| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Nikon D3 |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.nikonusa.com/ |
| Model number | D3 |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Pro SLR |
| Release year | 2007 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 160 mm |
| Width | 88 mm |
| Height | 157 mm |
| Weight | 1,414 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Nikon D2Hs |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Add |
| Effective megapixels | 12.1 MP |
| Sensor format | 35mm |
| Sensor area | 860.4 mm² |
| Sensor width | 36 mm |
| Sensor height | 23.9 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 8.46 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2, 5:4 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 81 |
| Dxo color depth score | 23.5 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 12.2 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 2,290 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1392 x 920(1.3 mp other)
- 1776 x 1416(2.5 mp 5:4)
- 2080 x 1384(2.9 mp 3:2)
- 2128 x 1416(3.0 mp 3:2)
- 2656 x 2120(5.6 mp 5:4)
- 2784 x 1848(5.1 mp other)
- 3184 x 2120(6.8 mp 3:2)
- 3552 x 2832(10.1 mp 5:4)
- 4256 x 2832(12.1 mp 3:2)
|
| Image file format | - 14 or 12-bit
- compr
- jpeg (exif 2.21)
- raw (nef)
|
| Continuous-mode | 9 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | - |
| Movie resolution | Add |
| Movie max framerate | Add |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | Add |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | + |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Nikon F |
| Lens | Add |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | Add |
| Focal length (actual) | Add |
| Zoom ratio | Add |
| Aperture range | Add |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | Add |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | Add |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | - |
| Digital zoom | - |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | 51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors |
| Auto focus assist light | - |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.7 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.7 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 920,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | 27 x |
| Top deck display | + |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 6,400 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 200 |
| Iso settings | Auto, 200 - 6400, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 25,600 in Hi-2 |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- custom
- seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/8000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | None |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | + |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | - |
| Flash modes | Add |
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
| Flash range description | Add |
| Max flash sync | 1/250 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | Add |
| External flash connection | ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
| Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | + |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | - 14 or 12-bit
- compr
- raw (nef)
|
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | Add |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Connections (extended) | - 10-pin expansion terminal
- dc input
- hdmi out
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.3 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting | 0.32 s/frame |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 9 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 30 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.09 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, tele) | 0.09 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.05 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.04 s |
| Startup time | 0.3 s |
| Play -> record time | 0.5 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 4,300 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary EN-EL4a |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Dedicated battery charger included | + |
| Internal charging supported | - |
| Software |
| Included software | |
| Os compatibility | |
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | Main features: Nikon's first full-frame (FX) DSLR; 12.1 megapixels, plus auto DX crop mode; 9fps at 12.1MP, up to 11fps at 5.1MP |