NIKON D1X 5.47 Megapixel SLR Digital Camera

by Nikon

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• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00006I5JL
• Item model number: 25205PDP
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,488 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 22, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Built on a rugged magnesium metal chassis, the Nikon D1X professional digital camera features ergonomic design, intuitive handling and balance. Controls that are logically positioned for fast and accurate handling and responsiveness will enable you to capture great pictures.

Vibrant Color and High Performance
Vibrant color, exceptional contrast and high definition are the hallmarks of Nikkor optics. The Nikon D1X utilizes Nikkor quality by capturing sharpness, tonal range, color and detail on a high-resolution Charge Coupled Device (CCD). The D1X delivers 3,008 x 1,960-pixel images that easily handle double-page magazine spreads.

High Performance for Superior Photography
The Nikon D1X camera design is intuitive. Controls are logically positioned for fast and accurate handling. Capable of up to 3 fps for up to 9 consecutive shots with JPEG or TIFF formats, the D1X can buffer up to 6 NEF images at the same frame rate. Images will write directly to the installed CompactFlash card, or to a compatible computer via the camera's IEEE-1394 interface.

Quick Response and Shooting Speed
With a quick start-up time and short shutter release lag time of approximately 58ms, using a D1X feels much the same as any other professional Nikon SLR. Combined with very fast image processing, it ensures smooth, worry-free operation. The camera's charge-coupled electronic shutter has a speed range from 30 seconds to an action-freezing 1/16,000 second, with TTL flash sync up to 1/500 and manual FP high-speed flash-sync with a Nikon compatible Speedlights up to 1/8,000 sec. Flash control is available from Manual to Automatic Balanced Fill-Flash.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus Performance
Using a performance-proven Multi-Cam 1300 autofocus sensor, the D1X offers a high-speed, 5-area AF system well suited for fast and creative composition. Photographers can designate any of the five sensors as the primary, allowing faster focusing regardless of where the subject enters the camera's field of view. Choose from Single Servo AF, Continuous Servo and full mechanical focus modes.

The Creative Power of Digital Imaging
The D1X features Auto TTL White Balance, Preset and Manual White Balance and also Fine-Tuning for White Balance. With Tone Compensation, photographers can alter the tonal curve for unusual lighting situations. Additionally, the D1X incorporates two-color modes--sRGB and Adobe RGB--plus user-controlled Hue for up to 14 unique levels of color adjustment.

Exposure Metering and Control Options
The camera features a choice of three exposure metering modes, including 3D Color Matrix, Variable Center-Weighted and 5-Spot Metering, as well as four exposure modes, including Programmed Auto with Flexible Program, Shutter Priority Auto, Aperture Priority Auto and Manual. You can dial in ±5 EV Exposure Compensation in full, 1/2 or 1/3 steps. The D1X provides Auto Exposure Bracketing of two or three frames in 1/3 to 1 EV steps.

Instant Feedback
Nikon's "always ready to shoot" playback system allows you immediate access to seven screens of information about your image to ensure perfect image capture. In playback mode, you can review image information histogram and highlights to assess image quality. Using thumbnail previews, you can quickly evaluate your entire shoot. The LCD's 130,000-pixel construction provides a sharp and colorful image for viewing.

Product Description

A professional high speed SLR digital camera / 5.47 Megapixels /

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEWARE ABOVE RECOMMENDATION!, July 28, 2006

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Roseann Dreasher (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NIKON D1X 5.47 Megapixel SLR Digital Camera (Electronics)

Do a google search on ROYAL CAMERA COMPLAINTS and you will see that they are a scammy outfit! I ONLY buy from AMAZON and who AMAZON recommends (like Adorama! B&H! etc!) oh and this camera is a FABULOUS camera to use - a bit of a learning curve but wonderful results!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nikon D1X, December 31, 2007

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D. Olson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NIKON D1X 5.47 Megapixel SLR Digital Camera (Electronics)

I have own the D1X for 6months now. The one issue some have is the older tech. batteries. Personally I didn't bother with the Nikon batteries but have bought the batteries from BatteryBarn. Great price, service and warranties.
Image quality is fantastic with the colors and rendering as close to film like (Velvia) as anything I've seen.

I use Nikkor 17-35f/2.8, 28-70f/2.8, 70-200f/2.8, 85f/1.4, 50f1.4 and they all do fine.

I regularly make A3 (13X19) prints which are beautiful and wouldn't hesitate going much larger.

One thing. Viewing an image on the LCD will make you feel like the shot is garbage but trust your abilities and the D1x as when opened up they are simply stunning.

Focus is fast and accurate with any lens, AF-S or screw. The meter is very accurate.

These may be of an older generation but those of us that use them love them.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ancient yet still awesome, July 11, 2010

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Joseph Wilson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NIKON D1X 5.47 Megapixel SLR Digital Camera (Electronics)

I used a canon 1d and then decided to go with the d1x to some people this sounds like blasphemy.

So it does have an odd arrangement of pixels and images in jpeg/tiff format are 5.3mp but when I use .NEF(raw) and open it up in UFRAW(gimp attachment) it opens up as a 10.6mp. I found that it uses a 10.6mp sensor that it combines pixels together to gain awesome insane quality colors are awesome much faster to use than even a mark IIn canon. I can switch all of my settings by easy to use switches instead of having to hold down a button and rotate a giant dial.

Body AF is fast motor AF is fast really all AF is just ridiculously fast and accurate. metering is well done and has multiple settings for adjustment.

I would partially recommend a d1h over the d1x just because of the FPS