Overview
The Nikon D2X was flown by NASA astronauts across 4 identified missions from 2007–2009, contributing 426 identifiable frames to the public astronaut photography archive. Traced by manufacturer serial number, a single body has been identified in the public archive. The Nikon D2X was released by Nikon in February 2005.
Body S/N 5038648 is the most heavily documented in the archive, contributing 426 identifiable frames across 2 missions including ISS017, ISS016.
The Nikon D2X bodies were used with a range of lenses in orbit — the most-used include the Unidentified Nikon lens, Sigma APO 300-800 F5.6 EX DG HSM, and 18.0-200.0 mm f/3.5-5.6. The full lens roster appears in the sidebar.
Bodies identified
Each identifiable body of the Nikon D2X that appears in NASA's public astronaut photography archive, sorted by frame count.
- 5038648
Commercial availability
Nikon D2X on the used market
The bodies documented above are the specific units NASA sent to orbit. The commercial market carries the same Nikon D2X model at accessible prices for collectors, photographers, and researchers. Listings shown are the same model, not the specific bodies flown.
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