Really excellent resolution in full-frame mode, images hold together very well when printed large
Untouched camera JPEGs are slightly soft, but the upside is that theyre very smooth, virtually no digital artifacts
8 frame/second top speed in high-spee...
Auto white balance tends to struggle with artificial light sources
Image noise at ISO 1600 and 3200 is higher than some competing models, anti-noise processing loses some subtle subject detail
"Official" sensitivity range of ISO 100-800 is sm...
While it represents only a relatively minor upgrade relative to the original D2X, the Nikon D2Xs remains an exceptionally strong competitor in the professional SLR market. It offers exceptional versatility through its dual-resolution, dual-speed design...
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Published: 2007-02-09, Author: Philip , review by: cnet.com
Top-notch image quality; professional body; very low noise even at high ISOs.
Expensive; large and heavy; no full-frame sensor.
Nikons flagship dSLR ranks among the best 35mm-format cameras currently made, but some pros may take umbrage with its less-than-full-frame sensor.
Abstract: The Nikon D2Xs digital SLR camera is easily one of the most anticipated camera releases of the year. Featuring a 12.4-megapixel image sensor, this upgrade of Nikons most popular professional SLR adds a major boost to battery life and an optional wi-fi...
Abstract: Another is the enhanced battery life, which Nikon claims can yield up to 3800 shots per full charge. While we didn’t click away to test this (someone at Nikon USA did, but we won’t say who) we ran around shooting for a few days, including inte...
So what´s the argument for buying the D2Xs over a cheaper model? Well, the build-quality is far superior, with the D2Xs designed to take some serious bashing. If resolution is really important then the slightly larger results from the D2Xs will be ap...
Abstract: Nikon’s D2Xs is the successor to the company’s top-flight 12.4-megapixel D2X professional digital SLR. The new model features a new 2.5-inch screen, along with an improved viewfinder, enhanced metering accuracy, longer battery life and a raft...
Abstract: The D2Xs is Nikons new and updated flagship digital SLR. This professional workhorse includes new features, plus some tweaks over the D2x, which it replaces. The D2Xs retains its predecessors excellent body, with functional ergonomics, but the rear 2...
