Nikon D3
12.87 megapixels
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User Score (26)9.8
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Expert Score (13)9.7
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Design (2)9.1
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This is a single-lens reflex digital camera that has around 12.1 million effective pixels. In addition, it can do up to nine fps for continuous shooting as long as it’s in its full FX resolution. The said camera also has a 170 degree wide-angle viewing and protection for tempered-glass. The images are then stored to CF I/II cards. There are many options for the playback functions – full frame, shooting data, auto image rotation, thumbnails, slide show, zoom, highlight point display and the histogram indication.
Details
The video output can be either NTSC or PAL. It has a high-speed USB for its interface. The focusing screen of this camera is Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen. Its exposure meter coupling is a combination of the CPI and AI. The picture control system can be standard, monochrome, vivid and neutral. Just like any other camera, it also has a self timer.
Manufacturer's Specs
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Effective pixels12.1 million
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Image sensorCMOS sensor, 36.0 x 23.9 mm; total pixels: 12.87 million; Nikon FX format
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Image size (pixels)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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SensitivityISO 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 mediaCompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA); Microdrives
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LCD monitor3-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 meteringTTL 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 modes1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, 2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S), 3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A), 4) Manual (M)
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InterfaceHi-speed USB
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Power sourcesOne Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EL4, Quick Charger MH-22, AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)
- 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) an…
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Reviewer: review.techradar.com2 weeks ago
- Overall 10
Good as the cheaper model is, we suspect you're always going to be wondering whether the D3 wouldn't have been the better professional buy. Read more
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Nikon D3
Reviewer: photographyblog.com18 February 2008- Overall 10
- Design 9
- Value for money 9
- Features 10
- Ease of use 9
- Picture quality 10
The Nikon D3 has got to be the top choice for anyone wanting high quality, rapid-fire image capture, or extremely low light photography without flash, who is not otherwise wedded to the Canon system. Press – sports and news – photographers are the ones who are going to get the most out of its capabilities, which stretch beyond those needed by the average photo hobbyist, and these professionals are also the ones most likely to be able to stomach that price tag wi... Read more
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Nikon D3
Reviewer: Think Camera12 February 2008- Overall 9
- Design 9
- Value for money 8
- Features 10
Is the Nikon D3 the best digital SLR Nikon have ever made? Oh yes... By a country mile. But is it better than the 1DS Mk III? You'll have to wait until we test one of those. To my eye it easily beats anything else for image quality and noise but there's the thorny question of the D300 - Nikon may have made that a bit too good. Either way £3,200 is a lot more than a D300 and a lot less than a 1DS Mk III. Read more
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Camera Test: Nikon D3
Reviewer: Pop Photo01 January 2008The Pop Photo Lab results are in, and they prove why Nikon's $5,000 pro-level DSLR is the low-light world champ. Read more
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Reviewer: ephotozine.com31 October 2007
- Overall 10
- Features 10
- Performance 10
The D3 is an awesome piece of kit that has no doubt sent a lot of other camera manufacturers running back to their drawing boards. Read more
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Reviewer: MDJAK, Fredmiranda01 April 2008
- Overall 10
This camera has such a solid feel; great sounding shutter, and is just right there and ready for business. I can't wait to get some long glass for it. Results have been spot on, especially in the focusing department. Sharp, sharp results even in RAW mode, requiring very little sharpening or PP of any kind. Highly recommended. Read more
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Reviewer: Bernardo - United States, Let's go digital30 November 2007
- Overall 10
An amazing camera this is! The Nikon D3 delivers outstanding image quality. The quality at ISO 3200-6400 absolutely surprised me. Also the handling and operating works smoothly. The AF of the Nikon D3 is very fast and even in low light I haven't experienced any problems focussing. Read more
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D3 AF --- combination of various problems
Nikon D3 overview...
forum.photo.net: 23 December 2007 Read more
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D3 test shots of 300f4 with and without 1.4x
Nikon D3 overview
forum.photo.net: 23 December 2007 Read more
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Choosing my first camera...
Nikon d3 hands down
forum.dpreview.com: Read more
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Beginning pro camera suggestions
Nikon D3 is your best choice.
forum.dpreview.com: Read more
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Holiday/Christmas Wish list
2 x Nikon d3 and hope santa foots the bill.
forum.photo.net: 03 November 2007 Read more
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