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New 12.1 effective megapixels FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) sensor
The D3's new and original 12.1 effective megapixel FX-format CMOS image sensor features a series of technologies that enable it to deliver superior quality pictures throughout the camera's exceptionally broad ISO range. In addition, the sensor's high-speed 12-channel readout allows the camera to shoot 12.1 megapixel images at up to nine frames per second.
Wide sensitivity range
The camera's ISO sensitivity range is extremely broad, allowing photographers to shoot low noise photographs in a variety of situations.
The camera's normal range is from ISO 200 to 6400, and this range can be extended using the camera's built-in settings of Lo-1 and Hi-2 for the equivalent of ISO 100 and ISO 25,600, respectively.
High-speed performance
The D3 is designed to deliver high-speed performance in virtually any situation. With a shutter release time lag of only 37 milliseconds, camera start-up time of 0.12 seconds, and continuous shooting speed of up to nine frames per second with full resolution 12.1 megapixel images, the D3 is the world's fastest digital SLR camera in its class.*
The D3 is also capable of shooting at up to 11 frames per second when using the camera's DX-format mode, with 5.1 megapixel images.
The Nikon D3 is also compliant with UDMA memory cards, enabling recording speeds of up to 35 megabytes per second.
New EXPEED Image Processing System
The D3 features Nikon's new EXPEED Image Processing System that is central to the speed and processing power of the camera. EXPEED delivers optimized performance for the camera and its features and ensures high-image quality and high-speed image processing.
Versatile new Picture Control System
Nikon's new Picture Control System, featured in the D3, allows photographers to fine-tune and adjust fundamental rendering options for their pictures so they can define the exact tone, sharpening, brightness and saturation they prefer.
They can then port these settings to any other Nikon camera featuring the Picture Control System, such as the recently introduced D300, so that even when shooting with different cameras, they can get consistent tones for all their pictures.
New 51-point auto focus system
The D3 features Nikon's Multi-CAM 3500FX auto focus sensor module, with 51 AF points, including 15 cross-type sensors that are located in the center of the frame. These cross-type sensors work with all NIKKOR lenses, including those with apertures as small as f/5.6. The D3's auto focus system is closely linked with the camera's innovative Scene Recognition System to deliver greater accuracy in subject detection and focus tracking performance.
Revolutionary new Scene Recognition System
Nikon's D3 features a revolutionary new Scene Recognition System that greatly enhances the accuracy of, auto exposure, auto white balance detection and auto focus in the camera. The Scene Recognition System uses the camera's built in 1,005-pixel RGB metering sensor to recognize the subject or scene being photographed and detect any movement. This information helps optimize exposure and white balance settings for the recognized subject and also enables the camera to assign appropriate AF points based on any movement of the subject, ensuring highly precise auto focus tracking performance.
Super-density, 3-inch VGA, TFT LCD monitor with 920,000 dot resolution
The D3 features a gorgeous, ultra high-definition 3-inch LCD monitor with 920,000 dot resolution.
The monitor provides a 170-degree viewing angle and is very effective in confirming focus on pictures as well as framing a shot using the camera's new LiveView modes.
LiveView shooting with two optimized modes
Two new LiveView modes in the D3 enable photographers to compose their shot using the camera's ultra-high resolution LCD monitor.
The Tripod mode is designed for precise focus and accuracy when the camera is on a stable platform and the subject is not moving. In this mode, the camera focuses on the subject using focal-plane contrast and any point on the LCD screen can be selected as the focus point for the picture.
The second mode, called Handheld mode, allows photographers to use the camera's conventional TTL focusing system, with all 51 points and 15 cross-type points available. When using this mode, the camera activates focusing immediately when the shutter button is pressed, to ensure accurate focus.
* As of August, 2007; among cameras featuring an imaging sensor similar to the size of 35mm film
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