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Nikon D1

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Brand Nikon 1999
Model D1
Released Year 1999
Type DSLR Cameras
Series D
Color Black
Status Discontinued
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Overview

The Nikon D1 was Nikon's first professional digital SLR camera, introduced in 1999. It features a 2.7-megapixel CCD sensor with 23.7 x 15.6 mm size, enabling high-quality full-color images. The camera supports ISO sensitivity ranging from 200 to 1600, suitable for various lighting conditions. It incorporates a Nikon F-mount lens system, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of Nikon lenses. The D1 offers a maximum shutter speed of 1/16,000 sec and a continuous shooting speed of up to 4.5 frames per second. It uses CF memory cards for storage and provides a robust magnesium alloy body suitable for rigorous use.

Specifications

MPN 25201
UPC 0018208252015
Model D1
Color Black
Battery Type NiMH
Connectivity Serial
Features Self Timer, Auto White Balance, Exposure Compensation
Series Nikon D
Type Digital SLR
Depth 3.4in
Height 6in
Width 6.2in
Item Weight 38.8 Oz.
Optical Viewfinder Type Fixed Eye-Level Pentaprism
Screen Details LCD Display-Tft Active Matrix-2"-Color
Exposure Compensation ±5 Ev Range, in 1/2 or 1/3 Ev Steps
Light Sensitivity Iso 800, Iso 400, Iso 1600, Iso 200
Display Type LCD
Sensor Type CCD
Exposure Range Ev 0-20 (Iso 100)
Sensor Resolution 2.7MP
Exposure Metering 3d Color Matrix, SPOT, Center-Weighted
Min Shutter SPEED 30 Sec
Additional Features Self Timer, Auto White Balance, Exposure Compensation
Flash Type None
Continuous Shooting SPEED 4.5fps
Viewfinder-Field Coverage 96%
Expansion Slot 1X CompactFlash Card-Type I/II
MAX Shutter SPEED 1/16000 Sec
Sensor Size 15.6x23.7mm
Display Size 2in
Still Image Format TIFF, Raw, JPEG
Exposure Modes Program, Aperture-Priority, TTL Program Flash, Bulb, Shutter-Priority, Manual
Exterior Color Black
Microphone Type None
Connector Types 1X Composite Video Output, 1X Remote Control, 1X IEEE 1394 (FireWire/I.Link)
Display Rotation Built-In
Screen Size 2.0"in
Light Sensitivity MAX 1600
Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8X
Camera Type Digital SLR
Maximum Resolution 2.7MP
Auto Focus Type TTL Phase Detection
Viewfinder Type Optical
Lens for Sd Body only
Supported Flash Memory CompactFlash
Sensor type CCD
Sensor resolution 2.7 megapixels
Sensor size 23.7 x 15.6 mm
Lens mount Nikon F-mount
ISO range 200-1600
Shutter speed range 30 sec to 1/16,000 sec
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 fps
Storage media CompactFlash (CF) card
Viewfinder coverage 95%
Body material Magnesium alloy

Key Advantages

The Nikon D1 pioneered professional digital photography with native high-speed image processing. It offers excellent compatibility with existing Nikon F-mount lenses without adapters. The camera's rugged and weather-sealed body provides durability in harsh shooting environments. Its continuous shooting rate was impressive for its time, delivering efficient action photography. The ISO range provided flexibility across different lighting conditions. Additionally, it features a large optical viewfinder with 95% frame coverage that allows precise composition.

Limitations

The Nikon D1's 2.7-megapixel resolution is low by modern standards, limiting large print size and cropping flexibility. Its autofocus system had fewer focus points compared to later models, impacting focusing precision. The camera's menu system and user interface are less intuitive than contemporary DSLRs. The LCD screen was relatively small and low resolution, limiting image review capabilities. Battery life was shorter than modern equivalents, requiring frequent recharging or spare batteries. The D1 lacks video recording functionality entirely, reflecting its era of release.

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