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Nikon D2Hs Specifications and Press Release

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D2H and D2X, Major Features,
AF System and Image Processing
Controls and new WiFi Support , Specifications and Press Release

Specifications	Nikon D2Hs Digital SLR
Type of Camera	Lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera
Effective Pixels	4.1 million
Image Sensor	JFET image sensor LBCAST, 23.3 x 15.5mm size, 4.26 million total pixels
Recording Pixels	[L] 2,464 x 1,632-pixel / [M] 1,840 x 1,224-pixel
Sensitivity	ISO equivalency 200 to 1,600 (Hi-1 and Hi-2 available)
Storage System	NEF (12-bit RAW uncompressed or lossless RAW), Exif 2.21, DCF 2.0 and DPOF compliant (uncompressed TIFF-RGB or compressed JPEG)
Storage Media	CompactFlash; (CF) Card (Type I / II) and Microdrive™
Shooting Modes	1) Single frame [S] mode: advances one frame for each shutter release 2) Continuous high shooting [CH] mode: 8 frames per second (fps) [up to 50 (JPEG) / 40 (RAW:NEF) consecutive shots] 3) Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: 1 to 7 fps (selectable from menus) 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 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)
LCD Monitor	2.5-in., 232,000-dot, low temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with white LED backlighting; digital interface; backlight/brightness adjustment available
Playback Function	1) Full frame, 2) Thumbnail (4/9 segments), 3) One-touch zoom (up to 15x), 4) Slideshow, 5) RGB histogram display and Highlight point display
Delete Function	1) Card format, 2) All frames delete, 3) Selected frames delete
Video Output	NTSC or PAL (switchable in menu)
Interface	USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-B connector) FTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional WT-2/2A (IEEE 802.11b/g) Wireless Transmitter; FTP file transfer compatibility with optional WT-1/1A (IEEE 802.11b) Wireless Transmitter 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	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 operation. Electronic rangefinder usable with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster
Picture Angle	Approx. 1.5x 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	BrightView Clear Matte Screen III ; Type-B equipped Interchangeable with optional Type-E finder screen with grid
Viewfinder Frame Coverage	Approx. 100%
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-CAM2000 autofocus module; Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (Right edge/Left edge AF range: EV o to +19) [at normal temperature (20ºC/68ºF), 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
AF Area Mode	1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-on™, 3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, 4) Group Dynamic AF
Focus Lock	Focus locked by pressing AE/AF 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 CCD 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
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 (20°C / 68°F), ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens]
Exposure Meter Coupling	CPU and AI (Automatic maximum aperture indexing)
Exposure Mode	1) [P] Programmed Auto (Flexible program possible) 2) [S] Shutter-Priority Auto 3) [A] Aperture-Priority Auto 4) [M] Manual
Exposure Compensation	Exposure compensated in ±5.0 EV range in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
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 1EV steps
Shutter	Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter, 30 to 1/8,000 second and bulb
Sync Contact	X-contact only: flash synchronization up to 1/250 second
Flash Control	1) New 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-30/27/22s etc. 5) Range-priority manual available with SB-800
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
Ready-light	Lights up when flash fully charged with Speedlight SB-800/600/80DX/50DX/30/27/22s; blinks for full output warning
Accessory Shoe	ISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided
Sync Terminal	ISO 519 standard terminal, lock screw provided
Self-timer	Electronically controlled; Timer duration: 2, 5, 10, and 20 seconds
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 GPS Cable MC-35 (optional) and 9-pin D-sub cable (optional).
Supported Languages	English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese (selectable in menu)
Power Requirements	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4 (11.1V DC), Quick Charger MH-21, AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)
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)
Tripod Socket	1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 157.5 x 149.5 x 85.5mm (6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 in.)
Weight (without battery)	Approx. 1,070g (2.4 lbs)
Supplied Accessories*	Li-ion Battery EN-EL4, Quick Charger MH-21, Body Cap, Camera Strap AN-D2Hs, Battery Chamber Cover BL-1, Audio Video 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

Nikon D2Hs Press Release

Press Release, February 16th, 2005. TOKYO - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of a professional digital SLR camera that delivers high speed, high precision, and improved handling for action photography: the Nikon D2Hs.

Since the launch of the D1 series and successful introduction of the Nikon DX Format in 1999, Nikon has been conducting extensive research into the needs of photographers in every field and discipline. This research, coupled with painstaking analysis of feedback from Nikon users worldwide, has led to a string of technological and design innovations for the Nikon DX Format aimed at enhancing system performance for the serious photographer.

Capable of shooting at 8 fps for a continuous burst of up to 50 images at 4.1 effective megapixels, the Nikon D2Hs inherits the best of its predecessors while also benefiting from new technologies and feedback from advances made in developing the recently announced Nikon D2X digital SLR for professionals. This impressive array of exclusive features deliver the speed, response, resolution and handling to establish the Nikon D2Hs as the professional's choice in photojournalism and sports photography.

The enhanced accuracy of digital processing in the ASIC provides smoother shading in gradual color changes, important for subjects, like a blue sky with very subtle tone changes within the blue range.

The Nikon D2Hs supports the sYCC color profile found in many of the latest printers. This means that the wider range of colors can be reproduced for printing JPEG data than the conventional sRGB color profile.

The Nikon D2Hs also adopts a combination of image-processing technologies and 3D-Color Matrix Metering II improved with new algorithms initially developed for the D2X, making it possible to capture beautiful images that will fulfill photographers' needs for action photos with rich detail, color and smooth tone range.

Class-leading performance features inherited from its predecessor, the Nikon D2H include instant start-up, an almost imperceptible shutter time lag of just 37ms, and an improved implementation of the 11-area autofocus system, all of which enable the user to concentrate on shooting without being distracted by the time-consuming process of obtaining the most suitable settings for the best possible result.

Improvements to the large 2.5-inch LCD monitor include higher resolution of 232,000 pixels and clear, flicker-free display of images and information. The Histogram display is improved, while new selectable RGB Histogram displays make color channel-specific exposure confirmation quick, easy and accurate. Other handy displays have also been added, including the World Time function and the chronological Recent Settings list.

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 Nikon 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.

The D2Hs is compatible with the new IEEE802.11b/g Wireless Transmitter WT-2/2A, providing faster image transmission with improved security and compatibility with the latest protocols, as well as offering capability for wireless remote control of the D2Hs from a computer with Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2.1 (optional) software installed. Of course, support is also maintained for the Wireless Transmitter WT-1/1A developed for the D2H.

Another feature adopted from D2X development is support for GPS devices, which can connected using the optional new MC-35 cable to include in the shooting data information such as latitude, longitude and altitude at the time of capture.

Bundled with the Nikon D2Hs is PictureProject, an easy-to-use software application for managing, editing and sharing image files. The D2Hs is also compatible with Nikon's own photo-finishing application Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2.1 (optional), a convenient tool for professional photographers. Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2.1 has been enhanced with faster processing, improvements to image processing functions, as well as several new functions.

The design of the camera's ergonomic styling is adopted from one created by famed industrial designer Giorgetto GIUGIARO* exclusively for a new generation of Nikon camera.

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D2H and D2X, Major Features,
AF System and Image Processing
Controls and new WiFi Support , Specifications and Press Release