NIKON’S D2Hs PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL SLR CAMERA
Nikon has introduced the new D2Hs™ professional digital SLR camera that incorporates several new enhancements and features. Designed for photojournalists and sports/action photographers, D2Hs integrates the best technologies from its predecessors with an array of exclusive new innovations that deliver the speed, response and handling required for action photography.
The range of new features and enhancements in the D2Hs are based on extensive research and feedback from professional photographers around the world. An all-new image processing engine in the camera produces images with higher quality, finer gradations and lower noise, while a newly refined exposure metering system improves on Nikon’s hallmark 3D Color Matrix technology. The D2Hs Auto White Balance and auto focusing systems have been fine tuned to deliver precise, accurate results and an enhanced buffer now offers continuous shooting at 8 frames per second for up to 50 consecutive shots (JPEG, FINE).
“During the development of Nikon’s recently announced D2X professional digital SLR camera, the company created several new technologies and innovations that delivered breakthrough performance in that camera. These new innovations have been integrated into the D2Hs to offer photojournalists and sports photographers a camera at par with Nikon’s flagship D2X camera, with comparable performance, features and seamless workflow,” said Steve Heiner, general manager for Digital SLR and Professional Products at Nikon. “Photographers will appreciate the seamless design, transition and workflow between the D2X and the new D2Hs, allowing them to quickly switch between the two best-of-breed camera bodies, as dictated by the situation they need to photograph.”
In addition to Nikon’s exclusive 4.1 megapixel DX format JFET image sensor LBCAST (Lateral Buried Charge Accumulator and Sensing Transistor array), the D2Hs features the following new technologies and enhancements:
- Advanced new
image processing engine produces high quality
images
The new image processing engine adopts advances from the D2X to further improve overall image quality in the D2Hs, producing images with finer gradations, lower noise and consistent, smooth transitions.
- High-speed
continuous shooting at 8 fps for up to 50
consecutive shots
The speed achieved by the LBCAST sensor and the camera’s image processing allows the D2Hs to shoot continuously at 8 frames per second for up to 50 consecutive JPEG or 40 RAW (NEF) shots.
- 3D-Color
Matrix Metering II
Refinements to Nikon’s hallmark 3D Color Matrix exposure metering system in the D2Hs result in optimal exposure calculations from the data supplied by the 1,005-pixel RGB Exposure/Color Matrix Metering Sensor, even when shooting under challenging conditions.
- Precise
white balance
The D2Hs uses refined Auto White Balance (AWB) and Auto Tone Control (ATC) systems to deliver precise white balance settings when shooting in tricky or mixed lighting situations.
- Faster,
higher precision 11-area AF system
Refinements to the camera’s AF and lens drive algorithms further improve focus precision, subject acquisition, and subject tracking. The high precision and speed of the D2Hs' AF system also contributes to achieving high-speed continuous shooting.
- High-speed
wireless data transfer and camera control
The D2Hs is compatible with the Wireless Transmitter WT-1/1A as well as the new Wireless Transmitter WT-2/2A, which supports both IEEE 802.11g (for faster transfer speeds) as well as IEEE 802.11b networks. The WT-2/2A also strengthens wireless security options and supports a wider variety of network protocols, including the new PTP/IP protocol that realizes wireless Capture Control from a computer running Nikon Capture 4 (Ver. 4.2.1 or later).
- sYCC color
space support
Added support for sYCC color space produces JPEG files that can fully exploit the output capabilities of the latest color printers and use a gamut wider than sRGB to achieve optimum print quality.
- GPS
connectivity expands applications
The latitude, longitude, altitude and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) at which a shot is taken can be recorded from a GPS unit to the image's metadata. GPS units that comply with the NMEA 0183 (ver.2.01) interface standard can be connected using the optional GPS cable (MC-35).
- High-resolution 2.5” LCD
A new large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with a higher resolution of 232,000 pixels adds an all-digital interface for clear, flicker-free display of images and information. Displays include preview images at up to 15x magnification, an improved histogram display, and new selectable RGB histogram displays, making exposure confirmation quick, easy and accurate for each of the red, green and blue color channels. Other useful displays include the World Time function and the chronological Recent Settings list.
The D2Hs comes with PictureProject, an easy-to-use software application for managing, editing and sharing image files. The D2Hs is also compatible with Nikon’s optional Nikon Capture 4（Ver.4.2.1）software package that delivers a unique, powerful and expandable environment for full control over RAW(NEF) files. Nikon Capture 4's Remote Camera Control function can control most shooting settings and trigger the camera's shutter release remotely, either connected via the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface, or using the optional Wireless Transmitter WT-2/2A. (PTP/IP wireless camera control requires Windows XP or Mac OS X.)
As part of Nikon’s Total Imaging System, the D2Hs is compatible with Nikon’s growing family of digital-exclusive DX Nikkor lenses as well as the lineup of high-quality Nikkor AF lenses. When used with the SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlights, the D2Hs maximizes the potential of Nikon’s Creative Lighting System with high precision flash performance, including i-TTL flash control and support for Nikon’s Advanced Wireless Lighting system.
| List price | US: $3499.95 |
|---|---|
| Body material | Magnesium alloy |
| Sensor | • 23.1 x 15.5
mm JFET sensor LBCAST • DX format • RGB Color Filter Array • Built-in fixed low-pass filter • 4.26 million total pixels • 4.1 million effective pixels • 3:2 aspect ratio |
| Image sizes | • 2464 x 1632
[L] (4.0 million) • 1840 x 1224 [M] |
| File formats | • NEF (12-bit
RAW) • NEF + JPEG • JPEG (EXIF 2.2) • TIFF (RGB) |
| Quality settings | • NEF (12-bit)
- Compressed (lossless) or Uncompressed • TIFF RGB • NEF+JPEG FINE • NEF+JPEG NORMAL • NEF+JPEG BASIC • JPEG FINE • JPEG NORMAL • JPEG BASIC |
| Color space * | • sRGB
(Portraits & Natural Skin Tones) • sRGB (Landscapes and Flora) • Adobe RGB (Wide Gamut) • sYCC * |
| Lens mount | • Nikon F
mount • 1.5x field of view crop |
| 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 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-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) |
| Auto Focus | • 11 area TTL • Multi-CAM2000 • AF working range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, normal temperature) |
| Lens Servo | • Single Servo
AF [S] • Continuous Servo AF [C] • Manual focus [M] (Focus Tracking automatically activated by subject's status in [S] or [C] AF) |
| AF Area Mode | • Single Area
AF (from eleven) • Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-on • Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF • Group Dynamic AF |
| AF assist | None |
| AF Lock | • Locked using
the AE-L/AF-L button • Half-press shutter release button in AF mode [S] |
| Exposure modes | • Program Auto
[P] - flexible program possible • Shutter-Priority Auto [S] • Aperture-Priority Auto [A] • Manual [M] |
| Metering | 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) given to 6, 10 or 13mm dia. circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame • 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 |
| Metering modes * | • 3D Color
Matrix II * • Center-Weighted • Spot |
| Metering range | • 3D Color
Matrix Metering: EV 0 to 20 • Center-Weighted Metering: EV 0 to 20 • Spot Metering: EV 2 to 20 [at normal temperature (20°C/68°F), ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens] |
| Meter Coupling | CPU and AI (Automatic maximum aperture indexing) |
| AE Lock | • Locked using AE-L/AF-L button |
| AE Bracketing | • 2 to 9
frames • 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
| Exposure compen. | • +/-5.0 EV • 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps |
| Sensitivity | • ISO 200 -
1600 • 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps • ISO 1600 can be boosted by one or two stops |
| Shutter | •
Electromagnetically controlled
vertical-travel Focal-plane shutter • 30 to 1/8000 sec • Flash X-Sync: 1/250 sec • Bulb |
| White balance | • Auto
(hybrid: ambient sensor, 1005-pixel CCD,
image sensor) • Presets (five) • Manual (six steps with fine tuning) • Color temperature in Kelvin (31 steps) • White balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames, 10,20,30 MIRED steps) |
| Image parameters | • Sharpening:
Auto, Normal, Low, Medium Low, Medium High,
High, None • Tone: Auto, Normal, Less Contrast, More Contrast, Custom • Color: -3,-2,-1,0,+1,+2,+3 • Hue: +/-3, +/-6, +/-9 degrees |
| Viewfinder | • Optical-type
fixed eye-level pentaprism • Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1m-1) • Eyepiece shutter provided • Eyepoint: 19.9 mm (at -1.0m-1) • Frame coverage 100% • Viewfinder magnification approx 0.86x with 50 mm f/1.4 lens |
| Focusing screen | • B-type
BrightView Clear Matte Screen III • Interchangeable with optional E-type finder screen with grid |
| Viewfinder info | • Focus
indications • Shutter speed • Aperture • Exposure mode • Metering system • Shutter speed lock • Aperture lock • AE lock • Bracketing indicator • Electronic analogue display • Frame counter • Ready-light • ISO sensitivity • White balance • Image size / quality • Eleven sets of focus brackets (area) |
| LCD monitor * | • 2.5 " TFT
LCD • Tempered glass coating • 235,000 pixels * • Backlight / brightness adjustment |
| Flash control | • New Creative
Lighting System: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash
controlled by five-segment TTL Multi 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 • 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. • Range-priority manual available with SB-800 |
| Flash Sync Mode | •
Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync) • Red-Eye Reduction • Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync • Slow Sync • Rear-Curtain Sync |
| Flash Ready-Light | Lights up when flash fully charged with Speedlight SB-800/ 600/ 80DX/ 50DX/ 30/ 28/ 27/ 22s; blinks for full output warning |
| Flash Accessory Shoe | • ISO 518
standard-type hot shoe contact • Safety lock mechanism provided |
| Flash Sync Terminal | • ISO 519
standard terminal • Lock screw provided |
| DOF Preview | • Stop-down
lens aperture by pressing button • Activates modelling flash |
| Shooting modes * | • Single • Continuous High [CH] - 8 fps • Continuous Low [CL] -1 to 7 fps (programmable) • Buffer size 50 JPEG frames, 40 NEF (RAW) frames * • Self-Timer (programmable) • Interval timer (Timelapse) • Mirror lock-up (first press mirror up, second press release) |
| Self-timer | • 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec programmable |
| Voice recording | • Voice memo
(up to 60 sec) • Optional auto record |
| Orientation sensor | Tags images with camera orientation |
| Text input | • Up to 36
characters • Stored in EXIF / NEF header |
| Playback function * | • Full frame • Thumbnail (4 or 9 images) • One-touch zoom • Slideshow • RGB Histogram * • Highlight point |
| Connectivity | • USB 2.0
(Hi-Speed) Mini-B connector • Video out • Remote control 10-pin • PC Sync flash terminal |
| Communications * | With optional
Wireless Transmitter WT-2 (IEEE 802.11b/g): • FTP file transfer • PTP/IP file transfer / remote control * |
| GPS * | NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.01) Interface standard supported with GPS Cable MC-35 (optional) and 9-pin D-sub cable (optional) * |
| Video out | • NTSC • PAL |
| Storage | • Compact
Flash Type I or II • Microdrive supported • FAT 12/16 and FAT 32 support • 30 characters of tevxt can be input and stored in EXIF header • No CF card supplied |
| Power | • Lithium-Ion
EN-EL4 (11.1 V DC) • Included battery charger MH-21 (100 min full charge) • Optional AC adapter EH-6 |
| Battery monitoring | The LCD
monitor on the camera back displays the
following information about the EN-EL4 battery: • Remaining charge (%) • No. of shots taken since last charge • Calibration status (Recommended/Not required) • Battery life (5 stages) |
| Dimensions | 158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 in) |
| Weight (no batt) | 1070 g (2.4 lb) |
| Box contents | Li-ion Battery EN-EL4, Quick Charger MH-21, Body Cap, Camera Strap AN-D2H, Battery Chamber Cover BL-1, AV Cable EG-D2, USB Cable UC-E4, LCD Monitor Cover BM-3, PictureProject Software CD-ROM |
| Optional accessories * | Wireless Transmitter WT-2/2A/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 software, CompactFlash™ cards |