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Reviews of the Nikon D3 (body only)

  • No Rating

    dcviews.com

    Review Summary: Nikon releases firmware version 2.01 for their D3 dSLR. These improvements have been made: • Geo info display for the GP-1 • Improved Autofocus-response • Enhanced AF button function • Modified Photo info displayed in full-frame playback • Issue ...

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  • 9.0

    pcadvisor.co.uk

    By Gavin Stoker | November 7, 2008

    Review Summary: The Nikon D3 is blisteringly fast, capturing incredible results in near darkness. Digital files normally accused of looking 'flat' have an attractively 3D film-like quality. But this camera is eye-wateringly expensive.

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  • 9.0

    wired.com

    By Jackson Lynch | October 20, 2008

    Review Summary: Nikon's quest for speed spawned the Usain Bolt of DSLRs, keen on showboatin' a full-frame, 12.1-megapixel image sensor that fires up to nine frames per second. Truth is, this pro-level camera's blazing speed is just a start. The 51-point focusing ...

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  • 10

    neocamera.com

    By Cybernium | October 9, 2008

    Review Summary: The D3 is Nikon's most advanced digital camera and is aimed at the highest end of photographers. This full-frame DSLR is characterized by the outstanding quality of its images and its ultra-high-ISO capability. Indeed, the D3 produces the cleanest ISO ...

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  • 10

    pcauthority.com.au

    By Staff writers | August 29, 2008

    Review Summary: This means it's simply astonishing at capturing detail and making the most of the available light to saturate images with lush colours – noticeably better than the 1D MkIII, particularly at ISO 1600 and above, where the shots are less flat

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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

Product Video

Product Photos

  • OVR
  • TP
  • SD
  • BK

User Opinions

Buying Choices

D3 Digital SLR Camera - Body Only from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $4544.00

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Nikon D3 (body only)

Buying Choices

D3 Digital SLR Camera - Body Only from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $4544.00

See prices from 2 stores

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