Nikon D3 12.1MP FX Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) | 
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| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $5,450.00
Buy New: $4,499.00
You Save: $951.00 (17%)
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 2173
Media: Electronics
Optical Zoom: 1
Display Size: 3
Maximum Resolution: 12
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4
MPN: 25434
Model: 25434
UPC: 018208254347
EAN: 0018208254347
ASIN: B000VRV6LY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor | | • | 3.0-inch, super density 920,000-dot VGA color monitor; 170-degree wide-angle viewing and tempered-glass protection | | • | Continuous shooting at up to 9 frames-per-second at full FX resolution | | • | Fast, accurate 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking | | • | Capture images to CF I/II cards |
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Product Description
Lens is not included / 3" VGA LCD Screen / 51 Point Auto Focus / LiveView Shooting Modes / CompactFlash storage / USB / HDMI / Video Output Auto and manual exposure modes with 3D matrix metering Two LiveView shooting modes, Hand-held or Tripod, are perfect when shooting in a studio, remote situations or from challenging angles Nikon's Self-diagnostic shutter system, tested to 300,000 cycles Picture Control settings give photographers dramatically advanced color control with 4 preset options - Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome, as well as 9 customizable settings Storage Media - CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA); Microdrives Video Output - NTSC or PAL; simultaneous playback from both the video output and on the LCD monitor available HDMI output for wide screen TV Exposure Modes - 1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, 2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S), 3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A), 4) Manual (M) Shutter - Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter; 1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; Bulb 5 Flash Sync Modes 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 Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - 6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in. Approx. (159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm); Weight - Approx. 2.7 lb. (1,240 g) without battery Power Source - One EN-EL4a/EL4 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
Nikon D3 simply amazing June 9, 2008
G. Patrick Byers (Colorado)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Nikon D3 FX 12.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) - includes Mack 3-Year Diamond Warranty The D3 is a solid built, on the heavy side, intuitive camera. I prefer the heavy feel, I disliked the light plastic, cheap feel of so many of the cheaper SLR's. I owned the Minolta 7D before which is a very good camera, but can't compare to the D3. I was told the D3 was such a complex camera from a friend that read a review, that you couldn't just take it out of the box and take pictures. I disagree. If you can charge a battery, and read the quick start section, this camera can take good pictures almost by itself. Your only task is to read the quick start, which makes sure some of the buttons, default, have not been moved. You point and push a button, if all the buttons, and little switches have not been moved you take a good shot. I know my experience with the Minolta helped but I was taking pictures within 10 to 15 minutes. A complete novice would have to take more time. I understood many of the control dials and settings and loved the positioning and feel of the controls. To take what I hope is great shots, will take more time and effort, this camera can do so many things. I couldn't believe that when using an ISO setting of 3200 you could see the object and as clear as you can see it. The shutter lag to me compared to my film camera is none existent, could'nt tell the difference. Couple this camera with the famous renouned Nikon lenses and you have in my opinion an unbeatable combination. I know Nikon will probably come out in a few years with a camera of same caliper with more pixel count. My only wish is that the D3 had a few more pixel count but I don't know why. I think I have been brian washed with pixels, because when I print the pictures on my wide EpsonEpson Stylus Pro 4800 Color Inkjet Printer the results are amazing. I would highly recommend this camera to those that are Pro's or like me a serious want to be Pro who has been taking pictures for almost 50 of my 58 years.
For $5000 you get... June 4, 2008
John (Los Angeles)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
The ability to take pictures in extreme conditions that actually look good. I tried to hold on with the D70s for the longest time, just investing in lenses until my album company just said I needed something more. So the other day during dusk I took the 70s and the D3 (I know, absurd comparison) to take some pictures with a 1.4 lens. The D3 basically allowed me to take pictures without flash for an extra 20 minutes. So it can literally take pictures that your old camera could not. Other than that, the construction and speed is robust and Nikon shooters already know about the excellent ergonomics and button layout.
One note though: There are a few dead pixels in live view mode. I exchanged it for another brand new one which ALSO had dead pixels (although fewer). Since I never use live view, I let it go but just a warning. It doesn't affect the actual picture output though. I wish I could give it 4 1/2 stars because of this. Other than that, you get what you pay for.
Finally! May 10, 2008
Richard Howland-Bolton (Dallas TX)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
What can one say about this great camera that hasn't already been said?
Well I think it's the sexiest thing that Nikon has done since the F2 (with of course photomic head :-) ), and I had one of those back in the day. Indeed as an experiment I put an old f1.8 50 mm lens from around 1972 that used to be on that F2 from time to time onto the D3, told the D3 its focal length and max aperture, and it worked perfectly! Focusing it was even easier! Finally I can use all my old 35mm Nikkors and DX lenses as well as new ones (eat your heart out Canon :-) ).
A great camera.
Simply the best! May 7, 2008
Edgar H. Tan, MD (Global)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This camera is simply the best Full Frame DSLR in the market........... Unprecedented speed, flexibility and low noise level are just one of the features no other DSLR could beat!!! This camera is ready for whatever shooting condition there is......It's simply the best! Enough said!
You are a fool if you do not buy this, especially at this price! The Best! May 2, 2008
Mr. Warren S. Cook (Eagle Point, Oregon)
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
Had, have many cameras, Nikon, Canon, Hassleblad, Olympus...This is the best since my old F100. Forgiving, fast, accurate, versatile. If you only have one camera, this should be it...If you have more than one camera, this is the one you will use, and the others will gather dust.
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