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DSLR D2Xs
Announced : 01-06-2006
Discontinued

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Key Features

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12.4 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CMOS image sensor featuring optimum image quality and high-speed 4-channel data output
Nikon's most advanced image processing engine is updated to deliver yet higher performance and greater precision as it produces natural looking images with realistic transitions between colors and tones
High-speed continuous shooting: 5 frames per second (fps) at 12.4 megapixels for up to 17 consecutive NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) or 22 JPEG images; 8 fps for 29 NEF or 50 JPEG images at 6.8 megapixels in High-speed Crop mode
High-speed Crop mode features a new viewfinder mask for more accurate and confident composition
Refinements to Nikon's industry-leading 11-area AF system with 9 cross-type AF sensors deliver faster response and greater precision for optimal performance under the most challenging shooting conditions
The advanced color reproduction system is updated, adding a new Black & White mode choice to the six available color mode and color profile combinations
3D-Color Matrix Metering II with ambient light sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor delivers consistent and dependable automatic exposure
Excellent response featuring instant start-up and ultra-short 37ms shutter release lag
Top shutter speed of 1/8,000 second and flash sync speeds up to 1/250 second
Fast read/write memory card speed and USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface for faster image transfer
Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with ultra-wide 170° viewing angle for clear image preview and easy access to settings and information, including RGB Histograms and the Recent Settings list
Creative in-camera effects with Image Overlay and Multiple Exposure, and in-camera trimming with Trim function
GPS support records location information along with shooting data
Lightweight, durable magnesium body
New high-energy EN-EL4a rechargeable lithium-ion battery features significantly increased capacity, and provides detailed battery status information
Full support for Nikon's Creative Lighting System and i-TTL flash control when used with the SB-800, SB-600 or Wireless Close-Up Speedlight Systems
The D2Xs supports more than 50 AF Nikkor lenses in addition to the growing family of DX Nikkor lenses
Support for the Wireless Transmitter WT-2/2A enables direct transfer of images via wireless LAN. (WT-1/1A also supported)
Includes Nikon’s PictureProject software for easy control over image adjustment and management
Support for Nikon's new Capture NX software, which provides easier access to powerful and visually intuitive enhancement tools that help tap the full potential of NEF images

Technical Specifications

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Type of Camera	Single-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels	12.4 million
Image Sensor	Nikon DX format (23.7 x 15.7mm) CMOS sensor
Image Size (Pixels)	Full image: 4288 x 2848 [L], 3216 x 2136 [M], 2144 x 1424 [S]; High-speed Crop image: 3216 x 2136 [L], 2400 x 1600 [M], 1600 x 1064 [S]
Sensitivity	ISO 100 to 800 in steps of 1/3 EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.5, HI-0.7, HI-1 and HI-2
File Format	NEF (12-bit uncompressed or compressed RAW), TIFF (8-bit RGB), JPEG (Baseline-compliant)
Storage Media	CompactFlash™ (CF) Card (Type I/II) and Microdrive™
Shooting Modes	1) Single frame shooting [S] mode, 2) Continuous high shooting [CH] mode: Full image; approx. 5fps/ High-speed Crop image; approx. 8 fps, 3) Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: Full image; 4 fps/ High-speed Crop image; 7fps, 4) Self-timer mode, 5) Mirror up mode
White Balance	Auto (TTL white balance with 1005-pixel RGB sensor, and ambient light sensor), Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Choose colour temp., White balance preset
LCD Monitor	2.5", 230,000-dot low temperature polysilicon TFT LCD, allows up to 170-degree viewing angle
Playback Function	1) Full frame, 2) Thumbnail, 3) Zoom, 4) Slideshow, 5) RGB Histogram indication, 6) Shooting data, 7) Highlight point display, 8) Auto image rotation
Delete Function	1) Card format, 2) All frames delete, 3) Selected frames delete
Interface	USB 2.0 (High-Speed): Mass Storage and PTP selectable, FTP file transfer and PTP/IP camera control via optional WT-2/2A (IEEE 802.11b/g) Wireless transmitter, FTP file transfer via optional WT-1/1A (IEEE 802.11b) Wireless transmitter
Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent)	Full Image: Approx. 1.5x lens focal length, High-speed Crop Image: Approx. 2x lens focal length
Viewfinder	Fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-3.0 to +1.0m-1), Eyepiece shutter provided
Focusing Screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Screen III or optional Type E with grid lines
Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)	Approx. 100%/ Approx. 0.86x, High-speed Crop mode: Approx. 97%
Autofocus	TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 2000 autofocus module; Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)
Focus Modes	1) Single-servo AF (AF-S), 2) Continuous-servo AF (AF-C), 3) Manual focus (M) can be selected from 11 focus area (High Speed-crop: 9 focus area)
Exposure Metering System	1) 3D-Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses, Non-CPU lenses require manual input of lens data) performed by 1,005-segment RGB sensor, 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10 or 13mm circle in center of frame, 3) Spot: Meters 3mm circle (approx. 2% of frame) centered on active focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used)
Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)	1) 0 to 20 EV (3D-Color Matrix or Center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering)
Exposure Control	1) Programmed Auto [P], 2) Shutter-Priority Auto [S], 3) Aperture Priority Auto [A], 4) Manual [M]
Auto Exposure Bracketing	2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 steps to (+-) 1.0 EV
Shutter	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/8000sec in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV plus bulb
Sync Contact	X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/250 sec
Flash Control	TTL flash control by combined five-segment TTL multi sensor with single-component IC and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor
Flash Sync Modes	1) Front-curtain sync, 2) Red-eye reduction, 3) Red-eye reduction with Slow sync, 4) Slow sync, 5) Rear-curtain sync
Sync Terminal	ISO 519 standard terminal, lock screw provided
Self-Timer	Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s.
Depth of Field Preview Button	Yes
Remote Control	Via 10-pin Remote Cord MC-22/30/36 (optional) or Wireless Remote Control WT-2/2A (optional)
GPS	NMEA 0183 (Ver.2.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable (optional) and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional)
Supported Languages	Total of 10 languages: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Korean
Power Requirements	Rechargeable EN-EL4a Li-ion battery, EH-6 AC adapter (optional)
Battery Life (on a fully charged battery)	Approx. 3800 shots
Tripod Socket	1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions	Approx. 157.5 x 149.5 x 85.5mm
Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap)	Approx. 1070g
Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area)	Rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL4a, Quick charger MH-21, Body cap, Camera strap AN-D2Xs, Audio Video cable EG-D2, USB cable UC-E4, LCD Monitor cover BM-3, Battery Chamber cover BL-1, Type-B Focusing screen, PictureProject CD-ROM
Other Features	Wireless transfer or control with optional WT-1/1A or WT-2/2A

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