| Features |
| 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.
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| Continuous shooting at up to 9 frames per second | | t full FX resolution and up to 11fps in the DX crop mode, the D3 offers uncompromised shooting speeds for fast-action and sports photography.
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| 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).
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 3.0-inch super density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor | | With 170-degree, wide-angle viewing and tempered glass protection, you'll get even better critical image review capabilities.
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| 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.
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| Two Live View shooting modes | | Use either hand-held or with a tripod when shooting in a studio, remote situations or from challenging angles.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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."
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| Nikon's self-diagnostic shutter system | | Tested to 300,000 cycles, this system is a clear indication of advanced engineering and durable construction.
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| Specifications |
| Image Sensor Format | | FX
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| Image Sensor Type | | CMOS
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| Sensor Size | | 36.0 x 23.9mm
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| Total Pixels | | 12.87 million
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| Effective Pixels | | 12.1 million
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| Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution | | 9 frames per second
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| LCD Monitor Size | | 3 in. diagonal
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| LCD Monitor Type | | VGA TFT
Super Density
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| LCD Monitor Resolution | | 920,000 Dots
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| LCD Monitor Angle of View | | 170-degree wide-viewing angle
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| LCD Monitor Adjustments | | Brightness,7 levels
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| Shutter type | | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
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| Slowest Shutter Speed | | 30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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| Fastest Shutter Speed | | 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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| Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity | | 200 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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| Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity | | 6400 in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV
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| Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity | | Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent, in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV)
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| 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
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| File System | | Compliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF
EXIF 2.21
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| Exposure Modes | | Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
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| 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)
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| Exposure Meter Coupling | | CPU
AI
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| Exposure Compensation | | ±5EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1
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| White Balance Bracketing | | Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
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| Live View Shooting | | Handheld mode
Tripod mode
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| Interface | | Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL
HDMI
10-pin Terminal
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| Lens Mount | | Nikon F bayonet mount
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| Viewfinder | | SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism
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| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | | Approx. 100%
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| Viewfinder Eyepoint | | 18 mm (-1.0 m-1)
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| Reflex Mirror | | Quick-return type
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| Focusing Screen | | BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
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| Interchangeable Focusing Screens | | Yes
BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B Clear Matte VI - Type E
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| Viewfinder Magnification | | Approx. 0.7x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0m-1)
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| Lens Aperture | | Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
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| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points | | 51
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| Focus Modes | | Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual
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| Dynamic AF Mode | | Yes
Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)
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| Focus Lock | | AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
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| Picture Control | | Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Nine User-customizable settings
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| In-Camera Image Editing | | Trim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Image Overlay
Side-by-Side Comparison
Filter Effects
Monochrome
Red-eye correction
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| Built-in Flash | | No
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| External Flash Shoe | | Yes
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| External Flash Shoe Type | | Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
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| Flash Sync Speed | | Up to 1/250
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| X-Sync Speed | | up to 1/250
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| FP High Speed Sync | | up to 1/8000
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| Flash Sync Terminal | | Yes
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| Accessory Shoe | | Yes
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| Self-timer | | Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec.
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| Battery Type | | Rechargeable
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| Battery / Batteries | | EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery
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| AC Adaptor | | EH-6 AC Adapter
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| Battery Charger | | MH-21 Quick Charger
MH-22 Quick Charger
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| Image Comment | | Yes
Up to 36 characters
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| Voice Memo Function | | Yes
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| Battery Life (shots per charge) | | 4,300 shots (CIPA)
4,700 shots (Nikon Standard)
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| Tripod Socket | | ¼ inch 20
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| Supplied Software | | Software Suite CD-ROM
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| Optional Accessories | | WT-4a Wireless Transmitter, DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-6 AC Adapter, Capture NX Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software
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| Supplied 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
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