Nikon D3X Digital SLR Camera Information

The new Nikon D3X is a top of the line digital camera. It has stunning image quality with its 24.5 Megapixel Full-size FX-format CMOS sensor, incredibly low-noise performance from ISO 100 to 1600, 5 FPS in full FX-format and up to 7 FPS in DX crop mode, live view mode shooting through the LCD screen, shoot up to an incredible 4,400 frames on a single battery charge, and much much more with this magnificent digital camera.

Suggested Retail Price About $7999.95

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Main Features Of The Nikon D3X


Nikon FX-format CMOS image sensor with 24.5 effective megapixels 

Exceptional noise control from ISO 100 to ISO 1600 

Fast 14-bit A/D conversion incorporated onto the image sensor for high 
signal-to-noise ratio and low power consumption 

Nikon’s EXPEED image-processing system, utilizing a supremely powerful CPU 
with 16-bit image processing 

Near-instantaneous shutter release time lag of approx. 0.04 second 
(based on CIPA Guideline)* 

5-frames-per-second continuous shooting in FX format and 7 fps in DX crop mode 
(up to 130 frames)* 

51-point Multi-CAM3500FX autofocus system 

Scene Recognition System for more accurate AF, AE, and AWB results 

Active D-Lighting for complete control over highlight and shadow detail 

Picture Control: Standard, Vivid, Neutral and Monochrome (Landscape, Portrait and D2x 
Modes I, II and III are available free via download) 

Live View mode for shooting handheld and with a tripod 

High-resolution (approx. 920k dots), 3-inch VGA-size LCD monitor with tempered glass 

Durable, lightweight magnesium-alloy construction and comprehensive weather sealing 
against dust and moisture 

Intelligent power management that lets you shoot up to approx. 4,400 frames on a 
single battery charge (based on CIPA Standards)** 

Compatibility with the Nikon Total Imaging System 

*In 12-bit A/D conversion mode
**Using EN-EL4a lithium-ion battery at Single-frame [S] mode 

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Specifications for the Nikon D3X

 
Effective pixels

24.5 million

Image sensor

CMOS sensor, 35.9 x 24.0 mm; Nikon FX format; total pixels: 25.72 million

Image size (pixels)

FX format (36 x 24): 6,048 x 4,032 [L], 4,544 x 3,024 [M], 3,024 x 2,016 [S]
DX format (24 x 16): 3,968 x 2,640 [L], 2,976 x 1,976 [M], 1,984 x 1,320 [S]
5:4 (30 x 24): 5,056 x 4,032 [L], 3,792 x 3,024 [M], 2,528 x 2,016 [S]

Sensitivity

ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV; can be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5,
0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100, or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1,
or 2 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 1600

Storage media

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

LCD monitor

3-in., approx. 920k-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide-viewing-angle, 100% frame coverage,
low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment

Exposure metering

TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor
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-, 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 area
on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used)

Exposure modes

1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program,
2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S),
3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A),
4) Manual (M)

Interface

Hi-speed USB

Power sources

One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EL4, Quick Charger MH-22/MH-21, AC Adapter EH-6
(optional)

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. 1,220 g (2 lb. 11 oz.) without battery, memory card, body cap or accessory shoe cover

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part
 of the manufacturer. December 2008

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