Nikon D2H

126 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 126 reviews of Nikon D2H. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and portability. The image quality and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas the software and shutter get mixed opinions. There are some less positive reviews about the exposure and low light performance.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon D2H is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Nikon D2H from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the portability. The lens is also appreciated.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Nikon D2H

alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 user reviews of Nikon D2H from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the image quality and price. The portability and usability also get good opinions, but there are some less positive views about the color and reliability.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : David Bergman (cnet.com)

Nikon D2H review

Review Summary The D2H replaces Nikon's D1H, and almost everything about it has been updated--from the camera body itself to the autofocus system. I recently used the Nikon D2H on a few assignments for Sports Illustrated and was impressed in many ways...

Fast drive mode with large buffer; big 2.5-inch LCD with superfast image review; amazing battery life; solid build.

Expensive for only 4.1 megapixels; takes some tweaking to get high-quality images; steep learning curve for new users; file-naming system can cause overwrite problems.

For professional sports and action photographers invested in Nikon gear, this is the camera to have.

Aug, 2004

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Expert review by : Phil Askey (dpreview.com)

Nikon D2H Review

Nikon's D2H is the immediate successor to the D1H which was announced in February 2001 (along with the D1x) and reviewed by us in September of that year. The D1H built on the strengths of the D1 and added several new features including selectable color...

Good color balance, tuned towards reds (skin tones?) Wide tonal range, good dynamic range, smart auto tone selection Clean image processing, almost no 'digital' artifacts, a more film-like look As much resolution as we could expect from a four...

Slightly more noise at ISO 200 than the EOS-1D Noise levels similar to EOS-1D from ISO 400 to 1600, we had expected better Disappointing automatic white balance performance under artificial light Slower flash X-sync speed than competition (1/250 sec...

The Nikon D2H is one of a very few cameras which feels almost perfectly 'sorted'. By this I mean it's very difficult to use the camera and find faults, almost any faults, which will affect the camera's purpose in life, which is to be a very fast,...

Dec, 2003

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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon D2H SLR

Physical Views Nikon D2H compared to Nikon D100 with battery grip Go to Page Two Nikon D2H Specifications Type of Camera Lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera Effective Pixels 4.1 million Image Sensor JFET image sensor LBCAST, 23.3 x 15.5mm size 4.26...

Dec, 2003

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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Nikon D2H Digital Camera Review: Intro and Highlights

The new Nikon D2H is the latest addition to one of the world's most famous series of camera equipment . Nikon is one of the names that literally needs no introduction in the world of photography. Long a leader in the film world, they offer cameras for...

Dec, 2003

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Expert review by : Photocrati Staff (photocrati.com)

Nikon D2H Review Round-Up

The D1H built on the strengths of the D1 and added several new features including selectable color space, one-button playback, a new LCD monitor and others. However the biggest news about the D1H was the concept that it was a camera aimed specifically...

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by (photoaxe.com)

Nikon D2H and D2Hs Digital Camera Review

These are magnesium alloy body 4 megapixels high speed dSLR cameras from Nikon. The Optical Viewfinder has frame coverage of 100% and a magnification approx 0.86x with 50 mm f/1.4 lens. The top electronic viewer shows plenty of settings (Focus...

Mar, 2007

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Expert review by : Mark Eastman (photographyreview.com)

Nikon D2H Pro Review

First introduced in late 2003, the D2H represents a significant step forward in Nikon's Digital SLR line, which began with the D1, in 2001. With a modestly sized 4.1 megapixel sensor, fast 8 fps frame rate and large image buffer (40 continuous frames...

Outstanding ergonomics, professional quality build, and light weight, Outstanding battery performance, Excellent image quality, Nikon 3-D Color Matrix Metering, Instant on/off, Large image buffer: 8 fps (40 JPEG/25 RAW continuous shooting), 11-segment...

Lower resolution than competitive digital SLRs, 1.5x digital crop factor, Noise apparent in higher ISO images, AC adapter not included (required to lock mirror-up to clean sensor)

The Nikon D2H is an excellent DSLR with reasonable resolution and a broad range of professional features that will more than accommodate most photographers' needs. Like most cameras, the D2H is better for some kinds of photography than others. It...

May, 2005

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Expert review by : Ken Rockwell (kenrockwell.com)

Nikon D2H Review Test

The D2H was announced in July 2003. It was replaced by the updated and very similar D2Hs in February 2005. If you can get a bargain on the older D2H go for it. Don't worry about the less resolution compared to the D2X; I've seen lovely 13 x 19" prints...

Jan, 2005

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Expert review by : Uwe Steinmueller (shutterbug.com)

The Nikon D2H A New Digital SLR For Action Photography

The Nikon D2H has replaced the Nikon D1H; it has also been targeted against the competition camera Canon EOS-1D. The Nikon D2H is capable of 8 fps which matches the Canon EOS-1D in terms of frames per second. There is no other camera in this league on...

The D2H is an all-new camera and not an upgrade from the D1H. We consider the D2H to be a statement on technology by Nikon to all professional photographers (with the main market being photojournalists)

Jul, 2004

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Expert review by : Chick Harrity (digitaljournalist.org)

The Nikon D2H Digital Camera

Nikon's latest entry into the digital race, the D2H, is very fast. It's an instant turn on, in feel and handling as well as shooting readiness

PS: I did not get to play with the Wi-Fi wireless transmitter so I cannot offer any insight. It is lightweight, attaches directly to the camera through the D2H's USB 2.0 port and has great potential

Mar, 2004

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