Flagship 24.5-megapixel FX-format D-SLR�meticulously engineered for professionals whose work demands extreme resolution, file size and image fidelity
Price: $7, 999.95
Extreme resolution 24.5-megapixel FX-format (35.9 x 24.0mm) CMOS sensors
Large 5.94�m pixels capture astonishing detail and subtleties with outstanding dynamic range for demanding commercial applications.
Nikon EXPEED image processing technologies
EXPEED extends and assures breathtakingly rich image fidelity and reduces noise, even at high ISOs.
138 MB Processed NEF (RAW) 12 or 14 bit image files
Selectable bit depths of 12-bit (4,096 tones) or 14-bit (16,384 tones), both yielding incredible image quality through a 16-bit processing pipeline, for smoother tonal gradations.
Low noise ISO sensitivity from 100 to 1600
Added ISO settings of Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent), Hi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent) and Hi-2 (ISO 6400 equivalent) extend versatility
Two Live View shooting modes
Two Live View modes add flexibility, and up to 27x magnification in the Tripod Mode, acute focusing accuracy is easily confirmed.
Continuous shooting at up to 5 fps at full FX-format resolution
Commercial image quality teams with speed and handling to create new shooting possibilities�in the studio or on location.
Fast, accurate 51-point AF system
AF system features 4 Dynamic AF modes, including 3D Focus Tracking, for autofocus precision and razor sharpness.
1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System
Two Nikon-exclusive technologies provide intelligent auto exposure capabilities, along with refined auto white balance detection and faster, more accurate AF performance.
3-inch super-density 920,000-dot VGA LCD monitor
Individual factory calibration assures the color accuracy of each D3X monitor for critical image review.
100% viewfinder coverage
Nikon Picture Control
Four preset options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome, and 9 customizable settings provide advanced, personalized color control.
Rugged, durable and precise magnesium-alloy construction
Effectively protected from invasive dust, moisture and electromagnetic interference with a self-diagnostic shutter mechanism tested to exceed 300,000 cycles.
Dual CF card slots with overflow, backup and copy options
Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator
Up to 4,400 images per battery charge
- Image Sensor Format
FX - Image Sensor Type
CMOS - Sensor Size
35.9 x 24.0mm - Total Pixels
25.72 million - Effective Pixels
24.5 million - FX-format
(L) 6, 048 x 4, 032
(M) 4, 544 x 3, 024
(S) 3, 024 x 2, 016 - 5:4 format (30 x 24)
(L) 5, 056 x 4, 032
(M) 3, 792 x 3, 024
(S) 2, 528 x 2, 016 - DX-format
(L) 3, 968 x 2, 640
(M) 2, 976 x 1, 976
(S) 1, 984 x 1, 320 - Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
5 frames per second
FX-format
CH: Up to 5 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per second
5:4 format
CH: Up to 5 frames per second
CL: Up to 4 frames per second
DX-format
CH: Up to 7 frames per second
CL: Up to 5 frames per second - Continuous Shooting Options
- LCD Monitor Size
3 in. diagonal - LCD Monitor Type
VGA TFT
Super Density - LCD Monitor Resolutio
920, 000 dots - LCD Monitor Angle of View
170-degree wide-viewing angle - LCD Monitor Adjustments
Brightness, 7 levels - Shutter Type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane - Slowest Shutter Speed
30 sec. in steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV - Fastest Shutter Speed
1/8, 000 sec. in steps of 1/2
1
1/3 EV - Bulb Shutter Setting
Yes - Mirror Lock Up
Yes - Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
1
100 steps of 1/3
1/2
1 EV - Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
1, 600 steps of 1/2
1
1/3 EV - Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity
Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent, in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV) - Highest Expanded ISO Sensitvity
Hi-2 (ISO 6400 equivalent) - Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options
Lo-1, (ISO-50 equivalent), in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
Hi-1, (ISO-3200 equivalent), in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
Hi-2, (ISO-6400 equivalent), 1 EV step - Storage Media
MicroDrive©
CompactFlash© (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA) - Storage System
WAV
Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60 percent
TIFF (RGB)
Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80 percent
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality
Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW) - File System
Compliant with EXIF 2.21
DCF 2.0
DPOF - Exposure Modes
Manual (M)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (S)
Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program - Exposure Metering System
Spot F
Variable Center-weighted
1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Spot meter 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 degrees C/68 degrees F) - Exposure Meter Coupling
AI
CPU - Exposure Compensation
±5EV - Exposure Lock
Yes
From 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV - Shutter Release Modes
Live View [LV] mode
Single-frame [S] mode
Self-timer mode
Mirror-up [Mup] mode
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames-per-second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 5 frames-per-second - White Balance
Fluorescent
Preset
Incandescent
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
Auto
Shade
Sun
Flash - White Balance Bracketing
Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3 - Live View Shooting
Handheld mode
Tripod Mode - Playback Functions
Highlight point display
Auto Image Rotation
Voice Memo
Shooting Data
Slidesshow
Full Frame
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
Histogram
Zoom - Interface
Hi-speed USB
PAL
NTSC
10-pin terminal
HDMI - Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount - 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 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 - 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 - Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx. 100% - Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
-3 to +1 m - Viewfinder Eyepoint
18 mm (-1.0 m-1) - Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type - Focusing Screen
BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B - Interchangeable Focusing Screens
Yes
BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B Clear Matte VI - Type E - Viewfinder Magnification
Approx. 0.7x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0m-1) - Lens Aperture
Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button - Depth-of-field Control
Yes - Autofocus System
Autofocus TTL phase detection, 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module; Detection: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20�C/68�F); AF fine adjustment possible. Focal-plane contrast [in LiveView (Tripod) mode] - Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
51 - Autofocus Fine Tune
Yes - Focus Modes
Manual
Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C) - single-point AF Mode
Yes - Dynamic AF Mode
Yes
Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking) - Auto-area AF Mode
Yes - Focus Lock
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
AE-L/AF-L button - Picture Control
Neutral
Nine User-customizable settings
Vivid
Standard
Monochrome - In-Camera Image Editing
Color Balance
Monochrome
Image Overlay
Trim
Side-by-side comparison
D-Lighting
Filter Effects
Red-eye correction - Built-in Flash
No - Dust-Off Reference Photo
Yes - Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
Yes - Save/Load Camera Settings
Yes - Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility
Yes - Flash Sync
up to 1/250 - X-Sync Speed
up to 1/250 - FP High Speed Sync
up to 1/8, 000 - Flash Sync Modes
Red-ey reduction with slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync - 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, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-400
2) Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-900, SB-800 and CPU lens
3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-900, SB-800, 28, 27 or 22s
4) Range-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-900, SB-800 - Flash Sync Terminal
Yes - Accessory Shoe
Yes - Self-timer
Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec. - World Time Setting
Yes - Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings
Yes - Battery Type
Rechargeable - Battery/Batteries
EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery - AC Adaptor
EH-6 AC Adapter - Battery Charger
MH-22 Quick Charger
MH-21 Quick Charger - Image Comment
Yes
Up to 36 characters - Voice Memo Function
Yes - Battery Life (shots per charge)
4, 400 shots (CIPA) - Tripod Socket
�-20 - Approx. Dimensions
Width 6.3 in. (159.5mm)
Height 6.2 in. (157mm)
Depth 3.4 in. (87.5mm) - Approx. Weight
43.0 oz. (1, 220g) - supported Languages
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish - Supplied Software
Software Suite CD-ROM - Optional Accessories
WT-4a Wireless Transmitter, DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece, EH-6 AC Adapter, Capture NX 2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software - Supplied Accessories
*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area
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
- EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- En-EL4 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- BL-4 Battery Chamber Cover
- MH-22 Dual Quick Charger for EN-EL4/EN-EL4a
- MH-21 Quick Charger for EN-EL4
- EH-6 AC Adapter
- EG-D2 Audio Video Cable
- B Type Focusing Screen
- E Type Focusing Screen
- WT-4a Wireless Transmitter
- GP-1 GPS Unit
- ML-3 Modulite Remote Control Set
- MC-36 Multi-Function Remote Cor
- MC-35 GPS Cable
- MC-30 Remote Trigger Release
- MC-25 Adapter Cord
- MC-23 Connecting Cord
- MC-22 Remote Cord with Banana Plugs
- MC-21 Extension Cord for MC-30 or MC-22
- DK-19 Rubber Eyecup
- DR-5 Rectangular Right Angle Finder
- DK-17A Anti-Fog Eyepiece
- DK-17C Correction Eyepiece +2
- DK-17C Correction Eyepiece +1
- DK-17C Correction Eyepiece Neutral "0"
- DK-17C Correction Eyepiece -2
- DK-17C Correction Eyepiece -3
- DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece
- DK-18 Eyepiece Adapter for DG-2
- DG2 Eyepiece Magnifier
- WG-AS1 Water Guard for D3
- AN-D3X Strap (repl)
