- APS-C 323.4mm2
- 12.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D2H
D2H vs D2Hs |
Canon XS
XS vs T3 |
| Successor: |
Nikon D3S
D2Hs vs D3S |
Canon T5
T3 vs T5 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | D2Hs | T3 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $3499.95 | $599.99 |
| Street Price: | $199.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2005-03-31 | 2011-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 37.7 oz (1,070 g) |
24.8 oz
(702 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
6.2 x
5.9 x
3.4 in. (158 x 150 x 86 mm) |
5.1 x
3.9 x
3.1 in. (130 x 100 x 78 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | JFET | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Nikon | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: | 4.1 | 12.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 361.15mm2 (23.30mm x 15.50mm) | 323.4mm2 (22.00mm x 14.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 9.46 microns | 5.15 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.6x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 62 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.9 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.0 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 755 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
2464 x 1632
(4.0 MP,
Other), 1840 x 1224 (2.3 MP, 3:2) |
4272 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
3:2), 3088 x 2056 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2256 x 1504 (3.4 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), Uncompressed TIFF-RGB, NEF (RA | JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 2.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 1280x720 (30/25) | |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Lens: | n/a | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 58.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11-area TTL phase detection (Multi-CAM 2000) | Phase Detect with TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor: 9 points; 1 cross-type f/5.6, 8 single-axis; Live View: Phase Detect, Contrast Detect, Face Detect modes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +0.5 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.50x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.80x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 232,000 dots | 230,400 dots (76,800 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | 200-1600, Hi-1 (3200) and Hi-2 (6400) | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Manual, 5 presets and Kelvin (31 steps) | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 1005 pixel RGB Color Matrix metering sensor: 3D Color Matrix II, Center-Weighted, 2% Spot | 63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (10%); iFCL with dual layer sensor |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports,Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field AE | |
| Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10, seconds | 10, 2, Continuous (2-10) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | E-TTL II: Auto, Manual flash; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 9.2 m / 30.2 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Lens aperture dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | ISO 518 hot shoe, ISO 519 sync terminal | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | Uncompressed TIFF-RGB, NEF (RA | .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wired, Nikon 10-pin cable | Optional Wired (RS-60E3) |
| Connections (extended): | DC In, WiFi available via optional WT-2/2A wireless transmitter | Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, Wired Remote Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | 0.42 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.42 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 4 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.76 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.9 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 17 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 2.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.4 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 1 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.31 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.93 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.099 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.134 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.32 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.113 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Optical Viewfinder: Wide-area AF lag: 0.190s Live View AF lags: Phase Detect = 1.244s Contrast Detect = 0.927s Prefocused = 0.099s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.8 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 700 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL4 | Proprietary LP-E10 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL4 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E10 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PictureProject software CD | EOS Digital Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, Video Snapshot Task, PhotoStitch) |
| OS Compatibility: | Mac OS X, Windows XP | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | EV adjust step size can be 1/2, 1/2, or 1.0 EV | Feature Guide, Basic + Function, Video Snapshot, 720p Movies. |
