rate with continuous-
servo AF, manual or shutter-priority auto
ex po sure, a shutter speed of ½50 s or
faster, and memory re main ing in mem-
ory buffer. Number of pictures that can
be stored in buffer depends on options
selected for image quality and Hi-speed
crop (see right; fi gures assume that ISO
sensitivity is set to ISO 100 equivalent,
long exposure noise reduction is off,
and Size priority is selected for JPEG
compression).
Choosing a Shooting Mode
Single Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror Up
Shooting mode determines how the camera takes pho to graphs: one at a
time, in a continuous sequence, with a timed shutter-release delay, or with
the mirror raised to enhance shutter response and minimize vibration.
Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is
pressed. Access lamp will light while photo is recorded; next shot can
be taken immediately if enough space remains in memory buffer.
S
Single
frame
DescriptionMode
Use the self-timer for self-portraits or to reduce blurring caused by
camera shake ( 130).
Self-timer
Press shutter-release button once to raise mirror, again to take photo-
graph (shutter will be released automatically if shutter-release button is
not pressed for 30 s after mirror up). Mirror will be lowered after shutter
is released. Choose this mode to minimize camera shake in situations
in which the least camera movement can result in blurred photographs.
Note that autofocus, metering, and framing can not be confi rmed in the
viewfi nder while mirror is raised.
M-UP
Mirror up
While shut ter-re lease but ton is held down, camera records 1–4 frames
per second (1–7 fps when high-speed crop is on; 41).
*
Frame rate
can be chosen using Custom Setting d1 (Shooting Speed; 197).
CL
Continuous
low speed
While shut ter-re lease but ton is held down, camera records up to 5
frames per second (8 fps when high-speed crop is on; 41).
*
CH
Continuous
high speed
Quality
Hi-speed crop
Off On
Uncompressed NEF+JPEG
16 28
Compressed NEF+JPEG
16 28
Uncompressed NEF
17 29
Compressed NEF
17 29
TIFF (RGB)
16 28
JPEG
22 38

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