Nikon D2Xs review
Design
Built Tough
As with the previous model, there is much to like in the D2Xs. We adore the way this camera feels. It’s big and reasonably heavy, but the magnesium shell is tough and commands respect – you get the feeling this camera would survive in extreme conditions.
Adaptable
Despite the high-end, high-tech features, the camera can be as simple as you want it to be; however, it’s good that it offers so much more – and all fairly easily. The menu system is especially clear and easy to navigate, and the D2Xs is endlessly adaptable to suit the photographer’s working methods or personal style.
I’m sure there are people questioning the point of in-camera crop, or direct black and white. But in a professional environment, particularly news, sport or even paparazzi, there isn’t enough time to casually convert Raw files and tune up your images. They need to leave the camera and be uploaded as fast as possible. The Times picture desk, for example, isn’t going to use pictures that arrive 10 minutes too late: they’ll use the first and best.
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April 13 11:27
John Gatchell
As this old pro begins to age, the price has fallen to the point where more and more folks can enjoy the abilities and "feel" of a camera such as this. It is a winner and provides as much as it did when first introduced.
February 28 13:56
Mark Regan - The Regsy
Got one for the same price I paid for a used S2 pro a couple of years ago. This is a great camera, fast, realiable, accurate and producing excellent image quality up to ISO 640 and then manageable noise up through the rest of its range. There are more seetings than you can shake a stick at but as ever the Nikon menus and the wealth of command controls on the camera make it all a breeze. Brick like construction, legendary reliablility and great images at a price that won't break the bank. 10/10 for me.