Nikon D3

Nikon's original 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) camera. This model has no movie mode.

GENERAL:
List Price (USA):	$4,999
In Production:	No
Launch Date:	August 2007
Year Discontinued:	2009
IMAGE CAPTURE:
Megapixels:	12.1
Format:	FX (Full-Frame)
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Max. Resolution (pixels):	4256 x 2832
Low-Pass Filter:	Yes
Sensor Dimensions (mm):	36.0 x 23.9
Min. ISO:	200
Max. ISO:	6400
Expanded ISO Range:	100-25600
ISO Adjustment Steps:	1EV, 1/2EV, 1/3EV
Still File Formats:	JPEG, 14-bit RAW, 12-bit RAW, TIFF, RAW+
Dust Removal Support:	No
Shooting Modes:	Program (P), Aperture Priority (A), Shutter Priority (S), Manual (M), Bulb (B)
Additional Features:	Auto DX Crop, In-Camera Retouching, Custom Picture Control, Active-D Lighting
PERFORMANCE:
Processor:	EXPEED
Minimum Shutter Speed (s):	30
Maximum Shutter Speed (s):	1/8000
Shutter Life (actuations):	300,000
Max. Burst (FPS):	9
JPEG Buffer Size:	130
RAW Buffer Size:	42
Release Modes:	Single-Frame, Continuous Lo, Continuous Hi, Mirror Lock-Up, Self-Timer
VIEWFINDER & LCD:
LCD Screen Size ("):	3.0
LCD Screen Resolution (dots):	921,000
Electronic Level/Horizon:	Yes
Live View Mode:	Yes
Viewfinder Type:	Pentaprism
Viewfinder Magnification (x):	0.7
Viewfinder Frame Coverage (%):	100
METERING:
Metering Sensor:	1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Auto Metering Modes:	Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot
Meter Operating Range (EV):	0 to 20
Exposure Compensation Range (EV):	-5 to 5
Exposure Compensation Steps:	1EV, 1/2EV, 1/3EV
Auto Bracking Frames:	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Auto Bracketing Modes:	Exposure, White Balance, Flash
White Balance Modes:	Auto, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Daylight, Shade, Incandescent, Manual Color Temperature
AUTOFOCUS:
Primary AF Type:	Phase Detect Autofocus
AF Sensor:	Multi-CAM 3500FX
AF Modes:	Single-Servo AF, Continuous AF, Dynamic Area AF, 3D Tracking, Auto-Area AF
AF Points:	51
Minimum Required Aperture:	F8
AF Operating Range (EV):	-1 to 19
Screwdrive AF Support:	Yes
Live View Autofocus:	Contrast Detect
Face Detection Support:	No
VIDEO:
Movie Mode:	No
Built-In Microphone:	N/A
FLASH:
Built-In Flash:	No
Flash Sync Speed (s):	1/250
Supported Flash Modes:	Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Speed Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync
Hotshoe:	Yes
BODY:
Mount Type:	Nikon F Mount
Number of Media Slots:	2
Compatible Card Types:	CompactFlash
Width (mm):	159.9
Height (mm):	157
Depth (mm):	87.5
Weight (g):	1240
Connectivity:	Universal Hotshoe, USB 2, Remote Terminal, Peripheral Connector, HDMI, PC Terminal
Battery Model:	EN-EL4, EN-EL4a
Battery Life (Frames):	4300
Power Adapter Support:	Yes
Weather Sealing:	Yes
Included Accessories:	EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery MH-22 Quick Charger UC-E4 USB Cable EG-D2 Audio Video Cable AN-D3 Camera Strap BF-1A Body Cap BS-2 Accessory Shoe Cap DK-17 Eyepiece BL-4 Battery Chamber Cover USB Cable Clip Software Suite CD-ROM
Other Notes:	Nikon offered an optional buffer expansion service that doubled the buffer capacity