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Overview

The World is Your Studio
Extreme-resolution photography once meant a sacrifice in mobility, versatility and spontaneity. Now, the Nikon D3X builds upon the world-renowned D3, merging 24.5 megapixels of imaging performance with the speed and handling characteristics that today's photography demands: exquisite detail and tonal range in an ergonomically superior digital SLR body with comprehensive protection against dust, moisture and electromagnetic interference. Work within ISO 100 and ISO 1600 for spectacularly clean and sharp images, even in harsh conditions. The D3X's intuitive layout makes it easier to respond instantly to rapidly changing situations. With Nikon's Total Imaging System on their side, demanding photographers can better realize their vision, using the comprehensive range of renowned NIKKOR lenses and the incomparable Creative Lighting System to adapt to any assignment or shooting situation. That's creative freedom. With the D3X, the world is your studio.

Exquisite Details
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.

  • Fast 14-bit A/D conversion incorporated onto the image sensor for high signal-to-noise ratio and low power consumption
  • 24.5 megapixels, each pixel specially designed to carry larger electrical charges for outstanding light transmission properties, delivering a wider dynamic range
  • Exclusive low-pass filter with multi-layer coating for pristine resolution and minimized moiré

Images with the X-Factor
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. The EXPEED at work in the D3X is designed specifically to meet the requirements of a 24.5-megapixel sensor. The results will exceed the expectations of any photographer whose work requires extreme resolution, rich tonal gradation, outstanding color accuracy and remarkable detail. Commercial and fine art photographers will immediately see that the D3X cuts no corners.

  • Nikon's EXPEED image processing system, utilizing a supremely powerful CPU with 16-bit image processing
  • Faithful, pleasingly saturated color throughout the palette, with smooth tonal gradations, even in highlights
  • Fast and efficient processing speed

Rapid Response
Not every subject poses for the camera. Whether it's on the catwalk, in the studio or roaming in the wild,
photographers must capture their subject beautifully and accurately. With its 51 individually selectable AF points,
the D3X autofocus system is the same as the acclaimed Nikon D3, which has become the preferred choice of so
many of the world's leading sports and news photographers by delivering tack-sharp images, even when shooting
moving, low-contrast or poorly lit subjects.

  • 51 AF points to track and capture both moving and stationary subjects
  • 15 cross-type AF sensors that work with any NIKKOR lens f/5.6 or faster
  • Versatile AF-area modes: Single-point AF, Dynamic-area AF, and Auto-area AF

The Art of Ergonomics
The logic is simple: a camera that functions naturally in your hands allows creative work to flow. The D3X features
Nikon's world-renowned ergonomics, placement of controls and intuitive menu systems to help you follow your
instincts instead of interrupting your flow to adjust settings or scroll through menus. Every texture and control has
been meticulously designed to maintain your momentum and remain comfortable in your hands for as long as it
takes to complete the assignment.

Comprehensive Protection
Spectacular images can be found far beyond the controlled confines of the studio. Unlike less robust 36x24mm
D-SLRs or more cumbersome medium-format equipment, the D3X was designed to be at home both on the set
and on location. Its performance-tested body is similar to the world-renowned D3, which has proven that it can
withstand the worst of what the world's leading news photographers can throw at it. Wherever you are, the D3X
delivers studio-quality images in an agile body that can withstand the elements.

  • Rugged magnesium alloy construction
  • Comprehensive protection against moisture, dust and even electromagnetic interference
  • A shutter unit tested inside the camera to exceed 300,000 cycles
  • A self-diagnostic shutter monitor for more consistent and assured performance accuracy

Creative Freedom
Whether it's the world-renowned NIKKOR lenses or the industry-leading Speedlight system, shooting with a D3X
opens the door to a range of creative opportunities that only Nikon can offer. The Nikon Total Imaging System,
backed up by the Nikon Professional Services (NPS)* network is there to help you realize your vision, or even
stimulate new ones.

  • Compatible with the extensive NIKKOR lens range, including fisheye, ultra-wide angle, zoom, telephoto, super-telephoto, micro and PC lenses
  • Nano-crystal coating on NIKKOR lenses for spectacular clarity, as well as minimized ghost and flare effects during harsh lighting
  • NIKKOR Vibration Reduction to effectively compensate for blur caused by camera shake
  • The industry-leading Nikon Creative Lighting System, including portable and versatile Nikon Speedlights
  • Wireless Transmission, GPS input, HDMI output interfaces
  • A comprehensive suite of workflow software to manage, edit, control and authenticate your important files

*These services are for NPS members

Key Features

  • Extreme resolution 24.5-megapixel FX-format (35.9 x 24.0mm) CMOS sensor
    Large 5.94µm 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, Hi-1 ISO 3200 and Hi-2 ISO 6400 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 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

 

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Product Specifications

Detailed Specifications
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
Image Area (pixels) FX-format
(L) 6,048 x 4,032
(M)4,544 x 3024
(S)3,024 x 2016

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 1976
(S)1,984 x 1,320
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at Full Resolution 5 frames per second
Continuous Shooting Options 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 secondSingle
LCD Monitor Size 3 in. diagonal
LCD Monitor Type VGA TFT
Super Density
LCD Monitor Resolution 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 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Bulb Shutter Setting Yes
Mirror Lock Up Yes
Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity 100 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity 1600 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV
Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent, in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV)
Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity 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 CompactFlash© (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
MicroDrive©
Storage System Uncompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW)
Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80 percent
Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60 percent
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal Quality
TIFF (RGB)
WAV
File System Compliant with DCF 2.0
DPOF
EXIF 2.21
Exposure Modes Programmed Auto (P) with Flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
Manual (M)
Exposure Metering System 1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Variable Center-weighted
Spot AF
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 Metering Coupling CPU
AI
Exposure Compensation ±5EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 1
Exposure Lock Yes
Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure Bracketing Yes
From 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Shutter Release Modes Single-frame [S] mode
Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames-per-second
Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 5 frames-per-second
Live View [LV] mode
Self-timer mode
Mirror-up [Mup] mode
White Balance Sun
Shade
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Flash
Preset
Fine Tune by Kelvin color temperature setting
Auto
White Balance Bracketing Yes, 2 to 9 exposures, in increments of 1, 2 or 3
White Balance Fine Tuning Yes
Live View Shooting Handheld mode
Tripod mode
Playback Functions Full frame
Thumbnail (4, 9 or 16 segments)
Zoom
Slideshow
Histogram
Shooting data
Highlight point display
Auto image rotation
Voice Memo
Interface Hi-speed USB
NTSC
PAL
HDMI
10-pin Terminal
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  V
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 Single-servo AF (S)
Continuous-servo (C)
Manual
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 AE-L/AF-L button
Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
Picture Control Standard
Neutral
Vivid
Monochrome
Nine User-customizable settings
In-Camera Image Editing Trim
D-Lighting
Color Balance
Image Overlay
Side-by-Side Comparison
Filter Effects
Monochrome
Red-eye correction
Built-in Flash No
External Flash Shoe Yes
External Flash Shoe Type Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
Dust-Off Reference Photo Yes
Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator Yes
Save/Load Camera settings Yes
Nikon Creative Lighting System Compatibility Yes
Flash Sync Speed up to 1/250
X-Sync Speed up to 1/250
FP High Speed Sync up to 1/8000
Flash Sync Modes Front-curtain sync (normal)
Slow sync
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Red-eye reduction with 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 Adapter EH-6 AC Adapter
Battery Charger MH-21 Quick Charger
MH-22 Quick Charger
Image Comment Yes
Up to 36 characters
Voice Memo Function Yes
Battery Life (shots per charge) 4,400 shots (CIPA)
Tripod Socket ¼-20
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 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 Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area

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