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Nikon released their first camera in
1948 (the Nikon 1). They were determined to make the very best camera. Leica was the undisputed leader in 35mm cameras, so Nikon set about to
improve upon this camera and created various Nikon models through 1959.
In
May of 1959, the Nikon F single-lens reflex (SLR) camera was introduced
and quickly became the unconfirmed standard of photo journalists and
other professional photographers. The F had interchangeable
viewfinders, focusing screens and lenses. (Many of these lenses can be
used on new Nikon digital cameras being made today). With these new F
cameras Nikon bypassed Leica as the
new world leader
By offering what users want -- and need -- to capture sensational pictures, Nikon cameras have continued to be the standards against which all other cameras are measured.
It has been said, "Canons are designed by engineers, Nikons are
designed by photographers". You can get it here from
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Nikon D3
Review FX Full Frame Digital Camera • $5,000 • Introduced August 23,
2007• 12MP • Image sizes: (L) 4,256x2,832 • Shutter Speed:
• Size: • Weight:
Nikon D3 Professional digital imaging without compromise. A Nikon-original 12.1- megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor, teamed with exclusive Nikon EXPEED digital image processing technology, faithfully captures incredible edge-to-edge sharpness, rich color depth and broad tonal range for astounding image superiority.
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Nikon D3 -
Introduced August 23, 2007 |
| Active D-Lighting |
TTL flash control with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL fill-flash with SB-800, 600 or 400)
Auto aperture (AA) with SB-800 and CPU lens, Non-TTL auto A) with SB-800, 28, 27 or 22s, Range-priority manual (GN) with SB-800
Creative Lighting System with Speedlights such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-R200, supports
Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information
Communication, modeling flash and FV lock
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| Autofocus |
TTL phase detection with 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM
3500FX autofocus module
(Single-point AF, Dynamic AF, Automatic-area AF) |
| Battery |
EN-EL4a/EL4 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
| Built-in Flash |
No |
| 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
• 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
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| Connections |
• Hi-speed USB
• NTSC
• PAL
• HDMI
• 10-pin Terminal |
| Continuous Shooting |
• 9 frames per seconds at continuous shooting |
| Dimensions |
6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4" (160 x 157 x 88mm) |
| External Flash Shoe |
• ISO 519 standard terminal
• Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock |
| Image Presets |
No |
| Image Processing Engine |
Expeed |
| Image Sizes |
FX Format
• 4256 x 2832 (L)
• 3184 x 2120 (M)
• 2128 x 1416 (S)
5:4 Format
• 3552 x 2832 (L)
• 2656 x 2120 (M)
• 1776 x 1416 (S)
DX Format
• 2784 x 1848 (L)
• 2080 x 1384 (M)
• 1392 x 920 (S) |
| In-camera Retouching |
• |
| Kit Lens |
No |
| LCD Monitor |
• 3" TFT color LCD (920,000 pixels - VGA) with 170°
wide-viewing angle and brightness adjustment
• Supports LiveView in Handheld mode (TLL phase-difference
AF), and Tripod mode (focal-plane contrast AF) |
| Lens Servo |
• |
| Live View |
• Handheld mode
• Tripod mode |
| Memory Card |
• CompactFlash (Type I & II) compliant with UDMA
• Microdrive |
| Metering Modes |
• TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, Center-weighted, Spot
• 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)
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| Mirror Lock-up |
Yes |
| Movie mode |
No |
| Other |
• Program
• Shutter Priority
• Aperture Priority
• Manual,
• EXPEED image processing, extended ISO to 25600, 9 fps full-resolution shooting, 51-point AF system
• 3D Color Matrix Metering II |
| Playback Functions |
Full frame
• Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
• Zoom
• Slideshow
• Histogram
• Shooting data
• Highlight point display
• Auto image rotation
• Voice Memo |
| Sensitivity |
• ISO 200-6400
• ISO 100-2560 with boost |
| Sensor |
12.1 megapixel FX format (36.0mm x 23.9mm) CMOS |
| Sensor Cleaning |
• |
| Shutter Speed |
• 30-1/8000 seconds 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
• Bulb |
| Viewfinder Frame coverage |
3.0", 922K-pixel TFT LCD with live view; optical viewfinder with diopter adjustment |
| White Balance |
• Auto (TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), Seven manual modes (can be
preset with fine-tuning), Color temperature setting
• White balance bracketing (2 to 9 exposures in 1, 2 or 3
step increments)
• Sun
• Shade
• Fluorescent
• Incandescent
• Flash
• Preset
• Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting |
| Weight |
• No battery: 43.2 oz. (1240g)
• With battery: |
Extraordinary image quality, combined with continuous shooting at up to 9 frames-per- second and low-noise performance at up to ISO 6400, results in unparalleled pro D-SLR versatility. A fast and accurate 51-area AF system becomes even more intelligent with Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System. The SRS now obtains additional data from Nikon's famous 1,005-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, assuring even more accurate exposures and white balance detection.
Precise image review and menu access comes to life with the D3's bright, tempered glass-protected, wideangle, 3-inch, 920,000-dot VGA TFT LCD monitor.
Add a rugged self-diagnostic shutter, tested to a market-leading 300,000 cycles, housed in a magnesium alloy chassis that is comprehensively sealed against dust and moisture, and the D3 becomes yet another example of legendary Nikon durability, all adding up to uncompromised professional digital imaging.
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Backpack, Backpack Kit, Battery Grip, Cleaning Kit, Nikon Wireless
Transmitter, Ring Flash, Jump Start video Training guide, LCD Screen
protectors, Remote Shutter Release
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