
Review Summary
2013-07-01T21:00:00
I love this Camera. It is fast, accurate and fits my needs perfectly. I shoot Swim meets and wild life. I have a D200 and a D300 and this IS my new favorite!!!
pkjmt
2009-02-05T19:00:00
A large number of settings make this so much more than the D70s I came from, but this camera really excels with image quality when the settings are correct. I am really impressed with it so far.
STEVE M.
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 operationElectronic rangefinder usable with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster
Single-lens reflex digital camera
12.4 million
CMOS sensor, 23.7 x 15.7mm; total pixels: 12.84 million
Full image: 4,288 x 2,848(L), 3,216 x 2,136(M), 2,144 x 1,424(S) High-speed CropImage: 3,216 x 2,136(L), 2,400 x 1,600(M), 1,600 x 1,064(S)
100 to 800 (ISO equivalent); HI-0.3, HI-0.5, HI-0.7, HI-1 and HI-2 available
CompactFlash (TM) (CF) Card (Type I/II) and Microdrive (TM)
NEF (12-bit uncompressed or compressed RAW), Exif 2.21, DCF 2.0 and DPOF compliant (uncompressed TIFF-RGB or compressed JPEG)
1) Single frame shooting [S] mode: advances one frame for each shutter release 2) Continuous high shooting [CH] mode: Full Image; 5 frames per second (fps)/High-speed Crop Image; 8 frames per second (fps) 3) Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: Full Image; 1 to 4 frames per second (fps) (selectable in menu)/High-speed Crop Image; 1 to 7 frames per second (fps) (selectable in menu)4) Self-timer mode: time duration can be set 5) Mirror up mode: first press: mirror up, second press: release
1) Auto (hybrid with 1,005-pixel RGB Sensor, CMOS image sensor and external Ambient Light Sensor) 2) Manual (6 steps with fine tuning) 3) Preset (5 settings) 4) Color temperature setting in Kelvin (select from 31 steps) 5) Whitebalance bracketing (2 to 9 frames adjustable in 10, 20, 30 MIRED steps)
2.5-in., approx. 230,000-dot, low temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with white LED backlighting; Backlight/brightness adjustment available, allows up to 170-degreeviewing angle
1) Full frame, 2) Thumbnail (4/9 segments), 3) Zoom, 4) Slideshow, 5) RGB Histogram indication, Shooting data and Highlight point display
1) Card format, 2) All frames delete, 3) Selected frames delete
NTSC or PAL (selectable in menu)
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-B connector) FTP file transfer and PTP/IP camera control/file transfer is available with optional WT-2/2A (IEEE 802.11b/g) Wireless transmitter; FTP file transfer compatibility with WT-1/1A (IEEE 802.11b)CF Card Slot Type II: supports firmware updates via CF cards
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
Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input is available with LCD monitor andmulti-selector; stored in Exif header
1)AF Nikkor (including AF-S, DX, VR and D-/G-type): All functions possible 2) D-type Manual-Focus Nikkor: All functions except AF 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, Center & Spot Metering
Full Image: Approx. 1.5x focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent High-speedCrop Image: Approx. 2x focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent
Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism; Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1m-1), Eyepiece shutter provided
19.9mm (at -1.0m-1)
BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; supplied Type-B or optional Type-E with grid
Approx. 100 percent (High-speed Crop mode: Approx. 97percent)
Approx. 0.86x (with 50mm f/1.4 lens set to infinity and -1.0m -1)
Automatic, instant-return type
Instant-return type, with Depth-of-field Preview Button
TTL phase detection, 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 degrees C/68 degrees F], ISO 100 equivalent)
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
Selectable from 11 focus areas (High-speed Crop: 9 cross-type focus areas)
1) Single Area AF 2) Dynamic-area AF 3) Group Dynamic AF 4) Dynamic-area AF withclosest subject priority
Focus is locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L Lock button or lightly pressing shutter release button in [S] AF
TTL full-aperture exposure metering system;1) D-/G-type Nikkor lenses support 3DColor 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 manualinput of lens data) 2) Center-Weighted Metering (75 percent 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)
1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II: EV 0 to 20, 2) Center-Weighted Metering: EV 0 to20, 3) Spot Metering: EV 2 to 20 (at normal temperature [68 degrees F/20 degreesC], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)
CPU and AI (Automatic maximum aperture Indexing)
1) [P] Programmed Auto with flexible program 2) [S] Shutter-priority Auto 3) [A]Aperture-priority Auto 4) [M] Manual
Plus or minus 5 EV increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
Number of shots: 2 to 9 frames Compensation steps: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV steps
Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/8,000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, bulb
X-contact only: flash synchronization at up to 1/250 sec.
1) 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-800/30/27/22s etc. 5) Range-priority manual available with SB-800
1) Front-curtain sync (normal sync), 2) Red-eye reduction, 3) Red-eye reduction with slow sync, 4) Slow sync, 5) Rear-curtain sync
Lights up when flash fully charged with Speedlight SB-800/600/80DX/50DX/28DX; blinks for full output warning
Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safely lock provided
ISO 519 standard terminal, lock screw provided
Stop-down lens aperture by pressing Depth-of-field Preview Button
Via 10-pin remote terminal
NMEA 0183 (ver. 2.01) Interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable (optional) and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional)
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese (selectable in menu)
EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (11.1V DC), MH-21 Quick Charger, EH-6 AC Adapter (optional)
The LCD monitor on the camera back displays the following information about the EN-EL4a battery: 1) Remaining charge (percentage); 2) Number of shots taken since last charge; 3) Calibration status (Recommended/Not required); 4) Battery life (5 stages)
1/4 in. (ISO1222)
Approx. 6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 in (157.5 x 149.5 x 85.5mm)
Approx. 2.4 lbs (1,070g)
WT-2/2A Wireless Transmitter, WA-E1 Extended Range Antenna, EH-6 AC Adapter, Type-E Focusing Screen, DG-2 Magnifier, DK-17A Anti-fog Finder Eyepiece, DK-19 Rubber Eyepiece Cup, DK-17C Eyepiece Correction Lens series, DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece, DR-5 Right-Angle Magnifying Viewing Attachment, SB-800/SB-600/R200 Speedlights, Capture NX software, Camera Control Pro Software, Image Authentication Software





Great Value
By STEVE M.
A large number of settings make this so much more than the D70s I came from, but this camera really excels with image quality when the settings are correct. I am really impressed with it so far.
I would buy it again in a second!
By pkjmt
I love this Camera. It is fast, accurate and fits my needs perfectly. I shoot Swim meets and wild life. I have a D200 and a D300 and this IS my new favorite!!!
D2xs shares many performance and design innovations with the D2x. It also offers Nikon's acclaimed DX-format CMOS image sensor capturing 12.4 million effective pixels per image, producing 4,288 x 2,848-pixel images with the high resolution and sharp detail needed for demanding professional assignments. The D2xs, however, also introduces a range of revised features that make operation significantly more responsive including refined viewfinder performance that makes for easier composition when shooting in Nikon's exclusive High-Speed Crop mode, a new 2.5 inch LCD with a 170-degree wide viewing angle calibrated at the factory to ensure consistent color fidelity, significantly increased battery life and a wide range of firmware enhancements.
Other Upgrades include
High-Speed Crop Mode (HSC) Automatic Viewfinder Mask,
Continuous Burst (buffer) in HSC (6.8 MP) mode: 38 JPEG, 29 NEF (D2x had 35 JPEG),
3 Custom Tone Curves versus 1 for D2x,
Save and Load Settings,
NEW HI-1, HI-2 (1/3 increments) ISO Range,
Focus Tracking with Lock On (Long, Normal, Short, Off)
In-Camera Trimming (Cropping)
Professional high speed performance is realized through the D2xs's ability to capture 12.4 megapixel JPEG images or RAW images at a rate of up to 5 frames per second in continuous shooting mode, while continuous shooting at a rate of up to 8 frames per second is made possible through use of the High-Speed Crop mode that captures a more specific, central area of the frame at 6.8 megapixel resolution.
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