Nikon D3X

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Model Name:	Nikon D3X
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Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	D3X
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$7999.95
Street Price:	$6572.48
Date Available:	2008-12-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	43.0 oz (1,220 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in. (160 x 157 x 88 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Total Megapixels:	24.8
Effective Megapixels:	24.5
Sensor Format:	Nikon FX
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.70"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6048 x 4032 (24.4 MP, 3:2), 4544 x 3024 (13.7 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 5056 x 4032 (20.4 MP, 5:4), 3792 x 3024 (11.5 MP, 5:4), 2528 x 2016 (5.1 MP, 5:4), 3968 x 2640 (10.5 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1976 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1984 x 1320 (2.6 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	No
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:	n/a
Movie Audio:	n/a
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F mount
Kit Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors
Face Detection:
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	922,000 dots
OLED Screen:
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	27.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100 - 1600, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 6,400 in Hi-2
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/8000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	None
Self Timer:	2/5/10/20 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exp Compensation:
Ext Flash Connection:	ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wired, 10-pin terminal or USB
Other Connection:	HDMI Out (Type-A), DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL4a
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	4,400
Software
Included Software:	Software Suite CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	24.5MP version of the D3. 5fps full resolution burst speed, 7fps in DX crop mode at 10.5 megapixels.

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