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Supplied Accessories

  • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4
  • Quick Charger MH-21
  • Body Cap
  • Camera Strap AN-D2X
  • Audio Video Cable EG-D2
  • USB Cable UC-E4
  • LCD Monitor Cover BM-3
  • Battery Chamber Cover BL-1
  • Type-V Focusing Screen
  • PictureProject software CD-ROM.
  • Supplied accessories may differ by country or region

Key Features

12.4 Effective Megapixels: High Resolution 12.4 Effective Megapixel CMOS DX Sensor with fast 4-channel output for 4,288 x 2,848-pixel images.

Exposure Control: Programmed Auto with Flexible Program [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], Manual [M]; Exposure compensated in 5.0 EV range in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps; Auto Exposure bracketing; Number of shots: 2 to 9 frames Compensation steps: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV steps; Continuous shooting mode: Provides an amazing 5 frames per second continuous shooting at full resolution, for 21 JPEG or 15 NEF images. Wireless: WT-2A Wi-Fi transmitter (optional) Wireless connectivity using 802.11g technology is possible through this accessory with full remote camera control using new Nikon Capture 4.2 software for unparalleled creative remote and unattended photography; Top shutter speed: 1/8,000 sec.

Compatible with the Coolwalker Digital Storage Photo Viewer: Store up to 10,000 digital photos on the 30GB hard drive and view them on the high-quality 2.5 inch TFT color monitor. Stores JPEG, TIFF and other major image file formats, including NEF files.

Flash: Nikon Creative Lighting System support for Nikon Speedlights SB-800, SB-600 for full i-TTL flash control with Nikon Advanced Wireless Lighting, color control, FP High-Speed Sync, Modeling flash and more!

In the Box - Supplied Accessories: Type-B Focusing Screen, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4, Quick Charger MH-21, Body Cap, Camera Strap AN-D2X, Audio Video Cable EG-D2, USB Cable UC-E4, LCD Monitor Cover BM-3, Battery Chamber Cover BL-1, PictureProject software CD-ROM; Supplied accessories may differ by country or region.

Memory Buffer: 17 Uncompressed NEF (RAW) and 22 Fine JPGs (LARGE)

Improved 3D Color Matrix Metering II with more refined exposure evaluation algorithms and larger database for difficult-to-meter scenes. 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% 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% of entire frame); Metering position can be linked to the focus area when using Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU.

Compatible 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 number after user inputs the aperture f/stop and focal length f=mm by multi-selector operation. Electronic Rangefinder usable with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

Autofocus: Multi-CAM 2000 Autofocus system provides 11-area autofocus system with group dynamic AF, close-subject priority dynamic AF, close subject in a group priority dynamic AF and Lock-On(TM) for various methods of following the fastest action.

Specifications

  • Picture Angle
    High Speed Cropped Image: 2x focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent (Approx.)
    Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
     
  • Effective Pixels
    12.4 million
     
  • Sensor Size
    15.7 x 23.7mm
     
  • Image Sensor Format
    DX
     
  • Image Sensor Type
    CMOS
     
  • Total Pixels
    12.84 million
     
  • Image Area (pixels)
    DX-format
    (L) 4288 x 2848
    High Speed Crop: 3216 x 2136
    (M) 3216 x 2136
    High Speed Crop: 2400 x 1600
    (S) 2144 x 1424
    High Speed Crop: 1600 x 1064
     
  • File Format
    Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
    TIFF (RGB)
    JPEG (Baseline Compliant)
     
  • Storage Media
    CompactFlash© (Type I/II)
    MicroDrive© memory cards
     
  • File System
    Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
    DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
    EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras
     
  • Viewfinder
    Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism
    Eyepiece shutter provided
     
  • Viewfinder Frame Coverage
    100% Approx.
     
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    0.86x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m¯¹) Approx.
     
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    19.9mm (-1.0m¯¹)
     
  • Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
    Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m¯¹)
     
  • Focusing Screen
    B-type BriteView clear Matte screen III; interchangeable with optional E-type screen with grid
     
  • Reflex Mirror
    Instant return type
     
  • Lens Aperture
    Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
     
  • Compatible 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 and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash possible
    AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering, 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and AF possible
    Non-CPU AI NIKKOR:Usable in A or M mode with Matrix, Center-Weighted and Spot metering. Indication of aperture No., after user inputs the aperture f/No. and focal length by multi-selector. Electronic Rangefinder usable with max. aperture of 5.6 or faster
     
  • Shutter type
    Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
     
  • Fastest Shutter Speed
    1/8,000 sec.
     
  • Slowest Shutter Speed
    30 sec.
     
  • Bulb Shutter Setting
    Yes
     
  • Self-timer
    2, 5, 10, 20 sec.Timer duration electronically controlled
     
  • Exposure Metering System
    1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
    Spot Metering (3mm dia. circle, approx. 2% of entire frame)
    Center-Weighted Metering (75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on the 8mm dia. circle)
    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)
    Metering position can be linked to the focus area when using Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU
     
  • Exposure Meter Coupling
    CPU
    AI
     
  • Shooting Modes
    Continuous high shooting [CH] mode: Full Image; 5 frames per second (fps) / High Speed Cropped Image; 8 frames per second (fps)
    Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: Full Image; 1 to 4 frames per second (fps) (selectable in menu) /High Speed Cropped Image; 1 to 7 frames per second (fps) (selectable in menu)
    Self-timer mode: time duration can be set
     
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/2, 1/3 or 1 full EV steps
     
  • Exposure Bracketing
    Yes
    From 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1
     
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes
    Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
     
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    100
     
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    800
     
  • Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
    Hi-1 and Hi-2 options for increased sensitivity
     
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
     
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Yes
     
  • Autofocus System
    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°C/68°F, ISO 100 equivalent)
     
  • Focus Lock
    Focus is locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or lightly pressing shutter release button in (S) AF
     
  • Focus Modes
    Single Area AF
    Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-on(™)
    Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF
    Group Dynamic AF
     
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    11
     
  • Flash Control
    SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync
    SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
    SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
    SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Non-TTL Auto (A), GN, Manual, Rear Curtain, RPT, Red-Eye Reduction, FV Lock, AF Assist for multi-area AF, Zoom
    SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
    SB-400: i-TTL, AA camera option, no Manual output option
    SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto Aperture(AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
    SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-28DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
    SB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
    SB-25: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
    SB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
    SB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
    SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-27: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
    SB-23: Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-22s: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
     
  • Flash Sync Modes
    Front-curtain sync (normal)
    Slow sync
    Rear-curtain sync
    Red-eye reduction
    Red-eye reduction with slow sync
     
  • Accessory Shoe
    Yes
     
  • Flash Sync Terminal
    lock screw provided
     
  • White Balance
    Auto
    Manual
    Preset
    Color temperature setting in Kelvin
     
  • White Balance Bracketing
    2 to 9 exposures adjustable in 10, 20, 30 Mired steps
     
  • Monitor Size
    2.5 in. diagonal
     
  • Monitor Resolution
    235,000 Dots
     
  • Monitor Type
    TFT-LCD
     
  • Playback Functions
    Full frame
    Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)
    Zoom
    Slideshow
    Histogram display
    Shooting data
    Highlight point display
     
  • Interface
    USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-B connector)
    FTP file transfer available with optional Wireless Transmitter WT-1/1A (IEEE 802.11b) and WT-2/2A (IEEE 802.11b/g)
    NTSC
    PAL
    Audio/Video out
    Voice Memo
     
  • WiFi Functionality
    WT-1A
    WT-2A
     
  • GPS
    GP-1 GPS unit
    MC-35 with optional compatible GPS Adapter
     
  • Total custom Settings
    41
     
  • Recent Settings
    Yes
     
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery
     
  • AC Adapter
    EH-6 AC Adapter
     
  • Battery Charger
    MH-21 Quick Charger
     
  • Tripod Socket
    Yes
    ¼ in. (ISO1222)
     
  • Approx. Dimensions
    Width 6.2 in. (157.5mm)
    Height 5.9 in. (149.5mm)
    Depth 3.4 in. (85.5mm)
     
  • Approx. Weight
    38.4 oz. (1,070g)
     
  • Optional Accessories
    Wireless Transmitter WT-2/2A / WT-1/1A, Extended Range Antenna WA-E1, AC Adaptor EH-6, Type-E Focusing Screen, Anti-fog Finder Eyepiece DK-17A, Eyepiece Correction Lens DK-17C series, Speedlight SB-800/SB-600, Nikon Capture 4 (Version 4.2) software, CompactFlash card
     
  • Supplied Accessories
    • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4
    • Quick Charger MH-21
    • Body Cap
    • Camera Strap AN-D2X
    • Audio Video Cable EG-D2
    • USB Cable UC-E4
    • LCD Monitor Cover BM-3
    • Battery Chamber Cover BL-1
    • Type-V Focusing Screen
    • PictureProject software CD-ROM.
    • Supplied accessories may differ by country or region
     

**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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Award Winner

January 2006, Top Product Award

In its January 2006 issue, Photo Trade News showcases the winners of its annual Top Product Awards, which are selected based on readers’ votes and feature the top-selling and most popular imaging products of the year. The magazine states that “readers have chosen the Nikon digital SLR line to receive the category’s top honors, with votes strong for the D70s, D50, and D2X models.” In addition to winning in the Digital SLR category, readers of Photo Trade News voted the Nikon D50 and Nikon D70s the Overall Top Product Winners for 2005.


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Award Winner

July/August 2005, Editor's Choice Award

American Photo's Executive Editor, Russell Hart, calls the Nikon D2x, “The only camera a
professional photographer will ever need.” The magazine's glowing review of the D2x also
names it the “Editor's Choice.” The cover story praises the camera for its duality, state-of-the-art AF, metering flash, battery systems, huge LCD screen and superb ergonomics. The bottom line: “The D2x offers versatility, speed, and super resolution for a price that's thousands of dollars less than that of the competition.”


Review

August 2005, D2X D-SLR

by Tony Sweet

Shutterbug magazine feels that the D2X is Nikon's “Flagship Pro Digital SLR.” Reporter Tony Sweet finds the D2X “quite remarkable” because of it's many new features such as rapid performance, large 2.5” LCD monitor, extensive menu options, and the ease of sharing photographs. His field test proved durability and impressive results, which he displays and explains in detail. One example was his test that yielded excellent detail and subtle color gradation that is “handled very nicely.”

Review

July/August 2005, D2X D-SLR

by Christopher Robinson

PC Photo magazine stated in its July/August 2005 issue that “the new 12.4 mega pixel, state-of-the-art camera from Nikon lives up to its pedigree.” The “top-of-the-line” D2X is commended for its “blistering speed” and a bigger, brighter, 2.5 inch LCD, which is one of the largest of all digital SLRs. Editor Christopher Robinson began as a skeptic of the High-Speed Crop mode, but was able to see its benefit when he captured fast action from a great distance and still had plenty of resolution to produce large prints. He complements the entire system by noting that Nikon’s compatibility between the iTTL technology and portable flash models, as well as the WiFi system with the Nikon Capture 4 software all allow for the best creative control over the image.

Review

July 2005, D2X D-SLR

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Peterson's Photographic magazine calls Nikon's D2X the “new All-Things-To-All Pros' D-SLR.” On a scale of 5, the D2X was rated with an average score of 4.8 taking into account auto-focus performance, metering performance, feature set, ease-of-use, ergonomics, and value. The key features praised in the publication were the speed, instant start-up, wireless image transmission, ruggedness, and the I-TTL flash. The final verdict from Peterson's Photographic was extremely favorable. “This is Nikon's best digital DLR ever, no questions. It has the most megapixels, the best performance and the most versatility, at a price that won't scare off the pros it's aimed at.”

Review

June 2005, D2X D-SLR

by Phil Askey

Highly influential photography reviewer Phil Askey writes a 29-page in-depth review of the Nikon D2x on his heavily trafficked website, DPReview.com. The review glorifies the D2x as “a solid robust high performance digital SLR with superb image quality, build quality and a confidence inspiring sense of presence.” Covering every aspect of technology within the camera, Askey goes into great detail to promote the versatility and image excellence of the D2x. He summarizes his review by saying, “As a photographic tool it's as close to perfection as I could imagine, there's really very little else you could want from a camera.”

Review

June 2005, D2X

by Andrew Darlow & Vincent Versace

In the June 2005 issue of Digital Imaging Techniques, contributors Andrew Darlow and Vincent Versace provide recommendations and insight into cinematic workflow. In the article, Versace offers a look at his new favorite camera, the Nikon D2x. "The D2x is a camera that I've been waiting 15 years for," he states. "The 12.4-megapixel sensor, excellent dynamic range, buffer speed, huge 2.5’’ LCD monitor, and lack of noise at higher ISOs, and overall build quality have blown me away.” Versace and Darlow comment on the importance of selecting the best equipment to optimize workflow, and point to the D2x’s excellent duality (hi-res and hi-speed) as a main characteristic.

Review

June 2005, D2X D-SLR

by Michael McNamara

Pick up the June 2005 issue of Popular Photography, and a beautiful shot of the Nikon D2x greets you from the cover. In his review of the camera, influential editor Michael McNamara praises the D2x for its excellent image quality, incredibly low noise, accurate metering systems and state-of-the-art duality. Hundreds of thousands of professional and amateur photographers will see this summary at the end of the review, “For its price, the D2x offers incredible control, excellent image quality, and a super tough body that pros will love.”

Review

June 2005, D2X D-SLR

by Rob Sheppard

Outdoor Photographer editor, Rob Sheppard, shot with the D2x for several weeks and was never disappointed. Praising the camera's image quality, large LCD screen, wireless capabilities, and weather-resistant construction, Sheppard also notes the D2x's “outstanding job with flash and the i-TTL exposure system.” His experience with the D2x came down to this, “The images I shot with the camera looked beautiful.”

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April 2005, D2X D-SLR

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In the April issue of Studio Photography & Design, the editors published an in-depth review of the Nikon D2x in their monthly “product spotlight” section and the review is glowing. The magazine raves about the camera's superior image quality, practical features, and blazing speed, saying, “The most impressive thing about the D2x is the image it produces.” The details and abundant praise are followed by this simple line, “This [D2x], my friends, is the cat's meow, the bird in the hand, and the follow up to sliced bread!”

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