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Nikon D3x

24.5 megapixels, first seen: 21 July 2006

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  • User Score (77)
    8.9 8.9 from 77 reviewers
  • Expert Score (21)
    9.0 9.0 from 21 reviewers
  • Design (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
  • Value for money (8)
    6.7 6.7 from 8 reviewers
  • Features (8)
    9.5 9.5 from 8 reviewers
  • Ease of use (8)
    9.2 9.2 from 8 reviewers
  • Performance (4)
    10 10 from 4 reviewers
  • Picture quality (8)
    9.8 9.8 from 8 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • for example, rivals meduim format came, highly configurable, build and handling, nice features and settings
  • limited color modes, long winded menus, lowered iso capability, surprisingly decent high iso, complicated controls

Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the Nikon D3X digital SLR. This exciting new camera employs a Nikon FX-format CMOS imaging sensor (35.9 x 24.0 mm) with an imaging area equivalent to 35mm film, and its 24.5 effective megapixels deliver images of striking quality and resolution.

Designed to meet the demands of a growing multitude of serious professionals, such as studio photographers, for whom exquisite detail is a vital part of their work,…

Specifications

  • Format
    Pro SLR
  • Max resolution
    6048 x 4032
  • Low resolution
    5056 x 4032, 4544 x 3024, 3968 x 2640, 3792 x 3024, 3024 x 2016, 2976 x 1976, 2528 x 2016, 1984 x 132
  • Image ratio w:h
    3:2
  • Effective pixels
    24.5 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    25.7 million
  • Sensor size
    35.9 x 24 mm (8.61 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    2.8 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CMOS
  • Sensor manufacturer
    Unknown

Release Date

  • First seen
    21 July 2006

Nikon D3x

The Nikon D3x is a digital SLR with a 35.9 x 24.0mm CMOD sensor that supports 25.72 million pixels (24.5 million effective pixels) and captures images up to a resolution of 6,048 x 4,032 (FX format). The camera has a top continuous shooting speed of 5 frames per second at full resolution. It has a 3 inch diagonal VGA TFT Super Density LCD monitor that supports 920,000 dots resolution with 170-degree wide-viewing angle. It has 7 levels brightness level adjustments with electronically contro…

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Nikon D3x

The Nikon D3x is a digital SLR with a 35.9 x 24.0mm CMOD sensor that supports 25.72 million pixels (24.5 million effective pixels) and captures images up to a resolution of 6,048 x 4,032 (FX format). The camera has a top continuous shooting speed of 5 frames per second at full resolution. It has a 3 inch diagonal VGA TFT Super Density LCD monitor that supports 920,000 dots resolution with 170-degree wide-viewing angle. It has 7 levels brightness level adjustments with electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane. Shutter speed is between 30 seconds -1/800 seconds. The camera also supports mirror lock up function, ISO 1600 sensitivity, MicroDrive©/CompactFlash© (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA) storage media. WAV/TIFF (RGB)/JPEG/RAW file format. The camera also supports Live View mode, Hi-speed USB connectivity, PAL / NTSC system, and HDMI interface. It is compatible with G or D AF NIKKOR, DX AF NIKKOR (except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) image size), AF NIKKOR (except 3D Color Matrix Metering II), AI-P NIKKOR (except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II) and non-CPU AI NIKKOR. The camera is powered by an EN-EL4a Lithium-ion battery that lasts up to 4,400 shots (CIPA) per charge. It measures 159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm and weighs 1,220 g.

Features

The Nikon D3x features 24.5-megapixel FX-format (35.9 x 24.0mm) CMOS sensor with large 5.94µm pixels for capturing detail and subtleties with dynamic range suitable for commercial applications. It features Nikon EXPEED image processing technologies that extends and assures image fidelity and reduces noise, even at high ISOs. The camera also features 138 MB processed NEF (RAW) 12 or 14 bit image files capabilities and allows users to select bit depths of 12-bit (4,096 tones) or 14-bit (16,384 tones) for image quality through a 16-bit processing pipeline which provide smoother tonal gradations. Its low noise ISO sensitivity from 100 to 1600 allows users to take photos in dimly lit environments, and with Live View, users can shoot images in instances where the viewfinder is hard to use. There are two Live View shooting modes with up to 27x magnification in the Tripod Mode. The camera also features 51-point AF system with 4 Dynamic AF modes, including 3D Focus Tracking; 1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System, Nikon Picture Control – for four preset options of Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome, and 9 customizable settings for personalized color control; magnesium-alloy construction that protects the camera from dust, moisture and electromagnetic interference; dual CF card slots with overflow, backup and copy options; and Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator.

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  1. Reviewer: DP Review
    19 February 2009
    Overall 9
    9.2
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Features 10
    9.5
    Performance 10
    9.5
    Picture quality 10
    9.5
     

    Review based on a production Nikon D3X , Firmware V1.0 Ever since the simultaneous announcement of the Nikon D1H and D1X back in 2001 Nikon's professional D 'single digit' series has been split into two - the X series designed for high resolution applications such as fashion or landscape photography and the H series for high speed sports type photography (lower resolution but faster continuous shooting). When the Nikon D3 was announced in August 2007 it did not carry an... Read more

  2. Nikon D3X: Camera Test

    Reviewer: Pop Photo
    25 April 2009

    You've read it here before: Megapixels aren't everything. Now that the 24.5MP Nikon D3X ($8,000, street, body only) has become the third full-frame DSLR to break the 20MP barrier, how well does that simple truth hold up? Read more

  3. Nikon D3x Review

    Reviewer: Warehouse Express
    16 April 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    " ...I felt like throwing all my other cameras away because they were dark age dinosaurs that were denying me any hope of photographic integrity. You zoom in, and in, and in, and in… and it’s still pin sharp.... " Read more

  4. Nikon D3x Review

    Reviewer: By Thom
    30 December 2008

    updated: 1/13/2009 updated: 1/17/2009 see top of Performance for a long note updated: 1/26/2009 Complete Redo Nikon D3x Review (Do Over) Same body, more pixels Add a comment or send Thom feedback on this article. As expected, I've received a tremendous amount of feedback on this review, both positive and negative. That includes contact from Nikon's marketing, who asked for a slight change (I had misquoted something), which I've made. Read more

  5. Nikon D3x

    27 April 2009

    Reviewing the Nikon D3x is a difficult task, as the camera is designed with a very specific type of user in mind. With a body that costs $8000 paired with a $2000 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, this camera is a substantial investment, a business expense rather than a personal purchase. In terms of image quality performance, the D3x did well, but scored slightly lower overall than the far less expensive Nikon D700. Where the D3x shines is in the breadth and depth of its control and... Read more

  1. An impossible DSLR

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    4 January 2009
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    In a nut shell D3x has the great 24megapixel. That's it! It's slower than the D3($4300) the ISO range is really suited for slower photography since it's geared toward the low ISO 50, and cuts off at 6400 instead of the ISO 25600 of D3 and D700, it's also way-way too costly at $8000 tag! Even Canon EOS 1Ds Mrk III has come down to $6500 with similar features, but the Canon is how many years old??? Nikon could/should have introduced something with stellar functionality at... Read more

  2. Incredible Camera - Only drawback: Price

    Reviewer: Photo Pete, J&R
    12 September 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This is an amazing camera and, in my opinion, the best all-around pro studio & location camera. The 24+megapixel resolution, top-rated sensor with extremely wide dynamic range and full-featured DSLR body make this a must-have. Price is too high and kept me from buying it for a while but bench tests show it ahead of its Canon counterpart (although it is 3 times the cost of the Canon). If you're a Nikon fan and have a need for this camera you won't be disappointed; if... Read more

  3. Reviewer: Bruce Sawle, Fredmiranda
    26 October 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I migrated from film to the D100, D200, D300, and D700 to the D3x. It was not until the D300 that these Nikon cameras REALLY helped my photos and the D700 (FX sensor) was an incredible step forward. I purchased a D3x (ouch!) because I am a macro and landscape photographer and could not resist seeing if the D3x would also be a step forward for me. The good news is that the D3x is really incredible if you are a close-up/macro photographer or like landscapes or... Read more

  4. Nikon D3x another winner in a long line of quality

    Reviewer: Amazon
    29 November 2009 See Product at Amazon ($7,999.00)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I've had Nikon Cameras for quite some time and this is not a novice camera. The spec's tell the story. I had mine up in Alaska on a Pop foto Trip and it worked wonderfuly. I did loose a pixel, turned into a red hot spot, 1 in 24mega pixels. Inconvient yes but easy to work around. Nikon repaied and returned quite quickly. The heart of the Nikon System is I can use a lens built 50 plus years ago, Other camera makers change there mount as time march's on. Most of the Nikon... Read more or see product

  5. Reviewer: DP Review
    12 July 2009
    Overall 10
    9.8
    Value for money 9
    9.0
    Features 10
    10
    Ease of use 10
    10
    Picture quality 10
    10
     

    brilliant camera excellent detail at £4740 not that expensive compared to other pro Read more

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