Nikon Professional Digital SLR Camera D1 Specifications

Professional Digital SLR Camera

Type of Camera Lens-interchangeable SLR-type digital camera Auto Exposure Bracketing Number of shots: two or three; compensation steps: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 steps
CCD 23.7 x 15.6mm RGB CCD; 2.74 million total pixels; Shutter Charge-coupled electronic and mechanical shutters
2.66 million effective pixels (2,012 x 1,324 array); captures 12-bit full-color image Shutter Speeds 30 to 1/16,000 sec. and Bulb
Image Size 2,000 x 1,312 pixels Sync Contact X-contact only; flash synchronization up to 1/500 sec.
Sensitivity ISO equivalency 200, 400, 800, 1,600 Flash Control 1) Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash controlled by five-segment TTL Multi Sensor:
Storage System: Digitally stored; JPEG (approx. 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 compressed), uncompressed • 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1 when used with SB-28DX and
(12-bit Raw*, 8-bit RGB-TIFF, 8-bit YCbCr-TIFF *), monochrome mode D-type Nikkor lens;
* Optional software is needed to reproduce images; “Nikon Capture” for Raw/YCbCr-TIFF mode, • Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1 when used with SB-28DX and
“Nikon View DX” for YCbCr-TIFF mode. AF Nikkor other than D-type, AI-P Nikkor lens,
Media: CompactFlash™ (CF) Card (Type I/II) 2) AA (Auto Aperture)-type Flash available when used with SB-28DX and Nikkor
Modes and no. of frames (With EC-96CF 96MB CF Card): lens with built-in CPU,
Image quality mode EC-96CF 96MB CF Card 3) Non-TTL Auto Flash with a Speedlight such as SB-28DX, 28, 27, 22s, etc.
Raw (uncompressed Raw) Approx. 23 Flash Sync Mode 1) Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), 2) Red-Eye Reduction,
Hi (uncompressed YCbCr-TIFF) Approx. 18 3) Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 4) Slow Sync, 5) Rear-Curtain Sync
Hi (uncompressed RGB-TIFF) Approx. 12 Ready-light Lights up when flash fully charged with Speedlight SB-28DX, 28, 27, 22s; blinks
Fine (approx. 1/4 compressed) Approx. 66 (3 sec. after flash) for full output warning
Normal (approx. 1/8 compressed) Approx. 132 Accessory Shoe Standard ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided
Sync Terminal Standard JIS terminal, lock screw provided
Basic (approx. 1/16 compressed) Approx. 265
Self-timer Electronically controlled; timer duration: 2-20 sec.
Shooting Modes 1) Single frame shooting (S) mode: advances one frame for each shutter release; Depth-of-field Preview Button Stop-down lens aperture by pressing depth-of-field preview button
capture preview mode and record & review mode available, Remote Control Via 10-pin remote terminal, IEEE1394 interface (400Mbps)
2) Continuous shooting (C) mode: approx. 4.5 frames per sec. (up to 21 Power Requirements Ni-MH Battery Pack EN-4 (7.2V DC), Quick Charger MH-17 (12V DC)/16/15,
consecutive shots**) EH-3; AC Adapter EH-4 (100-240V AC)
3) Self-timer (V) mode: time duration can be set, Custom Settings #0] Custom settings: Specify the two setting combinations of A and B,
4) Playback (PLAY) mode: playback, menu setting, #1] Image status: 1) No indication, 2) Capture preview, 3) Record & review,
5) PC (PC) mode (data transfer mode): camera can be controlled from personal computer #2] EV steps for exposure control, #3] Bracketing order,
** Up to 10 shots in Raw mode; the number of shots varies depending on the remaining capacity of the storage media. #4] Autofocus activation,
White Balance 1) Auto (TTL control with 1,005-pixel CCD), 2) Manual (six settings with 7-step #5] Anti-Vibration mode: Delays exposure until mirror shock has subsided,
fine tuning), 3) Preset #6] Focus area selection, #7] AE lock,
LCD Monitor 2-in., 114,000-dot, low temp. polysilicon TFT LCD; backlight/brightness #8] Mirror-Up: Set to clean the CCD,
adjustment available #9] Dynamic AF mode in (S) AF, #10] Dynamic AF mode in (C) AF,
Playback Function 1) 1 frame, 2) Thumbnail (9 segments), 3) Slide show, #11] Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing,
4) Histogram indication, highlight point display and focus confirmation indication #12] Command Dial functions, #13] Exposure compensation settings,
Delete Function 1) Card format, 2) All frames delete, 3) Selected frames delete #14] Center-Weighted Metering area: Change 8mm dia. circle to 6, 10, 13mm or
Video Output NTSC or PAL (selectable) average metering,
Interface IEEE1394 (400Mbps) #15] Time delay for auto meter-switch-off, #16] Self-timer duration,
Exposure Mode 1) [ ¡ ] Programmed Auto (Flexible Program possible), #17] LCD illumination, #18] Auto power off of LCD Monitor: 20 sec., 1, 5 or 10 min.,
2) [ ™ ] Shutter-Priority Auto, 3) [ £ ] Aperture-Priority Auto, 4) [ ¢ ] Manual #19] Aperture setting
Usable Lenses 1) D-type AF Nikkor: All functions possible, #20] Shutter release indication via self-timer LED, #21] AE-L/AF-L button,
2) D-type Nikkor other than AF: All functions except autofocus possible, #22] Aperture selection: Change via Sub-Command Dial to lens’ aperture ring,
3) AF Nikkor other than D-type: All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering #23] Sharpening: 1) Normal, 2) Low, 3) High, 4) None,
and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1 possible, #24] Tone compensation: 1) Auto, 2) Normal, 3) Contrast -, 4) Contrast +,
4) AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering, 5) Custom (with “Nikon Capture” Control Software),
3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1 and autofocus possible, #25] Shooting speed in (C) mode: Choose from 4.5, 3, 2, 1 fps. or CL,
5) Non-CPU: Usable in [ £ ] or [ ¢ ] mode, Center-Weighted or Spot Metering;
Electronic Rangefinder usable with lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster
Note: When Non-CPU lenses are used, [£] mode is selected automatically for [¡] or [™] mode, also Center-Weighted
#26] Maximum number of consecutive shots in (C) mode: 1 to 21 shots,
#27] LCD monitor display mode: 1) Default, 2) Histogram, 3) Highlight point,
4) Highlight point with Histogram,
It’s what you n e e d . Now.
Metering is selected for 3D Color Matrix Metering.
#28] Save Raw images, #29] Auto File Numbering mode,
Picture Angle Approx. 1.5x focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent
#30] Select shooting mode when disconnected from personal computer
Viewfinder Optical-type fixed-eye level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (–3 to +1 m–1);
in (PC) mode: (S) mode or (C) mode
eyepiece shutter provided
#31] Sensitivity up: Can be increased in approx. +1 or +2 steps from ISO 1,600
Eyepoint 22mm (at –1.0 m–1)
equivalency
Focusing Screen B-type BriteView clear Matte screen III; interchangeable with optional E-type
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2 x 6.1 x 3.4 in.)
screen with grid for D1
Weight (without battery) Approx. 1.1kg (2.5 lbs.)
Viewfinder Frame Coverage Approx. 96%
Standard Accessories**** Video Cable, Neck Strap, Body Cap BF-1A, Monitor Cover
Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens set to infinity and –1.0 m–1
Optional Accessories Ni-MH Battery Pack EN-4, Quick Charger MH-17/16, AC Adapter EH-4,
Viewfinder Information Focus indications, shutter speed, aperture, exposure mode, metering system,
CompactFlash™ Cards EC-64CF (64MB)/EC-96CF (96MB), IEEE1394 Cable
shutter speed lock, aperture lock, AE lock, electronic analog display, frame counter,
SC-D1, Speedlight SB-28DX, Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-14/15,
ready-light, five sets of focus brackets (area)
“Nikon View DX” Browser Software, “Nikon Capture” Control Software
Autofocus TTL phase detection, Nikon Multi-CAM1300 autofocus module; Detection range: **** Standard accessories may differ in each country or area.
EV –1 to EV 19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature)
Lens Servo 1) Single Servo (S) AF, 2) Continuous Servo (C) AF, 3) Manual focus (M); Optional Software For Windows® For Macintosh®
Focus Tracking automatically activated by subject’s status in (S) or (C) AF System Requirements OS Microsoft®Windows® Mac®OS 8.6 or later
Focus Area One of five focus areas can be selected 95/98/98SE/2000, (CPU: Power PC™ G3 or later)
AF Area Mode 1) Single Area AF and Windows®NT 4.0 or later
2) Dynamic AF (Dynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority is available) Memory Nikon
Focus Lock Focus is locked by pressing ‚ button or lightly pressing shutter release button in (S) AF ViewDX 16MB minimum (over 32MB recommended)
Exposure Metering Mode TTL full-aperture exposure metering system; Nikon 64MB minimum 32MB minimum
1) 3D Color Matrix Metering with 1,005-pixel CCD, Capture (over 128MB recommended) (over 64MB recommended)
2) Center-Weighted Metering (75% of the meter’s sensitivity concentrated on the IEEE1394 RATOC REX-PCIFW1*(98SE, 2000), 1394 board installed in Mac®,
8mm dia. circle), (compatible OS) RATOC REX-CBFW1*(98SE), RATOC REX-CBFW2
3) Spot Metering (4mm dia. circle, approx. 2% of entire frame) ADS Technologies 1394DV* (PowerBook G3)
(98SE, 2000),
Exposure Metering Range 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering: EV 0-20, 2) Center-Weighted Metering: EV 0-20,
3) Spot Metering: EV 2-20 (at normal temperature, ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens) Ioi Technology 1394TTO*
(98SE, 2000),
Exposure Meter Coupling CPU and AI combined Sony® VAIO®* Notebook (98SE)
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensated in ±5 EV range in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps; the mark appears in
*Works with Nikon View DX1.1 or Nikon Capture 1.1.2 or later versions.
viewfinder information and top LCD panel
Note : Compatibility not guaranteed for all computers; for interface board compatible with your computer, consult the
Auto Exposure Lock Detected exposure value locked by pressing ‚ button respective board manufacturer.

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Macintosh® is a registered trademark or a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
CompactFlash™ is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. the part of the manufacturer. August 2000
Lexar Media™ is a trademark of Lexar Media Corporation. ©1999/2000 NIKON CORPORATION
Products and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Sample
photos shown
in this brochure

Improved overall
were taken using the optimum exposure value by compar-
a prototype of ing brightness and color data, along with
the D1. subject-to-camera distance, to a database
of more than 35,000 actual shots. This

picture quality value is then finely adjusted by TTL

White Balance, which automatically
achieves proper white balance by
extracting white light from the light
coming through the lens to deliver highly
accurate coloration. Then, Tone
2.74-megapixel CCD grainy images than are attainable when Compensation selects the optimal tone
The D1 processes digital signals using a using high-speed film. The adoption of curve to enable the reproduction of
2.74-megapixel, 23.7 (H) x 15.6 (V) mm an RGB filter provides high resolution natural tones according to the scene
RGB CCD image sensor. The size of and well-balanced color reproduction. brightness and contrast. These three
each pixel (i 11.8µm) is large enough to 3D Digital Matrix Image Control innovative features offered by the D1
capture a great deal of light, providing Using a 1,005-pixel RGB exposure/color give you increased control over total
superior image sensing capability. metering sensor, the D1 automatically picture quality for incomparable results
By reducing the effects of shot noise, the produces outstanding digital images. This in digital imaging. Automatically.
D1’s wide dynamic range and high S/N system is called 3D Digital Matrix Image High-quality, high-speed
ratio provide sharper, significantly less Control, which results from the coopera- system LSI
CCD size comparison
tive efforts of three high-performance A newly developed system LSI incorpo-
features — 3D Color Matrix Metering, rates hardware which handles various
TTL White Balance and Tone tasks including a newly developed
Compensation. image-processing algorithm and JPEG
3D Color Matrix Metering calculates compression/decompression. This
algorithm com-
3D Digital Matrix Image Control plements high-
quality image
Image area size
comparison
processing with

Setting new standards for quality, speed and 1,005-pixel RGB

exposure/color
metering sensor
D-type
Nikkor Lens
accurate color
interpolation
to reduce

convenience in digital imaging. IX240 format: H type Optimum result

color artifacts,
and pixel
interpolation for
The D1 Professional Digital SLR Camera was developed under the same strict, unyielding standards as its film-type SLR predecessors. A : Total 1,005 data
B : Color data smoother and
Its superb quality, operability and convenience bring digital photography at virtually the same high level of performance Pixel size comparison C : Basic data I : Distance Information
(small group reading) J : Database sharper lines.
for which Nikon’s finest film-type SLRs are known worldwide. D : Parameters K : Automatic Tone
e : Color
f : Brightness
Compensation
L : Automatic TTL White
The system LSI
g : Contrast Balance
h : Focus area position M : System LSI can instantly
Superb image quality handle the data
• 2.74-megapixel, 23.7 x 15.6mm-size CCD (2,012 x 1,324 effective pixels) incorporating Low-Pass Filter for ultrahigh-definition images from the 2.74-megapixel CCD, maximiz-
• 3D Digital Matrix Image Control (3D Color Matrix Metering, TTL White Balance and Tone Compensation) with 1,005-pixel CCD for ing processing speed. Together with the
superior overall picture quality color matrix that provides natural colors,
• Superhigh-speed, high-quality image processing by newly developed system LSI containing original Nikon algorithm the D1 delivers high-definition images
• Three exposure metering modes; 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering with 1,005-pixel CCD, 2) Center-Weighted, 3) Spot with excellent color balance.
• 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1 controlled by five-segment TTL Multi Sensor available with new Speedlight SB-28DX Low-Pass Filter
Ultra high speed The D1 employs a Low-Pass Filter that is
made of a new material and features
• The world’s shortest* shutter release time lag at approx. 0.058 sec. and a quick startup ultra-thin construction which allows it to
• Shooting speed of 4.5 frames per second, the fastest* in the world, for up to 21 consecutive shots** be established internally, just in front of
• Amazing top shutter speed of 1/16,000 sec. and flash sync speed up to 1/500 sec. the CCD, to prevent color aliasing.
• High-speed AF system including Dynamic AF operation (same performance as F5 and F100) An infrared ray (IR) reduction filter is
• ISO-equivalent 200, 400, 800 and 1,600 * Among lens-interchangeable SLR digital cameras, as of August 2000 ** Up to 10 shots in Raw mode
also included, ensuring excellent color
Increased convenience reproduction by eliminating the effects
of IR.
• Lightweight, tough magnesium body
• 31 Custom Settings, two separate assortments of selected settings can be memorized and recalled Versatile image quality modes
• Four exposure modes [¡], [™], [£], [¢] available You can select from among three
• Optional Interchangeable Ni-MH Battery Pack EN-4 and optional dedicated Quick Charger MH-17/16 compressed modes (approx. 1/4, 1/8,
(also compatible with MH-15 for F100 and EH-3 for E3) 1/16 compressed JPEG), three
• Compatible with more than 80 F-mount Nikkor lenses uncompressed modes (12-bit Raw*, 8-bit
(picture angle with D1 is equivalent to approx. 1.5x focal length in 35mm [135] format) RGB-TIFF, 8-bit YCbCr-TIFF*) and
• CompactFlash™ Card (Type I/II) and IEEE1394 (400Mbps) interface monochrome mode.
3D Digital Matrix Image Control * Optional software is needed to reproduce images;
Photo at top of page ◆ Lens : AF Nikkor 28mm f/1.4D ◆ Width : 2,000 pixels ◆ Height : 1,312 pixels ◆ Sensitivity : ISO 200 equivalency ◆ Aperture : f/4.5 ◆ Shutter speed : 1/13 sec. ◆ Lens : AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D ◆ Width : 2,000 pixels ◆ Height : 1,312 pixels ◆ Sensitivity : ISO 200 equivalency ◆ Aperture : f/6.3 “Nikon Capture” for Raw/YCbCr-TIFF mode, “Nikon View
◆ Exposure mode : Programmed Auto ◆ Shooting mode : Single frame ◆ Focus mode : Single Servo AF ◆ Exposure metering mode : 3D Color Matrix Metering ◆ White balance : Auto ◆ Shutter speed : 1/80 sec. ◆ Exposure mode : Programmed Auto ◆ Shooting mode : Single frame ◆ Focus mode : Single Servo AF
DX” for YCbCr-TIFF mode.
◆ Exposure metering mode : 3D Color Matrix Metering ◆ White balance : Auto
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Advanced image
It fires imperceptible Monitor Pre-flashes Quick response
to determine the amount of flash output A quick startup, a
by monitoring the light reflecting off of short shutter release
the shutter curtains. time lag reduced to

quality control 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced

Fill-Flash for D1
Nikon’s exclusive 3D Multi-Sensor
Balanced Fill-Flash for the D1,
approx. 0.058 sec.
and rapid data process-
ing, which can compress and store the data of
1 frame in approx. 2 sec.*, combine to ensure
controlled by the five-segment TTL speedy performance. These specs, until now
Multi Sensor, is available when used thought to be impossible with conventional
Exposure metering modes digital SLR cameras, ensure smooth, worry- Focus area selector
with SB-28DX and D-type Nikkor lens.
q 3D Color Matrix Metering free operation. * Only when using CF Card.
The D1’s built-in computer calculates
Performance-proven 3D Color
the proper flash output level according to Up to 21 consecutive shots
Matrix Metering, originally designed Dynamic AF mode
the data from the TTL Multi Sensor, at 4.5 fps
for the Nikon F5, is also incorporated ◆ Lens : AF-S Nikkor
lens aperture and distance information The new system LSI and the large buffer 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED
into the D1. This metering mode can ◆ Width : 2,000 pixels
with the results of 3D Color Matrix memory capacity contribute to the achieve- ◆ Height : 1,312 pixels
handle even the most difficult light- ◆ Sensitivity : ISO 200 equivalen-
Metering to create a beautifully balanced ment of ‘superfast’ and long consecutive cy
ing conditions, assuring you of the ◆ Aperture : f/5.6
picture, even in difficult situations like a shooting. In Continuous shooting mode, ◆ Shutter speed : 1/320 sec.
best possible exposure for every shot.
scene with a reflective background, or users can take as many as 21 consecutive ◆ Exposure mode : Shutter-
Priority Auto
w Center-Weighted Metering with no background such as when shots** at a rate of up to a blazing 4.5 ◆ Shooting mode : Continuous
◆ AF area mode : Dynamic AF
This mode affords you a high degree shooting at night. frames per second while maintaining high ◆ Exposure metering mode :
of control. The meter concentrates resolution. ** Up to 10 shots in Raw mode.
Spot Metering
Flash sync modes ◆ White balance : Cloudy
75% of its sensitivity on the 8mm-diameter 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1 weather +1
◆ Lens : AF Nikkor 28mm f/1.4D
The D1 is equipped with five flash
circle while feathering the rest out to the ◆ Width : 2,000 pixels ◆ Height : 1,312 pixels ◆ Sensitivity : ISO 200 equivalency sync modes: 1) Front-Curtain Sync

Swifter, more agile

edges, resulting in excellent overall balance. ◆ Aperture : f/8 ◆ Shutter speed : 1/250 sec. ◆ Exposure mode : Programmed Auto area is indicated on the top LCD panel and
◆ Shooting mode : Single frame ◆ Focus mode : Single Sevo AF (standard); 2) Red-Eye Reduction for superimposed (red) in the viewfinder; and
◆ Exposure metering mode : 3D Color Matrix Metering
e Spot Metering ◆ White balance : Flash condition ±0 natural-looking flash 2) Dynamic AF — when you select this
The Spot Metering mode offers pinpoint portraits indoors or at mode with (C) AF mode, you can choose
accuracy, reading a 4mm-diameter circle, Tone Compensation night; 3) Red-Eye

performance
the focus area that best suits the composi-
which is approx. 2% of the imaging area. The optimal tone curve is set automatically Reduction with Slow tion. If the subject moves out of the selected
As you change the selected focus area by 3D Digital Matrix Image Control. If, Sync for natural-looking focus area, Dynamic AF instantly shifts the
manually (choose from five areas), the however, you prefer a lighter or heavier portraits in twilight or focus to another of the five areas. In (S) AF
sensing area is automatically adjusted tone, you can choose from four preset tone when using a flash indoors; mode, the Closest Subject Priority func-
accordingly for optimum individual control*. curves via Custom Setting #24. And, using 4) Slow Sync for tion automatically selects the focus area
* Only when using D-type Nikkor lenses the optional “Nikon Capture” Control natural-looking 30 sec. to an amazing 1/16,000 sec., which with the closest subject so that you can con-
Digital imaging versatility Software, you can even create an original backgrounds; and can freeze virtually any subject in action. centrate on shutter timing.
TTL White Balance tone curve with a personal computer. 5) Rear-Curtain The maximum flash sync speed of up to Focus Tracking
To complement the high-precision Auto Sharpness Sync for creating 1/500 sec. expands your aperture choices Focus Tracking is automatically activated
mode with its extremely natural coloration, Custom Setting #23 lets you choose from a “stream of light for fill-flash photography in daylight. when your subject starts to move, regard-
the D1 provides Preset mode and Manual four preset values to control the sharpness effect” trailing a
Four-step sensitivity settings less of the AF mode or AF area mode
mode for white balance settings. of the image. flash-illuminated
including ISO 1,600 equivalency selected. The computer-assisted system
In Preset mode, a value previously mea- Charge-coupled electronic moving subject.
You can manually set the sensitivity analyzes the speed and anticipates the
sured by TTL white balance can be stored and mechanical shutters from ISO-equivalent 200, 400, 800 and direction of movement of the subject
1/16,000 sec. maximum shutter speed
and recalled. Manual mode provides six If intense light is ◆ Lens : AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D ◆ Width : 2,000 pixels ◆ Height : 1,312 pixels high-speed 1,600. while driving the autofocus. Focus
settings; 1) Incandescent light, received by the ◆ Sensitivity : ISO 200 equivalency ◆ Aperture : f/2 ◆ Shutter speed : 1/16,000 sec.
Tracking is augmented by overlap servo,
2) Fluorescent light, 3) Fine weather, CCD during data
◆ Exposure mode : Shutter-Priority Auto ◆ Shooting mode : Single frame
◆ Focus mode : Single Servo AF ◆ Exposure metering mode : 3D Color Matrix Metering
High-speed AF System
◆ White balance : Fine weather ±0 The D1 features the same performance- which ensures constant lens focusing
4) Cloudy weather, 5) Shade and 6) Flash processing, this can adjustment — even during driving —
condition, with further seven-step fine-tun- adversely affect the proven Multi-CAM1300 autofocus sensor
module incorporating five AF sensors as the and Lock On™, which allows continuous
ing according to your preference. data, resulting in the tracking of a subject, even in the event
emergence of smear. Nikon F5 and F100.
that it’s momentarily obscured.
e Spot Metering The D1 alleviates Focus mode
◆ Lens : AF Nikkor 28mm f/1.4D
The D1 offers high-speed, accurate autofo- Rapid data transfer with
◆ Width : 2,000 pixels ◆ Height : 1,312 pixels ◆ Sensitivity : ISO 200 equivalency this problem by incor-
◆ Aperture : f/13 ◆ Shutter speed : 1/125 sec.
cus in Single Servo (S) AF or Continuous IEEE1394 (400Mbps)
◆ Exposure mode : Programmed Auto ◆ Shooting mode : Single frame porating a mechanical
◆ Focus mode : Single Sevo AF ◆ Exposure metering mode : Spot Metering Servo (C) AF mode, along with fully The high-speed interface, IEEE1394
◆ White balance : Fine weather +1 shutter in addition to
mechanical Manual focus (M), adding (400Mbps), makes possible the transfer
the charge-coupled
smoothness and precision to operation. of great amounts of data at a super-high
electronic shutter to
rate. It enables you to take full advantage
cut out the light, AF area mode
1/500 sec. top sync speed of the D1’s
enabling the CCD to ◆ Lens : AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/2.8D ◆ Width : 2,000 pixels ◆ Height : 1,312 pixels The D1 provides two AF area modes:
◆ Sensitivity : ISO 200 equivalency ◆ Aperture : f/5.6 ◆ Shutter speed : 1/500 sec. digital
capture high-quality ◆ Exposure mode : Shutter-Priority Auto ◆ Shooting mode : Single frame 1) Single Area AF — this mode gives you
◆ Focus mode : Single Servo AF ◆ Exposure metering mode : 3D Color Matrix Metering capabilities,
images. ◆ White balance : Fine weather +1 five strategic especially
TTL flash control Slow Sync focusing positions during studio
Amazing shutter speed, to work with in
for D1 by five-segment TTL ◆ Lens : AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
photography.
◆ Width : 2,000 pixels ◆ Height : 1,312 pixels ◆ Sensitivity : ISO 200 equivalency sync speed the frame. The
Multi Sensor ◆ Aperture : f/4 ◆ Shutter speed : 1/15 sec. ◆ Exposure mode : Programmed Auto
◆ Shooting mode : Single frame ◆ Focus mode : Single Sevo AF The charge-coupled electronic shutter selected focus
Precise flash output control is performed ◆ Exposure metering mode : 3D Color Matrix Metering
◆ White balance : Flash condition ±0 enables you to set shutter speeds from Nikon D1 connected to the
by five-segment TTL Multi Sensor. Position of AF sensor in the viewfinder personal computer
Simulated image
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Lightweight,

Enhanced
Interchangeable Ni-MH
tough magnesium body Battery Pack EN-4
A rugged magne- Ni-MH Battery Pack
EN-4
sium (Mg) body
lends valuable
rigidity and
strength to the D1
and allows for
operability AC Adapter EH-4 Quick Charger MH-16

lighter, smaller With the optional interchangeable Ni-MH

construction, mak- Battery Pack EN-4, you can enjoy up to
ing the camera approx. 1,000 picture’s* worth of extended
remarkably shooting. It can be recharged using the
resilient yet portable. This optional Quick Charger MH-16 (100-240V Studio photography using multiple flash
◆ Lens : AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED
eminently portable, super-solid AC) or MH-17 (12V DC; can be plugged in ◆ Width : 1,312 pixels ◆ Height : 2,000 pixels
Nikon construction featuring a high resis- to an automobile cigarette lighter). ◆ Sensitivity : ISO 200 equivalency ◆ Aperture : f/16
◆ Shutter speed : 1/400 sec. ◆ Exposure mode : Manual
tance to penetration by water drops Histogram indication The F100’s Quick Charger MH-15 and the ◆ Shooting mode : Single frame
◆ Focus mode : Single Servo AF
matching the F5, enables the D1 to func- E3’s EH-3 can also be used. ◆ Exposure metering system : 3D Color Matrix Metering

Broader
◆ White balance : Flash ±0
tion in a variety of situations and under * Under Nikon’s testing conditions
the most adverse conditions. New Speedlight SB-28DX
Operability rivaling Nikon [™] Shutter-Priority Auto In addition to offering all the
F5 and F100 features of Nikon’s SB-28

compatibility
◆ Lens : AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED
◆ Width : 2,000 pixels ◆ Height : 1,312 pixels ◆ Sensitivity : ISO 200 equivalency
From its predecessors, the renowned F5 and ◆ Aperture : f/4 ◆ Shutter speed : 1/250 sec. Speedlight, this new flash unit
◆ Exposure mode : Shutter-Priority Auto ◆ Shooting mode : Single frame
F100, the D1 inherits the dual command-dial Thumbnail playback
(9 segments)
◆ Focus mode : Continuous Sevo AF ◆ Exposure metering mode : Spot Metering gives the D1 TTL flash control
◆ White balance : Cloudy weather ±0
style, which simplifies and accelerates oper- capability. The SB-28DX unit
ation. The Custom Setting feature enables Histogram indication [£] Aperture-Priority Auto—and offers most of the same
you to bypass the camera’s default 31 set- If you set the Playback function to Histogram [¢] Manual exposure mode. advanced flash control features DX”, data recorded in the CF card in the F-mount Nikkor lenses
tings and create your own assortment of set- indication, you can see the histogram of the Exposure compensation as the SB-28 Speedlight, and is D1 body can be recognized as indepen- Virtually any Nikkor lens featuring the
tings (two groups can be memorized and captured image in the LCD Monitor. Cues Ranges from –5 to +5 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 compatible with current Nikon SLR cam- dent media on the desktop of the com- Nikon F-mount can be used with the D1 —
recalled). Add an intelligent control are also provided to allow you to reset EV steps, for creative exposure control. eras. The SB-28DX features 3D Multi- puter via the IEEE1394 interface. over 80 lenses in all, including the AF-S
layout and the ability to easily take vertical menus for the next shot. Instant exposure compensation is possible Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash, designed specifi- Nikkor lens lineup which features ultra-fast,
shots, and you’ve got a camera with a degree cally for the D1. It also equips the D1 with “Nikon Capture” Control
Focus confirmation indication even during shooting, using either of the quiet autofocus operation. D1 picture angle
of operability rivaling Nikon’s finest SLRs. AA (Auto Aperture) Flash capability. Software
You can confirm the focused area. two command dials via Custom Setting. is equivalent to approx. 1.5x focal length in
Via an IEEE1394 interface, “Nikon
Viewfinder Thumbnail playback and Slide show Furthermore, Auto Exposure 10-pin remote control 35mm [135] format.
Capture” allows you to operate virtually
The D1 provides an optical-type fixed A nine-segment thumbnail playback Bracketing of two or three frames in accessories all functions of the D1 — including image PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D
eye-level pentaprism viewfinder which mode is available. In Slide show mode, 1/3 to 1 EV steps is possible in all Compatible with Remote Cord Equipped with a tilt/shift mechanism, this lens is
exposure modes. data reading, remote shooting and custom recommended for commercial photographers
features frame coverage of approx. 96%, you can view captured images, which MC-20/MC-30/MC-22, Modulite settings such as tone compensation — who will use the D1 to take tabletop
product photos.
a high eyepoint at 22mm at -1 DP, and a advance one at a time automatically, in Versatile usage Remote Control Set ML-3, from your personal computer. Since the
diopter adjustment within -3 to +1 DP. sequence. The D1 provides various features that Adapter Cord MC-25, and other accessories. image data are directly transmitted to and
Eyepiece shutter NTSC/PAL selectable further increase the camera’s versatility. CompactFlash™ Card (Type I/II) stored in your computer without memory
During self-timer operation or for remote You can view D1 images on an NTSC- or The flash sync terminal enables the use The CF Card is a removable mass storage cards, you have plenty of time to read
use, you can use the eyepiece shutter to PAL-system monitor. of large flash units for studio photography. device which boasts durable construction data, making it great for studio photo
prevent unwanted light from entering. The Anti-vibration mode effects a delay and easy expandability. It is also compatible shooting. It also downloads and processes
Exposure control
between the instant of shutter release and 12-bit Raw data — direct output data of
Focusing screen [¡], [™], [£], [¢] exposure modes with Type I/II, ensuring greater interoper-
image capture in order to prevent mirror the CCD image sensor — to reproduce
The B-type BriteView The D1 provides convenient auto ability in the future.
shock, delivering the successful output that 2.7-megapixel Raw images.
clear Matte screen III, exposure modes—[¡] Programmed Auto, is crucial in such specialized applications In addition to Nikon’s EC-CF series, the D1 may be used with the NOTE: “Nikon Capture” is needed to reproduce Raw/YCbCr-TIFF ◆ Lens : PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D ◆ Width : 2,000 pixels ◆ Height : 1,312 pixels
which enables an unob- [™] Shutter-Priority Auto, and as photomicrography. following CompactFlash™ Cards: SanDisk Corporation’s mode; “Nikon View DX” is needed to reproduce ◆ Sensitivity : ISO 200 equivalency ◆ Aperture : f/8.5 ◆ Shutter speed : 1/400 sec.
SDC-FB16/32/48/64/96/128 and Lexar Media Corporation’s ◆ Exposure mode : Manual ◆ Shooting mode : Single frame
structed view and easy CF008/016/032/048/064/080 4x USB,
YCbCr-TIFF mode. ◆ Focus mode : Manual ◆ Exposure metering mode : 3D Color Matrix Metering
focusing on their overall • In compliance with CF008/016/032/048/064/080 8x USB and CF128/160 10x USB. ◆ White balance : Flash ±0
Type-B
(BriteView clear Matte screen III)
matte surfaces, is inter- “Design rule for For more details, please contact the respective company.
Camera File Lens Compatibility Chart (IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be used)
changeable with the “Nikon View
system” standard Focusing Exposure mode Exposure metering mode
optional E-type screen DX” Browser Lens
• In compliance with Autofocus Electronic P mode S mode A mode M mode Matrix Center- Spot
with grid for the D1. Software
Rangefinder Weighted
“Digital Print AF-S & D-type AF Nikkors ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓(3D Color) ✓ ✓1
This makes it ideal for Operation Format” “Nikon View DX” AF-I Teleconverters 2 ✓3 ✓3 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓(3D Color) ✓ ✓1
Type-E
(optional screen with grid) perspective shooting. standard enables you to
CPU
lenses
Non-D-type AF Nikkors ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓(Color) ✓ ✓1
AI-P-type Nikkor — ✓4 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓(Color) ✓ ✓1
LCD Monitor browse the image D-type PC Micro Nikkor — ✓5 — — — ✓6 ✓6(3D Color) ✓6 ✓1,6
AI-type Nikkors — ✓4 — — ✓ ✓ — ✓ ✓
2.0-in., 114,000-dot low temp. [£ ] Aperture-Priority Auto
“Nikon View DX” Browser Software
data taken by the AI-modified Nikkors — ✓4 — — ✓ ✓ — ✓ ✓
◆ Lens : AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D IF-ED
polysilicon TFT ◆ Width : 2,000 pixels D1 on the screen of Non- Reflex-Nikkors 7 — — — — ✓ ✓ — ✓ ✓
◆ Height : 1,312 pixels ✓8 ✓9 ✓10 ✓ ✓
The large, easy-to-view LCD Monitor ◆ Sensitivity : ISO 200 equivalency
the personal com- CPU
lenses
PC-Nikkor 7
AI-type Teleconverters
—
— ✓3
—
—
—
— ✓ ✓
—
— ✓11 ✓11
displays the captured images, menus and ◆ Aperture : f/3.5
◆ Shutter speed : 1/320 sec.
puter and save Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6 12 — ✓3 — — ✓13 ✓13 — ✓ ✓
histogram indications. In capture preview ◆ Exposure mode : Aperture-Priority Auto image data on a 1 Metering area corresponds to the selected focus area. 6 The camera's exposure metering and flash control system do 10 Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. Exposure
◆ Shooting mode : Single frame
mode, you can see the image before ◆ Focus mode : Single Servo AF hard disk or other 2 Compatible with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses except
AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED and AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D
not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or
when using an aperture other than the maximum aperture.
must also be determined before shifting.
11 With some lenses, exposure compensation is needed
◆ Exposure metering mode :
processing. This allows you to decide 3D Color Matrix Metering storage media. IF-ED. 7 Some lenses cannot be used. (Please refer to teleconverter's instruction manual).
◆ White balance : Cloudy weather -2 3 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 8 Without shifting. 12 Auto Extension Ring PK-11A, 12 or 13 is necessary.
whether to store or delete the data prior Using “Nikon View 4 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster. 9 Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. AE lock 13 Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture on
5 Without shifting/tilting. must also be done before shifting. bellows. Release the shutter after exposure metering.
to it being processed. “Nikon Capture” Control Software