Nikon D1H

The professional high-speed digital SLR classic

Nikon D1H
73/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 12
Performance 18
Durability 19
Price 10
Usability 14
Brand Nikon
Model D1H

Key Features

SENSOR 2.74 megapixel APS-C sized CCD sensor
PROCESSOR Nikon proprietary LSI for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS 5-area Multi-CAM1300 AF sensor module
PHASE DETECTION TTL phase detection with focus tracking
VIDEO No video recording capability
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE 5 frames per second up to 40 frames
VIEWFINDER Fixed eye-level pentaprism, approx 96% coverage
DISPLAY 2.0-inch TFT LCD, 130,000 dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY NTSC/PAL video out, IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
MEMORY CARD Single CompactFlash Type I/II slot
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy chassis with extensive weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx 400 shots per charge with EN-4 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Nikon D1H

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Uses button/dial combination
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Lens ring or command dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present Command dial control
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present Dedicated dial

How-to Use Nikon D1H

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Nikon D1H Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Nikon D1H

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Technical Specification

Sensor 2.74 MP CCD
Resolution 2012 x 1324
ISO Range 200-1600
Autofocus 5-area TTL
Shutter Speed 1/16000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 5 fps
Video None
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Pentaprism
LCD 2.0-inch fixed
Memory Card CompactFlash Type I/II
Connectivity FireWire, Video Out
Battery Life 400 shots
Weight 1100g
Dimensions 157 x 153 x 85 mm