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| D3 |
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| 4256 x 2832 |
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| 3" lcd viewer (VGA) |
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| CF I / II, UDMA compliant |
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Nikon D3 review summary |
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| camera date |
Nov 07 | |
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12.8M | Pro SLR digital camera |
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| Nikon D3 specifications |
| lens / zoom | Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts (DX and D or G-type: all functions supported) |
| focus / macro | auto | manual |
| metering mode | (3D) color matrix / center weighted / spot |
| aperture | auto | manual |
| white balance | auto, 7 manual presets, color temperature fine-tuning |
| shutter | auto | manual / B, 30s - 1/8000s |
| exposure | +/- 5EV in 1/1, 1/2 or 1/3EV steps |
| flash / mode | ISO hot-shoe, 5 sync modes |
| viewfinder | ttl optical |
| iso ratings | 200 - 6400 in 1/1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps; expandable to 100, 25600) |
| image size | 4256x2832 / 3184x2120 / 2128x1416 / 5:4 format: 3552x2832 / 2656x2120 / 1776x1416 (1) |
| image format | raw / jpeg (exif 2.21) |
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| remote control | self timer 2s, 3s, 10s, 20s |
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| connectivity | usb 2.0 (high speed); video (NTSC / PAL); HDMI |
| storage | compact flash I / II, UDMA compliant |
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| extra features | CMOS sensor 36.0 x 23.9 mm
live view (2 modes) |
| miscellaneous | (1) plus DX format: 2784x1848 / 2080x1384 / 1392x920 |
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Nikon D3 announcement clippings
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Incorporating the large CMOS image sensor developed by Nikon, the D3 features 12.1 effective megapixels and a sensitivity range from ISO 200 to 6,400 at normal setting.
The D3 employs an FX-format CMOS image sensor with a sensor area of 36.0 (H) x 23.9 (V) mm. It offers superior picture quality throughout a wide sensitivity range with such advantages as a large pixel size to ensure high S/N ratio and wide dynamic range, adoption of an element structure that improves light-utilization efficiency. In addition, high-speed 12-channel readout enables fast continuous shooting for 12.1-megapixel images at approximately 9 frames per second, as well as high-speed performance to ensure shooting in Liveview modes.
With the Nikon D3, users can select one of the three image areas — FX format (36 x 24), DX format (24 x 16) or 5:4 (30 x 24).
When a DX NIKKOR lens is attached, DX format is automatically selected. With DX format or 5:4 format, an area not covered by the sensor is automatically masked in the viewfinder. High-definition, 3-inch VGA, TFT LCD monitor with wide-viewing angle Ultrahigh-definition [920,000-dot VGA (640 x 480)], 3-inch LCD monitor with tempered glass provides 170° viewing angle. Large monitor is quite effective when confirming focus with enlarged playback images. Wide-viewing angle enables easy recomposing of the frame in Handheld mode of Liveview.
Liveview function enables shooting while confirming subjects in the LCD monitor.
In Handheld mode, which allows recomposing of the frame prior to actual shooting, ordinary TTL phase-difference AF using all 51 AF points including 15 cross-type points is activated.
Tripod mode is designed for precise focus accuracy with still subjects and tripod stabilization. In this mode, focal-plane contrast AF on a desired point within a specific area is possible. Remote view, focusing and shooting are also made possible on a PC (wired or wirelessly).
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