D3 - A Digital Revolution

From 2007-2009 the Nikon D3 was our preferred tool. This camera housing is 100 % perfection in every way. It contains a series of tools that are all very important for a professional photographer, e.g. the possibility to take photos at very high ISO values, continuous exposure of as much as 11 frames per second, and two slots for memory cards, a feature we use a lot on our assignments.   Furthermore, it has an extremely precise auto focusing module with a staggering 51 focus points. The camera is equipped with a huge LCD on the back, this makes reviewing your photos on location much more efficient. This camera actually allows you to get a good sense of what your photos are like without the use of a computer monitor!

 
  D3, 14-24mm The D3 is Nikon’s first full-frame dSLR (FX).

 Nikon specifications: 

• CMOS sensor, 36.0 x 23.9 mm; total pixels: 12.87 million; Nikon FX format             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 
• Compressed 12/14 bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80%
• 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
• 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  
• HDMI Output Supports HDMI version 1.3a; Type A connector is provided as HDMI output terminal
• 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 
• 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)
• Weight Approx. 1,240 g (2.7 lb.) without battery, memory card, body cap or accessory shoe cover
• Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm (6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in.) Compatible Lenses:                                                                                               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                                                                                                               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

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