Nikon D2X Digital SLR

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Press Release, Sept 16th, 2004 - Nikon, the world leader in photography, today announced the next level in professional digital SLR with the introduction of the Nikon D2x featuring the high-speed performance and precision of the Nikon DX-format image sensor, delivering a higher pixel count that improves image quality by incorporating a new CMOS image sensor.

Improved image quality of the D2x is made possible by a higher pixel count by incorporating a new CMOS (complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor with an effective pixel count of 12.4 megapixels. This improvement allows the D2x to capture 12.4 magapixel JPEG images or RAW images at a rate of 5 frames per second.

Nikon's digital SLR series began in 1999 with the launch of the D1 Digital SLR camera, followed by the professional model D1X with increased pixel-count, and the D1H offering high-speed shooting. In 2003, the D2H was introduced featuring innovative functions and operations, and a new light-weight, easy-to-handle body. The new Nikon D2X features the performance and design innovations of the D2H, but with a new Nikon DX-format image sensor that delivers a higher pixel-count.

Professional photographers will appreciate the continuous shooting mode of the new D2X that has been increased by adding a 4-channel output method to improve the speed of transferring image data from the image sensor to a memory card. This improvement allows the D2X to capture 12.4 megapixel JPEG images or RAW images at a rate of 5 frames per second in continuous shooting mode. Continuous shooting at a rate of up to 8 fps is possible using the High Speed Crop function that crops the center of an image to a 6.8 megapixel resolution.

All image-processing functions have been either refined or are new, such as the new dual-area image sensor. Both analog and digital processing for optimum colour distribution improve tone characteristics, and the enhanced accuracy of digital processing in the ASIC provides smoother shading in gradual color changes - important for shooting subjects with very subtle tone changes within a colour range.

With the new D2X, a wider range of colors can be reproduced for printing JPEG data with the D2X's support for the sYCC color profile found in many of the latest printers. And professional photographers will appreciate the ability to select Adobe RGB in any of the three color modes. With its broader range of colors, the Adobe RGB profile is ideal for every stage of the professional photographer's workflow and compliments the Nikon Electronic Format file.

Advanced image-processing technologies and the 3D-Colour Matrix Metering II with new and improved algorithms makes it possible to capture beautiful 12.4-megapixel images, and fulfill professional photographers needs for larger files rich in detail, colour and smooth tone range.

Manageability and convenience of the new D2X are featured with functions such as the RGB channel-specific histogram display, the World Time function, and the ability to create multiple exposures composed of 2-10 images. These features are instant, as are superb high-speed shooting performance, rapid start-up, a release time lag of just 37ms, and the 11-area autofocus system. All permit the professional to concentrate on shooting without being distracted by time-consuming processes necessary for obtaining the most suitable settings for the best possible results.

As part of Nikon's Total Imaging System, the D2X is compatible with Nikon's digital-exclusive DX Nikkor lenses as well as Nikon's 35mm/digital compatible AF Nikkor System. When used with the SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlights, the D2X also 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.

Nikon's Wireless Transmitter WT-1 makes it possible to transmit images directly from the camera over a wireless LAN. And the new IEEE802.11b/g compatible Wireless Transmitter WT-2 provides faster image transmission with improved security and compatibility with the latest protocols, and has newly added capability for wireless LAN remote control of the D2X when used with Nikon's Capture 4 version 4.2 (optional) software.

Nikon has also developed the new MC-35 cable to enable connection of the camera to a GPS device. This permits the capturing of data such as latitude, longitude and altitude at the time of capturing the shot data.

Bundled with the new Nikon D2X is Nikon's easy-to-use software application PictureProject, an intuitive software application providing image transfer, organization, or simple image editing (NEF plug-in included), and print layout functions.

The D2X is also compatible with Nikon's own photo-finishing application Nikon Capture 4 version 4.2 (optional), a must for professional photographers. Nikon Capture 4 v4.2 offers improvements in image processing speed and functions, and new technologies make Nikon Capture 4 even easier to use. And Nikon Capture - Camera Control can now be used to control the camera over a USB connection, or a wireless LAN (requires Wireless Transmitter WT-2/2A).

The technology of Nikon's new D2X is complimented by the ergonomic styling of the camera's body adopted from one created by famed industrial designer Giorgetto GIUGIARO exclusively for a new generation of Nikon cameras.

Sales release schedule:
Nikon Corporation will launch the D2X from January 2005 worldwide.

Nikon D2X First Look, White Balance and Exposure,
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