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Nikon D2Hs Digital SLR Action Sports Professional Camera

One of two new digital SLRs to be showcased at Tokyo's Photo Imaging Expo (PIE) 2005 show in Japan from March 17-20, the Nikon D2Hs Digital SLR is geared toward professional sports and action photographers.

Check out these features:


  • 4.1 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format LBCAST imaging sensor
  • Continuous shooting at 8 frames per second (fps) for up to 50 consecutive JPEG, or 40 uncompressed RAW (NEF: Nikon Electronic Format) full-resolution images
  • All systems optimized for maximum speed and response; instant power-up and ultra-fast 37ms shutter release
  • Advanced high-speed, high-precision 11-area AF system with 9 cross-type AF sensors delivers quick response and sharp focus under even the most challenging shooting conditions
  • 3D-Color Matrix Metering II with ambient light sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor further improves on Nikon’s superior exposure metering system
  • Color Reproduction System offers three selectable color modes for different workflow environments and adds support for sYCC color space
  • i-TTL flash control with full support for Nikon's Creative Lighting System when used with the SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlights
  • Top shutter speed of 1/8,000 second and flash sync speed up to 1/250 second
  • High-resolution 2.5-inch 232,000-pixel LCD monitor for clear image preview and easy access to settings and information, including the improved Histogram, new RGB Histogram, chronological Recent Settings list, and World Time function
  • Fast memory card read/write speed, and USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) interface for fast data transfer
  • Lightweight, durable magnesium body
  • GPS support for recording location information along with shooting data
  • Support for the Wireless Transmitter WT-2/2A enables fast wireless transfer and full wireless remote camera control from a computer running Nikon Capture 4
  • Broad compatibility with more than 50 AF Nikkor lenses and Nikon's digital-exclusive DX Nikkor lenses
  • Nikon’s PictureProject software is included, enabling easy control over image transfer, adjustment and management


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