Thursday, June 28, 2007

Understanding Nikon Multi-CAM 2000 Autofocus

Back in the good old days of manual focusing cameras you had to turn the lens ring until the subject looked sharp. If you weren't fast enough, well, there was always the next frame.

Nowadays, our cameras are getting smarter and smarter. So many things can be well accomplished by camera automation, including autofocus, that it's now easier than ever to get professional results.

The Multi-CAM 2000 Autofocus (AF) sensor module in the Nikon D2H, D2Hs, F6, and D2x gives us a powerful tool for professional or advanced amateur use. But, it's imperative that the user of these fine cameras take the time to learn about the four modes of operation in Multi-CAM 2000. It can seem complicated when reading the manual, but is not too difficult if you'll spend a little time testing the various modes. Then you'll understand the best settings for your own style of photography.

We'll discuss Multi-CAM 2000 from the standpoint of the Nikon D2x, since this is considered Nikon's top professional model digital camera. There are some slight variances in custom settings found in the other cameras using Multi-CAM 2000. But, these are only minor differences, so it should pose no problem using this article to understand Multi-CAM 2000 in cameras other than the Nikon D2x.

It may be a good idea to have your D2x manual in hand, as well as your camera. We'll refer to both often in this article. Let's proceed!


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