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Nikon D3 Digital SLR
MODEL: NIKON-D3
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Top-of-the-range Nikon digital SLR featuring their new 'FX' format sensor, which gives "35mm full-size". 12.1 megapixel resolution, ISO range from 200 to 6400 and burst mode up to 11 frames per second means this camera is spec'd up for the professional.
PLEASE NOTE: Because of the new FX format sensor used in the D3, using 'DX' type Nikon lenses will have the effect of reducing the effective resolution to approximately 5 megapixels.
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| Type of Camera | Single-lens reflex digital camera | | Effective Pixels | 12.1 million | | Image Sensor | Nikon FX format (36.0 x 23.9 mm) CMOS sensor; total pixels: 12.87 million | | Image Size (Pixels) | FX format: 4,256 x 2,832 [L], 3,184 x 2,120 [M], 2,128 x 1,416 [S]; 5:4 (30 x 24): 3,552 x 2,832[L], 2,656 x 2,120 [M], 1,776 x 1,416 [S]; DX format: 2,784 x 1,848 [L], 2,080 x 1,384 [M], 1,392 x 920 [S] | | Sensitivity | ISO 200 to 6,400 in steps of 1/3 EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.5, HI-0.7, HI-1 (ISO 12,800) and HI-2 (ISO 25,600); sensitivity decreases approx. LO-0.3, LO-0.5, LO-0.7 and LO-1 (ISO 100) | | File Format | NEF (12/14-bit lossless compressed [approx. 60-80%] RAW), NEF (12/14-bit compressed [45-60% ]), JPEG(Baseline-compliant) | | File System | Compliant with DCF 2.0, DPOF and Exif 2.21 | | Storage Media | CompactFlash™ (CF) Card (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA) and Microdrive™ | | Shooting Modes | 1) Single frame shooting [S] mode, 2) Continuous low shooting [CL] mode: 1-9 fps, 3) Continuous high shooting [CH] mode: 9 fps (9-11 fps with DX format), 4) Liveview [LV] mode, 5) Self-timer mode, 6) Mirror-up mode | | White Balance | Auto (TTL white balance with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, and main image sensor); Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Choose colour temp., White balance preset | | LCD Monitor Size | 3.0-in. | | LCD Monitor | 3.0", 920,000-dot, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD, allows up to 170-degree viewing angle | | Playback Function | 1) Full frame, 2) Thumbnail, 3) Zoom, 4) Slide show, 5) Histogram indication, 6) Shooting data, 7) Highlight point display, 8) Auto image rotation | | Delete Function | 1) Card format, 2) All frames delete, 3) Selected frames delete | | I/O Terminal | NTSC or PAL (selectable); simultaneous playback from both the video output and on the LCD monitor available | | Interface | USB 2.0 (High-speed): Mass Storage and PTP selectable | | Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent) | Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5x lens focal length when DX format is selected) | | ViewFinder Type | Optical | | Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1.0 m-1), Eyepiece shutter provided | | Eyepoint | 18 mm (-1.0 m-¹) | | Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen | | Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1) | Approx. 100%/ Approx. 0.7x | | Reflex Mirror | Automatic, instant-return type | | Lens Aperture | Instant-return type, with Depth-of-field preview button | | Autofocus | TTL phase detection, 51 focus points (15 cross-sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module; Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F); Focal-plane contrast [in Liveview (Tripod) mode]. | | Focus Modes | 1) Single-servo AF (AF-S), 2) Continuous-servo AF (AF-C), 3) Focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status, 3) Manual focus (M) with electronic rangefinder can be selected from 51 focus area | | Focus Lock | Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (Single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button | | Exposure Metering System | 1) 3D-Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses, Non-CPU lenses require manual input of lens data) performed by 1,005-segment RGB sensor, 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8, 15 or 20mm circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame; 3) Spot: Meters 4mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on active focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used) | | Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens) | 1) 0 to 20 EV (3D-Color Matrix or center-weighted metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) | | Exposure Metering Coupling | CPU and AI (Automatic maximum aperture Indexing) | | Exposure Control | 1) Programmed Auto [P], 2) Shutter-Priority Auto [S], 3) Aperture-Priority Auto [A], 4) Manual [M] | | Auto Exposure Lock | Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button | | Auto Exposure Bracketing | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 steps to (+-) 1.0 EV | | Maximum Shutter | 1/8000 | | Minimum Shutter | 30 | | Shutter | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter; 30 to 1/8000sec in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV plus bulb | | Sync Contact | X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/250 sec | | Flash Control | TTL flash control by combined five-segment TTL multi sensor with single-component IC and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor | | Flash Sync Modes | 1) Front-curtain sync, 2) Red-eye reduction, 3) Red-eye reduction with Slow sync, 4) Slow sync, 5) Rear-curtain sync | | Accessory Shoe | Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock | | Sync Terminal | ISO 519 standard terminal, with built-in rubber cap | | Self-Timer | Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 3, 10 or 20 s. | | Depth of Field Preview Button | Yes | | Remote Control | Via 10-pin Remote Cord MC-22/30/36 (optional) or Wireless Remote Control WT-4 (optional) | | GPS | NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01 and 3.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable (optional) and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional) | | Supported Languages | Total of 15 languages: German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean | | Power Requirements | Rechargeable EN-EL4a/EL4 Li-ion Battery, EH-6 AC adapter (optional) | | Tripod Socket | 1/4 in. (ISO 1222) | | Dimensions | Approx. 159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm | | Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap) | Approx. 1,240 g | | Supplied Accessories (may differ by 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-D3, Body Cap BF-1A, Accessory Shoe Cap BS-2, Eyepiece DK-17, Battery Chamber Cover BL-4, USB Cable Clip, Software Suite CD-ROM |
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Nikon D3 now in stock! 28/03/2008 12:41:00 PM by Jaz The amazing Nikon D3 has been reduced to $6649 and is now in stock for immediate shipping.Don't miss out! Nikon D300 firmware update, Australia 18/02/2008 2:26:00 AM by paul Nikon has released firmware version A update 1.02 for the D300 digital SLR.More information here. Nikon D3, D300 pricing available 1st November 31/10/2007 by paul drrrrrrrr...that's the drum-roll starting. We are pleased to announce that we will have the prices for the new Nikon D300 and D3 digital SLRs from tomorrow. These much anticipated models are sure to be hits this Xmas as Nikon is determined to consolidate its position as #1 digital SLR vendor globally.What I can tell you is that the D300 will be available initially as body only and with the excellent 18-200mm DX VR lens. Nikon D3, D300 first look 12/09/2007 by paul Wow...what more can I say? I was lucky enough to attend the Nikon product launch last night where I got to play with all the latest Nikon COOLPIX range (very nice) and...drum roll please...the new Nikon D300 and D3 digital SLRs.The launch was held at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Sydney's Circular Quay. The SLRs were mounted on tripods on the terrace and pointed towards the harbour bridge and opera house. A perfect setting for testing out new cameras. However, attached to the cameras were some pretty hefty lenses (600mm f/4 VR on the D3, from memory), and I'd challenge any camera not to look great under those circumstances, and of course, it did look fantastic. Unfortunately, because the terrace was obviously dark, the cameras were mounted in tripods, and there were 150 other people trying to play, it was difficult to get a really good look at the cameras, but we saw enough to be convinced that these two models will do nothing to harm Nikon's reputation for excellence. No pricing was available as this is not scheduled for release until November, but the D300 will come in at under $3k (expect street prices around $2900). Comparing Nikon D300 with Canon EOS 40D 31/08/2007 by paul I thought I'd post a quick comparison of the specs of the new Canon 40D v Nikon D300 digital SLR cameras, recently announced. I've shown the 'winner' in ():Resolution (MP): 10.1 v 12.3 (Nikon)
Sensor size: 22.2x14.8 v 23.6x15.8 (Nikon)
ISO: 100-3200 v 100-3200 (draw)
LCD viewer: 7.5cm v 7.5cm (poss. higher resolution on Nikon?)
AF points: 9 v 51 (err...Nikon?)
Burst: 6.5fps (70 shots max.) v 6fps or 8fps w/ battery grip or AC power (draw)
Viewfinder: 95% coverage v 100% coverage (Nikon)
Weight: 740g v 825g (Canon)
Availibility: Any time now v November (Canon) We don't know what the price difference is going to be in Aus, yet (it doesn't always translate directly from US prices), but it's obvious that the Nikon is the better spec'd camera. That's not to say that the Canon is a bad camera, of course, and the Nikon is quite heavy in comparison. The 40D would be a good option if you want to save a few $$, aren't a weightlifter in your spare time and don't need 51-point AF. If you want the best camera in the mid- to high-prosumer range and you don't mind paying a bit more for it, the D300 is the way to go. Australian prices for Nikon D300 will be available in October...delivery in November, according to Nikon. Canon 40D will be available from next week (early Sept.), hopefully, in body only and with 17-85mm IS lens [enthusiast] kit form.
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