| | D2x | D2HS | D200 | D70s | D50 |
| Product Number | 25215 | | | 25219 | | | 25235 | 25218 | 25216 | |
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| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera | Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera | Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera | Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera | Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera |
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| Lens Mount | Nikon F Bayonet (metal) | Nikon F Bayonet (metal) | Nikon F Bayonet (metal) | Nikon F Bayonet (metal) | Nikon F Bayonet (metal) |
| Interchangeable Lens | All AF-DX, AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S, and AF- | All AF-DX, AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S, and AF- | All AF-DX, AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S, and AF- | All AF-DX, AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S, and | All AF-DX, AF-D, AF-G, AF-I, AF-S, and |
| Compatibility | VR Nikkor lenses provide full AF and | VR Nikkor lenses provide full AF and | VR Nikkor lenses provide full AF and | AF-VR Nikkor lenses provide full AF and | AF-VR Nikkor lenses provide full AF and |
| | metering operation. AI-P lenses provide | metering operation. AI-P lenses provide | metering operation. AI-P lenses provide | metering operation. AI-P lenses provide | metering operation. AI-P lenses provide |
| | manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder and | manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder and | manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder and | manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder | manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder |
| | full metering operation. AI lenses provide | full metering operation. AI lenses provide | full metering operation. AI lenses provide | and full metering operation. AI lenses | and full metering operation. AI lenses |
| | manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder, | manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder, | manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder, | provide manual focus operation only. | provide manual focus operation only. |
| | Aperture Priority and Manual exposure | Aperture Priority and Manual exposure | Aperture Priority and Manual exposure | | | | | |
| | mode, C/W and Spot metering operation. | mode, C/W and Spot metering operation. | mode, C/W and Spot metering operation. | | | | | |
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| Viewfinder | Optical-type, fixed eye level pentaprism; | Optical-type, fixed eye level pentaprism; | Optical-type, fixed eye level pentaprism; | Fixed eye level penta-Dach mirror type; | Fixed eye level penta-Dach mirror type; |
| | built-in diopter adjustment (-2 to +1m); | built-in diopter adjustment (-2 to +1m); | built-in diopter adjustment (-2 to +1m); | built-in diopter adjustment (-2 to +1m); | built-in diopter adjustment (-2 to +1m); |
| | eyepiece shutter provided. | eyepiece shutter provided. | eyepiece shutter provided. | eyepiece shutter provided. | eyepiece shutter provided. |
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| Viewfinder Coverage | Virtually 100% | Virtually 100% | Approx. 95% | Approx. 95% | Approx. 95% |
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| Metering System | TTL full-aperture metering; | TTL full-aperture metering; | TTL full-aperture metering; | TTL full-aperture metering; | TTL full-aperture metering; |
| | 1) | 1005 RGB 3D Color Matrix metering II | 1) | 1005 RGB 3D Color Matrix metering II | 1) | 1005 RGB 3D Matrix metering II | 1) | 1005 RGB 3D Color Matrix metering II | 1) | 420-pixel 3D Color Matrix metering II |
| | 2) | Center-Weighted metering | 2) | Center-Weighted metering | 2) | Center-Weighted metering | 2) | Center-Weighted metering | 2) | Center-Weighted metering |
| | 3) | Spot metering | 3) | Spot metering | 3) | Spot metering | 3) | Spot metering | 3) | Spot metering |
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| Meter EV Range | 1) 3D Color Matrix II: EV 0-20 | 1) | 3D Color Matrix: EV 0-20 | 1) | 3D Color Matrix: EV 0-20 | 1) | 3D Color Matrix: EV 0-20 | 1) | 3D Color Matrix: EV 0-20 |
| (ISO 100, f/1.4) | 2) Center-Weighted: EV 0-20 | 2) | Center-Weighted: EV 0-20 | 2) | Center-Weighted: EV 0-21 | 2) | Center-Weighted: EV 0-20 | 2) | Center-Weighted: EV 0-20 |
| | 3) | Spot: EV 2-20 | 3) | Spot: EV 2-20 | 3) | Spot: EV 3-21 | 3) | Spot: EV 2-20 | 3) | Spot: EV 2-20 |
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| Shutter | Electromagnetically controlled vertical- | Electromagnetically controlled vertical- | Electromagnetically controlled vertical- | Combined mechanical and CCD electronic | Combined mechanical and CCD electronic |
| | travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; 30 to | travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; 30 to | travel focal-plane mechanical shutter; 30 to | shutter, 30 sec. to 1/8,000 sec. and bulb | shutter, 30 sec. to 1/4,000 sec. and bulb |
| | 1/8,000 sec. and bulb provided. | 1/8,000 sec. and bulb provided. | 1/8,000 sec. and bulb provided. | provided. | provided. |
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| Frame Advance | 1) Single frame shooting (S) mode; Capture | 1) Single frame shooting (S) mode; Capture | 1) | Single frame shooting (S) mode; Capture | 1) Single frame shooting (S) mode; Capture | 1) Single frame shooting (S) mode; Capture |
| | | Preview mode available | | Preview mode available | | Preview mode available | | Preview mode available | | Preview mode available |
| | 2) Continuous shooting (CL) mode: (CH) | 2) Continuous shooting (CL) mode: adjustable | 2) | Continuous low-speed shooting (C) | 2) Continuous shooting (C) mode: 3 fps | 2) Continuous shooting (C) mode: 2.5 fps |
| | | approx. 5 fps (up to 21 JPG, 16 NEF | | from approx. 1-7 fps. (CH) approx. 8 fps (up | | mode: approx. 1-4 fps. | | (up to approx. 144 frames*) | | (up to approx. 137 frames**) |
| | | images) 8 fps possible in High-Speed | | to 40 NEF, or 50 JPEG shots). | 3) | Continuous high-speed shooting (C) | | | | | |
| | | Cropped Mode (up to 35 JPEG or 29 | | | | | | mode: approx. 5 fps. | | | | | |
| | | RAW images). | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| ISO Range | ISO equivalency 100–800 (variable in 1/3-, | ISO equivalency 200–1,600 (variable in 1/3-, | ISO equivalency 100-1600, (variable in 1/3-, | ISO equivalency 200–1,600, | ISO equivalency 200–1,600, |
| (Manual Setting) | 1/2- or 1-EV steps). | 1/2- or 1-EV steps). | 1/2- or 1-EV steps). | (variable in 1/3-, 1/2- or 1-EV steps). | (variable in 1/3-, 1/2- or 1-EV steps). |
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| Built-in Flash | | | | | | | | | Manual pop-up type with button release, | Auto flash w/ auto pop-up for Vari-Program | Auto flash w/ auto pop-up for Vari-Program |
| | | | | | | | | | Guide number (ISO 100 ft) GN 36 (i-TTL ) | and manual pop-up type with P,S,A,M | and manual pop-up type with P,S,A,M |
| | | | | | | | | | | | modes, i-TTL controlled (ISO 200/ISO 100 ft.) | modes, i-TTL controlled (ISO 200/ISO 100 ft.) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | GN 49 (iTTL auto). | GN 49 (iTTL auto). |
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| Flash Sync | 1) Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync) | 1) | Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync) | 1) | Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync) | 1) | Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync) | 1) | Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync) |
| | 2) | Red-Eye Reduction | 2) | Red-Eye Reduction | 2) | Red-Eye Reduction | 2) | Red-Eye Reduction | 2) | Red-Eye Reduction |
| | 3) | Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync | 3) | Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync | 3) | Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync | 3) | Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync | 3) | Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync |
| | 4) | Slow Sync | 4) | Slow Sync | 4) | Slow Sync | 4) | Slow Sync | 4) | Slow Sync |
| | 5) | Rear-Curtain Sync | 5) | Rear-Curtain Sync | 5) | Rear-Curtain Sync | 5) | Rear-Curtain Sync | 5) | Rear-Curtain Sync |
| | 6) | X-Sync 1/250 sec. | 6) | X-Sync 1/250 sec. | 6) | X-Sync 1/250 sec. | 6) | X-Sync 1/500 sec. | 6) | Top TTL Sync: 1/500 sec. |
| | 7) | Top TTL Sync: 1/250 | 7) | Top TTL Sync: 1/250 | | | 7) | Top TTL Sync: 1/250 | 7) | X-Sync: 1/500 sec. |
| | | (also w/ Auto FP Sync to 1/4,000 sec.) | | (also w/ Auto FP Sync to 1/4,000 sec.) | | | | (also w/ Auto FP Sync to 1/4,000 sec.) | | | |
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| Speedlight Control | 1,005-Segment TTL Sensor, i-TTL Balanced | 1,005-Segment TTL Sensor, i-TTL Balanced | 1,005-pixel RGB Sensor TTL Flash Control; | 1,005-Segment TTL Sensor. i-TTL with SB- | 420-Segment TTL Sensor. i-TTL with SB-800, |
| | Fill-Flash. Multiple wireless i-TTL Auto FP | Fill-Flash. Multiple wireless i-TTL Auto FP | Built-in Speedlight i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash or | 800, SB-600, and D/G-type AF Nikkor lens. | SB-600, and D/G-type AF Nikkor lens. Multi- |
| | High-Speed Sync to 1/8,000 sec. with | High-Speed Sync to 1/8,000 sec. with | Standard i-TTL Flash (Spot Metering or Mode Dial | Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, AA mode, | Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, AA mode, Non- |
| | SB-800. AA mode, Non-TTL Auto Flash, | SB-800. AA mode, Non-TTL Auto Flash, | Set to [M]). SB-800 or 600: i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash | Non-TTL Auto Flash, Manual. Wireless i-TTL | TTL Auto Flash, Manual. Wireless i-TTL with |
| | Manual. | Manual. | for Digital SLR and Standard i-TTL Flash for Digital | with SB-800 (Master Controller or Remote) | SB-800 (Master Controller or Remote) or SB- |
| | | | | | | | | | SLR. Auto-Apertaure: Available with SB-800 with | or SB-600 (Built-in Commander mode). | 600 (Remote only). |
| | | | | | | | | | CPU Lens. Non-TTL Auto; Available with Speedlights | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Range-priority Manual; Available with SB-800. | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Built-in Commander Mode: Groups A/B plus camera | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Group, 4 Channels. | | | | | |
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| Resolution for | 12.4 effective megapixels | 4.1 effective megapixels | 10.2 effective megapixels | 6.1 effective megapixels | 6.1 effective megapixels |
| Digital SLR | 4,396 x 2,920 pixels. | 2,464 x 1,632 pixels. | 3,872 x 2,592 pixels. | 3,008 x 2,000 pixels. | 3,008 x 2,000 pixels. |
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| SLR Cameras | Intelligent Li-ion battery EN-EL4 (11.1V DC), | Intelligent Li-ion battery EN-EL4 (11.1V DC), | Li-ion battery EN-EL3e (7.4V DC), MB-D200 Battery | Li-ion battery EN-EL3a (7.4V DC), Three CR- | Li-ion battery EN-EL3 (7.4V DC), Three CR-2 |
| Power Source | 2000mAh, battery check for status, condition, | 2000mAh, battery check for status, condition, | Pack (Optional) with 1 or 2 Rechargeable Nikon EN- | 2 lithium batteries (with optional MS-D70 | lithium batteries (with supplied MS-D70 CR- |
| | remaining charge, count up/down. Quick | remaining charge, count up/down. Quick | EL3e Li-ion Batteries or 6 AA Alkaline (LR6), NiMH | CR-2 Battery Holder) Quick Charger MH- | 2 Battery Holder) Quick Charger MH-18a |
| | Charger MH-21, with special calibration | Charger MH-21, with special calibration | (HR6), Lithium (FR6) Batteries Quick Charger MH-18a | 18a (12V DC), AC Adapter EH-5 (100-240V | (12V DC), AC Adapter EH-5 (100-240V AC) |
| | feature. Optional AC power supply EH-6. | feature. Optional AC power supply EH-6. | (12V DC), AC Adapter EH-5 (100-240V AC) and | AC) and optional li-ion Battery Pack EN- | and optional li-ion Battery Pack EN-EL3 or |
| | | | | | | | | | Optional Li-ion Battery Pack EN-EL3a or 2R6 Nickel- | EL3a or Multi-Charger MH-19. | Multi-Charger MH-19. |
| | | | | | | | | | Manganese AA Batteries, AC Adapter EH-6 (Optional). | | | | | |
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| Dimensions | Approx. 6.2 x 5.8 x 3.3 in. | Approx. 6.2 x 5.8 x 3.3 in. | Approx. 5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in. | Approx. 5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 in. | Approx. 5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0 in. |
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| Weight (Approx.) | Approx. 37 oz. (without battery) | Approx. 37 oz. (without battery) | Approx. 29 oz. (without battery) | Approx. 21 oz. (without battery) | Approx. 19 oz. (without battery). |
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| MSRP | $5499.00 | | $3849.00 | | $1849.00 | $979.00 Body | $819.00 Body |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $1299.00 Outfit (w/ AF-S DX 18-70) | $979.00 Outfit (w/ AF-S DX 18-55) |
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DSLR -COMPARISON-31-11/05 | | All prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. | | | | November 2005 |