Comments on: The Nikon D2X: A Review Three Years Too Late http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/01/20/the-nikon-d2x-a-review-three-years-too-late/ ...because my life is just as boring as yours. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:44:06 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Brian McKay http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/01/20/the-nikon-d2x-a-review-three-years-too-late/comment-page-1/#comment-16222 Brian McKay Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:05:43 +0000 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/01/20/the-nikon-d2x-a-review-three-years-too-late/#comment-16222 I've made-do with two D100s (pathetic, I know) since 2002. I just received a D2X that I bought via eBay for $1275 + postage, and I love it. Apparently it's one of the last D2X made and was a 'dentist's camera,' because it's pristine, with only 798 shutter actuations. Everyone else seems to be salivating over D3, D700 and D300, but this mint-condition DX-format body cost me so much less! I’ve made-do with two D100s (pathetic, I know) since 2002. I just received a D2X that I bought via eBay for $1275 + postage, and I love it. Apparently it’s one of the last D2X made and was a ‘dentist’s camera,’ because it’s pristine, with only 798 shutter actuations. Everyone else seems to be salivating over D3, D700 and D300, but this mint-condition DX-format body cost me so much less!

]]> By: Jayson Jones http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/01/20/the-nikon-d2x-a-review-three-years-too-late/comment-page-1/#comment-15093 Jayson Jones Thu, 15 May 2008 18:33:55 +0000 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/01/20/the-nikon-d2x-a-review-three-years-too-late/#comment-15093 I have owned a D2X for about 18 months now. I bought it because of it's indestructible build and features you mentioned. It is NOT a lightweight to carry all day, but I do (with the able assistance of a monopod) I am enjoying it and would not give it up. UUMM about the focus problems......yup I have them too. Jayson Jones Columbus, OH, USA I have owned a D2X for about 18 months now. I bought it because of it’s indestructible build and features you mentioned. It is NOT a lightweight to carry all day, but I do (with the able assistance of a monopod) I am enjoying it and would not give it up. UUMM about the focus problems……yup I have them too.

Jayson Jones
Columbus, OH, USA

]]> By: dalegaspi http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/01/20/the-nikon-d2x-a-review-three-years-too-late/comment-page-1/#comment-14415 dalegaspi Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:47:04 +0000 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/01/20/the-nikon-d2x-a-review-three-years-too-late/#comment-14415 John, I only speak of the D200. Yes, I use a calibrated monitor (with Gretag-MacBeth Eye-One)...checking the color histogram in Photoshop shows that color shift, too. BUT...i would say that the magenta bias is more apparent when used in conjunction with Capture NX... John, I only speak of the D200. Yes, I use a calibrated monitor (with Gretag-MacBeth Eye-One)…checking the color histogram in Photoshop shows that color shift, too.

BUT…i would say that the magenta bias is more apparent when used in conjunction with Capture NX…

]]> By: John http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/01/20/the-nikon-d2x-a-review-three-years-too-late/comment-page-1/#comment-14414 John Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:33:55 +0000 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/01/20/the-nikon-d2x-a-review-three-years-too-late/#comment-14414 Nikon DSLR's magenta biased?? Never heard that one before. My D70 tends err toward the cyan fairly regularly, never even remotely magenta. Are you using a calibrated monitor? If not, it's probably your monitor that's off, not your cameras. Nikon DSLR’s magenta biased?? Never heard that one before. My D70 tends err toward the cyan fairly regularly, never even remotely magenta. Are you using a calibrated monitor? If not, it’s probably your monitor that’s off, not your cameras.

]]> By: Mel Hughes http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/01/20/the-nikon-d2x-a-review-three-years-too-late/comment-page-1/#comment-14413 Mel Hughes Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:27:33 +0000 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/01/20/the-nikon-d2x-a-review-three-years-too-late/#comment-14413 Thanks for the very objective review. I am an upgrade behind you, having switched over to digital Nikons with a D70 in late 2004. I just got a D200 last summer. While I covet the higher ISO performance of the D3 and its sibling D300, I may have to wait for the next generation, the D400? before moving up. But reading your findings, the D2X or D2X(s) looks like an excellent candidate for an additional body. Thanks for the very objective review. I am an upgrade behind you, having switched over to digital Nikons with a D70 in late 2004. I just got a D200 last summer. While I covet the higher ISO performance of the D3 and its sibling D300, I may have to wait for the next generation, the D400? before moving up. But reading your findings, the D2X or D2X(s) looks like an excellent candidate for an additional body.

]]> By: dalegaspi http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/01/20/the-nikon-d2x-a-review-three-years-too-late/comment-page-1/#comment-14365 dalegaspi Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:06:46 +0000 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/01/20/the-nikon-d2x-a-review-three-years-too-late/#comment-14365 ^^^ I have updated the review to reflect these additional D300 features. Thanks for dropping by. ^^^ I have updated the review to reflect these additional D300 features. Thanks for dropping by.

]]> By: Pete http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/01/20/the-nikon-d2x-a-review-three-years-too-late/comment-page-1/#comment-14363 Pete Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:00:07 +0000 http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/01/20/the-nikon-d2x-a-review-three-years-too-late/#comment-14363 You omitted a number of other D300 advantages: (1) Superior jpegs (no more RAW except for extreme situations or the desire for a backup) (2) CA correction (3) Focus fine-tuning (4) many better AF features - not just for sports. The list goes on....nice try! You omitted a number of other D300 advantages: (1) Superior jpegs (no more RAW except for extreme situations or the desire for a backup) (2) CA correction (3) Focus fine-tuning (4) many better AF features – not just for sports.

The list goes on….nice try!

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