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Nikon Digital SLR Camera D3 Speci ications

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TypeTy pe Si ngle -l ens refe xdi git al ca me raL e ns M o un t N ik o n F mo u nt w i th A F c ou p li n g an d A F c on t ac t sPictureAngle Equivalenttoangleproducedbylens ocallength(1.5timeswhenDX ormatisselected)

E ectivePixelsE ec ti ve P ix el s 1 2. 1 mi ll io n

ImageSensorI ma g e Se n so r C MO S s en s or, 3 6. 0 x 2 3 .9 m m; N i ko n F X or ma tTo ta l Pi xe ls 12 .8 7 mi ll io n

StorageImageSize(pixels)

FileFormat 1)NEF(RAW):12or14bit , losslesscompressed,compressed,oruncompressed2)TIFF(RGB)3)JPEG: JPEG-Baselinecompliant with ne (approx.1:4),normal (approx.1:8),or basic

(approx.1:16)compression([Sizepriority]);[Optimalquality]compressionavailable4)NEF(RAW)+ JPEG:SinglephotographrecordedinbothNEF (RAW)andJPEG ormats

PictureControlSystem Foursettingoptions:Standard,Neutral,Vivid,Monochrome;eachoption canbe adjustedStorageMedia CompactFlash(TypeI/II ,compliantwithUDMA);MicrodrivesD o ub le S l ot S lo t 2 c a n b e u s ed o r o v er f ow o r b a c ku p s t or a ge o r o r s e p ar a te s t o ra g e o N EF ( R AW )

andJPEGimagesF il e S ys t em C om pl ia n t wi t h DC F 2 .0 , D PO F a nd E x i 2. 21

View inderVie w n d er S LR -t y pe w i th x ed e y e- l ev el p e nt a pr i smD io p te r a dj us t me n t - 3 t o + 1 m-1Eyepoint 18 mm (-1.0 m-1)FocusingScreen TypeBBriteViewClearMatteVIscreenFrameCoverage Approx.100%(vertical/horizontal)Magnifcation Approx.0.7x(50mm /1.4lensatin nity;-1.0m-1)R ef ex M ir ro r Q ui ck -r et ur n t yp eDepth-o - eldPreview WhenCPUlens isattached,lensaperture canbe stoppeddownto valueselectedbyuser

(AandM modes)orvalueselectedby camera(Pand Smodes)LensAperture Instant-returntype,withdepth-o - eldpreviewbutton

LensCompatibleLenses Re ertopage37.

ShutterTyp e E l ec t ro n ic a ll y c on t ro ll e d ve r ti c al -t r av e l o c al - pl an e s hu t te rS pe ed 1/ 8, 00 0 to 3 0 si n st ep s o 1/ 3, 1/ 2o r 1 EV; B ul bFlashSyncSpeed X=1/250s;fashsynchronizationatupto 1/250s

ReleaseReleaseModes 1)Single- rame[S]mode,2) ContinuousLow-speed[CL]mode:1-9 ramespersecond*,

3)ContinuousHigh-speed[CH]mode:9 ps(9-11 ps withDX ormat)*,4) LiveView[LV]mode,5)Sel -timer[ ]mode,6) Mirror-up[Mup]mode

*WithContinuous-servoAF,Sor Mexposuremode, shutterspeed1/250 sor aster;othersettings aresetatDe ault.

S el - t im er E l ec t ro n ic a ll y c on t ro ll e d ti me r w it h d ur a ti o n o 2 , 3 , 1 0 o r 2 0 s

ExposureM e te r in g T T L ul l- a pe r tu r e e xp o su r e me t er i ng u s in g 1 ,0 0 5- pi x el R G B se n so rMeteringSystem 1)3DColorMatrixMeteringII(typeGandD lenses);ColorMatrixMeteringII(otherCPU

lenses);ColorMatrixMetering(non-CPUlensesi userprovideslensdata)2) Center-Weighted: Weight o 75% given to 8-, 12-, 15- or 20-mm circle in center o

rame,orweightingbasedon averageo entire rame3)Spot:Meters4-mmcircle(about1.5%o rame)centeredon selected ocuspoint(on

center ocuspointwhennon-CPUlens isused)MeteringRange 1)0to20EV (MatrixorCenter-WeightedMetering),2)2to 20EV(SpotMetering)(ISO100

equivalent, /1.4lens,at 20C/68F)ExposureMeterCouplingCombinedCPUand AIExposureModes 1)ProgrammedAuto(P) withfexibleprogram,2)Shutter-Priori tyAuto(S),3)Aperture-

PriorityAuto(A),4) Manual(M)ExposureCompensation 5EV inincrementso 1/3,1/2or 1EVExposureLock ExposurelockedatdetectedvaluewithAE-L/AF-LbuttonExposureBracketing Exposureand/orfashbracketing(2to9 exposuresinincrementso 1/3,1/2,2/3or1EV)S en s it i vi t y I SO 2 0 0 t o 6 4 00 i n s t e ps o 1 / 3, 1 / 2, o r 1 E V; c a n b e s e t t o a pp r ox . 0 . 3, 0 . 5 , 0 .7 , o r 1 ( I SO

100equivalent)EVbelow ISO200,or toapprox.0.3, 0.5,0.7,1 (ISO12800equivalent),or2(ISO25600 equivalent)EV overISO6400

ActiveD-Lighting Canbeselected rom[High],[Normal,or[Low]

FocusA u to oc us T T L p ha s e- d et e ct i on A F, 5 1 oc us p o i nt s ( 15 c r o ss -s e ns o rs ) b y N ik o n M ul t i- CA M 3 5 00 F X

auto ocus module; Detection: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20C/68F); AF ne adjustmentpossible

LensServo 1)Auto ocus:Single-servoAF (S);Continuous-servoAF (C);FocusTrackingautomaticallyactivatedaccordingtosubjectstatus,2)Manual ocus (M)withelectronicrange nder

F o cu s P oi n t S in g le A F p o in t c an b e s e le c te d r om 5 1 o r 11 o cu s p oi nt sAF-AreaMode 1)Single-pointAF, 2)Dynamic-areaAF[numbero AF points:9,21, 51, 51(3D-Tracking)],

3)Auto-areaAFF o cu s L oc k F o cu s c a n b e l oc ke d b y p r e ss in g A E -L /A F- L b u tt o n o r b y p r es si n g s hu t te r- r el e as e b u tt o n

hal way(Single-pointAFin AF-S)

FlashF l as h C on t ro l 1 ) T T L f as h c o nt r ol w i t h 1 ,0 0 5 -p i xe l R G B s en s or ; i - TT L b a la n ce d l l- f as h a n d s t an d ar d

i-TTL ll-fashavailablewithSB-800,600 or4002)Autoaperture (AA):AvailablewithSB-800 andCPUlens3)Non-TTLauto (A):AvailablewithSB-800, 28,27or 22s4)Range-prioritymanual(GN):AvailablewithSB-800

FlashSyncModes 1)Front-curtainsync(normal),2)Slowsync,3)Rear-curtainsync,4)Red-eyereduction,5)Red-eyereductionwithslowsync

Flash-readyIndicator Lights when Speedlight such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DXis ullycharged;blinksa ter fashis red at ulloutput

AccessoryShoe StandardISO518hot-shoecontactwithsa etylock

S y nc Te rm in a l I SO 5 1 9 st a nd ar d t e rm in a lNikon Creative Lighting WithSpeedlightssuchasSB-800,SB-600,SB-R200,SU-800 (commanderonly),System supportsAdvancedWirelessLighting,AutoFP High-SpeedSync, FlashColorIn ormation

Communication,modelingfashand FVlock

WhiteBalanceWhiteBalance Auto(TTLwhitebalancewithmainimagesensorand1,005-pixelRGBsensor);

Seven manualmodescan bepreset with ne-tuning;colortemperaturesetting; whitebalancebracketing:2 to9 exposuresinincrementso 1,2 or3

LiveViewM o de s H a nd h el d m od e : TT L p ha s e- d et e ct i on A F w i th 5 1 o cu s a re a s (1 5 c ro s s- t yp e s en s or s )

Tripodmode:Contrast-detectAF ona desiredpointwithinaspeci carea

MonitorLCDMonitor 3-in. ,approx.920,000-dot(VGA),170-degreewide-viewing-angle,100% ramecoverage,

low-temperaturepolysiliconTFT LCDwithbrightnessadjustment

PlaybackPlaybackFunction Full- rame and thumbnail (4 or 9 images) playback with playback zoom, slide show,

histogram display, highlight display, auto image rotation, image comment (up to 36characters),and voicememoinputandplayback

Inter aceUSB Hi-Speed USBVid e o Ou t pu t N T SC o r PA L; s i mu l ta n eo u s p la y ba ck r o m b ot h t h e v id e o o ut p ut a n d o n t h e L CD m o ni t or

availableHDMIOutput TypeAconnectorisprovidedasHDMIoutputterminal;simultaneousplayback romboth

theHDMIoutput terminalandonthe LCDmonitornotavailable10-pinTerminal 1)GPS:NMEA0183(Ver.2.01and3.01)inter acestandardsupportedwith9-pinD-sub

cableandGPSCableMC-35 (optional)2)Remotecontrol:via10-pinterminal

SupportedLanguagesSupportedLanguages Chinese (Simpli ied and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian,

Japanese,Korean,Polish,Portuguese,Russian,Spanish,Swedish

PowerSourceB a tt e ry O n e Re c ha rge a bl e L i- i on B a tt e ry E N -E L4 a /E L4 , Q ui ck C h arg er M H -2 2 /M H -2 1A C Ad ap te r A C Ad ap te r EH -6 ( op ti on al )

TripodSocketT ri po d So ck et 1 /4 i n. ( IS O 12 22 )

Dimensions/WeightDimensions(WxHxD) Approx.159.5x157x87.5mm(6.3x6.2x3.4in.)Wei g ht A p pr o x. 1 , 24 0 g ( 2 .7 l b .) w i th o ut b a t te r y, m e mo r y c ar d , bo d y ca p o r a cc e ss or y s h oe c o ve r

OperatingEnvironmentTem pe ra tu re 0 - 40 C /3 2- 10 4 FH umi di ty U nd er 8 5% (n o co nd en sa ti on )

AccessoriesSuppliedAccessories* Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, Quick Charger MH-22, USB Cable UC-E4, Audio

VideoCableEG-D2,Camera StrapAN-D3,Body CapBF-1A,AccessoryShoe CoverBS-2,EyepieceDK-17,BatteryChamberCoverBL-4,USBCableClip,So twareSuiteCD-ROM

*Suppliedaccessoriesmaydi erdependingoncountry orareaMainOptional WirelessTransmitterWT-4/4A,Magni yingEyepieceDK-17M,ACAdapterEH-6,CaptureAccessories NXSo tware,CameraControlPro2 So tware,ImageAuthenticationSo tware


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W T E R R I THow do you de ine pro essional photography? What epitomizes true per ormance? Find out with the industry-changing Nikon D3. More than just another new camera, it's an innovative way o approaching photography,with new systems, processes and rule-breaking eatures that shatter old limitations and give you thereedom to rede ine what is possible. Imagine taking images at ISO 6400 that are as clean and noise- ree as

those taken by lesser cameras at ISO 800. Imagine being able to expand to ISO 25600, yet keep all the natural tonal gradation you need in the low-sensitivity range, as well. The D3 tackles real-world shooting scenarioslike nothing thats come be ore choose rom a selection o capture ormats, such as the new FX ormat

or shooting at 9 ps, or the ultra-versatile DX ormat at up to 11 ps (5.1 megapixels), with consistent at every aperture setting. The new 51-point AF incorporates 15 cross-type sensors that work with everAF NIKKOR lens o /5.6 and aster. And the system and imaging engine recognize your subject even you ire. All o this, plus a new high-de inition LCD monitor, brighter view inder and the worldintuitive digital SLR plat orm. Nikons new 12.1-megapixel lagship FX- ormat D-SLR is designed or veand smooth, natural high-speed operation. Imagine a single camera that gives you all these capabilities andmore. Imagine capturing what was once considered impossible. Its time to discover the new D3.

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Studio work, street photography at night,

theater, track and ield athletics, location

shooting in both a ield o sun lowers and the

desert under glaring sunlight.

I think one o the headlines in this

brochure de nes my experience with theNikon D3. It represents new territory. Asa shooter, I am always looking or waysto expand and express my imagination.

This camera opens doors and pusheslimits I could not have even guessed atwhen I started shooting digital a ewshort years ago. While the camera looks

and eels like past Nikon models, there isde initely a new engine under the hood.This technology accelerates and enlargesdigital picture making. One o the photo

maxims I have always heard is "I I cansee it I can shoot it." That has not alwaysnecessarily been true. Now, nally, it is.

Clients include: Time Magazine, National Geographic, Newsweek, ESPN Magazine and The New York Times Magazine.

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Dave Black Sports Photographer (USA)

Used the D3 to shoot ice hockey, fgure skating,

wakeboarding, basketball, gymnastics, and a

nighttime car race.

I believe the Nikon D3 Digital SLR Camerawill encourage photographers to think innew and creative ways. There are many

new advances in this camera that willhelp me produce better sports pictures,including the shooting rate o nine ramesper second, increased dynamic range

and the FX sensor. But it is the extremelyclean high sensitivity level o ISO 6400that is , in my opinion, an industry-changing development. I will now be able

to capture ast action sports images inlow-light conditions and poorly lit indoorvenues with wonder ul clarity and detailsuitable or the cover o any magazine.

Nikons D3 makes a seemingly impossiblesituation achievable.

Clients include: Sports Illustrated, Time Magazine, Newsweek, ESPN, The Wall Street Journal, Reebok, Coca Cola and Visa.

Joe McNally Photojournalist (USA)

Captured Iceland's natural beauty while testi

the camera's durability and picture quality und

extreme conditions.

Working or National Geographinspir ing, but very demanding. technical demands are always high,

I believe that camera technology shonever stand in the way o my creaprocess. Thats why my trial run with D3 was such a great experience. Fr

small ergonomic details to revolutionchanges in speed, dynamics and handlithe D3 per ormed incredibly. Featul ike i ts large, high-resolut ion L

monitor, its greater dynamic range acolor reproduction and its low-noimages at high ISOs are real strengthFurthermore, as I am requently in

lung locations, repair shops are rarclose at hand. I need my gear to work, athe D3 was a real workhorse.

Clients include: National Geographic MagazAudubon Magazine and Geo Magazine.

Mattias Klum Culture and Nature Photographer (Swede

The pursuit of new technology Since the introduction o the rst F-series cameras, Nikon

has helped re ine the art o photography while pursuing

new and power ul orms o photographic expression. The

D3 ul ils both o these missions. Nikon's newest lagship

symbolizes the evolution o photographic technology,

de ying preconceived limitations while responding to the

ever-changing demands o pro essional photographers.

In short, the D3 represents new territory explore it or

yoursel .

The pursuit of ideal picture quality High resolution is only one aspect o superior pictures.

The image quality that passionate photographers deserve

should also o er a wide sensitivity range, aith ul color

reproduction, and ast, secure data processing. Nikon o ers

all this and more with the D3, giving images more depth,

detail and atmosphere than ever be ore. Images o this

quality were once rare, but the Nikon D3 makes them all

part o a day's work.

The pursuit of superior operability

Pro essional photographers requently have cameras

in their hands or hours or even days at a time. In

many ways the camera becomes an extension o the

photographer's body, and should there ore act that way.

That's why Nikon has always considered com ortable and

ergonomically sound operation crucial to its camera design.

It is a multi-sensory experience a bright view inder orthe eyes, the shape and texture o the camera's exterior or

the hands, even the right shutter sound or the ear with

each aspect o the camera's design cra ted to eliminate

distractions and help the photographer reach new creative

heights. From a short shutter-release time-lag to controls

large enough to manipulate with gloves on, Nikon has

rede ned operability. Again.

The pursuit of uncompromised quality

Nikon's philosophy is simple: no shortcuts. From design to

assembly to the showroom foor, uncompromising standards

mean that every camera produced is o exceptional quality.

Nikon cameras like the D3 are tested relentlessly to ensure

that they work in any situation. Nikon engineers punish new

equipment mercilessly. They expose cameras to extreme

cold, heat, moisture, vibrations and any other condition theymay encounter on (and even above) the Earth. Standards

like these are rare, but or Nikon, they are essential.

The D3 is dedicated to photographers who de y limitations

and always seek to push photography orward.

Lens: AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) Exposure: [M] mode, 1/250 second, f/10 White balance: Flash Sensitivity: ISO 200 Picture Control: Standard

Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Image quality:14-bit RAW (NEF) Exposure: [M] mode, 1/1,00 0 second, f/4 White balance: Direct sunlight Sensitivity: ISO 6400 Picture Control: Standard

Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Image quality:14-bit RAW (NEF) Exposure: [M] mode, 1/3,200 second,f/4.5 White balance: Auto Sensitivity: ISO 320 Picture Control: Standard

D3: On AssignmentTo prove the D3's uncompromising versatility, three o the world's top pro essionals

test shot early models o the D3 on a wide array o assignments.

JoeMcNally DaveBlack M

D3:The DevelopmentConcept


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Discerning photographers always test the

boundaries o their equipment, pushing it as

ar as they can to capture the most power ul

images possible. For over 75 years since the

introduction o NIKKOR lenses, Nikon has

dedicated itsel to helping photographers

go the extra mile. Now, with the D3, Nikon

combines its new proprietary FX- ormat sensor

with 12.1 e ective megapixels or striking

tonal gradation and detail. But we didn't stop

there. By enlarging the size o each pixel,

Nikon's new FX ormat captures light withunrivaled accuracy, which in turn contributes

to a signifcantly higher signal-to-noise ratio

and wider dynamic range. The rich initial data

o each image is then swi tly and care ully

routed through a 12-channel parallel readout

or 14-bit A/D conversion to serve two

pro essional demands speed and precision.

Adding to its versatility, the D3 also o ers

you three di erent ormats FX ormat, DX

ormat and 5:4 delivering all the options

to respond to a vast range o shooting

situations.

Color and detail only begin

to explain the extraordinary

potential o Nikon's power ul

F X - o r m a t s e n s o r. N o w

p h o t o g r a p h e r s h a v e a n

extremely wide sensitivity

range to choose rom. It's nowpossible to expect exceptionally

natural tonal gradation in the

low-sensitivity range, yet shoot

with con idence in conditions

that demand high ISO settings.

From now on, capturing bold

and remarkably noise- ree images rom ISO

200 to 6400 will be the standard, and not

an exception to the rule. For pro essionals,

this dramatically changes how you shoot

indoor sports, night games at stadiums,

theaters, weddings, wildli e at dusk and

any other situation where light is limited

and Speedlights are not an option. Thisnew dimension o ISO sensitivity not only

delivers more winning shots, it also changes

how you take them. Imagine shooting sports

and action images at aster shutter speeds

without worrying about excessive image-

degrading noise. Simply put, the D3 redefnes

how good high ISO digital images can look.

And to urther expand your potential, the D3

can be extended on demand, rom ISO 100 to

ISO 25600. Consider the new possibilities.

Unlike other image processing syst

D3's doesn't sacrifce spectacular sa

or advanced noise reduction. L

per ormance is an integral part o

core engineering, meaning that you

been strategically designed to mimage noise, long be ore you've sel

noise reduction unction. And at IS

o 2000 and above, when High I

set to on, the noise reduction u

automatically activated to care ully

mottling, color bleeding and shado

The result is rich images with natu

and without the plastic, arti icial

typical o conventional noise r

images.

High image q

FX-format CMOS imaging sensor

12-channel parallel readout

ISO 200 ISO 6400

ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO

Natural-looking images with an amazingly low degreven with high ISO.

Nikon's proprietary FX-format (36.0 x 23.9 mm) CMOS imaging sensor with 12.1 effective megapixels

Strikingly high image quality at up to ISO 6400

Advanced noise reduction at highfor natural-looking results

12-channel parallel data readout contributes to the incredible speed seen in features like 9 fps and Live View function.

Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Image quality: JPEG Fine Exposure:[A] mode, 1/30 second, f/2.8 White balance: Auto Sensitivity: ISO 6400 Picture Control: Standard

JoeMcNally

JoeMcNally

Lens: AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) Exposure: [A] mode, 1/2,000 second, f/2.8 White balance: Auto Sensitivity: ISO 6400 Picture Control: Standard JoeMcNally

6400

ISO

l Proprietary FX-format (36.0 x 23.9 mm) CMOS sensorwith 12.1 effective megapixels

l Incredibly high signal-to-noise ratio, for wide dynamicrange

l Remarkably noise-free images from ISO 200-6400,with ISO 100-25600 on demand

l A dramatically expanded range of shutter speed andaperture options

l Freedom to shoot in almost any lighting situation

Expand yourvision with theFX-format

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EXPEED imag

Superior image processing adheres to one

simple truth: no shortcuts. Nikon knows that

in order to deliver the

mos t p rac t i ca l and

versatile per ormance

p o s s i b l e , i m a g e

quality, accuracy and

speed must be treated as equal partners o

equal importance. Nikon has a name or this

uniquely comprehensive approach: EXPEED.

What started at the birth o the ilm camera

NikonI and progressed with the digital SLRD1 has now evolved into an elite imaging

system that is ar more power ul than the

present standards o any other camera maker.

This unrivaled process is extremely ast and

comprehensive, yet is extremely energy

e cient or longer battery li e.

Nikon's FX- ormat sensor produces an

incredibly wide dynamic range, with rich les

o initial data that maintain their integrity

through 14-bit A/D conversion. As pro essional

photographers demand the smoothest tonalgradation and aith ul color reproduction, no

shortcut will do. So, to maintain impeccable

accuracy, the D3 uses 16-bit data transmission

throughout the image-processing pipeline. The

resulting output reveals breathtaking details

and subtleties, putting D3 images in a class o

their own.

The D3 controls color hue with unmatched

accuracy, so speci ic colors that were

previously impossible to achieve together in

a particular image can now coexist in nearly

any situation. Colors are aith ul throughout

the palette skin tones are pleasingly

saturated without blowing out the reds, while

blues that were once di icult to reproducecan now be considered standard. Expect this

throughout the spectrum, with less tone jump

than ever be ore.

High-megapixel sensors tend to produce

chromatic aberration in the peripheral areas.

To achieve the sharpest images throughout

the rame, the D3 uses an automatic lateral

chromatic aberration reduction unction.

This means new benchmarks in minimized

aberration and maximized accuracy seen in the

images below. It's an advantage you'll gain nomatter what NIKKOR lenses you use.

The D3's dynamic range has broa

such an extent that you can expe

tonal gradation in highlight areaswith extremely bright subject matter

skies, snow all or white clothing s

harsh sunlight. And thanks to more

treatment o data, tone jump that w

likely to occur with a broadened

range is now negligible.

14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image-processing pipeline

-bit image processing a new way to get the right look-bit A/D conversion,1416l Nikon's new EXPEED image-processing system, utilizing a supremely power ulCPU with 14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image-processing pipelinel Faith ul colors, pleasingly saturated throughout the palette, with smooth tonal

gradations, even in highlightsl Unprecedented fnal image quality that needs little or no post-production

enhancement

14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit data transmission throughout the process o er an incredibly high signal-to-n

Even with a scene containing a large di erence ismooth tonal gradation is reproduced.

EXPEED: Nikon's comprehensive approach to quality digital images

14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image-processing pipeline

Lateral chromatic aberration reduction

Pleasingly saturated, aith ul colors

12-channel parallel readout 14-bit A/D conversion 16-bit image processing

Lens: AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) Exposure: [M] mode, 1/250 second, f/16 White balance: Cloudy Sensitivity: ISO 200 Picture Control: Standard JoeMcNally

Improved tonal gradation

Chromatic aberration reduction (peripheral area enlarged) Without

Finaprocessi

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Qui

In many ields o photography, re lexes and

timing can make or break a career. That's

why Nikon's engineers set out to radically

improve speed, response time and recording

time or the D3. Indeed, this camera marks an

incredible breakthrough, with many eatures

that double or even quadruple the speedand response o today's market leaders.

With a 9- rame-per-second shooting speed

in FX ormat (12.1 megapixels) and up to

11 ps in DX crop mode (5.1 megapixels),

the D3 gives you options to master any

shooting situation. In DX crop mode,

shooting rates o up to 11 ps increase

your opportunities o nailing the precise

moment you need. Or shoot 12.1-megapixel

FX- ormat, ull-resolution images at up to

9 ps, giving you and your editor plenty o

room to crop winning shots that can still be

enlarged into commercial-quality prints.

And because the D3 supports high-speed

UDMA mode, recording speed gets an

extra boost, enabling you to shoot more

consecutive shots pivotal to many

pro essional assignments.

Whether pro essionals succeed or aildepends on their readiness and ability to

capture the per ect moment. That's why

Nikon has minimized the D3's response

times to nearly unnoticeable levels. The D3

starts up in approximately 0.12 seconds,

and shutter-release time lag is an industry-

leading 37 milliseconds.

Nikon understands that or pro essional

digital photography, exceptional speed means

little unless it is supported throughout the

entire process. That is why Nikon h

the comprehensive approach o o

the speed o processing, bu er

memory access, memory card recor

Hi-Speed USB inter ace. With thes

together harmoniously, you can or

the weight o the data and concen

capturing the moment.

9 ps in FX ormat and 11 ps in DX ormat

The re exes pro essionals demand

Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Image quality:JPEG Fine Exposure: [M] mode, 1/25 second, f/4 White balance: Color Temp Sensitivity: ISO 640 Picture Control:Standard DaveBlack

In continuous shooting at 11 on the position detected

Lens: AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) Exposure: [M] mode, 1/1,250 second, f/4.5 White balance: Color Temp Sensitivity: ISO 1250 Picture Control: Standard DaveBlack

Speed that rees you to act on impulse

9psMore winningshots per second

11psl 9- rames-per-second

continuous shooting in FXormat; up to 11 ps in DX-cropmode

l UDMA support or moreconsecutive shots

l Higher speeds or dataprocessing, recording andimage trans er

l New ound certainty that you'llget the shot, however brie the moment

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Auto

The D3 covers the rame like never be ore

with the world's largest number*1 o AF

detection areas. These 51 points create a

dense net o ocusing strength. This means

aster ocus acquisition, even with quick

and/or erratic subject movement. The 15

points that occupy the all-important center o

the rame utilize cross-type sensors, or evenmore power ul detection. Most important,

all 15 cross-type sensors retain the same

outstanding level o per ormance with any

AF NIKKOR lens /5.6 or aster*2 in other

words, all o your AF NIKKOR lenses can take

ull advantage o cross-type accuracy.

In order to make the most o all 51 AF points,

the D3 o ers three AF area modes: Single-

point AF, Dynamic-area AF, and Auto-area AF.

All three options are available using either

51 AF points or the classic 11. Single-point

AF ensures that an important element in thecomposition will be sharply ocused,

such as the eyes in a character p

Simply select a single AF point out

available and the D3 will concentra

ocusing power on that spot. With

area AF, you can select rom severa

options, utilizing 9, 21 or all 51 po

select a single AF point as priority

areas surrounding your selected po

as backup a real advantage when moving subjects. For more comp

shooting, try either the 9- or 21-poin

For subjects with extremely ast

movement, the 51-point option wil

choice. Plus there is 3D-Tracking mo

also uses 51 points. 3D-Tracking m

most o the Scene Recognition

subject-tracking in ormation, a

tracking the subject by selecting a n

point to signi icantly improve y

moving subjects. The Auto-area AF s

in ocusing on people, automatically

and prioritizing skin tones with all 51

Pro essional photographers have d

more-re ined AF accuracy. Ther

D3 lets you apply the same amou

compensation regardless o which

or lenses you use. You can also ma

speci ic individual adjustments o

registered lens models.51-point AF performance consistently sharp15 cross-type sensors per orm with any AF NIKKOR /5.6 or

aster lens

Nikon's classic 11 AF points are still readily available.

Single-point AF mode

Dynamic-area AF mode using 9 points



Dynamic-area AF mode using 3D-Tracking

Wide area coverage with 51 AF points

Auto ocus Fine Tune is easily accessible through the D3's menus

51 AF points a world-frst

Versatile AF area modes

Auto ocus Fine Tune

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l New Multi-CAM 3500FX AF module o ers a network o 51 strategically placed AF points,or outstanding coverage

l Selected areas work together to capture a variety o moving subjects with incrediblespeed and precision

l Razor-sharp images or ast-moving subjects that were previously di fcult to ocus

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Note: In Dynamic-area AF mode, only the active ocus point is displayed in the view nder.

*1 Among digital SLRs, as o August 23, 2007.*2 With some lenses used in combination with Nikon Teleconverters,

three points on the top and three on the bottom may unction as line sensors under certain conditions, even i maximum e ective aperture is /5.6. For details, see Function Compatibility Chart on page 37 (note 8).


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Scene Rec

Prepare yoursel , because photography as

you know it is about to be trans ormed.

Introducing Nikon's new Scene Recognition

System. Nikon engineers redesigned the most

trusted automatic exposure system in the

photo industry the 1,005-pixel RGB sensorcomponent or an unprecedented level

o detailed scene in ormation and analysis.

The result: algorithms that recognize your

subject and shooting situation with amazing

accuracy. In other words, the D3 knows and

understands what you are about to shoot.

Milliseconds prior to shutter burst, each

scene is analyzed while auto ocus, auto

exposure, i-TTL control and white balance are

optimized all be ore the image is captured.

Consider the Scene Recognition System as

arti cial intelligence, working in partnership

with you or more winning shots.

For the D3, Nikon engineers reassessed

everything, including auto ocus operation.

The new Scene Recognition System takes

color in ormation rom the 1,005-pixel RGB

sensor and utilizes it to achieve superb Focus

Tracking. Conventional Focus Tracking systems

were only e ective with subjects approaching

or moving away, but the D3's new system

works or lat lateral movement as well.

Simply select any o Dynamic-area AF mode

options including 3D-Tracking, and your main

subject is ollowed in sharp ocus. The D3

accomplishes this by using color in ormation

detected rom a selected oucs point and

applying it to Focus Tracking. The ocus point

will then automatically ollow your subject's

path as long as the shutter button is pressed

hal way down. The AF and Scene Recognition

systems are in constant communication

with each other, thereby improving tracking

per ormance even or erratically moving

subjects and expanding your compositional

reedom. For example, now you can maintain

sharp ocus on a ast-moving subject

even as you ire o shots while changing

compositions.

The D3 automatically detects people

tones using color in ormation rom

Recognition System. This way it ca

ocus on the most important elem

human ace in Auto-area AF m

i similar colors exist both in the

(human ace) and background (bu

Scene Recognition System uses in ormation rom a D- or G-type

lens to determine where the main

is. Even under the most demanding

conditions and compositional ch

the D3 detects the subject and optim

be ore the actual shutter release.

SCENE RECOGNITION SYSTEM:Focus Tracking or lateral movement

Auto-area Aidenti catio

Scene Recognition System

Scene Recognition System or improved Focus Tracking

Scene Recognition System: Unleashing the powers o Nikon's 1,005-pixel RGB sensor

Scene Recognition System or suidentifcation

Experience newfound accuracyl Nikon's 1,005-pixel RGB sensor has evolved to provide a superior level o comprehensive intelligence thanks to Nikon's new Scene

Recognition Systeml Clear, accurate and unprecedented color in ormation that dramatically improves overall per ormance and accuracy o the AF system, 3D

Color Matrix Metering II, i-TTL, and auto white balancel A higher level o accuracy in automatic operations or a wide range o lighting conditions and subject matter

Lens: AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) Exposure: [M] mode, 1/1,600 second, f/4 White balance: Direct sunlight Sensitivity: ISO 6400 Picture Control: Standard DaveBlack

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1005-pixelRGB sensorAuto exposure

andi-TTL ash control

Highlight analysis

Auto ocus

Subject trackingSubject identi cation

Auto white balanceCharacteristics extraction

Pattern recognition

3D-Tracking tracks the subject by selecting a new ocus point as required.

In Single-servo AF, active ocus points are highliabout one second.


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Nikon's 3D Color Matrix Metering II has long

been praised by discerning pro essionals

or its accuracy. The system analyzes sceneconditions such as brightness, contrast,

selected AF area, color, subject-to-camera

distance and even the re lective quality o

a scene. Then it compares this with an in-

camera database containing in ormation

rom over 30,000 actual shots or incredible

p rec i s ion . Combined wi th the Scene

Recognition System, 3D Color Matrix Metering

II is now even more sophisticated. The bright

areas o your image are pleasing and precise,

while intermediate tones also remain aith ul

to the original scene, even when backlit,

under harsh rontal lighting or in other di cult

lighting conditions. In addition to producing

the best possible exposure regardless o the

ile ormat, this advanced metering system

gives you more satis ying results, requently

without the need or retouch or enhancement.

Nikon's Auto White Balance systems

have been praised or their accuracy, but

pro essional photographers and Nikonengineers aren't easy to satis y. Tricky lighting

can ool the most "intelligent" o cameras

rom time to time. For example, a camera

might interpret a meadow under the noonday

sun and a table under luorescent light as

similar subject matter. But now, when Nikon's

Scene Recognition System works together

with Auto White Balance, you can expect ar

more. Milliseconds be ore shutter release, the

D3's 1,005-pixel RGB in ormation calculates

the characteristics extraction (see below) o

the scene, cross-re erencing it wi

actual shot data examples among the

images stored in the camera. So n

what the light source even not

di icult mercury vapor light t

automatically detect the appropria

balance accurately.

Scene Recognitio

Auto White Balance used or fuorescent light

Auto White Balance used or natural daylight

More pleasing colors or intermediate tones

Sophisticated 3D Color Matrix Metering II

Auto White Balance or a broader range o lighting situations

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A lower photograph : Lens: AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) Exposure: [M] mode, 1/640 second, f/2.8 White balance: Auto Sensitivity: ISO 6400 Picture Control: Standard DaveBlack

The database o 5,000 actual shots among the 20,000 images stored or Auto White Balance is utilized or characteristics extraction

The database o 30,000 actual shots redefnes the concept o exposure accuracy or 3D Color Matri x Metering II and the new Scene Recognition System

An upper photograph : Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) Exposure: [A] mode, 1/50 second, f/5 White balance: Auto Sensitivity: ISO 1600 Picture Control: Standard JoeMcNally

Characteristics extraction using Scene Recognition System or light source identifcation

Step 1.Image characteristicsextracted

Step 2.Patterns recognizedand compared

Step 3.White detection areasdetermined

Subject

Pre-capturein ormation

Weakcolor-rendering lightsource

Strongcolor-rendering lightsource

NaturallightingOthers

ApplieAWB

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Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) Exposure: [M] mode, 1/50 second, f/8 White balance: Cloudy Sensitivity: ISO 200 Picture Control: Standard


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Sel -diagnostic shutter monitorShutter speeds range rom 1/8000 sec. to 30 sec., with an inmechanism that automatically monitors and corrects possible varbetween the designated shutter speed and the actual shutter timover the shutter mechanisms li e span.

Shutter durabilityNikons newly developed shutter mechanism achieves unprecedurability. For the reliability pro essionals demand, the D3s shubeen tested or 300,000 cycles. And to ensure rigorous real-worldtions, this type o testing is always per ormed on ully assembleras.

l Magnesium alloy used or exterior cover, chassis andmirror box ensures both light weight and ruggedness

l Strict sealing with O-rings at various connecting partse ectively resists dust and moisture

l Relentless testing or proven durabilityl Confdence that your camera will work in the toughest

conditions

Durable, ergonomic design, anda shutter unit tested to 300,000cycles

Reliability

Mirror balancerA sophisticated mirror balance mechanism reduces the time reto lower the mirror. In addition to minimizing mirror bounce, thbalancer extends viewing time, allowing more time or AF operthis is one reason the D3 can o er auto ocus and Focus Trackinghigh-speed continuous shooting.

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The harmony of dual perspectives: the Italian sense of style,

with Nikon designers' dedication to details

The D3's phenomenal technology demands an equally phenomenal

exterior design. Nikon believes beauty and per ormance go hand-

in-hand. That's why since 1980, Nikon has collaborated with

the legendary Italian industrial designer, Giorgetto Giugiaro.His approach to the D3 design was simple, yet pro ound. With

sculptural themes in mind, Giugiaro created the D3's new look

with the belie that the camera should have a orm and value that

anyone can recognize. Continuity was important, so the D3 was

designed to refect the past as well as the uture. Photographers will eel the same com ort and control they have grown

accustomed to with Nikon cameras. The more they use it, however,

the more they will understand that what they are holding is the

uture o photography. Enduring uncompromising scrutiny and test

trials rom Nikon's design team, the D3 was cra ted to partner

a photographers' body like never be ore, its shape and controlsmeticulously placed to enhance concentration, not draw away rom

it. See and eel or yoursel , and you will discover the Nikon

di erence in every detail.

The D3: A Work o Art


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3-inch, 920,000-dot super-density, 170-degree color LCD monitorThe D3s large, super-density color LCD monitor delivers bright, crispimage playback, with enlargement up to 27x (Large-size images in FX

ormat), making on-the-spot image con irmation easier and more pre-cise. And the 170-degree wide-angle viewing makes image review andLive View modes even more use ul in challenging conditions.

Two types o in ormation displayChoose rom black letters or white letters, according to lighting conditions, to ensure your in ormation display is legible. The menu is ormatteclear or easy recognition. You can also set the camera so the color o letters switches automatically, depending on the brightness o the large, LCD monitor.

Electronic Virtual HorizonThe D3s super-density color LCD monitor, teamed with Nikonstive Electronic Virtual Horizon delivers instant and accurate cono the D3s position relative to horizontal level. You can also leD3 while looking through the view inder using the handy analog

Twin CF card slotsNow you can use two CF cards simultaneously or a number o unc-tions: recording two ull CF cards o data; recording the same datasimultaneously onto two cards or backup protection; recording RAWand JPEG simultaneously to separate cards; trans erring data rom onecard to another.

Long-li e batteryThe D3 uses the same EN-EL4 or EN-EL4a rechargeable batterhave been ield-proven over many years with the D2 series Whats more, because the D3s power consumption and power mment systems have been engineered or greater operating e iciencan expect even longer battery li e a welcome bonus or pro es

Improved ergonomicsFeatures mean nothing i theyre di icult to access. Thats why all D3buttons and dials have ideal sizes and clear unctions. The layout sharesthe same logical consistency as Nikons previous pro essional D-SLRs,along with urther improvements, such as Command Dials with a5-degree inclination or natural rotation using your index inger.

Function buttonDesignate requently used eatures to the Function Button. Up to 13

unctions are available. You can also do the same with the PreviewButton and the AF/AE Lock Button.

Countermeasures against dust, moisture and electromagneticinter erenceThe D3 goes the extra mile to protect against invasive moisture, dustand even electromagnetic inter erence. A comprehensive series oO-rings and other specialized seals, combined with additional Nikonengineering, keeps you shooting when lesser cameras would ail.

100% rame coverageThe D3s large prism mirror gives you the FX- ormat visual advantagewhen you shoot. Not only is the view inder image brighter, but the

inder screen is also care ully designed or you to sense ocus moreintuitively, be it manual or auto ocus.

Magnesium alloy bodyRugged, durable and precise magnesium alloy construction protects theD3s incomparable technologies and its ability to per orm in demandingreal-world conditions. An amazingly strong-yet-lightweight magnesiumalloy is used or the D3's body, exterior cover, chassis, and mirror box, toassure superb, reliable per ormance and longer li e.

Reliability

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Image Area OptionsThe D3 o ers three image areas to choose rom:FX ormat (36.0 x 23.9 mm), DX ormat (23.5 x15.6 mm), and 5:4 (30.0 x 23.9 mm). DX ormatuses the center o the view inder and allows up

to 11- rames-per-second shooting speed. When aDX NIKKOR lens is used, DX mode is automatical-ly selected or can be manually selected throughCustom Settings with any AF NIKKOR lens.

Multiple ExposureLike the D2XS be ore it, the D3s in-camera mul-tiple exposure images are ast and simple. Eachimage can be adjusted to prevent overexposure,ensuring optimum exposure or the inal image.

Live ViewThe D3s ast image-processing capacity

and large, high-de inition, wide viewing

angle LCD add up to an entirely new level

o potential or pro essionals. Introducing

the new Live View unction. Using the LCD

as your view inder, Live View is extremely

use ul or still li e photography in a studio,

where exact ocus is crucial. Live View is

also use ul or outdoor and other di icult

shooting situations when you cannot physi-

cally see your subject through the view ind-

er. The D3 o ers two modes: Tripod Mode

and Handheld Mode.

Tripod Mode with precisionContrast-detect AF

Tripod Mode is ideal or still li e photographyin a studio environment. The D3s high-preci-

sion, Contrast-detect AF gives you aster and

more accurate ocusing than manual ocus,

with the actual image being captured on the

imaging sensor simultaneously con irmed on

a large, high-de inition LCD or new ound cer-

tainty. And because the imaging sensor itsel

works or AF detection, you can use a much

wider area than the 51-point auto ocus areas,

or exceptionally sharp results. You can

also control ocus and shutter release

rom a personal computer via Camera

Control Pro 2.

Handheld ModeIn situations where you are unable to look

through the view inder, Handheld Mode canbe a great help. First, select your ocus point

rom the 51 points available, then use the

wide, 170-degree viewing angle to compose

easily, even i youre holding your D3 over

the heads in a crowd.

Lens: AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D Image quality: 12-bit RAW (NEF) Exposure: [M] mode, 1/160 second, f/25 White balance: Preset manual Sensitivity: ISO 200 Picture Control: Neutral

Compose and shoot without looking through the view nder.

5:4 FX ormat DX ormat

Live View o ers two modes Tripod Mode and Handheld Mode accessible through the LCD monitor.

Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Image quality:JPEG Fine Exposure: [M] mode, 1/200 second, f/8 White balance: Cloudy Sensitivity: ISO 200 Picture Control: Standard

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Active D-LightingWhen shooting in high-contrast

lighting situations, the new

Active D-Lighting eature can

be a tremendous help. Once

the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor

detects large highlight areas

within the rame, the D3 irst

compensates or underexpo-

sure, then exposes the image

while digitally simulating a

partial dodge e ect. This way,

both shadowy and bright areas

are more pleasantly detailed

and exposed. Instead o simply broadening

the dynamic range to show shadow details,

Active D-Lighting maintains desired contrast

or more attractive images. You can apply

this unction prior to shooting, with our

strength levels.

In-Camera Image EditSubsequent to shooting, try the

editing e ects shown in the menu

below. Edited images are stored as a

ile, separate rom the original.

Active D-lighting O

Active D-lighting On (Normal)

Extra reach or y our photography

Experience invisible assistanc

Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Image Quality: JPEG Fine Exposure: [A] mode, 1/50 second, f/8 White balance: Cloudy Sensitivity:ISO 200 Picture Control: Standard

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*Taken in Manual ocus mode.

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Camera Control Pro 2:Enhanced productivity orremote shooting

Full control o Live View, Picture Control,51-point AF system, and White Balance Fine-tuning is available

Permits remote camera control and image trans-

er to a computer using wireless LAN, whenworking with the optional WT-4/4A WirelessTransmitter

Immediate con irmation o the thumbnails ocaptured images is available on the computermonitor

Deletion o unwanted images is possible priorto actual data trans er to the computer orimproved work low productivity

Captured images can be displayed in ViewNX

Nikon Trans er: Easy ande icient or organizing imagework low

Trans ers images captured by Nikon digital SLRsor stored in memory cards

Add labels, ratings and IPTC at the time otrans er or e icient sorting o images at a laterstage in the work low

Smooth operation: continue selecting imageswhile the so tware is trans erring other images

Supplied with the D3

ViewNX: Browser orpro essional NEF shooters

Browsing, sorting and categorizing have reachednew levels o sophistication with ViewNX so t-

ware. ViewNX treats captured RAW +JPEG iles simultaneously as one ile,enabling more e icient image brows-ing. That means you can look at theJPEG, then check the RAW ile detailswith one simple click. Easy RAWprocessing is also possible, and you

can categorize images by scenes vialabels and sort them by importancethrough ratings or an e icient iltereddisplay. You can also edit XMP andIPTC in ormation or better control othe captured images. Other advan-tages o ViewNX so tware include:Fast thumbnail and preview displaySimpler operation, sophisticated user inter ace

and e icient work lowCollaboration with Nikon Trans er and Capture

NXWorking with Picture Control Utility, Picture

Controls can be customized and applied toselected images

Printing unction, e-mail transmission, and slideshow

Capture NX:An intuitive tool or NEFprocessing and PictureControl customization

Innovative U Point Technology enables intuitiveNEF processing

Versatile unctions such as batch processing, editlist, vignette control, color aberration control, anddistortion control

Capture NX Picture Control Utility allowcustomize Picture Control on Capture NX

or later use on the so tware, and even eto Nikon D-SLR cameras that support theControl System.

Capture NX also supports many eatures over rom Nikon Capture 4 so that users ctinue to put their present post-production how to work

Image Authentication So tware:Protect the integrity o valuable datIndicates whether an actual image has

alteredAny change in XMP and IPTC in orma

also be clari iedSo tware update o version 1.0.1 is requi

Thumbnail display (ViewNX)

Image viewer (ViewNX)

Picture Control: Custom-tailored tone and color

Picture Control is an intuitive, easy-to-use,

and completely new system or de ining

tones o your image iles. This set o tools

helps you de ine the look and eel o your

images, matching them to your creative

intentions by custom-tailoring the levels o

sharpness, saturation and other parameters.

Its similar to how photographers used to

select certain types o ilm or speci ic

shooting situations. And rom now on,

tones de ined by the Picture Control System

will be the same with all uture Nikon dig-

ital SLR cameras compatible with Picture

Control System. With the D3, our types o

Picture Control are pre-installed. You can

choose rom Standard, Neutral, Vivid

or Monochrome, alternating between

them to create your own signature look.

Standard is versatile or a wide range o

situations. Neutral produces less contrast,

with natural skin tone and depth. Vivid

enhances the saturation o red and green,

producing sharp contrast. Monochrome pro-

duces black and white images. Youll also

have access to optional Picture Controls that

can be downloaded rom the Nikon Website.

Picture Control can be displayed either by

list or in grid orm. With the grid display, you

can intuitively con irm the degree o contrast

and saturation or each Picture Control. In

Standard and Vivid Picture Controls, you can

make quick adjustments easily. By simply

moving the sliders, you have access to ive

parameters: sharpness, contrast, brightness,

saturation and hue. This level o simplicity

o ers a rapid learning curve. You can also

save adjustments as Custom Picture Controls,

under your chosen name or desired shooting

scenarios.

Another aspect unique to the Picture Control

System is its collaboration with ViewNX

and Capture NX so tware via Picture Control

Utility. Importing and exporting Custom

Picture Control parameters between your

Nikon D-SLR and so tware urther expands

creative lexibility. You can apply Picture

Control settings de ined in the D3 to Capture

NX post-production work. Picture Control

parameters minutely de ined on a personal

computer can then be applied to the D3. You

can even trade your avorite Custom Picture

Controls with colleagues or enhanced

potential and productivity.

Standard Neutral Monochrome Vivid

P ic tu re Co nt ro l d is pl ay (L is t) P ic tu re Co nt ro l d is pl ay (G ri d) Q ui ck Ad ju st me nt di sp la y

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Enhanced work low e icie

Image processing w

Universal tones or all Nikondigital SLRs to come

Collaboration with Nikonsexclusive so tware

Intuitive and direct control o theimage or your desired tone

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Wireless Transmitter WT-4/4A *1

Photographers and editors working in large, crowded venues know well the logistical nightmare o load-ing, editing and backing up images on assignment. Now with the new WT-4/4A, which supports IEEE802.11a as well as IEEE 802.11b/g, the reach o wireless image transmission has made radical stridestoward speed, simplicity and e iciency. To quicken the work low, the supplied Thumbnail Selector letsyou automatically transmit thumbnails rom the transmitters bu er memory to a remote personal com-puter irst, where an editor can select the desired images be ore the complete data is sent. That way,only the ull data rom desired images has to go through, saving precious assignment hours. This isespecially use ul or teams o photographers, as up to ive cameras can be connected at one time.Supporting wide-ranging network and security protocols, the WT-4/4A is compatible with a variety o

system environments. Image trans er using wired LAN*2 is also available via Ethernet.

Supplied case The supplied holder case can be

attached to a belt or hung rom the neck or shoulder with a neck strap.

WT-4/4A connected with the D3 WT-4/4A can also be used with the Nikon D300

With the D3s new Scene Recognition

System, most sophisticated digital SLR light-

ing systems become even more intelligent.

Now when you use Nikons Creative Lighting

System no matter which compatible Nikon

Speedlights you use the SB-800, SB-600

or SB-400 you will appreciate the i-TTL

improvements, especially when using a

single Speedlight. Thats because instead

o using the conventional 5-segment Multi

Sensor to evaluate monitor pre- lashes in

i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash, the D3 utilizes the

1,005-pixel RGB sensor or a more re ined

lash metering evaluation. With this system,

overexposure is reduced to a degree never

be ore achieved, even with small subjects,

which tend to be overexposed. Metering

accuracy or a scene containing highly

re lective objects has also been improved.

These improvements are made possible with

the highlight analysis unction o the Scene

Recognition System, which correctly calcu-

lates the brightness range to be reproduced

and determines background exposure. This

level o single-Speedlight sophistication

can be indispensable or photojournalists

or other pro essionals who rarely have a

second chance to make the shot. In addition,

the Creative Lighting system is com

with Advanced Wireless Lightings

multiple Speedlights, or compreh

control over scene lighting.

Flashes o brilliance

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i-TTL flash controlAdvanced

Wireless Lighting

Flash colotemperature info

transmissio

Auto FPHigh-Speed Sync

FV lock

Modelingflash outputMultiple area

active AF assistilluminator

Nikon Creative Lighting System

Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Image quality: JPEG Fine Exposure: [A] mode, 1/160 second, f/8 White balance: Auto Sensitivity: ISO 200 Picture Control: Standard

Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Image quality: JPEG Fine Exposure: [M] mode,1/1.3 second, f/4.5 White balance: Auto Sensitivity: ISO 400 Picture Control: Standard

Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Image quality: JPEG Fine Exposure: [A] mode,1/13 second, f/8 White balance: Cloudy Sensitivity: ISO 400 Picture Control: Standard

*1 Speci ications di er depending on country or area.*2 Pre-installation o supplied so tware is required.

Groupunits: Illuminationrom the sideGroup units: Illumination rom the top

On-camera Master/Commander

SB-800 con-nected via TTLRemote Cord

On-cameraCommander

How the WT-4/4A works in the feld

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Five incredible new NIKKORlensesGreat cameras demand great lenses, so to

get the best per ormance out o Nikons new

FX- ormat, as well as being able to use every

existing AF NIKKOR lens, NIKKOR design-

ers developed ive exceptional new lenses,

including the worlds irst /2.8 ultrawide-

angle zoom lens, with groundbreaking optical

technology to match. New optical design maximizes Nikon FX- ormatpotential

Use o ED glass and large-diameter PrecisionGlass Mold (PGM) aspherical lens elementsdeliver both high resolution and minimized aber-ration

Nano Crystal Coat urther reduces ghost andlare e ects, contributing to even greater overall

image integrity

Anti-dust and anti-moisture per ormance thatmatch D3 reliability

Lens barrel designed with superior ergonomics Silent Wave Motor (SWM) or ast and quiet

auto ocusing M/A mode equipped Internal ocusing system Add AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm /2.8G

IF-ED, and you are covered rom 14 to 200 mm at/2.8

New optical designs maximize Nikon FX- ormatpotential

VR II reduces vibration e ects equivalent toapprox. 4 stops employed or the irst time insuper telephoto lenses

New tripod mode: e ectively reduces vibrationwhen super telephoto lenses are mounted on atripod

Three ED glass elements o er high resolutionand contrast

Light and durable magnesium alloy lens barrel Focus Preset unction to immediately ocus on a

predetermined point at the push o a button

Nano Crystal Coat minimizes ghost and lare,contributing to clearer images

Meniscus protection glass to reduce ghoste ects on the imaging sensor

Anti-dust and anti-moisture per ormance tomatch D3 reliability

Silent Wave Motor (SWM) or ast and quietauto ocusing

A/M mode is equipped as well as M/A mode Minimum shooting distance in auto ocus: 2.9 m

(400mm), 4.0 m (500mm), and 5.0 m (600mm)

High-per ormance ultrawide-angle zoom and standard zoom lenses AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm /2.8G ED and AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm /2.8G ED

Super telephoto lenses with improved vibration reduction AF-S NIKKOR 400mm /2.8G ED VR, AF-S NIKKOR 500mm /4G ED VR, and

AF-S NIKKOR 600mm /4G ED VR

AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR

AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR

Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Image quality: 14-bit RAW (NEF) Exposure: [M] mode, 1/200 second, f/16 White balance: Auto Sensitivity: ISO 200 Picture Control: Standard

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1 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be used.2 Vibration Reduction (VR) supported w3 Spot metering meters selected ocus point.4 The cameras exposure metercontrol systems do not work properly when shi ting and/or tilting the aperture other than the maximum aperture is used.5 Electronic range inder with shi ting or tilting.6 Manual exposure mode only.7 Can be used with Alenses only.8 With maximum e ective aperture o /5.6 or aster; when Tused with AF-S VR 70-200mm /2.8G, AF-S VR 300mm /2.8G, AF-S 300400mm /2.8G or AF-S400mm /2.8D II, orTC-14EII/TC-14Eis usedwit

/4G, three top and three bottom points among 15 ocus points in the centeline sensors.9 When ocusing at minimum ocus distance with AF 80-20070mm /2.8, AF 28-85mm /3.5-4.5 , or AF 28-85mm /3.5-4.5 lensin- ocus indicator may be displayed when image on matte screen in vie

ocus. Adjust ocus manually until image in view inder is in ocus.10 With maximo /5.6 or aster.11 Some lenses cannot be used.12 Range o rotation or AI

ED tripod mount is limited by camera body. Filters cannot be exchanged wh/4 ED is mounted on camera.13 I maximum aperture is speci ied using [Noaperture value will be displayed in view inder and top control panel.14 Can belens ocal length and maximum aperture are speci ied using [Non-CPU leor center-weighted metering i desired results are not achieved.15 For improvspeci y lens ocal length and maximum aperture using [Non-CPU lens dat16 Cin manual exposure modes at shutter speeds slower than 1/125 s.17 Exposure dpresetting lens aperture. In aperture-priority auto exposure mode, preset apaperture ring be ore per orming AE lock or shi ting lens. In manual expaperture using lens aperture ring and determine exposure be ore shi tingcompensation required when used with AI 28-85mm /3.5-4.5, AI 35-1035-135mm /3.5-4.5, or AF-S 80-200mm /2.8D. See teleconverter manRequires PK-12 or PK-13 auto extension ring. PB-6D may be required deporientation. 20 Use preset aperture. In aperture-priority auto exposure mousing ocusing attachment be ore determining exposure and taking photog

Function Compatibility Chart

Camera setting Focus Exposure Meteringmode mode system

S M(withelectronic M P A w Lens/accessory C range inder) S M 3D Color e

Type G or D AF Nikkor2

AF-S, AF-I Nikkor3 3 3 3 3 3 3

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PC-Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D4

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3 36

3 33

AF-S / AF-I Teleconverter7 3

83

83 3 3 3 3

3

Other AF Nikkor3

93

93 3 3 3 3

3

(except lenses or F3AF)AI-P Nikkor 3

103 3 3 3 3

3

AI-, AI modi ied Nikkor orNikkor Series E lenses

12

310

3 313

314

315

Medical-Nikkor 120mm /4 3 3 316

Re lex-Nikkor 3 313

315

PC-Nikkor 35

3 317

3

AI-type Teleconverter18

38

3 313

314

315

PB-6 Bellows FocusingAttachment

19

38

3 320

3

Auto extension rings(PK-series11A, 12, or13; PN-11)

38

3 313

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Custom Settings menuSystem Chart


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PowerBracketUnitSK-6/6A

High-Per ormanceBattery Pack SD-8A

SpeedlightSB-800

SpeedlightSB-600

SpeedlightSB-400

SpeedlightSB-800

SpeedlightSB-600

Close-upSpeedlightCommanderKit R1C1

TTL RemoteCordSC-28, 29

ModuliteRemoteControl SetML-3

RemoteCordMC-36

RemoteCordMC-30

RemoteCordMC-22

ExtensionCordMC-21

ConnectingCordMC-23

AdapterCordMC-25

Ten-PinRemoteAccessories

GPS CableMC-35

GPS Unit**

RemoteCordMC-36

RemoteCordMC-30

RemoteCordMC-22

AV CableEG-D2* TV Monitor**

FinderEyepieceDK-17*

EyepieceCorrection

Lens DK-17C(-3, -2, 0,

+1, +2m-1 )

RubberEyecupDK-19

EyepieceAdapterDK-18

EyepieceMagnife rDG-2

Magni yingEyepieceDK-17M

InterchangeableFocusingScreenTypeB ClearMatteVI*

InterchangeableFocusingScreenTypeEClearMatteVI

Right-AngleViewing

AttachmentDR-5

Anti ogFinder

EyepieceDK-17A

PC CardAdapter**

CF CardReader**

CompactFlashTM Card**

MicrodriveTM **

Personal Computer**

Printer**

CaptureNX

CameraControl Pro 2

ImageAuthenticationSo tware

So twareSuite*

AC AdapterEH-6

Quick ChargerMH-22*

RechargeableLi-ionBattery

EN-EL4a*

Wireless TransmitterWT-4/4A

USB CableUC-E4*

Battery ChamberCoverBL-4*

HDMI Cable**


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AC AdapterEH-6

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Rear Control Panel

Top Control PanelView nder Display

C: Custom Setting BankR: Reset Custom Settings

a: Auto ocusa1: AF-C Priority Selectiona2: AF-S Priority Selectiona3: Dynamic AF Areaa4: Focus Tracking with Lock-a5: AF Activationa6: Focus Point Illuminationa7: Focus Point Wrap-Arounda8: AF Point Selectiona9: AF-ON Buttona10: Vertical AF-ON Button

b: Metering/Exposureb1: ISO Sensitivity Step Valueb2: EV Steps or Exposure Cnb3: EV Steps or Exposure Co

b4: Easy Exposure Compensatb5: Center-Weighted Areab6: Fine Tune Optimal Exposur

c: Timers/AE Lockc1: Shutter-Release Button AEc2: Auto Meter-o Delayc3: Sel -Timer Delayc4: Monitor o Delay

d: Shooting/Displayd1: Beepd2: Shooting Speedd3: Max Continuous Released4: File Number Sequenced5: Control Panel/Viewfnderd6: Shooting In o Displayd7: LCD Illuminationd8: Exposure Delay Mode

e: Bracketing/Flashe1: Flash Sync Speede2: Flash Shutter Speede3: Modeling Flashe4: Auto Bracketing Sete5: Auto Bracketing (Mode M)e6: Bracketing Order

: Controls1: Multi Selector Center Butt2: Multi Selector3: Photo In o/Playback4: Assign FUNC Button5: Assign Preview Button6: Assign AE-L/AF-L Button7: Customize Command Dials8: Release Button to Use Dial9: No Memory Card?10: Reverse Indicators

Custom Settings menuSystem Chart

1 Shutter-release button or verticalshooting

2 Vertical shooting shutter-releasebutton lock

3 Sub-command dial or verticalshooting

4 Sub-command dial

5 Function button

6 Depth-o - eld preview button

7 Mirror8 Sel -timer lamp

9 Flash sync terminal cover

! Ten-pin remote terminal cover

" Lens release button

# Focus-mode selector

$ Eyelet or camera strap

% Release mode dial lock release

& Bracketing button

( Accessory shoe( or optional fash unit)

) Metering selector

~ Metering selector lock button

+ Diopter adjustment knob

, Top control panel

- Exposure mode/Format button

. Power switch

/ Shutter-release button

: Exposure compensation button

; Eyelet or camera strap

< Flash mode button

= Release mode dial

> Command lock button

? Playback button

@ Delete/Format button

[ Eyepiece shutter lever

\ View nder

] View nder eyepiece

^ AE/AF lock button

_ AF-ON button

{ Multi selector

| Focus selector lock

} Main command dial

* Memory card slot cover

a Monitor

b Menu button

c Thumbnail/Playback zoom button

d Protect/Help/In o button

e OK button

f Speaker

g Rear control panel

h ISO sensitivity/Two-button resetbutton

i Image quality/Image size button

j White balance/Two-button resetbutton

k Microphone

l Microphone button

m AF-area mode selector

n Main command dial or verticalshooting

o AF-ON button or vertical shooting

p Focal plane mark

q USB connector coverr Connector covers Battery chamber cover latcht Battery chamber coveru USB connectorv A/V connectorw DC-IN connectorx HDMI connector

Memory Card Capacity The ollowing table shows the approximate number o pictures that can be stored on a 2 GB SanDiskExtreme IV (SDCFX4) card at di erent image quality and image size settings with FX- ormat image area.

Image quality Image size File size 1 No. o images1 Bu ercapacity2

NEF(RAW), Losslesscompressed, 12-bit 13.3 MB 100 18NEF(RAW), Losslesscompressed, 14-bit 16.3 MB 77 16NEF(RAW), Compressed, 12-bit 11.0 MB 138 20

NEF(RAW), Compressed, 14-bit 13.8 MB 114 16NEF(RAW), Uncompressed, 12-bit 18.8 MB 100 17NEF(RAW), Uncompressed, 14-bit 24.7 MB 77 16TIFF(RGB) L 35.9 MB 53 17

M 20.7 MB 95 19S 10.0 MB 211 25

JPEG ne 3 L 5.7 MB 279 52M 3.2 MB 496 92S 1.4 MB 1000 96

JPEGnormal 3 L 2.9 MB 548 74M 1.6 MB 976 98S 0.7 MB 2000 100

JPEGbasic 3 L 1.4 MB 1000 79M 0.8 MB 1800 100S 0.4 MB 3900 100

1 All fgures areapproximate. Filesizevaries withscenerecorded.2 Maximum numbero exposures thatcanbe storedinmemory bu er. Drops i [Optimal quality] is selected or[JPEG compression], ISO sensitivity is

setto H 0.3or higher, [HighISO NR] is onwhenautoISO sensitivity control is onorISO sensitivity is setto 2000or higher, orlong exposurenoisereduction, activeD-Lightingorimage authenticationis on.

3 Figures assume[JPEG compression] is setto [Sizepriority]. Selecting[Optimal quality] increases theflesizeo JPEG images; numbero images andbu ercapacity dropaccordingly.

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SpeedlightSB-400


EN-EL4

Quick ChargerMH-21

Everything you need

E xtr eme IV SDCFX4 8 GB4GB2GB

E xtr eme II I SDCFX3 8 GB

4GB2GB1GB

Ultra II SDCFH 8 GB4GB2GB1GB

Standard SDCFB 4 GB2GB1GB

Pro essional

UDMA

300x 8 GB4GB2GB

Platinum II 80x 2 GB

1GB512MB

60x 4 GBP ro e ss io na l 13 3x W A 8 GB

4GB2GB1GB

80x Lt 2 GB512MB

Sa d sk l xar m a

The ollowing cards have been tested and approved or use in the D3.Approved Memory Cards

D SC M- 11 00 0

3K4-2

3K4-4

3K6

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Othercards havenotbeentested. Formoredetails on theabovecards, pleasecontactthemanu acturer.

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