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Nikon D2Xs
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| Model Name: | Nikon D2Xs |
| Check Prices: | Check Now! |
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| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
| General | |
| Model Number: | D2Xs |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $4699.95 |
| Street Price: | $4274.47 |
| Date Available: | 2006-06-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: | 1,070g 37.7oz |
| Weight With Batteries? | No |
| Size: | 158 x 150 x 86 mm 6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 in |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 4288x2848, 3216x2136, 2400x1600, 2144x1424, 1600x1064 |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.3 |
| Movie Resolution: | |
| Movie Frame Rate: | 0, 0 |
| Movie Audio: | No |
| Imaging Sensor (Megapixels): | 12.84 |
| Sensor Size (inches): | Nikon DX |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.55 |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
| Sensor Type: | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.40 |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | |
| Zoom Ratio: | |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: | |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Aperture Range: | |
| Lens Thread: | |
| Lens Thread Type: | |
| Display | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD Viewfinder: | No |
| LCD Size (inches): | 2.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels): | 230,000 |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 27x |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, 6 manual settings, 5 presets, 31 Kelvin settings |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 30 - 1/8000 |
| Exp Adj Range (EV): | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 3D color matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20 seconds |
| Flash | |
| Internal Flash: | No |
| Flash Modes: | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters): | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a |
| Ext Flash Connection: | ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| Uncompressed Format: | TIFF-RGB, RAW |
| CCD Raw Format: | Yes |
| Movie File Format: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Video Out: | Yes |
| Video Mode (NTSC/PAL): | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Other Connection: | Optional 802.11b/g wireless |
| Included Software: | PictureProject |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | EN-EL4a |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| Notes & Features: | Based on the previous Nikon D2X model. Can be switched to a high-speed cropped mode, which allows 8 frames per second. This mode reduces resolution to 6.8 megapixels, cropped from the center of the sensor. This increases the effective focal length multiplier to 2.0x, and reduces the number of useable AF points to nine. The cropped area is indicated by a user-selectable shaded crop in the viewfinder. Both matrix and center-weighted metering revised to work normally within cropped area in high-speed cropped mode. New LCD display as previously seen in the Nikon D200. New EN-EL4a battery type has increased power. Black and white mode added (color can be restored in NEF Raw mode). Cropping in camera is possible. Camera settings can be saved and loaded (so they can be shared among a set of users). Burst mode now runs 1-60 rather than 1-35. 'Recent Settings' lets you quickly review your most recent changes (like the D200) -- and you can lock them. Image authentication enabled (for forensic shooting), guaranteeing the image has not been altered. A hardware/software approach using a USB key to guarantee software hasn't been hacked, too. Focus tracking with lock and short or long duration options. Multiple custom curves can be loaded. ISO Auto allows you to select shutter speed now. |
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