Upgrading to D2x

[MitchStrp]

With that being said will my lenses fit just fine? (Nikon 3200) Im in the midst of a ton of research and before figured I could cut out a few searches through google by asking my fellow TPF nerds. I plan on keeping the other body if I can and if both lenses fit then it would be ideal! Thanks guys!!

 

[MitchStrp]

So what ive read is the D3200 is 23.7x 15.4 and the D2x is 23.6 x 15.6 so is it close enough to fit?

 

[tirediron]

They're both DX bodies, the sensor sizes vary by fractions of a mm in each dimension, but it's not going to affect anything!

 

[MitchStrp]

awesome!! Thank you so much!!

 

[Ballistics]

Is that really an upgrade?

 

[Garbz]

Erm what are you after in the upgrade? If all you want is a reliable metal body then by all means go for it. If image quality is any consideration then don't do it. The D3200 has a much better image quality than the D2x which is no surprise given that it's !!!!9!!!! years old.

 

[orb9220]

Yep agreed unless you can specify exactly why a D2x?
As a used D90 or D300(s) for pro build with metering of older Ai or Ai-s faster & beefier AF would go further than a D2x.
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[shadowlands]

I have a D300, but I still want to grab a D2h or D2x one day... I know about the noise and all, but I held one and it's a beautiful beast!!!
Always looking to score a deal.

 

[Patrice]

OP, you want a D2x then go for it. Nice camera and very nice images at base ISO.

 

[Ballistics]

OP, you want a D2x then go for it. Nice camera and very nice images at base ISO.

Yeah, we wouldn't want to point him in the right direction or anything.

 

[Mike_E]

OP, you want a D2x then go for it. Nice camera and very nice images at base ISO.

Yeah, we wouldn't want to point him in the right direction or anything.

Oh, come on, I shot my Contax llla the other day and it worked fine.

I wouldn't mind having a D2x either, it'd look good next to the F3HP (that still takes great photos).

 

[MitchStrp]

Friend has one shoots photos for transworld skateboarding and his is fine.. 8 fps at 7mp.. Im not using it for what most people would, it will always have a fish eye and in dangers way shooting skateboarding. I picked one up very cheap locally today and really really enjoy it. btw D2x was announced in 2004 and released in 2005 so technically 8 years This camera will be very nice and affordable and is still cheap enough where a flying skateboarding hitting it wouldnt make me too sick to my stomach.

 

[djacobox372]

Friend has one shoots photos for transworld skateboarding and his is fine.. 8 fps at 7mp.. Im not using it for what most people would, it will always have a fish eye and in dangers way shooting skateboarding. I picked one up very cheap locally today and really really enjoy it. btw D2x was announced in 2004 and released in 2005 so technically 8 years This camera will be very nice and affordable and is still cheap enough where a flying skateboarding hitting it wouldnt make me too sick to my stomach.

Understand, you may also consider a D300 with a grip and some strong AA--shoots just as fast as a d2x (when gripped with AAs), has better IQ, costs a little less, and sports a larger LCD

 

[Ballistics]

Friend has one shoots photos for transworld skateboarding and his is fine.. 8 fps at 7mp.. Im not using it for what most people would, it will always have a fish eye and in dangers way shooting skateboarding. I picked one up very cheap locally today and really really enjoy it. btw D2x was announced in 2004 and released in 2005 so technically 8 years This camera will be very nice and affordable and is still cheap enough where a flying skateboarding hitting it wouldnt make me too sick to my stomach.

But it's still not an upgrade to the D3200.

 

[desmondlewissmith]

Did you buy it already? I'm selling mine in the next couple days.