Nikon D2Hs Digital SLR Camera

Nikon Updated: 2007-06-19
Nikon D2Hs Digital SLR Camera

4.1 Effective Megapixel: 4.1 Effective Megapixel Nikon original JFET imaging sensor LBCAST for high-resolution images (2,464 X 1,632 pixels). New ASIC reduces noise and greatly improves image quality.

Increased Buffer Capacity: For continuous shooting allows 40 RAW (NEF) shots and up to 50 JPEG images for demanding action photographers.

Advanced 3D-Color Matrix Metering II: Offers more refined exposure evaluation algorithms and a larger database for difficult-to-meter scenes.

Improved Wireless Capabilities: With added support for Nikon WT-2A Wireless Transmitter offering improved transfer speeds up to 54mbs using 802.11g technology and easier connection settings with FTP + PTP/IP for wireless camera control using latest Nikon Capture 4.2 software.

GPS Support: Offers connection with GPS devices that comply with the NMEA 0183 interface standard to record latitude, longitude, altitude and UTC data

Multi-CAM 2000 AF Sensor Module : 11 Sensors, 9 that are cross-type, effectively cover the majority of the image area and provied razor-sharp focus. Limitless possibilities. See the action. Keep it all in focus. Refined AF system includes revisions to lens drive algorithms to improve focus precision subject acquisition and subject tracking.

Improved AWB (Automatic White Balance): Precision and consistency offers better results when shooting under lighting lower color temperatures and improved consistency when shooting with Speedlights.

Supports the sYCC color space: Offers wider color gamut when printing JPEG to sYCC compatible printers.

Nikon Creative Lighting System: When used with the Nikon SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights, the D2Hs maximizes the potential of the Nikon Creative Lighting System with high precision flash performance including i-TTL flash control and support for Nikons Advanced Wireless Lighting, FP High-Speed Sync, Modeling flash and more!

Other Improvements: Faster memory increases speed of image writing to CF card. Improved battery life for even better performance.

In the Box -- Supplied Accessories: Li-ion Battery EN-EL4, Quick Charger MH-21, Body Cap, Camera Strap AN-D2Hs, AV Cable EG-D2, USB Cable UC-E4, LCD Monitor Cover BM-3, Nikon View Software CD-ROM.
Picture Angle: Approx. 1.5x focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent.

Type of Camera: D2Hs single lens reflex digital camera.

Image Size : L (2,464 x 1,632); M (1,840 x 1,224)

Sensitivity: ISO equivalency 200 to 1,600 (variable in 1/2, 1/3, or 1EV steps) (Hi-1 and Hi-2 available)

Image Sensor: Effective Pixels: 4.1 million.

Recording Pixels: [L] 2,464 x 1,632-pixel / [M] 1,840 x 1,224-pixel.

LCD Monitor : 2.5-in., 232,000-dot, low temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with white LED backlighting; backlight/brightness adjustment available.

Auto Exposure Lock: Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button.

Exposure Meter Coupling: CPU and AI (Automatic maximum aperture Indexing).

Lens: Usable Lenses: AF Nikkor (including AF-S, DX, VR and D-/G-type) : All functions possible; D-type Manual-Focus Nikkor: All functions except autofocus and some exposure modes available; AF Nikkor other than D-/G-type: All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering II and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash possible; AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering II, 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and AF possible; 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 operation. Electronic Rangefinder usable with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

Focus Modes: 1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-on(TM), 3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, 4) Group Dynamic AF, Focus Lock; Focus is locked by pressing AE/AF Lock button or lightly pressing shutter release button in [S] AF. Selectable from 11 focus areas (High Speed Cropped: 9 focus areas).

Autofocus: : CAM2000 autofocus module; Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature).

AF Area Mode: 1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-on (TM), 3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, 4) Group Dynamic AF.

Focus Area: Selectable from 11 focus areas.

Focus Lock : Focus is locked by pressing AE/AF Lock button or lightly pressing shutter release button in [S]AF.

Focusing Screen: B-type BrightView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with optional E-type finder screen with grid.

Flash Sync Mode: 1) Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), 2) Red-Eye Reduction, 3) Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 4) Slow Sync, 5) Rear-Curtain Sync.

Interface: USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-B connector); FTP file transfer available with optional Wireless Transmitter WT-2A and WT-1A .

Exposure Mode: 1) [P] Programmed Auto (Flexible program possible), 2) [S] Shutter-Priority Auto, 3) [A] Aperture-Priority Auto, 4) [M] Manual. Exposure compensated in ?5.0 EV range in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps, 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.

Eyepoint: 19.9mm (at -1.0m-1).

Exposure Compensation: Exposure compensation range - plus or minus 5 EV in 1/2, 1/3 or 1 full EV steps.

Depth of Field Preview Button: Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field preview button.

Self-timer: Electronically controlled; Timer duration: 2, 5, 10, and 20 seconds.

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), Frame coverage: approx 100%, Magnification: Approx. 0.86x with 50mm f/1.4 lens set to infinity and -1.0m-1.

Viewfinder Magnification: 0.86x with 50mm f/1.4 lens set to infinity and -1.0m-1.

Viewfinder Information: 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).

Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approx. 100%.

Sync Contact: X-contact only; flash synchronization up to 1/250sec.

Sync Terminal: Standard JIS terminal, lock screw provided.

Video Output: NTSC or PAL (can be switched by user via the menu).

Playback Function: 1) Full frame, 2) Thumbnail (4/9 segments), 3) One-touch zoom, ) Slideshow, 5) Histogram indication, and Highlight point display.

Delete Function: 1) Card format, 2) All frames delete, 3) Selected frames delete.

Exposure Metering System: TTL full-aperture exposure metering system: D-/G-type Nikkor lenses support 3D Color Matrix Metering using the 1,005-pixel CCD while other AF Nikkor lenses with built-in CPUs support Matrix Metering (Non-CPU lenses require manual input of lens data). Center-Weighted Metering (75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on the 8mm dia. circle). Spot Metering (3mm dia. circle, approx. 2% of entire frame); metering position can be linked to the focus area when using Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU.

Shutter: Charge-coupled electronic and mechanical shutter; 30 to 1/16,000 sec. and Bulb.

White Balance: 1. Auto (hybrid with 1,005-pixel CCD, LBCAST image sensor and external Ambience Light Sensor; 2. Manual (6 steps with fine tuning); 3. Preset (5 settings); 4. Color temperature setting in Kelvin (select from 31steps); 5. White Balance Bracketing (2 to 9 frames adjustable in 10,20,30 MIRED steps).

Auto Exposure Bracketing: Number of shots: 2 to 9 frames; Compensation steps: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1EV steps.

Depth of Field Preview Button: Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field preview button.

Auto Exposure Lock: Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button.

Ready-light: Lights up when flash fully charged with Speedlight SB-800, SB-600, 80DX, 50DX, 30, 28, 27, 22s; blinks for full output warning.

Accessory Shoe: ISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided.

Battery Monitoring System: The LCD monitor on the camera back displays the following information about the EN-EL4 battery: 1) Remaining charge (%); 2) No. of shots taken since last charge; 3) Calibration status (Recommended/Not required); 4) Battery life (5 stages).

Storage System: NEF (12-bit uncompressed or compressed RAW), Exif 2.21, DCF 2.0 and DPOF complaint. (Uncompressed TIF-RGB or compressed JPG.

Flash Control: New Creative Lighting System: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash controlled by five-segment TTL Multi Sensor with Nikon Speedlight SB-800: Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV (Flash Value) -lock, Flash Color Information Communication for Auto White Balance, Auto FP High-Speed Flash Sync, Modeling Flash. 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. AA (Auto Aperture)-type Flash available when used with SB-800/80DX and lens with built-in CPU. Non-TTL Auto Flash (A-type Flash) with a Speedlight such as SB-30/27/22s etc.

Shooting Modes -- Still: Single frame shooting [S] mode: advances one frame for each shutter release.Continuous high shooting [CH] mode: 8 frames per second (fps) [up to 50 (JPEG) / 40 (RAW:NEF) consecutive shots]. Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: 1 to 7 fps (selectable from menus). Self-timer mode: time duration can be set. Mirror up mode: first press: mirror up, second press: release. Playback mode: Menu mode. PC mode: data transfer via personal computer. Interval timer (Intervalometer) mode provided.

Lens Aperture: Instant-return type, with Depth-of-field Preview Button; stop-down lens aperture by pressing Depth-of-field Preview Button.

Remote Control: Via 10-pin remote terminal.

Storage: CompactFlash(TM) (CF) Card (Type I / II) and Microdrive(TM), NEF (12-bit uncompressed or compressed RAW), Exif 2.21,compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF (uncompressed TIFF-RGB or compressed JPEG).

I/O Terminal: DC in; Audio/Video (NTSC or PAL selectable) out; Digital I/O (USB).

Reflex Mirror: Automatic, instant-return type.

GPS: NIMEA 0183 interface standard supported with optional GPS cable MC-35

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.

Supplied Accessories: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL-4, Quick Charger MH-21, Body cap, Camera Strap AN-D2Hs, Audio Video Cable EG-D2, USB Cable UC-E4, LCD Monitor Cover BM-3, Battery Chamber Cover, BL-1, Picture Project Software CD ROM.

Optional Accessories: Wireless Transmitter WT-2A/1A, Extension Antenna WA-E1, AC Adaptor EH-6, E-type Finder Screen, Anti-fog Finder Eyepiece DK-16A, Eyepiece Correction Lens DK-16C series, Speedlight SB-800/SB-600/80DX/50DX, Nikon Capture 4 software, CompactFlash (TM) card.

Dimension (WxHxD) : Approx. 157.5 x 149.5 x 85.5mm (6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 in.).

Weight (without batteries) : Approx. 1,070g (2.4lbs).

Power Requirements: Exclusive Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4 (11.1V DC), Battery Charger MH-21, Exclusive AC Adapter EH-6.

PictureProject System Requirements (Macintosh):: OS: Mac(R)OS X (10.1.5 or later); RAM: 64MB (128MB with RAW images) or more recommended; Hard disk: 60MB required for installation; Display: 800 x 600 with 16-bit color (full color recommended); Others: CD-ROM drive required for installation

PictureProject System Requirements (PC): OS: Windows(R) XP Home Edition/Professional, Windows(R) 2000 Professional, Windows(R) ME, Windows(R) 98SE pre-installed model; RAM: 64MB (128MB with RAW images) or more recommended; Hard Disk: 60MB required for installation; Display: 800 x 600 with 16-bit color (full color recommended); Others: CD-ROM drive required for installation