FOCUS Enhancements D2Xs - Manual (Page 8)

MC-36
MC-30
MC-22
Remote Cord MC-36 (0.85m)/
MC-30 (0.8m)/MC-22 (1m)
Connecting Cord
MC-23 (0.4m)
Modulite Remote Control
Set ML-3
Adapter Cord MC-25 (0.2m)
Rubber Eyecup DK-19
Antifog Finder
Eyepiece DK-17A
Magnifying Eyepiece
DK-17M
Eyepiece Correction Lens
DK-17C Series
(-3,-2,+1,+2m
-1 )
Eyepiece Adapter DK-18
Right-Angle Magnifying
Viewing Attachment DR-5
Eyepiece
Magnifier
DG-2
TV monitor** GPS unit**
Quick
Charger
MH-21* Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery
EN-EL4a*
Wireless Transmitter
WT-2/2A
(Battery Chamber
Cover BL-2 supplied)
Extended
Range Antenna
WA-E1
AV Cable EG-D2*
AC Adapter
EH-6
Nikkor
lenses
Speedlight
SB-800
SB-600
USB Cable UC-E4*
Microdrive™**
PC Card adapter**
or
CF Card reader**
Personal
computer**
Printer**
Focusing Screen
Type-B*/Type-E
Wireless Remote
Speedlight
SB-R200
Nikon Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1
Wireless Speedlight
Commander SU-800
CompactFlash™
card**
Battery
Chamber
Cover
BL-1*
• Capture NX
• Camera Control Pro
• Image Authentication
• PictureProject*
Extension Cord MC-21 (3m)
GPS Cable MC-35
1 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be used. 2 Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses. 3 Spot metering meters
selected focus area. 4 The camera’s exposure metering and flash control systems do not work properly when shifting
and/or tilting the lens, or when an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used. 5 Electronic rangefinder cannot
be used with shifting or tilting. 6 Manual exposure mode only. 7 See teleconverter manual for list of compatible lenses.
8 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 9 When focusing at minimum focus distance with AF 80–200 mm
AI-type Teleconverter 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 f/3.5–4.5S
lens at maximum zoom, in-focus indicator may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in
focus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus. 10 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 11
Some lenses cannot be used. 12 Range of rotation for AI 80–200 mm f/2.8S ED tripod mount limited by camera
body. Filters cannot be exchanged while AI 200–400 mm f/4S ED is mounted on camera. 13 If maximum aperture
is specified using Non-CPU lens data option in shooting menu, aperture value will be displayed in viewfinder and
top control panel. 14 Can be used only if lens focal length and maximum aperture are specified using Non-CPU lens
data option in shooting menu. Use spot or center-weighted metering if desired results are not achieved. 15 For improved
precision, specify lens focal length and maximum aperture using Non-CPU lens data option in shooting menu. 16 Can be
used in manual exposure modes at shutter speeds slower than 1/125 s. If maximum aperture is specified using Non-
CPU lens data option in shooting menu, aperture value will be displayed in viewfinder and top control panel. 17 Exposure
determined by presetting lens aperture. In aperture-priority auto exposure mode, preset aperture using lens aperture ring
before performing AE lock or shifting lens. In manual exposure mode, preset aperture using lens aperture ring and determine
exposure before shifting lens. 18 Exposure compensation required when used with AI 28–85 mm f/3.5–4.5S, AI 35–105 mm
f/3.5–4.5S, AI 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
or PK-13 auto extension ring. PB-6D may be required depending on camera orientation. 20 Use preset aperture. In manual
exposure mode, set aperture using focusing attachment before determining exposure and taking photograph.
Function Compatibility Chart (IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be used)
Camera setting Focus Exposure Metering
mode mode system
S
M (with electronic M
P A
Lens/accessory C rangefinder) S M 3D Color
Type G or D AF Nikkor 2
√ √ √ √ √ √ — √ 3
AF-S, AF-I Nikkor
PC-Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.8D
4 — √ 5 √ — √ 6 √ — √ 3
AF-S / AF-I Teleconverter 7 √ 8 √ 8 √ √ √ √ — √ 3
Other AF Nikkor
√ 9 √ 9 √ √ √ — √ √ 3
(except lenses for F3AF)
AI-P Nikkor
— √ 10 √ √ √ — √ √ 3
AI-, AI-S, or Series E Nikkor 12
— √ 10 √ — √ 13 — √ 14 √ 15
AI modified Nikkor
Medical Nikkor 120 mm f/4
— √ √ — √ 16 — — —
Reflex Nikkor — — √ — √ 13 — — √ 15
PC-Nikkor — √ 5 √ — √ 17 — — √
AI-type Teleconverter 18 — √ 8 √ — √ 13 — √ 14 √ 15
TC-16A AF Teleconverter √ 8 √ 8 √ — √ 13 — √ 14 √ 15
PB-6 Bellows
— √ 8 √ — √ 20 — — √
Focusing Attachment 19
Auto extension rings (PK-series
— √ 8 √ — √ 13 — — √
11A, 12, or 13; PN-11)
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Note: DX Nikkor lenses are designed exclusively 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.
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.
N
ikkor lenses
Continuing the tradition of employing the Nikon F lens mount, the D2 Xs 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.
• The AC Adapter EH-6 provides support for the use of AC power sources.
• 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.
• The optional Type-E with grid guide is interchangeable with the supplied Type-B Focusing Screen.
• The DR-5 Right-Angle Viewing Attachment can be rotated and easily switches to 2x magnification for greater precision in framing and checking focus.
• 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.
• Pictures can be printed directly to PictBridge-compatible printers.
Accessories
Nikon offers a full array of accessories to customize system setups for optimum performance matched to the requirements of the assignment.
System Chart
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Nikkor lenses and the Creative Lighting System enhance creative possibilities
Tight integration with all components of Nikon’s Total Imaging System assures compatibility across the lineup of Nikkor lenses for
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 D2
Xs .
System quality —
A
F-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
The world’s first macro lens 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.
T
he Creative Lighting System
The D2 Xs 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 D2
Xs ’s 11-area Multi-CAM 2000 AF Sensor Module,
as well as Auto Zoom flash coverage.
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.
• 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
serving as the Commander, up to 3 remote groups consisting of any number of
SB-800, SB-600 or SB-R200 Speedlights may be freely arranged for total lighting
control. Independent mode settings (i-TTL, AA, A, M, Repeating flash and Flash
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,
even if a remote unit is repositioned. Flash compensation within each group can
also be adjusted during operation, with settings easily made
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.
• Flash Color Information
Color information transmitted to the camera’s body allows the system to
compensate for the effects of voltage and flash duration on the color of an image.
• FV (Flash Value) Lock
The flash equivalent of AE Lock allows photographers to change composition
while maintaining a desired flash value.
• 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.
• 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.
Image quality mode: RAW (NEF) • Lens: AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF
• Exposure mode: [M] 30 seconds, f/22 • White balance: Cloudy • Sensitivity: ISO-equiv. 100
“I need a system that can match any photo opportunity
that arises. I need to know the equipment I have can
capture the moment exactly the way I envision it, and
the D2
Xs has the system capabilities to do so.”
Vic Huber
M
B
A
C
Note: When used with the D2 Xs 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.
Image quality mode: RAW (NEF)
• Lens: AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF
• Exposure mode: [M] 1/125 second, f/8
• White balance: Flash
• Sensitivity: ISO-equiv. 400
Speedlight mode settings
Master: Flash canceled
Remote A: Manual
Remote B: Manual
Remote C: Manual
*Supplied accessories **Non-Nikon products
SB-800
SB-600
Nikon Close-up
Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1