Playback Functions: Full frame Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments) Zoom Slideshow Histogram display Shooting data Highlight point display Auto image rotation Voice Memo
In-Camera Image Editing: Trim D-Lighting Color Balance Image Overlay Side-by-Side Comparison Filter Effects Monochrome Red-eye correction
Photo/Scene Modes:
Live View Shooting: Handheld mode, Tripod mode
Max Shutter Speed:
Slowest Shutter Speed 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 1/2 1 EV
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3 1/2 1 EV
Nikon's original 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor: Couple Nikon's exclusive digital image processing system with the 12.1-megapixel FX-format and you'll get breathtakingly rich images while also reducing noise to unprecedented levels with even higher ISOs.
FEATURES:
Continuous shooting at up to 9 frames per second: At full FX resolution and up to 11fps in the DX crop mode, the D3 offers uncompromised shooting speeds for fast-action and sports photography.
Extreme low-noise ISO range with advanced noise reduction: This enables photographers to confidently select from 200-6400 ISO with an expanded range that includes: Lo-1 (100 ISO), Hi-1 (12,800 ISO) and Hi-2 (25,600 ISO).
Nikon's exclusive EXPEED Image Processing Technology: The foundation of Nikon’s newest Image Processing Systems, EXPEED incorporates the concepts, innovations and years of Nikon’s digital image processing experience, providing superior image quality with state-of-the-art technologies at blazing processing speeds.
Selectable 12-Bit or 14-Bit A/D Conversion: The choice of selecting bit depths at 12-bit (4,096 tones) or 14-bit (16,384 tones), both yielding incredible image quality through a full 16-bit processing pipeline, enables photographers to choose smaller files at faster operating speeds, as opposed to larger files with smoother tonal gradations at slower operating speeds.
3.0-inch super density 921,000-dot VGA color monitor: With 170-degree, wide-angle viewing and tempered glass protection, you'll get even better critical image review capabilities.
Fast, accurate 51-point auto focus with 3D focus tracking: Add onto that, three dynamic AF modes to deliver exacting autofocus precision at blazing speeds.
Two Live View shooting modes: Use either hand-held or with a tripod when shooting in a studio, remote situations or from challenging angles.
Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System (SRS): Improved 1,005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II provides even more intelligent auto exposure capabilities, along with smarter auto white balance detection and faster, more accurate AF performance.
New Picture Control settings: This gives photographers dramatically advanced color control with 4 preset options; standard, neutral, vivid and monochrome, as well as 9 customizable settings.
Nikon's exclusive Active D-Lighting: Image enhancement provided on the fly while shooting produces broader tone reproduction in both shadows and highlights by controlling light intensity and exposure compensation while applying localized tone control technology to achieve the right level of contrast across the entire image for sharp, detailed results.
The World's First Virtual Horizon Graphics Indicator: The D3's super-density color LCD monitor, teamed with Nikon's innovative Electronic Virtual Horizon delivers instant and accurate confirmation of the D3's position relative to "horizon level." You can also level the D3 while looking through the viewfinder or on the top-deck LCD.
Nikon's self-diagnostic shutter system: Tested to 300,000 cycles, this system is a clear indication of advanced engineering and durable construction.
Comprehensive state-of-the-art dust and moisture countermeasures and electromagnetic interference: With a rugged, durable and precise magnesium-alloy chassis and body, the D3 goes beyond other D-SLRs to protect against invasive moisture, dust and even electromagnetic interference. A comprehensive series of O-rings and other specialized seals, combined with additional engineering, keeps you shooting when lesser cameras would fail.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model Number:D3 Dimensions:6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in (159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm) Water Resistant:no Photo File Format:Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW), Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80 percent, Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60 percent, JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality, TIFF (RGB), WAV Storage Media:
DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) image size
AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data
Lens Specs:
Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount
Compatible Lenses: 1) Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported 2) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) image size 3) AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II 4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II 5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data
Flash Control: 1) TTL flash control with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL fill-flash available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-400; 2) Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB,900, SB-800 and CPU lens; 3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-900, SB-800, SB-28, SB-27 or SB-22s; 4) Range-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-900 and SB-800
Flash Sync Terminal: Yes
Accessory Shoe: Yes
Image Capture Specs:
Image Sensor Format FX
Image Sensor Type CMOS
Sensor Size 36.0 x 23.9mm
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 9 frames per second
Shutter type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Bulb Shutter Setting Yes
Mirror Lock Up Yes
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity 200 in steps of 1/3 1/2 1 EV
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity 6400in steps of 1/3 1/2 1EV
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent, in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV)
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity HI-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options Hi-1, (ISO-12,800 equivalent), in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps Hi-2, (ISO-25,600 equivalent), 1 EV step
File System Compliant with DCF 2.0 DPOF EXIF 2.21
Exposure Metering System 1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II Variable Center-weighted Spot AF Spot meter centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Metering Range 1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering); 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20 degrees C/68 degrees F)
Exposure Meter Coupling CPU AI
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 1/2 1
Exposure Lock Yes Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure Bracketing Yes From 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Shutter Release Modes Single-frame [S] mode Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-9 frames per second Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 9 frames per second (9-11 frames per second with DX format) Live View [LV] mode Self-timer mode Mirror-up [Mup] mode
White Balance Sun Shade Fluorescent Incandescent Flash Preset Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
White Balance Bracketing Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
Picture Angle Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX format is selected)
Reflex Mirror Quick-return type
Focusing Screen BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
Interchangeable Focusing Screens Yes BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B Clear Matte VI - Type E
Lens Aperture Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
Depth-of-field Control Yes
Autofocus System Autofocus TTL phase detection, 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module; Detection: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F); AF fine adjustment possible. Focal-plane contrast [in LiveView (Tripod) mode]
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points 51
Autofocus Fine Tune Yes
Single-point AF Mode Yes
Dynamic AF Mode Yes Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
Auto-area AF Mode Yes
Focus Lock AE-L/AF-L button Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Picture Control Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Nine User-customizable Settings
Battery Life (shots per charge): 4,300 shots (CIPA) 4,700 shots (Nikon Standard)
Monitor Specs:
Viewfinder: SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism
Viewfinder Frame Coverage: Approx. 100%
Viewfinder Eyepoint: 18 mm (-1.0 m-1)
Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.7x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0m-1)
Interface Specs:Hi-speed USB, NTSC, PAL, HDMI, 10-pin Terminal Exposure Controls:Programmed Auto (P) with flexible Program, Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M)
Additional Specs:
Dust-Off Reference Photo Yes
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator Yes
Save/Load Camera settings Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility Yes
Self-timer Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec.
World Time Setting Yes
Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings Yes
Image Comment Yes Up to 36 characters
Voice Memo Function Yes
Tripod Socket ¼ inch 20
Supported Languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
