• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 2.7 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • APS-C 361.2mm2
  • 4.1 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • Detailed specifications
  • Nikon D1H
  • Nikon D2H
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Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Predecessor:   Nikon D1H
D1H vs D2H
Successor: Nikon D2H
D1H vs D2H
Nikon D2Hs
D2H vs D2Hs
General
Model Number: D1H D2H
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Pro SLR Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $4500.00 $3500.00
Street Price:    
Date Available: TBD 2003-12-31
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 38.8 oz (1,100 g) 37.7 oz (1,070 g)
Size: 6.2 x 6.0 x 3.3 in.
(157 x 153 x 85 mm)
6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 in.
(158 x 150 x 86 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:   JFET
Sensor Manufacturer:   Nikon JFET LBCAST
Effective Megapixels: 2.7 4.1
Sensor Format: APS-C APS-C
Sensor size: 369.72mm2 (23.70mm x 15.60mm) 361.15mm2 (23.30mm x 15.50mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 11.85 microns 9.46 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.5x 1.6x
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGB  
Anti Aliasing Filter: Fixed Fixed
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:   40
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):   18.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):   10.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):   352
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 2000 x 1312 (2.6 MP, Other) 2464 x 1632 (4.0 MP, Other),
1840 x 1224 (2.3 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: JPEG, RAW, YCbCr / RGB TIFF JPEG (EXIF 2.2), TIFF-RGB, RAW
Continuous-mode frames/second: 5.0 8.0
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution:
Movie File Format:   None
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: Nikon F Nikon F
Lens: n/a n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):    
Focal Length (actual):    
Zoom Ratio:    
Aperture Range: Varies with lens Varies with lens used
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range:    
Macro Focus Range:    
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: Lens Threads Varies with lens used
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: No No
Digital Zoom Values: n/a n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Nikon Multi-CAM 1300: 5-point phase detection, 3 cross-type 11-area TTL phase detection
Auto Focus Assist Light? No No
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD (playback only) Optical / LCD (playback only)
Viewfinder Type: Fixed-eye level pentaprism Fixed eye-level pentaprism
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.0 2.5
Rear Display Resolution: 130,000 dots 211,200 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom:    
Top Deck Display: Yes Yes
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 1600 1600
Minimum ISO (native): 200 200
ISO Settings: 200 - 800 (variable in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps), ISO boost to 1600 and 3200 ISO 200 to 1600 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV steps; extends to 3200 or 6400
Auto ISO Mode: No No
White Balance Settings: Auto, Manual (6 settings with fine tuning), Preset (3 settings) Auto, 6 manual settings, 5 presets, 31 Kelvin settings
Shutter Speed Range: 1/16000 - 30 sec 1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 3D color Matrix Metering, 75% Center-Weighted Metering, 2% Spot Metering 3D color matrix, 75% Center-weighted, 2% Spot
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:   None
Self Timer: 2-20 sec seconds 2/5/10/20 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):   No
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: No No
Flash Modes: Front-Curtain, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: n/a n/a
Max Flash Sync: 1/500 1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:    
External Flash Connection: ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CF1 / CF2 CF1 / CF2
UHS Support:    
Other Memory: IBM Microdrive Microdrive
Dual Card Slots: No Yes
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: RAW, YCbCr / RGB TIFF TIFF-RGB, RAW
Movie File Format:   None
Included Memory:    
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC:
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: FireWire USB 1.1
PictBridge Compliant: No No
DPOF Compliant: No No
Remote Control: Yes Yes
Remote Control Type: Wired Cabled
Connections (extended): RS-232C for GPS unit, DC In USB 2.0
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): <0.3  
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): <0.3  
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 5.0 8.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):    
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.13 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.070 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.070 seconds  
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time: 0.6 seconds  
Play -> Record Time: 0.1 seconds  
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):    
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: EN-4 Proprietary EN-EL4
Usable Battery Types: 7.2V NiMH Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:   Proprietary EN-EL4 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): No Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: Nikon View 4.0 browser software Nikon View
OS Compatibility:   Windows, MacOS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: ISO ratings work out to be about: 200, 252, 282, 318, 400, 504, 565, 635, 800, 1008, 1131, 1270, 1600. 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 Summer 2001.