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Nikon D1x

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 6/16/2001

MSRP $6130 US

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General
Model Name:	Nikon D1X
Model Number:	D1X
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$6130.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-05
Date Available:
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wired
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:
Weight:	38.8 oz (1,100 g)
Weight With Batteries?
Size:	6.2 x 6.0 x 3.3 in. (157 x 153 x 85 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3008x1960, 2000x1312
Movie Resolution:
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	5.32
CCD Size (inches):	Nikon DX
CCD Filter Type:	RGB
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.50
Movie Audio:	No
Quality Levels:	6
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture:
Max Aperture:
Aperture Range Description:	Varies with lens
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:	Lens Threads
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Fixed-eye level pentaprism
Optical VF Accuracy:	95%
LCD Viewfinder:	No
LCD VF Accuracy:	n/a
LCD Size (inches):	2.0
LCD Resolution (pixels):	130000
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	125, 158, 250, 315, 350, 500, 800
ISO Rating Max:	800
Number of White Balance Settings:	10
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Manual (6 settings with fine tuning), Preset (3 settings)
Manual White Balance:	Yes
Longest Shutter Time:	30
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/16000
Exp Adj Range:	5.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	3D color Matrix Metering, 75% Center-Weighted Metering, 2% Spot Metering
Spot Metering:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Self Timer:	2-20 sec
Flash
Internal Flash:	No
No of Flash Modes:	n/a
Flash Modes:	n/a
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
No of Flash "Pops":	n/a
Ext Flash:	Yes
Ext Flash Connection:	ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CompactFlash Type 1, CompactFlash Type 2
Other Memory Types:	IBM Microdrive
Memory Included (MB):
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, YCbCr / RGB TIFF
CCD Raw Format:	Yes
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, Firewire
Other Connection:	RS-232C for GPS unit, DC In
Included Software:	Nikon View 4.0 browser software
OS Compatibility:
Performance Timing
Startup Time:	0.730 seconds
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:	0.520 seconds
Record -> Play (max res):	0.760 seconds
Record -> Play (min res):	0.760 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:	0.070 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:	0.070 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:	0.520 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res:	0.470 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	0.480 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:	9
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	2.860
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	EN-4
Usable Battery Types:	7.2V NiMH
Batteries Included:	No
Battery Charger Included:	No
More Information
Notes & Features:	ISO ratings work out to be about: 125, 158, 176, 198, 250, 315, 350, 397, 500, 696, 800. 12-bit capture depth. Some restrictions on use of 340MB IBM Microdrive (details unknown). Backlight/brightness adjustment of LCD display possible. Playback mode has histogram indication, highlight point display and focus confirmation indication. Useable lenses include D-type AF Nikkor, D-type Manual Focus Nikkor (all functions except autofocus), AF Nikkor other than D-type (all functions except 3D Colour Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash), AI-P Nikkor (all functions except 3D Colour Matrix Metering, 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1 and autofocus), Non-CPU (usable in [A] or [M] mode Center-Weighted or Spot Metering; Electronic Rangefinder usable with lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster). Optical viewfinder has diopter adjustment. Has B-type BriteView clear Matte screen III; interchangeable with optional E-type focusing screen with grid for D1-series. Viewfinder shows focus indications, shutter speed, aperture, exposure mode, metering system, shutter speed lock, aperture lock, AE lock, electronic analog display, frame counter, ready-light, five sets of focus brackets (area). Flash sync up to 1/500 second. Has depth-of-field preview. Bundled with Neck Strap, Video Cable, "Nikon View 4.0" Browser Software. Will be available in Spring 2001.
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