Nikon D3 12.1MP FX Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
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Manufacturer: NikonModel: 25434
Product features:
- 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor
- 3.0-inch, super density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor; 170-degree wide-angle viewing and tempered-glass protection
- Continuous shooting at up to 9 frames-per-second at full FX resolution
- Fast, accurate 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking
- Capture images to CF I/II cards
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Nikon D3 12.1MP FX Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Customer Review: amazing DSLR
Summary: 5 Stars
Used my D3 for 8 months now and couldn't be happier. This camera is an amazing piece of technology.
Bought my first film camera, Canon F-1 in 1985, shot thousands of pics on film and slide. Four years ago I bought my first DSLR, Fuji S7000, shot thousands of pics with it. Then I made the giant leap to Nikon D3. WOW! This camera is in a league all its own.
Performs even better than expected. The array of custom settings boggles the mind. After shooting over a thousand images I'm still learning about its potential.
Perhaps the most useful function to me is the ability to shoot in low ambient light without flash by setting the ISO to 6400. Unbelievable images with little perceptable noise. Full-frame composition is also important to me. White balance control, especially the preset function, is a godsend.
All the controls are well placed and within easy reach, even for a person like me with medium-sized hands. The body with any fast f/2.8 lens attached has presence and heft. Ergonomics are very comfortable. I can shoot all day without stress or fatigue. A neoprene neck strap vs the supplied strap helps alot.
The software is useful, and mine came with Corel Paint Pro 9, a very good image editor.
I could go on and on about all the marvelous attributes this DSLR has to offer, but let me just say this... until Nikon produces another DSLR with any significant improvements over the D3 this is probably my last camera purchase. If you can afford the body, a couple fast prime lenses and a zoom, then you'll thank yourself over and over, well after the CC is paid off. Nuff said.
Description of Nikon D3 12.1MP FX Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Lens is not included / 3" VGA LCD Screen / 51 Point Auto Focus / LiveView Shooting Modes / CompactFlash storage / USB / HDMI / Video Output Auto and manual exposure modes with 3D matrix metering Two LiveView shooting modes, Hand-held or Tripod, are perfect when shooting in a studio, remote situations or from challenging angles Nikon's Self-diagnostic shutter system, tested to 300,000 cycles Picture Control settings give photographers dramatically advanced color control with 4 preset options - Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome, as well as 9 customizable settings Storage Media - CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA); Microdrives Video Output - NTSC or PAL; simultaneous playback from both the video output and on the LCD monitor available HDMI output for wide screen TV Exposure Modes - 1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, 2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S), 3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A), 4) Manual (M) Shutter - Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter; 1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; Bulb 5 Flash Sync Modes Compatible Lenses - Type G or D AF Nikkor - All functions supported; DX AF Nikkor - All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/5 - 4 (30x24) image size Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - 6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in. Approx. (159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm); Weight - Approx. 2.7 lb. (1,240 g) without battery Power Source - One EN-EL4a/EL4 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryDigital SLRs
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