Nikon D2X (2004)

Name: Nikon D2X
Brand: Nikon

A professional digital SLR introduced in 2004 with a 12.4-megapixel DX-format sensor and high-speed shooting modes.

Overview

The Nikon D2X is a professional digital SLR made by Nikon and introduced on September 16, 2004. It was built for full-time professional photographers, so durability, quick response and high resolution came first. It has an 11-point autofocus system, instant operation and fast continuous shooting, tuned for demanding environments. In 2005 it was Nikon's flagship DSLR, and it beat the consumer and semi-professional models on resolution and build quality by a wide margin.

Specifications

Sensor	CMOS sensor, DX format
Sensor size	23.7 x 15.7mm (Standard DX size)
Resolution	12.4 megapixels
Crop factor	1.5x
High speed crop mode	uses center 12 x 18 mm section (approx. 2x crop factor)
Continuous shooting (Full frame)	5 FPS
Continuous shooting (High-speed crop)	8 FPS
Buffer	21 frames (JPEG) / 15 frames (NEF/RAW); 35 frames (JPEG) / 26 frames (NEF) in high-speed crop mode
Image sizes (Normal)	4,288 x 2,848, 3,216 x 2,126, 2,144 x 1,424
Image sizes (High-speed crop)	3,216 x 2,136 (6.9 MP), 2,400 x 1,600, 1,600 x 1,064
Shutter speed range	30s to 1/8000s, Bulb
Flash sync speed	1/250s
ISO range	100 - 800
ISO extended (pushed)	H1 (ISO 1600), H2 (ISO 3200)
Dimensions	158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 in)
Weight	1,070 g (2.4 lb / 38 oz) body only
Metering	1,005-pixel RGB sensor
LCD	2.5-inch, approx. 230,000-dot TFT LCD
Autofocus	11-point AF system
Storage	CompactFlash (CF) Type I/II, Microdrive
File formats	NEF (RAW), TIFF, JPEG
White balance	Five customizable manual presets
Voice memos	Yes, with built-in microphone and speaker
Flash	i-TTL and D-TTL flash control
Interface	USB 2.0 (Mini-B connector)
Battery	EN-EL4a rechargeable Li-ion battery
Battery life (CIPA)	3,800 shots per charge

Design

The body is magnesium alloy, which makes it tough. There is a user-configurable function button. The camera can show per-channel RGB histograms, which helps with checking exposure.

Context

The D2X was Nikon's flagship professional DSLR in 2005. It followed the earlier D2-series models and offered higher resolution than the speed-focused D2H. The D2Xs replaced it in June 2006, and the Nikon D3 and D300 eventually superseded it. Next to the D200, the D2X had better build and more professional features, at a higher price and weight. The D70 sat in a much more affordable segment and did less.

Market

In 2013, used Nikon D2X units sold for approximately $600. Online listings priced well below the then-current market price of ~$4,450 in 2006 were flagged as potential scams.

Market Value

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│ NIKON D2X                                                       Nov 2026 │
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│ High      $417                                    Latest            $104 │
│ Median    $173                                    Trend                — │
│ Low       $75                                     Volume          ~14/mo │
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│         2026-04                      2026-06                      2026-08│
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