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Nikon Digital SLR Camera D3 Specifications

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Image area L M S

FX format (36 x 24) 4,256 x 2,832 3,184 x 2,120 2,128 x 1,416

DX format (24 x 16) 2,784 x 1,848 2,080 x 1,384 1,392 x 920

5:4 (30 x 24) 3,552 x 2,832 2,656 x 2,120 1,776 x 1,416

Type

Type Single-lens reﬂex digital camera

Lens Mount Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts

Picture Angle Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX format is selected)

Effective Pixels

Effective Pixels 12.1 million

Image Sensor

Image Sensor CMOS sensor, 36.0 x 23.9 mm; Nikon FX format

Total Pixels 12.87 million

Storage

Image Size (pixels)

File Format 1) NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed

2) TIFF (RGB)

3) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with ﬁne (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic

(approx. 1:16) compression ([Size priority]); [Optimal quality] compression available

4) NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats

Picture Control System Four setting options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome; each option can be adjusted

Storage Media CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA); Microdrives

Double Slot Slot 2 can be used for overﬂow or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW)

and JPEG images

File System Compliant with DCF 2.0, DPOF and Exif 2.21

Viewfinder

Viewﬁnder SLR-type with ﬁxed eye-level pentaprism

Diopter adjustment -3 to +1 m

-1

Eyepoint 18 mm (-1.0 m

-1

)

Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen

Frame Coverage

Approx. 100% (vertical/horizontal)

Magniﬁcation

Approx. 0.7x (50mm f/1.4 lens at inﬁnity; -1.0 m

-1

)

Reﬂex Mirror Quick-return type

Depth-of-ﬁeld Preview When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user

(A and M modes) or value selected by camera (P and S modes)

Lens Aperture Instant-return type, with depth-of-ﬁeld preview button

Lens

Compatible Lenses Refer to page 37.

Shutter

Type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter

Speed 1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; Bulb

Flash Sync Speed X = 1/250 s; ﬂash synchronization at up to 1/250 s

Release

Release Modes 1) Single-frame [S] mode, 2) Continuous Low-speed [CL] mode: 1-9 frames per second*,

3) Continuous High-speed [CH] mode: 9 fps (9-11 fps with DX format)*, 4) Live View [LV]

mode, 5) Self-timer [

] mode, 6) Mirror-up [Mup] mode

*With Continuous-servo AF, S or M exposure mode, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster; other settings are set

at “Default”.

Self-timer Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 3, 10 or 20 s

Exposure

Metering TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor

Metering System 1) 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)

2) Center-Weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-, 12-, 15- or 20-mm circle in center of

frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame

3) Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on

center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)

Metering Range 1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or Center-Weighted Metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot Metering) (ISO 100

equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F)

Exposure Meter Coupling Combined CPU and AI

Exposure Modes 1) Programmed Auto (P) with ﬂexible program, 2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S), 3) Aperture-

Priority Auto (A), 4) Manual (M)

Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV

Exposure Lock Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

Exposure Bracketing Exposure and/or ﬂash bracketing (2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV)

Sensitivity ISO 200 to 6400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV; can be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 (ISO

100 equivalent) EV below ISO 200, or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 (ISO 12800 equivalent), or

2 (ISO 25600 equivalent) EV over ISO 6400

Active D-Lighting Can be selected from [High], [Normal, or [Low]

Focus

Autofocus TTL phase-detection AF, 51 focus points (15 cross-sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX

autofocus module; Detection: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F); AF ﬁne adjustment

possible

Lens Servo 1) Autofocus: Single-servo AF (S); Continuous-servo AF (C); Focus Tracking automatically

activated according to subject status, 2) Manual focus (M) with electronic rangeﬁnder

Focus Point Single AF point can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points

AF-Area Mode 1) Single-point AF, 2) Dynamic-area AF [number of AF points: 9, 21, 51, 51 (3D-Tracking)],

3) Auto-area AF

Focus Lock Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or by pressing shutter-release button

halfway (Single-point AF in AF-S)

Flash

Flash Control 1) TTL ﬂash control with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced ﬁll-ﬂash and standard

i-TTL ﬁll-ﬂash available with SB-800, 600 or 400

2) Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-800 and CPU lens

3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-800, 28, 27 or 22s

4) Range-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-800

Flash Sync Modes 1) Front-curtain sync (normal), 2) Slow sync, 3) Rear-curtain sync, 4) Red-eye reduction,

5) Red-eye reduction with slow sync

Flash-ready Indicator Lights when Speedlight such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-

50DX is fully charged; blinks after ﬂash is ﬁred at full output

Accessory Shoe Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock

Sync Terminal ISO 519 standard terminal

Nikon Creative Lighting

With Speedlights such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-R200, SU-800 (commander only),

System

supports Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information

Communication, modeling ﬂash and FV lock

White Balance

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 increments of 1, 2 or 3

Live View

Modes Handheld mode: TTL phase-detection AF with 51 focus areas (15 cross-type sensors)

Tripod mode: Contrast-detect AF on a desired point within a speciﬁc area

Monitor

LCD Monitor 3-in., approx. 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide-viewing-angle, 100% frame coverage,

low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment

Playback

Playback Function Full-frame and thumbnail (4 or 9 images) playback with playback zoom, slide show,

histogram display, highlight display, auto image rotation, image comment (up to 36

characters), and voice memo input and playback

Interface

USB Hi-Speed USB

Video Output NTSC or PAL; simultaneous playback from both the video output and on the LCD monitor

available

HDMI Output Type A connector is provided as HDMI output terminal; simultaneous playback from both

the HDMI output terminal and on the LCD monitor not available

10-pin Terminal 1) GPS: NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01 and 3.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub

cable and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional)

2) Remote control: via 10-pin terminal

Supported Languages

Supported Languages Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian,

Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Power Source

Battery One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EL4, Quick Charger MH-22/MH-21

AC Adapter AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)

Tripod Socket

Tripod Socket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)

Dimensions/Weight

Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm (6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in.)

Weight Approx. 1,240 g (2.7 lb.) without battery, memory card, body cap or accessory shoe cover

Operating Environment

Temperature 0-40°C/32-104°F

Humidity Under 85% (no condensation)

Accessories

Supplied Accessories* Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, Quick Charger MH-22, USB Cable UC-E4, Audio

Video Cable EG-D2, Camera Strap AN-D3, Body Cap BF-1A, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-2,

Eyepiece DK-17, Battery Chamber Cover BL-4, USB Cable Clip, Software Suite CD-ROM

*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area

Main Optional Wireless Transmitter WT-4/4A, Magnifying Eyepiece DK-17M, AC Adapter EH-6, Capture

Accessories NX Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software

Summary of content (20 pages)

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Nikon Digital SLR Camera D3 Specifications Type Type Lens Mount Picture Angle Single-lens reflex digital camera Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX format is selected) Effective Pixels Effective Pixels 12.1 million Image Sensor Image Sensor Total Pixels CMOS sensor, 36.0 x 23.9 mm; Nikon FX format 12.
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DISCOVER NE W TERRITORY How do you define professional photography? What epitomizes true performance? Find out with the industrychanging Nikon D3. More than just another new camera, it's an innovative way of approaching photography, with new systems, processes and rule-breaking features that shatter old limitations and give you the freedom to redefine what is possible. Imagine taking images at ISO 6400 that are as clean and noise-free as those taken by lesser cameras at ISO 800.
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D3: The Development Concept The pursuit of new technology Since the introduction of the first F-series cameras, Nikon has helped refine the art of photography while pursuing new and powerful forms of photographic expression. The D3 fulfils both of these missions. Nikon's newest flagship symbolizes the evolution of photographic technology, defying preconceived limitations while responding to the ever-changing demands of professional photographers.
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High image quality at high ISO Strikingly high image quality at up to ISO 6400 Color and detail only begin to explain the extraordinary potential of Nikon's powerful F X - f o r m a t s e n s o r. N o w FX-format CMOS imaging sensor photographers have an extremely wide sensitivity ISO 6400 Expand your vision with the FX-format sensor Proprietary FX-format (36.0 x 23.9 mm) CMOS sensor with 12.
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EXPEED image-pocessing system Pleasingly saturated, faithful colors The D3 controls color hue with unmatched accuracy, so specific colors that were previously impossible to achieve together in a particular image can now coexist in nearly any situation.
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Quick response 9 fps in FX format and 11 fps in DX format enlarged into commercial-quality prints. And because the D3 supports high-speed In many fields of photography, reflexes and UDMA mode, recording speed gets an timing can make or break a career. That's extra boost, enabling you to shoot more why Nikon's engineers set out to radically consecutive shots – pivotal to many improve speed, response time and recording professional assignments. time for the D3.
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Autofocus system 51 AF points – a world-first such as the eyes in a character portrait. The D3 covers the frame like never before Simply select a single AF point out of the 51 with the world's largest number* 1 of AF available and the D3 will concentrate all its detection areas. These 51 points create a focusing power on that spot. With Dynamic- dense net of focusing strength.
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Scene Recognition System Scene Recognition System: Unleashing the powers of Nikon's 1,005-pixel RGB sensor Scene Recognition System Prepare yourself, because photography as you know it is about to be transformed. Introducing Nikon's new Scene Recognition System.
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Scene Recognition System: AE, AWB More pleasing colors for intermediate tones The database of 30,000 actual shots redefines the concept of exposure accuracy for 3D Color Matrix Metering II and the new Scene Recognition System The database of 5,000 actual shots among the 20,000 images stored for Auto White Balance is utilized for characteristics extraction Sophisticated 3D Color Matrix Metering II Auto White Balance used for fluorescent light ©Joe McNally Auto White Balance used for natural daylight ©
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• Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.
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Reliability and operability The D3: A Work of Art The harmony of dual perspectives: the Italian sense of style, with Nikon designers' dedication to details The D3's phenomenal technology demands an equally phenomenal exterior design. Nikon believes beauty and performance go handin-hand. That's why since 1980, Nikon has collaborated with the legendary Italian industrial designer, Giorgetto Giugiaro. His approach to the D3 design was simple, yet profound.
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Reliability and operability Magnesium alloy body Rugged, durable and precise magnesium alloy construction protects the D3’s incomparable technologies and its ability to perform in demanding real-world conditions. An amazingly strong-yet-lightweight magnesium alloy is used for the D3's body, exterior cover, chassis, and mirror box, to assure superb, reliable performance and longer life.
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Extra reach for y our photography Live View Image Area Options Multiple Exposure The D3’s fast image-processing capacity The D3 offers three image areas to choose from: Like the D2XS before it, the D3’s in-camera mul- FX format (36.0 x 23.9 mm), DX format (23.5 x tiple exposure images are fast and simple. Each 15.6 mm), and 5:4 (30.0 x 23.9 mm). DX format image can be adjusted to prevent overexposure, uses the center of the viewfinder and allows up ensuring optimum exposure for the final image.
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Picture Control: Custom-tailored tone and color Enhanced workflow efficiency Camera Control Pro 2: Enhanced productivity for remote shooting Standard Vivid Neutral Monochrome Universal tones for all Nikon digital SLRs to come with natural skin tone and depth. Vivid enhances the saturation of red and green, Collaboration with Nikon’s exclusive software Picture Control is an intuitive, easy-to-use, producing sharp contrast.
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Flashes of brilliance • Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED • Image quality: JPEG Fine • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/160 second, f/8 • White balance: Auto • Sensitivity: ISO 200 • Picture Control: Standard Group units: Illumination from the top Group units: Illumination from the side On-camera Commander On-camera Master/ Commander Scene Recognition System for i-TTL flash control flash metering evaluation.
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: Exceptional new lenses, full coverage Five incredible new NIKKOR lenses High-performance ultrawide-angle zoom and standard zoom lenses – AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED and AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Great cameras demand great lenses, so to get the best performance out of Nikon’s new FX-format, as well as being able to use every existing AF NIKKOR lens, NIKKOR designers developed five exceptional new lenses, including the world’s first f/2.8 ultrawide- AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.
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System Chart Everything you need Custom Settings menus Speedlights Interchangeable Focusing Screen Type E Clear Matte VI Power Bracket Unit SK-6/6A 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9!" # ? @ [ \ ] Viewfinder Accessories Interchangeable Focusing Screen Type B Clear Matte VI* Speedlight SB-800 Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-5 ^ _{ | } * High-Performance Battery Pack SD-8A p Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2 Finder Eyepiece DK-17* Antifog Finder Eyepiece DK-17A Eyepiece Correction Lens DK-17C (-3, -2, 0, +1, +2