Nikon D2Xs

Professional high-speed digital SLR performance

Nikon D2Xs
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 15
Performance 17
Durability 19
Price 10
Usability 18
Brand Nikon
Model 25256

Award-Winning Photos Shot with the Nikon D2Xs

1 award photos from the Light & Composition Awards

Key Features

SENSOR 12.4 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR Nikon image processing engine for high-speed performance
AUTOFOCUS Multi-CAM 2000 AF sensor module with 11 AF points
PHASE DETECTION Dedicated TTL phase detection with 9 cross-type sensors
VIDEO No video recording capability
STABILIZATION None (relies on VR lenses)
BURST RATE 5 fps at full resolution, 8 fps in high-speed crop mode
VIEWFINDER Optical viewfinder with approx 100% frame coverage
DISPLAY 2.5-inch TFT LCD, 230,000 dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, Video Out, 10-pin remote terminal
MEMORY CARD Single CompactFlash (Type I/II) slot
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy body with extensive weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx 2200 shots per charge with EN-EL4a

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Nikon D2Xs

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Uses Mode button + command dial
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dial
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ 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 D2Xs

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Nikon D2Xs 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 D2Xs

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Technical Specification

Sensor DX-format CMOS
Resolution 12.4 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-800 (expandable to 3200)
Autofocus 11-point AF system
Shutter Speed 30s to 1/8000s
Burst Rate 5 fps / 8 fps (crop)
Video None
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Pentaprism, 100% coverage
LCD 2.5-inch fixed
Memory Card CompactFlash Type I/II
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 2200 shots
Weight 1070g (body only)
Dimensions 157.5 x 149.5 x 85.5 mm