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been completely revised and optimized to support maximum 
performance for speed and accuracy. One good example is the 
mirror balance mechanism, which completes its motion and 
reaches a full stop virtually without mirror bounce to enable 
more stable mirror movement and maximum speed for smoother 
AF detection. This lengthens viewing time to provide faster and 
more accurate Focus Tracking and support 8 fps continuous 
shooting.  It’s an all-new system to support the D2

H

’s speed with 

accuracy.

Reliable Shutter Unit

The D2

H

 is equipped with a further refined version of the 

durable and precise double-bladed shutter mechanism used on 
Nikon's F5 Pro SLR. To enhance system reliability, the shutter 
unit is tested to over 150,000 cycles. Shutter speeds from 
1/8,000 to 30 seconds are available, or you can opt to use Bulb 
exposure.

8 frames per second with buffer for up to 40 

consecutive shots

High-speed image processing, high performance hardware 
components and huge buffer capacity lets you shoot at 8 frames 
per second (fps) for up to 40 consecutive JPEG or 25 RAW (NEF) 
full-resolution images of 2,464 x 1,632 pixels in size. That's the 
fastest total number of continuous shots available on a Digital 
SLR (as of Sept. 1, 2003).

High-speed 2-channel data acquisition a feature 

of the new JFET image sensor LBCAST

Nikon  developed  the  exclusive  new  JFET  image  sensor 
LBCAST  to  fully  meet  the  needs  of  the  professional 
photojournalists and action/sports assignments. Not only is it 
optimized to deliver a higher level of Total Image Quality, but 
also designed for maximum speed and high performance. The 
new LBCAST sensor reads 2 channels of data simultaneously 
from each pixel while also handling brightness data in the 
same process to achieve maximum image reproduction speed.

Instant response

The LBCAST image sensor's innovative design delivers yet 
another boost to speed by eliminating the need to perform fixed 
pattern noise correction or other power-up diagnostics that 
slow the start-up of other cameras. The D2

H

 is ready to shoot 

the instant it is turned on. Combine this and other optimized 
systems with the extremely short shutter release time lag of 
just 37 milliseconds, speed that is comparable to the legendary 
Nikon F5 professional film SLR, and you have a new camera 
that is fast enough to realize the feel of a true professional 
digital SLR.

Improved Mechanical Sequence Speed

In addition to the advancements made in

 

the D2

H

’s superb 

electronic  components,  its  mechanical  operations  have 

Data from the image sensor is split into 

2 channels to realize faster read and 

write performance. Because the second 

data path reads adjacent pixel data, 

the process does not generate any 

separation lines.

High-speed reads and writes realized by 

2-channel data acquisition

AF light path

Mirror balancer

Capturing the spontaneity of the moment requires that your camera functions quickly and efficiently

when you need it, and that it be ready to shoot again without delay.

The D2

H

 is a thoroughbred with speed and performance that will enable

any pro to produce photographic images as never before.

Welcome the speed, response and stability that will 

let you shoot fast, shoot reliably and make every second count

HIGHER SPEED

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Image quality mode: Raw    Lens: AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED    Exposure mode: Manual    Shutter speed: 1/500 sec.    Aperture: f/5.6    White balance: Preset

Sensitivity: ISO-equivalent 200

Image quality mode: Raw    Lens: AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED    Exposure mode: Manual    Shutter speed: 1/1,000 sec.    Aperture: f/5    White balance: Preset      Sensitivity: ISO-equivalent 200

Summary of Contents for D2H

Page 1: ...cal length DX Nikkor optics provide the widest available angle of view Nikon Digital SLR Camera D2H Specifications Exposure Metering System Exposure Metering Range Exposure Meter Coupling Exposure Mode Exposure Compensation Auto Exposure Lock Auto Exposure Bracketing Shutter Sync Contact Flash Control Flash Sync Mode Ready light Accessory Shoe Sync Terminal Self timer Depth of field Preview Button...

Page 2: ...n quality performance and efficiency while also inheriting the advantages of the established Nikon DX Format New image processing and auto white balance systems support the LBCAST sensor in realizing highly accurate color reproduction and total image quality An all new 11 area AF system ensures sharp quick focus A compact yet rugged magnesium shell new lithium ion battery system and optional wirel...

Page 3: ... from each pixel while also handling brightness data in the same process to achieve maximum image reproduction speed Instant response The LBCAST image sensor s innovative design delivers yet another boost to speed by eliminating the need to perform fixed pattern noise correction or other power up diagnostics that slow the start up of other cameras The D2H is ready to shoot the instant it is turned...

Page 4: ...ccurate focusing by shifting instantly and automatically from your selected focus area to the one into which the subject has moved Focus Tracking automatically follows a moving subject and Lock On continues to track your main subject even if something momentarily blocks it in the viewfinder or it moves off an AF sensor Nikon s unique overlap servo method drives the focus movement of the AF system ...

Page 5: ...s these features while increasing speed It combines JFET Junction Field Effect Transistor technology and LBCAST Lateral Buried Charge Accumulator and Sensing Transistor array architecture with a host of innovations to render color detail and sharpness as never before Compare an image from this new sensor and you soon realize that speed precision accuracy color and detail are the hallmarks of the L...

Page 6: ... addition to the raw image data captured by the LBCAST image sensor and thumbnail images of the raw data one basic component within the NEF file is an Instruction Set that retains the camera settings from the moment the shot was taken Variations of Instruction Sets can be created in Nikon Capture and used to create several versions of the same image Instruction Sets can be saved and applied to oth...

Page 7: ...Image quality mode Raw Lens AF S VR Zoom Nikkor 70 200mm f 2 8G IF ED Exposure mode Manual Shutter speed 1 500 sec Aperture f 9 White balance Preset Sensitivity ISO equivalent 200 ...

Page 8: ... Screen III Voice Memo This new feature allows the photographer to record voice memos as WAV files of up to 60 sec after each shot auto manual or when in playback mode These memos can be listened to via the built in speaker when in playback mode or during slideshows Built in Interval Timer The D2H is fitted with a new built in intervalometer that makes time lapse photography easier and more portab...

Page 9: ... and other cards in the EC CF series as well as MicroDrive media The D2H features faster read and write speeds to CompactFlash cards Wireless Transmitter WT 1 1A optional The new light weight Wireless Transmitter attaches to the camera bottom and connects to the D2H s USB 2 0 port to interface directly with any IEEE 802 11b compatible access point and realize wireless transfer of image and sound d...

Page 10: ...de and confirmed on the Master Controller s large dot matrix LCD with easy to see graphics A choice of four frequency channels prevents interference with other photographers or one SB 800 from triggering others One important feature of the new system is that the flash compensation can be adjusted on the fly for each group including the Master Controller Additionally this wireless system can be set...

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Page 12: ...t work properly if the connection to a computer is via a USB hub Note 2 Installation and usage require user authorization Note 3 It can be installed onto machines with Windows 98 However only the core features features excluding printing slide show e mail and web registration are guaranteed to work OS CPU RAM HDD Display Others Windows Pre installed versions of Windows XP Home Professional Windows...

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