Nikon D3 12.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Only

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Product Details of Nikon D3 12.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Only

Description

Continuous shooting at up to 9 frames per second Extreme low-noise ISO range with advanced noise reduction Nikon's exclusive Expeed Image Processing Concept Selectable 12-Bit or 14-Bit A/D Conversion Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System New Picture Control settings Nikon's exclusive Active D-Lighting The World's First Virtual Horizon Graphics Indicator Comprehensive state-of-the-art dust and moisture countermeasures and electromagnetic interference

Quick Glance

Memory Type: CompactFlash (CF) Card

LCD Screen Size: 3"

Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera

Megapixels: 12.1 Megapixel

Lens Mount: Interchangeable

Weight: 43.68

Summary

Product Title: Nikon D3 12.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Only

Manufacturer: Nikon

Power Score: 4.7 | 18 Reviews

Image Processor

Image Sensor: CMOS

Effective Megapixels: 12.1 Megapixel

Total Pixels: 12.9 Megapixel

Lens Features

Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera

Lens Mount: Interchangeable

Optical Zoom: 

Storage

Memory Card Support: CompactFlash (CF) Card

Other Features

LCD Screen Size: 3"

Camera Body Only: Body Only

Flash: Red-eye Reduction

Interface Connection: 1 x USB, 1 x 10-pin Remote Control, 1 x HDMI, 1 x DC Power In, 1 x Audio/Video Out

Dimensions

Height: 6.20"

Width: 6.30"

Depth: 3.40"

Weight: 2.73 lb

Reference

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Frequency Band: Sensitivity: Hi-1, (ISO-12,800 equivalent), in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps Hi-2, (ISO-25,600 equivalent), 1 EV step ISO 200 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV ISO 6400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Lo-1 (ISO 100 equivalent, in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV) Languages: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) Dutch English Finnish French German Italian Japanese Korean Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish

Camera Modes: Exposures Modes: Programmed Auto with Flexible Program Shutter-Priority Auto Aperture-Priority Auto Manual Picture Control Modes: Standard Neutral Vivid Monochrome Nine User-customizable settings

Viewfinder Type: SLR

Product Series: D

Lens Construction: Not Applicable

Autofocus Points: 51

Maximum Image Resolution: 4256 x 2832

Battery Built-in: No

Battery Include: Yes

Wide Angle: No

Longest Shutter Speed: 30 Second

Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/8000 Second

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Reviews on Nikon D3 12.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body Only

  • 5
  By member: gdwoon - Apr 20, 2008

Nikon NIK3 D3 Digital Camera

Strengths: Extremely easy to use. Fast.

Weakness: None

I am new to digital cameras and learning how to use this camera was easy and fast. I purchased three Nikon lenses to match this camera and they all work perfectly. ( 14-24mm f2.8, 24-70mm f2.8 and the 70-200mm f2.8) I am blown away by the clarity and detail of the photos that I am able to capture. All three lenses feel extremely balanced on the D3 and the weight with the heaviest lens is not a...

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  • 5
  By member: dmilstein - Apr 14, 2008

The D3 left me speechless

Strengths: Low noise at high ISO. Flexibility in custom programming. Very intuitive layout. SOLID feel. Great display.

Weakness: Bracketing limited to +/- 1 step at a time instead of +/- 2

I set down a D1X and popped the lens on the D3. Big mistake. That might as well have been a funeral ceremony for the D1X. The unfair comparison aside, this camera left me wondering how I was ever going to use all it had to offer. The first thing I noticed was that after a quick review of the control layout and on-screen menu choices, entering all of the custom settings I wanted was simple. Most...

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  • 5
  By member: denniscs - Apr 3, 2008

Nikon D3 Professional DSLR

Strengths: Incredibly accurate metering system, Low light High ISO setting capabilities with minimal noise, full frame sensor,dual memory card slots, exceptional battery life, 3" high res LCD & clear viewfinder.

Weakness: Size and weight but what can you do when you pack all of this into one package, Not really a big negative.

First let me say I previously owned a Nikon D1 and a D2X and I really liked them both. Each new mod seemed to improve a little over the other. The D2X improved on the sensor resolution and slightly improved on the high ISO noise problem. Well the D3 ends all the similarities, it is a big leap forward in several key areas. First the big leap in ISO sensitivity from 3200 on the D2 to ISO 25600 on...

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  • 5
  By member: themaniacal1 - Apr 2, 2008

Nikon D3 professional digital SLR camera

Strengths: full frame CMOS censor, 9 FPS (frames per second), 12MP, low noise at high ISO, high resolution 3" LCD screen, LiveView, very good auto white balance, quality construction, fast read/write

Weakness: white balance presets not very accurate, pricey, a little on the heavy side, resolution loss with DX crop

As a professional wedding photographer, this has been the Nikon camera I've been waiting for. The solid construction and attention to detail (i.e. attached rubber flaps instead screw-type covers for the remote and sync adapters) really showcase the fact that this is a professional photographer's camera. I've had my D3 since 12/07 and have yet to be let down by its performance. Pushing the ISO...

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  • 5
  By member: lokerd - Mar 6, 2008

Master of the NIGHT!! A paradigm shift in...

Strengths: Incredible high ISO image capability. Full frame! VERY high res. Great DR.

Weakness: HUGE...no popup flash. DX mode is less than desirable. AF grid of FX mode does not extend out far enough.

In 20+ years of shooting SLRs...and owning well over a dozen film and digital bodes...this is the most incredible camera upgrade ever. I upgraded and currently own a Nikon D2h, D200 and D40. I was very hesitatant in spending the money for such an expensive camera when cameras are being replaced so quickly with new models. But I have ZERO buyers remorse with this camera because of such a...

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  • 5
  By member: gnassif - Dec 19, 2007

The best Nikon DSLR...period

Strengths: Full Frame Sensor; high quality photographs at 1600 ISO and above

Weakness: Price, Weight

Despite it's price, this is the best Nikon DSLR camera out there. If you have a collection of professional Nikkor lenses, you will appreciate this camera. No more 1.5X crop factor. The full frame sensor magically produces excellent photos at high ISO speeds (i.e., 1600) The weight gets some getting used to. Battery life is amazing. Taken over 1000 shots with it and battery is barely at 50%. If...

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  • 5
  By member: victorsd3 - Oct 28, 2007

NIKON D3

Strengths: I was absolutely surprised by the quality of the D3 at ISO 3200-6400.

Weakness: No Problems

I was absolutely surprised by the quality of the D3 at ISO 3200-6400. It's a really amazing camera. The image quality is outstanding. The handling is great. The AF is very fast and even in low light no problem of focusing.

  • 5
  By member: nanushka - Jun 13, 2008

Great camera

Strengths: great in low-light, sharp pictures, ease of use..easy transition from D2X

Weakness: price.

This was a much anticipated upgrade from my D2X. I'd been hearing lots of praise for its low-light capabilities and have only been using this camera a few days now and so far it's been great.

  • 5
  By member: ski2mch - Jul 1, 2008

Fantastic!

Strengths: Fast start up, great battery life, high useable ASA, large LCD, 2 card slots, easy to navigate menus.

Weakness: Wish it were lighter weight. A few more Megapixels wouldn't hurt.

I'm a film guy and have stuck it out till the bitter end using my F5....still a great camera. BUT, I know I will be able to get many more shots I never could have with my film camera and it's going to be nice to not have to travel around with a whole brick of film. Digital also allows you to play and experiment with things. Very, very happy with my purchase. Glad Nikon FINALLY came out with a...

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  • 5
  By member: aafflyer - Feb 24, 2008

Amazing camera -- if you can afford it!

Strengths: Low noise in high ISO

Weakness: Price

Nikon's latest camera once again raises the bar for any professional or advanced amateur that needs the best quality picture in the most demanding situations. The most raved about quality is the ability to push ISO to 6400 or higher and have pictures with low noise. This does wonders when shooting fast action sports and/or under low lighting situations. Highly recommended.

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  • 4.5
  cnet.com - Jul 31, 2008

Nikon D3 (body only)

THE GOOD: Full-frame sensor; well designed, pro-level weather-sealed body; very low noise, even at extremely high ISOs; fast. THE BAD: Resolution lags far behind the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Sonys forthcoming 24-megapixel dSLR. THE BOTTOM LINE: Nikons flagship dSLR packs a full-frame 12-megapixel sensor and is a highly versatile imaging powerhouse that lets photographers create images...

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  • 4.0
  reviewgist.com - Dec 16, 2009

Best Professional DSLR Digital Camera For Ease of Use

Image is Excellent according to 17 Digital Camera experts. -- "Unparalleled ISO performance"-digitalcamerareview.com -- "very good ISO 1600 images and usable ISO 3200 images"-photo.net -- "exceptional color and image quality"-digitalcamerareview.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Video, Optics, Interface, Battery, etc.

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  • 5.0
  Digitalcamerainfo.com - Apr 27, 2009

Nikon D3x Digital Camera Review

The Nikon D3x is an update to the company's professional-level D3 introduced in 2007. This new full-frame, 24.5-megapixel camera has a list price of $7999.95 without lens. The D3x is designed for studio use, weighing a hefty 43 oz without battery or lens. While the D3x more than doubles the megapixel count of the D3, it does so at the cost of dropping the maximum frame rate from nine frames per...

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  • 5.0
  Imaging Resource - Jan 21, 2009

Nikon D3 Review

As the the company's first full-frame digital SLR, the 12.1-megapixel Nikon D3 really turned a lot of heads, and brought quite a wave of former Nikon fans back into the fold. Though the full-frame story was big news and the 51-point AF system made folks take notice, it was the Nikon D3's incredible high ISO performance that drew the largest crowd of serious photography fans. Set the right ISO,...

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  • 5.0
  bestcovery.com - Dec 3, 2008

Best Professional dSLR

Bestcovery experts have rated the Nikon D3 Digital SLR Camera - Body Only as the #1 Best Professional dSLR. This product has also been ranked as the Best Nikon Digital SLR Camera. Bestcovery's experts recommend the best products and services for a particular need based on extensive research and evaluations. Click below to see Bestcovery's full review of this product.

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  • 4.7
  testseek.com - Oct 11, 2008

Nikon D3

Testseek.com has collected 49 expert reviews for Nikon D3 and the average expert rating is 94 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 2.3
  TopTenREVIEWS.com - Jul 16, 2008

Nikon D3

Nikon D3 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 1.86 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #60 Professional DSLR digital camera of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a...

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  • 5.0
  photographyblog.com - Feb 18, 2008

Nikon D3 Review

The Nikon D3 digital SLR is Nikon's first ever full-frame camera, offering a 12.1 megapixel, FX format CMOS sensor. The 9fps continuous mode, even when shooting RAW images, should appeal to all the sports photographers out there, supported by Nikon’s next-generation 51-point AF system. The Nikon D3 has an incredibly versatile ISO range of 100-25,800 (yes, ISO 25,800!), new EXPEED image...

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