FOCUS Enhancements D2Xs User's Manual
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1. f 8 e White balance Flash e Sensitivity ISO equiv 400 The Creative Lighting System The D2xs works seamlessly with SB 800 SB 600 and SB R200 Speedlights delivering the full benefits of i TTL flash control s advanced monitor pre flash accurate bounce flash measurement and comprehensive wireless operation The SB 800 and SB 600 Speedlights also feature a Wide Area AF Assist Illuminator tailored to the D2xs s 11 area Multi CAM 2000 AF Sensor Module as well as Auto Zoom flash coverage Vic Huber need a system that can match any photo opportunity that arises need to know the equioment have can capture the moment exactly the way envision it and the D2xs has the system capabilities to do so Speedlight mode settings Master Flash canceled Remote A Manual Remote B Manual Remote C Manual i TTL Flash Control Building on the accuracy of the monitor pre flash the brighter shorter i TTL pre flash enables more precise evaluation of flash exposure to achieve outstanding results from better automatic flash balance e Advanced Wireless Lighting System Exclusive technology does away with the need for cables and flash meters to provide a totally flexible on location lighting solution With an SB 800 or SU 800 p serving as the Commander up to 3 remote groups consisting of any number of 3 SB 800 SB 600 or SB R200 Speedlights may be freely arranged for total lighting control Independent mode sett2. TO ENSURE CORRECT USAGE READ MANUALS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING aie YOUR EQUIPMENT SOME DOCUMENTATION IS SUPPLIED ON CD ROM ONLY iii NIKON INC 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville N Y 11747 3064 USA m Wwww nikondigital com Printed in Japan Code No 6CE60165 0605A Ad Exif Print PictBridge THEOPEN DSLR D2XS 30 05 06 DIGITAL SLR CAMERA DE At the heart of the mage The True Nature of Photography The goal was straightforward take a truly versatile professional tool to new levels of response handling efficiency and fine control over the results The strategy was clear apply the feedback gained by working hand in hand with professional photographers in the field to refine the already stellar operation and performance of Nikon s flagship digital SLR camera At the heart of the system is a proven 12 4 million pixel image sensor advanced image processing engine and optimized systems that blend high levels of resolution with superb image quality pure color rendition and class leading speed The 11 area AF system is tuned to deliver even finer precision and higher performance An improved view in High speed Crop mode makes composition easier The host of enhancements also includes significantly increased battery life per charge an improved menu interface and a new color calibrated 2 5 inch LCD with ultra wide viewing angle The Nikon D2xs hits the mark freeing photographers to explore the true natur
3. required to download and perform software independent analog pre conditioning with improved digital image processing editing within a computer algorithms This innovative system delivers images with a natural and appealing look that benefits from faithful color reproduction and realistic transitions between areas of different color and tone High performance high resolution image processing engine Wireless Transmitter WT 2 2A optional The Wireless Transmitter WT 2 2A supports IEEE 802 11g for maximizing transfer speeds while maintaining backward compatibility with IEEE 802 11b It may be D2xs PROCESSING SYSTEM rae TAS a aoaaa hen fois configured for a wide variety of network Jre Image processing pipeline l WT 2 2A illustrated The WT 1 1A supports only FTP and IEEE 802 11b et wireless control of the camera from a Infrastructure mode Ad hoc mode es 3 Data transfer using a wireless LAN Data transfer using a notebook computer J computer via the Camera olal io Pro access point with a wireless LAN card installed pa i Faithful color ae caection software option ia i ipelin tizati n iri _ S a On Versatile operation means that it is access Point possible to automatically transfer each i amera Personal Personal Camera MECIE as it is shot or manually select Control Pro computer FTP server FTP server computer Control Pro images for transfer The transfer proceeds u invisibly as normal camera oper
4. 1 Single Area AF 2 Dynamic area AF 3 Group Dynamic AF 4 Dynamic area AF with closest subject priority Playback Function Focus Lock Focus is locked by pressing AE L AF L button or lightly pressing shutter release button in S AF Exposure Metering System TTL full aperture exposure metering system 1 D G type Nikkor lenses support 3D Color Matrix Metering II using the 1 005 pixel RGB Sensor while other AF Nikkor lenses with built in CPUs support Matrix Metering Non CPU lenses require manual input of lens data 2 Center Weighted Metering 75 of the meter s sensitivity concentrated on the 8mm dia circle given to 6 10 or 18mm dia circle in center of frame or weighting based on average of entire frame 3 Spot Metering 8mm dia circle approx 2 of entire frame metering position can be linked to the focus area when using Nikkor lenses with built in CPU Exposure Metering Range 1 3D Color Matrix Metering II EV 0 to 20 2 Center Weighted Metering EV 0 to 20 3 Spot Metering EV 2 to 20 at normal temperature 20 C 68 F ISO 100 equivalent f 1 4 lens Exposure Meter Coupling CPU and Al Automatic maximum aperture Indexing Exposure Modes 1 P Programmed Auto with flexible program 2 S Shutter priority Auto 3 A Aperture priority Auto 4 M Manual Exposure Compensation 5 EV increments of 1 3 1 2 or 1 EV Auto Exposure Lock Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE L AF L button Auto Exposure Bracketing Number of s
5. Authentication g Al Tel i Je q used in manual exposure modes at shutter speeds slower than 1 125 s If maximum aperture is specified using Non Fri e PictureProject D type Teleconverter CPU lens data option in shooting menu aperture value will be displayed in viewfinder and top control panel 17 Exposure 7 TC 16A AF Teleconverter v8 y8 N determined by presetting lens aperture In aperture priority auto exposure mode preset aperture using lens aperture ring USB Cable UC E4 9 PB 6 Bellows vs J before performing AE lock or shifting lens In manual exposure mode preset aperture using lens aperture ring and determine Focusin g Attachment exposure before shifting lens 18 Exposure compensation required when used with Al 28 85 mm 13 5 4 58 Al 35 1 05 mm l Wireless Transmitter Auto extension rings PK series f 3 5 4 5S Al 35 135 mm f 3 5 4 5S or AF S 80 200 mm f 2 8D See teleconverter manual for details 19 Requires PK 12 AC Adapt Quick Rechargeable WT 2 2A Extended Z ion 1 z i j j i 3 z apter Pe HAJS JPNT Z 4 8 Ni 4 13 or PK 13 auto extension ring PB 6D may be required depending on camera orientation 20 Use preset aperture In manual GPS unit TV monitor p Charger Li ion Battery Battery Chamber Range Antenna Printer l4 OF I9 exposure mode set aperture using focusing attachment before determining exposure and taking photograph EH 6 MH 21 EN EL4a y i Cover BL 2 supplied Note DX Nikkor lenses are designed exclu
6. KT order f7 Buttons and dials a6 Focus area lllum d5 Cntrl Panel finder e8 Auto BKT selection f8 No CF card a7 Focus area c1 AE lock d6 Illumination a8 Vertical AF ON c2 AE L AF L Active quality Instant response pinpoint precision and optimum exposure Capturing the moment with exceptional image quality demands instant response high speed operation precise focus and accurate exposure Ground up development aimed at satisfying these professional needs continues to evolve in the further refined 11 area AF system advanced exposure metering and optimized subsystems of the Nikon D2xs Image quality mode RAW NEF Lens AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G ED IF e Exposure mode A Vic Huber The combination of race cars helicopters radio communications and weather conditions makes an assignment like this most difficult Despite such complexity the advanced technology of the D2xs gives me the confidence to focus on composition while it Z handles the rest instantly rellably and precisely 1 40 second f 3 5 White balance Direct sunlight Sensitivity ISO equiv 100 Instant response Instant response amp ultra short shutter lag The D2xs is designed with instant start up and optimized systems that maximize all round performance for immediate response As a result the D2xs is ready to shoot whenever a decisive moment may arise This performance combines with the industry s shortest shutter re
7. Nikon Digital SLR Camera D2xs Specifications Type Single lens reflex digital camera Effective Pixels 12 4 million Image Sensor CMOS sensor 23 7 x 15 7mm total pixels 12 84 million Image Size pixels Full image 4 288 x 2 848 L 3 216 x 2 136 M 2 144 x 1 424 S High speed Crop Image 3 216 x 2 136 L 2 400 x 1 600 M 1 600 x 1 064 S Sensitivity 100 to 800 ISO equivalent HI 0 3 HI 0 5 HI 0 7 HI 1 and HI 2 available Storage Media CompactFlash CF Card Type I II and Microdrive Storage System NEF 12 bit uncompressed or compressed RAW EXIF 2 21 DCF 2 0 and DPOF compliant uncompressed TIFF RGB or compressed JPEG Storage number of frames For details refer to page 9 Shooting Modes 1 Single frame shooting S mode advances one frame for each shutter release 2 Continuous high shooting CH mode Full Image 5 frames per second fps High speed Crop Image 8 frames per second fps 3 Continuous low shooting CL mode Full Image 1 to 4 frames per second fps selectable in menu High speed Crop Image 1 to 7 frames per second fps Selectable in menu 4 Self timer mode time duration can be set 5 Mirror up mode first press mirror up Second press release White Balance 1 Auto hybrid with 1 005 pixel RGB Sensor CMOS image sensor and external Ambient Light Sensor 2 Manual 6 steps with fine tuning 3 Preset 5 settings 4 Color temperature setting in Kelvin select from 31 steps 5 White balance bracketing 2 t
8. ation Digital quality Flexible and accurate white balance control continues and it is automatically retried f Advanced Auto White Balance AWB and Auto Tone Control ATC systems if disrupted Files may be automatically Control effectively handle complicated lighting conditions achieving optimum white erased from the CompactFlash memory Innovation to produce the best results and limitless creative possibilities balance along with refined color and tone reproduction Manual white balance card once successfully transferred The Sharp resolution and pure color fidelity rendered with finer gradations and smoother transitions demonstrate the professional mode selections include Color Temperature mode for directly setting Kelvin D2xs is fully compatible with the WT 1 1A Data transfer performance under the hood This unsurpassed image quality skillfully combines with complete control flexibility and customization color temperature from 31 values between 2 500K and 10 000K Preset mode FEE SOGadinioay E paaga b provides quick selection from 5 white balance settings that may be saved to pt _ roids LAN eee eee freeing photographers to create productively only in the Nikon D2xs FTP server unnecessary when using PTP IP Wireless Transmitter WT 2 2A match the lighting conditions in known venues The WT 2 1 is sold in countries where governments approve the use of 13 frequency channels The WT 2A 1A version is sold in countries where governm
9. e of photography Vic Huber Every decision make as a photographer impacts the outcome of an image The Dexs handles intuitively and makes excellent technical decisions for me so can focus on the dynamics of the image Image quality mode RAW NEF Lens AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G ED IF e Exposure mode A 1 40 second f 13 e White balance Cloudy Sensitivity ISO equiv 100 Passive quality Uncompromising craftsmanship and optimum in field efficiency Understanding the importance of intuitive handling and tough reliability in the field Nikon designed every button control and function for maximum ease of access intuitive operation handling efficiency and reliability Meet the professional digital SLR solution truly equipped to extend creative freedom and business productivity the Nikon D2xs Smooth control and usability Ergonomic design and button layout The size layout and operation of each customizable button control and function is designed for intuitive operation and feedback minimizing the need to remove the eye from the viewfinder while shooting This combines with instant predictable response to free the photographer to concentrate on composition Operation remains consistently comfortable for either horizontal or vertical orientation The convenient Function button on the front of the body can be programmed for simpler switching such as in and out of High speed Crop mode when usi
10. ect the AF system determines to be closest to the camera e Group Dynamic AF combines groups of AF sensor activity into logical patterns Both Dynamic AF and Closest Subject options are available and are useful when shooting moving subjects that remain in a specific area of a framed scene in which a lot of peripheral action might also be taking place I Viewfinder image in High speed Crop mode Capturing the expression Extended creative abilities 12 4 megapixel DX format image sensor Creative in camera effects The DX Format CMOS sensor captures 12 4 million ppp Image Overlay merges a pair of selected RAW files to create a new composite effective pixels per image producing 4 288 x image within the camera as a RAW JPEG or TIFF file Multiple Exposure 2 848 pixel images with the high resolution and creates a single image from up to 10 exposures and can be used with the sharp detail needed for commercial assignments camera s built in interval timer High speed 4 channel independent data output contributes to impressive levels of image qualit TENEN NE i ies ei l New and system speed In camera image trimming RAW TIFF and JPEG images taken using the D2xs can be trimmed within the camera to produce images of reduced display sizes ranging from 640 x 480 to 2 560 x 1 920 pixels The smaller files that result can help improve workflow Nikon s most powerful image processing engine to date combines color efficiency by eliminating the time
11. ents limit use to 11 frequency channels Connected Expanded color rendering options Nikon s advanced color reproduction system combines 3 available color modes and corresponding color profile choices to offer a range of color treatments to Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality Size match specific assignments and workflow environments The D2Xs adds a new The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be Black amp White SRGB color mode choice to further expand the in camera creative stored on a 1 GB card at different image quality and size settings possibilities l l Hi speed Crop Off Hi speed Crop On E erie cel ae erence aes Imagequalty image Fle No of Buffer Fie No of Buffer New high quality 2 5 inch LCD RAW NEF JPEG Fine 3 45 M 22 6 MB 72 28 The D2xs is fitted with a new 2 5 inch high resolution LCD which boasts an S 20 7 MB 79 28 ultra wide 170 degree horizontal and vertical viewing angle Each LCD is RAW NEF JPEG Le 22 2 MB 73 28 calibrated at the factory to ensure consistent color fidelity Normal M 20 9 MB 78 28 S 20 0 MB 82 28 RAW NEF JPEG 2s 79 28 Basic 45 M amp 82 28 6 84 28 a RAW NEF 4 Nicolaas de Bruin amp Melita E E E E T PE Ie nConeane z 1 All figures are approximate Size of JPEG files varies with scene recorded ma 2 ee ae 2 Maximum number of frames that can be stored in memory buffer Drops whe
12. equipped with SWM Silent Wave Motor and VR II Vibration Reduction technologies also includes Nano Crystal Coat Extra Low Dispersion ED glass and Internal Focusing IF Incorporating Nikon VR technology in a Micro Nikkor lens improves hand held close up photography by minimizing the effects of camera shake on picture sharpness and by providing a stable viewfinder image for easier composition Note When used with the D2xs or any DX Format SLR all AF AF S and DX Nikkor lenses have a picture angle comparable to 1 5x that of 35mm 135 format e The AC Adapter EH 6 provides support for the use of AC power sources e Remote control accessories supported by the built in 10 pin connection terminal include the Remote Cord MC 22 MC 30 MC 36 and Modulite Remote Control Set ML 3 e The optional Type E with grid guide is interchangeable with the supplied Type B Focusing Screen e The DR 5 Right Angle Viewing Attachment can be rotated and easily switches to 2x magnification for greater precision in framing and checking focus e NMEA 0183 ver 2 01 compliant GPS units can be connected via the optional GPS cable MC 35 to record latitude longitude altitude heading direction and UTC Coordinated Universal Time information for each shot e Pictures can be printed directly to PictBridge compatible printers System Chart Remote Cord MC 36 0 85m Si Bae Speedlight Foc
13. era distance information The results are then referenced against a comprehensive onboard database of scenes acquired from actual photographs before high speed processing calculates the final value to deliver consistent and dependable automatic exposure Refinements to the D2xs add the availability of 3D Color Matrix Metering II in High speed Crop mode while also optimizing the areas calculated for using Center weighted metering Spot metering and i TTL Flash Control Final exposure value a Correction Value tie b i eT 2 E e ed 1 005 pixel RGB Sensor Modes and controls for optimizing exposure Modes include P Programmed Auto with Flexible Program S Shutter priority Auto A Aperture priority Auto and M Manual Manual exposure compensation is available from 5 to 5 EV in 1 3 1 2 or 1 EV steps Le ew Manual and Automatic ISO sensitivity control Sensitivity can be manually set between ISO equivalent 100 and 800 in increments of 1 3 EV or boosted using the HI 0 3 HI 0 5 HI 0 7 HI 1 or HI 2 settings when high sensitivity is a priority The 3 settings between 800 and HI 1 are newly added to give the D2xs finer control over sensitivity Automatic sensitivity adjustment helps achieve optimum exposure while freeing the photographer to concentrate on composition Offering greater control over the range within which AUTO ISO operates the D2xs provides settings to specify the maximum va
14. ete the current settings or lock them to prevent accidental changes A new menu option also allows camera settings to be saved to or loaded from a memory card making it convenient to share settings between D2xs cameras that will be used in similar conditions A new feature available from the Shooting menu is the ability to download up to 3 custom tone curves for a wider range of gamma choice to accommodate the diverse demands of different assignments Custom Settings menus Performance you can trust Magnesium alloy body with enhanced sealing system Housed in a lightweight yet highly durable magnesium alloy body the D2Xs is built to perform reliably under the tough working conditions of professional photographic assignments Nikon s enhanced sealing system protects every possible seam and exposed part making the body resistant to dust and drops of water A new locking mechanism holds the USB cable s connector securely and prevents it from being accidentally pulled out of the USB port New Lithium ion battery system with even greater power The new EN EL4a rechargeable lithium ion battery retains the same form but features significantly increased capacity that delivers enough power for up to 3 800 shots per charge It can be recharged at any time or any level features extended service life and performs well at low temperatures The system s real time status display gives accurate feedback on the percentage of remaining ba
15. g the flexibility to edit freely as the assignment demands Nikon s latest software offerings combine all this and more to help achieve maximum quality with minimal effort while working with high resolution images from the D2xs Dallas Carroll There is just So much more that can do with Nikon The NEF advantage NEF Nikon Electronic Format satisfies ever changing photographic needs with extended range and versatility Each NEF file contains not only the RAW image data captured by the image sensor but also a thumbnail image and an all important Instruction Set of the recorded original settings from the time the image was captured The RAW data is never altered regardless how many times the file is opened and new renditions saved Captur e NX Optional New The highly versatile elegantly simple photo editing solution Featuring a new interface that provides easier access to powerful and visually intuitive enhancement tools Nikon s Capture NX software helps photographers to tap the full potential of NEF images This new software also adds support for JPEG and TIFF processing to satisfy a broader range of photofinishing needs and applications U Point technology U Point is patented technology exclusive to Capture NX that allows easy selection of image areas according to points of interest Its interface turns the application of effects and enhancements into an intuitive photographic process not found in t
16. graphs for fashion and commercial clients Their work appears regularly in magazine Image quality mode RAW NEF Lens AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 70 200mm f 2 8G ED IF TEN o e Exposure mode M 1 125 second f 9 fashion and beauty editorials and in a range of major advertising campaigns e White balance Selected color temperature 4500K Sensitivity ISO equiv 100 http www ndbm photo com Cd Image quality mode RAW NEF Lens AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G ED IF e Exposure mode M 1 60 second f 8 e White balance Flash Sensitivity ISO equiv 100 e Lens AF S Zoom Nikkor 28 70mm f 2 8D ED IF e Exposure mode M 2 seconds f 8 Ha e White balance Incandescent Profile e Sensitivity ISO equiv 100 Vic Huber a rage ait node RAN WEF A veteran of more than twenty years Vic Huber s photography career ranges from magazine editorial work to national and global advertising campaigns While the core of his work lies in automotive photography his passion for his art is equally demonstrated in his landscape travel and model photography http www vichuber com O i e oe Image quality mode RAW NEF Lens AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 70 200mm f 2 8G ED IF Exposure mode M 1 125 second f 6 3 White balance Selected color temperature 4500K Sensitivity ISO equiv 100 Image quality mode RAW NEF e Lens AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G ED IF e Exposure mode M 1 125 second
17. he complicated computer graphic procedures of typical photo editing software U Point combines with the extensive Nikon Capture toolbox for NEF to offer an unsurpassed set of features And its powerful photo image processing and editing tools can also be applied to JPEG and TIFF files from most any digital camera e RAW adjustments Photographers can freely manipulate white balance color balance tone curves and noise reduction for NEF files after shooting The results can be saved and multiple renditions created all with the assurance that the original image data is permanently retained Working with NEF files RAW Thumbnail and Instruction Set Thumbnail and Instruction Set Image Data Processing Adjust 1 Image Data Processing Adjust 2 Image Data Processing Adjust 3 E Thumbnail and Instruction Set Image Data Processing Information Save images in RAW NEF format or write to TIFF or JPEG formats The RAW data within a NEF file is preserved unchanged regardless how many times it is processed in Capture NX e Lens correction tools 3 original tools help expand imaging possibilities for a wider variety of lenses by compensating for lens effects Vignette Control can reduce the effect of marginal lumination New Distortion Control can reduce pincushion and barrel distortion effects Color Aberration Control uses digital processing to detect color fringing caused by chromatic differences
18. hots 2 to 9 frames Compensation steps 1 3 1 2 2 3 or 1 EV steps Shutter Electronically controlled vertical travel focal plane shutter 30 to 1 8 000 sec in steps of 1 3 1 2 or 1 EV bulb Sync Contact X contact only flash synchronization at up to 1 250 sec Flash Control 1 Creative Lighting System i TTL Balanced Fill Flash controlled by TTL Sensor with Nikon Speedlight SB 800 600 Advanced Wireless Lighting FV Flash Value Lock Flash Color Information Communication for Auto White Balance Auto FP High Speed Flash Sync Modeling Flash 2 D TTL Balanced Fill Flash When used with the Speedlight SB 80DX 50DX and in accordance with the mounted lens five segment TTL Multi Sensor control makes available 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash and Standard D TTL Balanced Fill Flash 3 AA Auto Aperture type Flash available when used with SB 800 80DX and lens with built in CPU 4 Non TTL Auto Flash A type Flash with a Speedlight such as SB 800 30 27 22s etc 5 Range priority manual available with SB 800 1 Front curtain sync normal sync 2 Red eye reduction 3 Red eye reduction with slow sync 4 Slow sync 5 Rear curtain sync Flash Sync Modes Ready light Lights up when flash fully charged with Speedlight SB 800 600 80DX 28DX 50DxX blinks for full output warning Accessory Shoe Standard ISO hot shoe contact with safely lock provided Sync Terminal ISO 519 standard terminal lock screw
19. ied PictureProject software provides fast and easy access to powerful image management editing and sharing tools 10 11 Dallas Carroll Profile Combining the sensitivities of his diverse artistic experience with a wealth of i 7 o i wW z EE ii computer software knowledge Dallas F p a E i k z F i P i t a wh ee A N Carroll brings the sophistication of an artist h a ae ees 1 Ti to the technical realm of digital imaging L r Ee E a t ET While working on various corporate j _ advertising projects he continues to adopt F F F ae T J the latest imaging tools as he pushes the j gt P limits of creativity i lat Tam mr hi kuki W F Image quality mode RAW NEF s ia ie i be i i A e Lens AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 24 120mm Ma i P Tre tia kf Sistas 1 3 5 5 6G ED IF T a E Oe i i EAR M fh T e Exposure mode A 1 6 second f 8 he i ae iia aa a j 5 e White balance Cloudy B ao a ee Fi a a J e Sensitivity ISO equiv 100 a F i g ji P Lr i 5 y wo q Image refined with Capture NX Original image j S Nicolaas de Bruin amp Melita Image quality mode RAW NEF e Lens AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 24 120mm f 3 5 5 6G ED IF e Exposure mode A 1 100 second f 11 e White balance Cloudy Sensitivity ISO equiv 100 Profile Fashion beauty photographer Nicolaas de Bruin and makeup artist hair stylist Melita collaborate to M d a produce photo
20. in lens magnification and automatically reduce it by aligning colors at the edges of the image e D Lighting D Lighting allows photographers to manipulate shadows and highlights while maintaining mid tones to produce optimized results from images with areas of under or overexposure Choose from D Lighting HQ when quality is the priority or D Lighting HS for high speed results adaf _ e Selective tools Capture NX newly offers a range of selective tools for applying over 25 enhancement styles including the Brush Lasso Marquee Gradient and Fill Remove tools e Other features Additional tools that enhance Capture NX s unique capabilities include Browser Batch Processing Edit List Red Eye Reduction Version Advanced Noise Reduction and other useful functions Camera Control Pro New Remote control over the D2Xs Optional Operate and control most settings for the D2xs remotely from a computer with the option to also download images to the computer s hard disk drive while shooting New Image Authentication Software Protects the integrity of valuable data Optional When the authenticity of an image needs to be proven Nikon s exclusive Image Authentication function may be used to indicate not only whether the actual image has been tampered with but also if any changes have been made to date and GPS information PictureProject Fast easy and powerful Supplied The suppl
21. ings i TTL AA A M Repeating flash and Flash r canceled are available for each group as well as on the Commander along with full i TTL control based not only on general output ratios for each group but also on the measured subject brightness As a result each flash output ratio can be set e Flash Color Information even if a remote unit is repositioned Flash compensation within each group can Color information transmitted to the camera s body allows the system to also be adjusted during operation with settings easily made compensate for the effects of voltage and flash duration on the color of an image and confirmed on the Commander s large dot matrix LCD There s also a choice of 4 frequency channels to minimize the risk of interference with other photographer s flashes Image quality mode RAW NEF Lens AF S DX Zoom Nikkor 17 55mm f 2 8G ED IF e Exposure mode M 30 seconds f 22 e White balance Cloudy Sensitivity ISO equiv 100 e FV Flash Value Lock The flash equivalent of AE Lock allows photographers to change composition while maintaining a desired flash value e AUTO FP High Speed Sync Speedlights can be automatically fired at shutter speeds up to 1 8 000 second providing a dominant fill flash for effective separation of subject and background even when shooting in bright conditions System quality Nikkor lenses and the Creative Lighting System enhance creative possibilities Tight integration w
22. ith all components of Nikon s Total Imaging System assures compatibility across the lineup of Nikkor lenses for SB 800 e Modeling Flash A 1 second approx stroboscopic burst is fired enabling the photographer to visually check for shadows and reflective objects and to assess overall lighting prior to shooting access to the best available optics Full support for Nikon s advanced Creative Lighting System removes all limits from creative lighting options Flexibility to meet a wide range of needs and true Nikon quality in every image with the D2xs SB 600 Nikon Close up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 Accessories Nikon offers a full array of accessories to customize system setups for optimum performance matched to the requirements of the assignment Nikkor lenses Continuing the tradition of employing the Nikon F lens mount the D2xs offers seamless compatibility with the comprehensive lineup of high quality AF and AF S Nikkor lenses favored by professionals for their superb color razor sharp images and consistently excellent autofocus performance DX Format digital SLR photographers also have the benefit of choosing from the growing family of custom designed DX Nikkor lenses which provide wider picture angles higher performance and outstanding center to edge to corner image quality The use of manual Nikkor lenses is also supported AF S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f 2 8G IF ED The world s first macro lens
23. lease time lag of a mere 37 milliseconds to realize high resolution photography without compromise Fast shutter speeds Shutter speeds from 30 seconds to 1 8 000 second can be selected in 1 3 1 2 or 1 EV steps with Bulb exposure also available Flash synchronization is when using AUTO FP High Speed Sync with an SB 800 SB 600 or iy SB R200 Speedlight possible using speeds up to 1 250 second or up to 1 8 000 second m y m High speed continuous shooting The D2Xs offers versatility in its selection of continuous shooting speed modes In addition to taking a total number of 60 consecutive shots capture 12 4 megapixel files at 5 frames per second for 17 consecutive RAW NEF or 22 JPEG shots Or use the exclusive High speed Crop mode to shoot at 8 frames per second for 29 consecutive RAW NEF or 38 JPEG shots High speed Crop mode uses data from the central area of the sensor that results in a picture angle comparable to that of a 35mm lens with double the focal length This provides a useful option when shooting sports animals or other fast moving objects from a distance ii Accurate exposure metering 3D Color Matrix Metering II To achieve optimum exposure for each shot Nikon s acclaimed 1 005 pixel RGB Exposure Color Matrix Metering Sensor and advanced algorithms determine the brightness and size of highlight areas while at the same time evaluating all brightness color contrast selected focus area and subject to cam
24. lue to which the function can increase sensitivity and the minimum shutter speed at which AUTO ISO will operate High speed focusing 11 area AF system with 9 cross type AF sensors Updated to perform even faster and with greater precision in the D2xs the 11 area AF system employs Nikon s advanced Multi CAM 2000 AF Sensor Module Of these 11 widely spread AF sensors 9 are cross type sensors positioned in the logical rule of thirds array All 9 cross type sensors remain active when using High speed Crop mode The following selection of operating modes is designed to ensure maximum flexibility and optimum performance in different shooting situations e Single area AF allows the photographer to lock the focus using any one of the 11 AF spot sensors Single area AF has been tuned for the D2xs to reduce AF hunting for low contrast subjects e Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock on follows the subject if it moves from its original position once a priority focus area is selected and ensures accurate focusing by shifting instantly and automatically to the focus area into which the subject has moved Subject acquisition and tracking capability are improved for the D2Xs while new options for controlling the timing of the focus tracking lock on make it easier to adjust for shooting different types of scenes and action e Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF automatically identifies one or more focus areas as needed to capture the subj
25. n Long Exp NR is on my work he LCD panel when ISO sensitivity is set to HI 0 3 or higher or when High ISO NR is on and Custom Setting b1 ISO auto is on or ISO sensitivity is ISO 400 or higher Advanced noise reduction options 3 Total for RAW NEF and JPEG images 4 Figures assume RAW compression is set to RAW NEF Selecting Comp RAW NEF decreases Real time noise reduction that can be applied during image processing may be augmented by long exposure and high ISO noise reduction options available via remaining does not change number of images that can be recorded increases Buffer capacity menu settings drops by one file size of RAW NEF images by approximately 40 to 50 percent although number of exposures 5 Figures assume JPEG compression is set to Fixed size Selecting Optimal quality increases file size of JPEG images by up to 80 percent number of images and buffer capacity drops accordingly 6 Applies to JPEG images only File size of RAW NEF images cannot be changed 8 Original image Image quality mode RAW NEF e Lens AF S Zoom Nikkor 28 70mm f 2 8D ED IF e Exposure mode M 1 30 seconds f 8 e White balance Incandescent Sensitivity ISO equiv 100 Image refined with Capture NX Workflow quality Software versatility and elegance help realize your envisioned results Professional workflow demands efficiency and consistency under differing conditions and must yield the finest quality while providin
26. ng continuous shooting The eye level viewfinder features frame coverage of virtually 100 and a 19 9mm eyepoint Information bars along the bottom and right edges display the current white balance mode image quality and size settings ISO setting and more Updated for the D2xs the viewfinder also features an improved view within the High speed Crop mode frame for faster and easier composition n Hi pe Fe e f 7 fs J p a a E ie i i a 3 E ben Ei a ma t a m Valuable feedback from information displays The D2xs s new 2 5 inch high resolution LCD with up to 27x magnification permits effective evaluation of sharpness expression and exposure and quick confirmation of exposure using the Histogram or RGB Histogram displays The color coded menu displays and large type have been refined for easier recognition and access The top and rear control panels are also designed to convey essential status and settings information at a glance Menus that maximize practicality and versatility Custom Settings menus are grouped according to basic features for fast and easy access Up to 4 complete selections of Custom Settings can be stored in the camera s memory bank allowing instant switching to the optimized selection for the given assignment In addition to displaying the last 8 settings made using the Shooting menus and Custom Settings menus further evolution of the Recent Settings list adds the ability to del
27. o 9 frames adjustable in 10 20 30 MIRED steps LCD Monitor 2 5 in approx 230 000 dot low temp polysilicon TFT LCD with white LED backlighting Backlight brightness adjustment available 1 Full frame 2 Thumbnail 4 9 segments 3 Zoom 4 Slideshow 5 RGB Histogram indication Shooting data and Highlight point display Delete Function 1 Card format 2 All frames delete 3 Selected frames delete Video Output NTSC or PAL selectable in menu Interface USB 2 0 Hi Speed Mini B connector FTP file transfer and PTP IP camera control file transfer is available with optional WT 2 2A IEEE 802 11b g Wireless transmitter FTP file transfer compatibility with WT 1 1A IEEE 802 11b CF Card Slot Type ll supports firmware updates via CF cards Voice Memo Record mode Automatic or manual recording at shooting or playback Max recording time 60 seconds Playback mode Built in speaker or Audio Video Cable File format Mono WAV file Text Input Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input is available with LCD monitor and multi selector stored in EXIF header Usable Lenses 1 AF Nikkor including AF S DX VR and D G type All functions possible 2 D type Manual Focus Nikkor All functions except autofocus and some exposure modes available 3 AF Nikkor other than D G type All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering Il and 3D Multi Sensor Balanced Fill Flash possible 4 Al P Nikkor All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering II 3D Multi Sen
28. provided Self timer Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration Depth of field Preview Button Stop down lens aperture by pressing Depth of field Preview Button Remote Control Via 10 pin remote terminal GPS NMEA 0183 ver 2 01 Interface standard supported with 9 pin D sub cable optional and GPS Cable MC 35 optional Supported Languages English French German Spanish Italian Dutch Swedish Simplified Chinese Korean Japanese selectable in menu Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4a 11 1V DC Quick Charger MH 21 AC Adapter EH 6 optional Battery Monitoring System The LCD monitor on the camera back displays the following information about the EN EL4a battery 1 Remaining charge 2 No of shots taken since last charge 3 Calibration status Recommended Not required 4 Battery life 5 stages Tripod Socket 1 4 in ISO 1222 Dimensions W x H x D Approx 6 2 x 5 9 x 3 4 in 157 5 x 149 5 x 85 5mm Weight without battery Approx 2 4 lbs 1 070g Power Requirements Supplied Accessories Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL4a Quick Charger MH 21 Body Cap Camera Strap AN D2Xs Audio Video Cable EG D2 USB Cable UC E4 LCD Monitor Cover BM 3 Battery Chamber Cover BL 1 Type B Focusing Screen PictureProject software CD ROM Optional Accessories Wireless Transmitter WT 2 2A Extended Range Antenna WA E1 AC Adapter EH 6 Type E Focusing Screen Magnifier DG 2 Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK 17A Rubbe
29. r Eyepiece Cup DK 19 Eyepiece Correction Lens DK 17C series Magnifying Eyepiece DK 17M Right Angle Magnifying Viewing Attachment DR 5 Speedlight SB 800 SB 600 SB R200 Capture NX Software Camera Control Pro Software Image Authentication Software Supplied accessories may differ in each country or area The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use with the D2xs SanDisk Corporation 128MB 8GB SDCFB SDCFB Type Il SDCF2B Type II SDCFH Ultra Il and SDCFX Extreme III Lexar Media Corporation 128MB 8GB Entry level 40x Professional 40x with WA Professional 80x with WA Microdrive 340MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 6GB For more details please contact the respective media card manufacturer CF cards not listed above are not guaranteed to operate properly Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh is a registered trademark or a trademark of Apple Computer Inc in the United States and or other countries CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Images in viewfinders on LCDs and monitors shown in this brochure are simulated Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer June 2006 2006 NIKON INC U AN WARNING
30. r f 2 8S AF 35 70 mm f 2 8S new AF 28 85 mm f 3 5 4 5S or AF 28 85 mm 1 3 5 4 5S 7 GPS Cable MC 35 m Viewing Attachment DR 5 i r T except lenses for F3AF lens at maximum zoom in focus indicator may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in i D p CompactFlash P Al P Nikkor 4 10 4 N 4 4 4 3 focus Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus 10 With maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster 11 3 n i 1 card PC Card adapter ersona A Al AI S or Series E Nikkor Some lenses cannot be used 12 Range of rotation for Al 80 200 mm f 2 8S ED tripod mount limited by camera Batt 1 aa a computer Be 4 10 J body Filters cannot be exchanged while Al 200 400 mm f 4S ED is mounted on camera 13 If maximum aperture attery a Al modified Nikkor is specified using Non CPU lens data option in shooting menu aperture value will be displayed in viewfinder and Chamber a z Medical ICO 120 mm f 4 y y top control panel 14 Can be used only if lens focal length and maximum aperture are specified using Non CPU lens AV Cable EG D2 Seth vicroase mia CF Card reader e Capture NX 5 Reflex Nikkor N data option in shooting menu Use spot or center weighted metering if desired results are not achieved 15 For improved i BL 1 e Camera Control Pro ro PC Nikkor _ 4 5 N precision specify lens focal length and maximum aperture using Non CPU lens data option in shooting menu 16 Can be t e Image
31. sively for Nikon digital SLRs and their DX Format Sensor When selecting a lens for use on a Nikon D Series SLR pay special attention to the angle of view that is possible with each selected focal length Fag i e o aa All Nikon D Series SLRs will provide the same angle of view with each DX Nikkor and AF Nikkor lens The shorter focal length DX Nikkor optics provide the widest available angle of view e a Supplied accessories Non Nikon products
32. sor Balanced Fill Flash and AF possible 5 Non CPU Al Nikkor Usable in A or M mode with Matrix Metering Center Weighted and Spot Metering available Indication of aperture No after user inputs the aperture f No and focal length F mm by multi selector operation Electronic rangefinder usable with maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster Picture Angle Full Image Approx 1 5x focal length in 35mm 135 format equivalent High speed Crop Image Approx 2x focal length in 35mm 135 format equivalent Viewfinder Optical type fixed eye level pentaprism Built in diopter adjustment 3 to 1m 1 Eyepiece shutter provided Eyepoint 19 9mm at 1 0m Focusing Screen BriteView Clear Matte Screen Ill supplied Type B or optional Type E with grid Viewfinder Frame Coverage Approx 100 High speed Crop mode Approx 97 Viewfinder Magnification Approx 0 86x with 50mm 1 4 lens set to infinity and 1 0m Reflex Mirror Automatic instant return type Lens Aperture Instant return type with Depth of field Preview Button Autofocus TTL phase detection Nikon Multi CAM 2000 autofocus module Detection range EV 1 to 19 Right edge Left edge AF range EV 0 to 19 at normal temperature 68 F 20 C ISO 100 equivalent Lens Servo 1 Single servo AF S 2 Continuous servo AF C 3 Manual focus M Focus Tracking automatically activated by subject s status in S or C AF Focus Area Selectable from 11 focus areas High speed Crop 9 focus areas AF Area Modes
33. ttery charge the number of shots taken since the last charge the overall status of service life as well as notification when calibration is recommended The D2xs can also be powered by EN EL4 batteries and EN EL4a batteries are compatible with earlier Nikon D2 series cameras Based on Nikon test conditions See instruction manual for complete details Proven shutter unit for reliability and speed Mechanical systems throughout the camera are enhanced to fully support the speed precision and durability required by professionals The double bladed shutter unit refined from the field proven systems on high end Nikon SLRs is tested to well over 150 000 cycles It employs a mirror balance mechanism that completes its motion cycle and reaches a full stop with virtually no mirror bounce achieving maximum stability and speed as well as smoother AF detection C Bank select c3 Auto meter off R Menu reset b1 ISO auto c4 Self timer e1 Flash sync speed f1 Center button b2 ISO step value c5 Monitor off e2 Flash shutter speed f2 Multi selector al AF C mode priority b3 EV step e3 AA flash mode f3 Photo info playback a2 AF S mode priority b4 Exposure comp EV d1 Shooting speed e4 Modeling flash f4 FUNC button a3 Group dynamic AF b5 Exposure comp d2 Maximum shots e5 Auto BKT set f5 FUNC command a4 Lock on b6 Center weight d3 Exp delay mode e6 Manual mode bkting f6 Command dials a5 AF activation b7 Fine tune exposure d4 File No Seq e7 Auto B
34. using Screen e MC 30 0 8m MC 22 1m ubper ee l SB 800 Wireless Remote Type B Type E Function Compatibility Chart IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used Antifog Finder Nikkor SB 600 Speedlight Connecting ea Eyepiece DK 17A lenses Wireless Speedlight SB R200 Camera setting Focus Exposure Metering MC 23 0 4m Commaridern lt aA mode mode system Modulite Remote Control Magaii ai Eyepiece Frs lt L I S m with electronic M P A A Set ML 3 z ens AGGESSOLY C rangetinden S M 3D Color LJ Adapter Cord MC 25 0 2m Eyepiece Correction Lens Type G or D AF Nikkor J 4 N K J a _ 3 1 IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used 2 Vibration Reduction VR supported with VR lenses 3 Spot metering meters ia oe eee o AF S AF I Nikkor selected focus area 4 The camera s exposure metering and flash control systems do not work properly when shifting MC 36 Eyepiece ae a 77 g PC Micro Nikkor 85 mm f 2 8D 4 4 5 N 4 6 4 3 cannes id ae eran other ae bigest aoe snc 5 pain n sates MC 30 Extension Cord MC 21 3m Magnifier Eyepiece Adapter DK 18 a rir F e used with shifting or tilting anual exposure mode only ee teleconverter manual for list of compatible lenses f DG 2 1 a a i 0 g a 7 8 8 3 MC 22 e l 7 AF S AF TeIeCOnvertes y y V y V i y 8 With maximum effective aperture of f 5 6 or faster 9 When focusing at minimum focus distance with AF 80 200 mm Right Angle Magnifying i 1 Other AF Nikkor V2 Jo Vv 4 4 y ys Abtype Teleconverte
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