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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: | No |
| Retail Price: | $4699.95 |
| Street Price: | $4299.95 |
| Date Available: | |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes (Metal) |
| Weight: | 37.7 oz (1,070 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | No |
| Size: | 6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 in. (158 x 150 x 86 mm) |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony |
| Total Megapixels: | 12.8 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.4 |
| Sensor Format: | Nikon DX |
| Sensor Size (dia.): | 1.12" |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6 |
| Color Filter Type: | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No |
| Sensor-shift Stabilized: | No |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 4288 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), TIFF-RGB, RAW |
| Video Capture | |
| Movie Mode: | No |
| Movie Resolution: | n/a |
| Movie Frame Rate: | n/a |
| Movie Audio: | n/a |
| Movie File Format: | n/a |
| Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F mount |
| Kit Lens: | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | |
| Zoom Ratio: | |
| Aperture Range: | |
| Normal Focus Range: | |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Optical Image Stablization: | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Filter Thread: | n/a |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11-area TTL phase detection (Nikon Multi-CAM 2000), 9 cross-type |
| Face Detection: | |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Optical Viewfinder | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Optical Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screens, 100%, 0.86x, 19.9mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 |
| Display | |
| LCD Viewfinder: | No |
| LCD Size (inches): | 2.5 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels): | 230,000 |
| Articulating LCD: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 100 - 800, plus five steps up to 3200 via ISO boost function |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, 6 manual settings, 5 presets, 31 Kelvin settings |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 30 - 1/8000 |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 3D color matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program AE: | |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | None |
| Self Timer: | 2/5/10/20 seconds |
| Time Lapse: | |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | No |
| Flash Modes: | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 |
| Flash Exp Compensation: | |
| Ext Flash Connection: | ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| File System: | FAT16 |
| DCF Compliant: | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
| HD Video Out: | |
| HD Video Connection: | |
| Built-In Wi-fi: | |
| Computer/Printer: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wireless, Cabled |
| Other Connection: | Optional 802.11b/g wireless |
| 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 |
| CIPA Rating: | 1,150 |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | PictureProject |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS |
| Miscellaneous | |
| 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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