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Specifications
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Type of camera |
Digital Camera E950 |
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CCD
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1/2-inch high-density CCD, Total number of pixels: 2.11 million |
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Image Size
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Choice of 3 pixel sizes: 1) 1,600 x 1,200 pixels (UXGA), 2) 1,024 x 768 pixels (XGA), 3) 640 x 480 (VGA) |
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Lens
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3x Zoom-Nikkor lens; multi-coated, 9 elements in 7 groups, aspherical glass lens; f = 7 mm to 21 mm with macro (35mm format equivalent: 38 mm to 115 mm); F 2.6 ~ 4; Fisheye, Wide-angle, and Telephoto adapter can be attached (optional) |
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Digital zoom
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4-step digital zoom: 1.25x / 1.6x / 2x / 2.5x |
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Autofocus
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Contrast-detect TTL autofocus; 4,746-step autofocus control |
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Focus mode
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Selectable by menu on LCD : 1) Continuous AF mode, 2) Single AF mode, 3) Manual Focus (10 steps from approx. 4 inches (0.1m) to infinity) |
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Shooting distance
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12 inches to infinity, 0.8 inches to infinity in macro mode |
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Exposure metering
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3-mode TTL metering, 256-element Matrix, Spot, and Center-Weighted |
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Shutter
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Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter 1/750 to 8 sec. |
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Aperture
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Electro-magnetic drive rounded diaphragm opening; 3 steps at F2.6/F4/F7 (Wide end), F11.4 minimum (Tele end) |
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Exposure control
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Programmed Auto Exposure (AE), Shutter-priority Auto, Aperture-priority Auto, Manual exposure compensation (±2EV in 1/3 EV steps) |
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Exposure range
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EV-2~15.5 (W), EV-0.8~16.7 (T), ISO 100 equivalent |
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Sensitivity
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Approx. ISO 80 equivalent
Gain increase available: 1) Default (approx. 80), 2) 100 (approx. 100), 3) +1 (approx. 160), 4) +2 (approx. 320) |
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White balance
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Automatic TTL homing system, can be set manually for 1) sunny, 2) cloudy, 3) incandescent, 4) fluorescent, and 5) flash conditions. Preset white balance available, which allows users to set white balance using a white subject, such as a white card or sheet of white paper, prior to actual shooting |
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Tone curve selection
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5 User selectable image tone curve settings; 1) Standard, 2) Contrast+, 3) Contrast-, 4) Brightness+, 5) Brightness- |
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Self-timer
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Selectable 10-second or 3-second duration |
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Viewfinder
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Real image optical zoom viewfinder; Magnification: 0.44x to 1.2x; Frame coverage 80 ~ 85%; Diopter adjustment: -2 to +1 dpt.; LED indication for Speedlight Ready and Focus Ready |
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LCD monitor
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2-inch, 130,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD; Adjustable back light; Update rate: 30 frames/sec.; Frame coverage: approx. 97% |
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Auto power save
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Factory default 30 seconds auto shut-off; can be changed to 1, 5, or 30 min. |
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Image recording
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File Format - TIFF RGB (Uncompressed) or JPEG (Exif 2.1); 24 bit RGB color
Multiple folders supported - Folders except for the default folder can be renamed
Mode - Hi = Uncompressed RGB TIFF, Fine = 1:4 JPEG, Normal = 1:8 JPEG, Basic = 1:16 JPEG (Approx.) |
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Storage
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Media - Removable CompactFlash? card
Capacity* - Hi = 1 img., Fine = 8 imgs., Normal = 16 imgs., Basic = 32 imgs. (8MB)
* Number of images may vary depending on the image captured and the resolution selected. |
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Shooting mode
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Fully automatic mode (A-REC); Programmable manual mode (M-REC); allows 3 custom groups of settings chosen from shooting menu options |
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Shooting menu
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1) Metering, 2) Capture mode, 3) Sensitivity, 4) White balance, 5) Tone compensation, 6) Best-shot selector, 7) Monochrome, 8) Digital zoom, 9) Converters (for adapter lenses), 10) Auto file numbering |
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Best-shot selector
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Camera takes 10 shots automatically (within approx. 1.5 fps) and records the most detailed image of the shots using anti-jitter logic, which is effective for telephoto shooting and macro shooting. Not available when the Speedlight is on |
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Capture mode
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1) Single, 2) Continuous, 3) High-speed continuous, 4) Multiple continuous |
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Capture speed
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1) Single mode: Approx. 1 fps for full size or smaller size images. Users need to release the shutter button after every shot.
2) Continuous mode: Approx. 1.5 fps for full size or smaller size images up to 10 images. Camera captures 1 frame every 0.8 sec. when the shutter button is depressed.
3) High-speed continuous mode: Approx 2 fps for VGA size images up to 60 images. Camera captures 1 VGA size image every 0.5 sec. when the shutter button is depressed. Image size is fixed in VGA in this mode.
4) Multiple continuous: Approx. 2 fps. Camera captures 16 continuous images and puts all 16 into 1 full-size image frame. |
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Built-in Speedlight
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Guide number - 30 feet (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - 1) Auto-flash, 2) Flash-off, 3) Force fill flash, 4) Slow-sync and 5) Red-eye reduction (Flashes for 0.8 sec. before main flash)
External Speedlight - Multi-flash sync terminal connects to external Nikon Speedlight SB-28, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24, SB-22s through the Multi-flash Bracket Unit (SK-E900). Built-in Speedlight can be disabled when external Speedlight is used |
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Playback function
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1) 1 Frame, 2) Thumbnails, 3) Slide show, 4) 2x or 3x zoom playback with panning capability, Hide and protect attributes can be set for each image |
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Delete function
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Deletes all frames or selected frames |
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Platform
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Windows® 95/98, NT4.0 or later, Macintosh® OS 7.6.1 or later |
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Interface
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Serial interface (Windows: 115 kbps, Macintosh: 230 kbps) |
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Video output
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PAL video signal output for image display on standard TV set (Note 1) |
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I/O terminal
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Power input, video output, Serial port, Sync terminal for external Speedlight(s) |
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Power requirements
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4 x Alkaline, 1.2V Ni-Cd, 1.5 NiMH or 1.5V FR-6 Lithium AA batteries, AC adapter (optional) |
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Battery life
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Approx. 60 min. non-continuous with LCD monitor on using alkaline batteries at room temperature, 30 % flash usage. Approx. 90 min. in playback mode |
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Dimensions (W x H x D)
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5.6 x 3.0 x 1.4 in. |
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Weight
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Approx. 12.3 oz. without batteries |
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Tripod mount
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Built-in |
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Warranty
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1 year |
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Accessories included
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Soft case, Strap, Video Cable; 8MB CompactFlash? Card , Serial Cable (Windows), Mac adapter; NikonView Version 2 CD ROM, Lens cap; 4 AA batteries, "Open me first" envelope; Registration / Warranty card, Fast Track Guide, Hardware & Software Manuals |
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Bundled software
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NikonView Version 2, Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE (Note 2) |
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Optional accessories
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Wide angle adapter |
WC-E24 |
Number of lenses: |
Two elements in two groups |
Magnification: |
x0.66 |
Combined focal length: |
24 mm - 72 mm (35 mm equivalent) |
Combined F number: |
2.4 at maximum angle |
Angle: |
88° at maximum angle |
Minimum distance: |
Approximately 2 inches from the lens |
Dimension: |
1.95-inch diameter x 0.98-inch length |
Weight: |
2.04 oz. |
Fisheye lens: |
FC-E8 |
Number of lenses: |
Five elements in four groups |
Magnification: |
x0.209 |
Combined focal length: |
8 mm (35 mm equivalent) |
Combined F number: |
2.4 |
Angle: |
183° |
Tele converter lens: |
TC-E2 |
Number of lenses: |
Four elements in three groups |
Magnification: |
x2.0 |
Combined focal length: |
230 mm (35 mm equivalent) |
Combined F number: |
F4 (E950), F3.6 (E900) |
Angle: |
11° |
Dimension: |
1.77-inch diameter x 2.56-inch length |
Weight: |
Approximately 5.29 oz. |
AC adapter |
EH-30 |
CompactFlash cards |
EC-15CF, EC-30CF, EC-48CF, EC-64CF |
PC card adapter: |
EC-AD1 |
CompactFlash Card Reader: |
MDCF (Parallel interface for PC computer) |
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Note 1 |
Depends on the country of purchase. In USA, the bundle is Nikonview 2, Hotshots (PictureWorks), IPIX (Interactive Pictures) |
Note 2 |
Depends on the country of purchase. In USA, for example, the video output is NTSC. |
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