Nikon D3x Digital Camera Review - Nikon DSLR

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Nikon D3x Specs
Type	SLR
Price	7999.95
Length	6.30
Width	3.40
Height	6.20
Weight	43.00
Mega Pixels	25.72
Effective Pixels	24.50
Sensor Type	CMOS, 35.9 x 24.0mm
Image Size	6,048 x 4,032
Aspect Ratio	3:2, 5:4
IR Cut Low Pass Filter	Unknown
Media	CF
Image Format	JPEG, TIFF, RAW
Compression	Fine, Good, Normal
Lens Mount	Nikkor F
Compatible Lenses	DX Nikkor, AF Nikkor, AI-P Nikkor
Viewfinder	SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism
Diopter Adjustment	-3 to +1 m
Frame Coverage	100
Magnification	.71
LCD	920,000 dots
Mirror	Quick-return type
Auto Focus 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]
Focusing Points	51
AF Assist Illuminator	No
Metering Modes	1,005-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II
Metering Range	1) 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 degrees C/68 degrees F)
Shutter Type	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Shutter Speed	1/8000 to 30
Self Timer	Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec.
Modes	P,A,S,M
Speed	Yes
Burst	Yes
Automatic Modes	No
Exposure Compensation	±5EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1
Bracketing	Flash, exposure comp, white balance
Built in Flash	No
Sync Contact	Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
Flash Metering	i-TTL
Flash Exposure Compensation	Yes
Resolution	6,048 x 4,032 to 1,984 x 1,320
ISO Sensitivity	100-1600, 50-6400 equivalent
White Balance	Sun, shade, fluorescent, incandescent, flash, preset, fine tune by kelvin, auto
Direct Printing	Yes
Video Output	Yes
Battery Power Source	EN-EL4a/EL4 Lithium-ion Battery
Storage Type	CF
LCD Pixels	920000
Resolution Maximum	6,048 x 4,032
Resolution Minimum	1,984 x 1,320

Ratings	Raw	Weight
Color	13.51	9
Color Modes	3.00	1
Long Exposure	11.51	4
Color Other Features	0.00	0.5
Noise	6.51	9
ISO Features	8.00	1.5
Noise Other Features	0.00	0.5
Sharpness	13.91	6
Chromatic Abberation	7.39	3
Picture Options	18.25	0.5
Dynamic Range	7.07	6
Image Stabilization	0.00	5
Resolution Other Features	0.00	0.5
Auto White Balance	9.39	4
Custom White Balance	11.96	2
White Balance Features	12.50	0.5
Playback Mode	8.00	1.5
In-camera Editing	4.50	0.5
Software	5.00	0.5
Direct Print Features	3.50	0.5
Playback Other Features	0.00	0.5
Sensor	3.00	1
Viewfinder	7.00	1.5
LCD	10.10	2.5
Flash	4.00	1
Lens Mount	9.50	1.5
Battery	10.00	1
Memory	4.00	1
Jacks, Ports, and Plugs	6.50	1
Hardware Other Features	1.00	0.5
Shooting Modes	11.50	1
Live View	3.00	2
Scene Modes	0.00	0.5
Picture Effects	1.50	0.5
Focus	19.00	1.5
Exposure	7.00	1
DOF Preview	2.00	0.5
Metering	9.50	1
Shutter Speed	11.00	1
Self Timer	8.00	1
Handling	7.00	2.5
Controls	10.50	2.5
Menu	8.00	2
Manual	6.00	1
Design & Handling Other	0.00	0.5
Shot to Shot	4.59	3
Drive and Burst Modes	13.00	1
Controls Other Features	2.00	0.5
Video Handling	0.00	0.73
Video Color	0.00	1.25
Video Sharpness	0.00	1.25
Video Motion	0.00	0.63
Video Noise	0.00	0.63
Video Controls	0.00	1.2
Video Sensitivity	0.00	0.95
Video Low Light Color	0.00	0.78
Video Low Light Noise	0.00	0.78
Video Compression	0.00	0.95
Video Audio	0.00	0.3
Total (weighted)		739.40

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Nikon D3x Digital Camera Review Navigation
Intro	Product Tour	Color	Noise
Resolution	White Balance	Sample Photos	Playback
Hardware	Controls	Design & Handling	Speed & Timing
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Conclusion	Specs & Ratings