I would avoid any used camera and if $ is an issue get a new D70S. Used cameras are a mixed bag. When your talking about a used D1x you must realize that repair costs will be at the pro level. Very expensive. Caveat Emptor
I have owned nearly all the Nikon dslr cameras. Get the D1x and likely you can find a mint used one With the buffer upgrade (if you need a deeper buffer , many do not) for about 1000bux. Hands down a better camera if you can shoot at ISO800 and below . You will love the feel of the camera and the images are just wonderful
If you are truly undecided, spend some more time reading around here. You will find that each one has its own unique personality and is well represented here with thoughtful opinions and image samples. Individual strengths and weaknesses of each body, weighed against your requirements, will ultimately make your decision for you.
what type of photographya re you in to? Is it something more amatuerish or pro level? If you like to have fun and do not need any advanced settings then get a D100 or D70. If you need more oprtions, more freedom in your work and more settings to play with, then get a used D1X. I have bout almost 15 different used cameras from people on here and they have all been mint and worked like a charm. I even bought a camera last year that had 78,000 clicks on it and looked brand new and lasted me another 119,000 clicks until I decided to sell it and get something else. The last I heard the guy I sold it too has taken another 50,000 clicks on it and it still works.
So dont be affraid to buy used.
Especially from someone here.
depending on what you shoot, you might even be able to get a new D50 w/lens for 6 bills. A local retailer is selling them bundled with an 18-55 nikkor for $599!
I have, like Mcfadden, owned just about every Nikon DSLR out there. I have even owned some of the camera bodies McFadden has owned.
There is not doubt that you get a richer fuller picture with a D1X. It won't have more MP than a D70 but the chip technology is different and how it handles light, and color are just hands down better images.
Ergonomically, they have their quirks. The D70 is a small camera with a small viewfinder (not as bad as the D70) and the D1X has, in my opinion, outdated historgram graphics.
The battery issue with the D1X is old hat, because most aftermarket people have changed to 2400NiMH batteries and fixed it.
But the biggest reason to buy a D1X is that it will last forever, relative to the D70 or D100. (Of course the D100 will last forever compared to the D70). It is just a sturdy professional camera....like a volvo solid and dependable.
I own D1x. Never complain about battery. Most time, I got approx 300 pictures per battery. Unless you always play with menu or depend on review picture on LCD then battery will be short life.
Think of old day we used to live with film camera which we never see any review LCD.
