| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon |
| Model | D2Xs |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D2X |
| Successor Model | Nikon D3X |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | DX |
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.84 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.4 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 800 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 4288 x 2848 |
| Other Resolutions | 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, TIFF, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| White Balance | Auto, Manual (6 steps with fine tuning), Preset (5 settings), Color temperature setting in Kelvin (select from 31 steps), White balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames adjustable in 10, 20, 30 MIRED steps) |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Lens Servo | Single Area AF, Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-on, Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, Group Dynamic AF, Focus Lock, Selectable from 11 focus areas (High Speed Cropped: 9 focus areas) |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Focusing Screen | B-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Reflex Mirror | Instant-return type |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 2.5" |
| Screen Resolution | 235k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.86x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.57x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 |
| Depth-of-field preview | Stop-down lens aperture by pressing Depth-of-field Preview Button |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 8.0 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Red-Eye Slow |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash Connection | Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safely lock ISO 519 standard Terminal with lock screw provided |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Modes | [P] Programmed Auto with flexible program, [S] Shutter-priority Auto, [] Aperture-priority Auto, [M] Manual, Auto Exposure Lock |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV steps, 2 to 9 frames |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 489 |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.2 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.9 |
| DxO Overall Score | 59 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | No |
| Interval Recording | Possible with Timer Remote |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | |
| Built-in Microphone | |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 to 20 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
| Optional Accessories | 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 |
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