Nikon D1

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Nikon D1[1]
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Type Digital single-lens reflex camera
Sensor CCD, 23.7 × 15.6 mm DX format, 1.5× fov crop
Maximum resolution 2,012 × 1,324 (2.74 megapixel)
Lens type Interchangeable Nikon F mount
Shutter Charge-coupled electronic and mechanical shutter
Shutter speed range 30 to 1/16,000 s and Bulb, 1/500 s X-sync
Exposure Metering 3D Color Matrix Metering Through-the-lens (TTL) Full-Aperture exposure metering with 1,005-pixel CCD
Exposure Modes Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]
Metering modes 256-segment Matrix Metering, Center-weighted (75% weighted 8 mm circle), and Spot (2%)
Focus areas 5 areas with Multi-CAM 1300 Autofocus system
Focus modes Single-servo AF (S), continuous-servo AF (C), manual (M)
Continuous Shooting 4.5 fps, up to 21 frames
Viewfinder Optical
ASA/ISO range 200 - 1600 in 1 EV steps
Flash 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, 5-segment TTL Multi Sensor
Custom WB Auto, Six presets, Manual preset, Fine tunable
Rear LCD monitor 2 inch (50 mm), 120,000-dot TFT LCD
Storage CompactFlash (Type I or Type II)
Battery Nikon EN-4 Ni-MH battery pack (7.2V DC)
Weight Approx. 1.1 kg (without battery or lens)

The Nikon D1 is a Digital single-lens reflex camera introduced in June, 1999[2]. It featured 2.74 megapixel image resolution, 4.5 frames per second continuous shooting and accepted the full range of Nikon F mount lenses. The camera body strongly resembled the F5 and had the same general layout of controls, allowing users of Nikon film SLR cameras to quickly become proficient in using the camera.

Although Nikon and other manufacturers had produced digital SLR cameras for several years prior to the D1's introduction, it was arguably the first digital camera to truly displace 35mm film as the medium of choice among many professional photographers, especially for news and sports photojournalism.[3] It is frequently used to capture still images of aquatic life, and, according to a 2001 study, also common in plastic surgery practices.[4]

[edit] D1H and D1X

The D1 was replaced by the D1H and D1X the 2001-02-05.[5] The D1X offered higher resolution with a 4,024 × 1,324 5.3 effective megapixels sensor, and continuous shooting of 3 frames per second for up to 21 consecutive shots. [6] The D1H was oriented towards fast action photography, keeping the same 2.66 megapixels image sensor as the D1, but pushing the frame rate to 5 fps for up to 40 consecutive shots.[7]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Nikon D1, Nikon Imaging
  2. ^ Nikon (1999-06-15). The Nikon D1. Press release. Retrieved on 2006-08-30.
  3. ^ Review by DPReview
  4. ^ Galdino, Gregory M.; Vogel, James E.; and Vander Kolk, Craig A. (2001). "Standardizing Digital Photography: It's Not All in the Eye of the Beholder." Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 108(5), 1334-1344.
  5. ^ Nikon corporation (2001-02-05). Digital SLR Cameras D1X and D1H. Press release.
  6. ^ Nikon D1X Professional digital SLR camera. Nikon Imaging.
  7. ^ Nikon D1H Professional digital SLR camera. Nikon Imaging.

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Nikon Digital single-lens reflex cameras Timeline
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
range Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
professional D1, 1999-06-15 D1X, 2001-02-05 D2X, 2004-09-16 D2Xs
high-speed D1H, 2001-02-05 D2H, 2003-07-22 D2Hs, 2005-02-16
prosumer D100, 2002-02-21 D200, 2005-11-01
consumer D70, 2004-01-28 D70s, 2005-04-20 D80
entry-level D50, 2005-04-20 D40
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