Higher Speed, Instant response, Reliable Shutter Unit

HIGHER SPEED

Welcome the speed, response and stability that will

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

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 D2H is a thoroughbred with speed and performance that will enable any pro to produce photographic images as never before.

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).

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 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.

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.

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

High-speed reads and writes realized by 2-channel data acquisition

been completely revised and optimized to support maximum performance for speed and accuracy. One good example is the

Reliable Shutter Unit

The D2H is equipped with a further refined version of the

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.

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Mirror balancer

AF light path

Improved Mechanical Sequence Speed

In addition to the advancements made in the D2H’s superb electronic components, its mechanical operations have

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 D2H’s speed with accuracy.

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.

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