The Nikon D3 DSLR is the long awaited addition to the Nikon DSLR range – Nikon’s first full frame image sensor.
The Nikon D3 features the new full frame ‘FX’ image sensor with an area of 36 x 23.9mm. It has a resolution of 12 megapixels.
Existing Nikon lenses will work on the Nikon D3 in DX Crop mode (at reduced resolution of 5.1 megapixels). Maximum shooting speed is 9 frames per second (at full resolution) – although it can be boosted to 10 fps in DX Crop mode or even 11 fps with some adjustments and limitations to auto focus.
The ISO range is a staggering 100 to 25,600 thanks to a new processor called Expeed. It has an ISO range of up to 6400.
The D3 has a 3.0 inch LCD with Live View (920,000 pixels).
The Nikon D3 will have a retail price of $4999.95.
The feature list goes on and if you’re interested in learning more see Nikon’s announcement below. Continue reading →