Nikon D2Xs Body only 12.4 Megapixel

excellent constuction, heavy, weather seal, professional use. if you have your own studio, this camera is best for your tast, other wise please shop other brand. I used to own Nikon D80, D200, now I kept both Nikon D2Xs and D300, I bought this camera 8/26/2007 for $4000+ now only can sell it as low as 2 grands since Nikon released Newer model D3 full frame model. Picture quality about this camera is only SO-SO, ISO above 400 you feel like using mini-digi-cam, so noisy, even with NR(NOISE REDUCTION) enabled. And you need super-fast writing speed COMPACT FLASH for camera, otherwise you may ended up with dead CF, I went out to downtown taking picture at last day of 2007 with this camera, take nikon SB-800 flash, 1/15 second because I wanted creat a motion while people walking, suddenlty TRANSCENT 4GB 45X compact flash inside of camera went dead, it said compact flash need to format, I thought problem is flash not the camera, so I put in Sandisk extremeIII 16gb, dead still. sigh* guess it is not for fast action.

What I dislike is that camera has a flash sync of 250 sec. When its predessor D1X sanc at 500 sec. Nikon went BACKWARDS.I do this for a living have got pictures printed in mags, all over the world & it saddened me that Nikon went downhill

I replaced a Fuji S2 Pro with a Nikon D2Xs in 2006. The D2Xs is in an entirely different league. Mostly, one has a lot of superlatives and a few quibbles to say about the D2Xs. The one drawback to the D2Xs is that as a Nikon professional product, pretty much everything that is an accessory specific to the D2** line is priced professionally, too.

The Nikon D2Xs uses a 12MP Sony imager. The color performance of the imager is neutral and has good color accuracy. If you like eye-popping color, be prepared to do a fair amount of post-processing. The dynamic range is good, being slightly wider than one may be used to from shooting slide film. Even Fine JPEG output results in files that withstand fair amounts of digital editing without horrid artifacts. The custom color balance facility is excellent, and should be used for any situation that does not fit one of the preset color balance options. The automatic white balance works for some mixed lighting conditions, but not others. Checking a test shot is prudent for any critical work.

The D2Xs has reasonable noise characteristics, though outdone by the D3. I commonly use up to ISO 800 for shooting action without qualms. If shooting for enlargements over 8x10", though, you will likely want to use lower ISO settings. The ISO range above 800 produces prominent noise, requires careful attention to exposure, and noticeably reduces resolution of images.

The D2Xs has a "crop mode" that yields about half the currently-set megapixels per image. I have found this useful for dog sport action photography, as the maximum frame rate increases from 5 fps to 8 fps when in crop mode. When one does not intend maximum-size enlargements, crop mode becomes a handy tool. The reduced taking area is masked in the viewfinder with selection of crop mode. Essentially, Nikon obviated most needs for the D2Hs camera by providing crop mode on the D2Xs. It provides a frame rate on a par with the D2Hs in this mode, though it reduces the view angle of whatever lens is attached. The D2Xs can thus perform almost all the functions of the D2Hs as well as its own.

The D2Xs has typical Nikon pro build quality. This means environmental seals to help deal with inclement weather and bad locations, a strong metal frame, and heavy-duty user control interfaces. It also means it is a heavy camera. I'm 6'3" and about 200#, and this camera is a bit taxing to carry around for me. Especially when paired with a killer lens like the Nikkor 70-200mm VR, one is talking about serious weight. I commonly use at least a monopod if I will be taking photos for any extended length of time.

What Nikon has provided over the years are ergonomics suited to the professional photographer. Most of the things that are needed for shot-to-shot adjustment on the D2Xs have operable controls or at least dedicated menus, as in the ISO, quality, and color balance controls on the rear of the camera. The menu system allows a plethora of tuning adjustments to the behavior of the camera and how the images are produced and processed. Despite the ultimate complexity, I was able to get acquainted with my D2Xs within a couple of days and successfully shot a day-long event with it.

While an inspired photographer can make art with a Holga point-and-shoot, the inspired photographer will find in the Nikon D2Xs a complement to achieve images with the highest technical perfection as well. What it takes away are excuses for sub-par performance.

I bought this camera on 12/2008 at Ebay...I surprised about this man with his items...He listed 5 items...with shortly history (details)...He kept this camera 2-1/2 years...when I received...Wow...Wow...It's new...no actuation shutter on ...I loved...I loved...I loved it...Very nice and sharp body...This was a first time I bought Nikon Digital...I had Nikon N90S-35mm w/24-120mm before...after that I sold it...Anh now I come back Nikon..opened a manual book...reading and looked inside all funtions..I went to my friend house to show him this camera..His hobby were all Nikon cameras with new product-He bought a lot of Nikon from beginning to present(D3)...I don't have lense and flash...I ask him a lense 18-200mm with SB-900...and them take 10 pictures...Wow..warm color, soft pictures...after that I opened on Ebay..look 24-120mm VR..I win it & bought SB-800...Why I bought 24-120mm VR...because of remembered my old lense..After New-year 2009...when I will receive my order...I will take more pictures on D2Xs...Thanks to Nikon company with all person...who has used Nikon production

It's fast it's sharp....the best camera ever..I just love it ...................................................

fast shippng .....best seller........................................................................

These camera's are great for the borderline pro but probably not for someone who needs a point and shoot. Great pictures and the 12.4 megapixel provides clear, concise and crisp lines. This camera was really designed for the professional who takes a lot of pictures and needs a fast speed camera with a lot of versitility. It is a heavy format camera built on a 35mm frame and but is easy to hold but can be a bit clunky. The features of the D2xs make taking pictures easy after reveiwing the owners amnual. This camera is a must for the ameture who takes lots of pictures or the professional.

Well I know this is a great product because I had the D2x. It said that it is the same as the D2x and if you want the functions like the D2xs on your D2x, yu can just update the firmware. I don't want to go through all of that especially when you have a place like Ebay where you can make great deals and have a great auction in your budget.

Really, I know it's the same camera but its nothing like having the official product especially if it the last of its kind (said to be the last professional DX camera by Nikon).

I purchased this item but i have not received any info yet since 10 days. I sent several emails but oneone responded me.

Beautiful camera. It was all I hoped it would be. Seller was a great communicater and very quick to respond to my inquiries. This gentleman is highly recommended.

This is a great camera although it is considered somewhat outdated by pro photograpers. This is great news since it's price has dropped now from $4000 when it was announced to around $1600 now for a used model. It has a few realy nice updates not available on the original D2x such as bright and better lcd same as the one on D200 and also viewfinder shading in the high speed crop mode. Other than that is exactly the same as a D2x with the firmware update performed. Perhaps with better image processing. Something to consider: the price difference between a D2X and a D2xs is around $600 for used models, and for the price of a used D2x you can get a new D300 if you serch hard enough.

I have a couple of the D2X bodies. This s is awesome. The buffer is huge. The auto iso is great. There are many other upgrades. This body compared to the D2X is a must have. Now I have to sell two D2X bodies so I can get the s models...WoW...

I like the Nikon line of products because of it's durability,dependable and professional craftsmanship of the camera. The features are all of what I expected and more.I brought this camera first because it was resonably priced
and claim of good condition and I wanted to upgrade my exixting equiptment.

This was purchased for my daughter a professional photographer. She is trilled with the camera and quality of pictures and camera "build"

When you want the best go for nikon, worth every penny

Even though it is last year's model it is a huge step up from the d70 and d80. super fast, super clear, and more functions.

Nikon has good name in the market, D2xs is the top of product line before D3. Now, D2xs is the good buy based on the price vs performance, especially if the item is in good shape, good condition, and good performance.