Nikon D3x

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.