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Nikon D3X Digittal Camera , DC , Review

the//t' new Nikon D3X is the//t' newest top model , on the//t' Nikon-Professionnal-Digittal-Camera's line-up.

it//'t features a new 36 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor , which provides a very high resolution , of 24.5 mega-pixels .

it//'t allows the//t' user to shoot continuously of//o' 5 frames-per-second (((((( 7 fps in DX mode) ))))).

'the picture's-resolution is way up w/ 'the tops in 'the market .

From what we have seen , you//u can take the//t' picture @ very high ISO setting , with very low noise.

'the quality 's excellent , u can use 'the camera for years , with-out worrying yourselves that would break down.

'the camera 's also very fast.

Key Features:

* 24.5 megapixel Full-Frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor

* ISO 100 - 1600 (ISO 50 - 6400 in Boost mode)

* Also supports DX lenses, viewfinder automatically masks (10.5 megapixels with DX lens)

* 14-bit A/D conversion, 12 channel readout

* Gapless micro lens array and on-chip noise reduction

* Nikon EXPEED image processor (Capture NX processing and NR algorithms, optimized for D3X, lower power)

* Super fast operation (power-up 12 ms, shutter lag 41 ms, black-out 74 ms)

* Kevlar / carbon fibre composite shutter with 300,000 exposure durability

* Multi-CAM3500FX Auto Focus sensor (51-point, 15 cross-type, more vertical coverage)

* Auto-focus tracking by color (using information from 1005-pixel AE sensor)

* Auto-focus calibration (fine-tuning) available (fixed body or up to 20 separate lens settings)

* Scene Recognition System (uses AE sensor, AF sensor)

* Seven frames per second in continuous and DX mode

* Dual Compact Flash card slots (overflow, back-up, RAW on 1 / JPEG on 2, copy)

* Compact Flash UDMA support

* 3.0" 922,000 pixel LCD monitor

* Live View with either phase detect (mirror up/down) or contrast detect Auto Focus

* Virtual horizon indicates if camera is level (like an aircraft cockpit display)

* HDMI HD video output

* 'Active D-Lighting' with new 'Extra High' setting (adjusts metering as well as applying D-Lighting curve)

* Detailed 'Control Panel' type display on LCD monitor, changes color in darkness

* Buttons sealed against moisture

* Dual battery charger as standard

Specification:

Body material	Magnesium alloy
Sensor	• 35.9 x 24 mm CMOS sensor • FX format • RGB Color Filter Array • Built-in fixed low-pass filter • 25.72 million total pixels • 24.5 million effective pixels • 3:2 aspect ratio
Image processor	Nikon EXPEED
Image sizes (FX format)	• 6048 x 4032 [L] • 4544 x 3024 [M] • 3024 x 2016 [S]
Image sizes (DX format)	• 3968 x 2640 [L] • 2976 x 1976 [M] • 1984 x 1320 [S]
Image sizes (5:4 format)	• 5056 x 4032 [L] • 3792 x 3024 [M] • 2528 x 2016 [S]
File formats	• NEF (12-bit or 14-bit, compressed or lossless compressed RAW) • NEF + JPEG • TIFF • JPEG (EXIF 2.21)
Lens mount	• Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts • No field of view crop (full-frame) • When using DX lenses / DX mode 1.5x FOV crop
Usable lenses	• Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported • DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) image size • AF NIKKOR other than type G or D: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II • AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II • 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 * IX NIKKOR lenses cannot be used * Excluding lenses for F3AF
Auto Focus	• 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) • Multi-CAM 3500FX • AF working range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, normal temperature) • Contrast Detect in Live View (Tripod) mode • TLL phase-difference AF in Handheld Live View mode
Lens Servo	• Single Servo AF [S] • Continuous Servo AF [C] • Manual focus [M] • Focus Tracking automatically activated by subject's status in [S] or [C] AF
Focus Point	• Single point from 51 or 11 focus points • Liveview (Tripod mode): Contrast AF on a desired point anywhere within frame
AF Area Mode	• Single point AF • Dynamic Area AF [9 points, 21 points, 51 points, 51 points (3D-tracking)] • Automatic-area AF
Focus Lock	Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button
AF assist	External Speedlite only
Exposure modes	• Program Auto [P] with flexible program • Shutter-Priority Auto [S] • Aperture-Priority Auto [A] • Manual [M]
Metering	TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1005-pixel RGB sensor • 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data) • Center-Weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame, diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle or average of entire frame) • Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Metering range	• 3D Color Matrix Metering: 0 to 20 EV • Center-Weighted Metering: 0 to 20 EV • Spot Metering: 2 to 20 EV • At normal temperature (20°C/68°F), ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens
Meter coupling	Combined CPU and AI
Exposure lock	At detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure bracketing	• 2 to 9 frames • 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
Exposure compen.	• +/-5.0 EV • 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
Sensitivity	• Default: ISO 100 - 1600 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps • Boost: 50 - 6400 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps, HI2 = ISO 6400
Shutter	• Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter • 30 to 1/8000 sec (1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps) • Flash X-Sync: 1/250 sec • Bulb
DOF Preview	• Stop-down lens aperture by pressing button • Activates modeling flash
White balance	• Auto (1005-pixel CCD, image sensor) • Presets (seven) with fine tuning • Manual presets (four) • Color temperature in Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K, 31 steps) • White balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3)
Picture Control	• Standard • Neutral • Vivid • Monochrome
Image parameters	• Sharpening: Auto, 7 levels • Contrast: Auto, 5 levels, Custom tone curve • Brightness: 3 levels • Saturation: Auto, 5 levels • Hue: 5 levels
Color space	• sRGB • Adobe RGB
Viewfinder	• Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism • Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1m-1) • Eyepoint: 18 mm (at -1.0m-1) • Focusing screen: Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen • Frame coverage 100% • Viewfinder magnification approx 0.7x with 50 mm f/1.4 lens
Focusing screen	• B-type BrightView Clear Matte Screen II • Superimposed focus brackets • On-demand grid lines
LCD monitor	• 3.0" low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD • 920,000 pixels (VGA; 640 x 480 x 3 colors) • 170° viewing angle • Brightness adjustment • 100% frame coverage
LCD Liveview	• Handheld mode: TLL phase-difference AF with 51 focus areas (15 cross-type sensors) • Tripod mode: focal-plane contrast AF on a desired point within a specific area
Shooting modes	• Single frame • Continuous Low [CL]: 1 - 5 fps • Continuous High [CH]: 5 fps (6 - 7 fps with DX format) • Liveview [LV] • Self-Timer (programmable) • Mirror-up mode
Continuous buffer	• JPEG Large/Normal: 130 shots • RAW: no data yet
Self-timer	• 2, 5, 10 and 20 sec custom
Flash control	•TTL flash control with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL fill-flash available with SB-800, 600 or 400 • AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-800 used with CPU lens • Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27, and 22S • Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-800
Flash Sync Mode	• Front-curtain Sync (normal) • Red-Eye Reduction • Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync • Slow Sync • Rear-curtain Sync
Flash Accessory Shoe	ISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided
Flash Sync Terminal	ISO 519 standard terminal, lock screw provided
Creative Lighting System	With Speedlights such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-R200, SU-800 (commander only), System (CLS) supports Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information Communication, modeling flash and FV lock
Orientation sensor	Tags images with camera orientation
Playback mode	• Full frame • Thumbnail (4 or 9 images) • One-touch zoom • Slideshow • RGB histogram • Shooting data • Highlight point • Auto image rotation • Image Comment (up to 36 characters) • Voice Memo Input and Playback
Custom functions	50 custom functions
Connectivity	• USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) • HDMI video out • Remote control 10-pin terminal • PC Sync flash terminal
10-pin terminal	• GPS: NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01 and 3.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional) • Remote control: via 10-pin terminal
Communications	FTP and PTP/IP file transfer with optional Wireless Transmitter WT-3 (IEEE 802.11 b/g)
Storage	• Dual Compact Flash Type I or II • UDMA, Microdrive and FAT32 supported • 36 characters of text can be input and stored in EXIF header
Power	• Lithium-Ion EN-EL4a/EL4 • Quick Charger MH-22/MH-21 • Optional AC adapter EH-6
Battery monitoring	The LCD monitor on the camera back displays the following information about the EN-EL4a battery: • Remaining charge (%) • No. of shots taken since last charge • Battery life (5 stages)
Dimensions	160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in)
Weight (no batt)	1220 g (2.11 lb)
Operating environment	Temperature: 0 - 40 °C / 32 - 104 °F, Humidity: under 85% (no condensation)
Box contents	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
Optional accessories	Wireless Transmitter WT-4/4A, Magnifying Eyepiece DK-17M, AC Adapter EH-6, Capture NX2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software