Posts about the Nikon D3 (body only)
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Nikon announces D700: Full-frame dSLR for $2,000 less than flagship D3
If you're looking for a full-frame, pro-quality digital SLR, but don't want to spend the money or lug around the heft of the big guns like the Nikon D3 or ...
Reviews of the Nikon D3 (body only)
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CNET Review
The Good: Full-frame sensor; well designed, pro-level weather-sealed body; very low noise, even at extremely high ISOs; fast.
The Bad: Resolution lags far behind the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Sony's forthcoming 24-megapixel dSLR.
The Bottom Line: Nikon's flagship dSLR packs a full-frame 12-megapixel sensor and is a highly versatile imaging powerhouse that lets photographers create images previously impossible to capture.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 94/100 and users 94/100. Comparing these reviews to 128960 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
fwd.five.tv
Review Summary: If you're serious about photography and about having the best kit, the Nikon D3 demands your attention. It's sophisticated, yet remains fairly straightforward to operate, so the only major decision you have is on whether to commit to this big an ...
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No Rating
photocrati.com
Review Summary: Pro photographers just got a new option for full-frame digital photography: the Nikon D3 digital SLR camera. Not only will it make their old Nikon glass fully usable again, but it's now the fastest digital SLR on the market — with some limitations. As ...
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No Rating
photographymonthly.com
Review Summary: In the two weeks I had the Nikon D3, I was excited, enthused and inspired every time I used it. It made me want to take more pictures. It's truly amazing. The D3 is my camera of the decade.
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
Part number: 25434
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Width 6.3 in
- Depth 3.5 in
- Height 6.2 in
- Weight 2.7 lbs
- Body Material Magnesium alloy
Main Features
- Resolution 12.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Total Pixels 12,870,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 12,100,000 pixels
- Field of View Crop Factor 1.0
- Light Sensitivity ISO 200-6400
- Special Effects Vivid, Neutral, Monochrome
- Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- X-sync Speed 1/250 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Center-weighted, 3D color matrix II
- Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, I-TTL program flash
- Exposure Range EV 0-20
- Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Bracketing Yes
- Still Image Format JPEG, TIFF, NEF (RAW)
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory Microdrive, CompactFlash
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage 4256 x 2832, 3552 x 2832, 3184 x 2120, 2784 x 1848, 2656 x 2120, 2128 x 1416, 2080 x 1384, 1776 x 1416, 1392 x 920
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash None
Lens System
- Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 51
- Lens System Mounting Nikon F
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 - 20 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Histogram display, LCD live view mode, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Display brightness control, Depth-of-field preview button, Scene Recognition System (SRS)
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
- Field Coverage 100%
- Magnification 0.70x
- Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
- Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 920,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video output, 1 x USB, 1 x Remote control, 1 x HDMI output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Body cap, Eyepiece cover, Shoulder strap
- Cables Included Video cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Nikon EN-EL4a
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
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