Nikon's high-resolution pro DSLR — the D2Xs, 12MP APS-C, F mount, 2006.
The Nikon D2Xs, released in 2006, was the refined high-resolution member of Nikon's second-generation professional DSLR line, updating the D2X for studio, commercial and photojournalism work where detail mattered. It sat alongside the speed-oriented D2Hs as the resolution counterpart.
This is a professional digital SLR with an integrated vertical grip, taking Nikon F-mount lenses through an optical pentaprism viewfinder. It uses an APS-C sensor of roughly 12 megapixels, considerably more than the D2H family, with continuous shooting around 5 frames per second and a faster crop-mode option. It is a stills-only professional body without video.
The D2Xs suited studio, portrait, landscape and photojournalism photographers needing higher resolution for print and cropping. Its 12-megapixel sensor gave more detail at the cost of the D2H's outright speed, and a high-speed crop mode traded resolution for frame rate when required. Handling follows the sealed dual-grip D2 body built for professional field use.
Request the shutter actuation count against the professional-class rated life in the hundreds of thousands of cycles. Inspect the sensor for dust and marks, test the rear screen for dead or stuck pixels, and check the card and battery door latches. Confirm the EN-EL4 style battery holds charge and that a charger is present, since batteries and chargers of this generation are ageing and can be hard to source.