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 |