Nikon Digital SLR Camera D3X Specifications
Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts
Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX format is selected)
24.5 million
CMOS sensor, 35.9 x 24.0 mm; Nikon FX format 25.72 million
Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)
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| FX format (36 x 24) | 6,048 x 4,032 |
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| DX format (24 x 16) | 3,968 x 2,640 |
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| 5:4 (30 x 24) | 5,056 x 4,032 |
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| File Format | 1) NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| (approx. 1:16) compression ([Size priority]); [Optimal quality] compression available | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 4) NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Picture Control System | Four setting options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome; each option can be adjusted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Storage Media | CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA); Microdrives |
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| Double Slot | Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of NEF (RAW) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| File System | Compliant with DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21, and PictBridge |
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| Eyepoint | 18 mm |
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| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen |
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| Frame Coverage | Approx. 100% (vertical/horizontal) in FX format, approx. 97% (vertical/horizontal) in DX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| format, approx. 100% (vertical) and approx. 97% (horizontal) in 5:4 |
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| Magnification | Approx. 0.7x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; |
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| When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (P and S modes) |
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| Compatible Lenses*1 | 1) Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported |
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| 2) DX AF Nikkor: All functions supported except | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3) AF Nikkor other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Metering II |
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| can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Type | Electronically controlled |
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| Speed | 1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; Bulb |
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| Flash Sync Speed | X = 1/250 s; flash synchronization at up to 1/250 s |
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| [CH] mode, 4) Live View [LV] mode, 5) | ] mode, 6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Frame Advance Rate | • DX format (24 x 16): Up to 5 fps (CL) or 5 to 7 fps (CH) |
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| • Other image areas: Up to 5 fps |
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| Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s |
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| Metering | TTL |
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| Metering System | 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Metering Range | 1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F) |
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| Exposure Meter Coupling Combined CPU and AI |
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| Exposure Modes | 1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, 2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Priority Auto (A), 4) Manual (M) |
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| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV |
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| Exposure Bracketing | Exposure and/or flash bracketing (2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 50 equivalent) below ISO 100, or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Active | Can be selected from [Auto], [Extra high], [High], [Normal], [Low], or [Off] |
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| Focus Point | Single AF point can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points |
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| Supported Languages | Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, |
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| Accessories | NX2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software |
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Note: Approx. 0.04 second* shutter release time lag extends to approx. 0.05 second* when VR is on or used together with either
*Based on CIPA Guideline and in
•CompactFlash and Extreme are registered trademarks of SanDisk Corporation. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Products and brand
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Printed in China Code No. 6CE80121 (0811/A) K