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Nikon D3
User Reviews and Specs | Submitted by Alex, Sep 25 2013 09:35 PM | Last updated Sep 29 2013 10:07 PM
Nikon's original 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) camera. This model has no movie mode.
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| 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 |
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1 Review
Make way for the King!
This camera has everything you need.
The 4 and 5 just do more for a lot more.
Long live the king!