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Key Features
The world’s best photographers depend on the best equipment to deliver consistently stunning and remarkably detailed shots, and the D3X, with its 24.5 megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, promises just that. Capture every color variant and every subtlety, and bring them to life right in your hands. Customize the D3X’s settings to suit your style or adjust for any situation, whether in the studio or in the field. You can always expect breathtaking image fidelity and unbelievable richness in every demanding commercial application. Every image the D3X captures is jam-packed with life, sharpness and brilliance.
Exquisite details
24.5 megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor
The sensor's 24.5 megapixels are only the beginning. No matter how you shoot—tightly controlled or on the fly—the camera's phenomenally wide dynamic range retains subtlety of shadow and highlight detail that contributes to breathtaking image fidelity, which can make the difference between good pictures and exceptional ones.
Images with the X-factor
EXPEED image processing technologies
Images with the X-factor are what your clients expect and your reputation deserves. Nikon's EXPEED processing system is much more than a mere label or processing chip component. It’s designed specifically to meet the requirements of a 24.5-megapixel sensor. The results will exceed the expectations of any commercial or fine art photographer whose work requires extreme resolution, rich tonal gradation, outstanding color accuracy and remarkable detail.
Astounding image quality
Approx. 138MB Processed NEF (RAW) File
The D3X captures the entire spectrum of color and every intricate detail, adding so much life and reality to your photos they rival real life. 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.
Crisp photos in any light
Low noise ISO sensitivity from 100 to 1600
Designed for fashion, portrait and landscape shoots, where large image files and an extreme attention to detail are required, the D3X provides crisp and clear shots with a broad dynamic range. Expand the ISO sensitivity from Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent) to a higher setting of Hi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent) or Hi-2 (ISO 6400 equivalent) for versatility and more detail in low light or night situations.
Greater shooting versatility
Two Live View shooting modes
Live View delivers tremendous creative freedom for a broad spectrum of shooting situations, from still life in a studio where precise focus is essential, to outdoor environments where you may not always be able to physically see your subject through the viewfinder. The D3X adds even more flexibility with two Live View modes: Tripod and Hand-held. With the Tripod Mode, acute focusing accuracy is easily confirmed with up to 27x magnification.
Continuous shooting
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. Stay on your toes and don’t miss a scene-stealing moment with continuous shooting of up to 5 frames per second, leaving you with countless colorful and astonishingly true to life pictures.
Powerful, wide-area coverage
The D3X’s fast, accurate 51-point autofocus system features 4 Dynamic AF modes, including 3D Focus Tracking, for autofocus precision and razor sharpness.
More accurate performance
The exclusive technology of the 1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Nikon’s Scene Recognition System provide intelligent auto exposure capabilities, along with refined auto white balance detection and faster, more accurate AF performance.
Rich image previewing
The D3X features an expansive 3-in. VGA LCD monitor with reinforced glass. Its approx. 921k-dot resolution assures clear, detailed display of images, which proves invaluable when confirming focus or assessing image sharpness.
100% frame coverage
With approximately 100% frame coverage in the viewfinder, what you see is exactly what you capture. The specially coated glass pentagonal prism and precision-crafted finder screen offer not only a bright viewfinder image, but also enable you to easily confirm when a subject is in focus.
LCD, Video and Photo Gallery images are for illustrative purposes only.
Tech Specs
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Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
24.5 million -
Sensor Size
35.9 mmx 24.0 mm -
Image Sensor Format
FX -
Storage Media
CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
MicroDrive© -
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100 -1600
Lo-1 (ISO 50)
Hi-1 (ISO 3200)
Hi-2 (ISO 6400)
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Monitor Size
3.0 in. diagonal -
Monitor Type
Super Density
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD -
Battery / Batteries
EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery
EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery -
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
43.0 oz.(1,220 g)
Type
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Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount
Image Sensor
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Effective Pixels (Megapixels)
24.5 million -
Sensor Size
35.9 mmx 24.0 mm -
Image Sensor Format
FX -
Image Sensor Type
CMOS -
Total Pixels
25.72 million -
Image Area (pixels)
FX-format
(L) 6,048 x 4,032
(M) 4,544 x 3,024
(S) 3,024 x 2,016
DX-format
(L) 3,968 x 2,640
(M) 2,976 x 1,976
(S) 1,984 x 1,320
5:4 format (30 x 24)
(L) 5,056 x 4,032
(M) 3,792 x 3,024
(S) 2,528 x 2,016
File System
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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 -
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
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Viewfinder
SLR-type with Fixed Eye-Level Pentaprism -
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
100 % (Approx.)
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Viewfinder Magnification
0.70x (Approx.) -
Viewfinder Eyepoint
18mm (-1.0m¯¹) -
Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment
-3 to + 1m -
Focusing Screen
BriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B -
Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type -
Mirror Lock Up
Yes
Lens
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Lens Aperture
Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button -
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
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Shutter Type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane -
Flash Sync Speed
Up to 1/250 sec. -
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution
5 frames per second
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Self-Timer
2, 5, 10, 20 sec.
Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure
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Exposure Metering System
Spot AF -
Metering Range
0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)
2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F) -
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 EVin increments of 1/3
1/2
1 -
Exposure Lock
Yes
Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button -
Picture Control
Monochrome
Neutral
Nine User-customizable Settings
Standard
Vivid
Sensitivity
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ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100 -1600
Lo-1 (ISO 50)
Hi-1 (ISO 3200)
Hi-2 (ISO 6400)
Focus/Autofocus
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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)
Flash
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Flash Control
i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR -
Accessory Shoe
Yes -
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
CLS Supported
White Balance
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White Balance
Auto (2 types)
Auto (TTL white balance with 2,016-pixel RGB sensor)
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
Monitor
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Monitor Size
3.0 in. diagonal -
Monitor Resolution
921,000 Dots -
Monitor Type
Super Density
Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Playback
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Playback Functions
Auto Image Rotation
Full Frame
Highlight Point Display
Histogram Display
Shooting Data
Slideshow
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
Voice Memo
Zoom -
Voice Memo Function
Yes
Interface
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Interface
10-pin Terminal
HDMI
Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL -
Wi-Fi Functionality
FTP file transfer available and PTP/IP with optional WT-4A (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g) -
GPS
GP-1 GPS unit
Menus
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Supported Languages
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Swedish
Power
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Battery / Batteries
EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery
EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery -
Battery Life (shots per charge)
4,400 shots (CIPA) -
AC Adapter
EH-6 AC Adapter -
Battery Charger
MH-21 Quick Charger
MH-22 Quick Charger
Miscellaneous
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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
43.0 oz.(1,220 g)
default
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Battery
Rechargeable -
Supplied Software
Software Suite CD-ROM -
Optional Accessories
EH-6 AC Adapter
DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece
Camera Control Pro 2
Capture NX 2 Software
Image Authentication Software
For a full list of the technical specifications please refer to the product manual.
Accessories
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