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Nikon D3 Digital SLR Camera
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The D3 digital SLR camera was designated European Professional Camera 2008-2009, and the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED and the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED were named European Professional Lens 2008-2009.
The D3 had already earned the CAMERA GRAND PRIX 2008 award from Japan's Camera Press Club, as well as the Best D-SLR Professional in Europe 2008 from Europe's Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), giving it a total of three major photo industry honors to date.
The Nikon D3 is the first full frame (FX format) Nikon, offering amazing image quality due to the fact that the pixels on the 12.1- megapixel CMOS sensor are much larger than usual. These large pixels help to produce very low levels of noise, even at high ISO settings.
The high-speed operation and focusing, combined with the nine frames per second continuous shooting mode in FX format, make it a good camera for action and sports photography, as well as the ideal DSLR for all round professional photographers.
Nikon D3 12.1MP FX Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
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Effective pixels |
12.1 million |
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Image sensor |
CMOS sensor, 36.0 x 23.9 mm; total pixels: 12.87 million; Nikon FX format |
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Image size |
FX format (36 x 24): 4,256 x 2,832 [L], 3,184 x 2,120 [M], 2,128 x 1,416 [S]
5:4 (30 x 24): 3,552 x 2,832 [L], 2,656 x 2,120 [M], 1,776 x 1,416 [S]
DX format (24 x 16): 2,784 x 1,848 [L], 2,080 x 1,384 [M], 1,392 x 920 [S] |
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Sensitivity |
ISO 200 to 6,400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV; sensitivity decreases approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 (ISO 100 equivalent) EV below ISO 200, and increases approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 (ISO 12,800 equivalent), or 2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent) EV over ISO 6,400 |
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Storage media |
CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA); Microdrives |
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LCD monitor |
3-in., approx. 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide-viewing-angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment |
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Exposure metering |
TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor
1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data)
2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-, 15- or 20-mm circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame
3) Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used) |
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Exposure modes |
1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program
2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
4) Manual (M) |
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Interface |
Hi-speed USB |
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Power sources |
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EL4, Quick Charger MH-22, AC Adapter EH-6 (optional) |
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Dimensions
(W x H x D) |
Approx. 159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm (6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in.) |
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Weight |
Approx. 1,240 g (2.7 lb.) without battery, memory card, body cap or accessory shoe cover |
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Nikon D3 12.1MP FX Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
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* Nikon's original FX-format CMOS image sensor with 36.0 (H) x 23.9 (V) mm image size; 12.1 effective megapixels
* Compatible with three image-sensor formats – FX format (36 x 24), 5:4 (30 x 24) and DX format (24 x 16)
* Sensitivity range ISO 200 to 6400 at normal setting for exceptionally high-quality images; can be set to ISO-equivalent 25,600
* Incorporates Nikon's original EXPEED digital image processing concept
* Nikon's original Scene Recognition system, utilizing the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, greatly improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance
* New 51-point autofocus system features 15 cross-type sensors that maximize the potential of lenses with apertures as small as f/5.6
* High-speed continuous shooting at approx. 9 frames per second [FX format (36 x 24)/5:4 (30 x 24)]/approx. 11 fps [DX format (24 x 16)] *1
* Newly employed Picture Control System enables creation of desired picture with preferred tones
* Accurate focal-plane contrast AF*2 available with built-in Liveview mode
* Wireless Transmitter WT-4*3 (optional) realizes wireless connection of cameras with a PC, enabling thumbnail display of images taken with up to five of them, and downloading of images selected
* CF card double slot accepts two CF cards
* Quick response with approx. 0.12 sec. startup time and 37 ms Shutter-release time lag
* Viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.7x magnification in FX format
* High-definition (920,000 dots), 170? viewing angle, 3-inch VGA LCD monitor with tempered glass
* Active D-Lighting optimizes tone reproduction in both shadows and highlights
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On the D3 and D300, you can change lenses. That’s a big deal, allowing you to choose the best lens to match the situation.
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"I recently sold my Canon 1DS Mark2 and the accompaning 14 mm wide angle lenses because after trying out a Nikon D3 I found the Nikons pictures so much better."
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"The D3 is a very rugged, quite dependable, camera that is capable of 9 frame-per-second bursts and an ISO range up to 25,000, coupled to an extremely sophisticated 51-zone AF system (There is also an impressive-looking 3-inch LCD monitor located on the camera back, that's capable of almost instantaneous live-view.). In short, this is the dream camera for any professional or serious amateur photographer who was seeking a rugged, full-frame sensor digital SLR camera from Nikon. "
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