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Reviews of the Nikon D3 (body only)

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    pdnonline.com

    By David Schloss, Technology Editor PDN Gear Guide, E | August 23, 2007

    Review Summary: To complement the new D3 system, Nikon is releasing several new Nikkor lenses, including a 14-24 f/2.8 G ED lens that, in our hands-on, was fast and impressive, a new 24-70 f/2.8G ED and a series of new image-stabilized lenses in a new VRII system. ...

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    mobilemag.com

    By Michael Kwan | August 23, 2007

    Review Summary: According to the official press release, the Nikon D3 digital SLR is the fastest ever, boasting the "fastest start up time, shortest viewfinder blackout time, and shortest shutter lag." Everything is rushing along like Speedy Gonzalez, making it ...

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    digital photography blog

    By Darren | August 23, 2007

    Review Summary: The Nikon D3 features the new full frame 'FX' image sensor with an area of 36 x 23.9mm. It has a resolution of 12 megapixels

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    popphoto.com

    By PopPhoto.com Staff | August 1, 2007

    Review Summary: Nikon unveils its first full-frame DSLR, the 12.1-megapixel D3. Also, a new 12.3MP DX-sized D300 is added to the lineup, along with an army of pro lenses.

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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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