Nikon Digital SLR Camera D3 Specifications
Type of CameraSingle-lens reflex digital camera
Effective Pixels12.1 million
Image Sensor CMOS sensor, 36.0 x 23.9 mm; total pixels: 12.87 million; Nikon FX format
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]
Dust-reduction SystemClean image sensor, Image dust-off data acquisition (Capture NX required)
SensitivityISO 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
File SystemCompliant with DCF 2.0, DPOF and Exif 2.21
Storage SystemCompressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80%
Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60%
JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size priority and Optimal quality
Storage MediaCompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), Microdrives
Release Modes1) Single-frame [S] mode
2) Continuous low-speed [CL] mode: 1-9 frames per second*
3) Continuous high-speed [CH] mode: 9 fps (9-11 fps with DX format)*
4) Liveview [LV] mode
5) Self-timer mode
6) Mirror-up [Mup] mode *With Continuous-servo AF, S or M exposure mode, shutter speed 1/250 s or faster; other settings are set at “Default”.
White BalanceAuto (TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor);
Seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting;
white balance bracketing: 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3
LiveviewHandheld 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
LCD Monitor3-in., approx. 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide-viewing-angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Playback Function1) Full frame, 2) Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments), 3) Zoom, 4) Slide show, 5) Histogram indication, 6) Shooting data, 7) Highlight point display, 8) Auto image rotation
Video OutputNTSC or PAL; simultaneous playback from both the video output and on the LCD monitor available
HDMI OutputSupports HDMI version 1.3a; Type A connector is provided as HDMI output terminal; simultaneous playback from both the HDMI output terminal and on the LCD monitor not available
InterfaceHi-Speed USB
Lens MountNikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts
Compatible Lenses*11) Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
2) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) image size
3) AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II
4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II
5) 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
*1. IX NIKKOR lenses cannot be used
*2. Excluding lenses for F3AF
Picture AngleEquivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1.5 times when DX format is selected)
ViewfinderSLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m-1)
Eyepoint18 mm (-1.0 m-1)
Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen
Viewfinder Frame CoverageApprox. 100% (vertical/horizontal)
Viewfinder MagnificationApprox. 0.7x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)
Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
Autofocus
  • TTL phase detection, 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module; Detection: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F); AF fine adjustment possible
  • Focal-plane contrast [in Liveview (Tripod) mode]
  • Lens Servo1) Autofocus: Single-servo AF (S); Continuous-servo AF (C); Focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
    2) Manual focus (M) with electronic rangefinder
    Focus PointSingle AF point can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points
    AF Area Mode1) Single-point AF, 2) Dynamic AF [number of AF areas: 9, 21, 51, 51 (3D-tracking)], 3) Automatic–area AF
    Focus LockFocus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-point AF in AF-S)
    Exposure Metering SystemTTL 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)
    Metering Range1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or center-weighted metering),
    2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F)
    Exposure Meter CouplingCombined CPU and AI
    Exposure Modes1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program, 2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S), 3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A), 4) Manual (M)
    Exposure Compensation±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
    Exposure LockExposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
    Exposure BracketingExposure and/or flash bracketing (2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV)
    Picture Control SystemFour setting options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome; each option can be adjusted
    ShutterElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter; 1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; Bulb
    Sync ContactX = 1/250 s; flash synchronization at up to 1/250 s
    Flash Control1)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
    2) Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-800 and CPU lens
    3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-800, 28, 27 or 22s
    4) Range-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-800
    Flash Sync Modes1) Front-curtain sync (normal), 2) Slow sync, 3) Rear-curtain sync, 4) Red-eye reduction, 5) Red-eye reduction with slow sync
    Accessory ShoeStandard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
    Sync Terminal ISO 519 standard terminal
    Creative Lighting SystemWith Speedlights such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-R200, supports Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information Communication, modeling flash and FV lock
    Self-timerElectronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 3, 10 or 20 s
    Depth of Field PreviewWhen CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (P and S modes)
    10-pin Terminal1) GPS: NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01 and 3.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional) 2) Remote control: via 10-pin terminal
    Supported LanguagesChinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
    Power SourceOne Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EL4, Quick Charger MH-22, AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)
    Tripod Socket1/4 in. (ISO 1222)
    Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm (6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in.)
    WeightApprox. 1,240 g (2.7 lb.) without battery, memory card, body cap or accessory shoe cover
    Operating EnvironmentTemperature: 0-40°C/32-104°F, Humidity: under 85% (no condensation)
    Supplied Accessories* Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, Quick Charger MH-22, USB Cable UC-E4, Audio Video Cable EG-D2, Camera Strap AN-D3, Body Cap BF-1A, Accessory Shoe Cap BS-2, Eyepiece DK-17, Battery Chamber Cover BL-4, USB Cable Clip, Software Suite CD-ROM*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area
    Main Optional AccessoriesWireless Transmitter WT-4, Magnifying Eyepiece DK-17M, AC Adapter EH-6, Capture NX Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software