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Nikon D2Xs Digital Camera

Specifications:

  • Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lenses
  • Image sensor: 23.7 x 15.7mm, 12-bit RGBG CMOS sensor with 12.84 million pixels, effective pixel count 12.4 million pixels (4,288 x 2,848 pixels)
  • Image size: 4,288 x 2,848 pixels
  • Sensitivity: 200,400,800,1600 (ISO equivalent)
  • Single frame shooting, capture-preview and record-and-review modes available
  • Continuous shooting: approx. 5 fps up to 17 compressed RAW images
  • LCD monitor: 2.5-inch, low temperature polysilicon TFT, 230,000-dots, adjustable brightness
  • Image size: 24 x 36mm
  • Lense mount: Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts)
  • Shutter: Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane
  • Dimensions: Approx. 157.5 (W) x 149.5 (H) x 85.5 (D) mm (6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 in.)
Nikon D2Xs

Specifications are subject to change without notice.


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