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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

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Memory Type: CompactFlash (CF) Card, Microdrive

LCD Screen Size: 3 in

Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera

Megapixels: 12.1 Megapixel

Lens Mount: Interchangeable

Weight: 43.68

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

Manufacturer: Nikon

Lowest Price: $7,999.95 from exporience

Power Score: 4.7 | 19 Reviews

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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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By gdwoon - Apr 20, 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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By dmilstein - Apr 14, 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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By denniscs - Apr 3, 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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By themaniacal1 - Apr 2, 2008

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

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 significant improvement in other models.

Nikon will come out with some thing better. And there are problems with this camera. Such as the DX mode is less than desirable. It is common knowledge about the drop in resoution to shoot in DX mode...but it is also frustrating because you can still see the surrounding area. So, even if I wanted to shoot at HALF resolution with a DX lens, I don't like the framing.

If you are upgrading from a DX body...you can pretty much count on your lenses needing to be replaced. Even if you had FX lenses (a new term for older lenses that were for film), they may need replacing. The venerable 28-70 was a perfect portrait and wedding lens on a DX DLSR...is too short on this camera.

The battery last for ever. The form factor is very well thought out...except for the metering mode switch. For the life of me...can't figure out why they changed that little item. Despite the great design...it is too large...larger than even the D2h (which is a LARGE camera). But it is smooth. The two extra cards slots is REALLY nice...nicer than I thought. I use two cards all the time. When shooting REALLY important stuff...the camera writes to both cards at the same time. In super important shoots, when I am done, I take one card and put it in my pocket...JUST in case something happens to the camera before I can get home, etc. Even for casual shooting, I keep two cards in...that way, when I am done shooting for the day, I will remove one card...and the other card is ready to roll.

I know the lack of a popup flash should be listed as a weakness...but despite being a professional level camera...it would still be nice. It can't hurt to ask, can it?

Really though, the high iso ability of this camera is simly remarkable. A TRUE shift in photography rules. I teach HS photography...and I am speechless when it comes to preparing the students for what they are going to be able to do with cameras one day (at consumer cameras). If Nikon can accomplish this today...what will they all be able to do in another 2 years??? If you are new to photography...you won't quite get what I am talking about. But if you have been around for any length of time...you KNOW that 100 is better than 400. And you don't shoot 400 unless you just had to. Recent camera models have seen improvements...allowing you to shoot pictures at 800 with pretty good quality. But this camera shoots 800 like the D200 shoots 100! It shoots 3200 like the D200 shot 800. 4000 ISO is completely useful. And I have NO problem shooting stuff at 6400 when noise is understandable, like sports.

Bottom line...if you CAN get this camera...get it...the next two years of your photography will be the most rewarding ever. I have never been a big fan of the comment that a camera doesn't make the photo. I can get good image from a P&S Canon A85...but this camera makes it so much easier. And, this camera literally makes possible shots otherwise impossible.

By lokerd - Mar 6, 2008

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