Nikon D3x Digital Camera Review

Nikon D3x

Digital Camera Review

Apr 27, 2009 - By Tim Barribeau
4.3 The Nikon D3x is a full-frame, 24.5-megapixel camera has a list price of $7999.95 without lens. Designed for studio use, the D3x performed very well in our lab tests, but in general scored slightly lower than the D700.
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Nikon D3x Review
Introduction  
The Nikon D3x is a full-frame, 24.5-megapixel camera has a list price of $7999.95 without lens. Designed for studio use, the D3x performed very well in our lab tests, but in general scored slightly lower than the D700.
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Section The Good The Bad
x Product Tour Rugged, high quality construction Very large and heavy
x Color Good color accuracy and long exposure performance Limited color modes
x Noise Decent overall noise levels ISO range slightly narrower than we would have liked
x Resolution Excellent sharpness, wide variety of image sizes and compression Below average dynamic range
x White Balance Significant degree of white balance control Worse than expected white balance performance
x Playback Good editing controls, wide range of playback information Mediocre image editing software
x Hardware 100% field of view optical viewfinder, high resolution LCD, dual CF card slots, excellent battery life Viewfinder not very comfortable
x Controls Extensive customization options for all controls Mediocre Live View focus speed
x Design & Handling Well proportioned and laid out, given its size Very heavy, and sometimes bewildering array of controls
x Speed & Timing Very fast startup Top shutter speed a significant step down from the D3
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