Nikon D2H dimensions Greater Reliability and Handling Ease

Principal points where sealing protects against drops of water and dust

Reliability, Ruggedness, and Fast Handling are the Hallmarks

of the new Nikon Digital-SLR design identity

Consistent with this camera’s design objectives is its ability to deliver effective,

stable and reliable operation employing the latest technologies to ensure high-speed performance.

The D2H design enables fast and effective handling under demanding circumstances.

GREATER RELIABILITY AND HANDLING EASE

Easy-to-view Displays

A massive 2.5-inch 211,200-pixel high-resolution LCD monitor is strategically positioned in the center of the body's back. Featuring a resilient tempered anti-scratch glass surface along with a Nikon BM-3 clear acrylic cover, the size and quality of the LCD monitor combined with larger type fonts and built-in features such as One-Touch Zoom that makes it easy to preview images at up to 4x magnification prove an effective tool for evaluating photos for sharpness, expression and exposure. Clearer viewing also improves accessing color-coded menus as well as the data display and histogram that will guide you towards the best exposure.

The new organization and menu display for the Custom Settings groups them according to basic features to make it easier and faster to find a setting, change it, and begin shooting. Because the camera’s memory bank can store up to four complete selections of Custom Settings, you can instantly and easily convert your camera to the optimized selection of Custom Settings for the assignment. Shooting menu settings are also

LCD monitor &

Rear control panel

Top control panel

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stored in four independent banks for fast and easy switching between custom sets of shooting menu settings.

The top and rear control panels are also designed to convey maximum information in a manner that makes it quick to confirm at a glance. The sharp image of the larger new display is a real treat to look at.

Custom Setting Menus

Custom Settings Default setting Option

CBank select R Menu reset a Autofocus

a1	AF-C mode priority	Release button			Focus
a2	AF-S mode priority	Focus		Release button
a3	Group dynamic AF	Pattern 1		Pattern 2
a4	AF activation	Shutter/AF-ON			AF-ON only
a5	Focus area illum
	Manual Focus Mode	On	Off
	Continuous Mode	On	Off
	When Selected	0.2s		1 s
a6	Fofus area	No wrap		Wrap
a7	Vertical AF ON	AF-ON+Focus area			AF-ON	AE/AF-L+Focus area	AE/AF-L

bMetering/Exposure

b1	ISO auto	Off	On
b2	ISO step value	1/3 step	1/2 step		1 step
b3	EV step	1/3 step	1/2 step		1 step
b4	Exposure comp. EV	1/3 step	1/2 step		1 step
b5	Exposure comp. EV	[+/-]&CMD Dial		CMD Dial only
b6	Center weight	8mm	6ｍｍ		10ｍｍ	13ｍｍ

cTimers/AE&AF lock

c1	AE lock	AE-L/AF-L button			+Release button
c2	AE-L/AF-L	AE-L/AF-L		AE lock only		AE lock hold/reset
c3	Auto meter-off	6 s	4 s	8 s	16 s	No limit
c4	Self-timer	10 s	2 s	5 s	20 s
c5	Monitor off	20 s	10 s	1 minute		5 minutes	10 minutes

dShooting/Display

d1	Shooting speed	3 fps	7 fps	6 fps	5 fps	4 fps	2 fps	1 fps
d2	Maximum shots	40 fps(ＴＩＦＦ-RGB:1-35 fps, NEF(RAW):1-25 fps,
		NEF+JPEG:1-?? fps)
d3	Exp. delay mode	Off	On
d4	Long exp. NR	Off	On
d5	File No. Seq.	Off	On	Reset
d6	Cntrl panel/finder
	Rear Control Panel	ISO	Exposure count
	Viewfinder Display	Frame count		Exposures remaining
d7	Illumination	Lamp on switch		Any button

eBracketing/Flash

e1	Flash sync speed	1/250	1/250 (FP auto)				1/200	1/160	1/125	1/100	1/80
		1/60
e2	Flash shutter spd	1/60	1/30	1/15		1/8	1/4	1/2
e3	AA flash mode	On	Off
e4	Modeling flash	On	Off
e5	Auto BKT set	AE & Flash		AE only		Flash only		WB bracketing
e6	Manual mode braketing	+speed	+speed & aperture				+aperture		Flash only
e7	Auto BKT order	MTR>Under>Over			Under>MTR>Over
e8	Auto BKT selection	Manual value select			Preset value select

fControls

f1	Center button
	Shooting Mode	Center Af area			Illuminate AF area		Not used
	Playback Mode	Thumbnail on/off			Histogram on/off		Zoom on/off
f2	Multi selector	Do nothing		Reset mtr-off delay			Initiate autofocus
f3	Photolnfo/Playback	Info@@/PB▲▼			Info▲▼/PB@@
f4	FUNC. button	FV lock		FV lock/Lens data		1 stp spd/aperture		Same as AE-L/AF-L
		Flash off		Bracketing burst		Matrix metering		Center-weighted
		spot metering
f5	Command dials
	Rotate Direction	Normal		Reverse
	Change Main/Sub	Off	On
	Aperture Setting	Sub-command dial			Aperture ring
	Menus and Playback	Off	On
f6	Buttons and dials	Default		Hold
f7	No CF card?	On	Off

Viewfinder

The eye-level viewfinder developed for the D2H features frame coverage of virtually 100%, an eyepoint of 19.9mm, built-in diopter adjustment from -3 to +1m-1, and a lock mechanism that prevents inadvertent removal of the eyepiece.

Joining the familiar information bar along the bottom is a new second vertical info bar that adds displays of the current white balance mode, voice memo status, image quality and size settings, ISO sensitivity setting and more.

Also available is an optional E-type Screen Finder with grid guide that is interchangeable with the provided B-type BrightView Clear Matte Screen III.

Viewfinder

Superimpose

Voice Memo

This new feature allows the photographer to record voice memos as WAV files of up to 60 sec. after each shot (auto/manual) or when in playback mode. These memos can be listened to via the built-in speaker when in playback mode or during slideshows.

Built-in Interval Timer

The D2H is fitted with a new built-in intervalometer that makes time lapse photography easier and more portable.

Lightweight, Compact and Durable

The D2 H is housed in a

durable, lightweight and compact magnesium alloy b o d y b u i l t t o w i t h s t a n d the rigors of professional assignments. The sealing system is designed to cover every possible seam and exposed part to make the body highly resistant to drops of water and dust.

Photographers will immediately appreciate the ergonomic layout and size of the buttons and controls. Operation is both smooth and intuitive to make the D2H comfortable in the hand and practical to use, even when wearing gloves. Of particular note are the Command and Sub Command dials for both horizontal and vertical shooting, larger AF-On buttons, and the new multi-selector. There's also a programmable new button on the front of the camera that will prove itself useful.

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