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Nikon D3X 
Type Digital single-lens reflex camera Sensor 35.9 mm × 24 mm CMOS, Nikon FX format Maximum resolution 24.5 effective megapixels (6,048 × 4,032 pixels) Lens Interchangeable, Nikon F-mount Flash n/a Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter Shutter speed range 30 to 1/8000 second and bulb Exposure metering TTL full aperture exposure metering system Exposure modes Programmed Auto [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], Manual [M] Metering modes 1,005-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Variable Center-Weighted, Spot AF Focus areas 51-area Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX Focus modes Single-servo AF (S), Countinuous-servo AF (C), Manual Continuous shooting 5 frame/s (7 frame/s in DX crop mode) Viewfinder Optical-type fixed eye level pentaprism ASA/ISO range ISO equivalency 100 to 1600 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps, Boost: 50–6400 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps Flash bracketing n/a Focus bracketing none Custom WB Auto, Presets (5), Manual, and Color temperature in Kelvin WB bracketing 2 to 9 frames, 10,20,30 MIRED steps Rear LCD monitor 3-inch diagonal, 307,000 pixels (920,000 dots), TFT VGA Storage Two CompactFlash (Type I or Type II) & MicroDrive card slots Battery Li-ion EN-EL4a Weight 1,220 g (2.7 lb) Optional battery packs EH-6 AC Adapter Made in Japan The Nikon D3X is a 24.5 megapixel professional-grade full frame (35mm) digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR) announced by the Nikon Corporation on 1 December 2008.[1] The D3X is the third camera in Nikon's line to offer a full frame sensor, following the D3 and D700. As Nikon's new flagship model, it augments the Nikon D3S, Nikon's high-speed professional model, and while the D3S retains advantages in terms of high ISO performance and higher frame rate, the D3X offers a dramatic increase in resolution and image detail.[2]
The D3S and D3X follow the earlier Nikon D1, Nikon D2H, Nikon D2Hs, Nikon D2X, Nikon D2Xs, and Nikon D3 as the company's top-of-the-line DSLRs intended for professional photographers, which in turn share a lineage with the Nikon F through Nikon F6 series of film SLRs. As of January 2011, Nikon manufactures no other DSLR model with such a high-resolution sensor.
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Features
It otherwise offers nearly all the features of the D3S, including robust weather-sealed alloy-body construction, a built-in vertical grip, automatic correction of lateral chromatic aberration, and vignetting ("vignette control") and lens distortion ("distortion"), as well as image rotation ("straighten") via playback ("retouch") menu and in camera 5:4 aspect ratio cropping.
Reception
The combination of very high resolution with the option of 14-bit per channel recording and a very sharp anti-aliasing filter (which Nikon claims is a unique design, but provides few details about) provides extremely high image quality,[3] with superior dynamic range and color accuracy compared with that of other 35mm-format digital cameras.[4]
Reception of the Nikon D3X by independent reviewers has been very positive, with reservations centered on just a few disadvantages, especially its high price. Imaging Resource concludes that the D3X produces the highest image quality of any camera they have tested to date.[5] Digital Photography Review likewise concludes that the resolution and image detail is stunning, probably the best of any digital SLR camera on the market, including the closest competitor from Canon, the EOS-1Ds Mark III.[2] Nikon claims the D3X is a competitor to medium-format digital backs,[6] a claim supported both by testing [3] and by many D3X users who report on their experiences online. On the down side, Digital Photography Review notes that the D3X performs worse than the D3 in terms of speed (frame rate) and high ISO performance.[2] Like many reviewers, they also point out the most obvious disadvantage of the D3X: the camera lists for $8000, though the present market price is much lower.[7]
The Nikon D3X has been tested by many other independent reviewers.[8][9][10][11] Sample images with many cameras at all ISO speeds can be compared.[12] In May 2009, the D3X won the TIPA European Photo & Imaging Award, in the "Best D-SLR Professional" category.[13]
References
- ^ "Digital SLR Camera Nikon D3X". Nikon. December 1, 2008. http://www.nikon.com/about/news/2008/1201_d3x_01.htm. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ a b c Rehm, Lars (February 19, 2009). "Nikon D3x Review: 33. Conclusion". Digital Photography Review. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond3x/page33.asp. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ a b "Detailed image quality data for Nikon D3X". DxO Mark. http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/eng/Image-Quality-Database/Nikon/D3X. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ "Camera Rankings". DxO Mark. http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/eng/DxOMark-Sensor/Camera-rankings. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ Michael R. Tomkins, Dave Etchells and Siegfried Weidelich (July 23, 2009). "Nikon D3X Digital Camera – Full Review". The Imaging Resource. http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D3X/D3XA.HTM. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ "Nikon D3X Brochure". Nikon Corporation. http://www.nikonusa.com/Assets/Digital-SLR/25442-Nikon-D3X/PDF/25442_D3X_brochure.pdf. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ Google product search: Nikon D3X
- ^ "Nikon D3X – Digital Camera Reviews". Digital Camera Tracker. http://www.digitalcameratracker.com/nikon-d3x-reviews-sample-photos/. Retrieved January 7, 2010.
- ^ "Nikon D3X review summary". Dcviews. http://www.dcviews.com/_nikon/d3x.htm. Retrieved January 7, 2010.
- ^ D3S & D3X SLR review links Nikonlinks
- ^ "Nikon D3X Digital Camera Review". DigitalCameraInfo.com. http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Nikon-D3x-Digital-Camera-Review-20489.htm. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
- ^ Imaging Resource Comparometer (needs Javascript enabled)
- ^ "Nikon D3X and D90 Honored with TIPA European Photo & Imaging Awards". Nikon news archive. Nikon Corporation. May 7, 2009. http://www.nikon.com/about/news/2009/0507_TIPA2009_01.htm. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
External links
- Nikon D3X – Nikon USA
- Nikon D3X Review at Digital Photography Review
- Nikon D3X Sample Photos at Pbase.com
Nikon Digital SLR timeline (comparison)
Full-frame (FX format) camera. — Without an AF motor (needs lenses with integrated motor for autofocus). — HD video capable (Video AF)1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Professional Flagship D1 D1X D2X D2Xs D3X D1H D2H D2Hs D3 D3S Compact D700 D100 D200 D300 D300S Consumer Advanced D7000 D70 D70s D80 D90 Mid-range D50 D40X D60 D5000 D5100 Entry-level D40 D3000 D3100 Early models Nikon Still Video Camera (Prototype, 1986) · Nikon QV-1000C (1988) · Nikon NASA F4 (1991)
Nikon E2/E2S (1995) · Nikon E2N/E2NS (1996) · Nikon E3/E3S (1998)Full-frame DSLR cameras Pentax MZ-D (Prototype, 2000)Contax N Digital (2002)Kodak Canon FlagshipHigh-end5D (2005) · 5D Mark II (2008)Nikon FlagshipHigh-endD700 (2008)Sony Flagshipα 900 (2008)High-endα 850 (2009)Categories:- Nikon DSLR cameras
- Live-preview digital cameras
- Products introduced in 2008
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