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'...One of the two best digital SLRs on the market, I got the D2X last August, knowing full well that a replacement for the D100 (which turned out to be the Nikon D200) was eminent..."
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'...This is THE camera, I swore I would never leave film.I was willing to absorb the film costs to keep myself involved in serious image making..."
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'...Excellent buy ... excellent camera, I've been using the Nikon N70 for 7 years and although I've wanted to get into the digital world - I didn't want to spend a lot of money to get a digital SLR. The thing is, I got so used to the features with my film SLR that when I bought my first 'point and shoot' digital camera (last year) the performance was so disappointing that I promptly returned it one week after purchasing it.

Since I've 'grown' up in the Nikon world - I used my dad's Nikon before I got the N70 - I started to research which digital Nikon SLR I wanted to buy. I spent months researching - almost bought the D2H during the firestorm sale earlier this year but finally settled on the D2X.

After going through months of whether I should buy a D70(s) or D2X I finally read a post in which the author said he made the purchase because he wanted a digital camera that will last him for the next ten years. I don't know if my D2X will last me 10 years - but one thing that I do know is that I'm extremely fussy and I demand perfection from my camera - of course assuming that I take the perfect picture too :).

I didn't want to be worried about the resolution and the speed, i.e. the D70. The D2H(s) was the next logical step for me but with the lower resolution and the high cost it just didn't make sense. The speed was a critical thing for me and although I'm not a sports journalist I wanted my camera to be very fast.

My advice to anyone looking to buy a digital SLR - if you don't have the money or don't want to take out a loan - buy the D70. If you like to play with the latest in technology or want the ability to take the best pictures and have complete control over your picture taking - buy the D2X.

Beware though - it takes a lot of learning and a lot of practice to master this beast. I've had it for a couple months and every time I use the camera I'm always learning something more about it, but I love my camera and I love what it does for me...."
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Nikon D2X Digital SLR Camera has today revealed the sucessor to the D1X. The new D2X Professional digital SLR has a 12.4 million pixel DX format CMOS sensor, by default the D2X can shoot at 5 fps, however it has an interesting 6.8 milion pixel option which reduces the sensing area (to a FOV crop of 2x) but increases the frame rate to 8 fps.

Hence the Nikon D2X Digital SLR Camera can be seen as two cameras in one, a 12.4 million pixel high resolution shooter and a 6.8 million pixel high frame rate shooter. Obviously the use of CMOS is new to Nikon but also new on this camera is a four channel read-out from the sensor and the ability to perform WB correction to the analogue data before it is digitized. Also new is the WT-2 wireless transmitter with 802.11 b/g support and wireless Capture Control (Nikon Capture 4.2).

Nikon D2X Digital SLR Camera Specification
# Image Size - Full Image - [L] 4,288 x 2,848-pixel / [M] 3,216 x 2,136-pixel / [S] 2,144 x 1,424-pixel, High Speed Cropped Image - [L] 3,216 x 2,136-pixel / [M] 2,400 x 1,600-pixel / [S] 1,600 x 1,064-pixel
# Storage Media - CompactFlash Card (Type I / II) and Microdrive.
# 2.5 LCD Screen
# Exposure Control - Programmed Auto with Flexible Program [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], Manual [M]
# Supplied Accessories - Type-B Focusing Screen, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4, Quick Charger MH-21, Body Cap, Camera Strap AN-D2X, Audio Video Cable EG-D2, USB Cable UC-E4, LCD Monitor Cover BM-3, Battery Chamber Cover BL-1, PictureProject software CD-ROM
# Type of camera: D2X single lens reflex digital camera
# Picture angle: Full Image: Approximately 1.5x focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent, High Speed Cropped Image: Approximately 2x focal length in 35mm [135] format equivalent
# Image size: Full Image: [L] 4,288 x 2,848-pixel / [M] 3,216 x 2,136-pixel / [S] 2,144 x 1,424-pixel, High Speed Cropped Image: [L] 3,216 x 2,136-pixel / [M] 2,400 x 1,600-pixel / [S] 1,600 x 1,064-pixel
# Sensitivity: ISO equivalency 100 to 800 (Hi 1 and Hi-2 options for increased sensitivty.
# Image sensor: CMOS sensor, 23.7 x 15.7mm size, 12.84 million total pixels; Effective pixels: 12.4 million
# Recording pixels: Image size (pixels): Full Image: [L] 4,288 x 2,848-pixel / [M] 3,216 x 2,136-pixel / [S] 2,144 x 1,424-pixel, High Speed Cropped Image: [L] 3,216 x 2,136-pixel / [M] 2,400 x 1,600-pixel / [S] 1,600 x 1,064-pixel
# Focus modes: 1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-on(TM), 3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, 4) Group Dynamic AF, Focus Lock; Focus is locked by pressing AE/AF Lock button or lightly pressing shutter release button in [S] AF. Selectable from 11 focus areas (High Speed Cropped: 9 focus areas)
# Autofocus: Multi-CAM2000 autofocus module; Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (Right edge/Left edge AF range: EV 0 to +19] (at normal temperature (20 degrees C/68 degrees F), ISO 100 equivalent), Focusing Screen (supplied); B-type BrightView Clear Matte Screen III and Type-V Screen for High Speed Cropped; Interchangeable with optional Type-E Focusing Screen with grid
# AF Area Mode: 1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-on (TM), 3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, 4) Group Dynamic AF
# Focus area: Selectable from 11 focus areas.
# Focus lock: Focus is locked by pressing AE/AF Lock button or lightly pressing shutter release button in [S]AF.
# Focusing screen: B-type BrightView Clear Matte Screen III;Type V Screen for High Speed Cropped; Interchangeable with optional E-type finder screen with grid
# LCD Monitor: 2.5-in., 235,000-dot, low temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with white LED backlighting; Backlight/brightness adjustment available
# Autoexposure lock: Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button.
# Exposure meter coupling: CPU and AI (Automatic maximum aperture Indexing)
# Lens: Usable Lenses: 1) AF Nikkor (including AF-S, DX, VR and D-/G-type) : All functions possible, 2) D-type Manual-Focus Nikkor: All functions except autofocus and some exposure modes available, 3) AF Nikkor other than D-/G-type: All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash possible, 4) AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II, 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and AF possible, 5) Non-CPU AI Nikkor: Usable in [A] or [M] mode with Matrix-Metering, Center-Weighted and Spot Metering available *Indication of aperture No., after user inputs the aperture fNo. and focal length f=mm by multi-selector operation. Electronic Rangefinder usable with maximum aperture of f5.6 or faster
# Flash Sync Modes: 1) Front-Curtain Sync (normal sync), 2) Red-Eye Reduction,3) Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, 4) Slow Sync, 5) Rear-Curtain Sync; Ready Light: Lights up when flash fully charged with Speedlight SB-800, SB-600, 80DX, 50DX, 30, 28, 27, 22s; blinks for full output warning
# Interface: USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) (Mini-B connector), FTP file transfer available with optional Wireless Transmitter WT-1/1A (IEEE 802.11b) and WT-2/2A (IEEE 802.11b/g, CF card slot Type II+: supports firmware updates via CF cards; Voice Memo: Record mode: Automatic or manual recording at shooting or playback, Max recording time: 60 seconds, Playback mode: Built-in speaker or Audio Video cable, File Format: Mono WAV file
# Exposure mode: 1) Programmed Auto with Flexible Program [P], 2) Shutter-Priority Auto [S], 3) Aperture-Priority Auto [A], 4 Manual [M];Exposure compensated in ?5.0 EV range in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps, Detected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button, Auto Exposure bracketing; Number of shots: 2 to 9 frames Compensation steps: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV steps
# Eyepoint: 19.9mm (at -1.0m-1).
# Exposure compensation: Exposure compensation range - plus or minus 5 EV in 1/2, 1/3 or 1 full EV steps.
# Depth of field preview button: Depth of Field Preview Button
# Self-timer: Electronically controlled; Timer duration: 2, 5, 10, and 20 seconds; Remote control via 10-pin remote terminal
# Viewfinder: Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism; Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1m-1), Eyepiece shutter provided, Eyepoint; 19.9mm (at -1.0m-1), Frame coverage: approximately 100%, Magnification: Approximately 0.86x with 50mm f1.4 lens set to infinity and -1.0m-1
# Playback function: 1) Full frame, 2) Thumbnail (4/9 segments), 3) Zoom, 4) Slideshow, 5) RGB Histogram indication, Shooting data and Highlight point display; Delete function: 1) Card Format, 2) All frames delete, 3) Selected frames delete
# Delete function: 1) Card format, 2) All frames delete, 3) Selected frames delete.
# Exposure metering system: TTL full-aperture exposure metering system; 1) D-/G-type Nikkor lenses support 3D-Color Matrix Metering II using the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor while other AF Nikkor lenses with built-in CPUs support Matrix Metering (Non-CPU lenses require manual input of lens data), 2) Center-Weighted Metering (75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on the 8mm dia. circle) given to 6,10 or 13mm dia. circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame, 3) Spot Metering (3mm dia. circle, approximately. 2% of entire frame); metering position can be linked to the focus area when using Nikkor lenses with built-in CPU
# Shutter: Electromagnetically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter, 30 to 1/8,000 second and bulb
# White balance: 1) Auto (hybrid with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, CMOS image sensor and external Ambience Light Sensor), 2) Manual (6 steps with fine tuning), 3) Preset (5 settings), 4) Color temperature setting in Kelvin (select from 31steps), 5) White Balance Bracketing (2 to 9 frames adjustable in 10, 20, 30 MIRED steps)
# Auto Exposure Bracketing: Number of shots: 2 to 9 frames; Compensation steps: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1EV steps.
# Ready light: Viewfinder indicator lights up when flash fully charged with Speedlight SB-800, 80DX, 50DX, 30, 28, 27, 22s; blinks for full output warning
# Accessory shoe: ISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided, Sync Terminal: ISO 519 standard terminal, lock screw provided
# Battery monitoring system: The LCD monitor on the camera back displays the following information about the EN-EL4 battery: 1) Remaining charge (%); 2) No. of shots taken since last charge; 3) Calibration status (Recommended/Not required); 4) Battery life (5 stages).
# Remote control: Via 10-pin remote terminal
# Storage: CompactFlash(TM) (CF) Card (Type I / II) and Microdrive(TM), NEF (12-bit uncompressed or compressed RAW), Exif 2.21,compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF (uncompressed TIFF-RGB or compressed JPEG)
# I/O terminal: DC in; Audio/Video (NTSC or PAL selectable) out; Digital I/O (USB)
# Reflex mirror: Automatic, instant-return type
# GPS: NIMEA 0183 interface standard supported with optional GPS cable MC-35
# Supplied accessories: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4, Quick Charger MH-21, Body Cap, Camera Strap AN-D2X, Audio Video Cable EG-D2, USB Cable UC-E4, LCD Monitor Cover BM-3, Battery Chamber Cover BL-1, Type-V Focusing Screen, PictureProject software CD-ROM. Supplied accessories may differ by country or region
# Optional accessories: Wireless Transmitter WT-2/2A / WT-1/1A, Extended Range Antenna WA-E1, AC Adaptor EH-6, Type-E Focusing Screen, Anti-fog Finder Eyepiece DK-17A, Eyepiece Correction Lens DK-17C series, Speedlight SB-800/SB-600, Nikon Capture 4 (Version 4.2) software, CompactFlash card
# Dimension (W x H x D): Approximately 6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 inches (157.5 x 149.5 x 85.5 millimeters), tripod socket: 1/4 inch (ISO1222)
# Weight (without batteries): Approximately 2.4 pounds (1,070 grams)
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