D3X

The D3X redefines high resolution SLR photography, whether you shoot in the studio or out on location. The 24.5 megapixel FX format CMOS sensor delivers image files with outstanding levels of detail and tonal gradation and boasts an ISO range of 100 to 1600. Its durable Kevlar/carbon fiber-composite shutter and EXPEED image processing engine enable it to shoot at up to 5 fps (7 fps in DX Crop mode). The advanced Scene Recognition System delivers superior exposures and is supported by Nikon’s widely acclaimed 51-point AF system, which offers broad coverage and individually selectable points. Selectable Picture Controls streamline in-camera image processing, saving time in post-production. The high definition 3-inch LCD monitor supports two Live View modes plus an HDMI video output. Protected by a tough, environmentally-sealed magnesium alloy body.

     

      24.5 megapixel FX format CMOS sensor with high signal-to-noise ratio, wide dynamic range and 12-channel readout.

      ISO 100 – 1600: extendable up to 6400 (equivalent) and down to ISO 50 (equivalent).

      5fps consecutive shooting (7fps 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. 40 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.

       
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    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

    24.5 million

    Image Sensor

    CMOS sensor, 35.9 x 24.0 mm; Nikon FX format

    Total Pixels

    25.72 million

    Dust-reduction System

    Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)

    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)

    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, Exif 2.21, and PictBridge

    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) in FX format, approx. 97% (vertical/horizontal) in DX format, approx. 100% (vertical) and approx. 97% (horizontal) in 5:4

    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

    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 rangefinder 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 cannot be used *2. Excluding AF-Nikkor lenses for F3AF

    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 Modes

    1) Single-frame [S] mode

    2) Continuous Low-speed [CL] mode

    3) Continuous High-speed [CH] mode

    4) Live View [LV] mode

    5) Self-timer mode

    6) Mirror-up [Mup] mode

    Frame Advance Rate

    • DX format (24 x 16): Up to 5 fps (CL) or 5 to 7 fps (CH)

    • Other image areas: Up to 5 fps

    Self-timer

    Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s

    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 12-mm circle in center of frame, diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle or 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 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

    Active D-Lighting

    Can be selected from [Auto], [Extra high], [High], [Normal], [Low], or [Off]

    Autofocus

    Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase-detection; 51 focus points (including 15 cross-type sensors); AF fine tuning possible

    Detection Range

    -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)

    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 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-900, 800, 600 or 400

    2) Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-900, 800 and CPU lens

    3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-900, 800, 28, 27 or 22s

    4) Range-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-900, and 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-900, 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

    ISO 518 hot shoe with sync and data contacts, and safety lock

    Sync Terminal

    ISO 519 sync terminal with locking thread

    Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

    With Speedlights such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-R200, SU-800 (commander only), supports Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information Communication, modeling flash and FV lock

    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

    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

    LCD Monitor

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

    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

    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 Remote Terminal

    Can be used to connect optional remote control, GPS Unit GP-1, or GPS device compliant with NMEA 0183 version 2.01 and 3.01 (requires optional GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector)

    Supported Languages

    Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

    Battery

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

    AC Adapter

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

    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-D3X, 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

     
     

    ViewNX

     

    Image browser software for the easy organization and sharing of images. Compatible with Nikon Transfer.

     
     
     

    Battery EN-EL4a

     

    Intelligent, high-power Li-ion rechargeable battery with on-board microcontroller for advanced power management. 2450mAh capacity.

     
     
     

    Quick Charger MH-22

     

    High-speed charger for two specific Nikon batteries.

     
     
     

    Replacement Part Shoe Cap BS-2

     

    Slide-on cover for the camera Replacement Part Shoe, protects the hot-shoe from damage.

     
     
     

    Battery Chamber Cover BL-4

     
     
     
     

    Nikon Transfer

     

    Software for bulk transfer and backup of digital images to a computer. Compatible with Nikon ViewNX

     
     
     

    Body Cap BF-1A

     
     
     
     

    USB Cable UC-E4

     
     
     
     

    AV Cable EG-D2

     

    The EG-D2 Audio/Video Cable enables you to connects your camera to your TV, video, DVD, etc..

     
     
     

    DK-17A

     

    The DK-17A minimizes eyepiece fogging in low temperatures and/or high humidity conditions.

     
     
     

    AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G

     

     
     
     

    Capture NX 2

     

    Powerful, intuitive image-processing software for refining and perfecting your photographs.

     
     
     

    Remote Cord MC-30

     
     
     
     

    24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S NIKKOR

     

    Professional fast aperture, slimline standard zoom lens, with 24-70mm zoom range (DX equivalent: 36-105mm). Features a Nano Crystal coat, ED glass elements and SWM (Silent Wave Motor). Closest focusing distance of 0.38 m (at 50 mm).

     
     
     

    Magnifying Viewfinder DG-2

     
     
     
     

    Adaptor Cord MC-25

     

     
     
     

    Commander Kit R1C1

     

    Unique Wireless Speedlight system kit for fully automatic Close-up photographic exposures. The kit comprises of two SB-R200 Remote units attached to the lens and a SU-800 Commander unit attached to the cameras i-TTL metering system.

     
     
     

    400mm f/2.8G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR

     

    Ultra-fast aperture, super telephoto lens that is ideal for sports photography. Designed for digital, with VR (Vibration Reduction) II and a Nano Crystal coat. Closest focusing distance: 2.9m.

     
     
     

    Wireless Transmitter WT-4

     

    High-performance Wireless Transmitter, provides remote operation and connection to certain Nikon digital SLR cameras.

     
     
     

    45mm f/2.8D ED PC-E NIKKOR

     

    Perspective Control (PC-E) standard NIKKOR with high-quality optics, ideal for photography with natural-looking perspective.

     
     
     

    Speedlight SB-800

     

     
     
     

    Right-angle Viewfinder DR-5

     

    This Right-Angle Viewing Attachment can be attached to the finder of Nikon SLR cameras. With this attachment, the viewfinder image is viewed at right angles (via the built-in roof prism) to the camera's optical axis - a feature that is very convenient when shooting from low (or high) viewpoints, or when normal finder viewing is proving difficult, as can be the case in close-up work or photomicrography.

     
     
     

    Infrared Remote Control ML-3

     
     
     
     

    DK-17M

     

    The DK-17M increases viewfinder magnification by approximately 1.2x.

     
     
     

    24mm f/3.5D ED PC-E NIKKOR

     

    Perspective Control (PC-E) wideangle NIKKOR with high-quality optics, ideal for architecture and landscape photography. Includes electronic auto-aperture control.

     
     
     

    Speedlight SB-900

     

    Professional i-TTL Speedlight, compatible with Nikon FX and DX format SLRs, and the Nikon Creative Lighting System. Offers extensive creative opportunities for flash photography.

     
     
     

    85mm f/2.8D PC-E NIKKOR

     

    Perspective Control (PC-E) telephoto NIKKOR with high-quality optics, ideal for portraits and product photography.

     
     
     

    GPS UNit GP-1

     

    Global Positioning System, attaches to specific Nikon cameras and records the exact location of the camera when a picture is taken.

     
     
     

    Connecting Cord MC-23

     
     
     
     

    GPS Cord MC-35

     
     
     
     

    Connecting Cord MC-36

     

    This Remote Cord replaces the MC-20 with many improved features.

     
     
     

    Speedlight SB-400

     

    Ideal for entry-level users, the new SB-400 is a compact and lightweight Speedlight that is perfect for enhanced twilight shots or for adding impact to daylight images.

     
     
     

    600mm f/4G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR

     

    Ultra-fast aperture, super telephoto lens for distant subjects in field sports, wildlife and surveillance. Designed for digital, with VR (Vibration Reduction) II and a Nano Crystal coat. Closest focusing distance: 5m.

     
     
     

    60mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Micro NIKKOR

     

    Popular 60mm fixed-focal length macro lens with high quality optics, 1:1 reproduction ratio and Silent Wave Motor (SWM).

     
     
     

    Remote Cord MC-22

     
     
     
     

    Battery Charger MH-21

     
     
     
     

    Speedlight SB-600

     

     
     
     

    DK-19

     

    The DK-19 minimizes the amount of stray light that enters the viewfinder and enables more comfortable viewing.

     
     
     

    14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S NIKKOR

     

    Professional, extreme wideangle zoom NIKKOR lens, with14-24mm zoom range (DX equivalent: 36-105mm). This fast aperture lens is designed for digital with Nano Crystal coat, ED glass elements and outstanding peripheral sharpness.

     
     
     

    500mm f/4G ED VR AF-S NIKKOR

     

    Fast aperture, easy-to-handle, super telephoto lens with excellent combination of focal length and handling. Designed for digital with VR (Vibration Reduction) II and a Nano Crystal coat. Closest focusing distance. Closest focusing distance: 4m.

     
     
     

    Extension Cord MC-21

     

     
     
     

    TTL Sync Cord SC-28

     

    TTL Multi-Flash Sync Cord that can be easily clicked onto the camera and the external flash.

     
     
     

    TTL Sync Cord SC-29

     

     
     
     

    Power Bracket SK-6A

     

     
     
     

    AC Adapter EH-6

     
     
     
     

    AC Adapter EH-6B

     

    The AC Adapter is designed to supply uninterrupted power for your Digital SLR.

     
     
     

    Adapter WR-A10

     

    The WR-A10 Adapter is used to convert the ten-pin remote terminal of the camera to the new accessory terminal.