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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 Amazon  or B&H Photo

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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. Get it from Adorama, Amazon or B&H Photo Video

 

 

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
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
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)
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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