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Nikon D1X PDF User Manual

Did you lose or misplace the instruction manual that came with your Nikon D1X? It happens all too easily, but fortunately Nikon makes a soft copy available that you can browse through online, print out, or download (see the pdf file below). It is certainly good practice to carefully familiarize oneself with the many different functionalities and options that the D1X offers, and the official user manual is without doubt an authoritative and comprehensive source of respective information.

That said, the instruction booklet can be a dry read, so that a dedicated camera guide book from a professional photographer that illustrates the camera's core functions in a real life photography context can be a very helpful complement. Yes, getting one of these camera guides (see here at amazon) would involve an additional expense, but if that book helps to exploit the camera's potential to the full, the (small) additional investment may well be worth it.

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In any case, the D1X is an advanced imaging tool, whose many features merit serious attention. This DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera was revealed to the public on February 5th, 2001, which means that, as of today, the camera is 8632 days old (young?). The camera has meanwhile been discontinued and was succeeded by the Nikon D2X as a replacement in the same line of cameras.

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Nikon's user manual for the D1X

The camera's user manual is 238 pages long. The pdf version is embedded below. As you browse through, you will hopefully find the information you are looking for. You can also print out a hard copy by right clicking on the manual and then choosing the respective menu option. For convenience, a summary of the key specs of the D1X is included towards the bottom of this webpage.

Don't forget to bookmark this page for future reference (Ctrl-Shift-D on a Windows PC; Cmd-Shift-D on a Mac). Happy browsing!

Click on the button below to download the pdf version of the Nikon D1X manual to your computer. The file will open in a new browser window.

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If you prefer to read the user guide in another language, please check the respective availability on Nikon's support site. That site also provides complementary online resources, such as information on the compatibility of various camera accessories or the availability of firmware updates that are not necessarily comprehensively covered in the instruction manual.

Printed, hardcopy versions of the Nikon D1X manual can sometimes be found online. You can check the availability on amazon and ebay via the buttons below.

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Nikon D1X FAQ

Below are some additional questions and answers concerning some particular features of the D1X.

What is the technology behind the imaging sensor in the Nikon D1X?

The camera is build around a CCD (Charged Coupled Device) sensor.

What is the ISO sensitivity range of the Nikon D1X?

The camera has a native sensitivity range from ISO 125 to ISO 800.

What is the life expectancy of the shutter in the Nikon D1X?

Nikon does not publish a shutter rating for the D1X. Yet, shutters in comparable cameras from other manufacturers are said to be good for at least 100 000 actuations. It should be noted, though, that this number represents a Mean Time before Failure. The shutter might fail earlier, or it might last longer. Anyway, in order to exhaust an expected shutter life of 100 000 shots over, say, three years, one would have to take about 100 pictures each and every day.

What is the fastest shutter speed that can be used with the Nikon D1X for flash photography?

The D1X's flash sync speed is 1/500 sec.

Which battery does the Nikon D1X use?

The camera gets its power from the Nikon EN-4 (here at amazon), which is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion power pack.

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Further reading

How does the D1X stack up against available alternatives? In case you are interested in seeing how this camera compares to another one, just make your choice using the following search menu. An an alternative, you can also directly jump to any one of the listed comparisons that were previously generated by the CAM-parator tool.

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    Core camera specifications

    Here is a list of the main features and technical characteristics of the Nikon D1X.

    Specifications Summary
    Camera Model Nikon D1X
    Camera Type Digital single lens reflex
    Camera Lens Nikon F mount lenses
    Launch Date February 2001
    Launch Price USD 5 999
    Sensor Specs
    Sensor Technology CCD
    Sensor Format APS-C Sensor
    Sensor Size 23.7 x 15.6 mm
    Sensor Area 370 mm2
    Sensor Diagonal 28.4 mm
    Crop Factor 1.5x
    Sensor Resolution 5.9 Megapixels
    Image Resolution 3 008 x 1 960 pixels
    Pixel Pitch 7.92 μm
    Pixel Density 1.59 MP/cm2
    Moiré control Anti-Alias filter
    Movie Capability no Video
    ISO Setting 125 - 800 ISO
    ISO Boost 125 - 3 200 ISO
    Screen Specs
    Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder
    Viewfinder Field of View 96%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.53x
    Top-Level Screen Control Panel
    LCD Size 2.0 inch
    LCD Resolution 120k dots
    LCD Attachment Fixed screen
    Touch Input No touchscreen
    Shooting Specs
    Focus System Phase-detect AF
    Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking Feature
    Maximum Shutter Speed 1/16000s
    Continuous Shooting 3 shutter flaps/s
    Shutter Life Expectancy100 000 actuations
    Silent Shootingno E-Shutter
    Time Lapse Photographyno Intervalometer
    Fill Flash no On-Board Flash
    Storage Medium CF cards
    Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot
    Connectivity Specs
    External Flash Hotshoe
    Studio Flash PC Sync socket
    USB Connector Firewire
    HDMI Port no HDMI
    Wifi Support no Wifi
    Body Specs
    Environmental SealingWeathersealed body
    Battery Type Nikon EN-4 power pack
    Battery Life (CIPA)1200 shots per charge
    Body Dimensions 157 x 153 x 85 mm
    (6.2 x 6.0 x 3.3 in)
    Camera Weight 1 100 g (38.8 oz)

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