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Nikon D2X User Manual

Nikon D2X
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76
Taking Photographs—Focus
Autofocus
When the focus mode selector is set to S (single-servo autofocus) or C (con-
tin u ous-servo auto fo cus), the cam era fo cus es au to mat i cal ly when the shut-
ter-re lease but ton is pressed half way. This section de scribes fo cus op tions
that are only avail able in sin gle- and con tin u ous-servo AF.
AF-Area Mode
AF-area mode de ter mines how the focus area is
selected in autofocus mode. To select the AF-area
mode, rotate the AF-area mode selector. The se-
lected mode is shown by an icon in the top control
panel (see following page).
Manual Focus
Single-area AF is automatically selected when manual focus is used.
The Top Control Panel
The selected focus area or group of focus areas is shown in the top control panel in
single-area AF, dynamic-area AF, and group dynamic-AF. The illustrations in the “Icon”
column show the display when the center focus area or focus area group is selected.
The top control panel display does not show the focus area selected by the camera for
dynamic-area AF with closest subject priority.
a1AF - C Mode Priority ( 182)
In focus mode C (continuous-servo autofocus) photographs can be taken even when
the camera is not in focus (release priority). To ensure that the camera is in focus when
the picture is taken, choose Focus for Custom Setting a1 (AF-C mode priority). Se-
lect FPS rate + AF for improved focus during continuous shooting.
a2—AF-S Mode Priority ( 182)
In focus mode S (single-servo autofocus) photographs can be taken only when the
camera is in focus (focus priority). To allow photographs to be taken regardless of
whether or not the camera is in focus, choose Release for Custom Setting a2 (AF-S
mode priority).
a3Group Dynamic AF ( 183)
This option controls how focus areas are grouped in group dynamic-AF mode and
whether the camera tracks the subject in the center focus area of the selected group.
a4Lock-On ( 185)
This option controls whether the camera immediately adjusts focus to track a subject
when the distance to the subject changes drastically.

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Nikon D2X Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel12.84 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Maximum image resolution4288 x 2848 pixels
Metering3D Color Matrix
InterfaceUSB 2.0, Wireless Transmitter WT-1/1A (IEEE 802.11b) & WT-2/2A (IEEE 802.11b/g), CF card Type II+
Photo modeContinuous High [CH] Full image 5 fps / Continuous High [CH] High speed cropped image 8 fps / Continuous Low [CL] Full image - 1 ~ 4 fps / Continuous Low [CL] High speed cropped image - 1 ~ 7 fps / Self-Timer / Buffer size / Interval timer
Minimum RAM64 MB
Power sourceEH-6 / EN-EL4
Built-in flashYes
Camera shutter speed30 ~ 1/8000 s
Minimum storage drive space60 MB
Minimum system requirementsDisplay: 800 x 600 CD-ROM
Compatible operating systemsMac(R)OS X (10.1.5) Windows(R) XP Home Edition/Professional, Windows(R) 2000 Professional, Windows(R) ME, Windows(R) 98SE
Viewfinder typeOptical
Compatible memory cardscf, microdrive
Display diagonal2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)235.000 pixels
I/O portsUSB Wireless Transmitter WT-1/1A
Bundled softwareNikon Capture 4
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Product colorBlack
Battery typeEN-EL4
Power requirements11.1V
Flash modesRed-eye reduction
Focus adjustmentAuto
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth85.5 mm
Width157.5 mm
Height149.5 mm
Weight1070 g

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