Nikon D2X's are coming . . . at DVinfo.net

Jeff Donald · September 16th, 2004, 07:52 AM

Nikon has announced the D2X, a 12.4 MP dSLR.

John DeLuca · September 16th, 2004, 10:46 AM

Ive been waiting for the D2X for awhile now. Im hoping it will retire my medium format! Lets hope it doesnt carry a price tag like the 1DS which price hasnt dropped much, if any, since its release date.

John

Jeff Donald · September 16th, 2004, 11:04 AM

Its rumored the street price will be over $5000.

Alex Ratson · September 16th, 2004, 01:51 PM

Also, the F6 has bean announced as well, which is replacing both the F5 and F100. The D2X is supposed to be $4000Us when it first hits stores.

Don Parrish · September 16th, 2004, 01:54 PM

The slinging of the first sword draws blood, who is brave enough and strong enough to strike next ???

Jeff Donald · September 16th, 2004, 02:05 PM

Nikon hasn't announced pricing, but several sites (Rob Galbraith, DP Review) are reporting a $5000 plus street price when it ships after the first of the year.

Alex Ratson · September 16th, 2004, 02:13 PM

My source is right below Nikon it self. I have known these specs since yesterday morning.

Jeff Donald · September 16th, 2004, 02:36 PM

If that's correct, that'll be great news for Nikon shooters.

Bernard Diaz · September 16th, 2004, 06:12 PM

Those Nikon shooters will have to anxiously await for another 4 months before they start shipping these puppies.
At least thats what I read.

Jeff Donald · September 16th, 2004, 06:39 PM

Yes, Nikon is only saying delivery will be after the first of the year.

John DeLuca · September 16th, 2004, 07:44 PM

Jeff,

I read the D2X is NOT a full frame sensor. Also, im not a fan of CMOS sensors :(

John

Jeff Donald · September 16th, 2004, 07:57 PM

Nikon is maintaining the 1.5x crop factor with the new D2x. Nikon refers to it as the DX sensor. In order to cram 12+ million pixels into that small of a space, Nikon had to drastically reduce the pixel size. Smaller pixels mean higher noise levels and is rumored to be the reason the camera only has 800 ISO. The DX sensor is indeed a CMOS chip and this is Nikons first foray into this area. It wouldn't surprise me to see a number of firmware upgrades for this camera as Nikon attempts to deal with the idiosyncrasies of a CMOS chip for the first time.

Alex Ratson · September 16th, 2004, 08:27 PM

Via the custom settings menu it is possible to boost the ISO up to an equivalent of 3200.

John DeLuca · January 4th, 2005, 11:28 PM

Anyone hear about shipping dates yet?

Alex Ratson · January 4th, 2005, 11:59 PM

It is due to be available February 25th of 2005 with a MSRP of $4995US. The expected street price will vary although should be in the ball park of $3900US.
Unless you have pre ordered the camera do not to expect to have one for a few months after the release date.

Hope This Helps,
Alex

September 16th, 2004, 07:52 AM	#1
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Nikon D2X's are coming . . . Nikon has announced the D2X, a 12.4 MP dSLR. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 16th, 2004, 11:04 AM	#3
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Its rumored the street price will be over $5000. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 16th, 2004, 02:05 PM	#6
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Nikon hasn't announced pricing, but several sites (Rob Galbraith, DP Review) are reporting a $5000 plus street price when it ships after the first of the year. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 16th, 2004, 02:36 PM	#8
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	If that's correct, that'll be great news for Nikon shooters. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 16th, 2004, 06:39 PM	#10
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Yes, Nikon is only saying delivery will be after the first of the year. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 16th, 2004, 10:46 AM	#2
John DeLuca Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 496	Ive been waiting for the D2X for awhile now. Im hoping it will retire my medium format! Lets hope it doesnt carry a price tag like the 1DS which price hasnt dropped much, if any, since its release date. John

September 16th, 2004, 01:51 PM	#4
Alex Ratson Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Squamish, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 149	Also, the F6 has bean announced as well, which is replacing both the F5 and F100. The D2X is supposed to be $4000Us when it first hits stores.

September 16th, 2004, 01:54 PM	#5
Don Parrish Major Player Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tavares Fla Posts: 541	The slinging of the first sword draws blood, who is brave enough and strong enough to strike next ???

September 16th, 2004, 02:13 PM	#7
Alex Ratson Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Squamish, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 149	My source is right below Nikon it self. I have known these specs since yesterday morning.

September 16th, 2004, 06:12 PM	#9
Bernard Diaz Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 151	Those Nikon shooters will have to anxiously await for another 4 months before they start shipping these puppies. At least thats what I read.

September 16th, 2004, 07:44 PM	#11
John DeLuca Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 496	NOT A FULL FRAME SENSOR! Jeff, I read the D2X is NOT a full frame sensor. Also, im not a fan of CMOS sensors :( John

September 16th, 2004, 07:57 PM	#12
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Nikon is maintaining the 1.5x crop factor with the new D2x. Nikon refers to it as the DX sensor. In order to cram 12+ million pixels into that small of a space, Nikon had to drastically reduce the pixel size. Smaller pixels mean higher noise levels and is rumored to be the reason the camera only has 800 ISO. The DX sensor is indeed a CMOS chip and this is Nikons first foray into this area. It wouldn't surprise me to see a number of firmware upgrades for this camera as Nikon attempts to deal with the idiosyncrasies of a CMOS chip for the first time. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 16th, 2004, 08:27 PM	#13
Alex Ratson Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Squamish, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 149	Via the custom settings menu it is possible to boost the ISO up to an equivalent of 3200.

January 4th, 2005, 11:28 PM	#14
John DeLuca Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 496	Anyone hear about shipping dates yet?

January 4th, 2005, 11:59 PM	#15
Alex Ratson Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Squamish, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 149	It is due to be available February 25th of 2005 with a MSRP of $4995US. The expected street price will vary although should be in the ball park of $3900US. Unless you have pre ordered the camera do not to expect to have one for a few months after the release date. Hope This Helps, Alex