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Nikon D3


12.2 megapixel FX (full-frame) CMOS sensor ISO 200 – 6400 9fps consecutive shooting Durable Magnesium alloy body Recommended Price Ł3399.99 New Low Price Ł2699.00 You save Ł700.99!		In Stock

Nikon D3

Features

Specifications

Type of Camera	Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lenses
Effective Pixels	12.1 million
Image Sensor	CMOS sensor, 36.0 x 23.9 mm; total pixels: 12.87 million; Nikon FX format
ISO Sensitivity	ISO 200 to 6,400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV; sensitivity decreases approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 (ISO 100 equivalent) EV below ISO 200, and increases approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 (ISO 12,800 equivalent), or 2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent) EV over ISO 6,400
Storage Media	CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA); Microdrives
File System	Compliant with DCF 2.0, DPOF and Exif 2.21
Storage System	Compressed 12/14 bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80%
	Compressed 12/14 bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60%
	JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal quality
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) Liveview [LV] mode,
	5) Self-timer [mark] 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”.
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
Liveview	Handheld mode: TLL phase-difference AF with 51 focus areas (15 cross-type sensors)
	Tripod mode: focal-plane contrast AF on a desired point within a specific area
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 Function	1) Full frame,
	2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments),
	3) Zoom,
	4) Slide show,
	5) Histogram indication,
	6) Shooting data,
	7) Highlight point display,
	8) Auto image rotation
Video Output	NTSC or PAL; simultaneous playback from both the video output and on the LCD monitor available
HDMI Output	Supports HDMI version 1.3a; Type A connector is provided as HDMI output terminal; simultaneous playback from both the HDMI output terminal and on the LCD monitor not available
Interface	Hi-speed USB
Lens Mount	Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts
Compatible Lenses*1	1) Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported
	2) DX AF Nikkor: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) image size
	3) AF Nikkor other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II
	4) AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
	5) Non-CPU AI Nikkor: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data
	*1. IX Nikkor lenses can not be used
	*2. Excluding lenses for F3AF
Picture Angle	Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX format is selected)
Viewfinder	SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m-1)
Eyepoint	18 mm (-1.0 m-1)
Focusing Screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen
Viewfinder Frame Coverage	Approx. 100% (vertical/horizontal)
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.7x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)
Reflex Mirror	Quick-return type
Lens Aperture	Instant-return type, with depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus	• TTL phase detection, 51 focus points (15 cross-sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module; detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F); AF fine adjustment possible
	• Focal-plane contrast [in Liveview (Tripod) mode]
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 AF [number of AF areas: 9, 21, 51, 51 (3D-tracking)],
	3) Automatic–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)
Exposure Metering System	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)
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 Bracketing	Exposure and/or flash bracketing (2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV)
Picture Control System	Four setting options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome; each option can be adjusted
Exposure Lock	Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
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
Sync Contact	X = 1/250 s; flash synchronization at up to 1/250 s
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
Accessory Shoe	Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
Sync Terminal	ISO 519 standard terminal
Creative Lighting System	With Speedlights such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-R200, supports Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information Communication, modeling flash and FV lock
Self-timer	Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 3, 10 or 20 s
Depth-of-field Preview Button	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)
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	Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Power Source	One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EL4, Quick Charger MH-22, AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)
Tripod Socket	1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
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)
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 Cap 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 Accessories	Wireless Transmitter WT-4, Magnifying Eyepiece DK-17M, AC Adapter EH-6, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software

Nikon’s first ever FX format (full-frame) camera enables photographers who work under extreme conditions to stay ahead of the game. The D3 features a highly sensitive 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor that boasts an extendable ISO range of 200 to 6400, and its Kevlar/carbon fiber-composite shutter and EXPEED image processing engine enable it to shoot at a staggering 9 fps (11 fps in DX Crop mode). The advanced Scene Recognition System delivers superior exposures and is supported by Nikon’s next-generation 51-point AF system, which offers broad coverage and high sensitivity in low light. Selectable Picture Controls streamline in-camera image processing, saving time in post-production, and a high definition 3-inch LCD screen supports two Live View modes plus an HDMI video output. Protected by a tough, environmentally-sealed magnesium alloy body, the D3 sets the benchmark for professional action photography.

• 12.2 megapixel FX (full-frame) CMOS sensor with high signal-to-noise ratio, wide dynamic range and 12-channel readout.

• ISO 200 – 6400 : extendable up to 25600 (equivalent) and down to ISO 100 (equivalent).

• 9fps consecutive shooting (11fps in DX Crop mode)

• EXPEED image processing engine with 14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image processing for superb tonal gradation.

• Advanced Scene Recognition System combines the camera’s metering and AF sensors for precise exposures and sharply defined images.

• Multi-CAM3500FX 51-point AF system . Individually selectable or configurable in 9-point, 21-point and 51-point coverage settings.

• Picture Controls streamline in-camera image processing by enabling customization of image parameters before capture and offer complete control over sharpening, contrast, brightness, hue and saturation in various color modes.

• 920,000 dot 3-inch VGA LCD monitor with wide, 170-degree viewing angle.

• Live View with Autofocus enables composition of images using the LCD monitor. Two modes are supported: Handheld or Tripod.

• Two Crop Modes : DX format and 5:4 ratio. The DX crop mode can be automatically enabled when a DX lens is attached.

• Quick response : approx. 37 ms shutter-lag and 55 ms viewfinder black-out.

• Highly accurate, durable Kevlar/carbon fiber-composite shutter unit : Standard rating of 300, 000 cycles, with a maximum shutter speed of 1/8,000 sec and flash synchronization at up to 1/250 sec.

• Active D-Lighting enables superior high-contrast images by automatically applying tone compensation at the moment of capture.

• Dual CF card slots : configurable for parallel (simultaneous) or serial (consecutive) recording.

• HDMI video output interface enables connection to high-definition video systems.

• Intuitive ergonomics with optimized button placement for fast and comfortable handling.

• Durable Magnesium alloy body built to withstand the rigors of the harshest of environments.

• Wireless LAN and Ethernet support via optional Wireless Transmitter WT-4.