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<p>I think it was apx 180 €.<br> But the body was in perfect condition. And after a few weeks of regular use (I must say with greath pleasure) I must revise my review a bit :-)<br> * The battery system is a shame. One can charge a battery and a week later the battery is dead. But a new battery is OK for 150 pictures. And they are cheap. I charge them the day before the shoot and that is working well.<br> * The sensor is OK for A3 prints if you dont crop. If I go for A4 prints, a crop is possible.<br> * I had to buy a new bag (costing >1/2 the price of the body) for the body and the lenses. Heavy stuff.<br> Succes with finding a good example!</p>

<p>After using the camera a few weeks some + and - point:<br> * Very good ergonomics and handlig. Buttons are were you expect them, everything is made to take pictures.<br> * Super build quality<br> * Super fast, especilly with AF-D lenses. Faster than with EF-S lenses, unless you use pro EF-S. Fast start-up and fast action camera. Faster than most 2014 camera models.<br> * Mpixel count is ok up to 30x40 cm print<br> * Bad battery system, 150 x TIFF, 100 x Raw on 1 charge, even with a new battery. But the battery only costs 30 € incl shipping<br> * No Raw+JPeg save mode<br> * Only up to 2Gbyte card.<br> * Cheap but still almost expensive as a Nikon 3000 series.<br> * Heavy to carry around all day<br> * Good viewfinder, even with glasses<br> * Super focus system, even in the dark it works fine</p> <p>Even with all the - remarks, I love this camera.<br> * Nice colours</p>

<p>I recently bought a D1x. Great camera. I first had doubts about the 6 Mpixel since I usually print up to A3 (12 x 16 inch). But after a few days testing and now using, I can assure the in-camera processing is super and I can print wihout problems on A3. I did a few macro shots and a portrait session and the results are greath. The speed of the camera combined to the feel and ergonomics is top and not outdated at all. Only the weight is a problem at the end of the day. But that also has something to do with the glass I use. <br> The D1X has a firewire socket. So, no iPad upload possible to do a quick check on results. I used my Surface tablet and a cheap card reader. Works faster and at full file size. BTW, I never use an on camera display to check results. And with the small display on a D1x, looking at the results is like looking at a stamp.<br> You certainly need a couple of spare battery packs since the camera speed reduces battery life. The 35 AFD focusses faster on this camera than a 35 AFS. This thing can focus a heavy 35-135 in a blink of an eye. What a tork the in-camera motor can deliver! And you can take 10 pictures (NEF setting) in a few seconds without waiting for a memory to buffer. A spare battey only costs 24 €.<br> Combines this camera with fast Nikon prime lenses you can make super pictures.<br> The only thing I want now is a D2x (but I can wait till second hand prices drop).</p>

<p>I recently bought a D1x. I have several cameras but was attracted to the D1x by the reflection of craftmanship that goes with the camera. I will receive the camera next week, looking forward to it. </p>