Nikon D3
12.87 megapixels
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User Score (39)9.8
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Expert Score (12)9.4
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Design (2)9.1
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Value for money (9)9.1
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Features (6)10
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Ease of use (5)9.6
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Performance (2)10
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Picture quality (6)10
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This is a single-lens reflex digital camera that has around 12.1 million effective pixels. In addition, it can do up to nine fps for continuous shooting as long as it’s in its full FX resolution. The said camera also has a 170 degree wide-angle viewing and protection for tempered-glass. The images are then stored to CF I/II cards. There are many options for the playback functions – full frame, shooting data, auto image rotation, thumbnails, slide show, zoom, highlight point display and the histogram indication.
Details
The video output can be either NTSC or PAL. It has a high-speed USB for its interface. The focusing screen of this camera is Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen. Its exposure meter coupling is a combination of the CPI and AI. The picture control system can be standard, monochrome, vivid and neutral. Just like any other camera, it also has a self timer.
Manufacturer's Specs
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Effective pixels12.1 million
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Image sensorCMOS sensor, 36.0 x 23.9 mm; total pixels: 12.87 million; Nikon FX format
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Image size (pixels)FX format (36 x 24): 4,256 x 2,832 [L], 3,184 x 2,120 [M], 2,128 x 1,416 [S] 5:4 (30 x 24): 3,552 x 2,832 [L], 2,656 x 2,120 [M], 1,776 x 1,416 [S] DX format (24 x 16): 2,784 x 1,848 [L], 2,080 x 1,384 [M], 1,392 x 920 [S]
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SensitivityISO 200 to 6,400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV; sensitivity decreases approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 (ISO 100 equivalent) EV below ISO 200, and increases approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 (ISO 12,800 equivalent), or 2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent) EV over ISO 6,400
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Storage mediaCompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA); Microdrives
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LCD monitor3-in., approx. 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide-viewing-angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
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Exposure meteringTTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data) 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-, 15- or 20-mm circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame 3) Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used)
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Exposure modes1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, 2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S), 3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A), 4) Manual (M)
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InterfaceHi-speed USB
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Power sourcesOne Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EL4, Quick Charger MH-22, AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)
- Nikon’s original FX-format CMOS image sensor with 36.0 (H) x 23.9 (V) mm image size; 12.1 effective megapixels
- Compatible with three image-sensor formats – FX format (36 x 24), 5:4 (30 x 24) an…
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Nikon D3 and D700 vs Canon 5D
Reviewer: Ken Rockwell1 week agoFast answer: Want to shoot in low light, or shoot moving things and action? Get the Nikon D3 . Want a camera for portraits? Get the Nikon D700 . Want the highest technical quality for landscapes, even if the camera is more difficult to set and use? Get the Canon 5D . You could spend hours fretting over meaningless specs, forums and conjecture, but hopefully my personal experience over the past couple of years after buying these for myself can make this clear. ... Read more
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Reviewer: digitalproducer.digitalmedianet.com27 May 2008
All of you photographers out there who are serious about your images better start saving up your pennies for Nikon's new DSLR, the D3. While all the previous digital SLR offerings from Nikon have been in the DX format (23.6 x 15.8mm sized sensor) many a photographer has been waiting patiently for Nikon to introduce a full frame digital camera. Nikon has finally done so with the D3 body and its FX format sensor. Read more
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Nikon D3 Review
Reviewer: Digital Camera Review26 February 2008The D3 is Nikon's flagship FX digital camera, if only because it's Nikon's sole FX digital camera. But the D3 justifies its standing in the Nikon ranks on much more than mere exclusivity. Unparalleled ISO performance, a 9 fps full resolution shooting rate, exceptional color and image quality, a superb monitor, robust construction, outstanding build quality and a full frame sensor offering wide angle and depth of field lens performance like a 35mm film camera are some ... Read more
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Nikon D3
Reviewer: Think Camera12 February 2008- Overall 9
- Design 9
- Value for money 8
- Features 10
- Picture quality 10
Is the Nikon D3 the best digital SLR Nikon have ever made? Oh yes... By a country mile. But is it better than the 1DS Mk III? You'll have to wait until we test one of those. To my eye it easily beats anything else for image quality and noise but there's the thorny question of the D300 - Nikon may have made that a bit too good. Either way £3,200 is a lot more than a D300 and a lot less than a 1DS Mk III. Read more
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Reviewer: ephotozine.com31 January 2008
- Overall 10
- Features 10
- Performance 10
The D3 is an awesome piece of kit that has no doubt sent a lot of other camera manufacturers running back to their drawing boards. Read more
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Fantastic!
Reviewer: ski2mch, PriceGrabber3 weeks ago- Overall 10
I'm a film guy and have stuck it out till the bitter end using my F5....still a great camera. BUT, I know I will be able to get many more shots I never could have with my film camera and it's going to be nice to not have to travel around with a whole brick of film. Digital also allows you to play and experiment with things. Very, very happy with my purchase. Glad Nikon FINALLY came out with a full frame camera. Read more
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Reviewer: cricketpowell, Epinions09 June 2008
- Overall 10
First, I must mention that if any of the information below seems like Greek jargon, this high-priced camera may not be what you are looking for. Otherwise, trying to use this camera would be comparable to driving an 18-wheeler for someone who has never ... Read more
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Reviewer: PunkJr, Photography Review01 April 2008
- Overall 10
- Value for money 8
I love the feeling of a pro Nikon in my hands and after venturing into the digital world with a D200, I was thrilled when I took delivery of my D3. This camera does everything an SLR 35mm should do. It is fast, great autofocus, controls are easily accessable and easily changed. The ISO performance is fantastic and when I do get some noise in my images, I find it much more pleasant than my D200. I can shoot all day long at ISO25 600 when I know that the images will end... Read more
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Reviewer: Bernardo - United States, Let's go digital30 November 2007
- Overall 10
An amazing camera this is! The Nikon D3 delivers outstanding image quality. The quality at ISO 3200-6400 absolutely surprised me. Also the handling and operating works smoothly. The AF of the Nikon D3 is very fast and even in low light I haven't experienced any problems focussing. Read more
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D3 AF --- combination of various problems
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D3 test shots of 300f4 with and without 1.4x
Nikon D3 overview
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Choosing my first camera...
Nikon d3 hands down
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Beginning pro camera suggestions
Nikon D3 is your best choice.
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Holiday/Christmas Wish list
2 x Nikon d3 and hope santa foots the bill.
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