Nikon D3X DSLR Camera Features & Technical Specs

DIGITAL MASTERPIECE

Flagship 24.5-megapixel FX-format D-SLR—meticulously engineered for professionals whose work demands extreme resolution, file size and image fidelity

Estimated Retail Price	$7,999.95
Lens Mount	Nikon F bayonet mount
Picture Angle	Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length (1/5 times when DX format is selected)
Effective Pixels	24.5 million
Sensor Size	35.9 x 24.0mm
Image Sensor Format	FX
Image Sensor Type	CMOS
Dust-Off Reference Photo	Yes
Storage Media	CompactFlash© (CF) (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA) MicroDrive©
Card Slot	2 CompactFlash© (CF) cards
File System	Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)
Viewfinder	SLR-type with Fixed Eye-Level Pentaprism
Viewfinder Frame Coverage	100 % Approx.
Reflex Mirror	Quick-return type
Lens Aperture	Instant-return type with depth-of-field preview button
Depth-of-field Control	Yes
Compatible Lenses	AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All Functions Supported Except 3D Color Matrix Metering II AI-P NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except Autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II DX AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported Except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) Image Size Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster; Color Matrix Metering and Aperture Value Display Supported if User Provides Lens Data Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All Functions Supported
Shutter type	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000 sec.1/3 1/2 1
Slowest Shutter Speed	30 sec.1/3 1/2 1
Flash Sync Speed	Up to 1/250 sec.
Bulb Shutter Setting	Yes
Shutter Release Modes	Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-4 frames per second Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 5 frames per second Live View [LV] mode Mirror-up [Mup] mode Self-timer mode Single-frame [S] mode
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution	5 frames per second
Self-timer	2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
Exposure Metering System	Spot AF Spot meter centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV in increments of 1/3 1/2 1
Exposure Bracketing	2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Exposure Lock	Yes Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Mirror Lock Up	Yes
ISO Sensitivity	ISO 100 - 1600 Lo-1 (ISO 50) Hi-1 (ISO 3200) Hi-2 (ISO 6400)
Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options	Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV  Hi-1 (ISO-3200 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV  Hi-2, (ISO-6400 equivalent), 1 EV
Long Exposure Noise Reduction	Yes
High ISO Noise Reduction	Low Normal High Off
Single-point AF Mode	Yes
Autofocus System	51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) AF fine adjustment possible Autofocus TTL phase detection Detection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F) Focal-plane contrast [in LiveView (Tripod) mode] Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module
Flash Bracketing	2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
X-Sync Speed	1/250
Top FP High Speed Sync	Up to 1/8000
Flash Control	i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)	CLS Supported
White Balance Bracketing	2 to 9 exposures
Live View Shooting	Handheld mode Tripod mode
Monitor Size	3.0 in. diagonal
Monitor Resolution	921,000 Dots
Monitor Type	Super Density Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD
Interface	10-pin Terminal HDMI Hi-speed USB NTSC PAL
Save/Load Camera settings	Yes
Total custom Settings	44
Battery / Batteries	EN-EL4 Lithium-ion Battery EN-EL4a Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life (shots per charge)	4,400 shots (CIPA)
AC Adapter	EH-6 AC Adapter
Tripod Socket	1/4 inch 20
Approx. Dimensions	Width 6.3 in. (159.5mm)  Height 6.2 in. (157mm)  Depth 3.4 in. (87.5mm)
Approx. Weight	43.0 oz. (1,220g) camera body only
Supplied Accessories	·         Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a ·         Quick Charger MH-22 ·         USB Cable UC-E4 ·         Audio Video Cable EG-D2 ·         Camera Strap AN-D3X ·         Body Cap BF-1A ·         Accessory Shoe Cover BS-2 ·         Eyepiece DK-17 ·         Battery Chamber Cover BL-4 ·         USB Cable Clip ·           ·         Software Suite CD-ROM