Type of Camera |
Lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera |
Effective Pixels |
4.1 million |
Recording Pixels |
[L] 2,464 x 1,632-pixel / [M] 1,840 x 1,224-pixel |
Sensitivity |
ISO equivalency 200 to 1,600 (variable in 1/2, 1/3, or 1EV steps); Sensitivity can be extended by 1 or 2 steps beyond ISO 1,600 |
Storage Media |
CompactFlash(TM)(CF) Card (Type I / II) and Microdrive(TM) |
Shooting Modes |
Single frame shooting [S] mode: advances one frame for each shutter release. Continuous high shooting [CH] mode: 8 frames per second (fps) [up to 40 (JPEG) / 25 (RAW:NEF) consecutive shots]. Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: 1 to 7 fps (selectable from menus). Self-timer mode: time duration can be set. Mirror up mode: first press: mirror up, second press: release. Playback mode: Menu mode. PC mode: data transfer via personal computer. Interval timer (Intervalometer) mode provided. |
White Balance |
Auto (hybrid with 1,005-pixel CCD, LBCAST image sensor and external Ambience Light Sensor. Manual (6 steps with fine tuning). Preset (5 settings). Color temperature setting in Kelvin (select from 31steps). White Balance Bracketing (2 to 9 frames adjustable in 10,20,30 MIRED steps). |
LCD Monitor |
2.5-in., 211,200-dot, low temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with white LED backlighting; backlight/brightness adjustment available. |
Playback Function |
1) Full frame, 2) Thumbnail (4/9 segments), 3) One-touch zoom, ) Slideshow, 5) Histogram indication, and Highlight point display. |
Delete Function |
1) Card format, 2) All frames delete, 3) Selected frames delete. |
Video Output |
NTSC or PAL (switchable). |
Interface |
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-B connector); FTP file transfer available with optional Wireless Transmitter WT-1A. |
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 30 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 D-type Manual-Focus Nikkor: All functions except autofocus and some exposure modes available AF Nikkor other than D-/G-type: All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash possible AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering, 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and AF possible 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 |
B-type BrightView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with optional E-type 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 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature). |
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 (TM), 3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, 4) Group Dynamic AF |
Focus Lock |
Focus is 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: |
D-/G-type Nikkor lenses support 3D Color Matrix Metering 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). Center-Weighted Metering (75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on the 8mm dia. circle). 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: EV 0 to 20, 2) Center-Weighted Metering: EV 0 to 20, 3) Spot Metering: EV 2 to 20. [At normal temperature, 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 sec. and bulb. |
Sync Contact |
X-contact only: flash synchronization up to 1/250 sec. |
Flash Control |
New Creative Lighting System: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash controlled by five-segment TTL Multi Sensor with Nikon Speedlight SB-800: Advanced Wireless Lighting, FV (Flash Value) -lock, Flash Color Information Communication for Auto White Balance, Auto FP High-Speed Flash Sync, Modeling Flash. 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. AA (Auto Aperture)-type Flash available when used with SB-800/80DX and lens with built-in CPU. Non-TTL Auto Flash (A-type Flash) with a Speedlight such as SB-30/27/22s etc. |
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-800/80DX/50DX/30/28/27/22s; 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. |
Power Requirements |
Exclusive Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4 (11.1V DC), Battery Charger MH-21, Exclusive AC Adapter EH-6. |
Tripod Socket |
1/4 in. (ISO1222). |
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). |
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 (2.4lbs). |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Nikon D2H
