Nikon D3 body
 | Outdated Product $1,199.00 Top-class SLR camera, notable for some features even among similar devices. One of these features is the work with Compact Flash I and II memory cards, there are two slots for them. The matrix has a full frame format, a resolution of 12.9 megapixels and sensitivity up to ISO 6400. Shooting formats include TIFF (RGB), and the speed in burst mode is 11 fps (albeit when using an additional battery pack). Video recording is not provided; however, HDMI is included in the set of ports. The optics are mounted on the Nikon F mount. The body is made of magnesium alloy. |
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Nikon D3 body
Panel:full frame, 12.9 MPix
Snapshot size:4256 x 2832 px
ISO range:200-6400
Burst shooting:11 fps
Screen:3 ''
Top-class SLR camera, notable for some features even among similar devices. One of these features is the work with Compact Flash I and II memory cards, there are two slots for them. The matrix has a full frame format, a resolution of 12.9 megapixels and sensitivity up to ISO 6400. Shooting formats include TIFF (RGB), and the speed in burst mode is 11 fps (albeit when using an additional battery pack). Video recording is not provided; however, HDMI is included in the set of ports. The optics are mounted on the Nikon F mount. The body is made of magnesium alloy.
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Specifications D3 body
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Does a full frame make a difference? Is it worth buying a full-frame camera?Do I need to spend money on an expensive full frame or is it better to buy a cropped camera?..
Deciphering the series and markings of Nikon camerasAs part of this article, we will focus on decoding the Nikon camera series
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Comparison table Nikon D3 and Canon 1Ds M III:
Key Features:
| Nikon D3 | Canon EOS 1-Ds Mark III | |
| Dust removal | • Acquiring Data for Dust Free Shot | • Self-cleaning filter • Antistatic coating • Acquiring Data for Dust Free Shot |
| Protection against external influences | • Impervious to rain and dust • Support for sealed optics |
• Tightness against external influences |
| Matrix type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Matrix size | 36 x 23.9mm | 36x24mm |
| Matrix area | 860 mm sq. | 864 mm sq. |
| Image stabilization | Only in optics | Only in optics |
| Effective pixels | 12.1 million | 21.1 million |
| aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| crop | 1x | 1x |
| Snapshot size | 4256 x 2832 | 5616 x 3744 |
| Live view mode | • View 1:1 pixel • Contrast detection AF • Mirror reflective AF |
• Zoom up to 10x • Manual focus • Remote shooting via USB or Wi-Fi/Etdernet |
| Optics Support | • Nikon F-mount • Compatible with DX lenses (crop) |
• Canon EF • Incompatible with EF-S (crop) |
| File Format | JPEG, TIFF, RAW (NEF 12-bit / NEF 14-bit) | JPEG (10 compression options), RAW (CR2, 14-bit) |
| autofocus | • 51 points • 15 cruciform • Range -1 to 19EV |
• 45 points • 19 cruciform • Range -1.0 to 18EV |
| Metering sensor | 1005-pixel RGB | 63 zone |
| measuring range | 0 to 20EV | 0 to 20EV |
| Measurement method | • 3D matrix metering • Centre-weighted • Spot |
• Evaluative measurement • Partial metering in the central zone • Spot metering • Centre-weighted metering |
| Exposure compensation range | +/- 5.0EV | +/- 3.0EV |
| Compensation step | 0.3, 0.5 or 1.0EV | 0.3 or 0.5EV |
| Sensitivity range (expansion) | (100), 200 – 6400, (25,600) | (50), 100 – 1600, (3200) |
| Auto ISO setting | • Selecting the maximum ISO • Choosing the minimum shutter speed |
Not |
| shutter speed | 30 – 1/8000 s | 30 – 1/8000 s |
| Number of operations | 300,000 times | 300,000 times |
| Burst shooting | 9.0 fps (11 fps in DX mode) | 5 fps |
| Buffer volume | • 130 JPEG Standard • 17 RAW |
• 56 JPEGs • 12 RAW |
| white balance | • 7 presets + tuning • Temperature in Kelvin • Manual (4 in memory) • BB bracketing |
• 6 presets + tuning • Temperature in Kelvin • Manual (5 per memory) • BB bracketing |
| Image Options | • 4 presets • Saturation +/- 3, A • Contrast +/- 3, A • Brightness +/- 1 • Hue +/- 3 • Sharpness 0-9, A • Fast. correction +/- 2 • B&W filter • BW toning |
• 6 presets |
| Noise reduction control | 4 levels (ISO 2000+ only) | 1 additional level |
| Setting Highlights and Shadows | Active D-Lighting (4 levels) | Overexposed tones priority |
| Built-in flash | Not | Not |
| Sync Speed | • 1/250 s • up to 1/8000 with support flashes |
• 1/250 s • up to 1/8000 with support flashes |
| Custom Controls | • FUNC button • FUNC+wheels • Central navigator • Preview button • AE-L/AF-L button • Wheels |
• SET button • AF-ON button • AE lock button • Wheels |
| Memory cards | CF (incl. UDMA) x2 connectors | • CF (incl. UDMA) • SD/SDHC |
| Viewfinder | • 100% coverage • 0.7x magnification |
• 100% coverage • 0.76x magnification |
| LCD monitor | • 3.0" TFT LCD • 922,000 pixels |
• 3.0" TFT LCD • 230,000 pixels |
| Battery | Wh 27.75 | 25.5wh |
| charge status | • Remaining charge (%) • Number of shots taken since last charge • Battery aging |
• Remaining charge (%) • Number of shots • Recharge performance |
| battery pack | built-in | built-in |
| Video output | HDMI (up to 1080i) | Composite |
| Dimensions | 160 x 157 x 88mm |
150 x 160 x 80 mm |
| Weight (without battery) | 1240 g | 1205 |
Key Features:
- 12.1 megapixel FX format CMOS sensor (full frame), wide dynamic range, high