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Nikon D2X
Editor's Review
The Nikon D2X digital SLR is a big investment for professional photographers. At around $4000, the D2X is not a blind buy, for sure. The cost is prohibitive for all but the pinnacle of Nikon-loving pros, and if you're one of those chosen few looking for an upgrade, the D2X might be the answer. It's a robust, high-speed camera with minimal lag time (37ms) and responsive tools that get all your settings and modifications ready to shoot quickly. The camera also supports an optional Wi-Fi link, and an optional GPS locator, which embeds your images with location information automatically.
Editor's Review
The Nikon D2X digital SLR is a big investment for professional photographers. At around $4000, the D2X is not a blind buy, for sure. The cost is prohibitive for all but the pinnacle of Nikon-loving pros, and if you're one of those chosen few looking for an upgrade, the D2X might be the answer. It's a robust, high-speed camera with minimal lag time (37ms) and responsive tools that get all your settings and modifications ready to shoot quickly. The camera also supports an optional Wi-Fi link, and an optional GPS locator, which embeds your images with location information automatically.
Specifications
- 12 megapixel CMOS sensor
- Nikon F lens mount
- auto and manual focus
- auto and manual exposure
- ISO 100-3200
- 2.5 inch LCD
- lithium-ion battery
- JPEG/TIFF/NEF file formats
- Compact Flash storage
- Part Number: D2X
- UPC: 018208252152
- Release Date: Jun 14, 2006
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Nikon D2X Comments & Questions (write your own!)
I met a problem. Can you help me any way?
When i set the Auto mode to take photo pictures.
I did a test to take ten pictures for a still life, I don’t know why in same condition, each one is different in exposure, some one is over exposure, and some one is under exposure.
It is a camera problem? Or is a set up problem?
Thanks a lot,
My email: vollov@verizon.net
frank
Where the D2x comes in is for the extra functionality of the camera, as well as the duty cycle of the shutter, and build of the body. Talking to several Nikon professionals, the D2x (and D2Xs) are the preferred "Pro-body" choices for photographers who do photography for a living and want rugged and high yield hardware.
I can't believe someone shooting with a D200 would ever be dis-satisfied with an image coming from the camera in respect to resolution. The quality of the D200 sensor is very impressive.
For picture quality, I usually try to find user images (most ad images, studio images and pro review images are shot by professionals so every detail is worked out to maximize quality)
Here's a review link of user images from the D200
pbase.com/cameras/nikon/d20... one for the D2Xx
pbase.com/cameras/nikon/d2x... some time comparing these, and ask yourself the questions about your requirements in a camera body. You can buy about 3 1/2 D200s for the price of one D2Xs. An alternate consideration might be to have a second D200 body as backup.
Or, you can go to the D2Xs which is a pro-body camera producing a 3 megapixel larger image.
If money's no object, the choice is the D2Xs, but I (and many others I have spoken with) love the D200 camera as well. (It's also weather sealed which is a bonus over the lesser D70/50/40/ cameras as well).
Hope this helps.
Andrew
thank you.
thank you,
JD
Now if you really want to go super professional (which is not a real term) and you want to stay with Nikon which is a good choice I would suggest the Nikon D2x ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) which will run you areound $3500. 12 megapixels, uncompressed formats, F-mount lenses.
If you want to go the other way and want an entry level Nikon SLR which is actually still very high quality I would suggest the versitile Nikon d%0 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) great camera, excellent value, best entry level SLR on this site.
Check out the reviews for all these cameras on their individual pages, they are all very well received. It basically all comes down to how much you want to spend and which features you find worth that extra price.
Look, both the D80 and the D200 will take great photos, I say save the $700 and buy the D80, and put the extra money towards buying great lenses!
I noticed you haven't marked a response as "Best Answer" yet. Are you still looking for help? If so, I recommend re-submitting your question at digitalcamera-hq.com so it has a better chance of being noticed. Lately it looks like questions are being answered within one or two days. Good luck!
There is really no such thing as a digital camera with no delay between photos, but what you'll want to look for is one with a very short recovery time so that you can take photos almost immediately after each other. You'll also want one without much shutter lag- that is, the amount of time from when you push the button to when the photo actually snaps.
A few good ones to look at for those features are the Sony Cybershot T10 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )- or the T30 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ), which is a little more advanced and expensive than the T10 in other ways, but measures about the same as far as speed. These have about 1.6 seconds between shots and about .4 seconds shutter lag- this is excellent in the world of digital cameras.
You can also get into extremely high-end cameras- like the Nikon D2X ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) that measure something like .25 seconds recovery time. But I'm not sure what price range you're looking at.
Do keep in mind either way that when the flash is on, any camera is going to slow down quite a bit... a 1.6 second recovery time may become something like 2.5 seconds instead.
I hope that helps somewhat.
This is a huge topic and there are a lot of areas to discuss on it. Is there a specific thing regarding macros/ macro lenses/ macro settings that you're interested in?
Here is some general info on macro shooting with a digital cam:
drscavanaugh.org/digitalcam...
I am thinking I do not want to spend anymore than $4000 and i think the Nikon D2 Xs would be good because i can exchange lenses. I am interested your opinion in whether their is a equal or better one available. Remember I like these features and so far my camera has been dependable.
If you're interested in sticking with Nikon (which is smart cause you've got the accessories), take a moment to consider the Nikon D80 SLR. It's a great update on the popular D70 SLR, and relatively affordable, priced at around $1000-1200.
If you're not making a living as a professional newspaper, magazine, or fashion photographer, the D2X might be overkill--it really is a camera geared and priced for true professionals.
All that said, I can't say anything bad about the D2X. It's well-made with serious photographers in mind, and is capable of great things. If you're not shy about the cost and think you can make good use of its features, go for it.
Take a look at our product pages for reviews from real users who have hands on experience with these cameras. We also provide a list of places you can buy them from, so you can make sure you get the best price.
Hope this helps!
Nikon D2X:
digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... Nikon D80: digitalcamera-hq.com/digita...
Nikon D2X Reviews
Nikon D2X Reviews by Digital Camera-HQ Users
- 4.0 out of 5
I've have this camera for three years and have had no problems as of yet. I would recommend the Nikon D2X, but the D3X is finally out and I'm looking forward to getting one.
- 5.0 out of 5
The most important feature of a pro DSLR is that it allows the photographer to take the shot with ease. I use my D2x to shoot everything from my son's soccer games, fashion shows, product shots, glamour and fashion shots and everything in between. This is one fast camera, it focuses fast and accurately. It gives you the confidence to shoot fast paced action with amazing results. The controls are placed just right and allows you to make adjustments on the fly. This camera, combined with pro level lenses from Nikon make a formidable package for those money making photos. A true blue pro rig.
- 5.0 out of 5
The D2X is an excellent camera for nature. It focuses super fast in all types of light esp with the Nikkor 70-200 VR. The viewfinder as well as Ergonomics are amazing. Noise at ISO800 is well controlled but could be better. Overall excellent.
- 5.0 out of 5
Hardly a big investment when the return is true love.
- 5.0 out of 5
This is not a camera for everyone, or even for everyone who has the budget to buy it. It is a professional camera and sometimes wants for a professional to stand behind it. The sensor packs an amazing 12.2MP into a DX-sized sensor; with good technique, it can match professional medium-format film for detail. And it offers a dynamic range that easily.surpasses slide film. But, like with audiophile-quality speakers, poor input is magnified and made evident... Especially noteworthy is the sensitivity of the camera to vibration; a solid tripod or good VR lenses are your friends with the D2X.
Feature-wise, a professional could not be happier. The 1.5x magnification and High-Speed Crop modes, combined with excellent Continuous AF and shooting modes make it a good candidate for sports and wildlife photography, while the 12.2MP mode will thrill landscape and fine art photographers.
All in all, an excellent camera for serious photography. My next camera is many years down the road with the D2X in-hand.
