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Main features
(from Nikon)
- Nikon's original FX-format
CMOS image sensor with 36.0 (H) x 23.9 (V) mm image size; 12.1 effective
megapixels
- Compatible with three
image-sensor formats – FX format (36 x 24), 5:4 (30 x 24) and DX format (24 x
16)
- Sensitivity range ISO 200 to
6400 at normal setting for exceptionally high-quality images; can be set to
ISO-equivalent 25,600
- Incorporates Nikon's
original EXPEED digital image processing concept
- Nikon's original Scene
Recognition system, utilizing the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor, greatly improves
autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance
- New 51-point autofocus
system features 15 cross-type sensors that maximize the potential of lenses
with apertures as small as f/5.6
- High-speed continuous
shooting at approx. 9 frames per second [FX format (36 x 24)/5:4 (30 x
24)]/approx. 11 fps [DX format (24 x 16)] *1
- Newly employed Picture
Control System enables creation of desired picture with preferred tones
- Accurate focal-plane
contrast AF*2 available with built-in Liveview mode
- Wireless Transmitter WT-4*3
(optional) realizes wireless connection of cameras with a PC, enabling
thumbnail display of images taken with up to five of them, and downloading of
images selected
- CF card double slot accepts
two CF cards
- Quick response with approx.
0.12 sec. startup time and 37 ms Shutter-release time lag
- Viewfinder with approx. 100%
frame coverage and approx. 0.7x magnification in FX format
- High-definition (920,000
dots), 170˚ viewing angle, 3-inch VGA LCD monitor with tempered glass
- Active D-Lighting
optimizes tone reproduction in both shadows and highlights
*1 With Continuous-servo AF, S or M exposure mode,
shutter speed 1/250 sec. or faster; other settings are set at "Default".
*2 When Tripod mode is selected.
*3 Specifications differ depending on country or area.
Down side (our note)
its a very nice camera but;
- When DX lens are used its only 5MP
- FX format looses 1.5x multiplier, resulting
in more expensive and larger lenses and less depth of field
- No self cleaning on sensor as found on D300,
D60
- No built in flash/commander
- D3X expected, so is likely to drop in
price/value.
- Quite a bulky, heavy camera
- D300 is a better buy for most people
(possibly not specialist sports and press)
Specifications (from Nikon)
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Effective pixels |
12.1
million |
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Image sensor |
CMOS
sensor, 36.0 x 23.9 mm; total pixels: 12.87 million; Nikon FX format |
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Image size (pixels) |
FX
format (36 x 24): 4,256 x 2,832 [L], 3,184 x 2,120 [M], 2,128 x 1,416 [S]
5:4 (30 x 24): 3,552 x 2,832 [L], 2,656 x 2,120 [M], 1,776 x 1,416 [S]
DX format (24 x 16): 2,784 x 1,848 [L], 2,080 x 1,384 [M], 1,392 x 920 [S] |
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Sensitivity |
ISO 200
to 6,400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV; sensitivity decreases approx. 0.3,
0.5, 0.7, or 1 (ISO 100 equivalent) EV below ISO 200, and increases approx.
0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 (ISO 12,800 equivalent), or 2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent) EV
over ISO 6,400 |
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Storage media |
CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA); Microdrives |
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LCD monitor |
3-in.,
approx. 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide-viewing-angle, 100% frame
coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment |
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Exposure metering |
TTL
full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor
1) 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)
2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-, 15- or 20-mm circle in center
of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame
3) Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus
area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used) |
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Exposure modes |
1)
Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program,
2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S),
3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A),
4) Manual (M) |
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Interface |
Hi-speed
USB |
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Power sources |
One
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EL4, Quick Charger MH-22, AC Adapter
EH-6 (optional) |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) |
Approx.
159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm (6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in.) |
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Weight |
Approx.
1,240 g (2.7 lb.) without battery, memory card, body cap or accessory shoe
cover |
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