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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.

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 testing

the camera's durability and picture quality under

extreme conditions.

Working or National Geographic isinspir ing, but very demanding. Thetechnical demands are always high, but

I believe that camera technology shouldnever stand in the way o my creativeprocess. Thats why my trial run with theD3 was such a great experience. From

small ergonomic details to revolutionarychanges in speed, dynamics and handling,the D3 per ormed incredibly. Featuresl ike i ts large, high-resolut ion LCD

monitor, its greater dynamic range andcolor reproduction and its low-noiseimages at high ISOs are real strengths.Furthermore, as I am requently in ar-

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

Clients include: National Geographic Magazine,Audubon Magazine and Geo Magazine.

Mattias Klum Culture and Nature Photographer (Sweden)

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 include 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 to be crucial to its

camera design. It is a multi-sensory experience a bright

view inder or the eyes, the shape and texture o the

camera's exterior or the hands, even the right shutter

sound or the ear w ith each aspect o the camera's design

cra ted to eliminate distractions and help the photographer

to 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

through assembly to the showroom foor, uncompromising

standards mean that every camera produced is o

exceptional quality. Nikon cameras like the D3 are testedrelentlessly to ensure that they per orm in any situation.

Nikon engineers punish new equipment mercilessly. They

expose cameras to extremes o cold, heat, moisture,

vibration and any other condition that may be encountered

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 of the world's top professionals

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

JoeMcNally DaveBlack Mattias Klu

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 with

unrivaled 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 that serves 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 now

possible 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. This

new 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 systems, t

D3's doesn't sacrifce spectacular saturatio

or advanced noise reduction. Low-no

per ormance is an integral part o the D

core engineering, meaning that your D3 h

been strategically designed to minimi

image noise, long be ore you've selected

noise reduction unction. And at ISO sett

o 2000 and above, when High ISO N

set to on, the noise reduction unction

automatically activated to care ully minim

mottling, color bleeding and shadow noi

The result is rich images with natural ton

and without the plastic, arti icial look

typical o conventional noise reduct

images.

High image qual

FX- ormat CMOS imaging sensor

12-channel parallel readout

ISO 200 ISO 6400

ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200

Natural-looking images with an amazingly low degree o noeven with high ISO.

Nikon's proprietary FX- ormat (36.0 x 23.9 mm) CMOS imaging sensor with 12.1 e ective megapixels

Strikingly high image quality at up to ISO 6400

Advanced noise reduction at high ISO or natural-looking results

12-channel parallel data readout contributes to the incredible speed seen in eatures like 9 ps and Live View unction.

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

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

6400ISO

l Proprietary FX- ormat (36.0 x 23.9 mm) CMOS sensorwith 12.1 e ective megapixels

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

l Remarkably noise- ree images rom ISO 200-6400,with ISO 100-25600 on demand

l A dramatically expanded range o shutter speed andaperture options

l Freedom to shoot in almost any lighting situation

Expand yourvision with theFX-format sensor


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EXPEED image-p

Superior image processing relies on 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 SLR

D1 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 fcient giving longer battery li e.

Nikon's FX- ormat sensor produces an

incredibly wide dynamic range, with rich

initial data that maintains its integrity through

14-bit A/D conversion. As pro essional

photographers demand the smoothest tonal

gradation 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 reproduce

can 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 no

matter what NIKKOR lenses you use.

The D3's dynamic range has broadened

such an extent that you can expect i

tonal gradation in highlight areas ev

with extremely bright subject matter, such

skies, snow all or white clothing shot un

harsh sunlight. And thanks to more accur

treatment o data, tone jump that was on

likely to occur with a broadened dynam

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,

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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-noise rati

Even with a scene containing a large di erence in brightnsmooth 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

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

Finalprocessing

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Quick

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 speed

and 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 ail

depends 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 has tak

the comprehensive approach o optimiz

the speed o processing, bu er mem

memory access, memory card recording a

Hi-Speed USB inter ace. With these work

together harmoniously, you can orget ab

the weight o the data and concentrate

capturing the moment.

9 ps in FX ormat and 11 ps in DX ormat

The refexes 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 ps, ocon the position detected in the fr

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

9fpsore winning

ots per second

11fpsames-per-secondinuous shooting in FX

mat; up to 11 ps in DX-crope

MA support or moreecutive shotser speeds or dataessing, recording and

ge trans eround certainty that you'll

he shot, however briemoment

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Autofoc

The D3 covers the frame like never before

with the world's largest number*1 of AF

detection areas. These 51 points create a

dense net of focusing strength. This means

faster focus acquisition, even with quick

and/or erratic subject movement. The 15

points that occupy the all-important center of

the frame utilize cross-type sensors, for even

more powerful detection. Most important,

all 15 cross-type sensors retain the same

outstanding level of performance with any

AF NIKKOR lens f/5.6 or faster*2 in other

words, all of your AF NIKKOR lenses can take

full advantage of cross-type accuracy.

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

the D3 offers 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 the

composition will be sharply focused,

such as the eyes in a character portra

Simply select a single AF point out of the

available and the D3 will concentrate all

focusing power on that spot. With Dynam

area AF, you can select from several focus

options, utilizing 9, 21 or all 51 points. J

select a single AF point as priority, and

areas surrounding your selected point ser

as backup a real advantage when shootin

moving subjects. For more compositio

shooting, try either the 9- or 21-point optio

For subjects with extremely fast or erra

movement, the 51-point option will be y

choice. Plus there is 3D-Tracking mode, w

also uses 51 points. 3D-Tracking makes

most of the Scene Recognition System

subject-tracking information, accurat

tracking the subject by selecting a new foc

point to significantly improve your fix

moving subjects. The Auto-area AF special

in focusing on people, automatically detect

and prioritizing skin tones with all 51 point

Professional photographers have demand

more-refined AF accuracy. Therefore,

D3 lets you apply the same amount of

compensation regardless of which AF po

or lenses you use. You can also make len

specific individual adjustments for up to

registered lens models.

51-point AF performance consistently sharp

15 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

Joe McNally

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

Joe McNally

Joe McNally

Mattias Klum

DaveBlack

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

*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 Recogn

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 sensor

component 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

artifcial 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 and s

tones using color in ormation rom the S

Recognition System. This way it can qui

ocus on the most important element

human ace in Auto-area AF mode. E

i similar colors exist both in the oregr

(human ace) and background (building)

Scene Recognition System uses distan

in ormation rom a D- or G-type AF N

lens to determine where the main subje

is. Even under the most demanding light

conditions and compositional challeng

the D3 detects the subject and optimizes ju

be ore the actual shutter release.

CENE RECOGNITION SYSTEM:Focus Tracking or lateral movement

Auto-area AF or suidenti cation

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 subject

identifcation

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

ognition Systemr, accurate and unprecedented color in ormation that dramatically improves overall per ormance and accuracy o the AF system, 3Dr Matrix Metering II, i-TTL, and auto white balance

gher level o accuracy in automatic operations or a wide range o lighting conditions and subject matter

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

JoeMcNally

DaveBlack

1005-pixelRGB sensorAuto exposure

andi-TTL fash control

Highlight analysis

Auto ocusSubject tracking

Subject identifcation

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 highlighted oabout 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 scene

conditions 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 ulto the original scene, even when backlit,

under harsh rontal lighting or in other di fcult

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 Nikon

engineers 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 with 5,0

actual shot data examples among the 20,00

images stored in the camera. So no matt

what the light source even notorious

di icult mercury vapor light the D3

automatically detect the appropriate whi

balance accurately.

Scene Recognition S

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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ograph : 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

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

tograph : 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

Applied toAWB

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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 J


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

Shutter durabilityNikons newly developed shutter mechanism achieves unprecedenteddurability. For the reliability pro essionals demand, the D3s shutter hasbeen tested or 300,000 cycles. And to ensure rigorous real-world condi-tions, this type o testing is always per ormed on ully assembled cameras.

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 an

Mirror balancerA sophisticated mirror balance mechanism reduces the time requiredto lower the mirror. In addition to minimizing mirror bounce, the mirrobalancer extends viewing time, allowing more time or AF operation this is one reason the D3 can o er auto ocus and Focus Tracking even high-speed continuous shooting.

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 of 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 ormatted largeclear or easy recognition. You can also set the camera so the color o letters switches automatically, depending on the brightness o the large, 3.0-incLCD monitor.

Electronic Virtual HorizonThe D3s super-density color LCD monitor, teamed with Nikons innovtive Electronic Virtual Horizon delivers instant and accurate con irmatioo the D3s position relative to horizontal level. You can also level thD3 while looking through the view inder using the handy analog scale.

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 batteries thahave been ield-proven over many years with the D2 series D-SLRWhats more, because the D3s power consumption and power manage-ment systems have been engineered or greater operating e iciency, yocan expect even longer battery li e a welcome bonus or pro essionals

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.

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Image Area OptionsThe D3 offers three image areas to choose from:FX format (36.0 x 23.9 mm), DX format (23.5 x15.6 mm), and 5:4 (30.0 x 23.9 mm). DX formatuses the center of the viewfinder and allows up

to 11-frames-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 before it, the D3s in-camera mul-tiple exposure images are fast and simple. Eachimage can be adjusted to prevent overexposure,ensuring optimum exposure for the final image.

Live ViewThe D3s fast image-processing capacity

and large, high-definition, wide viewing

angle LCD add up to an entirely new level

of potential for professionals. Introducing

the new Live View function. Using the LCD

as your viewfinder, Live View is extremely

useful for still life photography in a studio,

where exact focus is crucial. Live View is

also useful for outdoor and other difficult

shooting situations when you cannot physi-

cally see your subject through the viewfind-er. The D3 offers two modes: Tripod Mode

and Handheld Mode.

Tripod Mode with precisionContrast-detect AFTripod Mode is ideal for still life photography

in a studio environment. The D3s high-preci-

sion, Contrast-detect AF gives you faster and

more accurate focusing than manual focus,

with the actual image being captured on the

imaging sensor simultaneously confirmed on

a large, high-definition LCD for newfound cer-

tainty. And because the imaging sensor itself

works for AF detection, you can use a much

wider area than the 51-point autofocus areas,

for exceptionally sharp results. You can

also control focus and shutter releasefrom a personal computer via Camera

Control Pro 2.

Handheld ModeIn situations where you are unable to look

through the viewfinder, Handheld Mode can

be a great help. First, select your focus point

from the 51 points available, then use the

wide, 170-degree viewing angle to compose

easily, even if 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 viewfnder.

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

JoeMcNally

Active D-LightingWhen shooting in high-contrast

lighting situations, the new

Active D-Lighting feature can

be a tremendous help. Once

the 1,005-pixel RGB sensor

detects large highlight areas

within the frame, the D3 first

compensates for underexpo-

sure, then exposes the image

while digitally simulating a

partial dodge effect. This way,

both shadowy and bright areas

are more pleasantly detailed

and exposed. Instead of simply broadening

the dynamic range to show shadow details,

Active D-Lighting maintains desired contrast

for more attractive images. You can apply

this function prior to shooting, with four

strength levels.

In-Camera Image EditSubsequent to shooting, try the image

editing effects shown in the menu display

below. Edited images are stored as a new

file, separate from the original.

Active D-lighting O

Active D-lighting On (Normal)

Extra reach for y our photography

Experience invisible assistance

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

JoeMcNally

*Taken in Manual ocus mode.

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Camera Control Pro 2:Enhanced productivity forremote shooting

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

Permits remote camera control and image trans-fer to a computer using wireless LAN, whenworking with the optional WT-4/4A WirelessTransmitter

Immediate confirmation of the thumbnails ofcaptured images is available on the computermonitor

Deletion of unwanted images is possible priorto actual data transfer to the computer forimproved workflow productivity

Captured images can be displayed in ViewNX

Nikon Transfer: Easy andefficient for organizing imageworkflow

Transfers images captured by Nikon digital SLRsor stored in memory cards

Add labels, ratings and IPTC at the time oftransfer for efficient sorting of images at a laterstage in the workflow

Smooth operation: continue selecting imageswhile the software is transferring other images

Supplied with the D3

ViewNX: Browser forprofessional NEF shooters

Browsing, sorting and categorizing have reachednew levels of sophistication with ViewNX soft-

ware. ViewNX treats captured RAW +JPEG files simultaneously as one file,enabling more efficient image brows-ing. That means you can look at theJPEG, then check the RAW file detailswith one simple click. Easy RAWprocessing is also possible, and youcan categorize images by scenes vialabels and sort them by importancethrough ratings for an efficient filtereddisplay. You can also edit XMP andIPTC information for better control ofthe captured images. Other advan-tages of ViewNX software include:Fast thumbnail and preview displaySimpler operation, sophisticated user interface

and efficient workflowCollaboration with Nikon Transfer and Capture

NXWorking with Picture Control Utility, Picture

Controls can be customized and applied toselected images

Printing function, e-mail transmission, and slideshow

Capture NX:An intuitive tool for NEFprocessing and PictureControl customization

Innovative U Point Technology enables intuitiveNEF processing

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

Capture NX Picture Control Utility allows you tcustomize Picture Control on Capture NX, save for later use on the software, and even export itto Nikon D-SLR cameras that support the PicturControl System.

Capture NX also supports many features carriedover from Nikon Capture 4 so that users can con-tinue to put their present post-production know-how to work

Image Authentication Software:Protect the integrity of valuable dataIndicates whether an actual image has been

alteredAny change in XMP and IPTC information ca

also be clarifiedSoftware update of version 1.0.1 is required

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 for defining

tones of your image files. This set of tools

helps you define the look and feel of your

images, matching them to your creative

intentions by custom-tailoring the levels of

sharpness, saturation and other parameters.

Its similar to how photographers used to

select certain types of film for specific

shooting situations. And from now on,

tones defined by the Picture Control System

will be the same with all future Nikon dig-

ital SLR cameras compatible with Picture

Control System. With the D3, four types of

Picture Control are pre-installed. You can

choose from Standard, Neutral, Vivid

or Monochrome, alternating between

them to create your own signature look.

Standard is versatile for a wide range of

situations. Neutral produces less contrast,

with natural skin tone and depth. Vivid

enhances the saturation of 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 from the Nikon Website.

Picture Control can be displayed either by

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

can intuitively confirm the degree of contrast

and saturation for each Picture Control. In

Standard and Vivid Picture Controls, you can

make quick adjustments easily. By simply

moving the sliders, you have access to five

parameters: sharpness, contrast, brightness,

saturation and hue. This level of simplicity

offers a rapid learning curve. You can also

save adjustments as Custom Picture Controls,

under your chosen name for desired shooting

scenarios.

Another aspect unique to the Picture Control

System is its collaboration with ViewNX

and Capture NX software via Picture Control

Utility. Importing and exporting Custom

Picture Control parameters between your

Nikon D-SLR and software further expands

creative flexibility. You can apply Picture

Control settings defined in the D3 to Capture

NX post-production work. Picture Control

parameters minutely defined on a personal

computer can then be applied to the D3. You

can even trade your favorite Custom Picture

Controls with colleagues for 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

Enhanced workflow efficiency

Image processing with Captu

Universal tones for all Nikondigital SLRs to come

Collaboration with Nikonsexclusive software

Intuitive and direct control of theimage for 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 from 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 sophisticationcan 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 compatibl

with Advanced Wireless Lightings use o

multiple Speedlights, or comprehensiv

control over scene lighting.

Flashes of brilliance

i-TTL flash controlAdvanced

Wireless Lighting

Flash colortemperature information

transmission

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

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

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

*1 Specifications differ depending on country or area.*2 Pre-installation of supplied software is required.

Groupunits: Illuminationrom the sideGroup units: Illumination rom the top

On-camera Master/Commander

On-cameraCommander

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

Scene Recognition System ori-TTL lash control

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Five incredible new NIKKORenses

Great 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

xisting AF NIKKOR lens, NIKKOR design-

rs developed ive exceptional new lenses,

ncluding the worlds irst /2.8 ultrawide-

ngle zoom lens, with groundbreaking optical

echnology 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-performance ultrawide-angle zoom and standard zoom lenses AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED and AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Super telephoto lenses with improved vibration reduction AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR, AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR, and AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/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 with VR 3 Spot metering meters selected ocus point.4 The cameras exposure metering and control systems do not work properly when shi ting and/or tilting the lens, or waperture other than the maximum aperture is used.5 Electronic range inder cannot bewith shi ting or tilting.6 Manual exposure mode only.7 Can be used with AF-S and lenses only.8 With maximum e ective aperture o /5.6 or aster; when TC-20E IIused with AF-S VR 70-200mm /2.8G, AF-S VR 300mm /2.8G, AF-S 300mm /2.8

400mm /2.8G or AF-S400mm /2.8D II, orTC-14EII/TC-14Eis usedwithAF-SVR/4G, three top and three bottom points among 15 ocus points in the center may u

line sensors.9 When ocusing at minimum ocus distance with AF 80-200mm /2.70mm /2.8, AF 28-85mm /3.5-4.5 , or AF 28-85mm /3.5-4.5 lens at maximin- ocus indicator may be displayed when image on matte screen in view inder

ocus. Adjust ocus manually until image in view inder is in ocus.10 With maximum aperto /5.6 or aster.11 Some lenses cannot be used.12 Range o rotation or AI 80-200mmED tripod mount is limited by camera body. Filters cannot be exchanged while AI 200

/4 ED is mounted on camera.13 I maximum aperture is speci ied using [Non-CPU leaperture value will be displayed in view inder and top control panel.14 Can be used onlylens ocal length and maximum aperture are speci ied using [Non-CPU lens data]. or center-weighted metering i desired results are not achieved.15 For improved precisspeci y lens ocal length and maximum aperture using [Non-CPU lens data].16 Can be usin manual exposure modes at shutter speeds slower than 1/125 s.17 Exposure determinedpresetting lens aperture. In aperture-priority auto exposure mode, preset aperture usiaperture ring be ore per orming AE lock or shi ting lens. In manual exposure maperture using lens aperture ring and determine exposure be ore shi ting lens.18 Exposucompensation required when used with AI 28-85mm /3.5-4.5, AI 35-105mm /335-135mm /3.5-4.5, or AF-S 80-200mm /2.8D. See teleconverter manual or dRequires PK-12 or PK-13 auto extension ring. PB-6D may be required depending oorientation. 20 Use preset aperture. In aperture-priority auto exposure mode, set apusing ocusing attachment be ore determining exposure and taking photograph.

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

3

PC-Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D4

35

3 36

3 33

AF-S / AF-I Teleconverter7 3

8 3

8 3 3 3 3 3

3

Other AF Nikkor3

9 3

9 3 3 3 3 3

3 (except lenses or F3AF)

AI-P Nikkor 310

3 3 3 3 33

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

3

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Lenses

SPEEDLIGHTS

REMOTE CONTROLACCESSORIES

VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES

TV ACCESSORIES

COMPUTER RELATEDACCESSORIES

WIRELESS TRANSMITTER

AC ADAPTERS, BATTERIES ANDCHARGERS

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

EyepieceMagni e 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**


EN-EL3e

AC AdapterEH-6

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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-Ona5: 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 Cntrlb3: EV Steps or Exposure Compb4: Easy Exposure Compensationb5: Center-Weighted Areab6: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure

c: Timers/AE Lockc1: Shutter-Release Button AE-Lc2: Auto Meter-o Delayc3: Sel -Timer Delayc4: Monitor o Delay

d: Shooting/Displayd1: Beepd2: Shooting Speedd3: Max Continuous Released4: File Number Sequenced5: Control Panel/View nderd6: 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 Button2: 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 menus System 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 Mirror

8 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 markq 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 20NEF(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 gures 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 the lesizeo JPEG images; numbero images andbu ercapacity dropaccordingly.

FX- ormat (36 x 24) Image Area

SpeedlightSB-400


EN-EL4

Quick ChargerMH-21

Everything you need

E xtr eme IV SDCFX4 8 GB4GB2GB

E xtr eme II I SDCFX3 8 GB4GB2GB1GB

Ultra II SDCFH 8 GB4GB2GB1GB

Standard SDCFB 4 GB2GB1GB

Pro essional

UDMA

300x 8 GB4GB2GB

Platinum II 80x 2 GB1GB

512MB60x 4 GB

P ro e ss io na l 13 3x W A 8 GB4GB2GB1GB

80x Lt 2 GB512MB

SanDisk Lexar Media

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

D SC M- 11 00 0 1 G B

3K4-2 2 GB

3K4-4 4 GB

3K6 6 GB

Microdrive

Othercards havenotbeentested. Formoredetails on theabovecards, pleasecontactthemanu acturer.


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Nikon Digital SLR Camera D3 Speci ications

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Image area L M SFX ormat (36 x 24) 4,256 x 2,832 3,184 x 2,120 2,128 x 1,416

DX ormat (24 x 16) 2,784 x 1,848 2,080 x 1,384 1,392 x 9205:4 (30 x 24) 3,552 x 2,832 2,656 x 2,120 1,776 x 1,416

TypeType Single-lens refex digital cameraLens Mount Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contact sPicture Angle Equivalen t to angle produce d by lens ocal length (1.5 times when DX ormat is selecte d)

E ective PixelsE ecti ve Pixels 12.1 million

Image SensorImage Sensor CMOS sensor, 36.0 x 23.9 mm; Nikon FX ormatTotal Pixels 12.87 million

StorageImage Size (pixels)

File Format 1) NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compres sed, compres sed, or uncompr essed2) TIFF (RGB)3) JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with ne (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic

(approx. 1:16) compression ([Size priority]); [Optimal quality] compression available4) NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG ormats

Picture Control System Four setting options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome; each option can be adjustedStorage Media Compact Flash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA); Microdrive sDouble Slot Slot 2 can be used or overfo w or backup storage or or separate storage o NEF (RAW)

and JPEG imagesFile System Compliant with DCF 2.0, DPOF and Exi 2.21

View inderView nder SLR-type with xed eye-level pentaprismDiopter adjustmen t -3 to +1 m-1Eyepoint 18 mm (-1.0 m-1)Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screenFrame Coverage Approx. 100% (vertical/horizontal)Magnifcation Approx. 0.7x (50mm /1.4 lens at in nity; -1.0 m-1)

Refex Mirror Quick-return typeDepth-o - eld Preview When 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)Lens Aperture Instant-return type, with depth-o - eld preview button

LensCompatib le Lenses Re er to page 37.

ShutterType Electronically controlled vertical-travel ocal-plane shutterSpeed 1/8,000 to 30 s in steps o 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV; BulbFlash Sync Speed X = 1/250 s; fash synchroni zation at up to 1/250 s

ReleaseRelease Modes 1) Single- rame [S] mode, 2) Continuous Low-speed [CL] mode: 1-9 rames per second*,

3) Continuous High-speed [CH] mode: 9 ps (9-11 ps with DX ormat)*, 4) Live View [LV]mode, 5) Sel -timer [ ] mode, 6) Mirror-up [Mup] mode

*With Continuous-servo AF, S or M exposure mode, shutter speed 1/250 s or aster; other settings are setat De ault.

Sel -timer Electroni cally controlle d timer with duration o 2, 3, 10 or 20 s

ExposureMetering TTL ull-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor

Metering System 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPUlenses); Color Matrix Metering (non-CPU lenses i user provides lens data)

2) Center-Weighted: Weight o 75% given to 8-, 12-, 15- or 20-mm circle in center orame, or weighting based on average o entire rame

3) Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% o rame) centered on selected ocus point (oncenter ocus point when non-CPU lens is used)

Metering Range 1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or Center-Weighte d Metering), 2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot Metering) (ISO 100equivalent, /1.4 lens, at 20C/68F)

Exposure Meter Coupling Combin ed CPU a nd AIExposure Modes 1) Programmed Auto (P) with fexible program, 2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S), 3) Aperture-

Priority Auto (A), 4) Manual (M)Exposure Compensation 5 EV in incremen ts o 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EVExposure Lock Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonExposu re Bracketing Exposu re and/or fash bracketing (2 to 9 exposure s in increments o 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV)Sensitivit y ISO 200 to 6400 in steps o 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV; can be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 (ISO

100 equivalent) EV below ISO 200, or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 (ISO 12800 equivalent), or2 (ISO 25600 equivalent) EV over ISO 6400

Active D-Light ing Can be selected rom [High], [Normal, or [Low]

FocusAuto o cus TTL phase-d etectio n AF, 51 ocus points (15 cross-sens ors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3

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

Lens Servo 1) Auto o cus: Single-ser vo AF (S); Continuou s-servo AF (C); Focus Tracking automactivated according to subject status, 2) Manual ocus (M) with electronic range nde

Focus Point Single AF point can be selected rom 51 or 11 ocus pointsAF-Area Mode 1) Single-point AF, 2) Dynamic-area AF [number o AF points: 9, 21, 51, 51(3D-Tra

3) Auto-area AFFocus Lock Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button or by pressing shutter-release bu

hal way (Single-point AF in AF-S)

FlashFlash Control 1) TTL fash control with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced ll-fash and stan

i-TTL ll-fash available with SB-800, 600 or 4 002) Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-800 and CPU lens3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-800, 28, 27 or 22s4) Range-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-800

Flash Sync Modes 1) Front-curtain sync (normal), 2) Slow sync, 3) Rear-curtain sync, 4) Red-eye redu5) Red-eye reduction with slow sync

Flash-ready Indicator Lights when Speedlight such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, 50DX is ully charged; blinks a ter fash is red at ull output

Accessory Shoe Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with sa ety lockSync Terminal ISO 519 standar d terminalNikon Creative Lighting With Speedlights such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-R200, SU-8 00 (commander only),System supports Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color In orm

Communication, modeling fash and FV lock

White BalanceWhite Balance Auto (TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor);

Seven manual modes can be preset with ne-tuning; color temperature setting; whitebalance bracketing: 2 to 9 exposures in increments o 1, 2 or 3

Live ViewModes Handheld mode: TTL phase-detection AF with 51 ocus areas (15 cross-type sensors)

Tripod mode: Contrast-detect AF on a desired point within a speci c area

MonitorLCD Monitor 3-in., approx. 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide-viewing-angle, 100% rame cov

low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment

PlaybackPlayback Function Full- rame and thumbna il (4 or 9 images) playback with playback zoom, slide

histogram display, highlight display, auto image rotation, image comment (up to 3characters), and voice memo input and playback

Inter aceUSB Hi-Speed USBVideo Output NTSC or PAL; simultane ous playba ck rom both the video output and on the LCD m

availableHDMI Output Type A connector is provided as HDMI output terminal; simultaneous playback rom

the HDMI output terminal and on the LCD monitor not available10-pin Terminal 1) GPS: NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01 and 3.01) inter ace standard supported with 9-pin D

cable and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional)2) Remote control: via 10-pin terminal

Supported LanguagesSupported Languages Chinese (Simpli ied and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, I

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

Power SourceBattery One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EL4, Quick Charger MH-22/MH-21AC Adapter AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)

Tripod SocketTripod Socket 1/4 in. (ISO 1222)

Dimensions/WeightDimensions (W x H x D) Approx . 159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm (6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in.)Weight Approx . 1,240 g (2.7 lb.) withou t batte ry, memory card, body cap or accessor y shoe cov

Operating EnvironmentTemperature 0-40C/32-104FHumidity Under 85% (no condensation)

AccessoriesSupplied Accessories* Rechargeable Li-ion Batter y EN-EL4a, Quick Charger MH-22, USB Cable UC-E4

Video Cable EG-D2, Camera Strap AN-D3, Body Cap BF-1A, Accessory Shoe CoverEyepiece DK-17, Battery Chamber Cover BL-4, USB Cable Clip, So tware Suite CD-RO

*Supplied accessories may di er depending on country or areaMain Optional Wireless Transmitte r WT-4/4A, Magni yin g Eyepiece DK-17M, AC Adapte r EH-6, CaAccessories NX So tware, Camera Control Pro 2 So tware, Image Authentication So tware

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