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May 24, 2013

Ask people to write down their e-mail address on a piece of paper and take a photo of that paper along with their photos. That way you’ll always have their e-mail address on file. Send them a copy of the photo as a thank-you for their time.

May 23, 2013

Keep an eye on your LCD after you take photos of people, and when you find a particularly flattering shot, show it to them. Nothing makes a person relax like knowing that the photos you’re taking make them look good.

May 22, 2013

Planning to take a vacation by the beach? Look for a compact digital camera that’s waterproof, such as the Nikon COOLPIX AW100, AW110, S30, S31 or get an underwater housing for your camera. You’ll be able to take your camera under water and capture what goes on below the surface.

May 21, 2013

When shooting nighttime landscapes, use a low ISO (400 or below if possible) while working from a tripod. Open your aperture to F/4 or F/5.6. This will allow you to have a shot full of detail and of good quality. Remember that night shots need a subject, just like day shots.

May 20, 2013

Don’t forget to bring your camera to holiday barbeques so you can capture all of the fun. Take pictures of the food being grilled, games being played, as well as groupings of friends and family.

May 19, 2013

Wait until the camera has finished writing the photo(s) to the memory card (green light is off) before turning off the camera or removing the card. You can lose pictures if you do either before the camera has had time to download the file(s) from its internal memory to the card.

May 18, 2013

You should format the memory card in your camera on a regular basis. By using the camera’s built-in “Format” function, found in the menus, you lessen the chance of having card problems in the future. Doing so is better than just deleting the images using the camera or the computer.

May 17, 2013

When you’re at a parade take photos of the parade goers, especially your children and the looks on their faces. You’ll see a lot of smiles and excitement.

May 16, 2013

Take a self-portrait each day for a week or month (or a year). It’s harder than you think to take an attractive photo of yourself, and if you do it for long enough you’ll have an interesting series that shows how you’ve changed over time.

May 15, 2013

Everyone loves a parade. For more interesting photos, look for details like the band’s uniforms, a cheerleader’s colorful pom-poms or a bright red fire engine.

May 14, 2013

When shooting groups of five or more people, make sure you stagger them. Put tall folks in the back and the shortest ones in front. It may seem simple, but blocking out just one face can ruin a group portrait. Always tell them, “If you don’t have a clear view of me, the camera can’t see you.”

May 13, 2013

Posing a bride and groom for photos is sometimes difficult. Concentrate on close shots of just the two of them, with clean backgrounds. Then create a fun group shot having them in the center, with others gathered around them. Just make sure no one gets in front of them. After all, it’s their day.

May 12, 2013

Take plenty of photos during your Mother’s Day celebrations. Remember to print multiple copies, so everyone can have their own photographs of mom to cherish.

May 11, 2013

Use a polarizing filter to lessen or eliminate reflections from glass. This works really well on windows of stores or cars. But the trade-off is that your exposure will be a bit longer, as the light is cut down by almost two stops.

May 10, 2013

Capture the hustle and bustle of the city at night. Place your camera on a tripod and use a long exposure (slow shutter speed) to blur the movement of cars and people. Try shooting for about 10 seconds first, and then adjust creatively to catch the motion of the lights and the feel of the city.

May 9, 2013

Make a great team picture. Get the team together in front of a nice background—maybe the goal, the net or the team logo on the field or floor. Shoot the ordinary, and then let the kids have some fun, making faces or funny poses. That’s the one they will always remember.

May 8, 2013

Try shooting panoramas if you’re at a sport stadium, beach or park, for more interesting images. Some Nikon Digital Cameras have an Easy Panorama mode or a Panorama Assist mode, which make these photos easy to shoot.

May 7, 2013

When photographing animals of any kind—pets, birds in flight, animals at the zoo—try to zoom in as close as you can or use a longer lens to isolate the animal from its background. By getting a close-up view you have a greater chance of capturing a wonderful expression on the face of the animal, which will give you a more interesting photograph.

May 6, 2013

Want a unique video of sports action? Use the slow-motion mode that many Nikon digital cameras offer. By shooting the action faster than normal and played back at normal speed, your subject’s movements are slowed down and look more deliberate.

May 5, 2013

When celebrating Cinco de Mayo, take plenty of photos of the colorful decorations in addition to candid photos of everyone having a great time.

May 4, 2013

Change your white balance during a sunrise or sunset. Take your camera off auto white balance and switch to Cloudy or Shady white balance. This will add more strength to the reds, oranges and yellows. Auto White Balance tries to keep colors neutral.

May 3, 2013

To get a shot of someone at sunset, turn on your flash and place the person with the beautiful sunset behind them. With the flash on, they will be illuminated. With the flash off, they will be silhouetted.

May 2, 2013

Spend a day capturing images only in black and white. You have to look at the world differently to take a good-looking photo in black and white, and that will help sharpen your artistic skills.

May 1, 2013

May is National Photo Month! Celebrate by taking photos every day. Give yourself an assignment such as taking a self-portrait each day of the month, or photographing an object every day.

April 30, 2013

If your camera can capture images in both RAW and JPEG format, do so even if you don’t work with RAW images now. These RAW files have the highest image quality possible, so you can edit them years from now and be sure you’re getting the best looking image possible.

April 29, 2013

Set your Speedlight to Rear Curtain Sync. This fires the flash at the end of the exposure, not the beginning, and can create interesting streaks and effects in moving subjects. Experiment with the different flash modes your camera and Speedlight offers.

April 28, 2013

Pick a day and use a fixed focal length lens instead of a zoom (or only one focal length on your zoom, like 35mm). By practicing moving you and the camera to re-frame your images you’ll become more engaged with your subject.

April 27, 2013

If you are photographing out of the window of a plane be sure to keep from touching the window, walls, armrests or other parts of the plane. The vibrations caused by the engines are transmitted through the fuselage and can make your photos blurry. Instead, sit up in the seat and hold the camera as still as you can, close to the window.

April 26, 2013

Arbor Day, which celebrates the planting and caring for trees is celebrated across the USA at different times of the year. Some states celebrate in February while others celebrate the holiday in April, so we decided to celebrate it twice! Use this holiday to take some cool photographs of trees.

April 25, 2013

Frame your storm photograph before it happens. Remember that the sky is your subject, so dramatic clouds are what you’re framing for, and then you hope that lightning will happen in that space. Keep the horizon in the lower third of the frame with the sky the top two-thirds.

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Nikon's original 12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor: Couple Nikon's exclusive digital image processing system with the 12.1-megapixel FX-format and you'll get breathtakingly rich images while also reducing noise to unprecedented levels with even higher ISOs.

Extreme low-noise ISO range with advanced noise reduction: This enables photographers to confidently select from 200-6400 ISO with an expanded range that includes: Lo-1 (100 ISO), Hi-1 (12,800 ISO) and Hi-2 (25,600 ISO).

Selectable 12-Bit or 14-Bit A/D Conversion: The choice of selecting bit depths at 12-bit (4,096 tones) or 14-bit (16,384 tones), both yielding incredible image quality through a full 16-bit processing pipeline, enables photographers to choose smaller files at faster operating speeds, as opposed to larger files with smoother tonal gradations at slower operating speeds.

Fast, accurate 51-point auto focus with 3D focus tracking: Add onto that, three dynamic AF modes to deliver exacting autofocus precision at blazing speeds.

Nikon's exclusive Scene Recognition System (SRS): Improved 1,005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II provides even more intelligent auto exposure capabilities, along with smarter auto white balance detection and faster, more accurate AF performance.

Nikon's exclusive Active D-Lighting: Image enhancement provided on the fly while shooting produces broader tone reproduction in both shadows and highlights by controlling light intensity and exposure compensation while applying localized tone control technology to achieve the right level of contrast across the entire image for sharp, detailed results.

Nikon's self-diagnostic shutter system: Tested to 300,000 cycles, this system is a clear indication of advanced engineering and durable construction.

Continuous shooting at up to 9 frames per second: At full FX resolution and up to 11fps in the DX crop mode, the D3 offers uncompromised shooting speeds for fast-action and sports photography.

Nikon's exclusive EXPEED Image Processing Technology: The foundation of Nikon’s newest Image Processing Systems, EXPEED incorporates the concepts, innovations and years of Nikon’s digital image processing experience, providing superior image quality with state-of-the-art technologies at blazing processing speeds.

3.0-inch super density 921,000-dot VGA color monitor: With 170-degree, wide-angle viewing and tempered glass protection, you'll get even better critical image review capabilities.

Two Live View shooting modes: Use either hand-held or with a tripod when shooting in a studio, remote situations or from challenging angles.

New Picture Control settings: This gives photographers dramatically advanced color control with 4 preset options; standard, neutral, vivid and monochrome, as well as 9 customizable settings.

The World's First Virtual Horizon Graphics Indicator: The D3's super-density color LCD monitor, teamed with Nikon's innovative Electronic Virtual Horizon delivers instant and accurate confirmation of the D3's position relative to "horizon level." You can also level the D3 while looking through the viewfinder or on the top-deck LCD.

Comprehensive state-of-the-art dust and moisture countermeasures and electromagnetic interference: With a rugged, durable and precise magnesium-alloy chassis and body, the D3 goes beyond other D-SLRs to protect against invasive moisture, dust and even electromagnetic interference. A comprehensive series of O-rings and other specialized seals, combined with additional engineering, keeps you shooting when lesser cameras would fail.

Specifications

Lens Mount

Nikon F bayonet mount

Picture Angle

Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1/5 times when DX format is selected)

Effective Pixels

12.1 million

Sensor Size

36.0mm x 23.9mm

Image Sensor Format

Image Sensor Type

CMOS

Total Pixels

12.87 million

Dust-Off Reference Photo

Yes

Image Area (pixels)

FX-format
(L) 4,256 x 2,832
(M) 3,184 x 2,120
(S) 2,128 x 1,416
5:4 format (30 x 24)
(L) 3,552 x 2,832
(M) 2,656 x 2,120
(S) 1,776 x 1,416
DX-format
(L) 2,784 x 1,848
(M) 2,080 x 1,384
(S) 1,392 x 920

File Format Still Images

Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60 percent
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
TIFF (RGB)
Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
WAV

Picture Control

Monochrome
Neutral
Nine User-customizable Settings
Standard
Vivid

Storage Media

CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
MicroDrive©

Card Slot

2 CompactFlash© (CF) cards

File System

Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)

Viewfinder

SLR-type with Fixed Eye-Level Pentaprism

Viewfinder Frame Coverage

100 % Approx.

Viewfinder Magnification

0.70x Approx.

Viewfinder Eyepoint

18mm (-1.0m¯¹)

Focusing Screen

BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B

Interchangeable Focusing Screens

Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI
Type E Clear Matte VI

Reflex Mirror

Quick-return type

Lens Aperture

Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button

Depth-of-field Control

Yes

Lens Compatibility at a Glance***

AF-S or AF lenses fully compatible
Metering with AI lenses

Compatible Lenses

AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering II
AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
DX AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) Image Size
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
Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported

Shutter type

Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane

Fastest Shutter Speed

1/8000 sec.1/3
1/2
1

Slowest Shutter Speed

30 sec.1/3
1/2
1

Flash Sync Speed

Up to 1/250 sec.

Bulb Shutter Setting

Yes

Shutter Release Modes

Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-9 frames per second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 9 frames per second (9-11 frames per second with DX format)
Live View [LV] mode
Mirror-up [Mup] mode
Self-timer mode
Single-frame [S] mode

Continuous Shooting Options

FX-format
CH: Up to 9 frames per second
CL: Up to 8 frames per second
5:4 format
CH: Up to 9 frames per second
CL: Up to 8 frames per second
DX-format
CH: Up to 11 frames per second
CL: Up to 10 frames per second

Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution

9 frames per second

Self-timer

2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled

Exposure Metering System

1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Spot
Spot AF
Variable Center-weighted

Metering Range

2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
0 to 20 EV (3D Color Matrix or center-weighted metering)

Exposure Meter Coupling

CPU
AI

Exposure Modes

Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)

Exposure Compensation

±5 EV in increments of 1/3
1/2
1

Exposure Bracketing

2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV

Exposure Lock

Yes
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

Mirror Lock Up

Yes

ISO Sensitivity

ISO 200 - 6400
Lo-1 (ISO 100)
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)

Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity

2001/3
1/2
1

Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity

64001/3
1/2
1

Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity

ISO 100 equivalent, in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV

Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity

Hi-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)

Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options

Hi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent)
Hi-2, (ISO-25,600 equivalent)

Single-point AF Mode

Yes

Dynamic AF Mode

Number of AF points: 9, 21, 51 and 51 (3D-tracking)

Auto-area AF Mode

Yes

Autofocus System

51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors)
AF fine adjustment possible
Detection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)
Focal-plane contrast [in LiveView (Tripod) mode]
Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module
Autofocus TTL phase detection

Focus Lock

AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)

Focus Modes

Continuous-servo (C)
Manual
Single-servo AF (S)

Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points

Autofocus Fine Tune

Yes

Flash Bracketing

2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV

X-Sync Speed

1/250

Top FP High Speed Sync

Up to 1/8000

Flash Control

i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR

Flash Sync Modes

Front-curtain sync (normal)
Rear-curtain sync
Red-Eye reduction
Red-Eye reduction with slow sync
Slow sync

Accessory Shoe

Yes

Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)

CLS Supported

Flash Sync Terminal

Yes

White Balance

Auto (2 types)
Cloudy
Direct Sunlight
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)
Flash
Fluorescent (7 types)
Incandescent
Preset manual (up to 5 values can be stored)
Seven manual modes with fine-tuning
Shade

White Balance Bracketing

2 to 9 exposures

Live View Shooting

Handheld mode
Tripod mode

Monitor Size

3.0 in. diagonal

Monitor Resolution

921,000 Dots

Monitor Type

Super Density
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD

Monitor Angle of View

170-degree wide-viewing angle

Monitor Adjustments

Brightness, 7 levels

Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator

Yes

Playback Functions

Auto Image Rotation
Full Frame
Highlight Point Display
Histogram Display
Shooting Data
Slideshow
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
Voice Memo
Zoom

In-Camera Image Editing

Color Balance
D-Lighting
Filter Effects
Image Overlay
Monochrome
Red-Eye Correction
Side-by-Side Comparison
Trim

Image Comment

Yes
Up to 36 characters

Voice Memo Function

Yes

Interface

10-pin Terminal
HDMI
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL

Save/Load Camera settings

Yes

Supported Languages

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

Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings

Yes

World Time Setting

Yes

Battery

Rechargeable

Battery / Batteries

EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery
EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery

Battery Life (shots per charge)

4,300 shots (CIPA)

AC Adapter

EH-6 AC Adapter

Battery Charger

MH-21 Quick Charger
MH-22 Quick Charger

Tripod Socket

1/4 inch 20

Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)

6.3 in. (159.5 mm) x 6.2 in. (157 mm) x 3.4 in. (87.5 mm)

Approx. Weight

43.7 oz. (1,240 g)

camera body only

Supplied Software

Software Suite CD-ROM

Optional Accessories

EH-6 AC Adapter
DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece
Camera Control Pro 2
Nikon Capture NX
Image Authentication Software

Supplied Accessories

EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
MH-22 Quick Charger
UC-E4 USB Cable
EG-D2 Audio Video Cable
AN-D3 Camera Strap
BF-1A Body Cap
BS-2 Accessory Shoe Cap
DK-17 Eyepiece
BL-4 Battery Chamber Cover
USB Cable Clip
Software Suite CD-ROM

*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
***Refer to the product manual or the Compatible Lenses Specification for additional details.

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EG-D2 Audio Video Cable$13.00

Type E Focusing Screen$41.00

WG-AS1 Water Guard$35.50

DK-17C +2.0 Correction Eyepiece$22.50

MC-25 Adapter Cord$102.00

EN-EL4a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery$175.00

MC-21 Extension Cord (10 ft.)$114.00

MC-22 Remote Cord with Banana Plugs (39.4 in.)$90.00

DK-17C +1.0 Correction Eyepiece$22.50

MC-30 Remote Trigger Release (2.5 ft.)$100.00

DK-17C 0.0 Correction Eyepiece$22.50

DK-17C -2.0 Correction Eyepiece$22.50

MC-36 Multi-Function Remote Cord$180.00

DK-17C -3.0 Correction Eyepiece$22.50

DK-19 Rubber Eyecup$9.50

DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece$52.00

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BF-1A SLR Body Cap$13.50

BF-1B Body Cap$13.50

GP1-CA10 10-pin cable for GP-1$56.00

Understanding Digital Photography DVD$14.95

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Sharpness Redefined I have had my D3 now for a little more than a month and it has exceeded every expectation I ever had. My primary reason for adding this camera was to experience the FX format. The sharpness of the pictures, the high ISO range that is available, and the high frames per second make this an excellent camera for shooting fast action sporting events and young children. My D3 and D300 make an excellent team with a wide range of capabilities. April 20, 2012

Got a full speed ahead flank - This DSLR is superb. I got mine in South Korea, though it was only 1422 times shutter counted. Still it is amazing. No scratch at all. - My 'gunners' friends were trembling staring at my 'godzilla' D3. Hahaha. - Simply matched with brand new AF-S 24-70 Nano tech. - Thanks Nikon. October 12, 2011

This camera is flawless ! Having been a Nikon shooter for decades now I have to admit that EVERY camera Nikon comes out with is to me the "best". I never thought anything could touch the D2X, I feel that way about the D3....but now realize that when the D4 is announced it will surpass all others. Great company...the BEST cameras! October 4, 2011

D3 is king I'm a pro, here's my list of pros/cons Pros: Best low light performance, but in terms of image quality and focus speed. I shoot 3200 frequently and am never bothered by the results. This quality opens a whole new world. Build is solid and ergonomic. The menu system is excellent (I've used competitor's quite a bit). Battery is great. Cons: What's the point of low light shooting if you don't have some form of AF assist to grab correct focus? (it's missing) I've had a few issues where a 1/2 depressed lens release button 'releases' the lens. I like the dual CF card slot and was excited to use the mirroring mode, but found that the 2nd card doesn't actually mirror. When you delete a file off the primary card, it is not deleted off the 2nd card. Overall, I love this camera. The DNR is average to good. My wish for the newer flagship models to have better dynamic range through sensor design not just better ADC chips. I also hope that Nikon builds in wireless RADIO TTL for Speedlight control. I also wish they'd add crosshatch AF assist to the body for quick, low-light focusing without a Speedlight attached. I do like the video mode trend and am looking forward to 1080p60 or even 120. My dream is a 3/4/5k raw format video mode so I can pull stills from the video stream ready for high-res printing. September 29, 2011

The best camera ever made, can't wait for Nikon to come out with something next June 21, 2011

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