Nikon D2Xs Digital SLR Camera

Nikon Updated: 2007-06-19
Nikon D2Xs Digital SLR Camera

12.4 (effective) megapixel Nikon DX format CMOS Sensor: The CMOS image sensor provides both high image quality and high-speed performance at up to 5 fps. And despite the extremely high resolution achieved by 12.4 effective megapixels, image data is recorded at exceptionally high speed through use of a 4-channel output method.

Next Generation Color Reproduction: Nikons most powerful image processing to date delivers color images that are both natural and accurate, delivering true-to-life color reproduction and realistic transitions.

Powerful image processing engine designed to produce high-quality images: Significantly larger image files are demanded by the industry today. But with Nikon, high image quality is so much more than a matter of megapixels. In fact, a plethora of other high-level technologies are required to achieve the outstandingly high level of performance that todays photographers need, and these are exactly what the D2Xs provides

High-Speed Crop function with NEW automatic mask feature: Continuous shooting at a rapid 8 frames per second is possible when using the High-Speed Crop mode that records the central portion of the frame at 6.8 megapixel resolution. Whats more, the viewfinder has been enhanced to provide an automatic mask that actives when the HSC mode is set for simpler accuracy in composition.

1,005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II: Nikon's exclusive light metering technology intelligently evaluates numerous elements beyond simple brightness and compares its findings against an onboard database of reference images. Complex and otherwise time-consuming exposures are determined instantly, resulting in consistent and dependable digital imaging exposures.Advantages of 3D Color Matrix Metering II are now provided in the High-Speed Crop Mode, while also optimizing the areas calculated for using Center-weighted metering and i-TTL Flash Control.

Sharp, clear 2.5-inch TFT LCD display with a 170-degree wide-angle viewing: The D2Xs incorporates a large 2.5-inch 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD monitor display with an ultra-wide 170-degree viewing angle for clearer viewing. It also offers larger type fonts that improve access to color-coded menus.

11-area AF system with 9 cross-type AF sensors: Updated to perform even faster and with greater precision in the D2Xs, the 11-area AF system employs Nikon's advanced Multi-CAM 2000 AF Sensor Module. Of these 11 widely spread AF sensors, 9 are cross-type sensors positioned in the logical rule-of-thirds array. All 9 cross-type sensors remain active when using High-speed Crop mode.

Broad Color Mode Options: Adobe RGB profile (Color mode I and II) as well as the option of the sRGB profile enables photographers to set the best color mode based on their shooting needs. Additionally, a new Black & White capture mode is now available.

World's fastest response with a 37ms shutter release time: Instant startup and a class-leading shutter release time lag of a mere 37 milliseconds combine with optimized systems throughout to maximize all-round performance and deliver the response needed to handle even the most challenging professional assignments.

Image Overlay and Multiple Exposure: The Multiple Exposure function creates a single image from up to 10 exposures. The D2Xs also offers an Image Overlay function that merges selected RAW (NEF) files already stored on the CF card to create a new image file within the camera.

Creative in-camera trimming: A newly added feature, in-camera trimming, allows RAW, TIFF and JPEG images taken using the D2Xs to be trimmed within the camera to produce images of reduced display sizes ranging from 640 x 480 to 2560 x 1920 pixels.

Full integration into Nikons Creative Lighting System When used in combination with SB-800, SB-600 or SB-R200 Speedlights, the D2Xs supports the Nikons Creative Lighting System with high-precision flash photography using i-TTL flash control, unlimited creativity through Advanced Wireless Lighting, and functions such as FV Lock and Auto FP High-Speed Sync.

Lithium-ion battery system with even greater power: The new EN-EL4a rechargeable lithium-ion battery retains the same form, but features significantly increased capacity that delivers enough power for up to 3,400 shots per charge. The systems real-time status display gives accurate feedback on the percentage of remaining battery charge, the number of shots taken since the last charge, the overall status of service life, as well as notification when calibration is recommended.

Support for Capture NX: Capture NX offers exciting potential for Nikon Electronic Format (NEF) files, as well as JPEG and TIFF images. Refined through revolutionary U-Point technology, it greatly simplifies the selection of objects, colors or areas supporting highly accurate alterations to myriad image elements, while preserving the integrity of the original image data.

GPS support: With the optional MC-35 GPS Adapter Cord, location information such as latitude, longitude, altitude and heading (direction) can be transferred from a GPS device and recorded with the shooting data for each image.

Image Authentication to protect the integrity of valuable data: Nikons new Image Authentication function offers image authentication for digital image files. Indication of whether the actual image has been tampered with is provided along with any changes that have been made to date and GPS information. (Optional software required)

Wireless support with the Wireless Transmitter WT-2/2A: The D2Xs supports the new high-speed, IEEE802.11b/g compatible Wireless Transmitter WT-2A with enhanced image transfer protocols and increased security. The WT-2A additionally supports the new PTP/IP protocol. And when used with optional Camera Control Pro software, wireless camera control from a computer is also possible.
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