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Description:
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Type of camera: Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels: 12.4 million
Image Sensor: CMOS sensor, 23.7 x 15.7mm; total pixels: 12.84 million
Image Size (pixels): Full image: 4,288 x 2,848(L), 3,216 x 2,136(M), 2,144 x 1,424(S) High-speed Crop Image: 3,216 x 2,136(L), 2,400 x 1,600(M), 1,600 x 1,064(S)
Sensitivity: 100 to 800 (ISO equivalent); HI-0.3, HI-0.5, HI-0.7, HI-1 and HI-2 available
Storage Media: CompactFlash (TM) (CF) Card (Type I/II) and Microdrive (TM)
Storage System: NEF (12-bit uncompressed or compressed RAW), Exif 2.21, DCF 2.0 and DPOF compliant (uncompressed TIFF-RGB or compressed JPEG)
Shooting Modes: 1) Single frame shooting [S] mode: advances one frame for each shutter release 2) Continuous high shooting [CH] mode: Full Image; 5 frames per second (fps)/High-speed Crop Image; 8 frames per second (fps) 3) Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: Full Image; 1 to 4 frames per second (fps) (selectable in menu)/High-speed Crop Image; 1 to 7 frames per second (fps) (selectable in menu) 4) Self-timer mode: time duration can be set 5) Mirror up mode: first press: mirror up, second press: release
Shooting Modes: 1) Single frame shooting [S] mode: advances one frame for each shutter release 2) Continuous high shooting [CH] mode: Full Image; 5 frames per second (fps)/High-speed Crop Image; 8 frames per second (fps) 3) Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: Full Image; 1 to 4 frames per second (fps) (selectable in menu)/High-speed Crop Image; 1 to 7 frames per second (fps) (selectable in menu) 4) Self-timer mode: time duration can be set 5) Mirror up mode: first press: mirror up, second press: release
White Balance: 1) Auto (hybrid with 1,005-pixel RGB Sensor, CMOS image sensor and external Ambient Light Sensor) 2) Manual (6 steps with fine tuning) 3) Preset (5 settings) 4) Color temperature setting in Kelvin (select from 31 steps) 5) White balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames adjustable in 10, 20, 30 MIRED steps)
LCD Monitor: 2.5-in., approx. 230,000-dot, low temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with white LED backlighting; Backlight/brightness adjustment available, allows up to 170-degree viewing angle
Playback Function: 1) Full frame, 2) Thumbnail (4/9 segments), 3) Zoom, 4) Slideshow, 5) RGB Histogram indication, Shooting data and Highlight point display
Delete Function: 1) Card format, 2) All frames delete, 3) Selected frames delete
Video Output: NTSC or PAL (selectable in menu)
Interface: USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-B connector) FTP file transfer and PTP/IP camera control/file transfer is available with optional WT-2/2A (IEEE 802.11b/g) Wireless transmitter; FTP file transfer compatibility with WT-1/1A (IEEE 802.11b)CF Card Slot Type II: supports firmware updates via CF cards
Voice Memo: Record mode: Automatic or manual recording at shooting or playback,Max. recording time: 60 seconds Playback mode: Built-in speaker or Audio Video Cable File format: Mono WAV file
Text Input: Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input is available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header
Usable Lenses: 1) AF Nikkor (including AF-S, DX, VR and D-/G-type): All functions possible 2) D-type Manual-Focus Nikkor: All functions except autofocus and some exposure modes available 3) AF Nikkor other than D-/G-type: All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash possible 4) AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II, 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and AF possible 5) Non-CPU AI Nikkor*: Usable in [A] or [M] mode with Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering available *Indication of aperture No., after user inputs the aperture f/No. and focal length F=mm by multi-selector operationElectronic rangefinder usable with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster
Picture Angle: Full Image: Approx. 1.5x focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent High-speed Crop Image: Approx. 2x focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent
Viewfinder: Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism; Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1m-1), Eyepiece shutter provided
Eyepoint: 19.9mm (at -1.0m-1)
Focusing Screen: BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; supplied Type-B or optional Type-E with grid
Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approx. 100 percent (High-speed Crop mode: Approx. 97percent)
Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.86x (with 50mm f/1.4 lens set to infinity and -1.0m -1)
Reflex Mirror: Automatic, instant-return type
Lens Aperture: Instant-return type, with Depth-of-field Preview Button
Autofocus: TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM 2000 autofocus module; Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (Right edge/Left edge AF range: EV 0 to +19) (at normal temperature [20 degrees C/68 degrees F], ISO 100 equivalent)
Lens Servo: 1) Single servo AF [S], 2) Continuous servo AF [C], 3) Manual focus [M] Focus Tracking automatically activated by subject's status in [S] or [C] AF
Focus Area: Selectable from 11 focus areas (High-speed Crop: 9 cross-type focus areas)
AF Area Modes: 1) Single Area AF 2) Dynamic-area AF 3) Group Dynamic AF 4) Dynamic-area AF with closest subject priority
Focus Lock: Focus is locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L Lock button or lightly pressing shutter release button in [S] AF
Exposure Metering System: TTL full-aperture exposure metering system;1) D-/G-type Nikkor lenses support 3D Color Matrix Metering II using the 1,005-pixel RGB Sensor while other AF Nikkor lenses with built-in CPUs support Matrix Metering (Non-CPU lenses require manual input of lens data) 2) Center-Weighted Metering (75 percent of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on the 8mm dia. circle) given to 6, 10 or 13mm dia. circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame 3) Spot Metering (3mm dia. circle, approx. 2 percent of entire frame); metering position can be linked to the focus area when using Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU
Exposure Metering Range: 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II: EV 0 to 20, 2) Center-Weighted Metering: EV 0 to 20, 3) Spot Metering: EV 2 to 20 (at normal temperature [68 degrees F/20 degrees C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)
Exposure Meter Coupling: CPU and AI (Automatic maximum aperture Indexing)
Exposure Modes: 1) [P] Programmed Auto with flexible program 2) [S] Shutter-priority Auto 3) [A] Aperture-priority Auto 4) [M] Manual
Exposure Compensation: Plus or minus 5 EV increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Auto Exposure Lock: Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Auto Exposure Bracketing: Number of shots: 2 to 9 frames Compensation steps: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV steps
Shutter: Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/8,000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb
Sync Contact: X-contact only: flash synchronization at up to 1/250 sec.
Flash Control: 1) Creative Lighting System: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash controlled by TTL Sensor with Nikon Speedlight SB-800/600: Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV (Flash Value) Lock, Flash Color Information Communication for Auto White Balance, Auto FP High-Speed Flash Sync, Modeling Flash 2) D-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash: When used with the Speedlight SB-80DX/50DX and in accordance with the mounted lens, five-segment TTL Multi Sensor control makes available 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, and Standard D-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash 3) AA (Auto Aperture-type) Flash available when used with SB-800/80DX and lens with built-in CPU 4) Non-TTL Auto Flash (A-type Flash) with a Speedlight such as SB-800/30/27/22s etc. 5) Range-priority manual available with SB-800
Flash Sync Modes: 1) Front-curtain sync (normal sync), 2) Red-eye reduction, 3) Red-eye reduction with slow sync, 4) Slow sync, 5) Rear-curtain sync
Ready-light: Lights up when flash fully charged with Speedlight SB-800/600/80DX/50DX/28DX; blinks for full output warning
Accessory Shoe: Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safely lock provided
Sync Terminal : ISO 519 standard terminal, lock screw provided
Depth-of-field Preview Button : Stop-down lens aperture by pressing Depth-of-field Preview Button
Remote Control: Via 10-pin remote terminal
GPS: NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.01) Interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable (optional) and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional)
Supported Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese (selectable in menu)
Power Requirements: EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (11.1V DC), MH-21 Quick Charger, EH-6 AC Adapter (optional)
Battery Monitoring System: The LCD monitor on the camera back displays the following information about the EN-EL4a battery: 1) Remaining charge (percentage); 2) Number of shots taken since last charge; 3) Calibration status (Recommended/Not required); 4) Battery life (5 stages)
Tripod Socket : 1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 in (157.5 x 149.5 x 85.5mm)
Weight (without battery): Approx. 2.4 lbs (1,070g)
Supplied Accessories*: EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, MH-21 Quick Charger, Body Cap, AN-D2Xs Camera Strap, EG-D2 Audio Video Cable, UC-E4 USB Cable, BM-3 LCD Monitor Cover, BL-1 Battery Chamber Cover, Type-B Focusing Screen, PictureProject software CD-ROM *Supplied accessories may differ in each country or area.
Optional Accessories: WT-2/2A Wireless Transmitter, WA-E1 Extended Range Antenna, EH-6 AC Adapter, Type-E Focusing Screen, DG-2 Magnifier, DK-17A Anti-fog Finder Eyepiece, DK-19 Rubber Eyepiece Cup, DK-17C Eyepiece Correction Lens series, DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece, DR-5 Right-Angle Magnifying Viewing Attachment, SB-800/SB-600/R200 Speedlights, Capture NX software, Camera Control Pro Software, Image Authentication Software
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Keywords:
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Nikon D2Xs
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gavin_crawford
Premium Lifetime Member
Registered: August 2002
Location: Regina SK canada/Big White BC/Melbourne OZ
Posts: 849
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Review Date: Tue May 15, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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2 times crop, image quailty, battery life, price, ergonomics, flash performance
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Cons:
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Noise over 800iso, only 5 fps at full res
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I own 6 D2h's 2 D200's 2 D100's 1 D70 and 1 D1h, so I kind of do this for a living. So this review come for a 'work tool' point of view.
I only got this camera because the boys at photography west in Kelowna looked after me (or was that used me yet again).
All in all it's a good tool, I needed a higher res camera for some work and the D200 is crap ( I destroyed both shutters in about 10 weeks).
As with all Nikons it does not hold a candle to Canon when it comes to low light performance (niose over 800iso) but the flash usage, metreing and ergonomics still keep me useing Nikon, but the D3 better address the noise issues or I will think of the switch.
I do use the D2h's for the majority of my work (skiing/sport stuff) and this camera is much better at high ISO's.
I will say the colour and exposure straight out of the camera is terrific.
I love the 2 times crop feature for 2 reasons, first I am a sport guy and I like the 200mm becoming a 400 thing ( I know it's just a fancy digital crop, but doing it in the camera is quicker than in the computer) and the smaller file size buy reducing the 12 meg to 6 meg which is more than enough for most of my work.
We fill 10 terabits of hard drive space in 2 weeks during the ski season so file size is a very important issue for me.
As with all the D cameras i have owned it is bullitt proof and I do abuse equipment (we take an average of 500,000 pics per camera in a 5 month ski season) and all of my pro bodies last about 1 million shutter releases.
So yes it's got great useability and image quality but the noise the noise all I hear is the noise!
If you do weddings, commercial or portrait type work then go go go, but if you shoot in low light or always need high FPS then go with a D2h or better still a 1D.
Gav
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TODD_DeChalus
Basic Member
Registered: August 2003
Location: S.Orange N.J
Posts: 111
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Review Date: Mon May 21, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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D2X best they made
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Cons:
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The rubber on the Compact Flash compartment had to replace 2 twice
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Don"t like the Door design like it better on my D200 also the Wireless image transfer is much better on D200
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