Nikon D3

The Nikon D3 is a 12.1 megapixel professional grade full frame (35mm) digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR) announced by the Nikon Corporation on 23 August 2007 along with the Nikon D300 DX format camera. The D3, along with the Nikon D3x, is the top model in Nikon's line of DSLRs, superseding the D2Hs and D2Xs. The D3, D3X, and D700 are the only Nikon DSLRs manufactured in Japan. It is followed by the D3s. The D3 features a full frame 35mm equ... more

The Nikon D3 is a 12.1 megapixel professional grade full frame (35mm) digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR) announced by the Nikon Corporation on 23 August 2007 along with the Nikon D300 DX format camera. The D3, along with the Nikon D3x, is the top model in Nikon's line of DSLRs, superseding the D2Hs and D2Xs. The D3, D3X, and D700 are the only Nikon DSLRs manufactured in Japan. It is followed by the D3s. The D3 features a full frame 35mm equivalent CMOS image sensor measuring 23.9 x 36.0 mm. This sensor is larger than the DX format sensors of all previous Nikon DSLRs, and Nikon has coined the term "FX format" to describe it. The D3's sensor has larger pixels and greater light sensitivity than previous DX sensors. This allows the camera to reach higher equivalent film speeds and produce images with less noise in low light situations. Low light situations include times when the camera is operated at high shutter speed or high f number, where the lens' aperture is reduced to improve... less