Nikon D2XS User Manual

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Taking Photographs—Image Quality and Size
Image quality can be set using the Image quality option in the shooting
menu or by pressing the QUAL button and rotating the main command dial.
Two options are available for controlling compression: RAW compression for
NEF (RAW) images (
48) and JPEG compression for JPEG images ( 47).
The Image Quality Menu
1
Highlight Im age quality in the shooting
menu ( 168) and press the multi selector to
the right.
2
High light the de sired op tion and press the
multi se lec tor to the right. The shooting menu
will be displayed.
The QUAL Button
Press the QUAL button and rotate the main com-
mand dial (note that RAW compression and
JPEG compression can only be adjusted from the
shooting menu). Image quality is displayed in the
rear control panel and viewfi nder sidebar:
Rear control panel
Viewfi nder
Option Rear panel Viewfi nder
NEF (RAW)
RAW
NEF (RAW) + JPEG fi ne
RAW
+
FINE
NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic
RAW
+
BASIC
NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal
RAW
+
NORM
TIFF (RGB)
TIFF
JPEG normal
NORM
JPEG fi ne
FINE
JPEG basic
BASIC

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